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Move straight into this brand-new, never-lived-in two-storey home, perfectly positioned opposite a protected koala reserve and just 1km from the beach.
Featuring four spacious bedrooms (including a master suite with
This beautifully presented home features open-plan living, a sleek stone kitchen, and a spacious main suite with a stylish ensuite. The covered timber deck and low-maintenance yard are ideal for relaxed coastal living or entertaining. Set on a 480m² block, it’s perfect for downsizers, families, or a holiday retreat. Just minutes from Dunbogan South Beach, Laurieton, and the local boat ramp, everything you need is within easy reach. A rare opportunity in one of Dunbogan’s most desirable locations—don’t miss it!
Set on a level 450m² block, the home features:
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Featuring four spacious bedrooms (including a master suite with walk-through robe & ensuite), an open-plan kitchen/dining/living with butler ’s pantry, plus a separate media room, this home balances style with functionality
Featuring four spacious bedrooms (including a master suite with walk-through robe & ensuite), an open-plan kitchen/ dining/living with butler’s pantry, plus a separate media room, this home balances style with functionality.
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• 3 upstairs bedrooms + family bathroom + sitting area
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THE Rotary Club of Laurieton is on a mission to revive a 30-year-old
the Rotary Junior Community Awards. Inaugurated by
Rotary Club of Mitchell River, the awards ran in local schools until COVID forced a hiatus.
Luke HADFIELD 0408 461 038 luke@newsofthearea.com.au
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‘Amazing’ Beach-to-Beach boardwalk officially opened
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With an overall vision of an 11.2 kilometre shared pathway connecting beaches, the completion of this stage is a moment of pride for the community and a reflection of years of dedication.
Funding for the project was a collaborative effort, with all three levels of government contributing.
Federal, State and Local representatives
were present at the opening, including Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold, State Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer, and Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Adam Roberts.
Members past and present of the Beach to Beach Committee were also in attendance, many of whom have worked tirelessly to see the vision come to life.
Committee member Penny Small expressed her gratitude, saying, “It’s an amazing facility for our community.
“It provides equity of access and safe access for everyone.”
While current representatives celebrated the achievement, special acknowledgment was given to those who had helped lay the groundwork, including former Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie, former Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams, and former Mayor Peta Pinson.
With more than eight kilometres of the pathway already complete, momentum is building to finish the remaining sections.
While securing future funding may pose challenges for members not in government, the drive and commitment of the community remain as strong as ever.
Fines fall after camera trial
By Luke HADFIELD
A NSW GOVERNMENT trial of average speed cameras targeting light vehicles has recorded a sharp drop in speeding offences during its first month of enforcement.
The cameras, operating on stretches of the Pacific and Hume Highways, began issuing fines on 1 July after two months of warning notices.
Early results show a marked change in driver behaviour, with the number of speeding detections almost halved.
In July, one in every 276 cars monitored was fined, compared with one in 143 receiving warning letters in May.
More than 1.8 million vehicles have been checked since the trial began, with 2310 fines issued in July across the two locations.
On the Pacific Highway section between Kew and Lake Innes, speeding rates dropped from one in every 146 cars in May to one in every 317 in July.
The Hume Highway site between Coolac and Gundagai saw a fall from one in every 138 to one in every 214 over the same period.
The program is scheduled to run until June 2026 and is intended to improve road safety by encouraging compliance with speed limits.
Revenue raised from infringements is directed to the state’s Community Road Safety Fund, which supports education and safety initiatives.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said the figures show the approach is working.
“Speeding is the biggest killer on NSW roads and is a factor in around 40 percent of
all fatalities and I make no apologies for doing everything possible to lower that figure,” she said.
“Camera enforcement is one of the most effective, evidence-based measures to increase safer driving.
“It saves lives and prevents injuries.
“The trial is having the desired effect, with speeding offences almost halving across both locations.
“It’s pleasing to see an improvement in driver behaviour as we continue to monitor the effectiveness of this trial.”
Ms Aitchison added that speeding increases both the chance of a crash and its severity.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we want everyone to make it home in one piece every time they get behind the wheel.”
q Penny Small, surrounded by other Beach to Beach Committee members, addresses attendees.
YOUTH AWARDS
Petition with Parliament
By Sue STEPHENSON
THE petition for funding to plan a fix for the Wrights Road and Lake Road traffic nightmare, is now with the NSW Parliament.
In just over two weeks, more than 10,000 residents of Greater Port Macquarie signed on to the document.
It is the product of a collaboration between Business Port Macquarie, state MPs Rob Dwyer and Michael Kemp, federal MPs Pat Conaghan and Alison Penfold, and Mayor Adam Roberts.
“Thanks to the driving force of Business Port Macquarie, led by Peter Jones, and the passion of our wider community, we can now
officially… take your voices into Parliament,” said Mr Dwyer, the Member for Port Macquarie.
Mr Dwyer was lodging the petition with the Clerk of the
Parliament this week, in the hope it could be scheduled for debate next Thursday, 18 September.
“During the debate, the Minister (or her representative) will respond, along with other Members of Parliament,” Mr Dwyer said.
“This isn’t the final step, but it’s a major one - showing that when our community works together, our voice cannot be ignored.”
of community participation, while promoting leadership, confidence, self-worth, knowledge, skills for life, and positive social values.
Rotary aims to provide children an opportunity to see and understand their own potential value to the community regardless of academic, physical or other abilities.
Rotary Club of Laurieton President Graham Blackett told News Of The Area, “This is an excellent program to help students develop community involvement.
“It also showcases the talent of our young people within the local community.”
To successfully complete the award, students need to attend a variety of different activities.
These include a community event like NAIDOC Week; a physical activity or sport; contributing time to community service; taking part in a cultural experience such as Chinese New Year; and engaging in an artistic pursuit, for example attending a play.
Students then produce a report which can be via a
variety of media including written, drawn, and video recorded.
The program is open to school students in Year 6 with the aim of fostering community connection and involvement at an early age.
Mr Blackett is in the process of contacting seven local schools in the hope that they will embrace the opportunity.
The Rotary Club of Laurieton meets on Monday nights from 6.30pm at Laurieton United Services Club. New members are always welcome.
q Rotary Club of Laurieton President Graham Blackett.
q Rob Dwyer has lodged the petition with the Clerk ahead of it being tabled in Parliament. Photo: supplied.
Ocean swims set to attract hundreds
WAUCHOPE Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club
will host a round of Ocean Swims at Rainbow Beach later this month.
The event, to be held on Sunday, 28 September, is expected to attract hundreds of entries across a range of swim distances.
Surf club president David Trotter says the Rainbow Gold Ocean Swim is more than just a dip in the ocean.
“It’s a real celebration of community, the joy of open water swimming as well as shining a light on our magnificent coastlines,” he said.
“While the event will attract plenty of seasoned swimmers, this event is also about inclusion, connection and simple good vibes –so we are expecting entries from surf life saving clubs, swim clubs, ocean swim groups, and just people who enjoy a dip in the ocean.
“This event is welcoming to all swimmers, from confident kids and first-timers to salty veterans who live for the feel of a clean line through blue water.
“And we are catering to everyone’s ability with a number of swim distances.”
These distances range from 400m to two kilometres.
q The event is expected to attract hundreds of entries across a range of swim distances.
The minimum age per distance is: 400m - 8 years; 1km - 12 years; 2km - 13 years.
Trotter described an early morning swim at Rainbow Beach as “something undeniably special”.
“Our club is organising a supportive crew to be on hand for this event, which is the perfect excuse to kick off your summer - and your school holidays - with purpose
and a smile,” he said.
“Whether you’re road-tripping the coast or planning a relaxed weekend with friends, the Rainbow Gold Ocean Swim is a reminder that ocean swimming isn’t just about distance; it’s about doing something that makes you feel alive.”
Trotter said entries were already being
accepted for all three swims and he was expecting a strong response from the swimming public.
Entries are now open at www.oceanswims. com. Online entries close at 3pm on September 27. Fees apply.
Government release 20,000 Home Care Packages
THE Federal Government has announced it will deliver 20,000 Home Care Packages in the next eight weeks.
