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MidCoast Council Meet Local Legend Star Pet
Updates Fred Williams Jerry
The Forster Tuncurry
E E Your local independent community newspaper distributed fortnightly to
F R Hallidays Point, Black Head, Tallwoods Village, Tuncurry, Forster
Pacific Palms, Charlotte Bay, Smiths Lake, Coomba Park, Bungwahl and Seal Rocks.
Wednesday 12th May 2021 Owned and Loved by Locals Circulation 6000 N0.20
Big Heart Hike 2021
Above are around 120 participants about ran the whole way while others completed appearances along Nine Mile Beach. passed their Marine Base on the Forster
to head of on the 28km Big Heart Hike from this years option of the new McBride’s Beach Organisers Lori and Brian Belic raised a couple breakwall. Brian was on hand at the end
Blackhead to Cape Hawke at 6am on Sunday trail as well as the Cape Hawke Look Out of thousand dollars from this year’s event for to congratulate people and provide much
2nd of May. A great way to spend 6 - 7 hours Tower. Groups of children gathered to walk the Forster Tuncurry Marine Rescue. Marine deserved refreshments.
walking and talking with mates while enjoying either the beach section or the headlands at Rescue volunteers joined in to serve a cheery Story and photo by Mary Yule.
our beautiful beaches and headlands. Some the end. Even the dolphins made a few guest egg and bacon brekkie for everyone as they See page 2 for more photos.
Push for more lanes on bridge
Everyone who lives, or visits Forster Tuncurry police, fire fighters and other emergency emergency vehicles could access both
is being called to action as Member for Myall services cut off and forced to detour for two Forster and Tuncurry without delay.”
Lakes Stephen Bromhead launches a petition in hours via Bulahdelah to make what should be Local businessman Rob Jeffress said,
a public campaign for extra lanes across Wallis only a five-minute journey across the bridge.” “The bridge is now 62 years old. It was
Lake. “We’ve already seen the success of a petition amazing at the time but since then
Stephen Bromhead said should his petition gain like this with the Forster Public Hospital, so I’m the population has quadrupled to
10,000 or more signatures, it would be debated again calling on everyone who lives or visits 25,000. It divides the town with 5km
on the floor of parliament bringing our local Forster Tuncurry to sign this new petition and of road on either side. In summer this
issues to the forefront of NSW Government. help me in the fight for a further two lanes to doubles. It is a question of not ‘if’ but
“I have been advocating for extra lanes across connect our picturesque twin towns.” ‘when’.”
the water between Forster and Tuncurry Tuncurry Rural Fire Service Captain Steve “If it is done well, it could be a great
behind the scenes for years now but it’s time Surguy said extra lanes between Forster investment for our town and for
we bring this fight into the open and show and Tuncurry would be a game changer for future tourism. With the extension of
the NSW Government the immense public emergency services. “The villages of Forster boardwalks and access to beaches,
support,” Mr Bromhead said. “The tragedy on and Tuncurry are highly reliant on each it could be a showcase for the many
on the 22nd April was a stark reminder of why other and when cut off, our region becomes people who come to our pristine
we need more than one connection between incredibly vulnerable,” Mr Surguy said. region.
Forster and Tuncurry.” “A second crossing or increased lanes across The petition is available to sign at Above: Tuncurry RFS Captain Steve Surguy, Stephen
“When the bridge is closed it leaves our the water would eliminate the risk of isolation Stephen Bromhead’s Tuncurry office Bromhead MP and Rob Jeffress.
community vulnerable with ambulances, currently facing our community and ensure and various local businesses (page 3).
THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 12th May 2021
Community News Page 2
The Forster Tuncurry Out & About
The next deadline is 5pm Wednesday 19th May to be published on
Bike Heart Hike 2021
Wednesday 26th May.
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Left: Kim with driver
Josh, grandson
Benjamin and son Photo far below: Nine Mile
Daniel. See Kim’s ad Beach taken on the Big
on page 14.
Heat Hike by Tony Kemp.
Pick up places
Rainbow Flat Tradies Takeaway on Kularoo
Access Fuels Service Station Coles Service Station
MidCoast Library
Hallidays Point
Coles
Foodworks Hallidays Point
Woolworths
Diamond Beach Takeaway
Stocklands Customer Care
Tallwoods Country Club
Forster Keys Mini Mart
Tuncurry Lakesway Bakery
Tuncurry Resource Centre (tip)
Pacific Palms
Oasis Service Station
Blueys Supamart
Woolworths
Kembali Café
TSG Stop n Go
Access Fuels Service Station Charlotte Bay
Tully’s Tuncurry News Foodworks Charlotte Bay
Thoughtful Things on Manning
Smiths Lake
Relections Holiday Park
Smiths Lake Friendly Grocer
Forster Coomba Park
Beach Bums Café Main Beach Pollards General store
Tulls News on Wharf St
Forster Information Centre Coomba Aquatic Centre
Little Mart on Little St Bungwahl
Pearl Energy Service Station Bungwahl Fuel & Liquor
Farmers Patch on Lake St
Great Lakes YMCA Seal Rocks Apologies to RSL Sub Branch secretary Bob McCallum for publishing his surname incorrectly on
Forster Bowling Club Seal Rocks General Store the front page in edition 19. The other Bob [Ferns] contacted us and appears on page 17 in this
Plunge Café on Boundary St Reflections Holiday Park 20th edition.
THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 12th May 2021
Community News Page 3
Great Lakes Health Scholarships for local youth Brommy’s Community
Update
A wonderful new partnership has been Sadly, Roger GLEF Annual Ambrose Golf Day
established between the Great Lakes Education passed away On a wonderful autumn day, the much awaited
fund (GLEF) and the Cape Hawke Community very recently GLEF golf day finally went ahead. With a
Hospital and Health Association. The Great which is a record 26 teams, a great BBQ lunch to start
Lakes Health Scholarship is an initiative huge loss to and sunshine and good cheer in abundance,
which sees funds available to local young his family a successful day was assured. Many thanks to
people aspiring to careers in health-related and our all those who participated as players, to those
professions. As a result, ten young people from community. who sponsored the day and to our wonderful
the Great Lakes, and more in the future, are Roger’s organising team led by Mal Saad and Tony
being supported by this Great Lakes Health contributions Reed. One hundred percent of net funds raised
Scholarship. within our will be used for the benefit of local students
“Sincere gratitude [to the Hospital and community chasing their post school goals.
Association] for sponsoring me throughout have been
immense, Upcoming event The Big Book Arvo is back!
this very exciting time in my life ... you are
sponsoring a well dedicated student.” GLEF not least with Join us on Saturday, 21st August 2021, 2pm to
student Dannielle - Bachelor of Occupational GLEF. It was 5pm at Club Forster. Forster Fellas Book Club
Therapy. a delight to has chosen three terrific books for discussion The $100 million dollar Stronger Country
work with Above: Roger Lynch
this time: ‘The Yield’ by Tara June Winch, ‘A Communities fund is open again, ready to
A big ‘thank you’, on behalf of the students, Roger and his facebook.com/forsterprivate Gentleman in Moscow’ by Amor Towles and fund projects in our community to build a
to Roger Lynch and the Association for their Board. This ‘The Living Sea of Waking Dreams’ by Richard safer and stronger regional NSW.
generous support and to Association delegate initiative is testament to Roger’s vision, heart Flanagan. So please, spread the word, get the
to GLEF, Dave Rankin, for his initiative and and community spirit. What a legacy! Vale The New South Wales Nationals in
books, and get reading! Government have already delivered 38
ongoing liaison. Roger Lynch.
Steve Nicholas - GLEF Chairperson projects for this region under the Stronger
Country Communities program. These
projects include a more than $600,000
Safer journeys along Diamond Beach Rd
investment to establish Great Lakes
women’s shelter, $730,80 grant to upgrade
the sporting facilities at Boronia Park,
$200,000 to upgrade Forster Main Beach
The daily commute of Hallidays Point area for school drop off and pick up and Precinct and much more.
Public Schools’ three hundred students construct a walkway from the school to Up to $50 million from this round of funding
will soon be safer and smoother. Diamond drive, ultimately delivering a safer will be dedicated to female sports facilities
As part of their accelerated Fixing environment for students, teachers and road and programs, to encourage greater female
Local Roads program the State and users.” participation across all levels and codes
Federal Government are investing across regional NSW.
almost $700,000 in Diamond Beach MP Dr Gillespie said, “I’d like to thank MidCoast
Road to rehabilitate, ease school time Council for recognising this project as a Purpose-fit facilities for all genders should
congestion and improve safety between local priority, given Diamond Beach Road’s be standard and not an exception, I’m
Diamond Drive and Fantail Rise. importance as a school and local traffic route to hopeful this round of funding will help
this growing community.” create better amenities and encourage girls
Member for Myall Lakes Stephen and women to participate in the sports and
State Minister for Regional Transport and Roads activities they enjoy and want to play.
Bromhead said, “These works will Paul Toole said, “Big infrastructure projects
improve the road surface, roadside might create a lot of headlines but it is smaller Applications for Stronger Country
drainage, create a designated parking projects like this that make a big difference in Communities Fund Round Four close on
people’s everyday lives.” 25th June, 2021. For more information,
Far left: MP Stephen Bromhead, Mayor including program guidelines and eligibility
David West, MP Dr David Gillespie and The design work of the project is already criteria, visit: www.nsw.gov.au/SCCF
underway and consultations with the school
Minister Paul Toole. community will begin shortly.
THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 12th May 2021
Community News Page 4
Biodiversity matters Rates to be harmonised
- have your say A single rates structure developed for the entire
MidCoast region will come into effect from 1st
coming weeks, harmonising rates does not
change the total amount of rating income
July 2021. Council can collect. This is controlled by the
environment, including drought, fire and
The rates harmonisation process is a Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal
floods,” explained Paul de Szell, MidCoast
requirement of the State Government for through an annual rate peg. It is a more
Council’s Director of Liveable Communities.
merged councils to standardise the rating equitable redistribution of the total amount
The frame work has been developed with across all rateable properties.
approach across the three former council areas,
input from a range of stakeholders, special
and is required to be in place for the 2021-22 An online calculator has been developed to
interest groups and the community during a
financial year. help property-owners understand how the
consultation phase last year. In this current
Under the new structure, which aims to new structure will impact their individual
stage, MidCoast Council is encouraging
distribute the rates burden more equitably circumstances. Entering a property address will
everyone to have their say.
