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This week... From the editor It’s true what they say: a Sunday well spent brings a week of content. Sunday, for me, is usually reserved for a little housework so I can begin the new week feeling calmer and more prepared for the days ahead. Unfortunately, that often comes at the expense of feeling well-rested. I fi nd myself back at work on a Monday wondering where my weekend went, and, let’s face it, they’re short enough as it is. But I’m working on that. Last week, I went an entire Sunday without so much as thinking about chores (apart from making sure we had clean clothes to wear and dishes to eat from). Instead, I thought: What would I like to do with my day? Well, being a new pup owner, I couldn’t be entirely selfish, but I found a way for both Wesley and I to get out and enjoy the sunshine together: a Beagle meet-up. Yes, you read that right. We were both in heaven on a community walk with Maitland & Hunter Beagles, a group I’d only discovered the night before. Talk about timing! It might sound silly, but I left feeling more refreshed and more like myself than I had in weeks. I also gained a new appreciation for my fur-baby.

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Renew Newcastle closes Uncertainty over The Station’s future

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Professor Jim Denham, left, and prostate cancer trial participant Colin Sandeman with a Linear Accelerator, which delivers the radiation therapy, at the Calvary Mater Newcastle.

Colin Sandeman didn’t hesitate when he was asked to participate in Australia and New Zealand’s biggest cancer trial. Today, at the age of 75, he has returned to his normal life – sailing, canoeing and tending to his beloved bees.

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“I don’t think about having prostate cancer now,” he said. “It’s in the past. I’m normal, and so many other blokes are too – they’re curing a lot of people.” The RADAR trial, conducted through TROG Cancer Research, a world-leading trials group based

in Newcastle, compared the use of hormone treatment, long versus short-term, coupled with radiation therapy, for newly-diagnosed aggressive but localised prostate cancer. It aims to spare males the many side effects associated with longer durations of testosterone suppression, between 28 to 36 months, which has been commonly used alongside radiotherapy. The trial monitored 1,071 men at 23 treatment centres in Australia and New Zealand over a 10-year period. All men received six months of testosterone suppression, using the drug leuprorelin, followed by radiotherapy. They were then allocated to undergo either an additional 12 months of testosterone suppression or no further treatment. The trial found the combined 18month option, plus radiotherapy, was the most effective, compared

to the six-month period. Professor Jim Denham, who led the landmark trial, said the findings showed a 30% reduction in deaths due to prostate cancer, as well as a 40% decrease in cancer spreading to other areas of the body. “We also found that the men who received the 18 months of treatment did not experience more side effects or impaired quality of life factors than those who received the six months of treatment,” he said. “The confirmation that quality of life in men treated [in the trial] was not inferior to [those] in Australian men of the same age came from the 421 men who participated in our ‘Life 10 years after prostate cancer treatment’ sub-study. “Around 17,000 Australian men each year are diagnosed with prostate cancer and we are constantly looking at ways to beat this disease.” - Ben Murphy

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A non-profit organisation that helped “people with creativity, not capital” tick in Newcastle will cease to operate next month due to financial difficulties. Renew Newcastle served as a major catalyst for change within the city over the past decade through the temporary activation of underutilised space. However, it announced this week a “costly” investment in The Station as a venue had taken a toll. General manager Christopher Saunders claimed all existing funding sources stopped shortly after the organisation won the tender to operate the former Newcastle station in late 2017. “We have invested every last dollar and every ounce of ourselves to attract, support and promote new and existing events to establish The Station,” he said. “But, at a time and a location that is yet to be on people’s list as a destination, it has been impossible to generate enough income to continue.” Mr Saunders added that, with little income for the past 12 months and an expensive path to opening The Station, the board was not prepared to risk financial ruin. Renew stated it had worked with 25 individuals, local businesses and organisations to host almost 40 events since The Station opened last October. Activities included parkour, live art and yoga, as well as music and

comedy skits. Four indoor spaces have also hosted longer-term tenancies offering retail, hospitality, education and start-up innovation, while Renew also enabled the installation of free Wi-Fi on the platform. However, Mr Saunders said it had been almost impossible to negotiate commercial fees for hire, with free events an “expectation”. Despite the announcement, he believed Renew’s presence in the city for the past 10 years had shown that cultural participation could lead to a unique and vibrant city. Renew cited key benefits such as the creation of jobs and skills development; volunteer engagement; and improved business confidence. It aimed to remove the barriers to entry, lower the cost and complexity of participation, and encourage artistic risk by allowing people to try new, creative ideas. “Renew approached the opportunity presented at The Station with this same vigour and ideology,” Mr Saunders said. “It has been a platform for experimentation.” Renew, which wants to wrap up its operations around 8 March, is in discussions with the Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation in a bid to work towards a smooth transition at The Station. - Ben Murphy

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news Government sets light rail launch date Rate rise proposal The state government has announced the Newcastle Light Rail will launch on Sunday 17 February with a free community open day. Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, Andrew Constance, said the event was a chance to celebrate the project’s completion. “The NSW government is hosting a community open day before the service officially starts as a way to say thank-you for people’s tolerance during construction and to give them an opportunity to experience Newcastle Light Rail, free of charge,” he said. “The open day will be one big celebration, with something for all ages and tastes at unique events near each of Newcastle Light Rail’s six stops. “Light rail will run throughout the event, allowing people to venture from stop-to-stop, exploring the city in a completely new way.” Mr Constance added standard light rail services would start the following day – Monday 18 February – marking an historic day for the city. He believed that, with 4,000 new homes and almost 8,000 more jobs expected in the city centre by 2036, Newcastle Light Rail would play

an “important role in keeping this city moving and reducing congestion well into the future”. Keolis Downer Hunter managing director, Mark Dunlop, said the Newcastle Transport team would put boots on the ground to help passengers use the new service. “As this is a completely new system, we anticipate there will be some minor kinks to iron out initially as passengers get used to it and as the last of the light rail vehicles are fully commissioned,” he said. “We expect the service to improve daily as the system is optimised and we’re committed to helping our passengers get the most out of light rail.” Frequent light rail services will run from 5am to 1am daily once it launches. The service features 2.7 kilometres in length, following the old rail corridor for about one-third of the route before moving onto Hunter and Scott streets. Stops are located at Newcastle Interchange, Honeysuckle, Civic, Crown Street, Queens Wharf, and Newcastle Beach.

Mayor Ryan Palmer says Port Stephens council wants to “attract people, jobs and investment” amid a decision to endorse a 7.5% per annum rate rise over a seven-year period. The council opted to submit an application to the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) at its latest meeting. Mr Palmer believes that, with more than 20 community consultation events held throughout July and August 2018, it is time to take a step forward on the issue. “The community has unequivocally told us they want more than we can provide with our current income,” he says. “They’ve asked us to deliver an array of community projects and infrastructure and, while council is financially fit, we simply don’t have the resources to deliver the major projects our community wants.” He adds the community’s wishlist includes better town centres, safer roads, more effective drainage, stronger local economies, more jobs and a brighter future. The application is due to IPART on 11 February.

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news Foundation wants safer routes for school children

Year 8 students outside Newcastle High School in Hamilton last week. The school is part of a study, commissioned by the Heart Foundation, into safer travel options for children. Photo: Peter Stoop

The Heart Foundation has done its homework and believes

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of primary school children across the state are being driven to and

children can walk or cycle more safely to and from school for an average investment of less than

traffic was a key concern for parents and caregivers of schoolaged children.

from school by car – up from 46% in 2010 to 54% in 2015. In a bid to reverse that trend,

$450,000. New research, released by the national charity last week,

“The Heart Foundation knows that one of the impediments to children and their families

the study explored potential pedestrian infrastructure improvements around three

claimed students physical activity levels could be boosted through infrastructure improvements at a

walking to school is traffic safety, so we commissioned a study into what would be involved in

existing NSW public schools – Newcastle High, Gosford Public, and Kellyville High – as well

“relatively low” cost. The Active Travel to School study stated that key routes

making areas around schools more walkable and what this might cost,” Ms Moore said.

as the estimated costs of these works. Newcastle High, based in

would be easily upgraded so walking to school became safer and more appealing to children and their families. The Heart Foundation’s health promotion coordinator for the Hunter, Deborah Moore, said there was overwhelming evidence that physical activity helped prevent disease across a

According to the foundation, 19% of school children in NSW reach the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity per day, while one in five primary school children and one in four high schoolers are overweight or obese. Instead of walking, cycling or scooting, an increasing number

Hamilton South, was included because of its location in an inner urban area – one of the contexts the study wanted to explore. Ms Moore said researchers had identified 10 pedestrian infrastructure improvements that could be made within two kilometres of the school for about $470,000.

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Double trouble as twins arrive These included reprogrammed traffic lights on King and Hunter

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streets; kerb extensions on other local streets; and a signalised pedestrian crossing at the

improvements proposed in this study could have knock-on benefits for our health system,

intersection of Turnbull Street and the Pacific Highway. “The study found that Turnbull

as well as the entire Newcastle community through safer roads and less traffic congestion.”

Street could be a convenient and attractive route to school… but the Pacific Highway is four

The Heart Foundation has urged the next state government to offer direct grants to schools

lanes wide and reasonably busy with fast-moving car traffic and there are no existing provisions

for an Active Travel to School program. It also wants the government

to facilitate the crossing of this road,” Ms Moore said. “The changes proposed in the vicinity of Newcastle High School are really quite affordable when you consider one federal government report found the average cost of upgrading just one lane of one kilometre of road is around $5.1

to fund roles that will work at a local level with government agencies and developers to identify and improve active travel infrastructure, and implement a School Precinct Infrastructure Program. The NSW state election will take place on 23 March. - Ben Murphy

Six sets of twins started Year 7 at Irrawang High School in

“I understand this may be a record number of twins starting in

Raymond Terrace last week. They are (pictured, from left): Kathlyn Stevens, 11, Leonardo Stevens, 11, Nick Watts, 12, Will Watts, 12, Hayley Gentle, 12, Libby Gentle, 12, Chloe Davies, 12, Breony Davies, 12, Mikayla Snow, 11, Alicia Snow, 11, Abby Keeley, 11, and Isaac Keeley, 11. Principal Paul Baxter was excited to welcome so many twins at the start of their high school journey.

