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By Tara CAMPBELL A JOINT Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) and State Emergency Service (SES) in-water team has rescued a family in Millers Forest following the recent flooding event.

Strike Team Charlie One, comprising two FRNSW in-water experts and two SES technicians, arrived at an isolated farm at Millers Forest near Raymond Terrace around 10am on 8 July.

Its mission was to rescue a mother and her two children, aged eleven months and three years, who

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PORT Stephens has finally been declared a Natural Disaster Zone.

Following the campaigning of Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington MP to Premier Dominic Perrottet, the Local Government

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Area has finally been declared a Natural Disaster Zone in relation to the immense flooding in the region.

The decision to extend the

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SES rescue young family during flooding at Millers Forest fences in a powerboat to reach the family.

The in-water technicians waded out to the residents and fitted them with jackets before ferrying them to dry land where NSW Ambulance paramedics

FROM Page 1 were unable to escape rising floodwaters on their Raymond Terrace Road property.

The rescue team negotiated its way through submerged

were able to assess their conditions.

The SES reminds all locals to not enter flood waters under any circumstances.

“Flood waters can quickly sweep people off their feet and

flood vehicles, rendering them stuck in flood waters.

“Roads are deteriorating under the flood water, with major potholes and road subsidence,” a representative from the Unit told News Of The Area.

Incredible rescue effort for 20 horses

By Tara CAMPBELL

AN amazing community effort to rescue more than 20 stranded horses through flood waters was executed in Millers Forest last week.

Veterinary nurse Debbie Pratten joined Victorian Fire and Rescue personnel and volunteers in boats to cross to the horses, where she assessed if they were healthy enough to make the three-kilometre return journey.

Owners, volunteers and firies then waded back through up to thigh-high water in an amazing procession of horses and people to dry land where staff and vets from the Newcastle Equine Centre and Morpeth Veterinary Hospital were on hand to treat the animals.

Australian Olympic hero Heath Ryan joined the effort and he and Martina Kovacs arrived with trucks and transported the horses to higher ground.

The effort was captured by Ms Pratten’s friend, Elise Willams, whose post is now going viral on Facebook.

"Debbie is actually a highly regarded veterinary nurse so when the vets couldn't get through in time she was taken over to the horses via boat to assess their vital signs before they could be moved.

“So I jumped on her camera and captured some special

q Twenty horses were rescued through an amazing community effort. Photo: Elise Williams.

moments," Ms Williams said.

"When we arrived on Saturday morning Victorian Fire and Rescue had boats and owners along with other amazing people had already made it out to the

horses and had them out of the property onto a dry road.

"It was a lengthy wait for the vets to arrive, so Debbie had her stethoscope and thermometers on hand and headed out to q

assess their condition and make sure they were up for the three kilometre journey out.

"It most certainly restored a lot of faith,” Ms Williams said.

An amazing flood rescue effort. Photo: Elise Williams

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Port Stephens LGA finally declared a Natural Disaster

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The total number of disaster-declared LGAs for the weather for the NSW floods which started on 27 June 2022 is now 37.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, said the severe weather and flooding continues to impact many areas of New South Wales with flood evacuation orders still in place.

“I’ve been out in impacted areas this week and it’s clear

this is a widespread event, which is going to take some time to recover from,” Minister Watt said.

“As the damage continues to be assessed, the New South Wales and Australian governments are working to quickly and efficiently provide access to financial and other assistance.”

Although relieved with the decision to extend the financial support to the region, Kate Washington is not impressed that the region was not initially declared a

q West Ward Councillor Giacomo Arnott with Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington overlooking a flooded road in Raymond Terrace.

Disaster Zone.

“How could one side of the flooded Hunter River be a natural disaster area, and the other not be initially?

“It was entirely illogical.

“I’ve spoken to farmers and residents who have described this as the worst flood they have seen in decades,” Ms Washington said.

Ms Washington also said that she knows of many residents having to stay in local motels who were unable to access the disaster payments.

q Hexham Bridge, Pacific Highway, Tomago flooded.

“Residents in Hinton and Nelsons Plains are flooded in, properties in Seaham and Raymond Terrace are heavily impacted, but Port Stephens had not been added to the list.”

Following the Premier’s announcement, Port Stephens residents will now be eligible for the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

These include: - Help for eligible people whose homes or belongings have been damaged (eligibility criteria apply);

- Support for affected local councils to help with the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged essential roads and public assets; - Concessional interest rate loans for small businesses, primary producers and nonprofit organisations; - Freight subsidies for primary producers.