across the region, over 80% of property-owners display the category or sub-category applied
The draft framework acknowledges the to the property in the new structure, and the
will either have no change, or experience less
importance of Aboriginal custodianship change in annual rates.
than a $50 a year increase, while some will
and culture knowledge through practices
experience a decrease to their annual rates. Visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/rates to
such as cultural burning, and addresses
“We have worked hard over the past 12 months use the calculator, or call Council’s customer
community priorities such as supporting
to devise a new rating structure that minimises service team on 02 7955 7777 to access the
private land conservation, wildlife corridor
the extent of any negative financial impact information by phone.
strategies, education and awareness,
No matter what you treasure most about on as many of our ratepayers as possible”, Individual phone appointments with members
building resilience and nature-based recreation.
our natural surroundings, now’s the time to explained Adrian Panuccio, MidCoast Council’s of Council’s rates team are also available, along
It will complement a suite of other plans
provide your feedback on MidCoast Council’s General Manager. “The process of harmonising with in-person appointments at Bulahdelah,
including the Climate Change Policy, Rural and
draft Biodiversity Framework - a roadmap for rates has also been an opportunity to simplify Wingham, Gloucester, Taree and Forster
Greening Strategies, and Catchment and Estuary
conserving the region’s natural heritage. and build efficiencies in the way we apply (Forster, Council customer service point,
plans.
It’s no secret that the MidCoast is rich in natural rates”. Thursday 27th May). To register for either
Input on the draft framework can be provided
treasures - from the world heritage listed While property-owners will receive mailed service, call 02 9755 7777.
by taking a short on-line poll, completing a
rainforests of Barrington Tops National Park, notification of what’s changing and why over
longer survey or making a submission, before
to shorebirds that visit us from Alaska each
the feedback period closes on Tuesday 8 June
year; our very own endangered turtle, stunning
Boost for our koalas
2021.
waterways, coastlines, forests and mountains.
All of this biodiversity plays a vital role in To find out more about biodiversity in our
supporting the local community’s well-being. It region, view the draft Biodiversity Framework,
provides clean air and water, healthy soils, wild and to have your say, visit www.haveyoursay.
places, recreational opportunities, supports our midcoast.nsw.gov.au areas, including the implementation
economy and provides us with the lifestyles we You can also attend drop-in sessions during the of a koala and community road safety
love. exhibition period to have your say in person: program at Tinonee, working with
“A plan for biodiversity is needed more than TIDE to plant koala food trees at Cattai
Stocklands Forster (opposite Sanity), 2 - 5 pm on
ever, with increasing pressures on our natural Wetlands, koala connectivity modelling
Thursday 13th May.
and evaluating revegetation scenarios
in the Kiwarrak Area of Regional Koala
Significance (ARKS), strengthening koala
2021-2022 works program refuges and corridors, and assisting
bushfire affected landowners to re-
establish vegetation on their properties.
The fires burnt 209,549 hectares
(20.5%) of the MidCoast Council area,
assets, such as the Biodiversity Framework which had a devastating impact on local
and Greening Strategy. koalas.
• Renewal works across our transport The MidCoast’s koala population is still
recuperating from the devastating bushfires of “This funding will make a huge difference in
network, building assets and facilities
2019/20 but a Bushfire Recovery for Wildlife our local koala population’s recovery from the
• Construction of additional landfill capacity and Habitat Community Grant from the Federal bushfires of 2019/20 and the collaboration
A draft plan outlining projects and services to at the Taree Waste Management Centre Government is a huge boost for their recovery with such a great range of agencies and group
be delivered across the MidCoast during 2021- “Providing value for money to our ratepayers means we are really covering a broad range
22, along with MidCoast Council’s draft annual process.
underpins our approach when developing of objectives,” explained Gerard Tuckerman,
operating budget, is now open for feedback the annual operational plan and budget,” Mr A range of local groups and agencies have
until Friday 28th May, 2021. MidCoast Council’s Manager of Natural Systems.
Panuccio said. been working together to help the local koalas,
Operational plans are prepared each year as including MidCoast Council, Koalas in Care, The project has already commenced and will
This year also sees a continuation of
part of Council’s commitment to implementing harmonising rates, other fees and charges MidCoast2Tops Landcare, Taree Indigenous run until March 2022.
the four year Delivery Program. Both are part across the MidCoast region, including waste Development and Employment (TIDE), and To find out more about the impacts of the
of a suite of planning documents developed to collection and water charges which have Tinonee Public School. The $130,000 funding bushfires, head to Council’s website midcoast.
achieve the objectives identified as priorities remained static in recent years. will further support the work they have been
for the local community in the Community nsw.gov.au/bushfirerecoveryvideos.
