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of EcoNetwork-Port Stephens, which has 28 affiliated community groups.

The action group is critical of the federal government’s plans to use gas as a transitional fuel in the process of conversion to renewable energy.

CAPS’ President Alisha Onslow said that School Strike 4 Climate Australia is advocating that no public funds be used on gas and other damaging fossil fuel projects.

“Gas is a dangerous fossil fuel that will only worsen the climate

crisis,” said Alisha.

“We implore our politicians to take our future seriously and treat climate change as an emergency.”

CAPS and School Strike 4 Climate Australia are calling for recovery funds to be spent on resourcing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led solutions

that guarantee land rights and care for country, the creation of jobs that fasttrack solutions to the climate crisis and help communities recover, and for the economy and communities to reach 100% renewable energy by 2030.

CAPS have also praised Port Stephens Council’s recent

commitment to the Cities Power Partnership which was developed by the Climate Council in bringing together towns and cities to tackle climate change and switch to clean energy.

For more information and to see how you can be involved search ‘Climate Action Port Stephens’ on Facebook.

Federal Government Invests In Regional Caravan and Camping

By Marian SAMPSON PORT Stephens and the Myall are set to boom in the wake of COVID-19 if we get our tourism offering right for the grey nomads and families that will be holidaying in Australia while the rest of the world is off limits.

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has welcomed the Federal Government's announcement of a $250 million regional Australia package with $150 million specifically for tourism and infrastructure projects to assist regional tourism.

Caravanning and camping allows tourists to ‘control their own environment’, and the industry is poised to help in the immediate recovery of regional tourism as caravanners and campers travel further and for longer as Australians look to explore our own backyard.

Visitor expenditure by caravanning and camping tourists already contributes over $10 billion annually, with a significant amount of this dispersed across regional and rural Australia, supporting local jobs and contractors.

Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO Stuart Lamont said, “The Tourism Industry has been savaged through a winter of COVID off the back of a summer of bushfires.

“While we have seen recent green shoots in concentrated regions, many tourism industry businesses (and those

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“We are in a feast or famine situation at present with some of our most significant tourism regions hardest hit with the challenges of 2020.”

“With many of Australia’s tourism icons located in the regions, and international travel off the cards for some time yet, today’s announcement is a significant boost for domestic tourism, while encouraging the development of important

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The Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s is calling for shovel ready tourism projects to be supported in regional Australia.

These projects will not only introduce or upgrade important long-term assets but will encourage the use of local contractors, local accommodation, and the use of local services during construction.

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With caravan and camping in 2019 being the number one commercial accommodation provider in regional Australia, the announcement provides some level of optimism for operators still reeling from huge losses from touring markets.

Developing experiences such as the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary gives regions a unique point of difference which could be the reason why caravanners choose to visit a region.

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Council’s Kim Latham told News Of The Area, “Accommodation at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is at 80% for the first weekend and that is before we have started marketing the glamping experience.”

Port Stephens and the Myall sit in a unique position only a short drive from the cities of Sydney and Newcastle. They offer a beachside holiday with attractions which include hinterland, coastal as well as gastronomic tourism, with the additional bonus of day trips into the Hunter Valley for tourists.

Our fauna and flora is accessible with dingos in Mungo Brush, koalas in Hawks Nest, Tilligerry and the Bay, not to mention kangaroos, echidnas, and our native birdlife.

There are a host of caravan and camping sites around Port Stephens and the Myall that cater to individuals needs, time and desired experience.

It is hoped that more infrastructure projects in the region will be invested in through this fund.

The Tomaree Coastal Walk is one project which is already funded which enhances the destination for those wishing to either engage in the entire trek or simply enjoy sections of the coastline from Tomaree Headland south.

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Boating Benefits Health and Wellbeing

By Marian SAMPSON

THE benefits of recreational boating have been assumed for decades, now they have been proven.

A study from internationally renowned and awardwinning marine biologist, Dr Wallace Nichols, has revealed that boating delivers significant physiological and psychological benefits.

His work includes research into the vast cognitive, emotional, psychological, social, physical, and spiritual benefits that can be associated with time on or around the water.

Through his research, Dr Nichols has identified that the mere sight and sound of water promotes wellness by lowering cortisol, increasing serotonin and inducing relaxation.

Dr Nichols research suggests that being on the water promotes physiological and

psychological benefits that help manage trauma, anxiety, sleep, autism, addiction, fitness, attention/focus, stress, grief, PTSD, build personal resilience, and much more.

This means that now when it is more important than ever, we may be able to improve our mental health and wellbeing simply by getting down to the water's edge, and taking in the sights and sounds or jumping on a boat.

On boats the feel-good hormones (dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin) go up, while stress (cortisol) goes down.

“Being on a boat is one of the best ways to access the wellness benefits of the water,” said Dr Nichols.

Fiona Brown of YOUtopia Wellbeing in Port Stephens told News Of The Area, “I often have coaching sessions with my clients sitting by the water or walking along the beach.

“They seem better able to delve deeper and be more open and honest with themselves. The ocean is the perfect metaphor

q Two paddlers on outrigger canoes at Corlette. Photo by Marian Sampson. to support change,” said Brown.

Local skipper and international travelling yachtswoman Cherylle Stone said, “Boating, like life, is a very mixed bag.

“It can be quite stressful, if there is a threat to life and boat integrity.

“Boats can be quite demanding creatures in terms of maintenance and financial input.

“All that said, I get a great deal of satisfaction

from sailing in all its guises and enjoy the challenge of keeping my vessel seaworthy.

“I agree that when I am sailing, I am 100% focused on that activity to the exclusion of all else, whether that be positive or negative.

“For me it is probably a form of mindfulness and it is certainly good for my soul,” said Stone.

Good Health is being celebrated during National Boating Week

that runs through until 2 October, which coincides with the launch of an information portal at DiscoverBoating.com.au.

The celebration week occurs alongside National Safe Boating Week, organised and delivered by the Australia New Zealand Safe Boating Education Group (ANZSBEG).

The focus is on education and understanding that safe boating means knowing

The Councillor is also currently the Vice president of the Housing Industry of Australia, a Director of the Association of Accredited Certifiers, a Director of Newcastle Airport, Chairman of the Hunter Water Community Consultative Advisory Group, a member of the Brandy Hill Community Consultative Group, Chairperson of the Port Stephens Heritage Committee as well as being a member of many other committees such as the Rural West Sports Council.

