LAURIETON sprinter Scarlet Monk has claimed five gold medals at the School Sport Australia (SAA) Track and Field Championships, setting two national records in the process. The national championships were held at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Track and Field Centre in Canberra from 2730 November.
Scarlet secured gold in five multi-class (MC) events: the Girls 12 years 100m, 200m and 800m races, the Girls 12 years 4x100m Relay and the Senior Girls (11-13) Long Jump.
The Camden Haven speedster also etched her name in the SAA history
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Accessibility focus as Council releases Inclusion Plan
By Rachael THORPE
INTERNATIONAL Day of People with Disability on 3 December, was
marked by the release of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s Community
The Port Macquarie Hastings plan is named, “Make a bigger circle”.
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q Scarlet Monk with her haul of medals from the School Sport Australia (SAA) Track and Field Championships. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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books, setting two new national records in the T35 category for the 200m and Long Jump events.
Scarlet, who has Cerebral Palsy, said she managed the nerves to compete at her best.
“I was nervous before each race but once I heard the gun I just ran really fast,” she said.
Scarlet also highlighted two special moments from the championships; celebrating her 200m win with her favourite ‘Hungry Jacks’ meal and ringing her school principal Mr Grant Timmins after claiming her first gold medal.
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“The whole school community is extremely proud of Scarlet,” said Principal Timmins.
“On her return to school Scarlet went on a special visit to each classroom, sharing her experiences and her gold medals with the student body.
“Her huge smile never left her face all day.
“Apart from having five national gold medals to treasure forever, Scarlet also has her name in the record book for the 200m and Long Jump events.
“A very deserving outcome for a very determined girl.”
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Hearing, Vision Impairment, Intellectual Impairment, Physical Impairment and Transplant Recipients.
Categories are labelled with a letter, followed by a two-digit number.
The letter is used to describe the event, eg T = Track.
The first digit tells you the category of impairment and the second digit tells you the degree of impairment.
The lower the second number, the greater the degree of impairment.
Kemp unanimously re-endorsed
MICHAEL Kemp has been unanimously reendorsed as the National Party’s candidate for the Oxley electorate in the 2027 state election.
The incumbent MP again received the support of his party at the Nationals’ Oxley division State Electorate Council meeting on Saturday, 6 December.
Mr Kemp said he was humbled by the confidence placed in him and grateful for the opportunity to continue fighting for the communities he represents.
“Being elected as your state representative has been a privilege,” Mr Kemp said.
“I remember the day I was first tapped on the shoulder, a reluctant possible politician, wondering how on earth I’d step up and pull this off.”
Mr Kemp said the role is demanding, but the most difficult moments often bring the greatest purpose.
“I love this region - every paddock, every person, every blade of grass that makes Oxley
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crime laws, improve healthcare, lower energy prices, protect landholders' rights and deliver proper riparian repair.”
q Scarlet Monk with her haul of medals from the School Sport Australia (SAA) Track and Field Championships.
Photo: Kim Ambrose/ SaltyFoxFotography.
q Scarlet Monk with Laurieton Public School Principal Mr Grant Timmins. Photo: Kim Ambrose/ SaltyFoxFotography.
q Oxley MP Michael Kemp will run again in 2027. Photo: Michael Kemp MP FB.
SES interns pass with flying colours
By Bill HARROW
NOVEMBER was a busy month for the Camden Haven State Emergency Service (SES), with key management appointments, community outings and the finalisation of an intern program.
The unit’s leadership moving forward has been
confirmed, with SES stalwart Caz Dobson appointed Area Commander for the next two years and Darren Mearrick appointed Deputy Commander for the same period.
On Saturday, 6 November a function was held to congratulate eight local students who graduated from
their SES youth internship course.
A proud Sally Baker, Deputy Principal of Camden Haven High School, was in attendance to see the students receive their awards.
The internship is unique to the Camden Haven Unit and includes a four-day, one night course.
Training topics included safety processes, introduction to community involvement, problem solving, emergency activities, bandaging techniques, leadership and
more.
The course included visits to Hannam Vale Public School and the Camden Haven Marine Rescue facility.
The graduating interns were Austin (year 7), Grace (year 8), Katie, Jacob, Clifford, Brett, Joshua and Kyle (year 10).
Participating students described the program as informative, an “absolute delight” and said it offered a “great ratio between fun and education”.
Deputy Unit Commander
Darren Mearrick told News Of The Area, “This is a very important program to give young interns the opportunity to be involved with our local SES unit and its operations.
“In turn, they give feedback to their parents and other school friends who may be interested.”
The course will be held
again in November 2026. Also in November, Camden Haven SES members were the invited guests of the North Haven Baptist Church for a function at the School of Arts.
Members were treated to a barbecue lunch and choir music.
The North Haven Baptist Church are ongoing supporters of the SES, with a donation last year towards a new barbecue.
q TThe Camden Haven SES Unit with graduating interns.
q Caz Dobson and Sally Baker.
q Caz Dobson and Katie Green.
INCLUSION PLAN
FROM Page 1 specific disability that a person has, but rather to the challenges they come across in their daily lives such as inaccessible physical spaces, attitudes and communications.
It originated from a community forum where a participant shared the statement that: “when there’s not enough room around the fire, we make a bigger circle”.
The vision of the plan is creating a welcoming, inclusive, and resilient community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
With one in five people in NSW living with a disability, the focus is on what is referred to as the social model of disability.
This refers not to the
Removing or reducing these barriers and impediments allows people with a disability to fully participate in and contribute to their community.
Present at the launch were numerous advocates who spoke to the assembled group of community and council members about their lived experience, including Sarah Eade, a
full-time wheelchair user and prominent disability advocate.
Sarah told News Of The Area, “the new plan is heading in the right direction.
“But there really is still a long way to go in terms of prioritising unsafe and inadequate infrastructure.
“I hope that moving forward there is more information flow between the Council and the Enable Reference Group.”
One of the high points of the day was the announcement by Council that Mobi Matting would be installed at Town Beach.
This project,
spearheaded by physiotherapist Bec Dalzell, enables wheelchair users to
Top training ensures safety on the sand
MEMBERS of the Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) have engaged in a range of vital training programs since the commencement of the season.
Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate courses were completed by SLSC hopefuls, who are now patrolling members of the club and volunteering their time on the beach in the iconic red and yellow uniform.
A first aid course and inflatable rescue boat (IRB) courses were also offered to upskill current members.
“A few weekends ago the Surf Life Saving Mid North Coast Branch held its first Women In Rescue IRB Crew and Driver Course over a weekend at Bonny Hills and Camden Haven SLSCs,” said Camden Haven SLSC Director Of Administration Nicole Crowe.
In November, the
SLSC held an event at which members practiced emergency scenario responses alongside paramedics and firefighters.
“These days are important to gain much needed skills and good relationships with other emergency services,” Nicole said.