Year 7 at our school, and we have several other sets of twins here also,” he said. “We have a very strong transition program with each of our partner primary schools; Wirreanda PS, Medowie PS, Irrawang PS and Grahamstown PS, and the twins who have come from each of those schools, and all other Year 7 students, are familiar with and feel comfortable here before they start.”

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Maitland City NSW SES volunteer Sarah Thomson at the unit’s headquarters in Rutherford with community engagement officer, Alex Varley. Photo: Peter Stoop

Volunteers to the rescue They don’t just climb ladders, cut down trees or jump into floodwaters. As NSW State Emergency Service (SES) units across the Hunter Region start recruitment for 2019, Maitland City’s community engagement officer, Alex Varley, says there are roles that cater for everyone.

“We take members from 16 [years of age] and there’s no such thing as, ‘I’m too old, or I don’t want to get on a roof’ – we’ve got a job for everybody,” she says. The NSW SES, which has more than 9,000 volunteers throughout the state, responds to flood and storm

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events, while it also supports other agencies like the Rural Fire Service and NSW Police. Apart from the unit, other ways to get involved include a community action team, as well as corporate or spontaneous volunteers. “If you can’t commit to weekly training and a few weekends here and there, plus regular callouts, then there are other options available,” Ms Varley says. “We have spontaneous volunteers who can register on the website at any time and then, in a big operation, like a major flood or storm, we can call upon them to assist.” Ms Varley adds the Hunter Region’s booming population growth has also prompted units to push for more community action teams. Volunteers within the group can use their existing skills and experience, as well as basic training provided by the NSW SES, to help prepare their community and keep people safe

during severe weather events. “We’ve got a group in Millers Forest who have made their own little association,” Ms Varley says. “They’ve registered with us, we’ve worked with them for the last three years, and now they’ve got their own flood action plan and know what they are going to do. “Having these groups – they might be on the outskirts of town or in places like Wallsend where there’s a high risk of flooding or flash flooding – will help these communities to be self sufficient and reduce risk, and therefore, impact. “Reducing the number of lives or properties lost is obviously the key point that we’re all trying to achieve.” Maitland City will host an information night on 12 March from 7pm at 20 Waterworks Road, Rutherford. You can also visit ses.nsw.gov. au/get-involved for more. - Ben Murphy

news Vision for airport soars A five-year plan for Cessnock Airport highlights its vision to be a viable, user-friendly and vibrant aviation hub in the Hunter Region. An extended runway, increased power availability, improved water and sewerage, improved development controls and upgraded facilities on the western side of the airport are among the short and long-term actions in the plan.

Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent said the airport was a public asset. “The central location of the airport makes it a fantastic asset and the plan identifies ways to further development as an aerodrome business hub,” he said. Go to cessnock.nsw.gov.au to view and provide feedback on the plan by 20 February, or visit the council’s administration building.

Expert advice for families Speech pathologists and emotional development specialists are among the experts set to share their advice in a program of events that will aid the positive growth of children. Lake Macquarie council’s You’re Kidding Me program provides families with free, year-round access to health, education and family services through expert-led

talks and workshops. This year the council has developed an exciting new schedule of events taking place across the city from February to June. Visit lakemac.com.au/ community/childrensprograms to view or register for the latest program.

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The community has come together to thank Hunter Water for its generous donation to Port Stephens Koalas in the aftermath of a devastating bushfire in the Mambo Wetlands. The corporation donated $10,000 to the not-for-profit organisation to purchase urgent medical supplies to treat injured koalas. Just days after the December blaze, which burnt out more than 82 hectares of bushland, more than 14 koalas were admitted to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary for treatment. Secretary Ron Land told Newcastle Weekly in January just how costly burns were to treat. “The burns cream costs $100 for a 100-gram tube, and we use one tube per day on each koala burned,” he said.

Port Stephens MP Kate Washington joined the chorus to acknowledge Hunter Water’s contribution. “The bushfire had a devastating impact on our local koala population, and our volunteer koala carers worked around the clock to save and heal as many animals as possible,” she said. “There’s no doubt that Hunter Water’s sizeable donation helped save our koalas at a time when they face numerous threats to their ongoing survival. “This is exactly what our community is about – this is why I love Port Stephens and the Hunter so much.” Construction of a state-of-theart koala eco-tourism centre and hospital is currently under way in One Mile as an expansion of the current facility at Treescape.

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Show celebrates the land Maitland Show organisers are excited about this year’s program as they look to “keep it relevant” amid an array of challenges. The 2019 edition, themed Celebrate the Land, will kick off on Friday 15 February, with the traditional school day, official opening, rodeo, and showgirl presentation all set to feature. An action-packed second day

will include events such as the dog show, camel races, demolition derby, pavilions and fireworks, before the show wraps up at 3pm on Sunday 17 February. The popular animal nursery is open across all three days. Maitland Showground manager Fiona Abernethy says organisers have worked hard to remain true to the city’s agricultural roots.

“It’s nice for the kids to get up close to the sheep and goats - because we’re becoming increasingly urban, they’ve never had that experience with [these animals],” she says. “One of the biggest challenges, with the changing demographics in Maitland, is keeping the show relevant. “We’re big believers in staying true to the agricultural roots to give people an experience they otherwise wouldn’t have in terms of the agricultural side of things.” Ms Abernethy adds an “ageing volunteer pool” put in countless hours to ensure the show runs

smoothly. “[Another] big challenge for all the shows is that most of the volunteers are getting older, and then you’ve got to turn that interest in growing your own food, knitting and crocheting into entries,” she says. All proceeds from the show will go towards maintaining and improving the showground. The 2019 Maitland Show will open from 7am to 11pm on the Friday, 7am to 10pm on Saturday, and 7am to 3pm on Sunday. Visit maitlandshowground.com. au for more information. - Ben Murphy

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Elermore Vale Men’s Shed members Gordon Steele, Dave Corbett, Allan Lewis and Garry Rose. Photo: Peter Stoop

Its members have worked hard to build a bright future for the group and local community. Now, Elermore Vale Men’s Shed waits patiently as its new home nears completion. The group, which consists of 50 members, has operated out of a “crammed” site off Croudace Road since 2011, but will soon move in to a brandnew shed just metres away. Chairman Dave Corbett hopes the facility will be finished within six months. “We're getting there,” he says. “We applied for a couple of big grants and got just enough to build that shed, with a little bit left over. “Now we’re just waiting on the paperwork to be signed off; we’ve got the money to put the power on, then do the sewerage, but we’ll be bone dry money-wise after that I think.” There has been no slowing down from members as they await the new shed’s completion, with the list of community projects continuing to grow. Over the past seven years, they have helped to construct a chicken yard for South Wallsend Public School, six large school bag racks for Plattsburg Public School, outdoor tables and

chairs for a homeless women’s refuge, wheelchair access ramps for three homes, and a walking frame for a girl with cerebral palsy. Members also completed seating around a sand pit and cover anchorages for Elermore Vale Public School, raised garden beds and seating around a tree at Calvary Aged Care, donated food and clothing to Katoomba after a bushfire, and repaired and restored furniture. Secretary Gordon Steele says the shed has become a “sort of go-to” for the community. “We’ve done a huge amount and I think we’ve made a reputation for ourselves locally,” he says. “One of the things I like about [the shed] the most is that the blokes are volunteers – we’ve got a boilermaker, two electricians, a plumber – there are people from all sorts of trades and backgrounds, and we can do just about anything as far as that’s concerned.” While money has been the shed’s biggest issue, members take part in a monthly barbecue at Bunnings Wallsend, host welding courses in partnership with WEA, and conduct raffles to help raise income. - Ben Murphy

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Newy parkrun participants start the latest event in Carrington on Saturday morning. Photo: Newy parkrun

Parkrun Australia has been handed a $1.8 million federal government grant to encourage older residents to get active. The grant, announced in Launceston at the weekend as part of a Move It Aus – Better Ageing program, aimed to empower people for whom physical activity, through walking, running or volunteering, was not the norm. Parkrun is a free, five-kilometre event that takes place every Saturday morning in about 350

parks and open spaces across the country. Newy parkrun founder, Dave Robertson, said he was confident the event would prove popular when it launched in 2012. However, what he hadn’t forecast was the impact it would make on the less active section of the community. “Largely due to its simple approach, free from any significant barriers to participation, it was clear that people of all shapes, sizes and levels of running or walking ability were attracted to parkrun,” he said. “The friendly, laidback, fun and supportive vibe of the event, which was existent from day one, can be strongly linked to the great community and culture we have here in Newcastle and across the broader Hunter Region.” Robertson said there had been a number of success stories, with one involving a previously overweight Carrington resident who watched parkrun from his doorstep each week. “This fellow made the decision to start walking, with the goal of one day getting around

the entire five-kilometre course,” he said. “After many months, the big day came. It happened to be on New Year’s Day. “When he crossed the finish line, the volunteers watching on were concerned as he was overcome with tears. “These, however, were not tears of pain, but tears of joy brought on after conquering his goal.” Aside from the grant, parkrun Australia has also teamed up with a public health campaign called Live Lighter to promote parkrun as part of living a healthier and happier life in 2019. Robertson, in turn, encouraged more locals to tap into the “life-changing phenomenon”. He added the flow-on benefits for the majority of parkrun converts included broadening their exercise habits, improved mental health, and deeper social connections. Newy parkrun starts at 8am in Carrington. Other events are located at Stockton, The Beaches, Callaghan, Blackbutt, Blue Gum Hills, Lake Macquarie, Lakeview, The Terrace, Nulkaba, Singleton and Maitland. - Ben Murphy

