Port Stephens News Of The Area 6 July 2023

Secret marine ‘Operation Shirley’ delights

By Marian SAMPSON

SHIRLEY Clark is a stalwart in the Port Stephens volunteering community, having served at Marine Rescue Port Stephens for more than 40 years.

Recently Shirley was blindsided by her own family deciding to covertly sign up as Port Stephens Marine Rescue volunteers without Shirley finding out until it was a “done deal”.

Mark and Kathryn Clark are now fully inducted in Marine Rescue, following in the family tradition of volunteering to keep people safe.

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q Marine Rescue volunteers Mark and Kathryn Clark with long serving member Shirley Clark (centre).

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Port Stephens Council commits to distributing accurate information about the upcoming federal referendum on ‘Voice to Parliament’

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Parliament referendum.

Council’s website and social media accounts will be used to distribute that information.

Mayor Ryan Palmer spoke to a motion before council at its most recent session, saying, “I don’t know whether the Voice to Parliament is the answer . . . but I’m willing to

give something a go because I know there is a massive issue out there.”

While making clear his own position on the issue, Mayor Palmer was clear that council was not about to instruct or influence individual votes, but simply stated there was an imperative to ensure accurate information was available about the proposed changes

School chips in for needy

ST MICHAEL’S Nelson Bay

School’s Mini Vinnies Group was concerned about how cold it has been this winter and knew that there were people sleeping on the streets around the bay, so decided it would be important to help out the local St Vincent de Paul Conference by organising a winter appeal at school.

The students decided to have a ‘pyjama day’ at school.

The students and staff could all wear their pyjamas

to school with a donation for the winter appeal.

This donation could include blankets, gloves, beanies, socks, slippers, pyjamas and the like.

The students were blown away with the response.

They were able to fill 25 large garbage bags to donate to the Senior St Vincent de Paul Conference.

All these goods will be donated to people in need.

to the constitution.

“What we are proposing here tonight is that we get more information out there so that people can make an informed decision,” he said.

The referendum refers to a plea from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders presented to Australian Parliament in 2017 through the “Uluru Statement From the Heart”.

The request was that parliament convene an advisory body of Indigenous Australians to offer insight and guidance on matters relating to First Nations Australians day-to-day lives.

Such a body would be enshrined in Australia’s constitution, as would the recognition of First Nations People’s as an ethnic culture present and distinct from

Australians of European descent.

While there has been significant support for such a constitutional amendment, the campaign that opposes this change has been gaining momentum, because of confusion and uncertainty about the extent of the influence and authority of a body such as the proposed Voice.

While not presuming to have answers to many of the difficult questions voters may have, Port Stephens council voted to make information regarding the referendum readily available through its website and social media accounts, and also to support the local Indigenous Woromi Land Council by allowing ready use of council facilities for information sessions anytime from now until the referendum.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION UPDATE APPLICATIONS LODGED FROM 18/06/2023 TO 25/06/2023

Information is correct at time of printing. For up-to-date information visit Council’s DA Tracker at datracker.portstephens.nsw.gov.au or contact us on 4988 0255.

ADDRESS DA NO. PROPOSAL

BRANDY HILL

20 Elouera Cl 16-2023-342-1 Swimming pool CORLETTE

6 Danalene Pde 16-2018-542-3

FERN BAY

S4.55(1A) modification to approval for demolition of existing dwelling and construction of dual occupancy (attached) and 1 into 2 lot torrens title subdivision

4 Braid Rd 16-2023-319-1 Conversion of shed to secondary dwelling

64 Camfield Dr 16-2023-325-1 Staged industrial development – office, warehouse, site works

3 Woodoak Rd 16-2023-300-1 Dwelling and 1 into 2 lot subdivision

MEDOWIE

15 Lancewood St 16-2023-330-1 Single storey dwelling

106 Macadamia Cct 16-2023-340-1 Retaining walls

NELSON BAY

2 Ullora Rd 16-2023-291-1

1 into 2 lot torrens title subdivision, dwelling construction and associated swimming pool, retaining walls, vegetation clearing

15 Magnus St 16-2023-316-1 2 storey dwelling

5 Gymea Way 16-2023-318-1 2 storey dwelling

SEAHAM 1034 Clarence Town Rd 16-2023-336-1 Patio and gable carport

SALAMANDER BAY

30 Scott Cct 16-2023-322-1 Additions to existing 2 storey dwelling

15 Wanda Ave 16-2023-333-1 Demolition of existing structure on site as per submitted plans

SOLDIERS POINT

23 Upton St 16-2023-331-1 Carport, car parking pad, retaining walls

TOMAGO

14 Kennington Dr 16-2019-618-2

WALLALONG

22 Sanctuary Pl 16-2023-335-1

PROPOSED

ROAD CLOSING

SECTION 38B ROADS ACT 1993

In pursuance of the provisions of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Port Stephens Council proposes to close the council public road listed in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1: • Part Coonanbarra Street, Raymond Terrace between Bareena Street and Charles Street Raymond Terrace.

S4.55(1A) modification to approved transport depot and ancillary truck wash facility (staged) – add fueling bay and truck parking

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All interested persons are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal to the General Manager, Port Stephens Council, 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace, within 28 days of the date of this advertisement. Please note that under the provisions of the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, such submissions may be referred to third parties for consideration.

Once the submission period is completed, Port Stephens Council will consider all duly made submissions before deciding whether to continue with the road closure proposal.

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Enquiries: Michelle McNeil, Senior Property Officer on 02 4988 0283

GARDEN ORGANICS ARE GO!

NEW WASTE SERVICE HAS BEGUN

The new green bins have been delivered and the commencement of the garden organics waste service has begun. The garden organics bins will be collected fortnightly, commencing this week and on the opposite week to your yellow bin.

For more information about what can and can’t go in your green bin, for your personalised collection schedule and everything else waste, download the Port Stephens’ Waste app on Google Play for Android and on the App Store for Apple, or visit portstephens.nsw.gov.au/garden-organics

q St Michael’s Nelson Bay School gathered donations to keep people warm this winter. Photo: Contributed.

Operation Shirley - A

Mark’s late father Kevin Clark was the first unit commander of what was known as the Volunteer Coastal Patrol that operated from a caravan before it grew into Marine Rescue Port Stephens (MRPS).

Shirley, his wife, would assist in fundraising and went on to become a marine radio operator for 20 odd years.

She has been working in the gift shop since 2002.

The two new recruits Mark and Kathyrn Clark dressed in Marine Rescue trainee uniforms and were about to secretly begin the third session of a training course when they stepped

Covert Marine Rescue Operation With A Difference

inside the gift shop.

“How come I don’t know anything about this?” The demand boomed inside the gift shop at Marine Rescue Port Stephens as Mark’s mother, 92-year-old Shirleyback in uniform and on duty - was gobsmacked.

The great woman, both in shock and surprise declared: “I don’t know what’s going on with my family . . . God stone the crows.

“How come you’ve got Marine Rescue T-shirts?” asked Shirley, pointing a finger at her son and daughter in law.

“Because we are new recruits”, said Kathryn.

“Because we are members”, Mark backed up

his wife.

“Oh, you’re joking . . . How come I don’t know anything about this?” asked Shirley.

The covert “Operation Shirley” had been perfectly executed.

A dedicated member of more than 40 years, great grandmother Shirley stood up, hugged both her youngest child and his wife and said: “I can’t get over it.”

Only a handful of members at MRPS were aware of Operation Shirley, which began on 22 May this year when 65-year-old Mark and his wife secretly drove from their Castle Hill home in Sydney to be at the Induction night to become trainees.

Under the cover of

darkness they have snuck into town six times and driven back to Sydney unbeknown to Shirley.

“By the time we leave our home, do the training course and drive back to Sydney it is about an eight-hour operation,” Mark Clark said.

“We have both been training secretly from mum to become Marine Radio Operators and hopefully do rescue boat duty.

“We have not sold our house in Sydney yet and are not sure where we will retire, but whether it is somewhere in the Port or even the south coast, we will be part of a NSW Marine Rescue Unit,” he said.

As a diesel mechanic all

his life Mark hopes to spend a lot of his retirement hours working on the Marine Rescue boats, and that could even mean working on the new addition to the fleet named in his mother’s honour, the “Shirley Clark".

The new PS 30 vessel will be launched for operations next month.

Mark’s wife Kathryn said only a few people from MRPS knew about what they had been doing and “[they] kept on asking us if Shirley knew about it.

“We had to wait until we got our uniforms before we could spring our little operation of surprise if you like.

“The vessel being named

in her honour is just fantastic, but we really did this for sentimental reasons, if you like, to keep the legacy of the family community work going,” said Kathryn.

“She is still getting over the surprise of it all.”

MRPS Unit Commander Ben van der Wijngaart summed up “Operation Shirley”.

“This is such a wonderful surprise for Shirley and a testimony to her great contribution to the community,” he said.

“Hopefully this inspires other members of our community to join Marine Rescue Port Stephens to help saves lives on the water”.

Local Mother-in-Law’s Order of Australia Pride

By Thomas O’KEEFE

LOCAL mother-in-law Beth Williams has many reasons to be proud of her remarkable relatives, as her third son-inlaw was awarded an Order of Australia at the recent King’s Birthday Honours.

Beth’s son-in-law David Hawson, a recentlyretired lawyer, was cited for the Order of Australia specifically for “service to the community through a range of roles”, and was the chairman of Campbell Page, a not-for-profit organisation delivering a range of services in employment, community and commercial sectors.

Prior Orders have been awarded to two more of Beth’s sons-in-law, Kent Heazlett AM, and Gregor Millson OAM, both in 2019, for “significant service to business and

international trade” and “for service to people with disability”, respectively.

Mr Heazlett was heavily involved in the customs broking and international freight industry, and was national chairman of the Customs Brokers and Forwarders Council of Australia.

Mr Millson has a strong background in the retail construction industry, and is co-chairman of charity ‘The Sargood Foundation’.

“They’re a great credit to their parents, their recognition is certainly appropriate, they have done much for their communities in different ways, and they are three wonderful men whom I am proud to have as part of my family,” Beth told NOTA.

“It’s a bit of a surprise, not

many families can say they have three Order of Australia recipients, and I am proud of all six of my children.”

Beth keeps in touch with all six children, thirteen grandchildren, and, so far, seventeen great-grandchildren, and can even recall all their phone numbers.

Beth,92, and her husband, David, 94, moved to Tea Gardens back in 1994, and have been active in the community during that time, including helping found the Hawks Nest Bridge Club, and Beth still plays regularly, saying that the game keeps her brain working and her memory fit.

“It gives me great satisfaction to see something like that still going, and you need a good partner – I’ve had the same one for the last 28 years,” Beth proclaimed.

q Proud mother-in-law of three Order of Australia recipients, Beth Williams

Council pleas to give more funding to community projects

By Lindsay HALL

MORE than $20,000 in community support funding was allocated to four Port Stephens groups at the 27 June council meeting, but councillors said they wished that they could be giving away much more.

