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STEPHENSPORT www.newsofthearea.com.au PORT STEPHENS NEWS OF THE AREA 1Thursday, 25 August 2022 “Our Family, Taking Care Of Your Family” Private Cremations Only Serving Our Region For Over 35 years Peaceful & Serene Environment After Pay & Zip Pay Available www.newcastleandhunterpetcrematorium.comreceptionnhpc@gmail.com498263950413911047/newcastlepetcrematorium NOTA Graphics- Ref: PETCREMATORIUM_MYALL_17092020_NENIAC Thursday, 25 August 2022 NewsOfTheArea Local Community News ~ Proudly Independent FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PATERSON MERYL SWANSON MP Website: Merylswanson.com.au Email: Meryl.swanson.mp@aph.gov.au PH: 4983 2401 Here to help with: Centrelink NDIS NBN Immigration Child Support Tax Aged Care NBN Veterans Affairs Grants Superannuation Small Business support Authorised by M.Swanson MP, 35 Sturgeon St, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 SPORTPage 12 Shop 17 Medowie Shopping Village, 37C Ferodale Road, MEDOWIE PHARMACYMEDOWIE+ PH: 4982 8564Shop 17 Medowie Shopping Village, 37C Ferodale Road, MEDOWIE PHARMACYMEDOWIE+ PH: 4982 8564 OPEN 7 Days for your convenience David Smith Gavin Smith Gavin & SmithMargaret-Anne,B.Pharm.MPS “Serving the local c News Of The Area Graphics Ref: MPHA_14052020_NeniaShop 17 Medowie Shopping Village, 37C Ferodale Road, MEDOWIE PHARMACYMEDOWIE+ PH: 4982 8564 OPEN 7 Days for your convenience David Smith Gavin Smith Gavin & SmithMargaret-Anne,B.Pharm.MPS © News Of The Area Graphics Ref: MPHA_120117 2055 1485 1445 TRIM TO COLOUR DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTIONS FROM ONLY $5.30 * PENSION & CONCESSION CUSTOMERS ONLY Happy SAME DELIVERYDAYSERVICE PH: 4982 8564 Since 1982 PHARMACYMEDOWIE Gavin & Smith,Margaret-Anne B.Pharm. MPS “Serving the Local Community for 38 years - since 1982” DISCOUNTfromPRESCRIPTIONS$5.80 PHARMACYMEDOWIE Gavin & Margaret-Anne Smith B. Pharm. MPS PH: 4982 8564Shop 17 Medowie Shopping Village, 37C Ferodale Road, MEDOWIE c News Of The Area Graphics Ref: MPHA_2392021_NENIA PHARMACYMEDOWIE OPEN 7 Days for your convenience Celebrating our 40th Year of Serving the Local Community David Smith Gavin Smith Page 4 Calls TemporaryFor Housing at Tomaree Lodge Thompson Trophy! Last Minute Father’s Day Animal Adoptions Page 6 No Fixed Address: tackling homelessness in Port Stephens q Tracy Rigby, Sharon Carley and Kelly Hammond getting busy serving up soup for the attendees at the No Fixed Address event. Photo: Marian Sampson. THE ongoing lack of rental housing availability across Port Stephens By SAMPSONMarian has forced local families into homelessness, and one group of passionate residents have banded together, determined to create change. CONTINUED Page 3 OpportunityEnergy

panel discussions were: ● The energy transition means opportunity for established industry and new startups in Port Stephens ● Businesses must think strategically about where to play, be prepared to fail and ready to pivot ● Job opportunities will be emerge for people with a range of skill levels and expertise ● NSW Government is committed to creating certainty for investment, to building strong CONTINUED Page 2

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PORT Stephens Council hosted a business networking and educational event on Friday which explored the featured a lively panel discussion which a of the

Of the total premises in the yellow notification zones, 277 are commercial and 3,434 are recreational.Although there have been changes to the notification zone, the existing rules remain in place for the 10km red eradication zones and the 25km purple surveillance zones. Red eradication zones include hotspots of Nerong, Raymond Terrace, Medowie, Salt Ash, Fern Bay, Bundabah, Corlette and Anna Bay, whilst the purple surveillance zones include the Port Stephens and MidCoast regions.

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Photo: Department of Primary Industries. within a yellow zone is no different to that of the statewide blue zone, so these yellow areas will be dissolved and will now fall under the same rules as the general emergency zone,” Mr Saunders said. “This is great news for the 3,711 known beekeeping premises in the notification area, allowing them to apply for a Hive Movement Declaration which will ensure business continuity and support the State’s $20.9b primary industries sector.”

“It was wonderful to see so many business leaders back together again and being able to network.“Icongratulate Council on holding this successful business leaders lunch,” she said.

Varroa Mite zone lifted

q Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington addressed the attendees at the lunch.

FROM Page 1 foundations for the future of industry ● Port Stephens offers a collaborative business environment, access to facilities such as CSIRO and University of Newcastle, and important infrastructure

THE 50km yellow Varroa mite notification zones, located outside the emergency surveillance and eradication zones, have been officially lifted, allowing beekeepers to move their honeybees and hives in more parts of the State. Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said the decision shows the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is confident about tracking where Varroa mite has operations,andstringenttravelled.“Throughtracingsurveillance field teams have determined the limit of natural spread around each of the infected premises (IPs),” Mr Saunders said.“There are 2,398 hives across 466 premises that have been sampled in the notification zones and have returned negative results, giving us confidence there is no longer a need for Studiesthem.”show bees usually only fly up to 5km distances or potentially up to 10km in unfavourable conditions, therefore the risk of a bee flying from an IP to a notification zone is very low and realistically would not occur.

