Port Stephens News Of The Area 6 June 2024

By Chris KARAS

q Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington with Medowie’s Dixie Conlon, Jack Deguara and Fingal Bay’s Shari Hurdman. Dixie and Shari will represent Australia at the Oceania Track and Field Championships in Fiji while Jack will wear the green and gold at the World Junior Athletics Championships in Peru.

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Two weeks to curtain for Nelson Bay Cinema reopening

By Lindsay HALL

CINEPHILES of Port Stephens have good reason to celebrate, with Nelson Bay Cinema announcing their impending reopening.

Until February this year the cinema had been part of Majestic Cinemas, a small chain of regional movie-houses that went into voluntary administration

citing business problems stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, compounded by industrial action in Hollywood last year that saw production halted on a large number of films.

Majestic made the decision to shutter Nelson Bay entirely, with CEO Kieren Dell stating that an agreement could not be reached with the building landlords.

That small scale enterprise has since been purchased by Regional Cinemas, which will continue

to operate the five remaining locations for Majestic along the North Coast and in Queensland.

Nelson Bay Cinema, however, having already been officially closed by Majestic, was able to be restored to life by those most suited to keeping the doors open –locals.

“I think, with regional cinemas like this, it’s really important to know the community that it’s a part of,” said the returning operator, Neil Merrin.

“A lot of people who talk to me about this place speak with affection for it.

“There are a lot of memories here.”

Neil first took over Nelson Bay Cinema in 2013 and operated until 2023, when Majestic offered to purchase the site.

“Covid had been a very difficult season, obviously.

“I wouldn’t say that we were worried about the business at that point, but the offer from Majestic made sense at the time.”

Neil insists that this is a new era for Nelson Bay Cinemas though, and is hard at work making preparations for a grand reopening.

“It’s a good opportunity to do some work to tidy up the place.”

Neil announced the cinema's return with a less than-cryptic post on the business Facebook page on 18 May that simply read ‘GUESS WHAT?????????’

He says the response from followers and locals has been overwhelmingly positive.

Education scholarships awarded

ON Thursday 16 May the Rotary Club of Nelson Bay awarded Rotary International Centenary Scholarships to Vanessa Thompson and Kathy Rimmer to assist with further studies.

The scholarship will assist Vanessa, a registered nurse, to obtain specialised clinical nursing qualifications.

Kathy will obtain further qualifications in her field of business leadership and management training.

“The Rotary Club awards two scholarships a year to residents of the Tomaree Peninsula to assist applicants in various fields of study

which include research, academic, cultural or scientific undertakings and includes those wishing to further their qualifications in their chosen field as is the case with this year’s recipients,” said Richard Turner, Rotary Club of Nelson Scholarship Committee.

“In applying for a scholarship applicants must demonstrate that the proposed study outcomes will be of benefit to the Tomaree Peninsula.”

In May 2005, in celebration of Rotary International's centenary, the Rotary Club of Nelson

Bay initiated the annual scholarship as a “project of significant and ongoing benefit to our immediate community”.

“The club is pleased to report that over the last nineteen years the scholarship has proved to be a great success in assisting students in their chosen field with particular reference to those wishing to further advance their existing qualifications.

“The Rotary Club of Nelson Bay finances the small scholarships primarily from funds raised within the Tomaree community and as such encourages local

While Neil says that they will not be able to continue the membership program sold by Majestic, they will implement a new ticket price of $12.

When the work is complete Nelson Bay Cinemas will officially reopen their doors on Thursday 20 June with a screening of Despicable Me 4.

“I’m glad to be able to have another chance to see if we can make some better memories with this place moving forward,” Neil said.

students and or other eligible applicants to enquire about the scholarship as a means of firstly assisting them with their academic endeavours and then providing the means contributing something positive back into their own community.”

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q Vanessa Thompson, Rotary Club of Nelson Bay’s Ella Clarke and Kathy Rimmer.

Mark Watson to contest Mayoral Election in September

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set on becoming the LGA’s new Mayor, Mr Watson told News Of The Area he hopes to give locals back their voice.

“Politics has always been my desire; speaking up for those around me, giving them a voice.

“Lately I have found myself front and centre of many groups across Port Stephens who are frustrated at the lack of representation and need a voice.

“My focus is the best outcomes for Port Stephens.

“I will bring strong leadership, balance and the ability to listen to all the community.”

One of Mr Watson’s key policy platforms is opposition to the development of an offshore wind industry in the Hunter, a government proposal he calls the “biggest issue in the history of Port Stephens”.

“This project will change the identity of Port Stephens permanently,” he said.

“It's no hidden fact that I have been a vocal opponent to the offshore wind farm.”

The Mayoral hopeful believes having independent councillors elected to Port Stephens Council can slow the process.

“Chris Bowen has stated he will work closely with Newcastle and Port Stephens councils to push this project through.

“We all know how unpopular this wind farm is, as Independents we can remove any doubt of party influence and achieve better outcomes for our community.”

Other focuses for Mr Watson include support for small business, tourism, council accountability, appropriate spending of council funds and responsible development.

“We will also continue to maintain focus on the three R's - rates, roads, rubbish.”

Mr Watson claims to no longer be involved with One Nation and states he is running a campaign without political affiliation.

“I believe there is no room for party politics and influence within the council and I stand by this.

“This is why I am standing as an Independent to serve the community’s

best interests.

“We don't have political affiliation or funding.

“This is a grassroots campaign for the community, supported by the community.”

Mr Watson spent many years in the hospitality industry in various leadership roles, later moving into wholesale distribution and sales.

He now oversees a large team and travels throughout Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley.

Joining Mr Watson on his ticket is Newcastle and Port Stephens Game Fish Club President Troy Radford, another vocal opponent to offshore wind development.

“We have a team in place,” Mr Watson said.

“I can happily announce that Troy Radford will be joining us on one of our tickets.

“More information will be available in the coming weeks and we look forward to releasing more names of Independent candidates across all wards.”

For more information visit www. saveportstephens.com.

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Champion athletes to fly Port Stephens flag at international meets

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field events across the country.

Medowie schoolgirl

Dixie Conlon will represent Australia at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Suva, Fiji this month in the Under 18s Triple Jump event.

The Catherine McAuley Catholic College student is the current NSW Under 17s Long Jump and Triple Jump champion and has developed into one of the country’s best young prospects.

She started her athletics career at Medowie Little Athletics and now competes for Raymond Terrace Athletics Club.

Under the expert guidance of her mentors Glenn Carroll, sprint coach Ramona Casey and hurdles coach Katie Turrell, the gifted Conlon has grown in stature with stellar performances in her age group.

Dixie will be joined at the Oceania Championships by

Fingal Bay sprint sensation

Shari Hurdman, the newly crowned national Under 18s 400m champion.

Outstanding prospect Shari is a student at St Philip's College Salamander Bay and competes for the Macquarie Hunter Athletics Club.

The emerging Hurdman collected four medals at the recent Australian Track and Field Athletics Championships in Adelaide – securing gold medals in the Under 18s 400m sprint and 4 x 400m Relay, silver in the 200m final and bronze in the 100m sprint.

All eyes will be on sharp runner Shari in Suva when she contests the 200m and 400m events in the Under 18s division.

The rising Deguara is headed to the World Athletics Junior Championships in Peru in August where he’ll be running in the 400m event.

Jack, who started his career at Medowie Little

Athletics, is the current NSW 400m sprint champion and achieved a bronze medal in the 400m and silver in the 4x400m relay at the National Track and Field Championships.

He moved to Maitland Senior Athletics Club at the age of seventeen.

Jack will participate in training camps on the Gold Coast with the Australian team to prepare, as well as spending two weeks in Peru to acclimatise.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told News Of The Area that the trio were “outstanding ambassadors for their region”.

“The talent and dedication of Dixie, Shari and Jack is so impressive and it’s wonderful to see that their years of persistence and training have paid off,” she quipped.

“Having gained their love

for teenagers who won’t go to school

of athletics in Port Stephens, these young athletes are no doubt inspiring the next generation of aspiring athletes.

“Their amazing results are testament to their own

For further info text or ring Ms McIntosh on

0455 195 920.

A retired school principal has started a learning space for teenagers who have been suspended, expelled or have stopped going to school.

In Raymond Terrace it is free and runs for 2 to 3 days per week for a couple of hours each day.

We concentrate on reading and maths, the basics.

School should be a stress free place that kids enjoy, but for many it has become troublesome.

efforts, together with the commitment of local athletics club volunteers who give young people the opportunity to make dreams come true,”

Ms Washington said.

“I know I speak for

everyone in Port Stephens in congratulating Dixie, Shari and Jack on their success so far - we’ll all be cheering them on as they run and jump in the green and gold.”

Independent Mayoral candidate Mark Watson (left) will contest the Mayoral election in September.

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Police seek public assistance with theft enquiry

q Police are seeking to identify the pictured

POLICE are seeking assistance from the public to identify a male who may be able to assist with their enquiries in relation to a stealing offence which occurred at Raymond Terrace around 1.30pm on Wednesday 8 May 2024.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have knowledge of the identity of the person depicted in the image to come forward to assist with their enquiries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence.

Child hit by unregistered motorbike

PORT Stephens Hunter Police are investigating an incident which occurred on Wednesday 22 May in Riverside Park, Raymond Terrace.

