CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Error: no decision tree source folder detected Current issue,  Podcasts,  NewslettersRoad to Nowraby Frank Moorhouse Essays I think that this is because it has moved from being a Christian festival to being the Festival of Family The Christmas feast of my childhood was roast chicken and stuffing before they became degraded into mass-consumption factory takeaway Many families bought a live chicken and killed and plucked it themselves homemade Christmas pudding and whipped cream with coins and fortune-telling trinkets cooked inside the pudding (the coins having been hygienically boiled before being put in the pudding; you never know they could’ve been “in a Chinaman’s pocket”) and Schweppes soft drinks too bitter for children but we tried anyway gift-giving (the gifts for me usually utilitarian – a briefcase fountain pen – those sort of things; I wanted frivolous toys – a costume trunk and magic kits) Some time in the 1970s or 1980s it became the Occasion for Bombshell Announcements or an engagement to someone of another religion When I announced one Christmas that I was “going to be a writer” (instead of going into the family business) it was about as shocking for my family as if I’d said I’m gay.” My father was fond of Mark Twain and considered I wasn’t Mark Twain and unlikely to be Mark Twain I remember vividly the day in my early 30s when I decided family Christmas was over for me It came with the realisation that my family and I didn’t like each other very much – that is It was the day that I told the most ridiculous lie I have ever told I was living in Canberra at the time and rented a car to drive home to Nowra The rented car was brand new and on the way down I remember thinking that the whole car I speculated on whether some of the smell was the paint on the new engine burning off I was within 10 kilometres of home when I stopped the car feeling ill from anxiety and realised I couldn’t face family Christmas ever again I rang home; my father answered and I told him that the paint burning off the new engine of the new car had made me sick I heard him relay the message to my mother: “He says he is sick from engine paint.” He seemed unsurprised by this excuse from a pain-in-the-arse I began having Christmas deep in the rugged bushland in the mountains 70 kilometres behind where I grew up – almost home I suppose: my living family at the eastern boundary of the mountains my convict forebears at the western boundary back in the 19th century I wrote a short story about one of these bush Christmases My story tells of a guy turning 40 with a younger woman friend and she cooks a remarkable meal on the camp fire and rested the camp cooking dishes on the coals .. She first put potatoes wrapped in foil on the coals Then she put on the rabbit pieces after smearing them with mustard and wrapping them in foil and muttering “lapin moutarde” She wormed the rabbit down into the coals with a flat stick candied the carrots with sugar sachets from the motel throwing in a dash of her Bloody Mary mix – she was going through a Bloody Mary phase – again saying something to herself that he didn’t catch she’d slipped into a squatting posture that belonged to the primitive way of doing things – a few thousand years ago when we cooked on camp fires .. It was warm and there were bush flies that worried her and she kept brushing them away with her hand “Sooner or later in the Australian bush you have to stop shooing the flies and let them be.” She put the imported English plum pudding on to be warmed and mixed careful custard throwing on a piece of wood at the back at the right time for some quick heat He opened a bottle of 1968 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz .. She presented the meal with perfect timing “Thank you – but you aren’t the only person in Australia who can cook on a camp fire “Actually it was the first time I’ve cooked a meal on a camp fire.” pinning her arms to stop her waving away the summer flies that were crawling over their faces She knew what he was doing and didn’t say a word After he asked her if the rock slab had hurt Belle and I had a few good bush Christmases and other sorts of Christmases together I received a story written by Will Glasgow (a writer I do not know) in which his male character and a woman friend go into the bush to re-enact my Christmas-in-the-bush story He cooks a more contemporary Christmas meal adding eggplant to the garlic and pancetta already in the cast-iron pan “But the night looks like it will be an improvement – this smells delicious.” He splashes some more olive oil into the pan and stirs … now the stars shone magnificently above; now a white mist had filled the gorge below In the story they get around to making love on the rock slab The rock’s hurting me – it’s grazing my back.” organised waifs-and-strays Christmas dinners had a leg of lamb and roasted vegetables cooked by young Sam Dettmann a political wizard whose parents – my friends – were away and Goodnight Island oysters from my remarkable oysterman at Greenwell Point a young wizard of a writer who is out of touch with her family and who had to work that day at the Sydney Zoo She arrived in the evening smelling of wild animals Because Alli is a vegetarian Sam cooked for her a whole pumpkin stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs porcini mushrooms and fresh herbs from the garden We were a good pretend family for the night The Monthly is a magazine published by Schwartz Media For subscription enquiries, call 1800 077 514 or email [email protected] For editorial enquiries, email [email protected] The much-needed alternative connection between the Nowra CBD and the suburbs and villages east of Nowra is a step closer following the appointment of Leckring Pty Ltd T/A MIEngineers (partnering with Kellogg Brown & Root Pty Ltd) to undertake project management and design services for the East Nowra Sub Arterial (ENSA) Road project.  ENSA has been provided $12 million from the NSW Government to complete the next phase of the project design and early construction works.   Mayor Patricia White said ENSA was a significant infrastructure project that would reduce congestion on the Princes Highway at Nowra and create a critical connection between the Princes Highway and Greenwell Point Road.  “This project is key to unlocking current congestion through Nowra and will remove around 4,000 vehicles a day from the highway,” Cr White said.  “With more visitors travelling to the region and traffic volumes on the Princes Highway exceeding capacity the awarding of this tender represents a major milestone on the project,” she said.  “Leckring Pty Ltd T/A MIEngineers is an experienced consultancy who is well placed to undertake this contract based on their unique offering as a local firm with significant background knowledge and experience in delivering projects of similar nature and scale.”  The Member for South Coast Liza Butler said she was pleased to see the project progressing to the next stage of development “The Minns Labor Government has listened to the community and by providing this investment to Shoalhaven council we have made progressing this project a priority for our local community “The ENSA Road project will relieve pressure along the Kalandar Street and Princes Highway intersection reduce congestion through to the Nowra CBD and become the new primary route for traffic moving between the highway and Worrigee and the coastal villages to the east “This is part of our commitment to exploring both medium and long-term initiatives to provide a safer Princes Highway and help make the growing community of the Nowra region a better place to live study and visit.”       The contract includes services such as:  Council resolved to proceed with the contract at the Ordinary Meeting on 12 November 2024.  