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Life Saving turns to digital radio THE Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Surf Life Saving Club (HNTGSLSC ) is going digital thanks to an injection of funds from two local sponsors. HNTGSLSC now has six new radios and a six-bay charger unit, purchased from the generous donations made by the Holiday Coast Credit Union and Midcoast Water under its “Community Sponsorship” program. The new digital radios are essential to the Surf Club as the old “Analogue” radio system is being phased out. Surf Life Saving New South Wales currently owns and operates a total of 45 repeaters and/or translators which provide radio coverage to all 150 patrolled locations across the State.
But just like our TV’s the SLSNSW is now moving toward becoming a totally digital network over the next few seasons. This is vital equipment, as it allows patrols to not only fullfil their functions during normal operations but even more importantly in emergency situations where an operable radio network is essential in getting emergency services such as Ambulance, Police and Helicopter to respond as needed. Local lads Connor Curtis, Samuel Webb and Charlie Pietsch have already completed the Digital Radio Operators course run by assessor Debbie Booth.
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By Dave BRAZIER THE Pindimar Bundabah Community Association Inc Aquaculture Committee have again formally opposed to the development of a
controversial land based Abalone Farm at the waters edge of Port Stephens, with the facility proposed to be constructed on land in South Pindimar. In April 2014 the Major Projects
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the Environmental Impact Study by the proponent. After submission applications had closed, it resulted in a total of 80 people voicing their opinions of the proposed Abalone Farm with their
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CRUISING around the Winda Woppa area last Friday, Myall Coast News took the opportunity to inspect the playground that has been in the news for the last couple of issues. Previously it had been reported that due to the prior playground no longer meeting functional or compliant standards, Great Lakes Council responded to undertake works to bring the playground area up to speed, q PLAY: Sisters Emma,10, and Ashleah,17, testing out the new stuff. but due to weather newly installed equipment that Myall Coast News, “It’s great to conditions have see the facilities up and going. not been able to complete the looks great. Speaking with Debra Tittett The girls have had a great time redevelopment, until now. I’m not sure who was more from Tea Gardens as she watched this afternoon.” Emma,10, and “Thanks to Great Lakes pleased as I turned the corner to daughters see the barricades all gone, me or Ashleah,17, enjoying the brand Council for completing the works, she told it really is good,” she said. the children playing safely on the new play area
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AT 6.30pm Saturday 10 October 2015 police responded to a high speed vehicle roll over 7km south of the Mungo Camp site. The 55 year old male driver from Karuah suffered only minor injuries despite leaving the roadway at 170km/h and coming to rest on its roof some 30m from the roadway in thick bushland. The driver was conveyed to the John Hunter Hospital for treatment. It is highly expected the driver was affected by alcohol. Police are to await the results of the blood test before taking action against the driver.
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FROM Page 1 Planning NSW Website, it appears an overwhelming amount of people oppose the development after reading the EIS. There were a total of 139 submissions, and in regards to the EIS 77 people objected to the development, two agreed to the project and one stated a comment. The Aquaculture Committee of the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association (P.B.C.A) have recently submitted an updated objection based on environmental concerns, including that of the recent heavy downpours and the above average rainfall total that the development area has received.
T h e Aquaculture Committee are concerned amongst other factors that the developments average rainfall predictions may not be able to cope with falls such as what was witnessed earlier this year, and potentially leak untreated effluent into the bay putting the local water Biology conditions and the environment at risk. A representative of the Aquaculture Committee this week told Myall Coast News, “There are now so many
variations the environment where the Abalone Farm is proposed to be developed, that includes the damage done by the April super storm and a higher than average rainfall result.” People who have previously submitted their opinions of the project may still lodge extra information to the Department of Planning, and it is expected a decision on the future of the Abalone Farm Project is said to be announced before of the end of 2015. to
Just a reminder too that the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Surf Life Saving Club will hold it’s Open Day on Sunday 18 October another chance for the community to see what goes on at Bennett’s Beach. The Club always welcomes new members and volunteers. For more details contact Maxine Cook on 0421 687 311.
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THE Bulahdelah Bowling Club held a special presentation on 21 September for 20 years of service to Leo Kierans and a small gathering turned up to hear speeches, look at photos and talk about his work. Leo has served at the bar and as duty manager at the Bowling Club since 1995. He started work there at the age of 20, just one and a half years after finishing school. He spoke to Myall Coast News about his time, “It was a good opportunity to have employment here in Bulahdelah and even when my parents moved on, I stuck around.” Leo’s parents owned property on Viney Creek Road while Leo was still living at home but then his parents moved to the
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Central Coast. This did not make Leo leave his job though as he continued his work up until today. Leo stated that serving the residents of Bulahdelah and the other customers has been a pleasure. “The locals are lovely people.” “There has been a lot of changes though over the years.” A lot of people have passed on and there are new faces.” The Bulahdelah Bowling Club quotes: “Congratulations to our long standing bar manager as 20 years is quite a feat.” “We are looking forward to another 20 years of service.” Myall Coast News would love to hear more stories about local people’s lives.
