Port Stephens News Of The Area 2 March 2023

Tilligerry oyster growers join Tide to Tip cleanup

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Those farmers who had both types were assured of income from their Pacifics –until recently.

These oysters do not like hot water and thrive in New Zealand, Tasmania and the southern states of the mainland.

The recent death of up to 75 percent of the Pacifics was a shock to growers and the cause is still not known.

That's why a team of researchers from the University of Technology in Sydney (UTS) is hot on the trail.

The Pacifics (Magellana gigas) previously suffered from the Pacific Oyster Mortality Syndrome (POMS) in 2010 and 2011 but have recovered since then.

Their rapid spread means that the traditional farmers need to hand cull them from their other oysters which involves many hours of intense labour.

Pacifics comprise around 20 percent of oysters sold, they can live for about eight years and are worth $1.5 million to the economy. One farmer who has grown them for over 20 years believes that the cause is “more than hot water”.

“I believe that something else is killing them,” he said.

There were no Pacific Oysters in Port Stephens until they suddenly exploded some 20 to 30 years ago.

Growers had to take all of their stock off their leases and keep them high and dry until they died.

Since then, they have been able to be farmed alongside the Sydney Rocks.

Quality assurance is paramount in the oyster industry with growers paying for water quality, purification and other testing.

Some complain that they are not the ones creating pollution but have to pay for problems caused by others.

For years now, local farmers have joined a big 'Tide To Tip' clean up day, conducted under the umbrella of 'Oceanwatch' which assists in this very important environmental initiative.

This year some 37 farmers made Henderson Park the focal point of the clean-up.

After the bay was scoured for rubbish, a BBQ lunch had the growers interacting and exchanging information of mutual interest.

A great day was had by all and we, the public, are all the better for it.

q Local farmers with rubbish retrieved from the bay.

q Emma Wilkie and Laura Stoltenerg from Oceanwatch chipping in at the cleanup.

q Brian Hughes, Mark Salm, Simon Turner and Paul North firing up the BBQ.

Public meetings to discuss offshore wind farm for Hunter region

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an offshore wind farm zone in a 5000 square kilometre area off the Hunter, stretching from the Central Coast to the Myall Coast.

The Federal Government said the plan will unlock renewable energy jobs, and provide energy and job security for the Hunter region.

The Hunter is an Australian manufacturing powerhouse and home to the nation’s largest smelter.

Establishment of an offshore wind industry in this region could support the decarbonisation and future of onshore manufacturing powered by cheaper, cleaner energy.

Labor says this new renewable energy industry has the potential to create 3000-8000 jobs in Australia every year.

City of Newcastle has welcomed the prospect of unlocking billions of dollars of investment and hundreds of local jobs after the Federal Government opened consultation into establishing

Australia's second offshore wind zone off the coast of Newcastle.

Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said a renewable energy industry built on large-scale offshore wind farms would offer a sustainable new future for Newcastle, which was once home to Australia’s first large scale, land-based single wind turbine at Kooragang Island.

"City of Newcastle has a long history of supporting and implementing renewable energy projects, including becoming the first local government in NSW to move to 100 per cent renewable electricity," Cr Nelmes said.

“We are committed to transitioning towards a low carbon economy to ensure future generations can continue to enjoy our city and region, and believe that a mix of renewables, including offshore wind, is essential to achieving this target.

"Offshore wind also provides the perfect opportunity to diversify Newcastle’s economy by pivoting thousands of jobs in the local manufacturing,

construction, maritime, transport and logistics industries into the renewable energy sector.

"In addition, the accessibility of the Port of Newcastle and our existing local skills base would allow offshore wind to precipitate the emergence of a new

renewable energy industry in Newcastle and the Hunter.

"This can unlock billions in new investment in renewable energy infrastructure and pave the way for our city to become the renewable energy hub for the Asia-Pacific region."

Cr Nelmes said the

offshore wind industry offers many potential benefits for Newcastle, but was mindful of the need for measures to be put in place to protect and deliver local jobs, and consider any potential impacts on visual amenity and our marine environment.

"With the correct legislative and regulatory framework, offshore wind along the coast of Newcastle has the potential to play a significant role in sustaining our state’s future energy needs, and provide a significant boost to the local economy,” Cr Nelmes said.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen said he’s looking forward to hearing from the community about the best way offshore electricity can be harnessed in the region and is encouraging locals to engage with community discussions and online submissions.

“The world’s climate emergency is regional Australia’s jobs opportunity, and the Hunter is uniquely placed to capitalise on this,” Minister Bowen said.

“An offshore wind zone in the Hunter presents significant opportunities to create new energy sector and manufacturing jobs, drive economic growth and reduce

emissions.

“I’m encouraging residents from across the Hunter to have their say on the proposed area and what they would like to see from this offshore zone.”

The consultation process is an opportunity for all community members, workers, residents, industry groups and chambers of commerce to provide feedback.

Submissions will run from February 23 to April 28.

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water will also facilitate community information sessions, which will be held throughout the region during the consultation period.

For those in the Bay wishing to find out more there is a public meeting being held at Nelson Bay Bowling Club on 9 March 2023 from 5pm - 7pm.

In Hawks Nest, the meeting will be held on Thursday 9 March at the Hawks Nest Community Centre from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

For more information on the Hunter offshore electricity area public consultation, visit https://consult.dcceew.gov. au/oei-hunter.

q Hunter Jobs Alliance Coordinator Warwick Jordan, Hunter Workers representative Jack Galvin-Waight, State Member for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp, Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon, Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes, and Glen Williams from the Maritime Union of Australia.

q The proposed offshore wind farm zone.

International Women’s Day Fundraising Lunch

By Marian SAMPSON

INTERNATIONAL

Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity.

Significant activity is witnessed worldwide as groups come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality.

Locally, the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay is hosting an IWD lunch on 8 March 2023 from 11.30am to 2.30pm at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.

“Attendees will enjoy performances from the Hunter Women of Note Chorus,” Rita Murray, President of the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay told News Of The Area.

The region's three $1000 International Women’s Day Scholarships will be awarded, funded by Port Stephens Council.

Guest speaker Anne McDowell is described as a ‘transformational mindset and attitude shifter’ who coaches entrepreneurs, corporates and motivated individuals all over the world who are struggling with mindset, leadership,

and bouncing back from life's challenges.

Having authored the internationally award winning book, ‘Creating Eternal Optimism - Redesign your Thinking and Transform your life in 30 days’, Anne helps people to focus on becoming “problem solvers, not problem dwellers and retellers”, because she believes that “life is meant to be enjoyed, not endured”.

“There will also be raffles and a silent auction of gifts donated generously by our local businesses and artists of the area - all in support of

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Nelson Bay Rugby Club gets defib funding

By Marian SAMPSON

NELSON Bay Rugby Club has been successful in gaining $3000 in grant funding to purchase a defibrillator for the club.

Defibrillators are a game changer for anyone suffering a cardiac arrest outside the hospital setting.

Local grassroots sport

will be safer for players, spectators and volunteers as part of a $500,000 push to install life-saving defibrillators at community facilities across NSW.

Minister for Sport

Alister Henskens said 191 devices will be installed thanks to the latest round of the NSW Liberal and Nationals Government’s

Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.

“With more than 8,500 people experiencing out-ofhospital cardiac arrest each year in NSW, this program provides sports with early access to a defibrillator in the worst case scenario,” Mr Henskens said.

“Since the Liberal and Nationals Government

introduced this program in 2017, more than 2,000 defibrillators have been installed at sports facilities across NSW.”

The grants cover the full cost of equipment under the program with several sporting organisations receiving multiple devices.

Up to $3,000 was available per device

and with more people participating in sport and active recreation, these devices will ensure our sports facilities are betterequipped to respond to lifethreating emergencies.

Professor Jamie Vandenberg, Co-deputy Director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, said nine out of every ten

people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside of hospital don’t survive.

“We want to change that statistic so it’s vital that we get as many defibrillators installed across NSW,” Mr Vandenberg said.

“Every one of these new devices could prove lifesaving and help us achieve our goal.”

Council supports application to return waste levy funds to Port Stephens

q The City of Newcastle recently asked for support from other Lower Hunter councils in their request to the NSW Government that they all be charged the lower regional rate.

AT its recent ordinary meeting, Port Stephens Council unanimously supported a motion by Mayor Ryan Palmer to seek an urgent review of State Government waste levy charges.

Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer raised the Mayoral Minute in a bid to bring attention to the impact of unfair waste management levy charges on regional and rural Councils.

