q Nathan and Molly Bock and Carol Frazey from Bellingham, and Toshiyuki Hirayama and Masashi Abe from Tateyama, with Port Stephens host Graeme Chamberlain.
NOTICE OF NOMINATED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT
Council has received the following Development Application (DA) for
DA NO: 16-2025-345 1
DEVELOPMENT SITE: LOT: 4 DP: 398888, LOT: 25 DP: 852410, LOT: 291 DP: 880755, 70A Latitude Drive ANNA BAY, 4473 Nelson Bay Road ANNA BAY, 4365 Nelson Bay Road ANNA BAY
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Sewage reticulation system - Private sewer rising main
APPLICANT: INA LATITUDE ONE PTY LIMITED
CONSENT AUTHORITY: Port Stephens Council
NOMINATED INTEGRATED
ASSESSING OFFICER: Courtney Sargent: 4988 0263 or Courtney.Sargent@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
NOTIFICATION PERIOD: 28 Days (30/07/2025 - 28/08/2025)
SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 28/08/2025
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Enter the Local Voices competition
Ferodale Rd 16-2025-392-1 Swimming pool and associated safety barriers 805, 807A, 807B, 807C, 807, 809, 816 and 817 Medowie Rd; 1 and 2 Silver Wattle Dr; 6, 6A Wilga Rd; 5 Sweet Nectar Cl 16-2023-683-2
S4.55(1) Modification 1 into 7 Torrens Title subdivision – correct miscalculation and amend contributions condition NELSON BAY 29 Donald St 16-2025-389-1 Proposed disabled access ramp and
The Local Voices competition gives Port Stephens residents the opportunity to share their perspectives, tell their stories and raise awareness of the importance of safe speeds on our local roads.
The competition is now open and entries close on Sunday 14 September 2025 at 8pm. Each entry into the competition will go into the draw to win a share of the $5,800 prize pool.
For entry terms and conditions and for more information, visit pscouncil.info/local-voices-comp
Round 1 of community funding for Aboriginal Projects, Community Support and Vibrant Spaces grants are now open, with up to $6,000 available per project. Applications are open until 1 September 2025. Learn more and apply at psouncil.info/community-funding Calling all Port Stephens creatives
Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road are among the busiest roads in Port Stephens and the most expensive to repair. These roads require full reconstruction to ensure safe and efficient travel for everyone. We’ve launched a community e-petition advocating to the State Government to secure the funding we need.
Everyone who lives, works or invests in Port Stephens can sign the e-petition in person at one of Council’s Libraries, the Visitor Information Centre, the Administration Building or online by visiting pscouncil.info/roadsepetition
Do you have a great idea to support your local community or transform a public space in Port Stephens?
Applications are now open for the 2026 Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program! Now in its 16th year, the program has helped more than 180 students pursue higher education, thanks to the generous support of local businesses. The program offers successful year 12 students a $2,000 scholarship towards their 2026 studies and the chance to connect with industry leaders. Applications close 3 December 2025. Learn more and apply at pscouncil.info/MAS-26
Council calls on state government to repair Port Stephens’ roads
FROM Page 1 calls for urgent action from the state government.
“Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road are showing the impacts of both increasing traffic and ongoing weather events,” Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson said.
“We have sections now heavily damaged, and Council funding can only support temporary pothole patching and surface repairs, not the long-term reconstruction these roads urgently need.”
As the Port Stephens population grows, the roads have seen increasing traffic and wear.
“Council simply doesn’t have the resources to carry out the major upgrades needed,” Councillor Chris Doohan said.
“Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road are critical links for residents, workers and visitors, yet they’re in a state of disrepair.
“These roads need to be urgently reclassified from regional roads to State roads to ensure they receive the appropriate funding, ongoing maintenance and safety improvements our community deserves.”
The petition requires 20,000 signatures to be debated in the NSW Parliament.
The goal is ambitious, but Councillor Ben Niland believes it’s achievable with the help of the community.
“We’re asking our community to sign the petition and share it with family and friends,” he said.
“The more people get involved, the closer we come to achieving the number needed to make this initiative impactful and beneficial for everyone.”
The petition can be found on the Port Stephens Council website, Council’s Facebook Page, Council libraries and at the Visitor Information Centre or Administration Building.
Nominate now for 2026 awards
TIME is running out to nominate for the 2026 Australian of the Year Awards.
With days remaining, organisers are urging people across the country to nominate those whose actions, leadership or impact deserve recognition.
Nominations will close at midnight AEST on Thursday 31 July 2025.
This is the final opportunity to help bring the stories of remarkable individuals into the spotlight.
“Every person recognised by the Australian of the Year Awards program starts with someone taking a few minutes to nominate them, to say ‘I see you and what you do matters’,” said
US and Japanese runners in Sister Cities Hunter Marathon
FROM Page 1
Masashi and Toshiyuki finished first in their respective age groups, Carol came second and Graeme was third - superb results all round.
All the runners were home hosted by Port Stephens Sister Cities members.
Formed in 1988, the Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee, a 355c committee of Council, is dedicated to arranging sporting, dance, visual arts, choral, student and environmental exchanges between the cities, with an emphasis on home hosting.
According to the Port Stephens Council Arts and Heritage web page, the Sister Cities Committee, “aims to promote communication between cities leading to friendship and understanding between nations, and worldwide peace”.
In addition to Bellingham and Tateyama, Port Stephens’ sister cities also include Yugawara in Japan.
For further information, contact Nigel Dique, Chairperson of Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee on 0423 024 819.
Mark Fraser, CEO National Australian Day Council.
“These awards don’t just recognise high profile figures, they highlight a wide and diverse range of extraordinary people – volunteers, scientists, carers, artists and people
Sunday 7th September 2025
Our Annual fathers day thong throwing competition will be held on this day. The club will be open from 11.00am.
September 18th,19th,20th 2025
Our Annual fishing competition in May was cancelled due to the weather. It has been rescheduled to18, 19 and 20th September 2025. 2pm weigh in on Sunday 20th September 2025
AGM is on Sunday 28th September 2025. The meeting starts at 11.00am. All are welcome to attend, with a sausage sizzle provided after the meeting.
who create real and lasting change.”
The awards recognise excellence in four categories:
• Australian of the Year
• Senior Australian of the Year (65 years plus)
• Young Australian of the Year (16-30)
• Australia’s Local Hero.
Nominating is easy and can be done online at australianoftheyear.org.au.
q Damaged sections on local roads have prompted the call to action.
Cosette De LORENZO 0468 575 452 cosette@newsofthearea.com.au
Simon EKINS 0434 890 157 simon@newsofthearea.com.au
Lindsay HALL 0430 048 398 lindsay@newsofthearea.com.au
Chris KARAS 0400 819 153 chris@newsofthearea.com.au
Marine Rescue volunteers complete medical evacuation
VOLUNTEERS from Marine Rescue Port Stephens assisted with a medical mission on Sunday 27 July.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said the call for assistance came through just before 9am.
“Volunteer Radio Operators at Marine Rescue Port Stephens received a call from the skipper of a sailing vessel shortly before 9am, advising a passenger on board was severely unwell.
“Rescue vessel Port Stephens 31 was tasked to respond.
“Port Stephens 31 commenced the journey to the distressed vessel, located approximately 17 nautical miles (31 km) east of Broughton Island.
“Marine Rescue NSW crews arrived on scene by 10.30am and transferred the ill
and their companion on board Port Stephens 31.
“Port Stephens 31 then commenced the return journey, and transported the two people to Nelson Bay, where they were handed over to NSW Ambulance
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Proposed road reserve sales
PORT Stephens Council is inviting local residents to share their views on the proposed closure and sale of 11 road reserves to help fund road repairs and upgrades.
The plan includes road reserves at the end of Morna Point Road, Anna Bay; on Kingsley Drive, Boat Harbour; on Meredith Avenue, Lemon Tree Passage; on Ocean Beach Road, Shoal Bay; on Fisherman’s Bay Road, Anna Bay; off Six Mile Road, Eagleton; on Wahgunyah Road, Nelson Bay; on Soldiers Point Road, Salamander Bay; on Morna Point Road, Anna Bay; Rocky Point Road, Fingal Bay; and on Wahroonga Street, Raymond Terrace.
