By Marion RAE, AAP
AUSTRALIANS want to see power prices as the top priority for any energy reforms as the rising cost of living sparks a shift in the nation's appetite for change.
Less than a year out from a federal election, an Ipsos Australia survey released last week shows the Albanese government is failing to convince many Australians on the renewable energy rollout.
Opposition is strongest amongst baby boomers and in outer regional areas, with the economic benefits less clear than the environmental gains.
Australians are questioning the impact of the energy transition on their
household finances amid rising concerns about the cost of living, according to the research firm's director of public affairs Stuart Clark.
Ensuring energy prices remain as low as possible and a reliable supply of energy to households and businesses were voters' top two priorities.
Misinformation about climate change and renewable energy was highly believable and widely shared, the survey found.
More than two-thirds (68 percent) believed transitioning to renewable energy would lead to an increase in household energy prices.
Some 58 percent said
electric vehicles were as bad for the planet as petrol cars.
Half of those surveyed believed building more solar and wind farms was taking away our best agricultural land and that offshore wind farms would harm whales.
While the majority (59 percent) of people support Australia ending its reliance on fossil fuels and changing to renewable energy generation, most think the transition is not yet under way.
Less than two-thirds of voters were confident they understand the impact of climate change and half believed building more renewable energy generation would lead to more blackouts.
"Governments and businesses need to step into the vacuum currently filled with mis- and disinformation," Mr Clark said.
"People need to understand the plans and the transition needs to feel real," he said.
More than half (54 percent) said they do not understand the actions being taken to achieve net-zero
MOTORISTS are advised of changed overnight traffic conditions on the Pacific Highway to carry out routine
bridge maintenance work on multiple bridges between Bulahdelah and Heatherbrae .
From Monday 5 August,
single lanes will be closed on both northbound and southbound lanes at different times for bridge cleaning and general maintenance works.
To minimise impacts to motorists, work will be carried out from 6pm to 4am, Monday to Thursday
and is expected to take two weeks to complete, weather permitting.
Traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists.
q Most voters believe transitioning to renewable energy will lead to increased household energy prices.
The 2024 NSW Local Government elections are on Saturday 14 September. If you’re over the age of 18 and eligible to vote in NSW, ensure you’re enrolled and vote on election day. To enrol, update your details and find out more visit elections.nsw.gov.au HOMELESSNESS WEEK 5 TO 11 AUGUST 2024
Many in our community face the hardship of not having a safe place to call home. This week is a time to raise awareness and advocate for everyone’s right to a secure, decent, and affordable home. Visit our website to learn more, find services and access resources at pscouncil.info/homlessness-resources
greenhouse gas emissions.
Perceptions that Australia should be a world leader in emissions reduction have softened over the past two years and almost threequarters (73 percent) said other countries should be doing more to address climate change.
Australians also doubted the nation was on track to meet its 2030 emissions reductions targets, with 45 percent saying it was "unlikely".
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In a statement to media last week, Mr Le Mottee cited his main objective for running for Mayor was to seek solutions to the housing crisis in Port Stephens, describing council as “heavily contributing” to the issue.
Mr Le Mottee has also come out strongly against party politics in local government.
“Having a council with councillors endorsed by a
political party results in councils being controlled by Sydney or Canberra,” he said.
“To the best of my knowledge, no Labor councillor, nor the State Labor Member, nor the Federal Labor member, have spoken in favour of the wind farm off Port Stephens, so it stands to reason they are not in favour of them, but not one of them has spoken out against them so it’s fairly obvious they are being gagged by the Labor machine in Sydney and Canberra.”
Le Mottee said council should be “a government of the people of Port Stephens, by the people of Port Stephens, and for the people of Port Stephens”.
“Local government should be free to criticise any state or federal government that seeks to damage or destroy the very fabric of the local government area,” he said.
Le Mottee runs a surveying, town planning and civil engineering business; serves as a
Justice of the Peace; is the Immediate past President of the Hunter Chapter of the Housing Industry Australia (HIA); and sits on the board of the Association of Australian Certifiers.
Port Stephens residents will vote for their next mayor and councillors on September 14.
q Paul Le Mottee has entered the race to become Port Stephens’ next mayor.
AN INQUIRY will explore the impact of Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) on rural and regional communities and industries in New South Wales.
The Upper House committee for regional New South Wales will examine the impacts of REZs and large scale renewable projects proposed for these
zones, including factors such as potential fire risk, socioeconomic benefits, and effects on agricultural production, tourism and the environment.
Locally, EnergyCo is in the early stages of planning a REZ in the Hunter and Central Coast.
Committee Chair Mark Banasiak MLC, from the
Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party, said the committee will investigate whether affected communities across the state were adequately engaged and consulted in the development of REZs.
“It will also consider the adequacy of compensation for landholders and their neighbours,” Mr Banasiak said.
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space for referees and first aid, the new amenities building will support increased participation in sports for both men and women,” Cr Doohan said.
Councillor Jason Wells, a strong advocate for youth sports development, called the new facility a game-changer for Medowie.
“Being involved in local sport in Medowie myself, I know how valuable a facility like this is – it's a huge win for the entire community,” Cr Wells said.
Medowie Football Club President Eric Dorn shared the club's excitement about the new building.
"We're thrilled to have these upgraded facilities for our members and the
community,” Mr Dorn said.
“With these new amenities, we look forward to hosting even larger local and state-wide sporting carnivals,” he added.
The project was possible thanks to funding from the NSW Government’s Regional Sport Facility Fund, NSW Club Grant scheme, Stronger Communities Fund, and developer contributions.
“We will also look at current and projected supply and demand levels of manufactured products, raw materials, and their sources, and the human resources required to complete REZs.”
The committee will explore the costs associated with the construction and maintenance of large scale projects within REZs, and
how decommissioning bonds might work when the infrastructure built by the projects comes to the end of its operational life.
Additionally, the committee intends to investigate other aspects of large scale renewable projects, including whether there are suitable alternatives to traditional renewable
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energy sources. Further information on the inquiry, including the terms of reference, are available on the inquiry website - www.parliament. nsw.gov.au/committees/ inquiries/Pages/inquirydetails.aspx?pk=3065. The closing date for submissions is 31 January 2025.
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ALL public transport buses across Port Stephens and the Myall Coast are now fitted with smart technology so customers can view reliable timetable information and realtime trip updates.
Over recent months, GPS tracking devices and automatic passenger counting systems have been fitted on 233 buses across a region stretching from from Diamond Head in the north to Cessnock in the south and as far inland as Cassilis, as part of the Transport Connected Bus (TCB) program.
This means passengers who use bus services in the Myall Lakes and Port Stephens electorates can find out where their bus is in real time, how soon it is due to arrive and how full it is.
They can also use Transport for NSW’s website or mobile apps such as TripView to access digital timetable information.
The technology has been installed on all regular passenger route buses and school buses, meaning parents can digitally track
The Hunter and Lower North Coast was the first of the regional NSW areas completed under Phase 3 of the Transport Connected Bus program.
Transport for NSW worked with 22 bus operators during the roll out.
Locations serviced by these buses include Aberdeen, Broke, Buladelah, Cassilis, Cessnock, Denman, Dungog, East Maitland, Forster, Gloucester, Hawks Nest, Karuah, Lochinvar, Maitland, Medowie, Merriwa, Murrurundi, Muswellbrook,
Member
Kate Washington said, “We’ve had so many problems in the past not knowing when or if a school bus was going to turn up.
“Now parents will have the ability to receive live updates of their children’s school buses making school bus travel easier and safer.
“This is a great initiative that’s been long overdue in the regions - our local community is going to love it.”
NATHAN Errington has been endorsed by the Liberal Party to run for East Ward at the Port Stephens local government election on September 14.
Mr Errington, who ran as the Liberal candidate for Port Stephens in the 2023 State Election, has served as president of the Hamilton Business Chamber and on the board of Newcastle Hunter Rugby League.
“I love the Port Stephens community,” Mr Errington said.
“I’ve grown up here, I’ve seen how our community has grown and changed.
“I know we need to enable small businesses and help our tourism industry thrive.”
In a media statement this week, Mr Errington stated his opposition to offshore wind development off the Hunter coast.
“There is no place for the offshore wind turbine proposal being forced upon our community by the Albanese Labor Government,” he said.
“Residents and businesses have clearly told us they don’t want it.
“A Labor dominated Council, and a Labor Mayor would make it easier for the Albanese Labor Government to build this inappropriate development in Port Stephens,” he said.
“We need a council which listens to its community.”
Another stated priority for Mr Errington is upgrading community sporting facilities and public amenities.
“Council needs to ensure
key facilities receive the upgrades they need.
“The demand for female change rooms and sports facilities is growing fast,” Mr Errington said.
“Council needs to keep up with this growing demand and enable our up and coming athletes to reach their full potential.”
The Liberal candidate said the campaign would “focus on the fight for local residents and small business owners who are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis”.
“I promise to be a voice for residents and small business in the council chamber,” Mr Errington said.
By Jacie WHITFIELD
PORT Stephens Women In Business (PSWIB) held a speed networking function last Wednesday night at the Greenhouse Eatery, Medowie.
Being strategically positioned on tables beside “business strangers” gave participants the opportunity to broaden local professional networks and broach connections with like-minded female entrepreneurs.
Guest speaker on the day was mortgage broker Jess Burgess.
Jess gave an informative and useful presentation on “smart money hacks”, taking attendees through a guide to home ownership and a “savvy saver” quiz.
Event organiser Kerri Rodley from Workshops in Wellbeing encouraged
attendees to practise the ‘20, 20, 20’ rule post-event, advising to contact one of the burgeoning relationships within twenty minutes of leaving, firming that connection up within twenty hours and twenty days.
Originally founded by Leah Anderson in 2009, PSWIB is self-described as a “thriving community of like-minded business women who uplift and empower each other throughout the Port Stephens region”.
