MidCoast Council Meet Local Legend Star Pet Updates Don Wright Bailey Forster Fortnightly Your local independent community newspaper distributed fortnightly to FREE Hallidays Point, Black Head, Tallwoods Village, Tuncurry, Forster Pacific Palms, Charlotte Bay, Smiths Lake, Coomba Park, Bungwahl and Seal Rocks. Wednesday 23rd June 2021 Owned and Loved by Locals Circulation 6000 N0.23 Knobbly the Pelican saved by team effort
For the last decade, Knobbly the pelican, has made himself a resident of the Red Spot fish shop on Little Street in Forster. This might have something to do with his love of mullet! Last month, Tim Love (then Manager of Red Spot) noticed that poor Knobbly had a fishing line stuck in his throat. What happened next is an amazing chain of events that eventually resulted in a recovered Knobbly being released into the channel a few weeks later in front of all his rescuers. On that day, the 11th of May 2021, Tim saw at once that help was needed if Knobbly was to survive. He called the Sweet Pea Vet Clinic who gave him good advice on how to capture a pelican. Tim used a mullet to distract Knobbly while his colleague covered the pelican up with a sheet. Tim then scooped Knobbly up and took Below: Tim Love with Knobbly the Pelican.
Above: Photo of Knobbly being released back to the channel at Forster by Kym Kilpatrick. During Knobbly’s him to the Vet Clinic down the road before and took him home to stay overnight in their stay of several contacting Kym Kilpatrick and Stan Bolden, outdoor shower at Hallidays Point. Above: Tim Love’s photo of both local FAWNA (For Australian Wildlife weeks in Early the next morning Stan drove Knobbly to Sydney, Knobbly with fishing line stuck in Needing Aid) volunteers. the Wildlife Hospital in Mosman for his surgery. one of his throat (across his black wings). At the vet it was discovered that Knobbly had During the drive Stan was aware of Knobbly Knobbly’s somehow ingested a fish with two fishhooks popping his head out several times to see what old friends happened to be down in Sydney and needed more skilled veterinary attention. was going on. Stan noticed how relaxed this and she dropped into the hospital to visit. Pi Sweet Pea Vet contacted the Taronga Wildlife wild bird was and realized that he had been Sjostrom Hankan (who used to own Red Spot for many years with her business partner Ray Hospital in Sydney who said they could perform around people before. Hankan) knew Knobbly well and was able surgery the next day. Stan then picked Knobbly “Knobbly is a pelican with personality plus”, to explain to the zoo staff his background in up from the Sweet Pea Vet in a doona cover said Kym after his stay. Continued on page 2. FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
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Above: Tim Love with mullet and Knobbly the pelican. Below: Knobbly, seconds after being released. Photos by Kym Kilpatrick. Our newspaper stands are Continued from page 1. for our wildlife - including amputation of a Forster. foot, damaged wings, eyes, ingested hooks groaning with the weight of and infections. Studies have identified fishing “He’d come every day to Red Spot like equipment, including discarded crab traps 6000 free copies! clockwork and wandered around like he owned and nets, as the deadliest threat faced by the place. He’d stare at you as if to say, ‘Where coastal birds of prey, pelicans, seagulls, turtles, is my lunch?’. He knows what a mullet is. If platypus and other aquatic animals. you gave him one, he would behave and stay We can help you reach at the end of the jetty”, Pi explained. She went What we can do to protect local wildlife your customers with our on to say that, “He was not impressed with from fishing tackle entanglement: his whiting diet at the hospital. He wanted his • Avoid bird feeding and nesting areas and keep FREE newspaper and mullet from Forster.” your distance so as not to disturb them. FREE online version. At the hospital they were able to estimate • Never leave your fishing line, hooks, bait and that he was around 25 years of age by his feet, packaging behind or unattended when fishing. which is remarkably old for a pelican. Enquiries: 0413 410 492 • Avoid using stainless steel hooks and barbed [email protected] When Knobbly was well enough, Pi and Ray hooks which can take years to break down in brought him straight from the Taronga Wildlife the environment (instead use barbless, non- Hospital - back to the channel in Forster stainless & circle hooks). where he was to be released. Late on Sunday afternoon, (6th of June) Tim (with his friends • Avoid lead sinkers and use alternatives. All advertising prices & deals are and family) were wiating for him, as well as • Bioline is a better alternative to traditional on our website: colleagues from Red Spot, Kym and Stan from nylon, braid or fluorocarbon lines. If Bioline is Above: Customer Care www.forsterfortnightly.com.au FAWNA, plus one reporter, ready to welcome lost at sea it will biodegrade within five years, Knobbly home. Within seconds Knobbly was compared to 600 years for nylon and many, desk at Stockland. out of his box and away, flying free across the many more years for braid and fluorocarbon. channel waters. His well-wishers hung around and were soon rewarded with the sight of • Avoid using break-away fishing floats that Knobbly returning several times to Tim who are non-biodegradable, or other floats that held up a juicy mullet. A few quick photos were end up as marine debris, such as balloons and taken to record the moment before Knobbly polystyrene blocks. Where we deliver called it a day and returned to his natural • Cut discarded fishing line into small pieces home. and take it with you to avoid entanglement. Rainbow Flat Access Fuels Service Station Coles Service Station Tim Love has worked on the water for many If you do accidently hook a sea bird or years and sees marine creatures like Knobbly other animal: MidCoast Library the Pelican every day. Tim has always been Hallidays Point Coles • Stay calm and don’t cut the line. Foodworks Hallidays Point happy to donate mullet to FAWNA when they Woolworths are caring for local marine animals. • Gently reel the bird/animal in. Even pelicans Diamond Beach Takeaway Stockland Customer Care Desk can be slowly hauled ashore and contrary to Tallwoods Country Club Knobbly is a good news story but very sadly this Forster Keys Mini Mart is not the usual case. Entanglement in fishing popular myth, they are generally placid birds. Tuncurry tackle accounted for 181 calls to Fawna over • Place a towel or shirt over the bird’s head and Tuncurry Resource Centre (tip) Pacific Palms the past year and can have tragic consequences eyes then carefully try to remove the hook or Woolworths Blueys Supamart line. TSG Stop n Go • Do not release the bird if the hook has Access Fuels Service Station Charlotte Bay been swallowed or is Tully’s Tuncurry News Foodworks Charlotte Bay embedded too deeply to remove easily. Call Forster Smiths Lake FAWNA ph:65814141 Beach Bums Café Main Beach Smiths Lake Friendly Grocer or take to a vet Tulls News on Wharf St hospital. Coomba Park Mary Yule Forster Information Centre Pollards General store Fawna information Little Mart on Little St Coomba Aquatic Centre Pearl Energy Service Station provided by Kym Kilpatrik. Farmers Patch on Lake St Bungwahl Great Lakes YMCA Bungwahl Fuel & Liquor Editor’s note: See Forster Bowling Club page 9 to read more Seal Rocks about these amazing Plunge Café on Boundary St pelicans. Tradies Takeaway on Kularoo Seal Rocks General Store FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 3 Boost for Cape Hawke Surf Life Saving Club Brommy’s Community Update
Local Surf Life Saving Clubs will be better President of Surf Life Saving NSW George equipped to protect people at the beach Shales OAM said, “Surf Life Saving Clubs are following the awarding of grants in the NSW often the hub of their communities and our Government’s 2020/21 Surf Club Facility volunteer lifesavers should have access to Program. fit-for-purpose facilities so they can focus on Cape Hawke Surf Life Saving Club recently saving lives. This allows significant upgrades received $48,554 under the program to to surf club facilities to improve access for repair the roof and install solar panels. our 75,000 members,” Mr Shales said. Member for Myall Lakes, Stephen Bromhead “With 129 clubs across the State, volunteer congratulated the club on their success. surf lifesavers performed 2,500 rescues, 141,000 preventative actions and 7,000 first “Our surf lifesavers play a vital role aid treatments last year.” patrolling our beaches and keeping us safe in the water,” Mr Bromhead said. “These For further information about the Surf Club Facility Program, including the list of Dine and Discover vouchers have been Above: MP Stephen Bromhead, President of Cape volunteers are on the beaches every extended until 31st July to give people weekend in good weather or bad, protecting recipients visit: www.sport.nsw.gov.au/ Hawke Surf Club Gary Curtis and Lower North Coast clubs/grants/SCFP more time to use all of their vouchers SLSC Director of Administration Officer Tony Summers. residents and visitors.” eating out or trying a new activity this winter. More than 4.23 million people in NSW have downloaded the vouchers since they Big win for Great Lakes and Manning Region were launched in March and they’ve spent more than $357 million with registered businesses when adding in the additional The Great Lakes and Manning region will The funding will help the Forster Arts and Crafts “This funding is much-needed and will spending on top of the voucher amount. benefit from $243,920 in funding to support Society, Manning River Aero Club, and the boost our local economy by helping local Local businesses are really thriving as a three community groups under the NSW Manning River Rowing Club complete upgrades organisations to continue to serve our result of this initiative. They’re finding new Government’s Infrastructure Grants program. and continue supporting the community while community,” Mr Bromhead said. customers are walking through their doors recovering from the impacts of The $12.5 million annual program aims to proving Dine and Discover is boosting the COVID-19 and bushfires. fund projects to build or upgrade community economy and helping businesses welcome “The Forster Arts and Crafts facilities, and the latest round was one the a new customer base. Society will be installing a climate largest yet in a response to weather events Every adult in NSW is eligible for four $25 control system with their $55,000 including drought, floods and bushfires, as well vouchers worth $100 in total. Two are Dine grant,” Member for the Myall as the impact we have seen through COVID. and two are Discover meaning there are a Lakes, Stephen Bromhead said. The Infrastructure Grants program is made range of activities you can do to make the The latest round of ClubGRANTS possible by Clubgrants Category 3, a fund which most of this offer. I encourage everyone funding (one of Australia’s largest re-invests profits from registered clubs’ gaming to register and use your vouchers if you grant programs) has awarded machines into community projects. haven’t already and it’s not too late for over $6 million to 56 projects businesses to register either. Applications for the next round of funding across sport and recreation, arts open on Monday 5th July 2021. To find out Enjoy seeing the best of what our stunning and culture, disaster readiness more information or to apply, please visit region has to offer. and essential community responsiblegambling.nsw.gov.au infrastructure.
Stephen Bromhead MP es l Lak Myal Delivering for
Change is happening Supporting our communities • I was joined by Minister for Water, Property and Housing to launch a State Strategic Plan • Cape Hawke Surf Club have been for Crown land. This will help expand its public awarded $48,554 under the Surf Club value by providing housing, employment and Facility Program to install solar panels tourism which will transform the Myall Lakes and repair the roof. over the next decade. • Flipside Dance Inc will bring their • I recently met with Minister for Agriculture, professional dance performance, Adam Marshall and I’m calling on the Awkward to Tuncurry thanks to government to install SMART drum lines in the $1.9million through the NSW Myall Lakes to mitigate shark attacks in our Government’s 2021 Regional Arts area following the tragic fatal attack last month. Touring round.