“The NSW EPA requires waste facilities in NSW to contribute a waste levy for each tonne sent to landfill –within the metropolitan and

regional levy areas,” said Mayor Palmer.

“Council believes Port Stephens is incorrectly classified and paying the metropolitan levy – the higher rate per tonne.

“Last year, the community contributed a total of $3.5M paid in levy through the waste disposal and processing charges by Council.

“Port Stephens is not a metropolitan location and this incorrect classification is unfairly impacting our community – it just doesn’t make sense.

“In all other NSW Government strategies and

grant funding programs, we’re identified as a rural or regional location,” he added.

Mayor Palmer believes the funds paid at the higher rate should be refunded, to allow Council to implement other waste management strategies.

“We don’t want to put waste into landfill – we want to deliver actions to divert waste from landfill.

“Not only are we seeking the Regional Rate from the EPA, we also want a commitment from the NSW Government that the waste levy funds will be returned to Council to deliver modern,

circular economy outcomes for our community,” he added.

The City of Newcastle

recently asked for support from other Lower Hunter councils in their request to

the NSW Government that they all be charged the lower regional rate.

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Community rallies again to save 109 Foreshore Drive

By Marian SAMPSON

THE community was out in force at 109 Foreshore Drive, Salamander Bay on Sunday - highlighting the need to keep this block of land for public use.

The block is adjacent to a narrow park and is owned by Port Stephens Council, and Council’s intention to sell the land has inspired much angst within the community.

The block is a known koala corridor to the beach and locals believe the sale of the land and subsequent development would ultimately see habitat destruction.

On site on Sunday was Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, who has been vocal in support of keeping the land for public use since it was earmarked for sale by Mayor Ryan Palmer.

“109 Foreshore Drive is a public park to be kept for public and koala

use,” Ms Washington said.

”Thanks to everyone who gathered again to send a clear message to Council - 109 is not for sale.

“Thanks again to the Mambo Wanda Wetlands Conservation Group and Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson for always fighting the good fight,” she said.

Local campaigner Irene Jones has been fighting to save the land since it was first slated for sale.

“It was a great community day to wrap up World Wetlands Walks and to appreciate the environment,” Irene said.

Sunday’s event was well attended by the Mambo Wanda Wetlands Conservation Group, who highlighted the wetlands’ importance and the reasons they believe 109 Foreshore Drive should not be sold.

The PCYC Community Band played for those in attendance.

EcoNetwork Port Stephens were also out in force to support the land staying in public hands.

"Today was another great community get together on the very precious parcel of land that is 109

Foreshore Drive,” Councillor Leah Anderson said.

“Great company, food, entertainment and beautiful weather made the day such a great success.

“The community continues to come together on this land to remind Port Stephens Council that it should be reclassified as community land, and we will not accept that it be sold to fund other Council

projects.

“Recently, I received video and photo footage of a koala enjoying spending time at 109 also.

“It is clearly both a koala corridor and a community asset.

“We will continue to work together as a community in the fight to keep this land from being sold - #Save109,” she said.

q Local campaigner Irene Jones wearing her message ‘109 is my place’.

q Koala campaigner and Port Stephens Citizen of the Year Casey Freeman, Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson and local Stewart Black turned out to support keeping the land in public hands.

PEP-11 offshore mining still a threat to the environment

q Whales are potentially one of the casualties if PEP-11 goes ahead.

By Marian SAMPSON

THE fate of our beautiful coastline and much of our tourism industry lies in the decision to approve or deny the PEP-11 mining licence off the NSW coast.

The project was famously quashed by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison, but has since raised its head once more.

Tourism operators are fearful that the project will disrupt the annual humpback whale migration which is a major visitor attraction in the region.

The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government have announced they will legislate their existing policy to prevent offshore coal, gas, mineral and petroleum mining and exploration in NSW waters and have ramped up calls for the Albanese Government to prevent offshore mining in neighbouring Commonwealth waters.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin said that a re-elected NSW Liberal and Nationals Government will introduce a bill in the next session of Parliament.

“The NSW Liberal and Nationals Government has been consistently opposed to offshore mining due to the grave concerns we hold about the possible impact on the environment.

“We will always stand up for the environment and our communities that care deeply about our pristine coastline, and the federal Labor Government must give the community certainty in their waters, as we will do in ours,” Mr Martin said.

The NSW Government’s existing Offshore Exploration and Mining Policy sets out the party’s approach to the development of the State’s geological resources.

“Today’s announcement cements our opposition to offshore gas exploration and mining, and these new laws will make it crystal clear to anyone looking to drill for gas in NSW waters that they need not apply,” Mr Martin said.

To help tackle beach erosion, the NSW Government will still consider offshore mineral exploration or mining in NSW waters for beach nourishment where a clear public benefit can be demonstrated.

Jordan Jensen, candidate for the Greens in the NSW State Election told News Of The Area that neither of the major parties can be trusted to protect our offshore waters from drilling.

“Those of us who live and work in Port Stephens know that gas exploration out from our coastline would be devastating for the marine environment and our tourism industry,” Mr Jensen said.

The Greens have concerns that the Liberal/National State

Government’s last-minute commitment to legislate to ban offshore exploration for gas may end up as yet another broken promise should they be re-elected.

“Australians are realising, wow, this climate change thing is a problem and the liberal party doesn't prioritise it.

“The public wants urgent action on climate change and the coalition parties do not have an inspiring track record,” said Mr Jensen.

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Rate rise to hit family budgets

By Marian SAMPSON

WITH the request for a large increase in rates in front of IPART, the NOTA asked the Port Stephens Mayor and Councillors two important questions.

1) Will you as a Port Stephens property owner be impacted by the rate rise and if so how will your family budget be affected by the 31 percent increase?

2) Given the current cost of living crisis, do you believe that families can afford the rate rise on top of mortgage interest rate increases and an increase in the cost of rental properties?

These are the responses:

Port Stephens Councillor

Giacomo Arnott told News Of The Area, “Using Council's rate rise calculator (https:// forms. portstephens.nsw.gov.au/ RunForm.aspx?formId=2654) I've calculated my current rates as being $884.82 annually.

“With no rate rise this would have risen to $995.63 after four years.

“With the rate rise, it will be $1195.48 after four years.

“This is an extra $200 per year that I'll be paying in rates by the end of the four years.

“My family's budget is already stretched and with inflation and cost of living increasing, this will gradually make the budget tighter.

“My mortgage isn't getting cheaper either and I know many ratepayers will be in the same boat.”

Councillor Arnott knows that many families will be able to afford it, but others won't and those who won't are the ones that we need to be thinking about.

“They're the households I have at the top of my mind when I've consistently voted against a rate increase.”

Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson told News Of The Area, "As a Port Stephens property owner

I will be affected by the rate rise, and yes, my family budget will need to adjust.

“With my finance background, I know how important it is to budget and break these down to weekly figures so I can manage my budget effectively.

“For example, this proposed SRV increase for me will break down to an additional approximate $3.65 per week in the first year, and $11.90 per week for me after three years.

“I then consider my spending on items that may be luxuries, and I make a decision what I need to cut out of my weekly spending to be able to manage my family finances.”

Councillor Anderson knows that the rate rise will affect some families more than others.

“These are challenging times for everyone.

“I also have a mortgage with interest rates rising.

“I do also know from being

a mortgage broker, that when I borrowed for my first home, interest rates were around twelve percent.

“I had to manage a budget back then, just as I do now.

“It is always important to manage your budget by factoring in potential interest rate increases, cost of living increases driven by inflation etc,” she said.

It is important for families to know that Port Stephens Council has a hardship policy for anybody who may be struggling to pay their rates and need some assistance.

If you would like to comment on the rate rise, have your say at www. ipart.nsw.gov.au/Home/Reviews/ Lodge-a-submission?openforms_ id=c6010f5a-8bb0-4791-8ccd485c552235ab&timeline_ id=15609&cta_type=have_your_say by 3 March.

The determination will be issued in May 2023.

Community funding up for grabs to create vibrant and liveable places

MORE funding is available to support a broad range of individuals and groups across Port Stephens as part of Council’s Round 2 2022–23 funding program.

Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says this funding is a chance for us to give back and support the Port Stephens community to create a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

“So far, we’ve been excited to award funding to heaps of different projects, including the Tilligerry Festival in November last year and an upcoming pathway project in Seaham,” Mayor Palmer said.

