MORE than $3k was raised for Port Macquarie Base Hospital's Renal Unit on Saturday, 5 April through the Camden Haven Country Music Fundraiser at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC).
LUSC Marketing and Entertainment Coordinator Dakota Bonney said the club was filled with “music, laughter, and a whole lot of heart”.
“With the incredible support of our community, we’re thrilled to share that over $3,000 was raised for the Port Macquarie Base Hospital Renal Unit, part of the wider Hasting’s Macleay Renal Network.”
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Mal Salter (Camden Haven Country Music), Tegan (Nursing Manager at Port Macquarie Renal Unit), Kylie Short (Finance Manager at LUSC) and Sharon Salter (Camden Haven Country Music).
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to private, DVA, and uninsured patients from across Australia.
“Their Renal Medicine Department is a lifeline for those living with kidney diseaseoffering compassionate care, expertise, and
hope to many in need.”
Local artists and bands lit up the stage with fantastic performances, while raffles and fun competitions brought everyone together with smiles and generosity.
“The fundraiser was a true celebration of
community spirit,” Dakota said.
“We are incredibly proud of the turnout and grateful to every person who contributed to this meaningful cause.
“It’s days like these that remind us just how powerful a united community can be.”
Growing concerns over e-scooter safety
By Luke HADFIELD
CONCERNS over e-scooter behaviour have resurfaced in Camden Haven following a series of recent close calls at pedestrian crossings.
The increasing use of these devices by young riders has sparked debate over safety and the need for better education and regulation.
Local resident Gary Angel recently witnessed what he described as a dangerous incident while driving through Laurieton town centre.
“I was approaching a pedestrian crossing when a group of what looked like primary school-aged children suddenly darted across on e-scooters,” Mr Angel said.
“I was able to stop in time, but a less vigilant driver might not have been so lucky.
“These crossings aren’t designed for people to pop out at 10 or so kilometres per hour.”
E-scooters have surged in popularity across Australia, providing an affordable and convenient mode of transport.
However, their rapid adoption has raised concerns about road safety, particularly when it comes to young riders.
In New South Wales, e-scooter use on public roads and footpaths remains heavily restricted, with trials currently underway in select council areas.
Riders are typically required to wear helmets, and speed limits are often imposed
to minimise risk.
Despite these regulations, enforcement remains a challenge.
Mr Angel took his concerns to Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, urging action to address what he perceives as a growing problem.
While Council representatives expressed empathy for the situation, they admitted to Mr Angel there was little they could do at a local level beyond advocating for stronger awareness campaigns.
As e-scooters become an increasingly common sight on roads and footpaths, questions remain about how best to integrate them safely into shared spaces.
Calls for improved rider education, stricter enforcement of existing laws, and potential infrastructure changes continue to grow as communities grapple with this evolving transport trend.
Manley to contest Lyne for Legalise Cannabis Party
FORMER state election candidate Keys Manley will contest the 2025 federal election for the Legalise Cannabis Party in the seat of Lyne.
Mr Manley, who took about nine percent of the Myall Lakes vote in the 2023 NSW election, told NOTA he is a “passionate advocate for cannabis legalisation”.
“I am committed to revitalising regional communities, starting with the farming sector,” Mr Manley said.
“I see the cannabis industry as a game-changer offering real opportunities for economic growth, job creation and sustainable agriculture.
“I believe that legalising cannabis can reduce the influence of criminal networks while unlocking benefits across multiple sectors, from hemp-based construction and biofuels to essential medical treatments.”
Mr Manley said he aims to “challenge the status quo on drug policy”, particularly high taxes on alcohol and tobacco, arguing they push people toward more dangerous, unregulated substances.
“I stand for a smart, compassionate policy that prioritises health, safety and personal freedom.
“Above all, my election promise is simple: I will represent my community honestly and effectively.”
q Legal Cannabis Party candidate Keys Manley.
BALLOT LINE-UP
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like cage.
A total of 1456 candidates were declared at public events across Australia on 11 April.
Of these, 1126 are contesting 150 lower house positions and 330 are vying for 40 Senate vacancies.
The AEC also revealed that a record 98.2 percent of eligible Australians (18,098,797) are now enrolled to vote, which represents an increase of 870,000 people (five percent) since the 2022 election.
The youth enrolment rate has also increased to 92 percent.
In order of how they will appear on the ballot paper, the candidates for Lyne are:
1) Tom Ferrier - Lorne Valley (The Greens)
2) Digby Wilson - Taree (Labor)
3) Catherine Charsley (Trumpet of Patriots)
4) Colin Hughes (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation)
5) Alison Penfold -
Wauchope (Nationals)
6) Jeremy Miller - Old Bar (Independent)
7) David Masters (Family First)
8) Keys Manley (Legalise Cannabis Party)
9) Stephen John BurkeWootton (Australian Citizens Party)
10) Mark HornshawLorne (Libertarian).
About Lyne
The Lyne electorate is named after Sir Willliam John Lyne (1844-1913) who was involved in the Constitutional Conventions that led to the Commonwealth of Australia.
He also served in the cabinets of Australia’s first Prime Ministers, Edmund Barton and Alfred Deakin.
Lyne takes in the local
government areas (LGAs) of Dungog and MidCoast Council and part of Maitland, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Port Stephens councils. It has had only six MPs in the 67 years since its creation - five Nationals and one Independent.
Retiring Nationals MP Dr David Gillespie has held the seat since 2013.
q The candidates for Lyne from left to right in order of their appearance on the ballot paper (see story). A photo of Colin Hughes was not available.
q Independent candidate for Lyne Jeremy Miller snapped the results of the official ballet draw on the wall of the AEC office in Taree. Photo: @jeremy4lyne.
Explainer: election promises and campaign ‘slanguage’
By Sue STEPHENSON PROMISES,
promises, promises.
With 11 candidates now running for the seat of Cowper and 10 running for the seat of Lyne, the media releases and community appearances are coming thick and fast.
But for all the election rhetoric, “promises” is the one word you’re unlikely to see or hear.
That’s because candidates cannot possibly know what they can and cannot deliver until long after the votes are counted on 3 May.
Being elected is just the start for new or returning MPs trying to make good on their commitments to voters.
They also need their party to win control of the purse strings - or for the result to be so close that they can leverage their vote in parliament to get what their electorates need.
It’s a gamble that often sees important community projects shelved until the next election campaign, as has been the case in Cowper and Lyne, which have been held by the Nationals under a Labor Government.
Being in Opposition
meant Cowper MP Pat Conaghan was unable to deliver the $5m pledged in 2022 for a High Performance Football Centre in Port Macquarie.
Last week, that funding injection was “reannounced”.
Some in the community excitedly thought it was new, while others who have campaigned for the complex for years were happy to see it back in play.
“We pledged that this facility would be delivered at the 2022 election under our watch, and interestingly, so did the Labor candidate at that time,” Mr Conaghan said. “And yet, here we are.”
If the re-announcement triggered a feeling of deja
vu, that’s because Football Mid North Coast Chairman Lance Fletcher was again pictured with Mr Conaghan, although this time Port Macquarie-Hastings Council was represented by Mayor Adam Roberts instead of his predecessor Peta Pinson (the updated media release even left in comments from 2022 and referred to the current Mayor as a “she”).
The pledged $5m, which will top up Council’s already allocated $15m, is still dependent on Mr Conaghan reclaiming his seat and his party being voted in.
A facility like this in a region the size of the Port Macquarie-Hastings should be on every candidate’s list of priorities.
As should the planned $2m Emergency Evacuation Centre at Club North Haven, which has been a campaign priority for Lyne candidate Alison Penfold.
Ms Penfold, who is the Nationals’ pick to replace retiring MP Dr David Gillespie, announced on 2 April that $1m for the upgrade was “locked in”, but only if she is “elected as part of a Coalition Government”.
These examples are being used purely because they are from the region’s incumbents.
Other candidates without access to parliamentary budgets are
instead announcing what they hope to see funded and how they will vote on important issues like housing and cost of living initiatives.
Their media releases are short on promises and pledges, but there are plenty of “demands”, “commitments” and “support”.
News Of The Area has these tips to help local voters interpret “pollie-speak”.
“Slanguage”: These are the slang-like words politicians use when they want to appear like everyday Aussies. Voters can expect to hear plenty of “fair dinkums”,
“fair go”, “battlers” and “maaate”.
Talking points: Party candidates are often issued centrally coordinated “talking points” to ensure messaging and policy explanations are consistent. One day these might focus on the fuel excise, the next it might focus on families and so on. It is why the same jargon and quotes are attributed to candidates in multiple electorates.
