By John WATTS
NEW Zealand might have had its Burt Munro, the motorbike rider immortalised by The World’s Fastest Indian, but Gloucester has Steve Rogers.
Steve, 62, who retired to Gloucester about three years ago, is this week competing in Speed Week on Lake Gairdner in outback South Australia.
He’ll be riding his 1103 cc Ducati Panigale V4 motorbike.
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XPT TRAIN services to and from Gloucester are to be significantly disrupted for at least 12 months from mid-March.
Presently, Gloucester has three services each way, but the NSW Government has announced that one of these is to be by coach.
For some time, the NSW Government has been promising that the aged XPT trains which service Gloucester will be replaced by a new fleet of modern trains.
“In February 2019, NSW Government awarded a contract to Momentum Trains, an international consortium to deliver the Regional Rail Project,” Transport for NSW (TfNSW) explains on its website.
“The Regional Rail Project contract includes the design, build, and maintenance of the new Regional Rail fleet and also the design, build, maintenance and operation of the new purpose-built Mindyarra Maintenance Centre in Dubbo.
“A timeline for the delivery of the balance of the trains will be confirmed once the manufacturing testing and assurance phase has been completed.”
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Speed Week is organised and run by Dry Lake Races Australia (DRLA).
“It's straight-line speed on ‘the big white dyno’, as fast as you can go on a salt lake in the remote Australian outback,” DRLA explains.
“There is no setting like it anywhere in the
There is no information about when the new trains might come into service, particularly on the North Coast line through Gloucester.
News Of The Area asked TfNSW when Gloucester residents are likely to see the new trains pulling into the station.
The following reply was received: “The fleet of XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains will be replaced with trains that will provide new
world, it is a truly unique event in a spectacular location.
“There is an amazing range of cars, motorcycles and trucks dating from the turn of the century to modern day.”
Steve has been riding motor bikes for over 40 years, but this will be the first time he has taken part in this event.
He is regarded as a
safety features, improved comfort, accessibility, facilities, and reliability for passengers who travel from many NSW regional centres to Sydney, as well as Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane.
“The new Regional Rail fleet, purchased in 2019, is continuing to arrive with three trains now in Australia.
“Throughout 2025, we will see more trains arriving in Australia, including both the six-car long regional, and three-
“rookie”, which means he will be required to demonstrate that he is capable of a speed record attempt before he can even open the throttle.
“The speed record for the category that I’ve entered is 209.839mph (337.7031356kph), but I’ll be over the moon if I can get over 200mph,” Steve said.
His category is
car short regional trains.”
Again, no specific dates were provided, however on 19 February, Jenny Aitchison, Minister for Regional Transport, announced that the Government was going to spend $40.3 million over five years to upgrade and refurbish the existing, more than 40-years-old, XPT fleet.
“To allow for these essential upgrades of the XPT fleet, NSW TrainLink will operate two out of the six daily
rail services between Grafton and Sydney with premium coaches for approximately 12 months from mid-March 2025,” the Minister said.
The services where buses will replace the trains are Route 36 from Grafton to Sydney and Route 35 Sydney to Grafton.
Route 36 normally departs Gloucester at 10.56am and Route 35 normally arrives at Gloucester at 4.22pm.
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By Wendy BUSWELL
THE Gloucester Pony Club
has a rich history within the local community, spanning
over 50 years developing horsemanship skills in young riders.
"Pony Club members learn basic riding skills,
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aerobics, the pool is a vital facility for young people in the swimming club, and others who simply want to cool off or enjoy themselves.
“The Gloucester pool is not just for recreation; it’s an important fitness facility,” said Susan.
“I have been trying to get the pool to extend its opening period for some time, but at a community meeting last year the Council said it wouldn’t keep it open any longer because it was a financial burden on the Council.
“After the pool closes young people wishing to keep training or just swimming for fun will have to travel to Forster, which has many swimming facilities.”
Those living in or near Forster are spoiled for choice when it comes to swimming facilities with many beaches, the ocean baths, the Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure Centre (open all year round from 6am to 8pm) and the Tuncurry Water Playground (open all year round from 9am to 7pm).
Susan’s observations
about how the Gloucester pool might be better utilised come from years of knowledge gained working as a TAFE-qualified pool manager, a swimming instructor, and a lifeguard.
As well as seeking to have the pool kept open longer, Susan has been trying to get the Council to agree to open the pool earlier on Saturdays and Sundays, because at present it only opens at 11AM.
News Of The Area sought comment from the Council about why the pool closure could not align with the end of the school holidays, and why it only opens at 11AM on weekends.
“The elected Council resolved to align pool open and closing dates with daylight saving periods to provide consistency of opening and closing times,” said the Council spokesperson, although not explaining what the closure had to do with daylight saving.
“Extending the season for the extra three weeks comes with a significant cost for a small number of users.
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safety around horses, and the importance of caring for their horses," said Sally Maslen, the Pony Club Secretary.
Sally's involvement with
“It costs approximately $4000 per week to open the pool (excluding any public holiday implications that Easter would bring) and an additional 1000kWh/week of electricity and chemical
the Gloucester Pony Club began when she was in primary school.
"I loved Pony Club as a young person. It was great
costs a longer period would require.
