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Funding boost for Indigenous rangers The Coonabarabran Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) has secured crucial funding from the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) to strengthen and expand its Indigenous Ranger Program, creating permanent roles and new opportunities for women in the team.

The funding will secure eight permanent, full -time Indigenous ranger positions. With a cur rent team of four rangers established in March 2024, thanks to Transport for NSW, this latest funding comes at a pivotal time, as the current contract is set to end on 31 December 2025.

The new funding will allow the LALC to s e c u re t h e ex i s t i n g team permanently and expand the program to include female-specific

positions. In total, the team will consist of two co o rd i n a to r s , t h re e male rangers and three female rangers.

Coonabarabran L A LC C E O B ra n d o n Nixon said the organisation was thrilled to receive the funding.

“This will allow us to secure our team and continue the work we have been doing,” Mr Nixon said.

“Having the inclusion of female ranger s means we can also fill our cultural obligations,

a s t h e re i s s p e c i f i c Women’s Business in Aboriginal Culture.”

Recruitment is now open fo r a range r coordinator and three Aboriginal-identified fe m a l e ra n g e r s . A l l positions will be full-time and permanent, with full training provided to successful candidates.

Ranger, Barry Fuller said the funding will secure existing positions and ensure the team can continue its work. “ We w i l l b e a b l e to f i nish ou r cu r rent p ro j e ct s a n d b e g i n

new, exciting projects,” Mr Fuller said.

“We look forward to seeing what we can achieve in the coming years.”

The expanded program promises to strengthen cultu ral her itage, environmental stewardship and e m p l o y m e n t oppor tunities for the Indigenous community in the Coonabarabran region.

“We could not have obtained this funding without the support of

ou r com m un it y,” M r Nixon said.

“Ove r the past 18 months we have built connections and pa r tne r sh i ps to make this a successful program and we look forward to continuing these par tnerships and working with our co m m un it y i nto the future.”

Applications are now open for the Indigenous Ranger Program, with the full employment advertisement appearing on page 10 of this edition.

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JOLLY BOWLERS ROLL UP Coonabarabran LALC and Murrunmala Dhawun Rangers are thrilled with funding to secure the Indigenous Ranger Program. Back (l-r): Tyrone Walker, Brandon Nixon CEO, Alicia Stanton, Kim Sutherland Mallison. Front (l-r): Brad Fuller, Sonny Bill Walker, Brad Fuller, Barry Fuller, Naomi Stanton – chairperson.

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EDITORIAL

From Gilmore Girls to the bush beat From childhood dreams of being Leigh Sales to reporting on the heartbeat of a country town, following is a farewell reflection from a young journalist grateful for the lessons, the people and the power of community during her tenure at the Coonabarabran Times.

by MOLLY SHANNON Journalism has been a career I have wanted to pursue ever since I was little and too young to even really be deciding what I wanted to do with my life.

My decision was influenced by numerous components, watching A B C a t s eve n o’c l o c k every night with Mum and Dad (I really wanted to be Leigh Sales – and secretly still do).

Wa tc h i n g Ro r y f ro m G i l m o re G i r l s w i t h my brother and sisters and feeling a curiosity towards the industry and what it meant to be a journalist.

Somewhere along the way of first discovering what ‘journalism’ was, I came to realise that there was no math involved, I could spend my days ta l k i n g to peo p l e a nd crafting stories.

I was sold.

I t’s w h at I wo r ke d towards all th roughout

h i g h s ch o o l a n d w h at kept me (somew hat) motivated in uni.

Last year I made the decision to move back home and go for a job at the Coonabarabran Times.

And I am so glad I did.

My time at the T imes has taught me a lot.

It has allowed me to become more involved with the town, and events.

I’ve been able to celebrate our c o m m u n i t y ’ s

achievements.

It has taught me just how busy this ‘slow’ town is.

It’s rei nfo rced to me how impor tant community, connectivity and collectiveness is.

A topic I often bemoan is the difference between cit y and count r y; how people in metropolitan areas just don’t get it.

And they don’t, but not really through any fault of theirs. In truth, we don’t really ‘get’ city life either.

It isn’t until you have lived in either place for a time that you begin to understand each other’s struggles.

W h i l e I s t i l l ca n’t understand how people can complain about a sho r t, 4 0 - minute commute, I can see just how lucky we are out in the bush.

We m a y n ot h ave easily-accessible resources, our healthcare may be tautly stretched and the government may

try to introduce lowered speed limits instead of f i x ing easily- repai red potholes, but we still have advantages.

We have the stars, we have beautiful mountains and nature for our backyard. And, perhaps m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y, w e have each other.

Establishments like the Coona b a ra b ra n T i mes are so important to towns like us, and I am glad to have even been just a small part of it.

REZ: Council pushes for stronger protections With Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWOREZ) activity increasing across the region, Warrumbungle Shire Council remains focused on monitoring impacts, engaging in key planning discussions and working to keep local communities informed.

D u r i ng O c t ober, C ou nci l pa r ticipat ed in a wide range of meetings with EnergyCo, the network operat or ACE RE Z , Transport for NSW, the Independent Planning Commission ( I PC) a nd mu lt iple pr oje c t proponents including Origin Energy.

Council lodged submissions with the N S W D epa r tment of Planning during this period, including the C obb ora S ol a r Fa r m Environmental Impact Statement ( E I S ) and the Sandy Creek Solar

Farm A mendment Report.

These submissions outlined C ou n c i l ’s c o n c e r n s regarding cumulative tra f f ic impacts, road upgrade requirements, t e l e c o m mu n i c a t i o n s c apac it y, wat er management and construction impacts.

C ou n c i l h a s a l s o provided detailed feedback on multiple design packages as part of ongoing REZ design coordination.

A growing number of REZ projects are now in the post-approval phase, requ i r i ng C ou nci l t o

r e v iew M a n a g ement Plans, Transport Strat eg ies a nd R oad Design Packages within statutory time frames, placi ng substa ntia l pressure on staff resources.

Wa r r u mbu n g le Shire Council general ma n ager, L i nd say M a s on s a id C ou n c i l remains committed to ensuring the community benefits to the best of Council’s ability as the CWOREZ development accelerates. “ The scale of REZ activ ity across ou r region is unprecedented

Map showing the location of the Renewable Energy Zones (REZ).

• ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY •

The Coonabarabran Times acknowledges and pays respect to the Gamilaraay people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay our respects to Elders both past and present.

We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the country and support the continuation of their cultural, spiritual and educational practices.

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a n d t h e c u mu l at i v e impacts on our roads, workforce, housing and services are significant,” he said.

“Council is advocating strongly to ensure the costs and consequences are not shifted onto our communities. “ We c o nt i nue t o push for coord inated planning, clearer communication, meaningful mitigation, and firm commitments to the road upg rades needed to support these projects.”

Footpath plaques to tell Coonabarabran’s history The Coonabarabran History Group is proud to announce a new project that will honour some of the town’s much-loved historic buildings.

A ser ies of commemorative brass plaques will soon b e i n s t a l le d a r ou nd Coonabarabran, offering locals and visitors alike a chance to connect with the stories of our past.

“We were delighted to receive support through the Warrumbungle Shire Council’s heritage grants program for 2025 –26, sa id H ist or y Gr oup president, Mrs Nancy Wiese. “ This funding, together with our own contribution, has made it possible to bring this project to life.”

T he Histor y Group will cover two-thirds of t he pr oje c t c o st s , ensuring the plaques are carefully crafted and professionally installed.

Each plaque will feature a hand-drawn sketch of the original building a long w ith a shor t description – the result of extensive research carried out by the group’s dedicated volunteers.

The plaques will be set into the footpaths in front of the sites, designed to be safe for pedestrians while providing a welcoming

spot for people to pause and learn. “ Simi la r projects i n other t ow ns have proven to be a wonderful

at t rac t ion , spa rk i ng i nt erest a mong both locals and tourists,” Mrs Wiese said.

“We’re excited to see

Coonabarabran’s history celebrated in this way.”

T h i s i n i t i at i v e i s another step towards preserving the

u n iq ue c h a r ac t er of C o o n a b a r a br a n a nd sharing its stories with future generations.

Walter Rob

History Group members Dianne Salisbury, Nancy Wiese, Christine Evans, Lindy Mackay, Barbara Hynds, Sandi Spackman and Peter Munns at the Coonabarabran Visitor Centre historical display, with a copy of one of seven brass plaques to be set into the footpaths in John and Dalgarno Streets.

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Firies years of service honoured Current and former members of NSW Fire and Rescue Coonabarabran Station 264 were recently recognised for their dedication and service with the presentation of long-service and good-conduct medals. The awards were presented by Inspector Glenn Willsallen, relieving Duty Commander Regional North 3, New England and North West during the Coonabarabran crew’s fortnightly training on Wednesday, 3 December.

Retired captain Clinton Baglee was awarded a certificate recognising his 24 years past service. Clinton is now an honorary member of Coonabarabran Station 264.

Captain Dean McKernan – 10 years service medal and good conduct.

Deputy captain Zachary Estens – 10 years service medal and good conduct.

Stewart Row – 10 years service medal and good conduct.

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Mistletoe myths busted at Mendooran workshop Local landcarers gathered in Mendooran last month to learn how mistletoe plays a vital role in biodiversity, as BirdLife Australia’s travelling roadshow delivered hands-on education and conservation insight.

by CLAUDIA HEANEY Three Rivers Landcare - Dunedoo, Mendooran and Coolah, hosted the Bi rdl ife Austral ia Mistletoe Roadshow, 14 N ove m b e r 2 0 2 5 , a t t h e M e n d o o ra n Merr ygoen Memorial Club.

The day was one of three stops for the roadshow, giving local co m m u n it i es i n s i g ht i nto the i mpo r tant ro l e m i s t l eto e p l a y s i n t h e e nv i r o n m e n t and the impor tance of protecting and encouraging cer tain bird species, such as the endangered Regent Honeyeater.

N i neteen people at tended the wo r k shop, tak ing part in the Landcare g roup’s second B i rd L ife Aus t ra l i a event, d e l i ve red by K r i s t y Peters and Beau Meney.

Three Rivers Landcare local landcare coo rdinato r, Ca r mel Bundy said the event was highly successful.

“We covered the importance mistletoe plays in local biodiversity, the biology and variety of species in Australia, its valued source of food a n d h a b i tat fo r t h e endangered Regent Honeyeater and many o t h e r s p e c i e s ,” M s Bundy said.

“Attendees got to see first hand the process of reintroducing mistletoe into trees.

“Kr ist y showed the pa r t i ci pa nt s h ow to propagate mistletoe and collect seeds. We learned about current projects and studies underway, and busted a fe w m y t h s a b o u t Mistletoe.”

Ms Bundy said par ticipants were ver y engaged in the ex pe r ience, many ex p res si ng a sh if t i n mindset.

“We received really pos it i ve feedback .

We h a ve s e e n a n increased interest in local bi rd and plant species and landcare participation,” she said.

The event was suppor ted by the Central West Local Land Service through funding and participation on the day.

Ms Bundy said their support allows for these opportunities and others to occur. “ We h i g h l y va l u e the suppor t of the C e n t r a l We s t L o c a l Land Ser vice for our events and community engagement and for the ongoing support of the Landcare Enabling program,” she said.

“The value of these events is not only shown in the knowledge par ticipants walk away with but the connections made.

“As a local landcare organisation, we feel a great sense of duty to connect communities through educational workshops. They p romote net wo r k ing and connection, provide education and resources, community building, increase a wa re n e s s , s u p p o r t local businesses, showcase local talent and expertise.”

Three Rivers Landcare has had a busy year, d e l i ve r i n g a n d c o del ive r i ng ove r 3 0 events thanks to the devoted committee.

Ms Bundy said the o rgan i sation has no plans to slow down next year.

“We have projects rolling over from this ye a r, i n c l u d i n g t h e Biodiversity in Action t h r e e - y e a r p r o j e c t, the salinity monitoring project and the D u n e d o o R i ve r wa l k project. “ We a l s o i nte n d to deliver more workshops, including ag tech training, feral animal management, homesteading, s e e d s a v i n g , ko a l a monitoring, carp musters, youth education and ou r Made ‘n Grown Market in Dunedoo, community resilience – to name just a few.”

Regardless of whether you live on a farm or are just getting your foot in the door within the agricultural space, attending these events is an excellent way to kickstart your learning and meet likeminded people.

“Don’t be shy, come along and take part,” Ms Bundy encouraged.

“We a re al l about

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community and connection. The more people that come along and support our events and get involved, the more things we can deliver. “ V i s i t o u r website: w w w. th ree r ive r s l andca re. com and become a member of our organisation. By doing this, you will receive all of the communications and updates with what is on.

“As a not-for-profit organisation, we value ou r wonder ful volunteers and always wa r m ly welcome a helping hand. We are an active committee and strongly believe in the diversity of skills.

We e n co u ra g e n ew members to join in.”

W h i l e t h e organisation is taking the Christmas holidays to recharge, Ms Bundy said nex t yea r the team will be back into delivering incredible programs.

Attendees at the Three Rivers Landcare Birdlife Australia Mistletoe Roadshow gained hands-on information on the importance of mistletoe to the environment.

Homegrown talent heads Glider on camera for rural medicine Former Coonabarabran resident Liam Morrissey is beginning his medical career in regional NSW after graduating from the University of Sydney’s Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Dubbo Stream.

Coonabarabran-raised Liam Morrissey begins his medical career in Dubbo.

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A fter growing up in Coonabarabran, Liam witnessed firsthand the challenges rural communities face when it comes to accessing healthcare, including long travel distances and limited availability of doctors and specialists. T hat early experience helped shape his decision to pursue a career in medicine with a strong focus on rural practice.

B efor e r et u r n i n g t o r e g ion a l N S W t o study med ici ne, L ia m c omplet ed a Bachelor of Exercise Physiology at the University of New South Wales and spent seven years working in city-based roles across occupational health and workers’ compensation.

Liam said studying in Dubbo and being mentored by rural doctors throughout his degree had cemented his passion for rural medicine.

“Seeing these doctors in their roles and in the community, as well as the lifestyles they’re able to have, has furthered my passion to pursue rural medicine,” he said.

Next year, Liam will remain in Dubbo to undertake a two-year internship at Dubbo Hospital. He plans to continue his training as a general practitioner and is committed to working in a regional or rural community long-term.

“I really enjoy the freedom and pace of being back in rural NSW; the ability to have more space and more time in the day,” he said.

Liam is part of the f irst g raduating cohort of the University of Sydney’s MD Dubbo Stream, a program designed to train doctors entirely in a regional setting and help address workforce shortages in rural and remote Australia.

An exciting discovery was made recently on the tree trough camera, l o ca t e d i n t h e n a t u re co r r i d o r b e t we e n Co o n a b a ra b ra n H i g h School and Public School – a squirrel glider carrying leaves in its tail to pad its nest in a nearby tree hollow or nesting box.

A squirrel glider caught on camera near Coonabarabran High School, carrying leaves in its tail to pad its nest.

Rogue comet captured in lens A clear night and a bit of cosmic luck have combined to give a local skywatcher an unforgettable moment capturing a rare image of an interstellar invader.

by LIZ CUTTS Coonabarabran amateur astronomer, A nd r e P h i l l ip s w a s del ighted when he managed to photograph an image of a strange comet du r i ng idea l viewing conditions last week.

“I found it irresistible to arise at 4am to see if I could bag a very peculiar comet, currently located in the eastern-dawn sky, which goes by the name 3I /ATL AS,” explained Andre.

“The 3I bit indicates that this is no ordinary comet , as it is not gravitationally bound to the Sun, rather an interstellar interloper that has its origins in a distant star system. It is only the third known visitor to our solar system from elsewhere and it has quietly been making its lonely way through deep interstellar space, probably for billions of years.”

C omet 3I /AT L A S is a rare, fast-moving

interstellar visitor, the third confirmed object from outside our solar system, discovered in July 2025 by the ATLAS survey in Chile. It features a distinctive hyperbolic orbit, indicating it’s not bound to our Sun, and is known for its intense activity, potentially from volatile ices like carbon monoxide, revealing clues about other star systems as it passed Mars in late 2025 and heads back out into interstellar space after its close, solar pass in October.

A fter appearing w it hout wa r n i n g i n amateu r telescope net work s e a rly t h i s month, Comet 3I/ATLAS has drawn attention for its unpredictable brightness and drifting trajectory, features that have earned it the nickname ‘rogue’.

“Astronomers believe the comet is shedding material at an unusual rate, creating a shimmering tail that has made it a challenging but rewarding target for

observers around the world,” Andre said.

“Initial observations of 3I /AT L A S were unclear on whether it is an asteroid or a comet.

However, observations by the Deep Random Survey (X09) at Chile, Lowell D i s c over y Tele s c op e (G37) at Arizona, and the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (T14) at Mauna Kea all showed a marginal coma with a potential tail-like elongation, which indicated the object is a comet.

