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Big hearts, big steps for Charlie Community rallies for annual Run, Walk and Roll fundraiser.

by MOLLY SHANNON Natal ie and Scot t Johnston recently hosted their annual Run, Walk and Roll fundraiser for t h e M a l a n Sy n d ro m e Foundation at their farm near Coonabarabran.

The f ive - k i l omet re event raises funds and awareness for the rare genetic disorder, Malan Syndrome – a cause that’s deeply personal for the Johnstons.

In 2020, their son, Charlie, was diagnosed with Malan Syndrome.

Malan Syndrome i s ca te g o r i s e d a s a n overgrowth disorder and was officially identified in 2010. Approximately 300 people across the world have been diagnosed with the disorder.

“Charlie is eight-yearsold and he was born with a lot of difficulties,” Natalie said.

“A f t e r q u i t e a l o t of d if fe rent tests and examinations, he eventually had his genome sequenced and was diagnosed with Malan Syndrome, which is a very rare genetic disorder.

“It’s a tiny little mutation in one gene called the NF1X gene, which is involved in brain development and growth.

“After we found out he had this disorder, we were then linked in with t h e M a l a n Sy n d ro m e

F o u n d at i o n , w h i c h i s based in the United States, and it’s run by a group of parents.

“Ma l an Sy nd rome Foundation is very well organised, they have a scientific and medical advisory board and their goal is to fund research and awareness into Malan Syndrome.”

Each year, families join the Run, Walk and Roll, either virtually or in person.

The Johnstons have taken part for several years, inviting friends and locals to their farm in support of Charlie and others living with the condition.

This year was special for the Johnstons, as they partnered with two other families who have loved o n es d i a g n o s e d w i t h Malan Syndrome.

“It was just amazing, we just all had this instant connection,” Natalie said.

“Particularly my son and this other young boy – they just had this amazing connection and they just sat and laughed at each other and made noises in their own language together.

“I felt like I’d known them my whole life, these families. One family had driven from Brisbane, and the others came from the Clare Valley in South Australia – they’d driven as well over a couple of days.”

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The Peet, Johnston and Kokolis families formed a special connection at the annual Run Walk and Roll fundraiser for the Malan Syndrome Foundation, held at Coonabarabran.

Photo: Emily Rouse

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

POLICE NEWS

 editor@coonabarabrantimes.com

A man faced court last week, charged in relation to alleged theft offences from across the state.

A b o ut 4 . 3 0 p m o n Wednesday, 8 October, of f icers attached O ra n a M i d -Wes te r n Police District attended an address on I r win Street, Coolah, to assist the Hume Police District with an investigation i nto a l l e g e d s to l e n

property from multiple businesses in the state’s south and west.

Following inquiries, a 33-year-old man was arrested at the address.

While at the address, police identified alleged stolen property at the premises and

subsequently executed a s e a rch wa r ra nt, locating a vehicle, a trailer, three dirt bikes and a large number of tools.

The man was taken to Dubbo Police Station where he was charged with:

• receive propertytheft equal ser ious i n d i c ta b l e o f f e n c e more than $5000; • goods in personal c u s to d y s u s p e c t e d bei ng stolen (moto r vehicle) (two counts), • larceny; • enter inclosed

land not prescr ibed premises without lawful excuse; and • s h o p l i f t i n g (t wo counts).

He was refused bail and ordered to appear before Local Bail Division – Court 4 on Thursday. 9 October.

A hit on the battler?

In June this year, several agencies took part in a raid and the shutting down of an illicit tobacco business in Coonabarabran.

Another raid in Dunedoo recently. The story read like a spy novel, with Council employees noting suspicious out-of-hours activity! Warrumbungle Shire Council, NSW Health and NSW Police all teamed up and became ‘taxation officers’ for a poor-performing Australian Government and did their dirty bidding while knocking a nail into the Aussie battler.

We all know the dangers of smoking towards our health, but a new danger has taken over in this country – mental health. Not so long ago a working man or woman could find periods of time to pull up, relax and have a smoke, unwind, think things over. Even a beer at a pub is taxed by the government to belt the working and retired battlers in this country.

Working families always had ‘loose change’ in their weekly budget to walk to a pub, have a beer with mates, or light up a ‘durrie’ and relax.

No longer that is the case and the very things we once used to relax with are now getting out of reach of the family budget/battler.

I work in large Aboriginal towns (98% Aboriginal in Elliott where I work) in the NT and smoking costs are really hurting families up there. But now, with illicit tobacco being mailed in, families are a lot better off.

I also see it when I am home in Coona with pub and club attendance and people wanting to support the illicit tobacco trade over buying a hightaxed packet from a shop.

The Australian Government tells us that because they miss out on the tax from illicit trade, we go without. But let’s get one thing clear, this is only a problem because they do miss out on tax. Maybe it could be better they tax mining companies, importers,

exporters a bit more and support the blue collar and those on benefits, the voting population.

Even stop giving it away overseas to areas like military help to Ukraine – two billion of tax-payers dollars.

With mental health causing self-harm, suicides, domestic violence, murders, community damage, the cheap smoke or a schooner of beer is no longer there to settle someone down. I’m not talking about getting raging drunk, but the few dollars to have two or three schooners, or a packet of smokes, is out of reach of the working men and women. My grandfather would jump into a slit trench with his mates in war-time Darwin and they all puffed on a cigarette while Japanese bombs exploded around them. It calmed them down, they would hop out later, have a laugh and get back to work.

While the ‘wowsers’ can get on here and tell me about the damage of tobacco and grog, and I’ll agree with them, it’s the ‘new threat’ of mental health that’s starting to cripple areas around the country, activities we do, families it affects.

I’d rather Council get back to filling in pot holes in the towns’ roads and stop thinking they are 007. There’s no need for police, Council and NSW Health (who should be handing out free packets of smokes to mentally stressed people) to try and pass on to us their ‘good will’ looking after our health, when it’s nothing they care about or to do with at all. It’s all about government missing out on $$$$$ and, like the late great Kerry Packer told Government in 1991, “you’re not spending it so well we should be donating extra.”

Written by a nonsmoker.

Yours etc., Mick Estens Coonabarabran 2357 (21.10.2025)

The Coonabarabran Times was founded in 1927 as an amalgamation of The Bligh Watchman (1877-1927) and The Clarion (1910-1927). Published by M.J. & L.M.K. Estens for Warrumbungle Publications Pty. Ltd. Composed at 44 Dalgarno Street, Coonabarabran. Printed at 64-66 Armstrong Street, Tamworth NSW 2340.

• 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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Snakes on the move With the warmer weather settling in, snakes are on the move – and several recent sightings around Coonabarabran have locals on alert.

In recent weeks, a number of residents have reported seeing snakes around homes and farms, with one woman sharing on Facebook: “I just want to say a big thank you to Michael Clarke for coming so qui c kly t o rem ov e a decent size brown snake from my backyard late yesterday afternoon. He was in and out so quickly and professionally – well d on e and ver y much appreciated.”

Another local, commented that snakes have been especially active in rural areas: “Lots of them around here – see lots on the farm at the moment.”

In fact, local snake expert Steve Wallace was called to Coonabarabran Hospital on Wednesday, 22 October to help identify a snake involved in a suspected bite incident.

Unfortunately, the reptile was too damaged to be formally identified.

However, Mr Wallace said the incident highlighted the strong c o operat ion bet we en medical staff and local exper ts, w ith both work i ng t oget her t o ensure community safety.

He said the increase in sightings was typical for this time of year as

snakes emerged from hibernation. “ Now that we’re heading into the warmer mont h s , it ’s p er fe c t conditions for them to come out and look for food, a mate, or to lay eggs – and if they’re black snakes, to give birth to live young.”

Mr Wallace said it’s important for residents to remember that Australia is home to some of the most venomous snakes in the world, including the eastern brown snake, which is the only brown species found locally. “ The eastern brown is responsible for 27 of the last 35 snake-related deaths in Australia,” he explained. “ T he Taipan has a more toxic venom, but the brown snake is still responsible for more deaths per year.”

He also described the serious effects of a brown snake bite, saying the venom can cause blood clots in major organs such as the brain, liver and kidneys. “ It a lso conta i ns a myotoxin that helps the venom spread more qu ick ly th r ough the body,” he said.

When it comes to first aid, Mr Wallace said the first step was to have

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a 15 -centimetre-wide bandage ready, with two bandages required for adult limbs. “ It is extremely important to put the snake bandage of straigh away, Mr Wallace said.

“Start at the bite site and work up the limb unti l you r un out of bandage.

“For example, if bitten on the knee, begin there, w rap up t owa rd the groin, then back down toward the ankle. Don’t bandage fingers or toes,

as this can trap venom in those areas.”

Above all, Mr Wallace said to remain calm and focus on slowing the spread of venom. “ K e ep t he pat ient cool, but not cold. And mark the bite site on the bandage.

“The most important thing is to start wrapping toward the heart.

Keep still, stay calm, and get medical help immediately.

“Transport the patient to hospital ASAP, but

never let the patient walk.”

To reduce the risk of a bite, he advised wearing jeans or thick clothing when walking through long grass or bushland, and carrying a snake bandage or two in case of emergency.

“Snakes don’t want to bite people – they just want to be left alone,” he said. ‘ “But this time of year, it’s best to keep your eyes open and watch where you step.”

Local residents are being urged to stay alert as snakes become more active across the district.

IN FOCUS: HSC EXAMS

High school students take the final step as HSC kicks off The Higher School Certificate (HSC) examinations have officially commenced, marking the final challenge for high school students all over Australia.

by MOLLY SHANNON Year 12 students faced a nerve-wracking morning on Thursday. 16 October as they sat their first HSC exam.

Of the 29 students sitting the exams at Coonabarabran High School, 12 have already

received early offers to university.

“I expect them to do very well,” Duncan Graham, Coonabarabran High School reliving principal, said.

“They have worked hard all year and had the advantage of extension sessions during

the holidays, which were well attended.

“Students have continued to turn up and interact with teachers of individual subjects.

“A big thanks to all the teachers of HSC classes for the had work and extra time

they put in – it’s what makes us a successful HSC school.”

Feedback from the first exam – English – was positive, with teachers describing it as a very accessible and fair paper.

Coona High students will be sitting English Standard,

English Advanced, Maths Advanced, Maths Standard 2 as well as Maths Extension 1 and 2, Music, Modern History, Ancient History and Extension History, Hospitality, Biology, Primary Industries, Legal Studies, Business Studies, Automotive, Visual Arts

PD/H/PE, Agriculture, Engineering Studies, Society and Culture, Earth and Environment, CAFS, and Physics.

The HSC period will wrap up on 7 November, when students sit their final exam in Physics.

As Coonabarabran High School’s Year 12 students enjoyed a barbecue breakfast ahead of their first HSC exam, the Coonabarabran Times stopped by to find out how they were feeling – and what tips they had for next year’s class.

Eva Walden (left): I’m a bit anxious.

Tahni Bowmaker (middle): I’m alright for this morning. Tomorrow, not as good as the others, but fine. Just don’t stress. take it easy.

Emily Kerr (right): I’m feeling pretty good, pretty calm. It’s a mental game and the effort you put in amounts to the marks receive.

Annabelle Rodgers (left): I’m feeling very nervous. My tips for anyone doing the HSC would be to definitely do past papers, listen to your teachers and don’t just not study at all. Even a little bit of study can help.

Ella Atkinson (right): Everyone says it – but consistency is key.

I went to study centre every afternoon so I had a clear break between school and my actual life.So then, when you get home you’d be like, ‘oh I’ve done my study’ and you don’t feel guilty.

And also just do those past papers.

Trudi Hoffmann (left): I didn’t study enough, that I know more.

My tip would be to start studying as early as you can and take advice from your teachers, because they do know what they’re doing.

Amelia Morrison (right): English isn’t too bad. I feel like most of the time it’s just memorising your quotes. The rest of the exams I’m not as confident. Since English is the first exam, you do that study quite well, but after that you’re kind of exhausted, especially the last one. I just hope that I keep consistent with the studying and don’t drop after this one.

Roman Tailby (left): I’m here for it and that’s about the most attention I have for it, to be honest. Study is a good tip, you might want to get onto that.

Bryce Butcher (middle): You know you’ve gotta come and do it, so probably just study is my tip.

Josh Cummins (right): I’m feeling pretty good, but pretty tired – just happy to get it done. Make use of your time and study.

Anthea Karavas (left): I’m not feeling too bad, not that I’ve studied enough because I haven’t. I didn’t study over the holidays, except for when we came to school, but it’s fine. I needed that little break.

Phoebe Menz (right): I feel pretty good, I kind of just want to get it over with. My tip for others would be to work on time management. I think that’s a big thing – and using the resources around you and doing lots of past papers.

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Ella Rankin (left): Overall, I’m going to do as well as I can, so I’m not too stressed about it. I’m just going to put in as much effort as I can and just be happy with what I get. Don’t stress it, just do as well as you can and then be happy with what you achieve. If you try and overachieve, you’re going to feel more upset when you don’t achieve it.

Toby Gladhill (right): I’m a bit nervous, but a bit relieved that the day is finally here. My advice is to definitely study and show up to school.

Katie Richards (left): I feel alright – my advice would be to just study.

Isaac Row (right): I don’t really know how I’m feeling – I’m very tired.

Health Services staff farewell Sammy Storer @ Coonabarabran Bowling Club, Saturday 11 October

Liam Miller, Peter Pope and Brett Holford enjoyed the afternoon, cheering on the bowlers.

Enjoying themselves playing bowls were Kate Fordham, Anne McConnaughty, Larissa Wilkin, Sammy Storer, Brie Gordon and Callum Vinall.

Claudia McConnaughty and Lyssa Row competed against Loveleen Deol and Trish Lithgow in a game of lawn bowls.

The lads! Having a lovely time with golf buddy Kurt Pincham were hospital staff Callum Vinall and Daniel Kostianen.

Skinner family reunion at Baradine A lively long weekend at Camp Cypress in Baradine saw several generations of the Skinner family reunite to celebrate their shared history.

Descendants of Tom and Ruth Skinner, of Baradine, including their nine children and their families, came together for the special gathering over the October long weekend, with 71 members of the extended Skinner clan making the trip from near and far.

Relatives travelled from Penrith, Canberra, Yass, Toowoomba, Newcastle, Binnaway and Baradine to be part of the occasion.

The reunion was filled with laughter, storytelling and shared meals under the trees.

Family members of all ages reminisced about their roots in the district and celebrated the strong ties that have kept the Skinner family close over the years.

Ca mp C y pr ess pr ov ided the per fe c t backdrop, with its relaxed bush setting offering plenty of space for camping, catching up and creating new memories.

Tom and Ruth Skinner’s nine children – Denice Gailits, Annette Rutter, Geoff Skinner, Christine Patterson, Ray (Tom) Skinner, Sandra Skinner, Rhonda Dahl, Marjorie Cosgrove and John Skinner.

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Run, Walk and Roll fundraiser FROM FRONT Together, the three families were able to ra i se app rox i matel y $15 , 6 0 0 U S D – t h e second highest amount raised by any group in the world during the event.

Equivalent to around $24,000 AUD, the result is an achievement that’s not lost on Natalie and her family.

“It was such a great e f fo r t a n d a r e a l l y amazing success,” she said.

“Having a child with a rare illness has been a hard and often lonely journey, and to have the community come together the way that it has and everybody showing so much love to our beautiful little boy…is so special. “ T h e r e’s s o m u c h going on in the US in te r m s o f a d vo ca c y and research and i t’s a l l re a l l y b a s e d ove r seas, but the fa c t t h a t o u r te a m in Coonabarabran managed to raise the second highest d u r i n g t h i s eve nt i s so imp ressive and it j u s t s h ow s w h a t a n amazing thing a little town in rural Australia can do.”

Community spirit It is estimated that around 15 families in Australia are affected

by Malan Syndrome.

While small in number, they share big ambitions – including building thei r own national support network to mirror the

work of the US-based foundation.

Many people from the community showed up for the Johnstons and, although there was no official head count, Natalie said it was a major success.

“This is the third year i n a row that we’ve done Run, Walk and Rol l and there were about 60 or so people.

“The kids ride their bikes and we also have b u g g i e s fo r p e o p l e who are less able to walk. We have a bit of a water b reak at the halfway point and then head back up to our house and have a big afternoon of food and fun.

“We went th rough a lot of food – we had g raz ing plat ter s, we had pies and nibbles from the Bakery. And they made some really beautiful little cupcakes with sunflowers on t h e m , b e ca u s e t h e symbol for the Malan Syndrome Foundation is a sunflower.”

Tyranny of distance Having a child with a rare genetic disorder is ha rd, no mat ter where you are in the world. With many not having heard of the disorder, it can also be difficult to find doctors who know what is o ccu r r i n g . T h i s ca n become exacerbated in regional and r ural communities where specialist appointments can mean hours of travel, if not days.