“We really want to fund as many grassroots local projects that genuinely support local people across the whole LGA to bring life and vibrancy to our streets and neighbourhoods,” he added.

q The funding is hoped will boost the social, cultural, environmental and economic life of our communities.

Mayor Palmer said there’s a great cross-section of funding streams available for anyone to apply from individuals, artists, creatives, community groups, not-for profits, businesses and students.

“It’s really easy to apply, with our guidelines clearly explaining each funding program and what type of projects can be funded.

“Our team is also available to give you tips on how to make sure your application is successful,” he said.

“We can't wait to see some exciting new initiatives that will boost the social, cultural, environmental and economic life of our communities,” Mayor Palmer added.

The Vibrant Spaces Fund and Community Support fund close on 2 April 2023, with the other funding streams open year round.

To view the full range of funds available, view the guidelines or apply visit portstephens.nsw. gov.au/funding

By Marian SAMPSON

SUSTAINABILITY and saving water are important factors in the region's future.

Hunter Water is offering $100,000 in its newly released Love Water Grants program.

Hunter Water Managing Director Darren Cleary said the organisation’s flagship grants program was open to all Lower Hunter community groups, small businesses and organisations.

“Organisations can apply for a one-off grant of up to $10,000 to support initiatives that promote water conservation, sustainability and innovation.

“We’re hoping to see creative and innovative applications that showcase different ideas on how to achieve water conservation goals.

“Whether that’s through the installation of water tanks, community garden projects or irrigation systems like we’ve seen in the past, our grants program is here to support the community to make smart water choices.

“We know how much our community loves and values water.

“We’ve seen that in recent years through drought, as well as during persistent rain.

“No matter the climate, a

Love Water Grant project is an opportunity to conserve our most precious resource for future generations,” said Mr Cleary.

Dudley Public School received almost $6,000 last year for its sustainability project, which allowed the school to connect a rainwater tank and install wicking beds to improve the water efficiency of its gardens.

The project also included a water-themed mural completed by a local Indigenous artist to enhance the school’s community spirit and connectedness with Indigenous culture.

Principal Chad Tsakissiris said the project provided students an opportunity to connect and understand the value of water.

“Hunter Water’s Love Water grant has helped to create a learning environment for students to engage with an environmental sustainability initiative, and the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and respect for the importance of water in our school.

Applications are open until midnight, Tuesday 14 March.

Interested applicants are encouraged to head to www. hunterwater.com.au/grants for more information or to apply.

Water project grants on offer Commission cans quarry proposal

By Marian SAMPSON

THE future of a quarry at Martins Creek has been quashed by the Independent Planning Commission due to the potential impact of trucks on Hunter roads.

The Commission stated in its determination, under the heading of Suitability of the Site for Development, “The Commission notes its position, as outlined in section 3.2 above, that the extraction and processing of up

to 1.1 million tonnes per annum of quarry product over a 25 year period could be managed at the Site subject to the imposition of relevant conditions of consent.

“However, the Commission has concluded, as discussed in Section 5, that the proposed road transportation of quarry product at the volume proposed over a 25 year period would result in unreasonable and unacceptable impacts to the community along the proposed primary haulage

route, in particular at Paterson and to a lesser degree at Bolwarra and Bolwarra Heights.”

West Ward Councillor Giacomo Arnott told News Of The Area, "This quarry proposal originally had trucks snaking through Port Stephens and using our local roads.

“While the final proposal wouldn't have had an impact on Port Stephens, this is still an important outcome for the communities that would be most impacted by the endless trucks on

local roads.

"This is an important reminder to extractive industries that respect for communities is one of the most important aspects of their operations.

“I expect that all extractive operators in Port Stephenscurrent and proposed - will look at outcomes like this and realise that communities and Governments are more focused than ever on maintaining quality of life for people who will be affected by

their operations,” he said.

The commission also found that the project did not “facilitate ecologically sustainable development” or “promote the social and economic welfare of the community”.

Overall, the Commission found that the project would not achieve an appropriate balance between relevant environmental, economic and social considerations and that approval of the project is not in the public interest.

A home for vulnerable animals in Port Stephens

By Jewell DRURY

KATE and Wayne Davies bought their first home in Medowie more than eighteen years ago and are the founders and owners of Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary Port Stephens.

The couple are dedicated to animal welfare and care for some of the most vulnerable animals in our community.

Kate Davies' background has been in veterinary medicine for more than 20 years.

Working in five different vet clinics in Sydney and later at the Newcastle Emergency Vet Centre, Kate’s passion has been to help a multitude of sick, injured and unloved animals in Port Stephens and further afield.

Kate has rescued more than 300 animals including kangaroos, lizards, goats, sheep, Lamas, ducks, dogs and cats just to name a few.

Four Macaws were flown by a lady from WA who felt assured that only Kate would truly cherish and give the best care to the beautiful parrots.

One would expect with hundreds

of animals and birds on the property that the sanctuary would be chaotic and yet the sanctuary has a ‘zen’ feel to it with all of the animals living in harmony and peace with

one another, with everything at the sanctuary being well organised, clean and run to a firm routine.

“We know everything around and about each arrival and that's

why everyone gets exactly what they need medically, physically and emotionally,” Kate Davies told News Of The Area.

With Kate's passion comes the

difficulty she often faces of not being able to save every animal she is presented with.

“We can’t save the world for every one but we can save the world for one, one at a time.”

Kate does amazing work and several years ago she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and has to take a variety of immunosuppressants every day to combat the effects.

The couple often provide the animals to local schools as a community service at no charge, receiving many thank you letters from the children as their choice of recompense.

The Rescue and Sanctuary is financially supported by the Davies at a cost of more than $300 per week for the food bill alone.

Funny Farm asks for no payment for the service they provide but if you would like to support the sanctuary you can call CRT Raymond Terrace Warehouse on 49832803 and mention that you would like to donate to the food account of Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary, Port Stephens.

q Dudley Public School Principal Chad Tsakissiris with students and Hunter Water’s Carla McEntyre.

q Kate Davies with some of the residents at Funny Farm Rescue and Sanctuary Port Stephens. Photo: Jewell Drury.

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Spreading water safety messages through dance

By Marian SAMPSON

COMPLETE Performing Arts

and Classical Coaching in Taylors Beach has partnered with Kids Alive – Do the Five to bring a unique water safety dance show to children under five in the local community.

Studio principal Madelyn Comley said her performing arts school, Complete PACC, part of the 250-strong Ready Set Dance studios across Australia, would be performing a Ready Set Dance Water Safety Show locally, bringing water safety messages to life through dance.

“We will be sharing the shows with under fives in the local community, delivering important water safety messages in a fun and informative way,” Madelyn Comley told News Of The Area.

“Using the popular Kids Alive songs, based around water safety at the beach, pool and farm, we have created our own water safety dance show with the aim of getting under fives and their parents thinking about water safety.”

Kids Alive Managing Director Emma Lawrence said the partnership with Ready Set Dance had the potential to reach hundreds of thousands of under fives across Australia.

“We’re excited that Complete PACC at Taylors Beach will be part of the nationwide program of Ready Set Dance Water Safety Dance Shows,” she said.

“The partnerships created with Ready Set Dance means that water safety messages will not only be reaching the almost 20,000 pre-schoolers who attend Ready Set Dance studios across Australia, but the studios will now be broadening that reach within their local communities through their shows.”

In the past year, there were seventeen drowning deaths among children aged zero to four years.

While this is a 29 percent decrease on the previous year and a 23 percent decrease on the ten-year average, Kids Alive’s goal is to get this number to zero.

Madelyn Comley said Ready Set Dance teachers

received online training through Kids Alive and the content of the water safety shows aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework

and National Quality Standards.

“The initiative also aligns with the Australian Water Safety Strategy (AWSS) 2030,

with the AWSS identifying the under-fives as one of the most vulnerable groups to drowning and recognising the need for further education to

this group,” she said. “We’re thrilled to be a part of this water safety education program in our local community.”

Talented siblings both receive Mayoral Scholarships

By Marian SAMPSON

ISABELLA and Samuel

Harrop are keen students who have both been successful in applying for funding through the Mayoral Scholarship program over the years.

Three years ago, Isabella won the funding and is studying a Bachelors degree

in physiotherapy at the University of Newcastle.

She is now three years into the degree, is enjoying the study and believes she has found the right career for her.

“This is definitely where I am supposed to be and I am loving it,” Isabella told News Of The Area.

Isabella undertook a

funding.

prac last year and really enjoyed it, while next year is essentially all placement with hands on experience.

