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By Tara CAMPBELL HAWK jet fighters from RAAF Base Williamtown have returned to the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range for a month-long training program.

The program, which began Monday, continues until 19 August.

Commander Air Combat Group, Air Commodore Tim Alsop, said East Medowie, Salt Ash and Lemon Tree Passage residents could expect the range to be used consistently from 9am to 5pm during the period.

"Aircrew always minimise their use of the range; once proficiency has been attained, they move onto the next stage of

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year after a four-year-old died in a boating accident in the Karuah River last year.

Newcastle Local Court last week heard 36-year-old Tamarah Eaton caused the drowning of a four-year-old when the kayak the pair were in capsized.

Ms Eaton pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated culpable navigation causing death.

On 1 June 2021, Ms Eaton and the young girl were paired up in a kayak for fishing at Mallabula Point, in a protected waterway on the southern shore of the Karuah River.

Ms Eaton and the girl were part of a small group who decided to go fishing, including family and

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Eaton returned a blood alcohol reading of 0.250, five times the legal blood alcohol limit.

While trying to navigate to shore, Eaton "caused the kayak to overturn", the agreed statement of facts said, however it is not known exactly what happened.

Ms Eaton has repeatedly told police and doctors she has no recollection of what happened.

"I could remember turning the kayak around to come back to shore and then seeing the lights of a rescue helicopter,” Ms Eaton said.

She told police she had drunk vodka at a friend's house in the early hours of 1 June and then gone to sleep.

She said she had not

SAAWR (Salt Ash Air Weapons Range).''

Air Commodore Alsop said a fourth week may be scheduled if weather conditions restrict training objectives.

Fighter jet aircrew training operations are scheduled for weekdays only between 9am and

5pm.

"There is currently no programmed training scheduled for F-35A Lightning II aircraft on SAAWR. “We will advise if the program changes," he said.

"PC-21 aircraft also operate intermittently on the range, in

strike force investigation into drug supply.

Strike Force Goondi was established in February, investigating the alleged drug supply at a premises on Shoal Bay Road.

Last week, these investigations led to the arrest of two men aged 42-years-old and one 32-year-old female at Nelson Bay Police Station.

At approximately 8:30am on Thursday morning, the three were arrested.

"One of the 42-year-old men was charged with two counts of supply prohibited drug (cocaine), the other 42-year-old man and 32-year-old woman were each charged with one count of supply prohibited drug (cocaine)," a spokesperson from the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District said.

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friends, but were not related and had never met.

They were paired up in Eaton's kayak because it was the largest and initially fished close to the shore.

In the early hours of the morning of 1 June, Ms Eaton had consumed a large amount of alcohol and it was approximately between 1:36PM and 1:58PM that afternoon when she was trying to navigate back to shore that the kayak overturned.

The four-year-old tragically drowned, while Ms Eaton managed to swim to shore.

Although safety equipment is mandatory in kayaks, neither was wearing a life jacket at the time of the drowning.

Following investigation, Ms

their course," Air Commodore Alsop said.

"Air Force has a responsibility to ensure personnel are ready and able to deploy at short notice and this involves necessary airto-ground training employed at

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The court heard Eaton was serving a ten-month intensive corrections order for high-range drink driving at the time she caused the girl's death.

Eaton was represented by solicitor advocate Monica Wilson when she appeared in Newcastle Local Court last week.

The Department of Public Prosecutions applied to have her detained while she awaits sentence under recent changes to the bail laws, but the detention application was ultimately refused

by Magistrate Peter Feather.

Eaton will next appear in Newcastle District Court in August and will face a maximum of fourteen years’ jail when she is sentenced later in the year.

support of Number Four Squadron combat control and joint terminal attack training."

Air Commodore Alsop said every effort was made to minimise any inconvenience to residents during SAAWR training and advised the range schedule could change at short notice because of weather or operational considerations.

Arrests made following Shoal Bay drug investigation

By Tara CAMPBELL POLICE from the Port StephensHunter Police District have charged three people following a Shoal Bay

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The three received strict conditional bail.

They are due to face Raymond Terrace Local Court on 8 August 2022.

Investigations are ongoing and police urge anyone with information about the incident which could assist officers attached to Strike Force Goondi to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the online reporting site at https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.

POLICE are investigating several items seized during a raid at a Raymond Terrace home, which allegedly turned up drugs and weapons in the past week.

Police from the Port Stephens Hunter District investigated a premises on Tathra Street, which is understood to be linked to a man in custody and before the courts for alleged pursuit and carjacking charges.

A search warrant was executed by police from the district on Tuesday 19 July as part of an ongoing investigation.

During the raid police allegedly found methylamphetamine, a liquid substance believed to be GBH, MDMA, cannabis, ammunition and prohibited weapons.

Police also seized a number of electronic devices at the premises.

A NSW Police spokesman said the items are being forensically examined and no charges have yet been laid.

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Office 82 Port Stephens Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 Mail PO Box 82, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 Phone 02 4987 4455 Fax 02 4987 4466 Email portstephens@parliament.nsw.gov.au

RAAF Base Williamtown fighter jet squadron programmed training on Salt Ash Air Weapons Range for July to November 2022 includes: • 25 to 29 July – Multiple Hawk aircraft; • 1 to 5 August - Multiple Hawk aircraft; • 15 to 19 August - Multiple Hawk aircraft; A fourth week may be scheduled if weather conditions restrict training objectives.

PC-21 aircraft operate intermittently on the range in support of Number Four Squadron combat control and joint terminal attack training programs.

Every effort is made to minimise inconvenience to residents during SAAWR training. Residents are advised the range schedule can change at short notice due to weather or operational considerations.

For further information please call 1800 033 200, or refer to https://www.airforce.gov.au/operations/flying-operations or https://aircraftnoisemap.airforce.gov.au/assets/site.html?806#base/1

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National Drug Strategy Household Survey

By Tara CAMPBELL

THE Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released the data from their 2019 household survey on Australia’s attitudes towards drugs.

The 2019 National Drug Strategy Household Survey report showed that overall, fewer Australians are smoking tobacco daily, more Australians are giving up or

reducing their alcohol intake and the rates of substance use are falling among younger generations.

Port Stephens residents contributed to the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie data which discussed the regions’ attitudes to alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and other illicit drugs.