Royal Life Saving NSW, Hope Unlimited Church, the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay and Tanilba Bay Baptist Church were each allocated funding for community projects ranging from establishing a community garden to providing free meals to families and

individuals in need.

The allocations have been made from the ‘community support fund’, a financial support mechanism that “aims to build sustainable local communities and improve liveability and the wellbeing of the Port Stephens community”.

Round two of the program opened in February this year and attracted applications from 11 local community groups.

Royal Life Saving NSW intends to host a program targeted towards teenagers living in Port Stephens to teach greater awareness and

skills in the water.

It’s an initiative particularly welcomed by Cr Leah Anderson, following a conversation she had with a local school principal who expressed concern for the lack of water skills among a number of students whose families struggled to afford swimming lessons.

“I think that’s an excellent initiative and I’m really pleased to see that’s happening,” said Cr Anderson.

She also lauded the efforts of Hope Unlimited Church for their Seeds of Hope community garden,

and the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay for spearheading the garden project for Tomaree Hospital.

Tanilba Baptist Church will be able to further its “Community Meals 4U” program with greater resources.

Cr Giacomo Arnott, however, made clear that he was not entirely satisfied with the conclusion of the funding round.

Far from being critical of council spending on these matters, Cr Arnott expressed frustration that Port Stephens Council was not spending more.

“In this instance $70,000 was available and we decided to allocate $21,000,” said Cr

Arnott, who then went on to point out that a number of the applications received were from businesses and organisations operating for profit, and even a national organisation with significant existing government contracts.

“I think maybe council staff need to advertise this grant a little bit better because the quality of applications can, I think, be improved,” said Cr Arnott.

“It’s nearly at a point where we’re begging for people to put their funding requests in, which is very strange for a grant body to do.

“I want us to be able to give this money away to

Try July Dry to raise money for cancer

By Marian SAMPSON

THIS year, Dry July is celebrating its 15th year

of operation, a colossal milestone from humble origins.

The purpose of Dry July,

aside from participants going sober, is to raise funds for people with cancer.

From its inception in 2008, the Dry July Foundation has raised more than $82 million for more

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than 80 cancer organisations and funded more than 1,200 projects across Australia in the process.

The McGrath Foundation is one organisation that has benefited from the funds raised through Dry July.

Erin is a young mother of three living in Salamander Bay.

She was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at age 29.

Erin knows firsthand the difference that the McGrath Foundation nurses made to her journey

through chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery and an additional course of chemotherapy.

At the moment Erin is in remission and is focusing on enjoying life with her family.

Erin told News Of The Area, “the McGrath Foundation nurses were always there - I was able to reach out and get answers to my questions.

“I was 29 with three children under sixwondering why me, or why now?

groups that I know will do well for our community,” he said.

Cr Chris Doohan agreed, adding that it was the quality of the applications themselves which was just as often an issue in seeking approval.

“Some of the applications we had in this last round were very, very poor,” said Cr Doohan.

He went on to suggest that council may consider providing resources that would assist local community groups in preparing applications that were of an acceptable standard.

“Some of these clubs and groups don’t have the expertise in their committee, and when they open the application find the process quite daunting,” he said.

“The support of the McGrath Foundation nurses was amazing,” she said.

It costs $14 million to fund 110 McGrath Foundation Breast Care Nurses across Australia each year.

You can support locals such as Erin and make a difference in their cancer journey by supporting Dry July.

You can sponsor someone going dry this July or you can sign up and stay sober for July and ask others to sponsor your efforts.

Mural Highlights Conservation Lands Dreaming Story

By Marian SAMPSON

FROM a dreary grey blank wall the Donald Street East Car Park has been transformed into a a work of art that tells a story.

Proud Worimi man Jason Russell has transformed the wall with a mural “Conservation LandsDreaming Stories as told by Worimi Elder Graeme Russell.

The story is reprinted with the permission of the artist Jason Russell.

“A LONG time ago the land was very flat, and bush grew next to the shore.

“The Worimi hunted the animals in the bush and caught lots of fish from the beach, the women also gathered up many pipis that were buried in the wet sand along the beach.

“One day everyone was out hunting and gathering for the day, Malu, the spirit of storms, lightning and thunder appeared. Bringing with him, his brother, Wuruma, the wind spirit and his sister, Garuwa the sea spirit.

“Together they brought a great storm upon the land.

“Wuruma the wind spirit with his powerful breath caused the wind to blow strong.

“Garuwathe sea spirit caused the waves to crash heavily on the beach.

“The Worimi were very afraid because they thought they had done something wrong and were being punished by Mula, Wuruma and Garuwa.

“They had never seen such terrible weather ever. A wise old Worimi man called ‘Bupu’ said to his people ‘We must gather up all of the children and our possessions

and move inland for safety. Hastily’.

“The Worimi left their camps and fled to Danilbaa (Tanilba Bay).

“Garuwa became angrier and angrier making the waves higher and higher, Waruma blew stronger, eventually smashing and ripping out trees and bushes that grew along the beach.

“Wuruma blew so ferociously that the sand from the beach formed large sand hills where the bush was.

“The storm had lasted for many days, finally, Djuukan, the sun spirit, came out from behind the clouds, bringing

warmth to the land causing Mula to disappear.

“Wuruma turned into a soft breeze and Garuwa calmed the ocean.

“The Worimi were happy that Mula had gone and decided to return to their camp and settle into normal ways of living, hunting and gathering.

“When they got to the edge of the bush, they were very surprised at what they saw.

“Wuruma had pushed the sand from the seashore and formed large sand hills.

“The Worimi people noticed that there were also freshwater lagoons between

the high sand hills and the seashore.

“It was a really beautiful sight, the old landscape had been destroyed by the fierce storm, but now a new landscape had been created, one that was filled with animals and birdlife, which they lived on for thousands of years.”

For Jason, the artwork takes him back to his youth.

Jason approached council explaining his idea to transform the blank wall with a mural.

It took quite an effort but after engaging with Business Port Stephens and Port Stephens Council the collaboration came together to make this mural a reality.

Soon a QR code will be

installed at the site sharing the story and the artist’s biography.

Jason Russell grew up in Port Stephens - now he is back sharing his art, his knowledge and his love for his country.

Jason has a gallery Koori Colours at Tanilba Bay and is working on other community art projects in the region.

Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer told News Of The Area, “this is a fantastic community project here with lots of partners involved that brought this together.

“It’s vibrant for our town centre - I actually have a similar artwork which I bought from Jason that I have in my office so I am a very big fan of Jason and the work that

he does and Kez through their business, it has really uplifted the area here and that’s what we want to see in the town centre.”

Bill Knaggs from Ray White Real Estate and Rowena worked with the landlord to grant approval for the wall to be painted.

Bill Knaggs said, “it changes this from being just a car park to becoming more or less a tourist attraction in its own right.

“[It’s] a great addition to the town.” he said.

Mel Turner of Destination Port Stephens, “this is sensational for the tourism sector to be able to tell that consistent story about our cultural background and this will add a highlight to some cultural and artisan trails which are planned for the region.”

q Artists and collaborator come together to celebrate the completed mural. Photo by Marian Sampson.

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Photographers congregate among Port Stephens' playful pods

By Marian SAMPSON

THE new whaling industry is capturing the magnificence of the humpback whales as they travel up and down the humpback highway on camera and of course sharing the magnificent shots captured of these magnificent whales which have come back from the brink of extinction.

Local whale photographer Bonita HolmesNu’u told News Of The Area, “There are plenty of shorebased options when it comes to whale watching.

“Boat Harbour, and the rocks along there where the lookout is has been a hive of activity since May.

“Birubi is also good.

“This year I have even seen people on camel rides taking photos of breaching whales from the camels.”

Bonita credits the good weather we have had this year for such great whale watching opportunities.

“Numerous people that live at Boat Harbour have said they have heard them passing by at night, their exhales and tail lobs.”

Bonita started her own photography Facebook page titled 'Beautiful- Port Stephens' 10 years ago to share the beautiful sights she sees in the area and found photo enthusiasts sending their images.

Overwhelmed by the response, Bonita went on to create a 'Port Stephens in Pictures', a dedicated Facebook group consolidating daily snapshots of the area.

The page has more than 10,000 members.

Tracey

Bonita is also Company photographer with Moonshadow Tamboi Queen Cruises (MSTQC) and AquaMarine Adventures, “We are privileged to share the beauty and diverse wildlife of Port Stephens with our passionate passengers and photographers.

“The 2023 whale-watching season has proven exceptional, with an abundance of active whales delighting passengers and crew,” she said.

Cool mornings have not deterred a local contingent of keen photographers, along with

Bonita from an early-morning start to embark on a sunrise whale-watching photography cruise, showcasing the stunning beauty of Port Stephens.

Departing from Nelson Bay Marina the cruise provided a spectacular experience for participants.

As the sun rose natureloving photographers enjoyed smooth sea conditions as they cruised towards the renowned Humpback Highway off the coast of Port Stephens.

With sunrise over the water and, of course, the incredible wildlife diversity - whales, dolphins, seals

and bird life; it is a perfect experience to capture many unique images for photographers.

The whale plumes emerged as they headed through the islands with numerous pods around the boat accompanied by playful common dolphins, and overhead soared sea birds, including white-bellied sea eagles and Australasian gannets.

Captain Jarad Aldrich expertly manoeuvred between the pods and delivered commentary as the photographers enjoyed the captivating marine creatures.

The enthusiasts were also treated to a viewing of Australian fur seals as they

returned via Cabbage Tree Island.

A white-bellied sea eagle posed for eager photographers who were able to capture the essence of Port Stephens' natural wonders.

More cruises are scheduled for the upcoming season, promising further opportunities to capture the magnificence of Port Stephens' whales, dolphins, and coastal marvels.

MSTQC has been offering these immersive photography cruises for more than ten years and will communicate dates when set.

Keen photographers post their whale shots on the Port Stephens In Pictures Facebook Page.

q A playful fur seal shot on the MSTQC photography cruise last week. Photo by Lee Matthews.

q A stunning whale shot from the photography cruise last week. Photo by Richie Mattison.

q A mob of people watching the whales at Boat Harbour. Photo by Bonita Holmes-Nu'u.

Airport opens new Premium Covered Car Park

NEWCASTLE Airport this week officially opened its new Premium Covered Car Park, providing travellers with a first-class undercover parking experience right at the front door.

But the car park is not just a covered car park, with six Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations for passengers to use, the roof of the new car park also supports a large bank of solar panels designed to provide more than 30 percent of the airport’s power needs.

Dr Peter Cock, CEO of Newcastle Airport, said the new Premium Covered Car Park gives locals the first glimpse of what the new terminal will look like.

"We're thrilled to open this car park, not only to provide more covered parking to our passengers, but it is the first step in the expansion project.

“Our team has worked tirelessly to ensure that the new car park meets the

highest standards of quality and convenience, and we believe it will be a great asset to our airport.

