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q Elvis impersonators at the screening of ‘Elvis’, in support of the PCYC.

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Elvis is in the building By Marian SAMPSON

WEDNESDAY saw Scotty’s Cinema and Nelson Bay Cinema come together with Business Port Stephens in support of the Police Citizens Youth Club. There were 150 guests at Nelson Bay Cinema and 50

at Scotty’s cinema, where moviegoers were thrilled to feast their eyes on the newly released Elvis biopic. The event successfully raised nearly $2,000 for the Nelson Bay and Raymond Terrace PCYCs. The Nelson Bay event was supported by the PCYC Band and featured Elvis impersonator Paddy Twohill from Port Stephens FM playing

acoustic tunes in the cinema. At Scotty’s in Raymond Terrace, Elvis singer Norm Bakker from Medowie serenaded those in attendance. There were prizes awarded for the best dressed Elvis, which were taken out by Patti Miller and Robert Wisely.

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Varroa Mite detected in Beehives at the Port of Newcastle FROM Page 1

The Varroa destructor, commonly known as the Varroa Mite, is a parasite which spreads viruses that cripple bees’ ability to fly, gather food, emerge from their cell to be born and significantly reduces their ability to pollinate crops. Australia is currently the only continent free of the parasite, following eradications of detections in Queensland and Victoria. NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders says swift measures are being taken to contain the disease, which is the most serious pest for honey bees worldwide. “We have immediately launched an eradication plan which involved setting up a biosecurity zone, containing the infected hives and euthanising the bees,” Mr Saunders said. “Australia is the only major honey producing country free from Varroa mite and if it has the chance to establish here, it could cost the honey industry more than $70 million a year.” A Biosecurity Zone was established covering areas within a 50-kilometre radius of the Port of Newcastle. Beekeepers within this zone must not move or tamper with their hives. The 50km radius from the Port of Newcastle extends north past Nelson Bay, south to Wyong and west to Branxton including Cessnock, Maitland, Raymond Terrace and Tea Gardens. Beekeepers must also notify the NSW Department of Primary Industries with the location of all of their hives. On Sunday night, a statewide emergency order was issued to control the movement of bees across NSW and stop the spread of varroa mite. “After the first detection of varroa mite at the Port of Newcastle on Friday, DPI is investigating potentially contaminated hives outside the initial 50 kilometre biosecurity zone,” Mr Saunders said.

“That includes a property near Trangie in central west NSW, where containment and control activities will be carried out tomorrow (Monday). “If varroa mite settles in the state, it will have severe consequences, so we’re taking every precaution and action needed to contain the parasite and protect the local honey industry and pollination.” The statewide order is a fourth tier general emergency zone that has been added to the existing zones, in which no bees are allowed to be moved across NSW. A 25km surveillance zone is also still active around the site, where officials are monitoring and inspecting managed and feral honey bees to limit the extent of the incursion. A 10km emergency zone around the Port remains in place, where eradication plans will be enacted to treat hives, including at a new fourth property that has been identified. “Biosecurity is one of my top priorities and beekeepers have been working with the Government through the National Bee Pest Surveillance Program to act as an early warning system,”

Mr Saunders said. “If it weren’t for their diligence in monitoring hives and catch boxes at strategic locations around our ports and airports, this threat may have gone undetected.” The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council is currently working closely with the NSW Department of Primary Industries to handle the threat. Acting chief executive Danny Le Feuvre said the NSW DPI had staff going door to door to make sure all hives were accounted for in the Newcastle and Port Stephens areas.

q The Varroa Mite on the back of a bee. Photo: Zachary Huang.

"We'll also be putting out communications in the local area for any beekeepers who have backyard hives, or even are aware of feral hives. "That way we'll be able to find all the hives and really get on top of this situation,” Mr Le Feuvre said. The mites are tiny reddishbrown parasites and are easily identifiable to the naked eye. If you have bee hives located within the biosecurity zone please notify DPI of their location by calling 1800 084 881 or completing the form on this website: https://forms.bfs.dpi. nsw.gov.au/forms/9247

q The 50km Biosecurity zone. Photo: NSW Department of Primary Industries.

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Cinemas host Elvis fundraiser for PCYC FROM Page 1

q The PCYC Band at Nelson Bay Cinema.

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The aim of the event was to support both cinemas while raising money for PCYC. The event was proudly supported by Port Stephens Packaging, Tynan’s Wines, Laice Moses catering, PSFM and Moonshadow Cruises. Kerri Rodley of Business Port Stephens told News Of The Area, “It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening with the community coming out in their best Elvis outfits to eat, drink and dance. “It was great to have everyone out living it up again post covid while supporting a worthwhile charity such as PCYC and our local cinemas.”

