Port Stephens News Of The Area 8 September 2022

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STEPHENSPORT www.newsofthearea.com.au PORT STEPHENS NEWS OF THE AREA 1Thursday, 8 September 2022 “Our Family, Taking Care Of Your Family” Private Cremations Only Serving Our Region For Over 35 years Peaceful & Serene Environment After Pay & Zip Pay Available www.newcastleandhunterpetcrematorium.comreceptionnhpc@gmail.com498263950413911047/newcastlepetcrematorium NOTA Graphics- Ref: PETCREMATORIUM_MYALL_17092020_NENIAC Thursday, 8 September 2022 NewsOfTheArea Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PATERSON MERYL SWANSON MP Website: Merylswanson.com.au Email: Meryl.swanson.mp@aph.gov.au PH: 4983 2401 Here to help with: Centrelink NDIS NBN Immigration Child Support Tax Aged Care NBN Veterans Affairs Grants Superannuation Small Business support Authorised by M.Swanson MP, 35 Sturgeon St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 Shop 17 Medowie Shopping Village, 37C Ferodale Road, MEDOWIE PHARMACYMEDOWIE+ PH: 4982 8564Shop 17 Medowie Shopping Village, 37C Ferodale Road, MEDOWIE PHARMACYMEDOWIE+ PH: 4982 8564 OPEN 7 Days for your convenience David Smith Gavin Smith Gavin & SmithMargaret-Anne,B.Pharm.MPS “Serving the local c News Of The Area Graphics Ref: MPHA_14052020_NeniaShop 17 Medowie Shopping Village, 37C Ferodale Road, MEDOWIE PHARMACYMEDOWIE+ PH: 4982 8564 OPEN 7 Days for your convenience David Smith Gavin Smith Gavin & SmithMargaret-Anne,B.Pharm.MPS © News Of The Area Graphics Ref: MPHA_120117 2055 1485 1445 TRIM TO COLOUR DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTIONS FROM ONLY $5.30 * PENSION & CONCESSION CUSTOMERS ONLY Happy SAME DELIVERYDAYSERVICE PH: 4982 8564 Since 1982 PHARMACYMEDOWIE Gavin & Smith,Margaret-Anne B.Pharm. MPS “Serving the Local Community for 38 years - since 1982” DISCOUNTfromPRESCRIPTIONS$5.80 PHARMACYMEDOWIE Gavin & Margaret-Anne Smith B. Pharm. MPS PH: 4982 8564Shop 17 Medowie Shopping Village, 37C Ferodale Road, MEDOWIE c News Of The Area Graphics Ref: MPHA_2392021_NENIA PHARMACYMEDOWIE OPEN 7 Days for your convenience Celebrating our 40th Year of Serving the Local Community David Smith Gavin Smith Spring Fair CommunityAtArts Centre Page 7Page 3 Women in Football SPORT Page 12 SES represent Australia By CAMPBELLTara SES Volunteers from Port Stephens are heading off to Luxembourg to represent the nation in the World Rescue Challenge. One of only two teams in Australia who are representing the Australasia region, the team are thrilled to be representing not only the country, but also the Port Stephens region. Team Leader Tony NorthbrookHine said he and David Douglas, Ken Douglas, Ken Hepplewhite, Jane Huebner, Tim Troon and Steve Young are looking forward to competing. “The opportunity to be in the World Rescue Challenge is fantastic recognition for our members who volunteer their time training and serving CONTINUED Page 3 Black Spot Funding SEVERAL roads in Port Stephens will be safer to use thanks to over $1.7 million in Black Spot Funding. The Black Spot program targets road locations where crashes are CONTINUED Page 2By Tara CAMPBELL q The members are excited to head off and represent Australia. Photo: Steph Cooke MP. OverwhelmedBySupport

