q Lions Carole, Jo and Annette faced the crowds while Doug, John and Peter cooked up a storm and Rob oversaw the operation.
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FROM Page 1 efforts,” Lions President Amanda Sykes told News Of The Area.
Around 200 people were fed on buns and sausages (and salads) with the smell of grilling onions wafting over the caravan park, and live singing and music in the background.
Seven Tea Gardens Lions were at it, three over the grills and the rest ensuring the customers got through the 350 bread rolls and 28kg of sausages, plus burger patties, chicken and minute steaks.
Other recent Lions activities have seen a significant donation to the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Live Saving Club, which will go towards the upgrade of the First Aid Room.
Another donation will go to the Wesley Mission, to assist the Winter Wonderland event for foster children, where more than 30
q The queue of Jayco partygoers was never-ending.
children receive funds and teddy bears. The Lions’ ongoing sponsorship of awards for the Tea Gardens Soccer Club has also brought out the very same custom-built Lions’
q Doug and John got hot and heady over the barbecues.
barbecue trailer on several weekends at Memorial Park.
Recent projects completed with Lions’ critical support include the renewed Pioneer Poles at Tea Gardens and Winda Woppa, in conjunction with the Myall River Art Walk Group.
On top of this is the Lions’ weekly clearup of Lions Lookout park, in conjunction with the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association, which has resulted in heightened public safety.
The Providence Bay Dog Park and Tea Gardens Library Lions Playground are yet more projects still in the pipeline.
Upcoming events in the region that the Lions Club will be supporting include the annual Lakes Trail Festival in October, the Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival in October, the return of the Hawks Nest Triathlon in November, and the Christmas Twilight Fair in December.
“Preparations for the Christmas Twilight Fair are underway, to be held on Friday 5 December at the Hawks Nest Hall and reserve on Booner Street - so save the date,” President Amanda Sykes said.
NBN UPGRADES
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In areas where underground infrastructure is possible and consumer usage is relatively high, such as the sandy soils of Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, several nbnCo contractor crews have been seen digging new trenches or preparing old ones for the new optic fibre network extensions.
In some cases, entire sections of road have been dug up and re-laid to make way for new underground conduits.
These upgrades were announced back in January by nbnCo, with the aim of providing ‘fibre to the premises’ (FTTP) to all
customers who did not get it years ago.
An nbnCo representative said, “nbnCo will provide new upgrade paths for the remaining homes and businesses across Australia on the Fibre to the Node network, enabled through an investment with the Australian Government.
“The investment is expected to benefit around 622,000 homes and businesses, with more than 95 percent of premises having the option to upgrade to nbn full fibre via nbn Fibre to the Premises.”
The upgrades are expected to be completed by the end of 2030.
According to nbnCo figures, the number of
internet-connected devices in the average Australian home has more than trebled in the last 10 years, with the average amount of data consumed jumping a whopping 30-fold.
The infill required for proper FTTP means that the internet signal will go right to the customer’s house in an optic fibre, the fastest possible medium for the signal, and easily capable of gigabit-per-second speeds.
Currently, most Myall Coast residences get away with ‘fibre to the node’ (FTTN) connections, meaning that their existing copper phone lines carry their internet signal the last few hundred metres from a fibre-to-copper node that is housed in a manhole nearby.
In areas such as South
Death Certificates – is the information correct?
by Cavelle Lindsay
used to transfer joint bank accounts into the name of the surviving joint account holder, or it may be included in an application for probate by the executor of the estate. It may also be used for any claim for death benefits arising from a superannuation fund and life insurance policies held by the deceased. The most common mistake we see is including or excluding a person on the form as a de facto partner. Some people do this without understanding the meaning of a de facto partner. Issues may then arise with banks, superannuation funds and life insurance agencies if the details on the death certificate are incorrect.
For example, if you have included a de facto partner on
q This small space has criss-crossing telecom, electricity and water, indicated by their above-ground pits, posts and meters
Pindimar or Bundabah, where nbnCo cables never quite reached, residents have looked to the likes of Starlink for satellite internet connections –although Starlink did suffer a global outage last week, which is being blamed on a software issue.
The average internet user must be aware, nonetheless, that their actual internet speeds inside the home will always be limited by the performance of their inhome internet router, with even slower signals over wi-fi. Residents can check what internet technologies are available to their address via the nbn website nbnco.com.au/check.
the death certificate and he, she or they are not a de facto partner as recognised under the relevant legislation, and then an application is made for superannuation death benefits, a super fund will review the death certificate and if the deceased did not have a binding nomination, then the superannuation fund may contact the named de facto partner and ask them if he, she or they are considering making a claim for the death benefits. In the instance where the de facto partner is not a de facto partner as recognised by the legislation, this may cause issues with the superannuation fund paying any death benefits.
If you have recently received a death certificate and the details contained on the document are incorrect, please contact us and we can assist you with having this changed.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
q The entire width of road was torn up and relaid to accommodate new fibre layouts.
q Fibre nodes are typically housed under heavy metal manhole covers like this one.
q New pits and lead-in trenches are easy to spot along the nature strips.
AED project ensuring community safety
DO you know where your closest defibrillator is?
Each year in NSW, more than 9,000 people suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
For every minute that passes without CPR, a person’s chance of survival drops by 7-10 percent, making fast local response absolutely critical.
In response, the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA) has launched a renewed push to improve emergency readiness across the community.
With support from NSW Ambulance and a growing network of volunteers, the Progress Association is registering and mapping all publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens, photographing, documenting, and verifying
not only their locations but also how accessible they are in a real emergency.
As part of the initiative, the Progress Association is also encouraging confident community members to register for the GoodSAM app, a free NSW Ambulance program that alerts nearby volunteers when someone goes into cardiac arrest.
The app shows the responder where the patient is and where to find the nearest AED, enabling handsonly CPR to begin before paramedics arrive.
The local AED project was first launched in 2022 by community member Julie Taylor, who identified the urgent need for a coordinated emergency response system in the twin towns.
While the program gained early momentum, the
statewide rollout of GoodSAM has provided fresh impetus and the digital backbone needed to take the project further.
“You don’t need to be a paramedic or doctor,” said Progress Association Vice President Sandra Bourke, who has been updating local AED data into the GoodSAM system.
“Anyone aged 18 and over can sign up to GoodSAM and be part of the chain of survival.
“You don’t need formal medical training, just a willingness to help.”
All responders are protected under NSW’s Good Samaritan laws, and participation is entirely optional, with alerts able to be accepted or declined at any time.
For residents who may not
feel confident using the app or who prefer a more traditional option, a free fridge magnet is also being distributed.
This simple printed guide lists the locations of AEDs across our area along with key emergency contact numbers, providing a valuable quick-reference tool in any household or business.
How to Register for GoodSAM:
1. Visit: www.ambulance. nsw.gov.au/goodsam
2. Register your details online
3. Download the GoodSAM Responder app to your phone
4. Keep the app running in the background – it will only notify you if someone nearby needs help.
Beachside Pro-Am back and bigger than ever
THE much-loved Hawks Nest Beachside Pro-Am returns to the Hawks Nest Golf Club (HNGC) from 5-6 September.
The Pro-Am has become much more than a golf tournament in recent years; it’s one of the biggest annual highlights for the local club, its members, and the entire Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens community.