“With a robust membership of dedicated professionals, the primary goal is to provide a supportive environment where women can connect, network, and foster meaningful friendships,” the group states.
Non-members are invited to attend the regular, last Wednesday of the month PSWIB meet up at a special guest price to meet the vibrant community of diverse women.
EXPRESSIONS of interest
are being sought for a new community committee to assist long-term planning for Tomaree Lodge.
The Tomaree Lodge Community Engagement Committee will consult on matters impacting the site, including increasing public use.
The committee, which will consist of six community members, will also guide strategies to promote the short-term use of the site while protecting its historical,
environmental and cultural significance.
Port Stephens MP Kate Washington - who serves as the Minister for Families and Communities, and Disability Inclusion - is encouraging community members to apply.
“This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the future of this very special place and I encourage people to apply.
“The committee will support government agencies and various stakeholders by providing valuable feedback
and advice.
“I look forward to working together with the community to ensure that Tomaree Headland is an amazing destination for locals and visitors alike, now and into the future.”
An expression of interest (EOI) process for the community to join the committee is open until Friday 23 August 2024.
Further information on how to apply can be found at https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/ about-us/engage-withus/public-consultations/ statutory-reviews/futureuse-of-tomaree-lodge-site. html
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FOUR new play spaces are now open across Port Stephens, with another one on the way.
Mayor Ryan Palmer and Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson recently visited the newly completed play space at Taylors Beach.
"We’re committed to creating high-quality open spaces for both locals and visitors to enjoy, and our playgrounds are a major focus," said Mayor Palmer.
"The new play spaces at Taylors Beach, Salamander Bay, Tanilba Bay, and Nelson Bay, along with the one soon to open in Raymond Terrace, all feature more accessible equipment that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of mobility,” he added.
Deputy Mayor Leah Anderson highlighted the importance of community feedback in designing these upgraded playgrounds.
"Through the design process, our community told us that their favourite play activities include climbing, swinging, sliding, imaginative/sensory play, and balancing," Deputy Mayor Anderson said.
"We've incorporated these elements into the new equipment, along with modernising it and ensuring safety.
“These upgrades are a fantastic example of how we're working hard to enhance the quality of our public spaces for everyone to
By Lindsay HALL
WITH only a handful of titles left for release in the US Summer Blockbuster season, they are being carefully portioned out until the end of September.
A homegrown animated feature makes its debut this week with 200% Wolf coming to the big screen.
A sequel to the 2020 film 100% Wolf, this obscure little series follows the adventures and misadventures of a young werewolf who is burdened by the fact that he transforms into a poodle rather than a fierce beast like the rest of his family.
Full of life-lessons for kids like learning to embrace one’s unique qualities, the original was well enough regarded by those who bothered to see it.
The sequel sees the title character
inadvertently put the world at risk when he discovers the means to become a wolf.
The film doesn’t boast the same star-power as its predecessor, but may be a good diversion for the kids.
Proving that romance is as evergreen a genre in film as it is in paperback, It Ends With Us is released this week.
Starring this generation's perennial queen of steamy screen fare, Blake Lively, this is an adaptation of a quasiautobiographical novel in which the author wove a tale of romance through the lens of working through the trauma of abuse.
That may be the dealbreaker for this film, as movies that want to ramp up the intensity of love scenes (again, with very pretty people) to sell the show tend to be rather
shallow in the depiction of any real issues, such as the cycle of abuse and domestic violence.
If you’re of a mind to make these kinds of flicks a date night event, go in forewarned that the central conflict is one that should make people uncomfortable.
Finally an actual competitor to Deadpool and Wolverine, the Borderlands movie drops into cinemas.
Based on the series of video games, this movie sits comfortably alongside some of the Marvel franchise films, being a “Space Western, Action-Adventure, Comedy Heist” replete with colourful characters, bizarre creatures, well choreographed (but bloodless) violence and some truly surprising star power.
Top billing goes to Cate Blanchett, who continues to demonstrate an absolutely phenomenal range as a comic performer.
Surrounding it is a cast of
comic heavyweights including Kevin Hart and Jack Black, with Jamie Lee Curtis hamming it up in the antagonist role.
The films director is reformed shock-horror ‘auteur’ Eli Roth, who made a name for himself during the period of extreme “torture porn” with his Hostel films.
Roth has always had a sense of humour, and a wide appreciation for genre films, but this marks a real step up for him in terms of budget and franchise potential.
The plot involves the recruitment of a team of rogues to claim a buried treasure on an alien planet.
There has been surprisingly little fanfare about this film’s release, though it is one that began filming in 2021, meaning this has had a difficult production period.
It’s unlikely that this will offer anything new to the ‘gonzo-sci-fi’ canon, but the talent on hand could well make this one worth checking out.
DO you have a project that will help support Port Stephens' status as a business, events and tourism destination?
Details are now available for the 2024 to 2025 Community Funding Program, which includes eleven funding categories to support social, cultural, environmental, and economic initiatives in Port Stephens.
Mayor Ryan Palmer said more than $300,000 in grants and sponsorship funding are available to help shape vibrant neighbourhoods, liveability and inclusive communities.
"Our annual Community Funding Program has seen some great initiatives come to life, from programs that help embed Aboriginal perspectives into early learning for children to major events like
Sail Port Stephens, which continues to welcome many visitors to our beautiful coastline," Mayor Palmer said.
“There’s a great cross-section of funding streams available to empower applicants to reinvigorate our streets and neighbourhoods,
support local businesses, and enhance the social, cultural, environmental and economic life of our communities.
"It’s a quick and simple online application form, but if you get stuck and need some help, or have any questions, contact the team to get some helpful tips for a successful application.
“We are looking forward to seeing a range of new applications come through this year,” he added.
For more information, to view the guidelines and apply, visit pscouncil.info/ community-funding.
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By Marian SAMPSON
THE community Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards continue to deliver great results within our community.
Craig Partridge, Principal at Seaham Public School, told News Of The Area, “Seaham Public School continues to be a proud member of the Positive Behaviour for Learning group of schools in the Raymond Terrace area.
“At Seaham we continue to support and guide our students in using positive behaviour, in the school and in the community.
“Our students follow our PBL values of being respectful, responsible and a learner.
“We take pride in hearing about positive behaviour in the community and we celebrate when the positive behaviour of our students has a positive impact on others,” said Partridge.
Last week’s PBL nominees are well deserving of recognition.
• Irrawang Public School
student Arianna was nominated for her significant contribution to the PBL program.
Arianna created a Community PBL lesson with a focus on students being safe, respectful and responsible in the school holidays.
The lesson was delivered to every student K-6.
• Preston from Raymond Terrace Public School was nominated for being an amazing contributor in the Pen Pals Team who take time out of their week to connect with elderly
people at a local aged care facility.
On a recent visit his ‘pal’ was too unwell to catch up so Preston struck up a conversation with another resident and made their day.
• Grahamstown Public student Amelia was nominated for consistently demonstrating all of her school’s PBL values.
She is always supporting students and including them in the classroom and playground.
• Miles from Irrawang High School was nominated for his sense of community
which he displayed on a school community access outing.
When he saw that a member of the public couldn’t lift her bag coming out of a shop, he offered to carry it out for her.
• Hunter River High School’s Travis was nominated for his diligent application to his future career pathway.
Travis recently attended a HSC Study Day in Sydney where he represented his school with pride while demonstrating his firm commitment to using the opportunity to strive for
excellence.
• Parker from Salt Ash Public School was nominated for always using manners, being respectful and showing kindness towards his peers.
• Medowie Public School student Korey was nominated for always following school expectations, caring for his peers and building others’ confidence.
• Amy from Seaham Public School was nominated for being an exceptional school citizen who always looks
out for others.
Recently she was spotted assisting students on the school’s buddy bench, ensuring they were okay and that they had a friend to play with.
• Tyga-Lily from Karuah Public School was nominated for always showing kindness and a willingness to assist and help others.
Tyga-Lily consistently demonstrates the school and community PBL values of respect and responsibility.
The team at the NOTA congratulate all last week’s PBL award nominees.
CURRENT and future
University of Newcastle students seeking financial assistance to support their studies are now invited to apply for the latest round of the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity
Scholarship program.
Announced in 2023, the program will grant five scholars $30,000 as part of the Foundation’s $150,000, three year partnership with the University of Newcastle.
Civil engineering student Nader Alkaysi was among the first recipients of the scholarships. Originally from Syria, Nader arrived in Australia in 2016.
He began his studies at the University of Newcastle this year and said the funding will help him fulfil his lifelong career goals.
“Ever since I was a child, I have always wanted to be a civil engineer, so receiving the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship has made a tremendous impact on my life,” he said.
“This scholarship assists with living expenses, ensuring I can dedicate more time to my education and less time worrying about finances.
“It also provides me with a sense of validation and motivation, knowing that someone believes in my potential.
“My aspirations for the future are to become a skilled and innovative civil engineer, dedicated to making a positive impact on communities.
“I am passionate about contributing to the reconstruction and development of my country of origin, Syria, by applying my knowledge and skills to create sustainable and resilient infrastructure.”
Greater Bank Chief
By Marian SAMPSON
THE Tomaree High School
Environmental Action Team and Landcare Soldiers Point-Salamander Bay have combined to regenerate local bushland areas.
Around 100 native plants were planted along Seaview Crescent and Johnny’s Well at Soldiers Point.
Weeding and mulching was also carried out by the volunteer team.
This area is adjacent
to Bannisters and is a well used koala corridor.
The plants were chosen from two native plant nurseries: Ngioka (Port Stephens Council) and Hunter Indigenous Plants.
Jo-Ann Williams of Tomaree High School told News Of The Area, “We want to say a big thank you to the amazing volunteers from Landcare for sharing their knowledge with students about weeds and bush regeneration and to send a special shout out to
Bannisters Port Stephens and Cheeky Dog who supported by providing refreshments for the volunteers.”
“Thank you to Bill from Coastline Horticultural for supporting the project by providing a trailer for rubbish removal. The volunteers filled the trailer!” she said.
