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Above: Brian Hughes and Abbey Henry from Hunter Local Land Service with Wallis Lake Clean Up Organiser Brad Verdich. Wallis Lake Clean Up Day It’s easy to spot rubbish on the land and put it fishermen. Abbey Henry and Brian Hughes to the loading wharf. Common items found BBQ at the end with sausages cooked by Brad where it belongs. On the lake, rubbish tends to (from the Local Land Service) were there to (mostly around Wallis Island) were beer bottles, himself. build up and hide in the muddy long grass along help pick up the rubbish from the lake, then plastic bottles, aluminium cans, fish bait bags, This Wallis Lake annual event a great start, but the foreshores and is best seen by boat. sort it into categories so it could be measured. long pvc piping plus a couple of odd tyres. with so much debris finding its way into the Last Friday oyster farmer Brad Verdich Their data then goes into a National database Brad said, “This is an annual event now. We are water the organization ‘Clean-Up Australia’ (Coordinator of the Wallis Lake arm of NSW to help understand what rubbish is out there so getting out there and doing our bit.” encourages everyone to do their bit to keep our it can be prevented. Shellfish Quality Assurance) organized a water This event is supported OceanWatch Australia, waterways free from rubbish to begin with. clean-up day in conjunction with Clean Up It was hard work in the hot sun. Most rubbish Clean Up Australia Day, Hunter Local Land Australia Day. On the morning, boats and was picked up by helpers stepping from their See page 11 for local Clean-Up Australia Day Services and Mid Coast Council. Other similar sites seeking volunteers this Sunday 7th barges arrived with many teams of local oyster boats and walking through the bushes, mud events take place across Australia. famers, officers from the Hunter Local Land and water. Within a few hours, bag loads of March. Service and a couple of keen recreational debris was collected by boat and brought back At the end of the day all helpers enjoyed a Mary Yule THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2021 THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2021
Community News Page 2 Community News Page 3 The Forster Tuncurry Magical concert held at Green light for Cancer Care Manning-Great Lakes Tuncurry Memorial Hall “About one-third of people with cancer in collaboration between CCA, Health Care and Australia live outside our major cities and local Radiation Oncologists, led by Associate The next deadline is 5pm Wednesday 10th of March and will be having better access to treatment will save lives Professor Noel Aherne. CCA has a large team and improve health outcomes for Australians of professionals with a proven track record of published on Wednesday 17th of March. living in regional areas,” Minister Hunt said. innovation and clinical leadership, covering We welcome your stories and letters. “This new investment of up to $5 million means the key roles of radiation oncologists, radiation cancer patients in the Manning-Great Lakes therapists, medical physicists, engineers, IT All submissions: www.theforstertuncurry.com.au region can access treatment close to home and specialists and oncology nurses.” without incurring out of pocket expenses.” “Cancer Care Manning Great Lakes will be Our commitment is to provide a newspaper that is factual, informative, and full of local Federal Member for Lyne, Dr David Gillespie networked to our radiation oncology services stories and community news to share. We are here to promote and support our amazing welcomed Minister Hunt’s announcement and in Sydney and Wagga Wagga. A wide range local volunteers, community groups, sporting groups, schools, events and businesses. said the new radiation oncology facilities that of resources can be shared through this will service the Manning-Great Lakes region networking, providing service efficiencies Editor: Mary Yule Phone: 0413410492 regional newspapers. Contact Murray Keir would take health service delivery and cancer and greater staff training and collaboration treatment in the region to the next level. opportunities. The equipment to be installed Email: [email protected] on 0439 060 700. “There are 95,000 people across the Manning- will match our current services in Sydney, Business Hours: 9:30 - 5pm (Mon - Fri) Puzzles & Cartoons: Supplied by Auspac Great Lakes region who don’t have ready access Wagga Wagga and the Radiation Oncology Media, an Australian company with to radiotherapy services. Cancer patients either service at Port Macquarie, “ he added. Graphic & Web support: Golden Age Media, Australian cartoons. a locally owned business. Contact Greg have to travel to Newcastle or Port Macquarie The Federal Liberal and National Government Golden on 1300 766 713. The Forster Tuncurry: Proud to be to receive radiation oncology treatment,” Dr has provided $45.5 million over five years to Gillespie said. Dr Gillespie congratulated Cancer a locally owned family business. invest in the expansion of cancer treatment Printed: Spotpress in Marrickville NSW, on Care Associates (CCA) on its successful bid to capacity throughout regional Australia by sustainably sourced paper. Spotpress is a Thank you: To Vanda Gooley and Roberta deliver the service. enhancing existing and building new health family owned business who support new Pearce for their expertise behind the scenes. “CCA has successfully commissioned and infrastructure. Funding for this initiative comes managed cancer care, medical imaging and from the Government’s Health Infrastructure day surgery services for over three decades Program, which is building, upgrading and We acknowledge the Worimi People, the traditional custodians of the land, expanding vital health infrastructure to ensure waterways and sky of the Worimi Nation where this newspaper is published. With including radiation oncology and medical oncology services in Sydney and at Wagga Australia’s health system is equipped to meet great respect we acknowledge their Elders, past, present and future. Above: Damian Williams Cancer Care Associates, Dr David Gillespie MP, Jaimie Northey (who Wagga in regional NSW,” Dr current and future health needs. underwent Chemotherapy at Cape Hawke Hospital and had to travel to Port Macquarie for Radio- Gillespie said. “It is anticipated Above: The Coffs Harbour String Quartet - Annabel Swainston, Jennen Ngiau-Keng, (concert therapy), Prof Michael Izard Cancer Care Associates and Benjamin Uprichard CEO Forster Private Cancer Care Manning Great Lakes Hospital|Mayo Private Hospital. will be an integrated service across organiser Leigh Vaughan), Caleb Murray and Patrick Brearley. three sites including Forster Private What a triumph!! The capacity audience next one!” The Federal Coalition Government is boosting Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, Hospital, Mayo Private Hospital and investment to Cancer Care Associates so local said the Government is increasing access to Manning Base Hospital. Advertise with us (Covid-safe of course) in our historic hall on cancer patients living in the Manning-Great radiation therapy services for thousands of The decision of the quartet to donate the Chairman of Cancer Care Sunday the 21st of February experienced a door takings back to the Hall Management Lakes region can access radiation therapy cancer patients living in rural and regional See all our great prices & deals at performance that few people outside the services. areas. Associates, Tony Noun, said CCA Committee was met with amazement at was committed to establishing a city confines and rarefied surrounds of the first, but we were delighted to accept this www.theforstertuncurry.com.au professional musician’s circuit could expect. state-of-the-art, linear accelerator most generous gesture! (Our Treasurer was radiation oncology facility located Enquiries: 0413410492 or [email protected] The young members of the Coffs Harbour String absolutely thrilled!!) “The money will go a long in the Manning-Great Lakes. Quartet, Jennen and Annabelle (violins), Caleb way to help fix the leaking roof!” Great Lakes Palliative Care “Our experience ensures a (cello), and led by Patrick (on viola), gave us a Radiation Oncology service located most remarkably musical and in the Manning-Great Lakes will professional performance that Monthly Garage Sales meet the needs of the entire would not be out of place in region,” Mr Noun said. “Cancer any prestigious music venue. Like a lot of our community, the Great Care Manning Great Lakes is a From the very first bars of the Lakes Palliative Support Care charity team Mendelssohn piece they had have been affected by the difficulties the audience entranced. associated with COVID restrictions. Over the past 12 months we have been unable “We just loved the warm to hold a number of our usual fundraising acoustics of the old hall and activities, however we have been busy Star Volunteer the capacity audience was so holding Garage Sales once a month in appreciative to play for!” said our Tuncurry premises at 32 Manning St Name: Ossie Selwood Patrick Brearley, founder of Tuncurry (opposite John Wright park). the quartet. Organisation: Forster Tennis Club These sales are able to be held because “The string quartet is one What does this organization do of the generous donations from the of the most challenging of in our community? community of clothing, books, furniture, ensembles to play in, and plants, china & kitchen ware and lots We provide 14 courts for the it was obvious from the The Tuncurry WW1 Memorial Hall, is not a more. community as well as 3 little outset that these young players not only knew courts for juniors starting off. We Council-owned hall but belongs to the Crown All proceeds of sales go to Great Lakes the music intimately but had a wonderful have different surfaces including and is administered by a committee appointed Palliative Care Support Inc to provide understanding of how to make the music artificial grass, some clay and Meet Andrew, Loz, Jo and Tamara at Woolworths in Forster. by the Minister. We exist entirely on volunteers special care and support to patients, sing together, ” said Leigh Vaughan, Chair a hard surface. All our tennis One of the many places where you can pick up your free copy of the TFT newspaper. and hall rentals, and of course Covid-19 lost us families and carers of those suffering life of Tuncurry Hall Management Committee. players can experience different “We were so happy to be able to present this a year of income! limiting illness. This service has been and There are some plans in the pipeline to hold surfaces to practice on for beautiful concert as our first performance for We will be celebrating our 100th anniversary continues to be a critical and important need in a few more fundraising events this year such competitions that could have any this year.” of the opening this September. So, keep your our community. as a morning tea and Bush Poetry Reading in surface. The Forster Tuncurry is available eyes and ears open for news of our plans! The capacity (Covid required) audience was April and the much anticipated Trivia Night to Anyone who has any thoughts about helping We are the biggest tennis club in a testament to the local hunger for musical be held in May. Further details for these events from Hallidays Point to Seal Rocks out with these celebrations, feel free to the area and every year we host replenishment. Much of the wonderful feed- will be provided closer to the dates. the NSW Country Championships. back