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Bikers in the Area GREAT Lakes Tourism is asking Forster Tuncurry and Hawks Nest / Tea Gardens locals to give the 2016 Signature Cure de Tour an enormous welcome, Great Lakes style, when the bicycle charity team roll into town on Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 May. The Channel Seven Sunrise team will be on hand for live coverage in both Forster (John Wright Park) from 6.30am on Friday 6 May and Hawks Nest (at either Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club or Marine Drive Tea Gardens) from 6.30am on Saturday 7 May. “Cure de Tour is celebrating its tenth anniversary and everyone is most welcome to come along to these venues to welcome the Cure de Tour which is retracing the inaugural route from Brisbane to Sydney,” said Council’s Coordinator of Tourism, Ms Sharon Bultitude. “We really need a crowd along to give them a rousing
welcome. You might even perhaps say hi to Mark Beretta and James Tobin.” A team of 120 riders, 40 stage riders and 40 support crew members will travel 1,520kms over 10 days raising funds for cancer research, support and prevention projects. Along the way donations of $10,000 will be made to each community visited to fund a local cancer project. “We’re honoured that the Tour will visit not one but two communities in the Great Lakes,” said Ms Bultitude. You can also book in to attend one of the community celebration dinners - on Thursday 5 May at 6.30pm at Club Forster or on Friday 6 May from 6pm at the Hawks Nest Golf Club. More information can be found at- https://www. tourdecure.com.au/pages/ news/2016-media/cheeringspots-2016-signature-tour
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The day just for my mum Mothers Day SPECIAL EDITION
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q FOUR GENERATIONS: Thora Mabel Ireland with her Daughter Thora-Louise from Bulahdelah, Granddaughter Peta Louise from Stroud and Great Granddaughters Brianna Louise and Philippa Mabel.
WITH Mother’s Day this Sunday, families are planning many different ways of celebrating the day. Children are the greatest gift of all for 92-yearold Thora Ireland from Bulahdelah. Mrs Ireland said she will be kept busy on Sunday with visits and messages from her eight children, 23 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and two great, great grandchildren. “I have a wonderful family and I’ve been blessed to have them all,” she said. “I’ve always tried to do my best by them and my trust has always been with the lord, and I am thankful to Him.” Mrs Ireland said Sundays traditionally include a family lunch with her children’s families and frequently sees four-generations enjoying time together.
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For Karuah mum Katie Hogan, Mother’s Day will be three times as special this year celebrating her first Mother’s Day with her eightmonth old triplets. The three boys, Kenny, Jackson and Will along with their threeyear-old sister Grace, keep parents Katie and Phillip very busy. Katie said although the triplets are a challenge at times, she is very happy to be celebrating Mother’s Day with her bundles of joy. q BUSY DAY: Proud Mum Katie Hogan with her triplets Kenny, Jackson “I am very blessed to have and Will and daughter Grace. four healthy beautiful babies this Mother’s Day as some women are “Each of my children have filled Mum, I love you.” denied that luxury,” she said. my life with much love, laughter and More special Mothers Day “Phil and I defiantly experience tears and I love them all to the moon messages are on page 4 and 5. tough days, but days like Mother’s Day and back,” she said. remind us how lucky we really are.” “I am no way a perfect Katie said she is looking forward parent, but I try as hard as I to spending the day with her children can, you just have to do the and extended family with plans best you can with what you for a get together with the couples have.” Mother’s and Grandmother’s. Michelle said she is looking Mother’s Day is always special forward to sharing Mother’s for single working mother of five Day with her children Taylah, Michelle Carter from Tea Gardens. Hayden, Emma, Amelia and Michelle said although balancing Mitchell. home life with school, sport and No matter what plans work with her children aged six to q CHILDREN: Tea Gardens Mum you have to show you care on 18-years is very hectic, she wouldn’t Michelle Carter’s children Mitchell and Mother’s Day, the message have it any other way. Amelia with a photograph of Emma. is always the same, “Thanks
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are also in the business,” Milton told News Of The Area. “We’ve kept it in the family with all the recipes we use family made.” With a choice of over 23 different varieties of pies currently on offer at the bakery, Milton said he is always experimenting with not only new flavours of pies but also other foods. “I’ve been looking at making
crocodile pies with ‘take a bite from one before it takes a bite from you,’ as a tagline,” he said. “I’ve also developed a passion for sourdough and I’ve created a breakfast loaf which has figs, apricots, sultanas, mixed grains and walnuts.” Milton has successfully entered past competitions in Newcastle, Wollongong and Port Macquarie winning more than 20
prestigious awards for his bakedgoods during his career. With an obvious passion and talent for baking, Milton said he was now looking at taking on an apprentice to pass on his skills to someone who was interested in the trade. “It’s a dying trade and needs new blood,” he said. “It isn’t easy, but it has a lot to offer the right person.”
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HOME TOWN SLOW DOWN IT’S on again - the annual competition to see whether Great Lakes or Greater Taree City Council has the most responsible drivers. Home Town Slow Down measures the number of drivers who exceed the speed limit on Kularoo Drive in Forster and Muldoon Street in Taree.
