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chair, she still faced the regular challenge of extracting her mobility device from her van, as well as loading it up again.
Once Gloria’s situation was brought to the attention of local miracle workers, and fellow St Andrews Op Shop volunteer workers, Barry Barnes and Stuart Hamilton, they set about finding a solution.
“We knew that Gloria had an issue with lifting and loading her chair into her van, and went for something that was simple and manageable,” Barry told News Of The Area.
“We investigated what was available on the market, found nothing quite suitable nor practical to this particular case, so we made our own - designed one that was easy for Gloria to operate without any stress.”
Barry and Stuart engineered a solution in the form of a one-person, button-operated crane, attached snugly to the frame inside the back door of her van.
Gloria now merely hooks her new chair to the crane, raises it with a push of a button, swings the whole load into a specially kept space inside the vehicle, and reverses the process to unload.
“It was fortunate that her car had the structural frame that gave us something to mount the crane on, and Tea Gardens Bosch finished off the electrics to power it from within.”
Gloria said she was thrilled.
“They solved it in a day, and I have my independence back.”
The modification has enabled her to deck out the rest of her van, with assistance from her sons, so she can pursue some light camping once again.
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q Gloria demonstrates her newfound freedom with the easy to operate crane.
SAFETY FORUM
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opportunity for the local community to hear directly from the Minister, Local Member and Police, ask questions and raise concerns.
The forum also provided a platform for the local command to address key community concerns, including station hours,
police resourcing, speeding, youth crime, and other seasonal issues.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said preventing crime is “something we all have a role in”.
“I’m excited to see the ideas from today’s meeting come to life and make a difference.”
Member for Port
Stephens Kate Washington said, “According to the census, Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest is home to one of the oldest communities in the country measured by median age.
“So, it’s crucial that we listen to local residents and foster strong partnerships between our local residents, the NSW Government, and our police force so everyone feels safe.”
Police launch crackdown on youth crime
NSW Police have launched rapid response units to tackle youth crime across the state.
Operation Soteria is a high-profile strategy involving around 60 officers.
Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said that over the next three months, police will target offenders aged between 11 to 16 years of age and specifically focus on aggravated break, enter and steal offences, stealing motor vehicles and “post and boast” offences shared on social media.
“The operational arm of this operation will consist of high-visibility policing, targeting a defined cohort of hundreds of repeat offenders believed to be responsible for 90 percent of youth crime across regional NSW,” he said.
The new unit will target regional hotspots including Newcastle, Taree, Kempsey and Coffs Harbour.
An extra 20 officers will supplement the unit in the form of surge operations each week, to bolster operational
MULLANE & LINDSAY TAKING THE LEAD
numbers to 80.
Polair and roaming response units will complement high visibility operations.
Police Commissioner Karen Webb said the fear of crime is having a significant impact in rural communities.
"Nobody deserves to be frightened in their own home and in regional NSW that has been the case, it has to stop,” she said.
Under Soteria, which is also underway in the state’s western region, command hubs will be established and investigators will use realtime intelligence to identify social media trends.
As part of the prevention arm of the operation, police will aim to identify and refer young offenders into programs such as YAMS (Youth Action Meetings) - a multi-agency forum designed to help at-risk young people from re-offending.
Other youth programs through the NSW Police Crime Prevention and Youth
Command (CPYC) will be used.
"Part of this mission is to lock up the ring leaders and divert others away from a life of crime,” Deputy Commissioner Pisanos said.
Soteria will oversee Operation Regional Mongoose, which was established in September 2023 and has been arresting, on average, 13 young offenders every week.
Crisis meetings with social media platforms, and the E-Safety Commissioner will also be called to shut down the novelty of posting criminal activity.
"To be clear, posting and boasting criminal activity will not give young offenders notoriety; it will land them in custody.”
Since new “post and boast” legislation came into effect 12 months ago, 53 people have been charged - 27 of those were under the age of 16.
Operation Soteria will also work with community leaders to provide regular updates on progress to engage with victims of crime in impacted areas.
The Honourable Graham Robert Mullane
On Monday 16 December 2024, the Honourable Graham Robert Mullane was the recipient of the Honorary Doctorate Award at the University of Newcastle Graduate Ceremony.
Graham founded our law firm now known as Mullane & Lindsay in 1976. He practised as a solicitor at the firm until 1986 when he was appointed as a Judge in the Newcastle Registry of the Family Court of Australia at age 39. Graham served in this role until 2008.
After retiring from his role as a respected Judge, he then took on many other roles in the law, which included:
• Judicial Member, New South Wales Administrative Decisions Tribunal, 20092013;
• Costs Assessor, New South Wales Supreme Court, 2009-2014;
• Deputy Chair, Health Professional Tribunal, 20122013;
• Acting District Court Judge, District Court of New South Wales, 2014-2019; and
Part-time Principal Member and Appeal Panel Member, 2014-2019.
Graham has been involved with the Scout Association of Australia since 1966. He was awarded the Scout Association Medal of Merit in 1994. He has chaired many well-known foundations, boards and associati ons. He was also the chairperson of the Royal Newcastle Hospital from 1981 to 1986.
In 2023, Graham Mullane was recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List, a member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his significant service to the judiciary, to the law and to the community.
The above is only a brief summary of his many life achievements. He has accomplished so much during his lifetime with the support of his wife Dawn.
Congratulations Graham. Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
q Minister for Police Yasmin Catley MP, Assistant Commissioner Dave Waddell, Port Stephens MP Kate Washington and Superintendent Wayne Humphrey.
q Minister Catley addresses the crowd.
Chamber promotes region to visiting sailors
THE Myall Coast Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is hoping Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest will benefit from a visitor boost during this year’s Sail Port Stephens event, which runs from 31 March to 5 April.
Sail Port Stephens is firmly entrenched as a “must do” event on the national sailing calendar,
attracting 1000-plus competitors, family members and industry representatives.
Fleet sizes have been on a consistent upward trajectory, spurring organisers in 2023 to expand the format from a week-long regatta to a multi-event series with passage racing, offshore
windward-leewards and off-the-beach competition.
Iconic events include the Commodores Cup, Port Stephens Trophy and NSW Yachting Championships.
The regatta is organised by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club and Destination Port Stephens.
With the beginning of the regatta just days
away, the local Chamber is hopeful Sail Port Stephens participants and their families will make the trip across the bay to explore the Myall Coast.
“Jump on the ferry and come across to Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest for a meal, shopping or a round of golf,” said Chamber vice president Chris Taylor.
“[The event] generates more than $3 million annually for the Nelson Bay
area and it’s time that Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest businesses increasingly tapped into this annual Sail Port Stephens revenue stream.
“As a bonus this year, we’re getting the lower Myall River dredged and the punters will be able to see the improvements in the estuary occurring here as a result.”
The Chamber has been liaising with Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club CEO
Paul O’Rourke to encourage visitation ahead of the regatta’s launch.
“Paul is pushing our case with the event’s sailors and supporters to jump on any of our ferries and come across to the north side for a day out,” Mr Taylor said.
“Every day in this year’s event there will be punters available to come across and visit us here and Thursday 3 April is a lay day with no sailing at all.
“Paul will be advising all yacht skippers and participants about what we have on offer here (on the Myall Coast).”
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q The regatta is organised by Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club and Destination Port Stephens. Photos: Sail Port Stephens.
Hot rodders give back to community
THE inaugural Reflections Rod Run held in Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens has been declared an “incredible success”, featuring 94 spectacular vehicle entries.
Organiser Jenny Bevan said while the event was planned to “provide a great weekend for hot rodding participants”, it was also about giving back to the local community.
