Port Stephens News Of The Area 2 May 2024

By Marian SAMPSON

ATTEMPTING

Kevin

in the Global Solo Challenge, a daring journey in which sailors attempt to sail singlehanded and non-stop around the world via ‘the three great capes’.

The Port Stephens Yacht Club member

was forced to stop his circumnavigation attempt when he failed to meet a deadline to depart from Hobart on the next leg of the journey.

Kevin and his yacht ‘Roaring 40’ quietly slipped back into the Bay last week after the Sail Port Stephens fleet departed.

For Kevin, returning to the Bay was a bittersweet moment.

He and the boat are in good shape while two of his competitors lost their vessels and required rescuing by merchant vessels.

Kevin’s journey saw him

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RENTAL STRESS

q A defiant Kevin Le Poidevin is already planning to complete his circumnavigation.

Photo: Marian Sampson.

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Calls for social housing investment as rental affordability crashes to new lows

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rental listings across Australia and found that affordability has crashed to record lows.

Out of 45,115 rental listings, it was found that zero rentals were affordable for a person on Youth Allowance.

The internationally accepted benchmark is that rent needs to be no more than 30 percent of a household budget to be affordable for people on low incomes.

A total of 289 rentals (0.6 percent) were affordable for a person earning a full-time minimum wage, while 89 rentals (0.2 percent) were

affordable for a person on the Age Pension.

Just 31 rentals (0.1 percent) were affordable for a person on the Disability Support Pension, and three rentals (all share houses) were affordable for a person on JobSeeker.

The report also shed a light on the realities of renting in the Hunter region.

Every year Newcastle Anglican tests if it is possible for people on low incomes to rent a home in the private market.

“We do this by taking a snapshot of the properties listed for rent on realestate.

com.au on one weekend in March,” the report states.

“We then assess whether each property is affordable and suitable for fourteen types of households on low incomes.”

To test whether a listing is affordable, Newcastle Anglican calculates the income for the household types using government data.

These figures are used to calculate the maximum affordable rent for each household type, and are compared against listed properties that are suitable for each household type.

On the weekend of 16

March 2024, 1,749 private rentals were advertised for rent across the Newcastle, Hunter, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Mid Coast regions.

Results found that twelve (0.7 percent) individual properties were suitable for at least one household type living on income support payments without placing them in housing stress.

A total of 179 (10.2 percent) individual properties were suitable for at least one household type living on minimum wage without placing them in housing stress.

Local writers wanted

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.

“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 aweinspiring 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 said, “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

Following the release of the results, the Community Housing Industry Association NSW (CHIA NSW) is calling on the NSW Treasurer to urgently invest in social and affordable housing.

“The findings of this year’s snapshot are unacceptable,” said CHIA CEO Mark Degotardi.

“The fact that young people on Youth Allowance can't find a single affordable property is an indictment of just how bad this housing crisis has become.”

With nearly 58,000 families and individuals on the state's social housing waitlist, Mr Degotardi said the time for half-measures has passed.

"Affordability in the rental

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.

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housing market has hit rock bottom.

“The NSW Government must respond by investing significant sums in social and affordable housing.

“NSW families and the NSW economy will suffer for decades to come if we do not begin to address the rental affordability problem.

“An investment of just $2 billion a year over five years would allow for the construction of the homes that families in NSW desperately need,” said Mr Degotardi.

“This modest investment pales in comparison to the $72.3 billion allocated for transport projects in last year's budget.”

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Port Stephens sailor retires from daring circumnavigation attempt

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depart Spain late after a back injury.

He and Roaring 40 were then beset by wild conditions in the Bay of Biscay before the official race start, with two large headsails lost in rough weather.

While Kevin and Roaring 40 were faring well in the conditions, some fellow sailors were not so lucky.

One boat was dismasted and sailed on with a makeshift jury rig.

Others were plagued by technical issues, with loss of power and auto helms topping the list of equipment

failures.

American entrant Ronnie Simpson was in third place when his vessel was struck by a rogue wave, causing a dismast and an at sea rescue after the vessel was scuttled.

Just two days later another American entrant, William MacBrien, activated his EPIRB around 3000 nautical miles from New Zealand.

A full 46 hours later the sailor was rescued from a semi-submerged vessel in seven degree temperatures.

After all power failed, he was without communications and was reduced to bailing

the vessel by bucket before being rescued by a nearby merchant vessel.

William’s yacht had been holed by a floating object.

It was at this time that Kevin decided to stop his bid in Hobart as the deadline to depart had passed.

The race was won by French entrant Philippe Delamere and second place went to the youngest and only female entrant, Cole Brauer.

Philippe finished the race with a broken boom after being knocked down by a storm two days prior to finishing the race.

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“I intend to finish my circumnavigation, however I

have other races to compete in first,”

Kevin has his sights set on a double handed crew participating in the upcoming

2024 Sydney to Hobart race. In another unique moment on the journey, while he was at sea Kevin and his wife celebrated a very separate 40th wedding anniversary.

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q ‘Roaring 40’ coming back into Soldiers Point. Photo: Marian Sampson.

The NOTA was there when Kevin arrived home to Soldiers Point Marina.

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‘Fantastic turnout’ honours armed

By Simon EKINS

INTERMITTENT rain showers did not dampen spirits at this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations in Nelson Bay.

A large crowd gathered at the Nelson Bay War Memorial at Apex Park to observe proceedings beginning at 5:30am on the morning of 25 April.

An honour guard known as the Catafalque Party, composed of personnel from No.3 Squadron RAAF Williamtown, marched to their positions at the cenotaph, and SQNLDR (Squadron Leader) Jaye McIntyre gave the address, followed by The Ode delivered by the RAAF Padre.

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During the ceremony, local residents including representatives from the Nelson Bay RSL sub-Branch, local emergency services, veteran associations and Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer laid wreaths at the cenotaph.

The sound system for the day’s events was managed by local veteran Neil Whitehead, which included playing recordings of the New Zealand and Australian national anthems, and the always moving ‘Last Post’.

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“What a fantastic turnout this morning,” said Dean, “great to see so many locals paying their respects.”

After completing his Army National Service in 1965, Dean enlisted in the Royal Australian Artillery as

a Gunner.

“Wasn’t sure what I was ‘Gunner’ do,” quipped Dean, who eventually found his niche as a Physical Training Instructor, and served in Papua New Guinea and Vietnam rising to Sergeant and then Senior Instructor, being commissioned in the field as Captain.

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resident and Vietnam veteran Dean Cox after the Dawn Service.

q The RAAF Parade Guard.

Dean left the Army in 1988 with the rank of Major, and now can be seen most mornings swimming in the waters off Port Stephens, maintaining his fitness and ANZAC spirit.

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F-35A Lightning II aircraft from RAAF Williamtown wowing the pedestrian-lined streets, followed by a parade of veterans, serving members and various local organisations marching through Nelson Bay back down to Apex Park, where the main service took place.

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q SQNLDR (Squadron Leader) Jaye McIntyre and Nelson Bay RSL sub-Branch President Mark Balsarini.

q Local veteran Neil Whitehead on the sound desk.

q Local veteran Dean Cox.

q Veterans lead the march.

Karuah community commemorates

OVER 600 locals from Karuah and the greater region came together on ANZAC Day to commemorate and acknowledge the meaning of this national occasion.

The Karuah RSL subBranch members, being returned servicemen and women from campaigns in Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, East Timor and a wide range of peacekeeping activities, led the march.

They were supported by flag bearers from the Military Brotherhood and Air Force cadets from 335 Squadron Williamtown.

The march, stretching down the main street, included relatives of veterans, representatives from Karuah Public School, the Rural Fire Brigades of Karuah, North

Arm Cove and Limeburners Creek, and members from the Karuah Bowling Club, Rugby League Club, Karuah Motor Yacht Club and staff of the Karuah RSL Club.

Once assembled in Memorial Park, the youth of the community played an important role in the Dawn Service with senior pupils from Karuah Public School opening the service and Air Force cadets from 335 Squadron forming the Catafalque Party.

The key address commemorating Australia's role in the Korean War was presented by Bob McMaster.

At the completion of the service, attendees crossed the road to the RSL Club to partake in the traditional Anzac breakfast.

“At 9.30am in front of

the Wall of Remembrance at the front of the Karuah RSL Club the sub-Branch then led a community service of remembrance,” said Scott Beaumont, Karuah RSL subBranch.

“This service highlighted the sacrifices that all servicemen and women make in their lives everyday while carrying out their duties and honoured the ultimate sacrifice made by those who did not return from overseas campaigns.

“Generations of many local families then had the opportunity to come together with veterans of the RSL subBranch for their own personal moments of reflection while laying wreaths, poppies and rosemary to remember family members.”

q Karuah RSL sub-Branch members observe the commemorations.

q The poignant early morning march was well attended.

q Karuah locals pay respects at the Wall of Remembrance.

q Students from Karuah Public School.

q Air Force cadets from 335 Squadron Williamtown.

Community invited to have say on telecommunications issues

COMMUNITIES across Port Stephens and the Myall Coast can now have their say on telecommunications issues as public submissions open on the Federal Government’s Regional Telecommunications Review.