The benefits of the ENSA road include:  Formal engagement of the Consultant is underway with design and investigation works to commence in the coming months For updates on the project head to Council’s website.   Nowra City Administration Centre36 Bridge Rd, Nowra NSW 2541 Australia Ulladulla Branch Office14 Deering St, Ulladulla NSW 2539 Australia All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue22 Gracilis Rise, South NowraNew to marketAGENCY: Century 21 Nowra 4413 2166CONTACT: Carly Pont 0412 596 361INSPECT: By appointmentLocated in Green Orchid Estate this near-new family residence offers a winning combination of thoughtful design and contemporary finesse to market for the first time Completed in 2021 and set on a 533 square metre block in a peaceful street the 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All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAfghanistan's ambassador to Australia visited the school recently to attend what he described as "a vibrant and moving multicultural learning day that brought together the spirit of Asia through student-led displays performances and open-hearted conversations" He said the day was "a celebration of cultural learning where classrooms transformed into colourful galleries of Asian traditions and creativity," featuring displays for countries including Japan with Nowra Christian School student Cameron Picture supplied.That was where Mr Waissi had the opportunity to speak about Afghanistan's history from cameleers to those who served in Afghanistan and those who are now shaping the multilateral tapestry of this beautiful country," he said However the discussion soon changed when Mr Waissi "shared something that was not easy to say - that under the current Taliban regime girls in Afghanistan are not allowed to attend school beyond Year 6" with students questioning the fairness of thre stiuation confronting girls and women in Afghanistan "Their reactions were honest and heartfelt," he said I witnessed something powerful - a group of young Australian children immediately grasping the meaning of injustice without needing a political explanation or historical timeline "They understood in their hearts that denying a child education simply because she is a girl is wrong "This is the reality of life for millions of Afghan girls today," Mr Waissi said Afghanistan's Ambassador to Australia discusses life in his home land with Nowra Christian School students Picture supplied."Since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021 Afghanistan has become the only country in the world where girls are banned from secondary education and women are prohibited from university and even traveling without a male escort." He described the system as "gender apartheid a systematic erasure of women from public life" "This is why I believe it is essential to speak with young people not just about the beauty of Afghan culture and the human rights crisis unfolding in silence "We cannot let another generation grow up unaware of the suffering of others," Mr Waissi said we risk normalising silence in the face of injustice." The said the day with Nowra Christian School students was "not just educational It included a discussion that "showed a level of kindness and curiosity well beyond their years" seemingly ordinary that seeds of awareness are planted," Mr Waissi said "These children may not remember every detail I shared but they will remember how it made them feel Today's top stories curated by our news team. Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. Sharp. Close to the ground. 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Pictures from GoFundMeTributes are flowing for Nowra dad Dylan Gray who is being remembered as a "beautiful" man after an alleged stabbing attack on the evening of Easter Sunday "Dylan Gray was a legend around his hometown in Nowra known for his beautiful and loud v-rod that he rode with pride wherever he went and his impressive stunts on a dirt bike," the fundraiser organised by Bella Clark states "Unfortunately on what was meant to be a beautiful Easter long weekend spent with family and friends ended in what could only be described as a scene for a horror movie 100 metres from his home he was (allegedly) murdered." Police will allege an altercation unfolded between two men who were known to each other about 5.45pm on April 20 Emergency services rushed to the intersection of Moss and Brereton streets near the farmers market in Nowra with police blocking off the roads to the public "One of the men was allegedly stabbed in the torso," a NSW Police spokesperson said "He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however A 47-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after turning himself in to police shortly after the incident He is scheduled to face Parramatta Bail Court on Monday Police have established a crime scene with investigations set to continue is survived by his partner and two children Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the latest property and development news here Find out what's happening in local business Test your skills with interactive crosswords The Berry Street car park in Nowra is destined to be Shoalhaven’s second electric vehicle (EV) charging station following a decision by Council at the Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday 25 March.  The proposed EV chargers will be accessible to all EV drivers and will host four DC fast chargers including two 180kW ABB Terra DC chargers capable of charging an EV to 80% in 20 minutes.  Mayor Patricia White said that this was a great deal for residents and visitors with NRMA responsible for the cost of the installation “Council will enter into a five-year licence with the NRMA where they will pay $6,000 per annum in rent and see that Council is not incurring any costs with this project,” Cr White said.  “There are many benefits to having EV chargers in the Shoalhaven including boosting tourism encouraging EV adoption and promoting sustainable travel,” she said.  “The facility forms part of the National EV charging network which aims to connect communities and improve EV infrastructure in more regional locations It’s great the Shoalhaven is part of this vision.”  Shoalhaven residents and visitors were invited to have their say on the proposed EV charging station with the Berry Street site widely supported by 85% of 86 survey respondents.   While the new EV charging station will result in the net loss of one car parking space the loss is not considered detrimental to the function of the car park and availability of car parking for the public The proposed EV charging spaces will result in a continual turnover of vehicles based on the estimated 30 minutes charging time per vehicle.  The Berry Street facility will be the second EV charging location on Council land with the first of its generation 400kW Ultra-fast charger (capable of charging an EV in around 15 minutes) now live at South St Ulladulla.   The EV charging station should be operational by mid-year 2025.  