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EDITORIAL

A year woven in words After 12 months covering news and events for the Coonabarabran Times, talented young journalist, Claudia Heaney, says the experience has been transformative both personally and professionally.

by CLAUDIA HEANEY F o r m e, 2 0 2 5 h a s been a massive year of g row th, change and possibility.

Following a hectic year completing the HSC in 2024 and managing other life hu rdles, I made the decision to apply for a position as a journalist at the Coonabarabran Times.

At the time, I had no idea what memories I was going to make and lessons I was goi ng to lea r n f rom s a y i n g ‘ ye s’ to t h e opportunity.

From nea r ly

I have had the o p p o r t u n i t y to f u e l my passion for writing ag r i cu ltu ra l a r ti cl es and deve l opi ng my personal writing style along the way.

This experience has truly shaped me and g iven me the confidence to take on my next chapter.

A s I have been reflecting on my time at the paper I am left smiling, knowing I got to be a part of the very fabric of our town.

Gratitude Being a journalist has taught me that every week is brimming with opportunity.

In any given

bogging my little Mazda on the way to a bull sale to dressing up as our fashionable editor, Kait Br itton, I have truly been in my element over the past 12 months.

To say I am going to miss coming to work a n d w r i t i n g fo r o u r incredible community each week is an understatement.

I h a ve m et s o m e incredible people and made lasting connections.

Having the privilege to wo r k alongside Lynne, Kait and Molly has been something I will forever be grateful for.

week, you can be interviewing sporting personal ities, a g r o n o m i s t s , eve nt organisers, to internationallyrenowned cattle breeders.

Being able tell their stories and hear the incredible tales from our local community has show n me not o n l y t h e b o u nt y o f talent we have here in Coona, but the strong sense of spirit we hold.

Week in, week out, I hear Coona regarded as “one of the last true country towns”.

Pride is plentiful in our little community.

N o m at te r w h at,

where you can for a better tomorrow.

Co m m u n i t y i s t h e fabric that we weave together.

Change Those who know m e, k n o w t h a t t h e l as t few yea r s have been any thi ng but straightforward.

This year has shown me that change is not about unravelling the fabric, but about weaving new threads into the pattern, building upon its resilience and design.

Support is the thread that holds everything together.

I have been luck y enough to have my

there a re people in your corner.

Seeing firsthand how people will show up for you when you need it is something that you cannot put a price on.

Telling the stories of locals has given me a new perspective on community and what makes ours so strong.

It is the devotion and work ethic shared by community members who come together and are committed to providing experiences for others that I find truly inspiring.

I have learned that bei ng a membe r of the community is doing what you can,

Transparency is a dirty word

POLICE NEWS A man has died following a single vehicle crash near Elong Elong About 2.30pm on Thursday, 27 November, emergency services were called to the Golden Highway, Elong Elong – approximately 20km west of Dunedoo – following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District were told a B-double had veered off the highway and crashed into an embankment, setting the truck alight.

Fire and Rescue NSW and the NSW Rural Fire Service extinguished the fire, and a nearby grass fire.

The truck driver, believed to be a man in his 30s, died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

A crime scene was established and investigations commenced into the circumstances of the accident, with the assistance of the Crash Investigation Unit.

The Golden Highway was closed in both directions between Dunedoo and Ballimore for some time following the accident.

A report will now be prepared for the Coroner.

Warrumbungle Shire Council remains silent on questions over governance concerns as community seeks clarity.

Warrumbungle Shire Council has declined to comment on a series of governance-related questions raised by the Coonabarabran Times fol low ing commun ity concer n about two un related matters involving elected representatives.

I n recent weeks, multiple residents have contacted the newspaper s e ek i n g i n for m at ion and reassurance after publicly-reported allegations involv ing one councillor, and a separate disciplinary notice issued by a federal regulatory body concerning the spouse of the mayor.

Residents have raised questions about transparency, conduct expectations and the potential for reputational impacts on Council.

G e ne r a l m a n a g e r, L i ndsay M ason , who h as be en on leave, provided a brief, written response after Council was asked whether it had been made aware of the matters and whether any steps had been taken to address community concern or uphold public confidence.

R ega rd i ng C r R ay Lewis, Mr Mason said only:

“ T his matter is cu r rently before the courts, and I have no f u r t he r c om ment t o make.”

On the issue relating to the spouse of mayor, Cr Kathryn Rindfleish, Mr Mason responded: “I have no comment a s t h i s i s a pr ivat e matter concerning Mr Rindfleish.”

Cr Rindfleish declined to comment when approached separately two weeks ago, instead referring the newspaper t o C o u n c i l ’s m e d i a policy, which designates the general manager as spokesperson f o r o p e r at i o n a l a nd administrative matters.

From the Office of Local Government The Coonabarabran T imes a lso sought general comment from the NSW Office of Local Government (OLG) about governance expectations when issues arise that may affect community confidence.

An OLG spokesperson emphasised that councils are independent, democraticallyelected bodies and are “ultimately accountable to their communities for the decisions they make.”

T he spokesperson said councillor conduct

i s gover ned by e ach c ou nc i l’s C o de of Conduct, which is based on the Model Code of C onduct prescr ibed under the Local Government (General) Regulation 2021.

“Councils are responsible for managing code of c onduc t c ompla i nts in the first instance,” the spokesperson said, add i ng that counci ls are required to report annually on complaint statistics, though not on the details of individual matters.

The OLG confirmed that c ou nci ls may refer matt ers t o the Office “under certain c i r c u mst a nc e s ,” a nd noted that anyone with concer ns about the conduct of councillors should raise them in writing with the general manager so they can be dealt with under the appropriate procedures.

Community concern continues While the allegations at issue relate t o sepa rate personal or legal matters and do not involve any findings

aga i nst the of f icia ls concer ned , residents who contacted the Times expressed unease a b o ut t he p o t e nt i a l impact on public trust a nd e x p e c t at ion s o f conduct for elected representatives.

Council has not issued a ny br oader publ ic statement addressing those concerns.

The Coonabarabran Times will continue to seek clarification from C ou nci l a nd pr ov ide upd at es as f u r ther i n formation becomes available.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR editor@coonabarabrantimes.com I am trying to visualise the volume of water worth $720 supplied by Warrumbungle Shire Council to a home in Coonabarabran over a four-month period.

I have been told that a water tower to accommodate such an amount of water would need to be 6-feet square and 150-feet high.

How do I impress upon the general manager of Council this size of such a water tower?

Particularly when the measurement of feet was replaced by metres on 14 February 1966.

T he n, a ‘f un’ i d e a occurred. As a foot equals 12 inches, if 150 people went to Subway in Coonabarabran and

• 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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support system grow even bigger this year.

I have never felt like just an employee at the Coona Times.

U n fo r t u n a te l y, a l l chapters come to an end.

For me, the Coonabarabran Times was never just a workplace.

It was a chance to stand alongside a team woven deeply into the fabric of this town’s history.

I will always cherish the privilege of b r i n g i n g t h e s to r i es of those around the Shire together, stitch by stitch.

each person bought a foot-long sub bread roll, or two six-inch subs, nicely wrapped, then the 150 people went to the Council building in Coona and laid their subs in a line along the footpath – that would be factual as well as visual; not only to the general manager, but everyone who saw such a sight.

Yes, I know. Silly, isn’t it? If you have a better idea of getting the general manager of the Warrumbungle Shire Council to face this ongoing issue of water bills, then let me know.

Yours etc., A. N. (Tony) Brain Coonabarabran 2357 (02.12.2025)

Vandalism at Coona’s number two oval Warrumbungle Shire Council is calling for community vigilance after fencing at Coonabarabran’s number two oval was vandalised last week.

The vandalism incident occurred around 4pm on Friday, 28 November, when two young males in school uniforms were observed kicking out fence panels.

A Council staff member working on a neighbouring oval witnessed the pair damaging the fence. When approached, the boys fled across the bridge and back towards the town centre.

T he i nc ident h a s be en reported to police.

Council estimates repairs will require two staff members a full day of work, costing approximately $98 0. T he damage also diverts workers from their scheduled duties, including mowing, street cleaning, bin servicing and general maintenance across the shire.

Council is urging residents to report any theft, vandalism or suspicious behaviour by contacting the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or lodging a report via the NSW Police Force Community Portal.

Council said it hopes the community will continue to take pride in local facilities and work together to keep shared spaces safe, clean and enjoyable for everyone.

Fencing at Coonabarabran’s number two oval sustained significant damage when targeted by vandals last week.

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Planning for the next big dry Warrumbungle and Gilgandra Shire Council delivered their first ‘Castlereagh Country Drought Resilience Planning Program’ showcase at Baradine Memorial Hall on 20 November.

by MOLLY SHANNON The t wo councils worked collaboratively to create the showcase after receiving g ove r n m e nt f u n d i n g aimed at helping rural communities prepare for the next major drought.

The showcase featured a panel of exper ts and professionals who helped answer questions and concerns, shedding light on new research and projects underway and offering resources to suppo r t d rought planning.

Pa n e l i s t s i n c l u d e d, Bede Young, commercial banking manager and rural manager of Rabobank; Brooke Watts, operations manager of B R A LC A ; D r A nt h o ny Kiem, hydroclimatologist and associate professor from Universit y of N ewca s tl e; Gab r iel l e Shult z, from the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMH); and D r And rew K rause, a resilience specialist from Projence and project manager for the Ca s t l e reag h Co unt r y D rought Resilience Program.

Panellists were selected to reflect the pillars of the councils’ d ro ug ht p l a n, w ith a fo cu s o n i n n ovat i o n, technology and social

sharing.

Local influencer Katie Nash, of ‘First Time Farmer’ fame, emceed the event and said the information delivered was worthwhile and helpful fo r the community. “ I b e l i eve c o u n t r y co m m u n it i es a re th e best and it’s because we are so resilient. It’s because that drought, u n f o r t u n a t e l y, h a s completely rew i red us to be that way, but if anything’s to come from today it is to be in touch with your community – stay connected, ask for information and do the research and try and be as prepared as possible,” Mrs Nash said.

“Our panellists were absolutely incredible, I feel like a lot of people will be able to take from the knowledge and i n s i g ht s t h a t t h ey’ve sha red w ith us today and be better prepared for the next drought. “ I ’m m a r r i e d t o a farmer and I’m tr ying to be a farmer, and the resources they’ve shared today I will be looking at to resea rch myself and see how that can be implemented in our operation and what it can do for us.”

Panellist, Dr Anthony Kiem has been wo r k i n g c l o s e l y w i t h

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both counci l s on the Castlereagh Regional Drought Resilience Plan, meeting with locals and conducting sur veys to under stand how best to support communities preparing for drought.

“Out of that Regional Drought Resilience Plan there were something like 30 projects identified, with three of them being s h o r t l i s te d a n d t h e n funded,” Dr Kiem said.

“One of projects is on an online groundwater too l k it, w h i ch w i l l be available to tell people where the existing groundwater bores are, where there’s potential fo r new g roundwate r bores and what sort of access to groundwater there is. The reason that’s impo r tant is because when there’s a drought, the surface water’s zero, but there are some resources there in the groundwater that could help people get through drought.

“So that’s one. The other is a communications’ project about how to develop a d rought resilience plan and what might be involved in that.

“The third one is the workshop that we are at here today.”

Dr Kiem and the co u n ci l s a re h o p ef u l that future workshops, like the one held on 20

November, will follow.

“This was just the first lot of projects,” Dr Kiem said. “ W h e n we d i d t h e Regional Drought Resilience Plan, people asked again and again for more of these events and not to occur when the d rought happens – because when that happens, people a re busy dealing with the drought.

“So the good time to have workshops about drought- resilience

planning is when you’re not in drought, so then you can put plans in place to deal w ith t h e d ro u g ht w h e n i t eventuates.”

The showcase appeared to be largely a success, w ith many at tendees finding the information and resou rces useful.

H o w e v e r, o n e p o i n t of contention was the t i m i n g o f t h e eve nt, which clashed with harvest.

Acknowledging

how difficult it can be to get farmers off farm i n no r ma l ti mes, l et alone during drought, o rg a n i se r s ex p l a i n ed that 20 November was the date available that aligned with the grant funding requirements.

To h e l p b r i d g e th e gap, the Showcase was recorded and filmed, with plans to turn it into a podcast episode to be re l ea sed o n both th e Wa r r u m b u n g l e and Gilgandra Council websites.

“It was definitely very informative and worth accessing, ver y much so,” attendee Elizabeth Tomlinson said.

“I’d recommend to anybody who couldn’t get here to try and listen to the recording when it is released, because there is quite a bit of information there that’s well worth hearing.”

The Drought Resilience Showcase podcas t i s expected to be released early next year.

Dr Andrew Krause, Brooke Watts, Kaitie Nash, Bede Young, Dr Anthony Kiem and Gabrielle Shultz, presenters at the Castlereagh Country Drought Resilience Planning Program’ showcase held at Baradine.

Students bridge past and future in centenary challenge The spirit of invention was alive in Baradine when local school students were invited to tackle a unique STEM challenge inspired

by Australia’s military engineering past.

by LIZ CUTTS

Engineer, Kevin Tighe was delighted with the creativity of students when he judged the Baradine Memorial Hall centenary engineering challenge.

Using simple mat er ia ls a nd str ic t specifications, the young builders were asked to create sturdy, militarys t yle br id g e s , wh i le learning how wartime eng i neers combi ned ingenuity and resilience.

T he B a r ad i ne a nd District Progress Association sponsored challenge, held to commemorate the centenary of the town’s memorial hall, invited s t udent s t o work i n teams to design, build and test model bridges.

Each age group tackled a bridge challenge suited to their level, inspired by real-life engineering pr oblems solved by wartime engineers.

The challenge attracted a strong field of entr ies f r om both Baradine Central School and St John’s Primary School, with students competing across junior, intermediate and senior divisions.

Association president, Ted Hayman praised the students’ efforts, describing the engineering challenge as an outstanding success. “ T h i s c omp e t it i o n not on ly showcased the talent within our local schools, but also honoured the ingenuity of the military engineers our hall commemorates,” he said, “To see such enthusiasm from students at all levels – junior, intermediate and senior – was inspiring.

T h e i r c r e at i v it y, pr oblem- s olv i ng a nd teamwork were exactly wh at we hop e d t h i s centena r y activ ity would encourage, and the quality of the bridges produced was exceptional.”

C ompetition judge, Kevin Tighe said it was a privilege to see the outcome of Baradine’s bridge-building challenge.

“A challenge with any bridge project is building

a structure that spans from one side to the other at minimum cost,” he said.

“Some of the students were challenged to build a model bridge that could carry a minimum load and span a minimum distance. Other students were asked to build a br idge that cou ld be transported and easily put t ogether on site.

Others were asked to build a pontoon bridge. “ It wa s cle a r t h at s t udent s r e s e a r c he d bridges and understood what was required. Many models were creative in their construction, while others relied on using lots of materials. The more impressive models were those that used minimum amounts of materials and bridge components that were carefully pieced together to form uniform shapes, a nd those that were ne at a nd ele g a nt i n appearance.