At about 3.55pm, police say an unregistered motorbike struck a threeyear-old, resulting in the child being taken to hospital.

“Police are wanting to identify the rider of the motorcycle, or the owner of the motorcycle to assist with their enquiries,” a Port Stephens Hunter Police District spokesperson said.

“Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have knowledge of the identity of the rider or bike.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.

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Tomaree Road gets major upgrade

By Simon EKINS

RECENT work by Port Stephens Council to upgrade Tomaree Road in Shoal Bay was completed thanks to a $10 million NSW Government election commitment.

The road rehabilitation was completed between

February and May from Verona Road to Messines Street and included kerb and gutter replacements, driveway adjustments, pavement reconstruction and drainage repairs.

Kerb ramps have been constructed as part of the project for a future footpath on the western side of Tomaree Road.

Port Stephens Council representative Conor Byrne said, “This was an $866,000

project that was a key project for Shoal Bay with some significant road and pavement improvements being addressed.”

Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson said the Tomaree Road upgrade was an important win for locals.

“Thankfully with the State Government’s $10 million injection to Port Stephens Council towards our local roads, Tomaree Road was the first road on

q Road and kerb improvements complete.

Maintenance to start on

Old Karuah Bridge

MAINTENANCE work is set to start on the Old Karuah Bridge from this week.

The six-span Pratt Truss style bridge was built in 1957 to replace an earlier punt ferry crossing, which formed part of the original route of the Pacific Highway.

The NSW Government is providing $4.5 million for maintenance work to preserve the structural integrity and reduce future maintenance costs of the Karuah River crossing at Karuah.

Work will be carried out from 6am to 5pm on weekdays, tide and weather permitting.

For the safety of the workers, a large component of this work is being completed during low tides.

On occasion, single lane closures with a 40km/h speed limit will be in place.

Some channel closures will be in place.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said it is essential to keep Old Karuah Bridge well maintained to ensure it continues to serve the local community now and into the future.

“This beautiful old bridge is a much-loved landmark that’s been serving our community, visitors and travellers for almost 70 years.

the list.

“Looking at the work done now, it looks amazing, so thanks to Conor and the Port Stephens Council team for all the work you’ve done and I know the locals love it, we’ve been getting excellent feedback on the results.”

Final line marking was done on 6 May which completed the project.

For details and plans for further construction works in the area, go to haveyoursay.portstephens. nsw.gov.au/projectsworks.

“By investing in this important maintenance work, we are ensuring the Old Karuah Bridge will keep standing strong for many more decades to come.”

Minister for Regional Roads and Transport Jenny Aitchison said work is scheduled to start from this week and will be completed in up to twelve months, weather permitting.

“Transport for NSW will be carrying out a number of activities including concrete repair and protection,” Minister Aitchison said.

“Once complete this important maintenance work will ensure motorists

travelling to, from and around the Mid North Coast will experience safer, smoother

and more reliable journeys.

“This project will also bring a welcome boost to the local economy by supporting up to ten jobs while it’s underway.”

q Council work on Tomaree Road.

q Port Stephens Council’s Conor Byrne and Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson at the intersection of Tomaree Road and Messines Street, Shoal Bay.

q The six-span Pratt Truss style bridge was built in 1957 to replace an earlier punt ferry crossing, which formed part of the original route of the Pacific Highway.

It’s a whale of a time

By Marian SAMPSON

THE launch of the annual whale watching season was celebrated in Nelson Bay and off the heads of Port Stephens last week.

Worimi Elder Uncle John Ridgeway OAM provided a welcome to country to open the event.

Uncle John’s welcome was followed by a smoking ceremony performed by Justin Ridgeway.

The whale watching industry continues to bring international tourism to the region in big numbers to witness the humpback whales up close.

Destination Port Stephens Chief Executive Officer Stephen Keogh said naturerelated tourism continues to grow in the region.

“It is the biggest drawcard,” he said, “it puts 60 billion dollars into the Australian economy.”

Imagine Cruises founder Frank Future is undertaking his 28th whale watching season in Port Stephens this

year.

“Port Stephens is known as the Humpback Highway as the whales travel in close on their journey north taking advantage of the currents,” he said.

Whale watching forms a large part of the Port Stephens winter tourism offering, but it is so much more than that.

For long-term tour operators it is a celebration of the humpback whale species’ return from the brink of extinction.

“When we started here 28 years ago there were only 1,500 whales, but now there’s over 40,000.

“We are also seeing whale sharks, and orcas.

“I believe that there are 20 or so just south of here.

“There’s not too many good news conservation stories in the world today but the recovery of the whale population and all the other animals that are allied to it is one of them,” he said.

Ahead of the launch, some feared the event may be hijacked by anti-wind farm demonstrators.

While theirs was a definite presence at the launch, it remained a respectful event highlighting the importance of the arrival of the majestic whales to our coastline.

q Destination Port Stephens CEO Stephen Keogh, Imagine Cruises owner Frank Future and Sean Andrews of Moonshadow TQC Cruises opened the season by cutting the ribbon on Watson the whale. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Mr Future believes the best way to witness the whales in action is from the deck of one of the whale watching boats, however

he also stated there are excellent vantage points along the coast where the whales' antics can be seen.

The new Tomaree Coastal

Walk has several lookouts where the whales can be seen as they cruise north to warmer waters.

q Dale the whale was out and about at the festival launch.

Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Frank Future of Imagine Cruises and the Port Stephens Marine Parks Association addressing the launch event attendees with Worimi Elder Justin Ridgeway. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q Worimi Elder Justin Ridgeway performed the smoking ceremony for the festival. Photo: Marian Sampson.

q A breaching whale off Port Stephens.

Photo: Bonita HolmesNu'u.

More than $110,000 for Birubi Point SLSC

BIRUBI Point Surf Life Saving Club has been awarded $111,790 for the construction of a shade structure to protect patrolling members, nippers and families from harsh weather conditions.

The funding has come from the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program.

The Birubi Point club was one of 32 clubs awarded grants to upgrade or restore facilities within their club under the program.

“In Port Stephens, we value our amazing surf lifesaving volunteers,” Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said.

“We are incredibly grateful

to them for the enormous amount of time and effort they dedicate to keeping beachgoers safe.

“At the end of what’s been a challenging season, I’m delighted the NSW Government is delivering improved facilities for the club, supporting them as they support our community."

Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said NSW Surf Life Saving Clubs deliver a “worldclass service”.

“Rain, hail or shine, surf lifesavers never waiver in their commitment to protecting the community and likewise, the NSW Government will not waiver in its support of these incredible volunteers.”

For further information on the Surf Club Facility Program, including the recipients in the 2023/24 Program, visit: https://www.sport.nsw.gov. au/grants/surf-club-facilityprogram

Flood types explained

By Thomas O’KEEFE

FLOODING has been prevalent all around the Myall Coast with the recent heavy and relentless rains, and floodwater experts at Stroud State Emergency Service (SES) hope to help residents understand the differences

between flash flooding and its riverine counterpart.

“Flash flooding occurs with very high rainfall over a short period of time,” explained SES Deputy Commander Greg Snape.

“It is usually very localised and not widespread.

“Depending on the state

of the area where it’s falling - thickly forested, grassland, or already saturated - runoff travels overland, downhill, following contours into gullies, as it seeks a path to rivers and the sea.

“Flash flooding comes with very little warning, can happen in a matter of

hours (not days or weeks) and is usually the product of thunderstorms and supercells.

“While not necessarily deep, flash flooding can be very fast-flowing, collecting lots of debris, impacting roads, and quickly becoming extreme hazards to persons

unprepared for it.

“Waters 200mm deep and moving with force will take a 4WD off the road, and modern vehicles’ electronics are badly affected,” Greg added.

Flash flood-prone areas include Pindimar Rd, Myall Way, Booral Rd, M1 north of Viney Creek, Viney Creek Road East, The Branch Lane, and The Bucketts Way in some areas, such as near Wards River.

The best flash flood advice the SES can give is to simply delay your trip and to listen to advice given on the road.

In just a matter of hours, flash flooding can clear out, especially after rainfall ceases.

“Riverine flooding occurs when natural watercourses begin to back up, not handling the sheer volume of water coming down in prolonged rainfall,” Greg continued.

“Much like a bathtub filling up, water can actually go uphill and move back upstream as it hits choke

points.

“The 2015 East Coast Low event saw rivers breach their banks at Mill Creek and Saggers Creek near Stroud, and in 2021/22 Bulahdelah was affected by riverine flooding in the Upper Myall River, which actually flowed on to raise the level of the Myall Lakes, hence affecting Nerong, Bombah Point and the National Park.”

Further down, where rivers become estuaries around Tea Gardens/ Hawks Nest and Pindimar/ Bundabah, riverine flooding is less of an issue, but flash flooding is the biggest concern.

Residents are best advised to simply become familiar with the low-lying areas that are prone to flash flooding, such as main roadways or access routes, and understand that BOM warnings are never specific enough to say that one particular area is going to be affected.

q Flash flooding along Winda Woppa is largely the result of the heavily terraformed landscape; water has no escape.

q Birubi Point Surf Life Saving Club members celebrate their funding boost with Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington.

q Flash flooding along Mungo Brush Road will clear up sooner than most people think.

q Some flash flooding takes a little longer, with no drainage it has to seep into the ground.

