HUNDREDS of baby sea turtles were released into the ocean after a rapid response team rescued a record number of eggs from North Coast beaches in the lead up to Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Trained staff and volunteers from NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and NSW TurtleWatch undertook the state’s largest-ever relocation of turtle eggs from nine beaches between Tweed Heads and the Camden Haven, to save nests before huge waves inundated them.
NSW TurtleWatch Project Officer
Merryn Dunleavy said more than 300
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National Parks and Wildlife Service Project Officer Andy Marshall releasing loggerhead turtle hatchlings onto the sand. Photo: N Brookhouse.
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hours were spent on the beach monitoring, rescuing and relocating these eggs in the lead up to the weather event.
“Our team worked around the clock in heavy rain, waves and wild and windy conditions, to ensure these nests could be relocated to safety," Ms Dunleavy said.
“Each of our nests are very loved by our local communities so it was great to confirm to them that the nests had been rescued and will now have a chance at survival.
“For our rescued nests that have already hatched, we have seen hatching success rates between 85 and 96 percent.”
More than 1,000 eggs from nine endangered loggerhead turtle nests were carefully relocated into nine incubators.
Seven of the incubators were 45-litre eskies fitted with sand, heat pads, thermostats and temperature monitors.
The operation was incredibly delicate, ensuring the eggs maintained their original vertical orientation during transportation and the incubators remained at 26.5 degrees Celsius.
After a ten day wait, the first eggs hatched, and 317 turtle hatchlings were successfully released at North Kingscliff and Seven Mile beaches, followed by more at Wooli Beach.
Last week, 51 turtle hatchlings were released at North Haven Beach, 19 days after being rescued.
Another 121 hatchlings were released at Fingal Head Beach.
Four turtle nests remain in incubators
and wildlife rehabilitators are keeping a close eye-out for cracked shells and emerging hatchlings.
A tenth clutch at Casuarina Beach was rescued in situ, and hatchlings were released that same day.
Four turtle nests remain in incubators and wildlife rehabilitators are keeping a close eye-out for cracked shells and emerging hatchlings.
A tenth clutch at Casuarina Beach was rescued in situ, and hatchlings were released that same day.
Turtle hatchlings are released at low tide to allow turtles to run down the beach – an
q Several loggerhead turtle hatchlings head for the ocean. Photo: N Brookhouse.
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important part of natal homing for these threatened species.
They will swim across the Pacific Ocean and up the South American coast, before returning to eastern Australia in years to come, to lay their own nests.
The pre-cyclone rapid rescue operation was the largest on record in NSW in terms of numbers of nests, eggs and incubators and the spread of beaches.
The 2024-25 summer was also recordbreaking, becoming NSW’s biggest turtle nesting season.
A total of 18 sea turtle nests were found on beaches, up from 13 last summer.
New report identifies region’s labour and skills shortage
By Andrew VIVIAN
REGIONAL Development Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has released a new study that highlights the growing labour and skills shortages in the region.
The report shows these will pose a significant barrier to economic growth.
Conducted by Charles Sturt University (CSU), the 2024 Skills Audit identifies several critical challenges, including labour and skills shortages, skills gaps, limited vocational training, and infrastructure issues such as housing affordability and access to early childcare education.
The report reveals that the Mid North Coast (MNC) has a lower proportion of working-age individuals compared to the state average, making it more difficult for businesses to find the skilled workers they
need.
At the same time, the region is experiencing a significant outflow of skilled individuals, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, aged care, and construction.
The study also underscores the region’s limited access to vocational training, which forces many workers to travel to larger cities for education.
Other key challenges highlighted in the report include the lack of affordable housing, insufficient childcare services, and inadequate infrastructure such as transport and digital connectivity, all of which hinder both workers and businesses.
RDAMNC's CEO, Dr Madeleine Lawler, said, “The Mid North Coast is experiencing pressure in the labour market across many of the key industry sectors like health and social care, construction and manufacturing.
“We know we need to be working collectively across the region to trial community led solutions over the next few years to ensure we are being as responsive to the needs of industry as possible.
“We have the bones we need but we need to improve connections by working together.”
The report’s recommendations to address the identified issues include the development of a cohesive regional housing strategy aligned with workforce planning; universal access to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) to support workforce participation, particularly for women; strengthening the regional skills ecosystem through closer collaboration between employers, training providers, and community services and enhancing infrastructure to improve transport, housing, and digital connectivity across the region.
Suspected tree vandalism at contentious lookout
By Sue STEPHENSON
COUNCIL staff are investigating suspected tree vandalism at the Pilot Station Lookout Reserve at Camden Head.
The reserve has been the subject of significant debate for several years between those who want the bush preserved and those seeking to restore the view to the beach.
Resident and bush regenerator Glenn Brewer was part of a working bee with Friends of Kattang Nature Reserve on 27 March, when he saw the damage.
“I was putting litter in the bin… when I noticed a lot of discoloured foliage on a large coastal banksia,” he said.
“It looked like the tree was dying.
“Later, taking a closer look, I found a chainsaw mark on one side of the trunk, and low down on the other side there was clear evidence of poisoning, which the vandal had tried to hide with leaf litter.”
Council was advised and confirmed to News Of The Area that it was looking into the suspected vandalism.
“Our Environmental Team is currently investigating the matter,” a spokesperson said.
In November last year, Council rescinded its approval of an Individual Stakeholder Plan to significantly clear the site.
The proposal had been approved in council’s previous term and was in conflict with a staff-approved management plan supported by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, government departments and Landcare.
Instead, Council’s response to the ongoing
community disagreements over the reserve’s management and future was to establish a “Friends of Camden Head Lookout” group.
NOTA has been made aware that senior officeholders in the new group were proponents of the Individual Stakeholder Plan.
Their draft mission statement and constitution clearly states the group’s objective is “to open and maintain the view.”
It also says “approved” members will need to pay
a sizeable fee, being “$100, as determined by the committee” with “an annual subscription fee of $50”.
However, Council says those amounts have not been approved.
“There are no Council fees applicable for membership in Council’s Friends of Camden Head Lookout volunteer group,” the spokesperson said.
“Council staff remain in regular communication with the Friends of Camden Head Lookout volunteer group through the recently established committee, which was formed by members of the Friends of Camden Head Lookout volunteer group in accordance with Council’s ‘Friends of’ procedure.
“The next step for Council is to finalise a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with the incorporated group.
“This will occur once the required supporting documentation is received.
“Once the MOU is in place, the group will be able to undertake agreed works within the reserve, under the direction of Council.”
The Friends of Camden Head were contacted for comment.
q The 10m banksia now dying as the result of suspected vandalism can be seen in the middle of the reserve leading down to the beach. Photos: Glenn Brewer.
q One of the chainsaw marks left in the tree.
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and rain run-off have caused significant beach erosion, particularly in the Camden Haven.
Philip Wells shared photos of Bartlett’s Beach in Bonny Hills, which he “had never seen so rough”.
“[Tuesday] when it was high tide there was no beach. Waves were breaking into the bush.”
While Lake Cathie residents were delighted to see the lake and lagoon full to the brim and “pumping”, there are concerns for the beach embankment stretching down to Bonny Hills.
One section along Illaroo Road was reduced by 10 metres in just two days, with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council staff and residents inspecting the damage on Wednesday morning.
On the foreshore reserve, where Council had placed bags of rocks in anticipation of Alfred, so much of the grassed area had been carved away that an electrical pit used to power events in the park was exposed.
A Council worker disconnected the power to the pit on Wednesday morning.
The swell also led Council to close beaches and 4WD beach access down to Dunbogan.
“Large tides and swells are impacting our coastline, placing the safety of our community at risk,” it advised.