Through event fundraising a total of $4500
has been donated to the area’s Free Clinic Bus Inc., a charity dedicated to assisting locals with transportation to medical appointments and treatments.
This figure included $250 donated by the Tea Gardens Lions Club, who received a $750 donation for offering their famous cooking skills throughout the event held from 14-16 March.
The Rod Run kicked off on Friday night with a
registration and welcome dinner at Reflections Hawks Nest.
At 8am on Saturday morning, the hot rods lined up for a scenic cruise to the Tea Gardens waterfront, where they set up a “Show and Shine” display and market stalls.
On Saturday night the action moved to Hawks Nest Golf Club for an awards presentation and auction.
Discussing the end of life
A FREE End of Life Expo will be held at the Bulahdelah War Memorial Hall from 10am to 3pm on Wednesday 2 April.
The Expo is a collaboration between the Bulahdelah Men’s Shed and “End of Life Doulas” Kim O'Donnell and Nicky Hammerl.
Guest speakers
on the day include representatives from Carer Gateway, Winter Legal, WT Howard Funerals, Manning Great Lakes Memorial Gardens, MidCoast Council cemeteries, palliative care, Services Australia and Personalised Urns.
The Men’s Shed are providing a free sausage sizzle and will be showcasing their creations, including a range of coffins/caskets.
There is limited space for the Expo, so please register your interest by calling 0402 584 952 or 0410 263 391.
q Guest speaker Leonie Reisberg of Personalised Urns.
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q Jan Peeters from the Free Clinic Bus received a $4500 donation to the charity.
q Spectacular hot rods were on display at the ‘Show and Shine’.
q Bob Bonner, Gary Haynes and Royce Ford of the Men's Shed.
q Emma Rowles from Winter Legal will talk at the event.
Bridge Club’s anniversary double
By Thomas O’KEEFE
PLAYERS of the Hawks
Nest Bridge Club (HNBC) celebrated two anniversaries on Sunday, 23 March.
The date marked 30 years since the club was first formed and seven years since its clubhouse was built.
The club started with about a dozen locals in the mid-1990s who had a passion for this most strategic of card games.
Four of the originals were present for the celebrations at their Hawks Nest clubhouse.
Before it was built atop an old disused parking lot behind the Hawks Nest shops, players spent many years bouncing from one location to another.
“We started in the
Hawks Nest Golf Clubhouse in 1995, but the raffles and other events there proved too inconducive to the environment of concentration and brainwork that bridge needs,” said Adrian Ryan, one of the founding members.
The club now has over 100 members, 30 of whom attended the celebrations - enjoying several special rounds of play and an exquisite home-made lunch.
The clubhouse boasts a big, modern indoor space, which goes quiet during play - the only sounds being the ticking over of the players’ brains as table after table of partnered pairs fall into pensive concentration.
Following from clearly defined rules and suit values,
with trumps at play, rounds are composed of “tricks” where the highest scoring card wins.
Some succeed in gathering trick after trick from their opponents before moving on to the next table.
Among the partnerships are married couples, while other couples know better than to play with their partner.
The clubhouse was designed by local architect Chez Rands, a member of the HNBC, and the building consists of three demountable units that can be separated and relocated relatively easily.
It is also hired out to groups for yoga, pilates and charity work.
The HNBC links to a
national federation, with players' scores and progress, and the deal-out of the cards, able to be viewed online for post-game analysis.
“The game keeps the brain alert, it's fun and competitive... [with]
mental stimulation and camaraderie,” HNBC President Peter Baily told NOTA.
“Needing a partner adds another dimension.
“There is a great deal of flexibility, countless permutations in how the game can turn out, and players can meet new people and interact on a cerebral level by playing up to four times per week; Mondays, Tuesday nights, Wednesdays and Fridays.”
q Action, concentration, and communication as the room goes quiet and the tricks play out.
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q Four of the founding members: Jean and Adrian Ryan, Shirley Pearson (who partnered with fellow founder Beth Williams for 28 years) and Dawn Dale.
q Just a fraction of the bridge club players in Hawks Nest.
Photo essay features local gym-goers
By Thomas O’KEEFE
SEVERAL local gymgoers are featured in a new photo essay by photographer Leonie Reisberg, which is now on display at the Tea Gardens Library until the end of April.
Titled "Strength in Movement", the work depicts locals in motion at the Tea Gardens CrossFit gym.
“I have been going to the gym for a bit more than a year, and started noticing the beauty in older people exercising,” Leonie told News Of The Area.
“[There is] a change in perspective when taking photos of people doing things you would not normally see them do.
“Everyone there is nonjudgemental, supportive, we laugh a lot, lots of encouragement, and it seems like a very unusual gym situation.
“You talk to a lot of people who are having hip replacements [and] they'll say they sat down for a lot of their professional life, like me.
“I was a therapist who sat down for many hours during the workday.”
Leonie was an art psychotherapist for 40 years,
Bulahdelah locals shave for cancer research
By John SAHYOUN
“TEAM BULAHDELAH” recently participated in the World's Greatest Shave, held nationwide during March and April.
The World's Greatest Shave is an annual event in Australia, now in its 25th year, in which thousands of people shave their heads to raise funds and show support for those facing blood cancer.
The event features everyday heroes who participate by shaving, cutting, colouring, or donating their hair, helping to make the world a little less difficult for blood cancer patients.
Team Bulahdelah stepped up to the mark recently at the Bulahdelah Bowling Club, raising over $7000 for much needed blood cancer support and research.
The amount raised exceeded original estimates and demonstrated the community spirit of small towns.
“The event came about
through a casual conversation where we thought it would be a great idea to join this event and raise money to help this cause,” team member Claire Terry said.
The original team of five swelled on the day to 10 participants losing their hair, beards and even some eyebrows.
With raffles, entertainment, a packed house and lots of laughs there was much entertainment for all.
Standout participants were Ron Wall and Grant
Bidgood who both lost their considerable manes and beards, becoming almost unrecognisable in the process.
Over 140,000 Australians are living with blood cancer, with over 50 cases being diagnosed daily.
This event aims to help patients and families affected by leukemia and supports efforts to find a cure.
Team Bulahdelah would like to thank all those who donated and their generous sponsors.
half of that time in New York City.
She used creativity to help people deal with their issues.
“Clients discover their relationship with the picture they make, and reach realisations on their own.
“They can use their own creativity to gain insight into their own problems and solutions.”
Leonie’s past works have been exhibited in festivals and galleries around Australia and internationally, from the NSW Art Gallery to the Art Institute of Chicago.
Her psychotherapy skills led to the creation of the program ‘Kidslink’, which helps kids re-engage with the world around them through art, drama and games.
“Several of the local ‘Strength in Movement’ photo subjects have even bought their own images to hang in the hallway to impress the grandkids,” Leonie added.
q The photo essay is displayed on the walls of Tea Gardens Library and includes ‘Sisaphys’ and ‘In the Zone’.
q ‘He Tells It Like It Is.’
q ‘Brownie is Strong’.
Photos: courtesy Leonie Reisberg. q ‘She Broke Her Record’.
q The group’s fundraising efforts exceeded expectations.
q Team Bulahdelah ready and willing for the World’s Greatest Shave.
Myall U3A members meet sanctuary’s ‘guests’
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MEMBERS of the Myall U3A went on a long-awaited excursion to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary on Friday 21 March.
MU3A Publicity Officer
Annie Rutter said the group was shown through the Sanctuary, admiring the trees and Australian bushes being carefully tended to make a welcoming home for their ‘guests’.
“Those guests are the koalas who, for one reason or another, have found themselves at a temporary home,” said MU3A member Patty Henderson.
