Port Stephens News Of The Area 30 May 2024

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Community leaders honoured for Pride of Workmanship

Workmanship Awards held during National Volunteers week.

The Pride of Workmanship awards acknowledge an employee or community member who displays outstanding qualities in terms of approach, attitude, dedication and commitment.

This year there were three recipients of Vocational Awards.

Kerry Kilpatrick from Lemon Tree Post and Lotteries received the award for displaying dedication to her business, and going

above and beyond for her local community.

Doctor Laetitia Pienaar from Bay Medical Group at Salamander Bay was recognised for her pride in her work, dedication and care to her patients, and always going the extra mile for them and their families.

Doctor Joel Wenitong from Nelson Plaza Clinic received his award for showing dedication and commitment to his role, and for establishing ‘Guurumal’, a clinic in Nelson Bay offering free access to medical health services for the youth of Port Stephens.

There were also five

recipients of Community Awards.

Sharon Blunt was honoured for her dedication in volunteering at the Tomaree neighbourhood Centre for the past twelve years, and for serving as a member of the Lions Club of Soldiers Point for thirteen years.

Maureen Philpott received an award for her commitment to various community support roles, including 23 years volunteering in the SES.

Irene Jones was recognised for her volunteering roles with EcoNetwork, the Mambo

Wanda Wetlands Community Group, Landcare and Ngioka Horticulture Centre, National Parks and Nelson Bay Civic Pride, and as a weekly driver of women to cancer treatment in Newcastle.

Margaret Wilkinson received the honour for her volunteering and leadership roles in Nelson Bay Civic Pride, Landcare, and the Christmas Bush Club.

Cheryl Moss was celebrated for her volunteering work at Nelson Bay Tennis Club, where she has served as Secretary for the past eleven years, and also for contributing to the development of the tennis

Discover the power of volunteering

NEXT month’s Port

Stephens Volunteer Expo will showcase the diverse range of volunteering opportunities available across the region.

The Expo will take place on Wednesday 26 June from 10am - 2pm at Nelson Bay Bowling and

Recreation Club, bringing together a variety of charities, not-for-profits, and community organisations eager to share their inspiring missions and connect with passionate individuals.

“Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community, meet new

people, and learn valuable skills?” said Emma Boundy from the Hunter Volunteer Centre.

“Whether you have just a few hours to spare or are seeking a longterm commitment, there's something for everyone!

“Volunteering is a rewarding experience that offers numerous benefits beyond making a difference in the lives of others.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION UPDATE APPLICATIONS LODGED

ANNA BAY

8 Fitzroy St 16-2024-228-1 Swimming pool BOAT HARBOUR

377 Gan Gan Rd 16-2024-214-1 Detached garage BOBS FARM

686 Marsh Rd 16-2023-532-2 S4.55(1A) Modification to approved aquatic display shed – amend design BRANDY HILL

17 Bangalay Cl 16-2018-227-2

S4.55(1A) Modification to alterations/additions to dwelling, add new carport and games room –amend games room FERN BAY

18 Diuris St 16-2024-213-1 Swimming pool FINGAL BAY

2/48 Boulder Bay Rd 16-2024-197-1 Screened enclosure –leisure room

7 Motto Ln 16-2024-137-1 Alterations/additions to existing industrial shed LEMON TREE PASSAGE

26 Beach Rd 16-2020-688-3 S4.55(1A) Modification dwelling alterations/ additions – amend design

1 Blanch St 16-2024-192-1 1 into 2 lot subdivision, construction of detached dwelling

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61A Tanilba Rd 16-2024-220-1 Retaining

20C Fairlands Rd 16-2023-516-2

S4.55(1A) Modification to alterations/additions, including swimming pool and shade structure –amend pool, alfresco and ensuite areas

NELSON BAY

42 Wallawa Rd 16-2024-195-1 Swimming pool

33 Christmas Bush Ave 16-2024-211-1 Swimming pool and retaining walls 35 Irambang St 16-2015-378-2 S4.55(1A) Modification approved dual occupancy – design changes

Tomaree St 16-2024-186-1 Alterations to residential flat building – new pool, toilet block and deck

RAYMOND TERRACE

48 Joseph Sheen Dr 16-2024-219-1 Detached shed and retaining walls

40 Alton Rd 16-2024-227-1 Alterations/additions to dwelling – verandah

SALAMANDER BAY 13 Ninox Cl 16-2024-205-1 Single storey dwelling

10 Mariner Cres 16-2021-668-2

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centre and promoting skills throughout the community.

Board Directors

Leah Anderson and Jason Moss returned to the podium this year as Masters Of Ceremonies after a successful event in 2023.

Together Leah and Jason are the club’s joint Directors

for Vocational and Youth portfolios.

Leah has been a member of the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay for around fifteen years, and Jason a member for around five years.

Leah received a Pride of Workmanship Award from the Rotary Club of Camden back in 1996, while Jason was awarded one by the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay in 2020, for both his long term work at Bunnings Salamander and his commitment to volunteering in the community

S4.55(1A) Modification dwelling alterations/ additions, new 2nd storey – internal changes and single storey

3 Recluse P 16-2024-207-1 Detached carport and extend existing shed

SHOAL BAY

35 Leonard Ave 16-2023-674-2

S4.55(1A) Modification to alterations/additions to dwelling with pool

q Rotary Club of Salamander Bay Directors

joint Directors for Vocational and Youth Portfolios, Leah Anderson and Jason Moss. Photo: Henk Tobbe.

Dive site set for safety and access improvements

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said the project marks the final stage of Port Stephens Council’s 2021 Natural Disaster landslip rectification works.

“This project has been a top priority since the 2021 storm disaster impacted Port Stephens and we’ve listened closely to surrounding businesses and the dive community throughout the process,” Mr Kable said.

“In December last year, we successfully completed the first stage of the project, which included a new retaining wall, improved stormwater drainage, and a reinforced concrete pathway along the most impacted section of Teramby Road.

“This project will deliver several key improvements including construction of an 80m retaining wall for stability, enhanced stormwater drainage and a new pedestrian pathway leading directly to the Pipeline Dive entry site.

“NSW Government funding has also allowed us to significantly improve diver access and safety with an upgraded diver entry stairway, installation of a

dive preparation table and compliance safety signage,” Mr Kable added.

Crown Lands provided $2 million to Port Stephens Council to help remediate

the landslip and construct the scuba dive entry access and pathway.

Crown Lands Executive Director of Land and Asset Management Greg Sullivan

said the repairs and upgrades will support residents, more tourism and the local economy.

“This important project will improve safe access to a

key coastal spot and ensure scuba divers can enjoy the waters off Teramby Road and the Pipeline,” Mr Sullivan said.

“Nelson Bay and the

Port Stephens region is a world class scuba location and marine park with vibrant fish, invertebrates and marine habitats and lots of top dive spots to explore at the shoreline and nearby islands."

Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer echoed the project’s importance.

“The Pipeline Dive Site is a renowned macro dive location and a photographer’s paradise,” he said.

“These landslip rectification works and dive site upgrades will be a welcome improvement for the diving community and surrounding businesses.

“We appreciate the patience of our community as we complete these essential works,” Mayor Palmer concluded.

The project is scheduled for completion in September 2024.

For more information and updates, please visit pscouncil.info/Teramby-Rd

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q A concept design of the improved dive site access.

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2000 feed trees delivered to koala hospital

FORESTRY Corporation has delivered 2000 koala feed trees to the Port Stephens Koala Hospital (PSKH) to help improve the health of rescued koalas in care.

The annual koala feed tree delivery continues a longstanding relationship between Forestry Corporation and the prominent wildlife rehabilitation organisation, which saves and cares for injured koalas across the region.

Forestry Corporation’s Partnerships Leader for the Hunter and Central Coast, Alex Capararo said the seedling delivery consists of key koala feed tree species including forest red gum and swamp mahogany.

“Forestry Corporation is pleased to have supported the Port Stephens Koala Hospital given the important wildlife rescue and rehabilitation work that staff and volunteers do in assisting local koala populations," he said.

“Almost 250,000 seedlings have been donated by Forestry Corporation to conservation and wildlife groups over the past four years to support koala hospitals and community koala habitat planting programs across NSW.

“Koala populations are carefully monitored by our ecologists in state forests, which serve as important breeding grounds

where koala populations can thrive.

“We work closely with koala hospitals to release and rehome koalas into state forests after they have been rehabilitated in care after car strikes, disease and predator attacks.

“The important work of the Koala Hospital is preserving the health of koalas across the

Port Stephens region, and we couldn’t be happier to help out in donating feed trees."

The Port Stephens Koala Hospital is currently undergoing a $2 million extension to its hospital facilities, which includes the addition of a new CT scanner to increase diagnostic and treatment capacity.

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Stephens Koala Hospital, Ron Land said the seedlings would need three to four years of growth from planting to leaf harvest for the koalas.

Mr Land said the provision of koala feed trees from Forestry Corporation is essential in expanding the hospital’s carrying capacity.

“At PSKH we have a carrying capacity of 40 animals, with an average of 30 koalas under care at any given time,” he said.

“Each koala needs approximately 1000 trees, so the donation from Forestry Corporation is very welcome."

Half of the trees donated will be planted directly into a plantation area managed by the PSKH, while the other half will be potted and grown for future planting.

The seedlings were grown at Forestry Corporation’s Grafton nursery, which last year produced more than three-million seedlings for replanting programs in the state’s hardwood and softwood timber plantations.

Find out more about Forestry Corporation’s community partnerships, ecology work and forest replanting programs at www. forestrycorporation.com.au

q 2000 koala feed trees have been delivered to the Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

q Forestry Corporation’s Partnerships Leader for the Hunter and Central Coast, Alex Capararo with President of the Port Stephens Koala Hospital, Ron Land.

Backyard biodiversity supports native species

By Marian SAMPSON

BACKYARDS play an important role in local biodiversity and the ecosystem.

This means that everyone that has so much as a pot plant on their verandah can make choices that work for local wildlife.

Choosing endemic species of plants for our green spaces is a great start.

In aid of this, Port Stephens Council has been working on community education around species habitats, particularly koalas.

