Port Stephens News Of The Area 2 February 2023

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Raymond Terrace’s Brooke Roach named Citizen of the Year

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“He’s passionate about sports and volunteers his time as both president and co-coach for the Magpies Rugby Club and works with many community organisations to introduce sport to people’s lives.

“On top of this, he advocates for better access to services for Aboriginal people across our whole community, and continues to inspire and be a community role model,” he added.

The other award winners were:

Freeman of Port StephensDarrell Dawson

Young Citizen of the YearEmma Newcombe

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q The Robyn Yvette Dancers at the Fly Point Australia Day celebrations. Photo: Henk Tobbe.

q The crowds at the Fly Point Australia Day celebrations. Photo: Henk Tobbe.

q Royal Australian Air Force aircraft conducted a flypast in support of Australia day celebrations. Photo: Matt Spillard.

Port Stephens MedalHeather Buckingham

Port Stephens MedalRobert Bull

Environmental AwardCasey Freeman

Sportsperson of the YearJodi Cassar

Cultural EndeavourGabrielle Carrick

On a day filled with both celebration and sorrow, the

region’s celebrations aimed to respect First Nations people, who contributed to the cultural offerings at the events scattered across the region.

Celebrations across the region included a variety of activities from pony rides and dance demonstrations to RAAF flypasts.

The day also included the

official welcoming of new Australian citizens.

Deputy Mayor Giacomo Arnott told News Of The Area, “It was great to join Councillors and Member

for Port Stephens Kate Washington at Australia Day events across Port Stephens, where we welcomed 80 new citizens and announced our Australia Day award winners.

“I want to make special mention of two recipients from Raymond Terrace - our Citizen of the Year Brooke Roach who has, year after year, been an extremely important part of our community and has uplifted so many young Aboriginal people and made their lives better.

“And Emma Newcombe, our Young Citizen of the Year, has made her mark in our community through her hard work at Alesco.

“Emma is definitely a young person worth keeping an eye on because she has a bright future.

“Thank you to the thousands of people across Port Stephens who joined Kate Washington and I on the day,” he said.

Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson told News Of The Area, “I was so proud to be a part of the Australia Day Celebrations at both Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay this year.

“We had record crowds turn out at both events, and a record number of new citizens, with 80 people from many different nationalities becoming Australian citizens.

“The other highlight of the day was seeing some very worthy people be awarded for outstanding community work via Port Stephens councils annual Australia Day awards.

“All in all it certainly was great to see family and friends enjoying time together.

“I also want to shout out a huge thanks to all of the volunteers and organisers who ensured that both the Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay Australia Day events were a great success “

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q Deputy Mayor Cr Giacamo Arnott, Brooke Roach (Citizen of the Year), Emma Newcombe (Young Citizen of the Year), Casey Freeman and her daughters (Environmental Award), Heather Buckingham (Port Stephens Medal), Robert Bull (Port Stephens Medal), Darrell Dawson (Freeman of Port Stephens), Mayor Ryan Palmer, Jodi Cassar (Sportsperson of the Year) and Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington.

q The RAAF aircraft in full flight.

Photo: Matt Spillard.

q The RAAF flypast.

Photo: Matt Spillard.

Fighter Jet training at Salt Ash Air Weapons Range

RAAF Base Williamtown Hawk Lead-In Fighter aircraft will return to the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range (SAAWR) to conduct training for fighter jet aircrew from Monday 30 January to Friday 24 February 2023.

Operations are scheduled for Monday to Thursday between 9:00am to 5:00pm and Fridays 9:00am to 3:00pm.

PC-21 aircraft also operate intermittently on the range in support of Number 4 Squadron combat control and joint terminal attack training.

4 Squadron has programmed training from

31 January to 2 February.

Training will run up to 10:30pm to achieve essential night time objectives.

There is currently no programmed training scheduled for F-35A Lightning II aircraft on SAAWR.

Commander Air Combat Group, Air Commodore Peter Robinson, said residents living in East Medowie, Salt Ash and Lemon Tree Passage should expect the range to be used consistently throughout this period.

“Aircrew actively minimise the use of the range and once proficiency has been attained, they move onto the next stage of their course,” Air Commodore Robinson said.

“Air Force has a

responsibility to ensure personnel are ready and able to deploy at short notice and this involves necessary air to ground training that is employed at SAAWR.”

Every effort will be made to minimise any inconvenience to residents during SAAWR training and advised the range schedule could change at short notice due to weather or operational considerations.

Members of the community seeking further information are invited to call 1800 033 200, or refer to https://www.airforce. gov.au/operations/flyingoperations or https:// aircraftnoisemap.airforce. gov.au/assets/site. html?806#base/1.

Photo: Craig Barrett.

Endangered turtle rescued after ingesting five fishing hooks

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and collected by Sea Shelter, the turtle was transferred to Taronga Wildlife Hospital specialists for further treatment.

X-rays of the turtle clearly show the ingested hooks.

Since being nursed by the hospital team, only one hook remains, and the team is hopeful that the turtle will make a full recovery.

Taronga Wildlife Hospital currently has three endangered Green Turtles in its care, and recently released several turtles back into the pristine waters of Port Stephens.

Another Green Turtle was admitted to the hospital in May, when it was only a hatchling, with a stomach full of plastics.

Six months later, it is on the road to recovery but still needs ongoing care.

“Many of the native animals that we care for at our Wildlife Hospitals have been injured after ingesting or becoming entangled in items that people have left behind,” Taronga Wildlife Hospital Sydney Senior Veterinarian Larry Vogelnest

said.

“We frequently receive turtles that have been washed up along the shore or found floating in the ocean unable to dive, due to a buildup of gas in the stomach from plastic consumption.

“Marine turtles will often mistake plastic bags for jellyfish, and sadly, many of them are not able to recover from their injuries,” Larry explained.

It’s not just marine animals that are impacted by plastic and marine debris however.

The hospital recently cared for a Tawny Frogmouth after it became entangled in discarded fishing line in Mosman and a Magpie Lark that was trying to build a nest out of fishing line but kept becoming entangled in it.

NSW Minister for

Environment James Griffin said while many of us are looking forward to enjoying some time in nature this weekend and making the most of summer by camping, fishing, hiking or relaxing on the beach, it’s important to make sure no rubbish is left behind.

“We all need to do our part to ensure we respect and protect our unique wildlife.

“Everyone can help by minimising the impact of plastic on the environment and simply making sure

you’re taking all rubbish with you – especially discarded fishing hooks and fishing line, which we know can be deadly for our marine life,” Mr Griffin said.

Every year, 1500 animals are admitted to Taronga Wildlife Hospitals, and Taronga is the largest contributor to veterinary services in wildlife treatment and rehabilitation in NSW.

Taronga is committed to increasing its capacity to assist wildlife in need, with Australia’s unique animals facing more challenges

than ever before including bushfires, floods and habitat destruction.

The new Taronga Wildlife Hospital in Sydney – set to open in 2025 – will increase the hospital’s capacity to hold and care for injured wildlife including turtles, koalas and platypus and other native animals by 400 percent.

The project is a joint philanthropic project between Taronga and the NSW State Government, with the Government matching philanthropic donations to Taronga up to $40 million.

q An X-ray of the turtle showing the ingested fishing hooks.

q A turtle released recently post-rehabilitation. The turtle had its front flipper amputated after a fishing line entanglement at Nelson Bay. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Lightning strike fire on Bulls Island

By Marian SAMPSON

MARINE Rescue Lemon

Tree Passage Base received

a phone call last weekend

about a fire on Bulls Island at Lemon Tree Passage.

The Rural Fire Service (RFS) was notified and activated, with support from a Marine Rescue boat crew on LT30.

Mick Chubb, Marine

Rescue Lemon Tree Passage told News Of The Area, “Our crew on LT30 met the crew from Tilligerry Rural Fire Brigade at our berth and conveyed them by our vessel to the eastern side of Bulls Island.

“A short time later the Soldiers Point Rural Fire Brigade Fire Boat arrived on scene and after a short briefing, took the Rural Fire Service crew and landed them on the Island, whilst the Fire Boat attacked the fire from the water side by use of a water cannon.”