Camden Haven SLSC has also recently purchased a drone through the Beach Safety Equipment Fund.
“Once training has been completed this is another asset we will have available to ensure our beach goers and community are safe,” Nicole said.
Surf boats have also returned to the water, with a Women's Reserve Surf Boat Crew launched this season at the Camden Haven club.
Called the “Camden Haven Fever”, the new crew has competed at Bonny Hills
and Forster boat carnivals throughout the North Coast Boat Series.
“The crew consists of Pete Bagnall (sweep), Susie Bell, Karen Bell, Cassie Pensini, Brooke Burgess and Mel Sanbrook,” Nicole said.
The club also has a Junior Crew, which is currently training in the river.
The area’s Nippers have been busy in recent months too, with two carnivals held at Camden Haven SLSC.
Representing their club, SLSC members Edie Burgess and Ralph Ward competed at Hat Head SLSC’s Branch carnival in October, and Edie, Ralph and Royce Negus competed at Kempsey
in November.
“At both carnivals the kids came away with some places but most importantly they had fun and it is great to see a few more competing for the club.” Nicole said.
The next carnival is the Country Championships at South West Rocks in January.
Crescent Head SLSC’s carnival
cross the sand on top of the matting without becoming bogged. It has been in the pipeline for the last two years.
q Attendees at the Focus on Accessibility gathering.
q Attendees at the Women in Rescue course.
q The Women's Reserve Surf Boat Crew in action.
q The club’s Nippers learning beach safety.
Duplication all but done
By Sue STEPHENSON
REGIONAL Roads Minister
Jenny Aitchison has delivered some rare good news for road users in Port Macquarie by officially declaring the Ocean Drive Duplication Project done.
That’s not to say work has been completed.
Road barriers are still in place, the roundabouts are yet to be finished, traffic lights need to be switched on and remediation and
landscaping works are ongoing.
The $123 million project, jointly funded by the NSW Government and Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, has transformed 3.2kms of Ocean Drive into a four-lane corridor designed to reduce congestion and improve travel times.
The project also includes upgraded intersections with traffic lights to cut bottlenecks, shared pedestrian and cycling
paths, better crossing points and road safety features, koala-exclusion fencing and a dedicated fauna underpass.
Major upgrades to water, wastewater and utility infrastructure have been delivered alongside the roadworks.
Ms Aitchison joined Mayor Adam Roberts and Port Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer onsite on Wednesday morning to celebrate the project meeting its end of
NSW Reconstruction Authority
2025 deadline.
“This upgrade responds to strong population growth in this region, providing improved access for residents to local services, including health, schools and small businesses,” Ms Aitchison said.
Cr Roberts said “the completion of the Ocean Drive Duplication Project marks a landmark achievement for our region and is Council’s
largest investment in road infrastructure to date.”
“This is more than just a road upgrade.
“Our commitment to meeting current and future water and wastewater infrastructure needs has also been considered, with close to five kilometres of upgraded pipeline network integrated into the delivery of this project.
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“This project shows what can be achieved when we invest in infrastructure that supports growth, enhances liveability and strengthens our regional economy.”
The work also forms part of a broader longterm transport network improvement, including planning for the Lake Road Duplication.
“The appointment of Ditchfield Contracting has also created new jobs and boosted the local economic profile of the region.
q Regional Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison (in blue), Mayor Adam Roberts (l) and Port Macquarie MP
Rob Dwyer (r) on Wednesday, near the new Matthew Flinders Drive traffic lights. Photo: David Heffernan.
q A before and during aerial view of Ocean Drive. Photo: NSW Government.
‘Uplifting’ release of powerful owl
By Rikki WALLER
A PORT Macquarie resident made a very precious discovery last month, rescuing a young, endangered Powerful Owl in the Transit Hill area.
The exquisite bird was found on 30 November following a crow attack, with the resident calling FAWNA’s rescue hotline for advice and delivering the owl to a local FAWNA coordinator.
In NSW, the Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua), is listed as a vulnerable species with populations threatened by habitat loss, lack of large nesting tree hollows, and predation by foxes and cats.
Collecting the bird the following morning, FAWNA’s Raptor Coordinator, Meredith Ryan, gave the owl a thorough assessment.
It was weighed and measured, and ultimately determined to be a young male by its weight and wing chord measurements.
“Even though there were no problems detected with its wings, eyes, legs, talons or body, it was decided a precautionary vet check should take place,” Meredith told News Of The
Area.
“An appointment was made and Michael Ferguson at Wauchope Vets was consulted on the Wednesday, giving the owl the all clear.”
Under care for rest and recovery with FAWNA, the Owl, affectionately named Nino, became an adored patient.
“[He] had to first be ‘assist fed’ to ensure adequate nutrition before being encouraged to ‘pull’ his own food as he would in the wild, perching up high and dining on a possum, a glider, a flying-fox or other natural prey," said Meredith.
“During the particularly hot weather, Nino was gently water misted for cooling and his excreta checked daily for any signs of abnormalities.
“Wildlife carers talk deeply and meaningfully about the shape, colour, size, texture and smell of what comes out of their charges’ rear ends – a great indication of health status.”
After a few days in care, Meredith and fellow FAWNA carer Andrew Ryan, took a site visit of the area where Nino was found and located
a good spot to release him when he was ready.
On Monday, 8 December, a week and a day of being in care with FAWNA, Nino was returned to his home in a forested area and in the darkness, without the distraction of house lights.
“[Nino] was placed on the ground, had a few head turns, a listen, then flew away strongly with a distinct sound of strong wing beats,” Meredith said.
“Brad, the caller who first delivered Nino to FAWNA, was pleased to learn the release was successful.
“Such a lot of our work in FAWNA is wildlife welfare; dealing with animals called to us by the public and in so many cases they are beyond help.
“Successful releases like Nino’s are so uplifting and make the hard slog of wildlife rehabilitation such a joy.”
Anyone interested in joining FAWNA’s band of volunteers is encouraged to visit fawna.org.au and look in the “Join” tab for membership information and 2026 training course dates.
7 – 11 JANUARY
q Meredith Ryan with the endangered Powerful Owl before its release. Photo: supplied.
A FAWNA-tastic win for wildlife
By Rikki WALLER
AFTER 34 years of dedicated service, Meredith Ryan has been recognised for her incredible work with FAWNA.
Meredith received the NSW Wildlife Council’s “Wildlife Rehabilitator Award”, during the council’s 20th anniversary event on Friday 28 November.
NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Heritage and the Environment Penny Sharpe, presented the inaugural award to Meredith, for her outstanding contribution to the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sector.
In turn, Meredith accepted the honour on behalf of the magnificent wildlife rehabilitation volunteers throughout NSW who do such important work nurturing and ensuring good wildlife welfare outcomes.
