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This week... From the editor I still remember the Newcastle Knights’ 2001 grand fi nal win against the Parramatta Eels. I was seven years old. I knew very little about footy, but I was pretty pleased with the red and blue ribbons my aunty had very creatively done my hair with for a grand fi nal party. Everyone made a great big hoo-ha; eyes glued to the telly. These days, I still don't know much about football (or any sport, I must admit), but I know how seriously many Novocastrians take the NRL, and the pride they have in the Knights. It’s the fi rst and last thing you see at Broadmeadow train station: “Home of the Newcastle Knights.” You know a Knights fan when you see one. The other day, on my morning commute, I spotted a car covered in member stickers dating back to 2010. You can bet they’re not coming off anytime soon. Staring down the barrel of the 2018 season, which kicks off tomorrow (Friday 9 March) with a home game against Manly, we can report the Knights are feeling optimistic about the season ahead. The club is under new ownership by The Wests Group, and has signed several new recruits to see it through, hopefully with some success. That story on page 18. Go Knights!

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Newcastle Knights players Sione Mata’utia and Jamie Buhrer (2018 co-captain) at preseason training ahead of the Knights’ first match of the year. See cover story, page 18. Photo: Peter Stoop

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news Youth program funding knocked back The state government has rejected an application to fund Youth Frontiers in the Hunter Region, despite last year being the youth mentoring program’s most successful. Delivered in schools across the state, Youth Frontiers pairs students aged 12 to 16 with older, more experienced mentors to develop young people’s leadership, teamwork, communication and decision-making skills. The work culminates in an end-of-year showcase for parents, mentors and peers. Until now, the program was delivered in the Hunter Region by Toronto-based Community Activities Lake Macquarie (CALM), in partnership with YWCA NSW. However, the government

rejected CALM’s funding application for 2018, instead awarding $6.6 million to Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus, MTC Australia, Raise Foundation and Save the Children Australia. CALM chief executive officer Sheena Harvey expressed disappointment at the government’s decision, given that 120 young people across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter benefited from the program last year. They finished the year with three nominations for state awards, and all three students won. “We strongly believe CALM presented an excellent application, which took on board the 2017 feedback from students, schools and the wider community,”

Community Activities Lake Macquarie chief executive officer Sheena Harvey. Photo: Peter Stoop

Ms Harvey said. “I would like to reassure you, despite our disappointment, CALM will continue our work as a locallyresponsive community organisation driven to help children, families and young people. “We will continue to provide a range of youth programs,

Road upgrades in Newcastle city centre Newcastle is changing. New development and transport infrastructure in the city centre means the road network needs upgrading. The NSW Government is funding important upgrades to key intersections. This will help to improve traffic flow and safety for road users. From early March, temporary traffic changes will be in place to allow the work to be carried out safely. When travelling in and around the city centre, plan ahead and allow extra travel time. For the latest traffic updates go to livetraffic.com Visit revitalisingnewcastle.nsw.gov.au for more information

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Cancer education goes mobile A “potentially life-saving” cancer education program will hit the road to reach more people. Cancer Council NSW’s Beat Cancer @ Work program is now accessible in the Upper Hunter and regional NSW, thanks to a $33,000 Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation grant. The grant enabled the Cancer Council to buy a specialised vehicle to deliver the program. Piloted in the Lower Hunter over the past 12 months, the free program delivers 15-minute talks and educational resources to businesses, community groups and service clubs on how to reduce the risk of cancer. The talks cover three main areas: information, prevention, and support. Participants learn about what measures the Cancer Council has in place to help and support cancer patients and their families and carers.

To date, 55 businesses and 5,000 workers in the Hunter and Central Coast regions have participated in the program. This is expected to significantly increase as the program’s roll-out continues. Cancer Council NSW’s community programs coordinator, Glen Parsons, welcomed the program’s expansion. “The information we deliver through Beat Cancer @ Work is potentially life-saving, as there are many thousands of Australians diagnosed with some form of cancer every year,” Mr Parsons said. “The impact on the person, families, carers and communities is significant, so providing workplace education simply makes great sense.” Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation chair, Phil Neat, said the program was unique because it delivered vital cancer prevention

Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation chair, Phil Neat, and Cancer Council community programs coordinator, Glen Parsons, with the new Beat Cancer @ Work vehicle.

information directly to the workplace. “When a cancer diagnosis is provided, it can sometimes be an information overload for everyone involved,” Mr Neat said. “This grant enables more workers to participate in the program.” Visit cancercouncil.com.au to find out more.

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news Stellar turnout for Newcastle show More than 30,000 people flooded Newcastle Showground last weekend for the 2018 Newcastle Regional Show, initial figures reveal. The finalised figure is expected to be closer to 38,000. Organisers are attributing the show’s success to the reinvigorated program focusing on bringing the country to the city, harkening back to the show’s roots. Newcastle Regional Show acting president Graham Poole said the country-city connection was a hit with little and big kids alike. “It was great to see everyone interacting with the animals, whether they were a toddler fascinated with the hen and her chicks, through to the adults trying to spot the queen in the bee display,” he said. Fine weather on Friday, Saturday and most of Sunday also helped draw more revellers. The most popular event was the rodeo on Saturday night, with the grandstands overflowing and the centre ring surrounded by people three-deep. Competitions attracted high-calibre animals,

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particularly stud beef cattle, and many of the competitors will use their experience and points to qualify for and exhibit at the Sydney Royal Easter Show later this month. Newcastle show organisers plan to build on this year’s hit country-inspired events when the show returns next year from 1 to 3 March.

Call to maintain disability funding Labor’s acting shadow minister for disability services, Kate Washington, has renewed calls for the state government to maintain advocacy funding. From July, about 50 disability advocacy services, information providers and representational organisations will have their funding slashed as the government continues to roll out the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Newcastle Weekly reported in December that the Disability Advocacy NSW Hunter and Central Coast organisation was concerned about the mooted cuts. It stated the NDIS did not fund advocacy to help with making complaints, reviews, or attending meetings where someone needed to speak about unfair treatment. Ms Washington claimed that, despite marking the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act, people with a disability were still fighting for respect. “This government can find $2.5 billion to knock down and rebuild stadiums but wants to cut funding to disability advocacy services,” she said. “The cost of continuing this funding is 0.5% of the government’s stadium funding.”

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long-term management of lead contamination, including the establishment of a grant program to assist landowners to understand their contamination status. “We look forward to working collaboratively with the government to implement the recommendations and we are grateful to both the LEWG and the Lake Macquarie Community Reference Group for their work in this process over the last four years,” Lake Macquarie mayor, Kay Fraser, said.

Stockton group’s crucial role A newly-formed community group will share its knowledge on the worsening erosion of Stockton Beach as Newcastle council seeks a long-term solution. The Stockton Community Liaison Group, made up of eight

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news Grand plans for iconic hub It’s long been known as Newcastle’s cosmopolitan hub, but a lack of funding since the 1989 earthquake has left Beaumont Street looking “tired”. Now, a Hamilton Concept Masterplan will seek to transform the area in a bid to attract more families and reduce crime. Newcastle council is set to develop the plan over the coming months alongside the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. The plan will include an improvement of facilities at James Street Plaza, explore the possibility of crime prevention through design techniques, and take community feedback into consideration. In April 2017, residents offered suggestions of a new playground, lighting upgrades, an amphitheatre, and more pedestrian zones. Hamilton Chamber of Commerce

president Nathan Errington believes the potential redevelopment cannot come soon enough. “Nothing has been spent [on Beaumont Street] since the 1989 earthquake,” he tells Newcastle Weekly. “The street looks a bit tired, so it’ll be great if it can get a facelift. “The community told us what they wanted and this is an opportunity to put things into place.” Mr Errington says the chamber will turn its attention towards the plan after this Sunday’s Beaumont Street Carnivale – an annual celebration that showcases Hamilton’s rich multicultural heritage while supporting local businesses. Newcastle council has requested the Hamilton Business Improvement Association match its funding for the plan’s development. - Ben Murphy

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Application forms and supporting documents are available at orica.com/kooragang Applications for this round of funding will close on 31 March, with successful recipients notified in April.

Kids club’s special milestone The group’s numbers might have dwindled over the years, but its impact on the community remains as strong as ever. In the past 12 months alone, the John Hunter Children’s Hospital Kids Club has supplied a sleep machine worth more than $18,000; a special sofa bed priced at about $3,550; a blood pressure monitor that cost over $3,300; plus funds to Child Life Therapy and Oncology Life Therapy amounting to $1,000 each. The kids club also secured a $186,000 grant from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation last year. It went towards the purchase of 42 cameras at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, which enable parents and families to use their computer or phone remotely to view their newborn babies. After more than two decades

Kathy Jones, Linda Hurley, Beryl Rigby and Jan Waugh at the celebrations.

of fundraising, the highlyrespected kids club celebrated its 25th anniversary this week at the hospital’s Royal Newcastle Centre. A special guest was Linda Hurley, patron of the United Hospital Auxiliary and wife of the NSW Governor General, David Hurley. The celebrations included morning tea and a presentation on the group’s efforts over the years.

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Seeing double They’re “proud” as punch. Brothers Tom and Noah Proudlock are the first set of twins in Jewells Primary School’s history to make captain and vice-captain. There were just seven votes between them. As identical twins, their teachers and peers have a tough time telling Tom and Noah apart, but one thing is for certain: they are well-loved by all. “They’re just beautiful boys, not just as twins but as individuals,” teacher Samantha Skinner said. It was the lure of extra responsibilities that inspired the boys to nominate for the roles, as they prepare for high school next year. Plus, there was always a chance they could end up captain and vicecaptain together. “Our speeches were the same,” Tom said. “I said how cool it would be to

Identical twins Tom and Noah Proudlock are Jewells Primary School’s captain and vicecaptain for 2018. Photo: Peter Stoop

have Noah as my vice-captain, and Noah said the same about me. “One of those turned out to be true.” “I felt really proud when we got it,” Noah added. Noah is now head of the Sport & Rec Committee, while Tom looks after the school’s public relations, which includes the sandpit and other common areas.

According to Tom, they each couldn’t have picked a better righthand man. “There’s a bit of arguing between us sometimes, but we’re mostly happy,” he said. Leadership runs in the Proudlock family, with the twins’ older brother having been involved in the school’s mock parliamentary system. - Georgia Osland

The first reverse vending machine has been installed in Maitland as part of the state government’s Return and Earn container deposit scheme. The machine, which gives 10-cent refunds for eligible drink containers, is located at the BP service station at Thornton. A second will soon be placed at the Home Consortium on Mustang Drive, Rutherford. “Return and Earn is the largest litter reduction initiative to be introduced in NSW, and now the Maitland community can get involved,” Parliamentary secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, said. More than 115 million containers have been returned across the state since the scheme started on 1 December. Visit returnandearn.org.au for more information.

