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I’ve been on guard as soon as night falls. For the best part of three weeks, I have decided it is necessary to plonk myself in front of the television armed with a can of insect repellent, spraying and swatting the giant and aggressive mosquitoes as they storm through any door that is opened for a mere millisecond. My experience is not uncommon and, while my housemate seems to think I’m being a bit dramatic, many repellent suppliers are struggling to keep up with customer demand.

We’ve got some tips from a Hunter New England Health physician on the ongoing, but not unprecedented, onslaught, as well as a warning of the potential dangers to your four-legged friends, on pages 8 and 9.

Meanwhile, our cover star this week, Novocastrian Hannah Indigo, is one of many talented performers who will be on show during the fifth edition of the Newcastle Fringe Festival.

The festival, which goes from 18 to 22 March, aims to cater for all interests and will include comedy, theatre, children’s theatre, music, dance, cabaret and circus. You’ll also find coverage inside on a new disability first aid course; the impact of an iconic brand’s demise on the region’s surf lifesaving clubs; and one man’s 1,800-kilometre solo bike ride to raise funds for Lifeline.

- Ben Murphy

New first aid course’s vital role Program assists people with a disability

More police hit the streets High-visibility unit aims to make region safer

Mosquito mayhem in the Hunter Repellent suppliers struggle with demand

Step in the right direction Employment initiative for female athletes

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news New life saving program launches in Newcastle A new disability first aid course could be the difference between life and death.

The course uses basic first aid principles and adapts them to situations an individual living with disability may face so carers can be equipped to respond.

Disability First Aid Director Joel Robinson said he created the course because of the amount of queries he received.

“I kept getting questions about helping someone who has a disability and how those first aid principles apply, and I didn’t actually have the answers for them,” he said.

The former paramedic added that in regular courses participants are not taught how to adapt first aid skills to situations where the patient has mobility or cognitive issues.

“When we teach normal first aid, we show people how to assist someone who is choking and the assumption is that they are standing up; they’ve jumped up from a dining table and are choking on a bit of food,” he said.

“What [Disability First Aid] does is go ‘alright we’re going to take these principles and adapt them to someone who is in a wheelchair and can’t get up’.”

He said learning these skills was vital, particularly for disability carers, because there was only a small window to save a person’s life.

Essential Skills Associate Director Dee Cooke and Disability First Aid Director Joel Robinson.

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mandatory requirement for people working in the disability sector,” Mr Robinson said.

“People are dying unnecessarily from basic things like choking on food when they are in the bed and the skill gap there is something we are trying to fill.

“The technique can be lifesaving.”

The course, which costs $250, is

Developed and launched in Newcastle, the program is the only one of its kind in the country and involves a full day of training and a one to two-hour online component.

“We’re hoping this becomes a

offered at Essential Skills Training and Recruitment in Warabrook (Unit1/3 Warabrook Boulevard).

All participants must have a first aid certificate. The next training date is Tuesday 17 March. To enrol in a course, or for more information, email info@essentialskills.com.au or call 4961 0016.

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news More police hit the streets Six police officers are set to make Newcastle and the Hunter Region safer.

The Northern High-Visibility Police (HVP) Unit, deployed last month, aims to prevent, disrupt and respond to crime by undertaking high-visibility patrols of crime hotspots.

Northern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell APM, said the highvisibility teams would provide a reassuring presence on Hunter and Central Coast streets.

He added that the new unit would play a key role in disrupting crime and anti-social behaviour and deal with a wide variety of criminal and social disorder offences.

“High-visibility policing is a crucial element of regional policing – we want our communities to know we are there in numbers to protect

and support them 24/7,” Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.

“Local policing is at the heart of any regional community, and the HVP Unit is designed to increase overall confidence for all members of the community by addressing any concerns from retail owners, to visitors, to residents and workers.

“The Northern HVP Unit will have the ability to be deployed wherever our demand and need is.”

The team will collaborate with district police in terms of preventing and responding to crime.

“People want to feel safe and secure and this is what this team’s primary focus is about,” Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.

The unit will be rolled out at events and areas where there are large crowds and will work towards increasing community engagement.

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The six officers who are assigned to the new Northern High-Visibility Police Unit.

available to engage with the public – we want you to come up and talk to them, tell them what is happening in your neighbourhood,” he added.

“By targeting crime with more boots on the ground and in a highlyvisible manner, it’s hoped offenders will have second thoughts before breaking the law.”

It was announced last January that 100 new officers were set to be a part of the HVP teams, which would be stationed at five regions

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news Mosquito mayhem leaves region itching, prompts warning over threat to pets While recent rains were a blessing for droughtravaged farmers, for city-dwellers it has meant an onslaught of backyard mosquitoes.

The unwanted creatures are now humming across the Hunter Region in vast numbers, with many repellent suppliers struggling to keep up with customer demand.

Despite the lack of any confirmed increase in numbers, Hunter New England Public Health physician Dr Tony Merritt said the sheer volume of the pesky parasite was not unprecedented.

“From time to time we have these perfect conditions for them and it’s no surprise they’re breeding in high numbers at the moment,” he said.

“The larvae were ready to go and the water from recent rains, high tides and now warm temperatures have made it perfect conditions for them all along the east coast.”

During the warmer months, mosquitos may only take a week to develop from egg to adult.

Adult mosquitoes generally only live for up to three weeks but during this time the female requires blood from an animal or human to assist the development of her eggs.

It is only the female mosquito that bites.

Dr Merritt said, although it was tiresome protecting against bites, relief may be imminent.

“It will settle,” he said.

He added that repellent, clothing and avoiding sunrise and sunset was the most effective means of protection.

“I can’t speculate on what it is they prefer but I think if you’re covered up and sprayed with repellent and the person next to you isn’t then they will tend to get bitten more,” he said.

“Physically cover up, don’t go out at peak times such as dawn and dusk, which are the worst biting times, and reapply if you’re out for long periods of time.”

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Dr Tony Merritt with a mosquito on his left cheek.

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was the first line of defence.

“Mosquitoes need standing water to complete their life cycle,” he said.

“Prevent them coming inside your home by making sure doors and screens are in good condition and check your garden’s not providing areas where water can pool,

like tyres, pot plants, bins and bottles.”

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Meanwhile, our four-legged friends have been suffering in silence.

As we’ve swatted and sprayed the pesky mites to pause their hum, Fletcher Veterinary nurse Nikki Watson said we’ve ignored our vulnerable pals.

Ms Watson is now warning Novocastrians of how lifethreatening mosquitos can be.

“During these warmer, humid months between February and April, we see an emergence of mosquitoes and, with that, mosquito-transmitted diseases to our pets,” she said.

Heartworm and myxomatosis are two diseases that can be transmitted to pets.

“Both of these are deadly to pets,” Ms Watson said.

Mosquitoes have been directly

responsible for more than 490 cases of heartworm in dogs in Australia since 2014.

“The larvae of the worm is carried by a mosquito from an infected dog to another dog, where the parasite lodges into the arteries of the new host’s heart and grows to large lengths,” Ms Watson said.

“This eventually becomes fatal to the dog.”

She added that dogs were not the only pets at risk.

“Between February and March last year, we had to euthanise a large number of pet rabbits due to [myxomatosis] and we see this pattern arise each year,” she said.

“There is no vaccination to protect pet rabbits against the virus, however, we urge our clients to protect their pets by keeping them in mozzie-proof hutches and keeping them inside during the high-mosquito times of dusk and dawn.”

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news Iconic brand to banish from Australia’s beaches

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Hunter Surf Life Saving clubs are set to farewell a major sponsor this year.

By the end of 2020, the Holden and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) partnership will end following General Motors’ retirement of the Holden brand in both Australia and New Zealand.

Hunter Surf Lifesaving Chief Executive Rhonda Scruton said the loss was a major blow for the region. “[It’s] really disappointing to lose any major

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sponsorship – this sponsorship allowed Hunter Branch duty officers to have a fully fitted out emergency vehicle to attend at all 13 clubs when needed in rescues,” she said.

“As a not-for-profit organisation, we are totally reliant on sponsorships to supply big-ticket vital rescue equipment, including emergency vehicles, IRBs [Inflatable Rescue Boats] and ATVs [AllTerrain Vehicles].”

Ms Scruton said the withdrawal of funding was most disheartening because of the services these clubs provided to the community and their members.

“We are the unsung heroes that protect beaches from September to April every year,” she said.

“We train, we educate, [and] we develop youth [and have done] this quietly for the past 112 years, all for free.”

The Hunter Branch has 8,000 members throughout its 13 clubs.

SLSA President Graham Ford said the entire group was reeling from the disappointment of losing one of its three major sponsors.

“Our three-year national partnership with Holden Australia will not be extended following General Motors decision this week to cease trading in Australia and New Zealand at the end of this year,” he said.

“SLSA was advised just prior to the public announcement by Holden management on Monday 17 February that they would cease vehicle sales, design and engineering, following a detailed analysis of the investment required for Holden to be competitive beyond the current generation of products.

“SLSA is saddened to see such an iconic Australian company in this situation and is disappointed that this means we will not be able to continue what has been a positive and productive partnership of mutual benefit.”

Mr Ford added that SLSA, which consists of almost 174,000 members, was actively searching for a new sponsor.

He said Holden had provided reassurance it would honour its existing agreement, scheduled to finish at the end of this calendar year.

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Rathmines Park’s makeover Rathmines Park will undergo a makeover after Lake Macquarie City Council placed its plans for the site on public exhibition.

The council’s plans include the former RAAF seaplane base and its surviving buildings, as well as sports grounds, parkland, playgrounds and the lake foreshore.

Recreation and Land Planning Coordinator, Stephen Prince, said the council was moving into its second phase of development for a Master Plan and Plan of Management for Rathmines Park.

“Last year, we engaged the community to find out how they used the park, and to get their ideas about how we could improve the space into the future,” he said.

“The outcomes from those engagement activities, as well as recommendations from our Conservation Management Plan

adopted last year, have been used to inform the draft Concept Master Plans for the park.

“I encourage the community to view the accompanying Issues and Opportunities Paper, which outlines ideas within the draft Master Concept Plans.”

The draft concept plans include improvements to recreation and sports facilities, improved access, new landscaping and vegetation, and enhanced interpretation of the site’s military and Aboriginal history.

The council will host two drop-in sessions today (Thursday 5 March), with project staff on-site to provide further information and collect community feedback. The drop-in sessions will be at Rathmines shops from 12pm to 2pm, and from 3pm to 5pm at Rathmines Park. Go to lakemac.com.au for more.

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news Development boom shows no sign of slowing down Get involved

Community Consultation Blackbutt Village, Orchardtown Road, New Lambton City of Newcastle is planning to revitalise Blackbutt Village local centre.

Join us at a community co-design workshop or view the draft concept plan and provide feedback on our website. The draft plan proposes pedestrian, cycle and traffic safety improvements and enhancements to public open space.

Workshop details: 9.30am – 12pm, Saturday 28 March, 2020 Blackbutt Hotel (Please register on our website) The draft Blackbutt Village, Orchardtown Road Public Domain and Traffic Plan is on Public Exhibition until 9 April, 2020. newcastle.nsw.gov.au/exhibition

Lake Macquarie’s development boom continues to scale new heights, with almost $1.6 billion worth of development approved across the city last year.

The council’s chief executive Morven Cameron said that, while the overall number of determined Development Applications (DAs) fell slightly, their value increased from $1.2 billion in 2018 to more than $1.5 billion in 2019.

“To support our city’s growth, we need greater housing choice, more jobs and new community infrastructure,” Ms Cameron said.

“Approving appropriate development is the first step towards achieving those goals.”

The 2019 calendar year saw a record 1,042 residential lots

released to the market in Lake Macquarie.

Cameron Park, Morisset Park and Toronto were the top three suburbs in terms of the total value of DAs approved.