A further 20,000 packages are set to be released between November and the end of the year, with the remainder of the promised 43,000 to be delivered by mid-2026.
The Australian Government subsidises organisations to provide home care services to eligible older people.
The Home Care Packages Program supports older people with complex needs to stay at home.
They are designed for those with more complex care needs that go beyond what the Commonwealth Home Support Program can provide.
Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold said the release of the Home Care Packages is an overdue step for older Australians.
She said waitlists for Home Care Packages ballooned from 87,000 in March to 108,000 in July, while a further 121,000 older Australians are still waiting to be assessed.
“It should never have come to this,” said Ms Penfold.
“My colleagues and I have been contacted by countless local residents waiting for an assessment and then waiting to get a package.
“It took us (the Coalition) raising it in the Parliament for the Government to act despite the urgent need and the availability of funding.
“What was missing was the Government’s willingness to act.”
Ms Penfold said she would continue to push for timely aged care delivery and meaningful reforms that “prioritise care over red tape”.
Ageing Australia has welcomed the Government’s decision to immediately
release 20,000 home care packages.
“We congratulate the Government on heading our calls, with so many Australians waiting for care in their own homes,” said Ageing Australia CEO Tom Symondson.
“Providers are ready to act immediately and deliver more packages across Australia.
“As we heard recently, 98 percent of members tell us they have the capacity and are ready to go.
“This is the start of the long road to getting people off wait-lists and getting the care they need.”
Samantha Edmonds, the Director of Policy, Education and Systemic Advocacy at the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN), said the announcement is a positive step, but more work must be done to protect and safeguard the interest of older people.
“This is good news especially in advance of the new Aged Care Act commencing on 1 November,” Ms Edmonds said.
“Inadequate in-home care support can push older people into hospital and prematurely into residential aged care, which is unfair and avoidable.
“Once an older person has been approved for the appropriate level of in-home support, they typically wait another 12 months to
receive it.
“Untenable delays such as these put older people at significant risk of adverse outcomes.
“Older people should not have to wait
more than 30 days for in home support
“These delays have an adverse impact on a person’s dignity and wellbeing. We have a shared responsibility to alleviate this challenge.”
Photo: Ocean Swims.
Remembering Peter ‘Russell’ Collins
A MEMORIAL fishing competition and community weekend has been organised to honour the memory of muchloved local Peter ‘Russell’ Collins, one year after his sudden passing.
All proceeds from the weekend will be donated to men’s health charities Beyond Blue and the Black Dog Institute.
The event begins at 12pm on Friday, 19 September at North Haven Boat Ramp, where competitors will head out for the start of the fishing competition.
The competition, which
has attracted more than 190 entries, includes divisions for Beach, Shore, Boat, Inside, and Outside.
Making a special appearance will be Dan Repacholi, a fourtime Olympian, triple Commonwealth Games gold medalist in shooting, and the current Federal Member for Hunter.
That evening the celebration continues at the Laurieton Hotel, with competitors gathering for a meal and to share stories of Pete.
On Saturday, 20 September, the weigh-in and judging will take place from 2pm at the Laurieton Hotel, followed by a charity auction commencing at 6:30pm.
More than $6,000 in prizes will be offered at auction, with prizes including framed and autographed NRL jerseys, a fishing trip for two to Cape York, and race boots
autographed by jockey Tommy Berry.
The boots were worn when Berry rode the legendary Chautauqua to win the TJ Smith Stakes for the third time.
Organisers stress the weekend is about much more than fishing.
“It is about community, mateship, and celebrating Pete’s life in a way he would have loved - with laughter, a few beers, and plenty of stories shared,” a statement from the organisers said.
“Peter ‘Russell’ Collins, known simply as Pete to most, lived a life full of friendship, laughter, and loyalty.
“From his earliest days at kindergarten through to school carnivals, a shared love of cars and Harley Davidsons, family camping trips, holidays, and farming, Pete created bonds that were more like family than friendship.
“To many, he was a second father, a guiding figure, and a mate who was always there.”
Free BBQ brings community together
By Luke HADFIELD
CAMDEN Haven-based homelessness charity Community at 3 has
expressed continued gratitude to the Kew Country Club for opening its doors to host the organisation’s weekly barbecues.
The free gatherings, held each Wednesday from 2:30pm, are designed to provide a welcoming space for anyone seeking
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connection, especially those facing loneliness or difficult circumstances.
Attendees are invited to share a meal and conversation, with additional food available to take home for people who are homeless or doing it tough.
A bus service is also provided for those without transport.
Community at 3 co-chair Theo Hazelgrove said the support of the venue has been vital.
“This weekly event plays an important role in our community and would not be possible without the kind hearts and generosity of people like the Kew Country Club and manager Dean Noble,” he said.
The group encourages anyone in the community to come along.
Enquiries can be directed to Theo on 0419 370 076.
q The late Peter ‘Russell’ Collins (centre) surrounded by family.
q Dean Noble from Kew Country Club and Theo Hazelgrove from Community at 3.
Art exhibition back for 2025
By Luke HADFIELD
THE Hastings Valley Fine Art Association (HVFAA) is returning to the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) for the Laurieton Group’s annual art exhibition.
The event will be held from Friday 3 to Monday 6 October.
This highly anticipated exhibition follows the success of last year’s event, which was also held at LUSC.
“The art exhibition was a huge success last year with many works purchased,” HVFAA member Sue Burrows said.
Visitors can expect a
wide variety of artistic works, from abstract to contemporary styles.
“Several local award winning artists will be exhibiting,” Ms Burrows said.
“Inexpensive unframed as well as quality framed work will be available.
“Original pen drawings, watercolour, oil and acrylic art and much more will be on display.
“Local scenes of Camden Haven will be a highlight this year.”
The HVFAA is a notfor-profit community organisation that has been fostering the development of art within the Hastings
Valley since its founding in 1983.
Over time it has grown into the largest and most successful art association in the region.
The Laurieton Group has been an integral part of that growth.
The group meets weekly in the Laurieton Hall on Wednesdays from 9am to 2pm, and sessions are open to anyone with an interest in exploring their creative side.
No special talent is required, only a willingness to have a go.
For more information contact Debbie AshtonKing on 0448 839 656.
Community and Major Events grants now open
PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) is now accepting applications for its Major Events and Community Grants Program.
Major Events Sponsorship offers up to $5,000 for events occurring between January and June 2026 that attract visitors from outside the region, boost the local economy, and enhance community wellbeing.
PMHC is especially keen to support “standout, unique and multi-day events” that take place outside the peak tourism season and showcase the 24 towns and villages across the LGA.
This can include largescale cultural or music festivals, sporting events, and corporate or industry conferences that bring new audiences, ideas, and energy into our communities.
Community Grants of up to $15,000 are available for not-for-profit organisations delivering projects that promote inclusion, celebrate culture, improve community spaces, and support local participation.
This round will also prioritise initiatives that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, youth, seniors, people with disabilities,
and homelessness, along with local community celebrations such as Australia Day, Christmas, Seniors Festival, and Youth Week.
Funding can support initiatives such as cultural programs, volunteer training, disability access, creative industries, and activation of community spaces.
PMHC Group Manager
Liveable Communities, Lucilla Marshall, said the grants empower local organisations to bring impactful ideas to life.
“We’re proud to support ideas that grow our region, bring people together, and celebrate local passion and potential,” Ms Marshall said.
“Whether it’s a community festival, a creative program, or an initiative that strengthens
local wellbeing, these grants give people the resources to make a real difference.
“Supporting local events and projects isn’t just about funding activities, it’s about showcasing our region, creating opportunities, and building stronger, connected communities.”
Applications close Sunday 14 September and be submitted via the Community Grants and Major Events pages on the PMHC website.
q Members of the Hastings Valley Fine Art Association.
U3A celebrates 20 years
By Pauline CAIN
PORT Macquarie Hastings
University of the Third Age (U3A) celebrated its 20-year anniversary on Sunday, 7 September, with members past and present gathering at the Tenison Woods Centre to mark the occasion.
President Karen Roberts welcomed 50 guests, including Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer and Mayor Adam Roberts.