This is probably not the page you’re looking for The devastated father of a six-year-old girl found dead after wandering away from her Nowra home has revealed heartbreaking details that may have contributed to the tragedy Airlie Montgomery was found at the base of a rock ledge known as The Grotto after a frantic four-hour land and sea search on Sunday Police say her death was a tragic accident Get the first look at the digital newspaper curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox Get the NewsletterBy continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Video showing Airlie wearing a pink jumpsuit on a street near her home at about 2.15pm on Sunday are the images of the little girl when he received the phone call from his partner He believes Airlie may have thought she was heading off on an adventure when she left home “She had no sense of danger, no sense of what the world was all about. She lived in her own little world,” Mr Montgomery told The Daily Telegraph Mr Montgomery said Airlie had never left the yard on her own before “It’s not like we’d ever had near misses with her this was the first time anything like this had happened.” or play with rocks … that was her happy place She had visited the Grotto where she was found once or twice previously with her family A GoFundMe set up to help Airlie’s heartbroken family has so far raised nearly $27,000 friends of the family told reporters that Airlie was seen crying on the day of her death and that was out of character Local neighbour, Cathy, told The Daily Mail, Airlie was crying and “no one knows why”. “She was a lovely little thing, non-verbal, but a happy girl always smiling and blowing kisses when she saw you,” Cathy said. “Except yesterday she was crying, no one knows why... and then I didn’t see her. “She must have wandered off. Everyone in the neighbourhood was so good. We all went out to look for her.” Shoalhaven Mayor Patricia White said the community was devastated by the news. “This is just an absolute tragedy,” Ms White said. “Words cannot describe how horrible this is. “Hold your kids tight, chat to your neighbours to see if they’re okay. Airlie’s funeral is set to be held next week. Latest EditionEdition Edition 5 May 20255 May 2025All-powerful Anthony Albanese says give me some R.E.S.P.E.C.T Pictures from GoFundMeNowra resident Dylan Gray has been identified as the man who died after an alleged stabbing attack on the evening of Easter Sunday after he was allegedly killed close to his home Police allege an altercation unfolded between two men who were known to each other about 5.45pm on Sunday Emergency services rushed to the intersection of Moss and Brereton streets in Nowra with police blocking off the roads to the public He is scheduled to face Parramatta Bail Court today (Monday Officers will address the media about the matter at 1pm The growing suburbs of Worrigee and South Nowra are chalking up some major milestones thanks to a major sewerage infrastructure project carried out by Shoalhaven Water.   Measuring 11 metres deep and 5 metres in diameter the newly constructed chamber is officially the Shoalhaven’s deepest sewer pump station well designed to collect wastewater and pump it to the Nowra Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Brenden Logue said major works were being carried out as part of the South Nowra Surcharge Main project which would support recent and future residential developments.  “With 1,000 lots in South Nowra predicted to be connected to the sewer system major upgrades are happening to ensure the infrastructure can handle this increased usage,” Mr Logue said.  “Part of these works have included over one kilometre of gravity mains leading into the pump station which allows wastewater to naturally flow through pipes into the chamber,” he said.  “The scale of the infrastructure allows for additional storage capacity in the sewer network system meaning we can handle severe wet weather events to minimise the risk of overflows.”  The South Nowra Surcharge Main transfers sewage from six different pump stations in South Nowra and Worrigee to the Nowra Wastewater Treatment Plant.    Recent works near Old Southern Road and Killara Road through to Greenwell Point Road include:  The project is due for completion in mid-2027.  The size and scale of the project can be seen in Shoalhaven Water’s video at this link.  avoid the areaThere is a police incident currently unfolding across the road from the Nowra Police Station and Courthouse All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePlunkett Street is closed between Kinghorne Street and Berry Street and people are asked to avoid the area There is a man on the roof of a nearby building Multiple police and emergency services vehicles are at the scene a lift in the personal performance of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and a woeful campaign by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have seen Labor re-elected for a second term that the distress and dysfunction evident in the United States in the first 100 days of the Trump administration made voters reluctant to risk a version of that under the Trumpesque Dutton in Australia His luck was compounded by the Liberal team's shocking underperformance ineffective advertising and an overall lack of focus blighted their campaign from the outset Labor national secretary Paul Erickson and key party figures combined to ensure the government got the jump on the Coalition before the election was imminent This included getting Albanese onto the hustings early in the new year making policy announcements that demonstrated a commitment to build Australia's future Albanese himself shook off the torpor evident since the failed Voice referendum campaign and presented a more energetic and congenial face to Australians than the awkward and floundering Dutton The Coalition's election postmortem is likely to hinge on the mystery of why given the scores of interest rate rises since the previous election and misery experienced by so many Australians as a result it did not simply hammer the cost of living as its return ticket to power It should also dwell on the lesson that a leader and policies that please local oligarchs and right-wing media echo chambers make winning the centre ground needed for election victory in Australia hard That one-third of Australians gave an independent or minor party candidate their first preference vote should be the focus of serious contemplation by the major parties The crossbench will remain sizeable in the 150-member House of Representatives though without the balance of power eagerly sought by the teal and orange independents The Senate will continue to be a challenge for the government to get its bills through One clear message is that voters aren't impressed by the leaders the major parties are offering he remained in net negative approval territory Albanese and Dutton had -10 per cent and -27 per cent net approval ratings Both leaders were a drag on their party's vote but emphatic two party-preferred vote signals Australians want it in office but expect more than tinkering around the edges The Albanese government will be expected to come up with structural solutions that meet contemporary Australians' real needs in this second term Prime Minister Anthony Albanese greets Labor supporters after his thumping election win Picture Getty ImagesWith his re-election as prime minister Albanese can be confident and secure in his governing style giving talented frontbenchers more scope to develop the deeper policy solutions Australians seek That increased security will also enable him to drop the petty persecution of rivals that gives voters an insight into the lesser side of the sunny personality he publicly presents Whether he does either of those things will remain to be seen Labor MPs will also have to play their role properly in this term of government Slavish quiescence to an all-powerful prime minister produces paltry results Caucus needs to get elbows up with the re-elected Albanese and make sure he doesn't clock off between elections like he appeared to at times last time around All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueTerrence Wellington after pleading guilty to sexually touching another person without consent Man faces a year in jail for grabbing woman at a Nowra service stationAgreed facts presented to the court said Wellington was purchasing a few items from the service station shortly before 9am on September 10 A woman stopped to get petrol on her way to taking her child to school and was walking in the service