While variations apply, the general increase doing and allow them to implement programs
Strategic Plan, ‘MidCoast 2030: Shared Vision, The community can also help by sharing
Shared Responsibility’. in fees and charges sits at approximately two in the future, with each partner committing
per cent, in line with the 2021-2022 rate peg additional funds and resources to the project koala sightings with Council’s environmental
“This year marks the final operational plan set by the Independent Pricing and Regulatory including Council through the Environmental team https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/
within the delivery program for our current Tribunal (IPART) - an indicator of changing costs Rate. Part-of-your-every-day/Council-Projects/
councillors,” explained Adrian Panuccio, in the delivery of council services. MidCoast-Koala-Mapping
MidCoast Council’s General Manager. In its ‘business-as-usual’ budget, MidCoast The funds will be distributed across five focus
Along with an outline of the projects and Council allows for income from continuing
Forster walking track
services to be delivered over the next 12 operations of $283 million, exceeding the
months, the draft plan provides a detailed projected operating expenditure of $277
budget breakdown to guide their delivery, and million.
closes for works
importantly performance measures that will be “More than just focusing on the year ahead,
used to report on Council’s progress. our challenge has always been looking after our
Focusing on improving the roads that connect infrastructure into the future; we will continue
our communities has been a consistent to work with elected councillors to balance
theme over recent years. This year, as well as this with meeting our community’s needs,” Mr Frewins Walk at Forster will be closed
continuing to roll-out the $100 million road Panuccio said. from Monday 17th May as abseiling bush
improvement program, the draft plan highlights A visual breakdown of income and expenditure regeneration contractors access the cliffs to treat
a number of important projects and initiatives, can be found on Page 12 of the draft environmental weeds on the exposed cliff faces
some of which include: Operational Plan (below), while budget of Frewins and Second Head in Forster.
• An upgrade for the Gloucester water summaries are available in the section
beginning on Page 88. Detailed budget Weather permitting, the walkway will be closed
supply system. week days from 7am until 3pm until the works
statements are provided in the Draft Budget
• Adopting the region’s first Climate Papers. are complete.
Change Strategy, and moving into the To read the 2021-2022 draft operational “The close proximity of houses meant helicoptor
implementation phase. plan, annual budget, and proposed fees and spraying was unsuitable for treating weeds on
• Continued focus on developing a charges, and to provide your feedback, please exposed headlands,”said MidCoast Council’s
consolidated Local Environment Plan visit www.haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au Sustainability and Natural Assets Coordinator,
and Development Control Plan to extend before the public exhibition period closes on Tanya Cross.
across the entire region. Friday 28th May. Once these two sites have been completed, the
• Harmonising Council’s rating system, a View the community’s strategic plan ‘MidCoast contractors will continue to work south along
legislative requirement for all merged 2030: Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility’ and the cliff face towards Bennetts Head. Similar
councils, to be in place for the 2021/22 the current delivery program, along with past abseiling works will also be undertaken at
financial year. operational plans at www.midcoast.nsw.gov. Burgess Beach, Boomerang Head, Black Head and
au/futureplans Redhead.
• Initiatives aimed at managing our natural
THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 12th May 2021
Community News Page 5
Manning - Great Lakes Police District
Some readers seize your vehicle. These include Street Racing, homes, dashcams in vehicles will
would Burnouts, Police Pursuits and exceeding the sometimes capture persons putting
believe, speed limit over 45km/hr. There are others. others at risk? Bring this footage to us
some of what A quick look around our roads will show clear and let us decide what we can do with
I am talking evidence of what I would call, Aggravated the footage.
about today Burnouts. If you’re caught, or an investigation Over the week just passed, our traffic
is, “Over the shows you were driving, using your vehicle police, including some of our local
top”. Some in aggravated burnouts, and other offences I general duties police conducted an
might say, “I mentioned, the police can at the time, or up to operation in our local area specifically
wouldn’t risk 10 days after the offence: targeting alcohol and drug driving, as
some one’s well as focussing on speed and other
life”, “I can • Seize and impound your motor vehicle for up
to 3 months. dangerous driving, in an effort to reduce
do it safety”, road trauma. The exact results are not
or “I’m • Seize your registration plates, making your currently available however I expect
Above: Chief Inspector Tony
not hurting vehicle inoperable on a road for up to 3 someone will know someone who’s
Moodie
anyone”. months. driving behaviour has been addressed by
I’ll admit, some of the above may be true, • Issue notices for you to surrender your our local police on this operation.
when everything goes right. But, when it goes vehicle or plates to police. If you have younger children of driving
wrong, someone dies, someone is seriously age, then feel free to mention this
injured. Costs incurred in seizing and storing your
vehicle will be payable by yourself, and if information to them. If you and your
I was young once also, but let me tell you from unpaid could see the vehicle forfeited. Penalties mates are involved in dangerous driving, and discussing community policing and what
an old head, recklessness on our roads can and at Court can see fines up to $3000 and or 9 now is the time to firstly thank your lucky stars we are up to in the Manning Great Lakes Police
does kill people. Be alert, slow down and drive months imprisonment. you or others have not been hurt, and secondly, District.
to the conditions. bring about change in yourself and your mates.
How can you, the public, assist us in addressing Kind regards,
There are some offences where police can dangerous driving on our roads. CCTV around Next fortnight I will be putting crime to the side Chief Inspector Tony Moodie.
Tuncurry Rockpool steps completed
The fences are down and repairs to Easter, with the shared walkway directly “All works are now complete, and we
the beach retaining wall and a number in front of the kiosk extended and are awaiting the arrival of extra seating
of improvements are completed at widened, tiered steps that double as for the promenade area, which will be
Tuncurry’s Rockpool, on time and budget. seating constructed down to the beach, installed once it is delivered.”