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PLANNING is everything, and it made an excellent difference when Rural Fire Crews were finally able to perform a much needed Hazard Reduction Burn at South Pindimar on Saturday 10 October. Earlier in 2014 the Rural Fire Service conducted a burn at the Southern end of Cambage Street towards Clarke Street, and had planned to burn off the area at
the corner of Cambage and Clarke Street shortly after. Due to the amount of wet weather received in the area, and a combination of unsuitable conditions the burn had to be delayed several times until last Saturday. At 7am an excavator started clearing break lines which proved difficult with the soft and still damp soil conditions, which saw the excavator become bogged on more than one occasion. By 9.30am most of the 30
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Marine Drive reconstruction GREAT Lakes Council has completed work to reconstruct Marine Drive along the Tea Gardens waterfront between Ogden Street and Charles Street. Mr Ron Hartley, Council’s Director of Engineering said, “Work was undertaken on the section of Marine Drive between Ogden Street and Maxwell Street late 2014. Work recommenced in June this year to complete the length between
Maxwell Street and Charles Street.” “The completed project greatly improves the amenity of the Tea Gardens waterfront area,” said Mr Hartley. The work included improvements to drainage, footpaths and the road pavement. Drainage improvements involved the installation of new drainage lines and kerb and gutter along the length of the work. The road pavement
along the length of the work was reconstructed, including the car parking area along the waterfront side of Marine Drive. “Car parking along the waterfront has been formalised, a great improvement upon the previous arrangement where the area was gravel,” said Mr Hartley. “Footpath work has been completed improving provisions along Marine Drive and links to
Students preparing for Pitch Perfect School musical is planned to be one of the most popular so far
By Rachel REITSMA THE annual school musical is being performed on 13-15 October at Bulahdelah Central School and a lot of hours of rehearsing, painting and singing has been going on leading up to the event. The musical - Pitch Perfect - is about two acappella groups, one female and the other male, competing at a local college. There is a mixture of egotistical and classic
the waterfront through formalized crossing points,” said Mr Hartley. Council’s Tea Gardens Depot Operations staff and contractors have undertaken the work. Council’s Operations Manager, Mr Robert Fish said, “Completion of this project on Marine Drive is a great achievement and a credit to the staff undertaking the work.” “Council thanks local businesses for their patience whilst this important project was undertaken. Originally the final asphalt surfacing was planned to be completed in early September. “Unfortunately this had to be delayed due to the discovery of decommissioned underground petrol tanks which required filling and testing to be undertaken, and then on a second occasion due to wet weather,” said Mr Fish. “Later in October the intersection
of Marine Drive and Maxwell Street and the pedestrian crossing points will have coloured street printing undertaken, similar to that previously completed at the intersection of Ogden Street and Marine Drive,” said Mr Fish. “The project has been undertaken under Council’s Urban Road Rehabilitation and Drainage Construction Programs”, said Mr Hartley. Further landscaping work on the waterfront at Tea Gardens is planned to take place in the coming months in accordance with a strategy being developed. Mr Andrew Staniland, Council Manager of Parks and Recreation said, “We look forward to starting work on the landscaping work on the Tea Gardens waterfront. It’s an iconic area that deserves to look its best for both locals and visitors.”
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characters and involves a lot of singing and dancing. There are also two hosts who add a satirical element and introduce the singing groups and motivate the audience. The musical is directed by the Year 11 and Year 10 Drama students under the guidance of Mrs. Vanessa Shultz. Myall Coast News spoke to the directors of the show, Chloe Shultz and McKelty Searle.
“It was difficult at first to motivate everyone because we had a lot of lunchtime and after school rehearsals which was tiring. “But doing a musical is fun because we are now like a big family; we have grown quite close through the experience.” Sarah Rooney plays the main character from the girls’ singing group and explains that the tension that exists in the storyline is that one girl wants to sing classical music but there is another character who wants change and more contemporary music. Kyle Shultz is the main character from the boy’s singing group and concentrates on delivering a lot of dialogue. There is also Tate Bruinsma who plays a character who is obsessed about Star Wars and dresses accordingly. The musical is based on an American film but it has been produced to have its own unique
Bulahdelah flavour. Mrs. Vanessa Shultz explained, “There are many references made to places like Girvan and Karuah, to name a few, and people who are well known in the area. “There have been characters who have been blended and changed to make this musical special to Bulahdelah Central School.” The students have been practicing for two afternoons a week and two lunchtimes a week for Terms 2 and 3 and this is the first time that the school will be performing a musical for three nights in a row. Members of the public are encouraged and welcome to come along and see the local children perform this highly energetic performance. Tickets are available at the door at Bulahdelah Central School for the evening performances: 4997 4329.
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Year 12 graduate from class By Rachel REITSMA THE Year 12 students at Bulahdelah Central School have officially graduated from their classes. The formal assembly was held at the end of Term 3 and there was official speeches by teachers and students. The students were given their certificates and many encouraging words and gifts were handed out. And on display at the assembly were the Year 12 Major Works from the Timber Products subject and Visual Arts. But now the exams need to be completed and they are only just beginning. From Monday 12 October until Wednesday 4 November the HSC students will be completing their exams for the subjects of English, Mathematics, Music, Ancient History, Geography and many others.
The exams are conducted off campus and are run by the Board of Studies. The students will be taking their exams in the Bulahdelah Uniting Church Hall. The hall is set up with appropriate desks and chairs and there is a procedure that is followed by the trained people who run the exams. Don Hudson, principal of Bulahdelah Central School, spoke to Myall Coast News
about the Year 12 students. “The exams are entirely run by the Board of Studies. “We have a range of subjects being examined this year and a number of students attending those exams.” After the exams are completed the Year 12 students will be able to celebrate their last year of schooling with their parents, teachers and friends.