Council Lifeguards also
warned the community that debris was being washed ashore in the heavy seas. Updates on beach access can be found on their websites and social pages.
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The Weather Bureau expected the conditions to continue for most of the week.
“A deep low in the Tasman Sea is driving strong winds, gusty showers and damaging to hazardous surf for much of the NSW coast,” it advised.
q Council staff and residents inspect the significant erosion along
“Large waves of up to fivemetres have been recorded.
“A Coastal Hazard Warning is current for damaging surf for parts of the Mid North Coast [and] a Hazardous Surf Warning is current for NSW.
“This very heavy surf may
lead to damage and erosion of beaches and exposed coasts, especially south of Smoky Cape.
“It will also mean conditions along the east coast become more dangerous for activities like swimming, rock fishing and boating due to the rough seas.”
For the latest warnings, go to the Bureau’s website at bom.gov.au or visit the BOM Weather app.
One dead, three injured when SUV hits tree
A DRIVER died and three passengers were injured when an SUV left the road and hit a tree at Cundletown.
Emergency services were called to Lansdowne Road, Cundletown shortly before 9.30pm on Monday 31 March, and found four people trapped after a black Jeep crashed.
The driver died at the scene however three passengers – two men and a woman – were removed from the vehicle and treated by NSW Ambulance
paramedics.
A man and a woman were taken by road to Port Macquarie Hospital, while a second man was taken to Taree base Hospital.
They are being treated for a range of injuries including fractures, however none are believed to be lifethreatening.
Inquiries are now
underway by officers attached to Manning-Great Lakes Police District. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Taree Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.
These stunning drone shots by Matthew Doyle from
Matt’, show the volume of water in the lake.
q Where the foreshore reserve at Lake Cathie has receded, exposing an electrical pit that Council has now disconnected. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
Lake Cathie Beach. Photo: Sue Stephenson.
q As much as 10m has been carved out of the Lake Cathie Beach embankment. Photo: Jarryd Lawless.
q Bartletts Beach, Bonny Hills, where the waves were breaking into the bush. Photo: Philip Wells.
Students join prestigious education council
By Kim AMBROSE
CAMDEN Haven High School
(CHHS) students Indy Cook and Danielle Dodds have been selected to join the Minister's Student Council, the top student forum for NSW public schools.
Known as the Department of Student Voices in Education and Schools (DOVES), the council is composed of 27 student members, representing the nine public school educational directorates across NSW.
Its role is to provide feedback and advice to Minister for Education Prue Car and NSW Department of
Education Secretary Murat Dizdar.
CHHS teacher Mr James Langley recommended Indy and Danielle for inclusion.
This was followed by a written application from both students, an interview process and ultimately confirmation of their inclusion via a congratulatory email.
“We were so excited when we found out we were selected,” said Danielle.
“It was unbelievable.”
Accompanied by CHHS teacher Mrs Catherine Duval, Indy and Danielle next travelled to Parramatta, where they participated in various workshops and
training opportunities with fellow council members.
They also attended the Melanoma Institute in Sydney, the Department of Education and NSW Parliament House, participating in a swearingin-cermony with the Deputy Premier on 13 March.
Returning to CHHS, Indy and Danielle are now set to participate in council meetings where they will focus on key topics and work towards implementing strategies to bring about positive change in the education sector.
“This experience has been so much fun,” Indy said.
“Both Danielle and I meet a lot of amazing, likeminded people, we are extremely grateful for this opportunity.” Mrs Duval told NOTA the young women were “wonderful ambassadors” for the school.
“I’m so proud that they are our representatives,” she said.
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q Indy Cook and Danielle Dodds with CHHS teacher Catherine Duval.
q Camden Haven High School students Indy Cook and Danielle Dodds.
Speed and GPS errors a hazard for Dunbogan children
By Sue STEPHENSON
RESIDENTS along the southern end of Longworth Road in Dunbogan have had a minor win.
A year after raising concerns about their access road and the safety of 16 school-aged children, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council has agreed to order signs warning drivers to slow down.
A “No Through Road” sign is also on order, to signal to drivers that their car’s navigation system has led
them astray.
Longworth Road is split in half, but drivers are finding their GPS thinks “Little Longworth” is a through road and is sending their cars, trucks, caravans and even semi-trailers down the narrow cul-de-sac.
“The issue is that what we call the lane is where the kids all stand to get on the bus,” resident and mother-of-three Chantelle Hilan told News Of The Area.
“People come flying around that corner expecting
it to be long, but then they have to reverse to get out.
“Sometimes the garbage truck has had to do a tenpoint turn.”
Ms Hilan said that being more like a shared lane than a street, it is not unusual for children to play on the roadway - but always with a parent nearby.
Her husband, sailing Commodore Dave Castleton, has previously collected and erected signs showing lower speed limits to force drivers to slow down.
“But council said they were ‘confusing’, so only one is still up.”
While vehicles including the garbage truck and trades vehicles might be within the 50kmph limit, that is still too fast for the conditionssomething the residents hope to see changed.
“One day there will be an incident, which will be preventable,” said another resident who asked not to be named.
“This section of road should be residents-only
traffic and should not have any through traffic due to the fact that it is off the beaten track, and a deeply set back cul-de-sac.
“People heading for the Dunbogan Caravan Park at the end of Longworth Road, on Bell Street, also get the [wrong] GPS directions and visit Longworth Road south before they arrive at the correct destination.”
“Angry drivers reversing vans, trucks or motorhomes are not in the best frame of mind with so many kids around.”
In response to questions from News Of The Area, a Council spokesperson replied that, “Council has reviewed the location surrounding Longworth Road in Dunbogan and identified additional signage to support the safety of motorists and pedestrians, including the provision of ‘no through road signage’ and a custom street number sign.
“Once manufactured, these signs will be scheduled for installation in the near future.”
q Some of the 16 children who gather at the end of Longworth Road south to catch the school bus. Photos: supplied by residents.
Community at 3 BBQ moves
By Luke HADFIELD
CAMDEN
Haven charity
Community at 3 has expressed its gratitude to Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) for years of generous support in providing a venue for its free weekly barbeque.
The club has been instrumental in ensuring that those in need within the community have access to a warm meal and companionship every week for the past nine years.
From Wednesday, 9 April, the barbeques will relocate to Kew Country Club, where they will be held from 3pm each week.
“We are extremely thankful for all that Laurieton United Services Club has done for us over the years and are grateful to Dean and the team at Kew Country Club for being able to host us moving forward,” said Community at 3 co-chair Theo Hazelgrove.
The new venue provides a
welcoming atmosphere with ample space for attendees to gather and enjoy a sense of community.
The weekly barbeques offer an opportunity for members of the Camden Haven community who may be experiencing loneliness or hardship to enjoy a meal and social interaction in a supportive environment.
Volunteers from Community at 3 will continue to provide food, conversation and assistance to all who attend.
For those unable to attend due to transport difficulties, Community at 3 provides a transport service.
Those in need can arrange a lift by contacting 0419 370 076.
Kew Country Club is located at 185 Kendall Road, Kew.
Animal lover on fundraising mission
DUNBOGAN animal
lover Maya Oakham, 10, is on a mission to raise much-needed funds for an Elands-based
animal sanctuary, hosting a fundraising sale on Saturday.
Located at 12 Bell street, Dunbogan, the sale will run from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, 5 April.
“All the money will go to the Peace of my Heart
Animal Sanctuary,” said Maya, who describes herself as “passionate” about animal protection.
“There will be books, toys, jewelry, bric-a-brac, food and drinks, and so much more.”
q Community at 3 co-chair Theo Hazelgrove (right) with Kew Country Club Manager Dean Noble (left).