The crew on LT30 was on standby to assist fighting the fire if required and to assist in towing the Fire Boat off the Island back into deep water when required.

“The fire was located in a tree which appeared to have been hit by lightning on Thursday night.”

The fire was quickly extinguished by the Rural Fire Service and the fire boat towed back to deeper water, allowing its crew to return to Soldiers Point.

The Tilligerry Rural Fire Service were taken on board LT30 and returned back to Lemon Tree Passage.

Ampcontrol collaborates in wound care solution

By Marian SAMPSON

TOMAGO based Ampcontrol is collaborating with the Whiteley Corporation, the University of Newcastle and Western Sydney University in a grant funded Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Program funding innovation in chronic wound care.

The Minister for Industry and Science, the Hon Ed Husic MP, has announced $44 million in grants for Australian companies to support nineteen collaborative research projects.

The grant funds industry-lead medical research collaboration to

Changed traffic conditions on Nelson Bay Road at Salt Ash

MOTORISTS are advised of changed traffic conditions from this week on Nelson Bay Road at Salt Ash to progress the upgrade from Williamtown to Bobs Farm.

A portion of the westbound carriageway on Nelson Bay Road will be closed at Bobs Farm and motorists will be moved onto the eastbound carriageway, with one lane of traffic in each direction.

These changed traffic conditions will be in place for up to three months.

Lane closures, traffic control and a 40km/h reduced speed limit will be in place during the night work and may affect travel

times.

Short term stops may be required at times.

Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time, drive to the conditions, and follow the directions of signs and traffic control.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

For the latest traffic updates download the Live Traffic NSW app, visit livetraffic.com or call 132 701.

solve chronic wound issues.

Cooperative Research Centres Projects support companies working to commercialise cutting-edge ideas in collaboration with researchers and innovators.

Effective management of chronic wounds requires a combination of treatments that include wound debridement, an anti-biofilm treatment, wound mapping, and a deeper tissue perception of bacterial engagement beyond the wound surface, which cannot typically be seen.

This project brings together a collaborative team made up of Whiteley Corporation, ResTech - a

joint venture between Ampcontrol and the University of Newcastle - and Western Sydney University to create a singular approach to wound care.

"This work will be of major medical impact worldwide,” said Associate Professor Greg Whiteley, Executive Chairman of Whiteley Corporation.

“Chronic wounds start with a minor skin injury that doesn't heal but progresses to a problem costing $3.5 billion in Australia alone," said Associate Professor Whiteley.

Ampcontrol Managing Director and CEO Rod Henderson said, “The funding enables industry innovators, researchers, students, and end-users to work together to deliver real

outcomes for our community and economy.”

The CRC-P grants are awarded through a competitive, meritbased selection process, assessed by an independent committee of industry experts.

The CRC-P grants support industry-led research projects, offering matched funding of between $100,000 and $3 million.

Grants are for a period of up to three years.

Professor Slade Jensen, from the Western Sydney University's School of Medicine and the Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research (IIAMR), said, "Once established, mature biofilms become recalcitrant to standard therapeutics.

“However, bacteria

within biofilms are not visible to the naked eye.

“This project provides a rationale for the use of novel strategies to affect microbial biofilms and wound healing directly and indirectly.”

Professor Zee Upton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation for the University of Newcastle, said, "Our researchers are renowned for finding new ways to help people live better, healthier lives; we also have a strong track record of working with industry partners to turn innovative ideas into realworld solutions.”

The strength of industry partnership collaboration was evident at the height of the COVID pandemic when, working with clinicians at John Hunter Hospital,

ResTech and Ampcontrol designed and built a fully functional emergency ventilator prototype for NSW Health in less than eighteen days.

Following clinical trials, the NSW Government selected the prototype to move into pre-production, which Ampcontrol rapidly manufactured in the Hunter region.

"We have shown what can be achieved here in Australia when strong partnerships exist between government, university, and industry.

“We have proven strength in local manufacturing capability and a highly skilled workforce ready for the next generation of product innovation,” said Mr Henderson.

q The crew gearing up to make sure the RFS were supported while fighting the fire on Bulls Island.

Tilligerry family surprised by koala visitor in the kitchen

By Geoff WALKER

TILLIGERRY’S Dee Vangement

and her family were woken by their dog barking in the early hours of the morning recently.

The home had been broken into before, so the family suspected home invaders.

When they turned the lights on, however, in their kitchen was a koala!

So how did Dee cope with the uninvited intruder?

“We rang the koala rescue people and they were there within fifteen minutes.

“The koala, which we named 'Jason', was relocated to a nearby tree,” Dee said.

“I've seen as many as ten koalas in the Admiralty Ave –Caswell Crescent circuit on my way home.

“I really don't know if it's ten different animals, or 'Jason'

on ten different occasions,” she added.

But why would a koala seek out a house to enter?

This was the question that baffled Dee, her family and locals.

A day or so later, the penny dropped.

“I was going to mop the floor so I put a splash of eucalyptus disinfectant in the bucket.

“I then put the concentrate on the bench but it fell over, leaving a pool of liquid on the surface,” she said.

“There was no way that I was going to waste it so I grabbed a wiping cloth and cleaned every surface in the house.

“I then put the wet cloth in the kitchen bin.

“The koala was beside this when we found him,” she

stated.

“This is why the koala, smelling the scent, waddled up the back steps, and pushed his way through the fly strips at the back door looking for some tasty leaves,” she concluded.

With a sea breeze blowing, the koala was probably down wind in the forested area and followed his nose.

Koala sightings are becoming rare on the Tilligerry Peninsula with two of the most visible of the area’s koalas dying over the last year or so.

'Heather', an older koala, could be seen in the lower branches of trees in the 'Habitat', while another favoured the gum trees in Henderson Park at Lemon Tree Passage.

Years ago, one waddled into the newsagency in Lemon Tree.

It took up station on a

corner greeting card stand.

The stand had two large mirrors behind it and the koala became confused when it saw two reflections of itself.

The owner ushered the

furry little fella out with a broom.

There were other reports of koalas being marooned on channel markers when the tide came in.

One even climbed the steel goal posts at Mallabula's Vince Woodman Oval during a training sesson.

A blessing in disguise for the remnant population came when a 'cool' winter bushfire worked its way into town a few years back.

With little canopy scorch, the two best natural koala areas were saved.

They are now sprouting fresh green leaves that koalas love. These forests are located between the golf club and the Oyster Cove turnoff and in the foreshore strip between Tanilba Bay and Oyster Cove. Koala expert and lifetime forester Vic Jerskis believes that the koala population is about to explode.

He states that the great bushfires of recent times have seen eucalypts sprout with vast quantities of fresh foliage and koalas are moving into them to browse and breed.

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q A koala snapped on the reporter’s front verandah.

International Women’s Day scholarships now open

PORT Stephens Council’s International Women’s Day scholarship program is now open, with three $1,000 scholarships up for grabs to help women achieve their goals.

For the last five years, the scholarship program has supported local women and the valuable

contribution they make to our community across a range of fields, including arts, culture, environment, business, community, health and sport.

East Ward Councillor Leah Anderson says Council is proud to support International Women’s Day and encourages all women

aged sixteen years and over to apply for one of the 2023 scholarships to help them achieve their important goals.

“International Women’s Day is a chance for us to join voices with people around the globe to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements

of women, to raise awareness about bias and to take action for equality,” Cr Anderson said.

“Right here in our own backyard, there are women doing incredible things within our community that help to make Port Stephens an inclusive and supportive place to live.

“These scholarships are a great way for women in Port Stephens to invest further into their knowledge, skill or experience in a field of their interest – whether that’s achieving a personal goal, or one that contributes to the wider community.

“It’s fantastic that Council has been able to offer these scholarships over the last five years, and continue to acknowledge

some of the amazing women of Port Stephens and support their aspirations.

“I encourage all women who have an idea, and who need a little financial support to get it off the ground, to apply for one of these scholarships” she added.