“Port Stephens provides habitat for a number of significant flora and species, including one of the state’s most iconic koala populations,” said Brock Lamont, Council’s Section Manager, Strategy and Environment.

“Council is committed to identifying and managing these native landscapes with our community through community education on how they can improve habitats on private lands and help protect the local koala population.

“Council has a quarterly newsletter, ‘Our Environment’, which provides seasonal updates on Council’s environmental projects and programs, and also has a dedicated web page which provides information about koalas and what the community can do to help this iconic species.

“The webpage includes factsheets on how to improve koala habitats, help protect wildlife in the heat and some frequently asked questions.”

Council has also launched its ‘Koala Landholder Partnerships Program’, which allows landholders to register their interest in collaborating with Council on projects such as mapping, surveys, tree planting and habitat restoration works to enhance koala habitats in the LGA.

Across the Bay, MidCoast Council also plays an important role in helping save native wildlife by working with other agencies to educate the community about protecting the natural environment.

This includes promoting the role of backyards.

Midcoast Council’s Backyards for Biodiversity program aims to alert the community about the little things that everyone can do in their own backyard to provide much-needed habitat for local fauna.

“You can help make your backyard more wildlife friendly by planting native species, including a mixture of ground cover, shrubs and larger trees,” said MidCoast Council’s Senior Ecologist, Mat Bell.

“If you can, it’s also great to include a water source for native animals to have a drink or a splash by including a birdbath or pond.

“It is also important to be a responsible pet owner by keeping your dogs and cats in their yard as they are a big threat to native animals,” said Mr Bell.

Community members can register for the Koala Landholder Partnerships Program at https://forms. portstephens.nsw.gov.au/ RunForm.aspx?formId=3069

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q A black cockatoo in a Nelson Bay backyard. Photo: Marian Sampson.

With the recent wet weather, we have seen a rise in the number of cases of waterborne parasite infections, especially giardia.

Giardia a ects many species and is acquired when the infective organisms is ingested from water sources or contaminated plants.

Giardia causes gastrointestinal signs: including vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and reluctance to eat. Abdominal pain may also be a sign.

ere are simple tests for giardiasis that your vet can perform to obtain an diagnosis. Treatment is relatively straightforward, but sometimes persistent shedding of the organisms can occur.

Whilst infected with giardia, your pet can pass the organisms to your family and to other animals, and strict hygiene is important a er touching your pet and especially when handling their faeces.

Prevention can be challenging, but ensuring you have a source of clean water for your pet to drink from whilst out in public can help to minimise the risk, and always pick their waste up quickly to reduce the risk of another animal becoming unwell.

Long road to health for Jade

By Lindsay HALL

ALMOST half of all Australians are diagnosed with a chronic health condition at some point in their lives.

While some of these are relatively manageable, with a number of treatments for conditions such as back pain or arthritis, others such as mental health concerns can present a more complex challenge for treatment.

For approximately two million Australians, however, the challenges become far more extreme, as sufferers of rare diseases such as cancer or auto-immune conditions find their symptoms difficult to manage in the long term.

Jade Hunter belongs to a far more exclusive category of chronic sufferers in Australia, one which has the challenge not only of coping with debilitating symptoms, but also of finding medical professionals that are willing to help them.

“It’s one of those things that no one really thinks about until you or someone you know gets it,” Jade said of her condition.

“It’s such a discouraging experience though, because it’s so hard to find a doctor who will even listen.”

In around 2012 Jade, then a resident of Melbourne, visited Port Stephens with her father.

Upon her return home she fell ill with severe flu-like symptoms that did not ease over the course of weeks.

This was the beginning of an endless stream of visits to doctors, referrals to specialists and treatments that offered little to no relief.

In the meantime her constant exhaustion meant that her social life became nonexistent, she was unable to continue working and her mental health began to decline.

“Life became so difficult, and the worst part was people just couldn’t understand what it was like for me.”

Jade was eventually diagnosed with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (FNDS) - a term used to describe chronic symptoms such as fatigue, nerve pain or cognitive impairment that may be traced to a decline in mental health.

q Jade Hunter hopes that her story can help others who battle Lyme disease.

While this is meant to convey that mental health problems have the potential to adversely affect brain chemistry and manifest chronic symptoms, Jade said people in her circle seemed to think the diagnosis meant that her condition was “all in her head”.

It was following the development of a troubling new symptom - the loss of sensation in one of her legs - that a friend suggested she explore Lyme disease as a possible explanation.

“It was something that explained every one of my symptoms.”

Lyme disease is caused by a bacterial infection that is commonly associated with tick bites.

This creates a serious problem for Australians, however, as the Department of Health does not accept that Australian species of ticks carry the specific bacteria that causes the disease, and as a result does not support any diagnoses of “locally acquired Lyme disease”.

The Department instead “recognises that a group of patients experience debilitating symptom complexes that some people attribute to ticks”.

“We call this DSCATT (Debilitating Symptom Complexes Attributed to Ticks)."

Jade said she was fortunate to even gain access to a diagnosis or treatment options.

“I was lucky that at the point in time that when I was diagnosed there were doctors who were happy to diagnose and treat Lyme disease,” she said.

“Now, finding a doctor to help you is near impossible as they are being restricted and given suspensions.”

As the Department of Health does not recognise Lyme disease in Australia (unless acquired during overseas travel), diagnostic guidelines do not permit doctors to test for the disease.

In Jade’s case, after already having such a lengthy delay since the onset of her symptoms, the further difficulties in locating a doctor willing

and able to treat her meant that she developed more complex symptoms that could no longer be managed by antibiotic treatment.

“At one point I was basically unable to walk at all,” she said

“I was unable to hold conversations due to poor memory and poor cognitive ability; I was blacking out, experiencing POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome); I was unable to eat; I had loss of feeling in my left side, nerve pain.

“Life was a nightmare during those years.”

A permanent relocation to Port Stephens after Jade was married led to a new hope for treatment, as she found a willing doctor in Newcastle with experience in treating conditions such as hers, and supportive members of the community who were willing to pitch in.

Despite the severity of her condition her extensive treatments and medications could not be covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, and there was no possibility of private health coverage for a condition not recognised by the government.

“I was incredibly lucky that a local lady heard of my story and held a fundraiser for my overseas travel expenses, which led to the local Lions Club hearing my story and raising an amazing amount of money to help cover the costs of my Malaysia trip.

“Without the help of these generous people and my family this trip would not have been possible, and I hate to think of where I would be now without that treatment.”

The trip and treatment she speaks of is a specialised and, again, controversial treatment not available in Australia called whole-body hyperthermia treatment, or thermal therapy.

It involves the raising of the body’s temperature several degrees for a sustained period of time while an antibiotic IV is slowly administered.

Jade said these treatments have restored her quality of life.

“I am so lucky to be where I am today compared to where I was at my worst.

“I have been so lucky to have been able to have my son.

“Another one of my proud moments is getting into a law degree and becoming a second year law and criminology student.

“But these amazing achievements don’t come without constant anxiety at a relapse.

“I want to raise awareness that Lyme disease is such an insidious disease that does not get the exposure it deserves by the media, general public or medical professionals.”

Bus shelters to receive upgrades

PORT Stephens Council will receive $80,500 in grant funding from the State Government to build two new bus shelters and upgrade twelve existing shelters.

The new bus shelters will be located on South Street, Medowie and 2129 Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown.

Upgrade works will include a mix of treatments including the installation of tactile indicators to help people with vision impairment, the establishment of safer boarding points, the erection of new signage and support poles, and the construction of connecting paths.

“If we want people in the Hunter using

public transport we need to make it an attractive option,” Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said.

“Bus stops are a window to a crucial part of our integrated transport system in the Hunter.

“These stops need to be user-friendly for everyone including older passengers and those with a disability.”

Member for Port Stephens and Minister for Disability Inclusion Kate Washington said, “The NSW Labor Government is injecting $1.6 million to improve public transport infrastructure across regional NSW and Port Stephens is a big beneficiary.

Tony Abbott shares tales of RFS service

By Thomas O’KEEFE

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VOLUNTEER

RFS Deputy Captain and former Australian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott was the special guest speaker at the Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS Charity Golf Day at Hawks Nest Golf Course on Friday 24 May.

Mr Abbott, who has been an active member with the Rural Fire Service (RFS) Davidson Brigade in northern Sydney for more than 20 years, readily recounted much of his long volunteer firefighting career, alongside tales of Federal Cabinet life.

“I was first interested in the RFS in the 1994 Eastern Seaboard Fires, when hundreds of homes went down, and I had decided to join, but then found myself pre-selected and elected to Parliament.

“Years later, after the Sydney Olympics, the bushfires hitting Killarney Heights along the Wakehurst Parkway made me revisit that decision, despite being an MP by then.

“I called to ask what I could do, they said 'maybe help make sandwiches', because without proper training there’s not much one can do, which was fair enough.

“My first deployment was in the middle of training; they asked me if I could do a 24-hour deployment to the Central Coast.

“I had just been promoted to Cabinet, and had a Cabinet meeting the next day, but I said yes and had to tell Cabinet I was unavailable and gone to fight the fires along the outskirts of Wyong.

“When questioned by a Cabinet colleague later on, I said: ‘You've got to be a human before you can be a Cabinet Minister.

“My work with the Brigade is at least as

important as anything I did with Government, and there is something wholesome, good, and true about doing it for the community.

“I was sent to the 2003 Snowy Mountains fires, then 2005 Grampians fires, completed my Advanced Firefighter, Village Firefighter, chainsaw, Breathing Apparatus, and Crew Leader courses, and am still at Davidson Brigade, 24 years later."

Mr Abbott recalled the reality-check when his team saved a paddock, wondering why they weren't saving the farmhouse, and the farmer thanked them, saying the house was insured, but his livelihood was in the land, and its irreplaceable livestock feed.

“In 2007, I was beaten for the Davidson Deputy Captain election, while still a senior Cabinet Minister, by an unemployed motor mechanic, but he turned out to be the right person for the job,” Mr Abbott acknowledged.

“I left Parliament and returned as a Deputy, just in time to serve in the 2019-20 'fire apocalypse' for our state, where I did more days in service than any other year before, and I had never felt prouder, more humble, than when we were applauded by hotel patrons after saving Manana.