2 PORT STEPHENS NEWS OF THE AREA PORT STEPHENSNews Of The Area www.newsofthearea.com.au media@newsofthearea.com.au Thursday, 8 September 2022 Jane CROCKER 0434 852 011 jane@newsofthearea.com.au EDITOR CLASSIFIEDS Email us the exact wording and we will email back a proof and price ads@newsofthearea.com.auPhoneus : Mon, Tue or Wed mornings Phone line Open 10am -12noon (02) 4981 8882 NEWS: media@newsofthearea.com.au ADVERTISING: ads@newsofthearea.com.au FLIPBOOK ONLINE: www.newsofthearea.com.au SOCIAL: facebook.com/bayNOTA POST: PO Box 1000, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 Doug CONNOR 0431 487 679 doug@newsofthearea.com.au Alice HENNEN 0486 031 579 alice@newsofthearea.com.auMarianSAMPSON 0414 521 180 Taramarian@newsofthearea.com.auCAMPBELL 0457 425 414 tara@newsofthearea.com.au REPORTERS Do you need a tiler? Professional interior and exterior tiling service 0457 338 329 | nmtiling@hotmail.com LIC: 340509c Member for Port Stephens Authorised by Kate Washington MP, 1/82 Port Stephens St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 using parliamentary entitlements. ADVERTISEMENT Kate Washington MP Office 82 Port Stephens Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 Mail PO Box 82, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 Phone 02 4987 4455 Fax 02 4987 4466 Email portstephens@parliament.nsw.gov.au Your local voice in ParliamentNSW occurring or are at risk of occurring. By funding measures such as traffic signals and roundabouts at dangerous locations, the program reduces the risk of crashes.Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson is proud to have secured this funding for numerous Port Stephens roads.

“The Albanese Government is helping to keep Australians safe on the road.“That’s why I’m proud to have secured funding for safety improvements for roads in Raymond Terrace, Medowie and Nelson Bay,” Ms Swanson said. The safety improvements will be added to Adelaide Street (700m section south of Sketchley and Coonanbarra Streets), Port Stephens Street and William Street in Raymond Terrace, Ferodale Road and Brocklesby Road in Medowie and Government Road, Sandy Point Road and Bagnall Beach Road in Nelson Bay.

Safer roads in Port Stephens following $1.7 million in Black Spot Funding FROM Page 1 q Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson with Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington in Raymond Terrace. Photo: supplied.

Black Spot Gone

THE notorious 'black spot' on the main Lemon Tree Passage Road is now gone. For years 'the bend' around the hill on the way out of the suburb has claimed many victims with a poorly cambered road and excessive speed being blamed. Indeed, residents on the lower side of the black spot saw vehicles in their front yards or even inside their homes. If you look closely at one of the red brick houses you will notice that the brick colour on the front corner is a different one to the rest of the building. This resulted from tradesmen not quite being able to match it during the rebuild. The most recent accident saw a four-wheel-drive and a boat wiped out as a car, in the early hours of the morning and travelling at speed, lost control on this dangerous section of Councilroad.has just spent over $300,000 widening, resurfacing with 'hot mix' and kerbing and guttering the section which, according to local Councillor Steve Tucker, should eliminate the problem.“Therewill be no parking permitted on the southern side of the road and if the 50 kilometre per hour speed limit is observed there should be no problems in the future,” he stated.“The residents on the lower side will be very happy with the improvements and be able to sleep soundly,” he added. Potholes continue to be a problem with the never ending wet weather and council gangs constantly repairing them on a rotational basis. The $1,700,000 rebuild of Tanilba Rd Mallabula is well advanced with the expected finishing date being November this year.

q SteveCouncillorTucker. q Concerned residents after the latest accident at 'The Bend'.

The announced funding is provided under the Australian Government’s Black Spot Program which will substantially improve 93 dangerous crash sites on New South Wales roads in 2022-23. Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Carol Brown says these major investments are part of the Government’s continued commitment to building safer roads. “The Australian Government has committed $110 million per year to the Black Spot Program to improve road safety across the nation. “In announcing these new projects, this safelyAustraliansthesafetyisBrownstate,”thecouncilspartnerNSWworkingimportancerecognisesGovernmenttheofwiththeGovernmenttowithlocaltodeliverprogramintheMinistersaid.“ThisGovernmentinvestinginroadrightacrossnationtoensuregethomeeverytrip.”

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Port Stephens Rescue Team is a wellhoned Unit and I know they will make waves in the emergency services world.” The competition will consist of five challenges across four days from 7 September to 11 September, with the Unit making up just a fraction of the 300 participants.

q Mike Colecliffe has been overwhelmed by support after the explosion.

