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q Council’s Road Safety and Traffic Officer Lisa Lovegrove (middle), Little Blue Dinosaur founder Michelle McLaughlin (right) and Mayor Ryan Palmer (far right).

FOLLOWING the successful 2018 launch of the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation’s ‘Holiday Time; Slow Down, Kids Around’ signage campaign, Port Stephens Council will once again be joining the push to help ensure the safety of children on our roads these school holidays. School holiday periods create a surge in the population where thousands of children will be using local roadways over the December/January holiday period. ‘Holiday Time; Slow Down, Kids Around’ is a highly visible and timely reminder about the importance of road safety, for both residents and visitors alike, to be more aware of the increase in pedestrian activity in our area and to stay vigilant with their

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sure to hold your child’s hand,” he said. The ‘Holiday Time’ campaign was established in 2014 on the Central Coast by the Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation, after the tragic death of Tom McLaughlin in a pedestrian accident during a family holiday. The campaign is now in 39 Councils across four States in Australia. Tom’s parents, Michelle and David, founded the Little Blue Dinosaur and now channel their energy into making the school holidays safer for children, by working with local Councils to ensure community safety during these peak periods when

“Holiday destinations are most often a new and unfamiliar environment for children and their families with key visual roadway differences including lack of kerbs/guttering, no line markings or footpaths. Parents must have a conversation with their children and go through how they are expected to behave when they’re in this environment,” said Michelle. With a staggering 874 people killed on Australian roads alone already in 2018, amongst those young children, it’s now more important than ever to promote the pedestrian road safety message. “We are excited to be working with Port

do this,” she added. Ms Archer said, “On top of this, people pilfer donated goods left beside the bins of a weekend and after hours.” “We ask donors to check with us in the store

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Children’s World and Oceans Blue By Marian SAMPSON

CHRISTMAS and the summer holidays are all about children, and the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre is celebrating with a special Exhibition; ‘Children’s World’. When you enter Children’s World you will step into an exciting display of art and gifts to enhance your child’s world. Meryl Miller of the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre told News Of The Area, “Don’t forget to pay our fairy garden a visit, where your child may also write a letter to our fairy queen, who is sure to reply.”

The Centre has something for everyone and it is a perfect venue to take a break from the outdoors and great place to visit on a rainy day with the family during the holidays. ‘Ocean Blues’ a new Exhibition will also be on display until 29 January 2019. ‘Ocean Blues’ brings out the best in what our artists love about capturing the unique quality of the Australian light and the amazing colours of our oceans, seas, sky and sand. The artworks tell the story of our beautiful Port Stephens, as well as the Australian Coastline at its

best. The Centre’s member Kathi Oastler is the current feature Artist “Kathi is an artist who enjoys capturing the beauty in the world and continues to experiment with different media and styles to capture the rawness through to the intricate in nature,” she said. Admission to the Community Arts Centre at Cultural Close, off Shoal Bay Road in Nelson Bay is free. The gallery is open to the public 10-4 pm daily. New Years Eve the Gallery will be closed from 1pm.

LITTLE Beach is now more accessible for everyone with Port Stephens Council completing two major upgrades to the popular beachfront area in time for Christmas. Ability Links funded

works to improve access to the park, including improved signage for accessible parking, wheelchair-friendly picnic seating, creating new pathway links and widening existing pathways for

wheelchair access. NSW Recreational Fishing Trust funded an extension of the existing wharf to provide more space for fishers and swimmers to coexist, as well as changing wooden

q Nada O’Loughlin-Yonge and Judy Warren taking great delight in hanging the Children’s World Exhibition.

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decking to non-slip boards to improve safety. Mayor Ryan Palmer says it’s a wonderful Christmas gift for the popular destination. “Following on from the success of our Accessible

q Little Beach Port Stephens receives upgrades.

Beach Day, it’s wonderful to be able to make Little Beach more accessible for our locals and visitors.” “We want more people with disabilities, their families and their carers to be able to enjoy the beautiful beaches we have in Port Stephens.” Mr Palmer said, “We’re

also proposing to invest a further $1.4 million to improve access to Little Beach boat ramp from 2020, plus we’ll be replacing the amenities while we’re at it.” “These are just some of the projects proposed under Council’s Special Rate Variation,” he said.