“The pool has opened at this time (11AM) for at least the last 10 years.
“This is to balance the lifeguard requirements
fun, and I met other people who loved horses," Sally told News Of The Area.
"Pony Club is about making friends and having fun.”
Pony Club President Erin Lute echoed this sentiment and added that the club encouraged participation from riders of all levels.
“Our instructors focus on creating a supportive and safe environment for all skill levels,” Erin said.
While participants are required to have a horse, ownership is not necessary.
Riders can always borrow a horse from a friend.
Membership is open to those aged between five and
across the hydro pool and the outdoor pool.”
Susan does not accept Council’s reasoning, and has gathered over 220 signatures on a petition in support of her campaign.
25.
As riders gain experience, skilled instructors introduce them to a variety of disciplines including dressage, camp drafting and jumping.
Riders eager to test their skills can participate in various local and regional competitions.
"There are zone days and interclub days, as well as pony camps for riders to interact with people outside the Gloucester Club," Sally said.
The Gloucester Pony Club will host a “Come and Try Day” on Sunday, 13 April, from 9am to 12pm.
“The fact that something has been done for 10 years is no reason to keep doing it,” she said.
By John WATTS
GLOUCESTER born and bred Allan “Joe” Smith was a talented second rower
with the Gloucester Rugby League team that won the premiership in 1958.
Even after he had hung up his boots, Joe attended
most matches as a trained first aider and founded the local mixed touch football competition.
Rugby league was not
By Wendy BUSWELL
STEVEN Jankovic, a landscape artist from Maitland, has honed his artistic skills for as long as he can remember but has officially identified as an artist for 36 years.
The Gloucester Gallery's current exhibition, "Returning To The Mountains," showcases Steven's passion for the environment.
It is his first show at the venue.
"The excellent
reputation of the gallery played a significant role in my decision to choose this space for my exhibition," he told News Of The Area.
"In tandem with the gallery's reputation is the fact that the Gloucester surroundings were the primary inspiration for the landscapes in this exhibition and I felt it was important to exhibit them here.”
Steven draws inspiration from nature and the dramatic, visually
striking landscapes he encounters.
"I love being immersed in the landscape and exploring what is in front of me; flowing water, rock formations, wildflowers.”
Australian landscape artists such as Fred Williams, Arthur Boyd, and Idris Murphy have influenced Steven's art.
He has developed his own style by using base colours and layering oils to create intricate details.
Alongside painting, Steven explores nature with alternate media, such as welded sculptures using recycled materials and photography.
Steven will actively engage with visitors throughout his exhibition by bringing his painting tools to the Gloucester Gallery on Saturdays and Sundays.
"I plan to lay out a large drop sheet while working at the gallery.
"This setup will allow me to create art in real-time while allowing visitors to witness the artistic process up close. My passion for art is a driving force in my life, propelling me to explore new ideas, push boundaries, and closely observe the ever-changing environment around me."
“Returning To The Mountains” will be on show until 23 March.
Joe’s only sporting love. He was also a keen life saver at Blackhead Beach, and was recognised for his sporting talents by being chosen to be a torchbearer for the 1956 Melbourne Olympics.
Joe lived all his life in Gloucester until six weeks before his death in Toronto Nursing Home on 4 February, aged 88.
Joe was born in the Roma Hospital in Barrington Street as one of six children of Fred and Dora Smith.
Two of Joe’s siblings, Elaine Maslen and Ken Smith, still live in Gloucester.
As a youngster, Joe was a keen Scout - on one occasion attending a Jamboree in New Guinea.
It was Joe’s father who donated the land for the construction of the Scout Hall on the corner of Church and Phillip streets – the building now used by the Gloucester Charities Bookshop.
After leaving Gloucester High School at 14, Joe worked variously as a truck driver, dairy farm worker, council ranger and dog catcher, although for the last 35 years before his retirement at
77 he worked at the Water Treatment Plant.
The love of Joe’s life was his wife Nancy (Hazell), and Joe was devastated when she died of cancer after 40 years of marriage.
Nancy was also prominent in Gloucester sporting circles, with the netball complex in Gloucester District Park bearing her name.
For the last 16 years, Joe’s companion was Patty West who devotedly cared for him in the years before his death.
Joe is survived by Peter, Mark and Anne, his children with Nancy, and three grandchildren, Jenna, Tahnia and Georgie.
process which also included conversations with over 1700 people, along with 429 phone appointments and email enquiries.
THE draft MidCoast Local Environmental Plan (LEP) was endorsed by councillors on Wednesday, 26 February.
It will now be submitted to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure for the final stages of approval.
The LEP outlines plans for local development and land use and has been the subject of extensive community consultation over several years.
More than 51,000 letters were sent to landholders as part of the consultation
More than 500 submissions were received during the consultation period, along with two petitions.
This feedback has been considered and various changes made to the draft LEP as a result.
NSW Seniors Festival is a great initiative that recognises and values the contributions of older adults in our community. We encourage everyone to take part in the many fantastic activities happening across our region. Happy NSW Seniors Festival!
KAINE Tarlinton, Managing Director of Buildcert, has been elected the President of the Housing Industry Association (HIA) Hunter region.