“It was a pleasure to be part of the students’

bridge-building challenge at Baradine and I think the students wou ld h ave h ad f u n put t i n g t he br id g e s together.”

Winners Junior engineers were asked to build a floating pontoon that would hold a toy car for 10 seconds.

T he w inners were: First – St John’s School green group of Archie, Cha rlotte, M a r ti n, Charley, Billie, Georgie a nd Pat r ic k ; H i g h ly Commended – Baradine Central School team of Kadisha and Mitchell; and Most Innovative – Baradine Central School team of Axl and Levi.

I ntermed iate engineers were asked to constr uct a ‘quick to build’ modular B a i ley- st yle d br id ge t h at c ou ld hold one k i lo g r a m o f wei g ht .

T he w inners were: F irst – the Baradine Centra l S chool team of Aviana, Charlotte, Ja xson a nd Ham ish; Highly Commended – St

John’s Primary School team of Felicity, Albie, Freya, Ella and Charlie; a nd Most I n novative – B a r ad i ne C e nt r a l School team of Nevah, Mackenzie, Tiara and Sarah.

Senior eng ineers wer e a ske d t o bu i ld a he av y- dut y T r u s s bridge that could hold 2.5kg in weight. T he winners were: First – the Baradine Central School team of David a nd Wi l l iam; H igh ly Commended – Baradine Central School team of Bronwyn and Fiona; and Most Innovative – the Baradine Central School team of Donte, Aurupa and Boeh.

Jamie Chaffey, Federal M em b er for Pa rke s , presented the winners with their prizes at the Baradine Remembrance Day s er v ic e held on Tuesday, 11 November.

All competition entries are currently on display at the P i lliga Forest Discovery Centre.

COONA JOCKEY CLUB RESIN WORKSHOP FUNDRAISER: FRIDAY, 21 NOVEMBER

Indi and Joy Williams enjoyed working on their resin projects.

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Catriona Hardy working on her Lazy Susan.

Mel Evans had fun catching up with others at the workshop.

Kids get crafty Fireworks to return this Chrissy for Spectacular The Lighthouse Coffee Cafe will host its first kids’ Christmas craft markets this Saturday, 6 December.

by CLAUDIA HEANEY To d at e , 10 s t a l l s have been booked for the market – the first of its kind – that will showcase the talent of our young community members.

Crafted items including artworks, felted de c orat ion s , sew i ng, metalwork, jewellery, baked goods and more will be available, along with face painting by The Painted Blossom.

L i g ht hou s e C of fe e Cafe owner and event orga n i ser, C h r i st i ne Mackintosh said the idea sparked from workshops she had hosted at the cafe during the school holidays. “ P r ev iou sly, I have organ ised cra f t workshops in the cafe over the school holiday breaks where kids have made some beauti ful little fai r y houses

and done a lot of rug painting,” she said.

“I’ve met some really creative kids in those workshops and my own daughter loves making stuff.

“The space gives kids the freedom to share and celebrate their creativity.

They all dream of having their own little shop, so I just wanted to provide a platform where they can be with their peers and do that.”

The markets encourage children to step into their creative side and let their imagination run wild. “ I think when kids get told they can’t do something or they don’t do something very well, it kind of stamps out a flame,” Christine said.

“So, it’s important to celebrate creativity and encourage kids to use their imagination. It’s a catalyst for conversation

and connection.”

T he b enef it s f r om encouraging creativity are plentiful, however, Christine said mindfulness is a large element, allowing children to decompress. “ It relaxes your mind. For kids, looking at screens a l l of the time can be rea l ly overstimulating,” she said. “ Work ing w ith tangible materials has a peacefulness about it.”

C h r i st i ne b el ieve s there is room for creativity to continue to grow at the cafe.

“Come along, bring cash and support our crafty kids,” she said.

“You might find some bespoke little Christmas s t o c k i n g s t u f fer s or gifts that are unique, m ad e r i g ht h e r e i n Coonabarabran!”

The Coonabarabran Christmas Spectacular is set to return for its eighth year on Saturday, 13 December, with organisers promising an evening full of festive cheer, community spirit and a few new adjustments to keep the much-loved fireworks in the program.

E v e n t o r g a n i s e r, Paula Duggan said the Christmas Spectacular h a d g row n s te a d i l y since it began in 2018 a n d n ow a t t ra cte d hundreds of locals and visitors each year. “ We’ve g ot m o r e than 20 stalls booked, carols from 7pm and, of course, a visit from Santa and the Grinch, with support from our wonderful emergency services,” she said.

Fireworks, first i nt ro d u ce d i n 2 0 21, will again light up the n i g ht s k y, a l t h o u g h in a slightly modified

format.

Organisers have had to overcome several h u rd l es o ut l i n e d by War r umbungle Shi re Council, including restrictions on certain fireworks, particularly large aerial shells.

“The committee has fought hard to have f i rewo r k s a n d ove r c o m e t h e obstacles placed on them by r ules and regulations from War r umbungle Shi re Council,” Paula said.

"But our pyrotechnic team assures us the display will still be

magnificent, and we’re ve r y g ratefu l to the people who stepped u p to h e l p m a ke i t happen.”

To allow the show to go ahead, the event has shifted to number three oval, with entry through number one oval.

“The move was simply the best way to ensure we could safely hold fireworks again this year,” she said.

Pa u l a a l s o u r g e d residents to secure pets and livestock around 8.30pm, ahead of the display.

She thanked sponso r s But te r Hai r & Co, Ro b W i l l i a m s Contracting, and t h e W i l l i a m s fa m i l y for helping bring the S p e c ta c u l a r to l i fe once again.

“It really is a communit y- d r iven event, and we couldn’t do it without their support,” she said.

The Coonabarabran Christmas Spectacular begins at 5pm on Saturday, 13 December with markets, followed by carols at 7pm. Entry by gold-coin donation.

ARTIST PROFILE: WILL HAWKINS Will Hawkins has been busy behind the welder creating a range of sustainable garden art from recycled materials for the kids’ craft markets at the Lighthouse Café, where his work – alongside pieces from other young, talented stallholders – will be available this Saturday, 6 December.

Tell us what you have made for the markets? I make metal art and fire pits. I have made wreaths, reindeer, a cow-head wall hanging and sausage dogs!

How did you get the idea to make your sculptures? Dad was working on a guy named Gary Cooper’s property. He gave him a metal dog he had made and I wanted to make it myself.

How long have you been doing metal work for? Around two months.

What has been your favourite part about preparing for the markets?

I like tinkering around in the shed and making money.

What is your favourite thing you have made for the markets? Probably the fire pit. It is the most expensive!

How did you source your materials? I get my metal from anyone I know who has spare scrap metal and horseshoes.

Why is it important to use recycled materials? It is better for the world.

What would you say to kids who want to make things but don’t know where to start? Anyone can make stuff; they probably have the materials lying around in their shed. People often throw out things and later realise what they could have made with it.

What are you looking forward to the most for the markets? Making money so I can buy a VR headset.

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Santa and the Grinch will be helping bring some cheer (and fear) to the Christmas Spectacular next weekend.

IN FOCUS: ST LAWRENCE’S DEBUTANTE BALL

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Deb tradition lives on Communities such as Coonabarabran have kept the centuries-old tradition of the debutante alive, but the meaning of the illustrious ‘Deb’ has changed drastically from what the first-ever Debutante Ball represented.

by MOLLY SHANNON Beginning in the 1700s as a response to England’s split from the Catholic church, families needed a way to introduce their unmarried daughters to society, thus the debutante ball was created.

The debutante ball proved to be highly popular with high society and eventually made its way to the United States where its influence is still seen, with events such as the Cotillion Ball and even the modern-day prom.

In Australia, the debutante ball became a nation-wide event for young girls of society, but lost mainstream popularity in the late 80s and early 90s. However, rural communities have taken the deb and made it their own.

For many girls growing up in a rural town, making their debut

has been a major part of their life. Whether they’ve watched siblings participate, helped set up or cater, heard stories around town, or seen the photos in the paper, to many the deb is a big deal and considered a rite of passage.

In Coonabarabran, hosting rights for the deb ball have most recently alternated between the St Lawrence’s Catholic Church and MacKillop, with the girls who participate typically aged between 16-17.

The young ladies choose their partners them and then spend weeks lear ning their dances and months finding the perfect dress – which can be harder than it seems.

But the deb isn’t just about the young girls, it is a whole community effort: local caterers, volunteers, photographers, decorators and seamstresses all play

a part in ensuring the per fect the night of nights.

Jenna Flood, coowner of the Coona Bakery, has been volunteering to teach dance to the debutantes and their partners for the past six years. She said participating in the deb was a rewarding experience that has helped her connect with the community and meet local youth.

“I’m a professional dance teacher and I was sourced to be the dance teacher and provide choreography for the presentation of the deb about six years ago,” Jenna said.

“I really enjoy meeting some wonderful, new young people that you normally wouldn’t come in contact with.

“It’s an opportunity to do something voluntary for the community in an area of interest that I love, and it fills that dance cup that you

can’t really do when you own a bakery!”

Jenna loves being able to open the door to dance for teens who may not have gravitated toward it on their own.

“The girls are at that crucial age where it’s important that they have a chance to bond with the community, and it’s nice to see them connecting with each other as well as their chosen partners for the evening,” she said.

“And I think its great having their families around them in a setting that’s not sport or school – just a nice little social evening where they can connect with the community, their friends and their partners, all surrounded by their families.”

Dance doesn’t come easily to everyone and it can be hard to break the debs and their partners out of their shell, but Jenna said she enjoys

the challenge.

“As their dance teacher it’s a rewarding prospect being able to really give them some skills that they might not have ever been exposed to,” Jenna said.

“Some of the participants try to hide away in the beginning, but then really come to light in the end, and you typically have some people who do have a dance background and they just shine from the get go, but they can also really lift the troops.

“I guarantee, in the last six years I’ve gone from moans and groans to smiles in the end, because they really do end up enjoying themselves and connecting through dance and movement.”

A great deal of planning that goes into the deb, from the t h e m e , t h e d i n n e r, p re s e n t a t i o n o f t h e debutantes, organising a photographer and

time slots. It is a big task that requires someone who knows how it works inside and out…enter Michelle Brady.

Michelle has been a part of the deb ball team for 10 years and the organiser and coordinator for seven.

“When I was helping the deb in a small way I remembered how much I loved ballroom dancing, well any dancing really, and as I’m working with youth as a profession I thought it was the perfect opportunity to put together the two things I enjoy most,” Michelle said “The deb gives the girls an opportunity to wear a beautiful dress and fancy jewellery, to legitimately be the centre of attention – something often missing with people living such hectic lives; it’s a time for them to shine!”

While the major focus was on the young ladies,

Will Giovas and Britney Andrews.

Tristan Nielsen and Sophie Frazer.

Roman Tailby and Maddison Amiet.

Harry Mathews and Brianna Watton.

Max Foster and Cheyenne Nielsen.

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Dean Mills and Klancy Owers.

Michelle ensures the boys are just as included.

“I think the deb ball is for all the young people,” Michelle said.

“I try to make it as much about the boys as the girls and I think the boys really love it. A few start off uncomfortable, but we try to make it fun and they certainly bring their fun to it – they mostly catch on pretty quickly.”

This year, 15 local girls participated in the debutante ball hosted

by St Lawrence’s Catholic Church. It was viewed as a successful night, with many dancing until the wee hours of the morning.

“I know Jenna and I love the way the young people evolve and really work on their moves to get things right,” Michelle said.

“On the night we are like two mums – just so very proud of them.”

IN FOCUS: ST LAWRENCE’S DEBUTANTE BALL

Brody Hinton and Katrina Whittall.

Orlando Kershaw and Lakiah Chatfield.

Callum Hopkinson and Kiera Wardley.

Zane Jenner and Brooklyn McWhirter.

Chas Jaeger and Jasmine Watton.

Kalan Hinton and Macey Harris.

Beau Hinton and Layla Dickinson.

William Wilson and Maggie Shannon.

James Karavas and Zoe Wark.

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Photos: Tim Fay

Photo: Xanthe McRae

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AROUND THE SCHOOLS Coonabarabran Public As the term draws to an end, plans for celebration and Christmas festivities are eventuating.

We had a very quiet start to the week with Years 5 and 6 away at Tea Gardens, having a blast at the beach.

While Years 5 and 6 are away, Year 2 are enjoying being part of the primary playground, and they are loving their new play areas.

Speaking of new play areas, we have certainly been enjoying our new playground decorations.

We now have sna kes and ladders, alphabets, numbers and a map of Australia, just to mention a few. They will certainly make our playground more fun!

Yea r 6 has several days of transition to high school classes and are loving every minute of

their time up there.

Science was a very fun lesson with Mrs Eshman,

where they built boats that actually sailed and were very buoyant. It

was thoroughly enjoyed by all – and didn’t we feel grown up!

Year 6 enjoying a science lesson at Coonabarabran High School.

Yuri Heywood playing snakes and ladders.

CPS Stars of the Week: Claude Mallison, Boston Stanton, Payton Walker and Lilly Player.

Brielle Redman loving the new playground decorations at CPS.

Saint Lawrence’s Theatre excursion O n F r id ay, 21 November, students from Kindergarten to Year 6 enjoyed a whole-school excursion to the theatre in Tamworth to see a unique twist on a classic tale.

The students departed school at 9am and after a refreshing recess break in a local park, took a stroll down the main street to the historic Capital Theatre.

On offer was a performance of ‘Beanstalk’, a hilarious retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk told entirely from the perspective of the giant.

T he students were captivat ed as they stepped into the giant’s ‘cloud-making kitchen’, watching as he cooked up carrots, made fluffy clouds and created a comical mess with various fruits and vegetables while sharing stories of his not-so-easy life in the clouds.

Following the lively performance, the students had the opportunity to participate in a question-

and-answer session with the per for mer s . T he teachers noted that the students asked fantastic questions, demonstrating their engagement with t h e s h o w ’s c r e at i v e interpretation.

The performance was a hit with the entire student body, who thoroughly enjoyed the interactive and humorous approach to the well-known story.

Staff members extend their thanks to all students for their e x c e l l e nt b e h av i o u r th r oughout the tr ip, ensuring an enjoyable day was had by everyone involved.

Water safety Students f rom St Lawrence’s participated i n a n en g a g i n g a nd highly important twoday water safety program on Monday and Tuesday 24-25 November, as part of the school’s sports curriculum.

The program, designed to equip children from Kindergarten through to Year 6 with essential lifesaving skills, featured qualified instructors and a professional lifeguard

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from Platform and Co., Narrabri.

The students embraced the opportunity to learn

about potential water hazards, how to respond i n e me r g e n c ie s a nd general safety protocols

around pools and natural water bodies.

I nstr uctors were impressed by the

St Lawrence’s enjoyed a whole-school excursion to Tamworth.

students’ enthusiasm and preparedness, with everyone remembering their swimming gear.

Cong ratulations to students who managed to overcome their fear of water during the lessons.