Cr Le Mottee told

News Of The Area, “I have hope to see manifestation of much of what we have planned coming up through the ground.

“Repairs, curbs and guttering in Anna Bay and other areas are some of the projects that we are seeing completed.”

These plans include a project aimed at improving living facilities for seniors in Raymond Terrace.

“I have been trying to get somebody interested in taking up some more appropriate seniors living arrangements in Raymond Terrace

Port Gets New Deputy Mayor

By Marian SAMPSON

WITH a year to go until the next Council elections Port Stephens Councillors have elected a new Deputy Mayor.

Councillor Paul Le Mottee was first elected to Council in 2012 and brings a diverse range of skills and knowledge to the role.

Cr Le Mottee runs a surveying, civil engineering and town planning business which is based in Raymond Terrace and is a Port Stephens West Ward Councillor.

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“People who have lived all their lives in the Terrace, when they reach that time when they no longer have a licence, don’t want to leave.

“In the Terrace the people don’t want to go into retirement out at Fingal, they want to stay in the Terrace.

“Still want to be able to be a part of the same community and walk down the same streets that they have all their lives.

“I am trying to get some housing in the centre of town so these people don’t have to leave and can live in accessible accommodation. “(This) gets people

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into the CBD and drives a night time economy keeps restaurants open in town.”

Councillor Le Mottee would also like to see a greater connection in Nelson Bay from the harbour to the township.

“One of the most beautiful bodies of water you can see and the town is not connected.”

He would like to see the view corridors opened to create a greater sense of arrival in the town.

Councillor Le Mottee looks forward to continuing to serve the community of Port Stephens.

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Return and Earn to support koalas PORT Stephens Koalas has partnered with Return and Earn and TOMRA Cleanway to raise money to support the local koala population while keeping the region clean.

The charity is a donation partner of the container deposit scheme, and currently features on two TOMRA Cleanaway Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) in the local area.

This means customers using the RVMs to return empty bottles, cans and cartons can directly allocate

their 10c refunds to supporting sick and injured koalas. $2,000 has already been raised through the RVMs, which equates to 20,000 containers returned, and saved from landfill or the litter stream - and these environmental benefits are also important for koalas.

“Our environment is first and foremost when it comes to protecting koalas - whether it be loss of habitat through over-development, drought or bush fires,” said Christine Johnson, Local Fundraising

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Coordinator for Port Stephens Koalas.

“When glass and plastic litter are discarded in the environment, it can sometimes take hundreds or even thousands of years to break down.

“No matter where this occurs it can have a negative impact on the survival of wildlife.”

Port Stephens locals keen to direct their container refunds to Port Stephens Koalas, can rest assured their donations are put to good use.

“Funds raised make it possible to provide veterinary medications and tests for the koalas, as well as intensive care and rehabilitation facilities where needed,” says Christine.

She added that donations also help fund education campaigns, support scientific research, and buy and plant koala food tree plantations.

“All donations ultimately help to ensure we have a safe, healthy koala population in Port Stephens for generations to come,” she said.

q Erica Johnstone, PSK Curator, with Nifty Latty - a joey with wet bottom, an affliction that is dangerous for koalas.

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By Marian SAMPSON THERE is nothing quite as frightening for a parent than when your child simply can’t breathe.

That’s what faced three year old Chace Turner's parents when he had a severe bout of croup.

Ryan Turner Chace’s father told News Of The Area, “The Ambulance were absolutely brilliant.”

From the time the family called 000 in distress it took 18 minutes for the ambulances to arrive and they worked on Chace to stabilise him prior to transporting him to The John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

“It was the scariest day of my life.

“My young fellow, I needed to help him, it was almost like he was choking.”

The lady on the 000 call talked the Turners through what to do while they waited for the three ambulances including a 4WD vehicle to arrive.

It was imperative that they kept Chace awake and lucid even though he appeared to be sliding into unconsciousness.

The ambulance officers worked on Chace for just on an hour on the front lawn to stabilise him prior to transport.

Ryan and Chace were then driven with the emergency lights flashing in an ambulance to the hospital in Newcastle.

“I felt useless, there was nothing I could do, my partner called 000 and they told us to keep him lucid,” he said.

Much to the family’s relief, Chace is on the mend, he has been COVID-19 tested (negative), and is being treated with antibiotics and antihistamines for the croup.

The ambulance officer told Ryan that this was the worst case of croup he had ever seen.

Ryan, Chace and the rest of the family are very grateful to the team at NSW Ambulance and NSW Health that came to their aid in their hour of need.

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There will be two new payment rates – one for those who work more than 20 hours per week in the relevant period, and another for those who work less. The employee eligibility date has also changed to 1 July, meaning some businesses could claim for more staff.

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Data centre for Williamtown

By Doug CONNOR

ASTRA Aerolab, a Defence and Aerospace precinct based on 76 hectares adjoining Newcastle Airport and the Williamtown RAAF Base, has signed an agreement with Leading Edge Data Centres, in a move seeking to bring a world class data centre to Williamtown.

The proposed data centre will be Leading Edge Data Centres’ second for the region, and will provide existing airport tenants, the wider airport precinct and future tenants superior connectivity, and access to a dedicated and local world class Tier III data centre.

Leading Edge Data Centres are currently building a network of highly connected data centres that will provide internet and direct cloud connectivity in regional Australia.

Newcastle Airport CEO, Dr Peter Cock said the partnership would assist Astra Aerolab in delivering global opportunities to the Port Stephens region.

“Our fundamental vision for Astra Aerolab is to deliver something unique in the Defence and Aerospace industry - a place specifically designed to foster collaboration and innovation.

“Our agreement with Leading Edge Data Centres sets Astra Aerolab apart by enabling direct cloud access from the onsite data centre. This ensures data remains secure locally, negating any need for sensitive data to be re-routed via Sydney, as is the current process,” said Dr Cock.

“As you can imagine, this is incredibly important for Defence industries,” he added.

Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer welcomed the announcement of this substantial investment in the

local area.

“This exciting new partnership with Leading Edge highlights the significance of Astra Aerolab as a growing defence and aviation precinct.

“Astra Aerolab and the Williamtown Special Activation Precinct will create new opportunities for employment, education and innovation across the entire Hunter region. It’s great to see this recognised by Leading Edge Data Centres,” Mayor Palmer said.