“How proud I am that the work of the local licensed volunteer wildlife rescue group working in Port Macquarie-Hastings, Mid Coast and Kempsey, has been recognised,” Meredith told News Of The Area.
She particularly thanked the “significant others” who support carers in their voluntary work.
An active and dedicated member of FAWNA since 1991, Meredith has held several leadership roles in the charitable organisation, including Secretary, Treasurer, Media Officer, Membership Secretary, and for the last several years, President.
Meredith has also been the coordinator for macropods, flying-foxes, bats, reptiles, and has trained and mentored several generations of new FAWNA volunteers whilst also being an integral member of the NSW Wildlife Council.
Over the years, Meredith has been instrumental in spearheading some of the region’s most pivotal programs and projects.
She was key in developing post-bushfire wildlife search and rescue protocols for the National Parks and Wildlife Service and orchestrated the launch of the Food4Wildlife and Nest Box Appeal initiatives.
Following the “Black Summer” fires, these relief initiatives saw over 30 food collection stations established across the 18,000km2 regions of the MidCoast, Port MacquarieHastings, and Kempsey LGAs.
These provided
macropod pellets, bird seed, and other feed for distribution by residents and volunteers throughout fireaffected areas.
At the same time, nest boxes were built and installed to provide emergency shelter for hollow-dependent species whose habitats had been destroyed, ensuring thousands of birds and animals were able to survive and thrive.
Meredith holds a deep conviction that every life matters and that every action helps protect Australia’s unique native species and ecosystems.
Her legacy lives on in every animal she has released back into the wild, in every wildlife rescuer and rehabilitator she has mentored, in every grantwinning submission she has crafted, in every initiative she has launched, and in every conversation she has had with politicians and the media.
Wildlife organisations such as FAWNA receive no government funding but are required to comply with strict licensing regulations to rescue, care and rehabilitate wildlife, including identified threatened and endangered species.
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CLARIFICATION
NEWS Of The Area wishes to offer clarification to information printed in our 5 December edition.
In the p11 story, ‘Local wildlife in crisis’, it was
mentioned that wildlife rescue organisation WIRES was seeking volunteers.
To clarify, WIRES does not operate in the Camden Haven area.
covering the MidCoast, Kempsey and Port-Macquarie Hastings LGAs.
CAMDEN
q Meredith Ryan is awarded the NSW Wildlife Council’s inaugural Wildlife Rehabilitator Award.
The local wildlife rescue organisation is FAWNA Inc,
Community organisations receive funding boost
THE 2025 Ritchies IGA Hastings Grant Campaign has now closed, with 53 applications received from community organisations across the Hastings region.
Applications reflected the wide range of needs faced by community organisations today - from heart defibrillators and training equipment to fridges, laptops, insurance, and everyday operational resources.
Ritchies Community Development Manager
Tim Walker said, “It was incredible to receive so many applications, and it is an indication of how many local clubs, groups and schools require financial assistance for their chosen projects.
“As the first Ritchies grant campaign in the Hastings district, this year’s strong participation confirms how vital such funding opportunities are for local groups that rely heavily on volunteers and limited fundraising capacity.”
Three organisations have
been selected to receive a $2,000 Ritchies grant each:
• Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club
• Telegraph Point Public School
• Wauchope Soccer Club
Recognising the importance of every project submitted, Ritchies has made the decision to also support all remaining 50 applicants with IGA gift cards.
“Everyone’s project is important for the sustainability of their
individual club,” Mr Walker said.
“Choosing just three was incredibly difficult, so we wanted to extend our support to every group.
“While a $2,000 grant would have been ideal for all, we hope $7000 in gift cards help raise additional funds or provide a welcome boost for members - especially at Christmas.”
Ritchies encourages locals to join the Ritchies Card loyalty program, giving community members the power to support their favourite club, school, or charity every time they shop - while also accessing exclusive member rewards.
Early mackerel, Lake Cathie prawns and coastal conditions
By Kate SHELTON
BEACHES across the Mid North Coast are currently experiencing a bloom of red algae.
Locally known as "red weed”, this natural phenomenon is vital for marine ecosystems but can create unpleasant odours as it decomposes on the sand.
Beachgoers should be
prepared for the smell, though only temporary.
Prawning has been the highlight of the week at Lake Cathie.
The foreshore from the Perch Hole to the beach has been busy, with enthusiastic anglers netting impressive hauls of school prawns.
Activity is expected to peak this weekend as we move into the new moon
phase, offering darker nights ideal for larger catches.
Fishing has been somewhat inconsistent in the Camden Haven area.
While rock fishing at Bonny Hills and Crowdy Head has yielded reliable catches of luderick and bream, tailor numbers have been hit-and-miss around the Laurieton headlands.
Offshore conditions remain unpredictable due to weather and currents, though anglers staying
closer to shore have landed quality snapper.
The local FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) is producing intermittent mahi mahi, with activity expected to rise as warmer currents arrive.
Offshore game fishers have also reported early sightings of marlin.
In the Hastings region, bream are biting well around local wharfs and breakwalls.
Rock anglers at Point Plomer have reported
excellent catches of drummer and luderick.
While weekend weather hampered offshore trips, midweek anglers found success with snapper and pearl perch.
The standout performers have been the local FADs, where live bait is producing exciting action on mahi mahi.
Further north, the fishing is heating up.
An early run of mackerel has excited anglers at the Grassy Head reefs, while kingfish are patrolling Fish
Rock and the deep reefs off Crescent
Inshore reefs are holding snapper and pearl perch, with mahi mahi available in deeper waters off South West Rocks. Beach fishing has improved significantly at Horseshoe Bay and Goolawah, with bream responding well to worms, squid, and prawns. In the river, flathead remain excellent, and whiting catches are improving near Jerseyville.
q Nippers hit the water at Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club.
Head.
Port Makos make their mark
By Kim AMBROSE
OVER 3000 touch footballers
laced up their boots and took to the Tuffins Lane fields in Port Macquarie, eager to make their mark at the 2025 Senior State Cup (SSC).
For the 38th consecutive year, the Port Makos Touch Football Association hosted the premier sporting event, which featured three days of intense competition between 5 to 7 December.
In addition to the 240
teams and their supporters, were 300 referees: all adding up to around 6000 visitors.
A Men’s Open Team from Singapore competed along with an Open Mixed Team from Japan.
The pinnacle of the competition was on Sunday afternoon, with spectators and players treated to some of the fiercest Grand Final matches witnessed in several years.
The Port Makos were among the standout
performers, fielding seven representative squads and securing state titles in three divisions.
The Mixed Seniors and Masters successfully defended their titles, coming away as back-to-back champions, followed by the Women’s 45s who took home gold in a convincing win.
Makos Club President Wayne Gleeson spoke with pride when reflecting on the club’s performance.
“We are stoked with how
Voting
q Milla Swain adding to her team’s tally. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
the weekend went,” he said.