AROUND THE SCHOOLS Tooraweenah Public

Tooraweenah Preschool We have had a busy few weeks lately, with children enjoying a range of activities with our weekly ‘OT’ games that we do in a round-robin sequence, practicing on our skills in a range of ways.

We’ve focused on Balance and Confidence in Movement; Eye/Hand Co-Ordination; Motor Planning and now we are working on Upper Body Strength and Stability and Fine Motor Coordination. Activities that we’ve enjoyed together include bowling, pouring water from one container to another, going from smallest to biggest and back again, ladder walks, hopscotch, animal walks, backwards and forwards runs, zig-zag trains (going around witches hats), tunnel ball, over-andunder ball, wheelbarrow races, commando crawls, basketball toss and many other activities, both inside and outside.

Our garden is growing, much to the delight of the children, with some regular checking, and taste testing, of our snowpeas and strawberries, and the sight of our flowering sunflowers has been amazing. We have loved playing with our new sandpit sink that was rebuilt by the Gilgandra Men’s Shed, with cooking back on the menu in the sandpit.

With the hot weather,

the water tubs have been very popular, with friends enjoying a refreshing ‘hose down’ to help cool down at times while we have been watering the garden.

Friends loved riding the bikes underneath the ‘water bridge’ and everyone feels refreshed after a nice cool ZooperDooper icy-pole during our play outside.

We’ve started our Christmas crafts and making our Christmas surprises for our families, and we are getting ready for our annual Christmas Concert and Party in the Park on Friday, 12 December. This year our story is ‘Hey Diddle Duddle’ – a different ‘take’ on the nursery rhyme ‘Hey Diddle Diddle’, with the perfect number of characters in it for our preschool friends. We have a new dance to share with you, some new songs to sing and also our favourites that the children have listed/requested for our concert.

Children have been using their vivid imaginations throughout our day, creating some fabulous ‘inventions’ at the ‘busy table’, which have then provoked some great imaginative play in our room, at both the home corner and the blue mat, where there has been a lot of farming happening: with bales of hay being delivered

for the stock, harvest in full swing, chaser bin drivers busy and lots of meals for all the harvest workers being cooked in the home-corner.

We even have a ‘phone your order delivery to the paddock’ café operating at these busy times! There have been weddings and parties and workmen involved in lots of dramatic play that has expanded and taken over the entire room – it’s been a blast!

We’ve loved our weekly shared reading time with Tooraweenah Public School friends each Thursday. Thank you to all of our friends at school for this amazing experience.

Recently, we hosted a fabulous puppet show, ‘Rudolph’s Recruits’, with the team from Meerkat Productions. Preschool friends certainly enjoyed this, along with our excursion to Gilgandra where we saw Henry and Bill’s grandfather’s aircraft at the hanger, had a play and lunch at the park and visited the Gilgandra Library for a special session just for us!

We are looking forward to our end-ofyear celebrations and are grateful to all our families and friends who have supported Tooraweenah Preschool throughout the year.

Swimming for PE Our students had a fantastic opportunity to showcase their swimming skills at the Caravan Park Pool. The beautiful weather made it the perfect setting for both groups to enjoy their time in the water.

These sessions provided an excellent warm-up and confidencebu i ld i n g e x p e r ie n c e ahead of Swim School week. We look forward to seeing the students continue to develop their skills in the water.

Walking tour of

Tooraweenah Despite an imminent storm cutting our exc u r sion shor t , the K /1 /2 students had a wonderful time explor ing the r ich history of Tooraweenah on their recent walking tour around the village.

Accompanied by Mrs Lummis, Mrs Quilter and Miss Larkin (work experience), the students managed to visit five i mp or t a nt h ist or ic a l locations – all situated on the north side of the To orawe en a h C r e ek .

These sites included the

Amelia Hutchison with her 3D printed car

Fun outdoor play at Tooraweenah Preschool.

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Students on the Tooraweenah Historic Walking Tour.

Anglican Church next to the school, Tooraweenah Public School, the site of Cecil Arthur Buter’s residence (1931), the site of AEH Garling’s Commercial Store (1894), the second Post Office (1911).

A special thank you goes to Brooke French, who generously shared the history of her home, formerly the second Post Office, with the children.

She talked about the old telephone switchboard that used to be a part of the bu i ld i ng. Her insights made the visit

even more memorable.

Technology lessons with Petria This term, our students have been on an exciting jou r ney of creativ ity a nd eng i neer i ng i n technology class. They are designing custom vehicles for LEG O minifigures using Tinkercad and bringing their creations to life with a 3D printer. We a re proud to see ou r students’ imagination and technical skills come together in this handson learning experience!

Jack Hicks with his 3D printed car.

AROUND THE TRAPS

Peter Nelson’s

WEATHER WATCH Tropical cyclones affecting the Top End or the northern part of the Kimberley region of Western Australia very often leads to severe heat-wave conditions in our region a few days later.

In early January of 1939, a tropical cyclone of moderate streng th led to fierce heatwave cond itions in both V i c t o r i a a n d N S W. There were record high t e mp e r at u r e s up t o 45.8 degrees on Black F r id ay, 13 Ja nu a r y, i n Melb ou r ne a nd a r e c or d 5 0 .7 de g r e e s at Wilcannia on Wednesday, 11 January.

On 30 December 1954, a strong tropical cyclone wiped out Port Hedland and quickly moved inland and setup he at wave c ond it ion s up to 40.7 degrees on Sunday, 2 January 1955 i n Melbou r ne. T here were bushfires on the Mornington Peninsular, which had dried up after excessive rainfalls from the end of October to early December 1954.

T h e h e at r e a c h e d C o o n a b a r a br a n a nd nea rby centres, w ith 38 to 40-degree temperatu res du r i ng mid January 1955, with heavy rainfalls by 24 January.

Tropical Cyclone Fina has contributed to nearrecord heat for November i n Q ueensla nd a nd N S W. M a n y p l a c e s have recently had their

hottest November nights on record, mainly along the Qld coast.

Townsville recorded 2 7. 9 de g r e e s , wh ic h equalled the 1988 November record in over 100 years of records.

Mackay recorded 27.1 deg r e es , the hot t est November night in 100 years of records – just above the prev ious hottest November nights of 1947, 1971 and 2021.

Cairns recorded 27.3 deg r e es , the hot t est November night since 27.4 degrees in 2008.

T h is led t o a ver y hot summer in Victoria a nd N S W a nd pa r t s of Qld , but welc ome heavy rain fell in NSW – Coonabarabran had 140mms rainfall.

Melbourne has r e c orded it s wet t e st November with 128mms since 1992, after a wet October.

It’s very interesting to know that the summer of 1992-93 was warmer than normal, w ith above-average rainfalls and more thunderstorms than usual in Victoria and NSW, However, it was drier and hotter in outback Qld at Roma and adjacent towns.

WEDNESDAY GOLF T r ish L ithgow has c o n t i nu e d w i t h h e r w i n n i ng strea k. She and Elaine Gardiner played on Wednesday, 1 2 N o v e m b e r, b o t h retu r n i ng excel lent scores – Trish with 43 points and Elaine 38.

O n Wed nesd ay, 2 6 November, five ladies contested the stableford event, with Trish coming in again with 38 points on a count back from Kerrie Ward.

We are also excited w it h t he nu m b e r o f ladies who have put their hand up to take part in next year’s pennants competition.

Not a lot of activity on Wednesday competitions – we at her, i nju r ie s , holidays etc. However, we w i l l c ont i nue t o compete in the stableford events, hopefully with enough players to make it a competition.

T he lad ies have st a r t ed pl ay i ng at times different to the pr og ra mmed ti me of 8.30am, so if you are wa nti ng a game a nd can’t make 8.30, get a partner and play at a time convenient for you.

Upcoming events 6 December – Roach’s Ha rdwa re Month ly Medal. Medal of Medals.

12 December – Presentation Night.

13 December – Doc Antaw Christmas event.

20 December – Christmas two-person A mbr o s e , sp on s or e d

by Swanny and Coonabarabran Bakery.

Humour A member of Parliament decided to take up ballooning. On his first trip the weather t o ok a t u r n f o r t he worst and the balloon was forced down into a paddock miles from anywhere.

Just then he noticed a farmer crossing the paddock and shouted, “Could you please tell me

WEEKEND GOLF where I am.”

“You’re in a balloon,” the farmer shouted back, and continued walking, Recounting this incident to his colleagues in a Canberra pub the next day, the MP said, “ That farmer gave me the perfect politician’s reply. It was short. It was true – and it gave absolutely no new information.”

Minnie and her mate

Saturday, 15 November The winner of the Coonabarabran Golf Club’s Saturday competition played on 15 November was Trish Lithgow, who scored a massive 43 points!

Congratulations Trish on a great score.

Ball winners were E Gardiner 38, B Weatherall 38, G Gasior 34 and F Nottle 34.

Saturday, 22 November The winner for the stableford was Steve Morrissey – 41 points!

Some great scores coming in.

Ball winners were F Nottle 36, B Weatherall 35, F Clifton 35 and N Naggy 34.

Saturday, 29 November Frank Nottle finally took the win with 39 points.

As you can see here, he’s been circling for the win for a few weeks.

Ball winners were – and yes you had to

be playing very well – K Christoff 36, B Weatherall 36, Zoe 36 and Chook 36.

The mixed Match Play concluded on the 18th hole, with Zoe winning one up against Kat Christoff.

Congratulations to both, it’s been great to see something different played in the club and well supported.

Zoe’s games all went to the 18th hole, apart from the one against Brad Weatherall, which went to the 20th.

The December Monthly Medal will be played this Saturday, 6 December, and is sponsored by Roach’s with the Medal of Medals sponsored by Jo Dow and family.

Coming up the following week will be the Presentation Night on Friday, 12 December, and the Doc Antaw Day on Saturday, 13 December.

Z.H.

CHICKEN RUN

Trish Lithgow has been turning excellent scores in the Wednesday competitions at the Coonabarabran Golf Club.

The Coonabarabran Golf Club’s Sunday morning chicken run was played over the back nine on 30 November, with Paul White and Wayne Bennell in the winners’ circle, scoring 27 points.

Vouchers were won by Paul White and Craig

Bennell, 25 points on a count back.

Next Sunday’s chicken run, on 7 December, will be played over the front nine.

The Mega Draw and barbecue will also be held this Sunday, with lots of prizes to be won.

Backchat

Coona cricketers notch up first win of the season Coonabarabran’s cricket team had success for the first time this season, winning by six wickets against last year’s semi-finalist, Curban, at Coona’s number three oval last Saturday.

On a pleasant day for cricket, Curban won the toss and elected to bat, however, they str uggled from the o u t s e t, l o s i n g t h e i r first five wickets for 16 r uns and eventua l ly being bowled out for 65 in the 28th of their allotted 40 overs.

T h e m a i n contributors with the bat for Curban were Zac Mills and (19) and Anthony Barry (22 not out).

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Wickets for the home side were shared, with Cameron Whittall (2-9), Ben Hjort (2-11), Zane J e n n e r ( 2 - 12 ) a n d Koopa Thompson (211), all taking two.

Coona’s run chase star ted shakily. They lost thei r fi rst wicket with the score at two, b ut a d d e d a n ot h e r 32 r uns befo re the next wicket fell. That then triggered a small batting collapse, with three wickets falling for 16 runs. However, when Koopa Thom pson joined Steve Hallett, who had made 36, the match w rapped u p q u i c k l y. K o o p a smashed 18 runs from just five deliveries to push the total to 68, securing the win in the 14th over.

Successful bowlers for Curban were Jasen Sta r r (2- 37), D o ug Kelly (1-11) and Kane Younghusband (1-8).

Coona’s next game is against Town Services here in Coona this Saturday, 6 December.

N.W.

Steve Hallett (left) and Koopa Thompson, who were instrumental in guiding Coona to victory against Curban last Saturday.

Castlereagh Cougars hit the green in style The Castlereagh Cougars Women’s Rugby League team wrapped up their 2025 season in true community spirit last weekend, gathering at the Coonabarabran Bowling Club for a lively afternoon of costumes, friendly rivalry and plenty of laughs.

Held last Saturday, 29 November, the Castlereagh Cougars Women’s Rugby League teams, along with friends and family, rolled up to the Coonabarabran Bowling Club to celebrate the end of their season and blow off some steam.

Coonabarabran Bowling Club was a sponsor of the Cougars this year.

There was a great turnout on the day, with many getting into the spirit of the day by dressing up in a range of costumes – from the three blind mice to characters from the movie, Trolls.

Teams of three were encouraged to join the event.

The winning team of the day was made up of Caine Thompson, Tallis Thompson and William Abbott, with second place going to Sienna Milsom, Tom Suttor and Matt Matt. Third place went to David Hynds, Sarah Gordon and Hayden Biggs.

Fourth place was taken out by Meissa Meyersl, Kona Newton and Sarah Newton. Jo Milsom, Sheree Emmott and Ruby McBain took home the wooden spoon.

Best dressed team went to Kelsey Neve, Sophie Cain and Rori Urquart, who made the trip from Cobar, with runner-up going to Olivia Milsom, Kia Wood and Taylah Good, and Amali Edmonstone, Kadey Ayoub and Micaela Monzett.

The prize for Most Consistent Non Bowler went to Amali Edmonstone, while the winner of Most Non Bias was Michael Bacon.

The three blind mice – Olivia Milsom, Kia Wood and Taylah Good.

Over the Odds CENTRAL & WESTERN RACING by COL HODGES

Bong Bong Picnic Races Narromine-based Ricky Blewitt travelled to the Southern Highlands and rode the opening winner at the recent Bong Bong Picnic Races.

Riding for Cessnock trainer Jeremy Sylvester, Blew itt led for home on Clan D’Oro ($2.50 favourite), which staved off a strong challenge to win the 1000 metres Maiden Plate in a close finish from Eternity Star (Sebastian Galea, $2.70) a nd B e l l a M ad o n n a (Leandro Ribeiro, $5).

Although he missed a pl a c e o n o ut s id e r Tycoon Charger in the feature race this year,

Ricky Blewitt has won the Bong Bong Picnic Cup three times, on the Steve Turner trained Shagny Miss, the James Cummings trained Colour Of Money and on Frenzied for the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott trainer partnership.

The 2025 Bong Bong Picnic Cup (1560 met r e s) wa s won by the A nthony Warren, Canberra-trained Valentine John, ridden

by S eba st i a n G a le a , formerly from Dubbo and now a trackwork r id e r f o r pr om i ne nt trainer Phillip Stokes, in Victoria.

Close to the leader at

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the top of the straight, Va lentine John ($11) won the Cup by a long neck from San Marco (Leandro Ribeiro, $3.60 favourite) and Zartamay (Bessie Dimery, $7).

R a mon Per ez (47 ), making a comeback at his f irst race ride in over 25 years, won the 10 0 0 metres Class 2 Handicap at Bong Bong on Aegipan.

Clinging to a slender lead i n the stra ight , the Patr ick Mu r phy, Goulburn-trained Aegipan ($4), responding to strong riding from Perez, held on to beat Picksix ( Leandro Ribeiro, $7) and Sontag

(Sebastian Galea, $2.50 favourite).