”Some of you are original members, those who plotted
and planned and then worked hard to establish this organisation,” she said.
“Some of you are community members who will leave here today with a glimpse of what our U3A means to those involved.”
U3A branches offer educational classes, social activities, and community connection for adults over the age of 50.
“U3As across the world are volunteer-led and exist to foster friendships, camaraderie, opportunities
to continue learning, but also opportunities to know that as we pass into our third age, we are still important and valued within our local communities,” Karen said.
The anniversary event was buzzing with stories and connections as members past and present reflected on the history of the U3A - the people, the classes and the social activities.
In attendance were original members Janice and Michael Matthews, who
said, “We all have a story and we haven’t finished yet.”
In late 2004 a steering committee gathered to form what was to become the Hastings Valley U3A Inc, led by President Robert Gerdes, Vice President Carol Surrey, Secretary Brian Syms and Treasurer Ruth Lincoln.
Carol Surrey took over as President from 20062008, followed by Des Davis from 2009-12.
Classes were held in many venues around town
until 2009 when Father Leo Donnelly offered the use of the old Regional High School library complex.
In 2011 Port Macquarie Hastings U3A (the new name since 2009) moved into the Maritime Museum, while still utilising a number of local venues.
Some classes were held in Laurieton and Wauchope.
In 2013 Fr Donnelly offered the use of part of the St Agnes’ Village facility in Lochinvar Place and a 10 year lease was drawn up
Funeral directors receive $70k boost
By Sis HIGGINS
TENDER Funerals
Mid North Coast has received a $70,000 funding boost from the Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF), strengthening its mission to provide affordable and communitycentred funeral services.
The Wauchope based not-for-profit supports socially disadvantaged individuals and marginalised groups by offering transparency, choice and dignity in afterdeath care.
General Manager Samuel Clowes said the support will have long-lasting benefits.
“Tender Funerals empowers members of the community in an inclusive manner and recognises their right to participate in the funeral process,” she said.
“On average, each family
that utilises Tender Funeral services saves an average of $6,000 per funeral.
“It is estimated that this funding will impact almost 500 people in just one year, particularly in Kempsey and Taree, which will be significant for our local community.”
Alongside funeral services, Tender Funerals delivers education programs aimed at empowering families and communities.
Part of the grant supports the employment of a Project and Outreach Lead to build awareness, engage volunteers and extend services through pop-up offices across the region.
NPCF spokesperson Paul Juergens said the funding is about supporting people at one of the most difficult moments in life.
“Tender Funerals is an integral part of the local community and we
with the parish.
"The lease has since been renewed for another three years and we acknowledge the continuing support of St Agnes’ Parish which provides access to the wonderful facilities we currently occupy.”
Membership started at 70 in 2004, quickly grew to 400 in 2008 and today is well over 500.
Offering more than 60 courses, enrolments for Term 4 will open on Monday, 13 October.
are pleased to support them through our shared commitment to social wellbeing,” he said.
“This funding will
help Tender Funerals to address the lack of access to affordable and meaningful funerals in regional and remote areas, particularly
across the Mid North Coast region.”
The funding also supports the development of a volunteer training
program, designed to build local capacity, enhance community connection and ensure compassionate, highquality funeral services.
q Original members and committee celebrate 20 years of U3A. Photo: Pauline Cain.
q The original IT team of Nick Ogbourne and Michael Matthews. Photo: Pauline Cain.
q Greg and Alvina Dark created the courtyard garden in 2014. Photo: Pauline Cain.
q Megan Baker of Tender Funerals conducts a course on funeral and farewell planning. Photo: supplied.
Charlie O’Derry through to The Voice knockouts
By Sis HIGGINS
PORT Macquarie’s Charlie O’Derry has secured his spot in the next stage of The Voice, winning his Battle Round performance on Sunday 7 September under the guidance of coach Kate Miller-Heidke.
Charlie was paired against fellow contestant Brenton Kneen, a match-up that left him both nervous and inspired.
“I honestly thought, ‘this might be the moment I’m going home, how am I going to beat him?’,” Charlie said.
“Hearing how strong Brenton’s voice was
motivated me to push myself even harder.
“But more than anything, I was thinking about how much I’d miss singing with him.
“We built such a strong friendship in such a short time and I just wanted the result to feel fair for both of us.”
The judges praised both singers, but ultimately Miller-Heidke chose Charlie to continue on in the competition.
His next stop will be the knockouts, where he will face another challenge in front of a national audience.
Despite the pressure of
the show and his looming HSC exams, the 17-yearold remains grounded thanks to the backing of his community.
“I’m so grateful to my hometown of Port Macquarie for all their love and support,” he said.
“I’ll be playing a gig at Port Macquarie’s The Terrace [on] Saturday, 13 September from 6:30pm.
“I’d love to see everyone there.”
Charlie’s fans across the Mid North Coast can catch him live at The Terrace, before cheering him on again when he takes to the stage in the Knockouts.
Trivia and Tee-Off fundraiser
By Sis HIGGINS
THE Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI) nursing team is rallying the community with a new fundraiser for the Hastings Cancer Trust (HCT), on Sunday 12 October.
Kirsty Baxter, HCT board member and nurse at the MNCCI in Port Macquarie, said the Trust has always been a vital support.
“The HCT are such active fundraisers and are always receptive of our requests during the grant period when we apply for additional equipment, supportive care therapy and projects to make our cancer patients, families and carers treatment journey less stressful,” Kirsty said.
This year, the nursing team wanted to give back by organising their own fundraiser.
“We have had so many local businesses come forward to donate prizes and experiences for this event - it
Volunteer JPs in demand
By Pauline CAIN
FROM time to time we need the services of a Justice of the Peace to witness a statutory declaration or affidavit or to certify a copy of an original document.
They are trusted to be honest and impartial when performing these functions.
Barry Hacker is the JP Desk Coordinator for the Port Macquarie Support Group of the NSW Justices Association.
He oversees six desks in the area, including in Laurieton, and arranges rosters for the JPs.
“These JPs are all volunteers providing a much needed service free of charge to the community,” he said.
“There are 12 regular
volunteers but we are always looking for more.
“Local training can be in private, or while sitting on a JP desk with experienced JPs.
”It is well worth becoming a member of the association as it keeps you updated about procedures and regulations.”
JP services in the Camden Haven can be accessed on Wednesdays in the Laurieton Library meeting room between 1pm-3pm.
For more information, contact Dennis Johnson JP on 0421 174 151.
For services in Port Macquarie contact Barry Hacker on 0412 655 904 or Assistant Coordinator Tony Lanzafame JP on 0412 008 536.
has been overwhelming.”
The event, Trivia & TeeOff, will be fully sponsored by Holy Goat Coffee and held exclusively at X-Golf Port Macquarie.
“This one-of-a-kind event combines fast-paced trivia and thrilling golf simulator challenges - fun for all ages and skill levels.
“Whether you're testing your knowledge in rapidfire rounds or aiming for the longest drive, your participation helps support better outcomes for cancer patients and their families in our community.
“Trivia & Tee-Off brings together brain power and golf precision in an unforgettable fundraiser for the Hastings Cancer Trustbecause nothing beats locals supporting locals.”
Trivia & Tee-Off will take place on Sunday 12 October from 2pm to 6pm at X-Golf Port Macquarie, with all proceeds going directly to the Hastings Cancer Trust.
q Charlie O’Derry is a student at the Heritage Christian School. Photo: Sis Higgins.
q Kiran with a HCT funded ECG. Photo: supplied.
q Patient with a HCT funded Paxman. Photo: supplied.
q Barry Hacker JP at the Port Macquarie Courthouse. Photo: supplied.
New Code of Meeting Practice for local councils
A NEW Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils has been released and will come into effect from 1 January 2026.
All councils will need to adopt a code of meeting practice that contains the mandatory provisions of the updated Model Meeting Code by 31 December 2025.
