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Couple shares story of travel when coronavirus took over WHAT was planned as an outback adventure of a lifetime, turned out very differently for Port Stephens residents Judy and Geoff Camm.

The Lemon Tree Passage couple intended to weave their way down through Victoria, then across the Nullarbor, up to Broome, and back home across the top.

It didn’t work out that way as Geoff explained.

“The pandemic crisis hit while we were visiting my mother in Victoria,” he said, “Troubles began when we drove to the Western Australian border.”

Mr Camm said, “It was here that we were issued with a two and a half day Permit to cross the Nullarbor.”

“We planned to stay with my Son for two weeks on his farm but this turned out to be a five week stint

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q Judy and Geoff Camm; a ‘different ‘ outback experience.

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of the internal Lemon Tree Passage couple because lockdown requirements.”

“We were able to put this shares story of travel while time to good use, repairing his machinery and laying coronavirus hit FROM Page 1 Food Courts and Indoor Venues Reopen As COVID Restrictions Ease In NSW

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The announcement comes as 20 people are now allowed for home visitation and outdoor gatherings.

The bigger licensed venues of Port Stephens are expected to open up their establishments in full to locals and visitors alike as July kicks off, and will be welcome news for the local hospitality sector.

Strict measures still apply around the four square metre rule with increased hygiene and cleaning processes to be enforced, as NSW recorded its first case of community transmission of CoronaVirus for more than two weeks.

Meanwhile across Port Stephens, the larger shopping centres were finally able to service patrons in their open seated areas looking for a bite to eat from last Saturday.

Takeaway had been the only option for people for the last three months.

Salamander Bay Square welcomed the news in a statement saying it was a step forward for their retailers.

“We are pleased to be able to open the food court seating area as announced by the State Government,” said the statement.

“There is limited seating capacity of 50 available to comply with current restrictions, so we appreciate

all our customers playing their part to help stop the spread (of COVID-19).

“Please remember to keep 1.5 metres between yourself and others whilst visiting us.”

Raymond Terrace, MarketPlace also opened up their indoor dining, stating that “tables and chairs have been strategically placed to ensure that social distancing is maintained to ensure the health and wellbeing of customers and staff.”

The 50-person limit has also been removed for funerals with services only restricted by the one person per four square metre rule.

Liberal National Government.”

She believes that HomeBuilder falls a long way short in providing what is needed to prevent massive job losses in the building industry.

Her view is that this is an opportunity to build more social housing and affordable housing for frontline workers.

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down a year or two’s supply of firewood,” he said..

“We gave away the idea of going north and headed back across the Nullarbor. So strict

were the travel restrictions, we saw just three cars during the 1300 km trip. We camped out as the caravan parks were closed,” My Camm said.

q Food courts have reopened and the 50-person cap has been dropped for indoor venues.

“It wasn’t the way we planned things but it turned out to be something of an adventure for us,” he concluded.

Port Residents Hope To Cash In On Stimulus

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Federal Government’s building stimulus package which is designed to lift the building and construction industry out of the COVID-19 slump and help turn the tide on the recession has created plenty of interest in Port Stephens.

The stimulus package means that if you sign a contract to build a new home between now and December and the builder starts within 3 months you may be eligible for a $25,000 grant.

Not everyone is eligible and price limits and conditions apply.

The grant can also be applied to major renovations.

Meryl Swanson member for Paterson, told News Of The Area, “HomeBuilder is too little too late.

“The Hunter has already had a 27 percent drop in apprentices and trainees through seven years of the

q Mortgage Broker Lauren Murphy.

“How many people in the Hunter have a spare $150,000 in their bank for renovations?

“This does nothing for the average homeowner who wants to put in a new kitchen or bathroom, and all the small jobs that could be created,” she said.

Port Stephens Mortgage Broker Lauren Murphy from Mortgage Choice told News Of The Area, “I welcome the Government’s proposed HomeBuilder’s scheme. I am hopeful that the scheme will be good for both our local housing market and the wider economy.”

“The response from locals has been enthusiastic.”

“We saw an increase in enquiries last week, predominantly from first home buyers who are considering building.

“People considering entering the market have been rightfully cautious over the last few months, however it is encouraging to speak

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to buyers who feel secure in their employment and want to invest in building.