“I’m excited for the adventure and excited to see where I will go for work placement next year and to see new places.”

Her younger brother Samuel was a recipient of this year’s scholarship

Having just finished his HSC studies, Samuel is now off to university to study medical engineering.

Samuel is excited about the opportunities that the scholarship will mean to his future, viewing every dollar as another opportunity.

In the long term once he completes his degree he hopes to be involved in inventing and the production of medical devices.

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Gabrielle Lewis

By Marian SAMPSON

GABRIELLE LEWIS was one of 20 students to be awarded $2000 through the 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship program.

Gabrielle is already making strides in her studies and was unable to attend the scholarship award event as she is already in the thick of studying at the University of New South Wales.

A keen student, she excelled in both chemistry and physics during her studies at Tomaree High School.

She also enjoys dance, gymnastics, hockey, football

and horse riding.

Gabrielle is taking on a Bachelor of Biotechnology which she hopes will take her on a path to making a better and more sustainable world.

Soldiers Point Bowling Club sponsored Gabrielle’s scholarship.

“Our club actually supports all juniors in our

area, whether it be sporting or educational,” Julie Lister of Soldiers Point Bowling Club told News Of The Area.

“The club is proud to support all juniors and the club has been involved in the Mayoral Scholarships for the past fifteen years.

“This is just one way that we can help local youth,” she said.

q Kids enjoying the Ready Set Dance Program with Laurie Lawrence.

q Brother and sister Samuel and Isabella Harrop have now both been recipients of a Port Stephens Mayoral Scholarship. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Mayor Ryan Palmer with Mayoral Scholarship recipient Gabrielle Lewis’ family representatives and Julie Lister of Soldier’s Point Bowling Club. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Holly Kennedy

By Marian SAMPSON

HEADING to university with $2000 to put towards her first year of tertiary education is Holly Kennedy, a recent winner of a 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship.

Holly always aspired to be a leader at Irrawang High School, and in 2022 realised that dream as Vice-Captain for the school.

Holly is a keen athlete; playing netball, hiking, and working out at the gym.

She also loves her

vegetable garden and cooking.

It is these loves that have seen Holly pursue a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics degree at the University of Newcastle.

Essentially Holly wants to help people be their best selves through living a healthy and balanced lifestyle.

Holly’s Mayoral Scholarship has been funded through Destination Port Stephens, who have been a long term supporter of the program.

“The Mayoral Scholarships and the partnership with Destination Port Stephens is incredibly important – it is important to the youth and these scholarships are going to help these future leaders in their university life,” Mel Turner of Destination Port Stephens told News Of The Area.

“Destination Port Stephens are delighted to be associated with the Awards,” she said.

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Isaac Lyon

By Marian SAMPSON

A PROUD winner of a 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship, Isaac Lyon was unable to attend the scholarship presentations as he is already studying at the Australian National University in Canberra.

During his studies at Merewether High School he placed first in Mathematics Extension 2, Software and Design and Earth and Environmental Science.

He also won an ICAS Mathematics medal for being the top achieving student in NSW.

His chosen degree is a Bachelor of Actuarial Studies/Environment and

Sustainability.

Isaac chose these courses as he believes that the two fields will be exceptionally important in an ever changing climate where modelling, risk and consideration of resources will demonstrate feasibility for activities.

The Wests Group has been a long term supporter of the Mayoral Scholarship program and in 2023 they funded two scholarships for well deserving youth of the region.

The Wests Group is one of the region's largest employers and they understand the need for students to be well equipped with skills to pursue a meaningful career.

Mayoral Scholarship Recipient - Jessiah Barnes

By Marian SAMPSON

JESSIAH Barnes has studied hard at St Philip’s Christian College and his areas of interest have set his feet on the right start to his new career once he completes his degree a Bachelor of Design (Architecture) which he will be undertaking at the University of Newcastle.

Jessiah is a winner of the 2023 Mayoral Academic Scholarship, and has already got some

great academic achievements under his belt in Industrial Technology, Design and Technology and Mathematics.

With a love for drawing and dreams of designing big buildings and structures using innovative ideas Jessiah’s works may well one day grace our local landscapes.

“I am really proud of receiving the scholarship and I really need it,” Jessiah Barnes told News Of The Area.

“I will be putting the scholarship money towards a laptop.”

Jessiah is inspired by buildings like the new University of Newcastle city campus building and he likes the way buildings are moving towards a more sustainable outcome.

Jessiah’s scholarship is funded by McDonald Jones Homes, the largest residential builder in NSW and the ACT.

q Mayor Ryan Palmer with Mayoral Scholarship recipient Holly Kennedy and Mel Turner of Destination Port Stephens. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Mayor Ryan Palmer with Mayoral Scholarship recipient Isaac Lyon’s parents and Lee Smith of The Wests Group. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Mayor Ryan Palmer with Mayoral Scholarship recipient Jessiah Barnes and Kate Griffith of McDonald Jones Homes. Photo: Marian Sampson.

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN Frustrating

communication tool

THE most frustrating communication tool we have is our TV set.

It should be a simple exercise of just switching it on for the news or the entertainment we need.

Would you like to watch tennis, football or any other world class sporting event or even the local evening TV news?

Of course you would, but now things start to go wrong.

The picture breaks up, it pixelates, your set says the TV is not tuned properly, check the antenna connection…

If it could think of another reason why your picture has evolved into panic mode, I’m sure it would.

Some blame the NBN, others blame the wind which could sway the antenna, maybe there is a storm between us and Newcastle and others might say it’s your TV set which could need to be upgraded or re-programmed.

Having worked my way through all these issues and found that none of them apply to my TV sets, I guess I just become frustrated and cannot do anything practical to restore stable viewing.

Eventually quality viewing is restored automatically so we let go of the issue rather than try to sort it out.

I now have a list of other TV viewers in our approximate area, living in nearby locations up to 25 kilometers away from home and they report the same pixelating picture syndrome when I telephone them to say my TV reception is at it again, so how is yours doing?

In every instance they report the same issue and say how frustrating and incurable the issue has become.

So, whose fault is it?

My view is that the issue is located at the transmission tower where our pictures are delivered from.

My guess is that there is lack of maintenance at this location which results in transmission interruption or failure.

The fact that the picture quality suddenly reverts to normal means that the issue at transmission is seen and resolved at the end.

Isn’t it interesting that the advertisements usually transmit without issue but the plot in the movie is lost whilst the pixelation takes over.

So, what can we do about it?

I’m amazed that in our general location with a majority of retired folk who have the time and need for reliable TV broadcasts, are not operating in revolt mode, are not writing letters to politicians or driving the TV repair guys to distraction over this continuing picture failure.

Maybe they are but still nothing is happening to resolve the problem.

This is an issue that detracts from our way of life and in a first world country with skilled communication professionals, why is this happening?

At present we have a first world service that is operating in a third world fashion.

The media giants need to be put on notice that the public’s acceptance of poor reception is wearing thin and they need to do something about it.

Free TV is a great concept but needs to work efficiently where content is good, but delivery performance is very poor.

JOHN: johnblackbourn41@gmail.com

Dorin’s Draws By Paul

DORIN

On theCouch

Email Jasminda:

DEAR

Jasminda,

I recently made a delicious tuna slice for our church group and everyone loved it, but I later discovered I'd used the cat's tuna instead of tuna for human consumption. Should I tell them?

Penny G.

Oh, Penny. If you hadn't mentioned that you'd made it for your church group, I would have said, let bygones be bygones, which is the sort of vague, encouraging advice you will find in the bible interspersed with the somewhat less encouraging descriptions of war, human sacrifice, and murder.

Commission campaign to tackle election disinformation

THE NSW Electoral Commission has launched its campaign to help reduce the spread of disinformation ahead of the NSW State election.

The Stop and Consider campaign is based on the campaign used by the Australian Electoral Commission for the 2022 Federal election.

This campaign is intended to provide voters with tools to identify disinformation when they come across it and direct them to more reliable information sources.

NSW Electoral Commissioner John Schmidt said there was already a lot of information circulating about the upcoming State election on Saturday, 25 March.

“With so much information available to voters it can be hard to know what is true and what isn’t. I encourage all voters to stop and consider the information they are seeing and hearing.”

The NSW Electoral Commission is encouraging voters to think about three things when they encounter electoral communications:

• Reliable: Is the information from a reliable source?

• Current: When was it published?

• Safe: Could it be a scam?

Mr Schmidt said false information about elections circulating in the community and

online could undermine confidence in the integrity of democratic processes.