Each year, the club welcomes professional golfers from across Australia to compete for a share in the $50,000 prize purse, alongside over 280 amateur players from near and far.
The two-day, 36-hole event has earned a strong reputation, attracting a field of top-ranked PGA professionals and passionate
amateurs who return year after year for both the quality of the competition and the experience that surrounds it.
“It’s not just about the golf,” said Emily McCormack, Marketing and Events Manager at Hawks Nest Golf Club.
“The Pro-Am creates this electric energy across the club. It brings people together, players, members, visitors, sponsors, all here for the love of the game and the great atmosphere that comes
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with it.”
The Pro-Am was awarded NSW/ACT Tournament of the Year in 2023 and was honoured to be named a finalist again in 2024.
This year, the event is shaping up to raise the bar even higher.
The weekend kicks off with a Gala Dinner on Friday
evening.
A sell-out event every year, the gala features live entertainment, music from Bobby C, exclusive interviews with special guest speakers, and dinner prepared by Sando’s Restaurant.
Then on Saturday, following the final round, the crowd-favourite “Shoot-
Out Under Lights” returns, sponsored by Ray White Tea Gardens Hawks Nest.
This thrilling showdown lights up the course and wraps up the tournament in spectacular style.
Hawks Nest Beachside Apartments has been named as the Major Naming Rights Sponsor for another year.
“Our sponsors help us deliver a professional and exciting tournament that benefits not only our club, but the wider region,” Emily said.
“They’re the reason we’re able to keep growing this event.
“Their involvement helps us not only run a great tournament but bring a real buzz to the town.
“It fills local accommodation, drives visitors into shops and cafes, and puts Hawks Nest on the map in such a positive way.”
All event information, including tournament registration and Gala Dinner bookings, is now available on the HNGC website.
Visit www.
hawksnestgolfclub.com.au.
q An AED at Hawks Nest IGA. Photo: supplied.
q The weekend kicks off with a Gala Dinner.
q Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am.
Dolphin census day
LOCAL residents are once again invited to take part in the Port Stephens Dolphin Census, Australia’s longestrunning community dolphin count.
This year’s event will be held by ORRCA (Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia) on Sunday, 17 August from 11am to 12pm, with participants recording sightings of the region’s resident Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins.
Now in its 21st year, the annual Dolphin Census is a much-loved local event that combines citizen science with community connection.
It builds on more than two decades of data collection started by the Marine Parks Association and has been under ORRCA’s stewardship since 2024.
“After more than 20 years of this census, the Port Stephens community has a remarkable opportunity to continue to contribute to real, long-term conservation science,” said Ashley Ryan, ORRCA President.
“It’s an hour that can make a lasting difference for the local dolphin population.”
The Dolphin Census is free and open to all, with clear instructions and
training materials provided. Participants can choose from around 100 land-based or on-water vantage points around Port Stephens to spend one hour observing and recording:
• The number of dolphins sighted
• Behaviours such as feeding, socialising, or resting
• Dorsal fin photographs where possible, to assist with dolphin identification
All data is submitted via ORRCA’s dedicated reporting app, then reviewed by the organisation’s Research
Team.
Results will be shared with participants once the analysis is complete.
In 2019, the census recorded 120 individual dolphins during the onehour survey.
In 2024, sightings dropped to 42 individuals.
While this does not necessarily reflect a direct population decline, the trend highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring to better understand changes in dolphin numbers and distribution.
In response, ORRCA has launched a new long-
term monitoring program alongside the annual census, providing year-round data to help identify patterns and potential conservation needs for the Port Stephens dolphin population.
Local ORRCA member and event organiser Sherelyn Overson said, “After disruptions in previous years, it’s great to see the community come together again for this important project.
“We’re all part of the effort to ensure Port Stephens remains a place where dolphins can thrive.”
Volunteers are
encouraged to bring binoculars, cameras, a smartphone or tablet, warm clothing, and even a picnic, and spend an hour contributing to the future of local wildlife.
Updates will be shared on ORRCA’s Facebook and Instagram @orrcaaustralia throughout the day.
Registrations are essential.
Register at: www.orrca. org.au/dolphin-census
Once registered, participants will receive further information and safety guidelines from the ORRCA team.
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St Helens, Bay of Fires, Pyengana, Bridestowe Estate, Launceston
q A dolphin takes to the air. Photo: Elsa Cabanie.
q Dolphins surf an unbroken wave. Photo: Jodie Lowe.
Coal mine expansion knocked back
By John WATTS
PLANS by mining company
MACH Energy to substantially expand its Mount Pleasant coal mine in the Hunter Valley have stalled.
The NSW Court of Appeal has found that the Independent Planning Commission’s approval of the mine’s expansion in 2022 was legally flawed.
The approval would have allowed the mine to continue operating until 2048, and extract an additional 247 million tonnes of coal.
The Denman Aberdeen Muswellbrook Scone Healthy Environment Group (The Group) challenged the Planning Commission’s decision in the Land and Environment Court arguing that the Commission had
failed to properly consider the climate impacts of the mine’s expansion.
Justice John Robson dismissed their challenge, but the Group successfully appealed.
Although the Commission had accepted the project's emissions would contribute to global climate change, the Court of Appeal’s Justice Julie Ward found there was nothing in its reasons to indicate it had considered the impacts on the local environment.
“The Commission’s obligation to consider the likely impacts of the development on the natural and built environment in the locality of the mine… required it to address the potentially adverse effects of climate change in the locality,” Justice Ward said.
“This obligation could not be discharged by general references to the effects of global warming on the planet generally.”
Greens MP Sue Higginson welcomed the ruling.
“This decision is a significant legal breakthrough and will send shockwaves through the planning system.
“The Court has ruled that the government bears responsibility for the emissions that they create as a result of the fossil fuel projects they approve.”
One of the cases cited by the Court of Appeal was the 2019 decision to knock back plans by Gloucester Resources to establish the Rocky Hill coal mine south of Gloucester.
“This decision builds on the… Rocky Hill case where
the Land and Environment Court refused approval for that coal mine including on the basis of climate harm,” said Elaine Johnson, the solicitor for the Group.
“This decision will ensure that all future coal proposals will need to explain why they should go ahead despite the very serious localised climate harms linked with continued
fossil fuel expansion.”
The application for the mine’s approval will return to the Land and Environment Court for further review.
‘We have not forgotten you’
By Pauline CAIN
residents to continue to seek
“We understand it is difficult but it is important to register and complete the documentation, so that if further funding becomes
available applicants will be automatically notified,” Dave Owens said.
“Recovery is a slow process and our primary concern is for the mental health of our farmers and
residents.
”I am determined to make sure this happens.”
Approximately 13,000 people have attended recovery centres and assistant points since the
catastrophic flood events in May.
“It has been massive - the size of it and what has been achieved has been fantastic.
“We have not forgotten about you.
”We are here for the long term, not the short term.”
Mr Owens said that currently:
- 53 households are in emergency care and will need long term assistance
- 47,000 people have applied for personal hardship assistance and 700 applications have been received from small businesses and not for profit organisations.
- 25,000 tonnes of flood waste (equivalent to 1800 trucks) has been sent to temporary waste - 960 cubic metres has
Marine Rescue volunteers complete medical evacuation
VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Port Stephens assisted with a medical mission on Sunday 27 July.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said the call for assistance came through just before 9am.