Regarding alcohol use, 85 per cent of residents

supported more severe legal penalties for drink driving and 54 per cent opposed increasing the price of alcohol.

The support for reducing opening hours at pubs and clubs reduced from a 52 per cent support in 2010 to now being just over 30 per cent of residents supporting reduced hours.

More than half the respondents (60 per cent) disprove of the regular use

of tobacco by an adult, whilst 69 per cent supported raising the age to purchase tobacco products to 21.

This result was notably higher than the state total of 64 per cent and the Australiawide total of 63 per cent of residents in support of raising the age.

81 per cent of residents supported raising the tax on tobacco to discourage smoking, and 74 per cent

approved restricting the use of e-cigarettes in public places.

The region’s attitude towards cannabis has changed significantly since 2010, with 78 per cent of residents now believing that possession of cannabis for personal use should not be a criminal offence, and 55 per cent stating that no action should be given to people found with cannabis.

The percentage of

was arrested by Police at a Heatherbrae Service Station on Thursday 21 July on a journey from Queensland to Sydney allegedly couriering 11kg of cocaine inside two fridges in the back of a utility vehicle.

AFP Assistant Commissioner Kirsty Schofield said it came as Operation Merriden uncovered an "industrialsized, purpose-built cocaine production laboratory" at Durong, about 300km northwest of Brisbane.

Police allege cocaine hidden in another substance inside buckets was being extracted at the rural

property, which is believed to have been capable of producing 700kg of the drug.

Six people were charged in Queensland and a 33-yearold man, believed to be receiving instructions from overseas, was arrested in Darwin.

The AFP had been watching the set-up of the facility in rural Queensland and the 11kg of cocaine seized at Heatherbrae was the first batch the lab had produced.

Some of those arrested on Thursday have links to outlaw motorcycle gangs.

"We believe this syndicate was planning to distribute hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from this custombuilt laboratory," Assistant

Commissioner Schofield said on Friday.

"What we found was that this syndicate was an unrelenting, well-resourced cartel that has gone to significant lengths to conceal

themselves from Australian law enforcement.

"We believe the Australian arm of this syndicate was onselling these drugs to other distributors.

"These organised

crime syndicates are wellresourced and are operating as international business enterprises using multipronged approaches to achieve their business outcomes," she said.

roads and transport in 202223, with the commitment totalling $10.6 billion.

Regional Transport and Roads Minister Sam Farraway said, “More than ever before, this year’s Budget is about investing in projects that better connect regional communities for generations to come”.

“Regional NSW has been challenged by natural disasters and the pandemic, so I know that our transport planning and delivery needs to be agile and adaptable to

better respond to changes in commuter needs and travel patterns.

“We are focused on building back better so our communities can build their way forward.

“This commitment is highlighted by our $156.3 million commitment, matched by the Commonwealth Government, to strengthen long-term resilience and connections for regional communities with a priority on supporting those on the

NSW North Coast,” he said.

This year’s NSW State Budget will deliver a record $39.8 billion in funding for transport infrastructure and service delivery in 2022-23.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, critical construction and maintenance work across the NSW roads and transport networks, including projects in regional and rural areas, ensured more than 130,000 people directly or indirectly were kept in a job.

Included in the funding

is $510 million for regional bus services, including dedicated school services, however at this stage there is no indication if this will stop transport issues faced by students in Medowie.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington has long been advocating for the Nelson Bay Road duplication and a public high school at Medowie to ensure students don’t miss school because of busservice outages.

When it comes to roads

within the package there are two of note for those living in Port Stephens and the Myall Coast.

There has been $117.9 million allocated to continue planning the jointly-funded M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace and to begin early works to widen Hexham Straight and $13.9 million to upgrade Nelson Bay Road, duplicating it from Williamtown to Bobs Farm.

Man arrested in cocaine operation in Heatherbrae

By Tara CAMPBELL

A MAN has been arrested for alleged involvement in a cocaine operation in Heatherbrae.

Police will allege the man was carrying cocaine as part of a South American crime effort to smuggle drugs into Australia and distribute them.

Currently, the Australian Federal Police have charged nine people across NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory, dismantling the Colombian operation they say was capable of putting hundreds of kilograms of cocaine on the streets.

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residents in support of the legalisation of cannabis rose from 28 per cent in 2010 to 41 per cent.

Finally, regarding illicit drugs, 53 per cent of the region was in support of pill testing, however, the most-supported method of dealing with those found in possession of drugs was law enforcement, followed by education and then treatment.

q The fridges in the ute that allegedly contained cocaine. Photo: Australian Federal Police.

Government comes good on road funding

By Marian SAMPSON IT’S been a long time coming but there is now funding for the duplication of Nelson Bay Road and works on Hexham Straight.

Heavy traffic on both roads both create delays during peak hour.

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New proposed flight paths unveiled

By Tara CAMPBELL

COMMERCIAL flight paths are changing for Newcastle Airport and the community can now comment on the plans.

Williamtown will be most affected.

In line with recommendations of a Joint

would result in a change to how some communities experience aircraft operations.

“Where operationally safe, flight paths have been designed to minimise impacts to communities, particularly in relation to aircraft noise.

“Where residential areas cannot be avoided, we have attempted to design the airspace so operations can be distributed and noise shared, and to avoid the most-populated areas where possible.

“Noise impact assessments have been undertaken to identify the levels of aircraft noise that may potentially be experienced in different communities,” Airservices said.

Following on from feedback gained during the early engagement phase in 2021, Airservices now has the proposed preliminary airspace design open for community consultation.

Extended trading hours for Aussie sporting events PUBS and clubs are set to receive a major boost, after the NSW Government extended trading hours for upcoming major sports events, including the FIFA World Cup soccer finals, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup cricket finals and the Commonwealth Games.

This may be good news for sports fans however workers behind the bars and residents

q The proposed commercial flight path design for Newcastle Airport. Photo: supplied.

Aeronautical Study of Williamtown Airspace from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and RAAF, Airservices is working with Defence on new airspace and flight design for Williamtown.

The proposed airspace design aims to improve the safety and efficiency of airspace operations by introducing new regulations to separate civilian and military aircraft.