“It’s a new paradigm we’re working in.”

“The topic of the renewable energy industry was very relevant and interesting.

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Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson told News Of The Area, “Council held a very informative business leaders lunch.

The panellists were Arden Jarrett, Business Development Officer of MGA Thermal, Mark Chilcote, Managing Director of Energy Renaissance, Rod Henderson, Managing Director of Ampcontrol, and Rob Thomson, Head of Emissions Reduction Programs, NSW Department of Planning and Environment.Tomagobased Ampcontrol have delivered end to end solutions for energy, infrastructure and resources industries for over 50 years. Ampcontrol have become specialists in specific markets: standalone power supply for the off grid market and underground vehicles for the mining industry. Founded in Tomago, Energy Renaissance was founded in 2015 to design, build and sell lithium-ion batteries that are safe, affordable, optimised for hot climates and deliver a positive environmental and social impact. Seven years on, Energy Renaissance batteries are 92 percent Australian made. MGA Thermal emerged from a team of researchers and their professor at the University of Newcastle. The company is a recent recipient of $1.27 million from the Federal Government’s Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to fund a MGA Thermal Energy Storage pilot. The funding will help fund the creation and installation of a 5 MegaWatt hour (MWh) storage prototype to demonstrate the generation of steam from stored thermal energy. The pilot will be led out of the Head Office and Manufacturing site in Tomago. Sam Mella, Hunter Engagement Lead at Beyond Zero Emissions moderated the panel discussion.RobThomson, Head of Emissions Intensity Reduction Programs at the NSW Department of Planning and Environment explained that there is over a billion dollars of State Government money to invest in high emitting industries and new low carbon industries in the Hunter and across“OverNSW.the next five to ten years, we are going to require over $100 billion to bring about electrification and the infrastructure sitting behind that.

“Thorough research and testing shows the risk of spread q The current eradication (red) and surveillance zones (purple) for the Varroa Mite.

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“More space is dedicated to animal welfare than to children in one of these reports, which is extremely concerning given the impact of such disasters on children’s wellbeing.

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“We hope that by holding the Community Sleepout we can highlight the issues that exist in the Hunter region, while raising important funds and awareness for the invaluable work of our members supporting people in times of need,” she said. The official event wrapped up at 8pm however a few stalwarts rugged up and slept rough in their cars.

q Donations of non-perishables for the Yacaaba Centre. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Father’s Day Event - 4th Sept The Father’s Day event will include a thong throwing competition for children and adults. There will also be games organised and our cook will have meals for purchase on the day from noon.

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“Unfortunately, this is a missed opportunity to learn how children experienced this disaster and how services could have better responded to meet their unique needs,” Mr Gardiner said. Save the Children Australia made submissions to the NSW Independent Flood Inquiry and the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry, calling on the NSW Government to ensure the needs of children are systematically met in the immediate response to disasters through Child Friendly Space, as well as being provided continued support after disasters.

Save the Children responded to the floods through the deployment of Child Friendly Spaces within evacuation centres across flood-affected communities in NSW and QLD and have begun providing recovery support for children affected by the floods.

No Fixed Address: tackling homelessness in Port Stephens

Although the inquiries discuss how evacuations were poorly coordinated, the importance of community involvement in recovery efforts and the important role played by non-governmental organisations, the impacts on children and how services could have better responded to meet their unique needs were largely absent in the policy recommendations.

Matt Gardiner, CEO of Save the Children’s 54 reasons says that children who experience a disaster can suffer impacts to By CAMPBELLTara their physical or mental health and disruption to their education without tailored support.

Children forgotten in flood inquiry

“We should be doing everything we can to learn from recent disasters so that we can better protect children in the future,” Mr Gardiner said.

Clare Van Doorn, St Vincent de Paul Society’s North East Regional Director said, “The NSW Vinnies Community Sleepout plays a vital role in enabling the members of the St Vincent de Paul Society to provide support to locals facing hardship.“There has been an increase in demand for support among residents in the Port Stephens area which has been heightened in light of the rising cost of living crisis.“In the past year, St Vincent de Paul Society members supported 238 people in the Port Stephens Regional Council, encompassing Anna Bay, Mallabula, Nelson Bay, Port Stephens, Raymond Terrace, Stockton and Tea Gardens, with 96 percent of calls for assistance occurring due to shortages of food. “Housing is a huge concern in the Port Stephens region with two-thirds of the people assisted by the Society renting on the private market and 71 percent experiencing housing“Thestress.Port Stephens area has 156 applicants waiting for social housing, including seventeen listed for priority housing, according to the NSW Department of Communities and Justice Housing Register; some applicants are having to wait upwards of ten years for a place to live.

FROM Page 1 No Fixed Address, a homelessness awareness community event and fundraiser for the Yacaaba Centre, was held on August 19 at the Anna Bay Scouts Hall. Headed up by Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson, First National real estate agent Tracy Blosdale, Anna Bay Scout leader Tracy Train and Anna Bay local Kelly Hammond, the event aimed to bring awareness to the homelessness situation in Port Stephens and raise some much needed funds for vital localPortservices.Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson is determined to see change in Port Stephens in relation to the provision of housing stock for rentals. Ms Anderson told News Of The Area, “We are raising awareness on homelessness in Port Stephens, we are doing the Vinnies Winter Sleepout first and foremost, we are doing online donations which we have now raised around $3,500 already, we are inviting people to drop off goods for the Yacaaba Centre and some gold coin donations for the Scout Hall who have provided the hall for the night.