“The campaign aims to maintain public confidence in, and understanding of, the electoral process and election outcome.

“Although the Commission’s role is not to regulate truth in political advertising, these principles can also be applied by voters to a broad range of information they encounter about the upcoming NSW State election.”

Disinformation register

The NSW Electoral Commission has launched a disinformation register which rebuts prominent false and misleading statements about electoral processes in NSW.

The register already contains examples of disinformation which have been identified.

“We do not comment on whether campaign claims made by political participants (or their supporters) are true or false. “As the independent administrator and regulator of elections in NSW, our focus is on the integrity of the electoral process itself.”

Working with online platforms

The NSW Electoral Commission undertakes ongoing monitoring of media and social media during election periods to identify disinformation.

It is also working with online platforms

In the scheme of things, I'd say tuna slice made with pet food is relatively harmless. Interestingly, upmarket pet food often costs more than food for human consumption and looks so delectable, that it's no wonder you made this error.

I'd only start worrying if, next time you go to church, your friends greet you by coughing up a hair ball before rubbing themselves against your leg then biting your ankle, or, alternatively, they bring dead mice to the parish door and use the pews as scratching posts.

To safeguard against this error in the future, store your cat's tinned food in a separate location. Maybe make something less fraught next timescones, for example.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

to reduce the risk of harm that may arise from the spread of disinformation.

The NSW Electoral Commission is also a party to the Electoral Council of Australia and New Zealand (ECANZ) Statement of intent concerning electoral management arrangements with online platforms for Australian Elections.

Find more information about the 2023 NSW State election on the NSW Electoral Commission website.

Nominations open for Australia’s Heritage Lists

THE Federal Government is calling for public nominations to preserve sites of cultural and historic significance on the National Heritage List and on the Commonwealth Heritage List.

Nominations of a place with outstanding heritage values can be made by anyone.

The independent Australian Heritage Council will assess the values of the nominated place against set criteria and make recommendations to the Minister for the Environment and Water.

There are currently 119 sites from across Australia included on the National Heritage List and close to 400 on the Commonwealth Heritage list.

These special places all contribute to Australia’s national identity.

The National Heritage List includes natural, historic and Indigenous places that

are of outstanding national heritage value to the nation.

Examples of places already on the National Heritage List range from built icons like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Sydney Opera House to less well known but significant sites like the Moree Baths and Swimming Pool in regional NSW.

Natural sites include Bondi Beach in Sydney and Shark Bay in Western Australia, and Indigenous sites include Wurrwurruy stone arrangements in the Northern Territory.

The Commonwealth Heritage List includes natural, historic and cultural heritage places across

Commonwealth land and waters or owned or managed by the Commonwealth Government.

Examples of places on the Commonwealth Heritage List include historic lighthouses, post offices, courts and army barracks and bases.

“Australians know the value of our special places – natural places, built icons and Indigenous places,” said Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek.

“We visit them, we live near them and they help to shape our national identity.

“I encourage the public and local community groups to nominate the special

places in their communities – we want to make sure the Heritage Lists reflect what Australians value.

“Our heritage tells our story – it is a showcase of the unique environments, First Nations culture and our development as a nation.

“This is a chance for everyone to have a say in how the country showcases our outstanding heritage values and preserves the places that have helped shape our national identity.”

Nominations for both lists close on 19 April 2023.

To nominate a place visit www.dcceew.gov.au/parksheritage/heritage/about/ national/national-heritagelisting-process

READING by Lynne Miles: John 6: 15-21 (Abridged) "Jesus disciples were sailing to Capernaum. It was dark and a strong wind made the sea very rough. About 3 miles out they saw Jesus walking on the water towards them and they were frightened. Jesus said to them, It is I, do not be afraid."

Tennis ace Olivia bound for State Carnival

By Chris KARAS

TANILBA Bay’s budding tennis ace Olivia McLoughlin is the pride of Port Stephens after booking a berth at the prestigious NSW State Tennis Championships Carnival to be held in Albury during May.

Eleven-year-old Olivia, a pupil at Tanilba Bay Public School, was one of five girls chosen to represent Hunter at the State Carnival following stand out performances at last Friday’s Regional trials at District Park, Broadmeadow.

An outstanding prospect, young Olivia won seven of her nine matches and demonstrated her natural allcourt skills to finish second overall from a strong field of ten girls.

She will be the lone Port Stephens representative in the Hunter squad that will travel down to Albury for the coveted Carnival.

“This is a tremendous feat by a young local in only her second year of playing tennis,” Olivia’s coach Kelly Wildon of Foreshore Tennis told News Of The Area.

“She has a wonderful attitude and continues to improve with each competition - the tougher the task the more she rises to the challenge,” revealed Kelly.

“Olivia is a delight to coach and has a good work ethic and is so determined to develop her game,” Kelly added.

McLoughlin advanced to the Regional phase after winning the Zone section with an impressive victory over Tanilba Bay Public School colleague Mila McIntosh in

the District singles final at Raymond Terrace.

Two other Port Stephens tennis hopefuls - Dashiell Lockie and Henry Harris - competed at the Regional trials in the Boys section which featured 20 players.

Dashiell and Henry are Year 6

Nelson Bay Golf Club

students at Soldiers Point Public School and showed their potential by each winning two matches in a strong field.

Olivia has produced consistent displays since taking up the sport with her Inter Club Challenge tournament victories in Green Ball (10-12 years) at Lemon Tree Passage and Yellow Ball (13 years plus) at Broadmeadow a sign of things to come.

q Emerging Tanilba Bay tennis prospect Olivia McLoughlin will represent Hunter at the NSW State Tennis Championships Carnival in Albury during May.

Bowling Club celebrates another successful year

NELSON Bay Bowling Club held their Presentation night on 21 January 2022 an event enjoyed immensely by all members and guests.

Excellent meals were served by our catering staff along with complimentary wine from the Club’s generous sponsors, Angove Wines.

“The music was provided by a two piece band who entertained members and guests throughout the night that saw many take advantage of the dance floor,” said Nelson Bay Bowling Club’s Bernie Carroll.

“Kane Coulls kept the night flowing with another master class MC role and thank you to CEO Richard Girvan and his staff for organising once again a very successful event.”

Congratulations go to Bernie Carroll and Kane Coulls for receiving the 2022 Nelson Bay Bowling Club Female and Male Bowler of the Year award.

Congratulations also go to Sue Clark who secured the title of Most Improved Bowler.

Well done to all the winners and runners up who received awards on the night, outstanding

achievements!

In other news, the ladies of Nelson Bay Women’s Bowling Club recently raised $600 at their annual fund raising charity event.

“Teal day is a day to support Australians affected by ovarian cancer, honour those we have lost and raise awareness of this deadly disease to change the story for future generations,” Bernie said.

All the ladies dressed in teal colour to mark the occasion and everyone appeared to enjoy a great day of bowls, fun and friendship.

“Thank you to Pam Pulbrook and the wonderful Committee members for their outstanding efforts once again in ensuring the day was a success,” Bernie said.

SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2023

Mens Stableford

- L & Z Chalmers

- Gymea Lily Course

A1 Harvey Payne (10) 37

B1 Gavin Rocher (17) 37

C1 John Elsworth (27) 38

Women Stableford

- L & Z Chalmers

- Gymea Lily Course

A1 Karen West (19) 37

A2 Robyn Rocher (21) 36c/b

B2 Claudia Stockenhuber (32) 34

B2 Tina Wasilewicz (33) 33

Mixed 4B Stableford

- L&Z Chalmers

- Gymea Course

- Overall Winners

1 Tony Short & Julie Newsham 45

2 Jeannie Punshon & Steve Punshon 43c/b

3 Gavin Rocher & Robyn Rocher 43c/b

4 Fran Giudes & David Warder 43c/b

MONDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2023

Vets Division

1 Doug McClure 20

2 Richard Lithgow 18

TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2023

Womens Stableford

A1 Colleen Beattie (20) 35

A2 Heather Atkins (20) 32c/b

A3 Carmel Walsh (19) 32c/b

B1 Alana McGee (27) 39

B2 Gwenda Bates (29) 34

B3 Wendy Heapy (22) 33c/b

C1 Ruth Buchanan (34) 35

C2 Rosalie Derrick (36) 33

C3 Di Brown (36) 30c/b

WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY 2023

Mens Par: Bushbox Course

Over-all Winners:

1 Gary McCann (25) +2

2 Mark Baker (27) 0

3 Aaron Lambert (18) -1

Mens Par: Christmas Course

Overall Winners:

