THE “Barrington Rivers Platypus Initiative” has been promoted at a series of communitybased events in recent months.
As reported in NOTA in October 2024, work is underway to shine a spotlight on the elusive platypus which call the region’s waterways home.
‘Becan’ and ‘Yappi’, the two new platypus mascots for the initiative, have been out and about at community events such as the Gresford Billy Cart Derby and Tocal
Field Days, spreading awareness and information.
“The name Barrington Rivers is really starting to resonate across the region – it’s helping unite the communities along our river valleys, all of which flow from the Barrington Tops,” said one of the initiative's copilots, Stroud’s Rachel Barry.
“This initiative is all about connection – to place, to each other, and to the health of our waterways.
“After these floods, the need to protect and restore our rivers has never felt more urgent.
“We’re working to support farmers and landholders in adopting best-practice approaches – like revegetating riverbanks – not only to protect platypus habitat, but to
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q Rachel Barry, platypus mascot ‘Becan’ and Callaghan kids at May’s Tocal Field Day. Photo: supplied.
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NAIDOC Week in Gloucester
GLOUCESTER is coming together to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 with a week of vibrant, inclusive events that honour the history and culture of the local Aboriginal community.
This year’s theme, “The next generation: strength, vision and legacy”, will be brought to life across the community through a colourful door and shopfront display, a traditional flag raising ceremony, a creative colouring competition,
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and a fun-filled Family Day.
‘Create a colouring design’ competition winners Haylee Labry and Mackenzie Hardy were announced last week.
The girls each won a $150 gift card for their designs, which will feature in the NAIDOC Colouring Competition.
Young artists are encouraged to participate in the competition, open to people under 18 with prizes awarded in various categories.
Entry forms are available at Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group, and participating schools, with entries displayed throughout the week.
“Last year local businesses and community organisations transformed their shopfronts with powerful artworks, messages and decorations that reflect Indigenous identity and connection to Country,” said a spokesperson for the Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group.
“We’re looking forward to seeing this year’s entries.
“Residents and visitors are encouraged to take a self-guided walk through the main street and enjoy the visual tribute to this year’s theme.”
Additionally, Gloucester Gallery is currently showcasing a First Nation Cultural Exhibition until Sunday 13 July.
NAIDOC Day officially
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“The key new investments for the region – including the $115 million for the Newcastle renewable energy logistics precinct, $35 million for the Thornton railway bridge, $21.5 million for Stockton beach sand renourishment and $27.5 million to establish the Future Jobs and Investment Authority –were all pre-announced,” Mr Hawes said.
“These initiatives are all welcome, but we would like to have seen funding to get the Broadmeadow Precinct up and running and a commitment to the cargo handling facility at Newcastle Airport to maximise the economic benefit of the airport upgrade.
“Our Budget submission also sought an acknowledgement of the funding required for the second stage of the John Hunter Hospital redevelopment, to ensure the new building is equipped to run at capacity after the doors open.
Based on funding timing in the budget for the stage 1 work, this will be a priority for the 2026 budget.
“We have welcomed funding for the Jobs and Investment Authority and Newcastle Logistics Precinct as important commitments that will directly support the economic diversification of the Hunter and its aspirations to become a
begins with a Flag Raising Ceremony at Billabong Park at 9am on Saturday 12 July.
Community members are warmly invited to attend this meaningful event.
A free NAIDOC Family Fun Day will be held at Gloucester Recreation Centre from 10am to 2pm featuring a BBQ and bush tucker, a jumping castle, Bungee Hungry Hippo,
renewable energy hub.
“The region will also benefit from the $2.1 billion investment in the Hunter Transmission Project and HunterCentral Coast Renewable Energy Zone over the next four years.”
Mr Hawes said the Budget was light on initiatives to ease rising cost pressures on business.
“Our latest Business Conditions Survey, released this month, shows businesses are struggling with the rising costs of insurance, energy, taxes and levies and red tape, as well as dealing with the uncertainties of a volatile global economic environment,” Mr Hawes said.
“The $150 energy
rebate will provide some assistance for small business but we would like to have seen payroll tax relief and a commitment to overhauling the workers compensation system, which is costing businesses and taxpayers millions of dollars a day.”
Business Hunter welcomed initiatives in the budget to boost housing construction and extend free-free TAFE training for apprentices and trainees.
Duty MLC for the Upper Hunter Emily Suvaal said the Budget was a win for the region.
“The Budget delivers for the Upper Hunterfunding that speaks to who we are and what we value - strong hospitals, safer roads and quality education,” she said.
“We’re laying the foundations for stronger
information stalls, kids’ craft, hair braids and more.
It’s a day to come together, celebrate community, and honour First Nations cultures in a fun and inclusive setting.
NAIDOC Week runs from Sunday 6 July to Sunday 13 July 2025.
For more information, contact Event Coordinator Amber Galvin on 0400 582 141.
services, better facilities and a more connected region.
“When our communities speak, we listen and this funding reflects what matters most to people in the Upper Hunter.”
Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell however, said the electorate has “every right to feel let down” by the government’s third budget, particularly in terms of health services.
“Despite the known existing burden, there is no further investment for patient transport after this budget,” Mr Layzell said.