The Government says the input of local communities will form an essential part of the Review – held once every three years – which will see the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee deliver recommendations on telecommunications issues.

“The Review is closely examining the experiences of people in regional, rural, and remote parts of Australia with telecommunications delivery, as well as considering the unique needs of First Nations communities,” the Federal Government stated last week.

Residents, businesses and community organisations can make a submission, with the Terms of Reference – announced by Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP – outlining key issues for the Committee to examine.

An issues paper has been released to help frame ideas.

“We are focused on how the universal service arrangements could be modernised to meet today’s needs, the potential of emerging technologies, the effectiveness of existing Government investment programs, and the improvement of telecommunications in emergencies.

“Feedback from the public has been

essential in previous reviews to ensure the Committee’s recommendations are well-targeted and based on evidence,” the Government said.

For this Review there are three options available to have your say: attending a faceto-face consultation, providing a formal submission or completing a survey.

The survey will be published in May 2024.

Since March 2024, the Committee has visited Western Australia and Tasmania for face-to-face consultations with local

issues also forming an important part of the Committee’s considerations. More locations for face-toface consultations will be announced shortly.

The 2024 Review is being led by the Hon Alannah MacTiernan, former Western Australian Minister for Regional Development as Chair of the Review Committee.

She is supported by the Hon Fiona Nash, Ms Kristy Sparrow, Dr Jessa Rogers and Mr Ian Kelly.

“Access to telecommunications services is critical for regional residents and businesses across so many aspects of everyday life – and we want to understand the lived experience of these services so that future policy actions are well-targeted and backed up by evidence,” said Ms MacTiernan.

“With technology changing rapidly we also want your ideas about how things can be improved and what would make the most difference for you and your community.

“We really encourage Australians in the bush to have their say via a submission or completing the survey in coming months, while we continue our face to-face consultations across the country."

To have your say visit www. infrastructure.gov.au/haveyour-say/2024-regionaltelecommunications-review

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Council adopts Shoal Bay Place Plan

PORT Stephens Council unanimously agreed to adopt the Shoal Bay Place Plan at its ordinary meeting on Tuesday 23 April 2024.

The town’s Place Plan has been developed in partnership with local residents and business to guide future land use planning, new infrastructure investment and place activation.

Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson said it’s a great outcome for the community.

“We know that over the next few years, more and more people will want to live in this incredibly special part of the world.

“The Shoal Bay Place Plan will guide how we manage this increasing demand – it will help support housing growth but also ensure we don’t lose the unique character and natural beauty of Shoal Bay while improving residents quality of life.

“Earlier this year, the community provided feedback on the draft plan and although we had lots of support for the actions, there were also some concerns raised by our community.

“Many of these concerns and the feedback provided has now been incorporated into the final document – this includes further conversations around changes to building heights, supporting infrastructure and alternate access roads,” she added.

Along with infrastructure improvements, the adoption of the Shoal Bay Place Plan is hoped to offer improved economic outcomes for local businesses through upgrades to business areas, local events and improved shopfronts.

It will also help to protect and celebrate Shoal Bay’s natural assets, recognising a number of opportunities for projects including clean up

days, beachfront stabilisation, environmental volunteering and education campaigns.

“I know there are already some Shoal Bay residents who are itching to get started on some of the community-

“We’re working with the Towns Team Movement to set up a Shoal Bay Town Team to kick start and support the implementation of the plan.

“The first Shoal Bay Town Team event is on Thursday 16 May from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Shoal Bay Country Club – we encourage all residents and businesses to come along,” she added.

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

Flood recovery support extended to Port Stephens

DISASTER assistance will be extended to the Port Stephens Local Government Area (LGA) following heavy rainfall and flooding across NSW from 1 April 2024. The assistance measures are being provided by the State and Federal Governments through the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Support includes:

• Assistance for eligible residents to help meet immediate needs like emergency accommodation or small cash payments to purchase essential items

generally provided from evacuation or recovery centres.

• Grants for eligible residents to replace lost essential household items to maintain basic standard of living.

• Grants for eligible residents to undertake essential structural repairs to restore their homes to a safe and habitable condition.

• Support for affected local councils to help with the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged essential public assets.

• Concessional interest rate loans for small

businesses, primary producers, and nonprofit organisations and grants to sporting and recreation clubs to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property.

• Freight subsidies for primary producers to help transport livestock and fodder.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Murray Watt said the extent of the flooding impact is still being assessed.

“This flood event has caused damage across communities, impacting homes, farms, businesses and volunteer groups,” Minister

Watt said.

“Many Government agencies and community groups are still out on the ground to assess the damage and continue the mammoth clean-up effort.

“I know the Minns Government is continuing to assess the situation and is adapting as we gain a clearer picture of the impact of this disaster, and our Government stands ready to support as needed.”

NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said the extension of the Natural Disaster Declaration is part of the NSW Government’s ongoing response to the flooding and storm events last month.

“The extension of this disaster declaration unlocks assistance for additional communities in need, as the full extent of the damage becomes known,” Minister Dib said.

For information relating to financial assistance, replacing lost documents, location of your nearest recovery centre and more, please contact Service NSW on 13 77 88 or visit www.nsw.gov.au.

To apply for a concessional loan or

led initiatives,” Deputy Mayor Anderson said.

q The town’s Place Plan has been developed in partnership with local

Parking scheme contributing to infrastructure projects

By Marian SAMPSON

PORT Stepjens' ‘Smart Parking’ initiative, which started in Nelson Bay and became operational at Little Beach, Shoal Bay in midApril, is soon to be rolled out in Fingal Bay.

Under the scheme, residents and ratepayers can apply for a free parking permit, while funds raised from visitor parking are reinvested into local infrastructure projects.

According to Port Stephens Council, Smart Parking is designed to improve safety and

accessibility, increase parking turnover and provide a revenue stream to help fund improvements in and around our town centres.

John Maretich, Port Stephens Council's Assets Section Manager told News Of The Area, “To date, Smart Parking within Nelson Bay has funded decorative pavement marking to Magnus and Stockton Streets, circulation changes to Yacaaba, Stockton and Donald Streets, improvements to Donald Street East carpark, Fly Point carpark and Ngioka

carpark, and Council’s ‘It’s On’ program of events and activation activities.

“Smart Parking at Little Beach became operational on Monday 15 April 2024 within project time, quality and budget targets.

“The roll out project included the installation of metres, new signage/line marking, updates to the Park n’ Pay app and integration with other operational systems.”

There’s more to Smart Parking than collecting revenue, however.

The metres are designed to increase turn-over of

parking spaces, which can be a boon for retailers.

“Little Beach Smart Parking is designed to improve the turn-over of parking spaces to create more equitable access to parking in the Little Beach area.”

Importantly for Port Stephens residents, Smart Parking is free and all you need to do to access the scheme is to register online.

You can register at pscouncil.info/smartparking.

Smart Parking will become operational at Fingal Bay in mid-May and at Birubi Beach later in the year.

New era for Tilligerry Community Association

THE recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Tilligerry Community Association resulted in the formation of a new committee.

During the meeting, attended by approximately 30 people, outgoing President Fran Corner was congratulated for her dedication to the Tilligerry

community over the past twelve years by Kylie Smiley, the incoming Vice President/ Public Officer.

The new committee consists of President Janet Starr, Vice President/ Public Officer Kylie Smiley, Secretary Bev Ryan, Treasurer Pauline Peitsch and committee members Janine Campbell, Terri Blott

and Sue McDonnell.

“The committee’s vision is to involve the whole community in making the peninsula a place for everyone by building strong relationships with other groups as well as promoting and supporting local businesses,” said newly appointed President Janet Starr.

“The new committee is dedicated to making the Tilligerry Peninsula progressive, introducing new ideas that will further enhance this lovely community.

“All residents are invited to be involved in continuing to make it a place where people feel included and

welcome.

“The Association is determined to work to maintain the history and charm of the Peninsula and new ideas and suggestions about how this can be achieved are most welcome.”

The Association has long term plans to launch a website featuring local

information on services and upcoming events as well as stories about the history of the area.

“We invite all residents of the Tilligerry Peninsula to join the Association and come along to the meetings so that they can support and participate in making our area the best it can be,” Janet said.

q Port Stephens Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson in Nelson Bay. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Accessing books in different languages

By Marian SAMPSON

OPENING the world of books to those who don’t speak English as their native tongue, Port Stephens Libraries offers resources in an array of languages.

Port Stephens Council’s Library Services Manager, Kris Abbott, told News Of The Area, “Port Stephens Libraries, with assistance from the State Library of NSW, provides access to multicultural materials in multiple languages other than English.”

Accessing books in a native spoken language can bring comfort and open a window to the world for someone that may otherwise feel isolated.

Libraries in the region also have access to online resources to assist with learning a new language.

“Mango Languages allows people to learn a language at their own pace with resources available in over 70 languages.

“The online streaming service Kanopy provides access to award winning foreign films and learning language resources.

“Library members are also able to borrow foreign films from any of our branches,” she said.

