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Record breaking numbers for Binnaway Young Judges Day FULL STORY: PAGE 8 John Neal, Tasman Wark and Emily Oakes from St Lawrence’s Primary School Coonabarabran.

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Flood action will stop causeway closures Improvement works to a causeway to prevent future flooding and road closure has been met with delight by the Baradine community.

by LIZ CUTTS The Warrumbungle Shire Council has indicated that it will start the upgrade to the causeway known as Maganns Crossing on the Baradine Road early this year.

Works have been earmarked to get underway soon, with the amount of $525,000 allocated from Local Roads and Infrastructure Phase 4 funding included in the 2024/2025 Operational Plan.

“The purpose of the project is to replace the low-level causeway at Maganns Crossing with a waterway structure that provides uninterrupted vehicle access during periods of moderate to heavy rainfall,” a Council spokesperson said.

“The proposed waterway structure at Maganns Crossing is in a

separate catchment to the one that impacts flooding in the town. That is, there is no relationship between the proposed waterway structure at Maganns Crossing and town flooding.”

Baradine and District Progress Association president, Ted Hayman said the project had been a long time in coming.

“Following the construction of the bridge over Bugaldie Creek back in 2006, it is the only remaining section of the Baradine to Coonabarabran Road that prevents allweather access to and from the town, which creates a significant risk in case of an emergency and frustration from residents,” Mr Hayman said.

“Over the years, this main access road has been closed multiple times, making the town

inaccessible, disrupting medical and education services, as well impacting commercial and work activities.

“Appropriate flood draining and road improvements at Maganns will eliminate these problems. It will also help the Shire by vastly reducing constant road maintenance costs at this site.

“Our association has lodged budget submissions for this project every year for more than 10 years, so we are very happy to learn that the work will get underway in the near future.

“Our thanks go to Cr Denis Todd for his constant support and commitment to our town and in supporting this project through to a satisfactory conclusion.”

Warrumbungle Shire Council project manager, Kevin Tighe, Cr Denis Todd and project engineer, Sugan Selvarajah on site, inspecting the causeway known as Maganns Crossing.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR  editor@coonabarabrantimes.com Coonabarabran Men’s Shed The Coonabarabran Men’s Shed has been in operation for 12 years and over that time many local men have gained mateship and been able to pursue hobbies in our well-equipped workshop.

But, most importantly, it’s the mateship, it’s t he t a l k i n g , t e l l i n g st or ies (s omet i mes true), gaining help with pr oblem s – i n ot her words, it is all about

helping one another in a friendly way.

In the short time I have been a member, I have gained a lot from mixing with the blokes and look forward each week t o ou r activ ity days.

Over the years, men have lost out when it comes to having menon ly places t o meet , w ith the Men’s Shed probably the only place th is ca n happen i n Coonabarabran.

We a r e ke en t o welcome new members, with all men aged 18 and over able to join.

So, come along to our shed at 28 Essex Street, Coonabarabran, open 9 a m Wed nesday a nd S at u r d ay mor n i n g s , and have a look around, have a cuppa (smoko) and meet our friendly members.

Yours etc., Russell Bright Coonabarabran 2357 (17.02.2025)

The Men’s Shed, located in Essex Street, Coonabarabran, is encouraging local men to join the organisation.

• 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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Local dentist receives Australian Citizenship Coonabarabran Experteeth dentist, Albert Chan officially became a citizen of Australia last week and is excited to be able to put down roots in the sunburnt country.

by MOLLY SHANNON Albert Chan was born in Hong Kong in 1986 before his family moved to Auckland, New Zealand, when he was only nine-years-old.

Albert, who grew up in New Zealand, maintains a deep connection to his roots and makes it a priority to visit friends and family at least once a year.

In 2019, Albert moved to Melbourne to complete his post grad in dentistry.

On completion of his studies, Albert said he knew he wanted to go rural.

“I was looking for a job to widen my experience as a new graduate,” he said.

“My fi rst job was actually in Narrabri and then I moved to Coona.”

Albert said he loves being a par t of the Coonaba rab ran community and enjoys the lifestyle it offers.

“I really like it. I’ve got l ove l y s taf f m em be r s with me as a team, and lovely people in town as well.”

The process to obtain his citizenship wasn’t a co m p l i cated a nd h e was able to get the ball rolling last year.

Citizenship is important to A l b e r t, w h o l ove s Australia and considers it his forever home.

O n t h e d a y of t h e ceremony, Albert said he felt very proud.

“The national anthem was very special. I really like it.”

A l b e r t ’s fa vo u r i te thing about Australia is its melting pot of cultures.

“It’s a multicultu ral society here, with people

from different parts of the world,” he said.

“I’m really happy to see how they can merge together w ithout any prejudices” Both Alber t and Maile Tonga received t h e i r cit i ze n s h i p i n a sma l l ce remony held at Wa r r umbungle Shire Council’s Coonabarabran chambers on Friday, 14 February.

New Australian citizens Maile Tonga and Albert Chan, joined by Warrrumbungle Shire councillors Denis Todd, Jason Newton, Kathy Rindfleish, Debra Bell and Naomi Taylor.

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Nova’s incredible journey home: stolen pooch sparks search When a Coonabarabran couple’s beloved Husky, Nova, escaped in early January 2025, they never expected it to turn into a nationwide search – but after she was kidnapped, their desperate mission to bring her home captured the hearts of Australians everywhere.

by MOLLY SHANNON Co o n a b a ra b ra n l o ca l s D a n i e l Lo a d e r a n d M a r t i n G eye r w e r e d eva s ta te d w h e n t h e i r b e l ove d Siberian Husky, Nova, was kidnapped on 3 January, 2025.

Sibe r ian H usk ies a re k now n fo r their strong instinct to run and work in a pack, making them prone to escaping. However, Nova was usually found and returned home quickly.

But on the day Daniel and Martin returned from their holiday, Nova saw an opportunity to get out – and seized her chance.

Despite efforts to keep their yard s e c u r e, N ova h a d m a n a g e d to escape by using a tyre to jump over the fence. The couple had been away for a few days, which meant Nova had not received her usual exercise and mental stimulation, making her restless. She bolted down the road – but this time she didn’t return.

Seeking local community support through social media to find their adored pet, Daniel and Martin were shocked to receive video evidence from a member of the public, showing Nova being kidnapped.

They believe Nova’s abduction wa s a n o ppo r t u n i s t i c c r i m e a nd immediately reported the kidnapping to local police. Police worked closely with the couple and were able to track down the registration of the vehicle seen taking Nova. The search led to Townsville, Queensland.

Determined to bring Nova home, Daniel and Martin joined Facebook groups in Townsville, sharing their story in hopes that someone had seen her. What they didn’t expect was the overwhelming response – their story quickly went viral across Queensland and then around Australia.

Seven days after Nova’s disappearance, Daniel received a call from a veterinarian in Townsville claiming to have Nova. Sceptical at first due to multiple false leads, they requested proof.

“We were getting maybe two to three huskies [pictures] a day from Victoria to Queensland. There was a couple where we were like, it could be her, because of the dog looking similar,” Martin said.

But when the vet finally sent a photo, Daniel and Martin were overwhelmed with emotion – it was their Nova.

“I just lost it again. I’m like that’s her, that’s our baby,” Daniel said.

However, getting their pooch home presented another challenge. The vet couldn’t open Sunday or hold Nova past Monday, and transport services were only available on Sunday or

We d n e s d a y. F a ce d w i t h l i m i te d options, they made a snap decision – drive to Townsville themselves.

“We just looked at each other and said, ‘We’re doing it’,” Martin recalled.

Fuelled by coffee and energy drinks, the couple embarked on a gruelling 22-hour drive, their journey captivated supporters nationwide. As they drove, messages of encouragement and support poured in, including calls from terminally ill cancer patients who told them that Nova’s story had brought them joy.

Reunion Finally, at 11.30am the next day, they arrived in Townsville for an emotional reunion. But the sight of Nova was heartbreaking. Due to the stress and extreme heat in Queensland, she had lost a significant amount of weight.

Husk ies often refuse to eat when anxious and she had been neglected, left unbrushed and unwashed.

The couple took Nova to a groomer, where an astonishing amount of fur was removed. They then spent time in Townsville with Nova, hand feeding her and trying to help her feel safe.

Mo re than a month on, Dan iel and Martin said that while Nova was recovering, the ordeal has left lasting effects – she now refuses to leave their side and was initially distant from her canine siblings at home.

“Coming home to her b rother s and sisters she was really standoffish – and that’s not like her. She’s like the kid from Home and Alone, she’s a ringleader,” Martin said.

“For us, for her to not be like that now...it’s a bit heartbreaking.”

As for the kidnappers, Queensland police have identified the suspects, who are set to appear in court this week.

The advice that Daniel and Martin h a ve fo r fe l l ow p et ow n e r s i s to microchip your pet.

“Just get microchipping because it’s so important, and it’s relatively inexpensive for such peace of mind.”

Grateful for the immense support they received, the couple credits their community for bringing Nova home.

“Every single person that’s followed Nova’s story, it’s their story as well.

Because without them, we wouldn’t have her back.

“The gratitude and appreciation we have, not j us t fo r Coona but fo r ever yone who helped, is immeasurable.”

Now, Daniel and Martin are simply relieved to have Nova safe at home where she belongs, as she recovers from her ordeal and adjusts back into her usual routine.

It was a happy ending for Daniel Loader and Martin Geyer, reunited with their beloved pet, Nova.

Two weeks to go! Countdown to Coona Show Preparations for the Coonabarabran Show are in full swing, promising another amazing event.

by CLAUDIA HEANEY The Coonabarabran Show, to be held on 7-8 March, is shaping up to be a spectacular event, with many attractions on offer for the whole family.

F r om ag r ic u lt u r a l events, a r t, cook i ng, sideshow activities and mu s i c , whe t he r y o u a re lo ok i ng t o ent er competitively and show a skill, or simply enjoy the abundance of entertainment – there is something for everyone.

However, it takes a village to get a such an

event up and running and the Coonabarabran Show Society committee has been hard at work, putting these plans into motion.

Committee president, Callen Thompson, said it was all coming together bit by bit.

“It is going to be a big program,” he said. “ Show goers can ex pe c t ma ny spe cia l attractions. “ T here w ill be a line up of live music i n c l u d i n g , W h e r e ’s Dave?, Ballz ‘N’ All and Matilda Poole.”

Mr Thompson said the

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return of comedian and magician Troppo Bob would be a “must watch” for the whole family, that will keep everyone on their toes.

M u c h - l o v e d ag r icu ltu ra l events such as the yard-dog trial, ag-bike challenge, motocross barrel race and livestock events will attract farmers of all ages to try their luck in the ring.

W ith r e c ord submissions across art and photography last y e a r, M r T h omp s o n hopes for a repeat of this influx in entries.

The art preview on T hu rsday even i ng, 6 March, is another “must-see” event wh ich M r T hompson sa id showcases the “talented members of our community.”

Thrills and spills Drawing crowds each year, the rodeo will be held on Friday night, 7 March. “ The rodeo is a big attraction for the show,” Mr Thompson said.

“It is the only rodeo we have throughout the year in Coonabarabran a n d t h e c o m mu n i t y really supports it.”

For those feel i ng i nspi red by the bu l l riding, there will be a mechanical bull to test your skills!

Organising and maintaining local events in rural areas comes with both rewards and challenges and while Mr Thompson highlighted the quality of surrounding shows and the support they prov ide one a nother, he sa id there were struggles coordinating a show in a small rural town. “ It is a lways tight r u n n i ng a show,” he

said.

“Although the Show Society is lucky to have such ha rd-work i ng c om m it t e e mem b e r s a nd volu nt e ers , new members a re a lways welcome to support the longevity of the event.”

T h e 2 0 2 5 Coonabarabran Show w i l l b e he ld o n 7- 8 March.

For those looking to participate, a variety of competition categories are available, ranging from arts and crafts to livestock and baking. To enter online and explore th i s ye a r ’s se c t ion s ,

visit: showday.online/ s how/c o on a ba r a br a n (horse events excluded).

Be sure to check the closing dates for each cat egor y t o se cu re your spot, noting photography closes on 1 March, visual art and yard dog trial close on 3 March, with most other entries due on 5 March.

Tickets for the 2025 Coonabarabran Show ca n be purchased online at: www.123tix. c o m . au . T hey w i l l also be available at the gate.

New faces for the Times’ team You may have noticed some new bylines in the Coonabarabran Times this year - get ready to meet our new journos!

As one of their first writing assignments, we’ve asked them introduce each other...

Born and raised in the Coonabarabran area, Claudia Heaney is no stranger to the local community. Having recently graduated from Coonabarabran High School, she has eagerly stepped into her role at the Coonabarabran Times, bringing a lifelong passion for writing with her.

“I have loved writing for as long as I can remember,” Claudia shares. “Being able to convey a story that engages readers is so fulfilling.

So when the opportunity to join the Coona Times presented itself, I jumped on it. I am so glad I did!”

Claudia has a natural knack for storytelling, a skill she honed throughout high school with the support of dedicated English teachers.

“I’ve been fortunate enough to have some incredible teachers who helped me develop my writing skills. Storytelling has always been a fundamental part of my writing, so I am excited to share others’ stories.”

Beyond writing, Claudia has a deep-rooted love for agriculture. Growing up on a farm shaped her experiences and passions and she hopes to bring that perspective into her work at the Coonabarabran Times.

“Growing up on a farm has made a profound impact on my life. It not only shaped my childhood, but my future. Ag r iculture will always be a constant in my life, and I hope to shine a spotlight on what it has to offer others.”

Claudia is passionate about the cattle industry, Au s t ra l i a n Sto ck H o r s e s a n d re g e n e rat i ve agriculture.

“Cove r i ng l i ves tock s h ow s, sa l es, a nd educational events is high on my list.”

Agriculture holds a special place in Claudia’s hea r t and she’s excited to sha re peop l e’s experiences, events and rural lifestyles with a broader audience.

“Agr iculture has been a huge par t of my life, and I’ve been lucky to grow up around it, which has fostered my love for rural life. I believe agriculture has so much to offer communities, especially youth. It’s very exciting.”

Si nce joi n i ng the Coonaba rab ran T i mes, Claudia has been embracing her new role with enthusiasm.

“I have really enjoyed it! I’m lucky to be part of a great team and am excited for what lies ahead.”

Outside of work, Claudia enjoys spending quality time with her animals and unwinding with music. Sitting with her horses and poddy calves is one of her favourite ways to relax. Music also plays a big role in her downtime – her speaker gets plenty of use blasting country music, both old and new!

Cl a ud ia i s a fantas tic add ition to the Coonabarabran Times team, and readers can look for ward to seeing her work in the paper each week.

Email Claudia: claudia@coonabarabrantimes.com

Claudia Heaney Local to the Coonabarabran area, Molly S h a n n o n h a s ret u r n e d h o m e a n d p u t h e r journalism skills to practice.

Let’s get to k now ou r new Coona T i mes’ journalist.

Journalism has been in Molly’s sights from a young age.

“I decided I wanted to become a journalist in year six,” she said.

After high school, Molly went on to study journalism at university in Canberra to pursue this passion.

“The more I read and researched, the more in love I became with the career.”

For Molly, starting at the Times was a full-circle moment.

“I have grown up with this paper, everyone in my family buys it. It’s really humbling to get to be part of such a legacy and to get more involved with the town.”

When asked how she has found the role so far, Molly said, “I’ve loved it. I love talking to people and learning their stories – and I love writing. So being able to go into work and not have it feel like work has been fantastic.”

Molly says it is the art of writing that drew her in and led her to journalism.

“I love the craft of writing, of putting a story

together in a way that makes sense and is interesting.”

Her passion lies in giving locals a voice that they may not be able to share otherwise. She describes this by saying, “I think the thing I am most excited to cover is personal stories for local people. I want to give a voice to as many people as possible.”

Molly appreciates her rural upbringing and the life experiences it has provided her with.

“It’s had a massive influence on me. It’s shaped the person I am today and I carry it like a badge of honour. I have so much love and appreciation for rural communities, especially farmers and farming families.

“One thing I really hope to achieve in my ca reer is to be able to shed more light on their lives and stories and show the world how amazing farmers are.”

But what does Molly enjoy doing when she has put the pen down?

“I really enjoy reading, knitting, baking and occasionally going for a run. There’s an ongoing joke with my friends that I am secretly an old lady.”

The Coonabarabran Times team is excited to have Molly on board to contribute her valuable skills and passion.

Email Molly: news@coonabarabrantimes.com

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Molly Shannon

VALENTINE’S DAY: FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2025

Simon and Jenni Tighe enjoyed dinner at the Royal Hotel.

Enjoying dinner at the Imperial were Ann and Colin Blythe.

Tim and Keira Cox had a lovely romantic dinner for two at the Royal Hotel.

Having a nice night out at the Bowlo raffles were Levina and David Forrest.

Enjoying a delicious meal on Valentine’s Day were Paul and Vera Burri.

Romantic dinner for Philip and Ansie Van Schalkwyk at the Imperial Hotel.

Good friends catching at the Royal Hotel: Trevor Houghton, Helen Goodyear, Maddy Kerr, Tristan Houghton, John Goodyear and Martin Callaway.