“Volunteer Radio Operators at Marine Rescue Port Stephens received a call from the skipper of a sailing vessel shortly before 9am, advising a passenger on board was severely unwell.
“Rescue vessel Port Stephens 31 was tasked to respond.
“Port Stephens 31 commenced the journey to the distressed vessel, located approximately 17
nautical miles (31 km) east of Broughton Island.
“Marine Rescue NSW crews arrived on scene by 10.30am and transferred the ill passenger and their companion on board Port Stephens 31.
“Port Stephens 31 then commenced the return journey, and transported the two people to Nelson Bay, where they were handed over to NSW Ambulance paramedics,” Inspector Raymond said.
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based notfor-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
been removed from the shoreline - 700 silage bales and 900 chemical containers have been collected.
The Flood Recovery Centre in Taree is still operational for another month, however recovery assistance, which provides outreach into communities, will continue.
“We have held two online seminars for 200 small businesses with a step through process - a good step forward.”
Service NSW has emailed over 200,000 businesses across 19 impacted local government areas.
Impacted businesses have been able to access an initial $5000 with low documentation and another $20,000 with receipts.
THE Flood Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid North Coast is encouraging farmers and other flood-affected
assistance.
q The Mount Pleasant coal mine west of Muswellbrook.
q Dave Owens speaking with farmers at Gloucester. Photo: supplied
q Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied
q Rescue vessel Port Stephens 31. Photo: supplied.
Rare Open Day at Stroud Monastery
By Shannon BENTON
LOCALS will have a unique opportunity to explore one of Stroud’s best-kept secrets at a special three-part open day event at the mud brick monastery on Saturday 30 August.
Nestled in the bush beside the Stroud Golf Club on Bucketts Way, down St Claires Road, the monastery, often dubbed the “Assisi of the South”, will be open to the public for a rare glimpse into its serene grounds and rich history.
The day begins at 10am with a fundraising morning tea hosted by the Anglican
Parish Church of St John’s, Stroud.
For a $10 donation, guests can enjoy refreshments in support of an orphanage in Sri Lanka.
The orphanage, located in a mansion at Moratuwa near Colombo, has provided a safe haven for Christian girls in need since 1922, when it was donated to the Sisters of St Margaret by Mr Frank De Mel in honour of his grandfather.
“All funds raised will go directly to helping the sisters continue their incredible mission of love and support for girls in need,” said Jane King, on behalf of the Friends of the Monastery Committee.
“It’s a powerful reminder that even small acts of generosity here in Stroud can ripple across the world.”
Following morning tea, visitors will be treated to a free guided tour of the mud brick monastery itself, an earthy, tranquil space built in the 1970s by the Sisters of St Claire, with significant help from local volunteers affectionately known as “muddies.”
The monastery is usually reserved for private retreats and workshops, making this an exclusive opportunity to experience its peaceful atmosphere.
To finish off the day,
q Signage at the monastery.
guests are encouraged to wander down the bush track to the nearby Three Birdies Café at the Stroud Golf Club.
A relaxed lunch menu
will be available, offering a casual setting to unwind and connect with fellow attendees.
With a blend of
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community, history, and quiet reflection, the event promises something for everyone, and a chance to support a meaningful cause.
Appeal to find missing man Scott Hayden
By John WATTS
THE family of Tinonee resident Scott Hayden is pleading for the public’s help to help locate the missing 46-year-old.
Scott was last seen on
q Missing man Scott Hayden.
the evening of 30 May in his car on Thunderbolts Way, Tibbuc.
The vehicle was found abandoned the following day, parked on the side of the road near Tibbuc Road.
The gold-coloured Ford Falcon with the registration number JE77US had a flat battery and was facing in the
An extensive search by Police, the SES and Fire Brigade failed to locate Scott.
Scott’s family said he was experiencing a mental health episode at the time but his disappearance is out of character.
“It appears someone may have tried to help him start the car as the battery holder was left undone and [was] off the battery,” his sister Merrilyn Hayden said.
“Did anyone happen to give him a lift? Did anyone see him walking along the road? Did anyone see him at Gloucester train station?” Scott has distinctive arm tattoos with the face of a lion, and the words TRUTH and YAHWEH.
If anyone has any information as to Scott’s whereabouts, they should immediately contact local police or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Christmas in Monkerai
By Thomas O’KEEFE
DOZENS of members of the Hawks Nest and District Probus Club sojourned to Riverwood Downs for a festive Christmas in July celebration on Friday 25 July.
The car-pool convoy braved the ever-changing surface along the Bucketts Way, through the stunningly bucolic rural scenery of the upper Karuah River hinterland, ending with a real country morning tea at the Downs.
All 303 hectares sit along the river in the Monkerai Valley, at the foothills of the Barrington Tops’ World Heritage Wilderness area.
The weather, of late wet and wintry, gave way to a beautiful sunny and wellappreciated respite.
The Probus members were given a roast lunch with winter vegetables,
with the new venue providing members with the opportunity to meet and mingle, generating a congenial atmosphere.
Eventually, Santa Claus showed up, fresh from his North Pole summer, and gave out small presents with the assistance of his little helper, Remmi, a preschooler who kept the affair in tip-top order.
Christmas music played
EXPLAINER - The Eastern Blue Groper: A NSW coastal icon
By Iain WATT, President, EcoNetwork Port Stephens
THE eastern blue groper (Achoerodus viridis) is endemic and one of the most iconic fish species found in New South Wales coastal waters.
Recognised for its striking cobalt blue colouration and curious nature, this fish holds ecological, cultural, and conservation significance.
Its visibility and frequent non-aggressive interactions with snorkelers and divers have made it an icon of the NSW rocky reefs and was proclaimed the official fish emblem of NSW in 1998.
Their gentle and curious nature makes them the highlight of any underwater experience.
They are regularly encountered in Port Stephens along the rocky coast and around the offshore islands.
Although colloquially referred to as a “groper,” A. viridis is technically a large wrasse of the Labridae family, a group known for their vibrant colours, interesting biology and dynamic sexual phases.
It should not be confused with the tropical grouper (Epinephelus spp.).
Meet the Eastern Blue Groper
The eastern blue groper (Achoerodus viridis) can grow up to 1.2 m long and can weigh over 20 kg.
They have prominent fleshy lips and large peg-like teeth.
Eastern blue groper start life as plankton before settling into seagrass beds or other appropriate habitat where they develop into an all-female cohort, reaching sexual maturity between one
and four years and breeding between July and September. They will all remain as females until around 18 years old or a length of 50 to 60 cm when some but not all, change sex to males, reaching a maximum recorded age of 35 years in NSW, but could be longer.
This sex change is a result of an extraordinary biological process known as protogynous hermaphroditism.
If the large male is removed (by fishing or natural mortality) the next-ranking female changes her behaviour and physical appearance over weeks to become male and ensure a stable breeding population.
As juveniles, the eastern blue groper displays green/ brown hues and as adult females a reddish-brown coloration, with the signature cobalt blue colouring being the terminal phase when/ if they transition to become males.
Being slow growing and long lived (18 to 35 years before changing sex from female to male) makes the blue groper vulnerable to fishing pressure and environmental change.
