Myall Coast News Of The Area 6 October 2022

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Gillespie

for pensioners to downsize

FEDERAL Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has spoken in support of legislation supporting pensioners who downsize their home.

The policy was announced by the Coalition in the lead up to the election and has been supported by both the Government and opposition with the Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Incentivising Pensioners to Downsize) Bill 2022 now before Parliament.

“When people sell their primary residence, their own home, to downsize to a smaller unit or a smaller house, they have two years

q Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie has backed legislation supporting pensioners who downsize their home.

existing arrangements

rampant, runaway market over the last two to three years, that has proved problematic.

“With a 24-month window, there will be many more people that will take up the idea of downsizing.

really

also applies only the lower below-threshold deeming rate to the asset-test-exempt principal home sale proceeds when calculating deemed income.

“At the moment, with deeming-rate limits $56,500 for singles and $93,600 for couples combined, it will be a significant change.

to

what house

much before you sell your own home.

are going to buy

“With the housing shortages and the

“That means that bigger houses and bigger apartments that are available for young people will come on the market as a result, with potentially even more coming on the long-term rental market if investors buy properties to let them out - rental properties.”

Dr Gillespie said the new legislation

“The 24 months mean that, while they are trying to find a house, they will get some reasonable income assistancebecause they will have to rent somewhere in the meantime, with rents ridiculously expensive.”

Waste Management at the forefront of MidCoast Council’s mind

By Tara CAMPBELL

THE amended MidCoast Waste Management Strategy 2030 has been adopted by the Council.

The MidCoast Waste Management Strategy 2030 provides a high-level roadmap for the strategic direction of Waste Services whilst also ensuring alignment with the NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041.

Community Consultation on the draft Strategy occurred between 30 June to 9 August 2022 and during this period twelve submissions were received.

Numerous amendments and additions to the plan were implemented following the public submissions.

These included:

• Public Place Recycling: Council will development and deliver a public place

bin program over the next five years with the intent to upgrade bin infrastructure, analyse and improve the positioning of bins and improve access across the Council area to public place recycling infrastructure

• A FOGO service will be implemented across the MidCoast to reduce the amount of residual waste going to landfill.

• Waste and Resource Recovery Education Plan: a plan will be developed that tailors specific educational approaches to different development types, including seniors living.

Additionally, MidCoast Council goals noted in the Strategy include improving kerbside recycling rates and overall waste diversion rate, decreasing waste generation and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions from waste services.

MidCoast Council Waste Manager David

Rees reported the purpose of the updated strategy was and is to align MidCoast Council’s Waste Management Strategy 2030 with MidCoast Councils Climate Change Action Plan and Net Zero Emissions targets set for 2040 and to meet or exceed the expectations laid out by the State Government in its Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041.

“It is essential that waste services are appropriately planned, procured and delivered to ensure the health and safety of the MidCoast Community; this includes maximising the reuse and repurposing of our resources,” Mr Rees said.

“As industry develops new recycling technologies, the Waste Management Strategy 2030 allows waste service the flexibility to alter processes to improve the sustainable management of waste and achieve the set targets and objectives.”

ROADS INVESTMENT

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several roads in North Arm Cove, Mermaid Avenue in Hawks Nest, Booral Road in Bulahdelah, Willina Road

in Coolongolook and Myall Street in Tea Gardens.

Mayor Claire Pontin said, “We considered it important to make an investment in our local road network, which

does not attract funding through State or Federal Government grants.

“We want to make the best use of the funds we’re investing.”

“That’s why we’re focusing on roads which typically

require repeat maintenance.

“We want to bring these roads up to a condition where the need for repeat maintenance will be minimised.”

Mayor Pontin explained that while the sections of road

selected may not be the most damaged ones, they represent a strategic investment.

“It’s important to keep in mind that roads which are significantly deformed have already been prioritised in the annual road works plan.”

Draft Plan of Management for Showground

By Tara CAMPBELL

A DRAFT Plan of Management for Bulahdelah Showground has been developed by MidCoast Council.

The Bulahdelah Showground is a longestablished recreational space and important meeting place within the community, accommodating a diverse range of uses with regular user groups whilst also providing economic benefits for the local community through the attraction of visitation from outside the area.

In 2017, Council engaged consultants to develop a plan of management for Bulahdelah Showground to help Council staff and user groups seek clarity regarding roles and responsibilities for the management and maintenance of facilities.

Additionally, there were several compliance issues associated with camping and caravanning activities and a desire to formalise this use.

The Plan of Management will promote the long-term vision for the reserve and a shared understanding og the future use and operating model for the reserve.

A representative from

Council said Bulahdelah Showground is on a Crown reserve owned by the State Government and managed by MidCoast Council for the benefit of the community

Through the Plan, the Council intends to facilitate a system where enquiries and complaints from the public can be efficiently and promptly dealt with, consider and balance the need for community recreation facilities with the impact development that such sites will have on local residents, consider access to recreational facilities for all users, ensure formal use is authorised, and allow casual informal use consistent with Council’s policies and procedures.

The Council will also consider how use of the site can provide funding for the maintenance of the facilities for the Reserve.

The Bulahdelah Showground Management Committee will manage the Reserve consistent with the Plan of Management, with their role being that of an advisory, in respect to the care, maintenance, repair, beautification, improvement and management of the Reserve; liaising with Council

in respect of proposed projects.

The Management Committee will carry out works as approved by Council and provide access to the Reserve and its facilities for uses by citizens of and visitors to Bulahdelah.

The draft Plan of Management also includes a list of approved and permitted activities and uses in relation to the Showground, determining their scale and permissible intensity.

The Draft Plan of Management will be placed on public exhibition for 28 days, accessible on the Council’s website.

The program will primarily target sections of rural roads and improve access to rural areas.

The repairs will involve stabilising the road surface and resealing.

More improved amenities for the Myall Coast

MIDCOAST Council’s current amenities improvements program is continuing, with three projects recently finished and one to begin soon.

New amenities in John Wright Park at Tuncurry, Providence Park at Hawks Nest and at Old Bar are

now complete.

Works on a new facility at Bulahdelah Lions Park are about to kick off.

They should be complete by December, weather permitting.

There will be minimal disruptions to park users and temporary toilets will

be available on site.

“Providing our communities with modern, safe, accessible and inclusive amenities is a high priority for us,” said Council’s Manager of Strategy and Projects, Amanda Hatton.

The construction of

all facilities was made possible thanks to the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Grant program.

To see a map of all facility upgrades and photos of completed projects, visit https:// haveyoursay.midcoast. nsw.gov.au/amenitiesupgrade-program

When is Probate Required?

by Cavelle Lindsay

Death Duty was abolished in NSW over 40 years ago as was Federal Estate Duty. However, in many estates it is still necessary to apply for probate. If a person dies and the deceased’s assets are held with another person jointly, the need to apply for probate may be unnecessary as all of the assets pass by survivorship to the surviving joint holder of those assets. If however, an asset is held with another person as tenants in common, then the asset passes under the terms of the Will of the deceased and not by survivorship. Of course, any assets solely in the name of the deceased pass under the terms of the Will of the deceased.

A grant of Probate may be required where the deceased held real estate or other significant assets solely or with another person as tenants in common. Before the estate can be administered in accordance with the terms of the Will of the deceased, a Grant of

Probate may be required to be obtained. This means that the executor named in the Will must apply to the Supreme Court for a Grant of Probate. The original Will, Death Certificate and other supporting material must be supplied to the Court and if all matters are satisfied, then Probate is granted. The Grant of Probate formally appoints the executor named in the Will as the legal personal representative of the estate and is empowered to deal with the assets of the deceased and carry out the terms of the Will.

The executor is bound to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries at all times. The executor cannot be seen to benefit one or more of the beneficiaries over other beneficiaries. The role of an executor on occasions can be a difficult task.

Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation

MULLANE & LINDSAY TAKING THE LEAD

q Bulahdelah Showground is the site of the famous Bulahdelah Show.

Photo: Bulahdelah Show.

31 years of the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre

THE Myall Community Art and Craft Centre celebrated its 30th (plus one) birthday party on Friday night, 23 September 2022.

Members and distinguished guests including Kate Washington MP and MidCoast Mayor Claire Pontin were in attendance to celebrate the long-running community art centre.

“The Centre has not only fostered many talented members that have produced extraordinary art and craft, it has also created beautiful friendships, connections and wellbeing,” said Susan Burns, Myall Community Art and Craft Centre.

“The Centre now has three large and one smaller woodworking room with an attached shop built with money raised by the early members along with some grants from the government.”

The history of the Centre began with four members of the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens ‘Hut Group’ of artists recognising a need in the community for an Art and Craft Centre.

They worked together

to promote the concept and called a Public Meeting on 21 May 1991 to gauge the interest of the community.

The community gave their support and a Committee was formed.

The original four ladies suggested testing the viability of a shop to sell the handmade art and craft items made by the members.

A shop in Maxwell Street was rented and a three months trial began.

The members used their own money for the trial and when it was established and proved to be viable the shop was handed over to the community on 1 August 1991 and became the Myall Community Art and Craft Centre.

These four ladies were Joan Wilcox, Myrtle Robinson, Vera Bright and Nolene Scott, who subsequently became known as the centre’s founding members.

q MidCoast Council Mayor Claire Pontin, Vera Bright Norris, President of the Centre Kerrie Croaker, Joan Wilcox and Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington.

q A great turnout for the centre’s birthday celebrations.

q The long-running community art centre was celebrated in style.

q Vera Bright Norris and Joan Wilcox - both foundation members.

Lyne MP calls for High Speed Rail Network

FEDERAL Member for Lyne

Dr David Gillespie has echoed support for an Australian High Speed Rail Network, which he believes can unclog capital cities and supercharge decentralisation.

“I've always been a big supporter of high-speed rail and have advocated for this type of infrastructure since my maiden speech in 2013.

“Many of us across the parliament have been regular participants in parliamentary friendship groups on highspeed rail and work with numerous stakeholders to continue progressing this long term,” Dr Gillespie told Parliament.

The former Federal Coalition Government allocated more than

$5.9-billion into the nation’s Faster Rail Strategy and established the National Faster Rail Agency to work with the States on projects that could deliver Fast Rail.

With a change of government, Federal Labor has introduced legislation to rebadge the agency which will operate as a new statutory agency called the High Speed Rail Authority.

“The establishment of the High Speed Rail Authority is welcomed by me and many in the National Party.

“It will drive great outcomes, but it's got to be done in a really efficient way.

“It will have to be really fast.”

Dr Gillespie said that unlike China, which had

the ability to fund vast distances of its High Speed Rail Network, Australia had to be innovative in how it developed High Speed Rail.

“The idea of building it between Sydney, Newcastle and Maitland - between two big cities - is exactly the model that the Japanese followed when they built it. It's the hardest bit, but it's the first bit, and then you'll find every city in the country will want to be part of it.

“It will be competing against 40,000 people who drive down from the Central Coast every morning and drive back in the evening.

“What business case won't survive with 40,000 potential customers?”

“If you add further, up to Port Macquarie, which is the plan, you'll be going into a rapidly expanding North Coast network.

identified and development is encouraged along the route to help fund the network.

Water meter replacement program to kick off in Bulahdelah

MORE than 8,000 water meters will be replaced across the MidCoast over the next six months, beginning in Bulahdelah on Tuesday 4 October 2022.

All water meters over fifteen years old will be replaced with new meters as part of MidCoast Council’s asset renewal program.

Council’s Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said that over time the mechanical components within a water meter could wear down, resulting in the meter under reading the amount of water being consumed.

“When this happens customers are charged for less water than they’ve used, which means customers with older meters are essentially paying a reduced amount,” said Mr Scott.

“This program helps ensure our charges are accurate and fair for everyone.”

After beginning in Bulahdelah, the program will move to Stroud, Stroud Road, Gloucester and Barrington.

Additional areas will be announced once they’ve been scheduled.

Customers should expect Council’s contractors to knock on the door and explain what they’ll be doing before their water meter is replaced.

If no one is at home, a card will be left detailing the work.

The whole replacement process takes around 15-30 minutes per meter.

Mr Scott said it was important for customers to keep in mind that the improved accuracy of their new meter could be reflected

in their next bill.

“As there is a chance your old meter had started to under read, you may find your next water account is slightly higher in usage and cost,” he said.

If a customer finds their new water meter has a minor leak, they should report it to Council’s Customer Service team between 8.30am4.30pm weekdays on (02) 7955 7777.

Major leaks should be reported to customer service during these hours or to 1300 133 455 after hours.

The new water meters are compatible with the remote reading technology currently being trialled in Stroud Road.

To find out more about Council’s water meter replacement program, visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ meterprogram

For more on the Stroud Road trial, visit www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/smartmeter-trial

“That is a reasonable first build.

“Then you go down through the outskirts of Sydney to the new international airport.

“As soon as that's there, Canberra will want to be hooked up.

“And then, as soon as Canberra's hooked up, Victoria will be saying, 'We want to get hooked up’.

“That's how organically built bits of infrastructure happen.”

Dr Gillespie said that in pursuing High Speed Rail, the States should ensure their planning laws are streamlined to reduce red tape as well as ensuring corridors can be

“If you look at any of the great rail networks in the world, the real estate around stations is essentially the part of the business plan that delivers the greatest economic viability, because everyone wants to be next to a railway station.

“Something that bedevils this whole nation - is the red and green tape in any of these projects.

“It not only delays things but also adds enormous costs.

“So we need synchrony between the planning laws that are state run, and the state governments, to make sure these corridors are secured under local planning instruments,” he added.

Dr Gillespie also highlighted the opportunities for local manufacturing with a new High Speed Rail fleet and encouraged the government to consider regional locations.

“We have a huge rail site in the Lyne electorate that used to build trains forever, and it's lying vacant.

“There's some plastic recycling. But this will be a breath of fresh air.

“I call on any railway constructors to come on down and have a look at the beautiful Lyne electorate.

“We've got an unemployed workforce; they're in other industries now, but they know how to make trains.

“And we'd welcome them with open arms.”

q Dr David Gillespie MP, Mr Yoshitake Tanabe from JTB Australia, site owner Bob McCrimmon and Mr Arti Yuno from JTB Australia at the former UGL Train Manufacturing suite at Lansdowne near Taree.

Paper Subdivisions Submissions Considered

By Tara CAMPBELL

MIDCOAST Council has considered public submission on the region’s paper subdivisions.

From 30 August 2021 to 28 January 2022 the Draft Rural Strategy was placed on public exhibition, inviting community feedback.

In the recent Council meeting on 28 September, Councillors noted the public submissions on paper subdivisions across the MidCoast Local Government Area, which came predominantly from landowners in Bundabah, North Arm Cove, Pindimar North and Pindimar South.

Alex Macvean, Senior Land Use Planner for MidCoast Council, said the original purpose and intent of the Paper Subdivision Analysis Report, in the context of the Rural Strategy and associated urban

strategies undertaken by Council’s Land Use Planning team, is to provide zone, land use and development standard (lot size, building height) recommendations for the future MidCoast local environmental plan and development control plan.

“At the commencement of the Rural Strategy program, MidCoast Council recognised that the ongoing uncertainty about the future of land in paper subdivisions must be addressed and that clear and consistent recommendations must be provided as part of the new MidCoast planning framework.

“This resolve has only increased with the more recent pressures, ongoing concern and interest from the owners of land within paper subdivisions about the future use of their land,” Alex said.

Numerous community submissions expressed frustration at the lack of

options for landowners to develop on their land, stating that environmental zones being applied will further restrict use of the land.