Nominations close Monday 13 February 2023, with the awardees to be announced 8 March 2023 at the International Women’s Day lunch.

For more information and to apply, visit pscouncil. info/iwd-scholarship.

Back to School vouchers to relieve financial strain

to School NSW Vouchers program provides three $50 vouchers, totaling $150 for each eligible student.

carers of school enrolled children to use towards sport and active recreation costs each year.

By Jewell DRURY

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has released welcome financial relief for parents with children returning to school in the form of vouchers.

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The vouchers can be used towards the cost of school uniforms, shoes, bags, technology, textbooks and other eligible expenses at registered businesses.

The NSW Government is also helping kids get active with the Active Kids program.

The Active Kids program provides a $100 voucher for parents, guardians and

The current voucher, released on 1 January 2023, is valid until Friday 30 June 2023.

To use the voucher, find a registered activity provider and present your voucher when you sign.

If you’re a parent, carer or guardian, the student will be eligible if they are a NSW resident aged between 4.5 and 18 years,

are enrolled in school (from Kindergarten to Year 12, including those who are home-schooled or enrolled in secondary school education at TAFE NSW) and are a current Medicare card holder.

You can apply for a voucher for each eligible student. You can use the voucher for registration, participation or membership costs with an approved Active Kids provider.

The NSW Government is also helping kids get creative with the new Creative Kids program.

From 1 January 2023, parents, guardians and carers can apply for a $100 voucher for each schoolenrolled child aged 4.5 to 18 years.

The voucher may be used with a registered activity provider for registration, participation and tuition costs for a range of creative activities, including arts, drama,

dance, digital design, coding and music lessons.

Parents, guardians and carers of children aged three to six years who are not enrolled in school, can apply for a $100 voucher towards the cost of swimming lessons.

The voucher can be used for a structured swimming lesson program with an approved First Lap provider.

The voucher is valid until 30 June 2023.

$250 for Seniors Travel

By Marian SAMPSON

WITH the cost of living rising fast, seniors living in regional areas can enjoy a $250 boost from the NSW Government.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said applications for the latest round of the program are now open and encouraged eligible seniors to cash in on the initiative.

“We know how much seniors value this card – it can mean the difference between an extra few trips to visit grandkids, the ease

of seeing friends locally or just getting to the shops or attending medical appointments,” Mr Toole said.

The $250 pre-paid Visa card can be used on fuel, taxis, electric charging stations and pre-booked NSW TrainLink regional trains and coaches.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Sam Farraway said, “I really encourage all eligible seniors to get their applications in and save themselves $250 on travel costs for this year.”

Celebrating the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival in Port Stephens

A DIVERSE program of events ensures Port Stephens seniors have lots to celebrate during this year’s NSW Seniors Festival.

The theme of Seniors Festival 2023 is Celebrate Together, encouraging local seniors to get together, enjoy social connection and celebrate the invaluable contribution they make to the Port Stephens community.

From art classes and yoga to workshops and a special

lunchtime concert, there’s something for everyone during the 2023 Seniors Festival Port Stephens.

The highlight of the 2023 program is the First National Seniors Concert, featuring a special two course lunch and local singer Drury performing his ‘All The Way – The Sinatra Songbook’.

First National Principal Rebecca Dean says that the First National Port Stephens team is honoured to sponsor

the 2023 Seniors Concert, to be held at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club.

“When we heard about this event, we knew we had to get behind it,” Mrs Dean said.

“Giving back to the community is very important to us, and we hope that everyone who gets involved has a fantastic week, with lots of great businesses offering advice, classes and events,” she added.

Mayor Ryan Palmer said the Seniors Festival is a great chance for locals to come together with friends,

or make new connections.

“We know how important social connection is for not only our mental health, but our emotional and physical health too. Our annual Seniors Festival is a great opportunity to get together, celebrate the wisdom and experience that comes with age, and meet new people,” Mr Palmer said.

NSW Seniors Festival runs from 1 to 12 February.

To see the full list of events happening across Port Stephens, visit pscouncil. info/SeniorsFestival2023

Combined Probus Club Of Medowie highlights wellness for older people

By Marian SAMPSON

WELLNESS is something we are all striving towards and as we age sometimes it becomes harder to reach.

Our everyday activities like walking and even playing golf can be hindered by conditions like arthritis and reduced mobility.

The Combined Probus Club of Medowie had a presentation on the Wellness Centre recently.

Kevin Tomlinson, Publicity Officer, Combined Probus Club of Medowie, told News Of The Area, “The presenters Shane and Sloane provided a tremendous overview of the services available from Integrated Living Wellness Centre.

“The presentation was particularly relevant considering that it is

intended for older people looking to remain active and need exercise.

“Shane also spoke about the Government assistance and provision of IPads so that older people can learn about modern technology and also to use Zoom to communicate with other people.

“Sloane spoke about the provision of classes designed specifically for older exercisers.”

There are quite a number of activities, but not confined to the following; walking groups, chair yoga, art therapy and nutritional programs.

The group was also advised about the Port Stephens Day Activity Centre, where there are game days, craft and outings, which Sloane explained and spoke about

the opportunity to increase friendships along with opportunity with Probus.

“The members were thoroughly entertained and questions flowed with members also able to talk to the presenters afterwards

while enjoying morning tea,” he said.

Medowie Probus meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10.00 am at the Medowie Community Centre on Ferodale Road, Medowie.

Everyone is welcome, and the meetings are a great opportunity to find out about the groups upcoming activities and Guest Speakers.

Probus has a mantra of ‘Fun, Fellowship and

Friendship’ and is intended to provide the social aspects for retired or semi-retired people.

Further information can be obtained by emailing medowieprobus@gmail. com.

q Members of the Combined Probus Club Of Medowie enjoying a meal together.

Students return to school across Port Stephens

By Jewell Drury

THIS week saw children in Port Stephens and across NSW return to school.

There will be some children who are excited to return and others who have really enjoyed the time at home on holidays.

Some parents will be relieved that they will have time to themselves and others will miss the busyness of having everyone home.

Over the coming weeks, News Of The Area will highlight each of our local schools.

This week the school in focus is the Port Stephens

campus of St Philip's Christian College, birthed in 1995.

Mr Chris Walkling was the Founding Principal of the College and was appointed in 1995 with the school starting under his leadership with only 41 students.

Many of those original students are now parents themselves and the school now sees the second generation from the same family, now attending St Philip’s.

Corlette resident Kayla Watson was one of the original founding students of the school in 1995 and spoke to News Of The Area earlier this week.

You may recognise Kayla as the wife of the Port Stephens One Nation Candidate, Mark Watson.

“My husband Mark and I chose St Philip’s for our daughter Kora as the ethos of the school aligns with our Christian beliefs and values, offering the best opportunities and education, we believe, for our daughter,” Ms Watson shared.

“St Philip’s has a caring and nurturing environment with supportive teachers and great leadership,” Ms Watson continued.

This is the third year that Kayla has volunteered her time to the school community

through the parent, teacher fellowship, known as the PTF.

Ms Watson spent the first year as the Vice President and this will be her third year now as President of the PTF.

“As President of the PTF, I would like to continue to build the school community and help connect new families and establish new relationships,” Kayla said.

“I encourage parents to come and be a part of our wonderful school community,” Ms Watson continued.

News Of The Area wishes all students returning to school and their parents all the best for the year ahead.

NSW Labor announce $400 million ‘Education Future Fund’ and tutoring program

NSW LABOR has committed to the creation of a $400 million ‘Education Future Fund’, and a permanent Literacy and Numeracy tutoring program, if elected after the March state election.

Labor said the fund would ‘end the historic

underfunding of public schools’, deliver improved student outcomes and end chronic teacher shortages.

The Education Future Fund, will be used to make investments in more teachers, school counsellors and to establish a permanent literacy

and numeracy tutoring program that will use highly trained teachers to provide intensive support to the children who need help the most.

As part of the plan, a targeted Literacy and Numeracy tutoring program

will be launched on 1 July 2023.

The program will operate in both primary and high schools, with a particular focus on this year’s Year 10 grade.