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news Historic building’s new direction When it comes to wedding venues, the Hunter Region’s beaches and wineries have obvious appeal. But, after years of painstaking restoration works, an historic building in the heart of Maitland now offers soon-to-be newlyweds a different option. Mansfield House, built in 1887, previously operated as banking chambers, firstly by CBC and then NAB, until 1990. Since 2012, Tom Richards and his business partner, Christian Cramp, have spent countless hours restoring the High Street site to its former glory. This included repainting walls, replacing tiling, and re-varnishing seating. Their long-term vision was to turn Mansfield House into a popular location for weddings, private functions, and other community events such as fundraisers. “It’s about the public having some sort of access,” Mr Cramp says. “[Mansfield] is a beautiful building, but we didn’t spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for it to just look good from the outside. “We’ve put a lot of thought into every little detail.”

As the venue’s wedding coordinator, Mr Cramp believes it provides a flexible alternative for brides and grooms. “There’s nothing of this complete standard in the middle of Maitland – you have to go to the vineyards or the middle of Newcastle,” he says. “Both have beautiful locations, with the beach and city views and the wineries, but we’re a different option – not better, just different.” Mr Richards, the events coordinator, praised the community for showing patience during the lengthy refurbishment. “We’ve looked to restore [the building] to its original form as much as possible,” he says. “The colour of the paintwork, for example, is in keeping with the time – we have methodically taken the time and effort to get the building back to what it was in its former splendour.” In the past few years, Mansfield has hosted various fundraisers, including The Umbrella Foundation Australia’s An Evening of Gatsby and an open house for the Friends of Grossman House. - Ben Murphy

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around the back end of the lake, so we had to come up with a new circuit,” he says. “[Loop the Lake] has donated more than $1 million to John Hunter Children’s Hospital since it began, and other charities like the Cancer Council and Camp Quality have also benefited.” There will be two starting points for this year’s event. The first, at Speers Point Park, takes riders along the Fernleigh Track, down to Catherine Hill Bay, and on to Doyalson RSL. Mr Evans says participants can then opt to enter the event from this point onwards. “Doyalson RSL have agreed to fund morning tea for riders in the carpark, which has saved the [rotary club] quite a bit of money,” he says. “After muffins, coffee and cold drinks, we’ll then go

Warners Bay Rotary Club members Peter Raynor, Christine Evans and John Evans at Speers Point Park. Photo: Peter Stoop

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sport Sprinting towards Games success It’s been a mammoth few weeks for Charlestown athlete Erin Cleaver. The 18-year-old was named Lake Macquarie Sportsperson of the Year at an awards ceremony in Belmont after being confirmed on the Australian team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Cleaver, who has a form of cerebral palsy, is set to compete in both the T38 long jump and T38 100-metre events at the Games on the Gold Coast. The track and field star’s silver medal at the world championships in London last year earned her an automatic selection. It’s been a tough road to qualification, but Cleaver, and her sprint coach Shaun Fletcher, have ticked off little goals along the way. “I’ve trained five days a week for two hours each day over the past so many years to get to each

international competition,” Cleaver tells Newcastle Weekly. “I train as hard as I can [for the Games]; there are little goals to get to before each competition and my coach and I plan for situations like how to get around an injury if it occurs. “But everything has been quite smooth to get there really. “It’s just been about me getting older, growing different muscles, and becoming used to that change.” It will be Cleaver’s second appearance at the Games. During the teen’s debut, at Rio in 2016, fellow Novocastrian and legendary wheelchair racer, Kurt Fearnley, played an important role in easing her nerves. “At my first Games, I was only 15 [years old] and Kurt became like a father figure in that I was so

Erin Cleaver at Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale. Photo: Peter Stoop

young and didn’t know what to expect,” Cleaver says. “It really helped with both of us being from Newcastle as well.” The Commonwealth Games will take place from 4 to 15 April. - Ben Murphy

Nabbout jets off to Japan Fan favourite Andrew Nabbout will fly to Japan this week, fresh off bagging the winner in Newcastle’s sensational 2-1 victory over rivals Sydney FC. Nabbout agreed to join Urawa Red Diamonds after the J-League heavyweights triggered a clause in his contract. The Red Diamonds offered a significant transfer fee for the bustling winger, who scored 18 goals in 46 appearances for the Jets. On Saturday, in what would prove to be Nabbout’s final game, the Jets were reduced to 10 men when Roy O’Donovan saw red for a swinging arm. But, with the score locked at 1-all, the Jets’ talisman, Nabbout, cut inside and unleashed a fierce strike, which found the bottom right corner of the net. It eventually handed Newcastle all three points against the defending champions.

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sport Knights primed for season opener Jamie Buhrer is adamant heightened expectations will not hinder the Newcastle Knights as the club prepares for its first-round clash against Manly. After a decade of struggle, both on and off the field, the cashed-up Knights, under new owners The Wests Group, made several key recruits ahead of the 2018 season. Newcastle’s signings include the likes of Sydney Roosters trio Mitchell Pearce, Connor Watson and Aidan Guerra; North Queensland young gun Kalyn Ponga; Melbourne’s Slade Griffin; and Brisbane duo Tautau Moga and Herman Ese’ese. Despite claiming a morale-boosting 26-22 win over defending premiers Melbourne in a closed trial, the new-look side then suffered a heavy defeat to Parramatta in its final preseason hit-out. However, Buhrer, who was named co-captain alongside Pearce last week, remains optimistic heading into tomorrow night’s NRL season opener at home. “It’s been really positive; obviously we’ve

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got a lot of new players and they’ve brought plenty of enthusiasm with them,” he tells Newcastle Weekly. “There’s a certain level of excitement over our expected growth and also a bit of relief that it’s the end of preseason.” Buhrer says the Knights haven’t discussed the added expectations placed on the squad. “I don’t think it’s completely necessary,” he says. “We’ve got good depth at the club and there are a lot of guys who have played 150 to 200 [NRL] games. “The expectation within our own club is the only thing we’re worried about.” The 28-year-old utility adds he is looking forward to facing his former side. Buhrer played more than 120 NRL games for the Sea Eagles over a seven-year period before signing with Newcastle last season. “I’ve got a lot of good friends there [at Manly]; they are a good, strong, proud club,” he says. “They’ll come here ready to play but we want to kick off the season with a win and we’re

New recruit Mitchell Pearce fires off a pass during a preseason training session. Photo: Peter Stoop

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Go Bananas for hearing health Did you know that potassium, found in bananas, can help preserve your hearing? Research shows that maintaining a balanced diet, and high levels of potassium, can help slow down the rate of hearing loss. With more than 25% of Newcastle’s

population aged over 60, it’s important to test your ears. That’s why the HearingLife Newcastle team has launched its Go Bananas campaign. To find out more, visit campaignforbetterhearing.com.au, or phone 1300 460 460 to find your local clinic.

Share your community event. Email editorial@newcastleweekly.com.au with ‘HYH’ in the subject field. Deadline is 10 days prior to Thursday edition date.

The Community Activities Centre Merewether invites those with a disability to Merewether All-Sorts (held in the hall at Merewether Uniting Church, Glebe Road, Merewether) every Tuesday from 10am to 2pm. The program includes exercises, games, activities, craft, entertainment

and occasional lunch outings. It is supported by a craft coordinator, occupational therapy students, a physiotherapist, registered nurse and other volunteers. Morning tea is provided; BYO lunch. For enquiries, phone 0411 133 679 or email Jennifer.burns51@gmail.com

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Bayway Village Market Day Bayway Village at Fern Bay is holding a market day on Saturday 17 March from 8.30am to 1pm. With more than 50 stalls exhibiting, there is something for everyone, including arts and crafts, bric-a-brac,

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a chocolate wheel, barbecue and morning tea. Find the village at Nelson Bay Road, Fern Bay. Phone Pam on 4928 1089 for more information.

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Free inspirational talk Mary Bothwell CSB discusses ‘Experiencing Heaven Now’ at a free talk at Wallsend Library (Bunn Street, Wallsend) from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Saturday 10 March. Child-minding available. For further details, phone 4961 4023.

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Meet Australia’s only giant pandas Make the most of new direct flights from Newcastle to Adelaide and visit Adelaide Zoo. Home to more than 2,500 exotic and native animals and only a short walk from Adelaide CBD, it’s little wonder almost half a million people visit the zoo each year. Where else in Australia can you step off a busy street and in minutes be knee-high to a giraffe, feel the wind on your face from the wings of a stunning macaw, or meet Australia’s only giant pandas? Adelaide Zoo is a relaxing, green city oasis full of diversity and colour, and it offers a range of truly unique animal experiences to make your visit unforgettable. The zoo is open every day of the year, including Christmas and public holidays. Visit adelaidezoo.com.au

Enter to WIN Newcastle Weekly has three general admission family passes to Adelaide Zoo (valued at $90 each) to give away. To enter, email competitions@newcastleweekly.com.au with Adelaide Zoo in the subject line. Tell us your name, full contact details and your favourite zoo exhibit. Entries close and winners drawn at 9am on Friday 16 March. One entry per person. Permit No. LTPM-16-00488.

STOCKTON BEACH HOLIDAY PARK The sun, the sand and the ocean are calling, and Stockton Beach Holiday Park is the perfect base for your next escape. Located just a ferry ride from the heart of Newcastle, there is an abundance of things to explore. With beachfront sites and villas available, there is a little something for everyone. A: 3 Pitt Street, Stockton T: 1800 778 562 W: stocktonbeach.com

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Nerd’s the word Newcastle funnyman Clark Gormley has struck an unusual balance between the left and right sides of his brain. Most people are either creatively-inclined (right brain) or analytically-inclined (left brain), but seldom both. Gormely, however, is a part-time engineer, part-time comedian, allowing both of his passions to flourish in symbiosis. “There aren’t many engineers who are also creative,” Gormely told Newcastle Weekly. Later this month he’ll present his newest (and self-professed “nerdiest”) act, Clark’s Nerdy Science Show, at The Royal Exchange as part of the Newcastle Fringe Festival. It’s got everything: original music, comedic bits about famous eccentric scientists and the periodic table of elements – even an amusing PowerPoint presentation.

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time out Clark Gormely’s scientific set-up for Clark’s Nerdy Science Show.

Gormley is no stranger to public performances. He’s one half of the Nerds & Music duo, which has played around town and at folk festivals for a decade, and is currently recording its third album. Gormley has also emceed for Club Sandwich at The Royal Exchange since its inception in 2012. “A one-man show felt like the next step,” Gormley said. This will be his third year with the Newcastle Fringe Festival, and his third show; his first being Up the Nerdsville Track, followed by the equally-successful Dial N for Nerder. Wherever he goes, Gormley pulls big crowds. Last year he performed at the Melbourne and Adelaide fringe festivals, as well as the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January.