we have received included “when is the contact us through the Hall’s website at: www. Hallidays Point Coles Service Station tuncurrymemorialhall.com.au If you wish to make a donation or are What is your role? Foodworks Hallidays Point MidCoast Library interested in finding out more information, I’ve been the Forster Tennis Club Diamond Beach Takeaway Coles please contact Lynn on 0448 379 008. Workshop for String players Captain since 1993 and I’m a Life Tallwoods Country Club Woolworths On Saturday afternoon, the quartet Member. For nearly 15 years I’ve Stocklands Customer Care Tuncurry gave a workshop for string players been running the weekly raffle at Forster Keys Mini Mart from Sinfonia MNC, our community the Forster Bowling Club to raise Tuncurry Resource Centre them it’s a good charity for the kids. Oasis Service Station Pacific Palms orchestra. The participants were money for our Junior Club members. impressed with their professionalism, All the money goes into a special fund for the Woolworths Blueys Supamart What is the best part of your job? musicality and willingness to share TSG Stop n Go Kembali Café development of Junior Tennis at the Forster their knowledge and skills. The raffle is a bit of entertainment for us and Tennis Club. This can help kids starting off with Access Fuels Service Station Please come along and for the friends we have made at the Bowling Charlotte Bay Sinfonia as a whole, can only benefit their tennis. Families can apply for financial Tully’s Tuncurry News help support this great Club. Over the years many Forster Tennis Club Metro Pertroleum immensely from the expertise and assistance for tournaments across the states Thoughtful Things on Manning cause. Garage Sales members and non-members have helped Foodworks Charlotte Bay input, which in turn will benefit and for tennis coaching. On occasions we have will be held on the 3rd with the raffle. I’m always looking for more Forster the community for our future helped provide all kids with a good racquet Smiths Lake Saturday of the month volunteers to help. At the moment I’m assisted Beach Bums Café Main Beach performances. and cover for their first tennis lesson. Smiths Lake Friendly Grocer throughout 2021. We by Denice Davies who has been selling tickets Tulls News on Wharf St The Hall Management Committee have lots of indoor and for years. We know everyone by name, and we I say tennis is a game for life. If learnt it as a kid Forster Information Centre Coomba Park would like to extend their heartfelt under cover space so like to entertain them with our calls. We tell it stays with you forever. Little Mart on Little St Pollards General store thanks to Patrick and the rest of the don’t let the rain stop Pearl Energy Service Station you. The Auxillary team Bungwahl quartet for making the weekend such a Farmers Patch on Lake St are always happy to Bungwahl Fuel & Liquor successful one. Do you know an amazing Local Volunteer? Great Lakes YMCA see you and thank you We can only hope it is the beginning of Forster Bowling Club for your continued and Please send a high resolution photo and answers to Seal Rocks a long and fruitful collaboration! Plunge Café on Boundary St Seal Rocks General Store generous support. www.theforstertuncurry.com.au Tradies Takeaway on Kularoo Leigh Vaughan OAM THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2021 THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2021
Community News Page 4 Community News Page 5 Grants, funding and scholarships Shrove Tuesday Best turn out yet for Community and heritage Agriculture Degree pancakes Graffiti Busters at Forster Campus Shrove Tuesday was especially exciting for take control of their school and funding available scholarships for Midcoast students at Holy Name School as they enjoyed they respect it. They really look Council’s Community Donations invites Anyone across the MidCoast who owns Left: Dairy farmer Sam Nicholson delicious pancakes and toppings for morning after it. That not only helps their not-for-profit organisations to apply a heritage listed place or property within and his son Albert from Boond- tea. Assistant Principal, Mrs Kyla Loring donned school but has a flow on effect in for funding to deliver community- a heritage conservation area, may be an apron and cooked over 300 pancakes in the our community. Probably 4 out of abah Holsteins, Jones Island, 10 people who ring me [to report development and capacity-building eligible for a grant through the Local Hunter Local Land Services morning session. projects and activities. Heritage Fund. graffiti] are kids,” explains Ted. Ag Production adviser Albert Simone Maloney Up to $2000 is available for capacity-building The Local Heritage Fund aims to preserve the Mullen, TUC CEO Donna Ballard, “At our local skate park in Tuncurry the local kids have taken complete projects under the Annual Donations Program, region’s heritage while breathing new life into Hannan Vale dairy farmer Abbey or up to $10,000 over two years for significant buildings and places from our past. ownership of caring for it. They projects under the Seed Funding Program. Smeets and her son Reggie. won’t let anyone damage their While the focus of the funding is on building “They are a great way to make a start on your park. There has been no major capacity of organisations or the set-up of renovation project. The grants offer assistance TUC CEO Donna Ballard thanked graffiti on it in 5 years. If it was new, innovative programs, sometimes an of up to $2,000, but in some special cases up to Hunter Local Land Services targeted the young kids would tell organisation just needs new equipment to $5,000 can be provided, ” said Paul. for their strong support and me straight away.” enable them to continue operating effectively. encouraged potential ag students “As part of the application process, eligible to apply soon. By the end of this program Full details of eligibility and application criteria property owners must demonstrate their committed students from Forster can be found by visiting www.midcoast.nsw. contribution to the project, as the grant cannot “We are incredibly grateful Campus will be fully trained gov.au/community/grants-and-funding where make up more than 50 per cent of the total to Local Land Services for this and will receive a certificate of you can also complete the online application project cost,” he said. opportunity for students to seek financial help,” Mrs Ballard said, completion. All products used are form. Applications for the 2021/22 Donations Some examples of the work that could be Taree Universities Campus (TUC) and Hunter biodegradable. More schools are to Program close on Saturday 27 March. “We’re also excited to announce the Local Land completed with the heritage grant funding Local Land Services are proudly announcing Services sponsorship will include work and follow this year. include repairing front fences, replacing scholarship support for online Agriculture Applications will be assessed according to how training placements in the region’s agriculture Mary Yule well they meet the criteria, and provide value guttering and fascia board, external painting, students across the MidCoast. Hunter Local sector, student involvement in ag research for money. replacement of roofing and repairs to windows Land Services will provide a total of $20,000 projects and field trials, as well as tutoring and GRAFFITI HOTLINE: 0408 440 309 and verandahs. in scholarship support to extend across 2021 “We want to distribute donations in a fair mentoring.” For further information on the Local Heritage and 2022. Students who are enrolled to study Forster’s Great Lakes Campus is the first high successful his program is and equitable way, and to provide support online any of the UNE (University of New Visit www.tareeuni.org.au/ apply-for-a- for projects that meet a genuine community Fund and to find out if your property is scholarship to register your Expression of school this year to join Ted Bickford’s Graffitti in engaging young people. eligible, visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/LHF England) Agriculture degrees through Taree Buster program. It was his best turn out yet Some of the students need,” added Paul De Szell, MidCoast Council’s Universities Campus are eligible to apply for Interest in the Local Land Services agriculture Director of Liveable Communities. Applications close at 4pm on Monday 19th degree scholarships. with around 40 interested students filling the today have already been April. assistance. staff common room to meet Ted for the initial a part of the program and meeting. have returned to help the communities who make positive changes in the clubs. new students as leaders, places where they live, work, shop and play.” Ted talked to them about what is involved Stockland supports communities Organisations seeking funding are encouraged with keeping their school in great condition such as Braiden who Since 2014, the Stockland CARE Grants program and showed them the safety shield paint that joined in year 7 and is still to apply for a CARE Grant through their helping in year 9. Stockland has announced the launch of its Amy Hogan, National Manager of Group has distributed more than $1.7 million in local Stockland Shopping Centre, Residential will protect the painted surfaces around their annual CARE Grants program for 2021, inviting Sustainability at Stockland, said: “Stockland is funding to more than 1,500 local community Community or Retirement Living Village or by school, including the Circle of Friends memorial “This school and it’s groups across the country. local not-for-profit and community groups to proud to once again support community groups visiting stockland.com.au/caregrants. and several murals. A discussion started on staff fully support this apply for funding to support local infrastructure, across Australia.” Past recipients have included environmental why some people graffiti places and why it is program. The kids get to important to remove it. His young audience programs and opportunities. “We understand this past year has been groups, animal care and welfare groups, local Right: Student leaders charities, primary and high schools seeking Stockland’s CARE Grants program is accepting also listened to his stories of how offenders Marcus, Braiden, and This year, Stockland will award up to $300,000 particularly challenging for not-for-profits often end up helping him clean the graffiti and to eligible organisations countrywide in an and local organisations with the bushfires additional funds to launch special, community entries until 5pm on Friday 12 March 2021. Casey, Ted Bickford, based programs, as well as a host of local gain a sense of pride. Plenty of hands went Mrs Fry (Head Teacher effort to help foster thriving communities now and COVID-19. We are pleased to be able to up throughout the talk with questions that and into the future. recognise and support some of those in our sporting, special interest, seniors and social Support) and Carol Ted was happy to answer - thus showing how Brown (Support Officer). COMMUNITY NEWS MIDCOAST FOCUS Young Local 2021 Tell Me a Story Careers at Council Rate harmonisation Have your say Favourite local place to hang Writing Competition for out: As required for all merged councils, a new region-wide rating We are seeking community feedback on: Year 3 to Year 6 students structure will be introduced from 1 July 2021, replacing the three • Development Proposal DA-262/2021 - Extension to caravan I love having breakfast at Beach Organised by Tell Me a Story