“Access to one of our most popular and ramps and handrails installed to Visitors to the Rockpool are reminded
waterside locations has been vastly provide improved all-ability access. that this spot is not patrolled, there are
improved, with wider promenades, After the holidays, the work crews strong currents that can pose a risk to
stepped and ramp access to the sand and returned to complete the area in front of swimmers, particularly at the southern
new hand rails installed,” said Council’s the carpark to widen the walkway, and edge near the safety net, and to exercise
Acting Manager of Community Spaces, construct two access ramps including one caution at all times.
Recreation and Trades, Michael Cross. that provides easy truck access to the
Stage one was completed in time for beach during sand harvesting.
COMMUNITY NEWS
MIDCOAST FOCUS
Careers at Council Rate harmonisation Flood recovery
We are seeking suitably qualified people to fill the roles of: As required for all merged councils, a new region-wide rating We are seeking community feedback on:
• Casual Customer Service Officers x 2 structure will be introduced from 1 July 2021, replacing the three • Draft Delivery Program, Operational Plan, Fees & Charges,
• Catchment Officer - Ecosystem Management different rating systems currently in place. ‘Rate harmonisation’ Budget
• Domestic Assistants - Tea Gardens will ensure the rates burden is distributed fairly across the region • Draft Biodiversity Framework 2020-2030
- but it does not change the total amount of rates we will collect.
• Executive Manager - Liveability and Sustainable Development • Draft Wingham CBD Masterplan
• Nursing Assistant Information is currently being sent to all property-owners, and • Proposed Issue of Public Gate Permit - Tipperary
• Senior Project Manager - Transport is available at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/rates along with a • Propsed road naming - Taree
• Support Worker - Disability Services calculator that displays how the changes impact your rates.
Personalised appointments are also available - check our website Visit the Have Your Say page on our website for further info.
• Talent Acquisition Opportunities
for how to register.
Visit our website for further information and to apply. Volunteers Week 17-23 May
Proposed road naming Bulky waste continues We’re thanking our 2,000 volunteers for their enormous
contribution to our community with a number of events across
In accordance with the requirements of the Geographical Names The annual bulky waste and scrap metal kerbside collection is the MidCoast region next week.
Board of NSW, the Roads Act 1993 and Roads Regulation 2008, continuing in the Great Lakes area.
Our volunteers work tirelessly in myriad ways from beautifying
MidCoast Council proposes that the previously constructed road parks and reserves, to providing valuable support in libraries, art
The message is loud and clear - don’t put your waste out any
off Grandis Parade, Taree be named Elata Court. Elata comes gallery and the entertainment centre, along with many other roles
earlier than specified for your zone or you may be fined.
from the species Eucalyptus Elata (River White Gum). in community services, tourism, reference groups, heritage and
Written submissions will be accepted by email or post or on the You can find full details, including when and how to place your graffiti removal.
Have Your Say page on our website by Friday 28 May 2021. waste on the kerb on our website www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/
bulkywaste. Whether volunteers have a passion for the performing or visual
If the submission is made by way of objection, then the grounds arts, a knack for gardening, a love of their local area to share with
of the objection must be specified. visitors or are simply able to offer companionship and assistance
Enjoy a coffee on us to older residents or people living with disability, there’s a role for
Wingham CBD draft masterplan Maybe you’re wondering if volunteering is right for you? everyone at MidCoast Council.
We’re seeking final endorsement this month on Wingham’s draft MidCoast Assist’s Ageing Services is coming to the following To celebrate our amazing volunteers and take a peek at videos
CBD masterplan. We’ve used the feedback from the Wingham towns to meet with you, over a coffee, to decide if you’d like to featuring some of our local unsung heroes - visit the website
community consultation held earlier this year to create the draft join our friendly team. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/volunteer and find out more about
concept plans. Now we want to check in with you before we volunteering with Council.
Let us buy you a coffee while you chat with our friendly
proceed to detailed design planning for various elements of the
masterplan.
volunteers. Draft Biodiversity Framework open for feedback
RSVP at www.midcoastassist.com.au/volunteering or call
View the draft plan and have your say before Thursday 27 May 1300 658 830 so we’ll know to expect you. We’ve developed a roadmap for managing the unique natural
on the Have Your Say page on our website. heritage of our region and need your input to make sure we’re
• STROUD - Friday 14 May, 2pm-4pm, Crepe Myrtle Cafe,
63 Cowper Street focusing on the activities, programs, places and things you value
most.
• BULAHDELAH - Thursday 20 May, 2pm-4pm, Cafe on Main
Learn more and have your say on the draft Biodiversity
• BLUEYS BEACH - Friday 21 May, 10am - 12pm, Kembali Cafe Framework on the Have Your Say page on our website before
• GLOUCESTER - Monday 24 May, 10am-12pm, The Common Tuesday 8 June.
Coffee Shop, 56 Church Street You can chat to our team at one of our drop-in sessions – the
• HAWKS NEST - Thursday 27 May, 10am-12pm, Tea Gardens next one is being held on Thursday 13 May at Stocklands Forster
Boat Shed (opposite Sanity) from 2pm – 5pm.
