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I feel as though, this past week, Mother Nature has very pointedly said our endless summer has, indeed, come to an end.

I know this because one day I was wearing shorts and a T-shirt to walk the dog of a morning, and the very next I was rugged up in jeans and a jacket.

I was also reminded by the lovely old lady we bump into every other day, as we exchange passing pleasantries about the weather.

While winter is my least favourite season, I can't help but breathe a sigh of relief at the cool change and steady rainfall we've been having as we plunge into mid-autumn. I can tolerate crisp nights and early mornings in exchange for sunny afternoons, but ask me again when it's painfully cold to get out of bed or undress for a shower: you'll find me wishing for summer's sweet return in those moments.

Still, there is beauty in every season (including wretched winter), and I shall do my best to find it.

Keeping on the theme of cooler weather – who loves comfort food?!

(I told you there was beauty in every season). Our cover star this week is a satiating sweet potato pasta bake recipe that I personally can't wait to try. There's also a yummy sweet potato gnocchi recipe in Taste, if you're feeling brave.

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Space to talk Free youth counselling via Jupiter program

Richest and poorest ATO data shows Callaghan on bottom

Appetite for nightlife Lake Mac aims to boost economy

Koala joey climbs to fame Morton’s story goes viral

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news Space for youth to talk Young people in Port Stephens have a safe space to talk about the challenges or issues they face after the launch of a new service.

Charity group Caring for Our Port Stephens Youth (COPSY) provides free counselling for 12-to18-year-olds at two rooms inside Tomaree Library and Community Centre, Salamander Bay. The community-based program, known as Jupiter – A Space to Talk, officially launched last week.

COPSY president, John de Ridder, said the charity had worked hard to introduce the service.

“A few of us came up with the concept back in 2014 but, as with most things, you don’t get funding and community support unless it’s evidence-based,” he told Newcastle Weekly.

“A 2016 report found, as we expected, that there was a real need

for it here.

“The benchmark for mental health is headspace, but the nearest [locations] are in Maitland and Newcastle – that’s just too far for kids on the peninsula here.”

Mr de Ridder added COPSY initially wanted to launch the service 12 months ago but found it difficult to attract funds for psychologists.

He said the charity then opted to wait and see if it proved successful.

“We have now got three psychologists part-time,” he said. “[The service] actually started after Christmas, but we didn’t want to launch until we knew it was working properly, and I’m very pleased to say that it is.

“Anecdotal evidence, as well as what’s in the report, told us that we’re going to have lots of visitors, so we’ve just got to figure out how to handle that demand.”

Caring for Our Port Stephens Youth president, John de Ridder, inside one of the rooms at Tomaree Library and Community Centre. Photo: Peter Stoop

Mr de Ridder said depression and anxiety, school exam pressure, bullying, cyber bullying and drug problems were all common issues for young people.

However, he added there was far less stigma around mental health than previous generations.

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news Report reveals nation’s wealth distribution A Newcastle postcode has been listed as the nation’s poorest.

The Australian Taxation Office released its annual Taxation Statistics last week, which included data from a total of 16.5 million 2017 income tax returns.

The report named postcode 2308 – largely made up of student accommodation at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan – as the lowest-earning area with an average taxable income of $20,589.

Queensland’s 4611 postcode, which lies about two-and-a-half hours north of Toowoomba, was the second lowest at $23,225, while Victoria’s 3482 postcode, roughly two hours from Bendigo, ranked third on $24,346.

The University of NSW – postcode 2052 – rounded out the bottom four with an average taxable income of $24,855.

In comparison, Sydney’s 2108 postcode, which covers Coasters Retreat, Currawong Beach and Palm Beach, recorded an average taxable income of $230,330 – the highest in the nation.

The report also named Melbourne’s 3142, taking in Toorak and Hawksburn, as second on the highest average taxable income list on $193,904, while Sydney’s 2027 – Darling Point, Edgecliff and Point Piper – was third on $187,769.

Hunter Business Chamber chief executive, Bob Hawes, said the postcode index was an “interesting measure of the distribution of wealth”.

However, he believed it did not paint an entirely true picture of income by profession or location.

“There are many variables that can influence someone’s taxable income, including the status under which their [tax] returns are lodged,” Mr Hawes told Newcastle Weekly.

“While it’s always of concern to see a local suburb among the lowest ranked in terms of income, the Callaghan statistic reflects the fact that the suburb is based on [the] footprint of the university and its residents are largely full-time students living on

campus.

“I suspect there are few other postcodes with such a proportionally heavy population of students.”

Mr Hawes said, while the University of NSW was similarly ranked within the bottom 10 postcodes, its higher average income possibly pointed to the availability of more student work options in proximity to the campus or a greater number of students combining work and study.

Apart from the richest and poorest suburbs, the report also revealed the highestpaid occupations in the nation.

Surgeons had the highest average taxable income of $394,866 while anaesthetists were second on $367,343, and internal medicine specialists third with $299,378.

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Newcastle’s Park and Ride is set to continue for at least another month as Newcastle council examines how much it will cost to keep the popular transport service afloat.

The state government has provided temporary funding for the service since November 2017 in a bid to reduce the impact of the light rail’s construction.

However, Newcastle council’s chief executive, Jeremy Bath, claimed it had to step in last week because Transport for NSW refused to publicly indicate whether it would still support the park and ride.

Mr Bath added the service would continue from McDonald Jones Stadium to the CBD during April while a detailed cost analysis was undertaken.

“In a city that has traditionally refused to use public transport, the park and ride has proved Novocastrians will catch a bus to work when the service is affordable and reliable,” he said.

“While public transport is very clearly a responsibility of the NSW government, we owe it to the almost 1,000 passengers that use the park and ride weekly to do everything we can to continue the service.”

Mr Bath believed that, under the current model, the service operated at a cost of about $500,000 a year, but added the council would look at ways to reduce this amount.

He claimed Transport for NSW’s refusal to confirm whether it would continue to fund the service had created angst and frustration for its users. “[Council] is firmly of the opinion that it makes no sense to shut off funding to a public transport service that is incredibly popular, especially one that is a key promise in TfNSW’s own future transport plans,” Mr Bath said.

However, Transport for NSW stated funding for the park and ride was always linked to the light rail construction period and was never guaranteed beyond that timeframe.

It added about 135 to 225 people used the service each day and believed current timetable bus routes that service the city had the capacity to carry these customers.

Under the new bus network, 37% of the population live within 400 metres of a bus stop that offers a frequent, 15-minute service, according to Transport for NSW. “We encourage locals to consider nearby public transport options that may suit their travel needs,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson told Newcastle Weekly.

“Alternatively, customers may choose to park their car close to any frequent bus route and complete their journey into the city on public transport.”

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news Appetite for more nightlife An inaugural festival has been announced amid plans to boost Lake Macquarie’s night-time economy.

The Belmont Beers, Blues and BBQ event is expected to attract hundreds of live music lovers and foodies from across the state next month.

Lake Macquarie council’s manager of arts, culture and tourism, Jacqui Hemsley, said it would be a great chance to sample global barbecue cuisines, meet local brewers and enjoy the atmosphere on Belmont south foreshore.

“Nothing beats a barbecue, cold beer and great music,” she said.

“Combined with the gorgeous foreshore of Lake Macquarie, we are sure our first Belmont Beers, Blues and BBQ event will be a huge success.”

The new festival comes as part of a shift towards more evening and

night-time events.

In October 2018, the council sought feedback and ideas on what activities, events and improvements residents would like to see afterdark.

It then developed the draft Lake Macquarie Night-Time Economy Action Plan, which is now on display until Thursday 18 April.

The plan aims to improve liveability and transform the city into a major economic driver within the Hunter Region.

Lake Macquarie mayor, Kay Fraser, said there was an appetite for more activities in the community.

“Our draft night-time economy action plan identified a need for diversity in the events we offer, as well as more options in terms of evening and night-time events in Lake Macquarie,” she said.

“I am sure this event will be a

The Belmont south foreshore, which will set the scene for an inaugural festival next month.

huge success and hope to see it become an annual event on the Lake Macquarie festival and events scene.”

Some of the actions in the plan include a trial of creative lighting and other temporary lighting in key locations across the city; and to investigate opportunities to help groups to activate public spaces of an evening.

The council also wants to explore the potential for night-time food markets, cinemas and familyfriendly events in parks and public

spaces, and a possible extension of opening hours for cultural venues and community facilities.

The Belmont Beers, Blues and BBQ festival will feature a musical line-up including MC Richard King, Bondi Cigars, Kevin Borich, Greg Bryce Blues Band, and Catfish Soup.

It will start at 5pm on Saturday 25 May and is 18+ only. Tickets cost $50 per person, plus a booking fee.

Visit lakemac.com.au for more information on the festival or to share feedback on the action plan.

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The Station is under new management and changes are afoot to bring more events and opportunities to the precinct.

The state government’s Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) has announced it will manage the former Newcastle railway site, on the corner of Scott and Watt streets, for the next 12 months.

Non-profit group Renew Newcastle won the tender to operate The Station prior to its official launch last September and then worked with 25 individuals, businesses and organisations to host almost 40 events at the space.

Activities included parkour, live art and yoga, robotics, music and comedy.

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The Berejiklian government has reshuffled its cabinet team.

Former Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, who served in the role up until the 23 March state election, was among several regional positions axed under the changes.

Hunter Business Chamber chief executive, Bob Hawes, believed the region had lost an important voice.

“Industry and community organisations will face a great challenge without a dedicated Hunter representative to represent the priorities we believe need to be advanced for our region to continue thriving and contributing to the growth of the state of NSW,” he said.

Ms Berejiklian said the new cabinet introduced key portfolios such as dedicated customer service, water, and regional youth ministers.

years of cultural participation, with former general manager, Christopher Saunders, citing financial difficulties from “establishing a participatory community space in a quiet city corner”.

Despite this, HCCDC acting chief executive, Valentina Misevska, said it wanted to celebrate The Station and bring people together.

The site currently hosts Bar Eats n Beats events on Fridays, as well as free Saturday morning workouts on the platform.

HCCDC stated it also wanted to find “dynamic retail offerings” to fill the internal ground floor spaces.

“Our aim is to [try and] attract businesses that bring something special,” Ms Misevska said.

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“Although the timeframe isn’t long-term, we see such a great chance to be a part of a unique activation project and, so far, the interest is encouraging.”

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news Celebrity koala’s climb to the top Morton was already quite the celebrity within Port Stephens, but the lovable koala’s popularity reached new heights when his journey featured in a video that went viral online.

In June 2017, Morton’s mother, Nikita, was hit and killed by a car.

The distressed driver called Port Stephens Koalas volunteers, who arrived at the scene and realised a joey was still alive in her pouch.

Following a difficult process, which involved extracting pap – a specialised form of faeces or droppings that are an essential part of a young koala’s diet – little Morton was sent to live with one of the charity’s carers, Julie Jennings. “[Morton] was only 340 grams when we got him – we kept him on a heat pad in a little homemade pouch and he was given milk every three hours initially,” Ms Jennings said.

“When he was 12 months old, milk was only given once a day, and then he was weaned off it at two-and-a-half kilograms, so it is a very long, drawn-out process.”

Ms Jennings said Morton started to use a mini-gym to simulate what he would typically do

in the wild.