The planting coincided with National Tree Day which is Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event.
Distribution Officer, Emma Brokate, said scholarships play a key role in making university education achievable for Australians.
“Each year the University of Newcastle awards more than $4 million in scholarships to students to support their studies, which is something we are especially proud to be part of.
“The wonderful thing about the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship program is that it is open to all disciplines, from civil engineering like Nader, to nursing, to communication – our scholarships are available for students of more than 45 of the University’s undergraduate courses.
“We view our program as more than an investment in a student’s studies, it’s an investment in their life.
“More than just excel in their education, we want to help students enjoy the university experience, meet friends, and learn important life skills to carry throughout their working days and beyond.”
Applications for the Greater Charitable Foundation Equity Scholarship will open in early August 2024 and close in March 2025.
For more information about the scholarships, eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit www.newcastle.edu.au/ scholarships
q The combined team of volunteers that participated in the mass planting.
ABOUT 2:40pm on Saturday 3 August, Highway Patrol were conducting stationary speed enforcement on the Pacific Highway north of Raymond Terrace when they checked the speed of a Subaru Impreza sedan at 116 km/h in the 100 zone.
Upon passing police the vehicle, which was displaying red 'P' plates, allegedly accelerated to approximately 170 km/h before being checked at 156 km/h.
The vehicle was
reportedly stopped with a large amount of smoke coming from the engine bay.
The seventeen-yearold male driver produced a Class C Provisional P1 licence restricted to 90 km/h.
According to Raymond Terrace Highway Patrol, the P-plater stated to police that he had an ‘adrenaline rush’ and tried to evade police, however when he saw police were gaining he slowed down to avoid putting other motorists at risk.
The driver was issued a fine of $2959 and six demerit points.
His licence was suspended for six months and will be subject to a further suspension for excessive demerit points.
The average speed of the vehicle was calculated at 141km/h over a distance of 2.1 kilometres.
The driver had obtained his licence only two months prior.
IN the first 21 days of camera enforcement of seatbelt usage, more than 11,400 penalties have
been issued across New South Wales – about threequarters of which were for incorrect use of a seatbelt, which attracts a $410 fine and three demerit points.
The rate of non-
compliance is about twoand-a-half times more than was expected before the mobile phone detection camera network began enforcing seatbelt offences on July 1.
some very unsafe incidents, including babies being held and fed in the front seat completely unrestrained.
By Lindsay HALL
THE parishioners of St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church in Raymond Terrace have much to celebrate come Sunday 18 August.
That day will see the congregation return to their chapel church worship space following fifteen months of extensive refurbishment.
“It has been a long process,” said the church’s Rector, the Reverend Canon Stephen Niland.
“We’re very grateful to be at the end of it all.”
Father (Fr) Stephen, who has led the spiritual life of St. John’s for six and a half years, said work needed to be done on the building following the discovery of termite damage.
“One of our parishioners actually put the heel of her shoe through the floor one
Sunday morning.
“At that point I just made the decision to go ahead with a new floor, because it was clear we needed to do some significant repairs.”
That work has involved the complete replacement of the hardwood floor of the church along with the replastering and repainting of one of the interior walls of the heritage site.
Some external changes were also commenced to help prevent any recurrence of the damage, including drainage works and a new pest control system.
With all of this work started, and the church being out of commission while it progressed, some of the church members took it upon themselves to restore the wooden pews and some other church furniture as well.
During the refurbishment,
q The driver was issued a fine of $2959 and six demerit points.
In three weeks, more seatbelt offences have been detected by the cameras than the total number of seatbelt fines issued by NSW Police in 2023.
In the five years up to the end of 2023, 149 people died on NSW roads not wearing a seatbelt – about fifteen percent of all vehicle occupant deaths.
Pictures taken by the
hosting meetings for AlAnon and operating a Parish Pantry, where emergency relief grocery packages are provided to struggling families on the recommendation of the Raymond Terrace Neighbourhood Centre.
Other pastoral services include both traditional and contemporary music ministries, weekly bible
the congregation held services in the Parish Ministry Centre at the rear of the building.
Doug Bell, a member of the St. John’s Parish Council, said the return to services in the chapel church is a cause for celebration.
“We want to acknowledge the hard work of everyone involved and are grateful that we’re back to our usual worship environment.
“It will be something of a homecoming.”
St. John’s has a long history in Raymond Terrace.
The parish was established in 1839 - 185 years ago.
St. John’s Church was originally built in 1862162 years ago.
In addition to regular communion services on Sunday morning, Saturday evening, and Wednesday morning, the church today ministers to the local community through a number of programs and activities, including
camera network have revealed some very unsafe incidents, including babies being held and fed in the front seat completely unrestrained, and multiple children unrestrained sharing the front seat with adults.
At the current rate, more than 100,000 fines will be issued by seatbelt cameras in the first twelve
study groups, a Kinship Care group, a monthly grief support group, catering for funerals, and men’s and women’s fellowship groups. The long period of refurbishment - fifteen months - has not disrupted these services.
Doug Bell said with work reaching its conclusion, the church can now begin to look at raising funds for the
“We knew there was a problem with seatbelt compliance among a small section of motorists and passengers, but the reality is it is worse than expected and we need this to serve as a wake up call.”
restoration of its 162-yearold organ.
The church will be officially re-hallowed on Sunday 18 August with a Choral Evensong at 4pm, followed by food and fellowship. The church warmly invites all in the Raymond Terrace and surrounding communities to share in celebrating this event.
NEW Port Stephens Optical owners Tania and Wayne have been in the optical industry for over 30 years.
Following the recent retirement of previous owners Neil and Margaret Kearns, Tania and Wayne have added the Medowie and Tanilba Bay locations to their Boolaroo and Huntlee practices.
“We now service Lake Macquarie, Newcastle, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley with quality, good value independent eyecare and eyewear,” the pair told News Of The Area.
“We’ve owned and been part of the business now for almost 20 years.
“The other team members that work alongside us are also experienced and qualified to make your experience a positive one.”
Tania and Wayne pride themselves on their ability to build relationships.
“We’re different to the big corporates because we’re all about the connection with our customers,” they said.
“We enjoy getting to know you and value the relationship we have with our customers.
“Our service is a little ‘old school’ but our technology and products are not.
“Our little optical family is just that, we’re an independent, locally-owned business servicing locals with eyecare and eyewear.”
Port Stephens Optical offers a broad range of optical services, including examinations for monitoring eye health and vision.
“Comprehensive eye examinations are for everyone, whether you’re 99 and need a yearly driver’s licence check, or a two-yearold starting daycare,” they said.
“We only have two eyes so please look after them with a regular eye health examination.
“As a general rule, if you’re under 65, once every two years should be the minimum.
“If you’re 65 or over, once every year is recommended.”
In-house qualified optical dispensers can also provide you with advice and great fitting eyewear that’s suitable for your needs.
“All our eyewear is custom made to your specific needs,” Tania and Wayne said.
“Whether it be a simple pair of reading spectacles or a complex pair of progressive lenses for everyday use, we have an option for you.
“With a great range of frames that offer quality and value we’re sure our qualified optical dispensers will find a great fitting and great looking set of eyewear for your needs.”
The store also specialises in prescription safety eyewear, offering over 150 safety frame alternatives.
“Prescription swimming goggles, prescription dive masks, and sports eyewear including shooting specs are
all options we have available to make your life clearer.”
Currently, when you purchase two complete pairs of prescription eyewear you
will receive one of them at half price.
“There are a couple of conditions so just ask if you’re keen to know more,” they said.
SILLY season is just around the corner - Red Nose Day of course!
Aussies are encouraged to get silly for a serious cause –saving little lives.
With the big day scheduled for Friday 9 August, now is the time to jump on the Red Nose website to register an event, buy merchandise or make a donation.
Since its inception, Red Nose Day has made incredible strides in reducing sudden and unexpected infant deaths through education and research, as well as supporting grieving families.
Despite having reduced SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) by 80 percent over the past 36 years, and invested
more than $18 million into lifesaving research, Red Nose Australia’s work is far from over.
Each year in Australia, 3,000 babies and young children still die suddenly and unexpectedly from stillbirth, SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy) and other causes.
It is estimated that a further one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage.
Red Nose Day is one of Australia’s most loved national fundraisers, bringing together communities, businesses and individuals to raise awareness and funds for critical services and research.
Red Nose Australia CEO
Keren Ludski encourages everyone to show their support by buying merchandise, registering to hold a fundraising event or making a donation.
“Losing a child is every parent’s worst nightmare and it’s a nightmare you can never wake up from.
“Unfortunately, I know that from firsthand experience, having lost my son Ben to SIDS,” Keren said.
“Red Nose Day is an opportunity for every Australian to offer their support to grieving families and prevent more little lives from being lost.
“Every cent raised by Red Nose Day will go towards research and education to
save little lives, as well as support services for grieving families.”
Anyone across Australia can show their support for Red Nose Day by registering
a fundraising event, holding a ‘Red Nose Disco’, buying merchandise (everything from noses, to plushies and totes!), or simply making a donation.
This year, the merchandise range also features a new line of limited edition Wiggles plushies.
To support or find out more, visit rednoseday.org.au.
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By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
GAZING at the night sky, a tapestry of twinkling diamonds, has ignited curiosity and wonder since the dawn of humankind.
Stars have guided travellers, inspired artists, and fuelled both scientific inquiry and fantastical beliefs.
But two distinct fields have emerged from this shared fascination: astronomy, the rigorous pursuit of celestial knowledge, and astrology, the ancient art of interpreting the stars' influence on human lives.
Their differences are vast and fascinating.
Astrology boasts a rich history, dating back millennia.
From the Babylonians charting constellations to the Greeks weaving myths around the zodiac, our ancestors sought meaning and order in the cosmos.
They believed celestial bodies held sway over earthly affairs, dictating personal destinies, societal cycles, and even the rise and fall of empires.