A spokesperson from Airservices said the proposed flight paths for Williamtown

q The actual tracks for Port Stephens flights. Photo: supplied.

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living nearby may feel a little differently.

The extended trading hours are for set dates between now and Christmas, with three FIFA events seeing pubs and clubs able to stay open until 5am on the proviso that Australia is playing and a live broadcast is shown on the premises during the extended trading period.

Minister for Hospitality and Racing Kevin Anderson

said the late night trading hours will support the State’s venues and encourage sports fans to come together to watch all the live action on big screens.

“The NSW Government’s trading extensions for major sports and cultural events have become increasingly popular as more people get out and about and socialise in licensed venues,” Mr Anderson said.

A number of in-person community consolations are available, as well as online feedback forms.

The community consultation sessions are as follows: Wednesday 27 July: Carrington Community Centre 4:30pm-7:30pm; Thursday 28 July: Raymond Terrace Senior Citizens Hall 10am-1pm; Thursday 28 July: Seaham Scout Hall 4:30pm-7:30pm; Friday 29 July: Kurri Kurri Senior Citizens Hall 4:30pm-

“The late night trading not only supports hospitality businesses and the economy, it also gives sports fans the chance to head to their local to watch these great sporting events and cheer on the green and gold.

ClubsNSW CEO Josh Landis welcomed the announcement and said the extended trading hours will give venues across the State a major boost.

“We know the past few years have been tough for our clubs, and it’s proactive decisions like this by the NSW Government that are key to helping them in their recovery,” Mr Landis said.

“This Extending trading hours during major sporting events will be great for the community, and I urge people to get out and give back to the venues that support them.”

Australian Hotels Association CEO John Whelan said there’s no better place to watch Aussie athletes compete than down at your

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This trading extension really is a victory for common-sense and we thank Minister Anderson for the initiative after what’s been an incredibly difficult time for hotels across NSW,” Mr Whelan said.

The extended trading hours do not apply to takeaway alcohol sales.

Venues already approved to trade during or beyond the extended hours can operate as usual.

The extended trading hours include a midnight close on July 31, and August 7 for the Commonwealth Games, October 2 for the NRL Grand Final and October 9 for the Bathurst 1000.

The ICC World Cup matches on October 16 and November 6 and November 13 will see the venues close at midnight, and matches on October 25 and 27 will see venues close at 1.30am providing Australia is playing and a live broadcast of the event is shown at the venue.

Similarly for the FIFA World Cup events on November 30 and December 4 venues can trade until 5am and on Sunday 4 December they do not have to close until 10am providing Australia is playing and a live broadcast of round 16 is being shown at the venue.

On December 11 for the Quarter finals it is a 10am close if Australia is playing and on December 17 and 18 a 5am close if the FIFA Men’s World Cup is being broadcast and Australia is playing.

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Feedback sought on bush fire risk management PORT STEPHENS residents are being encouraged to view and provide feedback on the Lower Hunter Bush Fire Management Committee’s updated Bush Fire Risk Management Plan (BFRMP).

Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services Geoff Provest said strong local community

input is important to achieve best practice bush fire protection.

“Our RFS firefighters and other emergency service volunteers have been doing an amazing job through a series of disasters lately, and they can get even better if locals get involved and share their experiences and skills,”

Country Bridges

By Marian SAMPSON

THE NSW Government is moving to replace wooden bridges across the state.

In Port Stephens Council local government area the Notts Creek Bridge in Oakendale Road, Glen Oak, will be replaced.

Regional Transport and Roads Minister Sam Farraway said $49.25 million had been awarded to replace 34 timber bridges with concrete bridges across 21 Local Government Areas (LGA) in NSW. “Our government is getting on with the job of building infrastructure to better withstand extreme weather events and protect our supply chain,” Mr Farraway said.

“That’s why we’re pushing ahead with Round 2A of the Fixing Country Bridges program in LGAs where councils are ready to get to work, so these projects can get started.

“We’ll continue to work with councils across the rest of the state, many of which have been hit hard by natural disasters like floods to firm up the remaining bridges.

“With each bridge replaced, we’re opening up more efficient routes for heavy vehicles, from freighters to the local school bus and Rural Fire Service tankers.

“Improving access for freight companies helps them to reduce their operational costs, which will ultimately reduce costs for NSW families when buying the goods at the local supermarket.”

A total of $290 million has already been awarded to councils under Round One of Fixing Country Bridges to replace more than 400 timber structures across 54 LGAs.

One of the additional benefits to Councils is a reduced ongoing maintenance cost.

The outcome of all other eligible applications submitted in Round Two of the Fixing Country Bridges Program is expected to be announced towards the end of 2022.

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Mr Provest said.

Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter Taylor Martin said the Lower Hunter is the first area in NSW to use a new process for mapping, analysing and addressing bush fire risk.

“The NSW Bushfire Inquiry following the 2019/20 Black Summer

recommended implementing this new process for bush fire risk management planning, which incorporates new modelling and methods for assessing the danger to people and property,” Mr Martin said.

Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell said the local knowledge and

insights of residents would form an invaluable part of the BFRMP. “I’m encouraging everyone interested to view the draft plan and provide their feedback on how we can effectively prepare for when a bush fire does occur,” Mr Layzell said.

The Lower Hunter draft

BFRMP is now on public exhibition for 42 days, online at www.rfs.nsw.gov. au, and available to view at local council offices and Fire Control Centres.

The BFRMP is a partnership between the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire & Rescue NSW, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Forestry Corporation, local councils and other key stakeholders.

Recruitment for General Manager underway

By Tara CAMPBELL

FOLLOWING the retirement of Port Stephens Council General Manager Wayne Wallis in May this year, recruitment to secure a new General Manager has been endorsed by Council at the recent Port Stephens Council Meeting.

Council has endorsed the proposed recruitment process, elected both the members of the recruitment panel and agreed to a process.

The panel will include Mayor Ryan Palmer, Deputy Mayor Steve Tucker, East Ward Councillors Leah Anderson and Glen Dunkley and West Ward Councillors Giacomo Arnott and Peter Kafer.

The Councillors will be supported by an external recruitment specialist.

Mayor Ryan Palmer said finding the right person for this role is critical to the long-term success of Council and the community.

