By Chris KARAS
YOUR ONLY LOCALLY OWNED PORT STEPHENS NEWSPAPER
Touch football stars Ali and Ava help Australia clinch Champion Nation trophy
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For her top class display she earned the Players’ Player award.
She also finished the tournament’s leading female try scorer in all divisions with eleven and second overall from all men' s and womens’ international competitionsan incredible feat.
Australia were crowned Champion Nation after claiming victory in four of six divisions – the Girls 18yrs, Boys 18yrs, Womens 2os and the Mixed 20s.
New Zealand defeated the Emus 9-7 in the Mixed 18yrs and 5-4 in the Mens 20s to collect a trophy double.
It was another successful chapter for Ali, a Year 12 student at Tomaree High School, in her touch football journey.
The mercurial link has
proved a revelation in the women's touch football arena and continues to make every post a winner in both the junior and senior ranks.
Ali was joined in Brisbane by close friend and talented middle Ava Forster from Anna Bay, who was part of the Emus’ Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup-winning Women's 20s team.
The elusive Ava played strongly in Australia’s 9-2 Grand Final victory over the Touch Blacks and also against Samoa, Cook Islands and Singapore throughout the series.
She will form a Port Stephens connection with Ali when the duo represent NSW Under 20s in the women’s State of Origin Challenge against Queensland on June 28-29 at Coffs Harbour.
The Australian Emus’ successes in the international
arena follow their heroics at the recent Open TransTasman Series where they
completed a clean sweep over the Kiwis.
Next assignment for Ali is
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teaming up with elder sister Maddi and Ava in the Hunter Hornets Open Women's representative team for the National Touch League series in Coffs Harbour.
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ANNA BAY 19, 113, 115, 117 Old Main Rd; 119, 121 Gan Gan Rd
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58, 60 Camfield Dr 16-2024-193-2 S4.55(1A) Modification to approved staging KARUAH
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RAYMOND TERRACE
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q A jubilant Ali Mitchell (second from right) celebrates with her triumphant Australian 18yrs Girls team mates after their Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup championship title success.
Call for patience as area’s long road to recovery begins
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- safely, thoroughly, and as quickly as possible”.
“Sadly, for many of our residents across Port Stephens, the impacts of this natural disaster are far from
Cr Anderson noted the damage to the road network in particular.
“We literally have thousands of potholes to fix,” she said.
“Our crews will prioritise our high speed, high traffic roads first and, hopefully, over the next few weeks, we can get on top of the worst of these.
“Yes, these repairs are temporary.
“Pothole patching is only a temporary fix, but it’s essential to keep traffic moving and make our roads safer while we plan longer-
term repairs.”
Council has joined other LGAs in the Hunter and Mid North Coast in advocating for financial support from both the state and federal governments.
In the meantime, road users should be aware of the changing conditions and allow extra travel time.
Cr Anderson also asks that drivers “be kind to those working on our roads and also, to other drivers.”
After taking a walk over
the partially submerged Fitzgerald Bridge at Raymond Terrace (aka “the road to nowhere”) Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington also warned of the disruption ahead.
“When the waters recede the road to recovery will be long,” she said.
“But our community has done it before and we’ll do it again - by working together and supporting each other.”
q Mayor Leah Anderson (centre) with SES Commander Mike Wassing and Premier Chris Minns.
q Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington.
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Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables
By Stephanie GARDINER, AAP
FILMMAKER Ian Barry hoped to live out his final years in peace and tranquility on his bush property.
But Mr Barry, who has motor neurone disease, is instead locked in a fight to save his NSW Hunter sanctuary from being damaged by a planned renewable energy zone.
He and his wife Vicki have had a publicised battle with government authority EnergyCo over the Hunter Transmission Project, which would involve the construction of highvoltage lines across part of their property.
Mr Barry has accused EnergyCo of bullying and insensitivity, telling a NSW parliamentary inquiry the stress has only worsened his degenerative condition.
"Given landowners are sacrificing home and land for the greater good, the very least they deserve is generosity in compensation, not mean penny-pinching," Mr Barry said in a pre-recorded statement to the inquiry in Sydney on Tuesday.
"EnergyCo can either keep its badboy image... or grow up and evolve into a noble government department operating on principles of humanity, decency and compassion."
NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe, who has met with Mr Barry, told a previous inquiry that landholders were finding the process challenging, but denied any bullying.
EnergyCo has developed new community consultation guidelines for meaningful engagement, including the use of on-site
communities, including on their economies, industries and culture.
The zones, which include solar and wind farms, batteries and transmission infrastructure, are planned for the Illawarra, the Hunter, the central west, the southwest and New England.
The NSW Energy and Water Ombudsman has received 24 complaints about the zones, related to "ad-hoc" consultation, placement of transmission lines and lack of transparency in planning.
Consultation tended to be limited to landholders who would host the infrastructure, ombudsman Janine Young said.
"Neighbours feel ignored even though they will have visual, noise and traffic (impacts) and are already experiencing dust impacts," Ms Young told the hearing.
Stress and poor mental health had been reported by farmers, while regional councils were concerned about an influx of workers putting pressure on already stretched local services.
"To build trust in this sector and in the energy transition, we all need to consult, engage and share information and support each other," she said.
NSW Agriculture commissioner Alison Stone said consultation was a "vexed issue", but EnergyCo was examining how it could be more flexible in engaging rural residents.
"Big change does take time and certainly... land use change in particular, does mean that there are people that take longer to come on the journey," Ms Stone said.
The inquiry is due to hold a hearing in Dubbo on Friday, after the government approved several renewable projects in the Central West-Orana zone in early May.
Park drenched but animals in ‘good spirits’
By Sue STEPHENSON
OAKVALE Wildlife Park at Salt Ash is one of the many businesses facing an enormous clean-up in the wake of last week’s relentless inundation.
Owners Kent and Leanne Sansom said the flood was the biggest the park had experienced in 45 years.
Last Thursday, its indoor areas were dry.
But that night, it received 250mm of rain, which Kent said “totally flooded us out”.
Some animals were evacuated and put in temporary holding enclosures.
Others like the lemurs, buffalo and camels, were up on flood mounds and otherwise “in good spirits”.
“All of our animals have been safely and temporarily relocated to secure and dry locations,” Kent shared online and in a recorded
message.
“Their wellbeing remains our top priority, and they are in excellent care.
“We’ve got some fantastic staff here and everyone has just pulled together.”
The park’s levee had been built and a flood pump had been installed after the 2007 event dubbed the “Pasha Bulker storm”.
However, because the flood this time around took longer than expected to recede, it delayed switching on the pump to remove the remaining water from the grounds.
“We truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.
“Our team is working tirelessly to restore the park as quickly and safely as possible.
“A massive thank you to our dedicated team, extended family, and friends who jumped in to help during this emergency.
"The best thing you can do [now] to support us is come and visit us as soon as it's open.”
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With the recent heavy rainfall, we are seeing increased numbers of giardia cases through the clinic.
Giardia is a protozoal parasite that affects the intestines, causing signs including diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy and abdominal discomfort.
To minimise the risk of infection, avoid access to stagnant water sources and prevent dogs drinking from puddles during walks where possible. Regularly clean and refresh water bowls, and clean paws thoroughly after walking through puddles or wet grass.
