A GROUP of 23 Year 9 and 10 students from St Philip’s Christian College, Port Stephens are about to embark on an eight-day journey to the Philippines, where they’ll witness how their fundraising efforts are helping families recover from a natural disaster.
Through their involvement in the Global Action Program, in partnership with Compassion Australia, the students from the Port Stephens campus have embarked on a nine-month educational journey.
Their goal is to help families in the Philippines recover from the devastation of Typhoon Rai (known locally as Typhoon Odette) in 2021, which destroyed sixteen of Compassion’s child development centres.
Throughout the program, students have gained a deep understanding of the complexity of poverty and received expert coaching on how to fundraise.
This disaster relief project focuses on restoring three of the affected centres in Cebu province, ensuring that Compassion’s local partners
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‘The Koalas’ paints bleak picture
By Lindsay HALL
UNLESS Australia undergoes a drastic shift in attitude towards industry, development and its impact on our environment, it is projected that koalas will become extinct within 25 years.
That is the focus of the newly released documentary “The Koalas” from director Gregory Miller and producer Georgia Wallace-Crabbe.
On Sunday, 29 September, Scotty’s Cinema at Raymond Terrace hosted a special screening of the film, organised by the Koala Koalition, a branch of the Port Stephens EcoNetwork.
Those in attendance were alerted to the plight facing Australia’s iconic marsupial, whose status in NSW, Queensland and the ACT was officially upgraded to endangered in 2022.
The documentary was filmed over the course of a year and intersperses interviews featuring numerous experts on Australia’s environmental issues, with footage of a number of specific koalas
during their veterinary care, recovery and, for some, release back into their dwindling natural habitat.
It is the continuing loss of habitat due to property development and treeharvesting for timber industries that is highlighted as the chief cause of the declining population along Australia’s east coast.
Some scenes presented in the film portray the confronting and heartbreaking devastation left after developers clear known koala habitat.
The filmmakers argue that legislative protections do not go far enough, and are not being adequately enforced.
As habitat is reduced, koalas are forced into areas where they are placed in danger from cars, predators or starvation.
One particularly upsetting sequence recounts an incident that occurred in 2021, when the harvesting of a plantation area at Cape Bridgewater was conducted without relocating the koalas living there.
At least 70 koalas were killed in this event, and while those responsible faced 250 charges of animal cruelty, the end result was a fine that
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The experts interviewed agree that without significant changes to legislation and government bodies willing to ardently enforce stricter environmental protections, Australia will lose its most vulnerable and gentle native species.
Following the screening, Caitlin Spiller of the Koala Koalition hosted a panel discussion, inviting newly elected Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson, James Ryan, a lawyer with extensive experience in advocating for the environment, and Sharon Egan, who represented Port Stephens Koala Hospital.
While acknowledging the dire situation faced by koalas and groups dedicated to their protection, the panel emphasised that there is hope, so long as ordinary people grow in awareness and vigilance.
Ms Anderson acknowledged that, historically, Port Stephens Council has perhaps been more focused on development that has not adequately accounted for conservation, but pledged that will not be the case as she commences her term as
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“One thing that you can do as residents of Port Stephens is hold your Council members to account,” she said.
James Ryan highlighted the difficulty faced when developers appeal to the Land and Environment Court against a local council decision.
“Often these big corporations with deep
q The film focuses on the plight of koalas on Australia’s east coast.
pockets want to bring the matter to court and councils are unwilling to pursue the matter because they might be perceived by residents as wasting council money and resources,” Mr Ryan said.
“One of the ways we can help is simply to get behind our councils when they have the opportunity to fight these matters.”
Sharon Egan gave the crowd some encouraging
facts, pointing out that when action is taken it is possible to track the benefits.
“Since the development along Port Stephens Drive (along Taylors Beach) installed fences... and created passages beneath the road… we have not recorded any koala accidents [there].”
“We have the chance to make a real difference and turn this around if we are willing to put in the effort.”
Work underway on Stockton Centre transformation
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and previously operated as a hospital under various names since 1917.
In March the NSW Government announced plans to refurbish buildings at the site to provide temporary accommodation for up to 25 people experiencing homelessness.
Last week, the $1.8 million contract for the work was awarded to
Construction Landscape Excavation Group (CLEG).
In collaboration with social and affordable housing provider Home In Place, the upgrade could include configurations of one sixbedroom, four five-bedroom, and two four-bedroom homes.
Work is expected to be completed by mid-December, with residents due to start moving in from as early as January 2025.
Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, who is also the state’s Disability Inclusion Minister, said the government was “harnessing every opportunity to house those with nowhere else to turn”.
“Soon we will see the Stockton Centre supporting local families in the short term, whilst the Minns Labor Government works on delivering homes for the future.”
Landcom is also
conducting due diligence on the Stockton Centre site, in anticipation it could support more than 500 dwellings through either Landcom or a developer.
“In the future, the Stockton Centre could provide approximately 500 homes for the community. In the meantime, we are delivering stable shelter for those without a home, giving them a foundation and a pathway to permanent accommodation,” NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson said.
Picnic celebrates park anniversary
A FAMILY-FRIENDLY ‘Picnic for Nature’ will be hosted later this month in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Tomaree National Park.
Scheduled for Sunday, 20 October at Iris Moore Lookout and Picnic Area in Anna Bay the celebration features a range of activities, workshops and stalls suitable for families and people of all ages.
“Our theme, ‘Connecting beach, bush and your backyard’, highlights the important role our homes and gardens can play in providing wildlife connections between our national parks and reserves, as well as how we connect with our beaches,” said Sue Olsson, coordinator of the Friends of Tomaree National Park.
“So many native Tomaree plants encourage native wildlife, such as birds, bees, butterflies, beetles and bugs, and are suitable for your garden.
“Visit the EcoPollinators stall to see the plants you can easily grow and the range of wildlife they support, and the nearby stall selling these and other Tomaree plants,” she said.
At the picnic, adults and kids can make insect hotels and bird boxes to encourage
wildlife connections.
Friends of Tomaree National Park co-coordinator
Josephine O’Brien has been working with the Port Stephens Woodworkers to facilitate easy-make insect hotels, children’s wildlife boxes, and boxes for Whitethroated Treecreepers and Eastern Rosellas.
“Often we don’t realise that with a little extra thought, our gardens can be great homes for wildlife and assist with park and reserve connections,” Josephine said.
“We are delighted
Port Stephens Packaging is sponsoring the wildlife homes so they’re at a very low cost to participants.”
You can also see a native bee hive in action and find out what’s in a frog hotel, as well as explore other kinds of wildlife homes.
Kids can fashion clay animals or make handprints with park rangers, and join the Sea Shelter team for fun activities relating to the care of marine life.
Attendees can also participate in planting coastal native plants with the
The National Parks Association’s John Simpson will lead a guided post-burn walk over the Fishermans Bay headland to highlight what is, and what’s not, recovering from the hot January fire this year.
EcoNetwork Port Stephens’ little nature quiz and activity colouring booklet will also be on offer to keep the kids interested.
For more information visit the EcoNetwork Port Stephens website.
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in these communities can effectively serve over 896 children and families.
So far, the students have rallied together to raise nearly $23,000, with a goal of reaching $50,000.
Their fundraising efforts have involved hosting sausage sizzles, free dress days, cake stalls, movie nights and more.
Principal Marty Telfer said this initiative not only aims to assist those in need, but also to educate and transform the students involved.
“This trip will expose our students to the real needs that exist in other communities,” Mr Telfer said.
“At the same time, they will also be introduced to the significant Compassion projects designed to address these needs.”
“This opportunity can be life-changing for a young
person as they cross cultures, appreciate differences, grow in empathy, express compassion and develop their leadership.”
In partnership with Inspired Adventures, students have received coaching over the past few months to undertake individual and school-wide fundraising activities, aiming to raise around $2,500 to $5,000 each.
Year 9 student Scarlet Bradatsch shared what she’s looking forward to the most.
"I'm really excited to immerse myself in a new culture, create new friendships, and see for myself how the funds raised will make a difference to those children affected by natural disasters," Scarlett said.
"It’s also been a great way to bring people together for a great cause.”
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q The impressive Iris Moore lookout in the Tomaree National Park. Photo: Remy Brand/DCCEEW.
q Woodworkers Dave and Len making Whitethroated Treecreeper nest boxes, a booked activity for the Picnic for Nature. Photo: J. O’Brien.
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AS Port Stephens beachlovers prepare to enjoy another sunsoaked summer, Hunter Surf Life Saving (HSLS) clubs planted the iconic red and yellow flags on Saturday morning to signal the start of the 2024/2025 season.
From the team at Birubi Point SLSC, the message was a simple one.
“Flags are up. Please swim between them,” the club posted to social media on Saturday.
Hunter Surf Life Saving Executive Officer Jenny Hicks highlighted the importance of vigilance and community spirit as the beaches welcome an influx of visitors.