Last year also marked the start of major new residential releases at Wyee and on the former Pasminco site at Boolaroo.

Ms Cameron, who spoke last week at an Urban Development Institute of Australia function, said the council was on track to deliver more than $110 million in capital works this financial year, with 10% funded by development contributions.

“We are continuing to work with the development industry and other stakeholders to increase this spend,” she said.

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news One man’s crusade to make a difference There are eight deaths by suicide in Australia every single day.

Ian Kidd wants this to change.

On Monday 30 March, the 64-year-old will embark on a solo 1,800-kilometre bike ride from Lake Eyre to Mount Kosciuszko.

The Hunter resident is taking on the challenge in a bid to raise money for his local Lifeline centre.

It’s a cause close to his heart as he has struggled with his own mental health for many years.

Mr Kidd was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following the tragic death of three youths who he had been relatively close to, and the death of another who he had unsuccessfully performed CPR on.

They had taken their own lives.

A medically retired teacher, cycling has played a major role in his survival.

“I’m on a bit of crusade to get my life back together,” he said.

“In 2018, I was at a really low point and things have been on the up since then.”

His ride, titled From the Lowest Point, is symbolic of his battle and the battle of others.

“I will be travelling from Australia’s lowest point (in altitude) to its highest,” he said.

“This, in some small way, is meant to be symbolic of my struggles and the struggles of others with mental health.”

He added that he hoped his journey would bring awareness to the importance of mental health services and seeking help.

According to Mr Kidd, mental health and mental illness are still taboo topics.

He believes people must become more accepting of them to open

a dialogue. “A lot of people are scared of the topic,” he said.

“You mention mental health or mental illness and people just hide but if people are open about it and people are accepting it makes it so much easier.”

Mr Kidd hopes to raise $7,100 to cover the cost of 100 face-toface counselling sessions, which are available to the community at no cost through the Lifeline Counselling Service.

Lifeline Direct’s Karissa Lewis said they were very grateful to Mr Kidd.

She added that the funds raised would make a real difference to the local community.

“We are absolutely desperate for funding,” she said.

“These vital services have to remain.”

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news Shooting for the stars amid unique sporting opportunity Cassidy McLean dreamt of playing professional basketball from a very early age.

She has already achieved that goal but, sadly, the 20-year-old’s career does not pay enough to cover all her living expenses.

The talented athlete, who is preparing to make her debut in the National Basketball League’s offseason, must work part-time to help supplement her income.

“The commitment we make to our sport is huge,” Ms McLean said.

“We train daily, travel to play games, and often spend hours each day in the gym.

“Add on the community involvement that’s part of the job, and which we love to do, and it’s difficult to be able to make time for a job that could bring in the money to

cover rent, groceries and bills.”

The battle to balance payslips in sport has long divided the sexes but a Newcastle initiative is taking on the mammoth task of trying.

Property Solutions 101 Director Kylie Frearson and The Marketing GP’s Holly Martin have joined forces to launch Sporting Chance Collective. The unique employment opportunity involves training professional female athletes in the art of social media and marketing practices for small business.

Property Solutions 101 director Kylie Frearson said, although women had become more visible in sports in recent years, there was still a desperate need to close the pay gap between male and female athletes.

“My understanding is that a

Inaugural Sporting Chance Collective athlete Cassidy McLean and Property Solutions 101’s Kylie Frearson. Photo: Peter Stoop

female basketball player in the Australian Women’s Basketball League earns a minimum of $13,000 a year,” she said.

“That’s $250 a week before tax and barely enough to cover the cost of their rent, let alone groceries and bills.

“Their male counterparts at the same professional basketball level and holding a bench warming position on the team with little, if any, court time, get a minimum of

about $58,000 a year.

“That’s a difference of more than 400%.”

Ms Martin said, while they couldn’t change salary levels, this initiative was a step in the right direction.

“We can’t change the salary, so this is our way of making a change in this space and we hope it has a flowon effect throughout the community,” she said.

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Nikolai Topor-Stanley, second from right, celebrates his stunning goal with teammates and fans at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images

Jets soar past premiers Veteran defender Nikolai ToporStanley smashed home a screamer to send Newcastle on its way to a 2-1 win over Perth at McDonald Jones Stadium on Saturday.

The 34-year-old unleashed a left-foot pile driver into the top corner of the goal in the 12th minute of the round 21 clash to

spark wild celebrations among teammates and the home fans.

However, third-placed Perth soon found an equaliser via a penalty when the Jets’ 250-game milestone man Nigel Boogaard blocked Joel Chianese’s cutback with his arm.

Glory midfielder Neil Kilkenny

made no mistake from the spot, sending Newcastle goalkeeper Lewis Italiano the wrong way to draw his side level.

Despite the setback, the Jets managed to regain control in the second period after the introduction of new signing Bernie Ibini and star man Wes Hoolahan off the bench.

The Jets then found a winner in the 74th minute when a cross landed at the feet of Roy O’Donovan, who swept the ball past Glory keeper Liam Reddy.

Newcastle is now undefeated in its last five matches since a 2-1 loss to Wellington in late January, with the streak including three draws and two wins.

The Jets will travel to Adelaide on Sunday 15 March, with the clash due to kick off at 6pm, before returning home to face Wellington on Sunday 22 March from 4pm.

One-sided trial Newcastle crushed an undermanned Sydney Roosters outfit 58-0 at Central Coast Stadium on Saturday in a promising sign ahead of the 2020 NRL season.

The Knights posted three unanswered tries in the first period before bagging another seven in the second half.

Sydney named its squad, which was bereft of any premiership experience, just two days after returning from beating English Super League side St Helens 20-12 in the World Club Challenge.

In contrast, Newcastle picked a strong side that included the likes of Kalyn Ponga, Mitchell Pearce and David Klemmer. The confidenceboosting victory comes as the Knights prepare for a return to NRL action. Round one will see the club tackle the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday 14 March from 3pm at McDonald Jones Stadium.

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Digestive health a hot topic From Kombucha to Kimchi, digestive health is a hot topic in the wellbeing sphere. But how can we sort fact from fiction? What does the science say? A community seminar at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (Lot 1, Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights) will take you

Ocean film festival docks in Newcastle

inside the gut. Hear from worldleading experts in gut health about the microbiome, digestion and the delicate relationship between gut health and mental health. The seminar is on Thursday 26 March from 5pm to 8pm. Go to hmri.org.au/ events to register.

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

Community charity organisation Mums’ Cottage is hosting a movie night from 6.30pm on Thursday 2 April at Lake Cinema Boolaroo (62 Main Road, Boolaroo). There will be raffles, lucky door prizes, stalls, nibbles and drinks. Numbers

Newcastle ocean lovers can dip a toe in the ocean without getting wet as the world-class Ocean Film Festival sets sail. Immensely popular across the globe, it has never forgotten its local roots, with two of the seven films in the line-up coming from Australian independent

filmmakers. Founded seven years ago in Sydney, the festival is now seen more than 100 times across 10 countries. The festival docks in Newcastle at Event Cinemas Kotara on Thursday 19 March from 7pm.

Visit oceanfilmfestivalaustralia.com. au for more.

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Mike Coddington, Ange Bevan

Lisa Tierney, Sally Coddington, Helga Smit

are limited, so get in quick and help Mums’ Cottage raise funds to continue its valuable work. The feature movie, Military Wives, will start at 7pm. Cost is $15 each and must be pre-purchased from Mums’ Cottage by phoning 4953 4105.

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Concert promotes important work Rotary District 9670 will present the Australian Army Band Newcastle during a concert from 7.30pm on Friday 20 March at Belmont 16s (The Parade, Belmont) to support the work of Integra Service Dogs Australia (ISDA). The ISDA is a Canberra-based

not-for-profit organisation and works with veterans and first responders and their families suffering from PTSD by enriching lives through highly trained Labrador dogs. Tickets for the concert are $25 per person and are available at trybooking.com/BHYXG.

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At Teman, we believe everyone deserves to enjoy their life and have access to a lifestyle that brings them contentment and happiness as they grow older.

We strive to lead the way in equality and fairness in mature-age living, and pride ourselves on being a friendly organisation with aspiration to create the most welcoming, service-led villages in Australia.

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at home in nature If you’re after a beautiful, friendly, affordable place to start enjoying your retirement, Rosedale Cooranbong might be for you. Sitting right between the Watagan Mountains and Lake Macquarie, come and enjoy the natural outlook, simple way of life and genuine people in our community.

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Live surrounded by friends at Closebourne Village Visit Closebourne Village to discover a welcoming group of residents and resort style facilities and where you can entertain your friends and make new ones.

Discover the Grand Tea Room, library, pool room and bar in the beautifully restored Morpeth House, and the indoor heated pool and gym. The refurbished chapel and picturesque courtyard are popular functions spaces for residents and their private functions, and the grounds of Closebourne provides an abundance of fresh air and country vistas.

Call 1800 550 550 to book a tour of this magnificent village, and to tour available villas for sale.

Ask our Sales Manager about $10,000 off selected villas.**

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Phone 1800 550 550 for more information and to book an inspection. *Applies to certain villas only. Terms and Conditions apply. Visit www.retirementbylendlease.com.au/livefeefree for details

**Applies to selected villas only. Pricing and availability correct at time of printing but subject to change without notice.

Information about services and facilities is correct at time of printing but subject to change. You may have to pay a departure fee when you leave this village. You may have to share any capital gains received with the operator of this village. Photographs are for illustrative purposes and may depict items not provided by Lendlease, like furniture.

March 2020. Published by Lendlease RL Realty (NSW) Pty Ltd ABN 27 138 535 823.

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AVEO NEWCASTLE Experience retirement living at its best.

Aveo Newcastle is set to officially unveil its third stage of development on Saturday 28 March.

Comprising 37 new retirement villas with golf course frontage and lake views, these new homes will allow you to live the retirement lifestyle you have always wanted.

You are invited to celebrate the unveiling at Aveo Newcastle’s Open Day event on Saturday 28 March from 2pm to 4pm at Aveo Newcastle.

Come along and enjoy a festive afternoon of delicious food and wine, live music and tours of the brand new retirement display villas.

To find out more, please visit aveo.com.au/newcastle or call 02 4064 5700.

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CAMERON GLEN VILLAGE Thinking of downsizing from your family home into something requiring far less maintenance? Cameron Glen Supported Living Village is your answer.

Living at Cameron Glen provides you freedom to enjoy your retirement years and, when the time comes, our care staff are on hand to support and assist you with your ever-changing needs. We offer all levels of assistance, tailored to your requirements.

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MORPETH GARDENS The gates are open for business…and sites are filling up FAST! Let us introduce you to Morpeth Gardens: The vision of downsizing with affordable housing in the lower Hunter Area made real. Now you can finally own your own home and feel safe and secure whilst staying close to your family and friends or just relocating from far away.

Opened in early 2019, Morpeth Gardens is a growing resort-style community established in the historic township of Morpeth by experienced Hunter developer Hilton Grugeon.

To assist in making his project come to fruition is long time industry leader Paul Turner, alongside Urban Modular, who has proved their expertise in design and construction of your new home while meeting your financial needs.

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The consortium selected Urban Modular to construct the homes to meet an above industry standard, so you can be assured from the block of land, to the finishing interior touches, your new home will meet all your needs. The biggest advantages of Landlease living is there are no entry or exit fees; you own your own home and keep 100% of the capital gain.

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The potential is only rising from here, as there are already 25 homes onsite, with a total of over 210 homes to be located at Morpeth Gardens. Mr Grugeon believes that as the village grows, it will also benefit the devoted small businesses in the area that have been here for generations like the Coffee shops, butcher and baker just to name a few.