“A Hunter based certifier and licensed builder with over 20 years’ experience Kaine has become the HIA Hunter’s eighth Regional President,” said Craig Jennion, HIA Hunter Executive Director.
“For the next two years Kaine, along with newly elected Vice-President Rodney Tullipan of Valletta Homes and nine other HIA members, will form the Hunter Regional Executive Committee,” said Mr Jennion.
The role of the Regional Executive Committee is to represent the local region, assist in the development of HIA policies and provide a local
forum to deal with regional issues.
Other members elected to the Regional Executive Committee include David Butler, Greg Doodson, Matthew Edwards, Kristy Francis, Paul Le Mottee, Allan MacKay, Joey Nicol, Richard Osborn and Daniel Syddall.
“I am confident that the experience, relationships across the industry, and enthusiasm of the Regional Executive Committee members will strengthen our ability to respond to both local and national matters,” said Mr Jennion.
The appointments also provided an opportunity to acknowledge outgoing President Greg Doodson.
“During Greg's presidency we saw all levels of government
finally recognise the significant issue of housing supply while at the same time industry continued to face price increases, skilled labour struggles, substantial interest rate hikes and a fall in consumer confidence,” said newly appointed President Mr Tarlinton.
“The knock-on effect was that we saw a decrease in local building approvals at a time it was irrevocably recognised that housing supply is the priority.
“I would like to acknowledge the significant contribution and commitment that Greg has provided the Association, and I look forward over the next two years to building on his legacy and that of previous Hunter region Presidents,” said Mr Tarlinton.
FARMERS have called for more funding to get feral pests under control as a new report finds NSW has the highest number of feral mammal species in the nation.
NSW Farmers' Conservation and Resource Management Committee Chair Bronwyn Petrie said
the data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics had come as no surprise to farmers battling a surging number of pests across the state.
“It’s little wonder we’re the feral capital of Australia –we’ve got hordes of feral pigs and packs of wild dogs as well as feral deer, foxes, cats,
rabbits and mice to boot,” Mrs Petrie said.
“This is just the start of a long list of feral species that farmers are battling to control as these pests wreak havoc and harm production across the key agricultural regions of our state, trashing crops and pastures and even killing livestock.”
I’ve known Alison Penfold a long time and I’m supporting her because I know she will listen, care and deliver like I have.
Alison will stand up for you when others won’t. She will fight for policies to get Australia back on track and bring down the cost of living.
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Lyne
More funding to deliver coordinated, long-term, cross-tenure pest control programs around the state would be critical to get NSW’s pest problems under control, Mrs Petrie said, with animal pests expected to cause damages in excess of $489 million annually by 2026.
“This destructive front
of feral species is not only putting a chokehold on food and fibre production, but the costs to control them are huge, and farmers can’t fix this problem alone,” Mrs Petrie said.
“The number of feral species has been growing since 2010, and no doubt there will be more feral
animal species, in increasing numbers, to come.
“Consistent, coordinated funding for feral animal control is what our state needs if we want to get these pests under control for the benefit of our landscapes, environment, biosecurity and biodiversity – four things critical to our future.”
across the Hunter are being urged to jump online to nominate their local volunteers for the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards.
The awards are an annual program run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in every region across NSW.
Hunter volunteers can be nominated for an award across seven separate categories, with recipients recognised at one of 25 regional ceremonies throughout the year.
The Hunter award finalists are then invited to represent their region at the State Gala ceremony, where the NSW Volunteer of the Year is announced by the Hon. Jodie Harrison, the NSW Minister with responsibility for volunteering.
The latest report on
volunteering in NSW shows that around 4.3 million people volunteer across the state each year, contributing $178 billion in social and economic benefits.
It also reveals that volunteer awards and recognition are one of the most important ways to help retain volunteers and recruit new volunteers.
The Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate, urged people from across the Hunter to nominate their neighbours, colleagues or family members for an award in 2025.
“Every day, volunteers are out there in their communities helping to run vital services and events,” Ms Rygate said.
“Local communities across the Hunter would not be the same without volunteers.
“Nominating your local volunteer for these
FIRE and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has launched the latest tool in its technological arsenal, a drone that can “smell”.
The FRNSW Aviation Unit and Hazardous Material teams are constantly looking for innovative ways to utilise the drone fleet, first formed in the aftermath of the Black Summer Bushfires.
The smelling capability of the new drone means crews can now use drones to detect potential threats in the air with firefighters able to maintain a safe distance and protect the wider public.
“It’s terrific to see Fire and Rescue NSW continuing to explore new technologies to safeguard its firefighters and keep the broader NSW community safe,” Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said.
“This is just the latest in an ever-growing list of FRNSW drone capabilities
awards sends a clear message that their work is valued and does not go unnoticed.”
which means firefighters can have eyes – and a nose – on any blazes they’re battling.
“The drones can fly over built-up areas, assess the risk, and help authorities protect people in their homes, at work, or in critical infrastructure such as schools or hospitals.
“Firefighters are prepared for anything, including embracing new technologies to protect the irreplaceable.”
The drone was successfully deployed during last month’s response to a major fire and chemical emergency at a waste recycling plant at St Marys in Sydney’s west.