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Jets thump Western Sydney Roy O’Donovan bagged a double and Dimi Petratos dazzled as Newcastle thumped Western Sydney 5-1 on Friday night. Petratos opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a stunner, curling a left-footed effort past Wanderers goalkeeper Vedran Janjetovic from just inside the 18yard box. Minutes later, a dangerous Daniel Georgievski cross pinballed around the Wanderers’ box and Jason Hoffman poked home to double the lead. O’Donovan then stepped up on the stroke of half-time and converted a penalty at the second attempt for a 3-0 advantage at the break. Newcastle added a fourth moments after the restart as Matthew Ridenton squeezed the

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ball over the line from a tight angle, before O’Donovan scored again from the spot to make it five with less than an hour on the clock. Western Sydney substitute Mitch Duke added a consolation for the hosts. The Jets face Wellington at McDonald Jones Stadium on Thursday 7 February (tonight) from 7.50pm. In the W-League, Newcastle ended its season with a 4-1 win over Western Sydney at No.2 Sportsground. Goals to Tessa Tamplin and Tara Andrews put the Jets 2-0 up, before Elizabeth Addo reduced the deficit in the 66th minute. However, Teigan Collister and Cortnee Vine quickly restored Newcastle’s advantage.

Duo nab wildcard entries A total of 76 surfers contested the Port Stephens Toyota Trials at Birubi Beach on Saturday in a bid to secure wildcard entries into a range of Surfest events. Twenty-four surfers – including former and current world Surf League Qualifying Series competitors – sought the coveted wildcard into next month’s 6000-point Burton Automotive Pro slotted for Merewether Beach. Avalon’s Liam Mortenson won the final after a countback,

squeezing out James McMorland from Caves Beach. Rising local surfer Elle ClaytonBrown won the wildcard into the Holmes Civil Developments Women’s Pro. Wildcards into the Lake Mac City Pro Junior were won by Anna Bay’s Mikey Clayton-Brown and Sasha Baker, from Mudjimba on the Sunshine Coast. The Lake Mac City Pro Junior will be contested this weekend – 9 to 10 February – at Redhead Beach.

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Call for stallholders Delta Society Hunter Newcastle Branch is calling for stallholders for its annual We All Need A Little Therapy Dog Walk and Market Day, to be held on Sunday 7 April at Speers Point Park (Park Road, Speers Point). The fun day out for two and four-legged friends alike serves as a fundraiser for the organisation, which brings the joy of animal companionship to those who need it most. Direct all stallholder enquiries to p.withers@ optusnet.com.au Go to deltasociety.com.au for more information on the organisation.

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

Learn to square dance in 2019 with the Tartan Promenaders Square Dance Club. This is a fun form of exercise for the body and mind, and, as you progress, it gives you an excuse to travel Australia for various functions, if you choose to do so. Boost your memory, improve flexibility, diminish depression, help your heart, balance better, increase your energy and make new friends. Learner’s classes start on Wednesday 20 February. Phone Geoff on 0481 373 008 for more details.

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Hunter Economic Breakfast challenges ideas Book now for the first Hunter Economic Breakfast of the year on Friday 1 March at Wests City (King Street, Newcastle West). This year, the Hunter Research Foundation Centre is collaborating with other regional stakeholders to develop a shared vision and areas of priority for Newcastle and the Hunter Region, drawing on aspects of the Greater Newcastle Metropolitan Plan.

The first breakfast in the 2019 series will help set the scene for ongoing discussions, challenge people to think differently, and imagine new possibilities. Among the speakers will be Dr Anthea Bill, lead economist at the HRF Centre. Tickets are $75 each (reduced-rate corporate tables, not-for-profit and University of Newcastle student tickets available). Phone 4033 9457 by 25 February.

Apex members sought for reunion A reunion of Apex members is to be held at Laurieton on Thursday 14 March. Members past and present of Zone 10 of the association (from Sydney Harbour to the east coast, as far north as Kempsey) are invited to attend.

Apex was, and still is, a wonderful young men’s service club and was established in most towns and cities in the country. If you look, you will find an Apex Park in most country towns. To register, go to apexreunion.weebly.com or phone (02) 6559 5264.

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Together, they invite girls and women to learn more about being confident and assertive, as well as gain practical self-defence skills from multiple martial arts styles. For more information, phone HVMAC on 4956 8876.

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COMPUTERPALS NEWCASTLE ComputerPals for Seniors – Newcastle started classes for the year on Tuesday 5 February. Seniors can learn the four R’s of the internet: Respect, Responsibility, Reasoning and Resilience. Conducted by “senior” volunteers, ComputerPals Newcastle offers classes on mobile phones, tablets and computers, including free Be Connected sessions. A: 15 Hubbard Street, Islington T: 4961 6576 W: computerpals.org.au

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1/4 cup (60 ml) pure cream

1 tsp vanilla paste or extract

1/4 cup passionfruit pulp, including seeds (3–4 fresh passionfruit)

2 tsp maple syrup 1/4 cup fresh passionfruit pulp, plus 1 Tbsp extra (4–5 fresh passionfruit)

1/2 tsp vanilla paste or extract

2 cups (500g) pureed mango

200g shortbread biscuits, crushed

1 tsp lime juice Method

To decorate 100g white chocolate, extra

Line a 20cm cake tin with baking paper.

toasted flaked almonds, lightly crushed

In a medium bowl, combine yoghurt, coconut, vanilla and maple syrup. Spread yoghurt mixture evenly across the base of the prepared tin and freeze for 1–2 hours, until just firm to the touch.

toasted shredded coconut

Remove pan from freezer and set on bench for 5 minutes. Use baking paper to lift slice onto a cutting board and leave 5–10 minutes to thaw slightly. Cut into 12 bars, serve immediately or store in the freezer for a handy snack. Tip! For a dairy-free/vegan treat, replace Greek yoghurt with an equal quantity of coconut yoghurt.

Scoop the passionfruit chocolate onto a baking paper lined tray. Use clean hands to roll into balls. Refrigerate the formed truffles for 1 hour. Melt extra white chocolate (in the microwave or in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water) and drizzle over the cold truffles. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and coconut before the chocolate sets. Store truffles in a covered container in the refrigerator for up five days, serve at room temperature.

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Method Finely chop 200g white chocolate. Warm cream in a heavy-based saucepan until it just starts to boil. Remove cream from heat, add chopped chocolate and stir once. Allow cream and chocolate to sit for one minute, then stir until all the chocolate has melted.

Stir well, then scrape warm mixture into a shallow dish and refrigerate for 3–4 hours until firm.

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Combine mango puree, lime juice, and 1/4 cup passionfruit pulp. Spread over yoghurt layer and smooth top. Drizzle with remaining passionfruit and return to freezer until solid – approximately 4 hours, or overnight.

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Add passionfruit pulp, vanilla, salt, and crushed shortbread biscuits to pan with the chocolate.

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cover story Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service line pilot Mark Overton, doctor Adeline Cardon-Dunbar and aircrew officer Kris Larkin at the Broadmeadow helicopter base. Photo: Peter Stoop

A little party never killed nobody. Au contraire, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service’s annual Rescue Ball raises money to help save lives, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This year’s Great Gatsby-themed ball, at Newcastle Entertainment Centre, has been brought forward from September to Friday 3 May. Now in its 27th year, the ball was traditionally held in winter until the Pasha Bulker storm of 2007, when it got postponed as the region recovered. Its new position on the social calendar aligns it with the service’s other events across Northern NSW. The black-tie ball remains one of the largest in Australia, drawing a crowd of up to 1,400 people. Each year it draws inspiration from cultural and international themes, historic and futuristic timelines, as well as pop culture and the arts. This year’s ball, emceed by the vivacious Effie

Stephanides, will be line pilot Mark Overton’s first, having joined the service in September last year after a stint with the WA Police Air Wing. “I’m really looking forward to it,” he told Newcastle Weekly. “As a pilot, I see firsthand the impact of the work we do, so it’s great to see the level of support the Rescue Ball receives from our community. “I get to operate within a fantastic team environment with access to the best modern equipment and I am afforded the opportunity to help people.” Mark’s most memorable rescue mission to date involved a 14-month-old girl. “I watched the medical team revive her after she was recovered from a backyard pool,” he said. “I have an eight-month-old daughter myself, so that really hit home for me. That was a good day.” It costs about $40 million a year to keep the service’s helicopters and crews ready to respond to rescues just like these. About $12 million is raised through sponsorships, volunteers, support group activities, partnerships and events like the Rescue Ball. Tickets to the 2019 Hunter Rescue Ball are on sale now. Go to rescuehelicopter.com.au/events and select ‘Hunter’ from the drop-down menu. - Georgia Osland

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Professional dancers catapult Newcastle onto international stage Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub has thrust Newcastle onto the world stage. Last week the studio welcomed Israeli artist and choreographer Rachel Erdos and fellow dancer Tomer Giat for an International/ Regional Propel Residency, culminating in a performance on Saturday 9 February. Erdos is an internationallyacclaimed, award winning choreographer known for the diversity of her work. Together, with professional dancers Alexandra Ford, Allie Graham and Mikayla Nangle, Erdos and Giat will showcase The Loneliness Project, which Erdos says explores isolation in the world of social media. The contemporary-style piece will continue to evolve over daily rehearsals until the final performance. “I like to come with an idea, but until you meet the dancers and see how they move, you never know how it’s going to turn out,” Erdos says. “We’ve all been working together really well from the start.” Ford, 27, grew up in Jewels and says she is excited for the opportunity. “I have recently returned from dancing professionally overseas, including [in] Israel, and to have a professional opportunity at home is great,” she says. “The chance to share not only dance but different cultures in my home town is fantastic. “Dance is so universal that you can communicate with someone [in the audience] you’ve never met before.” This marks Catapult’s second international collaboration, after closing the 2018 season with its first

International Propel Residency. In December, the studio hosted Lee Brummer, associate director of ilDance, Sweden, along with three Swedish dancers. Catapult director Cadi McCarthy says the collaboration with Erdos will be ongoing, with the aim of adding the polished show to Catapult’s 2021 season. “Propel gives regional, emerging artists the chance to participate in multicultural choreographic exchange right here in Newcastle,” she says. This weekend’s performance is almost like a behind-the-scenes look at the production, complete with a Q&A after the show.