NSW Labor Leader Chris Minns said, “My father was a

primary school teacher for 45 years.

“He is really passionate about the vocation and about teaching the next generation of kids.

“Everywhere I go I hear of children falling behind at school, due to cancelled classes and falling outcomes.

“Under Labor, schools will be fully funded, we’ll have more teachers in classrooms, kids off their devices and focusing on their learning.

“I’m determined to end the war on teachers and attract and keep them.

“Our future depends on it.”

Teachers Federation slams Perrottet’s plans for teacher recruitment

IN A NEW policy announced by Premier Dominic Perrottet, teachers in NSW will soon be able to enter the classroom after completing a one-year postgraduate course.

Mr Perrottet said this new policy will continue the NSW Government’s push to modernise education and make a teaching career a reality sooner for people already working.

“People at all stages of their lives have the potential to be great teachers, for those who already have an undergraduate degree we want a more streamlined approach for them to start a teaching career,” Mr Perrottet said.

“Teaching is a profession to aspire to and I don’t want a single person who is considering starting this fantastic career to be deterred by an unnecessary additional year in their training.”

Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said the current two-year Masters degree requirement has been shown to act as a disincentive for aspiring

teachers, particularly midcareer professionals, and didn’t have a clear enough impact on student outcomes.

“A major barrier for people who already have an undergraduate degree and want to become a teacher is the length of time required to retrain,” Ms Mitchell said.

“Providing a new oneyear Masters pathway will enable more mid-career professionals with existing qualifications and experience to bring these to bear in our classrooms.

“This decision is backed by strong research which shows that the best way for teachers to hit the ground running is to spend more time in schools.”

Under a NSW Liberal and Nationals Government, those with an undergraduate degree would be able to complete a one-year full time postgraduate degree in order to become a secondary school teacher from 2024, with streamlined postgraduate pathways for primary school teachers to be available by 2026.

NSW Teachers Federation

president Angelo Gavrielatos said the announcement of a cut from two years to one year for postgraduate degrees was the latest in a succession of damaging and inconsistent policies that ignore the real causes of teacher shortages.

“The way to stop teacher shortages and creating a sustainable supply of teachers is to address the fundamental problems which are turning people off teaching –unsustainable workloads, uncompetitive salaries and insecure work,” Mr Gavrielatos said.

“There were 3,300 vacant permanent positions in schools in November and this is a crisis the government is incapable of fixing.

“The Federal Government’s Quality Initial Teacher Education Review found that substantially increasing the pay of beginning and senior teachers was the number one way to get more mid-career people into teaching and was far more attractive than a condensed one year qualification.

“After a decade of saying

the most important factor in education is the quality of teaching, this government now thinks lowering standards and cutting qualifications is the way to stop teacher shortages.

“Teaching has never been a more challenging profession.

“People entering the profession need high levels of skills and training to meet the complex needs of their

students and that is why all governments agreed to shift to a two year postgraduate qualification.

“Instead of recognising the difficulty and complexity of teaching, Mr Perrottet announced unqualified teachers will be brought in via Teach for Australia and now he wants to cut the qualifications for new postgraduate students.

“This is at the same time the government is spending

millions on a mid-career entry program that requires participants to complete a two year masters before they enter the classroom.

“International research shows that underqualified teachers have far higher attrition rates than those that enter through traditional pathways.

“We know that more than half of TFA graduates are gone within three years of completing the program.”

Free menstrual hygiene products for NSW students

STUDENTS at public schools across NSW will return to school in 2023 with access to free menstrual hygiene products.

More than 4600 dispensers have been installed in public schools across the state to support young women overcome barriers in accessing menstrual hygiene products.

Minister for Education

and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell celebrated the rollout of this program by the Liberal and Nationals in Government for the start of the 2023 school year.

“Getting your period should not be a barrier to education.

“We have installed 4600 sanitary product dispensers in NSW schools to ensure students can participate in all aspects of school life,” Ms Mitchell said.

“I want our young women to feel comfortable in knowing they have access to free sanitary products when they need, in their school.

“Evidence shows that providing sanitary items has a very positive impact on educational engagement and attainment, so we know this program is going to make a huge difference for our students’ education.”

q Kayla Watson was one of the founding students of St Philip's Christian College in 1995 and her daughter, Kora, continues the family tradition. Photo: Jewell Drury.

Calls for Elvis in the Bay

THE 30th Anniversary of the Parkes Elvis Festival was held recently with calls from local Elvis fans for Port Stephens to host an Elvis Festival.

Nelson Bay resident Cherie Howard Vins attended Parkes for the Elvis extravaganza and would love to see the same happen here.

The Elvis Festival is a five

day festivity with the sounds of Elvis permeating the air on every street corner.

Unlike anything you will ever experience, lovers of Elvis and his music travel from across Australia for the magical event.

There are dozens of venues which provide free concerts with an array of Elvis

tribute artists performing.

Headlining ticketed Elvis Tribute artists included headlining act Dean Z and Victor Trevino Jr from the USA.

Parkes closes off the main street of the city with various stages where the tribute artists performed.

“I got there on the Tuesday and had a look around and the

first thing you notice as you walk down the main street was how many shops got into the theme,” Cherie Howard Vins told News Of The Area.

“There was also Elvis music playing in the streets through speakers and also buskers, the locals were so friendly,” Ms Howard Vins said.

Tilligerry CWA return with big plans for 2023

By Marian SAMPSON

THE active Tilligerry branch of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) have held their first event of the year, with much more planned for 2023.

Tilligerry CWA’s Lyn Chamberlain told News Of The

Area, “The event consisted of a get together at a members house for a delicious cooked brekkie.

“Our meetings start back at the Uniting Church Hall on Thursday 2 February at 9.30am.”

The branch’s upcoming craft day is on 9 February.

In the past, for some the word CWA may have conjured up an image of women cooking jam and scones.

Today, the reality is very different.

Being a member of the CWA is about far more than cooking and members can make a very real difference

in their own community and around the world.

Award winning cakes and scones are still on the menu, but the CWA also actively works in the mental health space, and even supports the supply of clean drinking water to women elsewhere in the world.

If anyone would like more information they can contact Lyn on 0425387015.

“You could buy 50s and 60s dresses and there were so many people dressed up, getting into the spirit of the festival.

“Entire families dressed up with Mum, Dad and children dressed as Elvis or Priscilla.”

The entire town was immersed in the life and times of Elvis and the atmosphere was absolutely electric.

The Parkes Elvis Festival

also offered the chance for couples to renew their wedding vows, a gospel service on Sunday, rock and roll dancing, swing dancing and line dancing with hairdressers available for the ladies to turn their locks into 50/60s hairstyles.

If you would like to see an annual Elvis festival here in Port Stephens, let News Of The Area know at media@ newsofthearea.com.au.

Top baby names revealed for 2022

CHARLOTTE looks set to be the most popular girls’ name in NSW in 2022 while Oliver is the number one boys’ name for the eighth year running.

Attorney General Mark Speakman and Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello revealed the current top 10 NSW baby names for 2022, as recorded by the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

“Welcoming a baby into the family is a joyous time for parents and selecting a name is one of the most important decisions they’ll make.

“It’s always interesting to see which names are the most popular each year,” Mr Speakman said.

“After finishing third in 2021, Charlotte is well placed to finish top of the charts joining Oliver who has been the number one baby boys’ name in NSW

since 2014,” Mr Speakman said.

“Amelia, Isla and Mia have also made the top ten for several years running, along with Jack, Noah, and William.

“We welcome the state’s newest residents and congratulate all NSW families who brought a little bundle of joy into their home in 2022.”

The top ten names for girls in 2022 are Charlotte, Amelia, Olivia, Isla, Mia, Ava, Ella, Matilda Sienna and Chloe.

The top ten names for boys in 2022 are Oliver, Noah, Leo, William, Theodore, Jack, Henry, Luca, Thomas and Charlie.

In 2022, 83,411 babies were registered in NSW, 6,648 fewer than in 2021.