The Australian Government’s Disaster Recovery Payment of $1,000 per adult and $400 per child is administered by the Commonwealth

working alongside Fire and Rescue NSW and the local SES team to get the precious miniature horses to safety.

Giacomo Arnott, Deputy Captain, Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue told News Of The Area, "Fire and Rescue NSW has several specialised in-water

swiftwater rescue teams deployed in the Hunter and in other flood affected areas.

“Working with volunteers in the SES and crews from Victoria and Queensland, they have rescued local families and animals.

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Moving Miniature Horses Needed Big Solution

By Marian SAMPSON WHILE the full sized horses that were stranded at Millers Forest were walked out in a massive rescue effort, a much more complicated rescue was required to secure three miniature horses who also became stranded due to the flood waters.

In fact the little horses needed a big solution and big machinery.

The rescue was conducted jointly with Queensland fire crews

Striking a balance between the needs of our community and Council’s funded future

q One of the Miniature horses that was rescued at Millers Forest. Photo: ABC.

Council is looking to take steps to ensure its long term financial sustainability. We've developed a number of options to help shape our funded future. Options focus on reducing service delivery, increasing fees and charges,

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is prepared for anything and constantly supports communities affected by natural disaster," he said.

The horses were sedated and moved with trucks and tractors to get them to safety.

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For information on personal hardship and distress assistance, contact Service NSW on 13 77 88.

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Information on disaster assistance can be found on the National Recovery and Resilience Agency’s website at www.recovery.gov.au.

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Native bees at risk from Varroa Mite eradication plan

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q A native blue banded bee. Photo: Erica Seigel.

By Marian SAMPSON

KEEPERS of native bees are concerned over the potential use of Fipronil baits to euthanise honey bees suspected of being infested by the Varroa mite.

The Varroa mite has spread from the Port of Newcastle to Port Stephens, Bulahdelah and Narrabri in the north and in the south to Gateshead and Calga near Sydney.

While native bees are not threatened by the Varroa mite itself, the eradication program planned by the NSW Department of Primary Industry is potentially deadly.

Tomaree Headland is just one location in the region that has been declared a Virus Red Zone.

DPI is planning to set baits with ‘Fipronil’ to attract honey bees that will take the poison back to hives, thereby killing any bee hive - managed or wild.

Native beekeeper Tim Meharg told News Of The Area, “The problem for stingless bees, plus others in the area such as the Blue Banded Bees, is that the bait will kill them.”

There are steps that can be taken to save colonies of native bees.

Feral European honey bee foragers will visit these baits and take the Fipronil back to their nests, killing the colony.

Plans are underway to make this as safe as possible for non-target species including native bees.

The poisoned baits will only be set out for one hour at a time and they will be closely monitored by an officer.

“Nevertheless, this eradication effort still poses substantial risks to native bee colonies that are in, or near to, the red Eradication Zones.

“Fipronil is highly toxic to bees.”

You can legally move your Australian native bees, even if they are in the red, purple or yellow zones.

DPI states, "Native bees and native bee hives are not covered under the Biosecurity Act and therefore can be moved legally in NSW." Dan Smailes, Sydney Native Bees, is offering help to anyone that may need help to move their native bee hive or an identified wild native bee hive to safety.

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It is currently illegal to move any colony of European honey bees.

The community is being urged to report any known nests of native stingless bees in a tree that is in, or near, the red Eradication Zones.

You could protect it too, by closing up the nest entrance with metal gauze while eradication work is underway.

Again Dan Smailes is offering assistance with this process.

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The Australian National University states that to date no country has successfully eradicated the Varroa mite.

An $18 million compensation package has been developed for registered beekeepers affected by the varroa mite outbreak, under an agreement reached by governments and industry.

The National Management Group (NMG) for Emergency Plant Pests has endorsed a National Response Plan to eradicate Varroa Destructor from NSW.

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The NMG comprises Commonwealth and State governments and pollination dependent industries and the honey bee industry.

Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Murray Watt said the agreement will see registered commercial beekeepers reimbursed for all equipment, hives and bees that are destroyed in the eradication process, as well as the costs of honey.

“We are firmly committed to the national response plan,” Minister Watt said.

“Varroa mite is the most significant threat to our honey bee and pollination industries and we unanimously agree that it is both technically

feasible and economically beneficial to remove it from our shores.”

NSW Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders said eradication is the primary goal, and the NSW Department of Primary Industries’ strong initial response measures and contact tracing work have made this possible.

“We still have an unbroken chain of infected premises and have extensive surveillance operations in place to find and destroy any further cases,” Mr Saunders said.

