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This week... From the editor Planet Earth – so powerful, and yet so fragile. As I write this column, I’m currently following rolling coverage of the volcano eruption on White Island in New Zealand, where there are reports of five people dead and another eight missing. Closer to home, we’ve been swamped by smoke as bushfi res show no sign of ending, while the relentless drought tightens its grip. Humans obviously haven’t helped with this but, to pick a positive from dire situations, the tireless and selfless work of emergency services, as well as civilians, has been exceptional. In New Zealand, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern praised the bravery of helicopter pilots who flew to the island shortly after the eruption to rescue stranded people. Step back almost 30 years, and it was the same response in Newcastle. When an earthquake struck the city at 10.27am on Thursday 28 December 1989, the community fought through shock and despair to help each other. Tragically, 13 people lost their lives, while another 160 were hospitalised. We cover a photojournalist’s experience of the unexpected natural disaster on pages 14 and 15.

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Photojournalist Steve Tickner in front of his images of the Newcastle earthquake. The pictures are being shared at an exhibition as part of the 30th anniversary of the natural disaster. See cover story, pages 14 and 15. Shot on location at Newcastle ArtSpace. Photo: Peter Stoop

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news Beach safety a priority Surf life savers are on high alert. Coastal drowning tragedies are up by 22% across the state; 44 people have tragically lost their lives along the NSW coast over the 2018-19 period, with three of these drownings coming in the Hunter Region. The 2019 Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) Coastal Safety Report shows that 86% of victims were male, 59% of the drownings occurred at a beach location, and 7% were attempting to rescue someone else. Water safety professionals and volunteers are working tirelessly to reduce the drowning toll. They hope these statistics will drop this year through targeted safety messages and increased surveillance. “Swim between the flags and don’t go beyond your ability,”

Hunter Surf Life Saving President, Henry Scruton, says. “If you’re in trouble, wave your hand and, as hard as this sounds, if you do get into trouble, don’t panic.” SLSNSW is launching new equipment, such as drones, jet skis and other support operations vehicles, to help save lives this summer. Nearly half of the drownings are occurring away from patrolled areas, and Mr Scruton says they are working hard to try and encourage people to swim at patrolled beaches. There are services that can aid people who are in remote or unpatrolled locations, but they may often be too late. He says that, if you do witness someone in trouble, only attempt a rescue if you are a strong and confident swimmer. “Unfortunately some of our

Hunter Surf Life Saving President Henry Scruton at Nobbys Beach. Photo: Peter Stoop

statistics are made up of people who, in all good faith, went to rescue somebody and got into trouble themselves,” Mr Scruton says. “If you are a good swimmer, and you think you can cope with it, by all means offer assistance. “If you are not a good swimmer, it sounds dreadful, but it’s better to have one loss rather than two.” He says it is best to “notify somebody else, call for assistance,

and get help”. “You can even call 000,” he says. “We have a 24-hour call out system up and down the coast, so if you ring 000, they are able to get in contact with a surf life saver in most areas and they can come and offer assistance.” Go to surflifesaving.com.au to view the report or to learn more about coastal safety. - Elizabeth Symington

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news Bequest a boost for rural communities

The late Betty Josephine Fyffe.

Aspiring doctors and nurses from regional and remote areas will have a greater opportunity to fulfill their career aspirations following a generous bequest from beloved Tamworth resident Betty Fyffe. The University of Newcastle is set to make $10,000 funding available each year to 20 high-achieving

students from less advantaged backgrounds. It will also establish a Betty Josephine Fyffe Chair in Rural Health to oversee quality rural training and research and advocate for improved health outcomes for rural Australians. “Every Australian, no matter where they live, should have access to world-leading healthcare,” the university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Alex Zelinsky, said. “This incredible bequest will give students from regional and remote areas the educational platform to make a difference in areas that need it most, and the University of Newcastle is incredibly grateful and privileged that we have been chosen to help carry out Betty’s wishes for more equitable health outcomes for Australians.” Statistics from the Australian

Medical Association reveal life expectancy in remote areas is up to seven years lower than those in major cities, with higher rates of heart and lung disease, suicide, and cancer. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare also states the number of doctors per 100,000 of the population in major cities is 437, while there is 272 in outer regional areas and only 264 in very remote areas. Students who come from rural areas but move away from home are up to three times more likely to return during their working life. Elizabeth “Betty” Josephine Fyffe had a passion for nursing, serving at the Prince of Wales Hospital for many years before returning as a volunteer in retirement. She passed away on 6 January 2019, aged 92.

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Courtesy app Patrons at pubs and clubs in Lake Macquarie will have a safer way to get home after the launch of a new Courtesy Bus web app. Lake Macquarie Deputy Mayor Nick Jones and Lake Macquarie Liquor Accord Chair and Belmont 16s Chief Executive Scott Williams launched the app last week. Users will be able to browse courtesy bus timetables, pickup and drop-off points for each listed venue, seating capacity, and details about disability access. People accessing the web app via mobile devices can also directdial individual clubs’ courtesy bus services. The Courtesy Bus web app is available for all licensed premises that are members of the Lake Macquarie Liquor Accord. Visit courtesybus.com.au to access the app or for more information.

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news Wave of momentum on mental health awareness Rhys Denton’s legacy will be felt for years to come. Sadly, Rhys passed away a few weeks ago at the age of just 22, with his death coming as a shock to all who knew him. Despite their loss, his family and friends are bringing awareness to mental health issues and aim to promote connection, community, and conversations. Younger brother Lennex wanted to do something to honour Rhys. So, after exploring a few ideas, and gathering community support, a Facebook page – Rhys Riding Waves of Wellness – was born. Throughout November, the group organised a Rhys Denton Day, hosted several challenges, and started a conversation about mental health.

They managed to raise a total of $14,000, which has now been donated to headspace Newcastle to facilitate surf therapy programs through the Waves of Wellness Foundation. Community Development Officer at headspace Newcastle, Byron Williams, says awareness of support services is vital, particularly those outside of business hours, because “there is no calendar for mental health issues”. “If a younger person is struggling, they need to reach out to someone,” he says. “It’s phenomenal for headspace to see people connected from the community and, for us, the money is great, but just seeing the community take up the torch

Rhys Denton’s brother Lennex, his mum Catherine, and headspace Newcastle Service Manager, Stephen Hirneth, at the headspace Newcastle office.

for mental health and [start] conversations is the most important thing.” Rhys’ family plans to host the challenge every year. His mum, Catherine, says she wants people to remember him and check in on their mates. “It is one thing to say are you okay but it’s another thing to go further than that,” she says. “Everyone goes: ‘How you going? ‘Yeah I’m alright’, but

to actually educate ourselves to be able to help someone who is struggling [is important].” If you or anyone you know is struggling, visit headspace.org.au/ eheadspace, call Lifeline’s Crisis Support Line on 13 11 14 or contact your local GP. Go to the Rhys Riding Waves of Wellness – WOW Facebook page for more information or call headspace on 4929 4201 to donate. - Elizabeth Symington

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news Campaign calls for inclusivity People living with disability are twice as likely to be unemployed than the general population. Newcastle-based organisation Life Without Barriers wants this to change. Its new campaign, Employment Without Barriers, is hoping to create employment opportunities for people living with disability and bring awareness to the barriers they can face. “We are breaking down the psychological barrier that people have around people with disabilities,” Life Without Barriers Executive Lead Disability Engagement, Chris Chippendale, said. “There is a perception that people with a disability are less competent and less able, when they can actually bring so much to the workplace.” Graphic Designer Dom Freestone believed an inclusive workplace made going to work so much easier. At the age of 23, Mr Freestone was involved in a diving accident that broke his neck. He now lives as a C5-6 quadriplegic. Mr Freestone said the lifealtering moment proved a real challenge, adding he struggled to find himself again amidst learning how to operate with his new abilities. He said the hardest thing was “being the guy in the wheelchair”. “It’s easy to stay at home and

Life Without Barriers Graphic Designer, Dom Freestone.

watch Netflix but getting out and being social, going to parties or just out, you really have to push yourself out of your comfort zone,” he said. “It’s a long journey, it didn’t happen overnight, you lose your self-worth and you go through that depression – it takes a little while to realise you can still contribute to the community.” After deciding to go back to university to study Visual Communication, Mr Freestone graduated first in his degree. When applying for jobs, he was upfront about his disability and received few call backs. While this could have been due to the nature of industry, he believed it probably had more to do with his disability. Both Mr Freestone and Mr Chippendale want workplaces to open their mind to the potential of working with someone living with disability. “One in five Australians have some form of a disability,” Mr Chippendale said. “Being disability-friendly can improve the business – it’s not just the right thing to do, it can bring so much to the workplace.” Visit lwb.org.au for more. - Elizabeth Symington

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cover story Newcastle earthquake: 30 years since disaster struck city

The carpark building at the western end of Newcastle Workers Club, which was used as the base of operations as rescue workers cleared debris and searched for the remaining missing people. This image was taken on the Saturday after the earthquake. Photo: Steve Tickner

On 28 December 1989, one of the most serious natural disasters in Australia’s history struck Newcastle. Photojournalist Steve Tickner was in his apartment at Parkway Avenue when an earthquake, measuring 5.6 on the Richter magnitude scale, hit at 10.27am. “It was strong enough to throw me to the ground,” he told Newcastle Weekly. “At first, I thought maybe it was a gas explosion and then I thought another air force jet had crashed into The Junction because that happened in the past. “Then I realised what it really was. “I picked myself up, grabbed my camera bag, and went out into the street.” Mr Tickner hitched a ride with a couple who had been standing outside and arrived at Newcastle

Workers Club. After entering the club, he looked around the poker machine floor and walked across to the auditorium entrance, before spending time downstairs and in the carpark. He said the scene was “like a movie that you don’t think actually happens”. “It was an enormously dangerous situation because everyone knows that with earthquakes there’s always a strong chance of an aftershock, and that was not a building you wanted to be inside of if there was one,” he said. “The poker machine floor was just covered in money – literally all the machines had spat out their entire contents – and a big beam had gone through the cashier’s office and everything was spilled all over the floor. “The rescue squad guys and

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police, they kind of knew me by sight. “I’d been working in the area for years, so they left me alone and I stayed out of their way.” Mr Tickner said that emergency services started to cordon off the club about an hour after the quake struck. However, he kept working inside and didn’t sleep for almost four days. The earthquake claimed 13 lives, nine of whom were at the workers club; three people were also killed in Beaumont Street, Hamilton, while one died of shock. Another 160 people had to be taken to hospital, 50,000 buildings were damaged, and 300,000 people were affected, with isolated reports of movement up to 800 kilometres from Newcastle. One aftershock was recorded on 29 December. The earthquake left a damage bill estimated to be about $4 billion. Mr Tickner said it was completely unexpected.