“Selling surplus road reserves is one way we can raise additional funds to repair and improve our roads and faster achieve our record investment of $29 million,” Mayor Leah Anderson said.
“Before we make any decisions, we want to hear from the Port Stephens community.”
Council says community feedback will be “carefully considered" before a decision is made whether to formally close the road reserves.
A formal resolution from Council is required to sell these roads at
market value, which is determined by an independent valuer.
Mayor Anderson said any funds raised from the sale of road reserves would be spent on local road repairs and upgrades.
“If we sell a road reserve, the law requires us to use that money only for roads,” Mayor Anderson said.
“This is about long-term improvements, not just patching potholes.
“Every dollar raised will go back into making our road network safer and more reliable across Port Stephens,” she added.
Soldiers Point resident Cherylle Stone said she “objects strenuously” to the plan.
“It is obvious to all that as soon as the road reserves are closed, their use will be amended, they will be put on the market and the land will no longer be available for community use or for other purposes,” she said.
“Those road reserves host mature native trees and other vegetation which is crucial to absorbing carbon and providing habitat for native animals.
“That vegetation will be destroyed by purchasers to make way for dwellings.”
Cherylle said most of the reserves are accessed by community members for recreation.
“This especially applies to the reserve on Soldiers Point Road,” she said.
“Many nearby elderly residents use the space to gain access to Wanda Beach and/or just to sit and watch the world go by.
“If that block is sold, some of those residents will not be able to walk the additional distance to the next reserve.”
Cherylle said the potential
development of waterfront land is irresponsible “in light of climate change and consequent rising sea levels”.
“Any additional housing on the foreshore, which is vulnerable, will eventually need to be protected from coastal erosion, probably at Council expense,” she said.
“Some blocks now act as buffer zones between bushfire hazards and residential properties.
q Eleven road reserves will potentially be closed and sold off.
“The loss of that vacant space means that all nearby residences will be more vulnerable to increasing frequency of wild fire as a result of climate change.”
Community members are encouraged to share their feedback in writing to the Council by Sunday 24 August 2025.
To have your say visit pscouncil. info/RoadsAccelerationProgram.
Court dismisses appeal to expand quarry
By Joseph RICHARDS
THE Land and Environmental Court (LEC) has dismissed an appeal to expand the Martins Creek Quarry.
The seven-month-long case ended on 24 July, when the court ruled that the negative effects the expansion would have on the area’s community, outweigh the benefits for local infrastructure and the area’s construction industry.
“The negative consequences are particularly in relation to adverse traffic and pedestrian safety implications, and social and amenity-related impacts in the local area,” Commissioner Peter Walsh and Acting Commissioner Michael Young said.
“In all of the circumstances, the balancing of public interests… indicates to us that the proposal should be refused.”
The decision is the latest in a series of appeals and rejections that
have been ongoing for the past 10 years.
Resources company Daracon has been wanting to expand its operations so it can extract 1.1 million tonnes of rock resources a year.
This is a 600,000-tonne increase from the current extraction limit.
Daracon’s reasoning for the expansion is that it would provide more jobs for the area and provide more materials for local infrastructure projects.
Locals argued that the increases in truck movements and expansion efforts would be damaging to both the community and the environment.
Resident groups and Dungog Shire Council have fought Daracon’s previous appeals and expansion applications.
Luke Barker from the Martins Creek Quarry Action Group said that the community reaction to the decision was “lots of relief”.
“[We are] elated that the commissioner had stayed consistent with the previous commissioner’s decisions,” he said.
It is not yet known how Daracon will respond.
q The community has rallied against the expansion since it was first proposed.
If you’ve ever had an infected tooth, you will appreciate how painful it is, and how much it affects your overall wellbeing.
Dental disease is a silent pandemic amongst veterinary patients, and often their owners are unaware of the impact it is having on their pet until the disease is professionally treated.
Signs of dental disease in pets may include bad breath, altered chewing patterns/food selection, drooling, red/inflamed gums, and yellow discolouration (calculus).
Daily toothbrushing is the best way to minimise plaque accumulation and ensure optimal dental health in dogs and cats, but it is not always an easy task and will need to be introduced gradually. Other options for maintaining dental hygiene include special diets, dental treats, supplements containing a seaweed called Ascophyllum nodosum and dental water additives, but often a professional treatment is required initially to return an unhealthy mouth to a healthy state.
August is Dental Month, so it is an excellent time to chat to your vet about your pet’s dental health, and to determine the best way of keeping those pearly whites healthy!
Tomaree support groups for carers
By Jacie WHITFIELD
TWO new community support groups are launching soon on the Tomaree Peninsula, offering much-needed connection and comfort for some of the region’s most dedicated and unsung heroes - kinship carers and mums of children with disabilities.
Kinship carers are grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives raising children within their extended family.
They face a number of unique challenges, with the ”Kinship Carers Cuppa and Chat” to provide an opportunity for them to share stories in a safe, understanding environment.
The group will launch on Friday 15 August at 11am at the Tomaree Library and Community Centre in Salamander Bay.
The idea for the group grew from the success of the Rivergum Kinship Carers in Raymond Terrace, which has supported carers for over seven years.
As more families on the Tomaree Peninsula reached out for help, Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre (TNC) stepped in
to create a local version of this essential support network.
“Many kinship carers put the needs of the children first and forget to look after themselves,” TNC Manager Clare Saunders said.
“These gatherings provide emotional support, reduce isolation, and remind carers that their wellbeing matters too.”
Carers often face challenges including complex family dynamics, trauma-related behaviours, and difficulty accessing the right services or financial support.
Groups like Kinship Carers Cuppa and
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Chat are a vital lifeline, offering not only peer support but pathways to practical assistance as well.
Also launched in July was the “Mums Supporting Mums Carers Group”, which began on Monday the 21st at 9:30am and continues fortnightly at the same venue.
This inclusive group welcomes mothers caring for children with disabilities, offering a chance to connect, be heard, and share advice in a non-judgmental space.
The group evolved from a pre-COVID Autism Support Group and was relaunched in response to community feedback.
TNC broadened its focus to support all carers, recognising the diverse and growing needs of local families.
“For many mums, these cuppas are more than just a chat - they’re a lifeline,” said Clare Saunders.
“Long waitlists and scarce services can make the carer journey isolating.
“This group creates community, shared understanding, and strength.”
Both groups are part of TNC’s wider commitment to building a connected, resilient community.
Through programs such as the Mums Circle (which offers mindfulness, self-care and yoga), in-school wellbeing initiatives, and cultural activities, the centre continues to support the mental and emotional health of locals of all ages.
TNC also provides direct material aid to those in crisis.
In the past financial year, the centre delivered 1305 instances of emergency relief, including 325 food hampers funded largely through its Kindness Trolley Initiative, a monthly community food donation drive outside Coles Salamander Bay.
To continue funding these essential programs, TNC will host a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party fundraiser on Saturday 30 August at 1:30pm at the Nelson Bay Golf Club.
The whimsical afternoon aims to raise funds for peer groups, emergency relief, and other vital services.
Local businesses are invited to donate or sponsor the event, and tickets are now available via TryBooking or through the Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre Facebook page.
For more information, visit Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre on Facebook facebook.com/ TomareeNeighbourhoodCentre or drop by the Community Centre at Salamander Bay.
q The Tomaree Neighbourhood Centre team.
q Helen Bellamy, a TNC volunteer for over 30 years; Clare Saunders, TNC Manager; and Kelly Hammond, TNC Community Engagement Officer.
q Manager Clare Saunders and volunteer Helen Dykes.
Exhibition explores the elements
By Simon EKINS
PORT Stephens
Community Arts Centre is currently showing an exhibition of works with an environmental theme.
The artists on display have explored the elements and the sights and sounds of the world, from nature to urban development.
The exhibition runs from 30 July to 8 September.
The featured artist is Robyn Killen whose work is inspired by both the beautiful Bylong Valley, where she lived with her family, and the Port Stephens area since her move to Nelson Bay in 1979.