“I want to thank the entire beekeeping community for their commitment and vigilance during this time.”

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Independent experts say it’s time for change I N T E R N AT I O N A L LY recognised experts from the University of New England Centre for Local Government have confirmed Port Stephens Council needs to take crucial steps to ensure its long term financial sustainability.

In late 2021, Council engaged Emeritus Professor Brian Dollery and Professor Joseph Drew to undertake a detailed review of its long term financial strategy.

In March this year, Council was presented with a detailed analysis of its financial position, its operating efficiency and debt capacity.

Acting General Manager Tim Crosdale said it’s clear from the reports that Council needs to take crucial steps to make sure that it can continue to deliver services which meet the needs of our community.

“Over the past four months, our Councillors have been working closely with senior staff to review a number of options including a one off ten percent increase to fees and charges, the rollout of more paid parking,

potential areas of additional revenue, continued focus on cost containment and the sale of a number of potential land assets,” Mr Crosdale said.

The report from Emeritus Professor Dollery and Professor Drew identifies a range of recommendations that Council is implementing but highlights that the potential for a special rate variation needs to be explored as low rates are one of the key factors impacting Councils long term financial sustainability.

As part of this independent review, Emeritus Professor Dollery and Professor Drew also assessed how efficiently Port Stephens Council operates compared to other similar councils across Australia.

“Port Stephens Council rates are up to 35 percent lower than comparable councils.

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the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council said it was great to see the recognition from all governments and industries of the importance of the bee industry.

“Industry fully supports the eradication efforts and appreciates the professionalism and commitment of DPI’s incident management team,” Mr Le Feuvre said.

“Agreement to provide reimbursement costs to our members will ensure the success of the eradication program.

“The approval of the plan and funding demonstrates the importance of the partnership between pollination dependent industries, the honey bee industry and the government.”

The National Management Group also endorsed compensation for licensed recreational beekeepers in recognition of their critical role in the response to this incursion.

The NSW Government is putting on an additional 26 compliance and surveillance officers to manage risk to facilitate key pollination events and ensure business continuity.

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change,” Mr Crosdale said.

“In terms of efficiency, we’re close to the average score when assessed against 67 councils – meaning we deliver services to our community efficiently and considered to provide services that are value for money.

“It’s been very beneficial to have detailed advice from experts that are internationally recognised.

“It’s now time we seek feedback from our local experts – our community – to determine how they’d like us to move forward.

“Over the next few weeks, we’ll present a number of options but we need our community to get involved, tell us how they would like to see Council move forward and share their feedback on this very important issue,” he added.

The community conversation will open Monday 18 July.

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Bull Rescue at Hinton

By Marian SAMPSON

THIS week's flood emergency has seen local rescue agencies tap into seldom used skills as they have been called upon to rescue all creatures great and small, including a bull weighing in at one tonne at Hinton.

The bull had run out of dry land in the rising waters.

SES Port Stephens advised on Sunday evening that Hinton remained

PORT STEPHENSNews Of The Area q The crew moving in to the rescue.

isolated with flood waters in the river currently being elevated, but they were not expected to increase further at this time.

However, elevated river heights are expected to remain for several days.

Members of the rescue team had to barge into the bulls location and then used slings and straps and the enticement of food to encourage the bull to cooperate.

Alysha Springett, Deputy Unit Commander,

q Coaxing the bull with straps to head towards safety.

SES Port Stephens Unit told News Of The Area, “Crews from NSW SES Port Stephens worked alongside members from Queensland Fire Emergency Services to rescue a bull who had become trapped in flood waters on the Paterson River at Hinton.”

SES boat crews worked

carefully around the InWater Flood Technicians, to ensure their safety during the rescue operation and to ward off any large debris coming down the river near them.

“The In-Water Flood Technicians used a mirage of techniques including use of slings, straps, coaxing

and food to get the tired bull to safety.

“The bull was taken to the closest dry ground, at the back of The Victoria Hotel, Hinton,” she said.

The beautiful bull, now affectionately known as ‘Sesil’, is now safe, and getting lots of love from the Hinton community.

Charity Bowls Day for Westpac Rescue Helicopter

By Marian SAMPSON

THE Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (WRHS) Port Stephens Support Group in conjunction with Soldiers Point Bowling Club were proud to host a Charity Bowls Day recently.

Carla Beer, one of the volunteers that fundraises for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter in our region, told News Of The Area, “We encouraged all to come along, bringing their friends and family for a day that

was filled with fun, laughter, prizes, raffles, lawn bowls of course, and a BBQ lunch with dessert that was donated by Soldiers Point Bowling Club.