1205
For more information contact us: ph 7955 7777 council@midcoast.nsw.gov.au midcoastcouncil www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au
THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 12th May 2021
Community News Page 6
Great Lakes Art
Group Expansion
Star Business INCLUDING MYSELF are coming
together to SHAVE FOR A CURE… yes
we are shaving our heads - please
help us raise money and awareness
for these organizations. Registered
charity donations over $2 are Tax
deductible. Follow us on Facebook for
more details.
What can you tell us about your staff?
Our staff have no idea how much we
appreciate their loyalty, reliability,
flexibility and their individuality. These
aspects are what continue to bring our
customers back, day in day out. Our
staff make genuine efforts to know
people, know their stories and be
interested in their wellbeing. They are
the backbone of our business and we
love each one of them as if they were
family, our children even consider
them that way.
Above: Plans for a smaller gallery and cafe in front of existing Lake Street Art Gallery in Forster. What do you want your customers to
know?
Great Lakes Art Society Inc. (GLAS) is a proposed in the Wingham main street upgrade Name: Nick and Tracey Tull. You are appreciated. We welcome new
community group of artists who formed in will nest on the end of the street so that
Business: Owners of Tully’s Tuncurry News. and old, and thank our loyal customers that
1983. Since that time the group built the Lake patrons can sit outside to enjoy the sculpture
shop in our store regularly.
Street Art gallery in Forster and also runs garden and cafe. What is the best part of your job?
classes on 7 days each week. Any tips for other local businesses?
BLER funds are a shared state and federal Knowing we have family at Tulls News just
Membership is growing rapidly and is open government initiative aimed at injecting across the bridge that supports our business Being genuine and forming strong customer
to everyone in the community and members jobs and energy into communities that were as we support theirs, who value community connections are important, also happy staff
include older people, children, people living affected by the 2019-20 fires to help them connections as much as we do. Building are productive staff, so understand your staff
with disabilities and people from a diverse recover from the social, emotional and relationships as well as being a platform of and their needs.
collection of cultures. financial effect of the fires. Our area has also support to our community is by far the most We just feel really grateful to be a part of this
The upgrade of the interior of the gallery has topped up the trauma of the fires with recent rewarding part of this job. community, there is a lot to love about our
made the gallery a destination for tourists and floods which adds to the value of projects to town and we have our business to thank for
In fact, we are raising money again as 4
local alike to enjoy a variety of fine art and to help communities recover both financially being able to see that.
members of the Great Lakes Women’s Shelter,
participate in social activities and art classes. through jobs to build projects but also through
The gallery building is no longer large enough
activities which help people work through their
experience of trauma such as art.
Do you know a great local business to feature here? Please
to house the activities of the gallery and is
Ingrid Horsburgh Photos supplied.
submit their business name and a brief description to:
limiting the ability of the art
group to cater to the demands
www.theforstertuncurry.com.au
for classes and showcasing art. We will contact them and publish when space permits.
A grant application has been
Guide dog Fern is the best!
made for BLER (Bushfire Local
Economic Recovery) funding
to build a new dedicated art
making space so that classes
are not interrupted by major
exhibitions taking up the “Fern is This year’s International Guide Dog Day is
learning space. It is proposed my first reminding people of the importance of Guide
that a smaller focus gallery be guide Dog etiquette and ‘petiquette’. Tips include
built in front of the existing dog and keeping your pet dog on a leash when around
gallery. An eatery/cafe will I’m very Guide Dogs, and not patting, feeding or
be part of this space and grateful otherwise distracting a working Guide Dog.
that I “My guide dog Fern is very calm and very
patrons could spill out into the have
proposed sculpture garden chilled when we are out. She never upsets us in
help. I get anyway and gets me to most places that I need
that will be on the road verge. to have
A ‘parklet’ similar to those to get to. It is a learning curve for her as well”,
more said Toni. “A lot of people come up to me who
coffee
Star Volunteer
have vision impaired relatives. I’m able to tell
and meet them where to get help.”
more
people “My vision has slowly declined from a genetic
these condition called retinitis pigmentation. It is very
days”, important for me to have Fern at this stage. My
says Toni support worker Kylie Tooze and I think she is
Name: Ruth Stocker Clair, the best.”
resident Story and photos by Mary Yule.
Organisation: Great Lakes Historical of Forster for 34 years. “I like meeting the
Society and Museum people in my Walking Group and listening to
The Manning and Great Lakes Walking Group
their stories. I like learning about what their
What does this organisation do in our dogs do and don’t. This is fairly new for me and are looking for volunteers to join us on the
community? the people in this group are amazing.” walks to help provide assistance. Please
contact Jody Morris at jmorris@guidedogs.
We are the Great Lakes Historical Toni and her guide dog Fern are a part of the com.au or call 0466447372.
and Maritime museum located at Manning and Great
Capel Street, Tuncurry. We are a local Lakes Walking Group
history museum and an interesting who are celebrating
tourist attraction for both locals and International Guide
visitors. There are many varied and Dog Day (Wednesday
interesting displays to view. 28th April) with a
walk along the Forster
What is your role? Breakwall followed by
lunch. This Walking
Director/Research Officer. Group was formed for
What is the best part of your job? people living with low
vision or blindness,
Researching for families and local with the company of
organisations and assisting people their friends and family.
with their family history. It is organized by Jody
Morris, Orientation and
Mobility Specialist.