When asked about her art career, Robyn said, “My love of nature and drawing were always evident but in 2007 time allowed me to also pursue my love of painting.
“I undertook courses in the mediums of watercolours and acrylics, and regularly attended workshops under the guidance of a highly regarded traditional Australian landscapes oil artist.
“This confirmed my love of landscape painting and enhanced my knowledge and techniques in the most satisfying of activities.”
Robyn is now an accomplished artist in the use of oils, with her works widely sought after locally and interstate.
For anyone interested in learning more about how the Port Stephens Community
Set Sail on a Journey Through Time! HISTORY CRUISE – Thursday 28th August
Join renowned storyteller John “Stinker” Clarke for a fascinating two-hour cruise uncovering the secrets of Port Stephens and the Myall Coast — from ancient Worimi culture and wartime intrigue to fishing yarns and lobster legends.
This isn’t your average cruise. It’s two hours of laughter, learning, and local legends, all with a cuppa in hand!
Cruise past Pindimar, Middle Island, Soldiers Point, and Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse, before returning to Tea Gardens. Along the way, discover our region’s unique environment and how we can help protect it.
Only $59 per person – includes morning tea
Depart 10am sharp from The Original Tea Gardens Ferry Wharf
Seats are limited — Book now with Kerrie on 0412 682 117
Stay local. Sail local. Warm up the bay!
Robyn Killen’s oil painting entitled ‘Dunes’.
to chat with members at each session and discover their wide variety of skills.
New members and visitors will be welcomed from 10:30am to Noon, and 1pm-3pm.
Along with the current artwork exhibition, the gallery displays pottery, mosaics, handcrafts, embroidery, leatherwork, jewellery, glasswork, and patchwork.
Everything in the centre is made by the members.
Arts Centre operates, an Open Week from 4-9 August will be the ideal opportunity to pop in and discover what goes on behind the scenes.
Eighteen different groups meet at the centre each week, and visitors are invited
The gallery is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, and Sunday 10am to 1pm and is located on Shoal Bay Road, Nelson Bay - up the hill behind the oval.
Full details are available at www.pscac. org.au.
Set sail into golden hour for a spectacular sunset cruise across the bay, followed by a sensational 3-course dinner at Mumms on the Myall.
Enjoy an evening of:
• Stunning views and a relaxed, social atmosphere
• Featuring local flavours, warm hospitality, and mouth-watering menu choices to suit every taste
• A welcome glass of wine or prosecco
• A truly unforgettable dining experience on and off the water
WHEN: Friday 29th August, 4:30pm
WHERE: Departs Nelson Bay Wharf
COST: $97 per person
Bring your appetite and your mates — and toast to the most delicious sunset of the year!
0412 682 117 Kerrie info@theoriginalteagardensferry.com.au 40 Victoria Parade Nelson Bay 93 Marine Drive Tea Gardens
q Artist Robyn Killen.
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History buffs and curious locals, don’t miss this special voyage aboard the Original Tea Gardens Ferry!
Community PBL award winners
THE Term 3 Week 1 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed.
Irrawang PS: Cooper exemplifies the values of a safe and responsible learner, consistently showing respect in all interactions.
As a sporting champion representing IPS in various competitions, including the recent Hunter Cross Country event, he demonstrates good sportsmanship by encouraging teammates and competitors.
His positive attitude and commitment to excellence inspire his peers, making him a remarkable role model and representative of school values.
Raymond Terrace PS: Alice was nominated for a brilliant way of documenting the Star Struck journey, for her exceptional interviewing skills and beautifully inclusive nature.
Alice came up with questions, props and ideas for a movie that documented the Star Struck experience.
She couldn't wait to show families and school how great the experience was!
Grahamstown PS: Villanova was nominated for exemplifying the core values of his school.
Villanova demonstrated outstanding respect and empathy towards a peer in
distress.
He proactively worked to ensure the safety of others while skillfully helping to deescalate the situation.
His supportive actions not only aided fellow students but also provided invaluable assistance to the teachers involved.
Irrawang HS: Eli was nominated as he has been visiting Raymond Terrace PS to share his knowledge and talent on the didgeridoo, helping to build cultural pride
and connection among young Aboriginal students.
Congratulations Eli on demonstrating school values of respect, responsibility and personal best.
Hunter River HS: As a role model to his peers, Phoenix eagerly embraces new learning opportunities and is never afraid to step outside his comfort zone.
His inclusive and supportive nature shines through in all settings, especially during sport, where
he goes out of his way to ensure every student feels valued and encouraged.
Salt Ash PS: Alayna consistently demonstrates Salt Ash Public School values of being a positive, respectful, and safe learner.
Whether in the classroom or out in the playground, she gives her best in all that she does.
Alayna is always willing to lend a helping hand and support those around her.
She may be the smallest
student at the school, but her kindness, dedication, and big heart make a huge impact.
Medowie PS: Byron has been nominated for demonstrating the STARS expectations during a recent boccia inter-school competition.
He was an exceptional role model for others, proudly representing MPS.
Seaham PS: Luke is an outstanding school citizen, always following school PBL values of being respectful and
responsible. He delivered an outstanding speech at the recent school public speaking finals and was spotted cleaning up the school environment in his own time.
Karuah PS: Eadie is nominated for consistently demonstrating the Community PBL values of respect and success. Eadie is a caring, kind, well-mannered and friendly student.
She applies herself to every aspect of school and is a fantastic role model to her peers.
q The Term 3 Week 1 winners with staff members.
Beachside Pro-Am back and bigger than
THE much-loved Hawks
Nest Beachside Pro-Am returns to the Hawks Nest Golf Club (HNGC) from 5-6 September.
The Pro-Am has become much more than a golf tournament in recent years; it’s one of the biggest annual highlights for the local club, its members, and the entire Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens
community.
Each year, the club welcomes professional golfers from across Australia to compete for a share in the $50,000 prize purse, alongside over 280 amateur players from near and far.
The two-day, 36-hole event has earned a strong reputation, attracting a field of top-ranked PGA
professionals and passionate amateurs who return year after year for both the quality of the competition and the experience that surrounds it.
“It’s not just about the golf,” said Emily McCormack, Marketing and Events Manager at Hawks Nest Golf Club.
“The Pro-Am creates this electric energy across the club. It brings people together, players, members, visitors, sponsors, all here
for the love of the game and the great atmosphere that comes with it.”
The Pro-Am was awarded NSW/ACT Tournament of the Year in 2023 and was honoured to be named a finalist again in 2024.
This year, the event is shaping up to raise the bar even higher.
The weekend kicks off with a Gala Dinner on Friday evening.
A sell-out event every year, the gala features live entertainment, music from Bobby C, exclusive interviews with special guest speakers, and dinner prepared by
Sando’s Restaurant.
Then on Saturday, following the final round, the crowd-favourite “ShootOut Under Lights” returns, sponsored by Ray White Tea Gardens Hawks Nest.
This thrilling showdown lights up the course and wraps up the tournament in spectacular style.
Hawks Nest Beachside Apartments has been named as the Major Naming Rights Sponsor for another year.
“Our sponsors help us deliver a professional and exciting tournament that benefits not only our club, but the wider region,” Emily said.
“They’re the reason we’re able to keep growing this event.
“Their involvement helps us not only run a great tournament but bring a real buzz to the town.
“It fills local accommodation, drives visitors into shops and cafes, and puts Hawks Nest on the map in such a positive way.”
All event information, including tournament registration and Gala Dinner bookings, is now available on the HNGC website.
Visit www. hawksnestgolfclub.com.au.
q The weekend kicks off with a Gala Dinner.
q Action from the 2024 Beachside Pro-Am.
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Of The Area OPINION & LETTERS
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
I'M stuck at work and my friend keeps posting Insta-worthy holiday snaps.
It’s getting to me. Is this a normal reaction?
Glenda
S.
DEAR Glenda,
HOLIDAY photos used to be limited to a 24-photo film roll.
Once the film was finished, the only choice you had was between matt and gloss.
There was no filter option, no edit
Emissions policy offered ‘unrealistic goals’
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WRITE in response to Kenneth Higgs’ recent letter regarding the suspension of the Port Stephens Council’s Emissions Reduction policy.