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Driver Reviver needs your help By Kelly MAY

LONG car rides on hot summer days are all par for the course in the Australian summer holidays. Whether you are visiting family interstate or skipping away for the weekend on the coast, the Driver Reviver helps many long car ride stories. Stationed on every major arterial road, the iconic Lions Club Driver Reviver vans have been providing tea, coffee, and biscuits for almost thirty years. Approximately 1.1 million travellers stop at the vans across New South Wales resulting in the consumption of 1.7 million cups of coffee or tea, and 1.3 million snacks.

One location is at the end of Medowie Road, where it meets the Pacific Highway. The Medowie Lions Club vigilantly operate this station during all peak holiday periods providing a much needed rest for weary travellers. A Transport for New South Wales study showed fatalities caused by fatigue have risen by 49% since 2015, however the number of Driver Reviver vans has reduced leaving Medowie as the only one in the local area remaining. Their role is vital in supporting travellers transiting through the area. Unfortunately, keeping the last van open is becoming increasingly difficult due to

a decrease in the number of volunteers available. The Lions Club is urgently seeking help from Port Stephens locals to serve in the van over the coming and future peak travel periods. The Medowie Lions Club President, Mr Patrick Byron told News Of The Area, “We understand it is a very busy time of the year and many families travel away from the area.” “We are asking for local support to help pay forward the holiday spirit to our travelling comrades.” The volunteers are not required to join the Lions Club. They would simply be helping a Lions Club

member at the Driver Reviver van. As the statistics show there is a need for this dedicated service. If you are available to help out this holiday period please contact Mr John Tunbridge on 0419974514. For information about the location of Driver Reviver van for your next road trip head to https:// www.rms.nsw.gov.au/ roads/using-roads/tripinformation/rest-areas/ map/

said she is proud to see the Berejiklian Government doing the heavy lifting for the electorate’s youngest learners. Jaimie Abbott told News Of The Area, “I can see myself in years to come accessing the service with Harvey. “Every parent wants the best start at school for their child and this service delivers

just that in an innovative way,” she said. Minister for Early Childhood Education Sarah Mitchell announced that Port Stephens Mobile Preschool Activity Van, which was due to close at the end of 2018, will get funding from the Government to ensure that its operation will continue.

“It was brought to my attention that the Port Stephens Mobile Preschool Activity Van, which provides a quality early childhood education to many kids in Port Stephens, was due to close at the end of this year, so the Liberals and Nationals have invested $60,000 to allow this preschool to continue

q Former Medowie Lions Club President Lorraine Williams and some of her very relieved travellers.

Abbott Applauds Funding Port’s Mobile Pre-School By Marian SAMPSON

THE NSW Government has granted the Port Stephens Council Mobile Pre School $60,000 to keep a mobile PreSchool Open providing early childhood education services around Port Stephens. Liberal candidate for Port Stephens, Jaimie Abbott,

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their wonderful service,” Ms Mitchell said. “This Government recognises the importance of providing a quality early childhood education to all children, so this investment was a no-brainer.” The service offers a challenging and stimulating educational program that provides opportunities for children to try new experiences, practice new skills and enjoy play at their personal developmental level. The service focuses on making the transition to big school as smooth as possible and giving children important skills to help them enter school with confidence. It caters for children aged 3 - 5 years and provides a school readiness program delivered by qualified, experienced and caring educators. The service is subsidised for low income families and ATSI families and for children in the year prior to school entry with the program funded through the NSW Department of Education. Port Stephens Council’s Community Services Section Manager Steve Bernasconi says it’s great to see this additional investment in the future of local children. “Our service is focused on