One of several drones deployed at the scene by firefighting crews, the smelling drone was able to analyse the smoke from the fire, identifying its chemical make-up and determining any potential risk to the public.
More than 139,000 volunteers from more than 500 community-based organisations were recognised as part of the 2024 awards, making the Awards one of the largest volunteer recognition programs across the country.
The drone also analysed the atmosphere around burning gas cylinders within the plant to determine potential air quality impacts.
This new drone can detect 12 different chemicals in the air including chlorine, carbon dioxide, and a range of flammable gases.
The drone can then provide live data and gas readings to Command Posts, the FRNSW Strategic Operations Centre at Alexandria, or to scientific support staff for analysis.
Other drones in the FRNSW fleet can collect water samples for chemical testing, there are smaller drones able to enter buildings through small openings to search for trapped people or identify structural threats, and drones fitted with infrared cameras which can assist during overnight search and rescue missions.
Drones were used
extensively in the aftermath of the 2022 Northern Rivers floods, carrying out damage assessments over vital infrastructure and identifying debris for collection.
Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell said, “The drone that can smell means we can assess dangerous environments quickly to keep our people and the community safe.
“Our crews are highly trained to deal with hazardous materials emergencies, but this type of drone means we don’t have to risk anyone’s safety when trying to identify potentially dangerous substances.
“When crews arrive at the scene of a fire, they can quickly get one of these drones airborne to determine the threat we’re dealing with, and make crucial decisions based on immediate information.”
sponsor Beyond Bank, and supporters Mint Awards and SIXT.
The 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are supported by Principal Partner the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, regional awards
This year, a new Emergency Volunteer of the Year Award has been introduced, for volunteers or community groups who support their communities to prepare for, respond to, or recover from emergencies or disasters.
Nominations are open until Friday 23 May 2025 at https:// www.volunteering.com.au/ awards/about-the-awards/
SATURDAY
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN: BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
SBS, 8.30pm
Queen Camilla (above) has had more headlines written about her than most of us have had hot dinners – but tabloids and clickbait creators can be curiously shy about spotlighting the hard work she puts in to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Airing on International Women’s Day, this documentary aims to spread awareness of how and why perpetrators abuse, how we can stop the cycle and what the Queen has been doing about it for more than a decade.
SUNDAY
ABC TV, 8.30pm
The bigger they are, the harder they fall – in The Newsreader version of 1989 there’s no one bigger than the “King of News” Dale Jennings (Sam Reid). And he is going downhill, fast. After three seasons set against some of the biggest stories of the 20th century, the final-ever episode of this newsroom-based drama documents Gold Logie winner Dale’s alcohol-fuelled tumble from grace alongside the fall of the Berlin Wall. While Dale is racing towards rock bottom, former lover and closest friend Helen Norville (Anna Torv, pictured) hits a glass ceiling as her ability to produce her own show is questioned. As history breaks in Berlin, Dale and Helen turn to each other for support.
MONDAY MEMORY BITES MORAN
Australian chef Matt Moran our screens
personal look at the role food plays in our lives, and the memories of family, friends and special times that a meal can evoke. Moran hosts famous Australian faces, using food to transport them back to pivotal moments in their lives through heart-warming recipes and quality conversation. Tonight’s premiere sees Moran and Invisible Boys star Pia Miranda (pictured, with Moran) honour her nonna Angelina by recreating Miranda’s childhood favourites, before sharing a soup that’s sacred to her family.
News.
Gardening Australia.
Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy attempts to evict William from the house. 9.20 Optics. (Final, Ml, R) A clown car disaster creates headaches.
9.50 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 10.20 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 10.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)
11.35 ABC Late News.
11.55 Grand Designs. (R) 12.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (M)
8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (R)
9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. (PG)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Bonn. (Masv)
11.45 Sisi. (Mav, R)
2.35 Elizabeth. (PG, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (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. Johanna Griggs finds out all there is to love about living in the Hunter Valley. 7.30 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Sydney v Hawthorn. From the SCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game. 11.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
12.00 Suits L.A. (Ma, R) A former prosecutor opens an LA law firm.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Dolphins v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with news and analysis.
10.45 Rise Of The Dolphins. (PG) A look at the NRL Dolphins.
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (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. The hosts and guest panellists
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Wang Gungwu Lecture 2025. (R) 1.30 Optics. (Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 2.45 Extraordinary Escapes. (PGl, R) 3.35 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 4.25 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG, R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Hilltops Region, NSW. (PG, R) Lisa Millar heads to the Hilltops region of New South Wales for the Running of the Sheep.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) Catherine finds herself entangled in a case when an old friend becomes a murder suspect.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) After a young police officer is found dead floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.
10.05 The Newsreader. (Madl, R) Helen is blindsided by a front-page story. 11.00 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.05 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh. (PGa, R) 10.00 The World From Above. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe.
8.30 Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors. Explores Queen Camilla’s domestic violence awareness work.
9.50 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (Ml, R)
10.55 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Women. 12.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Strade Bianche Men.
3.00 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am What Do
We See When We Look At The Sky? Continued. (2021, Georgian) 8.40 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 10.40 Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 12.50pm
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Adriatic Gardens. (R) 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure. (PGn, R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.05 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (Final, PG) The dogs face their final challenge.