However, as parents have 60 days to register their newborn, babies who were born in December 2022 may yet to be registered.

q Ten-year-old Nelson Bay resident Destiny Burgmann-Demech with Elvis tribute artist Damian Mullin. Photo: Jewell Drury.

q Rachael Riley meets Dean Z and Victor Trevino Jr, Elvis tribute artists from the USA. Photo: Jewell Drury.

q Cherie Howard Vins with Scottish Elvis at the Elvis Parkes Festival. Photo: supplied.

q The Tilligerry CWA members getting together.

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Giving up the grog

well as increasing the risk of alcohol related injury.”

to overhaul one’s relationship with alcohol,” said Rebecca.

By Andrea FERRARI

THOUSANDS of Australians say they are giving up the grog this year, according to new research.

The Finder survey of 1,085 respondents revealed two percent of Australians, equivalent to over 400,000 people, plan to stop drinking alcohol in 2023.

More than half of those are millennials (237,662 people) – with those aged 2540 most inclined to ditch the booze.

Doing the sums, that means the average Aussie could save over $1,971 a year by abstaining from alcohol, roughly $38 a week.

Rebecca Pike, money expert at Finder, said there was a growing number of ‘sober curious’ Aussies.

“Drinking excessively can lead to health problems, as

With more people realising when they don’t drink alcohol they remember more, cause less chaos, don’t lose their wages in one hit and no-longer experience a host of alcohol-related health problems, organisations are

coming up with supportive alcohol-free opportunities such as Dry July, Sober October and Dry January to kick off the year.

“Dry January, or the practice of abstaining from alcohol during the first month of the year, has gained popularity as a potential way

q A Finder survey has revealed thousands plan to give up alcohol in January and keep it going all year long which would be a win for health and hip pockets.

“Even if you missed out on the start of Dry January, it's never too late to kickstart your journey into not drinking.

“Many plan to keep it going all year long which would be a win for health and hip pockets.”

Consumption of zero percent alcohol beverages is

also on the rise, with bottle shops and venues stocking a growing range, and many mainstream brands releasing no-alcohol versions of their popular beer, wines and spirits.

Market research from Mordor Intelligence estimates that the global non-alcoholic beer market is estimated to be worth around $25 billion by 2025.

Pike said drinking was a huge part of Australian culture.

“Alcohol often plays a central role in social gatherings and events, making it difficult for those who choose not to drink to feel included.

“It’s great that people don’t have to feel like they are being excluded by choosing not to drink," Pike said.

In the past financial year, one in four Australians older than eighteen exceeded the

Australian Adult Alcohol Guideline in 2020-21 (25.8 percent), according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Those born in Australia were almost twice as likely as those born overseas to exceed the guideline (30 percent compared to 17.3 percent).

Finder’s research found more men (three percent) plan to quit drinking than women this year (one percent).

The Australian guidelines for adults for low-risk alcohol consumption recommends that adults should drink no more than two standard drinks on any day to reduce the lifetime risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury.

The guidelines also recommend that adults should drink no more than four standard drinks on a single occasion to reduce the risk of alcohol-related injury arising from that occasion.

For information on Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near you visit https://meetings.aa.org.au/.

holding perpetrators to the highest account.

By Marian SAMPSON

IN what is shaping up to be an election of promises and counter promises the incumbent government is pledging to take a tough stance on domestic violence.

It will commence by reviewing all sentences for domestic violence

related offences and by making sweeping changes to the handling of cases within the judicial system.

Under this proposal, the Government will commission a full-scale review of all domestic violence related sentences.

It will also undertake a feasibility study to establish a dedicated Domestic and

Family Violence Court, fund a specialist Domestic and Family Violence List across three local courts and fund a surge of an additional five magistrates to ensure cases are heard earlier.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the Government was taking a zero-tolerance stance to domestic violence by

“We are cracking down on this abhorrent behaviour and sending a clear message to perpetrators that domestic violence will not be tolerated in our state,” Mr Perrottet said.

Attorney General Mark Speakman said the NSW Government would fund a temporary surge of five additional Local Court magistrates to help clear

the case backlog.

NSW Government promise tough action on Domestic Violence

Minister for Women’s Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Sexual Violence Natalie Ward said these reforms complement existing measures, including new and upgraded safe rooms and remote witness rooms in metropolitan and regional courts delivered by the NSW Government.

“Victim-survivors of domestic violence should

not fall away from the journey of seeking justice because the process is too hard, drawn-out and complex,” Mrs Ward said.

“We know COVID-19 created a significant backlog in domestic violence cases being heard by the Local Court, with some victims waiting nine months or longer to have their case heard.”

assets – starting with NSW public transport.

Public Health NSW election campaign are:

It’s time for NSW to tackle vaping, gambling, and junk food advertising

PUBLIC health experts in NSW have issued a call for the next NSW Government to sideline industry interests and tackle gambling, e-cigarettes and junk food advertising to protect the state’s health.

The Public Health Association of Australia’s (PHAA) NSW Branch has released its new campaign, ‘Vote for Public Health’, ahead of the March state election,

highlighting five priorities that will relieve pressure on the state’s system by keeping people healthy and out of hospital beds.

“The gambling, vaping, and unhealthy food and beverage industries continue to profit from destroying the health and livelihoods of adults and children in New South Wales, but the incoming government can stop these harms with

targeted measures,” PHAA NSW Branch President, Assoc. Professor Kate McBride said.

“New South Wales is the gambling capital of Australia; it’s ruining families’ lives.

“The next government should implement a universal pre-commitment cashless card system with upper limits, a one button self-exclusion mechanism, and enforce prohibitions

on inducements and advertising.”

Assoc. Prof. McBride also urged action on vaping among young people, and the burden of preventable disease.

“Vaping uptake among fifteen to 24-year-olds has more than doubled in the past two years.

“We need to act now and make it an offence to supply or sell non-nicotine e-cigarette products to protect children and young people from the risk of smoking uptake.

“The next NSW Government should also follow the lead of London, Amsterdam and the ACT by banning junk food advertising on state owned

“The more gambling, vaping, and junk foodrelated issues we prevent, the less we’ll need to rely on our already strained hospital services.

“Because over a third of illness, disease, and early deaths in Australia are preventable, we need to invest significantly in preventive health interventions to ease the immense pressure on the NSW health system.

“With every $1 invested in public health initiatives returning $14, these preventive health interventions will save lives and strengthen the wider economy,” said Assoc. Prof. McBride.

The five public health priorities of the Vote For

1. Protect young people from the harm of vaping

2. Promote healthy weight among children by removing junk food advertising on state-owned assets, starting with public transport

3. Minimise harms of gambling, including including blocking any pre-election agreements with the gaming industry

4. Act boldly on climate change by banning new coal and gas mines, including expansions

5. Make prevention a health system priority.

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Dorin’s Draws By Paul

DORIN

On theCouch

Dear Jasminda,

I was recently told I look good for my age.

On reflection, I don't think this is a compliment, but an insult.

How should I have responded?

Helen G.

Dear Helen,

Ah, the old backhanded compliment. A bit like the backhand return in table tennis, it can put you off guard and it is only later, on reflection, that you have the time to think of the perfect way to deal with it.

The NOTA wants you!

TELLING the incredible stories of Port Stephens is what News Of The Area (NOTA) is all about.

The independently-owned NOTA has had a presence in the Hunter region for decades and is proud to keep locals up to date with the happenings of the area.

Now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic locals with a background in writing to join the team in Port Stephens, with a Council reporter sought in particular.

“If you have a background in writing, and a passion for your local community, I would love to hear from you,” said NOTA Group Editor Douglas Connor.

“As the paper continues to grow, we are always looking for enthusiastic wordsmiths to help cover the region’s news, sport, events, music etc.”

Writing for NOTA can be an amazing way to connect with your local community, to meet some of the awe-inspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life in our region.

Writing for NOTA is flexible, with contributor reporters able to submit as many or as few stories per week to

fit in with their present lifestyle and commitments.

Veteran NOTA reporter Marian Sampson, who has reported on local issues on the Myall Coast and Port Stephens for five years, said the role allowed her freedom, and new opportunities.