For Natalie and

h e r fa m i l y, g et t i n g a diagnosis for Charlie was only the beg i nn i ng. D ue to the nature of Malan Syndrome, those with the disorder are often encouraged to participate in a range of therapies to help with their development.

This means juggling between travelling to Sydney for specialist a p p o i nt m e nt s

and Telehealth appointments.

“When we got the diagnosis we were i n l o ckd ow n at t h e time and we were doing appointments over Zoom, but living rurally we do have a lot of experience with Telehealth,” Natal ie said.

“And when we were first trying to find out what was going on with

Charlie, we did struggle to get appointments locally and close to us, so we ended up g o i n g to Syd n ey to see specialists, which we’ve mostly continued doing for his medical appointments in terms of OT, speech therapy, physiotherapy, that sort of thing.

“A t t i m e s w e ’ v e been able to access a little bit more locally,

but a lot of it he does by video. So, we also travel to Sydney once or twice a year to at tend the Royal Far West Ser vice for country kids, which has a lot of allied health services there. So it’s kind of a mix of, but it can be tricky.”

T h e j o u r n ey i s fa r from easy, but for the Johnston fam i ly, it’s filled with love.

“It’s such a privilege that I get to look after Charlie and help him,” she said.

“I wouldn’t change any thing about him a n d I t h i n k i t ’s j u s t such a wonder ful experience.”

To suppor t the Johnston family and the Malan Syndrome Foundation, visit: malansyndrome.org

The annual Run, Walk and Roll fundraiser for the Malan Syndrome Foundation, held on a property near Coonabarabran recently. Photo: Emily Rouse

Bus boost drives connection Coonabarabran’s Cooinda Aged Care has received a remarkable boost to its services with the arrival of a brand-new 12-seat bus with wheelchair access, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Baxter Charitable Foundation.

T he Foundation pr ov ided a $10 0 ,0 0 0 donation, secured through a philanthropyservice application to fund the purchase of the much-needed vehicle.

T h is contr ibution has enabled Cooinda to expand its capacity to suppor t residents’ mobility, independence and social engagement.

The new bus arrived just a few months ago a nd h a s s i n c e b e e n professionally fitted with wheelchair and mobility access, ensuring that all residents can travel safely and comfortably.

Already, the vehicle is proving invaluable, with residents and community clients enjoying regular outings and day trips as pa r t of C o oi nd a’s leisure and lifestyle and Commonwealth Home Support programs.

Cooinda resident Hilton Pickette holds a personal family connection to the Baxter Charitable Foundation, adding an extra layer of meaning to the donation.

In fact, one special trip was made to Purlewaugh R oad, a place deeply familiar to Mr Pickette

from his younger years.

He proudly recounted his memories of the area, guiding fellow residents th rough stor ies from his past.

A new bus shed and extended carport are a lso cu r rently under construction to provide a safe home for the vehicle, ensuring it will serve Cooinda residents for many years to come.

Cooinda’s leisure and lifestyle team leader, Sharon Edmondstone said the impact of the donation could not be overstated.

“This bus is more than just transport. It’s about connection, dignity, and independence,” she said.

“It means our residents can get out, e nj o y o u r b e au t i f u l region and stay engaged with the community they love. “ O n b e h a l f o f t he residents , sta f f , a nd fa m i l ies of C o oi nd a , hea r tfelt tha n ks a re extended to the Baxter Charitable Foundation for their generous c ont r ibut ion a nd for supporting aged care in our region.”

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Cooinda resident, Hilton Pickette and CEO Leanne Redfern with the facility’s new bus, obtained through a donation from the Baxter Charitable Foundation.

Mr Pickette celebrated his 102nd birthday last week, 13 October, enjoying a fabulous lunch with family. At Cooinda, he gave a speech and enjoyed his birthday cake.

OKTOBERFEST @ THE ROYAL: 11 OCTOBER 2025

PHOTOS: Molly Shannon

Barry and Grace Wilkinson dressed up epecially for Oktoberfest 2025.

Eva and Clare Watterston with Agnes Nordmann.

Marie Bruno and Eleisha Gordon working hard serving beer, food and smiles at Oktoberfest.

Family day out for John, Myf and Felicity Smith.

David and Leanne McWhirter having fun at Oktoberfest.

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Ally Canham, Teah Nagy, Regina Rickert and Natalie Jackson in their dirndls for Oktoberfest at the Royal Hotel Coonabarabran.

Community Services for WORD WORD

In this interview series, we sit down with locals for a quick-fire chat. Then we ask them, “Who should we talk to next?” And so the chain continues...

How d i d you come to l i ve i n Coonabarabran? I was posted here from the Depa r tment of Education 12 years ago and now we have settled here and are bringing our family up in this lovely town.

Where would people recognise yo u r f a ce f ro m? I te a c h a t Coonabarabran High School and also sell our locally grown flowers at The Lighthouse.

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A fashion designer and then a teacher, then I combined both to be a food technology/textiles teacher.

What’s the most interesting job you’ve ever had? They’ve all been interesting…fairy floss maker, landscaper, rouse about, working at a wedding and function centre, teacher and flower farmer.

W h e r e i s yo u r g o - t o s p o t i n Coonabarabran? We’re always dropping into The Lighthouse to see Michelle and bring in fresh blooms.

Best thing about living in Coonabarabran? I love that it’s a small town, you get to know people in a small community, reminds me of where I grew up. It’s full of many lovely, genuine people. We have lots of great industries, creatives, and hard-working business people that bring us products and services making our town what it is.

What event in Coonabarabran do you look forward to most each year? We have lots of wonderful community events that are great to be part of! Couldn’t pick one.

If you could pick a decade to visit in a time machine, what would it be? Probably now – we are blessed to live now in Australia, life is prett y comfor table and convenient!

If you could have anyone around for dinner, who would it be and what would you cook? All our close friends and family, with a delicious feast! Probably buns filled with pulled pork and coleslaw and a range of yummy desserts including Panna cotta, tiramisu and sorbet, made from our berries.

What is a piece of advice you have been given? Look after your back!

If you could instantly be an expert in any field, what would it be? A builder.

How do you wind down after a long day? Wandering around the flower farm enjoying whatever is in bloom and also probably watering, weeding, mowing or pruning.

What is your favourite place to visit on a road trip? Somewhere different, I like to explore new places and especial ly love a good buffet breakfast or amazing dinner!

Expo returns to Coona

Warrumbungle Community Care has issued an initation to all district resident to the annual Community Services Expo, which will bring together a wide range of local and regional service providers under one roof.

To b e held at t he Coonabarabran Town Hall on Wednesday, 5 November, from 10am to 2pm, organiser said t h i s f r e e event i s a fantastic opportunity for residents to connect with community organisations, businesses, and gover nment agencies prov id i ng essentia l ser v ices across the Warrumbungle region.

Whether you’re looking for support, advice, or simply want to learn m o r e a b o ut wh at ’s available locally, the Expo is the perfect place to start.

Visitors will have the chance to speak directly w ith representatives from a variety of sectors i nclud i ng aged ca re, c h i l d r e n ’s s e r v i c e s ,

d isabi l ity suppor t, employment and tra i n i ng, I nd igenous services, mobility and he a lt h , c om mu n it y gardens, and mentalhealth support.

This year’s exhibitors include aged care s e r v i c e s , c h i l d r e n ’s services, employment support services, d isabi l ity ser v ices, a l o c a l nu r s e r y, Community Gardens, I nd igenous ser v ices , mobility services, TAFE N S W, ment a l-he a lth ser v ices, A mbu la nce NSW, Local Aboriginal Land Council, Social F ut u r e s / S t a n d b y, Western Legal Centre, NA L AG, M aa r umaLi Aboriginal Medical Service, Mission Australia, Men’s Shed, Lifeline Central West,

and an I nd igenous s er v ic e of f ic er f r om Services Australia.

There’ll also be plenty to enjoy on the day, with a R ota r y ba rbecue, catering by BreakThru Solutions, and gelato f rom P i l l iga Pott er y available th roughout the event.

A highlight of this year’s Expo will be the attendance of representatives from the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, providing residents with an opportunity to access i n formation a nd ask questions directly from government experts.

Free transport is available from Coonabarabran, Binnaway, Mendooran and Baradine. Bookings are essential. For more

information or to book, call 02 6849 2200.

Wa r r umbu ngle Community Care encou rages ever yone to come along, whether you’re a parent, carer, volunteer, or a c o m mu n i t y m e m b e r i nterested i n lo ca l programs and services.

The event is all about connection and community, providing a great opportunity to meet local providers, access valuable information, and discover the wide range of supp or t ava i l able right here in our region.

T he Commun ity Services Expo is open to everyone, with free entry and something for all ages.

If you could make one rule that ever yone in the world had to follow, what would it be? Treat others as you would like to be treated!

What is the most valuable life lesson you have learned so far?

A good mar riage is based on serving one another and good communication.

BETHANY DOYLE

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A range of services will come together under one roof as part of this year’s Community Services Expo on Wednesday, 5 November.

OBITUARY Sue Freebairn, who died on 21 July 2025, aged 76, was born on 19 July 1949 at Charleville, Queensland.

With her pa rents a n d b r o t h e r, To n y, she moved to Coonabarabran at the age of six months. Her parents were Marion Delatorre (nee Moore) and Cecil Delatorre.

Marion was born in the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom in 1902 and was a schoolteacher who taught French at Coonabarabran High School. Cecil was born in 1908 and served in the Middle East and Papua New Guinea in World War II, and after the war worked mainly for the Coonabarabran Shire Council.

Sue married Robert Freebairn (Bob) on 19 March 1972. Sue and Bob had three children – W i l l i a m (3. 3.1974), Merryn (27.1.1976), and A n d rew (3 .12 .1979).

William married Sarah Yap, Merr yn married Glen Anderson, and Andrew married J e n n a Ch a f fey.

E ight g randch i ld ren a re S o p h i e, J a m e s , Rebecca and Charlie (ch i l d re n of M e r r y n and Glen), Shaun and Aud rey (ch i l d ren of W i l l i a m a n d S a ra h) and Mia and Georgia (children of Andrew and Jenna).

Sue went to school at Coonaba rab ran Primary and High Schools, excelling at spo r t (s w i mm i ng, tennis) and did well a c a d e m i c a l l y. S h e had many close school friends that remained so for life.

Sue trained as a nursing sister at Royal Randwick Hospital in

G’day folks.

A fter two weeks almost constantly on the go around the electorate, hosting ministers and doing committee site visits and hearings, I am travel l i ng aga i n.

B ut t h i s t i me I a m headed overseas – to the autonomous region of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, to help them set up their new Parliament.

This is under the aegis of the Commonwealth Parliamentar y Association, an organisation that promotes parliamentary democracy and good gover nance in Commonwealth countries around the world.

T his is an exciting oppor tunity to sha re some of what we h av e l e a r n e d a b o u t parliaments, government and administration with another emerging state, which remains within PNG but will have a level of autonomy.

When I return from that adventure it will be another sitting week

Sydney and returned to Coonabarabran where s h e i n it i a l l y wo r ke d casually at the hospital and nursing home.

Especially in her ea r ly ma r r ied days, but also right through he r ma r r iag e, Sue helped her husband enormously in his life as a resea rch and advisor y agronomist and agricultural co n s u l ta nt. O n to p of that, she had her own successful career, as well as raising the family.

In 1983 Sue started at the Coonabarabran Cooinda aged- care complex as a part-time nu r se and w ith i n 12 months was appointed as the Deputy Director of Nursing. Within 12 m o nt h s s h e wa s a p p o i nte d D i re cto r of Nursing. She celebrated 25 years as Director of Nursing, as well as Managing Director, of Cooinda.

Unde r Sue’s management Cooinda grew from 44 residents to ove r 10 0 w i t h a nursing home, hostel, dementia wing, a village and a lodge.

Cooinda was part of Sue’s life for such a long time. For a small town like Coonabarabran to have such a great facility is in no small part because of Sue’s p a s s i o n a n d va l u es and care for the elderly and vulnerable i n o u r c o m m u n i t y, and her professional management.

Her children all wo r ked at Coo i nda and experienced fi rsthand the importance of respect, compassion and hard work. Many staff and ex s taf f com mon l y

in our parliament. It will be interesting to see the comparisons and contrasts. Maybe we can even learn something from an emerg ing parliament.

In the pink O ct ober is breast cancer awareness month, so this month RB Sellars h a s t e a med up w ith t he Nat ion a l B r e a st Cancer Foundation to raise funds for breast cancer research, with a limited-edition pink Burton shirt.

Yes, you read that correctly – pink!

Ordinarily, these shirts are green, several shades of blue, grey, white, red, purple or a colour called sand (which looks like a light version of beige), but now you can get a pink one.

I realise that some blokes might baulk at wea r i ng pi n k , but i f you are among those who are more confident about their blokiness, you s hou ld c on s ider buying one to support breast-cancer research and wearing it proudly.

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Susan FREEBAIRN comment on Sue’s high ethical standards, hard work and exemplar y management of staff.

She was so highly regarded by all.

After Cooinda, Sue worked at the Jessie H u nt N u r s i n g H o m e in Narrabri and then accepted a position as a community support worker with the NSW Department of Primary Industries, helping farming communities recover from the effects of drought, fires and floods. This was a role she approached with the same passion and focus as with her nursing career. With colleagues and staff from organisations such as the Salvation Army, Catholic Care, Anglicare, UnitingCare and B lazeAid, Sue aided hund reds of l andho l de r s i n thei r rebuilding process. For a period, she also worked a s a r u ra l f i n a n ci a l advisor, helping many landholders and making many friends along the way.

Sue, at var ious times, had also taught n u r s i n g a t TA F E . At time of her death, she was the honorary and enthusiastic treasurer for the 2357 Partnerships organisation in Coonabarabran, whose purpose matched perfectly to Sue’s focus on serving and connecting communities and mak i ng a positive difference.

Sue and Bob purchased a 700-acre fa r m at Pu r lewaugh i n 2 0 0 8, w h ich they transformed into an example of i n n ova t i o n i n l i g ht so i l m a na g em ent.

That’s exactly what I have been doing.

There is a fine line o f pi n k work s h i r t s for women , so that females can also spread the word a nd show support for the cause, which is something that members of my team have been doing.

Breast cancer affects one in seven women in Australia, and it can affect men too. Almost everybody would know someone who has been affected. The proceeds from each RB Sellars pink Burton shirt sold will go towards helping to fund breast cancer research.

So, get in the pink and let’s turn heads to raise funds!

Tara Moriarty visit Tara Mor iar ty, the Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional NSW and Minister for Western NSW recently travelled to Cobar, where I joined her for a meeting w i t h s o m e We s t e r n Division Councils. There were councillors, general managers and mayors

Sue p l ayed a vita l role in developing the p rope r t y, i ncl ud i ng, with help from friends John and Janice Britton, completely renovating a dilapidated homestead into a wonderfully co m fo r ta b l e h o m e.

Sue catered for many field days held on the proper ty as well for those held on the Avendano property at Boggabri. Participants regarded these days as the best field days with the best catering in Australia’s history!

Throughout William, Merryn and Andrew’s c h i l d h o o d S u e wa s also actively involved in the local Swimming Club, organising many ca r nival s and time-trial events. Sue

wa s re co g n i s e d fo r these efforts with a life membership.

Sue is remembered a s a g r e a t s e r va n t of the communit y and an amazing w ife, mother and grandmother by all her family. She was highly regarded throughout the co m m un it y, not only for her work, but friendliness and care to so many people. She gave the best example of how to live a great life.

Sue was always i n te r e s te d i n eve r y detail, especially of he r ch i l d ren and grandchildren. She was always eager to hear about their school days, pe r fo r mances and spor ting adventures, report cards, public-

19.7.1949 – 21.07.2025

speaking competitions, a t h l et i c s c a r n i va l s , wo r k days, ho l idays and ever y thing else between. Every child’s sporting event was like the Olympics to Sue, with her grandchildren being the winners regardless of whether they came first or last.

Sue would say she’s been l uck y to have such a wonderful family, a loving husband, great children and amazing grandchildren, and an amazing communit y to have been a part of.

Sue’s legacy would be for all of us to live our lives with the same care and compassion fo r family and community.

The family is especially grateful for all those that helped h e r ove r h e r h ea lth

issues. Sue’s doctors – Nello (Aniello Iannuzzi), Jess (Yabsley), Jean (Littlewood), the nurses a t C o o n a H o s p i ta l , Co m m u n i t y H e a l t h , the ambos who were a l wa y s o n t h e s p ot when needed, and to the team at Cooinda, in particular the homecare crew with special m e nt i o n to S h e re e, Azzy and Bobbi.

We’ve had so many people stop and give their condolences on the street, which speaks so much to the number of people that knew and cared for Sue. The many well-wishers and the support from the community have been amazing and we are all grateful for this, so thank you all.

Freebairn family

Sue Freebairn, with her eight grandchildren on her 70th birthday.

from Balranald Shire C ou n c i l , C a r r at ho ol Shire Council, Bourke Shire Council, Broken Hill City Council, Walgett Shire Council, and Wentworth Shire Council.