“What a fantastic day we all had and our thanks to all the players, our volunteers, staff and Soldiers Point Bowling Club’s management, Mark Watt in particular, and thanks to WRHS’ Richard McGovern for making the trip down from Port Macquarie to join us,” she said.

All the funds that were raised from this wonderful event are in direct support of the Westpac Rescue

Helicopter.

“Given our very busy time lately by our Service, showing us just how this service is so vital to our region, and it is only with the generous support of our wonderful community and sponsors, that we can contribute to make this happen.”

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is a vital piece of the puzzle that delivers quality care to residents in our region when they need it most.

The volunteers would like to thank the community very much for their ongoing support.

q The Westpac Rescue Helicopter conducting joint rescue training operations with Marine Rescue Port Stephens in Salamander Bay. Photo: Marian Sampson.

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Evacuation Centre AN evacuation centre has been set up for stranded residents at Raymond Terrace Senior Citizens.

If you are in need of shelter, Port Stephens SES asks residents to head there and register.

The Centre is at 17E Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace.

Sandbag Points NSW SES – Port Stephens Unit at 31 Rees James Road, Raymond Terrace - pre-filled sandbags, empty sandbags, sand, shovels.

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Flood Warning The Port Stephens SES Unit

has issued the advice for those living in low lying areas near the Paterson, Williams and Hunter Rivers.

Have an emergency kit ready to go and a flood plan of when you will leave and where you will go.

If your property is at risk of inundation, raise moveable items, such as furniture, as high as possible onto benches or tables, placing electrical items on top.

If you’re on a farm, move machinery, livestock, pumps and fodder to flood free ground.

If an evacuation order is issued, leaving early is the best option.

Do not leave it to the last minute and whatever you do, do not drive through flood waters.

If you live in an area that may be subject to isolation, please be prepared with enough food, water and medication should you be

q Approximately 5pm on 7 July at Nelson’s Plains. Photo: NSW SES – Port Stephens Unit.

isolated for a number of days.

Monitor emergency warnings and evacuation orders via Bureau of Meteorology and NSW SES websites.

For NSW SES assistance in floods and storms, call 132 500.

For life-threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Hinton Isolation Over the week, crews from the NSW SES have been in Hinton assisting the community after it became isolated by flood waters.

Members assisted with boat transportation for essential supplies, medications and critical care workers.

Members also assisted with welfare checks, livestock evacuations and community information.

A NSW SES boat, rescue truck and rescue crew will remain in Hinton during the isolation to respond to any urgent requests for assistance.

The crew is comprised of Rescue Operators, Boat Operators, Chainsaw Operators and Advanced First Aid Trained Members.

Port Stephens SES It has been a busy week for the local SES Units.

On 8 July, Rescue teams responded to multiple flood rescues in Raymond Terrace, Millers Forest and Hinton areas.

Boat teams continued with emergency transportation operations in Hinton, storm teams continued to attend roof damage, water ingress requiring sandbags and other calls for assistance.

Recon teams were also

Marine Rescue Assist Distressed Vessel

By Tara CAMPBELL

ON Friday 8 July just before lunchtime, a seventeen-foot runabout with three people

on board reported to the Marine Rescue Port Stephens Radio Base a problem with their engine and sought a tow back to the Soldiers Point

boat ramp.

The Radio team gathered the distressed vessel’s location information and began making the necessary

www.newsofthearea.com.au q Around 4:30pm on 6 July 2022, the Hunter River near Hinton Bridge. Photo: NSW SES – Port Stephens Unit.

out assessing roads and flood impact in the area.

Road Closures Over 70 roads in the Port Stephens area have been closed over the week due to water across the roads or damage to the surface of roads.

Emergency crews remind all residents to not enter flood water.

Flood waters can quickly sweep people off their feet and

flood vehicles, rendering them stuck in flood waters.

Roads are also deteriorating under the flood water, with major potholes and road subsidence.

The Pacific Highway at Hexham Bridge also flooded across both directions of the road.

Avoid the area where possible and use alternative routes to stay safe.

Thank You On behalf of the whole community, a big thank you goes out to all the emergency services crews and volunteers who have been working immensely hard to keep the community safe, calm and being there to respond to any incidents over the past week.

Thank you for all that you have done, and all you continue to do.

calls to other agencies.

Quickly after, a Volunteer Rescue Vessel crew was summoned to assist.

Rescue Vessel Port Stephens 31 headed down to the last known location near Boondaba Island and quickly realised that even with their anchor deployed, the distressed vessel had drifted on the tide and strong wind.