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Authorised by Stephen Bromhead MP, 1-9 Manning Street, Tuncurry NSW 2428, funded using Parliamentary Entitlements June 2021. FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 4 Council’s drought response It’s easy to become a commended at Local tech savvy senior
Government Excellence Awards MidCoast Council Libraries are once again little tips delivering a series of ‘Tech Savvy Seniors’ and hints Left: Rob Scott accepting Local Government workshops in partnership with the NSW on how to Excellence Award for MidCoast Council. Government, Telstra and the State Library of make your NSW, for seniors wanting to become more technology technologically minded. work for to during that challenging period held up as an Technology moves at an alarming pace and it you, in the example for other councils to follow,” said Mr simplest Scott. can be easy to fall behind. These workshops are about teaching seniors the basics of navigating way” added “The drought response project galvanised their devices, from smartphones and tablets Chris. our staff right across the organisation. We through to laptops, participants just need to Bookings developed and delivered a plan that balanced take their own device along to the session. are the ongoing supply of water to our community Sessions will run through June and July and are essential for with water conservation and continued the workshops. economic activity - and we did it all while facing free of charge. the worst drought on record.” “Technology is a part of everything we do now A full list of the sessions, locations and dates, and in many ways it can make life easier so it’s as well as how to make your booking, can The award coincides with the publication be found on the Libraries website www. of ‘A Drought Like No Other’, MidCoast important that everyone is able to comfortably learn to take advantage of the technology midcoastlibraries.com.au or by calling in to Council’s comprehensive review of its 2019- your local library. 2020 drought response strategy. A 28-page available to them,” said Chris Jones, Manager MidCoast Council’s response to the illustrated document, it provides an extensive of Libraries and unprecedented 2019-2020 drought has been overview of how Council managed such a Community highly commended at the 2021 NSW Local severe and lengthy dry spell at a time when the Services for Government Excellence Awards. region was also dealing with the impacts of the MidCoast Council. One of 12 finalists in the category of Disaster ‘Black Summer’ bushfire crisis. Some of the Recovery/Emergency Response Management- “I’m really pleased to be able to share this topics that will be Population Under 100K, MidCoast Council’s document with our community given the covered include response was recognised alongside disaster commitment they showed to conserving water making and resilience initiatives from Clarence Valley during that period,” said Mr Scott. receiving calls, Council and winner Bega Valley Shire Council. adding or accessing “It details the lengths we went to as a council contacts or apps, A team of managers from Council’s water to ensure our community could continue to services were on hand to accept the award in sending texts, access its most precious resource and takes an emails, messages Sydney, including Director of Infrastructure honest look at what worked, what didn’t, and and Engineering Services, Rob Scott. He said it or photos and what we’ve learned from the experience going accessing the was pleasing to see Council’s efforts during the forward. drought recognised among such a competitive internet. field of finalists. “I’d encourage everyone who lived through the “These sessions are 2019-2020 drought to take a look at it.” “Nobody wants to experience a drought like a great opportunity we experienced in late 2019 and early 2020, To read ‘A Drought Like No Other’, visit www. to ask questions but it’s reassuring to see the lengths we went midcoast.nsw.gov.au/droughtresponse and just discover COMMUNITY NEWS MIDCOAST FOCUS
Careers at Council Development proposal DA2021/1593 Are your voting details up-to-date? We have received an integrated development application requiring approval of the Natural Resource Access Regulator (NRAR) under the Water Management Act 2000 in respect to works within, or on, waterfront land. Property address: 443 Kolodong Road TAREE NSW 2430 Property description: Lot 101 DP 1266464 & Lot 61 DP We are seeking suitably qualified people to fill the roles of: 1252146 • Library Events Officer Proposed development: Staged 470 lot residential subdivision • Nursing Assistant - casual with associated civil and landscaping works, boundary • Project Administrator Transport adjustments and car park. • Project Manager Transport Applicant: P Mitchell • Recreation Officer • Senior Project Manager Transport View application: On our website or at our offices • Team Members Operations (Tuncurry x 3) On exhibition until: 30 July 2021 Visit our website for further information and to apply. Make a submission: Submissions must be made in accordance with our guidelines and to meet legislative requirements. Please Have your say visit our website to check our guidelines. The 2021 NSW Local Government elections will take place on Saturday 4 September. Ensure your name and address are up to MidCoast flood recovery date via the Electoral Commission website www.aec.gov.au/enrol/ update-my-details.htm The MidCoast Flood Recovery will continue to support the You can find out more about taking part in this year’s elections by community but with some changes to operations. visiting our website. From 28 June, the centre, located in the former MidCoast Council Chambers in Pulteney Street Taree, will change to appointment Council meeting only. The next Ordinary Council meeting will be webcast live on Anyone needing support and advice can phone Service NSW on Wednesday 30 June at 2pm. Members of the public are permitted We are seeking community feedback on: 13 77 88 or our flood recovery hotline on 1300 545 040 and our to attend, however social distancing must be maintained. The • Development proposal DA2021/1593 - Staged 470 lot staff can talk them through what they need over the phone or maximum number of members of the public to attend is capped residential subdivision - 443 Kolodong Road, Taree book an appointment to see them in person. at 25. The public will also be able to view the meeting via livestream through an audio-visual weblink. • Development proposal DA2021/1468 - Alterations and Staff remain available to provide information and access to additions to commercial development - 63-65 Beach Street everything from mental health and wellbeing services through to There are two opportunities to address Council on the day of a Tuncurry document replacements, business support, financial assistance Council meeting, with prior notice: • Draft Manning River Estuary and Catchment Management and more. 1. Open forum – for items not included on the meeting agenda Program 2021-2031 Alternatively, further information is also available on the Flood (9.30am) • Draft Flying Fox Camp Management Plan Recovery Hub on our website www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ 2. Public forum – for items on the meeting agenda (immediately • Draft Greening Strategy and Vegetation Management Policy floodrecovery. following the Open forum or at 10am, whichever is the latter) • Review of growth areas and redevelopment in the MidCoast You must register to speak at either forum as well as register to region attend the forums or Council meeting. For full details visit Visit the Have Your Say page on our website for further info. www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/meetings
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Community News Page 5 HSC print cards are Winter breakfast program & back in 2021 GRIP Leadership Conference
way for us to assist,” said Chris Jones Council’s Manager of Libraries and Community Services. The HSC print cards are just one way that libraries are supporting students across the region. A visit to a MidCoast Library also provides free WiFi and a range of useful resources. For more information on what’s on offer for students, library locations and opening hours visit www.midcoastlibraries.com.au Homework Help MidCoast Council Libraries will again be Homework help is also available during school supporting students sitting the Higher School terms for primary and secondary students Certificate this year by providing HSC print every Wednesday 3-5pm. We provide free tutor cards for all libraries across the region. support, afternoon tea, printing/photocopying The print cards allow students to access free and Wi-Fi. No bookings are required. Phone printing and photocopying at any library 79557001 for more information. branch up until 30 November. All students need to do is present their card at their local library to make the most of Above: Volunteers from the Pacific Palm School’s Green Team cleaning up after breakfast. the free service. Our happy, healthy, environmentally-friendly breakfast program is held on a Tuesday morning Cards are before school at the Palms and runs for 10 weeks each year. Thank you to our Green Team and currently being fabulous parent helpers for your continued support. It is also very pleasing to see all the beautiful distributed to all manners. students across the MidCoast region. GRIP Leadership Day “We know how On Thursday 13 May the Pacific Palms stressful the HSC Primary School Year 6 Leadership year can be for Team attended the GRIP (Generosity, students and Responsibility, Integrity & people) this is a simple Leadership Conference held at Club Forster. Many school leaders from across the Great Lakes area attended the conference. It was a day full of activities, sharing ideas and ‘Aussie of the Month’ Awards meeting other student leaders in primary schools. GRIP Leadership programs are fresh, practical, interactive and enjoyed by tens of thousands of students each year.
Right: 2021 Pacific Palm’s Year 6 Leadership Team. Back Row: Luke, Ryan, Sione, Ethan and Millie. Front Row: Amelia and Audrey. Young Local Name: Chloe Clayton School & Year: Alesco Senior College, Yr12. Favourite animal and season: My favourite animal is an Elephant and my favourite season is Spring. I love the spring weather when it’s starting to warm up ready for summer. What do you think is doing well in our area? There are starting to be more activities for young people, like Youth Forster Public School has registered with the active contribution to school, community and Week and NAIDOC week celebrations. Australia Day Council to present two “Aussie of peer groups, as well as upholding our school the Month” awards for 10 months during 2021. values of Safety, Respect and Personal Best”. What do you think could make things better in our community? The Australia Day Council promote the values Following some printing and delivery delays of: due to Covid, our certificates have now been Even more things for young people to do! received. Fair Go – not just in how we apply ourselves Who inspires you and why? but also providing opportunity for all. Congratulations to our February recipients My mother Nycolle, she is a great Sophie (Year 5) and Neveah (Year 4), March woman, and is very caring. She does a Mateship – generosity of spirit and compassion What do you hope to get up to in the for those in need. recipients Piper (Year 3) and Savanna (Year 6), lot of things in the community to raise May recipients Koan (Year 2) and Levi (Year 5) money for people who need it. future? Have a family and a good job! Respect – of self, others, our community and and June recipients Reyansh (Year 4) and Coen the environment. (Year 5). Inclusion – celebrating difference, and the Tracey Horn If you are 21 years or under and would like to feature rights and freedoms we are all entitled to. in Young Local please submit a high resolution photo and Co-ordinator Ms Deb Milligan said "all students can be nominated by any staff member for answers to: www.forsterfortnightly.com.au FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 6 Manning - Great Lakes Police District
Today I want to share a story about how YOU what about the partners, their family or even their friends. And involved in. If you see or hear something that can make a difference in your community police? it’s not just physical abuse. It’s intimidation, concerns you. Involve yourself. Stand up and and change the lives of your friends, family It was late at stalking, sexual assault, verbal abuse, speak out. One day, it might be you who saves and neighbours. And all it takes is for you to night and the threats, psychological abuse, causing harm or a life. become involved and speak up. Only your voice police received maintaining control over someone else - just to If you observe any form of domestic violence, can make a difference when it comes to one of a call in relation name a few. call Triple Zero (000) immediately. our most underreported crimes… Domestic and to an aggressive Domestic and Family Violence is something Chief Inspector Tony Moodie. Family Violence. It’s about ensuring that every male screaming that everyone in the community needs to be abuser is answerable to their actions. at a female on A couple were walking home along the road the road. At the and drinking alcohol. They began to argue and time, they were the victim’s partner aggressively punched her approximately in the face and jaw a number of times, before 20 minutes away finally tackling her to the ground. Chief Inspector Tony - dealing with a 1800 65 64 63 Moodie. Shortly afterwards, a father and daughter distressed woman driving past in their car saw the victim lying at with mental NSW Domestic Violence Line an awkward angle on the road, with blood on health concerns who was threatening suicide, her face. Standing up, right near her was her having approached a cliff whilst walking in the (free call) – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. partner. The witnesses did not have any idea of bush. what had occurred and drove slowly towards After attending to this incident, the police them. attended the reported area of the aggressive Seeing the car coming towards them, the male. No one was around and they were called The NSW Domestic Violence Line is a free call service that provides support to women – perpetrator raised his fists, shouting, “don’t you to another incident, a break and enter some 20 with or without children – who are experiencing partner or ex-partner violence. All calls to minutes away. ******* stop!” the Domestic Violence Line are answered by female workers. This story is one from my own policing, in a The witnesses drove away. community that I was in about six years ago. The victim managed to get up and leave the And it is only one story of which there are many area with her partner. It wasn’t long before others. I am sharing it in the hope, that at least How can the NSW Domestic Violence Line help? she had been pushed to the ground again, her one person is able to understand that even By offering support over the phone and linking women with support services in their local partner standing over her and yelling at her though it can be hard to get involved, it might area including: to get up. The victim got to her feet and her be the only thing that could save the life of a partner grabbed her with both hands around young woman, just like this. her throat. He pinned her to the wall and choked her for five seconds. Shouting verbal If it were not for the involvement of the abuse at her, until he said, “I could kill you, but witnesses, people in a community just like ours, I won’t kill you tonight because I love you”. He the story could’ve ended right here (and sadly, this is where many stories end). Domestic Violence Emergency Medical Legal support let go of her neck, grabbed her upper body and support services accomodation services services pushed her away. She fell to the ground. The first witness did drive away. A witness who was walking by, saw some of Once they were out of sight and around the The Domestic Violence Line can support women to obtain an Apprehended Violence Order (AVO). what was happening and started to approach corner, they rang 000. This was the initial report them until the victim’s partner turned around the police received. and called out, “If you don’t **** off, I’ll bash the **** out of you!” The second witness did walk away. What is Domestic Violence? And as soon as he did, he rang the closest There are many forms of Domestic Violence. It can be: The witness walked away. Police Station who let him know that the police Again, the victim got up off the ground with would be on their way as soon as they were • Physical • Psychological • Any other ways her partner pushing her until they were out of able to. He waited nearby, and when he did not • Verbal • Social of using control sight. see the police he walked 600 metres down the • Sexual • Financial What I know from this violent assault, is that road to the Police Station where a Police Officer this victim was only 23 years of age. She had just returned from a job. That Police Officer suffered a fracture to each side of her jaw was me. The witness told me what he had seen, and lead us to the location where he believed and a fracture to her chin. Three fractures in Who can I speak to? total. She had two plates inserted with eight the victim and her partner would be. pins into her face. Her teeth have moved, We attended the location, found the partner, If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the NSW Domestic Violence line. were loose and required extensive treatment. arrested him and arranged for the victim to be She had nerve damage to her mouth and taken to hospital by ambulance. 1800 65 64 63 chin. She suffered bruising around her neck The NSW Domestic Violence line is free to call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Domestic and Family Violence is something Hearing Impaired: National Relay Service 133 677 and numerous grazes to her legs. She was that concerns everyone and deeply affects hospitalised and in severe pain once her those in our community. It is one of the most Interpreters are available injuries had come to light. underreported crimes, committed by the If you or your children are in immediate danger, please call the Police on 000 We have heard what the witnesses did, but very people that their loved one’s trust - their Changes for Crown land Calls for local SMART drum lines
Left: MP Stephen Bromhead with MP Melinda following fatal shark attack Pavy at One Mile Beach, Forster.