Many other conditions can appear similar to giardia, and so if your pet develops any of the above signs, your vet is the best person to identify what the cause and appropriate treatment is.
q Ellen is part of the ‘fantastic’ team at Oakvale.
q The koalas were safe in their trees as they waited for the water to recede.
q Kent with the flood pump in the background.
q Leanne and Kent Sansom in the flooded park grounds. Photos: Oakvale Wildlife Park.
Work in progress: bottlenecks hinder green export hub
By Poppy JOHNSTON, AAP
SLOW project approvals, energy storage gaps and investment uncertainty are proving hurdles to cutting greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industry.
For the Hunter, a region eyeing off green industrial exports as global demand for its coal wanes, the transition has not been all smooth sailing.
Government support for clean tech innovation and steps to retrain workers for future careers are bright spots in a thorough assessment of the NSW region led by industry think tank Beyond Zero Emissions.
Yet the Hunter was lagging on 17 of the 19 indicators of a successful shift towards an economy powered by
decarbonised industrial exports, such as green iron and clean technology.
Slow-moving clean energy projects are a big problem, with 74 percent of renewable energy capacity in the pipeline yet to receive planning approval and facing delays of up to eight years.
Much hinges on the timely rollout of the Hunter Transmission Project, key infrastructure for unlocking supply from renewable energy zones but still in its early phases and struggling to get full community buy-in.
Local company commitments to cut emissions and shift to clean energy could be in jeopardy without faster progress, according to the report.
Tomago Aluminium, a major energy user as the nation's biggest smelter,
is in danger of missing its 100 per cent renewables by 2030 target without securing reliable, affordable clean energy soon.
BZE chief executive officer Heidi Lee said if the Hunter Transmission Project was not delivered on time, the region would continue to rely on "expensive and polluting" coal.
"It's time for action," she said.
"The region understands the importance of good planning to keep the shift happening quickly here, because local advantages will be lost if we take too long."
Electrical Trades Union national secretary Michael Wright said workforce, training and project proposals "spending nearly a decade in consultation hell" were interrelated problems.
"There's no certainty for developers, and hence no reliable pipeline of work to support the workforce and train apprentices on anywhere the scale we need - an extra 42,500 electricians in the next five years," he said.
Several Hunter industry figures voiced their
support for the think tank's assessment of the region and recommendations to get things moving.
Founder of Australian battery manufacturer Energy Renaissance, Brian Craighead, said accelerating investment, building a strong local workforce and progressing the energy transition were key.
"Unlocking the Hunter's full potential requires collaboration across government, industry, and communities - guided by clear, consistent policy," he said.
Community urged to participate in road safety study
FOLLOWING on from National Road Safety Week (May 11-18), Port Stephens Council is encouraging the community to participate in a survey about road safety as part of the Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study.
The CASS study, led by researchers from The George Institute for Global Health, aims to find innovative ways to reduce speeding-related road trauma in New South Wales through increasing public demand for safer speeds.
The survey seeks to evaluate speed behaviour and community attitudes to speeding across seven Local Government Areas across NSW, including Port Stephens.
"The CASS study forms part of Council’s commitment to work with the community to prioritise
road safety for everyone,” said Mayor Leah Anderson.
As part of the first phase of the CASS study, local volunteers were invited to form a community jury, a four-part series of meetings.
Jury members listened to evidence for safe speeds from a range of road safety experts to help shape education and awareness strategies for our community.
The survey forms part of the second phase of the study.
“If you live or work in Port Stephens and are over 18, I encourage you to participate in the survey and be a part of this important study that aims to find innovative ways to reduce speed-related road trauma,” said Mayor Anderson.
Participation involves
completing a 20-minute online survey on two occasions, six months apart, that asks questions about demographics and attitudes to road safety issues, including speeds in our community.
Participants who complete both surveys will be entered into a draw to win one of four $250 e-gift vouchers.
The Education and awareness of safe speeds in communities project is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
For more information about the Community Action for Safe Speeds (CASS) study, and to complete the survey, visit pscouncil.info/cass-survey
q The Hunter region is lagging on indicators of a shift to an economy powered by decarbonised exports. Photo: Michael Gorton/AAP PHOTOS.
q The survey seeks to evaluate speed behaviour and community attitudes to speeding.
Coastal areas assess damage after days of rain, floods
By Thomas O’KEEFE
WHILE the north shore communities of Port Stephens were spared the worst of last week's flood event, coastal erosion is proving a persistent challenge.
North Arm Cove and Bundabah benefited from their hilly, rocky terrain, providing natural drainage for the heavy downpours last week, although fallen tree and leaf debris have ended up clogging gutters, and the waters of Port Stephens grew a murky brown with the runoff.
Pindimar, both north and south, sits very low atop the water table, surrounded by swampy forest, and has suffered from much poorer drainage, left with large lakes of standing water that will take a while to evaporate away.
In many cases, entire lowlying properties and homes suffered inundation, resulting in the arrival of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) to sandbag front doors.
Along South Pindimar beach, an emergency diversion ditch was dug to prevent high tides mixing with flash flooding backing into the houses, but the
hastily dug channel has since caved in, with locals pondering a more permanent solution.
Once again, the only roads in and out of Pindimar, Bundabah and North Arm Cove all suffered temporary flash flooding at their lowest points during the heaviest rains last week, but they inevitably drained away soon after the downpour finally ended.
Many businesses in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest were left short-staffed as their workers, several of whom normally drive in from North Arm Cove, Bulahdelah and Maitland, were cut off by the floods.
“We called staff who live out of town and told them to stay safe with their families – even if you think you can get into work without an accident, we don’t want you to get stuck unable to get back home,” Gaye at Mema’s Bakery in Tea Gardens told NOTA.
Both Bennetts and Jimmys beaches suffered alarming erosion events.
Sustained two-metre waves and heavy rain at Bennetts Beach saw carved the normally wide sandy shore into a dangerous four-
and-a half-metre high cliff that Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club members temporarily cordoned off.
Winda Woppa’s infamous erosion zone was hammered for the fifth time since last month’s sand renourishment, leaving the whole front of the road support underlay exposed.
Deep rivulets also carved themselves out of the edges of The Boulevarde, causing further erosion from the other side.
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of an 80 percent chance of showers returning by the following week.
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q Large rivulets formed along The Boulevarde at Winda Woppa, adding to the erosion zone from the other side this time.
q The southern accessway to Bennetts Beach at Hawks Nest was cordoned off by Surf Club volunteers.
Mural to bring life to Taylors Beach
A COLOURFUL new addition to the Taylors Beach industrial landscape is set to be unveiled on 20 June 2025.
A strikingly large mural has been completed on the PSP Hospitality Supplies (PSP) building on Port Stephens Drive, owned by Basma and Spiro Andrea.
The mural, titled “Creating Connections” and measuring 30m x 10m, was created by Worimi man Jason Russell from Koori Colours Art Gallery, whose work has been showcased on many sites across Port Stephens and the Hunter.
Jason, a proud Worimi man, has been creating art for well over 20 years.
“This mural not only tells the story of our connection to this land but to the shared connections between two local families,” said Jason.
“It is inspired by the
stories passed down through two families – our Worimi family that has been here for thousands of years and the Andrea family who relocated in Port Stephens in 2004 and the shared love both families have for Port Stephens.”
Jason, his partner Kerri and his brother Scott worked alongside their children Rohan, Liam, Aiden and Keera to bring this vision to life, helping paint the sweeping ocean blues and intricate details of the colourful corals.
To celebrate the mural’s completion, an unveiling ceremony will be hosted by PSP and the Andrea family on the premises in Taylors Beach on 20 June and will feature a traditional Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.