2022-23 NSW Budget: A win for Port Stephens By Tara CAMPBELL

THE NSW 2022-23 Budget has been announced and Port Stephens is on the list of winners. In the Education sector, $5.6 million and $5 million in funding has been allocated to continue major upgrades and refurbishments at Hunter River High School and Irrawang High School respectively to continue delivering upgraded core facilities and dedicated learning support places. Roads and Transport will see a boost, with $1.4 billion over four years to continue planning the Pacific Motorway (M1) extension to Raymond Terrace (both

state and federally funded) and commence early works on the widening of Hexham Straight. $156.3 million over four years will go towards improving safety and travel times on Nelson Bay Road, including commencing work on a 1km section of the existing road from Salt Ash to Bobs Farm. Funding for the Planning and Environment sector includes $21.5 million additional funds over eight years to maintain the Hunter Valley Flood Mitigation Scheme to help minimise flood risk and $6.6 million for the Hunter to deliver new and upgraded quality homes for First Nations people

through the Aboriginal Housing Office. The Special Activation Precinct Pre-Delivery Works in Williamtown has also been allocated $25 million. Additionally, over $7.2 billion has been committed to cost-of-living measures, including a new Premier’s Back to School Program which will run from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023, giving $150 to parents to help purchase school uniforms, shoes, bags and textbooks as well as other stationery. Funding for the environment and heritage in the Budget include $598 million over ten years for National Parks and Wildlife Service to deliver

250 permanent jobs, including 200 firefighters, and critical infrastructure and fleet upgrades, $286.2 million over four years to implement the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 and NSW Plastics Action Plan and $206.2 million over ten years in natural capital for a Sustainable Farming Program, rewarding farmers who opt into an accreditation program to improve carbon and biodiversity outcomes. Other highlights in the 2022-23 Budget include more

than $149 million to reduce costs for regional patients including an expansion of the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTASS), $33 billion investment in health and recruiting more than 10,000 full-time equivalent staff to hospitals, NSW Ambulance and health services across the State, $16.5 billion over ten years to break the barriers to opportunity for women and help give our children the best start in life including by investing in affordable and accessible childcare and

creating a universal year of pre-kindergarten in the year before school and $2.8 billion to help more families find a place to call home, including $728.6 million for tax reform to help people own their first home. Emergency Services will also receive a boost, with $191 million for the Rural Fire Service, $132.7 million for the State Emergency Service, $30 million for Fire and Rescue NSW and $1.4 billion for Resilience NSW. To view the whole 2022-23 NSW Budget, visit https://www.budget.nsw. gov.au/budget-papers

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q Treasurer Matt Kean handed down the 2022-23 NSW State Budget this week. Photo: Dean Lewins.

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Police pursuit of 20-year-old Brisbane driver disrupts Heatherbrae community By Tara CAMPBELL ON 19 June a Porsche was stolen from South Brisbane in Queensland. Over the following days, it made its way down the highway, committing a number of offences including what the Police will allege to be failure to pay for petrol and other

offences. On the afternoon of Wednesday 22 June, the vehicle was observed by Highway Patrol Police and a pursuit commenced as the vehicle made its way towards Heatherbrae. Police will allege that the driver was travelling in excess of 230 kilometres an hour whilst also

consuming prohibited drugs. There were numerous attempts to deploy road spikes to stop the car, however, these were unsuccessful. In Heatherbrae the vehicle was stopped in traffic and police attempted to grab the driver, however he again evaded capture and made his way into the carpark of the Bunnings

probationary constable. Hydrant Heroes Fire and Rescue Stockton wishes to remind all residents who have a hydrant out the front of their property to keep it cleared from grass, gardens or anything that would block Fire and Rescue’s view. Hydrants are used to access water in times of need and bright hydrants that stand out make it easier, especially in the dark. Port Stephens SES Last weekend, Port Stephens SES congratulated

ten new Storm Operators who passed their Storm and Water Damage Operations Course. The course includes subjects such as working at heights, building construction, operating hand tools, sandbagging, knots and lashings, tarping, window repairs, water pumping, water redirection and more. Congratulations on passing. Rescue Helicopter May was a big month for Rescue Helicopters. Each month, Westpac

carpark in Heatherbrae. Superintendent Wayne Humphrey of the Port Stephens Hunter Police District said that it was at this point where police blocked the driveway of the car park. “Police made the decision to block the driveways of Bunnings so that he couldn’t escape, which caused the

Emergency Services Update

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IT’S time for your weekly emergency services update for Port Stephens. Police Graduates Eight police dogs and 200 probationary constables have been sworn in this week following Class 353’s Police Attestation ceremony. The police dogs completed the NSW Police Detection and General Purpose Novice Courses in 2019 and 2021, but have not been able to graduate until now due to COVID restrictions. The 200 probationary constables have been deployed to police stations across the state this week to commence a year of on-the-job training. Of the probationary constables attested, 169 were born in Australia and 31 were born overseas. Their countries of origin include India, England, Iraq, Belgium, New Zealand, China and South Africa. Four recruits are Indigenous, with one joining through the Indigenous Police Recruitment Our Way Delivery (IPROWD) program. Port Stephens Hunter Police District has been allocated one new

All smiles as Police Class 353 are attested. Photo: NSW Police Force.

driver to roar around the carpark in an incredibly dangerous manner, however at that stage, there was little to be done. “When he realised that his escape route was removed, the driver actually mounted a garden bed which tore the bottom of the car off,” Superintendent Humphrey

said. At this point the driver attempted to continue to escape, but ended up crashing, significantly damaging the vehicle. The 20-year-old Brisbane male driver was charged with eleven offences including larceny, malicious damage, two police pursuits, three counts of negligent driving, drive manner dangerous, possess prohibited drug, never hold driver license in NSW and receiving stolen property outside NSW.

q Members from Port Stephens SES completed their course. Photo: NSW SES – Port Stephens Unit.