One of the main issues they raised during a Q and A with the Minister included the government’s policy of buying agricultural land to turn into national parks, which is having some negative impacts on local economies as the revenue that used to be generated by the land no longer goes into hiring local contractors, or is no longer being spent in local businesses, or in rates to councils. The Minister promised to raise this issue with the cabinet.

T here were also q ue s t ion s a b out t he review of Crown Lands, and how to remove some of the blocks in the way of a company wanting to use woody weed to c r e a t e e n e r g y. T h e councils were also then able to have some oneon-one meetings with the minister to discuss things in more detail.

PFAS contamination in Narrabri O n 3 S ept emb er, dur ing a Nar rabr i Council briefing, I was alerted to the detection of PFAS chemicals in two of the three town water

supply bores in Narrabri.

For those who don’t know, PFAS chemicals are known as ‘forever chemicals’ and are a large group of man-made organic compounds used in products for thei r water-resistant a nd sta i n-resista nt properties. W hen consumed, the particles can stay in your body forever.

Following the briefing, I immediately escalated the situation to the highest possible level. I w rote t o the Premier, the Minister for Health, Water and the Environment asking for an urgent solution to this crisis.

T he scale and cost of tackling the water supply issues in Narrabri exceed the capacity and budget of nearly any council. Financial help and expertise from the NSW Government are necessary.

A fter several phone calls and correspondence with the Minister for Water, Rose Jackson, the immediate action agreed upon is to install a larger pump that will double the flow rate from the El izabeth Street bore, which is the only bore currently in use in Narrabri. But this action does not come without risk.

The next priority is to establish a secondary

bore to secure the supply.

Narrabri Shire Council is exploring several bore sites.

T he other strateg y being investigated is the treatment of river water.

This could involve using a temporary treatment facility or a more p er m a nent s olut ion .

The Council holds river licences; the process of ensuring these licences will permit the taking of river water for domestic supply is cu r rently underway.

Narrabri Shire alerted agencies to the PFAS detection in November last year. I have real concerns as to why it has taken so long for action t o be ta ken.

Narrabri is now on water restrictions and there is no quick solution. With temperatures rising, this is not good enough for the community of Narrabri.

Water security should be a priority for all levels of government.

Committee Hearings – Narrabri and Bourke The inquiry on Impacts of the Water Amendment (Restoring Our Rivers) Act 2023 on NSW regional communities continued with hearings in Narrabri and Bourke.

T he inquir y was established under the Investment, Industry and Regional Development that I chair, and is looking

into major changes from recent federal legislation, such as the impact of reintroducing buybacks, r isks to achiev ing leg i sl at ive out c ome s ( i n c lud i n g r e d u c i n g unlicensed take of water), the impact of env i ronmenta l water rules and rules-based changes in NSW, and options t o i mprove government programs aimed at offsetting the impacts of buybacks.

T he changes affect many of my communities in Barwon, and these hea r i ngs prov ide a va luable oppor tun ity for me to introduce my committee colleagues to various stakeholders, including councils, water g roups, and industry groups. They had the chance to hear directly from these communities about the real impacts of changing legislation.

I often say that for ma ny bu reaucrats these issues only exist o n a c o mp u t e r, b u t my communities must ad apt a nd l ive w it h t he c on s e q uenc e s of decisions made in cities.

The evidence presented at these hearings will now be considered by the committee and inf luence the findings and recommendations in the final report.

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AROUND THE SCHOOLS Coonabarabran Public

Saint Lawrence’s On the last day of term three, St Lawrence’s celebrated Grandparents Day and our student award’ winners in a very special assembly.

It was amazing to see so many grandparents and special people in our students’ lives attend.

Classes entertained our visitors in various ways including explaining why grandparents are so important to our lives.

The assembly was followed by the Biggest Morning Tea. Through the generous donations of our students and families we were able to make a donation to the Cancer Council.

T he blo s s om s a nd enthusiasm for learning were in full bloom this week at CPS! Everyone is enjoying the warmer weather and the beautiful gifts of springtime flowers.

We h av e s e v e r a l students representing CPS this week. Savanah Swanson and L eo Homer-Forbes are both excited to represent our school and district at P S S A i n Homebush ,

wh i le M i a B ow m a n , Sierra Denny and Lewis Brown are heading to Dubbo to take part in the PSSA Lawn Bowls – a first for CPS and a new sport for PSSA. We gave them a hearty cheer and wished them every success!

Ou r Ea rly Bi rds returned this week as they count dow n the days until they officially start school. They had a wonderful time reading

w ith 5 /6M. Buddy relationships like these are an important part of our connection to school life and help ensure a smooth transition for children starting school.

S p end i n g t i me w it h older students promotes social confidence a nd fo s t er s s upp or t networks, helping our youngest learners develop a strong sense of belonging and community within CPS.

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Saint John’s T h is week at St John's we acknowledged Children’s Week: The 2025 theme is ‘Everyone shou ld k now about children's rights’.

We b e l ie ve i n t he importance of creating s a fe a nd s upp or t ive env i ronments for a l l children. We’re proud

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It’s easy to see how children’s rights come to life each day at our school, in the way we listen to one another, include everyone, and make sure every child

has a fa i r go. T hese simple, everyday moments are how we show our students that their voices matter and that they belong.

We str ive t o sha re th is message beyond the school gate because supporting children’s r i g ht s i s s ome t h i n g

we all do together. As a c o m mu n it y, we ’ r e helping to build a place where every child can grow with confidence, kindness, and hope for the future.

Speaking of the future, our K inder transition program students are having a great time.

CPS Early Birds, having fun in the classroom.

ST John’s transition to Kinder students having a great time at ‘big school’.

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Jamie Chaffey Federal Member for Parkes

R e c e nt l y, t h e r e have been some ver y i mp or t a nt issues for the Parkes electorate – and for all of regional Australia – raised in Parliament.

I questioned the Ag riculture M inister about the neglect of our primary producers over the past three years.

W hen you live and work in regional NSW, you k now wh at it i s to make do. You make do without the health care, without the same choices for education, housing and childcare.

If you are a farmer, or one of the many people i n o u r c o m mu n i t i e s whose livelihood depends on agriculture, you also know what it is t o dea l w ith more constraints, more red

tape and less assistance when it is most needed.

One of those constraints is a severe shortage of workers for the agricultural industry.

This government discontinued the dedicated Agriculture V i sa a nd h ave made cha nges t o the Pa lm Australia Labour M o bi l it y ( PA L M ) S c h e m e f o r w o rk e r s that have made it much less effective both for Australia and the c ou nt r ie s u nde r t he PALM scheme.

The result has been fewer workers in agriculture.

A not her c h a l len g e faced by farmers is the substandard regionalroad network. As reg iona l Austra l ia ns

we have no choice, we have to use the roads available to us to get goods to market, to get the children to school and to go to work.

Apart from the fact that many roads h av e b e e n d a m a g e d in the past few years by natural disasters, regional roads f u nd i ng as a whole i s g oi n g ba c k wa r d s .

A c c or d i ng t o N R M A figures, we are looking at a n average r oad infrastructure backlog of more than $222 million a year for the past three years in the Parkes electorate.

O u r c ou nc i l s h ave been knocked back t o t he t u ne o f $15 0 mi l l ion for d isaster relief funding for roads across the electorate.

Our farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin, one of the biggest river systems in the world, do not even have certainty of that most basic of needs – water. Water buybacks a re hav i ng a t er r ible i mpac t on our agricultural communities.

A ll of this adds up t o losi ng i nc ome, losing farms and losing population in our regional areas.

T here is only so m a ny t i me s f a r mer s can adapt before they run out of options.

We ne e d t o s t r i ke a balance between nurturing and growing our vital agricultural industry and regional lifestyle, and pursuing u nwork able s cheme s a nd u n r e a l i s t i c N e t

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In more positive news, seven air strips and aerodromes in the ele c t or at e of Pa rke s w i l l r e c eive f u nd i ng t h r ough t he Fe der a l Remote Airstrip Upgrade Program.

A working, safe and accessible a i rstr ip is not a luxur y, it is absolut ely essentia l , pa r ticu la rly as we approach another flood and bush f ire season.

I a m ple a s e d t o s e e that the Brewarrina, Goodooga, Lake Cargelligo, Wilcannia, T i b o o bu r r a , Wa r r en and Lightning R idge a i r por ts a nd aer o d r omes h ave a l l been i ncluded , a nd I look forward to seeing these projects implemented.

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Yabbies take centre stage at Coona Cup weekend!

The Coona Cup Weekend just isn’t all about the horses! One of the most anticipated events on the local calendar, the annual Yabbie Races, is back – and it’s bigger, bolder and more communitydriven than ever.

Held at the ever-hospitable Coonabarabran Bowling Club – affectionately known as ‘the Bowlo’ – this event has been the heartbeat of l oca l f u nd ra i s i n g since 20 05, with the event being hosted at the Bowlo since 2011 and organised by the Coonabarabran Suppo r t G roup fo r the Westpac Rescue Hel icopte r Se r vice since 2019 as its annual fundraiser.

As the proud event s p o n s o r, t h e B o w l o

transforms into a buz zing arena of l a u g h t e r, c h e e r s , and crustacean com petition, a l l i n support of a life-saving cause.

Starting from 12 noon, the excitement kicks off with the auctioning of yabbies before each race. With seven races on the card, punters and families alike get swept up in the thrill of bidding, cheering – and hoping their chosen yabbie scuttles to victory.

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The Coonabarabran Bowling Club Yabbie Cup – ou r ver y own Melbourne Cup of the yabbie world. It’s the ra ce t h at s to p s t h e town and the stakes are high. Will the recordbreaking bid of $1380 by the Louth Syndicate in 2023 be toppled this year?

In 2024, the Support Group raised an i n c r e d i b l e $12 , 7 0 0 , and hopes a re high to surpass that in 2025.

Eve r y dol la r goes toward the Westpac Rescue Hel icopte r

Service, a vital lifeline for regional communities.

Yo u n g ra ce r s ca n p u rch a se t h e i r ow n yabbie for just $5, give it a name, and cheer it on in the dedicated kids races. It’s a fun and affordable way for the little ones to be part of the excitement.

There’s something for everyone: Merchandise for sale to show your support; nibble boxes and sausage sambos to keep hunger at bay; 100 clubs and an esky raffle.

Whethe r you’re

Coonabarabran Support Group for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service at the 2024 Yabbie Races.

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bidding big, cheering loud, or just soaking up the atmosphe re, t h e Ya b b i e R a c e s are a celebration of community, generosity and good oldfashioned fun. So grab your mates and head to the Bowlo and get ready to bid, chee r and celeb rate the most entertaining races this side of the Pilliga, b e ca u s e i n Co o n a, it’s not just about the h o r s e s – i t ’s a b o u t heart, community and a few fast yabbies.

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WEATHER WATCH A fter very high rainfalls most of this year up to September, Sydney is now on track to record its warmest October in 167 years of records.

The mean-maximum temperatures this month up to 19 October was 27.5 degrees, five deg rees above the October normal. This is one deg ree h igher than the record warm October of 1988.

Up t o 2 0 O c t o b er, Sydney has had only 4.8mms rain fall, the d r iest O c t ober si nc e 1988.

T he temperatu re reached 38.8 degrees in Coona late in October of 1988 and 36 degrees in early November.

Heavy rain in Coona occurred in December 1988 and it was very wet from March 1989 t o Ju ly 19 8 9. 19 8 9 continued the start of a wetter-than-average year in Coonabarabran, which had started in 1988, and there were six successive wet years up to and including 1993.

Since the end of S eptember, ver yh o t c o nd it i o n s h av e persisted over the northern districts of Western Australia and h a s ex t ende d ac r o s s to Tennant Creek and Alice Springs. During the f irst week of October, some of this extreme heat filtered through the northern outback of NS W a nd reached the Syd ney region.

I n t h e i nt e r i o r o f WA , there were heat records for October at Wa r b u r t o n A i r f i e l d on two successive days – 43.5 degrees on 18 O ct ober a nd 4 3 . 9 degrees on 19 October.

This broke the previous

record hot October day of 43.1 degrees in 2009 and 42.2 degrees on 20 October 1988.

Giles recorded 41.4 de g r e e s , t he hot t e st since 41.6 degrees in 1977; 41.1 degrees was recorded on 19 October 1988.

In far northern South Australia, Coober Pedy recorded 43.9 degrees o n 1 9 O c t o b e r, t h e hottest for October since 44.8 degrees in 1995. Other very hot October days at Coober Pedy were in 1971 and 1988.

B el ieve it or not , notably above-average rainfalls were recorded in Victoria and NSW and la rge a reas of Queensland from mid November to February and March.

W hile I was in Cairns last year with my daughter, R oby n, we had 72.8mms on 17 September – the wettest S ept ember day si nce 1988.

Cairns was swamped by heavy to flood rains f r om l at e N o vem b e r right through to end of March after the events of 1971, 1988 and 1995.

Hotter days up to 35 deg rees are likely in our region towards the end of O ct ober, w ith not much rainfall apart f r om thu nder st or m activity; dry-lightning strikes will be a dangerous situation.

Early November will also be very hot, but significant rainfall is predictied by the second we ek o f N ovemb er, with more of the same during the fourth week of November.

Coona cricketers caught out in season opener Coonabarabran’s cricketers had a tough start to the season, going down to Tooraweenah in their opening match last weekend despite fine playing conditions. Missed chances in the field proved costly as Tooraweenah claimed a convincing win.

In an away game for C oona, Tooraweena h won the toss and elected to bat – and amassed a commendable 6-210 in

their allotted 40 overs.

M a i n c ont r ibut or s with the bat were Archie Ha l i ng (8 2 not out), Lockie Ferguson (59),

VETERANS’ GOLF Tuesday, 14 October Ten veteran golfers took part in the second leg of the John Walker Trophy which was played at the Coonabarabran Golf Club in good golfing weather on Tuesday, 14 October.

The winner on the day was Don Walton with a net 32.

Runner-up was Andy Galvin with a net 33.

Nearest to the pins went to J, Davis, G. Gasior, L. Bunyan and D. Bunyan.

Mick Noy won the long putt.

Keep smiling when golfing.

W.B.

CHICKEN RUN Sunday, 19 October The Coonabarabran Golf Club’s Sunday morning chicken run was played over the back nine on 19 October, with Mick Noy and Dick Clark in the winners’ circle, scoring 24 points on a count back.

Vouchers were won

by Wally Tighe and Eric Watton, 24, and Wally Tighe and Geoff Gasior, 23.

Next Sunday’s chicken run, on 26 October, will be played over the front nine.

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Clint Walker (21), Bailey Wykes (17) and Bevan Peart (10), while the best bowling figures for Coona were recorded by Jacob Baker (4-50) and Jericho Chatfield (1-28).

With To oraweena h amassing such a good score, Coona was faced w ith a big job. T hey sta r t ed slowly but well and were in with a chance, reaching 48 before losing their second wicket. From that time on though, the run rate dropped as wickets fell regularly and Coona was eventually bowled out on the last ball of the 35th over for 112.

M a i n c ont r i but or s with the bat were Steve Hallett (21), Jacob Baker a nd B en Hjor t ( both 19), Brad Chatfield (14), Jericho Chatfield (12) and Zane Jenner (11).

Main wicket takers for Tooraweenah were Oscar Spora (4-4), Jon Kilby (2-11) and Jeremy Cosier (2-19).

W hile the game finished with a conv incing w in to Tooraweena h, the result may have been much closer had Coona’s f ield i ng been bett er.

They dropped at least nine catches and that, c ombi ned w ith s ome poor running between wickets when batting, saw any chance of a win go out the window.

There is now a break in the competition for several weeks. The boys are hopeful of a much better performance in that game.

N.W.

Jacob Baker took four wickets and scored 19 runs for Coona in last Saturday’s match against Tooraweenah.

Over the Odds CENTRAL & WESTERN RACING by COL HODGES Bathurst Races Friday, 17 October When the well liked and long-time successful Muswellbrook trainer Lewis Seib died unexpectedly in 2017, his daughter Danielle took over the stables.

Then a highlyqualified high school teacher, Danielle Seib is now well established in her new role and the winners continue to flow from her stables, now at Goulburn, including a winning double on Friday at Bathurst.

French-born jockey Pierre Boudvillain and Danielle Seib have become a formidable combination over recent months and Boudvillain was aboard both winners at Bathurst – Devil Rider and Hellinda.

Patiently ridden by Boudvillain, Devil Rider ($5 to $3.20), from near

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last, wore down Wal’s Angels (Billy Owen, $1.65 to $2.15 favourite) to win by a half head, with Vieste (Ryan Bradley, $8.50) third in the 2000 metres Benchmark 66 Handicap.

Another polished ride

by Boudvillain in the 1100 metres Benchmark 66 Handicap, easing Hellinda ($3.30) around the leaders heels turning for home and going on to win by a long neck from Marvel Man (Winona Costin, $2.15 favourite) and Grins (Mathew Cahill, $7.50).