B efore coming to Au st r a l i a i n 2 010 , Ramon Perez was the lead ing apprentice jockey in North America and rode 390 winners, including two winners at Group 1 level.

Apprenticed to Hall Of Fame inducted trainer William Mott in America, Ramon Perez became too heavy for race riding and although he had left school at a young age he studied for years and became a qualified veterinary surgeon, which is his occupation in Australia.

Wooden spooners – Ruby McBain, Jo Milsom and Sheree Emmott.

Facelift for Coona Showground Long-awaited upgrades are finally taking shape at the Coonabarabran Showground, with construction on the new undercover arena now in motion after years of planning and persistence.

by MOLLY SHANNON After receiving a g rant to upg rade the Coonabarabran Showground in early 2024, the Coonabarabran S h o w g r o u n d s committee has finally begun construction on the project.

Committee member Sue McGoldrick applied for the Showgrounds Stimulus Funding Program, managed by Crown Lands NSW, in March 2023.

The grant was introduced after C OV I D -19 t o h e l p facilitate showground improvements, sustainability, protect public health and s a f e t y, e n h a n c e communit y and use and experience, a n d h e l p boos t th e economic grow th in local communities.

The Showground committee had been seeking upgrades for ove r 10 ye a r s , w i t h members excited to bring the new stateof-the-art undercover arena to life.

They received $ 402,0 0 0 in funding, w ith the com m it tee contributing a

fur ther $70 0 0 to cove r cos t s such as the Development Application.

“T he unde rcove r a r e n a w i l l i m p r ove and add to the showgrounds because more people will use it,” Mrs McGoldrick said.

“We’ll probably input a price to hire the arena so that we can keep on improving things such as long-term lighting, or seating for people to watch things – just so we can keep going and make it an even better facility.”

Delays Unfortunately, work on the arena has been slow, with several setback s delay i ng work on site. “ We d i d n’t s ta r t b u i l d i n g it fo r q u ite a while, because we wanted to make sure all current user groups of the showg round w e r e h a p p y,” M r s McGoldrick said.

“All the materials and things started to arrive a couple of months ago and while we waited, a l oca l cont racto r was wo r k i ng on the e a r t hwo r k s a n d we were getting advice from an engineer for construction, levelling and the drainage.”

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D u r i ng th i s t i m e, Council received complaints from the communit y so, after some discussion, it was decided that the project would pause while a second opinion was sought.

Council advised the co m m it tee that the project should be shut down until further information could be provided by them and a seco nd eng i nee r, leaving the work paused at its current stage, Mrs McGoldrick said.

“We’re just waiting fo r t h i s e n g i n e e r to come back off long service leave – that’s what slowed it all down,” she said.

The Coonabarabran S h o w g r o u n d Committee has consulted with numerous groups and experts to ensure that the undercover arena will not only be suitable for equestrian needs, but be accessible for the communit y at large.

“We consulted w i t h J o h n Va l a n ce, who is the top showjumping-course designer in Australia, to co n f i r m w h et h e r our undercover arena

was b ig enoug h fo r jumping and he said it was perfect – that it actually fits Olympic s ta n d a r d s ,” M r s McGoldrick said.

The project will be led

by Queensland-based construction company, Australian Building and Const r uction G roup (ABC Group), with local contractors assisting with earthworks.

Mrs McGoldrick sa id the com m it tee wa s excited fo r th e

undercover arena and what it will bring to the community, aiming to keep it open for the community and user groups, so ever yone can enjoy the facility.

“We contacted the Abor iginal Land Council and they’re ve r y exc i te d a b o ut using it – they said they could see themselves using it as a group,” Mrs McGoldrick said.

“We’re also looking to appeal to car clubs,

sheep and cattle studs, while people from the state stock horse n at i o n a l f i n a l h a ve expressed interest in using it.

“Another group that was a bit different was sch oo l g roups, w h o thought they could use it on wet days.

“I have about 25 3 0 d i f fe rent peo p l e that could utilise t h e fa c i l i t i e s . Te a m penning and drafting could be held there

A new state-of-the-art undercover arena is being built at the Coonabarabran Showground.

by simply taking all our portable panels up as cattle yards, and using the undercover space as an area for people to sit under and watch the camp drafting and te a m p e n n i n g a n d things going on.

“It will have multi purpose uses.”

The Coonabarabran S h o w g r o u n d Committee hopes to have the undercover arena completed by next year.

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Kyla Belle back on airwaves with new Sweetheart single Moree's Kyla Belle is back on the airwaves following the launch of her new single Sweetheart.

The 16-year-old Gomeroi singer-songwriter's newly-launched material has been described as a jangly burst of country-rooted pop that cements her place as one of Australia’s brightest emerging artists.

Produced by Z & Fabien Bethuizeau, mixed by US heavyweight Michael Freeman and mastered

by Nashville legend Joe LaPorta, ‘Sweetheart’ finds Kyla’s storytelling wrapped in a sound that crackles with tension and release.

Jangly guitars, atmospheric edges, and the unmistakable emotional honesty that runs through her writing.

“Sweetheart like most of my songs was written while sat on my bedroom floor,” said Kyla.

“When writing Sweetheart I wanted to create a story depicting a love and hate relationship. Describing the thoughts and feelings of wanting two different worlds or people at the same time and knowing the difference between something you want and something you need.”

The accompanying visualiser, directed by Zoe Dubuc and produced by Luca Blades, adds another layer to the story.

“Our aim was to use the breaking of a glass to symbolize the fragility of the love and hate relationship.”

Shot at Woodstock Community Centre in Burwood, Kyla marries beauty with destruction.

Dancing on shattered glass in a white lace dress and cowboy boots, she gives light to the emotional push-and-pull at the heart of the song.

Following the success of her previous single ‘Myself’ - added across Spotify’s Heaps Country, Big Ancestor Energy, New Music Friday and Apple Music’s New Music Daily, New In Country, Heaps Local and First editorial playlists - Kyla continues to go from strength to strength. At just 16 years old her rapid momentum has been nothing short of remarkable.

She won the Triple J Unearthed High Indigenous Initiative (2025), received national airplay on stations including Triple J and ABC Country and was awarded the Outstanding Achievement in Creative and Performing Arts Award at the Nanga Mai Awards.

Industry veterans are taking notice too. Aussie icon G Flip said, “I was shown a video of Kyla Belle the other day and was blown away!”

After taking the stage as a soloist in the NSW School Spectacular at Qudos Bank Arena, Kyla’s growing live presence is undeniable. She also stepped onto national TV screens with an appearance on Sunrise during School Spectacular week, introducing her music to viewers across the country.

In 2026, Kyla will embark on her first national tour to celebrate her forthcoming debut EP, Took a Turn, with dates to be announced soon.

Moree’s Kyla Belle, 16, has unveiled her new single titled Sweetheart. The Gomeroi singer-songwriter will embark on her first national tour in 2026.

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Below average rainfall forecast for summer months The Bureau of Meteorology has issued the long-range forecast for the 2025 summer season and it shows summer days and nights are likely to be warmer than average across most of Australia.

Nationally, summer rainfall is likely to be below average for parts of the west and inland parts of the east. However, for much of the east coast and south the summer forecast does not currently show a clear rainfall signal: there are near-equal chances of above or below average rainfall. The forecast will evolve over summer and the seasonal forecast will be updated every week.

Rainfall for December is likely to be below average for much of New South Wales and the ACT.

The forecast for January and February for most areas currently shows there are nearequal chances of above or below average rainfall.

The forecast for summer as a whole currently shows below average rainfall is likely for large parts of inland New South Wales.

Summer temperatures are likely to be above average during the day and overnight for much of New South Wales and the ACT. There is an increased chance of unusually high overnight temperatures in the ACT and some central and eastern parts of New South Wales.

In its national report, the bureau says there is an increased chance of unusually warm daytime temperatures for much of

Teenager charged for alleged theft of firearms near Dunedoo Police news Six people have now been charged following an investigation into the theft of multiple firearms, unregistered motorbikes and other property in the state’s central west last month.

Police commenced an investigation following reports that multiple firearms and motorbikes were stolen from a property on the Golden Highway, Uabry, about 33km east of Dunedoo, between Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27.

Investigators attached to the Rural Crime Prevention Team (RCPT) established Strike Force Redhill to investigate the circumstances surrounding the break-in.

Police were told nine rifles, five unregistered motorbikes, two compound bows, power tools, knives, and hunting gear were allegedly stolen from a shed on the property.

Following inquiries, four men and a teenage boy were charged and remain before the courts.

Following further inquiries, police attended a premises in Mayne Street, Gulgong and arrested an 18-year-old woman on Tuesday, November 25.

A subsequent search of her property

located two small plastic resealable bags allegedly containing prohibited drugs.

She was taken to Mudgee Police Station and charged with six offences including give another person stolen firearm (two counts), knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime, recklessly deal with the proceeds of crime, and possess prohibited drug (two counts).

The woman was refused bail to appear before Bail Division - Court 4 on Wednesday, November 26.

Prohibited drugs were allegedly located during a property search. Photo: NSW Police

the north-west of Australia, large parts of Queensland and much of the south-east including Tasmania.

There is an increased chance of unusually warm overnight temperatures across much of the country, especially in northern Australia.

The Indian Ocean Dipole is expected to return to neutral in December. The latest conditions in the tropical Pacific indicate a relatively week La Niña event is underway. This La Niña event is expected to be short-lived.

"Our rainfall forecast currently suggests there will be little overall influence from this event," the bureau says in its seasonal outlook.

"Every year between October and April is Australia's peak time for severe thunderstorms, tropical cyclones, flooding, heatwaves and bushfires.

"Severe thunderstorms are more common from October to December, bringing the risk of heavy rainfall, damaging winds, large hail and the risk of flooding anywhere in Australia. The Northern Australian wet season is currently underway where widespread rainfall is more likely and can lead to flooding."

Australia's fire agencies advise there is an increased risk of fire for parts of Victoria, western and southern Western Australia, and parts of central northern New South Wales.

Confidence in the North West: Future shines through new era of investment MARKETPLACE

While many regional towns across Australia work hard to keep pace with change, Gunnedah continues to stand out—celebrated not only for its sweeping landscapes and strong agricultural heritage, but for the energy and optimism of the people who call it home. Long known for its warm welcome and unwavering community spirit, Gunnedah is now earning recognition from investors far beyond our region. And they’re taking notice for all the right reasons.

A fresh wave of investment is gaining momentum across North West NSW, the region is emerging as a standout destination for growth. One of the latest—and most exciting—developments is the acquisition of the Billabong Motel by a Sydney-based business group. This marks their second major investment in the area within just 12 months, a powerful sign of confidence in our region’s expanding potential.

For decades, the Billabong Motel has been a trusted retreat for travelers, workers, and families. Now, under dynamic new ownership, it is poised for a transformation that will elevate its reputation and its impact. A

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But this milestone represents more than a property upgrade. It signals a new chapter for Gunnedah’s economic landscape.

The new owners and management team are deeply committed to the future of North West NSW. Their investment reflects what locals have always known: this is a region overflowing with opportunity, community pride, and a bright future. They are proud to join a growing number of businesses investing in the area’s prosperity, diversity, and long-term success.

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Westpac Rescue Helicopter deployed to Moree Hospital NSW Farmers to ramp up opposition to gas project The Westpac Rescue Helicopter service was tasked to Moree Hospital at 2pm on Thursday, November 27.

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The state’s peak farming body has announced its engagement with senior legal counsel as it ramps up opposition to the Narrabri gas project.

Santos is seeking to develop its multibillion-dollar project in the Pilliga Forest near Narrabri.

If successful, the company anticipates 1300 jobs would be created during construction as well as 200 ongoing positions.

The company has also previously stated the gas would be used for domestic supply.

NSW Farmers acting chief executive officer Mike Guerin – who led a successful legal challenge against the federal government and mining giant Glencore in Queensland – said he was “getting the band back together” to fight the Narrabri project.

“NSW Farmers has engaged the same senior legal counsel we used to defeat the federal government and Glencore a couple of years ago, and we are actively exploring the best way to defend Australia’s precious groundwater from mining giants,” Mr Guerin said.

“The people who depend on the Great Artesian Basin for their water are living in fear that this project will go ahead and go wrong, like many of them do, creating tens of thousands of water refugees and forcing farmers to abandon half the continent because it’s been contaminated forever.”

In 2024 Mr Guerin was chief executive officer at Queensland farm organisation

AgForce when it defeated the Australian government and Glencore in a Federal Court case over a proposal to inject carbon dioxide into the Great Artesian Basin. One of the key pieces of evidence was an expert independent hydrologist’s report, which found high risks of contaminating groundwater with high levels of arsenic and lead.

Mr Guerin called it a watershed moment for protection of vital groundwater, which was the only reliable source of clean water for almost half the nation.

“It’s a sad reality that governments, politicians and mining giants seem to be deaf to these genuine and real concerns about protecting this critical water source,” Mr Guerin said.

In its project information, Santos said the coal seams it would target are typically between 500 and 1200 metres underground while shallow aquifers typically lie between five and 300 metres below the surface in the project area.

“We have established a network of shallow and deep aquifer monitoring bores around our project area. Data from these wells will give the community added confidence our work is not impacting the aquifers,” project information states.

Political leaders have supported the proposal near Narrabri, including NSW Premier Chris Minns. Recently appointed NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane acknowledged the state needed gas as part of its energy mix.

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HG PureWater, EcoDesalt offer robust range of water solutions In a time when water quality and sustainability are increasingly in focus, two Australian companies – HG PureWater and EcoDesalt – are stepping up with solutions that aim to deliver safe, clean, and reliable water for homes, kitchens, workplaces and potentially larger-scale water treatment needs.

HG PureWater is a pioneer in bringing affordable yet technologically advanced filtration systems to the Australian residential market.

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As Australia faces increasing pressure to secure reliable, climate-resilient water supplies, a new innovator is stepping into the spotlight. Eco Desalt, an Australian desalination and water-treatment specialist, is positioning itself as a fresh, solutions-driven leader in sustainable water technology.

With a mission centred on clean, accessible, and environmentally responsible water, Eco Desalt is carving out its place in an industry critical to Australia’s future.

The company operates with a simple but powerful promise: to make high-quality desalination solutions more efficient, affordable, and adaptable for a broad range of users – from regional communities and agricultural farms to commercial and industrial

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Eco Desalt highlights a streamlined approach to desalination – one focused on reliability, energy efficiency, and minimal environmental impact. The company offers systems designed to operate in harsh Australian conditions, delivering fresh, clean water where conventional infrastructure is limited or unavailable.

While large city-scale desalination plants often dominate headlines, Eco Desalt is championing a more flexible model, providing systems that can be deployed quickly and scaled to suit a variety of local needs.

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Barnaby Joyce resigns from Nationals New England parliamentarian Barnaby Joyce announced his resignation from the National Party last week.

Mr Joyce made the announcement in a brief statement to the House of Representatives. Earlier in the week, Mr Joyce met with One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson for a dinner in her parliamentary office.