"This car park is also a teaser into what our terminal will look like. We’ve used design elements in this car park that tie into the terminal,” he said.

The roof of the new Premium Covered Car Park is constructed from 1236 solar panels. The 710kW system will produce over a million kilowatts of power each year, providing more than 30 percent of the airport’s energy needs.

The new solar panels add to an existing solar bank on one of the airport hangars installed in 2021 that provides about four percent of the airport’s electricity.

The airport also has a contract to ensure any grid-accessed electricity is from sustainable sources, ensuring the airport is powered by 100-percent sustainable energy.

“The new Premium Covered Car Park is an important and exciting

step in the overall airport expansion, but it’s also a very visible part of the airport’s commitment to sustainability,” Dr Cock said.

“Part of being the airport the region deserves means that we deliver on our commitment to sustainability, which is why we are serious about investing in on-

site renewable electricity generation.”

Shane de Wit, Executive Manager of Aviation at Newcastle Airport, said the fusion of function and sustainability is a priority for the business and sign of things to come with the new terminal.

“The addition of covered parking spaces for our

passengers was a key priority for us in delivering the airport the region deserves.

“We have a total of 161 covered parking spaces now, directly across from the terminal.

“Sustainability is also a key focus for our team, so we made sure to include six electric vehicle charging stations.

“The terminal is being designed and built to target a 5-star Green Star rating accreditation, so it made sense to have a sustainability focus on this car park as well.

"Our new Premium Covered Car Park is perfect for travellers who want to start their journey in comfort and style," said de Wit.

q The new Premium Covered Car Park has opened at Newcastle airport.

OUTLETS

Where

Anna Bay Tavern

Anna Bay Bakery

BYO Cellars Anna Bay

Anna Bay Surf & Skate

Ingenia Holiday Park

Middle Rock Retirement Village

Anna Bay Village

Seawinds Village

Nelson Bay Bowling Club

Nelson Bay Golf Club

Woolworths Nelson Bay

Nelson Bay Newsagent

Nelson Bay Real Estate

Coles Express Servo Nelson Bay

Tackleword Port Stephens

Essence Cafe

Dolphin Watch Cafe

West Diggers

Harbourside Haven

Bernie Thompson Village

Shoal Bay Pharmacy

IGA Shoal Bay

John Patterson

Bill King Aged Care

Friendly Grocer Fingal Bay

Regis Aged Care

Corlette Store

Uniting Care

Homestead Village

Sandy Shores

Big4 Soldiers Point

Soldiers Point Bowling Club

Foodworks Salamander Bay

Wanda Beach Pharmacy

Mobil Salamander Bay

Caltex Salamander Bay

Coles Salamander Bay

Natural Tucker

Woolworths Salamander Bay

Horizons Golf Club

Taylors Beach Industrial Cafe

Seaham General Store

Opal Aged Care

Red Eye Café Raymond Terrace

Angeez Takeaway Raymond Terrace

Pet Parlour Raymond Terrace

Terrace Central Plaza Post Office

Newsagent Terrace Central Plaza

Woolworths Terrace Central Plaza

MarketPlace Woolworths

Raymond Terrace Shell

Twin Rivers Workwear & Uniforms

Raymond Terrace Library

Lakeside Newsagent

R&R Property

Foodworks Lakeside

Lakeside Leisure Centre

Muree Golf Club

Saxby's Bakery Salt Ash

Tanilba Bay Nursing Home

Tanilba Bay Retirement Units

Coles Tanilba Bay

Endevour Servo Tanilba Ba

Tanilba Newsagent

Post Office Tanilba Bay

Blue Marine Services

Chemist Lemon Tree

Club Lemon Tree

Tilligerry RSL

Tilligerry Real Estate

Bull n Bush Medowie

Coles Medowie

7-Eleven Medowie

Medowie Newsagent

Medowie Pharmacy

Woolworths Medowie

Medowie Social

Medowie Football Club

BP Servo Medowie

Pacific Dunes Golf Club

Metro Servo (Airport Side)

Metro Servo (Lavis Lane)

Garden Organics are go!

GREEN bins have been delivered and fortnightly collection commences this week for Port Stephens Council’s new garden organics waste service.

“In speaking with members of our community, people are already using their new bins for lawn clippings and other waste from their gardens,” Mayor Ryan Palmer said.

This new service has been implemented to enable Council to meet its waste management requirements and to reduce the amount of organic waste currently collected as general waste.

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Manager Tammy Gutsche said the collection service starts this week on the alternate week to the yellow bin pick up.

“Our new garden organics service will redirect the 25 percent of green waste which currently goes to landfill, to be processed into an environmentally sustainable compost product.

“This is wonderful for our community and a positive environmental outcome,” Ms Gutsche said.

The cost saving provided by the redirection of waste from landfill

enables Council to provide this new garden organics service to the community.

“Council is committed to working with our community to educate people in the most effective use of their new bin.

“Our community is very familiar with the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling waste and this new program presents a great opportunity to remind us what we can do towards a greener future,” Ms Gutsche said.

Port Stephens residents are able to dispose of prunings, lawn

and grass clippings, cut flowers, weeds, sticks, twigs, leaves, bark and branches no bigger than 10cm in diameter, in the new bin.

Plastic bags, plastic, bio plastic or compostable bin liners, paper, food scraps of any kind, household items, bricks, rocks or soil, pot plants or any kind of priority weeds, treated timber and building materials are not suitable for the garden organics bin.

The new garden organics bins will be collected fortnightly for residents, commencing this week.

Looking for young entrepreneurs

By John SAHYOUN

HUNTER Young Business Mind

Awards, now in its sixth year, is on the lookout for the Hunter region’s best budding young entrepreneurs.

Do you know a young future entrepreneur who has an idea and wants to showcase it to a wider audience?

The awards recognise young people under the age of 25 who have an innovative business concept, product, service or solution to realworld challenges and there are some great prizes for the lucky finalists.

Hunter entrepreneurship facilitator Cheryl Royle said “the Hunter has some very talented upand-coming business people.

““We want to empower the Hunter’s next generation of creators and innovators.”

Last year, 14-year-old Jahluvi Mtanda won his category inspired by his mother who encouraged him to explore his art talent with a view toward entrepreneurship.

“I won my award for my ‘off the screens onto the canvas’ project,” said Jahluvi.

“I wanted to encourage young people to take some time off the screens and explore their inner artist and I didn’t expect to win and it came as a real surprise,” he said.

“My advice to anyone thinking about entering the awards is to ‘do it’ and not to be scared and to do what you would like to do.”

Primary students can enter the ‘Innovation in Sustainability’ award as a classroom project.

Secondary students and under 25s enter as individuals choosing from five different categories: of sustainability, business enterprise, design and technology, and social enterprise and creative industries. All entrants need to do is submit a short video of their pitch or idea.

There is also an award that recognises educators who have developed and implemented innovative ideas that have made a significant impact on teaching and learning in the classroom.

Winners take home $1000 and an opportunity for business mentorship and runners up receive $500.

Closing date for entries is 9 October and the awards ceremony is slated for November in Newcastle for the lucky finalists.

For more information go to www. ybma.com.au or phone 0407 991 277.

q Director HYBMA John Purcell presents one of last year’s winners Jahluvi Mtands with his award.

q Mayor Ryan Palmer and Community Services Section Manager Tammy Gutsche with two of the new garden organics waste trucks.

q An excited crowd awaits the final results

Trent Maxwell From Bondi Rescue Presents PBL Awards

By Marian SAMPSON

POSITIVE Behaviour for Learning

(PBL) award nominees this week got a bit more than they bargained for when celebrity lifeguard and author Trent Maxwell - better known as Lifeguard Maxi from the iconic show Bondi Rescuepresented the community PBL award nominees with their certificates and goody bags this week at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace.

Maxi's visit was organised by the dedicated Community PBL Patron Colleen Mulholland-Ruiz.

This week's PBL nominees were all well deserving - demonstrating positive citizenship and caring for others.

Makayla Crossley, a student at Irrawang Public School was nominated for showing kindness, care and compassion to another student in a time of need.

Raymond Terrace Public School student Calin Smith was nominated for valuing and displaying inclusion and respect for others.

Calin goes out of his way to connect with and include others in all school activities. He models Raymond Terrace Community PBLs value of respect to all.

Jordan Dhu-Richards of Grahamstown Public School was nominated for demonstrating the school value of Personal Best. He is persistent, always trying his best to complete work no matter how challenging.

Ellie Ping of Irrawang High School was nominated for being a wonderful role model.

She treats all students with respect and kindness while patiently supporting and assisting others during CAPA Hoop rehearsals.

Ellie encourages and celebrates the success of all other students and the team.

Hunter River High School

student Gingerlily Shelton has been recognised for her great sportsmanship and resilience when representing the school in touch football.

Salt Ash Public School student

Hunter Turner was nominated for taking care of one of her class members when catching the bus.

She reminds him to collect his belongings, and she comforted him during a storm.

She makes him feel safe when he is travelling next to her.

Medowie Public School’s nominee for the PBL awards this week was Archie Green.

Archie was nominated for being a responsible student.

He has been amazing this term in the school’s rock band, helping younger students.

He also assisted his peers prepare and perform their assembly item.

Hudson Rumph of Seaham Public School was nominated for being a responsible school citizen.

He recently found a watch in the playground and handed it in, ensuring it was returned to its

owner.

Hudson was also observed supporting other students during the recent Starstruck performance.

Lilly Nolan of Karuah Public School was nominated for displaying outstanding sportsmanship, determination, dedication and team spirit during weekend netball.

Holly Deguara, Principal of Salt Ash Public School told News Of

The Area, “Salt Ash Public School is proud to be a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and a member of the Raymond Terrace Community PBL program.

“We promote our school’s PBL values of being positive, respectful and safe learners at school and in the community.

“Staff explicitly teach our PBL values, and students are rewarded for striving to demonstrate these

behaviours in all areas of the school and the community.

“This year, we have implemented our ‘PBL passports’ to celebrate our students’ achievements when they consistently display our values.

“We have already had two students complete their passport and receive their PBL badge, which they proudly wear on their uniform each day,” she said.

q This week’s PBL award winners show off their awards with 'Lifeguard Maxi'.

q Trent Maxwell from Bondi Rescue presented the awards.

q This week's winners were well deserving of the accolades.

Beanies Galore on Sale at Arts Centre

By Marian SAMPSON

MEMBERS of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre have been getting ready for the winter season, creating a host of beanies to keep you warm.

The Beanie Muster at the Arts Centre features a range of beanies.

Meryl Miller, of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, told News Of The Area, “imagination, needles, and yarn have been working overtime at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre.

“Beanies of all shapes and sizes have been created, ready to join the Beanie Muster.

“All are one-off designs, produced by members,” she said.

For anyone wanting a distinctive look, these beanies range from multi-coloured stripes to wildly imaginative creations.

“Beanies from children to adult sizes will be available, at very reasonable prices,”

said Meryl.