“We are their ‘mum’, but they are not pets so, when it’s time for them to leave, they go through a dehumanising process,” she said.

Morton was eventually released at a secret location, free from dogs, cars and people.

His journey, from when he was a tiny joey through to his release into the wild, was captured on a video that attracted about 1.3 million views and 27,000 likes online.

Ms Jennings said such footage had helped raise awareness and funds, which went directly towards more treatment and research.

“A couple of years ago, we had a video of a joey called Mason playfighting – it only went for 12 seconds before he rolled away and headbutted a nearby tree, but it went worldwide,” she said.

“From that, we knew how far it could reach and that we could get much-needed money from these videos.

“So, koalas have their own agent really, which I find quite funny.

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Morton’s journey went viral. Photo: Port Stephens Koalas

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Awesome Lake Mac board members Sheena Harvey, Ben Dawson, Janice McKay, Jess Rixon and Steve Graham at Warners Bay foreshore. Photo: Peter Stoop

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A new chapter of the Awesome Foundation has started in Lake Macquarie to fuel creative minds and back beneficial projects.

After launching in 2009, the foundation’s chapters across the globe, which include Newcastle,

Sydney and Melbourne, have given away more than $3 million.

One of the newest chapters, Awesome Lake Mac, has now announced its first winner during a pitch at Canon, Warners Bay. Hunter-based entrepreneur Chad Ramage, who created a project called Accessibility in the City in

2016, received the grant to develop his user-friendly online mapping platform.

It provides accessible features within cities, shopping precincts, universities and the like for people who find it hard to navigate busy, cluttered and visually-oriented environments.

The data aims to offer urban planners and governments vital insights into mobility challenges that can aid the creation of a true smart, resilient and liveable city for all.

Awesome Lake Mac co-facilitator, Emilie Wiggers, said the initiative wanted to help projects that could benefit the Hunter community.

“We’ve based this on the Awesome Foundation model, which is a global network of volunteers trying no-strings-attached funding structures,” she said.

“Our chapter is made up of local Lake Macquarie residents donating their own time and money.

“The projects just need to be

community-oriented.”

Ms Wiggers said the Lake Mac chapter also had a youth focus, with three grants available specificially for young people aged 16-24.

She added Mr Ramage’s project was an example of how great ideas simply needed a helping hand.

“Chad’s web-based platform looks at things such as where accessible parks are located and if there are lifts and stairs,” she said.

“A lot of people have good ideas, but it can be hard to get grants to support them.

“With this, they can fill out a few simple questions online for the opportunity each month and the board is really supportive.”

Awesome Lake Mac’s board members will get together on a monthly basis to listen to pitches and each contribute $100 towards the grant. Email lakemac@ awesomefoundation.org for more information.

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news Dog park on way

Cane toads spotted

Anger over closure

Newcastle’s first fenced dog park will be built in North Lambton as part of a 10-year plan to cater for more than 44,000 registered canines in the city’s local government area.

The 1.5-hectare fenced playground at Acacia Avenue reserve, where owners will legally be allowed to let their dogs roam free, is the first of several possible sites earmarked under the Dogs in Open Space Plan.

The plan was adopted by Newcastle council last week.

A long-time supporter of fenced dog parks in Newcastle, Merewether’s Jane Garrick, owns a five-year-old Ridgeback-Kelpie cross called Evee.

“We take her to Speers Point where there’s a fenced park and this works really well for her,” Ms Garrick said.

“I’ll definitely take the trip to Lambton for future visits, but ideally I’d still love something a bit closer where I can walk her to and from home.”

If successful, the council will also explore other possible sites at Lambton Park, O’Connell Reserve, Carrington Foreshore, Maryland Drive Reserve, and Stevenson Park.

Hunter Local Land Services (HLLS) has urged people to keep an eye out for cane toads after numerous sightings in the region.

One confirmed toad, found in Lake Macquarie this week, is believed to have hitched a ride in sugar cane mulch designed for use on local gardens.

Cane toads can hurt humans and kill domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, while they are also poisonous to many native species.

Residents in Eleebana, Warners Bay, Mount Hutton and Swansea, particularly, are asked to watch out for them. “[They] are not endemic in our region, they are an invasive pest and could have devastating impacts on our local environment if they became established here,” HLLS acting general manager, Andrew Hodgson, said.

Unlike native frogs, adult cane toads all have distinct bony ridges above the eyes; a large paratoid gland behind each eye; unwebbed hands; dry, warty skin; and can range in colour.

If you notice anything unusual or are aware of a plant or animal disease threat, call HLLS on 1300 795 299.

Lake Macquarie Independent MP Greg Piper has started a petition to reopen Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre.

The popular facility, near Wangi Wangi, had served the community since 1944 but was closed by the NSW Office of Sport on Friday, reportedly due to concerns that an ash dam wall at Eraring Power Station could pose a risk in the event of a 5.9-magnitude earthquake.

Mr Piper said he was angered by the decision. “[It] has been made without any public consultation and it would appear that it’s been designed to blindside staff, myself, and the broader community,” he said.

Mr Piper added he met with the ash dam site’s owners, Origin Energy, six months ago and was told a risk analysis review was being undertaken as a precaution. However, he claimed the centre was then closed down almost overnight.

“Are we going to start closing down every other building or community facility that might be at risk from a 5.9-magnitude earthquake?” he asked.

The petition also calls for better protection of the centre and other public assets nearby.

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Athletes With A Disability trophy recipients with coach Rachael Keyes and Ken Crawford.

Athletes rewarded for skill, hard work at presentation Nine Athletes With a Disability (AWD) from Lake Macquarie were recognised at a presentation at Hunter Sports Centre on Saturday.

Each athlete, representing Macquarie Hunter Athletics Club, received a trophy and a gift voucher for their performance.

Coach Rachael Keyes praised the competitors for their dedication and perseverance.

“You are serious track and field competitors and trained for the whole season,” she said.

“You are an inspiration to all of us and we are very proud of you.”

The nine athletes were: Caleb Black, Nicholas Goodwin, Jamie Lewis-Hughes, Bryce Lloyd, Megan Nay, Elizabeth Purkiss, Caleb Smith, Jessica Thomas, Makenzie Wilson.

The trophies were presented

by Ken Crawford and, in his introduction, Ken said, “Rachael should be praised for her dedication to the athletes and her contribution to AWD over a very long time.

“She has certainly gone the extra mile with her commitment.

“Rachael has been running the AWD program on behalf of Macquarie Hunter Athletics

Club every Saturday from September through to March for approximately 15 years.”

Pure Performance Warners Bay kindly donated the gift vouchers.

Ken went on to thank the business for its support.

“As a community, we are all in this together supporting each other,” he said.

“When we see these amazing athletes achieving so much, we must ask ourselves: are we up to the challenge?

“Do we do our best each day?

“AWD athletes inspire us to do better.”

Athletes Jamie Lewis-Hughes and Elizabeth Purkiss with coach Rachael Keyes at the presentation.

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Knights forward David Klemmer on the charge against Canberra at GIO Stadium on Friday night. Photo: Getty Images.

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A Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad double guided Canberra to a 17-10 win over Newcastle in the nation’s

capital on Friday night.

Nicoll-Klokstad opened the scoring when he dived on a grubber, before Knights centre Jesse Ramien stormed through a gap to make it 6-4.

The Raiders extended their lead as Sam Williams dummied close to the line and strolled across for a try.

Fullback Nicoll-Klokstad then grabbed his second four-pointer when he bumped away from a tackle and evaded the cover defence with 20 minutes left on the clock.

Newcastle’s right edge responded soon afterwards as Shaun Kenny-Dowall raced down the sideline to reduce the deficit.

However, a late field goal from Williams sealed the match for the Raiders.

The Knights return home this Sunday 7 April to face St George Illawarra.

The action starts at 6.10pm.

Sunwolves put boot into NSW

Blow to Jets’ slim finals aspirations

It proved to be an historic occasion for both teams.

Friday night’s clash was the first time the NSW Waratahs had played a home game outside Sydney.

For the Sunwolves, it was their first Super Rugby win in Australia.

The Tokyo-based franchise produced an upset with a 31-29 victory over the Waratahs at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Sunwolves winger Semisi Masirewa bagged a hattrick, while goalkicking phenomenon, Hayden Parker, maintained his perfect record this season.

The New Zealander has nailed 27 goals from 27 attempts so far.

NSW will take on the Blues at Eden Park, Auckland, this Saturday 6 April.

Wellington delivered a crushing blow to the Jets’ hopes of reaching the A-League finals after handing Newcastle a 4-1 thrashing at home on Saturday.

David Williams was the hero as he scored in the 1st minute, slotted home a penalty on the hour, and then clinched his hattrick with a brilliant curling effort into the top corner five minutes later.

Newcastle’s Roy O’Donovan had pulled one back just before Williams’ screamer.

However, Phoenix attacker Sarpeet Singh quashed any chance of a comeback with a tidy finish past Jets’ custodian Glen Moss.

The Jets tackle Western Sydney this Saturday 6 April at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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Spinners & Weavers’ Trading Day Newcastle Spinners & Weavers will host a Trading Day on Saturday 13 April.

It will be held at St Luke’s Uniting Church Hall (Narla Street, Belmont), from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Entry is a gold coin donation and morning tea $1.

Lots of traders plus some new attendees. Any queries, contact 0438 297 289.

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Daylight Saving Time ends in NSW on Sunday 7 April at 3am when clocks are turned back one hour to 2am, Australian Eastern Standard Time.

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A reason to sing on World Voice Day Celebrate World Voice Day (Tuesday 16 April) with Francine Bell and friends at Lizotte’s Newcastle (Morehead Street, Lambton) on Sunday 14 April from 12pm.

World Voice Day was founded in Brazil in 1999 with the aim of

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drawing attention to the science and phenomenon of voice production.

If that’s not enough to sing about, proceeds from Saturday’s show will support the Australian Dysphonia Network.

Go to lizottes.com.au to buy tickets.

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Hole in one for Home-Start A charity golf day will be held at Merewether Golf Club (King Street, Adamstown) on Friday 12 April to benefit Home-Start Family Services - Newcastle.

The charity trains and screens volunteers and matches them with

families with babies and young children who are finding it difficult to cope.

Male and female players welcome; $25 per player. Email womenscommittee@merewethergolf. com.au; late entries may be accepted.

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Sweet potato gnocchi with spring vegetables, herbs and Persian feta Recipe courtesy Australian Sweet Potatoes [australiansweetpotatoes.com.au] Serves: 4

For the sauce

For the gnocchi

50g blanched green peas

500g sweet potato

50g finely diced white onion

125g ricotta cheese

2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

50g parmesan cheese

100g peeled asparagus, woody part of stem removed

10g salt 1 tsp ground nutmeg 150g ‘oo’ pasta flour (more for dusting)

50g shelled broad beans 50g sugar snap peas 50g spinach

For the gnocchi: spike the unpeeled sweet potato a few times and bake in the oven at 170°c for 45 mins-1 hour or until the potato is soft.

50g picked mint leaves, plus a few extra for garnish 100ml vegetable stock 1 lemon juice plus zest reserved for garnish

Scoop the flesh of the sweet potato into a mixing bowl. Discard the skin.