“The weather was hot and there was a bit of wind on the final day, but that definitely didn’t affect the standard of touch football played.
“From the club’s perspective, it was amazing to secure three trophies.
“The Women’s 45s, led admirably by Anna Gleeson, were well-deserved winners.
“The Mixed Masters got there in the end and still remain undefeated after two years of State Cup competition.
“While our Mixed Seniors set the benchmark in professionalism and commitment, winning all weekend in a canter.”
Echoing Wayne’s sentiments was Linda Bryan, Club Secretary for Port Makos.
She proudly reflected on the strengthening club culture and emerging talent:
“from our Under 20s Men and Women, Women's Opens and 45s, followed by three mixed
teams in the Opens, Seniors and Masters divisions".
“All grand finals featured a Port Makos team member named as the Player of the Final, with Beau Montgomery, Glen Littler and Anna Gleeson receiving the honours,” she said.
“We have some promising young talent emerging through the ranks and are certain you will be seeing some of our players featuring in the origin and international arena in the near future.”
q Darcie Gleeson, co-captain of the W20s, stopping the opposition. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
q Steve Roberts crossing the line.
Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Kew Ladies Bowls
By Velvanie HARTAS
TUESDAY 9th December
Well another year coming to an end as today was our last day of social bowls till next year.
We celebrated with a nice morning tea and some raffles and nice prizes. Congratulations to all those who won
Donna Austin, Isabel Hicks & Sharon Stokmanis/Skip - runners-up.
Laurieton Swimming Club
By Meg CASS
THE monthly score winners for the 4 weeks ending on 3/11/2025 were:
Freestyle
A Grade: Tayler Cass
B Grade: Edie Burgess
C Grade: Charlotte Wellings
D Grade: Ellie Caruana, Julie Eccleston, Rose Garner
Breaststroke
A Grade: Michael Tinker
LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Warren Bates
NEXT Thursday, 18th December, is our biggest social event of the year – the Annual Members’ Christmas Party. All eligible bowlers are requested to be in attendance prior to 12 noon on the day. The venue is the Mountain View Room at LUSC. Prizes will be awarded to the Club Championship winning team and the runners-up team, along with the Bowler of the Year Award.
On our second-last bowling day of the year, 36 bowlers came to play at the beautiful Kew Country Club. Rink winners on the day were the team of Bob Clark, Warren Bates and “Blinky Bill” Blake. The runners-up were Leslie Faulstone and Wayne Davy in the pairs game. The very popular Taste Bakehouse voucher was won by Brian Johnston.
Rhoyda Hope won the major nomination sheet draw, and Rod Barnett collected the minor prize. Neil Collins collected two of the raffle prizes, and Bob Constable won the other. It was noted that Jackie O’Donahue played an exceptionally good game after returning fresh from a very long holiday in Tasmania.
SPORT RESULTS
Prizes.
Then we went out for a game of bowls which consisted of three teams.We played fun games instead of our Normal bowls,which was a bit of fun, and everyone seemed to enjoyed themselves even though it was very hot out there.
Also we didn't have to wear our uniform we could dress in what ever we liked.
We then came in for lunch which consisted of sorted sandwiches and free drink voucher which was lovely and
WEDNESDAY, 3rd December, Social Open Pairs -
Rob Quirk & Andrew Richards - winners. Gary Beves & Steve Martin - runners-up.
THURSDAY, 4th December, Men's Social Triples -
Rink 19 - Paul Dewson, Russell Grunsell & Mike Ryan.
Rink 12 - Nick Hope, Dave Warwick &
B Grade: Talya Giuliani, Rail Pensini
C Grade: Tayler Cass
D Grade: Karen Eccleston
Backstroke
A Grade: Talya Giuliani
B Grade: Harry Santman
C Grade: Ara Fuller, Donna Jackson
D Grade: Kylah Irwin
Butterfly
A Grade: Talya Giuliani
B Grade: Tayler Cass
C Grade: Emily Wheadon
D Grade: Ava Burgess, Julie Eccleston, Isabella Fede, Tori Hardes,
Just a reminder to all bowlers that the 2026 bowls year will commence on Thursday, 8th January 2026. For any bowlers who may be considering joining us on Thursday mornings, an early start to the year is recommended to give yourself enough time to qualify for our fantastic social events and, of course, the opportunity to join in with a great crowd of friendly, social lawn bowlers with varying degrees of skill – some with no skill at all but, nevertheless, great company.
Enquiries can be made at the LUSC foyer desk. The registration sheet is located adjacent to the club foyer, so you can add your name to play up until Wednesday afternoon. Your first game is free for any new bowler.
everyone enjoyed. Between the raffles and donation box we raised $230.00 dollars which will go to cancer research or care flight.
13th December
There is a mixed christmas party with Ladies and Men combined.
14th December
I believe there is a mixed christmas party for the Friendly Friday and the Travelling Bowlers.
TUESDAY Social Bowls
Paul Dovey.
Rink 19 - Greg Carr, Alan Workman & Les Colley - Silver Medal.
Will Resume back on the 6thJanuary, and Friendly Friday will Resume back on the 9th January.
So make sure you put this on your calendar.
Hope everyone has a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year,with their family or friends.
And if you are going away drive carefully and stay safe. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the New year.
Rink 9 - Andrew Richards & Paddy Bristow.
Rink 12 - Ray Downes & Dennis Hamilton.
SUNDAY, 7th December, Water Dragons Turnaround Mixed TriplesA great dress-up day with heaps of smiles, on that note I think everyone was a winner with lots to talk about.
q Laurieton Swimming Club.
UHA GROUP
Celebrating dedication and community spirit: UHA Camden Haven
THE United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) has long been a quiet but vital part of our community, supporting local hospitals through fundraising, handmade gifts, and practical assistance that makes a real difference to patients and their families.
Here in Camden Haven, the dedication of its members continues to shine through, reminding us how much a committed community can achieve.
One shining example of this dedication is Stephanie, who has recently been awarded Life Membership for her outstanding service.
Over the years, Stephanie has donated more than 40 handmade quilts and countless other crafted items to hospitals and fundraising raffles.
Her generosity has not only brought comfort to patients but has helped raise essential funds to support hospital services.
Stephanie’s commitment goes far beyond the craft table.
In recent months alone, she has collected nine carloads of craft supplies, transforming her own garage into a storage and sorting hub.
Every donation is carefully organised, ensuring that nothing goes to waste and that every item reaches the people or projects that need it most.
Stephanie’s tireless work
embodies the spirit of the UHA: small acts of kindness stitched together to create something truly meaningful.
The UHA Camden Haven plays a crucial role in supporting hospitals in the area.
From fundraising for vital equipment, running raffles and craft stalls, to sewing quilts, baby items, and care packs, the group works tirelessly to improve patient care and comfort.
Every effort stays local, helping those right here in our community when they need it most.