prioritising enrolments of four and five year olds before they begin kindergarten, while supporting Indigenous and low income families, as well as families of children with disability from three years old,” Mr Bernasconi said. “We aim to help children learn the skills to be schoolready through exploration and experimentation by growing their unique abilities. “As this Grant supplements our existing funding, the mobile preschool will now benefit from more than $220,000 in 2019 — this will see us able to increase staff hours and provide better equipment for the children,” he said. “This means we’ll be expanding our service from four to five days, plus adding in an additional location at Fern Bay to allow even more Port Stephens families to benefit. We’re proud to see this service grow in 2019,” Mr Bernasconi said. Port Stephens Council’s Mobile Preschool will service Anna Bay, Fern Bay, Grahamstown, Medowie, and Raymond Terrace in 2019. Operating six hours a day, now five days a week, the service is licensed to care for 20 children at each session.

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2019 School Leaders By Kelly MAY

IT IS that time of year again where the school leadership battens are passed down. Irrawang Primary School’s motto is ‘Safe, Responsible Students who show respect to everyone, everywhere, every time’. Their election of 2019 School Captains is a true reflection that they stand by their motto. The School Captains for 2019 are Phoebe Low and William Swan. Phoebe is an outstanding student who is reliable and trustworthy. She is best known for her happy, positive outlook, and her well-timed jokes. William is a calm, enthusiastic student who can always be relied on to follow school and community PBL values. He is a friend to everyone

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and is a positive role model for all students. The School Vice Captains for 2019 are Jakoby Hunter, Kaitlyn Taylor, Maggie Castles, and Lachlan Hilzinger-Geise. The Stage 3 Assistant Principal, Mr Matthew MacDonald said, “With such a high calibre of leadership within the school and role models such as these six students, 2019 is shaping up to be a great year at Irrawang Public School.” From little to big school, the incoming 2019 Irrawang High School’s student leadership group consists of nine exemplary students. They were elected into their positions by their peers and teachers. The newly elected representatives, their parents, and the Principal Mr Paul Baxter signed a Student Leader Code of Behaviour to begin their tenure as the 2019

Student Leaders. School Captains for 2019 are Samantha Newell and Ryan Knowles. Samantha is a national referee in both futsal and soccer. Ryan enjoys fishing and playing soccer. School Vice Captains are Rebekah Agius and Matthew Burke. Rebekah plays hockey and soccer. Matthew enjoys cheerleading and dancing. Student Leaders are Hannah Williams and Tara Courtney. Hannah enjoys horse riding, netball, and football. Tara is undertaking a TAFE course in childcare. CAPA Ambassador is Jenny Tiamu. Jenny is involved with cultural activities and rugby league. Support Unit Ambassadors are Timothy and Mitchell Low. Together Timothy and Mitchell raised over $5000 for Cerebral Palsy Alliance. They also enjoy Sailability and lawn bowls.

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STAGE one of the $200,000 upgrade of Caswell Reserve Mallabula is now complete and ready for the influx of holiday visitors. The access road and new carpark have been sealed and speed bumps added. On top of this the old play equipment has been demolished and a new adventure playground is now available for the children. It has been built close to the shelter shed.

Linking pathways are also in place. A new amenity block will be erected sometime in February, on the eastern side of the car park. The old block will be demolished. Cr Steve Tucker said that with all of the public facilities being clustered on one side of the car park, it would be a much safer environment for the children. “There will be no need

now for them to run across the road anymore,” he said. “The large open space created on the western side will be great for recreational games.” The next improvements to this popular picnicking spot will be pathway construction from Billy’s Beach across in front of the boat ramp to the little creek. There will also be a rebuild of the boat ramp.

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Do I need to do anything to help the Agent? Rick, Medowie HI Rick, Beside from my usual advice of always presenting a home immaculately, stylishly and clutter free, one of the other things I love to see my sellers doing is to assist in the promotion and ultimately help sell their own property. So when you see your home FOR SALE online, jump on board and share the link to the listing with all your friends and family on your Facebook and social media pages. You may think that your friends and family won’t be interested or that you’re spamming them with your personal advertisement but seriously, who cares? One of them might actually be interested in buying it or they may know someone who is seeking a home just like it. A lot of the time people have family who want other family members to move closer to them as well, so it’s certainly worth sharing. Request that your friends and family share it too. Another tip is not to just promote it once, share your property and talk about your property whenever an opportunity arises. Give yourself every possible chance of a successful sale! I hope this helps. Denise