“Timing will be key, with building contracts needing to be signed on or before the 31st of December 2020.”

She believes that it is important for borrowers to understand that this scheme is not just aimed at First Home Buyers it is also available for those who have owned before and for existing homeowners looking to undertake major renovations.

“I encourage those looking to apply for the scheme to speak to an experienced mortgage broker, to learn what their options are,” said Ms Murphy.

Tomaree Mortgage Broker Anita Marshall, told News Of The Area, “It’s been welcome news for future first home buyers as well,” she said.

At least one or two of the grants/schemes usually do work for them and this one is a great bonus for any first

home buyers wishing to buy land and build.

First home buyers are still eligible to apply for the first home buyers grant for new homes which is $10k in NSW along with exemption from stamp duty on the land.

There could be even more positive news for home buyers with the NSW Government reviewing current stamp duty legislation.

First home buyers can also apply for a placement on the low deposit first home buyers scheme.

“At this stage it looks like the banks will still want you to save a 5% deposit yourself but nothing has been finalised yet with the banks and other lenders,” said Ms Marshall.

Anyone thinking of building or renovating, should check the fine print, and get their finances in order early to take advantage of the stimulus package.

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Calls For Sustainable Tourism

By Mitch LEES

“For example, a focus on lowimpact pursuits like mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and surfing.

“This same model has been successfully implemented in such regions as the northern rivers, NSW and Derby in Tasmania that has recently become a mountain biking mecca.”

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WITH tourists returning to Port Stephens’ coastal suburbs over the longweekend, local businesses have begun to open up their doors to help lift the local economy out of hibernation.

The Tomaree Peninsula in particular has a high visitor population come holiday time, and this year was no exception with the Port Stephens Tourism Centre reporting a return to pre-COVID 19 occupancy numbers, with accommodation completely booked out.

While the economic boost from tourism is essential for the region, there are still many localised concerns about the impacts the increased visitation has on the natural environment.

A large drawcard for the region is its environmental assets like the clear sandy beaches and coastal outlooks around the harbour.

Unfortunately many residents report that these spots become increasingly polluted and trampled when holidays roll around.

Jess Doering, a local environmentally conscious surfer and mother said that while the benefits of tourism brings dollars to Port Stephens it also has adverse effects on the natural surroundings that need more Council attention.

“The council needs to shift its focus towards eco-friendly tourism that encourages healthy participation and conservation of this beautiful landscape,” said Mrs Doering.

beaches and headlands during the lockdown residents are mirroring Mrs Doering’s views across community social media pages.

There’s calls to maintain sustainable neighbourhood hubs focused on preservation through initiatives like the recent Anna Bay 7-Day Makeover.

“Whilst isolation rules were in place the town had much more of

q What long-term impacts will increased visitation have on Port Stephens’ natural environment?

q Overflowing waste bins are a regular occurrence of an increased population.

a community feel than I’ve ever experienced, unfortunately over the long-weekend that has well and truly disappeared,” said Mrs Doering.

“It’s (Port Stephens) an absolutely beautiful place to live, however it becomes exhausting when those who visit don’t show the environment the same respect as the community who support and preserve it.”

In an online statement Port Stephens Council said that “increased waste management services and public health and safety measures are being actioned as COVID restrictions ease and visitors return.”

New signage will also inform and guide tourists at high traffic areas with localised events and community initiatives restarting when permissible.

q As tourists return the Nelson Bay CBD is starting to come back to life.

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Community Announcement – Delay in release of ANU PFAS Study Final Report Due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the release of the final report examining the potential health effects resulting from per and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure will be delayed from December 2020 until mid-2021.

The Australian National University (ANU) study has been affected by travel restrictions, demand on pathology services, restrictions on non-essential activities and re-assignment of the researchers to urgent work associated with the pandemic.

The Australian Government understands many people, particularly in the investigation areas of Oakey, Williamtown and Katherine, are concerned about the potential health effects of PFAS. Dedicated mental health and counselling services continue to be available for people who live or work, or have lived or worked in these areas until 30 June 2021. You can access these services through your GP or local Primary Health Network (PHN).