station's office as Wellington was walking out She stepped to the left to let Wellington pass but he used his right hand to grab her vaginal area After paying for her fuel the woman saw Wellington climb into the rear seat of a car She went to the Nowra Police station after dropping her child at school and officers obtained the service station's CCTV footage of the event Magistrate Lisa Viney noted the incident was "opportunistic" She said Wellington's moral culpability was moderated by the fact he had "significant cognitive impairment" along with mental health issues including schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder He was also a long-time user of cannabis and methamphetamines Wellington was on bail at the time of the offence and Magistrate Viney said since then he had been subjected to a strict curfew She said she would have normally imposed a 15-month jail term for the offence but reduced it to 12 months to make allowances for Wellington's guilty pleas and two months spent on remand However how that sentence is to be served remains up in the air as Wellington's suitability for home detention is to be assessed Today's top stories curated by our news team. 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Fresh daily! and "now we've got this promise right on the eve of an election," Mr Constance said Picture supplied."So it's gone from being in contractual negotiations to now becoming an election commitment '"Fiona Phillips needs to explain how Nowra's urgent care clinic that was set to be announced contractually in July 2024 has now become a Labor election commitment in March 2025." said the clinic up for negotiation last year was state-funded and not under her purview the clinic proposed by the Federal Government would be federally funded "With the state model you must make an appointment and it's only open weekdays,." Mrs Phillips said and you don't have to make an appointment." Ms Phillips went on to question Mr Constance's commitment to an urgent care clinic "He's had years as a state member to do things about this across the region," Ms Phillips said File photo.Mr Constance said he supported the rollout of the urgent care clinics but questioned why "this is being presented as something new when it's not" and it "should have been delivered mid-last year" He said he would have more to say about urgent care clinics in coming days The South Eastern NSW Primary Health Network declined to comment on the previously promised state-funded clinic The urgent care clinic has been promised for Nowra if the Albanese Labor Government is re-elected It will begin operating during the 2025-2026 financial year providing bulk-billed treatment for urgent but not life-threatening medical cases easing pressure on Shoalhaven Hospital's emergency department "I'm so thrilled to provide funding for a Nowra urgent care clinic that we so desperately need," she said "It will give bulk-billed urgent care and take pressure off our emergency department." Labor has also committed to extending the open hours of the Batemans Bay urgent care clinic to 18 hours a day Nowra is among 50 locations where the Federal Government has pledged to open clinics if they are re-elected A collection of South Coast Group 7 junior clubs were on hand this week at Nowra's Lyrebird Park played host to a Respect Super Session run by the Dragons Community Team. Under 10s sides from the Gerringong Lions, Bomaderry Swamprats, Nowra Warriors, Culburra Dolphins and St George's Basin Dragons all gathered in Nowra for the session. The Dragons Community Team ran the session alongside 15 members of the Dragons' wider NRL squad who spent their day off visiting schools prior to the multi-club clinic. The kids engaged in discussions about respecting oneself and others, complemented by basic skill games designed to reinforce the core messages and foster group interaction. The Dragons are committed to enhancing the game day experience for young players, coaches, volunteers, referees, and parents by promoting a respectful and positive environment. Dragons Wheelchair Rugby League continue march towards finals Jersey Flegg Cup Highlights: Round 9 v Wests Tigers Knock-On Effect NSW Cup Highlights: Round 9 v Magpies Dragons visit St George Hospital for special celebrations All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice from the Nowra Highway Patrol stopped the 39-year-old man on the Princes Highway in Nowra about 8.50am for an alleged red-light offence However as police spoke to the driver they realised he was allegedly in breach of conditions in an apprehended violence order protecting a person in the passenger seat Man allegedly reached 120kmh in a 50 zone during police chase in NowraThe 39-year-old man allegedly accelerated away from police and during a pursuit allegedly reached a speed in 120kmh in the 50 zone He was arrested in Isa Road at Worrigee and charged with not stopping during a police pursuit exceeding he speed limit by more than 45kmh contraving an apprehended violence order and resisting police He was granted conditional bail to appear at Nowra Local Court on Wednesday His arrest was one of many in the southern region during Operation Anzac Day from Thursday In the southern region two people died and 18 were injured in 44 major crashes There were also 50 people charged with drink-driving offences and 723 people charged with speeding among 1594 traffic offences Across the state seven people lost their lives on the roads during the long weekend prompting police to urge drivers to take responsibility for their behaviour Police Minister Yasmin Catley said the weekend was a tragic reminder that lives could irreversibly change in an instant on the road "We've seen a horror long weekend with seven lives lost on our roads These are seven people who are not coming home and families dealing with terrible grief," she said responsible choices every time you operate a motor vehicle "I want to thank our hardworking police who are out there 365 days a year doing everything they can to keep the roads safe risky and illegal behaviours because we want everyone to arrive to their destination safely," Ms Catley said said police had seen too many fatal crashes these school holidays "This should not be acceptable in our community "Drivers have to understand that momentary inattention can have disastrous consequences and ruin many others," Assistant Commissioner Driver said we will continue to plead with drivers to travel safely obey the road rules and reflect on how their bad decisions can impact every single road user." Newsletters & AlertsView allDaily When Professor of Landscape Architecture Gay Williams was on the hunt for a practical learning project for her second she discovered the Nowra Riverfront Revitalisation Project The Shoalhaven City Council were seeking innovate ideas to transform their local spaces – and Gay had an idea “I was looking for a good project for our students to explore and reached out to the Shoalhaven City Council They were very enthusiastic about the students getting involved,” she says “It would be mutually beneficial – UC students would gain rich and the Shoalhaven City Council would generate a greater variety of ideas for their project.” students travelled to Nowra and spent three days camping along the riverfront Visiting the site in person and immersing in the local culture provided rich insights into the space Second-year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) student realised he had an opportunity to represent the needs of locals “Shoalhaven is a high-volume tourist destination and Nowra is often regarded as the ‘Gateway to the Shoalhaven’ but this can leave the community of Nowra feeling forgotten particularly with regards to development,” Jye says A former community space along the riverfront had recently been closed