1 Bill Joncevski (24) +3

2 Michael Bonnici (2) +1

3 David Monin (19) 0

THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 2023

Women’s Stableford:

Gymea Lily Course

A1 Barbara Frost (15) 37

A2Mary Reisch (17) 35

A3 Joan Frost (31)

B1 Ros Metham (46) 34

B2 Vicki Smith (47) 32

B3 Gail Holdforth (46) 31

Men Stableford:

Xmas Bush course

Overall, Winners

1 Peter Campbell (16 35c/b,

2 John Hansen (19) c/b,

3 Kevin Morgan (13) 35

VETS:

1 Warren Parkinson 21

2 Robert Wasilewicz 19

3 Stuart Manley 19.

FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2023

Mens Stableford:

Xmas Bush Course

A1 Guy Jennings (12) 40c/b

A2 Chris Mawson (9) 40

A3 Brian Tomlins (11) 39

B1 John Evans (19) 41

B2 Barry Leo (18) 40c/b

B3 John Delaney (21) 40

C1 Lars Tunell (Horizons Golf Club)

C2 Steve Punchon (31) 38

C3 Peter Page (27) 37c/b

Womens Stableford: Xmas Bush Course - Over-all Winners

1 Kris Heggie (18) 36

2 Beth MacDuff (26) 34c/b

3 Nicola Bethwaite (26) 34

Mixed 4BBB Stableford - Xmas Bush Course

1 Dick Lewis & Sue Lewis Score 48

2 Barry Leo & Brian Tomlins Score 47

SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY 2023

Mens Stableford:

Christmas Courses

A1 Elio Mislov (13) 38 c/b

A2 Thomas Ainsworth (7) 38

A3 Robert Castle (15) 37 c/b

B1 Glen Egan (20) 38

B2 Dan Unthank (22) 37 c/b

B3 Ryan Pain (18) 37

C1 Greg Flux (24) 36

C2 Michael Monin (34) 34 c/b

C3 Errol Shaw (25) 34 c/b

Mens Stableford: Brushbox Course

A1 Mark Limana (13) 39 c/b

A2 David Hogan (4) 39

A3 Tim Chaplin (14) 38

B1 Sean Gardner (18) 40

B2 Robert Lord (19) 39

B3 John Mannering (20) 38 c/b

C1 Andrew Driscoll (32) 36

C2 David Davis (35) 34 c/b

C3 Kevin Humphreys (24) 34

Women’s Stableford: Brushbox Course

Overall, Winners:

1 Barbara Frost (16) 34

2 Julie Newsham (22) 28 c/b

3 Rita Fitzgerald (19) 28

q The ladies of the Nelson Bay Women’s Bowling Club dressed in teal.

q Nelson Bay Bowling Club Female Bowler of the Year, Bernie Carroll and Male Bowler of the Year, Kane Coulls.

Irrawang High students splash out at Swimming Carnival

By Marian SAMPSON

AFTER a very long hiatus all the students from Irrawang High School were able to attend the same swimming carnival this year.

q Everyone got into the spirit of the annual swimming carnival.

Students rallied and enjoyed the day as the houses competed against each other at the swimming pool.

Lue Fagan of Irrawang High School told News Of The Area, “We haven’t had a whole school swimming

carnival for two years because of COVID but we came back with a bang this year.

“The serious competitors swam from 8-9am then the whole school took part in races and there were

plenty of novelty events.”

The school houses competed against each other with Bramley winning the day on 1718 points followed closely by Moy on 1515 points.

Dawson House had 791 points

q Competitive swimming was held early in the day.

and Osborne house trailed on 545 points.

“It was a fantastic day!” Lue said.

The team at the NOTA congratulate all the swimmers for their efforts and wish those swimmers going through to the zone carnival further success.

Showcase National Dance and Singing success for Darcy siblings

FROM Page 24

2023 Showcase National Dance and Singing extravaganza at Star Casino Broadbeach on the Gold Coast.

Seventeen-year-old Kyara competed in tap dancing and clinched the national title for both Senior Elite Tap and Senior Elite Song and Tap with her items ‘Bad’ and ‘I’m the Greatest Star’.

It followed her National Dance title success as a twelve-year-old back in 2018.

“It was an amazing effort to come away with a national title after many months of hard work,” Kyara told News Of The Area.

q National Singing title winner Scarlett Darcy of Medowie.

week.

Kyara also was awarded a second place for her waltz tap and a third placing for her slow tap and came into reckoning for Showcase Dancer

Thursday, 2 March 2023

of the Year.

The competition featured dance students from all over Australia, New Zealand and China with Kyara qualifying at a Regional heat last May.

She also was able to participate in a variety of dance workshops while performing throughout the

Fourteen-year-old Scarlett competed in singing and took out the national title in the Teen Diamond Division for Musical Theatre Song, performing ‘Gimme Gimme’ from Thoroughly Modern Millie.

Competing against students

from all over Australia and New Zealand, talented Scarlett also was awarded a second placing for the Teen Diamond Any Song Division after singing ‘They Just Keep Moving The Line’ from Smash.

“I was inspired to sing after watching my sister win her first

National Dance title five years ago,” revealed Scarlett.

Both girls attend the Hunter School of Performing Arts and have danced since the age of two with Dance n’ Dazzle Studio at Medowie which is operated by their mother Corynne Darcy, a former state dancing champion in her youth.

Kyara is the school Vice Captain and will embark on a two week Dance Workshop Tour of New York and Los Angeles over Easter.

“Performing each day builds my stamina and pushes me to become a better dancer,” said the Year 12 student, who hopes to perform in dance musicals down the track.

Both Kyara and Scarlett named their mother as being a huge influence on their dance and singing careers with Kyara also praising one of her tap teachers in Gina Mead.

Scarlett, who has had singing tuition with Alison Cox since the age of seven, was a lead vocalist in the Hunter region’s Starstruck musical last year and is currently auditioning for a role in Starstruck 2023 – Ignite to be staged in June as well as her school musical production Legally Blonde.

The Year 9 student plans to study Musical Theatre at the Performing Arts Academy in Western Australia.

“To watch my sister earn a title as well during the Championships proved the icing on the cake and made it a showcase to savour,” she said.

q Heads Up!

q Thumbs up all round at the Irrawang High School Swimming Carnival.

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paper

3. The boy’s tongue

4. The street sign is attached to the pole by one piece of metal. 5. The street name is different. SCRAMBLED WORDS: Magpie.

BIG CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

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

YOU'RE JOKIN'

How do you fix a cracked pumpkin? A pumpkin patch.

When is it bad luck to be followed by a black cat? When you’re a mouse.

What do you call two witches living together? Broommates.

What happens when a vampire goes in the snow? Frost bite.

What instrument does a skeleton play? The trom-bone.

Why did the zombie skip school? He was feeling rotten.

1 2 3 8 7 6 5 4 9

What is a vampire’s favorite fruit? A blood orange.

Where do baby ghosts go during the day? Day-scare centers.

Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance? Because he had no body to go with.

What candy do you eat on the playground? Recess pieces.

How do ghosts wash their hair? With sham-boo.

What’s a witch’s favorite subject in school? Spelling.

ANSWERS: 1. They are frescoes. 2. Superman is weakened by kryptonite. 3. They are species of butterflies.

Public Notices

For Sale

BREVILLE Juicer great working condition

$99 Call 0493 078 190

www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au

Aerial spraying (using drones) of Bitou Bush on beaches

MidCoast Council will be carrying out aerial herbicide spraying at various locations along our coastal strip, for the control of Bitou Bush. Scheduled works will occur intermittently during the month of March until early April and recommencing early May until June, weather permitting.

This activity is undertaken as a part of a broader, collaborative and coordinated program with other public authorities and land management agencies on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Council’s contractors, experienced in aerial spraying using drones, will be following recommendations contained within the “best practice guidelines for aerial spraying of Bitou Bush in New South Wales”, as published by The Department of Environment and Conservation, Natural Heritage Trust and National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Two herbicides will be used within different areas determined by site specific requirements. Lynx WG (Metsulfuron methyl 600g/Kg) will be applied at 20 – 30g/ha or Macspred Glymac 360 (Glyphosate 360g/L) will be applied at 2 L/ha. These herbicides will be applied, as per requirements of APVMA off label permit 12251 for the control of Bitou Bush in coastal sand dunes, bushland and grass land.