Rescue Helicopter publishes its monthly mission numbers. For the month of May, Rescue Helicopters attended 96 missions, with 51 being inter-hospital transfers, 39 pre-hospital emergency missions and seven search and rescue missions. In May, the Helicopter attended two search and rescue missions in Anna Bay, a search and rescue air transport mission off Snapper Island and a pre-hospital emergency transport from a motor vehicle incident in Salt Ash. Lock it or Lose it Superintendent Wayne Humphrey of the Port Stephens Hunter Police District reminds all locals to lock it or lose it. “We’ve seen a rise in offences recently and in particular, theft from

motor vehicles. “A number of cars are being broken into at night and the overwhelming number of these vehicles are open and unlocked with valuables being left inside. “I know it’s inconvenient to have to remove things from your car, but it’s common sense - don’t leave laptops, keys or wallets in the car,” Superintendent Humphrey said. It is also advised by Superintendent Humphrey to not leave keys in plain view in your house; it is recommended instead to put them in a drawer or somewhere else more difficult to find.

high-volume crimes remained low in the first quarter of 2022 on the back of large reductions in offending during the pandemic. Between January and March 2022, police recorded 24 percent fewer property offences than the same period two years ago (January to March 2020). Jackie Fitzgerald, Executive Director at BOCSAR, said it was surprising that stealing offences were still so low in 2022 given behaviour

patterns in the community had largely returned to normal. "A number of factors suspected to be keeping property crime low during the pandemic are no longer in play, such as mobility restrictions and access to government stimulus money. “It seems likely that property crime will start to increase over the coming year but, fortunately, this is taking longer than expected,” Ms Fitzgerald said.

Port Stephens crime lower than pandemic period

By Tara CAMPBELL

THE NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has released their quarterly update on crime in the Port Stephens region for 2022. Over the past two years, the Hunter Valley region (excluding Newcastle) has seen a decrease of 1.4 percent regarding violent crimes - one of only two statistical areas which saw a decrease. The Port Stephens Local

Government Area saw no significant changes to levels of any type of offence in the two year period to March 2022. Port Stephens decreased the ratio of NSW rate of criminal incidents per 100,000 population for the robbery offence to just a ratio of just 0.4 offences to every 100,000 for the region. Neighbouring regions including Newcastle and the MidCoast LGAs saw increases in the same offence category of 2.6 and 0.8 respectively.

In the twelve months to March 2022, there were the following number of offences reported: 243 domestic violence related assaults, 260 non-domestic violence related assaults, 93 sexual assaults, 100 other sexual offences, six robberies, 139 break and enter dwellings, 101 break and enter non-dwellings, 86 motor vehicle thefts, 197 steal from motor vehicles, 96 steal from retail stores, 329 other stealing offences, 498 malicious damage to property

there was an extensive search made. Shortly after, the male man entered the Ampol service station at Heatherbrae, where he threatened and took hostage a male staff member and a pregnant female staff member. Police attended

the scene where they began to establish the weapon and negotiated the release of the female without injury. At that stage, Police were able to establish that the weapon was a replica pistol and forced entry into the premises. They took the man

Heatherbrae Hostages By Tara CAMPBELL

DURING the early hours of Monday 20 June, a local 36-year-old man was at the BP service station at Heatherbrae where he approached a man who was filling up his vehicle and produced a handgun. Police were called and

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offences and one murder. These statistics were fairly consistent with the reported offences of the twelve months prior, with domestic violence and non-domestic violence related assaults, sexual assaults, motor vehicle thefts, steal from motor vehicles, other stealing offences and malicious damage to properly decreasing in the March 2021- March 2022 reporting period. State-wide, these crime statistics showed that many into custody after a violent struggle. Superintendent Wayne Humphrey of the Port Stephens Hunter Police District says that it will be alleged that the man held the two staff members hostage in the office of the service station. “Exceptional work from the Police involved - there were some quite experienced officers

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and some junior officers involved,” Superintendent Humphrey said. When the job started, Tactical Police Officers were called but they had not arrived on the scene prior to Raymond Terrace Police arriving. “Our local police took initiative, arrested the man and made sure that everyone was safe,” Superintendent

Humphrey said. The 36-year-old will appear in court following charges of two counts robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon, two counts of take/ detain person with intention to hold to ransom, possession of unauthorised pistol and drive motor vehicle during disqualification period.