Pledge: Like a “promise” but more emphatic. It sounds like a personal commitment and is used to build trust.
Announcement: These are designed to attract media attention and may include a funding pledge or simply a declaration of support or opposition.
Policies: These are the most important announcements as they tell you what a candidate or party represents and what they really “promise” to do. With the exception of Independents, they are generally announced by party leaders in metro locations to maximise media exposure. All candidates should have their policies on their website.
Strengthening
Helping
Batteries and Tyres
q Lyne candidate Alison Penfold has pledged $1m to Club North Haven, if she and the Nationals are elected.
Photo: Nationals.
q Just some of the fighting words being used by the candidates for Cowper and Lyne. Graphic: Sue Stephenson.
q Cowper MP Pat Conaghan pledged $5m for a high performance football centre last week, as he did in 2022. Photos: Nationals.
Laurie Street play space halted
By Luke HADFIELD
PLANS to build a regional play space at a location on Laurie Street in Laurieton have been shelved following strong community opposition, with Port Macquarie-Hastings Council now looking for an alternative site.
In an email read by News Of The Area, Council Community Engagement Officer Nick Cook confirmed that the Laurie Street proposal will not proceed.
“Due to community
feedback, the play space will not proceed at this location,” Mr Cook said.
“The future purpose of the Laurie Street site will be re-assessed, and community consultation will be undertaken when appropriate.”
The decision follows a public exhibition period during February and March, as part of Council’s broader Places to Play strategy aimed at delivering enhanced recreational infrastructure across the region.
While the Laurie Street location was originally flagged as an ideal central spot to cater to families in Camden Haven and beyond, locals raised a number of concerns about the site's suitability.
According to the Council’s community engagement report, some of the issues raised included the site’s Aboriginal and European heritage significance, the potential loss of green space, limited amenities, and already-strained
parking facilities due to the neighbouring swimming pool, boat ramp and regular events.
Others criticised the consultation process itself, arguing that it was skewed toward families with young children and did not adequately consider input from older residents, heritage groups or local businesses.
The site also features historical landmarks such as a heritage-listed punt ramp, remnants of a government
wharf, and an Avenue of Honour commemorating World War I soldiers, all of which would have required archaeological and heritage assessments.
In light of the feedback, Council is now investigating the potential of an alternative site opposite the Vince Inmon Sporting Complex for the new play space.
“We’d love your thoughts on this proposal and invite you to reply to this email,” Mr Cook said.
The new location is closer to existing playing fields and could be a more suitable fit for the kind of infrastructure
Passionate about child protection
By Bill HARROW
BRAVEHEARTS Mid North Coast volunteers are preparing for two major events in May and June.
Bravehearts is an Australian child protection not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child sexual abuse.
The Mid North Coast branch was formed 10 years ago.
“I get huge satisfaction knowing if we can stop just one child from being sexually abused, then it’s worth all the hard work we put in,” said Bravehearts Mid
North Coast Chairperson Jenny Watts.
“Protecting our precious little ones is everyone's job.”
Jenny leads a committee of nine and additional volunteers on the Mid North Coast.
Their primary mission is to raise funds to run child protection programs in primary schools.
The course teaches children how to keep their bodies safe, how to say ‘no’ and how to seek help.
Beginning in August, the education team will hold courses for over 2000 students.
Nationwide, Bravehearts
supports survivors and victims of child sexual abuse, and their nonoffending family members, with counselling and case management.
The organisation also advocates for legislative reform, and aims to reduce stigma around child sexual abuse through research, public awareness campaigns and community education.
The local Bravehearts branch holds multiple fundraisers throughout the year, including a Melbourne Cup function, high teas, fashion parades, barbeques and trivia nights.
Their major fundraising
event is the Bravehearts race day at Port Macquarie Race Club on Tuesday 24 June.
Sponsors are now being sought for race naming rights.
Interested parties can contact Jenny Watts at jenny. watts2@iinet.net.au.
The group will also attend the annual “Big Dig” family fun day organised by Port Macquarie Sunrise Rotary, which takes place on Sunday, 18 May.
“Ditto” the Braveheart mascot will be in attendance, shaking hands and dishing out high fives, while volunteers hand out flyers about child protection.
expected of a regional play space, including accessible toilets, parking, seating, and shelters.
While some community members remain sceptical, many have welcomed the decision to halt the Laurie Street proposal.
The Council has committed to further engagement if the Vince Inmon site is nominated.
The full engagement report can be viewed on Council’s Have Your Say website under the title “New regional play space for Laurie Street, Laurieton”.
CAMDEN HAVEN
q Bravehearts Mid North Coast chairperson Jenny Watts and Cassie Clark, playing the role of ‘Ditto’.
A week of announcements in Lyne
IT has been another big week of campaigning in the seat of Lyne, so here is a summary of the releases received by Camden Haven News Of The Area.
Nationals candidate Alison Penfold has committed to establishing an Urgent Care Clinic “as soon as possible” in Taree if the Coalition is elected.
Ms Penfold also told NOTA the Coalition will deliver funding to resurface Coopernook’s basketball court as well as $180,000 for a new pumptrack at Coopernook Oval.
A further $300,000 contribution was committed towards construction of an all abilities amenities block and associated infrastructure next to the grandstand at Wingham’s sports complex.
Ms Penfold also announced an $80,000 contribution towards capital works at the Kendall Showgrounds, focused on improving accessibility for users.
Independent candidate Jeremy Miller, called for Lyne to be the home of a “Local Energy Hub”, a “one stop shop where local residents can find out how to save on their energy bills and access grants and subsidies”.
Mr Miller also released the results of a survey undertaken by his campaign team, which highlights “the deep frustration relating to infrastructure and employment across the Lyne electorate”.
According to Mr Miller, 52 percent of residents surveyed reported serious mobile black spot issues, 31 percent of businesses reported struggling to hire qualified staff, 50 percent believe the local job market needs greater support, and 78 percent said local roads are in poor condition.
to mobile voice and SMS almost everywhere across Australia.
Using Low Earth Orbit Satellite (LEOSat) technology, Mr Wilson said UOMO adds a vital layer of redundancy when land-based networks fail.
“I saw firsthand the critical role of communications during the 2019 and 2020 bushfires,” he said.
“As Chair of Telstra’s Emergency Council, we coordinated satellite phone drops from ADF helicopters into cut-off communities when all other systems failed.
“This technology proved its worth in January 2025, enabling thousands of messages to be sent during the Los Angeles wildfires by people using their own unmodified mobile phones.”
Libertarian candidate Mark Hornshaw, announced he had received the political endorsement of three former Lyne candidates - former Greens candidate Karl Attenborough, former UAP candidate Joel Putland and former Workers Party candidate Ed Caruana.
The trio publicly expressed their support at a Libertarian Party events in Wauchope and Taree last week.
“We need a radical new approach that puts locals first and gets politicians and bureaucrats off our backs,” Mr Hornshaw said.
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“It is heartening to see people joining us from across the political spectrum.”
Support also came from Michael O’Neill, leader of the HEART Party, who is running for a seat in the Senate.
spruiked the Federal Government’s Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO), which requires mobile carriers to provide access
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q Joel Putland, Mark Hornshaw, Karl Attenborough, and Michael O’Neill at a Libertarian campaign event in Taree.
q Nationals candidate Alison Penfold (left) announced funding for Kendall Showgrounds, if the Coalition is elected.
q Labor candidate Digby Wilson on the campaign trail in Dungog.
q Independent candidate Jeremy Miller at a Politics in the Pub event at Stroud.
Artwalk expands to weekend-long event
By Sis HIGGINS
ARTWALK 2025 will run
over three days this June long weekend instead of just Friday night.
Port Macquarie-Hastings
Deputy Mayor Lauren Edwards, announced the expansion during a launch event at The Glasshouse on Thursday 10 April.
"Based on community feedback, there has been consideration given to extending this event throughout the long weekend with activities and events in Port Macquarie and the Hastings region," Cr Edwards
said.
This year’s theme is “Out of This World” and will highlight the artistic talents of local creators from Port Macquarie, Wauchope, and surrounding areas.
ArtWalk 2025 will feature the “Hastings Arts Trail”, a silent disco, and an interactive giant UV scratch art installation.
For the first time, Phillips Lane will host contributions from young artists, along with performances by local band “Korderoy”.
We actually got a government grant to do the work at Phillips Lane, which
means we will have these amazing artworks.”
Group Manager Liveable
Communities Lucilla Marshall said, “We are bringing together artists, performers, markets, storytellers, in a free, family friendly festival that will light up our streets, our lane ways, and our public space.”