Key changes to the Model Code of Meeting Practice include:
• Preventing councils from holding private councillor briefing sessions to discuss matters that should be considered in the public domain at committee and council meetings (unless they are
• Encouraging councils to hold public forums preferably before committee meetings, or if they choose council meetings, to enable community engagement in local matters;
• Expanding the powers of the mayor to remove councillors from meetings for acts of disorder;
• Expanding the powers of the mayor to remove members of the public if they disrupt council meetings;
• Requiring information considered at closed meetings to be made public after it ceases to be confidential;
• Requiring councils to give reasons when making decisions on planning matters that depart from staff recommendations (as
recommended by ICAC);
• Promoting neutrality in the role of the general manager;
• Requiring council and committee meetings to be live streamed to give the community and media access to council decision making, and to require those videos to be public for at least the rest of the council term, or 12 months in the case of a meeting in an election year.
Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig said, “These changes should ensure that, in a council chamber or committee meeting, mechanisms are in place to prevent the derailing of meetings and overshadow the important work of local government.
“Under the new code, mayors should be given the power to take immediate action against disorderly councillors.
“This should lessen the need for councils to resort to the broken code of conduct process and instead address misbehaviour immediately in the council chamber.
misconduct is dealt with in local government.
Local Government
county councils and joint organisations.
“I know not everyone will agree with these changes, but most people in this state would agree action is necessary to improve transparency, increase community confidence and faith in local government.
“They will make councillors more visibly in control of their councils to ensure they – as democratically elected representatives of their communities – drive the vision for their local area.”
The changes to the Meeting Code are part of a broader suite of reforms by the State Government.
A new Code of Conduct for councillors is being finalised as well as associated legislative changes, which will see significant changes to how
NSW (LGNSW) President Mayor Phyllis Miller said the sector supported moves to improve probity and process in all spheres of government.
“We acknowledge the intent of the NSW Local Government Minister in his aim to seek to raise the level of respect for councils both in the community and in the chamber,” Mayor Miller said.
“We’ve had the opportunity, along with councils, to provide feedback on the drafting of the model code and are now working through the details of the Minister’s new code to understand its application in the sector,” she said.
LGNSW last year responded to the Office of Local Government’s (OLG) discussion paper with a submission following extensive consultation with member councils,
While acknowledging the new code, Mayor Miller said LGNSW remained disappointed with the Minister’s decision to prohibit briefing sessions for elected council representatives.
“Councillors are elected to make informed decisions on behalf of their communities,” she said.
“Briefing sessions are not decision-making forums – they simply ensure councillors are properly equipped with the background and technical information they need before a matter comes to the public chamber.
“These briefings lead to better informed representatives and, ultimately, better decisionmaking outcomes for communities, but decisions are – and always will be – made transparently in council meetings, in full view of the public.”
Review of recovery efforts
A PARLIAMENTARY committee will review the NSW Reconstruction Authority's response to May’s record-breaking flood event.
After entire townships were left isolated and thousands of homes and businesses were damaged, the NSW Reconstruction Authority has been leading recovery operations, including coordinating cleanup and repair efforts.
A NSW Parliament
Joint Select Committee has recently commenced an inquiry to review the operations of the Authority relating to this natural disaster.
“The role of the NSW Reconstruction Authority is to lead disaster recovery and preparedness efforts across the state,” said Committee Chair Clayton Barr MP.
“Since it was established in 2022, the Authority has had to support affected communities to recover confidential);
from a number of significant disasters.
“By reviewing its operations regarding the May floods, the Committee wants to understand how the Authority's approach has evolved, what is working, and what needs to improve.
“We want to make sure that the Authority is providing the best possible support to impacted communities, and is working effectively to reduce the impact of future disasters.”
As part of the review, the Committee will also look at the Authority's operations relating to other recent natural disasters, including any resulting changes or improvements to their operations.
The inquiry's terms of reference also refer to:
• the exercise of relevant planning powers under the NSW Reconstruction Authority Act 2022
• the Authority's
engagement with impacted communities
• the application of any relevant funding from the NSW and Australian Governments.
Written submissions can be lodged to the inquiry's website up until Friday, 3 October 2025.
“The Committee would like to hear from community members, businesses and organisations that have had first-hand experience of the Authority's recovery work,” Mr Barr said.
“However, we understand that affected communities
are still recovering from the severe weather in May.
“We're encouraging anyone that would like to contribute but may have trouble making a submission to contact the Committee staff.”
Further information on the inquiry, including the full terms of reference, and the online submission portal is available on the Committee's webpage: http://www.parliament. nsw.gov.au/committees/ inquiries/Pages/inquirydetails.aspx?pk=3136#tabtermsofreference.
q Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig has released a new Model Code of Meeting Practice for local councils.
Stargazing: Could Earth be struck by a doomsday rock?
By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
IMAGINE waking one morning to find the sky torn open by a glowing fireball racing towards Earth.
It sounds like science fiction, but it isn’t.
Our planet sits in a cosmic shooting gallery.
Asteroids and cometsleftovers from the birth of the solar system - cruise through space, and sometimes their paths cross ours.
The big question is: could one of these objects wipe us out?
The short answer is yes.
It’s happened before.
Roughly 66 million years ago, a city-sized asteroid slammed into what’s now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
The impact blasted a crater 180 kilometres wide and hurled so much debris into the sky that sunlight dimmed for years. Forests burned, oceans boiled, and three-quarters of Earth’s species - including the dinosaurs - vanished.
It was not the first mass extinction linked to cosmic impacts, but it was the most famous.
Scientists count at least
five major extinction events in Earth’s history; at least two of them appear to have been triggered by asteroid or comet strikes.
So, what would happen if a similar object came calling today?
Let’s take the nightmare scenario: an asteroid 10 kilometres across, the size of the dinosaur-killer.
On impact, shockwaves would ripple across continents.
Skies would rain fire.
Global temperatures could plunge into a “nuclear winter” lasting months or years.
Crops would fail, and civilisation as we know it could collapse.
A smaller asteroid - say, one kilometre wide - wouldn’t wipe out humanity but could still kill hundreds of millions, destroy nations, and trigger decades of chaos.
Before you bolt for the bunker, though, consider the odds.
Astronomers estimate that civilisation-ending strikes occur roughly once every 50 to 100 million years.
That means the chances of a dinosaur-class asteroid hitting Earth in our lifetime
are vanishingly small.
Smaller, city-smashing rocks (hundreds of metres wide) are more common, arriving every few tens of thousands of years. Even then, the probability of such an object hitting Earth in any given year is less than one in a hundred thousand.
Terrifying in scale, yesbut not an everyday worry.
Here’s the hopeful part: we can see them coming.
Telescopes around the world and in space are part of NASA’s “Planetary Defence” program, scanning the skies for Near-Earth Objects.
More than 90 percent of the kilometre-sized threats are already catalogued.
And we’re not helpless.
In 2022, NASA’s DART mission deliberately slammed a spacecraft into a small asteroid, successfully nudging its orbit.
It was proof of concept and given enough warning, years or decades, we could shove an incoming asteroid off course.
Still, detection is key.
A rock just 50 metres wide could flatten a city, and we’ve only mapped a fraction of objects that size.
The infamous Tunguska
event in 1908, when a small asteroid exploded over Siberia, levelled 2,000 square kilometres of forest. If it had hit a populated region, millions might have died.
So, should we live in fear? Perhaps just a little.
Cosmic impacts are part of Earth’s natural history, and the potential damage is too
vast to ignore.
But we now possess knowledge the dinosaurs never had.
With vigilance, technology, and international cooperation, we may be able to stop the next world-killer in its tracks.
The sky may one day fall - but this time, we just might
Applications open for National Youth Parliament
q The program is designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia.
A NEW National Youth Parliament program has been launched, designed to inspire greater civic participation among Year 10 students across Australia.
Students aged 16–17 are invited to apply for a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to represent their federal electorate in an immersive five-day parliamentary experience in Canberra.
One student from each of Australia’s 150 electorates will be selected to take part, offering them a firsthand look at life as a Member of Parliament.
“This is an exciting and empowering program for young people in our community,” Member for Lyne Alison Penfold said.
“It’s a chance for students
to step into the shoes of an MP, learn how Parliament works and how everyday people help shape the laws that affect us all.
“When I was in Year 10 at St Clare’s in Taree, I would have jumped at this opportunity, so I really hope many do.