The Sanctuary dedicates itself to the preservation and conservation of koalas in the wild, while rehabilitating the sick and injured.
Once back to good health, the koalas are usually taken back to their original home.
Most re-integrate, some find it more difficult.
“Rhonda” explained that some koalas were brought in
after being injured in motor accidents, others because infections or other problems make it difficult for them to
remain in the wild.
“Among many other things, we were curious to learn that female koalas
q Myall U3A members meeting the sanctuary’s guests.
are quite happy to share their space (their tree), but adolescent males prefer to be on their own and will fight for their own space,” Patty said.
“During the walk and talk, we saw one koalaBlinky - who decided to show off, leaping from tree to tree right in front of us,
before proceeding to climb right up to the top of a very slender tree.
“We were assured that the branches wouldn’t break under his considerable bulk.”
Other koalas were seen munching on their own particular brand of leaf – up to 5kg a day, leaf by leaf.
The rehabilitation program drives home how koalas in this region were counted in the thousands just a decade ago, but today they can only be found in the hundreds.
In some zones in which they were once regular, they are sadly no more.
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St Patrick’s Day with MU3A
By Thomas O’KEEFE
IRISH song and culture was centre stage at the Myall University of the Third Age (MU3A) on St Patrick’s Day.
The “Strings and Song” group dressed in festive green and performed a series of Irish folk songs at the Hawks Nest Community Centre
“This is the first time the music group has used the new Hawks Nest annex, which was formally opened as the MU3A’s new home last week,” Music Co-ordinator Deb Howe told News Of The Area.
Raucous drinking songs such as, “If you're Irish, come into the parlour”, were interspersed with “I'm looking over a four-leaf clover” and “The Unicorn” - in recognition of the luck of the Irish, both good and bad.
Musical members of the group have been learning and playing their ukuleles, banjos, guitars, and even some hybrids, for various lengths of time, but everyone was able to join in with the singing as the lyrics were clearly projected upon the new wall.
“This is a celebration of the British Isles' biggest export – Irish people,” Deb said as she laced the musical session with some obligatory bad jokes.
All-round favourites like “Long, Long Way to
q Stringers and strummers in various shades of green for St Patrick’s Day.
Tipperary” were known by all and were a solemn reminder that many Irish songs are as much about lament as luck, or even love, such as the tale of the “Whistling Gypsy Rover”.
Perhaps the saddest was the group’s rendition of the somewhat bleak “Cockles and Mussels”.
“The Dublin anthem is about Molly Malone, a fishmonger by day, with questionable escapades by night, [who] died of a fever.”
Molly has since been immortalised in a Dublin statue, depicting her pushing the cockles and mussels cart.
Other songs struck up were, “The Orange and The
Community engagement strategy on public exhibition
MEMBERS of the community have until 6 April to provide feedback on MidCoast Council’s draft Community Engagement Strategy, currently on public exhibition.
Green”, about a boy with parents from each of the two Irelands who would bash everyone in sight and go to church twice every Sunday.
While “When Irish Eyes are Smiling” made for an upbeat change.
Songs like “Black Velvet Band” and “Whiskey in the Jar” carried the strong undertones of a young man longing for a beautiful young woman.
The songs were followed by the most enjoyable of Aussie inherited customs, afternoon tea, which featured home-made cakes and desserts with a distinct green theme.
“Our approach is shaped by the valuable feedback we regularly receive from the community.
expectation of how long they have to provide Council with feedback on a wide range of matters.
General Manager Adrian Panuccio said the strategy provides a framework to ensure Council communicates and engages with the community in a consistent way.
potential impact on the community and how much influence the community can have on Council’s decision making.
our engagement, our key objectives, how we interact with different stakeholder groups, how we identify engagement opportunities and the tools we use,“ Mr Panuccio explained.
This framework is based on the scale and importance of the issue or project, its
“It outlines what the community can expect from us, the principles guiding
The strategy also sets out timeframes for public exhibition periods so the community has a clear
The way Council communicates and engages is an important part of overall community satisfaction and something that is a continual focus for Council, Mr Panuccio said.
“We regularly hear from our community on how they want to receive information from us and share their thoughts.”
To review the strategy and provide feedback please go to https://haveyoursay. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ community-engagementstrategy-2025-2029
q Afternoon tea took on an Emerald Isle motif.
Summer sale success
By Thomas O’KEEFE
VOLUNTEERS at the St Andrews Tea Gardens Op Shop were feted and thanked at a special end-of-season morning tea, held at the church on Thursday 20 March.
“We had a very good
summer season, over the Christmas and school holidays,” announced Op Shop manager Gerry Struik.
“We were short-staffed some days due to health issues, so some people did three days a week, but we turned the crisis into a victory, as our summer sales were up
q Gerry thanks all volunteers who helped during the
more than 20 percent.”
“Proceeds from the Christmas sale are 100 percent donated to community groups, including the Nippers at TGHN Surf Lifesaving Club, Tea Gardens Public School, and out to Destiny Haven.
“We recognise that Stuart Hamilton, a local who makes wooden toys to sell for charity also has expenses, such as a few broken saw blades and taking time to teach woodwork to others around town, so we will send something his way too,” Gerry told NOTA.
“The St Andrews Tea Gardens Op Shop attempts to host this kind of morning
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tea every few months, as the volunteers are very hard workers, from sorting to selling, and we do ask people to wash their donations before they give them to us.”
Another welcome addition to the Op Shop was the new giant teardrop banner, donated by Kirsten and Jess at Myall Coast Realty, based mere metres away on Myall Street in Tea Gardens.
“It should be lighter and easier for the volunteers to get down to the corner of the main road,” Kirsten told NOTA.
All stock comes in via local donations, often deceased estates, and the Op Shop is seeking donations especially
of things that men can use, with its new shed 'showroom' being employed to display and securely house such items, as well as electronic products.
Wednesday 26 March is the official end-of-summer sale, where clothes, shoes and more will be half price, with some garments going for as low as $1.50.
“As the winter stock comes in here, unsold summer stock will be sent to Africa, where we understand it goes via Ghana, handled by a group called ‘One Ten’,” Gerry explained.
St Andrews’ Reverend Richard Goscombe also thanked the volunteers, and
looked forward to the “year of hope” that the Anglican Church seeks to inspire in 2025.
“The period from Easter to Pentecost, all Anglicans are running the ‘Hope '25’ initiative, addressing the the 'epidemic of despair' of late, and hope to see several events around town including a special first responders and primary carers thank-you that we are planning,” Rev Goscombe said.
“Let's make Easter the start of a period to build hope, make people feel able and eager to contribute, like our volunteers here do every week.”
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Pennant Promotion
By Emily MCCORMACK
THE Hawks Nest Golf Club
A Grade Pennant Team has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing a hardfought Division 2 playoff
victory over Charlestown to earn promotion to Division 1 for the 2026 NDGA Competition.
Under the leadership of Captain Matt Kirkwood, the team displayed resilience and
determination throughout the season, finishing second in the round-robin series to secure a spot in the highly anticipated final against topranked Charlestown.
The playoff match took
place on Sunday 16 March at Waratah Golf Club and was a tightly contested battle, ending in a dramatic 4-all draw.
With promotion on the line, the teams headed to a playoff, where Kirkwood delivered a clutch birdie on the first extra hole to seal the victory and a historic promotion for Hawks Nest.
Key wins on the day came from Kirkwood, Andrew Cairney, Jim Rutter, and Warwick Jones.
The team’s success, however, was a testament to the collective efforts of all players who had contributed throughout the season.