ArtWalk 2025’s weekend extension is expected to attract more visitors and provide both cultural and economic benefits to the region.
q Digital and traditional artist Cherie Hurley and The Seed Art School owner Aimee Pelley.
q Cage coordinators Amy Lovett and Lisa Willows, Mediocre Sunrise bass player Lola Willows, and Korderoy guitarist Wilson Minogue and bass player Michael Nixon.
q Lisa Willows, Amy Lovett, Michael Nixon, Lola Willows, PMHC Deputy Mayor Lauren Edwards and Wilson Minogue.
The ultimate Girls' Night In
By Kim AMBROSE
THE Coopernook Public School (CPS) community came together for the ultimate “Girls’ Night In" on Tuesday, 1 April.
More than just an evening of fun, the event was a celebration of connection, compassion, and courage, all in the name of breast cancer research.
Breast cancer is a devastating disease characterised by the abnormal growth of cells lining the breast lobules or ducts.
According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, statistics indicate that one in seven women in Australia
and one in 556 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime.
With 58 people being diagnosed with breast cancer everyday, the impact of this disease cannot be underestimated.
Attendees of the “Girls' Night In” were treated to a variety of activities and experiences, from pampering stations, science demonstrations, sweet treats, a clothing swap extravaganza and a collaborative art project that beautifully symbolised the spirit of the evening.
Through the generosity of guests and supporters, and the dedication of tireless volunteers and organisers, the
CPS gathering raised a total of $440.70 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
CPS Principal Mrs Tania Gilchrist expressed her gratitude for the community support.
“It was heartwarming to see so many come together for a cause so close to many hearts,” said Mrs Gilchrist.
“Events like the Girls' Night In don't just raise funds; they also raise awareness, initiate important conversations, and remind those affected by breast cancer that they are not alone.
“To every person who showed up, gave, laughed and loved - together we made a difference.”
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$1 million to upgrade Club North Haven to a full evacuation centre.
Relief from Labor’s cost-of-living crisis including affordable and reliable energy.
Fixing our roads. Improving community infrastructure. More affordable housing.
Improving access to GP services, quality health and aged care.
Fixing mobile and internet connections.
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q Coopernook Public School. Photo: supplied.
q Some of the many activities and experiences offered at Coopernook Public School during the Girls' Night In. Photos: supplied.
'Mountain to climb' for PM as Labor ascends in polling
By Dominic GIANNINI and Tess IKONOMOU, AAP
A LABOR majority is becoming increasingly likely as the prime minister declares he's in for the long haul, but a vast number of voters remain undecided.
Recent polls show Labor gaining momentum, widening the two-party
preferred gap and putting a majority government in reach as the coalition campaign falters.
Labor is ahead 54.5 to 45.5 percent according to Roy Morgan polling and 53.5 percent to 46.5 percent in a separate Resolve poll published by the Nine newspapers.
Anthony Albanese insisted his team
were not getting ahead of themselves with the 3 May election set to come down to the wire.
"We've got a mountain to climb," he told ABC TV on Tuesday.
"It's about halfway in the campaign today, it's tough to win elections, that's why no prime minister has been re-elected after serving a full term since 2004."
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton squarely positioned himself as the underdog.
"The prime minister's already talking about a third term," Mr Dutton said in reference to comments Mr Albanese made to The Nightly about serving a full second term and seeking a third following questions about his political future.
But it wasn't too late to turn dire polls around with some 40 percent of Australians remaining undecided, former Scott Morrison media chief turned consultant Andrew Carswell said.
"It's gigantic, the biggest I've ever seen in an election context," he told AAP.
"Everything that we see on the ground in those key electorates, people want to be convinced, they haven't closed themselves to the coalition like they may have done in previous elections.
"They're there to be convinced and what will convince them is the coalition hitting that economic message every single day of the last three weeks."
The third week of the campaign has so far been centred on housing and cost of living, with each party unveiling policies
to target first homebuyers and tax relief, targeting younger and outer suburban voters doing it tough.
Labor will help people get into the market by allowing them to secure a mortgage with only a five percent deposit, with the government guaranteeing the extra 15 percent.
The coalition is offering tax-deductible mortgage payments for new builds.
Neither are popular with economists, who argue the policies will only boost demand and drive up housing prices as supply fails to keep up.
Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather, who is facing a battle to retain his Brisbanebased seat of Griffith, chastised the major parties for pushing ahead despite economists' concerns.
"It's a house fire and it's burning the dreams of a lot of renters and first home buyers," he said.
"What we hope is that we can get into minority parliament, keep Dutton out and push Labor to finally consider changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount."
Labor has ruled out changes to negative gearing or capital gains.
Labor's policy to introduce a $1000 instant tax deduction has also received a mixed reception, with the nation's leading accounting body saying the instant deduction could save workers time, but might mean they miss out on the full refund they are entitled to.
"Taxpayers should be encouraged to take greater responsibility for their finances and tax obligations," CPA Australia's tax lead Jenny Wong said.
"Clicking a few buttons to get a basic deduction may be easy, but it is unlikely to be in the best interests of taxpayers or the economy."
But George Washington University economics professor Steven Hamilton said Labor's proposal would save the tax office and people money, in addition to moving to a system where no one has to itemise.
q Polling has Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's Labor ahead with voters but many remain undecided. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
q A consultant says many undecided voters are there for Peter Dutton's Liberal team to convince. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
Nationals announce $20 billion future fund
By Dominic GIANNINI and Andrew BROWN, AAP
RURAL and regional Australians could share in billions of dollars to fill gaps in infrastructure, childcare and health services that local authorities can't afford.
The Nationals have pledged a regional Australian future fund worth $20 billion, if the coalition wins the 3 May election, with $1 billion to be set aside for projects each year.
The junior coalition partner has denied the money would be used for pork barrelling.
Nationals leader David Littleproud said the investment fund means regional areas won't have to squabble over general federal government money.
"We're always fighting in regional Australia to get that last mile of infrastructure spend that doesn't fit in the normal pots of money," he said.
"This is just about making sure that we have that reliable amount of funding that's there year in, year out, and then we're not having to fight for it every year."
The regional fund would be set up with $5 billion in funding sourced from Labor's program for green energy and transmission line construction, which the coalition plans to scrap.
The remainder of the money would be gathered from budget windfalls from higher commodity prices - which often boosts government coffers - until it adds up to $20 billion.
The coalition has also pledged to set up a second fund, called the future generations fund, which would be used to pay down government debt.
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor said mining and commodity windfalls would be turned into assets under the funds.
"These funds will be about future generations of Australians and investments
that are necessary for them to have the best possible life they can have," he told reporters in Sydney.
The opposition had previously pledged to scrap Labor's housing Australia future fund, as well as the national reconstruction fund worth $10 billion and $15 billion, respectively.
senator
said independent analysis would be used to determine how the money would be spent, rejecting claims it would be used to shore up support in seats held by the Nationals in parliament.
"You don't have to go very far outside of our
capital cities to see the degradation of our road network," she said.
"That means every single Australian ends up paying more for their food, more for their goods because of the impact on our freight supply chain."
The coalition also plans to legislate the funds so they
can't be easily scrapped by future governments.
The money would be distributed through a competitive grants process to not-for-profits for projects like expanding a childcare centre or boosting the number of regional Commonwealth-supported university placements.
Nationals
Bridget McKenzie
q David Littleproud is promising rural dwellers their own pot of money. Photo: Dominic Giannini/AAP.
Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz
By Dominic GIANNINI, Andrew BROWN and Jack GRAMENZ, AAP
AS MAJOR parties push bigticket election pledges on housing and tax offsets, an economist warns of an "overthe-top" spend-a-thon that will do little to improve the budget bottom line.
Labor and the coalition have unveiled policies costing billions of dollars to boost housing supply in the coming years while offering incentives for first homebuyers in the interim.
Voters have also been promised a one-off tax offset of up to $1200 under the coalition, while Labor has pledged instant tax deductions of $1000.
The measures would cost $10 billion and $2.4 billion respectively.
But AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said the bigspending policies were at odds with previous pledges from the major parties to maintain fiscal responsibility.
"It's all inconsistent with spending restraint or getting the budget back under control and it seems overthe-top this time around," he
told AAP.
"Major parties should be resisting the temptation to spend more.
"If they are going to provide tax relief, it should be on a permanent, logical basis rather than arbitrary sugar hits."
The major announcements came at coalition and Labor campaign launches on Sunday, a week before pre-poll voting begins.
Touring a housing development in Adelaide on Monday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended his plan to allow people to secure a mortgage with only a five percent deposit with the government going guarantor.