Association Inc., a local independent group of writers and teachers, Barrington Coast. different rating systems currently in place. While the new system park - 10 Tea Tree Road, Forster Bums. Beautiful location and does not increase the total amount of rates we can collect (which • Development Proposal 39/2021/GDA - Additions to always delicious food. is regulated by IPART), it will result in a more consistent and fairer Recreation Centre Grandstand - Boundary Street Gloucester Closing date: • Rezoning Proposal - Lake Street Forster What do you think is going well distribution of rates across the region. Details about how this th • Ageing Strategy Thursday, 25 March 2021 impacts individual rate-payers will be made available soon. For now on a world scene? • Draft Asset Management Policy We are seeking suitably qualified people to fill the roles of: more information visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/rates. As a dog owner I appreciate • Branch Librarian-Harrington (12 month fixed term contract) • Draft Climate Change Policy and Strategy how the world is becoming • Draft Events and Festivals Sponsorship Policy • Contracts Officer Bulky waste 2021 more accepting of dogs. By Entries are sought in the following categories: • Engagement and Education Coordinator Visit the Have Your Say page on our website for further info. being more dog accessible, dogs SECTION 1: Years 3 & 4 Up to 500 words • Environmental Health Officer are able to be more involved SECTION 2: Years 5 & 6 Up to 750 words • Finance and Service Intermediary Companion animals in the community, providing • Plant Operator therapy for many particularly • Procurement Officer We love companion animals on the MidCoast. We try our best to the elderly and disabled. This Each student will receive feedback from our Writing Competition judges. Short-listed keep animals out of the pounds by encouraging responsible pet • Team Member-Labourer (Taree) stories will receive awards as follows: ownership, and with the help of our online register we have been in turn, helps improve upon • Team Member-Operations (Gloucester) able to rehome or reunite more animals than ever before. the life of dogs by getting them SECTION 1: Years 3 & 4 special trophies • Team Member-Operations (Taree x 3) SECTION 2: Years 5 & 6 trophies and four $50 prizes. If an animal isn’t registered or microchipped, our register is a out of backyards and allowing • Team Member-Specialist Operator (Tea Gardens) The annual bulky waste and scrap metal kerbside collection is great way for us to spread the word about lost pets, or pets in them to receive adequate This is an open theme competition. Students may choose to write fiction or non-fiction stories • Team Member-Specialist Operator (Tuncurry x 2) back this year, and kicked off in the Manning region last week. need of a new home. socialization. on any topic that appeals to them. • Trainee - Civil Construction (4 positions) The message is loud and clear – don’t put your waste out any Our animal shelter partners provide great support to us and Visit our website for further information and to apply. earlier than specified for your zone or you may be fined. regularly take on those animals whose owners can’t be located Who inspires you? and who are suitable for rehoming. It is our intention that for students, this competition is about having fun, discovery of own creativity, Manning residents can find full details, including when and how My mum always encourages feeling good about their own stories and seeing their work published in our 2021 anthology. to place your waste on the kerb on our website To find out more and see the register of animals currently in our me to push myself out of my Community Donations care head to www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/lostpet. www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/bulkywaste comfort zone to improve my We hope to see many students embarking on this exciting writing adventure. skills in life. She inspires me to Our Community Donations and Heritage Funding rounds And don’t panic if you’re in Gloucester or Great Lakes, you won’t 1. Entries should be typed on A4 paper, in 12 Georgia font, with pages numbered. Local Heritage Fund work hard and be kind always. opened on 1 March, two of the competitive funding miss out – the dates for when you should place waste on the 2. One entry per student, please. opportunities we offer each year. Community Donations kerb will be provided well in advance. Check our website in the 3. Entries should include: student’s name, school, Year at school, best contact, followed by the writing with a clear title. meantime for information on what items will be accepted and Anyone across the MidCoast who owns a heritage listed place or 4. Entries must be student’s own work, unpublished and not having won any other competition. funding rounds are administered under Council’s What have you been up to property within a heritage conservation area, may be eligible for a All entries need to be submitted as separate Word documents, and not as scanned documents. what will not. Name: Kellie Barnes since you left school? 5. Community Donations Policy which invites not-for-profit grant through the Local Heritage Fund. 6. Entries should be sent by email to: [email protected] organisations to apply for funding to deliver community- Strategic committee meeting The Local Heritage Fund aims to preserve the region’s heritage Favourite music: I’m currently studying my Cert IV in Tourism development and capacity-building projects and activities. while breathing new life into buildings and places from our past. I love most genres. Any song with a good beat. and Travel and hope to enter the travel The 2021 Tell Me a Story Illustration Competition will follow this Writing Applications for the 2021/22 Donations Program open The next Strategic Committee meeting will be webcast live on Some examples of the work that could be completed with the industry. Travelling is a passion of mine and Competition from 17th May. on Monday 1 March and close on Saturday 27 March. Wednesday 10 March at 2pm. Members of the public will be able Favourite food: I look forward to doing more of it when the to view the meeting through an audio-visual weblink. heritage grant funding include repairing front fences, replacing Any student interested in entering 2021 the Illustration Competition will be asked to Full details of eligibility and application criteria can be I love my chocolate. I have a big sweet tooth. Due to COVID-19 the ability to physically address Council at guttering and fascia board, external painting, replacement of world opens back up. illustrate one of the short-listed stories from the 2021 Writing Competition. found at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/community/grants- a Council meeting is unavailable until further notice. You may roofing and repairs to windows and verandahs. and-funding where you can also complete the online however make a written submission to Council in relation to an For further information on the Local Heritage Fund and to find out Schools will be informed about the results of the writing competition on 17th May 2021. application form. item on the Agenda. For further information go to if your property is eligible, visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/LHF If you are 21 years or under and would like to feature Awards for both competitions will be presented at the Awards Ceremony on Friday www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/councilmeetings. applications close at 4pm on Monday 19 April. in Young Local please submit a high resolution photo and 30th July 2021 Further information about these competitions is available on the Tell Me a Story website: answers to: www.theforstertuncurry.com.au tellmeastory.org.au
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Brommy’s Community Manning Base Hospital welcomes new intern doctors Boost your pension and Picnic meeting Update Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead “This is a fantastic opportunity for was delighted to welcome 10 intern doctors, to interns to experience the challenges and save the environment proposal for the Environment Manning Base Hospital today to launch a new rewards of working and living in our rural phase in their careers. communities.” A gathering for the environment ahead of the September Midcoast Council elections will be These new starters are among more than 1000 Taree Intern Dr Devin Deo said he held at the Manning Valley Uniting Church Hall intern doctors starting across NSW this year, was inspired to study medicine after on Saturday, March 20th. the largest intake of any state or territory in witnessing the skill and compassion of Australia. his doctor during treatment and recovery A variety of environmental group members from a knee injury. and concerned citizens are expected to attend “The new doctors who have started their the Environmental Revival Picnic from 11 am internships will be entering a training program “I wanted to train and provide the highest until 3pm hosted by the Manning - Great Lakes with networked hospitals throughout the state,” level of care possible in a humane and Greens. In addition to recording the highest Mr Bromhead said. empathetic way,” Dr Deo said. group concerns for the environment in the “They will rotate between metropolitan, Intern Dr Billy Tran who is originally upcoming September 4th election, organisers regional and rural hospitals over two years to from Tronto in Canada said he came to said the meeting could flesh out some top ensure their experience is not only rewarding Australia to pursue a career in medicine candidates with the environment on their Our region was again on showcase to the but also diverse.” after realising the importance of quality minds. surfing world thanks to the Great Lakes health care in the community. Pro which kicked off the World Surf Taree’s interns are a part of 150 interns which "All of us are smarter than one of us. It is time Leagues Qualifying series at Boomerang belong to the Rural Preferential Recruitment “My drive to become a doctor was seeing Above: Dr Ahmed Abdalla Senior Resident Medical to unite to keep our region environmentally Beach and Tuncurry Rockwall in scheme, meaning they will undertake the the aging process that my parents went Officer, Stephen Bromhead, Dr Devin Deo and sustainable, socially just and physically safe February. majority of their training in rural hospitals. through and the health ramifications that Dr Billy Tran. for now and always. Council elections count," ultimately came with it,” Dr Tran said. said Dheera Smith for the Manning Great Lakes The event has been a highlight on our The intake into this rural scheme has doubled The NSW Government is investing $2.8 billion Greens. "Can't wait to see everyone at the summer events calendar for the past since 2012, and aims to encourage interns to Interns are medical graduates who have in a record workforce boost of 8,300 frontline Revival Picnic.” five years so it was fantastic to see it work in rural hospitals once they finish their completed their medical degree and are hospital staff, including 5,000 nurses and return to our shores after a challenging training. required to complete a supervised year of midwives, with 45 per cent of those for regional Can retirees make money while protecting This creates a unique opportunity to combine 12 months. The Great Lakes Pro is practice to become independent practitioners. and rural areas. planet earth? National Seniors' green bonds older Australians’ need for safe investments supported by the NSW Government as policy solves these two major worries for older with their desire to act on climate change. it not only showcases our great beaches Australians. How would it work? Last chance for Mid Coast on a live broadcast but it provides a The need to build renewable energy great boost to the local economy. Emergency communications boost The government would issue green infrastructure to address climate change and infrastructure bonds to raise money for existing Regional Landcare Awards 2021 This year’s event brought together Emergency Service Organisations (ESOs) within the PSN across NSW. Services Officers) and their teams in their the collapse of safe and secure retirement and future commitments for renewable energy more than 200 competitors from across across Myall Lakes will experience enhanced “This is a critical improvement for our first efforts to save lives and protect communities. investment options presents the Australian generation and storage infrastructure projects. Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection would environmental awareness within our greater Australia to our region. Throughout operational capabilities, network availability responders who will now operate on a more “The NSW Government is investing more Government with a unique opportunity to like to invite members of our community region. and improved resilience, thanks to the develop innovative policies that benefit older These would include, for example, those the four day event these competitors reliable and efficient network during disasters than $600 million in critical communications to nominate someone they know for our A full list of these categories and their criteria completion of 10 Public Safety Network (PSN) Australians and the nation. projects funded by the Australian Renewable are out and about in our community when every second counts.” infrastructure to expand the PSN’s footprint 2021 Regional Landcare Awards. This is your can be found on the Mid Coast 2 Tops website, providing a welcome cash injection sites in the region. Energy Agency (ARENA) and the Clean Energy opportunity to acknowledge the significant An integrated communications network across NSW, representing the biggest National Seniors Australia is calling on the Finance Corporation (CEFC), as well as the along with our nomination form. to our local hotels, restaurants and The completed sites include Cabbage Tree investment in the network in two decades.” government to develop Green Infrastructure contribution friends, family or colleagues may shops. The NSW Government is working for emergency services, the PSN is under Snowy Hydro. have made to natural resource management, Nominations will close on the 14th of March. Mountain, Mount Chapman, Coolongolook, expansion across the state through the Critical Next to Australia’s triple zero emergency Bonds. tirelessly to reboot our state’s economy, Forster, Gangat, Mount Marie, Taree, Nabiac, Unlike existing government bonds which sustainable Anyone with questions is encouraged to get in Communications Enhancement Program. hotline, the PSN is the most critical These bonds would give older Australians and it’s events like these that help to Nerong State Forest and Smiths Lake. require a broker, green infrastructure bonds agricultural touch with your Regional Landcare Coordinator, turbocharge local economies, create Minister for Customer Service Victor Dominello communications network in NSW. an opportunity to safely invest in green would be purchased over the counter via practice or Jessica Leck at [email protected]. Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead infrastructure projects to assist in the more jobs and drive investment in local said the completion of these sites provides a Australia Post or with other suitable financial www.midcoast2tops.org.au/ said a new solar site located at Mount Marie construction of renewable energy production communities. tremendous boost for local EMOs (Emergency institutions, such as a bank or building society. regional-landcare-awards-2021 was the first of several planned solar sites and storage capacity. Other key features A lower risk investment • The bonds would be limited to Australian By exempting green infrastructure bonds from citizens over the Age Pension eligibility age. the Age Pension means test (as is already done for funeral bonds) this would make them • Eligible participants would be able to attractive to retirees seeking a safe investment purchase maximum value ($50,000 per person). Stephen option to manage liquidity requirements. • Bonds would be sold in lots of $5,000 to allow Many retirees are being forced into riskier those with limited savings the opportunity to Bromhead MP investment options at a time in life when worry participate in the scheme. about savings longevity is high. • Bonds would be guaranteed by the The reduction in returns from traditionally government as per the government guarantee safe investments, such as bonds and term on bank deposits. es deposits, plus inflated deeming rates and the • An annual return on the bond would ak attractiveness of shares with franking credit be provided commensurate with existing Wallingat National Park - Temporary Closure l L refunds, has encouraged riskier investment government bonds, which would be paid on the l strategies. sale of the bond. ya 8th March 2021 – 30th June 2021 r M However, the collapse of markets during the • To make them more attractive to retirees, fo COVID-19 economic crisis (the second crisis ivering bonds would be exempt from the Age Pension Del in 12 years) highlights retiree's need for safe Assets Test – as is currently offered for funeral National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is upgrading the investment options. More than ever, retirees bonds and income derived from bonds would public road and management trail network within Wallingat need a portion of their assets in low risk be exempt from tax. investments that give ready access to their National Park. The Park will be closed from Monday 8th March savings. • Exempting bonds from means testing would put this type of investment on par with roof top to Wednesday 30th June (subject to weather At the same time, most older Australians solar, given the exemption of the family home conditions). accept climate change is occurring and want from the means test. government action to protect the environment Investment in Vital and the economy for future generations. • The bonds would be able to be sold at The closure will allow delivery of major upgrade work Supporting Community any time to give older Australians liquidity Even before the 2019/20 horrific bushfires, a to meet unforeseen expenses (e.g. to pay including bridge replacement, upgrade of culverts/drainage Infrastructure • $3Million for Forster Surf Life Saving Club survey of National Seniors members showed for extraordinary health costs or other structures and trail grading/re-sheeting. almost 60% wanted climate action even if it extraordinary ageing related costs). came at a cost to households. • $2 Million to upgrade Forster Court • Over $3 Million to upgrade the Tuncurry National Seniors NPWS request the public observe all directions from project House Slipway staff and/or contractors while adhering to all signage. • Over $1.4 Million for Coomba Aquatic Club • Over $12 Million to secure water Photos of local Benefits of the works include: supplies in the Mid Coast • $3 Million for Tuncurry Golf Club wildlife by • improved standard of public road network • 7 wooden bridges to be replaced • Supporting the Great Lakes Pro Event Brian McCauley • improved access for visitors to the park including under round 1 of the Fixing Country Wallingat River Campground and Whoota Lookout Bridges program • improved access for firefighters • improved access during wet weather Left: Rainbow Bee-eater taken at Tuncurry Beach. Additional information can be found at [email protected] 02 6555 4099 stephenbromhead.com.au www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au Authorised by Stephen Bromhead MP, 1-9 Manning Street, Tuncurry NSW 2428 funded using Parliamentary Entitlements February 2021 THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2021 THE FORSTER TUNCURRY Tully’s Tuncurry News: 02 65543rd March6407 2021 Tulls News Forster: 02 6555 7207 Community News Page 8 PuzzlesCommunity PageNews Gifts and Stationery Page 9
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global opportunity. Regional Australia could hold But for many communities and individuals Manning - Local Calendar whose economic vitality and livelihoods What’s on around town and beyond are directly tied to existing industries, such change is seen as a threat to current jobs and Great Lakes the answers to living well in 2050 community vitality. March reduced investment in SMEs, To formulate settlement and re-settlement Police District Until 21st March - Valerie Wright Exhibition Local Clean Up Australia Day 7th March which account for almost a strategies, we must imagine a future that is Great Lakes Art Gallery, Lake St Forster third of Australia’s GDP and more resilient to risks from climate change, 10-4pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday Seeking volunteers Green Point: Footpaths employ almost 45 per cent of energy security, water security, and biosecurity. www.glas.org.au the workforce. We need to be better prepared for emerging for Clean Up Meeting: Green Point Community and future market demands. Australia Day Hall, 1 Bottlebrush Close Knowledge nation Australians are more mobile than any other Until 26th March - Birds Eye View developed nation. Almost half of Australia’s Art Exhibition Back in 1990 Australian Time: 7:30am With about 63 per cent sailor Ian Kiernan saw future housing stock (to 2050) is currently Halliday’s Point Library Site Supervisor: Margaret Blackwood. of GDP and 79 per cent unbuilt and many of the jobs of these future www.creativeshell.com.au firsthand how much rubbish of working Australians householders are yet to be created. was accumulating across employed in the services sector, we are well-placed A ‘build it and they’ll come’ approach will Driver behaviour is a lead focus for Manning- Thurs 4th March - Manning/Great Lakes the world’s oceans. He set Great Lakes Highway Patrol, as they continue up Clean Up Australia to Forster: Bicentennial Walk to realise our potential as a not serve Australia and especially the regions Birdwatches Celito Beach/ Sandbar 7.30 am creative, vibrant knowledge well. Working with partners and stakeholders several ongoing high-visibility operations start. Enquiries: 0431878395 work with communities, Meeting: 1st Forster Tuncurry Scout nation. across government, business and community, within the district, including around local government and CSIRO is well-placed to evaluate and trial new schools and throughout the various townships. businesses to prevent and Hall, Cnr Lake & MacIntosh St, Forster Housing costs in regional technologies and attract climate-resilient Sun 7th March - Blackhead Bazaar Market Australia are around half remove rubbish from our Time: 10am - 2pm investment to build resilient regional futures – Earlier last month, officers conducted a 8am 1pm Wylie Breckenridge Park environment. Since then of those in our two largest a Regional Futures Laboratory. three-day operation targeting excessive speed www.hallidayspointinfo.com Site Supervisor: Leanne Richardson cities. Combined with work offences, parking and mobile phone offences