The mural was jointly funded by PSP and a Port Stephens Council Vibrant
Spaces Grant, which aims to create vibrancy in town centres and public spaces through the collaboration of businesses and the local community.
“Jason's mural is a fantastic example of how our Vibrant Spaces Grant can truly transform our community,” Mayor Leah Anderson said.
“It not only makes a strong visual impact but also adds vibrancy to the street frontage.
“We're thrilled to support local artists like Jason to showcase their talent and creativity.”
Located at the Port Stephens Drive roundabout in Taylors Beach, the mural will become part of the Port Stephens Art Walk.
Jo Thomas, CEO of Destination Port Stephens said, “The unveiling of this stunning mural is a wonderful
addition to the cultural and tourism landscape of Port Stephens.
“Not only does it showcase the incredible talent of local artists like Jason Russell, but it also enhances the vibrant identity of our region.
“Art has the power to attract visitors and provide them with a unique connection to the culture and history of our community. We look forward to seeing this mural become a landmark destination for both
locals and tourists, further boosting our tourism appeal and supporting our local economy.”
The completion of the mural also ties in with PSP’s 20th birthday.
The business was established in 2005 by Spiro and Basma Andrea and specialised in packaging products.
“As we mark 20 years of serving the Port Stephens
community, this mural is the perfect way to celebrate our journey and give something meaningful back,” said PSP Managing Director Charles Andrea.
“We are incredibly proud to showcase such a stunning piece of art that not only beautifies our space but also honours the deep cultural heritage of this region and celebrates the connection between our two families.”
q PSP Managing Director Charles Andrea, Mayor of Port Stephens Leah Anderson, Koori Colours Art Gallery artist Jason Russell, PSP Manager Kerri Russell and General Manager Rob Peel.
q The Koori Colours Mural on the wall of PSP Hospitality Supplies.
Moonshadow-TQC win multiple awards
By Simon EKINS
MOONSHADOW-TQC Cruises
are not newbies when it comes to winning tourism awards, and they did it again at two separate events last week.
The award for Best Tourism Experience at the 2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards was presented during the awards gala event held on Monday 19 May at the Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club.
Recognised for delivering exceptional and innovative visitor experiences, Moonshadow-TQC Cruises offers a diverse range of tours, including dolphin and whale watching, Broughton Island cruises, historical cruises, and private charters.
With over 40 years of operation and a fleet of six vessels, the company has established itself as a leader in sustainable tourism, holding Advanced Eco Certification since 2001 and achieving Hall of Fame status with Ecotourism Australia for 20 years of dedication to
environmental conservation.
Newcastle Tourism Industry Group’s (NTIG) 2025 Newcastle Hospitality & Tourism Awards recognised exceptional talent, dedication and achievements across 12 categories, capturing the breadth of our local visitor economy.
Sean Andrews, Business Development Manager for Moonshadow-TQC Cruises said, “We’re incredibly honoured to receive the award for Best Tourism Experience.
“This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our entire team, who go above and beyond every day to deliver memorable experiences on the waters of Port Stephens.
“Our commitment to showcasing the natural beauty of this region while supporting the local economy and protecting marine life has been at the heart of our operation for over 40 years.
“We’re proud to represent Port Stephens and share its magic with the visitors from all over the world.”
The Nelson Bay tour operator was also honoured with another accolade on Tuesday 20 May 2025 at The
Langham luxury hotel on the Gold Coast.
Moonshadow was awarded Best Commercial Marine Tourism Operator during the Australian Marine Industry Awards Gala Dinner, a signature event of the Australian Superyacht Conference 2025, which welcomed 264 guests from across Australia and around the world.
Created to celebrate the outstanding dedication, excellence and innovation
driving Australia’s world-class marine industry, the Awards recognised eleven exceptional winners across the superyacht, commercial and export sectors.
This year’s Awards program attracted a record number of entries, reflecting the industry’s continued growth and ambition.
Janene Rees, International Sales Manager from Moonshadow-TQC Cruises said, “I am incredibly proud to accept this award and to see Moonshadow TQC’s hard work and dedication recognised by
this incredible Australian marine community.
“I am genuinely blown away by the energy, the momentum and the sense of purpose in the room and it is such a privilege to be a part of this dynamic and booming industry.
“With the excellence in which AIMEX, Superyacht Australia and ACMG are improving the skills and insight within the marine sector, we are not only enhancing the operations of businesses like Moonshadow TQC, but are also making Australia even more attractive to international visitors.”
CWA branches advocate for change
By Pauline CAIN
NEWS Of The Area joined more than 600 delegates and another 200 observers at the Country Women’s Association’s 103rd State Conference in Wagga Wagga last week.
In a statement to media ahead of the conference, CWA of NSW president Joy Beames said, “The high number of motions delegates will be asked to vote on this year reflects the commitment from our members to
their communities and the importance of highlighting issues impacting the lives of those in remote, rural and regional NSW communities.”
The theme for this year’s conference, “From isolation to innovation - the threads that bind”, aptly highlighted how women from all over NSW came together to discuss over 40 motions regarding education, health, the environment, agriculture, transport and telecommunications.
These motions ranged from calling on the state
government to prioritise feral pig control, to reopening the regional seniors travel card program, to urgently calling for a review of ambulance services.
“Advocacy has always been at the heart of our association and that has certainly come to the fore this year,” Ms Beames said.
Byril Cossini and Evelyn Wilson represented Nelson Bay Evening Branch while Lee Bootland and Nell Carter represented Nelson Bay Branch.
Disaster assistance activated
THE Albanese and Minns Governments have activated disaster assistance to communities in Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the Hunter and Mid North Coast following severe weather, including heavy rainfall.
The NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration applies to the LGAs of Bellingen, Central Coast, Cessnock, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Dungog, Kempsey, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, MidCoast, Nambucca, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Port Stephens, Singleton and Upper Hunter.
Support has been made available under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).
Assistance measures
that may be provided to communities include:
• Assistance for eligible residents to help meet immediate needs like emergency accommodation and essential items generally provided from evacuation or recovery centres.
• Grants for lowincome, uninsured residents to replace lost essential household items to maintain basic standard of living.
• Grants for lowincome, uninsured residents to undertake essential structural repairs to restore their homes to a basic, safe and habitable condition.
• Support for affected
local councils to help with the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged essential public assets.
• Concessional interest rate loans for small businesses, primary producers, and non-profit organisations and grants to sporting and recreation clubs to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property.
• Freight subsidies for primary producers to help transport livestock and fodder.
• Financial support towards counter disaster activity undertaken by emergency service organisations to keep
communities safe.
“These floods and severe weather are having a huge impact on communities across the Hunter and Mid North Coast, which is why we’re working with the Minns Government to activate this support,” Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said.
“From emergency accommodation, to support for small businesses and councils to repair damages – we’re ensuring support is available during this event and as communities turn their focus to recovery.
“These conditions are expected to continue into the week, so it’s really important that people are aware of the flood risk in their area by keeping up
to date with the warnings and that they listen to the advice of emergency services.”
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said the NSW Government is activating a range of basic support to assist flood impacted communities and councils
“We know this is a challenging time for people in many parts of NSW, and we are rolling out these support measures so communities can begin the clean-up and recovery process as soon as possible,” Minister Saffin said.
The State Government has also waived the waste levy for impacted LGAs.
Residents in the areas hit hardest by the storm can dispose of flood-
affected items at landfill sites without having to pay the waste levy fee for the next three months.