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National Parks and Wildlife Service Ranger Laurence Penman, said, “We put out the initial baits towards the end of July, and regularly checked them over this time, replacing any that were taken. “The baits have now been removed, but NPWS staff will continue to monitor the area and look for dog and fox footprints to work out whether we will have to do another round of baiting.” The Worrimi Local Aboriginal Land Council’s Green Team has also been contracted to control feral weeds on the island. Drew Morris, Great Lakes Council’s Natural Assets Officer said, “the team’s initial works in July removed large amounts of Bitou Bush from the edges of a key roosting site on the western side of the island, which will increase the field of view for birds looking to roost in this area.” Other initial works have included removal of wild pine trees on the island. “The Green Team will now come back to follow-up on their initial works, as well as remove new threatening weeds such as Asparagus Fern, Bridal Creeper and Prickly Pear
which are finding their way across from the mainland,” said Mr Morris. “This is a beautiful, but very sensitive area, surrounded by mangroves, saltmarsh and a Marine Park. The team will therefore be working very carefully to remove these weeds and a lot of work will have to be done by hand. “We’ve found really dense stands of Asparagus Fern and Bridal Creeper that’s threatening to overtake the saltmarsh and Swamp Oak forest on the island’s interior, so this work will be pretty important - but definitely hard!” said Mr Morris. The funding for these initial conservation works have been made possible through funding from the Australian Government as part of the Myall River Corrie Island rehabilitation project. This project is also re-opening the channel that separates Corrie Island from Winda Woppa. Great Lakes Council in cooperation with the NSW Government are funding other further works that are placing sand on Jimmys Beach and establishing a permanent sand transfer system to continue beach renourishment into the future.
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COMMUNITY focus, fun and bargains will again be on offer at the 2015 Pindimar Bundabah Community Associations Market Day, to be held on Saturday 7 November at the Rural Fire Shed and Community Hall in Koree Street North Pindimar. The Market Day is designed to be a fun event and over the last few years it has offered plenty of entertaining events including q PINDIMAR: Pindimar Bundabah Community Associations Market Day, to be held a fun run at 9am(participants on Saturday 7 November at the Rural Fire Shed.
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fanatics from all over Australia. Speaking with Myall Coast News about this weekends Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival, which will be held from about 9am on Saturday 17 October at Longworth Park, Steven Cole from Cole Brothers Oysters said, “It’s just such a fantastic day for the community and visitors alike. “Last years weather and condition of the Oysters offered from the area were simply superb. The Sydney Rock Oysters we sell are natural to the area so are always excellent quality, but especially at this time of year as they are in their prime,” he said. Cole Brothers are just one of sponsors of this years event, and will be behind the inaugural ‘Oyster
Eating Competition’ to be held during this years festival. But there is a lot more than just Oysters available at the festival of course. Speaking with Myall Coast News, Ross Parr, Secretary Manager of Karuah RSL said, “The festival is such an exciting time, it brings the community together for one of those special days where the community spirit is shown to be alive and well.” “The Wood Chopping Events attract professional entrants from all over Australia keen to give it all and work towards the many prizes on offer, but one main prize that is targeted each year is the ‘Darrell Johnson Memorial Trophy’, that we have proudly displayed in the RSL,” he said. The RSL also offers a unique Wood Chopping Event during the festival, being the only indoor Wood
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may also walk or cycle), followed by the famous thong throwing competition and home brew beer judging competition. Stallholders have previously offered some fantastic bargains like plants and trees, boot sale items, toys, books and even chooks. There will be a Chocolate Wheel to try your luck on and the RFS will have displays and offering advice on Fire Safety. Leading into Christmas and if you’re looking for some extra cash, why not
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Tour of Hall renovations enhance the community the Plant By Ray LONGMUIR
THE community will have the opportunity to tour the water treatment plant servicing residents in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest. A community tour is being held at the plant on Thursday October 22 at 9.30am. The tours will give residents an opportunity to see the $18 million facility which has improved both the quality and reliability of the water supply in the area and reduced discolouration problems. Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 6592 4813. Numbers are limited so those interested are encouraged to make a booking as soon as possible. “The new water treatment plant has resulted in a great improvement in water quality for our customers in the Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest area, as well as the many visitors the area hosts over the summer period, so we are keen to be able to showcase it to the local community, ” MidCoast Water’s general manager Brendan Guiney said. Mr Guiney said the plant is capable of treating up to eight million litres of water each day. Water for the plant is drawn 10 bores tapping the aquifer 22 metres below the surface. “The groundwater supply is naturally acidic due to its carbon dioxide content and has high soluble iron concentrations, which while not a health concern, can cause discolouration that can stain laundry. The groundwater is also soft and requires balancing to restore alkalinity.” The treatment plant treats the groundwater by dosing with pretreatment chemicals to stabilise the water and remove the iron and aluminum naturally present in the groundwater. Water will then be aerated and screened to remove coarse particles before proceeding to membrane microfiltration. “The plant uses primary and secondary pressure membranes and a sophisticated control system to ensure a constant supply of high quality treated water,” Mr Guiney explained. The water produced by the new Tea Gardens Water Treatment Plant is chlorinated and fluoridated to NSW Health requirements.
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ON Saturday 10 October the Uniting Church had the joy of re-opening and dedicating their renovated Church Hall. The present improvements were done to enhance the mission and outreach in the surrounding community, and to support small gatherings of community groups who may wish to use the hall. The Hall was dedicated by the Rev Haloti Kailahi, Chairperson of the Uniting Church Hunter Presbytery, assisting him was the current minister of the
DEDICATING: Rev Haloti, Rev Stephen, Col Rapley and Rev Ray.