Representing Hawks Nest in the final were Mackinley Sullivan, Robbie Richards, Warren Gorton, and Craig
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
A FIELD of 34 ladies contested Saturday’s 18 hole event, including visitors Jenny Clavin from Pymble and Isobel Loxton from Mona Vale GC. Players were still finding the newly renovated greens a little difficult to read, with some very bumpy surfaces to negotiate. But Roma Bernardin discovered the best way to manage the problem was to simply chip in from off the green, no putts needed. She did this with style on the par three 16th hole for a fantastic birdie 2, scoring a most impressive 5 points. Well played, Roma!
Results: Saturday 15/3/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stableford
Event
A Grade Winners: 1st Ros Gianacas on 36 C/B; 2nd Karen Green 36; 3rd Jennifer Clavin (Pymble GC) 35
B Grade Winners: 1st Sue Campton 37 (best score of the day); 2nd Wendy Baker 36; 3rd Sue Pritchard 34 C/B
Place Getters (34 C/B31 C/B): Antje Basson, Cheryl Foster, Dawn Wiggins, Michelle Osborne, Dale Matthews, Denise Sainty, Deb Matheson, Roma Bernardin and Donna Clemens
Tuesday morning was pleasantly cool for the 39 ladies who teed off in this month’s Medal round. The greens continued to present everyone with the extra challenge of long, fluffy regrowth which slowed
things down. But all the 3 putts meant that the putting clubs made a motza! There were a couple of good chip ins on the 8th hole, from Jan Olsen and Gabby Bonanni. The hard luck story of the day was the player who hit out of the rough on the 11th , firing the ball straight into the very small 100 metre marker. It ricocheted right back at her, so she hit again from much the same spot and unbelievably, the same thing happened! Her group were still chuckling about it back in the clubhouse.
Results: Tuesday 18/3/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stroke
Event
A Grade Winner: 1st Ros Gianacas (Country) on 73 C/B (best score of the day); 2nd
B Grade Winners: 1st Fran Henderson 74 C/B; 2nd Rosarie Mullins 74; 3rd Deb Dummett 78
C Grade Winners: 1st Di Smith 77 C/B; 2nd Jan Olsen 77; 3rd Sue Hair 78
Place Getters ( 75-80 C/B): Denise Sainty, Cheryl Foster, Deb Matheson, Dianne Bott, Ann Syme, Tanya Sinclair, Trish Sattler
Gross: A Grade Denise Sainty 89; B Grade Fran Henderson 102; C Grade Di Smith 114
NTP Hole 3: A Grade Denise Sainty; B Grade Sue Campton; C Grade June Martin
Only 7 Lady Vets teed off today in the 9 hole comp, and it was a close finish at the top of the leaderboard.
Results: Lady Vets 9 Hole Comp 18/3/25
1st Marie Pegram on 15; 2nd Pat Dodd 14; 3rd Sue Nicholson 13 C/B; 4th Jeanette Kemp 13
Thursday was another glorious day on the golf course for the 44 Lady Veterans starters. It was lovely to welcome back Ann Browning after her extended break, June Biddle after her holiday in Victoria, and also
Tuckwell, with additional squad members Ben Forsyth, Toby Elvy, Club General Manager Peter Davies, and dedicated caddy Paul Jackson offering vital support.
Also contributing to the team’s journey throughout the series were Garth Allen and Brendan van Spreeuwel, whose performances played an important role in securing Hawks Nest’s place in the final.
Ahead of the match, the team took a moment to express their gratitude to Team Managers Dave Gilbert and Fred Sparksman, presenting them with a commemorative plaque and golf shirts in recognition of their unwavering commitment throughout the season.
Post-match celebrations also included a heartfelt tribute to Kirkwood, who was presented with a gift and card in appreciation of his leadership.
Hawks Nest Club Captain Les Sainty commended the team on their outstanding achievement, highlighting the dedication and effort that propelled them to this milestone.
Their triumph not only cements Hawks Nest’s place among the region’s top competitors but also marks an exciting new chapter for the club as it prepares for the challenges of Division 1 in 2026.
Congratulations to the entire team, coaching staff, and supporters for a wellearned victory!
to see Ruth McRae, now of Barnwell Park GC, back in Hawks Nest playing golf with old friends. There was a great personal milestone today for Sue Ward, who scored her first ever chip in on the 5th hole, after 16 years of playing at Hawks Nest. Well played, Sue! There were also some good nett scores recorded today, with Rosarie Mullins on 36 (front 9), and Di Bowes on 35 (back 9).
Results: Thursday 20/3/25
Lady Veterans 9 Hole Event
1st Marcia Smith on -2; 2nd Rhonda Dorman 1; 3rd June Biddle 6 C/B; 4th Sue
Congratulations to all of our participants and winners this week – well played, ladies!
A reminder that there are first aid kits and 4 defibrillators available around Hawks Nest GC: at the Pro Shop, from the GM Peter Davies and from the bar staff should you ever need one while out playing golf.
q Pennant team managers David Gilbert (left) and Fred Sparksman (right) with team captain Matthew Kirkwood.
q HNGC legend Warren (Snowy) Gorton with current Pennant team captain Matthew Kirkwood.
q The HNGC A grade Pennant team.
q Monthly Medal Winners Di Smith, Fran Henderson and Maxine Mitchell.
q Roma Bernardin chipped in for a great birdie this week.
q Gabby Bonanni had a chip in and a NTP this week.
q The HNGC A grade Pennant team.
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On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
MY 13-year-old son wants an E-bike for his birthday.
He has offered to pay half. All his friends have E-bikes and he can't keep up with them.. Should I relent even though I think he's better off riding a normal bike for his health.
I'm also worried about the safety aspects.
Lisa C.
Dear Lisa
I can feel that annoying 'when I was a kid' sentence coming out of my mouth with a barrage of reasons to avoid buying your son an E-bike at all costs, but I'm going to refrain .. no, no, I'm not. I can't help it.
When I was a kid, just one year younger than your son, I was given my first bike.
I can't begin to tell you the excitement I felt learning to ride with trainer wheels, going 'round and 'round the backyard, pedalling furiously to get over the grass and then enjoying the increasing speed down the steady slope of the driveway.
Later, when I'd mastered the skill, I rode as far away from the family home as I could.
My parents would have been worried sick if they'd known that my friends and I had progressed from training wheels to Cirque du Soleil wannabe performers.
We'd ride down hills with no hands on the handlebars, double each other, and even hold on for grim life while standing on the seat.
This was in the days before bike helmets and it was sheer luck that we weren't severely injured. It gave me a love of bike riding that I still have, along with some pretty decent calf muscles, but it's incredible that one of us didn't end up with life-threatening injuries.
The Write Direction
By John BLACKBOURN
Posting an issue
ONE of the services that we all take for granted in life is that of posting and receiving mail, but things are changing for that basic enterprise.
Apparently, there was a federal regulation passed in 1989 saying that
E-bikes, with the speed factor, multiply that risk.
I think there's a place for them, for commuters, for example, or more mature-aged riders who may not have the same pedal-power they had when they were young, but at 13, I just can't see that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The faster your son goes, the harder he's going to fall if he comes off.
It goes without saying that young people like pushing boundaries and their awareness of potential dangers is still developing, as my childhood riding days demonstrates.
The cost, even if he's willing to contribute, is thousands of dollars, and with such an expensive item, there is more likelihood of the bike getting stolen.
There are also the ongoing servicing costs, which will be a lot higher and general repairs like changing a tyre can be trickier too.