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THE Myall Street Bakery Café has produced some of the best-baked goods yet again, winning multiple awards at the Newcastle Baking Show last week. Traditionally known for its tasty pies, the popular bakery in Tea Gardens can now also boast the best sausage rolls and pastries in the Hunter Region after wins in both categories. Bakery owner Milton Churchill said a number of qualities contribute to producing his award winning sausage rolls but they only contain one secret ingredient. “They have to have a good flavour, good meat content and a nice pastry, with plenty of sauce if you like that,” he said. “I love experimenting when baking and that’s the secret ingredient - Love.” The Myall Street Bakery also claimed third place for plain pies and wholemeal high-top loaf in a quality field of more than 70 bakers coming from as far away as Canberra. Milton has over 36-years baking experience learning many skills of the trade from family members. “I used to work with my father until he retired in his 70’s and my sister and brother-in-law
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Dear Mum, Hope you have a great Carol Poniris, 10, – Tea Gardens “I want to wish my Mum all the best for Mother’s Day. She is really good to me and she teaches me things that school can’t like being responsible at home. I thank my Mum for being who she is.”
Georgia McKillop-Davies, 11, – Hawks Nest “I love my Mum because she’s sweet and always looks after me. She works hard but she always manages to find time for me. I wish my Mum a very happy Mother’s Day.”
Dylan Tennyson - Tea Gardens Wishing you a happy Mother’s Day Mum. You are the best Mother in the world to our family. You have always been a great friend and support to myself, Kaylah and Sally. We all love you.
Neil Reynolds Hawks Rugby League Club To all the Hawks family Mother’s, Thank you for your support and I wish you all the best for Mother’s Day. See you all at the game on Sunday.
Louise Dee - Wootton Happy Mother’s Day to all Mothers, and especially to my own Mother. Love you heaps. Thanks for all that you have done. I’ll love you forever.
Charlise Luxon, 10, – Hawks Nest “My Mum is awesome because she helps me all the time. She explains things I don’t understand and always encourages me. I hope my Mum will have the best Mother’s Day ever.”
Camran Bailey , 10,– Bulahdelah “My Mum is really good to me and she is the best Mum in the world. She always helps me do my homework and she is always there when I need her. Happy Mother’s Day Mum, you’re the best.”
Andrew Wood - Markwell I am glad that I have you Mum. You are one of the best in the world and I’ll always love you. Thanks for everything you have done. Wishing you the best Mother’s Day ever.
Kim Dorney - Markwell My mother is a beautiful, caring person who will help anyone. I thank her for helping me so much in my working life. I wish you a very happy Mother’s Day Mum.
Craig Smith - Bulahdelah Happy Mother’s Day to my darling wife Melissa. You are a great Mother to our daughters Taylah and Olivia. Thanks for everything you do.
Ruby Roberts, 10, – Bulahdelah “I am so happy I have my Mum. She’s kind, patient and helps me all the time. I think she’s amazing and I hope she has the greatest Mother’s Day.”
Zane Pringle, 10, – Markwell “My Mum is really nice. She always helps me. She’s kind and makes me feel special. Thanks Mum for everything you do.”
Colin Hurstfield - North Arm Cove To my beautiful singing wife Lyn, You have been a great Mother to our five children and I will always love you. Happy Mother’s Day.
Hayley Malone - Bulahdelah Thanks Mum for everything you do for me. You have been a great help in my life and I hope you have a very happy Mother’s Day.
Allan Freihaut - Bulahdelah Having lost my mother at a young age, I say to those who still have their mothers to love and cherish them.
Steve Rodgers - Tea Gardens To my beautiful wife Trish, You are the most loving mother on earth to our four boys. I couldn’t imagine life without you in it and I thank you for being by my side. Even though you will be working on Sunday hosting other Mother’s at the Tea Gardens Hotel Riverside Restaurant, I hope you know I appreciate everything you do. I will always love you.
Kaitlyn Osborne - Tea Gardens Thanks Mum, I hope you have the best Mother’s Day. Thank you for everything you’ve done for me. I really appreciate all the effort you’ve put in, to love and support me. Looking forward to spending the day with you on Mother’s Day.
Lachlan Rutter - Hawks Nest Happy Mother’s Day Ma. Thanks for putting up with me and going out of your way to make sure I get the best experiences. Thanks also for not telling Dad anything when things go wrong. Hope you have a nice day on Sunday.
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Megan Markham - Tea Gardens Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mother. Thank you for being there for me and sticking by me. Thank you for everything that you do, you are an inspiration and I love you. I am looking forward to having a beautiful day together on Sunday.
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To an amazing mum, thank you for your support and guidance that you have provided me throughout my life. I know that I can be a pain at the best of times, but I am really glad that I have you as a mum. Thank you for all the amazing experiences, such as all the overseas adventures we've been on, and I hope you have a great Mother's Day, you deserve it!
Gwen Mostyn -Bulahdelah I have two beautiful daughters, Alicia and Jody. I am so proud of them and wish them both a Happy Mother’s Day. They have done an amazing job with their own children and I am looking forward to a lovely day together.
Martin & Indy Watling - Bulahdelah To my lovely wife Kylie, thank you for being such a great mother to our two beautiful children. I hope you have a wonderful day. I love you so much. (Indy) I love my mum because she does lots of things for me, like playing dolls & puzzles.
Marley Mezi - Hawks Nest I am so lucky I have my Mum. She’s kind, caring and lots of fun. We’ve had some really good times together. I couldn’t imagine life without you Mum. Love you. Leah Schlenert - Bulahdelah Happy Mother’s Day Mum. Hope you enjoy your day with your loved ones.