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GARY and his wife, Christina Hill couldn’t be happier that a huge number of guests managed to travel to Port Stephens from Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the lessor known, Isle of Man to attend the wedding of their daughter Leah Hill to Callum Gallagher. The Groom, Callum, is from the Isle of Man. Leah is Australian. They met in Thailand and the rest is history. The wedding has involved many thousands of miles of International travel for everyone to be here to celebrate the nuptials. Gary Hill told News Of The Area, “The International visitors are loving the beaches here and the temperature of the water in

the lead up to the big event.” The Bride took on the heritage of the clans from the Isle of Man, wearing her colours (tartan) and also nodded to her Greek ancestry with the crossing

of the veils included in the ceremony. There are many Gaelic wedding traditions and the now ubiquitous hens and bucks nights can be traced to Celtic traditions as can the wearing of colours (tartan), or the pinning of colours (tartan) onto the bride’s

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q The Bride and Groom exchanging their vows. Photo by Marian Sampson.

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dress after the ceremony is completed. Greek wedding traditions include performing the famous Zorba dance and the crossing of the veils. The multicultural wedding was held on the foreshore at Little Beach this week and was attended by over 80 family and friends from across the miles. The team at the NOTA wish the Bride and Groom the very best.

Mrs KM, Anna Bay Dear Mrs KM, Ah, young love. Isn’t it grand. Love makes you giddy. Love leads you make Internet transactions that aren’t refundable. Love makes you forget to read the small print. It seems this gallant suitor wants to sweep your daughter off her feet, make her head over heels, lift her to the highest heights, raise her up, up, up in a small plane to 15,000 feet and then let her freefall at over 200km an hour, which is the ultimate fate of most young love. You’ve got to give him kudos for trying, Mrs KM. I mean he could have taken the soft option and bought her a vanilla-scented candle, or a matching tattoo, or perhaps some inappropriate underwear, but no, this young man has saved for weeks in order to offer your daughter an adrenalin-charged, unforgettable experience. Never again will her heart race as it has with him (well, actually, not with him, with the instructor she’s strapped to, somewhat defeating the purpose). But still, he’s gone the extra mile, and that deserves credit. If it makes you feel better, statistically, she is far safer jumping out of a plane than driving along Nelson Bay Road. Even better, she is far more likely to be proposed to in a hot-air balloon than a skydive. Just tell her to make sure he jumps first, then there’s still time to chicken out if she gets cold feet. Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Davis believes he can drop plenty more time. “He is only scratching the surface of his potential, he is a very By Marian SAMPSON exciting prospect.” Lachlan Sandy (17 years) also NELSON Bay Swim Club were swam in two finals the 100 metre and represented by seven swimmers at the 400 metre freestyle. recent State Championships held at Hallam Ingram, Eve Crowe, Kalia Homebush from 14-19 December with two of the Bay’s swimmers competing Chadwick, Annabelle McKenna and Catalina Labra-Knox also competed in the finals. at the championships with mainly Buckley Ingram (15 years) produced significant best times which pleasing performances, says Davis, resulted in a bronze medal in the 200 “between them there some very breaststroke and a 5th place in the 100 encouraging swims but we have breaststroke in a tight race in which plenty to work on in getting them half a second covered most of the field. up to where I would like to see them which is getting through to the finals.” Ingram whose success to date Early in the new year Nelson Bay has been over the shorter distances will host their annual carnival at the dropped seven seconds off his time for his bronze medal swim, surprising Tomaree aquatic centre which will both himself and his coach Tom Davis. feature top quality fields. The majority of the best clubs “We made a couple of adjustments in Sydney will be competing which to his race strategy after the heat will feature plenty of Australian knowing the bronze was quite open, and he then executed the plan Representatives. Then it’s the NSW country perfectly.” said Davis. championships in February before Ingram now has 4 months until Nationals in April. the nationals in Adelaide where