Israeli artist and choreographer, Rachel Erdos (centre), rehearses with the dancers at Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub. Photo: Peter Stoop

“It’s a great opportunity for people to see how professional dancers work and how it all comes together,” McCarthy says. “I love sharing work in development. The Q&A will give insight into how this high level of performance is created.” The Loneliness Project will be

showing at Catapult’s studio at 880 Hunter Street, Newcastle West from 7.30pm. Tickets are available at the door. This International/Regional Propel Residency is supported by Create NSW, City of Newcastle and the Embassy of Israel. - Georgia Osland

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Hunter School of the Performing Arts student, Jasmine Phipps.

You can always spot a born performer at a young age. For instance, Corlette teen Jasmine Phipps enjoyed playing dress-ups and staging concerts when she was a child. Not much has changed since then. The 17-year-old has been hand-picked for the Talent Development Project (TDP), a joint initiative between the NSW Department of Education and the entertainment industry that prepares students for careers in music and entertainment. Past graduates include Human Nature, The McClymonts, Angus & Julia Stone, John Foreman and David Harris (Wicked, Miss Saigon). More than 300 students auditioned, 70 of which were successful, including Phipps. After three workshops, the students had to again audition for a position, and 50 gained entry. Another three workshops and another audition later, 25 students were chosen. Phipps, who has been singing, dancing and performing since she was eight, is still

standing. She performed her solo, selfchoreographed show, titled The Girl Next Door, at The Dungeon in Adamstown last weekend as phase two of the TDP. She’s now rehearsing for a group performance alongside fellow Hunter School of the Performing Arts student, Tom Hamilton, and Kurri Kurri local Ryan Hemsworth, in Sydney on Monday 11 February in phase three of the project. From there, just 12 students will graduate the TDP. “Even if I don’t graduate, the workshops have been amazing through all the phases and I think I’ll take away a lot from that,” Phipps said. “If not, my backup is to become a teacher.” Meanwhile, Newcastle audiences can catch Phipps in action in Young People’s Theatre’s production of Gilbert and Sullivan classic, Hot Mikado, from Friday 8 to Saturday 23 February. Tickets are available at ypt.org.au - Georgia Osland

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First impressions count News of house prices dropping may be good for the buyer, but the seller may need to assess what can be done to encourage viewers. I have always believed that a home’s outside appearance can be indicative of whether or not inside is loved or just staged for sale. Sure, decluttering and new cushions help, but if the garden has been neglected, it is impossible to have instant screening, and often privacy is a prime factor in a successful sale. Plant out fence lines with screens of pruneable shrubs, which, in this weather, might give the appearance of having been planted for some time. If advanced plants are too expensive, use quickgrowing shrubs such as lilypillies and grevilleas, water daily and use Flourish weekly to promote growth. The Australian love of the great outdoors sets the scene for pool areas and barbecues, and these areas need to be attractive to add value to your home. A great way to privatise these areas, plus decks

In response, Dulux predicts that design trends for 2019 will be influenced by a desire for stillness, simplicity and honesty. Expect to see organic shapes, frayed edges, contrasting textures and repurposed vintage pieces set against a backdrop of earthy neutrals, saturated greens and citrus pops. The 2019 Dulux Colour Forecast, Filter, is a multi-faceted collection that draws together soothing neutrals, exhilarating brights and deep, decadent hues that hint at the grace of a bygone era. It comprises four carefully curated themes: Repair, Wholeself, Legacy and Identity. Repair The Repair palette takes its cues from our need to examine our consumption and waste, favouring vintage, sustainable, repurposed and recyclable products. Comprising neutrals alongside dirty greens, yellow and earthy hues of cinnamon and sienna, Repair’s colours exude warmth and a vintage feel. Wholeself With an overwhelming need to pare back, digitally detox and mono-task, rather than multi-task in our busy lives, when at home the Wholeself palette celebrates minimalism through undulating forms. It also details sumptuous texture and block colour of cosy pinks, offset against warm neutrals, golds and mauve-greys.

and verandahs, is by using timber screening, which is very popular. Use an interesting pot in front of the screen; even plant a quick-growing climber such as mandevilea or dipladenia. A row of planter boxes will also give the screen a look of permanency. If in the shade, plant out with palms; in the sun use buxus, which can be hedged for a lower look. It is tempting to leave a courtyard or deck simple to create a feeling of space, but I’d suggest using groups of pots in different sizes, using a bowl of colour in each group. Water them daily to maintain a cared-for look; remember, outside will mirror inside. Examine the front door. The best addition is a colourful new doormat. Add a sculptured fig in a pot, underplanted with white impatiens and hopefully this relays a nurtured feeling to those potential buyers awaiting to enter. Open houses mean countdown times – as it creeps nearer, you’ll need to trim edges, rake up fallen leaves, weed flower beds, mow the lawns, and prune back anything that is overgrown or dead. It is wise to have a long-term plan to keep your

Legacy With a focus on craftsmanship and an improvement in traditional skills, classic forms are envisaged and combined in modern and contemporary surroundings. The result is a nod to the elegant past and present, combining eclectic patterns and block colour. The Legacy palette features saturated colour in warm hues of pale pinks, lilacs and mauves, with accents of red, blue and green to punctuate the scheme. Identity Welcome to the life of ‘I’, an imaginative frontier inspired by modern multicultural influences including sci-fi fantasy and anti-selfie culture, where we turn our backs on social media’s critical gaze looking to only please ourselves. The Identity palette is all about bold experimentation combining block colour, clashing patterns, texture and mixing gloss levels, resulting in an ‘anything goes’ look that is playful, optimistic and youthful. Pale colours are a base for unusual combinations of saturated blue, purple and oranges.

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Indulging in an exclusive city address, this stunning home delivers an inspirational top-to-toe renovation, showcasing skilfully remodelled rooms and an exceptional extension that delivers grand proportions. Presiding over an impressive 826-square-metre (approx.) block, it’s a natural entertainer with lightdrenched interiors spilling out to a private deck, level lawns, resort-style pool and garage conversion, creating

a poolside cabana/office/retreat and availability for five off-street car spaces. Versatile interior spaces provide open-plan living and a breathtaking parents’ suite complete with sitting room, walk-in robe, wow-factor bathroom and scenic outlook. Exuding a timeless sophistication with luxury inclusions, it’s perfectly placed to enjoy all the city’s attractions including world class beaches and cafés.

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Perfectly positioned with distant views of the ocean, this two-story brick and tile home will tick all the boxes. The upper level comprises of three large bedrooms, main with walk-in robe and ensuite, spacious open plan air-conditioned living area, separate dining room, bathroom, toilet and country style kitchen.

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Overlooking the picturesque waters of Lake Macquarie, this coastal Hamptonsinspired home will have you immersed in luxury lakeside living. Architecturally master built, this residence offers two studio apartments, a two-bedroom townhouse and master residence, perfect for extended families or a unique opportunity for additional income. Impressive features and inclusions throughout.

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Price Guide $1,200,000 $1,250,000 View Sunday 17 February, 1.30-2pm or by appointment Agent Ty Zink Mob 0401 361 649 Dowling Eastlakes Real Estate Ph 4947 7877

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16 Harris Street, Toronto Stylish Design Against a Lakeside Backdrop High set to capture a sweep of glittering lake views, this beautifully updated residence is warm, welcoming and eminently practical in design and delivers a tranquil escape.

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$950,000 - $985,000

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85 Jarrett Street, Kilaben Bay Peacefully Set Home Full of Family Credentials This stylish residence is an outstanding opportunity for those wishing to secure a ready to enjoy home within strolling distance to the shores of stunning Lake Macquarie.

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11 Haslemere Crescent, Buttaba Captivating Appeal for a Range of Buyers This north facing home is privately set back from the street and boasts ample living spaces for the whole family with ducted air-con, quality appliances and plenty of storage options.

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23 Loftus Street, Bonnells Bay Capitalise on this Investment This property is ideally located close to the aquatic playground of Lake Macquarie and all that it has to offer and only moments to local parks and Bonnells Bay shopping village.

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175 Main Road, Cardiff Endless Potential on Huge Landholding A central location delivering wide investor and owner-occupier appeal, this offering promises a lucrative purchase opportunity currently configured as two flats under the one roofline.

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12 Chitambo Street, Macquarie Hills Every Contemporary Highlight in a Desirable Family Setting This modern and stylish residence presents as new and offers families an opportunity to enjoy a premium home showcasing abundant space and quality inclusions. Picture perfect street appeal within one of Macquarie Hill’s most sought after family enclaves, it displays glossy interiors on a substantial single level with ducted air-conditioning throughout.

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FLETCHER 22 SANDALWOOD AVENUE

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ATTENTION FIRST HOME BUYERS

This expansive family home boasts 5 separate living areas, new kitchen and substantial outside entertaining to complete the ultimate family space. Highly sought and Seldom found! • Formal Lounge, Dining, Rumpus, Family and Casual Living

Living space is a standout here with Stunning Near New Kitchen, Formal Lounge, Formal Dining, Media Room & Expansive Family and Casual Dining. The large inground pool completes the package with landscaped surrounds & undercover alfresco area overlooking the inground pool.