Three months in the making, Clark’s Nerdy Science Show is on at The Royal Exchange from Thursday 22 to Saturday 24 March at 6pm each day. They’re just three of 78 performances by 27 different acts in the Newcastle Fringe Festival, from Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 March. Other venues include The Cathedral, the Grand Hotel, Catapult Dance Studios, The Edwards Bar, and the Gallipoli Club. Performers hail from the world over, including England, Germany, Canada, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and, of course, Newcastle. Go to newcastlefringe.com.au for tickets and event information. - Georgia Osland

Go wild at travelling film fest Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Newcastle for a second time on Thursday 15 March. The 2018 Mountainfilm on Tour features the best short films from the annual Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado, bringing a mix of skiing, rafting, mountaineering, expedition travel, cultural and environmental stories to the fore. One word sets Mountainfilm apart from other tours: heart. Join in for a celebration of adventure, environment and the human spirit. Mountainfilm toured Australia and New Zealand for the first time in 2017 to rave reviews. Screening for one night only at Tower Cinemas Newcastle. Tickets via eventbrite.com.au (search ‘Mountainfilm on Tour – Newcastle’).

Enter to WIN Newcastle Weekly has five, last-minute double passes to Mountainfi lm on Tour in Newcastle to give away. To enter, email competitions@newcastleweekly.com.au with Mountainfilm on Tour in the subject line. Tell us your name, full contact details and your adventure style. Entries close and winners drawn at 9am on Wednesday 14 March (must be able to attend event the next day). One entry per person. Permit No. LTPM-16-00488.

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time out Cosmopolitan flavours to fill Hamilton Famous for its variety and abundance of mouthwatering food, Carnivale returns to Hamilton on Sunday 11 March. More than 20,000 revellers are expected to fill Beaumont Street to celebrate the suburb’s rich cosmopolitan flavours. Festivities kick off at 10am with more than 100 vibrant specialty market stalls to complement the street’s famous dining, café, hotel and retail offerings. This year, Carnivale promises more for kids, with a dedicated kids’ zone, showbag precinct, zoo with animals big and small, as well as camel rides. Three key entertainment precincts – Tudor Street, The Kent Hotel and The Northern Star Hotel stages – will showcase a mix of local musicians and feature artists. The Northern Star Hotel Stage,

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located opposite James Street Plaza, will host the popular Little Scallywags, Julie Logan Music, The Pretty Amazing Jono plus headline acts Them Wild Oats and the Ron Knight Daze Band. This year carnival organisers have introduced a soloists stage, starring local musicians in 30-minute slots. Once again, Greater Bank will hold an Instagram competition, where one lucky Carnivale attendee will win $1,000 simply by sharing a photo of themselves at the carnival. Visit hamiltonchamber.com.au for further details about the event.

Experiencing

Heaven now A talk by Mary Bothwell, CSB of Pasadena, California

Newcastle Outdoor Artists captures the ever-changing face of Newcastle.

Every Friday, a small group of artists take their tools of the trade on the road to draw and paint the ever-changing face of Newcastle. They call themselves the Newcastle Outdoor Artists. This Saturday and Sunday, 10 and 11 March, the group is holding an exhibition at the Ron (Joe) Donkin Gallery in the Society of Artists Newcastle building at Lambton Park, off Howe Street, Lambton. The group’s paintings will be for sale, and proceeds help the art society deliver art classes and workshops to the community, as well as conduct social groups throughout the week. The exhibition opens tomorrow (Friday 9 March) at 6pm.

12:30pm Saturday March 10 Wallsend Public Library Bunn Street Wallsend

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We all yearn to find meaningful relationships, or a more lasting connection with peace, contentment, even health. In my lecture, I’ll discuss how anyone can become genuinely aware of God’s presence and experience heaven—harmony, health, and happiness—here and now. Mary Bothwell is a Christian Science practitioner and teacher and member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

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time out What’s on BLOOD SWEAT & BEERS: This concert is the real deal, with current and former members of AC/DC (Mark Evans), The Angels (Jim Hilbun), Rose Tatoo (Angry Anderson and Dai Pritchard), the Screaming Jets (Grant Walmsley) and Greg Aldridge on drums. Appearing at Wests Cardiff (corner Munibung and Pendlebury roads, Cardiff) on Friday 9 March. Visit westsnewcastle. com.au/clubs/wests-cardiff

Adamstown). Entry $3. WARNERS BAY MARKETS: Saturday 17 March, 8am to 2pm at Warners Bay foreshore (formerly held at Warner Park). Arts, crafts, fashion and accessories, gourmet delights and more. Held Fashion Weekend – Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March – Westfield Kotara

monthly. ALL-GERMAN VEHICLE DAY: Saturday 17 March

MAITLAND TASTE FESTIVAL: Explore the delights of food produce, from garden to plate at Maitland Taste 2018. Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March at The Levee, Central Maitland (High Street, Maitland). Visit maitlandtaste.com.au

exhibition openings with Megan McCarthy (Fractured Feminism), Libby Eckersley (Preparations and de-articulations), Courtney Heffernan (Fanciful Notions), and Annika Thurbon (I don’t look like this, I don’t look like this), at the gallery until Sunday 11 March. Search ‘Watt Space Gallery’ on Facebook for more.

FASHION WEEKEND: Westfield Kotara’s biannual shopping event, Fashion Weekend, is back for autumn 2018 on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March. Two days of non-stop in-centre events, sales and offers. Visit westfield.com.au for the full event schedule.

THE LONDON KLEZMER QUARTET: The joyous celebratory music of Eastern European Jews. Sunday 11 March, 2pm at Sisters’ Chapel, Sacred Spaces at the Sisters of Mercy Convent (Queen Street, Singleton). Tickets via trybooking.com/TJRG

WALLSEND MARKETS: Wallsend Pioneer Hall

CARNIVALE: Hamilton’s renowned cultural event returns on Sunday 11 March from 10am to 4pm. Beaumont Street, Hamilton (between Tudor and Donald streets) will come alive with entertainment, market stalls, a kids’ zone and plenty of international cuisine.

PARTS OF THE SUM: Parts of the Sum, by Wangi Wangi artist Jo Bevan, is on display at Art Systems Wickham (Annie Street, Wickham) until Sunday 11 March.

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2018 NSW REGIONAL SAFETY CONFERENCE & EXPO: Thursday 15 and Friday 16 March at NEX Newcastle (King Street, Newcastle). Visit nswsafetyconference.com.au for full program details and to buy tickets.

FATHER AND SON: PAINTING AND POTTERY:

RAID MY WARDROBE: Pre-loved women’s fashion event. Sunday 11 March, 10am to 1pm at Newcastle Basketball Stadium (corner Young and Curley roads, Broadmeadow). $5 entry fee. Cash sales only. Fitting rooms and free parking available.

HUNTER RECORD FAIR: Records, CDs, rarities, bargains. Saturday 17 March, 9am to 4pm at Kotara High School (Lexington Parade,

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Albert Street, Islington). A charity event with classic and modern car displays, supporting Nobbys Surf Lifesaving Club. Registration fee is $15 per vehicle (on the day). Visit mbccc.org.au for further details.

(Cowper Street, Wallsend), 8am to 2pm on Saturday 17 March. Held fortnightly. JESMOND MARKETS: Formerly held on the first Sunday of the month; now held on the third Sunday of the month, in support of the instalment on Sunday 18 March, 8am to 1pm at Heaton Birmingham Gardens Bowling Club (Mordue Parade, Jesmond).

The first joint exhibition by painter Michael Hannah and his son, Nicholas, a potter, is on display at the Creator Incubator (Clyde Street, Hamilton) until Sunday 18 March. Open Thursday to Sunday, 12pm to 5pm. SEND YOUR FREE ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS FOR WHAT’S ON TO: editorial@newcastleweekly.com.au

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Windale Gateshead Bowling Club MONDAY MEMBERS DRAW! 5.00-6.00pm

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Wonder Woman actress Gal Gadot looked like a modern-day 1920s flapper as she sparkled in a dramatic sequined Givenchy gown and Tiffany & Co. diamonds. Black Panther actress Lupita Nyong’o stole the spotlight in custom Atelier Versace.

27-year-old actress Jennifer Lawrence dazzled in a gold Christian Dior column dress.

Australian actress Nicole Kidman ramped up the wow factor in a sculptural Armani Privé strapless gown, mirrored Louboutins and a vintage 1953 Omega watch.

Oscars best dressed We had all eyes firmly on the red carpet as silver screen superstars shone in a sea of glamorous diamonds, theatrical silhouettes and designer frocks at the 90th Annual Academy Awards held in Los Angeles on Sunday. 30

Nominated for Best Actress for her role in I, Tonya, Margot Robbie wore a custom Chanel Haute Couture gown that took over 600 hours to make and assemble. Allison Janney won Best Supporting Actress for her role in I, Tonya in a dramatic split sleeve gown by Reem Acara.

The Shape of Water star Sally Hawkins wore Armani Privé and Chopard jewellery.

Shopping in a new light Discover the Hunter’s newest shopping and dining destination, opening 22 March. Explore David Jones and 50 exciting new stores, plus a world of flavours at The Courtyard dining precinct. Plus there are 950 extra parking spaces – and it’s still free! Find out more at stockland.com.au/greenhills

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Dulux 2018 Colour Trends – Kinship Palette. Styled by Bree Leech. Photo: Mike Baker

Earthy tones add autumnal appeal With autumn here and longer nights setting in, there’s no better time to turn up the cosiness factor in your home. This season, sophisticated, earthy shades partnered with light neutral tones are expected to dominate alongside tribal-inspired textured furnishings – perfect for creating the cocooning and nurturing space we all crave in cooler weather. Dulux has identified Kinship as one of four key palettes in its Dulux 2018 Colour Trends forecast. The Kinship collection of rich hues is inspired by traditional cultures and folklore, and features warm terracotta, russet, soft grey-greens, cosy neutrals and pops of vibrant red that hint at an Eastern influence. It pairs beautifully with the natural materials that are so popular right now, such as warm timbers, stone and linens. If you’re daunted by the idea of introducing deep colours to your space, you needn’t be. Even a dash of these richer hues against a white or neutral background, in the right spot, can make a big impact. Whether you choose to go all out or keep it minimal, the key is to pair these rich colours

with a complementary white or neutral with similar undertones. This will create a sense of balance, allowing the bold hues to enhance, rather than overwhelm, your space. Interior stylist Michelle Halford, of The Design Chaser blog, shares her top styling tips: • Offset rich colours with a soft, complementary neutral to create balance. • Introduce furniture and accessories in warm, neutral materials, such as a vintage timber console or dresser, rattan chairs, woven lighting and baskets. Bold, abstract art, textured wall hangings and plenty of greenery provide the perfect finishing touches. • Up the cosiness factor by adding lashings of texture. Think oversized knits, luxurious velvets and linens. • Seek out cushions and rugs that pick up on the earthy shades in the Kinship Palette, and layer them for impact. • Bring a fun, folkloric style to the space with patterns, embroidery, fringing and tassel detailing. • Use accents of black in furniture and artwork to ground your scheme.

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Dogs in Lake Mac With close to 80,000 dogs registered in Lake Macquarie, we are committed to ensuring there’s plenty of space for both people and our pets to safely enjoy.

Easter is just around the corner! Festive tableware is a great way to make the occasion fun and memorable for the whole family. What’s more is these pieces make great collectibles to pass from one generation to the next. For added fun over the Easter long weekend (Friday 30 March to Monday 2 April), paint boiled eggs to serve as a healthy, homemade snack.