“As far as I am concerned, I wish to serve with the RFS for as long as I am physically capable.

“The strength of a country is in its people, which is not counted in money, qualifications or their job, but in his or her character - by what you choose to do, not for money, but for love.

“Community service groups and clubs are doing wonderful things for Australia, they are the spirit of Australia, and I am very proud to have been a small part of it."

“Port Stephens will be getting two new bus shelters, and twelve will be made more accessible, enabling local residents to catch buses more easily.

“By investing in better bus stops we’re delivering on our commitment to make NSW more accessible and inclusive - one bus stop at a time.”

The following stops will receive upgrades.

• 6 Frost Rd, Anna Bay NSW 2316

• 35A Blanch St, Boat Harbour NSW 2316

• Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove NSW 2318

• 77 Government Rd, Nelson Bay NSW 2315

• 152 Benjamin Lee Dr, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

• Rees James Rd, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

• 141 Mount Hall Rd, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324

• Port Stephens Dr, Salamander Bay NSW 2317

• Sandy Point Rd, Salamander Bay NSW 2317

• Ridgeway Ave, Soldiers Point NSW 2317

• 112 Soldiers Point Rd, Soldiers Point NSW 2317

• 24 Moxey Close, Williamtown NSW 2318

Innovative giving program set up

By Marian SAMPSON

PORT Stephens shoppers will have the opportunity to give directly to those in need through an innovative new program led by the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay.

In support of the Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre, once a month on different days of the week, the Rotary Club will set up outside Coles Salamander Bay with a display of items needed by struggling individuals living in our community, including those residing in vehicles.

“The goal is to fill a shopping trolley with items and deliver them to the Neighbourhood Centre on the same day,” Rotarian Kelly Hammond told News Of the Area.

“Items are chosen according to the needs of those seeking support and in conjunction with the volunteers and staff of the Neighbourhood Centre.

“We will also take advantage of Coles’ specials.

“Cup A Soup during the colder months is an easy item to consume if you live in your car.

“Sanitary items are extremely expensive, and a mother will go without this

necessity to supply her baby with nappies.

“Non-perishable items are needed to stock the pantry,” she stated.

The first collection day will be on June 5, starting from 9 am.

The Rotary Club of Salamander Bay believes this simple initiative will make it easier for members of the community to help those in need, simply by adding one item at a time.

“Being able to assist others can give you a great sense of empowerment, which can enhance your happiness and sense of fulfilment.

“Who doesn't want to be happier?” Hammond asked.

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q Mr Abbott spoke about his time with the Rural Fire Service, of which he is still an active member.

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Rotary recognises community contributions

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Rotary Club of Medowie-Williamtown has recognised three members who have been instrumental in the organisation and running of the very popular Medowie Christmas Carnivals each December.

“These volunteers - Katrina Becker, Megan Spiller and John Tunbridge - have worked alongside members of the Rotary Club to ensure the success of these family events which attract more than 8,000 attendees each year,” Liz Friend from the Rotary Club of MedowieWilliamtown told News Of The Area.

“The evening was the perfect opportunity to show appreciation of the time, effort and

enthusiasm that Katrina, Megan and John have given.”

To acknowledge their contributions, the Rotary Club has donated $1,000 to each’s chosen charity.

Katrina chose Random Acts of Kindness, a charity initiative of the Charlton Christian College at Lake Macquarie where her sister Katie works.

Katrina also helps with the program which prepares meals, arranges food and essential packs, clothes and necessities for those in need.

Megan chose Hope Local, based in Port Stephens, a

charitable organisation which runs a local site stocked with meals and grocery items for those in need, including young mothers.

The team cooks, prepares and delivers the meals, and provides a place for people to have a chat, a hot drink and some grocery items if they need assistance.

John, who is President of the Medowie Lions Club, chose the Royal Flying Doctor Service, a national organisation delivering primary healthcare and 24hour emergency services for those that live, work and

travel in rural and remote Australia.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service was established on 15 May 1924, 90 years ago, and is one of the largest aeromedical organisations in the world.

The Rotary Club of Medowie-Williamtown runs the Christmas Carnival as a community event, rather than as a fundraiser, and is appreciative of the community sponsors who contribute so generously each year, and to the many volunteers who assist on the day.

Plans are already underway for this year’s Carnival, which is to be held on Saturday 7 December.

Positive Behaviour for Learning

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Positive Behaviour for Learning Program award nominees this week are a well-deserving group of students who have shown positive attitudes within their school and wider communities.

Craig Partridge, Principal, Seaham Public School told News Of The Area, “Seaham Public School is proud to be part of a great community of schools where Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is an integral part of creating a positive school culture.

“The whole Seaham school community follows our PBL values of being responsible, respectful learners.

“We recognise those that display these positive behaviours at school and in the wider Port Stephens community and we celebrate the impact this positive behaviour has on themselves and others,” he said.

This week’s nominees:

• Jeremiah was nominated for respectfully representing Irrawang Public School at the Raymond Terrace ANZAC Service.

He delivered an outstanding address on ANZAC Day to the community.

• Raymond Terrace Public School student

Lexie was also nominated for her efforts to support the commemoration of ANZAC Day, where her recital displayed respect and confidence.

• Lexie helps lead the school community, and always does the right thing at the right time, confidently showing respect to everyone.

• Noah of Grahamstown Public School was nominated for consistently displaying the PBL values. He is calm and sensible in all settings and regularly seeks opportunities to help his peers.

• Daniel was nominated for his outstanding job representing Irrawang High School at the recent Lions Youth of the Year competition, where he demonstrated the school's PBL values.

Daniel was also named Public Speaker of the Year at the awards.

• Joanna of Hunter River High School was nominated for being a wonderful leader and teacher to younger students in the school's cattle show team.

• Salt Ash Public School student Cora was nominated for always being responsible and respectful when representing her school in the community. She showed great sportsmanship during PSSA netball and regularly supports younger students during Starstruck rehearsals.

• Joel of Medowie Public School was nominated for being an exceptional school student.

He always follows the school’s expectations and is a

kind and fun friend. He makes coming to school a happy place for everyone.

• Flynn of Seaham Public School was nominated for being an outstanding school leader who consistently follows the school’s PBL values of being a responsible, respectful learner. At the school athletics carnival he was observed assisting during field events, supporting the teacher and organising equipment.

• Nils of Karuah Public School was nominated for always being a polite and well-mannered student. Nils consistently shows kindness and friendliness towards his peers and is a true example of the Community PBL values of acting responsibly and respect.

q Members of the Medowie-Williamtown Rotary Club with the volunteers recognised for their efforts at the Medowie Christmas Carnival. Photo: Henk Tobbe.

q This week's Positive Behaviour for Learning nominees receiving their awards at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace.

‘We’re strong for each other’

By Lindsay HALL

CANDICE and Taylor know better than most how difficult it can be, some days, just to get up in the morning.

“Candice has struggled since she was ten years old with various medical conditions,” says her father, Steve.

“She was diagnosed with agoraphobia and mental health issues that had her giving up dancing when she was a young girl, something that she loved to do.”

These were the first stirrings of chronic ailments that would continue to create challenges for Candice.

Candice Withey suffers from functional neurological disorder (FND) - a condition which affects the nervous system's capacity to communicate the brain's signals to the body.

“She had to learn to walk again,” says Steve.

“She now has a walker and wheelchair to help her get around.”

It is kismet, perhaps, that Candice came to know Taylor - initially as a friend of her brother - who became a support and encouragement alongside the rest of her family.

“Because Taylor was around my brother a lot we got to know each other better and just got closer,” Candice shares of their relationship.

“Taylor was kind to me and was there for me when I would have panic attacks.”

After finishing high school Taylor relocated to Queensland, where he worked for a time as a chicken farmer for Inghams but made an effort to stay connected to Candice and her family.

During this season Taylor was bitten by a white-tailed spider.

“His wound turned necrotic within three days,”

Candice’s father, Steve, says of the incident.

“Taylor had to have skin grafts on the affected area.”

Taylor made the decision to return to NSW during the period of his treatment, and found ready support with the Withey family - support he dearly needed as the infection from the spider bite worsened to the point where the necrosis had reached the bone of his foot, which ultimately required amputation.

The period of recovery and rehabilitation for Taylor became an opportunity for the two young people to discover the depths of each other's love and support.

“We help each other out a lot,” Candice says.

“We're like yin and yang: Taylor's strong for me when I can't be and I'm strong for him when he can't be.”

Perhaps then, April 20, 2024, will shine all the brighter in their memories, as

the day that they tied the knot in a home wedding ceremony.

“An at-home wedding was the perfect wedding for us as we could dictate when we needed to leave.

“I don't cope well in the afternoon and Taylor isn't supposed to be on his prosthetic for a long period of time.”

As a proud father, Steve recounts Candice's determination to plan and organise the wedding herself.

“From her bed she organised the bridal party, cake, catering, flowers, photographer and wedding rehearsal.

“She even put together wedding day booklets for the bridal party.”

The rain on the day couldn’t dampen anyone’s spirits, and even an early mishap for Taylor is viewed with amusement.

“A little morning chaos: Taylor's prothesis sleeve tore

q Candice and Taylor have found strength in each other.

off the socket and we had to use good old duct tape so he could stand at the altar.”

Their union has brought some renewed vision for their shared future, as they dream

now of starting a family, and are beginning to plan for ways in which they can more easily be mobile, and potentially facilitate work for Taylor in the future.

Tea Gardens locals join Variety Big Bash charity drive

By Thomas O’KEEFE

BEAUTIFUL weather way out west greeted the drivers of the Variety Big Bash charity drive from 19-25 May, including a team of locals from Tea Gardens’ Woody’s Nursery.

After covering over 3000 kilometres in six days, not to counting the trip to the

starting line at Gunnedah, Matt Tulk, Jason Bush, and Mark Grummisch, in the Rabbitohs car ‘NRL2’, along with Knights car ‘NRL8’ drivers Peter Voight and Gavin Bray, are understandably exhausted, but happy.

“This is our fourth run doing the Bash, and we have raised more than $5000 for

Variety in that time,” Matt told NOTA.