Guy Armstrong-Willis - Booral Thanks Mum for everything you do. You do everything around the house and take me wherever I need to go. You always makes me feel good. I hope you have a great Mother’s Day.
Sue Saville - Bulahdelah Wishing my beautiful daughter a happy Mother’s Day. Thank you Mel for being such a thoughtful daughter and mother and I’m looking forward to spending time together on Mother’s Day. I love you Mel.
Jaylee Tassell - North Arm Cove Happy Mother’s Day Mummy. I love you so much. You do so much for me and you’re always there. I’m thankful that you support me all the time. You’re always helpful, understanding and beautiful. Have a great day on Sunday.
Christina Watt - Karuah To my wonderful Mum, Sharon. Hope you have a lovely Mother’s Day. Sorry we can’t catch up this year, but I will be thinking of you. Enjoy your travels and hope you have a great day on Sunday. I’ll miss you.
Kiara Fardell - Hawks Nest My Mother is my best friend and I love spending time with her. She gives great advice and I admire her strength. I have learnt so much from her. She’s the best. Happy Mother’s Day Mum. Stephanie Bright - Tea Gardens Happy Mother’s Day Mum. Thanks for everything that you do for us. Hope you have the fantastic Mother’s Day you deserve. Love Ash, Step, Lachy and Archie. Lockie Hamilton - Bulahdelah My mother is an amazing person because her love is unconditional to myself, my brothers and my sister.
Chloe Shultz - Bulahdelah Happy Mother’s Day Mum. Thanks for being a wonderful Mum and putting me before yourself. I love you and hope you have a fabulous day.
Tate Bruinsma - Tea Gardens Good on you Mum, you’re the best. You help me with everything I need and you always give a solid effort. Much love on Mother’s Day.
Matthew Williams - Tea Gardens Thanks Mum, you’re the best. You brought me into this world and you have been there for me ever since. Love ya.
Emily Kirkpatrick - Tea Gardens Happy Mother’s Day Mum. I hope you have a lovely day. Thanks for everything you do for me. You’re always there when I need you. I love you Mum.
Raygan Massard-Davis Stroud Thanks so much Mum for everything you do. Thanks for supporting me through my tough days. Couldn’t do it without you. Hope you have the best Mother’s Day.
Hayley Egginton - Karuah I would like to say thank you Mum for everything you have done for me. You have loved me, cared for me and you have always been there for me. I hope you have the best Mother’s Day and I will always love you to the end of a circle.
Ruby Keys - Pindimar I am very lucky to have my Mum in my life. She raised me as a single parent and although she’s done it tough, she’s always put us four children first and made sure we never missed out on things. She deserves the best Mother’s Day. I love you to the moon and back.
Donna Shannon - Bulahdelah My mother is my inspiration and my hero. My world is a better place with my Mum in it. Thanks Mum.
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Bowelscan program Local large number of pharmacies, pathology laboratories and Rotary members. “As in past years, the testing kits will be available during the month of May at both Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest Pharmacies with sincere thanks to Graeme Hackworthy and his staff,” Mr Mackenzie-Smith said. The price of the kits is $15 which includes testing, analysis and advice of test results.
DON’T miss the opening moments of the festival tomorrow, Friday 6 May, beginning with the Lost Highway Talent Quest at 2pm. All ages and levels welcome, the winner will be given the chance to perform a 15 minute show on the Dolphin Stage on Sunday, and receive a free double pass to next year’s festival. The Welcome to Country will open official proceedings at 5.45, then Mike Martin and the Lost Highway String Band will lead the bush dance in the Picker’s
Paradise. The Flamingo Bar sponsored by Murray’s Brewing Co will be serving beer and cider on tap, plus select red and white wines. Picket Fence Produce will be serving delicious homestyle meals in the Picker’s Paradise, and the entertainment will continue through until midnight finishing with his rousing brand of alt-country folk music. Pre-sale tickets for Friday night only start at $16 and are cheaper for concession and children.
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OCTEC employment service is working to change lives by providing job opportunities, education and training in local communities. This government funded organisation is based on the simple principal of local people providing high quality services in their community. Working from Bulahdelah Rural Transaction Centre one day per week, the service is assisting people who are facing barriers to finding sustainable q WORKFORCE: Rural Transaction Centre Customer Service employment in the local Officer Kim Kent guides Douglas Martin on his first day of work. area. contribute to the community had been organised with the OCTEC Career Consultant Stacey Harbutt said as money earned is spent assistance of OCTEC staff. Douglas said he was they work with their clients within the community.” Mrs Harbutt said OCTEC excited to begin his working to identify strengths and any skills that can be transferred also assist with work- life. related clothing, workplace “I’m very happy to be from previous employment. “We approach local modifications and referrals to working and doing something useful,” he said. businesses to assist with other services if needed. Douglas Martin from “It will be good to use the suitable employment opportunities and the Bulahdelah gained a TAFE computer skills I already have employers have access to a qualification in Information and develop new ones.” OCTEC started in Orange suite of financial services for Technology after leaving taking on OCTEC clients,” she school, but had been unable to in 1976 and has now expanded find suitable employment. their services with many said. Douglas started his first regional offices throughout “Finding employment gives people a sense of job last week at the Rural NSW including Bulahdelah, self-worth and also helps Transaction Centre which Taree and Forster.