“Over the course of last summer, our volunteers provided first aid on over 1,000 occasions, made over 300 rescues and completed over 100,000 preventative actions, together clocking up more than 68,500 patrol hours,” Ms Hicks said.
surf life saving season.
“With almost 800,000 visitors last season and even more expected this summer, our surf lifesavers are essential to ensuring everyone’s safety."
Hunter Surf Life Saving Branch President Henry Scruton echoed Ms Hicks’ emphasis on beach safety, acknowledging the support of Newcastle Permanent in keeping local beachgoers safe.
“We’re fortunate to have the backing of Newcastle Permanent, whose support provides the resources and equipment that help us continue protecting our community along the coast.”
Hunter SLS has had a record-breaking year, being
Animal refuge opens
PORT Stephens Council’s new animal refuge, located in Millers Forest, will open on Tuesday, 1 October.
The three year refuge contract was awarded to Iza Bren Furbabys Pty Ltdwho will trade as Port Stephens Animal Refuge - after a competitive tender process.
Port Stephens Council’s Acting Development and Compliance Section Manager, Ryan Falkenmire, expressed confidence that the new refuge will uphold the community’s expectations for humane animal care, health, safety, and responsible pet ownership, while also offering financial benefits for Council.
"The tender process was thorough, ensuring Council selected the most qualified provider based on their facility, experience, service level, and competitive pricing," said Mr Falkenmire.
"While we initially sought a local operator, Iza Bren Furbabys Pty Ltd
demonstrated exceptional merit, and the Millers Forest location was not
recognised as Branch of the Year at the Surf Life Saving New South Wales Awards of Excellence and experiencing its largest membership increase in history, with 800 new members. With membership numbers up by 1,500 in recent years, the region is gearing
considered a deterrent.
“The new refuge aims to enhance animal welfare standards and streamline the rehoming process for dogs, cats and other animals
up for another busy season as more people choose the Hunter for beach visits over battling Sydney traffic.
The Hunter SLS Branch includes thirteen clubs stretching from Catherine Bay to Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest.
in their care.
"All animals currently under the care of the previous provider will be relocated to the new facility, with a continued focus
q The new refuge aims to enhance animal welfare standards and streamline the rehoming process for dogs, cats and other animals in their care.
on rehoming safe and non-aggressive animals,” he added.
To facilitate efficient reunions with their owners, Council urges pet owners to ensure their animals are microchipped and registered.
If impounded animals remain unclaimed after the initial fourteen day period, the refuge will contact two animal rescue organisations, allowing for a total of four weeks for owners to reclaim their pets or for them to be rehomed through rescue channels.
“We extend our sincere thanks to our previous contractor, Sue Summons and her team, for their exceptional care of Port Stephens animals over the past three years,” Mr Falkenmire said.
“Their dedication and advocacy for animal rights have been invaluable to our community.”
q The Birubi Point SLSC team is ready for the 2024/2025
Explore Tomaree Headland
By Simon EKINS
THE Tomaree Headland Heritage Group will be setting up a help desk at the entry to the Tomaree Head Summit Walk during the school holidays, welcoming visitors and providing all the information needed to explore this stunning area.
Among the attractions bringing visitors to the area is the Tomaree Head Summit Walk, which is a 2.2 km hike offering breathtaking views of Port Stephens.
It is perfect for families looking to enjoy the great outdoors, taking about one and a half to two hours to complete.
The Tomaree Coastal Walk is ideal for those seeking a longer trek as the scenic 27 km trail showcases beautiful coastal landscapes and diverse ecosystems.
Walkers can also learn about Australia’s military past from the fascinating WWII gun emplacements sites located along the Fort Tomaree walk.
“The help desk is able to inform the general public on the latest updates on the
future of Tomaree Lodge, which aims to enhance visitor experiences while preserving the natural beauty of the area,” President of the Heritage Group Peter Clough said.
“It will serve as a fantastic accommodation option for those wishing to explore Tomaree National Park further.
“Our helpdesk volunteers will also provide tips on navigating Tomaree National Park safely and responsibly.”
In addition to this year’s new signage and headland area improvements, a new outdoor shower was installed adjacent to the amenities
block near the entry to the lodge site.
The group has also been in consultation with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to acquire new signage and an historic interpretation for each of the World War II military installations.
In addition to this, a new book entitled “Paradise Interrupted”, authored by local historian and archivist Judy Washington, is due to be launched at an event at the Shoal Bay Country Club on 14 October.
Visit tomareeheadland portstephens.com.au for further details.
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q Visitors reading the new signs at the entrance to Tomaree Headland.
q Heritage Group volunteers on the help desk.
Tomaree nurses join rally
By Simon EKINS
TOMAREE nurses joined groups from across the Hunter and the rest of NSW at a rally in Sydney last week, as part of a 24-hour strike.
The NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) held the protest after rejecting an offer of a three percent pay rise.
Buses from across the Hunter region ferried members
to join over 10,000 striking nurses and midwives who marched through Sydney to Parliament House on Tuesday, 24 September.
“Our members do not take industrial action lightly, in fact it’s a really difficult decision for them to make,” Shaye Candish from NSWNMA said at a press conference.
“However there is increasing frustration across the workforce that
this Government has not meaningfully engaged with us.”
Tomaree Hospital NSWNMA representative Megan Chippindale described the event as “an incredible day”.
She was joined by fellow Tomaree colleagues Paulina Lewis, Tracey Richardson, Meg Myers and Narelle Gilroy.
“This strike isn’t just about pay, it’s about ensuring adequate working conditions
for quality patient care and to retain nurses and midwives in NSW,” Ms Chippindale said.
“Talking to so many nurses and midwives at the rally from different sized hospitals around the districts, it was clear to see we are all struggling with the same work issues that are impacting patient care.
“The NSW Government’s narrative is that nurses and midwives are putting patients' safety at risk by taking strike action but our concerns over patient safety have fallen on their deaf ears for too long.”
Other similar events were held at Tweed Heads and
Photography exhibition
By Jacie WHITFIELD
Stephens during a two-day exhibition and open day on 19-20 October.
The free event is open to all and will be staged in the Seascapes Room at the Soldiers Point Bowling Club.
”The event will include an array of works by club members who are passionate
about perfecting their craft and capturing the world around them in a creative and impactful way,” exhibitor and club member Glynis Quinlan said.
For those interested in joining the club, the weekend event also provides an opportunity to meet other members in a relaxed, fun
Albury but this was the third industrial action local nurses have staged in recent weeks.
On Monday, the government struck a temporary deal with the union after months of negotiations and industrial action.
“I am pleased to confirm that both the Government and the Nurses and Midwives Association have accepted the recommendation of the IRC (NSW Industrial Relations Commission),” Health Minister Ryan Park said.
“As recommended by the IRC, NSW Health will begin paying an interim three
percent wage increase effective 1 July and that no industrial action affecting patients will take place while the discussions and/or arbitration is progressing.
“We look forward to these discussions and ongoing negotiations with the Association.”
The interim pay increase is less than a fourth of the fifteen percent the Nurses and Midwives Association has been fighting for, however the union has pledged to continue pursuing the “best possible pay and conditions” outcome for its members.
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atmosphere.
The Tomaree Peninsula Photography Club was born over a cup of coffee in November 2008 and has grown into a flourishing community of photography enthusiasts of all different levels.
Meetings are held at 7pm
on the second Tuesday of each month at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.
Every month there is an open and themed photographic competition across four categories: Colour, Black and White, Macro and Creative/Altered Reality.
Members bring along
their printed images for display and collectively vote for the first, second and third placegetters.
The club also arranges an outing each month to help members improve their skills. For more information, go to tpphotoclub.org or email tpphotoclub@outlook.com.
q Seagulls on watch at Fly
Point by Susan Zhou.
q The Tomaree Hospital contingent joined the rally to Parliament House.
THE Tomaree Peninsula Photography Club will showcase the incredible natural environment of Port
q Landing for Lunch
Colin Sheringham.
q Sunset at Birubi Beach by Glynis Quinlan.
q An old grader under the rising Milky Way by Bill Behan.
q Tomaree Hospital nurses want improved pay and conditions.
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Firies win interim pay rise
By Sam MCKEITH, AAP
THE end of an industrial stand-off between the NSW government and the firefighters' union will see thousands of firefighters receive an interim pay rise.
Thousands of NSW firefighters will get a pay rise in an interim deal that will end the immediate prospect of union unrest as the state's industrial umpire is called in to answer calls for a much-larger wage increase.
The peace agreement for a three percent rise, backdated to February, comes as the parties enter into formal mediation to resolve remaining issues in the dispute.
Some 6800 firefighters would benefit from the deal that followed a 4.5 percent pay rise delivered last year, the state government said on Monday.
The Fire Brigade Employees Union had been seeking a wage rise of 20 percent over three years to help members with costof-living pressures in a dispute that led to hundreds of members protesting outside state parliament in March.
Industrial Relations Minister Sophie Cotsis said the provisional deal was "a good step forward, but we still have work to do".