“Comets are generally named for their discoverer, in this case the ATLAS survey team.

T he lett er “ I ” is for “interstellar,” indicating that this object came from outside our solar system.

It ’s the th i rd-k now n interstellar object, hence the “3” in the name.

“By the time the comet was officially named, the International Astronomical Union's M inor Planet Centre (MPC) had collected 122 obser vations from 31

different observatories.”

T he interstellar c omet ’s si z e a nd physical properties are being investigated by astronomers around the world, with scientists believing it to be between three to 11 billion years old.

The comet remained visible to ground-based telescopes through September 2025, after which it passed too close to the Sun to observe.

It reappeared on the other side of the Sun at the beginning of this month, giving Andre the opportunity to capture his image.

“My photograph may not look much, showing only as a blurry smudge in the middle of the image, but I was amazed that I could see it at all given its intrinsic faintness and the relative speed it is moving across the starry background,” he said.

“But there it is, and quite possibly the last such peculiar comet that I will ever see.”

Andre Phillips was delighted with this image he captured of comet 3I/ATLAS.

Warrumbungle land values climb sharply Warrumbungle Shire has recorded one of the biggest land value jumps in regional NSW, as new figures reveal residential and rural land surging well above state-wide trends.

Land values across r e g i o n a l N S W h a ve climbed to a record $342 billion, a 0.7 per c e nt i n c r e a s e f r o m 2024.

The valuations, set as at 1 July 2025, we re b a s e d o n t h e analysis of more than 21,000 property sales, the p r i ma r y facto r used in deter mining m ove m e nt s i n l a n d values.

NSW valuer general, Sa l l y D a l e sa id that while regional areas conti nued to show steady performance, they had not matched the stronger gains seen across the state.

“Regional NSW has exper ienced a

slight increase in land va l ues, b ut ove ra l l ha s not kept pace w i t h w h o l e - of - s tate movements which saw N SW ex pe r i ence a n overall average 3.6% increase across all l and catego r ies to reach a record $3.09 trillion,” she said.

Residential land values across regional NSW rose by 3 . 0 p e r c e n t o n average, with western councils recording the strongest growth.

Hay exper ienced the largest rise at 40.3 per cent, followed by Brewar r ina at 33. 8 per cent, Tenter field at 32.9 per cent and Gw yd i r at 2 2.7 pe r

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cent.

Ms Dale said the trend reflected o n g o i n g m ove m e nt west ward, dr iven largely by affordability.

“With a median house price in Hay and Brewarrina just shy of $250,000 and $125,000 respectively at 1 July 2025, it 's no surpr ise that land values have m oved u p to 40% as people chase greater affordabilit y – including hobby farms.”

The Warrumbungle S h i re re co rd e d o n e of the strongest per formances in the region, with residential land values rising 20.3 per cent over the year.

Rural land in the shi re increased by 13.3 per cent, running against the wider regional trend where rural land values fell by 0.8 per cent.

Commercial and industrial land values in the shire remained unchanged, though the strength of the residential and r ural sectors contributed to an overall increase of 13.6 per cent across the LGA. Neighbouring councils recorded more subdued results.

Gilgandra reported modest increases, including a 4 per cent lift in residential land.

Coonamble saw

rises across residential, commercial and industrial land but its overal l g row th remained low at 0.2 per cent.

Dubbo Regional LGA p o s te d g a i n s across all categories, with residential land up 7 per cent and overall land values up 4.4 per cent.

N a r r o m i n e’ s residential land ro s e 5 . 7 p e r ce nt, cont r ibuti ng to an overall increase of 1.3 per cent.

G u n n e d a h recorded growth in residential, commercial and industr ial values, finishing the year up

1.3 per cent.

Nar rabri posted increases in residential, commercial and industr ial land, but experienced an overall decline of 2.5 per cent driven by a s i g n if i ca nt fa l l i n it s “other” land category.

M i d - We s t e r n Re g i o n a l , i n c l u d i n g M udg ee, reco rd ed strong growth in commercial and industrial land but rose only 1.3 per cent overall.

Across regional NSW, r ural land showed a s l ig ht fa l l, thoug h Liverpool Plains stood o u t w i t h a 17.9 p e r cent increase driven by high demand for

f e r t i l e, t i g h t l y h e l d b l ack- so i l fa r m i ng country.

Snowy Monaro and G reate r Hume recorded the largest declines, falling 14 . 3 a n d 12 . 8 p e r c e n t r e s p e c t i v e l y, reflecting cooling ma r ket conditions and shif ting buyer preferences.

The updated valuations will be used

by Reven ue N SW to ca l cu l ate l and ta x from January 2026 for landowners who are liable.

Local councils also use land values, issued at least ever y th ree years, when determining rates.

Funding success fuels Baradine community projects Ranging from technology improvements to shaded workspaces and new community seating, Baradine is set to benefit from a suite of projects made possible through grant success.

by LIZ CUTTS F i v e l o c a l o r g a n i s a t i o n s h a ve secured funding that will enhance services, suppo r t vo l u ntee r s a n d i m p rove v i s i to r experiences across the district.

The diverse range of community groups will share in over $32,000 in grant funding, following recent announcements that will deliver practical improvements across the town.

The funding will suppo r t p rojects fo r t h e B a ra d i n e S h o w volunteers, the RSL Subbranch, the Rusty Men’s Shed, Camp Cypress and the Baradine Progress Association.

Federal Member fo r Pa r kes, Jamie Chaffey congratulated the successful organisations, saying that volunteers play a vital role in regional Australia, providing a huge range of services and facilities.

“Without volunteers, our communities would not enjoy the lifestyle and sporting choices t h e y d o n o w,” M r Chaffey said. “ I’m ve r y p l eased to announce that 21 o rganisations w ithi n the Parkes electorate w i l l benef it th roug h the 2024-25 Volunteer Grants and 13 projects have been successful through the Stronger Communities Program.

“A s t h e F e d e r a l Member for Parkes, it is rewarding to see some funding going towards projects put forward by hard-working groups throughout the region.”

Baradine Show volunteers will use their $4599 Volunteers Grant to install a new Wi-Fi receiver and square payment technology, allowing the committee to streamline ticketing, trade -stall payments and event coordination.

T h e B a ra d i n e R S L sub-branch has received $140 0 from the Volunteers Grant to assist with the rising cost of insurance; an es s e nt i a l, b ut of te n challenging expense fo r s m a l l vo l u n t e e r organisations. The branch has also

received $5000 from the Stronger Communities Prog ra m fo r d i sp l ay cabinets that w i l l house war memorabilia i n t h e RS L b u i l d i n g, creating a secure and accessible space fo r the communit y’s service history.

RSL Sub-branch president, Michael Ross said the support had come at the right time. “ I n s u ra n ce i s o n e of those unavoidable costs, and without it w e s i m p l y co u l d n’t operate,” he said.

“This funding allows us to stay focused on suppo r ti ng vete rans

a n d p re s e r v i n g t h e military history of our community.”

The Baradine Rusty Men’s Shed ha s received a major boost of $11,866 through the Communit y Bui lding Partnerships program, allowing them to construct shade over the town’s ver y successful Return and Earn area, improving comfort and safety for volunteers and users.

Camp Cypress Holiday Camp has s e cu re d $10, 0 0 0 f rom the St ronge r Communities Program to install new outdoor

seati ng and table s et t i n g s , i m p r ov i n g fa c i l i t i e s fo r s c h o o l g ro u ps, v i s ito r s a n d community events.

F a c i l i t y m a n a g e r, Janet Fitzgerald said t h e u p g ra d e s we re part of ongoing efforts to make the camp a welcoming destination.

“These new settings

will give families and school g roups mo re s p a c e to g a t h e r, rela x and enjoy the outdoors,” she said. “ I t ’s a p ra ct i ca l improvement that will benefit everyone who uses the camp.”

To g et h e r, t h e s e g rant s rep resent an investment in Baradine’s

future, supporting the volunteers, facilities and services that underpin community life. Each organisation’s success highlights the strength of Baradine’s volunteer n et w o r k s a n d t h e i r sha red commitment to keeping the town co n n e cte d, v i b ra nt and forward-looking.

Fresh look for RFS flagpole It was a small project, but carried out with great pride by local volunteers who stepped up to repaint the weathered flagpole at the Baradine Rural Fire Service (RFS) shed.

by LIZ CUTTS The minor but locallysignificant project to refresh the flagpole and replace its worn ropes and fittings is a great example of Baradine volunteers pitching in to improve their town.

The project was initiated following a comment on the deterioration of the flagpole, with peeling paint and frayed ropes affecting both its appearance and functionality.

Wanting to ensure the RFS grounds reflected the respect held for local volunteers, the B a ra dine & Dist ri ct Progress Association

offered to purchase the materials needed to carry out the improvement.

Local resident, Mitch Evans stepped forward, volunteering his time and equipment to complete the work.

“Because of the height of the flagpole a cherrypicker was essential to reach the top safely,” said Baradine RFS captain, Phil Hensby.

“We’re especially grateful to Mitch Evans for stepping in to handle the high work; it simply couldn’t have been done without his help.

“We really appreciate the contribution from the Progress Association. The flagpole is a small part of the station, but it means

a lot to see it restored.

It’s always encouraging to know the community is right behind us.”

Baradine Progress Association president, Ted Hayman said it was the community’s ongoing commitment to maintaining local facilities that keeps the town strong.

“It might seem like a small job, but we felt it was important to make sure the RFS grounds looked cared for,” Mr Hayman said.

“We were more than happy to help, and the result is a flagpole that reflects the pride we have in our local brigade volunteers and all that they do for our town.”

Camp Cypress board members, Tiffany Evans and Janet Fitzgerald are delighted with their grant success to purchase outdoor table and bench settings.

The newly-elected members of the Baradine Show committee welcome their grant success to upgrade technology; Molly Murray (treasurer), Todd McConnaughty (president), Corey Brand (vice-president) Jade Curtis (secretary) and Tamara Foley (minutes’ secretary).

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Baradine brigade captain, Phil Hensby thanked Baradine Progress Association president, Ted Hayman for the contribution to revitalise the RFS flagpole.

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CHAFFEY’S CORNER Jamie Chaffey Federal Member for Parkes

I n the last week of Parliament for 2 025 , L abor a nd the G r e en s c o oke d up a d i r ty dea l t o push through changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity C on s er vat ion A c t i n the f inal moments of Parliament.

T h is last -m i nut e pact will have implications that will be felt throughout the ele c t or at e of Pa rke s and far beyond, causing significant problems for councils, for farmers, for miners, for forestry, for t he c on st r uc t ion industry and for ever yd ay Aust ra l i a n families. It will impact on jobs, productivity and investment.

This move comes after A nt h o ny A l b a n e s e ’s promise he would not do deals with the Greens to pass legislation. But here we have it, a deal that will further block appropriate projects in regional areas, that will limit regional Australia’s growth by slowing down the approval process, that places additional power in the hands of the minister of the day, and that will push power prices even higher.

The National Farmers Federation has said it is “bitterly disappointed” by the reforms, w ith concerns they could lead

to worse environmental outcomes and an increased bushfire risk.

The Business Council of Australia has called the reforms a “missed opportunity”.

The Minerals Council of Austra l ia says it is “an inferior and disappointing outcome” that will increase red tape.

A nd Australian Energy Producers have said the Albanese Government has chosen more red tape and u n c e r t a i nt y i n s t e ad of en abl i ng new ga s supply in a deal that “threatens Australia’s energy security”.

These reforms throw insurmountable challenges at the mining sector, an industry that contributes hundreds of billions of dollars to our nation, and continues to be a major employer.

The Albanese G over n ment h as not been able to guarantee farmers won’t experience a f inancia l loss as a result of the reforms, and there has been no industry consultation or information for farmers about how the rules will apply to their property.

Farmers who are concerned and confused about the new rules have no idea how this will apply to their properties.

The way to approach

the protection of our l a nd s c ap e i s n o t t o give in to the Greens, but to consider all the impl ications a nd the consequences of these reforms. Not only is this a dark day for farmers and industry, but it may leave Australians in the dark.

On another note, thank you to everyone who ca me a long a nd than k you t o those who spoke at our Cheaper. Better. Fairer.

C om mu n it y E ner g y Forums in Dubbo and Dunedoo.

Senator Matt Canavan joined me at the heart of the CentralWest Orana Renewable Energy Zone to explain the Nationals’ policy to lower emissions.

In the weeks ahead, I w i l l b e t r ave l l i n g throughout the electorate to attend as many end-of-year school presentations as I can.

Many secondary schools have included the new Member for Pa rkes Vocational Student of the Year among their aw a r d s , a n d I l o o k forward to presenting some of these in person.

There are many ways to make your way in this world , a nd becomi ng a tradie or following a vocation is a great path to follow!

New police housing Nineteen new Police Force Housing homes will be delivered across Barwon in 2025/26, according to an NSW Government response to a question on notice from the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler MP. The new housing includes a fourbed room home designated fo r Warrumbungle Shire.

“Key worker housing is a major choke po i nt fo r g row i ng ou r population in Barwon,” Mr Butler said.

“Without secure and appropriate accommodation, it becomes even more difficult to attract and retain officers in tight housing and rental markets.

“It is reassuring to see plans in place for nine of our communities, where police can live locally, be a part of the community they serve and respond quickly to emergencies.

“Recruiting and retaining police officers in rural and remote areas depends on having suitable housing available. These new homes will make a real difference to community safety and stability.”

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G’day folks.

Only a couple weeks out from Christmas and things are looking very festive across Barwon and everywhere else in NSW. I am certainly enjoying the ‘silage Santas’ and ‘holiday hay’ sculptures I have seen.

Over the last couple of weeks, I have been busy with committee work and events in Sydney, as well as meetings in Canberra, and trips to the electorate.

The last sitting day of the year was on 28 November, which was a reserve day used to pass legislation sent back from the Legislative Council.

This week I made a trip to Narrabri, but had to be back the next day for an Industry, Investment and Regional Development Committee hearing.

Next week I will be heading back out west. Hope to see you then.

Win on the proposal to lower speed limits A mong the meetings I had while I was at t he Fe der a l Pa rl i a ment wa s one w it h t he Federal M inister for R eg ional Development, Kristy McBain MP. One thing started in 2018 was a departmental proposal to drop speed limits in regional areas. I talked to the minister about the impact reducing speed limits would have on country road users.

Fortunately, after a petition I launched garnered thousands of signatures, and after discussions with State Minister for Regional Roads and Transport, Jenny Aitchison, that proposal has been scrapped, I want to thank everyone who signed the petition and I also want to thank the state and federal ministers for listening to the concerns of regional NSW. Club Grants The latest round of Category 3 Clubs Grants is now open. Grants are open to local government and non-for-prof it g roups and organisations to fund the costs of construction, alteration, renovation, completion and fit-out of buildings and community infrastructure to deliver outcomes for disadvantaged NSW communities including regional, remote and drought-affected areas, culturally and linguistically diverse, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and disaster-affected communities.

The grants are offered in four categories – Community Infrastructure, Sport and Recreation, Disaster Readiness and Arts and Culture.

For more details on elig ibility and how to apply go to: www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/ clubgrants-category-3-fund Have your say on the Narrabri Lateral Pipeline S i nc e b efor e I wa s ele c t e d , I h ave b e en campaigning against the Narrabri Gas Project.

T he project w i ll endanger water sou rces by drilling down through our aquifers. As part of the project, Santos wants to build a 55km-long gas pipeline connecting the Narrabri Gas Project to the Hunter Gas Pipeline. This will run through the protected Pilliga Forest and through productive farmland.

It threatens water, farmland and forest. There is no evidence that the project will lower power prices; the gas it produces will cost twice as much as other fields and even Santos knows this. But you can still have your say to stop the project. Given that it is classed as state-significant infrastructure the public still needs to have its say via the NSW Major Projects register.

You must be registered on the NSW Planning Portal to make a submission.

Submissions close on 18 December and can be made at: www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/majorprojects/projects/narrabri-lateral-pipeline Some close shaves Movember was still going (and my moustache still growing) when I submitted my head to the barbering skills of several parliamentary colleagues during the last sitting week in November.

Several parliamentarians were good enough to take up the clippers and each take off a portion of my hair in the name of raising money for Headspace in Broken Hill, a charity concerned with mental health.

I want to thank Minister Rose Jackson, Paul Toole Member for Bathurst, Minister Janelle Saffin, Jacqui Scruby Member for Pittwater, Justin Clancy Member for Albury, Philip Donato Member for Orange, Marjorie O’Neill Member for Coogee, Mark Coure Member for Oatley, and Attorney General Michael Daley.

A fter hav ing my head shaved, a few days later I was able to rid myself of my muttonchops moustache. The hair is growing back, but the mo will stay shaven until next November.