E-bikes are heavier, as your son will discover the hard way when he has to cart the bike up a flight of stairs or push it home if the battery runs out.
there must be a minimum of 4000 Post Office outlets Australia wide.
Of those some 2500 must be located in rural and regional areas.
It is understood that we have some 4271 post offices in operation today.
Providing that service has meant that the business operated at a loss in excess of A$200 million for the year 2023, which was reduced to an $88 million loss this past year.
This shows that management is well on the way to returning this 214-year-old business back to the black.
Some years ago, the way to solve the financial issues being experienced by the Post Office was to sell off their smaller outlets to private operators. These operators were able to build the businesses by retailing products other than postal services, whilst still providing a traditional service.
Thus retaining the larger turnover outlets
Lisa, I reckon the E-bike could be a good long-term dream for your son to save up for, and he will if he really wants one that desperately, but your misgivings are reasonable given his age.
There has been a concerning increase in young people with injuries relating to E-bikes and E-scooters, and while it's impossible to prevent young people doing the stupid things we did at the same age, we can try to minimise the harm as much as possible.
Dorin’s Draws
Carpe diem, Jasminda
By Paul DORIN
READING by Lynne Miles: 2 Chronicles 5: 13b
GOOD - "The singers, accompanied by cymbals, trumpets and various instruments raised their voices in unison in praise to the Lord and sang, "He is good. His love endures forever."
in higher traffic locations, delivering better economics.
However, business and communication kept developing in a different direction.
Fax machines arrived for message transfers, which later developed to emails.
Now everyone has a mobile phone and some just talk to their wrist watches.
We are now at the stage whereby the head of the Post Office has declared that we simply don’t need the same number of post office outlets.
I assume that his direction is to have the regulation controlling the number of post offices reduced in the near future.
Whilst technology has seen the letter delivery side of Australia Post reducing
rapidly, their most recent report says their parcel delivery business has boomed, becoming the future for their return to profitability whilst retaining their traditional letter services.
The post office, like the railways and Service NSW, has continued to offer excellent service in a friendly and efficient manner.
I’m sure that we will all be delighted when these enterprises return to regular profitability.
I certainly welcome the direction these vital industries are now moving in and wish them good speed in achieving profitability whilst retaining a great service.
‘Scallop Club’ celebrates group milestone
By Thomas O’KEEFE
LADIES of the small, local social group called the “Scallop Club”, have celebrated an important anniversary - 21 years since their first get-together.
“We called ourselves the ‘Scallop Club’... [because] most of the ladies like to eat scallops after golf,” member Elsa Jones told News Of The Area.
Starting in the early 90s, the ladies made a point of getting together once a month after their Thursday golf round.
They took it in turns to prepare a nice meal, complete with their best cutlery, crockery and lace tablecloths.
“After the meal the ‘girls’ got down to the ‘serious’ business of playing cards… like UNO, Sevens and other easy games,” Elsa said.
“Over the years, unfortunately, some of the ladies became ill and passed on - namely the lovely Beth, Val, Doreen and, only last year, dear Fay.
“We miss all of these
funny and witty ladies so much.”
This year, another friend, Sandra, is also leaving the Scallops, but it is to open a new chapter in her own lifemoving to live with family in Brisbane.
The Scallops keep on swinging on the links and enjoying a well-earnt classy meal afterwards, but their group is now rather small
with only Sylvia, Barbara, Sue and Elsa left of the original women (although they have now welcomed Robyn).
“We celebrated our 21 years with a great mud cake made by the 2 Fat Bakers in Tea Gardens, and a lovely platter of food made by Barbara,” Elsa said before sharing a poem she had written about her friends.
SPORTS
Doreen wonders what is going on
Whilst Elsa complains she hasn't won Barb and Sandra pour another wine
Once a month on a Thursday they meet
To enjoy a meal and often a sweet
The calories go out the door
As lunch is enjoyed and even more.
The cards come out, the fun begins Whose deal? Whose turn? Oh, is it me?
I missed my turn, says Beverley.
Just lay your cards, says Val.
Sue despairs and shakes her head
Whilst Fay relates tales of the dead
Whilst Val says the game is mine
Laughs abound as tales are told
Of games of golf dissected and retold.
The fantastic drives and putts on nine
Can someone please pass the wine
Now Beverley, you'll have to wait Fay giggles Sylvia laughs
Please pass the chocs Elsa states Barb says… at last I've won
So ends another month of fun.
The Scallop Club Fay, Val, Doreen, Sylvia and Elsa Barbara, Sue, Beverley and Sandra
q The original Scallop Club. (Back) Elsa, Val, Doreen, Sue. (Front) Dell, Barb, Sylvia, Sandra, Fay and Beverley. Photos: Elsa Jones.
q The latest Scallop Ladies; Sylvia, Barbara, Sue, Elsa and Robyn.
Hawks swoop into new season
By Thomas O’KEEFE
THE local rugby league season has started with a pair of gruelling trial matches for the Tea Gardens Hawks, ahead of the official launch of the competition on 28 March.
“Last week we played at home against Mayfield, with 14 players making their debut for the club in 32-degree heat,” new Hawks coach Chris Keenan told News Of The Area.
“We started the game with 21 players, and by the second half [we] had no reserves, having lost three to concussion, one each to a popped shoulder, heat exhaustion, and a calf injury.
“Taking that into account, it was a real gutsy effort from the Hawks.
“[They were] led by captain James Sinclair who was outstanding in
defence and played the entire game; one of his best performances. He finished the game with a knee injury.
“Connor Hughes, one of the new boys, was also outstanding in his debut.
“Jreay 'Kiwi' Keenan was outstanding in both attack and defence and never took a backward step.”
The team’s stated goal this year is to allow the opposition to score no more than 14 points, a feat achieved even in the face of the 14-2 loss to Mayfield.
“We have trained hard since late January and it was our fitness that got us through… we battled fatigue but no one gave up.”
The second game, played away at Clarence Town against the Cobras on Saturday 22 March, saw even more punishing conditions, though with a different outcome.
Despite going into the match under strength with only 16 players, and several incidents further reducing the number on-field, the Hawks went into half-time 6-10.
There was more bad news when winger Cooper Walton was ruled out with a head injury, but for the second week in a row, the Hawks dug deep.
“Our boys found that extra bit and ground out a 10-16 win; playing most of the second half with just 13 men.
“There were a lot of good players today, Tim Byrne having his first game at fiveeighth was brilliant, taking on the line and causing havoc to the opposition.
“Our captain James Sinclair led by example in his new role at halfback.
“Jreay Keenan had another good game playing
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training.
between prop and hooker and finished off the game with the match-winning try.
“Jayden Selmes had another good game on the wing, scoring a great individual try and defending well.
“Connor Hughes, our lock, created havoc every time he ran the ball, [setting up] our first try of the day, and Carl Williams at fullback returned the ball well and defended like his life depended on it.”