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q FISH: Competition Winners Jayden Walting, Thomas Evans, Fiona Minett and Grace McRae. (Above) Grace McRae with her winning catch. By Daniel SAHYOUN BULAHDELAH Fishing Club members returned from their monthly outing with a heavy haul of fish to be weighed last Sunday. Twenty-six anglers took to the waters of Mungo Brush over the weekend with several new club members enjoying their first outing. Keeping busy, the anglers caught a total of 236 fish with a combined weight of over 100kg.Competition was strong with several close results and records broken. Melissa Smith won the Mystery Fish category whilst Steve Coleman landed the Biggest Fish, hauling in a
5.86kg Mulloway. New member Jayden Watling won the junior category with the sub-junior title going to Grace McRae. Thomas Evans was successful in the men’s category with 215 points and 28 fish caught, beating Darren Carrall by a single point. Fiona Minett led the women’s category with 57.5 points. Paul Shultz broke the record for the Biggest Bream with a 1.055kg catch and just fell short of the Biggest Salmon record by 100g. Fishing Club President Darren Carrall said the weekend’s perfect weather made an enjoyable and
successful outing. “We were fortunate that the rain held off over the weekend, with the bad weather coming in after the outing,” he said. “There were plenty of fish around during the weekend with the first of the bream coming out, which will mean fishing will be a lot better over the next month.” Mr Carrall said club members were looking forward to two more outings planned for the month. The Mid-North Coast Competition commencing on 20 May and the Gibber to Gibber Competition against Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest Fishing Club on 28-29 May will keep members busy.
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Three performed in China ON 7 April, seventy eight children from the Hunter School of the Performing Arts Marching Band, at Broadmeadow, along with forty parents and teachers went on a cultural tour to China. Three local girls in the Marching Band come from Tea Gardens and Pindimar. Susie Webb, Myisha Edmonds and Hannah Webb have said some of the Major
highlights of the trip were performing in front of 2000 school students at a top Public School in Xian and also climbing The Great Wall. The band performed at places including Disneyland Hong Kong, The Ancient Wall in Xian, the Great Wall in Bejing and at five high schools. The twelve day tour was packed with performances, sightseeing, four flights and two bullet train rides it was a
very jam packed schedule. The cultural experience was magnificent and all the children and adults involved have gained some wonderful memories. The children had a very memorable experience learning the culture and mixing with other high school musicians. Many of the students exchanged contact details to keep in touch.
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Stuart SINCLAIR 179 Cove Boulevarde NORTH ARM COVE Price: $565,000 STEP away from the hustle and bustle of life into your own private hideaway. Situated only 900 metres from the white sandy beach front of Port Stephens is this perfect 5 acre parcel of land. This three bedroom home is a dash of rustic meets quirky with its warm walls, wood panels, stain glassed doors and abundance of windows.
Private hideaway Bask in the continual warmth of a slow combustion fireplace, the kitchen would not be complete without old jam jars filled with homegrown cut flowers and sweet smelling candles. With the choice of two different decks to relax on whilst watching your children, or animals, play in the expansive grassy areas, enjoy wood fired pizzas from the built-in outdoor oven. Two dams will provide enough water for the
hobby farmer, the property also includes a large machinery shed and is fully fenced. Only 10 minutes to the heart of Tea Gardens and the beautiful patrolled surf beach at Hawks Nest, and less time back out to the highway, enjoy this hidden gem as your forever home or the holiday house which lets you escape from reality. Contact Stuart Sinclair from Ray White Tea Gardens for more information on this property 02 4997 9022.
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3 Edgar Street BULAHDELAH Price: $335,000 to $345,000 THIS well-loved family home is ready for new owners to move straight in. The deceivingly large home has spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen areas featuring Cypress Pine floorboards. The neat laminate kitchen includes an electric oven and stove top with plenty of storage. A large sunroom at the back of the home offers the perfect place for the family and visitors to dine or sit back and relax after a long day.
All 4 bedrooms are spacious; the main including a built-in-robe, reverse cycle air conditioning and ceiling fan for all year round comfort. The home features two bathrooms the main with a shower, vanity and separate WC. The second bathroom is combined with the large laundry and includes a shower, vanity and toilet. The large fully fenced back yard is dotted with numerous citrus fruit trees and is overseen by the large deck area; the ideal spot to entertain family and friends. Or perhaps you would rather enjoy the afternoon relaxing in the spa?
Shedding is in abundance with a double lockup garage with double carport plus there is a lawn locker. A vege patch and shade house are great for the gardening enthusiasts while a large chicken coop can keep your hens safe and cosy. 22 solar panels plus mains power. Town water and sewerage are connected plus a 4000 L garden tank. Located near the end of a quiet street yet only minutes to the main street. A short walk to the showground, public swimming pool and playing fields. For more information call Denise Haynes at R&R Property on 4994 5766.
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lounge room / dining area that gently sweeps around to the formal dining room with a slow combustion wood fire heater, this gem is the perfect cosy home. This well presented home boasts a stylish new kitchen with dishwasher and gas cook top, 3 bedrooms all with built-in wardrobes, bathroom with separate shower and
bath, a concealed office nook in lounge room and laundry with 2nd toilet. Step outside onto the rear timber decking, perfect for entertaining or simply soaking in the views of Alum Mountain with the perfect book in hand. For more information contact Ede’s Real Estate on 4997 4566.