While there was initial speculation Mr Joyce would defect to One Nation, he will sit in parliament as an independent.

Mr Joyce had been with the National Party for 30 years and told press assembled in Canberra it was a decision he didn't take lightly.

When asked about his intentions with One Nation, he said hadn't made a decision.

"As I have stated, the relationship with the elected leadership of The Nationals in the House of Representatives has become dysfunctional and discordant over a long period of time and behoves neither to continue on in this

form," Mr Joyce said.

"I have been asked numerous times both directly and indirectly to leave, so I suppose I shall now do that. Since initially announcing this five weeks ago, there has been no communication with either the Leader or Deputy Leader of The Nationals apart from a 90 second phone conversation.

"Oddly enough, none of this is really important in the scheme of things. What is vastly more important is how do we stop the destruction of our rural land with intermittent power precincts?

How do we help the poor with the cost of living that is beyond their capacity to pay for? How do we prepare for a totalitarian regime such as Communist China that is becoming increasingly provocative towards Australia every day?

How do we get doctors into regional towns and hospitals? How do we build the infrastructure the builds the strength in the nation’s balance sheet?

"For me being a discordant voice in the furthest corner of the

back bench of the Coalition in Opposition is not giving me the capacity to give my best endeavours to have an effect on this."

Mr Joyce acknowledged that his decision will "create great hurt for so many".

"I am so deeply sorry for that, but I hope over time people realise that it wasn’t as dramatic as first thought, the world moves on and, after a period of reticence, if we were friends before we will become friends again," he said.

During a press conference outside parliament, Mr Joyce praised the National Party members.

"The membership of the National Party are wonderful people, and that's what hurts me so much," he said.

Mr Joyce's decision was met with disappointment from within the party, with Nationals leader David Littleproud saying he had broken the contract he made with the people of New England at the 2025 election.

Mr Joyce was comfortably re-elected, with a slight increase

in both his first preference and two-candidate preferred result.

He holds his electorate on a 67 per cent margin to Labor's almost 33 per cent.

"It is disappointing for the people of New England and disappointing for the loyal National Party members who tirelessly volunteered over the past two decades to support his political ambitions," Mr Littleproud said.

"The Nationals supported Barnaby through the tough times, including during his darkest moments.

"The original conversation I had with Barnaby was to encourage him to stay in our party room and that I believed he could continue to make a contribution to our party room.

"Barnaby made it clear to me he wanted time and space to consider his future and asked me to respect that.

"I respected that request but made sure my public statements reflected my desire for him to stay.

Barnaby Joyce casting his vote at the 2025 federal election. Mr Joyce was comfortably re-elected, with a slight increase in first preference votes. Photo: Barnaby Joyce/ Facebook

"Barnaby has chosen to walk away from The Nationals’ team – a strong team that fights for regional Australia and delivers genuine solutions for regional Australians in government.

"The Nationals will continue to fight for regional Australia and work as a team to get things done for local communities."

New Quirindi Aquatic Centre makes a splash Summer splashes in the Liverpool Plains are about to get better following the unveiling of Quirindi's new aquatic centre.

State Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson joined Liverpool Plains Shire mayor Ken Cudmore, deputy mayor Donna Lawson and councillors Jason Allan and Terry Cohen for the facility's unveiling.

In perfect spring sunshine, the ceremony took place on the pool deck with special guests in attendance including students from local schools St Joseph’s Primary School and Quirindi High School, former mayor Doug Hawkins and local swim club representatives.

Cr Cudmore thanked the NSW government for funding the construction of the new Quirindi Aquatic Centre, which was allocated $6.6 million through the Resources for Regions Program.

“This amazing recreational facility is the result of vision, teamwork, and commitment and there

are many people to thank for the part they have played in bringing the project to life,” Cr Cudmore said.

“We’re incredibly grateful to the NSW government for funding this project and helping us give our community a first-rate aquatic centre, which will serve the entire Liverpool Plains community for many years to come.

“Special thanks also to Michael Hoy, James Dunford and the rest of the team at Beau Corp Projects who have done an exceptional job delivering this project, as well as council’s project manager, Ben Howard, who helped us get this project over the finish line in time for summer.”

Cr Cudmore also thanked former and current Liverpool Plains Shire councillors who have all contributed to its development as well as staff and various contractors who have been involved with the project since its inception.

“We held our community open

Kevin Anderson and Liverpool Plains Shire Council mayor Ken Cudmore at the official opening of the new Quirindi Aquatic Centre.

day last Saturday, making entry free for the day and throwing on a sausage sizzle, and it was great to see lots of people come along and enjoy the pool and join in the fun,” Cr Cudmore said.

“We appreciate our community’s patience and support as we’ve worked to complete this project, and the feedback so far has been very positive, which is a great outcome.”

Key features of the Quirindi Aquatic Centre include a sixlane 50 metre swimming pool, wading/program pool, splashpad, meeting room and grassed seating area.

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

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 10.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Match 36. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers. 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session.

5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England.

Day 2. Evening session.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2.

Evening session.

7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.

8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2.

Late evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 Unfiltered: Cricket. (PG) 11.00 Why Ships Crash. (PG) 12.10 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. New Series. (M) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 Today.

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

12.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia.

Australian Open. Second round.

From Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

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 Find My Beach House Australia.

8.30 Movie: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. (2023) Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. (M) 11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+) 11.50 Movie: Sons Of Summer. (2023) Isabel Lucas, Temuera Morrison. (MA15+) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG)

6.00 Children’s ABC FAMILY (22) Programs. 2.45 TBA. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG) 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. (PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 1.20 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. (PG) 2.10 The Bee Whisperer. (PG) 3.00 Bamay. 3.30 News. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.25 News. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 Virgin Island. 10.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 11.15 What It Feels Like For A Girl. (MA15+) 1.15 Letterkenny. (M) 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 DRAMA (51) Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Ambulance UK. (M) 2.40 JAG. (PG) 4.30 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Ambulance UK. (M) 11.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 12.25 48 Hours: Fatal First Date. (M) 2.25 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 1.00 DVine Living. (PG) 1.30 Escape To The Country. 2.30 The Zoo. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 12.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice.

2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 9GEM (82) Find My Country House NZ. 2.30 GolfBarons. (PG) 3.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. Second round. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Antiques Downunder. 8.30 Movie: U.S. Marshals. (1998) (M) 11.10 The Equalizer.

(M) 12.10 Find My Country House NZ. 12.40 GolfBarons. (PG) 1.05 Creflo. (PG) 1.35 Movie: Now And Forever. (1956) (PG) 3.30 Seaway.

(PG) 4.30 Late Programs.

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

1.40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 2.05 ER. (PG) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.35 A Bite To Eat. (PG) 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Remarkable Renovations. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Specials. (PG) 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (M) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? 8.35 Movie: Geostorm. (2017) (M) 10.30 ER. (M) 11.15 My Family. (PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Paris Can Wait.

Cont. (2016) 7.25 Delfin. (2019) 9.10 Another Mother’s Son. (2017) 11.05 Begin Again. (2013) 1.00 Best Sellers. (2021) 2.55 The Movie Show.

(PG) 4.05 Sidonie In Japan. (2023) (French, PG) 5.55 Clockwatchers. (1997) (PG) 7.40 Bring It On. (2000) (PG) 9.30 Gremlins. (1984) (M) 11.30 All The Old Knives. (2022) (MA15+) 1.25 Everybody’s Fine. (2009) 3.15 Last Cab To Darwin. (2015) (M) 5.30 Clockwatchers.

(1997) (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs.

10.00 Family Feud. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Ridiculousness. (M) 2.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 Frasier.

(PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Friends.

(PG) 7.30 Movie: Meet The Parents. (2000) (M) 9.50 Becker. (PG) 10.15 Frasier. (PG) 11.05 Ridiculousness. (M) 12.30 Shopping. 2.30 Bold.

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

5.30 Joseph Prince.

7MATE (64) 3.30 Swamp People:

Serpent Invasion. (PG) 4.30 American Resto.

(PG) 5.00 American Pickers. (PG) 6.00 Cricket.

The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Road Wars. New Series. (M) 8.30 Movie: Blade Runner 2049. (2017) (MA15+) 11.45 Pawn Stars. (PG) 12.15 American Pickers.

(PG) 1.30 American Resto. (PG) 2.00 Road Wars. (M) 3.00 NFL. NFL. Week 13. Seattle Seahawks v Minnesota Vikings. Replay.

8.30 Nanny. (PG) 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Pretty Little Liars. (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 Movie: The Wizard Of Oz. (1939) (G) 9.35 Movie: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. (1971) (G) 11.45 Late Programs.

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

5.00 ABC News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Evening News. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.05 Your Say: Digital Dilemma. 9.00 The World. 9.30 Close Of Business. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Asia News Week. 11.00 News. 11.30 Breakfast Couch. 12.00 News.

12.15 Witness To History: David Brill. (PG) 1.10 News. 1.30 Close Of Business. 2.00 DW News.

2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning SBS FOOD (33) Programs. 2.00 Easy Eats. (PG) 2.30 Strait To The Plate. 3.00 My Greek Table. 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Freshly Picked. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet.

6.00 Nigella Kitchen. 6.30 Hamely Kitchen. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Festive Flavours. (PG) 8.30 Jamie’s Christmas With Bells On. (PG) 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet.

10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Cheese Slices. 11.30 Easy Eats. (PG) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 NITV (34) Turn Up Respect. (PG) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. (PG) 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Unstaged: Spinifex Gum. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Generations Of Men. 6.40 The Big Dry. (PG) 7.29 NITV Weather. 7.30 Movie: BMX Bandits. (1983) (PG) 9.10 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.15 Movie: Uncle P. (2007) 10.55 Nula. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get 7FLIX (66) Clever. 8.30 News Of The Wild. 9.00 Shopping. 10.00 The Food Dude.

(PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 12.00 S.W.A.T. (M) 2.50 Emergency Call. (PG) 3.20 The Goldbergs. (PG) 4.15 First Dates UK. (PG) 5.15 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.10 Movie: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile. (2022) Javier Bardem. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Maid In Manhattan. (2002) (PG) 10.45 Movie: Click. (2006) Adam Sandler. (M) 1.00 First Dates UK. (M) 2.00 Shopping. 3.00 Pretty Hard Cases. Series Return. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30 9LIFE (84) Izzy Does It. 2.30 The Block.

(PG) 4.00 100 Day Dream Home. 5.00 Fixer Upper. (PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Barnwood Builders. 8.30 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 9.30 Renovation Wild.

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

(PG) 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 2.00 Renovation Wild. (PG) 3.00 Colin And Justin’s Sub Zero Reno. (PG) 4.00 Getaway. (PG) 4.30 Hello SA. (PG) 5.00 100 Day Dream Home.

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

COMEDY (52)

6.00 Morning Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

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

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, December 4, 2025

Saturday, December 6 ABC TV

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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

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

12.30 Return To Paradise: Death Trip. (PG) 1.25 Maigret: Maigret Comes Home Pt 1. (M) 2.40 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s Messiah.

4.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 5.20 Landline. (Final) 5.50 Australian Story: On The Brink – Bon Scott.

6.30 When The War Is Over: Vietnam. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Return To Paradise: Checking Out. (M) 8.30 Vera: The Sea Glass. (M) 10.00 The Forsytes. (PG) 10.55 Bergerac. (M) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+)

6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera News.

7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News.

8.00 DD India News Hour.

9.00 Peer To Peer.

9.30 Matched. (PG) 10.20 The Bridges That Built London. (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw.

2.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. Final.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alpine Train At Christmas. (PG) 8.25 Christmas At Graceland. (PG) 9.15 Rock Legends: Marvin Gaye. (PG) 9.45 Living Black.

10.15 Reckless. Final. (MA15+) 11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (M) 2.40 Being Beethoven. (PG) 3.45 Home Of The Year: Scotland.

4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize.

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

10.30 Good Chef Bad Chef.

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

12.30 Farm To Fork.

1.00 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass.

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

3.00 Planet Shapers.

3.30 Well Traveller. Final.

4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 5.00 10 News.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PG) 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PG) 8.30 Location, Location, Location Australia.

9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 11.40 FBI. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping.

5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG) 12.30 Surf Patrol. 1.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG) 1.30 Border Security: International.

(PG) 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break.

5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3.

Evening session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test.

Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.

8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3.

Late evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 Heroes And Legends: Hall Of Fame.

12.30 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (M) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 It’s Academic. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute.

6.00 Getaway. (PG) 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia.

Australian Open. Third round. From Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 Find My Country House Australia.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Movie: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993) Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan. (PG) 10.00 Movie: Bad Moms. (2016) Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell. (MA15+) 11.55 Movie: The Founder. (2016) Michael Keaton, Nick Offerman, John Carroll Lynch. (M) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

4.30 Global Shop.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.00 Children’s ABC FAMILY (22) Programs. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Fireman Sam. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. Final. (PG) 8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. Final. (PG) 8.40 Chopped Jnr. (PG) 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. (PG) 10.30 Speechless. (PG) 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 9.30 BBC News At Six. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. 12.00 Tiny Beautiful Things. (M) 1.10 Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 3.35 News. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Inside Legoland: A World Of Wonder. New Series. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Cult Massacre: One Day In Jonestown. (M) 9.25 Shenzong Tunnel Bridge.

10.25 Snowpiercer. (M) 12.20 Letterkenny. (M) 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 9.00 I DRAMA (51) Fish. 9.30 JAG. (PG) 2.30 Camper Deals. 3.00 Tough Tested. (PG) 4.00 Reel Action. 4.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Newcastle Jets v Melbourne City.

7.00 Football Tonight.

7.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7.

Central Coast Mariners v Sydney FC. 10.00 NCIS. (M) 12.45 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 1.45 48 Hours. (M) 3.45 Shopping.

6.00 Shopping. 8.30 Travel 7TWO (62) Oz. 9.30 Better Homes. 12.00 Horse Racing. Country Classic Day and Ballarat Cup. 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 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Weekender.

3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 10.30 My Favorite Martian.

11.00 The Baron. (PG) 12.10 Movie: The Courtneys Of Curzon Street. (1947) (G) 2.30 Movie: Birdman Of Alcatraz. (1962) (PG) 5.30 Movie: Crossplot. (1969) (PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 Movie: Dr No. (1962) Sean Connery, Ursula Andress. (PG) 10.45 Movie: Death Wish V. (1994) (MA15+) 12.45 Movie: The Night Has Eyes. (1942) (M) 2.20 Movie: The Courtneys Of Curzon Street. (1947) (G) 4.40 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. (PG)

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 2.15 ER. (M) 3.00 Heartbreak High.

(PG) 3.45 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Remarkable Renovations. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Specials. 7.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.35 Absolutely Fabulous New York Special. (M) 10.30 Ab Fab. (PG) 11.05 ER. (PG) 11.50 My Family. (PG) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+) 1.50 Late Programs.