“We own and pay for the car, pay our own way and accommodation, and get to go out along the route to see where last year’s funds were sent.

“The route takes us through schools, community groups and families that contacted Variety for help, all over the map, and we raise more money each year to give to Variety to distribute as needed next year, too, so it keeps on going.

“Our local businesses, tradies and community are so generous around here, and nursery suppliers have donated goods, the proceeds from which we donate to the charity.

“The community here is bloody generous, the anonymous donors are incredible.”

Disability expo returns

By Marian SAMPSON

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social programs, therapies and more.

There will also be information on disability employment, apprenticeships and traineeships, youth counselling, fitness and sport.

There is no need to book and entry is free.

One major element of the funds raised came from pig races at the Tea Gardens Country Club back in March.

While previous years have delivered bone-chilling nights in the western expanses, this year blue skies offered

a “perfect run”, according to Matt.

“The excitement of the kids is the main highlight.

"We went to some very small schools, and they saw all the other drivers dressed up as all kinds of characters.”

The final leg was from Muswellbrook to Newcastle, where it all wrapped up with

the Variety Family Fun Day, announcing a total of $1.2 million raised this year, of which the ‘NRL2’ cars raised $11,207.

More information, including some awesome photos from the trip, can be found on the Variety NRL2 Facebook page.

THE Port Stephens Disability Expo is on again in 2024, offering support to people with disability, their families and carers.

This year the event is being hosted by Tomaree High School on Wednesday 29 May from 2 to 4.30pm in the school’s Multi-Purpose Centre.

expo offers access to a range of local disability services and providers who will shed light on NDIS plans,

q Students from Tomaree High School preparing for the expo.

q Kids out west were surprised by a menagerie of characters – different drivers dressed up. Photo: NRL2 team.

q Diehard Knights and Rabbitohs fans drove in the Nostalgic NRL group, somewhere way out west. Photo: NRL2 team.

q Matt Tulk with the ‘Rabbitohs’ NRL2 car at home in Tea Gardens.

Illuminate brighter than ever

exciting evening of community connection and culture will take place on the first day of winter, Saturday 1 June, with

return of Illuminate Raymond Terrace.

Uniting the community under a blanket of fire and light, Illuminate will be held at Riverside Park, and spill onto the vibrant streets of Hunter and King Street, offering a mix of activities and workshops, a festive community parade, delicious food and entertainment options and a spectacular fireworks display over the Hunter River.

Illuminate Raymond Terrace is funded through the Multicultural NSW Stronger Local Council Major Festival Grants Program, providing $50,000, and seeks to highlight the diversity of the Raymond Terrace community

in an evening focussed on inclusion, culture, and belonging.

Mayor Ryan Palmer said Council is anticipating significant community interest after last year’s event was cancelled at the 11th hour due to a super storm.

“After last year’s unfortunate cancellation, we’ve been working hard to bring Illuminate back to the Raymond Terrace community this year – it’s the biggest event Council has ever organised, so you won’t want to miss it,” Mayor Palmer said.

Illuminate will ignite as a vibrant community celebration, opening with a Citizenship Ceremony to welcome Port Stephens’ newest Australian citizens and fostering a sense of belonging throughout the evening.

“We’re also proud that many

of the event elements are a collaboration with Port Stephens locals, such as live entertainment by Annual Award Winner Jacob Ridgeway, and Battle of the Arts 2024 participants from High Schools across Port Stephens.

"Many other local service providers, businesses and creatives have also been involved in helping develop the event and will be in attendance on the evening – Port Stephens locals should feel very proud of their strong sense of community,” Mayor Palmer added.

NSW Minister for Multiculturalism, the Honourable Steve Kamper MP said he was delighted to see the return of Illuminate in 2024.

“Illuminate will be Port Stephens’ biggest cultural event to date, as Council and local

residents prepare to transform Raymond Terrace into a vibrant celebration of community, belonging and diversity,” said the Honourable Mr Kamper.

“The creation of vibrant spaces to present Illuminate Raymond Terrace speaks volumes for the immense passion local residents hold for their natural environment as a place to express themselves artistically.

“On behalf of NSW Government, I take this opportunity to congratulate Port Stephen’s newest citizens joining the celebration in Raymond Terrace next weekend,” he added.

Illuminate Raymond Terrace will take place from 3 to 9pm on Saturday 1 June, and is a free event made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government.

OPINION & LETTERS

From the Mayor’s desk

By Ryan PALMER Mayor, Port Stephens Council

Illuminate Raymond Terrace 2024

EVENTS, the arts and culture help to create vibrancy in our Town Centres enhancing the liveability and wellbeing of those that live, work and visit Port Stephens.

We’ve been working hard over the past five months to develop our next major event, Illuminate Raymond Terrace.

We know there is huge community interest after last year’s unfortunate last minute wet-weather cancellation, and that locals are excited to see it finally happen in 2024! Illuminate will be an exciting evening of community connection and culture taking place on the first day of winter, Saturday 1 June.

We’ve been lucky enough to secure funding from Multicultural NSW’s Stronger Together Grants Programs and NSW State Government agencies as well as sponsorship from MarketPlace Raymond Terrace, Raymond Terrace Therapy, The Mutual Bank, and Mortgage Choice.

This financial support allows us to showcase the diversity of the Raymond Terrace community, with various multicultural elements, and a strong focus on inclusion, culture, and belonging.

The event will open with a Citizenship Ceremony to welcome Port Stephens’ newest Australian citizens and give them a truly unforgettable welcome where they can memorably connect with their new community.

A community parade will follow and fire flames lining the pathway along our iconic river will warm the atmosphere for the first day of winter.

Festival goers can experience a number of attractions - markets, roving artists, a silent disco, food trucks, the Port Stephens Mobile Library and live music, including Port Stephens Annual Award Winner and Battle of Arts 2024 participant Jacob Ridegway.

We’ll finish the night with a bang with a huge fireworks display.

This event will be free and open to all.

It’ll be a great way to celebrate everything we love about Raymond Terrace and I know it will be truly special to have everyone come together for an evening to celebrate what a great place this is to live.

To find out more visit pscouncil.info/ illuminate-raymond-terrace

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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

An entertainment venue for Port Stephens

DEAR News Of The Area,

I PERFORMED recently in the Sea Pictures concert at Nelson Bay Community Centre that was a fundraiser for the Tomaree Cultural Development Group to support their campaign for a performance venue on Tomaree Headland.

The concert demonstrated that there was an interest in what we did (we are a classical vocal ensemble) and an audience unfamiliar with this kind of concert in Port Stephens were incredibly responsive to a live music performance with a personal touch.

We as performers sensed the enthusiasm and were spurred on to try even harder.

The concert also demonstrated how woefully the Port is provided for in terms of fit-for-purpose performance venues. We pulled apart our family Clavinova and squashed it into my Mazda 3 and the other car that came up had the projector and projection screen.

Mercifully our wonderful pianist EunJung Byun agreed to perform on the electronic piano, when many performers of her eminence would have flatly refused to touch anything less than a concert grand.

The next day we walked the Headland at sunset and as the lights of Shoal Bay came up a single dolphin could be seen in the shallows.

It made me think of sitting at Harbour’s edge in Sydney, enjoying a post-performance wine under the sails of the Opera House (alas, no dolphin!).

The Opera House supports so much more than just opera.

Comedy, magic, jazz and dance are just some of the performances that take place there, and that does not even touch on the educational and community activities it hosts.

Port Stephens, please get behind the push for a beautiful, new arts and entertainment venue at Tomaree Headland. Let’s be inspired by the Opera House and build something that will complement and be perfectly in tune with the natural beauty of the area.

Unfortunately at the moment there is a ramshackle collection of very tired buildings located there, some of which have heritage listing.

Heritage listing is very laudable when there are beautiful, iconic buildings from the past.

Perhaps it could have saved historic Willow Grove in Parramatta from demolition, which will never be rebuilt despite the promise made at the time.

However sometimes the past gives way to the future greater good, and Willow Grove was sacrificed to make way for the new Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta.

How much less of a sacrifice are the buildings at Tomaree Head?

They are utilitarian constructions which have no beauty and no intrinsic value and

DEAR Jasminda,

I HAVE two fully grown adults living at home because they are students, but they are so grotty I feel like I need to leave home so I can have a clean, organised space.

Dear Gerry,

Housing affordability has meant that many of us are living in shared accommodation situations with extended family for far longer than we'd anticipated (or wanted).

In our 20s, it was fair enough to live with someone who thought the linen cupboard was a bin or who found it acceptable to put iron marks in the carpet or who created mould experiments in the fridge, but that's not okay when you realise your flatmates are now your grown children, living rent free and often having their washing done and their meals cooked as part of a very uneven deal.

Bad habits take time to create, and good habits take time to develop.

In our home, to stop me from curling up in a foetal position and screaming, 'If you don't leave home, I will,' I've started to ease them into the idea of personal responsibility by leaving passive aggressive post-it notes on mirrors and toilets saying 'not selfcleaning' and also implementing the 'twodrawers a day' concept.

This involves every family member cleaning out just two drawers every day, leading to a more organised household without it being too overwhelming.

If that doesn't work try the 'bin two drawers a day' concept, where you randomly select two messy drawers and empty their contents or sell the items.

Your family members will soon get the message.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

have outlived their original purpose.

They are standing in the way of a modern new development which will not be enhanced in any way by their retention.

Port Stephens deserves a clean slate at Tomaree Headland to build something beautiful, inspiring, enriching and engaging for the future, for the people who live here and the increasing numbers of people who will visit here.

Regards,

Music professional and teacher,

Mighty Magpies trounce Cardiff Cobras

By Chris KARAS

SPORT

THE all-conquering Raymond Terrace Magpies have underlined their dominance in the Newcastle-Hunter Rugby League Mens A Grade series.

The champion Magpies outclassed Cardiff Cobras 46-8 in a nine try rout last Saturday at Lakeside Sporting Complex to maintain their unbeaten status.

Following a fortnight of rain-affected fixtures, the Raymond Terrace warriors clicked from the outset with second rower Kurtis Langdon, half back Kurt Lewis and centre Stephen Gordon collecting try doubles in an impressive team display.