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170g uncooked bacon, diced 280g elbow macaroni 2/3 cup (179g) cheese sauce 1 tsp kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling 3/4 cup (20g) roughly chopped baby spinach 1/2 cup (58g) shredded cheddar cheese 3 large eggs, beaten until well blended, divided 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, divided 2 cups (230g) seasoned dry breadcrumbs 6 cups (1.4L) vegetable oil, for frying

Mac and cheese balls

Images and text from The Smoke Shop’s Backyard BBQ by Andy Husbands and William Salazar, photography by Ken Goodman, Fair Winds Press, RRP $39.99.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Drain well and set aside.

Cook the macaroni just past al dente according to package directions.

Drain well and transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the cheese sauce, bacon, and salt and cool for 5 minutes. Fold in the spinach and cheddar cheese. Add 2 tablespoons (28ml) of the beaten eggs and 1/2 cup (63g) of the flour; mix until thoroughly blended. Take 1 heaped tablespoon (15ml) of the mixture and squeeze

it firmly in your hand to form a tight ball; repeat to form about 30 balls and arrange them on the parchment-lined sheet pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and chill for at least 20 minutes or overnight. To bread the mac and cheese balls, place 3 small mixing bowls on a work surface. Place the remaining 1 1/2 cups (188g) of flour in 1 bowl, the remaining eggs in the next bowl, and the breadcrumbs in the last bowl. One at a time, compact a ball in your hands again and coat it lightly in the flour and then in the egg, allowing the excess to drip off. Finally, roll the ball in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they adhere. Return the breaded ball to the sheet pan and repeat with the remaining balls. Cover the pan lightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to fry.

Attach a deep-fry thermometer to the side of a large heavy-bottomed pan and add oil to a depth of 2.5cm.

Place the pan over medium-high heat. Place a paper towel-lined sheet pan beside the stove. When the oil reaches 182°C, carefully transfer the mac and cheese balls to the oil, working in batches to avoid crowding the pan. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, and transfer to the paper towel-lined pan to drain.

Sprinkle lightly with salt. Let cool for a few minutes.

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The Bavarian restaurant has dialled up its meat-packed credentials with slabs of irresistibly sticky, slow-cooked ribs and smoked chicken wings, as well as huge, shared platters that are loaded with new flavours.

All restaurants across Australia currently boast these full racks of ribs, which are dusted in a coffee-spice rub, glazed in house-made Jack Daniel’s sauce and slow-cooked for two hours to create perfect sticky-sweet and tangy, fall-off-the-bone riblets that are packed with flavour.

One of the new offerings is an Ultimate JD Platter loaded with a full rack of Jack Daniel’s smothered ribs and tumble of chicken wings, alongside a tower of onion rings, chips and two Jack Daniel’s sauce-smacked, fried chicken bao buns that are exclusively available with the platter.

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Performing artist Hannah Indigo at King Edward Park ahead of the Newcastle Fringe Festival. Photo: Peter Stoop

Hannah Indigo’s love affair with hula hoops first started when she received one as a Christmas present at the age of 23.

The Novocastrian began practicing in her living room and then decided to do an eight-week course.

“I fell in love with it, realised I could make a living out of it, and quit my job,” Indigo says.

“I struggled for many years before getting to where I am now.”

Indigo, who is in her sixth year as a performing artist, will join a smorgasbord of talent at this month’s Newcastle Fringe Festival.

The festival promises to offer as much variety in entertainment as possible – comedy, theatre, children’s theatre, music, dance, cabaret and circus – to cater for all interests across five days from Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 March.

Indigo’s performance at the festival, which has been described as a bulging hour of eye-opening and awkwardly arousing cabaret, includes circus, drag, sideshow, magic, and a risqué puppet show.

OMG WTF will hit the stage on Saturday 21 March from 7.30pm at The Lock-Up in Hunter Street, Newcastle. For Indigo, it’s a chance to showcase her creativity.

“I think fringe culture is really important for

creating a platform for artists of any discipline – people, such as myself, who may be overlooked in a corporate entertainment world,” she says.

Apart from Indigo, the festival’s fifth edition will boast more than 30 acts and almost 80 performances at five venues within the city.

Newcastle Fringe Festival Director, Phillip Aughey, says the “colossal” program will offer a welcome alternative to mainstream entertainment.

“The idea is that it’s totally open access, which means that any performing artist throughout the world can perform there,” he says.

“Given that scenario, an artist can perform what they like, so it becomes art for art’s sake.

“That’s what makes me so enthusiastic about fringe, because you don’t see that on commercial television.”

Aughey adds Newcastle’s “wonderful underbelly of culture” will be showcased within a professional environment, while he expects the festival to attract thousands of visitors to the region. “[The festival] brings people into Newcastle to see the fringe and, most importantly, puts the city on a world culture map,” he says.

Visit newcastlefringe.com.au for more details.

- Ben Murphy

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Colour chaos to support charity A rainbow of coloured powder, A rainbow of coloured powder, bubbles, obstacles and a foam pit bubbles, obstacles and a foam pit are just a few of the attractions that are just a few of the attractions await participants at this year’s that 2020 await at this year’s 2020 Colourparticipants Frenzy.

Colour NowFrenzy. in its second year, the Now in its second year,atthe five-kilometre event, held the five-kilometre event, held thethe Newcastle Foreshore, willat use Newcastle Foreshore, will use the theme ‘Warriors’. theme ‘Warriors’.

Colour Frenzy Director Clayton Colour Director Clayton Bielby saidFrenzy this was in keeping with Bielby said this was in keeping with national identity. national identity.

“Put on your war paint and get “Put he onsaid. your war paint and get ready,” ready,” he said.

“We’ll be showing our love be showing our love for “We’ll the fighting spirit of regional for the fighting spirit of regional Australia.”

Australia.”

In 2019, the event was named In 2019, the event Biggest was named Regional Australia’s Fun Regional Australia’s Biggest Run, attended by over 25,000Fun people Run, attended by over 25,000 people across 12 locations in Australia. across 12 locations in Australia.

Organisers of the dog-friendly Organisers of to theraise dog-friendly event are hoping funds event are hoping to raise for Newcastle’s Bells Echofunds Animal for Newcastle’s Bells Echo Animal Rescue, as well as other national Rescue, as well as other national programs. programs.

“We’re aiming to raise $5,000 aiming to raise $5,000 for “We’re each local rescue and $100,000 for each local rescue and $100,000 nationwide to help animals in need nationwide to help animals in need find their forever homes,” Bielby find their forever homes,” Bielby said. said.

While the event has grown While theBielby event has in numbers, saidgrown it was in numbers, Bielby said it to was important for organisers retain important for organisers to retain its grassroots spirit. its grassroots spirit.

“There’s more to see and do but toFrenzy see andisdo but the“There’s heart of more Colour still the the heart of Colour Frenzy is still the people, rather than huge stages and people, rather than huge stages and props,” he said. props,” he careful said. to manage “We’re “We’re careful to manage everything so we can keep prices everything so we can affordable for families.keep prices affordable for families.

Last year’s event was a colourful success. Photo: KVIR Live Photography Last year’s event was a colourful success. Photo: KVIR Live Photography

“After all, Colour Frenzy is all “After all, Colour Frenzy is all about community, and that means about community, and that means keeping it an event for everyone.” keeping it an event forages everyone.”

Participants of all and Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to run, walk or abilities are welcome to run, walk or jog from 1km to 5km. jogThe from 1km to 5km. event, to be held on Sunday The event, to be held on and Sunday 15 March, starts at 8.30am 15 March, starts at 8.30am and will be followed by music, food and will beface-painting followed by music, food and drink, and arts and drink, face-painting and arts and crafts. crafts.

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“Whether it’s a beer at the pub, a bottle of wine and a good meal with friends, or a simple weeknight dinner, life happens around food.”

Liaw will take to the Flavour Stage several times throughout the festival, while attendees can also take part in several familyfriendly activities, including the Kid’s Patch where activities for children of all ages are available.

Whether you want to eat, learn or a have a little fun, the festival has something for everyone.

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person, pet, toy, friendship, a familiar situation, place – anything or anyone kids have developed a relationship with.

“Losing their relationship, whether it be through death or

change, brings the big feelings that need to be worked through and incorporated into their little lives.”

Through the use of popular children’s characters Loppy the LAC (Little Anxious Creature) and Curly the Calmster, Jenkins and illustrator Kirrili Lonergan aim to help children deal with farewells in the best way possible.

When Curly and Loppy notice that Tree’s leaves are starting to fall and its bark is flaking, they know it’s nearing time to say goodbye.

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The fifth in a series of books dealing with an array of emotions, psychologist-come-children’s author Lynn Jenkins said her latest book Tree was about loss in a broad sense.

“Loss can relate to other things in kids’ lives,” she said.

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What’s on WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: The Charlestown Ladies Fellowship will host a World Day of Prayer event on Friday 6 March from 10am at the Charlestown Uniting Church (24 Milson Street, Charlestown). Morning tea and coffee provided after the service.

THORNTON MARKETS: All the usual stalls, Trash and Treasure, a delicious barbecue, cakes and slices, tea and coffee, plants, jewellery, woodwork, and more. Come and grab a bargain at the Anglican church (corner of Taylor Avenue and Government Road, Thornton) on Saturday 7 March from 8am to 1pm. The Op Shop will also be open.

CHURCH 4 LIFE GARAGE SALE: Toys, bric-abrac, books, DVDs, clothes, some items brand new. Bargains galore. Everything $2. The garage sale is on the first Saturday of each month at 32 Sixth Street, Boolaroo. This month’s event is on Saturday 7 March from 8am to 1pm.

ARTISAN MARKET: The Anglican Parish Telarah Rutherford’s Artisan Market will be on Saturday 7 March in the parish hall (corner of Capp and South streets, Telarah) from 8am to 9am. Lots of handmade goods, beautiful cards, plants, cakes, slices, and crocheted goods. A ‘Trinkets and Treasures’ Op Shop will be open next door. Enjoy morning tea and a barbecue. Call Kerrie on 0447 329 388 for more information.

ADAMSTOWN MARKETS: Each Sunday from 7am to 12pm, corner of Glebe Road and Brunker Road, Adamstown. Browse around and find lots of bargains, tools, plants, fruit and vegetables, toys, games, jams and more.

THE LOOP CHARITY RIDE: Grab your bike and get ready for The Loop Charity Ride. This feelgood event is a great opportunity to take in the scenery of beautiful Lake Macquarie while raising money for kids’ charities. The Loop Charity Ride has course options to suit everyone, from the keenest of cyclists to families wanting to pedal together. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Warners

The Loop Charity Ride, Sunday 8 March, Speers Point Park.

Bay, it is on Sunday 8 March at Speers Point Park from 7am to 2pm.

SURFEST: Surfest Newcastle, Australia, is celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2020. The event is the largest surfing festival in the southern hemisphere with over 850 national and international male and female competitors from more than 30 countries competing in the event.

The two main events – the Surfest Newcastle Pro and Doyle Partners Women’s Pro – will go until Sunday 8 March at Merewether Beach.

HOMEMADE BY THE PORTERS: See homemade clothing and textiles, from 1910 to 1997, made

by Florence Porter and her daughters, Ella and Hazel. On display are clothing and accessories plus exquisite crochet, lace and embroidered household linens. Marvel at the making and mending of yesteryear. This exhibition is on Sunday 8 March from 1pm to 4pm at Miss Porter’s House Museum (434 King Street, Newcastle West). Cost: $10 adults, $8 concessions, $25 family, children under five are free.

SOUTHS/SHORTLAND WATERS PHOTO CLUB: Meets from 1pm to 4pm every second Monday from February to November at the administration building for Aveo Shortland Waters, situated beyond the Shortland Waters Golf Club. It is a small, friendly photography club for relative beginners to display or look at prints, which are being critiqued by a visiting local judge. The next general meeting is on Monday 9 March. Call Jill on 0405 665 478 or Pat on 0429 632 954.