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THE Port Stephens Probus Club members brushed off the lockdown cobwebs and turned out in force to continue their enthusiasm for fresh air, and the natural and abundant beauty that surrounds us in Fingal Bay, to walk through a patch of paradise.

It has been many long weeks since these active retirees have been out and about together in force.

To adhere to current COVID-19 restrictions the group set off in two through territory long

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forgotten but now gladly remembered.

David Heath of the Probus Club told News Of The Area, “The conversation covered the breakout of every virus in the last hundred years, and how lucky we are to have the administration and great healthcare facilities in place right now,” he said.

After the stimulation of walking and energetic conversation, coffee was most welcome from the overworked takeaway window at the Longboat Cafe’s coffee outlet.

The Club’s walking group is just one of many groups with various interests including caravanning, bowls and fishing.

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease the Probus Club members will once again be able to meet and enjoy their social activities.

Having renewed the walking friendships this very sociable crowd retired home to rest and gather energy for hopefully the opening of more Probus activities.

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Author Michele Ableson Releases Growing Holly

By Marian SAMPSON

LOCAL author Michele Ableson has released Growing Holly her second book.

The author is currently living in Port Stephens with family having just spent time cruising the coast on a schooner.

Growing Holly is about a journey of discovery, a journey of finding oneself.

Michele Ableson told News Of The Area, “Growing Holly is particularly relevant in these times when many of us are taking the time to

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evaluate our lives.”

Growing Holly is the second book that the author has self published.

Her first book Doing the Happy Thing, How To Get The Happy Life You Want has a similar theme.

While Growing Holly is a novel based around an adolescent girl, the lessons within are ones that anyone can take away.

Life has plenty of twists and turns, most people now reinvent their career several times throughout their lives.

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direction for happiness is a very important part of creating the best life that you can have.

“Growing Holly is a book for those looking to find your life purpose.

“Life purpose can be so many different things, and Growing Holly is about finding the courage to be the best you can be,” she said.

Finding your life purpose might not be finding a career, it might be taking on volunteering, making a difference to others or taking a time out.

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Military Relics Revealed

By Marian SAMPSON

PRESERVING all aspects of the history of our region, Indigenous, post settlement and Military is important to many Port Stephens residents.

The Tomaree Headland Heritage Group has been formed and has a keen interest in preserving local historical assets, particularly those relating to the Worimi Nation and the military role the region and the headland played during WWII. The Stockton sand dunes have played a role in the military history of the area, being used as a training ground for troops and were strongly fortified with tank traps during the period.

The dunes were used for training bombing runs.

Stockton Bight was also the site of the 1954 Stockton

Bight Military Disaster where on 8 March, 1954, one of Australia’s worst peacetime disasters happened off Morna Point NSW. In the early hours of the morning the convoy of 19 amphibious vehicles, tanks left Newcastle travelling along Stockton Bight towards the ominously named “Cemetery Point”.

184 regular Army men, CMF and National Servicemen were hit by a squall.

Swamped vehicles capsized or nosedived into the deep waters of Stockton Bight.

Two lives were confirmed lost and one, Robert Alan Blackie was missing after the event.

Our region continues to suffer from severe weather events and these move the Stockton sands.

The shifting sands of Stockton move north at a rate

of around 4m annually.

Recently they uncovered dangerous and interesting pieces of our history.

At Anna Bay these wrecked tanks were found along with ordinance that has been disposed of in a controlled manner.

Ron Swan of Swan Security, and former Mayor of Port Stephens, told News Of The Area, “The wreckage is probably from an old bombing run; it appears that there are tanks and other vehicles that were hit.”

Mr Swan believes that this debris is a valuable part of the region’s heritage and may be worth preserving.

President of the Tomaree Business Chamber Leah Anderson said, “This is very timely, given the Tomaree Headland proposed project with the

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q A Gallery of images of the relics at the site on Stockton sand dunes Photos by Marian Sampson.

q A Gallery of images of the relics at the site on Stockton sand dunes Photos by Marian Sampson. museum and the proposed interpretation of WWII relics at the headland.

“Add to that what they may find after they keep tunneling at Fly Point - We have some amazing history around here!” she said.

Anderson believes that this could prove good for tourism and the economy in the area.

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The site is secured for the safety of the public.

The beach potentially has much more hidden ordinance.