Apprenticed to Brad Widdup at Hawkesbury, Poppie Gorton had ridden one winner from 10 rides prior to Bathurst, however, her tally received a boost with a winning double on the Widdup trained pair – Don’tcallmekathy and Forcefilly.

G r e y f i l l y Don’tcallmekathy ($4.80 to $3.50 equal favourite) tracked Pawa to the corner, then held on well to beat Metal Magic (Mathew Cahill, $4.80) and Sheriff’s Star (Shaun Guymer, $3.50 equal favourite) in the 1400 metres Maiden Plate.

Poppie Gorton then timed her run nicely to bring Forcefilly ($12 to $8.50) from back in the field to win the 1200 metres Bathurst Regional Class 1 Handicap by a length from Brutal Elegance (Jean Van Overmeire, $5) and Baycat (Chad

Lever, $3.70).

Flying the flag for Bathurst stables, the Angus Stewart trained Scopics won the 1300 metres Country Boosted Benchmark 58 Handicap from another local galloper, the Gayna Williams trained Green Pineapple.

Often contesting the higher grade races in the region, Scopics returned to winning form and was particularly well ridden by the Orangebased apprentice, Jordan Quince.

Parked off the leading pack, Scopics ($6 to $4.60) gained a rails’ run and won by almost a length from Green Pineapple (Chad Lever, $10), which flew home from a long last, while East Harlem (Molly Bourke, $6) was an honest third.

Urged to the early lead

by Jake Pracey-Holmes, the Brett Thompson, Gulgong-trained My Crown ($4.80) kept going strongly for a twolengths’ win over Rosie I Am (Grant Buckley, $4.80) and French Harp (Winona Costin, $7) in the 1200 metres Maiden Handicap.

The other winners were the Gary Nickson, Warwick Farm-trained Zale (Molly Bourke, $4 to $2.90 favourite) and Ciao Bella Mia (Adrian Layt, $5 to $7.50), trained at Kembla Grange by Anthony Mountney).

Narromine Races Saturday, 18 October Spring racing fever is

catching and a very good crowd was at Narromine on Saturday to see Danish Hussar win the 1600 metres Dandy Cup. Trained at Yass by Allan McRae, the 10-year-old chestnut gelding Danish Hussar, a last-start Wagga Wagga winner, started the $4.80 favourite and with Dubbo jockey Clayton Gallagher in the saddle, led most of the way to beat Firestorm Boy (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $9) and Winged (Leeshelle Small, $5).

Combining again in the following race, the 800 metres Benchmark 58 Handicap, Allan McRae and Clayton Gallagher won with Bold Offa.

Managing to fend off joint leader Brummagen (Jake Pracey-Holmes, $3.70 to $3.30 favourite) in the run home, Bold Offa ($10) scored by over a length, with Takanakuy (Izzy Neale, $6.50) in third place.

For Clayton Gallagher it was a big day, as he also won the opening race – the 1100 metres Maiden Plate – on Elderberry Wine for Orange trainer, Alison Smith.

After tracking the leaders Miss Rovillea and Summer Sonata, Elderberry Wine ($2.35 favourite) broke clear at the top of the straight and eventually won by a half length from Bindaree Lass (Mikayla Weir, $17) and Bold Rosie (Ashleigh Stanley, $3.90).

There was sadness

accompanying the win of grey mare Ultra White at Narromine, as the owner, Maree Leszcynski from Wellington, passed away recently.

Given a charmed run on the fence behind the leading pack by Kath Bell-Pitomac, the Dar Lunn trained Ultra White ($7) hit the front then held off Miss Karis (Izzy Neale, $3.40 favourite) and Pyromania (Clayton Gallagher, $4.20) in the 1100 metres Benchmark 50 Handicap.

Following the win by Slush Fund at Coonamble last week, Dubbo trainer Clint Lundholm and his apprentice, Zoe Hunt, were in the winners’ circle again when Dervinia upset more fancied rivals in the 1300 metres Maiden Plate.

Owned by Rodger and Nerida Atkinson, the $26 outsider Dervinia came from midfield for a decisive win by over two lengths from Nortoko (Wendy Peel, $5.50) and Spirit Of Saintly (Clayton Gallagher, $6.50).

A typically aggressive ride by Jake PraceyHolmes saw the Brett Thompson trained Hard To Impress ($4.40 to $4 favourite) taking the early lead and thereafter not headed when beating Dig Bee (Mikayla Weir, $7.50) and Bushwalker (Jordan Quince, $26) in the Class 1 Handicap.

Coona Cup The Coonabarabran Cup will race this Sunday, 26 October.

Melinda and Bear gallop to glory at Equimillions

Golfers contest Beazley Cup

Melinda Ryan and her Off-the-Track gelding, Suffer In Your Jocks (Bear), made Golfers teed off with a lively 27-hole mixed golf competition their mark at the annual Equimillions at the Sydney International Equestrian at the Coonabarabran Golf Club last Saturday, playing for Centre, storming to top placings and taking home $8500 in prize money. The the Beazley Cup. pair shone across dressage and eventing, finishing second overall in a fiercelyThe presentation night C ong ratulations t o sponsored by Subway – so trophy, proudly sponsored all the representatives grab a partner and join competitive field.

On the October l o n g w e e ke n d , t h e annual Equimillions was held at the Sydney International Equest r ian Cent re.

Among the hundreds of co m p et i to r s wa s Mel inda Ryan and her Off-the -Track Thoroughbred gelding, Suffer In Your Jocks – affectionately known as Bear – who made the trek across the Blue Mountains to take part.

Now in its third year and hosted

by Raci ng N SW, the event showcases the versatility of the Thoroughbred and

h i g h l i g ht s l i fe a f te r r a c i n g . T h i s y e a r ’s competition d rew around 60 0 horses and 400 competitors across dressage, show r iding, showjumping and eventing.

Melinda, who works full time in Coonabarabran w h i l e s t u d y i n g l a w, star ted strong in the Preliminar y Dressage c l a s s e s o n F r i d a y, c o n t e s t i n g t h e 1. 2 and 1.3 tests. She and Bear placed mid-field i n t h e 1. 2 te s t w i t h a s co re of 67. 3 21% , befo re del iver ing an outstanding

pe r fo r mance i n the 1.3 test to win against 26 competito r s w ith 73.333%.

Their combined results secured them f if th p l ace ove ra l l a n d $10 0 0 i n p r i z e money – a significant improvement from last yea r’s event, w he re they finished 13th in the straight dressage classes.

O n S a t u r d a y, t h e pair tackled the EvA80 eventing. They p roduced anothe r stellar dressage test, scoring 73.438% to sit in second place after the opening phase.

The eventing phases of show jumping and c ro s s co u nt r y we re held on the Sunday, with Bear and Melinda jumping clear and on time in both phases, maintaining and finishing in second place overall – collecting an a d d i t i o n a l $75 0 0 i n prize money.

The successful weekend saw Melinda and Bear claim a total of $8500 in prize m o n ey a n d a we l l earned place on the leader board against a competitive field of riders and horses.

Melinda Ryan and Suffer in Your Jocks (aka Bear) at the Equimillions presentation with Racing NSW representatives.

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by the McWhirter family, attracted a strong field of seven teams – even with a few regulars missing.

A draw for partners set the tone for a fun day on the course, with Jan Keppie and Stan Capewell emerging as overall winners after a close contest between a few teams, where the win could of gone either way.

B a l l w i n ners were F ran k Cli fton and K e r r i e Wa r d , a n d Wayne Bennell and Kat Christoff.

In the leftover stableford competition, Steve Jones claimed the win with a score of 34, while Mick Resch and Kerry Vallette took out the ball prizes.

Meanwhile, Z oe Holcombe represented at the 2025 NSW Sand Green Championships in Nyngan, f inishing in the top four in NSW with rounds of 81 and 76.

She was narrowly edged out by Sharon Nott of Dunedoo, who claimed the title once again.

from the Warrumbungle Shire.

Coming up this weekend, 25 October, is the Coona Cup 4BBB,

the fun.

Nominations a re also open for the club’s November Open.

Z.H.

Stan Capewell and Jan Keppie, winners of the Beazley Cup.

Coona girl shines at State Cricket Coonabarabran was proudly represented at the recent NSW State Girls Cricket Championships, which took place in Newcastle last week.

Among the talented athletes was Sarah Whittall, who was selected to play for North West Zone for the third consecutive year.

Running from t h e 14 -17 O c t o b e r , the championships featured teams from across the state, w i t h S a ra h t h e s o l e re p re s e ntat i ve f ro m Coonabarabran in her team, along with players from Tenterfield, I nve re l l, G l en I n n es, Armidale, Gunnedah and Quirindi.

The event has a r i c h h i s t o r y, w i t h many Australian cr icketi ng l eg ends havi ng pa r tici pated i n th e ca r n i va l ove r the yea r s. Notab l e recent Australian representatives include Au s t ra l i a n ca pta i n s Alex Blackwell, B e l i n d a C l a r ke a n d L i s a St h a l e ke r, a n d cur rent Australian representative Ashleigh Gardiner.

The competition format consisted of four 20/20 games over the first two days, followed by a 4 0 - ove r match and a 50-over final.

The North West team’s first match was against Wester n, resulting in a heart-breaking loss by just one run on the last ball of the game.

Nex t, they faced competition-favourites H u n t e r, w i t h S a r a h opening the batting, but unfor tunately being dismissed for a duck. North West were well beaten, but not disgraced.

On the second day, the North West team suffered another lastball defeat, this time to North Coast, and Sarah scored another duck.

Their next challenge was against a s t ro n g Syd n ey We s t squad, w he re Sa rah contributed 13 runs and executed an impressive run out from mid off, th rowing the stumps down to dismiss a batter.

By the fourth game, the North West girls were beginning to gel as a team, putting pressure on Sydney West and significantly improving thei r pe r fo r mance.

The team scored 155 runs, chasing a total of around 200.

A late fixture change l ed to t h e f i r s t f i n a l being shor tened, w ith the N o r th Wes t team batting first and posting a total of 126

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r u n s . R i ve r i n a, t h e i r opponents, could not match this total. Sarah contributed with the b a l l, d e l i ve r i n g t wo overs for just six runs and claiming one wicket. She also took a catch at mid on from a hard-hit ball directed straight at her.

In the 7th and 8th place final, North West faced Western once mo re, ea r n i ng the chance for redemption.

Thanks to outstanding batting performance by thei r captain, Holly Woodbur y from I nve rel l, the team secured victory. Sarah added a few runs and further contributed with another wicket-taking spell, capping off her consistent involvement throughout the championships.

The No r th West team displayed n ota b l e p ro g re s s i n thei r per fo r mance over the course of the championships. As the tournament unfolded, it became clear that building camaraderie a n d u n d e r s ta n d i n g among players wa s c r u ci a l to t h e i r

improvement. Unl ike many Sydney- based teams, which benefit from regular training sessions and matches tog ethe r befo re the event, countr y teams like North West often fa ce t h e c h a l l e n g e of co m i n g to g et h e r for the first time at the ch a m p i o n s h i ps. T h i s lack of preparation time can place them at a disadvantage, making their gradual cohesion and teamwork all the more impressive.

S a r a h’s e f fo r t s a t the championships are a testament to her d e d i cat i o n a n d h e r ability to adapt and thrive in a competitive envi ronment. Her contr ibutions on the f i e l d, b ot h w i t h b at and ball, as well as in the field, have added valuable experience to her cricket journey.

Participating in such a h i g h s ta n d a r d o f competition has helped Sarah further develop her cricketing skills, and she should be proud of her achievements over the course of the tournament.

Sarah Whittall impressed with the ball at the NSW State Girls Cricket Championships.

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Honour for Dr Woodford Dr Sarah Woodford is 2025 RACGP NSW & ACT General Practitioner in Training of the Year

By NOREEN BOEHM

Doctor Sarah Woodford (nee Clark) has been awarded the esteemed title of 2025 RACGP NSW & ACT General Practitioner in Training of the Year. This prestigious accolade acknowledges her exceptional dedication, clinical excellence, and ongoing commitment to the field of general practice in the New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory regions.

A winner of the award is chosen from each state, and in November one national winner will be chosen from amongst the state finalists. The criteria for judging covers areas such as, commitment to general practice and to learning, satisfactory academic progress, service to patients, practice and education, and service to the community.

When asked how the nomination came about, Dr Woodford said, “it was all done before I knew about it. The college runs the awards each year and they have an annual conference in November at which the awards are presented.

“I didn’t know I was nominated until my friend from medical school and fellow registrar called to say she had nominated me. She reached out to (local GP and one of Dr Woodford’s supervisors at Barber Street Practice) Dr Appleton to second the application,” Dr Woodford said.

After spending her childhood in Gunnedah and completing her

schooling at St Mary’s College, Sarah moved to Sydney to attend UNSW for university, however, elected to complete three years of her six year medical degree at the UNSW Wagga Wagga Rural Clinical School, which provided hands-on experience, excellent mentors and encouraged her passion for rural health. During her time in Wagga Wagga she remembers fondly her general practice clinical experiences at Riverina Family Medicine, and the RivMed Aboriginal Medical Service.

Sarah and her husband then moved to Newcastle for her internship at John Hunter Hospital, before moving to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital for residency in 2022 and she has been working rurally ever since. She commenced her rural generalist training at Tallowwood Health in Tamworth, before moving to Barber Street Practice to continue her training earlier this year.

Rural generalist training is a specialty within medicine that incorporates comprehensive general practice, as well as training in emergency medicine and additional skills in an area that serves the needs of rural communities.

Sarah plans to complete this in paediatrics, where she recognises a growing lack of access to rural paediatricians and also enjoys being able to optimise the health and wellbeing of young people to increase their chances of a bright and successful future. While Sarah is able to see the breadth of general practice presentations, Sarah’s particular paediatric

interests lie in neurodevelopmental, behavioural and adolescent health.

Sarah says her decision to be a rural generalist stemmed from her positive experiences in Wagga Wagga, plus her positive rural GP placement in Scone as a resident medical officer in early 2022. Sarah jumped at the opportunity to be the first junior doctor to undertake this placement in the Hunter New England Local Health District, and was instrumental in helping to shape the rotation to ensure maximal benefit to junior doctors undertaking the rotation.

The Hunter New England Local Health District now has several similar rural GP rotations in other rural towns within its jurisdiction.

Sarah is an active participant in college peer-led subregion teaching, and is often looking for opportunities to upskill that align with the healthcare needs of her community to best advocate for them and meet their needs. She is working her way through a list of professional development activities she would like to undertake, including ongoing paediatric training, and women’s health training in Implanon and Mirena insertion. Sarah continues to take clinical learning opportunities as they arise and seeks inspiration for further professional development from the complexities of her patients.

The award also looks at how the nominee demonstrated service to the community in which they work.

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Dr Sarah Woodford has been named as the NSW/ACT RACGP General Practitioner in Training of the Year.

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Your North West Magazine’s 2025 Guide to Wellbeing

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Let’s Talk Tactics: A game-changer in purposeful conversations In a world saturated with noise and misunderstanding, a fresh approach to communication is gaining ground—one built not just on speaking, but on listening, connection and structure.

Let’s Talk TACTICS, a framework developed by clinical psychologist Malinda Guest and her practice Boundless Psychology, seeks to reimagine how we have conversations.

Based in Narrabri, Malinda has long been involved in delivering mental health support to regional communities.

Through her work, Malinda recognised that many initiatives encourage people to check in or ‘just talk’ to family, mates, and colleagues about mental health.

However, people are often unsure what to do next or how to have these conversations.

This uncertainty creates a critical gap. People may recognise distress in others but lack the skills or confidence to respond effectively, leaving concerns unaddressed or escalating.

In response, she developed the TACTICS framework—a structured “how to” for conversations that matter. This framework is applicable in many settings – discussions around mental health and serious matters including succession planning, business transitions, in the workplace and for performance reviews as well as

Malinda Guest, clinical psychologist, Boundless Psychology.

general day-to-day life.

“People were saying ‘That's all well and good, but how do I actually communicate? How do I set a conversation up? How do I move through a conversation?’,” Malinda said.

“But then also, ‘How do I wrap a conversation up? How do I then end the conversation? How do I exit? How do I get out of a conversation if I'm not the appropriate person to be having the conversation with?’

“There's so much more to it, rather than just saying, ‘Get out

there, talk about it, ask open-ended questions and you'll be fine’.

“That's when I started to pull together my knowledge from psychology and communication around what is important?

“What are the key principles or key components of a conversation? And how to break that down so it can be an easy step-by-step process to educate and teach people how to move through conversations.

“That's where this idea came up. Where I developed this idea around being tactical and strategic around conversations.”

What started as a tool for individuals has expanded into workshops, talks, and events of all sizes.

TACTICS will feature at upcoming national events including the Rural Mental Health Conference as well as the Rural Allied Health Conference.

The framework has featured in small business and rural settings.

In October 2024, Narrabri Shire Council teamed with Boundless Psychology to host Let’s Talk Tactics with Small Businesses as part of NSW Small Business Month.