8.30 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml) Dale and Helen turn to each other for support.
9.30 Love Me. (Final, MA15+s)
10.20 MOVIE: Death In Brunswick. (1991, Mlsv, R)
12.10 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Ancient Greece By Train.
8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (M)
9.25 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ma, R)
10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. (R)
11.15 The Weedy One. (PGa, R) 11.25 The Fade. (Ma, R)
11.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 1. 1.35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A couple have a prohibited item.
7.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016, Mav, R) An assassin is forced out of hiding. Matt Damon, Tommy Lee Jones. 10.10 MOVIE: American Made. (2017, MA15+l, R) A pilot is recruited by the CIA. Tom Cruise.
12.30 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGal, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
Washington Week. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. (Return) 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 8.30 Better
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 8.40 The Hunters: Murder Highway. (M) Former detective Steve van Aperen and crime journalist Adam Shand drive the Flinders Highway.
10.10 Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the crimes of Ivan Milat.
12.10 The Bay. (Mav, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)
8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003, PGl, R)
10.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, Ms, R)
12.25 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)
1.20 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 1.50 Talking Honey. (PG, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 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. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil: Body Heat. (MA15+av)
Michael Portillo.
Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries.
24 Hours In Emergency. (Return)
SBS World News Late.
Syndrome E. (Premiere, Malv)
Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.20 My Life In Clay. (R)
12.35 Primitive Medium. (R)
12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 2. 2.45 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour 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. (PGav)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.
9.10 Suits L.A. (M) 10.10 The Agenda Setters. (Premiere) An expert panel tackle the biggest AFL topics. 11.10 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGas) Chance puts pressure on Mayan and Quinten. 12.10 Miniseries: Hatton Garden. (Ml, 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) 9.00 100% Footy. (Return, M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Life And Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson. (Malv)
First On Scene. (MA15+a, R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6am The World’s
Fastest Indian. Continued. (2005, PG) 7.20 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 9.00 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 10.50 Thelma & Louise. (1991, M) 1.20pm The Orphanage. (2019, M, Dari) 3.00 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 4.40 Clue. (1985, PG) 6.25 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.30 Misery. (1990, MA15+) 10.30 Men. (2022, MA15+) 12.25am Jiu Jitsu. (2020, MA15+) 2.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 11.00 Prisoner. (MA15+av)
12.05 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 3. 2.45 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Clue.
Continued. (1985, PG) 6.50 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.50 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.30 I Was A Dreamer. (2016, M) 12.25pm Spanish Affair. (2014, M, Basque) 2.15 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 4.35 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 6.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 8.30 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 11.10 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 1.05am Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 8.40 The Hunting Party. (M) 9.40 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec and Marisa investigate a mysterious ghost ship that has washed up on the shores of his home town. 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Long Lartin. (MA15+a, R) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
1 IN 20 KIDS NEED YOUR
WEDNESDAY, March 12
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Australia: An Unofficial History. (al)
8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. (Ma)
9.30 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Blackwater. (MA15+ansv)
12.15 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 4. 2.45 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv, R) 3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour 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. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (Premiere, Ma) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Live At The Chapel: Amy Shark. (Ma) Amy Shark performs her hits.
11.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.00 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am The Importance Of Being Earnest. Continued. (1952) 7.15 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 9.20 Clue. (1985, PG) 11.10 The Exchange. (2021, M) 12.50pm I Love My Dad. (2022, M) 2.40 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 4.40 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.20 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 8.30 Monster’s Ball. (2001, MA15+) 10.35 All The King’s Men. (2006, M) 1.05am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, March 13
Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30.
8.00 Back Roads. (PG)
8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (PG)
9.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Final)
10.05 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PGns, R)
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.10 The Business. (R)
11.30 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Ml, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG)
8.30 Earth: A Year In Orbit. (PGa)
9.30 Boiling Point. (Mal)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Golden Boy. (Mal)
11.55 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
12.25 Wet By Fire. (R)
12.35 Dirty Bird. (R)
12.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 5. 2.45 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (R) 3.50 Bamay. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China 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. (PGav)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) Hosted by Graeme Hall.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (Return, PGal) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
9.00 Big Miracles. (Final, Mam)
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Premiere, Ml)
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 My Way. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) The NCIS team races against time to find a kidnapper. Sam seeks Ernie’s aid to decrypt a potentially deadly computer program. 10.25 10’s Late News.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 2. Newcastle Knights v Dolphins.
10.00 The Amazing Race. (Return, PG)
11.30 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Mav, R)
12.50 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 James Brown: Say It Loud. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am TBA. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30
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6am Binti. Continued. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.40 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 8.20 Poms. (2019, PG) 10.00 The Talented Mr Ripley. (1999, M) 12.35pm The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 2.30 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 4.35 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 6.30 On The Waterfront. (1954, PG) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 1.50am Late Programs.
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
LAST week my phone rang during the meditation part of a yoga class. I quickly attended to it and switched it to silent (which I thought I'd already done).
One of the other yoga attendees made a big deal about it, but he falls asleep in every session and snores which I find extremely disruptive to my meditative state.
I want to have it out with him.
Should I?
Wendy M.