Storm generated waste includes damaged building materials, furniture, carpet, garden debris and other items.
It does not cover waste generated by property repair or pre-existing materials.
Landfill operators may still charge their own landfill operation charge, also known as the gate fee or tip fee, to manage waste.
Residents should also contact their local council before visiting their local tip to ensure it is still able to accept waste.
More information on disaster assistance can be found at
https://www.nsw.gov. au/emergency/recovery and www.disasterassist. gov.au.
q Sean Andrews from Moonshadow-TQC Cruises accepting the Best Tourism Experience Award presented by Newcastle Airport Executive General Manager Aviation, Shane de Wit.
q Janene Rees from Moonshadow-TQC with Peter Townsend of Nautilus Solutions.
q CWA members from Nelson Bay: Byril Cossini and Evelyn Wilson (Nelson Bay CWA Evening Branch), Deb Schaefer (Hunter River Group President), Lee Bootland and Nell Carter (Nelson Bay CWA Branch). Photo: Pauline Cain.
CWA warming up for annual Winter Fete
By Jacie WHITFIELD
THE Nelson Bay Branch of the Country Women’s Association of NSW (CWA) is hosting its annual Winter Fete on Sunday, 15 June.
The Winter Fete will be held from 10am-2pm on Sunday, 15 June at the CWA Hall, on the corner of Achilles and Gowrie Streets in Nelson Bay.
The branch regularly fundraises for local outreach groups, with a focus on supporting the elderly, youth mental health and homelessness.
The annual fete is the group’s largest fundraiser of the year, with all proceeds going to local services.
“At the Winter Fete there
will be a number of stalls including handicrafts, cakes, slices and jams and pickles all made by members and a raffle, recycled clothes and potted plants,” said Judith Kiejda, President of Nelson Bay CWA Branch.
“Additionally we will offer family style soup with a bread roll for purchase, however the most popular stall is our Devonshire Tea with our signature scones served with lashings of jam and cream.”
The local CWA branch is home to an array of charitable women working to support families and communities.
A cooking team prepares about 200 homestyle meals a month for Hope Cottage, a church outreach hub which offers free food to people in
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
NOSTALGIA reigns this week with the release of Karate Kid: Legends
Following the unexpected success of the legacy television (or “streaming”) series Cobra Kai, producers have realised there is a great deal of possibility in this franchise which first came to screens more than 40 years ago.
The premise remains familiar: a recently uprooted youth, with a passing interest in martial arts, is bullied mercilessly in his new hometown.
Finding support in caring mentors, he trains to face his abusers at a Karate tournament, learning selfrespect along the way.
The major hook for this entry is that it brings back not one but two legends to
crisis.
Members also provide home-baked goods for weekly morning teas at the Yacaaba Centre and once a fortnight for Hope Cottage drop-ins.
The Nelson Bay CWA
oversee young Li’s training - the original Karate Kid
Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Chinese janitor turned sensei Mr Han (Jackie Chan).
A worldwide open casting call was made several years ago, inviting young people to submit audition tapes for the lead role of this film.
Ben Wang rose to the top with a complete commitment to training and preparation that impressed his older
Branch is 75 years old.
Members meet every Monday and Wednesday for handicrafts and conversation, learning from each other as they keep the traditions of crochet, knitting and
co-stars.
If you cheered years ago for that very first Crane Kick, you should make time for this.
The new film from Wes Anderson, The Phoenician Scheme, also comes to theatres this week.
When a wealthy business magnate (Benicio Del Toro) appoints his daughter, a cloistered Nun, as heir to his entire estate, they find themselves threatened by an endless parade of nee-do-
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embroidery thriving.
The CWA are renowned for their scones, which make a welcome appearance at every fundraising activity.
Most recently they fed a Sunday afternoon trivia
well’s.
Anderson’s films are a particular blend of dry wit, highly stylised framing and impressive casts.
This effort boasts turns from Bill Murray, Tom Hanks, Willem Dafoe, Scarlett Johansson, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Riz Ahmed and Michael Cera, just to name a few.
Bring Her Back sees homegrown horror continuing to draw international attention.
event, which is planned to be held again on 13 July with a Christmas theme.
For more information on upcoming events, or to get involved, contact Judith on 0414 674 119.
From Danny and Michael Phillipou (creators of Talk to Me), this film exploits our fears for the vulnerable, as a recently orphaned brother and sister are sent to an enthusiastic foster carer who may have dark intentions.
The young actors are in fine form as they portray grief and uncertainty mixed with growing terror, but it's the foster mum Laura (Sally Hawkins) who really impacts the viewer.
q CWA member Kerry Jacobs setting up slices for a previous fundraising fete.
Pickles and cakes will be for sale at the upcoming Winter Fete.
Back in time with Rock 'n' Roll Night at Hawks Nest Golf Club
HEAD back to the 50s and 60s with a free Rock 'n' Roll Night at Hawks Nest Golf Club (HNGC).
Get ready to shake, rattle and roll because the clock is being turned back to the fabulous 50s for one unforgettable night at Hawks Nest Golf Club on Saturday 21 June from 6pm.
Slip into your poodle skirts, roll up those sleeves, and get ready as Jude and the Dudes bring the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll to life with a highenergy set full of jukebox classics.
From Elvis to Chuck Berry, they’ll be playing the hits that defined a generation - and kept the dance floors spinning.
“We wanted to create a night that’s all about fun, nostalgia, and celebrating the classic hits of that era,” said Emily McCormack, HNGC Marketing and Events Manager.
“It’s the perfect excuse to dress up, enjoy live music, and take a step back in time - with great company and delicious food from Sando’s, of course!"
It’s a themed dress-up night, with all cool cats and rockin’ dolls invited to step out in true retro style.
There’ll be prizes for best dressed and plenty of photo opportunities to show off your vintage flair.
To complete the throwback, in-house restaurant Sando’s will be serving up a special 50s dinerinspired menu for the night - think nostalgic comfort food with a rockin’ twist.
So grab your gang, slick that hair, and prepare for a night of music, dancing, and classic good times. Call (02) 4997 0145 to book your table.
Visit hawksnestgolfclub. com.au for more information.
Absolute waterfront dream
From the MAYOR'S DESK
By Mayor Leah ANDERSON
Weathering the storm
ONGOING wet weather across our region continues to challenge both our infrastructure and our communities.
For many residents – especially those in our rural areas – persistent rain has caused major disruption, damaging roads, isolating properties, and making our day-today life that much harder.
While the impacts have been felt across the entire community, the effects on our rural areas have been particularly severe.
In places like Seaham and Hinton, floodwaters have cut off the community and caused significant damage.
Right across Port Stephens, our local road network has taken a major hit, with heavy rainfall and floodwaters impacting both the road surface and the underlying drainage infrastructure.
We know there are thousands of potholes right across our extensive road network – some small, others large and dangerous, creating safety hazards and adding frustration for drivers.
In some cases, the road surface has been damaged and washed away completely.
My fellow Councillors and I have seen the damage first hand out in the community and we’re listening to your concerns and frustrations.
We know how hard it has been, and I want to assure you – we’re on it.
Council crews are working around the clock.
They’re out assessing damage, prioritising repairs, and coordinating with local emergency services to restore access and support those in need.
Over the next few weeks, as we shift from response to recovery, our focus is clear – reconnect those most affected, work with emergency providers, and advocate for funding from the NSW Government for the financial support our community requires to recover.