“There is so much to parliament and politics for young people.”
During the week-long program, participants –known as Youth Members – will explore the intricacies of parliamentary procedure, including how laws are made, how bills are introduced and debated, and what it takes to represent a community on the national stage.
“I strongly encourage all eligible schools and students
be ready.
We’re constantly monitoring for Earththreatening asteroids.
NASA and global observatories track thousands of near-Earth objects daily, aiming to spot potential threats early enough for deflection or mitigation.
in the Lyne electorate to get involved and give it a go,” Ms Penfold said.
“My office will be reaching out to local schools to ensure they have all the information and resources needed to guide students through the application process.”
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the National Youth Parliament opened on Monday 25 August and will remain open for a limited time.
“I look forward to meeting our region’s Youth Member and supporting them as they represent the voice of young people from our region on the national stage in Canberra.”
For more information or to submit an EOI, students, parents and schools can visit www.nyp.houseof representatives.gov.au
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Crucial upgrade for Headspace Port Macquarie
By Sis HIGGINS HEADSPACE
Port Macquarie officially unveiled its newly refurbished centre on Monday 8 September, marking a major step forward in providing vital mental health support for young people in the region.
The much needed enhancement resulted from $148,000 received under Stream 3 of the Federal Government’s Headspace Demand Management and Enhancement program.
It included a reconfiguration of existing floor space to expand staff capacity, the addition of two new pods for telehealth appointments, and improvements to furniture, paint and lighting.
Headspace Port Macquarie Community Engagement Manager
Sandy Guthrie, said the refurbishment will help meet rising demand.
But she emphasised the need for ongoing support.
“The upgrades have turned the facility into a welcoming and safe space for young people to come in and seek the support they need.
“We’ve added additional consultation rooms which
allows for more privacy and the ability to see more young people at once on the days that have higher demand.
“We have two GPs on staff, which is wonderful, but to be able to provide the services that we’d like to for our young people, we need more clinicians.
“Now that we have the additional space, it would
be fantastic to expand our staff along with it.”
Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, who is the father of two teenage sons, acknowledged the mounting pressures on youth and the importance of early intervention.
“It’s no secret that mental health and access to appropriate care and services are one of the most
pressing issues facing our region’s young people,” he said.
“Headspace has long been the Government’s preferred provider of mental health services for those aged 12-25, and for good reason.
“They are a trusted network of safe hands for those in need in our community.
Health alert ahead of bat season
By Sis HIGGINS
AS bat season nears in the Hastings region, health authorities are warning residents to take extra care and avoid all contact with flying foxes or microbats.
A spike in sick and distressed bats arriving at wildlife hospitals across Northern NSW and Southern Queensland in recent weeks has prompted the alert.
Authorities stress that touching or handling any bat, no matter how injured
or unresponsive it may appear, puts people at risk of infection and viruses, including the deadly Australian bat lyssavirus.
Regional Director North Coast Population and Public Health Dr Valerie Delpech, urged the community to stay clear of bats.
“Although it may be difficult to ignore the plight of an injured, distressed or sick animal, we urge residents not to touch or attempt to cover any bat they might come across, rather, call your nearest
wildlife rescue service to come to its aid,” Dr Delpech said.
“If you see a dead flying fox in a public area, contact your local council and ask them to dispose of it.
“Anyone who is bitten or scratched by a flying fox or microbat should immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water for at least 15 minutes, and apply an antiseptic with anti-virus action (such as those outlined in the NSW lyssavirus factsheet) after
“It’s wonderful to see this crucial service receive even a small amount of the support it deserves.”
washing.
“[They] should also seek medical attention as soon as possible to assess whether they are at risk of infection and to access post-exposure treatment and vaccination if required.
“Getting post exposure treatment as soon as possible is crucial as there is no effective treatment once the symptoms of Australian bat lyssavirus commence.
“It is almost always fatal.”
Dr Delpech said the warning comes at a critical time, with warmer months bringing increased bat activity.
Free mental health support across Mid North Coast
By Sis HIGGINS
OCTOBER is Mental Health
Month; a timely reminder that Mid North Coast residents can access free support programs through Healthy Hub Connect.
The service, funded by the Healthy North Coast Primary Health Network,
provides a range of free, accessible support options from Kew to Tweed Heads.
Permanent hubs operate in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour with outreach locations bringing care closer to smaller communities.
Aimee White, Manager of Engagement and Experience
for Adult Mental Health Services, said people can reach out however they feel most comfortable.
It can be by phone, email or by referral through their GP.
“Our friendly team understands that asking for help can feel daunting, which is why we’ve created a ‘no
wrong door’ approach.
“The important thing is finding what feels right for you and your unique circumstances.
“Everyone’s journey is different.
“What works for one person might not work for another, and that’s completely okay."
Services available include:
- Men’s Wellbeing Matters, suicide prevention support
- Low Intensity Mental Health Service, for those needing gentle support
- Youth Severe and Complex Mental Health Service (YES), specialised
Mr Conaghan also noted the current wait times of up to 10 weeks to see a GP and three months to see a psychiatrist, calling for more investment in attracting and retaining mental health specialists to regional areas. youth care
- Choice of Mind, clinical care coordination
- Healthy Minds Psychological Therapies, counselling services To connect with support, call the Medicare Mental Health phone line on 1800 595 212 or ask your GP for a referral.
q The official launch of Headspace Port Macquarie. Photo: supplied.
q Australian bat lyssavirus can be fatal. Photo: Pexels.
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Superannuation payment traps
WENDY makes enquiries with her superannuation fund regarding the payment of her funds in the event that she unexpectedly passes away.
Wendy is advised that because she is not in a relationship and has no children, that she should execute a non-binding death benefit nomination.
She also has the option of making a binding nomination and the nominations can either be lapsing or non-lapsing.
The superannuation fund emails a blank form to Wendy.
The form allows her to nominate beneficiaries by name or nominate her “legal personal representative”.
The form states that her beneficiaries must be “dependents”.
Wendy simply wishes to nominate her mother as the recipient of her superannuation but finds the process incredibly confusing.
Nonetheless, Wendy writes her mother’s name on the form and submits it to her superannuation fund.
In a tragic turn of events, Wendy is involved in a fatal car accident several years later.
Wendy’s mother subsequently approaches the superannuation fund and requests the release of the funds to her.
Wendy’s death benefit includes a life insurance component, making the payment larger than she anticipated.
The superannuation fund advises that because the nomination was “non-binding”, they have the discretion to decide how the superannuation is to be paid.
The superannuation fund decides to pay half of the proceeds to Wendy’s father because her mother and father are both “next of kin”.
Wendy’s mother appeals the decision to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) on the basis that Wendy had clearly indicated her wishes, in writing, in the form that was provided to her by her superannuation fund and in circumstances where she had had nothing to do with her father for many years.
The appeal process takes three years.
Ultimately, AFCA overturns the Superfund’s decision and orders the payment of the whole of Wendy’s superannuation to her mother.
This case is a reminder that properly dealing with your superannuation is an important part of estate planning and given the complexities involved, it is important to get the proper advice.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Liberal Party branch ‘fractured’
DEAR News Of The Area,
I REFER to an article published in your edition of Friday, 5 September, titled ‘New era’ for Liberal Party Branch’.
While the piece reads as a straightforward press release, it omits the context behind these changes.
The first question that arises from the “significant changing of the guard at the Port Macquarie Branch of the Liberal Party” is simple: what caused this change?
The stark reality is that approximately half of the branch’s membership resigned, and many of these then defected to other parties.
This mass exodus speaks volumes about the dire state of the branch, and the troubling path of the wider Liberal Party’s direction.
It is notable that the new executive emphasises transparency and making members feel welcome.
Yet, several of this new leadership were themselves at the heart of the disputes that fractured the branch and were involved
in behaviour at meetings that created an environment many members found uninviting.
The contradiction is plain.
The broader picture is equally troubling.
Across the state, Liberal Party membership is in decline, with membership plummeting and donations being sought with increasing urgency.
The Mid Coast Branch collapsed following the debacle of the NSW State Executive failing to nominate Liberal candidates in time for the 2024 Local Government Elections.