Mix the ricotta, parmesan, nutmeg and salt until well combined and almost completely smooth. Add the flour ½ cup at a time, kneading very gently after each addition (don’t overknead it – you don’t want it to get tough).

50g butter 25ml extra virgin olive oil Salt for seasoning 100g Persian feta to garnish

Eventually, as the dough becomes easier to handle, transfer it to a clean, floured surface and form it into a loaf around 25cm x 8cm. Slice a thin slice off the loaf and roll and stretch the slice on a floured surface until it forms a long, skinny rope-like shape. Cut the rope into 1-inch segments and transfer to a bowl: this is your gnocchi.

For a professional look, you can press the top of each gnocchi with the back of a fork.

Bring a large pot of salted water to

boil, add the gnocchi and simmer until the gnocchi rises to the top.

Drain and toss gently with a little olive oil to prevent sticking. At this point, you can make the sauce.

Warm a large, flat-bottom frying pan gently then add 2tsp of olive oil.

Gently sweat the onions and garlic until soft.

Add the asparagus, broad beans, peas and a pinch of salt, and continue to cook for 1-2 mins.

Add the sugar snap peas and spinach, followed by the vegetable stock and lemon.

Add your cooked gnocchi back to the pan before whisking in the butter and remaining olive oil to thicken the sauce.

Finish by adding the picked mint leaves and season to taste.

Divide between the serving dishes.

Serve with more picked mint leaves, lemon zest, crumbled Persian feta and grated parmesan or hard ricotta cheese.

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Bound in book magic Will books go the way of video rental stores? Not if Rutherford woman Sue Scraggs can help it.

Sue believes in the tangibility of the printed word and the distinct smell of well-thumbed pages.

She’s read hundreds, if not thousands, of books over the years, often staying up until two, three or four in the morning, because she “couldn’t put the bloody thing down”.

It’s been a 50-year love affair, starting with her first job as a table hand, at the age of 15, with the nowdefunct Newey & Beath Printers in Broadmeadow.

Back then, they did all the page collating, perforating and embossing by hand.

“They’ve got machines to do all that now,” Sue told Newcastle Weekly wistfully.

Sue worked at numerous other printing companies around Australia, moving from job to job

whenever her husband was posted to a new location with the army.

They eventually settled in Rutherford, where Sue has operated her “cottage industry”, Sue’s Book Binding & Repairs, for the past seven years.

It’s not enough to pay the bills, but it keeps the rare trade humming, and what’s more, she often works with community organisations, such as historical societies and churches, free of charge.

Generations-old bibles, dictionaries and storybooks are among the most common types of books needing repair, particularly those with inscriptions and sentimental value.

“I’m often asked if I read the bibles – no, I just fi x them,” Sue quipped.

In five decades, Sue has only turned away one book for repairs (ironically, a bible), as a combination of an obscene amount of sticky tape

Book binding repairer Sue Scraggs in her workspace. Photo: Peter Stoop

and rice paper-thin pages made it unsalvageable.

Usually, she will cut the book out of its cover; insert new end pages and ribbon; reinforce the back with calico; re-cover it, if the book’s original cover can’t be saved; and emboss it with gold lettering.

Sue admitted that her customers were mostly elderly, as they were the ones who held the printed word dearest.

“Some of these books have been in people’s families for generations

and they want to preserve them to pass on,” she said.

“Or they don’t want family to discover them in their current condition after they’re gone and throw them out.

“Kindles are so popular these days and the younger generations are all about buying new; I don’t think they even realise you can get [books] fixed.”

Sue can be reached on 4932 6390 or 0409 326 392.

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Writers to descend on city Clementine Ford, Trent Dalton, Rosalie Ham, Chloe Hooper and Michael Robotham are among 130 writers to feature in the Newcastle Writers Festival this weekend.

This year’s program, staged at various locations in the Civic Precinct from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 April, includes some of Australia’s most respected fiction and non-fiction writers, comedians, Aboriginal activists and mental health advocates, feminist commentators, academics and best-selling authors.

The event is inspired by the key theme: ‘Discover the stories behind the stories’.

Founding director Rosemarie Milsom said she was influenced by comedian Hannah Gadsby’s “groundbreaking” 2018 stand-up performance Nanette.

“Gadsby said that stories hold our cure and I believe that to be true,” Milsom said.

“When we ignore the stories of others, it’s easier to turn away from empathy. The power of Hannah Gadsby’s story is her resilience and that also happens to be a strong theme in this year’s program.”

This year, festival-goers will also notice the event has been rebranded.

“It’s not just me who was looking a little tired,”

Milsom joked.

“We were after a bold new image that conveys our purpose, which is to encourage people to look beyond the surface and step out of the social media echo chamber.

“Reading is key to this.”

There are plenty of activities to get involved in, from a fundraising trivia night and writing workshops to panel discussions, readings, one-onone interviews and tours of Newcastle City Library’s archives.

If you’re after a spot of comedy, you can catch Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs’ hit show, Women Like Us, fresh from the Adelaide Fringe Festival, at the Conservatorium of Music on Saturday 6 April (tickets $35 each via womenlikeus.com).

Thanks to a partnership with the Catfish Charity Foundation, there is also a free family event at the library from 11am to 1pm on Sunday 7 April, featuring local and visiting children’s writers and illustrators.

Go to trybooking.com/eventlist/nwf to buy tickets, or visit MacLean’s Booksellers on Beaumont Street, Hamilton.

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How Far Can Loving kindness Take Us? Accept this invitation to explore the question further at a free community talk given by Mary Beattie CSB, Canberra, ACT, member of the international Christian Science Board of Lectureship. Sponsored by Newcastle Christian Science Church.

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However, in June 2015 came the inevitable news of the site’s imminent redevelopment.

Duffin despaired that she would have to find a new location for the gallery, when two visitors offered her the opportunity to move into the commercial space they had bought across the road.

“It was a ‘pinch yourself’ moment,” Duffin said.

She eagerly signed a lease and couldn’t wait to have access to running water, power and air conditioning!

Finite Gallery reopened that September, and since then, the number of classes and workshops on offer has increased.

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It was idyllic in fine weather but faced challenges in the colder months.

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PICTURES FROM THE PAST: A special display at Miss Porter’s House Museum (King Street, Newcastle West), showing family snaps, prints and commercial photographs of Newcastle life in the early 20th Century, as lived by the Porter family of King Street. Sunday 14 April, 1am to 4pm.

MAKERS MARKET & UNWIND PILATES STUDIO OPEN DAY: Saturday 6 April at Maxy and Mimi (Ocean Street, Dudley). Unwind Pilates Studio will be open from 9am to 10.30am, conducting free, 20-minute sessions from 10.30am to 12pm; while the Makers Market will run from 9am to 11am, showcasing local artisanal goods. Phone Laura on 0413 485 059 to book your pilates session.

ORCHESTRA NOVA: Presents a wonderful program of popular music, The Seasons, Not by Vivaldi. Sunday 14 April, 2pm at Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre (Lake Street, Warners Bay). Music by Grieg, Tchaikovsky, Strauss, Delius and others. Tickets available at the door or on the website orchestranova.org.au. Adult $20, concession $15.

ARTISAN MARKET: The Anglican Parish of Telarah Rutherford’s Artisan Market will be held on Saturday 6 April, at the new time of 8am to 12pm, at the Parish Hall (corner Capp and South streets, Telarah). All goods are handmade with love.

HUNTER VALLEY AIRSHOW: A thrilling festival for the whole family, including markets, rides, cars, food, wine and beer; Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 April at Cessnock Airport (Wine Country Drive, Pokolbin).

JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY HUNTER MEETING: Wednesday 10 April from 7pm at Hunter Multicultural Communities John Gebhardt Centre (Platt Street, Waratah). Author Carrie Kablean will speak about her novel, What Kitty Did Next, which imagines a future for Kitty Bennet after Elizabeth and Jane marry. Entry $5 ($4 members). Phone 4929 1353.

AQUA FUN DAYS: Hunter residents can learn more about the benefits of owning fish at their local Petbarn store during Aqua Fun Days, held each day from Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 April.

Receive advice from experts, enjoy fun activities and great deals on fish products.

FASHION PARADE: Saturday 13 April, 1.30pm at Wescott Aged Care Facility (corner Fullerton and Hereford streets, Stockton), with afternoon

Bully Busting Easter Egg Hunt – Wednesday 17 April Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre

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EASTER AT MARKETPLACE RAYMOND TERRACE: Easter Hat Parade, Thursday 11 April, 7pm; Easter Egg Hunt Guessing Competition, from Monday 1 to Tuesday 16 April; Meet the Easter Bunny, Saturday 20 April, 10am to 1pm. All activities are free. Go to marketplaceraymondterrace.com.au for further details.

A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY IN BROKE: An incredible, Italian-style weekend at the stunning Broke Fordwich winery (Wollombi Road, Broke); Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April. Spanning 12 venues, with an abundance of fresh, authentic cuisine, local produce, cooking classes, workshops and more. Go to italyinbroke.com.au SKATE & SCOOTER COMPETITION: Tomaree Youth Community Action is holding a Youth Week event on Sunday 14 April at Fly Point Skate Park, Nelson Bay. The Skate & Scooter Competition will run from 9am to 3pm. Register online at tyca-inc.com.au MYALL ARTISTS ON DISPLAY: The first of what is hoped to be a regular event; adding to the many and varied opportunities for locals and visitors alike. Sunday 14 to Friday 19 April between 10am and 5pm each day at the Dolphin Room at the Tea Gardens Hotel (Marine Drive, Tea Gardens).

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EASTER EGG HUNT: To kick-start the school holidays, Westfield Kotara (corner Northcott Drive and Park Avenue, Kotara) will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt on Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 April at 10am and 11.30am. Kids of all ages can join in and enjoy free face painting and a special visit from the Easter Bunny himself.

BULLY BUSTING EASTER EGG HUNT: Free anti-bullying clinic for children aged three to 10 at Hunter Valley Martial Arts Centre (Hillsborough Road, Warners Bay) on Wednesday 17 April. The clinic will include basic self-defence skills, an Easter egg hunt through an obstacle course, as well as a visit and presentation by a special guest from emergency or community services. Contact the centre for further details.

2019 EASTER ART & CRAFT EXPO: Join Tea Gardens Public School P&C Association in supporting the 2019 Easter Art & Craft Expo; Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April, 9am to 4pm; Sunday 21 April, 11am to 4pm; and Monday 22 April, 9am to 1pm at Witt Street, Tea Gardens.

Entry fee $2 per person (kids under 12 free).

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Winter vegetables and flowers, which include those that bloom in spring, prefer an alkaline soil – hence the use of poultry manure.

Plant cabbages and cauliflowers early to ensure good cropping.

Spring bulbs will soon be available in retail outlets. Choose early as individual colour can be difficult to find to plant before May. Remember, when planting bulbs: they need to be fed, again on emergence and when the foliage is dying down.

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$1,150,000 Saturday 11 - 11.30am

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NW1130-V2

02 4903 8228 | sales@fnaltitude.com.au | fnaltitude.com.au

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David Westerman 0428 482 767 Samuel Parbery 0434 627 080

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32 Coal Point Rd, Coal Point A Sublime Take on Family Comfort Strong architectural appeal sets the stage for this superb address that is beautifully crafted to provide modern family living of distinction and set on a fully landscaped block.