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Brilliant Barwon students The school year is rapidly coming to an end.

HSC results will be post on 18 December and most schools have had their end-of-year presentations (I hope all the prize-winning students liked the books I sent).

I would just like to acknowledge the hard work of students over the year, also thank the parents and teachers who have supported and guided them.

I wou ld a l s o l i ke t o g ive a shout out t o two Barwon students who recently shone in their endeavours.

Congratulations first to Milly Cohen, from Cobar Public School, whose delightful drawing of a Ch r istmas scene, show i ng a snowma n , Christmas wreath, candles and presents, was selected as the winner of the Deputy Premier and Education Minister, Prue Car’s Christmas Card Competition. Milly’s picture was one of hundreds of entries from around the state, and it will now grace the Deputy Premier’s Christmas Cards.

I also want to congratulate 17-year-old Jonah Grimshaw, from Condobolin High, who came second in the state final of the NSW Parliament’s 2025 Regional Speaking Competition. For the competition Jonah had to deliver a planned speech and one for which he was allowed only 15 minutes preparation. He gave an impressive showing in both, speaking about what it is like living out in Western NSW, showing an eloquence, maturity and intelligence well beyond his age.

I am sure both students will go far in life, and I also want to wish them and every other school student in Barwon all the best for their future.

AROUND THE SCHOOLS Tooraweenah Preschool We re cently had a fabulous time on our excursion to Gilgandra, where we enjoyed checking out Henry and Bill’s grandfather’s small aircraft at the Gilgandra hanger. We knew that the plane was small and yellow, so we were very excited to spot it out the front of the hanger on arrival.

Michael (Henry and B i l l ’s “ B o o pB o o p ” ) showed us the different l ight s on t he pl a ne , where the fuel tanks were (inside the wings!), how to make the different parts on the tail move and, most importantly, how to climb up in it and have a pretend fly!

We even got to put the headgear on and use the

funny steering wheel, wh ich was descr ibed by one friend as “crazy handlebars”.

A fter this amazing v i s it (t h a n k y o u s o very much Michael) we enjoyed some time at the park – for morning tea, a play and then lunch. We settled ourselves under the lovely shady trees at Hunter Park and then saw a yellow aeroplane fly over us! We left our things and ran out onto the grass and waved like crazy as Michael turned around and f lew back over us, tipping his wings in a wave as he did so.

Everyone was thrilled about this.

We f i n i s he d ou r afternoon with a lovely visit to the ‘new’

Gilgandra Library where we had an amazing time with Christina, singing songs, enjoy ing some da nci ng a nd st or ies, a nd enjoy i ng some experiments, including building a tall Christmas tree with paper cups and flying a paper aeroplane out on the grass. We have decided to even sing some of our new songs from the library at our Christmas Concert and Party in the Park on the evening of Friday, 12 December 2025.

We h a d t h e m o s t amazing time on our Gilgand ra excursion.

Thank you to everyone who was i nvolved i n the day: parent helpers, Craig our bus driver, and Michael and Christina

for making our day extra special. You know it’s been a great day out full of fun and adventure

Hugh and Sophie checking out the cockpit.

t he a n nu a l C o oi nd a C h r i s t m a s pa r t y on Tuesday, 2 December.

The choir brought joy and festive cheer to the residents, performing a selection of much-loved Christmas carols with confidence, harmony and heart. Their beautiful singing filled the room, w ith ma ny residents smiling, tapping along and joining in as their favourites were performed.

T he performance creat ed a wa rm a nd uplifting atmosphere, r em i nd i n g e ve r y o ne present of the power o f mu s i c t o c on ne c t generations. It was a memorable celebration for both the residents and the students, who represented the school with pride and kindness.

Crystal Kingdom visit Over the past couple of weeks, Year 1, Year 6 and Kindergarten have enjoyed visiting Crystal Kingdom.

Their visit was f i l led w ith cu r iosit y and discovery as they explored an impressive collection of crystals, mineral specimens and fossils formed by the ancient Warrumbungle and Garrawilla volcanoes.

The experience offered a hands-on and memorable introduction to the unique geology

St Lawrence’s Choir entertained Cooinda residents.

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Ted and Levi enjoying a fun time flying!

Tooraweenah Public

Saint Lawrence’s We congratulate Max f r om Ye a r 5 for h i s outstanding achievement in the Maths Enrichment P rog ram, which took place du r i ng t erms t wo a nd t h r e e. M a x participated in a challeng ing problemsolving program organised by the Australian Maths Trust ( A M T ), ent er i ng the Newton section of the program.

Max explored a wide range of mathematical concepts, i nclud i ng polyominoes, fast arithmetic, polyhedra, pre-algebra concepts, patterns, divisibility and a variety of specialised problem-solving techniques.

Max applied himself w it h de d ic at ion a nd perseverance across the year and his commitment has cer tain ly paid of f. He achieved a H i g h D i s t i n c t io n , a remarkable result that reflects both his ability and his effort.

We a r e i n c r e d i bly proud of Ma x and congratulate him on this wonderful achievement.

Choir visits Cooinda The spirit of Christmas was in full voice this week when Mrs Henley, Miss Walton, Victoria Giovas – our enthusiastic work experience student – and 23 talented members of the Saint Lawrence’s S cho ol Choi r v isit ed

when more than half of the children are asleep on the bus on the way home.

of the Warrumbungle region, sparking plenty of questions and wonder along the way.

We t h a n k C r y s t a l Kingdom and the Newton family for hosting our excursion.

St Lawries student, Max, received a High Distinction in the Australian Maths Trust enrichment program.

Swim school Swim school has been met with great enthusiasm as students are quickly developing their swimming abilities.

Despite some cooler days early in the week, we were fortunate to enjoy a couple of warm and pleasant days at the end, perfect for swimming lessons. It has been wonderful to see our students demonstrating such a positive and eager attitude throughout their lessons.

We extend our sincere appreciation to our dedicated instructors this year: Olivia Ferguson and Alicia Heffer from Gilgandra Learn to Swim, along with our experienced teachers Mrs Jenkin and Mrs Quilter.

They are ably supported

by Miss Carr, Mrs Smith, Mrs Hutchison, Mrs Lummis (on Tuesday and Friday), Mrs Lunn (Eumungerie), and Miss Griffiths (Eumungerie).

Together, this fantastic team is providing excellent guidance and encouragement to all swimmers.

Questacon Roadshow Recently, our students travelled to the Questacon Roadshow at Gilgandra Public School for handson science experiments and interactive science demonstrations.

Separate sessions were held for K/1/2 and 3/4/5/6, ensuring age-appropriate activities that engaged and inspired all students.

Highlights of the engaging shows included a fascinating exploration of push and pull forces, featuring a memorable demonstration where the toy emu, ‘Esther,’ was launched using a three-person slingshot!

Students also discovered the excitement of chemical reactions through experiments like combining bicarbonate soda and vinegar to pop the lid off a film container.

Other activities focused on fluids and their properties, exploring the differences between liquids and gases. A particularly interesting investigation centred around gel, a type of non-Newtonian fluid whose viscosity changes depending on

the amount of stress or force applied. This experiment was brought to life with the help of Year 2 student Toby Jenkin, who assisted in demonstrating this unique property.

The Questacon Roadshow offered a fun and educational experience, sparking curiosity and a love for science among our students. We thank the team for their visit and look forward to more exciting learning opportunities like this in the future.

Gilgandra Library Our recent visit to Gilgandra Library gave students from Eumungerie and Gilgandra the chance to explore science and

technology through hands-on activities. They used magnifying glasses, sound tubes, magnets and experimented with a plasma ball and spinning tops. A balancing challenge tested their fine motor skills.

Students also programmed BeeBots, developing problemsolving and teamwork skills. The visit ended with one-minute LEGO challenges that encouraged creativity and quick thinking.

Thanks to Kristina from Gilgandra Library for leading the sessions. The trip successfully combined science, technology, and teamwork, inspiring curiosity and learning.

Kindergarten student Isaiah Venter enjoying swimming lessons.

Ryder French-Hughes, of Year 1, coding BeeBots at the Gilgandra Library.

AROUND THE SCHOOLS Coonabarabran Public A s ou r C h r i s t m a s spirit takes hold and we prepare for the Year 6 leav ing events and class celebrations, the atmosphere is electric with excitement. Many students are still working tirelessly on other projects.

Science with 3B I n 3B , under Ms Burns’ guidance, s t u d e n t s h av e b e e n learning about physical science. T hey were d i v id e d i nt o g r o up s and asked to design an experiment and explain the science behind it.

Three of the experiments they completed were Mentos in Coke, Lava Lamps, and Electric Oobleck.

As Percy Lewis described his group’s work with the Oobleck: “The mixture was quick and easy to make by mi x i ng the oi l and cornflour.

W hen we d id the experiment, two parts of it worked.

We also discovered that the static electricity didn’t spread t h r ou g h t he ba l lo on – you had to pour the mixture onto the exact s p o t whe r e y ou h ad r ubbed the ba lloon against your hair, or it wouldn’t work.”

We a l s o t o ok t i me t o a c k n owl e d g e a nd celebrate our excellent i nt en s ive s w i m m i n g results. This wonderful l i n e - u p o f Ye a r 2 students is now c on s ide r e d s a fe a nd

conf ident in the pool thanks to their practice and understand ing of essentia l sa fety techniques.

Tea Gardens excursion Stage 3 students enj oye d a t h r e e - d ay excu rsion t o the Tea Gardens Great Aussie Bush Camp on the M id N o r t h C o a s t o f NSW, taking par t in a va r iet y of out do or activ ities desig ned t o b u i l d t e a mw o r k , resilience, confidence a nd env i ronmenta l awareness.

The students worked in teams to build rafts, tack led a h igh-ropes c ou r s e , f lew dow n a lake-spanning f ly ing fox and completed a challenging mud run.

T he y a l s o pr a c t i c e d archery and experienced major highlights like the Power Fa n a nd G i a nt S w i n g , wh i c h requi red tr ust and courage.

The camp concluded w it h a n e duc at ion a l visit to the Irukandji S h a rk a nd S t i n g r ay Centre, where students learned about marine life and conservation.

O ver a l l , t he c a mp of fered sig n i f icant personal growth, strengthened teamwork and boosted students’ con f idence. T ha n ks were extended to the camp staff, attending teachers, and families who suppor ted the experience.

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VETERANS’ GOLF Tuesday, 2 December Veteran golfers held their two-man ambrose competition at the Coonabarabran Golf Club on Tuesday, 2 December, with nine golfers taking part.

Coming in first was Mick Noy and Steve Larance, second was

Dick Clark and Bob Guichelaar and third went to Mick Noy and Graham Williams.

Later in the afternoon the vets got together with their wives and had an enjoyable dinner.

Merry Christmas to all.

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CHICKEN RUN Sunday, 7 December The Coonabarabran G o l f C l u b ’s S u n d ay morning chicken run was played over the front n i ne on 7 December, w ith Denn is O ’ Br ien and Butter Jones the w i n ner s , s c or i n g 2 4 points on a count back.

Vouchers were won

by Troy Brown and Neil Percival, 24, and matt and Kurt Pincham, 23 points on a count back.

B a l l w i n ners were

Daniella Kaperonis and Claire Brown, 23 c/b.

The Mega Draw last S u nd ay wa s a g r e at day. Many thanks to the sponsors a nd a l l who made the delicious barbecue lunch – it’ll be back in 2026!

Next Sunday’s chicken run, on 14 December, will be our ham tun, and will be played over the back nine.

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Medals, gusts and great golf The Coonabarabran Golf club’s final monthly medal of the year, sponsored by Roach’s Hardware, was played in hot and windy conditions last Saturday, making it a challenging day for many on the course.

WEEKEND GOLF D e s pit e t he t ou g h weather conditions there were a few outstanding results, with the best score of the year shot

by L ou Dowsett, who had an amazing round, scoring a net 61!

Coming in second was Trish Lithgow with net 67.

T he men’s monthly medal was won by Steve Jones w ith a net 6 8 , f o l l o w i n g i n s e c o nd

by Jason Mills 71 and third, Brad Weatherall 72.

It was go od t o see Joh n Dawson f i na l ly come out of his bad patch with 35 points – it had been a long five months of bad golf.

The Medal of Medals was sponsored by Jo I s ed a le ( D ow). T he w inners were: L ou Dowsett, Trish Lithgow and K Christoff.

The men’s Medal of Medals went to S Jones, J Dawson and K Vallette.

Thanks to both Roach’s and Jo Isedale for the sponsorship.

The 72-hole ‘Longest Day Challenge’ was also held on Saturday, with six golfers raising money for the Cancer Council.

T h is was M atthew Edwa rds a nd Brad Weatherall’s sixth year raising money for the worthy cause through this event.

At present, the

amount raised locally by the golfers is sitting at just under $1300. If you would like to donate, jump online and follow the link.

Congratulations all of you.

Coming up this Friday, 12 December, is the Presentation Night, while on Saturday the Doc Antaw Day will be held.

The week after will be the end- of-yea r Ch r istmas G ol f Day, sponsored by Swanny and Floody. This is a two-person ambrose and everyone is welcome to join us that day.

Z.H.

Lou Dowsett shot an amazing net 61 in Saturday’s monthly medal, played at the Coonabarabran Golf Club.

Wally Tighe, Craig Bennell, Claire Brown, Anthony Jones, Brad Weatherall and Matthew Edwards were bright and colourful when playing the 72-hole ‘Longest Day Challenge’, raising funds for the Cancer Council.

Over the Odds CENTRAL & WESTERN RACING by COL HODGES Mudgee Races Friday, 5 December Jacob Stiff had his first race ride in late winter 2025 and three months and 10 wins later he

has won a feature event – the $75,000 Big Dance Eligibility-Mudgee Cup (1400 metres) on Dances With Hooves.

Jacob, 18, hails from the village of Ballimore, outside D ubbo, a nd since beg inning his appr ent i c e s h ip w it h Dubbo trainer Michael Mulholland, has d i spl ayed i m men se ability in the saddle.

His ride at Mudgee on Friday aboard the Cameron Crockett, Scone-trained Dances With Hooves was outstanding from the outset, when he found a reasonable position after jumping from an outside barrier in the 13-horse field.

New Busi ness led from Jacenza, Walking Painting and Aimpoint

in the run to the home turn, while Dances With Hooves was beginning a move from the back half of the field.

Swooping on the outside, Dances With Hooves ($12) won by a leng th from Rematch (Aaron Bullock, $3.80), with the $2.60 favourite, Ist oleamerc ( Wi nona Costin), getting third in a photo finish from Super Helpful.

C a mer on C r o c ket t h ad e a rl ier suppl ied the qu i nel la i n the 14 0 0 metres Class 1 Showcase Ha nd icap when Ghaznavi (Jenny Duggan, $8.50) came from last to beat Jagerschnitzel (Aaron Bullock, $3) by a nose, w ith A manoah (Jean Van Overmeire, $6) a handy third.

Mudgee-based trainer Cher yl Cro ckett , the mother of Cameron Crockett, completed a big day for the family when her eight-year-old grey mare The Artefact (Winona Costin, $10 to $7), after racing near the front, beat the leader, B a rco o R iver (Ja ke P racey-Holmes, $17 ), and Halo Phenomena (Aaron Bullock, $3.50 equal fav) in the 1200 metres Benchmark 58 Handicap.

T he father-anddaughter trainer partners, Brett Cavanough and Georgie Cavanough, from Scone, landed a winning double with Master Speed and Saratoga Power.

In the 1200 metres Maiden Plate, Master Speed ( K ody Nest or,

$11) f inished quickly f rom last t o ac cou nt for Bellerata (Mikayla Weir, $6) and Marebello (Grant Buckley, $3.70), while Kody Nestor was also aboard Saratoga Power ($3.80 to $7), a strong-finishing winner o ve r T he D r a m at i s t (Leeshelle Small, $14) a nd Strat i f ied (Ja ke Pracey-Holmes, $6) in the 120 0 metres Cup Day Sprint.

T he other w i n ners wer e b oth r idden by Gra nt Buck ley – the Tracey Bartley, Wyongtrained Banyan T ree ($2.8 0 favourite) and Butterfly Style ($4.80), tra i ned at Kembla Grange by Mitchell Beer and George Carpenter).

Twilight Bowls wraps up in festive style The Coonabarabran Bowling Club’s Twilight Bowls competition wrapped up with a special Christmas touch on Friday, 5 December.

by MOLLY SHANNON Te a m s g at h e re d dressed in their best Christmas outfits – or trees, in some cases – to t r y t h e i r h a n d at winning the bestdressed prize.

O ve r t h e l a s t few months, Twilight Bowls has been constantly running with 12 sides.

O r g a n i s e r, To n y Antaw said that in 2026 there will be plenty of lawn bowls for all.