to enable building works on a new highway Jye noticed how the community were still drawn to the riverfront “To see the number of people swimming and just hanging out along the river shocked me Even with little infrastructure and open space locals were still utilising the river as the heart of their community,” Jye says I wanted to create a place where the Shoalhaven community could share in the beauty of their natural environment together.” providing flexibility for a variety of community uses He reintroduced measures to repair the health of the local environment “I focused on the reintroduction of native plant species and the creation of a chain of storm water filtration ponds in an effort to rehabilitate the river whilst creating a tranquil space for the community,” Jye says Third year Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours) student Dakota Cairnduff discovered that the Nowra riverfront was prone to flooding Her goal became creating eco-friendly community spaces that improved mental health and that were resilient to these environmental fluctuations “I designed a chain of pools that function as water retention but that could also act as temporary swimming pools,” Dakota says “I utilised natural plant filtration and designed boardwalks around the pools so users could walk or sit by.”  students hosted a public exhibition for the community. Their final works addressed everything from ecological concerns “This was an incredibly valuable project there is great benefit in working with planning professionals to gain insight into real They’ve had the opportunity to learn about working with community and what happens at different government levels These are all processes and procedures they will encounter in their careers in future the input of students has been invaluable as they look to the future of the area “The Nowra Riverfront Precinct is a truly transformative project for our city and will realise our community’s long term vision for a refreshed activated and engaging riverfront,” said Shoalhaven City Mayor Amanda Findley “We are thrilled with the range of ideas and quality of the plans presented by the students It is truly inspiring and encouraging to know that the future of landscape design is in such good hands,” she says although his work on the project has come to an end he hopes his ideas might have some impact on the city’s future “Open spaces promote the physical and social interactions that the digital space is taking from us which are crucial for building a balanced and empowered community,” he says “They also give people the space to spend time alone outside it’s vital we don’t lose touch with them.” Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith will attempt to keep the stable momentum going with several chances at the Easter Sunday meeting at Nowra Smith prepared Waltham to finish second in last weekend’s Sydney Cup at big odds and enjoyed success at Albury on Thursday when Dubai Darling scored in a Super Maiden Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith.Credit: Janie Barrett/SMH He has Here Comes Hogan kicking off the day at Nowra in the Archer Memorial Statue Unveiling Benchmark 58 Handicap (1100m) Smith will then have Millie De Lune in the Terrara House Maiden Handicap (1400m) and Rare Moon and The Way Ahead in the Hanlons Window Maiden Plate (1000m) Promising filly Placid Pearl will round out the day for Smith when she runs in the McDonalds Shoalhaven Benchmark 66 Handicap (1400m) Form jockey Ashley Morgan will partner Here Comes Hogan while Keagan Latham has been booked to ride The Way Ahead “It’s a nice team we have heading to Nowra,” Smith said “Here Comes Hogan is first-up from a spell and he’s had a couple of trials to prepare He’s shown his share of ability in his 10 starts Millie De Lune is also resuming from a spell “She’s also had a couple of trials in readiness for her return to racing and she’s been pleasing us,” Smith said Rare Moon heads into her event on the back of a last-start eighth at Taree while The Way Ahead has had only one start in which she ran third at Newcastle when well in the market Placid Pearl has had one run back from a spell at Goulburn at the end of February “She won for the first time over 2200m at Scone last October and we tested in the VRC Oaks and she wasn’t disgraced behind Treasurethe Moment,” Smith said “That sort of form looks good for this race on Sunday.” Supplied by Racing NSWFull form and race replays available at racingnsw.com.au Warwick Farm trainer Matthew Smith will attempt to keep the stable momentum going with several chances at the Easter Sunday meeting at Nowra. Smith prepared Waltham to finish second in last weekend\\u2019s Sydney Cup at big odds and enjoyed success at Albury on Thursday when Dubai Darling scored in a Super Maiden. He has Here Comes Hogan kicking off the day at Nowra in the Archer Memorial Statue Unveiling Benchmark 58 Handicap (1100m). Smith will then have Millie De Lune in the Terrara House Maiden Handicap (1400m), and Rare Moon and The Way Ahead in the Hanlons Window Maiden Plate (1000m). Promising filly Placid Pearl will round out the day for Smith when she runs in the McDonalds Shoalhaven Benchmark 66 Handicap (1400m). Form jockey Ashley Morgan will partner Here Comes Hogan, Millie De Lune, Rare Moon and Placid Pearl, while Keagan Latham has been booked to ride The Way Ahead. \\u201CIt\\u2019s a nice team we have heading to Nowra,\\u201D Smith said. \\u201CHere Comes Hogan is first-up from a spell and he\\u2019s had a couple of trials to prepare. He\\u2019s shown his share of ability in his 10 starts, and he\\u2019s ready to run well fresh.\\u201D Millie De Lune is also resuming from a spell. Despite being unplaced from four starts, she has shown potential. \\u201CShe\\u2019s also had a couple of trials in readiness for her return to racing and she\\u2019s been pleasing us,\\u201D Smith said. Rare Moon heads into her event on the back of a last-start eighth at Taree, when she was a little below her best, while The Way Ahead has had only one start, in which she ran third at Newcastle when well in the market. Placid Pearl has had one run back from a spell at Goulburn at the end of February. She finished fourth in that event. \\u201CShe won for the first time over 2200m at Scone last October and we tested in the VRC Oaks, and she wasn\\u2019t disgraced behind Treasurethe Moment,\\u201D Smith said. \\u201CThat sort of form looks good for this race on Sunday.\\u201D Supplied by Racing NSWFull form and race replays available at All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueNathan Peter Bernhard faced the District Court in Nowra on Tuesday pleading not guilty to two counts of dangerous driving causing death Nathan Bernhard covers his face while leaving the Nowra Police station on June 1 after being charged over the deaths of two of his friends Picture by Glenn Ellard.The trial before Judge Christopher O'Brien is due to start on Wednesday died when they were run over on Condie Crescent When the case was presented in the Nowra Local Court as part of the trial committal process it was heard that the trio had been drinking together at various locations before visiting the North Nowra address he drove along the street and performed a U-turn Police evidence to the court said Bernhard had a blood alcohol level of 0.090 at the time Ahead of an expected opening in early 2026 Shoalhaven City councillors have toured the partially constructed Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at West Nowra to gain insight on the project’s progress the council agreed to fund a $10 million shortfall to enable construction of the New South Wales recycling facility to be completed said the MRF was well progressed and once fully built will help keep the region’s circular economy turning “The MRF is a critical piece