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MAITLAND TASTE FESTIVAL: A celebration of great food, wine and produce from the Hunter Region and surrounds. The program features diverse cooking and gardening demonstrations, interactive displays and kids’ activities that focus on the wider interpretation of taste by embracing the ethos of ‘Grow. Create. Taste.’ The festival is on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March from 10am to 4pm at The Levee (High Street, Maitland).

TORONTO LIONS MARKETS: Up to 200 stalls selling fresh vegetables, fresh seafood, garden plants and ornaments, bric-a-brac, and more.

All monies raised going to local charities. The markets will be on Sunday 15 March from 8am to 1pm at Lions Park (Main Road, Toronto).

SELF-ESTEEM WORKSHOPS: The Hunter Women’s Centre is hosting two Self-Esteem Workshops at the Belmont Neighbourhood Centre (359 Pacific Highway, Belmont North). A Foundation’s Workshop is on Tuesday 17 March, followed by a Strategies Workshop on Tuesday 24 March. Call 4968 2511 for more information or to register.

HUNTER RECORD FAIR: Ahoy music lovers – the Hunter Record Fair is back. Stallholders from across the country will offer a massive range of both new and second-hand vinyl records and CDs. Don’t miss out on bargains, rarities, LPs, 45s, and more. The fair is on Saturday 28 March at Kotara High School (Lexington Parade, Adamstown) from 9am to 4pm. $3 entry.

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The story behind the Fringe festival The Newcastle Fringe has quickly established itself as one of the highlights on the Newcastle cultural calendar. This year will see the fifth Newcastle Fringe.

The idea was conceived in 2014 when current and founding director of the Fringe, Phillip Aughey, took his play, The Exchange, to the Edinburgh Fringe.

One morning in Edinburgh, whilst Mr Aughey was cooking his cast scrambled eggs, one of the cast members, Matt MacFarlane, said: “You know Phil, you should start up a Newcastle Fringe.”

The seed was sown into Mr Aughey’s mind.

Three days later, he ventured into a park in Edinburgh beyond the Meadows, placed himself on a park bench, not to leave until the Newcastle Fringe had been nutted out.

Nearly two hours later, he rose.

The concept of a Fringe festival, which originated in Edinburgh, is a festival of performing arts.

They are open to all artists and to any artistic

concept. Acts in Fringe festivals do not necessarily have to conform to convention. Thus, Fringe festivals have become a great showplace of art for art’s sake.

Fringe festivals have also proven themselves to be a great launching pad for careers.

Being a performing artist himself, Mr Aughey came at the concept from the standpoint of an artist.

If the artists and the venues don’t make money from the Newcastle Fringe, there won’t be a Newcastle Fringe. Realising how artists face most of the financial risk in presenting their productions, he considered how to ensure viability for the artists.

Two points were evident. Keep the overheads for artists as low as possible and keep the festival small. Other considerations were that the Newcastle Fringe be open to everyone and zero censorship.

Given that Newcastle has a cultural underbelly, local performers were to be encouraged not only to produce their acts but to give local artists experience in professional production and marketing. With the confidence from their tour

with the Newcastle Fringe, they could then go further with their artistic careers.

It took Mr Aughey 16 months to organise the first festival, which was held in January 2016.

Since then, the Newcastle Fringe has grown and, this year, boasts 34 different shows. The audience numbers from last year are well over 100% greater than in 2016.

Over the five years, gaining funds has been the Newcastle Fringe’s greatest challenge. Port Waratah Coal Services, continuing their keen interest in the community of Newcastle, has supported the festival for the last three years. For the 2020 festival, Newcastle Fringe is grateful for the support of AGL as well, and to The Lock-Up with ‘in kind’ support.

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What the Fringe brings to the local community Given the nature of a Fringe festival, audiences are treated to performing art that they are not likely to see anywhere else.

In an environment where entertainment must be commercial and have broad appeal, Fringe festivals present art with no such constraints. No formula-created processes need to be involved. Fringe festivals give a great variety of very creative works.

At this year’s Newcastle Fringe, several of the acts are also being very charitable.

“YT Dingo”, presented by Travers Ross, is doing one show at the CAS Hamilton at 9pm on 21 March.

A very avantgarde dance, music and performance art piece, Travers brings a new concept to performance art which is very modern and generally “out there”. Travers is

willing to conduct a masterclass/ workshop for local dancers and performers who wish to learn more about their art.

For details, check out Newcastle Fringe on Facebook or the Newcastle Fringe website.

Local performer Hannah Indigo is bringing a cabaret act, including Burlesque, Comedy, Magic, Circus and Sideshow.

Hannah and her troupe have performed successfully for many years and are always entertaining.

She is performing for one show only at The Lock-Up on 21 March at 7:30pm. “100%” is a heart-warming and very funny show from Sean Conway a rising comedian from Perth. Sean is donating the proceeds of his show to a local Newcastle charity. He is appearing for three shows at the Grand Hotel at 9pm from

19 to 21 March. “Esoteric”, produced

by Sneakyville Theatre Company from Victoria, is a sometimes dramatic, sometimes funny political piece about politics and conspiracy theories. This very progressive theatre company will be doing a free Q&A session after their Saturday performance at The Lock-Up at 6pm.

“The Improv Job”, from newly formed local company Newy Improv Factory, is as it says. A show that

interacts with the audience to create a production. Those in attendance will have a lot of fun. After the 9pm show at the Royal Exchange on 18 March, Newcastle Fringe is providing slices of pizza for those that attend.

At 3pm on 22 March at the CAS Hamilton, the Jane Austen Society in Newcastle will be holding a free performance where they explore the good, bad and downright ugly of all things Jane Austen.

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Variety of entertainment on show at fifth edition One of the beauties of a Fringe festival is that it caters for a magnitude of different tastes in entertainment.

This year’s Newcastle Fringe is no exception.

“Miss Fairy” is a show for children filled with games, stories, wishes, magic and fairy dust. Marie Jeffries has been performing this show to very excited children for years. It is a proven success. She performs at the Adelaide Fringe and does regular tours. This is a great show to take the children to – it is on at the Royal Exchange between 11am and 3pm, Saturday and Sunday.

The 2020 Newcastle Fringe has three very talented stand-up comedians appearing. All three are at the Great Northern Hotel on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Ben Stevenson, from Coffs Harbour, brings his special brand

of humour that has been a hit at the Melbourne and Darwin festivals.

Local comedian Adam Jacobs is doing his new show, “Daughter Talks”, which is a very funny show about bringing up a child.

Exciting talent Jamal Abdul is appearing with his quirky brand of cultural humour. Also at the Great Northern is a very exciting new jazz group from Tasmania featuring Evan Carydakis. This award-winning group is on the way up. See them before they become famous at 4.30pm on the Saturday and Sunday.

One of the Fringe acts is a duo from Adelaide performing “Amore e Morte”. A mixture of Theatre, Music and Cabaret, combining cultures from Italy and Australia, a story of love, passion and crime. “Amore e Morte” has been a great success at this year’s Adelaide Fringe and is on

for two shows only on the Wednesday and Thursday. Local celebrity Johnny Bakerlite is doing a new show “Forever, Only, Now – Johnny Bakerlite”. Ever popular and always well-liked, Johnny Bakerlite brings his particular brand of music with poetic narratives and dexterous guitar.

For two shows at the CAS Hamilton, 4:30pm on the Saturday and Sunday, the Dance of Life dance studios are bringing their new show “The Circle”, combining dancing genres from all over the world.

For one show only at the Great Northern, from 7:30pm on the Saturday, is the very talented Scott Foster with “Hypnotic”. Always entertaining. Be dazzled by illusion.

For one night only at the Royal Exchange, 6pm on the Saturday, Clark Gormley and Wayne Thompson will be performing their revamped “Nerds and Music”. Always a very popular show. On the Sunday, from 4.30pm at the Royal Exchange, is a spoken word, poetry and film show, “The Poetry Film Portal”. Always worthwhile.

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Green thumb growing city’s plant community Green Thumb Social is Jessica William’s passion project.

The Hunter-based plant lover started the event last year as a way of bringing people who love nature together.

During each social event, people gather, swap plants and produce and connect.

Jess organises an event every two months and she says the atmosphere is magical.

“We have such a diverse mix of people,” she says.

“People socialise and the buzz is amazing, everyone is just laughing and smiling.

“It makes it really special.

“It’s a community of people who love plants.”

Jess says that plants and nature are very therapeutic for her.

“I was drawn to horticultural

studies because I really want to help the environment and care for it,” she says.

“I am worried by the loss of plant and animal species and I don’t like to see anything that is living suffer.

“Plus, they also look beautiful.”

Jess has a number of valuable tips for first-time plant owners.

Tip One: Buy the best soil you can afford. Try and get soil with the red ticks as it’s an indication it’s a premium product.

Tip Two: Stay positive and don’t get disheartened. You may have some plant failures but that’s how you learn. Research what growing conditions your plant needs and stick to that advice as much as possible.

Tip Three: Always use pots with drainage and never overwater your plants! Plants hate wet feet.

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Jess loves all plants, but these are some of her favourites.

1. Schefflera actinophylla (Umbrella Tree) This native Australian plant is toxic to pets as it contains calcium oxalate crystals that cause irritation of the mouth and throat. Jess suggests keeping this plant potted indoors or outdoors. It needs medium to bright indirect light to thrive indoors. To maintain its glossy leaves and prevent pests, give it a shower every few weeks. She loves this plant because it adds a tropical vibe to any space.

2. Aglaonema (Chinese Evergreen)

3. Dracaena surculosa (Dracaena Gold Dust)

4. Stromanthe (Stromanthe triostar)

This highly decorative plant also contains calcium oxalate crystals and is toxic to pets. This moisture loving plant is better suited to indoor conditions. It needs to be kept warm and moist. A great plant for the bathroom. It needs high humidity to thrive and appreciates misting and being kept away from open windows and drafts.

It also has powerful air purifying properties and tolerates low-light spots. Jess purchased this plant from a garage sale three years ago and, since caring for it, it is thriving.

Dracaena is mildly toxic to pets (the chemical compound saponin is toxic to them). It is perfect as an indoor specimen as the gold speckles will add interest and light to any space. It is a low maintenance plant that responds well to a light prune. Prune above the node for a flush of new growth and dense foliage. Jess loves the Dracaena surculosa because it sparkles against other plants with all green foliage and seems to put on new growth all the time.

This plant is safe for pets. Jess’s specimen grows outdoors in a protected position and gets filtered morning sun. It can be bit of a diva; it needs high humidity to thrive. Increase humidity by adding a pebble tray, misting regularly and huddling your plants. The leaves look like they have been perfectly painted and the pink underside is just stunning.

The next Green Thumb Social event will be in April. Go to the Green Thumb Social Facebook page for more.

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Make use of your valuable space Today, many gardens have been reduced to paved courtyards and balconies.

This is the result of lifestyle changes, where a trip to the gym or a jog provides weekly exercise.

One of my sons has opted for apartment living rather than having his spare time dictated to by regular pruning and watering.

But, like many gardeners who swap gardens for views, he quickly resorted to large pots and trees on his balconies, without a great deal of success. Elevation makes it difficult to grow tall plants which will get wind burnt, hence Simon has resorted to low maintenance succulents and rocks, but this doesn’t satisfy a real gardener for long.

What then are the alternatives? Consider the site’s structure. Is it sunny or shady? Is it elevated and prone to prevailing winds?

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Great effect can be achieved by the grouping of pots, large, small, high and low – let’s consider creating an orchard in pots. Fruit and vegetables don’t just look amazing in pots, they thrive. The most popular choice for edible crops is citrus – the introduction of dwarf varieties is ideal for smaller gardens. Regular watering is essential but remember never to fertilise with citrus food when growing in pots.