Nats pledge $1 million for Club North Haven upgrades
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The upgrade to create a multipurpose, full-scale evacuation centre would include improvements to the existing auditorium to create new dedicated spaces for emergency services and evacuees, provision of audio-visual equipment and broadcasting facilities.
Ms Penfold said other works would include building undercover walkways from the car park to the club building and a breakout area for children.
“The club became a central place of shelter and
sustenance for locals from Laurieton, West Haven, North Haven, Dunbogan, Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills during the terrible floods of 2021,” Ms
subsequently received official accreditation as an Emergency Evacuation
Health district appoints new Chief Executive
Ms Wong will lead more than 5000 staff, manage a budget of more than $880 million and oversee seven hospitals, 13 community health centres, and a range of out of hospital services.
Ms Wong has 17 years’ experience in legal, social work, and executive health leadership roles.
As the health district’s Director of Integrated Care, Allied Health and Community Services for the past four years, she introduced key reforms, including strengthening partnerships with primary care and Aboriginal medical services, enhancing virtual care models and implementing accountability frameworks to drive service improvement.
“Ms Wong’s leadership has been instrumental in the District’s financial recovery efforts, strategic planning and strengthening governance structures to enhance stakeholder confidence,”
Governing Board Chair Peter Treseder said.
“She is deeply committed to equity, diversity and workforce empowerment, ensuring that the people and communities of the Mid North
Mr Treseder said the governing board was confident that under Ms Wong’s leadership, MNCLHD would continue to grow as a
person-centred organisation delivering innovative and integrated healthcare solutions with a focus on the wellbeing of its staff, patients, carers and community.
Penfold said. “It
Centre, acknowledging the need for a designed-for-purpose and functional hub which can offer respite, shelter and a central point of command for authorities during times of natural disaster and other emergency situations.”
q Local residents Barry and Kathy McAuliffe with Club Manager Tim Harris, Nationals MP Dr David Gillespie and candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold.
q Nationals candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold with Club Manager Tim Harris.
JILL Wong has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive of the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) after acting in the role since November.
q Newly-appointed health district chief Jill Wong. Photo: supplied.
Hooked on the Camden Haven
By Kate SHELTON
AS April arrives, bringing cooler westerly winds, anticipation builds for the annual sea mullet migration.
This week as I walked along the breakwall in North Haven there were large schools of mullet lingering at the mouth, it's clear the spawning run is imminent.
Commercial fishers, carrying on generations of tradition, are poised to begin their beach netting, closely monitoring the headlands for migrating schools.
This age-old practice remains a staple of the local fishing scene.
The Hastings River experienced significant tides and murky waters this week.
For flathead fishing, fresh garfish and soft plastics are proving highly effective.
Luderick numbers are increasing, with cabbage and weed flies yielding good results around the
breakwalls, Lady Nelson wharf, and the CBD's main wharf.
Upstream, bream are biting steadily on mullet strips and lures.
Mulloway enthusiasts are congregating at the breakwalls, particularly during high tide. For fresh bait, the cleaner waters near the river mouth is holding pike, garfish, and herring.
The persistent large swells have caused beach erosion, but those who braved the conditions were rewarded with good-sized mulloway and increasing numbers of tailor.
North Shore Beach and Lighthouse Beach are currently the prime locations for tailor.
While the large swells hindered boaties this week, conditions are expected to improve this weekend.
Plomer Bay and the southern inshore reefs near Lighthouse and Lake Cathie should see mackerel activity.
Further offshore, with calmer currents, the deep drop fishing season for cod and kingfish is anticipated to begin.
Down south, mulloway fans are enjoying success with school-sized fish in and around Lake Cathie.
Larger specimens are expected to appear on the beaches as the mullet run commences.
Rock anglers are finding excellent tailor catches, with some reaching two kilograms, particularly when using surface poppers or garfish.
Bream and luderick are also biting well at Perpendicular Point and Diamond Head.
Offshore, rumours of mackerel catches off Bonny Hills and Crowdy Head are circulating, making this an ideal time for offshore mackerel fishing.
The Macleay River is currently a hotspot, with schools of mulloway, bream, and flathead keeping anglers busy.
Fresh bait and high tide are crucial for success.
Up north at Grassy Head, mackerel fishing continues to be productive, and a surge of visiting anglers is expected as the school holidays approach
q Cody Biffin reeled in this barracuda during a fishing adventure in Plomer Bay.
Advocating for change
By Kim AMBROSE
MEET Charlotte Schrader and Ella Sorensen, two young women on a mission to reduce the impact of gendered violence in the community.
Having been inspired by the work of Sherele Moody at Australian Femicide Watch, the pair served as volunteer organisers of the Port Macquarie iteration of the nation-wide “Stop Killing Women Rally” last month.
For Charlotte and Ella the rally provided an opportunity to stand in solidarity with victims and survivors of gendered violence.
It is a cause extremely
close to Ella’s heart, having experienced firsthand the impacts of an abusive relationship.
“We all find our own outlets for healing,” Ella said.
“In the year after I left, l'd completely lost my identity.
“I had to rebuild everything I knew about myself, and about love.
“Feeling hopeless and alone, I befriended a pen and began to write everything down.
“For the first time in my life, I was doing something solely for myself, and soon I was able to reclaim my power, and in turn, my life.”
Charlotte and Ella said they found a renewed
sense of purpose and determination after the rally.
“There is still so much work to be done in our community in regard to prevention and intervention of domestic violence,” said Charlotte.
The pair are now focused on establishing the "Reclaim Collective", a safe space designed to provide support for young people who have experienced violence.
If anyone thinks they may be experiencing violence or coercion in their relationship, please reach out to Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Services on 6583 2155 or dial 1800RESPECT.
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q Charlotte and Ella.
q Charlotte and Ella supporting each other and those impacted by gender-based violence. q Charlotte preparing to address the crowd.
q Ella sharing her poem, ‘Woman’, which describes the details of a damaging relationship.
New intake of Elsa Dixon trainees
By Sue STEPHENSON
TWELVE more high school students are now working in various roles across the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) thanks to the legacy of Aboriginal activist Elsa Dixon.
Ms Dixon played a key role in improving social outcomes for Aboriginal communities, from the 1970s until her death in 1993.
In her honour, the Department of Education funds an Aboriginal Employment Grant, aimed at promoting workforce diversity and innovation.
Through the health district’s Aboriginal School Based Traineeship Program, the students will spend the next two years working with nursing teams across all sites, combining on-the-job training with Certificate IIIlevel studies at TAFE.
At the end of their traineeships, they will have
a nationally recognised qualification in their chosen field that will also contribute to their Higher School Certificate.
In addition to TAFE, the MNCLHD program works with local secondary schools and the State Training Services Office.
Chief Executive Jill Wong said the District was committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal employees.
“I’m excited to see these trainees excel and contribute to the future of healthcare, carrying forward Elsa Dixon’s legacy of compassion, service
and dedication to community wellbeing,” she said.
“The trainee program plays an important part in helping us to achieve this while also improving career pathways for Aboriginal youth on the Mid North Coast.
“It’s testament to the success of the program that
Electorate wins big at tourism awards
q One of the experiences provided by ‘Love
By Sue STEPHENSON
Its
The Museum was recognised as being among
the best cultural experiences in Australia, for showcasing and preserving the region’s rich heritage through diverse and immersive exhibits.
“We are very proud
to be part of Australia’s cultural tourism landscape and to contribute to Port Macquarie’s growing reputation as a cultural destination,” Museum Curator Debbie Sommers said.
The Museum, which is in the Clarence Street cultural precinct, opened a new permanent exhibition on Monday called Barayal Bila “River Song”.
It shares the story of Dungang, “Hastings River”, which acknowledges the area’s beautiful waterways - from the mountains to the sea.