The teams at Port Stephens Libraries are happy to be of assistance in sourcing books in a range of languages as well as resources for learning a new language.

Free motorcycling workshops across the Hunter

MOTORCYCLE safety is being promoted through a series of workshops promoted by Hunter-region councils.

The workshops, held over several weekends in May and June, are suitable for new and experienced motorcyclists.

Survive the Ride Association of NSW’s Dave Tynan said the workshops enable motorcyclists to collaborate on decision making techniques and adjustments to riding habits that make a difference to personal safety.

“We focus on the little decisions we all make on the road and how slight changes can result in a safer and more enjoyable ride,” says Mr Tynan.

The Centre for Road

Safety statistics for the 2018-2022 period show that motorcyclists in the Hunter Region were involved in eleven percent of crashes, with the 50-59 year age group most at risk.

“Focus areas include

lane positioning, speed management and riding posture to allow appropriate action in the face of hazards or potential problems,” Mr Tynan added.

“If you’re new to riding, an experienced rider, or getting back on your motorbike after a break, these workshops are the perfect opportunity to refresh your knowledge to manage risks on the road and contribute to creating a safer community of local riders.”

Australian Bass and Estuary Perch closure commences 1 May

RECREATIONAL fishers are reminded that the annual fishing closure for Australian Bass and Estuary Perch in all

coastal rivers and estuaries in NSW will commence on Wednesday 1 May 2024.

NSW Department of

Primary Industries (DPI) acting Program Leader Fish Stocking & Enhancement Operations Matthew

and in rivers below dams during the closure must be returned to the water immediately with care.

McLellan said during the winter months, these popular native sportfish species form large groups and migrate to parts of estuaries with the right salinity to trigger spawning.

“The zero-bag limit over this four-month period helps protect these native sportfish while they spawn over winter,” Mr McLellan said.

“This will ensure they can remain a popular catch with recreational fishers for many generations to come.

“It is important that fishers respect this closure from 1 May through to 31 August, as the spawning period is key to protecting breeding adults and supporting successful recruitment of these iconic species.

“Any Australian Bass or Estuary Perch caught in estuaries and in rivers below dams during the closure must

be returned to the water immediately with care.”

Australian Bass and Estuary Perch are both commercially protected species and as such commercial fishers are prohibited from retaining or selling Australian Bass and Estuary Perch.

Mr McLellan said that the zero-bag limit does not apply to Australian Bass and Estuary Perch caught in freshwater dams or in rivers above impoundments, as the fish do not breed in these areas.

“All fish in freshwater impoundments, like Glenbawn Dam and Glennies Creek Dam in the Hunter Valley, Tallowa and Brogo Dams in the southeast near Bega and Clarrie Hall and Toonumbar Dams in the northeast, are stocked fisheries,” Mr McLellan said.

“This means we physically replace fish stocks annually, with fingerlings bred in our hatcheries, therefore anglers may continue to fish for these species in these waters all year round.

“The zero-bag limit for these species does not close any waters to fishing and does not affect anglers fishing for other estuarine species, such as bream or flathead during the colder months.

“Our DPI Fisheries Officers will be out in full force during this time to ensure that these rules are being followed."

If any suspected illegal activity is witnessed, the public are urged to contact the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536 or via the online report form at http:// www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fishing/ compliance/report-illegalactivity.

q The team at Tomaree Community Library with one of their avid readers.

Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Any Australian Bass or Estuary Perch caught in estuaries

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Littleproud advocating for mining and resources industry

DEAR News Of The Area,

LAST week the Nationals Leader, David Littleproud, snuck into Nelson Bay to lobby for his constituency - the mining and resources industry.

He put the case for nuclear energy.

Littleproud and the Liberals leader, Peter Dutton, have been advocating for nuclear energy because they know it will take 15 -20 years to develop and will also require a change in the law

thus further delaying its implementation.

Nuclear energy has been banned in Australia since 1998.

Note that this was never a proposal of the previous government when the Liberal/Nationals were in power.

Dutton and Littleproud have both been challenged to show where in the world their proposals for small modular nuclear reactors (SMNR) have been successfully used.

There are none, and many projects have been abandoned in the USA and the UK because of cost blowouts.

The most recent CSIRO report into

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Australian energy costs estimated that even if the SMNR technology existed it would provide the most expensive form of energy.

Despite Littleproud’s opinion that Australia is falling behind in comparison to other G20 countries, nuclear makes up only ten percent of world energy production.

He and the Coalition had almost ten years in government to secure a sustainable energy future for Australia.

They failed.

The coalition has never supported the move to renewable energy, indeed denied the existence of climate change, and are now proposing nuclear to delay, yet again, the phase out of fossil fuels.

Matt Kean, former NSW state Liberal Minister

commented, “I was state energy minister for five years.

“If nuclear power was a viable pathway to net zero, I would have done it.

“But it did not stack up – economically, environmentally or engineering-wise.”

Kean believes that advocacy for nuclear power is “an attempt to delay and defer responsible and decisive action on climate change in a way that seems to drive up power prices in NSW by delaying renewables”.

Backing up Matt Kean is Professor Lesley Hughes, a director of the Climate Council and a former lead author with the UN’s chief scientific advisory panel, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change who now sits on the federal government’s Climate Change Authority advising on its emissions

reduction targets.

“In my opinion, given the lack of any economic rationale for nuclear, one can only conclude that it’s a distraction to allow the fossil fuel industry to keep operating with business as usual,” she says (The Monthly, May 2024).

David Littleproud does not come to Port Stephens to advocate for better protections for our waterways, marine or bird life, the major arguments against wind farms.

He comes to prolong the profits of the resource companies that fill his party’s coffers.

Regards, Kathy BROWN, Secretary, Port Stephens Greens.

Nationals need to answer questions about nuclear

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM very disappointed that Nationals leader David Littleproud came to Port Stephens to push dangerous nuclear reactors.

Yet he failed to spell out important details of his nuclear policy.

Where will the nuclear reactors be located?

What towns and cities?

What type and size of reactors?

How much will they cost?

What will happen to the tonnes of hazardous, high level radioactive waste generated every year by every nuclear reactor?

Will the nuclear plants become de facto radioactive waste dumps, as is often the case overseas?

What is the risk of radioactive leakages into nearby air, waterways and farmlands?

What is the risk of reactor failures and accidents?

Will any insurance companies insure our homes and communities against the exorbitant cost of nuclear accidents?

Gropers secure services of crack Kiwi playmaker Khace Petera

By Chris KARAS

HUNTER Rugby Suburban champions Nelson Bay Gropers have returned to the winners list in the 2024 Men’s competition.

After suffering back-to-back losses in the opening two rounds of the premiership series, the much vaunted Gropers bounced back to form last Saturday with an emphatic 35-20 victory over Newcastle Griffins at Bill Strong Oval.

Ably led by industrious second rower Hamish Bartlett, utility Daniel Arnfield, flanker Ryan Marshall and debutant half back Khace Petera, the reigning premiers rediscovered their winning groove with a seven try rout on home turf.

Dynamic fullback Will Dunn, five eighth

Ilisoni Vonomatairatu, rugged centre

Michael Hotene, lock Lewis Affleck and prop

Nathan Perry also produced strong games against a competitive Griffins outfit that featured in last year’s finals series.

Nelson Bay have unearthed a real find in New Zealand recruit Petera, who entertained the local crowd with his silky attacking skills.

The nineteen-year-old playmaker has linked with the Gropers from the Foxton Rugby Club across the Tasman and is a cousin of teak-tough number eight Isaac Laracy.

Replacing injured club stalwart Dan Murphy (damaged shoulder), the ball playing half ignited the Gropers attack with tricky footwork and clever passing in his maiden appearance.

Petera formed a potent pairing with

the classy Vonomatairatu and capped a standout performance for his new club with a fine solo try.

Skipper Bartlett nabbed a first half try double with Marshall and fleet-footed Vonomatairatu also posting five pointers to give the premiers a decisive 20-3 lead at the break.

The hard working Marshall, Hotene and crafty Petera added tries after the interval as Nelson Bay rammed home their advantage.

Samoan representative centre Manu Iona turned in a powerful display and was the pick of a physical Griffins lineup.

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Wiringi told News Of The Area that the win would “kick start” his charges’ campaign after two narrow losses in the opening rounds.

“It was a spirited performance by the boys who dug deep after several of our players were ruled out before the match with Covid,” revealed the premiershipwinning mentor.

“Hopefully after three tough games to open the season we can build on our combinations and produce our best rugby in coming weeks,” he added.

The Nelson Bay women's team showed their champion qualities to register a hard fought 19-12 victory over University of Newcastle at Bill Strong Oval.

Boosted by the return of

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star fullback Ebony Oakley and outstanding displays from dynamo lock Chloe Zdebski, prop Taylor Rich, number eight Kristyanne Cooper and smart halves Bree Napoli and Leah Nowlan the Gropers finished strongly to secure the two competitions.

They trailed University before storming home with tries to Zdebski, Napoli and centre Tash Harris with Oakley potting two conversions to seal victory and move into fifth spot on the ladder with nine points behind Wanderers (15), Maitland (15), Hamilton Hawks (10) and Merewether Carlton (10).