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Night of Nights for Martial Arts School By Heather SHARP

AFTER another successful year of training and competitions at the National level, Imugi Martial Arts reflected on their accomplishments as they celebrated their annual Awards Night. With the usual training attire of white robes nowhere in sight, the importance of this annual event called for cocktail dresses and ties. Each year the Martial Arts school identifies a number of students for excellence in a variety of areas. Awards include, Most improved, Representative, Dedication and the coveted

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Senior and Junior Imugi of the Year. As well as Award categories for the five traditional tenets of Taekwondo, being Integrity, Self Control, Perseverance, Indomitable Spirit, and Courtesy. Chief Instructor, Mr Tony Gillespie told News Of The Area, “Our annual Presentation Night is a wonderful way to end the year.” “We’re incredibly proud of how dedicated our students are to their training.” Shaun Whittaker told News Of The Area, “I feel humbled to have received the Senior Imugi of the Year award.”

q The talented and award winning Imugi Martial Arts School students. “Every student brings a very high standard and I feel honored to have been chosen,” he said. Junior Imugi of the Year 2018, Hunter Williams said, “When I heard my name I felt excited, happy and

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VE V8 Commodore Axel back twin chrome pipes. Mufflers. Low k’s $200 IW345 49970986 WELDMATIC 150 Gas/Gasless Mig Welder for $400. CIG Easywelder EC for $60 Ph 49972577

WROUGHT Iron double gate with hinges. 2.5 metres wide by L1.7m to D 2.26m high. SO VG Cond. Loop and Spear steel fence panels. Each 2m wide x 1.5m high. $200.00 the lot, or will sell sep. 4982 4249

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OZITO Bench Saw $100. RYOBI Bench Grinder $60. RHINO Pedestal Drill $80. OZITO Cordless Drill & Battery $30. 2hp Tank Compressor $100. Stud Finder $20. Planer $80. Orbital Sander $40. Power Master Angle Grinder $60. Phone: 02 4981 0681 CLASSIFIEDS in the News Of The Area ads@mcnota.com.au Email for Price & Proof

RYOBI electric blower, Bosch electric drill w/ 2 chargeable batteries Also lots of tools & Electrical equipment. 49820432 ROOF racks $100. Aluminium platform s (x2)120kg capacity $150 Hand tools $10. Two wooden planes $20. each 3 in 1 red spotlight $30. 2 rollaway beds $50 each. 6 power boards best offer. 49973143 SINGLE 2 Single bed and mattress $40. Electric recliner $350. Must sell. 49845586 VINTAGE Pedal Organ $250. Dual Keyboard D Electronic L Organ $100. SO Full size carpenters bench $200. 1940s dressing table $100. 4988 6988 WOODEN bookcase, TV unit (incl TV). New Tall boy. Double sink. Make an Offer. 49972317

CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au 22FT Opal RV Chrystal caravan 2010 off roaster, Air con, oven, lrg shower, Separate toilet, lrg washer, 4 solar panels, roll out pantry Tv, stereo, 2 spare tyres, Fold down inner and outer table, Mesh annex $40,000 Ono. 0418975072 Tea Gardens 1999 15ft Evernew pop top caravan. Good cond. Twin beds. New awning. Mesh annexe. TV DVD $12,750 ono 0429495669 2003 Caprice pop top, 17ft 6in. Single beds,grey water tank, set up for independent camping in excellent condition. Regd. April 2019. $15,500 neg. 0439 455 825 2006 Lotus Escape Pop Top Caravan 18ft, 11m rego, Single axle, full annex, TV/DVD, many extras, exc. cond. $17,000 0407915875. Price Reduced 2008 Jayco Discovery 17ft pop top, single axle, roll out awning with side screen and floor matting, single beds, plus lots of extras. Cover incl. Exc condition $18,000 0419213767 COLONIAL caravan 2002 18ft6, $18,000 ono, Dual wheels, double bed, Stereo and three way fridge LD Full annex SO - roll out awning, Many extra, low mileage, Very good cond. ready to go, Contact Peter