The Port Macquarie electorate had the rare honour of featuring twice at the awards, which were held at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 21 March.
Lord Howe Island catering and events business, “Love Lord Howe”, received the Silver Award in the Excellence in Food Tourism category.
many of our Elsa Dixon graduates have gone on to study health-related TAFE or university programs and secured employment within our organisation or more broadly with NSW Health.”
The new intake joins the eight students entering their second year of the program.
education, training and employment were the key to overcoming social inequality and were the foundations of an informed and just society. In the 1940s, she also became the first Aboriginal woman to earn her pilot’s licence.
Parties at odds over direction of youth crime reform
THE NSW opposition introduced a bill in Parliament last week aiming to crack down on the “escalating youth crime crisis gripping regional communities”.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, said the bill offers stronger, more effective measures than the bail reforms recently passed by the Labor Government.
“This bill is a direct response to what I’ve been hearing from the community after a 12-month-long campaign,” Mr Kemp said.
“People are sick of weak laws that let repeat offenders run rampant with no real consequences.”
The bill proposes three key reforms:
• Expanding the definition of repeat offences
– Serious indictable offences like murder or sexual assault will now be included, not just break and enter or motor vehicle theft.
• Introducing electronic monitoring and a mandatory curfew – These
will become standard conditions of bail for repeat youth offenders.
• Revoking bail for breaches – Bail will be automatically revoked if an offender breaches conditions, is charged with another offence while on bail, or interferes with their electronic monitoring device.
• Elevating the voice of victims – Victim impact statements will play a stronger role in court to ensure victims’ experiences
are properly considered.
“These are real, practical legislative reforms that will help restore safety and confidence in our communities,” Mr Kemp said.
“Our towns should not have to live in fear because of weak laws.
“This is about giving the police the legal backing they need, standing up for victims, and making sure offenders face real consequences.”
Last Tuesday the NSW Government extended a law requiring a strict bail test
for young people accused of repeat car theft and break and enter offences.
The law restricts bail for young people aged between 14 and 18 if they are charged with certain car theft or serious break and enter offences while already on bail for the same type of offence.
It requires a judicial officer to refuse bail unless they have a “high degree of confidence the young person will not commit a serious indictable offence while on bail”.
Originally introduced in
April 2024, the law would sunset next month without this extension.
“We can see this law is working and that’s why we’ve extended it – to make sure we break the cycle of youth offending and strengthen community safety,” Attorney General Michael Daley said.
The law will only remain in place until October 2026, after pushback from the Greens and Coalition shortened the extension period.
THE Port Macquarie Museum has made history of its own.
volunteers are still
Elsa Dixon believed that
q The new intake of Elsa Dixon trainees, (L-R) Chloe-Jade McKinnon, Hayley Moran, Ariana Bartlett, Ava Phillips, Tegan Evans, Kimberley Heuston, Haylee Oliver, Zoe Kennedy, Arteia Yekrop, Shaylah Thompson, Inala Gibbs and Milla Swain with MNCLHD Aboriginal Workforce Development Coordinator Jodi Shaw and Chief Executive Jill Wong (centre).
q Port Macquarie Museum Curator Debbie Sommers at the awards in Adelaide.
q The Port Macquarie Museum in Clarence Street.
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celebrating winning Bronze in the Cultural Tourism category of the prestigious Australian Tourism Awards.
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Family day care provider talks childcare concerns
By Ned COWIE
WITH the Mid North Coast experiencing a crisis in childcare which sees parents struggling to find care for their children when they return to work, NOTA spoke exclusively with Sue Parker of Midcoast Family Day Care (MFDC) to discuss some of the challenges.
Prospective family daycare educators in NSW must register with an organisation like MFDC to offer their services, and the long-running business has more than 90 educators providing care for close to 1000 children across
the region. There have been a number of changes over the past few years affecting our industry, leading to an overall drop in available places,” Sue told NOTA.
“I can tell you we will not have a vacancy in our service until at least 2027 and this means the urgent reform of the system needs to start now,” she said.
According to Sue, most landlords do not allow tenants to open their homes for family daycare, and there are many costly legislated requirements for homes offering the service.
One example of this is a requirement for safety glass.
Other costs for educators include training courses in child protection, first aid and safe sleeping as well as working with children checks and insurance.
“Many educators are frightened to take babies because of the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and restrictions in place to ensure their safety,” Sue said.
While not advocating for safety regulations to be dropped, Sue would like to see changes to reflect the specifics of either home day-
care or centre-based care.
She believes not enough has been done to highlight the work of home day care providers and the childcare industry in general.
“We used to have our own department within government with great support for the sector but over the years this has been eroded by all sides of government,” she said.
To help educators set up their homes for family day care, Sue would like to see “set up grants” returned to community-based services and believes the current focus on setting up new large day care centres is unfair.
She is also calling for greater access to the Inclu-
Parties power through energy cost-relief measures
By Andrew BROWN, AAP
SETTING aside more gas for the domestic market or direct subsidies for power bills are being offered by major parties in a pitch for energy bill relief.
Touring coal country areas in the Hunter on the campaign trail, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said coalition plans to set up a domestic gas reserve would bring down power bills and ensure supply.
"Gas is not just used at home, but natural gas is used to generate electricity, and it will be across the economy, not just in households," he told reporters on Monday.
"Prices will be cheaper under us. Labor's offering is uncertainty, blackouts, brownouts and much higher electricity and gas prices."
Labor has already pledged it will provide subsidies of $75 per quarter until the end of the year.
The federal government is also expected to outline plans in coming days to make it easier for homeowners to buy household batteries, according to reports in Nine newspapers.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said the government had been working to make gas prices come down during its three years in office.
She said the coalition's east coast gas reserve plan was merely a distraction from the opposition's proposal to build seven nuclear reactors by the mid 2030s, including one in the Hunter.
"Past performance is a predictor of future performance, and we inherited a bin fire from them, and they've opposed every step we've taken to reduce gas prices over this term in government," she told ABC radio.
"We've strengthened
the Australian domestic gas security mechanism so we can direct gas to be reserved for domestic use if there is a shortfall."
The opposition leader said there was still support in regional communities earmarked for nuclear reactors for the power plants to be built.
"There is a much higher energy IQ in these communities than what we see in the cities," he said.
"As we've seen in the UK, in the US and in Canada, there's about almost an 80 percent transfer of jobs from the coal sector across to the nuclear sector.
“So our plan underpins the economic success of our country for the next century."
While the opposition leader said the gas reserve plan would lower energy bills, he has not given a dollar amount as to how much households would save.
Bulldogs make history
By Kim AMBROSE
NORTH Coast Bulldogs
Under 17s girls team have made history by winning the region’s first NSW Rugby League Regional Representatives premiership.
The Bulldogs put on a dominant display to claim the Lisa Fiaola Cup Regional title, outclassing the Northern Tigers with a resounding 32-4 victory at Canberra's GIO Stadium on Saturday, 29 March.
The win capped off a stellar season in which they went undefeated.
Both teams were still in the game going into the sheds at half time, with the Bulldogs holding an 8-0 lead.
Three quick Bulldogs
tries early in the second half were enough to shut down the Tigers however, before another three tries sealed the win and the silverware.
Keira Donovan and Arliah Morris both scored doubles, while Belle Cockeram, Tilly Cooper and Poppi Flanders were also amongst the try scorers.
Fullback Milla Swain was named player of the match for a performance that included two crucial try assists in the first half and two successful kicks.
Swain credited the team’s strong bond, along with support and guidance from coaching staff, as key factors in the win.
“The grand final match was such a great game and
an experience I won’t forget,” said Swain.
“Throughout the season we have all developed such a strong bond that has become more than just playing
q Milla Swain was named player of the match in the grand final.
sion Support Subsidy for family day care educators, which provides extra funding for children with disabilities.