Adorable blue-eyed bubba Alec with Mumma, Millie, and Daddy, Tom Redden, enjoying the outdoor area at the Royal Hotel.

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VALENTINE’S DAY: FRIDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2025

Valentine’s Day was a chance for a romantic dinner for Randall Ruttley, with girlfriend Rya Cain.

Enjoying Valentine’s Day at the Coonabarabran Bowling Club were Max and Cheryl Harris.

COONABARABRAN LIBRARY Seniors’ Library Information The Seniors’ Library Information morning will be held on Tuesday, 25 February, from 10.30 to 11.30 am.

Everyone is welcome to join us at the library as our staff share what’s available both in the library and through the online resources offered

by Macquarie Regional Library.

Community Feedback Survey Macquarie Regional Library is seeking valuable feedback and ideas from community members to help shape the future of library services.

We w a n t t o h e a r from library members and non-members to understand and identify future needs and review how we deliver our programs, collections, and technology.

We highly value your input and ideas and invite you to complete our Community Feedback Survey before 9am on Monday, 3 March.

Fine Free February February is the perfect month for borrowers to return any overdue items, as Macquarie Regional Library is waiving all overdue fines this month.

This is an opportunity for everyone to start the

year fresh, have fines waived, and return to the library to enjoy our fantastic range of books and services.

Summer Reading Challenge Macquarie Regional Library’s Summer Reading Challenge (SRC) finishes on 28 February!

This free reading incentive program, designed for children aged 0-16, has been a fun way to help maintain your child’s literacy skills over the summer.

Get your entries in for the second draw by 28 February. Prizes will be drawn on 3 March 2025.

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It was date night at the Bowling Club for couple, Mark Watton and Courtney Clark.

Record breaking numbers for Binnaway Young Judges Day A record number of students took part in the annual Binnaway Young Judges Day on Tuesday, 18 February, with 250 participants gathering to develop their agricultural skills and compete in judging competitions.

Binnaway Show Society was pleased with the turnout, which also included the Group 12 Young Judges Final as part of the day’s events.

Event organisers, Jim Larkin from the Show Committee, and Simone Wilson, from Binnaway Central School, said the event continued to grow each year.

"Each year we have more students keen to come and take part in the day," Mr Larkin said.

"We pass our sincere thanks on to all of the presenters, sponsors, teachers, parents and volunteers who make the day possible."

A m o n g t h e h i g h l i g ht s wa s th e announcement of the top scorers.

Annabelle Bradley from Coolah Ce nt ra l Sch o o l, wa s n a m e d t h e highest point scorer and winner of the prestigious Don Riley Shield.

T h e La r k i n F a m i l y S h i e l d wa s awarded to joint winners Jack Bell, from Mendooran Central School, and

Maggie McConnell, from Parkes.

T h ro u g h o u t t h e d a y, s t u d e nt s had the opportunity to learn about various aspects of agriculture through interactive stations, including beef c a t t l e , m e a t a n d w o o l s h e e p, auctioneering, agronomy, poultr y, rural medical and grains.

A new addition to the program was a session on bees, presented by Melissa Stafa, from Muswellbrook, which was a buzz with students.

Beat r i x Volkovsk y, a student at Co o n a b a ra b ra n’s St La w re n ce' s Primary School, said she enjoyed the experience. " I l i ked the a ucti onee r i ng and getting to see the cattle," Beatrix said.

The Young Judges Day marked the beginning of Binnaway Show week, leading into the Art Preview this Friday evening and the Binnaway Show on Saturday, 22 February.

Joint Larkin Family Shield winners Maggie McConnell and Jack Bell, pictured with Jim Larkin.

Beatrix Volkovsky, from St Lawrence’s Primary School, pictured with meat sheep.

Mick Gray, Max Henley, Sophie He and Matilda Varty, from St Lawrences Primary School, Coonabarabran.

Hannah Norwood, Bridget Lyndeman, Kelsey Mulligan and Genevive Moreton, from Mendooran Central School.

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Annelaise Stanford, Chelsea Miller and Jemima Hayne, from Dunedoo Central School.

Emergency action to prevent the extinction of Warrumbungle Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies An emergency translocation project aimed at saving endangered Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies has been successfully carried out within Warrumbungle National Park.

The operation involved m o v i n g t he p a rk ’s last rock-wallabies by helicopter to a newly established, 303-hectare feral-cat and fox-free area within the park.

T he pu r p o s e - bu i lt

sanctuary was created to prevent the extinction of this important but declining population, which is thought to be uniquely adapted to the hotter, drier climates of the western-most extent

of its range.

T h e t r a n s l o c at i o n effort saw the careful relocation of 12 Brushtailed Rock-wallabies to the Mount Uringery feral-cat and fox-free area and was carried

out by an experienced team of scientists, park managers, s p e c ie s ex p er t s a nd veterinarians. Due to the remote nature of the site, the wallabies were tra nspor t ed by hel ic opt er t o en su r e their safety and wellbeing.

The construction of the feral-cat and foxfree area is a significant ecological achievement.

It will provide a secure env i r o n ment w it h i n which the w ild rockwallaby population can recover.

Foxes and feral cats are the main predators of Brush-tailed Rockwallabies, w ith feral goats also posing a threat t h r ough c omp et it ion for habitat and food.

Fera l cats a lone a re estimated to kill over 1.5

billion native animals annually.

John Whittall, acting director Northern I n la nd N S W N P WS , was thrilled with the translocation project. “ It ’s a f a nt a s t i c feel i ng t o k now that we’ve been able to put these animals in a place that we know is safe for them, free from feral predators, while NPWS manages those threats,” Mr Whittall said. “ T he B r u s h-t a i le d Rock-wallaby used to be found all over NSW, but their populations have become restricted. “ We ’ r e p r o t e c t i n g this species for future generations and our hope is that once the threats h ave b e e n m a n a g e d across the landscape and the Brush-tailed Rockwa l l aby p opu l at ion s

h ave g r ow n , we c a n start to release them back outside the fenced areas so that they can su r v ive a nd su st a i n themselves where they came from.”

This project is a key element of Nat ion a l Pa rks a nd Wi ld l i fe S er v ic e ’s ( N P W S ) broader conser vation strategy to reverse the decline of threatened spe c ies a nd i mpr ove their outcomes by creating a network of 10 feral cat and fox-free areas.

Atticus F leming, deputy secretary NSW NPWS, said the Warrumbungle Brusht a i le d R o c k-wa l l a by population possesses unique genetics that are important for the species survival in the face of climate change.

“ T his project is about saving an important population from extinction. It has been a huge logistical exercise carried out by dedicated NPWS staff, scientists a nd vets who a r e det er m i ne d t o s ave a nd r ebu i ld t h e Wa r r u m b u n g l e population,” Mr Fleming said.

“The Warrumbungles is one of our great inland nat iona l pa rks a nd we are determined to ensure this spectacular landscape remains home to its unique population of rock-wallabies. “ The establishment of fera l- c at a nd foxfree areas is a critical step towards achieving zero ex ti nctions a nd restor ing ecosystems a c r o s s ou r n at i o n a l parks.”

A Warrumbungle Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby, newly released into the feral-cat and fox-free area.

May Whittall releases a Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby is released in the feral cat and fox-free zone in the Warrumbungle National Park.

Photos: NPWS

Sue Brookhouse provides pre-flight care to a rock wallaby.

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Brush-tailed Rock Wallaby release in Warrumbungle National Park’s feral-cat and fox-free area.

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Much loved father in-law, Pa/Pop/Poppy to many.

Relatives and friends are warmly invited to attend his funeral on Friday, 28th February 2025, with a procession starting from his home in Wellington Street Baradine (gather 10.45am) to a graveside service in the Baradine Cemetery commencing at 11.00am.

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AROUND THE SCHOOLS Coonabarabran Public House captains CPS held its house meetings last Thursday and we have some very excited captains and vice captains to lead the way for 2 025.

Congratulations to the following captains and vice captains, we look forward to them leading us at our sports carnivals and throughout the year at our sporting events: Meteorites: Captains – Joe Heywood, Annabelle Barker.

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Audrey Rouse. Vice captains – A lex Brown, Zahara Quagliato.

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Tooraweenah Preschool What a great start to 2025 we have had at Tooraweenah Preschool!

Our returning friends were just busting to come back, and our new friends have started happily too.

Welcome everyone!

Children have really enjoyed spending time catching up with each other and sharing holiday fun and adventures as they play.

It seems to be the year of the ‘busy buzzing bee’ at preschool ,with lots of pictures of a happy bee with his arms spread out wide saying “Yay, I’m at preschool!” throughout our room.

We are not sure how they got there, but one suggestion was that the fairies put them there after we go home. We also have some friendly birthday bees with our faces on them!

There have been a number of ‘parties’ in the home corner – and with several recent birthdays at preschool, and Christmas fun remembered, everyone has been i n vo l ved, cook i ng

and dressing for the occasion.

Several girls asked if they could “go to the ballet concert after dinner,” so, with dress-up dresses on, we moved to the mat, found some amazing ballet music to listen and dance too – and put on a ballet concert of our own!

Friends have been helping out in the garden and playground with little jobs, making sure the birds have food and building some new garden windmills that are lady beetles and bumble bees.

The sand pit has been very popular – it’s in the shade, there are lots of farm machines to play with and also the party table that has new plates, bowls and cups to use.

We’ve also got some new items in our cubby to go with the fruit shop, that is also apparently a busy café for friends to meet and chat while they are out walking their babies in the prams.

Water play fun and time together for a cool drink with a Zooper Dooper icy pole to help keep us

refreshed and cool outside mid-morning have again been enjoyed by everyone.

Children have been talking about where we live, our community and our preschool, about the importance of friendship and kindness and looking after each other.

Australia Day celebrations were also discussed. We’ve all painted a small map of Australia and placed our photo on it, with them

now hanging on our ‘Welcome Wall’ around our new sign ‘Learning and Playing together on Wiradjuri Country’.

We’ve used lots of colours to cotton-bud paint these, and they look very much like our map of Aboriginal Australia.

It has been interesting to see how friends have connected with ‘where we belong’ with this activity.

Preschool have been doing the

‘Pub Community’ barbecues on a Saturday night at the Mountain View Hotel for the month of February, and we are very thankful to those who have supported this and to those who have helped and assisted in any way. A fun and social evening for everyone!

We are looking forward to another fun year at Tooraweenah Preschool full of adventures, fun and friendship!

Creative sand play at Tooraweenah Preschool.

Preschool friends creating colourful maps of Australia.

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Clontarf comes to Parliament This past week was another busy week back in Canberra – it certainly feels like an election is coming!

On T uesday, I was delighted to catch up w ith Jezebel la, f rom Broken Hill, and Molly, from Dubbo, as they were recognised as par t of the A BC ’s 2025 Heywire national writing program.

It was also a pleasure to meet with Claire and Nel l, f rom the L o ca l & I ndependent News Association, to discuss how they can support the streng then i ng of local journalism, while on Wednesday I took the ch a nc e t o spe a k w ith representatives from Optus for an update on the regional mobile network sharing ag reement between Optus and TPG Telecom.

Perhaps the highlight of the week was welcoming the boys from the Clontarf Foundation to Parliament House.

At the beginning of the week I spoke in the Federat ion C h a mber about the visit, noting just how benef icia l Clontar f has been t o the l ives of ma ny Aboriginal boys in the Parkes electorate.

The boys were joined by many

Parliamentarians and staff to put on a great game of rugby league on Tuesday morning and I was filled with pride when meeting several Clontarf alumni from the Parkes electorate at a special morning tea on what may well have been my very last day in Parliament House. It is connections like this that I will miss most when I retire.

Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton (second from right) with Parkes electorate Clontarf alumni Quincy (Dubbo), Thomas (Broken Hill) and Zach (Gunnedah).

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WEATHER WATCH During the last few d ays , t he he av y t o f l o o d r a i n s h av e eased sig n i f ica ntly i n n o r t he r n c o a s t a l Queensland.

Townsv ille, dur ing t h e l a s t 16 d ay s o f F e b r u a r y, r e c o r d e d

1151mms ra i n fa l l – easi ly a record for February in 154 years of records, surpassing the prev ious wett est February in 1877 when 870.7mms fell.

The town of Cardnell, near where my grandson

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Benjamin lives, r e c o r d e d 16 5 3 m m s , breaking the previous wet t e s t Febr u a r y o f 19 47 when 133 0mms fell.

Ca rdnell’s wettestever month was 1825mms in January 1981, after which it was very wet in our region from May to November 1981.

D u r i n g l a s t we ek , Oodnadatta recorded a maximum temperature of 4 8 .7 de g r e e s .

Not only was this Oodnadatta’s highest February temperature on record, but it was also the highest February temperature ever recorded in South

Australia.

The previous highest February temperature at Oodnadatta was 46.8 degrees on 16 February 1983, which was Ash Wednesday, after which much-needed rainfall a r r ived on 21 Ma rch in our reg ion and continued sporadically to January 1984 at most places.

The city of Melbourne morning recorded 9.9 degrees on Sunday, the first time in February th at the m i n i mu m t e m p e r a t u r e s t ay e d below 10 degrees since 1993. We had a mild, wet winter in 1993.

G’day folks.

Parliament returned last week after a long break over December and January. Like most first-sitting periods, it was a pretty big week, not least because I introduced a b i l l to s p l i t t h e H u n t e r N e w Eng land Local Health D ist r ict (LH D). But a l so, beca use the re were plenty of issues that I have been hearing in my travels around Barwon that I needed to raise with the Government. This week should see things settle into something a p p ro a ch i n g a ro ut i n e, b ut i n pa r l iament th i ng s can change very quickly.

Wee Waa Hospitaland Hunter New England LHD For nearly two years now, Wee Waa Hospital has been operating at reduced hours, effectively it is closed with only a skeleton staff.

I have worked with the Regional Health Minister, Ryan Park, to get the hospital back to normal operating hours. The minister has stated that he is committed to keeping the h os p ita l o p e n a n d ret u r n i n g it to normal operation, but Hunter New England (HNE) Local Health District has consistently failed to do what is necessary to reopen the hospital. They have also failed to engage with the local community to work on a solution, even actively undermining a community working p a r t y fo r m ed fo r t h at s p e ci f i c purpose.

Last week i n N SW Pa r l iament I del ivered a Pr ivate Member’s Statement detailing the situation at the hospital and the shortcomings of H N E, i n d i cat i n g t h at I h a ve asked the minister for an inquir y into the health distr ict’s fai lu re regarding Wee Waa hospital and also foreshadowing a bill that I introduced the next day to split up the health district into separate Hunter and New England LHDs. Splitting the health district would end the g reat d ivide bet ween wel l - resou rced hospita l s i n the east of HNE LHD and those that are poorly resourced in the west.

This idea is not a new one, former MP for the Nor thern Tablelands, Adam Marshall, also introduced a bill to split the health district, after getting 16,000 signatures on a petition for the split, showing the depth of support for the plan.

Although there are fears that splitting the health district would just create a poorly-resourced New England LHD, the bill should be referred to a committee for review, which would mean that the actions to create the new health district would come under the scrutiny of a parliamentary committee, and if the new LHD is created it would, like any other health district, be appropriately resourced to pay for doctors, nurses, equipment, buildings, admin staff, cleaners and whatever is needed to keep it running properly.

HNE LHD seems too large for the current administration of the LHD, they seem incapable of equitably resourcing hospitals in the west.

Something needs to be done to see that hospitals like Wee Waa are not missing out because resources are being sent elsewhere.

My co l l e a g u e H e l e n D a l to n , M e m b e r f o r M u r r a y, h a s a l s o i nt roduced a bi l l to spl it the Mur r umbidgee Local Health D i s t r i ct, w h i ch w i l l af fect La ke Ca rg e l l i g o i n my e l e cto ra te. I w i l l g ive my suppo r t to he r bi l l if it means that reg iona l a reas will receive better outcomes for health.

Storms Notice of Motion Last year we saw storms cause damage and power outages in the far west around Broken Hill, as well as in Carinda. With more storms across Ba r won last week , I felt compelled last week to bring them to the attention of parliament with a Notice of Motion.

I asked that the parliament takes note that: 1. Storms have damaged power i nf ra s t r u ct u re i n We s te r n N SW, l e a d i n g to w i d e s p re a d s u p p l y interruptions.

2. Acknowledges the vulnerability of remote communities and properties on a single supply line with no redundancy plan.

3 . Ag re e s t h e a n s we r l i e s i n net wo r k resi l ience and l oca l storage and generation.

4. Expedite plans for microgrids and stand-alone power stations in remote areas.

5. Appreciates the hard work Essential Energy does in remote, rural, and regional NSW. Water for Fire Preparedness regulation changes R e c e n t l y, t h e r e h a v e b e e n changes made to the regulations for water for fire preparedness and firefighting.

If there is a fire on a landholding or on nearby land and it is posing a threat, the owner or occupier of the land can take water and use it to: • control, suppress or extinguish the fire • protect people, animals, or proper ty (such as buildings and machinery) from the fire.

• A ‘ f i r e’ i n c l u d e s a l l t y p e s of fi re emergencies, such as b us hf i res, g ra s s f i res, s h r ub l a nd fires, electrical fires, house fires and fires on industrial premises.