A summary of what the 2025-2026 NSW Budget delivered for the Hunter can be found at www. budget.nsw.gov.au/202526/budget-papers/ regional-nsw#hunter.
q Hailee Ladbry and Mackenzie Hardy.
q Eli Marsh with a crocodile at the reptile show at last year’s NAIDOC Family Fun Day.
Brick and rolling pin throwing returns to Stroud
By John WATTS
ONE of Australia’s quirkiest community events, the Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing competition, returns on Saturday 12 July.
The day involves much more than brick and rolling pin throwing, with live music, country-style market stalls and family friendly activities.
On offer will be a wide selection of food, ranging from southern-style burgers, pluto pups, and snow cones.
The day kicks off at 10am in the centre of town with a street parade featuring an array of floats, motorbikes, cars, bands, schoolchildren and the Hunter Heroes.
This year’s theme is “Music Makes the World go Around.”
There will be live performances from acts such as the Buckett Swayers, the Waratah Brass Band and the Newcastle RSL Pipe Band.
“There’s something for everyone,” said event organiser Karen Hutchinson.
“Join in oversized games such as cage soccer and dart ball.
“There will be impressive demonstrations of post splitting and wood chopping, and displays of knitted, crocheted and macrame items.”
The Brick Throwing begins at 11am in the Stroud Showground.
For more information about the event visit stroudbrickthrowing.com.au.
Kindness flows from Namoi to Gloucester
By Wendy BUSWELL
Namoi CWA Group has generously supported the Gloucester CWA Evening Branch, providing a much-
needed gift of $500 for businesses affected by recent flooding.
The amount was immediately matched by local members.
The combined total of $1000, will be distributed to several Gloucester businesses.
“We want to let businesses know that we see
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safeguard their land from erosion and future flood damage.”
Along with fellow coordinators Dr Sian Ineson of Vacy and Julie Overton of Paterson, Rachel is driven by the aim of establishing a shared symbol for the region, while honouring Aboriginal connections to Country and supporting farmers and creek custodians.
“We’re hoping the platypus can become a
uniting symbol across our region, as the creeks and rivers that run through our towns connect us, and the platypus is a reminder of that shared connection, a sense of regional identity, grounded in caring for the environment.
“We also want this project to recognise and respect the deep cultural connection that Aboriginal peoples have to this land, water, and the platypus.
“This is platypus country, rich with stories, knowledge, and
custodianship that go back thousands of years, and we hope to include and learn from those stories as part of the broader conversation.”
Many farmers are already doing the work of looking after creek lines, especially in the aftermath of flooding, and the Platypus Initiative seeks to encourage even more collaboration across the landscape, helping landholders to repair riparian zones, improve water health, and protect biodiversity, all while keeping productive farms thriving.
their struggles and hope our contribution will help lift the mood,” said Jillian Carson, President of the Gloucester CWA Evening Branch.
“It was a completely unexpected gesture from the Namoi CWA Group, and we’re incredibly grateful for their generosity. We’re proud to match their donation.”
Supporting communities in times of need is at the heart of what the CWA does.
“We’re always fundraising,” said Anne Maggs, Treasurer of the Evening Branch.
“We run stalls and often cater for local events. A portion of our fundraising goes directly to CWA NSW’s disaster relief fund, which was recently activated.”
However, fundraising is just one aspect of what the Gloucester CWA Evening Branch offers.
Members can engage in various activities, including handicrafts, agriculture and environment initiatives, and cultural groups.
“You don’t have to be able to sew or cook to be a member of the CWA,” Anne said.
“Our members come from all walks of life. Some join for the social connection, others for the leadership opportunities or to develop
new skills.”
“We’re always happy to welcome new members,” added Secretary Deb Cook. The
the second Thursday of each month at 7pm.
q Brick throwing in action.
q Preparing to throw a rolling pin.
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Gloucester CWA Evening Branch meets on
q Platypus Becan and the Easter Bunny go head-to-head at the Gresford Billy Cart Derby. Photo: supplied.
q Deb Cook, Jillian Carson and Anne Maggs.
Time for a chimney sweep
By Thomas O’KEEFE
FIRE safety around chimneys is an area too often overlooked but serious hazards can build up over time, requiring regular maintenance to keep households safe.
From shoddy amateur workmanship and inappropriate materials, to a total lack of care and attention, wood-burning fireplaces and their chimneys can hide problems for years, as some local households have discovered in the wake of recent prolonged and heavy rains.
“Fireplaces and chimneys are like cars, they need regular and proper maintenance by a
professional,” Craig Baldwin of Stroud Road’s Baldyhall Rural Engineering told News Of The Area.
“Australian Standards do exist for fireplaces, and anyone installing one over a weekend with some mates is probably not meeting those standards.
“[In] one house I assessed, the rafters inside the roof on either side of the chimney were blackened and charred, so I was forced to remove the door and make the fireplace inoperable so the house did not burn down.”
Another chimney Craig recently assessed had been surrounded by lead flashing on a tin roof, with galvanised
steel pieces holding it down.
When attempting to rectify the problem, he discovered that the lead had not been sealed properly in the first place, and had developed cracks.
It was also concealing rusted-through holes in the tin roof which led to subsequent leaks inside the ceiling.
The chimney was not much better, and was loaded with creosote from years of neglect.
Creosote is a flammable, tar-like substance that builds up inside chimneys as a byproduct of incomplete combustion when wood is burned.