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This Brand New Torrens title duplex is nothing short of impressive. Delivering highly sought features with the flow of the home perfect and the quality throughout exceptional • 3 Separate Living Areas • Wonderful Sanctuary Location

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NEW LISITNG HIGHLY RECOMMENDED This stunning Coral Home positioned in one of Fletcher’s Premier Streets is sure to be the one that many buyers have been waiting for! With 5 bedrooms and 4 separate living areas space is a premium here and families will love the floor plan that is just brilliant. With reserve at rear ensuring privacy a fabulous outlook and with room for a pool this home cannot be overlooked.

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

Presenting the perfect opportunity to establish yourself in a large family home in one of Newcastle’s favourite family orientated neighbourhoods this opportunity will not last. • Stunning kitchen – quality craftmanship and refined finishes • Large open plan kitchen dining and family room • Formal Lounge, Rumpus and dedicated children’s activity space 5

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• Entertainers dream home with the option to swim, surf, canoe & paddle board all within walking distance

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OPEN THIS SATURDAY! 10 - 10:30am – 87 Northcote Street, Aberdare 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 4Car, 1015sqm block - $370,000 10 – 10:30am – 32 Mount View Road, Cessnock 4 Bed, 2 Bath, 3 Car, 809sqm block- $435,000 11 – 11:30am – 89 Aberdare Road, Aberdare 3 Bed, 1 Bath, 4 Car, 1012sqm block$380,000 - $390,000

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12 – 12:30pm – 32 Ruby Street, Bellbird 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car, 809sqm block$260,000 - $275,000 12 – 12:30pm – 34 Rugby Street, Ellalong 2 Bed, 1 Bath, 2 Car, 601sqm block- $364,000 1 – 1:30pm – 4/28B Garland Road, Cessnock 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car, - sqm block - $327,000

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“We’re also enjoying our joint-winner status for Best Land Lease Living community from last November’s CCIA Awards for Excellence in lifestyle-focussed seniors living,” Diane said.

morning tea, meet and greet with staff and residents, as well as a tour of the display homes.

Ingenia Lifestyle The Grange has become the perfect option for over 55s looking for a tree change and downsizers considering a move are invited to explore the community at the upcoming Open Home on Saturday 16th February, 10am to 12 noon. “The upcoming Open Home is an opportunity for visitors to walk through the fully furnished home designs and appreciate the unique features they have to offer. “People are constantly surprised at just how much you can get from downsizing without compromising your lifestyle. “On display will be a number of bespoke home designs selling from $357,000 and the last Melaleuca floor plan,” Diane said. On the day, guests are invited to tour the community and gain a little more insight into what lifestyle living is all about with a free

For more information visit Ingenia Lifestyle The Grange on Saturday 16th February, 10am to 12noon or contact Customer Service Consultant, Diane McGrath on 0436 671 048.

A new year a new lifestyle Is 2019 your year to consider downsizing? The final release homes are selling fast at The Grange. With a range of designs to suit all tastes, our homes feature quality fixtures and finishes throughout. Join us for morning tea, view our display homes and meet our friendly residents and onsite team.

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February 8 – 14

PICK OF THE WEEK Elysium Friday, 7MATE, 9pm, MA15+ (2013) Behind the gadgets and space age travel is a story that may seem ripped straight from the headlines. In 2154, the rich and powerful live on pristine man-made space station Elysium, while the rest are made to struggle on a ravaged, ruined Earth below. Senator Delacourt (Jodie Foster, pictured) keeps a strict anti-immigration stance, while the unlucky Max (Matt Damon), who transports medical equipment, gets caught up in an almighty mess.

Friday

Underworld: Evolution

Avatar Monday, 7MATE, 8.30pm, M (2009) The story follows paraplegic marine Jake Sully (Aussie Sam Worthington), who travels to a far-off moon to gather intelligence about the Na’vi species who live on Pandora. While there Sully meets local Neytiri (Zoe Saldana, pictured), and what develops is essentially Pocahontas in space as Sully questions the effects his own species has on the peace-loving Na’vi. If you haven’t seen it, it’s simply out of this world.

Sunday, 7MATE, 10.05pm, MA15+ (2006) Kate Beckinsale (pictured) returns in this follow-up to the 2003 saga. Beckinsale is modern-day vamp Selene, a “Death Dealer” who – along with her half-werewolf beau Michael (Scott Speedman) – puts aside the smiting of nasty beasties to seek out the origins of both the vampire and werewolf bloodlines. This leads them into conflict with the creepy Viktor (Bill Nighy) who has his own grand designs for a new world order. Director Len Wiseman hasn’t evolved much as a filmmaker, but that matters little, as fans will love this sequel’s dogged determination to replicate the dour style, relentless action and striking visuals of the original.

February 8

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 One Plus One. 1.25 Foreign Correspondent. 2.00 River. (M) 3.00 Golf. Vic Open. Second round. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Father Brown. (PG) 9.20 Shetland. (M) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. 11.05 Rosehaven. (PG) 11.35 Planet America. 12.15am Rage. (MA15+)

12pm To Be Advised. 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 53. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 12am Cycling. Six Day Series. Day 2. Highlights. 12.30 Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Movie: Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d. (1980, 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 RBT. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. (2011, M) 11.10 MOVIE: Brick Mansions. (2014, M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Show Me The Movie! (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 2017 Montreal Comedy Festival. (M) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point. 3.00 NITV News Week In Review. 3.35 Made In Italy. 4.05 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (PG) 5.05 The Supervet. (PG) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.35 Robson Green’s Australian Adventure. (PG) 8.30 Movie: No Country For Old Men. (2007, MA15+) 10.45 SBS News. 11.15 Movie: Young And Beautiful. (2013, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Rosehaven. (PG) 9.00 The Office. (PG) 9.20 The Office. (M) 9.45 Upstart Crow. (PG) 10.15 W1A. (M) 10.45 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters. (PG) 11.00 30 Rock. (M) 11.25 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.40 Reno 911! (M) 12.10am The Office. (PG)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 1.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes. (PG) 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. 7.30 Border Security: Int. (PG) 8.30 Selling Houses Australia. 10.30 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover. (PG) 11.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 12am Bargain Hunt.

12pm Schwarzenegger The Celebrity Apprentice. (PG) 1.00 Xena: Warrior Princess. (M) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Steven Universe. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2. (2015, PG) 9.30 Movie: Ride Along 2. (2016, M) 11.30 Big Bang. 12am WWE Smackdown.

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 11.30 NCIS: LA. (M)

12pm Movie: Time Of My Life. (2012, M) 2.10 PopAsia TV. (PG) 3.10 Human Resources. (PG) 3.35 Legally Brown. 4.10 PBS News. 5.10 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.10 VICE News Tonight. 6.40 Running Wild With Roger Federer. (PG) 7.30 RocKwiz. 8.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 9.00 The New Young Millionaires. 10.05 South Park. (M) 11.05 Caso Cerrado.

12pm Children’s Programs. 4.10 Massive Monster Mayhem. (PG) 4.35 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Officially Amazing. (PG) 7.00 Horrible Histories. 7.30 Danger Mouse. 7.40 Atomic Puppet. (PG) 7.50 Camp Lakebottom. 8.05 The Deep. 8.25 Voltron: Legendary Defender. (PG) 8.50 Dragon Ball Super. (PG) 9.20 Sword Art Online. (PG) 9.45 Close.

12.30pm American Pickers. (PG) 1.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 2.00 Bid And Destroy. (PG) 2.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 3.00 MythBusters. (PG) 4.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 5.00 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG) 6.00 Aussie Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. GWS Giants v North Melbourne. 9.00 Movie: Elysium. (2013, MA15+) 11.15 World’s Most Amazing Videos. (M) 12.30am Ax Men. (M)

12pm Movie: Operation Bullshine. (1959, G) 1.45 Mad About You. 2.15 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 3.15 Nature’s Miracle Orphans. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 The Good Life. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 Fawlty Towers. (PG) 8.50 MOVIE: For Your Eyes Only. (1981, M) 11.30 Stephen Fry In America. (M)

12pm WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, M) 10.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC National News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 The Drum. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.00 Planet America. 9.45 The Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

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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.

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February 9

12pm ABC News At Noon. (ch 2) 12.30 Landline. 1.00 Golf. Vic Open. Third round. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Agatha Raisin. (PG) Agatha gets involved in a murder mystery. 9.20 Miniseries: The Cry. (M) 10.15 Miniseries: The Ice Cream Girls. (M) 11.05 Rage Laneway Festival. (MA15+)

12pm Chimpanzee. 1.30 Walkabout

Wickets. 2.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 54. Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 MOVIE: National Treasure: Book Of Secrets. (2007, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Angels & Demons. (2009, M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Destination WA. 12.30 Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 1.00 The Truth About Stress. (PG) 2.15 Movie: Mermaids. (1990, PG) 4.30 Explore TV Far East Discovery Cruise. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Customs. (PG) 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 MOVIE: Red Dog: True Blue. (2016, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee. (1986, M) 10.45 MOVIE: Trading Places. (1983, M)

12pm Luxury Escapes. (PG) 12.30 48-Hour Destination. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet. 1.30 Ent. Tonight. (PG) 2.00 Renovation King. 2.30 Home Team. 3.00 Living Room. (PG) 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Fishing Aust. 5.00 News. 6.00 Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. (PG) 7.00 I’m A Celebrity Saturday Schoolies. (PG) 8.00 Movie: Shrek The Third. (2007, PG) 9.45 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 11.45 Sherlock Holmes: Elementary. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.00 Rusty Rivets. 6.15 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 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 Live From The BBC. (M) 9.45 Comedy Up Late. (M) 10.15 Comedy Next Gen. (MA15+) 11.10 Fiona O’Loughlin’s Greatest Hits. (M)

12pm Crash Investigation Unit. (PG) 12.30 Horse Racing. CF Orr Stakes Family Day. Featuring the Group 1 $500,000 CF Orr Stakes (1400m). Inglis Millennium Day. Featuring the $2m Inglis Millennium (1200m) and $1m Inglis Sprint (1100m). 5.00 Crash Investigation Unit. (PG) 5.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. (PG)

12pm Pirate Express. 12.30 My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. 1.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 1.30 Uncle Grandpa. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Cairns Taipans v Brisbane Bullets. 5.00 Movie: Zathura: A Space Adventure. (2005) 7.00 Movie: The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers Pt 1. (2002) 8.30 Movie: The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers Pt 2. (2002) 10.40 Movie: Underworld: Blood Wars. (2016) 12.30am Adult Swim.