One of the hardiest fruit trees for small gardens is the olive, which I fi nd excellent for pots. They have the advantage of being wind tolerant and grow quickly. Plant brightly coloured annuals such as blue lobelias around the base to highlight the grey leaves of the olive.

Using your valuable space for fruit, herbs and vegetables that look attractive will be more rewarding than a non-productive green plant that still needs care.

• Fertilise citrus...in pots, use a slow release fertiliser, ground grown plants will require poultry manure, followed by citrus food.

Don’t forget to water before and after application.

• If roses had a summer prune, feed them with Sudden Impact.

• Prepare beds with poultry manure for planting of winter vegetables and autumn/spring flowers such as pansies.

• Gardens need to be limed ready to plant sweet peas on St. Patrick’s Day.

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Coal Point 2/1 Robey Road This property is an absolute waterfront with resortstyle luxuries. Soak in the tranquillity, salt-air and resort-style living in this two-bedroom (potentially three bedroom) north-east facing waterfront sanctuary located footsteps from the lakes edge with a shared jetty and boat ramp. One of two neighbouring townhouses and built to take full advantage of its uninterrupted water views, it offers a versatile two-storey layout with

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potential for split-level living thanks to a downstairs kitchenette. With two bedrooms, open plan living and a shared double garage, this property is rare, exclusive and delivers unbelievable lifestyle benefits.

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For Sale Make an offer View Saturday 11am to 11.30am Agent David Westerman Mob 0428 482 767 Agent Bronwyn Ireland Mob 0413 485 282 First National Altitude Ph 4903 8228

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SA 7 Chisholm Road, EAST MAITLAND 3 bed | 1 bath | 1 car

Open for inspection Saturday This is a prime location and a perfect investment home that has the benefit of a new kitchen, bathroom and great tenants, or can be a wonderful family home. Three bedrooms a/c, lounge and seperate dinning. With a fully fenced yard. The return front veranda is good for the afternoon drink and ideal for a BBQ with access off the lounge.

Stockland Greenhills shopping is three minutes walking distance away.

For Sale: $498,000 Open for inspection Saturday 7th March 11.30 till 12.00 noon Colin Campbell 0448 941 714

Email: col.campbell@randw.com.au Proudly Richardson&Wrench NW2479

4933 0770

24 Cockburns Lane, Cardiff Heights Resort Inspired Masterpiece Offering Space, Seclusion and Sanctuary Envisage a lifestyle of true grandeur, seclusion and holiday-at-home luxury in this exclusive custom built masterpiece with an impressive children’s playground and self cleaning 12m pool with spa. Holding pride of place in a hidden pocket amongst a handful of trophy homes, you will forever be rewarded by this privileged locale accessed via a tree lined avenue and in easy reach of all of Newcastle’s highlights.

5 For Sale Guide Inspect

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Tess Fearon $1,790,000 - $1,890,000 0422 584 277 Saturday 10 -10.30am

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

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33 Paroo Avenue, Eleebana Luxurious Waterfront Living A captivating panorama that stretches northerly across picturesque Lake Macquarie creates a breathtaking ever-changing backdrop to the grand scale interiors of this master-built residence. Occupying an absolute waterfront setting with a private jetty surrounded by deep waters, this four-bedroom home is wrapped in windows with two lake-facing alfresco patios and dazzling views from all living areas.

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For Sale Guide $2,995,000 - $3,290,000 Inspect

Saturday 12 - 12.30pm

For instant access to more photos, video and floor plan text ‘33Paroo’ to 0488 826 776

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Tess Fearon 0422 584 277 Paul McAllister 0447 122 113

3 Brushtail Close, Belmont

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All the Elements for a Grand Family Lifestyle For Sale Superb in both proportion and appeal, absolute quality filters through this home.

Guide $1,190,000 - $1,290,000 Flaunting vast, free flowing levels yet designed to provide maximum privacy for all, it boasts exceptional in/outdoor living and will delight today’s busy households. Interiors Inspect Saturday 11.30 -12.00pm feature a seemingly endless selection of living zones, a master suite complete with home theatre and a ground floor salon that could easily be transformed back into a garage.

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

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Tess Fearon 0422 584 277

30 Skye Point Road, Coal Point Waterfront Bliss with Every Luxury With a front row position on the deep waters of Lake Macquarie, this dual-level home is a triumph of contemporary design. Combining light-filled interiors with exceptional finishes and sophisticated appointments throughout, it creates a luxurious yet relaxed family haven. Uninterrupted views take centre stage while a slipway and boat shed allow simple ease when it’s time to launch.

4 For Sale Guide

$1,950,000

Inspect Saturday 12 -12.30pm

For instant access to more photos, video and floor plan text ‘30Skye’ to 0488 826 776

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David Westerman 0428 482 767 Bronwyn Ireland 0413 485 282

42 Turrama Street, Wangi Wangi A Beach House Vibe Matched with Sparkling Lake Views Elevated to catch beautiful views of Lake Macquarie and located moments away from some of the best swimming, boating and fishing spots in the area. This fabulous lifestyle property boasts spacious interiors with an open living plan extending to a covered balcony. The backyard is blissfully private with a covered entertainment area overlooking a lagoon-style pool. The home is complete with a ground floor rumpus, ducted a/c and quality finishes.

3 For Sale Guide

$699,000 - $729,000

Inspect Saturday 10 -10.30am

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Bronwyn Ireland 0413 485 282 David Westerman 0428 482 767

4/1 Brown Street, Cardiff Ultra-Contemporary Townhouse, Ultra-Convenient Locale Stylish designer interiors, a free-flowing layout and private courtyard combine in this boutique residence to offer an appealing property choice for new buyers, downsizer or investors. Ultracontemporary, the two storey residence is incredibly central with Cardiff’s dynamic retail hub only 1km from the door. With private entry and an open-plan living zone to relax and entertain.

2 For Sale Guide

$400,000 - $440,000

Inspect Saturday 12 - 12.30pm

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Alison Bratby 0411 295 991 Troy Reeves 0409 849 278

10 Saffron Ave, Cardiff South Large-Scale Family Home in Popular Pocket A lifestyle of peace, privacy and central convenience presents itself in this lovingly maintained family home. Seated in perfect harmony with its quiet surrounds on a generous garden-framed block, it delivers terrific flexibility with bedrooms, living areas and bathrooms set across both levels. Interiors are painted in soothing modern tones and complimented by plantation shutters.

5 For Sale Guide

$650,000 - $700,000

Inspect Saturday 10 - 10.30 am

For instant access to more photos, video and floor plan text ‘10Saffron’ to 0488 826 776

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Alison Bratby 0411 295 991 Troy Reeves 0409 849 278

2 Rosebery Avenue, Macquarie Hills Low Maintenance Ease with Modern Flair Come and live an easycare lifestyle in this traditional three-bedroom home that is wrapped in windows to provide a light and bright property package. Situated just a few minutes from all local amenities and on the fringe of picturesque Warners Bay, it makes a smart easy-to-maintain property that is private, secure and quietly positioned in a neighbourly street.

3 For Sale Guide

$540,000 - $575,000

Inspect Saturday 11 - 11.30am

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Alison Bratby 0411 295 991 Troy Reeves 0409 849 278

2 Gloucester Street, Nelson Bay

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Getaway Plantation architecture combined with quality finishes and meticulous attention to detail is why this amazing home exemplifies luxury and comfort.

• Stunning panoramic water views • Choice of living areas and multiple entertaining zones including a separate theatre room.

• The kitchen boasts striking appointments including stone bench tops, a butler’s pantry and Miele appliances.

• Island resort style deck that is just made for relaxing and entertaining.

• Take the lift or the stairs to the 2nd level.

• Separate living or games room with a gym and wine cellar.

Other features include ducted air conditioning, double car automatic garaging and clever landscaping with an automated irrigation system. With direct access to the waterfront reserve and beach you can easily pop down for a paddle, morning swim or take a stroll along the coastal pathway into Nelson Bay. All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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By Appointment jhooker.com.au/BRBF6R Agent Jason Brennan 0419 691 377 Sally Edwards 0411 129278 nelsonbay.ljhooker.com.au LJ Hooker Nelson Bay 02 4984 2400

FOR LEASE Rare Opportunity to lease this ideal corner site with high main road exposure in the Toronto CBD. Suitable for Retail or Bulky Goods with 500sq.m. floorplan and high load 300sq.m. Mezzanine.

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Good access and parking including security fencing. High roller door truck entry into warehouse/workshop area. Possibility of dividing into 2 shops.

Please contact owner Steven Trigg for lease options.

Phone: 0414594330

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Silence

Friday, SBS, 10.30pm, MA15+ (2016)

Martin Scorsese’s passion project, about two 17th-century priests who travel to Japan in search of their troubled mentor, is a brutal, sprawling epic about the importance of religion. The story of the mission of Father Rodrigues (Andrew Garfield) and Father Garupe (Adam Driver) to rescue the fallen Father Ferreira (Liam Neeson, pictured) is an engrossing one whatever your beliefs.

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pick of the week Mad Max: Fury Road

Mousehunt Saturday, 9GO!, 5.30pm, PG (1997)

Kids and adults will be tickled pink by this crafty, slapstick gem about bumbling brothers (comedians Nathan Lane, pictured, and Lee Evans) who inherit a decrepit mansion only to find it at the mercy of a pesky rodent. Christopher Walken’s cameo as a crazed fumigator is a stroke of genius and the animations and computer-generated shots are frequently impressive.

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Wednesday, 9GO!, 9pm, MA15+ (2015)

The first thing you’ll notice about this postapocalyptic tale, the fourth in the franchise and 30 years after the last instalment, is the lack of Mel Gibson’s name. But don’t worry – the original director, visionary Aussie George Miller, is back on board. Fury Road brings us a whole new generation of gun-totting, car-smashing rebels hell-bent on revenge. Tom Hardy is the eponymous Max while Charlize Theron (pictured) is his rebel in arms, Furiosa.

Big, brash and bold, it’s an exhilarating and surreal trip.

Max is certainly back with gusto.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Endeavour. (M) 2.30 Australian Story. 3.00 Escape From The City.

4.00 Think Tank. (PG) 5.00 The Repair Shop.

5.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Endeavour. (M) 10.00 QI. (PG) 10.30 ABC Late News. 11.05 Soccer.

Women’s International. Australia v Vietnam.

12pm MOVIE: Bringing Ashley Home. (2011, M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.

8.30 MOVIE: Justice League. (2017, M) Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill.

11.00 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. (PG) 12.30am MOVIE: Project: ALF. (1996, G)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Doctor Doctor. (M) 2.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 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 Escape To The Chateau.

8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, M) 10.45 MOVIE: Into The Storm. (2014, M) 12.30am Cold Case. (M)

12pm Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 Jamie’s Super Food Family Classics. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Three Veg And Meat.

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 Graham Norton Show. (M) 8.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 9.30 Arj Barker: Organic. (M) 11.00 WIN News. 12am The Project.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point. 3.00 The Point Special. 3.30 Railway Journeys UK. (PG) 4.05 Diana And The Paparazzi. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.35 The Crucifixion Mystery. (M) 8.30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (M) 9.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 10.00 SBS News.

10.30 MOVIE: Silence. (2016, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.10 School Of Roars. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Rusty Rivets.

7.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.15 Dino Dana. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. (M) 9.00 The Office. (M) 9.45 Black Comedy.

(M) 10.15 Whovians. (PG) 10.45 Archer. (M) 11.05 Archer. (MA15+) 11.30 The Mighty Boosh. (M) 12am 30 Rock. (PG)

12pm House Of Wellness.

1.00 Bowls.

Ultimate C’ship. Moama. First semi-final.