The event offered local businesses communication tools, resilience strategies, and a forum to strengthen local relationships.

Malinda recently appeared on the ABC’s The Country Hour, discussing the psychological and emotional dimensions of rural

life—a topic closely aligned with her work on community, connection, and communication.

Frameworks like TACTICS may offer something surprisingly simple yet powerful. A reminder that meaningful communication is both an art and a skill. By structuring intentions and showing up with compassion, the gap

between misunderstanding and connection shrinks.

As more workplaces, communities, and mental health advocates adopt this approach, TACTICS could emerge not just as a tool but as a mindset—one that says conversations are never trivial; they are gateways to deeper understanding and mutual care.

What is TACTICS?

Time & Place: Negotiate a suitable time and place.

Agenda: Set clear objectives and focus on key points you want to discuss.

Compassion: Show empathy, respect and kindness.

Talk it Through (Don’t Fix): Focus on listening and supporting rather than immediately offering solutions.

Initiate an Action Plan: Together, come up with the next steps to address the key points.

Communication: Maintain suitable openness and honesty throughout the conversation.

Support: Offer ongoing support and follow-up after the conversation.

By combining these elements, TACTICS aims to reduce misunderstandings, lower conflict, build connection, and promote better collaboration.

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Simple steps can lead to a healthier, happier you In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy to let healthy habits slide — but looking after your physical and mental wellbeing doesn’t have to be complicated. Small, consistent changes can make a big difference to how you feel, both now and in the long run.

Health experts say that building simple daily routines is key to maintaining good wellbeing. Here are a few easy tips to help you get started: 1. Move more, sit less: You don’t need a gym membership to stay active. A brisk walk, some gentle stretching or even a few minutes of gardening can boost circulation, strengthen muscles and release feel-good endorphins. Aim for at least 30 minutes of movement each day.

2. Prioritise sleep: Sleep is one of the most important — and most overlooked — aspects of good health. Adults should aim for seven to nine hours per night. Try to keep a regular sleep schedule, reduce screen time before bed and create a calm, comfortable environment.

3. Eat the rainbow: A balanced diet rich in fruit, vegetables, whole grains and lean

proteins supports your immune system and energy levels. Choose colourful foods — each colour offers different nutrients and antioxidants to keep your body strong.

4. Take time to unwind: Managing stress is vital for mental wellbeing. Whether it’s reading a book, listening to music, meditating or spending time outdoors, find what helps you relax and make it part of your routine.

5. Stay connected: Strong social connections are linked to better mental health and longevity. Reach out to friends, join a community group, or volunteer — connection and kindness benefit both you and those around you.

6. Schedule regular check-ups: Preventive care makes a big difference. Regular health checks, dental visits and eye exams help catch issues early and keep you on track toward better health.

Remember, wellbeing isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress. Even small steps toward healthier habits can improve your mood, boost energy and help you live life to the fullest.

How to maintain regular wellness: Establish a regular exercise routine.

Eat healthily through a balanced diet.

See your doctor for routine health screening.

If you have medical symptoms, seek attention.

Make efforts to stimulate and strengthen your brain as well as your body.

Stay hydrated with plenty of water.

Get plenty of sleep.

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Right to repair legislation long overdue NSW Farmers has welcomed calls from the Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury Andrew Leigh to introduce a legislated right to repair for agricultural machinery.

On Friday, Minister Leigh told the Australian Repair Summit the lack of this right to repair was weakening regional economies and stifling “fairness, efficiency and resilience” on Australian farms.

As the 2025 winter harvest season commenced, NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin said real commitment to legislate this right was long overdue.

“Right now, much of our modern farm machinery can only be fixed by an ‘author-

ised repairer’, but this often costs a fortune and there’s always the likelihood of costly delays,” Mr Martin said.

“We can choose who fixes our cars and trucks, but we can’t choose who fixes the ag machines that help us feed and clothe the nation – and that’s costing our industry time, money and productivity.

“Farmers should be able to choose to use and support a qualified local repairer or do repairs and maintenance work themselves if they’re qualified, so they can get their machinery fixed without huge costs or wait times.”

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machinery would boost agricultural productivity by $97 million annually.

Swift action to open the repairs market for farm machinery was common sense, Mr Martin said, with the federal government urged to expand the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme to include agriculture as soon as possible.

“We need our tractors, headers and other machines to be fixed efficiently if we’re to keep putting clothes on backs and food on tables,” Mr Martin said.

“Farmers in countries like Canada have had this right for years – as so has our automotive industry here in Australia – and it’s simply time we corrected this.”

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Two charged after man allegedly set alight in Coonabarabran Police news Two people faced court last week after another man was allegedly set alight in Coonabarabran.

About 6pm on Tuesday, October 14, a 19-year-old man was walking on Cowper Street when he was approached by a man and two women.

Police have been told a member of the group allegedly poured a liquid onto the man before he caught alight.

Passers-by extinguished the fire and the man before he was taken to hospital for treatment.

A short time later, police were called to the same street after reports of a public order incident.

Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District responded with the assistance of detectives.

A crime scene was established, and a 45-year-old woman, a 19-year-old man, and a 17-year-old girl were arrested at a nearby property.

They were all taken to Coonabarabran Police Station where the man was charged with cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent, and affray; the older woman was also charged with affray.

They were refused bail and appeared before Bail Division Court.

The teenage girl was released pending further investigation.

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Man and woman charged after pursuit in Moree Police news

A man and woman faced court on Monday charged after a pursuit in Moree.

About 7.40pm on Sunday, October 19, officers attached to New England Police District attempted to stop an allegedly stolen car on James Street.

The vehicle allegedly failed to stop, however, police lost sight of the vehicle which continued onto a dirt track.

About 9.20pm police observed the vehicle travelling north along Tycannah Street, Moree.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle, however, when it allegedly failed to stop a pursuit was initiated.

The vehicle continued through local streets of Moree before allegedly striking and killing a dog on Tallowwood Place, Moree, and continuing.

The pursuit continued east towards Pallamallawa before it was terminated due to safety concerns.

Police will allege a number of items were thrown from the vehicle during the pursuit

which were seized for forensic examination.

About 10.10pm the vehicle was sighted on Pallamallawa Road where police successfully deployed road spikes.

The vehicle continued towards Moree before stopping on Jones Street after hitting a fence.

The driver – a 23-year-old woman – was arrested at the scene.

The passenger – a 25-year-old man – allegedly ran from the vehicle and was arrested a short distance away in scrubland.

They were taken to Moree Police Station where the woman was charged with steal motor vehicle, police pursuit – not stop – drive dangerously, never licensed person drive vehicle on road, driver of vehicle injuring animal fail to alleviate pain, possess prohibited drug and unlawfully possess thing resembles number plate.

The man was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, possess prohibited drug and custody of a knife in public place.

They were refused bail and appeared before Bail Division Court 5 on Monday, October 20.

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Elected by NFF Members as the organisation’s 15th president, Mr McIntyre takes the reins from outgoing president and Victorian farmer David ‘DJ’ Jochinke.

Mr McIntyre runs a family owned, irrigated and dryland farming, cattle breeding, beef feedlot and broiler chicken meat business in the St George, Dirranbandi, Quilpie and Beaudesert districts in Queensland. Mr McIntyre was elected as an NFF director in October 2023 and his broad involvement in agriculture includes serving as Cotton Aus-

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“I am honoured to be elected as the NFF president. I look forward to working with our members to advance Australian agriculture. My priority will be making sure farmers are front and centre in policy discussions in Canberra,” Mr McIntyre said.

Mr McIntyre paid tribute to outgoing president Mr Jochinke, who has served the maximum 12-year term on the NFF board, the past two as president following six years as vice president. He was the first Victorian Farmers’ Federation organisation president to also serve as NFF president.

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Honour for Dr Sarah Woodford Continued from front page

Since Sarah decided to be a rural generalist, she has had a desire to return to Gunnedah to work and give back to her home community. Her love for the community and willingness to return rurally means that Sarah now works at the practice she attended as a child, with her childhood GP, Dr Rob Parsons, now her official training supervisor, colleague and mentor.

Despite the challenges of returning to the town she grew up in to practice medicine, Sarah says she has never felt so fulfilled and purposeful than in her current job, and that she hopes to stay for many years to come.

Sarah enjoys contributing to the rural health community at large, irrespective of its geographical closeness. For many years Sarah has participated as both the mentor and the mentee in rural mentoring programs such as AMSA x GPSN rural health mentoring and the Boots to Scrubs mentoring program. Sarah actively seeks out mentors in the rural health space and has several spanning across the country. Another of Sarah’s passions is encouraging the next generation of doctors to consider rural general practice, which she does by both paid and volunteer work in medical student teaching and involvement in rural health pathways talks and GP fun days held by the local clinical schools attended by UON and UNE medical students, as well as similar

The variety of people you meet in general practice is really fascinating and it is quite fulfilling to look after the various needs that people go to the GP online engagements further away from home. Sarah is also completing work alongside Tamworth paediatricians on developing a robust rural generalist paediatric registrar role, as well as participating in Tamworth Hospital’s new multidisciplinary intake process of neurodevelopmental referrals.

Sarah has also recently taken up a job with the RACGP as the registrar liaison officer for not only her own subregion, but another subregion also, to facilitate communication between a registrar and the training college, and to be an additional support person for those training to be general practitioners. Sarah acknowledges that the more support registrars receive in rural areas, the more likely they are to stay, which has driven her to seek out this opportunity. Sarah is also the rural representative on the RACGP GPs in Training National Faculty - which gives her the chance to sit on the

RACGP Rural Faculty also - to share both the rural perspective and the registrar perspective in the college training space.

Sarah does not hesitate to try new things. Outside of completing one of the newest training pathways within medicine - the rural generalist training pathway - and being the first in the local health district to complete a rural GP rotation in Scone, Sarah was also one of the first in the region to commence her rural generalist training through a Single Employer Model contract with NSW Health, which provides a length of training contract and provides certainty and stability as a registrar moves from general practices and hospitals throughout their training.

Outside of medicine, Sarah is just as committed to her hometown. Since her return this year, she has put herself forward to be part of Next Gen, a subcommittee of the local Chamber of Commerce. Through this role, Sarah and a team of other local health professionals are working to provide multidisciplinary CPD opportunities in Gunnedah to better facilitate clinical education and subsequently patient care, as well as foster professional multidisciplinary relationships and support networks. Sarah has also become involved in the local youth working group, a group dedicated to discussion of youth issues, and to provide advice and recommendations on youth matters.

Sarah also regularly attends the

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Gunnedah Anglican Church and participates in GunnRun, the local running club from Gunnedah Health & Fitness Centre.

Back in February 2025, Dr Woodford said, “It’s great to be back, I’ve missed home – the place and the people – and I have already felt so welcomed back into the community.

“I like looking after a little bit of everything, though there is a special place in my heart for paediatrics.

“The variety of people you meet in general practice is really fascinating and it is quite fulfilling to look after the various needs that people go to the GP for,” Dr Woodford said.

Being named the General Practitioner in Training of the Year is a significant milestone in Dr Woodford’s career. This recognition not only highlights her personal achievements but also serves as an inspiration to other trainees and medical professionals across the region.

Dr Woodford’s future in rural generalism looks very promising, with this honour underscoring her potential for continued leadership and innovation in the Australian healthcare sector. Her dedication and passion for medicine sets a high benchmark for emerging general practitioners nationwide.

Congratulations to Dr Sarah Woodford on this well-deserved award and for her ongoing commitment to excellence in general practice.

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Robust harvest ahead: Rabobank Australia is forecast to harvest a larger winter grain crop this year, with Rabobank estimating total volumes to reach 62.8 million tonnes in its just-released annual 2025/26 Australian Winter Crop Forecast.

The agribusiness banking specialist’s RaboResearch division forecasts total winter grain and oilseeds production to come in approximately 3.8 million tonnes above last season, an increase of 6.4 per cent. And 6.1 per cent above the five-year average.

Report lead author, RaboResearch senior grains and oilseeds analyst Vitor Pistoia says this growth outlook is underpinned by above-average rainfall received across a number of key grain-producing regions through the season, most notably in Western Australia and northern New South Wales. Positive soil-moisture levels in northern NSW and in Queensland have again supported strong yields this year.

However, the report cautions, Australia’s crop farmers face a less optimistic outlook when it comes to prices, with global grain supply surging and placing downward price pressure on the market.

“Australian grain exports face intense competition as global production remains at high levels, especially for wheat and barley,” Mr Pistoia said. “Large harvests in Russia, the EU and the US have weighed on global markets, while carryover stocks continue to build in major exporting nations, such as Canada and here in Australia.”

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NITV (34) 1.30 Cold Justice. (PG) 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. (PG) 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic.

5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. (PG) 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 The Mountain Of Sgaana. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.29 NITV Weather. 7.30 Movie: Gremlins. (1984) (M) 9.25 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.30 Movie: Little Shop Of Horrors. (1986) (M) 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get 7FLIX (66) Clever. 8.30 Flushed. 9.00 Shopping. 10.00 Holistic Living. (PG) 10.30 House Rules. (PG) 12.00 The Rookie. (M) 3.00 Grand Crew. (PG) 3.30 First Dates UK. (PG) 4.25 Movie: The Smurfs 2. (2013) (G) 6.40 Movie: Mr. Bean’s Holiday. (2007) (PG) 8.30 Movie: Julie & Julia. (2009) Amy Adams, Meryl Streep. (M) 11.10 Movie: Antlers. (2021) (MA15+) 1.10 Fresh TV. 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.00 Quantum Leap. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 9LIFE (84) Izzy Does It. 2.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.45 The Block. (PG) 4.00 Renovation 911. (PG) 5.00 Fixer Upper. (PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters.

7.30 Building Alaska. (PG) 8.30 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 9.30 Farmhouse Facelift. 10.30 Building Off The Grid. (PG) 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 2.00 Farmhouse Facelift.

3.00 Building Off The Grid. (PG) 4.00 Getaway.

(PG) 4.30 Hello SA. (PG) 5.00 Late Programs.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

COMEDY (52)

6.00 Morning Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Hot Wheels. (PG)

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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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Saturday, October 25 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 Beyond Paradise. (PG) 1.30 Professor T: The Trial. (M) 2.15 The Assembly: Becoming The Assembly. (PG) 3.00 Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus.

4.40 The Assembly: Steve Waugh. (PG) 5.25 Landline.

5.55 Australian Story: Ride Of Her Life – Saya Sakakibara.

6.25 I Was Actually There: September 11 Terrorist Attack. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Return To Paradise: Killer Climate. (PG) 9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (M) 10.25 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies: Act Three – Further Down The Rabbit Hole. (M) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 8.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.05 Matched. (PG) 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path.

(M) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG) 11.55 BBC News At Ten. 12.25 France 24 International News.

12.55 Soccer. Australian Championship.

Round 3. Marconi Stallions FC v Wollongong Wolves. 3.00 Soccer. Australian Championship. Round 3. Sydney United 58 FC v Metrostars. 5.30 Flying Knights.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Royal Homes: Castle Of Mey. New Series.

8.25 Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks.

10.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (M) 11.40 Homicide: Life On The Street. (M) 3.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens: California North Coast Redwoods.

4.00 Black West. (M) 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Tough Tested. 7.00 Reel Action. 7.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 8.00 IFISH. 8.30 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 9.30 What’s Up Down Under. 10.00 My Market Kitchen. 10.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition.

(PG) 11.40 Good Chef Bad Chef. 12.00 The Chef’s Garden. 12.30 Planet Shapers.

1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass.

1.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

2.00 Australia By Design: Innovations.

2.30 Buy To Build.

3.00 My Market Kitchen.

3.30 Well Traveller. (PG) 4.00 Cook With Luke.

4.30 Food Trail: South Africa. Final.

5.00 10 News.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 7.30 Selling Houses Australia.

8.30 Ambulance UK. (M) 9.45 Gogglebox Australia.

10.45 The Gilded Age. (PG) 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day and Spring Champion Stakes Day. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) 8.00 Movie: A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013) Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch. After learning his estranged son is in trouble, a New York cop heads to Russia to lend a hand. (M) 10.00 Movie: Predator. (1987) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Elpida Carrillo. A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. (M) 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights. From Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, Queensland.

1.15 In Plain Sight. (M) 2.30 To Be Advised.

3.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 It’s Academic.

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG)

6.00 Getaway. (PG) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 My Way. 12.30 Our State On A Plate.

1.00 The Garden Gurus. 1.30 Rugby League.

Women’s Pacific Championships. Pacific Bowl. Round 2. Cook Islands Moana v Tonga XIII. 4.00 Rugby League. Men’s Pacific Championships. Pacific Bowl. Round 2. Papua New Guinea Kumuls v Cook Islands Aitu.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Getaway. (PG) 8.00 Movie: Zookeeper. (2011) Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb. (PG) 10.00 Movie: The Wedding Singer. (1998) Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore. (M) 11.55 Next Stop.