Active mathematics “ARE we doing fun maths today?” – a University of Newcastle research trial that puts a literal spin on the term maths ‘exercises’ has yielded significant physical and academic benefits in Hunter primary school students while increasing the enjoyment factor. Run by Nick Riley, a former teacher now working as an education lecturer and physical activity researcher, the EASY Minds program used simple playground tasks to encourage children to be active during their mathematics lesson. With increasing time pressures on school curriculums, it reduced sedentary behaviour while stimulating on-task performance, according to results published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. “There is evidence to suggest that children around the world are showing
less interest in mathematics,” Mr Riley said. “At the same time, PE is becoming marginalised as the curriculum gets more crowded, so we need to look at new and innovative ways to teach. “Combining the two makes both subjects more interesting and enjoyable for children.” Years 5 and 6 at Floraville, Jesmond, Islington and New Lambton South primary schools received the EASY (Encouraging Activity to Stimulate Young Minds) intervention and the data was compared with four ‘control’ schools. Teachers were trained to deliver the active lessons three times a week and students continually asked “are we doing fun maths today?” “The children would get a kilometre of walking without them realising it,” Mr Riley added. “Boys
Wildlife workshop By Annette SEARLE FIND out at the “What’s in our Backyard” community workshop, organised by the Local Land for Wildlife Group in association with Great Lakes Council and the North Arm Cove Community Garden Network. The workshop will be held on Saturday 24 October commencing 9.30am at the North Arm Cove Community Hall where Matthew
Bell, senior ecologist from Great Lakes Council will be the main speaker and take questions from the audience. Matt will then conduct a tour of the North Arm Cove area, identifying the major habitats and explaining how residents can interact with the local environment and protect species in competitive times. The tour will finish around 1.00pm. Residents of the Cove and surrounding areas enjoy a beautiful
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Tea Gardens Church, Rev Stephen de Plater. The extension was ably undertaken by our local builder, Col Rapley. The hall already has a number of local groups using this new facility. First of course is our own Toy Library under the management of Lissa Macilquham. Our Church folk give thanks to God for the renovation of the hall, and all the people who in any way helped, especially remembering our Property officer, Ian Wheatley, for being our project manager for the hall renovations.
RESEARCHER: Nick Riley, a former teacher, now lecturer.
and girls were also volunteering to do push-ups, whereas in a PE lesson they probably wouldn’t want to.” Schools are now continuing the program under the banner ‘Thinking natural environment with a wide variety of flora and fauna. This is a great opportunity to increase knowledge of the animals that live in the area and find out how to protect their habitat. This workshop is part of a number of highly successful activities that are already supported by Great Lakes Council, such as the weed program in Forster and is Ideal for children and adults of all ages, it will be an easy walk and you will need to bring along a hat, sunscreen, water bottle, notepad,
while Moving’ and implementing their own ideas, while Mr Riley is currently running professional development workshops for teachers around NSW. camera, plus a list of questions. Cost $5.00 per person or $10 per family to cover costs. To book contact Philippa Coltart 0249973117 or email – mariacpickles@hotmail.com
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Lovely walk, great weather, good friends Walking to routes around Alum Mountain
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By Helen WATKINS GLORIOUS morning, spring wild flowers, bird song, wonderful hosts Les and Carol. What’s not to like? Well leeches for one BUT such a small blot on an otherwise delightful morning. ‘Sooo’ glad you had those tweezers Michael. Les leading one group and Carol another we walked two different routes up and around the Alum Mountain. Carol’s group were greeted by a
beautiful King Parrot which actually hung around long enough to be widely admired. I’m always impressed with the Thursday Walkers’ cumulative wealth of botanical knowledge, especially considering the lack of it in your humble correspondent. So it is with thanks to them that I can tell you we saw Black Eyed Susans, Mountain Devils, Pure Flag Iris and Tree Orchids to name a few. Sadly we did not see any underground flowering orchids, although how one
actually would see one defeats me. I thought my leg was being pulled when they were mentioned but no their existence caused some concern when the new road was being built. Lovely walk, great weather, good company and to finish off a barbecue. Thanks Les and Carol.
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SURELY it is time Council gets fairdinkum and we as a community see the results of Council promises. The Reference Group has been in existence since the beginning of 2015---it was created to act in an advisory capacity and liaison between an angry, vocal majority of the community objecting to the removal of the coral trees; and the Council, who are empowered to conduct necessary changes. The opportunity of improving the general ambience along the attractive and welcoming Marine Drive Foreshore, was seen as the Reference Group priority. There are many within the community now questioning the authority and effectiveness of this Reference Group, when the only visible outcome in over 9 months is 5 garbage bins, which had not been on the Group’s agenda. Where are the outcomes of our proposals? The replacement trees?-- The new shelters?-- the replacement ferry wharf surface (I note concern from a medico who has publicly written twice on the subject)? --the extra seating? --the new public wharf?--playground items--all of which have been discussed in detail. Following the arrival of the bins, I was asked to summarise the overall situation by the Myall Coast News. That was written to show at least something had been done and that we were still working for a satisfactory outcome.
I have also attached a photo of the ferry wharf and enjoining passengers taken on Sunday past . the time was 2pm and outside temp was 36 degrees-this is simply not acceptable for a town depending on attracting tourism. I am aware that Council has budgeting restrictions etc. etc. however this process has been going for too long without any real evidence of achievement. I used the great Oz euphemism of being “fair dinkum” at the beginning of this note and implore Council to dig a little deeper. It is not what one could consider a huge chunk of your budget and to be fair dinkum by expediting the important projects --shelters, trees, wharf apron---have them finished before the rapidly approaching summer and holiday periods. I look forward to your positive response. Gordon Grainger Tea Gardens
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Service station gets face-lift By Dave BRAZIER
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CONSOLE OPERATORS: Josh and Nick enjoy their job.