Anglers snag major snapper
Tea Gardens Women Bowling Club
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 18th March:
Round 1 of the Novice Consistency Competition, in this competition the winner of a game is the first bowler to reach 150. On each end it is possible to score 10 points, the bowl nearest the Jack gains 4 points, the next closest 3 points and then the third 2 and the fourth 1 point. Members can only compete if they have been bowling for 7 years or less. Jo Plummer and Deb Gardner had a very close game that lasted
for 29 ends, Jo winning here 153 v 147. Judi Polak held the lead from start to finish bowling against Leona Clissold, but it took 27 ends before Judi claimed victory 153 v 117. Carolyn Fredericks, proved to be too strong an opponent for Precy Swaddling defeating Precy on the 22nd end 151 v 69. Last but not least Vicki McMillan came from behind winning after 30 ends by 2 shots her opposition Jan Coomer, the score 151 v 149. Great bowling by all, it's great to see our relatively new bowlers
entering this competition. Social bowls played a game of 3 bowls Triples 18 ends and 2 games of 3 bowls Pairs 21 ends results as follows Kris MacDonald, Lynda Richards and Pat Baker 32 v Sheril Johnson, Dot Dallas and Gay Pezet 8. Sheila Rattray and Bev Harrington 22 v Maryanne Cuss and Ingrid Luck 20. Jane Uff and Bette Saillard 33 v Dawn Jones and Karen Green 8. The winners on the day winning with the lowest score were Sheila and Bev. Lyn Nightingale won the raffle many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize. Thursday 20th March:
The Semi Final of the Novice Consistency Competition
Judi Polak started strongly and continued to dominate in her match against Vicki McMillan, winning on the 26th end 150 v 110. Carolyn Fredericks and Jo Plummer were "neck to neck" Carolyn edging ahead by 18 points on the 22nd end, but Jo wasn't giving in easily by the 28th she had reduced the difference in their scores to 10 points (145 v 135), this game could still go either way. Both Carolyn and Jo scored 5 on the 29th end, Carolyn victorious 150 v J0 140. Format for social bowls a game of 3 bowls Triples and a game of Fours all 12 ends, great to see "our men" coming to bowl with us on Thursdays. A win for Kay
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MYALL Coast anglers have been wrangling giant snapper in local waters this summer.
The most recent was a 4.91kg snapper snagged by Vaughan Dorahy, caught during the Tea Gardens Country Club Fishing Club’s weekend fishing competition, from Friday 14 March to Sunday 16 March.
For reference, some varieties of snapper can be as small as 600 grams, while the rare monsters have weighed in at several kilograms.
“This is a good-sized snapper, they can be from 300mm long to bigger, and this is one of the biggest in a while,” said the club’s Heather Vaughan.
The Tea Gardens Country Club Fishing Club hosts monthly outings,
Berczelly, Maynie Roberts and Jean Glover 20 v Ingrid Luck, Maureen Campbell and Pat Baker 4. Winners also Lyn Nightingale (swinger lead), Lynda Richards, Ron Berczelly and Bev Harrington 13 v Lyn, Precy Swaddling, Chris Fredericks and Bette Saillard 5. The winners on
during which participating anglers attempt to plumb and reap the bounty of any surrounding waters.
“During these outings, anglers can go to all fishing spots around the area, there are no boundaries – up the river, down the estuary, in the bay, out at sea,” Heather explained.
“As you can see, they can be monstrous in size and beautiful eating… which is a huge bonus.”
The supreme snapper beat out the catches of 22 other Fishing Club anglers participating in March, with 14 fishermen and women weighing in at the Country Club at 3pm on Sunday.
Chris Ross, another avid angler with the Fishing Club, caught a snapper weighing in at 5.26kgs at the 10-12 December outing, proving that the big ones are out there, and not quite getting away, either.
the day winning with the highest margin were Kay, Maynie and Jean.
Coming events: Tuesday 25th March: the final of the Novice Consistency Judi Polak v Carolyn Fredericks. Tuesday 1st April round 1 of the Open Consistency Competition.
Hawks Nest Vets
By Len GOUGH
18/03/2025
HN
Tries were to B Nowland, J Selmes, J Keenan, and goals to J Sinclair.
The Hawks have been burning up Myall Park field since January during pre-season
q Vaughan Dorahy and his monster snapper caught locally.
q Chris Ross caught another lunker snapper back in December.
Bulahdelah Golf Club
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE Vets played on Wednesday last week to leave the course open for the Ladies' Open Day on Thursday.
The winner was Wayne Green with 39pts from Richard Stobbart with 37pts and Peter Billinghurst with 36pts.
NTPs were Ray Mansell, Pete Norman and Mick Welsh. Rick Winter got the jackpot, but no birdie.
Thursday 20th March was a beautiful day for the ladies' Open Day and 45 golfers from 9 courses in the district arrived to contest the event.
The course was magnificent but not much run and only a third of the ladies managed to score 30 or more points in the Stableford game.
Over the field scratch winner was Jennifer Hardy from Kew with 22 scratch points.
A grade (0-24) winner was Kylie Gordon from Tallwoods with 35pts. R/up was Cindy Googh from Taree with 33pts and 3rd was Colleen Moran from Harrington Waters with 32pts. B grade (25+) winner was Colleen Richards from Bulahdelah with 36pts. R/ up was Fern Berry, also from Bulahdelah with 34pts on a c/b from Sue Finch from Kew. NTPs were Barbie Gordon, Sue Finch, Bernie Newton & Heather Aitken.
Long drivers were Bernie Newton and Fern Berry while the accurate drivers were Di Bell and June Hamilton. Di Bell also grabbed the $50 jackpot on the 17th.
Our visiting professional,
Apo, donated a 45min lesson for our raffle and Marilyn Lambden from Forster/ Tuncurry was very pleased to win the prize. Judith Jackson (also from F/T) won a basket of Easter goodies.
After the golf, the ladies enjoyed a delicious Chinese lunch and even more delicious afternoon tea. One player even had an in-promtu birthday party! A huge thank you to all those members who helped to make the day such a success - committee, bar and course staff and volunteers, cooks, helpers and sponsors.
Saturday 22nd March was the 3rd round of the men's championship and the daily winners were A grade, Max Schlenert with 75nett from Brad Schlenert with 76nett.
B grade, Marty Bramble
Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club
By John SLATER
19 March
TODAY’s bowls were sponsored by Tea Gardens Veterinary Hospital.
The weather remained ideal for bowls and 39 players competed today in the usual Wednesday Gala. Both greens were in play.
The overall winners with a total of 40 were Gary Porter, Greg Smith and Bob Mellichamp.
The morning winners were decided by the lowest winning margin of and with a margin of 5
Rob Young, Dave Garcia and Dave Perry, won the money.
The afternoon winners were decided by the lowest winning score and with a score of just 11 Craig McDonald, John Moore and Mark Hair, managed that feat Garden Eatery Voucher was won by Graham Uff. Thanks to the Garden Eatery for sponsoring this voucher.
In Pennant News:
A good day for Tea Gardens First National Grade 5 and Grade 6 sides playing at home last Saturday.
Grade 5 had a big win over Hexham 90 to 30 lead by the Mark Hair team who managed a 41 shots to 4 win.
Not to be denied, Grade 6 also had a good win over
Mayfield West 64 to 56, led by the Bette Saillard Ladies Team who won their match rink 19 to 12.
Well, done to all players particularly some the newer members of the Pennant's squad.
Both sides are holding 3rd spot on both ladders.
Next Saturday, Grade 5 are away at Water Board and Grade 6 are away at Hamilton North.
In other news Nominations for the Mixed Pairs are open and close on the 4 th April.
Mixed Bowls is on Thursday mornings with the ladies for those wanting a half game of 12 ends. Name in by 9.15 am.
4. Keith Hudson 32 c/b
with 72nett from Stewart McNaughton with 74nett.
C grade, Peter Billinghurst with 72nett on a c/b from Emmet Doyle. NTPs were Toby Carroll, Rodney Richards, Steve Sharp and Alison Benson. Long drivers were Brad Schlenert, Sam Moss, Steve South and Terry Stellema.
Toby Carroll got the 17th jackpot. Ladies' stableford winner was Alison Benson with 32pts from Meg South with 27pts.
After 3 rounds, Arrin Gardiner is leading the A grade championship with 246gr; Marty Bramble and Stewart McNaughton are tied with 261gr in B grade; Emmet Doyle is leading C grade with 268.