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$740,000 - $760,000

Inspect Saturday 10 -10.30am

For instant access to more photos, video and floor plan text ‘32Coal’ to 0488 826 776

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20 Helena Street, Balcolyn

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$410,000 - $455,000 Sunday 11-11.30am

NW1130-V4

For instant access to more photos, video and floor plan text ‘Helena’ to 0488 826 776

02 4903 8228 | sales@fnaltitude.com.au | fnaltitude.com.au

894m2

David Westerman 0428 482 767 Samuel Parbery 0434 627 080

Sell with

02 4903 8228 | sales@fnaltitude.com.au | fnaltitude.com.au

Peaceful Family Setting without Compromising Convenience Set upon a generously sized block, this lakeside retreat is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and soak up the tranquil lifestyle on offer.

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Lucy Vetrano 0410 577 237

Modern Appeal and Complete Family Comfort Set amongst other quality homes, the stylish design of this contemporary residence has resulted in a spacious and low maintenance property in a sought-after Cameron Park street.

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39 Wigeon Chase, Cameron Park For Sale Guide

$570,000 - $620,000

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Daniel Irwin 0422 133 066

Inspect Saturday 10 -10.30am

For instant access to more photos, video and floor plan text ‘Wigeon’ to 0488 826 776

Sell with

02 4903 8228 | sales@fnaltitude.com.au | fnaltitude.com.au

42 Fennell Crescent, Blackalls Park A Relaxed Haven Full of Young Family Appeal The spirit of relaxed family living is alive and well in this cherished residence. Cleverly updated in a way that blends its traditional personality with modern elements.

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$649,000 Contact Agent

NW1130-V5

For instant access to more photos, video and floor plan text ‘Fennell’ to 0488 826 776

02 4903 8228 | sales@fnaltitude.com.au | fnaltitude.com.au

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Bronwyn Ireland 0413 485 282

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We do homes and home loans.

It just makes sense.

realestate.com.au Pty Ltd ACN 080 195 535 is a credit representative (484305) of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117 651 760 (Australian Credit Licence 391237).

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Cumberland Glen A boutique, pet friendly, village, consisting of 36 quality homes, Cumberland Glen offers superb recreational facilities and a close knit community that doesn’t compromise your independence or privacy. Newcastle’s newest and most affordable over 55’s is ready and waiting for you with prices from $395,000.

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Cameron Glen Looking for that next level of support and care? Cameron Glen offers supported living in the privacy of your own home.

Combining three crucial tiers of traditional Seniors Living, Cameron Glen is a unique alternative to Nursing Homes. A pet friendly village, Cameron Glen offer a range of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas, with prices starting from $349,000

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Wangi Shores Situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Macquarie, Wangi Shores offers you the luxurious retirement lifestyle you deserve.

Feel right at home in your spacious 2 bedroom with study home, designed to take full advantage of water views. Whether you have a sense of adventure or prefer the quieter things in life, Wangi Shores offers the best of both worlds and invites you to find the right balance.

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NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

VIEW: SATURDAY 9AM - 9.30AM

VIEW: SATURDAY 10AM - 10.30AM

VIEW: SATURDAY 11.30AM - 12PM

MINMI

115 WOODFORD STREET PRICE GUIDE: PREVIEW

FLETCHER

14 PEPPERCORN CRES PRICE GUIDE: $500,000 TO $530,000

FLETCHER

STUNNING RENOVATION

SENSATIONAL PROPERTY

IMMACULATE FLETCHER HOME

This beautiful home has been stunningly transformed as new throughout with this sympathetic restoration by a superb craftsman in keeping with the original features of the residence. Located in the picturesque village of Minmi on a large 811sqm block with elevated views.

With great street appeal your first Impressions are lasting with lovely tiled front entrance through the home itself and out to the lush rear yard. Spacious tiled living and modern kitchen. Great off-street parking and room for a van.

Uninterrupted views across the wetlands from all rooms and generous light filled living spaces.

• Stunning designer kitchen – high quality inclusions • Gorgeous undercover alfresco • Ducted zoned A/C, Alarmed, NBN Fibre to premises

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

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VIEW: SATURDAY 10.45AM - 11.15AM

VIEW: SATURDAY 12.15PM - 12.45PM

FLETCHER

10 REDWOOD CLOSE PRICE GUIDE: $620,000 - $650,000

FLETCHER

84 CHURNWOOD DRIVE PRICE GUIDE: CONTACT AGENT

FLETCHER

FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY

ULTIMATE FAMILY HOME

ATTENTION FIRST HOME BUYERS

Great family home in an elevated position with views across the district perfect for first home buyers & investors.

• Large 642sqm block – Home renovated throughout • Stunning and impeccably presented kitchen • Spacious separate living with Lounge and Dining

Setting a new standard in Fletcher for Family Lifestyles & Executive Living. With no expense or upgrade spared.

• Amazing kitchen with butlers and prep pantry, bifold window to alfresco • Stunning compass pool with water slide & cabana

Positioned in a great pocket of the Sanctaury with views overlooking the wetlands you can be assured of peace & lifestyle here. Boasting 4 large bedrooms upstairs, all with ceiling fans this home certainly delivers more than you would expect for a low maintenance property

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

Theresa Day 0411 426 033 Kim Kelly 0401 855 929

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D N E K E E W S I H T D L O S E B T S U M

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Situated in an over 50’S Village this renovated home will

garden this house is work free.

capture your heart.

Enjoy the security and friendliness of a Lifestyle Village and

Floor to ceiling Built-in wardrobes in both bedrooms.

2 swimming pools, lawn bowls and a meeting room.

A designer Kitchen with new appliances, including a

Have time to kick back and enjoy life.

Dishwasher.

Asking $255,000

Open plan Lounge, dining and kitchen areas all open onto

THIS HOME MUST BE SOLD THIS WEEKEND AND ALL

a magical deck via timber French doors.

OFFERS CONSIDERED.

An internal Barn door completes the modern take in the

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Call Julie on 0428 711 841

With no yard to maintain and a beautiful succulent front

To discuss or arrange private viewing NW1129

687 Pacific Hwy BELMONT

ASK ABOUT OUR HOUSE & LAND PACKAGES Address Suburb

For Sale

LAND FOR SALE!

PRICE from $190,000 VIEW by appointment

Optional dual OCC Water, Electricity, NBN 15 Lots to choose from 511m2 to 958m2

NW2083

From $190,000 a part deposit of $1000 will secure your lot

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

02 4961 5566 | www.bqnre.com.au

200 Blackcamp Rd, Nooroo via Stroud

Bed: 0 | Bath: 0 | Car: 2 | Approx. 100 acres

Private Acreage Retreat A private yet conveniently located, fully fenced 100 acre parcel of beautiful acreage. Cleared grazing land along with natural timber areas provides the perfect lifestyle property, where you can enjoy natures wonders, as well as run livestock. Located just minutes from town. Perfectly placed into the landscape to capture the best of the stunning views, is an approximate 18 x 6m north facing colorbond For Sale $550,000 - $580,000

View: Contact Agent shed. Meticulously decked out for complete comfort filled weekends; divided internal areas, kitchenette, wood fire, rc air con, gas hws, satellite tv, relaxation bath tub and outdoor shower.

A large carport area with stainless steel sink and bench tops doubles as the outdoor entertaining space with a view. Imagine sitting around a campfire with your friends and family, gazing out to the stars!

Denise Haynes 0414 725 482

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69 Cowper Street, Stroud

Bed: 1 | Bath: 1 | Car: 0 | Commercial Listing

Commercial Building in Stroud

View: Contact Agent

• Rare opportunity to secure a piece of historic Stroud’s commercial strip • Historic building sits within the hub of this increasingly popular tourist town • Close to Sydney with an approx. 2.5 hour drive • Existing tenants in place within 2 sep. spaces

Denise Haynes 0414 725 482

For Sale $400,000 6/40-42 Hume Street, Gloucester

Bed: 1 | Bath: 1 | Car: 1

Traveller Or Holiday Property Investor? Look No Further.

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View: Contact Agent

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath loft style apartment Timber floors and high timber ceilings Roomy open plan living and kitchen Communal BBQ and swimming pool area RC air condition in living and bedroom

Denise Haynes 0414 725 482

For Sale $115,000 - $120,000 578 Bowman River Rd, Bowman via Gloucester

Bed: 5 | Bath: 2 | Car: 5

Stunning Home On Over 200 Acres • 200 acres of private land with large brand new Colourbond home • 4 bdms; master w/- sep. parents retreat, walk in robe & ensuite • Huge open plan living space, complete with raked ceilings and blackbutt flooring • Sep. shed w/- 2bdm accommodation

View: Contact Agent

Denise Haynes 0414 725 482

For Sale $950,000 2455 The Bucketts Way, Wards River

Hobby Farm Paradise • • • • • •

27 acres perfect for the horse enthusiast Charming 2 bedroom home Large horse arena Single horse stable and tack room 3 bay barn style shed Excellent fencing, stock dams and seasonal creek

Bed: 2 | Bath: 2 | Car: 3 View: Contact Agent

Denise Haynes 0414 725 482

For Sale $550,000 - $590,000

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20 Bryson Avenue, Kotara 8 Kuranga Avenue, Raymond Terrace

ENJOY THE COUNTRY, COMFORT VIBE, BUT CLOSE TO TOWN

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Original, farm cottage on 957m2, gently sloping lot with distant mountain views, triple garage and attached workshop.

Separate, self contained granny flat, a tree house and cool breezes.

For sale

Price Viewing Website Contact

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

www.bqnre.com.au

Secure your new lifestyle today! Settle by mid-June to save on selected new homes from $357,000* Limited Red Ribbon homes available, The Grange is almost sold out!

• Downsize your home and enhance your lifestyle • No exit fees • Keep 100% of any capital gains • Secure community living for over 55s Contact Diane on 0436 671 048 for more information 4 GIMBERTS RD, MORISSET www.liveinmorisset.com.au *Offer available on selected homes settled by mid-June. Terms and conditions apply. Price is based on owning your home and leasing the land and is correct at time of printing.

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• Un-renovated home on large 760 sqm block, 17 metre frontage • Wide driveway with side access into backyard • 3 bedrooms, 2 with built-in wardrobes • Additional upstairs area ideal for teenager retreat $650,000 Sat 6 April, 11.30am - 12.00pm http://oneagency.com.au/ listing?sales_listing_id=44650 Annette Pinkerton 0418 447 856

NW2035-V4

Contact Bill Quirk 0402 957 055

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Ripe & Ready for Change!

PRICE $540,000 to $560,000 VIEW Saturday 6th April, 11am to 12pm

Enjoy the country, comfort vibe.

Surrounding, new, residential development will improve the value for this oasis.