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Century old tree felled for fence

By Marian SAMPSON

ECONETWORK Port Stephens, Landcare volunteers and members of the community are grinding their teeth over the removal of a 100-year-old blackbutt tree that resided in the majority on Council land, which was felled as part of an existing Development Application (DA).

Sue Olsen of EcoNetwork Port Stephens told News Of The Area, “The removal of the tree is part of the development application to install a brick fence around a property which adjoins the Bridle Trail in Nelson Bay was granted in 2016.”

The tree was estimated to be around a century old.

“The loss of such a tree, mostly on council land, as we understand, for the desire for a brick fence on the entire boundary which required part root removal for foundations is a tragedy,” Ms Olsen said.

“This may have been avoided if planners were supported to look at potential developments through an environmental lens.

“Apparently the DA when submitted identified potential trees for removal so this was apparent at the time.

“Internal council development control

plans need to change so that assessment officers know the size of trees to potentially be removed and are encouraged to think actively to create positive compromises.

“In this case, a fence near the tree with different material with shallow foundations may have been possible.”

The tree has now been removed, however some are speculating whether the brick fence will ever be erected.

The vast majority of properties adjoining the Bridle Trail do not have any fencing between their properties and the public land.

Evert Grobbelaar, Development and Compliance Section Manager at Port Stephens Council told News Of The Area, “When a development application (DA) is lodged, Council is

required to consider the impact the proposed works may have on trees under the EP&A Act and Section B1 and B2 of Council’s Development Control Plan (DCP).

“As part of the assessment process for development applications, Council staff assess trees on the proposed DA site and adjoining areas to determine if structural tree root zones or branches could be impacted.

“This includes a site inspection to observe the presence of nearby trees.

“If trees are present in the development footprint or potentially impacted, Council will usually request the applicant submit an Arborist Report or Ecological Report to assess the removal or retention of the affected trees.

“Council will determine the appropriateness of removing or retaining trees depending on safety, ecological factors, amenity benefits, heritage values or any other features of the tree,” he said.

q The trunk falls.

q The first limb being cut down.

q The intact blackbutt tree on Council land.

q The felled tree, ready for removal.

Illuminate Raymond Terrace rescheduled

ILLUMINATE

Raymond Terrace has been rescheduled for Saturday 15 June due to the prediction of heavy rain last Saturday.

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

fireworks display over the Hunter River.

Illuminate Raymond Terrace is funded through the Multicultural NSW Stronger Local Council Major Festival Grants Program, providing $50,000, and seeks to highlight the diversity of the Raymond Terrace community in an evening focussed on inclusion, culture, and belonging.

Mayor Ryan Palmer said Council is anticipating significant community interest.

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

Palmer said.

“Thanks to additional funding from the NSW Government, we've expanded Illuminate 2024, activating Hunter and King Streets as well.

“This means a bigger event footprint with exciting new additions like market stalls and a dedicated zone for special visits from the Port Stephens Mobile Library and the Rural Fire Service fire truck.

“Get ready for a pedestrian-friendly experience as we transform these streets into vibrant hubs for our local business to actively participate in the action,” he continued.

Illuminate will ignite as a vibrant community celebration, opening with a Citizenship Ceremony to

welcome Port Stephens’ newest Australian citizens and fostering a sense of belonging throughout the evening.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the NSW Government for their funding that brings Illuminate to life, allowing us to give our newest citizens a truly unforgettable welcome.

“Just imagine it – a night filled with dazzling fire and light, delicious food, and friendly faces – the perfect way for our newest Australians to connect with their new community in a fun and lasting way.

“We’re also proud that many of the event elements are a collaboration with Port Stephens locals, such as live entertainment by Annual Award Winner Jacob Ridgeway, and Battle of the

Arts 2024 participants from High Schools across Port Stephens.

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

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

“Illuminate will be Port Stephens’ biggest cultural event to date, as Council and local residents prepare to transform Raymond Terrace into a vibrant celebration of community, belonging and diversity,” said Mr Kamper.

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

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

Illuminate Raymond Terrace will take place from 3 to 9pm on Saturday 1 June, and is a free event made possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Read more about the event at pscouncil.info/ illuminate-raymond-terrace.

PBL Program celebrates student achievements

By Marian SAMPSON

EVERY week

the local school community celebrates students that step up and show their commitment to acting responsibly while striving for excellence.

Justin Tonks, Irrawang High School’s Positive Behaviour for Learning Program (PBL) coordinator, told News Of The Area, “Irrawang High School is proud to be a PBL school, and a partner in the Raymond Terrace Community PBL program.

“At school, students are rewarded each week for demonstrating our school values of ‘respect, responsibility and personal best’.

“For many years we have seen the benefits and positive changes with the way our students represent our school, and engage with the wider Port Stephens

community,” he said.

This week's PBL award nominees:

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

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

• Nixon from Salt Ash Public School was also nominated for demonstrating Community PBL values throughout an ANZAC service.

Nixon went above and beyond, showing an outstanding level of respect and setting an example for others at the event.

• Raymond Terrace Public School student Charlotte was nominated for acting responsibly at the Zone Cross Country Carnival by assisting staff with packing up and showing respect and care for younger peers throughout the day.

• Lola from Grahamstown Public School was nominated for willingly stepping into the referee role at weekend soccer.

• Will from Irrawang High School was nominated for representing Australia in a futsal competition in the Philippines.

Irrawang High congratulates Will on his awesome achievement, and for demonstrating the school PBL values of ‘respect, responsibility and personal best’.

Hunter River High School’s Charlotte has been nominated for her excellence

in soccer, which has seen her travel to New Zealand to play.

Charlotte always demonstrates the school’s PBL values of ‘respect, responsibility and excellence’.

• Ivy of Medowie Public School was nominated for being an empathetic and compassionate student.

During Starstruck rehearsals, she was very patient, assisting other

students who had difficulty in following the dance routine.

• Seaham Public School’s Abbey is a responsible student who helped another student on the bus.

When the other student missed his stop, Abbey was able to communicate with her parents and the Principal information about the bus and the driver which assisted in getting the

their

student home safely.

• Buddy of Karuah Public School was nominated for upholding the Community PBL values. Buddy always demonstrates persistence and determination when challenged and consistently strives to achieve personal goals.

The NOTA congratulates all of this week’s PBL award nominees.

Applications open for suburban uni hubs

APPLICATIONS are now open to establish up to four ‘Suburban University Study Hubs’.

The hubs aim to give students from the outer suburbs of major cities –potentially including in Port Stephens – access to tertiary education.

This builds on the 34 existing Regional

University Study Hubs located across the country. In 2023, these Hubs supported almost 4,000 students.

The Suburban University Study Hubs will be established in outer suburban areas without a significant physical university campus and where the local population

has a low rate of university qualifications.

Member for Paterson

Meryl Swanson said this will make it easier for young people who live outside the major cities to get a degree.

“Almost one in two Australians in their late 20s have a university degree, but that’s not the case in

the outer suburbs.

“In the next ten years, more and more jobs will require a university or TAFE qualification.

“The postcode you live in shouldn’t be a barrier to getting a degree, and this opportunity could be life changing for suburban communities like Paterson.

“The Hubs will provide

support close to home for students that would otherwise need to travel long distances to get to and from an inner-city campus.”

Eligible organisations are now invited to apply, with applications closing at 5pm AEST, 29 July 2024. Applications will be evaluated by a panel from various government

agencies as part of a competitive process, with new Hubs expected to be operational by Semester 1, 2025.

More information about the Suburban University Study Hubs program and how to apply can be found by visiting www.education. gov.au/suburbanuniversity-study-hubs.

q This week's nominees receiving

awards at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace.

Native flying fox caught in barbed-wire fence

By Thomas O’KEEFE

ARTIFICIAL hazards

continue to prove dangerous for our native fauna, as discovered by Lily the greyheaded flying fox, who became entangled in a barbed-wire fence near Myall Quays estate last month.

So-named for the lily pond nearby her rescue, the

furry flyer had evidently not seen the low, thin-wired fence that separates the Council-owned nature strip from the estate’s community space.

One Myall Quays resident heard the bat’s screeches of pain early in the morning, which led to a timely call to volunteer group WINC (Wildlife In Need of Care).

According to Steve, president of the local community group, Lily was in distress for some time, and attempts to untangle the flying fox proved fruitless.

WINC’s nearest bat expert, Emma, drove all the way in from Dungog, at her own expense, to help disentangle Lily from the fence and take her into care.

“Emma from WINC was very good and knew exactly what she was doing,” Steve told NOTA.

The injuries included bad tearing of Lily’s wing membrane, as well as some exposed and damaged bones.

“Flying foxes like to swoop down for a drink before heading back to camp, and, contrary to popular opinion, flying foxes have good vision, but at that time of day, she just

Hydrogen hub given green light

THE NSW Government has announced planning approval for a $207.6 million hydrogen hub in the Hunter.

Construction of the hub at Kooragang Island is expected to begin in mid 2025.

The hub, led by Origin Future Fuels, is expected to initially deliver approximately 55 megawatts

of electrolyser capacity by 2026, with an aim to scale up to over one gigawatt of capacity over the next decade.

Minister for Climate Change and the Environment Penny Sharpe said the facility will be a “regional cornerstone of the hydrogen industry”.