Sue also believes family day care should be a compulsory unit of study (rather than an elective) in the Certificate III of Early Childhood Education, and argues travel grants should be restored to support providers who must travel many kilometres to visit educators.
“Currently this has to be absorbed by the income we raise through levies to parents,” she explained.
“For the last few years governments of all sides (Labor and Coalition) have been shifting the cost of childcare back onto parents,” said Sue.
Victoria, although now retired, was a long-term family daycare educator in the region.
She agrees that the family daycare model can provide an unrivalled level of care for children.
Victoria told NOTA she believes children benefit from the relaxed family-centric environment, while parents frequently report that they love the consistency of having the same educator each day.
Passionate advocates for their field, both women hope that family day care can continue to be an option for parents into the future.
“The demand is so high and I feel terrible when I have to tell parents that I have no places available,” Sue said.
Coalition campaign spokesman James Paterson says the plan to set aside gas meant for exporting for domestic use will bring down energy prices, despite concern from gas companies.
"If that's necessary to drive the gas into the domestic market, then we're prepared to resort to fines to drive it into the markets (if they don't comply)," Senator Paterson told ABC radio on Monday.
"We've got hundreds of years of supply under our feet. We just have to take advantage of it."
Anthony Albanese began Monday in Western Australia, which helped Labor secure victory in 2022.
The prime minister will unveil federal funding of $200 million for an upgrade of a Perth hospital alongside WA Premier Roger Cook.
It's expected the upgrade will be among several healthrelated announcements made by Labor this week.
It comes as fresh tariffs
set to be imposed by US President Donald Trump threatens to cast a shadow on the election campaign.
The announcement of the tariff expansion on Wednesday has been touted as "Liberation Day" by Mr Trump, with fears Australia could be affected.
Defence Minister Richard Marles said the relationship between Australia and the US remained strong despite
the tariff threat.
"The alliance remains fundamentally important in terms of our bilateral relationship," he told ABC TV.
"We will be focused on our national interest and any arrangements that we do, with any country including the United States, will have Australia's national interest at the forefront."
football together and that is what really helped us on the field.
“The support from Loz (Lauren Fearnley) and the coaching staff really pushed us to work hard and to the best of our abilities.
“Hopefully the win
inspires more girls to get in and have a crack at footy.”
North Coast Bulldogs
junior representative sides had previously finished runners up in two competitions.
Fearnley said her side were now part of history.
“It’s really special for women to be able to play rugby league so, while trophies may come and go, these girls are now part of history,” she said.
“And that will inspire the next generation of girls coming through.”
q Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton enters a mine cruiser during a visit to the Cougar Mining Equipment facility in Tomago. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas.
q North Coast Bulldogs Under 17s girls side celebrate their premiership win.
SPORT
By Manny WOOD
High-stakes claim in Supreme Court
BETTY makes a will, leaving her whole estate to her daughter. She decides not to include her son, Barry.
When Betty passes-away, her estate is valued at around $400,000, consisting primarily of her principal place of residence, in which her daughter resides.
Barry makes a “family provision” claim.
Barry alleges that during his childhood, he was the victim of domestic violence.
He says that as a result, he performed poorly at school and left before completing his school certificate.
Barry says that he had a good relationship with his mother and that later in life, she enjoyed the times that he would visit her with his children.
The Court hears that Barry’s legal costs, up to the conclusion of a three day hearing, were $150,000 on a “no win, no fee” basis and that the estate had incurred $140,000 in legal costs.
The Court observes that the legal costs are “very high” and “unjustified”.
The Court finds Barry to be an “unreliable witness” and does not accept that his recollection of events and conversations were “accurate or reliable”.
Nonetheless, the Court accepts that Barry, as a child of the deceased, is eligible to make a claim and that he is entitled to “proper and adequate” provision from his late mother’s estate, as perceived by the “prevailing community standards of what is right and appropriate”.
The Court accepts that the alleged domestic violence is relevant in assessing the deceased’s moral duty to Barry. The Court also accepts that as a disability pensioner with no substantial assets, Barry had demonstrated that he has financial needs, claiming $150,000 to assist with accommodation, transport and medical expenses.
However, evidence is adduced, to the effect that Barry was estranged from the deceased for more than 10 years prior to the making of her last will.
In dismissing Barry’s claim, the Court rules that in light of the deceased’s wish that her daughter reside in her home and the lack of other assets in the estate, her “testamentary intentions” should not be disturbed.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Fostering connection one cast at a time
By Kim AMBROSE
NINE eager anglers gathered at Henry Kendall Reserve to learn casting tips and participate in all things fishy on Wednesday 16 March, as part of Hastings Neighbourhood Services’ “Grow, Catch and Cook” initiative.
This social program is designed to support people living with disabilities and their family members, improving their quality of life and fostering community connections.
Shortly before 11am, attendees gathered at the Lake Cathie Community Centre, before heading out to Armstrong Oysters by bus for
a seafood lunch.
Upon their arrival, employee Bianca Bonnice provided a detailed tour of the venue.
With lunch finished, the group made their way to the banks of Stingray Creek, where they eagerly cast their lines and reels into the water, ready to try their luck.
Just when it looked as though tall tales about the “one that got away” would be the only take home from the day, Debra Wolters successfully reeled in her first fish, a 30cm bream.
“Today was a great day for the Grow, Catch and Cook program,” said Hastings
q The happy anglers of the ‘Grow, Catch and Cook’ program.
DEAR Jasminda,
I HAVE a friend who is a beautician. She gives me cheap massages and facials but she talks the whole way through the experience and it's torture. Can I tell her to be quiet?
Rebecca D.
Dear
Rebecca,
UNFORTUNATELY in this world, you get what you pay for, and when you want an hour-long silent massage, you have to pay full price.
Your friend sees your massage and facial treatments as a chance to catch up, and rightly so if you are only paying a fraction of the normal cost.
I think you should come clean and suggest that having a massage is one of the few times you get to relax.
If your friend is a good friend, she will completely understand.
Maybe suggest that you catch up for coffee on another day, so you can chat about life without your head in the massage table face port.
It's never easy to talk during a massage anyway because you are too busy drooling or else clenching your teeth as the masseuse pummels the knots in your neck and shoulders. Alternatively, you could save your conversations for treatments that are torture anywayeyebrow and underarm waxing, chemical peels, eyeliner tattoos, and laser sunspot removal. During these treatments, you can not only chat, but also scream or cry for mercy.
While not quite the same as talking about the kids or your latest holiday plans, it will let your friend know that you are fully present.
Alternatively, book in to see a professional that you have no social ties to.
You will then be able to sigh or scream or remain as silent as a stone without feeling bad about it.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Neighbourhood Services support worker Peter Fallon.
“Apart from ‘Grow, Catch and Cook’ we also provide a range of community services.
“Each program is designed to support children, young people, and families from all backgrounds, improving their quality of life and fostering community connections.”
q Bianca keeping a watchful eye on her brother.
q Debra Wolters with her catch, a 30cm bream.
q Jan Wilson enjoying the angling experience.
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championships, alongside the breaking of a club record.
“Cassie Pensini broke the 20yrs and over Ladies 100 Butterfly record,” said LSC President Ann Pilkie.
CAMDEN HAVEN
kilometres in preparation for the championships.
By Kim AMBROSE
WITH swimming caps secured and goggles firmly
in place, more than 60 Laurieton Swimming Club (LSC) members did battle in the third round of club championships on Monday, 17 March.
Multiple personal bests were set during the
Season kick-off
“[She] already held the record but broke it by more than a second.”
By Kim AMBROSE
when I found out that I won,” Max said of the regional win.