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Crowds to return for 2022 NAIDOC Week celebrations in Port Stephens

CELEBRATIONS for 2022 NAIDOC Week will be in full swing across Port Stephens from 3 to 10 July, after COVID-19 kept crowds away in 2020 and 2021. The events kick off on Sunday 3 July with a ‘Snak and Rap’ skating event for youth, at Mallabula Skate Park. A range of other events will follow throughout the week, including a march and the traditional flag raising ceremony in Raymond Terrace. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says it’s great to be able to celebrate NAIDOC Week with the community again. “NAIDOC Week is a chance for everyone to come together to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” said Mayor Palmer. “Last year we celebrated via our social media channels

sharing local Worimi Dreaming stories and Karuah Aboriginal Land Council hosted an arts workshop – but it definitely wasn’t the same. “This year, I’m really looking forward to welcoming back our community and seeing everyone come together at the events across Port Stephens to have some fun and reflect on what NAIDOC Week means,” he added. This year’s theme – Get up! Stand up! Show up! – calls for systematic change and reforms by continuing to show up. It represents an occasion to celebrate those who have driven and led change in our communities over generations – the champions of change. Mayor Palmer says the theme is particularly important in 2022. “This NAIDOC Week we’ll continue to stand up to ensure we protect the valuable

environmental, cultural and heritage significance of many sites as we plan for the future of Port Stephens. “Thanks to our strong relationship with the local Worimi and Karuah Aboriginal Land Councils, we’ll continue to do this in partnership with them – support and secure institutional, structural, collaborative, and cooperative reforms,” he said. Port Stephens NAIDOC Week 2022 events: Sunday 3 July: Snak and Rap | 11am to 1pm | Mallabula Skate Park Music, art, food, fun, community and conversation – engaging and connecting young people at Mallabula. Monday 4 July: Murrook Family Fun Day | 10am to 2pm | Murrook Cultural Centre Join us for family fun activities, entertainment and a BBQ at the Murrook Cultural Centre Tuesday 5 July: NAIDOC Week March | 8am | Raymond Terrace

q Get up! Stand up! Show up! at this year’s NAIDOC Week events.

War Memorial to Council Administration Building Flag raising ceremony | 8:30am to 10am | Council Administration Building A march through Raymond Terrace, followed by a flag raising and smoking ceremony at the Port Stephens Council Administration Building. Koori Kin Family History Yarn | 10am to 12pm | Raymond Terrace Library Join Melissa Jackson and Kerry-Ann Tape, First Nations

family history specialists, for the Connecting Culture: Tracing Ancestors workshop for mob. In this session you will be introduced to the State Library’s diverse family history collections. Live streamed by the State Library of NSW. Wednesday 6 July: Nelson Bay Fun Day | 10am to 2pm | Nelson Bay Foreshore Hosted by Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council

and Worimi Conservation Lands (NPWS) at Nelson Bay Foreshore. Thursday 7 July: Cultural activities | 10am to 1pm | Karuah Community Hall Hosted by Karuah Local Aboriginal Land Council at Karuah community hall. From Monday to Sunday at all events the Natural System team will be presenting ‘My Little EcoSystem’ workshops. Friday 8 July: Koori Kin Family History Yarn | 10am to 12pm | Tomaree Library

that impact on koalas and koala habitat and devising conservation strategies to address these, such as ensuring there are corridors for koalas to move about their habitat safely, is key to our Koala Plan of Management,” he added. The NSW Government has undertaken a state-wide investigation into vehicle road-strike hotspots in NSW which identified Port Stephens Drive as one of the worst koala road-strike sites in NSW. Following this, a further study was undertaken to determine options and costs associated with mitigating and preventing koala roadstrikes along Port Stephens Drive. Group Manager Development Services Steve Peart says the study identified that building a culvert to allow koalas to move under the

road and installing exclusion fencing to keep koalas off the road were the most efficient and effective solutions. “From 2010 to 2020, 89 koala records have been identified along Port Stephens Drive, including eleven vehicle strike fatalities, five vehicle strike injury rescues and eleven rescues,” Mr Peart said. “This grant funding from the NSW Government is allowing Council to install 2km fauna-proof fencing on both sides of Port Stephens Drive, retrofit 850 metres

of koala-proof fencing to the existing Horizons Golf Course fence, build a 20 metre long box culvert as fauna underpass near southern boundary of the golf course and add koala pavement painting and roadside signage indicating koala speed zones. “We know our community places strong value on our local environment and the protection of koalas across Port Stephens and we’re confident these measures will have an immediate impact on reducing road strikes on koalas,” he concluded.