Chris Thorpe, CEO of Leading Edge Data Centres, said, "We’re proud to provide world-class infrastructure to support innovation and growth across aviation, defence and aerospace industries.

“Our data centre will enable direct private connections to all the leading cloud providers, in the most

www.newsofthearea.com.au q Leading Edge Data Centres' Wayne Rowley (top left) and Chris Thorpe (bottom left) with Newcastle Airport’s Peter Wych (top right) and Dr Peter Cock (bottom right) after finalising the agreement.

efficient, secure, and resilient manner possible. We’re looking forward to working closely with the Astra Aerolab team

on this important initiative within the Hunter Region."

Leading Edge Data Centres will design the data

centre and will undertake all planning and civil building works.

NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean was in Port Stephens this week and spoke to the need to protect koala habitat in NSW. Matt Kean said, “We know there are a number of threats to koalas the loss and fragmentation of habitat is of great concern and the encroachment of development on koala habitat and as far as I am concerned as Environment Minister we should be doing everything possible to protect koala habitat.

“That’s why I am expanding and fortifying National Parks right across New South Wales but there is a lot more to do and I intend to do it.

“I think we should be doing everything we can to protect koala habitat and koala populations.

“The loss and fragmentation of koala habitat is the number one threat to koalas.

“My message to the Federal Environment

Minister is that you should be looking very closely at the Brandy Hill decision,“ he said.

Member for Port Stephens and Shadow Minister for the Environment, Kate Washington, told News Of The Area, “What we have to do that is so important is to protect koala habitat. Right now we have a threat to Port Stephens koalas and their ability to survive as a species and that’s at Brand Hill. We need to do everything we can to make sure that that critical habitat isn’t bulldozed.

“We have an amazing community campaign underway and the voices that have joined that campaign are so amazing, Olivia Newton John, Jimmy Barnes, and Magda Szubanski, and there’s more to come.

“We need to make sure that Sussan Ley understands that extinction is not acceptable,” she said.

Ron Land from Port Stephens Koalas believes that if the mine goes ahead koalas from the site will end up in care at the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary.

NSW Environment Minister Weighs In On Koala Habitat

By Marian SAMPSON

IN RECENT weeks there has been an increased focus on the future of 52 hectares of core koala habitat at Brandy Hill.

The decision as to whether this land can be cleared and mined now sits with the Federal Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley. The plight of the koala has never been so dire.

WWF Australia tells us that a parallel analysis, released in March, found the New South Wales koala population has suffered a decline of between 33% and 61% since 2001, with a conservative estimate of 6382 koalas killed in the 201920 bushfires up to 13 February.

This puts the koala population in NSW at risk of extinction by 2050 unless drastic action is taken to protect the species now.

Australian celebrities Olivia Newton John and Jimmy

Barnes are lending their names and adding their pleas to those

of locals asking the Federal Minister for the Environment,

Sussan Ley, to stop the mine and to save the koala habitat.

q NSW Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean speaking about the koala habitat protection with Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer looking on. Photo by Marian Sampson.

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How Venona Caught Wally

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By Geoff WALKER

LEMON Tree Passage Library gets many quality donations of books to augment their extensive range, but without doubt, the most interesting came from Tanilba resident, Peace Clayton, around 30 years ago.

Her husband Walter (Wally) Clayton had died some time before at their Salt Ash property and after taking up residence in Lloyd George Grove, the frail elderly lady was moving to a care facility.

A library volunteer collected the unwanted books and amongst them was a copy of 'Australian Spies and Their Secrets.' The book was signed

by Wally.

This in itself is unremarkable apart from the fact that the thin, quiet, elderly Michael Drive resident happened to be none other than Australia's master spy for

q A freeze frame from ASIO surveillance footage of Peace and Wally. the Russians.

Walter was a key organiser of the Communist Party of Australia in the 1930s and 1940s and suspected of being the Australian-based Soviet spymaster code-named 'KLOD'.

Both Peace and Wally were committed Communists and it was only after the partial decryption of the Russian secret code that a ring of

spies in the UK, America and Australia was exposed.

Project 'Venona' was run by the American Secret Service and its operation continued for some 40 years.

By wading through the mountains of coded messages collected throughout the war years, the dedicated team of codebreakers exposed the 'Cambridge Five' headed up by master spy Kim Philby.

It also showed that secrets were coming from Australia.

This prompted the Australian Federal Government to form ASIO. Walter (Wally) Clayton was identified as the one who gathered information from other spies and passed it onto the Russians.

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Fingal History Alive

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q Creator Stephen Keating, Leah from Fingal Cellar Cafe and John ‘Stinker’ Clarke at the recent launch of the interactive Fingal Bay display. Photo supplied.

Pickle Me Dink!

By Mitch LEES

WORLD Pickleball Day (WPD) is coming to the Port Stephens region with the Pickleball Seniors Group at the Nelson Bay PCYC planning a dinking (that’s right, not drinking!) session to be held on Thursday 8 October between 1 and 3pm.

With WPD officially landing on Saturday 10 October, Magaret Thompson, who coordinates the Nelson Bay Pickleball Chapter, brought festivities forward to engage more of the community.

“All are welcome to come and find out about this game with the silly name that was named after the inventor’s dog and have a play,” said Magaret.

“We recently had Tony Morgan, who is a qualified coach and Vice President of Pickleball Association NSW, out to show us the art of dinking.

“We plan to show interested players some of these skills on Thursday

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8 September for WPD and everyone can have a go!”

Dinking is the essence of Pickleball according to Margaret and it’s what makes it unique from any other racquet and ball sports.

“It involves soft controlled shots hit on the bounce over the net in a non-volley area called the kitchen,” said Margaret.

“It can take more skill to dink than to hit power shots

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pressure put on Wally, he failed to crack and retreated to Port Stephens where he became a successful professional fisherman.

A secretly recorded death bed confession, thought to be lost, proved once and for all Wally's role in espionage.

As for Peace, she passed on and, never wavering in her convictions, left her entire estate to the much depleted Australian

FROM our nation’s first people to the movers and shakers of today, a new historical interactive display on the history of Fingal Bay has been launched at Fingal Cellar Cafe.

The display is the brainchild of local community identity John ‘Stinker’ Clarke and Stephen Keating from Port Stephens Images who worked together to create a world-first interactive glass splashback featuring a series of videos on the history of Fingal Bay. There are six splashback panels in total with five different stories covering the history of Fingal from the original owners,

through to the lighthouse keepers, fishermen and modernday Fingal Bay. The panels feature a montage of images from historical records through to contemporary images that give a menagerie of Fingal Bay through the eyes of John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.