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Port Stephens Councillor Leah Anderson with Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told News Of The Area, “There is a housing crisis in Port Stephens, I think the community is really concerned and tonight is an opportunity to shine a light on the issue and to support those facing desperate times,” she Aroundsaid. 50 people turned up to the event which was supported by the Rotary Club of Salamander Bay, SPAR, Ruby Blu, First National Real Estate and Anna Bay Scouts.

SAVE The Children is calling for more awareness of the needs of children in disaster responses. The organisation says that two New South Wales inquiries into the state’s response to major flooding earlier this year have failed to address the significant impacts on children, leaving them more vulnerable to future disasters. The catastrophic flooding in FebruaryMarch caused widespread devastation and claimed the lives of at least 23 people. Thousands of children were forced to flee their homes and unable to attend school.

“I have also raised a Notice Of Motion for Council on this, I will give staff credit they are working on it, it needs to be faster and it needs to be here now and Council needs to link in with the state and federal government to do something about the issue because it is bigger than anybody thinks.”

“It is also critical that governments enable children to participate in disaster preparedness, recovery and resilience activities in their communities, especially given they are the ones who will benefit most from reducing disaster risk and impacts as the climate crisis worsens."

Mr Gardiner says that governments should commit to ensuring that children’s services, such as child friendly spaces at evacuation centres and longerterm recovery programs are prioritised alongside other essential services in future disasters.

“We need to listen to children’s views as part of the recovery process, as they are disproportionately impacted by disasters, yet their voices are rarely “Theseheard.reports show that Australia is underprepared for the realities of the climate crisis, and we hope they prompt stronger and more urgent action from governments.”

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Ms Washington said another wave of “mortgage stress is going to start hitting people soon”. “This will potentially put more people into the rental market, so we have been looking for local solutions. “Tomaree Lodge is a possible one in everyone’s minds except the State Government, I don’t accept the excuse that there is a plumbing issue on site - get a plumber.

Police are seeking information in relation to an assault which occurred between 5am and 5.15am on Tuesday 2 August, 2022 at the intersection of Tomago Road and Westrac Drive,TheTomago.incident involved a White LDV Utility and a Silver Toyota Prado, police are seeking any witness' to the incident, or any person/s who has dashcam footage of the incident to contact Nelson Bay Police on 02 49 277 220 or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 com.auhttps://nsw.crimestoppers.or

Dosing Errors in Medications

THE Port Stephens region is set to welcome two new recruits to its Police Force after the class of 354 graduated from the Police Academy at Goulburn last week. Eight new probationary constables will commence duties in the Lower Hunter region in Parliamentarytotal. Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin welcomed the new police officers to the Newcastle City, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens-Hunter Police Districts.“Iam pleased to be able to welcome our newest police officers who are beginning their career in the Hunter,” Mr Martin said. “The students of Class 354 have committed themselves to eight months of training at the Police Academy and should be acknowledged for their achievements.”

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“Medications used to manage ADHD and keep children calm - such as clonidine (Catapress) or guanfacine (Intuniv) are of particular“Theseconcern.medications can cause drowsiness, dizziness, drop blood pressure and slow the heart rate. They can also affect a child’s breathing. “An extra dose or a dose given to the wrong child can cause significant symptoms and often requires monitoring in hospital.“Dosing errors in the evening are particularly dangerous as it is difficult to monitor for symptoms.” Take extra care when giving medications to children to avoid errors. NSW Poisons issues the following advice:

“This is a timely reminder to all, to check weather forecasts and take all due precautions when conducting a burn, things can change so quickly. “It was just lucky we got there when we did, as the fire, whilst small, had already started spotting, it could have turned out much worse,” the spokesperson for Medowie Rural Fire Brigade said. Dance Teacher Remains On Bail A Port Stephens dance teacher remains on bail after his trial for alleged child sexual abuse was moved from Newcastle to Sydney. Ryan Shane Hards stands accused of sexually abusing five of his students as young as twelve between 2013 and 2019.He's pleaded not guilty to seven charges, including one allegedly committed on a cruise ship in international waters. Tomago Assault

“The first three people who saw me at my mobile office last weekend in Nelson Bay were there because through no fault of their own they will shortly have nowhere to live.

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NSW Poisons reminds caregivers that dosing errors of medication in children can cause serious effects. A spokesperson for NSW Poisons says that a medication given to a child who does not normally take it can cause serious effects.

“One was a grandmother with a twelve year old child. “I am hearing daily about people who are worried about buying food for their q Tomaree Lodge is one option to house displaced families facing homelessness in Port Stephens.

• Mark the dose off on a chart or calendar or use a dosette box to avoid double dosing.

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Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said a career in policing was ideal for anyone looking to make a difference in their q Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin with members of the Police Rescue Squad. community.“Forthese probationary constables, Monday will mark day one of a challenging and rewarding career keeping our communities safe,” Mr Toole said.“They will join almost 18,000 other men and women in blue working as part of a world-class modern police force to drive down crime rates and protect the community. “NSW Police is actively recruiting as part of its ‘You should be a cop’ campaign and I encourage anyone looking for new opportunities to give it a go.”In 2019 the NSW Government announced the delivery of 1,500 additional police positions over four years.All of these positions have now been allocated and will be filled by the end of the financial year. Class 354 includes 104 men and 50 women from all ages, backgrounds and regions across the State andfamilies,country. because they have nothing left, they are the ones still at home and there are a whole lot of people that don’t have a home.”