“With over 80 beanies for sale, be sure to visit soon to have the best selection,” she said.

The exhibition is on until 7 August.

Also at the centre,

the Papercraft Group has created packs especially for the school holidays.

The kits contain everything needed to make a card to present for your favourite occasion.

At the same time, the

q Lois and Jim Morrison modelling Lois’s creative beanies. Jim is wearing a cup of coffee and a vanilla slice and Lois a delicious hamburger. Lois also wears a jacket crocheted during Covid.

main exhibition's theme is “Everyday”, artists’ interpretation of the beauty and meaning found in our daily lives.

There will be other special features in the

gallery: mosaic art by Margaret Brace, and a photography exhibition –this display ranges from gift cards through to matted photographs, and large, framed works.

Local author writes not for fame, but fortitude

By Lindsay HALL

ESTIMATES suggest one in 100 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and 0.08 percent of Australians experience the neurodevelopmental condition.

Statistics like this do not, however, encompass the fact those affected by the condition include family members, carers and support workers who work tirelessly, and often invisibly, to understand how to communicate with and create opportunities for those ‘on the spectrum’.

Sally Stollznow - Port Stephens resident, author and most importantly, a motherknows this reality as well as anybody.

“Without understanding what was going on, from very early on we got that something about our (child) was different,” says Sally, reflecting on her own journey coming to terms with ASD.

“In some ways my background in Social Work gave me an advantage when it came to actually working towards a diagnosis.

“I had worked a great deal

with disadvantaged children, and had learned to recognise a lot of the signs of ASD, and I had something of an idea of where we needed to go,” she said.

In no way did that mean that Sally and her family’s experience was simple, easy or quick.

“From the time we were first referred for speech therapy to the final diagnosis was about a year,” said Sally.

That year, and in the years since, Sally has paid close attention to her child in order to learn how best to interact and communicate in a way that works best with their particular expression of neuro-diversity.

It was during this process that Sally came to realise just how valuable information about ASD was, not just for families of those with the condition, but for teachers, support staff and peers.

It was from these insights that Sally’s book Sid Goes to Kitty Land came into being.

A children’s book written expressly to teach people about how a child with ASD experiences the world and the therapies that can help them

cope, Sid Goes to Kitty Land is based on Sally’s own journey with her child, right down to the inclusion of the special ‘Kitty’ companion who acts as a guide that enables young Sid to experience the world in a safe way.

“My child has this stuffed cat that they’ve had since they were four years old and they talk to it and they talk through it,” said Sally.

“It is an extension of themselves.”

Sally observed that as much as her child needed this companion to feel safe encountering the world, other people needed to understand the importance of the companion, and of the unique behaviours that many children with ASD develop.

This is not Sally’s first effort at producing a book that can benefit people in need.

Drawing on her experiences working for various government support agencies Sally was struck by the difficulties families faced in attaining and even maintaining NDIS funding.

“I began to see a trend in families losing their support funding, because the process they have to go through to maintain their payments is actually quite difficult.”

Having experienced this process both as a support worker and then as a carer in need of support, Sally realised that what would be most helpful for families or individuals would be a resource that helps them keep track of all their medical needs and financial status, enabling them to provide assessors with thorough notes that can help to clearly explain all the ways in which support is still necessary.

This personal planner, titled Wellness Through Fortitude, has been made available through Sally’s own website of the same name (www. wellnessthroughfortitude. com.au) as well as through other online retailers such as Amazon, and has received praise not just from clients who have found it invaluable but from other support workers who have appreciated the need for such resources.

The Arts Centre is located on Shoal Bay Road between the park and the oval. The gallery is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 1pm Sundays.

Sid Goes to Kitty Land has also been lauded by child psychologists, social workers and schools for the way it effectively and compassionately portrays ASD, and is even being used by one Newcastle-based practitioner to help children understand their own diagnosis.

“It’s been a great reception to the book,” said Sally, reflecting on the past six months, “I’m not in this for money, what I wanted was to create a great resource.”

q Sheila Francis, Lesley Lewis, Donna Williams and Caron Baker showcasing some of the beanies they have created.

q Local author Sally Stollznow writes with a desire to help people cope with challenges.

EATERY

Port Stephens Libraries School Holiday Program

JOIN the Port Stephens Library School Holiday Program during the 2023 July school holidays.

From little ones through to teens, there's something for everyone!

Thursday 6 July –NAIDOC Workshop

Coolamons were traditionally used to carry water, fruits and nuts, as well as to cradle babies.

Head along and create your own coolamon from clay.

This National NAIDOC Week Activity is funded by the National Indigenous Australians Agency.

10am to 12pm: Tomaree

2pm to 4pm: Raymond Terrace

Free: 7 to 13 years

Tuesday 11 July –

Woolcraft

Create a variety of wool and weaving projects

including bookmarks, friendship bracelets and more!

10.30am to 12pm: Tomaree

2pm to 3.30pm: Raymond Terrace

Free: 7 to 13 years

Wednesday 12 July – Bricks 4

Kidz

Build unique creations and have loads of fun using LEGO bricks.

Themes include Minecraft, Jurassic, Witches and Wizards and more.

10am to 12pm: Tomaree

2pm to 4pm: Raymond Terrace

$10: 5 to 11 years

Friday 14 July – Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Movie

10.30am at Tomaree

Free: All ages

Friday 14 July – Trolls Movie

Watch the movie and create your own troll!

10.30am at Raymond Terrace

Free: All ages

Bookings are essential - contact the libraries to secure your place.

Raymond Terrace: 4988 0111

Tomaree: 4988 0670.

We are holding our AGM and BBQ at the club on 9th July at 11am. All welcome.

Membership Renewalsdue 1st July.

29th July 2023

Christmas in July at Tea Gardens Country Club.

Thursday, 6 July 2023

Aaron Hood 25th August 2023

2 course menu alternate. $40 per person. Starts 5.30pm. More details in the newsletter 6.30pm until 9.30 pm. Courtesy bus available.

q A Bricks 4 Kidz session is being held at Tomaree and Raymond Terrace Libraries on Wednesday 12 July.

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Additionally, it offers

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The property’s full features include:

• 2 bedrooms with built-ins;

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• 200m from Nelson Bay Marina.

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CATEGORY: 3 Bed, 3 Bath, 2 Car

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• It’s 100m to the Corlette Store & Sanook Thai For more information, phone the property management team at Nelson Bay Real Estate on 02 4981 2655.

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Summit walks reopens at Tomaree Head

SIGNIFICANTLY upgraded, the Tomaree Head Summit walk has reopened ahead of the winter school holidays.

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) director Kylie Yeend said staff were looking forward to welcoming visitors back to the popular lookout.

“The Tomaree Summit is a major tourist attraction in the Port Stephens area, attracting more than 200,000 walkers annually,” said Ms Yeend.

“The completed upgrades include replacing an ageing steel stairway on the Summit Walk, widening, and improving the Summit Walk track and upgrading the loop walk to the Tomaree WWII gun emplacements.

“These upgrades will reduce congestion and improve the visitor experience in the northern part of Tomaree National Park,” she said.

“The Summit walk offers a short but challenging hike and picturesque ocean views across Port Stephens and beyond.

“Make sure you bring your binoculars as whale watching season is in full swing and you might be lucky enough to spot a humpback or two on their journey north,” said Ms Yeend.

Looking for a school holiday activity? Take the Tomaree Head Summit walk to the lookout and

immerse yourself in ‘The Petrel, the Love box and the Egg’, an innovative augmented reality experience.

Visitors to Tomaree National Park are reminded to check the NPWS Alerts webpage before leaving home for latest updates and safety information.

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q Stunning views and better access feature at the re-opened Tomaree Head summit walk.

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q Great engineering makes the walk easier.

q More than 200,000 people traverse the Tomaree Head annually.

Probus Club Members Take a Cruise

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Combined Probus Club of Medowie had a wonderful day out on the Wangi Queen, sailing from Lemon Tree Passage around the beautiful waters of Nelson Bay and enjoying a sumptuous barbecue lunch.

As the crew swapped tall trees and greenery for the turquoise waters of the bay they also got to experience a grand old lady of maritime history.

The Wangi Queen dates back to 1922 and she takes her passengers back in time as she leisurely cruises the vast inland waters of Port Stephens.

Kevin Tomlinson, publicity officer for the Medowie Probus Club told News Of The Area, “the talk on the day was about the upcoming 20th-birthday lunch, and the

menu which has been decided at the Greenhouse at the Dunes Golf Course.

“The lunch is on 6 July, quite close to the date of the inaugural foundation of the Club on 9 July 2003,” said Kevin.

“It is hoped there will be a number of foundation members present.”

The Medowie Probus Club meets on the third Wednesday each month at 10am at the Medowie Community Centre and all are welcome.

There is usually a guest speaker and the meetings have morning tea at the end where members and visitors can enjoy a chat in the friendly friendship ambience in the mantra of Probus - fun, fellowship and friendship.

For more information email the club at medowieprobus@gmail. com.

OPINION & LETTERS

Time to be thinking tax

A CHARLES Sturt University accounting academic says that with the End of the Financial Year (EOFY), business and individual taxpayers should know what affects them, what measures are good, and what are not so good.

By sessional lecturer in accounting Liza BYRNES, Charles Sturt School of Business.

TAX time has crept up on us quickly but quietly it seems this year, with the focus of most discussions being directed towards interest rates and the rising cost of living.

This doesn’t mean, however, that there aren’t things to consider in relation to tax and particularly end of financial year matters.

The federal budget, or should we say budgets, as there were two this year - one in October and the most recent in May - provide guidance about what to expect.

In his budget speech delivered on 9 May, the Treasurer Jim Chalmers, said, “in all our decisions, we seek to strike a considered, methodical balance. Between spending restraint to keep the pressure off inflation, while doing what we can to help people struggling to make ends meet”.

True to his word, the 2023-24 budget reflected this sentiment with some tax initiatives that have been in play for the past few years now being scaled back or removed altogether.

This is likely a move by Treasurer Chalmers to try and claw back what could only be described as a ‘haemorrhage’ of funds from the government in recent times because of the effects of drought, fire, floods and of course COVID-19.

As always, both business and individual taxpayers are keen to know what affects them this year in terms of what measures are good, and what are not so good.

Arguably, one of the biggest tax measures to have ever impacted on small business taxpayers ─ temporary full expensing ─ has finally reached its expiry date.

While this should come as no surprise, it’s likely led to a scramble in recent months by small business owners to get their assets installed and ready for use by 30 June to take advantage of the unlimited tax write-off.

After 1 July 2023, the small business simplified depreciation rules will be resurrected for those with turnover of less than $10 million.

The instant asset write-off threshold of $20,000 will apply and assets costing more than the threshold will be pooled and depreciated at 15 percent in the first year and 30 percent thereafter.

For businesses with turnover of less than $50 million, an additional 20 per cent deduction will be available for expenditure on the electrification of assets and improvements to energy efficiency by way of the small business energy incentive.