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2014 BMW X5 3.0 Diesel 7 Seats CQV 98E

$39,888

2016 Mercedes Benz CLA Diesel 27,000 KLM DZD 17W

$24,888

2013 AUDI Q5 Quattro CPT 42B

$16,888

2010 VW CC Diesel 61,000 KLM DYX 50W

$19,888

2008 Range Raver Sport DIESEL DXW 06E

$14,888

2008 Lexus RX350 Sports Luxury BHR 80K

$13,888

2014 Peugeot 5008 7 Seat Diesel CT 28 FD

$14,888

2011 AUDI A4 Quattro DWZ 01M

$9,888

2010 VW Tiguan Diesel 4 Motion DYX 50W

2005 Mercedes Benz Super Sport 130,000 KLM NBK 39M

$9,888

2007 BMW 320 I Sedan BCY 87T

2006 BMW 118i M Spec AUTO BAJ 86M

$9,888

NW2078

$9,888

www.thegoodcargarage.com.au

0467 665 537

Lic No. MD050916

April 5 – 11

PICK OF THE WEEK Moana

Eddie The Eagle

Saturday, NBN, 7pm, PG (2016) From the directors of Aladdin and The Little Mermaid, this Disney animation is a mythic adventure set in the South Pacific 2000 years ago. The heroine is Moana (voice of Auli’i Cravalho), a teenager who sets out on a daring mission to save her people when a crisis hits their island. Along the way she meets smug demigod Maui (a scene-stealing Dwayne Johnson), who learns a thing or two from his teenage protégé. Together, they sail across the ocean on an action-packed voyage.

Friday

Saturday, 7MATE, 7.30pm, PG (2016) Based on the true story of Eddie Edwards (played by Taron Egerton (pictured), Kingsman: The Secret Service), Eddie The Eagle is a resolutely lighthearted comedy about going against the odds and being the underdog.

Hugh Jackman brings star power as Edwards’ hard-drinking mentor, as we follow the journey of the British speed skier who was so keen on the Olympic dream that he took his chances competing in the ski-jumping competition, with no experience, just to get a taste of it.

Skyfall

Sunday, 9GO!, 8.30pm, M (2012) Fifty years and 22 films precede Skyfall, which, on its release, was lauded as the best James Bond film ever. This is James Bond reinvented and Daniel Craig (pictured) gives such a strong performance that we can forgive him for the forgettable Quantum of Solace. Judi Dench as M is practically the co-star of this outing, with plenty of screen time to show off her considerable acting chops. After a botched mission where 007 is presumed shot at M’s misguided order, she is pressured by new boss Mallory (Ralph Fiennes) to retire.

April 5

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 One Plus One. 1.30 Foreign Corre. 2.00 The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco. (M) 2.45 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG) 4.00 Think Tank. (PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Aust. 8.30 The Heights. (PG) 9.25 The Split. (PG) 10.30 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. 11.15 The Weekly.

11.45 Planet America. 12.30am Rage.

12pm MOVIE: High School Lover. (2017, M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: Shooter. (2007, M) Mark Wahlberg, Michael Peña, Kate Mara.

11.00 Miniseries: Manhunt. (M) 12am Scandal. (M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Bad Mothers. (M) 2.00 Travel Guides. (PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 4.

Penrith Panthers v Wests Tigers.

9.45 Knock Off. 10.45 MOVIE: Brick Mansions. (2014, M) 12.30am Plonk. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 The Living Room. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Neighbours. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Cook’s Pantry. 4.00 GCBC. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding. (2002, PG) 11.30 To Be Advised.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Rusty Rivets. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures.

7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Gruen. (M) 9.05 The Office. (M) 9.30 The Office. (PG) 9.50 Upstart Crow. (PG) 10.25 W1A. (M) 10.55 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters. (PG) 11.20 Archer. (M) 12am 30 Rock. (M) 12.25 Parks And Recreation. (PG)

12pm House Of Wellness.

1.00 The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Air Crash Investigation.

5.30 Property Ladder UK. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Border Security: Int. (PG) 8.30 Cleaning Up. (M) 9.30 Coastal Railways With Julie Walters. (PG) 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 Border Security: Int. 12.30am Surf Patrol.

12pm 2 Broke Girls.

(M) 12.30 Mom. (M) 1.00 Xena: Warrior Princess. (M) 2.00 Hercules. (M) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon.

3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 We Bare Bears. (PG) 4.30 Gumball. (PG) 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Marvel Avengers: Secret Wars. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE: Finding Nemo. (2003, G) 8.30 MOVIE: Beauty And The Beast. (2017, PG) 11.10 The Middle.

(PG) 12am WWE Smackdown. (MA15+)

12pm Matlock. (M) 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: Los Angeles. (M)

Submarine. (2010) 1.50 Billy On The Street.

2.20 The Marngrook Footy Show. 3.20 Motherboard. 3.50 PBS News. 4.50 If You Are The One. 6.05 News. 6.30 Munchies Guide To Berlin. (PG) 7.25 Monty Python’s Flying Circus. 8.35 Project Blue Book. (M) 9.25 Project Blue Book. (PG) 10.15 Danger 5. (MA15+) 11.45 Veni Vidi Vici. 12.25am MOVIE: Norwegian Wood. (2010)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge. (PG) 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch!

(PG) 7.00 Junior Vets. 7.25 Danger Mouse.

(PG) 7.40 Shaun The Sheep. 7.45 Atomic Puppet. (PG) 7.55 Camp Lakebottom. 8.10 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.30 Voltron: Legendary Defender. (PG) 8.50 Dragon Ball Super. (PG) 9.15 Sword Art Online. (PG) 9.40 Stacked! The Pack Down. 10.10 Close.

12pm S.W.A.T. (PG) 2.00 Ax Men. (M) 3.00 Bloopers. (PG) 4.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.00 Deadliest Roads. (PG) 6.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 7.00 Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 3. Melbourne v Essendon. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post Game Show.

11.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 12am Motorway Patrol. (PG)

12pm MOVIE: The Green Man. (1956, G) 1.40 Mad About You. (PG) 2.10 Life At The Extreme. (PG) 3.20 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. 4.25 Heartbeat.

(PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE: The World Is Not Enough.

(1999, M) 11.20 Chicago Med. (M) 12.20am Keeping Up Appearances. (PG)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 3.30 Becker. (PG) 4.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Dukes Of Hazzard.

(2005, M) 10.35 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. (PG) 11.35 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.

8.10 Campaign Trail.

8.50 ABC News.

9.00 Planet America.

9.45 The Business.

10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

ABC (ch 2)

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point. 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Antonio Carluccio’s 6 Seasons.

4.00 The Great Human Odyssey. (PG) 5.00 The Supervet. (PG) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Coast New Zealand.

8.30 MOVIE: Churchill. (2017, ) 10.30 SBS News. 10.55 The Feed. 12am MOVIE: Byzantium. (2012, MA15+)

WIN (ch 5)

SBS (ch 3)

BOLD (ch 51)

PEACH (ch 52)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

12pm MOVIE:

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

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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Saturday

April 6

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 (ch 2) Informer. (M) 1.30 The Split. (PG) 2.30 Revolution School.

(PG) 3.30 Can We Save The Reef? 4.35 Landline. 5.05 Escape From The City. 6.05 The Heights. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco. (M) 8.15 Call The Midwife. (M) 9.20 Unforgotten. (M) 10.05 Prime Suspect 1973. (M) 10.55 To Be Advised. 11.55 Rage. (MA15+)

12pm Horse Racing. Derby Day – The Championships, Day 1 and Caulfield Race Day. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: Thor: The Dark World.

(2013, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Die Hard 4. (2007, M) 12.05am Scandal. (M)

12pm Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 1.00 Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 1.30 World’s Greatest Journeys.

(PG) 2.30 MOVIE: Rocky IV. (1985, PG) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 MOVIE: Moana. (2016, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Central Intelligence.

(2016, M) 11.15 Travel Guides. (PG) 12.10am Major Crimes. (MA15+)

12pm The Living Room. 1.00 Everyday Gourmet.

1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Buy To Build. 2.30 The Home Team. 3.00 GCBC. 3.30 Cook’s Pantry. 4.00 Fishing Aust.

4.30 A Dog’s Tale. 5.00 News. 6.00 David Attenborough’s Madagascar. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 One Born Every Minute.

(M) 8.30 Ambulance Australia. 9.30 Ambulance. (M) 10.45 NCIS: New Orleans.

11.30 Late Programs.

12pm WorldWatch.

2.00 Figure Skating. ISU World Championships. 4.20 Operation Gold Rush With Dan Snow. (PG) 5.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Algeria From Above. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 9.30 Billy Connolly’s Big Send Off. 11.20 Greater Mekong. 12.20am Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

12.30 Soccer. EPL. Newcastle United v Crystal Palace.

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.40 Peppa Pig. 5.50 Kazoops! 6.00 Floogals. 6.15 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit.

6.40 Rusty Rivets. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala. (M) 10.30 Comedy Next Gen. (MA15+) 11.25 Michael McIntyre: Showtime. (M) 12.20am Would I Lie To You? (PG)

12pm Afternoon Programs.

2.30 Sydney Weekender. 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Round 1. 5.00 The Great Day Out. 5.30 Horse Racing. Derby Day – The C’ships, Day 1 and Caulfield Race Day. 6.00 Highway Cops. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. 7.30 Mighty Cruise Ships.

8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 To Be Advised. 12.30am The Yorkshire Vet In Spring.

12pm Captain Flinn.

12.30 Super Wings.

1.00 Transformers.

1.30 My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.

2.00 Power Rangers Ninja Steel. 2.30 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 3.00 Yu-GiOh! VRAINS. 3.30 Uncle Grandpa. 4.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. 5.00 WWE Slam City.

5.10 MOVIE: Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. (2012) 7.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park.

(1993) 9.30 MOVIE: Conan The Barbarian.

(2011) 11.40 Late Programs.

12pm Diagnosis Murder. 1.00 XVenture Family Challenge. 1.30 Undercover Boss. 2.30 The Indestructibles. 3.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 4.00 WhichCar. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Aust C’ships. 5.30 Escape Fishing. 6.00 Scorpion. 7.00 Cops. 7.30 Soccer. A-League. Round 24. Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory. 10.30 Supercars C’ship.

Round 3. Tasmania SuperSprint. Race 7.

H’lights. 11.30 Mega Mechanics.

12pm The Feed. 1.00 Front Up. (PG) 1.30 Abandoned. (PG) 3.05 PBS News.

4.05 Gameplay: The Story Of The Video Game Revolution. (PG) 5.45 VICE News Tonight. 6.15 Chinese Dating With The Parents. (PG) 7.30 If You Are The One. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Orgazmo. (1997, MA15+) 10.20 MOVIE: The Overnight. (2015, MA15+) 11.45 MOVIE: Russell Brand: A Second Coming. (2015, MA15+)

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Blokesworld. (PG) 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 3.

Carlton v Sydney.

4.30 Football. AFL. Round 3. GWS Giants v Richmond. From Giants Stadium, Sydney.

7.30 MOVIE: Eddie The Eagle. (2016, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: 13 Hours: Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi. (2016, MA15+)

(1952, PG) 1.45 MOVIE: A Hill In Korea. (1956, PG) 3.15 MOVIE: The Sword Of Ali Baba.

(1965, PG) 4.50 MOVIE: Elephant Walk. (1954, G) 7.00 MOVIE: The Illusionist. (2006, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: Cape Fear. (1991, M) Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange.

11.50 See No Evil. (M)

Charmed. (PG) 3.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Magnum, P.I. (PG) 7.30 Kojak. (M) 8.35 Columbo. (M) 10.10 Robotech: The New Generation. (PG) 11.30 The Loop. (PG)

12pm ABC News.