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q A Gallery of images of the relics at the site on Stockton sand dunes Photos by Marian Sampson.

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q A child running along the beach a few hundred metres from where ordinance was safely destroyed. Photo by Marian Sampson.

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I think my son spends far too long playing video games that involve violence. I really don’t know what to do.

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TENANTS AND INSURANCE “I’m pretty much a ‘career’ renter. I’ve never owned a home and don’t feel the need to. I don’t have many possessions and they’re not expensive. Friends were shocked that I don’t have contents insurance. Are they over-reacting, or am I in the wrong?”

THERE’S a feeling that misfortune only happens to other people. And the issue of contents insurance is a case in point if you’ve never made a claim. However, something that people often overlook when they decide not to take insurance is that it’s not about how many items you have or how much they cost, it’s about how much you’ll have to pay out to replace them, individually or collectively, if something goes very wrong. And that ‘very wrong’ might not take the form of a break-in, or accidental loss. Wrong can be as bad as a fire, or a storm, or massive water damage which means you have to replace everything at once. That’s your bed, fridge, tables, chairs, tv, audio equipment, washing machine, clothes, personal items..…..the list goes on. And your possessions aren’t covered by your landlord’s building insurance. That’s for their building, not your ‘stuff’. Your friends are right. I always advise tenants to take contents insurance.

Hopefully, you’ll never need it, but that’s the nature of insurance. Being covered is way cheaper in the long-run and the peace of mind being covered gives is priceless.

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Intrigued from Sand Movement Dear News Of The Area,

GEOLOGISTS have a saying, ‘the Present is the key to the past, and the past shows the future’, geologically.

It was an interesting read, “New Landscapes from Sand Movement” (News Of The Area 11 June).

The bit “The sea level is rising: exactly what that rise is in Port Stephens I am not exactly sure in Newcastle it is 50 -60 cm” as stated by Mr Simpson, has me intrigued.

A quick flick to the net has

the rise currently Globally at 13 -20cm, since 1900. (https:// ocean.si.edu/through-time/ ancient-seas/sea-level-rise).

It’s a bit shorter of a read than Chapter 13 of the IPCC Report (https://www.ipcc.ch/ site/assets/uploads/2018/02/ WG1AR5_Chapter13_FINAL. pdf - see fig. 13.3).

I wonder if you could ask him for a bit more detail in support of his suggested amount of rise.

There may well be a reason some parts of the East Coast of Australia have fared better than other parts of the world.

None of which would be related to ‘Coast Processes’, they would be more ‘Tectonic’, in origin, in my opinion.

Regardless of banter about how much it has risen, it does probably explain why Myall Point never reformed, and the ‘short cut’ is more akin to ‘reorganising the deck chairs on the Titanic’.

Marine Transgressions are such fun to watch, from a safe distance.

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Could Covid19 bring hope?

Dear News Of The Area,

HAS anything good come out of the Convid19 pandemic?

People being considerate and helping each other is one good thing.

Acknowledgement of our front-line workers, families spending more time together and conversations with friends whom we seldom contact, are others. Calamities can give us pause for thought, too. For

example, how could be better prepared next time, and could we prevent it from happening again? An even bigger question is: “Is God trying to get our attention?” Of course, if you believe that there is no God, this question is irrelevant.

The British writer and atheist-turned-Christian C S Lewis, author of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, wrote: “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our

consciences and shouts in our pains. It is his megaphone to rouse a deaf world”. If it’s true that God is trying to tell us something, what would that message be?

The answer is “the good news”. In a nutshell, we have turned away from God, but God wants us to come back.

Sea Levels not right OPINION

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Erosion and accretion of coastlines is caused by storm event waves which can exceed 16 Dear News Of The Area, metres in height. These waves contain massive energy and have huge destructive power.

WITH reference to the News Of The Area 11 June Coastline erosion and accretion is not caused by 2020 “New Landscapes from Sand Movement” rising Mean Sea Levels. written by Marian Sampson.

Erosion and accretion of waterways is caused In the story, John Simpson states that sea levels by high energy flood streams and storm events. are rising in the Port Stephens and Newcastle These events contain huge energy and they do areas in the vicinity of 50 to 60 mm. This is cause recession and advances in shorelines. incorrect.