This belief system, deeply embedded in culture and religion, fuelled astronomical observation, and laid the groundwork for later scientific advancements.
However, as scientific methods evolved, astronomy branched off.
Telescopes replaced naked eyes, meticulous calculations replaced symbolic interpretations, and the focus shifted from predicting human events to understanding the universe's fundamental laws.
Astronomy shed its mystical cloak and embraced the rigorous pursuit of verifiable knowledge, becoming a cornerstone of modern science.
Imagine two friends gazing at the same star.
The astronomer, armed with a telescope and scientific knowledge, might be analysing its composition, temperature, and distance from
Earth.
They'd be seeking to understand the star's place in the grand cosmic dance, its life cycle, and its potential for harbouring life.
The astrologer, on the other hand, might associate it with a specific zodiac sign, believing its position affects personalities, relationships, or even major life events.
Their interpretation would be based on a belief system, passed down through generations, rather than on rigorous scientific testing and data analysis.
This brings us to the crucial point: astrology is not a science.
While it shares a common ancestor with astronomy, it lacks the rigorous methodology that defines the scientific method.
Numerous studies have found no correlation between celestial alignments and human behaviour, personality, or life events.
Yet, the allure of the stars remains strong.
Millions worldwide read their daily horoscopes, seeking guidance and comfort in the celestial soap opera.
This isn't surprising.
Astrology taps into a primal human desire to understand ourselves and our place in the universe.
It offers a narrative framework, a sense of connection to something bigger than ourselves.
So, should we dismiss astrology entirely?
Not necessarily.
It serves a cultural purpose, providing a shared language and narrative, and
encouraging introspection and self-reflection.
It can even spark curiosity and lead people to explore the wonders of the actual cosmos.
The key is to appreciate both astronomy and astrology for their distinct roles.
Astronomy empowers us with knowledge, revealing the awe-inspiring reality of the universe.
Astrology, while not scientific, offers a lens through which we can contemplate our place in the grand scheme of things.
Ultimately, whether you see the stars as celestial data points or celestial storytellers, remember, they hold the power to ignite both scientific inquiry and personal wonder.
So, the next time you gaze at the night sky, let your curiosity soar, but remember, the true magic lies not in predicting your future, but in understanding the incredible reality of our universe.
By Marian SAMPSON
THE Port Stephens Community Arts Centre (PSCAC) has five new exhibitions running concurrently, providing an opportunity to witness first rate local artistry up close.
The first exhibition, Nautical Art, showcases captivating maritime-themed artworks featuring stunning seascapes, ships and marine life, invoking a sense of adventure and the timeless beauty of the ocean.
The second, Clay on the Wall, offers an array of ceramic masterpieces showcasing the versatility and creativity of pottery artistry in captivating and innovative ways.
The works of featured potter Meri Andric are also currently being showcased.
Another display comes courtesy of featured artist Jane Parker, who made Nelson Bay her home in 2010 after a decade in the bustling streets of Sydney.
Her mother, a Bay resident for 35 years, was an early member of the Arts Centre and a passionate 'china painter' and potter among various artistic pursuits.
Although new to watercolour painting, Jane has always had a keen eye for landscapes, houses and design.
The vivid colours and rich textures of the world around her have always sparked her creativity, inspiring her to explore different art styles to bring her visions to life.
Rounding out the exhibitions is
a display from milliner and weaver Metta Henderson.
Metta is a distinguished hat maker and creative basket weaver whose artistry is deeply inspired by the natural beauty of local bush.
With a profound appreciation for natural, locally sourced fibres, she transforms raw materials into exquisite headwear and rustic baskets that celebrate both craftsmanship and the
environment.
Her journey into hat making and native grass basket weaving began with a passion for sustainability and a love for the unique textures and qualities of natural fibres.
Metta meticulously selects materials from the surrounding bush and seashores where she walks, ensuring that every item is not only beautiful but also eco-friendly.
Her artworks have adorned many heads and homes, from local patrons to
international clients. Most works are tactile pieces.
Vision impaired people are encouraged to pick them up and enjoy them.
Meryl Miller of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre told News Of The Area, “At present our gallery rooms have stunning displays, with some new items we haven’t had previously.
“Make sure you don’t miss out on having a good look in all the rooms.”
DEAR News Of The Area,
AT a recent Meet the Candidates Forum in Tanilba Bay that old conundrum was raised by some independent candidates - “Let’s keep party politics out of Council.”
The quick answer to that is… ”Well they would say that wouldn’t they!”
As a Greens candidate in the next Council elections, I have my own views on this topic. Contrary to the views expressed by some independents I see that the backing of a party has many advantages for voters:
1. Greens Party candidates are subjected to vigorous probity checks and are endorsed by their local branch.
2. Voters know where a party candidate stands on lots of issues because they can visit the party website and
check out policies that are publicly disclosed for all to see.
An independent candidate is not obliged to declare positions on every, or any, topic that may arise during their time on Council.
3. I use as a guide the four pillars on which the Greens were founded: ecological sustainability, social justice, peace and nonviolence, and grassroots participatory democracy.
Greens councillors throughout Australia are proudly guided by these principles and the community which they serve.
3. There are 67 Greens Councillors already in NSW ranging from city councils to country towns such as Yass, Wagga Wagga, Brewarrina and coastal towns like Kempsey, Port
DEAR News Of The Area,
I READ with interest your article: “Small modular reactors a 'chimera' for now" (NOTA, August 1).
I agree with the fact that SMRs "are not something today" and also "they have not been demonstrated or tested".
I am mystified as to why a photo of the Lucas Heights 20MW OPAL reactor accompanied the article.
OPAL is an "Open Pool Australian Lightwater" reactor, with no reactor pressure vessel. It is incapable of generating steam to drive a turbine and is used solely for isotope production and nuclear research.
It's not a "small modular nuclear reactor".
Unlike OPAL, SMRs have many drawbacks, including a problem called "neutron
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
My son is having a birthday party and he wants to invite the whole class - that's about 30 kids.
I don't think I can afford a party for that many children.
Any advice?
Dear Marissa,
Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Ballina.
There are Greens Mayors in Shoalhaven and Glen Innes. I can call on the expertise and experience of any of these councillors who may have already dealt with issues that may arise here in Port Stephens.
So, while ‘Independent candidates’ may see party membership as a negative (what a surprise!), I see it as a bonus to be guided by a party with proven grassroots foundations, transparent policies and a wealth of experience and expertise in local government.
Regards, Kim SCOTT, Greens candidate, East Ward.
leakage", where neutrons escape from the reactor core and strike surrounding structural materials, such as steel and concrete.
These materials become radioactive when “activated” by neutrons lost from the core.
A 2022 Stanford-led research study found that, because of their smaller size, small modular reactors will experience more neutron leakage than conventional reactors, resulting in a greater amount of radioactivity created by neutron activation.
The study noted that small modular reactors will generate
L.
I WAS just trying to envisage a pass-theparcel for thirty children and the preparation beforehand - 29 frogs - one for each layer -- before the grand unravelling of the final prize.
And then, on the day, finding out that only 28 children were attending, meaning one child would get two chocolate frogs.
This wouldn't have been an issue years ago, but today, with the every-child-getsthe-same mentality, all hell would break loose.
It would be further heightened by the mass sugar high from kids who are used to drinking water and eating spinach and ricotta muffins, but who are now off their heads on
chocolate crackles and red cordial. Every child in the class?
What happened to the same number of children as the birthday child's age, a two-hour maximum time limit (which always felt like seven hours) and parties every second year?
Has the world gone completely mad? (don't answer that).
I mean how does one pin 30 tails on a donkey?
What about having to make 30 lolly bags?
Don't get me started on the sheer logistical nightmare of dividing a cake into 30 equal slices.
And, as you rightly point out, the cost would be enormous.
I reckon you'd have to hire security with that many loose cannons taking over your home.
Even worse, what if the parents decide to hang around?
No, Marissa, you need to set the rules and the numbers.
If little Frederick is turning eight, he can have eight friends over for a party. Soften the blow by making patty cakes for the whole class.
It is very altruistic of your son to want to invite everyone, but your sanity (and bank balance) overrides his magnanimity on this occasion.
DEAR News Of The Area,
REGARDING Gordon Sutcliffe’s letter last week.
The ‘Save the Myall Coast, Save Port Stephens’ local Facebook page presents the facts on the proposed offshore wind farm off the Myall Coast, i.e. off Bennetts Beach. It is against the proposal in this area as it would be built alongside two marine parks, a Ramsar wetland and in the flightpath of the endangered Gould’s petrel - Australia’s rarest endemic seabird - and in the migration route of whales. Not to mention all the other creatures
at least nine times more neutron-activated steel than conventional power plants; and also that spent nuclear fuel from SMRs will be discharged in greater volumes per kW, and can be far more complex than nuclear waste from larger reactors.
I don't think that we need such risky technology in Australia's energy system.
Regards, Kenneth HIGGS, Raymond Terrace.
which live in, breed in, feed in our coastal area.
The group is not against renewables per se but they need to be in appropriate areas.
Gordon has missed this point. We live in an environmentally protected area and want to keep it that way.
The mission of the Facebook group is in the name ‘save’.
Regards, Vivien PANHUBER, Tea Gardens.
ANSWERS to Stinker’s quiz challenge issued last week.
How did you go?
1. Yacaaba (North Head) is the highest at 228m. Tomaree is 161m.
2. ‘Stinkpot’.
3. 1974.
4. Dimitrios Georgis Karageorgis. ‘Kerosine Tin Jim’.
5. 1862.
By Marian SAMPSON
TOMAREE State Emergency Service (SES) and the Nelson Bay Sea Scouts partnered recently for key training sessions.
The Tomaree SES hosted the Cubs then the Scouts over two evenings at their Corlette headquarters.
Both groups received training at varying levels, which will enable the Cubs and Scouts to earn their SES badges.