“There are 547 equivalent full-time employees at Port Stephens Council who deliver 60 unique services across our community,” Mayor Palmer said.

“Port Stephens is part of the Hunter Region – the fastest growing regional economy in Australia, home to Newcastle Airport and the Williamtown Special Activation Precinct, a vibrant visitor economy and a flourishing manufacturing sector.

“This area is one of the most naturally beautiful locations on the East Coast of Australia and really does offer an enviable lifestyle for those that live and work here,” he said.

Councils Acting Group Manager Corporate Services Zoe Pattison said, “We’re expecting strong interest in this role from candidates around Australia.

“This year, Council achieved an 82-percent result for employee engagement – which means eight out of ten employees

are engaged and happy to be working for Port Stephens Council,” she said.

Mayor Palmer believes the panel tasked with appointing a General Manager has a shared vision and desire to find a recruit that will enhance the organisation's culture,” Mayor Palmer said. “(We’re aiming for) A culture consisting of an engaged and resilient team, strong healthy and collaborative relationships and a genuine reputation for improving the wellbeing and liveability of those that live, work and visit Port Stephens.

The General Manager Recruitment process began on 13 July with an appointment expected to be made and announced by late August.

The position can be viewed on https://portstephens.csod.com/ux/ats/ careersite/1/home/requisition/662?c =portstephens

Guy Sebastian, Emma Donovan and The Veronicas.

Jacob has performed at events including the illustrious 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games ceremonies, 2018 UON International Choral Tour in Canada, and 2018 RUOK? 'Conversation Convoy', and various community events across the country.

“Music gives a definition to who we are,” he said.

“I love being able to share that and a piece of who I am with others.

“Music and writing give me a safe space to emote or share experiences or observations that surround my life.”

Jacob released his National Indigenous Story Award-winning debut single 'Bullyman' in July 2019, which has charted on the iTunes Alternative Chart (#8) and the iTunes All Genres Chart (#69).

‘Bullyman’ also charted on the 2021 (#53) and 2022 (#15) Triple A Original 100 Countdown.

‘Bullyman’ has also been used in schools in his local area and around Australia in the school curriculum to assist students’ education.

'I'm Not Coming Home' was released in February 2020, the brooding lyrics describe a journey of straying from one’s self while blending a demise derived from Jacob and his co-writer's own trials and tribulations.

'I'm Not Coming Home' also charted on the 2022 (#13) Triple A Original 100 Countdown.

In between all this, Jacob has continually made room to improve by being a graduate of the AboriginalCentre of Performing Arts (2014-2016), The Academy of Country Music (2016) and The University of Newcastle (Bachelor of Music-Distinction and Master of Creative Industries-Distinction).

Bullyman has been rerecorded with a contemporary pop/RnB and world fusion of soulful vocals.

The track opens with a cinematic prelude transitioning with a Yidaki

(didgeridoo) and toy piano that builds with sweet choral harmonies and traditional percussive elements (clapsticks, Kulap– Torres Strait Islander Shakers, Warup– Torres Strait Islander drum) to lure you into a false sense of security.

Jacob’s solemn yet soulful vocals then sweep the listener away.

The track was co-written with Kevin Bennett during the 2017 DAG SheepStation Writers Retreat.

The gloomy lyrics describe a journey inspired by one of Jacob’s female elders in his community and her story through personal experiences through the Stolen Generation.

The single is available in its original state, however, Jacob has soft released the track via his band camp as a fan exclusive https://jacobridgeway.bandcamp.com/ track/bullyman-reimagined The new release will be generally available on August 4.

‘Bullyman Reimagined’ To Be Released

By Marian SAMPSON

JACOB Ridgeway is a proud First Nations Worimi and Gamilaroi man whose musical talent extends to soulful storytelling.

Born and based in Newcastle and the oldest of six, Jacob Ridgeway spent part of his childhood in his mother’s hometown of Dubbo before the family relocated to his father’s home area of Port Stephens.

The award-winning singer/ songwriter/performer credits the influential dose of 90’s/00’s country and hip-hop/rhythm and blues that his mum would sing to him to provide a soundtrack to his uniquely inspired sound and storytelling.

Jacob Ridgeway told News Of The Area, “I taped over my parent's wedding video to watch Rage when I was three; hustled burned, mixed tapes out of my school bag in my free time for spending money; I was kicked out of my high school music class and didn’t think about singing let alone a career in music for another 10 years.

“I didn’t want to be that small-town ‘shoulda, woulda, coulda’ pub yarn.”

In his late teens to early 20s Jacob had some intense moments that really tested him mentally.

“I finally felt empowered enough to leave everything I had ever known to become everything I have ever wanted to be,” he said.

Jacob’s breakout performance came in 2014 when he was selected to sing ‘My Island Home’ with the backing of the QPAC Choir and William Barton for the climax of the G20 Summit opening.

Opportunities grew over time as Jacob paved his cross-genre path performing, opening, or collaborating with such artists as Jessica Mauboy, Troy CassarDaley, Ash Grunwald, The Last Kinection, Catherine Britt, Shannon Noll, James and John Morrison, Emily Wurramara, Urthboy, MitchTambo, Sally Walker, Sally Whitwell, Buddy Knox, Microwave Jenny, DOBBY, John Paul Young, Kevin Bennett, Thirsty Merc, Damien Leith, Archie Roach,

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Emergency Services update

By Tara CAMPBELL

Outside Heaters Never use barbeque grills or outside heaters inside.

Fire and Rescue NSW are reminding all residents to stay safe this winter and ensure outdoor heaters and barbeque grills are only used outside.

“Outdoor heaters and BBQs produce carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas you can’t see, taste or smell,” said Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Paul Baxter.

q The NSW SES – Port Stephens Unit at the NSW Road Crash Challenge earlier in the year. Photo: NSW SES – Port Stephen Unit.

Criminalisation of Coercive Control Bill calls for Public Comment

By Tara CAMPBELL

THE criminalisation of coercive control has taken a significant step in the last week.

Over the week, the NSW Government has taken another step closer to criminalising coercive control, releasing a draft bill for public comment ahead of its introduction to Parliament.

Coercive control is a form of domestic abuse that involves patterns of behaviour which have the cumulative effect of denying victim-survivors their autonomy and independence.

This abuse can involve physical, sexual, psychological or financial abuse.