this National annual event and lifestyle opportunities, has become a popular and regions are attractive areas Investing in our future near school zones. Highway Patrol Supervisor Sun 7th March - Lions Club Car Boot Sale much needed opportunity Photo above taken in Forster by Patricia Macvean. for relocation and provide Sergeant Michael Martin said these operations 8am - 12pm Hallidays Point Shopping Village CSIRO’s strategic research on regional to clean up our local areas Coomba: Coomba parks and reserves opportunities to unleash the prosperity can be enhanced by a Regional focus on poor driver behaviours in areas where 1st Sunday of the month and waterways. Regional centres can offer an attractive alternative and lower knowledge and skills of the the risks for children are high. Meeting: Coomba Community Hall, housing costs than major cities. Futures Laboratory to support partnerships Bookings: Alan Stewart 0488160126 Above: Abbey Henry, Will Rassios and Jamie Hill from the Wallis workforce by growing SMEs, with regions to evaluate and trial new high value-added advanced “Police receive a number of complaints in Below are three registered Lake Clean Up last week. 86 Moorooba Rd technologies and support the growth of relation to issues around numerous schools in Sun 14th March - Forster Tri Club Triathlon local events seeking Regional centres have a big role to manufacturing (link) and next generation knowledge-based industries. Time: After 8am for an 8:30am start. play in the future of living in Australia agriculture and food enterprises. the area. From this operation, we found that Arrive 7:30am for 8am start volunteers for this Sunday. The CSIRO missions program offers a way for Elizabeth Reserve Forster Keys people flouted the road rules particularly in Clean up gloves and bags Site Supervisor: Sarah Jane Huntley How will regional Australia become science to work with partners and stakeholders relation to illegal parking," Sgt Martin said. www.forstertriclub.com.au will be available. People The regional challenge to: identify how to increase our resilience 0417 043 548 key to Australia’s future economic “This type of behaviour puts the safety of their can bring their own gloves, prosperity? Regional Australia’s migration patterns are and preparedness towards disasters such as Sun 14th March - Forster Town Market a hat and a small backpack complex. The Regional Australia Institute has drought, bushfires, floods and pandemics children and other people’s children in danger.” 8 -2pm Forster Town Park Strong regional economic growth centres with and the risks they pose to communities, with water bottle and For more locations across the region shown that overall, more people moved from During the operation, officers also attended Enquiries: 0437634056 snacks if they wish. world-class liveability, seamlessly connected capital cities to regions than vice versa in recent industry and natural systems – and develop visit: www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ physically, digitally and economically to years. But younger people tend to leave regions sustainable economic growth solutions like several motor vehicle collisions due to the wet join-a-clean-up weather. Sat 20th March - Manning/Great Lakes Bird- cities and other regional centres will emerge to work or study in larger regional centres or alternative protein production from advanced through deliberately growing small and Brimbin Nature Reserve. 7.30 am start. in capital cities. Evidence on the impact of biomanufacturing and digitally enabled climate “We continue to have collisions at the watches medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and high smart vertical agriculture, all powered by zero Enquiries: 0431878395 COVID-19 on migration to regional Australia is intersection of Blackhead Road and The Lakes value-added advanced manufacturing capacity, also now emerging. emissions renewable energy. accompanied by modern and agile agricultural Way. We are calling on all drivers travelling Sat 20th March - Super Garage Sale Bright and bold bird art exhibition at Hallidays systems. Employment trends in regional Australia The critical element to progressing towards through this intersection to take greater GL Palliative Care are also evolving, with some regional areas this future is being clear about the importance care, as we have had a number of head on Australia is currently at a critical crossroad, experiencing increased unemployment while of place, purpose, and community to support collisions," Sgt Martin said. 8-2pm 32 Manning St Tuncurry For the month of March local Hallidays smile,”says Shelley. challenged with transitioning to a carbon other regions are experiencing reduced resilient regional futures in the face of Opposite John Wright Park Point artist Shelley May is holding her first Shelley’s use of bold neutral future with population growth forecast unemployment to levels equal or lower than disruption. “Police are targeting this intersection heavily, to increase by around 65% by mid-century, ever art exhibition. The exhibition is called capital cities. Economic contraction in areas We along with key partners and regional so people can expect to be stopped if they Sat 20th March - Forster Farmers Market colours and designs all while maintaining its world-class health, Birds Eye View and will feature digital can already be instantly such as Northern NSW and the Sunshine Coast stakeholders will identify the greatest commit offences.” 8am - 12pm Forster Info Centre Little St illustrations of birds found in Australia and wellbeing, and liveability standards. resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic has recognised around town. challenges arising from future climate, “Drivers need to take responsibility for their 3rd Saturday of the month all over the world. Her inspiration comes CSIRO, through its new missions program strengthened calls for economic diversification She is the designer demographic, economic or technological actions. No matter what the speed limit is, you Enquiries: Linda 0421347273 from her love of birds, bright colours, focussed on bolstering Australia’s COVID-19 in regional Australia. disruptions, and collectively develop solutions responsible for the eye- recovery and building long term resilience of which will provide the pathway to a prosperous need to drive to the conditions, which in recent trips to Hawaii and her own pet parrot catching modern display Service delivery has been a key issue for Frid 26th March - Forster Tri Club Aquathon Sun Conure. Her digital art technique our natural, managed, and built environments, regional Australia, particularly in more remote future. days have been atrocious. Take care on the wet Arrive at 5.45pm for 6pm start on Ted Bickford’s new is well-placed to work with business, roads to avoid serious injury to yourself, your allows her to create simplistic styled bird regions, where access to GPs and specialists By Neil Lazarow, Tom Measham, David Forster Main Beach Ocean Bath (Bullring) Graffiti Buster Truck. communities and government to create is more difficult than in regional centres and family and other motorists. www.forstertriclub.com.a illustrations in stunningly bold colours. positive impact, new jobs and economic growth Fleming and Paul Bertsch. February 22nd, Admission to Shelley’s capital cities (Australian Institute of Health and “Police will continue to be highly visible and “I’ve always felt a strong connection with that supports a vibrant and dynamic regional Welfare 2019). 2021 Birds Eye View art Australia. people can expect to see large scale operations Sun 27th March - Tuncurry Market birds, I love their colours and collecting Socially and economically diversified regions CSIRO 8 -1pm John Wright Park exhibition is free and is in the area throughout the year.” their feathers… I’ve always been fascinated at the Hallidays Point are more resilient to shocks and are also able to Bookings essential by their intelligence and their ability Growing pains recover more quickly. This is increasingly vital Enquiries: Anne 0417400994 Library from the 1st to to fly. They have funny little quirks and the 26th of March. Open Australia’s largest two cities, Sydney and with decarbonisation pressures and the need personalities - like how Kookaburras will Mon - Fri 10:00 am - Melbourne, are experiencing unprecedented for an economic transition to low emissions Sun 28th March - Pacific Palms Market steal food right from your hand before growing pains from congestion and an activities. Gillespie calls for new phase in 5:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 increasing demand for, and unequal access to, 9am - 1pm Pacific Palms Community Centre you’ve even had the chance to eat it, am - 12 Noon. The devastating bushfires over summer 19-20 Last Sunday of the month how Magpies will hang upside down services and amenities. Infrastructure Australia were a striking expression of the drying climate Enquiries: Jennifer Doyle 0401968516 predicts the cost of lost productivity due to Pacific Highway upgrade program from clothes on the clothesline or how Mary Yule in the south east and south west of Australia, parrots have the ability to mimic words gridlock in Sydney and Melbourne will almost which is projected to continue in at higher In the last Parliamentary Sun 28th March - Pacific Palms Self Drive double by 2031, costing the economies close frequency in the future. Lower rainfall and sitting MP Dr David Gillespie and noises. Birds have always brought me $40 billion a year. Arts Trail Start Pacific Palms Markets so much joy and I hope that when you higher water supply costs are adding additional has called for a new phase of from 9am near The Recky. Check times at visit my exhibition, my birds make you Forward-looking strategies for these cities stress to industries, communities and natural investment required into the pacificpalmsartsinc.org.au struggle with the practicalities of urban infill, systems still not recovered from the Millennium Pacific Highway. servicing multiple centres, and improving Drought. Managing long-term water security is a high priority for government and a key aspect With completion of the infrastructure and connectivity, all at the scale upgrade to four lanes along required. Despite these challenges, there have of ensuring a sustainable and prosperous April regional Australia. the entire route of the Pacific International Women’s Day Champagne Brunch also been significant advances and lessons Highway, construction of Sat 3rd - Coomba Market Day learned from Sydney and Melbourne about Governments at all levels have invested in the Coffs Harbour bypass Coomba Aquatic Centre The Forster She chose to challenge during her whole career building resilient cities that can be translated to regions through a multitude of policies and underway and planning in 11-3pm Live music and takeaway food Tuncurry Quota and now holds the most senior female position growing our regional centres. strategies, such as large-scale infrastructure, its final stage for the M1 [email protected] Club will once the Manning/Great Lakes area has ever held. jobs and skills training, and have provided Pacific Motorway extension again host a Christine has also excelled in golf, swimming Living the dream? incentives to encourage migration and to Raymond Terrace, Gillespie Sun 4th - Rock to Rock Ocean Swim Champagne brunch and cattle breeding and exhibiting. One in four Australian parents spend more time economic growth. A recent CSIRO report looks believes it's now time to Elizabeth Beach, Pacific Palms for International commuting per week than with their children. at how we might collectively re-imagine living, begin planning the next The Forster Tuncurry Quota Club is a group working and investing in regional Australia. Online entry only Women’s Day Although we perform better than many phase of the Pacific Highway www.oceanswims.com of women that serve the community to raise other countries in terms of urban congestion, Upgrade program. (IWD) on Monday funds for local causes. 