12pm Snap Happy. 12.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 1.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 2.30 Reel Action. 3.00 Undercover Boss. (PG) 4.00 WhichCar. 4.30 Planes Gone Viral. (PG) 5.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 6.00 Scorpion. (PG) 7.00 Cops. (PG) 7.30 Soccer. A-League. Round 18. Melbourne City v Adelaide United. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 10.30 MOVIE: The Fighter. (2010, M)

Front Up. 1.30 Rivals. (PG) 1.55 Abandoned. (PG) 2.45 Needles And Pins. (PG) 3.10 Corruption, Cocaine And Murder In Trinidad. (PG) 3.40 Cyberwar. 4.10 PBS News. 5.10 Black Market. (PG) 5.40 Back In The Soviet Bloc. 6.10 Chinese Dating With The Parents. (PG) 7.30 If You Are The One. (PG) 8.30 Movie: House Of Flying Daggers. (2004) 10.45 Movie: Kung Fu Jungle. (2014)

12pm Children’s Programs. 4.00 Officially Amazing. 4.15 The Zoo. 4.35 School Of Rock. 5.00 Find Me In Paris. 5.25 Wishfart! 5.40 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 6.55 Deadly 60. 7.25 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 7.45 Atomic Puppet. (PG) 7.55 Camp Lakebottom. 8.10 The Deep. 8.30 Detentionaire. 8.50 Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising. (PG) 9.45 Close.

12pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. (PG) 1.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 2.00 Yukon Gold. (PG) 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. (PG) 3.30 Rodeo. PBR Aust. 4.00 AFL Women’s Pre-Game Show. 4.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. Collingwood v Melbourne. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. Western Bulldogs v Geelong. 9.15 Movie: Eddie The Eagle. (2016, PG) 11.30 Movie: Little Man. (2006)

(1949, PG) 2.10 My Favorite Martian. 2.40 MOVIE: Tammy And The Bachelor. (1957, G) 4.30 MOVIE: Imitation Of Life. (1959, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Maid In Manhattan. (2002, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: Eat Pray Love. (2010, M) 11.55 Law & Order: S.V.U. (MA15+)

1.35pm King Of Queens. (PG) 2.30 Raymond. (PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Show Me The Movie! (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. (PG) 10.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 11.30 The Loop. (PG)

12pm News. 12.30 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 Drum Weekly. 5.00 News. 5.30 One Plus One. 6.00 News Weekend. 6.30 The Mix. 7.00 News. 7.30 Foreign Corre. 8.00 News. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 News. 9.30 Back Roads. 10.00 News. 10.15 Planet America. 11.00 Nightly News. 11.30 World This Week.

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12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Final. 4.30 This Is Greece With Michael Scott. 5.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Aerial Asia. 8.30 Eurovision: Australia Decides. 11.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG) 11.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M)

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February 10

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 The World This Week. 1.00 Golf. Vic Open. Final round. 6.00 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Magical Land Of Oz. 8.40 Miniseries: The Cry. (M) 9.40 Miniseries: Mrs Wilson. (M) 10.40 Death In Paradise. (PG) 11.40 Silent Witness. (M)

12pm Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Highlights. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 Crash Investigation Unit. (PG) 2.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 56. Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Operation: Live. (M) 10.15 Undercurrent: Real Murder Investigation. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Women’s Footy. (PG) 1.00 World’s Greatest Islands. (PG) 2.00 Airport 24/7: Miami. (PG) 2.30 Ultimate Airport Dubai. (PG) 3.30 SOS Red Zone. 4.00 The Embassy. (PG) 4.30 Helloworld. 5.00 News. 5.30 Customs. (PG) 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. 9.30 Murder, Lies And Alibis. (M) 10.40 Killer On The Line. (M) 11.40 Cold Case. (M)

12pm The Living Room. (PG) 1.00 Foodie Adventures With Ash Pollard. (PG) 1.30 Everyday Gourmet. 2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 WhichCar. (PG) 4.30 RPM: Summer Series. 5.00 News. 6.00 David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 NCIS. (M) 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12am Shopping.

12pm WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Road National Championships. Women’s Race. Highlights. 4.00 Cycling. Road National Championships. Men’s Race. Highlights. 5.00 Railway Journeys UK. 5.35 Hitler’s World: The Post War Plan. 6.30 News. 7.35 Sinkholes: Deadly Drops. 8.30 (Dis)honesty: The Truth About Lies. 9.30 The Imposter. 11.25 It’s Not Just Me. (MA15+) 12.30am Movie: The Right Stuff. (1983, M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.15 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 9.10 Judith Lucy: Nothing Fancy. (MA15+) 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 Upstart Crow. (PG) 12.10am W1A. (M)

12pm The Hairy Bikers’ Northern Exposure. 1.00 Vasili’s Garden. 1.30 To Be Advised. 3.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 6.00 Heathrow. (PG) 7.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Coastwatch Oz. (PG) 8.30 Border Security. 9.00 Border Security. (PG) 9.30 River Monsters: Top Ten. (M) 10.30 Heathrow. (PG) 11.30 Coastwatch Oz. 12am Border Security. 12.30 Border Security.

12pm My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. 12.30 Polly Pocket. (PG) 1.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 1.30 Uncle Grandpa. (PG) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 17. Adelaide 36ers v Melbourne United. 5.00 Ben 10. (PG) 6.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Passengers. (2016, M) 10.45 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 12am Adult Swim. (MA15+)

12pm Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Pooches At Play. 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Monster Jam. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 4.00 Fishing Edge. 5.00 What’s Up Down Under. 5.30 iFish Summer Series. 6.00 Planes Gone Viral. (PG) 7.00 Sea Patrol UK. (PG) 8.00 Medics On Call. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987, M) 11.30 NCIS. (M)

12pm PopAsia TV. (PG) 1.00 Front Up. 1.30 Soccer. W-League. First semi-final. Melbourne Victory v Perth Glory. 4.30 Tough Young Teachers. (PG) 5.35 The Business Of Fashion. (PG) 6.00 The Free Lunch Society. (PG) 7.40 Ultimate Airport Dubai. (PG) 8.30 Eurovision: Australia Decides. 11.00 Movie: Laurence Anyways. (2012, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs. 4.30 How To Do Stuff Good. 4.35 School Of Rock. 5.00 Find Me In Paris. 5.25 Wishfart! (PG) 5.40 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 6.55 Deadly 60. 7.25 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 7.45 Atomic Puppet. (PG) 8.00 Camp Lakebottom. 8.10 The Deep. 8.30 Detentionaire. 8.55 Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising. (PG) 9.45 Rage. (PG)

12.30pm Yukon Gold. (PG) 1.30 Bid And Destroy. (PG) 2.00 Swamp People. (PG) 4.00 Fish Of The Day. (PG) 4.30 Big Angry Fish. (PG) 5.30 Bloopers. (PG) 6.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PG) 10.05 MOVIE: Underworld: Evolution. (2006, MA15+) 12.15am Ax Men. (M)

12.55pm MOVIE: Heart Of The Matter. (1953, PG) 3.05 MOVIE: Lease Of Life. (1954, G) 5.05 MOVIE: Breakfast At Tiffany’s. (1961, PG) 7.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 9.40 MOVIE: Hannibal. (2001, MA15+) Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Giancarlo Giannini. A serial killer is tracked by an FBI agent. 12.20am My Favorite Martian.

12.25pm Charmed. (PG) 1.25 Raymond. (PG) 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Gogglebox. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves. (1991, M) 11.25 MOVIE: Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past. (2009, M)

12pm ABC News. 12.30 Close Of Business. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 One Plus One. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 Foreign Corre. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.15 Planet America. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 One Plus One. 10.00 ABC News. 10.30 Compass. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 The Mix.

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Monday

February 11

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Landline. 2.00 Agatha Raisin. (PG) 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Dream Gardens. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG) 5.00 Grand Designs. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q&A. 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. 11.30 Magical Land Of Oz. 12.30am Miniseries: The Cry. (M)

Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Instant Hotel. (PG) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Undercurrent: Real Murder Investigation. (M) 12am Mistresses. (M)

12pm Ellen DeGeneres. (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. (M) 9.00 Murder, Lies And Alibis. (MA15+) 10.10 Serial Killer With Piers Morgan. (M) 11.10 Chicago Justice. (M) 12.05am Cold Case. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.00 The Cook’s Pantry With Matt Sinclair. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 To Be Advised. 11.00 The Project. 12am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 Lost Songs Of St Kilda. 2.30 Andrea Bocelli: Cinema. 4.05 The Supervet. (PG) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. 5.30 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Spying On The Royals. (PG) 8.30 Michael Mosley’s Placebo Experiment. 9.35 The Honesty Experiment. 10.40 SBS News. 11.10 The World Game. 11.40 Home Ground. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 The Agony Of Modern Manners. (M) 8.30 The Office. (PG) 9.15 The Good Place. (M) 9.35 The Good Place. (PG) 10.00 Idiotsitter. (M) 10.20 30 Rock. (PG) 10.40 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.05 Reno 911! (M) 11.30 The Office. (PG) 11.50 The Office. (M) 12.10am 30 Rock. (M)

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. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Kingdom. (M) 11.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 12am Bargain Hunt.