Port Stephens SES Unit to represent Australia in the Luxembourg World Rescue Challenge FROM Page 1 the community through road crash rescue,” Mr Northbrook-Hine said. “It goes to show some of the unexpected bonuses you can get from volunteering. “We’re really looking forward to representing our Unit, State and nation on the worldThestage.”competition tests skills in Rescue, Extrication and Trauma challenges and will see the emergency services personnel go headto-head with the world’s best.The team will be competing against 49 others from across the world and hope to continue their winning streak in Luxembourg after competing in last year’s virtual World Rescue Challenge which saw them take home gold in the Rescue and silver in the Trauma.SES Commissioner Carlene York said she is excited to see the volunteers represent the SES overseas. “The team have been working together regularly over several years with intensive training leading into each of the various challenges they have competed in,” Commissioner York“Oursaid.

MIKE Colecliffe has been overwhelmed by support from friends and emergency services after his recent accident at Lemon Tree Passage.Hehad been working on the engine of a 65 foot (19 metre) motor cruiser berthed at Albatross Marina when the battery“Thisexploded.isanextremely rare thing to happen,” he said. “The noise of the explosion in the confined space perforated my ear drums and I was peppered with shrapnel from the battery casing,” he added. “I doused myself with water to dilute the acid spray and the emergency services responded very quickly and choppered me to the Royal North Shore Burns unit,” he stated.“Iwas worried about my eyes but the doctors said that the damage was minor and within a few months I should make a 100 percent recovery,” he said.Mike was released from hospital the next day and is now back at work. “I'd like to thank all those friends who sent me emails and text messages of support. “We do live in a very caring community,” he concluded. Safety authorities ask all boat owners to be very wary of fumes and gas which accumulate inside unventilated craft. They urge people to make sure that the hull is well aired before starting the engine as sparks from the starter motor are the cause of many on board explosions and fires.

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q The Albatross Marina Lemon Tree Passage, the scene of the accident.

“We set up ID Support NSW to ensure we could streamline the process to remedy compromised credentials in the instance they had been stolen or Wheremisused.”IDSupport NSW does find information on the dark web, the team will proactively notify people and work with them to remove the malware, remedy their credentials and protect their information.

SUNSHINE and dry weather has helped Council reduce its pothole backlog with more than 8,000 potholes filled following the July flood events.Mayor Ryan Palmer said that the weather events this year have had a huge impact on our roads with more than 900 potholes waiting for repair.“We know that the repair and maintenance of our roads is one of the biggest priorities for our community and the most recent damage to our roads has impacted residents, business and visitors alike," Mayor Palmer said. “Council has a road network that covers more than 800kms. q Since January this year, Council has filled more than 36,000 potholes and still have more than 900 to go. “Our teams are out fixing potholes as quickly as they can but it’s been a huge task," he added.Facilities and Services Group Manager Greg Kable said potholes occur due to a number of reasons. Many of our roads were designed decades ago, on old infrastructure in low lying locations where water takes a long time to dry out. Water gets under the road pavement or through cracks in the surface and without very much effort at all, the road opens up and creates“Thepotholes.morerain, the more water and the more potholes we get.“We usually only have 50 potholes outstanding to fill, but it's increased tenfold with all the rain,” Mr Kable said.Mayor Ryan Palmer said Council is excited to launch a series of educational videos, answering some key FAQs to help the community understand how we build and maintain roads and manage our potholes in Port Stephens.

“The information outlines what roads Council is responsible for, how we determine which road we repair next and our process for pothole repairs,” Mayor Palmer“Thesaid.videos found on Council’s website explain the difference between a wet seal and dry seal, why we often have to repair the same pothole more than once and why we rehabilitate roads that look like they don't need it,” heTheadded.educational video series and information can be found on Council website at road-maintenance.portstephens.nsw.gov.au/

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ID Support The nation-leading ID Support NSW team is helping save customer information from malicious actors by identifying credentials which have been stolen from personal devices by malicious software (malware) attacks and posted on the dark web. Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said the Department of Customer Service ID Support NSW team was working closely with Cyber Security NSW, the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and NSW Police to monitor the dark“Weweb.are in a war with cyber criminals and in most instances, customers wouldn’t be aware their details had been stolen from their phones or laptops and put on the dark web,” Mr Dominello said. “This can happen when malware is inadvertently installed on a device after visiting a dodgy website or clicking on an unsafe link.