Do you know an amazing Local Volunteer? Above: Toni Clair with
her guide dog Fern.
Please send a high resolution photo and answers to Right: Manning and
www.theforstertuncurry.com.au Great Lakes Walking
Group.
THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 12th May 2021
Community News Page 7
Don’t delay - dine & discover in your own backyard today!
Lrft: Julie Mansour from the
Amaroo. community and businesses.
If you’ve not heard about the program -
here’s a quick recap:
“The Chamber has been
checking in with registered • • NSW residents aged 18 and over
businesses and many are can apply for 4 x $25 vouchers,
telling us they are seeing a worth $100 in total.
constant stream of customers • • 2 x $25 Dine NSW Vouchers to be
using the vouchers”, said used for dining in at restaurants,
Megan Lewis, Forster Tuncurry cafés, bars, wineries, pubs or clubs.
Business Chamber President.
“One local business mentioned
• • 2 x $25 Discover NSW Vouchers
to be used for entertainment
they’ve received up to 20 and recreation, including cultural
Who doesn’t like a free meal or being shouted vouchers a day which is a fantastic result”.
a night out at the pictures? Spoilt for choice institutions, live music, and arts
with nearly 60 local businesses registered in There are currently 48 local businesses venues.
the program, Dine & Discover has been a hit for registered to accept the Dine voucher and The vouchers:
residents and business owners alike. 8 to accept the Discover voucher. To find
where you can redeem your voucher, go to • can be used 7 days a week, Above: Jono Frost, Business Concierge for the MidCoast
Thanks to the NSW Government’s Dine & https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/ including public holidays
Discover program, many of us have been taking region holding the Dines & Discover vouchers.
find-dine-discover-nsw-business • can be used at participating NSW
up the opportunity to do exactly that across our
wonderful region. The team at Service NSW for Business has been businesses that are registered as To register for the vouchers, it’s easy to apply
working with the local business community COVID Safe online:
According to ServiceNSW, $746,340 has been to help them get the most from the program.
spent across the local government area (LGA) • are valid to 30th June 2021. www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/
Jono Frost is the newly appointed Business apply-dine-discover-nsw-vouchers
thanks to the program. As every dollar spent Concierge for the MidCoast region. With a If you haven’t registered to receive your
locally typically stays in the community up to strong background in community engagement vouchers or you’ve not used them yet, time is The program concludes on 30th June 2021 and
seven transactions, the actual value to the local and a born and bred mid north coast resident, ticking. if you haven’t spent your vouchers, you lose
economy is potentially $1,268,778. Jono is passionate about supporting our local those funds.
Top scout award earned
The Grey Wolf is the highest award a Cub leading a group of fellow Cubs on a Following the presentation of his award Will
Scout can achieve and is usually completed bushwalk, completing badges in Science & was then “moved up” during an Investment
in their last 12 months as a Cub before Technology and Sport & Recreation among ceremony conducted by Scout Leader Adam
progressing onto the Scout section. On others as well as attending overnight camps. Richardson, leaving behind his days as a Cub
Sunday 2nd May 1st Forster Tuncurry Scout Throughout the restrictions imposed by and commencing his journey in the Scout
Group came together along with family COVID and the interruptions this caused in section.
members to celebrate William Fletcher for his Scouting journey, Will has maintained his For more information about local scouts
earning the Grey Wolf Award for Cub Scouts focus and commitment to achieving his goal please contact our Group Leader, Leanne
Will has had to participate in many activities and completing all the required components Richardson at leanne.richardson@nsw.
including volunteering in the community, of his award. He has had the support of his scouts.com.au or phone on 0438 180 394.
family, friends and Cub Scout leaders to help
Left: Bruce Cooke, Will Fletcher, Leanne and keep him on the often difficult path to Leanne Richardson - Group Leader
Richardson, Adam Richardson. reaching this peak award that is not reached
by all. Photo supplied.
Dr David Gillespie MP
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR LYNE
Making child care more affordable Tax relief for brewers and distillers
and boosting workforce participation Our community halls are a crucial part of our towns and villages.
Families will reap the benefits from an additional $1.7 billion I was pleased to visit Green Point community hall and speak with
investment in child care as part of the 2021-22 Budget. the committee to announce $20,000 being made available to help
The changes, which deliberately target low and middle income improve this wonderful community asset.
earners, will cut the cost of child care and lower the disincentive to The funding is thanks to the Australian Government’s $1.4 million
take on an additional day or two of work for many families. Bushfire Recovery Community Halls investment.
For example a family earning $110,000 a year will have the subsidy The management committee has been working hard to maintain and
for their second child increase from 72 to 95 per cent, and would be improve the Hall as it is at the centre of our local community and so
$95 per week better off for four days of care. many group activities.
A family with three children on $80,000 would have the subsidy
increase from 82 to 95 per cent for their second and third child and
be $108 per week better off for four days of care.
Half of Australian families will now receive a 95 per cent subsidy for
their second and subsequent children.