8th March 2021 at our continuous urban sprawl is negatively Opportunities Population growth along the Pacific Highway * An interchange at Myall Way linking Sun 4th April - Blackhead Bazaar Market 10am for 10.30 am This is a wonderful opportunity for all women influencing our health and well-being. We need an evidence-based approach to guide corridor, combined with increasing tourism Tea Gardens & Hawks Nest with the Pacific 8am 1pm Wylie Breckenridge Park Highway. at Club Forster. to get together socially and hear from our Australian’s debt-to-household income is strategic investment in critical infrastructure traffic has made many of these major www.hallidayspointinfo.com outstanding guest speaker and support a good relatively high by global standards, but has and services to ensure a sustainable, cost- intersections busy at peak times, raising further * An interchange at Failford Road linking IWD is a global day cause. been buffered by high incomes and a buoyant effective trajectory which doesn’t disadvantage safety concerns. Forster-Tuncurry with the Pacific Highway. Sun 4th April - Lions Club Car Boot Sale celebrating the social, economic, cultural and property market. However, the current regional areas. In recent times, we have seen fatal accidents at The cost for the brunch including Champagne, * An interchange at Harrington Road linking 8am - 12pm Hallidays Point Shopping Village political achievements of women. economic contraction due to the COVID-19 We have a unique opportunity to catalyse these busy intersections and it's now time for 1st Sunday of the month orange juice, tea and coffee is only $30. pandemic risks household debt becoming a real Coopernook and Harrington with the Pacific The international theme this year is # Choose and accelerate the growth of a new industry them all to be upgraded. Highway. Bookings: Alan Stewart 0488160126 weakness for the economy. The combination to Challenge gender bias and inequality. From A raffle will be held on the day and all money 4.0 across all sectors, transforming our The next phase of the Pacific Highway Upgrade of unaffordable housing and unbearable transit energy, agriculture and food, healthcare, and * An interchange Houston Mitchell Drive challenge comes change, so let’s all choose to raised will go to the Art and Soul - PTSD Art times means the prospect of living and working Program include: at Lake Cathie-Bonny Hills with the Pacific Sun 11th April - Club to Club Ocean Swim Therapy Group in Wingham. manufacturing sectors. Known as the fourth challenge. close together will remain a dream for most industrial revolution, industry 4.0 is the next * An interchange for Medowie Road, Italia Highway. Cape Hawke Surf Club - Forster Surf Club Australians living in many capital cities. www.oceanswims.com Our guest speaker will be Police Chief Inspector For tickets please contact Heather Dwyer on wave of digital innovation creating a connected Road and Bucketts Way linking Newcastle * Upgrade of the Oxley Highway interchange Above: Police Chief Inspector Christine George. Christine George. Christine was born and raised 65575454. Additionally, because a sizeable fraction virtual world. Characterised by platform Airport the Pacific Highway, western villages, linking Wauchope and Port Macquarie with the of household income is used to service technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Gloucester and the Barrington Tops with the Pacific Highway. in Taree. She began her Police career in 1990 Pacific Highway. when the class ratio was 27 men to 3 women. mortgages, there are increasing risks of this is expected to create $10–15 trillion of THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2021 THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2021
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Continued from page 16. saw her pinned against rocks and when she Throughout her kayaking journey, Amanda had Not surprisingly, Amanda’s favourite saying is, capsized she remained under the water mindful the amazing support of her family. Both Bruce “Never give up!” of rocks and other obstacles around her head. and Gina accompanied her to events all around Vanda Gooley Local Legend - Amanda Montesin (nee Pain) Australia and Bruce was a team manager in Amanda has always had an adventurous spirit Photos supplied. and went to Canada after she had finished Europe. Asked if she still kayaks today, her competing, as she wanted to travel. She was response was, they have a family canoe and all Amanda “While she never grew tall in stature, she made up for it by working hard on her technique, fitness and skills competing with the best from around four of them paddle together and enjoy island the world... She was fearless in attempting moves and would push her own limits to improve.” Robert McGuinness - Amanda’s coach for many years. drawn to Whistler to learn to ski in the winter and in summer paddle some rivers and use hopping and swimming. Amanda helps the downhill mountain bike park. She travelled coach youth at the Great Lakes Canoe Below: Amanda with son Finn. is different but can be a maximum of 300m in of schooling to Asia with a friend and they attempted to Club and would love some slalom gates length and contain a maximum of 25 gates. The but was climb Mount Kinabalu but Amanda had severe hung in a permanent position so she courses are designed so that leading athletes excited to altitude sickness and they had to retreat. could coach that particular aspect of will complete them in a time of 90 – 110 be travelling They also visited orang-utans and went to kayaking to the kids. seconds though time penalties can be incurred and the Philippines for snorkelling and scuba Anita Toland said. “She never forgot her for touching a gate and missing a gate. I can competing diving. She then travelled to South America roots and has helped younger upcoming only imagine the enormous adrenalin rush at such a with her husband Ash to watch him race the paddlers gain confidence, develop or competitors experience whilst on the course. young age. world championships in Brazil, (Amanda had hone their skills. Amanda has been a Amanda hasn’t been around as long as our She was on got Ash into kayaking after he had a knee wonderful ambassador for the sport other featured legends but she is after all State teams reconstruction). They extended the trip and with her happy, caring nature and her the first only born and bred true local legend and a part went to Rio, climbed Machu Picchu and Cusco willingness to help out where ever and her achievements most certainly need of the NSW where Amanda got altitude sickness again, necessary.” institute of acknowledging. “something tells me I should stick to sea level!” Kynan also said...“The Great Lakes sport. At 21 she said. years old, region has punched far above its she was Above: Ashley and Amanda Montesin. Amanda was then drawn back to the ocean and weight in white water kayaking and selected to lived and worked on the Northern Beaches. this reflects the dedication of the local compete in week in our house, haha.” In 2014, she moved back to Forster as, “it is paddling community as both athletes the Senior a great place to bring up children and have a and volunteers. It is a real testimony World Cup. She hasn’t escaped fearful experiences relaxed lifestyle.” Amanda loves the beaches, to Amanda’s character that after her Amanda said however. When Amanda was only 13 years old lakes, friendly people and sense of community representative career she is back helping it was an she was in a down river race when she was in Forster. She had left Forster after completing to bring the next generation of paddlers incredible swept under a tree and tipped over. When I her HSC in 2003, to base herself in Penrith into the sport and give them the experience asked her what happened next she calmly said where she was able to train, race and study. opportunity to follow in her footsteps.” competing she got back on the water. Another experience in Greece on Above: Josh, Bruce, Gina and Amanda Pain. the Athens Above: National selection race 2006 Brady’s Lake, Tasmania. Olympic course. She When I met Amanda, I was surprised at told me she rivers, improve river reading skills and undergo Your Travels - Did you know? how diminutive she is. After chatting to her was rolled and smashed but it was one of the race simulation. Amanda says, “Canoe slalom about her sport and her canoe slalom events most memorable events is a very challenging sport. The water and gates are never exactly the same so you need to Did you know and numerous achievements – I quickly A fellow competitor, Olympian and friend, that Tuncurry realised what an amazing ‘pocket rocket’ adapt to the situation presented to you. Even if K y n a n M a l e y h a d t h i s t o s a y a b o u t A m a n d a . you have practised a move one hundred times, Moree thermal pools used to have lake she is. Her small frame deceives her huge “With her smaller size Amanda had to rely on amount of skill, courage and stamina - all it only takes a gate to be moved 5cm or for a baths in Point skill and determination on the water. Her major surge to hit you and you’re dealing with a very demanding requirements to be successful in international results came on some of the Road? this spectacular and sometimes dangerous different situation. There is also the challenge recommended! biggest, toughest white water slalom courses of pushing so hard and making your lines so The lake baths water sport. Other qualities would have to be in the world with age level wins and medals were built during determination, focus, commitment, resilience tight that you run the risk of missing a gate We had received in Tacen (Slovenia) and Bratislava (Slovakia), hence receiving a penalty that can put you out 1938-1939 by and a highly competitive spirit – all of which beating athletes from powerhouse kayaking recommendations to go to Amanda has proven she has. of the running. And of course you need to stay the Gwydir Thermal Pools the Manning nations on their home courses. Another upright so every training and race in slalom is highlight would be her representation at the Motel and Caravanpark. Shire Council, “Although she was small, her determination very challenging. It takes immense focus and which Tuncurry to try anything on the water struck me senior world cup with a solid result on the concentration. I loved the adrenalin that you Guests at the Park receive as impressive, given white water can be oversized venue from the Athens Olympics. I’d feel when you are paddling big water or the free access to 5 fully tiled was a part of Amanda was born 25th September 1985 in until the late dangerous with shallow water pouring over Cape Hawke Community Hospital. Her proud guess her years in the surf had something to happiness of nailing a move.” artesian pools ranging in sharp rocks.” Robert McGuinness parents, Bruce and Gina came from Bowral and do with this, as the power in the white water temperature from 34–39°C. 1970s. These on these courses isn’t something you find on Amanda was also