Chris Bartlett of the Tomaree SES told News Of The Area, “The SES delivered a presentation that outlined what the SES do in emergency situations including removing fallen trees, [provide] sandbags for flooded properties, assist in flood crisis, search for missing people and rescue casualties, plus working with other emergency services including Police, Fire and Ambulance.”
One key message from
the presentation was to have an emergency kit prepared in case disaster strikes.
This should include a document holder, towel, radio, spare batteries, zip lock bags, torch and a first aid kit.
The dangers of driving cars through floodwaters was also discussed.
“Working as a team, what it means to be a volunteer and having fun were the other key messages delivered,” Chris said.
The Cubs and Scouts then participated in a number of team rescue activities, in some cases in very wet conditions.
“Special thanks to Greg Rowe from the SES and Sea Scout leader Margaret ‘Magpie’ Richardson for their efforts in making this joint volunteer effort a huge success,” Chris said.
Both organisations are keen to welcome new members and volunteers.
Contact the SES on 0427 946 996 and the Sea Scouts via their Facebook page.
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
IT was during the war years, when the Americans arrived in Nelson Bay, that big changes took place.
The roads from Salt Ash, over the sandhills to the coast, were upgraded and tarred and on the waterfront wharves and jetties were built to handle the arrival of warships.
I will never forget a story I was told by George Todd, a great old character who became a commercial fisherman at just fourteen.
George and his brother Roger fished from the Port north to Broughton Island.
Many of their experiences are written in my book ‘Broughton Islanders’, first published in 2009.
George and his brother caught thousands of snapper using handlines.
Oddly enough, of all the snapper caught by George, the biggest fish were taken in the most unlikely spot - inside Port Stephens!
It was 1937 when George, by chance, started to catch snapper over 20 kilograms in the calm tidal waters of the harbour.
Over a period of 20 years
he continued to regularly pull monster snapper.
My jaw dropped closer and closer to the ground as George related his experiences with gigantic reds.
“They would come into the harbour every year about March and there were various locations that were known to yield big fish,” George said.
“These days they catch jewfish in those places and strangely enough in those days jewfish were rarely caught.
“It was unusual to have trouble with sharks for they seemed to leave in the cold weather but you would see the occasional one.
“The snapper would average about 30 lb,” the old fisherman recalled.
Fifteen kilogram reddies inside the port? Hard to believe I reckoned.
“Yep and plenty of them,” George replied.
“They were right throughout the harbour from Shoal Bay way back past Fame Cove, particularly when the mullet were moving around Anzac Day.
“The snapper would really come on the bite when a strong westerly wind whipped up overnight.”
One day, George was
giving Norm Laman a hand at his camp in Cromarty Bay.
In the late afternoon he decided to do some fishing before returning home.
A storm could be seen coming from the west as he went out to fish in the deep water in Top Harbour off Soldiers Point.
“I caught 250 kilograms of snapper and it didn’t take long, about two hours, to catch them as they were all big fish,” George said.
“I had to quit fishing as the rain was belting down and the wind was howling, making it nearly impossible to see.
“A real westerly gale had developed but the fish were biting like crazy and
they would have averaged well over twelve to fifteen kilograms.
“If I could have kept fishing I would have filled the boat for I left them biting.”
Fishing for those “big reds”, it was necessary to use very big hooks.
The giant snapper had incredibly strong mouths and George found that using hooks smaller than 12/0 would result in a lot of lost fish.
“It was all right when they took a bait and the hook was flat, however if they bit a hook on the side they would simply bend it into a circle and the fish was gone,” George said.
“Purchasing 12/0 hooks
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
SAFE beach launching sites are few and far between along the NSW coastline.
Tomaree Peninsula is fortunate to have two excellent sites carved out by nature; the northern corner of Boat Harbour Beach and the southern corner of Fingal Bay Beach.
Launching boats off the beach, into the open ocean, can be dodgy particularly if it is a bit breezy or a wave is hitting the beach.
Fortunately for commercial and recreational fishers the two local sites are very protected on most
occasions.
For those new to the game of beach launching there are a few simple rules to bear in mind.
Firstly it is a really good idea to have the assistance of a mate who can hold the boat into the sea while you park the 4x4 higher up the beach. Consider the tidal movement.
Low tides can cause issues in that the water is too shallow for you to lower the propeller.
I always prefer launching half tide in and returning half tide out.
The Fingal and ‘Boaty’ launching sites give quick
access to the best local fishing reefs which, at this time of the year, are loaded up with cracker snapper.
The only launching alternatives are inside the Port at Shoal Bay, Little Beach or Soldiers Point.
These sites mean far greater travel time before you reach the red hot southern reefs.
If you have a tinny under 16 foot and a reliable 4x4, give beach launching a go.
Just be aware that things can go wrong.
Don’t back the trailer too far into the surf and don’t assume that 4x4 vehicles can’t get bogged
q Boat Harbour beach provides excellent launching conditions for both commercial and recreational fishers.
around Nelson Bay at that time wasn’t easy.
“Mrs Coady had six in her shop so I bought the lot.”
According to George, commercial fishermen never weighed fish in those days.
Fish were simply loaded into boxes and fishermen were paid per box.
“The only fish that was weighed was snapper and you always got consignment weight for them,” George said.
“One day I gave Neville Blanch a load of ten snapper to be taken to Newcastle and the fish weighed 450 lb, averaging 20 kilograms a fish.
“I used to send my fish down with carriers, Con Catsicas or Neville Blanch,
and you never knew what they weighed for there were no scales about here and it was only when you were paid that you found out the weight of your catch.
“On one occasion I took some down myself, five absolute whoppers, and sold them to Gerry Grivas, who had the Railway Cafe which was straight opposite the Newcastle railway station.
“He used to hang these really big snapper up in the window of his shop for a day or two so the people passing by could marvel at their size before he cut them up and cooked and served them in his cafe.”
By Chris KARAS
A NEWCASTLE Under 16 Boys representative side, led by Medowie FC Head Coach Matt Morris, took out the Northern NSW Community State Youth Championships last month.
The Newcastle team, which included an array of Port Stephens talent, toppled Hunter Valley in a penalty shootout to lift the prestigious trophy at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility.
The proud Morris told News Of The Area that the State Youth Championship triumph was “a just reward for the team’s strong commitment and spirit”.
“The squad bonded well from the outset and put in the hard work at training to quickly strike up a winning formula.
“We improved as the tournament unfolded and hit our straps in the final,” added Morris, who is a former Northern NSW Football Coach of the Year recipient.
It was a case of sweet revenge for the Newcastle Under 16 Boys after suffering a 2-1 loss to rivals
q Newcastle’s Community State Youth Cup championship-winning Under 16 Boys squad featured the cream of Port Stephens’ emerging football talent.
Hunter Valley in the group stage. The Novocastrians defeated Macquarie Under 15s 3-0, Macquarie Under 16s 3-0 and Hunter Valley Under 15s 2-1 to progress to the Grand Final. In the trophy decider the scores were locked 2-2 after extra time with goals from Medowie FC utility Kayden Morris and middle forward
Ben Ringrose. Newcastle claimed championship honours by winning the penalty shoot out 5-3 after goals from Morris, Dewald Karsten, Miguel Pandoulis, Sebastian Redman and Tristan Wellington. Outstanding Medowie forward prospect Sam Poole finished as the competition’s leading goal scorer
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Rugby Club are on the Hunter Suburban Rugby Mens premiership prowl.
The much vaunted Gropers achieved the first part of a potential 2024 quinella when they edged out Newcastle Griffins 17-14 last Saturday at Dangar Park to wrap up the minor title.
In a torrid encounter the depleted Nelson Bay line up showed their champion qualities to sink their rivals and top the standings with 65 competition points.
Trailing 14-5 midway through the second stanza the Gropers - minus six top grade regulars - rallied to post a thirteenth successive victory and claim yet another piece of rugby silverware.
Having secured the
minor premiership, Nelson Bay will turn their focus to this Saturday’s Grand Final qualifier against second ranked Singleton Red Bulls
at the Newcastle No 2 Sportsground from 11.15am.
In other finals action third ranked Cooks Hill Brown Snakes square off with the
and was one of Newcastle’s best along with Tilligerry United junior midfielder Jackson Smith and Kotara South centre back Charlie Walker.
Coach Morris also praised the efforts of talented Nelson Bay FC Under 15 rookies Marley Telfer, a promising left back, and right back Orlando Labra-Knox.
Griffins in an elimination showdown this Sunday.
Newcastle’s triumphant Under 16 Boys squad included Kayden Morris, Alex Moore, Ben Ringrose, Charlie Walker, Dewald Karsten, Eli Baas, James Dolan, Kaiden Evans, Marley Telfer, Miguel Pandoulis, Orlando Labra-Knox, Sam Poole, Sebastian Redman, Thomas Mellon, Tristan Wellington and Jackson Smith.
Nelson Bay Head Coach Michael Wiringi has an embarrassment of riches to choose from when he sits down with selectors to name his finals squad.
q Comeback centre Kailen Williams starred in Nelson Bay’s 17-14 victory over Newcastle Griffins that clinched the Hunter Suburban Rugby Mens minor title.
“We have several key players returning from injury which holds us in good stead,” the experienced mentor told News Of The Area.
“The boys are determined to play in another Grand Final and are primed for another tough clash with the Singleton Red side,” he revealed.
Wiringi showed his organisational skills when he filled in at fly half during last weekend’s win over the Griffins.
His calming influence shone like a beacon as he orchestrated two crucial second half tries to help the club clinch top spot and minor honours.
Durable utility Dan Arnfield was best on ground for the Gropers, turning in a non-stop performance as a flanker with his rugged defence and power running a feature.
By Ian WILLIAMS
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BACK NINE:
NETT WINNES: Len Hardes nett 25
RUNNER UP:
Barry Sampson nett 26
BALL WINNERS:
Steve Enderby nett 28
Kevin Hart nett 28
John Street nett 29
Kim Miller nett 32
NTP WINNERS:
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Arnfield was ably supported by lock forwards Adam Edwards and Ronan O’Connell, Ryan Marshall, utility Jack Ballard and centre Kailen Williams.