The sudden removal of the dominant males through fishing can lower productivity causing social disruption and disrupted fertilisation rates.
Fishing pressure can also reduce the numbers of large female fish in the population.
A reduction in available large females able to change sex could reduce the number of available spawning males.
This situation may persist until a remaining female attains that critical size (DPINSW Stock Status Summary –Blue Groper 2024).
The International Union for Conservation of Nature
(IUCN) Red List classifies Blue Groper as “Near Threatened”, due mainly to loss of key habitat and historical overfishing.
The NSW DPI stock status summary noted that the stock structure is not well understood but considered the groper stock to be sustainable but subject to other potential risks such as climate change and warming seas.
Since the mid-1990s, this species has not featured highly in catch records so it may not be a heavily targeted species by recreational fishers.
Where do they live?
The blue groper ranges from Hervey Bay in Queensland to Wilson’s Promontory in Victoria, but they tend to be more common along the NSW coast.
They inhabit shallow rocky reefs, headlands, and kelp forests.
Blue groper generally live in harems with a few females, several juveniles and one male presiding over a small home range. Juveniles typically inhabit estuaries and shallow seagrass beds which provide food and shelter from predators.
As they mature, they migrate to deeper, more exposed rocky reef areas that provide both habitat and hunting grounds.
The blue groper displays high levels of site fidelity (remaining on the same site for all or most of their lives).
As a result, individuals become recognised and cherished by divers and snorkellers who often “adopt” and name local gropers.
The blue groper is primarily diurnal (hunts by day and sleeps at night) and known for its territorial
behaviour.
Their diet primarily consists of hard-shelled invertebrates such as molluscs, crabs, echinoderms, prawns, and worms.
They use their peg-like teeth to dislodge prey and their pharyngeal (crushing) plate in their throat to crush prey before swallowing and larger shell fragments are expelled through the gills.
The blue groper is a keystone species playing an important ecological role in maintaining the balance of biota on rocky reefs.
While the Blue Groper does eat sea urchins, according to recent studies at the University of Newcastle the groper has a limited role in controlling the long spined sea urchin (Centrostephanus rodgersii) considered by some to be responsible for destroying kelp beds and creating “urchin barrens”.
Conservation and legal protection
Their large size and visibility made them an easy target for fishers but over time growing public appreciation for their beauty
and ecological importance, and concerns over declining numbers led to calls for better protection.
All fishing of the groper was banned in NSW in 1969. Line fishing and commercial fishing, but not spearfishing, was reinstated in 1974 with recreational bag limits of two fish per person, with a minimum size of 30 cm.
The commercial fishery was closed in 1980.
Fifty years later in February 2024, following spear fishing incidents in Sydney and Jervis Bay, the NSW Government announced a total fishing ban on groper by any method for 12 months except for Aboriginal cultural fishing.
In February 2025 the NSW Government announced that, following scientific advice and community feedback, the total ban would continue for a further three years starting in March 2025 allowing further research and monitoring of the impacts from the climate crisis, such as seawater warming and acidification on this species.
This aligns NSW with Victoria where blue groper is
the whole time, all inside a big woolshed decked with chandeliers and fairy lights.
Tours of the estate included beautiful gardens, the huge campground and the multitude of cabins for school groups and overnighters.
The famed crepuscular wildlife were no doubt reclining in the bushes, awaiting the golden hour of late afternoon.
fully protected.
Any person contravening the regulations may face a $500 fine for a penalty infringement notice and/or a maximum court enforced fine of up to $22,000 and/ or six month imprisonment for a first offence and up to $44,000 and/or 12 month imprisonment for a second offence.
At the time, the NSW Minister for DPI stated that “these fish should be admired not targeted”.
It should be noted that it is an offence to interfere with any protected species in any way.
The road ahead
Since protective regulations were introduced, populations in many areas have shown signs of recovery.
Divers frequently encounter large individuals in marine reserves, a testament to the effectiveness of habitat protection.
However, conservation is an ongoing process.
Maintaining healthy populations of Achoerodus viridis (together with many other species) will require continued vigilance, adaptive management, and public support.
Strengthening marine protected areas, improving enforcement, and mitigating climate impacts are all critical steps in securing the future of this iconic species.
q A fancy festive feast complete with fairy lights and chandeliers.
q Santa appeared soon enough, with his local helper, Remmi.
q An Eastern Blue Groper posing. Photo: Malcolm Nobbs.
While away on Windward
47 Windward Circuit, Tea Gardens
INDULGE in the epitome of coastal elegance at 47 Windward Circuit, Tea Gardens.
This sophisticated fourbedroom, two-bathroom house is the perfect retreat for retirees looking to embrace serene living or savvy investors seeking a highly sought-after locale.
Set within a modern, community title precinct, the property spans across 679 square metres of meticulously landscaped grounds.
The home's interior is a testament to refined living, boasting a spacious lounge and TV area that invites relaxation.
A separate dining room flows seamlessly into a sitting area, creating a versatile space for
entertaining or tranquil repose.
The double lock up garage houses the toys along with a workshop area to the side making for ample space.
Step outside to discover the crowning feature: a large covered alfresco area adorned with exquisite timber decking backing onto a reserve.
This space promises endless enjoyment, whether hosting family
gatherings or savouring a quiet morning coffee.
Located just two hours north of Sydney on the M1, this property offers both accessibility and seclusion.
A brief drive transports you to the enchanting sands of Hawks Nest beach, enhancing the allure of this exceptional residence.
Complementing all this is solar system with a battery backup and
spearpoint bore water system for watering the gardens making this an economical household to run.
Prospective buyers are invited to experience the charm of 47 Windward Circuit by appointment. Embrace a life of luxury and convenience in one of NSW's hidden gems.
Contact John Rumble to arrange a private inspection today on 0425 289 200.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
The Write Direction
By John BLACKBOURN
It’s looking dangerous
THE fourth of July is America's national day annually.
The nation’s President, Donald Trump, demanded that legislation containing most of his vision to “Make America Great Again” needed to be put into law by that date this year.
He broadly achieved that due to his personal control over the Republican Party, over which he seems to command supreme power.
Many would suggest that Trump is aware of the debt that is invading the USA’s ability to manage its financial affairs and his fallout with DOGE commander Elon Musk is due to this situation.
Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is calculated by a number of top US economists to be creating further debt of US$3.2 trillion.
The main reason why people, companies and countries fail financially is almost always due to debt getting out of hand.
Argentina is one example which went down twice in my memory.
Many people might also remember Cyprus only being saved because its government decided to grab half of the money held on deposit by everyone as its method of reducing its runaway debt.
Establishing the debt of a country is calculated as being a percentage of borrowings in relation to its GDP.
When doing this research, I found it necessary to put national debt into three baskets for comparative purposes - huge debt, middle range debt and reasonably safe debt - so we can get an idea of which countries are able to handle their debt and those who look speculative at best.
This week I will list the big debt states with huge borrowings then complete the story in my next opinion piece.
Top of the debt list that I could find was, surprisingly, Japan, whose debt is equivalent to 234.9 percent of its GDP.
Next was Italy with its ratio being 137.3 percent.
Then it is the USA at 122.5 percent but that is before its probable US$3.2 trillion is added onto its future losses.