This will provide a deduction of an additional 20 percent of the cost of eligible depreciating assets installed ready for use between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.

As much as $100,000 of total expenditure will be eligible for the incentive, with the maximum bonus tax deduction being $20,000 per business.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 2) Bill 2022 contained multiple taxation measures, but of relevance to individual taxpayers was the removal of the requirement under Section 82AA ITAA 1936 to reduce work-related, self-education expenses by $250.

The reason for establishing this reduction originally, no longer exists, so after being part of the legislation for almost 50 years, this

has now been repealed and it’s a good thing.

One of the other measures to affect individuals is the change to how working-from-home expenses are to be claimed.

For the year ended 30 June 2023 there will only be two methods available, the ‘revised fixed rate method’ and the ‘actual cost method’.

These two methods replace the three that were available until 30 June 2022, being the ‘fixed rate method’ ($0.52 per hour), the ‘shortcut method’ ($0.80 per hour) or the ‘actual cost method’.

The revised fixed rate method of $0.67 per hour covers deductible costs such as electricity, gas, internet, phone and stationery, but not depreciation on assets such as computers and furniture which can be claimed separately.

A taxpayer must keep records showing the total number of hours worked from home during the year and have supporting documentation for the expense being claimed.

Note that taxpayers working from home no longer need to have a dedicated home office or dedicated work area set aside in their home to claim a deduction.

The actual method is basically just how it sounds, with the taxpayer calculating the costs associated with working from home, generally as a percent of actual expenditure on things such as electricity and telephone.

Also worth noting is that the low-to-middle Income tax offset was removed for the 2023 financial year.

This was previously targeted at those with a taxable income of as much as $126,000, with a maximum offset of $1,500 available. While this has been removed, however the low Income tax offset still applies to those with taxable income up to $66,667, with the maximum capped at $700.

Aside from income tax, there are a few measures in relation to superannuation.

Of particular note relating to employer businesses, is the plan to introduce ‘payday super’,

which requires the employer to make employee super guarantee contributions each pay day rather than quarterly.

While it’s not scheduled to start until 1 July 2026, depending on the type of business you are, the number of employees you have and the systems you are using, this could increase compliance for employers.

On the other hand, however, for employees it’s likely to be viewed as a good thing.

The 50-per-cent reduction in minimum pension drawdowns that had applied from the 2020 to 2023 income years will end on 30 June 2023.

This was an initiative originally introduced by the government to allow pensioners to retain funds surplus to their needs, in their superannuation accounts, rather than having to compulsorily withdraw them.

From 1 July 2023, they will now need to take the minimum pension amounts required as determined by their age.

One announcement by the government that has raised eyebrows, is their intention to start taxing income derived by superannuation funds with a balance more than $3 million at an additional 15 per cent from 1 July 2025.

While it’s not a flat tax on all earnings, but rather the proportion over the total super balance of $3 million, it will result in some earnings of the fund being subject to a 30-per-cent tax rate.

Also of concern is the way the proposal is worded, and the calculation is to be undertaken; ‘unrealised gains’, which are typically not taxed, may end up being subject to income tax.

Each year the Australian Tax Office (ATO) announces its key focus areas for tax time and this year it has highlighted the following:

Rental property deductions

THE ATO will be looking at how landlords are claiming their expenditure, for example, loan interest and ensuring loans are apportioned between incomeproducing and private portions.

Also of interest to the ATO are property repairs and making sure that these fit within the criteria of a repair rather than a capital expense, such as an improvement, which may only be deductible over time.

Work-related expenses

THIS covers a broad range of outgoings but of particular note will be working-from-home expenses and making sure taxpayers are using the correct method and have the required substantiation when making their claims.

It’s also worth mentioning that motor vehicle and travel expenses are always on the ATO radar and taxpayers need to make sure they are not incorrectly claiming in this area; for example, not doubledipping on kilometre claims or claiming deductions on vehicles subject to salary sacrifice and fringe benefits tax.

Capital gains tax

“DON’T fall into the trap of thinking we won’t notice if you sell an asset for a gain and don’t declare it,” said Mr Loh, ATO Assistant Commissioner.

The ATO has the ability to data match and is aware of most transactions in relation to the disposal of capital gains tax assets.

However, the responsibility rests on the taxpayer to include any capital gain or loss in their tax return, and to make sure they retain relevant records of the transactions.

The disposal of private homes that have been used to produce income will be one of the areas of capital gains tax that the ATO will be keeping a close eye on.

The information contained in this article should not be relied upon as legal authority when determining your eligibility to any of the tax concessions it contains.

Not all measures mentioned in this article may have been enacted as law at the time of writing and as such you should make your own inquiries as to what is currently applicable and relevant to your particular circumstances.

You should therefore seek advice from a qualified accountant or registered tax agent in relation to your own personal tax affairs.

q Cruising on the Wangi Queen the members of the Combined Medowie Probus Club had a ball.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch

DEAR Jasminda,

When I had my first baby and my sister had hers, we agreed to buy gifts for our nieces and nephews at Christmas and for birthdays. Seven years later, I still have one child and she has four and plans more. It's becoming expensive for me.

Helen D.

The Write Direction: Only game in town

By John BLACKBOURN

THE Australian share market is the only game in town if you are an investor at this point in the economic cycle. However present signals are the most confusing at any time that I have seen in the last 50 years.

Traditionally the view has always been “sell in May and go away”, but that is not ringing true at present, hence the confusion.

Traditionally the top of the share market cycle occurs within 10 days of the Christmas break.

We enjoy an extended holiday period, meaning little to no market trading is happening and January was the time for most people’s annual holidays, usually on the beach but certainly away from home.

Christmas being the time of goodwill and positive feelings in most places around the globe, and certainly in the more affluent societies, means that investment markets (traditionally) were in positive mode.

Markets often peak then, being influenced heavily by positive human reaction and festive wellbeing.

This has charted true for the last 150 years and many institutional investors have worked to that theme.

It also showed the bottom of the cycle happened after Easter when those in business for themselves, who invest profits each month in the share market then started thinking about their taxation bill due soon after 30 June, and they usually needed to sell shares that showed a profit in order to fund their tax obligations.

There is a definite direction in the economic cycle that operates around the three main elements of our economy. Those three elements are real estate, cash and the equities market.

When cash deposits build to their peak

as interest rates rise, real estate is often at a low point in the cycle with more sellers than buyers so asking prices fall because of increased interest rates making holding big-ticket items not viable financially.

It is then time for investors to withdraw their cash and buy real estate at the lower prices on offer.

When real estate peaks it is equities turn to run from their lows, looking for new highs as often good shares need to be liquidated in order to fund big-ticket items, but become value when oversold and used as an avenue for both capital gain and dividend income all at a lower capital requirement than investing in big-ticket items.

This cycle is broadly a seven-year event and in older times was described as “boomto-bust cycle”.

Market watchers are well aware of this event and profit or fail according to how they interpret where we are at in that cycle.

So where are we now?

Real estate prices are as high as we have ever known them, but this does not seem to have much effect on home buyers although commercial, office and industrial buildings are bought for what rent you can achieve, so your return on investment is predicated upon that element.

Normally when interest rates go up, the share market falls as again it becomes what return can I get from buying shares in the current market.

Inflation is the saviour of many real estate ventures as the values rise unexpectedly, but it is a distinct negative for the other two elements of cash & equities.

So where are we getting this wrong?

In USA, UK & Australia, inflation is roaring ahead, interest rates are increasing too as people perceive economic danger

Dear Helen,

AH, the joy of giving. Countless trips to the shop to trawl through potential presents that cost more than a week's worth of groceries, only to watch the recipient get more joy from the packaging.

It's a thankless gig, and yet we persist. You've really drawn the short straw here, but there's another way of looking at it.

Research shows that it costs between $300,000 and $500,000 to raise a child until they leave home (childcare, education, clothing, healthcare, power costs) from them leaving their light on all day and night and having half-hour showers, the therapy needed after the near-misses accrued from chasing the school bus due to their disorganisation, hefty food bills, sporting commitments including your time off work to nurse broken arms and other injuries, the lounge replacements after the puppy they pleaded for turns into a destructive monster and so on.

If you multiply those costs due to your sister's additional children as well as the sad realisation that today's kids will never leave home because housing is so unaffordable, then you are way out in front.

A few presents each year is nothing compared to your sister's multi-child financial burden.

Carpe diem, Jasminda

from holding high-priced assets and move to cash as risk increases but the share market seems to be holding its gains and turning a blind eye to the dark clouds of recession that surely is a strong possibility in these conditions. Dividends from large, safe and ‘leading’ companies never have been better for investors for as long as we care to think back and share value is being retained.

Market watchers are confused, economists are confused, bankers and accountants must be looking at the present economic conditions with suspicion and maybe wonderment, while our political masters must be thinking how lucky they are and probably all covering their ears so they can’t hear any economic or sonic boom if these confused signals deliver a recession.

Clearly, the share market looks like the only investment game in town at present with many nations and a large group of private investors and superannuation company managers are flat out playing it for all that it produces.

The cycle’s timing at this point in our economy is confusing, isn’t it?

in this day and age, dollars are tight, the government should be looking after the population.

I'd like you to print my comments to see what other readers think.

Regards,

READING by Lynne Miles: Hebrews 11: 6"But without faith it is impossible to please God, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him."

Stinker’s History: An island wonderland

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

BROUGHTON Island has been a fishing paradise for as long as records have been kept.

Firstly, the Worimi people, followed by local Europeans and the Chinese in the mid-to-late 1800’s, then the Italians from 1893.

Greeks set up small fishing communities at the turn of the century.

Frenchmen spent time on the island in 1906, introducing rabbits, in a failed attempt to discover a virus that would free the mainland of the ongoing rabbit plague.

The Frenchmen left the island but the rabbits stayed and continued to grow in healthy numbers grazing on

the native vegetation.

Rats invaded the island and became a major concern around the shacks and also to nesting birds, particularly the fairy penguins and the shearwaters.

In 2009 National Parks and Wildlife took up the challenge with a baiting program to rid the island of the feral animals. All reports and my regular visits to the island continue to indicate that the program has been a great success, which I’m sure would be greatly appreciated by the native flora and fauna.

Bird life has returned in numbers to the degree where NPWS has the confidence to introduce nesting boxes for the endangered Gould’s petrel.

The plant life has exploded with

Stinker’s Fishin’ and Stories

Stinker’s Fishin’: Welcome the emperor

I MENTIONED in an earlier article that we are being visited on a more regular basis by a most welcome fish from the north.

The spangled emperor is a beautiful fish, tenacious on the end of a line and multicolored.

The blue stripes on the head and blue spots on the body are distinctive.

More common in warmer northern waters the fish, also known as northwest snapper, ranges from WA (Rottnest Island), through NT, QLD to NSW, south to Sydney.

Growing to a maximum length of 86 centimetres, the Emperor is arriving in increasing numbers as it adjusts to cooler water conditions, or are our local waters warming?

Whatever the reason the

welcome mat has been laid out.