“We’ve constructed a timeline on the history of Fingal Bay which has been an exciting thing to be a part of,” said Mr Clarke.

“It follows the Aboriginal people all the way through to modern-day Fingal Bay. “There’s a great collection of black and white photos and beautiful coloured photos with the ability to watch the videos

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It was thought to be stolen or lost during the recent upgrade of the library.

Fortunately, it has resurfaced and takes pride of place on the shelves and despite its great value it is still available for the general public to borrow.

on your smartphone from the panels and splashback!”

Stephen Keating, who designed and installed the panels, said each video contains narratives

by Mr Clarke describing the stories on each panel.

“Each panel has a QR code which allows visitors to use their mobile phone to link to a short narrative video by Stinker covering the topic related to the splashback pictures,” said Mr Keating.

“There are five stories in total and punters can go back to different parts of the splashback to watch different videos on each visit!”

It’s believed that Mr Clarke will be on hand taking in a few refreshments most afternoons at the premises if Port locals want the full story of the historical panels.

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The Nelson Bay PCYC has also received a grant to install three permanent pickleball courts on the existing indoor basketball court in 2021.

They plan to install the courts in the January school holidays with an eye to expand organisational play and increase playing capacity.

For more information contact the Nelson Bay PCYC.

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Pockets of Colonial, Victorian, Edwardian era homes – renovated or original – usually on good size blocks and established gardens are always extremely popular and snapped up quickly, creating an upward spiral on property prices within that enclave. Wherever you live, making the most of what is probably your most valuable asset will not only make your house a home, it will significantly contribute to the desirabilityof the area you live in.

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STUDENTS from Bobs Farm Public School got an exciting sneak peek at the new Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary last Tuesday, leaving rave reviews about the area’s new environmental tourism destination.

The trip included an educational tour and a chance to test out the new Sky Walk.

Seeing koalas up close can be a real thrill, and the experience wasn't lost on the keen group of students.

Iylah from Year Three said, "It was fun because we were able to see a whole heap of koalas close up.”

"It was very exciting to see so many koalas,” said Johno of Year Four.

Teagan, of Year Five, praised Council for taking steps to ensure the survival of koalas in the local area.

"We hardly get to see koalas in the wild anymore and it is so good that the Port Stephens Council has built a koala sanctuary to help with their survival, so we can all keep seeing them in the future," she said.

Onyx of Year Three and David of Year Five took the opportunity to learn about some of the issues facing koalas in the wild.

"It was great to have an expert guide to teach us about the koala problems in our state,” said Onyx.

"It is good to see the koalas are being looked after, especially due to the bushfire devastation

last summer,” said David.

Pati of Year Five praised the new sanctuary for it’s rehabilitation work.

“It's nice to know that when a koala gets injured, they have a safe place to go and be treated and get well again and be released back into the wild eventually,” she said.

Indi of Year Six was inspired by the work of the sanctuary and it’s staff.

"It was really inspirational to know that we are making a big contribution in our area to help koalas and their survival,” she said.

All students enjoyed the experience and are hoping for a return visit soon.

"It was a great opportunity for Bobs Farm students to have a sneak peek, and it is a great benefit to have the sanctuary in our area, said Harper of Year Six. "We had such fun having our first excursion of the year at the Koala sanctuary amongst the vegetation and koalas,” said Clarla of Year Four.

"It felt really good walking along the Skywalk and being at the high level to see the koalas close up,” Tash of Year Four said.

Bobs Farm Public School Principal, Megan Elliott, said the tour tied in closely with topics the students are currently working on in class.

“Our class is learning about sustainability and the environment and how koalas have been affected by housing development, car and road fatalities and clearing of the land for a whole range of reasons.

“We took our 15 primary students along and had a very informative tour with our guide. The sanctuary will be a real tourism and educational bonus for our area and it is so good a level of government is actually doing something positive for the protection of our koalas.”

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Dear Mr ES,

Naming a baby is fraught. All babies are adorable, but what you name your little bundle of joy may not suit them when they are a six-foot-tall, hirsute rugby player, so go for a name they can grow into. All of us end up with nicknames at some point and these may or may not be derivative of what is on our birth certificate. I get Jazzy or Jazz. Since my surname is Featherlight, I also get Heavy in that weird way Australians have of naming things their opposite.

Some nicknames come from something we are well known for, or perhaps a striking feature, or a personality trait. A lot of nicknames are just surnames with ‘y’ added to the end, which is okay if your last name is Brown or Finn or Jones, but a bit fraught if your strapping lad has the surname Fann or Loop or Fair. Another fun game kids enjoy is to swap the first letter of first names and surnames, a pastime that caused many sleepless nights for poor little Freddy Tuck.

Let’s use politicians as a case in point for nicknames. For shortened name versions we need look no further than ScoMo and BoJo. Trump has more nicknames than policies and these are a mix of his perceived actions and his unfortunate looks: Fake President, Traitor Trump, Cheatin’ Donald, Agent Orange, Little Hands, President Spanky, and on it goes. Tony Abbott was nicknamed The Mad Monk, for his early priestly aspirations and growing bald patch. Barnaby Joyce was nicknamed The Beetrooter due to his ruddy complexion and for taking office public relations a step too far.

Be very careful to look at the match between first and second names. Something not considered by the parents of E.C. Lay, O. Men and Y. Nott. Apparently the guardians of Elle Vator, Etta Lott, Sarah Tonin and Richard Face didn’t give it a lot of thought either.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

The school also loaned it’s large ceramic Kreative Koala, or Ngunnawal Ngurra in Worimi language, to the Sanctuary for the rest of the year to help with donation collections.

q Tilly and David enjoying their sanctuary sneak peek last week.

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Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Opens should be no discussion that we need to protect koalas now and into the future; if we want to protect koalas we need to protect their habitat and the best way to protect their habitat is to expand and fortify the National Parks, and that is exactly what I am trying to do.”

“I want NSW to be known as Guula Ngurra which means koala country,” said the Minister.

“Habitat, vehicle strikes, dog attacks, disease and urban interface, genetic diversity all threaten koalas.

“The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is at the forefront in addressing those issues, this is the frontline for our kids and their kids seeing koalas in the wild,” he said.