Then we have France with 116.3 percent, Canada at 112.5 percent, Belgium 106.4 percent, UK 103.9 percent, Spain at 100.6 percent, China 96.3 percent, Brazil 92 percent, India 80.4 percent and Argentina 73 percent.
Watching how these nations handle their huge debt issues will prove to be an interesting exercise.
Sand blockages not to blame for fish kills
DEAR News Of The Area,
I DON’T think that the fish kills in the Myall Lakes are attributable to the partial blockage of one of the channels around Corrie Island.
Major fish kills always follow major flooding.
In 1948, scientists estimated that there were 50,000 boxes of dead fish around the lakes.
Throughout the 1970s, there were multiple outbreaks linked to major earth excavations, exposing the soils to oxygen.
I believe that the culprit is the actuation
(by flooding) of acid sulphate soils which were formed by the interaction of iron, organic matter and salt water.
In dry times (of low water table) oxygen combines with the acid-sulphate mix to form sulphuric acid which is washed into the waterways after heavy rains causing major fish deaths.
"The river is not blocked at its mouth and dredging will not work to change the water quality” (Peter Scanes, Newcastle Herald, 8/1/2009).
Yours faithfully, Robert ADAMS, Hawks Nest.
Lions Club assisting in repairs.
We continue to work closely with the Myall River Artwalk Group. Recent efforts include relocating the Library’s “Pioneer People” poles, restoring the ‘Relic’ sculpture, repairing ANZAC mural panels, and resurfacing murals at Lions Park and Bennett’s Beach to protect them from sun damage.
Thanks to our Treasurer, Kay Jones, the Association remains in a strong financial position.
However, fundraising will continue to support ongoing expenses.
We're also preparing grant applications for a 2026 Seniors Festival and a major upgrade of the Community Hall.
Jimmys Beach improvements, more footpaths, riverside erosion, drainage and more.
These priorities will help shape our advocacy and grant activity into 2026. Key upcoming events include a MidCoast Council Community Conversation on 29 June, general meetings on 10 August and 12 October, and our AGM on 17 November.
Committee meetings are held monthly. Finally, we encourage all residents to join or renew their membership this August for 2025-26.
A strong membership base helps amplify our voice and secure support for local initiatives. Even if you can’t attend meetings, your support still matters.
Progress Association update
THE Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association is pleased to provide this midyear update on our activities, advocacy, and upcoming plans for the rest of 202526.
We hosted a successful, self-funded Seniors Festival in May and proudly supported this year’s ANZAC Day commemorations, including a donation to the local school in recognition of its role in preserving this important tradition.
In the same month, we attended the Tea Gardens Public School Parliament, an inspiring glimpse into the leadership potential of our young people.
Our community defibrillator project is progressing well, thanks to the work
of our volunteers, NSW Ambulance and Service NSW.
Around 20 local AEDs are being registered on the GoodSAM app, making them visible in emergencies.
For those without smartphones, we’ll be distributing a free fridge magnet listing AED locations and emergency contacts.
We're also identifying areas where new defibrillators are needed to fill local coverage gaps.
We've formally requested a children’s crossing on Witt Street and raised concerns about pelicans damaging infrastructure on the Singing Bridge.
Essential Energy is now involved, and we are working toward a solution that protects both safety and wildlife.
In June, vandalism across several public amenities was reported to police and Council, with volunteers and the
Council-related reports and requests this year include road repairs, drainage improvements, graffiti removal, and airconditioning repairs at the Community Hall.
Volunteers are also refreshing native gardens around Lions Park, the pool, and other public areas. We’ve begun lobbying our new Federal MP, Alison Penfold, to address ongoing Telstra service issues, which continue to affect communication and safety in our community.
Looking ahead, we’ve prioritised a number of local projects - including
For more information, please visit www.hntgprogressassociation.com, email HNTGprogress@gmail.com, or call 0432 764 333.
Together, we continue to advocate for the Myall Coast and the community we’re proud to call home.
Sincerely, Bruce MURRAY, Secretary and Management Committee, HNTGPA.
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Stinker’s Fishin’: Time to troll
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
BIG schools of tailor and salmon, keen to snap at any bait or lure, have moved in from Rocky Point to Box Beach.
Young champion Max Evans found himself surrounded by the surface fish just off Fingal Island.
Salmon are fun to catch as they leap and twist and tail dance across the surface in an effort to toss the hooks.
Unfortunately, I am not a salmon fan as I have never found a recipe that makes them edible apart from fishcakes.
Filleted, boned and skinned the fish can be microwaved before mixing with mashed potato, mayonnaise, one egg, parsley and a few spring onions.
Roll in breadcrumbs and brown in hot shallow oil.
Fantastic.
Other alternatives for salmon include bait for lobsters or crabs or fertilizer for lemon trees.
Tailor are more popular in the kitchen where they can be sizzled in hot oil or smoked.
Floured and set on a BBQ is simple and rewarding.
Tailor also makes great bait for snapper, bream, flathead or mulloway.
Both salmon and tailor are fierce biters and tenacious fighters.
Best baits include ganged pilchards or trolled silver lures of any shape or size.
Use a 15-20lb line and when the fish pulls you pull harder.
Applications closing for Water Wiser Grants
THERE are just days left to get your applications in for MidCoast Council’s Water Wiser Grants program.
Eligible organisations that have a water conservation or sustainability project in mind are encouraged to submit their applications
Open Day
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teams! Our ladies clearly know how wonderful the team at Mumms are, and appreciate not just their great food, but their support for Hawks Nest Ladies Golf if these close results are anything to go by. Thank you also to Di Davis for her donation of lucky draw prizes for both rounds of this event.
There were some great individual highlights today, including Jo Buttrey’s accuracy when chipping out of the rough at the back of the 8th, with just the right amount of speed to roll down the hill and into the hole; Cheryl Foster’s lovely chip in for par on the 12th; and Denise Sainty’s birdie putt on the 5th after a solid drive to the green.
Results: Tuesday 22/7/25
Mumms on the Myall 2BBB - Round 1
Overall Winners: 1st
Deb Gardner & Cheryl Foster on 43; 2nd Di Bott & Di Bowes 40 C/B; 3rd
Carolyn Affleck & Tanya Sinclair 40 Place Getters (40-39 C/B): Robyn Keegan & Jo
Scott, Karen Serhan & Fran
before 11:59pm on Thursday 31 July.
Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said the program benefitted both individual organisations and the broader community.
“These grants not only
Henderson, June Martin & Colleen Inskip, Liz Edmonds & Elsa Jones, Liz Ross & Denise Sainty
It was great to see 11 of our Tuesday Lady Vets out on the course today, despite the overcast skies and cool breeze. And once again, Pam Kelly made her presence felt with a close win over Robyn Richardson on a count back – well played ladies!
Results: Tuesday22/7/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole Event Back 9
1st Pam Kelly 15 C/B; 2nd Robyn Richardson 15; 3rd Jeanette Kemp 13 C/B; 4th Pat Marr 13
In the Thursday Lady Vets 9 Hole Competition, 47 ladies braved the chilly morning and damp conditions following yet more overnight rain. That didn’t pose a problem for Annie Benton who had an excellent round, hitting 44 off the stick including 2 birdies. Her first was on the 5th hole with a fantastic 20m putt, followed by a second shortly after on the 7th , when her impressive approach shot from over 100m landed close to the pin for an easy putt. Well played, Annie! Other highlights today included chip ins from Di Smith on
help schools, community groups and other eligible organisations improve their own programs and operations, they contribute to making the area more sustainable overall,” said Mr Scott.