FOLLOWING operating a series of successful service stations previously, Kellen Riege, wife Lynda and son Jay have now located themselves in the area and are the new Owner / Operators of the PUMA Service Station located at the corner of Myall Quays Bvde and Tea Gardens Road. Following the upgrade from the old BP that had served the community well for many years, the Rieges experience and enthusiasm is already being felt throughout the community that have warmly welcomed them here to the
new home. On Friday 9 October Myall Coast News popped in to say “G’day” to the new crew and in all honesty was blown away by the friendly natured staff operating the console that afternoon. Both console operators, Nick and Josh, commented on how much positive feedback the Station has received since opening and the reason was clear as soon as I walked in, friendly professional service (and with a smile I might add). One of the improvements that will make Diesel owners happy is the fact that every single fuel bowser has a
diesel hose available, and for an area abundant in 4x4 vehicles heading to the beach and bush it makes good sense. On the inside they have all the necessities and normal services available. Pop in and say G’day to the happy crew at the new PUMA Service Station in Tea Gardens. PUMA Services Stations are part of a new group of privately owned fuel suppliers that already have over 270 Stations located in Australia, with many more planned in the near future.
Barnes and Farnham, Final Farewell A GET together was held at Tea Gardens Country Club, Saturday night 3 October, to celebrate the farewell and retirement of Cheryl Barnes and Michael Farnham. Both happen to have left Coles to cruise into retirement! A great night was had by all there, with friends from the ‘Happy Table’ and work colleagues (friends) attending. Plenty of stories exchanged of times passed and lots of laughs. Cheryl Barnes says: Bill and I moved here from Craven (near Gloucester) in January 2009 as Bill got the job with NRMA, I then started at Bi Lo as it was then at the end of 2009. In that time I saw a lot of changes to the shop and have formed lifetime friendships, I worked with a great team
and shared laughs, tears and lots of wonderful memories. I loved my job and had a great friendship with my customers who I loved having a good old chat with. I will miss everyone but I'm still in town so will still see them around the traps.
Michael Farnham says: Born in Cessnock 1949 joined Coles 1966 at the Goodways warehouse in Islington transferred to Coles Supermarket Maitland 1967 as trainee manager to allow me to be close to home (Branxton), appointed to Store Manager 1977 managed 8 supermarkets, 1984 transferred to Super K Mart division Bateau Bay, 1987 promoted to NSW Fresh Foods Manager for Super K Marts, 1990 transferred to Coles Supermarkets as NSW Bakery Manager.
I resigned in 1992, due to health issues. I rejoined the company in 2002 at Tea Gardens Bi Lo opening, working as Duty manager, fruit and veg department and finally Receiving Storeman. I retired 6 September 2015. Looking forward to travelling, writing a story on my life with Coles (Mick walks the G J Coles line) and spending more time with my family and friends at the ‘Happy Table’. I have been coming to the area since 1954 and purchased land at Pindimar 1979 and built my home in 1992, after leaving Coles. I Managed Motels till 2002. I have fond memories of the area, in the late 50s having spent many holidays at Jimmy's Beach before
the caravan park and staying some nights in the old fishermans hut at the Boulders with my father and uncles.
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Patients living with cancer MEMBER for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead has welcomed the NSW Government’s delivery of another election promise to ease the financial burden on patients living with cancer and other chronic conditions. Mr Bromhead said the NSW Government will cover the co-payments for public hospital patients receiving Section 100 (s100) Highly Specialised Drugs and Section 100 injectable and infusible chemotherapy medicines. “This election commitment will relieve the stress on those living with complex illnesses having to fork out for essential but expensive medication,” Mr Bromhead said. “This change took effect on 1 October and will save patients with cancer or other chronic diseases an average $1,400 per year. “This change will benefit many people
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living with cancer and HIV, patients with organ and tissue transplants, schizophrenia, hepatitis, Crohn’s disease and cystic fibrosis,” Mr Bromhead said. Other conditions treated by s100 Highly Specialised Drug medicines include psoriatic and rheumatoid arthritis and severe allergic asthma and rare diseases, particularly those affecting children, including juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The co-payment will be paid for eligible patients regardless of whether prescriptions are filled at NSW public hospital pharmacies, NSW community pharmacies or through pharmacies used by NSW public hospital oncology clinics. The changes apply to public nonadmitted patients, outpatients or day patients, inpatients on discharge from public hospitals and privately referred nonadmitted patients of NSW public hospitals.
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MidCoast Water: Have your say! “There is also a choice about how much we invest into servicing the small villages in our community that are currently without a service.”
IT is time for the final piece of the picture and MidCoast Water is asking our community to help complete the vision for managing water resources for generations to come. As the water and sewer authority for the Manning, Great Lakes and Gloucester areas, MidCoast Water have been looking at the options available to deliver water security for the future as part of their Our Water Our Future review. The Our Water Our Future Strategy our 30 year rolling plan and outlines how the authority will work to manage water resources for generations to come. Community feedback, along with cost estimates and technical data has enabled us to put together parts of an o Phot ery Gall line On
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communities. “All these solutions have costs associated, and now we are asking poeple to look at those costs, and how they may impact on their water account and let us know which are the most acceptable.” It is important to know that while we are asking for opinions on some capital solutions for our water supplies, we are committed to reducing water demand through a range of activities including education, targeting high water users, the use of smart meters, continuing to fund rebates for rainwater tanks and behavioural change programs. However as hard as we work at these things, they will not provide the whole solution for a 30 year period.