Federally, the situation is equally dire.
The May 2025 election resulted in a devastating loss of approximately 15 Liberal Party seats nationwide.
Your readers deserve the full story behind what is happening within the local Liberal Party.
While I wish the Port Macquarie Branch well, it will take more than a mere headline to overcome the divisions and instability that continue to define it.
Sincerely, Terry MCDERMOTT, Former Liberal Member and Port Macquarie Branch President.
Family's marathon mission
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24
Around 79,000 people entered the ballot to race, and Anthony was delighted to be one of those selected to participate.
“The infectious atmosphere and crossing the Harbour Bridge to the Opera House were absolute highlights,” he told
News Of The Area.
“I’m absolutely going to do it again.
"Once you start running marathons it gets in your system.”
While Anthony has run in 100km trail races and competed in Ironman events, this was his first Sydney Marathon.
“I was happy with my well-paced time of four hours and 50 minutes, with an
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
My new girlfriend chats incessantly as soon as she wakes.
I prefer to ease into the day. How can I get our morning routines in sync?
Karl B.
Dear Karl,
I'm with you on this one. My husband's mouth seems to wake up before the rest of him.
From the moment his eyelids flick open, he is wired and ready for action.
The conversation usually starts with some doom-scroll statistics, interspersed with high volume, high rotation Instagram reels that can be anything from a Bob Katter rant to a South Park skit to a solar battery rebate analysis.
For good measure he'll throw in a few conversation starters like, 'the BAS is due today' or 'how could a grandparent pick up the wrong baby?'
At this point my mind has left its dream-like state to instead ponder firstworld disasters, political anomalies and tax evasion strategies.
And I'm not happy about it.
No, I'm more of a 'don't speak to me until my second cup of tea' kind of girl.
I like to Wordle in silence.
I like to read the news headlines in silence.
I'm very happy to have a cup of tea delivered, but I don't want to talk about it.
In fact, I'm not really keen for a chat until after my shower, and I certainly don't want to be disturbed during it.
The first 30 minutes can set you up for the rest of the day.
If you kick off with negativity or overstimulation, it can be hard to get your mind and body back into sync.
Perhaps you and your girlfriend can have a discussion about your personal preferences and some non-negotiables.
Let her know that you are happy to talk, but not while you're still rubbing sleep out of your eyes.
You may even be able to agree on a morning routine.
Your girlfriend could chat with a friend, for example, while you do some yoga stretches.
Or she could join an early-risers walking group while you make breakfast for you both (in a blissful state of silence).
Also, if you and your girlfriend progress to being parents one day, let me warn you that no one can out-talk a toddler first thing in the morning.
They wake up like Everready Bunnies - fully charged and wanting answers.
average speed of seven minutes per kilometre,” he said.
Anthony’s secret weapon is a product he refers to as “pickle juice”, which came to the rescue two kilometres from the finish line when he was overtaken by cramps.
You will then be grateful that your girlfriend chats incessantly, so she can respond to the rapid-fire questions with equal enthusiasm.
His running group chat is already talking about the Sydney Marathon in 2026, but the next big adventure is a 50km marathon through Mt Kosciuszko in November.
q Anthony and Abby Donohoe crossing Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
NEWSLETTER - 7th
September, 2025
In Wednesday Social Bowls, Jeff Wylie, Ray Pantlin and Peter Ryan claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Steve Hall, Rooster Darcy and Nick Cooke. Voucher winners were Neil Dark, Phil Owen, Dave Jones and Chicka Thompson.
The Friday Jackpot went off in the first week, with the winners being Adrian Hilton, Steve McGregor and Mick Ashford. The new format designed to make it easier to draw the jackpot worked! Voucher winners were Denis Squires, Gary Hamilton, Adrian Hilton, Carol Cheers and Jean Donald.
The Semi Finals and
Kew Country Club Men’s Veterans Golf
By Laurie HAMILTON
RESULTS 08/09/2025
Monthly Medal Round 2 of our Championships - Stableford
Kew Country Club Women Golfers
By Robyn KING
RESULTS for Wednesday 3rd September 2025 1st Rd Championships + 5th GNSW Medal sponsored
KCC Men's Golf Report
By Dany LLOYED
THURSDAY KCC played a 4-man Ambrose, sponsored
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By Suzanne Miles
TUESDAY, 2nd September, Ladies Major Pairs Club Championship Qtr. FinalVera Hamilton & Lynne Watson def. Anna Innes & Sandra Bloch. Jenny Roberts & Sue Wood def. Shauna Proctor &
LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Warren BATES
SOMETIMES you may need to pinch yourself to realise that you’re not dreaming, but truly living in one of the most beautiful parts of the world. It’s easy to feel that way on a splendid spring morning at the picturesque Kew Country Club for a Thursday morning of bowls.
the Final of the Club Championship Fours were played on Saturday. The semi finals results were:
• H.Burrows/P. Cini(sub)/M.Ashford/B. Isaac def. A.Hilton/R. Robb/G.Cheers/B.Clark 2713
The Final was then played Saturday afternoon, with Team Isaac meeting Team Cooke. Dean Gemmell replaced super sub Paul Cini. It was an incredibly close contest, with Team Cooke grabbing an early lead. After 17 ends, Team Cooke led 17-9, but then Team Isaac won the last 5 ends to snatch a one shot victory 18-17. What a nailbiter! Congratulations to all the finalists for a great
Blitzing the field was the team of Jason Ippaviz, Adam Chaffey, Sam Kerr and Daniel Morgan, who combined for 16 birdies, 2
Sharon Stokmanis.
Lynn Gibson & Roberta Henry def. Di Fischer & Ros Hancox.
Ladies Social BowlsEffie Blueming, Ettie Watchorn & Jenny Haywardwinners.
Pat Banks, Judi Blackler & Margaret Avery - runners-up.
WEDNESDAY, 3rd September - Open PairsSteve Martin & Phil Innes
This week was no exception – 34 bowlers turned up to play at 9.00am. They filled six rinks and enjoyed a morning of exceptionally good-quality and friendly bowls. When it was time to come off the greens, they gathered in the clubhouse for the everpopular free sausage lunch. President Gerry made sure there was more than ample food provided, and many bowlers returned for
Friday, 12 September 2025
SPORT RESULTS
display of bowls.
Nominations for the Major Singles are now open, closing on 13 September, so get your name down this week to avoid disappointment.The first round will be played on Saturday 20 September and the second round on Sunday 21 September. Entries can be made on the Nomination Sheet on the Notice Board in the Club House.
Travelling Bowlers host North Haven on Sunday 14th September. Morning Tea is served at 8:30am, for a 9:00 start. Please bring a small plate with you.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Saturday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress).
Travelling Bowls play on Sunday at 9:00am (morning tea 8:30am).
B Grade winner- Bruce Forbes 38 Pts. C/B.
2nd – Rob Perry 38 Pts.
3rd – Peter Hammer 36 Pts.
C Grade winner – Jack Hibburt 37 Pts.
2nd – Ron Rolfe 35 Pts.
3rd – Robert Russell 34
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Place getters: J. Bevan 77, J. Blackett 80(c/b), M. Walton 80(c/b), P. Lendrum 80(c/b), S. Frost 80
Gross Winners:
Div 1: J Hardy 90, Div 2: S. Finch 108, Div 3: Y. Burnett 111
pars and a nett 49.875.
Daylight was second and Alan Tweddle jagged the GAREL GOLF NTP 9th for $86.
Despite yet more rain on Friday night 94 teed it up on
def. Ted & Kay Jobson.
THURSDAY, 4th
September, Men's Major Pairs Club Championship 2ND Round -
Bob Young & Dennis
Hamilton def. Steve Cameron & Dennis Richards.
Peter MacDonald & Tony Mallia def. Gary Douglas & John Myer.
Gary Knox & Danny Murray def. Gary Burton &
seconds.
During lunch, the weekly prizes were presented to the winning players as follows: the winning rink went to the team of George Wise, Jeff Ryan and Gerry Ludford, while the runnerup rink winners were Phil Gibbs and Bob Nixon in the pairs match.
Other winners were James Lennox, who took home the $30 nomination sheet draw, and Peter
Pts.