The program offers grants of up to $10,000
the 13th, and Colleen Inskip on the 17th.
Results: Thursday 24/7/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole Competition
Winners: 1st Fran
Henderson on -3; 2nd Liz Edmonds 2; 3rd Liz Ross 4 C/B; 4th Jeanette Kemp 4; 5th Deb Dummett 6 NTP Hole 3: Division 1
to co-fund projects and activities that increase water conservation or sustainability through education, efficiency improvements or awareness-raising initiatives.
Guess Who? Her mind must have been elsewhere when this accomplished golfer, having marked her ball on the green and
another round of projects funded, after the success of the program in its inaugural year in 2024.
“Last year we awarded more than $45,000 to schools, sporting groups and community halls for a range of great projects, from school gardening programs
removed it, set up for her putt with a couple of practice swings. She then positioned her putter behind the marker, started her backswing, then stopped…..there was no ball there to hit! So many things to remember in the game of golf!
We are proud to announce that the Hawks
to installing rainwater tanks and improved irrigation systems at sporting facilities.”
Applicants are encouraged to read the full guidelines for eligibility and criteria before submitting their applications.
To apply or find out more, visit https://www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/waterwiser-grants
SPORTS
Nest Lady Vets raffle recently raised over $700 for the HMRI. We will be continuing to broaden our focus on community health and wellbeing when we participate in a first aid and defibrillator training session on August 28th with Kelly Pietsch.
q A great field enjoying the Hawks Nest Ladies Open Day last week.
Tea Gardens Soccer Club Results
By Shayne REYNOLDS
THIS week we had round 9 games from our local draw in near perfect winter sport conditions for penguins!
Despite the weather, the kids and parents turned up in droves!
In the Minis’, game1 was refereed by George saw the Myall Lakes Meats Port Jackson Sharks get a win over the Aussie Roofing & Guttering Reef Sharks with a 5 / 3 score when the whistle blew.
In game 2 refereed by a very cold and wet George the Lofty Cranes Shovelnose Sharks get pipped at the post by the Karuah RSL Wobbegong Sharks 5 goals to 3.
Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 22nd July: Round 1 of the Club Championship Minor Singles was played, great to see so many of our newer bowlers "having a go"
Tea Gardens Men's Bowls
By Robin YOUNG
LAST weekend saw the final of the Tea Gardens Bowling Club’s 2025/2026 Men’s Major Singles, with Barry Goode playing Ron Berczelly.
It was a game in which the final score did not reflect how well the game was played.
It was nip and tuck all the way with Ron an early leader, but in the end Barry was successful 25-14.
It was a great game of
Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club
Darts
By Michelle COLE
THURSDAY 24th July
Darts.
Winners were Graeme
The game was such an incredible battle, our referee George said after “ It was the best game I have ever seen in this grade!”
Player of the match was Oliver Lynch!
Congratulations Oliver, enjoy your voucher.
In game 1 of the Midis’ grade the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks came up against the Grey Nurse Sharks.
The result was 4 thrilling goals to 3 in favour of the Ray White Real Estate Bull Sharks.
Game 2 in the Midis’ grade the Tea Gardens Auto Electrics Hammerhead Sharks gave the crowd a great game with many highlights.
4 / 2 score line against the second game playing Grey Nurse Sharks who held their own until the last minute.
at this Competition as often they are competing against more seasoned bowlers as the only ruling restricting entry to the Minor Singles is that you haven't won a Major Singles Championship. Lyn Nightingale led all the way but it took 26 ends of bowling before she defeated Kay Berczelly, 25 v 17. Judi Polak proved to be too strong an draw bowls to watch and congratulations to both players.
The next championship games to be played are the 2025/2026 Major Pairs with the draw now on the noticeboard. Round 1 is to be played on Saturday afternoon, 2 August.
On the following Saturday, 9 August, we are playing a mixed Versatility Day game with 12 teams of four entered.
A good turnout of bowlers which should produce some very watchable games.
Bramley and Tara Da Fonte with runnersup Mick Russom and Jackson Bell.
Men’s highest point score was Matt Peirson with 98 and Ladies highest point score was Tara Da Fonte with 111.
Miles Hood took the Player of the match award, well done Miles and enjoy your voucher!
The juniors had two very wet and cold games but were not deterred by the weather, in fact they all voted to play full games in cold wet and bleak conditions.
Game 1was refereed by Karen and ended with the Hawks Nest Golf Club Threshers Sharks going
down the Tea Gardens Country Club Bronze Whalers 8 to 3.
Game 2 saw the Hawks Nest Golf Club Thresher Sharks play their second game of the day, this time against the White Pointer Sharks who just got on top with an end result of 5/3 in their favour.
A big shout out to our parent helpers and volunteers for coming
opposition for novice bowler Vicki McMillan, Judi winning 26 v 5. Social bowls played a game of 3 bowls Pairs 18 ends and a game of 3 bowls Triples 16 ends. A win for Dot Dallas and Carolyn Fredericks 17 v Irene Roberts and Kris MacDonald 10. In the Triples game Jan Coomer played "Swinger Lead" a decisive win for Jan, Pam Gilchrist
(so good to see Pam back at bowls) and Lynda Richards 24 v Jan, Sheril Johnson and Ingrid Luck 8. The winners on the day winning with the highest margin were Jan, Pam and Lynda. Lynne Green won the raffle many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.
Thursday 24th July: Round 2 of the Minor Singles
together to make our game days a success.
Games start 9am Saturdays, everyone welcome.
Grab a cuppa, and a hot breakfast from our canteen and support your local kids.
See you there.
Walking Football had a clear day as the rain went
away just before midday. A few enthusiastic over 50s turned up in the cold, windy and damp conditions.
We had a great fun game with a nice sit around’n’chat afterwards enjoyed by all. Welcome to two new players Michael and Sharon. See you all again in two weeks!
Competition, Ingrid Luck 26 claimed victory on the 21st end bowling against Carolyn Fredericks 9. A win also for Irene Roberts 25 v Jane Uff 11, Judi Polak forged ahead to the Semi Final winning by 8 shots (25 v17) her opponent Lyn Nightingale. Jean Glover took the lead off Lynda Richards on the 5th end and held on to it although on 3
Myall Coast Vets
By Tony SMITH
A GRADE
1. Gregory Blyton 71
2. David Potts 73
3. Patrick Garland 74 c/b
4. Fred Bennett 75 c/b
5. Gerard Keegan 75
B Grade.
1.Terry Hulme 75 c/b
2. Bill Vandenberg 75
3. Glenn Conroy 76
4. Erik Berger 78 c/b
5. Dave Thompson 78 c/b
C Grade.