“We have a crisis - we need some short term solutions to fix the current crisis and we need to plan for the longer term,” she said.

• Check before dosing that another adult has not already given the medication • Double check the dose and label before giving any medication to a child • Always watch children take their medication - do not leave medicines lying around to be taken later.

Kate Washington is on a mission to solve the housing crisis in Port Stephens. She wants temporary housing and she wants it now for our community - and has Tomaree Lodge set firmly in her sights. Ms Washington said a multitude of factors were impacting housing availability in Port Stephens, telling News Of The Area, “There is a change in “Theredemographic.arelong term renters who through no fault of their own are being evicted and cannot find another place to call home.

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Medowie Grass Fire ON Friday 19 August, Medowie Cat 1 and Medowie Cat 7 attended a small grass fire that started from a pile burn that a resident was conducting. A representative from Medowie Rural Fire Brigade said the resident had done most things right (the pile was a smaller than necessary size, it was away from buildings and not near the base of any other trees) and was essentially a Safe Burn. Conditions were calm when the pile was lit, however the wind picked up and the pile got out of control.

“You have the COVID effect where people have fled from Sydney to come to beautiful Port Stephens and you have the hot property market where people are selling, there is a combination of factors going on.” Ms Washington said these factors were exacerbated by a lack of available public housing in the region.

q Medowie Rural Fire Brigade on scene at the small grass fire. Photo: Medowie Rural Fire Brigade.

“The State Government has not built new public housing in Port Stephens in over a decade and that has put pressure on the whole system.“People who could have been in public housing are forced into the rental market putting stress on the whole system. “Anyone on a fixed income is feeling under so much pressure now with the cost of living skyrocketing and housing affordability and rentals going up people have nowhere to go and they have no wriggle room in the first place.

On any given night, over 45,000 Australian women are homeless and sadly this number is constantly rising. One of the biggest issues faced by these displaced women, is the fact that they don’t have access to safe, hygienic sanitary products. Share the Dignity also provides free sanitary products in their Pink Box vending machines at Tomaree and Raymond Terrace libraries for ourSharearea.the Dignity is a charity organisation founded by Rochelle Courtenay that seeks to provide the basic essentials for women and girls in crisis by sending the call out for unopened packets of pads, tampons and personal hygiene products to distribute to women nationwide. Ms Courtenay said the drive helps in some small way to alleviate the undignified situation thousands of women have to endure – forced to make a choice between buying food or buying feminine hygiene products. “So many women, every month, have to forfeit sanitary products because they cannot afford them. Many mothers have to choose between buying tampons and feeding their children. Girls miss out on school simply because their families cannot afford to buy the basic necessities,” she said. “When you donate sanitary products to Share the Dignity, you’re donating much more than pads and tampons. “You’re giving a woman experiencing homelessness or financial crisis the essentials, so she doesn’t need to choose between food and dignity.

RFS Commissioner Rob Rogers said the Farm Fire Unit Operational Guide is another step in bolstering the partnership between firefighters and farmers ahead of the next fire season.

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Recycling Centre, Chalk and Willow, Nelson Bay Red Cross, Curtis & Blair Real Estate, Medowie, The Bar Health and Fitness, Medowie, and Goodstart Early Learning Anna Bay understand how important it is that everyone in our community knows that access to sanitary items should be a right not a privilege. Each business has a pink box and are collecting for the whole month of August. Please donate generously.

RFS and Farmers team up to fight fire

“War Widows Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution and personal sacrifice made by more than 15,000 surviving widows and widowers of servicemen and servicewomen across NSW.” Minister for Transport, Veterans and Western Sydney David Elliott said War Widows Day acknowledged and honoured the resilient families in our communities who have faced enormous grief. “The date acknowledges the birthday of Mrs Jessie Vasey OBE CBE (1897-1966), founder of the Australian War Widows Guild in 1945,” Mr Elliott said. “Mrs Vasey, widow of Major General George Vasey who was killed en route to New Guinea during the Second World War, worked tirelessly to ensure that war widows were recognised by governments in Australia and given the financial support and services they needed. “Australian War Widows NSW provides essential support to improve the lives of widows and their families impacted by defence service through understanding their needs and advocating on their behalf.”

q There are many families like Lisa and Todd Giles who have both served, pictured here with their two children, Isabella and Oliver. Photo: Marian Sampson.

A LANDMARK new initiative will help firefighters and farmers work together to better protect communities in regional and rural NSW from bush fires and grass fires. The NSW Government has unveiled a first-of-its-kind Operational Guide for the use of Farm Fire Units. These units are privately owned and operated by landholders and consist of a vehicle-mounted water tank, pump and hose, and the freshly announced guidelines will ensure a more integrated approach to firefighting alongside the RFS.

BUSINESSES across Port Stephens are pitching in to assist women and girls experiencing domestic violence, poverty or homelessness by helping to collect personal hygiene products as part of the biannual Share the Dignity Drive.

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By Marian SAMPSON VIETNAM Veteran’s Day was commemorated last week and NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet took the initiative to announce October 19 will be a special date each year for the State to officially recognise war widows and widowers of members of the Australian Defence Force for their contribution and personal sacrifice. “Establishing a special day is a small token in recognising and honouring our war widows and widowers of those who made the ultimate sacrifice by serving in the defence forces,” Mr Perrottet said.