“Writing for News Of The Area has been a wonderful opportunity for me.

“I have become further connected to my community and importantly those who care passionately about their causes.

“I have had the privilege to meet some amazing people who are doing amazing things locally and internationally.

“I am valued and respected by my community as is the publication.

“As a NOTA reporter I write when I like and choose the stories that are of interest to me and my community.

“I choose my own hours and I can work from anywhere,” Marian said.

If you want to be a part of helping the community get its weekly local news hit, then let's start the conversation.

Send us an email telling us a bit about yourself to media@newsofthearea.com. au.

It is hard to know whether people who give backhanded compliments are being genuine and are actually unaware of their faux pas, or if they are just plain cruel.

A bit like real estate ads, there's usually always a hidden meaning.

So, if someone says 'You look great for your age' at the very least it's ageism, but it also seems to say, 'I can't believe someone as old as you looks so good' and that's not a great thing to hear.

If you hear: 'Wow, you're so confident. I'd never be game to wear that,' they probably mean, 'Do you really think you can get away with that outfit?'.

How about: 'I almost didn't recognise you'. Which suggests; 'You normally look terrible.'

Or: 'You look like I feel,' which translates to 'I feel really dodgy.'

Or: 'Every time you wear that dress it looks amazing.' Which probably means: 'You're wearing that again!'

Maybe you could just reply with the oft-used but still punchy 'Wisdom has been chasing you, but I see you are faster' and you will probably never receive another compliment from this person, backhanded or otherwise.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Council seeks State Government support

PORT Stephens Council is seeking commitment from the NSW Government to provide funding and support for the delivery of projects across the community, from health and housing to roads, public transport and education.

Mayor Ryan Palmer said the upcoming NSW State Election provides an important opportunity for Council to advocate on behalf of our community to ensure we’re at the forefront of the NSW Government’s policy and planning.

“Roads are our number one priority in the upcoming election. We’ve had a huge amount of damage to our road network over the past two years and we need urgent funding to replace, repair and upgrade our road network,” Mayor Palmer said.

“We also need to see commitment for

State Government investment in major infrastructure projects like the Bucketts Way and Medowie Road M1 intersections to increase road safety, improve freight networks and reduce travel times.

“We want to see financial investment in a range of projects to help deliver more affordable housing, including funding to fix long standing and very expensive stormwater issues and more investment in public transport networks between Port Stephens, Maitland and Newcastle,” he added.

Health services also remain a top priority for Council and the Port Stephens community.

“We’d like to see further investment in the Tomaree Polyclinic, more support for youth wellbeing and mental health services and funding to build a Raymond Terrace

Health Precinct,” Mayor Palmer said.

“Lastly, but most importantly, we’re working to gain both financial support and policy support to protect and enhance our most important asset – our incredible local environment.

“We need help to protect our koalas and enhance our habitat, grow our circular economy and achieve our community goal of being carbon neutral by 2025.

“I’m under no misconceptions that what we’re asking for is ambitious – but, we have a clear vision for our community and are committed to do our best to achieve this,” Mayor Palmer added.

To see the Community advocacy priorities visit pscouncil.

info/communityadvocacy priorities

READING by Lynne Miles: Luke 6: 12-16 (Abridged) "After spending the whole night in prayer to God, Jesus called to Himself twelve disciples whom He also named Apostles. Simon Peter and Andrew, James and John, Phillip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon (the Zealot), Judas the son of James and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor."

Nelson Bay Golf Club Results

SUNDAY 22 JANUARY 2023

Mixed Medley Comp – Gymea Lily Course

Overall, Winners:

1 Glen Shorter (20) 39c/b

2 Karen West (20) 39

MONDAY 23 JANUARY 2023

VETS STABLEFORD

1 Rod Hancock 22

2 Eric Blow 22

3 Bob Beverley 21

TUESDAY 24 JANUARY 2023

Women’s Stableford: Brush Box Course

A1 Kris Heggie (19) 42

A2 Mary Reisch (19) 38

A3 Jenny Bezuidenhout (17) 36c/b

B1 Louise Kerr (28) 39c/b

B2 Janelle Tolhurst (24) 39

TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club

Results for 27/1/23

Outright winners:

Peter Hill and John Clayton 67

Runners up: Jack Johnstone and Peter Rados 67 1/4

Ball winners: Mark Skidmore and Jack Johnstone 68, Ed Martin and Ron McKay 70, Greg Hinton and Bill McMaster 70 1/4, Grahame Glover and Kel Dorney 76 1/4

D&C4th.

A. Kel Dorney.

B. Grahame Glover

B3 Roz Manely (29) 38

C1 Sharon Barnes (53) 40

C2 Carmel Parry (33) 39

C3 Di Brown (38) 35

WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY 2023

MENS STABLEFORD: Bushbox Course

A1 Scott Ferguson (15) 42

A2 Guy Jennings (12) 39

A3 Peter Gibson (4) 38c/b

B1 Robert Diemar (17) 38

B2 Brian Lawrance (18) 37c/b

B3 Trevor Plane (20) 37

C1 Penton Suttcliffe (27) 39

C2 Elio Rigon (24) 38

C3 David Evans (31) 36

MENS STABLEFORD: Gymea Lily Course

A1 Christopher Gilbert (12) 40

A2 Greg Bezuidenhout (15) 39

D&C7th.

A. Greg Hinton.

B. Bill McMaster

NTP18th.

A. Ron McKay.

B. Bill McMaster Money hole

A. John Clayton.

B. Peter Rados

There were 11 starters today.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Next game

3/2/23 single Stableford eclectic.

A3 Steven Wilson (14) 37c/b

B1 Robert Connor (23) 39

B2 Nikhil Pillay (23) 38c/b

B3 Danny Marmo (17) 38

C1 Allan Milne (38) 41

C2 Doug Rowse (29) 40c/b

C3 John Lewis (41) 40

THURSDAY 26 JANUARY 2023

Women’s Stableford: Gymea Lily Course

A1 Margot Phegan (32) 38

A2 Carmel Parry (31) 34

B1 Mary Judge (34) 40

B2 Helen James (50) 37

FRIDAY 27 JANUARY 2023

Stableford Medley: Xmas Bush Course

A1 Michael Penman (21) 41

A2 Dudley Herbert (22) 36 c/b

A3 Neil Edwards (11) 36 c/b

A4 Helmut Kollmann (14) 36 c/b

B1 Forster Breckenridge (35) 37

B2 Roz Manley (28) 36

B3 Michael King (41) 34 c/b

B4 Stephen Barrett (28) 34 c/b

SATURDAY 28 JANUARY 2023

Mens Stableford: Gymea Lily Course

1 David Hurley (28) 41

2 Tim Chaplin (14) 40

3 Michael Sproule (12)38 c/b

Mens Stableford: Brushbox Course

1 John James (23) 44

2 Rosh Grace (6) 39

3 Phil Chrisler (9) 38

Women’s Stableford: Brushbox Course

1 Lucia Conlon Oatlands G Club

2 Tina Wasilewicz (32) 29

3 Barbara Frost (14) 27

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

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SUDOKU

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

NEWS OF THE AREA

YOU'RE JOKIN'

Why was the fraction nervous about marrying the decimal?

Because he would have to convert.

Are monsters good at math?

Not unless you count Dracula.

Why was the math book sad?

Because it had too many problems.

Why does nobody talk to circles?

Because there’s no point.

Why couldn't the pony sing a lullaby?

She was a little horse.

What was the first animal in space? The cow that jumped over the moon.

Why don’t elephants chew gum?

They do, just not in public.

What did the banana say to the dog?

Bananas can’t talk.

1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 9 11 10 12

How do you make an octopus laugh? With ten-tickles.

What do you call a sleeping bull? A bull-dozer.

How do you fit more pigs on a farm? Build a sty-scraper.

What did the farmer call the cow that had no milk? An udder failure.