“On a global scale, it wasn’t particularly strong – there have certainly been far worse ones – but Newcastle was totally unprepared for it,” he said. “The buildings weren’t even built with an earthquake in mind, so that’s where part of the problem came from.” On the 30th anniversary of the shock, an exhibition at Newcastle ArtSpace, titled five.point.six: The Newcastle Earthquake, is featuring images captured by Mr Tickner, many of which have not been published or seen by the public. The exhibition aimed to look at the way Novocastrians responded to the natural disaster. Mr Tickner said that his photos highlighted the community working together. “What impressed me the most, and what is reflected in a lot of the photos, is the willingness of people to get straight in and start working on

A senior police rescue squad member directing efforts within the workers club building after upper floors collapsed, trapping people amongst the rubble. Photo: Steve Tickner

the problem,” he said. “It became apparent quite early that there were a lot of people still trapped under the rubble. “The photos are of ambulance personnel, rescue services from up and down the Hunter Valley, the police rescue squad, the fire brigade and also civilians, who were all quite

willing to get involved and help with the situation.” The exhibition will be open at 91 Chinchen Street, Tighes Hill, until Sunday 22 December. Visit newcastle.nsw.gov.au/library and search ‘Earthquake Collection’ for more information and statistics. - Ben Murphy

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Having a car stolen is stressful, inconvenient and costly, particularly during the festive season. However, it’s the unfortunate reality that many residents across the Lower Hunter will face, with motor vehicle thefts traditionally spiking over summer. Mayors from the Greater Newcastle Area, including Lake Macquarie, Cessnock and Port Stephens, have joined forces in a region-wide initiative to reduce incidents of vehicle theft. City of Newcastle received $15,000 in funding from the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council to roll out a new campaign. “One of the biggest factors to motor vehicle theft is home break-ins – it’s common for a home burglar to steal car keys,” City of Newcastle Community Safety Facilitator, Lisa Davis, said. “The majority of home burglaries are opportunistic, with burglars targeting houses they perceive as providing the easiest and quickest access points.” Simple tips include keeping your vehicle keys out of sight when you are at home, and not including your name and address on key ring tags.

More than 300 volunteers who completed 14 community projects in Lake Macquarie have been acknowledged at a special function. The work was undertaken as part of the 2019 CityServe – a partnership between volunteers from churches, businesses and local organisations. This year’s projects included the painting of grandstands at Jack McLaughlan Oval, Edgeworth; landscaping and general tidy up at Warners Bay Early Learning Centre; tree plantings at Whitebridge High School; and painting and landscaping at Ulinga Oval, Cardiff South. “CityServe provides such a wonderful service to our community year after year,” Lake Macquarie Mayor Kay Fraser said. “The program brings together people for a common cause, generating goodwill and beautifully demonstrating the adage that many hands make light work.” Since its inception, CityServe volunteers have contributed to the completion of an estimated $500,000 worth of projects.

Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison says traffic “chaos” around the Maitland railway station remains the number one problem that drives frustrated motorists to call her office. In 2016, the State Government opened a $51 million eastbound overpass near the roundabout in a bid to ease growing congestion and, following widespread criticism, switched on new traffic lights in October as part of a twostage process. Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has now released a proposal that includes modifying the roundabout to provide two through lanes from Church Street to Cessnock Road, and providing two right-turn lanes into Cessnock Road for eastbound traffic on the New England Highway. The RMS has invited Maitland residents to offer feedback on the plan up until Friday 13 December. “I encourage every Maitland resident who is affected by this to speak up,” Ms Aitchison says. Email RMS’ Project Manager Paul Galvin via paul.galvin@rms.nsw.gov.au or visit rms.nsw. gov.au and complete an online survey.

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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood ambassador and Doctor Doctor actress Chloe Bayliss earlier this year and, inset, Chloe hooked up to the plasmapheresis machine at the age of 17. Photos: Getty Images and Instagram

heart-warming, and some are heartbreaking – I was hearing from people who experienced or were going through similar things to me. “I want people to be inspired by these stories to donate blood.” Go to lifeblood.com.au for more information. - Elizabeth Symington

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Chloe Bayliss is not your average television star. At the age of 17, she became seriously ill and was fighting for her life. “I became very sick, suddenly, [and] I was rushed into hospital with an allergic reaction to medication I was taking to stop vomiting,” Chloe said. The former Newcastle resident, who suffered from seizures, a rare blood disease and failing kidneys, needed a minimum of 12 bags of plasma a week to survive. Doctors struggled to determine what she was experiencing and treated her with different medications to see if anything would work. After sending blood samples all around the world and having “close to a year of treatment three times a week”, including dialysis and plasmapheresis, Chloe received a diagnosis. “Finally, they were able to diagnose me with Lupus,” she said. Lupus is an incurable autoimmune disease that is caused by the immune system attacking its own tissue. For Chloe, the disease affected her kidneys,

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Red Bull Air Race 2019 world champion Matt Hall on Sunday. Photo: Henry Howard

Hall celebrates special year Red Bull Air Race world champion Matt Hall celebrated alongside his team and supporters at Lake Macquarie Airport on Sunday. The Hunter-based pilot won the championship in Chiba, Japan, at the start of September, beating former champions Yoshihide Muroya and Martin Šonka to claim

his maiden title. It snapped years of near-misses for Australia’s only representative, who finished as championship runner-up on three previous occasions – 2015, 2016 and 2018 – and the victory came in the nick of time. In May, Red Bull announced the series would not continue past the

Chiba event, citing a lack of interest outside of the aviation community. Hall said his championship win was the culmination of years of hard work. “It is satisfying, but the most overwhelming emotion is relief that I’ve been able to achieve it prior to the series finishing,” he said. During the special celebration at the weekend, fans were able to meet Hall, take photos and buy merchandise, while aircraft was also on display, including the team’s former race plane. “As an Australian, who is also representing Newcastle, it was just about putting on an event for everyone to see firsthand what they’ve been supporting over the years,” Hall said. Hall ended his Red Bull Air Race career with an enviable record of one world championship, seven career race wins, and 30 overall podiums. - Ben Murphy

Jets downed Newcastle was left to rue missed opportunities on Sunday when Adelaide star James Troisi popped up to snatch a late winner at Coopers Stadium. The Jets dominated large periods of the A-League clash, but the hosts took the lead against the run of play in the 30th minute via substitute George Blackwood. Newcastle found a deserved equaliser just after the break when defender Matt Millar powered a header past Adelaide goalkeeper Paul Izzo. However, Troisi delivered a cruel blow in the 83rd minute when he skipped past two challenges and slipped the ball under Newcastle goalkeeper Glen Moss to hand his side a 2-1 win. The Jets will tackle Melbourne City from 6.30pm on Sunday 15 December at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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Brickfest at The Bay returns Rainbow Bricks will be back for its 10th annual Brickfest at The Bay - A LEGO Fan Event. It is one of the longest-running events of its kind in NSW. Presented by Rainbow Bricks, it has supported many local groups and charities and, this year, it will proudly support the Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary once

again. There will be amazing original creations and displays of collections from some of Rainbow Bricks master builders. The event takes place on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 January from 10am to 4pm at Anna Bay Public School (191 Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay). Cost: $5 per person or $15 per family.

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Experience the Christmas story live and free on 15, 16 and 17 December, starting at 6pm on the Sunday. The first group will step into Nazareth and walk through scene after scene, meeting characters such as the wise men, Mary and Joseph, shepherds, the villain Herod, Roman soldiers,

I’ll be home for Christmas musical The year is 1967. Prime Minister Harold Holt’s popularity is dwindling, and he needs to win the nation back. As the Prime Minister’s annual end-of-year address approaches, Holt must answer a crucial question: ‘What does Christmas mean to Australia?’ Through this life-ordeath quest for love, the PM must contend with hippies, spies and Jesus

People in a festive musical-mystery full of bodacious dancing, hilarious characters and some of the greatest songs of the 1960s. I’ll be home for Christmas will be showing at Newcastle’s Civic Theatre (375 Hunter Street, Newcastle) on Saturday 21 December at 7pm, and Sunday 22 December from 4pm and 7pm. All tickets are $10.

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Pasha Dasha Grand Prix draws near The Pasha Dasha Grand Prix, NSW’s largest inter-club outrigger canoe racing regatta, will take place on Saturday 11 January, starting inside Newcastle harbour (near Horseshoe Beach). Hosted by Newcastle Outrigger Canoe Club, it has proved popular with local paddlers and the

annual Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association’s (AOCRA) NSW Zone regatta schedule. Outrigger canoe racing is one of Australia’s fastest growing water sports. Go to the website newcastleoutrigger.com. au for more information about the event.