According to the Australian Institute of Criminology, one in ten women have experienced coercive control in the past three months.

With the announcement of

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this Bill for public comment, residents from Port Stephens will be able to have their comments on coercive control heard before the Bill is introduced to Parliament.

Australia-wide sexual, domestic and family violence support service, Full Stop Australia, has been pushing for this reform for many years on behalf of residents.

Full Stop Australia CEO Hayley Foster says that this reform could serve as a blueprint for other states and territories.

"Finally, the law will catch up to our current understanding of domestic and family violence," Ms Foster said.

"As a result of these reforms women and children in particular will be much safer."

Coercive control is a significant ‘red flag’ for intimate partner homicide.

The Domestic Violence

Death Review Team Report 2017-19 noted that 111 of the 112 intimate partner domestic violence homicides that occurred in NSW between 10 March 2008 and 30 June 2016 that it reviewed, the relationship was characterised by the abuser’s use of coercive and controlling behaviours toward the victim.

“This reform will send a clear message to everyone across all regions, that abusive behaviours will not be tolerated,” Ms Foster said.

Submissions on the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022 can be made via the NSW Government’s ‘Have Your Say’ website at https://www.nsw. gov.au/have-your-say.

Consultation closes 31 August 2022.

The NSW Government is well-advanced to introduce a final Bill to Parliament in Spring 2022.

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Russell.

John has served this role for many years, has travelled far and wide chasing smoke and has also been involved in large fires around the Port Stephens area.

John is also heavily involved in running district courses such as the Breathing Apparatus Operator course, of which he is assessor.

Australasian Rescue Challenge On Tuesday 20 July, one of the NSW SES - Port Stephens Unit rescue teams headed off to the 2022 Australasian Rescue Challenge in Tamworth.

The Challenge is a multiday competition that includes q Group Captain John Russell is leaving the Lower Hunter multiple scenarios testing skills across road rescue and to head to Albury. Photo: Soliders Point Rural Fire Brigade. trauma response.

After scoring highly in the 2022 NSW Road Crash Rescue “When it builds up inside Centre on 13 11 26. your home, carbon monoxide In an emergency, call Triple Challenge in Dubbo during May 2022 the team was awarded gas can kill without warning,” Zero (000) immediately. the opportunity to compete at he said.

Farewell Group Captain For advice about suspected Last weekend the NSW the National event.

It was the team’s first time carbon monoxide poisoning, RFS Lower Hunter District competing at a national level. call the Poisons Information farewelled Group Captain John

High alert for Footand-Mouth Disease

By Tara CAMPBELL

LOCAL livestock owners are on high alert after Foot-and-Mouth Disease fragments were found in imported meat in Melbourne and Adelaide.

Though it has been detected in meat products, an outbreak of the disease has not been declared here.

Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highlycontagious animal disease that affects all clovenhoofed animals including cattle, sheep, goats, camelids, deer and pigs.

FMD can be spread through close contact between animals and carried on animal products, equipment, people’s clothing or carried by the wind.

FMD outbreaks are common in Asia, the Middle East, South America and parts of

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Africa.

In May 2022 an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth disease was officially reported in cattle in Indonesia.

The exotic Lumpy Skin Disease is also now present in Indonesia and last week the first detection of the disease was noted in Australia.

Local Land Services Director of Animal Biosecurity and Welfare, Paul Hutchings, told News Of The Area the LLS is working with district vets and biosecurity officers to carry out animal disease surveillance and investigations across the state.

“Additionally, we are working with saleyards, producer groups and landholders to increase awareness of FMD and other exotic diseases like Lumpy Skin Disease and providing advice about prevention and preparedness activities that are within people’s control,” he said.

LLS is encouraging

landholders to focus on effective biosecurity measures on-farm.

“The best thing livestock managers can do right now is to refresh their biosecurity plan, learn the common symptoms of FMD and Lumpy Skin Disease and closely monitor their livestock,” Mr Hutchings said.

Landholders should immediately report any suspected cases to the Emergency Animal Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 675 888, or their LLS District Veterinarian by phoning 1300 795 299.

Australia has longstanding arrangements in place to manage animal disease outbreaks.

The ‘AUSVETPLAN Foot-and-Mouth Disease Response Strategy’ describes the nationallyagreed approach to control and eradicate FMD should it occur in Australia.

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Dear Jasminda,

READING by Lynne Miles: Genesis 1: 9 & 13 (Abridged) "And God said, "Let the water under the sky be gathered to one place and let dry ground appear." He called the dry ground "land" and the water "seas." Then God said, "Let the land produce vegetation: seed bearing plants and trees bearing fruit according to their various kinds." And it was so. And God saw that it was good. And there was evening and morning the third day."

Dan Pedersen joins NOTA as guest editor NEWS Of The Area (NOTA) welcomes veteran journalist and editor Daniel Pedersen to the organisation in a three week guest editing role while regular editor Doug Connor is on leave.

Dan will take on the editing of NOTA’s four community newspaper titles during this period.

Dan joins NOTA with decades of journalism experience under his belt,

having held reporting, editing and senior management roles in media outlets across Australia and Asia.

Most recently Dan held the role of Deputy Editor at The Land newspaper.

Dan is also a published author, having been commissioned to write a book about the Karen ethnic minority in Burma.

The resulting book, entitled ‘Secret Genocide,

Voices of the Karen of Burma’ was released worldwide in February 2011.

Opinion pieces, letters to the editor, sports results and community submissions for all NOTA publications should be directed to Dan from now until Monday 22 August.

Dan can be reached at media@newsofthearea. com.au or 0483 019 964.

Doug Connor’s inbox (doug@newsofthearea.com. au) and phone will not be regularly checked during this time.

Croquet NSW State Division Two Championships

By David WILSON

THE Croquet NSW State Division Two (handicaps five to eight) Golf Croquet Doubles and Singles were held at Ballina and Byron Bay Croquet Clubs on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 July (doubles) and Friday 15 to Sunday 17 (singles).

Liz Friend, Sherry Gordon and Rae Uptin from Nelson Bay travelled to Ballina and Byron Bay. All entered the singles and Liz and Rae entered the doubles. 22 players contested the singles with 14 pairs contesting the doubles.