Koala funding marks 20 years of conservation in Port Stephens

AS the 20 year anniversary of the Port Stephens Comprehensive Koala Plan of Management nears closer, Port Stephens Council has secured $845,000 from the NSW Government to reduce koalas being killed or injured by vehicles. Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer says koala protection and conservation has been a top priority for Port Stephens Council for many years and the recent funding from the NSW Government will have a significant impact on conserving the local koala population. “Our community has a very special relationship with koalas, there aren’t many places in the country where you might encounter a koala on a walk around your local

neighbourhood, but you can here in Port Stephens,” Mr Palmer said. “Protecting koalas and koala habitat is always at the forefront of our strategic planning and we work hard

to balance growth alongside the protection of our local environment including koala habitat – one of the most important drawcards for residents and visitors alike. “Identifying threats

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This Week’s PBL Nominees By Marian SAMPSON

THIS week students were nominated for a range of Positive Behaviour for Learning awards for their commitment to excellent and caring behaviour. Irrawang Public School’s Drayke Abra was nominated for cleaning up litter left by others and collecting trolleys at the recycling machine at Woolworths without being asked. Great work Drayke! Raymond Terrace Public School Student Ryker Purdon was recognised for being helpful and accommodating with younger children during a Port Stephens OzTag competition. William McGovern of Grahamstown Public School loves to help set up for technology classes. He recently helped to set up all the laptops, earphones and pencils for year 3 NAPLAN. Emalynne Hunter Hahn of Irrawang High School is a popular PBL Student Ambassador who mentors students on a weekly basis.

Emalynne volunteered to speak on a transition evening and was very helpful on a recent excursion to the University of Newcastle. Hunter River High School’s Emma Price has been nominated for being a kind and considerate member of the Port Stephens community whilst working in a local business. Salt Ash Public School’s Lucas Wood was nominated

for consistently showing empathy and compassion to all people. Charlotte Bass of Medowie Public School is an extremely responsible student. She has recently demonstrated this by leading and choreographing a dance for her peers. Lilliana Buehler of Seaham Public School was nominated for always being a positive member of the school

q The winners of this week’s PBL awards.

community. Her smile, cheerful attitude and caring nature always has a positive impact on others. Karuah Public School student Sailor Ford was nominated for having a responsible attitude when faced with a medical emergency and for displaying outstanding sportsmanship and pride for her team during Saturday sports.

www.newsofthearea.com.au Holly Degaura, Principal of Salt Ash Public School told News Of The Area, “Salt Ash Public School is proud to be a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and for the last five years we have been a member of the Raymond Terrace Community PBL program. “All students, staff and members of our community promote our school PBL values of being Positive Respectful and Safe Learners at school and in the community.

“Each week students are explicitly taught positive behaviours as a whole school and are rewarded for demonstrating these behaviours. “We have recently opened our refurbished multipurpose court and through our explicit lessons on how to use this space respectfully and safely, students have enjoyed this area and have displayed only positive interactions and behaviour which is a credit to the implementation of PBL program,” she said.

City of Newcastle call for state-wide sand nourishment plans By Tara CAMPBELL

THE City of Newcastle is calling on the NSW Government to plan strategically and develop a state-wide approach for a sustainable sand nourishment program to support local councils as they develop Coastal Management Programs under the NSW Government's coastal management framework. Following the increasing frequency of significant weather events that cause erosion damage to beaches along the NSW coastline, local councils may be prompted to include sand nourishment

as a solution to managing coastal hazards as part of their individual Coastal Management Programs. Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes is strongly advocating for the requirement for a State-led sand nourishment strategy, and will be discussing the need at the NSW Deputy Premier's Stockton Beach Taskforce meeting this week. "We've developed a Coastal Management Program for Stockton and identified that we need an initial 2.4 million cubic metres of sand on Stockton Beach as part of our mass sand nourishment strategy and then annual sand top ups to maintain beach amenity and the buffer

that mass sand nourishment will provide the Stockton community," Lord Mayor Nelmes said. The City of Newcastle has done notable work investigating and understanding the planning and approval pathways for sourcing and accessing the sand required to deliver a mass sand nourishment strategy for Stockton Beach. "Our Council won't be the only council to identify sand nourishment as a solution to managing coastal hazards and we expect many councils will include sand nourishment in their coastal management programs,” Lord Mayor Nelmes said.

Nelmes says that a sustainable sand nourishment program which is developed and led by the NSW Government would provide significant efficiencies and economies of scale for local councils. "The City of Newcastle has already committed significant resources to completing investigations and to understanding environmental impacts and approval pathways for what will rapidly become a matter of state significance for the NSW Government, so it makes sense

to have a holistic approach and solution to the problem. "We would like to see the NSW Government lead the collaborative effort that is needed across the state to develop a sustainable sand nourishment program including approvals and ownership of licensing for possible offshore sand extraction,” Mayor Nelmes concluded. The City of Newcastle was one of the first councils in the State to have its Coastal Management Program for Stockton certified, under the

Coastal Management Act 2016, by the NSW Minister for Local Government in August 2020. City of Newcastle has invested $4.5 million on coastal protection measures over the two years prior to the Stockton CMP being certified in August 2020. The cost to implement coastal management actions including the initial mass sand nourishment, outlined in the Stockton Coastal Management Program 2020, to provide a buffer for the coastline and beach amenity at Stockton will be $27.5 million.

q Coastal erosion at Stockton is a major issue for the City of Newcastle. Photo: Peter Stoop.

q Trucks delivering sand to Stockton Beach. Photo: Phoebe Moloney.