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It's that time where everyone is enjoying end-of-year parties and preparing for summer beach holidays. Here are two guilt-free treats for the festive season. These delicious recipes were provided by the talented Jodi of @jodiskitchen (Link: https://www.instagram.com/jodiskitchen/)

Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Reindeer Ingredients

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To make cookie dough, stir together Mayver’s Dark Roasted Smooth Peanut Butter with the other wet ingredients in a large bowl. Mix in dry ingredients.

1/2 cup Mayver’s Dark Roasted Smooth Peanut Butter 1 tbs coconut oil, melted and cooled 1 tbs rice malt syrup 3 tbs coconut flour 1/2 cup almond meal

To decorate 1 block of dark chocolate A few pieces of vegan white chocolate and red food colouring (OR pink vegan smarties) Small vegan marshmallows, sliced Small pretzels, broken into antler shapes

Scoop out tablespoons of dough and roll into balls and flatten slightly, pop onto a tray and into the freezer for an hour to firm up. To make the eyes – melt dark chocolate in a small bowl. Dip a toothpick into the chocolate and drop onto the middle of the sliced marshmallows to make the pupils. Place into freezer to set the chocolate.

To make the nose – melt white chocolate and stir in a few drops of red food colouring. Drop small amounts into oval shapes on a lined tray and pop into the freezer to set. Alternatively, use pink vegan smarties. Dip cookie dough balls in melted dark chocolate, place on a lined tray. Dip two pieces of pretzel into the chocolate coated cookie dough and hold until the chocolate sets. Add the eyes and nose and place into the freezer to ensure they set. Repeat until you have enough reindeer and enjoy!

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In a small bowl, whisk together tree ingredients until smooth. Spoon 1/2 tsp into each tree mould and pop into the freezer to set.

Chocolate base 80g dark chocolate 1 tbs Mayver’s Hulled Tahini

Trees 1 & ½ tbs Mayver’s Hulled Tahini 2 tsp coconut oil, melted

Melt chocolate and stir in tahini. Spoon 1 tsp into the base of mini cupcake moulds. Add a tree to each and pop into the freezer to set. Store in the fridge or freezer.

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All eyes on the skies for kite festival All eyes will be fixed on the skies at Swansea’s Caves Beach this Sunday 15 December when the inaugural Festival of Kites soars into action. The Australian Kite Flying Society (AKS), which is hosting the free event, will display an array of large colourful kites, with an assortment of animals and shapes set to come to life in the air. “Unlock your imagination and see lots of kites flying in the sky,” AKS Public Officer and event organiser, Tony Walker, says. Walker organised the event because there wasn’t one

in Newcastle. Officially, there will be 10 flyers for the day because of restrictions, but Walker says people can expect to see hundreds of different kites taking to the sky at different points throughout the event. The AKS was founded in 1978 to foster kite flying as a recreational pursuit and to bring together likeminded people. According to Walker, “the imagination is the limit of what we can do”. The society is best known for its annual Festival of the Winds at Bondi Beach – the only day of

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go from 10am to 5pm. Everyone is invited to come along to enjoy the spectacle; people are encouraged to bring a picnic or buy food and beverages from local shops. If you can’t make it to the Festival of Kites, the society also hosts kite flying gatherings on the third Sunday of each month at Stockton Beach. To stay up-to-date with the society, or for more information, join their public Facebook group Bondi Festival of the Winds and the AKS official page. - Elizabeth Symington

ARE YOU LONELY THIS CHRISTMAS? IS THIS YOUR FIRST CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOUR LOVED ONE? HAVE YOU HAD A TOUGH YEAR?

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One of Australia’s favourite scientists, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, is touring the country with his 45th book, Dr Karl’s Random Road Trip Through Science. This Saturday 14 December, he will meet fans from the Hunter Region, with his road trip including stops at Maitland and Charlestown. Dr Karl will be at Stockland Green Hills (outside H&M and JB Hi-Fi) from 9.45am and Dymocks Charlestown from 2pm. In this latest book, he is on a mission to track down and understand the awe and wonder in the universe. What nearly destroyed humanity on Halloween 2015? Do fish drink water? His book will give you the answers. It provides a random ride through everything, from rogue planets and atoms and all that’s in between. His enthusiasm for science is infectious and he displays the true wonder of it all in this book. It is the first of his books that involves Augmented Reality (AR). There is an app that can give you access to AR features; Dr Karl will pop up like a hologram to tell you what is in the chapter and you can unlock extra information.

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Santa’s little helpers are lending a hand in workshops across Lake Macquarie to prepare for this Christmas. Hundreds of Men’s Shed volunteers have spent months crafting children’s toys for the festive season. Redhead Men’s Shed has been a hive of activity in recent months as more than 60 members created items to help make children’s wishes come true this Christmas Day. Many of the toys have been donated to local preschools and community groups, while some have been sold to fund day-to-day operational costs. President Ken Ferguson says making the toys and getting together with other men from all walks of life is a fantastic source of enjoyment. “It’s a way for blokes to get together and do things without necessarily going to the

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was born in Copenhagen but lived and worked in the US and the Netherlands before settling in Antwerp, Belgium. “I was a journalist before I became an artist, which is why almost all my artwork contains pieces of text,” Clover said. “I am inspired by mark-making, both in the form of handwriting and the layered and fragmented words and letters in the urban landscape – faded signs, tattered posters, flashy advertisements and bold graffiti.” Both artists share a love of old books and documents. They are curious about what survives or endures the passage of time. Text as image, text as a vehicle for meaning, and the tactile nature

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HIGH STREET MAITLAND – COMING TO TOWN IN THE ‘50S: Exhibition by Maitland Regional Museum and the Clothing Museum, ends on Sunday 15 December. Open on Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 3pm, at Brough House (73 Church Street, Maitland). Come along and experience the 1950s. Email maitlandrmuseum@gmail.com for more.

WILLIAM THE FOURTH: Relax on a special morning tea cruise on Newcastle harbour on Sunday 22 December, starting at 10.30am at the Lee Wharf Pontoon (Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle). Join the crew for a 1.5-hour cruise aboard a replica of Australia’s first steamship built here in the Hunter. Cost: $20 adults and seniors, $15 children. Call 0476 757 251 or 0419 241 731 or email williamthefourth87@gmail.com to ensure your tickets.

TORONTO LIONS MARKET: Lions Park (Main Road, Toronto) on Sunday 15 December from 8am to 1pm. Up to 200 stalls selling fresh vegetables, garden plants and ornaments, tools and bric-a-brac. Variety of hot food and espresso coffee. A surprise visit by Santa. All monies raised to local charities.

CHRISTMAS TAKE AWAY EXHIBITION: Finishes on Sunday 22 December. The galleries will be filled with unique pottery and special gift ideas at Back to Back Galleries (57 Bull Street, Cooks Hill). Open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm.

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BELLS AND FRIENDS AT SWANSEA: Celebrate Christmas at St Peter’s Anglican Church (28 Josephson Street, near Woolworths) on Sunday 15 December at 12.30pm. Featuring Hunter Handbells, Flute, EWI and special guest Robert Johnson on French Horn. All your favourite carols to hear and sing. Entry is $10, which includes a delicious afternoon tea. CHRISTMAS CONCERT FOR CAMP QUALITY: Newcastle City Choir presents a concert of Christmas carols and festive season music at Mayfield Uniting Church (29 Highfield Street, Mayfield) on Sunday 15 December at 2pm. Tickets at the door, $15, with sumptuous afternoon tea included. Children under 12 free. Proceeds to Camp Quality to support children and families during cancer treatment.

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CAROLS BY CANDELIGHT: Stalls, free jumping castle, and a visit from the fire brigade and Santa from 6pm to 8pm on Sunday 22 December at New Heights Christian Church (30 Northville Drive, Edgeworth). Carols by Candlelight on the lawn and entertainment follows from 8pm to 9pm. SAMARITANS CHRISTMAS LUNCH: On Christmas Day, Wednesday 25 December, Samaritans will host its annual free lunch at the Newcastle foreshore park for children, women and men who are experiencing homelessness, are lonely, have no family, or no money to celebrate. Newcastle’s largest Christmas celebration will go from 11am to 3pm. SEND YOUR FREE ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS FOR WHAT’S ON TO: editorial@newcastleweekly.com.au

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Ditch dodgy light displays Santa’s Christmas helpers have been urged to take every precaution to protect Australian children from dodgy Christmas light displays this festive season. Electrical industry and safety advocates Master Electricians Australia issued an alert to consumers to take extra care purchasing and installing Christmas light displays. “We’re seeing more and more people get into the festive spirit to light up the neighbourhood but unfortunately, more people are also buying suspect LED lights

from overseas or installing lighting without the safety backup necessary to provide adequate protection,’’ Master Electricians Australia Chief Executive, Malcolm Richards, said. “Kids love these displays but that’s why homeowners need to make sure they have the right layers of safety protection in place to prevent any accidents.’’ Master Electricians Australia provided a Christmas safety checklist, which includes: 1. Checking for an Australian approval number when purchasing lights such as

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phobia about giving plants? The best Christmas gift is a bright red poinsettia – the care of these lovely plants is fairly minimal. The secret to maintaining poinsettias’ colourful bracts over an extended period is careful watering. When watering, do so under the leaves and not on the crown as a debilitating fungal disease can result from wetting the bracts (which aren’t really flowers). If you do notice the newer bracts shrivelling, spray with a fungicide. Poinsettias are actually part of the Euphorbia family, which can also contain spiky cactus. It is a large genus, with close to 2,000 species, but our Christmas poinsettias can be planted in the garden in a frost-free climate where, under normal growing conditions, it will flower during winter. Potted plants are artificially cultivated for our Christmas season but, next year, will revert to winter flowering. Gift vouchers are an ideal gift for garden lovers – I have customers

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who give their dad vouchers on each special occasion, which satisfies his garden passion all year round. The worst Christmas gift is a plant without a pot as this causes expense for the receiver. Obviously, something in flower for Christmas is ideal. For example, a NSW Christmas Bush, which flowers at this time each year.