Magpies winger Kevin Torrens, gun fullback Montell Kuru and interchange forward Jackson Macintyre also nabbed four pointers in the rousing victory, with skilful five eighth Kyle Handford booting five conversions.

Second rower Daniel Stanley-Barrow and lock forward Jack Weaver posted tries for the Cobras, who had no answer to the well drilled Raymond Terrace line up.

The Magpies latest triumph comes after their recent spirited 30-24 win over the highly fancied Waratah-Mayfield Cheetahs at Lakeside Sporting Complex.

In an entertaining tussle, the Raymond Terrace outfit edged out the Cheetahs with

tries from props Zach Jones and Jacob Tatupu, second rower Mike Nanai, centre Robert Chaffey and winger Antwone Ryan plus five Handford goals.

The Cheetahs stayed in the hunt with four pointers by centre Tim Christie, hooker Bryce Kennedy, Jordan Stanton and half back Travis Lowe, who also potted four conversions.

Raymond Terrace lead the competition table on 12 points with five wins and two wash out draws after seven rounds from WaratahMayfield (9 points), Dudley Magpies (8 points), Lakes United Seagulls, Cardiff Cobras and Maitland Pickers (6 points), ThorntonBeresfield Bears (5 points) and West Wallsend Magpies (4 points).

READING by Lynne Miles: Matthew 5: 5 & 6"Blessed are the gentle for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."

Help! Gerry L.

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Stinker’s History: The Asquith clan (part

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

Part Two - In the can

FISHERMEN didn’t spend all their time fishing.

When it came to a party or any social gathering, you could rely on the fishermen to be the first to arrive and the last to leave.

On Friday nights, it was out on the town in Newcastle for Nelson Bay fishermen Neville and Charlie Asquith, ‘Skeeter’ Archard and Kenny Barry.

Not too surprisingly, at least one of the group, on most occasions, would be “run in” at the local police station to cool down.

On this night it was Ken Barry who was locked up.

Drunkenness was the usual charge which was accepted without any argument.

The “deal” was to wait until 10 o’clock, then return to the police station and pay ten shillings for your mate’s release.

After putting the money on the counter Charlie asked for Mr Barry to be let out.

“Mr Barry,” announced the on-duty officer.

The door was opened and out stumbled a very drunk, hunched, little old man.

“Struth! Kenny what have they done to you?” gasped ‘Skeeter’.

The old man was Ken’s grandfather.

On another occasion Charlie and Bobby Asquith visited the bright lights of Newcastle to buy Christmas presents for the kids and it was Bob who had a ride to the lock up in the ‘Black Mariah’, the name given to the paddy wagon.

“If you boys let me out in time to catch the late bus back to Nelson Bay I will catch you all a feed of lobsters,” Bob said, making the Newcastle constabulary an offer they couldn’t refuse.

Sure enough Bob was on the late bus back home.

A bang on the door the next morning woke the drowsy fisherman from his deep sleep.

The Newcastle police had arrived in Nelson Bay at 10 o’clock to collect their lobsters.

Bob never even had a chance to check his pots.

In a desperate move to satisfy the law he “borrowed” half a dozen lobsters off brother Bill.

Everyone was happy, except Bill.

Back in Nelson Bay, being tossed into the cooler wasn’t a problem, or a disgrace, it was a place where you could settle down and sober up.

The local lock up was never lonely.

The Asquith boys, along with many of the local fishermen, were regular visitors after a night at the Sea Breeze or the RSL Club.

Rex Rainer, who married Noel O’Connell’s sister, was

the local copper and he was in charge of the lock up, mostly frequented by the fishermen.

On one particular evening he tossed in Charlie Asquith and his brother Bobby for drunk and disorderly conduct.

The boys being in high spirits joked around until the lock up man became tired of their drunken antics.

At this stage he pulled his gun out and laid it on the table.

CLUNK!

“Now lads, do you want to drink and carry on or do you want to play the game?”

Charlie had no hesitation.

“I’m gonna play thanks.”

When everything settled down and the mischief returned, Bobby yelled out to Rex’s wife Ronnie.

“Bring us a bottle and three glasses please Ronnie.”

The fishermen were surprised when the gaoler’s wife did just that.

“Funny thing about that lockup,” recalls Charlie.

“No one had to stay inside for the entire night.

“The reason was that the copper didn’t want the responsibility of feeding us next morning.”

According to Charlie’s wife Janet, the lockup was his second home.

“No one worried as we knew that they were safe in there and they always had plenty of company.

“Let’s face it they were only drunk.

Stinker’s Fishin’: Hook a cobia and hang on!

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

THE cobia is a unique fish which at times is confused for a shark.

Also known as a black kingfish or a crabeater it can grow to over two metres in length and weigh up to 50 kilograms. The quickest way to Tea Gardens, from the breakwall in Nelson Bay, is to hook one of these powerful, tenacious fish and hang on!

“On occasions I asked Rex not to let Charlie out of the lockup.

“Leave him there to dry out,” I pleaded.

“You look after him and send him home when he comes good and not before – Charlie walked in the door before I put the phone down.”

Bob’s wife Ruth had a similar attitude to her husband’s antics.

“I think,” Ruth told me, “Bob and Charlie helped build the Sea Breeze, they spent enough money there.

“They would go there most nights and when they got enough grog in them they would blue.

“This night Bob got ‘run in’, well his mother just lived over the hill from us and she came over and said: ‘Ruth, Bob’s been run in’.”

With a cost of ten bob to get her husband out, and little kids to look after, Ruth had a tough decision to make.

“‘Well what can I do about it?’,” I said, I had little kids at the time.

“‘It is ten bob to get him out!’”

She went to the police station to assess the situation.

“There he was, fast asleep, drunk as a monkey, all curled up on the coyer mat.

“He’s asleep, he’s quite alright, when he wakes up they will let him out and I will still have my ten bob.

Boondelbah Island and the northern face of Fingal Island.

q When the local fishermen went to Newcastle for a night out, fun and games were guaranteed.

Kenny Barry joined in.

“I wasn’t paying up.”

That wasn’t the only episode.

Once Ruth was home with the kids when there was a knock on the door in the middle of the night.

It was Bob’s nephew, Allan Presbury.

“I answered the door and said: ‘What’s the matter?',” Ruth said.

“At the time I had just got my driver’s licence and I had never driven at night, I was still very nervous behind the wheel so I was a bit startled when Allan said: ‘Would you come up to the cemetery?’.

“What do I want to go to the bloody cemetery for at this time of the night,” Ruth asked?

“Uncle Bob was run in,” gasped Allan.

“So what’s new?” Ruth replied.

“That’s not all. He hit the copper on the head with the piss pot,” Allan said.

“He what!!”

“He got away and he’s hiding behind a headstone

up in the cemetery,” Allan said, shaking.

So up to the cemetery they went, with Ruth taking on her first attempt at night driving.

Allan led the way to the darkest corner of the cemetery and there was Bob.

“Get in the car you bastard,” Ruth said.

“I couldn’t see the funny side of things at the time.

“There’s more,” Ruth continued.

“Charlie and Bob got into it another time at the Sea Breeze and Charlie went through the glass door.

“Janet collected Charlie and took him home but by the time I found out what had happened Bob got thrown into the lock up again.”

Teddy Archard ended up buying the lockup, or it might have been given to him.

Anyway it ended up as a store room for Ted’s dried lobster bait.

The stories it could tell.

Lures and artificial bait all work.

Although not caught in big numbers, cobia do appear around this time of year with reports of crackers from

More common in northern waters the cobia can be caught on the surface or down to 100 metres in depth. Best baits include pilchards, squid, garfish, yellowtail and any live bait.

Fingal kayak champ Keith Collin was drifting under the green hut on Fingal Island, using a miserable prawn for bait, enjoying the serenity and the magnificent view when ‘whammo’, a monster from the deep swallowed the prawn and took off, towing the kayak and its startled occupant.

An hour or so later after being dragged across Fingal Bay and out to sea, the giant fish was brought to the side of the craft.

A huge cobia!

“Now what?” Keith asked himself.

With no possible way the fish could be hauled on board he grabbed the leader to pull the cobia closer only for the hook to straighten and the fish to slowly swim away. Phew!

Time to paddle home.

By Lee RANKIN

q Ben Doolan with a thumping Broughton Island cobia.

Ocean action as Fingal hosts IRB competition

By Simon EKINS

YET another exciting sporting event took place at Fingal Bay last weekend.

Round 2 of the Sharkskin

Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Series Competition was hosted by Fingal Beach Surf Lifesaving Club (SLSC)

q Barbeque managers

Alan McTernan and Wayne Freeman.

during the 25-26 May weekend.

Fifteen teams consisting of over 300 competitors and support crew from all over New South Wales, including clubs from Kiama Downs to Forster, descended upon Fingal Bay to take part in an amazing display of maritime athletics not seen locally in recent times.

The adrenaline-filled, high speed action packed weekend displayed an array of talented and skilled young crews racing the inflatable boats along a carefully planned course in Fingal Bay with safety crews and support staff looking on, with family, friends and spectators packing the beach.

After successfully hosting the 2023 Interbranch Championships back in December, six months

Wide World of Sports visits Hawks

By Thomas O’KEEFE

IT WAS lights, camera, action when NBN/Nine Wide World Of Sport (WWOS) cameras visited the Myall River and Tea Gardens Hawks RLFC training at Myall Park on Thursday 23 May.

Footage taken from the evening included interviews with team leaders and players from across the club, as well as women’s tackle training action, and even interviews with a cohort of charismatic juniors.

NBN representatives on the ground explained the footage would find its way into nationally broadcast ‘State of Origin’ pre-game reels, starting next month, with this year’s focus being on the ‘grassroots’ of regional clubs and teams, and their love of footy.

The Hawks have seen some phenomenal growth this year, due mainly to an aggressive awareness campaign locally, and in surrounding towns.

“The Myall River and Tea Gardens Hawks combined have 200 members this year, with 130 in the juniors and 70 across men’s and women’s seniors,” Hawks President Aaron Neighbour told NOTA.

“That’s up from 70 total last year, with just 35 juniors in 2023.”