For water these solutions are indirect potable reuse – which means returning highly treated recycled water to the environment from where drinking water is drawn for further treatment before distribution – desalination and new water storages such as dams. We are also asking you to make a choice about how much of our treated water is reused beneficially, with varying degrees of reuse coming with varying price tags. There is also a choice about how much we invest into servicing the small villages in our community that are currently without a service. So head to www.midcoastwater. com.au to tell us how you would like the final piece of the picture to look.
Bulahdelah Golf Club By Pauline GREGORY
Wednesday 16/9/2015 Ladies Golf Winner - T.Stellema R/Up- T. Graham Thursday 17/9/2015 Veteran Golf Winner - G.Eadie R/Up- C.Saillard Saturday 19/9/2015 Stroke Championships 2nd Round Sponsored by - T.Carrall Winner- S.McNaughton R/Up- D.Hansen NTP - 17th - B.Eadie Jackpot - 6th- A.Jobson
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overall solution to managing water for our community and now we are asking for help in completing the final part of the picture. “Our community has told us over the last few months what is important when it comes to water and how they feel about some of the options we have to manage water supplies over the next few decades – now we are asking for their input once again to help complete the picture,” acting general manager Brendan Guiney explained. Mr Guiney said there are three main areas MidCoast Water needs to address – ensuring we have enough water for the future, disposing of our treated water in a way the community wishes and making a decision on whether to extend services to small
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Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club By Luke BOYD
Rebuilding and decorating for Festival By Dave BRAZIER
STUDENTS from Tea Gardens Public School have been busily rebuilding and decorating the lanterns used
in last years Myall River Festival in readiness for this years event. Speaking with Myall Coast News, Principal of Tea Gardens Public Mr Mark Clemson said, “The children
have been so enthusiastic and creative bringing the lanterns used last year back to life.” “Being stored in a shed since last year some hadn’t faired too well, but
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have been given a fantastic touch up and new lease on life from the children who are eager to light up the night again at this years Myall River Festival,” he said.
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7pm Thursday 8 October social darts held the weekly format of a mixed doubles competition. The social darts thrown were of a very high standard. The mixed doubles winners were Mick Russom and Glynis Hartcher. The mixed doubles runners up were Darren Rapley and Paul Roberts. The mens highest score winner was Robert Bartlett who obtained 120 points. The ladies highest score winner was Mary Britton who scored 132 points. Great Darts from all.
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BOWLS Tea Gardens Women’s Bowls
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q PLAYED: Karen Green Winner of Club Minor Singles and runner up Pam Gilchrist. Deyonne Page. Thursday October 8th: Today was the big day for the Finalists of the Club Minor Singles Championship. Karen Green and Pam Gilchrist arrived bright and early. The weather was a bit overcast and quite cool for the start of their match, even had a sprinkling of rain, but it eventually cleared. The first six ends of the game it was a case of “anything you can do” with the score level at 5 all. Karen scored four shots on each of the next two ends. After that, try as she might Pam just could not catch her opposition, and after eighteen ends Karen once again powered home to win the Final 25 – 11. Well played
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but struggled to field full sides in the final rounds. The semi-finals were hard fought. Several players lifted a level in competition; none more than Brook Roach. His efforts on and off the field earned him the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby League “Coach of the Year” award, which is voted on from the 32 teams in the competitions. He also won the “stretch” player of the year award, earning himself an accommodation and airfare package for his family to Thailand. The package donated by Daryl Neighbour from Norpaint, was a fitting reward for his efforts within the Club over the seasons. Roach is expected to back up for an unprecedented 8th year with the Hawks in 2016. The Hawks will hold their Presentation Night on Saturday 14th of November. For further details Phone: 0429 846747 email: nreynolds.2@bigpond.com or go to Face book HAWKS Tea Gardens or Facebook Myall River Juniors
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THE Tea Gardens Hawks were gallant in defeat against a very polished Belmont South side in the Grand Final. Unable to contend with game tactics and 50/50 decisions on the day, the Club took pride in making it to the decider against big odds. It was the first time in 11 years that the Hawks had made the “A” grade Grand Final. All other teams in the competition have the backing of District Clubs, enabling them to attract grade players into their side. Although without that option and the travel factor, the Hawks were elevated to the higher grade after round 3 to make up the numbers. They played with only 16 players in round one, before losing more players to injury and suspension. The Club however continued to attract numbers,
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THE Myall River Junior and Tea Gardens Hawks Rugby Leagues will prepare for next season with annual general meetings to be held on Wednesday night 21 October. Myall River will start at 6pm in at the Tea Gardens Country Club followed by the seniors meeting at 7pm. Both Clubs are expecting a strong turn-out, on a wave of success in 2015. Myall River had all teams take part in semi-finals. The 14’s went down to Wallsend Maryland in the 1st semi-final. The 12’s made it to the final, going down narrowly in extra time. The 17’s and 10’s made it the ‘big one”. The 17’s went down to a strong Macquarie Scorpions outfit, while the 10’s tasted success with a hard fought win over Wangi Wangi. The Club expects to field at least five teams in 2016. A strong push in the early stages will be to field a 17’s team, made up of last year’s eligible players and players who missed out playing 15’s this year. Most sponsors, and support staff have indicated backing up for another year. The Club will hold its Presentation day at Myall Park on Saturday October 17th. Events will get underway at 10am.