2. Gluten is found in cereal grains. 3. It is true. They pressed it into bricks and used it as money.

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Karuah Motor Yacht Club

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Positions Vacant

Private Hire Car Driver

A position is available with a well established Private Hire Car Transport company. We are looking for someone living in the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest area to join our team. Must be willing to obtain a NSW Driver Authority and ABN. Would suit a retiree looking for some casual work.

Please send expressions of interest to combinedlimos@gmail.com or phone 4984 7766.

Position Vacant

Painter/brush hand wanted for local work

Must be presentable ph Phil 0416 096 738

War Medals

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

FREE CLINIC BUS

AGM will be held at Hawks Nest Golf Club at 10am on 14th February 2023

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Results. Drawn 26/1/2023. 1st prize Ticket 15575

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All winners notified. Thanks to all who participated. Kevin Thomas Raffle Coordinator.

What’s Happening Around You

What: It’s On! Tastes Like Summer Karuah

Where: Longworth Park, Karuah

When: Friday 3rd February Time: 4pm - 8pm

What: The Marina Market

Where: Nelson Bay Foreshore

When: Saturday 4th of February Time: 4pm - 8pm

What: It’s On! Tastes Like Summer Fern Bay

Where: Fern Bay Reserve, Fern Bay

When: Saturday 4th February

Time: 4pm - 8pm

What: Medowie Markets

Where: Bull N Bush Hotel, Ferodale Rd

When: Saturday 11th of February Time: 8am - 12pm

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4WD EQUIPMENT Drag chain $30. 3x 20ltr Fuel Canisters $50. High lift $60. Snatch-um strap $45. incl. 2 bow shackles Mob. 0490 168 582

5 X BEACH rods with 2 large reels $60 the lot Ph: 4997 0611

Time: 9am - 1pm

What: Friday’s at Birubi Twilight Markets

Where: Robinson Reserve, Anna Bay

When: Friday 24th February Time: 4pm - 8pm

What: Fingal Bay Parkrun

Where: 3 Marine Dr, Fingal Bay

When: Every Saturday! Time: 8am

AS new single bed with base and extra length. Asking $200 0457 674 986

BABIES and Childrens clothes new, worth $1,500. Will sell $200

Ph: 0457 087 178

BOOK Case 4 shelves attractive good cond 190cm H 105cm W. $60 Ph: 4938 5923

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

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GARDEN tools set Incl hoe, rake, mattock fork, spade, broom & crowbar. $60. 4997 0611

GENERATOR 240 inverter generator brand new never used $500ono 0478 254 191

GE Steam and dry iron from 60’s. Original box, exc cond. $40ono Ph: 4981 7523 f120123

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MOBILITY Scooter 4 wheel. Good cond. with front basket, rear bag and charger. $1400 Free delivery

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PIANO, white, good for student. $500 Ph:0466 880 639

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UNWANTED prize Roomba iRobot vac worth $500, sell $350 0402 797 896

WASHING machine Fisher and Paykel, top loader, 7kg bowl, 3 years old, VGC. $310 ono 4997 0331. Pickup Tea Gardens

WASHING machine Fisher Paykell, limited use, VGC. $250. 4982 9942

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

ELECTRIC jigsaw Black & Decker $40. Electric planer Black & Decker $60. Ph: 4997 0611

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

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Bone China 40 Pc 8 setting dinner set Ideal Christmas Gift $95 Ph 0416 229 166 f011222

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

WINDSURFER boom Chinook. Good condition $90. Peter 0419932992 Tea Gardens.

YABBI pump as new $40. 4997 0611

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HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving $60.00 Phone Sam 0437 878 155 f201022

HP photosmart printer $30. Ph 0429 780 257 F241122

KAYAK ‘Glide Explore’ adult single, VGC inc paddle, carry strap, pole slots, net. $300! Ph 0407 414 016

LADIES E-Bike trike

New, assembled, large rear basket. $850 Ph: 0450 531 894 ReS13072

LIKE new 4 wheel mobility scooter, front basket, rear carry bag with charger. Will deliver $2,200. 0418 430 643

MOBILITY Frame with hand rails and legs, toilet seat and new bowl. Fits over existing toilet. As new $60. 4981 7523 f260123

SKI boots, size 7 Good condition. $90 Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992

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

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

BROOKER Tinny, 4m 4stroke, 15HP Suzuki motor. Boat and trailer registered. Plus extras $3500 0466 880 639

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2001 SAAB, 9/3 hatch auto, 275,000klms cruise control, power steer, drives well. $2,490 ono. 0466 880 639

TOYOTA Landcruiser 100 series Petrol 1999 model, white very good body. Rego Oct 2023 CL27KF $14,000 Ph: 0401 138 279

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TV 40”, brand new unwanted gift still in box Thomson brand. $200 0412 182 493

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WEDNESDAY HARD QUIZ

ABC, 8pm

MONDAY HERITAGE RESCUE

SBS, 8.30pm

If the idea of renovating makes you shudder you need a bit of Nick Knowles’ enthusiasm in your life. The British actor and presenter has overseen everything, from small home makeovers (DIY SOS) to the colossal refurbishments, on this comprehensive and craftloving series. He describes himself as a “bit of a history nerd” which might give rose-coloured glasses when overseeing the painstaking process of refurbishing a heritage site. In tonight’s final, he follows the £40 million (that’s around $A70 million) restoration of Stowe House in Buckinghamshire.

FRIDAY, February 3

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

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

7.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens: Greece. Part 3 of 3.

8.30 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3. Piet Van der Valk investigates the deaths of two innocents with no connection to each other.

10.05 The Larkins. (PG, R) The lives of a working-class family.

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

11.05 The Larkins. (Ms, R)

11.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

12.35 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)

1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Curl up on the couch for a master class in witty jibes and sarcasm with Tom Gleeson. After nabbing the coveted Gold Logie for his deadpan humour in this comedic quiz show, and now hosting the local version of the British game show Taskmaster, Gleeson (right)is riding a career high –and this is where it all started. In tonight’s season eight premiere, Gleeson enters the fray with a process engineer who adores The Lion King nanny who knows smallpox; a software engineer who plays Legend of Zelda and a dill-pickle maker who likes antique purses. Tune in to find out who will thwart Gleeson’s own specialist subject to score the Big Brass Mug.

THURSDAY LAW & ORDER: SVU

TEN, 8.30pm

After 24 seasons, we all know dedicated detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is every sex offender’s worst nightmare. “You know, men like you become so good at lying they even begin to believe the ones they tell themselves,” snarls Benson in tonight’s disturbing instalment titled “Breakwater”. It’s glaringly obvious who the bad guy is, but the problem lies with whether the SVU team can pin this conniving predator for his crimes. The story has some distressing developments, making for hard-to-watch TV, but Carisi’s (Peter Scanavino) surprising and gratifying turn against the predator makes for a welcome thrill.

SBS World News.

7.35 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG) 8.30 Inside Central Station. (PGa, R)

Gomorrah. (MA15+s, R)

1.25 Das Boot. (Mlnv, R)

3.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (Return) Charlie Albone, Adam Dovile and Melissa King transform a backyard into a stunning space. Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun visit an amazing home that takes indoor/outdoor living to the next level.

8.30 To Be Advised.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (Premiere, PGm) Narrated by Jai Courtney.

8.30 MOVIE: The Dry. (2020, MA15+alv)

A Federal Agent returns to his hometown in regional Victoria to attend the funeral of a childhood friend. Eric Bana, Matt Nable.

10.45 MOVIE: Six Degrees Of Separation. (1993, Mlns, R)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ma)

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Tom Holland, Zendaya, Henry Cavill, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Little Mix.

10.30 Just For Laughs Australia. (Mls, R)

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

SATURDAY, February 4

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Goes Retro.

(PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 The Larkins. (PG, R)

2.05 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 3.35 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PGl, R)

4.30 The Human Revolution. (PG, R)

5.25 Further Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R)

6.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) Olivia’s first ever date ends with a question mark.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) Trixie is assigned to a complicated case.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After the body of an unknown man is found in a theatre, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate.

10.05 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Two of the suspects are interviewed again.

10.50 Miniseries: Come Home. (Malsv, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.50 Rage Goes Retro. (MA15+adlhnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Blue Water Safari.