Council has developed a draft Dogs in Open Space Policy to provide the broad strategic direction for the management of dogs in open spaces across the City, ensuring safety, consistency and the balancing of community needs.

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Digging up the truth about olives

What is the difference between black and green olives? The answer is that the colour determines ripeness. Both green and black olives are born on the tree together; black being ripe, while green need to be pickled. The olive is a superbly versatile tree, great for a tropical

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garden or even in formal gardens, but wonderful for a Mediterranean-style garden. I love its hardy grey foliage, which works perfectly with white, also using lavender and buxus as a border. Olives are quick-screening plants and tend to weather coastal salt. Indeed, with minimal care, olive

trees will live and produce fruit for more than a thousand years. This hardy tree will grow virtually anywhere in Australia where there is a cool winter and a warm summer. They are happy in average daily maximum temperatures above 30 degrees but they can survive in temperatures as high as 50 degrees. Some varieties prefer a winter frost, while most varieties survive as long as the winters are cool enough. The olive is droughthardy and will tolerate most varieties of soil conditions, preferring a neutral pH level. Don’t plant in heavy soils that store water after excessive rain. A better choice is a hilly, rocky site (remember the olive’s home is Greece). Never plant in clay. Olive trees require very little watering.

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Fruit starts to ripen in February and March; some of which will turn from green to purplish black.

THE WEEK • Prepare garden beds for planting sweet peas on St Patrick’s Day by fertilising with poultry manure. • Keep fighting lawn grub and apply Seasol to stimulate root growth in lawns before winter. • Roses will respond to an application of Sudden Impact now we have had a little rain.

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• Garages and carport

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• Ducted A/C • Combustion heater • Wine cellar

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Glenn Roberts 0403 290 451 Morisset 4970 5222

NW0239

Morisset 185 Freemans Drive

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10th March Price Guide $500,000 - $550,000

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47A Crockett Street, Cardiff South Easycare Torrens Title Home Set within the leafy pocket that defines Cardiff South, this immaculately presented home will hold tremendous appeal for first home buyers, young families and investors seeking low maintenance lock-and-leave convenience. Infused with natural light, its elegant open-plan living/dining area is designed for effortless function and ultra-contemporary comfort and the covered alfresco zone and grassed lawn will see you hosting social gatherings in style.

NW0264

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For Sale Sale Price $500,000 - $550,00 View Sat 11 - 11.30am

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324 m2 Brigitte Audet 0447 146 997

Alison Bratby 0411 295 991

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9A Afton Close, Cardiff Secluded Family Home in Tropical Oasis Upon entry to this magnificent Âž acre property, itâ€™s clear that privacy, tranquility and attention to detail have been of utmost importance. The unique, custom design of this home speaks volumes, with new flooring throughout, outdoor access to a wrap-around balcony or enclosed deck on each level, and luxurious bedrooms unfolding to panoramic bushland. An additional highlight is a stunning fully equipped modern and contemporary one bedroom studio. *Agent declares interest*

NW02666

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3195m2

For Sale

Paul McAllister

Sale Price $775,000 - $825,000

0447 122 113

View Saturday 2 - 2.30pm

Daniel Irwin

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0422 133 066

40 McIntyre Street, Cardiff Family Comfort Amid Peaceful Leafy Surrounds Encompassing tranquil bushland views atop its 701sqm block, this four bedroom single-level home offers a well kept haven of trendy retro style. A natural entertainer, it reveals a sunlit main living area with modern indoor/outdoor flow to the impressively sized alfresco deck and leafy garden surrounds and rests just minutes to Cardiffâ€™s lively shopping precinct.

NW0268

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For Sale Sale Price $580,000 - $630,000 View Saturday 1 - 1.30pm

Sell with

701m2 Paul McAllister 0447 122 113

Tess Fearon 0422 584 277

2 Gretel Crescent, Booragul Unlimited Family Credentials in an Absolute Waterfront Location Perfectly positioned footsteps from the shoreline and capturing uninterrupted Lake views from many rooms, this dual-level address overflows with comfort and future potential in one of Booragulâ€™s coveted lakeside cul-de-sacs. Grand in proportion and flexibly configured, the property boasts abundant family credentials highlighted by six bedrooms, two bathrooms and light-filled living spaces extending to a scenic entertainers balcony.

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For Sale Sale Price $820,000 - $900,000 View Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm Sat 11 - 11.30am

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612m2 Paul McAllister 0447 122 113 Tess Fearon 0422 584 277

18 Clare Close, Eleebana Lakeside Retreat Positioned in a whisper quiet cul de sac and boasting elevated lake glimpses, this generously proportioned home provides the ideal setting for large and growing families. Graced with a relaxed vibe and strong focus on entertaining, the property includes four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a lower level rumpus space complete with kitchenette and bathroom.

NW0267

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For Sale Sale Price $740,000 - $795,000 View Sat 11-11.30am

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735m2 Paul McAllister 0447 122 113

Tess Fearon 0422 584 277

10/635 Pacific Highway, Belmont Stylish Apartment in Premium Location Taking full advantage of its premier address in the exclusive ‘Pinnacle’ complex, this two bedroom/two bathroom apartment radiates with city glamour. Located in the heart of Belmont’s energetic city centre, from here it’s a stroll to shops, cafes and everyday conveniences with pristine beaches and the gleaming waters of Lake Macquarie just minutes away.

NW0270

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2 For Sale Sale Price $440,000 - $480,000 View Saturday 12.30 - 1pm

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1 Brad Randall 0439 616 851

4/14 Berringar Road, Valentine Contemporary Free-Standing Villa Finished to perfection and impressively detailed, this free-standing villa makes an ideal choice for a market newcomer or downsizers not wanting to compromise on space, quality or lifestyle. Meticulously appointed for easycare living in stylish comfort, its sought-after location is a stroll away from Valentineâ€™s shopping village, bowling club, waterfront reserve and sparkling Lake Macquarie.

NW0269

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For Sale Sale Price $595,000 - $650,000 View Saturday 12 - 12.30pm

Sell with

330m2 Paul McAllister 0447 122 113

Tess Fearon 0422 584 277

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FLETCHER

PREVIEW

4 MAGNOLIA CLOSE

BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME As soon as you step inside this beautifully presented home you will instantly appreciate all the impressive features on offer. With three living areas and a fantastic alfresco this home is perfect for families that love to entertain. Featuring a large formal lounge at the front of the home with light filled bay windows and stunning bamboo flooring. The centrally positioned family and dining room open directly to the large undercover alfresco making this the real heart of the home.

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

• Great position and street appeal • Above Ground Pool • Triple Car Drive Through Garaging

VIEW: SATURDAY 11AM - 11.45AM

FLETCHER

4 ST ANDREWS WAY

GUIDE $560,000 TO $590,000

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929 Shop 10, Fletcher Village, Fletcher NSW 2287

• Great living areas and clever home office • Huge alfresco and great district views. • Zoned Ducted Air, Split System A/C and Gas Heating • Quiet Location. Large 705sq block

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NW0258

This property represents fantastic value in the ever buoyant and popular Fletcher market. This is great opportunity for a first home buyer or investor to update and add value making this home a sensational investment. Two separate living areas and large galley style kitchen overlooking the huge undercover alfresco.

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FLETCHER

1 SERENITY CRESCENT

PRICE GUIDE ON REQUEST

TIMELESS DESIGN & APPEAL This beautiful family home split over 3 levels is the perfect home to establish yourself in a prominent & highly sought location in The Sanctuary. The large block is a wonderful blank canvas with great opportunity to build further garaging, securely house a trailer or caravan behind locked gates - or even take the plunge & put in a pool. • 3 Living areas including family, dining, rumpus and very spacious home theatre • Stunning kitchen with large island bench • Large decked alfresco with views and positioned to capture the breeze.

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

FLETCHER

26 CRESTVIEW STREET

GUIDE $860,000 - $880,000

GRAND FLETCHER RESIDENCE

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929 Shop 10, Fletcher Village, Fletcher NSW 2287

NW0259

This stunning home has the Wow Factor, Size, and Location! You will be enthralled from the moment you enter. • 6 Queen size bedrooms with potential 7th bedroom with ensuite • 5 separate living areas to suit all lifestyles and ages including formal lounge, dining, family, games room and sitting room • Beautiful kitchen that is vast in size and high end in presentation and inclusions • Large alfresco overlooking large landscaped rear yard 6

Peace Of Mind – Your Home Is Our Home

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Eleebana 50/40 Burton Road Convenient Retirement Living At Eleebana Shores This large two bedroom open plan single level property enjoys a north facing position, offering plenty of natural sunshine. Both large bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes. The open plan lounge, dining and kitchen is spacious which flow onto your own private courtyard. For your added comfort, there is a reverse cycle air conditioner and ceiling fans in the lounge and master bedroom areas.

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Air conditioning

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Built-in wardrobes

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Formal lounge

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Private courtyard

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Single lock up garage with internal access is also included

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Community pool, library, bus & bar area

Eleebana 8/44 Linden Avenue •

Air conditioning and ceiling fans

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Built-in robes

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Automatic single lock up garage

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Well maintained throughout

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Council rates $330 p/q approx.

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Strata rates $334 p/q approx.

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Rental potential $350 p/w approx .

For Sale $500,000 - $550,000 View Saturday 11.00 - 11.30am

Roger Tweed 0499 199 159 Valentine 4942 8377

Single Level Villa In An Ideal Location Set in a quiet complex in Eleebana and only a level walk to the lake’s edge, this is an ideal opportunity. Freshly painted throughout with new carpet and flooring makes for an easy transition. Open plan living, kitchen and dining area complements the two bedrooms. Great for younger people trying get in the Eleebana property market or downsizers looking for an easier lifestyle in the perfect location.

For Sale $450,000 - $500,000 View Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm

Roger Tweed 0499 199 159 Valentine 4942 8377

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Warners Bay 4/9 Howard Street

Location, Views And Size All Rolled Into One! This generously proportioned townhouse is spread across three levels and was designed to capitalise on its central location in the heart of Warners Bay. The modern interiors achieve a sense of comfort and luxury while still presenting low maintenance living. This home offers an abundance of living space combined with various alfresco options to relax or entertain. Here is a prime opportunity to secure this remarkable townhouse.

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Master bedroom with air conditioning, walk in robe and ensuite with modern stone top vanity

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Air conditioned, open plan living areas that opens to the front and rear balcony. Front balcony offers views of the lake.

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Downstairs rumpus flows to the covered courtyard and is an ideal home office/business space with its own entry/access

Auction Thursday 15th March 2018 at LJ Hooker Warners Bay 6.00pm View Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm Tuesday 5.00 - 5.30pm

Cameron Stevenson 0407 929 291 Michael Velkovski 0414 332 000 Warners Bay 4915 3800

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From $410,000 for 1 bedroom From $535,000 for 2 bedroom Saturday 12.30pm oneagencyeastlakes.com.au Rod Conry 0405 449 468 597 Pacific Hwy Belmont NSW 2280

NW1452

For sale

An exclusive boutique selection of 16 apartments designed by award winning architect Matt Sainsbury. Boasting a luxurious combination of oversized, contemporary 1, 2 and 3 bedroom residences, these apartments are a luxurious alternative to a designer home and are one of the best offerings on the market, in new apartment developments, in Warners Bay. Selling fast, get in quick to secure your choice.