These changes would have benefits for both the economy and
families across our region, giving greater choice to local parents who
want to work an extra day or two a week.
This is a targeted investment that makes child care more affordable,
increases workforce participation and boosts the economy.
Dr David Gillespie MP
Wauchope Office Taree Office
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
He Listens. He Cares. He Delivers. Authorised by Dr David Gillespie MP, Corner of High and
Hastings Streets, Wauchope, NSW 2446.
david.gillespie.mp@aph.gov.au
THE FORSTER TUNCURRY 12th May 2021
Community News Page 8
Great Lakes Children’s Centre’s WAR ON WASTE
As an integral part of our philosophy, caring for as landfill. and we enjoyed an instant garden of cherry
nature is always high on our agenda. In hindsight, this was the push we needed to tomatoes, capsicums and cucumbers.
Some years ago, our local waste collection become more aware of our waste and more This year we have used the children’s citrus
service removed our recycling skip bin resulting responsible in its disposal. peel to make chemical free cleaner and
in all our waste being collected in a single Two years ago we set the goals of: introduced family compost buckets for those
general waste skip bin. We were horrified to families who don’t have their own compost
think that our recycling would now be classified • Constructing a system of compost bays big bins. Families pick up an empty pale, fill it
enough to manage all our green waste and with green waste and drop it to pre-school
paper products on sight, once it’s full for us to place in our compost
• Making the children more aware of the food bays.
and waste cycle With a new round of soil just about ready,
• Composting our waste to produce soil for our we have applied to Junior Landcare for 4
flower and vegetable gardens, and raised wicking beds and a ‘stingless bee hive’
to enable us to grow our own edible garden
• Reducing our landfill waste to enable us to be including vegetables and bush tucker.
rid of our skip bin and utilise the normal curb
side otto bin for our waste. To celebrate EARTH WEEK in April, the
children illustrated the sustainable routines
Not long afterwards we received a grant to they and their families undertake at home.
install 4 large compost bays. With the help of Even small routines help the children to think
the Wallis Lake Men’s Shed we were able to Above: Kath and Karina with compost.
about their impact on the planet.
construct the 4 bays that compost all our green Far left: Archie watering.
waste and paper products. After doing a trial run last week, we are so
excited to be able to return our skip bin and educators across the week.
After a year of adding our waste, turning and replace it with a normal ‘house’ sized red bin.
watering, we were rewarded with the most We can’t wait to plant our very first crop of
We think this is a monumental achievement for edible plants in our raised garden beds.
wonderful compost for our gardens. Better still, a centre catering for 51 children per day and 15
the vegetable seeds in the compost sprouted Natasha Briggs Photos supplied.
Forster Primary’s Cross Country
What a cracker of a day for perfect and were an essential
the Forster Public School part of the day running so
Cross Country, which was smoothly.
held on the Lake St Oval. Thank you to all spectators
The weather was absolutely for keeping your distance and
perfect, and all students cheering on all the racers!
really put in their all. The 8 Next we are off to represent
year olds showed their true Forster Public School at the
excitement to be finally part Zone competition. Wish us
of our whole-school long luck!
distance race event. All the
older kids demonstrated true Tracey Horn
sportsmanship. Our Sports Photos supplied.
Captains were absolutely
HN Students verses staff Young Local
There have been conflicting reports Name: Carla Pereira-Odlum. I am a first-
about the final score as both teams year student in Communications and
claimed victory. However everyone Media at the University of Wollongong.
agreed it was a fun way to celebrate
Holy Name School and Catholic Favourite music, food, book & TV show:
Education. I listen to reggaeton, my favourite food is
sushi, I love the Percy Jackson series and I
Simone Maloney Photos supplied. am a big fan of the TV show Teen Wolf.
Favourite local place to hang out:
I regularly visit the Frothy Coffee
Boatshed to have a cup of coffee with my
mum. However, I usually can be spotted at
different coffee shops in the local area.
What do you think is going well in
Australia? Australia is doing well with
Covid19 management and keeping new
outbreaks under control.
What do you think could be done better?
Covid19 has changed the world and many
poorer countries need help. Australia
could take this opportunity to extend
a helping hand to our neighbours and
provide support and aid to help them deal
with this crisis.
Who inspires you? My parents have for the UOW (University of Woolongong)
always inspired me to be the best version of social basketball team. In the future I plan to
myself and not shy away from a challenge. I travel once borders open. I hope to work in
It’s Catholic Schools Week and went para-gliding last year and skydiving this helping to reduce global poverty. I want to be
Forster’s Holy Name School year. involved in creating innovative ideas for social
and students celebrated by What do you want to get up to in the future? media projects which could help charities and
challenging staff to what turned I started playing basketball last year at the volunteer programs help improve the lives of
out to be a highly competitive and YMCA in Forster and now I am excited to play those living in poverty.
very entertaining netball game.
School principal, Brooke Stephens
was on hand to captain the staff
If you are 21 years or under and would like to feature
team while school captain, Nash in Young Local please submit a high resolution photo and
Syron led the student side. answers to: www.theforstertuncurry.com.au
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in any hexagon.
No number is repeated 5 2
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will be the same.
6 4
touch, the numbers 3 1
that where the hexagons
into the hexagons so
Fit the given numbers
4 3 5
6 4
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