East coast waterways connected to our Seas The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) and Oceans are not subject to rising Mean Sea commenced recording Mean Sea Levels (MSL) at Levels.

Fort Denison Sydney in 1914. The highest MSL Please refer to the BOM records available recorded in 1914 was 1.11 metres above datum. on the following link: http://www.bom.gov.au/ntc/ The highest MSL recorded by the BOM in 2019 IDO70000/IDO70000_60370_SLD.shtml was 1.08 metres above datum - ie: 3 centimetres Please refer to the complete MSL article by lower than the highest MSL at Sydney in 1914.

Capt. Daniel Fitzhenry – Hydrographic Surveyor The Seas and Oceans to the east of Australia CPHS1 available on request from fitzynet@ form the largest water body on Earth. Fort Denison bigpond.net.au. provides a genuine MSL for the east coast of Mike Ferris, Tea Gardens

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I definitely see the point you are making, though there is much evidence to suggest that the link between violence and video games is tentative and unpersuasive.

There are probably a lot of other factors to consider including who he is playing the games with, what other social activities he is involved in, and whether his vacant stare is due to too much screen time or demonic possession.

Let’s not become unnecessarily hysterical, Mrs KJ. There are so many things to have moral panics about these days. The government is having a major meltdown over music festivals at the moment, but I’ve been to a few festivals over the years and the closest I’ve come to death is getting my finger caught in someone’s macramé top due to overzealous swaying.

Violent content can actually be lifesaving.

In my most recent Netflix binge watching the true-crime series Dirty John, a teenage girl saved herself from a knife-wielding psychopath by imagining she was in a zombie apocalypse.

This seemed incredibly far-fetched until I did some research and discovered that is, in fact, what she did.

So, should we be invaded by zombies (and the presidential madness in America would suggest it’s already happened), your son will definitely not be one of the first to go.

He may even save his dear old mum (unless she keeps nagging him). Food for thought.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Police Stations ‘Not Fit For Purpose’

By Marian SAMPSON

BUZZ IN THE AIR THERE was a buzz in the air over the Queen’s birthday long weekend — it really felt like the positive boost we needed across Port Stephens.

With the relaxing of COVID-19 public health orders and travel restrictions across NSW, we saw visitors getting out of the house and flocking to our shores for the first time in months.

It was almost like old times seeing the excitement around our community, with both visitors and locals alike getting out and about supporting our businesses and attractions.

Despite the signs of life returning to ‘normal’, the threat of COVID-19 remains and we cannot become complacent about protecting ourselves and our community.

Our local businesses, tour operators, cafes and restaurants are continuing to feel the effects of this virus — operating with restrictions and physical distancing to keep our community safe. Wherever you can, remember to support our businesses who are still doing it tough.

As the fog begins to lift, we too are assessing the impact coronavirus has had on Council operations.

Through all of this, we’ve continued to deliver for our community while helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

While there are some projects we will have to postpone, there are other exciting opportunities through new state and federal grants to help restart Port Stephens.

To answer questions about the effects on our PS2020 plan, major projects, community facilities and more — I’ll be hosting our first virtual Q&A on Wednesday 17 June 2020 from 6pm. I hope you can join us via our Facebook page www.facebook. com/PortStephensCouncil.

MEMBER for Port Stephens Kate Washington and Shadow Minister for Police Lynda Voltz had scheduled an announcement at the recently upgraded Tea Gardens Police Station.

As community support in the form of a huge turnout gathered, with the community keen to find out more about the promised $1 million dollar refurbishment of the heritage listed building on Marine Drive grew, so too did Kate Washington’s concerns.

While she and the community remain outraged by the installation of the extension to the Station which she said is ‘not fit for purpose’, her priority is to always act in the best interests of the community.

The community did turn out in their hundreds to hear NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s announcement of a $1 million dollar upgrade for the station, one which was supposed to sit well with the current heritage building.

The community once again wanted to give a show of support, for a better home for its Police, one in keeping with the heritage nature of the existing building..

Ms Washington told News Of The Area, “The issue is bigger than just the Tea Gardens Police Station upgrade.

The same upgrades are scheduled for rural Police Stations around the State.”

“This building is simply not fit for purpose,” she said.