The Championship will be decided next Saturday.
Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts
By John EDWARDS
20th MARCH. Winner: David Bills who came up from Newcastle to play. Runner up: Matthew Peirson who is playing very consistent darts at the moment. Ladies
highest score: Christine Mckenzie-150. Men’s highest score: John Edwards-140. Darts are on every Thursday night, everyone is welcome to come along and play.
Myall Coast Vets Hawks Nest Bridge Club
By Tony SMITH
1. Joe Farrugia 40 c/b
2. Fred Bennett 40 3. Bob Williams 39 c/b 4.Jim Rutter 39
Patrick Garland 38
Robert Murdoch 35 c/b
Gordon Bell 35 c/b
Grade. 1. John Dunning 37 2. Peter Campbell 36 3. David Merryweather 34
Full speed ahead
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boost the visitor economy.
“Six Port Stephens Yacht Club entries will also race – Adis, Aquanimity, Bellamy, Shere Khan, She’s the One and Una Vita.
“Spectators can watch the starts from 11am Monday-Wednesday then again Friday-Saturday immediately off Nelson
Bay breakwall.” Helping to further enhance overall numbers is a new blue-ribbon event introduced to the Performance Series calendar for 25-27 April.
The ‘Super RC’ division will welcome owners and crews of yachts over 53ft (16.2m), with passage races starting and finishing off Nelson Bay breakwall and rounding the beautiful
5. Darrell Scott 32 c/b NTP. A B C
3rd. Freeland, Terry Morrison, Gordon 5th Bennett, Fred Ziehlke, Robert Jones, Brian 10th Freeland, Terry Rowe, Ronald Dunning, John 16th Freeland, Terry Pagett, Desmond Balls to. A 33 c/b B 30 c/b C 26
islands off Port Stephens.
The Performance Series also comprises the prestigious NSW Yachting Championships, along with the TP52 Pallas Capital Gold Cup and the Rob Hampshire Cup.
In 2025, racing will be held primarily inshore on the Salamander Bay course instead of off Hawks Nest Beach.
From 2-4 May, Part 3 of Sail Port Stephens invites off-the-beach classes, one-design keelboats and
By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS Week Ending 21st March
Monday: N/S 1. M
Tuesday: N/S 1. P & B Ness, 2. J Freeland & D Dummitt, 3. M Churton & P Lau.
E/W 1. A & J Macintosh, 2. S Ryder & J Fowler, 3. R Albon & S O’Keefe.
Wednesday: 1. P Baily
Churton & L Falla, 2. J Whelan & B Treharne, 3. P Baily & J Gray, E/W 1. L Howarth & E Greenhalgh, 2. H White & S Helsen, 3. A Ryan & S Bowen.
trailable sportsboats to the Bay Series.
The Australian Sports Boat Association will present its NSW title while the J/70 Class has class racing scheduled. Dinghy classes will sail a two-day series from 3-4 May.
Sail Port Stephens is supported by the NSW Government via its tourism agency Destination NSW and Port Stephens Council, along with subsidiary sponsors.
q Last year’s regatta comprised 11 days of sailing, spanning three weeks and involving 215 boats. Photos: Promocean Media.
q Ladies' Open Day winners Jenny, Di, Cindy, Sue, Kylie, Fern, Colleen and Colleen.
q Winner: David Bills. Runner up: Matthew Peirson.
& J Gray, 2. E Digby & D Hipkins, 3. L Falla & M Churton. Friday: N/S 1. J & T Thatcher, 2. B Eyre & D Hipkins, 3. B & P Gibbs, E/W 1. L Howarth & D O’Brien, 2. H White & S Helsen, 3. M Forte & A Ryan.
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EMERY
Margaret Ann
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Late of Tea Gardens
Formerly of Dungog & South Coast
Beloved wife of John. Loving mother & mother-in-law to Gavin, Justin & Cheryl-Anne, Evan & Belinda and a much loved grandmother to William, Lilly Pearl & Lane. A dear sister to Barbara (dec’d), Shirley & Jean.
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SBS, 8.30pm
For centuries, travellers have been fascinated by the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, and this eyeopening documentary sees historian Bettany Hughes (pictured) investigate the ancient civilisation that created it. Hughes delves into the people of the enigmatic kingdom of Nabataea, following their incense trade routes from the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean and accessing new research across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Greece, Italy and Oman. She finds Petra, their iconic capital built in the 1st century BC, was part of a vast empire only now revealing its secrets.
FRIDAY, March 28
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney health checks her worm farm.
8.30 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy bonds with her future daughter-in-law.
9.15 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R)
9.45 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.15 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala. (Mls, R) Hosted by Mel Buttle.
12.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
1.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (PGal)
SATURDAY
FATHER BROWN
ABC TV, 6.10pm
The fictional Cotswolds village of Kembleford sees its fair share of devilish activity. Luckily, Father Brown (Mark Williams, pictured) is on hand to help the police solve the multitude of murder cases on his patch. Set during the early 1950s, the affable and astute Father and his band of helpers are a favourite of cosy mystery fans. Season 11 begins with this episode that sees rivalries escalate to murderous heights during the 1955 “Olimpicks” – an event held by Kembleford and neighbouring village Hambleston, though not since 1952. When a Hambleston contestant is poisoned during the spinacheating contest, Father Brown has to find someone with a grudge against the victim and is not short of candidates.
8.30 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (Premiere, PG)
9.30 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 A Body That Works. (Ml)
12.00 Romulus. (MA15+av, R)
1.55 Elizabeth. (PGa, R)
3.40 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SUNDAY
NOTRE
DAME: THE RENAISSANCE CONCERT
SBS, 8.40pm
Almost six years have passed since the world watched on in horror as France’s renowned Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral was damaged by a devastating fire in April, 2019. Though the painstaking reconstruction and restoration work goes on, the historic heart of the city reopened to visitors at the end of 2024, marking the occasion with this glamorous concert. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and featuring the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, this moving spectacle also includes breathtaking light shows and performances from Yo-Yo Ma, Pharrell Williams, Marion Cotillard and Angélique Kidjo.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Green Book. (2018, Ml, R)
Based on a true story. In the ’60s, a distinguished African-American pianist hires a tough-talking Italian-American bouncer as his chauffeur for a concert tour through America’s Midwest and Deep South. Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini. 11.15 The Americas. (PG, R) 12.15 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGlv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
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 4. Dolphins v Brisbane Broncos. 9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis. 10.45 MOVIE: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, MA15+lv, R) A cop battles rogue colleagues. Ethan Hawke.
12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) Presented by Sam Pang. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Guests include Jodie Foster, Olivia Colman, Austin Butler, Wanda Sykes and Lorraine Kelly. 10.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, March 29
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.55 Rage Closer. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (PGa, R) 2.15 Under The Vines. (PG, R) 3.00 Extraordinary Escapes: Christmas Special. (Final, R) 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 4.40 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.10 Landline. (R) 5.40 Australian Story. (R)
6.10 Father Brown. (Return, PGav) Rivalries escalate at a local athletics event.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma) The team investigates a family with secrets.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates after a young man is found dead following a collision with a car. On closer inspection, it becomes clear that this is not an accident and is more than a hit and run.
10.05 Unforgotten. (Mals, R)
The team investigates Gerry Cooper.