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Four week home building MAAP House is a company that Bulahdelah builder, Daniel Reitsma, has been developing for the last three years. It is an innovative, architect-designed prefabricated house that is able to be built in approximately four weeks. Daniel Reitsma was introduced to Edward Duc through the Master Builders Association in Newcastle with the hope that Daniel would be able to construct what Edward had designed. Edward Duc is an architect who is looking at how would concerns for sustainability affect attitudes to housing produced by non traditional methods in his PhD. His design consists of clad steel framed floor and wall panels. These panels, the bathrooms and the kitchen were built in a factory. The panels were then transported to the site on a truck and got installed on a steel piers and bearers system.
The bathrooms, kitchen and the roof were installed by crane. The floor and wall panels were installed by hand. The prototype, the three bedroom, double living areas and two bathroom family home, was completed in approximately six weeks on site. Daniel is also the owner of EF Building Solutions and has been building in the Hunter region and Bulahdelah for the last eight years. Through this time he has employed students that attended Bulahdelah Central School. Five former students, Joseph King, Zac Allen, Ethan Schloeffel, Jacob Blanch and Andrew Wood all worked on the project at different stages. Daniel Reitsma spoke to News Of The Area and said, “MAAP House is exciting as we are on the cutting edge of creating a sustainable, environmentally-friendly house that will be leading the way in alternative house construction.
from 11-4 pm at 102 Lawson Avenue, Woodberry. This will give the community an opportunity to see the completed prototype house. For further information about this new house design or building company go to www.maaphouse.com.au
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Development Sham By Len ROBERTS Deputy Mayor Great Lakes Council IN November last year, Council refused development Application for a Motel & Swimming Pool - 10 Myall Street, Pindimar. The application was for a non-urban block of land on which there is no dwelling entitlement. Yet, when our previous LEP was translated into the Statewide template LEP, although it was not permissible for a dwelling, an anomaly was created which allowed for a motel type accommodation. Council pointed this anomaly out to the Department of Planning who agreed to commence the process to amend the LEP to overcome this anomaly. However, in the meantime, an application was lodged for a motel which council refused as it believed it was a sham. The applicants have lodged an appeal in the Land and Environment Court. If the applicants are successful in the appeal there will be implications for all nourban land until the LEP is amended. Such amendment is imminent. A sham DA is when council forms the opinion that the Development Application is for a lawful use but in reality is intended to be used for another purpose, generally a non-permissible use. In this case council formed the view that it was highly unlikely that a motel at this site in Pindimar was unlikely to be a successful business and would either be left as a white elephant or more importantly used as a dwelling.
The matter was refused in part for the following reasons: • That Development Application No. 269/2015 for the construction of a motel on Lot 4 Section N DP 8287, 10 Myall Street, Pindimar be refused for the following reasons: • Council is of the opinion that the application is a sham. • The applicant has not provided the consent of the three (3) of the adjoining land owners to establish the Asset Protection Zone required by the NSW Rural Fire Service in accordance with the Bush Fire Safety Authority dated 14 July 2015. • The maximum height of the building from natural ground level will exceed the maximum height of building map in Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014 (8.5m) by 1.43m. • The proposed development would create an undesirable precedent for future development in the locality. • The proposed development would create an undesirable cumulative impact. • The proposed development undermines the rural landscape character of the land. • The tourism character of the proposal is not in association with the primary capability of the land. • The proposal cannot be connected to reticulated water and sewerage which is critical to the water quality of Port Stephens. • The proposed development is not in the public interest. • Council has resolved to prepare an amendment to the LEP that would impact the permissibility of development of this nature.
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Feel Snubbed Dear News Of The Area, FOLLOWING on from the announcement by Hon. Bob Baldwin MP that he would be retiring from Federal Parliament at the upcoming election, and the subsequent announcement that the towns of Tea Gardens (TG) and Hawks Nest (HN) would now be represented by the sitting Member for Lyne, the Hon David Gillespie MP, the following makes interesting reading, I’m sure. This past week , a personal, written invitation was sent to the Hon David Gillespie MP by a member of our community here at TG and HN, inviting the Honourable gentleman to visit the area and meet with the various leaders of our community. This request followed the letter from Dr Gillespie setting out his/the recent achievements within the seat of Lyne, and seeking endorsement from the electorate. Dr Gillespies’ reply to the invitation was “short and sweet”. I quote in part,“As you can imagine, I receive many emails [invitations] from throughout the electorate and across Australia.”
“If the matter is urgent, call my office at Port Macquarie or Taree and one of my helpful staff will begin processing your invitation as soon as possible.” The reply goes on to state that should the invitation come from constituents who live in the area he is happy to pursue any matters with the relevant Commonwealth Minister, department or agency on their behalf. No mention of wanting to see and hear for himself what achievements had been gained with the help of the Hon Bob Baldwin MP, for TG and HN or encourage our support for him going forward. As one reads the reply it becomes obvious that it is a stereo letter, not a personal reply to a personal invitation. Snubbed. Dr Gillespie was first elected to Parliament at the last election. He has learnt little about representing all his constituents, including those he has recently gained. His attitude is one of serving the Nationals first, farmers, rural areas and let the rest contend for themselves. Gordon Bartlett JP Hawks Nest
Dear News Of The Area, ON Thursday 23 April a runabout called High n Dry, with a white hull and yellow transom, helped me off a sandbar. This happened on the eastern side of Winda Woppa. I am so thankful for
them for coming to my aid, I would like to buy them a drink. A message to them, “Fellas, feel free to pop in to Tea Gardens RSL any day after 2:30pm and ask for Ray or Precy.” Ray Swalding Tea Gardens
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I WOULD like to add my name to those wishing Joyce Orvis well in her retirement back to Sydney. I knew Joyce in her work as a Social Worker, when we both worked in health, more than twenty years ago. She and Michael also turned out to be neighbours
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THE Wednesday night ‘Putt for dough’ raffle usually does not get won, so its a big thing at the golf club. If your raffle number is drawn you have to putt about 5 metres to knock
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over an upside down golf tee without letting the golf ball roll past the back line. Very hard task. Peter Jackson Jnr won last week.