Mr Higgs is entitled to his opinion, but his version of events deserves scrutiny.
To claim that councillors who voted to suspend the policy
acted on behalf of “polluting fossil fuel corporations” is not only inflammatory, it’s disrespectful to elected representatives who are doing exactly what they were voted in to do: question bad policy, demand accountability, and ensure ratepayers are getting value for money.
The policy in question may be 100 pages long, but that doesn’t make it right.
Mooring restrictions
DEAR News Of The Area,
BOAT and yacht club members, mooring holders and marine industries in Port Stephens are very concerned about the recent restrictions imposed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) on acquisition, disposal and modifications to moorings.
As I understand it, these restrictions and changes of policy were developed by DPI in consultation with Service NSW (Maritime), Marine Parks, Fisheries and Port Stephens and MidCoast Councils. Mooring holders, interested community groups, industry, yacht and boating clubs were never invited to participate in the policy development and have never been provided with any opportunity to comment on
any information, draft policies or proposed procedures.
The first they became aware of the change of regulations was when mooring holders received letters in late 2024 telling them what the new policy is, not asking for any feedback.
I fully support measures to counteract climate change but these measures must be balanced with user needs.
The research shows that, with some modifications, mooring fields in Port Stephens could threaten relatively small areas of seagrass beds, especially if the replacement of current block and tackle infrastructure by environmentally friendly moorings is progressed in a timely manner.
Currently a significant percentage of mooring holders
Cost-of-living failure
DEAR News Of The Area,
UP until recently diabetics on a chronic health care plan received their five visits bulk billed to the podiatrists.
Now podiatrists demand we pay a gap of about $30 per visit… on a pension this is another cost-of-living failure by the government.
Why doesn't the government arrange Medicare to pay the full payment to podiatrists?
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function, and definitely no clean up app to remove rubbish bins, empty beer cartons or un-photogenic families wandering aimlessly into your carefully constructed frame.
Now, everyone is a magazine photographer, adding camels and removing camel-toes with a quick swipe.
Maybe you should respond by editing your workplace. Edit the lunchroom and add free wine where the water cooler is. Do some fancy editing to Doris from payroll and Herbert from HR.
In fact, clean them up into nonexistence and replace them with Octavia and Vivien who look like Greek models.
At least you are getting paid to create your own mirage.
Carpe Diem, Jasminda
where diabetic pensioners on a chronic health care plan can get podiatric treatments free? Remember podiatrists can help prevent serious health issues that may cost your government in the long term. You will recall all the ads during the election campaign about better health for Australians!
Regards, Graeme TOBIN, Lemon Tree Passage.
It’s filled with expensive, unrealistic goals that offer little clarity on actual environmental outcomes, yet carry significant long-term cost implications for our community.
The suspension is not a denial of climate change - it’s a responsible pause to assess whether this policy reflects the priorities of the people of Port Stephens, or just those of loud
who wish to sell their boats cannot do so because, in many instances, buyers are not permitted to take over the leases for those moorings. Often the mooring has been or is required to be removed and the space precluded from any future use as a mooring field.
Information about which areas will continue to host moorings is not easily accessible.
There are rumours that some areas will close as a result of natural attrition but it has never been made clear to stakeholders which ones.
The prohibition on new or replacement moorings and extensive restrictions on new moorings in some areas is resulting in a serious decline in the overall availability of moorings in Port Stephens with consequent long wait lists and a noticeable downturn in boat sales.
Currently there is nowhere in
activists and inner-city ideologues.
Mr Higgs suggests a “public consultation process.”
That’s exactly what elections are.
The councillors who voted to suspend this policy were elected by the same 76,000 residents he claims to speak for.
Perhaps Mr Higgs should consider that many locals are concerned about skyrocketing
Port Stephens where a private mooring space is available for lease. Apart from private moorings there are very limited options available for vessel storage while a boat owner waits for a mooring.
Port Stephens marina fees are among the highest in Australia.
For many, the cost of paying for a marina berth is prohibitive.
Anchoring the vessel for extended periods contravenes Maritime’s regulations.
I note there are significant areas of abandoned oyster leases in Port Stephens which, if cleaned up, might be suitable for mooring fields.
Has this option been explored?
I note that there is currently a two year trial of 12 environmentally friendly moorings being conducted by CSIRO in Salamander Bay.
I note also that the Queensland Department of Healthy Land and Water conducted a successful
Well done on the waterfront
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE Mayor and her councillors, not forgetting staff, have done a terrific job at Shoal Bay waterfront. With the planting of trees, seating and electric BBQs residents and visitors can now enjoy our pristine waterways.
Now all we need is a designated and managed parking area that will be close to the shopping centre and beach for visiting families and locals - a job well done.
Regards, Gerry MOHAN, Shoal Bay.
living costs, housing pressures, and rates - issues that often get overshadowed by expensive, feelgood climate policies.
This wasn’t a hijacking. It was democracy in action.
And if Mr Higgs disagrees with the decision, he’s welcome to put his name on a ballot next time around.
Regards, Troy RADFORD, Tanilba Bay.
two year trial of environmentally friendly moorings in Moreton Bay between 2009 and 2011.
Since then, several hundred environmentally friendly moorings have been deployed.
Why has NSW not adopted that technology which could have been in place before the current trial even started?
Note that Moreton Bay and Port Stephens both have sandy seabeds and experience extreme weather conditions.
With those two characteristics in common it beggars my belief why DPI has apparently expended huge sums of money starting from scratch with the research when there are already suitable options available.
STONE, Soldiers Point.
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Stinker’s History: The wreck of SS Florence Irving
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
FOR some unknown reason shipwrecks and islands have always intrigued me. When a ship runs aground on an island I am doubly interested.
Such was the case of the SS Florence Irving which struck Fingal Island in 1877, 15 years after the Outer Lighthouse was established.
I wish to acknowledge the excellent research for this article conducted by Kevin McGuinness.
Check out his website portstephenshistory.com.
On 4 December 1877, the SS Florence Irving, a steamship belonging to the A. S. N Company of Sydney, foundered in a heavy fog, on a rock shelf below the Point Stephens lighthouse.
The ship was on a regular journey from Sydney to Brisbane carrying 42 passengers plus crew, together with cargo.
Given the dangerous rocky location of the shipwreck, it was fortunate that there was not multiple loss of life.
Tragically, a seven-month-
old baby, who was travelling in the steerage section (third class) of the ship, drowned.
Fifty-two years later in 1929, the cargo ship SS Pappinbarra also foundered on the rocks near the site of the wreck of the Florence Irving, below the Point Stephens outer lighthouse.
The foundering of the Florence Irving resulted in considerable newspaper coverage in Sydney and Brisbane.
A Marine Board of Inquiry found that fault lay with the ship’s master for the disaster.
There was also newspaper speculation that sailing close to the shore in order to increase the speed of the voyage was also an unproved cause of the foundering.
Passengers also later complained that when being evacuated from the ship, a boarding class status was adhered to, whereby the thirdclass steerage passengers were not allowed to board the ship’s evacuation boats until the first and second class passengers had done so.
The newspaper reports also demonstrate how the outer
In 1873, four years before it foundered at Point Stephens, the paddle steamer Florence Irving, the sister ship of the Agnes Irving, was reengineered.
The paddlewheels were replaced with twin screws, and the ship was lengthened by nearly 28 feet, making her 43 feet longer than the Agnes Irving.
New, more powerful engines were also installed.
Stinker’s Fishin’: Time to troll
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
BIG schools of tailor and salmon, keen to snap at any bait or lure, have moved in from Rocky Point to Box Beach.
Young champion Max Evans found himself surrounded by the surface fish just off Fingal Island.
Salmon are fun to catch as they leap and twist and tail dance across the surface in an effort to toss the hooks.
Unfortunately, I am not a salmon fan as I have never found a recipe that makes them edible apart from fishcakes.
Filleted, boned and skinned the fish can be microwaved before mixing with mashed potato, mayonnaise, one egg, parsley and a few spring onions.
Roll in breadcrumbs and brown in hot shallow oil.
Fantastic.