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tv guide

Rogue One

Monday, 9GO!, 8.30pm, M (2016)

The first standalone Star Wars movie from Disney and Lucasfilm, the action takes place before the events of A New Hope, and tells the story of resistance fighters who have united to steal plans to the dreaded Death Star. Starring Felicity Jones (pictured) and Ben Mendelsohn, this film goes into new territory as it explores the galactic struggle from a ground-war perspective.

Friday

pick of the week Bowling For Columbine Michael Moore (pictured) is behind this profoundly disturbing documentary, unearthing the awful truth behind one of the most serious social issues affecting the US: guns. Using the Columbine High School massacre as a focal point of his research, the tubby everyman traces America’s firearm follies through scrutinising the media, corporations and various celebrities.

December 13

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 One (ch 2) Plus One. 1.30 Dream Gardens. 2.00 Death In Paradise. (M) 3.00 Poh’s Kitchen On The Road. 3.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 4.00 Think Tank. (PG) 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. (PG) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.00 QI. (M) 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Tick F***ing Tock. (M) 12am Planet America.

12pm MOVIE: Married By Christmas. (2016, PG) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 Pre-Game Show. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 2. Afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 8.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 9.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 2. Evening session. 11.30 Cycling. UCI Track World Cup. Day 1.

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.05 Floogals. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Luo Bao Bei. 6.40 Dino Dana. 6.50 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Hey Duggee. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Gruen XL. (PG) 9.15 The Office. (M) 9.35 The Office. (PG) 10.00 Gavin & Stacey. (M) 10.30 Archer. (PG) 10.50 Archer. (M) 11.15 Red Dwarf A-Z. (M) 11.45 QI. (PG) 12.15am 30 Rock. (M) 12pm Children’s Programs. 5.30 Miraculous. 5.50 Wishfart! 6.05 Lost In Oz. 6.25 Secret Life Of Boys. 6.30 Operation Ouch! 7.00 The Crystal Maze. 7.50 Adv Of Puss In Boots. 8.10 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.35 Sailor Moon Crystal. (PG) 9.00 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. (PG) 9.20 Sword Art Online. (PG) 9.45 The Party Set. (PG) 10.20 Stacked! The Pack Down. 11.05 Close.

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Achieving the almost impossible – the phrase “Oscar-winning sequel” is justly considered a near miracle – Francis Ford Coppola permeated the apocryphal veneer of his original Maﬁa epic to offer a legion of devotees an endowment of mighty proportions. Here, the emotional currency that underpins much of Coppola’s saga reaches full potential through the characters of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro (pictured).

Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Bondi Vet: Coast To Coast. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Four Weddings And A Funeral. (1994, M) Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas. A bachelor meets his ideal partner at a wedding. 11.00 MOVIE: It’s Complicated. (2009, M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Living Room. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Taboo. (MA15+) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Searching For Mum. (PG) 3.05 Hair Care Secrets. (PG) 4.05 Railway Journeys UK. 4.35 The Story Of God With Morgan Freeman. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Arabian Sands. 8.40 MOVIE: John And Yoko: Above Us Only Sky. (2018, M) 10.20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 11.20 SBS News. 11.50 MOVIE: 13 Minutes. (2015)

12pm House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Mr Selfridge. (PG) 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 Surf Patrol. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.00 Better Homes: Taste Tours Of Australia. 8.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG) 9.30 The Secret Life Of Dogs. 10.30 My £999 Wedding. (PG) 11.45 Surf Patrol. 12.15am The Zoo.

12pm MOVIE: Freaky Friday. (2018, PG) 2.00 Surfing. World League. Round 9. Quiksilver Pro France. H’lights. 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Lego Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. (PG) 4.00 Steven Universe. (PG) 4.30 The Middle. (PG) 6.00 MOVIE: Arthur Christmas. (2011, G) 8.00 MOVIE: Disney’s A Christmas Carol. (2009, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Meet The Spartans. (2008, M) 11.40 Tattoo Fixers. (MA15+)

12pm MacGyver. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (M) 6.00 Celebrity Name Game. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (PG) 11.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (MA15+)

12pm NBL. Round 10. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. Replay. 2.00 NBL. Round 10. NZ Breakers v Brisbane Bullets. Replay. 4.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.10 WorldWatch. 5.10 If You Are The One. 6.10 New Girl. 6.35 If You Are The One. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The X-Files. 9.25 Narcos. 10.15 Cocaine: Britain’s Epidemic. 11.15 The Last Man On Earth.

12pm Yukon Gold. 2.00 Fuel TV. 3.00 American Restoration. 4.00 Yukon Gold. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 The Lunch Break. 6.40 First Test. Aust v NZ. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.00 MOVIE: Revenge Of The Nerds. (1984) 9.00 MOVIE: Revenge Of The Nerds II: Nerds In Paradise. (1987, M) 11.00 Hardcore Pawn. 11.30 Hardcore Pawn: Behind The Deal. 12am Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 12.30 Fuel TV.

12pm Death In Paradise. (M) 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. (M) 2.05 The Young And The Restless. (M) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 RPA. (PG) 4.30 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Blue Planet II. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Changeover. (2017, M) 11.30 MOVIE: The Awakening. (1980, M)

12pm WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. 2.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 4.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 4.30 Seinfeld. 5.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 11.00 Brides Of Beverly Hills. (PG) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC National News. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 The Drum. 8.00 Think Twice. 9.00 Planet America. 9.45 Close Of Business. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

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

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Saturday

December 14

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 QI. (M) (ch 2) 1.00 Endeavour. (M) 2.30 Father Brown. (PG) 3.15 Grand Designs Aust. 4.30 Landline Summer. 5.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 10. Melbourne Victory v Wellington Phoenix. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Vera. (PG) 9.00 Doc Martin. (PG) 9.50 Midsomer Murders. (M) 11.20 Father Brown. (M) 12.05am Rage. (MA15+)

12pm Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Merry Ex-Mas. (2014) 3.00 Pre-Game Show. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 3. Afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 8.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 9.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 3. Evening session. 11.30 Cycling. UCI Track World Cup. Day 2.

6pm NBN News. 7.00 MOVIE: Deck The Halls. (2006, PG) Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick, Kristin Davis. Two neighbours compete in a lights display. 9.00 MOVIE: Christmas With The Kranks. (2004, PG) Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd. A family, famed for their picture-perfect celebrations, decide to skip Christmas in favour of a cruise. 11.00 MOVIE: Danny Collins. (2015, M)

12pm 4x4 Adventures. 1.00 Luxury Escapes. (PG) 1.30 Healthy Homes Aust. 2.00 Buy To Build. 2.30 The Living Room. 3.30 What’s Up Down Under. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Discover Japan: Kyushu With Liv Phyland. 5.00 News. 6.00 Luxury Escapes. 6.30 Everyday Gourmet Christmas. 7.30 MOVIE: How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days. (2003) 9.55 Ambulance. (M) 11.10 999: What’s Your Emergency? (MA15+) 12.10am Sherlock Holmes: Elementary. (M)

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 2.10 Coast New Zealand. 4.05 The Crystal Maze. (PG) 5.00 Travel Man. (PG) 5.35 Mythical Beasts Unearthed. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Vietnam War. (M) 8.35 MOVIE: The Godfather: Part II. (1974, MA15+) 12.15am MOVIE: Kon-Tiki. (2012, M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.50 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Hey Duggee. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG) 8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.15 Mock The Week. (M) 9.50 Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central. (M) 10.10 Comedy Up Late. (M) 10.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 11.15 Janeane Garofalo: If I May. (M) 12.20am Black Books. (M)

12pm Cycling. UCI Track World Cup. Day 1. 2.00 Adventure All Stars. (PG) 3.00 Intolerant Cooks. (PG) 3.30 Creek To Coast. 4.00 Qld Weekender. 4.30 The Great Day Out. 5.00 The Zoo. 5.30 The Secret Life Of Dogs. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG) 7.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 12.30am The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. (PG)

12pm Fanshaw & Crudnut. 12.30 Bakugan: Battle Planet. (PG) 1.00 Mega Man: Fully Charged. (PG) 1.30 The New Looney Tunes. 1.45 The Hold Down. (PG) 2.15 The Toy Box. (PG) 3.15 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 5.05 MOVIE: Legend Of The Guardians. (2010, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Cars 3. (2017, G) 9.00 MOVIE: Talladega Nights: The Ballad Of Ricky Bobby. (2006, M) 11.10 Just Tattoo Of Us. (MA15+) 12.10am Counter Play. (M)

12.30pm Australia By Design: Interiors. 1.00 Monster Jam. 1.30 Attenborough: Five Big Cats And A Camera. (PG) 2.30 RV Daily Foodie Trails. 3.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 4.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 5.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 6.00 Cops: Adults Only. (PG) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.15 L.A.’s Finest. (M) 11.15 NCIS. (M)

1.30pm Atlanta. (M) 2.30 Insight. 3.30 The Business Of Life. (PG) 4.00 PBS NewsHour. 5.00 ABC America: World News Tonight. 5.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 11. Melbourne United v Sydney Kings. 7.30 Speed With Guy Martin. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Brigsby Bear. (2017, ) 10.20 MOVIE: Sleepwalk With Me. (2012, M) 11.55 MOVIE: Haunters. (2010, MA15+)

12.15pm Deadly Pole To Pole. 12.45 Children’s Programs. 5.00 Mustangs FC. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.50 Wishfart! 6.00 Lost In Oz. 6.25 Secret Life Of Boys. 6.30 Teenage Boss. 7.00 MOVIE: Hank Zipzer’s Christmas Catastrophe. (2016, PG) 8.25 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.50 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 9.15 Prisoner Zero. (PG) 9.40 WAC. 10.05 Close.