Karen, a very worthy Champion!! Pam has done well to reach the Finals, considering she is fairly new to bowling. Reaching the Finals was no mean feat. Social Bowls: There were 19 social bowlers on the green today. The matches played were, 2 games of triples and 1 game of fours with a swinger. Once again most eyes were on the Finals match,watching the score as it was posted on the score-board. With the Finals game over, the rain started again so the Social bowls were abandoned. The scoring was calculated from the 16th end. The winners with the most ends won were Joan Hanson, Bev Rhodes and Maynie Roberts.
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TUESDAY October 6th: The semifinals of the Club Minor Singles Championship took place today, with Karen Green playing Bev Rhodes, and Pam Gilchrist playing Julie Kennedy. After 15 ends Karen and Bev’s match could have gone either way with the score after fourteen ends being 11 - 10 in favour of Karen. Bev got to 11 and then Karen took the lead, winning six consecutive ends, taking the final score to 25 -11, giving Karen, after 23 ends, a good win to go into the Finals. The match between Pam and Julie was an interesting tussle. After seven ends the score was level. Julie then took the lead to a score of 14 – 8. Pam then came back, slowly edging forward to level the score to 23 – 23 after playing 32 ends. Pam won the next end scoring 3 shots to win the match 26-23. Close one!! All players are to be congratulated, considering the conditions; very hot with no breeze Karen and Pam will play the Finals on Thursday 8th October. Good luck to both players!! Social Bowls: We had 19 bowlers playing today. The format was 1 game of triples and 2 games of 4 bowl pairs. Once again most bowlers were keeping one eye on the Semi-Finals and the other on their own games. The winners drawn from the cards were Karen McPhie, Jill McBride and
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Bulahdelah Bowls By Ken SOUTHERN
SATURDAY 10 OctoberJackpot bowls had 16 players this week because of club championship games on the same day. But the players still had an enjoyable day and the winners with a +6 were Glen Grainger, Mike Lynch and Chris Whalan. Runners up on a count back was Bruce Moss and someone who put there name on the card as me. The Jackpot number was 18 and there was no winner. Also on Saturday we had the first
semi final in the mixed pairs. With Steve Pell and Kathy Aquilina playing Leo Kierans and Terrianne Everingham. Steve and Kathy won the game by 23 shots to 13, Terrianne did her best to get Leo over the line but the task proved too great. She say’s she will try again next year. Jan Bartyn’s great run in the open singles came to an end when she went down to our green keeper Shane Reed by 31 shots to 23. Sun 11/10 saw the second semi final of the mixed pairs, and in this game the husband and wife team of Kevin and Linda Reed took on Shane Barry and Joan Fenning.
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THE Thursday afternoon daylight savings social nine hole golf competition started with roaring success on the 8 October. The weather proved to be a treat for the 3.30pm tee off. The overall winner for the afternoon was Ian Ingram. A countback for the runner up position saw Jed Malone winning, he also won the nearest to the pin competition. The winner of the raffle was Mitch Malone.
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Hawks Nest Golf Club By Jo WESTON
Wednesday: Ladies Stableford – Winner C. Guest 34 C/B Mens Stableford A. Grade B. Clayton 40 Pts B. Grade R. Beverley 41 Pts 2BBB: Winners R. Beverley & T. Marshall 47 Pts Saturday Mens Stroke
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It was a bit of an arm wrestle for a while but in the end Kevin and Linda proved to strong winning the game by 23 shots to 12. Sunday also saw the first semi final of the open singles between Ken Southern and Paul Schultz. Paul started well and played some good draw bowls but went down in the end by 31 to 19. Next Sunday we have 27 travelling bowlers ( mixed ) from Stockton and they would like to have a game starting at 1pm. So please have your names on the sheet by Sunday morning.
GOLF Hawks Nest Vets By Tony SMITH
6/10/2015. 9 Hole Stroke A Grade. Gross Nett 1.Kevin Williams 40, 33.2 2. David Brailey 42, 35.6 3. Sean Mullins 43, 36.5 B Grade 1. Dick Angel 56, 36.4
A. Grade F. Bennett 69 Nett C/B B. Grade G. Thomas 70 Nett C/B C.Grade P. Nugent 71 Nett Saturday Ladies Stroke A. Grade P. Williams 72 Nett B. Grade C. Simmons 71 Nett Sunday Mens Stableford Winner B. Morris 43 Pts Sunday Ladies Stableford E. Nemeth-Laky 39 Pts Sunday 2BBB Winners B. & A. Morris 47 Pts
GOLF Myall Coast Vets By Tony SMITH
8/10/2015 18 Hole Stableford A Grade. 1. Brian Calverley 42 2. Fred Bennett 40 3. Glen Conroy 39 4. Doug Allen 38 5. Terry Hoolahan 37 B Grade. 1. Pat Nugent 42
2. Neil Clifton 48, 37 3. Ray Penny 47, 37 NTP. A.3rd Breton Gibbs -Kevin Marr B. Ron Leatham A.5th Dennis Casey B. Alan Birmingham A.10th Keith Harrap B. David Merryweather A.16th Richard Toohey B. Jim Angus 2. John Reynolds 41 3. Raymond Penney 40 4. Brian Bloom 39 5. Colin Raply 38 C Grade 1. Kevin Skelton 42 2. Roger Humphries 41 3. Keith Beards 40 4. Bob Bach 40 5. Trevor Mansfield 39 NTP. 10. A Keith Taylor 10. B Damien Ward 10. C Humphries 16. A Brian Calverley 16. B Grant Watson
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up short at 5/106. Best with the ball M Selby 1/7, T Mcinerney 1/6, with the bat L McCarthy 25 not out, C Johnston 31. Sharks under 15s played Western Suburbs in Telarah winning the toss the shark chose to bowl, starting tight bowling and great fielding Wests 6/118 after 22 overs,
sharks started slow with the bat and some early wickets had them 50 runs behind at the drinks break the bounders came a little easier after drinks with great shots all around the ground, fall just short by 3 runs in the 22 overs. Best bowlers A Bills 1/6, B Johnson 1/5, best with the bat L Barry not out 41 A Bills 26 B Johnson 24.