Minister for the Hunter

Yasmin Catley believes the region has the potential to be a leading producer of green hydrogen.

“The Hub offers us an opportunity to bring back work lost when the former government shipped manufacturing jobs offshore."

Green hydrogen is created through electrolysis

(splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen) which can be used as a feedstock in industrial processes and as a fuel source in the transport sector.

The hub development will support the hydrogen industry in NSW by establishing a “commercial-scale green hydrogen supply chain” and a hydrogen refuelling network

q Imagine flying low and fast, as bats do –would you see the barbed-wire fence?

couldn’t see the barbed wire fence,” Emma told NOTA.

“Barbed wire is our worst nightmare, so removing it is ideal, otherwise putting up some white-coloured tape, tassels, or a pool noodle to enhance the fence’s visibility for bats,” Emma explained.

“Sugar gliders can get caught the same way.”

While some people

for the Hunter region and NSW.

The green hydrogen will be used by industry, with the majority going to Orica’s nearby ammonium nitrate manufacturing facility to help decarbonise its operations.

The development will save the equivalent of more than 52,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year from Orica’s facility.

may have an automatically negative prejudice towards bats and flying foxes, their critical role as frontline pollinators has been explored in NOTA, and, up close, these creatures have their own kind of beauty, not to mention, a clear intelligence, according to several carers.

Lily the flying fox is now in a care facility with other flying foxes in Cessnock, and is reportedly doing very well.

The project will create 160 construction jobs with ten ongoing roles.

Federal Member for Newcastle Sharon Claydon said, “Green hydrogen will play a critical role in Australia’s transformation to net zero.

“I am pleased to see this important project progressing, following the $70 million investment from the Commonwealth Government.”

Port Stephens named as a top destination for electric vehicles

By Simon EKINS

PORT Stephens has been announced as one of the top locations in Australia for road trippers to travel in a battery-electric vehicle (EV).

Port Stephens was named as part of the

‘Power Town’ shortlist of Australian locations bursting with culture, history, natural beauty and a special appeal that makes them perfect stops for any road trip.

Importantly, while perhaps not the most obvious choices on the

map, these destinations also have accessible and compatible EV charging facilities in, as well as on, the way to and from the town.

Toyota enlisted Teigan Nash, an Australian travel expert, to identify worthy contenders from each

state and territory across the country selected for the shortlist for Toyota’s Power Town Award.

Teigan said the Power Town shortlist has a plethora of activities and attractions that locals and visitors alike can benefit from when travelling in an EV.

The shortlisted locations chosen were Port Stephens NSW, Katherine NT, Moreton

Soldiers Point Pennants triumph

By Peter SMITH

SOLDIERS POINT Bowling Club entered six Pennant Teams in this year's Newcastle Zone Open Pennants.

This is the main Inter-Club competition with some 80 male and female Soldiers Point bowlers participating.

The First Grade Team topped their section, giving them two lives in the Zone Final at Hamilton.

However, the Team narrowly lost its first match to Raymond Terrace - the Jets!

Soldiers Point then beat Beresfield meaning they had to play the Jets again in the Grand Final.

Soldiers Point then had a convincing win-68 shots to 41-with all three rinks winning comprising skips T. Antram, M. Beesley and A.Glesson. The Soldiers Point Sixth Grade Team also won a Pennant Flag in a dramatic victory-more details next week!

This is the first time for many years that the club has won two Pennant flags and club President Steve congratulated all players for this achievement.

Bay QLD, Daylesford VIC, Strahan TAS, Esperance WA and Clare Valley SA.

“While all seven towns live up to Toyota’s Power Town ethos, Clare Valley ultimately provided Aussies with a sense of electric excitement and intrigue, earning itself the title of Toyota’s Power Town,” Teigan said.

Toyota Australia’s

Chief Marketing Officer, Vin Naidoo said it has been an exciting time collaborating with Teigan for the inaugural Power Town award.

“With more Aussies looking to make the switch to electric, we want to showcase that hitting the road and travelling to regional towns across Australia is still possible.”

q Pennant Team: B Arnold, D.Tarrant, P. Russell, T.Antram, M.Watt, W.Shipley, C.Ramage, B.Ahoy, D.Clarke, M.Sheppard, M.Beesley and T.Hinton.

q Lily’s wing membrane was torn by the barbed wire, and some tiny bones mangled.

q Lily, the flying fox, in the caring hands of her rescuers.

Nuclear: Cheaper than renewables?

DEAR News Of The Area,

IN Letters to the Editor, 30 May 2024, Kenneth Higgs, Raymond Terrace, quoted the CSIRO GENCOST Report to discredit the Federal Opposition’s strong support for nuclear energy.

GENCOST is inaccurate.

It has been widely criticised for claiming that renewables are cheaper than nuclear as a source of reliable energy. GENCOST uses data plate capacity to attribute capital costs to generation technology.

Data plate capacity is a measure of the amount of electricity generated under perfect wind and solar conditions 24/7. On average, wind and solar rarely achieve more than one third of that capacity.

Therefore, the GENCOST figures for wind turbines and grid solar must be multiplied by three to convert the data plate capital cost to a realistic generation capital cost.

Additionally, turbines and grid solar only last for 20 years whereas nuclear plants can be safely operated beyond 70 years.

So, renewable infrastructure costs must be multiplied again by at least three to put any price comparison on an ‘apples for apples’ basis with nuclear.

What does this mean for Australia’s energy

READING by Lynne Miles: Matthew 5: 7 & 8"Blessed are the merciful for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

future?

The turbines, grid solar and batteries currently in use, or under construction, will all need to be replaced by 2050. Australian taxpayers will need to find the hundreds of billions of dollars again by 2050, and then again by 2070.

If we start building large scale nuclear concurrently, we can avoid these massive replacement costs and achieve cheap 24/7 energy.

Australia needs to legalise nuclear power (the norm in developed nations) and start

building large-scale nuclear power plants. This will provide us with cheap and clean electricity for what we demand now and into the future, without the vast environmental destruction and obscene costs.

Now is the time to start building largescale nuclear power stations for 2050.

Regards, Bruce MURRAY, Tea Gardens.

How many stars in the universe?

By Dave RENEKE

HOW many indeed?

This is the number one question I always get asked when giving a lecture. In the vastness of space, there's a place called the Milky Way, and it's not just a chocolate bar!

It's actually a huge collection of stars, like a giant city in the sky.

Imagine looking up at night and seeing not just a few stars, but billions and billions of them, stretching out as far as you can see.

That's the Milky Way - a cosmic wonderland filled with twinkling lights.

But here's the thing: astronomers haven't counted every single star in the Milky Way because, well, there are just so many!

It's like trying to count all the grains of sand on a beach - it's practically impossible.

Instead, they use super-smart methods to figure out how many stars there are.

One way they do this is by looking at how much starlight there is in different parts of the sky.

It's kind of like trying to guess how many people are in a crowd by looking at how bright the lights are in different areas.

By studying the brightness of the stars, astronomers can make a pretty good guess about

Dave

how many there are in total.

Another way they estimate the number of stars is by zooming in on specific areas of the Milky Way and counting the stars there.

Then, they use maths to figure out how many stars there might be in the entire galaxy, like our Milky Way.

It's like taking a small grain of sand from a full jar and then guessing how many more grains of sand are in the whole jar based on that sample.

But space isn't always as clear as a night without clouds.

Sometimes, there are things like dust clouds and gas that get in the way and make it hard to see the stars. But astronomers are like detectives - they use special tools and techniques to see through the cosmic fog and get a clearer picture of the stars hiding behind it.

And what they've found is truly mindblowing: the Milky Way is home to an absolutely astonishing number of starssomewhere between 100 billion and 400 billion!

There are more stars in the Universe than heartbeats for every human being who ever lived - it's just too huge to even imagine!

is an astronomer, writer, lecturer and space historian heard on over 50 radio stations each week across Australia. Visit Dave’s website: www.davidreneke.com.

DEAR Jasminda,

Do you ever worry if you'll be replaced by Artificial Intelligence?

Bob D.

Dear Bob,

I doubt artificial intelligence could provide an appropriate response, but why ask me, let's ask Chat GPT.

Q: I am being replaced as a columnist by Chat GPT. What should I do?

A: It can be tough to accept being replaced, but it's important to try to stay positive and move forward in a constructive way.

Consider reaching out to your editor to discuss the reasons for the change and see if there are any other opportunities within the company.

You could also explore opportunities with other publications or platforms to continue writing and sharing your voice.

Remember that being replaced doesn't diminish your talent or value as a writer, and it's important to keep that in mind as you navigate this transition.

Oh, that was good.

And alarming.

But it didn't sound anything like this column.

Let's try again.

But knowing that there are so many stars out there makes you realise just how vast and incredible our universe really is.

Will we ever reach the stars?

The prospect is tantalising, but the challenges are immense.

Technological advancements may one day make it possible, but currently, it's a distant dream.

If we do manage to journey to other star systems, the likelihood of encountering other intelligent life remains uncertain.

However, the vastness of the universe suggests the possibility of such encounters, sparking both excitement and speculation among scientists and dreamers alike.

So, when you stargaze again, remember that each one of those stars is a Sun, just like ours in the darkness of space, burning brightly and filling the cosmos with wonder.