EASTLAKES

Joanne Richley

Since 1986

34 Vincent Street, Cessnock

Julie Bennett

Not your average agent - but who wants average anyway! DOESN’T GET BETTER THAN THIS

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OPEN FOR INSPECTION SAT 10 MAR 10-10:30AM

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• Five spacious bedrooms, main with ensuite • Open plan lounge/dining/kitchen • Tasteful large main bathroom with corner bath & separate shower • Separate “teenage” retreat with its own bathroom & r/c a/c • Attached double garage & carport • Set on a massive 1012 sqm block • Quiet village location

• Three bedrooms all with built-ins and main with air-con • Spacious loungeroom with new r/c air-con • Open kitchen and dining that has plenty of cupboard space • The three-way bathroom has been renovated with separate shower and bath • Alfresco deck with screens, mosaic tiled server and additional outdoor teenage retreat/man cave

• Three bed brick & tile home • Open kitchen/dinning with gas cook top & plenty of cupboard space • Good size loungeroom • Bathroom with separate shower, bath & toilet • Ceiling fan with air-conditioner • Currently returning $260 per week

5 HALL STREET PAXTON

68 KALINGO STREET BELLBIRD

145 ALKIRA AVE CESSNOCK

$515,000

$420,000

$255,000

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INVESTORS DELIGHT

WALK TO TOWN

VACANT BUILDING BLOCK

OPEN FOR INSPECTION SAT 10 MAR 11-11:30AM

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• Beautiful brick home with colourbond roof • Four good size bedrooms, main with walk in robe and ensuite • Modern kitchen with plenty of cupboard space • Two living areas. Second with air con and ceiling fan • Bathroom with separate shower & bath • Huge undercover rear deck • Currently returning $360 per week

• Two bedrooms with built-in robes • Spacious open plan living area • Good size kitchen with plenty of cupboard space • Brand new bathroom with separate shower & bath • Large private court yard • Absolutely no maintenance

• Scarce as hen’s teeth! • In sought after location surrounded by quality home • Back onto Stonebridge golf course • 19.9 m frontage & 40 m approx on 674sqm block • Fully serviced, town water, sewer & power all available

15 HUNGERFORD CLOSE CESSNOCK

2/304 MAITLAND ROAD CESSNOCK

65 LINDSAY STREET CESSNOCK

$410,000

$267,500

$220,000

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4991 1144

NW0987-V33

ROOM FOR ALL THE FAMILY

For Sale

8 Rainbird Close, Heatherbrae

A DELIGHT FOR THE EQUESTRIAN ENTHUSIAST

An absolutely unique lifestyle property nestled alongside the Hunter River.

PRICE GUIDE $1,875,000 VIEW By appointment

Set on 23.7 acres of prime land comprising of four self irrigated and fenced paddocks An immaculate family home is set in beautiful manicured grounds with spectacular views over the level pastoral land to the Hunter River

23.7 acres

Back to base security and solar heated salt water pool. A golf practice range will entertain family and guests. Escape the city and enjoy the seclusion and serenity with the Hunter River flowing to the sea, at your back boundary fence.

Bill Quirk 0402 957 055 4961 5566 billquirk@bqnre.com.au

Cleverly designed by the owners for privacy living large and entertaining the home has air conditioning

02 4961 5566 | www.bqnre.com.au

NW1434

Minutes to Raymond Terrace and the Airport and approximately 25 minutes to Newcastle

throughout, 2 lounge areas with fireplaces and bar, cathedral ceilings, spa bath, chefâ€™s kitchen and open plan family area.

March 9 – 15

PICK OF THE WEEK Kung Fu Panda 2

Gnomeo & Juliet

Saturday, WIN, 7pm, PG (2011) Hoodwinked! and Kung Fu Panda were two animated ﬁlms from the past decade that impressed audiences beyond expectations. Now the sequels have rolled around, and while Hoodwinked Too! was a bit of a stinker, this follow-up from Dreamworks – the studio behind Shrek – delivers in spades. The hilarious Jack Black again provides the voice of our hero, Po, as he ﬁghts to save China from the evil peacock Lord Shen (Gary Oldman). The effects are amazing and the script is funny.

Friday

Sunday, ELEVEN, 6.30pm (2011) Shakespeare’s classic tragedy gets an unlikely makeover in this animated comedy set in British suburbia. Two warring clans of garden gnomes separated by a fence are plunged into more chaos when young Gnomeo (voiced by James McAvoy) and Juliet (Emily Blunt) from each clan meet and fall in love. Frog nurse Nanette (Ashley Jensen) and ﬂamingo Featherstone (Jim Cummings) offer advice as the two try to negotiate a romance in the face of their families’ wrath.

The Martian

Friday, PRIME7, 8.30pm, M (2015) Matt Damon (pictured) heads to space to play botanist Mark Watney, an astronaut who must survive alone on Mars after being left for dead by his crew during a ﬁerce storm on the Red Planet. With only a meagre amount of supplies, the stranded spaceman must use his wits and spirit to ﬁnd a way to survive on the hostile planet. Meanwhile, back on Earth, members of NASA and a team of international scientists, led by Jeff Daniels, work tirelessly to bring him home. Another winner from Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, Alien).

March 9

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 One Plus One. 1.30 Meet The Mavericks. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 3.00 Dream Gardens. 3.30 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.30 Harrow. 9.25 Silent Witness. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. 11.10 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 11.40 Planet America.

12pm To Be Advised. 1.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: The Martian. (2015, M) Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig. 11.30 The Resident. (M) 12.30am Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. Highlights.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Movie: In & Out. (1997, PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. North Queensland Cowboys v Cronulla Sharks. From 1300SMILES Stadium, Queensland. 10.55 Top Gear. (M) 12.25am The Closer. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.30 Upstart Crow. (M) 10.00 The Thick Of It. (MA15+) 10.30 Red Dwarf. (PG) 11.00 The Office. (PG) 11.20 30 Rock. (PG) 11.40 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 12.05am Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M)

12pm House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 8.30 Building The Dream. 9.30 The House That 100K Built. 10.30 Property Ladder UK. 11.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 12.30am Harry’s Practice.

12pm Cold Water Cowboys. (M) 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. (PG) 2.00 Steven Universe. 2.30 The Looney Tunes Show. 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Young Justice. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.30 Adv Time. (PG) 6.00 Movie: Flushed Away. (2006, G) 7.45 Movie: Bee Movie. (2007, G) 9.30 MOVIE: Something Borrowed. (2011, M) 11.45 WWE Smackdown. (MA15+)

Australian News. 2.00 MacGyver. (PG) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes. 6.30 MacGyver. (PG) 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 11.30 CSI: NY. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 2.40 Raising Expectations. (PG) 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.10 Children’s Programs. 7.40 Danger Mouse. 7.50 TMNT. (PG) 8.15 Fangbone! 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. 8.40 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 8.50 Voltron: Legendary Defender. 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. (PG) 9.35 Kamisama Kiss. (PG) 10.00 Children’s Programs. 10.25 Close.

12pm SlideShow. (PG) 1.00 Police Woman. (M) 2.00 Motor Racing. 400 Thunder Drag Racing Series. Replay. 3.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 3.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.00 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Are We There Yet? (2005, PG) 8.30 Movie: Green Lantern. (2011, M) 10.50 ScreenPLAY. (M) 11.20 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) 11.50 Ice Road Truckers. (M)

12.10pm Movie: Seven Days To Noon. (1950, PG) 2.15 Colin & Justin’s Home Heist. (PG) 3.25 Expedition Unknown. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.40 MOVIE: Airport. (1970, PG) 10.20 MOVIE: The Running Man. (1987, MA15+) 12.25am Four In A Bed. (PG)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (M) 2.00 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 3.30 Mike & Molly. (PG) 4.00 Malcolm. (PG) 4.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.00 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Malcolm. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Mike & Molly. (PG) 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Sommersby. (1993, M) 10.50 100% Hotter. (PG) 11.50 James Corden. (M)

ABC (ch 2)

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Living Room. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Neighbours. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PG) 9.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 10.30 Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live At The Apollo. (PG) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

12pm Get Smart. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All

ELEVEN (ch 52)

12pm WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Lousy Little Sixpence. (PG) 3.00 NITV News Week In Review. 3.25 Poh’s Kitchen. 4.30 Luke Nguyen’s United Kingdom. 4.55 Recipe For Life. (PG) 5.25 Letters And Numbers. 5.55 Great British Food Revival. 6.30 News. 7.30 Railway Journeys UK. 8.45 Homeland. (MA15+) 9.45 Movie: The Silence Of The Lambs. (1991) 11.55 SBS News. 12.25am Stephen Hawking: The Interview.

SBS (ch 3)

12pm Movie: Illégal. (2010) 1.40 Most Expensivest. 2.05 Most Expensivest. 2.30 Bangladeshi Gang Rape. 2.55 Huang’s World. 3.45 Dateline. 4.10 The Mindy Project. 4.35 Young Brides For Sale. 5.00 News. 5.25 If You Are The One. 6.40 It’s Suppertime! 7.30 Batman. 8.30 Adam Looking For Eve. 9.25 Atlanta. 9.50 Queer As Folk. 10.45 Who Needs Ibiza? 11.50 News. 12.20am Desus And Mero.

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm

ABC News. 6.10 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News National. 7.30 I Do: 40 Years Of Mardi Gras. 8.00 ABC News. 9.00 Planet America. 9.45 The Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

Classifications: (P) Pre-school (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

Saturday

March 10

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Miss (ch 2) Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) 1.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 3.00 Catalyst. (PG) 4.00 Hello Birdy. (PG) 4.30 Kangaroo Dundee. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Compass. (PG) 6.30 A Taste Of Landline. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.30 Miniseries: Innocent. (M) 9.20 River. (M) 10.20 Miniseries: Black Work. (M) 11.05 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. (M) 12.05am Rage. (MA15+)

12pm Horse Racing. Randwick

Guineas Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 MOVIE: The Day After Tomorrow. (2004, PG) 9.35 MOVIE: Contagion. (2011, M) 11.55 The Goldbergs. (PG) 12.25am Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. Highlights.