2pm Big Angry Fish. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 6.00 The Lunch Break. 6.40 First Test. Aust v NZ. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 MOVIE: The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad! (1988) 8.40 MOVIE: The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear. (1991) 10.25 MOVIE: Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult. (1994)

1.35pm MOVIE: Three Hats For Lisa. (1966, G) 3.40 MOVIE: New York, New York. (1977, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Zulu. (1964, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) Clint Eastwood, Marianne Koch, Wolfgang Lukschy. 11.55 MOVIE: Times Square. (1980, M)

12.30pm Charmed. (M) 1.30 Behind The Sash. 2.30 Becker. (PG) 3.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 6.00 Frasier. (PG) 7.30 Kojak. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: Analyze That. (2002, M) 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 11.30 The Cleveland Show. (M) 12am The Loop. (PG)

12pm News. 12.30 Rugged Paradise. 1.00 News. 1.15 Planet America. 2.00 News. 2.25 7.30. 3.00 News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 News. 4.30 The Drum Weekly. 5.00 News. 5.30 One Plus One. 6.00 News Weekend. 6.30 The Mix. 7.00 News Weekend. 7.30 Aust Story. 8.00 News Weekend. 8.15 Four Corners. 9.00 News Weekend. 9.30 Foreign Correspondent. 10.00 Late Programs.

12pm WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. 3.10 Coast New Zealand. 4.00 Back In The Soviet Bloc. (PG) 4.35 Running Wild With Joseph Gordon Levitt. (PG) 5.30 Apocalypse: The Second World War. 6.30 News. 7.30 Pompeii’s Living Dead. 8.30 Drowning In Plastic. 10.05 Europe’s Last Warrior Kings. (M) 11.10 Civilisations. (PG) 12.20am The Obesity Myth. (M)

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12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 (ch 2) Landline Summer. 1.00 Gardening Aust. 2.00 Doc Martin. 3.00 World’s Busiest Cities. 4.00 W-League. Round 5. Newcastle Jets v Sydney FC. 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.00 Miniseries: Howards End. 10.55 World’s Busiest Cities. 11.55 Mary Berry’s Absolute Christmas Favourites.

12pm House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Merry Kissmas. (2015) 3.00 Pre-Game Show. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 4. Afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 8.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 9.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 4. Evening session. 11.30 Cycling. UCI Track World Cup. Day 3.

First At Five. 5.30 Customs. (PG) 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 Hay Mate: A Bush Christmas Appeal For Our Aussie Farmers. (PG) 11.00 Manifest. (M) 12am World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown. (PG) 12.30 Harry. (PG)

12pm The Offroad Adventure Show. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 RV Daily Foodie Trails. 3.30 Australia By Design: Interiors. 4.00 Seafood Escape. 4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 FBI. (M) 11.30 The Sunday Project. 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Luo Bao Bei. 6.40 Dino Dana. 6.50 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Hey Duggee. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 How Good Is Christmas? With Sammy J. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Trip To Italy. (2014, M) 11.15 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.55 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG) 12.25am Gavin & Stacey. (M)

12pm Cycling. UCI Track World Cup. Day 2. Replay. 2.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG) 3.00 Vasili’s Garden. (PG) 3.30 Intolerant Cooks. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Dog Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Gold Coast Medical. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Thicker Than Water. (2018, M) 11.00 Dog Patrol. (PG) 11.30 Surf Patrol. 12am Room For Improvement. 12.30 Intolerant Cooks.

12pm Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. (PG) 1.00 Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel. (PG) 1.30 Storage Hunters UK. (PG) 2.30 The Toy Box. (PG) 3.30 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 5.15 MOVIE: Zoom. (2006, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Moana. (2016, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Doctor Strange. (2016, M) 11.15 Police Ten 7. (M) 11.45 Bromans. (MA15+)

12pm Reel Action. 12.30 Snap Happy. 1.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 2.00 Monster Jam. 2.30 The Doctors. (PG) 3.30 Luxury Escapes. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 I Fish. 5.30 Attenborough: Saving The Panda. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.25 48 Hours. (M) 11.25 Bad Lads Army. (M)

12pm PopAsia TV. (PG) 1.00 Front Up. 1.30 Insight. 2.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 11. NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers. 5.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 11. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Cairns Taipans. 7.00 Underground Worlds. (PG) 7.50 Hoarders. (M) 8.40 MOVIE: Midnight Run. (1988, ) 10.55 MOVIE: Something Wild. (1986)

12.20pm Deadly Pole To Pole. 12.50 Children’s Programs. 3.05 The Crystal Maze. (PG) 3.50 Children’s Programs. 5.25 Miraculous. (PG) 5.50 Wishfart! 6.00 Lost In Oz. 6.25 Secret Life Of Boys. (PG) 6.30 Teenage Boss. 7.00 MOVIE: Ballerina. (2016, G) 8.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.50 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 9.15 Prisoner Zero. 9.40 WAC. 10.05 Rage. (PG)

12pm The Fishing Show. (PG) 1.00 Madfin Shark Series. (PG) 2.00 Aussie Lobster Men. (PG) 3.00 Fuel TV. (PG) 4.00 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG) 6.00 The Lunch Break. 6.40 Cricket. First Test. Aust v NZ. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.00 American Restoration. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: White House Down. (2013, M) 11.10 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 12.10am Inside West Coast Customs. (PG)

1.20pm Great Getaways. (PG) 2.20 MOVIE: Our Man In Marrakesh. (1966, G) 4.20 MOVIE: Bicentennial Man. (1999, PG) 7.00 Fawlty Towers. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: First Knight. (1995, M) Sean Connery, Richard Gere, Julia Ormond. 11.40 Law & Order: SVU. (MA15+)

12pm Neighbours. 12.30 Frasier. 1.00 Brady Bunch. 1.30 Family Ties. 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. 3.30 King Of Queens. 4.00 Will & Grace. 4.30 Becker. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. 7.30 Raymond. (PG) 8.00 Naked Beach. (M) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 10.30 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. (M) 12.30am Frasier.

12pm News. 12.30 7.30. 1.00 News. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 News. 3.30 Rugged Paradise. 4.00 News. 4.30 Landline Summer. 5.00 News. 5.30 World This Week. 6.00 News Weekend. 6.15 Planet America. 7.00 News Weekend. 7.30 The World In 2019. 8.00 News Weekend. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 News Weekend. 9.30 One Plus One. 10.00 News. 10.30 Late Programs.

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Day Trips Carols in The Domain

New Year’s Eve

Share the spirit of Christmas at Australia’s largest free Christmas Concert. Held in the Domain, it features some of Australia’s and the world’s best loved artists who join together to perform Christmas songs and carols. You do not want to miss out on this event, so bring your family and friends, a picnic rug and sit back and enjoy the experience. Dinner at own expense. Afternoon tea included.

Organise some friends, nibbles, comfy chair and picnic blanket sit back and watch the world’s biggest fireworks display. With plenty of room the view from St Leonards park allows you to see from the bridge out to the mouth of the harbour. Picnic dinner included BYO alcohol, and let the coach take the stress out of the night for you. NW2559-V5

Saturday 21st Dec | $55

Tuesday 31st Dec | $99

Ph: (02) 4923 5923 www.aaj.com.au

Monday

December 16

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grand (ch 2) Designs: House Of The Year. 1.50 Miniseries: Howards End. 3.00 Mary Berry’s Absolute Christmas Favourites. 3.30 Hard Quiz. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.10 Grand Designs Aust. (PG) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. 9.20 Australia Calling: 80 Years Of ABC Abroad. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.50 Love On The Spectrum. 11.55 Midsomer Murders.

12pm MOVIE: My Santa. (2013) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 Pre-Game Show. 4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 5. Afternoon session. 6.00 News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 8.40 Test Cricket: Dinner Break. 9.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v New Zealand. Day 5. Evening session. 11.30 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.00 Making Of Jumanji: The Next Level. (PG) 1.10 MOVIE: The Brady Bunch Movie. (1995, PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 The Fix. (M) 9.30 The Fix. (M) 10.30 Unforgettable. (M) 11.25 I Am Innocent. (PG) 12.15am Harry. (PG)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. 8.30 2018 Montreal Comedy Festival. (M) 9.30 Akmal: Transparent. (MA15+) 11.00 WIN News. 12am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch. 2.00 Dian Fossey: Secrets In The Mist. (M) 3.00 Celtic Woman: Songs From The Heart. 4.00 Railway Journeys UK. 4.30 The Story Of God With Morgan Freeman. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Cruising Down Under. 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.25 24 Hours In Police Custody. (M) 10.25 SBS News. 10.55 The World Game.

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.05 Floogals. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Luo Bao Bei. 6.40 Dino Dana. 6.50 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Hey Duggee. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Extras: Xmas Special. (M) 9.25 The Office. (PG) 10.05 Peep Show. (M) 10.30 Review With Myles Barlow: Christmas Special. (M) 11.00 Plebs. (M) 11.30 30 Rock. (M) 11.55 The Office. (M) 12.15am The Office. (PG)

12pm Cycling. UCI Track World Cup. Day 3. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 Room For Improvement. 5.00 Surf Patrol. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.30 Mean Mums. (PG) 11.00 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 12am Mighty Planes.

12pm MOVIE: Stuart Little 3: Call Of The Wild. (2005, G) 1.30 Surfing Australia TV. 2.00 Top Gear: The Perfect Road Trip. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Lego Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. (PG) 4.00 Steven Universe. (PG) 4.30 Regular Show. (PG) 5.00 Robot Wars. (PG) 6.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Baywatch. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. (2016, M) 11.05 Big Bang. 11.30 Big Bang. 12am Tattoo Fixers.