of infrastructure that will improve the region’s rate of recycling and help reduce recycling costs,” McIntyre said we’ll be able to manage our own recyclable material in-house as well as being capable of receiving materials from across the Illawarra “With a processing rate of 15 tonnes per hour and expected annual capacity of up to 24,720 tonnes the facility has the potential to be a real game-changer for how we process comingled products and divert waste from landfill.” the MRF will sort and separate recyclable material from the region’s yellow-lid bins aluminium and plastics to be used to make new products Glass recovered through the MRF will be processed at Shoalhaven’s Glass Recycling Plant to be used in asphalt and pipe bedding for civil construction as well as the Green Ceramic MICROfactorie The total project cost for the MRF and the surrounding infrastructure at the site is estimated to be $37.15 million Installation of the processing plant is underway and expected to enter the commissioning phase in the second half of 2025 For more information, visit: www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au New rubber crumb plant opens at Shoalhaven Shoalhaven council glass recycling plant tackles legacy issue Shoalhaven waives flood waste disposal fees Researchers at Australia’s Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA) have developed a roadmap to help Australian food and beverage businesses shift... 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Unauthorised reproduction is prohibited March 25) following a bomb threat that was phoned through about midday All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueThe school's director of business said police were called after the threat was made "They ascertained that we were safe to return back to normal operations," Ms Black said Nowra Anglican College staff and students were evacuated following a bomb threat File photo.The school lost about an hour of class time but in the interim "all our students and staff were absolutely exceptional" "We're all back on board and we're grateful for our students and staff and the police who came out and as always were professionals and really great to deal with," Ms Black said Parents were also made aware of the situation soon after the threat was made Nowra Aquatic Park will officially reopen tomorrow morning Saturday 31 August after the successful completion of essential mechanical repairs the pool is back just in time for the spring swimming season Members and visitors can once again enjoy everything the park has to offer Council thanked patrons for their patience while works were underway with many attending the nearby Bomaderry Aquatic Centre during that time From our lap swimmers to local families looking for a fun day out Nowra Aquatic Park is ready to welcome the community back For more details visit https://www.shoalhavenssf.com.au/Visit/Locations/Nowra-Aquatic-Park All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice were called to an address on Links Avenue following a report a bullet hole was allegedly found in a window Woman arrested in Nowra over alleged Sanctuary Point shootingPolice established Strike Force Dotson to investigate, and after releasing images of a white BMW seen near the home arrested a 25-year-old man at a house on Maclean Street He was charged with firing a firearm at a house with disregard for safety acquiring a firearm subject to prohibition order supplying a prohibited drug and driving while disqualified He remains before the court on those charges Bullet holes were allegedly found in a window at a Sanctuary Point home File photo.As investigations continued detectives from Strike Force Dotson arrested a 45-year-old woman at a house in Nowra about 2.30pm on Thursday February 27 She was was charged with being an accessory before the fact to firing a firearm at house with disregard for safety and granted conditional bail to appear at Nowra Local Court on Tuesday March 18 Inquiries under Strike Force Dotson are continuing All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue"It's not the victim's fault it falls squarely on your shoulders," Nowra Local Court Magistrate Lisa Viney told 45-year-old John Phillip Elliott as she sentenced him to a minimum of seven months before becoming eligible for parole Nowra man jailed for a year for threatening woman and her sonElliott had pleaded guilty to stalking and intimidating the woman Magistrate Viney said it was "a serious example of intimidation" A police statement presented to the court said Elliott started texting the woman "ring the ambulance" early on December 2 before threatening her and her four-year-old son "So your (sic) going to get someone to hurt me?" before getting the reply "yer" "You no (sic) I can get you any time I want Elliott told the woman he had seen her and her son sleeping before she found a back window open and a fly screen removed Elliott also pleaded guilty to a range of other charges including theft of a car and driving while his licence was disqualified with three different illegal drugs in his system in May 2024 failing to appear before court in July 2024 and having custody of a knife in a public place when he was found to have a pink box cutter in a bum bag while walking into a service state about midnight on October 30 For these offences he was fined a total of $1550 and put on a 12-month community corrections order Nowra could soon be home to a brand-new electric bus manufacturing facility, with Foton Mobility Distribution planning to build the 6000 square foot centre from late 2025. The project follows Foton’s recently awarded contract with the NSW government where it is set to deliver 126 battery electric buses that will be built in Nowra and service bus routes across Greater Sydney. The new facility won’t just be for manufacturing buses, but also set to produce battery electric trucks, as well as hydrogen fuel cell engines, creating around 100 ongoing quality, skilled manufacturing jobs for local workers. “When the NSW government says we want to build more buses here, we mean it,” transport minister Jo Haylen says. “Once our partners at Foton get this plant up and running there will be an extra 100 quality manufacturing jobs right here. That’s great news for Nowra and a big boost for NSW manufacturing. “We want our local manufacturers and suppliers have good opportunities to get involved in building the Zero Emissions Buses that we need. That’s why we have structured our zero-emissions bus program in a way that builds our bus manufacturing capacity for the long term.” Foton’s bus contract was one of the first bus orders made through the NSW government’s Zero Emission Buses (ZEB) program. GoZero Group owns 50 per cent of Foton Mobility Distribution. This program is also converting 11 existing bus depots in Greater Sydney to battery electric technology, building a new battery electric depot at Macquarie Park and procuring around 1,200 new electric buses by 2028. “The offshoring of public transport by the former government was a complete disaster, which is why we’re building these buses here in NSW – creating local jobs and public transport that works,” premier Chris Minns says. “This state of the art facility in Nowra will create ongoing skilled jobs in regional NSW while also delivering emissions free world class public transport for the people of our state. “Workers across NSW are great at building public transport like these buses, and under our government they’re building them here again.” Australasian Bus & Coach (ABC) is the leading bus and coach publication in the region, providing news directly to the local industry. For more than 35 years, ABC has released monthly magazines all about buses and coaches, while our website and eNewsletter continue to keep the industry updated each and every day.  