12pm Young Sheldon. (PG) 1.00 Xena: Warrior Princess. (M) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Tom And Jerry. 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Steven Universe. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Zombieland. (2009, MA15+) 10.45 Big Bang. (PG) 12am Meet The Hockers. (M) 12.30 Friends. (PG)

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 48 Hours. (M) 11.30 CSI: Miami. (M)

12pm Movie: Here Below. (2012) 1.45 Starting From… Now! 2.45 It’s Suppertime! 3.10 PopAsia TV. 4.10 Vs Arashi. 5.05 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.05 The Ice Cream Show. (PG) 6.35 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 RocKwiz. (M) 8.30 Housos. (MA15+) 9.00 Adam Looking For Eve VIP. (MA15+) 9.55 The Girlfriend Experience. 11.05 You’re The Worst. 11.30 You’re The Worst. 11.55 Raised By Wolves.

12pm Children’s Programs. 5.25 Wishfart! 5.40 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Junior Vets. 7.30 Danger Mouse. 7.40 Atomic Puppet. (PG) 7.50 Camp Lakebottom. 8.05 The Deep. 8.25 Detentionaire. 8.50 Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising. (PG) 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

12pm Going Bush. (PG) 12.30 Bid And Destroy. (PG) 1.00 Swamp People. (PG) 3.00 MythBusters. (PG) 4.00 Blokesworld. (PG) 4.30 Restoration Garage. (PG) 5.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Cricket Australia Awards. 8.30 MOVIE: Avatar. (2009, M) 11.50 MOVIE: 30 Minutes Or Less. (2011, MA15+)

12pm Movie: The City Under The Sea. (1965, PG) 1.45 Mad About You. (PG) 2.15 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 3.15 Nature’s Miracle Orphans. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 The Good Life. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 10.00 Unforgettable. (M) 11.00 Law & Order: S.V.U. (MA15+) 12am Heartbeat. (PG)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 9.30 New Girl. (PG) 10.30 Supernatural. 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC National News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 The Drum. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.45 The Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 12am WIN News.

12pm WorldWatch. 2.00 Chinese New Year: Biggest Celebration On Earth. 3.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4.05 The Supervet. (PG) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. 5.30 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.35 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Ride Upon The Storm. 12.05am Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (M)

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12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Four (ch 2) Corners. 1.45 Media Watch. (PG) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.30 Dream Gardens. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Grand Designs. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Allergy Clinic: A Catalyst Special. 9.30 Fake Or Fortune? 10.30 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Q&A. 12.25am Parliament.

Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 The Good Doctor. (M) 10.00 The Resident. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Family. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Extra. 1.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 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. (M) 9.00 Travel Guides. (PG) 10.00 Manifest. (M) 11.00 Chicago Justice. (M) 12am Cold Case. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 8.40 Black Books. (PG) 9.05 The Office. (PG) 9.50 In The Long Run. (M) 10.10 Timewasters. (M) 10.35 30 Rock. (M) 11.00 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.25 Reno 911! (M) 11.45 The Office. (PG) 12.30am 30 Rock. (PG)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 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. 7.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) 8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+) 10.00 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (M) 11.00 Crimes That Shook The World. (MA15+) 12am Bargain Hunt.

12pm Mom. (M) 1.00 Xena: Warrior Princess. (PG) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Tom And Jerry. 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Steven Universe. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 9.15 Movie: The Expendables 3. (2014, M) 11.45 Big Bang. (PG) 12.15am Friends. (PG)

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.30 The Mentalist. (M)

12pm Movie: Oslo, August 31st. (2011) 1.40 Mr Tachyon On The Edge Of Science. 2.05 Royal Navy School. 3.00 States Of Undress. 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.50 If You Are The One. 6.05 News. 6.35 MythBusters. 7.30 Children Of The Dirty Gold. 8.00 The World’s Dirtiest Air. 8.30 Our Rising Oceans. 9.20 Scientology And The Aftermath. 10.20 Dopesick Nation. 11.10 Wild Ride.

12pm Children’s Programs. 5.25 Wishfart! 5.40 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Junior Vets. 7.30 Danger Mouse. 7.40 Atomic Puppet. (PG) 7.50 Camp Lakebottom. 8.05 The Deep. 8.25 Detentionaire. 8.50 Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising. (PG) 9.15 Rage. (PG) 10.20 Close.

12pm Restoration Garage. 1.00 Bloopers. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.00 American Pickers. 3.00 Swamp People. 4.00 MythBusters. 5.00 Restoration Garage. 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Beach Cops. (PG) 8.30 Aussie Lobster Men. (M) 9.30 Mega Marine Machines. (PG) 10.30 Great Lake Warriors. (M) 11.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 12.30am Ax Men.

12pm Movie: The Comedy Man. (1964, PG) 1.45 Mad About You. 2.15 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 3.15 Nature’s Miracle Orphans. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 The Good Life. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Jack Taylor. (MA15+) 10.40 Air Crash Confidential. (M) 11.40 Law & Order: S.V.U. (MA15+)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.30 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. (PG) 9.30 Brides Of Beverly Hills. 10.00 Brides Of Beverly Hills. (PG) 10.30 Charmed. (PG) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC National News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 The Drum. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.45 The Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

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Wednesday

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12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 (ch 2) Press Club. 1.30 Compass. (PG) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Dream Gardens. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Grand Designs. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 Rosehaven. (PG) 9.00 Get Krack!n. (MA15+) 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. 11.30 Four Corners. 12.20am Media Watch.

12pm To Be Advised. 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 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Undercurrent: Real Murder Investigation. (M) 10.00 Criminal Minds. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Family. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Extra. 1.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 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. (M) 9.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 10.00 Chicago Med. (M) 11.00 Talking Married. (M) 11.50 Major Crimes. (MA15+)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.00 The Cook’s Pantry With Matt Sinclair. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Changing Rooms. 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. 10.00 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.00 The Project. 12am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 In My Mind: Women. (PG) 3.00 Insight. 4.00 The Supervet. (PG) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. 5.30 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Gourmet Farmer. 8.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG) 8.30 McMafia. 10.40 Berlin Station. (M) 11.40 SBS News. 12am Movie: The Workshop. (2017, M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Absolutely Fabulous. (M) 8.30 Upper Middle Bogan. (M) 9.00 The Office. (PG) 9.45 Asian Provocateur. (M) 10.15 30 Rock. (M) 10.35 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 10.55 Reno 911! (M) 11.20 The Office. (PG) 12.05am 30 Rock. (M) 12.30 Parks And Recreation. (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. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M) 10.30 Hospital. (PG) 11.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 12am Bargain Hunt.

12pm Mom. (M) 1.00 Xena: Warrior Princess. (PG) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Tom And Jerry. 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Regular Show. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Thirteen. (2007, PG) 11.00 Big Bang. (PG) 12am BattleBots. (PG)

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.30 NCIS. (M)

12pm Movie: The Kid With A Bike. (2011, M) 1.35 Mr Tachyon On The Edge Of Science. (M) 2.00 Release The Hounds. (M) 2.50 It’s Suppertime! (PG) 3.20 Huang’s World. (PG) 4.10 PBS News. 5.05 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.05 News. 6.35 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 RocKwiz. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: Spice World. (1997, ) 10.20 Movie: Glitter. (2001, M) 12.15am Movie: Athena. (2011, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs. 5.25 Wishfart! (PG) 5.40 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Junior Vets. 7.30 Danger Mouse. 7.40 Atomic Puppet. (PG) 7.50 Camp Lakebottom. 8.05 The Deep. 8.25 Detentionaire. 8.50 Nowhere Boys: Battle For Negative Space. (PG) 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

12pm American Pickers. (PG) 1.00 Great Lake Warriors. (M) 2.00 Mega Marine Machines. (PG) 3.00 Swamp People. (PG) 4.00 MythBusters. (PG) 5.00 Restoration Garage. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.00 American Dad! (M) 11.00 Family Guy. (M) 12am Black-ish. (PG) 12.30 Ax Men. (M)

12pm Movie: Two Way Stretch. (1960, G) 1.45 Mad About You. 2.15 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 3.15 Nature’s Miracle Orphans. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 The Good Life. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.40 Cold Case. (M) 11.40 The Bible. (M)

12pm WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: Limitless. (2011, M) 10.35 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. (M) 11.35 James Corden. (M)

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.30 ABC News. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC National News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 The Drum. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.45 The Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

12pm Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 To Be Advised. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Changing Rooms. 8.30 Gogglebox. 9.30 MOVIE: He’s Just Not That Into You. (2009, M) 12.05am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 In My Mind: Women. (PG) 3.05 Telemarkskanalen Boat Journey. 4.05 The Supervet. (PG) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. 5.30 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Manor House. 8.35 Killer In Our Classroom: Never Again. 9.30 False Confessions. 10.40 Fox News: Divide And Conquer.

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Thursday

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

February 14 PRIME7 (ch 6)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD (ch 51)

PEACH (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Adam (ch 2) Hills: The Last Leg. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Golf. Women’s Australian Open. First round. 6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Escape From The City. 9.00 Grand Designs Australia. 9.55 The Tunnel: Sabotage. (MA15+) 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.15 The Business. 11.30 Wentworth. (M) 12.20am Parliament.

Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. First semi-final. 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Family. (M) 12.30am Home Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Extra. 1.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Jason Bourne. (2016, M) 10.55 Young Sheldon. (PG) 11.45 Imposters. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Tomorrow Tonight. (M) 8.30 Utopia. (PG) 8.55 Sammy J. 9.00 The Office. (PG) 9.45 Get Krack!n. (MA15+) 10.15 Free Agents. (MA15+) 10.40 The Good Place. (M) 11.05 The Good Place. (PG) 11.25 30 Rock. (PG) 11.50 Parks And Recreation. (M) 12.10am Reno 911! (M)

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. 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 10.30 Houdini & Doyle. (M) 11.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 12am Bargain Hunt.