“Share the Dignity is about helping people who are in real need.“Homelessness, poverty and family violence are big challenges for our/most community and people can make a real difference close to home with small acts of kindness.

“Next time you’re doing your shopping, keep in mind: one box for me, one box for her.”Managers said the teams at Woolworths, McDowell Homes, Port Stephens

The biannual collection drive is on during all of March and August, with distribution to registered local Port Stephens charities taking place in April and September. Visit www. Sharethedignity.com.au for further information

“We are delighted to support this campaign by providing our business as collection points for donated pads, tampons and personal hygiene products.”

“Over the last couple of years, we have been working hard to develop a framework for a better, more integrated relationship between farmers and the RFS, and NSW Farmers have played a critical role in developing this,” Commissioner Rogers said. “The guidelines will enable RFS brigades to better understand the farmer’s perspective and the high degree of skill and knowledge in areas such as land management and how Farm Fire Units can best be integrated into firefighting operations, safely.” NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said it was great to have these guidelines and framework in place for the working relationship to continue between firefighters and farmers. “NSW Farmers has appreciated being able to share our important knowledge and we look forward to working with the NSW RFS over the coming months to ensure our grain crops, orchards and livestock are protected against any blazes,” Mr Martin said. Farmers can access the Operational Guide on the RFS website at rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-http://www. prepare/farm-fire-safety

Minister for Agriculture Dugald Saunders said it is important to harness the local knowledge and skill of private landholders.“Farmers are often the first responders to grass fires and they understand the risks and seriousness of operating machinery in hot, dry conditions,” Mr Saunders said.“These new guidelines will provide another layer of assurance for landholders in remote parts of the State whose properties are significant distances away from their nearest town.”

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Minister for Women and Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said many women have had to navigate life as a war widow and it’s important we provide them with the services and support they need. “War Widows Day will remind us all of the loss felt by many people across our communities and raise awareness of the network of resources and support available to war widows and widowers,” Mrs Taylor Australiansaid. War Widows NSW (AWWNSW) is the oldest remaining war widows’ organisation in Australia, now 76 years old. Today, AWWNSW offers services, support and advocacy for all veterans’ families. Australian War Widows NSW, State President, Ms Queen Dunbar, thanked the NSW Premier for declaring the day as a fitting annual acknowledgement.“Thisdayisfor all who have been touched and bereaved by the death of their spouses as a result of their Defence service,” Ms Dunbar said. “We greatly appreciate the support of the NSW government in ensuring all Defence widows and widowers from across the State are recognised for their lifelong“It’ssacrifices.”important that together we empower, support, inspire and celebrate our war widows, carers and families affected by Defence service.” Doug Jacka of Legacy Port Stephens told News Of The Area, “Legacy supports the widows and children of Defence Force personnel who had fallen on hard times or were deceased, their numbers total over 200 in the Port Stephens area.”

“The Lucas CPR devices are a game changer as effective chest compressions are very hard to maintain for long periods, or when a patient is being moved down a flight of stairs to the ambulance, for example.

• Seaham Public School student Aidan Crowley used his own savings to support another student. Aidan observed another student at the shopping centre who was upset. He bought the student a gift with his own money which made a huge difference.

• Karuah Public School student Molly-May Sasse was nominated for displaying outstanding sportsmanship and showing respect to teammates, opponents, coaches and referees at the Rebecca Young Cup.

“NSW Ambulance will be the first ambulance service in Australia to have mechanical CPR Lucas devices in every frontline ambulance, ensuring patients can receive life-saving chest compressions throughout their journey to hospital,” Mr Hazzard said. “Every second counts during a cardiac“Thesearrest.devices give patients the best possible chance of staying alive, by supporting our highly trained paramedics to provide the best lifesaving care from the minute they arrive at the patient’s side through to when they reach the hospital.”

• Grahamstown Public School student Authur Marks was nominated for always being respectful, kind and courteous to staff at school. Arthur also helps out younger students and willingly packs away sports equipment at the end of each play time.

• Salt Ash Public School Dylan Partridge’s nomination was for demonstrating positive and respectful values when participating in Starstruck. Dylan did a fantastic job representing his school proudly.

q The PBL Award winners for last week at the presentation at MarketPlace Raymond Terrace.

• The environmentally conscious Kaidan Cartwright of Raymond Terrace Public School was nominated for keeping our community clean and tidy - picking up rubbish during a walking excursion.

Our local Ambulance Officers often attend critical incidents alongside other emergency services to save lives and provide urgent care.

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New Tech To Save Heart Attack Victims

“These devices will provide ongoing compressions in these challenging situations,” Dr Morgan said. “Patients will also benefit from the new Corpuls 3T 12-lead ECG/defibrillators which weigh considerably less than previous defibrillators, making them safer and easier for paramedics to use. “These defibrillators perform noninvasive blood pressure monitoring, capnography, pulse oximetry, temperature recording and pacing.”

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Mr Morgan said the new cardiac notification platform would help streamline the transfer of patients from ambulance into hospital by improving communication between emergency departments and clinicians.

“The cardiac notification platform assists with the transfer of clinical observation data from ambulances and regional hospitals to tertiary hospitals so we can provide more rapid and effective treatment to patients with suspected heart attacks.”

A NEW initiative has been announced to equip our ambulance fleet with life saving technology that can help our paramedics save lives. Patients will benefit from a statewide rollout of world-class technology and equipment in NSW ambulances worth more than $55 million, which will help paramedics and specialist clinicians provide even faster, better cardiac care. The package will equip ambulances with an additional 550 mechanical cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Lucas devices, 1,400 state-of-the-art ECG/defibrillation devices, and a new cardiac notification platform that will improve communication between NSW Ambulance and emergency departments.Premier Dominic Perrottet said this nation-leading investment will help save lives and provide better care for people right across the State.