Other landowners stated they were in support of the environmental protection of the areas and are happy to continue camping on the land until or if future options are provided that will allow them to build on their blocks of land.

Overwhelming submissions came from North Arm Cove paper subdivision land owners regarding reclassification of land from RU2 Rural Landscape with a minimum lot size of 40ha and 8.5m height restriction to C2 Environmental Conservation and C3 Environmental Management with minimum lot sizes of 40ha and 20ha respectively and no height restriction of buildings.

“Council should use rates income to assist in allowing development on all existing lots to obtain additional rates revenue.

“Council will need to compensate landowners or undertake a buy-back scheme if the land is rezoned environmental,” one submission read.

MidCoast Council has stated that a development outcome on every existing allotment within the identified paper subdivisions is not possible given identified constraints and legislative requirements.

It was clarified in the meeting that this Paper Subdivision Analysis Report will form part of the Draft Rural Strategy which will be reported back to Council for amendments before placed on public exhibition for community feedback before the plan is finalised.

The Rural Strategy, when completed, will be a leading document in Council staff’s preparation of the new Land and Environmental Plan, which has an estimated timeline of two years before land use changes are completed and ordered.

Bird Count Returns

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Aussie Backyard Bird Count is back!

This project involves citizen scientists counting the birds that they see and identify in a 20 minute period between 17 and 23 October, 2022.

Over 100,000 citizen scientists participated in last year’s count.

The results give insight into changes in the environment, prevalence of species and regions.

The Aussie Backyard Bird Count started eight years ago and over that time there have been many changes in the top ten birds seen.

Notedly the Indian Minor has reduced its ranking

and the ever popular ‘Bin Chicken’, AKA the Ibis, has risen into the top ten.

It is thought that the ibis numbers have increased on the coast due to the drought causing a migration.

In NSW in 2021, the top three birds counted were the Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Minor and Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, with just under five million birds counted over the survey period.

A Birdlife Australia spokesperson said, “Collecting a huge dataset like the one we get from the Aussie Bird Count is only possible thanks to you.

“The vast amount of data collected from citizen science programs like the Aussie Bird Count fills a knowledge gap, particularly

on urban bird species, and gives us access to areas we usually wouldn’t be able to survey, like your backyard!

“As well as helping ecologists track large-scale

biodiversity trends like these, it also gives people the chance to connect with their natural environment and gain a greater appreciation of our unique fauna.”

Motor Club Celebrates 20 Years

TEA Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at its recent AGM where members reflected on the success of the Club and the benefit of substantial financial grants the Club has made to local community groups over that period.

Like many other groups, the past three years have been difficult for the Club and the pandemic has unfortunately caused the cancellation of the highly

successful Motorfest traditionally held in March each year.

The Club plans to proceed with Motorfest 2023 and will soon be issuing invitations to many other Motor Clubs.

At the AGM, current President and Club stalwart Juergen Seil announced his resignation from his role due to ongoing health issues, however he will remain an important member of the Club Committee.

All members joined a

“thank you” moment in recognition of Juergen’s substantial contribution to the Club’s success.

At the AGM, the Club members elected the Club’s Committee for 2023.

Ross Anderson was elected President, Ranald Mackay as Vice President, Michael Latty as Secretary, Shawn Rannard as Treasurer and Juergen Seil as Public Officer.

The Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Tea Gardens Hotel at 7PM.

Prospective new members and guests are always welcome.

q Submissions (red) from North Arm Cove Paper Subdivision land owners and enquiries (yellow) from landowners in relation to the plan. Photo: MidCoast Council.

You can register to participate at www. aussiebirdcount.org.au.

q A black cockatoo.

Photo: Marian Sampson.

q The top birds counted in 2021. Infographic source: Birdlife Australia.

q The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, and will look to bring back Motorfest in 2023.

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Scouts tackle the Ninja Parc

By Marian SAMPSON

THE 1st Bulahdelah Joeys Cubs and Scouts attended the Ninja Parc Gym in Cooks Hill, Newcastle recently.

The outing was a part of their third term activities, and there was excellent attendance by all groups.

The outing was overseen by group leaders Beth Paton (Malu), Benny Paton (Freckle) Joeys and Cubs Scouts, Nicky Hammerl (Kingfisher), Shane Griffis (Cruizer) and parents from all groups.

The troop met at the 1st Bulahdelah Scouts Hall and carpooled to Ninja Parc.

Shane Griffis told News Of The Area, “Once at Ninja Parc the group was met by our instructor Alex who showed the kids the ropes.

“The first activity was tackling the climbing walls where some of the Joeys opted out due to the height until they saw all the fun they were

missing and raced to don the harnesses and join the fun.

“All the kids were amazing in their efforts to conquer these obstacles, especially the Joeys and Cubs.”

It was then onto the ‘Ninja’ course where they attempted lots of different aspects of the course, including rope swings, block hops, rings, the glass walls and vertical walls - which were conquered by many of the kids in an awesome display of physical agility.

The Joeys had Scout leader Shane Griffis (Cruizer) in total awe of their determination.

Scout leader Nicky Hammerl (Kingfisher) had a watchful eye out to ensure that all the kids made it home in one piece as well as enjoying the kids displaying true Joey, Cubs and Scouts grit.

“There were lots of thrills and spills throughout the night,” Shane said.

“After the night closed we called into McDonalds Williamtown for a bite to eat then road tripped back to Bulahdelah, dropping members of the group home along the way.”

The leaders of the 1st Bulahdelah Joeys, Cubs and Scouts would like to thank all the parents, carers and family members that attended and used their cars as transport for their continued support of this great group of kids.

1st Bulahdelah Scouts are on the lookout for new leaders for all groups and parent helpers.

“We are struggling to recruit these positions and would appreciate anyone who could fill these roles.

“If we can't fill these roles in the near future then there's a possibility that we may have to close down, this is a great community group and it would be a shame to see it come to that.”

Bush fire danger period begins with greater grass fire risk

COMMUNITIES across NSW are being warned of a greater risk of grass fires after recent wet weather with the official bush fire season beginning on Saturday.

Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the Bush Fire Danger Period is commencing in 92 local government areas across the State.

“While a focus remains on flooding which has been ongoing in parts of the State for more than twelve months, it’s important we also stay prepared for bush and grass fires,” Ms Cooke said.

“The rain has triggered rapid vegetation growth which is going to become a threat as it dries out.

“All it takes is a few days of hot, dry and windy weather for fire conditions

to deteriorate.

“Grass fires move at three times the speed of a bush fire which is why communities need to be aware of the risks and ready to respond.”

NSW Rural Fire Service Commissioner Rob Rogers said with more rain predicted over spring, grass and crops will continue to flourish, bringing added risk.

“Recent rain has led to good grass and crop growth across the State especially in western areas of NSW and we have already seen more than 1,000 grass fires across the State since July,” Commissioner Rogers said.

“It is important if you work, live or visit bush fire prone areas that you update and discuss your bush fire survival plan and know what you and your family will do if threatened by fire this season.”

Fire and Rescue NSW Acting Commissioner Megan Stiffler is reminding people planning to travel to be aware of the risk of fastmoving grass fires.

“Before travelling, check the weather and fire danger ratings for that area and make a plan to leave should a grass or bush fire take hold,” Acting Commissioner Stiffler said.

“With long weekends and especially over holiday periods, check if a Total Fire Ban has been declared and use barbeques and campfires safely and responsibly if allowed.

“We urge people to remain vigilant. While firefighters and emergency agencies will do everything they can to keep the community safe, protection is a shared responsibility and everybody needs to play their part to be fire safe.”

Landholders who want to light a fire during the Bush Fire Danger Period are required to obtain a permit, in addition to notifying their local fire authority and neighbours

24 hours in advance.

On days where a Total Fire Ban is in place, all fire permits are automatically revoked.

Information about fire permits, required

notifications and hazard reduction burning is available at: www.rfs.nsw. gov.au/BFDP.