12pm MacGyver. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.00 Celebrity Name Game. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Underworld Histories. (M)

12.30pm Cemetery Slum. 1.00 NBA. Philadelphia 76ers v New Orleans Pelicans. Replay. 3.00 NBA. Atlanta Hawks v Los Angeles Lakers. Replay. 5.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 5.10 This Week. 6.10 New Girl. 6.35 Megafactories. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 The X-Files. (MA15+) 9.25 South Park. (M) 9.55 Final Space. (MA15+) 10.20 Escorts. 10.45 Vikings. 11.35 Undressed UK.

12pm Children’s Programs. 5.00 Mustangs FC. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.50 Wishfart! 6.00 Lost In Oz. 6.25 Secret Life Of Boys. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 MOVIE: Blinky Bill: The Movie. (2015, G) 8.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.50 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 9.15 Prisoner Zero. 9.40 WAC. 10.10 Rage. (PG) 11.10 Close.

12pm Inside West Coast Customs. 2.00 Fuel TV. 3.00 Blokesworld. 3.30 MXTV. 4.00 Inside West Coast Customs. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 The Lunch Break. 6.40 Cricket. First Test. Aust v NZ. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 Aussie Pickers. (PG) 10.30 Picked Off. (PG) 11.30 Picker Sisters. 12am Creek To Coast. 12.30 Fuel TV.

12pm Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG) 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 1.55 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Fawlty Towers. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.40 Law & Order: S.V.U. (MA15+) 11.40 Cold Case. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Charmed. (PG) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.00 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.00 Frasier. (PG) 11.00 The Flash. (M) 12am James Corden. (M)

12pm ABC News At Noon. 2.30 Back Roads. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC National News. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 The Drum. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

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12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Aust (ch 2) Story. 1.30 Heywire. 2.00 Call The Midwife. (PG) 3.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 4.00 Think Tank. 5.10 Grand Designs Australia. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Dream Gardens. 8.30 Nigella’s Christmas Table. 9.35 Christmas Sounds Better This Year. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Simply Nigella. 12am Call The Midwife. (PG)

12pm MOVIE: Will You Merry Me? (2008, PG) 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 1. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. 10.30 Modern Family. (PG) 11.00 Behave Yourself. (PG) 12am The Family. (M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Benny & Joon. (1993, PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi. (2017, M) 11.25 Cold Case. (M) 12.15am Harry. (PG)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 8.30 Ambulance Australia. (M) 9.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch. 2.00 Dian Fossey: Secrets In The Mist. (M) 2.55 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4.00 Railway Journeys UK. 4.30 The Story Of God With Morgan Freeman. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Russia To Iran: Across The Wild Frontier. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Bowling For Columbine. (2002, M) 10.40 SBS News. 11.10 Asylum City. (M) 12.05am Greyzone. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.05 Floogals. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Luo Bao Bei. 6.40 Dino Dana. 6.50 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Hey Duggee. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 8.40 Plebs. (M) 9.15 The Office. (PG) 9.55 Great News. (PG) 10.40 Peep Show. (M) 11.05 The League Of Gentlemen. (M) 12.05am 30 Rock. (PG) 12.30 The Office. (PG)

12pm Adventure All Stars. (PG) 1.00 The Chase. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Mighty Planes. 4.30 Room For Improvement. 5.00 Surf Patrol. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Cold Case. (M) 8.30 Without A Trace. (M) 10.30 Mean Mums. (PG) 11.00 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 12am Mighty Planes.

12pm MOVIE: Muppets Take Manhattan. (1984, G) 2.00 Baywatch. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Lego Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. (PG) 4.00 Steven Universe. (PG) 4.30 Regular Show. (PG) 5.00 Robot Wars. (PG) 6.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Baywatch. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Beverly Hills Cop. (1984, M) 10.40 Big Bang. (PG) 11.05 Police Ten 7. (M) 11.35 Jail: Big Texas. (M) 12.05am WWE Smackdown. (MA15+)

12pm MacGyver. (PG) 1.00 WIN News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 ST: Enterprise. (PG) 5.00 ST: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Celebrity Name Game. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 9.25 CSI: Miami. (MA15+) 10.20 CSI: Miami. (M) 11.15 The Mentalist. (M)

12pm NBL. Round 11. Cairns Taipans v Perth Wildcats. 2.00 NBL. Round 11. Adelaide 36ers v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 4.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.10 PBS News. 5.10 If You Are The One. 6.10 New Girl. 6.35 Megafactories. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The X-Files. (MA15+) 9.25 The Bisexual. (MA15+) 10.35 7 Days Of Sex. 11.30 The Feed: Summer Series. 12am Queer As Folk.

12pm Children’s Programs. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.50 Wishfart! 6.00 Lost In Oz. 6.25 Secret Life Of Boys. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. (PG) 8.00 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. (PG) 8.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.50 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 9.15 Prisoner Zero. (PG) 9.40 WAC. 10.05 Rage. (PG) 11.05 Close.

12pm American Pickers. (PG) 1.00 Picked Off. (PG) 2.00 Fuel TV. (PG) 3.00 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG) 5.00 Barter Kings. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Shipping Wars. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Full Custom Garage. (PG) 8.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Bullets For The Dead. (2015, MA15+) 11.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 12am Fuel TV. (PG)

12pm Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Puppy Secrets: First Six Months. 4.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (M) 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Facing...

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Charmed. (PG) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 5.00 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 8.30 Seinfeld. 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Raymond. 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.00 Seinfeld. 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 Evening News. 7.00 The Drum. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.30 7.30. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

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Wednesday

December 18

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Compass. 1.25 QI. 2.00 Simply Nigella. 3.00 Christmas With Poh. 3.30 Hard Quiz. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.10 Grand Designs Aust. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz Celebrity Special. 8.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. 9.30 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 10.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 Tinsel, Tears And Turkeys. 12am Midsomer Murders.

12pm MOVIE: A Taste Of Christmas. (2017, PG) 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2. Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers. 10.30 Modern Family. (PG) 11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) 12am Code Black. (M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: I.Q. (1994, G) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet. (PG) 8.40 Desert Vet. (PG) 9.40 Monster Croc Wrangler. (PG) 10.40 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+) 11.30 Chicago Med. (M) 12.20am Harry. (PG)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Everyday Gourmet Christmas. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown. 8.30 The Montreal Comedy Festival Offensive. (MA15+) 9.30 Carl Barron: Drinking With A Fork. (MA15+) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Dian Fossey: Secrets In The Mist. (M) 3.00 Gypsy Kids: Our Secret World. (PG) 3.50 Railway Journeys UK. 4.30 The Story Of God With Morgan Freeman. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.35 Tony Robinson’s World By Rail. (PG) 8.30 Vikings. 10.20 The Red Line. (M) 11.10 SBS News. 11.45 MOVIE: Monsieur Chocolat. (2016)

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.05 Floogals. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Luo Bao Bei. 6.40 Dino Dana. 6.50 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Hey Duggee. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Black Books. (PG) 8.25 QI. (PG) 8.55 The Office. (PG) 9.40 The Young Offenders. (M) 10.15 QI. (PG) 10.45 30 Rock. (PG) 11.10 The Office. (PG) 11.55 30 Rock. (PG) 12.15am The League Of Gentlemen. (M)

12pm Qld Weekender. 12.30 The Great Day Out. 1.00 The Chase. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Mighty Planes. (PG) 4.30 Last Chance Learners. (PG) 5.00 Surf Patrol. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Criminal Minds. (M) 10.30 Criminal Minds. (MA15+) 11.30 Criminal Minds. (M) 12.30am Mighty Planes. (PG)

12pm Making Of Jumanji: The Next Level. 12.10 MOVIE: Muppets From Space. (1999) 2.00 Baywatch. 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Lego Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. 4.00 Steven Universe. 4.30 Regular Show. 5.00 Robot Wars. 6.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Baywatch. (PG) 8.30 World’s Best Christmas Commercials. (PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Superbad. (2007, MA15+) 11.45 Big Bang. 12.10am Tattoo Fixers.

12pm MacGyver. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: Enterprise. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Celebrity Name Game. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.20 NCIS. (M)

12pm NBL. Round 11. Melbourne United v Sydney Kings. Replay. 2.00 NBL. Round 11. Perth Wildcats v Brisbane Bullets. 4.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.10 PBS News. 5.10 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.10 New Girl. (M) 6.35 Megafactories. (PG) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 The X-Files. (MA15+) 9.25 MOVIE: Saint. (2010) 11.05 MOVIE: Horns. (2013)

12pm Children’s Programs. 5.25 Miraculous. (PG) 5.50 Wishfart! 6.00 Lost In Oz. 6.25 Secret Life Of Boys. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 MOVIE: Mr Stink. (2012, G) 8.00 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. (PG) 8.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.50 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 9.15 Prisoner Zero. (PG) 9.40 WAC. 10.05 Rage. (PG) 11.05 Close.

12pm Bring The Heat. 12.30 Big Bash League. Game 1. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. Replay. 4.00 Fuel TV. 5.00 Barter Kings. 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Shipping Wars. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.00 Family Guy. (M) 10.00 Educators. (MA15+) 10.30 Educators. (M) 11.00 Housos. 11.30 Swift And Shift Couriers. 12am Fuel TV.

12pm Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Puppy Secrets: First Six Months. 4.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (M) 10.40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. 11.40 Cold Case.