12pm Mom. (M) 1.00 Xena: Warrior Princess. (PG) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Tom And Jerry. 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Regular Show. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Big Bang. (PG) 11.30 Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 12am WWE Raw. (MA15+)

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 9.30 Madam Secretary. (M) 10.30 NCIS. (M) 11.30 NCIS: LA. (M)

12pm Movie: Kiss Me. (2011, M) 1.55 Release The Hounds. (M) 2.50 Dead Set On Life. (PG) 3.15 Love In Full Colour. (PG) 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.05 News. 6.30 MythBusters. 7.30 RocKwiz. 8.30 The Feed. 9.30 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (MA15+) 10.00 Seconds From Disaster. (M) 10.55 Sex Diaries. (MA15+) 11.50 Living With The Enemy. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 5.25 Wishfart! 5.40 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. (PG) 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 Junior Vets. 7.30 Danger Mouse. 7.40 Atomic Puppet. (PG) 7.50 Camp Lakebottom. 8.05 The Deep. 8.25 Detentionaire. 8.50 Nowhere Boys: Battle For Negative Space. (PG) 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.45 Close.

12pm American Pickers. (PG) 1.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 1.30 Futurama. (PG) 2.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 3.00 Swamp People. (PG) 4.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 4.30 Restoration Garage. (PG) 5.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Movie: X-Men Origins: Wolverine. (2009, M) 10.45 Movie: Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo. (2005, MA15+) 12.25am Ax Men. (M)

12pm Movie: Night Of The Eagle. (1962, M) 1.45 Mad About You. (PG) 2.15 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 3.15 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 The Good Life. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 MOVIE: Pride & Prejudice. (2005, G) 11.10 Rizzoli & Isles. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.30 Movie: I Hate Valentine’s Day. (2009, PG) 9.20 Lift. 9.50 Sex And The City. (M) 10.25 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.00 Sex And The City. (M) 11.35 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC National News. 6.00 ABC News Hour. 7.00 The Drum. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.45 The Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

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7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

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Puzzles

Brain Busters

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

1

3 7 6 5 9

6 8 8

2 5

8 6

The song Heart-Shaped Box appears on which Nirvana album?

4.

Who played the title role in the 1989 film Shirley Valentine?

5.

In tennis, the term 'love' represents what number?

6.

Which Shakespeare play features Valentine and Proteus?

7.

Which US pop singer made her film debut in the 2010 movie Valentine's Day?

8.

In what year did Chicago gangster Al Capone orchestrate the Valentine's Day massacre?

9.

Valentine was the name given to what kind of early Christians?

10. What is the name of the band formed in 1989 by Courtney Love?

DIFFICULTy RATING 

8 6 3 1 2 9 4 5 7

9 7 4 3 5 8 6 2 1

5 7 4 1 3 8 6 9 2

1 8 6 2 9 4 5 7 3

9 2 3 5 7 6 1 8 4

4 9 7 8 5 2 3 1 6

2 3 1 6 4 7 9 5 8

8 6 5 3 1 9 2 4 7

6 4 9 7 2 1 8 3 5

3 1 2 4 8 5 7 6 9

7 5 8 9 6 3 4 2 1

No. 1200

answers

Solve a sudoku, crack a crossword, test your trivia

CROSSWORD

1502

No. 1199

5 2 1 4 6 7 3 9 8

DOWN 1 Preservative (4) 2 Incapable of being seen (9) 3 Middle East republic (5) 4 Inhabitant (8) 6 Tableland (7) 7 Condescend (5) 8 Controlled (9) 9 Woody plant (4) 14 Someone looking for work (9) 16 British civil service (coll.) (9) 17 Fierce storms (8) 19 Edible ocean life (7) 22 Marshy outlet (US) (5) 23 Net (4) 25 Subject (5) 26 Unsightly (4)

4 9 5 2 7 6 8 1 3

ACROSS 1 Cutting tool (8) 5 Arachnid (6) 10 Vital organ (5) 11 Flowing (9) 12 Water-surrounded land (6) 13 Nonstop (7) 14 Celebratory (8) 15 Win by cleverness (6) 18 Bosom (6) 20 Authenticated (8) 21 Hug (7) 24 Inflated (6) 27 Input devices (9) 28 Sharp ringing sound (5) 29 Sections of a game (6) 30 Advantageously (8)

1 8 7 9 3 4 5 6 2

Crossword No. 3638

6 3 2 8 1 5 9 7 4

No. 1200

4

3.

3 5 6 7 4 1 2 8 9

DIFFICULTy RATING 

8

2 8

5 8 9 9 7

Who said, "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle"?

2 1 9 6 8 3 7 4 5

No. 1199

8 5

1

3

2.

7 4 8 5 9 2 1 3 6

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

Saint Valentine of Terni lived in which century?

SOLUTION: 1. Third 2. Irina Dunn 3. In Utero 4. Pauline Collins 5. Zero 6. The Two Gentleman of Verona 7. Taylor Swift 8. 1929 9. Martyrs 10. Hole

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ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 From now on, you’ll want to play your cards close to your chest and not reveal too much about your motives or plans. Others may find you rather secretive, so do your best to reassure them this is just a phase in which you need to keep to yourself.

TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21

the watery sign of Pisces, putting the spotlight on the area of your chart devoted to higher education, global matters and legal affairs. If you haven’t booked a holiday yet, it will be almost impossible to resist temptation to do so during February.

LEO JUL 23 – AUG 23

Your social life is about to gain momentum and friends will keep you busy during the weeks ahead. You’ll take a great deal of comfort and pleasure from being with people who feel like kindred spirits and who share your outgoing outlook in many ways.

A close associate, colleague, friend or family member may be a bit of a loose cannon because you don’t know what they’ll say next. You might worry they’re going to reveal some of your deep, dark secrets or want to talk about subjects that make you feel embarrassed.

GEMINI MAY 22 – JUNE 21

VIRGO AUG 24 – SEPT 23

If you have some spare time, you’ll have fun with a favourite hobby. You might even persuade a friend to join you and convert them. You’ll be at your best in social settings because your enthusiasm and good humour will be very obvious and help to win new admirers.

This is an ideal time to devote energy to intimate partnerships, official money matters and to get involved in discussions and negotiations. It’s also a great time for teamwork and putting your head together with others. If you go it alone at this time Virgo, you’ll be the loser.

CANCER JUNE 22 – JULY 22

LIBRA SEP 24 – OCT 23

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head this month as you’re in top form; you’re also keen to prove yourself at work by doing everything to the best your capabilities. Take time to concentrate on pressing financial matters, especially if they involve filling in complicated forms or applications.

SCORPIO OCT 24 – NOV 22 Love brings surprises this month even if you thought you were happily married with your mate for life. You could be strongly attracted to someone you meet, making you tempted to stray. You’re very honest, Scorpio, and will soon be caught out if you try to two-time your other half.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21 Do your best not to get worked up about things that aren’t important. It’s a time for pampering yourself whenever you get the chance. If you’re not feeling as robust as usual, you need to take that into consideration when dealing with family matters and any demanding or strenuous activities.

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CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20 Mercury is moving through Pisces and this indicates that you will have extra intensity and purpose to all your communications, so it’s great for saying what you mean. You’ll have some great ideas, and you’ll find others will be interested in hearing what you have to say.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19 Mercury is entering Pisces, so the areas to focus on are money and your priorities in life. You’ll be able to make some significant improvements. Take care, however, as you could spend more money than you intend to, especially if you don’t have it to spare in the first place.

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20 Your idea of heaven right now is to treat yourself to all sorts of little indulgences. They don’t have to cost the earth, although that could easily happen if you allow yourself to get carried away. But you won’t spend more than you can afford, will you, Pisces?

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HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

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My favourite things FAMILY I love spending time with my wife Kirralee and three children Zac, 14, Dane, 11, and Bonnie, 7. The five of us will often go out for breakfast or dinner together and love going for a quick drive on the weekend for an ice-cream or milkshake. We are lucky to have all of our family close by.

EXERCISE Exercise has always been a big part of my life since I was young and it’s no different today. I need to stay as healthy as possible, especially since my diagnosis. I train at least four to five days a week, I’m so lucky to have six best mates who join me early each morning.

COFFEE My normal daily routine after exercise is coffee. I cannot start my day without my macadamia cappuccino. I have been having my coffee on Macamilk for a few years now and it is one of my favourite parts of the day. I love having a coffee with my training group, or enjoying a quiet moment with Kirralee.

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Born in Kurri Kurri, Mark Hughes spent eight years with the Newcastle Knights, during which he played in both the 1997 and 2001 premiership-winning campaigns. He also represented NSW in the 2001 State of Origin series, before joining French club Catalans Dragons for one season at the end of 2005. Mark went on to become founder of the Mark Hughes Foundation following a diagnosis of highgrade brain cancer in 2013. Since then, he has, alongside an army of volunteers, helped organise fundraisers for vital research into the illness. Mark is a proud Novocastrian and was named as Newcastle’s Citizen of the Year during the Australia Day ceremony in 2018. 62

As much as I wish we never had to set up MHF due to my cancer diagnosis, it has brought me and many others such hope. I’ve met many amazing people and trekked around the world, including Kokoda, Borneo, Mount Everest, and Kilimanjaro later this year.

SPORT Playing sport or watching it, either live or on TV, is another pastime of mine. I enjoy all types of sport but mostly rugby league. I coach my son’s under-12 team for South Newcastle – we are almost ready to start our season. I am also a proud ambassador for the Newcastle Knights.

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