And who knows what other secrets are waiting to be discovered among the billions of stars that make up our galactic home?

It's a mystery that's just waiting to be explored.

Hey, I just ducked outside to check on an event winding up right now.

A rare planetary alignment on display in our pre-dawn skies.

Just imagine six planets all in a row in one

Q: I'm being replaced as a columnist by AI. Give me a funny response.

A: Well I guess I'll have to start my own newspaper with blackjack and hookers. Oh dear. Okay. Closer.

Q: I am being replaced as a columnist by AI. Give me a sarcastic response.

A: Oh great, because clearly a robot has much more insight and wit than I do. I guess I'll just go polish my typewriter and cry into my ancient newspaper collection. Bob, I wasn't worried about being replaced by AI, but now I'm not so sure. Thank you for ruining my day, and possibly my year.

I'm off to find some typewriter cleaner. Maybe a tear-soaked newspaper would do the trick.

Carpe diem, Jasminda (with assistance, just this once, from ChatGPT).

part of the sky, and you can spot them from your backyard this week! Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, Mars, Neptune, and Saturn are in a rare celestial parade for your enjoyment.

To catch this spectacle, rise early, at least an hour before sunrise, preferably in an area free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the eastern horizon.

Binoculars will enhance the experience. Don't miss this magical event!

q How many stars are there in the universe?

q

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Stinker’s History: The Asquith clan (part three)

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

FISHERMEN could do anything in the early days.

They often had to as mechanics, doctors, dentists and certainly veterinarians were rarely seen.

One such fisherman, Charlie Asquith, has a hundred stories.

“I was talking to Vic Whitney down the pub and I was telling him that I had a cat and I wanted him docked,” Charlie said.

“No problem,” said Vic.

“Bring him around and I’ll do him in the morning.”

“How will I get him down there?” Charlie quizzed.

“Just put him in a sugar bag, he’ll be right,” Vic said, seeming to know what he was talking about.

When Charlie arrived at Vic’s place he shook the cat to the bottom and cut a little hole in the bag with his pocket knife.

He pulled his “little knackers” through the hole and just went zip.

“That’s it,” said the bush vet.

“When you get home just open the bag and stand clear when you let him out.

“He won’t be real happy.”

“Neither would I be,” Charlie winced.

Charlie gathered the kids together and told them to get ready to let the cat out of the bag.

“When he is let out he’s gonna go like a rocket,” Charlie said.

The kids were scared stiff of what was expected to be a crazed cat.

“The family cringed in the corner of the room and out came the cat… all he did was meow and rub up against my leg,” Charlie said.

“Another successful operation.”

Stinker’s Fishin’: Weather poor but fishing fine

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

ONE word for the weather over the past month –unpredictable. Rain, wind, rolling ocean swell and sporadic sunshine.

Of the few opportunities available for those of us who try to catch a fish, the news is all good.

Inside the harbour, bream have taken up their regular winter residence along the Nelson Bay Breakwall with excellent catches reported recently.

Cooked prawns remain the preferred bait and the trick is to let your bait wash

as close to the rocks as possible.

Elsewhere inside the port I have heard that blue swimmer crabs are tap dancing from Soldiers Point west.

A few mud crabs to report in Tilligerry and the Karuah River.

On the beaches at this time of the year we would be expecting huge schools of mullet to be moving north.

Disappointingly, for the local commercial fishers and those who enjoy a feast of fresh sea mullet, the season has been poor to date with catches down on recent years.

The fishermen I have spoken to suggest that is all weather related.

On the brighter side, Corlette champion Andrew Cox returned from Stockton Beach with a thumping 2.75 tailor (pictured).

Tailor around the 3kg mark are few and far between.

Such was not always the case as tailor to 7kg were regularly landed off the rocks on the northern end of Samurai Beach using big sea garfish for bait.

Unfortunately, it seems that those days are gone.

q Fishermen could do anything. Charlie Asquith hard at work.

Game of scrums SPORT

By Thomas O’KEEFE

RETURNING rain did not deter the Tea Gardens Hawks Men’s Seniors from grasping the home-ground advantage against the Raymond Terrace Magpies at Myall Park on Saturday 1 June.

Though morning downpours had cancelled the junior games, as well as many other matches around the zone, Myall Park’s resilience proved itself again, allowing the Men’s team to lead-in for the later Women’s Tackle match.

Water falling in from all directions made the ball slippery and hard to handle, with much of the game’s attempts at continuity succumbing to a series of knock-ons, making it a true ‘game of scrums’ only a few minutes in, and throughout the match’s entirety.

While Raymond Terrace failed to capitalise on an early

gap in the Hawks’ defence, the father-son dynamic duo of Ryan and Shaq Saunders led the Hawks attack, nearly crossing the line on two early heart-stopping occasions, and were finally rewarded with Ryan’s sliding first try eleven minutes in.

The Hawks’ second try came amidst much confusion for the Magpies, believing their defender had held the ball up in-goal, but the referee was not uncertain at all, awarding the timely forward momentum and grounding from Hawks’ Luke Worth as the second try of the match, converted by Shaq.

The scrums and fumbles continued for both sides as the rain came down, sometimes horizontally, on the bonechilling southerly winds, the conditions causing some rookie-level mistakes, like over-throwing passes.

Just before halftime, the

Magpies finally scored their first, pushing up and down, back and forth the soggy field to get there.

The second half saw much less scoring, with long stretches as both teams battled it out against the weather and each other – not less than two Magpies were carried off the field with ankle injuries, and momentum was constantly lost to more scrums caused by ball-drops.

The Hawks’ Luke Perry finally scored their third try in the 54th minute, in the far right corner, but conversions were hard to come by in the rain. With the merciless weather severely hampering play, the ‘game of scrums’ ended at a 14-6 victory for the Hawks, doubtless that all players were happy to get out of their soaked uniforms, and settle in to watch the women’s match next.

q Andrew Cox with his better than average Stockton Beach tailor.

q Hawks star Ryan Saunders sliding into the saturated end-zone to score the first try.

q Hawks player Luke Perry passing off to help make another successful play.

Medowie FC juniors to represent Newcastle at annual Community State Cup tournament

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In a huge achievement for the Port Stephens-based club, the Medowie juniors will line up for both boys and girls Newcastle representative squads in the Under 12s, 13s, 14s and 16 years age groups.

The prestigious championship will be staged from July 15-19 and features the cream of junior community talent across the state.

Port Stephens soccer legend Matt Morris is one of two Medowie FC mentors to be appointed coach of Newcastle representative teams. The club stalwart will prepare the Newcastle Under 16s boys

squad while colleague Jaye Walker is in charge of the Under 13 Girls outfit.

A proud Morris told News of The Area that the Medowie club’s honour roll was “a testament of the outstanding talent coming through the Bumblebees junior system”.

“This is a tremendous feat by the club and a just reward for all those

New mentoring role for Murphy

By Chris KARAS

ORGANISING team

mates on a rugby field has become second nature for Nelson Bay Gropers journeyman Danny Murphy.

That competitive edge and desire to educate a new generation of rising young half backs still flickers for the evergreen playmaker, who at 45 years of age is one of the longest survivors in NSW Suburban top grade rugby.

With over 400 matches under his belt in a decorated career that has spanned three decades, the stalwart number nine remains a vital cog in coach Michael Wiringi’s plans during

this year’s Hunter Rugby Suburban series.

After helping the Gropers lift the Presidents Cup premiership trophy in his debut season with the club last year, the experienced Murphy will focus on a new mentoring role for the 2024 campaign.

The injury-riddled half back has taken a back seat while tutoring the Gropers’ current crop of exciting young halves that have burst onto the Suburban Rugby first grade scene.

A super fit Murphy commenced the season as the Gropers’ team general before stepping back to give outstanding number nine rookies Khace Petera, Jack Ballard and Jake Langsford an opportunity to show their wares in the top grade.

The popular clubman told News Of The Area that nurturing the Gropers’ new wave of young talent was “a proud honour”.

“I’m really enjoying the role and

q Legendary Nelson Bay rugby half back Danny Murphy with star pupils Jack Ballard, Jake Langsford and Khace Petera.

local youngsters that continue to hone their skills through sheer commitment and enthusiasm,” quipped Matt.

Medowie FC’s Newcastle junior representatives include: Under 12 Girls: Amariyah Wilson; Under 12 Boys: Toby Cox, Taylor Walker, Chace White, Byron Hunt, Jack Blue and Lachlan Wright; Under 13

relishing the chance to work with emerging juniors like Khace, Jack and Jake and help them develop their skills in senior company,” revealed Danny, who played ten seasons with the Penrith Emus in the Sydney Rugby competition.

“We have a wealth of talent bubbling through from our triumphant Under 18s premiershipwinning colts of last season including a special group of halves that have the skills and vision to go a long way,” said the wily veteran who has locked horns with some of the toughest warriors in NSW Rugby over the years.

“I am so lucky to be involved with a traditional club like Nelson Bay that boasts a great playing culture and team spirit that is second to none,” he added.

Murphy was discovered as a fifteen year old playmaker at St Columba's College in Springwood before forcing his way into the Penrith Colts squads.

He was graded by the Emus in 1999 and graduated to first grade ranks where he honed his skills in the premier NSW Shute Shield arena.