Mini Vinnies organising Winter Appeal
By Wendy BUSWELL
MINI Vinnies, St Joseph’s Primary School’s fundraising group, are organising their annual Winter Appeal - one of four fundraising events held each year.
“We support a variety of charities,” said Georgia
Morton, Year 6 Mini Vinnies member.
“We have raised funds for Black Dog, Heart Disease for Kids, and this Winter Appeal is aimed at helping those struggling with the cold.
“Why keep clothes stored away in your cupboard for a long time? asked Revel Rejo,
another Year 6 Mini Vinnies member.
“Isn’t it better to give them to those in need?”
As part of the annual appeal, members of the Gloucester Senior Citizens Club, Aileen Edstein, Barbara Mansfield, and Sue Newton, along with local resident Lorraine Forbes, have crocheted 36 rugs to be distributed.
These women have contributed over 100 rugs to the appeal since 2023.
Barbara has a longstanding connection with St Joseph’s Primary School.
She worked there and her children and grandchildren were students.
“We are delighted to help with the Mini Vinnies Winter Appeal,” she told News Of The Area.
“Although Sue is now living in Brisbane, Aileen and I hope to continue supporting the Mini Vinnies for several more years, or at least as long as we can hold a crochet hook.”
This year, the rugs will be sent to the St Vincent de Paul Society in Taree for distribution to those in need.
The Mini Vinnies encourage everyone in the
Smouldering fires leave behind large amounts of creosote, while burning unseasoned softwoods produces the most.
Creosote is highly flammable, potentially toxic, and regular chimney cleaning by a professional is the best way to prevent or remove buildup.
A lot of country households prefer fireplaces because wood fuel is abundant.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) instructs those with fireplaces to burn fires fast for one to two hours, each day the fire is lit.
“If the fire smokes for
more than 10 minutes when you start it, or more than a minute when you add fuel, then there is a problem
the fuel, the
method, or both,” the EPA advises.
WITH some of the region's sports fields still soggy after the recent floods, MidCoast Council has been trialling innovative ways to keep them maintained.
Heavy equipment including tractors with slashers and zero-point mowers are usually used to keep growth under control, but the sheer weight of the machines causes damage to the playing surface.
Instead, staff have worked with local contractors to use lightweight robotic mowers which are operated
remotely.
These machines are considerably lighter resulting in less damage to the region's playing fields.
Council’s Executive Manager of Public Spaces, Liam Bulley, said the machines have allowed crews to maintain fields resulting in play returning much sooner.
“These machines only weigh 300 kilograms which greatly reduces the impact on the fields,” he explained.
“From the first trial we have seen great success and will continue to apply this
practice to grounds that are unable to be serviced using traditional cutting methods.
“Fields in Bulahdelah, Coolongolook, Nabiac and Johhny Martin Oval in Taree have been too wet to mow at all this sporting season and are now scheduled for maintenance using this lightweight mower.
“This has improved the turnaround on recovery of our fields, and we are now seeing fields becoming available for use sooner.”
school and community to check their wardrobes and donate any warm items that
with
operating
q This chimney was originally installed by an amateur and had never been swept. Creosote was visible on the roof.
are no longer needed. Community members can drop off warm winter
clothing to the front office of St Joseph’s Primary School.
q Staff have worked with local contractors to use lightweight robotic mowers.
q (Back to front) Sarah Fulton, Barbara Mansfield, Milly Fulton and the rugs.
Backing the Future for youth in NSW
THE Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) and Vincent Fairfax Foundation (VFFF) are inviting applications for grants of $50,000 from individuals to develop innovative ideas that enhance the lives of young people (aged 12-30) in remote, rural, and regional NSW.
The grants are available through the Backing the Future program.
In NSW, the program has already supported 28 individuals by investing $1.4 million in their rural youthfocused projects.
VFFF CEO Jenny Wheatley said the foundation is excited about Backing the Future’s potential to discover transformative ideas.
“Our experience shows that the hardest part of getting a project off the ground is securing initial funding to test the idea,” she said.
“This is especially true in rural and remote areas, where high costs and smaller populations make piloting new projects even more challenging.
“Backing the Future bridges this gap by trusting that leaders in local communities can create transformative opportunities
for young people, when provided with the right resources.
“Applicants not only get the grant funding, but they are also connected with the staff from FRRR, who provide additional capacity building, connections and networking to ensure that grantees have an opportunity to pilot innovative ideas,” Ms Wheatley explained.
Previous grant recipient, Bianca Bellicanta, said that the grant had more of a personal impact than what she even anticipated.
“Backing the Future gave me the chance to lead a project that truly made a difference
“With my $50,000 grant, and support from the Backing the Future team, I was able to work alongside young emerging artists from across the Bega Valley to bring a stunning mural to life.
“I created paid opportunities for these young local artists and ran creative programs that connected and inspired young people to talk about environment and community impact.
“It’s been a huge learning curve and a really rewarding way to grow my leadership and community-building skills,” Ms Bellicanta shared.
Hunter Electorate Office
Unlike many other programs, VFFF’s granting structure enables Backing the Future to fund individuals without requiring the backing of an established organisation, eliminating traditional barriers to entry.
The Youth Futures team will also be holding a webinar at 12pm (AEST) Monday 7 July, and FRRR encourages interested applicants to register to learn more. Register at https://ow.ly/
OWSH50W8a6c.