The NSW government has offered all public-sector workers a blanket 10.5 percent pay rise over three years, including a mandatory superannuation increase,
deal. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP
well short of the figure demanded by several key unions.
The pay dispute has led to mass strikes from nurses and midwives in recent weeks as their union pushes for an immediate 15 percent pay increase.
Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib said the deal for firefighters showed a commitment by government and the union to get "practical outcomes" for emergency workers.
"We continue to work towards an outcome that is
175 years of education
By Jacie WHITFIELD
CLARENCE Town Public School and neighbouring Glen William School have celebrated 175 years of education.
Both schools were opened in 1849 and continue to operate to this day.
The town shared in a day of activities on 14 September, which started with a street parade from the Village Green, led by Cobb & Co.
The Town Crier heralded the ensuing entourage which included the Donkey Sanctuary, the Dungog Pony Club and the Dungog Historic Motor Club.
Following a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony, the oldest resident who attended Glen William Public School, Mel Ford, rode in a VW convertible to give the opening speech.
Incidentally, Mr Ford was also a headmaster at Clarence Town Public.
The remainder of the day consisted of markets, amusements, a petting farm with pony rides, shearing demonstrations, camel and Cobb and Co rides and plentiful servings of that renowned carnival favourite buttery corn on the cob.
Mr Ford told the News Of The Area that the highlight of his day was the march up
the centre of town and the honour of cutting the ribbon for a newly-built playground in the school.
He said he was happy to see “the old demountables replaced by new buildings and classrooms,” which was a project he petitioned for during his teaching career.
He also enjoyed “seeing visitors in a town that remains a quiet, country town”.
It’s a place he is proud to have called home since his retirement.
As a life member of the local bowling club, Mr Ford is appreciative of
his social and community connections. While he looks forward to continued growth, he is optimistic Clarence Town won’t become over-developed, and will maintain its peaceful charm and united spirit.
fair and sustainable for Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters and the people of NSW," he said.
The interim deal sees the parties move to the Industrial Relations Commission for arbitration.
q Almost 7000 firefighters in NSW will benefit from an interim pay
q Dungog Pony Club giving rides at the festival.
q Mel Ford, the oldest resident who attended Glen William Public School, with his portrait by Sydney Silhouette cutter Geoff Pierce. q Cobb and Co. horse rides.
q Town Crier Greg Saunders with Worimi representative Justin Ridgeway.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
Simplify the energy debate
DEAR News Of The Area,
I BELIEVE the whole argument about coal vs wind vs solar vs nuclear energy should be simplified.
In 2027 Lake Eraring power station will be shut down. It produces up to 2922MW per day and 36,164tonnes of CO2 per day. Through its established poles and wires it is good for approximately 25 percent of NSW power needs.
But it needs to go for the sake of the environment.
Each wind turbine will produce 1.5-3MW if there is constant wind.
To replace Eraring there will be approximately 1460 wind turbines required.
As a comparison Hornsea One of the Yorkshire Coast in the UK has 174 Siemens 7MW turbines, twice the output of the proposed Australian turbines covering 407 square kilometres. That's almost three times the land size of Newcastle.
The cabling, new distribution network and new high tension power
lines from the coast adds to the visual pollution these wind farms are known for.
Or, one simple cheap, zero emission nuclear power station could be built on the wasteland of the old Eraring power station.
No new expensive high tension wires splitting the coastal beauty further than just the towers themselves.
The maths just doesn't add up.
Kind regards, John AQUILINA, Carlingford NSW
Why we oppose offshore wind
DEAR News Of The Area,
DURING the recent council election, I was asked why so much of the Port Stephens community was opposed to a floating industrial zone on our ocean.
I replied that many of us are haunted by the thought that our grandchildren would see hordes of massive metal towers in the oceanand ask us why we let it happen.
Our sleep is disrupted by genuine concern that our beautiful coastal environment, our unique coastal ecosystem, our coastal communities and our way of life might change irreparably.
So, at No Coastal Turbines Port Stephens,
we are stepping way out of our comfort zones because we feel that we must: that we care strongly enough about this cause in a world that tends to defer to the powerful.
It has, we believe, fallen to ordinary people like us to speak up and stand for what we see is right.
Indeed, it is this ordinariness that is perhaps the most compelling aspect of the Port Stephens situation.
We are 70-year-old grandparents, 45-year-old parents and 25-year-old tradies - all proudly wearing our logo of the blue whale tail.
We are business people, fishers and sailors, intellectuals, communicators, builders, retired couples, truck drivers and electricians - a
broad demographic and wide cross section of the community.
And, for standing up for what we believe is right, we’ve sometimes been vilified and derided.
Yet we are simply real people: pointing out energy business practices that we believe focus on profits over communities.
People will protest when they’re not adequately consulted on urgent matters that affect them directly.
To be listened to by authorities is, we feel, a fundamental right.
So our ranks are growing rapidly and we are stepping up our mission of inviting conversation, persuasion and change.
Thank you.
Ian ROBERTS, Fingal Bay.
A critique of offshore wind misinformation
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN his letter from 26 September, Ben Abbott asks who is going to come forward and make it clear what misinformation is being spread.
Please allow me.
Let us look at what's been put out there by each side to date.
Statements from the Government and supporters of offshore wind farms
• They will reduce carbon emissions’. The fact is they do.
• ‘There has been Public Consultation regarding the proposal’. Following Public Consultation the minimum distance turbines can be installed is 20 km offshore, increased from the original ten km limit.
• Some parts of the turbines will be visible from the shore under optimal conditions’. I am one of the people who argued that only the tips of the blades would be visible and the government has now clearly identified that this will be possible. The naccels of the turbines will not be easily seen, if at all.
• ‘Floating turbines will benefit biodiversity and create nurseries and reeflike structures’. In 2019 following some initial research the Centre For Research on Marine Ecosystems - University of Perpinan placed a Biodiversity Observation Bouy (BOB) consisting of 16 Biohut® units in the area where a French floating wind farm was being installed. It was found that there was an increase in biodiversity in and around the BOB. Proof in this case that floating facilities can create better marine environments.
• ‘Offshore wind will generate jobs’. In Europe alone, the number of new wind technicians is expected to increase by around 48,800 jobs per year from 2023 to 2027. Any jobs lost in the Port Stephens tourism/ hospitality sector will be
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offset by significant job growth in the offshore power industry leading to a higher skilled and more technologically advanced workforce for generations to come. Statements from No Offshore Turbines Port Stephens (NOTPS) and those against offshore wind farms
• ‘There has been inadequate public consultation but other talks between stakeholders’. The impact from the “one public meeting” has seen the minimum distance turbines can be installed being revised to 20 km, up from ten km. It is early days, there is a long way to go before the first turbines will be installed.
• ‘The turbines will be visible from the shore’. The government has admitted as much. NOTPS continues to imply all the turbines will be visible from the beach, which is simply not true.
• ‘High intensity navigation lights will be flashing at night’. I haven’t heard of anyone complaining about current navigation lights situated offshore including shipping.
• ‘There is no scientific data that supports floating facilities creating nurseries and acting as reefs’. Yet there is such data in the university study above which supports the claim that they do.
• ‘Floating offshore wind farms are untried technology and haven’t been installed anywhere else in the world. This makes the technology inherently dangerous to the environment and the public’. Ben Abbott refers to the 25MWh WindFloat Atlantic project regarding the negative impact of offshore wind farms on the fishing industry and ecosystems. He fails to mention that this project has been providing power to Portugal for around four years and is one of several floating wind farms either commissioned or under
construction.
• ‘Fishermen (in Portugal) reported that “the fish simply disappeared” … that 90% of all flathead sold in Sydney comes from the wind turbine zone’. Commercial fishing in the Viana Do Castelo region remains robust and is one of the main industries of the region.
• ‘Migrating birds will be decimated by the wind farms’. There is little data that supports this claim and while they can have a negative impact, studies have shown that bird deaths linked to wind turbines is around 0.3 birds/GWh of power. The number of deaths from nuclear power is 0.64 birds/GWh and fossil fuel is 5.2/GWh. Feral animals pose a greater threat to migrating birds such as the Gould’s Petrel than offshore wind farms.
• ‘It’s hardly misinformation to question whether Eastern Lows have been considered’.
• Storm Ciaran posed unprecedented challenges to the WindFloat Atlantic project, with waves reaching a staggering maximum height of 20 metres and wind gusts of up to 139 kilometres per hour. No damage was recorded.
• ‘One blade, that’s all, one blade failure could potentially shut down beaches from The Entrance to Seal Rocks’. Why?
• The truth of the matter is both sides are at fault when it comes to some form of misinformation, be it deliberate or being selective with the information supplied. Every group with some sort of agenda ignores rational points and cherry picks those facts which ultimately support their ‘Truth Telling’. It’s human nature and the strategy favoured by today’s society, rather than honest open debate.
By Bill DORAN, Tanilba Bay.
READING by Lynne Miles: Numbers 32: 23b
"Be sure your sins will find you out."