The vessel had drifted approximately four kilometres across the Bay and into Salamander Bay near Joe Redman Reserve.

Working quickly, Marine Rescue got vessel under tow and headed for the safety of the boat ramp.

After leaving the vessel at the ramp, the Marine Rescue crew discovered that the

vessel was actually out on a presale demonstration cruise when it broke down.

“Again, another example of the professionalism and training of Marine Rescue volunteers who make a real difference to the safety of our boating community,” a representative from Marine Rescue Port Stephens said.

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Friday 8 July: Men’s Stableford Brush Course: A Grade: Neil Edwards (11) 36 c/b, Martyn Jeggo (15) 36, B Grade: Peter Jackson (22) 36 c/b, James Horgan (22) 36, C Grade: Kevin Sanders (25) 38, Robert Johnson (28) 36 c/b

Courses: A Grade: Wayne Finney (11) 39, Laurence Van Niekerk (15) 37 C/B B Grade: Ryan Palmer (16) 40, Mark Twomey (19) 37 C Grade: Alan Foster (35) 31 C/B, Norman Cousins (30) 31 C/B Mens Stableford Gymea Courses: A Grade: Mark Galloway (15) 37 C/B, TIno Rossi (11) 37, B Grade: Peter Carter (16) 39 C/B, Paul Buckley (21) 39, C Grade: Colin Stone (29) 35 C/B, Neil Goudge (28) 35

q The crew doing what they do best, assisting the local community.

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Nelson Bay Golf Club Sunday 3 July: No Golf- Rained out Monday 4 July: No Golf- Rained out Tuesday 5 July: Ladies No GolfRained out

Wednesday 6 July: No Golf Rained out

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Saturday 9 July Women’s Stableford Gymea Course: Barbara Frost (17) 32, Sharon Dunn (23) 31, Jaki Stewart (23) 28 Men’s Stableford Brush

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HAZMAT Response During Floods and East Coast Low

By Marian SAMPSON

AMID a horror week for Port Stephens rescue and emergency services, one call out has stood out for all the wrong reasons.

Fire and Rescue Raymond Terrace were called out to a

HAZMAT incident.

The crew were notified

by Port Stephens Council who had observed an abandoned boat at Oyster Cove with oil leaking into a body of water.

The team worked alongside Newcastle Fire and

q The abandoned and wrecked boat was full of debris and rubbish.

q The wrecked boat was leaking oil into the waterway before containment barriers were installed to protect the environment.

q Containment barriers in place to stop further contamination of the waterway.

Rescue HAZMAT crews and the NSW Rural Fire Service Tilligerry Brigade to identify the extent of the spill, and how best to contain it.

Containment and absorption methods were used to protect the surrounding

Seafoam Dangers

environment until salvage crews could attend to the scene.

Giacomo Arnott, Deputy Captain of Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue told News Of The Area, “Fire and Rescue NSW is responsible for all

hazardous materials incidents statewide.

“We protect people, property and the environment and everyone involved worked very well to achieve this.”

The incident provides an important reminder to ensure

q Seafoam at Birubi Beach last week.

By Marian SAMPSON

SEAFOAM is once again a feature on our landscape.

However these fanciful scenes of bubbles galore, which are begging for children to romp through, can be dangerous.

Seafoam is generated through excessive runoff into our waterways.

Sadly this runoff can be contaminated.

Chemicals and sewerage are just two of the reasons why seafoam is generated on our shores during extreme weather.

Ryan Pereira, a Marine Biologist and owner of Irukandji Shark & Ray Encounters in Anna Bay told News Of The Area, “The recent

SPORTS

By Deidre HALL RAYMOND Terrace Athletics Centre is mourning the sad and sudden loss of David Marsh, aged 79, who was a founding member of the Centre in 1976.

He was a valued and respected member of the Centre who was always happy and had a smile and a hug for anyone who needed it.

He loved athletics, coaching and people and his loss will be felt much more when the next athletics season begins in September.

As an eighteen-year-old, his favourite distance was The Mile.

He won The Golden Mile at Masonite three years in a row before being encouraged to run with a handicap to give other runners a chance!

He joined the Newcastle Harriers, and from running a mile, he graduated to longer distances until a few years later he ran a Marathon from the RAAF Base to Hexham and returned in just three hours.

One of David’s funny memories is of his first cross country, although it was run on roads that started and finished

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sea-foam observed along Australia’s East Coast was caused due to the heavy rains releasing organics and pollutants from the paddocks and houses flooded, mixing with the powerful seas creating the foam.