Picture supplied.A man has been arrested after police allegedly found tobacco products worth more than $100,000 in a car in Nowra's CBD All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinuePolice stopped the Ford Ranger on the corner of Junction Street and O'Connell Lane about 10.30am on Tueday Then haul allegedly contained 60,700 cigarettes Picture supplied.A search of the car allegedly uncovered 60,700 cigarettes 70 vapes and 15kg of loose-leaf tobacco - with an estimated street value of just over $108,500 The 34-year-old male driver was arrested and taken to Nowra Police Station He was charged with goods in custody and granted conditional bail to appear before Nowra Local Court on Tuesday Mark Harbridge has been announced as the man in charge at the new Nowra EV bus facility, overseeing the production of 126 Foton BEV City buses over the next two years. Taking the role of production manager, Harbridge’s extensive background in asset management for Transdev, CDC NSW and through his own consultancy stand him in good stead for the challenge of managing the production of the EV buses to meet Foton Mobility Distribution’s (FMD) contract with Transport for NSW. “With experience across Asset Management, Safety and Environment Mark is well equipped to ensure that the EV buses meet the highest standards demanded by the terms of the Contract,” a statement from KRW Hydron reads. FMD has recently obtained a temporary premises, covering 1900 sqm, which will undergo several weeks of refurbishment and fit-out to prepare it for the arrival of the first batch of chassis and parts in mid-May, and to allow training of the new employees beforehand. Job adverts will shortly appear for the up to 15 staff required to operate the facility initially. A DA has been submitted to Shoalhaven City Council by its associate KRW Group for a permanent 6,000sqm EV bus factory that will see the manufacturer produce buses, battery electric trucks and hydrogen fuel cell engines. The first EV buses are destined to roll out of the interim facility by mid-2025. Earlier this month, GoZero Group sold its 50 per cent share in FMD to FMD joint owner and CEO Neil Wang and bus industry veteran Scott Riley. The sale of FMD to Wang and Riley will allow GoZero to instead focus on building towards its goal of being Australia’s largest owned manufacturer of battery electric buses through its Nexport and BusTech brands. just minutes before flames erupted from the building All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAbout the same time the neighbours heard people running along Queenborough Street The home in Queenborough Street was extensively damaged by fire Picture by Glenn Ellard.That was about 5.30am Shoalhaven and Berry arrived to find flames coming from the front and back windows Fire and Rescue NSW inspector Phil Eberle said the home's occupant was out the front by the time fire crews arrived and extinguished the blaze All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueAnd an event on Thursday food fans can indulge their curiosity with a unique dining experience by eating a delicious meal on stage at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre Encore Dining is taking over the stage as part of the Autumn Celebration of Food offering customers a four-course French meal and entertainment Beverage and Events Coordinator Leah Foley on the auditorium stage Picture supplied.Guests can expect the celebrity treatment with a backstage tour of the auditorium before heading onstage They will then dine on the same stage that hosted John Butler entertainer Harmony Dyer will perform from the seating area It's the centre's first foray into holding an event for the Autumn Celebration of Food is excited for people to experience a different dining experience "I am so excited to share the phenomenal cuisine our chefs are capable of in a way that the region has never seen before The delicious meal will be prepared by Chef Matt Fleming and accomplished chef with extensive experience in French Cuisine Ms Foley hopes the experience will attract foodies and theatregoers alike "It offers the opportunity to experience what it's like backstage," she said lifting the curtain on the mysteries of the theatre "I'm so proud of what we do here every day I'm proud of what we deliver to our customers," Ms Foley said Tickets for the dining experience are on available at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre's website HomeTributes & FuneralsView PhotoFuneral NoticesMULLER, Veronica Mary 'Voni' Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital, Nowra Michael & Jennifer, Greg & Vicky, Patrick & Jeanette, Cathy & Peter, Brian & Joanne, Margaret & Stephen 24 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren A Requiem Mass for the repose of Voni's soul will be held at The service will be live-streamed via the Relatives and friends are invited to attend In lieu of flowers donations can be made at the service to All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinue Jordan Lofthouse Jordan Lofthouse was last seen in Nowra on Monday Picture supplied.He is described as being of Caucasian appearance 175cm tall and of medium build with blonde hair grey tracksuit pants and tan-coloured work boots Anyone who sees him is urged to contact South Coast Police District or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Rose Aye showed some promise in her first prep with two placings from three starts but was a different horse when she cantered home in a maiden at this track two weeks ago Zoutastic sat handy and prevailed in a strong maiden at Wagga a month ago Overcame a wide gate there and has to be a danger from a perfect gate this time Istolea Merc was a beaten favourite first-up at Kembla then odds-on again and proved too strong over 1200m at this track.How to play it: Rose Aye win Racing heads to Nowra on Sunday.Credit: Fairfax Brannum struck a heavy track on debut at Goulburn and while safely held in third he boxed onpretty well Likely to appreciate a firmer track and will be better for the run He’s struck a very winnable race and should be hard to beat Remadosi was a drifter in betting on debut at Sapphire Coast and while she never looked a winning chance she did make some ground Extra trip likely to suit so look for an improved showing Cammi has had a few chances of late and stayed on fairly in the same race as Brannum when fourth at Goulburn.How to play it: Brannum win Skiing is an interesting runner first-up for the new stable having raced honestly in Victoria Two trials leading in have been excellent closing off nicely just behind the placings Whether the trip is too sharp is a query but he could get over the top late Take The Rap had a gap between a solid Highway effort in November and a close third at Goulburn almost a month ago All three wins are at this trip and this is an open race so he should be competitive Starlight Girl is racing honestly with a Moruya win two starts back then beaten favourite at Tumut where she had her chance.How to play it: Skiing win Airliner can be forgiven for his heavy track failure last time his previous efforts were sound in similar races he’ll get every chance from a perfect draw Win The Day is lightly raced and did a good job when resuming at Canberra a couple of weeks ago Barrier is a minus but with any luck can be in the finish Far Too Hot started $26 and led all the way to an easy win at Nowra two weeks ago in a small field.How to play it: Airliner each way Davikar started favourite on debut at Scone and had no luck at a crucial stage when finishing sixth not sure now close she gets with a clear passage Better for the run and drawn favourably so she’s more than entitled to another chance Honey Perfume was solid in betting in the same race and tried hard when finishing third Not far off a win it seems and