To make a bush fire survival plan, visit: www. myfireplan.com.au.

If anyone is interested in applying for a position no prior training is necessary as it will be provided by Scouts

Australia. Visit the 1st Bulahdelah Scouts Facebook page to make enquiries, or email

Nicky at nickyworks@gmail. com or Shane at grumpz68@ gmail.com to find out more about Scouts.

q 1st Bulahdelah Joeys and Cubs stepping up and tackling the challenges at Ninja Parc.

q 1st Bulahdelah Joeys and Cubs stepping up and tackling the challenges at Ninja Parc.

q The Bush Fire Danger Period is commencing in 92 local government areas across the State.

Local Agent Recognised Among The Best In The State

AT the highly competitive Ray White NSW/ACT Annual Awards, Stuart Sinclair, Principal of Ray White Tea Gardens Hawks Nest, was ranked the number two Regional Principal in the state.

Recognising performance based on the number of sales, the top ten regional principals in the Ray White NSW/ACT network were awarded.

Stuart said being named among the best performing principals in the Ray White Group was a huge honour.

“I am so thrilled to be placed second Regional Principal for this year.

“We compete against

much larger areas, so for such a small community, it really shows the strength of our business.

“This award is truly an indication of the strength of all business departments, including Administration, Holiday, and Permanent Management.

“I am so proud of my team and want to thank them for their huge efforts throughout this extremely busy year.

“It was a great pleasure to not only be representing our business, but also the Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest area in front of a huge crowd of over 1,100 people.”

Ray White director Dan

White said the rankings illustrated the energy within the Group.

“It fills me with immense pride every year when our State Awards are announced, and our people are recognised - to see so many individuals performing so well within the group can be put down to hard work and dedication.

“So many of our members are achieving and exceeding personal bests.

“Some exciting results for our group overall,” Mr White said.

Literature Awards Now Open

By Geoff WALKER

THE Port Stephens Literature Awards are now open for entry with the closing date being 31 October 2022.

This year the Tilligery Lions Club will be running the competition with prizes totalling $1100.

The awards are for short stories of up to 2000 words on any topic and must be original works, typed and double spaced.

A separate cover sheet

Foot

By Marian SAMPSON

BIOSECURITY has been on everyone’s minds.

First there was Covid, then Monkeypox, Varroa Mite, and now our farmers are under threat from Foot and Mouth Disease, with Indonesia experiencing high levels of the disease which impacts all cloven-hoofed animals.

The NSW Government has taken another step towards fast tracking the world first mRNA vaccines for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Lumpy Skin Disease, inking a deal with US biotechnology company Tiba Biotech.

Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW Paul Toole said the deal marks an important milestone towards securing the vaccine technology that will protect Australia’s $28.7 billion livestock industry.

“The NSW Nationals in Government are taking the threat of FMD and Lumpy Skin Disease extremely seriously, and this milestone

is another step forward in preparing for a potential outbreak,” Mr Toole said.

“I have now written to vaccine manufacturers to take up my challenge to develop both vaccines ready for use and manufacture in NSW by August 1 next year.

“COVID-19 demonstrated to us that all possible avenues in developing vaccines must be explored and we will leave no stone unturned."

Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the agreement with Tiba Biotech gives NSW another path towards developing mRNA vaccines for FMD and Lumpy Skin Disease.

“It is critical that we develop mRNA vaccines for FMD and Lumpy Skin as quickly as possible to protect our State’s livestock sector,” Mr Saunders said.

“The threat of FMD is ongoing and there are concerns that Lumpy Skin Disease could enter northern Australia this coming wet season, so it’s critical we continue to do what we can

as quickly as we can.

with the author's contact details must accompany each entry.

An entry fee of $10 is required plus $5 for each additional submission.

Full details can be found on tilligerry.com in the green left sidebar by clicking on 'Literature Award'.

More details of entry conditions can be found by scrolling down the news page.

Phone inquiries can be made to 49845931 or

One Step Closer

“Current FMD vaccines use the virus itself, and there is yet to be an approved vaccine for use in Australia for Lumpy Skin Disease, so creating mRNA vaccines to combat either disease would be a game-changer for the industry.

“mRNA vaccines are cheaper and quicker to produce, highly effective and very safe.

“Because they are fully synthetic and do not require any animal or microbial products, they do not carry with them the same risks as traditionally derived vaccines.”

Tiba co-founder Peter McGrath said the company was pleased to be working in partnership with government, industry and researchers to protect Australia’s vital livestock industry and food security.

“Our next generation RNA technology is able to safely and efficiently deliver vaccines for both human and animal health needs and has

demonstrated more practical storage requirements than existing RNA technologies,” Mr McGrath said.

Meat and Livestock Australia managing director Jason Strong said mRNA vaccines had additional benefits for the livestock sector.

“This type of vaccine

technology may not require the longer testing and approval processes required for conventional vaccine development and importation as it does not use animal products,” Mr Strong said.

“That means we can use it to provide faster responses to outbreaks, enable eradication

0407279844.

All entries are to be sent to: Literature Award PO Box 133 Tanilba Bay 2319.

Co-ordinator Kevin Colman said that the Lions Club was proud to continue with the Awards which date back some 20 years.

“They have encouraged creative writing, with some of those entering going on to write books of their own and winning prizes in the literary field,” he said.

The awards are sponsored by Club Lemon Tree, Port Stephens Council and News Of The Area.

and return to freedom status – and market access – sooner.”

The pilot program is part of a $65 million investment from the NSW Government to prepare for and prevent exotic animal diseases, which brings the total investment in biosecurity this year alone to $229 million – the biggest biosecurity investment by a single jurisdiction on exotic pest and disease control.

q Sam White, Stuart Sinclair, Emma Miller and Dan White.

q Local author Phill Murray receiving his award from Port Stephens Councillor Steve Tucker and judge Lloyd Hogg.

tv listings

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SUNDAY AUSTRALIA’S GOT TALENT

SEVEN, 7pm

SATURDAY

WONDER WOMAN 1984

NBN, 7.30pm

Last seen on the European battlefields of WWI, 40-odd years have passed and Diana Prince (Gal Gadot, above) is now working in Washington D.C. However, when an ancient wish-granting stone is weaponised by villainous businessman Maxwell Lord (Pedro Pascal), Diana must battle to restore order while distracted by the wishfulfilling return of pilot paramour Steve Trevor (Chris Pine). Pine’s return leads to some delightful fish-out-ofwater moments reminiscent of Gadot’s in the previous film. Everyone is giving their all to the material but the real standout is Kristen Wiig as shy museum worker Barbara Ann Minerva.

FRIDAY,

1.00 Savage River. (Mals,

2.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

Think Tank. (R)

4.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

Gardening Australia. Tino Carnevale visits a tomato sale.

8.30 Frankly. (Premiere) Fran Kelly chats with some of the biggest names and brains in Australia and from around the globe.

9.00 Doc Martin. (PG, R) After Martin rushes a sick Buddy to the vet, he discovers Angela is too sick to operate.

Annika. (Mav, R) A detective inspector returns to Glasgow.

ABC Late News.

Summer Love. (Mdl, R) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

After a two-year hiatus thanks to the pesky worldwide medical emergency that rhymes with “bovid”, this fun-filled talent show is returning with its long-awaited ninth season. The most exciting part, besides a cavalcade of fresh performers promising everything from acrobatics to fire, is the arrival of fresh talent on the judging panel. Along with returning judge Shane Jacobson and host Ricki-Lee Coulter (right), critics David Walliams and Alesha Dixon have been exported from the British series. Homegrown radio and soapie star Kate Ritchie fills out the new panel. With $100,000 and the performers’ pride on the line, viewers always expect the unexpected.