Applications are open to anyone aged 18-plus with an idea to benefit young people in their remote, rural or regional NSW community.
Authorised by Dave Layzell MP, 94 John Street, Singleton NSW 2330 Funded using
q Grant recipient Bianca Bellicanta was able to work alongside young emerging artists from across the Bega Valley to bring a stunning mural to life.
Roadblocks to decarbonisation of Australia’s freight industry
FREIGHT is critical to Australia’s economy but a University of NSW (UON) expert is warning the industry is falling behind on the road to net zero.
Freight supply chains underpin nearly every sector of the economy, delivering petrol to service stations, food to supermarket shelves and goods to retail centres across the country.
But the freight industry is under growing pressure as it struggles to align with
Australia’s sustainability targets - with the sector still heavily reliant on dieselpowered transport.
Transport engineering expert, Dr Elnaz Irannezhad from UNSW’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, warns that without urgent innovation and coordinated policy action, the industry risks becoming a roadblock to Australia’s path to net zero.
“From our ports and rails to our intermodal terminals, where containers are moved between different modes of transport, almost all our freight fleet currently runs on diesel fuel,” she said.
“There is a huge opportunity to decarbonise the freight and logistics sector – and it starts with collaboration between industry, researchers and government.”
Are we headed in the right direction?
Transport accounts for approximately 21% of Australia's total greenhouse gas emissions.
Heavy freight makes up about 40 percent of transport emissions and represents approximately seven percent of Australia's total emissions.
According to the Federal Government’s Emissions Projections 2024 report, freight emissions are expected to increase by 16 percent by 2040, due in part to the slow uptake of electric heavy vehicles.
“Compared to Europe, where green fleet adoption is further advanced, Australia’s freight challenge is unique,” said Dr Irannezhad.
“Our population and infrastructure is spread over vast distances, which makes electrification more complex.”
Regulatory inconsistencies between states
Bigger distances require bigger batteries for electric freight vehicles.
Over the years, most state transport authorities have increased the axle mass limits for the next generation of zero emission heavy vehicles to accommodate for the heavier battery load.
While this was a welcomed move from the industry, there are still inconsistencies in limits between states and territories.
In NSW, zero-emission heavy vehicles can have a higher axle weight limit of up
to eight tonnes and a tandem drive axle limit of up to 18.5 tonnes, as long as the total gross vehicle mass does not exceed 26 tonnes.
Across the border, Victorian heavy-duty electric trucks can only operate with a 7.5 tonne weight on the steer axle – half a tonne less than NSW.
“There is a lack of harmonisation in load per axle regulations across Australia,” says Dr Irannezhad.
“Electric vehicles that comply in one state can become non-compliant once they cross the border, adding another barrier to adoption.”
E-commerce growth puts pressure on supply chains
In 2024, nearly 10 million households made a purchase online, contributing to a record $A56 billion in domestic e-commerce spending.
Globally, the market was worth over $US6.3 trillion.
With many retailers now offering same or next day delivery, there is further pressure on the freight and logistics supply chain to move goods to consumers even faster.
“During the COVID-19 lockdowns, the closure of shops meant consumers were doing their shopping online –and that behaviour has stuck around,” said Dr Irannezhad.
“Orders that would have once taken days or weeks to be delivered can now arrive on your doorstep the same day or even within a few
hours.
“Companies are working around the clock on fulfilling the last mile delivery expectations.”
Last mile delivery – the final leg in the delivery chain from the manufacturer to the customer’s doorstep—is a major contributor to urban congestion.
Dr Irannezhad says there’s been a rise of micro hubs or local fulfillment centres to keep up with demand, especially in larger cities such as New York.
“In Australia, a majority of the fleet making these last mile deliveries are not electric – especially when you move further away from the city centre,” she said.
“If we want to reduce environmental impacts, we must connect these fulfilment centres with sustainable transport options.”
What needs to happen next?
Dr Irannezhad says the challenge of investing in high-powered charging infrastructure mirrors a familiar dilemma: which comes first — the vehicles or the charging stations?
Without widespread charging infrastructure, freight companies are hesitant to adopt electric trucks. But until more lowemission vehicles are on the road, there’s little demand to build the infrastructure.
“The same can be said about importing low emission trucks to Australia.
Since we’re a smaller market, the technologies
available to us are seven years behind the United States and countries in the European Union.”
Similar to the recent New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) which aims to reduce emissions from new passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles, Dr Irannezhad said we also need a fuel-efficiency standard for heavy vehicles.
“Currently, heavy vehicles in Australia must comply with Euro V emissions standards under the Australian Design Rules. While these standards regulate criteria pollutants such as CO, HC, NOx, they fail to address CO2 emissions which is directly linked to fuel efficiency,” she said.
“In stark contrast, the United States, European Union, India and Canada all have mandated heavy vehicle emissions standards for decades.
“For example, the European Union has set emission reduction targets for heavy-duty vehicles (HDV) aiming for a 15 percent cut by 2025, 30 percent by 2030, and 45 percent by 2035, with the ultimate goal of 100 per zero emission HDV sales by 2040.
“If Australia is serious about meeting our emission targets, we need to raise the bar.