After chalking up ten years service and 250 appearances for

Tenacious Hawks push Central all the way

By Chris KARAS

COURAGE and enthusiasm are words synonymous with the Northern Hawks first grade rugby league team in the 2024 Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup series.

They may be winless after seven rounds but Brad Tighe’s inexperienced youth brigade have gained plenty of admirers for their stout hearted performances in the early phase of this year’s competition.

During the recent Women In League round fixture at Tomaree Oval, the Hawks – who represent Port Stephens in the Denton Cup –were gallant in a 16-6 loss to sixth placed Central Newcastle.

In one of their best defensive efforts of the season the Northern line up tackled themselves to a standstill and were locked 0-0 with their more fancied opponents at the half time break.

Central staved off a fierce challenge with tries by centre Tyrone Nean (2) and winger Kain Anderson after the interval and two conversions from five eighth Logan Radzievic.

Elusive winger Ryan Weatherall scored the lone try for Northern with hooker Floyd Tighe adding the extras.

Talented utility Liam Walsh produced an outstanding game for the Hawks with his skilful attacking play and copybook defence a feature for the home side.

Tilligerry Social Golf Club

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OUTRIGHT winner.

Matt Baldwin. 38

Runner up.

Bill McMaster 37

Bonus points winner.

Brian Riddell. 32

Runner up.

Wendy Couvaras. 31. C/b

Ball winners.

Ron McKay. 31

Bryan Porter. 30

Adam Cowie. 29

John McDonald. 28

Colin Marsden. 27

Sean Brennan. 27 Bradman Award.

Walsh was ably supported by hard running second rower Henry Penn and teak-tough prop Tyson Hodge who led the way in defence and metres gained with the ball.

In encouraging signs for the future the Northern Under 19s team, spearheaded by emerging lock Rylee Moses-Kincaid, posted a 25-0 victory over their Central counterparts.

Central proved too strong in the reserve grade fixture with an emphatic 52-6 win.

The Northern Hawks host Western Suburbs Rosellas in their next home match on Saturday June 15 at Tomaree Oval with first grade kick-off at 5pm.

Girls: Alexis Funnell, Ella Gillespie and Lillianah Skaines; Under 13

Boys: Cooper Deacon, Owen Kempf, Lincoln Prout, Tyler Lavender, Noah Davison and Jonah Dorn; Under 14

Boys: Caleb Pacevski, Koby Spencer and Cooper Brewster; Under 16 Boys: Eli Bass, Kayden Morris, Sebastian Redman, James Dolan, Samuel Poole and Ben Ringrose.

Penrith, the crafty number nine linked with the Warnervale Wildcats and Avoca Sharks in the Central Coast Rugby competition.

Danny helped steer the Sharks to a third grade premiership in 2019 before moving to Medowie and piloting the Marauders to a Hunter Suburban championship the following season.

Today the highly regarded Murphy is a valuable asset for the Nelson Bay club and predicts a bright future ahead.

“We have overcome a slow start to the 2024 season and now have a settled top grade line up bristling with a fine mix of experience and youth that are hungry for more success,” he declared.

Last Saturday’s top of the table clash with Singleton Red Bulls at Bill Strong Oval was cancelled due to the ‘big wet’ but the legendary half still believes the Gropers are the team to beat for this year’s title.

q Wily hooker Floyd Tighe has turned in strong performances for the Northern Hawks in Denton Cup action this season.

Muree Golf Results

By Lee RANKIN

Talent time for netballers at state titles

By Chris KARAS

PORT Stephens and Nelson Bay Netball Associations will unveil their array of talent at this weekend’s HART State Senior Netball Championships in Sydney.

The annual three day carnival showcases the strength of grassroots netball and brings together the best Opens, 17 years and 15 years and under players from across the State.

This year’s event will be staged at venues in Campbelltown and Camden from Saturday June 8 to Monday June 10.

Both Port Stephens and Nelson Bay will join several other competitive clubs from the Central Coast/ Hunter and North Coast regions at the showpiece event that has proved a pathway for future Australian Diamonds champions over the years.

q The Port Stephens 15yrs representative netball squad have performed strongly in lead up carnivals.

representative convenor

told News Of The Area that the Nelson Bay club was hoping to duplicate the deeds of last year’s Opens team that brought home the NSW Senior Division 3 trophy.

“We experienced memorable campaigns in 2023 by winning two State titles that proved a great fillip for our small association,” Amanda

Nelson Bay Club Results

26 MAY – 1 June 2024

Sunday 26 May 2024

Men’s Stableford Gymea Course

1 Simon Garrett (22) 31 C/B

2 Michael Stockenhuber (18) 31

3 Peter Courts (23) 29 C/B

Women’s Stableford Gymea Course

1 Claudia Stockenhuber (31) 27

2 Judy Fogarty (34) 26

Monday 27 May 2024

Vets Stableford Division 1.

1 Chris Gilbert 23

2 James Horgan 22 Division 2.

1 Stewart Brian 23

2 Warren Cannon 21

Tuesday 28 May 2024

Ladies Foursomes.

Overall winners

1 Barbara Frost & Rita Fitzgerald 77.5

Place Getters:

1 Barbara Frost & Rita Fitzgerald 77.5

2 Gail Murray & Marg Reimer 85 c/b

3 Annette Rumble & Tina Jeggo 85

Wednesday 29 May 2024

Men’s Stableford: Brush Box Course

A1 Jamie O’Connor (3) 39

A2 Guy Jennings (12) 36

A3 Gavin Rocher (15) 35

B1 Mark Fisher (19) 41

B2 Alan Drake (20) 39

B3 Phil Walker (23) 36c/b

C1 Peter Parry (32) 33

C2 Flynn O’Malley (26) 32c/b

C3 Glenn Sutton (33) 32c/b

Men’s Stableford: Christmas Courses

A1 Kevin Wright (14) 37

A2 Brad Rostron (11) 35c/b

A3 Rod Cox ( 15) 35

B1 Peter Leuenberger (21) 37c/b

B2 Jarrah Morgan (23) 37c/b

B3 Brad McKay (18) 37

C1 Peter Graf (27) 38c/b

C2 Peter Scmalz (28) 38

C3 John Fletcher (31) 35

Women’s Stableford: Christmas Course

Overall Winners

1 Melinda Russell (31) 28

Women’s Par Gymea

A1Monica Good (30) +4

A2 Arja Levonpera (21) 0

A3 Mary Conway (30) -1 c/b

B1 Heather Crutch (40) 0 c/b

B2 Brenda Wark (39) 0

B3 Margaret Hogan (34) -1 c/b

C1 Linda Goudge (46) -2

C2 Lorraine Wilcock (47) -3 c/b

C3 Liz Tinkler (54) -3 c/b

Vets Results

1 Mike Coghlan 21

2 B Beverley 19

Friday 31 May 2024

Ladies Stableford: Christmas Bush Course

Overall winners

1 Lynda Le Bas (40) 39C/B

2 Shirley Anicich (50) 39

3 Debbie Childs (25) 36

Men’s Stableford:

Christmas Bush Course

A1 Michael Hooper (0) 38

A2 Chris Mawson (9) 37C/B

A3 Daivd Kirby (8) 37C/B

A4 Neil Young (17) 37

B1 Tony Johnston (31) 43

B2 Neil Edwards (21) 41

B3 John Delaney (19) 39

B4 Zbigniew Wasilewicz (27) 38C/B

Saturday 1 June 2024

Rained Out

reflected.

“After tasting success at the NSW Senior titles our 12 years team claimed the State Junior Division 4 trophy a few weeks later to cap another milestone in our proud 40 year history,” she added.

The Port Stephens club also proved competitive against much larger associations at last year’s State carnivals staged in the Hunter and

Sydney. They will parade some exciting prospects under the guidance of stalwart representative convenor Sam Rumbel.

Nelson Bay and Port Stephens senior squads tuned up for this weekend’s State titles with strong performances at the recent Great Lakes Carnival.

Power women rally to sink Hawks in AFL thriller

By Chris KARAS

PORT Stephens Power AFL womens team have registered one of their bravest victories in the Hunter-Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Plate competition.

A courageous Power line up mastered the wet conditions at Pasterfield Sports Complex last Saturday to edge out rivals Cardiff Hawks 14-10 in a classic contest.

Trailing 8-0 at the half time interval, the Power surged in the third quarter with two vital goals by key forward Ella Toscano to grab a 12-10 lead.

Port Stephens sealed victory with two behinds in an absorbing final stanza to consolidate second spot on the ladder with 20 points – just four behind undefeated competition leaders Lake Macquarie on 24 points.

It was a rousing triumph for

Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association

By Gary WATT

RESULTS from a Stableford competition played at Tanilba Bay GC on Monday 27th May 2024 with 47 players.

Nett Winner : Bill McMaster, 41pts.

Nett Runner Up : Jamie Carr, 40pts.

Bonus Point Winner : Bruce Arndell, 38pts. c/b

Bonus Point Runner Up : Ian Dean, 38pts.

Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole :

Div 1 : Wal Hutchinson.

Div 2 : Ross Dobson.

Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, :

Div 1 : John McDonald.

Div 2 : No Winner.

Drive & Chip, 7th Hole,

Div 1 : Jamie Carr.

Div 2 : Bryan Porter.

Drive & Chip, 18th Hole,

Div 1 : Jim Gill.

Div 2 : John Jefferson.