New fire danger ratings have been implemented across New South Wales. The new Fire Danger Ratings have four levels instead of six – Moderate, High, Extreme and Catastrophic. When there is minimal risk, Fire Danger Rating signs will be set to ‘No rating’. This is the white wedge sitting under Moderate. For each level, there is a specific action Moderate - plan and prepare.High - be ready to act. Extreme - take action now to protect your life and property.Catastrophic - for your survival, leave bushfire risk areas. Bushfire Danger Period The NSW Rural Fire Service reminds residents that the bush fire danger period for Port Stephens does not start until 1 October 2022. At this stage, for the LGAs of Cessnock, Dungog, Maitland and Port Stephens, no permits are required until 1 October.

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Potholes and road repairs a priority for the Port

PORT Stephens Suicide Prevention Network (PSSPN) will be conducting its annual Remembrance Walk at Iluka Reserve, Boat Harbour on World Suicide Prevention Day on Saturday 10 September 2022, commencing at 9:00am. The tragic consequences of suicide ripple very broadly and deeply throughout our community and are felt for many, many years to come. The Remembrance Walk is an opportunity for members of the community who have lost someone close to them to suicide to come together and remember that special person and gain comfort from the love and support of fellow community members who share that grief. The event will commence with a formal welcome at 9:00am, with the walk beginning at 9:15am. Sausage sandwiches and coffee will be available for purchase on site. Live music will also be provided.Updates will be provided on the PSSPN FacebookContactpage.Michael Murray, President PSSPN on 0419 638 344 or at mm@ mmurray.com.au.PSSPNisa registered charity focused on increasing awareness of suicide and its impacts on the community.

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Diesel Spill In the early afternoon of 1 September, members from the Raymond Terrace Fire & Rescue were called to a diesel spill at Heatherbrae. On arrival, it was found that a truck fuel tank had been ruptured and was leaking dieselWithfuel. assistance from Fire & Rescue NSW Heavy Hazmat Newcastle station, the tank was temporarily sealed, and the remaining diesel on the ground was absorbed using specialist booms and absorbent materials. The remaining diesel was decanted into a Hazardous Material bin for proper disposal.

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q Heatherbrae Diesel spill on 1 September.

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Marine Ecosystems For Carbon Neutral Future

“NSW is lucky to have some of the most vibrant marine ecosystems in the world and I want to make sure we are protecting our rich biodiversity for generations to come while also leveraging investment opportunities.”Marineand coastal ecosystems in NSW currently store about ten million tonnes of carbon, which is equivalent to annual emissions from 500,000 households. Australia’s coastline stores approximately five to eleven percent of global blue carbonThestocks.Strategy will help unlock investment in blue carbon projects through carbon credits and other mechanisms that will ultimately benefit the state’s economy, environment, and build resilience to climate change. It provides an overview of how marine ecosystems are a powerhouse form of natural capital that can capture and store carbon while also improving foreshore protection, water quality, biodiversity and fisheries. It identifies actions within five priority areas to be delivered over the next five years: - Conserving blue carbon ecosystems and supporting their adaptation;-Delivering blue carbon projects on public, private and First Nations peoples owned and managed land; - Embedding blue carbon in coastal and marine policy planning and-management;Conducting blue carbon research;-Promoting pathways for blue carbonTheinvestment.NSWBlue Carbon Strategy builds upon existing management of threatened and protected marine species through the $9.1 million Seabirds to Seascapes initiative and the $184 million Marine Estate Management Strategy. To view the report, visit strategytopics/water/coasts/blue-carbon-www.environment.nsw.gov.au/https://

Some may not be aware that marine and coastal plants store carbon even more efficiently than trees.Minister for Environment James Griffin said the Strategy is perfectly timed given the new era of natural capital and the increasing demand for sustainable investment products.

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q A new sign, courtesy of the Tilligerry Men's Shed, has given the library better visibility.

q The Tilligerry Community Library after the makeover.

THE call is out for all keen gardeners and for those who would like to learn a little more. After some turmoil during the last couple of years coping with COVID challenges, the Christmas Bush Garden Club has emerged with a positive outlook for the future. Margaret Wilkinson told News Of The Area, “A coach trip to Kariong Plant Lovers Fair is planned for September 17, which is an event that was unable to be held in recent years.“There are limited seats available to be filled by other garden lovers who are most welcome to join in.” The Fair will have a plant By SAMPSONMarian minding service and the Scouts will be there to take purchases to the coach. “The September meeting will have a recycling theme with the Waste Education Officer from Port Stephens Council, Rebecca Jaensch, as guest“Rebeccaspeaker.will also be the judge for the spring flowers/greenery arranged in recycled containers activity.”Following the recent Annual General Meeting and Election of Office Bearers for 2022-23, the newly elected President Kathy Mead said, “We aim to make our club the one we all look forward to attending both meetings and outings, always remembering our motto‘Friendship through Gardens’. The Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at Nelson Bay Community Hall, Norburn Avenue with a friendly cuppa at 9.30 am, the meeting begins at 10 am with a guest speaker or special activity to follow. For enquiries about the Kariong trip phone Brenda on 0410 531 860. Membership enquiries can be made to Sally Fitzgerald on 0488 531 777.