The exemptions allow landholders to take and use water without a water access licence o r wa te r u s e a p p rova l fo r t h e following purposes: • to f ight an active f i re on a landholding • to prepare for a nearby fire that is threatening a landholding • fo r f i ref ig hti ng t ra i n i ng (by or under the super vision of a firefighting authority) • fo r co nt ro l l e d b u r n i n g (by or under the super vision of a firefighting authority) • for the testing and maintenance of firefighting equipment.

Wate r supply wo r k app roval s are no longer needed for mobile pumps/tanks to take water for the above purposes.

‘Landholders’ includes owners and occupiers of land.

Cricketers lose to Warren Coonabarabran’s cricket team travelled to Warren on Saturday, 8 February, where they lost against last year’s competition winners, Marthaguy, at Victoria Oval in a game played in very pleasant temperatures for cricket.

Marthaguy won the t oss a nd ele c t ed t o bat . T hey sta r t ed their innings well, with their top four batsmen – Andrew Freeth (13), Ben Storer (29), Hugh Duncan (18) and John McKay (16) – taking the score to 86 before there wa s a major bat t i ng collapse. This resulted in them losing their last six wickets for 13 runs, leaving their total at 99. N Nick Willoughby (515), Jericho Chatfield (331), Cameron Whittall and B en Hjor t (1-16) were the wicket takers for Coona.

Coona started their chase well and reached 40 for the loss of two w i c ket s i n t he 1 2 t h over before an all too familiar batting collapse occurred. They lost their last eight wickets for the addition of only another 27 runs and were all out for 67, losing by 32.

A last-wicket partnership of 13 between Jacob Baker and Zane Jenner was the only other bright s p o t i n t he i n n i n g s (other than the top order batting) for Coona.

The only batsmen to reach double f ig u res were opener Nick

W i l loughby (31) a nd Jacob Baker (10).

Successf u l bowlers for M a r t h ag uy wer e Ben Storer (6-7), Hugh Duncan (2-11) and Doug Freeth (1-10).

C oona’s nex t game

will be here in Coona aga i nst C u rba n th is Saturday, 22 February.

This will be their last ga me of t he s e a s on , u n less they w i n a nd qualify for the finals.

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Nick Willoughby scored 31 runs and took five wicket for 15 runs in Coona’s loss to Marthaguy on 8 February.

CPS swimmers make waves Last Monday, 17 February, in glorious weather, Coonabarabran Public School conducted its annual swimming carnival.

The day star ted commenced with a very loud march to the pool by each sporting house, followed by a warm-up dance to the Macarena.

When the swimming g ot u n d e r wa y it wa s a spectacular day of co m p et i t i o n , w i t h eve r yone t r y i ng thei r personal best and pa r ti ci pati ng i n both the competitive races and novelty races and events.

Records broken A h i g h l i g ht fo r t h e day was the breaking of some long-standing records.

With a time of 33.12, Savannah Swanson b ro ke th e j u n i o r g i r l s 33 -metre breaststroke record that had been held by Ren Letts (33.69) since 1988.

Savannah also broke the junior gir l medley record with a time of 2.27.03, breaking Anna Moxham’s record from 2004 of 2.30.40.

Emma Johnston was gliding through the pool, breaking records all day.

She set a new 11 years 33 - m freest yle record with a time of 21.51. The record had been held

by Emma Kable since 2007 with a time of 22.31.

Emma then went on to break the 11 years backstroke record that had been held by Elkie Hull since 1996. Emma

swam a time of 24.91, smashing Elkie’s record of 27.18.

T h i s s p e e d y s t re a k continued, with Emma setting a record in the m ed l ey event w ith a time of 2.10.29.

Age champions Congratulations and

special mention to Coona Public School’s age champions for the day: Juniors – Savannah Swanson, Louis Rouse.

11 Y e a r – E m m a Johnston, Kaylis ValletteChatfield.

S e n i o r s – M a ka y l a

Milsom, Dylan TowneyWhite.

The winning house was the Asteroids, while the team spirit award went to the Comets.

Good luck to all of the swimmers who are off to the zone carnival in Coolah tomorrow.

Record-breaking swimmers Savannah Swanson and Emma Johnston.

Over the Odds CENTRAL & WESTERN RACING by COL HODGES Bedgerabong Picnics Saturday, 15 February Brazilian-born jockey L eand ro Ribeiro and Dubbo-trainer Connie Greig combined to win the $11,0 0 0 Bedgerabong Picnic Cup before a crowd of over 1,800 on Saturday at the beautiful racecourse west of Forbes.

On the immaculate turf track, Laisvas (Leandro Ribeiro, $2.20) t r a c k e d t h e l e a d e r, Namarari, then swept to the front before the home turn and won the 1400 metres Cup by over five lengths from Media Ch ick ( Za ra L ew is, $5.50) and Stateswoman

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( A r t hu r Pol lo c k , $ 2 favourite).

C on n ie G r ei g a nd Leandro Ribeiro have been dominant on the picnic circuit over recent seasons and they completed a winning double at Bedgerabong with Allande in the 1400 metres Class 1 Trophy Handicap.

Wel l supp or t ed with several of the 11 bookmakers, A llende ($4), from fourth, wheeled around the field and won by nearly four lengths from Ready For Liftoff (Eloise Drews, $2.30 favourite) and Yet Tobe A Cod (Zara Lewis, $7).

Parkes trainer Sharon

Jef f r ies has won the 800 metres Bracelet on multiple occasions and this year it was with the well-performed TAB track sprinter, Obsessive Nature.

Humpi ng the 74 kg top weight, Obsessive Nature (Ashley Boyd, $2 to $1.70 favourite) came from last early to score a convincing win from the gallant warhorse Billy Bent Ear (Leandro Ribeiro, $3.60) and Real Salty (Todd Bailey, $5.50).

A n all-the-way w inner at Gi lgand ra TA B meeting the p r e v i o u s S a t u r d a y, Zillions (A rthur Pollock, $2.30 favourite)

gave tra i ner Sha r on Jeffries a Bedgerabong double when lead i ng throughout to beat Rebel Love (Leandro Ribeiro, $ 5 . 5 0) a nd the fast finishing Scruff’s Magic (Eloise Drews, $7.50) in the 800 metres Class B Handicap.

T ra i ned at Forbes

by Peter K irby, East Harlem, in an exciting finish, won the opening race – the 110 0 metres Class 3 Trophy Handicap.

Less than a half leng th separated the first four place getters, with East Harlem (Zara L ew i s , $ 2 . 2 0 t o $ 4) arriving in time to beat the leader, Puerto Rico

($3.60 favourite), Sauce Dragon (Ashley Boyd, $6) and Individualist ( L eandro Ribeiro, $5.50).

L ong-time, h igh lysuccessful Nyngan trainer R odney R obb won the 110 0 metres M a iden Plat e w ith Hammoon Summer (Paul Zerafa, $4), which came f rom fou r th t o beat Waterpark Creek (Eloise Drews, $3.70) a nd B old B ender ( Leandro Ribeiro, $3.60 favourite).

T he C on n ie G r ei g tra i ned B old B ender backed up the next day to finish third in a big f ield at D ubb o TA B meeting.

From fans to future stars: local girls inspired by Indigenous All Stars In a heart-warming journey of determination, inspiration and community support, a group of young local girls have had the opportunity to reconnect with their idols and embark on a path of entrepreneurship.

What began as a simple w ish, to see these girls engage with their role models – the I n d i g en o us A l l Sta r s women’s rugby league side – blossomed i nto a rea l it y, d ue to the kindness and dedication of Poi Birtles.

I n ea r l y D ecem b e r 2024, Poi transpor ted th e g i r l s to Tra ng i e, e n s u r i n g t h ey c o u l d meet and be inspired by top athletes Bobbi Law, Mahalia Murphy, Q u i n cy D o d d, Ta l i a h Fuimaono and Ki r ra Dibb, of the Indigenous All Stars.

D u r i n g t h e i r v i s i t, l o ca l g i r l s Ta e h a r i B ra g g , Pa y to n N i xo n Wa l ke r, J et ta B i r t l e s , April Bragg and Harper Walker had the chance to i nte ract w ith top players and share co nve r s a t i o n s a b o u t their backgrounds and aspirations.

The impact of this meeting was profound, i g n i t i n g a n ew fo u n d drive and passion within the young fans.

Po i d esc r i bed th e experience as deeply meaningful.

“M o s t i m p o r ta nt l y, the day was driven by fe m a l e s d o i n g w h a t t h ey a r e p a s s i o n a t e about,” Poi said.

The time spent w ith these incredible

athletes left a lasting impression on the girls, fueling their passion and drive.

To take their inspiration even fur ther, Poi organised a special trip to Sydney l a s t weekend, w h e re the girls had the oppor tunit y to watch their sporting heroes in action as the Australian I n d i g en o us A l l - Sta r s faced off against the N ew Zea l and Mao r i Kiwis.

Entrepreneurship B e y o n d t h e excitement of meeting spor ts icons, the gi r ls have also taken a bold step into the world of business.

With a loan from Poi and Shy n i k ka Ca i n, the girls ventured into entrepreneurship, se l l i ng ch i l d ren’s accesso r ies such as hai rbr ushes, ear r ings, hair clips and rings at b ot h To o ra we e n a h a n d Coo n a b a ra b ra n Christmas events.

Through their ded ication and ha rd wo r k , they not on ly turned a profit, but also gained valuable lessons in financial responsibility and perseverance.

A touch i ng t w i s t i n thei r jou r ney came when they successfully re p a i d t h e i r l o a n . I n a generous act of

WEDNESDAY GOLF There was no golf competition played at the Coonabrabran Golf Club on Wednesday, 13 February, although three hardy souls decided to challenge the threatening weather and headed off with high hopes of finishing 18 holes.

After nine holes, however, they called it quits and let the heavens open up, with some very heavy rain, along with flashes of lightning to hurry them on their way home.

Coming events Keep in mind the monthly medal, sponsored by Guy Andrew Electrical, will be contested on Saturday, 1 March.

NSW Medal, round one.

Sunday, 16 March – the Bennell family 4BBB (formerly the Nurse Taylor event).

All Wednesday events throughout March will be stablefords.

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e n co u ra g e m e nt, Po i and Shynikka chose to donate the repaid funds back to the girls, acting as their ‘investors’ and reinforcing the cycle of giving and growth.

Poi said she was extremely proud to help support and encourage the girls and celebrate their accomplishments.

“I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey w e’ v e h a d w i t h o u r a m a z i n g, s t ro n g a n d f ierce little gi r ls,” she said.

“It has been truly inspi r ing to watch them engage with culture and have the opportunity to witness their role models shine on the big screen.

“A s w e c e l e b r a t e their achievements, let’s remember this quote – ‘Put in the work, and you shall reap the benefits.

When you work towards a d r e a m , yo u b e g i n to make it a real it y – dreams do come true’.

“We want to thank our community for helping to make the g i r l s’ dreams come true.”

Local Coonabarabran girls met one of their sporting heroes last weekend – Indigenous All Stars centre Bobbi Law.

CHICKEN RUN Sunday, 16 February The Coonabarabran Golf Club’s Sunday morning chicken run was played over the front nine on 16 February, with Damien and Wayne Bennell in the winners’ circle, scoring 22 points on a count back.

Vouchers were won by Cody Higgins and Matt Pincham 22, and Matt and Kurt Pincham 21 c/b.

Next Sunday’s chicken run, on 23 February, will be played over the back nine.

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VETERANS’ GOLF Tuesday, 11 February A good field of 11 veteran golfers took part in the Coonabarabran Golf Club’s veterans’ competition on Tuesday, 11 February.

The course looks to be in good condition, well done the volunteers.

The winner was John Wood, with a net 38, followed by Andy Galvin, runner-up, with a net

of 40.

Nearest to the pins went to Mick Noy, Bob Guichelaar and Steve Larance. The long putt went to Andy Galvin.

With the Vets Open Day now only three weeks away everyone is trying to play their best.

Keep smiling when golfing.

W.B.

Record-breaking splash at CPS swimming carnival

FULL STORY 4 PAGE 1 Coonabarabran Public School swimming age champions: Kaylis Vallette-Chatfield, Emma Johnston, Savannah Swanson, Louis Rouse, Makayla Milsom and Dylan Towney-White.

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Drone technology deployed to tackle weed invasion Herbicide spread by drone technology may soon become a standard method of controlling Mimosa bush (Varchellia farnesiana) in the North West thanks to a trial currently being undertaken by North West Local Land Services on Travelling Stock Reserves in the Moree region.

Dense thickets of Mimosa bush have long been an unwanted feature of the landscape around Moree and Warialda due to the invasive shrub rendering large areas of land unproductive, but the spiny shrub also harbours invasive weeds such as Harissia Cactus and Tiger Pear.

Thriving in tropical, sub-tropical and warm temperate climates, Mimosa bush has large thorns and can grow up to six metres in height.

Labour intensive treatment methods have previously included fire, mechanical removal and on ground chemical control.

Determined to find a more efficient solution, North West Local Land Services commenced a trial using drone technology to apply herbicide in pellet form on Travelling Stock Reserves in the Moree, Garah and Pallamallawa areas.

Four years on, the trial has proved highly successful.

When comparing an area treated with mulching only, the drone spread herbicide combined with post herbicide mulching has

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Drone technology has been used as part of a trial in spreading herbicide to control the invasive Mimosa bush in the Moree region.

resulted in a significant reduction of weed regrowth.

Native groundcover is also recovering well despite the area

being heavily grazed by livestock throughout the duration of the trial.

Scott Graham, North West

Local Land Services Travelling Stock Reserve ranger said that using drones to disperse the herbicide has greatly increased

the speed in which large areas of Mimosa bush can be treated.

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Police appeal for Take off for information after aggravated break, drone usage in enter and steal weed control

Police news

Police are appealing for information following an investigation into an aggravated break, enter and steal offence in Moree.

About 3.30am on Friday, February 14, officers attached to New England Police District were called to a home in Amaroo Drive following a report of an alleged break in.

A 58-year-old man who was at home with his 56-year-old wife were awoken to the sounds of the front door being kicked in and being confronted by two young males with hooded jumpers covering their faces.

One of the males picked up a dish drying rack from the kitchen and threw it at the man,

connecting with his face and breaking his nose.

The two males then demanded the keys to their vehicles which were parked outside and their mobile phones.

The males took the keys to a grey Mercedes SUV and a brown Ford Territory 4WD and drove off in both vehicles.

No one else was injured during the break-in.

Officers from New England Police District attended and established a crime scene, which has been examined by specialist police.

As investigations continue, police are appealing with any with information, witnesses or dashcam footage to contact Moree Police Station on 6757 0799 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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The drone technology is best applied where Mimosa bush has formed a monoculture and generally free of other native woody tree and shrub species.

“Using the drone has meant that we have been able to treat large areas faster, and we’ve avoided the frequent breakdowns of

machinery that we had before as this method is much gentler on machinery,” Mr Graham said.

“Using the drone has also saved us a considerable amount of manpower, which is important as our small team has 160,000 hectares to manage.”

The team is currently following up any required hand treatment on successfully treated patches

and are embarking on new treatment areas.

Mimosa bush is a listed invasive native species under the NSW Land Management Framework for some of the regions in NSW. Prior to managing the species, please contact the Land Management team at Local Land Services for more information on legislative requirements.

ABOVE: The drone in action in the Moree region.

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LEFT: Mimosa bush close up.

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Gunnedah Conservatorium to launch Visiting Artist program with flute and harp superstars MARKETPLACE Gunnedah Conservatorium will open and launch its 2025 Visiting Artist program with flute and harp superstars Jane Rutter and Louise Johnson (former principal Sydney Symphony Orchestra).

The duo will perform in Quirindi on Saturday, February 22 and then Gunnedah on Sunday, February 23 at a special late afternoon concert at the Gunnedah Town Hall.

Jane plays her gold and silver flutes. Louise plays electric and classical harps. The brilliant duo pay tribute to Jazz harp legends Dorothy Ashby, Mimi Allen, Robert Maxwell and Harpo Marx with evocative music from the silver screen. Works by Chopin, Liszt, Brubeck, Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Fats Waller, Khachaturian, Richard Strauss and Scott Joplin.

“We are so excited to have Jane back in the region, this time with harpist Louise Johnson and we know it is going to be a wonderful concert,” said Gunnedah Conservatorium director Rebecca Ryan.

“We have kept our ticket prices low for 2025 and we are able to do this through our ongoing funding from the NSW Department of Education. We believe everyone has the right to see world class music in their own home town and we hope that by bringing artists of this calibre to Gunnedah we will inspire the next generation of musicians.

“Jane is also passionate about creating an environment where are all are welcomed and can enjoy the music!”

An internationally-acclaimed concert soloist and Australian-French flutist, Jane was knighted by France (Chevalier des Arts et Lettres). She is an expert in the French Flute School and is a major influence in classical music.

Known for her onstage warmth, she brilliantly conveys passion, sparkling technique and elegance of expression through her beautiful flute playing. Jane is proud to be a Haynes Artist, (renowned flute makers WMS Haynes describe Jane Rutter as a flute superstar).