support not only the local economy, but also Myal Lakes MP Stephen Bromhead is calling help people to feel safer in the water and save its heritage and cultural opportunities,while on the government to install local SMART lives, it is worth it.” keeping it in public ownership,” Mrs Pavey said. drum lines after a fatal shark attack last month “Crown land supports showgrounds, which has shaken our racecourses, public marine assets, and community. organisations like our surf lifesaving clubs, scout and girl guide halls, men’s sheds, and the “I recently met with Rural Fire Service, State Emergency Service and Minister for Agriculture, Police Citizens Youth Clubs. Adam Marshall, and Action Plans will be developed to implement demanded that two Some of the state’s most significant public ‘Crown land 2031’. drum lines be located in assets are to be changed under a historic our area,” said Stephen. The NSW Government will also partner with “SMART drumlines are agreement with Destination NSW and Crown Aboriginal groups to advance Indigenous Lands. new technology that interests through land rights and native allow target sharks to be A Memorandum of Understanding has been title and to protect sensitive cultural and intercepted beyond the signed recently by Mrs Pavy, the Minister for environmental sites. surf break; once caught, Water, Property and Housing and Minister for Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead they are tagged and Tourism, to transform Crown reserves into said this was a fantastic day for his community. relocated 1km offshore.” tourism hubs. The State Strategic Plan will create jobs and MP Melinda Pavey said there is around 34 more tourism opportunities within Myall Lakes. “I am calling for this million hectares of Crown land in NSW covering “Crown Lands are multiuse hubs which bring investment as it is 42% of the State, and the 10 year Crown land community groups together. I am excited to see crucial that locals and 2031 State Strategic plan will ensure it is put to how this will grow and provide opportunities to holiday-makers alike feel its best use to benefit communities. our Crown Land and bring an extra economic protected when enjoying “Crown Land is community land, we want our boost to our region,” Mr Bromhead said. our stunning beaches. communities to unlock its full potential to If this technology can FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 7 Man Walk in Tuncurry Mens shed grants
“Hooyah” is the battle cry of the 30 - 40 men who now open turn up 7am every Monday morning for the Man Walk in Tuncurry. Not even a rainy day will stop these men from gathering for a good old banter about the As part of Men’s Health rugby, horses or who has the biggest belly while they Week, the Australian walk from John Wright Park and back again, taking in Government is encouraging the stunning foreshore on their different routes that Men’s Sheds across to apply take around one hour. for funding as part of the newest round of the National “I’ve only missed the first one,“ said Young Bill. It’s Men’s Shed Development companionship while you walk and talk and gives you Programme (NDSP). something to do on a Monday morning.” Federal member for Lyne Dr When another walker was asked why he comes Young David Gillespie encouraged Bill interjects with a fun, “I make him!” all Sheds across the region “I’ve never seen this before. I’m very happy I can see to apply. them. I consider Bill my very best friend,“ explained “Men’s Sheds are friendly Kit Choo. are part owner in a horse called ‘Hooyah’ who we love and inclusive settings where Terry Green, one of the founders, explained that it to follow and whose name gave us our battlecry. men can meet to work has been amazing to see the positive changes in the on a project shoulder to original team of walkers who are now leading and Terry went on to say that The Man Walk group has shoulder, or just spend time welcoming the newcomers. recently raised funds for Beyond Blue, supported both together, to support each the Great Lakes Suicide Prevention Network and the other’s mental and physical Great Lakes Woodworkers - Health, The Forster Tuncurry Man Walk was started around 18 Walk ’n’ Talk For Life community. wellbeing.” Wellbeing and Events and $2,846 Tea months ago and initially attracted 10 walkers. There Story and photos by Mary Yule. gardens Hawks Nest Men’s Shed - are now over 60 groups nationally and “Our Government is committed to Health, Wellbeing and Events. The Man Walk has taken off in 3 different ensuring that even during the pandemic, countries. The Man Walk provides an members can stay in touch and continue Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg opportunity for men to get together to walk, to be providing meaningful contributions Hunt, said connection was the key to the talk and support each other in a regular and to their communities,” success of the more than 1,000 Men’s Sheds around the country. healthy way. It also provides an environment Men’s Sheds can apply for financial that is positive, supportive, and inclusive, support across the following funding “The COVID-19 pandemic has been where there is no pressure and no barriers categories: tough for many Australians, and it is to entry. vitally important that Shed Members Category 1: Health, Wellbeing, and remained connected to their community Terry’s Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club Events $8,000 maximum provides the monthly breakfast that is during this time,” Minister Hunt said. cooked by some of the team, ready to Category 2: Shed Improvements $8,000 “As part of our ongoing commitment to serve hot for the hungry walkers when maximum supporting Men’s Sheds, we provided they return. The breakfast that morning Category 3: Equipment $5,000 maximum $500,000 to Sheds around Australia in consisting of sizzling eggs, rissoles, soup (the the latest round of NDSP grants and $6.4 men decided to call it stew when served) Under the last round five Men’s Sheds million in grant funding to support Men’s fresh rolls and hot cups of tea and coffee. across the Lyne electorate received Sheds since 2013.” Perfect for these very cool mornings. At grants, including: these monthly BBQs the men are also very Applications for the next round of appreciative and enjoy a guest speaker who $3,070 Dungog Men’s shed - Tools Men’s Sheds grants is open until 26th regularly talk about mental health. & Equipment, $4,000 Gloucester July 2021. Those wanting to submit an Men's Shed - Tools & Equipment, Terry said, “We are also sponsored by Terry application can visit www.mensshed. $2,460 Laurieton Men's Shed - Health, org/development-grants. Evans, a local horse trainer, and all the men Wellbeing and Events, $1,950 Manning
Dr David Gillespie MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LYNE SAFER COMMUNITIES FUND
This round of the Safer Communities Fund Grants available are between $10,000 and • Bollards gives schools and pre-schools, community $500,000, for project activities which include • External blast walls and windows organisations and local councils grants of up the installation of security infrastructure • Security and alarm systems to $500,000 for crime prevention initiatives such as: • Public address systems aimed at reducing crime, violence, anti-social • Fixed or mobile cctv cameras • Intercoms and swipe access behaviour and/or other security risks. • Security lighting • Security doors. • Fencing and gates
Wauchope Office Taree Office Dr David Gillespie MP 02 6586 4462 02 6557 8910 DavidGillespieMP Corner of High and Hastings Streets, 144 Victoria Street, david_gillespie_mp FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LYNE Wauchope, NSW 2446 Taree, NSW 2430 davegillespiemp Authorised by Dr David Gillespie MP, Corner of High and [email protected] He Listens. He Cares. He Delivers. Hastings Streets, Wauchope, NSW 2446. FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 8 State budget must encourage uptake of electric vehicles The Nature Conservation Council has launched The council’s Accelerate NSW campaign Nature Conservation Council Chief Executive vehicles as part of the budget process.” includes policies to: a campaign to accelerate the uptake of electric Chris Gambian said. “We strongly urge the government to support vehicles in NSW as a new plank in its broader Waive stamp duty for EV purchases “We still have a long way to go to clean up the transition from petrol and diesel by waiving campaign to transition the state economy to Reduce registration fees for EVs the grid, but we can’t wait until that’s done to stamp duty for EV purchases, slashing rego 100% clean energy by 2030. tackle the transport sector.” costs and providing direct incentives that will Provide direct incentives for individuals and encourage individuals and businesses to to businesses to upgrade to EVs “About 20% of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions are from the vehicles, so upgrade to EVs sooner rather than later. The Mandate EVs for all new government fleet electrification of transport is a key to tackling government should be making electric cars purchases climate change. “ affordable for everyone, because healthy air and a safe climate benefit us all.” Set EV ambitious vehicle targets for the NSW “The measures we’ve outlined in our fleet Accelerate NSW plan will kick start the industry The Nature Conservation Council are urging “Making the state’s vehicle fleet run on 100% in NSW and put us on the right track. “ people to join their campaign and sign the clean energy is the next big challenge after “In the next few weeks, the NSW government petition: www.nature.org.au/ev transitioning the electricity grid in NSW,” is finalising its plans to support or tax electric NSW and WA announce single-use plastic bans
OVER 5 MILLION AUSTRALIANS HAVE NOW TAKEN
NSW will reduce plastic litter by 30% by 2025 while WA has brought its bans forward by four years. Australia is on-track to phase out single-use plastics with THE NEXT STEP both NSW and WA announcing new commitments over the past weeks. The states join Victoria, Queensland and South Australia which have all either moved to ban or already banned single-use plastics. We’re not safe until we’re all safe. The NSW Government will gradually eliminate single-use plastics under a new plastics plan and waste strategy set to be legislated later this year. The $356 million five-year plan Find out when it’s your turn and where aims to slash plastic litter by 30 per cent by 2025 and reduce food waste across the state. you can be vaccinated at australia.gov.au “The single-use items we are phasing-out will stop an estimated 2.7 billion items of plastic litter from ending up in our environment and waterways over the next 20 years,” Environment Minister Matt Kean said in a statement. Lightweight plastic bags, plastic straws, stirrers and cutlery, polystyrene cups, takeaway containers, cotton buds and microbeads found in cosmetic products will be the first items to go, with bans coming into effect 6-12 months after the legislation is passed. The NSW government has also committed to rolling out new green bins for food and organic waste collection at every home in NSW. “We can't keep sending our scraps to languish in landfill when there are huge opportunities to turn our trash into treasure," Kean said. "Under our plans, every household will have access to a separate bin for their food and organic waste for the first time in NSW." Just 24 hours after this news broke, WA announced it will be fast-tracking its single-use plastics bans by four years. The state's Plan for Plastics will be delivered by the end of 2022 instead of 2026 as originally planned. “If it can’t be reused or recycled it shouldn’t be made, and that’s what we want to move to in Western Australia,” WA Book here Environment Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said. Plastic plates, bowls, cups, cutlery and takeaway polystyrene food containers will be banned in the state by the end of this year. Bans on plastic-lined coffee cups and lids, produce bags and microbeads have also been brought forward to the end of 2022. Lucy Jones Planet Ark Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra. FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 9 Mangroves, Sea Grass, Deer and Blue Carbon in Wallis Lake
Above: Photo of Sheep Blowfly taken at Forster by Brian McCauley.