Other alternatives for salmon include bait for lobsters or crabs or fertilizer for lemon trees.
Tailor are more popular in the kitchen where they can be sizzled in hot oil or smoked.
Floured and set on a BBQ is simple and rewarding.
Tailor also makes great bait for snapper, bream, flathead or mulloway.
Both salmon and tailor are fierce biters and tenacious fighters.
Best baits include ganged pilchards or trolled silver lures of any shape or size.
Use a 15-20lb line and when the fish pulls you pull harder.
lighthouse staff aided the stricken passengers by housing the female passengers in the lighthouse staff’s quarters.
q Paddle steamer ‘Agnes Irving’ (sister ship of ‘Florence Irving’) at Lawrence on the Clarence River.
q Max Evans with a cracker Fingal Lighthouse tailor.
q Max with a solid salmon.
Dolphin census day
LOCAL residents are once again invited to take part in the Port Stephens Dolphin Census, Australia’s longest-running community dolphin count.
This year’s event will be held by ORRCA (Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia) on Sunday, 17 August from 11am to 12pm, with participants recording sightings of the region’s resident Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphins.
Now in its 21st year, the annual Dolphin Census is a much-loved local event that combines citizen science with community connection.
It builds on more than two decades of data collection started by the Marine Parks Association and has been under ORRCA’s stewardship since 2024.
“After more than 20 years of this census, the Port Stephens community has a remarkable opportunity to continue to contribute to real, long-term conservation science,” said Ashley Ryan, ORRCA President.
“It’s an hour that can make a lasting difference for the local dolphin population.”
The Dolphin Census is free and open to all, with clear instructions and training materials provided. Participants can choose from around
‘We
By Pauline CAIN
100 land-based or on-water vantage points around Port Stephens to spend one hour observing and recording:
• The number of dolphins sighted
• Behaviours such as feeding, socialising, or resting
• Dorsal fin photographs where possible, to assist with dolphin identification
All data is submitted via ORRCA’s dedicated reporting app, then reviewed by the organisation’s Research Team.
Results will be shared with participants once the analysis is complete.
In 2019, the census recorded 120 individual dolphins during the one-hour survey.
In 2024, sightings dropped to 42 individuals.
While this does not necessarily reflect a direct population decline, the trend highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring to better understand changes in dolphin numbers and distribution.
In response, ORRCA has launched a new long-term monitoring program alongside the annual census, providing yearround data to help identify patterns and potential conservation needs for the Port Stephens dolphin population.
Local ORRCA member and event organiser Sherelyn Overson said, “After disruptions in previous years, it’s great to see the community come together again for this important project.
have not forgotten you’
THE Flood Recovery Coordinator for the Hunter and Mid North Coast is encouraging farmers and other flood-affected residents to continue to seek assistance.
“We understand it is difficult but it is important to register and complete the documentation, so that if further funding becomes available applicants will be automatically notified,” Dave Owens said.
“Recovery is a slow process and our primary concern is for the mental health of our farmers and residents.
”I am determined to make sure this happens.”
Approximately 13,000 people have attended recovery centres and assistant points since the catastrophic flood events in May.
“It has been massive - the size of it and what has been achieved has been fantastic.
“We have not forgotten about you.
”We are here for the long term, not the short term.”
Mr Owens said that currently:
- 53 households are in emergency care and will need long term assistance
- 47,000 people have applied for personal hardship assistance and 700 applications have been received from small businesses and not for profit organisations.
- 25,000 tonnes of flood waste (equivalent to 1800 trucks) has been sent to temporary waste
- 960 cubic metres has been removed from the shoreline
- 700 silage bales and 900 chemical containers have been collected.
The Flood Recovery Centre in Taree is still operational for another month, however recovery assistance, which provides outreach into communities, will continue.
“We have held two online seminars for 200 small businesses with a step through process - a good step forward.”
Service NSW has emailed over 200,000 businesses across 19 impacted local government areas.
Impacted businesses have been able to access an initial $5000 with low documentation and another $20,000 with receipts.
“We’re all part of the effort to ensure Port Stephens remains a place where dolphins can thrive.”
Volunteers are encouraged to bring binoculars, cameras, a smartphone or tablet, warm clothing, and even a picnic, and spend an hour contributing to the future of local wildlife.
Updates will be shared on ORRCA’s Facebook and Instagram @ orrcaaustralia throughout the day. Registrations are essential. Register at: www.orrca.org.au/ dolphin-census
Once registered, participants will receive further information and safety guidelines from the ORRCA team.
Medowie student wins NAIDOC art prize
MATILDA Moore, a year 11 student at Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie, has been recognised as the winner of the M1 to Raymond Terrace NAIDOC Week Art Prize at an event on site at Heatherbrae.
Matilda’s work includes elements of dreaming stories such as the rainbow serpent and seven sisters, and symbols which fade out across the work, representing the past leading towards an undecided future – one that is to be determined by Aboriginal people.
Transport for NSW Regional Director North Anna Zycki said the winner was selected from four finalists, with all entries following the 2025 NAIDOC Week theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy”.
“Transport and its contractors offer congratulations to all our finalists – and especially our winner, Matilda Moore – on their
achievements,” Ms Zycki said.
“This is an opportunity to recognise the continuing contribution of Aboriginal Australians to our society.
“It’s extremely important that we continue to learn about country and dreaming stories from Aboriginal people, and this competition is about ensuring young Aboriginal voices are acknowledged.”
Local Aboriginal high school students from years 9 to 12 were invited to submit a meaningful artwork, with the winner’s work to be proudly featured across the project, incorporated onto Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)including high-visibility vests, shirts, and other project materials - celebrating culture and creativity while keeping workers safe.
Matilda has received her prize of a 12-month mentorship supported by contractor Seymour Whyte, from Deb Barwick, Chief Executive Officer of NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce.
q A dolphin takes to the air. Photo: Elsa Cabanie.
q A pod of dolphins travels together. Photo: Selina Guckenbiehl.
q Dolphins surf an unbroken wave. Photo: Jodie Lowe.
q Dave Owens with Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain, Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin and Disaster Recovery Australia volunteers at Smithtown. Photo: supplied
q Dave Owens speaking with farmers at Gloucester. Photo: supplied
q Matilda Moore.
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'Kiwi Adam’ an asset to Nelson Bay Gropers
By Chris KARAS
LIKE a good wine, Nelson Bay Gropers rugby workhorse Adam Edwards gets better with age.
The 37-year-old veteran Kiwi lock is in vintage form in the Hunter Suburban Men's Rugby competition and is a vital cog in the club’s Presidents Cup first grade finals charge.
Relishing his role as team leader, the evergreen Edwards has produced inspirational performances this season for coach Zion Takarua’s revamped squad, who are entrenched in third spot on the premiership ladder.
The former Hunter Wildfires representative skipper has proved a mainstay for the Gropers at number eight, adding vast experience to a youthful forward pack that has
captured the imagination of the local rugby public with their courage and skill.
A delighted Takarua told News Of The Area that the industrious Edwards was one of a group of club stalwarts that “complemented” the Gropers’ youth brigade.
“We are fortunate to still have the services of experienced campaigners like Adam, centre Michael Hotene, flanker Sam Rocher, hooker Ross Buchan, prop Nathan McLeay and fullback Willy Dunn who are crucial to our title hopes,” said Takarua, another legendary Gropers forward who still laces up the boots at the age of 37 whenever required.
“Adam is such an inspirational skipper who leads by example with nonstop efforts, and mixes it with the best each week in Hunter Suburban Rugby.”
With Nelson Bay
registering forfeit wins over Newcastle Griffins and Muswellbrook Heelers in recent weeks, a refreshed Edwards is eager for a return to the thick of the on-field action.
The high flying Gropers face the Griffins this Saturday afternoon at Mayfield’s Dangar Park at 3pm with the Kiwi iron man ready to roll.
Not only does tough tackling Adam enjoy locking horns with rival forward packs at a senior level but he also knows the importance of grassroots rugby in the region.
When the dedicated Edwards isn’t skittling rivals with a bone-jarring tackle, crashing his way through defensive lines or backing up teammates in open play, he can be found coaching the Nelson Bay Under 10s squad in the Hunter Junior Rugby ranks.