here and I have had many a cuppa with them over the years. Now alone, I understand her need to live near family and I wish her well in returning to an area she knows particularly well. All the best Joyce. Peter McKay Tea Gardens
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Performing Arts with Loose Connections Dear News Of The Area,
LOOSE Connections is a recently formed inclusive group of like minded people with an interest in the performing arts. A Christmas production is in the early planning stage and will consist of two short productions, “Amahl and the Night Visitors” and “The Christmas Truce”. “Amahl and the Night Visitors”, a short and delightful opera for children, takes place near Bethlehem,
after the birth of Christ. Amahl, a crippled boy and his mother, are visited by three Kings seeking shelter for the night. Diane Williams who is directing this opera has had considerable experience both here and overseas. “The Christmas Truce” is written and directed by Brian Jones and is a very moving narration with carols, of this amazing Christmas in the trenches in WW1. Auditions for “Amahl” will be held at the end of June/
early July and will be open to the whole community. Anyone interested in seeing a DVD of the original opera, is invited to attend the clubhouse at The Grange on Tuesday, 17 May at 8.15pm. The opera runs for less than an hour. If interested but unable to attend this screening, please contact either Diane (4997 9503) or Frances (4997 1408). Frances MacLean Tea Gardens
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Election blows, pain, shadow boxing and uppercuts Bob Macklinshaw
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NEARLY seventy years ago, fondly I recall, the spirited debates my grandparents had on the comparative merits of election platforms, focusing upon those aspects most likely to progress the nation and to enhance their lot in life. The time and propositions were embraced enthusiastically. Come election day, it was a day for celebration. Dressed in their best, they rode in to town in a horse drawn sulky. Their optimism was palpable. As we examine the progress, prosperity and privileges we enjoy today, we could say “they got it right” and indeed we’d say “probably their expectations were exceeded”. But as Greece, Skaife and Bond found and others are finding, when the hands of debt have you by the throat, prosperity can be a passing phase and is not guaranteed in perpetuity. It is a time for
caution and restraint! I’ve worked in large instrumentalities, one riddled with debt, another was debt free, be assured the latter services its’ stakeholders better. Sadly, the parlous state of our political leadership, heightens my levels of despair and pessimism. Their policies just don’t resonate. I am haunted by the vision of one shadow boxing before a mirror chanting “mirror, mirror on the wall can I outsmart them all” and in the other corner there is a jester thrashing about in a giant paper bag crooning “hey big spender (or should the muffled sound be interpreted hey big lender)”. Regardless, neither has waded into the sea of debt for the fight and neither has landed a telling blow on the deficiencies in the others fanciful thought bubbles. I am sorry but throwing squillions at Climate Change, Submarines
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and Royal Commissions, when the critical services impacting on our lives today are creaking at the seams, just doesn’t cut the mustard for me. We seem to be confronted with evaluating who is more politically dumb and he whose policies are dumber. So could someone who has the intestinal fortitude for the fight with our real plight, step into the ring with their dooks up and we’ll take the pain of some low blows and maybe an uppercut, if there is
a focus on the long term prosperity, not the short term political survival. I’d prefer to be fronting up on election day dressed to the nines like my grandfather full of optimism; rather than in thongs and torn jeans, pessimistically riding an old nag named ‘Complacency’ in pursuit of a rough ride further up the mountain of debt and find myself flogging a dead horse. Bob Macklinshaw Tea Gardens
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ORIGINALLY formed as the Jimmy’s Beach Preservation Society over twenty years ago the Winda Woppa Association is an Incorporation of likeminded property owners of Winda Woppa. There are 158 homes on Winda Woppa, which faces a number of important issues, significant among which are the protection and preservation of Jimmy’s Beach and the stabilisation of sand movement across Port Stephens. Briefly we want to protect and conserve Winda Woppa while making sure the social and economic needs of the region are also protected, including the income stream it generates for the twin villages of Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. Our web site can be accessed by going to Google or Bing and typing in “Winda Woppa Association”. With the passing of time and people selling and buying properties our information about the owners of the
Winda Woppa properties has declined and the Committee has recognised the need to improve our knowledge. To achieve our work we need your help no matter who you are, a resident, a local, a tourist, a holidaymaker, a water sport enthusiast, ecologically-minded in any way or just have some time or money to commit to a good cause. Please consider becoming a member and supporting us in any way you can by going to the “Memberships” page of our web site. If you know someone who has a property on Winda Woppa or you think may be interested in helping it would be a great if you show this article to them. Of course, if you were also able to share our web site address with your neighbours, friends and acquaintances and ask them to consider becoming members it would be a great help. Ken Garrard Winda Woppa
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CRICKET Karuah Tea Gardens Cricket Club By Sam REES
A GREAT crowd of players coaches managers family and supporters in total 90 adults and 62 juniors attended the presentation night with most staying to enjoy the smorgasbord meal provided by the Bridgeview restaurant. The KTGCC president Greame Johnson welcomed everyone and thanked all coaches, scorers, managers and vole terra for their efforts
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Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club By The JAFFA