1. Bill Hart 71
2. Keith Hewish 72
3. Neville Gillham 74
Hawks Nest Vets
By Len GOUGH
22/07/2025. HN VETS Stableford
Event
Front Nine Nett Scores
1st Laurie Collison 21
2nd Richard Kemp
19c/b
3rd Ken Hill 19c/b
4th Kevin Durham 19c/b
Balls down to 15
Back Nine nett scores
1st Peter Campbell
18c/b
2nd David Hipkins
18c/b
3rd Graham Illand 18
4th Maxwell Stephens 17c/b
Balls down to 13c/b
Nearest To Pin
3rd Graeme Bramley
5th John McKenzie
10th Graham Illand
16th Peter Olsen
occasions their score was level. After 27 ends, Jean conquered, the score 25 v 20. No social bowls were played. Coming events: Tuesday 29th July the Semi Final of the Minor Singles Judi Polak v Irene Robert and Jean Glover v Ingrid Luck the final will be contested on Thursday 31st July, followed by lunch.
5. Graham Benson 75 c/b NTP. A B C 3rd. Williams, Bob Forrest, John Hewish, Keith 5th. Potts, David Watson, Andrew Pagett, Desmond 10th Chivers, Errol Conroy, Glenn Ross, Michael 16th Bagnall, Colin Calverley, Brian Balls to. A 81 c/b B 82 c/b C 84 c/b
1.Barry Collins 15
2.David Hipkins 14 c/b NTP. 3rd Hole. Kevin Marr
By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS Week Ending 25th July
Monday: N/S 1. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 2. C Rands & L Falla, 3. P Baily & E Digby. E/W 1. B Murray & S Matheson, 2. J Glover & N Grehan, 3. L Howarth & E Greenhalgh. Wednesday: 1. G Smith & L Wood, 2. B Treharne & S Matheson, 3. P Baily & J Gray.
Friday: N/S 1. C Rands & L Falla, 2. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 3. P Baily & J Gray. E/W 1. B Treharne & S Matheson, 2. L Wood & G Smith, 3. H White & S Helsen.
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
4. Michael Ross 75 c/b
q Mini grade action.
q Ron Berczelly, Rob Young and Barry Goode.
q Winners Graeme Bramley and Tara Da Fonte with runners-up Mick Russom and Jackson Bell.
q Men’s highest point score was Matt Peirson and Ladies highest point score was Tara Da Fonte.
q Full on action in junior grade.
SUDOKU
ROBERT HENRY RICHARDS
5/12/1954—23/7/2025
Of Bulahdelah
Cherished husband of Colleen.
Dearly loved father of Renee and Jodie. Dearly loved and sorely missed by his extended family and many friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Bob’s funeral service to be held at the Bulahdelah Golf Club on Friday 1st August 2025 commencing at 11am. Prior to his private cremation. Live stream of Bob’s service will be available.
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SUNDAY
THE 65TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS 2025
SEVEN, 7.30pm
Australian television’s A-listers are all glammed up (check out the frocks in the Red Carpet show, hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown, from 7pm) and ready to celebrate the best of the best local talent. Sam Pang (pictured) returns for a third stint as host, and Hamish Blake is up for his third Gold Logie. He’s the odd man out in the nominations though, with six strong women –Lynne McGranger, Lisa Millar, Ally Langdon, Sonia Kruger, Julia Morris and Poh Ling Yeow – hoping to grab the Gold.
FRIDAY, August 1
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa visits a subtropical cottage garden. 8.35 Patience. (Ma) Patience helps her friend Billy after his brother’s body goes missing. 9.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 9.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 Austin. (PG, R)
11.30 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)
12.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
5.35pm
6.00 Octonauts. 6.10
5.45
6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 MOVIE: Yogi Bear. (2010, PG) 9.05 BTN Newsbreak. 9.15 Robot Wars. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
MONDAY
DANCING WITH THE STARS
SEVEN, 7.30pm
It’s been quite the year for with the Stars – shock exits, fiery clashes with the judges and Shaun Micallef’s (pictured) escalating efforts to break Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger have all made it a memorable season. Tonight’s grand finale sees the final six celebrities – comedians Felicity Ward and Micallef, newsreader Michael Usher, AFL legend Trent Cotchin, Home and Away Kyle Schilling, and podcaster Brittany Hockley – leave it all on the dance floor with their freestyle routines as they attempt to claim the Mirrorball. Before Australia chooses its champion, there’s a special performance from “Right Here Waiting” singer and new coach on The Voice Richard Marx.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv) 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. 9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (PG, R) 10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R)
11.35 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. 2.05 Romulus. (MA15+av, R) 3.55 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Mal, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
THURSDAY
BACK ROADS
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Charlie Albone looks at damaged azaleas.
8.30 MOVIE: The Help. (2011, Ma, R) During the civil rights movement of the ’60s, an aspiring author decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families they work for and the hardships they experience. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer.
11.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PG, R) Celebrities show off their dance skills.
12.50 The Disappearance. (MA15+av, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
After 10 years and nearly 100 episodes sharing the best stories from rural Australia with us, Heather Ewart farewelled the show in last week’s episode, and now we need to get comfortable with having someone else at the wheel. Former News Breakfast host Lisa Millar (pictured) is in the driver’s seat now, and her first destination is a dead-set country icon – the Snowy River. Near its source on slopes of Mount Kosciuszko, Millar meets 98-year-old Tommy Tomasi, who shares his stories about building the Snowy Hydro Scheme. Further south, she takes a paddling trip through some rapids with Craig Ingram, whose passion is preserving this mighty river and its native fish.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22. Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985, Mlv, R) A Vietnam War veteran rescues POWs. Sylvester Stallone.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG)
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 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or
SATURDAY, August 2
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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 1.15 Patience. (Ma, R) 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 2.55 Great Southern Landscapes. (PG, R) 3.20 Earth. (R) 4.20 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Gut Instinct – Jane Dudley. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: 10 Years Of Back Roads – Heather’s Farewell. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Alphy and Geordie investigate a musician’s murder.
8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate the murder of a girl found dressed in period attire.
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) Stella must deal with another dead body.
10.40 Miss Austen. (R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids Baking Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Garma Bunggul 2025. 10.00 Garma Festival 2025. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 1.30 Garma Festival 2025. 3.30 2022 FIFA World Cup: Written In The Stars. 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. H’lights. 5.30 Oppenheimer After Trinity.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Cambridge. (PG)
8.20 The Princes In The Tower: New Evidence. (R) Explores the fate of the Princes in the Tower.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. VRC Season Premiere Race Day, Jockey Celebration Day and Teddy Bears Picnic At The Races. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team cruises the southern Great Barrier Reef.
7.30 Mysteries Of The Pyramids. (PGa) Looks at the pyramids.
8.30 MOVIE: Angels & Demons. (2009, Mav, R) A professor and physicist race against time to find four kidnapped cardinals. Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer.
11.15 MOVIE: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021, MA15+v, R) An assassin is reunited with her mother. Karen Gillan.
7.30 Rugby Union. British & Irish Lions Tour. Game 3. Australia v British & Irish Lions.
10.00 Test Rugby: Australia v British & Irish Lions Post-Match.
10.15 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017, Mlvw, R)
12.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (MA15+adl, R)
1.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00
TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (Final) Andrew helps James and Brendan. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm, R) Sydney Call Centre is receiving a higher than average number of unusual calls. 9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) Gordon Ramsay conducts surveillance on Parthenon, a cherished family-operated Greek restaurant in Washington, DC. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.45 Ambulance UK. (M, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Griff’s Great American South. (PG, R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG) Julian is dropped from Big Bear’s TV deal.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Final, Mdlv) The former Mystery Bay locals head to Melbourne.