7.20 Bring It On. (2000) (PG) 9.10 Delfin. (2019) (Spanish) 10.50 Everybody’s Fine. (2009) 12.45 Last Cab To Darwin. (2015) (M) 3.00 Paris Can Wait. (2016) (PG) 4.45 Selkie. (2000) (PG) 6.25 Local Hero.

(1983) Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert.

8.30 Mystic River. (2003) Sean Penn. (MA15+) 11.00 Erotic Stories. (MA15+) 1.20 Gremlins.

(1984) (M) 3.10 All The Old Knives.

(2022) (MA15+)

6.00 Bold. (PG) 8.30 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 Farm To Fork. 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. 12.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 Ridiculousness. (PG) 12.00 South Park. (M) 1.00 Home Shopping.

1.30 South Park. (M) 2.30 Home Shopping.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Blokesworld. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 News.

1.30 Breakfast Couch. 2.00 News. 2.20 Not Stupid. 3.00 News. 3.30 If You’re Listening.

3.50 News. 4.05 Your Say: Digital Dilemma.

5.00 News. 5.30 Asia News Week. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Culture By Design. 7.00 National News. 7.30 Compass. (PG) 8.00 News Tonight.

8.30 TBA. 9.00 Nightly News. 9.30 The Pacific.

10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 News. 11.20 Not Stupid. 12.00 News Overnight. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Jamie Cooks Christmas. 3.30 Rick Stein’s Christmas Odyssey. 4.40 Everyday Gourmet Christmas.

5.35 How To Be A Better Cook. 6.05 Sachie’s Kitchen. 6.30 Hairy Bikers Go Local. (PG) 7.35 Air Fryers: Are They Worth It? (PG) 8.30 Long Weekends. 9.35 A Cook’s Tour. (PG) 10.30 Getting Grilled. (PG) 11.30 How To Be A Better Cook. 12.00 Sachie’s Kitchen. 12.30 Hairy Bikers Go Local. (PG) 1.35 Air Fryers: Are They Worth It? (PG) 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.40 The Big Dry. (PG) 2.30 Nula.

3.00 Etched In Bone. (PG) 4.30 Faboriginal.

5.00 Pacific Island Food Revolution. (PG) 6.00 The Barber. (PG) 6.30 News. 6.40 The Other Side. (PG) 7.30 Alone Australia: The Reunion. (M) 8.30 Movie: End Of Days. (1999) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Gabriel Byrne. 10.40 Australian Music Vault: Paul Kelly. 12.30 Karla Grant Presents. (PG) 1.00 Big Backyard Quiz.

(M) 2.00 Going Places. 3.00 On The Road.

5.00 Bamay.

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. (PG) 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. (PG) 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Round 3.

Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Desert Collectors.

(PG) 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England.

Day 3. Evening session. 7.00 Storage Wars.

(PG) 7.30 Movie: The 6th Day. (2000) (M) 10.00 Movie: Pitch Black. (2000) (M) 12.20 Counting Cars. (PG) 1.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7FLIX (66) 11.00 Animals Aboard With

Dr Harry. (PG) 12.00 Yummy Mummies. (PG) 1.00 Starstruck. (PG) 2.30 Extended Family.

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

(PG) 4.30 Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud.

(PG) 5.45 Movie: Open Season. (2006) (G) 7.30 Movie: The Invention Of Lying. (2009) (M) 9.35 Movie: Redeeming Love. (2022) Abigail Cowen.

(M) 12.20 Movie: Obliging Young Lady. (1942) (G) 2.00 Shopping. 3.00 Pretty Hard Cases. (M)

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 My Way. 8.05

Jeopardy! UK. (PG) 9.05 Movie: Snowed Inn Christmas. (2017) (PG) 11.00 Ice Hockey.

NHL. New Jersey Devils v Vegas Golden Knights. 1.50 Soccer. Premier League.

Crystal Palace v Manchester United. 3.50 World Endurance Championship: Season Review. 5.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 5.30 Movie: Agent Cody Banks. (2003) (PG) 7.30 Movie: The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King.

(2003) (M) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30

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

Reno. (PG) 2.30 Barnwood Builders. 3.30 Find My Country House Canada. (PG) 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 House Hunters Int. 5.30 My Lottery Dream Home. (PG) 6.30 Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker. 7.30 Farmhouse Fixer. (PG) 8.30 House Hunters. 9.30 House Hunters Int. 10.30 Lakefront Empire. New Series. (PG) 11.30 Renovation Aloha. (PG) 12.30 House Hunters.

1.00 Barnwood Builders. 2.00 Lakefront Empire.

(PG) 3.00 Late Programs.

Sunday, December 7 ABC TV

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. Final. 10.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG) 10.30 World This Week. 11.00 Compass. (PG) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. 1.25 Gardening Aust.

Final. 2.25 Simply Nigella. 3.25 Long Lost Family. 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 Grand Designs Australia: Interlaken Lodge. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year: Frank Finger, Chloe Hayden And Alex Lee. (PG) 8.50 The Forsytes.

9.45 Return To Paradise: Checking Out. (M) 10.45 When The War Is Over: Afghanistan. (PG) 11.15 Anh’s Brush With Fame: Uncle Jack Charles. (PG) 11.45 Simply Nigella: Christmas Special.

12.45 Rage. (MA15+) 2.30 Dream Gardens. 3.00 The Art Of. (M) 3.30 Gardening Australia. 5.00 Insiders. Final.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.05 Destination Flavour. 9.25 Matched. (PG) 10.20 The Bridges That Built London. (PG) 12.00 APAC Weekly.

12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix.

Round 12. Abu Dhabi. Highlights. 4.00 When The World Watched. 5.25 The Granny Grommets. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma.

New Series.

8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution.

New Series.

10.35 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (PG) 11.30 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future.

12.45 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. (PG) 2.55 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (M) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

6.00 Mass For You At Home. 6.30 Key Of David. (PG) 7.00 Joseph Prince: New Creation Church. 7.30 Cannonball Run Down Under.

(PG) 8.00 Intrepid Adventures. 8.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 9.00 Australia By Design: Architecture. 9.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. 10.00 Farm To Fork. 10.30 10 Minute Kitchen.

11.00 Charming China.

11.30 Pooches At Play.

12.00 The Dog Academy. (PG) 1.00 Deal Or No Deal.

1.30 Lingo.

2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 11.

South East Melbourne Phoenix v Melbourne United. From John Cain Arena, Melbourne.

4.30 Deal Or No Deal.

5.00 10 News.

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Big Brother Australia. (M) 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (M) 9.30 FBI. (M) 11.30 10 News+.

12.30 Home Shopping.

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 40. Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers. 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England.

Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes.

Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4.

Evening session. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4.

Evening session.

7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.

8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4.

Late evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 7NEWS Spotlight. 11.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+) 12.45 Movie: My Husband, The Narcissist.

(2023) Brianna Cohen, Alex Trumble. (M) 3.00 Shopping. 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 4.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 4.55 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Super Monsters And The Wish Star. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.25 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Shaun The Sheep. 8.10 Crongton. (PG) 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 9.40 Abbott Elementary. (PG) 10.20 Speechless.

(PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.45 WWE Rivals. (M) 2.35 Fashionista. 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 Electric Cars: What They Don’t Want You To Know. 9.25 Electric Cars: How Safe Are They? (PG) 10.20 Liaison. (M) 11.20 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. (PG) 12.20 Letterkenny. (MA15+) 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Reel Action. 8.30 Pooches At Play. 9.30 Roads Less Travelled. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 JAG. (PG) 4.00 IFISH. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 11. Perth Wildcats v Adelaide 36ers.

6.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 10.20 Blue Bloods. (M) 12.15 48 Hours: The Firefighter’s Secret. (M) 2.15 Home Shopping.

7TWO (62) 9.30 The Great Australian

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.05 ER. (PG) 2.50 A Bite To Eat. (PG) 3.20 Heartbreak High. (PG) 4.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Remarkable Renovations. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Specials. (PG) 7.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Louis Theroux: Selling Sex. (M) 9.05 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. (PG) 10.10 ER. (PG) 10.55 My Family. (PG) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 All The Old Knives. Cont. (2022) 6.50 Local Hero. (1983) 8.55 Selkie. (2000) 10.35 Haute Couture.

(2021) 12.30 A Most Wanted Man. (2014) 2.40 Clockwatchers. (1997) (PG) 4.30 Finding Altamira. (2016) (PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007) (PG) 8.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998) Antonio Banderas. (M) 11.05 The Hateful Eight. (2015) (MA15+) 2.10 Mystic River. (2003) (MA15+) 4.40 The Movie Show. (M) 5.50 Finding Altamira. (2016)

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. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping.

1.30 South Park. (M) 2.30 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 News. 1.30 World This Week. 2.00 News. 2.30 Stateline. 3.00 News. 3.30 That Pacific Sports Show. 4.00 News. 4.30 Landline. 5.00 ABC News With Auslan. 5.30 News Regional. 6.00 Evening News. 6.30 Play On. (PG) 7.00 National News. 7.30 Insiders. Final. 8.30 News Tonight.

8.35 If You’re Listening. 9.00 Nightly News.

9.30 Expanse: Nowhere Man. 10.00 Late News Weekend. 10.30 Compass. (PG) 11.00 News.

11.30 Close Of Business. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.35 Everyday Gourmet Christmas. 3.30 Hidden Gems. (PG) 4.25 Please Eat Slowly Bitesize.

4.30 A New Zealand Food Story. (PG) 5.00 Food Trail: South Africa. 5.30 Masters Of Savours.

(PG) 6.30 Spanish Adventures. (PG) 7.30 Adam Eats Britain. 8.00 Hong Kong Gourmet. (PG) 8.30 Far Eastern Odyssey. 9.40 A Cook’s Tour.

(PG) 10.30 Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating. (M) 12.00 A New Zealand Food Story.

(PG) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.35 Road Open. 1.45 Rugby League. Murri Carnival. Replay. 2.45 Road Open. 2.55 Like My Brother. (PG) 4.35 Stompem Ground: Pearl Smith. 4.40 Australian Music Vault: Paul Kelly. 6.30 News. 6.40 The Big Dry. (PG) 7.30 The American Buffalo. (PG) 8.30 Troy Cassar-Daley: A Journey Between The Fires. 10.10 Movie: Jedda. (1955) (PG) 11.45 Stompem Ground: Jadadi. 11.55 Stompem Ground: Pearl Smith. 12.00 Big Backyard Quiz.

(M) 1.00 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)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Doorstep. (PG) 10.00 Escape To The Country.

1.00 The Surgery Ship. (PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG) 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Greatest Escapes To The Country.

7.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 8.30 Vera. (M) 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 12.30 Harry’s Practice.

1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 Vera. (M) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Our Town Queensland. 5.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 1.00 Fishing Addiction.

NBN

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6.00 Hello SA. (PG) 6.30 A Current Affair.

7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Cross Court.

10.30 GolfBarons. (PG) 11.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. 11.30 Explore TV: Antarctica.

12.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia.

Australian Open. Final round. From Royal Melbourne Golf Club.

5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 RBT. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 2025: The Year That Was. 8.30 Events That Changed Australia: The Cronulla Riots. New Series. (MA15+) 9.40 Revealed: Death Cap Murders. (M) 10.55 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners: Johnson. (M) 11.45 Wild Cards. (M) 12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (M) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30

9GEM (82) TV Shop. 10.00 Explore.

10.05 Movie: Mine Own Executioner. (1947) (PG) 12.20 Movie: The Kentuckian. (1955) (PG) 2.30 Movie: The Way West. (1967) (PG) 5.00 Customs. (PG) 6.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 8.30 Movie: From Russia With Love. (1963) Sean Connery, Daniela Bianchi, Bernard Lee. (PG) 10.55 Major Crimes. (MA15+) 11.55 Movie: Cry, The Beloved Country. (1951) (M) 2.05 Movie: Mine Own Executioner. (1947) (PG) 4.20 My Favorite Martian. 4.50 The Baron. (PG) 6.00 Children’s Programs.

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

(PG) 2.00 Tackling Australia. (PG) 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. (PG) 3.00 Duck Dynasty.

(PG) 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. (PG) 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session. 7.00 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Venom: Let There Be Carnage. (2021) (M) 10.30 Movie: Priest. (2011) (M) 12.30 Blokesworld.

(PG) 1.00 Swamp People. (M) 2.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 2.30 Late Programs.

9.00 Movie: Feliz NaviDAD. (2020) (PG) 10.50 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.20 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix. Highlights. 12.30 Basketball. WNBL. Round 8. Geelong Venom v University of Canberra Capitals. 2.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Chelsea v Arsenal. 4.30 Dinner With The Parents. (PG) 5.00 Movie: Superman III. (1983) (PG) 7.30 Movie: The Dark Knight. (2008) (M) 10.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00

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

7FLIX (66) News Of The Wild. 10.00

Declassified: The Royal Scandals. (PG) 11.00 Toddlers Make You Laugh Out Loud. (PG) 12.00 Extended Family. (PG) 12.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PG) 1.30 Emergency Call. (PG) 2.30 Sean’s Kitchen. (PG) 3.30 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 5.30 Dog Patrol. (PG) 6.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly.

(PG) 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 10.30 Bones. (M) 12.30 Grimm. (MA15+) 3.00 Terriers. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30

Maine Cabin Masters. (PG) 3.30 Our Dream Farm With Matt Baker. 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. (PG) 10.30 Making It Home With Kortney And Dave.

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

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

Monday, December 8 ABC TV

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TEN

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SEVEN

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NBN

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Take 5. (PG) 10.30 Vera. (M) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Ningaloo Nyinggulu. 1.55 Death In Paradise. (PG) 2.55 QI. (M) 3.25 Forever Summer With Nigella. 3.50 Grand Designs New Zealand. 4.35 Long Lost Family. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Louis Theroux: The Settlers. (M) 9.00 Movie: Paul Kelly: Stories Of Me. (2012) Paul Kelly, Kasey Chambers, Michael Barclay. (MA15+) 10.35 ABC Late News.

10.50 The Business.

11.10 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli: Tim Minchin. (M) 11.40 Grand Designs New Zealand: Passive House.

12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+) 3.25 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. 9.25 Outta Town Adventures. 10.20 Leave No Trace. (PG) 11.20 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 12.10 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News Weekend. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Hour. 2.00 South America With Simon Reeve. (PG) 3.10 Going Places. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain

By Beach. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG) 8.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas. (M) 9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) 10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 The Man Who Died. (M) 11.35 A Criminal Affair. (M) 1.15 Pagan Peak. (M) 3.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG) 4.10 Growing A Greener World. 4.40 Bamay. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 7.00 Neighbours.

(PG) 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 Farm To Fork.

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

2.00 Deal Or No Deal.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

4.00 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 Big Brother Australia. Final. (M) 8.40 NCIS. (M) 10.40 10’s Late News.

11.05 10 News+.

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

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Trouble In Suburbia. (2021) (M) 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket.

The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England.

Day 5. Evening session.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5.

Evening session.

7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.

8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5.

Late evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

10.30 Chicago Fire. (M) 11.30 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.30 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today.

