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Nans and pops return to school
opportunity to support the Year 6 cake stall fundraiser.
Grandparents and grandchildren then rotated through various activity stations, each lasting for ten minutes.
Stations included memorabilia items, a photo booth, drawing sessions, outdoor games, and a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activity.
Some grandparents travelled significant distances to attend.
Shirley Cox, who flew from Adelaide, expressed her joy at being able to witness her granddaughter, Kiera, perform in the dance item.
“It was simply wonderful to be invited to this event,” said Shirley
“I absolutely loved it.”
Kiera was thrilled to have both her Nan Bev and Nana Shirley at school for the occasion.
“I got to dance, draw pictures and show both my Nan Bev and my Nana Shirley around the school which was super exciting,” said Kiera.
Gail Ballesty, a retired Laurieton PS teacher, praised the students' performances during the assembly.
Her granddaughters - Emily, Ara and Claire - relished the opportunity to have their Nan witness their dance routine firsthand.
Sharon Dempsey highlighted the importance of such events in providing grandparents a glimpse into their grandchildren's daily school lives.
“We get to see what our grandchildren are doing in the classroom and how they are learning,” said Sharon.
Since 2011 NSW Grandparents Day has been an initiative under the NSW Ageing Strategy, and is celebrated on the last Sunday of October.
"The bond between grandparents and grandchildren is special and should be celebrated year-round, but having a specific day to recognise that connection is a great way of acknowledging their special and meaningful contributions to family and the community,” Minister for Seniors Jodie Harrison said.
Quota recognised by MP
THE Camden Haven Quota Club has been recognised for its 37 years of service in NSW Parliament by Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams.
as well as promoting equality,” Mrs Williams told her parliamentary colleagues, offering special mention of outgoing club president Jennifer Peters.
local schools and supporting children with hearing impairments.
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Speaking in the Legislative Assembly on 23 October, Mrs Williams said the recent closure of the club, which was established in 1987, was “sobering news indeed”.
“Over the years its members have championed support for vulnerable families, particularly women and children,
“Her (Jennifer’s) message is not to underestimate what a small organisation, made up of women, can achieve in a community.
“Examples include assisting the homeless through Camden Haven Community at 3 along with regular contributions made to
“Camden Haven Quota has also undertaken various international projects to improve the quality of life of people in impoverished countries.
“I know I speak for all Camden Haven residents in thanking Quota for their long standing contribution which will continue to benefit the community for generations to come.”
q Gail Ballesty, a retired teacher from Laurieton Public School with grandchildren Emily, Ara and Claire.
q Sharon Dempsey with her grandson George.
ESCAPE ATTEMPT
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Davy in Kendall in 2023, has pleaded guilty to trying to escape custody.
Ashley Louise Shields,
28, appeared via videolink before Magistrate Georgina Darcy in Port Macquarie Local Court on 24 October.
She will now be sentenced on 15 November
for “attempting to escape lawful custody” and “assault law officer (not police officer)”.
Shields was being taken from the Mid North Coast Correctional Centre on 1 June, for medical treatment
at Kempsey District Hospital, when she attempted to run from correctional officers.
There was no application for bail and it was formally refused.
Shields is one of four people charged over the
shooting death of Davy, 43, whose body was found in the driveway of a Batar Creek Road home on 22 November 2023.
Court documents show she is also facing charges of “conceal serious indictable offence”, “intending to pervert the course of justice” and “hinder investigation of serious indictable offence”, with those matters listed for further mention on 7 November.
Council’s land use plan open for comment
PORT Macquarie-Hastings
Council wants to hear what the community thinks about its plans for land use over the next 20 years.
It estimates that an additional 22,045 people will move into the region over that time, which means approximately an additional 12,278 homes will need to be built.
How it proposes managing this is contained in the Planning and Land Use Discussion Paper which is now on public exhibition.
It’s calling for community feedback and has been holding a series of information sessions across the local government area.
This feedback will guide council as it consolidates what it calls “outdated plans” to create a central, Local Strategic Planning Statement for the region.
An information brochure about the discussion paper can be found on council’s website under “Have Your Say”, along with the document in full.
q Population forecasts in the Land Use Discussion paper.
An online session for residents of the Camden Haven is being held on Monday from 5.30pm to 7pm. Registration is essential and can be done via council’s
website or by emailing council at council@pmhc. nsw.gov.au.
The exhibition period closes at midnight on Friday, 22 November 2024.
Cultivating community connection
By Kim AMBROSE
THE annual Hannam Vale Open Garden and Market Day has been a beloved community tradition for more than two decades.
This year's celebration was held on Sunday, 27 October at Hannam Vale Recreation Reserve, attracting locals and visitors from far and wide keen to explore a variety of privatelyowned country gardens.
Each garden offered its own unique perspective of the stunning surrounding landscape.