8.55 Miss Austen. Cassandra tries to keep Jane’s letters private.
9.45 MOVIE: Mrs Carey’s Concert. (2011, PG, R) Follows music director Karen Carey. Karen Carey.
11.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Hey Duggee: Songs. 5.45 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Room For Improvement. 12.30 Last Chance Learners. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Slow
6am The Movie Show. 6.10 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 8.10 The Movie Show. 8.45 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 10.20 Some Kind Of Beautiful. (2014, M) 12.10pm Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 2.05 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 4.25 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 6.30 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 8.30 Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 10.55 5 To 7. (2014, M) 12.45am Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Garma Bunggul 2025. 10.00 Garma Festival 2025. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 8. H’lights. 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX C’ships. Round 8. 4.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 8. H’lights. 5.30 Such Was Life. (R) 5.40 Atomic People. (Premiere, PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig. (PG)
8.40 Venice From Above. (R) 9.45 Cleopatra: Mystery Of The Mummified Hand. (PGa, R)
H’lights. 4.00 News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 The Frontier. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Motorcycle Racing. 1.00 Jeopardy! 1.55 SBS50. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Kars & Stars. 5.45 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Petrol Vs Electric Cars: Which Is Better. 9.25 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.25 Late Programs.
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6am Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. Continued. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 7.50 The Movie Show. 8.25 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 10.25 Bergman Island. (2021, M) 12.35pm Hope Gap. (2019, M) 2.30 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 4.30 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 6.40 Clue. (1985, PG) 8.30 The Departed. (2006) 11.20 Till The End Of The Night. (2023, MA15+, German) 1.35am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Wknd. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown.
7.30 The 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards 2025. (M) Coverage of the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards. Hosted by Sam Pang. From The Star, Sydney.
11.15 An Evening With Dua Lipa. (PG, R) A concert special. 12.45 Jamestown. (MA15+av, R) Verity is accused of witchcraft.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
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 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9.40 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Day 8. Finals. 11.20 The First 48. (Mav) 12.20 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dms, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns to impress judges Andy Allen, Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli. 8.10 Watson. (PGa) Watson and the fellows treat a comedian who collapses at an open mic night. 9.10 FBI. (Mav, R) The team
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MONDAY, August 4
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 9. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGa, R) 3.05 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Jeopardy! 4.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 9. H’lights.
World News.
7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PGan)
8.25 Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG, R)
9.20 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. (PGa, R) 10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Malv) 11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mal, R) 1.15 Blackport. (Madls, R) 2.15 Weeks Of War. (PGa, R) 3.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Hard Quiz
6am The Movie Show. 6.20 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 8.10 Clue. (1985, PG) 10.00 Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 12.25pm 5 To 7. (2014, M) 2.15 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 4.20 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 5.50 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 7.30 Barbarella. (1968, M) 9.25 After Blue. (2021, MA15+, French) 11.50 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, August 5
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10
(PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 3.00 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (PGs, R)
11.25 The Shift. (Premiere, Mals)
1.05 Everything You Love. (Mals, R)
1.35 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R)
3.05 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)
4.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 The Ride Life With Sung Kang. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Late
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.10 The Movie Show. 8.45 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 10.25 Barbarella. (1968, M) 12.15pm Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 2.00 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 3.50 Clue. (1985, PG) 5.40 Mosley. (2019, PG) 7.30 Arrowhead. (2015, M) 9.20 Snowpiercer. (2013, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi’s stressed ahead of his gig.
7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (Final, PG) The six finalists dance for the trophy.
9.30 9-1-1. (Ma) Following the tragic events at the lab, the 118 must come together to lay their fallen hero to rest.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)
12.30 Gone. (MA15+v, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
7.30 Boyzone: Life, Death And Boybands: Love Me For A Reason. (Premiere, Mal)
8.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of John Farnham.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)
12.30 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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(MA15+av, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
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6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
How Disney Built America.
8.20 Aerial Australia. (PGaw) 9.15 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M)
SBS World News Late. 10.50 Estonia. (Premiere, Ma) 12.30 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R)
1.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R)
3.05 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)
4.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Abbott Elementary. 9.10 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10
THURSDAY,
August 7
6am The Movie
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa)
10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Malv) 11.20 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
12.20 Imposters. (Madlv, R)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 Clarkson’s Farm: Unfarming. (Return, Ml) 9.45 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
9News Late.
The Grand Tour. (MA15+l, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)
8.30 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa, R)
9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Dopesick. (Mals, R)
11.55 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R)
1.00 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGa, R) 2.35 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R) 3.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Show. 6.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 8.25 Mosley. (2019, PG) 10.15 Bliss. (2021, M) 12.10pm Long Story Short. (2021, M) 1.55 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 3.40 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 5.25 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 7.30 Moonfall. (2022, M) 9.55 Midnight Special. (2016) Midnight Linoleum. (2022, M) 1.55 Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 8.25 The Movie Show. 8.55 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 11.00 Midnight Special. (2016) 1.10pm Arrowhead. (2015, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 5.25 Shin Ultraman. (2022, PG) 7.30 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 9.50 Limitless. (2011) 11.45 I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Cabin Chaos. (PGa)
10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R) 11.30 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Life. (Madv, R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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News Of The Area
MYALL COAST
Open Day
By Dianne BOWES
HAWKS Nest Ladies Golf
hosted over 130 visiting golfers at our annual Open Day last Friday.
Despite the grey skies and occasional drizzle, spirits were high as teams of four competed for a range of great prizes from our event sponsors, Myall Coast Realty.
Our visiting players were well looked after, with a delicious morning tea provided by the Hawks Nest ladies to start the day.
Lunch was provided by Sando’s Restaurant following the game, as well as a champagne tasting by Peterson House Winery.
Congratulations to ladies’ captain Denise Sainty and her team of willing staff, volunteers and
sponsors, whose efforts and generosity ensured that the
day was
Well done also to our winners from Pymble Golf Club, and runners up from Merewether Golf Club.
Saturday’s competition was a single Stableford event contested by 27 ladies in cool, showery conditions.
Visitors today included Jenny Sherwood from Newcastle GC, and a group from Toronto Golf Club who had played in the Open Day and didn’t want to go home!
There was no doubt about today’s winner, AnnMarie French, who finished well clear of the field on 40 points, with Di Davis leading home B Grade on 37. Well played, ladies! Janet Moore also had another chip in on her favourite hole, the 15th.
Results: Saturday 19/7/25
18 Hole Stableford Event
A Grade Winners: 1st
Ann-Marie French on 40 (best score of the day); 2nd Denise Sainty 32
B Grade Winners: 1st Di Davis 37; 2nd Cheryl Rose 34
Place Getters (33C/B31): Sari McDonald, Robyn Wade, Louise Ciscato (Toronto), Liz Ross, Dawn
Wiggins
NTP Hole 10: Louise Ciscato (Toronto)
On Tuesday, 46 ladies played in the first round for the Mumms on the Myall Trophy. The format was a 2BBB, and tight competition at the top of the leaderboard saw just a few shots separating the first 10