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Charmed. (PG) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.00 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 9.00 The Unicorn. (PG) 9.30 The Unicorn. 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

First round. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 3. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Thunder. From GMHBA Stadium, Victoria. 10.30 Modern Family. (PG) 11.00 Chicago Fire. (M) 12am MOVIE: Deranged. (2002, M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: The Cure. (1995, PG) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Race Across The World. (M) 9.50 Travel Guides. (PG) 10.50 World’s Wildest Weather. (PG) 11.45 Cold Case. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate Veg. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Jamie Oliver’s Ultimate Veg. (PG) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

2pm The Tsar And Empress: Secret Letters. (M) 3.00 Inside St Paul’s Cathedral. (PG) 3.55 Railway Journeys UK. 4.30 The Story Of God With Morgan Freeman. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 News. 7.30 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (PG) 8.00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam. (PG) 8.30 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG) 9.25 On Becoming A God In Central Florida. (MA15+) 10.15 SBS News.

12pm Children’s Programs. 6.05 Floogals. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Luo Bao Bei. 6.40 Dino Dana. 6.50 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Hey Duggee. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. (PG) 9.00 Mock The Week. (M) 9.30 The Office. (PG) 10.15 Live At The Apollo. (M) 11.00 Great News. (PG) 11.45 Broad City. (M) 12.10am 30 Rock. (PG) 12.30 The Office. (PG)

12pm My Greek Odyssey. (PG) 1.00 The Chase. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Last Chance Learners. (PG) 5.00 Surf Patrol. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Judge John Deed. (M) 10.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 11.30 Mighty Planes. (PG) 12.30am Surf Patrol.

12pm Survivor: Island Of Idols. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Lego Jurassic World: Legend Of Isla Nublar. (PG) 4.00 Steven Universe. (PG) 4.30 Regular Show. (PG) 5.00 Robot Wars. (PG) 6.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Survivor: Island Of Idols. (PG) 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 11.00 Police Ten 7. (M) 11.30 Jail: Big Texas. (M) 12am WWE Raw. (MA15+)

12pm NBL. Round 11. NZ Breakers v Adelaide 36ers. Replay. 2.00 NBL. Round 11. South East Melbourne Phoenix v Cairns Taipans. Replay. 4.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.10 WorldWatch. 5.40 NBL Slam Highlights Show. 6.10 New Girl. 6.35 Megafactories. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The X-Files. 9.25 Wellington Paranormal. 9.55 Full Frontal. 10.25 Cavendish. 10.50 Cavendish.

12pm Children’s Programs. 5.25 Miraculous. 5.50 Wishfart! (PG) 6.00 Lost In Oz. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 MOVIE: The Boy In The Dress. (2014, G) 8.00 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. (PG) 8.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.55 The Legend Of Korra. (PG) 9.15 Prisoner Zero. 9.40 WAC. 10.05 Rage. (PG) 11.05 Close.

12pm The Grade Cricketer. (PG) 12.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 2. Sydney Sixers v Perth Scorchers. Replay. 4.00 Fuel TV. (PG) 5.00 Barter Kings. (PG) 5.30 American Pickers. (PG) 6.30 Shipping Wars. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Beach Cops. (PG) 8.30 Car Crash TV. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Machete Kills. (2013, MA15+) 11.15 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 12.15am Fuel TV. (PG)

12pm Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 1.55 The Young And The Restless. 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Keeping Up Appearances. 4.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 11.10 What’s Your Emergency? 12.10am MOVIE: The Maggie. (1954)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Charmed. (PG) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 9.00 Emmylou Loves. (PG) 9.30 Courtney Act’s Christmas Extravaganza. (M) 10.30 Will & Grace. (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 Evening News. 7.00 The Drum. 8.00 ABC News Tonight. 9.30 7.30: 2019 Year In Review. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

ABC

ABC COM (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

Thursday

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Adam (ch 2) Hills: The Last Leg. 1.40 Christmas Sounds Better This Year. 3.00 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. 3.30 Hard Quiz. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.10 Grand Designs Aust. 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30: 2019 Year In Review. 8.00 Grand Designs Aust. (PG) 8.50 Call The Midwife. (PG) 10.10 Killing Eve. 10.55 ABC Late News. 11.25 Call The Midwife. 12.25am The Indian Dream Hotel On Tour.

ABC

ABC COM (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7T WO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

December 19 PRIME7 (ch 6)

12pm Golf. Australian PGA Championship.

7T WO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

9GO! (ch 88)

9GEM

(ch 82)

NBN (ch 8)

9GO! (ch 88)

9GEM

(ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD

(ch 51)

PEACH

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WIN (ch 5)

BOLD

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SBS

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SBS VLND

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ABC NEWS

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NO DOGS

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Every Sunday from 7.00am @ Newcastle Showground Please check our websites for details

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DIFFICulTy RaTIng 

What is the name of the US artist best known for his photographs of large groups of nude people?

What is the English translation for the Latin phrase ‘carpe diem’?

What was the first feature film directed by Orson Welles?

Who is the Roman god of war? Sanders, of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame?

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DOWN 1 Person who looks after children (6) 2 Warnings (6) 3 Diaries (8) 4 Old stringed instrument (4) 5 Corridor (10) 6 anglo-Saxon king, – the great (6) 7 Miscreant, malefactor (8) 8 Inverted (8) 13 Cheating on a spouse (9) 16 From the menu (1,2,5) 17 Convey from here to there (8) 18 Travelling bag (8) 21 Type of finch (6) 22 Hose (6) 23 Outer parts of loaves (6) 26 Bitter quarrel (4)

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ACROSS 1 Surgical instrument (7) 5 Tableland (7) 9 Reference book of Roget (9) 10 Mock assault (5) 11 Dining (6) 12 Table of days (8) 14 Clear river bed (6) 15 Dispense, allot (4) 19 Skulk (4) 20 association (6) 24 Ponder (8) 25 long-distance racehorse (6) 27 latin (5) 28 users (9) 29 Manors (7) 30 garments (7)

no. 3682

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2012

7 6 2 1 4 3 9 8 5

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

Tetum and what other language are the two official languages of East Timor?

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super sudoku

10. What is the first name of Colonel

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Kansas City is the capital of which US state?

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The axel is a technique in which winter sport?

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What was the highest rating broadcast on Australian TV in the year 2000?

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Maccabi Haifa F.C. is a soccer club from which country?

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Brain busters: 1. Israel 2. The opening ceremony of the Sydney Olympics 3. Figure skating 4. Missouri 5. Portuguese 6. Spencer Tunick 7. Seize the day 8. Citizen Kane (1941) 9. Mars 10. Harland

brain busters

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celebrity birthday BILLIE EILISH 18 December 2001

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Billie’s intuitive powers and spiritual beliefs will be at peak power. Although her ideals may not be appreciated by everyone she encounters, she will discover stronger selfbelief. By developing the power of conviction and self-discipline, she will find a greater sense of inner balance. She must learn to let go of past emotional issues to improve her life and her personal relationships. This might mean severing ties with the some of the people who are in her life now.

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

The full moon on the 12th is

The focus continues to be on your family or loved ones this month. Passions that have been kept secret or under wraps will no longer be hidden. The full moon on the 12th warns you to take some time for rest and recuperation otherwise you’re going to be exhausted.

The full moon on the 12th indicates that something you buy online may be faulty or something is missing, so you may prefer to buy from local bricks and mortar retailers. There will be more dealings with your mother or older female relatives this month.

The full moon on the 12th indicates that Murphy’s Law is going to be in action at work and you need to be careful of something going wrong at the most inconvenient moment! At times like these, it’s important to keep calm and seek wise counsel from experienced colleagues.

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

There will be a re-connection with siblings and relatives, especially cousins or those on the same wavelength as yourself. The full moon on the 12th indicates a need to be careful of breaking any laws, even minor ones, as it’s highly likely you will get caught.

indicating a need to be more attentive on the roads. Whilst it may be convenient to drink and drive or to put your foot down, it’s dangerous, illegal and you’re likely to be caught, so be more accountable and responsible.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY The full moon on the 12th warns you to be careful of your hardearned cash. Be certain when you’re out and about that you know where your valuables are at all times. This is the time of the year when light fingers go to work!

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE Health or legal matters could enter your private life. The full moon on the 12th falls directly in your sign and is a stress factor indicating that your home may start to resemble something of a battle ground. Do your best not to be drawn into other people’s dramas.

The full moon on the 12th indicates that you need to be careful of how you deal with your closest friends if you don’t want to lose one of them. It’s important for you to be more conscious of your speech and actions, to be honest yet tactful and considerate.

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT The full moon on the 12th is warning to be careful of treading on the toes or egos of others at work, especially your bosses or colleagues whose opinion and reputation you value. Offer your suggestions or opinions on a work matter only if asked for them.

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC The full moon on the 12th indicates that troubles or disagreements with loved ones are likely, especially if their demands or expectations are excessive. You might need to manage their expectations. If you are not buying a property, you might refurbish the one you’re living in.

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AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB The full moon on the 12th indicates that you need to be careful of overindulging in too much alcohol or food. There may be some kind of secret relationship going on, such as keeping in touch with a black sheep relative that the rest of the family ignores.

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR At work, you will have to work in cooperation with and possibly in charge of others, you cannot achieve much on your own. The full moon on the 12th indicates that you may need the services of your local handyman or plumber as something will need to be repaired at home.

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PHONE SHARON 0437690037

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

To book your space, call Kathy on 02 4037 4031

•

To get your business listed in the Trades & Services Guide,

call Kathy on 02 4037 4031

NW0303

NW0062

jack_shaz@bigpond.com www.jacksgardeningandmowing.com.au

LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

0412 661 106

Lic. No. 309441C

JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING

DECLUTTERING

Cleaning Downsizing Decluttering one room at a time Deceased Estate Decluttering

Servicing in • Newcastle • Lake Macquarie • Maitland • Port Stephens

GARDENING

• Decks and cladding • Roofs • Quotes/hourly hire

Handyman Dave 52

• • • • •

PRO-CONCRETING

Mick Dunley

EXPERIENCE

Service include (Domestic):

NW0245

Servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

15 YEARS

CONCRETING

Extensions Renovations Decks

NW0227

NW0399

NW0070

Daniel Curran - Senior Technician info@danscomputers.com.au www.danscomputers.com.au

B.L.N.179648C

PH KEN 0402 764 774

Over 30 years experience No job to small Free no obligation quote

“Reliable & On-Time”

> Computer Repairs & Upgrades > Computer Tuition > Friendly & Affordable Help

Call 0431 331 605

CARPENTRY DECKING

Licenced Electrician Quality Work Guaranteed Pensioner Discounts

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service

FREE QUOTES • ALL AREAS

• Renovations • Doors • Windows

0429 696 215

Computer Problems?