Nearly forgot to mention, the emperor performs magnificently in the kitchen, equally as good as snapper, some say better.

Bright eyed, pearly white, broad-shouldered bream have been reported bouncing up Stockton Beach through the week. Worms, pipis or strips of fresh mullet will do the trick.

The shallow reefs and close

bomboras are alive with salmon. They drive me crazy as my floating bait, designed for snapper, gets gobbled up before it can sink into snapper territory, which is closer to the bottom.

I did bag a few cracker snapper through the week.

Outer Light, cubed yellowtail for bait tossed into a rich bread berley. Hang on!

q Fishing huts along Broughton Island’s shores.

q The emperor wears blue spots and stripes.

the only obvious problem being the infestation of prickly pear. Referred to as Long Island by

the commercial fishers, Broughton still has much to offer the fishers, boaties, day trippers, bird watchers,

historians, geologists and other scientists. Take a visit, it is well worth it.

Junior Hawks Defeat Mallabula Panthers

By Thomas O’KEEFE

JUNIOR Myall River Hawks tasted the sweet tang of victory once again, against the Mallabula Panthers on Saturday, 1 July.

After a lengthy delay because of an absentee referee, the Hawks’ new electronic scoreboard sat idle, and the juniors wore their cool new headgear, but with no game to play.

Thankfully, on behalf of both clubs and the spectators, seniors Referee Wooderspoon was able to fill in, with five minutes taken off both halves to avoid losing the subsequent seniors’ games to dusky darkness.

Despite the delay, the junior Hawks remained raring to go, as they pelted out of the gates and ploughed through Mallabula’s lines to get Hawks’ first try by #12, with a successful conversion to #7.

Mallabula had an unfortunate early player down, and with precious minutes ticking by on the new countdown clock, the Hawks resumed their impenetrable defence, and equally unstoppable offence.

Hawks’ #7 took a major intercept and ran up the field to score the team’s second try, his placement allowing #6 to make the conversion.

Hawks’ #7 rounded Mallabula’s defenders again, moments later, to ground another try, and the Hawks’ defence was so strong as to deny Mallabula nary a metre past the halfway line throughout the first half.

A quick game, it seems, is a good game, as Hawks’ #13 grounded

the team’s fourth try early in the shortened second half.

Mallabula heaved back, only to be yanked over the sideline by Hawks’ tacklers.

As Hawks’ #12 batted defenders out of the way to bring the ball back to 20 metres out, a fifth Hawks try came for #5, even celebrating with a little victory dance.

The Hawks’ sixth and final try came for #6, courtesy of solid teamwork and a grounding right between the posts, setting up #8 for a successful conversion.

At one minute left, Mallabula made a final, valiant effort to score, but were denied as the Hawks’ defence held fast until the final buzzer, Full-Time Score: 30-0.

Super coach Amanda building strong connections

By Chris KARAS

WHEN it comes to garnering success at state representative netball carnivals, Nelson Bay Association’s respected mentor Amanda Wilks is perfecting a winning recipe.

The two-time NSW championship-winning coach is one of the most decorated netball ambassadors in the Port Stephens region with a lifetime devotion to playing and nurturing junior talent.

Her latest achievement was steering the Nelson Bay open team to a NSW senior division three title in Newcastle last month, with a versatile squad comprising a mix of ages.

Wilks, the NBNA representative convenor, told News Of The Area that “part of being a good coach is gaining respect, building strong

relationships and getting the best out of your players.

“Our state championship win materialised because each player had something to give,” Amanda said.

“We had a talented and experienced group of players ranging from young adults, seniors and one 15 year old and all contributed to our success,” she added.

Amanda said her triumphant squad was dedicated to the sport and a team environment.

“Our senior players enjoyed taking on a mentoring role with the younger team members and their superior fitness, commitment and court skills combined to bring home a deserved title,” a proud Wilks revealed.

Amanda also praised the support of Nelson Bay Association president Bec Keating who has been a “rock” to

all the players, coaches and officials involved with the representative program.

“Bec is always there offering words of encouragement and assisting all, like the great leader she is,” said Amanda.

The senior opens trophy was Amanda’s second state title after previously coaching Nelson Bay to a 12-years championship back in 2016.

Her other notable deeds include guiding Nelson Bay to runnersup medals in 2017 and 2019 with the 13-years and 15-years representative sides as well as a third placing last year with the 17-years squad.

This year’s senior open title was a special moment for the Wilks family of Fingal Bay, as the team featured Amanda’s 25-year-old daughter Taylar.

Last weekend Taylar turned her hand to coaching the Nelson Bay 14-years representative team at the state junior titles at Liverpool City.

In a family affair, Amanda went along as an assistant coach with her close friend and former Wentworthville Wildcats and Parramatta-Auburn representative teammate Michelle Chadwick joining the pair as team manager.

After two days the Nelson Bay 14-years team was placed sixth on 14 points with five wins over Scone & District (21-13), Tumut (16-9), Ulladulla & District (23-7), Wollondilly (12-9) and Blayney (169) and four draws with Quirindi (18-18), Brunswick-Byron (18-18), Casino (12-12) and Cowra & District (12-12) from twelve matches played.

Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association

By Gary WATT

RESULTS from a Stableford

Competition played at Tanilba Bay GC. on Monday, 26th June, with 35

Players.

Nett Winner : Jamie Carr, 43pts.

Nett R/U: Robert Paul, 40pts.

Bonus Pt Winner : Dave Hurley, 40pts.

Bonus Pt R/U: Bryan Porter, 38pts.

Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole, Div 1 : Jamie Carr.

Div 2 : Col Kerrison.

Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, Div 1 : John Hogan.

Div 2 : Bryan Porter.

Drive & Chip, 7th Hole, Div 1 : Jamie Carr.

Div 2 : Bryan Porter.

Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, Div 1 : John Clayton. Div 2 : Col Kerrison. Ball Winners : Col Kerrison 37pts, Phil Rogan 37pts, Paul Fairweather 36pts, Graham Woolley 35pts, Wal Hutchinson 35pts, Alan Foster 35pts, Lester Lake 34pts, John Howlett 34pts, Mark Skidmore 33pts, Gary Watt 32pts, and Barry Leo 32pts. Lucky Prize Draw Winner : Graham Woolley.

Visitors are welcome any Monday, please ring Gary Watt on 49814536 for starting times.

Tilligerry Social Golf Club results

30/6/23

OUTRIGHT winners.

John Clayton & Matt Baldwin. 66.1/4

Runners up.

Ron McKay & Ed Martin. 71 1/2

Ball winners.

Kel Dorney & Grahame Glover 72 3/4

Kim Miller & John Street. 72 3/4

Bob West & Ron Dews. 73 1/2

Bradman Award.

Peter Couvaras & Wendy Couvaras D&C4th.

John Clayton & Matt Baldwin D&C7th.

Grahame Glover & Kel Dorney

Money hole.

A. John Clayton.

B. Kim Miller

There were 17 starters today. Congratulations to all the winners, and also John Clayton for Eagle on 8th hole. Next game 7 July 23, 1st round of Club Championships, hope to see a full roll up.

q Hawks’ first try by #12.

q Hawks #13 left Mallabula’s players in his wake to dive over the line.

q Nelson Bay Netball representative convenor and state senior opens winning coach Amanda Wilks assisted daughter Taylar with the 14-years representative team at the state junior titles in Sydney last weekend.

Nelson Bay Croquet Club

By David WILSON

THOMPSON Trophy A Grade

The Thompson Trophy is one of Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s major inter-club golf croquet singles championships and is played in 4 different grades based on handicap. The 2023 A Grade championship for members with handicap -6 to 4 was played on Sunday 25th June. 4 members entered: Pamela Barnwell, Trevor Black, Derek Bull and Peter Gordon. With less than 6 entries, the

competition rules allow for players with higher handicaps to enter –Division 2 member and President David Wilson also played.

The championship was played as a single round-robin with each player playing 4 games. Each game was 13-point level play with a 1-hour time limit.

The games started under a clear blue sky but with a slight winter chill that soon changed to a glorious winter day. Pamela Bamford, recently selected in the Australian

team to contest the World Women’s Golf Croquet Championships in the UK in August 2023, won the day winning 3 of 4 games, only losing 6-7 to Trevor Black in a very closely contested game. Peter Gordon, Trevor Black and Derek Bull each won 2 games with Peter finishing runner-up on hoop count-back.

Nelson Bay Gropers results

By Wayne BRON

THE Gropers First XV took the field at Singleton Rugby Park under a clear sky and with a strong crossfield westerly.

Singleton struck early with an unconverted try but did not trouble the scorers again.

Hard work from the pack and a sweeping backline move down the left hand side saw pivot Ilisoni Vonomatiratu hit back with a try.

The forwards continued their dominance with second row John Lundy never taking a back

step. Three more tries and two conversions had the Bay up by 24 to 5 at half time.

More pressure and some fresh legs in the second half had the Gropers continuing to extend their lead. Rampaging prop Zion Takarua was devastating in both attack and defence with the Gropers running out winners by 43 to 5.

Scorers were tries to Isaac Laracy 2, and one each to Ilisoni Vonomatiratu, Ross Buchan, Scott Tristan, Kade Redman and Josh Sollitt.

Michael Hotene kicked

4

A great day’s play with topclass games worthy of A Grade - congratulations to Pamela on a tremendous win. conversions.

Players player points went to 1 Isaac Laracy, 2 Zion Takarua, 3 John Lundy.

The Women’s XV took the field at Bernie Curran Oval after 4 weeks lay off due to byes, forfeits and rescheduled games.

The women had a hard slog on the field against Uni.

With the addition to the Uni team of a current Blues State of Origin player Melanie Howard, three of their five tries, Uni were just too powerful on the day, running out winners by 27 to nil.

Going into the coming weeks, a loss will put the fire back in the women's eyes and unleash a new life now the cobwebs are dusted off.

“

NBGW will be back better and stronger, their resilience will shine through as the squad reformulate those plays that get them over the try line.

Players player points went to 3 Taylor Rich, 2 Kate Holland, 1 each to AJ Linfoot and Bak O’Donoghue

The under 18s went down to Maitland at Maitland conceding a last minute penalty for a 27 to 24 loss. Scorers were tries Thomas Akbal 2, Jobe Hirschausen and Tyler Jarvis 1 each and Aiden Tyacke kicking 2 conversions.

Next week sees the Under 18s at Tomaree against Maitland Black

The men's First XV play Singleton Army at Singleton and the Women’s XV take on Wanderers at No 2 Sports ground.

Power and Eagles shape up for top-of-table womens AFL clash

By Chris KARAS HUNTER Central Coast AFL seniors

pacesetters Cardiff Eagles and Port Stephens Power square off this Saturday at Pasterfield Sports

Complex for bragging rights in the Black Diamond Plate Womens competition.

The cream of the region’s finest Australian Football talent will showcase their skills in this top-ofthe-table blockbuster with minor premiership honours up for grabs.