a New South Wales A number of guests we baths were administered by Gunnedah respectively. Amanda’s parents were Combined High Schools Association Blue school sweethearts both attending Taree High the rivers around Forster, but it also shows an spoke to had been making the Shire and the Tuncurry ability to really hold her nerve.” recipient in 2002 - the highest school sporting where Gina’s father was the school principal. accolade in NSW. The certificate states, “The a circuit of other pools Urban Committee until 1950 Camping and beach holidays were always taken in other locations in the when a Committee of local Below: National Championship medal. Association has judged the recipient in the vicinity, such as Scott’s Head and Amanda worthy of this award as they have north west of NSW. Some residents took responsibility was a Blackhead nipper. Amanda has an older reached the highest level of play and of those pools operate at for their upkeep. brother, Josh who was also an Australian sportsmanship” temperatures up to 42°C! champion but in radio control racing cars and The building housed a was selected for the world championships. Dealing with a shoulder injury was That seemed very hot given kiosk, pavilion and dressing most challenging for Amanda as at our experience of the 39°C sheds. Outside was a timber Amanda attended Forster Public School, Forster the time she was unsure if it would pool where we were. High, Great Lakes College and then University boardwalk which ran around bring her competitive kayaking to the tidal pool. A springboard of Western Sydney where she attained a an end or if it would make a good Moree has a substantial Bachelor of Business and Commerce majoring enough recovery to start racing artesian aquatic centre was fixed to the deck and in banking and finance and sub majoring in again. Fortunately Amanda believes, which is the town’s major a diving tower was on the financial planning. She met her husband Ashley “Everything happens for a reason and public access facility. western end. Two large at university sharing the same classes and the challenges you face help shape However there are many floodlights were erected on their love of playing touch football. Despite who you are. You just need to roll private pools connected to top of the deck. now having a young family, Amanda is working with it and look for the positives.” accommodation in the area towards a Graduate Diploma of Financial Today, her biggest challenge is trying During 1960-61 a dolphin Planning. She has certainly followed in her and we found it delightful took up residence in the to convince her three year old to eat to go from our room Top: Looking at Tuncurry Baths from the lake. father’s footsteps where she is now third something for dinner. baths. Lou Levy, owner of generation in the family business. directly into the pools. a nearby boatshed spent Above: Tuncurry Baths, on edge of Wallis Lake in the 1940s, was Ironically despite her personal This made it very easy to Amada has always loved and participated proudest moment being selected hours training the dolphin to kocated to the right of where Hamiltons is today and where the in various sports but when a school memo access the pool any time take fish from his hand. This portico atill stands. onto the Australian team at 15, she from early in the morning Canoe slalom was originally modelled on ski was circulated in Year 7 (12 Years old) for told me, “I’ve been very proud this week, not In September last year Margaret and I were became a tourist attraction slalom and began in Switzerland in 1933 on flat expressions of interest in kayaking, Amanda Thomas Schmidt (coach and Olympian) added, of myself but of my eldest son who started keen to do a road trip through the north through to 8 pm in the evening. for Tuncurry. water, but soon switched to white water rapids. thought she would ‘have a go!’ Little did she “She always put in 110% effort and pushed her kindergarten, learnt to ride a bike on two west of NSW. We had family commitments The heated pools contain minerals that are The portico at the entrance to the baths is all realise this was the start of an amazing journey. skills and strengths to new limits. She managed Swimming carnivals and diving exhibitions were Slalom is a race against the clock, a timed event wheels and lost his first tooth. It’s been a big in Tamworth which made it easy to extend said to nourish the organs of the body through that remains of the old baths today. where competitors navigate a white water She commenced her training initially on our her studies and athlete career with great time the trip. A key destination was Moree and its held in the baths. The baths were very popular beautiful Great Lakes with the Great Lakes management and transdermal absorption of various minerals with the locals and tourists. If you wish to know more about the old course by passing through a combination of Below: Training at Penrith. Continued on next page. artesian thermal pools. such as sulphur and magnesium. It is claimed upstream and downstream gates. Each course Canoe Club, one of her coaches being Anita ambition.” baths, please visit Toland. Anita Toland said “Having Going to these pools had been a long-term to help the body fight illness and repair tissue Representing the Museum in Capel Below: Kayak events with the Great Lakes Canoe Club. come from a surf club background wish. We had heard many comments about the damage. We can’t be definitive about all that Street, Tuncurry. We she had no fear of the sometimes Australia in the canoe slalom restorative experience of these pools but were but we can say that we felt great during and also have information daunting water and learnt quickly”. sure that it would be a pleasurable experience after bathing on the many occasions we got on other interesting Penrith Whitewater Stadium took her to Europe and even if we did not get health benefits. We were in the pool. We slept well, and had a very locations in the area, opened after the Olympics and this good game of golf! Something must’ve helped gave Amanda the big water she New Zealand on not disappointed! as well as pioneers’ needed to get to being world class. many occasions. improve my game! history. The team There are many pools in Moree using artesian Amanda quickly displayed all the would travel to thermal water. This water is drawn from the We would be very happy to recommend a visit Ruth Stocker Great Artesian Basin about 720 m below to Moree or any other town in the north west skills and traits needed to succeed different towns Research Officer in kayaking and represented and train for the ground. It has been trapped in the basin for to enjoy this experience. We will be back for Australia as a Junior and U22 in week leading up many thousands of years and has absorbed more! canoe slalom from 2000 to 2007. to the event. Or beneficial minerals and elements not found in Graham Garner Left: A crowd gathered Amanda considers her proudest Amanda would other waters. on the shore at the moment was being selected for the base herself at pool to see “Wallis” the Australian team at only 15 years a challenging of age. She considers her greatest slalom course If you would like to feature in Your Travels please dolphin who was a achievement was qualifying for to practise regular visitor to both the Australian Junior team her skills and submit your answers and high resolution photos to Tuncurry Baths for a and the Australian U22 where she enhance her couple of months in competed in Europe as a 16 year ability to adapt www.theforstertuncurry.com.au 1961. old. Amanda missed a whole term to different THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2021 THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2021
Community News Page 18 Community News Page 19 Book Review by John King Our Local Wildlife by Out and About The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence which he put Kym Kilpatrick in the inner Anthony Most of us have seen our local Ospreys incubation is The Forster Tuncurry Dolphins train at Tuncurry’s Peter Barclay Oval 6pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. sanctuary. They The book’s sub-title says it all: “Learning about (Pandion haliaetus) perched high on the bridge done by the escaped. Upon life, loyalty and freedom from a remarkable pylons. Many of us have seen their big untidy female and she investigation, it herd of elephants.” nests made of sticks which they line with grass will sit on the became clear that and seaweed. Each year they add more sticks eggs for about This is one of the best books I have read in a the elephants had so the nest can end up huge!! Although the 5 weeks totally long time. Anthony had set up a game reserve opened the gate male brings in most of the material it is the dependent on in Zululand. Just one anecdote from many may and released the female’s job to do the actual nest building or her mate to suffice. Anthony saved this family of elephants antelope. placement of the material. bring her food. from certain slaughter. In so doing, he had to Once hatched It was as if to say, “We didn’t like being shut up, Ospreys are very successful hunters with a 90% prevent them escaping when they first arrived success rate. but need clear open water to sight the mother will stay with the yung, shading maybe you don’t either, so now you are free!” them, while the father continues to bring in all and enclosed them in an inner sanctuary. Once their prey. That really is empathy! of the food. It is the mother who tears up the they felt safe, they were released into the They fish by diving on their prey sometimes fish and feeds the young. larger reserve. John King Librarian becoming fully submerged before flying up to After 8 weeks the chicks are ready to leave the He subsequently received a group of antelope Pacific Palms Community Library perch to eat. They eat fish up to two kilograms and sometimes sea snakes, ripping them apart nest but the parents will continue to feed them with their strong hooked beaks. Their feathers for another six weeks and sometimes longer. are oily and therefore water resistant. The chicks are quick learners though, learning to fish within a week of leaving the nest. Courting pairs perform spectacular dives and Shipley’s stoic bravery swoops up to 300 metres above the nest, In NSW Ospreys are listed as a vulnerable climbing upwards and then plunging down species. Sometimes young ospreys get tangled with wings closed and tail spread. They are in fishing nets. The destruction of tall trees Jim Shipley has spent his last 15 years at the including dead ones can mean loss of nesting Bastist Care Kularoo Aged Care Centre in territorial birds and can claim anywhere from 5 to 20 kilometres of coastline. sites although they will also nest on man- Forster, and very happy times at that. Jim’s care made nesting poles. They are also vulnerable and the attention he receives has been first In late Winter and early Spring they will lay to secondary poisoning from pesticide class, and a testament to the people that work two or three or occasionally four eggs. The contaminants at the centre and their own personal values in fish and can and respect of people. also be harmed by discarded fish Jim recently celebrated his 87th birthday which hooks and lines he enjoyed with his sisters and good friends. in fish they catch. And, of course, they Born with cerebal palsy, Jim has always are dependent on remained positive in spirit even though being clean clear water on crutches up until his 63rd birthday, then so water pollution transferring