She has high levels of concerns that the installation of these buildings will be made wholesale across the State in rural communities and that the needs of Police will not be met.

Karuah and Lemon Tree Passage are among communities that can also expect a Police Station as a result of Election promises.

Kate Washington has concerns that these may also be unfit for purpose and that the investment will not match promised funds.

The scheduled visit was originally planned to be a small event; when the numbers of those wishing to attend started to rise Kate Washington made the call and “pulled the pin.”

She cancelled the Tea

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Allegedly a woman has been charged when she refused to take a breath test

A WOMAN who allegedly refused a police breath test has been charged after being arrested while attempting to pick up a young girl from a school.

At about 3.20pm on Wednesday 10 June, a 60-year-old woman driving a Peugeot attended a school in Port Stephens to collect a nine-year-old girl.

It’s alleged she hit bushes and small trees when parking, before exiting the vehicle to meet the girl.

School staff noticed the woman and attempted to

stop her from driving away.

It’s further alleged she became aggressive and verbally abusive towards staff and Police were called.

Officers attended and requested the woman undergo a breath test.

When she allegedly refused, the woman was arrested and while being placed in the police vehicle, she kicked out towards a male senior constable.

He was not injured.

The woman was taken to Nelson Bay Police Station, where she refused to submit to a further breath analysis.

She was charged with harass/intimidate school staff member attending school, ‘refuse or fail to submit to breath analysis’ and ‘assault of police’.

The Nelson Bay woman was granted conditional bail to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday 31 August 2020.

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Gardens Police Station visit due to COVID-19 concerns and legislation.

Ms Washington’s priority has and always will be the safety, health and wellbeing of the members of the community.

In times where protests and mass gatherings are not advisable or legal we are tasked with finding other ways to let our Governments know what is important and how we feel about their actions.

Kate Washington has plans to help the community be heard and will keep the community informed.

In response to the NOTA’s enquiry NSW Government spokesperson said, “The NSW Government is investing $1 million in the upgrade of Tea

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Police are appealing for public assistance following a public place last week

JUST after 7pm on Tuesday 9 June, Police responded to reports of an alleged road rage incident on Fullerton Street, Stockton.

Police have been told two vehicles – a blue Mitsubishi ASX and a Toyota Hilux utility – were involved in a driving incident before the Mitsubishi driver produced a firearm and discharged it at the Toyota.

The Mitsubishi drove away and was last seen turning onto King Street, Stockton.

Officers were notified and have commenced an investigation.

As inquiries continue, Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard any of the above incident, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Newcastle Police Station on 4929 0999 or to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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The below table show tidal variations at several locations.

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.

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Moods of the Moon

By Stephen MacMAHON Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Astronomy Group

THE moon is the easiest celestial object to find in the night sky — when it’s there!

Our Earth’s only natural satellite hovers above us bright and round until it seemingly disappears for a few nights.

The rhythm of the moon’s phases has guided humanity for millennia — for instance, calendar months are roughly equal to the time it takes to go from one full moon to the next.

The moon, whether it is full or not has always been considered romantic.

Why is it so? There are innumerable stars and other heavenly bodies, including the Venus which is considered to be the goddess of love in Greek mythology, but why do all romantic poets and songsters usually focus on the moon?

Perhaps the moon may be the coolest thing a man can perceive in his life, besides his lady love. From Shakespeare to any country side poet — all do mention a lovely romantic moonlit night in their creations. Is it because it comes in the late evening and rules over all the night?

There is something haunting in the light of the moon; it has all the dispassionateness of a disembodied soul, and something of its inconceivable mystery.

The moon is a loyal companion. It never leaves.

It’s always there, watching, steadfast, knowing us in our light and dark moments, changing forever just as we do. Every day it’s a different version of itself. Sometimes weak and sullen, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon understands what it means to be human.

Uncertain. Alone. Cratered by imperfections!!!

Last Friday we witnessed the rise of the Strawberry Moon .

The Strawberry Moon is one the nicknames given to June’s full moon, but not because it turns vivid red, it q Moods of the moon.

got its name from the North American Algonquin Indian tribe and became well-known after the moon names that appeared in the Old Farmer’s Almanac in the 1930s.