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

12.00 Movie: A Christmas Break. (2020) Cindy Sampson, Steve Byers. (G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

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

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.40 Movie: The Dish. (2000) Sam Neill, Kevin Harrington, Tom Long. (M) 10.45 The Equalizer. (M) 11.35 Transplant. (MA15+) 12.25 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.20 Talking Honey. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

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

(PG) 8.30 Gladiators UK. Final. (PG) 9.30 The Crystal Maze. (PG) 10.15 Merlin. (PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 3.00 Bamay. 3.20 In The Box. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News Weekend.

5.15 Al Jazeera. 5.45 Mysteries From Above.

(PG) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. Series Return. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

(M) 8.30 Ozzy Osbourne: The Final Encore.

9.30 Movie: Daytime Revolution. (2024) 11.30 Question Team. (M) 12.25 Django. (MA15+) 1.30 Creamerie. (MA15+) 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Reel DRAMA (51) Action. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet. 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Ambulance UK. (M) 2.40 JAG. (PG) 4.30 Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 10.20 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 11.15 Ambulance UK. (M) 12.25 48 Hours. (M) 2.25 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 7TWO (62) Hornby: A Model Empire. (PG) 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire.

(PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue.

4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin.

(PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. (PG) 11.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 12.30 Bargain Hunt. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 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. 1.00 9GEM (82) Wild Moments. (PG) 2.00 Tycoons Down Under. New Series. (PG) 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 Movie: The Loves Of Joanna Godden. (1947) (PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Movie: Goldfinger.

(1964) (M) 10.55 Major Crimes. (M) 11.55 New Tricks. (PG) 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: The Loves Of Joanna Godden. (1947) (PG) 3.20 Seaway. (PG) 4.20 Explore. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 1.05 Louis Theroux: Selling Sex. (M) 2.05 ER. (PG) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Remarkable Renovations. 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent.

7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (M) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 9.20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (PG) 9.45 Spooks. (M) 10.40 ER. (PG) 11.25 My Family.

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

6.00 Finding Altamira.

(2016) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05 Lucky You. (2007) 10.20 One Night In Miami… (2020) 12.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998) 3.00 The Movie Show. (PG) 3.35 Local Hero. (1983) (PG) 5.40 A Handful Of Dust. (1988) (PG) 7.55 Bran Nue Dae. (2009) (PG) 9.30 A Brighter Tomorrow.

(2021) (French, M) 11.15 Emily. (2022) (M) 1.35 The Hateful Eight. (2015) (MA15+) 4.35 The Movie Show. (M) 5.10 Princess Caraboo.

(1994) (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.00 My Market Kitchen.

9.30 Bold. (PG) 10.00 Family Feud. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 Ghosts. (PG) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (M) 2.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 10.00 Becker.

(PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness.

(M) 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. (PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

7MATE (64) 2.30 Motor Racing.

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

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

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Culture By Design. 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. 2.00 Easy Eats. (PG) 2.30 Strait To The Plate. 3.00 My Greek Table. 3.30 The Chef’s Garden. (PG) 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Freshly Picked. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet.

6.00 Nigella Kitchen. (PG) 6.30 Marcus At Christmas. 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Family Food In Minutes. (PG) 8.00 Shane Delia’s Malta.

(PG) 8.30 Searching For Spain. (PG) 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 On Country 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.

5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. (PG) 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns.

Series Return. 6.40 Colombia’s Wild Coast.

(PG) 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Bob Marley: Catch A Fire. (PG) 10.00 Movie: Bring It On. (2000) (PG) 11.40 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

Supercars Support Races. Dunlop Super2 Series. Round 6. Highlights. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Carrera Cup. Round 7. Highlights. 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 American Pickers. (PG) 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters.

(PG) 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. (M) 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

7FLIX (66) Clever. 8.30 News Of The

Wild. 9.00 Shopping. 10.00 The Food Dude.

(PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 12.00 S.W.A.T. (M) 3.00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days.

(PG) 4.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 10.30 Bones. (M) 12.30 Grimm. (MA15+) 3.00 Terriers. (M)

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 Pretty Little Liars. (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 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.45 Movie: The Hot Chick. (2002) (M) 11.50 Seinfeld. (PG) 12.50 The Vampire Diaries. (MA15+) 1.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30

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

Garden Gurus Moments. 2.40 The Block. (PG) 4.00 100 Day Dream Home. 5.00 Christina On The Coast. (PG) 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 House Hunters Reno. 8.30 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. (PG) 9.30 Island Of Bryan. (PG) 10.30 Beachfront Bargain Hunt: Renovation. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 House Hunters Reno. 2.00 Scott’s Vacation House Rules. (PG) 3.00 Island Of Bryan. (PG) 4.00 Late Programs.

Tuesday, December 9 ABC TV

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SBS

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TEN

(5)

SEVEN

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NBN

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Art Of... (M) 10.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Forsytes. 2.00 Death In Paradise. (M) 3.00 QI. (PG) 3.30 Nigella Bites.

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

6.25 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Duds. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 When The War Is Over: Changi. (PG) 8.30 The Piano UK. (PG) 9.25 The Art Of: Memory. (M) 10.00 The Assembly: Becoming The Assembly. (PG) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business.

11.15 Louis Theroux: The Settlers. (M) 12.15 A Country Road: The Nationals.

1.15 Grand Designs New Zealand.

2.00 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 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.

9.10 Outta Town Adventures. 10.10 Leave No Trace. (PG) 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 South America With Simon Reeve. (PG) 3.10 Going Places. (PG) 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain By Beach. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys: Wokingham To Heathrow. (PG) 8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? Melanie Chisholm. (PG) 9.35 Australia In Colour: Family. (PG) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Families Like Ours. (M) 12.05 De Gaulle. (M) 2.00 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. 3.05 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 7.00 Neighbours.

(PG) 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 Farm To Fork.

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

2.00 Deal Or No Deal.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

4.00 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 Jamie’s Cook Ahead Christmas.

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

10.55 10 News+.

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

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise.

9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Steppin’ Into The Holiday.

(2022) Mario Lopez, Jana Kramer, Terri Hoyos. A Broadway star returns to his home town. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

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

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (M) 9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gary Adams. (M) 10.30 Inside Cyprus. (PG) 12.00 Miniseries: London Spy. New Series. (MA15+) 1.30 Harry’s Practice.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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

12.00 Movie: Christmas At The Chalet.

(2023) (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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Red Panda-Monium. (PG) 8.30 Jamie Durie’s Future House. (PG) 9.35 Beyond The Build. (PG) 10.35 Wild Cards. (M) 11.30 La Brea. (M) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.10 Cross Court.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.10 Big Lizard. 5.20 Millie Magnificent. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. (PG) 9.10 Super Shark Highway. 10.00 Merlin. (PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.10 Dreaming Whilst Black. (M) 2.35 Heroines.

3.35 Fashionista. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Mysteries From Above. (PG) 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.25 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats.

(M) 8.30 Tribe With Bruce Parry. (M) 9.40 Hoarders. (M) 11.25 Dark Side Of The Ring.

(MA15+) 12.20 Stone Cold Takes On America.

(M) 1.05 Count Abdulla. (M) 2.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (M) 2.30 JAG. (PG) 4.30 Living Room. (PG) 5.30 JAG. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. (M) 10.20 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+) 11.15 48 Hours. (M) 1.15 Home Shopping.

7TWO (62) Escape To The Country. 2.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

9GEM (82) 1.00 Death In Paradise. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.10 Spooks. (M) 2.05 ER. (PG) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.35 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4.35 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Remarkable Renovations. 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 Mother And Son. (PG) 9.30 Spooks. (MA15+) 10.25 ER. (PG) 11.10 My Family. (PG) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+) 12.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 1.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Princess Caraboo.

(1994) 7.00 A Handful Of Dust. (1988) 9.10 Finding Altamira. (2016) 10.55 Coalesce. (2020) (M) 12.30 Emily. (2022) (M) 2.50 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019) (PG) 4.30 Bran Nue Dae. (2009) (PG) 6.00 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964) (PG) 7.35 Down With Love. (2003) Renée Zellweger. (M) 9.30 Caravaggio’s Shadow. (2022) Riccardo Scamarcio. (MA15+) 11.40 Force Of Destiny.

(2015) (MA15+) 1.40 Traffic. (2000) (MA15+) 4.15 A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021) (French, M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.00 Neighbours. (PG) 9.30 Bold. (PG) 10.00 Family Feud. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 Ghosts. (PG) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (M) 2.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Big Bang. (PG) 10.00 Becker.

(PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness.

(M) 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. (PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00 ABC News Day. 2.30 Interest Rate Decision. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News.

6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 National News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 News Tonight. 8.45 The Business.

9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.35 If You’re Listening. 11.00 News. 11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Breakfast Couch. 1.00 News. 1.15 The Business. 1.30 The Pacific. 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 Easy Eats. 2.30 Strait To The Plate. 3.00 My Greek Table. 3.30 The Chef’s Garden. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Freshly Picked. (PG) 5.30 Everyday Gourmet.

6.00 Nigella Kitchen. 6.30 Marcus At Christmas.

(PG) 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Silvia’s Italian Masterclass. Final. 8.00 The Big Irish Food Tour. 8.30 José Andrés And Family In Spain.

(PG) 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.25 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. 1.30 Our Law. (PG) 2.00 On Country Kitchen. (PG) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. (PG) 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Colombia’s Wild Coast. 7.30 Water Worlds. (PG) 8.30 Unleash The Beast. 9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. (PG) 10.30 Late Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22)

ABC ENTERTAINS (23)

ABC NEWS (24)

VICELAND (31)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

DRAMA (51)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. (PG) 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. (PG) 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. (M) 8.45 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.45 Autopsy USA. (M) 11.45 Bargain Hunt.

12.45 Our Town. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. (PG) 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7MATE (64) 12.30 Pawn Stars. (PG)

1.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PG) 3.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. (PG) 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League.

Finals. The Knockout. 10.30 Outback Truckers. (M) 12.30 Outback Farm. (PG) 1.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) 2.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.00 Outback Truckers. (M) 4.00 Ice Road Truckers.

(M) 5.00 Swamp People. (M) 6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

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

9.00 Shopping. 10.00 The Food Dude. (PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 12.00 S.W.A.T. (M) 3.00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PG) 4.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+) 11.30 CSI: New York. (MA15+) 12.30 Grimm. (MA15+) 3.00 Zero Hour. (M)

6.00 Morning Programs.

2.00 Tycoons Down Under. (PG) 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 Movie: The Long Dark Hall.

(1951) (PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Movie: Thunderball. (1965) Sean Connery.

(PG) 11.20 New Tricks. (M) 12.30 My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: The Long Dark Hall. (1951) (PG) 3.20 Seaway. (PG) 4.20 Explore. 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

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 Pretty Little Liars. (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 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.45 Movie: Sex And The City 2. (2010) (MA15+) 12.45 The Vampire Diaries. (MA15+) 1.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30

9LIFE (84) Beachfront Bargain Hunt:

Renovation. 2.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.40 The Block. (PG) 4.00 100 Day Dream Home.

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

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Wednesday, December 10 ABC TV

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Last Musician Of Auschwitz. (M) 11.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. Final. 1.35 You Can’t Ask That. (M) 1.55 Death In Paradise. (M) 3.00 QI. (PG) 3.30 Nigella Bites. 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (Final) (PG) 8.30 Crime Night! (Final) 9.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 9.30 Utopia: The Promise Land. (PG) 10.25 If You’re Listening.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 The Business.

11.20 You Can’t Ask That: Kids. (M) 12.30 Grand Designs New Zealand.

1.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG) 4.30 Gardening Australia. 5.30 7.30.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 France 24 English News.

8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. 9.05 Destination Flavour. 9.15 Outta Town Adventures. (PG) 10.10 Leave No Trace. (PG) 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24. 1.00 PBS News. 1.55 South America With Simon Reeve. (M) 3.00 Going Places. (PG) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. 4.10 Britain By Beach. (PG) 5.05 Jeopardy!

5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea.

8.25 Terror On The Space Station: HighRisk Build. New Series.

9.25 Crime. Series Return.

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Elvira. (M) 2.05 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PG) 3.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. 4.15 Growing A Greener World. 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

6.30 Good Chef Bad Chef. 7.00 Neighbours.

(PG) 7.30 Farm To Fork. 8.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. 9.00 Lingo. 10.00 Entertainment Tonight. 10.30 Jamie’s 5 Ingredient Mediterranean. 11.30 My Market Kitchen. 12.00 Farm To Fork.

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

2.00 Deal Or No Deal.

2.30 Lingo.

3.30 10 News: Afternoon.

4.00 To Be Advised.

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

6.00 10 News+.

7.00 Deal Or No Deal.

7.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PG) 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (M) 10.30 10’s Late News.

10.55 10 News+.

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

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Christmas In My Heart.

(2021) (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

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

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 7News Local.

6.30 7News @ 6:30.

7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Pitch Perfect. (2012) Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson.

A university freshman is coaxed into joining an all-girl a cappella group. (M) 10.50 Chicago Fire. (M) 11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 12.20 Movie: Secrets Exposed. (2022) Rachel Thundat, Madison Crawford. (M) 2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 Today.

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

12.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Red Panda-Monium. (PG) 1.00 Holidays In The Sun. (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 RBT. (M) 8.30 Paramedics. (M) 9.30 American Crime Story. (M) 11.35 Resident Alien. (M) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG) 1.10 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

2.30 Global Shop.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

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

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 Children’s ABC FAMILY (22) Programs. 5.30 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. (PG) 8.00 Dragons: Gift Of The Night Fury. 8.20 Steven Universe. 8.45 Adv Time. 9.10 Teen Titans Go! 9.30 We Bare Bears.

9.45 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.05 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning VICELAND (31) Programs. 12.00 DW The Day. 12.30 Hong Kong’s Fight For Freedom.

(M) 1.30 If You Are The One. 3.35 Fashionista.

3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Mysteries From Above. (PG) 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.25 NITV News: Summer Yarns.

7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 9.20 Movie: Mad Max. (1979) Mel Gibson. (M) 11.05 Movie: The Vault. (2021) (M) 1.15 Stacey Dooley Sleeps Over USA. (M) 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 DRAMA (51) Escape Fishing. 9.00 Living Room. (PG) 10.00 JAG. (PG) 12.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 12.45 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (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 Miniseries: Crossfire. (MA15+) 11.55 48 Hours. (M) 1.50 Home Shopping.

6.00 Morning Programs.

7TWO (62) 1.00 Escape To The Country.

2.00 TBA. 2.30 Our Town. 3.00 The Zoo. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. (PG) 8.45 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.45 Autopsy USA. (MA15+) 11.45 Bargain Hunt. 12.45 Our Town. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.00 Harry’s Practice. 2.30 Animal Rescue. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. 5.00 Our Town. 5.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 9GEM (82) Tycoons Down Under. (PG) 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 Movie: Loser Takes All. (1956) (PG) 5.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Good Karma Hospital. (M) 8.30 Movie: You Only Live Twice. (1967) Sean Connery, Tetsuro Tanba.