THURSDAY KURT FEARNLEY’S ONE PLUS ONE

ABC, 9.35pm

In a society where clickbait and rapidfire news seem to rule the roost, everything feels fast-paced and focused on getting our attention quickly. Perhaps that’s why this engaging talk show is such a welcome salve. Paralympic and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Fearnley (above) has found his second calling as an interviewer, with his third season of One Plus One featuring former AFL player Eddie Betts and conservationist Robert Irwin, among others. Tonight, celebrated Torres Strait Islander chef Nornie Bero opens up about her childhood and her drive for people to embrace Indigenous, seasonal and local ingredients.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.10 Employable Me (UK) (Ma) 11.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.10 Fight The Power: The History Of Protests. (Mav, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Animal Einsteins. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Good With Wood. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Queen Elizabeth. (PG)

9.25 World’s Greatest Hotels: Atlantis, Dubai. (R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Das Boot. (MA15+a, R) 11.40 Red Election. (MA15+v, R)

3.20 Addicted Australia. (Madl, R)

4.20 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 1. Practice, support races and qualifying. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Contest ants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Karen Martini cooks chicken drumettes. 8.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019, Ml, R)

During the ’60s, American car designer Carroll Shelby and driver Ken Miles battle corporate interference and the laws of physics to build a revolutionary race car for Ford so they can defeat rivals Ferrari. Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Jon Bernthal. 11.40 MOVIE: The Gumball Rally. (1976, Man, R) A motley group of people takes part in a non-stop car race from New York to Long Beach, California. Norman Burton, Michael Sarrazin, Gary Busey. 2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30

Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Lion Cubs. (Return, PG) Lioness Maya gives birth.

8.30 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R)

Animals help a zookeeper find love.

Kevin James, Rosario Dawson.

10.30 MOVIE: Liar Liar. (1997, Ms, R)

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Destination WA. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Take Two. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (Ma) 1.00 Living Room. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Ultimate Classroom. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R)

Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Living Room. Chris and Miguel indulge in tree-top walking.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Just For Laughs. (Ml, R) Stand-up comedy performances from Steph Tisdell, Tom Ballard and Two Hearts.

10.00 Just For Laughs Uncut. (MA15+ls, R) Hosted by Nikki Osborne.

10.30 Melbourne Cup Carnival Preview Show.

11.00 The Project. (R)

12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

SATURDAY,

Zan Rowe. (PG, R)

Spicks

Specks.

David Attenborough’s

6.10 Extraordinary Escapes: Sara Pascoe. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R)

A festival queen is murdered.

8.30 The Capture. (Return, MA15+lv)

DCI Rachel Carey investigates a case involving a man murdered by invisible assassins.

9.30 Summer Love. (Mdl, R) A couple on a trial separation separately stay at a holiday house for their anniversary weekend.

10.00 Savage River. (Mals, R) Miki is back in custody.

11.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.55 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. Round 5. 3.30 FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine. 4.00 Motor Racing. W Series. Round 6. H’lights. 4.40 KGB: The Sword & The Shield. (PGa, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (PG)

8.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG)

9.30 Hunt For Queen Nefertiti. (PGa, R)

10.20 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M, R)

11.20 MOVIE: The Big Short. (2015, Mln, R)

1.40 MOVIE: Twelve Monkeys. (1995, Malv, R)

4.00 Drones: The Next Air Disaster? (Mlv, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Home Shopping.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice and support races.

4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities investigate a nervous man.

7.30 MOVIE: Men In Black. (1997, Mlv, R) Special agents police aliens on Earth. Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith.

9.30 MOVIE: X-Men: The Last Stand. (2006, Mv, R) A “cure” is discovered for mutations. Hugh Jackman. 11.40 Motorway Patrol. (PG, R) 12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay.

1.40 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG) 12.30 Rivals. (PGl) 1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Cross Court. (Return)

2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.30 The Bizarre Pet Vets. (PGm) 4.30 Garden Gurus.

5.00 News: First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Wonder Woman 1984. (2020, Mv) Diana must contend with two new enemies, a troubled work colleague and a greedy businessman. Gal Gadot, Chris Pine.

10.30 MOVIE: The Incredible Hulk. (2008, Mv, R) A scientist transforms into a giant monster. Edward Norton, Liv Tyler.

12.30 First Responders. (Malm)

1.30 Rivals. (PGl, R)

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 St10. (PG)

12.00 Luxury Escapes. (PG, R) 12.30 Living Room. (R) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Australia By Design: Innovations. (PG, R) 2.30 Taste Of Aust. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Ultimate Classroom. (R) 4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.00 News.

6.00 Luxury Escapes. (Final) Cameron Daddo heads to the outback.

6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) The lifeguards are in need of saving.

7.00 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.

8.00 Ambulance. (Mlm) Lancashire ambulance crews attend to patients whose health problems are related to the lockdown.

10.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv, R) Torres and Knight travel to Hawai’i.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Authentic. (PG)

5.00 Hour Of Power.

SUNDAY, October 9

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders.

World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Question Everything. (R) 3.00 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked. (PG, R) 4.05 Rick Stein’s Secret France. (PG, R) 5.05 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Frankly. (R)

7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG) Hosted by Adam Hills.

8.30 Savage River. (Final, Mlv)

As the investigation continues, Miki makes a discovery that could finally identify the real killer.

9.30 Silent Witness. (Ma) A surgeon is murdered in hospital.

10.25 The Newsreader. (Mal, R)

11.20 Shetland. (Malv, R)

1.20 The Heights. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.15 The Recording Studio. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Ageless Gardens. (PG) 10.00 Earth’s Sacred Wonders. (PG) 11.00 Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Countdown To Qatar 2022. 3.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 3.40 Scanning The Nile. (PGa, R) 5.40 Secret Nazi Bases. (PG)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Curse Of The Ancients: BC. (PG)

8.30 Roman Megastructures: Lyon. (PGv, R) Part 1 of 3.

11.30 The Surrogates. (Mas, R)

2.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

3.25 Apex Gang: Behind The Headlines. (Mal, R)

4.25 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PGa, R)

4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Weekend Sunrise. The latest news, sport and weather.

7.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support Races and Warm Up. 10.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Race 30.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australia’s Got Talent. (Return, PGa) Hosted by Ricki-Lee.

8.50 7NEWS Spotlight: The Property Special. Takes a look at an investigation.

9.50 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gina Rossato. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Gina Rossato.

10.55 Born To Kill? Donald Neilson “The Black Panther”. (MA15+av) A look at the case of Donald Neilson.

12.00 MOVIE: Secrets In The Woods. (2020, MA15+av) Brittany Underwood.

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am

6.00 Fishing Aust. (R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00

Weekend Today. 10.00 Sports Sunday. (PG) 11.00 Tennis. Laver Cup. H’lights. 12.00 Fishing Aust. (Return) 12.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PGl, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 4.00 Bondi Vet. (Return, PGm) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PGd, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. (PGl)

8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.30 Nine News Late. A look at the latest news and events.

10.00 The First 48: Mr New Orleans/No Shelter. (MA15+av)

11.00 Killer Couples: John Hawkins And Gene Hanson. (Ma)

11.50 First Responders. (Malm)

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Take Two. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 12.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl, R) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Pooches At Play. (R) 2.30 Luxury Escapes. (R) 3.00 Cook It With Luke. 3.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.30 Taste Of Aust. (Final) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 The Amazing Race Australia. (Final, PGl) In the finale, the team’s race to be first to meet Beau Ryan at the Pit Stop and claim the biggest prize in show’s history.

9.00 NCIS: Hawai’i. (Mv) When a US Navy seaman is involved in a murder, the NCIS team is called to work the case on their day off. Lucy is surprised to find out Whistler turned down a promotion in Washington, DC, to stay in Hawai’i.

11.00 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am

MONDAY,

Drum.

Story.

Corners.

America.

Parkinson In Australia.

News.

Business.

(Mav, R)

1.35 Silent Witness. (Madv, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

The Drum. (R)

7.30. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch.