“We will start twilight bowls back up towards the end of Februar y next year, and keep it open for another six weeks,” Tony said.

“It’s a great opportunity for these g u y s to j u s t p l a y a session while they’re m o re i nvo l ve d i n it.

That’s where they start – play the social stuff, then come in and play the competitions, “I’m too busy normally cooking

the barbecue or organising the bowls, but people love their bowls. Once they get hooked on it, they keep coming back. “ We’ve g ot l ot s of bow l i ng events co m i n g u p. E a r l y i n the new yea r we’ve got pennants, then we have ou r big Easte r Tournament, that’s got $80 0 0 wor th of prize money, “Then, we star t getting into our own

m a j o r co m p et i t i o n s a n d t h e r e ’ s probably Zone Force competitions coming up as well. So, there’s always plenty of bowls.

Tony said everyone is welcome to co m e a l o n g to t h e Coonabarabran B ow l i n g Cl u b to t r y their hand at bowls.

“We’re always here to help out, we’ve got some bowls sets out the shed there where anyone can use.”

Ruby Overall, Toni Overall, Wally Tighe and Jamie Overall.

Kylie Wham, Kim Morris, Pope Anderson, Mark Watton and Mark Wilson.

Ruby McBain, Sheree Emmott, Donna Howard, Jo Milsom, Jan Evans and Sandra Talle.

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Evie steps up to State 7’s rugby Local sporting talent Evie Matthews has capped off a remarkable season with selection to the NSW Rugby Sevens squad.

by LIZ CUTTS Fresh from representing in the Cook Islands at the Ra ro 7’s tou r na m ent, the young Ba radine athlete is becoming well k n ow n fo r h e r s peed and determination on the f ield. Now, she i s stepping onto a bigger stage as she continues to make her home town proud.

Evie travel led to the Cook Islands in O cto b e r fo r a th re e day tournament, where her team went through undefeated to win the grand final 44-0 against Redcliffe.

“Playing rugby in the

Co o k I s l a n d s wa s a n amazing experience,” Evie said. “ H a v i n g t h e opportunity to play my first international rugby to u r n a m e nt w i t h t h e Pacific Nomads Under 16s was fantastic. There was a lot of training to do to build our team, but we got a l ot of time to acclimatise to the conditions, which helped as the humidity was extreme.

“The tournament was a great place for me to ex pe r ience w hat international rugby was about.”

On her return home, Evie t r ia l l ed fo r the

Coach Sarah Byrne presented Evie with her team jersey.

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NSW Sevens Under 15s at Mudgee to play at E ndeavou r Pa r k , Cronulla, and as a result was selected to play.

She travelled to Cronulla to p a r t i ci p ate i n t h e d eve l o p m e nt s q u a d, where her team played fou r games aga i nst

other Sydney teams.

Evie said she was thrilled to be selected fo r the NSW Rugby Sevens’ squad, calling it a dream opportunity after lots of hard work and dedication to the sport. She said the callup left her both excited

and grateful, and she’s eager to learn from the h i g h - l eve l c o a c h i n g and compete alongside some of the state’s top emerging players. “ B e i n g s e l e cte d to play for the NSW Rugby Sevens U15’s squad was a huge surpr ise, but I

am glad my hard work i s bei ng noticed and starting to pay off,” Evie added. “ I i ntend to keep playing rugby, training hard and chipping away at becoming a professional player. “ I would to thank

Evie Matthews (back, second from left) played with the Pacific Nomads under 16’s team in the Cook Islands.

ever yone who is supporting and backing m e, es p e ci a l l y t h ose w h o h ave s po n so red me. “ I h o p e m y achievement will inspire other young athletes in the community to chase their sporting goals.”

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Kamala Wheeler announced as recipient of volunteer award The Centre for Volunteering has recognised the remarkable contributions of Kamala Wheeler, leading senior operator at the Moree NSW State Emergency Service Unit, naming her the 2025 Adult Volunteer of the Year.

The award was among several honours announced at a ceremony in Sydney last week.

With nearly 40 years of service, Kamala has been a pivotal rescuer, trainer, and leader across the North West region.

She has led major flood recovery operations in Moree and Garah, supported frontline crews during Cyclone Alfred, and ran regular weekend training courses to strengthen capability of volunteers across the region.

Kamala is also a passionate advocate for developing the next generation of emergency responders.

Through her involvement in the Girls on Fire program, she helps young people aged 15 to 19 build confidence and develop essential disaster management and emergency response skills.

NSW SES Commissioner Mike Wassing congratulated Kamala on her achievements and thanked her for her decades of service.

“We proudly congratulate Kamala on this wellearned honour and thank her for her remarkable contribution to the NSW SES. Her leadership, dedication and commitment make her an invaluable member of our organisation,” Comm Wassing said.

“We also extend our sincere thanks to The Centre for Volunteering for celebrating the work of volunteers across the state.”

The Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate said Kamala is an exceptional, third generation emergency volunteer who has gone above and beyond for her local community for more than 40 years.

“She has led flood recovery operations, supported frontline crews during Cyclone Alfred and is helping to mentor the next generation of emergency volunteers across the state’s north-west,” Ms Rygate said.

“She is a very deserving recipient of the 2025 NSW Adult Volunteer of the Year Award.”

Kamala Wheeler is congratulated by NSW SES Deputy Commissioner Debbie Platz on receiving the 2025 Adult Volunteer of the Year award at The Centre for Volunteering’s state-wide ceremony held in Sydney last week. Photo credit: Salty Dingo

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New police housing in Barwon communities Nineteen new NSW Police Force Housing homes will be constructed in nine communities throughout the Barwon electorate.

The details were confirmed by Member for Barwon Roy Butler’s office late last week in response to a question on notice from Mr Butler in relation to the issue.

The properties will all be four-bedroom homes.

One will be allocated for Coonabarabran, four for Walgett, two for Lightning Ridge, one for Brewarrina, three for Bourke, two for Nyngan, one for Wilcannia, three for Cobar and two for Condobolin.

Mr Butler welcomed the government’s response.

“Key worker housing is a major choke point for growing our population in Barwon,” he said.

“Without secure and appropriate accommodation, it becomes even more difficult to attract and retain officers in tight housing and rental markets.

“It is reassuring to see plans in place for

nine of our communities, where police can live locally, be a part of the community they serve and respond quickly to emergencies.

“Recruiting and retaining police officers in rural and remote areas depends on having suitable housing available.

“These new homes will make a real difference to community safety and stability.”

Roy Butler, Member for Barwon.

Teens charged after attempted break and enter in Moree

Police news

Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly entering a residential property with intent to commit an indictable offence in Moree.

About 12.45am on Friday, December 5, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home on Boston Street, following reports of youths being on their property.

Police arrived and were told a group of youths had allegedly attempted to enter the residence through a side door before fleeing the scene.

A woman in her 30s was inside the home at the time, however, was uninjured during the incident.

Following inquiries, shortly after, police located a 15-year-old boy allegedly hiding in a backyard on Calgorm Street, Moree.

He was arrested and taken to Moree Police Station where he was charged with enter building/land with intent to commit indictable offence, enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse, and breach of bail.

The teenager faced a children’s court on

Friday, December 5, where he was formally refused bail to face a children’s court on Thursday, December 18.

Following further inquiries, shortly after, police – with assistance from the Dog Unit – located a further two boys – aged 14 and 15 – in a hedge at a residence on Boston Street, Moree.

The teenagers were arrested and taken to Moree Police Station where the 14-yearold was charged with enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse, enter building/land with intent to commit indictable offence, and breach of bail.

He was refused bail to face a children’s court on Friday, December 5, where he was granted conditional bail to face a children’s court on Thursday, January 22.

The 15-year-old was charged with enter building/land with intent to commit indictable offence, enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse, and breach of bail, and was refused bail to face a children’s court on Friday, December 5, where he was granted conditional bail to face a children’s court on Thursday, January 22.

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2025 NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO COMPETITION: First place, Sleeping on Cloud 9, Kiana Waters, Victor Harbor. More photos on page 5.

Sweet ag scene wows judges A heartwarming image of a kelpie sleeping on freshly shorn wool has won the 2025 National Agriculture Day photography and video competition, in a record year for entries.

The serene photo depicts red kelpie “Hazel” taking a break from yarding sheep with a kip on a pile of fresh wool. Photographer Kiana Waters captured the moment in a bustling South Australian shearing shed in Victor Harbor where she was working with her partner while they travelled around Australia.

“I decided to take my camera with me to capture some images as this is something I’ve never experienced before,” Kiana said. “After watching Hazel move the lambs with her owner into the next pens ready for the shearers, I noticed she would make herself cosy on the wool until she was needed again. This was a moment that needed to be captured.”

The annual competition is run by the National Farmers’ Federation and sponsored

by Syngenta as part of National Agriculture Day celebrations.

Six winning entries will now share in $5000 worth of prizes, thanks to Syngenta.

NFF president Hamish McIntyre congratulated the winners and entrants.

“We had more than 630 entries in this year’s competition, making it the biggest year since we started the comp in 2021,” Mr McIntyre said.

“It was hard to pick a winner, but I think the winning image speaks for itself.

“A huge thank you to everyone who supported this competition and National Agriculture Day.” National Agriculture Day is held on the third Friday of November each year.

“This competition is such a fantastic way to celebrate Ag Day, and it has been great to be involved for yet another year,” said David Van Ryswyk, managing director, Syngenta ANZ. LEFT: Second place, First Load at First Light, Connor Smith, Winton Qld. “The first truck in the lineup was a truck I sold to a mate who asked me to come up and take some photos.

It was just on dawn and I got this shot of the trucks lining up for loading.”

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Golden moments: GrainGrowers calendar photography competition winners capture the beauty of the bush If a picture tells a thousand words, then the winning shots in the GrainGrowers annual Calendar Competition deliver a compelling visual story about the Australian grain industry.

Judged independently, the winners include • First place - $1000 - Philip Down (Speed, VIC) – “Evening Barley”. Judge’s comment: A beautifully lit image that draws the viewer straight into the golden crop. The depth, warmth and gentle stillness make it a peaceful and captivating scene.

• Second place - $500 - Mindy Hussey (Goondiwindi, QLD) – “Golden Tonnes”. Judge’s comment: A wide, open scene that captures a striking moment of machinery moving together across the field. The timing and scale give the image a strong visual impact.

• Third place: $250 - Georgie Hamilton (Wee Waa, NSW) – “Super Harvest Moon”. Judge’s comment: A clever and visually appealing composition that frames the moon with grain heads, creating a quiet, beautifully timed moment.

• People’s Choice Award: $250 - Carly Egan (Milbrulong, NSW) – “The Next Generation”.

In addition to the prize winners, the top 12 selected images will now be featured in the upcoming 2026 GrainGrowers Calendar.

Winning entries will also receive industry-wide exposure through GrainGrowers’ publications and

social media channels.

GrainGrowers’ chief executive officer Shona Gawel, said the competition was extremely popular and had been running for well over a decade.

“The images really do help to capture the uniqueness of what happens on our grain farms across the country and the wide abundance of interesting subject matter.”

“The entries never fail to surprise and highlight not only the hard work, but the beauty of the changing landscapes across our grain growing regions,” Ms Gawel said.

“Another year proving not only are our Aussie grain growers the best in the world, but they can also turn their hand to award winning photography as well.”

RIGHT: First place winner - Philip Down from Speed, Victoria, ‘Evening Barley’.

FAR LEFT: Second place was awarded to Mindy Hussey from Goondiwindi, Queensland” Golden Tonnes”.

LEFT: Third place winner was awarded to Georgie Hamilton from Wee Waa, NSW, “A Super Harvest Moon”.

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Rescue Three new members welcomed to helicopter busy in the Regional Development Australia North West At 1:30pm on Friday, December 5, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a single vehicle accident north of Moree near the Queensland border.

A man aged in his 20s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for head and chest injuries before being transported to the John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition. **** At 8pm on Monday, December 1, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance on an inter-hospital transfer from Moree Hospital to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

A woman aged in her 50s, suffering a medical condition, was stabilised by hospital staff and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to Tamworth. **** At 8.30pm on Friday, November 28, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Moree.

A man aged in his 30s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team for multiple lacerations following a dog bite before being transported to Tamworth Base Hospital. **** At 11pm on Tuesday, December 2, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to a motor vehicle accident at Burren Junction, west of Wee Waa. A man aged in his 20s was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics on scene for multiple injuries before being transport by road to Wee Waa to meet the helicopters critical care medical team.

The man was further treated and stabilised for multiple injuries before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.

A new look Regional Development Australia Northern Inland committee has been announced.

It is a diverse mix of quality people from a range of backgrounds, ages, skills and experiences, coming from across the New England North West to support our region’s growth, according to chairman Russell Stewart, of Narrabri.

“I am delighted to announce three new outstanding members who put their hands up to serve their region; David Crough, of Tamworth, Melanie Squires, of Inverell, and Murray Amos, of Moree,” he said.

Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories, Kristy McBain reappointed Mr Stewart earlier this year and his term will conclude on December 31, 2027.

“I congratulate continuing committee member James Pryor, of Armidale, for moving up into the deputy chairman position,” Mr Stewart said.

“With thanks to Les Knox, of

Narrabri, and Charlotte Hoddle, of Gunnedah, for their continued terms.”

“Making it on to the RDANI committee does not yield a hefty payday.

“These are people who have put their hands up for all the right reasons. They are passionate about their region and want to help build the best possible path forwards.”

David Crough currently works as the NBN Co local manager – Hunter New England and has more than 20 years of leadership experience across the energy and telecommunications sectors. He brings to the table expertise in governance, performance, stakeholder engagement and outcome delivery.

Melanie Squires is CEO of Community College Northern Inland based in Inverell, a not-for-profit Registered Training Organisation operating across regional and remote communities in the Northern Inland region. With leadership and compliance expertise,

Ms Squires has delivered regional wins in education, training and workforce development.

Murray Amos is the development manager for Regional Growth NSW Development Corporation. As acting director of planning and development at Moree Plains Shire Council he oversaw the council’s planning and building, environment and compliance, building maintenance, waste management, weeds and special projects sections. He has been responsible for major local government projects and efficiency improvements. Like his fellow RDANI committee members, he has strong community connections and public engagement experience.

Mr Stewart reiterated that RDA Northern Inland’s committee have deep roots in regional NSW and that they share an enthusiasm to support the growth of ‘our region’.

“Ours is one of the most respected RDAs in Australia,” he said.

“We get things done. We don’t get bogged down in negativity and we are fortunate to have cohesive continuity from some of the most skilled, experienced and longest serving staff in the national RDA network.”

RDANI executive director Nathan Axelsson said the new committee members inspire optimism.

“We’ve had some great community contributors on our committee who gave years of dedicated services, people like Les Parsons and Mal Peters, of Inverell, or former Liverpool Plains Shire Mayor Ian Lobsey, Professor Neil Argent at UNE and Susannah Pearse, now mayor of Moree. Yet, I think we now have a broader range of contemporary expertise and backgrounds than ever before, which bodes well for the region.

“The next chapter for Northern Inland NSW is encouraging because they are all on the same page yet bring different perspectives to the table.”

RDANI executive director Nathan Axelsson with the new look leadership team including Murray Amos (Moree), Fiona Barden (Walcha), Charlotte Hoddle (Gunnedah), deputy chairman James Pryor (Armidale), chairman Russell Stewart (Narrabri), Les Knox (Narrabri), Melanie Squires (Inverell) and David Crough (Tamworth).

Driver dies in single vehicle fatality at Warialda Rail

Police news

Elderly man allegedly assaulted during home invasion A driver has died after a sin- the scene.

Two teenage boys have been charged under Operation Soteria following an alleged home invasion in Collarenebri.

About 11.40am on Sunday, November 30, police were called to a house on Herbert Street following reports of a home invasion.

Officers attached to Central North Police District attended and were told a boy allegedly entered the home, where an 85-year-old man was assaulted and had his car keys stolen.

The boy then allegedly left the

scene in the man’s vehicle before the arrival of police.

Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A short time later, police stopped the vehicle on Queen Street, Collarenebri.

The two occupants – boys aged 15 and 16 – ran from the vehicle.

They were arrested nearby following a foot pursuit and taken to Walgett Police Station.

The 16-year-old boy was charged

with aggravated enter dwelling with intent - use corporal violence, enter dwelling with intent (steal), take and drive conveyance without consent of owner and driver never licensed.

He was refused bail and appeared before a children’s court on Monday, December 1.

The 15-year-old boy was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.

He was granted conditional bail to appear before a children’s court on Monday, December 8.

gle-vehicle crash at Warialda Rail, about 80km east of Moree.

Emergency services were called to Allan Cunningham Road, just before 11pm on Monday, December 1, and found a vehicle had left the roadway at the Oakey Creek bridge crossing, overturned and rolled into a creek and caught fire.