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
HOPING to recapture highly volatile lightning in a bottle this week, Warner Bros is releasing “Joker: Foile à Deux”, the sequel to the surprise 2019 hit that launched their “DC Black” label.
The first Joker filmfocusing entirely on the genesis of Batman’s chief antagonist - turned out to be an homage to the cinematic style of Martin Scorsese.
It was a remarkably restrained drama and character study that took some time to explore social themes such as mental health and poverty.
Whether filmmaker Todd Phillips did that well is a subjective question, but it’s clear that he has no interest in simply retreading old ground.
This sequel is set to be less of a gritty, urban crime drama, and is instead being advertised as a musical.
Joaquin Phoenix returns
as Arthur Fleck (AKA The Joker) who has been imprisoned in Arkham Asylum following his multiple murders.
In Arkham he connects with Lee Quinzel, played by Lady Gaga, whose obsessive fixation on the Joker will entangle her in his web of influence, as those inspired by his apparent stance on social justice form plans to secure his freedom.
Those who complain that comic book films are all the same may find this to be the surprise twist on the format that they have been looking for.
Palliative care scholarship
A NEW scholarship is available to palliative care clinicians working in the Hunter New England Local Health District.
Applications are now open and will close on Friday, 4 October.
The scholarship is open to clinicians from across the Hunter New England Health Local Health District, including Armidale, Cessnock, John Hunter, Nelson Bay and Taree.
The scholarship comes after Newcastle Permanent
employee Taylah Vickers nominated Palliative Care NSW to receive a boost in funding through the organisation’s Employee Donation Program.
Each year, Newcastle Permanent employees donate around $50,000 via payroll deductions and nominate charities for causes they are passionate about.
Employees then vote to select four charities each year to receive funding.
Ms Vickers said the nomination, known as
‘Penny’s Promise’, was made in memory of a dear colleague and friend who lost her battle to cancer last year.
“I know a lot of people at Newcastle Permanent have great memories of Penny, and nominating a charity in her name for our Employee Donation Program was an easy choice.
“It’s a way for us, as the organisation where she worked for almost 25 years, to be part of Penny’s Promise and honour her memory,” she said.
“Noah’s Ark”
If you’re looking for an alternative for the kids however, “Noah’s Ark” is an animated feature coming to cinemas.
A feature developed largely in Brazil, the film is a family comedy telling the Sunday School and scripture class favourite from the perspective of an extra two stowaway mice.
In an effort to maintain peace and tranquillity among animals that would ordinarily prey upon one another, the mice (Tom and Vini) organise a singing contest.
This kind of film is
“Penny had one last wish, which was to raise as many funds as possible to support the work of the Nelson Bay Community Specialist Palliative Care Service who made her final days comfortable for her family.
“I’m touched that our donation will directly support clinicians and go towards further education opportunities – that is what Penny would have wanted.”
Further information on scholarships and applications can be accessed at https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/ GXDLDBK
Leadership, experience, opportunity
is very keen to see a local Leo Club established.
critic-proof, as the primary motivation seems to be to keep children engaged for an hour and a half, in which case it will undoubtedly succeed.
“The Critic”
For something with a little more edge this week, “The Critic” finally has its Australian release.
Not quite intense enough to be called a thriller, and without an actual mystery for the audience to follow, this film is a melodrama set in London of 1934.
Ian McKellen plays the titular critic who writes for a distinguished British publication, but whose
acerbic and arrogant style are at odds with the paper's conservative owner, played by Mark Strong. When the critic is fired following the revelation that he is homosexual, he plots complicated and manipulative revenge, drawing everyone in his orbit into a web of bitterness and death. This film is beautifully shot and the actors are all putting in some strong performances, but without any real sense of humour to the script, the experience is little more than watching people being increasingly terrible to one another.
Charity golf day
DOWLING Property
Medowie will host their Annual Charity Golf Day at Pacific Dunes Golf Course on Friday, 25 October.
The fundraiser is held in aid of the McGrath Foundation’s mission to ensure that no one goes through breast cancer without the support of a breast care nurse.
“It’s the McGrath Foundation’s goal to fund 250 McGrath Breast Care Nurses this year, as we work towards our mission of ensuring that no one misses out on care,” said McGrath Foundation Ambassador and Director Tracy Bevan.
Dowling’s golf day kicks
off at 8am with a Shotgun Start and includes eighteen holes of golf, lunch, and fundraising through auctions and raffles in the clubhouse following the game.
“Having raised over $20,000 for the McGrath Foundation last year, we are excited to see how much we can raise this year but require help from the community to do it!” a Dowling Medowie spokesperson said. For further information about this event, please contact 02 4982 8955 or admin@ dowlingmedowie.com.au.
THE Medowie Lions Club is currently on the lookout for people aged eighteen to 30 interested in helping to establish a local Leo Club.
A Leo Club is essentially a Lions Club specifically for young people.
Leo Clubs are affiliated with Lions Club International, with the acronym standing for “Leadership, experience, opportunity”.
“Starting a Leo Club can be really exciting for several reasons,” Ms Oldham stated.
“First, it’s an opportunity to build a community of young people committed to service and leadership.
Medowie resident and Year 12 student Ella Oldham has met with Lions members several times and
“The Leo Club can become a platform for members to develop valuable skills, like
teamwork, project management, and public speaking, all while making a positive impact in their community.”
Ms Oldham believes a Leo Club would allow young people to foster connections and friendships with people who share similar values and goals.
“Plus, being part of a larger network of Leo Clubs
Nelson Bay Croquet Club
By David WILSON
ON Wednesday 18 September 2024, eleven participants attended a Come-and-Try event organised for the Tomaree Hospital Auxiliary.
Then, on Sunday 22 September 2024, 36 participants attended a Come-and-Try day for the general public.
Both were hugely successful with 12 participants already booked for further introductory lessons.
A big thank you to Jane Scorer for organising these events and to all the members who assisted by spreading the word, manning the table at the shopping centre, plus cooking-up a storm and helping out at the events themselves. The success of these events was always going to be dependent on the help from members and a significant number
responded magnificently.
Taree on Manning Tournament
32 players from around NSW travelled to the Mid North Coast for the Taree on Manning Golf Croquet tournament held from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 September 2024. Nelson Bay members
Peter and Sherry Gordon, Karen Lilly, Rod and BrendaLee Peet and Rae Uptin competed in the four-day tournament.
The players were seeded into four blocks for singles play and two blocks for doubles play, each played as a separate competition.
Rod Peet finished runner-
and Lions Clubs around the world can provide incredible resources and support,” she said.
“The prospect of seeing the tangible results of your efforts and knowing that you're contributing to something bigger than yourself can be really motivating and fulfilling,” Ms Oldham continued.
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up in the Block C singles winning 4 of 6 games, with Tony Croft (Port Macquarie) topping the block with 5 wins.
Sherry Gordon finished runner-up in the Block D singles winning 6 of 7 games (+8 hoops) but placed 2nd on hoop count-back to Denise Eckersley (Pelican) who also won 6 games (+ 11 hoops).
Leo Clubs are open to people of all backgrounds and abilities.
There is no religious or political affiliation.
Any person interested in meeting to discuss further the establishment of a Leo Club is invited to contact Medowie Lions via FaceBook - www.facebook. com/lionsclubmedowie.
q Trevor Black (coach) assists a participant.
q Sherry Gordon (left) receives her runner-up award.
Stinker’s History: The Eileen Sylvia - Part 3
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THIS story is part three of a series about the Mitchells, an early Port Stephens fishing family.
COLIN Mitchell, aged 87 years, is currently running a trawler out of Mackay in QLD.
Colin has a great ability to recall past events, and has fond memories of an old canine companion.
“We had a dog [called] Rusty who was a part of our crew.
“[He] never missed a
trip, he was a great dog and a true mate.”
Being a fisherman’s dog it wasn’t an easy life but Rusty was made of the toughest stuff.
One one occasion, Rusty lost his tail, or the top half of it, on the side of Colin’s car.
“He used to ride on the mudguard between the bonnet and the guard,” Colin said.
“One day I had water in the carby so on top of the hill I stopped and crossed the leads to the spark plugs
so she would backfire going down the hill and blow the water out.
“I left the side bonnet folded up on top so Rusty could get back on, then I switched on the ignition and rolled down the hill up near my place at Christmas Bush Avenue.
“Not thinking any more of it, when I got to the bottom of the hill Rusty started to howl and bite at his rear end.
“By the time I stopped he was off and going like a rocket through the scrub.
Stinker’s Fishin’: Best longtail tuna season
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
ANYONE who has been on the water over the past couple of months will know that the surface fish are going crackers.
Inside the Port, numerous schools of Bluefin Tuna are turning the calm surface into a washing machine during their feeding frenzy.
Feasting on swarms of whitebait, the tuna take no prisoners as the small fish try desperately to escape the snapping jaws of the predators.
I’m told by local tuna experts that this spring run of fish is the best on record, with enthusiasts taking time off work to motor out into the bay to toss a lure at the boiling surface.