Peer To Peer. 10.30

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PG) 11.30 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Mental As Everything. (M) 3.00 This Man’s Worth. 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.00 Beyond The Stigma. 4.35 The Art In Healing. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M)

8.30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong. (PG)

9.25 Osher Günsberg: A Matter Of Life And Death. (Ma, R)

10.50 SBS World News Late. 11.20 The Promise. (Premiere, Mal) 12.25 Outlander. (MA15+asv, R)

1.30 Miss S. (Mav, R)

4.30 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Psycho In-Law. (2017, Mv, R)

2.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Australia’s Got Talent. (PGalns) Hosted by Ricki-Lee. 9.15 9-1-1. (Mamv) The 118 races to rescue people trapped under rubble after a structure collapse at a happiness convention. 10.15 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team hunts for a sniper. 11.15 The Latest: Seven News. 11.45 Heartbreak Island Australia. (Mls) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.30 Getaway. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 Under Investigation. (Mdlv)

9.40 Suburban Gangsters. (Mdlv, R)

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Fortunate Son. (Mav)

12.00 Emergence. (Mhv, R)

1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R)

7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Amazing Race Australia. (PGl, R) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30

The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Mirror Mirror: Love. (Ma) Part 1 of 2.

8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week.

9.40 Just For Laughs Australia. (Final, Mls) Hosted by Nath Valvo. 10.10 Tom Ballard: Enough. (Mdls) Stand-up performance by Tom Ballard.

11.25 The Project. (R)

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am

The

Tough

The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 MacGyver. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods.

Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 18.

Grand Prix. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 L.A.’s

Next Gen. 4.05 MacGyver.

TUESDAY, October

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 Beautiful. (PGa, R) 10.20

Hard Quiz. (PG,

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml)

Keep On Dancing.

Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. (Madl, R)

10.20 People’s Republic Of Mallacoota. (Ml, R)

10.50 News. 11.05 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (R) 12.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.25 Les Misérables. (Ma, R) 1.25 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 2.10 Silent Witness. (MA15+a, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 The Drum. (R) 5.25 7.30. (R)

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PG) 11.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Easter Island: The Truth Revealed. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Animal Einsteins. (PGs, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.00 Wisting. (MA15+a) 11.50 War Of The Worlds. (MA15+av, R) 3.30 Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

11.30 Seven Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Deadly Connection. (2017, Mav, R) 2.00 Autopsy USA. (Madv, R) 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

7.30 This Is Your Life: Ray Meagher. (PGav) Ray Meagher’s life is celebrated. 9.10 The Good Doctor. (Return, MA15+amv) Shaun and Lea’s wedding reception is interrupted by a violent attack at the hospital.

10.10 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PGa) Presented by Cherry Healey. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Herrmann meets an inspiring young man. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)

Pointless. (PG)

Tipping Point. (PG)

Afternoon News.

Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) Australians become travel critics.

9.40 Botched. (Malmn, R) Paul helps a boxer with a crushed nose.

10.40 Nine News Late. 11.10 Skin A&E. (Premiere, Mm) 12.00 See No Evil. (MA15+v) 1.00 Rivals. (PGl, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast.

Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.15 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Mirror Mirror: Hate. (Mlmns) Part 2 of 2.

8.45 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was.

9.45 NCIS. (Ma, R) The team investigates after a financial advisor is found shot at a naval station.

11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping.

Action.

The Doctors.

MacGyver.

WEDNESDAY,

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PG) 10.00 I Am Emmanuel. (PGa, R) 10.20

Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PG) 11.20 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.10 Animal Einsteins. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Secret To Keep. (2020, Mav)

2.00 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)

3.00 The Chase. (R)

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

Drum.

(MA15+av, R)

Bad Banks. (Mal, R)

ZeroZeroZero. (MA15+avw, R)

Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R)

NHK World English News Morning.

ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (Premiere, Ml) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge. 8.40 Extreme Weddings: Australia. (PG) A couple have decided to hold their upcoming nuptials on the ocean floor with 30 sharks as guests.

9.40 The Amazing Race. (PGl) Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 10.40 The Latest: Seven News. 11.10 Chicago Fire. (Mav) 12.10 MOVIE: Kiwi. (2018, Ml, R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG)

11.30 Morning News.

12.00 The Block. (PGl, R)

1.00 Travel Guides. (PGls, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl) Hosted by Scott Cam. 8.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Nine News Late.

11.10 Family Law. (Ma) 12.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R) 12.50 Drive TV. (R)

1.20 Explore. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R)

7.30 Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00

Be Advised. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet.

Bold. 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. (PGl) Hosted by Darren McMullen. 9.00 My Life Is Murder. (Ma) Alexa’s investigation into the death of a surfing champion finds her back at an old childhood haunt.

10.00 Bull. (Ma, R) Bull’s daughter is kidnapped.

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 The Project. (R)

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

THURSDAY, October

6.00

(PG,

1.30

3.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 4.00 Think Tank. (R)

2.00 Sanditon. (PG,

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PG) 11.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Bride Flights. 3.10 Little Bang’s New Eye. (PG, R) 3.25 Flightpaths, Freeways, Railroads. (Premiere, PG) 3.35 Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Darrow And Darrow: Body Of Evidence. (2018, PGav) 2.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 2.30 Motorbike Cops. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R)

2.00 Pointless. (PG)

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R)

Bold. (R) 8.00 10 News First: Breakfast.

Studio 10. (PG)

Everyday Gourmet.

5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

Brush With Fame. (PG,

Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Mastermind Australia. (R)

SBS World News.

Dishing It Up. (PG)

Guillaume’s Paris. (PG) 8.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+v) 11.55 Luther. (MA15+av, R) 3.55 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Game 1. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay, Queensland. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 To Be Advised. 1.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (Mal)

8.30 Paramedics. (Mm) 9.30 A+E After Dark. (Mlm) 10.30 Nine News Late. 11.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am) 11.50 The Gulf. (Madlv, R) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club

By Lynda RICHARDS

Three Pennant Sides was contested at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club on Tuesday 27 September.

Well done to Sheila Rattray, Lorraine Murphy, Sandra Leisemann and Robyn

Beaumont and our other team of Lynda Richards, Dale Winter, Deyonne Page and Karen McPhie for winning their section and making it to the Final. Despite a great effort Lambton Park proved too strong an opposition defeating our side 48 v 25.

Apparently Lambton Park

Bowlers have been runners up for the past ten years, here’s hoping it doesn’t take TGWBC that long to bring home that flag.

There were no social bowls played as the majority of our members were at Raymond Terrace cheering on the 3’s, many thanks for their support.

Wednesday 28 September:

Two teams travelled to Bulahdelah to compete in the annual Queen of the Mountain Competition, format for play is two games of three bowls Triples fifteen ends, one game in the morning the other following lunch.

Play had to be abandoned,

The Bold And The Beautiful.

10 News First.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Real Love Boat Australia. Hosted by Darren McMullen. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson teams up with the Bronx SVU. 11.30 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

in the afternoon game due to a severe hail storm.

Winners were calculated on the morning play and seven ends on the second game, congratulations to Taree West on taking home 1st Prize.

Both our teams, Lorraine Murphy, Sandra Leisemann and Pat Baker and the other one Lynda Richards, Judi Polak and Dot Dallas ended with the same score a win + 17, a good

day enjoyed by all.

Thursday 29 September:

Only three ends of bowls played before rain stopped play.

Coming events:

A busy month ahead, Thursday 6 October, Post Pennant Lunch.

Tuesday 11 October RSL Pairs Trophy Day.

Friday 14 October NDWBA Versatility Competition.

Gov Funding for Stroud War Memorial

WORK to conserve 20 war memorials across the state, including at Stroud, will soon be undertaken following grants provided from the NSW Government’s $125,000 Community War Memorials Fund.

Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott said the money, made available under Round 1 of the Community

War Memorials Fund 2022/23, would be invested in the protection and repair of local war memorials.