12.30 Landline. 1.00 ABC News. 1.15 Planet America. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Close Of Business. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Drum Weekly. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 One Plus One. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 The Mix. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.30 Aust Story. 8.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 Late Programs.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Meet The Mavericks.

3.00 Fake Or Fortune? 4.00 The Mix. 4.30 Stories I Want To Tell You In Person.

5.00 Aust Story. 5.30 Hard Quiz. 6.00 The House. 6.30 Ask The Doctor. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Restoration Australia.

8.40 Melbourne Comedy Festival: Allstars Comedy Supershow. 10.40 The Weekly.

11.10 Hard Quiz. 11.40 Unforgotten.

12pm House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (PG) 1.30 My Greek Odyssey. (PG) 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 8.30 Sunday Night.

9.30 Manhunt. (M) 10.30 Andrew Denton: Interview. (M) 11.40 The Blacklist. (M)

1pm Rugby League.

Canterbury Cup NSW. Round 4. North Sydney Bears v CanterburyBankstown Bulldogs. 3.00 Rugby League.

NRL. Round 4. Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight.

8.30 60 Minutes.

9.30 Australian Crime Stories. 10.30 Killer On The Line. (M) 11.25 Major Crimes. (M) 12.15am Cops UK: Body Cam Squad. (M)

12pm Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Cook’s Pantry. 1.00 Chris & Julia’s Sunday Night Takeaway.

(PG) 2.30 XVenture Family Challenge. 3.00 WhichCar. (PG) 3.30 RPM. 4.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 3.

Tasmania SuperSprint. Race 8. Highlights.

5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 Chris & Julia’s Sunday Night Takeaway. (PG) 9.00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. 10.00 Late Programs.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Rugby Union. Super W. Playoff. 5.00 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG) 5.35 Hunting Nazi Treasure.

(PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of The Bermuda Triangle.

8.30 The Case Against Adnan Syed.

9.55 Kilauea: Hawaii On Fire.

10.55 First Contact Canada. 11.55 Origins: The Journey Of Humankind. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.00 Floogals. 6.15 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Rusty Rivets. 6.50 Dino Dana.

7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (M) 9.10 Dylan Moran: Yeah, Yeah Live In London. (M) 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 11.35 Hang Ups. (M) 12am Upstart Crow. (PG)

12pm Jump Off. (PG) 1.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 1.30 The Outdoor Room.

2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Escape To The Country. 5.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 7.30 Border Security. (PG) 8.00 Border Security USA. (PG) 8.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 1. 10.15 Motorway Patrol.

(PG) 10.45 Highway Cops. (PG) 11.15 Border Security. 11.45 The Great Australian Doorstep. 12.15am The Outdoor Room.

12pm My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. 12.30 Polly Pocket. (PG) 1.30 Beyblade Burst Evolution. (PG) 2.00 Surfing. WSL Big Wave World Event. H’lights. 3.00 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 5.30 Marvel Avengers: Secret Wars. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE: Hercules. (1997, G) 8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, M) 11.30 The Middle. (PG) 12am Adult Swim. (MA15+)

12pm Escape Fishing. 12.30 Buy To Build. 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Monster Jam. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 4.00 Fishing Edge.

(PG) 4.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 5.30 I Fish. 6.00 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth. (PG) 7.00 Mega Mechanics. 8.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 3.

Tasmania SuperSprint. Race 8. H’lights.

9.00 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+) 11.20 NCIS. (M)

12pm PopAsia TV. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Purple Rain. (1984, M) 3.00 Motorkite Dreaming. (PG) 4.05 The Feed.

5.05 Batman. (PG) 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. (PG) 7.30 Hunting Hitler. (PG) 8.20 State Of Terrorism. (PG) 9.20 Flavours Of Tohoku. (PG) 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Of Flanders. From Belgium.

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 5.35 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

(PG) 6.30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.25 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 7.50 Shaun The Sheep. 7.55 Atomic Puppet. 8.05 Camp Lakebottom. 8.20 TMNT. (PG) 8.35 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 9.00 SheZow. 9.10 Dance Academy. 9.35 Rage. (PG)

12pm The Fishing Show.

(PG) 1.00 Equestrian. Equestrian In The Park. H’lights.

2.00 Step Outside With Paul Burt. (PG) 2.30 Sunday Soapbox. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 3. Hawthorn v North Melbourne.

6.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. (2016, PG) 10.10 MOVIE: Jonah Hex. (2010, M) 11.45 Zoltan, The WolfMan. (PG)

12pm MOVIE: The Desperate Man. (1959, PG) 1.15 The Garden Gurus. 1.45 Getaway. (PG) 2.15 MOVIE: Orders To Kill. (1958, PG) 4.30 MOVIE: The 7th Dawn. (1964, PG) 7.00 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 8.00 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.10 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 11.10 Law & Order: S.V.U. (MA15+) 12.05am Chicago Med. (M)

12.25pm Charmed.

(PG) 1.25 Will & Grace. (PG) 2.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Medium. (M) 9.30 Gogglebox.

10.30 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. (PG) 11.30 Raymond. (PG) 12am Frasier. (PG) 12.30 Shopping.

12pm ABC News.

12.30 Close Of Business. 1.00 ABC News.

1.30 The Mix. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story. 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 Back Roads. 11.00 Late Programs.

12.10pm Children’s Programs.

4.35 Secret Life Of Boys. 4.55 So Awkward.

5.25 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 5.35 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

6.30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 6.55 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.25 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong!

7.45 Shaun The Sheep. 7.55 Atomic Puppet.

8.05 Camp Lakebottom. 8.15 TMNT. (PG) 8.40 The Legend Of Korra. 9.05 SheZow. 9.15 Dance Academy. 9.40 Close.

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12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Landline. 2.00 Janet King. (M) 2.55 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

(PG) 4.00 Think Tank. (PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners.

9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q&A. 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. 11.30 Restoration Australia. 12.25am The Set. (M)

12pm MOVIE: Indiscretion.

(2016, M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Kingsman: The Secret Service. (2014, MA15+) 11.40 The Latest: Seven News. 12.10am Talking Footy. (PG)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 Extra. 1.30 Married At First Sight. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight.

9.20 Bad Mothers. (M) 10.20 100% Footy. (M) 11.20 The Closer. (M) 12.10am Mom. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Entertainment Tonight. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch.

2.00 American Justice. 3.00 Good Listening. 3.30 China’s Pop Idols. (PG) 4.00 Empire Of The Tsars: Romanov Russia. (PG) 5.00 The Supervet. (PG) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.35 Queen Victoria And Her Nine Children. 8.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. (PG) 9.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 The World Game. 11.30 Home Ground. (MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

(PG) 8.30 The Office. (PG) 8.55 The Office.

(M) 9.15 Schitt’s Creek. (PG) 10.00 Review With Myles Barlow. (M) 10.30 30 Rock. (PG) 10.50 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.15 Workaholics. (M) 11.35 The Office. (M) 12am The Office. (PG) 12.20 30 Rock. (M)

12pm Air Crash Investigation.

(PG) 1.00 The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 5.30 Property Ladder UK. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 2.

10.30 To Be Advised. 11.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 12.30am Surf Patrol.

1pm BattleBots.

(PG) 2.00 Airplane Repo. (PG) 3.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 3.30 LEGO Friends. 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 We Bare Bears. (PG) 4.30 Gumball. (PG) 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Regular Show. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Hellboy. (2004, M) 11.00 Big Bang. (PG) 12am Science Of Stupid. (M) 12.30 Friends. (PG)

12pm Matlock.

(M) 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 Super Rugby Wrap.

12pm The Last Shot.

12.55 Payday. 1.45 Brainwashed By Westboro Baptist Church. 2.35 Hunt For The Trump Tapes. 3.00 PopAsia TV. 4.00 Inhuman Kind. 4.30 If You Are The One. 5.45 Dateline. 6.15 Megafactories. 7.10 RocKwiz.

7.50 RocKwiz Rewind. 8.30 Full Frontal.

9.00 Adam Looking For Eve. 9.50 Taboos And Subcultures. 10.50 You’re The Worst.

11.20 You’re The Worst. 11.45 The Feed.

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 5.35 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

(PG) 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 The Zoo. 7.25 Danger Mouse.

7.35 Shaun The Sheep. 7.40 Atomic Puppet.

7.55 Camp Lakebottom. 8.10 TMNT. (PG) 8.30 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 8.45 SheZow. 9.00 Dance Academy. 9.25 Rage.

(PG) 10.25 Close.

12pm S.W.A.T. (PG) 2.00 Swamp People. (PG) 3.00 Blokesworld. (PG) 3.30 Hardliners. (PG) 4.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 5.00 Deadliest Roads. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Predators. (2010, M) Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga.

10.40 MOVIE: Blade. (1998, MA15+)

12pm MOVIE: The Story Of Gilbert And Sullivan. (1953, G) 2.10 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 3.20 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 11.00 Unforgettable. (M) 12am Footy Classified. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Raymond. (PG) 3.30 Becker. (PG) 4.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 10.00 Supernatural. 11.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 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 Nightly News.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Four Corners. 1.45 Media Watch. 2.00 Janet King. 3.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 3.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Corre. 8.30 Employable Me Australia. 9.30 Louis Theroux: Talking To Anorexia. (PG) 10.30 ABC Late News.

11.00 The Business. 11.15 Q&A. 12.25am Changing Minds: The Inside Story.

12pm MOVIE: We Have Your Husband. (2011, M) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Gordon, Gino And Fred: The Ultimate Roadtrip. (M) 10.00 The Resident. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Goldbergs.

(PG) 12am Cosmetic Coffee. (M) 12.30 Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.10 Married At First Sight. 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2. (2017, M) 11.15 Cosentino: The Elements. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Neighbours. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Bachelor In Paradise.

9.10 NCIS. 10.05 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.00 The Project. 12am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 American Justice. (M) 3.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4.00 Empire Of The Tsars: Romanov Russia. (PG) 5.00 The Supervet. (PG) 6.00 Letters And Numbers.

6.30 News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.05 Arming America’s Teachers. 11.00 SBS News. 11.30 Ride Upon The Storm. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.40 Rusty Rivets. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 8.40 The IT Crowd. (PG) 9.05 The Office. (PG) 9.50 Inside No. 9. (M) 10.20 Peep Show. (M) 10.50 The Thick Of It. (MA15+) 11.20 30 Rock. (M) 11.40 Parks And Recreation. (M) 12.05am Workaholics.

(MA15+) 12.25 The Office. (PG)

12pm Property Ladder UK. (PG) 1.00 The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Air Crash Investigation.

(PG) 5.30 Property Ladder UK. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships.

Day 3. 10.15 The Investigator: A True Crime Story. (M) 11.15 Air Crash Investigation.

(PG) 12.15am Surf Patrol.

12pm Car SOS. (PG) 1.00 BattleBots.

(PG) 2.00 Airplane Repo. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 We Bare Bears. (PG) 4.30 Gumball. (PG) 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Regular Show. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Yes Man. (2008, M) 10.35 Big Bang. (PG) 11.05 Young Sheldon. 12am Science Of Stupid. 12.30 Friends.

12pm Matlock.

(M) 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) 11.30 The Mentalist. (PG)

12pm The Last Shot.