The strike is immediate, meaning that you are in for a monumental battle for the next half hour.
Young local champ Koby Price, with a little help from father Harley, locked onto a monster.
Sometime later eightyear-old Koby regained the strength to have his photo taken.
Outside the heads it is a similar story with huge schools of salmon swimming north chasing the unfortunate whitebait.
I targeted snapper in front of Fingal Lighthouse through the week only to be stampeded by XL salmon with no intention to leave the
water when hooked.
Also present over every reef that I visited were gatherings of slimy mackerel and yellowtail.
If the presence of bait fish is any indicator of the health of the system, then we are sitting on a recreational fishing gold mine.
“I looked under the bonnet and there was half his tail tangled around the drive shaft.”
According to Colin, poor Rusty didn’t appear for a couple of days and when he did come home the top half of his tail bone was still sticking out with no fur on it.
Interviewing Colin was an experience not to be missed as the stories he told were part of the growth of the fishing industry.
Everything he said was news to me.
“Another time I was going to Sydney in our new 1958 Vanguard ute and on the Islington high level bridge in Newcastle it was raining and I lost control of the ute and done a 360 spin,” Colin said.
“Rusty was riding in the back and I had a couple of drums of petrol in the back.
“One of them spilled and got on his feet and he took off down into the scrub.
“I drove around for an hour or so and couldn’t find him, so off I went to Sydney without him.”
While Colin ventured to the state’s capital, Rusty was off on his own adventure.
“While I was away for a couple of days, somehow he (Rusty) found his way to the punt at Newcastle and hopped on the side of Clanker’s car and got as far as the Boatrowers Hotel at Stockton.
“He must have got sick of waiting and jumped up on the back of a 1958 Vanguard ute the same colour as mine and got as far as Fern Bay where the bloke that owned the Vanguard lived.”
Rusty stayed there for a couple of weeks until Colin heard where he was and collected him.
Despite the regular misadventures, Colin’s love of the dog was obvious.
“I had a B.S.A Gold Flash motor bike and Rusty used to ride on the tank and put his two front paws in the middle of the handle bars,”
“He would wait for me to start the bike and then leap up on the tank.
“Sometimes his back leg would slip off the tank and land on the spark plug and he would let out a mighty yelp.
“But that never stopped him and away we would go.”
I sat in awe at Colin’s ability to recall even the finest of detail.
I’m sorry I didn’t interview him longer as every story he told and incident he related was pure gold to a historian.
To finish, I will leave you with Colin’s retelling of the day Rusty got knocked overboard.
“We reckon it was when we went out to the prawn ground outside Big Island in 50 fathoms,” Colin said.
“It was when we shot away before daylight that it came to notice, on the first shot, that Rusty wasn’t there.
“We immediately
steamed back to the islands to search for him and motored around Big Island, Little Island and Cabbage Tree Island but failed to find any trace.
“We decided that there was nothing else we could do so we went back out prawning and did a day’s trawling.
“When we got back to port, we couldn’t believe our eyes.
“There was Rusty waiting for us beside the truck on the wharf, wagging his tail, or what was left of it.
“We were amazed –Sid Maxim says he saw something out between the heads and put the binoculars on it and thought it was a skin diver and later he looked and said he saw the little dog come ashore at the Inner Light.”
It must have been tough being a fisherman’s dog but Rusty, apart from all his dramas, lived a long and happy life.
q Colin Mitchell with baby Alison and Rusty.
Colin said.
q Daphne Mitchell on board the Eileen Sylvia while Rusty keeps a close eye on a pod of dolphins.
q Eight-year-old Salamander champion Koby Price with his monster tuna.
1. Which club did current Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy play for from 1982–1992?
2. In what year was the NRL Grand Final first held at Accor Stadium?
3. Which player has scored the most points in NRL Grand Finals?
4. Which was the first nonSydney club to win a Grand Final?
5. And in which year did this occur?
6. In which two seasons did the South Sydney Rabbitohs not compete in the NRL?
7. Brad Fittler was coach of which nation’s rugby league team from 2017 to 2020?
8. Which team beat the Melbourne Storm 40-0 in the 2008 NRL Grand Final?
9. Which NRL Women’s club won three consecutive premierships from 2018 to 2020?
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10. Which Souths skipper famously kept playing on in the 1970 Grand Final despite a broken jaw?
11. Which club lost four Grand Finals between 1911 and 1922?
12. What is the name of the medal awarded to the player of the match in NRL Women’s Grand Finals?
13. In which recent year did the NRL Grand Final have to be decided in Golden Point extra time?
14. And which team prevailed to win the trophy, its only NRL premiership so far?
15. Which referee officiated his first NRL Grand Final in 2023?
16. True or false: 2024 was the first time the State of Origin Women’s was decided by a threematch series?
17. In which year was the first State of Origin Women’s match played?
18. And for how many consecutive years did Queensland win the Women’s series from its inaugural game?
19. In which two years in the 1970s were there drawn Grand Finals?
20. Which current judge on reality TV program The Voice provided pre-match entertainment and sung the national anthem at the 2021 Grand Final?
21. What are the only four countries to have teams play at a professional level?
22. Brothers Luke, Sam, George and Tom all played for the Rabbitohs in 2013: what is their surname?
23. Which New Zealand-born player has scored the most career NRL points?
24. How many players have won the Clive Churchill Medal twice?
25. Which Knights player scored two tries in the 2001 Grand Final?
2024 NRL GRAND F NAL
26. Which award is named in honour of Herbert Messenger?
27. What is the only country to have rugby league as its national sport?
28. With what club did Ivan Cleary end his playing career and begin his coaching career with?
29. Which NRL player was known by the nickname ‘The Brick With Eyes’
30. Who has won more State of Origin series: New South Wales or Queensland?
Nelson Bay’s history-making footballers
By Chris KARAS
A BATCH of homespun footballers have created a slice of history by winning their first-ever Newcastle Football Zone League 3 championship title.
Shaun Shelley’s courageous Nelson Bay FC first grade warriors are celebrating grand final glory after sinking the Garden Suburbs club 4-3 in a penalty shootout at Myers Park.
It is a significant milestone for the Bays club, which had never won a first grade trophy in its proud 50year history.
Man of the moment was Nelson Bay’s skilful goalkeeper Mathew Guest, who pulled off three spectacular saves during a dramatic penalty shootout after both clubs were locked 1-all after extra time.
In a major accomplishment, the Bays also clinched the Men's Zone League 3 Reserve Grade title to cap a memorable 2024 season.
Nelson Bay FC underlined its depth of junior and senior talent by figuring in twelve
grand final appearances and capturing an impressive five championship trophies in the inter district and zone divisions.
“Winning our maiden first grade grand final is a magic feeling and a huge achievement by a special group of dedicated players,” proud coach Shaun Shelley told News Of The Area.
Shelley and triumphant reserve grade mentor Jakob Graham were making their coaching debut in the Zone Three League.
“My main objective this season was to build team depth and harness a positive family presence among the top grade ranks.
“All the players bought into the family culture and really hit their straps during the finals series.”
Nelson Bay qualified in fifth spot but showed their class, tenacity and composure to go all the way at the top grade level.
They defeated Barnsley Bulldogs 3-0 in an elimination final before toppling Kurri Kurri Roosters (3-0) and minor premiers Lambton Jaffas (3-2) to reach the
trophy decider.
A sharp goal by Billy Brown gave Nelson Bay a 1-0 lead in the grand final before the Kingfishers equalised during the second stanza to take the match into an extra phase.
Experienced defender Scott Mooney struck the winning penalty goal to secure the historic title for the Port Stephens-based club.
Bradshaw and McDonald lead Seals contingent
By Chris KARAS
STROUD Seals swimmers
performed with distinction at the recent NSW Senior State Age Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
Seven of the club’s promising juniors, based at Lakeside Aquatic Centre in Raymond Terrace under the coaching of Australian Sports Medal recipient Michael Abel, showed their wares during the prestigious three day meet.
Will Bradshaw, 17, competed in nine events and placed fourth in both the
200m and 400m freestyle finals and sixth in the 100m backstroke.
The versatile teenager also placed ninth in the 200m Individual Medley, shaving 4.93 seconds off his personal best (PB) time and finishing eleventh in the 50m freestyle; thirteenth in the 100m butterfly; nineteenth in the 50m backstroke and 21st in 100m freestyle.
Outstanding prospect Caitlin McDonald, 15, lined up in four events and swam PB times to place fourth in the 200m breaststroke; fifth in the 100m breaststroke and sixth in the 50m breaststroke
finals.
She also finished ninth in the 100m individual medley.
Georgia McDonald, 13, swam a PB to place twelfth in the 50m freestyle after earlier finishing 21st in the 100m butterfly and 28th in the 50m butterfly.
Valentina Ward placed 15th with a PB in the 100m breaststroke and 24th in the 50m breaststroke while Maddy Flannery, 16, finished 21st in the 100m butterfly.