Ben Hanson, proprietor of the Hawks’ major sponsor, the Tea

Gardens Hotel, was instrumental in bringing the WWOS crew to town, having worked in broadcasting himself.

“We are a proud sponsor,” Ben told NOTA.

“We are absolutely thrilled that NBN is here, it’s all about the club tonight.”

Underneath a giant full moon, all teams came to training, from the seniors right down to the littlies, representing eight competitive teams this year, all limbering up in the chilly darkness, preparing for a full weekend of games ahead.

One particularly charming group

of U11s players were interviewed on who their favourite players were, and what they love about the NSW Origin team.

“Watching them smash Queensland!" they replied, one and all, displaying supreme, unwavering optimism.

“It’s awesome to have a team representing this town, everyone loves it and wants to play for our club,” Mariah Saunders told NOTA.

“Everyone's like a family.”

Fixations on Latrell’s moustache notwithstanding, it certainly meant a lot for all teams to have national media coverage come to town.

later eyes were turning back to Port Stephens for IRB racing, with some teams looking to consolidate impressive starts and others looking to take another step after the opening weekend in Collaroy a fortnight ago.

The Fingal Beach team had their first ever competition two weeks ago at Collaroy, and placed well in the U23 and Open Male events, giving the new team members well

deserved kudos and confidence going into this event.

“Fingal is a great little club and we’re excited to be racing,” Fingal Beach competitor Adrian Futterleib said.

Michelle Edwards from Fingal SLSC said, ”We are so proud that our new team finished thirteenth overall out of the fifteen clubs that took part - excellent effort from everyone involved in this new venture.”

q U11s players displayed their star-power, being interviewed on-camera with the women’s tackle team training in the background.

Hawks edge out Power in women’s AFL showdown

By Chris KARAS

CARDIFF Hawks have continued their winning ways in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Plate Senior Women's competition.

The second placed Hawks chalked up a fifth successive victory when they toppled the Port Stephens Power 28-10 in an enthralling contest last Saturday at Pasterfield

Sports Complex. Goals by Cardiff trio Rhea Holstein (2), Jessica Bannerman and Olivia McLeod ensured the home side came away with valuable competition points against the well drilled Power line up.

Port Stephens experienced defender and team captain Josie Johnson told News Of The Area that her side failed to capitalise

on scoring opportunities against a strong Hawks outfit.

“We didn’t nail our chances and allowed Cardiff too much latitude to dominate the third term,” quipped the NSW AFL Masters representative.

“That proved the turning point in a tough clash and defensive pressure is something the team needs to work on as the season

unfolds,” revealed Johnson.

In a gripping tussle the Hawks led 6-0 at the end of the first quarter and 12-3 at the half time break before racking up a goal and three behinds for a 21-4 advantage at the conclusion of the third stanza.

Both teams slotted a goal in the final quarter with NSW Masters representative forward Renee Selby kicking the only maximum points

for the Power.

Port Stephens remains entrenched in a share of third spot with Newcastle City on 16 points after seven rounds behind competition pacesetters Lake Macquarie (24 points) and Cardiff (20 points).

They host the Hawks in a Black Diamond Plate re-match this Saturday at Ferodale Oval in Medowie from 12 noon.

q Fingal SLSC action.

q The Fingal SLSC Team.

q Team photo! Close to 200 Myall River and Tea Gardens Hawks players smile for the TV camera on Myall Park.

Life Membership honours for touch football trailblazer

By Chris KARAS

WHEN Anna Bay super mum Sam Clark rocked up to watch her husband participate at a representative touch football tournament in the country town of Dubbo, little did she anticipate the course of nature that would shape her life’s journey.

Attending the NSW Country titles, an observant Sam noticed a shortage of referees at the ground and quickly put up her hand to volunteer with the whistle.

That was more than two decades ago and the decorated Clark has since gone on to carve out an illustrious career in the touch football refereeing ranks.

From those early experiences as a rookie official, Sam would eventually establish herself as the world’s number one female referee for a six year period from 2009 before injuries forced her retirement.

Her amazing accomplishments with the whistle were recognised recently when she was honoured with Life Membership of the Nelson Bay Touch Football Association.

This coveted award

ranks alongside her proudest achievements.

An appreciative Sam told News Of The Area that she had the utmost respect for the Nelson Bay Touch organisation.

“They have been so supportive of my refereeing career and coaching over the past twenty two years at all levels,” reflected Sam, who spent the past week in Brisbane tutoring prospective referees at the Australian Emus’ World Cup training camp.

Sam grew up in Port Macquarie and was a former State basketball representative point guard before stepping into the touch football arena.

The mother of two showed potential as a middle player and lined up for NSW Country before completing her Level Three refereeing course and quickly rising to world number one.

A delighted Clark exclaimed that her introduction to the sport had opened many doors.

“The initial exposure all those years ago triggered a desire to officiate in games and grew into a family affair with my husband John, son Alec and daughter Erin all

following suit,” she revealed.

John Clark was a talented winger with the Australian Mens Over 40s side before transitioning into a world-class referee along with 24-year-old son Alec.

They are two of four Port Stephens referees that will represent Australia at this year’s Touch Football World Cup in England during July with Nelson Bay’s John Frost and Cooper Jones of Taylors Beach.

“Refereeing came natural to me and is a career that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed,” said Sam, who was named as one of the best-ever NSW Touch Jubilee Referees for Women’s Opens over the past fifty years.

The evergreen Clark may have retired as an on-field official, but remains connected with Nelson Bay Touch Football, NSW Touch, and Australia Touch where she shares her expertise with prospective referees.

Sam is part of the National Referees Squad that comprises the top five coaches in the country and works on the NSW Board of Referees and with Australian Touch – nurturing the next generation of referees from club to elite level.

Nelson Bay Golf Club Results

19 MAY – 25 May 2024

Sunday 19 May 2024

Men’s Stableford Gymea Course

1 Simon Garrett (22) 31 C/B

2 Michael Stockenhuber (18) 31

3 Peter Courts (23) 29 C/B

Women’s Stableford Gymea Course

1 Claudia Stockenhuber (31) 27

2 Judy Fogarty (34) 26

Monday 20 May 2024

Vets Stableford Division 1.

1 Geoffrey Brown 19

2 Warren Parkinson 18

Division 2.

1 John Priddy 22

2 Stephen Huggett 19

Tuesday 21 May 2024

Ladies Foursomes.

Overall winners

1 Barbara Frost &

Rita Fitzgerald 77.5

Place Getters:

1 Barbara Frost &

Rita Fitzgerald 77.5

2 Gail Murray & Marg Reimer 85 c/b

3 Annette Rumble & Tina Jeggo 85

Wednesday 22 May 2024

Men’s Stableford: Brush Box Course

A1 Chris Mawson (10) 38

A2 Shaun O’Malley (0) 36c/b

A3 Peter Mentis (12) 36

B1 John McCaw (17) 36

B2 Christopher Dunn (23) 34

B3 Scott Bell (22) 33c/b

C1 Dick Lewis (25) 33c/b

C2 Alan Bentley (24) 33c/b

C3 Neil Goudge (25) 33

Men’s Stableford: Gymea Course

A1 Steve Conrades (15) 35

A2 Peter Sutton (11) 34c/b

A3 Guy Jennings (12) 34c/b

B1 Greg Bezuidenhout (18) 36c/b

B2 Steve Fogwill (20) 36

B3 Peter Raper (20) 35c/b

C1 Peter Jackson (24) 38

C2 Clifford Bishop (44) 37

C3 John Fletcher (33) 36

Thursday 23 May 2024

Men’s Stableford Box bush

Overall winners

1 Steven Brown (11) 32

2 Peter campbell (16) 27

3 John Townsend (24) 25

Women’s Stroke Brush

A1 Carmel Parry (30) 73

A2 Jill Woodhill (26) 76 c/b

A3 Mary Reisch (20) 76 c/b

B1 Linda Goudge (44) 76

B2 Debbie Buckley (38) 78

B3 Liz Tinkler (54) 79 c/b

Vets Results

1 Doug McClure 19

2 Peter Hensley 18

Friday 24 May 2024

Ladies Stableford:

Christmas Bush Course

Overall winners

1 Ina Collins (46) 40c/b

2 Jan Bell (38) 40

3 Kim Quigley (36) 34c/b

Men’s Stableford:

Christmas Bush Course

A1 David Palmer (15) 38c/b

A2 Steve Wilson (13) 38

A3 Robert Skinner (19) 37c/b

A4 Steve Conrades (13) 37c/b

B1 Peter Page (29) 37

B2 John Turner (33) 36

B3 Robert Johnson (29) 35

B4 Keith Woodley (24) 34c/b

Saturday 25 May 2024

Men’s Four-ball Stableford: Gymea Course

Overall Winners:

1 Adam Bootland & Robert Walker 44

2 Myles Brunt & Fynn Brunt

Men’s Stableford: Brush box Course

Ind Stab + 4bbb

A1 Myles Brunt (9) 40

A2 Mark Galloway (14) 38

A3 Garry Ensor (10 )36

B1 Bob Kew (16) 38

B2 Adam Bootland (22) 36

B3 Shane Roxby (17) 34c/b

C1 Fynn Brunt (26) 34c/b

C2 Max Stocker (26) 34c/b

C3 Colin Stone (29) 34

Men’s 4bbb Stableford:

Xmas Courses

Overall Winners:

1 Phil Donoso & Peter Hamshaw 47

2 Kyle McElwain & Craig Windon 47

Men’s Stableford:

Christmas Courses

A1 Kyle McElwain (12) 38

A2 Graeme Luke (9) 37

A3 Stuart Phegan (4) 36

B1 Ken Wilson (22) 35

B2 Roy Johnson (16) 34c/b

B3 Jason Pepper (22) 34c/b

C1 Flynn O’Malley (26) 37

C2 Jeffrey Warton (24) 36c/b

C3 David Hurley (29) 36

Women’s Stableford: Brushbox Courses

Overall Winners

1 Robyn Rocher (17) 37

2 Barbara Frost (16) 32

Nelson Bay Gropers extend winning streak in Hunter Suburban Rugby series

made an impact in the half back role this season.

The Gropers also have the flamboyant Ilisoni Vonomatairatu and stalwart half Danny Murphy on their books.