Kate Washington, Member for Port Stephens and Shadow Minister for the Environment, told News Of The Area, “The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary is the last line of defence for the koala.”

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Mayor Ryan Palmer said, “Port Stephens Council, the NSW Government and Port Stephens Koalas partnered together to make this possible.

This facility is a legacy for future generations to come.

“I know the Minister has committed to doubling koalas in NSW and facilities like this, with a breeding program, may help see that dream come true.

“This is all about collaboration: Port Stephens Koalas and the 150 volunteers that they have, the staff at the sanctuary and the NSW government are all working hard to see that Port Stephens koalas are here for many generations to come and I can safely say that this facility here will play a vital role in doing that,” he said.

NSW Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean said, “There has been plenty of talk about protecting koalas but there

THE Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary at One Mile Beach is open.

The opening was attended by many who assisted funding the project including NSW Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean, Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Catherine Cusack, Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington, Port Stephens Mayor Ryan Palmer and other Councillors.

The $9 million facility was funded through a range of streams including $3 million from the NSW Government, as well as funds raised by local not-for-profit group Port Stephens Koalas and funds committed by the Federal and local government.

The sanctuary provides a unique tourism offering where visitors can experience glamping within the sanctuary.

The beautifully landscaped facility includes a wonderful canopy walkway sponsored by Newcastle Airport with koala feed trees, some of which were donated by the Greater Bank.

The facility is a testament to what can be achieved when a community comes together and collaborates with volunteers, business and governments.

The new tourism facility will provide much needed funds for the care and support injured koalas in the well equipped hospital.

It boasts humidicribs, donated by the John Hunter Hospital, an x-ray machine and negative pressure air conditioned suites for the sick koalas.

A warm Welcome to Country was given by Worimi Elder Uncle John Ridgeway and a smoking ceremony was

q Noah’s Ark veterinarian checking on Daisy. Photo by Marian Sampson.

q Daisy being treated for chlamydia in the new Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary’s 2.3 million dollar koala hospital. Photo by Marian Sampson.

Drive crashes six times over limit A MAN has been charged after crashing his Mercedes into another car, while allegedly more than six times the legal blood alcohol limit, in Port Stephens on Tuesday 22 September.

Police will allege the 47-year-old was driving the Mercedes north on Hardy

Street, Nelson Bay, when he crashed the car into a Hyundai Accent about 3.50pm.

Three people were inside the Hyundai, with one suffering minor injuries.

The 47-year-old was uninjured.

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man to a roadside breath test, which allegedly returned a positive result.

He was arrested and taken to Nelson Bay Police Station, where he returned an alleged breath analysis reading of 0.326.

The man was charged with driving with high range PCA and granted conditional bail to appear in Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday 19 October 2020.

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While the facility will support the care of koalas, not-for-profit organisation Port Stephens Koalas, will maintain fundraising efforts to continue to offer the highest standard of care to all koalas in need.

You can help save the koalas and Port Stephens Koalas by making a donation, sponsoring a koala or volunteering in a range of capacities. Find out more at portstephenskoalas.com.au.

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q Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington enjoying the selfie opportunity of the koala sculptures on the educational walkway to the hospital and canopy walk.

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A favourite with locals as well as a convenient rest stop for those visitors holidaying or travelling through.

Centrally located opposite the Karuah RSL, the primary school and Jetty Park as well as a short distance away from the public wharf and boat ramp - this is one of the best positions in town. Karuah is currently undergoing growth in land releases and new residences being built.

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The Pearls of Port Stephens providing assistance LOCAL fundraising group The Pearls of Port Stephens have continued to support the community through monetary donations, food and the purchase of clothes during a difficult 2020 and COVID pandemic.

Some of the recent activities the Pearls have supported include the purchase of a child car seat for the Care Flight Transport van which runs a service from Newcastle Airport to John Hunter Hospital.

Care Flight Nurse Beccy Gillespie said, “The installation of the car seat will be used for children from birth to eight

years old and make their trip to the hospital more comfortable as they will be able to sit up if well enough.

“It's a greatly appreciated donation by the Pearls to Care Flight."

A $1000 donation was also made to Blaze Aid for local distribution after the devastation of unprecedented bushfires.

The Pearls also coordinated the purchase of infant food, nappies and bottles which were sent to the port city of Beirut immediately after the horrific blast that took place in August.

These goods were purchased locally and sent via

air freight in a container, as part of a fast-acting Newcastle based emergency drive orchestrated by a Lebanese restaurant owner in Islington called Downtown Beirut.

The goods were distributed by the Red Cross when they arrived.

Also purchased locally were pantry supplies, delivered to Got Your Back Sista, a centre which offers help for women and children escaping the trauma of domestic violence.

The most recent Pearls donation of $200 was made to After receiving the donation, The Myall Coast Toy Library, a well deserving volunteer run, Toy Library President David Brailey said, “Thank you to the not-for-profit organisation offering a wonderful selection Pearls group for this donation, we really appreciate your of toys from age group 0 support. to 99 years, for an annual “The Toy Library is next membership fee.

q Pearls Treasurer Kerry Patterson handing over a cheque to Toy Library President David Brailey.

open on Thursday 1 October & Saturday 17 so pop into the friendly, COVID safe environment at 120 Myall Street, it’s for everyone.”

Mother of Pearl (MOP) Kathy Gillespie said, “The Pearls

group has proudly donated over $23,000 since 2013, whilst our biggest fundraiser “Buy My Wardrobe” usually held in October, is on hold for now, we will continue to support the community whenever possible.”

Threatened shorebirds tracked HUNTER Local Land Services (LLS) is calling on visitors to the Hunter and Port Stephens estuaries to watch out for threatened shorebirds, with new signs installed across the region highlighting key feeding and nesting sites as part of a major tracking and protection program.

Funded by the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program, the project is identifying threats to shorebirds and developing strategies to protect them including research, habitat restoration and community engagement. Shorebirds,

also known as waders, are a group of long-legged birds that live on the fringes of lakes, estuaries and coastlines feeding on worms and crustaceans.

Reegan Walker, Senior Project Officer with Hunter LLS, said that many people don’t realise that there are so many threatened shorebird species in the region.

“There are five threatened shorebirds species that travel to the Hunter and Port Stephens estuaries every year from their Arctic breeding grounds.