CLOUDY and warm conditions on 27 April greeted the 53 bowlers competing in the Wednesday Nominated Triples event today. Both greens were in use with the grass green playing a bit on the slow side. Scores were tight with only one shot separating first from third. In third place on a score of +32 was the team of Barry Drayton, Terry Munright and Graeme Watkins. Second, on a countback, on +33 were; Graham Kelly, Bob Skewes and Kevin Williams. The winners, also on +33, were; Henk Faber, Col Amos
throughout the season. He thanked the board of the Karuah RSL Club, president (Peter Fidden was in attendance) for their continued and valued support. Finally congratulating all winners of trophies. Each team captain and manager presented their team winners to RSL Club president Peter Fidden for their awards. A highlight of the night was the presentation of life membership to long time player, past president mentor and volunteer Mark Johnson. Clubman for the year was presented to Colin McCarthy. (A full list of recipients next week )
and David Rimmer. 29 April: Three visitors competed with 11 others to contest the Friday Jackpot Pairs. The winners on +6 were Bruce Everitt and Henk Faber closely followed by Bill Heylbut and Graham Kelly on +4. The jackpot of $220.00 was not won. 30 April: Round 8 of the Newcastle District Pennant competition was played today with Grades 4 and 6 the mighty Pelican Pest Control Dolphins playing Hamilton North at home and Grades 3 and 7 playing away at Soldiers Point. The Grade 7 side struggled on a doughy grass green at Soldiers Point and were defeated in two of the team games. The Max Stephens four prevented a Soldiers Point clean sweep by winning their game by one shot 20-19.
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OUR April outing was again a success with the Ladies weighing in some great catches. Robyn Hill-Smith with 2 Flathead and 1 whiting, with one of the flathead weighing over 1.4kg has seen Robyn on the board. Trish Collins with 2 Flathead, Heather Vaughan with 1 Flathead and 1 Bream, Marissa Schutz with 2 Tailer and Cindy McTierney with 1 Teraglin and 1 Morwong. Well done Ladies. In the Mens section there was Sean McKeough with 2 Tailer, John Vaughan with 1 Bream and 1 Flathead, Al smith with 5 Flathead,
Michael Groth with 1 Teraglin, 1 Snapper and 1 Bream, Bob Nash with 4 Flathead, Greg Thrift with 10 Tailer, 3 Whiting, 1 Flathead, 1 Teraglin, 2 Nannygai and 1 Snapper, Tob Collins with 8 Tailer and 1 Bream, Bill Thrift with 3 Flathead, 3 Bream and 3 Tailer and Thomas Evans with 3 Teraglin, 3 Flathead and 10 Tailer. Well done. Our next Fishing Club meeting will be held on Thursday 12 May at 6pm at the Tea Gardens Country club. We encourage all members and people wishing to join the Fishing Club to attend. Our May outing begins on Friday the 13 May and weigh in is at 3pm sharp on Sunday 15 May at the Tea Gardens Country Club. The annual Gibba to Gibba outing commences on Friday 20 May with weigh in on Sunday 22 May at Mungo.
Wednesday 27/4/16: Ladies Foursomes Championships. Winner’s- Barbie Gordon & Trudy Graham. R/Up- Dot Graham & Meryl Reinhard Thursday 28/4/2016: Veteran’s Golf: Winner- Dave Johnston. R/ Up- Don Webster Saturday 30/4/2016 Stroke: Winner- Martin Bramble. R/UpBen Eadie NTP17th- Martin Bramble Jackpot 6th - Martin Bramble $10.00 Golf Monday To Friday
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26/4/2016 Stroke A Grade: 1. Graham Brambley 36.3 2. Dennis Casey 38.3 3. Breton Gibbs 38.4 B Grade: 1. Trevor Mansfield 35.9 2. Rob Mathews 37.9 3. John McKenzie 37.9 NTP. 3th A Grade: Brian Calverley B Grade: Darrell Peters 5th A Grade: Graham Brydon B Grade: Keith Denham 10th A Grade: John Reynolds B Grade: Barry Maclean, Bob Reid 16th A Grade: Chris Bournon B Grade: Paul Phillips
Soldiers Point winning the Master Board 77-50. Grade 3 coped better with the conditions at Soldiers Point in what turned out to be 3 very tight games. The Steve Pell combination winning 21-17, the Richard Lee team winning 22-20 and the Ben Brown team capping off a great win 18-17. Tea Gardens winning overall 61-54. Great win! The Grade 4 side, playing Hamilton North at home on the synthetic green, went into their match as definite underdogs with several Grade 7 players filling in gaps for more established players. They revelled in their underdog status and with nothing to lose they crafted a great win with the Ron James team sneaking home by 3 shots, 19-16 and the Danny Johnson team blitzing their opposition 25-11. They more than made
up for the 9 shot deficit experienced by the remaining team. From what the Jaffa was told, Danny Johnson had a remarkable game. Tea Gardens winning the Master Board 53-45. Well done the mighty 4’s! The Grade 6 side were keen to play Hamilton North on the synthetic green after they were on the receiving end of a slow grass defeat in their previous encounter. It was noticed that many Hamilton North players used wide bias bowls more suited to their conditions on grass. All Tea Gardens teams had great wins. The Doug Naylor team dropped a 5 on the penultimate end but ran out winners 23-21 in a tight game. The Ron Webster team were never headed after opening up a handy lead early
in the game. They won 21-16. The word was that John Younghusband had an outstanding game for his side. Well done John! The Dave Austin combination scored a 6 on the 6th end and never looked like losing picking up two 5’s during the remainder of the game and concluded with a 35-17 win. Tea Gardens winning the master board 79-55. Great win! 1 May: Two washed out home games affecting Grades 3 and 7, were scheduled to be played today but were washed out again. Sunday Introduction to Bowls was also cancelled due to the wet conditions. Entries are being received for the Pelican Pest Control
Drake playing swinger in one of the matches. The winners with the highest score were, Wilma Drake, Francis Betar and Liz Kelly. Thursday, 27 April: It was another lovely day in Paradise today. The last of our Pennant games were played today, with the Grade 2 side competing against Lemon Tree Passage ladies at Lemon Tree Passage. Nola Jackson’s team had a really good win taking the score to 33 – 9. It was nice to finish on a ‘high’. Maynie Robert’s team
went down with a score of 18 – 25. It was an overall score was a win for Tea Gardens 51 – 34. Well done girls. After the matches Lemon Tree Passage provided a very nice lunch. The menu was extensive with a choice of, fish and chips, quiche, lasagne, or a baked dinner. The desserts were a yummy selection of all sorts of goodies. Everyone went home very satisfied. Social Bowls: There were 14 bowlers on the green today.