H’lights. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Dog Patrol. 5.00 Crash Investigation Unit. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Billy Connolly: Journey To The Edge Of The World. (PG) 9.30 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG) 10.30 Selling Houses Aust. 12.30am Helloworld.

12pm Survival Of The Fittest. (M) 1.00 Xena. (M) 2.00 Baywatch. (M) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.00 Clarence.

(PG) 4.15 Robot Wars: Extreme. (PG) 5.15 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.45 MOVIE: The Cat In The Hat. (2003, G) 7.30 MOVIE: The Legend Of Tarzan. (2016, M) 9.40 MOVIE: In The Heart Of The Sea. (2015, M) 12.05am Survival Of The Fittest. (M)

12pm NCIS. (M) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Nash Bridges. (M) 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 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 10.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 11.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M)

12pm UnREAL. 12.50 Twiz And Tuck. 1.15 What Would Diplo Do? 1.45 American Boyband. 2.10 Fubar: The Age Of The Computer. 2.40 Jungletown.

3.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 If You Are The One. 6.05 New Girl. 6.30 If You Are The One. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The X-Files. 9.25 Adam Looking For Eve VIP. 10.20 Love And Sex In Japan.

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 Lost In Oz. 5.45 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 BTN Newsbreak. 6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover. 7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.35 Good Game Spawn Point. 9.00 Sailor Moon Crystal. (PG) 9.25 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. (PG) 9.45 Slugterra. (PG) 10.10 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 10.30 Close.

12pm Pawn Stars. (PG) 1.00 Carter’s W.A.R. (PG) 2.00 Ax Men. (M) 3.00 Bloopers. (PG) 3.30 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG) 4.30 Graveyard Carz. (PG) 5.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 6.30 Towies. (PG) 6.45 MOVIE: Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol. (1987, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Italian Job. (2003, M) 10.50 MOVIE: G.I. Joe: The Rise Of Cobra.

(2009, M)

12.35pm The Young And The Restless. (PG) 1.30 Tennis. Davis Cup. Qualifiers. First round. Day 1. Aust v Brazil.

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

7.30 Australian Crime Stories. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: In The Line Of Fire. (1993, M) Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, Rene Russo.

11.00 MOVIE: Misery. (1990, M)

12pm WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 The King Of Queens. (PG) 4.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 9.00 Friends. (PG) 10.30 Supernatural. (MA15+) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.30 Friday Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 6.30 Friday Briefing.

7.00 ABC National News. 7.45 The Virus.

8.00 Planet America’s Fireside Chat.

8.45 The Business.

9.00 The Drum.

10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

11.30 Friday Briefing.

ABC

ABC COM (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7T WO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

9GO! (ch 88)

9GEM

(ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD

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PEACH

(ch 52)

SBS

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SBS VLND

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ABC NEWS

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Saturday

March 7

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 (ch 2) Endeavour. (M) 2.00 Agatha Raisin. (M) 3.00 Foreign Correspondent. 3.30 Fake Or Fortune? 4.30 Landline. 5.00 Soccer. A-League. Round 22.

Adelaide United v Western United. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.20 Agatha Raisin. (M) 9.15 Stateless. (M) 10.10 Call The Midwife. (M) 11.10 MOVIE: Tea With The Dames. (2018, M)

12pm Horse Racing.

Australian Cup

and Randwick Guineas.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, PG) 10.00 MOVIE: Taken 2. (2012, M) Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen, Maggie Grace.

12.30am Shopping.

12pm My Way. 12.30 It’s All Greek To Me. (PG) 1.00 Destination WA. (PG) 1.30 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 3.30 Big Pacific. (PG) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.00 MOVIE: Oddball. (2015, G) 10.00 MOVIE: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. (1987, M) 11.45 MOVIE: Selma. (2014, M)

12pm Pooches At Play. 12.30 The Living Room. (PG) 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 Australia By Design: Interiors. 2.30 Fishing Aust. 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Three Veg And Meat.

4.00 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn.

4.30 Farm To Fork. 5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 Ambulance Australia.

8.30 Ambulance. (M) 9.45 999: What’s Your Emergency? (MA15+) 10.45 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.40 Bull. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

7.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.15 Dino Dana. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 All Girls Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.20 Ross Noble: Stand Up Series. (M) 9.50 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. (M) 10.35 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 11.05 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 11.50 This Time With Alan Partridge. (M) 12.20am Live At The Apollo. (M)

12pm Malaysia Kitchen. 12.30 To Be Advised.

2.00 Sydney Weekender. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 Creek To Coast.

3.30 Weekender. 4.00 Honey I Bought The House. 5.00 Horse Racing. Aust Cup and Randwick Guineas. 5.30 My Road To Adventure. 6.00 Helloworld. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Spring. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

12pm Fanshaw & Crudnut. 12.30 Bakugan: Battle Planet. (PG) 1.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS. (PG) 1.30 Power Rangers Beast Morphers. (PG) 2.00 Surfing Australia TV. 2.30 Robot Wars.

(PG) 3.30 BattleBots. (PG) 4.30 Weather Top Ten. (PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Mousehunt. (1997, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies. (2014, M) 10.20 MOVIE: The Last Dragonslayer. (2016, M) 12.30am Jail: Big Texas. (M)

12.30pm Monster Jam. 1.00 Motor Racing. Stadium Super Trucks. H’lights. 2.00 ST: Enterprise.

(PG) 3.00 ST: Voyager. (PG) 4.00 WhichCar. (PG) 4.30 iFish Summer. 5.00 Escape Fishing. 5.30 Seafood Escape With Andrew Ettingshausen. 6.00 Cops: Adults Only. (PG) 6.30 Scorpion. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. (MA15+) 11.15 NCIS: LA. (M)

Hungarian News. 2.00 Nuts And Bolts.

(M) 2.30 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. (PG) 2.40 Insight. 3.40 Dead Set On Life. (PG) 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 ABC America: World News Tonight. 5.30 Earthworks. (PG) 6.20 RocKwiz. 7.40 The Curse Of Oak Island. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Villainess. (2017, MA15+) 10.45 MOVIE: All Cheerleaders Die. (2013) 12.25am MOVIE: Cutter’s Way. (1981)

12.20pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 Lost In Oz. 5.45 The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud. 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 What’s For Dinner? 6.30 Operation Ouch!

Hospital Takeover. 7.00 The Crystal Maze.

(PG) 7.50 Stacked! The Pack Down. 8.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.55 Barney’s Barrier Reef. 9.20 Slugterra. 9.45 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 10.05 Close.

12pm PBR Aust. 12.30 Timbersports.

1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Step Outside With Paul Burt. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 AFL Women’s. Round 5. North Melbourne v Adelaide. 5.00 AFL Women’s. Round 5. GWS Giants v Richmond.

7.00 MOVIE: Keeping Up With The Joneses.

(2016, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Rush Hour. (1998, M) 11.05 MOVIE: Rush Hour 2. (2001)

12.30pm Tennis. Davis Cup. Qualifiers.

First round. Day 2. Aust v Brazil. From Memorial Drive Tennis Club, Adelaide.

6.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.00 MOVIE: The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) Alec Guinness, William Holden, Jack Hawkins.

10.20 MOVIE: Blown Away. (1994, M) Jeff Bridges, Tommy Lee Jones, Lloyd Bridges.

12pm Will & Grace.

(PG) 12.30 Charmed. (PG) 1.30 Charmed. (M) 2.30 Becker. (PG) 4.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 5.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.30 Kojak. (M) 8.30 Columbo. (M) 10.00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 11.00 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 11.30 Raymond. 12.30am Raymond. (PG)

12pm Afternoon Programs. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.15 The Virus. 4.30 The Drum Weekly. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 Songlines: Solutions To Climate. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 The Mix. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.30 Aust Story. 8.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 Late Programs.

ABC

ABC COM (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

Sunday

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7T WO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

March 8

NBN (ch 8)

9GO! (ch 88)

9GEM

(ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD

(ch 51)

PEACH

(ch 52)

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 ABC America: World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News.

2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Four Continents Championships. Highlights. 3.30 Travel Man. 4.00 The Crystal Maze. (PG) 4.55 Railway Journeys UK. 5.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. 6.30 News. 7.30 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG) 8.30 Country Music.

(PG) 9.35 MOVIE: Downfall. (2004, MA15+) 12.25am Raw Comedy Festival. (M)

SBS

(ch 3)

SBS VLND

1.30pm

(ch 31)

ABC NEWS

(ch 24)

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 (ch 2) Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 How To Stay Young.

(PG) 3.30 Keith Haring Uncovered. (PG) 4.00 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG) 4.30 The Mix. 5.00 To Be Advised. 6.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 6.30 Compass. 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Grand Designs. (PG) 8.30 Stateless. (M) 9.25 Miniseries: A Very English Scandal. (M) 10.20 Line Of Duty. (M) 11.25 Doc Martin.

(PG) 12.10am Call The Midwife. (M)

12pm House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Helloworld.

(PG) 1.30 Habitus House Of The Year. 2.00 My Road To Adventure. (PG) 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 News.

5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals. (PG) 8.30 The Good Doctor. (M) 9.30 God Friended Me. (PG) 10.30 The Resident. (M) 11.30 Autopsy USA. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12.30pm Giving Life. (PG) 1.00 MOVIE: Lovewrecked. (2005, PG) 2.45 MOVIE: Mermaids. (1990, PG) 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Customs. (PG) 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes.

9.30 Murder For Hire. (M) 10.30 See No Evil. (M) 11.30 Manifest. (M) 12.20am Cold Case. (M)

12pm Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield.

12.30 The Living Room. (PG) 1.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) 3.30 WhichCar. (PG) 4.00 RPM. 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 The Sunday Project.

7.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem.

(M) 11.30 The Sunday Project. 12.30am Shopping.

12pm WorldWatch.

1.00 Speedweek.

3.05 Motorcycle Racing. Superbike World Championship.

Round 1. 4.00 George Clarke’s Shed Of The Year. (PG) 5.00 SBS News Special: From The Ashes. 5.35 Nazi Megastructures. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Secrets Of Our Cities. (PG) 8.30 North America With Simon Reeve. 9.40 Is Australia Sexist? (M) 10.40 Stacey Dooley: Russia’s War On Women. (M) 11.40 Cycling.

UCI World Tour. Paris-Nice Race. Stage 1.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.10 School Of Roars. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Rusty Rivets.

7.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.15 Dino Dana. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 9.15 Melbourne Comedy Festival Upfront: The Queens Of Comedy. (M) 11.15 The F Word: International Women’s Day 2020. 12.15am Whovians. (PG)

12pm My Greek Odyssey. (PG) 1.00 All Clear.

(PG) 2.30 Bowls. Ultimate C’ship. Moama.

Second semi-final. H’lights. 3.30 My Road To Adventure. (PG) 4.00 Escape To The Country.

5.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 8.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 10.30 Criminal Confessions. (M) 12.30am Air Crash Investigation. (PG)

12pm Lego City Adventures. (PG) 12.30 Ninjago. (PG) 1.00 Power Rangers Beast Morphers. (PG) 1.30 Clarence. (PG) 1.45 My Little Pony: A Decade Of Pony. 2.15 Robot Wars. (PG) 3.15 BattleBots. (PG) 4.15 Weather Top Ten. (PG) 5.15 MOVIE: Stormbreaker. (2006, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Pixels. (2015, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (2011, M) 12.10am BattleBots. (PG)

12pm The Doctors.

(PG) 1.00 Cheers.

(PG) 2.30 Medics On Call. (PG) 3.30 Fishing Australia.

4.00 Cops: Adults Only. (PG) 4.30 What’s Up Down Under.

5.00 iFish Summer Series.

5.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.20 CSI: Miami. (MA15+)

1.30pm Woman With Gloria Steinem. (M) 2.50 States Of Undress.

(PG) 3.40 ABC America: World News Tonight. 4.05 Insight.