He's also pledged 100,000 new homes solely for first homebuyers under a $10 billion plan if Labor is reelected on 3 May.
"These two policies will make a significant difference to increasing supply but also importantly, to getting first homebuyers and particularly young Australians into their first home," Mr Albanese said.
With housing a critical issue among voters, the coalition announced it would allow interest payments
on the first $650,000 of a mortgage for new houses to be tax deductible for first homebuyers.
That could save the average first homebuyer $10,000 a year.
The plan has found few friends among economists, who say it would disproportionately benefit high-income earners, push up house prices by increasing demand, and blow a hole in the federal budget.
But Opposition Leader Peter Dutton remains adamant it will incentivise housing supply as builders would be confident they had a buyer at the end of construction.
It's on top of the coalition's $5 billion kitty to unlock hundreds of thousands of homes by providing critical infrastructure to quicken builds.
The deductions are the "missing pieces of the picture", Mr Dutton said in Brisbane, where the coalition is trying to win back seats from the Greens.
"To allow support for young people to get the finance in the first place so that the banks will lend them
the money and importantly obviously to be able to service the loan, to make the repayments," he said.
Tori Gibson, who is in her 30s, said she didn't think she would ever be able to afford
to buy her own home without an inheritance.
She said the coalition's offer of tax-deductible repayments would probably be the better long-term solution for first homebuyers, but neither proposal solved the underlying problem.
"Essentially, we need more houses, that's really what we need," she said.
Dr Oliver said the rollout of large campaign promises
Scams and card fraud on the rise
OVER two million Australians experienced card fraud and 675,000 responded to a scam in 2023-24, according to new results from the Personal Fraud Survey (PFS) released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
William Milne, ABS head of crime statistics, said, “We found that 9.9 percent of Australians aged 15 years and over were victims of card fraud in 2023-24.
“This is up from 8.7 percent in the previous year.”
The survey collects details about the most recent incident of card fraud.
“We found 72 percent of card fraud victims were fully reimbursed by their card issuer,” Mr Milne said.
“Collectively, the net loss to all victims after any reimbursements were paid out was $477 million.”
The number of Australians responding to scams has also been on the rise.
“We found that 3.1 percent of people were victims of scams in 2023-24, up from 2.5 percent in the previous year.
“Buying or selling scams, which includes things like false billing and online shopping scams, were the most common, experienced by about 308,000 Australians.
“This was up from the
did not send a good message after the major parties pledged to work to bring the budget into better shape.
"I can see why they want to (implement big-spending policies) because they want to be elected," he said.
"It's almost as if the pandemic has unleashed out-of-control spending by both sides of policies and taken spending to record highs."
200,000 victims in the previous financial year,” said Mr Milne.
The survey found 71 percent of scam victims notified (or were notified by) an authority about the incident, most commonly a bank or financial institution (54 percent).
There was also a rise to 14 percent in the reporting of scams to a social media or selling site, up from 9.7 percent in 2022-23.
The Personal Fraud Survey covers experiences of card fraud, identity theft, online impersonation and selected scam types.
It includes prevalence rates and socio-demographic characteristics of victims. It also includes details about the most recent incident of card fraud and identity theft, and the most serious incident of scams.
Leap in identifying new frog species
By Andrea FERRARI
RESULTS from Australia’s biggest annual frog count, hosted by the Australian Museum last November, have helped inform the scientific description of at least eight new frog species.
FrogID coordinator Nadiah Roslan said, "FrogID acoustic data (audio recordings) were used alongside morphology and genetic data to describe these species as new to science."
gathered by people all over Australia, the citizen science event plays an important role in helping scientists to understand how frogs and their ecosystems are responding to a changing planet.
The FrogID project relies on frog calls to identify species, as many are indistinguishable by appearance.
With over 1.1 million scientific records of frogs
From croaks and barks, to whistles and bleats, every frog species makes a unique sound and anyone with a smartphone can participate, by recording frog calls through the free FrogID app.
The latest event gathered recordings of 225 frog species, that’s about 88 percent of Australia’s known frog species.
It has informed the conservation status of two species under the EPBC Act, with the Sphagnum Frog (Philoria sphagnicola) and the Davies Tree Frog (Litoria davieasae) now both listed as “Vulnerable”.
So far, two new species of tree frogs have been confirmed.
Colloquially known as the “dunny frog”, the tree frog was thought to be a single species (Litoria rubella).
Spanning 4.6 million square kilometres from the monsoon tropics to the desert, it had the largest distribution of any Australian frog.
“But researchers suspected that such a widespread species might actually be more than one,” said Australian Museum herpetologist, Dr Jodi Rowley.
Heightened risk of feral deer
WITH deer breeding season upon us, the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is reminding communities of the heightened risk of feral deer on the road as well as increased activity and damage across Australia’s landscapes, including in suburban streets.
Dr Annelise Wiebkin, National Deer Management Coordinator, said feral deer cause serious damage in farmland, native bushland and urban areas and that breeding season is a particularly critical time to notice their presence and manage their impacts.
“Feral deer activity will intensify in coming weeks, so people may see deer more often or even for the first time in a new area,” she said.
“It’s important the community reports sightings on the free DeerScan app.
“We have a small window of opportunity to track their spread and support control efforts, particularly in areas where feral deer numbers are still low.”
“Feral deer trash and eat native vegetation, ringbark trees, create wallows, trample undergrowth and spread weed seeds, all things that threaten the survival of native flora and fauna,” Dr Wiebkin said.
The Centre’s Chief Executive Officer, Shauna Chadlowe, warns that feral deer are becoming an increasing concern to communities across the country, with extreme weather events – such as droughts, floods and fires – pushing them into new areas.
“It’s astonishing – deer have now spread to every state and territory in Australia.
"In fact, nearly a quarter of New South Wales and Tasmania, and almost half of Victoria are now home to established populations. Their numbers have increased tenfold in recent decades,” she said.
Ms Chadlowe said reporting feral deer sightings and signs is crucial.
“Every Australian can play a role by
“Using genetic data, body measurements, and mating call analysis, the team identified two new species; the western desert tree frog (Litoria larisonans) found in the Pilbara and central arid zones in WA, and the ruddy tree frog (Litoria pyrina), which lives in tropical coastal areas of Queensland and NSW.”
Australia has over 250 known species of frog, most are not found anywhere else in the world.
Some species are flourishing, like the Striped Marsh Frog, but others have declined dramatically since the 1980s, and at least four have become extinct.
Frogs play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
As environmental indicators, they provide early warnings about changes in environmental health.
reporting feral deer sightings or signs, like tracks and damage.
“These reports… help drive coordinated efforts to control new deer populations before they spiral out of control. By acting now, we can stop their spread and save Australia millions of dollars each year,” she
Feral deer also hit the farming community hard, with Ted Rowley, Independent Chair of the National Feral Deer Action Plan Committee, underscoring the importance of control efforts.
“Farmers are fed up: deer cause $69 million in agricultural productivity losses and $4.5 million in vehicle and train collisions each year. The Plan is key to stopping these losses," he said.
q A Litoria pyrina in the Herveys Range. Photo: Jodi Rowley.
q A Littoria larisonans.
Photo: Dane Trembath.
q A Litoria rubella. Photo: Alan Greer.
q April is a major breeding period for feral deer. Photo: Darryn Mundt.
q Reporting feral deer sightings and signs is crucial in control efforts. Photo: Francesca Bowman.
q Feral deer trash and eat native vegetation, ringbark trees, create wallows, trample undergrowth and spread weed seeds. Photo: Peter Bradford.
BLAH Blah Blah Coffee for Blokes is an Australian initiative dedicated to supporting men's mental health by providing spaces where men can openly discuss their experiences and challenges.
Founded by John Crisp, the group offers support sessions that encourage conversations about recovery, life, and well-being.
The name "Blah Blah Blah" reflects the group's focus on fostering open dialogue.
By creating environments where men can share without judgment, the initiative aims to break down the barriers of outdated norms that often discourage emotional expression among men.
This approach aligns with broader movements that utilise communal activities to promote mental health discussions. For instance, The Men's Table brings men together to share meals and conversations, emphasising the importance of peer support.
Similarly, The Man Walk Australia encourages men to engage in regular walks, combining physical activity with opportunities for open dialogue.
By integrating conversations about mental health into everyday activities like sharing a coffee, Blah Blah Blah Coffee for Blokes contributes to normalising these discussions and reducing stigma.