“The foam is formed from air, water, and surfactants rigorously mixing.

Remembering David Marsh at the Newcastle track.

It seems he was only able to keep the other runners in sight for about four or five miles and because he didn’t know the course, he got lost.

In trying to get back on course, he unintentionally took a short cut and found himself running towards the leader.

David turned and ran with him for about one and a half miles until they got close to the Newcastle track.

The other runner took off and finished first with David second.

He did, however, confess his honest mistake!

David’s athletic passion began 61 years ago in Newcastle with his focus on race walking.

He achieved his dream at the time of being the top runner in Newcastle by breaking all the records from 1,500m to 10,000m.

One of the athletes he coached eventually broke his 1500m record.

In 1976 David was approached to be part of a Committee to help start

that all old boats are disposed of responsibility.

Contamination to the waterway can result in damage to sensitive environments and industries such as the oyster growers that rely on pristine waterways.

Raymond Terrace Little Athletics Centre and chair the Centre’s first meeting.

During Saturday morning competitions he would run endless laps, coaching and encouraging the young ones.

He became a helper and coach in all events before becoming the Walks, Middle and Long Distance coach.

When, in 1992, the Centre was able to expand from just a Little Athletics Centre to include athletes older than fifteen years, David began competing there in the Veterans age group.

His first three records at the Centre were the 1500m, shot put and discus.

Today, he still holds every 60 to 69 year old Centre record (except hurdles) and the 3000m, Shot Put and Discus in the 70 to 79 years.

The year 2000 was a milestone year for David when he became a Life Member of the Centre and was awarded the Australian Sports medal for his contribution to athletics.

David has coached athletes to NSW medal level.

Some of them still hold

RTAC records that have stood for over 20 years.

David’s current squad of athletes are a close-knit group and range in age from Little Athletes to Masters.

Some of his parent runners had no interest in running until their children started Little A’s and under David’s guidance, some are now running half marathons and looking towards running a full marathon.

David believed that you don’t have to be a champion runner, just have a desire and want to achieve a goal.

As a coach he encouraged his athletes to be the best they could be, as he had done during his competitive years.

Over the years, David also competed in all 20 years of the RTAC Pentathlon, Wallaroo State Forest Fun Run, soccer, bike racing, triathlons, Fun Runs and had run over 60 Park Runs.

As well as coaching, he was still competing in the 800, 1500m, 3000m and throws until recent years when he decided to focus on throws.

His many years as a race

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“Surfactants are a kind of sticky molecule that clings to the surface between water and air.”

Surfactants also occur naturally in our environment however we are now observing large quantities of foam due to the release of surfactants from composts, cleaning agents,

walker had taken its toll on his knees, but he didn’t let that stop him from riding his bicycle distances even until recent weeks.

David’s last day of competition was on the Centre’s final day of the athletics season on February 26 this year in the Discus and Javelin.

Ironically, his final Javelin throw was a personal best distance.

On the day he passed away, he had enjoyed his daily walk with his dog followed by hill running at Boomerang Park. He was never one to take it easy or have a day slip q

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manufacturing processes and sewage leakage from the flooding which has entered our river systems and made its way to the coast.

Strong winds and big seas can magnify the seafoam.

“In some instances seafoam can have potentially high levels of toxins from the floods,” he said.

by without enjoying what he loved.

David was a gentleman who was always happy, kind and thoughtful, dedicating time to those he loved.

It is a testament to him that over 40 of his athletes, parents and Committee members attended his funeral, dressed in their uniform and formed a guard of honour to farewell him.

The Centre is so grateful for, and will always value, the years David dedicated to their athletes, the Centre and athletics.

They had hoped it would continue for years to come.

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Jasminda Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

Dear Jasminda, MY local baker calls me by my first name but I have no idea what his name is and now I feel as though I have left it too long to ask.

I feel really rude just answering back with a vague greeting and he is always in the shop so I can't ask one of the other staff.

What should I do?

Mrs R Prince Dear Mrs RP,

READING by Lynne Miles: Genesis 1: 3-5 (Abridged) "And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. God saw His light was good and He separated light from darkness, calling the light "day" and the darkness "night." And there was evening and morning the first day."

I SUPPOSE I need to ask how the baker came to know your name.

I'm assuming at one stage you both introduced yourselves. He remembered, and you promptly forgot.

It is an easy thing to do. Some people are brilliant at remembering names and others always remember a face.

As a starting point, do you know any other people who frequent the bakery?

Maybe you could ask around. Surely one of them knows this person's name.