“More incentives and subsidies and clear fuelefficiency standard for heavy vehicles are just some of the ways we can help lower our emissions.”
q Transport engineering expert, Dr Elnaz Irannezhad from UNSW’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
q The freight industry is under growing pressure as it struggles to align with Australia’s sustainability targets. Photo: NSW Government.
BEST ON THE BOX
SATURDAY
THAT BLACKFELLA SHOW
ABC TV, 7.30pm
Premiering on the eve of NAIDOC Week, this one-ofa-kind variety special guarantees laughs, music and quality yarns told in front of a studio audience. Aussie icon Ernie Dingo and ABC News Breakfast journo Bridget Brennan host, with musician, activist and social media star Isaac Compton (above right, with Dingo and Brennan) providing comic relief. While it’s a loud, proud celebration of Indigenous voices and culture, That Blackfella Show aspires to be a source of entertainment and a point of connection for all Australians. It’s a stacked hour of power that TV has been crying out for.
Now that we’ve seen all 12 celebs (and host Sonia Kruger) put their best footwork forward, the first elimination looms for the second batch of stars. and Away’s Kyle Shilling opens tonight’s show with a powerful Viennese waltz, before newsreader Karina Carvalho shuns her serious side for a sexy salsa, and Mia Fevola pays tribute to her mum Alex by waltzing to a sentimental song. It’s a hard act to follow, but Shaun Micallef (pictured) brings his very best Fred Astaire to the foxtrot. Then, the only way is up for Osher Günsberg, who’s determined to improve upon his single-digit score. Comedian Felicity Ward closes the show with a paper-doll cha cha that’s anything but onedimensional. This disco inferno is only just heating up.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Shetland: Scotland’s Wondrous Isles. 8.25 Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter. (PGv, R) 9.20 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Atlantic Crossing. (Ma, R)
12.05 True Colours. (Mlv, R)
3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
TUESDAY
GREAT CONTINENTAL RAILWAY JOURNEYS
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs visits Jimmy Rees. 8.00 Football. AFL. Round 17. West Coast v GWS Giants. 11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
12.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R) The team explores ASMR. 1.00 Nurses. (Ma, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 NBC Today.
SBS, 7.30pm
The always colourful Michael Portillo (pictured) and his trusty 1936 Bradshaw’s Continental Handbook are back for an eighth season of riding the rails through culture and history. This season sees Michael journey into Europe, the Balkans, Central Asia and India, seeing how things have changed since Bradshaw’s days and immersing himself in traditions and practices. The journey begins with a trip through Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Michael faces some modern-day gladiators, assumes the duties of stationmaster and explores an organic olive farm, before discovering some beautiful 15th-century frescoes in a tiny church.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Canterbury Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos. From Accor Stadium, Sydney. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Canterbury Bulldogs versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.
10.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5 Late. 5.00 Fishing Australia. (R) The team visits South Australia’s Port Lincoln. 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R) Shane checks out a laneway full of restaurants. 6.00
SATURDAY, July 5
Of Fires. (Malv, R)
10.55 Little Disasters. (Mals, R) 11.40 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. (Final, R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.50 Dance Life. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet. (PG)
8.25 Hitler’s Jewish Soldier? Australia Uncovered. (Mav, R)
9.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 1.
2.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R)
3.05 Blue Water Safari. (PGaw, R)
4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Big Steal. Continued. (1990, PG) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.05 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 10.00 Suffragette. (2015, M) Noon The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 2.40 RBG. (2018, PG) 4.30 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 6.30 Music & Lyrics. (2007) 8.30 May December. (2023) 10.40 Alma & Oskar. (2022,
SUNDAY, July 6
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Madv) Stella is thrown into a tailspin.
8.50 Little Disasters. (Mal) Social Services threatens to split up the Carrisfords.
9.40 Namatjira Project: The Quest For Justice. (Ml, R) Charts the story of the Namatjira family.
11.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Abbott Elementary. 10.15 Speechless. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mont-Saint-Michel: Rising Again. Looks at Mont-Saint-Michel, a triumph of technical prowess, spiritual ambition and architectural audacity.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2. Lauwin-Planque to Boulogne-surMer. 209.1km hilly stage. From France.
2.10 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
3.05 Blue Water Safari. (PGalw, R)
4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 APAC Weekly.
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(2007, PG) 11.05 History Of The Occult. (2020, M, Spanish) 2.35 The Big Steal. (1990, Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 6.25 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991) 8.30 This Boy’s The Broken Land. (2021, M, Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
7.30 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007, G, R) A man is ordered to build an ark. Steve Carell.
9.30 MOVIE: No Hard Feelings. (2023, MA15+lns) A woman tries to help a teenage boy. Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman.
11.40 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mals, R)
1.05 Nurses. (Ma, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. 8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple know it’s time to make a decision. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm, R) Ambulance NSW responds to calls about an 88-year-old with a
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl) The second group hits the ballroom floor once again.
8.30 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.30 The Philpotts: A Very British Horror. (Mlsv) Examines a house fire. 11.00 Crime Investigation Australia. (Mav, R) 12.20 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl) Ordinary Australians become travel critics, continuing with a trip to San Francisco, where they explores its steep hills, see some new technology and take in Yosemite National Park. 8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.10 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia. (Ml, R)
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2.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
3.10 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (R)
3.55 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.30 9-1-1. (Mav) Athena investigates the brutal beating of a man found behind a grocery store.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)
12.30 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Malv)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Parental Guidance. (PGas) Eight sets of parents with very different parenting styles put their methods to the test. 9.00 100% Footy. (M) Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, Cam Smith and James Bracey look at the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel of some of the sports’ most influential figures.