The format was, one 1 game of fours with a swinger and one game of triples. All players enjoyed a perfect day with little or no breeze and a relaxed atmosphere after the pressure of Pennants. The winners with the highest score were, Sheril Johnson, Dorothy Thompson, Pat Baker and Lorraine Harvey. Welcome back to Pat and Lorraine. Next week will be busy for our ladies. On Tuesday, 3 May, we are hosting our Biggest Morning Tea, then, after social bowls
Versatility Day, scheduled for Monday 9 May. With big prizemoney at stake this is an event not to be missed. The semi-finals of the major pairs have now been shifted to 15th May at 1.00.p.m Providing of course, the weather does not intervene again.
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TUESDAY, 26 April: After today the Grade 2 side have only one more game to play then Tea Gardens Pennant season will be over for another year. The Grade 2 side played Soldiers point at Soldiers point. There were two players from the side who were unavailable so two substitutes, Lynne Green and Liz Kelly
filled the gaps. Maynie Roberts team had a very good win with a score of 33 – 15. Nola Jackson’s team went down with a score of 14 – 22 The overall result a win to Tea Gardens who scored 47 – 37. Well Played. Social Bowls: There were 17 bowlers in attendance today. We had a visitor join us too, Hilary Jenkins from Lowlands , hope you enjoyed your day Hilary, and we hope to see you again next time you are in Tea Gardens. The format today was 3 bowl triples, with Wilma
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Passed away 25.4.2016 Aged 53 years Late of Tea Gardens Loving father and father-in-law of STEVEN and STACEY, SARAH and MATTHEW, NICK and TAYLOR, KIMBERLEY, SAMANTHA, ALYSSA, ALEXANDER, and JESSICA. Much loved granddad to MERCEDES and DAYTONA. A loving son to HAZEL and NEVILLE (dec’d). A dear brother and brother-in-law to PETER (dec’d) and JENIFER, GRAHAM, GLEN and ANNE, KEITH and SHARON, NARELLE and ALLAN and uncle to their FAMILIES. Relatives and friends of WILL are respectfully advised his Funeral Service took place TUESDAY 3.5.2016 and he was interred in the Tea Gardens Cemetery.
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Next game is crucial for Mudcrabs to stay in touch with the front pack
UNION By Sin BIN THE Myall Coast Mudcrabs travelled to Tuncurry to take on the current premiers and frontrunners Forster Dolphins last Saturday. Although beaten by four tries to nil and a score line of 26-0, the Mudcrabs toiled hard to combat the constant raids by Forster, however it was Forster who continued to keep the pressure on the Mudcrabs to score four tries and on a number
strong tackles and James Bowden who is continually looking for work. The Mudcrabs now have a Bye next week due to the NSW Country Championships being held in Armidale which will assist with a number of players who have some minor injuries and enable them to play the next match on 14 May against Gloucester at Gloucester. The Mudcrabs will need to win this match to ensure they do not lose touch with the competition leaders.
of occasions finish just short of scoring. Unfortunately, the game was called off twenty minutes into the second half with a serious injury to Mudcrabs fullback, Nathan Colver, whilst awaiting the arrival of medical assistance. Although the Mudcrabs were soundly beaten by a well run Forsterteam,theplayers worked hard for their team namely, Ashley Rushby who defended strongly, Harrison Weir who worked in the tight exchanges, Pat Laver who made
HOLD EM: Zac was the winner in week two of the poker competition.
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AN idea from some avid social card players has turned into reality at Hawks Nest Golf Club. The Club’s Secretary Manager, Mr Richard Simmer gave the go ahead, each Tuesday night from 6pm to run a 12 week trial social poker night. Last Tuesday night was the final week. At this time the players received the news that Tuesday social poker night is here to stay, along the with the Tuesday free steak night of course. If you would like to play social cards then get along on Tuesday nights to the Hawks Nest Golf Club.
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