Ball Winners : Barry Leo 37pts, Ross Dobson 35pts, Col Kerrison 35pts, Bryan Porter 35pts, Greg Hinton 34pts, Graham Woolley 34pts, Warren Deuis 34pts, Shayne Mullarvey 33pts,

the Power women who were best served by the radar boot of Toscano, dynamic winger Jessie Blyth and midfield warriors Samantha Furner, Sarah Masiero, Tamara Stacker and Hannah McDermott.

The indefatigable Blyth was judged best on ground for her tireless and skilful display, closely followed by Cardiff wizard Annika Lawrence.

Port Stephens’ inspirational skipper Josie Johnson told News Of The Area that the win over the Hawks was “full of courage and team spirit”.

“To down such a potent side like Cardiff in tough conditions speaks volumes for our character and commitment,” beamed a jubilant Johnson.

“It was a real slog out there between two evenly-matched teams and I’m so proud of the effort produced by all squad members,” the skipper added.

Tony Care 33pts, Dave Hurley 33pts, Gary Watt 32pts, Phil Sherwood 32pts, Michael Best 31pts, John Evans 31pts, John McDonald 30pts, Robert Paul 30pts, and Tom Creigh 30pts.

Lucky Draw Prize Winner: Warren Deuis. Next weeks game is at Nelson Bay GC and is a 7:30am start.

q The Nelson Bay 15yrs representative netball team are hungry for more success at this weekend’s State Senior Netball titles in Sydney.

Experienced

Amanda Wilks

SUDOKU

Celebration of Life

COOKSON

Colin Joseph

Passed away 2nd June at home surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Sandra. Much loved father of Michael, Glenn and Kim. Father-in-law of Sharon, Lyn and Sean. Loving grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to join us at the celebration of Col’s life at Tea Gardens Country Club on Tuesday 11th June at 2:30pm.

Notice

PEARSE

Norma Alice

A FIT guy wishes to meet a lady 50-60 yrs old for coffee, dinner & enjoy life. call 0415 344 394 e040724

BBQ jumbuck 2 burner with wok complete with cyclinder 0438565841. Karuah

PREASSURMENTS Ltd hydraulic deadweight tester with weights. 4982 3790 F300524

For Sale

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

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

DVD movies incl. drama and westerns, mainly last 5-20 years. Incl 1 TV series 10x10 disks

$60 Ph: 02 4966 5000

ELECTRIC Heaters

1 Electric 700mm x 360mm 2000 watts

1 Oil filled 2400 watts

$40 for both. Please ring 0404 724 347 F020622

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

RECLINERS La-Z-Boy x 2 $50 each ono. GC 0418 329 926 F230524

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

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

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

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

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

Passed away peacefully on 22.05.2024

Aged 95 years

Late of Tea Gardens

A beloved wife of KEITH. Loving mother to JACQUI and GREG. Much loved grandmother to THOMAS and CHRISTINA. A dear sister to RONNIE (dec’d), LENNY, SHIRLEY (dec’d) and ARNOLD. Much loved by all her family.

Family and friends of NORMA are respectfully advised her Funeral Service took place at Lance Boots Funerals on THURSDAY 30.05.2024 in accordance with her wishes.

LANCE BOOTS FUNERALS 4987 2101

www.lancebootsfunerals.com.au

Public Notices

Tea Gardens Country Club

Men’s Bowling Club

Annual General Meeting Of all Full Bowling Members SUNDAY 23rd JUNE 2024 Resolution 1 - to vote on REVISING our CONSTITUTION Meeting Commencing at 10:00am TEA GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB

Wanted to Buy War Medals

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

Antique China & Figurines, English Silver, Fountain Pens, Old Jewellery & Watches. Please phone: Annie 0419 219 634 or Ron 0408 967 747

Wanted to Buy

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

To place a classified please call 02 4981

8882 between 9am - 2pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday. Garage Sale Death

COMBINED Garage Sale Sat 8 (weather permitting) otherwise Sun 9 June, 9am -12noon, Great Bargains 9 Pelican Ave, Hawks Nest. e060624

newsofthearea.com.au 02 4981 8882

7 1/4” Ozita elect saw $20. Alum fold up long ladder, $20. Night and day lounge, very clean $30. 0499 433 937

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

2 x Fishing Kayak Trolley with pneumatic tyres $20 per trolley. Tea Gardens 0439 870 665

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3 new womens leather jackets worth $400 each will sell for $100 each Small - medium. 0493 777 707

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

4 x 17”x 6” Steel rims, fitted with 255/65x17 Dunlop AT23 tyres. Suit current Nissan Navara $130 ea ono. Ph 0404 094 028

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

AUSTRALIAN native stingless bees. $400. 0401 618 827

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

BABY carrier, BabyBjorn new price is over $300 selling for $90 ono. Ph 0412 783 707 F140324

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

BOOTS, Wellington long, Size 10. $20 4997 0611

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

COLOURED canvas bags for shopping trolley x 4. $14. 4982 8628

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

CURLING iron $10 0493 777 707

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

DOONAS single x 2, $30 each. Mattress protectors x 2, $10 each. New in packaging. 0408431488 F230524

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

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

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

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

HAIR dryer with diffuser new, worth $170, will sell for $15. 0493 777 707 F150224

HEATERS, Delongi oil heater $40. Rinnai convection heater $40 Tambrook radiant heater $40. 0487 015 730 F020524

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

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

HOME Office, Solid wood Lockable Computer shelving

$60.00 Phone Sam 0437 878 155 F201022

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

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

MENS golf set, left handed, exc cond woods and irons. $95 4997 0611

MICROWAVE, new small $100. 0493777707

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

2 Pair x j-bar roof racks for kayaks. $30 per pair Tea Gardens. 0439 870 665 F060624 KAYAK suction roller assist to roof rack . $25 Tea Gardens. 0439 870 665

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

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

ladies wool coat cost $120, will sell for $70. Medium. 0493 777 707

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

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

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

REFRIGERATOR

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

REFRIGERATOR

Kelvinator Opal N520 large. No frost, low energy, goes well. $160 0433 210 187 e060624

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

ROCK specimens, inc volcanic from Antartica Easter Island, Iceland Price nego. 4938 5923 e200624

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

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

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

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

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

STORAGE Containers & Lids Most Heavy Duty Assorted Sizes - 40-100L Prices range from $5 -$30 each container & lid 0421 370 521

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

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

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

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

SMALL alum runabout. $300. 0401 618 827

STACER Seaway 435 boat, IBP617N, Honda 40hp 4 stroke motor, low hours, gal trailer R43321 Bimini boat cover, life jackets plus extras. Exc cond. $13,000 ono. Ph 0428 865 938

SUZUKI Vitara 2018

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

TOYOTA 86 2012 Exc cond. 30335km CHU50C. Reg Aug $26,500. 0411 288 334

AVAN Aliner 3 berth 850kg tare, 2012, 11 months

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

QUEEN bed inner spring mattress as new. $300 ono. 0432 058 522

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

VW body parts 3 fan housing engines, plus porsche

0431 751 651

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

BEST ON THE BOX

SUNDAY

AUSTIN

ABC, 8pm

Filmed in Canberra and starring Love on the Spectrum’s Michael Theo (pictured) in his first acting gig, this warm tale of acceptance was created and written by British comedy stalwart Ben Miller (Death in Paradise) with a crew of top-notch writers including Aussie Adam Zwar (Wilfred). In this zany, awkward tale about family, Miller plays a beloved children’s author married to an illustrator (Sally Phillips) when two incidents torpedo his idyllic life: a social media storm and the discovery of a grown-up son (Theo).

FRIDAY, June 7

6.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Gardening Australia. Josh Byrne plants unusual alliums.

Silent Witness. (Mal) Activists clash in a small town.

Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

QI. (PG, R)

11.15 ABC Late News.

11.30 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R)

12.20 Love Your Garden. (R)

1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Newsbreak. 8.55 Officially Amazing. 9.20 Dragon Ball Super. 9.50 Supernatural Academy. 10.15 The PM’s Daughter. 10.40 Phoenix Rise. 11.40 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.30am Rage. 1.30 Late Programs. ABC

TUESDAY

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

SBS, 7.30pm

This dig into genealogy and the pivotal, surprising and stirring little nuggets that are dug up offers a compelling trip into the past. With Castle’s Stephen Curry and Back Roads’ Heather Ewart’s unique family trees still waiting to be (metaphorically) climbed – tonight it’s Melissa Doyle’s (pictured) luck to examine her family’s past. The journalist and former Sunrise co-host delves into both sides of her family in an oceanic voyage that lands in New Zealand and Australia.

(R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Abandoned Railways From Above.

8.25 Secrets Of The Lost Liners. (PGa) 9.15 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R) 10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Wonders Of Scotland. (PG)

11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. Stage 6. 1.25 Shadow Lines. (Malv, R) 4.00 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

THURSDAY

GRAND DESIGNS

Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

ABC, 9pm If this latest episode of this 24-season home-building affair, fronted by the affable but quietly critical and ever-patient Kevin McCloud (pictured), proves anything, it’s that often life and building has no regard for meticulously organised plans. In this case, it’s a roller-coaster experience for Graeme and Melanie in a scenario likely to give anyone who’s renovating or building full-blown shudders. With plans for a strikingly bold, red-coloured abode on a tiny carpark-sized Hackney plot, there’s optimism from the couple who are excited to create a home for their blended family.