Diving into competition night St Joseph’s swimmer takes on state’s best
Full season results will be shared at the club’s annual presentation on Sunday 13 April.
The 17 March event marked the conclusion of LSC’s summer swimming season, which runs from the first week of Term 4 and concludes before the end of Term 1.
During the season swimmers of all ages participate in weekly sessions each Monday at Laurieton War Memorial Baths, competing against others of a similar ability in order to accumulate points.
Despite heats featuring members with similar times and ability, the real competition for swimmers is with themselves.
"It's not about being competitive or racing each other,” said Ann.
"They're racing their own time, not the other swimmers, and earning points based on their personal improvement."
SWIM sensation Max Poll has represented Polding at the Catholic Schools NSW Swimming Championships in Sydney this week, after impressing at the zone and regional levels.
The championships were held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) from 2-3 April, with action in the pool continuing after the publication of this newspaper.
New to St Joseph’s Primary School Laurieton this year, eight-year-old Max has dived straight into representative duties at his new school, contesting zone and regional (Diocese of Lismore) swimming championships.
At the regional meet Max secured first place in the Under 8 50m Freestyle in a time of 44.17 seconds, earning him the opportunity to represent Polding.
“I was very surprised
“I was in lane six so when I turned my head to take a breath I could see there was another swimmer in front of me but he slowed down and I kept going faster.”
Fairly new to the pool, Max has become a familiar sight at both Kendall and Laurieton pools, where he has been clocking up the
“I only just started swimming lessons in Perth before we moved to NSW at the beginning of the year,” he said.
Max hopes his time in the pool will assist him in his next school sporting challenge, the cross country.
“In Perth I was a good runner and I know the cross country race is coming up so I thought if I practice swimming I will become better at running,” he said.
"The Camden Haven Redbacks are thrilled to get the 2025 season underway,” said Club President Riley Papas.
“Not only have we been able to maintain strong playing numbers for our club, but we also continued to see an influx of female participation in our game which we couldn't be more excited about.”
Riley said the opportunity to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary is the “icing on the cake” of an exciting year.
“Being founded in 1975, there aren't many clubs that get to say that they have been around as long as we have, especially in an area of our size, but somehow we continue to grow in numbers year on year.
“This season is going to be filled with heritage, milestones and celebrations.”
q Max Poll has taken to the pool like a natural.
q Laurieton Swimming Club members Talya Gruliani, Jase Sawyer, Michael Tinker, and Jennifer, Karen, Julie and Laura Eccleston.
q The smiling record holder: Cassie Pensini breaks her own 20yrs and over Women's 100m Butterfly record.
q Etienne, Kerry and Talya Gruliani.
q Swimmers in racing action.
field a women’s side and three men’s teams - Zone
Premier League 1 (First Grade), Men’s Northern League 1 (3rd Grade) and Men's Northern League 2 (4th Grade).
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 28
q The Camden Haven Redbacks U12 Boys.
q The Camden Haven Redbacks U10 Girls.
Talented touch duo thrive at state level
By Kim AMBROSE
CAMDEN Haven High School
(CHHS) touch football stars
Eva Butler and Amaya Baker have represented the North Coast region at the state level.
Joining young athletes from across the North Coast sporting zone, Eva and Amaya were extended an invitation to join the
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
30th MARCH , 2025
In Wednesday Social Bowls Denis Rothe, Bill Reid and Barry Isaac claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Brad Conway, Chicka Thompson and Ian Hodgkinson. Voucher winners were Dave Napper, Viv Gunter, Adrian Hilton and Denis Rothe.
We’ve had a few young bowlers from Camden Haven High playing on Wednesday, with Lyndsay Moran sharing his expertise with them. Hopefully a couple of teams will be formed, to participate in
Kew Country Club Women Golfers
By Robyn KING
CONGRATULATIONS from all the ladies to Jenny Hardy who won the final of the Singles Knockout against Patsy Choo last Friday.
Results for Wednesday 26th March 2025 sponsored by Morgans Financial
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By Suzanne MILES
TUESDAY, 25th March, Ladies Social Bowls/ Lucky RinkDue to the weather only part of the game finished with the count back coming into play -
Rink 6 - Elizabeth Whitehead, Helene White & Marjorie Peasnell - winners.
Rink 1 - Ros Hancox,
LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Warren BATES
EXCITEMENT is stirring in the LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls because this week was the starting round for the 2025 Club Triples Championship. A brilliant win by Team O’Connor over the unlucky Team Collins was a fitting start to the season.
Other winners on the day were Angie Stringer, Peter Chilvers and Pat O’Connor in the winning rink draw; Peggy G., Bob Constable and Bob Clark collected the runnersup prize money.
Major $30 nomination sheet draw winner was
region’s representative team in the NSW Combined High Schools Touch Football Under 15s Championships, after impressing selectors at trials held in Woolgoolga in February.
The Championships were held at Tomaree Sports Complex in Nelson Bay from 27-28 March, attracting competitors from all 12 sporting zones across NSW.
inter school competitions. Give them a big Kew welcome when you see them.
In the Friday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Brad Conway, Neil Dark and Frank Raczka with 2 wins and 15 ends. Runners Up were Keith Collins, Peter Mauger and Viv Gunter, while Karen Rogan, Jean Donald and Peter Laing claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Greg Darcy, Peter Hope, Adrian Hilton and Neil Dark.
The Handicap Pairs Championship commenced on Sunday, after being delayed with heavy rain on Saturday. There were
Nett Winners: Div 1: E. Hoffman 64, R/Up: J. Hardy 73.
Div 2 Winner: S. Frost 70. Div 3 Winner: P. Egan 77.
Gross Winners: Div 1: J. Hardy, Div 2: S. Frost, Div 3: P. Egan.
Place getters: L. Von
Marilyn Dewson & Yvonne Howard - runners-up.
NOTE: nominations for Mixed Fours Club Championship closing Sunday, 30th March at 6pm.
We have two teams going to Ballina State Championships - Ladies Triples Team - Shauna Proctor, Jenny Roberts & Sue Wood.
Men’s Pairs Team - Gary Heath & Steve Smith. Everyone at LCBC would like to wish both teams the
George Wise, with the minor $15 draw going to Jerry Janik. Taste Bakehouse voucher went to George Butlin; Flipz n Chipz voucher was won by William Blake and the everpopular J.A. Fashions voucher was collected by Warren
Kew Country Club
Men’s Veterans Golf
By Laurie HAMILTON
RESULTS 31/04/2025
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76 Starters
Winners – Geoff Walford & Charlie Hartshorne 87 Pts.
2nd – Peter Johnson & John Jokantas (Wauchope ) 82 Pts.
The competition also presented an opportunity for individual players to secure their position in the NSW State Touch Football team.
Throughout the competition the North Coast team competed in a total of nine games, securing three wins and three draws, resulting in a commendable fifth place overall.
some very close contests, with two games requiring an extra end to determine the winners, and Wayne Thrussell’s team winning on the final end. The results for Round 1 were:
• A. Hilton / S. Rogan def. N. Dark / S. McGregor 17-13
• R. Fokes / W. Thrussell def. K. Collins / B. Irwin 1713
• B. Conway / D.Napper def. D. Barr / A. Richards 18-17 (with extra end)
• R. Robb / I. Poole def. N. Bull / B. Isaac 18-17 (with extra end)
• T. Miles / T. Boyle def. V. Gunter / S. Mantle 23-13
• I. Orr / P.Laing def. J. Hilton / J. Keirghy 24-8
Holdt 72, R. Banfield 75, M. Walton 76(c/b)S. Finch 76(c/b), D. Bell 76 Putting: J. Hardy, S. Finch, P. Egan NTP - M. Walton
9 Hole competition (Stroke & Putting) -13 players
Winner: S. English 36 R/Up - S. Dixon 37 Place getters: P. Ward 41, M. Russell 43, K.
best of luck as worthy representatives/GO LAKERS.