Rural Fire Service officers attended and extinguished the fire.

An examination of the vehicle revealed the driver had died at

Officers attached to New England Police District established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Information is managed on a confidential basis.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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More images from photo competitions

As reported on page 2 and 3 of this edition, the winners of the 2025 National Agriculture Day photography and video competition and the GrainGrowers annual Calendar Competition were recently announced.

Photos are featured on pages 2 and 3 as well as below, capturing the beauty of the bush and the agriculture industry.

GRAINGROWERS ANNUAL CALENDAR COMPETITION: The People’s Choice Award goes to the photographer who has taken the most popular shot, as voted for by people on the GrainGrowers website. This year’s People Choice Award winner is Carly Egan from Milbrulong, NSW, “The Next Generation”.

ABOVE, 2025 NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY PHOTO AND VIDEO COMPETITION RUNNER-UP: Jack Mckibbin “Harvest 25”, Gilgandra, NSW.“I took this photo with the drone during harvest ’25 on one of the more open paddocks. I figured it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get a bird’s-eye look at the header chipping away at the crop — a view you don’t usually get to see.” More runners-up photos - narrabricourier.com.au 2025 NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DAY PHOTO AND VIDEO COMPETITION RUNNER-UP: Arlie Becker “We Grow Together”, Dulacca, QLD. “We have a Brahman stud and this is a young bull Crown JA Texaco that we bred and later sold. He and our 2-year-old daughter had a very special bond.

Whenever we would go up the paddock he would come looking for her for a pat and cuddle. We love our Brahmans for their beautiful nature.”

Stephanie Cameron was recently appointed as the New England North West regional director for the state’s peak advocacy body, Business NSW.

Stephanie Cameron to Proposal to reduce rural lead Business NSW New speed limits will not proceed England North West

Stephanie Cameron has been appointed as the New England North West regional director for peak business advocacy body, Business NSW. Steph brings with her almost two decades of business ownership experience and more than 30 years of living and working in the region.

An accomplished science and business leader, she has spent more than 25 years working across laboratory operations, governance, sustainability, and community leadership.

As the manager of a NATA-accredited laboratory servicing agricultural, environmental, and geotechnical sectors nationally, she has been widely recognised for driving innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability initiatives.

Her extensive involvement in boards, community organisations, and professional councils demonstrates her deep commitment to the region and its future.

In her role, Steph is keen to drive the strategic and policy agenda for the New England North West, ensuring priorities of business across the region are clearly understood and strongly represented.

A proactive advocate for business, she will work closely with regional leaders to shape long-term planning, champion

investment, and push for the infrastructure needed to support sustainable growth across the New England North West.

“I am excited to take on the role of regional director and be a strong advocate for businesses across the New England North West. My focus will be on representing the region’s needs and priorities to help advance the investment, infrastructure, and policies that support sustainable growth and prosperity into the future,” Steph said.

Key focus areas under Steph’s leadership will include: Reducing the cost of doing business, including energy, payroll, fuel and compliance costs; cutting housing red tape, with a focus on liveability, availability, and planning delays; supporting AI enablement, with an emphasis on ethical use and data security; and addressing critical workforce shortages affecting business resilience and growth.

Steph is a strong advocate for borderless collaboration, bringing together business, industry, community, and government to support a region that is “fit for the future.”

Through her leadership, Business NSW New England North West will drive advocacy efforts that amplify the voice of business across the New England North West.

A federal government proposal to reduce speed limits on rural roads will not proceed after widespread condemnation across country Australia.

At a meeting of infrastructure and transport ministers, the change was also met with opposition by state representatives.

The abandonment of the concept has been welcomed by parliamentarians representing Narrabri Shire in both state and federal parliaments.

Reduced speed limits on regional roads were slated as part of a national road safety strategy.

State Member for Barwon Roy Butler said such a change would have an unacceptable impact on the daily lives of country people.

“A lower speed limit means longer trips and less time in the day for family, community and work. It would increase the isolation that many country people experience, which has its own negative health impacts,” Mr Butler said.

Mr Butler, who raised the proposal in state parliament in November, asked for signatures in support of the statement that “country people deserve respect for our ability to drive to local conditions, and we reject this nanny-state proposal to remove our freedoms”.

Mr Butler’s petition had amassed nearly 3000 signatures in just two weeks.

Mr Butler shared the strong re-

sponse to the petition with the NSW Minister for Roads and Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison.

Ms Aitchison was one of the voices telling the federal government that this proposal would not fly.

The federal government has since told the road safety agency not to proceed with the plan to lower speed limits.

“I thank Minister Aitchison for paying attention to the results of my petition and listening to country people when we say that lower speed limits would reduce our quality of life,” said Mr Butler.

“I congratulate those who took the time to add their signature to my petition; together, we have shown our strength and managed to block this damaging proposal,” said Mr Butler.

Federally, more than 11,000 submissions were received during public consultation on the matter.

As part of the proposal, it suggested reducing speed limits on some sealed roads to 70, 80 or 90 kilometres per hour. Unsealed roads would be between 70 and 80 kmh.

Member for Parkes Jamie Chaffey said the decision to quietly drop the policy is an admission that the federal government has failed to address the real issue of fixing dangerous, crumbling regional roads.

“This plan was a diversion from the fact that road funding has fallen a long way behind what is needed to maintain regional roads,” Mr Chaffey said. “Safety

issues cannot be addressed by asking people to slow down to drive around potholes.

“Cutting speed limits would have been a lazy substitute for real road investment.

“The amount of necessary funding that has been knocked back through Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements in the past three to four years is staggering at about $150 million.

“Councils cannot meet these enormous costs, and they should not be expected to.”

Addressing the concept early in November, federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King said the proposal was not a new idea.

“Reviewing these limits has been on the road safety agenda since at least 2018, when the National Party held this portfolio,” Ms King said.

“The 2018-2020 National Road Safety Action Plan identified this as its first priority action: ‘Review speed limits on high risk regional and remote roads, in consultation with the community’.

“Our government remains firmly committed to improving road safety through investment, partnership and informed policy initiatives. We also recognise that maintaining our roads is just as important as building new ones.”

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Friday, December 12 ABC TV

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) 11.05 The Forsytes. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Newsreader. Final. (M) 2.00 Grand Designs Australia. 3.00 QI. (PG) 3.30 Nigella Bites.

3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand.

4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Gala.

8.30 Maigret: Maigret Comes Home Pt 2.

(Final) (M) 9.25 Hard Quiz. (Final) (PG) 9.55 Crime Night! (Final) 10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 10.55 ABC Late News. (Final) 11.15 Silent Witness: Southbay Pt 2.

(Final) (MA15+) 12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites.

9.05 Destination Flavour. 9.15 Outta Town Adventures. 10.15 Leave No Trace. (PG) 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 South America With Simon Reeve. (PG) 3.05 Going Places. (PG) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Nazca Desert Mystery. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jaws: Making A Splash In Hollywood.

8.30 William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill. (M) 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Sisi. (M) 11.40 Culprits. (MA15+) 1.50 Soldiers. (M) 3.35 Growing A Greener World. (PG) 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 7.00 Neighbours.

(PG) 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Jamie’s Cook Ahead Christmas. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 Farm To Fork.

12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 10 News: Lunchtime.

2.00 Deal Or No Deal.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

4.00 House Hunters Australia.

4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News.

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia.

9.50 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 11.00 10’s Late News.

11.25 10 News+.

12.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Cooking Up Christmas. (2020) Meagan Holder, Lamman Rucker. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials.

3.00 Beat The Chasers UK. 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Movie: The Holiday. (2006) Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law. Two women who live on opposite sides of the Atlantic impulsively switch homes for Christmas. (M) 11.10 Movie: Morbius. (2022) Jared Leto, Matt Smith, Michael Keaton. A biochemist inadvertently infects himself with a form of vampirism. (M) 1.15 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (M) 2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute.

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Movie: Christmas At Carbell Family Farm. (2024) Tamara Almeida, Cody Ray Thompson, Fiona Highet. (PG) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australia v The World.

From The Valley Pool, Brisbane.

10.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 11.30 Next Stop.

12.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG)

6.00 Children’s ABC FAMILY (22) Programs. 5.10 Big Lizard. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. Final. (PG) 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin.

(PG) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 2.10 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. (M) 3.00 Bamay. 3.30 Fashionista.

(PG) 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24.

4.40 PBS News. 5.40 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 Virgin Island. (MA15+) 10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 11.20 Married To The Music. 12.50 Letterkenny. (M) 2.15 NHK World English News.

5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 DRAMA (51) Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 The Real CSI: Miami. (M) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+) 11.15 Blue Bloods. (M) 12.15 48 Hours: Justine’s Voice. (M) 2.15 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 The Zoo. 2.30 Our Town. (PG) 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Wildlife ER. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

12.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice.

2.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 12.00 New Tricks. (M) 1.00 Movie: Nickelodeon. (1976) (PG) 3.30 Antiques Roadshow. 3.50 Movie: If I Only Had Christmas.

(2020) (G) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Antiques Downunder.

8.30 Movie: Diamonds Are Forever. (1971) Sean Connery, Jill St John. (M) 11.00 The Equalizer.

(M) 12.00 New Tricks. (M) 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: Laughter In Paradise. (1951) (G) 3.30 Seaway. (PG) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 Dr Karl’s How Things Work.

1.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 2.05 ER. (PG) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.35 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Remarkable Renovations. Final. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (M) 8.05 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG) 8.35 Movie: Fracture. (2007) (M) 10.25 ER. (PG) 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 A United Kingdom.

(2016) 8.10 Living. (2022) (PG) 10.00 Breath.

(2017) (M) 12.10 The Eight Mountains. (2022) (M) 2.45 The Movie Show. (PG) 3.45 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984) (PG) 5.10 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991) (PG) 7.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975) Jack Nicholson. (M) 10.00 La Chimera. (2023) (M) 12.35 Mothering Sunday. (2021) (MA15+) 2.30 There’s Still Tomorrow. (2023) (Italian) 4.45 The Movie Show. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 Family Feud. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 Ghosts. (PG) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (M) 2.00 Stephen Colbert.

(PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 Becker.

(PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Forrest Gump. (1994) (M) 10.10 Becker. (PG) 10.35 South Park. 11.05 Frasier.

(PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (M) 1.00 Shopping.

2.30 Bold. (PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping. 5.30 Joseph Prince.

7MATE (64) 3.30 Billy The Exterminator.

6.00 Morning ABC NEWS (24) Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 5.00 ABC News. Final. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Evening News. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Heywire. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business. Final. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 The Best Of Asia News Week. Final. 11.00 News. 11.30 Breakfast Couch. Final. 12.00 News. 12.15 The Cloud Under The Sea. (PG) 1.15 News. 1.30 Close Of Business. Final. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning SBS FOOD (33) Programs. 2.00 Easy Eats. 2.30 On Country Kitchen. 3.00 My Greek Table. (PG) 3.30 The Chef’s Garden. (PG) 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. (PG) 4.30 My Market Kitchen.

(PG) 5.00 Freshly Picked. (PG) 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. (PG) 6.00 Nigella Kitchen. 6.30 Marcus At Christmas. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 The Chocolate Queen Christmas Special. 8.30 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Christmas. (PG) 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(PG) 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 NITV (34) Yorky Billy. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus.

3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 Living Black. 6.10 Bamay. 6.40 Tales From Zambia.

7.29 NITV Weather. 7.30 Movie: Mee Shee: The Water Giant. (2005) (PG) 9.10 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.20 Movie: Big Momma’s House. (2000) (M) 11.05 Living Black. 11.45 Terra Nullius. (M) 12.00 Late Programs.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

COMEDY (52)

6.00 Morning Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Golden Girls. (PG)

(PG) 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Road Wars. (M) 8.30 Movie: The Last Of The Mohicans. (1992) Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe. (M) 10.55 Movie: Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. (1977) (PG) 1.55 Road Wars. (M) 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 14. Arizona Cardinals v Los Angeles Rams. Replay.

8.30 Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Talking Honey. 12.10 Pretty Little Liars. (M) 3.00 Nanny. (PG) 3.30 Seinfeld.

(PG) 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 Nanny.

(PG) 7.30 Movie: 10 Things I Hate About You. (1999) (PG) 9.30 Movie: Never Been Kissed.

(1999) (PG) 11.40 Seinfeld. (PG) 12.40 Ghost Hunters. (M) 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 7FLIX (66) Shopping. 10.00 The Food Dude. (PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 12.00 S.W.A.T. (M) 1.00 Around The World With Manu.

(PG) 3.30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PG) 4.30 The Goldbergs. (PG) 5.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.20 Movie: The Mitchells Vs The Machines.

(2021) (PG) 8.30 Movie: Grown Ups. (2010) Adam Sandler, David Spade, Chris Rock. (PG) 10.40 Movie: Happiest Season. (2020) (M) 12.50 First Dates UK. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 3.00 Pretty Hard Cases. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.00 Fixer Upper. (PG) 2.00 Restored By The Fords. 3.00 The Block. (PG) 4.00 100 Day Dream Home. 5.00 Fixer Upper.

(PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 9.30 Renovation Wild.

(PG) 10.30 Colin And Justin’s Sub Zero Reno.

(PG) 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 2.00 Renovation Wild. (PG) 3.00 Colin And Justin’s Sub Zero Reno. (PG) 4.00 Late Programs.

CLASSIFICATIONS: (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat (CC) Closed Captions PLEASE NOTE: Listings are correct at time of print and are subject to change.

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Saturday, December 13 ABC TV

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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Return To Paradise: Checking Out. (M) 1.25 Maigret: Maigret Comes Home Pt 2.

(Final) (M) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG) 3.10 Le Concert De Paris 2025.

5.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 5.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. 6.00 Back Roads: Harvey, WA. 6.30 When The War Is Over: Afghanistan. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Return To Paradise: Chapter One – Murder. (PG) 8.30 Vera: Fast Love. (M) 10.00 The Forsytes.

10.55 Bergerac. (M) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera.

7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Destination Flavour. 9.10 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 9.20 Matched. (PG) 10.10 New Zealand From A Train. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 When The World Watched. 3.25 Cycling. Cape To Cape MTB. Highlights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour.

4.35 Such Was Life. (PG) 4.45 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5.35 Britain Under The Nazis. New Series.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped. (PG) 8.40 Alpine Hotel At Christmas: Winter Wonderland – Christmas At The Palace.

9.35 Osborne House: A Royal Retreat. (PG) 10.50 The Real Spies Among Friends. (PG) 11.45 Homicide: Life On The Street. (M) 3.05 Being Beethoven. (PG) 4.10 Growing A Greener World. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 What’s Up Down Under. 6.30 Camper Deals. 7.00 Reel Action. 7.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.00 IFISH. 8.30 On The Fly. 9.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. (PG) 10.00 My Market Kitchen.

10.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

11.00 Airport 24/7. (PG) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

12.30 Farm To Fork.

1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. Final.

1.30 The Yes Experiment. (PG) 2.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures.

3.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 5.00 10 News.

6.30 The Dog House UK. (PG) 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PG) 8.40 Location, Location, Location Australia. (PG) 9.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 11.30 FBI. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 NBC Today.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Pakenham Cup Day. From Pakenham Racecourse, Victoria. Ingham Charity Raceday.

From Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney. Gateway Raceday. From Eagle Farm Racecourse, Brisbane.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Final.

10.30 Women’s Big Bash League Final PostGame. Coverage of the WBBL Final post-game.

11.00 Movie: The Rock. (1996) Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris. An FBI agent and a convict break into Alcatraz. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 It’s Academic.

5.00 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 Christmas In WA. (PG) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate.

12.30 Find My Beach House Australia. 1.00 Drive Safer. 1.30 My Way. 2.00 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (PG) 2.30 Eatwell Christmas With Emma Dean.

3.30 Getaway Presents France. (PG) 4.30 The Garden Gurus.

5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 Find My Country House Australia.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Movie: Avatar. (2009) Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver. (M) 10.45 Movie: The Domestics. (2018) Kate Bosworth, Tyler Hoechlin. (MA15+) 12.30 Getaway Presents France. (PG) 1.30 Our State On A Plate.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.00 Children’s ABC FAMILY (22) Programs. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Super Monsters. 5.35 Peter Rabbit.

6.00 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.25 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Movie: The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland. (2024) (G) 8.50 Chopped Jnr. 9.30 Fresh Off The Boat.

(PG) 10.15 Abbott Elementary. (PG) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 7.55 France 24 Feature. 8.10 NHK Newsline. 8.40 CBC The National. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. 12.00 Tiny Beautiful Things.

(M) 1.05 Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News.

5.35 Mastermind Aust. 6.35 Inside Legoland: A World Of Wonder. 7.35 Impossible Engineering.

8.30 The Count Of Monte Cristo. New Series.

10.40 Snowpiercer. (M) 12.25 Letterkenny. (M) 1.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 9.00 I DRAMA (51) Fish. 9.30 On The Fly. 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Surf Life Saving. Shaw and Partners Iron Series. Day 1. Round 1.