Designs ranged from care-free romantic cottage gardens to lush woodland retreats, showcasing the creativity and individuality of their owners.
In addition to exploring the gardens, visitors also had the opportunity to
browse a mixture of market stalls featuring plants, produce and an assortment of delectable food items
Hannam Vale Reserve Committee secretary Sharon Bain said the event highlighted the natural beauty of the region while bringing the community together in support of local
initiatives.
“We absolutely love seeing the reserve being used by the community,” said Sharon.
“The local school P&C are running the cafe and the Community Hall are running the BBQ.
“All funds that they raised today will go back
directly into the community.”
A highlight of this year's Open Garden and Market Day was the Hannam Vale Public School (PS) garden.
Established eleven years ago, the garden has evolved into a vibrant hub of learning, creativity, and sustainability for students, staff, and community members alike.
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“Our garden used to be a lot smaller,” said Ms Bryden.
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“As we continue to develop our garden we are hoping it will provide a space for quiet reflection, handson learning experiences and the cultivation of community connections extending beyond the playground.”
q Mahlea, Rhonda and Ellen Bott.
q The impressive entrance to a private garden.
q Part of Hannam Vale Public School’s garden.
q Local garden enthusiasts.
q Gardens reflected the creativity and unique personalities of owners.
Big year for SES volunteers
By Bill HARROW
THE Camden Haven unit of the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) has responded to 236 call outs in the past twelve months.
The local service, based on Norman Street, Laurieton, covers an area from Johns River to Lake Innes, offering vital support in emergency
situations including floods and storms.
The unit has been in place for 44 years and boasts 38 volunteers including local commander Carolyn Dobson and unit commander Darren Mearrick.
The unit is housed in premises owned by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, while equipment, vehicles
and watercraft are supplied by the SES.
“We are a fully qualified flood rescue unit along with being qualified in land search and rescue,” Darren told NOTA.
“We have specialists in roof stabilisation along with eight qualified chain saw operators.
“We can also be called on for ambulance assistance and support for police in traffic control and more recently securing and preserving a crime scene in Kendall.”
Like other volunteer services, operatives can be deployed across NSW or interstate in times of need.
The unit’s chainsaw team has been deployed to Queensland on multiple occasions and the flood rescue team responded to
the Menindee Lakes floods in 2023.
Community engagement is a priority for the unit, recently supporting the Choosing Hope walk in Laurieton, providing an information display at Kendall Show and offering presentations to Rotary groups.
Attracting new members is key to the unit’s sustainability.
Anyone wishing to join a unit can apply via the SES website.
With an eye to the future, a group of 15 Camden Haven High School students will undertake a six day internship course during
November.
Members of the public are encouraged to follow the unit’s Facebook page, which provides up to date information on local incidents.
For emergency help during floods, storms or tsunamis, call the SES on 132 500.
q Camden Haven SES members Gary Ferris, Ted Atkins, Carolyn Dobson, Karl Kriter and Darren Mearrick.
q Gary Ferris, Ted Atkins, Karl Kriter.
q Darren Mearrick, Karl Kriter, Carolyn Dobson, Ted Atkins, Gary Ferris.
q Darren Mearrick, Karl Kriter. q Robyn Bates, Carolyn Dobson.
q Gordon Hutchinson.
What’s in a name? More on Bonny Hills ‘origin’ story
q Bill Odd shared this photo of his family ‘camping back when’ (1939) with the Back to Bonny Hills group.
By Sue STEPHENSON and Ian RICHARDSON
THERE has been plenty of interest in researcher Ian Richardson’s discovery that Bonny Hills took on its name in 1948 - and not 1947 as previously thought.
As explained in last week’s News Of The Area, the township used to be called Green Hills (also, Greenhills) but in 1947 the Postmaster General refused to make this official because the name was already taken.
So after some toing and froing, Green Hills was renamed Bonny Hills on November 1, 1948.
The Bonny Hills Progress Association is celebrating what Ian has unearthed from the National Archives by raising a glass to the town at 6pm tonight, 1 November, at the Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club.
More of the town’s history will be shared, including this second-part of Ian’s “origin story”.
1880s - 1948
From records commonly quoted, Jack (A.D.) Suters of Wauchope visited the area known as Greenhills (now Bonny Hills) on horseback, in the 1880’s.
He is credited with bringing family members to camp, fish and relax for weekends and summer holidays.
Jack later purchased land and with family
members, cleared an area.
He sold 20 acres (approx eight hectares) in 1933 to Tom Bartlett.
Tom farmed this area and had a major influence on the subsequent improvement of Green Hills.
He lobbied the Shire Council to build facilities so others could stay near the beach for holidays.
Tom’s son Arthur wrote his father’s memoir in 1991.
Called “The History of Green Hills - Bonny Hills” it explains the reason for the change of the village’s name.