12.50 Payday. 1.40 Ice Man. 2.25 Hunt For The Trump Tapes. 2.50 States Of Undress. 3.40 PBS News. 4.40 If You Are The One. 5.50 Travel Man. 6.20 Seconds From Disaster.

(PG) 7.15 RocKwiz. (PG) 8.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 9.30 Scientology And The Aftermath. (M) 10.25 Waco. (M) 11.25 The Great Australian Race Riot.

12.25am Tyger Takes On…

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 5.35 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

(PG) 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 The Zoo. 7.25 Danger Mouse.

7.35 Shaun The Sheep. 7.40 Atomic Puppet.

(PG) 7.55 Camp Lakebottom. 8.10 TMNT. (PG) 8.30 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 8.45 SheZow. 9.00 Dance Academy. 9.25 Rage.

(PG) 10.25 Close.

12pm S.W.A.T. (PG) 1.00 Swamp People.

(PG) 1.55 Pawn Stars. (PG) 2.25 MOVIE: Grand Prix. (1966, PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Vegas Rat Rods. (PG) 8.30 Full Custom Garage: Sports Car Edition. (PG) 9.30 Lost In Transmission. (M) 10.30 Road Hauks. (PG) 11.30 Graveyard Carz. (PG) 12.30am S.W.A.T. (PG)

12.05pm MOVIE: The Raging Moon.

(1971, PG) 2.20 Mad About You. (PG) 2.50 Four In A Bed. (PG) 3.20 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 DCI Banks. (MA15+) 10.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+) 11.40 Walking The Himalayas. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 3.30 Becker. (PG) 4.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.00 Drunk History. (M) 10.00 The Cleveland Show. (M) 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 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 Nightly News.

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12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press (ch 2) Club. 1.30 Compass.

2.00 Janet King. 2.55 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery.

4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 The Weekly. (M) 9.00 You Can’t Ask That. (PG) 9.30 QI. (PG) 10.00 Mum. (M) 10.30 ABC Late News. 11.00 The Business. 11.15 Four Corners. 12.05am Media Watch. 12.20 The Set.

12pm MOVIE: The Wrong Crush. (2017, M) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Modern Family. (PG) 9.30 Modern Family. (PG) 10.00 The Latest: Seven News. 10.30 First Dates UK. (M) 11.30 Robbie Coltrane’s Critical Evidence. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Benny & Joon. (1993, 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 Paramedics. (PG) 8.30 New Amsterdam. (M) 9.30 New Amsterdam. (M) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.20 AFL Footy Show. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.40 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Bachelor In Paradise.

9.15 Bull. (M) 10.10 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.05 Sports Tonight. 11.35 WIN News.

12pm WorldWatch.

2.00 Exporting Islamic Extremism.

(PG) 2.30 Dateline. 3.00 Insight. 4.00 Empire Of The Tsars: Romanov Russia. (PG) 5.05 The Supervet. (PG) 6.00 Letters And Numbers. 6.30 News. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.00 Railway Journeys UK. (PG) 8.35 Christians Like Us. 9.35 24 Hours In Emergency. 10.35 SBS News.

11.05 Versailles. (MA15+) 12.10am MOVIE: Barley Fields Over The Mountain. (2017)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.15 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Rusty Rivets. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Absolutely Fabulous.

(M) 8.30 Upper Middle Bogan. (M) 9.00 The Office. (PG) 9.45 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. (M) 10.45 30 Rock.

(M) 11.05 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.30 Workaholics. (M) 11.50 The Office. (PG)

12pm Property Ladder UK. (PG) 1.00 The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute.

3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Animal Rescue.

(PG) 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 5.30 Property Ladder UK. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 4. 10.00 Autopsy USA. (M) 11.00 Mighty Cruise Ships. 12am Air Crash Investigation. (PG)

12pm Car SOS. (PG) 1.00 BattleBots.

(PG) 2.00 Airplane Repo. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 We Bare Bears. (PG) 4.30 Gumball. (PG) 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Regular Show. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: RoboCop. (2014, M) 11.30 Big Bang. (PG) 12am Science Of Stupid. (M) 12.30 Friends. (PG)

12pm Matlock.

(M) 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) 10.20 NCIS. (M)

12pm The Last Shot. (M) 12.50 Payday. (M) 1.40 Fist Fighting In The Andes. (M) 2.30 Hunt For The Trump Tapes. (M) 2.55 Huang’s World. (PG) 3.45 PBS News. 4.45 If You Are The One. (PG) 5.55 News. 6.20 Seconds From Disaster.

(PG) 7.15 RocKwiz. (PG) 8.35 MOVIE: Dazed And Confused. (1993) 10.30 MOVIE: Upstream Color. (2013, M) 12.15am MOVIE: The Doors. (1991, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 5.35 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

(PG) 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7.00 The Zoo. 7.25 Danger Mouse. 7.35 Shaun The Sheep. 7.45 Atomic Puppet. 7.55 Camp Lakebottom. 8.10 TMNT. (PG) 8.30 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 8.55 SheZow. 9.10 Dance Academy. 9.35 Rage. (PG) 10.35 Close.

12pm S.W.A.T. (PG) 1.00 Vegas Rat Rods. (PG) 2.00 Swamp People. (PG) 3.00 Lost In Transmission. (PG) 4.00 Road Hauks. (PG) 5.00 Deadliest Roads. (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) 10.30 The Front Bar. (M) 11.30 Housos.

(MA15+) 12am S.W.A.T. (M)

12.10pm MOVIE: The Siege Of Pinchgut. (1959, PG) 2.20 Mad About You. (PG) 2.50 Four In A Bed. (PG) 3.20 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 10.40 Cold Case. (M) 11.40 The Bletchley Circle. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Raymond. (PG) 3.30 Becker. (PG) 4.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.00 MOVIE: The Whole Nine Yards.

(2000, M) 11.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.30 ABC News. 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 Nightly News.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Mum. (ch 2) 1.25 QI. 2.00 Janet King. 2.55 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. (PG) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Escape From The City. 9.00 Informer. (M) 10.00 The Tunnel: Vengeance.

(M) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.20 The Business. 11.40 Wentworth. 12.25am Louis Theroux: Talking To Anorexia.

12pm MOVIE: Wuthering High School. (2015, M) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Border Security: America’s Front Line. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Keeping Up With The Joneses. (2016, M) 10.50 The Latest: Seven News. 11.20 Hooked On The Look. (PG) 12am MOVIE: Fall Into Darkness. (1996, M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Suddenly 30. (2004, PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 5.

Brisbane Broncos v Wests Tigers.

9.45 Golden Point.

10.45 Top Gear. (PG) 12.05am Major Crimes. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.45 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

4.00 Good Chef Bad Chef. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Bachelor In Paradise.

9.15 Gogglebox.

10.15 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.10 The Project.

12.10am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Over The Black Dot. 3.05 The Headless Gladiators Of York. (PG) 4.00 The Other Prince William. (PG) 5.00 The Supervet. (PG) 6.00 Letters And Numbers.

6.30 News. 7.30 Victoria And Albert: The Wedding.

8.35 Project Blue Book.

10.20 SBS News. 10.50 Counterpart.

(MA15+) 11.50 Counterpart. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.40 Rusty Rivets. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 The Weekly. (M) 8.30 Utopia. (PG) 9.00 Sammy J. (PG) 9.05 The Office. (PG) 9.25 The Office. (M) 9.50 Schitt’s Creek. (PG) 10.35 30 Rock. (M) 10.55 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.20 Workaholics. (M) 11.40 The Office. (PG) 12.25am 30 Rock. (M)

12pm Property Ladder UK. (PG) 1.00 The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Air Crash Investigation.

(PG) 5.30 Property Ladder UK. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Swimming. Aust C’ships. Day 5. From SA Aquatic And Leisure Centre.

10.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 12am Air Crash Investigation. (PG)

12pm Car SOS. (PG) 1.00 BattleBots.

(PG) 2.00 Airplane Repo. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 We Bare Bears. (PG) 4.30 Gumball. (PG) 5.00 Adv Time. (PG) 5.30 Regular Show. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Survivor: Edge Of Extinction. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Twins.

(1988, PG) 10.40 Big Bang. (PG) 11.10 The Middle. (PG) 12am WWE Raw. (MA15+)

12pm Matlock.

(M) 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.

10.30 NCIS. (PG) 11.30 NCIS: LA. (M)

12pm The Last Shot.

(M) 12.50 Payday. (M) 1.40 Troll Hunters. (M) 2.45 Dead Set On Life. (PG) 3.10 It’s Suppertime!

(PG) 3.40 PBS News. 4.40 If You Are The One. (PG) 5.40 News. 6.05 Seconds From Disaster. (PG) 7.00 RocKwiz Salutes The Bowl. (PG) 8.30 The Feed. 9.30 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (MA15+) 10.00 Original Sin: Sex. (M) 10.50 Being Evel. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 The Day My Butt Went Psycho! 5.35 The Deep. 6.00 Dragons: Race To The Edge.

(PG) 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 The Zoo. 7.25 Danger Mouse.

7.35 Shaun The Sheep. 7.45 Atomic Puppet.

8.00 Camp Lakebottom. 8.10 TMNT. (PG) 8.20 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 8.55 SheZow. 9.10 Dance Academy. 9.35 Rage.

(PG) 10.35 Close.

12pm S.W.A.T. (PG) 2.00 Swamp People.

(PG) 3.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 3.30 Futurama. (PG) 4.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 5.00 Deadliest Roads. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 4. Sydney v Melbourne.

10.00 AFL Post Game Show.

11.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. (M) 12am Pawn Stars. (PG)

12pm MOVIE: S*P*Y*S. (1974, PG) 2.10 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 3.20 Find It, Fix It, Flog It. 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Extreme Cheapskates. (PG) 8.30 Embarrassing Bodies. (M) 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.30 Amazing Medical Stories. (PG) 12.30am My Favorite Martian.

12pm WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 3.30 Becker. (PG) 4.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 9.00 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.00 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.45 James Corden. (M)

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 Nightly News.

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ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

The New Moon on 5 April falls in your own sign of Aries. It is likely that it’s been difficult for you to get sufficient sleep or rest recently because your mind has been so active. Avoid anything that is mentally stimulating late in the evening.

Venus in Pisces is triggering the area of your chart representing higher education, foreign affairs and long distance traveling.

Possibly some of you are off on an early holiday this month and you’ve certainly picked an ideal time.

You’ll also get good value for money.

People closest to you are likely to be in an objective, responsive and serious frame of mind. This is great news if you’re hoping to pick someone’s brains or asking for a favour but not quite so good if you’re in a relationship which you believe to be casual and fun.

This is going to be a rather busy time for you and you’re likely to have lots of reasons for taking short trips and generally toing and froing. This could be due to a natural restlessness at this point of time and any way you can calm it, well so be it.

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

With Venus in Pisces, it’s an excellent time for entertaining at home.

During this time Venus sextiles powerful Pluto bringing forth heightened emotions and passions; Neptune also joins the mix adding to the confusion, making a lot of your romantic feelings occur in your mind and creating delusions.

The Sun is in Aries and a beautiful aspect occurs between Mercury and Mars and so there’s certainly a lively feel about this particular month. It’s a time when you must take the initiative where career decisions are concerned, so don’t allow detractors to dissuade you from making your next move.