12pm Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 Rugby League. Intrust Super Premiership. Round 2. Newcastle Knights v Wests Magpies. 3.00 Walking The Nile. (PG) 4.00 Garden Gurus. 4.30 Dream Job. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Attenborough’s The Blue Planet II. (PG) 8.10 Movie: Back To The Future Part III. (1990, PG) 10.30 Travel Guides. (PG) 11.30 Movie: Jumping The Broom. (2011, PG)

12pm The Living Room. 1.00 The 48 Hour Destination. 1.30 Places We Go. 2.00 Life Inside The Markets. 2.30 Cook’s Pantry. 3.00 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. 3.30 A Taste Of Travel. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Escape Fishing. 5.00 News. 6.00 Attenborough’s The Himalayas. (PG) 7.00 Movie: Kung Fu Panda 2. (2011, PG) 8.45 Movie: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. (1994, M) 10.30 48 Hours: NCIS. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Small Business Secrets. 2.30 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Best Of Ladies Leg. 4.00 Destination Flavour Scandinavia. 4.30 The Story Of God With Morgan Freeman. (PG) 5.30 The Supervet. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.35 Building Giants. 9.20 London’s Super Tunnel. 10.30 Gadget Man. (PG) 11.00 Soccer. EPL. Manchester United v Liverpool.

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.50 Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.15 Comedy Next Gen. (MA15+) 10.15 Fleabag. (MA15+) 10.45 Dara Ó Briain: Craic Dealer. (M) 11.35 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 12am Asian Provocateur: Mum’s American Dream. (M) 12.30 The Trip To Italy. (M)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 1.00 Creek To Coast. 1.30 SA Weekender. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Vasili’s Garden. 3.00 Qld Weekender. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. 4.30 The Zoo. 5.00 Horse Racing. 5.30 Border Security USA. 6.00 M*A*S*H. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Continent. 11.45 Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. H’lights.

12pm Children’s Programs. 1.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 1.30 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! 2.30 The Looney Tunes Show. 3.00 Gumball. 3.30 Ben 10. 4.00 Teen Titans. 4.30 Steven Universe. 5.00 Movie: The Bugs Bunny Road-Runner Movie. (1979) 7.00 Movie: How To Train Your Dragon. (2010) 9.00 Movie: Hercules. (2014) 11.00 Balls Of Steel Australia. 12am Adult Swim. 12.30 Mr Pickles.

12pm MacGyver. (PG) 2.00 Megacities. (PG) 3.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 4.00 Building Invincible. 5.00 Operation Repo. (PG) 5.30 Hogan’s Heroes. 6.00 Scorpion. (PG) 7.00 Football: Just For Kicks. 7.40 Soccer. A-League. Round 22. Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix. From Spotless Stadium, Sydney. 10.00 CSI: NY. (M) 11.00 CSI: NY. (MA15+)

12pm Insight. 1.00 Vs Arashi. 2.00 Dead Set On Life. (PG) 2.55 Maternity Leave. (PG) 3.45 Jungletown. (PG) 4.30 It’s Suppertime! (PG) 5.00 MythBusters. (PG) 7.00 Chinese Dating With The Parents. 8.30 MOVIE: Magnolia. (1999, MA15+) Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore. 11.55 Movie: Barney’s Version. (2010, M)

12.05pm Children’s Programs. 5.10 So Awkward. 5.35 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (PG) 6.00 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 6.25 Fierce. (PG) 7.10 Officially Amazing. 7.25 Kung Fu Panda. 7.50 Danger Mouse. 8.00 TMNT. (PG) 8.25 Fangbone! 8.35 Almost Naked Animals. 8.45 Dr Dimensionpants. 9.10 Odd Squad. 9.20 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.45 Detentionaire. 10.05 Close.

12pm Sailing. SuperFoiler Grand Prix. 2.00 Blokesworld. (PG) 2.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 3.00 Outback Truckers. (PG) 4.00 Big Angry Fish. (PG) 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 5.30 Wicked Tuna. (PG) 6.30 AFL Women’s Pre-Game Show. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 6. GWS Giants v Western Bulldogs. 9.15 MOVIE: Eddie The Eagle. (2016, PG) 11.45 Movie: That’s My Boy. (2012, MA15+)

Nile. (1978, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: The Vikings. (1958, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Great Train Robbery. (1979, PG) Sean Connery, Donald Sutherland, Lesley-Anne Down. 9.15 MOVIE: The Untouchables. (1987, M) Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Robert De Niro. 11.40 Cold Case. (M)

12.30pm Charmed. (PG) 1.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 2.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 2.30 Raymond. 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 3.30 Becker. (PG) 4.00 Malcolm. (PG) 4.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.00 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 100% Hotter. (PG) 8.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 9.30 Gogglebox. (M) 10.30 Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live At The Apollo. (PG) 11.30 The Loop. (PG)

12pm ABC News. 12.30 A Taste Of Landline. 1.00 News. 1.15 Planet America. 2.00 News. 2.30 Close Of Business. 3.00 News. 3.30 Breakfast Couch. 4.00 News. 4.30 The Drum Weekly. 5.00 News. 5.30 One Plus One. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Mix. 7.00 News. 7.30 Aust Story. 8.00 News. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 News. 9.15 Matter Of Fact. 10.00 News. 10.15 Planet America. 11.00 Late Programs.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 4.00 The Mix. 4.30 Aust Story. 5.00 Death In Paradise. (M) 6.00 The Checkout. (PG) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Grand Designs. 8.30 Miniseries: Howards End. 9.25 Last Tango In Halifax. (M) 10.25 Harrow. (M) 11.20 Silent Witness. (M) 12.20am Rage. (MA15+)

12pm House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Business Builders. (PG) 1.30 Bewitched. 2.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 News. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.30 Sunday Night. 9.30 Crimes That Shook The World. (M) 10.30 Blindspot. (M) 11.30 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PG) 12.30am Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. Highlights.

1pm Surfing Australia TV. 1.30 Border Rico. (PG) 2.00 Ultimate Airport Dubai. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Penrith Panthers v Parramatta Eels. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil. (MA15+) 10.30 Killer On The Line. (M) 11.30 House. (M) 12.30am The Mysteries Of Laura. (M)

12pm Weekend Feast. 1.00 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. 2.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 3.30 Travels With The Bondi Vet. 4.00 RPM. 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 NCIS. 10.00 SEAL Team. (M) 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12am 48 Hours. (M)

12pm WorldWatch. 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 1. 3.00 FIFA World Cup 2018 Magazine. 4.30 FIFA 2018 World Cup: Road To Russia. 5.00 Small Business Secrets. 5.35 Hitler’s Secrets. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.35 Eight Days That Made Rome. (M) 8.30 Movie: Bowling For Columbine. (2002, M) 10.40 Gunned Down. (M) 11.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. ParisNice Race. Final stage. Nice to Nice.

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.25 Go Jetters. 6.40 Jamillah And Aladdin. 6.50 Andy’s Prehistoric Adventures. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Michael McIntyre: Showtime. (M) 8.55 Alan Davies: Little Victories. (M) 10.15 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. (M) 11.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.45 Upstart Crow. (M) 12.15am The Thick Of It. (MA15+)

12.30pm To Be Advised. 2.00 Escape To The Continent. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Border Security: International. (PG) 8.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 9.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 10.00 Brit Cops. (M) 11.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 11.30 Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. H’lights. 12.30am Psychic TV. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 1.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 1.30 Steven Universe. 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! 2.30 Yo-Kai. 3.00 Gumball. 3.30 Teen Titans. 4.00 Ben 10. 4.30 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 5.00 Looney Tunes Cartoons. 5.10 Movie: Stormbreaker. (2006) 7.00 Movie: Around The World In 80 Days. (2004) 9.30 Movie: A Walk Among The Tombstones. (2014) 12am Adult Swim. 12.30 Mr Pickles.

12pm Megafactories. 1.00 Megacities. (PG) 3.00 Nature’s Great Events. (PG) 4.00 Seafood Escape. 4.30 Places We Go. 5.00 What’s Up Down Under. 5.30 Megacities. (PG) 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 NCIS: LA. (M) 8.30 Attenborough’s The Life Of Mammals. 9.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 10.00 Cops: AO. (PG) 10.30 Rocky Mountain Railroad. (PG) 11.30 Countdown To Murder.

12pm Insight. 1.00 Front Up. 1.30 Gaycation. 2.15 Inhuman Kind. 2.45 50 Ways To Kill Your Mammy. 3.35 Young Brides For Sale. 4.00 North Korean Labour Camps. 4.45 Woman With Gloria Steinem. 5.10 Toxic Garbage Island. 6.25 Vs Arashi. 7.20 If You Are The One. (PG) 8.30 24 Hours In Police Custody. (M) 9.30 RuPaul’s Drag Race. (M) 10.25 Dragula. 11.25 Adam Looking For Eve (Finland)

1.30pm The Garden Gurus. 2.00 Getaway. (PG) 2.30 MOVIE: Springfield Rifle. (1952, PG) 4.35 MOVIE: The Last Sunset. (1961, PG) 7.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG) A local magistrate is murdered. 9.10 Law & Order: SVU. (M) After a travel writer is found dead, suspicion falls on his landlady. 11.10 The Closer. (M) 12.05am Person Of Interest. (M)

12.25pm Charmed. (PG) 1.25 Raymond. (PG) 2.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 2.30 Frasier. (PG) 3.30 Raymond. (PG) 4.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.00 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Malcolm. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Gnomeo & Juliet. (2011) 8.30 Lawrence Mooney: Surely Not. (MA15+) 9.45 Movie: Epic Movie. (2007, M) 11.25 Raymond. (PG) 11.55 Frasier. (PG) 12.30am King Of Queens. (PG)

12pm News. 12.30 Close Of Business. 1.00 News. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 News. 2.30 The Breakfast Couch. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 A Taste Of Landline. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 One Plus One. 5.00 News. 5.30 I Do: 40 Years Of Mardi Gras. 6.00 News. 6.15 Planet America. 7.00 ABC News Hour. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 News Update. 9.05 National Wrap. 9.45 News. 10.00 This Is Not A Drill. 11.00 News. 11.30 Close Of Business.

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12.05pm Children’s Programs. 12.50 Mardis Gras + Me. 1.05 Children’s Programs. 5.05 So Awkward. 5.35 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (PG) 6.00 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 6.25 Total Wipeout. 7.25 Kung Fu Panda. 7.45 Danger Mouse. 8.00 TMNT. (PG) 8.20 Fangbone! 8.35 Almost Naked Animals. 8.45 Dr Dimensionpants. 9.05 Odd Squad. 9.20 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.40 Detentionaire. 10.05 Rage. (PG)

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12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Landline. 2.00 The Time Of Our Lives. (PG) 3.00 Gardening Aust. 3.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q&A. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. 11.30 Golf. USPGA Tour. Valspar Championship. Highlights. 12.25am Rage. (MA15+)

12pm Movie: The House Sitter. (2015, M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 The Resident. (M) 10.00 The Resident. (M) 11.00 The Blacklist. (M) 12am Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. Highlights.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Extra. 1.30 Married At First Sight. (PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Travel Guides. (PG) 10.00 100% Footy. (M) 11.00 Better Late Than Never. (PG) 12am The Bible. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 2.30 Neighbours. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.00 The Project. 12am WIN News.