Wednesday, 26th March, 2nd Round Club Mixed Pairs ChampionshipsJan Opitz & Steve Martin def. Anne Anderson & Don Hooker.
Bob & Di Fischer def. Ros Stone & Mike Ryan.
Jean West & Paul McNamara def. Nolene Holt & Rob Edwards.
Lorraine Suters & Paul Goodacre def. Diana & Dennis
Bates who will be attending J.A. for a fitting at the earliest convenience.
This week we offered three $25 Christmas raffle prizes which were won by Warren Barnes, Angie Stringer and Rod Barnett.
3rd – Jim Finch & Mike
Donaldson 78 Pts. C/B.
4th – Vincent Lyons & Richard Kightley 78 Pts.
5th – John Simon & Wayne Moir 77 Pts.
6th – Kevin Anderson & Wayne Sheargold 76 Pts.
7th – Mick Bevan & Ray Goodwin 75 Pts. C/B.
Nearest to the pin
9th Hole A Theo Vandermeer, B Grade Rod
Amaya said it was an opportunity to take on “toptier teams from across the state”.
“It was a great competition,” she said.
Eva said the North Coast team bonded and improved as the tournament went on.
“Unlike other touch competitions I have participated in, I didn't
Rounds 2 and 3 of the Handicap Pairs will be played next Saturday/ Sunday.
A big welcome to Peter Hope, who has recently joined our club after moving from Bathurst.
Monday Monthly Pairs is scheduled for the 7th April 2025. There are still a few places left, so get your name down so you don’t miss out.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress), with Handicap Pairs being played on Saturday and Sunday.
Eccleston 47(c/b)
Putting: S. Dixon
NTP: S. Dixon
Results for Friday 28th March 2025 18 Hole competition (Stableford) - 10 players
Winner: R. Banfield 38, R/Up: K. Buckley 36
Place getters: S. Finch 35, C. Krogh 30
NTP: S. Finch 9 Hole competition (Stableford) - 18 players
Richards.
Fay & John Greenwood def. Jane & Owen Burns.
Thursday, 27th March, Men’s Social TriplesRink 18 - Ray Chytra, Steve Anderson & Paul Barry. Rink 11 - Paul Dewson, Bob Young & John Fuller. Saturday, 29th March, Men’s Social PairsWinners - Rain gods.
North Haven Bowls Golf Club
By Laurie HAMILTON
26.3.25 2 PERSON ambross
Winner Brian Johnston / Geoff Walford
NTP 7th A Grade Neil Collins
B Grade Laurie Hamilton
Ntp 10th A Grade Geoff Walford
New players are welcome ever Wednesday
Gooey, C Grade Garry Ryan. 10th Hole A Grade Ian Frost, B Grade Roiger Catchpole, C Grade Ted Fargas.
12th Hole, A Grade Greg Lee, B Grade Neil Collins, C Grade Neville McCarthy
q
Camden Haven’s dynamic touch duo, Amaya Baker and Eva Butler.
really know the other girls as we all live in different areas.
“However, despite not knowing each other initially, the team bonded over the course of the competition, improving our connection with each game we played.
“We are both looking forward to trialing again next year.”
SPORT RESULTS
By Robyn KING
TUESDAY, 1st April saw 22
ladies playing a Stroke & Putting competition in fairly heavy conditions. Again, there was the advantage of the bunkers being out of play. 7 Cardies were present on the day. For the whole of April we will be fundraising for the first of our nominated charities this year. Please be generous with your donations as they will be going to a very deserving cause.
Winner: Div 1: M. Russell 15(c/b), Div 2: A. Canty 16
Place getters: L. Innes 15, D. Keane 14, L. Hamilton 13, J. Stapleton 12. NTP - J. Stapleton
Results for Saturday 29th March 2025 - NO PLAY Pennants updateOn Monday 31st March, there was a split round of pennants with half the teams playing at Harrington
KCC Men’s Golf Report
By Danny LLOYD
AS THE wet weather continued, Thursday’s event, sponsored by – ihear –(Connect Hearing), was made a Stableford.
A healthy 98 starters took to the links, in what turned out to be pretty good conditions.
Winners were: A-40
Daniel Morgan, B-42 Brad Allman, C-37 Bruce Cooper
Kew Ladies Bowls
By Velvanie HARTAS
TUESDAY 25TH
We had three teams of social games played today,it was very hot out there with no breeze.
FRIDAY 28TH
We had Two more Pairs Championships game played today.
Leonie Murphy, & Lorraine Clarke against Sue Hardwick & Liz Versuis.
The winners were Leonie Murphy &Lorraine Clarke and runners up were Sue
Gross
Division
Gross
15, C. Rose 15.
Points winner for MarchR. Banfield.
There were 7 ladies for cards today with the overall winner being Iris Aldridge. Next week will be a Stableford and NTP and don’t forget our Easter Raffle on Tuesday 15th March.
Waters and the other group playing at Gloucester. Gloucester matches were cancelled so each team was awarded one point. At Harrington Waters, Tallwoods Diamonds defeated Kew Kites 4-1. Monday 7th April will see all teams playing at Tallwoods with Kew Kites against Forster/Tuncurry Pirelli and Kew Kestrels playing Gloucester.
and Peter Hammer took out the $98 Garel Golf 9th hole NTP.
Saturday was a complete washout with the golf course closed to all play.
The 2025 LNC Pennants season wrapped up on Sunday with (I believe) most matches being cancelled due to the conditions and being “non-decisive”. Div 1 did play Wauchope at Port Macquarie and drew their match, meaning that the Pennant was won by group nemesis Port Mac 1.
Hardwick & Liz Versuis
Score27/7. But a good effort by both teams.
The other Pairs Game was Carol Cheers &Kim Thompson against Doreen Barr & Karen Rogan. Winners were Doreen Barr &Karen Rogan. Runners up were Carol Cheers &Kim Thompson.
Score 15/11.
But a good effort by both teams.
Friendly Friday games were a bit quiet only two teams played but was still enjoyed by all players.
LUSC Ladies Results
K. Eccleston 41(c/b), R/Up: J. Stapleton 41, 3rd: C. Thomas 42.
Winner: J. Stapleton 51. Putting: J. Stapleton 16.
2 - Nett: Winner: K. Camilleri 38, R/Up: J. Cotter 39, 3rd: C. Rose 40.
Winner: J. Cotter 60. Putting: C.Green
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TEN, 7pm
After last night’s tribal council, the numbers have well and truly fallen on the Brains side and the members of the “Postgraduate alliance” – Kaelan, Myles, AJ and Zara – should be riding high. The quartet easily outnumbers the two remaining Brawns, Kate and Morgan, so choosing who to eliminate next is straightforward, right? Wrong. With the end game in sight, the allies realise that just one player turning could see their hard-won advantage crumble. Adding fuel to the fire is host Jonathan LaPaglia (pictured), who shares an explosive twist at tribal council.
FRIDAY, April 4
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Poh’s Kitchen.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Hunt For Cleopatra’s Missing Tomb. (PGa, R)
8.25 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (PG)
TUESDAY
THE AGENDA SETTERS
SEVEN, 10.30pm
By now even the most casual viewer of AFL commentary might have noticed that things look a little different on the box this year. There’s a free-toair footy war heating up – and so far, audiences are the clear winners. With matches, news and opinion programming on every day of the week, there’s no excuse for not knowing a Daniher from a Daicos. Airing on Monday and Tuesday nights, this new home of hard-hitting viewpoints and expert analysis showcases Seven’s recent signings: Kane Cornes, Craig Hutchison, Nick Riewoldt and Caroline Wilson (pictured). In tonight’s edition, Cornes leads the charge, with Wilson, Dale Thomas and Luke Hodge tackling the biggest topics of the game.