Nelly Flannery, 14, placed 35th in the 100m backstroke with Kade O’Brien,13, lining up in the 50m freestyle.
Grand final heartbreak
By Chris KARAS
PORT Stephens rugby league sensation Lilly-Ann White has experienced grand final heartbreak for the second time this season.
The emerging Newcastle Knights fullback tasted defeat in the Harvey Norman NSW Womens premiership decider last weekend at CommBank Stadium – just five months after experiencing a grand final loss in the Under 19s Tarsha Gale Cup.
Both defeats were at the hands of the powerful Illawarra Steelers club, which still boasts one of the best junior nurseries
In a superb team effort, coach Shelley lauded the performances of inspirational centre midfielder Joel Ingram, who took out the club’s Most Valuable Player.
Attacking midfielder Naran Singh received the Players’ Player trophy, while talented keeper Guest was praised for his grand final heroics.
Shelley, who has given
26 years of sterling service to the Nelson Bay club as a player, coach and official, also praised the strong leadership of Ingram and team skipper Lachlan Rowen.
“Our striker Nathan Willoughby bagged 24 goals for the season and gave us plenty of firepower up front.
“A major factor in the championship success was the depth of talent in our 35
man squad.
“We only had fourteen players return from the 2023 side but managed to assemble a very competitive outfit.
“We lost our key centre midfielder Dylan Baillache with a damaged hamstring for the season but all the players stepped up in the big end-of-season matches to rewrite the record books.”
Roosters spoil Higgins dream
By Chris KARAS
RAYMOND Terrace sporting identity Olivia Higgins’ dream of an NRLW premiership “three-peat” with the Newcastle Knights has been shattered.
The reigning premiers bowed out of the 2024 title race after a disappointing 25-16 semi final loss to the Sydney Roosters last Sunday at Allianz Stadium, ending the Knights’ hopes of a third successive premiership.
Higgins and former Karuah Roos’ international centre Shanice Parker flew the Port Stephens flag with wholehearted performances against a revved up Roosters outfit that stormed to a 22-4 half-time lead.
There was some joy for NSW Sky Blues Origin hooker Higgins when she sliced through the Roosters defence to nab a late consolation try.
On a black day for the Knights, the club was also beaten 10-6 by the Illawarra Steelers in the NSW Womens
on the national rugby league scene.
In a cracking contest, eighteen-year-old White produced a sharp performance in the number one jumper but couldn’t stop the Steelers from registering a maiden title with a 10-6 triumph.
Newcastle led 6-4 after a converted try by hooker
Premiership Grand Final at CommBank Stadium.
Not even the class of champion fullback Tamika Upton and power forward Yasmin Clydsdale could lift the error-riddled Knights.
Former Jillaroos fullback Sam Bremner starred for the Roosters, capping a superb game with two tries, eight tackle busts and three line breaks.
Cronulla and the Roosters will now square off in this weekend’s NRLW Grand Final after the Sharks tipped out minor premiers Brisbane 14-0 in the other semi at Langlands Park. The loss ends a golden era for Ben Jeffries’ Knights, who have proved a major force in the women's competition over the past three seasons.
Leah Ollerton with fourteen minutes left on the clock, before Illawarra’s rampaging prop Bronte Wilson turned premiership hero by scoring under the posts in the dying moments.
After skippering the Knights in their 24-12 grand final loss to the Steelers in the Tarsha Gale Cup earlier this
season, the talented White was blooded in the NRLW ranks where she turned in solid displays on the wing.
The Raymond Terrace Roosters junior product also represented the NSW Under 19s, helping the Sky Blues trounce their Queensland rivals 46-4 in a State of Origin showdown at Leichhardt Oval.
q Olivia Higgins scored a try in the Newcastle Knights’ NRLW semi final loss to the Sydney Roosters.
q Nelson Bay FC’s first Newcastle Football Zone League 3 first grade championship title in 2024.
Title drought broken
By Chris KARAS
IT may have been a nine year wait but Medowie FC’s Under 14 boys are finally savouring a long awaited Northern NSW Community Football inter district championship.
After coming close to honours in recent seasons, the young Bumblebees have something to crow about following a 2-0 Grand Final victory over Rutherford Dragons in the C Grade division.
Since forming as a team in the club’s Mini Roos junior development system, the Medowie colts have grown in stature.
They qualified for the Under
12 finals in 2022 but were denied an opportunity to take to the field due to washouts.
Last season, the team was pipped for an Under 13s finals berth on percentages but have bounced back bigger and stronger in 2024 to capture a deserved minor premiership and championship double.
“The boys were determined to succeed in this year’s competition and have worked hard since the pre-season on all aspects of play,” an ecstatic coach Emile Pacevski told News Of The Area.
“It was the team’s first ever grand final appearance and they supported each other all the way with strong performances on a weekly basis.”
Nelson Bay Golf Club
22 SEPTEMBER –
28 September 2024
Sunday 22 September 2024
Ladies Stableford:
GA Brush box Course
A1 Jenny Frost (11) 38
A2 Kris Heggie (20) 36
B1 Rhona Birss (36) 41
B2 Diane McLean (27) 37
Men’s Stableford:
GA Brush box Course
A1 Graeme Luke (9) 38C/B
A2 Jamie O’Connor (3) 38
B1 Julian Williams (17) 38
B2 Danny Marmo (16) 37
C1 Damian Eason (39) 40
C2 Keith Le Compte (29) 38
Monday 23 September
No results
Tuesday 24 September
Nelson Bay Golf Club: Par:
Grade A: R Kennett 0, B Frost 0, D Moon -2. Grade B: R Kelly +3,
S Hogan +1, R Welsh +1. Grade
C: H James +1, R Buchanan +1, K Murchie -1. PCC: 0.0
Nelson Bay Golf Club: Stableford: .
Grade B: L Frost 21, M Phegan 21, S Conrades 19. PCC: 0.0
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Men’s Stableford : Brushbox Course
A1 Peter Hazer (15) 38
A2 Rod Cox (15) 37c/b
A3 Dennis Knight (15) 37
B1 Mark Barden (18) 42
B2 Ross Pethybridge (23) 41
B3 Jarrah Morgan (22) 40
C1 Noel Yearsley (28) 42
C2 Keith Woodley (26) 39
C3 Peter Graf (29) 37
Men’s Stableford : Christmas Course:
A1 Tino Rossi (11) 37c/b
A2 Max Pride (10) 37
A3 Laurence Van Niekerk (15) 36c/b
B1 Anthony Diemar (20) 40
B2 Roy Johnson (17) 38c/b
B3 Mark Balsarini (18) 38
C1 Steve Punshon (28) 42
C2 Errol Shaw (27) 38
C3 Les Williams (28) 37c/b
Thursday 26 September 2024
RAIN NO GOLF
Friday 27 September 2024
Ladies Stableford: Gymea Course
Overall Winners:
1 Diana Johnson (27) 35 c/b
2 Kim Quigley (36) 35
3 Lyn Robertson (19) 34
Men’s Stableford: Gymea Course
A1 Wal Hutchinson (18) 39
A2 Mark Barden (17) 37
A3 Julian Willams (17) 33
A4 Martyn Jeggo (16) 32 c/b
B1 Nick Dyce-McGowen (32) 42
B2 Neil Young (19) 41
B3 Mike Coghlan (24) 40
B4 John Evans (21) 39
Saturday 28 September 2024
Men’s Stableford: Gymea Course
A1 Scott Bowden (13) 38
A2 Phil Donoso (12) 36 c/b
A3 Jason Gascoigne (13) 36
B1 David Affleck (22) 40
B2 Mark Fisher (18) 38
B3 Allan Bailey (20) 37
C1 Robert Connor (24) 36 c/b
C2 Steve Jones (25) 36
C3 Mick Regan (27) 34
Men’s Stableford: Xmas Bush Course
A1 Harvey Payne (6) 41
A2 Jim Ball (12) 38
A3 Paul Collard (6) 37 c/b
B1 Brain Pobje (17) 39
B2 Mike Selmo (20) 37
B3 Niel Bowling (16) 36
C1 Clifford Bishop ( 33) 39 c/b
C2 John Geoghegan (31) 39
C3 Neil Goudge (24) 35 c/b
The long-serving mentor was ably assisted by manager Felicity Pacevski. Medowie were well-served by talented skipper Caleb Pacevski, goalkeeper Cooper Brewster and rising prospects Shannon Furey, Harrison Mills, Brandon Pollock, Koby Spencer, Lucas Ross, Levi Addison, Nevaeh Wilson, Flynn Tolhurst, Jayden Thornton, Archie Heagney, Logan Gammie, Terran Sikora and Jacob Mowbray.
Pacevski, Brewster and Spencer all represented Newcastle in this year’s annual Community State Cup tournament at Speers Point Park.
They were part of Medowie FC’s club record 25 juniors who lined up for Newcastle squads in the Under 12s, 13s, 14s and 16 years age groups.