Dear Wendy,
Having it out with a fellow yogi doesn't feel right. Yoga is all about improving your state of mind (and body), not getting your knickers in a knot (though getting your body in a knot seems to be a crucial part of the process).
The poses are often as tricky to pronounce as they are to perform such as ashtavakrasana where you bend your right knee and pass your right arm underneath, then hook your right knee on your right shoulder while keeping your palms on either side of your hips then raise your left leg and cross your left ankle over your right, bending your elbows at a right angle, and keeping your chest raised.
It's like Twister for sadomasochists.
After all the physical and mental gymnastics, the final meditation is something to look forward to, so I can understand your fellow yogi's annoyance when he's mentally
floating down a forest stream, breathing in fresh air that smells of damp moss and pine needles, alert to the sounds of birds chirping, the stream burbling, and then he's brought back to reality by Maria in da Club belting out from your phone, followed by you stepping across his body, tripping over a yoga bolster, your grippy socks making an annoying sucking noise on the floor boards until you reach your phone that is stored in the cubes at the entrance.
In future, leave your phone in the car.
As for his snoring, those bolsters and cushions have multiple uses.
Perhaps one could be gently placed over his face.
A bit of light pressure is sure to stop the snoring, though you'll probably be banned from the class when your yoga teacher catches you in the mid suffocation-pose.
Namaste, Jasminda.
Regards, Tracy DE
GLOUCESTER Garden Club members returned to their monthly meeting schedule on Wednesday, 26 February after a long holiday break.
Member Peter Hazell said
the gardeners were keen to get back into it.
Held in the Uniting Church Hall because of the summer heat, over 60 members and visitors heard of upcoming
events, participated in the monthly flower and vegetable competitions, heard from the club’s “green thumb” horticulturalist
Mandy Griffis, and from guest
speaker Bob Tebbet.
“Bob was representing the Sydney Royal Easter Show’s Central District Exhibit organisers and spoke and showed a PowerPoint
presentation of preparations for their annual exhibit and how gardeners, who are in fact mini farmers, could help with future displays,” Peter said.
“Keith Franks thanked the guest speaker for his interesting and educational address.
“A big thank you to local member Christine Bolton who spoke on garden members entering the various sections of this year’s Gloucester Show on 21 and 22 March.
“There was a lively show and tell section and gardening problems were aired and perhaps solved, and weeds identified.
“The plant stall operators had a busy morning with a large array of plans donated by members for resale.”
New member John Erskine was provided his badge by membership officer Judy Earle.
The flower competition winner was Pearl Beggs with her tiger lily, Mary Chernov with a moon flower was second and tied third were the Dahlias shown by Christine Bolton and Julie Mackerel.
Leesa Searle with a hand of tomatoes was first in the vegetable competition, Anne Williamson with a plate of macadamia nuts was second and Peter Hazell with a single tomato was third. The club’s 26 March meeting will be held at the Darawank nursery of Apex Plants, on the way into Tuncurry.
Darawank Nursery has a large array of plants varying from bromeliads, grasses, shrubs, indoor and outdoor plants, trees and orchids.
A CELEBRATION of the region’s agricultural heritage, the 109th Gloucester Show will be held on 21-22 March at the Gloucester Showgrounds.
Highlights of the show will include usual displays of horse events (Friday and Saturday), beef and dairy cattle judging (Saturday), poultry judging and pavilion judging.
Friday at the Show is Kids Day, with school children gaining free entry.
There is also a Beef Cattle show for high school age children, with a $5 entry covering all classes.
On Saturday morning there is Dairy Judging Qualifying Finals for the Royal Easter Show in Sydney.
In the ring on Saturday night, enjoy post-splitting, demolition derby, fireworks, Young Famers Challenge and showjumping.
On Friday afternoon the Billycart Derby and Twilight Dressage will take centre
stage.
Carnival rides - including the Dodgems, Dragon Roller Coaster, Whizzer and Hurricane - will keep the kids entertained.
PBOZ Australia will bring their country clothing and a mechanical bull ride, while MadStyleMoto will put on a
motorcycle stunt show.
Returning to the Show in 2025 is Keira from Hula Hoop Entertainment and Classes, presenting a circus playspace, giant bubble playspace and a stilt walking act.
There will be face painting and balloon twisting on offer too, as well as food stalls, showbags, trade stalls, an animal nursery and more.
Competitions include: Horse events (including Heavy Horses, Showjumping, Dressage, Sporting, Led and Ridden classes), Beef and Dairy judging, Junior Beef
Cattle Show, Dairy Judging Final qualifier for Sydney Royal Easter show, Beef and Dairy Parading competitions, Pavilion competitions (Poultry judging, fruit and vegetable produce, cakes, jams, flowers, handicraft, artwork, photography, woodwork), Demo Derby, Billy Cart Derby, Post Splitting, Farmer’s Challenge, Dog High Jump, Whip cracking, Tug-owar, Billy Boiling competition, Pie Eating competition, Grand Parade, Young Woman competition, Miss & Teen Showgirl competition.
The Gloucester
Agricultural Horticultural and Pastoral Association (AH & P Association), which hosts the event, started as an opportunity for local families to meet for a social occasion.
Landholders exhibited their produce, handicraft, cooking, and livestock in a competition to determine who had the highest quality goods in the local district.