12.25 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. First Test.

England v Australia. From Wembley Stadium, London, England.

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 Super Monsters. 5.40 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG) 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. (PG) 8.40 Chopped Jnr. (PG) 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.10 Abbott Elementary. (PG) 10.30 Speechless. (PG) 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 1.40 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. (M) 2.35 A Fork In The Road. 3.35 News. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above.

(PG) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Rivals. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. (PG) 10.30 Snowpiercer. (MA15+) 12.30 Movie: Castro’s Spies. (2020) (M) 2.30 The Swiping Game. (M) 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 9.00 DRAMA (51) Tough Tested. 10.00 JAG. (PG) 4.00 Reel Action. 4.30 Soccer.

A-League Men. Round 2. Melbourne City v Perth Glory.

7.00 Football Tonight.

7.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 2.

Sydney FC v Central Coast Mariners.

From Leichhardt Oval, Sydney.

10.00 NCIS. (M) 12.45 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 1.40 Evil. (MA15+) 4.00 48 Hours. (M) 4.55 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 7TWO (62) Football. AFL Women’s.

Round 11. Sydney v West Coast. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 5.30 Animal Rescue. 6.00 Dog Patrol. (PG) 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 1.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 10.30 My Favorite Martian.

11.00 Skippy. 11.30 Movie: Money Talks. (1932) (PG) 1.00 Movie: The Oracle. (1953) (G) 2.50 Movie: The Party. (1968) (G) 4.50 Movie: Casino Royale. (1967) (PG) 7.30 Movie: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. (2011) (M) 9.55 Movie: Good Luck To You, Leo Grande. (2022) (M) 11.55 Movie: Scars Of Dracula. (1970) (M) 1.55 Explore. 2.00 Movie: Entertaining Mr Sloane.

(1970) (M) 4.00 Movie: Money Talks. (1932) (PG) 5.30 My Favorite Martian.

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. (M) 2.50 Heartbreak High.

(PG) 3.35 A Bite To Eat. (PG) 4.05 House Of Games. 4.35 MythBusters. (PG) 5.25 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (PG) 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.35 QI. (M) 8.05 Live At The Apollo. (M) 8.50 The Stand Up Sketch Show. (M) 9.15 Ab Fab. (PG) 10.45 ER. (M) 11.30 My Family. (PG) 12.00 Rage. (MA15+) 1.00 QI. (M) 1.35 Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle. (M) 2.15 Late Programs.

6.00 The Movie Show.

6.25 Mermaids. (1990) 8.25 Black Narcissus.

(1947) 10.20 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988) 12.20 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003) 2.15 The Movie Show. 2.50 Sissi. (1955) (German, G) 4.50 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956) (German, PG) 6.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019) (PG) 8.30 The Town. (2010) Ben Affleck. (MA15+) 10.45 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997) (French, M) 12.35 La La Land. (2016) (M) 3.00 The Good Lie. (2014) (M) 5.00 Sissi. (1955) (German, G)

6.00 Bold. (PG) 8.30 Wheel Of Fortune. 10.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet.

11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert.

(PG) 2.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 3.00 Frasier.

(PG) 4.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 12.00 South Park. (MA15+) 1.00 Home Shopping. 1.30 South Park. (MA15+) 2.30 Home Shopping.

7MATE (64) 1.30 Motor Racing.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 News.

1.30 Breakfast Couch. 2.00 News. 2.25 Not Stupid. 3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening.

3.50 News. 4.15 Planet America: Wknd Ed. 5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 National News.

7.30 Compass. (PG) 8.00 News Tonight. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.25 Boyer Lecture Series. 10.00 Late News Weekend.

10.30 World This Week. 11.00 News. 11.25 Not Stupid. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 Luke Nguyen’s India. 2.30 Come Dine With Me: Professionals. (PG) 3.25 Please Eat Slowly Bitesize. 3.30 Come Dine With Me: Professionals. (PG) 4.25 Destination Flavour.

4.30 Be My Guest. 5.00 Kitchen Glow Up. (PG) 5.30 Cabin Fever. (PG) 6.35 Mediterranean Adventure. 7.35 Remarkable Places To Eat. (PG) 8.30 Taste Of Italian Opera. 9.40 The Layover.

(PG) 10.30 Getting Grilled. New Series. 11.30 Food Lovers’ Guide. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.25 Ocean Parks. 2.15 Nula. 2.45 Precious Leader Woman. (PG) 3.35 The First Inventors. 4.30 Homesteads. (PG) 5.00 Strait To The Plate. (PG) 6.00 Amplify. (PG) 6.30 News.

6.40 The Other Side. (PG) 7.30 Alone Australia.

(M) 8.30 Movie: The Fifth Element. (1997) Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich. (PG) 10.40 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special.

(PG) 12.35 Karla Grant Presents. (PG) 1.00 Going Places. (PG) 2.00 On The Road. (PG) 5.00 Bamay.

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Supercars Championship. Round 11.

Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Pre-Race And race 28. 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s.

Round 11. Brisbane Lions v Melbourne.

9.15 Movie: The Amazing Spider-Man 2. (2014) (M) 12.05 Movie: Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo. (2005) (MA15+) 1.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7FLIX (66) 12.00 Yummy Mummies. (PG)

1.00 Bringing Sexy Back. (PG) 2.30 Dancing With The Stars: All Stars. (PG) 4.00 Extreme Animal Transport. (PG) 4.30 Daredevils Make You Laugh Out Loud. (PG) 5.40 Movie: Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway. (2021) (G) 7.30 Movie: The Devil Wears Prada. (2006) (PG) 9.45 Movie: Last Vegas. (2013) (M) 11.55 Movie: Government Girl. (1943) (G) 2.00 Shopping. 3.00 Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. (PG) 3.30 Quantum Leap. (M)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Allo! Allo! (PG) 9.10

Only Fools And Horses. (PG) 9.45 Innovation Nation. 10.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. New Jersey Devils v San Jose Sharks. 1.00 Soccer.

English Premier League. Nottingham Forest v Chelsea. 3.00 Basketball. WNBL. Round 2. Geelong Venom v Adelaide Lightning.

5.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 5.30 Movie: The Pink Panther. (2006) (PG) 7.30 Movie: The Mask.

(1994) (PG) 9.30 Movie: The Hangover Part III. (2013) (MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.30 Building Off The Grid.

(PG) 2.30 Building Alaska. (PG) 3.30 New Neighbourhoods. Final. 4.00 Find My Country House Canada. 4.30 Farmhouse Facelift. 5.30 My Lottery Dream Home. (PG) 6.30 Amanda Owen’s Farming Lives. 7.30 Farmhouse Fixer.

(PG) 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Hawaii Life. 11.30 Mexico Life. 12.30 House Hunters. 1.00 Building Alaska. (PG) 2.00 Hawaii Life. 3.00 House Hunters Int. 4.00 Mexico Life. 5.00 Farmhouse Facelift.

Sunday, October 26 ABC TV

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 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 Conquest Of The Skies. Final. 3.20 Long Lost Family. (PG) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Maggie Beer. (Final) 8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final) (M) 9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies: Act Four – Natural Justice. (M) 10.10 Mother And Son: Arthur Has A Fall. (PG) 10.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Jarvis Cocker.

11.05 Movie: My Brother Jack – Part 1.

(2001) (M) 12.35 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Rosie Batty. (PG) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG) 3.30 The Art Of...

(PG) 4.00 Gardening Australia. 5.00 Insiders.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.05 Joyful. (PG) 9.15 Matched. (PG) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PG) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites.

1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Gran Fondo World Championships. Highlights.

4.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid Championships. Round 4. BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal. Highlights. 4.30 Going Places. 5.30 Flying Knights. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World: Halicarnassus/Hanging Gardens Of Babylon/Temple Of Artemis. (PG) 8.30 King And Conqueror. (M) 9.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Machu Picchu. (PG) 10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG) 11.20 Franklin. (MA15+) 1.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PG) 3.55 Growing A Greener World. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 APAC Weekly.

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

(PG) 7.00 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church.

7.30 Freshly Picked With Simon Toohey. 8.00 Roads Less Travelled. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture.

9.30 The Chef’s Garden.

10.00 Frugal Foodie.

10.30 10 Minute Kitchen.

11.00 The Placemakers: Expedition Kimberley.

11.30 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PG) 1.30 Lingo.

2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 6.

Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers.

From John Cain Arena, Melbourne.

4.30 Deal Or No Deal.

5.00 10 News.

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 8.00 Watson. Final. (PG) 9.00 Matlock. (PG) 11.00 10 News+.

12.00 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500.

Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship.

Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Prerace and race. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.10 Madeleine McCann: Searching For The Prime Suspect. (M) 9.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Fifty Shades Of Abuse. (MA15+) 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (M) 11.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights. From Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, Queensland.

12.30 The Long Song. (M) 2.00 Home Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Drive: Driving Value. (PG) 12.00 Customs. (PG) 12.30 2024 Melbourne Cup Carnival Official Film. 1.30 Rugby League. Women’s Pacific Championships.

Pacific Cup. Round 2. Australia v Feta Samoa. 3.30 Rugby League. Men’s Pacific Championships. Pacific Cup. Round 2. Toa Samoa v Tonga XIII. 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Block. Final. (PG) 8.45 60 Minutes.

9.45 9News Late.

10.15 Essex Millionaire Murders. New Series. (M) 11.15 Mobsters: Frank Lucas. (M) 12.15 Customs. (PG) 12.45 Drive: Driving Value. (PG) 1.15 Explore: Nuremberg.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Isadora Moon. 6.00 Octonauts.

6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society.

(PG) 8.10 Crongton. (PG) 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 9.15 Abbott Elementary. (PG) 10.00 Speechless. (PG) 10.20 Merlin. (PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Girl, Taken. (PG) 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 France 24.

5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. (PG) 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. (PG) 8.30 Field Of Vampires. 9.35 Uncanny. (PG) 10.45 Hudson & Rex. (M) 11.35 The Change. Series Return.

12.35 Forbidden History. (PG) 1.25 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government. (MA15+) 2.20 Normal People. (MA15+) 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Camper Deals. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 Navigating The World. 10.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 11.00 JAG. (PG) 4.00 IFISH. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 6. Sydney Kings v Tasmania JackJumpers.

6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.20 Evil. (M) 1.25 Home Shopping.

7TWO (62) The Surgery Ship. (PG) 2.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

9GEM (82) 11.30 Rugby League. Ashes

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 ER. (M) 2.55 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. (PG) 7.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.35 QI. (M) 8.10 Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America. (MA15+) 9.10 Planet America: Wknd Ed. 9.55 Offsiders. 10.30 ER. (PG) 11.10 My Family. (PG) 11.40 Rage.

(MA15+) 12.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Sissi.

Cont. (1955) 7.00 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956) 9.00 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019) 10.40 Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023) 1.10 Hounds.

(2023) (Berber, M) 2.55 Bicycle Thief. (1948) (Italian, PG) 4.30 Black Narcissus. (1947) (PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963) (PG) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010) John Cusack. (MA15+) 10.30 Ali. (2001) (M) 1.25 The Town. (2010) (MA15+) 3.40 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997) (French, M) 5.25 The Movie Show. (M)

6.00 Deal Or No Deal.

8.00 Frasier. (PG) 10.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.35 Frasier. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.30 South Park. (MA15+) 12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30 South Park. (MA15+) 2.30 Home Shopping.

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 Boyer Lecture Series. 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 Compass.

(PG) 11.00 News. 11.30 Close Of Business.

12.00 News Overnight. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Come Dine With Me: Professionals. (PG) 3.25 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.30 Come Dine With Me: Professionals. (PG) 4.25 Please Eat Slowly Bitesize. 4.30 Masters Of Taste.

(PG) 5.00 Slice Of Italy. 5.30 Beyond Bali. 6.30 Spanish Adventures. (PG) 7.30 Adam Eats Britain. 8.00 Malaysia Gourmet. 8.30 Rick Stein’s Spain. 9.40 The Layover. (M) 10.30 Getting Grilled. 11.30 Food Lovers’ Guide.

12.00 Slice Of Italy. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.00 Rugby League. Koori Knockout. Walgett Aboriginal Connections v Sydney All Blacks. Replay. 2.00 Nganampa Anwernekenhe. 2.30 Johnny Warren’s Football Mission. (PG) 3.40 The Point. 4.40 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special.

(PG) 6.30 News. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG) 8.30 Kindred. (M) 10.10 Movie: Ten Canoes. (2006) (M) 11.50 Where The Dreamings Come From. 12.00 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22)

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

ABC NEWS (24)

VICELAND (31)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

DRAMA (51)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

South Aussie With Cosi. (PG) 2.30 Escape To The Country. 3.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PG) 4.30 Escape To The Country.

7.30 The Marlow Murder Club. (M) 8.30 Vera.

(M) 10.30 Miniseries: The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. (M) 11.30 Heathrow. (PG) 12.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 Vera. (M) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Room For Improvement. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Fishing Addiction.

(PG) 2.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. (PG) 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. (PG) 3.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 11. Carlton v GWS Giants. 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.00 Border Security USA. (PG) 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018) (M) 11.05 Movie: District 9. (2009) (MA15+) 1.20 Blokesworld. (PG) 2.00 Border Security USA. (PG) 2.30 Border Security.

(PG) 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

7FLIX (66) Clever. 8.30 Flushed. 10.00

Bringing Sexy Back. (PG) 11.30 Home And Away. (PG) 2.30 The Voice. (PG) 5.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 10.30 Bones. (M) 12.30 White Collar. (M) 3.00 Quantum Leap. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Tour. First Test. England v Australia. 1.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 2.00 Yes, Prime Minister. 3.00 Movie: Sayonara. (1957) (PG) 6.00 Movie: M*A*S*H: Goodbye, Farewell And Amen.

(1983) (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Expendables 3.

(2014) Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham. (M) 11.00 Major Crimes. (M) 12.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 12.30 Yes, Prime Minister.

1.30 Movie: A Kind Of Loving. (1962) (M) 4.00 Movie: Against The Wind. (1948) (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 10.10 Blackadder II. (PG)

10.50 Innovation Nation. 11.00 Jeopardy! UK. (PG) 12.00 Soccer. English Premier League.

Liverpool v Manchester United. 2.00 Tennis.

Laver Cup. Highlights. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. (PG) 4.30 Young Sheldon. (PG) 5.00 Dinner With The Parents.

(PG) 5.30 Movie: The Lego Batman Movie.

(2017) (PG) 7.30 Movie: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983) (M) 9.30 Movie: Get Shorty.

(1995) (MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.30 New Neighbourhoods.

2.00 Mexico Life. 2.30 Maine Cabin Masters.

(PG) 3.30 Amanda Owen’s Farming Lives. 4.30 Farmhouse Fixer. (PG) 5.30 House Hunters.

6.30 House Hunters Int. 7.30 Home Town. 8.30 Christina On The Coast. (PG) 9.30 Fixer To Fabulous. 10.30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave. 11.30 House Hunters. 12.00 Home Town. 1.00 Christina On The Coast. (PG) 2.00 Postcards. (PG) 2.30 Getaway. (PG) 3.00 Building Off The Grid. (PG) 4.00 Late Programs.

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Monday, October 27 ABC TV

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 9.55 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 10.25 Annika. (M) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Home Delivery.

(PG) 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow.

5.55 QI: Knowledge. (PG) 6.25 Hard Quiz: Sibling Rivalry. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners.

9.25 Media Watch. (PG) 9.40 Planet America.

10.15 I Was Actually There: The Dismissal. (PG) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business.

11.15 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Marta Dusseldorp. (M) 11.45 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (M) 12.35 Parliament Question Time.

1.35 Grand Designs.

2.20 Long Lost Family. (PG) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia.

(PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

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

9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.05 Destination Flavour. 9.20 The Story Of Ramadan. 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie.

11.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG) 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 Women Who Rock. (M) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.25 Plat Du Tour. 3.30 The Cook Up. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Fails.

8.30 King And Conqueror. (M) 9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel: Testing Times. (PG) 10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.

(PG) 11.35 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (M) 12.30 Ralph And Katie. (PG) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. 4.50 Destination Flavour. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 My Market Kitchen. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Neighbours. (PG) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.20 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 11.30 Judge Judy.

(PG) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 10 News: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

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

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia.

8.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (M) 9.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PG) 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 10 News+.

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

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise.

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

1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen.

1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.05 The Rookie. (M) 10.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (M) 11.05 S.W.A.T. (M) 12.05 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today.

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

12.00 The Block. Final. (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 The Golden Bachelor. (M) 9.10 Love Island Australia. Series Return. (M) 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 The Equalizer. (M) 11.50 Transplant. (MA15+) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Children’s ABC FAMILY (22) Programs. 5.15 Big Lizard. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts.

6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Gladiators UK. (PG) 9.35 The Crystal Maze. (PG) 10.20 Merlin. (PG) 11.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 1.30 In My Own World. (M) 2.20 Lost For Words. (PG) 3.25 SBS50. 3.30 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients.