5.05 Dateline.

5.35 Woman With Gloria Steinem. (PG) 7.40 Hoarders. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: I Origins. (2014, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Cloverfield. (2008, M) 12.05am MOVIE: Lasting. (2013, MA15+)

12pm Ballerina.

1.30 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Kung Fu Panda.

6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover.

7.00 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. (PG) 8.00 Shaun The Sheep. 8.05 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.55 Barney’s Barrier Reef. 9.20 Slugterra.

9.45 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 10.05 Rage. (PG)

12pm Graveyard Carz. 1.00 Fishy Business. 1.30 Blue Water Savages. 2.00 Night Thunder.

3.00 AFL Women’s. Round 5. Melbourne v West Coast. 5.00 Aussie Lobster Men. 6.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE: The Day The Earth Stood Still. (2008, PG) 8.40 MOVIE: War For The Planet Of The Apes.

(2017, M) 11.30 Outback Truckers. 12.30am Oz Fish TV.

12.30pm The Garden Gurus. 1.00 Getaway. (PG) 1.30 MOVIE: We Joined The Navy. (1962, G) 3.30 MOVIE: The Wonderful Country. (1959, PG) 5.30 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Pre-Match.

6.00 Cricket. ICC Women’s Twenty20 World Cup. Final.

9.30 To Be Advised.

12am Timeless. (M)

12pm Neighbours.

(PG) 12.30 Charmed. (M) 1.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 3.00 The King Of Queens.

(PG) 4.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 9.00 To Be Advised.

10.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 11.30 Frasier. (PG) 12am The Middle. (PG) 12.30 Shopping.

12pm ABC News.

12.30 Close Of Business. 1.00 ABC News.

1.30 The Mix. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 Aust Story. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders. 4.00 Landline. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 Foreign Correspondent. 6.00 ABC News Weekend.

6.15 Planet America’s Fireside Chat. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.00 Insiders. 9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 Late Programs.

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NBN (ch 8)

9GO! (ch 88)

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Monday

March 9

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Landline. 2.00 Miniseries: A Very English Scandal. (M) 3.00 Escape From The City. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG) 5.00 The Repair Shop. 5.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story.

8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q+A. 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 Louis Theroux: America’s Medicated Kids.

(M) 12.10am Humans. (PG)

12pm MOVIE: Mommy, I Didn’t Do It. (2017, M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals. (PG) 9.00 9-1-1. (M) 10.00 S.W.A.T. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Proven Innocent. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Getaway.

(PG) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (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 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 MOVIE: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2. (2016, PG) 11.00 Chicago Med. (M) 11.50 Harry. (PG)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Australian Survivor: All Stars.

(PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Three Veg And Meat. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor: All Stars. (PG) 9.00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem.

10.00 Lawrence Mooney: Moonman.

(MA15+) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch.

2.00 Woman With Gloria Steinem. 3.00 Australia’s Hidden Shame With Ray Martin.

(PG) 3.55 Railway Journeys UK. 4.30 The Supervet. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.30 Planet Expedition. (PG) 8.30 Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. (PG) 9.30 Michael Mosley: Medical Mavericks. (M) 10.35 SBS News.

11.05 The World Game. 11.35 The Last Wave. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.35 Dot. 5.50 Peppa Pig. 5.55 Octonauts.

6.10 School Of Roars. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Rusty Rivets.

7.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.15 Dino Dana. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 Upstart Crow. (M) 9.05 The Office.

(PG) 9.50 The Games. 10.15 Peep Show. (M) 10.45 Bounty Hunters. (M) 11.15 30 Rock.

(PG) 11.55 QI. (PG) 12.25am The Office. (M)

1pm My Road To Adventure.

(PG) 1.30 Sydney Weekender. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (PG) 10.30 Liar. (M) 11.30 Brit Cops. (M) 12.30am Trial & Error. (M)

12pm Weather Top Ten. (PG) 2.00 Baywatch. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon – Ultra Legends. 3.30 Lego City Adventures.

(PG) 4.00 Clarence. (PG) 4.15 Robot Wars: Extreme. (PG) 5.15 American Ninja Warrior.

(PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 MOVIE: 3 Days To Kill. (2014, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Mad Max. (1979, MA15+) 11.45 Big Bang. (PG) 12.10am Weather Top Ten. (PG)

12pm NCIS. (M) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Nash Bridges. (M) 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 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.20 48 Hours: NCIS. (M) 11.15 Super Rugby Wrap.

12pm NBA. Atlanta Hawks v Washington Wizards. Replay. 2.00 NBA. Detroit Pistons v Utah Jazz. Replay.

4.00 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 4.10 This Week. 5.05 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.05 New Girl. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 The X-Files. (MA15+) 9.25 Homeland.

(MA15+) 10.25 Instinctive Desires. (M) 11.15 Instinctive Desires. 12.10am Halfworlds.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 BTN Newsbreak.

6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover.

7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 8.00 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.20 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.45 Barney’s Barrier Reef. 9.15 Slugterra. 9.35 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 10.00 Rage. (PG) 11.00 Close.

12pm Outback Truckers. (PG) 1.00 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG) 2.00 Ax Men. (PG) 3.00 Blokesworld. (PG) 3.30 Outback Truckers.

(PG) 4.30 Timbersports. (PG) 5.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 5.30 American Restoration. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 American Pickers. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Sudden Impact. (1983, MA15+) 11.00 MOVIE: Deep Rising. (1998, MA15+)

12pm World’s Greatest Cities.

(PG) 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 1.55 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: The Siege Of Pinchgut. (1959, PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 10.40 The Commander. (MA15+) 12.10am Destination WA. (PG)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.00 Raymond.

(PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 9.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 10.30 Raymond. 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 News Hour.

6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business.

9.00 The Drum.

10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

11.30 7.30.

ABC

ABC COM (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

Tuesday

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7T WO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

March 10

NBN (ch 8)

9GO! (ch 88)

9GEM

(ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD

(ch 51)

PEACH

(ch 52)

SBS

(ch 3)

SBS VLND

(ch 31)

ABC NEWS

(ch 24)

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Four Corners.

1.45 Media Watch. (PG) 2.00 Love On The Spectrum. (PG) 3.00 Escape From The City.

4.00 Think Tank. (PG) 5.00 The Repair Shop.

5.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG) 6.00 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 To Be Advised. 9.30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico.

10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 Q+A. 12.15am Humans. (M)

12pm MOVIE: An Officer And A Murderer. (2012, M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals. (PG) 9.00 The Good Doctor. (M) 10.00 Gold Digger. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Temptation Island USA. (MA15+)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Mom. (M) 1.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 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 Married At First Sight.

9.00 Paramedics. (M) 10.00 Botched. (M) 11.00 Chicago Med. (MA15+) 11.50 Cold Case. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Australian Survivor: All Stars.

(PG) 2.40 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Three Veg And Meat.

4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 Australian Survivor: All Stars. (PG) 9.00 NCIS. (M) 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.00 WIN News. 12am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch.

2.00 Woman With Gloria Steinem.

2.55 Railway Journeys UK. 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4.30 The Mosque Next Door. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.30 Great Australian Railway Journeys.

(PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.35 Dateline. 10.05 The Feed. 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 The Twelve.

(M) 12am Railway Journeys UK. 12.30 Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.35 Dot. 5.50 Peppa Pig. 5.55 Octonauts.

6.10 School Of Roars. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Rusty Rivets.

7.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.15 Dino Dana. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.15 The Office. (PG) 10.00 Brassic. (M) 10.45 Timewasters. (M) 11.10 Peep Show. (M) 11.35 30 Rock. (M) 12.20am QI. (M)

12pm Helloworld. (PG) 12.30 All Clear.

(PG) 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 4.30 The Zoo. 5.00 Crash Investigation Unit.

(PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Cold Case. (M) 9.30 Without A Trace. (M) 10.30 Criminal Minds. (M) 12.30am Trial & Error. (M)

12pm Survival Of The Fittest. (M) 1.00 Xena. (M) 2.00 Baywatch. (M) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.00 Clarence.

(PG) 4.15 Robot Wars: Extreme. (PG) 5.15 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 7.30 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.30 Young Sheldon. (M) 9.00 MOVIE: The Change-Up. (2011, MA15+) 11.15 Big Bang. (PG) 11.40 Young Sheldon.

(PG) 12.05am Survival Of The Fittest. (M)

12pm NCIS. (M) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Nash Bridges. (M) 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 CSI: Miami. (M) 9.25 CSI: Miami. (MA15+) 10.20 In The Dark. (M) 11.15 The Mentalist. (M)

12pm NBL. Finals Series. 2.00 NBL. Finals Series. 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 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 8.30 The X-Files.

(MA15+) 9.20 Leah Remini: Scientology And The Aftermath. (M) 11.05 The New York Times Presents: The Weekly. 11.35 Christians Like Us.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 BTN Newsbreak.

6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover.

7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 8.00 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.20 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.45 Barney’s Barrier Reef. 9.15 Slugterra. 9.35 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 9.55 Rage. (PG) 10.55 Close.

12pm Outback Truckers.

1.00 Inside West Coast Customs. 2.00 Ax Men. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Outback Truckers. 4.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Full Custom Garage. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.30 Vegas Rat Rods. 11.30 Graveyard Carz.

12pm New Tricks.

(M) 1.10 Days Of Our Lives.

(M) 2.05 The Young And The Restless. (M) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (M) 11.00 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (M) 12am Cops UK: Body Cam Squad. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.00 Seinfeld.

(PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 9.00 The Conners. (PG) 9.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 10.30 2 Broke Girls. (M) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour.

6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business.

9.00 The Drum.

10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

11.30 7.30.

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12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 (ch 2) Press Club. 1.30 The Breakfast Couch. 2.00 Love On The Spectrum. 3.00 Escape From The City. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 The Repair Shop. 5.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz.

8.30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL. 9.00 Black Comedy. 9.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.15 Planet America. 10.45 ABC Late News. 11.15 Four Corners.

12pm MOVIE: The Cheating Pact. (2013, M) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules: The Rivals. (PG) 9.00 First Dates Australia. (M) 10.10 First Dates Australia. (PG) 11.20 The Latest: Seven News. 11.50 Temptation Island USA. (MA15+)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Mom. (M) 1.30 Married At First Sight. 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 Married At First Sight.

9.00 Doctor Doctor. (M) 10.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 11.00 Lethal Weapon. (MA15+) 11.50 Westside. (MA15+)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Australian Survivor: All Stars.

(PG) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Three Veg And Meat. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 Australian Survivor: All Stars. (PG) 8.30 Bull. (M) 9.30 Bull. (M) 10.30 The Project. 11.30 WIN News.

12.30am Stephen Colbert. (PG)

12pm WorldWatch.

2.00 Woman With Gloria Steinem. 2.55 Dateline. 3.25 Insight. 4.25 The Mosque Next Door. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG) 6.30 News.

7.30 Tony Robinson’s Hidden Britain By Drone. (PG) 8.30 Dublin Murders. (MA15+) 9.35 Project Blue Book. (M) 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Homeland. (MA15+) 11.55 Railway Journeys UK. 12.25am Destination Flavour China Bitesize.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Rusty Rivets. 7.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.15 Dino Dana. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. (M) 8.30 This Time With Alan Partridge. (M) 9.00 The Office. (M) 9.25 The Office. (PG) 9.45 All Girls Live At The Apollo. (M) 10.35 Dead Pixels. (MA15+) 11.00 The Mighty Boosh.

(M) 11.30 30 Rock. (PG) 11.50 30 Rock. (M) 12.10am QI. (M)

12pm Creek To Coast. 12.30 Weekender.

1.00 Greatest Cities Of The World. (PG) 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice.

3.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 4.30 The Zoo. 5.00 Crash Investigation Unit. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Border Security. (PG) 8.30 Extreme Railways. (PG) 9.30 Mighty Trains.