Langsford, along with powerful flanker Ronan O’Connell and centre Danny Arnfield, turned in top displays as the Gropers continued their purple patch of winning form to move into second spot on the President’s Cup ladder.

A revamped Nelson Bay line up - missing several key players - had too many big guns for the Heelers with the crafty Petera, winger Will Brown, tireless forwards Sam Rocher and skipper Hamish Bartlett, wily hooker Ross Buchan and young fullback Tyler Blue also producing strong games for the premiers.

Michael Wiringi’s charges posted seven tries to secure a fifth

consecutive triumph after seven rounds and close the gap on pace setters Singleton Red Bulls.

Nelson Bay (27 points) trail the Red Bulls (29), who were rolled by Cooks Hill Brown Snakes 26-19 at Allan Bull Reserve.

O’Connell (2), Langsford, Brown, Buchan, Petera and forward Jordan Byfield crossed for tries as the Gropers extended their winning streak.

“We rested a few players and blooded several of our promising colts who made an impact,” coach Wiringi told News Of The Area.

“There were encouraging signs moving forward with impressive performances across the park and our talented rookies pressing their claims for selection in the run-on side for the big clashes coming up,” he stated.

The evergreen Buchan was at his cagey best as the Gropers established a 24-0 lead at the break - spinning

a clever pass to create the opening try for rugby league convert Brown before fooling the Muswellbrook defence with a neat dummy and turn of speed to dash twenty metres and score a spectacular five pointer. With gun fullback Will Dunn

unavailable, the capable Tyler Blue proved a handy replacement with his sure catching under pressure and attacking skills a feature.

Nelson Bay will rush back their big guns for this Saturday’s top-ofthe-table tilt with Singleton Red Bulls at Bill Strong Oval at 3pm. FROM Page 24

In the versatile Arnfield the Gropers have a centre trump card who led the way in the back division with tackle-busting runs and rugged defence.

q Stalwart hooker Ross Buchan bursts through to score one of the Gropers’ seven tries in the big win over Muswellbrook with winger Will Brown and prop Nathan McLeay in support.

The Port Stephens legend has paved the way as a trailblazer and inspiration for women in sport,

proving a great role model with her work ethic and professionalism.

q Anna Bay’s former world number one female referee Sam Clark was bestowed with life membership of Nelson Bay Touch Football Association.

SUDOKU

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Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment – Invitation to Register Interest – HN476-D Heritage Now, on behalf of Karuah East Quarry Pty Ltd, is undertaking an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment at 1613 The Branch Lane, in the Mid Coast LGA. Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge relevant to determining the significance of Aboriginal objects and places in the area are invited to register an interest in the community consultation process. The purpose of community consultation with Aboriginal people is to inform the assessment and obtain any subsequent approvals that may be required for the development. In accordance with the Aboriginal cultural heritage consultation requirements for proponents 2010, please send your registration to Jenna Weston (Heritage Now, 1/48 Kalaroo Road, Redhead NSW 2290, hello@heritagenow.com.au) by 13 June 2024. Your details will be provided to Heritage NSW and the relevant Local Aboriginal Land Council, unless you specify that you do not want your details released.

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To place a classified please call 02 4981 8882 between 9am - 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday.

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PREASSURMENTS Ltd hydraulic deadweight tester with weights. 4982 3790

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GARDEN Tools spades and forks & other assorted. $5 each Workbench, make an offer. 4982 2335 F300524

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

3 OROTON evening purses, collectables from the 1970s, converts from should strap to clutch beautiful cond. Like new Best offers. 49817523 F160223

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

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

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

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

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

COLLECTABLES, 3 Wall mount telephones cream coloured from 1990s, $10 each. 4981 7523

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AUSTRALIAN native stingless bees. $400. 0401 618 827

AUTHENTIC Harry Potter merch from UK. No item over $20. 4938 5923

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

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

CURLING iron $10 0493 777 707

DINING table with 1500 x 900 x 10 thick black tinted glass top and crome metal frame $150. 0433 210 187

DOONAS single x 2, $30 each. Mattress protectors x 2, $10 each. New in packaging. 0408431488

BED single, GC, no stains. $80. 0433210187 F160524

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BRAND new large Breville ultimate wok scratch resistant surface detachable base, glass lid, utensils & recipes books. Never used. $60 4981 7523

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

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

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

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

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

GO Fit Vibration Platform $100 ono. Must sell 0417 664 032 F010224

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

IKEA Stornas Bar Table GC. $95. 0493 078 190 F020323

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

LADIES Golf Calloway set, ex cond, woods + irons. $95. 4997 0611

LARGE Invacare Meteor mobility scooter imacculate condition front basket, rear bag weather shade hood can deliver. $2,300 0418 430 643 Re260924

LARGE toybox, new 1100mm x 48cm. VGC $50. 4982 8628 F240524

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

MICROWAVE, new small $100. 0493777707

MUSIC 50’s - 90’s CDs and vinyl 45’s various compilations plus single artists. 02 4966 5000 F310823

NEW Mahogany side tables. $100each 0493 777 707

NEAR new motor cycle helmet . Size XL. Aeroblade 3 Kabuto Japan. $99 Peter 0419932992 F080623

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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 F020524

HELMET, RXT metro small ladies motorbike helmet with shield. $60 0466 880 639 F250424

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

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

REFRIGERATOR

Kelvinator 230, small goes well, new fan motor $140. 0433 210 187 e060624

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Kelvinator Opal N520 large. No frost, low energy, goes well. $160 0433 210 187

RISOTTO and rice maker, 10 cup. $169 on special, brand new. $69.95 0427 307 580 F250424

ROCK specimens, inc volcanic from Antartica Easter Island, Iceland Price nego. 4938 5923

RYOBI RSCD750 Clean and Dirty Submersible Pump with automatic float switch. As new. $75 Ph 0412 081 979 f301123

SHARK navigator upright vacuum cleaner. Exc cond. $50 0438 230 750

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

SLOW cooker, used once, white $15. 4982 8628 F240524

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

NURSES shoes size 8 ladies, worn once $70ono 0413 401 589

OUTDOOR setting, 5 pieces, black and white $400 ono. 0438565841

SOFA three seat with chase & two cushions, brown fabric easily cleaned, covers removable. $140 0433 210 187 e060624

STORAGE Containers & Lids Most Heavy Duty

Assorted Sizes - 40-100L Prices range from $5 -$30 each container & lid 0421 370 521 e060624

TABLE extendable up to 2.1m with 6 chairs mahogany colour. $400 0490 214 342

TREADMILL, rarely used. $200 ono Raymond Terrace 0412 585 156 F020524

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

WHEELCHAIR, red gum brand, alum 20”, brand new never used. New price is $1,000, will sell for $250 0438 230 750

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

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

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UMBRELLAS, 2 x ladies golf, $30 each Ladies wet weather set , $70. 4997 0611

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 Re260924

SUZUKI Vitara 2018 1.4 turbo, 110km immac extras. DWE50N $22,500. 0419 404 343

TOYOTA RAV4 AWD mechanically faultless Rego till Jan 2025 AU37MO. $3,500 0499 433 937

AVAN Aliner 3 berth 850kg tare, 2012, 11 months rego, W97212 Extras. $18,000

MILLARD Horizon 2001. Rollout awning 12 months rego. Annex N65160. $10,000 Ph 0438 020 040

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FRIDAY SOCCER

TEN, 7.30pm

Set to roar with the spectacle of a sell-out crowd, the Matildas have well and truly captured the nation’s hearts. Coming off the back of 12 sold-out matches and with the Olympics just around the corner, this highly anticipated friendly against China from the picturesque Adelaide Oval is set to get the adrenaline pumping for soccer fans new and old. The Matildas will be looking to assert their dominance in this warm-up against the reigning AFC Women’s Asian Cup champions as they prepare for their mission to secure their first Olympic gold medal.

FRIDAY,

May 31

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mad, R) 2.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R) 2.55 Back In Time For The Corner Shop. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis walks a tranquil nature trail.

8.30 Silent Witness. (Mav) As the police closes in on its lead suspect, Nikki takes matters into her own hands.

9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson. 10.10 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

10.40 Blak Ball. (MA15+l, R) 11.10 ABC Late News. 11.25 Grand Designs. (R)

12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

1.05 We Hunt Together. (Madlv, R)

1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

SUNDAY

TULSA KING

TEN, 8.55pm

He may be 77 but, in his television debut, Sylvester Stallone is still kicking (and punching) in this wry new series from Yellowstone Sheridan. In this fast-paced, nine-part escapade, the Rocky and exudes unflappable movie-star presence as he embraces the comical side of crime playing New York mafia player Dwight; he’s recently released from a long stint in prison and trying to set up his new life and empire in Oklahoma. In tonight’s second episode, “Centre of the Universe”, Dwight, Tyson (Jay Will) and Bodhi (Silicon Valley’s Martin Starr) take a detour while on a “business” road trip. Also featuring the handsome Garrett Hedlund, it’s like The Sopranos without the dark psychology.

WEDNESDAY NICOLE KIDMAN, EYES WIDE OPEN

SBS, 8.30pm

Known for her broad

Kidman is a celebrated star around the world, but also Rabbit Hole and Big Little star doesn’t speak openly about her personal life or indeed give many wide-ranging interviews, but this compelling, admiring doco from Patrick Boudet carves out an intimate exploration of the connections between her life and extensive portfolio of unique roles. There’s no new interviews from her, but French film critic Michel Ciment’s extensive 2012 chat, as well as her colleagues’ insights, polish this fascinating celebration of Kidman’s artistic spirit.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Outta Town Adventures. 11.05 First Australians. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Raiders Of The Lost Treasures. (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: Dangerous Matrimony. (2018, Mv, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Abandoned Railways From Above. 8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGa) 9.20 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (R)

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 World On Fire. (Malv)

11.45 Catch And Release. (MA15+l, R)

3.05 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R)

4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, 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 catches up with Mark Olive, Australia’s most acclaimed Indigenous chef. 8.30 Dream Home. (PG, R) Dr Chris Brown welcomes six pairs of everyday Aussies to a competition where homeowners have their ordinary, run-down houses completely transformed by other couples into the home of their dreams.