MidCoast Council was successful in obtaining funding for work on war memorials in Stroud.

“Thirty-nine applications were received from a range of organisations including RSL sub-Branches, local councils, and community

committees to help support war memorials in communities across NSW,” Mr Elliott said.

“War memorials help local communities commemorate the sacrifice of service men and women and reflect more than 100 years of service and sacrifices made by our veterans.

“Grants up to $10,000 will

provide a significant boost to community organisations to help ensure the presence of local war memorials in the community is secured for future generations.

“On Anzac Day communities gather at their local war memorials to pay respect and honour our diggers - it is vitally important these memorials are protected to ensure all

Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club

By John SLATER

28 SEPTEMBER:

Despite the threat of storms today the Wednesday Nominated Triples were uninterrupted, and 48 players enjoyed play on both greens.

The morning game was decided by the 'lowest winning score' with Graham Uff, Dave Ransome, and

Peter Campbell scraping home with a margin of one shot.

In the afternoon Rob Jones, Col Cameron, and Chris May were the winners with the result once again decided on the 'lowest winning score.'

The overall winners on the day were Barry Goode, Ross Barry and Craig Bengston were the winners.

The Garden Eatery voucher was won by Allan Greenhalgh. Our thanks to the Garden Eatery for sponsoring this voucher.

In other news.

The charity day held annually for the 'Start in Life Foundation' was held last Saturday with the 'Kneelers' taking on the 'Grippers' in mixed Triples matches.

Each year both the

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf

By Judy GILBERT

Gross Division 1: Annette Benton 88

Gross Division 2: Christine Simmons 95

1. Jennie Bellamy 38

2. Liz Ross 35 C/B

3. Cheryl Foster 35 Division 2:

Country Club and the Men’s and Women’s Bowling Clubs combine to sponsor this event which supports some of our less advantaged children with some of their education needs through primary school and then through high school.

It is great to report that our wards are doing fine and that they will get a start in life through their studies.

generations understand and remember the sacrifices made during the war,” Mr Elliott said.

“Funding is being provided to assist with a range of conservation projects including condition assessments, specialist cleaning and repairs, which are all important aspects of how we manage the places of commemoration that help

The day was a resounding success despite only four ends of bowls being played due to the short, sharp, deluge of hail, rain, and wind which saw the greens flooded in minutes.

The 'Grippers' won the abbreviated game with the team of Dennis Wilberforce, Alan Rhodes, and Col Buddles winning the individual trophies.

Approx $2500 was raised for the charity and our thanks go to all those who

us acknowledge our military history.”

Round 2 of the Community War Memorials Fund will open on Remembrance Day, 11 November, 2022 and close on 13 February 2023. |

Further information available at https://www. veterans.nsw.gov.au/ heritage/community-warmemorials-fund/.

attended and contributed to the day.

The next event on our calendar is a visit from the Sydney based Burwood Diggers RSL Club, on the 5-6 November.

The Club is bringing 28 bowlers and Tea Gardens will be out to match them.

A nomination sheet will be posted shortly.

Play will be Saturday afternoon, club uniform please and then Sunday morning, mufti dress.

Christine Simmons

Deborah Gardiner

Elsa Doris

Edmonds

Gross Division 3: Dianne Bowes 101 Ball winners: Ann Browning, Susan Fordy, Joanne Buttrey, Carol Wiggins, Lynette Blake, Rosarie Mullins, Diane rumble Dickson, Pamela Keegan, Cheryl Foster.

Nearest the Pin 10th Hole: Division 1: Liz Ross Division 3: Julie Freeland Saturday 1 October Ladies Stableford Division 1:

1. Robyn Caddey (Coolangatta THGC) 45

2. Eliabeth Patrick (Long Reef GC) 38

3. Susan Muna 37

Ball winners on the day: Susan Pritchard, Diane Rumble Dickson, Jo Sheppard, Ann-Marie French, Antje Basson, Julie Hammond, Lynne Wales, Marcia Smith, Sue Brownrigg, Trish Sattler. Nearest the Pin 10th Hole: Jennie Bellamy

Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday night darts

By John EDWARDS

RESULTS from Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday night darts on 29 September.

Winners: Michelle Cole and John Edwards.

Runners Up: Brad Victor and Darby Neville.

Ladies’ Highest Score: Sandra Hagan with a great finish of 109.

Men’s Highest Score: Geoff Smith-140.

Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm, darts start 7pm sharp.

Everyone is welcome.

Bulahdelah Golf Club

By Thora-Lou SMITH

ONLY two games were played in the last two weeks.

The ladies played

the first round of their championships on Tuesday 20 September and the daily winner was B.Newton with 73nett from M.South with 75nett.

Meg won the Jackpot, and Bernie got the NTP. T-L.Smith and T.Stellema are the division one and division two early leaders.

The vets managed a

game on Thursday 29 September, and the winner was J.Parnell with 40pts from K.Martin with 34pts on a C/B from R.Norberry.

NTPs were M.Bramble, R.Winter and K.Martin.

Well done to all who played.

Hawks Nest Vets

By Len Gough

Myall Coast Vets

By Tony SMITH

q September Monthly Medal Winners: Liz Ross (Division one), Christine Simmons (Division two) and Elizabeth Edmonds (Division three)

q Winners Michelle Cole and John Edwards with runners up Brad Victor and Darby Neville.

Dorin’s Draws

By Paul DORIN

Patty Henderson talks Alexander The Great

By Lyn CHAIKIN

PATTY Henderson's recent presentation at the Myall U3A was illuminating and timely.

The subject of Patty’s historical research was Philip 11 of Macedonia and his son Alexander The Great.

It was a timely lesson on how powerful wellarmed nations can expand their dominions and just as quickly lose control of captured territories due to the failure to consolidate partnerships and to govern wisely.

Patty said that before discussing Alexander the Great it was important to look at his father who ruled Macedonia from 359 BC until his death in 336 BC.

Patty emphasised

how Philip 11 used skilled military tactics and diplomacy to restore internal peace to his country and by 339BC he had gained dominion over all of Greece, thus laying the foundations for its expansion under his son, Alexander the Great who received an education from no less than Aristotle.

Patty spoke about how Aristotle instilled in Alexander a love of philosophy, literature, science, and naturalism.

In 336 BC when Philip was assassinated, Alexander was acclaimed by the army and succeeded to the throne.

Patty spoke of Alexander's great leadership skills.

“He was very brave and he had great compassion for his soldiers.

Active Kids!

cost of registration and membership fees.

Active Kids is funded until June 2023 so there’s still plenty of opportunity to be a part of the program.

With 44 percent of children spending more than two hours a day on sedentary leisure activities, the Active Kids program plays a crucial role in shifting physical activity behaviours of children and instilling healthy lifestyle habits.

Alister Henskens said there is an exciting summer ahead and families are being reminded to use these excellent NSW Government cost-saving measures.

“Getting kids out of the house to be active is vitally important for health and wellbeing.

“Signing your child up for sports allows for them to make new friends, learn important skills and stay healthy,” Mr Henskens said.

“Whether it's tennis, dance, cricket or nippers there are over 11,000 Active Kids providers across the State, so now is the perfect

“After a battle he would walk amongst the injured soldiers and speak to them individually, showing genuine sympathy for their wounds.”

Patty demonstrated how Alexander's army consisted of rows of disciplined soldiers with pikes, spears and swords that were organised into a ‘phalanx’ and were capable of overpowering far larger enemy groups.

The front rows were armed with sarissas which had a longer reach than their opponents’ shorter spears.

They could crash through enemy lines and arrange different formations very quickly and always surprise the enemy.

Patty pointed out that Alexander was a great

time to download your voucher and register your child in their favourite sport or active recreation activity.”

School-enrolled children in NSW can access two $100 Active Kids vouchers each year towards the cost of sport and active recreation fees.