In the singles, all three Nelson Bay players reached the finals play-off after the qualifying round-robin blocks.

Sherry (winning 4 from 5 games) and Liz (winning 3 from 4 games) topped their respective blocks with Rae finishing 3rd in her block.

In the finals knock-out play, Sherry beat Sharon Daley (Ballina) 7-4 and Helen McKay

I AM a non-drinker and I get sick of having to explain to people why I don't drink. It is almost as though I am telling them that I have a socially unacceptable illness.

Why can't people just accept that I don't enjoy drinking alcohol. I don't like the way it makes me feel, and I don't like the way it makes other people look and act.

Mr Jarrod P Dear Jarrod, BOTH anecdotally and through surveys, there's no denying that Australians are big drinkers.

An international survey found we were the heaviest drinkers in the world, drinking to the point of being drunk an average of 27 times a

Outright winner: Adam Cowie 66 Runner up: Brian Riddell 69 Bonus points winner: Ed Martin 68

year.

Those are some pretty heavy statistics.

Expressions like 'wine time' or 'mummy needs a wine' make drinking a badge of honour.

There's nothing wrong with enjoying a drink, but when it turns from social to antisocial, it loses its appeal.

It's unacceptable for your friends and associates to not be accepting of your nondrinking status. Maybe you just need to find a line that clearly states your position" "I'm in a delicate way" (since you're a male, that will be sure to shut them up).

"I'm the designated driver" (I'm just being responsible; leave me alone).

"I need steady hands for what I'm doing tonight" (wink suggestively).

"The last time I drank heavily I woke up in a compromising position with your (neighbour/boss/wife/Labrador/fondue pot -take your pick).

Alternatively, you could just order a mocktail so they leave you alone, or find a group of friends who don't need to be completely sozzled to enjoy life.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Still dodging potholes in roads OPINION DEAR News Of The Area,

HOW lucky are we disabled, fixed low-income residents of Port Stephens LGA to have community newspapers to keep us informed of the wants of councillors, and the community’s needs.

First, I refer to a letter from John Fletcher (Examiner 21/07/22) regarding the state of our roads.

A long held belief that local councils have three main responsibilities - roads, rates and rubbish - is certainly not one held by Port Stephens Council.

In Raymond Terrace too often we negotiate streets by playing dodgems.

In my area there is one lengthy trough in the road close to my neighbour’s driveway which affects four residents.

I reported this to Council in early May, so imagine the exacerbation by our recent weather.

My neighbour has called in person at Council

Chambers twice, the second time to advise she has had to replace a tyre, just one so far.

Yes, Mr Fletcher, I share your comments and questions.

Regarding an article on 14/07/22 in News Of The Area headed ‘Independent experts say it’s time for a change’, I ask: 1) These internationally recognised experts are recognised by which countries?

2) In what field are they experts?

3) Does that field have a direct bearing on the exercise executed for the LGA? 4) Why were they chosen for the task?

5) What was the financial cost to ratepayers and residents?

I feel that we are headed for another attempt, Mark II, at a Special Rate Variation, with all the manipulations and falsehoods put forth for Mark I. Regards, Elizabeth MEADER Raymond Terrace.

Nelson Bay Golf Club q Nelson Bay entrants: Sherry Gordon, Liz Friend and Rae Uptin.

(Byron Bay) 7-3/ 7-0 before losing to the eventual winner Dhillon Tiffin (Byron Bay) 5-7/ 3-7 in the semifinal.

Liz and Rae lost their matches in the first round of the finals, but Rae won the first-round losers play-off to finish 9th.

In the doubles, Liz and Rae qualified for the finals play-off, but lost to Ian Donald & Robert Ey (Canberra) 1-7 in the first round.

For further information about the Club, visit nelsonbaycroquet.org.au or e-mail nelsonbaycroquet@ gmail.com

NELSON Bay Golf Club result roundup 17 July – 23 July 2022.

Sunday 17 July: Men's Stableford Brush: Nearest the Pin: Bob Kew (16) 34 c/b, Dudley Herbert (22) 34 c/b, Steve Punshon (29) 34.

Ladies Stableford Brush: Nearest the Pin: Marg Reimer (29) 35 c/b, Fran Giudes (16) 35

Monday 18 July: Men’s Veterans Stableford: division 1: Grant Kennett (22), Rob Butler (22); division 2: Brian Stewart (26), William Salter (25).

Wednesday 20 July: Men’s Stableford Brushbox Course: A Grade: Wayne Cleaver (13) 35, Greg Bezuidenhout (13) 34c/b; B Grade: Michael Hoare (16) 40, Neil Russell (16) 36; C Grade: John Delaney (29) 35, Phil Walker (27) 34.

Men’s Stableford Gymea Course: A Grade: Pk (A) Ron McKay Kennedy (14) 37, Ray Wright (12) 35c/b; B Grade: Money hole Chris Hani (21) 40, Brett Fraser (17) 39; (A) Brian Riddell C Grade: Craig Dews Lucky number: 20 Barry Disch (24) 38, Ron Gabb (34) 37.

There were fourteen players.

Congratulations to all the Thursday 21 July: winners. Next game 29 July, Men's Stableford Brush Course: Ray Whitehouse second round of the Club (14) 36, Steven Brown (10) 34, John Townsend Championships.

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Runner up: John McDonald 71 Ball winners: John Clayton 73, Matt Baldwin 74, Ron McKay 75, Peter Rados 75, Ron Dews 76 and Colin Marsden 78.

Bradman Award: Bill McMaster D&C4th

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Women's Stableford: A Grade: Dianne Moon (24) 35, Pat Harrold (33) 32 C/B; B Grade: Jean O’Reilly (37) 34, Annette Rumble (35) 32 C/B Men's Veterans Stableford: Stuart Manely 21, Tony Johnston 20.

Friday 22 July: Men's Stableford Gymea Course: A Grade: Mitchell Metcalfe (8) 34c/b, Chris Mawson (13) 34; B Grade: Bob Kew (17) 38, Robert Paul (22) 37; C Grade: John Delaney (30) 39c/b; Frank Vandruten (27) 39.

Women's Stableford: division 1: Robyn Butler (17) 36, Nicola Bethwaite (26) 34 c/b.