Kennedy all class in Roosters 32-8 triumph over Lions
By Chris KARAS
RAYMOND Terrace Roosters experienced mixed fortunes in Hunter Junior League action last weekend.
Talented halfback
Anthony Kennedy produced a classy display to spearhead the Roosters’ crucial 32-8 victory over South Newcastle Lions at Lakeside Sports Complex in the Under 15 Division One competition.
Kennedy - a skilful playmaker and team leader with a sharp turn of speed
- demonstrated his bag of tricks to notch two tries and created several others to cap an outstanding game.
The victory was the Roosters’ ninth of the season and gives the club a share of second spot on the ladder with West Maitland Roos on 18 points - two behind competition leaders Valentine Red Devils (20 points).
A feature of the Raymond Terrace club’s triumph was the slick backline raids by halves Kennedy and fiveeighth Nate Waters, which led
to tries for promising fullback Lachlan Grieve, centre Harry Mathieson, prop Junior Finau and interchange Cheyce Parkes.
Emerging junior Xavien Dorin nabbed a hat trick of tries in the Roosters’ gripping 16-12 win over Wests Rosellas in Under 13 Division One action at Harker Oval.
The gifted halfback turned lock scored all three tries and fullback Ryan Poole booted two conversions, engineering a vital win and keeping the Roosters in second spot on 19 points behind competition leaders Cardiff Cougars (23).
Wests slipped to fourth on 18 points.
Tuesday Vets Results
By Ian WILLIAMS
HAPPY 42nd anniversary to the TANILBA BAY
VETERANS GOLF CLUB
Today, 22nd July, we celebrated our 42nd birthday as the TUESDAY VETS with a very friendly game of 2 man Ambrose over both front and back nines with some great stories shared between the 25 players especially back in the club house.
The presentation was held at the Jade Court Restaurant followed by a lovely banquet, a few drinks and a huge raffle. Thank you to Fred, Phil, Andrew, Gary and
Kim for organising the day, the venue was perfect. The general feeling is the day was very successful. It was great to see the following members there for lunch even though they weren't able to play. Joe Croci, John Woolly, Mike Lacey, myself and Dave Enderby.
Results of play: Front Nine;
Winners: Peter Martyn & Barry Disch, nett 34.25
Runners up: Andrew Corbett & Kim Miller, nett 34.75
Ball winners: Lenny Hardes & Kevin Hart, nett 35.25
Fred Drury & Les Deane, nett 36.5
Geoff Hulls & Barry Disch, nett 36.5
4th Hole NTP;
A grade, Len Hardes
B grade, Peter Martyn
C grade, Charlie Skinner
7th Hole D&C;
A grade Kim Miller
B grade Andrew Corbett
C grade Les Deane
2nd Hole Longest Drive;
A grade Alfie Skinner
B grade Geoff Hulls
C grade Bob Foster. Back Nine;
Winners; Vince Schubert & Rob McKinney, nett 32.75
Runners up; Grahame Glover & Ron Dews, nett 34.5
There was no joy for the Roosters in the Under 16 and Under 17 Division One series at Lakeside Sporting Complex.
South Newcastle Lions slammed third-placed Raymond Terrace 32-18 in Under 16s while West Maitland Roos edged out the fourth ranked Roosters 2420 in a pulsating Under 17s fixture.
Smart hooker Clayton Keyes, lock Blake Thompson, winger Jaxen Sundstrom and five-eighth Ethan Harrison scored tries for the Roosters with Keyes potting two conversions in an absorbing tussle.
Ball Winners; Phil Germon & Laurie Northey
Steve Ribards & Ray Stubbs
11th Hole NTP; A grade Alfie Skinner
B grade Bruce Skinner
C grade Mark Moore
18th Hole D&C; A grade, Alfie Skinner
B grade, Rob McKinney
C grade, Charlie Skinner
17th Hole Longest Drive;
A grade, Laurie Northey
B grade, Phil Germon
C grade, Vince Schubert. Next weeks game is a 2 man Stroke event, Alternate shot, alternate tees. Rego from 7.30, Tee time from 8.30.
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25/7/25 OUTRIGHT winners. Wendy Couvaras & Hugh Potts. 48 Ball winners. Bill McMaster & Sean Brennan. 44
Peter Couvaras. &. Hugh Potts. 42
John McDonald. &. Ron McKay. 42 Bradman Award.
Peter Germon. &. Ron Dews
NTP4th. A. Matt Baldwin D&C7th. A. Hugh Potts. B. Grahame Glover D&C18th. A. Hugh Potts. B. Bob West. Money hole.
A. Matt Baldwin.
B. Peter Couvaras There were 15 starters. Congratulations to all the winners. Next game Friday 1/8/25 Single Stableford Eclectic.
Muree Golf Results
By Lee RANKIN
SATURDAY 19th July
Stableford. A Grade
Matt Gurr 37
Steven Shearer 37 3. Harry G Marshall 36
Grade
Peter Flanagan 36
Mike Donohoe 36
Lancelot Slade 35 C Grade
Mitchell Queenan 38 2. John Robson 37 3. Stephen Davidson 37 Pro Pin Mike Donohoe Wednesday 23rd July Medley Stableford A Grade
1. William Ross 40 2. Lancelot Slade 36 B Grade
1. Darrell Doggett 42 2.Michael Cumming 36 NTP 3 Brian Ryeland 12 William Ross
q Nelson Bay Gropers’ inspirational number eight Adam Edwards in the thick of the action during a win over Muswellbrook Heelers earlier this season.
Tomaree High athletes on track for success
By Chris KARAS
TOMAREE High School’s leading crop of athletes are set to make an impact at this week’s Hunter CHS Regional Athletics Championships at the Hunter Sports Centre at Glendale.
Heading a talented field is rising 14-year-old sprint hurdler Anna TaylorAnderson - one of several outstanding prospects from the Port Stephens Athletics Club.
The versatile State representative from Salamander Bay is tipped to bring home a haul of medals when she competes in six track and field events - the 100 metre dash, triple jump,
long jump, high jump, javelin and the 4 x 100m relay.
Respected Port Stephens athletics coach Bob Walkley told News Of The Area that his star pupil Anna was a “natural athlete destined to go a long way in track and field.”
“She is a fierce competitor that trains hard in all her disciplines and sets a high benchmark,” said Bob, a top class mentor with more than 30 years of athletics experience.
The gifted TaylorAnderson will be joined by her kid sister Jamie, 13, and fellow Tomaree High and Port Stephens club mates Mia McDonald, 12-year-old twins Pipi and Fern Cullimore,
Maebel Colley, and promising sprinter Tom Collier.
Fourteen-year-old Mia is another up and coming allrounder who will contest the 100m and 200m sprint, long jump, high jump, javelin and 4 x 100m relay at this week’s Regional meet.
Mia underlined her potential at the recent Hunter Regional CHS Cross Country titles where she finished a creditable sixth in the 14 years Girls division to qualify for the State CHS Championships.
Sixteen-year-old Tomaree High student Cameron Andrews (16 Years Boys) and Dom Yabsley-Turner (13 Years Boys) have also qualified for State after
collecting silver medals in their respective cross country events.
Pipi Cullimore will compete in the 100m, 200m and 800m sprints plus the 4 x 100m relay while twin sister Fern is set to line up in the 400m and 800m sprint events.
Jamie gets an opportunity to qualify for bigger things in the 13 years Girls discus, javelin and long jump, while 15-year-old Collier is one to watch in the Boys 15 years 100m, 200m and 400m sprint.
The champion Girls 14 years 4 x 100m relay squad comprising McDonald, Colley, Pipi Cullimore and the exciting Taylor-Anderson should prove hard to beat.
Lawn bowls guru a key figure in Port
Stephens rise
By Chris KARAS
JASON Stokes is a name synonymous with lawn bowls in the Port Stephens region.
Since taking over the reins as Chief Executive Officer of Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, the tireless administrator has built the organisation into a sporting powerhouse.
With Stokes at the helm, the club was crowned the NSW Lawn Bowls Club of the Year in 2023 after collecting an impressive four State titles.