A Fellow of the Australian Institute of Music, Jane is an award-winning TV presenter and multi-ARIA (Australian Grammy) nominee who has appeared as soloist with many orchestras including The Australian Chamber Orchestra, and on the same bill as Pavarotti, Carreras, The Manhattan Transfer, Tina Arena, Tommy Emmanuel, Michael Crawford, Slava and Leonard Grigoryan, Teddy Tahu-Rhodes, Peter Cousens and others.

An Australia Day Ambassador and one of Who Magazine’s 30 Most Beautiful People, Jane is also in demand as an artistic director and composer. Her Live at Lunch series at The Concourse, Chatswood is one of Australia’s most successful concert series. Jane has been featured on 60 Minutes, and in Vogue Magazine. She is a household name in Australia.

Awarded a French government scholarship, Jane studied in Paris with Jean-Pierre Rampal and Alain Marion, and has lectured Flute, Performance Pedagogy and

Chamber Music at her Alma Mater, Sydney University’s The Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Jane performs regularly in Paris and around the world: from recital halls to the Sydney Opera House, from music festivals to theatre and cabaret venues. Her early Chamber Jazz group, POSH, (reformed as Third Culture World Chamber Music) was a forerunner of Yoyo Ma’s the Silk Road Project.

The Australian Elizabethan Trust awarded Jane a fellowship grant that culminated in a DVD and soundtrack album, An Australian In Paris which topped the classical charts in Australia.

From her first iconic album, Nocturnes and Preludes for flute, Jane’s sublime flute playing has seen a further 23 further bestselling albums released including Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, French Kiss and Flute Spirit: Dreams and Improvisations.

Renowned for her relaxed onstage charm and musical imagination, prepare yourself for superb entertainment and the finest classical music from flutist Jane Rutter

when she performs in Quirindi and Gunnedah with Louise this weekend.

Louise is celebrated as one of Australia’s leading harpists and teachers. She began her harp studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music High School with June Loney at age 12.

Following her debut performance with the Sydney Symphony at age 14 she began a successful professional freelance career which spanned all genres of music from classical to jazz, often being found in famous recording studios across Australia and the globe, including Abbey Road, recording for films, radio and television.

Receiving an Australia Council Study Grant, she later studied at the Cleveland Institute of Music and Salzedo Summer Harp School in the United States with world renowned harpist and teacher, Alice Chalifoux.

At 18, she was appointed Principal Harp of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, a position she held for one year before continuing a freelance career

overseas. Living in London between 1983 and 1985, Louise performed regularly with the London Symphony Orchestra as Guest Principal Harp and Second Harp under the baton of such eminent conductors as Claudio Abbado and Richard Hickox. She also gave recitals in Wigmore Hall and the Purcell Room.

Louise has performed with all the major Australian Symphony and Opera and Ballet Orchestras, the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Australia Ensemble. She has also performed with legendary artists such as Cher, Sammy Davis Jnr, and the Bee Gees to name but a few, and has toured Australia with the Bolshoi and Sadler’s Wells Ballet Companies, accompanying the greats, Rudolf Nureyev and Dame Margot Fonteyn.

Louise was appointed Sydney Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Harp in 1985, a position she held

until leaving in 2019 to focus on solo work, jazz and teaching. She has worked under all of the major conductors since 1970, from Dean Dixon to David Robertson, performing with SSO for over 50 years.

She regularly appeared as soloist with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. In 1990 she performed the Mozart Flute and Harp Concerto with James Galway and in 2006 performed Spohr’s Concertante for Violin and Harp with Michael Dauth. In 1996 she performed the Ginastera Harp Concerto in Seattle for the World Harp Congress and played again for the WHC in 2014 giving the world premiere of Lee Bracegirdle’s Legend of the Old Castle, under the baton of Simone Young. In 2020 she recorded and performed Debussy’s Dances Sacrée et Profane.

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Your comprehensive guide to Welcome to CREATE Festival 2025, a celebration of community, creativity, and innovation, hosted by the Narrabri Shire Council.

Over 16 days, the shire will transform into a living canvas, inviting you to explore the endless possibilities of the theme ‘Dream’.

This year, you can dream beyond the ordinary and immerse yourself in the beauty and imagination that surrounds us as we celebrate the vibrant culture and limitless creativity of the community.

From inspiring workshops to captivating performances, experience the magic that happens when local artists, innovators, and dreamers unite. Engage with hidden talents, be inspired by collective imagination, and let your own dreams take flight on this unforgettable journey of creativity and connection.

Opening night There’s no better way to get into the mood for CREATE than going to the Opening Night Bash. With a glass of bubbly in your hand, exquisite canapés, and a group of friends it will be so easy to get lost among the artworks.

Set amongst the main exhibition at The Crossing Theatre, there will be an installation titled, ‘In Your Wildest Dreams’ in the main auditorium. This interactive installation takes you through an alternate reality dreamscape.

The very first exhibition showcasing artworks from local artists living with disabilities, ‘Through the Windows of Imagination’, which is an artistic lens or perspective of how differently artists see the world. The artists in this exhibition are living with many types of disabilities – from mild to severe – with a huge variety of outcomes.

The biggest dream catcher the north west has ever seen, dream themed multi-medium artworks from local Namoi Women’s Shed.

To offset the atmosphere of this visual feast there will be an exceptional musical backdrop provided by Lake Kelly.

Opening night: February 28, The Crossing Theatre, from 7pm. Adults $55 – includes live music, canapes and two glasses of sparkling wine, beer or soft drink.

Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1337093 Exhibitions – The Crossing Theatre There are three exhibition spaces showcasing the works of over 20 artists.

The theme ‘Dream’ invites you to explore the limitless possibility of creativity.

“In Your Wildest Dreams” is not just an installation; it’s an odyssey into the depths of your imagination.

And the dedicated exhibition, “Through

the Windows of Imagination”, is the first showcase of works from local artists living with disability.

February 28 to March 11, 10am to 3pm daily.

Free entry, although a gold coin donation would go a long way in helping to ensure CREATE grows on a yearly basis.

In Your Wildest Dreams Step into a realm where reality blends seamlessly with fantasy.

“In Your Wildest Dreams” is not just an installation; it’s an odyssey into the depths of your imagination.

Every corner of the auditorium is alive with vivid illusions and sensory wonders.

The boundaries of the physical world dissolve as you find yourself wandering through enchanting landscapes and surreal visions.

Prepare to be dazzled by a symphony of colours, lights, and sounds that dance around you, creating a dreamscape that captivates the senses and stirs the soul.

Prepare to be dazzled by a symphony of colours, lights, and sounds that dance around you, creating a dreamscape that captivates the senses and stirs the soul.

Delight in the unexpected as you journey through this magical experience, where the extraordinary becomes the norm and every moment is a fantastical adventure.

Through the Windows of Imagination This exhibition invites you to experience the world through the unique perspectives of local artists living with disabilities.

Each artwork serves as a window into their imagination, offering a glimpse into how they perceive and interact with the world around them.

For these artists, creativity is not just an expression, but a powerful tool for communication, transformation, and connection.

From different backgrounds and abilities, these artists bring their visions to life, expanding our understanding of what is possible. Join us in celebrating their creativity and the beauty of seeing the world through a different lens.

Palmer Pop-Up Gallery ‘A Country Dream’ An exhibition by Deb Michell-Smith, Pip

Donaldson and Tilla Winston-Smith.

Join award-winning landscape artist Deb Michell-Smith, country-themed watercolour artist Pip Donaldson, and local flower grower and photographer Tilla Winston-Smith for the opening of A Country Dream, a special group exhibition celebrating the beauty and spirit of country life.

The exhibition will feature a stunning collection of works that explore rural landscapes, country themes, and the delicate beauty of flowers captured through photography and art.

Official opening February 27, 6pm. Free.

Exhibition dates February 28 to March 14.

Open daily from 9am to 1pm and some evenings. The Palmer Room, Tourist Hotel.

Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre Join the celebration for the WWCA&CC’s third birthday Behind the Yellow Door at the opening night of “A Dream is a Wish your Heart Makes”.

The Main Gallery will be showcasing “She Dreams in Colour” a solo exhibition by Sydney Artist Kelcie Bryant-Duguid.

Gallery and workroom will be open throughout the exhibition.

Ticket price includes live entertainment, complimentary canapés and drinks throughout the evening, and a take-home illustration for guests.

Official opening Friday, March 7. Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 7pm. Tickets $35, bookings essential. Enquires 0487 030 069. https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1348894 Exhibition dates Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday March 7 to 16, 10am to 4pm. Free entry to exhibition.

Narrabri Art and Craft Society Narrabri Art and Craft Society welcomes you to a place where members have crafted, created and painted their individual experiences and dreams.

The shop, gallery and workroom will be open throughout the showing of the exhibition.

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Refreshments will be served and the prestigious Betty Berriman award for best work will be presented.

Official opening 11am Saturday, March 8. Free. Enquires 0487 030 069. Exhibition dates March 8 to 16, 10am to 3pm daily.

Solo exhibition – Vicky Phelps Vicky Phelps is a full-time farmer’s wife, mother, grandmother and part-time mixed media artist from Rowena who loves to teach, share and learn.

As a visual artist, Vicky works in a number of different media and mixed media combinations. These include painting, drawing, relief printmaking, wooden assembly, metal etching, book making, recycle art and appliquéd fibre composite but her biggest love is journalling. Most of these approaches address parallel themes of colour, texture, quirky and slightly abstract.

March 8. Time TBC. Baan Baa Community Hall, Baan Baa. Free.

Workshops - Pilliga Pottery clay workshops Ballie Bowl workshop Suitable for ages 8+. This is a fun class where you create a little bowl made up of lots of rolled up balls. You can even give your bowl some quirky upgrades such as legs and feet and/or heads and tails! 45 minutes. Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre. March 1, 11am. $40 https://www. trybooking.com/events/landing/1336459 Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre. March 2. 11am. $40. https://www. trybooking.com/events/landing/1340088 Adults’ Treasure Dish Workshop This workshop teaches you to make your very own treasure dish! Let your imagination run wild by shaping and decorating it however you like.

Can also be used as a snack dish. Fun for all ages. 45 minutes. Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre. March 1, 12.30pm. $35. https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1340093 Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre. March 2. 12.30pm. $35. https:// www.tr ybooking.com/events/landing/1340095 Kids’ Treasure Dish Workshop Suitable for ages 6+. This workshop teaches you to make your very own treasure dish!

Let your imagination run wild by shaping and decorating it however you like.

Can also be used as a snack dish. Fun for all ages. 45 minutes. Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre. March 1, 9.30am. $35. https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1340090 Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre. March 2, 9.30am. $35. https://www. trybooking.com/events/landing/1340091

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Narrabri Shire’s CREATE 2025 Chalk Dreams Join this fun workshop using the humble medium that is chalk!

Learn different methods such as water brushing, spraying and blending etc from tutor Jo Hannaford. Unleash your inner storyteller to help bring the traditional story of The Rainbow Serpent to life!

Cost is free and all materials are provided, bookings are essential. This workshop will be held in three different locations over the region. (Bring water, a hat and sunscreen).

Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre. March 1, 10am to 12pm. Free. https:// www.tr ybooking.com/events/landing/1327411 Boggabri Art Trail. March 8, 10am to 12pm. Free. https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1328590 Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre. March 15, 10am to 12pm. Free. https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1327427 Mosaic workshops Awan Eveleigh This workshop is designed for everyone to make a lovely a piece mosaic work for inside their home. Modern mosaic work now uses many different tesserae, from glass and bottle caps to beads and different types of ceramic tiles, including broken crockery.

It helps if you already have an idea when you arrive; that way, it can be transferred onto the substrate.

There will be tiles and other tesserae available, however, it is always good to bring in some crockery of your choice, as this makes your mosaic individual. It also allows you to have your own colour palette.

It is suggested that you choose pieces of the same thickness.

Please be aware the glue requires a minimum of 10 hours to dry, so grouting cannot be done on the day of the Saturday workshop.

Awan will show students the grouting process, so that they can either take their pieces home to grout or leave mosaic work to be grouted and pick up the following Saturday. Morning tea will be provided. See booking page for details on appropriate clothing and what students need to bring.

Namoi Women’s Shed. March 2, 10am to 3pm. $120. Kids’ bookings: https://www. trybooking.com/events/landing/1336472 Boggabri Women’s Shed INC, Uniting Church Hall. March 9, 10am to 3pm. $120.

Adult bookings: https://www.trybooking. com/events/landing/1330917 Lego Library Workshops Narrabri Shire Libraries Ignite your child’s imagination with CREATE with LEGO After School Workshops!

Free entry.

Narrabri Shire Library, March 3, 3.304.30pm.

Wee Waa Library, March 4, 3.30-4.30pm.

Boggabri Library, March 8, 9.30am to 12pm.

Bunnings Paint and Pour Workshop Bring the kids down to Bunnings Narrabri to explore the dreamy abstract art of paint flow.

By creating fluid arts using acrylic paint they will create their very own tray and piece of art that they get to take home. All

materials will be provided in this free workshop.

Please note, you will get dirty so wear appropriate clothing.

Bunnings Narrabri. March 6, two sessions available (4-5pm and 5-6pm). Free.

Community Dream Weaving Workshop Kate Briggs Weaving is a skill for life, this traditional art is found in most indigenous cultures around the world.

Weaving has been kept alive by being passed down through generations.

Weaving is not only about the product but also the people you meet the skills and stories you learn and share.

There is something meditative about a weaving article that leaves you feeling calm, connected, and accomplished.

Coil weaving for beginners will provide you with new skills to weave your own unique piece.

Learn the skills to make a small basket, neck or head piece.

Raffia, emu feathers, assorted native seeds and other Non-traditional materials will be available to add your own uniqueness to your piece.

You will be provided with a beginner’s pack to weave your own unique piece. Take home a range of materials and information to get your weave on.

Riverside Room, The Crossing Theatre, March 8, 12-3pm. $80. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1337105 Exploring Lino Printing and Card Making and Stitch Kelcie Bryant-Duguid Explore a range of options for lino block printing, printing with and without a press, chine colle, printing on a variety of printed papers, hand coloured prints, lino print editioning and how to incorporate stitch into your prints.

Participants will design and carve a small lino block, emboss their design on paper and print a variety of papers and on fabric.

Finished prints can be made into cards, embellished and framed for display.

Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre. March 8, 10am to 4pm. Members $125, non-members $135. http://trybooking.com/events/landing/1342203 Create Your Own Dream Journal Vicky Phelps In this one day workshop you will build a hardcover journal, from scratch with removable pages. You will be able to release your creative spirit to decorate the covers using simple mixed media techniques.

Then attach the colourful Metal Loose Leaf Mechanism that holds the pages. With the remaining time we will create pages as well as funky page shapes and decorate.

You will end up with a permanent journal that you can add and remove pages, no painting experience required, everything supplied and a fun day planned!

Baan Baa Railway Hotel. March 8. Time TBC. $80.

Drawing, Colouring and Text With The Sewing Machine Kelcie Bryant-Duguid In this one day workshop participants will explore the possibilities that free machine embroidery offers using a domestic sewing

Full details and booking links for CREATE 2025 are also available online by scanning this QR code.

machine.

We will draw, colour and write text with our sewing machines on a range of substrates including fabric and paper. Participants will experiment and make a small machine embroidered brooch or stitched picture for framing.

This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced sewers.

Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre. March 9, 10am to 4pm. Members $125, non-members $125. https://www.trybooking.com/events/ landing/1342218

The Alignment Project Kate Kahl CREATE Your Vision. Align Your Energy.

Live Your “Why.” The Alignment Project offers you the opportunity to press pause, reflect, and gain crystal-clear clarity on your personal “why,” your core values, and what you want to achieve in 2025.

Through guided exercises and kinesiology techniques, you’ll connect with your deepest intentions and bring them to life by creating personalised mood boards that visually represent your goals across key areas of your life.

Together, you will be energetically aligned with this vision through a transformative group balancing session as well as with a personalised remedy, ensuring your goals resonate deeply on every level. Using cutting-edge AI, you will also create a tailored action plan to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

This is more than just a workshop - it’s your chance to reset, recharge, and step boldly into the life you’re meant to create.

To bring: Laptop or phone, pen and paper, water bottle.

Are you ready to uncover what truly drives you and create a vision for your life that feels authentically you? Morning tea included.

Riverside Room, The Crossing Theatre.

March 9, 10am to 1pm. $60. Bookings essential. https://www.trybooking.com/ events/landing/1336465

Leap of Faith Disability Workshop Robin Stieger Paint, draw and print dreams and imaginings. Art for fun and friendship.

To create these pictures will take a leap of faith. Artists and supporters will guide participants through several exciting art making processes. Refreshments and snacks provided.

Narrabri Art & Craft Society workroom.

March 13, 10am to 12pm. Free. Bookings Essential 0487 030 069.

Miss Mollee Workshop Come and create your own ‘dream’ pair of earrings with Jenny Mapstone from Miss Mollee Designs.

Learn some simple yet effective techniques using this amazing creative medium called polymer clay. 18 years and over only.

The Palmer Room, Tourist Hotel. March 13, 6-8pm. $65. https://www.trybooking. com/events/landing/1354625 Mixed Media Surrealism Collage Workshop Join local artist Deb Michell-Smith for a hands-on, creative workshop where you’ll explore the exciting world of mixed media surrealism and collage.