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The library augments the mobile service which visits the villages of Tanilba Bay, Mallabula and Lemon Tree Passage on a rotational basis. Both services have now recovered from the Covid lockdown restrictions and are back up to pace. The Tilligerry Community library is located at 46 Meredith Ave, Lemon Tree Passage.

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q The Hexham Swamp is one example of a marine ecosystem that stores carbon.

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“The simplest way to understand blue carbon is to liken it to underwater forests – just as trees store carbon, marine and coastal plants and ecosystems do too, except even more efficiently,” Mr Griffin said. “Marine plants and coastal ecosystems, such as seagrass, mangroves and saltmarsh, store carbon up to four times more efficiently than ecosystems on land. “Sadly since European settlement in Australia, we’ve lost huge swathes of these ecosystems. “We have more than 2,000 kilometres of NSW coastline and surrounding areas that could support the storage of additional blue carbon, which would significantly contribute to our goal of reducing carbon emissions, while restoring and rewilding our marine environment.

This is the most asked question by those wanting to borrow books in Tilligerry.The Tilligerry Community Library is situated on the main road opposite the Lemon Tree Passage Motel and when open, has a 'library' flag fluttering from a pole in front of it. It's been there for decades and is staffed by volunteers and operates from 10am until noon six days per week (Monday to Saturday). A big makeover a couple of years back saw new carpet, reader friendly furniture and a slick paint job spruce it up. What's more, a heavy cull of the least read books and an injection of new stock has something for everyone, including children.Tilligerry Men's Shed workers have just removed the old overgrown sign and have carved a new one which is much more visible. Business is more or less back to normal after a year or so of road work disruptions and the construction of a new police station two doors away.

MARINE ecosystems and coastal communities will benefit from increased investment and restoration projects as a result of the new NSW Blue Carbon Strategy.

The new committee: Penny Speight, Kathy Mead (President), Daphne Smith (Vice President), Margaret Wilkinson (Secretary/Newsletter, Sue George (Treasurer), Brenda Davie (Events Co-ordinator/Assistant Treasurer), Lynette McIntyre (Welfare) and Sally Fitzgerald (Speakers/Program/Membership Co-ordinator).

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Players in the new Tuesday league can choose either a ball or bag F R E E at season’s end.

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LOCAL hospitality businesses are still struggling to find staff to fill roles.

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There will be home baked goodies, potted plants, and a sausage sizzle available to purchase. The extensive gardens will be at their Spring best – there’s even a little Fairy Garden, with a letterbox for posting letters to the resident fairy.If you include your address, she’ll be sure to write back to you! For more information, visit the Centre’s Facebook page @ nelsonbayartscentre or their website at artscentrenelsonbay.org au for the full Nowdetails.on show in the Gallery until 4 October is The Natural Environment Exhibition where you will see artists’ interpretations of the beauty in Alongsidenature.this are some Fabulous Fakes – following the Old Masters. “The featured Artist is Jenny Crozier and the featured Potter is Rhaine“CaféClayton.News, our Garden café has reopened, serving delicious home made delights on Saturdays from 10am –Artist2pm.”of the Month Jenny Crozier’s artistic talent was evident at a very early Recognisingage. her potential, her parents enrolled her with the Parramatta Art Society where she studied tone and composition. Her first exhibited work was shown at the age of twelve. As an adult, Jenny worked as a ticket writer and illustrator. Later Jenny moved to Noosa where she continued her artistic skills and won her first award. Wishing to pass on her knowledge and passion for art, Jenny began classes for children and adults. Over the ensuing years Jenny's work has won a total of 100 awards, 58 of which were achieved in the Newcastle area. Most recently her works were awarded in four categories at the Tilligerry Art Festival and 1st prize Major Award in the Raymond Terrace Art Show.Notsurprisingly, Jenny's work is much in demand and is displayed in many private and corporate collections in Australia and overseas. Jenny's philosophy towards art is "Always paint with a sense”.