(PG) 10.30 Greatest Cities Of The World.

(PG) 12.30am Air Crash Investigation.

12pm Survival Of The Fittest. (M) 1.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 1.30 Young Sheldon. (M) 2.00 Baywatch. (M) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.00 Clarence. (PG) 4.15 Robot Wars: Extreme. (PG) 5.15 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Mad Max: Fury Road. (2015, MA15+) 11.25 Big Bang. (PG) 11.50 Survival Of The Fittest. (M)

12pm NCIS. (M) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Nash Bridges. (M) 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 UnREAL. 12.50 Twiz And Tuck. 1.15 What Would Diplo Do? 1.45 American Boyband. 2.10 Fubar: The Age Of The Computer. 2.35 Jungletown.

3.25 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.05 If You Are The One. 6.05 New Girl. 6.30 MythBusters. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The X-Files.

9.25 MOVIE: Tank Girl. (1995) 11.20 MOVIE: Sharknado. (2013)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 BTN Newsbreak.

6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover.

7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 8.00 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.20 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.45 Barney’s Barrier Reef. 9.15 Slugterra. 9.35 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 9.55 Rage. (PG) 10.55 Close.

12pm Outback Truckers. 1.00 Carter’s W.A.R. 2.00 Ax Men. 3.00 Pawn Stars. 3.30 Outback Truckers. 4.30 Graveyard Carz. 5.30 American Restoration. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Family Guy. (M) 9.30 American Dad! (M) 10.30 Family Guy. (M) 11.30 Futurama. 12am LPL Pro. Rainbow Six Siege. Round 2.

12pm As Time Goes By. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (M) 1.55 The Young And The Restless. (M) 2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.40 Unforgettable. (M) 12.30am My Favorite Martian.

12pm WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 The King Of Queens.

(PG) 4.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 9.00 2 Broke Girls. (M) 10.30 The Middle. (PG) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press Club. 1.30 ABC News.

3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Afternoon Briefing. 5.00 ABC News Hour. 6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business.

9.00 The Drum. 10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News. 11.30 7.30.

12pm MOVIE: The Wrong Neighbor. (2017, M) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Rebel Wilson’s Pooch Perfect. (PG) 9.00 Modern Family. (PG) 9.30 Modern Family. (PG) 10.30 The Latest: Seven News. 11.00 Celebrity Obsessed. (MA15+) 12am Scandal. (M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Mom. (M) 1.30 Married At First Sight. 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 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1.

Parramatta Eels v Canterbury Bulldogs.

9.45 Golden Point.

10.45 Taken. (M) 11.45 Armed And Deadly. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Ambulance Australia. 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Three Veg And Meat. 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

(PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Ambulance Australia.

8.30 Gogglebox.

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 WIN News.

12.30am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch.

2.00 Woman With Gloria Steinem.

2.50 Great Irish Railway Journeys. 3.25 The Untold Story Of Mesopotamia. (PG) 4.25 The Mosque Next Door. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Mastermind Australia.

(PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Britain’s Most Historic Towns. (PG) 8.30 Secrets Of Britain. (PG) 9.30 The Little Drummer Girl. (MA15+) 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Deep State. (M) 12am Railway Journeys UK. (PG)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.10 School Of Roars. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Rusty Rivets.

7.00 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 7.15 Dino Dana. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 QI. (PG) 8.30 Hard Quiz. (PG) 9.00 The Office.

(PG) 9.45 GameFace. (MA15+) 10.10 Sammy J. (PG) 10.15 Brassic. (M) 11.00 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 11.25 30 Rock. (PG) 12.05am QI. (PG)

12pm My Greek Odyssey. (PG) 1.00 Greatest Cities Of The World. (PG) 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Mighty Trains. (PG) 4.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. (PG) 7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Judge John Deed. (PG) 10.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) 11.30 Dog Patrol. (PG)

12pm Survival Of The Fittest. (M) 1.20 Making Of Bad Boys 3. (M) 1.30 The Hold Down. (PG) 2.00 Baywatch. (M) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 4.00 Clarence.

(PG) 4.15 Robot Wars: Extreme. (PG) 5.15 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang.

(PG) 7.30 Survivor: Winners At War. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Knocked Up. (2007, MA15+) 11.05 Big Bang. (PG) 11.30 Science Of Stupid. (M) 12am Survival Of The Fittest. (M)

12pm NCIS. (M) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Nash Bridges. (M) 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 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 9.30 Madam Secretary. (PG) 10.30 The Code. (PG) 11.30 NCIS. (M)

12pm UnREAL. 12.50 Twiz And Tuck. 1.15 What Would Diplo Do? 1.45 American Boyband. 2.10 Fubar: The Age Of The Computer. 2.35 Jungletown.

3.25 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.05 If You Are The One. 6.05 New Girl. 6.30 MythBusters. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The X-Files. 9.25 Couples Therapy. 9.55 Sex And Consent. 10.30 Full Frontal.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.00 Kung Fu Panda. 6.25 BTN Newsbreak.

6.30 Operation Ouch! Hospital Takeover.

7.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 8.00 Adv Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.20 Thunderbirds Are Go. 8.45 Barney’s Barrier Reef. 9.15 Slugterra. 9.35 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 9.55 Rage. (PG) 10.55 Close.

12pm The Simpsons. (PG) 12.30 American Dad! (M) 1.00 Family Guy. (M) 2.00 Ax Men. (M) 3.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 3.30 Outback Truckers. (PG) 4.30 Graveyard Carz. (PG) 5.30 American Restoration. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 8.30 MOVIE: X-Men: Apocalypse. (2016, M) 11.25 Sarah Connor Chronicles. (M) 12.25am Ax Men. (M)

12pm Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 1.10 Days Of Our Lives. (M) 2.05 The Young And The Restless.

(M) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 5.30 Vet On The Hill.

(PG) 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 11.00 Dying To Belong. 12am Vet On The Hill. (PG)

12pm WIN’s All Australian News. 1.00 Medium. (M) 3.00 The King Of Queens.

(PG) 4.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Friends. (PG) 8.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 9.00 The Middle. (PG) 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 News Hour.

6.00 ABC Evening News. 7.00 ABC National News. 8.00 ABC News Tonight.

8.45 The Business.

9.00 The Drum.

10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC Nightly News.

11.30 7.30.

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Thursday

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Adam (ch 2) Hills: The Last Leg. 1.55 Love On The Spectrum. 3.00 Escape From The City. 4.00 Think Tank. 5.00 The Repair Shop. 5.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 6.00 The Drum. 6.55 Sammy J. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 The Heights. 8.30 Grand Designs Aust. 9.20 Would I Lie To You? 9.50 Miniseries: Agatha Christie’s The ABC Murders. 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.25 Informer.

ABC

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A Dutch 200 and an Andy Varipapa 300 are terms used in which sport?

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What is the first name of Jeeves from P. G. Wodehouse’s Jeeves stories?

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In Kath & Kim, Kath (played by Jane Turner) is a die-hard fan of which AFL team?

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What is the largest and most populous British city outside London?

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Lake Lugano is a glacial lake on the border between which two countries?

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Which sci-fi movie features the characters Cypher and Mouse?

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What are cirrocumulus, cirrus and cirrostratus?

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Which British rock group released the 1971 album, A Nod’s As Good As a Wink... to a Blind Horse?

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Eva needs to learn to be proud of just how much she has achieved instead of thinking that she could have done bigger and better. Certainly, 2020 brings more positive things into her life, which outweigh the bad. The year ahead will see her being offered a job/role that only she can do and this will certainly add another string to her bow!

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

The Full Moon on 9 March indicates a turbulent patch at work is going to require some quick thinking. Romance will be a heady, exhilarating feature of March. If you’re in an established relationship, there will be an extra zest to the passion and romance in your union.

A superior or colleague in a senior position could make a gesture of kindness and support that is quite startling and generous to you.

However, the Full Moon on 9 March indicates you need to step lightly with prickly associates who may put extra pressure on you with their demands.

Major financial business could arise this month. A project or deal involving a large sum of money could go ahead. The Full Moon on 9 March brings intense emotional moods to deal with and unexpected domestic incidents. A feeling of exhaustion may prevail so allow time for extra rest.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

Socially this will be a fun busy month and a delightful, spontaneous get-together with romantic vibes could take form out of the blue.

The Full Moon on 9 March could see a lowering of your confidence and self-esteem, especially if you make some mistakes when handling something unusual.

Friends, family and your partner are all going to be clamouring for your attention to take you to special places to do fun things. The Full Moon on 9 March indicates that a sudden event or issue with younger family members is going to be somewhat emotionally draining.

March should be a progressive and rewarding month on the job, with attractive opportunities that will advance your interests. The Full Moon on 9 March indicates you may be tempted to splurge on expensive goods and will need to be careful of maxing out your credit card.

You’ll pour a great deal of energy into providing generous support to your partner, family members, friends and colleagues, who come to you for counsel. The Full Moon on 9 March warns you to be careful of how you handle certain friendships and to be sensitive to others’ needs.

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GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR

A personal commitment could wind down, even fade altogether and you could feel relieved. It will take the pressure off and relieve any anxiety you have had. The Full Moon on 9 March brings additional family commitments which keep you very busy and create sensitive emotional moods.

Venus is throwing a happy glow over all your relationships and team efforts throughout much of March.

However, the Full Moon on 9 March falls directly in your own sign indicating that turbulence is likely in your closest relationships, but try not to allow your anxiety to control you.

March may be quite a demanding month so be prepared for a significant crescendo of commitments and pressures. To keep on top, streamline your program and organise your priorities. The Full Moon on 9 March warns you to be careful of stepping on the toes of work colleagues and bosses.

Happy Birthday Pisces! Saturn is ushering in a need for you to take better care of your health. You might find yourself drawn to nature for healing. The Full Moon on 9 March indicates issues are likely in your closest relationships, so be careful of having foot in mouth disease.

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Join the gun slinging, whip-cracking cast and let Webers Circus take you on a Wild West adventure for the whole family. The show, which has hit the Hunter Region, includes death defying acrobats, funny clowns, trick dogs, miniature ponies, Russian swing, and much more. It is currently on at Quinn Park, Swansea (next to the swimming pool) until this Sunday 8 March, before moving on to Maitland Showground from Thursday 12 to Sunday 22 March.

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My favourite things FAMILY I have been very happily married to Jim for almost 49 years and we are very proud of our two amazing children who both have equally amazing partners. We are super proud grandparents of our four grandchildren, three boys and a girl, ranging in age from 10 to 16.

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Since retiring from her full -time job as a high school principal in 2005, Wilma Simmons (pictured above right) has enjoyed life as a textile artist, grandmother and community volunteer. Wilma likes to focus on supporting community needs through art. She is currently preparing for International Women’s Day on 8 March, during which the Fearless Flowers Market at Timeless Textiles will raise funds for ovarian cancer research. For 12 months, the Wednesday Group has met weekly to create beautiful handmade flowers, which will be exchanged for donations to Pink Meets Teal, supporting Nicola Bowden’s research program at HMRI. As a Rotarian, Wilma is also involved in community service with her club locally and has in the past worked for several years on the Mando Project building and supporting a school and village in the Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea. She also supports Seven Women, a self -sustainable humanitarian project providing education and employment for disadvantaged women, and, with a fellow Rotarian, visited the project in Kathmandu, Nepal in 2019.

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FRIENDS I appreciate and enjoy being with my friends. I love being part of local groups which offer me great friendship and support – NCEATA (Newcastle Creative Embroiderers and Textile Artists), Gumnut Dollies-Newcastle, Tai Chi for Health, the Rotary Club of Wallsend-Maryland, and, of course – the Wednesday Group at Timeless Textiles.

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