We will be prioritising urgent road repairs first – especially in high traffic and high speed areas – but we won’t be just patching potholes.
Our Roads Acceleration Program (RAP) is already underway.
This means rebuilding roads to a higher standard, improving resilience, and ensuring our essential infrastructure keeps pace with the needs of our growing community.
We know this hasn’t been easy.
But together – with patience and persistence – we’ll get through this.
Stay safe and look out for each other.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
READING by Lynne Miles: Job 19: 25
REDEEMER - "As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives and at the last (close of time) He will take His stand on the earth."
Advance fail in attempts to shut down Greens
DEAR News Of The Area, ADVANCE is a Liberal funded lobby group with a major aim of wrecking the Greens (‘We won’t be silenced on offshore wind’, Sandra Bourke, spokesperson Advance, NOTA,12 May 2025).
When you think about the reasoning behind this objective one can only come to the conclusion that Advance has a major aim to support the fossil fuel industry. They see the Greens as a major impediment to the continuation of burning coal and gas. That the Greens now have the balance of power in the Senate, would be Advance’s worst nightmare. Advance has harnessed local community opposition and ensured that
renewables became an emotional political issue.
They have been supported by political opportunists such as Peter Dutton, Barnaby Joyce and now Senator Jacinta Price who has recently taken on the role of fundraiser for Advance - link https:// theklaxon.com.au/the-price-isright-liberals-in-early-maga-test/.
During the last Federal election we saw extraordinary amounts of money spent by the Liberals in Paterson.
They obviously believed Paterson was a winnable seat.
However, Labor’s member for Paterson was returned with a swing of over five percent.
The Greens maintained their local support and national support.
The Greens also achieved two of their election goals of ousting Dutton and gaining the balance of power in
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
MY new girlfriend sleeps with her dog (Brutus) in the bed.
I really like her, but I find this behaviour bizarre and, frankly, a relationship breaker. How do I navigate this?
Gerard P.
Dear Gerard,
The early phase of a relationship is often marked by constant affection, but this should not include waking to Brutus the rottweiler with his tongue in your ear.
It must be easier in the modern world of dating to list some nonnegotiables when seeking a new partner.
Perhaps, instead of focusing on desirable attributes like a person's age and their physical characteristics, people should instead be basing their selection on what really matters.
I think first dates should be accompanied by a checklist.
It could include things like: Do you pre-rinse your dishes before stacking the dishwasher? What are your feelings about leaving a
the Senate.
So when we assess the impact of Advance and their success by comparison, they don’t appear to have achieved any of their goals. Advance and their backers in the fossil fuel industry have severely underestimated the intelligence of the Australian voter who understands that we must get out of coal and gas for a safer, cooler planet.
When all political groups are
Actually, no voice should be silenced
DEAR News Of The Area,
MS Sandra Bourke (Letters, NOTA, 15 May) sees a letter from Justin Page, spokesperson for Hunter Jobs Alliance in the previous issue as an attempt to silence the powerful and wellfunded organisation Advance Australia for which she is the spokesperson.
Both organisations have the right to use every legal means to promote their objectives,
including the letter pages of the NOTA.
I disagree with Ms Bourke’s contention that this contest of ideas amounts to an attempt to silence alternative views.
And now to the recent Federal Election in Lyne. Ms Alison Penfold, whom I guess was Advance Australia’s preferred candidate, won on preferences, but with a seven percent swing against the National Party.
With her primary vote of 36.5
percent, most voters did not vote for her.
Her task now is to work for all voters and all residents in Lyne, not only those who voted for her and not only those who rewarded her opposition to offshore wind farms with their vote.
I hope her three years in parliament will not see the continuing neglect of our villages in the south-east corner of Lyne, where fit-for-purpose telecommunications, adequate regional health provision
Tough coaching initiation for Takarua
By Chris KARAS
NELSON
Bay Gropers legend Zion Takarua was an on-field warrior during a decorated playing career on the rugby field. The fearless forward is regarded as one of the toughest players to ever lace on a boot for the club with his blockbusting runs, no-nonsense defence and leadership qualities all part of folklore in the Hunter Suburban Men's Rugby competition.
Since taking over the first grade coaching reins from premiership-winning mentor Michael Wiringi at the end of last season, the Kiwi powerhouse has worked tirelessly behind the scenes in re-establishing the Gropers as a premiership force. It has been a rocky start
for Zion’s Gropers in their 2025 Suburban Rugby campaign with two narrow losses from their opening three fixtures.
But the 37-year-old Takarua is a proven winner – having achieved coaching success with the Medowie Marauders and figuring prominently in the Gropers’ champion Class of 2023 that won the Hunter Presidents Cup premiership title undefeated.
Nelson Bay’s young forward pack are reaping the benefits of Zion’s scrummaging work – laying the foundations for a wholehearted finals charge in coming weeks.
Since emigrating to Port Stephens from the North Island of New Zealand back in 2012, the experienced Takarua has established himself on the Hunter rugby scene.
Zion hails from the famous Shannon Community Rugby Club
milk carton with one teaspoon of remaining milk in the fridge? After a shower, do you cover every available surface with excess water, or do you wipe the shower down with a squeegee and microfibre cloth? Do your political views align more with Joe Exotic or Leonardo DiCaprio? And, of course, does your dog sleep in the laundry, in its own bed, or does it sleep with its paws wrapped around your neck and its dog breath in your face?
Unfortunately, in your case, you have been swept up by romanticism and it's left you vulnerable (and dosed up on antihistamines due to your recently acquired pet allergy).
I think you need to have some honest conversations around this, because a pet is a long-term commitment.
It's not a problem that will just skulk away with its tail between its legs.
You may also need to accept some brutal honesty in return.
Perhaps, in the contest between you and Brutus, you will not end up the victor.
Instead, you will suffer the fate of Julius Caesar, with your girlfriend (and her dog) looking daggers at you, then meeting (undercover) to plot their Shakespearean revenge.
required to reveal their election expenses after June, I challenge Advance to open their books as well. How much did Advance spend during the last election, who were the recipients, and where did their funding come from?
Regards. Kathy BROWN, Port Stephens Greens.
and appropriate housing have been ignored for years.
These issues were not pursued vigorously by the previous incumbent, who wasted most of his last term promoting a fantasy of nuclear power which would have delayed the uptake of renewable energy.
Will our new representative continue her party’s support for a nuclear power station near Muswellbrook?
Regards, M J SUTCLIFFE, Hawks Nest.
– formed in 1899 and part of the Horowhenua Kapati Rugby Provence.
After stints with the Wanderers and Hamilton rugby clubs in Newcastle, the giant prop joined his beloved Nelson Bay back in 2016. It has been “home” for Zion ever since. Except during the COVID period when he helped Medowie Rugby Club win the 2020 Divisional Major premiership before taking on the playercoach role two years later and guiding the Marauders to Divisional Minor premiership honours.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Takarua’s ability to connect with players and instill belief should hold him in good stead in the coaching stakes with the Hunter Suburban competition’s “sleeping giants”.
SPORT
q Nelson Bay Gropers men's rugby coach Zion Takarua in action as a fearless prop forward.
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Stinker’s History: Lobstering story time
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
LOBSTERING is a major industry in Port Stephens and has been since the mid 1800s.
One of the major problems confronting the lobstermen was to keep up a regular bait supply for their traps.
The preferred baits over the years have been salted and sun-dried mullet, salmon and luderick.