Getting involved with the UHA is open to anyone who wants to make a difference.
You don’t need to be a crafter to join - the group welcomes volunteers, donors, and anyone willing to lend a hand.
Whether it’s helping at fundraising events, donating materials, or simply buying a raffle ticket, there’s a place for everyone to contribute.
q The UHA Camden Haven plays a crucial role in supporting hospitals in the area.
175 Ivers Road, Kew
SET across a pristine 118acre expanse, this remarkable property at 175 Ivers Road offers a once-in-a-lifetime lifestyle opportunity - where rural tranquillity meets modern comfort in one of the region’s most breathtaking natural settings.
Tucked at the base of North Brother Mountain, the estate enjoys a truly unique outlook, bordered by the peaceful waters of Watson Taylor Lake and boasting an impressive 695 metres of frontage to the Camden Haven River.
Despite its serene seclusion, the property is just 15 minutes from the untouched beaches of North Haven, creating a rare balance
of country calm and coastal convenience.
The residence itself is designed to embrace space, light, and its magnificent surroundings. Featuring three generous bedrooms and a sweeping open-plan living area, the home’s standout is its contemporary gas kitchen - equipped with excellent storage and positioned to capture panoramic views.
Casual dining flows effortlessly to an expansive outdoor entertaining area, where rolling pastures frame uninterrupted vistas toward North Brother Mountain.
Adventure and recreation are on your doorstep, with direct river access perfect for swimming, boating, or exploring the region’s most picturesque waterways all the
way to the ocean.
Completely off-grid, the property offers sustainable living at its finest, powered by a full solar and battery system and supported by a dam with ample water supply.
For those seeking space to work, store, or create, two substantial sheds - a barnstyle three-bay structure and an additional three-bay shed - provide abundant versatility.
This is more than a home; it is an escape, a sanctuary, and a chance to make both a sea change and a tree change without sacrificing modern luxuries.
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By Manny WOOD
TIMMY wakes on Christmas morning, rubs his eyes and stumbles downstairs to the Christmas tree. He is overjoyed to find three presents, bearing a special stamp, stating that they are “Shipped from the North Pole”.
“Thank you, Santa!” he exclaims.
When Timmy’s brother and sister join him, they begin unboxing their Christmas gifts.
His sister unwraps a shiny pink tricycle before his brother reveals a collection of He-Man figurines.
Timmy’s gift is big and heavy.
He feverishly tears open the wrapping, but alas, his heart immediately sinks - A sack of potatoes!?
Boy sues Santa! Outlook for timber industry not good
A handwritten note states; “Naughty boys don’t get presents”.
A devastated Timmy cannot believe it.
He shakes his fist at the sky and screams, “I have been on my best behaviour all year!”
When he calms down, Timmy makes enquiries with Grinch Law, seeking compensation on a “no win no fee” basis.
Proceedings are soon commenced in the Supreme Court of the North Pole.
The hearing is conducted before three judges; the Honourable Jack Frost, the Honourable Tooth Fairy and a particularly grumpy Chief Justice Easter Bunny presides.
At the hearing, under sworn testimony, Santa gives evidence to the effect that under Christmas Lore, he is granted the power to decide, in his sole discretion, who has been naughty and who has been nice.
He further states that his role is a gratuitous one and no contractual relations exist.
He is however, unable to adduce any admissible evidence of Timmy’s alleged “naughtiness”.
The Grinch argues that Santa’s conduct gives rise to an “equitable estoppel”.
He submits that Santa made a representation that nice children will be rewarded with presents.
He states that Timmy reasonably relied on the representation and by not receiving a present, he “suffered detriment”.
In his final submissions, The Grinch forcefully argues that it is unconscionable for Santa to resile from the promise of a gift, seeking “specific performance” and oddly, a lengthy jail term.
The Court refuses to entertain criminal sanctions but rules on the balance of probabilities, that Santa is “estopped” from denying Timmy a special Christmas gift, which with a click of his fingers, magically appears to the rousing cheer of the crowded Courtroom!
Merry Christmas to my devoted readers, clients, colleagues and amazing staff!
This column is not legal advice.
On theCouch
DEAR Jasminda,
MY husband's Netflix viewing history shows an abnormal amount of True Crime shows, serial killer series, and murder mysteries.
Should I be worried?
Dear Petra,
For some strange reason, many people like having the living daylights scared out of them for relaxation.
I'm not one of them, and it sounds as though you aren't either.
I don't think you should read too much into it.
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE timber industry has been a major part of the mid-north coast’s history and economy for the last 170 years.
Todd Lynch, along with many of us, is extremely concerned for the future of the industry and its participants.
He believes that urgent government action should be taken to reverse the decision to “close sustainable forestry operations”.
Unfortunately, re-opening of State Forests to logging would only delay the closure of timber mills, such as Herons Creek, for a brief period because, along with private-land sources of millable timber, they have been largely logged out.
This situation has not suddenly occurred.
From the mid-1960s on there was massive competition between coastal and Dividing Range mills for the reduced sources of logs.
Species such as Brush Box, Tallowwood and Turpentine, used on bridge construction and repair, started to become very scarce in the early 1970s.
The depletion of the most common species; Blackbutt and Grey Gum, has gradually progressed since the late 1970s to the present dire situation.
There is still a massive number of young trees in the mid-north coast hinterland that,
because they are growing so tightly packed, and the increased frequency and severity of drought, will not reach maturity perhaps for forty years. Action taken forty years ago to plant seedlings in open country, and the current government allowing a short period of logging in native forests, would have resulted in mills such as Herons Creek staying open into the foreseeable future.
It is a tragedy that when the 1980s Hawke/Keating government was planning to do just that with its Eighty Billion Trees system, where two billion native hardwood seedlings would be grown in nurseries all around Australia every year for forty years and offered free to farmers to grow around their boundary and internal fences and in unproductive areas such as gullies and creek banks, that the Opposition ran a “whispering campaign” telling them that “no government should be able to tell you what to do with your land”.
It worked.
The outlook for the timber industry is not good.
It is hoped that current government action to ensure future employment and the wellbeing of displaced workers and their families is successful.
Regards, Mike DIBBS, Port Macquarie.
I like watching musicals but it doesn't mean I'm going to morph into a theatrical performer any time soon.
It may be that your husband likes to remind himself that his life isn't as bad as he thinks.
It may be that he would prefer to be scared by something irrational rather than his own fears.
Perhaps you should watch your husband's reactions to these movies for a better insight into why he watches them. If, for example, he is curled up in the corner of the lounge, covering his eyes, and screaming like Janel Leigh out of Psycho, he is probably just after an adrenaline surge.
If, however, your husband is watching with a deadpan expression (or, worse, smiling in a creepy Norman Bates way) there is potential for worry. Further, if he is making copious notes in a lockable diary, it's time to run, Petra.
Run for the hills (not the hills that frequently appear in horror movies though.