Nelson Bay opened the scoring with an early Ballard try before the Griffins hit back with a five pointer by forward Jock Tomlinson and penalty goal from skipper and fly half Johnty Pettet to lead 8-5 at the break.
Pettet booted two second half penalty goals to give the home side a nine point advantage before the Gropers stormed to victory with tries by prop Nathan Perry and winger Danien Bryant.
Nelson Bay are expected to rush back star centre Michael Hotene, lock forward Sam Rocher, mercurial back Ilisoni Vonomatairatu and powerhouse forwards Lewis Affleck and Zion Takarua for Saturday’s finals tilt with Singleton Red.
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By Steve LARKIN, AAP
A QUIET achiever and three megastars have put a finishing silver polish on Australia's third-best campaign at an Olympic pool.
Unheralded Meg Harris claimed a surprise silver in the women's 50m freestyle at the La Defense Arena on Sunday night.
And Australia's women's 4x100m medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Emma McKeon, Mollie O'Callaghan and Jenna Strauch - snared a silver in the last event of the meet.
Australia's swim team bagged seven gold, eight silver and three bronze in the Paris pool.
Measured by gold, it's the nation's third-best haul at an Olympic pool behind the nine golds in Tokyo three years ago and eight golds at the 1956 Melbourne Games.
By overall total, the Dolphins' eighteen medals is also Australia's equal thirdbest return.
The nation's swim team won 21 medals overall in
Tokyo, 20 at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and also eighteen at the Sydney 2000 Games.
In Paris, the United States again sit at the head of the swimming medal table - a position they have held since 1992 - with eight golds, thirteen silver and seven bronze.
Australia's Dolphins were next-best followed by France, whose face of the Games, Leon Marchand, featured in all four of their gold medals.
In the last races at the Paris pool, Harris was stunned to win her silver behind Sweden's worldrecord holder Sarah Sjostrom.
"That was the most fun race I have been a part of," Harris said.
Shayna Jack, who calls her great mate Harris "the quiet achiever", finished last in the medal race but felt like a winner.
Jack won two relay golds at her debut Olympics which she described as the opening chapter of her book of redemption - she missed the Tokyo Games having just served a two-year doping ban.
By Gary WATT
RESULTS from a Stableford competition played at Tanilba Bay GC on Monday 29th July 2024 with 41 players.
Nett Winner : Shayne Mullarvey, 39pts.
Nett Runner Up : Steve Robards, 38pts.
Bonus Point Winner : Phil Sherwood, 37pts.
Bonus Point Runner Up : Warren Deuis, 35pts.
Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole : Div 1 : Fred Rimoni.
Div 2 : No Winner.
Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, Div 1 : No Winner.
Div 2 : Frank Vandruten. Drive & Chip, 7th Hole, Div 1 : Ralph Brown. Div 2 : Phil Sherwood. Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, Div 1 : Gary Watt. Div 2 : Peter Hawkins. Ball Winners : Ross Dobson 34pts, John Clayton 33pts, Ron McKay 32pts, John McDonald 32pts, Ron Dodd 32pts, Peter Hawkins 32pts, Greg Garvin 31pts, Phil Rogan 31pts, Frank Vandruten 31pts, Bob Sellick 31pts, Alan Foster 31pts, John Howlett 30pts, and Bill McMaster 30pts. Lucky Prize Draw Winner : Jamie Carr.
Australia's medley women's relayers followed Harris to take silver and further boost the Olympic medal collections of big guns McKeon, McKeown and O'Callaghan.
McKeon now retires, remaining Australia's most successful Olympian with an overall haul of six golds, three silvers and five bronze from three Games.
"It's not really something I look at," McKeon said.
"That is what you strive for... but it's the whole journey along the way that I am going to remember for the rest of my life."
O'Callaghan won three gold medals in Paris - the women's 200m freestyle, the 4x100m freestyle and the 4x200m freestyle - for a career total of five at the age of 20.
"It has been an emotional, draining week," O'Callaghan said.
"I need to have a good long break... I need a reset so I can go again."
And McKeown completed a set of medals from her
stunning Games, winning two golds, one silver and a bronze in the French capital.
McKeown became the first swimmer to successfully defend 100m and 200m backstroke Olympic titles.
The 23-year-old is also the first Australian swimmer to win four individual Olympic career gold medals.
" I feel like I am kind of just getting started," McKeown said.
"I am not sure what this next year will hold for me, probably take a bit of time out from the sport just to mentally refresh."
Swimming Australia's head coach Rohan Taylor was proud of his Dolphins pod which dealt with COVID cases throughout the meet.
"We had athletes swim with COVID... I can't confirm the numbers, that's a doctor's thing," Taylor said.
"We just dealt with it. And that's the thing I'm the proudest of, is that we took every opportunity to race and compete."
Twenty-six of Australia's 41-strong team depart Paris with medals, topped by O'Callaghan's golden triple treat, a silver and a bronze. McKeown, Jack and Ariarne Titmus each leave with two golds among their French collections.
By Chris KARAS
NEWLY crowned minor premiers Raymond Terrace Magpies have earned bragging rights in the Newcastle Hunter Rugby League A Grade Mens competition.
The high flying Magpies issued another psychological blow to rivals WaratahMayfield with a 20-12 victory in a top-of-the-table clash last weekend at Waratah Oval.
Experienced centre Robert Chaffey, prop forward Jacob Tatupu, hooker Jack Beverley and interchange Dylan Petith scored tries for the Magpies, with five eighth Kyle Handford booting two conversions.
Talented number six Jacob Payne and fullback Jordan
By Chris KARAS
A DOUBLE triumph in the space of four days has secured a top four berth for the Nelson Bay Gropers women's rugby team.
Josh Gamgee’s talented combination will feature in this year’s Hunter Rugby Women's finals series after trouncing University 47-5 in a midweek fixture and Southern Beaches 80-7 last weekend at Ernie Calland Field.
The spirited Gropers face Hamilton Hawks in this Sunday’s elimination final at Newcastle’s No 2 Sportsground at 12.30pm.
Minor premiers
Wanderers line up against second ranked Merewether Carlton this Saturday in the Grand Final qualifier.
Outstanding fly half Sophia Collins and boom centre Sophie Anderson turned in superb games in the win over University at Bernie Curran Oval.
The mercurial Collins demonstrated her attacking skills to nab five of the Gropers’ seven tries with centre Emjay Walters and winger Briennen Napoli grabbing the other two and classy fullback Ebony Oakley booting six goals.
Anderson menaced the University defence with her
power and turn of speed with second rower Laura McFawn and flanker Sierra Nowlan also making an impact.
Nelson Bay had too many big guns for Southern Beaches - running in twelve tries in a dominant display.
The Gropers were best served by centre Walters, prop forwards Nelly Jachi and Taylor Rich and the crafty Collins, who capped a big week with another four try haul.
Dashing centre Tash Harris, winger Tanya Jones and the elusive Walters each grabbed try doubles with Nowlan and Oakley also scoring five pointers.
Phillips kept the second placed Cheetahs in the hunt with neat tries that were converted by half back Travis Lowe.
Raymond Terrace have won thirteen of their fourteen fixtures this season and lead the competition on 26 points - seven clear of the Cheetahs on 19 points ahead of Dudley Magpies (17) and Cardiff Cobras (13).
Club legend Luke Handsaker told News Of The Area that the Raymond Terrace outfit were tracking well on the eve of the finals series.
“We are building strongly towards the big end-ofseason matches and need to maintain our focus,” said the wily number seven.
The Magpies lock horns
Oakley (six), Walters (two) and Jones (two) landed conversions in a lopsided contest.
An elated Gamgee told News Of The Area that the team deserved its spot in the finals series.
“As support staff we couldn’t be more proud of the girls who have secured their place in the finals for a second successive season,” he quipped.
“They did it the hard way without a doubt but they achieved their goal and that’s all we can ask,” said Josh.
“The girls are capable of big things and will take some confidence into Sunday’s finals clash with the Hawks,” he added.
with the Maitland Pickers this Saturday in a final preliminary round fixture at King Edward Park at 1pm.
Waratah-Mayfield host the fourth ranked Cardiff Cobras this Saturday at Waratah Oval at 3pm.
Raymond Terrace Under 19s remain in fourth spot in the NHRL D Grade Men Northern competition after slamming Mallabula Panthers 40-4 last Friday at Mallabula Sporting Complex.
Promising five eighth Will Scott-Glassock (2), second rowers Jett Woodward and Jonathan Page, winger Jackson Saville, centre Taylor Hunt, half back Whare Kuru and interchange Zane Sorcevski crossed for tries with Kuru potting four conversions.
The Magpies meet
Morpeth Bulls this Saturday in a final round clash at Morpeth Oval. Second ranked Karuah Roos tuned up for the finals with a crushing 52-4 victory over the Bulls last weekend at Lionel Morten Oval.
In a dominant performance the Roos posted ten tries with centre Aiden Bills, Koby Gordon and lock Mitchell Turvey grabbing doubles and hooker Daniel Evans, centre James Fogarty, second rower Dylon Maher and winger Adam Crampton also nabbing four pointers. Karuah legend Sam Croese kicked six goals from ten attempts.
The Roos host Kearsley in a final preliminary round fixture this Saturday at Lionel Morten Oval at 12.30pm.
By Lee RANKIN
SATURDAY 27th July. Stableford. A
Matt Gurr 36 2. Steve Startin 35 Pro Pin Luke Tranter. Wednesday 31st July. Medley Stableford.
One of the finest accomplishments came from the Newcastle Under 12 Boys side that defeated Macquarie Football 1-0 in an absorbing Grand Final.
Under the expert tutelage of Tilligerry United FC coach Spencer Doyle, the Newcastle young guns impressed keen judges with their enterprising play in attack and bustling defence.