Such initiatives are vital in addressing the mental health challenges faced by many men in Australia, offering them support and a sense of community.
q The name 'Blah Blah Blah' reflects the group's focus on fostering open dialogue.
a Legal Look
By Manny WOOD
Dispute regarding right to reside in home
FRANK and Betty have been in a de facto relationship for 20 years.
Frank has three children as a result of a previous relationship.
Frank seeks legal advice regarding his estate planning and in particular, how he can make a Will that “looks after” Betty, while preserving his estate for his three children.
The solicitor advises Frank that he can make a Will which grants Betty the right to reside in his home and the right to relocate to alternate accommodation, if appropriate, under the authority of his executor.
When Betty passes-away, Frank's estate can then be distributed to his children.
Frank decides that his solicitor’s advice should be followed, as it properly caters for Betty and his children.
He decides that the rest of his estate should go to his children and makes arrangements for his superannuation to be paid to Betty when he passes-away.
When Frank dies several years later, he owns two houses, a large investment portfolio and a substantial superannuation fund.
When Betty discovers the contents of Frank’s Will, she is disappointed, believing that she should receive the home in which they reside “outright”, to do with as she pleases.
She commences action against Frank’s estate.
During the course of a three-day hearing, Betty states that Frank had promised her that she would receive the home outright.
During a lengthy crossexamination, Betty is questioned about the “promise”.
The Court expresses some concerns regarding Betty’s credibility but does not consider her conduct to detract from her case.
The Court acknowledges that in the circumstances, Frank had a duty to Betty to provide her with the “security of a home” and a fund to live in a “style to which she was accustomed”.
However, the Court also acknowledges that Frank’s Will should not be disturbed unnecessarily and that Frank also had a moral obligation to his children.
In dismissing Betty’s claim, the Court ultimately decides to give weight to Frank’s “judgment as manifested in his Will”, stating that he was in a “better position” to determine his obligations to Betty and his children than the Court.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Loneliness triples women's risk of dying early: study
By Maeve BANNISTER, AAP
WOMEN who feel lonely over an extended period are three times more likely to die early than those who don't.
Research by the University of Sydney has for the first time identified a causal link between loneliness and early death among middle-aged Australian women.
The research analysed data from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health, which looks at factors contributing to the health of more than 57,000 women.
Researchers looked at women aged between 48 and 55 and tracked their health over 15 years.
Women who did not report loneliness in the 15-year period had a five per cent risk of dying.
But for women who reported feeling lonely throughout the study period, their risk of death tripled to 15 percent.
Loneliness has been linked to adverse health including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and the development of dementia.
"Loneliness is a common experience worldwide - as many as one in three Australian adults feeling lonely during their lives," senior report author Melody
Ding said.
"But when feeling lonely becomes chronic or persists long-term, it may impact a person's health," she said.
There is no equivalent longitudinal data looking at the long-term health of men, but Professor Ding said midlife was a period of transition that might affect women more adversely than men.
"In middle age, women are more likely to be the primary caregivers for both young children and elderly parents, as well as going through major physical, psychological and social changes in status such as menopause, retirement and children moving away from home," she said.
"All of which may affect how socially connected a woman feels."
Researchers are calling for loneliness to be a risk factor screened by clinicians, in the same way people are screened for high blood pressure and cholesterol.
"The research is clear that loneliness not only correlates with existing health problems but causes them," lead author Neta HaGani said.
"We also need to raise the public awareness of loneliness to demystify and destigmatise loneliness," Dr HaGani said.
DEAR Jasminda,
WHENEVER I go to the supermarket for a couple of items, I end up leaving with a trolley full. How can I avoid the temptation and stick to my budget?
Gloria V.
Dear
Gloria,
IT'S easy to feel defeated when you go into the supermarket for eggs and milk and return with two punnets of strawberries, goats cheese, a leg of lamb, Weetbix, dishwasher tablets, antibacterial spray, turkey mince, salmon fillets, protein balls, and, if you are at ALDI, a mattress in a box, a home gym, a duck feather quilt, a snuggle hoodie and a dozen pale ales.
There are, however, a few ways you can stick to your budget.
The first is to have a list.
Taking a handwritten list, or typing one on your phone that you can cross off, will avoid impulse buys and keep you on track.
Only purchase the items on your list and don't be tempted by the confectionary aisle.
If you don't walk down it, you'll be less likely to throw a family-size chocolate bar in the trolley.
Another option is to bring a small recyclable bag with you or, if you are only grabbing milk and bread, take no bag at all.
The difficulty in juggling multiple items should dissuade you from adding extras to your trolley.
For the same reason, selecting a basket instead of a trolley will reduce the number of items you can carry to whatever weight you can manage with two arms.
Another option is to take advantage of supermarket click and collect services. If you pre-order, you will be less likely to purchase items you don't need, and you'll also be able to stick to your original budget as you'll be paying at the time of purchase instead of when you are surrounded by temptation, flashing lights, sales tickets and looping 80s music that can lull you into a purchasing frenzy.
I challenge anyone to not throw a pack of Lolly Gobble Bliss Bombs and some Kirk's Pasito into their trolley when Wham's Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go is playing in the background.
I hope these suggestions help, Gloria. Marketing experts are pretty savvy, and it's easy to be swayed by their customer loyalty promos and two-for-one deals.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
q Research has found a causal link between loneliness and early death among middle-aged women. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS.
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Top swimmers take on Australia’s best
By Rikki WALLER
IT was all smiles at Port Macquarie Swimming Club as three of its young athletes hit the pool this week at the Australian Age Championships at Brisbane Aquatic Centre.
It’s the club’s first national team since 2021.
Heats kicked off on 10 April, with the event finishing up tomorrow (18 April).
Competing in nine events across freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke, Bianca Harrison (Girls 14s) and Zara Chowdhary (Girls 13s) both from Port Macquarie, and Chloe Higgins (Girls 13s) from the Camden Haven, are taking on the
best of the best in what is considered the pinnacle of swimming competition in Australia.
“It means so much to me and the other girls to make it to nationals,” said Bianca just days after winning gold in the 50m breaststroke at the NSWCCC Swimming Championships at Sydney Olympic Park.
“It's been my goal and I've been training super hard.
“I'm proud of all of us and how far we've all come in the past few months.”
It’s their coach, Billy Nicholson, who she praises most.
“Billy came in at a great time and has helped us grow and improve our skills as
individuals and as a team.
“We all love having him as our coach; he's amazing.”
In true head coach style, Nicholson, who has coached the girls since September 2023, pushes all the accolades back onto his young stars.
He says their dedication to not only attending training regularly, but being consistent with skills and technique, is what has gotten them this far.
“They have all shown great focus and determination to get to this level,” he said.
With well over 1000 athletes competing, 700 just from NSW, Nicholson said that the girls just need to stay relaxed and trust the process.
“They have practiced everything in training, so they
just need to be calm and race well.”
Iesha Athorpe, 20, who is another inspiring young athlete from the club, will compete in an impressive six events at the Australian Open and MC Championships from 21 - 21 April, also in Brisbane.
Meantime, for Bianca, nationals is just one step closer to her dream.
“My ultimate goal in swimming is to get to the Olympics, hopefully the 2032 games in Brisbane.
“It would be an unreal experience, and I would be ecstatic if I made it.”
Five years of physie fun
By Bill HARROW
CELEBRATING five years of operation in 2025, North Haven Physie now proudly boasts more than 50 members.
The family-oriented dance school, passionate about growing the Physical Culture movement in the Camden Haven region, was born after a chance meeting between physie coaches Narelle Tyndall and Tarryn McSpadden at a training session in Port Macquarie.
Both had started their
physie journey in Sydney as kids; Narelle in Blacktown and Tarryn in Putney.
Despite a difficult period after the club’s launch in 2020, which included a pandemic, floods and the temporary loss of the North Haven Community Hall, the group has grown and flourished over the past five years.
Narelle now instructs ladies physie classes on Tuesday mornings and Tuesday evenings at North Haven Community Hall, while Tarryn works with kids and
Breakers sign ex-NRL star
By Rikki WALLER
PORT City Breakers RLFC have announced the signing of former Newcastle Knights star Jarrod Mullen.
With 211 NRL games, four appearances representing NSW Country, and a State of Origin run under his belt, 37-year-old Mullen adds to an already strong Breakers spine, linking up in the halves with former Charity Shield star Mal Webster.
Club President Geoff Kelly told NOTA the signing of Mullen was “very positive for our club and Group 3”.
“His experience and knowledge will assist our
players coming through all grades,” Kelly said.
“We have a growing base of juniors coming through the ranks, along with our existing Breakers juniors playing first grade like Alfie Dungay, Nick Smith, Kieran Gainsford and Cody Fisher, and his knowledge will be invaluable.”