WEDNESDAY
THE HANDMAID’S TALE
It’s been a long road for heroic former handmaid June (Elisabeth Moss, pictured) in this dystopian drama. Over five seasons (which began airing in 2017), this addictive adaptation has gone far beyond the pages of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel; taking June to Chicago and Canada, as well as adding details and diversity to the famed story, sharing other perspectives on life in Gilead. Its sixth and final chapter begins tonight as June returns to Gilead to finish what she started – securing the freedom of her fellow handmaids – this time, with more allies on her side than ever before. Serena (Yvonne Strahovski) is also back, with a plan to reform the regime from the inside.
9.50 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
ABC Late News.
Father Brown. (PGav, R)
Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R)
12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
1.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
FAMILY (22)
Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 10.35 Late Programs.
9.25 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. (R)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 A Body That Works. (Mls)
11.50 Romulus. (MA15+av, R)
1.40 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R)
3.40 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012, Mls, R) A university freshman is coaxed into joining an all-girl a cappella group. Before they can take on their rivals, they must first revamp their new recruits, incorporating their unique style into their repertoire. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 5. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the South Sydney Rabbitohs versus Sydney Roosters match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017, MA15+alv, R) A restaurateur seeks justice. Jackie Chan, Pierce Brosnan.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s international friendly. Australia v Korea Republic. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 11.55 The Project. (R) 12.55 The
Impossible. Noon MOVIE: Good Luck To You, Leo Grande. (2022, M) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny.
SATURDAY, April 5
6.15 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Brown’s friend is suspect of murder.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma) The team looks into a tourist’s death.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) DCI Vera Stanhope is on track to uncover an intriguing yet puzzling case when the body of a sickly young girl is discovered at the side of an isolated railway crossing.
10.00 Unforgotten. (Ml, R) The team discovers Gerry’s nationalist views.
10.50 Boat Story. (MA15+l, R) Janet and Samuel celebrate their newfound riches. 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.10 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe.
8.30 Blenheim: The People Behind The Palace.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Naples And The Amalfi Coast. (R) 10.15 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 11.15 Paris Paris. (Mls, R)
1.45 Bamay. (R)
1.59 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Arthur And The Two Worlds War. Continued. (2010, PG) 7.30 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PG) 9.35 Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 11.10 Love Songs For Tough Guys. (2021, M, French) 1.10pm The Duke. (2020, M) 3.00 Gambit. (2012) 4.40 Phar Lap. (1983, PG) 6.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 8.30 Marlowe. (2022, MA15+) 10.35 Sex, Lies And
SUNDAY, April 6
6.30 Compass: Meditating For Change. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Darby And Joan. (PGa) Jack and Joan’s winery stay is disrupted.
8.15 Unforgotten. (Mal) The team finds suspects further afield.
9.05 Boat Story. (MA15+dlv) Janet and Samuel are caught in the crossfire.
7.30 MOVIE: Central Intelligence. (2016, Mlsv, R) An accountant and a CIA agent work a case. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart.
9.45 MOVIE: Battle Los Angeles. (2011, Mlv, R) US Marines battle aliens. Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez.
12.10 Idris Elba Meets Paul McCartney. (PGa, R)
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)
8.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, Mav, R)
10.50 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, Mav, R) 1.10 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. Liam Bartlett uncovers the dirty truth behind so-called clean, green electric vehicles.
9.40 Waco Untold: The British Stories. (Premiere, MA15+asv) Takes a look at the Branch Davidians.
12.00 The Bay. (Mal, R)
1.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
2.15 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) 6.00 NBN News.
Married At First Sight. (PGls)
60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
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MONDAY, April 7
6.00
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Milan With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.25 Pompeii: The New Dig. (PGa, R)
9.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Syndrome E. (MA15+s) 12.00 Infiniti. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 3.05 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)
4.00 Bamay. (R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Australian Idol. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.
9.10 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) The 126 is called on the scene to a hoarder’s rat-infested house before being trapped in an elevator. 10.10 Suits L.A. (M) 11.10 The Agenda Setters.
12.10 Treadstone. (Premiere, MA15+av)
1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) 9.20 Love Triangle. (Return, Mls) Singles meet for a date after only texting. 10.50 9News
TUESDAY, April 8
7.30. (R)
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6am The Movie Show. 6.20 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 8.00 Phar Lap. (1983, PG) 10.10 Ordinary Happiness. (2019, M, Italian) 11.50 Sex, Lies And Videotape. (1989, M) 1.40pm Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 3.25 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 5.30 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 7.30 Couch Potatoes. (2017, M, Italian) 9.30 Usogui. (2022, Japanese) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 11.00 Snow. (Mal)
11.55 Illegals. (MA15+av, R)
1.45 Hugh’s Wild West. (PGa, R)
3.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Chef. 3.00 Bamay. 3.30 Fashionista. 3.40 News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30
MOVIES (32)
6am Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 8.05 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 10.00 These Days. (2016, M, Italian) 12.15pm Marriage Italian Style. (1964, M, Italy) 2.10 White Lion. (2010, PG) 3.50 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 5.45 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 7.35 Falcon Lake. (2022, M) 9.30 Motherhood. (2022, Japanese) 11.45 Gloria Bell. (2018, M) 1.40am Usogui. (2022, Japanese) 3.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Americas: The Wild West. (PG)
8.30 The Hunting Party. (M) The team tracks Jenna Wells. 9.30 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec must extract a confession.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGa)
12.00 The Act. (MA15+ans, R) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
WEDNESDAY, April 9
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (M) Isolation begins to take its toll.
8.40 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Return) June’s unyielding spirit and determination pull her back into the fight to take down Gilead. 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Blackwater. (MA15+ln)
12.15 My Brilliant Friend. (Mav, R)
4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Odd Squad. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.20 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.
This Is Spinal Tap. (1984, M) 1.25am Motherhood. (2022, Japanese) 3.30 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, April 10
4.30 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Odd Squad. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Concorde: Chasing A Dream. (PGa, R)
8.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel.
9.30 Virdee. (M)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Breaking Point. (Mlv)
12.00 Blinded. (Malns, R)
1.45 Desperate Measures. (Malv, R)
3.25 Inside The Modelling Agency. (PGl, R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: After The Sunset. (2004) 10.20 MOVIE: The Last Full Measure. (2019, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch.
Hoarders. 2.10
2.40 Insight. 3.40
3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 History’s
Dot. 6.35
Ancients. 6.05
7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 11.55 Late Programs.
Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 11.00 Gloria Bell. (2018, M) 12.55pm Falcon Lake. (2022, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Shin Ultraman. (2022, PG, Japanese)
5.30 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 7.40 The Devil Has A Name. (2019, M) 9.30 Evil Does Not Exist. (2023, M, Japanese) 11.30 The Big Chill. (1983, MA15+) 1.30am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Graeme Hall travels to the Peak District.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
9.45 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
11.15 The Chernobyl Disaster. (Ma, R)
12.15 Emergency Call. (PGa, R)
1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL.
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CAMDEN HAVEN
SPORT News Of The
By Kim AMBROSE
THE Camden Haven Redbacks are determined to make their 50th anniversary season a celebratory one.
The 2025 Football Mid North Coast season kicks off this weekend, with games scheduled for Friday 4 and Saturday 5 April.
The club will field an impressive 32 teams in the year of its 50th anniversary, with 401 players registered to play.
In the junior competition the Redbacks boast sides from U6s to U14s, while in seniors they CONTINUED Page 18