10.50 Boat Story. (MA15+av, R) Janet and Samuel try to find a buyer for the drugs. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (Premiere) 8.10 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The World From Above. (R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ship. Round 2. Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. H’lights. 3.00 Athletics. World Indoor C’ships. Day 1. H’lights. 4.00 Heroines. 4.30 Mental As Everything. (PGal, R) 5.30 WWII War Machine. (Premiere, PGa)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. (Return)
8.30 Blenheim: The People Behind The Palace.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (R)
10.15 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)
11.15 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ma, R)
3.30 Icons. (PGav, R)
4.25 Bamay. (R)
4.55 China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Artist’s View: A-ha. 3.20 Bamay. 3.25 News. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Over The Black Dot. 6.00 Engineering Tomorrow. 7.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 2. 10.00 Impossible Engineering. 10.55 Late Programs.
6am Cheerful
Weather For The Wedding. Continued. (2012, PG) 7.00 Goddess. (2013, PG) 8.55 Every Day. (2018, PG) 10.45 Shiva Baby. (2020, M) 12.10pm Stand By Me. (1986, M) 1.45 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 3.55 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 The Peacemaker. (1997, MA15+) 10.45 Body Double. (1984, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, March 30
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 Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: 25 Years And Counting. (PGl, R) 4.30 The Jubilee Pudding. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass. (Return, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Darby And Joan. (PGa) Joan and Jack are invited to an island resort.
8.15 Unforgotten. (Ml) The team discovers Gerry’s nationalist views.
9.05 Boat Story. (MA15+l) Janet and Samuel celebrate their newfound riches.
10.05 MOVIE: Two Hands. (1999, MA15+lv, R) Heath Ledger.
11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.05 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)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Tiddler. 5.35 Children’s Programs. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Incredible Homes. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Athletics. World Indoor C’ships. Day 2. H’lights. 4.00 Athletics. World Indoor C’ships. Day 3. H’lights. 5.00 Heroines. 5.30 WWII War Machine. (PGa)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral Pt 2. (R)
8.40 Notre Dame: The Renaissance Concert. Coverage of an event to celebrate the Notre-Dame Cathedral. 10.40 Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story. (PGa, R) 11.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Men’s race. 1.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Women’s race.
3.40 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
4.10 Bamay. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Stakes Day and Australian Cup Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
Three NASA astronauts find their lives in danger after a potentially catastrophic explosion. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon.
11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGadl)
12.20 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGalv, R) Sketch comedy series.
1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6am Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.00 My Greek Odyssey. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Escape To The Country. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) A woman’s collecting has filled her small home.
8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, Mlv, R)
A rescue helicopter pilot searches for his daughter. Dwayne Johnson.
6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm Figure Skating. 1.40 Jeopardy! 3.45 WorldWatch. 4.10 PBS Washington Week. 4.35 Haramain: The Train Of The Desert. 5.35 Domino Masters. 6.30 Abandoned Engineering. 7.25 Abandoned Americana. 8.15 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Volta a Catalunya. Stage 7. 10.15 Abandoned Americana. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (PGa, R) 3.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life.
10.30 Elsbeth. (PGlsv, R) 11.30 FBI. (Mav, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6am Children’s Programs. 1pm The Nanny. 2.00 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix. H’lights. 3.10 Surfing Australia. 4.10 Young Sheldon. 5.40 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Road Chip. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: 10 Things I Hate About You. (1999, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Coyote Ugly. (2000, PG) 11.30
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Capricorn One. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 9.10 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 11.05 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 1pm The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. (2012, M) 2.55 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 4.45 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 6.55 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 8.30 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 10.35 My Own Good. (2018, M, Italian) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.
8.40 The Hunters: Bondi Hate Murders. (Mav) A look at attacks on the gay community.
10.10 Tabloids On Trial. (Premiere, Mal)
11.40 Pembrokeshire Murders: Catching The Gameshow Killer. (Mav, R)
12.40 The Bay. (Malv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 9News Late.
10.10 See No Evil: She’s Fake. (Ma)
11.10 The First 48. (Mav)
12.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)
1.00 Destination WA.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Australian Survivor. (PGl) Presented by Jonathan LaPaglia. 8.30 Matlock. (PGa) Olympia’s dream of partnership is on the line as she and the team scramble to remove a dangerous drink from the market. 9.30 FBI. (Madv) The team races against the clock to take back control of a hijacked train that an unarmed OA and Gemma are riding. 11.30
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MONDAY, March 31
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lisbon With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.25 Pompeii: The New Dig. (PGa, R)
9.30 24 Hours In Emergency.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Syndrome E. (MA15+av)
12.05 The Night Manager. (MA15+v, R)
2.20 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R)
3.20 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
4.25 Bamay. (R)
4.55 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. (PGa)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl)
8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) The 126 races to contain a toxic chlorine cloud. 9.30 Suits L.A. (M)
10.30 The Agenda Setters. 11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGals)
12.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGals, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Fantastic
Mr. Fox. Continued. (2009, PG) 6.35 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.55 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 11.10 My Own Good. (2018, M, Italian) 1pm Man Who Didn’t Want To See The Titanic. (2021, M, Finnish) 2.35 Tourism. (2017) 4.00 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 5.55 Selkie. (2000, PG) 7.30
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. (R)
11.00 Snow. (Premiere, PGas)
11.55 Illegals. (Malsv, R)
1.50 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
3.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (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. (PGa)
7.30 The Americas: Mexico. (PG)
8.30 The Hunting Party. (M) 9.30 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec helps Rose when an attorney general is threatened by a scandalous deep fake video that puts lives in danger.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGal) 12.00 MOVIE: House Of Chains. (2022, MA15+av, R) Mena Suvari. 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. (M)
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. (Mad)
8.40 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. Looks at the Eurostar. 9.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v) 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Blackwater. (Malsv)
12.20 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv, R)
3.50 Bamay. (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. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGal) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Lawrence Mooney: Embracing Your Limitations. (MA15+s, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mad)
12.30 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return, PGs)
8.30 The Grand Tour. (Return, MA15+l) 9.50 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 10.50 9News Late.
11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
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
6am Tourism.
Continued. (2017) 6.25 Belle. (2013, PG) 8.20 Selkie. (2000, PG) 9.55 Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 11.40 Hajjan. (2023, M, Arabic) 2pm The Movie Show. 2.35 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 4.15 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 5.50 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 7.30 Made In America. (1993, M) 9.35 Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, April 3
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PGa)
8.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (Return) 9.30 Virdee. (M) 10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Breaking Point. (Mlsv)
11.55 Blinded. (Madl, R)
1.40 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 6.15 Over The Black Dot. 6.45 Travel Man. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest
(32) SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Dafne. Continued. (2019, PG, Italian) 6.45 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 8.20 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 10.00 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022) 11.50 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 1.55pm Belle. (2013, PG) 3.50 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PG) 5.55 Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 7.30 Gambit. (2012) 9.10 The Duke. (2020, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) An Australian labradoodle won’t stop licking.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
9.45 The Amazing Race. (PG)
11.15 The Chernobyl Disaster. (Ma, R)
12.15 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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News Of The Area MYALL COAST SPORT
Full speed ahead
WITH Sail Port Stephens 2025 starting on 31 March, change is in the air and all the signs are pointing to another record year of demand and growth for an event that has been on a continual trajectory for 18 straight years.
Last year’s regatta comprised 11 days of sailing, spanning three weeks and involving 215 boats.
“The ‘House Full’ banner will once again fly over local marinas when the popular Passage Series (Commodores Cup) commences,” an event spokesperson told NOTA.
“More than 100 yachts will contest the six-day series opener (31 March5 April), the vast majority coming from out of town to
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q Last year’s regatta comprised 11 days of sailing, spanning three weeks and involving 215 boats. Photos: Promocean Media.