Port Stephens Community Arts Centre member and feature artist Jenny Crozier.

Speaking prior to the event, NSW Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson hoped the staffing crisis facing the hospitality sector would be a priority at the recent Jobs and Skills Summit in Canberra.

Mr Anderson said the hospitality sector was one of the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic and as we look to the future, solving the staffing crisis must be a priority.

“I welcome the Jobs and Skills Summit being held in Canberra and am calling on the Commonwealth Government and all in attendance to address the staffing issue in hospitality as a matter of priority,” Mr Anderson“Thesesaid.businesses suffered the most during the COVID pandemic and now, as the community is regaining the confidence to return to venues, we need to find a solution to issues around staffing and empower them to stay open and continue serving their communities.”

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Australian Hotels Association NSW CEO John Whelan said the hospitality sector in NSW has been suffering from worker shortages. “There’s been a chronic shortage of hospitality workers in NSW for a long time - and that’s only been exacerbated by the pandemic,” Mr Whelan said. “It’s good to see the issue on the national agenda after years of inaction and particularly pleasing to see the AHA representing the hotel sector at the summit.”ClubsNSW CEO Josh Landis said worker shortages are hurting clubs in NSW.“There are tens of thousands of vacant hospitality jobs across the country and the worker shortage is having a devastating impact on notfor-profit clubs,” Mr Landis said. “Clubs are crying out for workers, with many having to close their restaurants or alter their opening hours because they simply don’t have enough staff to operate at full capacity.

By Marian SAMPSON MEMBERS of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre are excited to be hosting a Spring Fair on Saturday 10 September, from 10am – 3pm. The Spring Fair is an opportunity for visitors to get hands on with a range of activities on offer. Meryl Miller told News Of The Area, “On arrival you will receive a detailed program detailing what's on and how you can enjoy your day with variousMembersactivations.”ofthe centre will be working with the range of arts and crafts including Bonsai, Creative Textiles, Embroidery, Knitting, Mosaics, Painting, Papercraft, Patchwork, Pottery, Printmaking, Quilling, Spinning and Weaving, Tai Chi and “MostWoodwork.groupswill have activities adults and children can experience.”

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NELSON Bay Golf Club results for 28 August – 3 September 2022. Sunday 28 August Men's Stableford: Brushbox Course: A Grade: Emile Billett (14) 35c/b B Grade: Martin Quirke (18) 38 C Grade: Ray Baunach (28) 34 Ladies Stableford: Brushbox Course Division 1: Karen West (22) 37, Susie Anderson (20) 36c/b. Division 2: Elizabeth Pfenningwerth (30) 40, Margaret Stalgis (33) 39c/b. Monday 29 August Vets Competition Ambrose: Division 1: N Edwards 27.12; R Wasilewic 27.12; P Kent 27.12; H Wedesweiller 27.12. Division 2: J Elsworth 27.81; R Moodie 27.81; R Butler 27.81; A Stewart 27.81. Tuesday 30 August Ladies 4 Person Ambrose - Overall winners: 1: Rhondda Shaw 65.75; Barbara Frost 65.75. 2: Jenny Frost 67.25; Rita Fiztgerald 67.25. 3: Sharon Dunn 68 c/b, Jeannie Punshon 68 c/b. Wednesday 31 August Men's Stableford: Brush Box A Grade: Craig Mackenzie (8) 38, Clifford Fallon (3) 37. B Grade: Steve Conrades (16) 45, Martin Quirke (18) 30 c/b. C Grade: Doug Rowse (28) 39, Alan Bentley (25) 38. Men's Stableford: Gymea Lily A Grade: Ray Wright (12) 43, Alan Mundey (15) 37. B Grade: Kenneth Oberman (17) 39, Leonard Woods (18) 38 c/b. C Grade: Errol Shaw (26) 42, Gary Troon (33) 40 c/b. Thursday 1 September Ladies Stableford - Christmas Course: A Grade: Mary Kay (28) 37, Elizabeth Pfennigwerth (31) 36. B Grade: Pat Harrod (35) 39, Julie-Ann Taylor (39) 36. NTP: Grade A: Nola Brown. Grade B: Sharan King Men's Stableford - Christmas Course: Overall Winners: Bill Shephard (19) 40, Bill Knott (25) 34. Vets Comp Stableford: Martyn Jeggo 21, Geoffrey Brown 21. Friday 2 September Ladies Stableford: Gymea Lily: 1: Heather Atkins (24) 33 2: Sharon Barnes (54) 31 Men's Stableford: Gymea Lily: A Grade: Harvey Mason (15) 42; Ron Barnes (15) 37. B Grade: Mike Selmo (20) 42; Tony Knife (23) 38. C Grade: Robert Johnson (30) 30; Keith Woodley (26) 37. Saturday 3 September No gold due to rain. SPORT