Saturday 23 July Men's Stableford Brush Courses: A Grade: Thomas Hammond (15) 39, Peter Gibson (5) 37. B Grade: Peter Jackson (22) 41, Nev Stanfield (18) 38, C Grade: Peter Lakeman (28) 37, Shanyha Liyanage (29) 35 c/b Men's Stableford 4Th Rd Handiskins: A Grade: Chris Baldwin (15) 38, Jason Gascoigne (12) 37 c/b, B Grade: Keith Bryars (19) 39, Dave Flatt (20) 38, C Grade: Craig Mather (24) 33 c/b Yuri Suska (26) 33

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ANSWERS: SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: 1. The top waistcoat button in the portrait is in a different place. 2. A bar is missing from above the drawbridge door.

3. There is no frill at the end of the floor mat. 4. There is one less stripe on the cat’s tail. 5. There are three blue lines in the pattern on the lampshade.

SCRAMBLED WORDS: 1. Vampire. 2. Zombie. 3. Ghost. 4. Witch. 5. Werewolf.

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Golf Course Mechanic

3 x 16” x 6” Sunraysia 6 stud Landcruiser Pattern $75 ono. 0404 094 028

Hawks Nest Golf Club is seeking applications for the position of Course Mechanic.

Late of Hawks Nest Passed peacefully 9th July, 2022 Aged 77 Years Beloved partner of Sheena. Loving father of Margaret (dec’d), Lachlan, Elizabeth, Jasmine. Loving grandfather.

Family and friends of Robert are warmly advised of his passing and a memorial service will be held in Victoria at a later date.

Funeral Notice

SMYTH Mark Late of Bulahdelah.

Passed away on 17th July 2022.

Aged 89 years.

Beloved husband of Gwen “nee Godwin”. Loving father of Maureen, Terence and George and loving father in law to Richard, Anna and Robyn.

Proud grandfather of Rory, Maeve, Liam, Luke, Curtis, Sasha, Finton, Ben, Sophie, Prudence and Isaac.

Great grandfather to Forge.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mark’s Funeral Mass to be held at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church, Bulahdelah on Thursday 28th July 2022 commencing at 11.00 am prior to interment in the Bulahdelah Cemetery.

Positions Vacant Parcel delivery position available Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest area. This position is five days a week offering approx 8 hours a day delivering to Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest area. 7:30am starts required Mon-Fri each week. Successful applicants will have or be willing to obtain an ABN, have a good driving record, and pass a police check. Some heavy lifting involved. For further information or to apply please call Allen on 0402 580 324 e040822

Casual Grounds Person

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

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

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

• Be able to work unsupervised and in a small team.

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

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

Hospitality Telemarketer The Boathouse Resort Tea Gardens 4 star holiday resort is seeking an experienced and mature telemarketer to promote our accommodation packages.

Position reports to the general manager.

Award rates plus 10% super.

Position is casual 12- 16 hours per week flexible with some work from home: . Calling our valued past guests . Able to work unsupervised . Requires excellent trained phone manner . Requires closing on membership offers . Requires making online bookings . Processing credit card payments online . Ability to follow a defined script . Ability to be flexible on the call . Telemarketing experience essential . Travel industry background ideal . Able to prepare and send email follow ups . Ideally local to Tea Gardens Please forward applications and CV to drew@bhresort.com.au

Public Notices Handy Man Services Tea Gardens Thursdays and Fridays Call: 0406 928 653 TUTORING for children 5-9 years Nelson Bay area Ph: 0417 777 644 E040822

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MICROWAVE or TV cupboard $20 Ph: 4982 2335

DUMBELLS 55KG $40 Ph: 0457 087 178

MOBILITY 4 wheel electric rider very good condition with charger delivered free local area $1400 Ph 0418 430 643

SUNBEAM Cafe series conical coffee grinder Rarely used in excellent condition $55 (Retail Price $199) 4919 8277

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Ph 0476 789 721 GOOD antique Queen Anne dressing table with mirror $60 Ph 0429 601 039

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HALL glass table wrought iron legs, 3ft long, 16 inch wide $15. 4982 2335

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NINJA “Master Prep” Professional Triple Play food processor as new, used maybe 15 times. complete with Master Pod, all blade sets, splash guard, bowl, and pitchers. It’s very quick and easy to use. $40 Call Michael 4997 2735 F260522

OLDER style wooden wardrobe, walnut, 3 draws & 2 drs $30.

Phone 0416194212 or 0417680 779 F311220

OUTDOOR roof top TV antenna, as new $60. 4981 7523 F260522

PORTABLE clothesline GC, $25. 0413 023 296 F091221

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BRAND new, unused porcelain toilet bowl and seat. $95. Nerong 0419932992.

KING SINGLE mattress and base as new $200 Ph: 0457 679 486

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INDOOR plants Strawberry plants Bird cage and more Call: 4997 2317

COFFEE table rosewood Queen Anne style excellent condition Make an Offer Ph: 0457 087 178

ISUZU D-Max mag wheels and tyres Bridgestone dueler 245/70R16..70%..6 stud 139.7. $450 ono Exc cond. Karuah 0418 682 525

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CROCKERY new 13 bowls 4 soup bowls 7 mugs $35 the lot Ph: 0457 087 178 f200522

DARK timber four draw desk with optional upper hood three shelves also slide out laptop desk shelf. $40. Desk chair. $30 Swivel large adjustable comfortable chair. Good used Ph: 0401 546 848 Sandy, Tanilba Bay

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LAMP shades x 2, new paintings x 4, 1 new Homer Simpson modern art in frame. Make an offer Ph: 0457 087 178 F170322

LEATHER jacket near new ladies worth $400 will sell $100 Ph: 0457 087 178

ROUND wooden dining table 90 cm with unfolding centre extension, and 4 chairs very good condition $75 Ph: 0476 241 165 F310322

SHOES 2 pairs of mens black dress shoes as new in boxes Julius Marlow lace ups size 10.5 $30. Verde lace ups size 9 $20 Ph: 4981 7523 F300622

SHOP Rider Wheelchair, battery powered with charger Good condition $1150 Delivered free local area Ph: 0418 430 643 e040822

SKI boots. Suit male size 7 foot. $99. Tecnica brand. Only one season’s use. Phone Tea Gardens 0419 932 992 F300622

SNOW boarder helmet size 6 and 7/8 inches $80. Call 0419 932 992.