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9-11 OCTOBER played host to some of the best weather we have had for our social fishing outings. A great weekend of angling was reported from all competitors. The outright winner and mens winner for the social fishing weekend was Luke Boyd who caught a great swag of tailor and mulloway. The mens division runner up was Andrew Sharp, catching some great luderick, bream and tailor. The ladies winner for the social fishing weekend was Gail Bartlett who caught a great catch of tailor, bream, an Australian salmon and a silver trevally. The ladies division runner up was Karen Glynn who caught some great bream and tailor. Robert Bartlett was the angler who won the mystery fish of a snapper. The winning junior angler was Poppy Rapley who caught several bream. The runner up junior was Saxon Rapley who caught a great bream.
C grade travelled to Tillegra to play Tillegra sharks losing the toss and sent into bat and losing wicket early to be 7/77 after 40 overs Tillegra were to strong running down the total to be 1/92 best with the ball B Woolard 1/32, best with the bat B Woolard 15 not out L Barry 12 not out and J Barry 10. B grade played Gresford in Karuah batting first after winning the toss reaching 7/209 The bowler backed
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point so it was always going to be a tough match with Tea Gardens taking the underdog tag. With a strong wind really howling from the south-east it was hoped this might favour the home side where playing in the wind is the norm rather than the exception. Two of the home sides did match it with East Maitland. The team of John Slater, Ron Green and Max Stephens managed a hard-fought 24-24 draw, after trailing 3-16 after 6 ends, and the Ross Barry, Leigh Hunt and Doug Naylor combination had a narrow defeat going down 20-25. The remaining side of Col Fossey, Col Amos and David Rimmer were never allowed into the game by a very talented East Maitland team and went down 15-28. East Maitland running out winners by 18 shots 77-59. Tea Gardens remains in the contest and must win next week against Lowlands BC at Lowlands, to remain in the competition. October 9: Friday Jackpot Pairs made a welcome return today with 18 players
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Council is exhibiting a Planning Proposal (PP) which will make changes to Great Lakes Local Environmental Plan 2014. The intended outcomes of the PP are: • Boundary realignments – to allow for minor boundary adjustments in all land use zones where one or both lots do not meet the minimum lot size for that zone. No additional lots or dwelling entitlements will be created. • Minimum lot size for certain land in split zones – to allow for the subdivision of land which has two land use zones where the resulting lot/s do not meet the minimum lot size for that zone. • Amendments to existing clause: Ecological protection subdivision – to allow a development lot created as part of an ecological offset subdivision in an unsewered area to have a minimum area of 1ha instead of 2ha. Also to ensure development lot/s created by ecological offset subdivision can have a house built on them. • Amendments to clause 4.1A Exceptions to minimum lot sizes for certain residential development - Where one application is received for subdivision and residential structures in the RU5 Village Zone of Smiths Lake, a minimum lot size of 500sqm may be allowed in exceptional circumstances. The Minister has delegated the making of the Local Environmental Plan to Council. Exhibition Period and Public Submissions The PP and supporting documents may be inspected as follows: Place: Forster Customer Service Centre and Council Chambers Breese Parade, Forster (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm) Tea Gardens Customer Service Centre Myall Street, Tea Gardens (Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm) Stroud Customer Service Centre 6 Church Lane, Stroud (Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 12.00pm) Period: Wednesday 30 September to Friday 30 October 2015 inclusive The documents can also be viewed on Council’s website during the exhibition period. How to make a submission Any person is invited to make a written submission on the PP during the exhibition period. All submissions must be received by 4.30pm on Friday 30 October 2015 and be addressed to the General Manager. Please quote the reference (SP-PP-24) and provide full return address and telephone number when making a submission. You can now also provide feedback online. Visit the ‘Have Your Say’ section of Council’s website. Feedback via email is also encouraged. Please email council@greatlakes.nsw.gov.au For more information please contact Council on 6591 7222.
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Simmons from the Council about the work completed. “Mechanical problems with the cleaning equipment occurred and a new vacuum had to be purchased. “The part was not able to be replaced until the first weekend of October. “The pool was not able to be opened until the water was at a safe and healthy standard. There was also some painting that had to be completed on the smaller pool.” The pool has now been cleaned and maintained. It was just unfortunate timing that the pool was not ready for the Bulahdelah residents on one of the hottest weekends in October.
Entry via the swipe terminal voucher Sell from 5.00pm, Drawn from 5.45pm.
CLUB MEAT COURTESY RAFFLES BUS Available at all times. Just phone the club for bookings.
4997 0145.
Wednesdays
sell 4.30pm, drawn from 5.45pm
Fridays
sell from 5.30pm, drawn from 6.45pm
16 MYALL COAST NEWS of the area
Starting on 15th October, 7.20pm in conjunction with the social club raffle, starting prize $500 MyallCoastNews.com.au
Thursday, 15 October, 2015