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said NSW families have embraced the Active Kids program, and is one of more than 70 Government savings to help ease cost of living and boost household budgets.

“We are improving the application and redemption process for parents and providers, with a digital version of the voucher on the

with Jasminda

On the Couch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

Dear Jasminda,

HOW come my vegan friend eats food that’s made to look like meat?

up cow and a schnitzel looks far more appealing than a chicken leg or wing.

I’d say many meat eaters feel more comfortable with food that isn’t confronting or a reminder of what they’re really eating.

Life is full of superficialities. Some people adorn their homes with plastic plants.

Synthetic clothes are made to look like natural fibres. Floorboards are replaced with vinyl timber-look designs.

At Christmas, people hang plastic snowflakes from plastic trees and spray fake snow on windows that are closed to keep out the 40 degree heat.

It’s not just our surroundings that are an illusion. Fake lashes. Injected lips.

False nails.

Silicon implants.

Dear Lana,

Mmm. This is an interesting one. Excellent question.

There is an ever-growing selection of plantbased meals that resemble their carnivorous counterparts. You raise a valid point. Having said that, why do many meat cuts not resemble the animal they’ve come from?

A pork sausage looks nothing like a pig. Mince is a clever disguise of some mashed

military strategist.

He integrated important leaders of captured territories into his army so they would not rebel and moved on to gain more territory.

But he failed to consolidate his territory and did not name an heir although he knew he was injured and unwell.

After his death his military commanders carved up the empire.

However, Alexander’s conquest allowed the widespread dissemination of Greek culture which changed the world, even after his death.

Myall U3A Presentations are held in The Uniting Church Hall every Friday at 10 a.m. during the school term.

Please feel free to join.

You may even have a topic that you would like to present.

You may visit the Myall U3A website at www. myallu3a.org.au or email info@myallu3a.org.au.

Service NSW app now available,” Mr Dominello said.

“Active Kids has been an overwhelming success, with almost 100 per cent of parents giving it the thumbs up.”

Cricket NSW CEO Lee Germon said the program offered greater opportunities for kids to play sport.

“Our Cricket NSW purpose is to inspire everyone to play and love cricket and the Active Kids Voucher program makes it easier for families to do that,” Mr Germon said.

“Anything we can do to provide greater access to the game is a positive, particularly in that 5-12 year old age group that we are focused on, so our thanks go to the NSW Government for this program.”

Sport club registrations fees can be covered with Active Kids Vouchers - clubs typically use these fees for insurances, ground hire and awards.

Port Stephens has a range of sports that kids can participate in from swimming, netball and cricket to sailing and the ever popular AFL, hockey and football codes.

Some people should carry a fire hazard warning as they’d probably melt or combust in heatwave conditions.

Lana, I’ve gone off on a tangent here, but you get the drift. All is not what it seems in many facets of life.

Shaping plant-based ingredients into meat replicas seems pretty low on the ‘cause for alarm’ list.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

OPINION

q Families are being encouraged to take advantage of the State’s enormously successful Active Kids Voucher program. Pictured is Archie Wall, who plays for Tea Gardens Soccer Club.

READING by Lynne Miles: Proverbs 14: 12 " There is a way that seems right to a man but in the end it leads to death."

q Patty Henderson.

Why would they want to be reminded of the thing they hate?

Ms Lana W.

Auspac

The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

In view of the variations caused by local conditions and meteorological effects, these times are approximate and must be considered as a guide only.

They are not to be relied on for critical depth calculations for safe navigation. Actual times of High and Low Water may occur before or after the times indicated.

Forever home in Tea Gardens

Billabong Avenue, Tea Gardens

WELL positioned and private, this home is located just a 350m level stroll from the shops, café and bakery as well as the medical centre.

Walk a little further to the Myall Riverfront where you'll find a variety of cafes and restaurants, or head over the bridge to Hawks Nest and the beaches.

The Myall River Downs Estate is well established and features quality homes that are predominantly owner occupied. 17 Billabong Avenue, Tea Gardens, is set on a large level block of approximately 866 sqm and offers plenty of off-street parking for a caravan, boat, trailers: as well as having a full size double garage with internal access.

There is a formal entry foyer that leads into the open plan living space of the home.

Centrally located, this space is where you find the kitchen, the dining area as well as the informal lounge.

Towards the front of the home is the separate theatre room with tray ceilings, ideal

for those family movie nights.

The contemporary kitchen is a dream with a huge island for meal preparation and three pendant lights overhead. Quality appliances throughout and a full Butler's Pantry.

The kitchen is ideally positioned to connect with both the indoor and outdoor entertaining areas; entertaining family and friends will be such a joy.

Flowing from the indoor living area is the impressive alfresco cabana (approx 19sqm).

Fully screened and covered, this is where you can enjoy all-round outdoor living no matter what the weather.

Whether dining, holding a party or enjoying a special evening cocktail, or what about a pool table for more family fun, this is the space where you will spend quality time.

Imagine the extended family celebrating Christmas lunch while enjoying the cooling north-east breeze.

Off the outdoor cabana we also find access to the Master suite.

Featuring tray ceilings, His and Hers walkin robes, a stunning contemporary ensuite bathroom with double vanity, plus a shower with rain showerhead and a separate WC.

This is a true Master suite, both in design and space.

The bonus is you can open the sliding doors linking to the cabana and sleep with the cooling summer breeze.

The other three double bedrooms all offer built-in wardrobes, with one of these also featuring doors to step directly into the cabana; perfect for visiting family and friends.

The main family bathroom has a separate showerand a deep soaking ‘therapy spa’ and separate WC.

The laundry offers access to the outdoor utility area, it also offers plenty of storage with a double linen press.

The gardens are low maintenance and feature mature natives, a fully fenced rear yard where you can keep the boat and caravan with plenty of room for pets and the children to play.

There are three sheds for additional storage of garden tools and equipment.

All the extras you would expect including ducted air conditioning, ducted vacuum system, built in storage, workshop and storage in the garage, insulation throughout, security video and alarm system.

With plenty of room, a beautifully presented contemporary home set in a perfect location with a great aspect to enjoy the best

of the weather, this is one home you should put on your list.

To register for online bidding, visit https:// www.openn.com/en-au/ or click on the BID button in the heading.

Contact Alex Hinitt, CENTURY 21 Coastal Properties on 0402568950.

Affordable Home in Great

SET in a quiet residential cul-de-sac in old Tea Gardens is this cosy, low maintenance Torrens title home.

Featuring three bedrooms, one bathroom and single lock up garage this would make the perfect downsizing property for the retiree or the savvy investor looking to add to their property portfolio.

Easy walk to shops, cafes and ferry.

The air-conditioned lounge/dining area opens onto a screened sunroom which has access to the private, paved courtyard.

On the northern boundary is a perfect sunny nook to have your morning coffee.

Other features include a split system air conditioner and ceiling fans in bedrooms and through the main living areas.

Do not miss out on this very affordable opportunity in Tea Gardens.

Contact us today to arrange a private inspection.

Inspections are by appointment only.

Call John Rumble on 0425 289 200.

Home & Property Maintenance

Active

By Marian SAMPSON

WHILE some families are struggling to balance the budget - scrapping kids sport doesn’t have to be a consideration.

With local sports clubs registration now officially open, families are being encouraged to take advantage of the State’s enormously

successful Active Kids Voucher program, so children can get back to playing sport without breaking the family budget.

Data from the NSW Population Health Survey shows that 75 percent of children in NSW are not meeting the daily recommended level of physical activity, which is 60 active minutes each day,

with a further 22 percent of children aged 5-16 years reported as being overweight or obese.

The Active Kids program, launched in 2018, aims to increase participation of school-enrolled children in sport and physical activity by providing parents with vouchers to help cover the

q Families are being encouraged to take advantage of the State’s enormously successful Active Kids Voucher program.

Pictured is Archie Wall, who plays for Tea Gardens Soccer Club.