With Jupiter retrograde this is not a time to take risks financially or to pool your resources with other people, otherwise, they’re sure to let you down. It may also be a good idea to stick to the letter of the law because minor infringements are likely to land you in hot water.

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Venus is moving through Pisces, the zenith point of your chart, so it’s likely that your ambitions at work may be your top priority over the next few weeks. This could raise one or two complaints from loved ones, which will be fully justified, so think about it.

Venus conjuncts Neptune, therefore when it comes to working or making career decisions, you need to think once, twice even thrice before making a move. It’s likely you’re not in possession of all the facts and to leap into action prematurely could be a mistake, so bear this in mind.

Venus is moving through your domestic sector and this is likely to resurrect any renovations or home improvements that you may desire and you could well be beautifying your surroundings. Alternatively, it’s possible that you are entertaining far more and hugely enjoying the experience.

Venus, the planet of love, journeys through the highly romantic, rosecoloured glasses yet confusing and deceptive sign of Pisces. The positive thing about any planet moving through Pisces is that it heightens your intuition and gut instincts so make certain to take notice of your psychic impulses.

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Venus is moving through the water sign of Pisces, this is the area of your chart devoted to people upon whom you are financially dependent.

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NW0062

NW1230

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NW0684

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CARPENTRY

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NW1225

ELECTRICAL

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Phone GORDON McLEOD

0411 606 297

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NW0070

call 02 4037 4025

SMILES

Mr Maurie D’Andrea

Dental Prosthetist

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Extensions Renovations Decks

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NW0985

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PRO-CONCRETING

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CARPENTRY & MAINTENANCE NW1138

Bathroom renovations, decks and pergolas, structural landscaping, creating open plan living and entertaining areas.

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NW1149

BUILDERS

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Peter Horne:

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NW0088

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NW1226

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LIC 230415C

NW1219

ELECTRICIAN

KITCHENS

NW0960

NW0947

ELECTRICAL

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

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NW0744

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• Roof replacements • Leak repairs • No job too small • Free quotes - pensioner rates

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

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NW0014

Plumbing • Tiling • Painting • Property Maintenance • Gutter Cleaning Lawn & Garden Maintenance • TV & Aerial Installation Lic no. L14448

NW1049

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NW0062

Lic L10548

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

LAWYERS DESCRIPTION

Paul

• Traffic • Criminal • Conveyancing • Wills

NW0046

Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

Specialising in: • Retaining Walls and • Decking • Paving • Fencing

NW0085-V2

NW0303

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instyle painting NW1127

PAINTING Mitch’s Painting Services Mitchell Owen 14+ years experience mitchellowen1987@gmail.com 0487 716 973 Hunter/Newcastle areas ABN 77388740668 Lic No. 55641C

Cherry Plumbing

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Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

Taps and toilet repairs from $59

ABN 25167916145 NW0253

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132 ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

PAINTER HANDYman

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Big or small, we do it all!

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Licence No L13318 We beat any written quotes!

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PH www.aplumbernewcastle.com.au 0449 977 737 ON CALL 24/7

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0412 498 055 Office: 4955 5463

CWM0113

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0413 099 130

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NW0058

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MG PLASTERING GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

Over 30 Years Painting Experience

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677

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Qualified in all aspects of

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

Newcastle

NW0622

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0415 333 883

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NW1100

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Gold Lic. No. 436c

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Painting Services

Quality

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Mob: 0418 686 472

CALL DAVE

Highly Decorated

Lic No: 18545C

Dave Knight

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

Book your advert on 02 4037 4025

NW0063

NW1127

Wallets, Bags, Purses, Belts & MissalCovers

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Plumber • Drainer • Gasfitter Water saver specialists • Taps • Toilets

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discount on LEATHER CRAFT CLASSES 10% first special order

PH 4957 5501

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NW0132

KNITTING & CROCHET CLASSES SPECIAL ORDERS:

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NW0341

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Coloured $219 Mill Finished $199 Super Vents (Stainless steel bearings) $230

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0449 540 900 PRESSURE CLEANING SERVICE

0475 434 202

SECURITY DOORS & SCREENS

• FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED • QUALITY BLUESCOPE STEEL • LEAF PROTECTION • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • CUSTOM FOLDED FLASHINGS

PHONE DRAE 0434 633 215

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PHONE BRICE 0421 321 458 OR MANDY 0416 152 422

ROOFING

oziwiroofing@gmail.com

By Licensed Tradesman with over 45 years experience on Tile and Metal Roofing

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Rebedding and Pointing work Box Gutters and Flashings Chimney removals Valley Replacements Whirlybirds Installed

NW1208

NW0683

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

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

METAL ROOFING SPECIALIST

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ABN 99603917455

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M: 0414 718 817 | Ph: 4943 5510 Email: Rojensafety@bigpond.com

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0418 685 761 • 4958 2756

JHC0826

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Bob Richards

ETEES FR O U

Courteous and Professional, Fully Insured…

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ALL RUBBISH REMOVED NW0903

Lic no 55797C

PRESSURE CLEANING

• Driveways, Patios, Paths, Retaining Walls, Roofs • Houses (Soft Wash), Mould and Algae Removal • Tile and Grout Cleaning • Graffiti Removal, Prevention Coatings • Commercial Grade Equipment

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NW0923

Lic. No. 73493C

Dennis 0412 453 317

NW0031

Pensioner and senior discount

Lic No: 261305C

Hot water repairs

RUBBISH REMOVALS

Supplied plus installed

Plumbing services we provide Tap and Toilet Repairs

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

NW0054

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• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

NW0067

25% OFF PENSIONER AND SENIOR DISCOUNT

Lic no 112440c

Remove heat & moisture from your roof

Free CCTV inspection with every Blocked drain

Blocked Drains

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING

Whirlybirds

SENIORS PLUMBING

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Contact Julie on 02 4037 4025 or email julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

NW0046

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Trades & Services Guide TILING

TREE SERVICES

WALL & FLOOR TILER

ABLE tree services

Presentation Plus

Quality Workmanship in all aspects of Tiling, Bathrooms, Renovations, Floors, Kitchens, Patios Etc.

No Job Too Small Free Measure & Quote

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• Tree Transplanting www.branchmanagement.com.au | ABN 98096 011 040

A

NW0235

M 0403 221044 E hello@abletreesnewcastle.com.au W abletreesnewcastle.com.au

NW0117

NW0015

Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance

To book your space, email julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

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

Tree Lopping specialists

• Free prompt no obligation quotes • Fully Insured • Site cleaned • Reliable service • Hedge Trimming • Wood chipping • Pensioner rebates

Neil: 4945 8923 or 0438 506 949 Mark: 4948 1477 or 0424 275 386

Advertise in our TRADES & SERVICES GUIDE Call 02 4037 4000 or email julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

Plan an Easter break

Cruise the Hunter River in scenic style

With Easter and the April school holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to book an affordable family break in Sydney to enjoy all the sights and attractions on offer.

To make it even more attractive, Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney has just released a great value Family Package from $189.00 per night, valid until 30 April.

This includes one night’s accommodation in a Deluxe Room with bedding for up to five guests, free parking and Wi-Fi, an activity package for each child, one breakfast and get the second for free, plus a 20% discount on dinner at Gumtree restaurant.

Book online at metrohotels.com. au or phone 1800 004 321.

There’s limited time remaining to cruise the mighty Hunter River this autumn.

NOVA Cruises’ Hunter River Discovery Cruises conclude at the end of May when the 2019 whale season kicks off.

The cruise is a scenic, five-and-a-half-hour tour, departing Honeysuckle each Sunday from November.

Discover the Hunter’s waterways and marvel at the dramatically-changing landscape on the voyage from the city hustle and bustle, along Newcastle’s foreshore, to the serenity of Kooragang Wetlands.

See the Hexham Bridge raised for the boat’s passing. Enjoy a Devonshire morning tea served on

Enter to WIN One lucky Newcastle Weekly reader will win a one-night stay at Metro Aspire Hotel Sydney (valid Sunday–Thursday, subject to availability).

To enter, email competitions@newcastleweekly.com. au with Metro Aspire Hotel in the subject line. Tell us your name, full contact details and why you deserve a getaway. Entries close and winners drawn at 9am on Thursday 11 April. One entry per person. Permit No. LTPM-16-00488.

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0414 582 337

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Call Mark Kehoe

All Aspects of Tree Work

NW0723

Licence No. 12585DC ABN: 80 359 814 572

TREE SERVICES

board and take a break at the Junction Inn hotel at Raymond Terrace for a pub lunch.

Light sweets are served with tea and coffee on the journey home or enjoy a beverage from the bar.

For bookings or further information, go to novacruises.com.au or phone 0400 381 787.

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To enter, email competitions@newcastleweekly.com.au with Hunter Cruise in the subject line. Tell us your name, full contact details and who you’d take with you on this cruise and why. Entries close and winners drawn at 9am on Friday 12 April. One entry per person. Permit No. LTPM-16-00488.

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COMMUNITY It’s a real buzz to be involved in making a change in community activities and awareness, whether it is Clean Up Australia Day, community Christmas parties or calling people together to help others in their time of need. I will always do whatever I can within my power to make a difference. Who knows what’s next, but the power of a smile and thank you is addictive.

My favourite things

FAMILY Family is everything.

Coming from a large family, there is nothing I love more than spending time together in Forster or relaxing on the weekends.

Bill Hackney

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH HUNTER REGION COORDINATOR

There is nothing Bill Hackney loves more than spending time with his family and helping the community. Born in Newcastle, Bill is the youngest in a family of five girls and two boys. He spent most of his youth at the family business, Nature Wonderland animal park, which was formerly based in East Maitland. He has been heavily involved within the Lower Hunter community over the years, winning Maitland Citizen of the Year in 2015 and serving on the board of East Maitland Junior Rugby League as vice-president. However, it was the Neighbourhood Watch where Bill found his true calling.

After setting up a group at Metford, he went on to receive numerous awards, including NSW Police Neighbourhood Watch Volunteer of the Year 2017, while he was a finalist in the Australasian Volunteer of the Year 2016. He currently serves as the Neighbourhood Watch Hunter Region area coordinator and as president of Neighbourhood Watch NSW. Bill and his wife, Narelle, have two children: Rebecah, 20, and Hayden, 15.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH I have found a calling within Neighbourhood Watch as I had started a little group in Metford to head up the Hunter Region. NSW Police asked me to sit on the NHW advisory committee at police headquarters, and to be a regular speaker at NHW conferences in Sydney and Canberra. Now, with my sights on the relaunch of the state body of Neighbourhood Watch in NSW, there are exciting times ahead.

DOWNTIME For relaxation, there is nothing better than hitting the bitumen on my postie bike, whether it is on a charity run or cruising with the guys in Hunter Valley Posties. I also love hitting the local waterways for a spot of fishing or water sports.

EAST MAITLAND GRIFFINS I’m the current vice president of East Maitland Junior Rugby League. There is nothing more rewarding than supporting children’s sport. Without volunteers, sporting clubs wouldn’t survive. I have held many positions within the club and was very honoured to receive Club Person of the Year.

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Further details at www.mercedesbenz.com.au/urbanedition.

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