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Stinker’s History: The tale of Jimmy Chalkley - Part 3

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

THIS is the final section of a three part series on Port Stephens fishing identity Jimmy Chalkley.

To read part one or two visit the News Of The Area website.

DURING his fishing life Jim experienced many memorable occasions which generally involved rare displays of nature.

It was very interesting to hear him give his account of the day he encountered a massive school of bream.

“The biggest heap of bream that I have ever seen travelling outside the heads,” he said.

Jimmy was 22-years-old and the huge school had gathered at the back of North Head off Hawks Nest Beach.

“Around 1970, we were catching hundreds of boxes every morning and then this huge school of fish arrived,” he said. “There was an argument between our lookout men Charlie and Bill Asquith.

“One was on one hill, the other on another.

“Charlie, who couldn’t see the big patch, was signalling for the net crew to take 70 boxes which were moving along the beach.

“Bill was telling us to row out to sea to surround the massive school

that he could see but his brother couldn’t.

“His instructions were to keep going out wide, so we kept rowing out and out.”

The lookout men’s arm signals were clear to the seasoned fishers.

With a raincoat on, to make it clearer, the system of relaying a message was a simple one.

Right arm straight out, that meant go out.

Arm straight up in the air, meant to come along.

Left arm out, meant to come ashore.

Two arms up meant stop, while spinning your arm around as fast as you can in a circle meant ‘Hurry up! Get out of there!’.

Now there are mobile phones which makes the whole process far simpler.

At the time there were seven in the crew: Father and son Bill and Danny Asquith, father and son Charlie and Les Asquith, brothers Jack and Jim Chalkley and big Merve Russell.

“Bill was continuing to hold his right arm out so we kept rowing seawards until we reached 70 feet of water,” Jimmy recalled.

“Then we saw them.

“What a sight!

“The water was crystal clear and as far down as we could see was a wall of magnificent bream.

“As far as we could see in each direction, bream stacked on bream, thousands and thousands of them averaging over 1kg in weight.

“A rough guess would be in excess of 700 boxes.”

As the crew approached the school it became increasingly obvious that they didn’t have enough rope and net to surround them.

“The only way we could possibly catch these bream was if they turned and swam closer to the beach.

“Well, that never crossed their minds.”

In the end, Jimmy reckoned the crew lost 700 boxes because they didn’t have enough rope to pull them in.

“They all just kept headin’ north as if nothing happened.

“You can’t catch ‘em all,” Jim confessed.

Jimmy Chalkley can only be described as a master fisherman.

If there was something to be caught, Jim would give it plenty of thought before he came up with the simplest and most effective method to get whatever it was out of the water.

Like the period he spent trapping eels in the Myall.

“It was because they took fish out of our nets in summer, chewed their heads off and left them dangling in the nets, useless and very dead,” Jim explained.

“In the winter months I finally worked out that the eels swam down into the deep water, which

was warmer.

“I organised to trap short finned eels all year round.

“This I did with great success for five years in a row.

“For three of those years my average yearly income from eels alone was well over $100.000.00.

“The going price was $2.50 for any eels over 1kg in weight and $1 a kilo for any under 1kg weight.

“The biggest eel I caught was 13.7kg.

q Jim and brother Jack cooking lobsters.

“Anything over 5kg was referred to as a ‘Jumbo’ and we got $5 a kilo for them.”

Once caught, the eels were taken out of the traps and poured into a truck full of fresh water, then taken off to market. Two buyers in Sydney would smoke them, while others would be sent up past Brisbane.

The bulk of the catch went live to the Asian market.

Jim had it all worked out. I once asked Jim why he stopped catching eels when they were so lucrative.

“I caught ‘em all,” Jim smiled.

Teen cricket sensations selected in Team of Tournament

By Chris KARAS

TOMAREE High School cricket

sensation Lucas Vincent has returned from a successful stint overseas in the Indian Cricket Academy League (ICAL).

Sixteen-year-old Lucas finished the second highest run scorer at the prestigious ICAL tournament staged in Bangalore that featured elite academy cricketers from all over the sporting globe.

The stylish batsman was one of five outstanding prospects from the Hunter region to represent

the Kershler Cricket Academy on the two-week goodwill tour and earned selection in the Team of the Tournament along with fellow Nelson Bay junior product Tyler McInnes.

Vincent pushed his claims by smashing 297 runs at an average of 75 – just three runs shy of leading run scorer Hugh Taylor (300 runs) from Sydney’s Elite Cricket Academy.

His impressive run tally included a superb 106 off 55 balls with the Salamander Bay native also snaring four wickets with his spin bowling

to cap a productive tour.

Leg spinning all-rounder McInnes of Corlette also secured a spot in the Merit squad with 123 runs and eight wickets.

With the talented Vincent and McInnes leading the way, the Kershler X1 stormed into the Twenty20 championship final where they were toppled by South Africa’s Carter Cricket Academy.

“Playing in India was an amazing experience that brought the best out of my batting,” a delighted Lucas told News Of The Area.

“We formed new friendships and relished the opportunity to play against cricketers from different cultures on challenging wickets,”

quipped the NSW Combined High Schools representative.

Lucas and Tyler were joined on tour by talented Merewether Lions batsman Harry Price and left arm quick Darcy White and Newcastle City leg-spinning all-rounder Jonah Rheinberger.

The Indian sojourn capped a breakout summer for Vincent, who impressed keen judges in his rookie season with the Stockton & Northern Districts Seagulls first grade side in the Newcastle District Cricket competition.

A highlight was attending the Indian Premier League fixture between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bengaluru where

Australian master blaster Travis Head smashed a 39-ball century and Test skipper Pat Cummins bagged three wickets.

The group were treated to a run spree with Head clouting the fourth fastest ton in IPL history as the Sunrisers amassed an incredible 3-287 off twenty overs.

Head’s whirlwind knock of 102 featured eight sixes and nine boundaries with Cummins snaring key wickets to restrict the Royal Challengers to 7-262.

In a further boost, Lucas was named in the NSW Under 17 Cricket Academy squad and is in the mix for a Baggy Blues cap for the National Championships next January.

q Emerging Hunter cricketers Darcy White, Jonah Rheinberger, Lucas Vincent, Harry Price and Tyler McInnes turned in top performances at the Indian Cricket Academy League tournament in Bangalore.

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Stinker’s Fishin’: Snapper Season

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

WHAT is it about snapper that makes all anglers that I know want to catch one?

Is it their fighting qualities, which I must say are formidable, or could it be their excellent performance in the kitchen?

We all agree that a fresh crumbed fillet of snapper on a bed of fried rice covered with a drizzle of sweet and sour sauce is very hard to beat.

The extensive reef system stretching from Birubi to Seal Rocks is recognized as being an unequalled habitat for snapper.

For as long as records have been kept and stories told, this area of coastline has been producing quality snapper.

The good news is that we in Port Stephens live in the middle of the snapper capital.

The habitat that surrounds us is perfect snapper country.

The reefs from Birubi in the south to Seal Rocks up north could all be considered home for snapper.

Port Stephens holds a great attraction for those who desire to catch snapper in that you do not need to travel far to catch these beautiful fish.

Launching at Little Beach or Shoal Bay you need only motor to Tomaree headland to be in snapper country, a distance of about 2km.

Then you can head north to Broughton or south to Rocky Point.

Beach launching at Fingal and Boat Harbour opens up huge rocky reefs that are rarely fished.

In a lumpy sea snapper can be caught off the rocks and inside the port.

How lucky are we!

History goes that coastal traders, back as far as the 1930s, would drift off Broughton Island until their anchor would grip on rock which was the signal that a reef had been found and for the crew to crowd to the side of the boat and drop their lines straight down and hang on.

Big snapper swarmed over all the reefs and it was only a matter of discovering the rocky outcrops in the underwater sandy expanse.

Watching with great interest were the old pioneering fishermen on Broughton Island including Archie Thompson, Jack Hunter, Vic Whitney and George Todd, who would note the activity and mark the location by lining up mountains and headlands on the mainland.

On other occasions the fishermen themselves would drift over sand between Broughton and Seal Rocks for days at a time until their lead line hit rock. Excellent reefs including Mungo and the Inner and Outer Gibber were discovered by this method.

So simple these days with technology doing all the work.

As you can imagine the fishing was sensational.

A string of eight hooks would be dropped resulting in the same number of snapper being hauled into the boat at any one time.

So thick were the snapper that the line went slack, indicating fish hookup, long before reaching the bottom.

If, on the rare occasion, the bait did reach the bottom, there was a big chance that a lobster would grab it.

The ocean floor, I was told, was crawling with lobsters.

Some called spider lobsters, which I was fortunate enough to see, grew in excess of 10kg.

Where else along our coastline can an 11 foot tinny with a 9hp motor be launched off the beach before motoring less than 800 metres onto snapper reefs.

It is true that snapper can be caught all year round in Port Stephens however my preferred months are February through to May as the water is warm, the bait fish are jumping and a south wind is not far away.