These species of fish gather in huge schools and return little financially, relative to others.
The mullet, salmon and luderick are netted then gutted and finally “split”, a process that requires a big sharp blade that is run along the backbone, “butterflying” the fish, which are then heavily salted and sun dried.
As mentioned in previous
articles, the Grit Hole on Fingal Island has always been a great place for bream to gather.
The Grit Hole also serves as a gathering site for luderick when they are on the move.
For years the luderick have poured into the calm, shallow water for some peace and quiet, or so they thought.
It was when the luderick filled the Grit Hole, early in the winter months, that the cagey lobstermen would target them for bait. On one particular occasion many years ago, so I’m told, one lobsterman, cagier than the rest, thought it would be a good idea to circle the Grit Hole, on the top of the tide, with his net and then pour an accelerant on the surface of the water.
The plan was to ignite the petrol and the expected result would scare the daylights out of the fish which would then rush into the net.
It all sounded as though it could work.
All was in place and the match was lit.
Kaboom!
The fireworks could be seen for miles, the lobsterman’s boat caught on fire just as he leapt ashore.
Stinker’s Fishin’: Give the Leatherjacket a go
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
OF all the fishing articles I have written over the past 40 years, very few have featured leatherjacket.
Appropriately named, this weird looking fish has sandpaper skin and no scales with a spike protruding from the head.
They have a mean set of dentures which they are keen to use if you get too close, as I discovered on one occasion as I listened closely to the grinding sound they make.
There are more than 20 species of leatherjacket found throughout NSW waters and 60 species all told.
Around Pot Stephens the sixspine leatherjacket is the most common around the shallow reefs along the coast; brilliantly coloured with six spines near the tail.
Inside the harbour the fantail leatherjacket is exotic with extended fins and is rarely caught on a line.
Leatherjackets have a firm flesh ideal for recipes such as gumbos or marinara.
Very few recreational fishers target “leatheries” but those who do concentrate their efforts around jetties and wharfs throughout the port as the elusive fish graze on kelp and marine growth on the pylons. The best bait is cubed prawns set on a small longshank No4 hook. Long shanked hooks are preferred as the leathery have chisel teeth that are capable of biting through any nylon line - remember my ear!
The most popular leatherjacket is the Ocean
caught by commercial fishers in fish traps or as by-catch for the trawler fishermen.
With a chunky fillet and an absence of bones the Ocean Jacket is great for introducing the kids to eating fish.
Compared to other fish species at the fish shop the
The island caught fire and chased the lobsterman back into the water with his pants ablaze.
That was the last time that the fire technique was used.
If that wasn’t bad enough, the wind changed direction blowing the fire into the brush that skirted the water hole.
leathery is relatively inexpensive. Give it a try.
Join me at the Fingal Bay Cellars Café on Thursday 29 May at 4.00pm for a presentation on the “History of Fingal Bay and the Outer Light”. The free presentation is part of Lighthouse Week that is celebrated by the residents of Fingal every May as it was in May 1862 that the lighthouse first shone.
See you there.
Jacket
q The fantail leatherjacket can be found inside the harbour over the weed banks.
q The lobster industry relies on a steady supply of bait.
q The brilliantly-coloured sixspine leatherjacket is common over the shallow reefs.
Rookies shine at rep netball carnival
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay’s burgeoning netball nursery is rich with outstanding junior talent.
This year’s Under 11 Development rookies made their junior representative debuts recently at the Singleton Netball Representative Carnival and were crowned undefeated champions.
It was a major achievement by the Nelson Bay whiz kids, who lapped up the pressure to win all five matches and top the standings at their first-ever representative carnival.
Under the guidance of leading coaches Ashlee Hall and Suzanne Shelley,
the gifted Under 11 reps demonstrated their skill, composure and tenacity on court to stamp themselves a force to be reckoned with.
A proud Hall, who also coaches the Nelson Bay Opens representative netball squad, told News Of The Area that the girls made a “wonderful start to their netball journey”.
“It was a memorable representative debut for our Development squad – they showed skill, teamwork and sportsmanship in every match and were the only team to finish the tournament undefeated,” beamed Ashlee.
“They are all exciting prospects and a delight to coach and connect both on and off court,” she added.
The Nelson Bay Under 11s mastered the wet conditions and flexed their superiority
to defeat the Singleton Reds twice (7-5 and 7-4), Woy Woy Greens (14-5), Scone (8-4) and Cessnock (7-4).
Despite the bleak weather, the girls showed their depth of talent, versatility and durability on the day to come under the scrutiny of keen judges.
Spearheaded by midcourt dynamos Faith Karas, Sailor Jenkins, Isla Trayling and Amarli Buckton the Nelson Bay outfit proved too sharp for their rivals with crisp passing and smart lay up play enabling goal attack/shooters
Bella Edwards, Bonnie Preston, Willow Earnshaw and Willoughby Weber to pile on the goals.
Bella and twin sister Gemma Edwards were stand outs at either side of the court.
While Bella was creating and potting goals up front, goalkeeper Gemma was a tower of strength in defence with team mate Grace Warran – bustling their opponents with strong blocks and intercepts.
The Nelson Bay rep squad comprises the nucleus of the well drilled Stingrays Under 11s team plus players from the Little Rippers and Blazers clubs.
There were also encouraging performances and victories from the Nelson Bay 12yrs, 13-14yrs Development, 17yrs and Opens teams at the Singleton Representative Carnival with many exciting team moments.
The 13-14yrs Development side improved with each match at their first-ever carnival, playing six solid fixtures and finished the tournament with a well deserved triumph.
Veterans golf event a huge success
By Chris KARAS
INCLEMENT weather
couldn’t deter the NSW Veterans Women's Golf Association sponsored twoday tournament staged recently at Nelson Bay Golf Course.
The tournament proved a resounding success despite the torrential rain that lashed the course leading up to the prestigious event as well as on the first day.
Oatlands Golf Club duo
Yvonne Hall-Watson and Rhonda Furini were crowned winners of the 4-ball best ball (4BBB) Diamond Jubilee Trophy for country tournaments with 47 points.
Due to the big wet, the main event was switched to the Friday with the individual stableford held the first day.
Michelle Watts (Monash Country Club) and Kiama’s Hannah Thorley finished runners up in the 4BBB with 41 points on countback from the pairing of Michele Brown (Nelson Bay) and Robyn Lunn (Belmont) on 41.
Following the top two were Toronto’s Julie Bizant and Leonie McKibbon (41), Beverley Park’s Donna Mortimor and Juanita Mullane (41) and North Ryde’s Katherine Clark and Lyn Wells (40 points).
Nelson Bay’s Tina Jeggo won the Nearest to the Pin in A Grade (800cms).
Ladies Stableford winners were Roseville Golf Club’s Andrea Austin (Grade A 37 points), North Ryde’s Linda Cordner (Grade B 33 points countback) and Long Reef’s Virginia Murphy (Grade C 36 points countback).
Tamworth’s Narelle Dunst finished runner up in Grade A with 33 points with Helen Toovey of Ocean Shores third 32 points and Elaine Holden of Everglades fourth on 30 points.
Runner up in Grade B was Long Reef’s Christine Perry with 33 points from Roseville’s Sue Hordern third (31 points) and Long Reef’s Elizabeth Morton fourth (30 points countback).
Pymble Golf Club’s
Sharon Smith was runner up in Grade C with 36 points from Roseville’s Jill McArthur third (34 points) and Michelle Watts from Monash Country Club fourth on 31 points countback.