Funding allocated for high school upgrades

FUNDING has been allocated within the NSW Budget for upgrades at Hunter River High School and Irrawang High School. The project is part of the continuing school building boom, with the NSW

Government investing $1.6 billion in school infrastructure funding this budget. Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin said this investment is a great boost for the local community. “Our school building

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program will secure a brighter future for Port Stephens families for generations to come,” Mr Martin said. The 2022-23 budget contains $5.6 million and $5 million respectively to continue major upgrades and

refurbishments at Hunter River High School and Irrawang High School delivering upgraded core facilities and dedicated learning support spaces. Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said the NSW Government

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is investing an additional $1.6 billion to deliver 23 new and upgraded schools in this budget. “Since 2017, the NSW Government has invested $9.1 billion in school building projects, and we will keep

funding school infrastructure at record levels to ensure that students right across NSW have access to high quality learning facilities,” Ms Mitchell said. The NSW Government is investing $8.6 billion over the next four years, continuing delivery of 160 new and upgraded schools.

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Karuah Bowls By Trevor DAVIES

CORKS popped and the champagne was flowing (well actually it was beer) at Karuah on Saturday last when Brenden Revell won out in the Club Major Singles final. Stephen Gilchrist got away to an early lead and while he kept on playing well, Brenden just kept playing better and got away to achieve his third Club Championship in five years. Club Secretary and marker on the day, Greg Mungoven, said

that Brenden just played his socks off in the later stages and ended up with a very credible win. It was a very cool afternoon and the big crowd overflowed out of the Club house onto the surrounds of the green to witness a game that will be spoken about for many years (at least by Brenden). A popular and colourful Club character, Brenden was overjoyed by his win. The knowledgeable

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SPORT crowd saw some great bowls played and there was applause at great shots played at almost every end. In other news, Karuah had a solid Club win away at Dora Creek last week. Two of the Ladies Club members (Pam Cembala and Christine Davies) played in the representative fixture a week or so ago for the Coast versus the City team at Raymond Terrace, where the local Coast players had a fiercely competitive win. Lots of great social games were played at the Club this week with President Jim and

Nelson Bay Croquet Club By David WILSON

NELSON Bay Croquet Club held their annual Gala Day on 17 June to mark the date they moved to their present facility on Tomaree Sports Complex. A brilliant clear and bright winter day greeted the 41 members who attended together with 15 guests representing local croquet clubs Maitland, Mount Sugarloaf, Newcastle National Park and Toronto. The day started with q

Games in action.

President David Wilson and Life Member MargaretRose Thompson welcoming everyone before they enjoyed morning tea. The main part of the day was a series of games that tested mallet skills. The games included perennial favourites such as 'Walk the Plank', 'Nearest the Peg', 'Tyre Jump', 'Four Balls' and the wobbly mallet. The day was rounded off by a traditional BBQ,

the ceremonial cutting of the birthday cake and the awarding of prizes for the various games. Congratulations to Life Member Margaret-Rose Thompson who acted as MC and Kerry Sprigg who was in charge of the catering - a great effort. For further information about the Club, visit nelsonbaycroquet.org.au or e-mail nelsonbaycroquet@ gmail.com

Stockton Men’s Bowling Club By Jack HIGH

26 JUNE. The Semi-Finals of the Club Pairs was played on Sunday 26 June and both successful teams came from behind to win their games. The duo of Rod Cue and John McCartney (Skip) were leading their match by 15-12 shots over the team of Mick Rowan and Paul Croucher when they dropped 6 shots and never recovered to eventually lose by 18-24 shots. The other match was a similar affair when the Sailing

Club pair of Dean Castle and Todd Anderson led their game early only to be run down by the pairing of Billy and Tug Smith by 26-17 shots. The Final will be played on Sunday 3 July. Some 1st Round games of the Club Triples were played on the same weekend and results were: Allan Holder (Sub for Adam Clements), Dean Ward and Dick Hadley (Skip) def. Bob Berlin, Steve Stawski, Lance Turner. A classic game of bowls with the Hadley team

behind all game until the last end when Dick played a master shot to take out the opposition's shot bowl and trail the kitty into the ditch to score 3 shots and claim the match by 19-18 shots. Dave Tinsley, Mick Hoye, Ross Wright 22 def. Larry Harmer, Steve Blayden, Mike Smith 16, Paul Darr, Nev. Crittenden, Rick Lentini 32 demolished Mick Rowan, Greg Penfold, Steve Polverino 12, Leo Payne, Billy Smith, Tug Smith 16 narrowly def. Peter Quinn, Peter Walsh, Steve Brown 15.

TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club results for 24/6/22. Outright winners: John McDonald and Ron McKay 66 3/4 Runners up: John Clayton and Greg Hinton 69 3/4 Ball winners: Matt Baldwin and Ron Dews 70 1/4 Jack Johnstone and Mark Skidmore 72 Col Marsden and Bill McMaster 72

Bradman Award: Peter Couvaras and Wendy Couvaras D andC 4th: Ron Dews and Matt Baldwin. John McDonald and Ron McKay D andC 7th: John Clayton and Greg Hinton NTP18th: Matt Baldwin and Greg Hinton Money hole:

A. John Clayton Lucky number: 9. Adam Cowie No ladies 9 hole competition. There were 18 starters. Congratulations to all the winners. Next game Friday 1/7/22 Single Stableford Eclectic.