(PG) 10.00 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 5. 3.00 Figure Skating. European C’ships. H’lights. 4.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.40 Secret Scotland. (R)

5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys: The Lunatic Express. (PGa, R) Chris Tarrant travels across Kenya.

8.30 Portillo In The Pyrenees: A Quest Of Identity. (PG) Part 1 of 4.

9.30 Britain By Beach. (PG, R) Part 4 of 4.

10.25 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R)

11.15 Atlanta. (Ml, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, February 5

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30

Landline: Summer Series. (Final, R) 12.55

Movin’ To The Country. (Final, R) 1.25 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 2.25 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 3.25 Victoria. (PG, R) 4.15

Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Australia’s Wild Odyssey. (R)

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3.

8.20 Vera. (PGa, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates when the body of a popular local GP is found in the back of a burnt-out car.

9.50 Wreck. (Final, MA15+v, R) Jamie needs to rally his new friends.

10.40 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R)

11.35 Making Child Prodigies. (R)

1.05 Les Misérables. (Mav, R)

2.05 Victoria. (PG, R)

2.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Classic Countdown. (Final, PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. (PG) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.00 Going Places. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00

Surf Life Saving. IronMan and IronWoman Series. Round 6. 3.00 Figure Skating. European C’ships. H’lights. 4.40 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGa, R) 5.30 WWII Battles For Europe. (PGaw, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mysteries From The Grave: Titanic. (PG, R) A look at the sinking of the Titanic

9.00 Stonehenge: The New Revelations. (PG, R) Takes a look at Stonehenge.

10.35 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. (PG, R)

11.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

1.30 Murder Case. (MA15+l, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Eskimo Prince Stakes Day and Lamaro’s Hotel Race Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Big Bash League Grand Final Pre-Game. Pre-game coverage of the Grand Final.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Grand Final. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

11.30 MOVIE: Grown Ups 2. (2013, PGlnsv, R) After moving back to his Connecticut home town of Stanton with his family, a man and his friends learn some surprising lessons from their own kids as they struggle to deal with everyday life. Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 Drive TV. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00

6.00 Nine News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PGa) Experts help people declutter their lives.

8.30 MOVIE: Shooter. (2007, MA15+lv, R)

A sniper tries to prove his innocence after he is framed by rogue elements within the government. Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña.

11.00 MOVIE: Stronger. (2017, MA15+l)

1.10 Mega Zoo. (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)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) Three new lifeguards join the team.

6.30 Jamie Oliver: Together. Jamie Oliver prepares dishes for a picnic.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted.

8.30 FBI: International. (Mav) Raines gets the chance to prove his field skills when a Bulgarian concert hall filled with multinational student performers and their families is held hostage by a group of Albanian terrorists.

10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Gibbs and Fornell’s crusade comes to a climax.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week.

12.00 Motor Racing. Bathurst 12 Hour.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender. Chris gets aboard a Carnival Cruise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 Maternal. (Premiere, Mals) Three women face the challenge of balancing motherhood with being doctors in the NHS.

9.45 What The Killer Did Next: Megan Newton. (Return, Mav) Hosted by Philip Glenister.

10.45 Born To Kill? Paul Bernardo And Karla Homolka – The Schoolgirl Killers. (MA15+)

11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

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

10.10 The First 48: Officer Down. (Mal)

11.05 Manhunt: The Wests. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav, R)

12.50 Explore TV. (R)

He Said/She Said. (PG)

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) After a Japanese sailor is murdered on American soil, the NCIS team must find the killer.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) After a woman is kidnapped, the team looks into trysts on both sides of her seemingly perfect marriage.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, February 6

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Muster Dogs.

(R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silver Spitfire: The Longest Flight. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament.

3.00 Vera. (PGa, R)

4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 Great British Photography Challenge. (PG) 10.20 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 11.10 Great Canal Journeys. (PGs, R) 12.05 WorldWatch.

2.10 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 3.00

Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 3.55 Who Do You Think You Are? UK. (PGa, R) 5.05

Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Bussell’s Royal Roadtrip.

Heritage Rescue: Stowe House. Nick Knowles heads to Stowe House.

Secrets Of Playboy: Predators’ Ball. (MA15+) A look at the Playboy Mansion parties.

11.40 Mr Mercedes. (MA15+av, R)

TUESDAY, February 7

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 One Plus One.

(R) 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.10 Aussie Inventions That Changed The World. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 World’s Most Secret Homes. (Premiere) 10.10 Boswell & Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 The Queen’s Jewels Heirlooms & Legacy. (PGa, R) 3.05 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGas, R) 4.00

(PGa, R) 5.30 Letters & Numbers. (R)

1.40 Cacciatore: The Hunter. (MA15+v, R)

3.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 Starstruck. (Premiere, PG)

Ordinary members of the public team up in trios to transform into some of the world’s biggest music icons.

10.30 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4.

11.30 Busted In Bangkok. (Madv, R) Follows Thailand’s tourist police.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. 6.00

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 Quantum Leap. (PGalv) Ben leaps to flashy ’70s Las Vegas and into the body of promising young boxer Danny Hill on the eve of a big title fight. In order to succeed, Ben and Addison must help the man win the fight or lose everything.

11.15 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+v, R) Part 1 of 2. 12.30

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. Tribes must work quickly and efficiently when facing a mega showdown at the all-important Immunity Challenge.

9.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The abductor of a detective is connected to a mass shooter case known as The Summer Camp Massacre.

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.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. The Heroes and Villains are presented with a major prize of lasagne and photos from home up for grabs.

9.00 NCIS. (Mv, R) The NCIS team investigates the murder of a navy officer who was killed while driving home a recently released inmate and discovers a link to gang activity. Gibbs helps Palmer deal with a personal trauma.

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.

WEDNESDAY, February 8

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 World’s Most Secret Homes. 10.05 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 11.00 The Story Of Spice. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Secrets Of The Royal… (PGal, R) 3.00 Portillo’s Greatest

Who Do You

7.35 Wildlife ER: Brought Back From The Brink. (Premiere)

8.35 My Grandparents’ War: Keira Knightley. (PG) Part 2 of 4.

9.30 Bloodlands. The search leads to an abandoned house.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (MA15+a)

12.00 Thin Blue Line. (MA15+av, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, February 9

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 World’s Most Secret Homes. 10.00 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R) 11.00 The Story Of Beer.

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.45 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R)

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Cronulla Riots. (Malv)

8.30 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (Ml) A lighter look at the world of sport.

9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.

10.35 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (MA15+l, R)

11.35 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

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

8.40 Fire Country. (PGa) A vegetation fire gets tricky for the crew when a panicked horse refuses to leave a burning barn.

9.40 Bull. (PGlv, R) Chunk does his daughter a favour and convinces Bull to represent a teenager on trial for robbery.

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

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 From Paris To Rome With Bettany Hughes.

8.30 American Presidency With Bill Clinton.

9.20 Miniseries: The Walk-In. (MA15+)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 L’Opera. (Mdl, R)

11.35 World On Fire. (MA15+av, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma) A lifesaver asks the Special Victims Unit for help when he suspects his boss is preying on his sister. After tragedy strikes, Velasco tries to convince a reluctant witness to testify in court.

10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Rear Admiral Ted Gordon is abducted.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Bowls Gets Serious

By Peter SMITH

AFTER several weeks of social bowls during the holiday period, serious competition has now resumed at Soldiers Point.

Pennant trials have now commenced and hopes are high for a successful season! Bowls director, Mark Watt, said the top grade will have the benefit of two "imports" from Queensland and the lower grades are also stronger.

Two Soldiers Point bowlers competed last week in the final of a qualifying round for the Australian Indoor Championship.

After decisive wins in the Semis, Warren Shipley and Michael Beesley had a very close match in the Final with Beesley winning narrowly.

He will now compete in the National Finals at Tweed Heads in August.

New bowlers are welcome at Soldiers Point Bowling Club where they can receive free coaching. Please contact Mark Watt on 49827173.

q Final winner Michael Beesley.