The following areas may be temporarily closed to public access for the duration of the spraying or from 7am until 5pm on the specific treatment days:

• Crowdy Beach

• Crowdy Head Reserve (Harrington Beach)

• Manning Point Beach

• Sandbar / Cellito Beach at Pacific Palms

• Bennetts Beach, Yacabba Peninsular, Jimmys Beach and Winda Woppa at Hawks Nest

Contact MidCoast Council for further information.

PO BOX 482 TAREE NSW 2430

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Karuah Motor Yacht Club

is a sports club that is family orientated located on the Karuah River Waterfront. We are a licensed premises open every Friday night from 5:00pm for delicious meals and desserts.

0415 419 741 mail@kmyc.net.au Finduson Facebook

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War Medals

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

EXERCISE Machine Total gym shaper plus instructions, folds up Nelson Bay area Ph Ron 0478 608 379 Free

Pets

SMOODLE, Maltese/ ShihTzu / Poodle. $2,000

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Items

NELSON BAY RSL SUB BRANCH

AGM FOR NELSON BAY RSL SUB-BRANCH

to be held at the completion of the monthly meeting on March the 19th in the Remembrance Room at Wests Diggers 88 Shoal Bay Road Nelson Bay at 10.30am

Nominations for President, Secretary ,Treasurer and Committee should be forwarded to the secretary NLT Friday the 17th March 2023

CD stacker, wooden cabinet small size 53cmH

x 24cmW 15cmD $10

Large garden Scythe wooden handle $10

Spirit level aluminum surround 120cm L $20

Ph: 4981 7523

DRESS making mannequin, Adjustable waist, bust and hips $25

Tow hitch clamp

SCA brand new $15

Ph: 0493 078 190

For Sale

25 CD compilations

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

Ph: 02 4966 5000

BUFFET and Hutch

White Painted Pine $200 Ph 02 49971807

BUNNYKINS Collection

Royal Doulton Crockery

6 piece Unmarked $65 Ph 0429 410 590

CABINET 4 Door

Painted Hot Pink two available $20 each Ph 02 4997 1807

COSMOPOLITAN

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

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

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 F300622

DRESS, New, Short Sleeve, Golden Blue Marble print Size M / Maxi Length Light weight & lined $ 50. 0427 818 294 f230223

For Sale

F2 Wave 8.4 windsurfer & fin, Mennem brand

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

FORMAL Dress suit

mature figure Frank Lyman brand, Midnight Blue, Gold flecked overlay, worn once Size 14 Can/USA $180

GARDEN tools

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

GASTRA Nitros

Windsurfer 9 meter sail & bag. Used only 4 times. $99. Mast 4.9 Luff 514cm Base 24cm Boom 249cm. IMCS 29. 0419 932 992 Tea Gardens. F230223

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

GOLF or Shopping Scooter, 2sp Lotus Blake Tycoon AZ36. Can be fully disassembled $3500ono Ph: 49970435

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

GOLFING accessories

For Sale

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

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

DVD movies incl. drama and westerns, mainly last 5-20 years. Incl 1 TV series 10x10 disks $60 Ph: 02 4966 5000 F180822

ELECTRIC oil heater, 43 x 61 $20. 0402 087 401 F230223

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

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

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

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

BICYCLES 1 x mens

1 x womens $50 each

Ph: 0427 879 025

BOX Trailer 7ft x 4ft

Galvanised, Carry bars Registered, in good order $500. Ph: 0417 445 490 e090323

ELECTRIC treadmill adjusts to incline Foldable. Tracks distances, times and calories. Has emergency stop function. $50 Ph: 4919 8117 f260123

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 Single adjust slatted bedframes & 2 latex mattresses VGC $500 each

PH: 49979797

LADIES E-Bike trike

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

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

MANNEQUIN Size 12 $20 Ph 02 4997 1807

F160223

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

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

MUST sell! Fishing reels, lines and many others. Price - best offers! Ph: 4997 0611

OFFICE Chair near new leather and chrome. $50

Ph: 0457 087 178 f020323

PORTABLE clothesline GC, $25. 0413 023 296

PRYDE Windsufing

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

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

RAIL Corp Wall telephones and desktop push buttom phone 90’s Nokia Mobile 6300 in box, charger and manual 00’s. Samsung mobile and charger 00’s. 2 x Motorola units, chargers with info 90’s. Cheap best offers 4981 7523 f151222

ROYAL Doulton

Bone China 40 Pc

8 setting dinner set Ideal Christmas Gift $95 Ph 0416 229 166 f011222

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

GYM Set complete with stacker weights total workout. $480

Ph: 0476 789 721

HOME Brew Kit, unused $25. 0402087401

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

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

LADIES Swimsuit

Tankini top and matching brief, Black Size 20 Label Genevieve. Brand new all labels attached $90

Ph: 0412 083 543

For Sale

SALON hair dryer, new $20. 0457 087 178

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

TIMBER bedheads 1x queen $75, 1x double $55. 0407 915 768 f020323

TV Corner cabinet Shelving underneath 2 door unit, on wheels 100cm W x 60cm H 65cm L. $50. 4981 7523 f090223

TYRES 4 x Golf rims and tires 195-65R15 $50 all 2 FWD tires 24565R17 50% tread $10 all Ph: 4984 3710 or 0407461 454 f251022

WALKING Machine Electric digital control fold up. $350 Ph: 0476 789 721

WELLINGTON boots as new $25. 4997 0611

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

WORK

$100 Ph: 4938 5923

Boats

For Sale Motors

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

For Quote: 0484 137 580 e040523

RYOBI 4 Stroke mower near new $220 Ph: 4997 0495

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

Ph: 0418 430 643

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

Tea Gardens. Peter 0419 932 992

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

Ph 0415 353 798

HONDA Accord 2007 Auto, V6, Excellent cond. Reg BBD55K Ph: 0411 114 614

16FT Supreme Territory all terrain, simplicity suspension, double bed air, all towing gear, annex all in VGC, garaged at all times, asking $30,000 ono. 0429 970 456

2006 OLYMPIC Javelin SP 19’6’ dual axle queen bed, shower/toilet combo, gas/electric fridge with freezer, microwave stove with griller 12mths rego, excellent condition $29,500 ono

Ph: 0438 563 329

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WEDNESDAY THE SWAP

SBS, 8.30pm

SUNDAY VERA

ABC, 8.30pm

Devoted fans of this long-running drama can breathe a sigh of relief – no-nonsense sleuth DCI Vera Stanhope (Brenda Blethyn) will return for at least one more instalment after this latest four-episode run wraps up next week. Rest assured, Vera isn’t hanging up her iconic green mac and fisherman hat just yet. In tonight’s penultimate episode of season 12, simply titled “Blue”, Vera gets her teeth stuck into another baffling mystery when a second-generation police officer is found dead floating in a park lake. The unorthodox but perceptive crime-solver treads carefully on both sides of the thin blue line as she bids to uncover the truth.

FRIDAY, March 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 Gardening Australia. Edmanson cultivates autumn colour.

8.30 Endeavour. (Mav) Part 1 of 3. A grisly discovery in a College garden raises suspicion among a celebrated Oxford orchestra, but when a second tragedy hits, this time within their ranks, Endeavour discovers a story the would sooner forget.

10.00 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.35 ABC Late News.

11.50 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Mal, R)

12.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R)

1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

This first-of-its-kind social experiment is set to shake up the country’s cultural divide, break down social barriers and boost acceptancea – all by giving 12 very different Brisbane students and their families the chance to swap schools for a term. Ali Kadri, CEO of the Islamic College of Brisbane, is behind the exchange, which sees six Muslim families, four Catholic families and two atheist families take a leap of faith that will test their preconceptions of each others’ lives. The results are eye-opening, and at times challenging, but there’s no doubt the students, their families – and viewers – will be changed for the better.

THURSDAY THE PIANO

NITV, 9.30pm

A 19th-century Scottish woman

resolutely mute, immigrant (Sam Neill). Her beloved piano is abandoned on the beach, only to be adopted by her leering neighbour (Harvey Keitel). Not a frame is wasted by director Jane Campion and each performance is note-perfect, with Hunter and Paquin both earning Oscars. One of the greats.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wrecks That Changed The World: Danger Ahead.

8.30 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways: Devon. (PG, R) Presented by Rob Bell.

9.25 Royal Autopsy. Part 1 of 2.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

1.25 Romulus. (MA15+sv, R)

3.25 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 Better Homes And Gardens.

Johanna Griggs and Pete Colquhoun check out LiveWorkShare House. Adam Dovile meets Bega artist Jen Mallinson.