It is also the home base for international bowlers Natalie Van Eldik and world champion Lee Schraner.
Twenty five years ago, the astute Stokes was appointed Bowls Co-ordinator at Soldiers Point Bowling Club and went about building a great depth of talented players to compete at the highest level.
He also introduced a small number of bowlers with whom he had confidence in, who proved they could mix with the local brigade and become great team players.
The keen judge also brought a winning culture which soon became contagious as the results would soon show - a famous State No 1 Men's Pennants title in 2005 plus six consecutive Newcastle No 1 Pennant championships.
There was a special camaraderie among the group and with three strong skips in Jason, Neville Downes and the “Ice Man” Simon Lack the team was destined for success.
To mark 20 years almost to the day of that historymaking State No 1 Pennants championship triumph, the Soldiers Point bowls legends have organised a reunion this Saturday 2 August.
Jason Stokes may now control one of the biggest and most successful lawn bowling organisations in the country but he will forever be linked with the Soldiers Point Club’s golden era.
Blues stave off gutsy Marlins in epic AFL contest
By Chris KARAS
NEWCASTLE City Blues remain one of the teams to beat in this year’s Hunter Central Coast AFL Men's Black Diamond Cup premiership.
The Blues consolidated top spot on the competition table after sinking a tenacious Nelson Bay Marlins outfit by 57 points in a cracking tussle last weekend at the No. 1 Sportsground.
Key forward Oliver Gilmour booted four goals and teammates Jordan Dear and Reuben Miller were three apiece, as the Blues recorded a 16.11 (107) to 7.8 (50) victory - the team’s 11th win from 13 matches.
Newcastle City kicked five goals in a stunning first quarter display to establish a 34-1 lead at the end of the first break.
to 68 points at the end of the third term.
A plucky Marlins lineup stood up to be counted in the final quarter, restricting the Newcastle side to a goal and three behinds and outscoring the premiership pacesetters by 20 points to nine.
Despite the loss, Nelson Bay remain in fourth spot on 20 competition points behind Newcastle City (44), second placed Warners Bay Bulldogs (40) and the Terrigal-Avoca Panthers (36).
The Marlins were best served by Jayden Baldwin-Rymer, coach Wayd Blackburne, Adam Grant, Jason Carey, Louis Dews and the tireless Zane Grant, Durable forward Mitchell Hall and Tom Warren bagged goal doubles for Nelson Bay with stalwart Dews, superboot Billy Barton and Mark Spencer potting six pointers.
Titles for Nelson Bay’s Little Rippers, All Stars and U17s at Port Stephens Junior Netball Carnival
FROM Page 24
NELSON Bay netballers delivered a triple treat at the annual Port Stephens Association Junior Netball Carnival at Raymond Terrace.
Three association teams - the Under 11 Little Rippers, Under 14 All Stars and the Nelson Bay Under 17s - scooped the pool and brought home winners’ medals in their respective age groups.
It was a fine achievement by the talented Nelson Bay contingent, which produced skilful performances at the
invitational event to remain undefeated on the day.
Under the guidance of Nelson Bay Under 11 Development coach Ashlee Hall, the Little Rippers captured the Dolphins Division title in style.
“Despite a three week lay off from club netball, the girls were a model of consistency and found their groove as the tournament progressed,” said Ashlee, who doubles as the Nelson Bay Senior Opens representative coach.
“They improved with each game, with our centre Faith Karas and goal shooters Willow Earnshaw
and Willoughby Weber back from representative duties and leading the way.”
Young midcourter Evie Howard, goal attack Eden Colley, Zoe Royle and the defensive unit comprising Eliza Jurotte, Marlowe Haecker and Charlotte Stephens also turned in solid performances in a superb team effort.
The all conquering Little Rippers toppled the Terrace Central Cyclones 24-0, Karuah Opals 12-3, St Brigids Swifts 9-4, Dungog Dynamos 6-3, St Brigids All Stars 16-0 and the Dungog Dashers 14-3 to remain
undefeated and claim the title with 12 points from their six matches.
In a gripping tussle with runners-up Dungog Dynamos (10 points), they showed poise and tenacity to post a three goal victory.
The Rippers’ fourth representative playergoal attack Emily Nobleunderwent surgery on the eve of the carnival but in typical spirit was on the sidelines in a wheelchair cheering on her teammates.
Nelson Bay’s undefeated All Stars lineup clinched the Under 14 Blue Division title - winning all seven matches to finish on 14 points and four clear of fellow Bay clubs Storm (ten points) and the third placed Vipers (seven).
The Blues looked well in control when they added another five goals to establish a 66-15 advantage at the half-time interval before extending their lead
Coached by Sarah Matthews, the All Stars registered impressive wins over the Nelson Bay Storm (24-9 and 19-13), Nelson Bay Vipers (23-6 and 218), Bradson Blazers (27-6), Terrace Central Vipers (284) and Nelson Bay Breakers (42-0).
They were without the services of ace goal shooter Brynne Dagwell and Marley Lester but demonstrated their depth of talent and class on court with strong performances from Harlow Colley, Maeve Lewis, Scarlett Lui, Macey Matthews, Zahli Read, Laila Shires, Brooklyn Terry, Emillie Weaver and Tahlia Abel.
There was no stopping the classy Nelson Bay Under
The Marlins host the fifth placed Killarney Vale Bombers in another vital showdown this Saturday at Dick Burwell Oval from 2pm.
17s outfit coached by Sue Shelley, which powered through to the Grey Division title.
In a dominant team display, the Bay girls proved unbeatable with emphatic victories over the Dungog Dazzlers 25-5 and 22-8, St Brigids Runaway Stars 2213 and 18-10, St Brigids Hot Shots 29-5, Bradson Phoenix 19-2 and South Maitland Cobalts.
Nelson Bay topped the standings on 14 points with seven wins - four points clear of runners-up St Brigids Runaway Stars. Port Stephens Netball organising committee can take a bow for yet another well run carnival fostering junior talent.
q Anna Taylor-Anderson winning the Hunter Zone CHS Athletics 100m final from close friend Mia McDonald in Maitland.
q Jason Stokes played a key role in Raymond Terrace Bowling Club capturing four State titles and being named NSW Lawn Bowls Club of the Year in 2023.
ROBERT HENRY RICHARDS
5/12/1954—23/7/2025
Of Bulahdelah
Cherished husband of Colleen. Dearly loved father of Renee and Jodie. Dearly loved and sorely missed by his extended family and many friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Bob’s funeral service to be held at the Bulahdelah Golf Club on Friday 1st August 2025 commencing at 11am. Prior to his private cremation. Live stream of Bob’s service will be available.
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SUNDAY
THE 65TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS 2025
SEVEN, 7.30pm
Australian television’s A-listers are all glammed up (check out the frocks in the Red Carpet show, hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown, from 7pm) and ready to celebrate the best of the best local talent. Sam Pang (pictured) returns for a third stint as host, and Hamish Blake is up for his third Gold Logie. He’s the odd man out in the nominations though, with six strong women –Lynne McGranger, Lisa Millar, Ally Langdon, Sonia Kruger, Julia Morris and Poh Ling Yeow – hoping to grab the Gold.
FRIDAY, August 1
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.35 Gardening Australia. Costa visits a subtropical cottage garden.
8.35 Patience. (Ma) Patience helps her friend Billy after his brother’s body goes missing.
9.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.00 Austin. (PG, R)
11.30 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)
12.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 MOVIE: Yogi Bear. (2010, PG) 9.05 BTN Newsbreak. 9.15 Robot Wars.
6.30 SBS World News.
MONDAY
DANCING WITH THE STARS
SEVEN, 7.30pm
It’s been quite the year for with the Stars – shock exits, fiery clashes with the judges and Shaun Micallef’s (pictured) escalating efforts to break Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger have all made it a memorable season. Tonight’s grand finale sees the final six celebrities – comedians Felicity Ward and Micallef, newsreader Michael Usher, AFL legend Trent Cotchin, Home and Away Kyle Schilling, and podcaster Brittany Hockley – leave it all on the dance floor with their freestyle routines as they attempt to claim the Mirrorball. Before Australia chooses its champion, there’s a special performance from “Right Here Waiting” singer and new coach on The Voice Richard Marx.