In this fun, relaxed class, you’ll learn how to layer, image transfer, and print onto your collage while exploring composition, colour theory, and gluing techniques.

Starting with the theme “Dream,” you’ll gather materials, perfect your technique, and create a unique A3 artwork to take home.

Whether you come with a friend or meet new ones, it’s all about embracing creativity and experimenting with new ideas.

Narrabri Art & Craft Society. March 15, 10am to 1pm. $30. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1336467 Annabelle Guest Get ready to unleash your CREAT-ivity with native flowers.

Join Annabelle Guest, the amazing founder of Narrabri Native Flowers, and create a stunning native flower arrangement which is yours to keep.

Multi-purpose room, Narrabri Aquatic Centre. March 16, 10am to 1pm. $80 – all materials supplied.

NarraBRIGHT NarraBRIGHT is an annual street party of light, music, art and food, and a highlight of the CREATE Festival.

Returning in 2025 for its fifth year, the colourful spectacle has become a highly anticipated all of community event, attracting many regional visitors.

Maitland Street. March 14, 6pm-11pm.

WE HAVE YOUR HOME AND POOL COVERED • FREE Pool Water Testing • Full range of pool chemicals and accessories

Come in and see the friendly staff today!

• Large variety of Indoor and outdoor Paints

Orman’s Paint and Pool

70 Maitland St, Narrabri • 6792 2203

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

PLATYPUS RESCUE HQ TURNS 1 YEAR OLD! rehabilitation facilities, and a pre-release area to prepare recovered platypus for release to the wild.

A highlight of the facility is a purpose-built platypus habitat, where guests to Taronga Western Plains Zoo can see Mackenzie, an adult male platypus.

Since it opened, thousands of guests have taken the opportunity to visit and learn about this iconic and elusive species that calls the waterways of Australia home, including Central West NSW. Taronga Western Plains Zoo is celebrating one year since the world’s largest purpose-built platypus conservation centre opened on Dundullimal Tubba-Gah Wiradjuri Country in Dubbo.

“It’s been really amazing how seeing a Platypus captures the imagination. People are just so excited to see one in the flesh, to learn about how unusual they are, and to really engage with their plight in the wild,” said Platypus Keeper James Witcombe.

“People in regional NSW especially have a real connection to this animal, and they’re really interested in learning how they can help Platypus in the wild. We call them a flagship species, because if we look after the Platypus, it looks after the river health in general.

“A lot of our guests are already reducing plastic in their day-to-day lives, and seeing Mackenzie, seeing a Platypus in the flesh, it really drives that message home for them and gets them really engaged to help protect this species.”

The $12.5 million centre, co-funded by the NSW Government, Taronga Conservation Society Australia and philanthropic donors, combines a research centre, rescue and

Platypus Rescue HQ builds on many years of Taronga’s conservation work to support the platypus, with cutting-edge research being delivered in partnership with the UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Ecosystem Science and the San Diego Zoo Wildlife

Alliance, with support from WIRES. In addition to the public habitat and research centre, the facility includes a refuge capable of housing about 60 Platypus during severe environmental events such as droughts, bushfires and floods.

Taronga Conservation Society Australia CEO Cameron Kerr AO said the refuge had not yet been called on, but it stands ready to support the emergency rescue and translocation of platypus in the event of environmental crisis.

“Shy and enigmatic, platypus are the silent victims of climate change, with their decline largely hidden from public view,” Mr Kerr said.

“While still in its very early days, our research program is already yielding valuable insights, including footage of animal interactions that simply would not be possible to witness in the wild.

“Platypus Rescue HQ stands as a tangible reminder of the impact that a changing climate and more extreme weather events are having on our native species like Platypus, and the conservation efforts that are necessary to ensure these Australian icons survive, and thrive, for generations to come.”

Taronga is a not-for-profit organisation. Whether you visit, stay overnight, donate, become a Zoo Friend, book an encounter, or buy a gift for a loved one, every dollar you spend has the power to protect and save wildlife.

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Blowering Dam

Thursday, February 20, 2025

REGIONAL NSW DAM LEVELS Brogo Dam

Burrendong Dam

Burrinjuck Dam

Glennies Creek Dam

Hume Dam

Keepit Dam

Lake Wyangala

Split Rock Dam

Toonumbar Dam

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101%

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45%

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101%

Carcoar Dam

Chaffey Dam

Copeton Dam

Glenbawn Dam

Lostock Dam

Menindee Lakes

Oberon Dam

Pindari Dam

Windamere Dam

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36%

91%

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Friday, February 21 ABC TV

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America.

10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG) 11.05 The Newsreader. (M) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

1.00 Silent Witness: Death By A Thousand Hits. (M) 3.00 Nigella Bites.

3.25 Grand Designs.

4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens.

8.30 Silent Witness: King’s Cross. (Final) (M) 10.15 Optics. (M) 10.45 Hard Quiz. (PG) 11.15 ABC Late News.

11.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) Hail Satin. (PG) 12.15 Grand Designs: East London.

1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 9.10 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. (PG) 10.00 Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months. Final. 11.00 Georgia From Above.

(PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy: God’s Apology. New Series. (M) 8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines: Mighty Machines.

9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead: Zoroastrians, Mongolia, The Bo. 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Bonn. (M) 11.45 Sisi. (MA15+) 2.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG) 3.30 Employable Me (USA) (M) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PG) 7.00 Frugal Foodie. 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 Wheel Of Fortune UK. 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 12.00 Farm To Fork.

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

2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

4.00 Family Feud. (PG) 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Wheel Of Fortune UK. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.50 10’s Late News.

11.15 The Project.

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

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

2.00 To Be Advised.

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 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 Movie: The Greatest Showman. (2017) Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron. After meeting a wealthy playwright, entrepreneur PT Barnum sets out to create a wax museum and circus. (PG) 10.40 GetOn Extra.

11.10 To Be Advised.

12.50 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute.

5.00 NBC Today.

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

12.00 Movie: The 13th Summer. (2022) Nathan Phillips. (M) 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 David Attenborough’s Mammals: The New Wild. (PG) 8.40 Movie: The Hitman’s Bodyguard.

(2017) Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson, Gary Oldman. (MA15+) 11.05 Movie: No Sudden Move. (2021) Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, David Harbour. (MA15+) 1.00 Getaway. (PG) 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. (PG)

6.00 Children’s ABC FAMILY (22) Programs. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 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. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? (PG) 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. (PG) 8.55 Robot Wars.

9.55 Merlin. (PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 12.30 The Nine Lives Of. (M) 1.25 Question Team. (PG) 2.20 Fashionista. 2.30 Blaktrax. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 ABC World News Tonight.

4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. Round 3. 8.30 NITV News Update.

8.35 If You Are The One. 9.35 Love And Sex In Japan. (MA15+) 10.45 Pose. (M) 1.00 Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. (MA15+) 1.55 Sex, Drugs And Bicycles. (MA15+) 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday BOLD (51) Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 11.30 JAG. (PG) 1.30 Charmed. (PG) 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 FBI. (M) 12.15 Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.05 JAG. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 DVine Living. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

12.30 DVine Living. (PG) 1.00 Auction Squad.

2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Surf Patrol. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.50 9GEM (82) Keeping Up Appearances.

(PG) 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 Movie: The Man In The White Suit. (1951) (G) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Yes Minister. 8.30 Movie: 9 To 5. (1980) Jane Fonda. (PG) 10.45 The Closer. (M) 11.45 Yes Minister. 12.45 Innovation Nation. 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: The Man In The White Suit. (1951) (G) 3.20 Explore. 3.30 Danger Man. (PG) 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.20 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 2.00 ER. (M) 2.45 Doctor Who. (PG) 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.30 MythBusters. (PG) 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. (PG) 7.30 QI. (M) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Movie: Addicted To Love. (1997) (PG) 10.10 ER. (M) 10.55 Not Going Out. (M) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+) 12.40 QI. (M) 1.15 Movie: Holding The Man. (2015) (MA15+) 3.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Bride And Prejudice.

Cont. (2004) 7.05 Red Obsession. (2013) 8.35 Princess Caraboo. (1994) 10.25 Swan Song.

(2021) 12.25 The Big Chill. (1983) 2.25 Magnetic Fields. (2021) 4.00 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018) 5.50 Paris Can Wait.

(2016) (PG) 7.30 Dance First. (2023) 9.30 My Policeman. (2022) (MA15+) 11.35 Black Bear.

(2020) (MA15+) 1.35 Redemption Of A Rogue.

(2020) (MA15+) 3.25 Blue Jean. (2022) (M) 5.15 The Last Wave. (1977) (PG)

PEACH (52) 1.00 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 1.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 2.00 Becker.

(PG) 2.30 Frasier. (PG) 3.30 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Ghosts. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 9.30 Frasier. (PG) 10.30 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 11.00 Becker. (PG) 11.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 12.00 Impractical Jokers. (M) 12.30 Ent. Tonight. 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. (PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Late Programs.

2.00 Pawn Stars Do America. (PG) 3.00 Timbersports. (PG) 3.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 4.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.00 American Resto.

(PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Ambulance. (2022) Jake Gyllenhaal.

(MA15+) 11.25 Movie: Life. (2017) (MA15+) 1.40 American Pickers. (PG) 3.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.00 American Resto. (PG) 4.30 Storage Wars.

(PG) 5.00 Close Encounters Down Under. (PG)

2.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 2.30 The Nanny.

(PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984) (M) 10.00 Movie: Loop Track. (2023) (MA15+) 12.00 Movie: Wish Upon.

(2017) (M) 1.45 Love After Lockup. (M) 2.50 Transformers: Cyberverse. (PG) 3.00 Bakugan.

(PG) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning ABC NEWS (24) Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Evening News. 8.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 8.45 News Tonight.

9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Asia News Week. 11.00 News. 11.30 Breakfast Couch. 12.00 News.

12.15 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 1.00 News. 1.30 Close Of Business. 2.00 DW News.

2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning SBS FOOD (33) Programs. 2.00 Italian Food Safari. 2.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 3.00 Mexican Table. 3.30 French Country Cooking.

4.25 Bring A Plate. 4.30 First People’s Kitchen.

(PG) 5.00 Nordic Cookery. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Food Heroes: Another Helping.

(PG) 6.30 Beyond River Cottage. (PG) 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Fabulous Feasts. Final. (PG) 8.30 A Lake District Farmshop. 9.30 Hairy Bikers Go Local. (PG) 10.35 The Cook Up. 11.05 Cook And The Chef. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.55 NITV (34) Kairakau. (PG) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Waabiny Time. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. (PG) 4.05 Cities Of Gold.

(PG) 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild.

7.30 Movie: Belle. (2013) (PG) 9.20 Movie: What We Do In The Shadows. (2014) (M) 10.50 Nula.

11.20 Ngapa Jukurrpa: Water Songline. (PG) 12.00 Kura. (M) 12.30 It’s Fine, I’m Fine. (M) 1.00 The Porter. (M) 2.00 NITV On The Road: Mbantua. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s 7FLIX (66) Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 Shopping. 10.30 House Rules. 12.00 Angel. (M) 3.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 4.00 Bondi Vet. 5.00 Britain’s Got Talent.

7.00 Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2. (2015) Adam Sandler.

8.50 Movie: Groundhog Day. (1993) Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell.

11.00 Movie: Long Shot. (2019) 1.30 Home Shopping. 2.30 The Resident. 5.30 A Moveable Feast.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 12.30 Your Next Cruise. 1.00 Country House Hunters NZ. 2.00 Flipping 101 With Tarek El Moussa. 3.00 The Block. (PG) 4.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 5.00 Restored.

6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters.

7.30 Building Alaska. (PG) 8.30 Barnwood Builders. 9.30 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Barnwood Builders. 2.00 Maine Cabin Masters.

(PG) 4.00 Getaway. (PG) 4.30 Hello SA. (PG) 5.00 Beachfront Bargain Hunt.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

6.00 Morning Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Pawn Stars. (PG)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 12.00 Gossip Girl. (M)

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, February 22 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 Death In Paradise: Going Round In Circles. (M) 1.30 Optics. (M) 2.00 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. (PG) 2.55 Extraordinary Escapes: Sanetra Sarker. (PG) 3.45 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG) 4.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG) 5.30 Landline.

6.00 Australian Story: Heartfelt – Colin Clausen And Laura Aisbett.

6.30 Back Roads: Kangaroo Island, South Australia. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Vera: For The Grace Of God. (M) 10.05 The Newsreader: Behind The Front Line. (M) 10.55 Unforgotten. (M) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (PG) 9.10 Love Your Home And Garden. (PG) 10.00 The World From Above. 11.05 Ageless Gardens. (M) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating.

ISU European Championships. Highlights.

4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.35 Wonders Of Scotland.

(PG) 5.30 The Graveyard Of Truk Lagoon.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Woodland Restoration.

8.25 Scotland The New Wild: Lowlands. (PG) 9.25 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro: Main Yarra Trail. (PG) 10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: Dunbar To Edinburgh. (PG) 11.30 Home Jacking. (MA15+) 1.15 The Man Who Died. (M) 3.00 Love Your Garden. 3.55 Employable Me (USA) (M) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Camper Deals. 6.30 Reel Action. 7.00 On The Fly. 7.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.00 IFISH. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 9.00 My Market Kitchen.

9.30 Planet Shapers.

10.00 The Weekly Kick-Off. 10.30 Australian Survivor. (PG) 12.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass.

12.30 Farm To Fork.

1.00 10 Minute Kitchen. Series Return.

1.30 Frugal Foodie.

2.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. (PG) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 3.30 Roads Less Travelled.

4.00 My Market Kitchen.

4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia.

8.30 Gogglebox Australia.

9.30 Matlock. (PG) 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 11.45 Ambulance UK. (M) 1.00 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. Silver Slipper Stakes Day and Caulfield Blue Diamond.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1.

Sydney 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. From Sydney Motorsport Park.

9.15 Movie: The Bourne Ultimatum.

(2007) Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn. A former secret agent is once again hunted by the agency that created him. (M) 11.35 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1.

Sydney 500. Day 1. Highlights. From Sydney Motorsport Park.

1.05 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 It’s Academic.

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG)

6.00 The Garden Gurus. 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Destination WA. (PG) 12.30 My Way. (PG) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George.

1.30 Your Next Cruise.

2.00 Innovation Nation.

2.10 Movie: City Slickers. (1991) (PG) 4.30 Explore TV. 5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) 8.30 Movie: A Star Is Born. (2018) Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott. (M) 11.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone: Charlie Watts. (M) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 Let’s Eat With George.

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. 5.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.55 Paddington.

6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey.

6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato.

7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.15 Chopped Jnr. Series Return. 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 9.40 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. (PG) 10.30 Dragon Ball Super. (PG) 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 10.00 Front Up. (PG) 11.35 Fashionista. (PG) 11.45 Movie: Sione’s Wedding. (2006) (M) 1.30 Beyond Oak Island. (M) 2.20 Ten Year Old Tom. (M) 2.50 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG) 3.55 BBC News At Ten. 4.25 ABC World News Tonight. 4.55 PBS News. 5.55 The Food That Built The World.

7.35 Impossible Engineering. (PG) 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise. (M) 10.20 Hudson & Rex. (M) 12.00 The X-Files. (M) 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 9.00 Jake BOLD (51) And The Fatman. (PG) 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 12.00 JAG. (PG) 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 3.00 JAG. (PG) 4.00 Escape Fishing. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 20. Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers. 7.00 Football Tonight.

7.25 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 20.

Melbourne Victory v Melbourne City.

10.00 NCIS. (M) 12.45 Bull. (M) 3.30 Reel Action. 4.00 JAG. (PG) 5.00 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 4.00 Escape To The Country.

5.00 Horse Racing. Silver Slipper Stakes Day and Caulfield Blue Diamond. 6.00 Dog Patrol. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

10.30 I Escaped To The Country. (PG) 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 12.30 My Greek Odyssey.

(PG) 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 DVine Living. (PG) 2.30 Creek To Coast.

3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 11.30 Rainbow Country.

12.00 Movie: It’s Great To Be Young! (1956) (G) 2.00 Movie: The Man Who Loved Redheads.

(1955) (G) 4.00 Movie: Birdman Of Alcatraz.

(1962) (PG) 7.00 Rugby Union. Super Rugby Pacific. Round 2. ACT Brumbies v Western Force. 9.30 Super Rugby Pacific Post-Match.

9.45 Movie: Operation Finale. (2018) (MA15+) 12.15 Movie: Station Six-Sahara. (1963) (M) 2.25 Movie: It’s Great To Be Young! (1956) (G) 4.25 Avengers. (PG) 5.30 My Favorite Martian.

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. (M) 3.00 Doctor Who. (PG) 3.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 4.30 MythBusters. (PG) 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 7.30 QI. (PG) 8.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG) 8.45 Ab Fab. (PG) 10.15 ER. (PG) 11.00 Not Going Out. (M) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+) 12.35 QI. (PG) 1.05 ER. (M) 2.35 Last Woman On The Planet. (M) 3.35 Outback Ringer. (PG) 4.05 Late Programs.