We are fortunate to have large areas of Our Local Wildlife mangrove marsh to protect young fish and crabs while they grow. Mangroves Pelicans also protect foreshores during periods of wild weather and are 3 times better Those of us who live around lakes, estuaries at trapping carbon (sequestration) than and oceans know the Australian Pelican rainforest. They are so effective because (Pelecanus conspicillatus) well and, if you when their leaf litter falls in the water are a fisher person, probably have had close the carbon content is trapped without encounters with these amazing and intelligent oxygen. It does not break down and birds. release CO2. This carbon is buried under Did you know that Pelicans have been around water (hence ‘blue carbon’) in coastal the Australian continent for millions of years, marshland sometimes to a depth of with fossil remains dating back to between more 6 meters. It can remain trapped 30 and 40 million years ago? The prehistoric for hundreds of years. Pelicans were slightly smaller and possibly had Top: What appears to be a pristine island (Little Mangrove and tidal marshes are being lost Snake Island). shorter legs but otherwise were very similar to worldwide at a rate of 1-2% per year. One our current ones. third are already gone. Major threats to Above: Damage on Snake Island. Of the seven Pelican species world-wide the these ecosystems include draining for coastal Below: A Rusa deer trampling the mangrove Australian pelican is rated as of medium size, development, conversion to agriculture, and breathing roots (pneumatophores) and with a wingspan of between 2.3 to 2.6 m and rising sea levels. a weight from 4 to 13 kg (although most weigh In NSW mangroves on public land are protected between 4.54 and 7.7 kg). Females are slightly so that they can carry out their beneficial smaller. However, our Pelican is the clear functions. Less fortunately our local mangroves winner of bill size, larger than any other bird, have another threat – rusa deer (originating including other Pelican species, with a length of in Indonesia) which have invaded the islands up to 50 cm. in the lake and denuded them of vegetation The bill is very sensitive and is used to help up to a browsing height of 1.5 metres. This locate fish in murky water. Typically Pelicans includes the mangroves at the water’s edge. will also use their pouch as a net. Fish are Some are dying and there is already evidence manipulated in the bill and pouch until the of erosion on some islands. The deer have been head is pointing down the throat and then observed drinking from the lake – evidence of swallowed with a lift and jerk. Fully extended their ability to cope with salty water, and they Pelicans are smart. Although they can feed commonly swim from island to island. the bill can hold up to 13 litres but as the lower much carbon as forests. DMSP is an important jaw is not particularly strong, consisting of alone, they will often form cooperative A pilot study is being undertaken by National groups, working together to drive fish into nutrient in marine environments produced by two thin bones, this is only ever a temporary Parks in conjunction with Midcoast Council seaweed which, when it breaks down, produces storage facility. a concentrated mass to make them easier to find the best way of controlling deer (now to catch. The fish will be surrounded in ever a climate-cooling gas dimethysuphide. Apart from the bill and pouch, the Australian classified as ‘feral’). Trapping and shooting will decreasing circles and sometimes herded into be undertaken under controlled conditions It is obvious that mangroves and seagrass are Pelican is mostly white with black wings and shallow water. There the Pelicans will dip their great assets well worth protecting to allow the tail. The feet are a grey blue and the eyes are to determine the most humane and effective beaks into the water simultaneously (they do method, ecological balance of the lake ecosystem to brown, with pale yellow eye rings (although not dive onto their prey). be maintained so that it continues to be both the eye rings will intensify in colour during Seagrass meadows are another protected attractive and productive. breeding). Pelicans can also become quite bold and will ecosystem. Not only do they provide food petition humans for handouts (in another Janusz Haschek - Community member of The bill and throat pouch of the Australian for vegetarian fish and crustaceans such as article, there is a feature on the well-known prawns, but they also can store up to twice as Council’s Coastal Management Committe. Pelican is normally shaded a pastel pink colour local pelican personality Knobbly). with pale yellow around the edge and on the hook. But during courtship and mating the bill Pelicans are not strictly territorial, but do seem colours change dramatically to bright salmon to have preferred home ranges. However, pink on the forward half and cobalt blue on they will also travel great distances to pursue Have your say - Flying-fox the top and base. The pouch around the throat food and breeding sites, flying in V formations also changes to chrome yellow while a black for hundreds of kilometres and at speeds up stripe appears diagonally across the bill. By the to 56 kilometres an hour. They are not good Together Living next to flying-fox camps can be time the eggs are laid and incubation starts the flappers but soar on thermals at great heights with the NSW challenging at times for neighbouring residents pouch and bill fade back to normal. (sometimes up to 3000 metres). When flooding Government, as the camps can be noisy and smelly places. rains bring abundant water to inland desert Pelicans will breed at any time of year we prepared The plan will help us to obtain approvals for salt lakes (for example Lake Eyre) Pelicans a regional depending on conditions and are known as will somehow know and flock there in their on-ground works and support us in applying for colony breeders in that they will breed in large hundreds of thousands to breed and feast. flying-fox camp State and Federal funding. groups. Courtship involves a female leading a management number of potential mates in a parade on land, Pelicans are most vulnerable to being caught plan, with How to have your say water and in the air. Following males threaten up by or ingestion of discarded fishing tackle assistance which typically results in a slow painful death each other and pick up small objects that they from the local The draft Plan will be on exhibition from throw in the air and catch again to demonstrate if not able to be rescued. In the last 12 months community. Monday 7th June 2021 until 4:30pm Thursday their dexterity. Both males and females also FAWNA has 15th July 2021 for community feedback. We responded pouch ripple. The males drop out one by one, The plan focuses on local flying-fox camps welcome your feedback during the exhibition. until a single male is left whereupon the female to 34 calls of at Cocos Crescent Reserve and Karloo Street It is highly recommended that you read through will lead him to a potential nesting site. Pelicans injured Reserve at Forster, Pacific Palms, Smiths Lake with fishing the exhibition material before providing Nests are fairly simple, a scrape on the ground tackle. and Hawks Nest. feedback. layered with vegetation and feathers. Both parents share incubation and feeding of the Kym Fitzpatrick Once adopted, the management plan will For more information visit: www.haveyoursay. guide flying-fox management at each camp chicks. Chicks fledge at 3 months and reach Hallidays Point midcoast.nsw.gov.au adult breeding age at 2 to 3 years. Pelicans are and will help to reduce conflicts with adjacent long lived, up to 25 years of age. residents. FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 10 A year of serving meals in Forster Great Lakes
On Friday the 4th of June the Catholic Care Rotary support Hunter-Manning Community Kitchen Food Program in Forster celebrated one year of Vikings Cup providing regular meals to those in need in a safe and friendly environment. On this day Mini Vinnie’s students from the Holy Name Primary School came to give ‘thank you gifts’ to all 15 volunteers involved and served them a beautiful spread of homemade afternoon treats. “We serve around 20 lunches from 12-1pm on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from our Forster Parish Hall at Lake Street. Every lunch we have at least 4 volunteers working with our cook of the day Kay Fox. In the last 6 months we have dished out 775 meals,” explained Michelle Robinson, Volunteer Kitchen Coordinator for Forster and Taree. “Without our volunteers, we couldn’t do the essential work that we do for our local community. They are the lifeblood of our kitchen, and we are so grateful to them for being an integral part of our team. It was Volunteer Week recently so we a regular volunteer at the Catholic Care Assistant Director of Catholic Care Hunter- Above: Lyn Martyn President of Great Lakes Rotary & thought it would be a good idea to thank Community Kitchen Cheryl Rodham said, Manning, Rob Dawson said that in Newcastle Kevin Stevens from the Great Lakes United Soccer Club. our volunteers today as well as celebrate our “I’m motivated by community spirit - the they have been delivering 600 meals a week one-year anniversary.” village effect.” to people living in cars, caravans and houses. He went on to explain that they wanted to Kevin Stevens from the Great Lakes United Soccer Kristie Banham, Pastoral Care Worker from Graham Robinson said he volunteers to “Give Club spoke to the Rotary Holy Name, said, “We had to pull names back to the community. I’m retired here move back to the Parish-based model and what they have achieved in Forster, during Club of Great Lakes on out of a hat as 26 of our year 5 Minni Vinnie and President of the Labour Party. I want to the Vikings Cup, which students wanted to come over the road to make sure we are a group contributing to the the past year, is a blueprint for future food their club runs each help thank the kitchen volunteers. Our Mini community and not just politics.” programs. year. It attracts more Vinnie students give up their time every “The model is about coordinating volunteers than 160 teams with Friday and really show our school motto of in community hall kitchens to reach people 2000 players from many ‘Concern for others’.” who have a need. It is also an opportunity areas, and brings more than 3 million dollars Kitchen cook Kay Fox has been working in to meet these people and families and help through tourism into our the community for over 30 years. She has a them connect to other services who can local towns. The Rotary vast experience of cooking for big numbers also provide support. Although the kitchen Club assisted by doing and was an organiser of the soup kitchen volunteers are managed with help from the the traffic control and from the old Community Hall on Little government, ourthe Community Kitchenfood Kevin gave us a much Street (near the police station) and later at program is not funded and relies on the appreciated donation. The soccer club also the Neighborhood Centre for many years. generosity of donated food from the town and local businesses”, said Rob. “By working has put many dollars Kay said people need, “Good food and an together as a community, we can achieve back into the junior opportunity to thrive.” competition and helped great things. Our Community Kitchen Food to build better facilities at When asked why she decided to become program has been running in Taree since Boronia park. The Rotary 2015 and has provided 30,000 meals in that Club of Great Lakes in Right: Holy Name student thanking time.” turn will be supporting volunteer Graham Robinson. Story and photos by Mary Yule. local charities. Star Volunteer Annual community grant What does this organization do in recipient GLWS our community? It gets people together for a free 5km walk or run at 8am every Saturday morning at the Pebbly Beach playground on Head Street in Forster. There is camaraderie and friendship for everyone from different areas and even overseas [before Covid]. It also builds up your fitness levels. What is the best part of my job? I enjoy Saturday mornings and the volunteering. I especially love my marshal spot [at the far turnaround of the course]. It is the best spot! Everyone talks to me as they go around, even on a cold windy day like today. Most of the time I know how many laps they have done and usually I tell them one or two more laps to go. “Sandra is always encouraging the park runners and walkers,” Above: Great Lakes Womens Shelter manager Carly Ravenscroft receives cheque from local said Rob Freijs, one of Forster Financial Adviser Jason Lukjanenko on behalf of the Association of Financial Advisers. parkrun’s Run Directors. “It’s great to have Sandra, Buddy and Tanya The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) supported accommodation in Forster and Name: Sandra Grey and Lucy. volunteer every week. They are has been running an annual community Tuncurry, working to empower families to gain invaluable. It makes it so much easier for the grant program to support charities providing access to necessary services to support them Organisation: Forster parkrun parkrun crew.” essential work. Local charity Great Lakes to get back on their feet. This includes legal Womens Shelter has been awarded $2,000 in advice, housing, financial and family support, the latest round of grants. counselling and identifying any other needs Help dob in an amazing Local Volunteer! Established in 2015, the Great Lakes Womens during their stay. The shelter relies heavily Please send a high resolution photo and answers to Shelter (GLWS) is a homeless shelter for women on the generosity of the local community in and children experiencing homelessness and/ supporting their work. www.forsterfortnightly.com.au or domestic or family violence. They provide www.afa.asn.au/foundation-grants FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY Tully’s Tuncurry News: 02 655423rd 6407June 2021 Tulls News Forster: 02 6555 7207 PuzzlesCommunity PageNews Tax Time Sale Page 11