(PG) 10.55 Major Crimes. (M) 11.55 New Tricks.

(PG) 1.00 Creflo. (PG) 1.30 Movie: Loser Takes All. (1956) (PG) 3.20 Seaway. (PG) 4.20 Explore.

4.30 Antiques Roadshow. 5.00 Yorkshire Auction House.

6.00 ABC ENTERTAINS (23) Morning Programs. 1.10 Spooks. (M) 2.05 ER. (PG) 2.50 Heartbreak High. (PG) 3.40 A Bite To Eat. 4.05 Would I Lie To You? 4.40 MythBusters. (PG) 5.30 Remarkable Renovations. (PG) 6.15 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent Specials. 7.05 House Of Games. 7.35 QI. (PG) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? 8.35 Death In Paradise. (M) 9.35 Spooks.

(M) 10.30 ER. (M) 11.15 My Family. (PG) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+) 12.50 Documentary Now! (PG) 1.15 Late Programs.

6.00 The Movie Show.

7.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019) 8.50 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964) 10.25 Song To Song.

(2017) 12.45 A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021) 2.30 Princess Caraboo. (1994) (PG) 4.15 Born To Dance. (2015) (PG) 6.05 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984) (PG) 7.30 Breath. (2017) (M) 9.40 The Eight Mountains. (2022) (M) 12.25 Vampire’s Kiss. (1988) (MA15+) 2.20 Caravaggio’s Shadow. (2022) (MA15+) 4.30 The Movie Show.

(M) 5.05 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019) (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Ent. Tonight. 9.00 Neighbours. (PG) 9.30 Bold. (PG) 10.00 Family Feud. (PG) 10.30 Ridiculousness. (PG) 11.00 Ghosts. (PG) 12.00 Ridiculousness. (M) 2.00 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Frasier.

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

(PG) 10.30 Frasier. (PG) 11.30 Ridiculousness.

(M) 1.00 Shopping. 2.30 Bold. (PG) 3.30 Stephen Colbert. (PG) 4.30 Shopping.

7MATE (64) 1.30 Outback Truckers.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.35 ABC News Day. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing.

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

8.45 The Business. 9.00 The World. 10.00 Nightly News. 10.30 Play On. 11.00 News.

11.30 7.30. 12.00 News. 12.30 Spies In The Outback. 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 7.30. 5.00 DW News. 5.30 Play On.

6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Easy Eats. 2.30 Strait To The Plate. 3.00 My Greek Table. 3.30 The Chef’s Garden. 4.00 Lidia’s Kitchen. 4.30 My Market Kitchen. (PG) 5.00 Freshly Picked. 5.30 Everyday Gourmet. 6.00 Nigella Kitchen. 6.30 Marcus At Christmas.

(PG) 7.00 The Cook Up. 7.30 Nadiya’s Family Favourites. 8.00 Rachael Ray In Tuscany. 8.30 French Atlantic. 9.30 Cook And The Chef. 10.00 Everyday Gourmet. 10.30 The Cook Up. 11.00 Cheese Slices. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

1.30 Talking Language. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. (PG) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. (PG) 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Tales From Zambia. (PG) 7.30 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 8.30 Songrites.

New Series. 10.10 Karen Dalton: In My Own Time. (M) 11.40 Turn Up Respect. (PG) 12.00 Supreme Team. (M) 1.00 Late Programs.

ABC NEWS (24)

WORLD MOVIES (32)

SBS FOOD (33)

COMEDY (52)

NITV (34)

6.00 Morning Programs.

(M) 2.30 Outback Farm. (PG) 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. (PG) 4.30 American Resto. (PG) 5.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers.

(PG) 6.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 The Force: BTL. (PG) 9.30 Caught On Dashcam Holiday Specials. (M) 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. (M) 11.30 Live PD Presents: PD Cam. (MA15+) 12.00 American Resto. (PG) 12.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 1.00 Late Programs.

6.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Get

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

9.00 Shopping. 10.00 The Food Dude. (PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 12.00 S.W.A.T. (M) 3.00 10 Years Younger In 10 Days. (PG) 4.00 The Goldbergs. (PG) 4.30 Bondi Vet. (PG) 6.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 7.30 House. (M) 10.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (MA15+) 12.30 CSI: New York. (MA15+) 1.30 First Dates UK. (M) 5.30 Fresh TV.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9GO! (83,88) 8.00 Motor Racing. FIA

Formula E. Round 1. Highlights. 9.05 Nanny.

(PG) 9.35 Addams Family. 10.05 Bewitched.

10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 The West Wing. (PG) 12.00 Pretty Little Liars. (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 Love Island Australia. (M) 9.45 Movie: Promising Young Woman. (2020) (MA15+) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.30

9LIFE (84) Help! We Bought A Village.

2.30 Garden Gurus Moments. 2.45 The Block.

(PG) 4.00 100 Day Dream Home. 5.00 Chateau DIY. 6.00 House Hunters Int. 6.30 House Hunters. 7.30 Home Town. 8.30 Good Bones.

(PG) 9.30 Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home. (PG) 10.30 Selling The Big Easy. 11.30 House Hunters Int. 12.00 House Hunters. 1.00 Home Town. 2.00 Good Bones. (PG) 3.00 Windy City Rehab: Alison’s Dream Home. (PG) 4.00 Selling The Big Easy. 5.00 Late Programs.

Thursday, December 11 ABC TV

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A widow visits her daughter. (PG) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies.

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4.00 NBC Today.

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5.30 Sunrise.

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5.30 Today.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 DW The Day. 12.30 Australia’s Sleep Revolution.

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7.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. (M) 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries.

(PG) 10.10 The UnXplained. (M) 11.00 Homicide. (M) 12.45 Normal People. (M) 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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7TWO (62) Escape To The Country. 2.00

6.00 Morning Programs. 1.00

9GEM (82) Good Karma Hospital. (M)

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7.35 QI. (M) 8.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.35 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.05 Gruen. (PG) 9.45 Crime Night! Final. 10.15 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 10.45 ER. (PG) 11.30 My Family. (PG) 12.00 Rage. (MA15+) 1.05 Late Programs.

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(2019) (M) 1.45 The Eight Mountains. (2022) (M) 4.25 Delfin. (2019) (Spanish)

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.00 My Market Kitchen.

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

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Thursday, December 4, 2025

The Magazine’s Puzzles Page PUZZLES

1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9

Intimate (coll) (4) Angel of high rank (9) Grave mental condition (9) Get to know (5) North American bison (7) Combination (5) On show (9) Former Indigenous people of Peru (4) 14 Saint Petersburg, formerly (9) 16 State of bliss (5,4) 17 Idée fixe (9) 19 Southeast Asian country (7) 22 Sight-related (5) 23 Thinking organ (5) 24 Smooth (4) 25 Reticulation (4)

23

9-LETTER

No. 305

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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27 words: Very good

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Today’s Aim: 18 words: Good

SOLUTION

Book’s leaf (4) Science of the mind (10) ‘Idiot box’ (9) Secondhand (4) Gas layer in the stratosphere (5) Hungarian city (8)

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36 words: Excellent

CODEWORD

No. 295

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

cellulose fibres of which plant?

2. How many points is the

letter Y worth in a game of Scrabble?

3. Frangipane is made primarily from what ingredient?

8 7 9 5 2 8

and enoki are all types of what?

7. What spirit is used to make Irish coffee?

8. On February 3, 1959, which three American musicians were killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa?

10. What was Amy Winehouse’s

‘Satch’ and ‘Pops’ belonged to which influential Jazz singer and trumpeter?

9 7

5 9 8 4 3 4 6 7 9 2 8 1 3 2 4 6 9 7 2 2 1 9 4

6. Morel, lion’s mane, oyster

5. The nicknames ‘Satchmo’,

by which American author?

5

the European Union? (pictured) last studio recording before her death in 2011?

11 LETTERS ABOMINATION GRANDSTANDS

3110 | PUZZLES AND PAGINATION ©

No. 304

MEDIUM

4 3 2 1

7 5 4

5 2 6 9 4 9 2 8

SOLUTIONS SOLUTION EASY

MEDIUM

8 4 5 9 7 2 3 5 3 1 9 4 8 9 2

WORD SEARCH

9. In what year did Ireland join

8 LETTERS GALACTIC NAMELESS SENTENCE UNDERDOG

7 LETTERS ANORAKS BELLIED LEAGUED MISTAKE NONSTOP VOODOOS

EASY

20

4. Cannery Row is a 1945 novel

6 LETTERS ORANGE ORGANS RESIDE STRODE

To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember, no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

QUICK QUIZ 1. Linen is made from the

4 LETTERS CEDE DABS DUET EVES GLAD HEAT LATE LENS LETS NEST REDO

REACT REFER SCENE SCOUT SEEDY SENSE SNORE SPORE STATE TASTE TONES TRACT TREES TRUED YESES

No. 215

S S P R I N G F R O S T S L A S R W A T E R L I L I E S A H A E W H E A T F I E L D L I C L T S A S I L A N O M C I R T C S R E E N O I P E H T D T A E E P P S R E E C E T I N E W C V D A T I U I M N A G A H T N R I T H L R Y E W C O O T H A A A R B A C I N R E U G K G D H M S R E V O L E H T E S I O E R T H E S I E S T A I F N M H E E N R U T C O N A D S E T T M E S I D A R A P E R S H R I A H C M R A S I R N E H T T H E S W I N G T H E K I S S

Can you find all the words listed?

The leftover letters will spell out a secret message.

A MERMAID

THE CAT

ALCHEMY

THE HARVESTERS

BLUE POLES

THE KISS

DANCE CLASS

THE LOVERS

DIEGO AND I

THE NIGHT WATCH

GUERNICA

THE PIONEER

HENRI’S ARMCHAIR

THE SIESTA

IRISES

THE SWING

MONA LISA

THE TRIAL

NOCTURNE

WATER LILIES

PARADISE

WHEAT FIELD

SPRING FROST SECRET MESSAGE: Appreciating the works of masters

Greeting (Ital) (4) Entranced (10) Unnaturally strange (7) Business (7) Long footrace (8) Cancel (5)

D R I F T

CODEWORD: 1 = V, 2 = M, 3 = B, 4 = W, 5 = A, 6 = C, 7 = S, 8 = X, 9 = L, 10 = U, 11 = R, 12 = Z, 13 = E, 14 = G, 15 = F, 16 = J, 17 = Q, 18 = H, 19 = K, 20 = D, 21 = N, 22 = Y, 23 = I, 24 = O, 25 = P, 26 = T

1 3 10 11 12 13

genii, gins, grin, grins, grip, gripe, gripes, grips, hinge, hinges, hiring, neigh, neighs, nigh, pegs, PERISHING, ping, pings, prig, prising, reign, reigns, resign, rigs, ring, rings, rising, sigh, sign, signer, sing, singe, singer, siring, sprig, spring

14 15 18 20 21

ACROSS

5 LETTERS ABOUT ABOVE ADAGE AFTOS AMASS ARENA AVERT BALDS CANED DEBUT DIRER DRIFT DROOP ENTRY ERASE FUSSY GONER GORED GRASS HALTS INANE LAGER LATHS LET-UP LUNAR NICER NIECE NOISY PIKED RADAR RASPS

SOLUTION

DOWN

REDS TRIP TSAR TYPE

SOLUTION

measure (4)

3 LETTERS APT CPA EKE ERA EVE GEE HUE ION ITS LEG LIT NEE OLD RAN RUB RUE SOS TAR TEA TEN TOE URN VIE

No. 214

6 9 7 5 4 2 8 3 1 4 3 8 9 7 1 5 6 2 2 1 5 8 3 6 9 4 7 1 5 3 6 9 7 4 2 8 7 2 9 4 1 8 3 5 6 8 4 6 2 5 3 7 1 9 9 7 2 3 6 4 1 8 5 3 8 1 7 2 5 6 9 4 5 6 4 1 8 9 2 7 3

26 Domed building (7) 27 Bill (7) 28 Recorded (10) 29 A unit of length in imperial

WORDFIT

3 8 2 4 1 5 6 9 7 7 9 4 3 6 2 5 8 1 1 5 6 7 9 8 4 2 3 6 2 8 1 3 9 7 5 4 5 4 1 6 8 7 2 3 9 9 3 7 5 2 4 8 1 6 8 7 3 2 4 1 9 6 5 4 6 9 8 5 3 1 7 2 2 1 5 9 7 6 3 4 8

No. 305

L A G E R D E B U T T R A C T A R E N A R A D A R A B O V E B A L D S I N A N E T O N E S H U E I T S L E T U P G E E S T R O D E D I R E R R E D S L E A G U E D N E E G L A D R E D O R A S P S H E A T G A L A C T I C R U B A N O R A K S M I S T A K E L A T E T E N N A M E L E S S E V E S C E D E D R I F T S N E S T N O N S T O P T S A R A F T O S O R A N G E T R U E D L E G I O N A P T N O I S Y S N O R E A V E R T S C O U T N I C E R D R O O P S E N S E Y E S E S S E E D Y

CROSSWORD

ANSWERS: 1. Flax 2. Four 3. Almond flour 4. John Steinbeck 5. Louis Armstrong 6. Mushrooms 7. Whisky 8. Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and ‘The Big Bopper’ (J.P. Richardson) 9. 1973 10. Body and Soul; a duet with Tony Bennett

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Surf & Turf @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am2pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am-2pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am12pm.

BIGGEST Toy Raffle @ Club Gunnedah, drawn 2pm.

Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am-12pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

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Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

Moree Markets, 7am-12:30pm @ Jellicoe Park, Moree.

Members’ Kids Christmas Party, 2pm & Giant Toy Raffle, 4pm @ Gunnedah Golf Club.

1 Child Under 12 Eats Free Sunday Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

1 Child Under 12 Eats Free Sunday Nights (with one paid adult meal) @ Club Gunnedah!

Wee Waa Markets, 9am1pm @ 65-67 Rose St.

Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only $20!

Parmi Nights @ Club Gunnedah! Only $20!

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah!

Only $17!

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Asian Special Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $17!

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

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Gunnedah RDA Presentation Day, enquiries 0427 293 692.

Narrabri Schools Ministry Pop Up Op Shop, 9am2pm @ Thrive Church, Narrabri.

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Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Narrabri Shire Council Meeting, 5:30pm.

Surf & Turf @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

Gunnedah Jockey Club AGM, 6pm @ Gunnedah Jockey Club, Riverside Racecourse

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

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CHRISTMAS EVE Seafood Lover Night @ Club Gunnedah! Only $24!

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Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am-12pm.

Gunnedah Country Markets @ Wolesley Oval, 7:30am-2pm.

Verandah Saturday, 9:30am, home-made & baked goods @ The Craft Shop, 35 Dangar St, Narrabri.

Narrabri Rotary Markets, On the river walk behind Leitch Oval.

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Gunnedah Wood Workers Club Association, 8am12pm.

Waste into Art Exhibition @ Gunnedah Bicentennial Creative Arts Gallery, Dec 19, 2025 ‘til January 30, 2025.

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