6.00 The Last Wave. Cont.

(1977) 7.15 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017) 9.15 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993) 11.20 But I’m A Cheerleader. (1999) 12.55 Blue Jean. (2022) 2.45 Bride And Prejudice. (2004) 4.50 Red Obsession. (2013) 6.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993) (PG) 8.35 L.A. Confidential. (1997) (MA15+) 11.00 Getaway Of Love. (2015) (Italian, MA15+) 12.40 To The North. (2022) (MA15+) 2.55 My Policeman. (2022) (MA15+) 5.00 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993) (PG)

PEACH (52) Wheel Of Fortune. 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 Friends. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 12.30 South Park. (MA15+) 1.00 Home Shopping.

1.30 South Park. (MA15+) 3.00 Home Shopping.

Cars & Bikes. Return. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. (PG) 3.00 National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Doorslammer. Round 2. 4.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 4.30 Supercars.

Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 6.30 Motor Racing. Supercars.

Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race. 7.00 Storage Wars. Series Return. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Taken 3. (2014) (M) 9.45 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. (PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 News.

1.30 Close Of Business. 2.00 News. 2.30 Breakfast Couch. 3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening. 3.50 News. 4.15 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Back Roads. (PG) 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 News. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Mary Makes It Easy. 2.30 Heston’s Feasts. 3.30 Heston’s Feasts. (PG) 4.30 Cook Like An Italian.

5.00 The Chocolate Queen. (PG) 5.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. (PG) 6.00 Palisa Anderson’s Water Heart Food. 6.30 Jimmy’s Taste Of Florida. (PG) 7.30 Billy And Dom Eat The World. (PG) 8.30 Rick Stein And The Japanese Ambassador. (PG) 9.40 No Reservations. (PG) 10.30 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Great Blue Wild. 2.20 Nula. 2.50 The Panther Within. (PG) 3.50 First People’s Kitchen. (PG) 4.20 Haka Warriors 2023. 4.30 Strait To The Plate. 5.05 Spirit Talker.

(PG) 5.35 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. (PG) 6.00 Black As. (PG) 6.05 Carpool Koorioke. 6.20 News. 6.35 The Other Side. (PG) 7.30 Alone Australia. (M) 8.30 Movie: Housebound. (2014) (MA15+) 10.30 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. (PG) 11.55 Yiyili. (PG) 12.00 Kura. (M) 12.30 Good Grief. (M) 1.00 Late Programs.

7FLIX (66) Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

6.00 Bold. (PG) 8.30

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s

Get Clever. 10.00 Weekender. 10.30 Weekender.

11.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) 11.30 Dream Home.

1.10 Holey Moley Australia. 2.45 Britain’s Got Talent. 4.50 Jabba’s Movies. 5.20 Movie: Blue Crush. (2002) 7.30 Movie: Back To The Future Part II. (1989) Michael J Fox. 9.45 Movie: Basic Instinct. (1992) 12.25 TBA. 1.25 The Resident. (M) 5.00 New Idea Test Kitchen. 5.30 A Moveable Feast.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 12.30 Nanny. (PG) 1.00

Motor Racing. ABB FIA Formula E World C’ship. Round 3. Race 1. 2.10 Motor Racing.

ABB FIA Formula E World Championship.

Round 4. Race 2. Highlights. 3.20 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. (PG) 4.20 Young Sheldon. (PG) 5.20 Movie: Space Jam. (1996) (G) 7.00 Basketball. WNBL Playoffs. Second semi-final series. Perth Lynx v Townsville Fire. Game 1. 9.00 Movie: She’s The Man. (2006) (PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.00 Maine Cabin Masters.

(PG) 2.00 My Lottery Dream Home. (PG) 3.00 Building Alaska. (PG) 4.00 Pool Spa Life Australia. 4.30 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 5.30 Chateau DIY. 6.30 Holiday Homes In The Sun. 7.30 Restoring Galveston. 8.30 House Hunters.

9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 11.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt Renovation. (PG) 12.30 House Hunters. 1.00 Building Alaska. (PG) 2.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 The World This Week. 11.00 Compass. (PG) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Landline.

1.30 Gardening Australia.

2.30 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. (Final) 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (PG) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG) 5.05 This Is Going To Be Big. (PG) 6.00 Antiques Roadshow: Clissold Park 1.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG) 8.30 The Newsreader: One Team, All Brothers. (M) 9.25 Love Me. (M) 10.20 Movie: Sunday Too Far Away. (1975) Jack Thompson, Max Cullen. (M) 11.50 You Can’t Ask That: S&M. (MA15+) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+) 3.05 Australia Remastered: Ancient Forests.

4.00 Gardening Australia.

5.00 Insiders.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

9.05 Love Your Home And Garden. (PG) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches.

11.30 Britain’s Great Outdoors. 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Powerchair Football. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing.

Australian Superbike Championship.

Round 1. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Beyond The Pitch. 4.40 Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master.

(PG) 5.30 The Master Of Submarines.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Ancient Greece By Train: Thessaloniki To Delphi. New Series.

8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty.

New Series.

9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Akhenaton, The Enigma. (M) 10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers.

11.15 Death Of An Icon: Marilyn Monroe. (M) 12.15 Nadia: A Stolen Life. (M) 1.50 Love Your Garden. 2.40 Employable Me (USA) (M) 3.30 Sing St Patrick. 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Mass For You At Home. 6.30 Key Of David.

(PG) 7.00 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.

7.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 8.00 The Yes Experiment. 8.30 The Drew Barrymore Show.

(PG) 9.00 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey.

9.30 Loving Gluten Free. 10.00 Farm To Fork.

10.30 Are You RV Safe? 11.00 Luxury Escapes.

11.30 Buy To Build.

12.00 Australian Survivor. (PG) 1.30 Cook With Luke.

2.00 The Placemakers: Expedition Kimberley.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

3.00 10 Minute Kitchen.

3.30 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 4.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Sunday Project.

7.00 Australian Survivor. (PG) 8.30 Matlock. (PG) 9.30 FBI. (M) 11.30 The Sunday Project.

12.30 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG) 8.40 The Hunters: Beaumont Children Mystery. (M) 10.10 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio And Lees Mystery. (M) 12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1.

Sydney 500. Day 2. Highlights. From Sydney Motorsport Park.

1.10 Friday Night Lights. (M) 2.30 To Be Advised.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Octonauts And The Caves Of Sac Actun.

6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly.

7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley.

8.00 Horrible Histories. (PG) 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 9.15 Speechless. (PG) 9.55 Merlin.

(PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Front Up. (PG) 11.10 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 4. NHK Trophy. Highlights.

1.20 Fashionista. (PG) 1.30 Jeopardy! 3.35 ABC World News Tonight. 4.05 PBS Washington Week. 4.30 Queer Sports. (PG) 5.45 Domino Masters. (PG) 6.40 Abandoned Engineering.

(PG) 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner.

(M) 10.10 WWE Legends. (M) 11.45 Hoarders.

(M) 12.40 The X-Files. (MA15+) 4.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 4x4 Adventures.

(PG) 11.00 Escape Fishing. 11.30 Roads Less Travelled. 12.00 Navigating The World. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 2.00 JAG. (PG) 3.00 Australian Survivor. (PG) 4.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 5.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 5.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Matlock. (PG) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 11.20 CSI: Vegas.

(M) 12.15 Bull. (M) 3.00 Charmed. (M) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 JAG. (PG)

7TWO (62) 12.00 Escape To The

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. (M) 2.45 Not Going Out. (PG) 3.15 Doctor Who. (PG) 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. (PG) 5.25 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 QI. (M) 8.00 Louis Theroux: African Hunting Holiday. (M) 9.00 Planet America: Weekend Edition. 9.50 Love On The Spectrum. Final. (PG) 10.45 ER. (PG) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+) 12.30 Not Going Out. (PG) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Much Ado About Nothing. Cont. (1993) 7.05 Tourism. (2017) 8.35 Paris Can Wait. (2016) 10.15 Dance First. (2023) 12.15 Radioactive. (2019) 2.20 Kung Fu Yoga.

(2017) (PG) 4.20 The Last Wave. (1977) (PG) 6.20 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017) (PG) 8.30 In The Heat Of The Night. (1967) Rod Steiger. (M) 10.35 Hidden Away. (2020) (Italian, M) 12.45 Long Story Short. (2021) (M) 2.30 L.A. Confidential. (1997) (MA15+) 5.00 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017) (PG)

PEACH (52) 8.00 Frasier. (PG) 10.00

Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 3.00 Friends. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 12.00 South Park. (MA15+) 12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30 South Park. (MA15+) 3.00 Home Shopping.

(PG) 1.30 Tackling Australia. (PG) 2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. (PG) 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. (PG) 3.00 Fishing Addiction.

(PG) 4.00 Motor MythBusters. (PG) 5.00 Hustle & Tow. (PG) 6.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Die Hard 2.

(1990) (M) 11.00 Movie: Mercury Rising. (1998) (M) 1.20 Blokesworld. (PG) 2.00 Border Security.

(PG) 3.30 Border Security: Int. (PG) 4.00 Motor MythBusters. (PG) 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 News. 1.30 World This Week. 2.00 News.

2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Offsiders.

4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News With Auslan.

5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Foreign Correspondent. 7.00 National News.

7.30 Insiders. 8.30 News Tonight. 8.40 If You’re Listening. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 Aust Story.

10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 Back Roads.

(PG) 11.00 News. 11.30 Close Of Business.

12.00 News Overnight. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Billy And Dom Eat The World. (PG) 1.30 Heston’s Feasts. 2.30 Michel Roux’s French Country Cooking. 4.30 Cook Like An Italian. 5.00 The Chocolate Queen. 5.30 Jamie’s Kitchen. (PG) 6.30 James Martin’s Spanish Adventures. (PG) 7.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (PG) 8.00 Tom Kerridge’s Pub Kitchen Secrets. Final. (PG) 8.30 Rick Stein’s Food Stories. (PG) 9.30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. (PG) 10.30 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 League. 2019 Koori Knockout. Women’s. Final. Wellington Wedgetails v Bellbrook Dunghutti Connections. 2.00 League. 2019 Koori Knockout. Men’s. Final. Griffith Three Ways United v South Coast Black Cockatoos. 3.45 Artie: Our Tribute To A Legend. 4.25 Black As. 4.55 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties.

6.20 News. 6.30 Queer & Here. 7.00 Great Lakes Wild. 7.30 Our Law. (PG) 8.40 Kiki. 10.20 Movie: I’m Not There. (2007) (M) 12.40 Late Programs.

7FLIX (66) Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00

ABC FAMILY (22)

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

ABC NEWS (24)

VICELAND (31)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

BOLD (51)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. (PG) 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 3.30 Steam Train Journeys. (PG) 4.30 I Escaped To The Country. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country.

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 Vera. (M) 10.30 Extreme Railways. (PG) 11.30 Steam Train Journeys. (PG) 12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 1.00 Vera. (M) 3.00 Auction Squad. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Our Town. (PG) 5.30 James Robison. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s

Get Clever. 10.00 Holey Moley Australia. (PG) 11.30 Dream Home. (PG) 1.10 Home And Away.

4.10 TBA. 6.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) 6.30 Puppy School. (PG) 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 10.30 Bones. (MA15+) 12.30 The Blacklist. (M) 1.30 Ordinary Joe. (M) 2.30 The Resident. (M)

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6.00 Hello SA. (PG) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Surfing Aust. 10.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG) 11.30 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. (PG) 12.40 To Be Advised. 1.40 Space Invaders. (PG) 2.40 Movie: Me Before You. (2016) Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer. (PG) 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 RBT. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes.

9.30 9News Late.

10.00 See No Evil: Austin Serial Bomber. (MA15+) 11.00 The First 48: Snatched. (MA15+) 11.50 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries: Lost Treasures And Hidden Secrets. (PG) 12.50 Destination WA. 1.20 Talking Honey. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PG) 4.30 Surfing Australia TV. 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 11.10 Edgar Wallace

Mysteries. (PG) 12.30 Movie: Rich And Strange. (1931) (PG) 2.15 Movie: The Scarlet Blade. (1963) (PG) 4.00 Movie: The Bridge At Remagen. (1969) (PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Rambo 3. (1988) Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna. (M) 10.30 The Closer. (M) 11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 12.30 Movie: Every Home Should Have One. (1970) (M) 2.30 Movie: Rich And Strange. (1931) (PG) 4.15 Movie: The Scarlet Blade. (1963) (PG) 6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 1.00 Movie: Mr. Peabody

& Sherman. (2014) (PG) 2.45 Children’s Programs. 3.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 3.30 Basketball. WNBL Playoffs. First semi-final series. Bendigo Spirit v Sydney Flames.

Game 1. 5.30 Movie: The Lego Batman Movie.

(2017) (PG) 7.30 Movie: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016) (M) 10.35 Gotham.

(MA15+) 12.35 Arrow. (M) 2.30 Young Sheldon.

(PG) 3.00 Beyblade X. (PG) 4.00 Bakugan. (PG) 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt

Renovation. (PG) 2.30 Holiday Homes In The Sun. 3.30 Twice The Life For Half The Price.

4.30 Restoring Galveston. 5.30 House Hunters.

6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Fixer Upper.

(PG) 8.30 Zombie House Flipping. (PG) 9.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 10.30 Nate And Jeremiah Save My House. (PG) 11.30 House Hunters.

12.00 Barnwood Builders. 1.00 Zombie House Flipping. (PG) 2.00 Postcards. (PG) 2.30 Getaway. (PG) 3.00 Late Programs.

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Monday, February 24 ABC TV

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Vera. (M) 11.30 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (M) 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q+A. Series Return.

10.40 ABC Late News.

10.55 The Business.

11.10 Planet America.

11.40 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Barrie Cassidy.

12.10 Grand Designs: Herefordshire II. 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia.

5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. 9.05 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 9.15 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. 10.05 Station: Trouble On The Tracks. (PG) 11.00 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PG) 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG) 3.00 Shepherdess. (PG) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo. New Series. (PG) 8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve: Kalahari. (PG) 9.35 Inside Sydney Airport: Maintenance. (PG) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Wisting. (M) 12.45 A French Case. (M) 2.45 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (MA15+) 3.40 Employable Me (USA) (M) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PG) 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 Judge Judy. (PG) 10.30 Australian Survivor. (PG) 12.00 Farm To Fork.

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

2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

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

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. (PG) 9.00 NCIS: Sydney. (M) 10.00 10’s Late News.

10.25 NCIS. (M) 11.25 The Project.

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

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 To Be Advised.

2.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 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 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) As the top 30 continues, the contestants strive to avoid elimination and earn a place in the live shows. Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie, with judges Amy Shark, Kyle Sandilands and Marcia Hines.

9.10 Suits L.A. New Series. (M) 10.10 St. Denis Medical. (M) 11.10 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PG) 12.10 Friday Night Lights. (M) 2.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

12.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 1.30 Getaway. (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 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Stolen Lives. (M) 10.10 To Be Advised.

11.10 9News Late.

11.40 First On Scene. (M) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.00 Hello SA. (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. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! The Life Fix. (PG) 8.35 BTN Newsbreak.

8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 Street Science.

(PG) 9.50 Merlin. (PG) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 1.30 The Inside Story. (M) 2.00 Who Gets To Stay In Australia? (PG) 3.05 Wine Lovers’ Guide. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.15 PBS News Weekend. 5.45 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.05 Living Next Door To Putin. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 The Price Of Truth.

(M) 10.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 10.40 Forged In Fire. (PG) 12.25 Four Years Later. (M) 1.35 Bad Education. (M) 2.10 Bad Education Reunion Special. (M) 3.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday BOLD (51) Gourmet. 8.30 Reel Action.

9.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 10.00 Snap Happy. 10.30 Navigating The World. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 12.30 JAG. (PG) 1.30 Charmed. (PG) 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 FBI. (M) 11.20 Bull. (M) 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

(PG) 4.05 JAG. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 1.00 DVine Living. (PG) 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Extreme Railways. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.50 Bargain Hunt. 11.50 Doc Martin. (PG) 12.50 Steam Train Journeys.

(PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Surf Patrol. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute.

5.00 Our Town. (PG) 5.30 James Robison. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 1.50 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. (PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Movie: The Angry Silence.

(1960) (PG) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise.

(M) 8.40 Good Karma Hospital. (M) 9.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. (M) 10.40 The Closer.

(M) 11.40 Only Fools And Horses. (M) 12.20 Antiques Roadshow. 12.50 Explore. 1.00 Creflo.

(PG) 1.30 Movie: The Angry Silence. (1960) (PG) 3.30 Danger Man. (PG) 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 1.20 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG) 2.00 ER. (M) 2.45 Doctor Who. (PG) 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? 4.30 MythBusters. (PG) 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family. (PG) 7.30 QI. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 9.10 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M) 9.35 Eat The Invaders. (PG) 10.05 MythBusters. (PG) 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Kung Fu Yoga. Cont.

(2017) 7.00 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993) 9.10 Basmati Blues. (2017) 11.10 Baby Done.

(2020) 12.50 Hidden Away. (2020) 3.00 Tourism.

(2017) (G) 4.25 Whisky Galore. (2016) (PG) 6.15 Topkapi. (1964) (PG) 8.30 Shaft. (1971) Richard Roundtree. (M) 10.25 Breaking News In Yuba County. (2021) (MA15+) 12.15 Miss Marx.