12pm WorldWatch. 2.00 André Rieu: Under The Stars. 3.00 Secrets Of The Brain. (PG) 4.00 Peru: Extreme Planet. 5.00 Cold Justice. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Great British Food Revival. 6.30 News. 7.30 River Cottage Australia. (PG) 8.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. 9.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 The World Game. 11.35 Just One Look. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Rosehaven. (PG) 8.30 Rosehaven. (M) 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.30 Fleabag. (M) 9.55 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 10.20 #CelesteChallengeAccepted. (PG) 10.25 Red Dwarf. (PG) 10.55 The Office. (PG) 11.15 30 Rock. (PG) 11.35 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 12am Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 12.30 Red Dwarf. (PG)

12pm The Outdoor Room. 12.30 Sean’s Kitchen. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Blue Murder. (M) 11.30 Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. H’lights. 12.30am Harry’s Practice.

12.30pm World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown. 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. 2.00 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. 2.30 The Looney Tunes Show. 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Kids’ WB. 4.05 Young Justice. 4.30 Ben 10. 5.00 Teen Titans Go! 5.30 Adv Time. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Constantine. (2005, M) 11.00 Big Bang. 11.30 Best Ink. 12.30am Friends.

12pm Get Smart. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 MacGyver. (PG) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes. 6.30 Happy Days. (PG) 7.30 MacGyver. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 Super Rugby Extra Time.

12pm Movie: Little Nicolas On Holiday. (2014) 1.45 UnREAL. 2.35 Cemetery Slum. 3.00 Vs Arashi. 4.00 The Mindy Project. 4.25 Cyberwar. 4.55 News. 5.25 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PG) 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Travel Man. 8.30 Movie: The Diary Of A Teenage Girl. (2015) 10.25 Movie: Desperately Seeking Susan. (1985) 12.20am Untitled Action Bronson Show.

12pm Children’s Programs. 2.40 Raising Expectations. (PG) 3.00 Children’s Programs. 6.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.10 Children’s Programs. 7.20 Kung Fu Panda. 7.40 Danger Mouse. 7.55 TMNT. (PG) 8.20 Fangbone! 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. 8.45 Dr Dimensionpants. 9.05 Odd Squad. 9.20 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.40 Detentionaire. 10.05 Rage. (PG) 11.05 Close.

12pm SlideShow. (PG) 1.00 Police Woman. (M) 2.00 Mountain Men. (PG) 4.00 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 The Grand Tour. (M) 8.45 MOVIE: The Enforcer. (1976, M) 10.45 Movie: Skyline. (2010, M)

12.10pm Movie: Let’s Be Happy. (1957, G) 2.15 Colin & Justin’s Home Heist. (PG) 3.25 Expedition Unknown. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 David Attenborough’s Life. 9.40 See No Evil. (M) 10.40 Britcam: Emergency On Our Streets. (MA15+) 11.50 Footy Classified. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Will & Grace. 3.30 Mike & Molly. 4.00 Malcolm. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Malcolm. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Mike & Molly. (PG) 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. (PG) 10.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 James Corden. 12.30am Dr Quinn.

ABC News. 6.10 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News National. 8.00 ABC News. 9.00 Matter Of Fact. Presented by Stan Grant. 9.45 The Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Four (ch 2) Corners. 1.45 Media Watch. 2.00 The Time Of Our Lives. 2.55 Ask The Doctor. 3.25 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Checkout. (PG) 8.30 The Human Body: Secrets Of Your Life Revealed. 9.30 Hyper Evolution: Rise Of The Robots. 10.30 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Q&A. 12.25am Rage.

12pm Movie: Stranger In The House. (2016, M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 The Good Doctor. (M) 10.00 Grey’s Anatomy. (M) 12am Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. Highlights.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Extra. 1.30 Married At First Sight. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 Date Night. (M) 9.30 MOVIE: Bad Teacher. (2011, M) 11.20 Embarrassing Bodies Down Under. (MA15+) 12.20am 20/20.

12pm Dr Phil. 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 2.30 Neighbours. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 9.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Nadia Comaneci: Gymnast And The Dictator. (PG) 3.00 Kylie Kwong: My China. 3.30 Rise Of The Machines. (PG) 4.25 1916: The Irish Rebellion. (PG) 5.25 Letters And Numbers. 5.55 Great British Food Revival. 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 Trump’s Fortress America. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Monster. (MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Extras. (M) 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.30 Plebs. (M) 9.55 Idiotsitter. (M) 10.15 Mychonny. (PG) 10.25 Red Dwarf. (PG) 10.55 The Office. (PG) 11.15 30 Rock. (PG) 11.35 Parks And Recreation. (M) 11.55 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 12.25am Red Dwarf. (PG)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.30 Suspects. (M) 11.30 Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. H’lights. 12.30am Harry’s Practice.

12pm Cold Water Cowboys. (M) 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. (PG) 2.00 Steven Universe. (PG) 2.30 The Looney Tunes Show. 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Young Justice. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.30 Adv Time. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Science Of Stupid. (M) 8.30 Movie: 3 Days To Kill. (2014, M) 10.50 2 Broke Girls. 11.50 Meet The Hockers. 12.20am Friends.

12pm Get Smart. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Matlock. (M) 3.00 Super Rugby Extra Time. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes. 6.30 Happy Days. (PG) 7.30 48 Hours. 8.30 VF Confidential. (MA15+) 9.30 Countdown To Murder. 10.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 11.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+)

12pm Movie: Fat Kid Rules The World. (2012, M) 1.50 UnREAL. (M) 2.35 Human Resources. 3.00 Cyberwar. (PG) 3.30 Front Up. 4.00 The Mindy Project. (PG) 4.30 Tattoo Age. (PG) 5.00 News. 5.25 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PG) 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Drunk History UK. (M) 8.30 Why Did I Go Mad? 9.30 King Of The Road. (MA15+) 10.20 Knightfall. (MA15+) 11.15 Craigslist Joe.

12pm Children’s Programs. 5.35 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (PG) 6.00 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 6.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.10 BtN Newsbreak. 7.20 Kung Fu Panda. 7.40 Danger Mouse. 7.55 TMNT. (PG) 8.20 Fangbone! 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. 8.45 Dr Dimensionpants. 9.05 Odd Squad. 9.20 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.40 Detentionaire. 10.05 Rage. (PG) 11.05 Close.

12pm SlideShow. (PG) 1.00 Police Woman. (M) 2.00 ScreenPLAY. (M) 2.30 American Pickers. (PG) 3.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.00 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG) 9.30 Deadliest Roads. (M) 10.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) 11.30 Bar Hunters. (M) 12am Ice Road Truckers. (M)

12pm Movie: The Story Of Gilbert And Sullivan. (1953, G) 2.05 Colin & Justin’s Home Heist. (PG) 3.15 David Attenborough’s Life. 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M) 11.40 New Tricks. (PG)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Will & Grace. 3.30 Mike & Molly. 4.00 Malcolm. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. 6.00 Malcolm. 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Mike & Molly. 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle Of Life. (2003, M) 10.50 James Corden. 11.50 Frasier. 12.20am Dr Quinn.

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12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press (ch 2) Club. 1.30 Aust Story. 2.00 The Time Of Our Lives. 2.50 The Cook And The Chef. 3.20 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.00 Squinters. 9.30 Insert Name Here. 10.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. 10.30 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Four Corners.

12pm Movie: A Mother Betrayed. (2015, M) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.45 Manu’s American Road Trip. (PG) 9.45 MOVIE: The 40-Year-Old Virgin. (2005, MA15+) 12.10am Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. Highlights.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Extra. 1.30 Married At First Sight. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. 9.00 20 To One. (PG) 10.00 Botched. (M) 11.00 Mom. (M) 11.30 Soundbreaking. (M) 12.30am House Husbands. (PG)

12pm Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. 1.30 My Market Kitchen. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Neighbours. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show: Mission Impossible Special. (M) 8.30 This Is Us. 10.30 Hawaii Five-O. (M) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 1.55 Who Do You Think You Are? 3.05 Dateline. 3.30 Insight. 4.30 PanAmerican Road Trip. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Great British Food Revival. 6.30 News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 8.35 Miniseries: Safe Harbour. (MA15+) 9.40 The Good Fight. 10.40 Berlin Station. (M) 11.45 SBS News. 12.15am Movie: Mustang. (2015)

12pm Children’s Programs. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Black Books. (PG) 8.50 #CelesteChallengeAccepted. (PG) 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.30 Asian Provocateur: Mum’s American Dream. (M) 10.00 The Trip To Italy. (PG) 10.30 Red Dwarf. (PG) 11.00 The Office. (M) 11.20 30 Rock. (M) 11.40 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 12am Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 12.30 Red Dwarf. (PG)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.10 Families Of Crime. (MA15+) 11.20 Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. H’lights. 12.20am The Great Outdoors.

12pm Cold Water Cowboys. (M) 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. (PG) 2.00 Steven Universe. (PG) 2.30 The Looney Tunes Show. 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Young Justice. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.30 Adv Time. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear. 9.00 Movie: The Book Of Eli. (2010, MA15+) 11.30 Street Outlaws. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)

12pm Get Smart. (PG) 1.00 WIN News. 2.00 Matlock. (M) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes. 6.30 Happy Days. (PG) 7.30 Hawaii Five0. (MA15+) 8.30 Wonders Of Life With Brian Cox. 9.30 Alaska Aircrash Investigations. (PG) 10.30 Countdown To Murder. 11.30 Diagnosis Murder. (M)

12pm Movie: Potiche. (2010, M) 1.45 UnREAL. (M) 2.35 Over The Black Dot. 3.35 Front Up. (PG) 4.05 The Mindy Project. (PG) 4.35 Balls Deep. (PG) 5.05 News. 5.30 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PG) 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Travel Man. (PG) 8.30 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 MOVIE: Black Sea. (2014, ) 11.30 Movie: The Thieves. (2012, MA15+)

12pm SlideShow. (PG) 1.00 Police Woman. (M) 2.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 2.30 American Pickers. (PG) 3.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.00 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.00 American Dad! (M) 10.30 Family Guy. (M) 11.30 American Dad! (M) 12am Ice Road Truckers. (M)

12.10pm Movie: The Passionate Stranger. (1957, PG) 2.15 Colin & Justin’s Home Heist. (PG) 3.25 Expedition Unknown. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 9.40 Miniseries: Lynda La Plante’s Trial & Retribution V. (MA15+) 11.50 Cold Case. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (M) 2.00 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 3.30 Mike & Molly. (PG) 4.00 Malcolm. (PG) 4.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.00 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Malcolm. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Mike & Molly. (PG) 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 100% Hotter. (PG) 10.30 Dating Naked. (M) 11.30 James Corden. 12.30am Dr Quinn.

12pm ABC News. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.30 ABC News. 6.10 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News National. 8.00 ABC News. 9.00 Matter Of Fact. 9.45 The Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

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March 15

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) The Human Body: Secrets Of Your Life Revealed. 2.00 The Time Of Our Lives. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank. 6.55 Sammy J. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Call The Midwife. 9.00 Unforgotten. 9.50 Good Karma Hospital. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.20 No Offence. 12.10am Unforgotten.