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his wife Angela experiencing a thrilling tie early in the week. Programmed social bowls resume this coming week. If you would like to learn how to play this exciting and social sport, or are an experienced bowler already, games are held each Tuesday and Thursday morning. Names are required by 9:30 and games begin at 10:00 both days, loan equipment is available, ring the Club for details. Visitors are made most welcome at both of these non uniform mixed social days. See you at Karuah. q

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Soldiers Point Bowlers compete in Women’s State Championships

By Mark WATT

A HUGE congratulations to Betty Herbertson and Jan Sutherland who have won the 2021 State Champion of Champions Pairs played over the 3 – 5 of June at Club Merrylands bowling club. Winning an incredible

seven games straight in the State Finals to take the title out not including the games they won at club level before making the State Finals. New bowlers are welcome at the Bowling Club where they can receive free coaching-please contact Mark Watt on 49827173.

Nelson Bay Golf Club RESULTS Round Up: Sunday 19 June: No Results Monday 20 June: Men Stableford: A: Dave Owens (15) 41, Mark Baker (17) 37; Women Stableford overall winners: Glenda Mccaw (29) 37, Robyn Butler (16) 36; Vets Stableford: Div 1: Mike Coghlan 20, Raymond Mahady 20; Div 2: Brian Stewart 24, Brian Single 22; Tuesday 21 June: Ladies 4BBB Stroke: A Grade: Rhonda Shaw (17) 70 c/b, Julie Newsham (23) 70 B Grade: Barbara Clark (29) 74 c/b Donna Hall (31) 75 c/b. C Grade: Elsie Flanagan (33) 73, Rhona Birss (34) 80. Wednesday 22 June: Men’s Stableford

Gymea Course A Grade: Rat Wright (13) 39, Peter Gibson (5) 36; B Grade: Phil Ismay (18) 37, Michael Haddad (21) 35; C Grade: David Hurley (30) 40, Mick Henneberger (26) 39. Men’s Stableford Xmas Course: A Grade: Rod Totman (14) 37, John Clark (11) 35c/b; B Grade: Michael Day (18) 38, John McCaw (17) 37c/b; C Grade: Graham Woods (32) 40, David Evans (31) 37. Thursday 23 June Womens Gymea Stroke. A Grade: Karen Flatt 69, Jill Rowland 72; B Grade: Jean O’Reilly 71 c/b, Pat Phipps 71. Friday 24 June Men’s Stableford: A grade: David Hogan (4) 37, Sean McGrath (15) 35; B Grade:

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q Gymnast Joshua Lee.

Martin Quirke (18) 35, Gary McCann (23) 33c/b, C Grade: Roger Ball (26) 38; Lloyd Goodwin (31) 35. Womens Stableford: Div 1: Debbie Childs (24) 39, Div 2: Ann Turner (30) 37. Saturday 25 June Men’s Stableford: Gymea course A Grade: Phil Chilser (12) 39 C/B, Scott Bowden (14) 39; B Grade: Marc Pisani (20) 37 c/b, Martin Quirke (19) 37; C Grade: Les Williams (29) 37 c/b, Elio Rigon (26) 34 c/b; Mens Stableford Christmas course: A Grade: Rob Fitzgerald (7) 39, Michael Moussa (14) 38 c/b; B Grade: Barry Bisset (19) 36 c/b, Richard Goodall (21) 36 c/b; C Grade: Keith Rogers (28) 36, Kevin Humphreys (26) 33;

Medowie Christian School Students Enjoy Sporting Wins Vichie competed in the MTB Fox Superflow gravity enduro with Rock Trail Entertainment at Awaba MTB Park and was accepted into the Hunter

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Academy of Sport in the mountain biking program. Meanwhile Monica Moore of Year 10 competed in a special category for students with disabilities, winning gold at the Combined Independent Schools (CIS) cross country event and has secured a place on the NSW All Schools Cross Country team. “These exceptional athletes in years 8-10 have proudly q Nick Vichie represented with his bike. the school and themselves, bringing home accolades across gymnastics, d i v i n g , kickboxing, cross country, and enduro biking,” said Vasilara.

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READING by Lynne Miles: Matthew 24: 35 "The skies and the earth may pass away but My words will NOT pass away, says the Lord."