(PG) 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.20 Al Jazeera. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

(M) 8.30 Sue Perkins: Into Alaska. New Series.

9.25 Buzzcocks. (M) 10.05 Tell Me What You Really Think. (M) 11.05 Late Bloomer. (M) 12.05 Couples Therapy. (M) 1.35 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. (MA15+) 3.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 DRAMA (51) I Fish. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet. 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Numb3rs.

(M) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 Blue Bloods. (M) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 12.25 Numb3rs. (M) 1.25 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice.

4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt.

(PG) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. (PG) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 1.30 Room For Improvement. 2.00 Harry’s Practice.

2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

12.00 Poirot. 1.00 Keeping Up Appearances.

2.20 Yes, Prime Minister. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Movie: S*P*Y*S. (1974) (PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M) 11.40 Poirot. 12.50 Explore. 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: S*P*Y*S. (1974) (PG) 3.30 Danger Man. (PG) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 1.25 Jonestown: Terror In The Jungle. (M) 2.05 ER. (M) 2.50 Heartbreak High.

(PG) 3.35 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.35 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 9.40 Spooks. (M) 10.35 ER. (M) 11.25 My Family.

(PG) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+) 12.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Bicycle Thief. (1948) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.10 Charade. (1963) 10.15 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997) 12.05 The Worst Ones. (2022) 2.00 The Wild Duck.

(1983) (PG) 3.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie.

(2019) (PG) 5.30 Where Angels Fear To Tread.

(1991) (PG) 7.35 The Queen Of My Dreams.

(2023) (M) 9.30 Your Monster. (2024) (MA15+) 11.25 One Cut Of The Dead. (2017) (Japanese, MA15+) 1.15 Shanghai. (2010) (MA15+) 3.10 Ali. (2001) (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Stephen Colbert.

(PG) 1.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 2.00 Ghosts.

(PG) 2.30 Becker. (PG) 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Neighborhood.

Series Return. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. Series Return. 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. (PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

7MATE (64) 1.30 Drive Like A

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 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 Asia News Week. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 News Regional. 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. 2.30 Kriol Kitchen. 3.00 Comfort Food. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. (PG) 4.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.00 Pub Kitchen Secrets. Series Return. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Eat, Roam, Relish. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Family Food In Minutes. 8.00 Food Stories. (PG) 8.30 Searching For Italy. (PG) 9.25 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 9.30 Gourmet Farmer. 10.00 Luke Nguyen’s India.

10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 The Lake Winnipeg Project.

2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. (PG) 5.25 Black As. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Ocean Parks. (PG) 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. (PG) 9.30 Movie: The Drover’s Wife. (2021) (MA15+) 11.25 Treaty Road. (PG) 12.25 Songlines. (PG) 1.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Girl. (PG) 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights. 3.30 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights. 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. (PG) 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. (M) 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad.

(PG) 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

7FLIX (66) Clever. 8.30 Flushed. 9.00

Shopping. 10.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 10.30 House Rules. (PG) 12.00 The Rookie. (M) 2.00 The Blacklist. (M) 3.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 9.30 Law & Order. (M) 10.30 Bones. (M) 12.30 White Collar. (M) 3.00 Quantum Leap. (PG)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Big Rigs Of Oz.

8.30 Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Godzilla: King Of The Monsters. (2019) (M) 2.30 Nanny. (PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls.

(PG) 6.30 Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Hunter Killer. (2018) (MA15+) 10.50 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.50 Veronica Mars. (M) 12.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.00 Farmhouse Facelift.

2.00 Fixer To Fabulous. 3.00 The Block. (PG) 4.00 Renovation 911. (PG) 5.00 Christina On The Coast. (PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Reno. 8.30 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. (PG) 9.30 Island Of Bryan. (PG) 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt.

11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters.

1.00 House Hunters Reno. 2.00 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. (PG) 3.00 Island Of Bryan. (PG) 4.00 Late Programs.

Tuesday, October 28 ABC TV

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. 10.30 Planet America. 11.00 Whitlam: The Power And The Passion. Final. (PG) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Home Delivery.

(PG) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow.

5.55 QI: Keys. (PG) 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 I Was Actually There: Cronulla Riots. (MA15+) 8.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (M) 9.20 The Art Of: Magic. (PG) 9.55 The Assembly: Sam Neill. (PG) 10.35 Media Watch. (PG) 10.55 ABC Late News.

11.10 The Business.

11.25 Four Corners.

12.20 Labor In Power. (Final) (PG) 1.20 Parliament Question Time.

2.20 Grand Designs. (PG) 3.05 Long Lost Family. (PG) 3.50 Rage. (MA15+) 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Destination Flavour.

9.20 The Story Of Cheese. 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Women Who Rock. (M) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.25 The Cook Up. 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Dudley To West Bromwich.

8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think: Old. (M) 9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Future. (M) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 The Point.

12.05 Safe Home. (M) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (M) 2.00 Mariupol: The People’s Story. (MA15+) 3.40 Growing A Greener World. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 My Market Kitchen. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Neighbours. (PG) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PG) 11.30 Judge Judy.

(PG) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 10 News: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

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

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PG) 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (M) 9.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+) 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 10 News+.

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

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise.

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

1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen.

1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.05 Murder In A Small Town. (M) 10.05 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Bonnie Clarke. (MA15+) 11.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (M) 12.05 Pretty Hard Cases. (M) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG) 1.35 Harry’s Practice.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 4.40 Ariel. 4.50 Bluey. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.15 Big Lizard. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.35 Peter Rabbit.

5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato.

7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Deadly 60. 9.05 Shark With Steve Backshall.

9.55 Merlin. (PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 Homicide. (M) 2.30 MH370: The Lost Flight.

(PG) 3.30 Fashionista. 3.40 News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.25 News. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 Hoff Roading. (PG) 9.25 Alone. (M) 10.25 Hoarders. (M) 11.15 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. (M) 12.00 The Nine Lives Of. (M) 12.50 Stone Cold Takes On America. (M) 1.40 Addicted Australia. (M) 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 The Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Numb3rs. (M) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 The Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 10.20 Evil. (M) 11.30 Numb3rs. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping.

7TWO (62) 1.30 The Great Australian

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 Spooks. (M) 2.05 ER. (M) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.35 Richard Osman’s House Of Games. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Amazing Spaces.

6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.40 Austin. (PG) 9.35 Spooks. (M) 10.30 ER. (M) 11.15 My Family. (PG) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+) 12.45 Movie: Prisoners. (2013) (MA15+) 3.15 Late Programs.

6.00 The Movie Show.

6.30 The Wild Duck. (1983) 8.20 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991) 10.25 The Queen Of My Dreams. (2023) 12.20 C’mon C’mon. (2021) 2.20 Charade. (1963) (PG) 4.25 Bring It On. (2000) (PG) 6.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019) (PG) 7.55 Sky Pirates. (1986) (M) 9.30 Misery.

(1990) (MA15+) 11.30 Vampyros Lesbos. (1971) (German, MA15+) 1.05 Your Monster. (2024) (MA15+) 3.00 One Cut Of The Dead. (2017) (Japanese, MA15+) 4.50 The Movie Show. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 2.00 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 2.30 Becker. (PG) 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (M) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier.

(PG) 11.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold.

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 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. 10.05 Four Corners.

11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Planet America. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business.

1.30 Breakfast Couch. 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 Legends Of The Fork. 2.30 Kriol Kitchen. 3.00 Comfort Food. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (PG) 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. (PG) 4.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.00 Pub Kitchen Secrets. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Eat, Roam, Relish. (PG) 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. (PG) 8.00 The Big Irish Food Tour. 8.30 Rachel Khoo’s Chocolate. (PG) 9.30 Gourmet Farmer. (PG) 10.00 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG) 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 Marvin Gaye: What’s Going On? (M) 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. (PG) 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 News. 6.40 Ocean Parks. (PG) 7.30 The Point. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding USA: World Team Series. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. (PG) 10.30 Movie: One Day In The Life Of Piugattuk. (2019) (G) 12.25 Late Programs.

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COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.45 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 12.45 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 11.30 American Pickers.

NBN

(8, 80)

6.00 Today.

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

12.00 The Golden Bachelor. (M) 1.45 Talking Honey. (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 The Golden Bachelor. (PG) 8.55 Love Island Australia. (M) 10.10 9News Late.

10.40 Wild Cards. (M) 11.35 Black Widow: The Killing Of David Jackson. (M) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 10.30 Pointless. (PG) 11.30

My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Poirot. (PG) 1.00 Shakespeare And Hathaway. (PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Movie: On The Fiddle. (1961) (G) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Agatha Raisin. (M) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M) 11.40 Poirot. (PG) 12.50 Explore. 1.00 Creflo.

(PG) 1.30 Movie: On The Fiddle. (1961) (G) 3.30 Danger Man. (PG) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow.

5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.00 Children’s

9GO! (83,88) Programs. 8.00 Surfing

(PG) 12.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 1.30 Outback Crystal Hunters. (PG) 2.30 Aussie Gold Hunters.

(PG) 3.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 Outback Pilots. (PG) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.00 Outback Pilots. (PG) 4.00 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 5.00 Bamazon. (M)

Aust. 8.30 Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family.

10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Talking Honey. 12.10 Movie: The Wrong Wedding Planner. (2020) (M) 2.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 2.30 Nanny. (PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls.

(PG) 6.30 Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Northman. (2022) (MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

9LIFE (84) 12.30 House Hunters Reno.

7FLIX (66) Clever. 8.30 Flushed. 9.00

Shopping. 10.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 10.30 House Rules. (PG) 12.00 The Blacklist. (M) 3.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+) 11.30 CSI: New York. (MA15+) 12.30 White Collar. (M) 3.00 Quantum Leap. (M) 5.00 Roswell. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt. 2.30 The Block.

(PG) 4.00 Renovation 911. (PG) 5.00 Island Of Bryan. (PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Help! We Bought A Village. 8.30 Chateau DIY. 9.30 Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker. 10.30 Derelict Rescue. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Help!

We Bought A Village. 2.00 Chateau DIY. 3.00 Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker. 4.00 Derelict Rescue. 5.00 Renovation 911. (PG)

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

Wednesday, October 29 ABC TV

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners.

11.00 Antiques Roadshow. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Home Delivery. 3.25 Grand Designs. 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow.

5.55 QI. (M) 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Mother And Son: A Night To Remember. (Final) (PG) 9.00 The Assembly: Maggie Beer. (Final) 9.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) I Do Like A Jazzy Cigarette On Occasion. (PG) 10.30 If You’re Listening.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business.

11.20 Planet America.

11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (M) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.25 Grand Designs. 2.15 Rage.

(MA15+) 3.15 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 Destination Flavour. 9.20 The Story Of Chocolate. (PG) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie.

11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think.

(M) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 I Am The River, The River Is Me. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Idea Of Australia: Dreams Of Land. (PG) 8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above: The West Somerset Railway.

9.30 After The Sky Fell On Lockerbie. (PG) 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 I Am Scrooge. (M) 11.50 This Town. (MA15+) 2.05 Peter O’Toole: Along Sky Roads To Aqaba.

(MA15+) 3.40 Growing A Greener World. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 My Market Kitchen. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Neighbours. (PG) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Talkin’ ‘Bout Your Gen. (PG) 11.30 Judge Judy.

(PG) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 10 News: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

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

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (M) 8.50 To Be Advised.

9.50 The Gilded Age. (PG) 10.50 10’s Late News.

11.15 10 News+.

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 Seven News With Alex Cullen.

1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 RFDS. (M) 8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) 9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) 10.30 Chicago Fire. (M) 11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 1.00 Imposters. (M) 2.00 Home Shopping.

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 The Golden Bachelor. (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 Budget Battlers. (PG) 8.40 Love Island Australia. (MA15+) 9.55 To Be Advised.

10.55 9News Late.

11.25 Resident Alien. (M) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.05 Let’s Eat With George.

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. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 6.00 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Super Monsters Save Halloween. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 TBA. 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.45 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 12.00 DW The Day. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. (M) 1.35 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.35 Fashionista. 3.45 News. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24.

4.50 PBS News. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 9.25 Movie: The Shining. (1980) Jack Nicholson.

(MA15+) 11.55 The Bloody Decade. (MA15+) 1.45 WWE Legends. (M) 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 DRAMA (51) Escape Fishing. 9.00 The Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Numb3rs. (M) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 The Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 The Weekly Kick-Off. 11.00 Evil. (MA15+) 12.05 Numb3rs. (M) 12.55 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.45 Air Crash Inv. (PG) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 12.45 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 1.15 Room For Improvement.

2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 10.30 Pointless. (PG) 11.30 My Favorite Martian. 12.00 Poirot. (PG) 1.00 Agatha Raisin. (M) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 Movie: The Count Of Monte-Cristo.

(1975) (PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.50 Major Crimes. (M) 11.50 Poirot. (M) 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: The Count Of Monte-Cristo. (1975) (PG) 3.30 Danger Man. (PG) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 1.10 Spooks. (M) 2.05 ER. (M) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.35 Richard Osman’s House Of Games. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.35 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Amazing Spaces.

6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.35 Unforgotten. (M) 9.25 Spooks.

(M) 10.20 ER. (M) 11.05 My Family. (PG) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+) 12.35 Documentary Now! (PG) 1.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Bring It On. (2000) 7.45 The Movie Show. 8.20 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019) 10.00 Sky Pirates. (1986) 11.35 Benjamin. (2018) 1.10 Joe Bell. (2020) (M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 4.00 A Great Friend. (2023) (French, PG) 5.45 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015) (Spanish, PG) 7.40 Hero. (2002) (Mandarin, M) 9.30 Death Proof. (2007) (MA15+) 11.35 Re-Animator. (1985) (MA15+) 1.15 Misery.

(1990) (MA15+) 3.15 Vampyros Lesbos. (1971) (German, MA15+) 4.50 The Movie Show. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 2.00 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 2.30 Becker. (PG) 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Neighborhood.

(PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 10.00 Becker. (PG) 10.30 Frasier.

(PG) 11.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold.

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

7MATE (64) 1.30 Outback Truckers. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 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 That Pacific Sports Show. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Creative Types. (PG) 2.00 DW News. 2.30 7.30. 3.00 DW News. 3.15 The Business. 3.30 The World. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Legends Of The Fork. (PG) 2.30 Kriol Kitchen.

3.00 Comfort Food. 3.30 My Market Kitchen.

(PG) 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.00 Pub Kitchen Secrets. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Eat, Roam, Relish. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Nadiya’s Family Favourites. New Series. 8.00 Rachael Ray In Tuscany. 8.30 French Atlantic. 9.00 Memory Bites. 9.30 Gourmet Farmer. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 Big Boss. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen.

2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. (PG) 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters.

(PG) 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Ocean Parks. 7.30 Chatham Islanders. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Mad Dog Morgan. (1976) (MA15+) 10.20 Destiny In Alice.

(PG) 10.50 Words Matter. 11.15 Black And Dusty. 12.00 It Takes A Village. (M) 1.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30

3.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 4.30 American Resto.

(PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 The Force: BTL. (PG) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. (M) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 11.30 Live PD: Police Patrol. (M) 12.00 American Resto. (PG) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.00 Highway Patrol.

(PG) 3.30 Late Programs.

Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Movie: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983) (M) 2.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 2.30 Nanny. (PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie.

6.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Dumb Money. (2023) (MA15+) 10.35 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.35 Veronica Mars. (M) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

9LIFE (84) 11.30 Derelict Rescue. 12.30

7FLIX (66) Clever. 8.30 Flushed. 9.00

Shopping. 10.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 10.30 House Rules. (PG) 12.00 The Blacklist. (M) 3.00 Grand Crew. (PG) 3.30 First Dates UK. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 1.30 First Dates UK. (M) 5.30 Grand Crew. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker. 1.30 Help!

We Bought A Village. 2.30 The Block. (PG) 4.00 Renovation 911. (PG) 5.00 Chateau DIY. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Home Town. 8.30 Good Bones. (PG) 9.30 Windy City Rehab. (PG) 10.30 Unsellable Houses.

11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters.

1.00 Home Town. 2.00 Good Bones. (PG) 3.00 Windy City Rehab. (PG) 4.00 Unsellable Houses. 5.00 Renovation 911. (PG)

Thursday, October 30 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 I Was Actually There. (M) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (M) 11.30 Mother And Son. Final.

(PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (M) 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG) 4.15 Long Lost Family.

(PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

5.55 QI. (PG) 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Grand Designs Australia: Rye Cave.

9.00 Long Lost Family. (PG) 9.45 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final) (M) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business.

11.10 Grand Designs: Chess Valley. (PG) 12.00 Parliament Question Time: The House Of Representatives.

1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia.

5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.05 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 9.25 Scotland: A Wild Year. (PG) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Idea Of Australia. (PG) 3.05 Bollywed. (PG) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. 4.05 Eternal Sky. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain: Seville And The Andalusia Region. (PG) 8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: From The Beginning.