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Regional Health Inquiry into Manning Base Hospital in Taree A regional health inquiry in NSW has been been stopped sooner but no one had time to their treatment. Manning Hospital, Gayed was stopped. told a disgraced gynaecologist could have properly look into complaints against him. Fifty of the cases have been referred to the "It's not that a staff specialist is special in When an Health Care Complaints Commission, and police relation to a Visiting Medical Officer but they investigation are also investigating. have that paid time," he said. was launched Gayed is said to have needlessly removed "They're not running a business separately, into Emil women's reproductive organs and performed they're not missing out if they're doing this Gayed's time unnecessary surgeries on patients. investigation, they're not missing out on seeing at Manning Dr Nigel Roberts, the Director of Obstetrics and patients and making sure they can run their Hospital in business and pay their staff." Taree on the Gynaecology at the Hospital, was asked at the NSW Mid North inquiry's public hearing in Taree why Gayed was Some of the former patients require ongoing Coast, almost allowed to continue to operate for more than treatment and corrective surgery. 200 women a decade. Dr Roberts told the inquiry he was worried spoke up with "Honestly, I believe it was because there the underlying problem of an "unbalanced concerns about was no one in a role with the proper level of system" that relied too much on VMOs [Visting Below: Dr Nigel expertise who could judge what he was doing," Medical Officers] and did not have enough staff Roberts (on left) he said. specialists isn't being addressed. and "You need someone with the time and "Hunter New England executives have made it Dr Seshasayee expertise to look into the complications and see clear this matter is over and they don't want to Narasimhan (far if there's a common thread." talk about it anymore," he said. right). 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Continued from previous page. bad impact on dementia patients. "They've also been asked on the wards to Manning region, despite a five-year search actually sit and monitor the dementia patients for help, and had an "extraordinarily large "I want us to put in the steps to stop it "We've got the situation now where we've got cleaners in the emergency department who because we no longer have a 16-bed dementia workload." happening again, even though it's painful, even ward." though it's hard." are sitting with patients who may be confused, "I constantly work 80 hours a week at a demented, and they're sitting with them," he Mr DiRienzo cast doubt on this claim but said bare minimum, to provide 24/7 care for my Hunter New England Health CEO, Michael said. he'd make inquiries. patients," he said. Dirienzo apologised for what the women went through. "I don't believe cleaners look after dementia "I'm lucky that I only sleep four hours a day and patients," he said. I have boundless energy to burn.” "We are continuing to provide support to those women. You heard Dr Roberts say he is still "I'll need to follow it up but I don't believe Mr DiRienzo acknowledged the challenges in treating some of those women in his outpatient the cleaners do that. And if they were I would securing the clinical workforce necessary for clinic," he said. know because I would assume the cleaners the district. themselves would want to bring that to our "Today we have heard many people talk "The district and Manning Hospital are attention." continuing to care for those women and we will about their challenges accessing care and continue to care for those women." medical workforce issues in our regions, and Call for more services I appreciate the bravery and the candour of Dementia patients cared Almost all those who spoke to the inquiry those appearing as witnesses," he said. expressed a need for more services in the "While in most cases I believe people receive for by cleaners Manning and Great Lakes, including locally- quality care and good outcomes, I know there The inquiry also heard staff at Manning Hospital based ear, nose and throat specialists, are occasions when this is not the case.” were demoralised and staffing levels were not more GPs, palliative care services and early intervention checks for children. "If we as a health service have let you down, where they should be. then I truly am sorry." Dr Seshasayee Narasimhan told the inquiry Former nurse Eddie Wood, who's now the Kerrin Thomas President of Manning Great Lakes Community he was the only cardiologist who lived in the Health Action Group, said it had a particularly Left: Former nurse Eddie Wood at the hearing. ABC Mid North Coast FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 14 Local Calendar What’s on around town and beyond June 25th June-2nd July - NSW Country Giant Book Fair at Tuncurry Memorial Hall Championships, Forster Tennis Club Lakes St Forster. The Rotary Club of Lower up on winter reading while Midcoast is once again holding at the same time assisting Sat 26th June - Tuncurry Market a Giant Book Fair at Tuncurry Rotary to raise funds for many 8-1pm John Wright Park Memorial Hall in Point Road community projects. Bookings essential Tuncurry from Wednesday Enquiries: Anne 0417 400 994 So, whether you are looking 30th June until Saturday 3rd for a good novel, a cookbook, July 2021. The Book Fair will a travel book, a gardening Sat 26th June - Quota’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party be open from 9am until 4pm book or a children’s book, you 2pm Tuncurry Memorial Hall each day. will be amazed by the large Call Heather to prepay tickets on 6557 5454. Once again thousands of selection available. Rotarians books will be available, both will be there to help you find Sat 26th June - Live Music Fundraiser for Kaz fiction and nonfiction. The what you are looking for. 1-9pm Lakeside Tavern majority of books are sold Rotary look forward to seeing 89 The Lakes Way, Forster. per centimetre measured by you at their Book Fair. the thickness of the books. Entry is free. Sun 27th June - Pacific Palms Market All fiction books will be 9am-1pm Pacific Palms Community Centre sorted in alphabetical order If you would like to know Last Sunday of the month and nonfiction books will be more phone Clive Davies on Enquiries: Jennifer Doyle 0401 968 516 sorted in many categories. 0412 653061. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to stock Wed 30th June until Sat 3rd July Rotary Book Fair 9am-4pm Tuncurry Memorial Hall Enquiries: 0412 653061 Fred Williams Aquatic Festival
“Come along and meet some of the the icons and heroes of the sport”, says Rhonda Wojcikewycz, coordinator and secretary of the ‘Fred William’s Skiers and Boaties Reunion’ and the Mid North Coast Speedboat Club. “Every boat and driver, and the skiers that come to this event, are celebrities in their own right. We are very proud to have achieved this great event.” Starting at 8am Saturday the 3rd of July, the Junior’s ski racing begins off Forster’s Main July Beach. Children from eight years old are judged on each buoy in this half-hour event. Sat 3rd & Sun 4th July - Fred Williams Aquatic This is followed by the Senior drivers and ski Festival All day. racing half-hour event. Then three super ‘Off Wallis Lake, Tuncurry. Shore’ 44 foot racing boats will demonstrate what they would do in a race. Spectators will Sat 3rd & Sun 4th July - Lakes 100 be able to view all three events from Main Trail Running Festival, Myall Lakes National Beach and Second Head. Park/Seal Rocks. www.lakes100.com.au By 10:30am all the action will move inside Wallis Lake for more demonstration races. Sun 4th July - Lions Club Car Boot Sale Spectators can either get up close to the 8am-12pm Hallidays Point Shopping Village boats off Point Road, Tuncurry or view all 1st Sunday of the month demonstrations from the southern side of the Bookings: 0493 054 916. bridge in Forster. Sun 4th July - Blackhead Winter Market On Sunday there will be similar water skiing the Mid North Coast Speedboat Club with Fred 8-1pm Wylie Breckenridge Park, and race boat demonstrations. Williams as their patron. Black Head Rd. First Forster Aquatic This annual Aquatic Festival is organised by Mary Yule Sun 11th July - Forster Town Market Festival in 1959 8-2pm Forster Town Park Enquiries: 0437 634 056 Photos from The first Aquatic Festival was held in July 1959 previous Fred to help celebrate the official opening of the Sat 17th July - Super Garage Sale Williams Aquatic Forster Tuncurry Bridge. A piece of land at Great Lakes Palliative Care Underwood Estate was offered as first prize by 8-2pm 32 Manning St Tuncurry Festivals on Wallis local resident Harry Underwood (the first land Opposite John Wright Park Lake Forster. open for sale at One Mile). The winnner of the all-scratch boat race was a boat called ‘Sibel’ owned by Wally Hall. Sat 17th July - Forster Farmers Market 8am-12pm Forster Info Centre Little St “Boats came from all over Australia,” said Fred 3rd Saturday of the month Williams. Enquiries: Linda 0421 347 273 From then on, Fred Williams, Graham Barclay and friends organised this event for another Sun 18th July -Great Lakes Museum Market decade at Piper’s Bay (now known as Forster 8-1pm Great Lakes Museum 1 Capel St Tuncurry. Keys). In those days there was only a dirt road and a cordial factory on the peninsula. They improved the road, built a club house for the Forster Ski Club and launched the first boat off the boat ramp that still serves locals today. About 16 years ago the Aquatic Festival started again as part of the Forster Key’s Family Fun Day event. After another 10 years the Festival was moved to its current location at Wallis Lake near The Point Road, Tuncurry, in order to provide more open space for the speedboats. This event has showcased for 5 years in its present location. Mary Yule FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
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Green Bikes Community Workshop Weekly Diary Open 12 - 3pm. Supplying parts & free help with bike problems. Tuncurry transfer station. Book The ‘Weekly Diary’ is FREE to promote Budding mechanics welcome. 0458 809 975 community group information. Max - 4 lines. Reviews Great Lakes Breast Cancer Support Group Mondays First Wednesday of every month. ‘Gertrude Bell’ by 4pm Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club/membership Georgina Howell. Green Bikes Community Workshop Email: [email protected] Open 9 - 12pm. Supplying parts & free help What an amazing with bike problems. Tuncurry transfer station. woman was Gertrude Budding mechanics welcome. 0458 809 975 Heart Foundation walking group Bell, as the sub- 7:30am Community Health Centre title “Queen Of The Breeze Parade, Forster Great Lakes Ladies Probus Club Contact Bev 0408 232 094. Desert and Shaper 4th Monday of the Month Of Nations” indicates 9.30am Forster Bowling Club Forster/Tuncurry Seniors in this biography. Contact Lorraine Tilley 0408 055 109. Breeze Parade Forster Moreover, if the reader is left in any doubt, Euchre 1pm – 3.30pm the picture on the front of the book shows Contact 02 6505 2686 five people on camels: Winston Churchill (who Inner Wheel Club of Forster Tuncurry is said to have just fallen off); Gertrude Bell; 2nd Monday of the Month. Sundays Lawrence of Arabia; the future King Faisal of - all abilities 1pm Club Forster. Seaside Heritage Quilters Iraq; and another - Gertrude. Born in 1868 and Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month Walk ‘n’ Talk For Life Contact Lorraine Tilley 0408 055 109. died in 1926. 10:30 -3pm Forster Masonic Hall, Lake Street. Last Sunday of the month Contact Diane De Wright 0491 150 910 9am Lone Pine Park, Tuncurry Forster Hospital Pink Ladies www.facebook.com/walkntalkforlifetuncurry Meetings held the 2nd Monday of each month (Pictured above on the Forster Tuncurry Bridge) Forster Bowling Club 1.30 pm. Afternoon tea Windjammers Lung Support Group afterwards. Contact Cathy Cook 0429 265 656. 4th Wednesday of the month 1:30pm Community Health Centre, Breese Pd Contact Pam Dwyer 0412 204 761 Boomerang Bags Forster Tuncurry 9:30am -12:30pm every second Monday Club Forster Table Tennis Tuncurry Memorial Hall Each week new players welcomed. Ring Leonie Dowell 0430 623 332 6-9pm Contact Phil 65554774
Heart Foundation walking group Thursdays 7:30am Community Health Centre The Forster Tuncurry Community Kitchen Breeze Parade, Forster 12-1pm, 33 Lake Street Forster. Contact Bev 0408232 094 Provides a meal in a social & safe place. Forster Tuncurry Seniors 6539 5900 or [email protected] Breeze Parade Forster Carpet Bowls and Cards 12.45 – 4.40pm Coomba Mens Shed Contact 6505 2686 Open every Thursday 8.30am-12pm. 86 Moorooba Rd Coomba Park. The Man Walk - Walk, talk and support All men welcome to come along & participate. 7am Mondays at John Wright Park, Tuncurry. Forster Library Contact Steve Rogers 0407 200 615 Codependents Anonymous Difficulty maintaining relationships? Programs Tuesdays 5.30 - 7pm Uniting Church, Tuncurry. www.codependentsanonymous.org.au 1. The Better Reading Better The Forster Tuncurry Community Kitchen Communities program - Volunteer Literacy 12 -1pm, 33 Lake Street Forster. Heart Foundation walking group Tutors are available to support members of the Provides a meal in a social & safe place. 7:30am Community Health Centre community (children & adults) with improving Volunteers and donations welcome. Breeze Parade, Forster reading, writing and learning English as a To quote Howell “It was not money that Contact Lorna 0420587532 6539 5900 or [email protected] second language. This a free service. Contact gained Gertrude her First (in modern history) Meredith Campbell on 7955 7421 to discuss or at Oxford or helped her survive encounters Forster Shores Combined Probus Meeting Great Lakes & Manning Stroke Recovery Club for more information. 3rd Tuesday of the month with murderous tribes in the desert, or made We meet every 2nd & 4th Thursday of month. her a spy or a major in the British army, or 2pm Club Forster. New members and visitors are most welcome. 2. Homework help - available during school qualified her as poet, scholar, historian, To attend contact Peter Dreise on 0407 842 905 Contact can be made by ringing 1300 650 594. terms for primary and secondary students mountaineer, cartographer, linguist, and every Wednesday 3-5pm. We provide free tutor distinguished servant of the state…but rigour Great Lakes Prostate Cancer Support Group. support, afternoon tea, printing/photocopying Fourth Tuesday of every month Fridays was the real legacy that she was born with…”. and Wi-Fi. No bookings are required. Phone And her “clear, unequivocal vision cut straight 7pm Club Forster 79557001 for more information. Email: [email protected] Forster Country Women’s Association (CWA) through political correctness, self-importance, 3rd Friday of the Month, 10.30am CWA Rooms, status, and fame. She gave no quarter to an Little St, Next to Information Centre, Forster. 3. The Family History Advisory Group are opinionated bishop, a pompous statesman, or Pacific Palms Probus Club Contact Lorraine Tilley 0408055109. held every Tuesday & Thursday 10 -12pm and a self-satisfied professor. At fifteen she decided Meets second Tuesday each month at Moby Wednesday & Friday 2-4pm. This voluntary that the unprovable did not exist…”. Resort, Boomerang Beach 9.30am for 10.00am, group assists with research for your family Heart Foundation walking group By the age of twenty-four she understood Feb to Nov. All welcome. 7:30am John Wright Park, Tuncurry tree. Contact Judy on 0413 400 688 or email Please call Jim Peters on 0418 201 167 [email protected] Persian and Arabic. By thirty she was climbing social coffee after walk the seven unclimbed faces of the Alps. By age Contact Lorna 0420 587 532 4. Storytime - stories, songs & craft thirty-nine she was exploring along the Tigris Rotary Club of Lower Midcoast For 3 - 5 years of age and Euphrates Rivers, and four years later was Meets first Tuesday each month at Sporties, 10:30 - 11:30am Wednesdays during school Wallis Lake History Group again in Syria and Iraq, interacting with desert Tuncurry at 6pm. Meets third Tuesday at Club term. No bookings are required. 1st Friday of the Month, 1.30pm Forster Bedouin who saw women’s place as in their Old Bar. Call Lance Fletcher 0409 850 671. Bowling Club, World History by Members own tent or harem. Please call Jim Peters on 0418 201 167 5. Baby Rhyme Time - music, songs & books Heart Foundation walking group For new born - 2 years of age Gertrude maintained her place by being a 7:30am Beach Bums cafe Beach St & North St Forster Tuncurry Seniors 10:30 - 11:00am Thursdays during school term. superb source of intelligence among the tribes. social coffee after walk Breese Parade Forster No bookings are required. With the normally remote and intensely devout Contact Lorna 0420 587 532 Carpet Bowls 9.30 - 12pmGames 1.30 - 4pm Shia, she was finally invited to meet the Sadr Contact 02 6505 2686 of Kadhimain, perhaps the chief Shia family, by Wallis Lake Dining Group a free-thinking Baghdad Shia. “They discussed We dine out on the 1st Tuesday of the Month Saturdays Arab libraries, French intentions in the Middle at various restaurants East, and Bolshevism. She stayed two hours, at Please call Jim Peters on 0418 201 167 Forster parkrun the end of which the mujtahid complimented Pebbly Beach Playground off Head St her on being the most learned woman of her Great Lakes Orchid Society 7:45am for 8am start time and invited her to visit him as often as she 7.30pm second Tuesday of the month facebook.com/Forsterparkrun liked.” Forster Public School Hall. Ring Roy What would a woman like this be doing today? 6554 6209 or John 6554 9733. Forster Tuncurry Seniors Breese Parade Forster John King - Librarian Wednesdays Bingo 12:30-3:30pm Contact 6505 2686 Pacific Palms Library hours: The Forster Tuncurry Community Kitchen 10am - 12pm Tuesday to Saturday 12 -1pm, 33 Lake Street Forster. Club Forster Table Tennis Provides a meal in a social & safe place. 9am - 1pm Pacific Palms Market Sundays Each week new players welcomed. 6539 5900 or [email protected] 1:15 -3:30pm Contact Phil 65554774 (last Sunday in the month) FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 17 Trades and Services Local Services