(2020) (M) 2.15 The Cover. (2021) (Spanish, M) 3.55 Radioactive. (2019) (M) 5.55 Whisky Galore. (2016)

PEACH (52) 1.00 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 1.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 2.00 Becker.

(PG) 2.30 Frasier. (PG) 3.30 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG) 12.00 Becker. (PG) 12.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 1.00 Ent. Tonight. 1.30 Shopping. 2.30 Bold.

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

Thunder. High Limits World Tour. Night Grand Final. 2.30 Racing. Supercars. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Highlights. Replay.

3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars. Round 1.

Sydney 500. Day 2. Highlights. Replay. 4.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.00 American Resto. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG) 9.30 Tougher In Alaska. (PG) 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Foreign Correspondent.

11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Q+A. 1.30 News. 1.45 The Business. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.30 News.

3.45 The Business. 4.00 DW News. 4.30 7.30.

5.00 DW News. 5.30 News Regional.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Italian Food Safari. 2.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 3.00 Mexican Table. 3.30 French Country Cooking.

4.25 Taste The Philippines. 4.30 First People’s Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Nordic Cookery. (PG) 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Nigella Feasts. 6.30 Beyond River Cottage. (PG) 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Island Echoes. (PG) 8.00 Nigella Kitchen. 8.30 Jamie’s American Road Trip. (PG) 9.30 Hairy Bikers Go Local. (PG) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Kairakau. (PG) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Nanny Tuta. 3.10 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies.

3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. (PG) 4.05 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.35 Motown Magic.

5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8.30 Karla Grant Presents.

(PG) 9.30 Inky Pinky Ponky. (M) 10.30 Movie: Boys On The Side. (1995) (MA15+) 12.30 Our Law. (PG) 1.00 The Porter. (M) 2.00 On The Road. (PG) 3.00 Barunga Festival. 5.00 Bamay.

7FLIX (66) Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

6.00 Morning Programs.

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.30 Racing. Night

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s

TBA. 10.30 House Rules. (PG) 12.00 Angel. (M) 3.00 New Idea Test Kitchen. 3.20 TBA. 5.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 9.30 Law & Order: Trial By Jury. (MA15+) 10.30 Bones. (MA15+) 12.30 The Blacklist. (M) 1.30 Alias. (M) 2.30 The Resident. (M)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 12.00 Gossip Girl. (M)

2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 3.30 The Nanny. (PG) 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched.

5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld.

(PG) 8.30 Movie: King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword. (2017) (M) 11.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 12.00 The Nanny. (PG) 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 Love After Lockup. (M) 3.00 Bakugan. (PG) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

9LIFE (84) Nate And Jeremiah Save My

House. (PG) 2.00 Fixer To Fabulous. 3.00 The Block. (PG) 4.00 Reno My Rental. 4.30 Frozen In Time. 5.00 Zombie House Flipping. (PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters.

7.30 House Hunters Int. 8.30 Backed By The Bros. (PG) 9.30 Bargain Mansions. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Backed

By The Bros. (PG) 2.00 House Hunters Int. 3.00 Bargain Mansions. 5.00 Reno My Rental. 5.30 Frozen In Time.

Tuesday, February 25 ABC TV

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story.

10.30 Optics. (M) 11.00 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PG) 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (M) 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent.

8.30 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG) 9.20 Queerstralia: Gender And Identity. (M) 10.25 The ABC Of: Evonne Goolagong Cawley. (PG) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Business.

11.25 Four Corners.

12.10 Media Watch. (PG) 12.30 Q+A. 1.30 Grand Designs. (PG) 2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

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 Cook Up Bitesize. 9.05 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. 10.00 Station: Trouble On The Tracks.

(PG) 10.55 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream.

(PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG) 3.00 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? Heather Ewart. (PG) 8.35 Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Prisoner. (MA15+) 12.10 Fargo. (M) 1.55 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG) 3.00 Employable Me (USA) (M) 4.40 Bamay.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PG) 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 Judge Judy. (PG) 10.30 Australian Survivor. (PG) 12.00 Farm To Fork.

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

2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

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

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor. (PG) 9.00 NCIS. (M) 10.00 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 10.50 10’s Late News.

11.15 The Project.

12.10 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 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 To Be Advised.

2.45 Surveillance Oz. (PG) 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 Home And Away. (PG) 8.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Lee Mack hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions.

9.00 The Hunting Party. (M) The team searches for Dr Ezekiel Malak, a hospital psychiatrist turned deranged killer.

10.00 The Irrational. (M) Alec enters the world of K-pop fandom when a superfan is murdered.

12.00 Friday Night Lights. (M) 2.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.10 Pfffirates. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Deadly 60. 9.10 Badgers: Their Secret World.

(PG) 9.55 Merlin. (PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. (M) 2.35 Queer Sports. (PG) 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 ABC World News Tonight. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.10 Underground Worlds. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

(M) 8.30 Dark Side Of Reality TV. (M) 10.20 Black Comedy In America. (M) 12.10 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. (MA15+) 1.00 The Devil You Know.

(MA15+) 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 11.30 JAG. (PG) 1.30 Charmed. Final. (PG) 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

(PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Bull. (M) 11.15 FBI. (M) 12.15 Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.05 JAG. (PG)

7TWO (62) Surf Patrol. (PG) 9.30 NBC

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.15 Absolutely Fabulous New York Special. (M) 2.10 ER. (M) 2.55 Doctor Who. (PG) 3.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.10 MythBusters. (PG) 5.05 Love Your Garden. (PG) 5.50 Amazing Spaces. 6.40 My Family. (PG) 7.30 QI. (M) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Fisk. (M) 9.00 Double Parked. (M) 9.50 Optics.

(M) 10.20 ER. (PG) 11.05 Not Going Out. (PG) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+) 12.40 QI. (PG) 1.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Whisky Galore. Cont.

(2016) 7.50 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House.

(2017) 10.00 In The Heat Of The Night. (1967) 12.05 Long Story Short. (2021) 1.50 8 1/2.

(1963) (Italian, PG) 4.20 Basmati Blues. (2017) (PG) 6.20 A Handful Of Dust. (1988) (PG) 8.30 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. (1974) Kris Kristofferson. (M) 10.35 Boiling Point. (2021) (MA15+) 12.25 Yardie. (2018) (MA15+) 2.20 Baby Done. (2020) (M) 4.00 Shaft. (1971) (M) 5.50 A Handful Of Dust. (1988)

PEACH (52) 1.00 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 1.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 2.00 Becker.

(PG) 2.30 Frasier. (PG) 3.30 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 11.00 Frasier. (PG) 12.00 Becker. (PG) 12.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 1.00 Impractical Jokers. (M) 1.30 Ent. Tonight.

2.00 Shopping. 2.30 Late Programs.

(PG) 2.00 Adventure Gold Diggers. (PG) 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 3.30 Counting Cars.

(PG) 4.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.00 American Resto. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Outback Truckers: Best Of. (PG) 10.30 Deadliest Roads. (PG) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG) 2.00 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 3.00 Outback Truckers. (PG) 5.00 Boy To Man. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.15 Four Corners. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Breakfast Couch. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 News. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 The Business. 3.30 The World. 4.30 7.30. 5.00 DW News. 5.30 Landline.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Italian Food Safari. 2.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 3.00 Mexican Table. 3.30 French Country Cooking.

4.25 Taste The Philippines. 4.30 First People’s Kitchen. 5.00 Nordic Cookery. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. (PG) 6.00 Nigella Feasts. 6.30 Beyond River Cottage. (PG) 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Fast, Fresh And Easy Food. 8.00 Home Cook.

8.30 Save With Jamie. 9.30 Hairy Bikers Go Local. 10.35 The Cook Up. (PG) 11.05 Cook And The Chef. 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Kairakau. (PG) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Nanny Tuta. 3.10 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. (PG) 4.05 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. (PG) 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Reawakening Aboriginal Place Names. 7.35 The Real Stories Of Basketball. (PG) 8.30 Ice Vikings. (M) 9.20 Hunting Aotearoa. (PG) 10.20 Movie: Mysterious Ways. (2023) (M) 11.55 Late Programs.

7FLIX (66) Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00

ABC FAMILY (22)

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

ABC NEWS (24)

VICELAND (31)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

BOLD (51)

6.00 Morning Programs.

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00

Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.45 Air Crash Inv. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

12.45 Inspector George Gently. (M) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Our Town. (PG) 5.30 James Robison. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Outback Opal Hunters.

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s

TBA. 10.30 House Rules. (PG) 12.00 Angel. (M) 3.00 My France With Manu. (PG) 4.00 Glee.

(PG) 5.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 8.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+) 9.30 CSI: New York. (MA15+) 10.30 CSI: Cyber. (M) 11.30 Bones. (MA15+) 12.30 The Blacklist. (M) 1.30 Alias. (M) 2.30 The Resident. (M)

NBN

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6.00 Today.

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

12.00 Married At First Sight. (M) 1.30 Explore TV: Antarctica.

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 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 Madam. (MA15+) 10.20 9News Late.

10.50 My Feet Are Killing Me. (M) 11.40 The Equalizer. (MA15+) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Building Ideas. (PG) 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) 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Good

Karma Hospital. (M) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 Movie: Warlords Of Atlantis. (1978) (PG) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (M) 9.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (M) 11.40 Only Fools And Horses. (M) 12.20 Antiques Roadshow. 12.50 Explore. 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: Warlords Of Atlantis. (1978) (PG) 3.30 Danger Man. (PG) 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 12.00 Gossip Girl. (M)

2.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 2.30 The Nanny.

(PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Expendables. (2010) (MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld.

(PG) 11.30 The O.C. (M) 12.30 The Nanny.

(PG) 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 Love After Lockup. (M) 3.00 Bakugan. (PG) 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. (PG) 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.00 House Hunters Int. 2.00

Bargain Mansions. 3.00 The Block. (PG) 4.00 Reno My Rental. 4.30 Frozen In Time. 5.00 Bargain Mansions. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Help! We Bought A Village.

8.30 Chateau DIY. 9.30 Holiday Homes In The Sun. 10.30 TBA. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Help! We Bought A Village.

2.00 Holiday Homes In The Sun. 3.00 Chateau DIY. 4.00 TBA. 5.00 Reno My Rental. 5.30 Frozen In Time.

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Wednesday, February 26 ABC TV

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners.

10.45 Q+A. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club.

1.35 Media Watch. (PG) 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (M) 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Optics. (M) 9.00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) Screwed Over By An ‘E’ Again. (PG) 9.45 Planet America.

10.20 Spicks And Specks: Jude Perl, Joel Creasey, Johnny Took And Abbie Chatfield. (PG) 10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business.

11.20 Gold Diggers: Golden Girls. (M) 12.15 Grand Designs. (M) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

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 Cook Up Bitesize. 9.05 Destination Flavour Bitesize.

9.20 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. Series Return. 9.50 Station: Trouble On The Tracks.

(PG) 10.50 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream.

(PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG) 3.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Lord Lucan: Revelations. (M) 8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. New Series.

9.30 Rogue Heroes. Series Return.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Pagan Peak. (MA15+) 12.05 My Brilliant Friend. (M) 3.25 Employable Me (UK) (M) 4.30 Peer To Peer.

(PG) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PG) 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 Judge Judy. (PG) 10.30 Australian Survivor. (PG) 12.00 Farm To Fork.

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

2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

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

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Dog House Australia.

Series Return.

8.30 Elsbeth. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (PG) 10.25 10’s Late News.

10.50 The Project.

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 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Movie: Thicker Than Water. (2019) Andrea Roth, Katie Douglas, Brian Froud.

A family decides to take in a tenant a year after losing their teenage son to an overdose. (M) 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 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 Ludwig. (M) 9.45 How To Poison Your Husband. (M) 11.15 Breathtaking. (M) 12.15 Covert Affairs. (M) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today.

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

12.00 Married At First Sight. (M) 1.30 My Way. 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 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 Big Miracles. (M) 10.00 9News Late.

10.30 Casualty 24/7. (M) 11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.05 Your Next Cruise.

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 Pfffirates. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Doctor Who. (PG) 10.15 Merlin. (PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 12.40 Hudson & Rex. (M) 2.20 Cryptoland. (M) 3.20 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 ABC World News Tonight. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.10 Underground Worlds. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 Movie: Risky Business. (1983) Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay. (M) 10.20 Shoresy. Series Return. 1.20 Letterkenny. (M) 2.40 NHK World English News.

5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 NBL BOLD (51) Slam. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 11.30 JAG. (PG) 1.30 My Life Is Murder. (M) 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

(PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 Elsbeth. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 FBI. (M) 11.55 Jake And The Fatman.

(PG) 12.50 Home Shopping. 2.20 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.10 JAG. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 7TWO (62) Surf Patrol. (PG) 9.30 NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol.

(PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat.

(PG) 8.45 Lewis. (M) 10.45 Law & Order: UK. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45 My Greek Odyssey.

(PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Surf Patrol. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute.

5.00 Our Town. (PG) 5.30 James Robison. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 1.50 New Tricks. (PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Movie: The Passionate Stranger. (1957) (PG) 5.30 Our Yorkshire Farm. Final. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 To The Manor Born. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.40 The Closer. (M) 11.40 The Real Murders Of Orange County. (M) 12.35 Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: The Passionate Stranger. (1957) (PG) 3.30 Danger Man. (PG) 4.30 My Favorite Martian. 5.00 Our Yorkshire Farm. Final. (PG)

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 1.00 Louis Theroux: African Hunting Holiday. (M) 2.00 ER. (M) 2.45 Doctor Who. (PG) 3.30 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.30 MythBusters. (PG) 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 Amazing Spaces. 7.00 My Family.

(PG) 7.30 QI. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 This Is Going To Hurt. (MA15+) 9.15 Queen Of Oz. (M) 9.45 ER. (M) 10.30 Not Going Out. (PG) 11.00 Rage. (MA15+) 12.00 QI. (M) 12.35 Movie: Her. (2013) (MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs.

6.00 A Handful Of Dust. Cont.

(1988) (PG) 8.05 Topkapi. (1964) (PG) 10.15 Miss Marx. (2020) (M) 12.15 Shaft. (1971) (M) 2.10 Whisky Galore. (2016) (PG) 4.00 The Movie Show. (PG) 4.30 A Hero. (2021) (Farsi, PG) 6.50 Sometimes Always Never. (2018) Bill Nighy. (PG) 8.30 Dog Day Afternoon. (1975) (M) 10.55 A Most Wanted Man. (2014) Philip Seymour Hoffman. (M) 1.05 Joe. (2013) (MA15+) 3.15 Boiling Point. (2021) (MA15+) 5.00 The Movie Show. (M) 5.35 A Hero. (2021) (Farsi, PG)

PEACH (52) 1.00 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 1.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 2.00 Becker.

(PG) 2.30 Frasier. (PG) 3.30 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (M) 9.30 Frasier. (PG) 10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 11.00 Becker. (PG) 11.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 12.00 Impractical Jokers.

(M) 12.30 Ent. Tonight. 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. (PG) 3.30 Late Programs.

3.00 Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 3.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 4.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.00 American Resto. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers.

(PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 The Force: BTL. (PG) 9.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 10.30 World’s Scariest Police Chases. (M) 11.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (M) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 News. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 The Business. 3.30 The World. 4.30 7.30. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Italian Food Safari. 2.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 3.00 Mexican Table. 3.30 French Country Cooking.

4.25 Taste The Philippines. 4.30 First People’s Kitchen. 5.00 Nordic Cookery. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Nigella Feasts. 6.30 Beyond River Cottage. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Marcus In The Med. 8.00 Meals In Minutes. 8.30 Cooking Italy. (PG) 9.00 Street Food Nomad: Kolkata. Final. (PG) 9.30 Hairy Bikers Go West.

(PG) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Kairakau. (PG) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Nanny Tuta. 3.10 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies.

3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus.

(PG) 4.05 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. (PG) 7.30 Great Australian Walks. (PG) 8.30 Island Echoes. (PG) 9.00 Movie: Monster’s Ball. (2001) (MA15+) 10.55 Women Of The Sun: 25 Years Later. (PG) 12.25 Lurujarri Dreaming. 1.00 Late Programs.

7FLIX (66) Academic. 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

6.00 Morning Programs.

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Outback Truckers. (PG)

6.00 Flushed. 7.00 It’s

To Be Advised. 10.30 House Rules. (PG) 12.00 Angel. (M) 3.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) 3.30 Blackish. (PG) 4.00 Glee. (PG) 5.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 First Dates UK. (M) 8.35 Movie: Hitch. (2005) Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James. (M) 11.05 First Dates UK. (M) 2.00 The Resident. (M)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 12.00 Gossip Girl. (M)

2.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 2.30 The Nanny.

(PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Rocky Balboa. (2006) (M) 9.30 Boxing. Nowhere To Run. WBC International Bridgerweight Title Bout.

Tyson Pedro v Taimoor Khan. 11.00 Seinfeld.

(PG) 12.00 The Nanny. (PG) 1.00 Bewitched.

1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 11.30 TBA. 12.30 Holiday

Homes In The Sun. 1.30 Help! We Bought A Village. 2.30 The Block. (PG) 4.00 Reno My Rental. 4.30 Frozen In Time. 5.00 Chateau DIY. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters.