From humble beginnings growing up on a dairy farm in Cundletown to hitting the paddock for Taree as a youngster, Mullen appreciates the potential the Mid North Coast has to offer.
He believes there is a lot of young talent but not a lot of opportunity for quality
coaching.
“Through my coaching business, and my experience learning a lot from (Andrew) Joey Johns, kids in the area can now get coaching with me and they’re loving it,” Mullen said.
After a stint with the Sunshine Coast Falcons in 2021, Mullen will take the field for the first time in four years with the Breakers.
He is confident his experience will make him a valuable asset.
“Kicking game is very important, I have a lot of experience for the end of the set,” he said.
teens on Tuesday afternoons.
Tarryn also holds a session at Old Bar on Friday nights.
Another addition is new teacher Sara Asquith, who joined the club this year.
Under the guidance of the dedicated coaching team, club members enjoyed great success at the 2024 Zone Championships at Coffs Harbour.
Seven club juniors and teenagers were also chosen to compete in state finals in
Sydney. Narelle told NOTA she was very proud of the group’s success.
“I just love the healthy competition and camaraderie within our group, and it does my heart proud to see our women and girls on the winners podium,” she said. The club is affiliated with the Edith Parsons School of Physical Culture.
For more information, visit the club’s Facebook page.
q Bianca Harrison, Zara Chowdhary, Coach Billy Nicholson, Iesha Apthorpe, and Chloe Higgins from Port Macquarie Swimming Club.
q Mackenzie, Charlotte, Ava, Emily, Penny and Evie.
q North Haven Physie ladies competitors.
q Charlee, Hayley, Zoe, Tenille, Callie and Laila.
q Narelle and Tarryn with the five-year celebration cake.
q Jarrod Mullen has signed with the Port City Breakers. Photo: supplied.
Stingrays women unveil new leaders
By Kim AMBROSE
THE Laurieton Stingrays have revealed their new-look women’s leadership group for the 2025 competition.
Bree Hoole takes on the role of head coach, while Lydia Kearns and Tilley Hunter step up to co-captain duties.
Stingrays Club President Jarryd “Kiwi” Gaskin told News Of The Area, "It is super exciting to have Bree, Lydia and Tilley at the helm.
“They represent our club values as well as bring their own experience and energy to the team.”
Due to a recent injury, Bree has decided to transition from player to coach, and is looking forward to the new challenge.
“At the beginning of the
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
13th APRIL, 2025
The Final of the Mens Handicap Pairs saw Frank Raczka and Dave Jones, play against Ian Orr and Peter Laing. It took until the last bowl to decide the result, with Frank and Jonesy holding on to win 16-14. Congratulations to Frank and Jonesy for a great performance. Ian and Pete came very close to claiming victory, but they were held out by determined opponents.
In Wednesday Social
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By Suzanne MILES
TUESDAY, 8th April, Ladies Social Bowls Lucky RinksRink 18 - Anna Innes, Heather Worsford & Yvonne Howard - winners.
LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Warren BATES
AFTER calling off last Thursday’s bowls because
Kew Country Club
Men’s Veterans Golf
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Kew Country Club
By Danny LLOYD
THURSDAY play was Stableford with 2BBB in conjunction sponsored by North Haven Bowls Golf Club
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year we were facing a number of obstacles and it even looked as if the team might fold,” said Bree.
“However, I focused on staying positive and as a result I feel the team is in a really great space with players and officials ready to rebuild and move forward.”
Lydia and Tilley are equally excited to share onfield leadership duties.
“I am really looking forward to sharing the cocaptaincy,” said Lydia.
“This role can be quite challenging and having the extra support through a cocaptain will be extremely helpful.”
Full of praise for her cocaptain, Lydia said Tilley is the “type of person you want to be representing you”.
Conversely, Tilley praised
Bowls Reggie Robb, Steve McGregor and Ian Hodgkinson claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Phil Owen, Bob Clark, Neil Dark and Trevor Boyle. Voucher winners were Ian Poole, Greg Darcy, Frank Raczka and Barrie Isaac. Both Viv Gunter and Steve McGregor missed out on raffle wins today lol. In the Friday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Reggie Robb, Stewart Rogan and Dean Gemmell with 2 wins and 17 ends. Runners Up were Lorraine Clark, Carol Cheers and Bob Clark, while Ian Orr,
Rink 19 - Isabel Hicks, Veronica Stewart & Hazel Durrant - runners-up. Wednesday, 9th April, Open PairsBarry & Dorothy Lynchwinners, Sonni Willis & Jan Opitz - runners-up.
Thursday, 10th April, Men's Social Triples -
of the rain, our club had a nice turnout of thirty bowlers to compete in five full rinks this week.
Rink winners on the day were Bob Ginivan, Brian Johnston and Jeff Ryan. Runners up were
76 Starters
A Grade Winner – Dave Haggett 38 Pts.
2nd – Peter Hammer 36 Pts. C/B.
3rd – Steph Sweeney 36 Pts. C/B.
the Happy Butcher. Going low in the singles was Dylan Rumble with 39pts, edging out Andrew Cheers, Dan Morgan, Alan Byron and Tony Morrissey on countback.
Winner Greg Watford 34
Runner up Jim Walsh 30
NTP 7th B Grade Jim Walsh
Ntp 10th A Grade Kevin Anderson
B Grade
Lydia for her leadership qualities, emphasising her on-field performance as a key factor in her appointment as co-captain.
“This year the Stingrays will have a completely different look and feel,” said Tilley.
“We have lost a lot of players due to various reasons but this has made our captaincy quite unique as we get to make this role our own.”
It was a tough start to the 2025 Mid North Coast Women's Premiership campaign for the Stingrays, going down 46-0 to the Macleay Valley Mustangs on Saturday.
SPORT RESULTS
Dave Harvey and Brett Irwin claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Warren Barnes, Brett Irwin, Steve McGregor, and Peter Hope. In a fabulous weekend of Pennants, Grade 4 won both their games, and Grade 6 had a good victory in their sole game on Saturday. Grade 7 went down to North Haven. Grade 4 took all 10 points against Comboyne in the Round 9 game played on Saturday, winning the Master Board 71-38. They backed up this great victory on Sunday against Lake Cathie in the Round 6 suspended game,
Rink 16 - Roger Miles, Graham Fairburn & Geoff Delomotte.
Rink 12 - Keith Pender, Dave Turley & Dick Pierce.
Friday, 11th April, on a perfect day with greens to match the LCBC monthly Classic Pairs -
Gerry Ludford, William Blake and Angie Stringer. Major nomination sheet winner was George Butlin and the minor nom sheet prize was won by Bob Ginivan. Taste Bakehouse voucher went to Jerry
B Grade winner- Don Steigrad 36 Pts.
2nd – Laurie Hamilton 34 Pts. C/B.
3rd – Noel Burnett 34 Pts.
C Grade winner – Rod
In the teams grey power won the day with Gayvan Grayston and John Simon romping in with 48pts from Godfrey Camilleri and David Haggett with 46.
Saturday was a four
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taking 9 points and winning the Master Board 59-44. Grade 6 played Lake Cathie in their Round 9 on Saturday, claiming 9 points and winning the Master Board 67-65. Grade 7 lost to North Haven in their Round 9 Game on Saturday at North Haven, losing the Master Board 8935 Bowls this week includes Wednesday Social and a Saturday Social Game being played on Easter Saturday. Have a great Easter, and be careful you don’t overdose on chocolate . The selectors will be checking players for pimples on their return.
Rink winners1 - Glen Hayes & Peter Stockham
2 - Glen Williams & Gary Martin
3 - Paul Sheridan & Jan Opitz
Overall winners on the day1st. - Terry Morrison
Janik and the Flipz n Chipz voucher was won by Angie Stringer.
The raffle prizes on the day were ten Easter Rocky Road chocolate boxes. The lucky winners were Ray Pantlin, John Charlesworth, Folkes 42 Pts.
2nd – Robert Russell 37 Pts.
3rd – Jim Henry 35 Pts.
Ball Winners – Steve Hoffman 36, Jack O’Hara 36, Barry Cheney 35, Roger
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It must have been a birdie fest out there and possibly a few eagles too.
Winners with an & Tony Mallia
2nd. - Richard Lee & Mick Brennan
3rd - Doug Porter & Steve Martin
4th - Otto Louw & Paul
Barry
5th - Suzy & Jim Gaskill.
NOTE: With more
Joyce Marendaz (twice), Peter Chilvers, Jeff Ryan (twice), Brian Johnston, Kevin O’Donaghue and Rod Barnett.