8.30 MOVIE: Hacksaw Ridge. (2016, MA15+v, R) Based on a true story. A conscientious objector, who worked as a medic on the frontlines of World War II without ever firing a shot or even carrying a gun, wins the US Medal of Honor. Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington, Vince Vaughn.

11.15 MOVIE: Point Of No Return. (1993, Mlsv, R) Bridget Fonda.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Penrith Panthers v Brisbane Broncos.

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

10.40 All The Way: Panthers Title Defence. (PG) Narrated by Mick Fanning.

12.10 The First 48: Bad Love. (Mav, R)

1.00 Surfing Australia TV. (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. Michael Hing, Georgie Tunny, Susie Youssef and Liz Ellis take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Hosted by comedian Graham Norton.

8.30 Taskmaster Australia. (PGl, R) Comedy game show featuring comedians performing a series of tricky tasks.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R)

11.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, March 4

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Bowls. Ultimate Bowls 2022. Event

1. Final. H’lights. 3.00 Figure Skating. Four Continents C’ships. H’lights. 4.35 Secret Scotland. (PG, R) 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

12.00 Horse Racing. Australian Guineas Day and Randwick Guineas Day.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

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

6.25 NSW Election Announcements. (R)

6.30 Better Date Than Never. (Final, PG, R)

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

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, PG) Nonnatus House faces its darkest day.

8.35 The Larkins At Christmas. (PG, R) As the Larkins prepare for Christmas, the village faces a rash of burglaries.

9.40 Traces. (Mal, R) A lab assistant pursues a killer.

10.30 Miniseries: Time. (Malv, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.30 Britain’s Scenic Railways. (R)

9.25 Inside Windsor Castle. (PGa, R)

10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Premiere, MA15+as)

11.10 UFOs. (PGa)

2.30 Some Kind Of Heaven. (Md, R)

4.00 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, March 5

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.55 NSW Election Announcements. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv) Florence returns to Saint-Marie.

8.30 Vera. (Ma) Part 3 of 4.

10.05 Miniseries: Butterfly. (Final, Ma)

10.50 Queerstralia. (Malns, R)

11.50 Finding Alice. (Ml, R)

12.35 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

1.35 Victoria. (Final, PG, R)

2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.15 Last Tango In Halifax. (Ml, R)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Mornign Programs. 11.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch.

1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian ProMX C’ship. Round 1. 4.00 Cycling. UCI Women’s World Tour. Strade Bianche Women. H’lights.

5.00 Surf Life Saving. Australian Interstate C’ships. H’lights. 5.30 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Ancient Egypt By Train. (PG)

8.30 Chernobyl: The New Evidence. (PG, R)

10.20 Castles: Secrets, Mysteries And Legends. (Mav, R)

11.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

12.25 Great British Railway Journeys.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 To Be Advised.

8.00 Border Patrol. (PGa) Follows the men and women who protect New Zealand’s borders from drugs, weapons, pests and diseases.

8.30 MOVIE: John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019, MA15+v, R) Having been declared excommunicado by the High Table, John Wick is pursued by a host of killers. Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Laurence Fishburne.

11.10 MOVIE: Absolute Power. (1997, Mlv, R) A thief uncovers a deadly conspiracy. Clint Eastwood.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGal)

8.30 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PGals, R) An old man reads a love story. Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling.

11.00 MOVIE: The Choice. (2016, PGals)

1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)

1.50 Talking Honey. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGl, R) Lifeguards investigate a floating object.

6.30 To Be Advised.

7.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv)

The team investigates a shootout.

8.30 FBI: International. (Mv) When an American vintner is shot and killed on his wine estate in France, the Fly Team must determine if the region’s local protest group with a history of violence against foreigners is to blame.

10.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) Parker is the victim of identity theft.

11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R)

12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00

6am Morning Programs.

MOVIE: Pokémon: Lucario And The Mystery Of Mew. (2005) 3.30 Motor Racing. ABB

Formula E World C’ship. Cape Town ePrix.

6.00 Seven News.

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

9.00 7NEWS Spotlight: Peter Bol. (PG)

9.30 The Latest: Seven News.

10.00 Manhunt: The Porsche Kid. (Malv, R) Takes a look at the “Porsche kid”, Bret Lindsay Capper, whose crime spree ended after a week-long manhunt.

11.00 Born To Kill? Beverley Allitt. (MA15+) A look at the case of Beverly Allitt.

12.00 MOVIE: Doomsday Man. (2000, Mav, R) James Marshall.

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

10.10 Australian Crime Stories: Million Dollar Mystery. (Mv, R)

11.15 The First 48. (Mav)

12.05 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mdv, R)

1.00 Explore TV. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. With the Vigilantes having taken over, the OG Heroes are hanging on for dear life.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav) When a special forces US Marine captain is murdered, the NCIS team finds a suspect in an unusual place.

10.00 FBI. (Mv, R) After Rina is critically wounded, the team discovers that a vengeful Vargas orchestrated the shooting.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, March 6

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

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News.

1.00 Being Frank: The Frank Gardner Story. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament.

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.00 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 10.55 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PGv, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Ladies. (PGav, R) 2.45 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

TUESDAY, March 7

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 11.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens.

(R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Father Brown. (PG, R)

2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 11.00 Looking For Rembrandt. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Ladies. (PGa, R) 2.45 Mastermind Aust. (R)

The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Perfect Boss. (2013, Mav, R) 2.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Cash and Eden are wrapped in a love bubble.

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

8.45 Starstruck. (PG) Another batch of superfans compete for a chance to win the £50,000 prize.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 3 of 4.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

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

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

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

8.30 The Good Doctor. (Madms) Shaun invites Aaron to stay with him while he has exterminators at his house.

9.30 Quantum Leap. (Mav) Ben leaps into a 16-year-old boy’s body.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Police Custody USA. (Madl)

12.00 MOVIE: The Nightingale. (2018, MA15+alv, R)

Tilligerry Social Golf Club

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia.

8.40 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml) Hosted by Chrissie Swan.

9.40 Ghosts. (PGals) Trevor receives disturbing news.

10.10 The Montreal Comedy Festival. (R) Stand-up performances from comedians.

11.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mdv, R)

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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

7.30 Australian Survivor. With numbers dwindling, it is anyone’s game to take out the title of Sole Survivor and claim the $500,000 prize.

9.00 NCIS. (Mav) An old pal of Torres’ comes to him, disheveled and bloodied, for guidance before disappearing.

11.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mav, R) A US Marine captain is murdered.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, March 8

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 11.00 Looking For Rembrandt. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 I Want To Make A Film About Women. (PG)

4.25 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Cargo. (MA15+a)

12.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

12.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 4.

2.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

3.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, March 9

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

9.35 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 10.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R) 11.00 Looking For Rembrandt. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 First Ladies. (PGal, R) 2.45 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 The Architecture The Railways Built. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG)

6.30 SBS

7.35

8.30

(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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The Best Of The Russell Gilbert Show. (Ml) Part 1 of 2.

8.45 The Front Bar: All Sports Edition. (M) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a look at the world of sport and catch up with the stars of yesteryear.

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

10.55 The Latest: Seven News.

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

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30

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

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

8.40 Law & Order: SVU. (Masv) Benson tries to make Noah’s Christmas wish come true when a case falls in her lap.

9.40 Fire Country. (Mv) An internal investigation is launched after a life was lost following a difficult rescue that went awry.

10.40 Bull. (Ma, R)

12.30 The Project. (R)

1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Bree’s secret sidelines Remi.

8.30 Code 1: The Martin Place Siege. (Mav) Takes a look at Sydney’s 2014 Martin Place siege of a Lindt Chocolate Café by a domestic terrorist.

9.30 Air Crash Investigations:

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Taskmaster Australia. (Ml) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows.

9.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival. Stand-up comedy from James Acaster, Patton Oswalt, Sophie Buddle, Sindhu Vee, Caroline Rhea and Jo Koy.

10.30 Would I Lie To You? Australia. (Ml, R) Hosted by Chrissie Swan.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

Sister Act

Collecting a second major trophy at the same event is just as impressive and would be the ultimate experience for a relative competitor.

By Chris KARAS

WINNING a national title is a proud accomplishment for any family member.

Medowie siblings Kyara and Scarlett Darcy achieved this unique feat recently when they were both crowned national champions at the

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q Medowie’s Kyara Darcy displays her Showcase National Dance Championship awards.