Alternatively you could take a friend into the bakery with you and have your friend introduce themselves to the baker while you pretend to be consumed with deciding whether to buy six rum balls or a lamington slab (hint: go with the rum balls).

You will then overhear his name.

The next important step is to commit it to memory so you don't forget again.

You can do this by associating the name with something. For example if his name is Peter, you can remember his name by coming up with a jingle like: Peter makes particularly pleasant pies.

Of course, if you have an issue remembering the name Peter, perhaps expecting you to retain an entire alliterative sentence is a bit presumptuous.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Accessibility for older people and people with disabilities at polling booths

By Marian SAMPSON WITH a state election on the horizon, voting is once again on the agenda for Port Stephens residents.

At the recent Federal and Council elections we saw a large increase in the number of people accessing prepolling in a bid to minimise their exposure to the COVID-19 virus.

However, older people and people with disabilities can face extra challenges when it comes to accessing their democratic right to vote.

Not only does this group face challenges in transportation to polling booth locations, they can also face challenges at the actual venue.

Kate Washington, Member for Port Stephens told News Of The Area, “As the Shadow Minister for Disability Inclusion, and the Member for Port Stephens, I know how critical it is to ensure that voting is convenient and accessible to everyone.

“Polling booths should always be safe and accessible to elderly residents and everyone with

mobility issues.

“Unfortunately, the online voting option has been withdrawn which will have a significant impact on many people with disability.

“So it’s more important than ever that the electoral commission ensures all of our voting centres are easily accessible to all,” she said.

The NSW Electoral Commission has advised News Of The Area, “The NSW Electoral Commission conducts a comprehensive review of all voting venues and Returning Offices prior to each election event to assess their suitability and viability.

“The accessibility, location, physical condition and voting trends for each venue are reviewed along with changes in the surrounding enrolment.

“The Commission also aims to maintain consistency of voting venues between all levels of government and regularly works with the Australian Electoral Commission to ensure the most appropriate venues are being used, and where newly constructed and renovated facilities become available these are secured wherever possible.

“The Commission is however, limited to hiring facilities that are

available, of a suitable size and in an appropriate location to function as a voting venue.

“The Commission publishes detailed accessibility information about each venue on its website so electors may make their own determination, particularly if a venue listed as Assisted access may be of a suitable accessibility for them in their individual circumstances.

“Accessibility is a key priority for the NSW Electoral Commission.

In 2020, the National Polling Place Accessibility Standard Working Group was formed, with the first meeting taking place on Thursday 24 September 2020.

“The aim of the working group is to develop a nationally consistent accessibility standard that can be used by all Australian and New Zealand Electoral Commissions.

“It is also a forum to explore how to better service electors with disability, such as increasing focus towards provision of accessible resources for other identified groups e.g. vision, hearing and sensory impaired, as well as the development of a national online platform with detailed accessibility information of venues.”

q The access ramp at All Saint Anglican Church is listed as Assisted Access - path of travel may be difficult, access ramp not to standard by the NSW Electoral Commission. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Circular Economy Roadmap THE Hunter and Central Coast region is collaboratively working towards developing the local circular economy.

With a view to our region’s strengths and challenges, the Hunter Joint Organisation (Hunter JO) and key regional stakeholders have co-developed the Hunter and Central Coast Circular Economy Roadmap.

The Roadmap showcases the Organisation's successes, sets a path for the next twelve months and enables Hunter JO to collaborate and accelerate towards our longer-term shared vision of being Australia’s leading regional circular economy.

This Roadmap provides an overview of the key circular economy projects

already completed, projects currently happening or planned in the Hunter and Central Coast region and provides ways to connect with the project leaders, which the Organisation say is vital in maintaining the momentum in shifting towards this new economic model.

The Hunter is currently experiencing a time of economic evolution and the circular economy provides an opportunity for existing businesses to improve and diversify and new industries to blossom, creating new jobs in the region.

The circular economy represents a move away from our current linear system of take, make, use, waste, to systems in which materials

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are kept in use for as long as possible at their highest and best use.

The concept involves reusing materials or designing out waste to create more economic value while reducing the impact on the environment, including $1,860 billion direct benefit over the next 20 years, savings of 165 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, and an additional 17,000 jobs by 2047-48 in the food, transport and built environment sectors alone.

Chair of the Hunter JO, Cr Sue Moore Mayor of Singleton, said that the benefits of circular economy for the future of the region’s industries presents opportunities for the Hunter

and Central Coast to attract investment, industries and jobs, capitalising on the Hunter as Australia’s most dynamic regional economy.