Then you'll be in real trouble).
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Our climate always changes
DEAR News Of The Area,
AROUND 20 years ago, I was one who believed in so-called “climate change”.
I do not any longer, and that is because I had the wisdom to put my position to one side, and honestly listen to the other side of the argument (which I recommend people also do).
Real science observes ice core samples that are tens of thousands of years old, which unequivocally prove that the climate continually changes… it is a cycle.
Periods of warming follow periods of cooling.
One can think of it like a sine wave.
There is a name for this phenomenon… nature.
People use the term “Climate Deniers”. I have a name for them: “Climate Samers”.
Climate Samers want to go completely against nature, and keep it from changing… make it stay the same.
We all know what happens when humanity goes up against nature: we always lose.
Everyone wants a clean planet, reliable energy and a bright future for our kids.
But I can promise our Climate Samer
friends the following: you could fill this entire world with solar panels and wind farms… the climate will always change.
You’re on a hiding to nothing trying to stop a natural cycle.
Low lying nations will go under the waves, and over time, re-emerge… it’s just what happens.
Nature is truthful and bats at 100.
Politicians lie and bat at 0.
Please think about it.
Regards, R SCHOFIELD, Laurieton.
Petra L.
The lies of government and the media
DEAR News Of The Area,
DO you like being lied to?
Maybe you don’t even know it’s happening because you have become conditioned to it.
We are programmed from an early age to believe our teachers, parents, employers, news reporters, government,
KCC Men's Golf
By Danny LLOYD
THURSDAY Stableford was sponsored by M&H Mechanical 4WD.
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By Andrew RICHARDS
7th DECEMBER, 2025
In Wednesday Social Bowls, Ray Allan, Bill Reid and John O’Neill claimed Kew Country Club
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doctors, celebrities and even the church.
We hope the information they give us is accurate, but it never hurts to consider what we are told rather than blindly accept it.
In my experience, I have found that governments in general and the mainstream media regularly manipulate
Best on the day was outgoing KCC Men’s Golf Treasurer, Graeme Morgan with 40pts.
Next best were Peter Ragen, Cliff Kerr and Neil Dark on 39.
first prize. The Runners Up were Steve Hall, Dave Harvey and Cliff Kerr. Voucher winners were Neil Verner, Steve McGregor, Brad Conway and Viv Gunter. Its good to see Steve McGregor and Viv
Winners – Garry Forster & Steve James 59.75 net.
2nd – Peter Tyson & Bruce Johnson 62.5 net.
3rd – Scott Dawson & Rick Griffiths 62.75 net.
4th – Larry Southall & Greg Lee 63.5 net. C/B. Ball winners ; Phil
National titles
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24
was hit by heavy hitters in the fourth and did not progress.
He managed to finish 10th overall, which will give him confidence going into future campaigns.
Zeke’s friend and competitive counterpart
Harry Stephens also had a successful week at Thirroul Beach.
The Port Macquarie local’s approach through the early rounds was consistent.
He squeezed through the fourth round, edging past Billy Daniel with a score of 9.83, to Daniel’s 9.33.
and fabricate information to achieve a desired narrative.
This is usually because they are “controlled” from a level above that demands an agenda be promoted to the masses, mostly for financial or political benefit.
The truth is no longer essential if it stands in the way of the money and power
that these “puppeteers” can attain through lies and deception.
We saw it displayed when COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation.
Our health system and governments fell into line under the control of the WHO.
SPORT RESULTS
GAREL GOLF NTP 9th was won by Neil Harvey ($105).
Saturday’s Stableford sponsor was KEW CORNER STORE.
Best in their grades were: Adam Heslop (A-38), Kevin
sharing the prize again lol. Also a big welcome to Neil Verner, who recently joined our club.
The Saturday Jackpot was cancelled due to high temperatures and the smoke.
McCarthy & Mark Bird 63.5, Brian Jenner & Paul Munro 64, Jacob Westerhuis & Steff
Sweeney 64.25, Alan Chappin & Keith Jackson 64.5 net. & Paul Dickson & Bob Goodison 64.5
Nearest to the pin 9th Hole A Grade Rob
Harry dominated the quarter-final, where he beat Lennox Lindsay to qualify for the semi-final.
Two solid waves of 5.88 and 6.13, then gave him a total of 12.01.
This proved too much for the Queenslander, Jaxxon Sands, who could only manage a combined score of 7.43.
Harry faced Lennox Lindsay again in the final, where the two friends
Watts (B-42) and Murray Dick (C-41).
John Sykes was closest on the GAREL GOLF 9th for $78. Meanwhile the seasonlong race to the lucrative KEW CORNER STORE CUP
The Final of the Club Championship Pairs will be played on Tuesday 9th December. Ray Allan and Keith Collins are taking on Chicka Thompson and Dennis Rothe. Both sides have been in great form so
Spring, B Grade Deon Lawrence, C Grade Don Fury
10th Hole A Grade Greg Lee, B Grade Rod Gooey, C Grade Lou Forster.
12th Hole, A Grade Vince Lyons, B Grade Murray Godden, C Grade Greg Watson.
They lied to us about the vaccine being safe and effective. It was neither.
Similarly, the climate change fearmongering comes from the original inventors at the United Nations.
The narrative is disseminated through governments, media, and
came to its conclusion.
The consistent Chris Harris won in a canter despite a defiant charge from Mick Murray both having nett 70 on the day
Other placegetters were
it promises to be a great match.
Our Christmas Party is being held next Saturday at 4pm. I wonder who has been naughty and nice this year?
Bowls this week
North Haven Bowls Golf Club By Laurie HAMILTON 3.12.2025 STABLEFORD 1st Keith Turner
corporations that will benefit from the trillion-dollar green energy industry as the taxpayer foots the massive bill.
The schools and universities adopt the false narrative, and soon everyone is repeating the same dogma, and what may not be true is widely accepted.
Accept the science?
Not today, my friend! David LAWRENCE, Dunbogan.
include Wednesday Social and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress). The Club Championship Pairs Final will be played next Tuesday morning.
battled it out for glory.
It was to be the youngster Lennox Lindsay’s day, though, as Harry went down by an agonising 13.40 to 13.28 in the final.
Joey Silk represented the area in the U16s, and also liked the waves at Thirroul Beach.
The Crescent Head
local was classy through the rounds, but stepped it up in the semi-final with a combined score of 13.13, defeating Lucas Deffenti, who could only manage a score of 9.21.
He faced Ashton Crowley in the final, who had proven to be a class above the rest during the week.
Silk nailed two early waves, a 5.50 and 6.60, to give him a big chance of grasping the trophy with a combined score of 12.10. Deffenti proved his class though, pulling out two big waves of 8.13 and 7.30 to take his total to 15.43.