Ball Winners –
Geoff McMurray 36, Steve James 36, Richard Kightley 35, Theo Vandermeer 35, Garry Forster 35, Noel Burnett 34, Paul Munro 34, Roger Catchpole 34& Charlie
NTP: J. Hardy
Putting: J. Hardy 30, S. Finch 34, R. Sinclair 31 9 Hole competition (Stroke) - 6 players
Winner: M Russell 43
Place getter: P. Egan 44 NTP: M. Russell
Putting: M. Russell
Saturday for the 2nd round of the Club Championships sponsored by M&H MECHANICAL 4WD. Keith Bradbery (Tamworth GC) won A grade with 40 pts.
Steve Martin.
Men's Social TriplesRink 18 - Vic Austin. Brian Gorman & Vic Hayhurst.
Rink 16 - Stan Noad, Merv Jones & Steve Smith. Rink 11 - Peter Tracey, Roy Merritt & Geoff BuggieSilver Medal.
FRIDAY, 5th September, Scroungers & Skins Fun DayLynn Gibson - winner. Roberta Henry - runner-up.
Rasche, who won $15. The Taste Bakehouse voucher went to Joyce Mitchell – thanks again to Taste Bakehouse for your continued generous support.
This week, the club also offered Father’s Day chocolates as prizes in the weekly Christmas raffle. Raffle winners were Andrew (Bindi) Notara, Joyce Mitchell, Peter Hope, Phil Gibbs, Jeff Ryan, Jackie
Hartshorne 33 C/B.
Nearest to the Pin, 9th Hole A Grade Theo Vandermeer, B Grade Bruce Forbes, C Grade Bruce Johnson.
10th Hole A Grade
Steve James, B Grade Jacob Westerhuis, C Grade Col
Results for Friday 5th September 2025 9 Hole competition (Stableford) - 6 players
Winner: L. Innes 13
Place getters: D. Keane 12, S. Turner 11
Results for Saturday 6th September 2025
Anthony Weston was best in B grade with 39 from Scott Dawson (C/B).
Gary Newton had a day out, taking C grade easily with 38pts.
Colby Wilkinson won
SATURDAY, 6th
September, Morning, Ladies Open SocialRink 4 - Anna Innes, Nola Scott & Margaret Avery/ Skip - winners.
Rink 2 - Helene White & Sharon Stokmanis/Skiprunners-up.
Afternoon, Men's Major Pairs Club Championship Qtr. FinalPaul Dewson & John
O’Donoghue, Garry Gleeson, Jerry Janik and Doug Bullock. The birthday beer voucher went to Charlie Marendaz.
That’s it for another fun week at LUSC Thursday bowls – but don’t forget to get your name on the nomination sheet for next week to be in with a chance to win one of the eight delicious Wiggly Tails meat trays, along with all the other prizes.
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12th Hole A Grade Steph Sweeney, B Grade Rod Barnett, C Grade Jack Hibburt.
18th HOLE EGGS. A Grade Dean Myers, B Grade Dean Ivanoff, C Grade Rene Bolger.
18 Hole competition (Stroke) - 11 players
Winner: S. Ward 78(c/b)
R/Up: M. Walton 78(c/b)
3rd: J. Hardy 78(c/b) Place getters: J. Bevan 78, W. Middlebrook 81(c/b), J. Blackett 81 NTP: S. Ward
the GAREL GOLF NTP 9th ($90), amidst a run of four consecutive birdies. Colby also leads the Championship with 64pts from Daniel Morgan and Chris Harris on 61.
Fuller def. Tony Mallia & Peter MacDonald. Men's Open Social Pairs with Prawn RaffleRink 12 - Joshua Miles & Roger Miles.
Rink 15 - Martin Cassidy & Colin Jones.
DIARY: Saturday, 13th & Sunday, 14th Big Bowl Open Fours, two days of top quality bowling / worth a look.
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By Laurie HAMILTON
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Henry “Joe”
Late of Lakewood. Much loved brother of Judy, Kaz, Little Joe and Sofia (dec).
Aged 84 years
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Joe’s Life at the Innes Gardens Memorial Park Chapel, 21 Philip Charley Drive, Port Macquarie on Friday, 19th September 2025, commencing at 1pm.
MARK G HAMMOND FUNERAL SERVICES
67a Bold Street
Laurieton, NSW, 2443
Accredited Member
FDA of NSW (02) 6559 5999
Funeral Notices
MILLER
Bruce William
27th August 2025. Late of West Haven. Dearly loved husband of Yasmin (dec). Much loved father of Reece (dec), Jackson and Riley. Loving Son and Brother. Friend to many.
Aged 55 years
The Relatives and Friends of Bruce are respectfully invited to attend a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate his life to be held Wednesday 17th September 2025 at Camden Haven Anglican Church, Mission Terrace, Lakewood commencing at 11am. Thence for private cremation.
MARK G HAMMOND
FUNERAL SERVICES
67a Bold Street
Laurieton, NSW, 2443
Accredited Member FDA of NSW (02) 6559 5999
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SATURDAY ATHLETICS
SBS, 9.30pm
Teenage sprint sensation Gout Gout (pictured) is one of many talented Aussies with their eyes firmly on the prize as they chase glory at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Fresh off breaking the magical 10-second barrier for the 100m at a low-key school event in Queensland, the 17-year-old will make his long-awaited debut at a senior international event when he competes in his preferred 200m. Legendary commentator Bruce McAvaney is behind the mic once again to call all of the thrilling action.
FRIDAY,
September 12
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Take 5. (PGl, R) 10.30 The Pacific. 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 12.00
1.55 The
(R) 2.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Malv) Professor T befriends a vulnerable girl and is convinced she is the key witness to a murder.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Ml, R)
10.30 ABC Late News.
10.45 Austin. (PG, R)
11.15 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
TUESDAY
TALKIN’ ‘BOUT YOUR GEN
TEN, 7.30pm
It’s on for young and (not so) old in this next-gen reboot of the popular comedy quiz. The baby boomers and gen alpha are out of contention here, with generations X, Y and Z duking it out in a pop culture battle for the ages. The hilarious Anne Edmonds (pictured) oversees (and occasionally causes) the mayhem as the trio of teams clash in a series of cheekily titled games and nostalgic trivia rounds sure to have viewers shouting at the screen. Rising star Anisa Nandaula leads the blindly confident “zoomers”, millennial Tommy Little plays it cool as gen Y captain and Dave Hughes ups the X factor for those aged 45-plus. Tuesday’s premiere welcomes Todd McKenney, Carrie Bickmore and Will Gibb to the chaos.
WEDNESDAY
THE GILDED AGE
Morning Programs. 10.00 Curious Traveller. (PG, R) 11.30 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGl, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 SBS50. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 18. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 1.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 3.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv)
8.30 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews. (M)
9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+as)
11.45 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R)
1.40 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R)
2.30 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG, R) 3.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (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. Johanna Griggs and Adam Dovile share clever ideas to help save water in the home.
7.30 Football. AFL. First semi-final. Adelaide v Hawthorn. From Adelaide Oval.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R) The competition heads to Adelaide.
1.20 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
TEN, 8.30pm
Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes ventured across the pond for this epic drama following the clash between old and new money in 1880s New York.
The story begins when young Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson, Meryl Streep’s youngest child) moves to the city after the death of her father to live with her wealthy aunts Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) and Ada Brook (Cynthia Nixon). In tonight’s second instalment, Marian receives a visit from her old lawyer Tom Raikes (Thomas Cocquerel). Also new to polite society, but for entirely different reasons, railroad tycoon George Russell (Morgan Spector) and his wife Bertha (Carrie Coon, pictured) take centre stage at a charity bazaar.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Second qualifying final. Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.45 NRL Finals Post-Match. A post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Analyze That. (2002, Mlsv, R) A mobster is placed in his therapist’s custody. Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, 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. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Tracey and Antony must decide to stay or leave. 8.30 The Brighter Side. Barry helps a family cut energy bills. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.25 10 News+. (R) 11.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News.
Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 The Nanny. 9.35 The Addams Family. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 The West Wing. 12.05pm MOVIE: To Kill A Stepfather. (2023, M) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched.