Over 40 years experience | all tradies fully licensed

CARPENTRY & MAINTENANCE

PLEASE PHONE PETER BERGHOFER

COMPUTER REPAIRS

Extensions • Renovations • Decks • Pergolas • Bathrooms • Laundries • Carpentry Gyprocking • Plumbing • Electrical • Painting

Free Quotes

• Licensed, Experienced and reliable • All types of Electrical work including rewires Lic No EC38503

✓ Regular cleaning ✓ Spring cleaning ✓ Window cleaning ✓ Once off cleaning and more! ✓ End of lease

NW0985

No job too big or small! FREE quotes! Honest + reliable service!

NW0013

Lic 297378C

*NEW HOMES extensions renovations *Maintenance *all aspects of building

NW0001

BUILDERS

Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

To book your space, email admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

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BACK

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Trades & Services Guide

Quality

PAINTER HANDYman

ALL TRADES 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

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

www.souljoinery.com

Alexander Handyman Services

MG PLASTERING Qualified in all aspects of

.com.au

Jeff Alexander

ph. 0448 980 180 or 02 4945 1465

HOME MAINTENANCE 130004

VERSION#

CLIENT NAME:

– NO JOB TOO SMALL – Patch-up specialists.

PHONE MICK 0419 977 039 Lic 251316c

“we show up” Same day quotes 7 year guarantee

jeffreywalexander@hotmail.com

JOB#

GYPROCK AND PLASTERING

FREE QUOTES!

NW0088

• No job to big or too small • Residential and Commercial • Specialising in Home sale Preparation

Paul

PLUMBING

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

AMEND & REPROOF

Re-paints & new work Dulux premium paints Reasonable prices Industrial - commercial - Domestic

IMPORTANT NOTE: IF PRINTED, SCANNED AND SIGNED, OR RETURNED WITH AN EMAIL THAT STATES ARTWORK IS “APPROVED”, THIS DOCUMENT WILL SERVE AS AN ORDER TO SEND THE DESIGN TO PRODUCTION. NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE ONCE AN APPROVAL IS RECEIVED. THE CLIENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CHECKING ALL SPELLING, LAYOUT AND CONTACT DETAILS ARE CORRECT. COLOURS MAY VARY DEPENDING ON THE DEVICE OR PRINTER USED TO CHECK YOUR PROOF. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT COLOUR PLEASE CONTACT US PRIOR TO SENDING YOUR APPROVAL.

DATE

ALL AREAS Ph/Fax: 4958 1658 Pensioner discounts Lic No. L3569 No job too big or small

0406 473 572

Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs Sliding Door, Window & Wardrobe Repairs

02 4023 7547 02 4023 7547

www.justsliders.com.au www.justsliders.com.au

To get your business listed

call 02 4037 4031

11.7.16

Mob: 0418 686 472

CALL DAVE

AFFORDABLE PLUMBING NW0037

ABN 25167916145

OK TO PRINT Plumber • Drainer • Gasfitter Water saver specialists • Taps • Toilets

Dave Knight

SIGNED

instylepainting.com.au

Keith Minton

PLASTERING & GYPROCK

instyle painting

HANDYMAN

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677 Lic No: 18545C

PAINTING

NW0062

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

ABN 3514 402 2766

LIC 230415C

Over 30 Years Painting Experience NW1219

0408 622 418

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

0413 099 130

Gold Lic. No. 436c

NW0058

GUTTERING

Ken Huﬀ

CWM0113

CUPBOARD ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS

NW1100

Visit our showroom at: Unit 1, 49 Pendlebury Road, Cardiff F: 4956 7477 | E: integralglass@bigpond.com | www.integralglass.com.au

Taps and toilet repairs from $59

NW0132

NW0073-V10

50 YEAR’S PAINTING THE TOWN

Don’t just get the job done, get it done right!

NEW DOORS & BENCHTOPS

GLASS SPLASHBACK SPECIALIST

Lic L10548

Bel-Air

KITCHEN FACELIFT SPECIALIST

Locally owned & operated with 20 years experience

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

PAINTING

KITCHENS

GLASS SPLASHBACKS

We beat any written quotes!

Blocked drains from $59

100% WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEE - 100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

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

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED · ABN 72628005612 · Lic No 263543C

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Trades & Services Guide

CARDIFF

Lic L10548

---------- Palm Specialist ----------

• Stump service • Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning • Arborist • Prompt reliable service

• All roof repairs & renewal

39 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Lic no 112440c

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

NW0063

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

BTS TREE SERVICES

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING

PLUMBING

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

TREE SERVICES

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone Ian: 4948 6551

NW0054

Big or small, we do it all!

ROOFING

NW1321

PLUMBING

benny57@bigpond.net.au

RUBBISH REMOVALS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

SENIORS PLUMBING

Tap and Toilet Repairs

Hot water repairs

Pensioner and senior discount

0449 540 900

SD & L

REPAIRS

Serving TH

NW0923

Dennis 0412 453 317 • METAL ROOFING SPECIALIST • FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED • NEW GUTTERING INSTALLATION • QUALITY BLUESCOPE STEEL • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • CUSTOM FOLDED FLASHINGS • LEAF PROTECTION

EMAIL: oziwirooﬁ ng@gmail.com

Lic No: 261305C

NW0078

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

HUNTER’S LEADING TREE SERVICES PROVIDER

0419 289 223

Call Shelley the Tree Lady! ALL ASPECTS OF TREE SERVICES INCLUDING:

To get your business listed

call 02 4037 4031 54

Pensioner Discounts Reliable and Friendly Service

WATERPROOFING Water proofing specialists

Jeff 0457 208 850 Matt 0434 661 200 • • • • • • •

Quality membranes Internal & external waterproofing Decks & balconies Retaining wall Ponds & planter box External joint sealing Negative pressure membrane

Hipressure247@gmail.com

Licence no 259450C

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

Professional Qualified Insured NW1363

FR QUOEE TE

www.oziwi.com.au

Tree Lopping specialists

Lic. No. 73493C

ABN 81074132933

Fully Insured Free Quotes

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

TREE SERVICES

LTITUDE

All Aspects of Tree Work

STEWART MOLS – Proprietor

NW1400-V8

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

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

RUBBISH REMOVAL

0418 685 761 • 4958 2756

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

ABLE tree services

• DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING • EXCAVATIONS

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

for a free no obligation quote

ALL RUBBISH REMOVED

ROOFING

ROOF

Call Kristy on 0432 695 430 or 0422 442 284

NW0031

Blocked Drains

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

E HUNTER

Emergency Plumbing 24/7

FREE QUOTES!

NW1356

Plumbing services we provide

•All areas •All kinds of rubbish •7 Day Service •All removed •Prompt Reliable Service •In Business 25 years NW0015

25% OFF PENSIONER AND SENIOR DISCOUNT

Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance

NW1293

Free CCTV inspection with every Blocked drain

• Removal/Pruning • Emergency & School Work • Tree Transplanting

• Stump Grinding • Block and Land Clearing • Reports and more...

www.branchmanagement.com.au | ABN 98096 011 040

NW0723

Lic No 263543C

Newcastle Weekly competition winners The winners in our latest round of competition draws are: Santa Fun Run: Andrew Passlow; Rose Watson Holly Jolly: Susan Ferguson Paradox Pack: Linda Wyncoll

NW00114

My favourite things

CARROTS I love the smell of carrots! Purple, white or orange, doesn’t matter – although orange is the most popular.

FAMILY There have been many much-loved snowmen, women and children across the centuries. More recently, Olaf (my third cousin twice removed) has become quite famous for his antics in Frozen.

SNOW

Photo iStock

While up to 60% of the human adult body is water, basically 100% of a snow person’s body is snow (crystalline flakes of frozen water). As Dean Martin crooned back in the day: “Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!” I can’t get enough of the cold, white stuff.

Frosty the Snowman Older distant cousin of Olaf (made famous through Disney’s Frozen franchise), Frosty has been a perennial favourite since Gene Autry first sang about him in the early 1950s. An animated 1969 Christmas television special catapulted him to even greater fame. Having moved from North America to the North Pole to be safe from melting, Frosty is hopeful of remaining safe from climate change if humans can collectively do all they can to help protect planet Earth.

WINTER It’s the most wonderful time of the year; particularly here in the North Pole where winter is the most enchanting season.

KNITTING I took up knitting after being captivated by kind humans leaving colourful scarves around the “necks” (area between smaller head snowball and bigger body snowball) of my fellow snowmen, women and children. Strengthens my twiggy arms and stimulates my frozen brain.

Over 55s luxury villas

MARMONG WATERS

Holiday Closure: Our sales office will be closed from midday 24 December, reopening on the 7th January. Wishing you happy holidays – from all at Marmong Waters! DISPLAY VILLAS OPEN NOW Tues - Sat 9am - 4pm PREMIER OVER 55s LIVING

CALL TRACEY

0410 338 367

ALL VILLAS SINGLE LEVEL • 2 or 3 bedrooms • Single or double garage • Upper or lower villa • Community Centre • Heated pool and gym • Walk to Lake Macquarie

sales@marmongwaters.com.au • www.marmongwaters.com.au • fb 79 Marmong Street Booragul NSW (Near Marmong Point, Lake Macquarie)