Longest Drive winner in B Grade was Nelson Bay’s Meg Flack with Long Reef’s Jennifer Brown taking honours in A Grade and Michelle Watts (Monash Country Club) in C Grade.
Nelson Bay golfer and Veterans Delegate Pam Townsend told News Of The Area that the tournament was a “huge success”.
“With no carts allowed on the first day due to the slippery conditions we appealed to members to loan out their electric buggies which allowed half the field (71 players) to venture out and face the challenge of visibility as well as wet grips and ball control,” revealed
Why Blues want Newcastle venue to be made permanent
By Tom WARK, AAP
FOR second-rower Yasmin Clydsdale bad weather in the Hunter has more impact than just keeping footy fans away from game three of women's Origin.
The recent deluge on NSW's mid-north coast has stopped Clydsdale's husband Adam from being able to cross a creek to get to their cows on their farm in the upper Hunter.
But the Newcastle NRLW star knows nothing will stop footy-mad supporters in the region from turning out in numbers to see NSW lift the women's State of Origin shield on 29 May.
She's adamant Newcastle should always host a game of women's Origin to honour the passion and support the locals have for the women's
game.
"They (Newcastle) always show up for women's rugby league so it's like a reward," Clydsdale said on Thursday.
"I always say we have such amazing and passionate fans so if we only had one (game) in NSW, I definitely think Newcastle would be the place.
"It's a rugby league town, they live and breathe rugby league so they'll just get on board anything rugby league related.
"They're not fans, they're supporters, and they always show up for us."
The forward is better placed than most to know what it would mean for locals struggling with flooding and intense rainfall, owning a cattle farm in the town of Rouchel in the upper Hunter.
"It's pretty scary at the moment, we can't even get to
our cattle because the creek's up so high we can't cross," Clydsdale said.
"Adam's making sure the cows are OK but we just can't get to them right now so hopefully they're all safe."
NSW were stunned by a Lauren Brown field goal in Newcastle last year, but Clydsdale is determined to give her home fans the treat of seeing a NSW whitewash.
"It feels a bit surreal to have already won the series, but we have a team that's very competitive and we want to win three-nil," Clydsdale said.
Fellow Hunter local Jesse Southwell has starred for NSW in the first two games and says everyone in rugby league knows Newcastle fans turn up for women's sport.
"The NRL sees that as well, Newcastle always shows up for the women's game, doesn't matter who's
Lee RANKIN
playing," Southwell said.
"That's why the Magic Round is there as well, they'll get around it."
The belief McDonald Jones Stadium should always host Origin is even held outside those who grew up in the region, with Sydney-born
winger Jaime Chapman full of praise for the Hunter faithful.
"The roar of the crowd is like no other in Newcastle, especially when you're playing for the Blues," Chapman told AAP.
"I don't like it when I'm going down there playing
Pam.
“On the Friday carts were permitted and 135 ladies played on a course that was obviously still soggy but playable.
“The golfers enjoyed a sumptuous dinner with great music and entertainment from Elaine Holden with VWGA president Virginia Hewitt presenting the Diamond Jubilee Trophy along with sponsors Emu Residential,” Pam exclaimed.
Nelson Bay Golf Club staff along with the tournament organising committee deserve praise for their tireless work behind the scenes.
“The contribution by the many volunteers was immense with a group going out as spotters on both days with some bunker rakers to ensure the smooth running of the event,” she added.
against Newcastle, but when they're behind you, you can really feel it.
"It gives you this feeling of adrenaline you don't get in other stadiums."
q Yasmin Clydsdale (c) expects thousands to watch the Blues lift the Origin trophy.
Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP.
q Nelson Bay’s all-conquering Under 11 Development squad won the recent Singleton Netball Representative Carnival - Isla Trayling, Willoughby Weber, Willow Earnshaw, Gemma Edwards, Bonnie Preston, Grace Warran, Faith Karas, Sailor Jenkins, Bella Edwards and Amarli Buckton. Absent: Emily Noble, Jacinta Scott and Cassia Stallard.
q Oatland Golf Club’s Rhonda Furini and Yvonne HallWatson receive the Diamond Jubilee Trophy after winning the 4BBB event at the NSW Ladies Veterans Golf event at Nelson Bay Golf Club. They are pictured with Nelson Bay’s Veterans Delegate Pam Townsend (left) and NSWVGA president Virginia Hewitt (second right).
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GARY BARLOW’S FOOD & WINE: AUSTRALIA
SBS FOOD, 7.30pm
Take That frontman Gary Barlow knows how to make the most of a trip: while visiting our shores last year on tour, he also managed to film this tasty travelogue. Starting tonight in Sydney, Barlow meets musician Tim Minchin for a tipple at Midden by Mark Olive (pictured centre, with Minchin and Barlow) outside the Sydney Opera House. Chef and “fish butcher” Josh Niland puts the singer to the test with his fish charcuterie; before pop star Sophie Ellis Bextor and GB arrive at their Hunter Valley gig in style – with time for a cheeky wine tasting en route, of course.
FRIDAY, May 30
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits a prolific native nursery.
8.30 The One That Got Away. (Mal) Ffion clashes bitterly with her sister.
9.20 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
9.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, R)
10.25 Big Boys. (Final, Mls, R)
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R)
12.00 Mayfair Witches. (Final, MA15+v, R)
12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY 9-1-1
SEVEN, 8.50pm
Known for its life-threatening emergencies, natural disasters and dramatic storylines, this first responder procedural isn’t afraid to push the bounds of believability: malware-driven blackouts, train derailments, tsunamis and cruise ship disasters are all in a day’s work for Los Angeles fire captain Bobby (Peter Krause) and LAPD patrol sergeant Athena (Angela Bassett, pictured). Season eight begins tonight with a truly astonishing situation where a truck holding 22 million killer bees crashes in the heart of the city, unleashing a deadly swarm that joins forces with local stingers to become a “bee-nado”.
TUESDAY WALKING DINOSAURS
When you’ve been around for 65 million prehistoric subjects of this beloved BBC series have – you’d think 25 years might not matter so much in the grand scheme of things. But in the quarter-century since this ground-breaking factual show premiered, our understanding of dinosaurs and how they lived has changed radically… and that’s not to mention the leaps and bounds in computer animation. Narrated by British actor Bertie Carvel (Dalgliesh), this Walking with Dinosaurs revival uses cuttingedge visual effects to guide viewers through the stories of six giants once lost to history, but now being unearthed by state-of-the-art science.
6.00 NBN News.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. (R) 9.15 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Atlantic Crossing. (MA15+s, R)
11.55 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)
1.45 The Head. (Return, MA15+a)
3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.30 House Of Wellness. (PGa) Melissa Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Abbey Holmes and Dr Andrew Rochford to navigate pregnancy.
9.30 MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011, Mls, R)
A building manager and his staff plot to steal a small fortune from the swindler who defrauded them. Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy.
11.45 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, R)
1.05 Nurses. (Ma, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. St George Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Toy Soldiers. (1991, Mvl, R) Commandos seize control of a school. Sean Astin.