“PBL is a proactive system that responds to the needs of the school. “Focusing on the behaviours we want to see, so students understand what they are supposed to do in all settings.“This sets students up for success and increases engagement. “Community PBL takes those same values outside the school gate. “It has been wonderful to see so many students being acknowledged for being responsible citizens outside of school.

• The nominee from Irrawang Public School was Hayden Bates-Pollard who stayed back after a game of football on Saturday to help out with collecting and running ice packs for injured players from his club and the opposition.

• Irrawang High School’s Wayu Phio-Ondee was nominated for outstanding leadership and representation at school and in the community at the Port Stephens Council Youth Advisory Panel.

Last Minute Father’s Day Animal Adoptions

By Marian SAMPSON SCHOOL principals, teachers and staff have all embraced the Positive Behaviour for Learning Program run across the area’s schools for one simple reason - it works. Stacy Mathieson, Principal Irrawang Public School told News Of The Area, “Irrawang Public School students, staff, parents and community members are safe, responsible learners who show respect to everyone, everywhere. “Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) was implemented at Irrawang Public School in 2010 and has become the framework for all of our systems and practices in order to enhance learning.

• Hunter River High School’s Maddison Cunningham Maddison has been nominated for her kindness and inclusivity of others in the community.

• Medowie Public School student Beau Allen was nominated for being well mannered and respectful to the crossing supervisor each and every day.

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By Marian SAMPSON STUMPED for the perfect gift for the man that has everything this Father’s Day? Jump online and visit Port Stephens Koala Hospital and give Dad the gift of supporting a living breathing wombat or possum! Giving Dad this gift doesn’t mean he has to clean up after an animal, but he will feel the pride and joy of supporting our native animals in care. Erol, one of the native animals available for adoption, is an adorable two-year-old brushtail possum who loves everybody – especially those who give him carrots! He was rescued by a member of the public in Charlestown and taken to the fabulous staff at the Koala Hospital, where it was discovered that Erol had a major wound and a fractured leg which makes it hard for him to get around. Koala Hospital carers give Erol pats and cuddles and feed him “native browse” as well as a small amount of fruits and vegetables. Erol’s future is uncertain, it is not yet clear whether he will be strong enough for release or if the Koala Hospital will be Erol’s home for a while due to his age and injuries. Also up for adoption is Ronald, an orphaned wombat who is around eighteen-months-old and a truly fun character. What happened to Ronald’s mother is Ronaldunknown.hasabottle once a day and is now eating fresh grass, chaff pellet, fresh hay root veggies and leafy greens.IfRonald keeps eating like this he will be 40kg when he is fully grown! Again for Ronald, like many of the native animals in care, the future is uncertain.Ofcourse you can give Dad a koala for Father’s Day too, but if he is already a sponsor of a koala perhaps he would enjoy caring for more animals. Many of Australia’s native animal populations are under stress after the Black Summer Fires. Your Father’s Day gift could make a very real difference. So rather than stumping up with socks and jocks that dad really doesn’t need, give him the best gift ever - give life and hope to wildlife in need at the Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

“We are strengthening frontline services, delivering better services for people across the State,” Mr Perrottet said.“This is part of our record investment in our health system to ensure no matter where you live you have access to the best healthcare possible to provide people with worldclass healthcare and save lives.” Health Minister Brad Hazzard said the rollout would give frontline healthcare staff the best tools and most up-to-date technology available to help them carry out their vital role of saving lives.

“We are proud to be a part of the Raymond Terrace Community PBL initiative,” she said.

By Marian SAMPSON

Every year about 20,000 Australians, including 8,000 people in NSW, suffer cardiac arrest out of hospital – making it the most common cause of death among adults. Just one in ten will survive. NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan said NSW Ambulance had worked with practising clinicians to develop the cardiac care package to ensure it provided the most effective tools for responding to patients suffering cardiac arrest.

Hopefully for patients that live in regional and rural areas this new technology will be a game changer in saving lives. In addition to the more than $55 million cardiac care package for NSW Ambulance, the NSW Government has invested $150 million over ten years (2018-2028) in cardiovascular research in NSW.

This week’s PBL Awards Nominees

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PS: Your partner sounds odd. Carpe diem,Jasminda Stockton Men’s Bowling Club SPORT

READING by Lynne Miles: Genesis 1: 26-31 (Abridged) "And God said, "Let us make man in our image and likeness, an let them rule over the earth and all that is in it. So God created man, male and female He created them, God blessed them and said, "Be fruitful and increase in number, fill the earth and subdue it. I give you this whole earth and all that is in it for your use." And it was so. God saw all that He had made and it was very good. And there was evening and morning the sixth day."

By Jack HIGH

TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club results for 19 August. Outright winner: Kel Dorney Runner up: Jack Johnstone Bonus points winner. Matt Baldwin up: Ed Martin C/b McDonald Dews Bradman Award: Adam D&C7th:AdamRonD&C4th:CowieDewsCowie Baldwin BarryMoneyGregMarkNTP18th:McMasterSkidmoreHintonhole:Disch LuckyMcMasternumber Brian Riddell Putting competition: Ed Martin 31 No ladies 9 hole competition. There were 16 Congratulationsstarters.toallthe winners. Welcome to new member Grahame Glover, hope you enjoyed your day. Next game is the 26 August, the fourth round of the Championships and a BBQ.