Probus Club’s Sawtell Visit By Marian SAMPSON

MEMBERS of the Probus Club Of Port Stephens have enjoyed a week away at Sawtell on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Since then club members have resumed their other regular activities including walking, snooker, social and interclub bowls, BBQs, fishing, outings and dining events. Ann Gibson told News Of The Area, “One group recently went to see Chicago at the Civic Playhouse and thoroughly enjoyed that experience. “The next one for the Theatre Group is seeing Menopause with a trip to see the Jersey Boys scheduled for later in the year.” Twenty members visited Irukandji Shark and Ray Encounters and were impressed with what was offered. “Dinings organiser Inez has also been busy and the next event is a Lil Buddha

banquet at the end of June.” A movie morning also took the interest of a group of members. “There are lots of other plans on the drawing board,” she said. The ever popular BBQ at Bagnalls Beach Reserve was last Thursday in perfect weather with the last two having to be held indoors. The always well organised event was put together by Club members Tirrel and Christine and the steaks were cooked perfectly by the resident master chefs who step up to the plate each time. The BBQ’s are a very relaxed activity for all members. Snooker is held every Tuesday and the two walks next month are being held on 6 and 20 July with social bowls being held on 13 July at Fingal Bay Sports Club, with Inter Club Bowls on 25 July at Kahibah Bowling Club.

There is also a Christmas in July cruise on 28 July on the calendar. This mixed gender club has activities to suit everyone and welcomes retired and semiretired seniors to check them out. Visit the website on www. probusclubofportstephens. org or attend a meeting on the second Thursday of the month at 10.30am at the Nelson Bay Bowling Club.

We are in the market to buy a used car for our son. He's been scanning ads on social media and has finally located a great looking car, but it's in Western Australia. The poor woman selling it had to move there after her husband passed away so her mum could mind her kids because she works in the air force. She's sending the car down (no transport cost to us) so we have five days to view it before making a decision and the money will be held in a type of trust account in case we don't want it (which I doubt; it seems like an amazing buy). I guess I am just old school in terms of buying a car from a backyard or a sales yard. Any advice? Marie P. Dear Marie, Warning Will Robinson, Warning! While I am reticent to use an exclamation mark, hoping the words will speak for themselves in terms of

emphasis, and finding it an unnecessary and overused form of punctuation, it's warranted in this instance. There are quite a few alarm bells ringing, even with the limited information you've offered. For a start, the seller is pulling at your heart strings (dead husband, moving interstate, sole parent). If it's such a great buy, it's also illogical that she'd be willing to transport it across the country (surely WA has its fair share of willing buyers). Holding the money in a trust account? I'm presuming you have to part with this money before the car arrives (which it won't - you already know that, or at least suspect it, or you wouldn't be concerned enough to write to me). Does the ad include the rego plate number? Does it all sound too good to be true? How about you message back and throw in the words senior police detective at some point. I'm one hundred percent confident you won't hear from the seller again. It would also be a good idea to report the ad to the administrators of whatever sales page you found the car on to prevent others from experiencing a similar scam. Best of luck finding a used car for your son, Marie. They are hard to come by at the moment, as those willing to fleece money from unsuspecting buyers are all too aware. Carpe diem, Jasminda

q Members of the Probus Club Of Nelson Bay enjoying their regular BBQ on the shores of Nelson Bay.

Good and Getting Better

By Geoff WALKER

THE big makeover of Henderson Park at Lemon Tree Passage has greatly increased day trippers and tourists to the q

area. A State Government grant of some $1.3 million replaced the old swimming pool, the boat ramps and public wharf. Council also came to the party by upgrading the play equipment, seating and amenities block.

The deck platform behind the pool.

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They also constructed a two tiered platform behind the pool but there was a problem. A large sail was to be erected over it but the ground q

was too soft and unstable. Council went back to the drawing boards and have reengineered the design and work is now underway.

That's not all. An oyster shaped piazza is to be built at the southern end and a pathway along Rudd Reserve will link the

Workers installing the support piers for the sail.

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waterfront park to the western rocky foreshore. Local councillor Steve Tucker sees passive recreation as playing a major role in the economy of the peninsula. “The Covid crisis has seen huge interest in quiet seaside retreats such as Tilligerry,” he said. “City people holiday here and many sell up and relocate,” he added. “On top of this, day trippers love to walk in the bush and along the foreshore. “As things stand, you can more or less circle all the way from the Lemon Tree Holiday Park around the foreshore to Tanilba House. “The new Caswell Reserve makeover at Mallabula is also a great drawcard as are the upgraded foreshore parks at Tanilba Bay,” he stated.

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By Marian SAMPSON STUDENTS from Medowie Christian College have been excelling in sport this term. Nicoletta Vasilaras told News Of The Area, “Medowie Christian School is celebrating recent student achievements in the sporting arena.” Year 8 student Callum Donaldson recently competed in the Australian Martial Arts Championships (AMAC) kickboxing circuit and won two gold medals and two silver medals across four events. Joshua Lee of Year 9 competed in the Christian Schools Sports

Association (CSSA) state gymnastics competition and the Independent Sporting Association (ISA) state All Schools Swimming Championships in diving. Competing at Level 6, Josh came first on floor and bars and second on rings, vault and pommel. Off the back of his gymnastics display, he finished first in both the 15 Years Springboard and the 15-16 Years Platform in diving. Joshua has been selected to join the NSW team for School Sport Australia Nationals in Brisbane in November. Also in Year 9, Nick CONTINUED Page 7

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