7.30 Home Town. 8.30 Good Bones. (PG) 9.30 No Demo Reno. 10.30 Unsellable Houses.

11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters.

1.00 Home Town. 2.00 Good Bones. (PG) 3.00 No Demo Reno. 4.00 Unsellable Houses. 5.00 Reno My Rental. 5.30 Frozen In Time.

Thursday, February 27 ABC TV

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SBS

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TEN

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SEVEN

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. 10.30 Back Roads. (PG) 11.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (M) 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. Final. (M) 3.00 Nigella Bites. 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Back Roads: Great Keppel, Queensland.

8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul: Salzburg And Vienna. (PG) 9.20 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. Series Return. (PG) 10.05 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Business.

11.30 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (M) 12.30 Grand Designs. (PG) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 8.00 DD India News Hour.

9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. 9.05 Destination Flavour Bitesize. 9.15 Legacy List With Matt Paxton.

9.45 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (PG) 10.55 South Africa From Above. 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight.

1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PG) 3.00 Shepherdess.

(PG) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Finding Your Roots: Hold The Laughter. (PG) 8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (PG) 9.30 Boiling Point. New Series.

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Golden Boy. (M) 11.55 Blackport. (MA15+) 1.50 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG) 2.55 Peer To Peer. 4.20 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 The Drew Barrymore Show. (PG) 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 The Dog House Australia. 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 12.00 Farm To Fork.

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

2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News First: Afternoon.

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

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Gogglebox Australia.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

9.40 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.40 10’s Late News.

11.05 The Project.

12.05 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 Seven’s National News At Noon.

1.00 Movie: Curious Caterer: Forbidden Fruit. (2024) Nikki Deloach, Andrew W Walker. (M) 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 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018) Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep. A young woman prepares to reopen her family hotel, while learning more about the life of her late mother. (PG) 10.50 To Be Advised.

12.30 Damnation. (MA15+) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 To Be Advised.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.10 Pfffirates. 5.20 Kangaroo Beach. 5.35 Fireman Sam. 5.45 Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG) 9.20 Chopped Jnr. 10.05 Merlin. (PG) 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.20 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. (PG) 2.50 Insight.

3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 ABC World News Tonight. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 The Fast History Of. (PG) 6.10 Underground Worlds. (PG) 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

(M) 8.30 Triumph: Jesse Owens & The Berlin Games. (PG) 10.10 Homicide. (M) 12.55 Inside The Christchurch Mosque Attack. (MA15+) 1.50 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. (MA15+) 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. 8.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 11.30 JAG. (PG) 1.30 My Life Is Murder. (M) 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.30 Diagnosis Murder.

(PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 Blue Bloods. (M) 10.20 FBI. (M) 11.20 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 12.15 Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

(PG) 4.05 JAG. (PG)

7TWO (62) 9.00 Surf Patrol. (PG) 9.30

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.05 Double Parked. (M) 1.55 ER. (M) 2.40 Doctor Who. (PG) 3.25 A Bite To Eat. 4.00 QI. (PG) 4.30 MythBusters. (PG) 5.20 Love Your Garden. 6.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces: Snow Special. 7.00 My Family. (PG) 7.30 QI. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.00 Gruen. (PG) 9.40 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 10.10 Planet America. 10.45 ER. (PG) 11.30 Not Going Out. (PG) 12.10 Rage. (MA15+) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 A Hero.

Cont. (2021) 8.00 8 1/2. (1963) 10.30 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. (1974) 12.35 Manon Des Sources.

(1986) 2.40 A Handful Of Dust. (1988) (PG) 4.50 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020) (Italian, PG) 6.35 The Final Countdown. (1980) (PG) 8.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975) Jack Nicholson. (MA15+) 11.00 Silverado. (1985) (M) 1.25 Violet & Daisy. (2011) (MA15+) 3.00 Dog Day Afternoon. (1975) (M) 5.10 The Final Countdown. (1980) (PG)

PEACH (52) 1.00 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 1.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 2.00 Becker.

(PG) 2.30 Frasier. (PG) 3.30 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Frasier. (PG) 10.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 11.00 Becker. (PG) 11.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 12.00 Impractical Jokers.

(M) 12.30 Ent. Tonight. 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. (PG) 3.30 Late Programs.

(PG) 2.00 The Force: BTL. (PG) 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 3.30 Jade Fever. (PG) 4.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.00 American Resto. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Pawn Stars Do America. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Bad Boys For Life. (2020) Will Smith.

(MA15+) 11.05 Movie: S.W.A.T. (2003) (M) 1.35 American Pickers. (PG) 2.30 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 3.30 American Resto. (PG) 4.00 Boy To Man. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight.

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Aust Story. 11.00 News.

11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Kitchen Cabinet.

Final. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Planet America. 2.00 DW News. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 The Business. 3.30 The World.

4.30 7.30. 5.00 DW News. 5.30 The River.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Italian Food Safari. 2.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 3.00 Mexican Table. (PG) 3.30 French Country Cooking. 4.25 Taste The Philippines. 4.30 First People’s Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Nordic Cookery.

5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Nigella Feasts.

6.30 Beyond River Cottage. (PG) 7.00 The Cook Up. (PG) 7.30 Food Trip Down Under. Final.

8.30 Jamie At Home. (PG) 9.00 Dinners Cooking Out. 9.30 Hairy Bikers Go West. (PG) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 The Casketeers. (PG) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Nanny Tuta. 3.10 Eddie’s Lil’ Homies. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. (PG) 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News.

6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places.

8.30 The Boy, The Queen And Everything In Between. (M) 9.25 Movie: Graffiti Bridge. (1990) 11.05 No Maori Allowed. (M) 12.00 First We Eat. (PG) 1.00 Late Programs.

7FLIX (66) 8.30 Get Arty. 9.00 TBA.

ABC FAMILY (22)

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

ABC NEWS (24)

VICELAND (31)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

BOLD (51)

6.00 Morning Programs.

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

NBC Today. 12.00 Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi.

(PG) 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 Surf Patrol. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Father Brown. (M) 12.30 Bargain Hunt.

1.30 Auction Squad. 2.30 Surf Patrol. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Harry’s Practice. 5.30 James Robison. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Highway Patrol.

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.30 House Rules. (PG) 12.00 Angel. (M) 3.00 Jabba’s Movies. (PG) 3.30 Black-ish. (PG) 4.00 Glee. (PG) 5.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 Kitchen Nightmares. (M) 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (M) 9.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. (M) 10.30 First Dates UK. (M) 12.40 Kitchen Nightmares.

(M) 1.30 Kitchen Nightmares USA. (M) 2.30 A Moveable Feast. (PG) 3.00 First Dates UK. (M) 5.00 9-1-1: Lone Star. (M)

NBN

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

12.00 Married At First Sight. (M) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (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 Travel Guides. (PG) 9.00 Movie: The Hangover. (2009) Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis. (MA15+) 11.00 9News Late.

11.30 First On Scene. (MA15+) 11.55 Tipping Point. (PG) 12.45 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) 1.50 To The Manor Born.

3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Movie: The Pure Hell Of St Trinian’s. (1960) (G) 5.30 Filthy Garden SOS. New Series. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 8.40 Poirot. (PG) 10.40 Dalgliesh. (M) 11.40 Only Fools And Horses. (M) 12.20 Antiques Roadshow. 12.50 Explore. 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: The Pure Hell Of St Trinian’s. (1960) (G) 3.30 Danger Man. (PG) 4.30 Only Fools And Horses. (M) 5.00 Filthy Garden SOS. (PG) 6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 12.00 Gossip Girl. (M)

2.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 2.30 The Nanny.

(PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 The Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Survivor 48. Series Return.

(PG) 9.30 Movie: Everything Everywhere All At Once. (2022) (MA15+) 12.15 The Nanny. (PG) 1.15 Movie: In The Heights. (2021) (PG) 4.00 Ninjago. (PG) 4.50 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. (PG) 5.10 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 5.30 Pokémon.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.00 Unsellable Houses. 2.00

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1.00 Country House Hunters NZ. (PG) 2.00 Restored. 3.00 My Lottery Dream Home. (PG) 4.00 Late Programs.

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Magazine’s Puzzles Page PUZZLES

CROSSWORD

No. 264 24 The roots of an incident (11) 26 Form of sugar (7) 27 Sports ground (7) 29 Logical whole (8) 30 Alliance (6)

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Today’s Aim: 13 words: Good

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CODEWORD

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No. 223

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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SUDOKU

of hydrogen?

2. Bob Marley’s Redemption Song originally appeared on which of his albums?

3. Name Allison Janney’s (pictured) character in the 2011 film The Help.

4. In which Australian state would you find Ozenkadnook?

5. What is the official language of Suriname?

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AGREE

HER

AORTA

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ATONE

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AWAIT

LIE

AWARE

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AZURE

NEW

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PRO

COMET

PUT

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DOZEN

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ERRED

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DETAIN

DAMPENED

STEREOTYPED UTILISATION

S E N S E

EVENT

PRISE

EXTRAS

ENTRUSTS

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EVOKE

RAPID

OXYGEN

RELENTED

ARIA

FETES

RARER

STRAIN

SKELETON

BIRD

GENRE

RENEW

BYES

HARES

RUNGS

7 LETTERS

COST

INANE

SENSE

AWESOME

DEEM

ISLES

SERVE

EVIDENT

FEDS

KAYAK

SHEDS

INNARDS

HEAD

KNEES

SHIES

MURKIER

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LOVED

SLEWS

REREADS

PROD

NOSES

STACK

RUINING

SEEP

PACTS

STARS

SLUM

PARED

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1701 | PUZZLES AND PAGINATION ©

No. 263

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.

EASY

MEDIUM

9 5 6 2 1 1 6 7 9 5 7 3 1 2 7 6 3 4 9 5 1 8 7 5 2 4 4 6 1 3

3 8 6 7 6 8 5 2 1 9 2 6 9 3 4 7 9 5 6 7 2 8 5 3 9 6 1 7

4 3

WORD SEARCH

QUICK QUIZ 1. What is the atomic number

ACUTE

SOLUTION

R

5 LETTERS

ERA

SOLUTION

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’.

EGO

SOLUTIONS SOLUTION EASY

MEDIUM

6. A person with cathisophobia has a fear of what?

7. What are the statues of Easter Island known as?

8. How many keys does a piano usually have: a) 92, b) 68 or c) 88?

9. In the TV series Entourage, what is Johnny Chase’s nickname?

10. The three-toed sloth is mainly found on which continent?

No. 174

F M U L A T N A T O S A N D P U M U N E D B Y L O M N C T O E M A N G A N E S E D A E U L R B R I C K D M O R T A R N Y B R C B I S P H E N O L A G M I M E I R E T S A L P T M S E F R U B T L Y N I V I O I T R N C I I M S S M T G L T C E E D H O D D I A A A N O A T N P O S L B I A T L T R E L T L A O S E G A U N A P N B M D E P W T E D L L M A D U M L E K M T O T H E A T T V E S R E C T O N S S O T S E B S A F T I I T E X T I L E S M W I R O N E

Can you find all the words listed?

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

ASBESTOS

METAL

BISPHENOL A

MOLYBDENUM TIMBER

BRICK

MORTAR

TUNGSTEN

CEMENT

MUD

VANADIUM

CERAMIC

NICKEL

VINYL

COBALT

PAPER

WOOD

FIBRE

PLASTER

GLASS

PLASTIC

GOLD

POLYMER

IRIDIUM

RAW

IRON

SAND

LEAD

STEEL

MANGANESE

STONE

MARBLE

TANTALUM

TEXTILE

SECRET MESSAGE: Foundations that stand the test of time

No. 264

WETS

CODEWORD: 1 = N, 2 = R, 3 = I, 4 = O, 5 = H, 6 = G, 7 = D, 8 = L, 9 = F, 10 = T, 11 = M, 12 = V, 13 = Y, 14 = P, 15 = X, 16 = K, 17 = B, 18 = J, 19 = W, 20 = C, 21 = E, 22 = U, 23 = S, 24 = Q, 25 = A, 26 = Z

9-LETTER

TSAR

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9 3 8 6 5 2 4 1 7 7 6 1 8 4 9 2 5 3 5 2 4 1 7 3 9 8 6 4 7 2 5 6 1 3 9 8 8 5 9 3 2 4 7 6 1 6 1 3 7 9 8 5 4 2 1 4 6 9 3 7 8 2 5 2 8 7 4 1 5 6 3 9 3 9 5 2 8 6 1 7 4

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4 1 9 5 6 8 7 3 2 3 8 7 2 1 4 5 6 9 5 6 2 3 7 9 4 1 8 8 4 5 6 9 7 3 2 1 2 9 1 8 3 5 6 4 7 6 7 3 4 2 1 9 8 5 9 5 4 1 8 3 2 7 6 1 3 6 7 5 2 8 9 4 7 2 8 9 4 6 1 5 3

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apply, opal, pall, pallor, parol, payroll, play, plop, ploy, plural, polar, poll, polyp, poplar, popular, POPULARLY, pour, pray, prop, pull, pulp, pulpy, pupa, pupal, purl, purply, ropy

Small (6) Matching jacket and trousers (8) South American carnivorous fish (7) Egg-shaped instrument (7)

1 4

Decorative display (11) Fuel (3) Wet weather wear (8) Mendicant monk (5) Loop with running knot (5) Admits (coll) (6,2) Bunch (3)

SPED

P A C T S H A R E S S H I E S A W A I T E V E N T P E N A L R A R E R A O R T A E R A S E E R A A I D E R R E D N E W D E T A I N P A U S E F E D S I N N A R D S L I E S L U M C O S T S T A C K T O T S T U D S K E L E T O N E V I D E N T A W E S O M E R E L E N T E D B Y E S N E E E D I T S A R I A W E T S O S E E P M U R K I E R T S A R R A P I D O X Y G E N D O Z E N P U T E G O Y E T P R I S E U N I T E R U N G S E V O K E R E N E W A G R E E D E N I M E D G E S S H E D S

Pouring edge (3) Film director Quentin – (9) Of the moon (5) Cherished (6) Compromises (coll) (5-4) Manipulating (5) Written versions of speeches (11) 10 Attractiveness (6) 12 In date order (11) 15 Threatening actions of persuasion (9) 17 Uplifting (9) 18 People who abstain from all animal products (6) 21 Formal evening suit (6) 23 Verity (5) 25 Effigy (5) 28 French term for a married woman (abbr) (3)

1 2 3 5 6 7 8

12 13 14 16 19 20 22

3 LETTERS AID

No. 173

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DOWN

ACROSS

WORDFIT

ANSWERS: 1. 1 2. Uprising 3. Charlotte Phelan 4. Victoria 5. Dutch 6. Sitting 7. Moai 8. c) 88 9. Drama 10. South America

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Happy 9th birthday to Rosie Davies.

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What’s on in February and March

2025 February and March

Sun

Mon

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17

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24

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3

9

10

Kids Eat Free Sunday Nights @ Club Gunnedah!

Gunnedah RSL Sub Branch General Meeting, 11am @ RSL Office followed by a luncheon.

Kids Eat Free Sunday Nights @ Club Gunnedah!

Kids Eat Free Sunday Nights @ Club Gunnedah!

Kids Eat Free Sunday Nights @ Club Gunnedah!

Pizza & Pasta Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $18!

Pizza & Pasta Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $18!

Local Aboriginal Land Council General Meeting, 5pm @ Narrabri Office Complex.

Pizza & Pasta Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $18!

Pizza & Pasta Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $18!

Moree Plains Shire bulky waste collection starts. See details in advertisement, page 6.

Tue 18

Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $15!

Whitehaven Weeks Of Speed 2025 monthly committee meeting, 5:30pm @ Gunnedah Rural Museum.

Kelvin Hall AGM, 7pm start. All welcome.

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Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $15!

4

Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $15!

11

Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $15!

Wed 19

Narrabri Shire Council meeting.

Gunnedah Shire Council meeting.

Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Gunnedah Motoring Enthusiasts Feb Monthly Meeting, 7pm @ Railway Hotel.

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Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah!

Only $24!

5

Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah!

Only $24!

International Women’s Day, 5:30pm-9:30pm @ The Crossing Theatre. $55pp, bookings essential.

12

Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah!

Only $24!

Thu 20

Moree Plains Shire Council meeting.

Steak & Schnitzel Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24, choice of Schnitzel or 200g Rump.

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Fri 21

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Sat 22

1

MARCH

Steak & Schnitzel Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24, choice of Schnitzel or 200g Rump.

Palmer Pop-up Gallery opening, Tourist Hotel, 6pm.

CREATE festival opening night, 7pm, The Crossing Theatre. Tickets available through TryBooking.

CREATE festival exhibition open until March 11.

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7

CREATE at Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, opening 7pm (bookings essential).

In Your Dreams, Narrabri Art & Craft Society, opening 11am.

Lisa Marple solo exhibition, Baan Baa Community Hall, 2-4pm.

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15

Steak & Schnitzel Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24, choice of Schnitzel or 200g Rump.

Steak & Schnitzel Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24, choice of Schnitzel or 200g Rump.

NarraBRIGHT street festival, Maitland Street, Narrabri.

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Narrabri Rotary Markets, behind No.2 and No.3 Ovals, (enter through The Crossing Theatre car park).

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