In my opinion Port Stephens is the best snapper fishery on the east coast and there is a reason for that.

Inside the Port tiny little cockney bream thrive, particularly west of Soldiers Point where there is an abundance of sea grasses and mangrove forests, ideal habitat for the growth and development of all fish.

Cockney bream grow into small squire which swim outside the Port onto the magnificent reef system that stretches from Birubi north to Seal Rocks.

It is in this ideal habitat that the squire finally matures into snapper.

The message is clear –protecting the habitat will improve the fishing.

OUT OF ‘STINKPOT’

There are many methods and techniques that can be used to target snapper out of a small boat outside the heads. The simplest, tried and true.

Netballers returning to the court

NETBALLERS will be back at the Raymond Terrace courts and Tomaree Sports Complex from 4 May, with strong participant numbers signalling a big season ahead.

With a court rejuvenation completed over the summer it will be a particularly exciting start for Port Stephens Netball Association’s (PSNA) 600 playing members.

In another boost for the sport locally, the Greater Bank has renewed its partnership with Port Stephens and Nelson Bay netball associations for another year.

Greater Bank’s support will actively contribute to the roughly 80 athletes participating in PSNA’s representative program.

After a fantastic 2023, PSNA President Jodi Cassar PSM said that the association was looking forward to an even better 2024 for their representative teams.

“We want to go one better at State Titles in 2024, building off the great success of our teams in 2023,” Ms Cassar said.

“The close rivalry with neighbouring Nelson Bay Netball Association always provides a great on game match up, with great mateship on and off the court displayed between the two associations.

The simplest, tried and true way is to anchor over a reef and send your bait to the bottom on a two-hook paternoster rig.

The same rig can be used if you choose to drift. Tossing plastics attract snapper as the lure sinks with more wriggles than a bucket of grubs.

This method has revolutionised snapper fishing and has proven to be incredibly effective.

Although I am a great believer in the effectiveness of plastics and have caught a few thumpers, I still return to my basic method that has been good to me in the past.

I anchor ‘Stinkpot’ in deep water (50 – 60 ft) as close to a breaking bombora as is safe.

Berley heavily with a mixture of bread, prawn and lobster leftovers and any diced fish scraps.

My aim is to let my unweighted bait of king prawn, fresh squid or slimy mackerel fillet slowly sink down the rocky wall of the shallow reef.

Whammo!

All hell cuts loose.

There is something very special about big snapper that really fires up every fisherman I know.

Once hooked a snapper will take off like the last bus to Bobs Farm –flat out!

Zzzeeee!

It seems that your reel will melt as the big fish rips tens of metres of line in a flash.

As the big fish continues to fight, you wonder if it will ever slow down.

After about three strong runs the mighty fish will tire and can slowly be brought to the side of the boat. The battle isn’t over yet as the snapper nears the surface there is yet another one or two dashes for freedom.

Then you see the fish and the excitement, which is bubbling, boils over.

As big red rolls on one side it’s time to reach for the landing net before you scoop the fish, head first. Once securely onboard it is time to celebrate – not before.

Unbelievably snapper performs even better in the kitchen.

Filleted, skinned and boned, the fish is ready to be dusted with flour, dipped in beaten egg and rolled in panko crumbs.

Into a pan of hot peanut oil until golden brown. Fantastic.

“The Greater Bank partnership is so important to the PSNA representative program, and we’re thrilled to be working together for another year.” Greater Bank Raymond Terrace Branch Manager Khadine

Campany said that helping netballers learn and grow was a great source of pride.

“Selection into a representative team is a wonderful achievement for a

q Local champion Brent Hancock.

young netballer, and reducing the cost of participation helps these athletes make the most of that opportunity,” Ms Campany said.

“The passion of the Port Stephens and Nelson Bay associations for their

netball is fantastic and it’s shared by us at Greater Bank, so we can’t wait to see all the photos and hear about their time at State Titles later this year.”

q Netballers are ready to return to the court for the 2024 season.

Unbeaten Magpies crush Bears

By Chris KARAS

RAYMOND Terrace Magpies rule

the roost in the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League Men’s A Grade competition after a cracking start to the 2024 series.

The much vaunted Magpies demonstrated their champion qualities in a rousing 42-4 victory over rivals Thornton Beresfield last Saturday at Somerset Park Sporting Fields to maintain their unbeaten status.

It was a third win for the premiership pacesetters from as many fixtures with the team’s sharp backline and powerful forward pack proving a handful for the listless Bears.

The Magpies turned in a dominant performance, crossing for eight tries, with speed merchants Bailey Steed and Antwone Ryan, gun forwards Pat Mata’utia, Jacob Tatupu and interchange Chris Timoti among the scorers. With crafty half back Luke

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21 APRIL – 27 April 2024

Sunday 21 April 2024

Ladies Stab: X-mas Bush

A1 Jenny Hazer (21) 39

B2 Claudia Stockenhuber (30) 34

Men’s Stab: X-mas Bush

A1 Peter Sutton (10) 36

B1 Bob Kew (16) 39

C1 Mathew Mckinnon (34) 37

Monday 22 April 2024

Vets Results: Ambrose

1 Rod Daniels 32.50

2 Neil Edwards 33

1 Gordon Dyer 32.50

2 Michael Gardner 33.50

Tuesday 23 April 2024

9 Hole Stableford Gymea Course

1 Cathy Johnson (44) 17

2 Robbie McClurg (36) 15 c/b

3 Laraine Frost (47) 15 c/b

Wednesday 24 April 2024

Men’s Stableford: Christmas Course

A1 Bob Kew (15) 39

A2 Scott Ferguson (13) 37c/b

A3 Graeme Luke (9) 37

B1 Kevin Sanders (23) 39

B2 Bruce Scott (22) 37

B3 Greg Flux (21) 35 c/b

C1 Brian Woodhouse (25) 40

C2 Max Fernance (28) 37 c/b

C3 Elio Rigon (28) 37

Men’s Stableford: Gymea Course

A1 John Clark (8) 37

A2 Ivan Skoda (14) 36 c/b

A3 David Kirby (9) 36 c/b

B1 Chris Hani (16) 39

B2 Konrad Fischer (18) 38

B3 Col Herring (17) 37

C1 Thomas Thornton (26) 37

C2 James Saunders (26) 36

C3 Alan Bentley (24) 35 c/b

Thursday 25 April 2024

Mixed Stableford Gymea Course

Overall, Winners

1 Susan Hume (46) 39

2 Margot Phegan (34) 36c/b

3 Jamie O’Connor

4 Dave Owens (15) 35c/b

5 Kathryn Dries (26) 35

6 Stuart Phegan (5) 34c/b

Friday 26 April 2024

Ladies Stableford: Brush box Course

Overall winners

1 Beth MacDuff (24) 35

2 Robyn Kennett (15) 33

3 Nicola Bethwaite (21) 32c/b

Men’s Stableford: Brush box Course

A1 Grant Davies (17) 40

A2 al Hutchinson (14) 38

A3 Jeffrey Stokeld (19) 37

A4 Ron Barnes (17) 36c/b

B1 Steve Punshon (26) 43

B2 Ted Williams (28) 38c/b

B3 Zbigniew Wasilewicz (30) 38

B4 Keith Le Compte (28) 36

Women’s Stableford Gymea Course

Overall, Winner.

1 Rita Fitzgerald (19) 34

Men’s Stableford Gymea

Saturday 27 April 2024

A1 Tim Chaplin (15) 38

A2 Peter Sutton (10) 37 c/b

A3 Peter Kent (8) 37

B1 Jake Redmond (20) 44

B2 John Delany (21) 40

B3 Robert Skinner (21) 38

C1 Mitchell Wilton (29) 39

C2 John Delany (21) 40

C3 Brendan Neville (27) 32

Men’s Stableford Christmas Course

A1 Peter Carter (13) 39

A2 Shane Maher (8) 37 c/b

A3 Ron Castles (11) 37

B1 Brian Stamper (19) 36

B2 Greg Walsh (19) 35 c/b

B3 Col Herring (16) 35

C1 Fynn Brunt (25) 37

C2 David Hurley (29) 35

C3 Bradley Foley (24) 34

Handsaker calling the shots, the Raymond Terrace ‘entertainers’ blitzed the previously undefeated Bears with their sheer pace and strength across the park.

Dashing fullback Montell Kuru and centres Robert Chaffey and Joel Orton proved too classy for their opponents – creating opportunities for flying wingers Steed and Ryan who created havoc with their turn of speed.

“We have some big attacking weapons and a tough forward pack

that will hold us in good stead throughout the season,” an ecstatic Handsaker told News Of The Area.

“The club couldn’t have asked for a better start to this year’s competition but we can still improve and need to maintain our focus for the matches ahead,” said the experienced number seven.

Raymond Terrace coach Riki Tupou was delighted with the victory and praised the efforts of his mobile forward pack that laid the foundations in the engine room.

Leading by example was inspirational skipper and impact second rower Mata’utia, props Tatupu and Zac Jones, hooker Jack Beverley, back rower Kurtis Langdon and Troy Such and Will Watters.