12.40 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Vintage Twist. (PG, R) Experts try to find Australia’s best homes.

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 13. Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs.

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

10.40 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, Mdlv, R) Paul Walker.

12.55 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.50 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.45 Explore. (R)

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. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize.

6.30 The Project. Rove McManus, Georgie Tunny, Michael Hing and Monty Dimond to take a look at the day’s news. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Game 1. Australia v China PR. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) Special guests include Dan Connell.

6.00

SATURDAY, June 1

6.00 Australian Story: Off Menu – Kylie Kwong. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Charleville, Queensland. (PGs, R) Kristy O’Brien visits Charleville, Queensland.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Brown investigates an actor’s murder.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) Barnaby is less than impressed when Sarah drags him to a family friend’s wedding.

9.45 After The Party. (MA15+l, R) Penny’s efforts to stop Phil backfire.

10.35 Shetland. (Mal, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey.

8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (PGav, R)

9.20 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (Ml, R)

10.15 Becoming Marilyn. (Man, R)

11.15 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R)

2.35 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R)

3.30 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (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) A passenger makes an alarming claim.

7.30 MOVIE: Spider-Man: No Way Home. (2021, Mv) Spider-Man must deal with new foes. Tom Holland, Zendaya. 10.40 MOVIE: Bad Boys For Life. (2020, MA15+lv, R) Two cops take on the head of a drug cartel. Will Smith, Martin Lawrence.

1.10 Australia’s Amazing Homes: Inventive Architecture. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Tales Of Aluna.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, Mlv, R) Dwayne Johnson. 10.45 MOVIE: The Impossible. (2012, Malnv, R) 12.45 The First 48. (Ma, 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 Brighter Side: Save.

6am Morning

Programs. 8.10 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 9.50 Modern Times. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 11.25

SUNDAY, June 2

6.30 Compass. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma)

8.30 After The Party. (Final, Malsv) Penny tries to make amends.

9.25 The Luminaries. (Final, Ma) Anna is tried for murder.

10.15 Shetland. (Final, Madl, R)

11.15 Savage River. (Final, Mlv, R)

12.15 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (Ml, R)

1.00 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Classic Countdown. (R)

4.00 Landline. (R)

4.30 Art Works. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bronze Age Apocalypse.

9.10 Royal Autopsy: George IV – The Party King. Part 1 of 4.

10.05 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PGa, R)

11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 1.

1.00 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (PG, R)

3.35 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

Dating The Enemy. (1996, M) 1.25pm Man Up. (2015, M) 3.00 Last Chance Harvey. (2008, PG) 4.40 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 6.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 8.30 Side Effects. (2013) 10.30 Ah! The Libido. (2009, M, French) Midnight Late Programs. 6am Modern Times. Continued. (1936, PG, No dialogue) 7.25 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 9.35 Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. (2005, PG) 11.05 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 1.05pm The Longest Week. (2014, M) 2.40 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 4.20 Ramen Shop. (2018, PG) 6.00 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Good Time. (2017) 10.25 To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 12.40am Late Programs.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: Death In The Tunnel. (Ma, R) 11.15 Quantum Leap. (Mav) 12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)

Home Shopping.

Million Dollar Minute. (R)

NBC Today.

Sunrise 5am News.

Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGls) 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 The Missing Millionairess. (PGal) Part 1 of 2.

9News Late.

The First 48. (MA15+av)

Transplant. (MA15+m, R)

The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mv, R)

Take Me Home.

Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association

By Gary WATT

RESULTS from a Stableford competition played at Tanilba Bay GC on Monday 20th May 2024 with 36 players.

Nett Winner : Michael Best, 46pts. Nett Runner Up : David Hurley, 36pts. Bonus Point Winner : Bill McMaster, 38pts. Bonus Point Runner Up : Jim Gill, 37pts. Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole :

Div 1 : No Winner.

Div 2 : Col Kerrison. Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, :

Div 1 : Gary Chapman.

Div 2 : Jim Gill.

Drive & Chip, 7th Hole,

Div 1 : Gary Chapman.

Div 2 : Mark Skidmore.

Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, Div 1 : Barry Leo. Div 2 : Dave Hurley.

Ball Winners : Roger Groves, 36pts, Tony Care 35pts, Graham Woolley 35pts, Robert Paul 34pts, Phil Rogan 33pts, Shayne Mullarvey 33pts, John Howlett 33pts, Gary Chapman 33pts, Ron McKay 33pts, Ron Dodd 32pts, and Mark Skidmore 32pts. Lucky Draw Prize Winner :

David Hurley. Next weeks game is at Tanilba Bay GC with an 8:00am Shotgun Start as it is a BBQ Day. Visitors are welcome any Monday, please ring Gary Watt on 49814536 for starting times.

MONDAY, June 3

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London. (PGav, R)

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 The Artist’s View: Fleetwood Mac. (PG, R) 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 2. 1.10 Sisi. (Mansv, R) 3.10 Fantastical Factory Of Curious Craft. (PG, R)

4.05 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour. (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 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.15 9-1-1. (M) After a victim of the apartment fire that changed Bobby’s life resurfaces, he searches to make amends. 10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.45 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.35 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 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 The Summit. (PGl) 9.00 Paramedics. (Mlm)

6am The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 7.40 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 9.20 Ex Files 3. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 11.30 Enigma. (2001, M) 1.40pm What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 3.50 Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 5.55 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7.30 No Kids. (2015, M, Spanish) 9.25 It Snows In Benidorm. (2020, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs. 5.55am Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish)

TUESDAY, June 4

R) 2.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa)

8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 The Fade. (Ma, R)

11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 3. 1.10 A Class Apart. (Madlsv, R) 3.40 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)

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

Hunters. 2.45 Kickin’ Back With Gilbert McAdam. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 6.10 Building The Ultimate. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone.

MOVIES (32)

6am Viajeros. Continued. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Race. (2016, PG) 10.00 To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 12.15pm A Bump Along The Way. (2019, M) 2.00 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 3.45 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 5.35 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 7.30 Language Lessons. (2021, M) 9.20 Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Park tackles a tricky brain tumour.

Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

NBC Today.

Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

WEDNESDAY, June 5

6.00

6am

(R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Infected Earth. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 David Attenborough And The Giant Elephant. (PG, R)

8.30 Nicole Kidman, Eyes Wide Open. (Malns)

9.30 This Town. (MA15+l)

10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 4. 1.10 Stella Blomkvist. (MA15+a, R)

3.45 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R)

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

Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

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

9.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) A climber’s fall is captured on bodycam.

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy. 12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. New South Wales v Queensland. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A wrap-up of the State of Origin clash. 11.00 9News Late.

11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) McCall’s vigilantism complicates her life.

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 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 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Compass. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00

Science. (R) 1.30 Stuff The

Stole. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55

Spectrum. (R) 3.55 Long

(PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20

Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 8.30 Matilda And The Ramsay Bunch. 8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (Return) 9.10 Robot Wars. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.00 Merlin. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.40am Rage. 1.40 Critters TV. 1.50 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30

You Really From? 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 6.10 Building The Ultimate. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: 1984. (1984, M) 10.30 Climate Changers. 11.40 Late Programs.

6am Ex Files

3. Continued. (2017, PG, Mandarin) 7.10 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 9.00 Spread Your Wings. (2019, PG) 11.10 No Kids. (2015, M, Spanish) 1.05pm Sollers Point. (2017, M) 2.55 The Kid. (1921, PG) 4.00 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 5.35 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 7.30 Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 9.05 The Road Dance. (2021, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, June 6

On

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Dream Of Italy. (Ml, R) 11.00 Acropolis: The Ancient Builders. (PGan, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Alone Australia. (R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 Ky’s Story: Growing With Autism. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R) 8.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma) 9.45 The Responder. 10.45 SBS World News Late.

11.15 Son Of. (Premiere, Madlv)

1.00 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R)

2.50 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG, R)

3.40 Billion Pound Bond Street. (PG, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

VICE Guide To Film. 10.30 The Pizza Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.25 Hypothetical. 2.10 Queer Sports. 3.05 Cook Up Bitesize. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over. 6.10 Building The Ultimate. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 10.10 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 10.40 Roswell: The First Witness. 11.35 Late Programs. 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 Heartbeat. 8.45 Judge John Deed.

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Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Fatal Frenemies. (2021, Mav) 2.00 Business Builders. 2.30 Border

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

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa)

8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: On Borrowed Time – The Michael McGurk Assassination. (Malv, R)

9.45 Border Security: International. (PG)

10.45 HMP: Behind Bars. (MA15+a, R)

12.15 Boy To Man. (PG, R)

1.30 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

WorldWatch.

6am Good Night, And Good Luck. Continued. (2005, PG) 6.40 On A Clear Day. (2005, PG) 8.30 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 10.20 Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 12.10pm Language Lessons. (2021, M) 2.00 A Street Cat Named Bob. (2016, PG) 3.55 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 5.50 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.30 And So It Goes. (2014, M) 9.10 Emily. (2022, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

Tilligerry Social Golf Club

24/5/24

OUTRIGHT winner. Ron Dews. 75 c/b Runner up. Matt Baldwin. 75 Bonus points winner. Ron McKay. 78c/b Runner Up. Wendy Couvaras 78c/b Ball winners. Grahame Glover. 78 John McDonald. 80 Bryan Porter. 80 Colin Marsden. 80 Adam Cowie. 86 Bill McMaster. 89 Bradman Award. Peter Couvaras Ntp4th. A. Ron Dews D&C7th. A. Hugh Potts. B. Grahame Glover D&C18th. A. Ron McKay. B. Bryan Porter Money hole.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. Women’s State of Origin. Game 2. New South Wales v Queensland. 9.35 NRL Women’s State Of Origin Post-Match. 9.50 9News Late.

10.20 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)

11.15 The First 48.

3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: A Simple Favour.

A. John McDonald B. Bill McMaster Lucky number 9. Wendy Couvaras There were 14 starters. Congratulations to all the winners. Next game Friday 31/5/24 6x6x6 2 person. NEW PLAYERS ALWAYS WELCOME AT TANILBA BAY GOLF CLUB REGISTER AT 7.30 for 8AM START.

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