“Incredibly, researchers have recorded non-stop flights of around 9000km during these journeys,” said Mr Walker. The project is funding the installation of a large-scale radio tracking system to provide highly accurate 24-hour information detailing shorebird movements within each estuary, the first such system in Australia.

“Migratory shorebirds come here with one key objective: to gain enough weight to sustain them on their long flight back to their breeding ground.

“They must eat as much as possible, and when not eating, they must rest to conserve their energy,” said Mr Walker.

“We are working with the University of Newcastle to find out exactly where these birds are feeding and resting, so we can ensure those sites are properly managed.”

Hunter Local Land Services and partner organisations are asking recreational visitors to the Port Stephens and Hunter estuary areas to look out for shorebirds either feeding or resting, and to give them a wide

berth to avoid disturbing them from these crucial activities.

“We’ve worked with MidCoast Council, Port Stephens Council and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service to install fifteen shorebird identification signs at key visitor locations across the region.”

“The signs provide images of different shorebird species and information detailing their long journey back to the Arctic to breed,” said Mr Walker.

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CrossworD solution no. 17566

Across: 1. Muffle, 5. Bores, 8. Anna, 9. Priest, 11. Totes, 12. Latest, 14. Ants, 16. Elder, 18. False, 19. Idea, 20.

Safest, 24. Curve, 25. Everts, 26. Lure, 27. Shady, 28.

Snipes.

Down: 1. Mope, 2. Fail, 3. Last, 4. Enters, 5. Battled, 6.

Rotunda, 7. Sisters, 10. Earns, 13. Effects, 14. Algeria, 15. Tensely, 17. Lease, 19. Infers, 21. Even, 22. Trap, 23.

Uses.

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GOLDSTAR CROSSWORD Across: 1. Creche, 5. Vogue, 8.

Axle, 9. Vanish, 11. Rural, 12.

Echoes, 14. Unit, 16. Oasis, 18.

Rings, 19. Inch, 20. Helper, 24.

Harem, 25. Elders, 26. Unto, 27. Doses, 28. Stoops.

Down: 1. Cove, 2. Erne, 3.

Hash, 4. Exhort, 5. Version, 6.

Garnish, 7. Eclipse, 10. Icing, 13. Crushed, 14. Unfurls, 15.

Isthmus, 17. Acted, 19. Inlets, 21. Plot, 22. Reno, 23. Isis.

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PORT STEPHENS Nelson Bay Salamander Bay Soldiers Point Karuah (Karuah River) Pindimar Tea Gardens

(high) 30min 45min 1hr 1hr 15min 45min 1hr

(low) 15min 30min 45min 45min 45min 45min

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CAPE HAWKE Forster Wollomba River (mouth)

0 to 15min 1hr 50min

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MANNING RIVER Based on bar at Harrington Harrington Taree Wingham

NIL 2hrs 3hrs 5min

15 to 30min 2hrs 45min 3hrs 45min

HUNTER RIVER Newcastle Hexham Raymond Terrace Morpeth

NIL 1hr 10min 1hr 50min 3hrs 10min

NIL 1hr 1hr 55min 3hrs 30min

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Ladies Day

By Mitch LEES

IT was ladies day at Boyd Oval, Medowie, with the Marauders hosting all three matches for Round 9 of the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union’s RAMs Womens 10s Cup. The games saw Maitland take on the Wanderers, the Hamilton Hawks up against the Waratahs, and the green machines in Merewether Carlton line up against the home team of Medowie.

There was plenty of action around the can bar and canteen in celebration of the day with the champagne flowing as the pork and gravy rolls flew out the door.

In the first match Maitland came up against an impressive Wanderers outfit who held the Hunter River women scoreless to take the spoils 17 to 0.

The second match saw the Marauder women take on Merewether Cartlon and it would prove to be hard going for the Medowie team as they faced a lightning quick slime squad going down 44 to 5.

It was a real localised clash for the game with Jade Pritchett and Emily Freeman

of former Nelson Bay Groper fame lining up for Merewether against the Marauders.

Merewether dominated possession for most of the match and were able to use their speedy outside backs to move around Medowie’s pack as the Marauders struggled to string it together.

Young gun Freeman was able to grab a couple of tries for Carlton adding some points with the boot while Pritchett also got over the line for the visitors.

q Jade Pritchett of Merewether getting some special treatment from the Marauders. Photo: Michael Folbigg

q The ladies served up some big hits while the can bar served up the prescribed pain medication afterwards. Photo: Michael Folbigg

Stockton Men’s Bowling Club Results

By David BURNETT

THE Final of the Club Mixed Pairs was played on Sunday 27 September on our No. 2 green with a cool southerly wind prevailing.

The game was fairly even and at the 17th end the team of Supak Delaney and Dick Hadley (Skip) held a slight advantage over the combination of Judy and Paul Taylor, leading by 1613 shots.

However in the last 4 ends Judy and Paul could not improve on their score of 13 (the Devil's number) and Supak and Dick closed out the match winning by 24-13 shots.

The bowls were of a high standard and this was acknowledged by the big crowd of spectators at games end.

Although losing on the day Judy and Paul had defeated

some more fancied opponents on the way to the Final.

In the Semi Finals played the previous day, Dick had defeated the team of Chris and Steve Brown 26-15 shots and

Paul defeated the combination of Sue Dee and Dave Phillips 20-17 shots.

There will be no bowls played on the long week end, the Handicap Pairs will

commence on Saturday 10th October.

Players are asked to check notice board for draw. Jack High PO.

THE U17s Northern Sharks boys, which are a Port Stephens Power and Nelson Bay Marlins joint venture, took on the Killarney Vale Bombers at Ferodale Oval, Medowie and were able to extinguish their opposition 12.11-83 to 8.8-56.

The Bombers came out hard and fast against the Sharkies and looked explosive in the opening quarter as they slotted multiple unanswered

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Sierra Nowlan was able to cross the chalk for Medowie for a consolation try as the minutes ticked by and the ladies turned their focus to the post-match refreshments.

In the final game the Waratahs had the answers for a fiery Hamilton Hawks team winning 36 to 19 with some spectacular defence on display.

Medowie Marauders spokesperson and men’s coach Tim Lancaster praised all teams involved in a great day out for community rugby.

“Ladies Day 2020 was an amazing event for our club celebrating women’s rugby,” said Lancaster.

“Thankyou to our supporters, sponsors and to all the clubs that were involved on the day being Merewether Carlton, Maitland, Hamilton, Waratah and the Wanderers.”