The team featured Medowie FC juniors Jack Blue, Toby Cox, Byron Hunt, Taylor Walker, Chace White and Lachlan Wright; Tilligerry United products Jacob Bonham and Luka Vuletic; and Nelson Bay FC duo Nick Campbell and Finn Dellow.
Other squad members included Rory Martin, Kai Pascoe and Hugh Stathis from Cooks Hill FC, Sam Geoghegan (Kotara South FC) and Cael Tuckerman (Merewether FC).
After a first up 1-0 loss to Macquarie in the pool fixtures, the Newcastle 12s showed their class
with victories over Hunter Sky Blue (6-0) and Hunter Maroon (3-0 and 7-1) and two hard fought draws with Macquarie (1-1) and Hunter Sky Blue (0-0) to advance to the trophy decider.
The talented Vuletic scored the winning goal for Newcastle to cap a superb performance.
Coach Doyle told News Of The Area that claiming the championship title was “a tremendous achievement” by his young charges.
“Despite a disrupted preparation due to the inclement weather the boys joined forces and worked very hard to earn their success,” reflected the former Southampton junior.
“Constant rain in the lead up to the tournament hampered our preparations but we managed to organise three half hour matches against the Adamstown Rosebuds Junior Premier League Under 12s squad that proved beneficial,” Doyle added.
A proud Spencer pointed to the side’s combative spirit and depth of talent across the pitch as the
ingredients for success.
He praised the courage of rising striker Lachie Wright and performances of boom forward Byron Hunt, right wing Jack Blue, centre defence Jacob Bonham and the gifted left wing Vuletic in steering the team to victory.
“All the boys showed their potential with Lachie making a huge impact on the field despite nursing a foot injury,” revealed Doyle.
“Lachie is a top prospect and he inspired team mates with his goal scoring prowess and support play,” he said.
Newcastle’s triumphant Under 12 Girls squad featured top Tilligerry United juniors Zoe Adams and Scarlet Christie and Medowie’s Amariyah Wilson.
The team was coached by Minmi FC’s Laura Bradford and also featured Bailey Brooks, Holly Cummings, Violet De Wit, Porsha Dolan, Elke Fink and Zahra Payne from Stockton Sharks FC; Bronte Senior (Kotara South FC), Matilda Moore (New Lambton FC), Ellie Groth (Mayfield United FC) and
By David WILSON
THE Nelson Bay Croquet Club hosted the NSW Silver Brooch State Championship from Saturday 27 to Monday 29 July 2024.
The NSW ‘brooch’ tournaments are designed to provide competition for players across the normal division boundaries - the Silver Brooch is a level play singles golf croquet competition for players with handicaps from 3 to 6, bringing together Division 1 and Division 2 players
20 players entered the 2024 competition with 4 players from Nelson Bay: Liz Friend, Peter Gordon, Rae Uptin and David Wilson.
Other players travelled from around the state, as far north as Sawtell and as far south as Canberra and Queanbeyan. The qualifying round was played as 2 blocks of 10 players with each player playing 9 games, each being a 13-point game with a 1-hour time limit.
The top 4 players from each block qualified for the championship quarter-finals, with finals games being best-of-three. Peter Gordon (Nelson Bay) topped the Blue Block
with 8 wins and +15 hoops ahead of Peter Sinclair (Marrickville, 7 wins +15 hoops), Ian Donald (Canberra, 7 wins +13 hoops) and Rod Peet (Maitland, 6 wins +7 hoops).
Liz Friend (Nelson Bay) topped the Red Block with 7 wins and +16 hoops ahead of Glenn Sellers (Toronto, 7 wins +16 hoops but lost the head-to-head game against Liz), Tony Croft (Port Macquarie, 7 wins +11 hoops) and Bob Berry (Chatswood, 6 wins +12 hoops).
In the quarter-finals, Peter Gordon beat Bob Berry 7-3 7-3,
Glenn Sellers beat Ian Donald 4-7 7-5 7-6, Peter Sinclair beat Tony Croft 7-6 3-7 7-3, and Liz Friend beat Rod Peet 7-5 7-5.
In the semi-finals, Peter Gordon beat Glenn Sellers 7-2 7-5 and Peter Sinclair beat Liz Friend 6-7 7-5 7-3.
In the battle of the “Peters”, Sinclair triumphed 7-5 7-5 to take out the Silver Brooch. Liz lost the 3rd/4th play-off 7-4 4-7 6-7.
No State Championship for Nelson Bay, but a very successful event with 2nd and 4th place for members.
A1 David Hogan (4) 32
A2 Julian Williams (15) 31
B1 Chris Hani (17) 33 B2 Michael Stockenhuber (20) 32 C1 Tony Johnston (30) 34 C2 Ted Smith (27) 33
29 July Vets Results Div 1
1 Robert Wasilewicz 20 2 Geoffrey Brown 20 Div 2 1 Peter Thomas 24 2 Brian Hodges 22 Tuesday 30 July 2024 NO GOLF RAIN Wednesday 31 July 2024
Men’s Stableford: Christmas Course: Overall Winners 1 Peter Johnston (25) 36c/b
2 Nathan Lilly (16) 36
3 Ian Warrington (13) 33c/b Thursday 1 August 2024
Lilliana Grabda (South Wallsend FC).
Eight Port Stephens representatives figured in Newcastle’s championship-winning Under 13 Boys squad.
They included rising Medowie FC prospects Noah Davison, Cooper Deacon, Jonah Dorn, Owen Kempf, Tyler Lavender and Lincoln Prout and Nelson Bay’s Xavier Grill and Rhys Stratilas.
Other squad members were Hugo Bourke, Oliver Croft, Silas Donald, Ben Hensell, Jimmy Walker and coach Hamish McLean (Kotara South FC), Travis Campbell (South Wallsend FC), Brady Mylan (Stockton Sharks FC) and Kobi Newman (New Lambton FC).
Medowie FC coach Jaye Walker guided the Newcastle Under 13 Girls squad that featured Port Stephens juniors Alexis Funnell, Ella Gillespie and Lillianah Skaines (Medowie FC) plus Ava Chamberlain and Hannah Clarke of Tilligerry United.
Other team members were Evie Harrison, Isabella HingleyTerry, Clancy Hogan, Ruby Jeffrey
and Matilda Lawrence of Kotara South; Kaitlin Smith and Lucinda Watson (Stockton Sharks), Lara Hardes (Wallsend), Elissa Noy (New Lambton) and Lily Reece (South Wallsend).
Newcastle Under 14 Boys squad featured talented Nelson Bay juniors Fred Ball, Harper Bradley, Alex Campbell, Joseph Diemar, Archie Gordon, Will Harasti, Ashton Holliday, Jason Huang, Ashton Kime, Thomas Mayne and coach Dave Harasti plus Medowie trio Cooper Brewster, Caleb Pacevski and Koby Spencer.
Other squad members were Leo Craven-Sands and Matt Hunter (Mayfield United) and Reed Hoskins (Kotara South).
Tilligerry United’s Jessica Evans coached the winning Newcastle Under 14 Girls squad that comprised ten Stockton Sharks reps in Rubie Corrigan, Brienna Evans, Drew Heffernan, Keira Horder, Ava Knight, Emily Mitchell, Ella Robinson, April Savage, Sophie Scott and Xanthe Shields; Josephine Agelavu, Arabella Rose and Nicole Stojkovski of Adamstown Rosebuds; plus Celeste Anderson, Isla O’Donoghue, Stella Perrett (New Lambton) and Juliet McNicol (Mayfield United).
NO GOLF RAIN
Friday 2 August 2024
Ladies Stableford: Christmas Course
Overall Winners
1 Roz Manley (30) 36
2 Nicola Bethwaite (24) 34
Men’s Stableford: Brush box Course
A1 Mick Hoare (14) 38
A2 Julian Williams (15) 32c/b
A3 Barry Leo (18) 32
B1 Mal Upton (19) 36
B2 Douglas Curtis (43) 35
B3 Zbigniew Wasilewicz
Saturday 3 August
Men’s Stableford: Gymea Course
Overall Winners
Myles Brunt (6) 69
A1 Myles Brunt (6) 69
A2 Peter Gibson (9) 70
A3 Shane Maher (10) 73
A4 Ricky O’Shannessy (11) 74
B1 Stephen Spillane (18) 71
B2 Shane Maher (10) 73
B3 Jamie Keating (19) 74 c/b
B4 Thomas Hammond (18) 74
C1 Paul Marks (27) 70 c/b
C2 Ezekiel Nicolas (37) 70
C3 Fynn Brunt (28) 72
C4 Kevin Humphreys (25) 73
Men’s Stableford: Christmas Bush
A1 Garry Ensor (10) 37 c/b
A2 Gary Watt (12) 37
A3 Rod Totman (15) 35 c/b
B1 Mark Barden (17) 35 c/b
B2 Mark Baker (22) 35
B3 Ray Curruthers (22) 33 c/b
C1 Colin Stone (27) 37
C2 George Fynn (39) 36 c/b
C3 Gary McCann (26) 36
Women’s Stableford
Overall Winners:
1 Julie Newsham (24) 31
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SBS VICELAND, 8.30pm
Attended by more than 20,000 festival goers, this five-day event held on Scottish farmland is iconic: For those who weren’t able to fly across the globe and experience the riot of tunes and famous acts, this BBCshot series takes you through the crowds and on stage to experience the thrills. Featuring five episodes, the revelry– and, no doubt couch dancing – kicks off with a double episode that’s the perfect way to jump-start the weekend. The diverse line-up includes pop star Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and noughties girl group Sugababes.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 3.
9.05 Troppo. (Mal) When Brooke is found floating in a river, strangled and barely conscious, Ted and Amanda hunt for her attacker.