1.00 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
(31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Nanny. 9.00 Inside The Superbrands. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. 11.30 Golden Girls. Noon MOVIE: Wonder Woman 1984. (2020, M) 3.00 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30
(64) SBS MOVIES (32)
(83) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 December Boys. (2007, PG) 8.35 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 10.25 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu) Noon War Hunt. (1962, M) 1.30 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 3.35 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 5.25 First Cow. (2019, PG) 7.40 The Tracker. (2002, M) 9.30 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 11.55 The Invisible Fight. (2023, M, Estonian) 2.05am Late Programs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Argentina. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 11.55 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Jamie Foxx. 12.55 The Project. (R) 1.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
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SATURDAY, May 31
6.10 Father Brown. (PGav) A supposed vampire strikes in the village.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) Cyril faces his toughest challenge yet.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) The opening of a sculpture park in Angel’s Rise is marred by murder when art imitates death.
10.05 Bergerac. (Ml, R) The battle intensifies between Bergerac and Arthur.
10.50 Reunion. (Mlv, R) Brennan and Carly head to his school reunion. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY
6am Children’s Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 11.00 Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal, R)
8.25 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: Society Influencers (Cliveden And Polesden Lacey)
9.30 1968: A Year Of War, Turmoil And Beyond. (M, R)
10.25 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (R)
11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Movie
Show. 6.35 First Cow. (2019, PG) 8.50 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 10.40 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 12.30pm The Invisible Fight. (2023, M, Estonian) 2.40 December Boys. (2007, PG) 4.40 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 6.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 8.30 Seven. (1995, MA15+) 10.55 Body Heat. (1981, M) 1am The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 3.00 Late Programs.
June
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano. The pianists play in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown.
8.30 Bergerac. (Ml) There’s a breakthrough in the search for Cate’s phone, until Bergerac’s world is shaken.
9.15 Reunion. (Mlv) Christine is closer to the answers she seeks.
10.15 MOVIE: Van Diemen’s Land. (2009, MA15+alv, R) Oscar Redding.
12.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.35 Grantchester. (Mav, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 4.35 Children’s Programs. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)
8.25 Queens Of Ancient Egypt. (PGa, R)
9.25 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PG, R)
10.15 Hindenburg: The Cover Up. (PGa, R)
11.10 MOVIE: Memory Film: A Filmmaker’s Diary. (2023, Maln)
12.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (PGa, R) 2.30 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R) 3.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 3.55 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities come across a box from Malaysia that seems a little unusual and reveals something frightening.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 12. Sydney v Adelaide. From the SCG.
10.30 MOVIE: Safe House. (2012, Mlv, R) A CIA agent and his charge go on the run. Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds. 12.55 Nurses. (Ma, R) Sydney’s bustling nightlife wreaks chaos.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (PGl) 8.30 MOVIE: Spectre. (2015, Mv, R) Daniel Craig. 11.30 MOVIE: Death Wish V. (1994, MA15+lv, R)
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) When bluebottles swarm at Bondi, Harries devises a magical treatment for the stings. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand final. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 11.00 Elsbeth. (Mdv, R)
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SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Malcolm. Continued. (1986, PG) 6.35 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 8.35 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 10.35 The Tracker. (2002, M) 12.25pm The Last Castle. (2001, M) 2.50 First Cow. (2019, PG) 5.05 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 6.40 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 Constantine. (2005, MA15+) 10.45 Prayers For The Stolen. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.50am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls)
8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Breakout. (Madlv) Looks at an escape attempt. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia. (MA15+adv, R)
11.20 Autopsy USA. (Ma) 12.20 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Surfing Australia TV. (R) 1.35 Great Australian Detour. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R) 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (Return, PG) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mv)
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MONDAY, June 2
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30
TUESDAY, June 3
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Stockholm With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures of Bulgaria. (PGa, R)
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (MA15+v) 11.35 Kin. (Madlsv, R)
2.30 Living With The Boss. (PG, R)
3.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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2.25 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire: Best Of. 6.00 Alone Germany. (Premiere) 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 News. 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi gets a huge opportunity.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 8.50 9-1-1. (Return, Mav) A trailer with millions of bees crashes on the streets of Los Angeles, unleashing a swarm.
10.50 The Agenda Setters.
11.50 To Be Advised.
12.50 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Maln)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am The Band’s
Visit. Continued. (2007, PG, Arabic) 6.35 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.25 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 10.20 Sublime. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Just Believe. (2018, M, Italian) 2.10 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 4.00 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 5.35 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 7.30 Unruly. (2022, M, Danish) 10.00 Suffragette. (2015, M) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Ma)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.30 The Point. (R)
12.30 Dance Rites 2023. (PG, R)
2.05 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R)
3.45 Living With The Boss. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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2.20 Cryptoland. 2.50 Bamay. 3.10
12.30
3.15 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire. 6.00 Alone Germany. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.15 Dark Side Of The Cage. (Premiere) 12.05am Dirty Rotten Cleaners. 1.35
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6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 8.25 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 10.00 Prayers For The Stolen. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.05pm My Zoe. (2019, M) 2.00 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 3.50 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 5.45 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 7.30 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 9.55 Sisi & I. (2023, M, German) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
8.50 Doc. (Ma) Sonya relies on Amy’s help. 9.50 Accused. (Mav) A widow gets mixed up in shady dealings.
10.50 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.50 Autopsy USA. (MA15+av, R)
Travel Oz. (PG, R)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.
LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PG)
100% Footy. (M)
9News Late.
Aussie Road Train Truckers. (PGl)
Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. (Mal)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
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WEDNESDAY, June 4
9.35 The Veil. (Premiere, Malv) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv) 12.00 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Mlv, R) 12.50 The Wall: The Orchard. (Mals, R)
3.20 Living With The Boss. (PG, R)
4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Mackenzie searches for answers.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. 10.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
11.00 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Touching Evil. (Premiere, MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PG, R)
8.40 The Grand Tour. (Ml)
10.00 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.15 Find My Country House Australia. (R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
6am Children’s Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Dino Dex. Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 9.25 Saved By The Barn. 10.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Ali And Ava.
Continued. (2021, M) 6.10 The Movie Show. 6.40
Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 8.35
The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 10.20 Unruly. (2022, M, Danish) 12.50pm Suffragette. (2015, M) 2.50 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 4.55 Discovering Film: Maggie Smith. 5.50 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 7.30 Becoming Jane. (2007, PG) 9.45 Emily. (2022, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
June 5
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Our Medicine. (Ml)
8.45 Killing Sherlock With Lucy Worsley: Fact And Fiction. (PGa)
9.45 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Carmen Curlers. (Malsv, R)
1.20 Pagan Peak. (Ma, R)
3.15 Living With The Boss. (PG, R)
4.05 Hitler’s Teen Killers. (Mav, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
COACH TOUR
Join us on this most ambitious, fully guided
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Abigail challenges Eden.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) Hosted by Graeme Hall.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The fifth set of semi-finalists sets out to impress the judges and viewers at home.
10.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav, R)
12.00 Raines. (Mahv)
1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
PG) 8.20
Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Wedding Singer. (1998, M) 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00
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By Chris KARAS
Arney
Nelson Bay square off with the Cardiff Hawks this Saturday at Pasterfield Sports Complex at 2pm.
Billy Barton (three) and single goals from Mark Spencer, Austin Jones, Jake Voyzey, Louis Dews and Wayd Blackburne.
The Blues were best served by Kyle Robinson, Max Oteiwi, Harry Levi, Nick Arney, Eden Pearson and Ben Gibbons.
and Daniel Britt each booted three goals for the
q Nelson Bay Marlins men's AFL team have opened their Hunter Central Coast AFL Black Diamond Cup campaign with a 95-58 win over The Entrance Bateau Bay.