2.00 JAG. (PG) 3.00 Camper Deals. 3.30 Tough Tested. (PG) 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 8. Western Sydney Wanderers v Brisbane Roar. 7.00 Football Tonight.

7.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 8.

Melbourne Victory v Adelaide United.

10.00 NCIS. (M) 12.50 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 1.45 48 Hours. (M) 3.45 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 2.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG) 2.30 Better Homes. 5.00 Horse Racing. Pakenham Cup Day, Ingham Charity Raceday and Gateway Raceday.

6.00 Dog Patrol. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Hornby: A Model Empire.

(PG) 12.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 11.00 Movie: Will Any Gentleman…? (1953) (G) 12.45 Movie: The Man Who Loved Redheads. (1955) (G) 2.40 Movie: How To Stuff A Wild Bikini. (1965) (G) 4.40 Movie: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968) (G) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 Movie: Live And Let Die. (1973) Roger Moore, Yaphet Kotto. (PG) 11.00 Movie: The Thomas Crown Affair. (1968) (PG) 1.05 Movie: Man At The Top. (1973) (M) 3.00 Movie: The Man Who Loved Redheads.

(1955) (G) 4.50 The Baron. (PG)

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 1.55 ER. (PG) 2.40 Heartbreak High.

(PG) 3.25 You Can’t Ask That. (PG) 3.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) 4.40 MythBusters.

(PG) 5.30 Car S.O.S. (PG) 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.35 Ab Fab. (PG) 11.05 ER. (M) 11.50 My Family.

(PG) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+) 1.20 Ghosts. (PG) 2.50 Documentary Now! (PG) 3.10 ABC News Update. 3.15 Late Programs.

6.00 The Assassin.

(2015) (Mandarin, PG) 7.55 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991) (PG) 10.20 There’s Still Tomorrow. (2023) (Italian) 12.30 Annie’s Fire.

(2022) (French, M) 2.40 A United Kingdom.

(2016) (PG) 4.45 Delfin. (2019) (Spanish) 6.25 The Giants. (2023) Bob Brown. (PG) 8.30 Michael Collins. (1996) (M) 10.55 Erotic Stories. (MA15+) 1.05 La Chimera.

(2023) (M) 3.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975) (M)

6.00 Bold. (PG) 8.30 Ghosts. (PG) 10.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 10.30 South Park.

11.00 Ridiculousness. (M) 12.30 South Park. (M) 1.00 Home Shopping.

1.30 South Park. (M) 3.00 Home Shopping.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Blokesworld. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 News.

1.30 Breakfast Couch. Final. 2.00 News. 2.30 Heywire. 3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening.

3.55 News. 4.25 Boyer Lecture Series. 5.00 News. 5.30 The Best Of Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Culture By Design. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Compass. (PG) 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Deep Time. 9.00 Nightly News.

9.30 The Pacific. 10.00 Late News Weekend.

10.30 World This Week. Final. 11.00 News.

11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Mary Berry’s Ultimate Christmas. (PG) 3.35 Rick’s Food Heroes: Christmas. (PG) 4.45 Jamie’s Italian Christmas. 5.40 Fast, Fresh And Easy Food. (PG) 6.10 Sachie’s Kitchen. (PG) 6.35 Hairy Bikers Go Local. (PG) 7.40 Nigellissima Christmas Special. 8.45 Easy Christmas Countdown. 9.40 A Cook’s Tour. (M) 10.35 Wild Game Kitchen. 11.30 Fast, Fresh And Easy Food. (PG) 12.00 Sachie’s Kitchen. (PG) 12.30 Hairy Bikers Go Local. (PG) 1.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.20 Tales From Zambia. 2.10 Living Black. 2.50 Movie: The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter. (1990) (PG) 4.30 Faboriginal. (PG) 5.00 The Coolbaroo Club. (PG) 6.00 The Barber. (PG) 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 The Other Side. (PG) 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 Movie: Black Water. (2007) (M) 10.05 Australian Music Vault: Emma Donovan.

(PG) 11.15 Speak No Maori. (PG) 12.00 Cultural Connections Immersion Festival. (PG) 1.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. (PG) 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. (PG) 3.00 Motor Racing. Sunraysia Safari. 4.00 Desert Collectors. (PG) 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Grown Ups 2. (2013) (PG) 9.30 Movie: The Kingdom. (2007) (MA15+) 11.50 Storage Wars. (PG) 12.20 Counting Cars. (PG) 1.20 Pawn Stars. (PG) 2.30 Bogan Hunters. (MA15+) 3.30 Duck Dynasty. (PG) 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7FLIX (66) 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 The

Food Dude. (PG) 11.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 12.00 Yummy Mummies. (PG) 1.00 Starstruck. (PG) 2.30 Extended Family.

(PG) 3.00 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars.

(PG) 4.30 Monkeys Make You Laugh Out Loud.

(PG) 5.25 Movie: A Dog’s Purpose. (2017) (PG) 7.30 Movie: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022) (PG) 10.00 Movie: Erin Brockovich. (2000) (M) 12.45 Emergency Call. (M) 1.30 Fresh TV. 2.00 Shopping. 3.00 Pretty Hard Cases. (M)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Jeopardy! UK. (PG)

9.00 Movie: Random Acts Of Christmas. (2019) (G) 10.50 Motor Racing. FIA Formula E World Championship. Round 1. Highlights. 12.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. St Louis Blues v Chicago Blackhawks. 2.40 Soccer. English Premier League. Arsenal v Brentford. 4.40 Australian Roulette. (PG) 5.30 Movie: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004) (PG) 7.30 Movie: The Hunger Games. (2012) (M) 10.20 The Winter King. (MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.30 Colin And Justin’s Sub

Zero Reno. (PG) 2.30 Barnwood Builders. 3.30 Find My Country House Canada. (PG) 4.30 Renovation Wild. (PG) 5.30 My Lottery Dream Home. (PG) 6.30 Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker. (PG) 7.30 Farmhouse Fixer. (PG) 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Lakefront Empire. (PG) 11.30 Renovation Aloha.

(PG) 12.30 House Hunters. 1.00 Barnwood Builders. 2.00 Lakefront Empire. (PG) 3.00 House Hunters Int. 4.00 Late Programs.

Sunday, December 14 ABC TV

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (PG) 10.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG) 10.30 World This Week. Final.

11.00 Compass. (PG) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News.

12.30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. 1.25 Gardening Australia. 2.25 Nigella’s Christmas Table. 3.25 Long Lost Family. 4.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 Grand Designs Australia: Hunter Valley.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) 8.50 The Forsytes. (Final) (PG) 9.45 Return To Paradise: Chapter One – Murder. (PG) 10.40 When The War Is Over: Changi. (PG) 11.10 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Fiona Wood. (PG) 11.40 Nigella’s Christmas Table.

12.40 Rage. (MA15+) 3.05 Dream Gardens.

3.40 The Art Of. (PG) 4.10 Gardening Australia.

5.10 Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (PG)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 APAC Weekly. 7.30 France 24 English News.

8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 9.10 Matched. (PG) 10.00 Secrets Of The Deadly T-Rex. (PG) 11.00 Secrets Of The Terror Whale. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 3.35 Ethnic Business Awards. 5.35 Britain Under The Nazis.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. (PG) 8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (PG) 10.40 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings: George II Warrior King. (PG) 11.35 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future: ’90s And Arrival Of Australian Fashion Week. (PG) 1.05 Empires Of New York. (M) 3.35 Dishing It Up Christmas Special. (PG) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 APAC Weekly.

6.00 Mass For You At Home. 6.30 Key Of David. (PG) 7.00 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church. 7.30 Cannonball Run Down Under. (PG) 8.00 Intrepid Adventures. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture.

9.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient.

10.00 Farm To Fork.

10.30 The Dog Academy. (PG) 11.30 Jamie’s Cook Ahead Christmas.

12.30 Surf Life Saving. Shaw And Partners Iron Series. Day 2. Eliminator round.

From Newcastle Beach, NSW. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 12.

Melbourne United v Sydney Kings.

From John Cain Arena, Melbourne.

4.30 Deal Or No Deal.

5.00 10 News.

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 William And Harry: The Rise And Fall. (PG) 9.00 FBI. (M) 11.00 10 News+.

12.00 NCIS. (M) 1.00 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 NBC Today.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Beretts Tour De Cure. (PG) 1.00 Movie: A Christmas Number One. (2021) Freida Pinto, Iwan Rheon. (PG) 3.30 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 1.

Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers.

From Optus Stadium, Perth.

10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match.

11.00 7NEWS Spotlight.

12.00 The Queen Unseen. (PG) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG) 1.30 Harry’s Practice.

2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 3.30 Fireman Sam. 3.50 Kiri And Lou. 3.55 Knee High Spies. 4.20 Millie Magnificent. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior.

5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Stick Man. 5.40 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Movie: Niko: Beyond The Northern Lights. (2024) (PG) 8.55 Movie: A Boy Called Christmas. (2021) (PG) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 Bamay. 2.20 Jeopardy! 4.25 Fashionista. 4.35 WorldWatch. 5.05 PBS Washington Week.

5.35 Road To Change. 6.05 Movie: Miyazaki, Spirit Of Nature. (2024) (PG) 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. (M) 8.30 The Count Of Monte Cristo. (M) 9.35 Rama X: The Mysterious King Of Thailand. 10.40 Liaison. (M) 11.40 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. (PG) 12.40 Am I Being Unreasonable? (MA15+) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Reel Action. 8.30 Pooches At Play. 9.30 Roads Less Travelled. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 JAG. (PG) 4.00 IFISH. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 12. Brisbane Bullets v Perth Wildcats.

6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M) 12.15 48 Hours: Dead Girls Don’t Talk. (M) 2.15 Home Shopping.

7TWO (62) 9.30 The Great Australian

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. (M) 2.50 Heartbreak High.

(PG) 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Car S.O.S. (PG) 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

7.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.35 QI. (M) 8.05 Louis Theroux: Altered States. (M) 9.10 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen.

(PG) 10.10 ER. (M) 10.55 My Family. (PG) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+) 12.30 QI. (PG) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014) 7.45 The Giants. (2023) 10.00 La Chimera. (2023) 12.25 Michael Collins. (1996) 2.55 The Movie Show. (PG) 3.30 Murder Party.

(2022) (French, PG) 5.25 All At Sea. (2010) (PG) 7.00 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982) 8.30 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005) Anthony Hopkins.

(PG) 10.50 Blow Dry. (2001) (M) 12.30 I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997) (MA15+) 2.20 My Policeman. (2022) (MA15+) 4.20 If Life Gives You Lemons. (2018) (Italian, M)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

8.00 Frasier. (PG) 10.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.35 Frasier. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 12.00 South Park. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30 South Park. (M) 3.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 News.

1.30 World This Week. Final. 2.00 News. 2.30 Deep Time. 3.00 News. 3.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (PG) 4.00 News. 4.30 Landline. 5.00 ABC News With Auslan. Final. 5.30 News Regional.

Final. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Play On. Final. 7.00 National News. 7.30 The Whitlam Dismissal: 50 Years On. 8.00 News Tonight.

8.35 If You’re Listening. 9.00 Nightly News.

9.30 Expanse: Nowhere Man. 10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.35 Rick’s Food Heroes: Christmas. (PG) 3.40 American Adventure. (PG) 4.45 A New Zealand Food Story. (PG) 5.10 Food Trail: South Africa.

5.35 Masters Of Savours. (PG) 6.35 Spanish Adventures. (PG) 7.30 Tales From A Kitchen Garden. 8.00 Hong Kong Gourmet. (PG) 8.30 Cornwall. (PG) 9.30 A Cook’s Tour. (PG) 10.30 Wild Game Kitchen. (PG) 11.30 American Adventure. (PG) 12.35 A New Zealand Food Story. (PG) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.45 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 2.50 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 3.55 Walkabouts. 4.20 Johnny Warren’s Football Mission. (PG) 5.20 Australian Music Vault: Emma Donovan. (PG) 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 The American Buffalo. (PG) 8.30 Rock Prophet: Link Wray. 10.05 Movie: The Tracker. (2002) (M) 11.50 The Mountain Of Sgaana. 12.00 Nothing Compares: Sinead O’Connor. (M) 1.40 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22)

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

ABC NEWS (24)

VICELAND (31)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

DRAMA (51)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Doorstep. (PG) 10.00 Escape To The Country.

1.00 Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG) 2.30 Escape To The Country. 5.30 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 7.00 St John Ambulance Carols By Candlelight. (PG) 9.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Heathrow. (PG) 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Our Town. (PG) 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Fishing Addiction.

(PG) 2.00 Tackling Australia. (PG) 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. (PG) 3.00 Duck Dynasty. (PG) 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. (PG) 5.00 Counting Cars.

(PG) 6.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Elysium. (2013) Matt Damon. (MA15+) 10.45 Movie: Monster Hunter. (2020) (M) 12.50 Blokesworld. (PG) 1.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 2.30 Border Security: Int. (PG) 3.30 Border Security. (PG) 5.00 NFL. NFL. Week 15.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7FLIX (66) 11.00 Monkeys Make You

Laugh Out Loud. (PG) 12.00 Extended Family.

(PG) 12.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PG) 1.30 Emergency Call. (PG) 2.00 New Idea Test Kitchen. 2.30 Sean’s Kitchen. (PG) 3.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 5.30 Dog Patrol. (PG) 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 10.30 Bones. (M) 12.30 Grimm. (MA15+) 3.00 Zero Hour. (M)

NBN

(8, 80)

6.00 Hello SA. (PG) 6.30 A Current Affair. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cross Court. 10.30 GolfBarons. 11.00 Fishing Australia.

11.30 Explore TV. 12.00 Movie: Destination Christmas.

(2022) (PG) 2.00 The 59th Annual Country Music Association Awards. (PG) 4.00 Great Getaways. (PG) 5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 RBT. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tipping Point: Celebrity Special. (PG) 8.10 Events That Changed Australia: Black Saturday. (M) 9.20 Red Eye. New Series. (M) 11.20 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners: Robertson. (M) 12.10 Wild Cards. (M) 1.00 Explore TV: Philippines.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 The Garden Gurus.

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30

9GEM (82) The Incredible Journey. (PG)

9.00 Turning Point. (PG) 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Movie: A Man About The House. (1947) (PG) 12.25 Movie: Hawaii.

(1966) (PG) 3.45 Movie: On The Beach. (1959) (PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Man With The Golden Gun. (1974) Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland. (PG) 11.05 Mrs Sidhu Investigates. (M) 1.05 Movie: How To Stuff A Wild Bikini. (1965) (G) 3.05 Movie: On The Beach. (1959) (PG) 5.50 Explore.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 11.20 Motor Racing.

IndyCar Series. Round 3. Grand Prix of Long Beach. Highlights. 12.30 Basketball.

WNBL. Round 12. Sydney Flames v Adelaide Lightning. 2.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester United v West Ham United. 4.30 My Way. 4.35 Young Sheldon. (PG) 5.05 Dinner With The Parents.

(PG) 5.35 Movie: Superman IV: The Quest For Peace. (1987) (PG) 7.30 Movie: Avatar: The Way Of Water. (2022) (M) 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30

9LIFE (84) Renovation Aloha. (PG) 2.30

Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 3.30 Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker. (PG) 4.30 Farmhouse Fixer. (PG) 5.30 House Hunters. 6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Home Town. 8.30 Christina On The Coast. (PG) 9.30 Fixer To Fabulous.

10.30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave.

11.30 House Hunters. 12.00 Home Town. 1.00 Christina On The Coast. (PG) 2.00 Postcards Summer. (PG) 2.30 Getaway. (PG) 3.00 Late Programs.

Thursday, December 11, 2025

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Monday, December 15 ABC TV

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Take 5.

10.25 Vera. (M) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. 2.00 Death In Paradise.

(PG) 3.00 QI. (PG) 3.30 Nigella Bites. 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Movie: Whatever It Takes: Inside The eBay Scandal. (2024) (M) 9.30 Movie: Embrace. (2016) Taryn Brumfitt, Renee Airya, Jade Beall. (M) 10.55 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Jenny Kee. (PG) 11.25 Grand Designs New Zealand: Glasshouse. (PG) 12.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia: 1980 – Julie Anthony, John Olsen, Alan Bond. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia.

5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.25 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 7.30 WorldWatch.

9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

9.25 Outta Town Adventures. 10.25 Leave No Trace. Final. (PG) 11.20 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Planet Reef. (PG) 3.00 Going Places. (PG) 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG) 8.30 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas.

9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 The Man Who Died. (M) 11.35 Culprits.