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Greg Piercy, Ben Morgan, Dylan Rumble and Scott Dawson. Well done to Steve James and Garry Forster for running this prestigious event.
q Harry Stephens in the final. Photo: Andrew Shields Surfing Australia.
q Joey Silk in the final. Photo: Andrew Shields Surfing Australia.
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SATURDAY
THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
SBS VICELAND, 8.30pm
Sam Claflin (pictured) and acting icon Jeremy Irons lead an impressive cast for this epic eight-episode interpretation of Alexandre Dumas’ 1846 novel. The men are cast as prisoners on a forbidding island off the coast of Marseilles. They spend five years chipping away at the mortar between them, with the elder Abbé Faria (Irons) educating Edmond Dantès (Claflin) in multiple subjects before his death gives the younger man a chance to escape. Armed with Faria’s knowledge of a vast treasure, Dantès makes for the island of Monte Cristo to claim his fortune.
FRIDAY, December 12
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 11.05 The Forsytes. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Gala. Hosted by Jeremy Fernandez and Megan Burslem.
8.30 Maigret. (Final, Mav) Tragedy strikes in Saint-Fiacre. Maigret’s absence in Paris has terrifying consequences.
9.25 Hard Quiz. (Final, PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.55 Crime Night! (Final, R)
10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
10.55 ABC Late News. (Final)
11.15 Silent Witness. (Final, MA15+a, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
(PG) 11.10
9.05
(R) 10.15
SUNDAY
CRICKET
SEVEN, 7pm
The summer of cricket is now in full swing, treating fans to action left, right and centre. Between Saturday night’s WBBL final, the third Ashes Test commencing in Adelaide tomorrow and the electrifying action of the Big Bash League beginning tonight, cricket lovers are spoiled for choice by the sport’s overlapping fixtures. Live from the Furnace, the first match-up of the Big Bash season pits the Perth Scorchers against the Sydney Sixers. After an early exit in BBL14, the Sixers (aided by new signing, Pakistani superstar Babar Azam) will be eager to make a statement against the most successful side in the league’s history. As cricket legend Aaron Finch (pictured) puts it, “The best thing about the BBL is the unpredictability”.
(R) 9.15
You Think You Are? (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 South America With Simon Reeve. (PGaw, R) 3.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Nazca Desert Mystery. (PG,
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Jaws: Making A Splash In Hollywood.
8.30 William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill. (Mav, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Sisi. (Ma, R)
11.40 Culprits. (MA15+v, R)
1.50 Soldiers. (Mal, R)
3.35 Growing A Greener World. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Melissa King visits Castlemaine. 8.30 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006, Mls, R) Two women who live on opposite sides of the Atlantic impulsively switch homes for Christmas. Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law.
11.10 MOVIE: Morbius. (2022, Malv, R) A biochemist is transformed into a vampire. Jared Leto.
1.15 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Malns)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
MONDAY BILL BAILEY’S VIETNAM ADVENTURE
SBS, 7.35pm
As far as travel companions go, English comedian Bill Bailey (pictured) has to be up there with the zaniest, most affable and entertaining offsiders to hit the road with. Keen to immerse himself in local life, the Black Books star jams with musicians, meditates with monks and enthusiastically connects with the Vietnamese people in this six-part travelogue. Returning to Vietnam a decade after his first visit, Bailey is intrigued by how the country has changed in recent years, but also determined to know more about its ancient stories and history. In this final episode, he sets sail in a traditional boat and weaves through the limestone karsts and mythical waters of Ha Long Bay, learning about its legendary dragons.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Swimming. Australia v The World.
10.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) The taskforce uncovers a sinister robbery scheme.
11.30 Next Stop. A look at holiday destinations.
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.
1.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG, R)
7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. (Final) 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.35 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Golden Girls. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Talking Honey. 12.10 Pretty Little Liars. 3.00
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple’s Morningside Queenslander has always been small, but the arrival of a baby changed everything. 9.50 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Brie Larson. 11.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.25 10 News+. (R) 12.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00
SATURDAY, December 13
6.00 Back Roads: Harvey, WA. (R) Lisa Millar visits the town of Harvey, WA.
6.30 When The War Is Over: Afghanistan. (PGa, R) Rachel Griffiths meets artist Ben Quilty.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (PGdv) A crime
Parisian dreams.
Bergerac. (M, R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Wham! Last Christmas Unwrapped. (PGl, R)
8.40 Alpine Hotel At Christmas. (R)
9.35 Osborne House: A Royal Retreat. (PG, R) 10.50 The Real Spies Among Friends. (PGalv, R)
11.45 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
3.05 Being Beethoven. (PG, R)
4.10 Growing A Greener World. (R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Final.
10.30 Women’s Big Bash League Final Post-Game. Coverage of the WBBL Final post-game. 11.00 MOVIE: The Rock. (1996, MA15+lv, R)
An FBI agent and a convict break into the former Alcatraz prison to stop a renegade general. Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Avatar. (2009, Mv, R) A paraplegic man remotely operates an alien body. Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana. 10.45 MOVIE: The Domestics. (2018, MA15+lv, R) A couple search for safety. Kate Bosworth.
12.30 Getaway Presents France. (PG, R)
1.30 Our State On A Plate. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
6.30 The Dog House UK. (PGa) A family of three dogs are split up.
7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) Mary and Tom saved for many years while working at a supermarket and they finally purchased their two-storey dream home. 8.40 Location, Location, Location Australia. (PGa, R) Mitch and Mark search Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and the Mornington Peninsula to help two
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.25 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: The Night Before Christmas In Wonderland. (2024) 8.50 Chopped Junior. 9.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.15 Abbott Elementary. 10.35 Speechless. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00
Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
6am The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 7.55 Fried Green
Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 10.20 There’s Still Tomorrow. (2023, Italian) 12.30pm Annie’s Fire. (2022, M, French) 2.40 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 4.45 Delfin. (2019, Spanish) 6.25 The Giants. (2023, PG) 8.30 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 10.55 Erotic Stories. 1.05am La Chimera. (2023, M) 3.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, M)
SUNDAY, December 14
ABC News. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Seven artists return for the semi-final.
The Forsytes. (Final, PG) Jolyon decides his future.
Return To Paradise. (PGdv, R)
The
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Dream Gardens. (R) 3.40 The Art Of. (PG, R) 4.10 Gardening Australia. (R)
Annabel Crabb’s Civic Duty. (PG, R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5pm Peppa Pig. 5.10 Stick Man. 5.40 Peter Rabbit. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Niko: Beyond The Northern Lights. (2024, PG) 8.55
MOVIE: A Boy Called Christmas. (2021, PG) 10.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. (PG)
8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (PG)
10.40 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (PGav, R)
11.35 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (PGn, R)
1.05 Empires Of New York. (Madl, R)
3.35 Dishing It Up Christmas Special. (PGl, R)
4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 APAC Weekly.