This coming week is meat tray raffle week and the winners will be
Catchpole 34 & Paul Munro 33 Pts.
Nearest to the pin Winners
9th Hole A Grade Ian
Read, B Grade Ian Johnston, C Grade Dennis Roth.
incredible 50.5 (13 under off the stick apparently) were Richard Bligh-Jones, Russell Eichmann, Mick and Bailey Marshall.
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q Co-Captains of the Laurieton Stingrays women’s team for 2025, Tilley Hunter and Lydia Kearns. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
q Bree Hoole, coach of the Laurieton Stingrays women’s team. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
q Frank Raczka, Dave Jones (Handicap Pairs Champions), with Peter Laing, Ian Orr (Runners Up).
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LAURIETON RSL SUB-BRANCH ANZAC DAY ACTIVITIES FRIDAY 25 APRIL 2025
On Anzac Day 2025, we commemorate the service and sacrifice of our Veterans. This year marks the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, where Australian and New Zealand soldiers courageously landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915. The Laurieton RSL subBranch warmly invites all Veterans (serving and ex-serving), their families and the Camden Haven community to join us in remembrance.
Schedule of Events:
• 4:30 am: Start the day with a ‘Gunfire Breakfast’ in the Anzac Room at the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) at 2 Seymour Street Laurieton. Open to all Veterans, Veterans’ families and invited guests.
• 5:30 am: Dawn Service at Laurie Memorial Park. For all Veterans, families, invited guests and the community. The Catafalque Party will be provided by 333 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets, Port Macquarie.
• 6:30 am: Breakfast in the Boardwalk Bistro Room at LUSC for sub-Branch members, Veterans, families and invited guests.
• 10:10 am: Assemble for the Anzac Day March outside LUSC.
• 10:30 am: Anzac Day March commences and the Veterans will march to the Cenotaph at Laurie Memorial Park. The Hastings Auto Restorers Vintage Car Club will lead the march followed by the Camden Haven Concert Band who will lead the marching Veterans, schools and different organisations.
• A flypast by the RAAF is scheduled to take place between 10:40 and 11:00 am.
• 11:00 am: Main Service at Laurie Memorial Park. For all Veterans, families, invited guests and the community. The Camden Haven High School Captains will conduct the main address and the Catafalque Party will be provided by School of Infantry, Singleton.
• 12:15 pm: Anzac Day Luncheon in the South Tarcoola Room at the LUSC for subBranch members, Veterans, Veterans’ families and invited guests.
• 3:00 pm: Two-up in the South Tarcoola Room at LUSC.
Anyone wishing to lay a wreath at any of the services, please contact the President via the contact details below. In case of adverse weather, services will be held in the Tarcoola Room at the LUSC.
Temporary Road Closures: 10:00 am - LUSC Seymour St from McLennan St, across Lake Rd, Bold St & Seymour St North to Laurie Park, across Tunis St, Kew Rd and Bold St to intersection of Castle St (blocking Kew Rd and Bold St). The barricades will be progressively removed as the march passes through each intersection except at Laurie Park. Bold St will remain blocked to Castle St until approx 12 noon 25 April 2025.
We look forward to your attendance as we honour Anzac Day together. For further details or inquiries, kindly reach out to the President.
Buster Beatty
President
Mob: 0467 602 770
E-Mail: laurietonsb@rslnsw.org.au
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EASTER & ANZAC DAY 2025 EARLY DEADLINE NOTIFICATION
Due to the Easter & Anzac Day Public Holidays, we have early deadlines for the below editions: Friday 18th April 2025 Friday 25th April 2025
Camden Haven NOTA will hit the stands 24 hours early being delivered on Thursday 17th April & Thursday 24th April. The classifieds deadline has also been brought forward 24 hours, that means notices must be in by Tuesday at 12pm for the two above editions.
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SUNDAY
BLUEY’S BIG PLAY
ABC FAMILY, 7.30pm
When it comes to Bluey, one thing’s certain: kids and grown-ups alike cannot get enough. The adorable Brisbane-based blue heeler and her family’s adventures are always in high demand. While we have to wait for new animated escapades, this theatrical production brings the magic of Bluey to the stage –“for real life”, as Bingo would put it. Featuring brilliantly crafted, human-sized puppets and the voices we all know and love, Bluey’s Big Play sees dad Bandit (Dave McCormack) desperate for a bit of time out on his phone. However, Bluey and Bingo have other plans.
FRIDAY, April 18
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross makes a holiday herb basket.
8.30 Sherwood. (Malv) The Sparrows are forced to join the Bransons on their revenge mission, and must act quickly.
9.30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) A satirical news program.
Robot Wars. 9.50 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 William And Harry: The Unseen Photos. (Premiere, M)
THURSDAY
TASKMASTER
AUSTRALIA
TEN, 8.30pm
Fans of Taskmaster’s UK version will know that the comedic game show isn’t always a barrel of laughs for acclaimed actresses who step outside their comfort zone to compete: Charlotte Ritchie (Call the Midwife) and Katherine Parkinson (Doc Martin both regularly bewildered during their stints. However, we’re now halfway through this fourth Down Under edition, and four-time Gold Logie winner Lisa McCune (pictured) is flourishing. The sweet-natured Blue Heelers star is adept at bending – but not breaking – the rules, a core tenet of Taskmaster success. Tonight, find out how the golden girl of Australian TV elects to stress out Tom Cashman.
WEDNESDAY BIG BOYS
ABC TV, 9.30pm
This UK comedy about two laddish university students stands out from the pack: a semiautobiographical tale from comedian Jack Rooke, it weaves together hilarious rites of passage and snippets of student life with more serious issues of grief and loss, examining toxic masculinity along the way. Rooke himself narrates, as Jack Dylan Llewellyn, pictured) and roommate Danny (Jon Pointing) navigate final-year dissertations, life decisions and dating disasters. There won’t be a dry eye by the end of this 2015-set third and final season, but in tonight’s premiere, it’s (almost) all smiles, with Danny, Jack, Corinne (Izuka Hoyle) and Yemi (Olisa Odele) living it up on “holi-bobs” in Greece.
9.15 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. (R)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 A Body That Works. (Ml)
11.40 Romulus. (Masv, R)
1.40 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v, R)
3.20 Could Hitler Have Been Stopped? (PGav, R)
4.15 Bamay. (PG, 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. Colin Fassnidge shares his baked pumpkin.
8.30 MOVIE: Sweet Home Alabama. (2002, PGl, R) A New York socialite returns to Alabama to divorce the man she married and left behind, years earlier. Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Candice Bergen.
10.45 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.15 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma, R)
12.15 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Dolphins v Melbourne Storm.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus Melbourne Storm match, with NRL news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R) An ex-hit man comes out of retirement. Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG)
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 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Airborne: Nature In Our Skies: Love In The Air. (PGa) Takes a look at how rivals fight for love, from amorous acrobatics to seduction by scent. 8.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Zoë Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Miranda Hart and Ncuti Gatwa. 11.00 The Project. (R) The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00
6.10 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Brown investigates murder at a food fayre.
6.55 Federal Election Announcement. (R) An election announcement. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 MOVIE: Made In Dagenham. (2010, Ml, R) Female workers protest against discrimination. Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins. 9.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) The body of a wealthy landowner goes missing on the night of his death, exposing a web of secrets.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.10 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing. 10.25 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG)
9.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Bologna. (Maw, R) Stanley Tucci heads to Bologna. 10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGaw, R)
11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R)
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00
Seven News.
7.00 The Americas: The Frozen North. (PG) In the frozen north, walrus sing on rocky shores.
8.00 MOVIE: Twister. (1996, PGalv, R) Two meteorologists on the brink of divorce are forced to work together after they are caught in a severe storm. Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes.
10.20 MOVIE: Anna. (2019, MA15+av, R)
A woman becomes a feared government assassin. Sasha Luss, Helen Mirren.
A poor boy wins a guided tour of a sweets factory. Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum.
10.35 MOVIE: Yes Man. (2008, Mls, R)
12.30 How We Celebrate. (PGa, R)
1.30 Explore TV. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
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)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple can’t decide whether to stay or leave. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) Paramedics are called to help a 92-year-old pinned under his
6.25
8.30 MOVIE: Silverado. (1985, M) 11.00 MOVIE: Romantic Comedy. (2019, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs.