is a definite chance Gone To Cape York is trialling OK for his debut winning nicely enough at Randwick last week.How to play it: Davikar win Turn Left is a well bred filly on debut and she’s only had the one trial but it was a pleasing one behind a smart type at Canberra Half-sister to One Aye and if she runs up to what she showed in that trial she will be competitive Rubilace was placed at Warwick Farm at her second start then beaten favourite at Kembla Grange before a spell Fitter for a recent trial and must be respected here fresh Burnt Fingers didn’t show up on debut at Grafton back in July but latest trial was eye-catching at Kembla and she could be a surprise packet Penalties has been thereabouts with a close up fourth at Kembla last start not a bad effort Kimberley Secrets has returned from a lengthy break in outstanding form with placings at Canterbury and Randwick Did a bit of work last start and held on well Won this race two years ago at Moruya and looks the one to beat Super Norwest won a Highway at Rosehill in August and hasn’t been far away in two very strong Highways this time in Draw is ideal for her to get a trail in behind and she’s capable of being in the finish No Drama wasn’t the best away and didn’t get into the race at all when resuming at Rosehill so best to forgive that Was in excellent form last preparation and if he lands near the speed he can improve sharply.How to play it: Kimberley Secrets win Tjaka didn’t handle the heavy track first-up at Goulburn when well fancied so that run can be forgiven Shaped up well in her first prep with a debut win and a narrow defeat before a Highway failure She looks suited and gets the chance to lift Deni Gal has a good record at this track and enhanced it with a strong first-up win two weeks ago Rarely too far away and an extra 100m will only help her cause Heavenly Legend ran a much improved race at Sapphire Coast just over a week ago at his second run back Has had a few chances but with even luck from the gate he could be in the finish again Bound To Fire showed promise last time in and started off with a placing here over 1100m so he could sprint well fresh.How to play it: Tjaka win He\\u2019s struck a very winnable race and should be hard to beat and while he\\u2019ll need things to go his way he\\u2019ll get every chance from a perfect draw Better for the run and drawn favourably so she\\u2019s more than entitled to another chance Turn Left is a well bred filly on debut and she\\u2019s only had the one trial but it was a pleasing one behind a smart type at Canberra Burnt Fingers didn\\u2019t show up on debut at Grafton back in July but latest trial was eye-catching at Kembla and she could be a surprise packet Super Norwest won a Highway at Rosehill in August and hasn\\u2019t been far away in two very strong Highways this time in Draw is ideal for her to get a trail in behind and she\\u2019s capable of being in the finish No Drama wasn\\u2019t the best away and didn\\u2019t get into the race at all when resuming at Rosehill so best to forgive that Tjaka didn\\u2019t handle the heavy track first-up at Goulburn when well fancied so that run can be forgiven Goodnight Barlow was tried at this distance in early February at the Sapphire Coast and ran well only beaten around two-and-a-half-lengths when finishing fourth He’s finished sixth in his latest two runs at Canberra and Orange and doesn’t strike a hard race here Is It To Be had been racing well enough before battling on well when fourth at Wagga last weekend He can make an impact if he can get a good run on the speed Jamacri is an on-pace runner that is also stepping up in distance having finished fourth at Goulburn when last produced She is a chance if she can run out the trip Highballer ran an improved race when a last-start fourth at the Sapphire Coast He can run into the placings with a repeat.How to play it: Goodnight Barlow WIN Sparklenglitter looked good in her trials before doing the job well to score on debut at Orange She has speed and should take up a prominent position again from a good draw Miss Mikki Isle has a win and six placings from seven starts and comes into this after a last-start second at Gundagai Zoutempus resumed with a strong Goulburn win and can take beating again Motorboat was a first-up second at Bathurst and can figure prominently.How to play it: Sparklenglitter WIN including a second behind Rose Aye here at her second run She’s drawn well and gets her chance to break through with a win Cammi ran third at this track at her latest start She can run into the placings again with a repeat Snuba resumed for a new stable with a seventh at Goulburn and the extra distance should be to her liking Shoreman resumes from a spell having had two starts last September and October when he didn’t do a lot Expect improvement fresh.How to play it: Alottosay WIN Here Comes Hogan’s only win came in a three-horse race at Scone when favourite He followed that with a second at this track last September He was unplaced in three runs after that and has had two good recent trials leading into this return to racing Deni Gal won and ran third at this track in February and has the talent at best to be a factor again Snappy Jim was a winner at the Sapphire Coast in February before being spelled Vis I Do is resuming for a new stable and is a recent trial winner at Kembla Grange.How to play it: Here Comes Hogan WIN Knights Reign was second-up from a spell when finishing third at Goulburn at his latest start He’s had only three starts and shows enough promise to give this a shake Millie De Lune has been unplaced from each of her four starts but showed glimpses of ability She has had two trials to prepare for this return from a good barrier Pharaline resumed from a spell with an improved fourth at Gundagai Via Varallo has been placed in his past three starts and can be thereabouts again.How to play it: Knights Reign WIN He resumes here having finished eighth at Warwick Farm last June He’s won two trials leading into this return to racing and should be primed to sprint well Rare Moon failed to fire at Taree when last produced but her previous form was sound enough to be rated a chance against these Lockhart is on debut and his latest trial was solid when third at Rosehill Tigletta has looked good in two trials in preparation for this debut and bears close watching.How to play it: Joyrider WIN Chilly Charlie has won only one of 11 starts and while he has been below his best in each run either side of a spell his previous form was solid enough to be rated a contender against these Spencer’s Spirit resumes from a spell here and has had two trials in preparation He was placed at this track at the end of December and is worth including among the main chances Placid Pearl took on the VRC Oaks at the end of her last campaign and was less than eight lengths behind Treasurethe Moment She resumed with a fourth at Goulburn in February and has since won a Randwick trial leading into this Mega Fight won two on end at Moruya at this track last campaign and has had two runs since resuming finishing fifth in the latest at the Sapphire Coast He warrants respect on his best form.How to play it: Chilly Charlie WIN He\\u2019s finished sixth in his latest two runs at Canberra and Orange and doesn\\u2019t strike a hard race here She\\u2019s drawn well and gets her chance to break through with a win Shoreman resumes from a spell having had two starts last September and October when he didn\\u2019t do a lot Here Comes Hogan\\u2019s only win came in a three-horse race at Scone when favourite He\\u2019s had only three starts and shows enough promise to give this a shake He\\u2019s won two trials leading into this return to racing and should be primed to sprint well Spencer\\u2019s Spirit resumes from a spell here and has had two trials in preparation