10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8 Late.
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7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (Return, PGav)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4.
2.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
3.00 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (R)
3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Dana’s worried for Irene.
7.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mlns) The couples receive another surprise crate and face off at the next Couples Cove.
10.25 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
11.30 Police Custody USA: Meth Wars. (Madl, R) Cops try to bring down a drug kingpin.
12.30 Fairly Legal. (Ma, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Paramedics. (Return, Mlm) 8.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) Hosted by Brad Fittler, Danika Mason and Andrew Johns.
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THURSDAY,
July 10
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) 10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Malv) 11.20 Stags. (MA15+adv)
12.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 3. New South Wales v Queensland. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 3 of the State of Origin match between New South Wales and Queensland. 11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10. Quarter-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10 Late. Quarter-finals. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.
1.55 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 2.55 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (PGad, R)
3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.15 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson. 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Running On Empty. (PGa) Looks at an Air Tahoma cargo plane crash.
10.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PG)
11.30 Evil By Design. (Mav, R)
12.35 Life. (Madv, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 2. Wests Tigers v Canterbury Bulldogs.
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THE NSW Government tabled the 2024 State of the Environment Report last week.
Compiled by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), the report is published every three years.
According to EPA CEO Tony Chappel, the 2024 report indicates that climate change is already a major factor impacting many environmental trends.
“In 2021-22, greenhouse gas emissions in NSW were 111 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, which is 27 percent lower than the annual rate back in 2005,” Mr Chappel said.
The report found that sea levels rose by 12cm between
1991 and 2021, and may rise by up to one metre by the end of the 21st century.
Severe fire weather days and hot days (35°C or more) are also projected to increase.
“Average temperatures across the state have already risen 1.4 °C since 1910 and sea surface temperatures in the Sydney area have increased by about 0.14 0.2°C per decade since the 1950s,” Mr Chappel said.
Native vegetation cover has also declined over the past three years.
“The ability of remaining habitats in NSW to support native plants, animals and ecosystems has dropped to 29 percent of their original capacity since
pre-industrialisation,” Mr Chappel said.
Additionally the number of threatened species listings in NSW has increased by 36 since December 2020.
In 2024, more than 600 plant species and 300 animal species in NSW are threatened and risk extinction.
The report found NSW air quality however meets national standards most of the time.
“In the past three years air quality has been negatively affected during extreme weather events, such as storms and bushfires,” Mr Chappel said.
Most soils in NSW are in a moderate condition, according to the report,
although much of the state's agricultural land is becoming slightly more acidic, with soil pH changing by at least 0.15 from 2006-20.
Good rainfall in the past three years has helped improve water quality in some areas, but may also have been associated with significant fish kill events during that time.
Coastal vegetation and habitats such as saltmarsh, mangroves and seagrass continue to be threatened by development and climate change, Mr Chappel said.
Invasive species continue to exert pressure on native plants and animals.
“New threats, such as fire ants, will continue to pose a significant biodiversity risk if not eradicated,” he said.
Greens MP and spokesperson for the
environment and climate change Sue Higginson, said the report paints a “catastrophic picture”.
“The biodiversity crisis has continued unabated in NSW, despite Premier Chris Minns promising to halt extinction in NSW, with 36 new species added to the threatened species list since 2020 and a shocking five percent increase in the number of animal species threatened with extinction.
“With average temperatures in NSW already 1.4 degrees celsius above earliest records, we can assume with confidence that this means our state is already living beyond the 1.5 degrees that was legislated as a target less than two years ago.
“The revelations that sea levels have risen by 12
New paramedic interns for the Hunter
TEN new paramedic interns set to begin the on-road component of their 12-month internships in the Hunter region, taking their next steps towards becoming fully qualified paramedics.
centimetres in 30 years pales compared to the existential threat posed by the likely additional one metre sea level rise predicted by the report between now and the end of the century.”
Ms Higginson said regional NSW and agricultural districts are in “serious decline” on almost all measures, noting “significant losses to woody and non-woody native vegetation, increasing rates of soil acidification, and plummeting levels of organic carbon in our soil”.
“Of the 70 key indicators covered in this report, just seven of them show any improvement.
“The number of indicators that are going backwards is more than three times higher with close to double remaining unknown.”
Four of the interns will be based in Hunter Zone 1, with the remaining six heading to Hunter Zone 2. Zone 1 is a smaller geographical area which includes parts of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Port Stephens, while Zone 2 covers the remainder of the Hunter.
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score of 58¾. In second place and a touch under three strokes back were David Maddalena, Jonny Tighe, James Searle and Trevor Middlebrook 61 5/8.
Winning team member Steve Macdonald was the only
Nearest-to-the-Pin trophy winner at the 4th and 13th holes after finishing 1189 cm from the hole. It was a “full house” at the shorter 6th and 15th holes with the four NTP trophies shared by Ken Kelly in A grade, Jeff Reynolds in B grade and Bill Murray in C grade with Dale Rabett the best of the women golfers;
These placements are part of a broader intake by NSW Ambulance, which on Friday officially welcomed 127 new paramedic interns and 28 trainee emergency
they finished 599 cm, 380 cm, 445 cm and 760 cm from the hole respectively.