6am The Movie Show. 6.15 RBG. (2018, PG) 8.05 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 10.25 Wild Target. (2010, M) 12.15pm Gold. (2016, M) 2.30 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 4.15 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 6.35 Funny Face. (1957) 8.30 Larry Crowne. (2011, M) 10.20 99 Moons. (2022, MA15+, Swiss German) 12.30am Late Programs. 5.50 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi)
SUNDAY, April 20
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Darby And Joan. (Final, PGad)
Unforgotten. (Final, Ml)
9.05 Boat Story. (Final, MA15+v)
10.05 MOVIE: Ten Canoes. (2006, Mnv, R) 11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mls, R) 12.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.35 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 4.05 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.05 Easter In Australia. (PG, R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Tish Tash. 5.50 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Ancient Empires. (Mav)
9.05 Secret Lebanon: The Treasures Of Byblos. (PG)
10.10 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (Ma, R)
11.05 Rebel With A Cause: Oodgeroo Noonuccal. (Ma, R)
12.05 48 Hours To Victory. (PG, R)
2.55 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (PG, R)
3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm Motorcycle Racing. 1.10 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. Replay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 The Day The Rock Star Died. 6.15 Abandoned Engineering. 8.10 The UnXplained. 9.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. 10.30 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Hum Do Hamare Do. Continued. (2021, PG, Hindi) 8.10 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 10.00 Thirteen Days. (2000, M) 12.40pm To Chiara. (2021, M, Italian) 2.55 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 4.45 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 6.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 8.30 Truth. (2015) 10.50 The Hummingbird. (2022, M, French) 1.15am 99 Moons. (2022, MA15+, Swiss German) 3.25 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The 1% Club UK. (PGa, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.00 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (Return, Ml) Cathy pulls the Finglas community together in support of a festive good cause.
9.30 Billy Joel Live At Madison Square Garden. (PGl, R) A concert by Billy Joel.
11.30 MOVIE: Midnight Run. (1988, Mlv, 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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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 RBT. (Ml) 8.30 The People V Michael Jackson. (MA15+a) A continued look at the People versus Michael Jackson trial. 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 See No Evil. (Mav) 11.50 The First 48. (Ma) 12.40 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early
MONDAY, April 21
6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Bluey’s Big Play. 8.50 Children’s Programs. 6.35pm Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 The Crystal Maze. 9.20 MythBusters
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Milan With Michael Portillo. (PGa)
8.25 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. (Mls)
10.05 Rock Legends. (PG, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Classified. (Premiere, MA15+v)
11.50 Infiniti. (MA15+av, R) 1.55 Son Of. (MA15+av, R)
3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PGa, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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WorldWatch. 5.20 Alone: Frozen. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 News. 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 9.25 Music Videos That Shaped The 80s. 10.30
6am Lara.
Continued. (2019, PG, German) 7.05 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 8.50 Funny Face. (1957) 10.45 Joyride. (2022, M) 12.35pm Larry Crowne. (2011, M) 2.25 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 4.05 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 5.40 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 8.30 Recon. (2019, MA15+) 10.20 Unknown Soldier. (2017, MA15+, Finnish) 12.50am Late Programs.
TUESDAY, April 22
Virginia Trioli. (PGl)
9.00 Swingers: How To Win An Election.
9.30 The Assembly. (PG, R)
10.15 The ABC Of... (Ml, R) 10.45 News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Four Corners. (R) 12.00 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.20 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 1.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (Mas, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Point.
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)
12.00 Guillaume’s Paris. (PG, R)
12.30 Unbroken. (Malv, R)
2.10 Faking Hitler. (Mns, R)
4.00 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
9.15 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) TK gets a huge surprise on his 30th birthday. Tommy is determined to push through her latest crisis. 10.15 Suits L.A. (M)
11.15 The Agenda Setters.
12.15 Treadstone. (MA15+av)
1.15 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 Travel Guides. (Return, PGl) 9.00 100% Footy. (M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. (MA15+av)
11.20 Police After Dark. (Mlv, R)
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
Gogglebox
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6am All Quiet On The Western Front. Continued. (1979, PG) 8.00 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 10.00 The Hummingbird. (2022, M, French) 12.25pm Truth. (2015) 2.45 Tourism. (2017) 4.10 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 5.50 The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 8.30 Defiance. (2008, MA15+) 11.00 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, M) 2am Recon. (2019, MA15+) 3.45 Joyride. (2022, M) 5.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 9.05 Doc. (Premiere, Ma) When Chief of Internal Medicine Dr Amy Larsen suffers a catastrophic brain injury, her life is turned upside down.
The Irrational. (Mav)
The Agenda Setters.
The Act. (MA15+ans, R)
Travel Oz. (PG, R)
Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
WEDNESDAY, April 23
4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.25pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (Mal)
8.40 Weight Of The World. (MA15+a) Examines the drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro.
9.45 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) June and Moira go undercover.
10.50 SBS World News Late.
11.20 My Brilliant Friend. (Return, Malnv) 12.25 Lost Luggage. (MA15+a, R)
3.20 Invisible. (PGa, R)
4.50 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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2.10 My Life Online. 2.40 Queer Sports. 3.30 News. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 Alone: Frozen. 6.25 Mysteries From Above. 7.20 Jeopardy! 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Men’s Race. 12.55am Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Women’s Race. 2.15 Letterkenny. 3.10 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Band’s
Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 7.05 The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 9.40 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 11.20 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 2.10pm The Movie Show. 2.45 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 4.50 Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 6.35 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Flags Of Our Fathers. (2006, MA15+) 10.55 Donnie Brasco. (1997, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, April 24
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. 6.55 Federal Election Announcement. (R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Restoration Australia.
9.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
9.55 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG, R)
10.45 ABC News.
11.00 The Business. (R) 11.15 Darby And Joan. (Final, PGad, R) 12.00 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 The Many Days Of Anzac. (PG, R) 4.20 Anzac Dawn Service From Sydney. 5.30 Anzac Dawn Service From Canberra.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.25pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Secret DNA Of Us. (PGa)
8.35 Sydney’s Super Tunnel.
9.40 Virdee. (MA15+v)
10.50 SBS World News Late.
11.20 Breaking Point. (MA15+av)
12.15 The Hollow. (Premiere, Malv)
1.15 Departure. (Ma, R)
2.50 Hitler’s Teen Killers. (Mav, R)
3.50 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Hoarders. 2.15 Insight. 3.15 News. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 Alone: Frozen. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide. 1.45am Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.40 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 8.35 Tourism. (2017) 10.00 Voyage Of The Damned. (1976, M) 12.50pm The Scarlet And The Black. (1983, PG) 3.25 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 5.30 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 8.30 The Flowers Of War. (2011, MA15+) 11.05 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 1.15am Flags Of Our Fathers. (2006, MA15+) 3.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R)
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) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. 10.00 Akmal: Open For Renovations. (MA15+l, R)
11.15 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)
12.15 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Leah issues a stern warning.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) Graeme Hall meets a singing Staffy. 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Hosted by Ant and Dec.
10.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams travel to Bulgaria.
11.30 Born To Kill? Trevor Hardy. (Mav, R) A look at serial killer Trevor Hardy.
12.30 Spitfire Guardians. (PG, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
4.50 Anzac Day Dawn Service.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 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 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ms)
8.30 The Grand Tour. (MA15+l)
9.50 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
10.50 9News Late.
11.20 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.10 Next Stop.
12.40 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) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
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6am Morning Programs. 9.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. Noon MOVIE: Three Amigos! (1986, PG) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Northman. (2022, MA15+)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Brisbane Broncos v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.45 Thursday Night Knock Off. Post-match NRL
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The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Survivor 48.
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Blues sting the Rays SPORT News
CAMDEN HAVEN
THE Kendall Blues managed a gutsy 20-16 win over the Laurieton Stingrays in the opening round of Hastings District Rugby League action at Vince Inmon Sporting Complex on Saturday, 12 April.
In a fiery clash of the Camden Haven clubs, the Blues crossed the line four times, with tries to Jy Garvey, Sam Ylias, Noah Watts and Adam Howe.
Jack Chapman kicked two conversions.
For Laurieton the try scorers were Lachlan Pensini, Lincoln Ostler and new recruit Chris Piper,
Blues captain James Kennedy described the match as a “battle of attrition”.
“We haven't had a game yet and were down on troops… [I am] super proud,” he said.
“It came down to ticker in the end.
“We defended our arses off and just kept working.”
The Stingrays now take on Comboyne away from home on Saturday, 26 April, and the Blues do battle with Lake Cathie at Kendall.
Comboyne suffered a 18-40 loss to Beechwood in Round 1, while Lake Cathie were dominant in a 26-6 win over Long Flat Dragons.
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q New recruit Chris Piper heading to the line for Laurieton, with a Kendall defender in tow.