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Community News Page 18 Local Legend-Don Wright THE WRIGHT STUFF that it is tucked so far away from the Wollongong aerodrome. Don. public gaze. A life of high adventure for Donald In August, 1958, Don was The name Donald Ernest Wright Don attended primary school in Ernest Wright had just begun. based in the isolated Kimberley is synonymous with the history of Taree Street in Tuncurry, just a skip town of Wyndham, when Tuncurry village on the mid-north- and a jump from his back fence. He news of this family tragedy coast of NSW, having been born had a carefree childhood, mucking reached him by telegraph. there in 1930, a grandson of the about in boats, climbing trees, fishing The Bureau of Minerals and founder of the town, John Wright and swimming in the lake, river and Energy immediately offered and his wife, Catherine. ocean, as well as exploring the bush, to fly Don to Darwin, then to John Wright, saw-mill proprietor but he did have the responsibility of Sydney, ensuring he would and ship-builder, died in Tuncurry milking the cow every afternoon. be home in Tuncurry for his in 1910. A native of Scotland, his Taree High School was the venue for brother’s funeral. Don will obituary in The Maitland Mercury Don’s secondary education, during always be grateful to his firm on May 30 that year eulogised that the War years, travelling by bus over for its unsolicited generosity his unvarying, upright character; his roads uniquely paved with sawdust in his hour of need. The Great strict business honesty and integrity from his grandfather’s timber mill Lakes’ Advocate reported at had earned his the respect of all, for the hour-long journey into town. the time that Jock’s funeral while his cheerful, charitable nature Don’s formal education finished was the biggest ever seen in made him beloved by those who when he left school in his sub-senior Tuncurry and when the leading knew him best. By dint of downright year, after which he was employed mourning cars turned into the hard work and dogged tenacity, in his father’s general store in Above: Norma and Jock Wright cemetery gates, many vehicles he built up a splendid business as Manning Street, in close proximity (Don’s brother) 1958. were still waiting to join the proprietor of sawmills at Tuncurry to his Tuncurry home, for four years. procession back at the church. and Avalon, as well as the general ‘The Shop’, as it was affectionately Don joined the staff of the Royal 1958 was obviously a year of store in Tuncurry. The deceased was known, sold everything from butter Flying Doctor Service, based at great significance in Don’s life by trade a shipwright and as such to surfing requisites. The goods Meekatharra in Western Australia because this is the year when he designed and constructed a large were transported by sailing ship, where he flew Avro and Auster he met and married Nancy number of vessels and steamers, later steam ship, and John Wright aeroplanes without instruments Winifred ‘Chookie’ Fowles in including SS Stanley, SS Bellinger, & Co supplied hardware, drapery, or navigation lights and there Brisbane and together they SS Tuncurry I and SS Tuncurry 2, haberdashery, groceries, books and was no such luxury as a radio on built a house at Apsley where the latter being used as a cargo and toys for the citizens of the region. board. On one occasion he was they raised three children over Above: Don with TAA airlines in 1955. passenger boat between Sydney and At this time Don joined the Tuncurry required to assist the doctor in an a 21-year period. Cape Hawke. appendectomy, which would have Commendation Citation, awarded Surf Club and was bestowed the Later in 1958 Don converted to First to him on 15th January, 2008. Only The waterfront land where the mill honour of Boat Captain for the same been extremely nerve-wracking in Officer on Fokker Friendship-27 and shipyard stood in Tuncurry anybody’s language. Don is obviously recently Don was honoured again period of time. aircraft, during which period he was by being awarded his 20-year long was gazetted as an area for public made of sterner stuff. able to add East Timor to his resume. recreation in 1962 when it was service medal. re-named John Wright Park. It is Don’s illustrious career continue In 2015 Don was awarded the now the hub of community events, when he captained Douglas D-C prestigious NSW Senior’s Week Local including Opera by the Lake, the 3’s in 1962; Fokker F-27’s in 1964; Achievement Award in the Great Lakeside Festival as well as Marine Douglas D-C9’s in 1973 (training Lakes’ region, which is just another Rescue’s monthly markets. in Honolulu) Boeing 727’s in 1978 feather in his cap, a cap which is and the Airbus A-300 in 1984. Donald Ernest Wright is a son of becoming pretty crowded these days. Stanley Gordon Wright and Ella Don is obviously a man of the sea, A great love of the sea in obviously in Wilga (nee Bell) of Tuncurry, one of as well as a man of the air. He Don’s DNA. ten siblings: Shirley, Mirium, Bruce, has studied Celestial Navigation Warwick, Robert, Donald, Barbara, and participated in yacht races Marine Rescue NSW volunteers are Alan, Jock and David. The youngest up the Queensland coast, to recognised by their marine skills, of seven sons, Don’s father, Stan Hayman Island and to Suva in expertise and their dedication trained as a shipwright with his Fiji to receive his Ocean Yacht to saving lives on the water. The father, working with him and his Masters’ Certificate from the team of boating safety advocates brothers in the management of the Australian Yachting Federation. works together, both on and off the shipyard and mill. Stan was deacon He has cruised the islands of the water, to provide boaters with the of the Saints’ Church at Tiona on Great Barrier Reef with his family assistance, advice and vital rescue Wallis Lake for 40 years and helped and their pet dog, a holiday he services to help them stay safe on establish the church camp there, describes as pure magic. He won the water. Don is a qualified Marine adjacent to the Green Cathedral, now the prestigious Four Corners event Rescue Master, the highest boating a popular venue for weddings. Don’s on Moreton Bay for the Southport qualification, which can be obtained mother, Ella, was a prolific writer Yacht Club against the Royal by a member of the organisation, of verse and founded the Tuncurry Queensland Yacht Squadron¸ the one of only two skippers to hold this branch of the Country Women’s Little Ships and Moreton Bay Boat honour in the unit. Don was required Association. Stan died in 1955 and Club. to be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for one week each month on several years later Ella married In 1984 Don established Camp Robert Milliken, a family friend. Above: Don and Fran (Chookie) in cockpit on last trip of the A300. a roster system, which was no mean Quality in Queensland, at Palm feat. Don grew up in the family home, Beach on the Gold Coast. This Tuncurry House, a timber cottage As a child, Don used to tinker with In 1955 Don joined Trans Australia is a children’s family cancer charity In 1918 Don retired from this role in Manning Street, where the building model aeroplanes and had Airlines (TAA) based in Melbourne. founded in 1983 to provide a support of considerable responsibility after Heritage apartment building stands a yearning to fly. He had always He flew DC-3’s to Perth, Sydney, network for children living with all those years of dedicated service. today. When the land was sold this admired those RAAF ‘magnificent Hobart and Darwin and after he cancer as well as their families. He is greatly missed and I’m sure will meet all his future challenges beautiful home was loaded onto men in their flying machines’, which moved to Brisbane later that year, In 1988 Don retired from the the back of a truck and moved to its he had observed during World War II. he flew to New Guinea, the Gulf of his life with the same zest and aviation industry, after most recently enthusiasm he has always exhibited. current location in 1980. It seems to Sport was a large influence in Don’s Country, the Channel Country and having spent time in the training me that this home is the heart and life and one of his footy mates was regions of outback Queensland, and assessment section of Trans I would particularly like to thank soul of our village. I think it is truly Graham Barclay, whose grandfather giving him the opportunity to see Australia Airlines, which included the members of the Tuncurry Historical splendid that it has been preserved was one of the pioneers of the local more of Australia that most of us had best way to handle a microburst. A Society for allowing me access to and is obviously greatly cherished by Sydney Rock Oyster industry and with only dreamed about at that time. microburst, I now know, is an intense their precious documents on the its current owners, who saved it from whom Don ventured down the South More adventures befell Don when small-scale downdraft produced by a history of our region and the Wright the ravages of the bushfires a couple Coast on a working holiday. The pair he joined the Bureau of Mineral thunderstorm or rain shower, which family in particular. of years ago. I am, however, very sad worked as builder’s labourers on the Resources’ aerial survey team, flying can be particularly dangerous to Wendy Borchers AM Tallawarra D-C3’s for two years joining in the aircraft, especially on landing. Below: Don (left) recently receiving his Long Service Medal from Power search for iron ore and uranium in Marine Rescue. It was time now for Don to return Station on remote parts of the country. It was home to Tuncurry, so he and Below: Don with son John in 1984. the shores during his period he met the mining Nan purchased a home on the of Lake magnate, Lang Hancock and many Wallis Lake foreshore. A man of Illawarra other luminaries, pioneers of the unbounded energy, Don joined at Dapto, fledgling Australian mining industry. Forster/Tuncurry Royal Volunteer a lucrative When I first came to Tuncurry, in Coastal Patrol (now Marine occupation Rescue NSW) in 2001 and up until which conversation with a friend from the ole’ home town of Singleton, this recent retirement from his enabled organisation he was skipper of Don to Warren Barry, I was asked whether I remembered Jock Wright? Well, the sea-going boat, Cape Hawke save or Forster Three-Zero. In this role money for how could I forget our esteemed high school teacher who died, along he was called upon to train new his pilot’s members of the boat crew in skills license for with his fiancee, Norma Hungerford, in a terrible freak accident on the such as boat-handling, navigation which he and radio operations, as well qualified New England Highway at Rix’s Creek, between Singleton and as directing search and rescue by flying a operations in the waters of the Tiger Moth Muswellbrook in 1958. Yes, you could say I remember Jock Wright, vividly. Tasman Sea, from Seal Rocks in in 1951 the south to Crowdy Head in the at the It was then that Warren informed me that he was a grandson of John north. Don is a recipient of the Wright and therefore, a brother of Forster/Tuncurry Marine Rescue FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 19 Mixed bag and Feedback
‘Letters to the Editor’ are best limited to 200 words and be constructive in nature. The writer’s name and town will be included unless specifically requested Australian Military Surrenders After otherwise. This newspaper intends to provide an opportunity of reply for any person/organisation involved before publishing. China Launches Massive Rainbow-Themed Morning Tea
with extremely colourful clothing. Some were even carrying posters which they planned to pin up in workplace kitchens around the country,” Mr Dutton said. “Unfortunately, while we have a very advanced military force armed with the latest weaponry, Australia’s entire defence force was left with we are not no choice but to surrender after thousands of equipped to deal with morning teas. We were Chinese soldiers invaded the country armed left with no choice but to hand our country Moir.com.au with ally pins, pastry items and cups of rainbow over to the Chinese”. coloured tea. General Disclaimer: Mr Dutton said the Chinese had been planning By contributing to this publication, you agree that the material is to the best of your knowledge accurate, and Defence Minister Peter Dutton said as soon the morning tea for months. “We intercepted is neither deceptive or misleading, in breach of copyright, or in breach of any other laws and regulations. The as he heard what the Chinese were planning, dozens of email communications between information provided within the contents of this publication is the view of the individuals who submit the he called for the nation’s defence forces to details. These views are not necessarily those of the Editor. Whilst every care is taken, Forster Fortnightly takes Chinese operatives which advised soldiers no responsibility for errors or omissions. immediately lay down their weapons. to start preparing for the morning tea. One “We received intelligence early this morning communication told them to ‘bring a plate’. It that the Chinese were planning a massive, was an aggressive attack which we are not able socially aware morning tea. Forces landed in to deal with”. Darwin late last night equipped with a selection www.theshovel.com.au of sweet and savoury items and fitted out
Highly Commended for environmental artwork ‘Micro Karma’ at Pacific Palms Art Exhibition My work “Green Karma” explores how debris disposed by humans on land, end up in the sea. 82% of impacts by debri are attributed to plastics and three quarters of the debris found on the Australian coast is plastic. The Australian plastic industry produces about 1.2 million tonnes of plastic each year - a lot of which ends up in water ways and does not disappear simply because we don’t see it. It turns into microplastics and small animals eat it, bigger animals eat those Above: Sunset over Forster by Neil Spencer. animals and we catch the big ones and eat them. In turn ‘we are what we eat’ and are we Nan’s Vegetable Noodle Soup eating the very plastics that we are producing. Preparation 14 minutes - Cooking 14 minutes Garlic clove finely chopped (one clove) Renee Collocott Ingredients Spring onions sliced (four) Carrot finely sliced (one) Chicken stock 850 ml Below: Photo at Hallidays Point by Steve White. Steam from cold air, warm oceans and wind. Lemon juice (half a lemon) Red chilli finely sliced (one) Ground ginger (half teaspoon) Sesame oil (one teaspoon) Egg noodles 100g Sugar (one teaspoon) Button mushrooms 100g sliced Soy sauce (two tablespoons) Fish sauce (one tablespoon) Parsley chopped (two tablespoons) Preparation 1.Cook noodles 2. Add garlic, mushrooms, carrots, spring onion, and chilli to the stock. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes. Add soy sauce, fish sauce and sugar. 3. Add the noodles, sesame oil and lemon juice. 4. Serve with chopped parsley. Margaret Lawson Pacific Palms FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 20 Out & About Pacific Palms Art Exhibition opening night Friday 11th June
Above: Organisers Paula Young, Cath Bennett, Principal of Pacific Palms School Melissa Merchant and Artistic Judge Les Rice.