Port Stephens is continuing to support members, stating that staff shortages continue to raise challenges for local businesses.“Wewill continue to offer support to businesses through opportunities of upskilling and ongoing training,” President Mel Turner said. Ms Turner is encouraging Port Stephens businesses that are experiencing staff shortages to complete a survey to assist with delivery of relevant training.

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The NSW Government recognises that the hospitality sector was one of the hardest hit by COVID-19 and that more needs to be done to fill jobs.

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“This matter is urgent and it requires decisive action by the Federal Government.“Overseas job seekers should be allowed to complete their application and appointment process prior to arriving in Australia in order to provide relief to hospitality businesses, fast. “While we welcome this week’s jobs and skills summit, if we don’t find a solution to get workers here soon, it will have been for nothing.” Restaurants and Caterers Association CEO Belinda Clarke staffing shortages are hurting the hospitality sector and called on the Summit to address the issue. “The Jobs and Skills Summit needs to come back with practical solutions that will alleviate one of the worst staffing shortages this country has faced in decades,” Ms Clarke said. “Whilst we’re concerned about the lack of hospitality voices at the summit, we are all still hoping that there will be more action than talk when it comes to tackling this enormous skills and staffing crisis the industryBusinessfaces.”

The gallery rooms have paintings, pottery, fabric crafts, bonsai, and a range of gift items for sale at reasonable prices.

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Terrace Public School student Jai Malik was nominated for listening respectfully to the instructor at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club and following directions during a stage 1 excursion.Heused the time productively to try to learn and improve his lawn bowls technique.Grahamstown Public School student Ellyse Davies was nominated for showing great commitment whilst participating in school drama group rehearsals. This is done during her break times and she is always respectful and thankful towards staff and students.Irrawang High School’s Braith Neale was nominated for actively participating in extracurricular activities across the community; representing the school in various sports and as part of the IHS Drum Corps, upholding school PBL values.Hunter River High School’s Paul Dougherty was nominated for supporting Primary and Secondary students at Starstruck and his incredible display of confidence whenSaltperforming.AshPublic School’s Lilly Flood has represented her school recently in many different sporting events. She is always respectful and responsible.Medowie Public School’s Ellison Christie was nominated for being a respectful, responsible and resilient student.He recently encouraged others at the zone athletics carnival, congratulating all competitors at the conclusion of the race.In addition, he assists teachers and visitors at the school in any way he can. Seaham Public School’s Audrey Botha was nominated for the way she answers the phone in her classroom. Audrey is always helpful and has exceptional manners when responding to calls. Karuah Public School’s Chase White was nominated for showing great patience while at the local Op Shop and for wonderful sportsmanship during his Saturday soccer game.Way to go Chase! Sarah Donn, PBL coordinator at Hunter River High School (HRHS) told News Of The Area, “Hunter River High School is a proud member of the Raymond Terrace Community PBL“ItProgram.hasbeen an incredible opportunity each week for HRHS to celebrate our dynamic students who continue to embody our core values of Harmony, Respect, Honesty and“TheseSuccess.values allow our students to learn and grow in a positive and safe learning environment,” she said. A representative from Raymond Terrace Public School told News Of The Area, “Raymond Terrace Public School is proud to be a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and has supported the Raymond Terrace Community PBL program from the beginning.“Allstudents, staff and members of our community promote our school PBL values of: Respect, Hands Off, In The Right Place, Do As You Are Asked and Friendly Talk at School.“Each week students are explicitly taught positive behaviours during a dedicated PBL session and are rewarded for demonstrating these behaviours informally in the playground and formally during“Weassemblies.areaproud PBL school and pride ourselves on demonstrating strong PBL values throughout our school community,” they said.

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways, My ways declares the LORD. As the heavens are higher than the earth so are My ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your Positivethoughts."