The Magpies led 28-0 at the interval after a super first half showing with Bears winger Nathan Clarke grabbing a consolation try in the dying moments.

Raymond Terrace host the struggling Windale Eagles this Saturday at Lakeside Sporting Complex at 3pm.

Seagulls topple Bomboras

By Chris KARAS

LAKES United continued its winning start to the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League Men’s B Grade competition with an impressive 26-16 triumph over Fingal Bay Bomboras at Cahill Oval.

The unbeaten Seagulls posted six tries to three with centre Will Haslam notching a hat trick to cap a slick display for the premiership

contenders.

Talented centre Jake Scott, interchange Ky Muller and back rower Jason Crane also snared tries with fullback Zayne Croese booting a conversion to lift the Seagulls into a share of top spot with the Cardiff Cobras on six points.

The Seagulls led 14-0 at the break before second rower Isaac Knepp, winger Nathan Barnes and five eighth Drew Watkins kept

Fingal Bay in the hunt with second half tries and two conversions from ace fullback Steven Whitehead.

Despite the loss, Fingal Bay remain in fourth spot ahead of Maitland Pickers on two competition points.

The Bomboras will be aiming for an improved performance when they host Newcastle University Seahorses this Saturday at Fingal Bay Oval at 3pm.

Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association

By Gary WATT

RESULTS from a Stroke competition played at Tanilba Bay GC on Monday 22nd April 2024 with 44 players, 3Rd R’d Club Championships Nett Winner : Greg Hinton, 71 Nett. Nett Runner Up : Ralph Brown, 72 Nett.

Bonus Point Winner : Dave Hurley, 68 Nett.

Bonus Point Runner Up : Bob McKeand, 71 Nett. Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole : Div 1 : John Evans. Div 2 : Lester Lake. Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, : Div 1 : Gary Watt.

Div 2 : Roger Groves. Drive & Chip, 7th Hole, Div 1 : Ron McKay.

Div 2 : John McDonald. Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, Div 1 : John Evans.

Div 2 : Jim Gill. Ball Winners : John McDonald 71nett, John Hogan 72nett, Shayne

Mullarvey 72nett, John Howlett 73nett, Jim Gill 74nett, Bill Osborne 74nett, Col Kerrison 74nett, Michael Best 74nett, Steve Robards 75nett, Tony Care 75nett, Wal Hutchinson 75nett, Mary Kay 75nett, Jim Asvestas 75nett, and John Evans 75nett. Lucky Draw Prize Winner : Phil Rogan. Next weeks game is at Horizons Resort with a 7:30am start.

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OUTRIGHT winners

Bill McMaster & Colin Marsden. 42 Ball winners.

Ed Martin & Matt Baldwin. 40

Grahame Glover & Adam Cowie. 38

Bob West & Hugh Potts. 34 Bradman Award.

John McDonald & Ron McKay

Tanilba Bay Veteran Golfers

By Ian WILLIAMS

TUESDAY 23.04.2024

Player registration from 7.30am, Tee off from 8.30am.

9 Hole Individual Stableford

Total Player Number: 25

FRONT NINE:

WINNERS: Adam Cowie 21nett pts

RUNNERS UP:

Grahame Glover 17 nett pts

BALL WINNERS: Joe Croci 15 nett pts

Gary Payseo 13 nett pts

Kim Miller 12 netts pts

Fred Drury 12 nett pts NTP:

A Grade: Ron Dews

B Grade not won

C Grade: Fred Drury

D & C:

A Grade: Ron Dews

B Grade: not won

C Grade: Adam Cowie BACK NINE: WINNERS: Ray Stubbs 20 nett pts

RUNNERS UP: Barry Disch 18 nett pts c/b

BALL WINNERS:

John Street 18 nett pts

Peter Beesley 17 nett pts

Len Hardes 16 nett pts

Greg Garvin 15 nett pts

NTP:

A Grade: not won

B Grade: not won

C Grade: Steve Enderby

D & C:

A Grade: Ian Williams

B Grade: Greg zgarvin

C Grade: not won

Next week, 30th April, 1st Round Ozzie Tollhurst Trophy, Individual Stableford off White Tees.

Ntp4th.

A. Ron McKay

D&C7th.

A. Ron McKay.

B. Ed Martin D&C18th.

A. Matt Baldwin. B. Adam Cowie Money hole.

A. Hugh Potts Lucky number 7. Peter Hill There were 10 starters.

Congratulations to all the winners. Next game 3/5/24 is at David Grahams Golf Complex, Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay 18 holes Par 3. Cost $20 starting time 8.30.

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ANZAC DAY RAFFLE RESULTS

1st Prize - Black F64 - Tracey

2nd prize - Orange F30 - Trish/Paul

3rd Prize - Purple E23 - Annie

4th Prize - Blue B37 - Ken

5th Prize - Red F76 - Jen

6th Prize - Black F23 - Ron

All prize winners were either present at the draw or notified by phone.

LIGHTHOUSE WEEK FINGAL BAY

Join Stinker in the first week in May for ‘Lighthouse Week” when the residents of Fingal Bay celebrate 162 years since the Outer Light at Point Stephens on Fingal Island first shone.

The week commences on Wednesday 1st May when he will be conducting a historical tour across the island and up into the lighthouse where the views along the coastline from Broughton Island to Newcastle are stunning.

Those interested need contact Moonshadow Cruises.

On Thursday 2nd, a free picture presentation will be given on the ‘History of Fingal Bay and the Outer Light’ at the Cellars Café on Market Street. The presentation will commence at 4pm followed by an open discussion Q & A session from 5pm.

Sunday 5th May Fingal local, friends and visitors gather in Market Street from 2pm for music and dance.

‘Lighthouse Week’ is in its third year and is organised by the Fingal community to share the fascinating history of this unique coastal hamlet. All welcome.

War Medals

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

For Sale

For Sale

DRESS, New Sleeveless, Pink/Blue Multicolour Mid length Size M $45 Ph: 0427 818 294 F230223

HORN sewing machine cabinet GC. $150 ono 0407 272 544

OFFICE chair, IKEA exec, as new. $100. Ph 0418 191 818

OLD fishing reels, old bottles and aboriginal tools. 0401 618 827

FREE WARDROBE hanging spaces and drawers 0428 943 812

THEATRE organ with full pedal board, works well, free to good home 0432 058 522

2 cream leather two seater lounges. $500 each or both for $900 exc cond. 0400 955 778 Re280923

3 Windsurfer boards and fins, 85 litres. 2.4m long $99. Ring 0419 932 992

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

4 x 17”x 6” Steel rims, fitted with 255/65x17 Dunlop AT23 tyres. Suit current Nissan

Navara $130 ea ono. Ph 0404 094 028

6 x new in package single bed mattress protectors. 2 x new out of package, never used single bed fitted sheets $75 or $12 each. 0408 431 488

12VOLT 2 tone jack 12 volt wheel brace Twin 100mm saw Ph: 4982 3648

ALFRESO RHODESIAN 7 piece rare cane plantation verandah suite. 4 cushioned chairs and large cushioned foot stool + 2 glass top coffee tables. Bargain. $300 0418 191 818

ATOM lawn edger, VGC $275. 0418 493 456

AUSTRALIAN native stingless bees. $400. 0401 618 827

BABY carrier, BabyBjorn new price is over $300 selling for $90 ono. Ph 0412 783 707

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

60 year old, fit gentleman like to meet a nice lady for coffee outings. Ph 0415 344 394 BEDROOM suite queen bed, head and foot, 2 x 3 drawer bedside chests, dressing table blanket box, exc cond Downsizing. $950. Ph 0418 950 995

BOOKS for sale - 16 x Bryce Courtenay from $1 - $2 each, 3 x Colleen McCullough $1 - $2 each, 2 x Wilbur Smith $2 each. 0404969257

CANVAS bag for shopping trolley. $14 4982 8628

CHAISE Lounge Timber, painted white Era 1890s. $100 0418 950 995 F071223

CHEFS uniforms, 2 jackets (small), 4 trousers (3 medium, 1 small) 1 cap. $70 for the lot. Ph 0412 783 707

CHEST of drawers

Antique, 3 full length drawers and 2 half length drawers. 160cm x 55cm x 120cm H. $120 0418 950 995

CHEST of drawers large, wooden, 104cm H x 105cm W. Painted off white, VGC. $30. 0403 177 795

COFFEE/Lamp table Walnut stained good cond. Top has glass inset 60cm x 60cm H 44cm Magazine shelf at bottom $50. 0430 092 825 f140923

COLLECTION of assorted windsurfing gear. Extensions, bases vest, fins etc. $99. Ring 0419 932 992 F191023

COSMOPOLITAN

Travelling port, half price, $85 used once 4982 6443 F110822

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

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

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

EXTENSION Cord 25 metres 10 Amps $25 4919 8277 Tea Gardens F021123

FISH fern for pond or aquarium. 0466 880 639

FRIDGE, great second fridge, GC. $45 or offer 49979313 F080224

FRIDGE/FREEZER in good working cond Hisense, 350L $150 Photos available. Hawks Nest. 0419 444 119 F211223