New Series.

9.25 Blue Lights.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Davos 1917. (M) 11.55 The Shelter. (M) 2.20 Dance In Focus: Still Life. 2.45 Best Australian Dance Short Films 2021. (PG) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. 4.45 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 My Market Kitchen. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Neighbours. (PG) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.20 The Dog House Australia.

(PG) 11.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG) 1.00 10 News: Lunchtime. 2.00 Wheel Of Fortune. 2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

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

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Gogglebox Australia.

8.30 The Celebrity Traitors UK. (M) 9.50 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 10.50 10’s Late News.

11.15 The Cheap Seats. (M) 12.15 10 News+.

1.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 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 Seven News With Alex Cullen.

1.10 Blankety Blank. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Home And Away.

8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+) 9.30 First Dates UK. (M) 10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+) 11.30 Gatecrashers.

12.30 Life. (M) 1.30 Harry’s Practice.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.15 Big Lizard. 5.20 Mojo Swoptops. 5.35 Peter Rabbit.

5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 6.00 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Super Monsters. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. (PG) 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends.

10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 The Late Session. (PG) 2.40 Fashionista. 2.50 Insight. 3.55 News. 4.00 BBC News At Ten. 4.30 France 24. 5.00 PBS News. 6.00 Our Medicine. (PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 News.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 10.10 The UnXplained. (M) 11.00 Kabul. New Series. 12.50 Homicide. (M) 1.45 Conversations. (M) 2.20 Somewhere Boy. (MA15+) 2.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Home Shopping.

8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.00 The Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Numb3rs. (M) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 The Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Evil. (MA15+) 11.30 Numb3rs. (M) 12.25 Home Shopping.

7TWO (62) Escape To The Country. 2.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 Spooks. (M) 2.05 ER. (M) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.35 Richard Osman’s House Of Games. 4.10 A Bite To Eat. 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Amazing Spaces. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? (M) 8.40 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.10 Gruen. (M) 9.45 Planet America. 10.15 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 10.45 ER. (M) 11.35 My Family. (PG) 12.00 Rage. (MA15+) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 A Great Friend. (2023) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.15 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015) 10.10 The Movie Show. 10.45 Hero.

(2002) 12.35 The Code Of Silence. (2022) 2.50 Oink. (2022) (Dutch, PG) 4.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019) (PG) 5.55 Poms. (2019) (PG) 7.35 How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022) (M) 9.30 Doctor Sleep. (2019) (MA15+) 12.20 I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997) (MA15+) 2.10 Death Proof. (2007) (MA15+) 4.10 The Prophecy Of The Armadillo. (2018) (Italian, M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 Stephen Colbert.

(PG) 1.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 2.00 The Neighborhood. (PG) 2.30 Becker. (PG) 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Everyday Gourmet. 4.30 The Neighborhood. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.30 Becker.

(PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 10.30 TBA. 11.00 The Neighborhood. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 12.30 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. (PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 2.00 Parliament. 3.10 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 Boyer Lecture Series. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.20 Not Stupid. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 Landline. 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 Legends Of The Fork. (PG) 2.30 Kriol Kitchen.

3.00 Comfort Food. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 Mary Makes It Easy. 5.00 Pub Kitchen Secrets. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Eat, Roam, Relish. 6.30 Nigella Feasts. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Beyond Bali. (PG) 8.30 Marion Grasby’s Flavours. (PG) 9.00 A Girl’s Guide. (PG) 9.30 Gourmet Farmer.

10.00 Everyday Gourmet. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Walkabouts. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. (PG) 3.00 Spartakus. (PG) 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. (PG) 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Seasons Of The Wild. 7.29 NITV Weather. 7.30 Going Places. 8.30 Warm Props.

(M) 9.30 Movie: The Moogai. (2020) 11.05 BLK: An Origin Story. 12.00 It Takes A Village. (M) 1.00 Late Programs.

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VICELAND (31)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

DRAMA (51)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

South Aussie With Cosi. (PG) 2.30 Air Crash Inv. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue.

(PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Line Of Duty. (MA15+) 11.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 12.50 Father Brown.

(M) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue.

(PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.30 Highway Patrol. (PG)

2.30 The Force: BTL. (PG) 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers.

(PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Family Guy. (M) 8.30 American Dad! (M) 9.30 Movie: You Don’t Mess With The Zohan. (2008) (M) 11.50 It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia. (MA15+) 12.20 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 American Pickers. (PG) 2.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 8.

Carolina Panthers v Buffalo Bills. Replay.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30

7FLIX (66) Get Clever. 8.30 Flushed.

9.00 Shopping. 10.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 10.30 House Rules. (PG) 12.00 The Blacklist. (M) 3.00 Jabba’s Movies. (PG) 3.30 House Of Wellness.

(PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares. (M) 9.30 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. (M) 11.30 House. (M) 12.30 First Dates UK. (M) 1.30 Fresh TV. 2.00 Kitchen Nightmares. (M) 4.00 Ramsay’s 24 Hours To Hell And Back. (M)

NBN

(8, 80)

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

12.00 Budget Battlers. (PG) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (PG) 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 RBT. (M) 8.30 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.45 To Be Advised.

10.45 9News Late.

11.15 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 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 Morning Programs. 1.00

9GEM (82) Midsomer Murders. (PG)

3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 Movie: The Big Job. (1965) (G) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. (M) 8.30 Movie: The Full Monty. (1997) Robert Carlyle. (M) 10.20 Yes, Prime Minister.

11.20 Poirot. (PG) 12.30 My Favorite Martian.

1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: The Big Job. (1965) (G) 3.20 Explore. 3.30 Danger Man. (PG) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Surfing Aust. 8.30

Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Movie: My Sister’s Keeper.

(2009) (M) 2.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 2.30 Nanny.

(PG) 3.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 Addams Family.

5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. (PG) 6.30 Nanny. (PG) 7.30 Survivor 49.

(PG) 9.00 Movie: Into The Blue. (2005) (M) 11.20 Seinfeld. (PG) 12.20 Veronica Mars. (M) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9LIFE (84) 1.00 Unsellable Houses.

2.00 Home Town. 3.00 The Block. (PG) 4.00 Renovation 911. (PG) 5.00 Windy City Rehab.

(PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Find My Country House Canada.

(PG) 8.30 Fixer Upper. (PG) 9.30 My Lottery Dream Home. (PG) 10.30 Izzy Does It. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Find My Country House Canada. (PG) 2.00 Fixer Upper. (PG) 3.00 My Lottery Dream Home. (PG) 4.00 Izzy Does It. 5.00 Renovation 911. (PG)

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

The Magazine’s Puzzles Page PUZZLES

DOWN 1

Act of stealing other’s work (10) 2 Landslide (9) 4 Found (9) 5 Screen from sun (5) 6 Rigorous (6) 7 Shine (5) 8 Ballet skirt (4) 9 Cultivate plants (6) 14 Group of people with authority to govern (10) 16 Appalling (9) 18 Transmute (9) 21 Tour (6) 22 Babe (6) 24 Sneak (5) 25 Award (5) 26 Flat circular object (4)

9-LETTER

No. 299

Using the nine letters in the grid, how many words of four letters or more can you list?

The centre letter must be included and each letter may only be used once. No colloquial or foreign words. No capitalised nouns, apostrophes or plural nouns ending in ‘s’.

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30 words: Very good

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Today’s Aim: 20 words: Good

SOLUTION

3 10 11

Too quiet to be heard (9) Tranquil (4) Think again (10) Norway’s capital (4) Casserole (4) Benevolent (10)

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41 words: Excellent

CODEWORD

No. 289

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

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(pictured) starred as Sookie St. James in which television drama series?

Who of the following was not a wife of Zeus: Hera, Leto, Metis or Aphrodite?

Beginning with ‘G’, what is the name of the hearty stew that is the official cuisine of Louisiana, US? Robert Smith is the lead singer of which English rock band?

What is the name for the side of the triangle opposite from the right angle?

6 LETTERS COBRAS COERCE SHEAVE SLEEVE

EASY

8 1 7 4 9 8 9 1 9 2 8 7 2 1 5 4 3 6 8 2 4 6 7 8 1 4 8 8 2 1 6 4

8 LETTERS DELUSION SERENEST TEMPERED UNMANNED

1909 | PUZZLES AND PAGINATION ©

No. 298

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.

MEDIUM

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3 2 5 2

WORD SEARCH

QUICK QUIZ 1. Melissa McCarthy

4 LETTERS ACES BAWL BITS EPIC LESS ODDS ODES PASS PLUM

7 LETTERS COOLERS DEGRADE INTRUDE LATTICE NOISING PATENTS

SWATS THEME TINGE TOLLS TUNED ULTRA USAGE

POISE PUPIL RADII RAISE RASPS RESIN RODEO ROUTS SAGAS SEEPS SENSE SLATS SLITS SLOPS

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MEDIUM

6. ‘He was soon borne away

by the waves, and lost in darkness and distance’ is the final line of which famous gothic novel?

7. Julia Roberts played which US environmental activist in a 2000 film?

8. What pivotal event in world history took place on November 9, 1989?

9. Which French writer and philosopher is generally credited as being the father of the essay genre?

10. Clove hitch, butterfly loop, sheet bend and carrick bend are all types of what?

No. 209

F O R M U L A M T A T M E A N H E G E O M E T R Y M A T D I R A D I A N S L I M I T D S E C O D S A V E R A G E A S I V M D I F F E R E N T I A B L E D I V E R G E L G P L A N E N S C I R C L E L L C O N I C N T U S E T H P I E Z E R O G U S B O P E N A P R U L E I E M M I R M T X R S A M U S C S B O C S O E I I E T A X I S Q E O C O D M A T R I X G D C U R T R N A Q O Y F O O R U U A M H I E L A E P O L E S E B R O S P H E R E D I R E C T E E N

Can you find all the words listed?

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

ADD AVERAGE AXIS CIRCLE CLASS CONIC CUBE CUBIC DIFFERENTIABLE DIRECT DIVERGE DIVISOR ELLIPSE EVEN NUMBER FORMULA

GEOMETRY INDEX LIMIT LOGIC MATRIX MEAN MODAL MODE OPEN PARITY PI PLANE POLE QED RADIANS

RATIO RESIDUE ROOT RULE SET SIGN SMOOTH SPHERE SQUARE SUM TRIANGLE ZERO

SECRET MESSAGE: Mathematics is the music of reason

Soup ingredient with ham (3) Tenacious (10) Resolute (7) Stone fruit (7)

C O O L E R S

CODEWORD: 1 = M, 2 = D, 3 = L, 4 = Y, 5 = W, 6 = X, 7 = I, 8 = H, 9 = P, 10 = A, 11 = E, 12 = G, 13 = S, 14 = N, 15 = K, 16 = O, 17 = Z, 18 = B, 19 = T, 20 = J, 21 = U, 22 = C, 23 = R, 24 = F, 25 = Q, 26 = V

1

cent, cider, cinder, cite, cited, credit, cretin, cried, crude, cruet, curd, cure, cured, curie, curt, cute, cuter, cutter, dice, dicer, direct, duct, dunce, ecru, edict, eruct, iced, incur, induce, induct, nice, nicer, rice, runic, tinct, tincture, TINCTURED, trice, truce, tunic, uric

12 13 15 17 19 20

ACROSS

5 LETTERS ACRID AGREE ALERT ARISE AURAL AVAIL CACHE CHIRP DOOMS DOONA DOTES EDGES EMITS ENACT ERASE GENUS GRAPE IRATE LAPSE LARVA LIKES LINER LURCH OASES OCCUR ONSET OUTDO PARKA PAUSE

SOLUTION

Atlantic (7)

28 Work (7) 29 Economic system (10) 30 Masticate (3)

SCAN SUIT TACT TAPE WEST

SOLUTION

animals (9)

27 Island in the North

3 LETTERS ACT ADS ALL COO ELM ERA GEE ICE IDS IMP LEE LEG MOW OHM OIL OVA SEE SPA SUE TAP URN VET WAG WEB

No. 208

4 6 2 5 9 1 7 3 8 9 7 3 4 8 2 6 5 1 1 8 5 3 7 6 2 9 4 7 9 8 6 3 4 1 2 5 3 1 6 2 5 7 8 4 9 2 5 4 8 1 9 3 7 6 6 3 1 7 4 5 9 8 2 8 4 9 1 2 3 5 6 7 5 2 7 9 6 8 4 1 3

23 Scrutinise (4) 25 Seasonal movement of

WORDFIT

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No. 299

S L I T S P O I S E S W A T S L I N E R C A C H E A U R A L U L T R A A G R E E G R A P E A C T E L M R E S I N I M P S H E A V E T U N E D O D E S D E G R A D E S P A O D D S A C E S U S A G E S U I T T E M P E R E D C O O C O O L E R S N O I S I N G B A W L S U E U N M A N N E D E P I C L E S S R A S P S S E E L A T T I C E T A P E R O U T S C O E R C E P A U S E W E B O H M O V A L A R V A T I N G E R A D I I D O T E S A L E R T L I K E S S L A T S O N S E T S L O P S

CROSSWORD

ANSWERS: 1. Gilmore Girls 2. Aphrodite 3. Gumbo 4. The Cure 5. Hypotenuse 6. Frankenstein 7. Erin Brockovich 8. The Fall of the Berlin Wall 9. Michel de Montaigne 10. Knots

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Happy Birthday!

October 23, 2025 Happy 5th birthday to Josie Gavin.

October 26, 2025 Happy 9th birthday to Kruiz McCann.

Thursday, October 23, 2025

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What’s on in October and November

2025 October and November

Sun

Mon

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1 Child Under 12 Eats Free Sunday Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

Wee Waa Markets, 9am-1pm @ 65-67 Rose St. Rising Sun Film Society, Moree - “Lee” - 6:30pm, @ RSL War Museum.

Annual Rose Show @ Smithurst Theatre, Gunnedah, 9am-1pm.

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Tue

Wed

Sat

Flamenco Flamenco

by Arte Kanela, 7pm @ Gunnedah Town Hall.

Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am12pm.

$20!

Narrabri Shire Community Radio AGM, 7pm @ the 2MAXFM Studio.

Guest Speaker @ Gunnedah Shire Library: Best selling author Peter Watt, 12pm. Bookings essential.

Namoi Care Connect AGM, 5:30pm @ 48 Cowper St, Wee Waa.

Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah!

Only $17!

Newell Advocacy AGM, 5:30pm at 1/63 Maitland St, Narrabri.

Small Business Month Workshop, 11am-1pm @ The Crossing Theatre.

Breeza Progress Association AGM, 9:30am @ Breeza Hall.

Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah!

Only $24!

Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am-12pm.

Narrabri View Club AGM, 11am for 11:30 meeting, 12pm lunch @ The Monterey Cafe.

26

27

Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only $20!

Summit Community Services Inc. AGM, 5:30pm @ 5/116 Barwan St, Narrabri.

28

Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $17!

29

2

1 Child Under 12 Eats Free Sunday Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah + Lawn Bowls Charity Day, 1pm.

Moree Markets, 7am12:30pm @ Jellicoe Park, Moree.

3

4

Melbourne Cup Luncheon - Bookings essential. Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $17!

Wee Waa & District Pony Club Inc. Melbourne Cup Day 2025, 11am @ Wee Waa Showground.

Tickets on sale.

Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Surf & Turf @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Gunnedah RDA, enquiries 0427 293 692.

Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am12pm.

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1 Child Under 12 Eats Free Sunday Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

1 Child Under 12 Eats Free Sunday Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

Narrabri & District Jr Rugby League AGM, 11am @ the RSL Auditorium.

Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only $20!

ArtsNational - Georgina Bexon, “Koh-i-Noor” 7pm @ The Crossing Theatre, Cinema 1, Narrabri.

Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only $20!

Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $17!

Narrabri & District Tennis Assoc AGM, 6:30pm @ the Clubhouse.

Narrabri & District Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting, 6-8pm @ Narrabri RSL Club.

Narrabri Meals on Wheels AGM, 5:30pm @ the Meals on Wheels office.

Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Gunnedah Rugby Club Ltd AGM, 6:30pm @ Gunnedah Rugby Clubhouse.

5

Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

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Fri

21

Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only

22

Thu Surf & Turf @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

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Surf & Turf @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Narrabri Shire Hospitality Industry Summit 2025, 2pm5pm @ The Crossing Theatre.

Registrations essential.

Wee Waa Community Complex Inc. AGM, 5:30pm @ The Presbyterian Church lounge room.

6

Surf & Turf @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

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Gunnedah RDA, enquiries 0427 293 692.

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Gunnedah RDA, enquiries 0427 293 692.

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Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am-12pm.

Narrabri Rotary Markets, behind No.2 and No.3 Ovals, (enter through The Crossing Theatre car park).

Chemical Cleanout - 8am11am @ Narrabri Waste Management Facility.

8

Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am-12pm.

The original Lonnie Lee - Live @ Club Gunnedah.

Verandah Saturday, 9:30am, home-made & baked goods @ The Craft Shop, 35 Dangar St, Narrabri.

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