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Dear Marie, If he is unwilling to go to the doctor, I suggest you do what I do each time I have an ongoing symptom, and use a symptom checker. Regardless of the symptom, be it an insect bite through to swollen glands, these symptom checkers bring up lifethreatening illnesses that will scare the bejesus out of anyone. Then, those insidious analytical marvels of the world wide web will manifest a swathe of posts into every social media form you use, bombarding you with advertisements for heart health, colonic cleanses, creams for arthritis, detox diets, and other solutions for problems you, until that point, didn't have. I've done the work for you on this occasion and I can give you a suite of health issues to choose from: mycoplasma pneumonia; adult asthma; emphysema; bronchitis; chronic sinusitis; whooping cough (wish I'd written this before today's Wordle); lung cancer and sarcoidosis.Runthose by your partner. I can feel the male bravado leaking out of him like a runny nose (in which case you can add hay fever, pulmonary embolism and chlamydial pharyngitis to his ever-growing list of potential conditions.

Public School student Zoe South was nominated for her efforts during the Hunter River High STEM day when Zoe noticed a student from another school who was alone. Zoe invited that student to join her friends, making a positiveKaruahimpact.Public School student Alex-Jon Lancaster was nominated for always being pleasant, polite and well-mannered when interacting with the canteen staff.The week prior, Irrawang Public School’s Laynie Travalos was nominated for her kindness to both preschool staff and children. Laynie is particularly helpful to those that are sad or need a friend, and courteous to everyone aroundRaymondher.

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DEAR Jasminda, My partner was sick with a bad cold recently (Covid negative) and it has now developed into a croaky cough/incessant throat clearing. I keep telling him to go to the doctor, but he seems to think if he ignores it, it will go away.I'm worried it's developing into something more serious.

Salt Ash Public School student Tasman Marshall was nominated for helping keep our community safe by chasing after a sign that was flying away near our school grounds. Grahamstown Public School’s Blaze Boyle was nominated for demonstrating care and respect for a fellow student who was feeling very shy and anxious at an assembly. He accompanied the other student onto the stage and made sure they received their award.Molly Lawlor of Irrawang High School is a regular and much valued and appreciated volunteer at Cafe Irrawang, giving up her own time to assist the chefs which saw her nominated this week for a PBL award.Hunter River High School student Levon Demirjian was nominated for being a compassionate and caring friend when helping out a peer.Medowie Public School student Phoenix Mace is an extremely empathetic and caring student. He was nominated for noticing students and assisting them on their way from school, stopping waiting for them and escorting them to theirSeahamfamily.

Loma Morris of Irrawang Public School was nominated for the award for displaying outstanding respect and sportsmanship during her weekend sport of netball.

THE last week of August saw some great nominations in the region’s Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) Program.

Raymond Terrace Public School’s Chelsi Munro’s nomination was for keeping school grounds tidy outside of school on her way home. Chelsea was found picking up rubbish and looking after our Similarlycommunity.

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The volunteer education and development will feature a partnership between NNSWF and Online Services Australia to provide a range of web-based courses to club volunteers free of charge.

“I would definitely encourage anyone interested to look into these courses and workshops to see how they could enhance their career in football.”

The NSW Football Legacy Program is a $10 million investment from the NSW government to support female football through the construction of new community facilities, participation initiatives, high performance, leadership and development programs as well as tourism and international engagement. More information at scholarship-program/.northernnswfootball.com.au/women-in-football-https://

The coach education and development will include all-female skill training certificate, MiniRoos certificate and Football Australia C Licence courses. There will also be individual scholarships for FA/AFC B licence and Sport NSW Fast Track for Female Coaches workshops.

NORTHERN NSW Football has launched its Women in Football Scholarship Program to help break down barriers to female participation and increase representation of women and girls in football.The scholarship program, part of the NSW Football Legacy Program, will upskill women in non-playing roles and enhance female voices within the football community.

“The Women in Football Scholarship Program is a really great chance for women and girls in football to access education and opportunities,” NNSWF Legacy Plan Manager Annelise Rosnell said.“We want to see more female coaches, match officials and club administrators in the game and this scholarship program will certainly help facilitate that outcome.

The program will include referee, coach and volunteer education and development.

Female match officials, coaches and club administrators will have access to education and development opportunities as part of the program.

Women in Football

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The referee education and development will include all-female level three and four referee courses, all-female level three assessor courses, a regional match official development program and match official camp scholarships.

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