Fun book launch Did you know? The Cape Hawke Agricultural and Horticultural Association held its 8th Annual Show in the School of Arts on 28th April 1905. On 1/7/1905, a retirement social was held for Mr and Mrs William Blows. Mr Blows had been the lessee of the Lakes and Ocean Hotel for a number of years. In June, 1925, the Annual School of Arts Ball was held. It was regarded as one of the main social gatherings of the year locally and its purpose was to reduce the debt on the building. Letting of the Hall for picture shows meant a good source of revenue to the Institution. Dances were also held in the Hall in 1926 and Forster Progress Association also used the Hall for their monthly meetings. Did you know that Forster once Above: ‘Forster-Tuncurry’s Fab Four’: Lance Fletcher, Doreen Wilson, Ted On 14/7/1928, the School of Arts concluded its first half Bickford and Jan Irvine. Below: The ‘Andrew Sisters’: Heather Dunlop, had a School of Arts? century of existence. Doreen Wilson and Marilyn Smith. In 1870, an area of about one acre was surveyed by Mr The longest serving user until August, 2010, was Brent Four community champions, a four Dulltones singing group, three Hall and dedicated as a reserve for the School of Arts and Williams and his Taekwondo Classes. Andrew Sisters, Mae West and countless laughs featured at a creative Mechanical Institute in Little Street, Forster. The School of book launch on Saturday 29th May by award-winning writer John Arts Hall was erected in 1877 with a small room (8 ft x 8 ft) The School of Arts continued to be a community asset Buttling, with help from talented friends. for a Library. About 6 years later, an addition was made by until March, 2014, when Great Lakes Council commenced John’s extending the length by 8 ft for a stage. The Hall was now 44 demolition of the Hall bringing to a conclusion, years of presentation ft x 16 ft. assessment and planning for its removal. included a The first Committee was President - Mr Henry Miles; If you would like to know more about the former School question to the of Arts, come and visit us at the Museum in Capel Street, audience if they Secretary - Mr. George Underwood and Treasurer - Mr J.W. remembered Breckenridge. Tuncurry. We also have information about the old reading ‘Little buildings that once existed in the town. Volunteers are Golden Books’ In 1900, a larger hall was erected - 55 ft x 26 ft. The funds very welcome to assist at the museum. A ‘buddy’ will to their children, were raised by entertainment and public subscriptions with make you feel very, very welcome and allot a project to because he a subsidy from the Government. you. suggested his Mr Henry Miles, the first President was re-elected fifth book “All See you at About Older successively for 23 years. On his retirement, Mr Thomas the Museum, Miles was elected for the next 20 years, Australians” is a Ruth Stocker 420-page Golden When the first hall was erected in 1877, one of the Research Book of the conditions attached was that the hall was to be free for use Officer. storybook of your by all religious services. life, past present and future.” On 23/4/1898, the first flower show at Forster was held Left: School Enquiries ring in the School of Arts and formally opened by Mr Thomas John at 0429 Miles. The School of Arts was used for a variety of purposes. of Arts in 494 809 or email Little Street, On 15/10/1903, a farewell social was held for Mr Aldrich, Forster. jsbuttling@gmail. Postal Official, on the eve of his departure to Wagga Wagga. com. FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Community News Page 21 Out & About Annual Orchid Show Saturday 12th June
Nissan Motorfest at John Wright Park Saturday 11th June FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Sport Page 22 Tuncurry Forster Sports Womens Bowling Club
game of social bowls despite the very cold and windy conditions. Then it was off to have a Flag Unfurling lovely hot lunch and a couple of drinks and the cutting of the Pennant Cake. There were great celebrations at Sporties on Thursday, 10th June when the Pennant Flag It was tremendous to see Taree Railway, Unfurling was held for our fabulous Grade Tuncurry Beach and Forster Grade 3 Pennant 3 Team. President Roslyn Brown welcomed Teams were able to come along and join in members, District President Lorraine Austin the Celebrations with our ladies. Thank you, and District Treasurer Robyn Condello and our ladies, it was very much appreciated. invited visiting Pennant Teams. Our Grade 3 Team will now go on to to play Following a magnificent morning tea prepared in the State Pennant Playoffs to be held at by a number of our ladies it was time for various Clubs on the Far North Coast from members and invited guests to go outside and 20th September to 23rd September. Our watch the unfurling of the Flag. ladies will be playing their Sectional games at Cabarita Beach Bowls and Sports Club. District President Lorraine and District Treasurer Robyn had the pleasure of Sue Ryan presenting our Grade 3 Team of Sue Langridge, Karen Huntington, June Kilpatrick, Nancy Shaw, Julie Curry, Lyn McVicar, Donna Hampson and Karen Carlton with their Pennant Badges and when President Lorraine unfurled the Grade 3 Flag there were smiles all round. Many of us took to the greens for a very short 2021 Major Singles Championship
OUR ECONOMY IS ON TRACK TO COME BACK
Australia’s economy is on track to come back. In fact, our economy outperformed all major advanced economies in 2020. In the second half of 2020, it grew at the fastest pace on record and there are now more people in work than before the pandemic. Above: Kay Griffiths Major Singles Runner Up and Vicki Piper Major Singles Champion. CONTINUING OUR COMEBACK
After a hectic start to 2021 with District Championships and To build upon the progress we’ve made, the next steps in the plan provide more support for Pennants, Sporties commenced their Club Championships individuals, families and businesses to help secure the economy and create more jobs. with the Major Singles on 14th May. After some very close and exciting matches in the early JOB CREATION IS ON TRACK rounds, the Semi-Finals were played on 4th June where Vicki Piper defeated Val Feuersanger and Kay Griffiths Over the next 10 years, many more local jobs will be We’re improving employment services so that defeated Karen Huntington. Each of the Semi-Finals were created and secured through investment in roads, employers and job seekers are more easily matched. close encounters with all the players involved playing great rail and community infrastructure. And our $1.2 billion investment in digital draw bowls. More homes will be built in more communities infrastructure, skills, and incentives means that The Final was played on 11th June under sunny skies with thanks to HomeBuilder and the New Home Guarantee. more businesses in communities right across a cool breeze increasing as the morning progressed. Lucky Australia can be part of the thriving digital economy. for those on hand to watch, as they came well prepared More training will be available through JobTrainer. with plenty of blankets etc. to help keep out the winter There’ll be new apprenticeships, traineeships and LOWER TAXES & GREATER SUPPORT FOR chills! The game was played in great sportsmanship, not to more places in higher education. And there’ll be mention the tremendous bowls played by Vicki and Kay. more opportunities for families to access work MORE AUSTRALIANS Vicki settled early and went to a handy lead of 8-1 after 4 with more affordable childcare. Tax cuts for 10 million low and middle income ends, before Kay came back over the next 7 ends to take earners will put more money in their pockets the lead 14-8. Vicki won the next 4 ends to take the lead SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ON TRACK to spend at local businesses, creating more 15-14 and then Kay won the next end to level the scores We’re supporting hard hit industries such as economic activity and more jobs. at 15 all. It was one very close and tough game played aviation, tourism and international education. It’s a plan that will not only help Australia come in windy conditions, and either player could have won. However, Vicki won the next 4 ends to pick up 10 shots to And continuing tax incentives, such as the back, but come back better than ever. win the Final 25-15. Instant Asset Write-off, to encourage businesses Congratulations to Vicki on winning the Major Singles for to invest, to grow and to create more jobs. 2021 and Kay on a tremendous effort during the Major Singles and being Runner Up for 2021. THIS IS TO FIND OUT HOW IT CAN BENEFIT YOU VISIT Vicki will now go on to represent our Club in The Champion of Club Champions Singles Event at Port City Bowling Club OUR COMEBACK from 20th -23rd July. We wish Vicki good luck and good OURCOMEBACK.GOV.AU THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY PLAN bowling. Sue Ryan Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra. FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Sport Page 23 2021 Combined High School’s State Canoeing Championships
Clarence River in needed to work together and weave their way as overall CHS State Champion! Grafton; Max, Luke down the course with the added obstacle of The boys had a fantastic time, enjoying and Dylan entered not crashing into each other, again coming the adrenaline the white water bring, the the 500m events away with the win. camaraderie of the team events and the and the demanding On day three of competition, the youngest exciting competition that unfolded. The team 5000m event which Great Lakes paddler, Maxim Ceccato, joined hopes that more kids from the area are able to challenges everyone’s the team for the Whitewater sprints, where join them next year. The four boys stood out endurance and you need to sprint through the rapids as fast not only as athletes on the water but as role perseverance with all as you can. 12-year-old Maxim flew down the models in general. The accompanying teacher three boys coming course and finished second. Max & Luke, Dylan as well as parents and officials acknowledged away with a CHS gold & Maxim teamed up in the C2 class where they these paddlers for their consistent fair, medal. kneel in the same boat, paddling cohesively. All supportive and friendly behaviour during the The following three finished on top, showing the club’s dominance. course of competition. “They are representing days of competition The last day traditionally finishes with the Wild their Canoe Club and Great Lakes College in were held on the Water events, a 3.5km downriver race where the most positive way, helping each other white water rapids paddlers venture out on their own to navigate and other paddlers before, during and after of the Mann River the tricky course. The Great Lakes Team ended competition. The strong bond and exceptional at Jackadgery. The their successful day with more podium finishes team spirit motivated them and others to give heavy rain in the in multiple classes which was a fantastic their best!” weeks leading up effort given the number of events they had Amanda Montesin to the competition participated in over the resulted in high water weekend. levels with standing Above: Luke McNeil, Max Hamilton, Dylan and Maxime Ceccato with their waves and powerful After Great Lakes CHS kayking awards. eddies. Despite the canoeists relinquished Four paddlers of the Great Lakes Canoe Club challenging conditions the CHS and All School and Great Lakes College travelled to Grafton on the river, the slalom events proved to be the shields to Casino and Jackadgery for the 2021 Combined High strength of the Great Lakes paddlers. High School in 2019, they were proud and School’s State Canoeing Championships held The slalom event requires the competitors to last month. Since both Regionals and State overjoyed to win back negotiate 14 gates through the white water both shields to display Championships couldn’t go ahead last season whilst avoiding penalties for touching or due to COVID restrictions and the Regionals them at Great Lakes missing a gate. You have two attempts at the College. Max Hamilton, this year had to be cancelled because of the course with the best run counting. Max, Luke flooding, the competitors which included Max year 12 student of Great and Dylan won CHS gold in their respective Lakes College Senior Hamilton, Luke McNeil, Dylan Ceccato and age groups. Dylan paddled smoothly through Maxim Ceccato were very excited to return Campus, wrapped up his the course displaying his skills and had the school canoeing career to the competitive stage where they would third fastest run of the day which is a great compete in a number of disciplines. achievement. The Great Lakes paddlers entered Right: Max and Dylan in The Flatwater events took place on the the team’s event where the three of them the Slalom C2. Rugby Union’s Axemen win Interview with Jeff Horn