9GO! (83) 6am Queen Bees. Continued. (2021, PG) 7.55 Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. (1988, PG) 10.00 Death In Brunswick. (1991, M) 12.05pm Breaking Up In Rome. (2022, M, Italian) 2.15 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 4.15 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 6.05 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984) 7.30 Enigma. (2001, M) 9.45 Legend. (2015) 12.15am Late Programs.
Hawthorn. 7.30 Surveillance Oz. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bounty Hunter. (2010, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
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SATURDAY, September 13
6.00
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) A man is found in the centre of a crop circle.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After the body of an unknown man is found in a theatre, DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate. 10.00 The Family Next Door. (Ml, R) The truth of Isabelle’s investigation is revealed. 10.50 I, Jack Wright. (MA15+s, R) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys.
8.35 A Royal Residence: Hatfield House. Explores Hatfield House.
9.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 1. Evening session.
10.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PGaw, R)
11.20 Great Australian Walks. (R)
12.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Football. AFL. Second semi-final. Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the game.
11.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal, R) The competition continues in Logan, Queensland.
12.30 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
An uninvited guest attends the gala.
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First elimination final. Cronulla Sharks v Sydney Roosters.
9.50 NRL Finals Post-Match.
10.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 1. From National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Rugby Union. Women’s Rugby World Cup. Quarter-final 2. Canada v Australia.
3.15 Innovation Nation. (R)
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. Princess and Inca have had no luck. 8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) Paramedics are called to help a 92-year-old pinned under his mobility scooter. 9.40 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.40 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) 12.10 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mav, R) The team is called in to find a missing teen. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Morning
Programs. 7.20 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 9.15 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984) 10.35 Enigma. (2001, M) 12.50pm The Daughter. (2015, M) 2.40 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 4.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 6.30 The Ploughman’s Lunch. (1983) 8.30 Vengeance: A Love Story. (2017) 10.25 Nymphomaniac: Vol 1. (2013, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, September 14
6.10 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. (Premiere)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (Final, PG)
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Final, Ml)
8.50 I, Jack Wright. (Ml) Sally’s legal challenge runs into trouble.
9.40 MOVIE: Goldstone. (2016, Malv, R) A detective uncovers a web of corruption. Aaron Pedersen.
11.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PGa, R)
12.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Titanic: Secrets Of The Shipwreck. (PGav)
8.25 Titanic Revisited. (PG, R)
9.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 2. Evening session.
11.30 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness. (PGl, R)
12.30 Hating Peter Tatchell. (MA15+a)
2.15 Women Who Rock. (Mls, R)
3.15 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)
4.55 China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 APAC Weekly.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
10.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Too Close For Comfort. (Malv, R) Authorities deal with a case of stalking.
11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R)
12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. AirTouch 500 At The Bend. Highlights.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) The teams are judged on their kitchens.
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 Athletics. World Championships. Day 2. From National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan.
11.30 Mobsters: James Whitey Bulger. (Premiere, Madv) 12.30 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl)
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6am Kung Fu Yoga. Continued. (2017, PG) 6.55 The Ploughman’s Lunch. (1983) 8.55 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 10.45 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, M) 1.40pm The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 3.30 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984) 5.00 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 6.50 Brief Encounter. (1945, PG) 8.30 The Outpost. (2019, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.
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MONDAY, September 15
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
8.35 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (R)
9.30 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PG, R)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Classified. (Malv)
11.40 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+s, R)
1.50 Blackport. (Ml, R) 2.50 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 3.40 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PG, R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Lara.
Continued. (2019, PG, German) 7.00 Brief Encounter. (1945, PG) 8.40 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 10.40 Motherhood. (2022, M, Japanese) 12.50pm Dating The Enemy. (1996, M) 2.50 The Ploughman’s Lunch. (1983) 4.50 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 6.30 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.30 Barton Fink. (1991, M) 10.40 The Good German. (2006, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
10.30 The World According To Kim Jong Un. (Mav, R)
11.30 Screw. (Mals) 1.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.10 Hugh’s Wild West. (PG, R) 3.10 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Justin calls Sonny out. 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team searches for a serial killer as Harper struggles with the aftermath following the attack.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) Street trains with Long Beach SWAT.
11.00 The Agenda Setters.
12.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) 9.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Brett navigates shared custody. 10.10 Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Killing Of Alexis Sharkey. (Mav, R) 11.10 The Agenda Setters. 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Premiere, Madsv) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
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Athletics. World Championships. Day 4. Evening session. 11.30 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. (Premiere) 12.20am Bloodlands. 1.25 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Where Is Anne Frank. Continued. (2021, PG) 7.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 8.50 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 10.50 Marriage Italian Style. (1964, M, Italy) 12.45pm The Worst Ones. (2022, M, French) 2.35 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 4.25 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 6.15 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.30 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PG) 10.35 I Want You Back. (2022, M) 12.45am Late Programs.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 100% Footy. (M) 9.40 Athletics. World Championships. Day 3. From National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan.
Murder In The Family. (MA15+av, R)
Footy Classified. (Ml)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Shop. (R)
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Affair.
WEDNESDAY, September 17
6.00
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (Final) 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In India. (PG)
8.30 DNA Journey. (PGa)
9.30 Code Of Silence. (MA15+)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 COBRA. (Malv)
11.40 Vigil. (Malv, R)
1.45 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.35 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 3.40 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (PG, R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGal)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hamish McLachlan chats with Chris Fagan.
10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. (PG)
11.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
12.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) The teams prepare for inspections. 8.45 Athletics. World Championships. Day 5. From National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. 11.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 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.
4.30 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
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6am Morning
Programs. 7.00 The Movie Show. 7.30 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 8.50 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PG) 10.50 Barton Fink. (1991, M) 1pm I Want You Back. (2022, M) 3.10 Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 4.50 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 6.40 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 8.30 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, M) 10.30 Juliet, Naked. (2018, M) 12.20am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, September 18
Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 My Grandparents’ War. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Bitesize.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 9/11: One Day In America.
9.25 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Dopesick. (MA15+ads, R)
11.55 Blue Lights. (Madlv, R)
2.10 Hugh’s Wild West. (PGa, R)
3.20 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGs) 8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson. 9.30 Why Bridges Collapse. (PG) A look at the Key Bridge collision. 10.45 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R) 11.45 Kick Ons.
12.15 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.45 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.40 Late Programs.
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2.10 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.10 News. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 The Food That Built The World. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Athletics. World Championships. Day 5. Evening session. 11.30 The Bloody Decade. 12.30am Bloodlands. 1.35 VICE. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Addicted Australia. 1.40 Making A Killing: Triads, Cartels And The New Business Of Drugs. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 News. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Over The Black Dot. 6.05 Jeopardy! 7.00 Athletics. World Championships. Day 6. Evening session. 11.30 Homicide. 1.20am Conversations. 2.00 Mental Illness On Death Row. 2.55 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Manganinnie. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.40 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 8.30 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 10.20 On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, M) 12.30pm Juliet, Naked. (2018, M) 2.20 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG)
4.35 Hail, Caesar! (2016, PG) 6.40 RBG. (2018, PG) 8.30 A Serious Man. (2009, M) 10.35 While We’re Young. (2014, M) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Athletics. World Championships. Day 6. From National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan. 11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am) Halloween chaos takes over
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Addams
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SPORT News Of The Area CAMDEN HAVEN
By Rachael THORPE
BONNY Hills local Anthony
Donohoe has been pounding the pavement for most of his 61 years, regularly journeying through Dunbogan, Jolly Nose Mountain and Diamond Head on his runs.
On 31 August, he fulfilled a long-held goal to run the Sydney Marathon alongside his sister Katrina Hayes and daughter Abby Donohue.
Renowned for its spectacular scenery the world-famous marathon course covers 42.195km, crossing the Sydney Harbour Bridge and finishing at the Sydney Opera House forecourt.
The marathon celebrates 25 years in 2025, with 35,000 taking part and many thousands more lining the route to spectate.
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q Anthony and Abby Donohoe crossing Sydney Harbour Bridge.