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SNOW skis and stocks Only one season’s use Suit 65 kg person, 1.6 m tall skier. GS team Head brand. Length 1.6m radius 17.5, Tyrolia foot setting fasteners. $99 Phone Tea Gardens 0419 932 992 F300622

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LOUNGE suite fabric 3 seater lounge plus 2x manual recliners, beige colour with wooden arms Very good cond. $200 Ph: 0410 275 495 Pick up Fern Bay ReS201022

SWEDISH road skis stocks and boots , size 7 as used in the offseason by professional, cross country skiers. SwedSki brand. $99. Phone Tea Gardens 0419 932 992 F300622

SWEDISH, Salomon road skis & stocks. $99 Call 0419 932 992.

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TRAVEL luggage set of 3 items. Never used. $55. 4987 4065 F280722

WOK new arcosteel non stick with glass lid $30 Ph: 0457 087 178 f200522

WOMENS Levi jeans new with tag size 8/10 $50. Medium ladies coats new with tag worth $119 sell for $50 Ph: 0457 087 178 WORK bench 136cm L $100 Ph: 4938 5923 f050522

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BLACK Pepper Ladies Quilted Microfibre Jacket Colour - Winter White Machine washable. Size 20. Excellent cond. $65 Ph: 4919 8277 (leave message if no answer)

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BEDSIDE Chest 3 drawer $20. 4982 2335

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SPIRIT level, alum 120cm long, made in Germany. $25 49817523 F310322

SUNBEAM food saver VAC420 with bags, half price $55. 49826443 F060521

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TIMBER 14ft putt putt boat. 1934 provenance Chapman Pup 3HP motor. Quality reg trailer $7,500 ono. 0402 054 207 leave msg.

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Caravans CUB camper 2013 $12,000 ono 0407 093 997 Re010922

STURDY 2 step unit for c’van or m’home 150kg capacity req. assembly as new $45 Ph 0447 228 826 F191121

Motors 2006 Peugeot 407 Coupe blue 6cy 3lt petrol 6sp auto 188k books reg 8/22 DB35NK $5750 Ph: 4988 6058 Re140421

2007 CHRYSLER 300C V6 Turbo Diesel rego til 28/08/22 EGH21W needs minor panel work. $3,200 ono Ph: 0418 430 643 e280722

AUDI Q3 SUV 2014 Logbook reg. 3/23 Top cond. $23,500 NEG. EPM17W Ph: 4981 2237 e2807 22

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By Marian SAMPSON NSW’s best junior surfers went head to head in the 2022 Woolworths State Junior Surfing Titles at Sandon Point last week.

The six day event was full of surprises with two huge wins for Hunter region surfers in the Under 18 and Under 16 Boys divisions.

Four to six foot swell made for an amazing opportunity for the NSW Junior Title surfers to put on a show, and Surfing NSW Judge Talina Wilson was impressed by the standard they showed.

"There were standouts across all divisions and they were charging, it was epic to watch.

“There were a number of really impressive waves," she said.

"The top-range excellent scores were based on fast vertical top turns combined with critical manoeuvres starting from the point and finishing

at the boat ramp, that's about a 250-metre ride."

Dom Thomas of Newcastle charged ahead in the Under 18 semifinal, eliminating world junior athlete Eden Hasson of Port Stephens and the Northern Beaches’ Xavier Bryce, before a near-perfect 9.9 opening wave in the final gave him the early advantage.

The finalists worked hard in the lineup to find waves of opportunity but Thomas' backup wave of 5.45 kept him well ahead of the field, including Harley Walters from Angourie, Harry

O'Brien of Lennox Head and Hughie Vaughan from the Central Coast who had excellent scores throughout each round but didn't have the waves in his favour for the final.

In the Under 16 Boys it was fellow Hunter athlete Felix Byrnes from Merewether, son of shaper Joe Byrnes, who has returned home from a trip to Indonesia with renewed energy and confidence in the water.

Due to the demand for junior surfing in NSW, the State Titles are split into two events; the Junior Titles for Under 18's and Under 16's and

the Grommet Titles for Under 14's and Under 12's, held at Maroubra from 22 to 25 July.

The State Junior Surfing Titles is a junior sport pathway event.

Entries and seeding of the event is drawn from the NSW Regional Titles held within the eleven regional areas as well as the rankings from the Occy Grom Comp and Billabong Oz Grom Cup earlier in the year.

The winners of the State Junior Titles are seeded into the Australian Junior Titles at Stradbroke Island, Queensland in November.

q Eden Hasson of Port Stephens was eliminated during finals of the competition. Photo: supplied by Surfing NSW.

Nelson Bay Croquet Club Thompson Trophy B Grade SPORT

By David WILSON

q Club Captain Rae Uptin with finalists David Wilson and Rod Peet.

q Finalists David Wilson and Rod Peet.

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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).

The B Grade championship was played on Sunday 24 July 2022.

The forecast rain held off apart from a short shower towards the end of the final and the players enjoyed excellent

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conditions to play croquet.

With eight players entered, the competition was played as two blocks of four with the winners of each block playing the final.

The members contesting the final were Barry Elliott, Laurie Lawson, Allen Lees, Karen Lilly, Brenda-Lee Peet, Rod Peet, Rae Uptin and David Wilson.

Defending champion David Wilson went through undefeated to claim back-toback titles.

In Block A, David’s first game against Rae Uptin was close and, having been down 2-4, 3-5 and 4-6, he eventually won 7-6 on the 13th hoop, Rea finishing second in the block ahead of Brenda-Lee and Allen.

In Block B, Laurie Lawson, Karen Lilly and Rod Peet all

won two games with Rod being declared top on hoop count-back.

In the final, Rod leapt to a 4-1 lead before David mounted a come-back to reach 6-6- the final then rested on the final 13th hoop, with David eventually running hoop from four feet to win 7-6.

The C Grade championship will be played on Sunday 14 August.

The A Grade championship was won by Derek Bull on 26 June and the Novice championship by Marty Quirke on Sunday 14 April.

For further information about the Club, visit nelsonbaycroquet.org.au or e-mail nelsonbaycroquet@ gmail.com

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