(MA15+) 1.45 Pagan Peak. (MA15+) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. 4.15 Rediscover Victoria. 4.45 Destination Flavour. 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

7.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Jamie Oliver: Christmas Dinner. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 10 News: Lunchtime.

2.00 Deal Or No Deal.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

4.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News.

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 William And Harry: The Rise And Fall. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 10 News+.

11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Candy Coated Christmas.

(2021) Molly McCook, Aaron O’Connell, Lee Garlington. A wealthy Los Angeles marketing executive returns to her late mother’s home town for Christmas. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Match 2. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria.

10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Movie: A Vintage Christmas. (2024) Merritt Patterson, Christopher Russell, Laura Bunting. (G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.40 Movie: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994) Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths. (M) 10.50 The Equalizer. (M) 11.40 Sight Unseen. New Series. (M) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 A Current Affair.

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Children’s ABC FAMILY (22) Programs. 5.10 Big Lizard. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG) 8.30 TKO: Total Knock Out. New Series. (PG) 9.15 The Crystal Maze. (PG) 10.00 Merlin. (PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 12.30 Rex In Rome. (PG) 3.55 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News Weekend. 5.15 Al Jazeera. 5.45 Mysteries From Above. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 The Count Of Monte Cristo. 9.35 I Am Smokin’ Joe Frazier. (M) 11.10 Question Team. (M) 12.00 Django. (MA15+) 1.00 Creamerie. (MA15+) 2.05 The Bloody Decade.

(MA15+) 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Reel DRAMA (51) Action. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet. 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 10.20 The Real CSI: Miami. (MA15+) 11.15 48 Hours. (M) 1.15 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 7TWO (62) Hornby: A Model Empire.

(PG) 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. (M) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice.

2.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 1.00 Movie: The Cracksman.

(1963) (G) 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. 3.50 Movie: A Blue Ridge Mountain Christmas. (2019) (G) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Movie: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977) Roger Moore. (M) 11.15 Major Crimes. (M) 12.15 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (M) 1.15 Creflo.

(PG) 1.45 Movie: The Cracksman. (1963) (G) 4.00 Gideon’s Way. (PG) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 1.05 Louis Theroux: Altered States.

(M) 2.05 ER. (M) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Car S.O.S. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. (PG) 7.35 QI. (M) 8.05 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (M) 8.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 9.45 Spooks. (M) 10.40 ER. (PG) 11.25 My Family. (PG) 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 All At Sea. (2010) 7.30 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005) 9.50 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982) 11.20 Man Who Didn’t Want To See The Titanic. (2021) 12.50 Blow Dry. (2001) 2.30 The Movie Show.

3.05 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014) 4.55 The Scarlet And The Black. (1983) 7.30 Samia. (2024) (M) 9.30 Unforgiven. (1992) (M) 11.55 Glengarry Glen Ross. (1992) (M) 1.50 Unleashed. (2005) 3.40 Love Thing. (2022) 5.30 The Scarlet And The Black. (1983)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.30 Bold. (PG) 10.00 Family Feud. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 11.00 The Neighborhood. (PG) 12.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PG) 1.00 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 2.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Becker.

(PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier.

(PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (M) 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold.

(PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

7MATE (64) 1.30 Rides Down Under:

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News.

10.30 Culture By Design. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 The Best Of Asia News Week. 1.00 News. 1.15 Jim Maxwell’s Ashes Memories. 1.30 News Regional. Final. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 News.

3.30 The World. 4.30 7.30. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Easy Eats. 2.30 On Country Kitchen. 3.00 My Greek Table. 3.30 Taste Of Aust. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen.

4.30 My Market Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Freshly Picked. (PG) 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Nigella Kitchen. 6.30 Marcus At Christmas.

7.00 The Cook Up. (PG) 7.30 Family Food In Minutes. 8.00 Shane Delia’s Malta. (PG) 8.30 Searching For Spain. (PG) 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Anthem Sessions. (PG) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. (PG) 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Quincy Jones: Music Man. 10.00 Movie: Shaft. (2000) (MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Golden Girls. (PG)

Workshop Wars. (PG) 2.30 Boating. Circuit Boats Drivers Championship. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers.

(PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M) 10.30 The Mightiest. (PG) 11.30 Engineering Disasters. (PG) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.00 Late Programs.

8.30 Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Australian Ninja Warrior.

(PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 2.30 Nanny. (PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls.

(PG) 6.30 Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Love Island Australia. Final. (M) 9.50 Movie: The Prep Room. (2024) (MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

9LIFE (84) Renovation Wild. (PG) 2.00

7FLIX (66) Arty. 8.30 News Of The Wild.

9.00 Shopping. 10.00 The Food Dude. (PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 12.00 Around The World With Manu. (PG) 2.30 This Is Your Life.

(PG) 4.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 9.30 Bones. (M) 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (MA15+) 12.30 Grimm. (MA15+) 3.00 Zero Hour. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

Renovation Aloha. (PG) 3.00 The Block. (PG) 4.00 100 Day Dream Home. 5.00 Christina On The Coast. (PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Reno. 8.30 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. (PG) 9.30 Island Of Bryan. (PG) 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 House Hunters Reno. 2.00 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. (PG) 3.00 Island Of Bryan. (PG) 4.00 Late Programs.

Tuesday, December 16 ABC TV

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TEN

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Art Of... (M) 10.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 The Forsytes. Final.

(PG) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PG) 3.00 QI. (PG) 3.30 Nigella Bites. 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 When The War Is Over: Australian Wars. (Final) (PG) 8.30 The Piano UK. (Final) (PG) 9.20 The Art Of: Home. (Final) (PG) 9.50 The Assembly: Richard Roxburgh. (PG) 11.20 Escaping Utopia. (M) 12.20 A Country Road: The Nationals.

1.20 Grand Designs New Zealand: New Brighton. (PG) 2.05 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia.

5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 9.15 Travel Quest. (PG) 9.45 Outta Town Adventures. 10.15 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. (PG) 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites.

2.05 Planet Reef. (PG) 3.05 Going Places. (PG) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Glasgow To Cumbernauld.

8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Paddy McGuinness. (PG) 9.40 Australia In Colour: Australia At Play. (PG) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Families Like Ours. (M) 12.10 De Gaulle. (M) 2.05 Nordland 99. (M) 4.05 Growing A Greener World. 4.35 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

7.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Jamie Oliver: Christmas. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 10 News: Lunchtime.

2.00 Deal Or No Deal.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

4.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News.

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Jamie’s Cook Ahead Christmas.

8.30 Poh Cooks Malaysia. New Series.

9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 10 News+.

11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Movie: My Norwegian Holiday. (2023) Rhiannon Fish, David Elsendoorn, Conor Mullen. A woman embarks on a holiday adventure, uncovering the origins of a family heirloom. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Match 3. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder. From Ninja Stadium, Hobart.

10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match.

11.00 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PG) 12.00 Miniseries: London Spy. (MA15+) 1.15 Travel Oz. 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Movie: The Heiress Of Christmas.

(2023) (G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Chatty Cheetah. (PG) 8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House.

9.35 Beyond The Build.

10.35 Wild Cards. (M) 11.30 La Brea. (M) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.05 Cross Court.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 A Current Affair.

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.10 Big Lizard. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG) 8.30 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory.

9.10 Super Shark Highway. 10.00 Merlin. (PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. 12.00 DW The Day. 12.30 Homicide. (M) 2.15 Heroines. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Mysteries From Above. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy!

7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.35 The Count Of Monte Cristo.

9.35 Hoarders. (M) 11.20 Dark Side Of The Ring. (M) 12.15 Bad Education. (M) 1.25 Count Abdulla. (M) 2.20 The Bloody Decade. (MA15+) 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 11.20 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (M) 12.20 48 Hours. (M) 2.15 Shopping.

7TWO (62) Escape To The Country. 2.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

9GEM (82) 1.00 Movie: The Raging

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 Spooks. (M) 2.05 ER. (PG) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.35 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Car S.O.S. (PG) 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. (PG) 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG) 8.35 Mother And Son. (PG) 9.35 Spooks. (M) 10.30 ER. (M) 11.15 My Family. (PG) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+) 12.45 QI. (M) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 The Scarlet And The Black. Cont. (1983) 8.05 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005) (PG) 10.20 Let Me Go. (2023) (French, M) 12.05 Unforgiven. (1992) (M) 2.25 All At Sea. (2010) (PG) 4.00 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982) 5.30 Mr Blake At Your Service! (2023) (French, PG) 7.30 Bandit. (2022) Josh Duhamel. (M) 9.50 Million Dollar Baby.

(2004) Clint Eastwood. (M) 12.20 Taking Lives.

(2004) (MA15+) 2.15 Samia. (2024) (M) 4.10 Glengarry Glen Ross. (1992) (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.30 Bold. (PG) 10.00 Family Feud. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 11.00 The Neighborhood. (PG) 12.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PG) 1.00 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 2.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Becker.

(PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier.

(PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (M) 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold.

(PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.25 Aust Story. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News.

10.35 If You’re Listening. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Breakfast Couch.

Final. 1.00 News. 1.15 Jim Maxwell’s Ashes Memories. 1.30 The Pacific. 2.00 DW News.

2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 News. 3.30 The World. 4.30 7.30. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Easy Eats. 2.30 On Country Kitchen. 3.00 My Greek Table. 3.30 Taste Of Aust. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen.

(PG) 4.30 My Market Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Freshly Picked. (PG) 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Nigella Kitchen. 6.30 Marcus At Christmas. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass.

8.00 The Big Irish Food Tour. 8.30 José Andrés And Family In Spain. (PG) 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Our Law. (PG) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. (PG) 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. 7.30 Water Worlds. (PG) 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. (M) 10.30 Movie: Rhymes For Young Ghouls. (2013) (MA15+) 12.00 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22)

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

ABC NEWS (24)

VICELAND (31)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

DRAMA (51)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Judge John Deed.

(M) 10.45 Miniseries: Without Sin. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45 Our Town. (PG) 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 11.30 American Pickers.

(PG) 12.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 1.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 3.30 Billy The Exterminator.

(PG) 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Railroad Australia. (PG) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.00 Outback Truckers. (PG) 4.00 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 5.00 Swamp People. (M) 6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

7FLIX (66) Arty. 8.30 News Of The Wild.

9.00 Shopping. 10.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. (PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules.

(PG) 12.15 Around The World With Manu. (PG) 2.30 This Is Your Life. (PG) 4.00 The Goldbergs.

(PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+) 11.30 CSI: New York. (MA15+) 12.30 Grimm.

(MA15+) 3.00 Zero Hour. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Moon. (1971) (PG) 3.20 Antiques Roadshow.

3.50 Movie: Deliver By Christmas. (2020) (G) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Movie: Moonraker. (1979) Roger Moore, Richard Kiel. (PG) 11.15 Major Crimes. (M) 12.15 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG) 1.15 Creflo.

(PG) 1.45 Movie: The Raging Moon. (1971) (PG) 4.00 Gideon’s Way. (PG) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG)

8.30 Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 My Way. 12.10 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 2.30 Nanny. (PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie.

6.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Three Amigos! (1986) (PG) 10.35 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

9LIFE (84) Island Of Bryan. (PG) 2.00

Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 3.00 The Block. (PG) 4.00 100 Day Dream Home. 5.00 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. (PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Help! We Bought A Village. 8.30 Chateau DIY. 9.30 Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker. 10.30 Beyond The Farm: Men At Work. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Help! We Bought A Village. 2.00 Chateau DIY. 3.00 Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker. 4.00 Late Programs.

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Wednesday, December 17 ABC TV

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Movie: Whatever It Takes: Inside The eBay Scandal. (2024) (M) 11.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. 12.00 News. 1.00 Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Gala. 2.00 Death In Paradise.

(PG) 3.00 QI. (PG) 3.30 Nigella Bites. 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Networks. (M) 8.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) 9.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 10.20 If You’re Listening. (Final) 10.40 You Can’t Ask That: Ex-Football Players. (M) 11.45 Grand Designs New Zealand: Pohuehue.

12.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 9.15 Living In A Postcard. 10.15 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses.

(PG) 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 2.05 Planet Reef.

3.05 Going Places. 3.35 Plat Du Tour. 3.45 The Cook Up. 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Costco At Christmas.

8.30 Terror On The Space Station: Science And Survival. (PG) 9.30 Crime. (M) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Elvira. (PG) 2.15 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2024. (M) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. 4.20 Rediscover Victoria. 4.50 Destination Flavour. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Entertainment Tonight. 6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal.

9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Jamie Oliver: Christmas. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 Farm To Fork.

12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 10 News: Lunchtime.

2.00 Deal Or No Deal.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

4.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News.

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PG) 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 10 News+.

11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1.

Morning session.

12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break.

1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test.

Australia v England. Day 1.

Afternoon session.

3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test.

Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 4.

Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers.

From the SCG. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) 12.00 Movie: Top Of The Class. (2020) Jacqueline Scislowski, Kate Watson. (M) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Movie: Christmas On The Alpaca Farm. (2023) Kirsten Comerford, Matt Wells, Ai Barrett. (G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Paramedics. (M) 9.30 RPA: Jamie’s Baby. (PG) 10.30 American Crime Story. (M) 12.30 Resident Alien. Final. (M) 1.20 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 A Current Affair.

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Children’s ABC FAMILY (22) Programs. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey.

6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 How To Train Your Dragon Homecoming. (PG) 8.20 Steven Universe. (PG) 8.45 Adv Time. 9.05 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 9.30 We Bare Bears. 9.40 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat.

(PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 1.30 If You Are The One. (PG) 3.30 Fashionista. (PG) 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.40 Travel Man. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.35 The Count Of Monte Cristo. 9.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 10.30 Movie: Reservoir Dogs. (1992) (MA15+) 12.20 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over USA. (M) 2.05 The Bloody Decade. (MA15+) 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 DRAMA (51) Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (M) 11.55 48 Hours. (M) 1.50 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Master. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.45 The Duke And I. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45 Our Town. (PG) 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep.

(PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 9GEM (82) Movie: The Mind Benders.

(1963) (PG) 3.15 Explore. 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. 3.50 Movie: Marry Me At Christmas.

(2017) (G) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 TBA. 8.30 Movie: For Your Eyes Only. (1981) Roger Moore. (M) 11.10 Major Crimes. (M) 12.10 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG) 1.10 Creflo. (PG) 1.40 Movie: The Mind Benders. (1963) (PG) 3.55 Explore. 4.00 Gideon’s Way. (PG) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 1.10 Spooks. (M) 2.05 ER. (M) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.55 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Car S.O.S. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG) 8.35 Death In Paradise. (M) 9.35 Spooks. (M) 10.30 ER. (M) 11.20 My Family. (PG) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+) 12.50 Documentary Now! (M) 1.20 QI. (M) 1.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 3.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Mr Blake At Your Service! (2023) 8.00 The Scarlet And The Black. (1983) (PG) 10.35 Samia. (2024) (M) 12.35 Bandit. (2022) (M) 2.50 The Movie Show.

(PG) 3.25 Mary Shelley. (2017) (PG) 5.35 The Bookshop. (2017) (PG) 7.40 The Nugget. (2002) Eric Bana. (M) 9.30 A Good Person. (2023) Florence Pugh, Morgan Freeman. (MA15+) 11.55 Crimes Of The Future. (2022) (MA15+) 1.55 Million Dollar Baby. (2004) (M) 4.20 Let Me Go. (2023) (French, M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.30 Bold. (PG) 10.00 Family Feud. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 11.00 The Neighborhood. (PG) 12.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PG) 1.00 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 2.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Becker.

(PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier.

(PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (M) 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold.

(PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

7MATE (64) 1.30 Outback Truckers.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News.

10.30 Deep Time. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30.

12.00 News. 12.30 Spies In The Outback.

Final. 1.00 News. 1.15 Jim Maxwell’s Ashes Memories. 1.30 The Whitlam Dismissal: 50 Years On. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 News. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Easy Eats. 2.30 On Country Kitchen. 3.00 My Greek Table. 3.30 Taste Of Aust. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen.

4.30 My Market Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Freshly Picked. (PG) 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Nigella Kitchen. 6.30 Marcus At Christmas. (PG) 7.00 The Cook Up. (PG) 7.30 Nadiya’s Family Favourites. (PG) 8.00 Global Soul Kitchen.

New Series. 8.30 French Atlantic. 9.00 Plat Du Tour. 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Talking Language. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. (PG) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. (PG) 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic.

5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. (PG) 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. (PG) 7.30 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 8.30 Songrites. (PG) 9.50 Sammy By Sammy: My Tale Of The 60s. (M) 10.50 Turn Up Respect.

(PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

(PG) 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 The Force: BTL. (PG) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam Holiday Specials. (PG) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 11.30 Live PD Presents: PD Cam. (MA15+) 12.00 American Resto. (PG) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

7FLIX (66) Arty. 8.30 News Of The Wild.