“We promote agriculture, horticulture and pastoral events in the Gloucester community,” said Tonia Channon, Secretary/ Treasurer, Gloucester AH & P Association.
The Gloucester Showground is privately owned and operated by the AH & P Association.
It is set in a beautiful, picturesque valley and provides a natural amphitheatre from which to view the Show’s extensive range of Ring Events.
“It is set on the outskirts of Gloucester within walking distance to town,” Ms Channon said.
“We are continually working to upgrade our facilities to make the experience for showgoers a pleasant one.”
By Carolyn DAVIES
THERE was a great turnout on Wednesday 26 February for the Beginners Day for the Gloucester Golf Ladies, with a nine-hole Three Person Ambrose.
Some of the beginners had just finished their lessons and were keen to put what they learned into practice. Each team had a beginner, playing with two of the Gloucester Golf Ladies who were happy to explain
how they were also once beginners and how golf is this compelling game that keeps you coming back. Golf stories were already being created about the shot that hit the sweet spot, the shot that didn't quite go in the direction it was supposed to, and the putt that just missed and there will be plenty more of those.
The winners were the team of Chere Franks, Elaine Murray and Carolyn Davies with a net score of 31. Not far
behind were the ball winners; Susan Fryer, Gai Falla, and Cheryl Goodrich, 33½; Liz Casey, Myrelle Fraser and Dorothea Betts, 34, and Diane Anscombe, Anne Wand and Susie Higgins, 35.
The team of Susan Fryer, Gai Falla and Cheryl Goodrich combined well to get the Nearest-to-thePin-in-Two prize on the 4th hole. Meanwhile on the 6th hole, veteran player Anne Wand won the Division 1 NTP, while beginner Diane
Anscombe showed she has promise by taking out the NTP in Division 2.
On Wednesday 5 March, the Gloucester Golf Ladies began their formal golf for the year with their Opening Day for 2025, playing an Individual Stableford event over 18 holes.
The following Wednesday they will be playing a Four Ball Aggregate Stableford sponsored by Pat Burrows and Margaret Dunn.
By George WISEMANTEL
A LARGE field braved the heat for Thursday social bowls with the majority of games being closely contested but the winners on the day caused a major upset when Ben Philpott, Terry Davies, Phillip Ellis (improving with every game) def Kevin Everett, Gordon Pritchard, Jody Thompson 38-9 (21+29) Tony Tersteeg, Alex Laurie, Max Stevens (just off the get well list) def Bob Charman, Vic Hebblewhite, Harry Cox 33-22 (19+11) Kevin Burley,
Garry Moss, Adrian Rovere, Paul Sheridan def Stephen Hurworth, Steve Kriss, Graham Turnbull, Jai Thompson 2419 (16+5) Robert Hayes, Col Beattie, Ken Bryant, Norm McLeod def Ron Jones, Bob Newitt, Karl Weiss, Rob Gibson 25-21 (16+4) George Wisemantel, Joe Pfeifer, Chris Pritchard, Michael Way def Neville Atkins, Don Mehieloff, Paul Young, Craig Battams 1914 (14+5)
Saturday morning mixed bowls was again heavily affected by pennants with
Adriane Lovere, Chris Pritchard, Julie Kriss, Debbie Cushway (swinger) def Steve Kriss, Di Pritchard, Rob Cushway, Debbie Cushway 2213 (16+9)
Both Gloucester pennant sides were involved on Saturday afternoon with the number seven players flying the flag for Gloucester def Taree Leagues two rinks to one for a 9-1 victory which should keep them well in touch with the top teams but the number three sides went down two rinks to one against a strong
By Peter WILDBLOOD
THE Gloucester Golf Club’s Monthly medal was contested on Saturday 1 March with Ken Kelly winning the Medal for March
The event was an Individual Stroke sponsored by the Arkwood Family and it was conducted in warm humid conditions with a modest sized field.
The winner of the March Monthly Medal was Ken Kelly with a net score of 72. Visitor Clint Paton also had a net 72 although his status as a visitor precluded him shading Ken for the Medal despite his favourable countback.
The net winner in A grade was visitor Clint Paton 72 on a count back from ken Kelly and the gross winner in the
grade was Nathan McInnes 80. In B grade Rob Moore, 75 and 92, won both the net and gross trophies. Paul Griffiths achieved likewise in C grade with a winning net 74 and a gross 97. The best of the women competitors was Elaine Murray, 83. Balls were won by Clint Paton and Ken Kelly 72, Shane Crichton 73, Steve Williams and Paul Griffiths 74 and Nathan McInnes, Rob Moore and Peter Markey 75.
The Nearest-to-the-Pin at the 4th and 13th showed but a single name, that of Ken Kelly who finished 306 cm from home; there was not a B grade player, a C grade player or a women golfer in sight. It was a different story at the shorter 6th and 15th holes with trophies going to Nathan
McInnes, 220 cm, in A grade, Bill Murray, 215 cm, in B grade and Kev Arney, 164 cm, in C grade.
Long drive trophies at the 8th and 17th holes were won by Phil Bowden, Rob Moore, Gary Thredgarten and Lesly Harrison.