7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv)
8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals.
9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (PG, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 11.35 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. 2.05 Romulus. (MA15+av, R) 3.55 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Mal, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
THURSDAY
BACK ROADS
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Charlie Albone looks at damaged azaleas. 8.30 MOVIE: The Help. (2011, Ma, R) During the civil rights movement of the ’60s, an aspiring author decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the white families they work for and the hardships they experience. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer.
11.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PG, R) Celebrities show off their dance skills.
12.50 The Disappearance. (MA15+av, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
After 10 years and nearly 100 episodes sharing the best stories from rural Australia with us, Heather Ewart farewelled the show in last week’s episode, and now we need to get comfortable with having someone else at the wheel. Former News Breakfast host Lisa Millar (pictured) is in the driver’s seat now, and her first destination is a dead-set country icon – the Snowy River. Near its source on slopes of Mount Kosciuszko, Millar meets 98-year-old Tommy Tomasi, who shares his stories about building the Snowy Hydro Scheme. Further south, she takes a paddling trip through some rapids with Craig Ingram, whose passion is preserving this mighty river and its native fish.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22. Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985, Mlv, R) A Vietnam War veteran rescues POWs. Sylvester Stallone.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG)
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)
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Guests include Bradley Cooper.
6.00
SATURDAY, August 2
6.00 Australian Story: Gut Instinct – Jane Dudley. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: 10 Years Of Back Roads – Heather’s Farewell. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Alphy and Geordie investigate a musician’s murder. 8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate the murder of a girl found dressed in period attire.
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Malv, R) Stella must deal with another dead body.
10.40 Miss Austen. (R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids Baking Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Cambridge. (PG)
8.20 The Princes In The Tower: New Evidence. (R) Explores the fate of the Princes in the Tower.
9.55 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 8. 2.05 MOVIE: Merkel. (2022, PGal, R)
6am The Movie Show. 6.10 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 8.10 The Movie Show. 8.45 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 10.20 Some Kind Of Beautiful. (2014, M) 12.10pm Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 2.05 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 4.25 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 6.30 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 8.30 Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 10.55 5 To 7. (2014, M) 12.45am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, August 3
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG) Julian is dropped from Big Bear’s TV deal.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Final, Mdlv) The former Mystery Bay locals head to Melbourne.
8.55 Miss Austen. Cassandra tries to keep Jane’s letters private.
9.45 MOVIE: Mrs Carey’s Concert. (2011, PG, R) Follows music director Karen Carey. Karen Carey.
11.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Hey Duggee: Songs. 5.45 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig. (PG)
8.40 Venice From Above. (R) 9.45 Cleopatra: Mystery Of The Mummified Hand. (PGa, R)
Noon Motorcycle Racing. 1.00 Jeopardy! 1.55 SBS50. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Kars & Stars. 5.45 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Petrol Vs Electric Cars: Which Is Better. 9.25 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.25 Late Programs.
MOVIES (32)
6am Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. Continued. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 7.50 The Movie Show. 8.25 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 10.25 Bergman Island. (2021, M) 12.35pm Hope Gap. (2019, M) 2.30 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 4.30 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 6.40 Clue. (1985, PG) 8.30 The Departed. (2006) 11.20 Till The End Of The Night. (2023, MA15+, German) 1.35am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team cruises the southern Great Barrier Reef.
7.30 Mysteries Of The Pyramids. (PGa) Looks at the pyramids.
8.30 MOVIE: Angels & Demons. (2009, Mav, R) A professor and physicist race against time to find four kidnapped cardinals. Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer.
11.15 MOVIE: Gunpowder Milkshake. (2021, MA15+v, R) An assassin is reunited with her mother. Karen Gillan.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Room For Improvement.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby Union. British & Irish Lions Tour. Game 3. Australia v British & Irish Lions.
10.00 Test Rugby: Australia v British & Irish Lions Post-Match.
10.15 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017, Mlvw, R)
12.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (MA15+adl, R)
1.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (Final) Andrew helps James and Brendan. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm, R) Sydney Call Centre is receiving a higher than average number of unusual calls. 9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) Gordon Ramsay conducts surveillance on Parthenon, a cherished family-operated Greek restaurant in Washington, DC. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.45 Ambulance UK. (M, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Romance At The
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger and Dr Chris Brown.
7.30 The 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards 2025. (M) Coverage of the 65th TV WEEK Logie Awards. Hosted by Sam Pang. From The Star, Sydney.
11.15 An Evening With Dua Lipa. (PG, R) A concert special. 12.45 Jamestown. (MA15+av, R) Verity is accused of witchcraft.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 World Aquatics Championships. Singapore 2025. Day 8. Finals. 11.20 The First 48. (Mav) 12.20 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dms, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00
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DRAMA
DRAMA
9GEM
MONDAY, August 4
1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 2.10 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGa, R) 3.05 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Jeopardy! 4.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.30 Mastermind Australia. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 9. H’lights.
9.20 Britain’s Most Beautiful Road. (PGa, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Malv) 11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mal, R) 1.15 Blackport. (Madls, R) 2.15 Weeks Of War. (PGa, R) 3.10 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.35 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) Remi’s stressed ahead of his gig.
7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (Final, PG) The six finalists dance for the trophy. 9.30 9-1-1. (Ma) Following the tragic events at the lab, the 118 must come together to lay their fallen hero to rest.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)
12.30 Gone. (MA15+v, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am The Movie Show. 6.20 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 8.10 Clue. (1985, PG) 10.00 Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 12.25pm 5 To 7. (2014,
TUESDAY, August 5
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (PGs, R)
11.25 The Shift. (Premiere, Mals) 1.05 Everything You Love. (Mals, R) 1.35 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R)
3.05 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)
4.00 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
7.30 Boyzone: Life, Death And Boybands: Love Me For A Reason. (Premiere, Mal)
8.30 John Farnham: Finding The Voice. (Mal, R) A celebration of John Farnham.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA. (Malv, R)
12.30 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl)
100% Footy. (M)
Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip.
9News Late.
A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+av, R)
Footy Classified.
WEDNESDAY, August 6
6.00
FAMILY (22)
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. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Abbott Elementary. 9.10 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
Aerial Australia. (PGaw)
Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M)
10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Estonia. (Premiere, Ma) 12.30 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R) 1.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGal, R)
3.05 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)
4.00 Curious Traveller. (R)
4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 8.25 Mosley. (2019, PG) 10.15 Bliss. (2021, M) 12.10pm Long Story Short. (2021, M) 1.55 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 3.40 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 5.25 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 7.30 Moonfall. (2022, M) 9.55 Midnight Special. (2016) Midnight Linoleum. (2022, M) 1.55 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, August 7
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Grand Day Out. (PG, R) 10.50 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 2.00 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.55 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 3.45 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Along Ireland’s Shores. (PGaw, R) 10.00 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (PGa, R) 10.50 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Such Was Life. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 From Paris To Rome. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)
8.30 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa, R)
9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Dopesick. (Mals, R)
11.55 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R)
1.00 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. (PGa, R) 2.35 Weeks Of War. (PGavw, R)
3.30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Ma, R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
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)
10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Malv) 11.20 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
12.20 Imposters. (Madlv, R)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 Clarkson’s Farm: Unfarming. (Return, Ml) 9.45 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 10.45 9News Late. 11.15 The Grand Tour. (MA15+l, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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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. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Dance Life. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) 9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Cabin Chaos. (PGa) 10.30 Soham: Catching A Killer. (Mav, R)
11.30 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Life. (Madv, R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Melbourne Storm v Brisbane
FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 8.25 The Movie Show. 8.55 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 11.00 Midnight Special. (2016) 1.10pm Arrowhead. (2015, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 5.25 Shin Ultraman. (2022, PG) 7.30 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 9.50 Limitless. (2011) 11.45 I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
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q Nelson Bay Netball Association teams Little Rippers (Under 11), All Stars (Under 14) and Nelson Bay Under 17s celebrate their triple titles achievement at the Port Stephens Junior Netball Carnival at Raymond Terrace.