Tanilba Bay Veteran Golf Club
TANILBA BAY TUESDAY VETERAN
GOLFERS (50+ yrs)
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 24th
September '24
TIME, 8.30 Tee Time.
32 players enjoyed a wonderful warm and sunny spring day, with some good scores recorded. Welcome back from his extended break, Richard Chislett.
Best wishes from all members to Noel Cartwright, still in hospital recovering from recent surgery.
EVENT: Individual Stroke Event. 4th and final Round of the TBVGC CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP sponsored by :
[ ] Tanilba Bay Tyres & Mechanical. Lemontree Passage.
[ ] Portside Real Estate. Tanilba Bay
[ ] Oyster Shack. Tanilba Bay.
[ ] BYO Cellars. Tanilba Bay.
[ ] Lemon Tree Funeral Services. Lemontree passage.
FRONT NINE RESULTS:
NETT WINNER:
Barry Gerhaghty nett 32
RUNNER UP:
Adam Cowie nett 33
BALL WINNERS: Fred Drury nett 35 Barry Disch nett 38 Grahame Glover nett 38
Mark Mulholland nett 39
NTP WINNERS:
A Grade: Grahame Glover
B Grade: not won
C Grade: Barry Gerhaghty
DRIVE & CHIP WINNERS:
A Grade: Barry Disch
B Grade: PeterMartyn
C Grade: Joe Croci
BACK NINE RESULTS:
NETT WINNER:
Geoff Hulls nett 31
RUNNER UP: Jamie Carr nett 32
BALL WINNERS:
Ian Williams nett 36
John Woolley nett 37
Barry Sampson nett 37
Lenny Hardes nett 38
NTP WINNERS:
A Grade: Kim Miller
B Grade: not won
C Grade: not won
DRIVE & CHIP WINNERS:
A Grade: Lenny Hardes
B Grade: Geoff Hulls
C Grade: Mike Berriman
Next week, 1st September 8.30 AM
START:
Novelty Event. 3 x 3 x3 (Aggregate
Stableford x 2BBBB x Stableford Multiplier)
Muree Golf Results
By Lee RANKIN
SATURDAY 21st Sept. Stroke. Parish Cup.
Gross score
1. John P. Sullivan 73 2. Gregory Harding 74 A Grade
1. Jason Hartcher 66 2. Alan Moore 70 B Grade
1. Craig Evans 69C/B 2. Peter Botha 69
C Grade
1. Paul Dresens 62 2. Chris Bailey 68 Pro Pin Christopher Taylor Wednesday 25th Sept. Medley Stableford.
A Grade
1. John Turner 38
2. Steven Shearer 35C/B
Unbeaten Medowie Glitter Bombs are the pride of Port Stephens Netball
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER Page 24
players two years their senior in the Intermediate Four division, the gifted team members demonstrated exceptional skill to be crowned undefeated champions.
The competition was for players aged eleven, twelve and thirteen and underlined the team’s enormous potential.
In a rematch of last year’s grand final, the Medowie whiz kids trounced the Dungog Divas 33-11 in the trophy decider to secure a
second consecutive title.
Under the guidance of coach Felicity Pacevski and managers Katie Thornton and Kerrylea McDonald, the team has proven a force to be reckoned with over the past two seasons.
The eight girl squad comprises four eleven-year-olds; goalkeeper Madison Thornton, centre Hannah Hahn, wing defence/wing attack Charlotte Barry and goal defence Asher McDonald.
They are joined by twelve-yearold goal shooters Zahlia Stone and Clair Cousins, and goal attack Lexi
Jackson.
Ten-year-old pocket dynamo Olivia Pacevski may be the smallest and youngest team member but she is one of the best goal attack prospects to emerge from Port Stephens Netball’s junior ranks.
The Medowie sharp shooter and team captain was named best on court on grand final day and received the Most Valuable Player award.
Olivia finished the competition as leading goalscorer and earned selection in this year’s Port Stephens 11-years development squad along
with teammates Madison, Asher and Charlotte.
Rising goal shooter Tahlia also represented the Port Stephens 12-years side at the 2024 Netball NSW State Age championships in Sydney.
Additionally, coach Felicity and manager Katie took on new roles during the season by preparing the association’s 13-years representative squad.
At the Medowie club’s recent presentation event, Felicity was named Volunteer of the Year while outstanding defender Asher received the Junior Sportsperson of the Year award.
“We are a family club and the
BBQ Lunch to be supplied, Fred to determine available menu. Any member needing more club uniform items, please advise Fred by next Tuesday, 1st October. Bill has proposed and its been accepted by the full committee to change Rule 2 of our TBVGC playing rules. From next week, 1st October, playing members of the TBVGC of 80 years or older have the option of teeing off from the yellow tees during our weekly Tuesday competition games. This will be known as Rule 2.1.
SUMMER TEE TIME 8.00am STARTS
TUESDAY 8TH OCTOBER.
We thank and appreciate all our much valued sponsors.
Ray White Real Estate, Tanilba Bay Portside Real Estate, Tanilba Bay Tanilba Bay Tyres & Mechanical, Lemon Tree Passage Lemon Tree Passage Funerals, Lemon Tree Passage
The Oyster Shack, Tanilba Bay Terry White Chemist, Tanilba Bay Tanilba Bay Automotive, Tanilba Bay.
3. Colin Lorimer 35
B Grade
1. Gregory Miller 41
2. Jose Garcia-Caravante 40
3. Terry Ritchie 39
C Grade
1. Gerry Rickard 45
2. Peter Kelly 38
3. Barry Todd 37 2BBB
Brett Holland/ Jose Garcia-Caravante 47
girls have a strong connection and affinity with netball,” Felicity told the News Of The Area.
“They are a pleasure to coach and have so much fun together on court as they display their natural skills and eagerness to develop as a team.”
So dominant were the Glitter Bombs that they racked up incredible scores of 72-0, 68-0, 45-1 and 42-16 during the season, before eliminating St Brigid’s Hot Shots 2913 in their semi-final.
The girls are keen to move up a division in 2025.
‘What they lack in size they make up for with determination and skill but most importantly they share a close bond and have fun on court.”
Medowie FC’s Under 14 Boys claimed the Northern NSW Community Football C Grade inter district championship double.
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Tea Gardens Country Club Limited
A.B.N. 30 001 038 660
Nominations are now being called for all positions on the Board of Directors of the Tea Gardens Country Club Limited.
Nominations close at 5 pm Thursday 17th October 2024.
Nomination forms and information packs are available at the Club during office hours Mon-Fri.
Nominees must obtain a Director Identification Number prior to being appointed to the Board and be prepared to undertake RSA and Mandatory Director Training if successfully elected to the Board.
Warren Gooley General Manager
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SEVEN, 7pm
Travel tales, trips and tips never lose their lustre. After an extended, years-long break, this long-running series comes up for air with a fresh new bunch of enthusiastic presenters and an exciting itinerary for its 19th season.
Sunrise presenter James Tobin (pictured), Human Nature’s Phil Burton, former Saturday Disney host Teigan Nash, Creek to Coast’s Chris Parsons, retired cricketer Lee Carseldine and Miss Universe Australia 2007 Kimberley Busteed are the lucky globetrotters. Tonight, USA’s iconic Route 66, the Sunshine Coast and Switzerland’s largest glacier are explored.
FRIDAY, October 4
WEDNESDAY
QUESTION EVERYTHING
ABC TV, 8.30pm
Tired of the news? You’re not alone, but you can count on comedian Wil Anderson (pictured) to entertain as he spears the headlines and the endless cycle of news stories in a hilarious, thought-provoking fashion.
Along with co-host Jan Fran, the Gruen veteran strings along a panel of clever, emerging comedians to break down the week’s news headlines, dig beneath them and polish up a fresh and witty perspective. How was the story covered, what went wrong, what was left out and how could it have been covered in a better way? In this everchanging and volatile media landscape, the news is generally not designed to make us giggle, but this panel show does stellar job of it.
THURSDAY GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA
ABC TV, 8pm
There’s a playful mood and an excitable sense of anticipation as season 11 of this much-loved homebuilding series kicks off a new era.
Original host Peter Madison has flown the coop, making way for Anthony Burke (pictured), who is a warm and familiar face after hosting Restoration Australia. In tonight’s premiere, Burke is not alone: legendary series creator Kevin McCloud joins him on a road trip to explore some of Australia’s most gorgeous and inspired designs. With a mint-green Kombi as their chariot, the duo ham it up visiting inspiring abodes: it’s a lively kick-off for this invigorated season, which is rich with creative, luxurious and swoon-worthy builds.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Morning Programs. 1pm Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. 1.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Whale With Steve Backshall. (R) 3.55 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 10.55 Being Beethoven. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Pompeii: The Origins. (Mv, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Treasures Of Arabia. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription For Murder. (2019, PGav, R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia.
8.35 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: Madagascar. (PG, R) Part 3 of 4. 9.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R)
10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R)
11.55 The Larkins. (PG, R)
12.40 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Concerts: Cold Chisel.