Two points separate the premiership front runners after ten matches, with the Eagles on top of the standings with 32 points from eight victories.

Nipping at their heels is the talented Power lineup on 30 points with seven wins and a draw ahead of third-placed Newcastle City on 28 points.

When the teams clashed at Ferodale Oval in Medowie last month the Power registered a thrilling 36-34 victory over their Cardiff rivals.

Power produced an impressive team effort recently to skittle Terrigal-Avoca 9-8 (62) to 3-3 (21) at Hylton Moore Oval with strong performances from leading forward Angelica AJ Diamond, utility Lauren Kidd, wing Renee Selby, midfielder

Nelson Bay Golf Club Results

JUNE 25 2023 to

1 July 2023

Sunday 25 June 2023

Mens Stableford:

Xmas Bush Course

A1 Chris Mawson (12) 43

B1 Dan Wilson (19) 38

C1 Ian Pfennigwerth (32) 37

Womens Stableford:

Xmas Bush Course

A1 Fran Giudes (16) 33c/b

A2 Charmaine Elliott (23) 33

B1 Barbara Clark (30) 38c/b

B2 Glenda McCaw (32) 38

Monday 26 June 2023

NO RESULTS

Tuesday 27 June 2023

Ladies Par: Gymea Lily Course

A1 Julie Newsham (25) +3

A2 Maggie Coggans (25) +2 c/b

B1 Margot Phegan (33) +2

B2 Stephanie Mckay (44) +1\

Wednesday 28 June 2023

Mens Ind Stableford + 4bbb

Multiplier Brushbox Course

A1 Tino Rossi (9) 36

A2 Chris Mawson (10) 35 c/b

B1 Brian Lawrence (18) 40 c/b

B2 Frank Hill (16) 40

C1 Christopher Dunn (26) 37

C2 Paul Simpson (26) 32

Mens Ind Stableford + 4bbb

Multiplier

Gymea Lily Course

A1 Graeme Luke (11) 39

A2 Pk Kennedy (14) 38

B1 Gregory Thornton (23) 40

B2 Steve Fogwill (20) 37

C1 Simon Garrett (27) 37c/b

C2 Ken Scamell (32) 37

Mens C1, 4BBB Multiplier:

19-9 Brushbox Course

1 Craig Dews & David Shepard 68

2 Alan Gadsby & Brian Lawrance 68

Mens C2, 4BBB Multiplier:

1-18 Gymea Lily Course

1 Paul Kelly & Richard Van Waard 74

2 Doug Hellmrich & PK Kennedy 71

Thursday 29 June 2023

Ladies Par – Max Double Par: Brushbox Course

A1 Peri Kennedy (18) -1c/b

A2 Diana Johnson (21) -1

B1 Irena Nash (41) +2

B2 Ruth Buchanan (36) 0

Friday 30 June 2023

Mens Ind Stableford + 4bbb:

Xmas Bush Course

A1 Peter Mentis (14) 34

A2 Gary Watt (10) 33c/b

A3 Sean Twomey (3) 33c/b

B1 Chris Pene (19) 37c/b

B2 Bob Fulton (21) 37

B3 Alen Bentley (20) 35c/b

C1 Bary Kalousek (34) 38c/b

C2 Michael Gilbert (36) 38

C3 Bryan Gibson (32) 35c/b

Womens Ind Stableford + 4bbb:

Xmas Bush Course

1 Jeannie Punshon (27) 35

Taylor Smith, defensive midfielder Josie Johnson and ace defender Elizabeth Daniels.

The Port Stephens side dominated the opening quarter to open up a 35-12 lead but was kept scoreless in the next stanza with Terrigal-Avoca adding a behind to trail 35-13 at the main break.

Power established a 30-point advantage at the end of the third quarter to lead 49-19 before cruising to a resounding victory with a final term blitz.

AJ and Mikaela Cameron booted three goals each for Power with Smith, Penny Rushworth and Kristy Davies all posting six pointers in a fine team display.

The Power women tuned up for Saturday’s big clash with a 6-3 (39) to 3-3 (21) triumph over the Killarney Vale Bombers at Adelaide Street Oval.

Cardiff edged out Maitland Saints 4-4 (28) to 3-8 (26) and have key players in Abbey Cooksley, Cheyenne Neu, Stephanie Ng, Olivia Sneddon, Kyra Elson and Annika Lawrence.

2 Debbie Childs (25) 33

3 Sharon Stevenson (26) 32c/b

Saturday 01 July 2023

Mens Mon Medal Stroke –Gymea Lily Course

Over-all Winners

1 Craig Makenzie (10) 69

2 Lachlan Lawson (3) 71

3 Nick Matwijow (2) 72c/b

A Grade Winners

A1 Craig Mackenzie (10) 69

A2 Lachlan Lawson (3) 71

A3 Nick Matwijow (2)

B Grade Winners

B1 Leonard Woods (18) 74c/b

B2 Mark Thornber (19) 74c/b

B3 Craig James (18) 74

C Grade Winners

C1 Ian Sandy (26) 73

C2 Penton Sutcliffe (32) 75c/b

C3 Christopher Dunn (28) 75

q A Grade Competitors: David Wilson, Derek Bull, Pamela Barnwell, Trevor Black, Peter Gordon.

q Port Stephens Power Womens AFL team will lock horns with rivals Cardiff Eagles in this Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash in the Black Diamond Plate series.

Hawks’ Revenge against Karuah Roos

By Thomas O’KEEFE

FOOTBALL matches come no hotter than Tea Gardens Hawks clashing with Karuah Roos in the local derby rematch of the season on Saturday, 1 July at Myall Park.

A ‘game of thuds’ invaded the mid-field as both Hawks’ and Roos’

offence and defence were strong and unrelenting, putting to shame the recent State of Origin crew.

After a penalty scrum 15 metres out, Ryan Saunders ploughed through the Roos to allow Tito to score the first try only four minutes in, Bill’s first conversion soaring true.

Karuah hit back hard, as

Crampton shimmied up the wing, into the endzone for a try close to the posts, a feat equalled moments later as Ryan Saunders grounded the ball for the Hawks.

Karuah’s next two tries came in rapid succession, with Captain Croese converting both.

With gauntlets thrown down,

both teams reverted to tribal roars whenever advantage was gained, and overzealous actions led to many penalties.

Karuah’s Evans grounded, converted again by Croese, the first half exhibiting why Karuah has held top of the ladder all season.

As the first-half ticked away,

possession oscillated constantly, but the visiting Roos stood fast.

Both sides pounded away from the second-half kick-off, soon enough with Simms’ try for the Hawks off a well-placed kick.

Woolard grounded a slowbouncer in the far corner for the Hawks, but Karuah’s Crampton responded, finding a gap in Hawks’ line at the extreme right.

Thereafter, Hawks’ dominated, with Robinson’s try after a relentless team push brought out another, to level the score at 30-30.

The final dozen pressurised minutes saw mistakes made, including a clear obstruction of Shaq Saunders between the posts.

Awarded a penalty kick, Shaq clawed back the lead at seven minutes left, then converted the Hawks’ next try.

Hawks’ unbeatable eightpoint lead was applauded by the cacophony of lorikeets, as long shadows extended over the field, and over Karuah’s unbeaten run, as an eighth and final converted Hawks’ try secured their win at Full Time: 42-30.

Karuah Roos Rugby League stalwarts Daniel Evans and Sam Croese chalk up 100-game milestones

FROM Page 28

along with current team mates in fullback Mitchell O’Bryan, playercoach and forward Dwayne Fleming and experienced utility Mitchell Napier.

That premiership triumph remains a career highlight for the pair.

Daniel was player of the match

in the 2016 grand final triumph and has collected some notable trophies for the Roos over the years including player of the year and players’ player and Northern Conference best & fairest last season.

Croese was set to play his 100th match against Waratah Mayfield before the Newcastle Hunter Northern Conference round eight competition fixtures were

abandoned because of the tragic death of Aberglasslyn Ants prop Brodie Pearson.

Tea Gardens Hawks put a dampener on Croese’s century celebrations when they inflicted the first loss of the season for the rampant Roos.

Both Daniel and Sam are Raymond Terrace Roosters junior products.

Evans played six seasons with the Roosters from the age of eight –winning back-to-back first division premierships in Under 10s and Under 11s, before spending a season in Under 14s with Hawks Nest.

He linked with Nelson Bay Marlins from Under 15s to 17s before starting his senior career with the Northern Blues reserve grade team.

When his local club Karuah reformed for the 2013 season, Daniel

was quick to come on board.

Croese served the Roosters for ten seasons from Under 7s – winning a title before playing up a year for the Raymond Terrace Magpies Under 18s when they joined Group 21.

After a short stint with Waratah Under 18s, Sam linked with the Roos in 2015 and has since proved a prolific points-scorer and major award winner for the club and one of the best backs in the competition.

q Hawks’ brand new scoreboard shows the final score: 42-30.

q Hawks #5 Dane Simms scores a try.

q Karuah’s Daniel Evans scores a try close to the posts.

q Strong defensive lines kept the opposition at bay.

q Victorious Hawks after an amazing game against the Roos.

BIG CROSSWORD

SUDOKU

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

THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only. They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

Thursday, 6 July 2023

Public Notices

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WEDNESDAY QUEEN OF OZ

ABC, 9.35pm

SUNDAY LIMBO

ABC, 8.30pm

Written and directed by Ivan Sen, the talented mind behind the compelling and addictive Mystery Road franchise, this Aussie neo-noir is a bruising and meditative exploration of the realities of racism for Indigenous people in Australia, served up through an other-wordly detective plot. Simon Baker (The Mentalist, above) is the unequivocal star as the thoroughly haunted and broken detective Travis Hurley. Shot entirely in black and white, Sen has evocatively breathed new colour into the noir genre with this atmospheric and tender gem.

FRIDAY, July 7

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 First Weapons: Returning Boomerang. (Premiere, PG)

8.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) A masked man stabs a woman in her home.

9.00 Utopia. (PG, R) Tony is frozen out by the minister.

9.30 Gold Diggers. (Mls, R) In the 1850s, two sisters from Sydney travel to Australia’s gold rush in the hope of landing newly rich husbands.

10.00 ABC Late News.

10.15 The Split. (Ma, R)

11.15 Harrow. (Final, Mav, R)

12.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Rambunctious British comedian Catherine Tate (below) is the queen of silly, over-the-top character roles and she’s in fine form in this lavishly exaggerated satire of royal life. As “spare” to the British royal throne, Princess Georgiana (Tate) has dedicated her life to partying. But, in a wickedly preposterous setup, the royal embarrassment has been shipped off to Australia to become a new head of state. Directed by Bondi Hipsters’ Christiaan Van Vuuren and filmed in Sydney, Queen of Oz is pure, unadulterated fun.