FULL length Driza-Bone wet weather coat. $90 0419 985 601

GO Fit Vibration Platform $100 ono. Must sell 0417 664 032

GOLF set leather bag, Slazenger cart woods steels extras. $95 Ph 0476 789 721 Re081222

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

HAIR dryer with diffuser new, worth $170, will sell for $15. 0493 777 707

HEATERS, Delongi oil heater $40. Rinnai convection heater $40 Tambrook radiant heater $40. 0487 015 730

RXT metro small ladies motorbike helmet with shield. $60 0466 880 639

HOLDEN Astra car rim and tire tubeless steel belted radial. Size 205 / 55R16 $70 ono. Ph 4981 7523

HUSQVARNA self propelled lawn mower VGC, mulcher catcher petrol edger GC $300 for both units. 0427 980 079

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

LADIES Bike 27” New tires and tubes Front basket and back carrier. Geared. $100 0404 292 942

LARGE Invacare Meteor mobility scooter imacculate condition front basket, rear bag weather shade hood can deliver. $2,300 0418 430 643

LAWN roller, $80 ono Raymond Terrace. 0412 585 156 F020524

PVC pipes, different lengths and widths. $20 for the lot. 4982 2335

WOMENS vanity bedroom chair, gold velveteen cover with back and round seat with a pleated skirt on wheels, retro 1970s, exc cond. $100 ono 49817523 F140324

WORLD book encyclopedias, full set Offer. 49979313

golf cart and new batteries plus golf trailer (TD16HE). $6,750 4997 0435

RECORDS, Scottish and Pipe bands, Irish singers and bands & 4 box sets of classics, call for details. 0487 015 730 F020524

RISOTTO and rice maker, 10 cup. $169 on special, brand new. $69.95 0427 307 580

RYOBI RSCD750 Clean and Dirty Submersible Pump with automatic float switch. As new. $75 Ph 0412 081 979

MOBILITY white raised toilet seat on legs, arm rests and brand new bowl. Stands over exiting toilet, light easy pickup and replace no installation req. Exc cond. $60. 4981 7523

MUSIC 50’s - 90’s CDs and vinyl 45’s various compilations plus single artists. 02 4966 5000

MOBILITY Scooter 4 wheel. Good cond. with front basket, rear bag and charger. $1200 Free delivery Ph: 0418 430 643

NEW Mahogany side tables. $100each 0493 777 707

NEAR new motor cycle helmet . Size XL. Aeroblade 3 Kabuto Japan. $99 Peter 0419932992

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

NISSAN GQ Parts: New hub seals, oil and water pump, and more. Ph 4982 8689

MICROWAVE, new small $100. 0493777707 CURLING iron $10 0493 777 707 F150224

DRESS, New, Short Sleeve, Golden Blue Marble print Size M / Maxi Length Light weight & lined $ 50. 0427 818 294 F230223

HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving

$60.00 Phone Sam 0437 878 155 F201022

NURSES shoes size

8 ladies, worn once $70ono 0413 401 589

SCOTTY’S Cinema gift cards $75. Buy for $40, expire June 25. 0418 845 358

SHOWER stools x 2 hardly used, white, $10 each. 4982 2335 F250424

SINGLE base mattress and white bedhead clean, GC with single clean quality used linen $100. 0408 431

SLEEPERS, timber x 7 $20 for the lot. 49822335 F250424

TAPE recorder stereo national model RF760S together with national portable stereo extention speaker system RP8048 plus instruction manuals and tapes. $40. 0418 950 995

TREADMILL, rarely used. $200 ono Raymond Terrace 0412 585 156

body parts 3 fan housing engines, plus porsche 356B. 0431 751 651 F080224

WALL mirror, 75cm x 60cm, wood surround $10. 4997 9313 F280324

HYUNDAI Excel, 2005 GC, regularly serviced, 6 months rego. DYH06P $4,000. 0428 529

SUBARU Outback Touring wagon, 2011 2.5L auto, AWD, 155km rego till Feb 2025, log book. DZD22L. $8,500 0448 253 290

JAYCO Journey single axel, single beds shower/toilet, microwave auto awning, review camera, all as new 16.5 ft, 15 months old TL85A1. $62,500. Ph Les 0419 194 188

STACER Seaway 435 boat, IBP617N, Honda 40hp 4 stroke motor, low hours, gal trailer R43321 Bimini boat cover, life jackets plus extras. Exc cond. $13,000 ono. Ph 0428 865 938 MILLARD Horizon 2001. Rollout awning 12 months rego. Annex N65160. $10,000 Ph 0438 020 040 Re270924

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PAUL O’GRADY’S GREAT ELEPHANT ADVENTURE

SBS, 7.35pm

Filmed just before his sudden death, this two-part doco fronted by comedian and animal lover Paul O’Grady is bittersweet. The FortheLoveofDogs host is joyous and in his element in this travelogue through Thailand and Laos visiting elephant conservation centres and getting up close to the majestic creatures. Kicking off tonight, O’Grady is in Chiang Mai, which is home to more than half the country’s domesticated elephants. Sprinkled in mud, O’Grady’s delight is unmistakable as he coos “You’re incredible” to one of the mammoth mammals and utters what only a special few could: “What an absolute treat to get in the middle of a herd of elephants”

FRIDAY, May 3

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R)

2.55 Muster

TUESDAY

CREATIVE TYPES WITH VIRGINIA TRIOLI

ABC, 9pm

Tune in for comedian Tom Gleeson as you’ve never seen him. The Hard Quiz host is known for his deadpan, caustic humour and take-no-prisoners wit which saw him memorably nab a Gold Logie with his tongue-incheek campaign. Frank and generous, he chats with Virginia Trioli from the Adelaide Fringe festival about the moment he realised that saying what he was really would be the key to his success. A devotee of using long bike rides through his semi-rural community to dream up new jokes and routines, it’s a fascinating insight into the work ethic of a man whose life-long job has been making people laugh.

WEDNESDAY EUROVISION SONG CONTEST SEMI-FINAL

SBS, 5am

Just as sporting matches inspire millions to set their alarms at ungodly hours to catch the action, this beloved, over-thetop singing competition sees half the world make a song and a dance about witnessing live the creative musical performances – no matter what time it may be in their corner of the globe. Around 162 million tuned in last year to marvel at the contestants’ glitzy, glamorous and often outrageous acts; in this 68th edition, Myf Warhurst and comedian Joel Creasey again offer freewheeling commentary on the action from Sweden, with Courtney Act going behind the scenes. In this first semi-final, Aussie duo Electric Fields will be raring to wow with their upbeat, multilingual tune.

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(PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Outta Town Adventures. 11.00 Secret Cities. (PGan, R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis tackles an autumn checklist.

8.35 Silent Witness. (Malv) Nikki becomes more involved with the Ndrangheta Mafia.

9.35 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 10.10 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) 10.40 White Fever. (Mls, R) 11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 Grand Designs. (R) 12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.00 Traces. (Madl, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Fire Of London. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Killer Condo. (2022, Mav)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul O’Grady’s Great Elephant Adventure. (PGa)

9.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PG, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.50 A French Case. (Final, Ma)

11.50 L’Opera. (Mdl, R)

2.35 Employable Me (USA) (Mal, R)

3.35 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets with Dom Wilton. 8.30 MOVIE: Last Vegas. (2013, Mls, R) Four friends throw a Vegas bachelor party for the last single one among them. Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas. 10.40 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.

11.40 Autopsy USA: Tom Petty. (Mad, R)

12.40 Celebrity Obsessed: Jodie Foster. (MA15+av, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters.

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

10.40 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015, MA15+alv, R) Owen Wilson.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.35 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Destination WA.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Ready Steady Cook. Hosted by Miguel Maestre.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Michael B. Jordan, Dame Judi Dench, Eugene Levy and P!nk. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00

SATURDAY, May 4

6.30 Back Roads: Cradle Mountain, Tasmania. (PG, R) Guest presented by Joe O’Brien.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (PGv) A famous florist returns to Kembleford.

8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when a body is found dead in a vat in a brewery.

9.50 After The Party. (Malns, R) A woman’s ex-husband returns to town.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R) A controversial local is murdered. 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Charles III: The Coronation Year.

9.15 Miniseries: The Boleyns: A Scandalous Family. (Mas, R)

10.25 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R)

11.15 Everything You Love. (Mal)

12.15 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s, R)

1.20 Erotic Stories. (MA15+s, R)

3.25 No Distinguishing Features. (PGa, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Biosecurity officers make an unusual discovery.

7.30 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, Mlv, R) A man tries to protect his family when a global cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. John Cusack, Amanda Peet. 10.40 MOVIE: Dante’s Peak. (1997, PGlsv, R) A volcanologist investigates seismic activity. Pierce Brosnan. 12.55 Celebrity Obsessed: Madonna. (MA15+a, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Mystic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer. (2014, MA15+lv, R) A man battles Russian gangsters. Denzel Washington.