Bill

Tilligerry Social Golf Club

DEAR Jasminda, MY partner has great taste in decor. In fact, he considers himself a bit of an interior designer. And I agree with him. To a point. In the master bedroom (the one we sleep in) he has a very large painting of what can only be described as two animals making love. When I say animals, I mean a sheep and a llama. I find this extremely off-putting to the point where I only try to initiate romance in the loungeroom (where the artwork is a series of sea-themed paintings).

Bill

BEAUTIFUL, sunny days on the green by the river have seen a busy couple of weeks for Karuah bowlers. The previous rainy period has compressed the playing calendar and both Women’s and Men’s clubs have had to squeeze as many competition days as possible into the available window. On top of the need to play triples and mixed pairs championship games that had been delayed, both Men’s and Women’s pennants have started in the last two weeks. In the same period the Club saw Mark Bj Walkden win the Newcastle Mattara singles competition, Gilly play for the NSW Woomeras rep team and the arrival of a new Chief Executive Officer, Chris Fraser at the RSL Club.

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Nelson Bay Golf Club SUNDAY 14 August: Men's Stableford Xmas Courses L&Z Chalmers: A Grade: Matt Gambrill (15) 39, David Warder (10) 36, B Grade: Michael Penman (21) 38, Dudley Herbert (21) 38, C Grade: Ian Pfenningworth (30) 38, Keith LeCompte (35) 37. Ladies’ Stableford Xmas CoursesL&Z Chalmers: A Grade: Jenny Hazer (24) 36, Jaki Stewart (21) 34, B Grade: Margaret Stalgis (36) 33c/b, Di Herbert (50) 33. Mixed L&Z Chalmers 4 ball Xmas Courses: Overall Winners: Di Brown & Chris Hani,Nicola Bethwaite & Keith Le Compte, Dudley Herbert & Di Herbert, Gavin Rocher & Robyn Rocher. Monday 15 August: Vets Competition Stableford: Division 1: Peter Backe-Hansen 26, Richard Thompson 23; Nearest the Pin: Richard Thompson 510cm; Division 2: Michael King 22, Peter Ballard 21, Nearest the Pin: Keith Lindsay 1200cm Tuesday 16 August: Ladies’ Stableford Gymea: A Grade: Jenny Frost

“We are thrilled with Mark’s Mattara victory and Gilly’s rep honours and warmly welcome Chris Fraser to the Club but we really haven’t had any time to celebrate these achievements as we should, as we are now still scrambling to get our pennant teams sorted and competitive,” Jim Healey the recently re-elected Men’s Bowls Club President said Also on the calendar this last week, the RSL Club hosted an umpires conference that saw 35 national level umpires from across the region gather to discuss challenges and issues faced by Bowls Umpires. Karuah now has a healthy quota of qualified umpires and most were able to attend. ”It has been great to be able to have qualified and experienced umpires at each of the many competition days held recently and it has really raised the standards of play and officiating on each occasion,” Trevor Barclay, Karuah’s senior and most respected umpire said. If you would like to experience the chance to play and enjoy the many levels of the game on offer to Karuah bowlers, you will be made very welcome at the RSL. Both Men’s and Women’s Clubs are happy to host players from beginners through to experienced levels on Tuesdays and Thursdays for social bowls, names by 9:30am and on the green at 10:00am both days. Loaner bowls and instructions are available, casual clothes both days, if in doubt, ring the Club. See you at Karuah.

Karuah Bowling Club

Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN 8 PORT STEPHENS NEWS OF THE AREA media@newsofthearea.com.au PORT STEPHENSNews Of The Area www.newsofthearea.com.au Thursday, 25 August 2022 On the Couch EmailJasmindawithJasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au DEAR BUSINESS OWNERS Advertising and Marketing works for your business. Call today for pricing and options to be inside the local newspaper. 4981 8882/ ads@newsofthearea.com.au

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Kimmy L. Dear Kimmy, The fact that the first thing I did was to look up whether that hybrid was possible, maybe says more about me than your partner. I was unsuccessful; however, you can cross a llama with a camel (known as a cama).Arather moody animal apparently, which is little Personally,wonder.Ilike abstract artwork in bedrooms (though not as abstract as the image I conjure with the sheep/llama combo and their baby shama offspring). There are definitely some no-go zones in what adorns a bedroom wall. Family portraits can be very unpalatable - particularly when they include Uncle Roger. Religious artefacts, you know the Virgin Mary, Jesus on a Cross, Moses parting the seas, are better placed in another location, although I think a Buddha statue could be quite calming. I'm sure your partner could integrate this with some wind chimes, prayer flags, a mandala bedspread and some incense (all these can be purchased off Etsy, which seems a bit kitsch, but there you go). You know, the best bet for bedrooms is subdued lighting (candles are lovely), natural hues, and lots of plants. Artwork is very subjective and, as you've found, not always conducive to creating the right mood.

Our Pennant Teams enjoyed a successful first day of play on Saturday 13 August with all competing sides winning their matches. Division 3 defeated Beresfield 69-41 (10 pts), Division 4 (1) defeated Lowlands 71-42 (10 pts) and Division 4 (2) defeated Carrington in a tight game 6261 shots (9 pts.) Division 2 had a bye. (11) Julie Walker (22) 32c/b; B Grade: Marg Reimer (31) 35, Barbara Clark (29) Pfenningwerth34c/b,Elizabeth(32)34c/b; C Grade: Ruth Buchanan (44) 36, Carol Gilmour (33) 35c/, Norma Hocking (35) 35.