Richardson Shield Late last season, I caught up with Jeff on Have you any other qualifications? patrol. We had an interesting chat. “I’m IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) crewman. I Jeff moved to Forster in 2006. He and his family thought about being a driver, but it is a young The Mid North Coast Axemen’s rugby union came from Townsville via Charters Towers, man’s game, and you need a strong back!” team has celebrated one of its finest N.S.W. Brisbane, and Orange. Coming to Forster his Have you seen any rescues? Country carnivals at Tamworth over the wife Tracey joined the P&C and met some weekend, remaining unbeaten and claiming people who had their children in Nippers, so he “We’ve done quite a few preventions – touch the Richardson Shield, the reward for which is brought his children along…. Claire then 7, and wood. Many people ask how many people did qualification in next winter’s Caldwell Cup. son Jarrod, 10. Jeff then completed his Bronze you rescue today? I say none. ‘Isn’t that boring With two members of the Forster Tuncurry Medallion (he was in the same squad as Janet then?’ they ask. I say ‘no’ because that is how Dolphins club in their forward squad, loose- Robertson, Suzanne Feibig and Bruce Collins I like it.” If I have done my job correctly and head prop Aaron Booby and backrower who were expertly trained by Wayne Barry and provided a safe beach, then I’m happy.” Blake Polson, the Axemen accounted for the Kerry Simmons). Jeff’s first aim was to assist “Anyway, I think people are getting a lot more formidable New England team on Saturday, with the Water Safety at Nippers and then surf smart. I have been extremely lucky and 54-10, and then the Western Plains Zone XV in assist with community patrolling. grateful on all patrol groups I have been Sunday’ final, 80-19. This is my 14th consecutive year of 100% associated with. My current patrol is a highly Booby arrived in the Great Lakes just before victory but well aware that the Western Plains Patrolling. experienced group of long serving members with many great attributes. the Kennards Hire premiership kicked off this would never toss the towel in. The start could Jeff’s remembers. He pauses. “Claire was a year, soon establishing himself as a fearless and not have gone better with Forster Tuncurry fierce beach competitor. She won 4 Country Any last thoughts you would care to share technically skilful front rower, his reputation loose-head prop, Aaron Booby, rewarded for an Gold medals amongst others and at State she with us, Jeff? enhanced by his performances in the Bathurst excellent shift up front with a try two minutes finished 6th.” Bulldogs’ premiership triumph last season. after the resumption for a comfortable 40 – 12 ‘What I find is that the members that lead. “We thought Nippers was just great for the participate within Surf Life Saving are In the off-season, Booby gained a position kids. In North Queensland there were a lot of extraordinary people. We are a community as a Tallwoods golf club greenkeeper. What With Wilson and Watkins benefiting from good water sports, but they were not favoured due family with the best intentions to protect, Booby did not reveal to his new team-mates ball from the forwards and half-back Nicol, to the crocs, sharks, and the jellyfish.” educate and provide surf skills to our local in Forster was that he was a former provincial the defense opened up with Wilson scoring areas. I am proud that I have helped by being representative forward. twice in five minutes. The match was all but “In 2008 I took on the role of Junior Activities a part of Surf Life Saving and would highly Co-Ordinator whilst Paul King was the Director Polson is a bold running 105kg backrower won. Tries to Josh Sketchley, Arek Werstak (2), recommend anyone to join a local club.” and Jeremy Winn with conversions by Watkins of Youth. Tim Koch took over the Director of who joined the Dolphins in 2019 and whose Youth role, and with Paul’s expert guidance Emma Barton powerful charges contributed to his finishing and AJ Gilbert the Axeman had notched up 80 points in a polished display of running rugby. along with new initiatives and energy, Tim and I second to Thomas Harris for the Bruce worked towards the next generation of aspiring Greensill best and fairest player medal as well Not to be disgraced, the Western Plains were Nippers. Our aim was simple, to ensure the kids as aiding the Dolphins to an unbeaten season able to stand tall with a team try in the 80th had a great time, made friends, gained Surf in the Kennards Hire premiership. minute to take the final score to Mid North Skills and Beach Safety awareness. Sadly, Tim Western Plains defeated Central North on Coast 80 Western Plains 19. has passed away, but the legacy he built during Saturday and MNC coach, Joe De Dassel, had Bruce Worboys, the Mid North Coast Zone’s his time at the club continues to this day.” his team primed for the kick-off. Josh Rayner executive director, said of the Axemen’s In 2015, I took on the Director of Competition. (SCU) put first points on the Board off a strong performance: “This was probably the best team However, I have always stayed involved in the set-piece play. Wilson converted and MNC led the zone has ever fielded.” Nippers program in some capacity – usually 7 – 0. “Overall, it was the most successful Mid North helping with water safety. Western Plains responded with a converted Coast campaign for many years and possibly try before Bleddyn Gant scored out wide for our best performance by a very well organised How did you become a Patrol Captain? a 12 – 7 lead. Western Plains levelled the and committed team. The tight five were “I was put into a couple of different patrols, score before Gant drove over again. Wilson’s tremendous with locks Andrew Mallam and wherever the numbers were needed. It conversion provided a 19-12 lead, and there Brad Thorn tireless throughout both matches. was suggested one day that I do my Silver was no stopping the Axemen. AJ Gilbert captained the team well and the Medallion. When my Patrol Captain retired, I With the MNC scrum extremely strong, with forwards gave the inside backs the time and was recommended to Curto (Gary Curtis, club front rowers Bleddyn Gant, Aaron Booby and space to play 5-star rugby.” President) and, yeah! Here I am. Matt Potts dominating their opposition, half- Port Macquarie’s Bleddyn Gant was named “Now the kids have grown up and left home, I back Dave Nicol spotted a gap on the blind and Player of the Final, a reward for his dominant just enjoy being down here at the beach being scored a vital try just before half-time. The play up front, and a number of players certainly part of the community, adding some beach conversion by Chris Watkins gave MNC. a 26- put the Country selectors on notice that Rugby safety awareness and keeping active. The club 12 lead at the break. is alive and well on the Mid North Coast. has a good balance of members who have The feeling in the team at half-time was that Phil Wilkins contributed a lot to my family. I just like to put a good start after the break would establish a bit back. It is not onerous! FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY 23rd June 2021
Sport Page 24 2021 NSW Country Tennis Championships Forster
Left: Local kids competing in the upcoming tennis competition. Photo by June Southwell. Top Row (left to right): Jonah Robertson, Ruby Sparks, Kira Cremin, Stevie McDonagh and Head Coach Jaimie McDonagh. Middle Row: Maxim Cecatto and Finn McDonagh. Bottom Row: Paige Hudson, Eliza Shotten and Abby Hudson. “The Country Championships are good for the area with many financial benefits,” said Jaimie McDonagh, Head Teaching Professional and Facility Manager at the Forster Tennis Club. Forster Tuncurry Business Chamber president, Megan Lewis said, "This championship is a wonderful community event with participants and their families enjoying time on and off the courts across the 10 days. There's so much to see and do around our region, we hope everyone enjoys their time on the Mid North Coast." On court, juniors and adults will be striving to improve their Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) in the Australian Money Tournament (AMT) Above: Liam O’Neil - Men’s Open contender in and Junior Tournament (JT), while off-court, singles and doubles, and Laia Pasini - Ladies a slew of social activities will keep spectators enthralled. singles and doubles contender. The best of country tennis will be on show More than 800 players and spectators are Photo by June Southwell. The action-packed schedule boasts a PRO-AM when Forster hosts the 2021 Priceline NSW expected to converge on the Great Lakes for in the PRO-AM fundraiser to raise funds for Country Championships later this month. the 10-day event, which will run from Friday, fundraiser on Monday, June 28th between Grand Slam mixed-doubles champion Casey our local Pacific Palms State Emergency Service Considered one of the State's most prestigious June 25th until Thursday the 1st of July. 181 (SES)," Ms Lewis said. "Grab some mates to tournaments, this year's tournament will be the players (men and women) have entered the Dellacqua and leading high-performance coach and former WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) form a team of four and head to the Tennis first since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Open and the Special draws. There are 78 Men NSW website to register." Competition will span six venues including and 48 Women entered in the Open draw. The player Jaslyn Hewitt-Shehadie. Forster, Tuncurry, Taree, Cundletown and Special’s are for anyone that is not seeded in "We're thrilled Casey Dellacqua is participating www.tennis.com.au/nsw/players/tournaments/ Wingham. the Open. nsw-country-championships Forster Womens Great Lakes Netball Carnival 2021
Many visiting Bowling Club teams braved the chili winds The weather for a great day was very kind to at the Great Forster over the Lakes Netball long weekend Carnival held for our Priceline at the Boronia mixed pairs. Park courts on Well done and Sunday the 30th thank you to of May. There was all of the 56 no official score teams who keeping and each competed in the team kept their $5000 Priceline own scores. Mixed Pairs The carnival tournament. A brought together big thank you to our sponsor Priceline Forster teams from for their ongoing support. Congratulations various regions to the winners Sandy and Merv Harvey from including Moama. Tamworth, The ladies pairs are in full swing with the semi- Nambucca final to be played 30th June between Carole Valley, Macleay, Great Lakes Association to gain experience Wright and Di Scroope versus Sue Davis and Lakeside, Westlakes, Hastings Valley, competing against different teams in Trish Hartmann. The second semi is Claire Kelly Coffs Harbour, Kurri Kurr, Cessnock, preparation of the up-and-coming 2021 and Julie Hamilton versus Julie Cotton and Manning Valley, Muswellbrook and Port HART State Titles for Senior and Junior Narelle Mantle. Good luck to all. The final is to Stephens in 13’s to over 35 years age teams held in Sydney. be played July 2nd and I will have the results categories. This carnival allows teams to in next edition. August 4th is the first round meet new people and to share in the joy 2021 HART Senior State Titles - 12th to of club triples. September 2nd is the Hibiscus of netball. 14th June 2021 and 2021 HART Junior State Titles - 26th to 28th June 2021. carnival with entry forms in the locker room. Representative Netball Carnivals are an Fay Hannah exciting opportunity for members of the Story and photos by Narelle Burkill.
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