11.10 MOVIE: City Of Lies. (2018, MA15+lv)

1.05 Cybershack. (PG, R)

1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.00 Ambulance UK. (Madl) An urgent call from someone threatening to use a nerve agent against the emergency services leads to major incident standby being declared. Paramedics help a 75-year-old male who has been kicked in the head. 10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Fire Country. (PGav, R) Jake is suspected of being an arsonist. 12.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa, R) Margaret helps a client whose mother passed. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am A Hard

Day’s Night. Continued. (1964, PG) 7.00 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 8.40 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 10.35 Jersey Boys. (2014, M) 1.10pm Nowhere Boy. (2009, M) 3.00 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 4.45 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 6.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 8.30 Kill Bill: Vol. 2. (2004, MA15+) 11.05 Fabian: Going To The Dogs. (2021, MA15+, German) 2.25am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, May 5

6.30 Compass: Not In My Name. (PGa)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) The maternity home is thrown into chaos.

8.30 After The Party. (MA15+l) Penny tries to put the past behind her.

9.20 The Luminaries. (Ma) Lydia and Carver hatch a plan to free Carver from his convict past.

10.10 Shetland. (Mal, R)

11.10 Savage River. (Madl, R)

12.05 The Messenger. (Mal, R)

1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Invasion: The Normans. (Mav)

9.30 King Tut: Allies And Enemies. (PGa, R)

10.30 Yorkshire Ripper: The Secret Murders. (Mav, R)

11.25 Citizen Jane Fonda. (MA15+a, R)

12.30 Secrets Of Playboy. (MA15+av, R)

3.00 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)

3.55 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Fill The Void. Continued. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 6.30 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 8.20 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 10.55 This Is Spinal Tap. (1984, M) 12.30pm Les Misérables. (1998, M) 2.55 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 4.35 Dr Strangelove. (1964, PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 10.40 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 12.30am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Essendon Plane Crash. (Ma, R)

11.15 Quantum Leap. (PGav)

12.15 Emerald City. (MA15+hv) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 LEGO Masters Australia Vs Rest Of The World. (PG) 8.40 60 Minutes. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48. (Ma) 11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.00 David Attenborough’s Green Planet. (R) 1.00 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (PG, R) 2.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGal, R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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

7.30

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MONDAY, May 6

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines.

8.25 Secrets Of The Tower Of London.

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Christian. (MA15+v)

11.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mal, R)

3.05 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (PGa, R)

4.10 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PGa, R)

4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

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

9.10 9-1-1. (Mav) Athena’s son finds himself in trouble with the law. Buck grows envious as Eddie forms a close bond with someone else.

10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav)

11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.40 Emerald City. (MA15+hv) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 LEGO Masters Australia Vs Rest Of The World. (PG) 8.45 Paramedics. (Mm) 9.45 100% Footy. (M)

9News Late.

La Brea. (Mav)

Tipping Point. (PG, R)

Pointless. (PG, R)

Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

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6am Lara.

Continued. (2019, PG, German) 6.50 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 8.40 Dr Strangelove. (1964, PG) 10.30 A Translator. (2018, M, Spanish) 12.30pm Run Lola Run. (1998, M, German) 2.00 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 3.40 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 5.35 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 7.30 Tralala. (2021, M, French) 9.45 Tuesday Club. (2022, M, Swedish) 11.40 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, May 7

5.30 7.30. (R)

Art Works. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Return, PG)

8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 The Murdochs: Empire Of Influence. (Mas, R)

11.50 Faking Hitler. (Final, Mal) 12.45 Reyka. (MA15+av, R)

2.45 World’s Most Extraordinary Homes. (R)

3.50 Railway Vietnam. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGln) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 9.00 Miniseries: The Marlow Murder Club. (Mav) Part 2 of 4. 10.00 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+av) Part 2 of 2. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Bridie Skehan. (Mav, R) 12.30 Gold Digger. (Mals, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 7.55 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.00 Tralala. (2021, M, French) 12.15pm In My Country. (2004, M) 2.10 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 3.50 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 5.40 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 7.50 The Cover. (2021, M, Spanish) 9.30 Comedy Queen. (2022, MA15+, Swedish) 11.20 It’s The Law. (2017, M, Italian) 1am Mr Jones. (2019, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs.

Big year planned for Nelson Bay Marlins Rugby League Club players

FROM Page 24

With strong personal beliefs in developing young people in a holistic way, the dedicated official looks forward to fostering the club’s new wave of exciting young talent.

It is a fresh challenge for the Wirreanda Public School Sports Coordinator, who has served tirelessly on a progressive Marlins committee that includes the outgoing Hill and former

vice president Wayne Humphrey and current secretary Lauren Cavana, vice president Brad Munro, Dean Cavana, Dan McKay, Trudy Tarrant, Felicity Shepherd and Glenn Tarrant. School teacher Pat, who focuses on wellbeing and team bonding over a win-atall-costs attitude, believes the club are shaping well for the season ahead.

“We will field sixteen competitive teams from Under 6 to Under 16s in the

Hunter Junior competitions and have an array of emerging prospects in our development system,” revealed the 41-year-old mentor.

The Marlins coaching panel are delighted with

the improvement shown by Nelson Bay teams in the various age groups with Hay reaching a milestone last season after guiding his Under 13s to the finals for the first time. It was a fine achievement

6.00

WEDNESDAY, May 8

12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 4. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.30 Swift Street. (Mlv)

9.30 Concorde: The Race For Supersonic. (PGa, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als)

11.50 Hidden Assets. (MA15+a, R)

2.45 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R)

3.40 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Supertato. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: Going The Distance. (2010, MA15+) 10.15 MOVIE: Anthony. (2020, M) 11.45 Would I Lie To You? 12.45am Louis Theroux Interviews... 1.30 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 1.55 ABC News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 Hoopla. 5.15 Ready, Jet, Go! 5.25

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Parenthood. (Ma, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

WorldWatch.

The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25

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6am Morning

6.00

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl) 8.30 Spacey Unmasked. A look at Kevin Spacey’s fall from grace.

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 See No Evil. (Ma)

12.00 The Equalizer. (Mav, R)

12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Steam Railway: All Aboard. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30

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6am

Programs. 10.05 Put Nonna In The Freezer. (2018, M, Italian) Noon Tuesday Club. (2022, M, Swedish) 1.55 When Mum Is Away… With The Family. (2020, PG, Italian) 3.50 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.35 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.30 Man Of The Year. (2006, M) 9.35 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out The Window And Disappeared. (2013, M, Swedish) 11.40 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, May 9

Landline. (R)

5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 10.55 The Lost World Of Joseph Banks. (PGl, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy!

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 ABBA And The Secrets Of Swedish Pop.

8.50 Our Law. (Mal, R)

10.05 Blue Lights. (Malv)

11.10 SBS World News Late.

11.40 Illegals. (Madlv)

12.30 The Responder. (Madl, R)

2.25 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

3.20 World’s Most Luxurious Holidays. (R) 4.15 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final.

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1.35 Chad. 2.00 Outsider: World’s Weirdest Films. 2.30 Abandoned. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 The Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 5. 1.35am PEN15. 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Hypothetical. 2.15 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 3.10 The Loop. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.25 Shortland St. 5.55 The Curse Of Oak Island. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 6. 1.35am Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Emu

Runner. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.50 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 8.35 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 10.50 The Cover. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.30pm It’s The Law. (2017, M, Italian) 2.10 The Movie Show. 2.40 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 5.05 Brideshead Revisited. (2008, PG) 7.35 Resistance. (2020, M) 9.45 A Piece Of My Heart. (2019, M, Swedish) 11.50 Late Programs.

players and officials

by the industrious official who has assisted with the development of many of the club’s up and coming juniors since volunteering his services.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Ant and Dec.

9.55 Border Security: International. (Return, PG) Follows the work of customs officers.

10.25 The Latest: Seven News.

10.55 The Amazing Race. (PGl, R)

12.25 Fortitude. (MA15+a, R)

1.25 Medical Emergency. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Dolphins v Manly Sea Eagles. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 11.50

Terminator. (1984, M) 10.40 Seinfeld. 11.40 The Nanny. 12.10am Love Island UK. 2.20 Full House. 2.50 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Manifest. 1.00 Raymond. 2.00 Bewitched.

Hay was a talented fullback with the South Eastern and Matraville Tigers clubs in the South Sydney Junior League in his youth and on the Rabbitohs and Eastern Suburbs Roosters representative radar.

months you will regularly find him at the Marlins’ home base at Salamander Sports Complex, devoting numerous hours into coordinating the club’s weekly operations.

During the winter

Pat has a spring in his step when he points to the potential in the Marlins’ Under 13, 14 and 15 age

groups with thirteen players trialling for spots in the Newcastle Knights’ Development squads.

“We have also established a partnership with the Nelson Bay Bomboras club and view this as an ideal pathway for our juniors as they graduate into the senior ranks,” enthused Hay.

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q Nelson Bay Marlins Rugby League Club president Pat Hay (fourth right) with committee members Dean Cavana, Dan McKay, Trudy Tarrant, vice president Brad Munro, Glenn Tarrant, Felicity Shepherd and secretary Lauren Cavana.