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Sprinter diesel 2002 Solar panels, shower, WC gas HW, fridge, tv, rear seat converts to DB. Good cond. $37,000 ono 0249973027 COROMAL Pop Top Caravan - silver Ann. model. Island bed, gas stove & oven, microwave, Three way fridge LD with full SO annexe. Always garaged. VGC. $9,500ono Corlette 49811219 JAYCO Designer 14ft Pop top, twin beds Full annex, rego, Tare weight 850kg Ready to go. $6,000 Ono 49923302 JAYCO Eagle 2013 Pop up camper. Roll out awning, annexe, innerspring mattress plus loads of extras. $19,000 0413950744

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QUINTREX 5.6m Runner boat 115 Yamaha 4 Stroke optional safety equip many extras 12months rego $17,000 Ph 0429920840 QUINTREX 475 Bay Hunter Caprice boat and trailer 12/99 both in good condition, new canopy, trailer re built, 2018 Honda 60 h.p 4 stroke motor with extended warranty $15,500 0419282577

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HAINS Hunter SLC 5.2 Half cabin. 115 hp Yamaha Motor. GPS, fish finder & lots of extras. $12,000 neg. 0414 737 347 CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au HOBI 14 hulls, trans, rudders, good condition can deliver $250 4981 7721 after 6pm MARICAT 4.2 hulls, trans, rudders, good condition can deliver $250 4981 7721 after 6pm PUNT, alum. 12ft, oars, sand anchor, 5hp Evinrude, 2 stroke motor. In good order. $1,200 Pindimar 0439919526

FORD MONDEO 2011 fastback LX turbo diesel silver, 6 speed sport auto, Bluetooth, air, steer, cruise etc 123klm. OLD Usually S to a tank. 1000+klm Owner and service history. Excellent. $10990. COZ13M. Ph: 0418611988. HOLDEN Statesman 2005 Rego 9/19 D auto Silver, OL leather interior,S VG cond., 330k’s $3,200 Ono TJ1755 0427974136 HOLDEN Astra auto, 5 door hatch, 108,000k’s log books 9 months rego New tyres. Perfect Cond. BW84HW $4,750 0412063418

SAVAGE 28 Flybridge 2x180hp diesels. Very economical, low hours. 2x GPS Sounders, radio, TV, H/C shower, toilet, loads of extras. $46k ono 49812669 0408494439

HOLDEN Tigra 2006 Convertible. rego 4/19 Full service hist. 84,000k’s AYA19Q $7,000 ono. Phone 0433448988

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HOLDEN Zafira 2003, 7 seater wagon. New LD susp. motor, SO new $3,000. CK94WV 0419699974 HOLDEN Commodore 2003. 12m rego. 311,000k’s. $2,450 ono YPS481 0431026622 CLASSIFIEDS ads@mcnota.com.au

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q ELEVEN EVENTS: Keira McGregor with six medals including four gold.

KEIRA McGregor is enjoying a well earned rest after another weekend filled with gold medal winning performances. Two days of competition started with 12 year old Keira breaking the records for both the 100 metre and long jump as well as winning the 800 metre and hurdles at Little Athletics in Raymond Terrace. Then it was off to the Hunter Athletic stadium to compete in another six events in the Shield Competition. “She won four gold medals in the 100m, 200m, long jump

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and hurdles, bettering her personal bests in some events,” proud dad John McGregor said. “She rounded all this off competing in non regular events with a silver in the shot put and a bronze in the javelin.” Keira told News Of The Area, “It was a tough weekend with 2 competitions and 11 individual events in total, but I enjoy the challenges to help improve my performances for future big competitions.” The Medowie Christian Schoolgirl is having some down time ahead of training for regionals early in the new

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year. This weekend Keira had her normal Little Athletics competition at Raymond Terrace on Saturday, followed by the Macquarie Hunter Shield comp on Sunday. To start the weekend on the right note Keira broke the Raymond Terrace Club records for both the 100m and the long jump with very good time and distance, as well as winning the 800m and hurdles. On Sunday at Hunter Athletic stadium she competed in 6 events in the Shield competition during the day.

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