THURSDAY STANLEY TUCCI: SEARCHING FOR ITALY

Stylishly shot and brimming with humour, actor

(right) lets the food and scenery do most of the talking as the presenter of this chic travelogue. In this six-part series, kicking off tonight, The Devil Wears Prada star is on a mission to devour the country’s delicious regional cuisines. In a lip-smacking jaunt that takes in Rome, Bologna, Milan, Tuscany and Sicily, the gastronomic delights begin in Naples, where it’s all about pizza. In the city’s historic Spanish Quarter, Stanley visits Pizza Fritta da Fernanda, the last authentic fried pizza maker.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys: River Dordogne. (R)

8.30 Hampton Court: Behind Closed Doors. (PG, R) Part 2 of 2. Tracy Borman visits the chaplain of Hampton Court’s Chapel Royal, Father Anthony.

9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7.

1.50 Nine Perfect Strangers. (Mlv, R)

3.30 Food Safari Water. (R)

4.30 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 catches up with Nornie Bero.

8.30 MOVIE: Sister Act. (1992, PGv, R) After witnessing her mobster boyfriend murder his chauffeur, a second-rate lounge singer is placed in witness protection at a convent, where she reluctantly agrees to join the choir. Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith, Kathy Najimy.

10.35 Million Dollar Island. (PGl, R) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

12.05 MOVIE: Frisky. (2015, Mls, R) Claudia Pickering.

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canberra Raiders. From WIN Stadium, NSW.

9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the St George Illawarra Dragons versus Canberra Raiders match, with news and analysis.

10.40 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) A group of people tries to take credit after the park receives some much-needed rain.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. Property experts search for homes.

8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists include Urzila Carlson, Aaron Chen and Celia Pacquola.

9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Lesley Manville, Hugh Bonneville, Lashana Lynch and Big Zuu.

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, July 8

6.30 New Leash On Life. (R) Hosted by Joel Creasey.

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

7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (Return, PGa) Sister Boniface investigates a cold case.

8.15 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and Joe investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks that initially looks like suicide.

9.45 The Messenger. (Final, Mal, R) Ed is failing the most important card but comes to see the real message has been for him.

10.45 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R) Part 1 of 4.

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Motorcycle Racing. FIM Superbike World C’ship. Round 7. H’lights. 3.00 Looking For Life On Mars. (R) 4.00 Trail Towns. (R) 4.30 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return) Hosted by Ernie Dingo.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Libourne to Limoges. 201km mountain stage. From France.

1.50 Witch Hunt. (MA15+l, R) Ida is advised to bring the case to the police.

3.30 Food Safari Water. (PGa, R)

4.00 Food Safari. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SUNDAY, July 9

6.30 Compass: Jewish Singles In The Snow.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 To Be Advised.

7.40 Grand Designs Revisited. Part 4 of 4.

8.30 MOVIE: Limbo. (2023, MA15+d) A former undercover drug cop writes a case review of an unsolved murder in a small opal-mining town. Simon Baker, Rob Collins.

10.15 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Ma, R)

11.15 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Mal, R)

12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 The Heights. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. H’lights. 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 4. 4.00 Trail Towns. (PG, R) 4.30 Trampolining. (R) 4.35 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bettany Hughes Treasures Western Turkey. (PG) Professor Bettany Hughes explores Turkey.

8.30 Pompeii: The Discovery With Dan Snow. (PG) Dan Snow explores how the ruins of Pompeii were rediscovered and retraces the first finds.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9.

2.50 Exit. (MA15+dl, R)

3.45 Food Safari. (R)

4.45 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A visitor’s phone attracts attention.

7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation. (2015, Mv, R) A secret agent battles a rogue organisation. Tom Cruise.

10.15 MOVIE: The Book Of Eli. (2010, MA15+v, R) A man fights to protect a sacred book. Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman.

12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, England. Hosted by Roz Kelly and Louise Ransome, with experts Ian Healy, Callum Ferguson and Mark Taylor.

10.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. England v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session. From Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds, England.

3.30 Cricket. Women’s Twenty20 International. England v Australia. Game 3. From Lord’s Cricket Ground, London.

6.00 To Be Advised.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

8.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv) Kensi and Fatima are kidnapped while searching for a missing US Navy lieutenant.

9.00 Blue Bloods. (Final, Mav) Danny teams up with his old partner. Frank debates how to handle the city’s homeless problem.

10.00 CSI: Vegas. (Final, Mav) A murder hits close to home for Folsom.

11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.30

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Celebrities show off their dance skills.

8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive, special investigation.

9.45 The Latest: Seven News.

10.15 Born To Kill? John Duffy And David Mulcahy. (MA15+av) A look at John Duffy and David Mulcahy.

11.15 Autopsy USA. (MA15+ad)

12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights.

1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

8.00 The Murder Of Lyn Dawson: Beautiful Bayview, Beautiful Babes. (Mal) Part 1 of 4. Looks at the life of Lyn Dawson and what led to her disappearance and murder.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

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

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants are pitted against each other in pairs for the first elimination round.

9.00 FBI. (Mv) When a wealthy accountant is gunned down for secretly testifying against a notorious drug lord, the FBI’s probe leads Tiffany to ask for help from an ex-cop friend who is related to the suspect.

10.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Pirates seize Jesse’s yacht.

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

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

MONDAY, July 10

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Landline. (R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00

Queen Of Oz. (Mals, R)

1.30 Vera. (Mv, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 2.50 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

TUESDAY, July 11

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.25 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 10.50 Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (Mav, R) 1.55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 2.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.55 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.50 Aust Story. (R)

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

(R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Will To Kill. (2018, PGav) 2.00

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi lets Mercedes down gently.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) As starvation continues to take a toll on Log camp the hunger games reach a dramatic climax.

9.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) The 126 helps Marjan enter the dating world through a series of chaperoned dates.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Ma) Siya learns more about Meera’s past.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rush. (PGl) The adventure of a lifetime continues as three teams of everyday Aussies, who begin each challenge deprived of sight and sound, are dropped at their next location. Hosted by David Genat.

9.05 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news, current affairs, sport, politics, entertainment, fashion, health and lifestyle.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Contestants vie for a semifinal spot.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (MA15+l) Hosted by Nath Valvo.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Madv, R) The team pursues an abusive man.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Mav, R) 3.00 Living Black. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: St Bees To Maryport. (PG) Hosted by Michael Portillo.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi explores how justice looks for different people and how it can change over time.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10.

2.00 No Man’s Land. (MA15+av, R)

3.40 Food Safari. (R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Bree confronts Remi over his lies.

7.30 Million Dollar Island. (PG) Hosted by Ant Middleton.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mv) Nolan and the team investigate the death of a suspect in police custody.

10.00 The Rookie: Feds. (Mv) Garza’s character comes into question.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 The Blacklist. (Mav) Red offers his help to a cartel leader.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rush. Hosted by David Genat.

8.45 To Be Advised.

9.30 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9.

2.00 Court Cam. (Mlv, R) A judge helps subdue an unruly defendant.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia. (PGal) Bennelong restaurant’s Peter Gilmore demonstrates how to create an intricate seafood dish.

8.40 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.40 NCIS. (Mav, R) A US Navy reservist is murdered.

10.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

WEDNESDAY, July 12

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Great Australian Stuff. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.55 Summer Love. (PG, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.55 Gardening Aust. (R)

3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

4.55 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour. (R) 12.00

Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. H’lights.

1.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Insight. (R) 3.05

Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 4.30 Letters

And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Tour De France: Bonjour Le Tour.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 History Of The Sitcom: Movin’ On. (Final, PG) Takes a look at sitcom humour.

8.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (M) Part 2 of 3. A look at how the saboteurs responsible for the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior were caught.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11.

2.00 Cheyenne & Lola. (Malv, R)

4.00 Food Safari. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY, July 13

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (R) 11.00 The Chemical World. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 1.25 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (Madls, R) 2.00 Aftertaste. (Mls, R)

2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.55 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.30 The Drum. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Utopia. 8.30 Gruen. 9.10 Gold Diggers. (Mls) 9.35 Queen Of Oz. (Mls) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 The School That Tried To End Racism. (PG, R) 12.20 Miniseries: Small Axe. (Mal, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PGln) 8.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 9.40 One Plus One: The Elders. 10.10 Art Works. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 The Black Hand. (MA15+v, R) 12.10 Beyond The Towers. (MA15+a, R) 1.05 Scottish Vets Down Under. (PG, R)

5.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Sydney Airport. (PG)

8.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Naples And The Amalfi Coast. (Premiere) Actor Stanley Tucci sets out to explore the culture and cuisine of Italy, beginning with Naples.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12.

2.05 Dignity. (MA15+v, R)

4.05 Italian Food Safari. (R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Rose wants answers.

7.30 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry. (PG)

8.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) Follows the work of an ambulance service.

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News.

11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R)

12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGls, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 3. New South Wales v Queensland.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of game three of the State of Origin between New South Wales and Queensland.

11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10.

3.00 Drive TV. (R) Presented by Trent Nikolic.

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Ma, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Rush. (R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love & Where To Find It. (2021, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. From the SCG.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show.

A wrap-up of the game, including panel discussion and interviews, with access to players, coaches and staff.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Fantasy Island. (Ma) The island gives a single mum the ability to read minds to impress her boss.

12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

5.30 Today.

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

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follow the staff at the Animal Welfare League as it tries to find the right fit for a man with dog-attack trauma.

8.30 Miniseries: Riptide. (Mlv) Part 3 of 4. Alison learns that the watch Sean was wearing before he vanished is in Michael’s possession.

10.30 So Help Me Todd. (PGa)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 2.00 MasterChef Aust. (PGal, R) 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News. 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 GCBC. (R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGa) 2.00 Dog House Aust. (PGa, R) 3.00 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. Under-19s State Of Origin. Queensland v New South Wales. From Dolphins Oval, Brisbane.

10.00 Wimbledon Tennis Pre-Show. Reviews, previews, interviews, highlights and opinions from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11.

3.00 Hello SA. (PG)

3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (Premiere) Follows dog trainer Graeme Hall.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R) The team searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children.

9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Ma, R)

11.30 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

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By Chris KARAS

KARUAH Roos rugby league stalwarts Daniel Evans and Sam Croese are held in high esteem in Newcastle-Hunter Mens Northern Conference circles.

They have both reached important milestones for the competition leaders in recent weeks, after chalking up 100 senior appearances each.

Evans, the Roos’ highlyrated hooker, achieved the feat during the club’s 3822 victory over Raymond Terrace Magpies while goalkicking half Croese notched up his ton in last Saturday’s

Both players have given the Karuah club a decade of sterling service since the historic Roos were re-formed back in 2013 after a short hiatus.

A proud Evans, who doubles as the Roos’ Club president, told News Of The Area that “it has been an absolute honour to represent this club and to play 100 matches is most satisfying.

“Sam and I came into the Mens A grade team virtually together and have shared some great moments over the years,” said Daniel.

Both figured prominently in Karuah’s 2016 premiership-winning side

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q Karuah Roos stalwarts Sam Croese and Daniel Evans have chalked up 100game milestones for the historic club.