Though “Strawberry moon” is the popular name but that is not the only one which is used to identify June’s full moon. It turns out, it’s also called “Mead Moon” or the “Honey Moon“. Some old European writings suggest that June was when honey was ripe and ready to be harvested.

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Due to it being the season of honey harvesting, the moon was also referred to as the “sweetest moon”. In fact, the tradition of calling the first month of marriage the “honeymoon” may also be associated with this full moon. It’s either because of it being the sweetest moon or the custom of marrying in

June when the “Honey Moon” appears.

One of the beauties of this June Strawberry Moon was the subtle gentle changes in colour as it rises into the sky.

This month’s full moon was also accompanied with a partial eclipse.

According to NASA the moon was close enough to Earth and opposite to the Sun

that on Friday’s full moon, it passed through part of the outer shadow of the Earth. This is called a “partial penumbral eclipse” of the moon. It was visible in the early hours of Saturday Morning.

This sequencing of the subtle changes in this attractive moon was rewarding to capture.

Shift in travel preferences predicted post-COVID

By Ashley CHRYSLER

WITH regional tourism back on since 1 June, it’s no doubt that Port Stephens can expect to see the return of many loyal visitors.

The impacts of COVID-19 will still loom for the foreseeable future, and with that, comes an inevitable change in how people will want to travel going forward.

Local resident Ian Lyne, with a decade of experience in the tourism industry, speculated that group travel will become

few and far between, with travellers wanting to spend more on self-guided trips or small group tours.

“Take a company like Trafalgar, for example, who are used to filling buses with up to 50 travellers.”

“I just don’t think we’ll see that as much going forward.”

“We’ll see those companies consider bringing that large group number down, or how to cater to the desire for more private getaways.”

“More locally, we might see families opting for a private

Airbnb or rental experience on the river, over places such as holiday parks or hotels, which can get busy, especially during the coming summer months.”

Duncan and Suzie Campbell of Bombah Point Eco Cottages, own a private, luxe eco cottage experience surrounded by 100 acres of unspoilt Australian bush.

“Guests have full access to facilities on the 100-acre bush estate,” said Mr Campbell.

“Each of the six on-site eco cottages offer access to a wood fire, spa bath and a hammock on the veranda.

“Everyone is welcome and that’s the beauty of the sport.”

Ollie says that the new park at Anna Bay brings more of a street element compared to the Nelson Bay facility and that’s something that’s been missing in the region.

“It feels good to have more of a street skatepark in the area so we don’t have to travel so far to Newcastle,” said Ollie.

“So many kids from around the local area can also come and get into the sport which is epic to see.”

Fellow 19-year-old

Nelson Bay ripper Bridie Hyland shares Ollie’s sentiments on the new park and the positives of skating.

“I think it’s good we finally have a park with more street obstacles, I skate for fun and to take my mind off things,” said Bridie.

“You got to love a bit of thrill seeking too!”

With a vision to expand the Anna Bay skatepark in the near future, the youth of Port Stephens may finally get the facilities they deserve to open up their creative sides.

“There are also a lot of activities to do close by and we do have kayaks and bicycles for hire.

“We also have many native animals and plants available to see, and a number of bushwalking tracks that also link to National Park walking tracks.”

Mr Lyne continued, “Places like the eco cottages in Bombah, or some of our other more private local accommodations, may see a rise in inquiry as they’re positioned nicely to cater to this newfound appreciation for more private holidays.”

q Duncan Campbell, owner of Bombah Point Eco Cottages.

Port Stephens Skaters Open Creative Portal at New Skatepark

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completely rebuilt from the ground up to service the region’s ever growing skateboard culture.

15 year-old local shred lord, Ollie Biscan has grown up pushing his street sled since the age of 11 and says that skating draws people together under the one banner to have a good time.

“I skate because I love the culture,” said the aptly named Ollie.

“Skating brings everyone together at any age, any background, any race and any gender.

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In Anna Bay the first skatepark was built in the late 1990s thanks to Shirley O’Brien, a community stalwart and former Port Stephens Councillor who passed away in late 2019.

Shirley and her first husband Peter Broadfoot (deceased) rallied the local community to build the facility at Robinson Reserve after the tragic death of their son Peter Jnr in 1996.

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