Wednesday 17 August: Men's Stableford Brush Box: A Grade: David Warder (9) 36, Greg Spake (15) 35; B Grade: Brian Hammond (22) 40, Rod Cox (16) 38c/b; C Grade: Steve Ryan (26) 37, Thomas Thornton (28) 36. Men's Stableford: Xmas Course: A Grade: c/b, Julie Anne Taylor (39) 39, Annette Rumble (36) 37; Men's Christmas Course: Overall Winners: Steve Brown (10) 38; Vets Stableford:1: Neilson Warburton 21: 2: Martyn Jeggo 20: Friday 19 August: Women's 35;(29)37(19)(14)WilsonCourse:Men'sAnicichJudyJohnsonKrisStableford:Stableford:Brushbox:division1;Heggie(18)41,Diana(21)39;division2;Schultz(39)37,Shirley(46)36;StablefordBrushAGrade:Steven(15)39,GuyJennings37;BGrade:BarryLeo38,PeterBowles(22)c/b;CGrade:RayBaunach35c/b,AlanBentley(28) Saturday 20 August: Women’s Stableford: Overall Winners: 1 Jaki Stewart (20) 34, Barbara Frost (16) 30, Robyn Roacher (19) 27 Men’s Stableford A Grade: Mark Galloway (13) 37, Gary Watt (10) 36;B Grade:Brian Pobje (17) 39, Glen Shorter (20) 38;C Grade: Ron Gabb (32) 40, Andrew Driscoll (30) 38; Men’s Stableford Gymea Course: A Grade: Ron Castles (12) 41, Allan Daubaras (11) 40; B Grade: Bob Kew (16) 41, Neil Russell (16) 39 c/b; C Grade: Ross Skinner (36) 39, Steve Jones (28) 38;

By Trevor DAVIES

THE Final of the Club Pairs was played on Sunday 14 August and was a game of fluctuating fortunes. The pairing of Mick Rowan and Paul Croucher (Skip) dropped 6 shots on the first end against Bill and Terry Smith. The game progressed until the last end when Mick and Paul led by 24-16 shots and dropped another six shots to level the scores at 24 all. An extra end was played to determine the winner with Mick drawing the winning bowl to claim the title by 25-24 shots. An enthralling game appreciated by the spectators present. The Final of the Club Triples was also played on the same day with the combination of Dean Ward, Dick Hadley and Adam Clements (Skip) lining up against the team of Wally Kocuiba, Rod Cue and John McCartney. A fairly even game throughout with the Adam Clements team prevailing over the McCartney by 21-16 shots. In the semi-final the Clements team defeated the team of Paul Wilson, Brian Hitchcock and Tony Baker by 26-17 shots and the McCartney trio defeated the defending champions, Leo Payne, Bill and Terry Smith by 31-24 shots. At copy time the Club Mixed Pairs was up to the Quarter Finals stage.

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Clifford Fallan (4) 40, Shaun O’Malley (2) 38c/b; B Grade: Laurence Van Niekerk (16) 40, Trevor Plane (21) 39c/b; C Grade: Bill Van der Reyden (34) 40c/b, Alan Bentley (28)40. Thursday 18 August: Women’s Christmas:StablefordAGrade: Wendy heapy (26) 38, Kath Allen (26) 36 c/b, PfennigwerthElizabeth(32)36; B Grade: Alex Poulus (42) 39

q Stockton 2022 Club Pairs Winners on left Paul Croucher (Skip) and Mick Rowan with runners up Bill and Terry Smith (Skip).

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THE Thompson Trophy is Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s intra-club Golf Croquet Singles competition. Since 2016, the competition has been played in separate grades based on handicap: A Grade (handicaps -6 to 4), B Grade (5 to 8) and C Grade (9 and above) plus, commencing in 2022, a Novice Grade (14 and over and no previous competition win).

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The C Grade championship was played on Sunday 14 August 2022. Following weeks of unsettled weather, the players enjoyed a beautiful late winter day which resulted in 18 members contesting the Thechampionship.competition was played as two blocks of four and two blocks of five with the winners of each block playing a semi-final and final. The members contesting the final were Bev Apps, Faby Batho, Beryl Chalkley, Col Chalkley, Pat Edmonds, Barry Elliott, Marion Graff, Les Guzowski, Allen Lees, Rod Peet, Vivienne Pitt, Jan Puckeridge, Marty Quirke, Ros Slaughter, Kay Smith, Ian Spight, Rosemary Taylor and Jenny Turner. In the qualifying round-robin block play, the results were: Col Chalkley (3 wins from 3 games) won Block A with Allen Lees; Ian Spright (3 from 4) won Block B on hoop count-back from Kay Smith; Rod Peet (3 from 3) won Block C from Beryl Chalkley; and Barry Elliott (3 from 4) won Block D on hoop countback from Les Guzowski. In the semi-finals, Ian beat Col 7-2 and Barry beat Rod 7-4. The final was a very close contest with the only one hoop separating Ian and Barry throughout. Ian was in the box seat in the later stages leading 6-5 with 2 hoops to play, but Barry staged a great come-back to triumph 7-6. For further information about the Club, visit nelsonbaycroquet. org.au or e-mail nelsonbaycroquet@ gmail.com

By David WILSON

Ian Spight, Margaret Thompson, Barry Elliott and David Wilson.