to a wheelchair only at great (such as effluence reluctance. and turbulence) can also impact on Covid-19 has certainly tried its best to dampen them. and diminish his quality of life as with most people in our Aged Care Care Centres. Kym Kilpatrick Jim Shipley reminds us all that life has its Hallidays Point adversities, and that you can be an important FAWNA member part of our community through bravery and Left: Photo by Jed inner strength that drives Jim on each day. Above: Jim with his sister Adele. Delmiguez. Ron Gallagher Matt Nuku’s successor for 2021 Junior Rugby Union Star Pet Star Photo & more players needed weekend skills camp The Forster Tuncurry Dolphins’ champion, Quillan was a centre three-quarter in 2019 drills, I can't wait to see Matthew Nuku, has returned to Queensland, when the Dolphins enjoyed an exceptional the participants put his enormous talents as goal-kicking five-eighth premiership season. They remained unbeaten into action in coming rewarded by captaining the Dolphins to an and had their greatest playing depth. Quillan weeks at the Mid North unbeaten ruby union premiership in 2016. has the speed, but does he have the head and Coast Junior Rugby Nuku’s retirement, followed by the pandemic- hands to become the team pivot? Representative Trials at inflicted Dolphins’ decision to abandon the The Dolphins will again be captained by their Cresent Head.” 2020 season, has left a gaping hole in the classy inside-centre, Mark Hagarty, a player Day two saw local up and team’s back line. who leads by example. There are no frills to coming super star Lucy Uncertainty continues about the playing future Hagarty’s game. He is resolute, resourceful and Green attend, stepping up of the club’s 300-game titan, Thomas Harris, dependable. the quality and supporting although the halfback situation appears to have By pleasant chance, Hagarty is a member of each player to get the best been resolved with Liam Brady’s return to the Quillan’s plumbing company. out of them. club. Lucy stated, "I had a great Club champions are rare. The Dolphins have time and learnt so much. had two since Bruce Greensill and Stephen The main thing I learnt Bromhead stirred the club to new life in This season, playing numbers are down. The was how to defend a big 2003-04. club desperately needs women players to field overlap. I thought that a strong Dolphinettes squad for the women’s was really interesting and The former N.S.W. Country representative, Weather couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm I’d never been shown how David Birch, a fullback/five-eighth who 10-a-side competition. And they need them shown at the Mid North Coast Junior Rugby now. Time is acutely short with the Kennards to do that before and I think it will be really partnered Country’s Test halfback, Steve Camp held at Aub Ferris Fields Nabiac last week useful. Thanks again." Merrick, was the first Dolphins champion, Hire premierships commencing in mid-April. for 23 kids aged 8 to 16yrs from Gloucester, contributing Lower M.N.C. premierships in Training is held at Peter Barclay Field, Tuncurry, Nabiac, Forster Tuncurry, Taree and Port The Lower Mid North Coast Junior Rugby, will 2008 and 2010 among his triumphs. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 Macquarie. As the rain fell throughout the now be encouraging and assisting clubs to run p.m. As coach McCarthy insists: “No excuses. weekend these kids battled on, listening with Come Try Rugby or Get Into Rugby with the Matt Nuku was the second, the very heart-beat intent, practising, trying to put everything goal for each club to be running games prior of the Dolphins in their four year championship Training is crucially important. We train twice a week, rain, hail or star shine. Just get here!” into game intensity, making small errors, to senior games on a Saturday and dreams to streak between 2013 and 2016, an exceptional recognising the error, having the opportunity to build a weekly competitive tournament. five-eighth, a gifted handler and runner, a “I think we will have a strong back line this year, go back and practice and practice. strong defender and fine goal-kicker. but we need more big men for the forward • Each participant has been given the tools to pack, the bigger and uglier the better.” Nick McCamley, Head coach from Rugby go back to their friends and encourage a game The pity was that Nuku never trialled for N.S.W. Appeal, provided a positive platform for these of rugby, the tools for each school to become Country. With New Zealand blood strains, he Liam Brady’s return to the Great Lakes is more hands on with rugby. Name: Princess Luna the First Age: 9 months old future rugby stars to shine. Each and every would never have been allowed to squander his opportune. He has become a physically bigger participant grew in confidence, ability and gifts, merely playing club rugby. back since he played with the Dolphins four • Additionally, Maitland Juniors Rugby are Breed: Miniature Foxie Dislikes: Being told NO (she talks back at you) respect for others. holding a gala day 27th March. Boys and girls and baths (but loves playing in puddles). years ago and is working at his goal-kicking in a Likes: Chewing on socks, bird feathers, sticks He would have been cherry-picked by selectors Mid North Coast Rugby representative Arthur aged between 8 and 14yrs of age, throw on for a provincial program and developed as bid to become the team’s specialist. or anything she finds in the yard. Playing with Claim to fame: She knows Auslan sign Chapman stated "The enthusiasm I witnessed your boots and have a run. Mums and Dads a representative five-eighth, perhaps even Brady’s problem is that the goal posts were from the juniors in attendance gave me - this is a free event! Lower mid north coast her Staffy sister Zena and doing tricks for food language commands (Australian language becoming a national player. We will never taken down by MidCoast Council at Barclay junior rugby kids will join teams offering them rewards. used by deaf community). Photo taken near Forster Boat sheds just on sunset 20/2/21 by Tony Kemp. goosebumps. The passion to train in all weather know. If his heart was not in it, as appeared the Field last year and have not been restored to conditions and the professionalism from the every opportunity to have a run and meet case, he would not. position. Undeterred, Brady took a sack of camp coaches was nothing less than 10/10. A other like-minded rugby kids. At this stage, the Dolphins’ head coach, footballs and scaled the fence at Harry Elliott great job and well done to Aaron Dodds and his Oval to practise. • Mid North Coast Rugby Representative Trials If you would like to see your beloved pet featured in Star Pet Do you have a great celebration, wedding, new baby or amazing Ronald McCarthy, has an open mind about the team." are 7th March 2021. For more information, please submit a high resolution photo and answers to photo to share? Please send your high resolution photos to: composition of his team although he is leaning Phil Wilkins Aaron Dodds assisted Nick throughout the please contact Aaron on 0408481048 www.theforstertuncurry.com.au towards Mark Quillan to be Nuku’s successor at weekend and stated, “As a coach I learnt www.theforstertuncurry.com.au five-eighth. so much. I loved the attacking defensive www.facebook.com/ groups/1691874827697551 THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 3rd March 2020
Sport Page 20 The Viking Challenge is back for 2021
The Viking main fundraiser for the Club. Through the Challenge is back years it has grown with over 1700 players this weekend involved in this year’s championship. (the 6th - 7th “The Viking Challenge is one of the biggest March) with over fundraisers in Forster and brings in around 160 teams from 3 million dollars to our town. Around around NSW set 3000 people come to this event and this to play in a series supports our town’s accommodation, of soccer games restaurants and clubs,” said Kevin Stevens at the Tuncurry secretary of the Great Lakes United Sports Fields. Football Club. “Most players like to stay for Many are return a while to make a holiday of it with their teams and players friends and families.” from Newcastle, Manly and Dubbo. It’s a six aside competition with 11 players on every team. With covid regulations The Great Lakes the teams will play 3 games in a block for United Football 2 hours. Players then leave the fields and Club have have a chance to enjoy whatever else our successfully town has to offer. organised this event for 25 years Mary Yule and it is their Silver Salties running Forster Womens Bowling Club The weather hasn’t been kind to our bowls. In more programmes fact, all sporting teams have been affected. So many of our championships have been delayed. Cape Hawke and The club fours first round was due to Forster SLSCs are commence on February 10th but was rain pleased to run delayed and started on February 11th. their popular After rain delaying play on the 18th of February, Silver Salties the semis will now be held at 9am Saturday the programmes 27th March with the finals set for 1pm on the again this year. same day. We are currently up to the semi- Silver Salties finals to be played against June Walsh, Karen Newcombe, Vicki Dunshea and Sharon Symes is a physical v. Claire Kelly, Carol Wright, Gail Robinson, and activity and Julie Cotton. In the 2nd semi is Julie Hamilton, social connection Di Stewart, Loretta Funnell, and Lenore program for men Campbell v Denise Huender, Sarina Kreitmeier, and women, Gail Gorman and Belinda Gray. competing and hope the weather is kind. particularly The district singles were due to commence on targeting older The last game of our very successful twilight Tuesday 23rd February, but again have been bowls will be this Friday 5th March. Australians. It is rain delayed. The ladies pennant season will free but a gold now begin on the 15th March. Good luck to all Fay Hannah coin donation Due to the popularity of these programmes will be appreciated. Insurance and community numbers are limited and registrations can membership of the surf club is included in the only be completed in person on the following registration. dates: Cape Hawke SLSC is running gentle pool Gentle Pool Exercises - 9am Tuesday 9th March exercises at 9am Tuesdays in the Bullring from at the Bullring, Main Beach Forster. the 16th March for 6 weeks. Yoga - 9am Monday 12th April at the Forster Forster SLSC will be starting yoga soon at 9am Surf Life Saving Club, Main Beach Forster. Mondays for 6 weeks. Fun at Forster Croquet Club
Station for advertising this event for our croquet club. It’s so community minded to have such support in our towns of Forster Tuncurry. There were lots of laughs among the crowd and loud cheering when a ball went through the hoops. Husbands and wives were trying to outdo each other, so funny to see. I think all who came along enjoyed the morning croquet and Forster Croquet Club (FCC) recently held a the morning tea. Have fun Morning Tea and Try Croquet day. The start and play well. time was 9.30am and by about 9.15am 4 Barbara McTiernan people had arrived…we were hoping for a few more! By 9.30am people were streaming in and our members were excited to see such a wonderful response. A total of 42 people came along and out of those 19 are going on to have lessons. It was so good to see and be a part of the morning. Nearly everyone who came along had read about it in The Forster Tuncurry Newspaper or heard it on Great Lakes FM 101.5. I would like to thank the Newspaper and the Radio