All the visiting clubs involved with Ladies Day were reportedly blown away by the welcoming social and family orientated atmosphere that Medowie provided.

Tilligerry Social Golf Club results

RESULTS for 25/9/2020

Outright winners: Barry Gale & Ron McKay 65 Runners up: Hugh Potts & John Clayton 65 1/4 Ball winners: Greg Hinton & Bill McMaster 66 Helen Venner & Steve Venner 67 1/4 Alan Lloyd & Bill McMaster 69 Bob West & Barry Disch 70 Adam Cowie & Brian Riddell 70

Bradman Award Graham Harris & Bill Caswell

No ladies 9 hole competition.

There were 22 starters.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Next game Friday 2/10/2020 Single Stableford Eclectic.

If you would like to join our Social golf on Friday mornings be at the course at 7.30 for start at 8am.

Nelson Bay Golf Club Results

q Stockton 2020 Mixed Pairs Winners (on right) Supak Delaney and Dick Hadley with Runners Up Judy & Paul Taylor.

Sharkies Diffuse Bombers

By Mitch LEES

q The day was all about celebrating women's rugby in the Port Stephens, Newcastle and Hunter regions. Photo: Michael Folbigg

majors.

The Bombers further expanded their lead in the second stanza and the Sharkies were running on empty as the Killarney Vale outfit applied the blowtorch to lead 41 to 24 at the main break.

The Sharkies weren’t cooked yet however as the young pups fired up for the third quarter that saw them apply enough defensive pressure to hold the Bombers to two behinds.

Not only did the Sharkies defense kick up a gear, so did their attack.

At the end of the third installment the Kings of the North had booted three through the middle and took a narrow lead 45 to 43.

It was game on in the fourth quarter as the Sharkies kept composed and flew home with a wet sail to close out the match as a few Bombers were given warnings on unsportsmanlike conduct.

The final score 83 to 56

with plenty of milky bars to celebrate afterwards.

In other results the U15s Northern Sharks boys took on Newcastle City and the Sharkies went down in convincing fashion 1.4-10 to 20.16-136.

City looked like silk and easily found space in a dazzling display of pure skills.

The Northern Sharks 15s were unable to compete and found themselves a step behind each play.

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20 SEPTEMBER – 26 September 2020 Results Round Up: Sunday 20 September: Ladies Stableford: Overall: Jeannie Punshon 37, Karen West 36. Mens Stableford: Overall: Glen Shorter 44, Peter Beatty 43.

Monday 21 September: Vets: Div 1: Div 1: Mike Coghlan 21, James Horgan 19; Div 2: Neil Edwards 24, Bob Jackson 20.

Tuesday 22 September: Ladies Stroke: Overall Net: Cara Frires 68; Div 1 Net: Cara Frires 68c/b, Julie Newsham 68; Div 2 Net: Wendy Heapy 72c/b, Elsie Flanagan 72; Div 3 Net: Pam Townsend 71c/b, Nanette Justice 71.

Wednesday 23 September: Mens Stableford C1 Stroke Net: A Grade: Peter Schoonhoven (12) 72, Scott Ferguson (14) 73c/b; B Grade: Tony McGee (19) 69, Matthew Bliss (16) 70; C Grade: Bob Colley (24) 70, Brenton Bradford (24) 71.

Mens Stableford C2: A Grade: Leonard Woods 39, Steven Brown 37c/b; B Grade: Colin Couper (18) 41, Ray

Carruthers (22) 38. C Grade: Keith Campbell (26) 40c/b, Brian Barry (24) 40.

Thursday 24 September: Mens Stableford: Overall: John Townsend (23) 41, Steven Brown (14) 32.

Vets Stableford Winner: Peter Backe-Hansen 23, Runner-Up: Noel Windsor 21.

Friday 25 September: Ladies Stableford: Div 1: Susie Anderson (16) 34; Div 2: Ann Turner (29) 40, Shirley Anicich (39) 38.

Mens Stableford: A Grade: Robert Castle (12) 36; B Grade: Peter Bowen (22) 37, Christian Hernandez (22) 37; C Grade: Colin Tinkler (25) 39, Lars Tunell (29) 37.

Saturday 26 September: Mens C1 Stableford: A Grade: Max Pride (8) 36, Ross Lalor (12) 36; B Grade: Neil Hodges (17) 38, Elio Rigon (23) 38; C Grade: Ron Gabb (30) 37, Nigel Waters (31) 32.

Mens C2 Stableford: A Grade: Jim Papworth (9) 37, Emile Billett (12) 34; B Grade: Richard Goodall (21) 40; C Grade: John Maslon (30) 34, Lee Barrett (29) 31.

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Jack Edward Ireland 10/09/1922 - 01/10/2019 A gentle, humble man of integrity whose love of God was reflected in service to his community and his concern for people.

Our dear Dad and Grandfather - we miss you every day.

Full Time Qualified Butcher

10 PIRRALEA Pde, Nelson Bay. 2 units to choose from no. 3 & 5.

Big variety. Too much to itemise. Something for everyone. Covid social safety conditions apply.

8am till late. Sat & Sun. Trading cash only.

PENSIONER needs a small boat 10-12ft long, no leaks. If it needs TLC I can do. On a registered trailer under $2000.

Ring Les 49817629

Paramount Delta KITE Surfer, Naish. 2002 Caravan. Pop Top inc Kite with harness &

WOODEN step ladder 6ft high. Reasonable cond. Nelson Bay area only. 0447028631 or 49842583

LEATHER ChesterD cond, field 2 seater Lgd SO $550 49849808.

Excellent working conditions with a great team. Enquire at Barry Bros Butchery 67 Stroud St, Bulahdelah Or call 49974544 b.h 0417642453 a.h

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Garage Sale

Top prices paid by local collector. Call Jim 0400 060 215

For Sale

TEA Gardens, 17 Boston St. Sat 8am.

Single beds with brand new mattresses, tv unit, lots of furniture, 2 sml gardens sheds.

31 BUDGEREE St Tea Gardens. Sat 8am until 2:30pm.

Household items, general bric a brac, tools, fishing rods, linen, games, puzzles

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Caravans

LD directional board.