9.00 Shopping. 10.00 The Food Dude. (PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 12.20 Movie: Sweet Navidad. (2021) (PG) 2.00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PG) 3.00 First Dates UK. (PG) 4.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 House. (M) 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 1.30 First Dates UK. (M) 5.30 Fresh TV.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Big Rigs Of Oz.

8.30 Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Innovation Nation. 12.10 Australian Ninja Warrior. (PG) 2.00 Golden Girls.

(PG) 2.30 Nanny. (PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie.

6.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Arrival. (2016) (M) 11.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 Kardashians: The Billion Dollar Dynasty. (M) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30

9LIFE (84) Help! We Bought A Village.

2.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.40 The Block.

(PG) 4.00 100 Day Dream Home. 5.00 Chateau DIY. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Home Town. 8.30 Good Bones.

(PG) 9.30 Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home. (PG) 10.30 Selling The Big Easy. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Home Town. 2.00 Good Bones. (PG) 3.00 Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home. (PG) 4.00 Selling The Big Easy. 5.00 Late Programs.

Thursday, December 18 ABC TV

(2)

SBS

(3)

TEN

(5)

SEVEN

(6)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 When The War Is Over. Final. (PG) 10.30 The Piano UK. Final. (PG) 11.25 QI. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (M) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PG) 3.00 QI. (PG) 3.30 Nigella Bites.

3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. (Final) 8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Yarraville Pigeon. (Final) (PG) 9.00 Long Lost Family. (Final) 9.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) 10.35 The Art Of: Taboo. (M) 11.05 Grand Designs New Zealand: Geraldine Rammed Earth.

11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia: Family Easter Special.

5.30 7.30. (Final)

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. (PG) 9.55 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. (PG) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. (PG) 2.55 Nick Knowles Into The Grand Canyon. (PG) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG) 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors.

5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 ABBA And Elvis In The Outback. (M) 8.35 The Untold Story Of The Vatican.

9.35 Vigil. (MA15+) 10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Vienna Blood. Series Return. (MA15+) 12.10 Outlander. (MA15+) 1.35 House Of Promises. (M) 4.15 Growing A Greener World. 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful.

(PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Jamie’s One-Pan Christmas. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 10 News: Lunchtime. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

4.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News.

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 8.40 Movie: Jack Reacher. (2012) Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Jai Courtney. (M) 11.15 10’s Late News.

11.40 10 News+.

12.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show.

10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test.

Australia v England. Day 2.

Morning session.

12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break.

1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test.

Australia v England. Day 2.

Afternoon session. From Adelaide Oval.

3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test.

Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 5.

Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. From the MCG. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin.

11.15 The Amazing Race. (PG) 12.45 Life. (M) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.10 Big Lizard. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Operation Ouch! (PG) 8.30 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG) 9.15 Secret Life Of The Kangaroo. (PG) 10.00 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Appetite. (M) 2.40 SBS50. (PG) 2.45 Insight.

3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Travel Man: 96 Hours In Rio. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 The Count Of Monte Cristo. 9.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (PG) 10.20 The UnXplained. (MA15+) 11.10 Homicide. (M) 12.55 Normal People.

(MA15+) 2.45 The Bloody Decade. (MA15+) 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing. (PG) 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PG) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.20 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (M) 11.20 Blue Bloods. (M) 12.15 48 Hours. (M) 2.15 Shopping.

7TWO (62) 1.00 Escape To The Country.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 Spooks. (M) 2.05 ER. (M) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 QI. (PG) 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Car S.O.S. (PG) 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.35 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Networks. (M) 9.10 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) 10.25 Gruen. (M) 11.00 ER. (PG) 11.45 My Family. (PG) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Mary Shelley.

(2017) 8.15 The Bookshop. (2017) 10.20 Million Dollar Baby. (2004) (M) 12.50 Too Cool To Kill.

(2022) (Mandarin, M) 2.50 The Movie Show.

(PG) 3.25 The Three Musketeers. (1973) (PG) 5.20 A Room With A View. (1985) (PG) 7.30 Up In The Air. (2009) (M) 9.30 An Unfinished Life.

(2005) Robert Redford. (M) 11.30 Ben Is Back.

(2018) (M) 1.30 A Good Person. (2023) (MA15+) 3.50 The Nugget. (2002) (M) 5.40 The Three Musketeers. (1973) (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.30 Bold. (PG) 10.00 Family Feud. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 11.00 The Neighborhood. (PG) 12.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PG) 1.00 Ridiculousness.

(PG) 2.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Becker.

(PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier.

(PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Becker. (PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (M) 12.30 Shopping. 2.30 Bold.

(PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Summer. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. Final. 8.00 News Tonight.

8.30 Aust Story. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. Final. 12.00 News. 12.20 Not Stupid. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Deep Time. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 7.30. Final. 3.00 DW News.

3.15 News. 3.30 The World. 4.30 7.30. Final.

5.00 DW News. 5.30 The Pacific.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Easy Eats. 2.30 On Country Kitchen. 3.00 My Greek Table. 3.30 Taste Of Aust. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen.

4.30 My Market Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Freshly Picked. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. (PG) 6.00 Nigella Kitchen. 6.30 Rachael Ray’s Holidays.

New Series. 7.00 The Cook Up. (PG) 7.30 Hong Kong Kitchen. (PG) 8.30 Food Heroes. (PG) 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(PG) 10.30 The Cook Up. (PG) 11.00 Cheese Slices. (PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.20 Turn Up Respect. (PG) 1.40 Big Sky Girls. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. (PG) 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters.

5.25 Black As. 5.30 Going Places. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Wildlife Rescue New Zealand. (PG) 7.29 NITV Weather.

7.30 Going Places. (PG) 8.30 Reservation Dogs.

(M) 9.30 Movie: The Last Boy Scout. (1991) (MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22)

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

ABC NEWS (24)

VICELAND (31)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

DRAMA (51)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 The Zoo. 2.30 The Duke And I. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency.

(PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown.

(M) 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Father Brown. (M) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice.

2.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 11.30 American Pickers.

NBN

(8, 80)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Movie: Merry And Bright. (2019) Jodie Sweetin. (G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Topknotz: Wild On Water.

9.30 Limitless With Chris Hemsworth: Strength. (PG) 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.20 Next Stop.

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG) 12.40 Pointless. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 A Current Affair.

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 1.00 Movie: The Young

Ones. (1961) (G) 3.15 Explore. 3.20 Antiques Roadshow. 3.50 Movie: A Rose For Christmas.

(2017) (PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. (M) 8.30 Movie: Octopussy. (1983) Roger Moore.

(PG) 11.10 Major Crimes. (MA15+) 12.10 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG) 1.10 Creflo.

(PG) 1.40 Movie: The Young Ones. (1961) (G) 3.55 Explore. 4.00 Gideon’s Way. (PG) 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Big Rigs Of Oz.

(PG) 12.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 1.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 2.30 The Force: BTL. (PG) 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 4.30 American Resto.

(PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Skyscraper.

(2018) Dwayne Johnson, Neve Campbell. (M) 10.35 Movie: Zombieland. (2009) (MA15+) 12.35 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG) 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 15. Replay.

8.30 Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Survivor 49. (PG) 3.00 Nanny.

(PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Survivor 49.

(PG) 10.30 Movie: Within The Pines. (2024) (M) 12.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 12.30 The Vampire Diaries.

(MA15+) 2.15 Pretty Little Liars. (MA15+) 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

9LIFE (84) 11.00 100 Day Dream Home.

7FLIX (66) Arty. 8.30 News Of The Wild.

9.00 Shopping. 10.00 The Food Dude. (PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 12.15 Movie: A Christmas Mission. (2020) (PG) 2.00 First Dates UK. (PG) 4.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. (M) 10.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. (M) 11.30 First Dates UK. (M) 12.30 CSI: NY. (MA15+) 1.30 Kitchen Nightmares. (M) 4.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. (M) 5.30 Fresh TV.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Good Bones. (PG) 1.00 Selling The Big Easy. 2.00 Home Town. 3.00 The Block. (PG) 4.00 Home Town. 5.00 Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home. (PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Fixer Upper.

(PG) 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. (PG) 10.30 Restored By The Fords. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Fixer Upper.

(PG) 3.00 My Lottery Dream Home. (PG) 4.00 Restored By The Fords. 5.00 Home Town.

NORTH WEST MAGAZINE

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Thursday, December 11, 2025

The Magazine’s Puzzles Page PUZZLES

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Rough hut (6) Alarm (6) Series of meetings (8) Anecdote (4) Security for repayment (10) Surrender (6) Contradictory or incongruous phrase (8) 8 Scalpel wielders (8) 13 Very generous (10) 16 Lively (8) 17 Punitively eschews certain things (8) 18 A type of shot in cue sports (8) 21 Bottle for the table (6) 22 Lunatic (6) 23 Glutinous or sticky consistency (6) 26 A desert in Central Asia (4)

9-LETTER

No. 306

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list?

The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in ‘s’.

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Today’s Aim: 16 words: Good

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24 words: Very good 32 words: Excellent

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SOLUTION

Brew; steep (6) Midday (4) Illuminated sign (4) Slanted font (6) Engineer (8) Chemical base (6) Popular aquarium fish (5)

A T R

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CODEWORD

No. 296

Each number corresponds to a letter of the alphabet. Two have been filled in for you, can you work out the rest?

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0711 | PUZZLES AND PAGINATION ©

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EASY

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MEDIUM

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WORD SEARCH 6. What kind of fruit is used to

flavour Earl Grey and Lady Grey tea?

7. In what year was Gmail first released (in beta): 1998, 2001 or 2004?

8. Actress Maggie Smith (pictured) played which character in the Harry Potter movie franchise?

9. In the equation E=mc2, what does the ‘m’ stand for?

10. Which Renaissance artist painted the fresco Assumption of the Virgin?

ANSWERS: 1. True 2. Peanut 3. Germany 4. Jean-Paul Sartre 5. Bela Lugosi 6. Bergamot orange 7. 2004 8. Professor Minerva McGonagall 9. Mass 10. Correggio

2.

any one chemical element share the same number of protons?

What common ‘nut’ is actually a legume?

In what country was composer Ludwig van Beethoven born?

Who wrote the novels Nausea and The Age of Reason?

Which famous Hollywood actor was believed to be buried in his Dracula costume?

7 LETTERS ABYSMAL FRITTER LOAFERS PARABLE ROSTERS SEASONS

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

QUICK QUIZ 1. True or false: all isotopes of

4 LETTERS BAIL EASE ELSE HUSK LAMP RATS SITE SNOB SODS WEST

10 LETTERS PRIVATISES STRATEGIES

8 LETTERS APPENDIX CELIBATE CENSURES CRUCIFIX

6 LETTERS BEAGLE BLASTS DEGREE REMEDY TALLER VISITS

SEEDY SENSE SMEAR SPRIG TAPER TEMPT TIDED TRADE UNMAN UPSET URBAN VINYL VISTA

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SOLUTIONS SOLUTION EASY

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No. 216

B L A C K T H H I B I S C U S I M O R N I N G G F R U I T Y S S T E A M I N G K E B E S N C T W G F R I E N D S A A E K U Y U T E P G I E O P A E S E I M T G P A R W A P H R R T T T T N I R D E H U C G E D V T S I S E A R Y C T H E R B A L G I V S B S H A R I N G L N E P E P P E R M I N T W A I I T B R E A K F A S T H U F S L M C H A I R A A G O T A O U L I I C E D B T D R I E D D G A L O O L O N G Y R L A S I A C K U P B T E A P O T O F T R E A

Can you find all the words listed?

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

ASIA

FRUITY

OOLONG

BEVERAGE

GINGER

PARTY

BISCUITS

GREEN

PEPPERMINT

BLACK

HERBAL

RITUAL

BOBA

HIBISCUS

SHARING

BREAKFAST

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SIPPING

BREWED

KETTLE

STEAMING

CHAI

LEAF

SUGAR

CUPPA

MATCHA

TEAPOT

DRIED

MILK

VANILLA

DRINK

MORNING

FRIENDS

MUG

SECRET MESSAGE: The best way to start the day is with a good cup of tea

Meet requirements (7) Traditions (7) Inherited (9) Purchaser (5) Unimportant details (6) A male voice (8)

V I N Y L

CODEWORD: 1 = J, 2 = C, 3 = N, 4 = Y, 5 = O, 6 = U, 7 = P, 8 = G, 9 = W, 10 = S, 11 = X, 12 = I, 13 = A, 14 = B, 15 = T, 16 = F, 17 = L, 18 = Q, 19 = R, 20 = K, 21 = H, 22 = E, 23 = V, 24 = Z, 25 = M, 26 = D

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aver, avers, averse, avert, averts, ever, rave, raver, raves, reave, reaves, revert, reverts, revest, revs, save, saver, serve, server, sever, starve, stave, traverse, TRAVERSER, vase, vast, vaster, veer, veers, verse, vest, vets

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ACROSS

5 LETTERS ABIDE ACRES AMASS APART BASER BEGUN BOARS BRIBE DEBTS DIRER DISCO DUNES EDICT EERIE ELOPE ENTRY ERRED FUNGI GLIDE GOALS INERT KNEEL MOURN NEEDS NESTS ONSET OPERA OVERT PANES PROVE RUSES SALTY SASSY SAUNA SCREW

SOLUTION

DOWN

3 LETTERS ARE ART ASH BED CAD DEW DNA EEL ELM ERA ERR EVE LAD LET MRS OAR RAN SAG SON TAR VIA YES

SOLUTION

self-love (9) 29 Disagree (7) 30 Persuaded (7)

No. 215

4 5 6 1 3 8 2 7 9 9 2 7 5 6 4 8 3 1 3 1 8 7 9 2 4 5 6 5 4 9 8 2 6 3 1 7 7 3 2 9 4 1 5 6 8 8 6 1 3 5 7 9 4 2 6 8 3 2 1 5 7 9 4 2 9 4 6 7 3 1 8 5 1 7 5 4 8 9 6 2 3

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WORDFIT

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Happy Birthday!

December 13, 2025 Happy 6th birthday to Xavier Jenkins.

Thursday, December 11, 2025

NORTH WEST

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Editor: Dylan Smith editor@nwcourier.com.au

The North West Magazine is inserted into The Courier, Gunnedah Times and Wee Waa News reaching:

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December 17, 2025 Happy 12th birthday to Lincoln Smolders.

Happy 6th birthday to Elsi Ellis-Rockenai.

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Happy 6th birthday Xavier Jenkins!

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What’s on in December and January

2025/2026 December and January

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Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only $20!

Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am-2pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

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Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah!

Only $17!

Narrabri & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meering, 6-8pm @ Narrabri RSL Club.

Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am-2pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Narrabri Associated Agents AGM, 8:30am @ the Nutrien Ag boardroom.

Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am-2pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

Candlelight Vigil to Honour Lives Lost to Domestic Violence, 7pm @ the Smithurst Theatre courtyard.

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Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

Moree Markets, 7am-12:30pm @ Jellicoe Park, Moree.

Members’ Kids Christmas Party, 2pm & Giant Toy Raffle, 4pm @ Gunnedah Golf Club.

1 Child Under 12 Eats Free Sunday Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

1 Child Under 12 Eats Free Sunday Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

Wee Waa Markets, 9am1pm @ 65-67 Rose St.

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1 Child Under 12 Eats Free Sunday Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only $20!

Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only

$20!

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

Min Min Aboriginal Corporation Annual General Meeting, 5pm @ Gunnedah Office.

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Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only $20!

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah!

Only $17!

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Surf & Turf @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am2pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

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RETURNING JANUARY 15, 2026

Fri WINNERS DRAWN FOR THE COURIER’S CHRISTMAS PROMO @ CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL! Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am-2pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

Narrabri Chamber of Commerce Christmas Carnival, 5pm-9pm, Maitland St, Narrabri.

Boggabri Business Chamber Christmas Fair, 6pm-9pm @ Vickery Park.

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Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Narrabri Shire Council Meeting, 5:30pm.

Surf & Turf @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Gunnedah Jockey Club AGM, 6pm @ Gunnedah Jockey Club, Riverside Racecourse

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

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Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $17!

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

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Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $17!

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

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Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

NEW YEAR’S EVE Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

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Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

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Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am12pm.

BIGGEST Toy Raffle @ Club Gunnedah, drawn 2pm.

Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am-12pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

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Gunnedah Country Markets @ Wolseley Oval, 7:30am-2pm.

Verandah Saturday, 9:30am, home-made & baked goods @ The Craft Shop, 35 Dangar St, Narrabri.

Narrabri Rotary Markets, On the river walk behind Leitch Oval.

The Crossing Theatre’s Christmas Carols, 6-7:30pm.

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Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am12pm.

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

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Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am12pm.

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

Your event MUST be advertised to be added to this calendar. Phone 6792 1011 or email editor@nwcourier.com.au with your event details.