5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Love You Like That. (2021, Mals, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs, Dr Harry Cooper and Charlie Albone explore the Hawkesbury Show.

8.30 MOVIE: As Good As It Gets. (1997, Mal, R) A misanthropic writer reluctantly becomes involved in the lives of a neighbour and a waitress. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear. 11.20 Dream Home. (PG, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

1.05 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 14. St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers.

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

10.40 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+l, R) John Travolta.

12.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.45 Pointless. (PG, R)

2.35 Great Australian Detour. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mdl, R) Guests include Sir Patrick Stewart, Ralph Fiennes, Layton Williams, Bella Ramsay and Dame Joan Collins. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY, June 8

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, Ma, R) 1.30 Father Brown. (PGav, R) 2.15 Gruen. (R) 2.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.15 Tony Armstrong’s Extra-Ordinary Things. (PG, R) 4.15 Restoration Australia. (R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.45 Australian Story. (R)

6.30 Back Roads: Longford, Tasmania. (R) Presented by Heather Ewart.

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

7.30 Father Brown. (PGav) A dislikable heir is murdered.

8.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mals, R) Things take a troubling turn when the circus comes to town, bringing with it a chain of clown sightings.

9.50 After The Party. (Final, MA15+av, R) Penny tries to make amends.

10.40 Shetland. (Final, Madl, R) Perez closes in on the killer. 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (Premiere) 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 Style It Out. 10.05 The PM’s Daughter. 10.30 Phoenix Rise. 11.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.20am BTN

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jersey And Guernsey.

8.25 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (R)

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

10.15 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (R)

11.10 Paris Paris. (Ms)

12.10 Jimmy Carter: Rock And Roll President. (PGad, R)

1.55 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R)

2.45 Youth On Strike! (Ml, R) 3.40 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A man’s dark history is revealed.

7.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PGv, R) Dinosaurs run amok in a theme park. Sam Neill, Laura Dern. 10.00 MOVIE: Monster Hunter. (2020, Mav, R) An army officer is transported to a new world. Milla Jovovich.

12.05 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG, R)

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Tales Of Aluna.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Inside Out. (2015, PGa, R) Amy Poehler. 9.30 MOVIE: Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994, Mls, R) A bachelor meets his ideal partner at a wedding. Hugh Grant. 11.45 MOVIE: Life, Itself. (2018, MA15+alv) 1.35 Business Drive. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)

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

6.00 The Brighter Side: Save. Grow. Dream. Australians share bright ideas and tips. 6.30 Ready Steady Cook. Hosted by Miguel Maestre. 7.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal) Multiple resources are dispatched to a patient who has fallen from a tree and has

6.00

SUNDAY, June 9

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (Return, PG)

8.00 Austin. (Premiere, PG) A man is approached by a 20-something claiming to be his son.

8.30 ABBA: Against The Odds. (Mal) The inside story of ABBA’s struggle.

10.05 MOVIE: Whitney. (2018, Madl, R)

12.00 The Trouble With Maggie Cole. (PG, R)

12.50 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.55 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

3.55 Landline. (R)

4.25 Art Works. (PG, R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Lost City Of Melbourne. (Md, R) 9.05 Royal Autopsy. (Man) 10.05 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PGasw, R)

10.55 Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us. (Ml)

12.25 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (MA15+av, R)

2.55 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)

3.50 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

With The Atlantic. 5.00 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.35 Travel Man. 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Critérium du Dauphiné. 11.05 Late Programs.

6am The Lunchbox. Continued. (2013, PG, Hindi) 7.15 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 8.55 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 10.50 Emily. (2022, M) 1.15pm And So It Goes. (2014, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.25 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 5.05 FairyTale: A True Story. (1997, PG) 6.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 8.30 The Secrets We Keep. (2020, MA15+) 10.20 Shame. (2011, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs. 6am FairyTale: A True Story. Continued. (1997, PG) 7.45 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 9.20 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 11.10 While We’re Young. (2014, M) 1pm Next Door. (2021, M, German) 2.50 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 4.30 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 6.30 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 8.30 Maigret. (2022, M, French) 10.10 The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 12.25am Late Programs.

Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dream Home. (PG) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 9.45 The Latest: Seven News. 10.15 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Kerang Train Crash. (Mav, R) A look at the 2007 Kerang train crash. 11.15 Quantum Leap. (Final, Mav) 12.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Ms, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

NBC Today.

Sunrise 5am News.

Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Beyond The Dream. 8.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.00 The Missing Millionairess. (Ma) Part 2 of 2. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The First 48. (Mav) 11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.15 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mmv, R) 2.10 The Lap. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Children’s Programs. 1.40pm MOVIE: Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes

Evolution. (2019,

3.40 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Secrets Of The Jungle. (2020, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Finding Dory. (2016) 7.30 MOVIE: Ready Player One. (2018, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Conan The Destroyer. (1984, M) 12.15am

MONDAY, June 10

6.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (R)

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

9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Of Money And Blood. (Premiere, MA15+dl)

12.45 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)

2.45 9/11 Kids. (Ma, R)

4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

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

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

7.30 Dream Home. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.10 9-1-1. (M) The 118 and Tommy are presented with the Medal of Valor for their work on the cruise ship rescue.

10.10 AFL: Big Freeze. (PG) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R) 12.40 The Event. (Mav, R)

Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

Home Shopping.

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

TUESDAY, June 11

6.00

Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

SBS MOVIES (32)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

8.30 Insight. Presented by Kumi Taguchi.

9.30 Dateline: Canada’s Fentanyl Warning. (R)

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.00 Unbroken. (Premiere, Malv)

12.40 A Class Apart. (MA15+l, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 7.55 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 10.00 The Godmother. (2020, M, French) Noon Jasper Jones. (2017, M) 1.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 3.30 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 5.30 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 7.30 The Young Lovers. (2021, M, French) 9.35 Sleeping Beauty. (2011, MA15+) 11.30 No Filter. (2018, M, Spanish) 1.05am Late Programs. 6am Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. Continued. (2005, PG, Japanese) 7.10 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 10.00 The Third Murder. (2017, M, Japanese) 12.15pm Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 2.05 To Sir, With Love. (1967, PG) 4.05 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 5.50 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.30 Indivisible. (2016, M, Italian) 9.25 Lonesome. (2022) 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 7.30 Dream Home. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma) Shaun continues to be tested by Charlie when their newest case prompts an incessant stream of questions. 10.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (M)

The Latest: Seven News.

The Real Manhunter. (Madv, R)

Harry’s Practice. (R)

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WEDNESDAY, June 12

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 3.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.40 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

8.45 BTN Newsbreak. 8.50 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.10 Robot Wars. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Merlin. 11.45 Good Game Spawn Point. 12.35am Rage. 1.35 Critters

9.00

(PGa,

(PGa) 10.55 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Walking Britain’s Lost Railways. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. (Ml) 8.30 Fly With Me. Part 1 of 2. 9.30 This Town. (Madlv) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a) 1.10 UFOs. (PGa, R) 3.55 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Sin City: A Dame To Kill For. (2014, MA15+) 10.25 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Ipcress

File. Continued. (1965, PG) 7.00 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.40 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 10.40 The Young Lovers. (2021, M, French) 12.45pm No Filter. (2018, M, Spanish) 2.20 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 4.05 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 5.40 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 7.30 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 9.30 Adoration. (2013, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

THURSDAY,

June 13

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Secret Science. (R) 1.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R) 4.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 4.45

A

Morning Programs. 10.55

(PG,

I:

2.00

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

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl)

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

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

10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Talking Footy.

12.00 Dracula. (MA15+hv)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

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

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

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6am Morning Programs. 1pm

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 3. Finals. 9.45 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl) 10.45 9News Late.

11.15 See No Evil. (Mv)

12.10 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)

1.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

2.00 Getaway. (PG, R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 DNA Family Secrets. (PGa, R)

8.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma)

9.50 The Responder. (MA15+dl) 10.55 SBS World News Late.

11.25 Son Of. (MA15+av)

1.05 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R)

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

3.50 Peer To Peer. (R)

4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)

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

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 11.00 Forsaken Places. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.30 Hypothetical. 2.20 Queer Sports. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 Modern Marvels: Toys. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 10.10 Our Stories: Connecting With Country. 10.40 Roswell: The First Witness. 11.35 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Magnetic Fields. Continued. (2021, PG, Greek) 7.00 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 8.50 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 10.35 Indivisible. (2016, M, Italian) 12.30pm Fair Play. (2014, M, Czech) 2.20 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 4.00 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 5.50 The Grey Fox. (1982, PG) 7.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 10.00 Son Of A Gun. (2014, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Mackenzie battles trust issues. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of judges Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Simon Cowell. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

11.15 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Frankland. (MA15+a, R)

12.45 The Goldbergs. (PGl, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

MOVIE: Serenity. (2005, M) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 Young Sheldon. 12.20am Love Island USA. 1.20 Vanderpump Rules. 2.20 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Cronulla Sharks v Dolphins. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)

The First 48. (Ma, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Surfing Australia TV. Noon Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix at Road America. 1.00 Kenan. 1.30 Bewitched. 2.00 Full House. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: I, Tonya. (2018, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs.

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