The winner of the Super Sevens for the week ending 28 February was Arthur Poynting with his 20 Stableford points. He was followed by ball winners Denver Webb, Derek Wand and Clint Churchyard 18 and by Ken Kelly 17.
On Saturday 8 March the Gloucester Golf Club will be playing a Four Person Ambrose sponsored by Rob Moore and the following week Raine & Horne will sponsor an Individual Stableford.
Tuncurry Beach contingent for a 9-1 loss
The semi final of the Valley Motors sponsored men's fours championship were contested on Sunday with Kevin Everett, Neville Atkins, Steven Higgins, Mike Sheely having a close tussle being down 15-14 on end eighteen when they picked up five shots to run out winners 19-17 over John Andrews, Dennis Bartlett, Karl Weiss, Jody Thompson (great to see new players being included
By Jennifer BURLEY
ANOTHER rather hot summer day followed a fog down over the beautiful buckets for the 1st round of 24/25 Bonnie Hazelwood 4s. Jill Everett,Joan Ridgeway, Kerrie Green and Bev Murray 18 defeated Lorraine Ratcliffe,Pattie West,Helen Banks and Di Pritchard 13.
And Paula Standen, Suzanne Cross,Val Pritchard and Jenny Burley 16 beat Deb Horner,Julie Kriss,Joy Hurworth and Bev Germon 14. Thus the final will be played
next Wednesday the 5th between Bev Murray 's team and Jenny Burley's starting at 8.30. The numbers for social bowls was depleted owing to girls still enjoying holidays and not enjoying the best of health, but 3 girls, Penny Gibson, Jenny Stevens and Karen Heiningher were joined by Joe Pfiefer to have a game of Pairs Nice to see Karen O'Brien out and about after her health problems and look forward to seeing her back on the green, also special thoughts again to Del on a speedy recovery.
who wish to attend the presentation, but a ticket will still be required so that seats can be allocated.
“Tickets will be available at Gloucester Furniture Zone and Flooring until Saturday, 26 April.
“Due to the size of the venue, the number of tickets available will be limited to 200.”
Kylie Hilder will be guest speaker at the event.
A former touch football and rugby league player who represented NSW and
Australia in both sports, Kylie also played for the Sydney Roosters in the NRL Women's Premiership.
In February 2020, Kylie coached the Roosters at the NRL Nines in Perth.
In June 2020, she was announced as an assistant coach for the Roosters' women’s team.
That same year, Kylie ran onto the State of Origin field as the oldest woman to play representative rugby league.
While representing her state at the highest level at 44 is an incredible feat, Kylie wants people to stop viewing age as a barrier.
"It shouldn't matter how old you are,” she said.
“If you're up for it, get out there and give it a crack.
“Life is pretty short, so just enjoy it."
Kylie became head coach of the NSW Women's State of Origin team in 2021, a position she held until the end of 2024, confirming she would not be seeking reappointment after four years in charge.
“We look forward to learning more about Kylie’s career, her current achievements and her current role as the NSWRL female pathways manager,”
By Peter WILDBLOOD
TUESDAY 25 February the Gloucester Veteran Golfers saw Amanda Robertson as the only golfer in a goodsized field achieve a score inside her handicap.
The event was an Individual Stroke sponsored by Ken Kelly played in warm
in championship teams) the other semi final resulted in a win for Col Hebblewhite, Adam Clements, Bruce Wilson, Kevin Baker cruising home 24-11 after setting up a commanding lead 15-0 before the opposition Jason Cassidy, Craig Yates, Ben Philpott, Terry Davies opened their eyes.
The Final of the Valley Motors men's fours championship will be contested on Sunday 9 March at 9.30 a.m.
humid conditions on a course in top condition.
The winner was Amanda Robertson with her net score of 71, two strokes inside her handicap.
The runner up was Derek Wand, 73, on a count back from a field of ball winners led by Steve Hurworth 73, followed by Chris Steele 74, Gai Falla 76 and Denver Webb and Tony Berecry 77.
The associated putting competition was won by
Will Bosma with his 26 putts.
The Nearest-to-the-Pin at the 4th and 13th was won by Carolyn Davies and Steve Hurworth; at the 6th and 15th holes Ele Fraser and Peter McIntyre were closest.
On Tuesday 4 Penny and Brian Mitchell sponsored an Individual Stableford and the following Tuesday there will be another Individual Stableford.
said Lorraine.
“Member clubs have less than four weeks to submit their nominations, remembering that not
only the players should be recognised for their contributions to their chosen sports.
“The club administrators,
coaches, match officials and any long serving ‘senior’ (75plus) members also deserve recognition!”
GLOUCESTER’S annual Sports Awards will be presented on Saturday 10 May at the Gloucester Bowling and Recreation Club.
Nominations are being accepted for all categories including “Local Legend”, “over 75 years” and “Sport Star of the Year" until the closing date of Friday, 28 March.
Either a digital or hard copy photo of each nominee is required with the nomination.
“Taking into consideration the current cost-of-living pressures being felt by many families in the community, the Sports Committee has decided to forgo a dinner and have a presentation only this year,” said Lorraine Forbes, Secretary, Gloucester Sports Committee.
“However, the Club’s restaurant will be available for those who wish to enjoy a meal either before or after the presentation.
“There will be no cost to those