12pm Movie: Reflections. (2008, M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 To Be Advised. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.15 Gordon Ramsay On Cocaine. (M) 10.15 To Be Advised. 12am Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. Highlights.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Extra. 1.30 Married At First Sight. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 2. Cronulla Sharks v St George Illawarra Dragons. 9.55 The NRL Footy Show. (M) 11.10 AFL Footy Show. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. 1.00 Jamie’s Thirty Minute Meals. 1.30 My Market Kitchen. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Neighbours. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 2017 Montreal Comedy Festival. 8.30 Gogglebox. 9.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch. 1.55 Nigella Bites. 2.50 Cold Justice. 3.20 Digging For Britain’s Secrets. (PG) 4.20 The Story Of Egypt. (PG) 5.25 Letters And Numbers. 5.55 Great British Food Revival. 6.30 News. 7.30 Railway Journeys UK. 8.05 Luke Nguyen’s Food Trail. 8.35 The Diet Testers. 9.35 Knightfall. (MA15+) 10.25 The Bridge. (MA15+) 11.35 SBS News. 12.05am Movie: Food And Shelter. (2015, M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Frontline. (M) 8.30 Frontline. (PG) 8.55 Sammy J. 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.30 Squinters. (M) 10.00 Murder In Successville. (M) 10.30 Red Dwarf. 11.00 The Office. (PG) 11.20 30 Rock. (M) 11.40 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 12am Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 12.30 Red Dwarf.

12pm The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Winter Paralympics. PyeongChang 2018. H’lights. 12.30am Psychic TV. (M)

12pm Cold Water Cowboys. (M) 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. (PG) 2.00 Steven Universe. (PG) 2.30 The Looney Tunes Show. 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Young Justice. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.30 Adv Time. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Robot Wars. (PG) 8.30 Survivor: Ghost Island. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Get Him To The Greek. (2010, MA15+) 11.45 WWE Raw.

12pm Get Smart. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Matlock. (M) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes. 6.30 Happy Days. 7.30 Rocky Mountain Railroad. (PG) 8.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Code Of Honor. (2016, MA15+) 11.10 SEAL Team. (M)

12pm Movie: Escort In Love. (2011) 1.45 UnREAL. 2.30 Climbing Lebanon. 3.00 The Pizza Show. 3.30 Dateline. 3.55 The Mindy Project. 4.25 VICE. 4.55 News. 5.25 If You Are The One. 6.40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Dateline. 8.30 Full Frontal. 9.00 RocKwiz. 10.00 FEMEN: Sextremism In Canada. 10.25 Unplanned America. 11.20 UEFA Champions League Highlights.

12pm SlideShow. (PG) 1.00 Police Woman. (M) 2.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 2.30 American Pickers. (PG) 3.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.00 Ice Road Truckers. (PG) 5.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013, M) 11.00 Graveyard Carz. (M) 12am Ice Road Truckers. (PG)

12.10pm Movie: Our Miss Fred. (1972, PG) 2.15 Colin & Justin’s Home Heist. (PG) 3.25 Expedition Unknown. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.30 The Wonderful World Of Puppies And Kittens. 8.30 MOVIE: Chinatown. (1974, M) 11.10 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 12.05am Chicago Med. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 2.00 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Will & Grace. 3.30 Mike & Molly. 4.00 Malcolm. 4.30 King Of Queens. 5.00 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Malcolm. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Mike & Molly. (PG) 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.15 100% Hotter. (PG) 11.15 James Corden. 12.15am Dr Quinn.

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CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

If there’s a problem on your mind, something that has been worrying you or you feel needs to be said, now’s a good time to air it. Try not to apportion blame; just tell it the way it is and you’ll be surprised how good a response you may get.

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Mars in Sagittarius has you seeking for the subtext in what’s being said, searching out the true meaning of a deep relationship. Your hidden romantic nature will serve you well, so if you want to revitalise a relationship or start a new romance, just tap into your well of fantasy.

If you feel unfairly criticised, your opportunity to turn the tables will come. With so much focus on your 4th house, it indicates that past actions are yielding their harvest, both good and bad, and the vision of a new way is opening up before you.

Mars in Sagittarius heightens your interest in the mysterious so you will need to be wary of temptation to stray, especially if someone very attractive shows an interest in you. If you are in a long-standing relationship, it will pay to listen carefully to your partner.

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

While secrets and lies can add spice to an intimate relationship, they can also cause hurt if things get out of control. If you think that’s harsh advice, you’ll nevertheless be glad you followed it when a loving relationship shows an exciting bonus.

The Sun and Uranus create a delicate balance between longstanding difficulties in your circle of friends and a positive need on your part to make changes and move on. Nothing will be resolved overnight, but you’ll win respect for staying true to your principles.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC

If you’re in a business for yourself or home based, you can expect significant progress with a plan you’ve been working on for a while coming to fruition. There is a positive outcome to your financial affairs and it would be an ideal time to invest in property.

With Venus in Aries, it’s a good time to nurture important work contacts and perhaps mix a little business with pleasure. It’s also an ideal time to start a new health regime or join a gym. Outdoor exercise will help settle your nerves and enhance your mental health.

Travel will be linked to a developing relationship, so expect the arrival of someone from afar. Alternatively you may be hopping on a plane yourself. Your spiritual self is trying to tell you something important that will affect a close friend or relative, so pay special heed to dreams.

March is the ideal month to take a short break with your partner. There are plenty of forces working on your behalf right now, but keep your own counsel and don’t place too much faith in what others may promise. Focus on managing your health, emotional and monetary resources.

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0408 671 617

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

NW0574

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CARPENTRY DECKING

NW0013

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experience

• All types of concrete • Driveways • Exposed Agg • Decorative

Ph Mark

• Coloured Concrete • Slabs and Footings • Residential & commercial • No job too small

0434 917 850

NW0503

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

NW0071

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CARPENTERS

BRICKLAYERS Lic 52368c

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Lic. 102467c

FLOORING SUPPLIES

GUTTERING

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

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Lic No: 132271C

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No job too big or too small - Service & quality guaranteed - Free Quotes 42 years experience - Servicing Lake Macquarie & Newcastle areas

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• Repairs or renewal • Leaf & Bird Proofing • Gutter Cleaning • Stormwater drainage

Floor sanding and polishing Laminate flooring installations Vinyl flooring installations Hardwood flooring installations Engineered flooring installations Supply & install

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Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

EARTHMOVING & EXCAVATIONS

NW0062

CONCRETING

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PHONE BEN 0401 328 902

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Trenching Pool excavation Pool removal & fill Retaining wall excavation

Call 0418 671 174

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NW0243

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ELECTRICAL

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THE TIGHT ACCESS EARTHMOVING AND EXCAVATION SPECIALIST

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• Mowing • Pruning • Small Tree Lopping/Trimming/ Weed Killing • Planting, Lawn Top Dressing • Pressure Cleaning & Gutter Cleaning • Large Garden Tidy-ups & Make-overs a speciality

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LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn mowing • Pruning Hedging • Weed spraying • Garden Care • Friendly service & very reliable.

• Built in wardrobes

• Painting & Gyprock Repairs • Small Construction Jobs • Landscaping and Clean-ups

Contact Adrian

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We offer a wide range of Maintenance Services - 24/7 Home Maintenance – Grounds Maintenance - Cleaning Please call your locally based Maintenance Team today!

PHONE 0424 813 331

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• Licensed, Experienced and reliable • All types of Electrical work including rewires

13 2613

NW0551

ELECTRICIAN

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• General Repairs and Renovations

NW0497

• Lawn mowing • Pruning • Hedging • Weed spraying • Garden care and more!

BRIGHTSIDE

NW0085-V2

LAWNS & GARDENS

Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

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LAWN MOWING

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We Service all areas of Newcastle & Lake Macquarie

Prompt • Pristine • Professional Interior + exterior painting + decorating

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Domestic – Commercial – Strata Title

Interior/Exterior for Residential Homes Beautiful long lasting Decore NW0527

• Quality Work • Pensioner Discounts • Dulux Paint Specialist • Low Rates

PHONE JUSTIN

Lic No: 18545C

Keith Minton

Bel-Air

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

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0413 099 130

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NW0058

NW0095

Over 30 Years Painting Experience

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677

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CROW FEATHERS PAINTING

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NW0253

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132

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PHONE MICK 0408 298 994

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NW0586

PHONE TIM ON 0431 137 747 Friendly Reliable Service Pensioner Discounts Reasonable Rates

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MG PLASTERING

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PHONE MICK

Lic L10548

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Call Anthony

0475 434 202 ABN 99603917455

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NW0063

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NWJHC0571

call 02 4037 4000

Whirlybirds

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ARE YOU MOVING? Once you’re all packed up and ready to move, let us do the moving for you. We will move your furniture, boxes and belongings safely and securely. We are QUICK, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE… and Highly Recommended! NW0424

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Lic No: 261305C

QUO TES

NW0326

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NW0106

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PLUMBING

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PRESSURE WASHING SERVICE

NW0054

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

PRESSURE CLEANING

CARDIFF

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

NW0583

• All roof repairs & renewal

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

24 Hour Service

PLUMBING GAS GUTTERING UNBLOCK SEWERS/STORM WATER DRAINS ALL TYPES OF HOT WATER SYSTEMS REPLACED

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING Lic no 112440c

0412 960 810

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NW0385

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NW0557

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NW0341

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ALL PLUMBING AND GASFITTING

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Cherry Plumbing

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NW0087

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NW0157

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Trades & Services Guide TILE & GROUT REPAIRS Dirty Tiles and Grout?

All Aspects of Tree Work Fully insured • 20 million insurance cover • Pensioner Discounts

We Clean, Seal & Re-Colour Dirty Tile & Grout

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0447 688 776

•All areas •All kinds of rubbish •7 Day Service •All removed •Prompt Reliable Service

NW0067

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Call Anne and Michael@GroutPro Newcastle on 0447 688 776 www.groutpro.com.au

ABN 81 074 132 933

HUNTER’S LEADING TREE SERVICES PROVIDER

TREE SERVICES

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• Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning • Arborist • Prompt reliable service 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE

NW0031

• DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING • EXCAVATIONS

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone/fax Ian: 4948 6551

SEWING MACHINE REPAIR

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All aspects of Tree Services including:

30 YEARS

EXPERIENCE

Call Kristy on 0432 695 430 or 0422 442 284 for a free no obligation quote

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NW0066

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My favourite things MUSIC Music plays a key role in my life. I can’t live without it. It is a source of inspiration for all of my creative projects. It is the closest thing we have to being able to physicalise the subconscious. From Frank Sinatra to Led Zeppelin, from AC/DC to Garth Brooks, Billy Joel to Cat Empire, these are my jam!

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Phone: 0499 996 633 | cliftleighmeadows.com.au 66 Main Road, Cliftleigh * Photographs & illustrations are intended to be a visual aid only. Winten Property Group gives no warranty and makes no representation to the accuracy of sufficiency of any description, illustrations, photographs or statements contained in this brochure and accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies wholly or partly upon the information presented. All information is subject to change without notice

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