“We support circular economy initiatives because of the pivotal role it can play in helping to evolve the region economically,” she said.

Cr Kay Fraser, Chair of the Hunter JO’s Circular Economy Sub-Committee and Mayor of Lake Macquarie, said Local Government representatives are uniquely placed to provide strategic direction and connect stakeholders.

“We have the opportunity to break down some of the barriers preventing us from adopting a circular economy on a much larger scale,” she said.

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“Moving to a circular economy is a collaborative effort.

"Local government, the Hunter JO and all levels of government need to work together as project partners to support this important shift.”

The Roadmap was advanced through the leadership of the Hunter Central Coast Circular Economy Facilitators Group, a partnership of local circular economy champions, from a broad cross section of the community.

The group coordinated broader regional consultation, and with funding from NSW EPA programs, helped develop the roadmap to provide a good foundation for our journey toward a circular economy.

The Roadmap is a living

document that will be kept updated through a quarterly review process developed by the Circular Economy Facilitators Group.

It lays out the methodology for adding, maintaining, and prioritising initiatives.

The Hunter JO will be seeking further funding from the NSW Government to ensure the initial success of this Roadmap can be leveraged, improved, and maintained into the future.

The full document and interactive Roadmap on the Hunter Circular website provide users with links to more information on each project.

To keep up to date, the website also has a newsletter signup option and information on future events.

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ANSWERS: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. The witch only has two teeth. 2. A piece of wood is missing from the fire. 3. The back half of the towel is shorter. 4. The tap is dripping. 5.

A stripe is missing from the bath mat. CODE BREAKER: In a riverbank.

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TIDE CHART - 7 DAYS THE RIGHT TABLE SHOW TIDAL VARIATIONS AT SEVERAL LOCATIONS The time variation should be added to the corresponding Fort Denison time.

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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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Responsibilities of the Mechanic include but are not limited to: • Ensure all vehicles and equipment are maintained and repaired on a timely basis • Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems • Excellent diagnostics skills • Versatile skills in welding, and fabrication • Ability to organize and prioritise work schedules Applications should include your resume and a short cover letter addressed to the Course Superintendent, Ben Mills and emailed to: bmills@hawksnestgolfclub.com.au

Casual Grounds Person

Hawks Nest Golf Club are currently seeking a casual grounds person to join the team. The position will be 30+ hours per week. Reporting to the Course Superintendent your daily tasks and responsibilities will involve: • Maintenance of all turf areas on course including greens, tees, surrounds, bunkers, fairways, rough and out-of-play areas • Follow and implement all safe workplace practices • Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including rostered weekend work.

• To be reliable, highly motivated with a good work ethic.

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• Competency with a range of machinery • Be hard working and physically fit for manual work Please forward applications to: bmills@hawksnestgolfclub.com.au

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q Breton Gibbs, Linda Stubbs, Sharon Taylor, Mark Williams and Kate Caillot Williams.

By Tara CAMPBELL RESULTS from the Hawks Nest Lakes Trail Festival are in.

Over the weekend of 1 and 2 July 2022, runners competed in Australia’s newest off-road ultra-running event hosted by Fully Rad Adventures in Hawks Nest.

Runners were able to compete in 100km, 75km, 50km and 25km runs in teams or as individuals, with two shorter 5km and 12km courses for those wanting a shorter trail experience.

Chief Experience Creator at Fully Rad Adventures, Richard Old, said the event was all about self-discovery, the recreation of a sense of adventure and encouraging exploration of the natural landscape.

“Runners got to enjoy beautiful beaches, lakes and forests, tracking some of the most stunning coastal scenery in Australia.

“This event was about challenging runners, taking them to new places, out of their comfort zone whilst, at the same time, helping them learn more about themselves,” Mr Old said.

Each course of the event followed existing tracks and trails, beaches, lake edges and single tracks with at least 90 percent of courses offroad.

Wayne Bower took out the first position in the 5km course, clocking in at just over 24 minutes.

Hawks Nest local Sharon Taylor competed in her first Trail Run and her first 12km distance course with a time of 1:04:11.

Sharon’s time was a whopping three minutes better than Ary Van Der Lely who took second place with 1:07:04.

Kyle Handreck finished first place in the Lakes 25km course with a time of 2:26:31, whilst Brendan Hancox topped the 50km race with a time of 4:40:49.

Jethro Geier topped the 75km race, clocking in with a time of 8:06:37, 33 minutes faster than second position.

Finally, Jamis Turner topped the 100km race, with a time of 9:56:54.

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