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Morning Programs. 11.30 Your 4x4. Noon Search4Hurt. 12.30 Timbersports.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00
MOVIE: Random Acts Of Christmas. (2019)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 1. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Sixers. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Liam Bartlett sits down with a killer.
12.00 The Queen Unseen. (PG, R) Takes a look at Queen Elizabeth II.
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 7.45 The Giants. (2023, PG) 10.00 La Chimera. (2023, M) 12.25pm Michael Collins. (1996, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 5.25 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 7.00 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982) 8.30 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 10.50 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 12.30am I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 2.20 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Tipping Point: Celebrity Special. (PG) 8.10 Events That Changed Australia: Black Saturday. (Ma) 9.20 Red Eye. (Premiere, Ml) A police officer escorts a criminal back to Beijing. 11.20 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mv, R) 12.10 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) 1.00 Explore TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
Today Early News.
Today.
5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games. (2012, M) 10.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.20 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Long Beach. H’lights.
MONDAY, December 15
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG)
8.30 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas.
9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 The Man Who Died. (Malv) 11.35 Culprits. (MA15+v, R) 1.45 Pagan Peak. (MA15+a, R) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.15 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 4.45 Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 2. Melbourne Renegades v Brisbane Heat. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game between the Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat.
11.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Violet struggles to write a letter to Carver. 12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s) Abby goes on a date with a TV celebrity.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R)
8.40 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994, Mls, R) A woman leaves her small town to find romance. Toni Collette.
10.50 The Equalizer. (Mav)
11.40 Sight Unseen. (Premiere, Mv)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 TKO: Total Knock Out. (Premiere) 9.15 The Crystal Maze. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
Rex In Rome. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.45 Mysteries From Above. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Count Of Monte Cristo. 9.35 I Am Smokin’ Joe Frazier. 11.10 Question
6am All At Sea.
(2010, PG) 7.30 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 9.50 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982) 11.20 Man Who Didn’t Want To See The Titanic. (2021, M, Finnish) 12.50pm Blow Dry. (2001, M) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 4.55 The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 7.30 Samia. (2024, M) 9.30 Unforgiven. (1992, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, December 16
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Art Of... (Mns, R) 10.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Forsytes. (Final, PG, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PGv, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
The Assembly. (PG, R)
Escaping Utopia. (Mas, R)
A Country Road: The Nationals. (R)
Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG, R) 2.05 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 2.55 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago:
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)
9.40 Australia In Colour. (PGa, R) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Families Like Ours. (Mal) 12.10 De Gaulle. (Mav, R)
2.05 Nordland 99. (Mals, R) 4.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Does Countdown. 8.35 The Count Of Monte Cristo. 9.35 Hoarders. 11.20 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.15am Bad Education. 1.25 Count Abdulla. 2.20 The Bloody Decade. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00
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6am The Scarlet And The Black. Continued. (1983, PG) 8.05 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 10.20 Let Me Go. (2023, M, French) 12.05pm Unforgiven. (1992, M) 2.25 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 4.00 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982) 5.30 Mr Blake At Your Service! (2023, PG, French) 7.30 Bandit. (2022, M) 9.50 Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 12.20am Taking Lives. (2004, MA15+) 2.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 3. Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Thunder. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game between the Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder. 11.00 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGa) Quinten’s parents visit.
12.00 Miniseries: London Spy. (MA15+ds) Danny is accused by the papers of murder.
1.15 Travel Oz. (R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Gala. (R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PGa, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.15 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. (PG, R) 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Planet Reef. (R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Costco At Christmas. (R)
8.30 Terror On The Space Station. (PGa)
Crime. (Madlsv)
SBS World News Late.
Elvira. (PGa, R)
2.15 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2024. (Malns, R)
3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.20 Rediscover Victoria. (R)
4.50 Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 How To Train Your Dragon Homecoming. 8.20 Steven Universe. 8.45 Adventure Time. 9.05 Teen Titans Go! 9.30 We Bare Bears. 9.40 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.25 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 4. Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers.
10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the game between the Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers.
11.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma) Kidd connects with a troubled teen.
12.00 MOVIE: Top Of The Class. (2020, Mav, R) A student is accused of murder. Jacqueline Scislowski, Kate Watson.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am The Zoo. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (PGl, R)
8.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) A motorcyclist crashes into parked cars.
9.30 RPA: Jamie’s Baby. (PGm, R)
10.30 American Crime Story. (Madlsv)
12.30 Resident Alien. (Final, Mlv)
1.20 9Honey: He Said She Said. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Mr Blake At
Your Service! (2023, PG, French) 8.00 The Scarlet
And The Black. (1983, PG) 10.35 Samia. (2024, M) 12.35pm Bandit. (2022, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 5.35 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 7.40 The Nugget. (2002, M) 9.30 A Good Person. (2023, MA15+) 11.55 Crimes Of The Future. (2022, MA15+) 1.55am Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 4.20 Let Me Go. (2023, M, French)
THURSDAY, December 18
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 When The War Is Over. (Final, PGa, R) 10.30 The Piano UK. (Final, PG, R) 11.25 QI. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (PGv, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00
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6.00 Morning Programs. 9.55 The Secret Life Of Lighthouses. (PGav, R) 10.50 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Amazon: The Lost World. (PG, R) 2.55 Nick Knowles Into The Grand Canyon. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PGl, R) 4.15 Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 ABBA And Elvis In The Outback. (Ml)
8.35 The Untold Story Of The Vatican.
9.35 Vigil. (MA15+av)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Vienna Blood. (Return, MA15+av)
12.10 Outlander. (MA15+asv, R)
1.35 House Of Promises. (Ms, R)
4.15 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize.
(R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Count Of Monte Cristo. 9.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.30 MOVIE: Reservoir Dogs. (1992, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Mastermind Australia. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Australia’s Sleep Revolution. 1.30 Appetite. 2.40 SBS50. 2.45 Insight. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Travel Man: 96 Hours In Rio. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Count Of Monte Cristo. 9.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.20 The UnXplained. 11.10 Homicide. 12.05am Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Mary Shelley. (2017, PG) 8.15 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 10.20 Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 12.50pm Too Cool To Kill. (2022, M, Mandarin) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 5.20 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 7.30 Up In The Air. (2009, M) 9.30 An Unfinished Life. (2005, M) 11.30 Ben Is Back. (2018, M) 1.30am A Good Person. (2023, MA15+) 3.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 5. Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. From the MCG.
10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. An expert panel examines all the big news and issues with a deep dive into the world of cricket.
11.15 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
12.45 Life. (Malsv, R) A court reporter is beaten to death.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Topknotz: Wild On
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By Jules BARDON
THREE of the region’s best young surfers made their boardrider clubs proud, when they represented NSW in the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Wollongong.
Zeke Woollam and Harry Stephens competed together in the U14s, while Joey Silk competed in the U16s.
The tournament started on 28 November, with the country’s top 30 junior