The long drive trophies at the 8th and 17th holes were won by David Maddalena, Mike Peters, Les Clarke and Kim Arney representing the three grades and the women golfers respectively.
The Super Sevens for the week ending Friday 27 June saw another good-sized field competing with the win going
medical call takers during an induction ceremony at the State Operations Centre at Sydney Olympic Park.
Minister for Health Ryan Park said the induction of these new health staff reflects the “continued
to Craig McLeod for his 17 points.
Ball winners were Paul Blanch, Paul Blanch, Rod Burrows, Trevor Sharp, 14 and Steve Williams 13 on a
growth and evolution of NSW Ambulance”.
“Each new officer has already demonstrated the core values of integrity, compassion, and service which remains central to NSW Ambulance,” he said.
count back.
This coming Saturday, 5 July the Gloucester Club are playing their July Monthly Medal sponsored by the Arkwood Family and the
Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said the interns were stepping into a “vital role”.
“Our region deserves strong, reliable frontline care and these interns will be a valuable part of that. “They’re not just training - they’re making a difference.”
following Saturday there is scheduled the Club’s Men’s Foursomes Championships sponsored by Col Laurie and Roy Crichton.
Gloucester Lady Bowlers
By Jennifer BURLEY
THE Quarter Finals of the Minor Singles Championship was played in Gusty conditions the results being: Penny Gibson 25 defeated Sue Bryant 3. Suzanne Cross 25 defeated Jill Carson 13. And in a nail biter, Karen Heiningher 26 defeated Ruth Redman 24.
Thus next week in the Semi Final Karen vs Penny and Suzanne will play Paula Standen who had the bye today. Nine ladies fronted for Social Play, that being 1 game of 3 bowl pairs, and a game of Triples with a swinger, shortened to 10 ends because of the conditions. Lorraine Ratcliffe(swinger)Gina Dalmulder and Denise Redman 11 defeated Lorraine, Jill Everett and Norma Relf 4 and in the Pairs Julie Kriss and Jenny Burley 16 defeated Bev Murray and Paula Standen 6. The draw has been done for the Major Singles Championship set down for play on 9th July and is displayed on the notice board.
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Gloucester Scorpions Soccer Club – Round 13
By Trudy SCHULTZ
UNDER brilliant winter sunshine, the Gloucester Scorpions took to the fields for Round 13 with energy, enthusiasm, and plenty of community spirit.
From our youngest Mini Roos to our Senior Men's team, it was another exciting weekend of football.
Mini Roos
Proudly sponsored by Gloucester Valley Landscape Supplies
Our littlest Scorpions — representing Australia Post Gloucester, Batter & Dough, and CalCo Surveyors — are growing in confidence each week. Despite CalCo being short on numbers, all players showed great spirit, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The focus on passing and shared play is beginning to shine through on the field.
Division 3
Sponsored by Kelly+Partners Chartered Accountants
• Level Electrical vs Ollies
Service Centre
An entertaining match, with Ollies’ Tom and Laila taking strong shots on goal. Level Electrical displayed consistent teamwork and defensive cohesion, making it a well-contested fixture.
• Gloucester Landscapes vs The Common
Both teams delivered a quality performance, highlighting growth and confidence from all players.
Division 2
Sponsored by IGA Loveys Grocers
• Chilli Air & Electrical vs Ray White Gloucester
A thrilling and even match. Strong performances came from Forest, Liam, and Jason in goals for Ray White, with Kit and Olivia showing great defensive work. For Chilli Air, Ted and Bentley stood out.
Final Score: 4–3 to Chilli Air & Electrical
• Accommodation Gloucester vs Gloucester Landscapes
A strong turnout from both squads made for a lively game. Accommodation Gloucester dominated with smooth passing and excellent finishing.
Final Score: 6–1 to Accommodation Gloucester
Division 1
Sponsored by Gloss-Ter Carwash
• Batter & Dough vs Australia Post Gloucester
A solid performance by Batter & Dough secured them the win in this top-division clash.
Final Score: 4–1 to Batter & Dough
Turner Freeman Scorpions Representative Teams
• U13s – Gloucester Scorpions vs Taree Wildcats
Final Score: 8–1 to Gloucester
The Scorpions dominated from the outset, with clinical finishing and tight team coordination. Taree managed a consolation goal, but Gloucester’s control and intensity made the difference
Davies in solid Vets Golf Win
By Peter WILDBLOOD
TUESDAY 24 June a modest field of Veteran Golfers turned out to play an Individual Stableford sponsored by Johanna and Col Ware. The course is still playing on the heavy side and scores were not up to the usual high standard.
The winner with 33 Stableford points was Carolyn Davies and balls were won by Mark Stone and Brian McInnes 29; Sally Higgins took home the last ball on offer with 24 points. The Nearest-to-the-Pin at the 6th and 15th holes was won by Gai Falla. On Tuesday this week
Evelyn Blanch in close golf victory
By Peter WILDBLOOD
TUESDAY 24 June a modest field of Veteran Golfers turned out to play an Individual Stableford sponsored by Johanna and Col Ware.
the Gloucester Veterans will have played an Individual v Par event sponsored by Paul Griffiths. Next Tuesday, 8 July, there will be an Arthur Poynting sponsored Individual Stableford also played as a qualifying round for the annual Radford Webb Match Play event.
ball on offer with 24 points.