SO Used once. $450 Ph 0402290498

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PUMA pop-top camper 2012, 12ft, 1200kg, sleeps 6, one owner, rego to Nov 2020. $14,000 ono, Peter 0407 892 860 141119

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Development Proposal DA-309/2015/C Council has received a request to modify Development Application DA-309/2015 which pertains to use of land for the purposes of a recreational motorbike rally. The modification requests the following: • Extend the previously approved event for an additional period of 10 years from 2020 - 2030; and • An additional four smaller scale events with a total of 200 participants per day.

Property description: Lot 750 DP879479, Lot 73 DP849898 & Lot 40 DP753178 Property address: 959 Ebsworth Road, Booral NSW 2425 Proposed development: Use of land for the purposes of a recreational motorbike rally

2x2 seater fabric lounge with matching single chair. Timber buffet & hutch with matching TV unit. Chest of drawers & matching mirror. 2 matching round marble coffee tables. All ex cond. Come take a look & make an offer. Tea Gardens. 49970147 020620

View application: On Council’s website or at Council’s offices

For Sale 30INCH Motor Mower, gd cond, recently serviced, $200 or offer. Call Trevor 0457468481 e161020

Make a Submission: Submissions must be made in accordance with Council’s guidelines and to meet legislative requirements. Please visit Council’s website to check the guidelines.

COFFEE table circa 1970 large and solid wood, spring loaded doors, front & back. Exc cond. $70. 49817523.

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DRAWER runners, (4) 700mm $20 a pair.

(1) 500mm $10. 0419 144 766

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DR T.E.N.S Physio Machine Never used LD + attachments $60.

SO PH: 0408162400

Administration Assistant/Bookkeeper

SCANDI style white student desk. Exc con $50. 0416 122 284 F151020

SHED door Colourbond primrose, brand new with key lock. 1900h x 820w. Some sheets and flashings. $80 the lot. 0419 144 766.

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STILLSONS record brand 0419144766.

14” $35.

STOCK and Witworth 8 2 ¾” diam.

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dies dies $40.

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FERREX 196cc 4 stroke electric start, petrol mower with side discharge and mulch function. $250 ono.

0431 443 637

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TEE hinges, galv, heavy duty,LD(2) 300, SO used $4 (2) 250, each. 49872338 TENT poles, wooden two piece, D L 5 x 1900mm, 2 x SO 2100mm, $4 each.

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TIMBER furniture, Ex cond - 1 hall stand $40, 1 TV cabinet $100, 1 dining table plus 8 matching cloth chairs $800, Ph 0477043206 281119

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TOUGH grey plastic compost bin. Light, strong, moveable, own lid, vented. 70cm(h) x 61(w) x 61(d). $35.00.

0447 228 826.

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The specific tasks and responsibilities of this position include: • General Administration – Phone attendance, filing and database management, meeting and greeting members and guests, email correspondence, counting and reconciliation of daily takings including Eftpos and ATM transactions as well as a supporting role in the administration of all golf operations.

• General bookkeeping duties including accounts payable and receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliation, assisting in preparation of monthly financial reports, BAS preparation and PAYG payment summary preparation.

The successful candidate will have bookkeeping/accounts qualifications and at least 5 years’ experience, along with excellent customer service skills and immaculate presentation. Experience using MYOB, Microsoft Office and Excel software is an essential requirement of the position.

An understanding of the game of golf or golf administration would be an advantage but is not essential.

Please send Applications by close of business Friday 9th October 2020 to: The General Manager P.O. Box 6 Hawks Nest NSW 2324 Email: gm@hawksnestgolfclub.com.au

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GALVANISED hot dipped bolts (37)125x10hexagon head. $1.75ech. (36) 100x10 cuphead, never used $1.40ech. Other sizes avail. 49872338.

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WARDROBE doors and tracks. 2 sets.

1 frosted glass, 1 mirrored. Flat pack. 3 horizontal panels, 2080 x 925 20mm thick. $80 each. 4987 1549 Re100321

GOLF cart trailer, 2 y/o, as new cond.

LD 750kg rated. Spare SO tyre. $1500 ono. 0488485735

WALMART extension table 6 matching chairs, walnut $50. 2 bronze bar stools $20 each, brown cush 0430363046

GUITAR Fender FA Electric/Acoustic LD as new $295. Tea SOGardens. Tel: 0429177778

WHEELCHAIR Power, Easy RiderOCougar.

Vg LD cond, newScontroller arm $600 0427974136

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everything. Buy & go D oven, New A/c, Lfull awnings,SO washing machine, new tyres rego till 1/21. $18000.

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DELUX Caravan /Ute Package. 8m Aussie by Design van and Ford F250 ute.Ideal live in or outback travels with the comforts of home. $97000. ONO. Will sell van separately. For photos and details ph. or sms john 0412413109 or Lyn 0423184231 e0231020

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The Under-15 girls were gracious in defeat following an incredible unbeaten season.

Women’s footy on the up

By Doug CONNOR

AFTER an incredible unbeaten season from the Raymond Terrace Roosters Under-15 girls, an 8-12 defeat in the Grand Final to Muswellbrook was a bitter pill to swallow.

Throughout the regular season, the girls conceded only four points, which came in the form of a single try in their last game of the year.

With a dominant 22-0 win in their semi-final against West Newcastle, the Raymond Terrace girls had every right to be confident going into the grand final, which was a rematch of last year’s finale versus Muswellbrook.

Despite the loss at the final hurdle, the team and coaching staff were enormously proud of their efforts.

“Muswellbrook have been

undefeated for the last two years and the girls beat them this year during the regular season. They have been going really well,” said Denni Irwin, a member of the teams coaching staff for 2020.

“They have trained pretty hard, they are a good, close knit group.

“Last year was their first year, and this year they got a few new players on board, so

it has been building well.

“It’s a great team, and they play for each other. They are pretty switched on and keen for it every week.”

Mr Irwin is tipping the girls for big things in 2021.

“I am heaps proud. They are dedicated for their age.

I think there are probably a few future NRL stars in the team,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Raymond

Terrace Under-13 girls had every reason to celebrate, following a comprehensive 26-6 victory over West Newcastle in their Grand Final.

That result came after the Terrace girls 34-0 drubbing of Cessnock in the Semi Final the week prior.

Raymond Terrace were unbeaten during the regular season, scoring 190 points with only 40 points conceded.

Mr Irwin said that women’s football was going from strength to strength at the club.

“Overall a great year for the Raymond Terrace girls,” he said.

“Next year is already looking good with the strong showing of girls wanting to play football.”

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