10.00 QI. (PG, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig. 10.30 ABC Late News.
10.45 Love Your Garden. 11.35 Grand Designs: West Sussex. (R) 12.20 We Hunt Together. (Malsv, R)
1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
NBN, 7.30pm
Scott Cam and The Block crew have washed up again for season 20 of the renovation competition and this time the contestants are taking on a quaint (read: abandoned) holiday resort on Victoria’s windswept Phillip Island to complete five luxury holiday homes. Besides an inordinate amount of sand, another change is somewhat bittersweet: foreman Keith Schleiger has stepped down after 13 years, with the lovable Dan Reilly stepping into his boots. The array of couples includes Cairns’ Kylie and Brad – while she promises a parade of impressive ’dos as a hairdresser, he is double threat as both an electrician and a plumber.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Great British Landmark Fixers.
8.30 Ancient Superstructures.
9.30 The Airport: Back In The Skies. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 The Shelter. (MA15+av)
12.25 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R)
3.50 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs visit’s Summerland Farm.
7.20 Football. AFL. Round 22. Sydney v Collingwood.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 Armchair Experts. (M)
A panel discusses all things AFL.
12.00 Criminal Confessions: Two Fires, One Victim. (MA15+av, R)
1.00 Boy To Man: The Shark People. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night. 8.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Parramatta Eels v Penrith Panthers. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney. 9.55 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Night.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Late night. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Post midnight.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Overnight. 5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 14: Early morning.
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. (Mdlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Dakota Johnson, Sterling K Brown, Domhnall Gleeson and Colman Domingo. 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)
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6.25 I Was Actually There: Woomera. (PG, R) A look at the Woomera detention centre protest.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG) Sister Boniface enters a chess tournament.
8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mv, R) Part 1 of 3. Van der Valk investigates the murder of a charismatic, young free-running star.
9.50 Fifteen-Love. (Malns, R) Justine’s allegation causes a stir.
10.40 The Beast Must Die. (Mal, R) Frances plots her revenge.
11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles.
8.25 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean.
9.20 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R)
10.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R)
11.05 Ralph And Katie. (Mls)
12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
2.55 Hitler: Countdown To War. (PGav, R)
3.45 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour. (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) Narrated by Grant Bowler.
7.30 MOVIE: The Sapphires. (2012, PGalsv, R) Four singers learn about love, friendship and war. Miranda Tapsell, Deborah Mailman.
9.35 MOVIE: About A Boy. (2002, Mal, R) An immature man befriends a 12-year-old boy who teaches him to act like an adult. Hugh Grant, Toni Collette.
11.40 Dancing With The Stars. (PGal, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Olympic Games
Paris 2024. Day 15: Night.
7.35 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury Bulldogs.
9.25 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Night.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Late night. 12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Post midnight.
3.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Overnight.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 15: Early morning.
6am Lola.
Continued. (1961, PG, French) 6.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 10.20 The Goya Murders. (2019, M, Spanish) 12.15pm My Old Lady. (2014, M) 2.15 All Roads Lead To Rome. (2015, PG) 3.55 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 5.30 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 8.30 Windtalkers. (2002, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 2 of 4.
9.05 Fifteen-Love. (Mal) Mikki gets closer to Glenn.
9.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) Cassie and Sunny interview the suspects.
10.40 Fisk. (PG, R)
11.10 Annika. (Ma, R)
11.55 Frayed. (Mals, R)
12.40 Noughts + Crosses. (Mal, R)
1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)
4.00 Landline. (R)
4.30 Art Works. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors. (PGals)
8.40 MOVIE: Robin’s Wish. (2020, Ma, R)
10.10 MOVIE: Merkel. (2022, PGal, R)
11.55 Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina. (Madlv, R)
1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)
2.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R)
3.10 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6am Morning Programs. 7.20 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 10.20 Thirteen Days. (2000, M) 1pm A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 3.15 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 5.15 Lola. (1961, PG, French) 6.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 8.30 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 10.15 My Little Sister. (2020, MA15+, German) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger. 9.25 Miniseries: Malpractice. (MA15+av) Part 5 of 5. Lucinda’s search for the truth becomes dangerous as she turns to help from unexpected places.
10.30 Born To Kill? Allan Legere. (MA15+v, R) A look at serial killer Allan Legere.
12.30 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Night. Events may include: cycling track; women’s basketball; men’s water polo.
10.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Day 16: Late night. Events may include: men’s water polo, gold medal match; women’s basketball, gold medal match.
12.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Post midnight.
2.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Day 16: Overnight.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024
Closing Ceremony. Coverage of the Closing Ceremony.
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.00 The Dog House. (R) A couple dream of very different dogs. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Ambulance UK. (PGa, R) Emergency services respond to two separate reports of unexploded bombs in Greater Manchester, one with a primary school and a nursery nearby. An elderly lady is found on the floor outside the bus station. 11.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun: Maverick. (2022, Mlv, R) An aviator trains a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. 8.40 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PGa) 9.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 House Of Promises. (Premiere, Mans)
12.45 A French Case. (Mas, R)
2.40 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (Mals, R)
4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Jeopardy! 7.25 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) 8.00 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. Stage 1. Midnight Late Programs.
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6am Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 7.30 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 9.10 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 11.10 Real Genius. (1985, M) 1.05pm The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 4.05 Charade. (1963, PG) 6.10 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 7.50 The Innocence. (2019, M, Catalan) 9.30 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point: Road Trip. (R)
11.30 Babylon Berlin. (Premiere, MA15+ansv)
1.20 Christian. (MA15+v, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 2001. 11.00 Untold Australia. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Molly And Cara. 12.45 Flavour Swap. 1.10 Curse Of Oak Island. 1.55 Kickin’ Back. 2.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Cycling. Tour De France Femmes. 8.05 Jeopardy! 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. 11.40 Late Programs.
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6am The Mole Agent. Continued. (2020, Spanish) 7.10 Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 8.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 10.30 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 12.15pm The Big Chill. (1983, M) 2.10 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 4.00 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 5.50 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.50 Twist. (2021, M) 9.30 Three Kings. (1999, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (Final, PGal) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger.
9.55 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) Keith shares his story.
10.55 The Latest: Seven News. 11.25 Inside Belmarsh Prison. (MA15+v, R)
12.30 The Event. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Medical Emergency. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (Return, PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam and Shelley Craft.
9.20 Olympic Games Paris 2024 Closing Ceremony. (R) Coverage of the Closing Ceremony.
12.15 The First 48. (Mav, R) 1.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
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7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash is left in the dark.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Final, PGa) The remaining acts compete in front of the celebrity judges for a cash prize of £250,000.
11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Extended Family. (PGa) 12.45 Holey Moley Australia. (PGas, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In Nigeria. (PGa)
8.30 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (Ml)
9.35 DI Ray. (Mal)
10.25 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Enemy Of The People. (Premiere, Mlv)
12.45 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als, R)
3.45 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Island. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France Femmes H’lights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stages 2 and 3. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.25 News. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.20 Saving The Delorean Time Machine. 9.20 Late Programs.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.05 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 8.05 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.10 The Innocence. (2019, M, Catalan) 11.50 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.40pm Good Night, And Good Luck. (2005, PG) 3.25 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 5.05 The Age Of Innocence. (1993, PG) 7.35 Sex, Lies And Videotape. (1989, M) 9.30 The Peacemaker. (1997, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (Ml, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.
10.45 The Latest: Seven News.
11.15 Talking Footy.
12.15 Criminal Confessions. (MA15+av, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent.
8.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Return) 9.20 Miriam Margolyes Almost Australian. (Ml, R)
10.20 ABC Late News.
10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 The Art Of... (PG, R) 11.25 Talking Heads. (Final, PG, R) 11.50 Grand Designs. (R) 12.40 Parliament. 1.40 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 2.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline. (R) 5.00 Art Works. (PGn, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (PGa)
8.25 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Mal)
9.20 Rebus. (Premiere, MA15+lv)
10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Pray For Blood. (Premiere, MA15+av)
12.35 Blanca. (MA15+a, R)
3.25 Bin Laden: The Road To 9/11. (Mav, R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up 2001. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Amar. 12.45 Curse Of Oak Island. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tour De France Femmes Highlights Review. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. (Premiere) 9.45 Late Programs.
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6am The Age Of Innocence. Continued. (1993, PG) 8.15 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 10.05 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 11.55 Twist. (2021, M) 1.35pm Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 3.35 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 5.50 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 7.40 Wild Target. (2010, M) 9.30 Up In The Air. (2009, M) 11.30 The Internship. (2013, M) 1.40am Late Programs. 5.55 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.00 Border Patrol. (PGa)
8.30 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Mother And Daughter Killers. (Mav) Part 1 of 3.
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Gina Rossato.
10.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa)
11.30 Starstruck. (PG)
12.45 Boy To Man. (Ml, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 7.30 The Real Seachange. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Slow Train Through Africa. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Real Seachange. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.35 Paramedics. (Mam) 9.35 To Be Advised. 10.35 9News Late. 11.05 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGa)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
2.00 Good Chef Hunting. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm.
Seaway. 7.00 Creflo.
I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Nanny. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: V For Vendetta. (2005, MA15+) 11.10 Seinfeld. 12.10am Below Deck. 1.05 Made In Chelsea. 2.00 The Nanny. 3.00 Bakugan. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Inside The Superbrands. 1.00 Ordinary Joe. 2.00 Bewitched. 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: Survivor.
By Chris KARAS
PORT STEPHENS’ emerging junior football talent have featured prominently in this year’s Northern NSW Football Community State Youth Championship campaign.
Thirty-five of the region’s up and coming prospects represented Newcastle with distinction at the prestigious annual tournament staged at the Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility.
Newcastle were crowned the premier region for 2024 after clinching the Under 12 Girls, Under 12 Boys, Under 13 Boys, Under 14 Girls and Under 16 Boys championship titles.
All five squads turned in spirited team efforts throughout the competition against strong opposition to bring home deserved trophies.
q Newcastle’s triumphant Under 12 Boys squad that clinched this year’s Northern NSW Football Community State Youth Championship title. The team featured ten Port Stephens juniors plus coach Spencer Doyle.
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