8.30 You Can Call Me Bill. (Mav)
A portrait of the life of William Shatner.
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Soldiers. (Malv)
11.40 The Allegation. (Premiere, Mav)
12.20 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Ronni Kahn the founder of OzHarvest, who are fighting food waste through food rescue.
8.30 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore.
11.30 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, Mhl, R) A priest searches for his missing niece. Paul Bettany.
1.15 GetOn Extra.
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 Country House Hunters Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.
8.30 MOVIE: Joker. (2019, MA15+alv, R)
A mentally ill aspiring comedian struggles to find his way in Gotham City’s fractured society. Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro.
11.00 MOVIE: The Disappointments Room. (2016, MA15+alv, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.50 Speechless. 12.15am Good Game Spawn Point. 1.00 Rage. 2.05 Jade Armor. 2.25 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Young Sheldon. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 Bewitched. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE:
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Stacey Solomon. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Panellists include Urzila Carlson, Ray O’Leary, Bron Lewis, Tommy Little and Ed Kavalee. 9.45 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Guests include Catherine Tate. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, October 5
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 1.15 Grantchester. (PG, R) 2.05 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PG, R) 2.45 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022. (PG, R) 4.15 The Assembly. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (Premiere, PG)
8.25 Frogmore House: Royal Retreat. (PGa, R)
9.40 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG, R)
10.35 Spain’s Atlantic Train. (PGa, R)
11.30 Something Undone. (Mal)
12.25 Rex In Rome. (PG, R)
1.20 Djaambi. (Ml) 1.30 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, 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 The Great Outdoors. (Return, PG) The team travels USA’s iconic Route 66 and takes to the skies of the Sunshine Coast.
7.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, Mv, R) Two childhood friends grow up to be US Army Air Force pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale. 11.10 MOVIE: Death Wish. (1974, MA15+alv, R) Charles Bronson.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
3.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) Follows a terrier called Larry. 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
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6am
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.
Cross Court. (R)
Innovation Nation.
The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6am Fried Green
Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.25 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 11.50 Then Came You. (2020, M) 1.35pm Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 3.55 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 10.25 Everyone Else. (2009, MA15+, German) 12.45am Coming Through The Rye. (2015, M) 3.30 Late Programs.
11.25 Kenny Rogers: All In For The Gambler. (R) 1.15 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 2.10
8 Out Of 10 Cats. (Mals, R) 3.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGad, R) 4.45 Specially For Me. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
5.25 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 5.50 Land Of The Giants: Titans Of Tech. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. (Return) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 12.15am Cycling. ParisTours. 2.20 Late Programs.
6am Sabrina. Continued. (1995, PG) 7.45 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 10.00 Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 12.25pm The Wife. (2017, M) 2.20 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 4.45 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 6.25 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.30 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 10.25 The Dorm. (2021, MA15+, Russian) 12.40am Do Me Love. (2009, MA15+, French) 2.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.50 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.50 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Night Caller – Eric Edgar Cooke. (MA15+av, R)
The Latest: Seven News.
Autopsy USA. (Ma)
Lipstick Jungle. (Final, Mds, R)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping.
Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News.
Sunrise.
MONDAY, October 7
Fat Quiz Of Telly. (Mls)
9.15 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mls)
9.55 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Suspect. (Malv)
11.45 Of Money And Blood. (MA15+l)
1.55 Between Two Worlds. (Mal, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie
Show. 6.30 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 8.35 Jonsson Gang. (2020, PG, Finnish) 10.55 Coming Through The Rye. (2015, M) 12.45pm My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 5.30 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 9.30 Black ’47. (2018, MA15+) 11.25 Jiu Jitsu. (2020, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.
TUESDAY, October 8
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v)
1.20 Illegals. (MA15+al, R)
3.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 10.20 Have I Got News For You U.S. 11.15 Breaking The News. 12.25am Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 7.05 Stolen Kisses. (1968, PG, French) 8.50 White Lion. (2010, PG) 10.30 Jump, Darling. (2020, M) 12.10pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 1.45 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 3.50 Moonstruck. (1987, PG) 5.45 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 7.30 Benediction. (2021, M) 10.00 The Ballad Of Lefty Brown. (2017, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition returns to Perth.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team uncovers the truth about the disappearance of two teenagers.
10.00 S.W.A.T. SWAT teams up with Major Crimes.
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez.
12.30 Miniseries: The Victim. (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 Block. (PGl) 9.00 Miniseries: Bali 2002. (MA15+lv) 10.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 La Brea. (Final, Mav) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Cybershack. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree is impossible to get through.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hannah and Lawrence seek redemption.
9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A Benjamin Franklin aficionado mysteriously disappears during one of his city tours.
10.10 Made In Bondi. The group heads to the Whitsundays.
11.15 Chicago Fire. 12.15 Holey Moley Australia. (PGas, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
WEDNESDAY, October 9
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.20 Speechless. 11.40 Horrible Histories. 12.10am Operation Ouch! 12.25 Good Game Spawn Point. 1.10 Rage. 2.15 Jade Armor. 2.35 Total Drama Island. 2.55 Summer Memories. 3.10 Late Programs.
October 10 6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
Portillo’s Andalucia. (PGal)
8.25 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal)
9.20 Four Years Later. (Ml)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Premiere, Masv)
1.05 Wisting. (Madlv, R)
2.50 Miniseries: Safe Home. (Malv, R)
3.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICE
1.30 One Armed Chef. 2.25 Hair Power: Me And My Afro. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Assignment. (1997, MA15+) 10.40 MOVIE: Nekrotronic. (2018, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am White
Lion. (2010, PG) 7.40 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 9.25 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 11.05 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, M) 1.05pm Nordic By Nature. (2021, M, Faroese) 2.20 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 4.15 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 6.25 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 9.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 11.25 Black Box. (2021, M, French) 1.50am Late Programs.
Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Grayson’s Art Club. (PGl, R) 10.55 Seed. (PGa, R) 11.30 Beneath The Stigma. (Ma, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets To Civilisation. (Mav, R) 3.00 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Planet Reef. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Wales. (PG) A look at Snowdonia National Park in Wales.
9.20 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv)
12.25 Wolf. (Malsv, R)
3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch.
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun
10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hustle. 1.25 The Story Of. 1.55 Unknown Amazon. 2.50 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.20 Abandoned. 6.10 Craig Charles: UFO Conspiracies. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. (Premiere) 10.20 Obsessed With My Muscles. 10.50 Dark Side Of Comedy. 11.45 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Topkapi. Continued. (1964, PG) 7.45 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 10.10 Benediction. (2021, M) 12.40pm Supernova. (2020, M) 2.25 Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story. (2021, PG) 4.10 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 5.50 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.30 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 9.35 For A Few Dollars More. (1965, M) Midnight Tracker. (2010, M) 1.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa)
8.30 Jimeoin: Result. (Ml) Stand-up performance by comedian Jimeoin discussing the absurdities of everyday life.
9.50 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R) Part 1 of 4.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Leah and Justin are caught red-handed.
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk. 10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R)
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.10 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Morning Programs. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.35 Human Error. (Mlv) 9.35 Million Dollar Murders. (Mv, R) 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)
Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00
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Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association
By Gary WATT
RESULTS from a Stableford competition played on Monday 23rd September at Tanilba Bay GC for the Barry Morgan BBQ Shield with 56 players.
6.00
Overall Shield Winner : Greg Hinton, 37pts.
Thursday, 3 October 2024
Nett Runner Up : John Hogan, 36pts.
Bonus Point Winner : Denis Christie, 37pts c/b
Bonus Point Runner Up : Alan Foster, 37pts.
Invited Guest Overall Winner : Matthew Watt, 39pts.
Invited Guest Runner Up : Robert Connor, 35pts
Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole :
Div 1 : Barry Leo.
Div 2 : No Winner.
Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, :
Div 1 : Wal Hutchinson.
Div 2 : Col Kerrison.
Drive & Chip, 7th Hole,
Div 1 : Graham Woolley.
Div 2 : Mark Skidmore.
Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, Div 1 : Graham Woolley.
Div 2 : Lester Lake.
Ball Winners : Peter Hawkins 36pts, Frank Vandruten 35pts, Fred Rimoni 35pts, John D’Este
34pts, Wal Hutchinson 34pts, Barry Leo 34pts, Col Kerrison 34pts, Gary Chapman 34pts, Ray Stubbs 34pts, Peter Toth 33pts, Tom Creigh 33pts, Bryan Porter 33pts, John McDonald 33pts, and Ryan Connor (visitor) 33pts.
Lucky Prize Draw Winner :
Greg Garvin. Next weeks game is at Tanilba Bay GC. and is a 7:30am start.
Visitors are welcome any Monday, please ring Gary Watt on 49814536 for starting times.
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9GO! (83)
By Chris KARAS
THE Medowie Glitter Bombs have taken the Port Stephens Netball Association by storm. Competing against
q Medowie Glitter Bombs celebrate a second successive grand final win over Dungog.