The Nearest-to-the-Pin at the 6th and 15th holes was won by Gai Falla.
in a confident home win.
• U11s – Gloucester Scorpions vs Great Lakes United Vikettes
Final Score: 9–0 to Gloucester
A strong second-half performance saw the U11s pile on the goals after leading 3–0 at the break. Standout goal scorers included Zeke (3), Will (2), Elijah (2), Olsen (1), and Roy (1), with notable defensive work and goalkeeping from Brock. A
true team effort.
Men’s Senior League
• Gloucester vs Great Lakes Raiders
Facing the third-placed team on the ladder, the Scorpions held strong through the first half with quick counterattacks and structured defence. Despite their efforts, the Raiders pulled ahead in the second half.
Final Score: 4–1 to Great Lakes Raiders
Strong individual performances came from Cameron Hughes in goals and Peter Rollison in defence.
Next Game: Home vs Great Lakes Vikings – 1:30pm As we head into the final round before the school holiday break, the Gloucester Scorpions would like to extend heartfelt thanks to every parent, team manager, volunteer, and supporter who helps bring game day together.
Your time, energy, and support mean everything to the club.
Gloucester Parkrun
By Carolyn DAVIES
IT WAS a small crowd of 18 finishers that ventured out of bed on a misty morning for Gloucester's parkrun number 211 on Saturday. Visitors from Sydney were the first to arrive for the event, then locals gradually appeared out of the mist, timing their arrival to minimise how long they had to stand in the cold.
The group looked nonplussed when the Run Director started the event ('do we have to?' was written on their faces). But they eventually set off for their 5 kilometre walk/run, past the flowing Gloucester river and the park trees losing the last of their autumn leaves.
The first male finisher was Nigel Baker in 26.02,
on his first parkrun at Gloucester, with Jessica Lyford the first female home in a personal best time of 27.56.
It was a morning of tales - John Watts proffered his excuse for not coming the week before ('I couldn't be bothered' was all he could manage); while visitor Heather Morgan told how she had driven up the night before from Sydney on a whim to try out the Gloucester parkrun (on her 425th parkrun.).
But the strangest tale of all had to be that of John Bayley who claimed he had done a personal best time after being bitten by a snake during the week (don't try it at home), although the parkrun stats later showed he was 30 seconds behind his best time.
As usual, there was a band of volunteers for the event. Di Mansfield was recovering from her 100th run celebrations from the week before, and lamenting that she didn't have the latest parkrun gloves which had the special pad on the finger to allow the timekeeper to keep their gloves on while volunteering at that task! Di teamed up with Steve Robinson on finish tokens - who managed to do his task and talk to everyone at the same time. Regular volunteer Rod Eckels was the scanner; while Bill Murray was tail walker guiding the group from behind, while keeping up a non-stop conversation with fellow walker John Rosenbaum.
Gloucester Bowling Club
By Diane PRITCHARD
THURSDAY, MEN’S BOWLS –26 JUNE
The winner with 33 Stableford points was Carolyn Davies and balls were won by Mark Stone and Brian McInnes 29; Sally Higgins took home the last
The course is still playing on the heavy side and scores were not up to the usual high standard.
On Tuesday this week the Gloucester Veterans will have played an Individual v Par event sponsored by Paul Griffiths. Next Tuesday, 8 July, there will be an Arthur Poynting sponsored Individual Stableford also played as a qualifying round for the annual Radford Webb Match Play event.
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Adrian Rovere & Terry Carson def Chris Pritchard and Jim Henderson 28-13 (17+15)
Rob Gibson, Noel Cook & Mick Wade def Alex Laurie, Harry Cox & Paul Sheridan 24-12 (17+12)
Paul Young & Darren Dallas (guest) drew with
Jordy Thompson & Tony Miles (guest) 21-all (14+0) Neville Atkins, Ken Bryant & Terry Davies def Col Hebblewhite, Steve Kriss & Doug Bright 23-20 (15+3)
SATURDAY, MIXED BOWLS – 28 JUNE
The day started out quite chilly, but after the mist lifted the sun came out and it became a lovely, warm morning. The results were as follows:
Rob Gibson, David Hjorth & Julie Kriss (swinger) def Jim Henderson, Sue Bryant & Julie Kriss 25-8 (18-17) Steve Kriss, Chris Pritchard & Joan Ridgeway def Adrian Rovere, Penny Gibson & Michael Way 16-13 (12+3)
On a final end flourish, Ken Bryant & Diane Pritchard def Terry Carson & Terry Davies 15-13 (11+2)
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Charity Day
By Peter WILDBLOOD
THERE was a good-sized field to celebrate the annual Westpac Helicopter Charity Day at the Gloucester Golf Course on Saturday 28 June with many also celebrating being “back on the paddock” after the course was effectively closed for two months with the heavy rains experienced throughout the region.
The event, as tradition would have it, was a Four Person Ambrose played in fine sunny and cool conditions.
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q Steve Macdonald, Dave Robbins, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service representative Richard Jones, Steve Williams and Paul Garland.