Arthur recalled that in 1947, when the Adamsons had made an application
for offices (a postal and telephone service) they received a letter from the Postal Department stating that until the village’s name was changed they couldn’t have the application approved as there were other places called ‘Green Hills’.
It is thought the first re-submitted application between 1947 and August 1948, included three names, including Suterville and Grants Head.
The Post and Telegraphs Director approved the name Suterville and also the allocation of funding for a trunk line from Laurieton to the postal office.
This PMG trunk cable was initially above ground (later moved underground) and was connected to the already established property of Bob and Tara Adamson on the corner of Jordan Avenue and Hill Street (near Bartlett Reserve.)
Grants Head Progress Association had preferred the name Grants Head as it was on all maps, and so a meeting was called.
“A woman visiting from Armidale, Ellie Young (nee Adamson) suggested ‘Bonny’ and as this was adopted by the majority of the meeting, we were outvoted,” Arthur wrote in the memoir.
“This was the name submitted to the Postal Department and accepted, so the name Bonny Hills it was called.”
Mr Adamson could now arrange for the installation of a switchboard in the Bonny Hills Post Office.
It would add to his General Store business.
Locals wishing to be connected installed poles to carry wires to their homes and some women were trained to operate the “switch” to receive and direct phone calls.
As a postal service, the same business would receive mail, sort it and later be contracted to deliver it.
It is likely that residents continued to use the more familiar name “Green Hills” and even “Grants Head” when referring to local news and events.
The Shire Clerk, in his monthly reports to the Hastings Shire Council meetings, continued into the 1950’s to refer to this community as Green Hills.
Earlier research using Trove online (the National Library) and reading copies of the Hastings Shire Gazette (1946-50), produced no evidence of i. A Government Gazette notification of the change of name from Green Hills,
ii. An official opening,
iii. The name change being recorded in any local newspapers, including Wauchope’s weekly publication of the Hastings Shire Gazette.
Finally, Mr Adamson himself, when deciding to sell the business in 1949, published an advertisement headed ‘Post Office for Sale Green Hills - Bonny Hills’.
Bonny Hills
The Library’s record of the derivation of place names in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area
includes the following:
“Bonny Hills: beachside town between Port Macquarie and Laurieton. Originally known by the European settlers as Greenhills.
“When [an] application was made to build a post office in 1947, the Postal Department wrote to say that as there were other localities known as Greenhills… another name was required before a post office could be built.
“At a special meeting of the Progress Association, the name Grants Head was proposed, however a women visitor suggested Bonny, which the majority of those voting adopted.
“This name was submitted to the Postal Department and accepted.
“Many disputed the choice thinking it should have been named Suterville after A.D. Suters, an early settler.
Another early settler, Tom Bartlett, preferred “Bartlettville.”
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q Looking over the Council Caravan Park at Green Hills from Rex Paul's property. Photo: supplied by Robyn O'Brien, courtesy of Back to Bonny Hills.
q An even earlier photo of the Bonny Hills store/post office, 1958-59. Photo: supplied by Bruce Emery, courtesy of Back to Bonny Hills.
Calls to upgrade regional connectivity as 3G shuts down
By Kat WONG and Jacob SHTEYMAN, AAP
TELCOS are being urged to boost mobile coverage in regional Australia as thousands of residents with old phones lose their ability to make calls or texts as the 3G network shuts down.
Telstra and Optus on Monday joined TPG Telecom/Vodafone in turning off 3G in a bid to boost the speed, capability and reliability of their 4G and 5G system.
Telcos have been preparing for the closures
since 2019, but the official shutdown has been delayed twice due to concerns over a particular type of phone - often purchased overseas or second hand - that cannot connect to triplezero on newer networks.
These handsets use 4G for regular calls and texts but 3G for the emergency line, with fears many would not experience issues until they attempted to call triple-zero after the network's closure.
NSW Farmers rural affairs committee chair Deb Charlton called on telcos to make sure no one was left disconnected or in danger following the shutdown.
"Whether it's a landline, a mobile phone, a water meter or a tractor using telemetry technology, it's vital the shutdown of Australia's 3G network does not disrupt the function of important technologies and devices," Ms Charlton said.
"In 2024, we simply can't afford not to be connected, and it's critical our telcos do everything in their power to ensure
this shutdown does not put anyone's safety or connectivity at risk."
Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has urged all Australians to check and, if needed, upgrade their tech.
"If you or someone you know has one of these 3G devices, please take action now and contact your service provider," she said.
Nationals leader David Littleproud said telcos and the government had not done enough to increase mobile phone coverage in regional Australia.
"We need to have some sort of regulatory guide rails to make sure they're investing in maintaining those towers and that they're upgraded," Mr Littleproud told Sky News.
"That's one of the big things that this government has failed to do and I think we should look at after the next election, if we're given the honour to lead the country."
To address the 60,000 affected phones in circulation, a federal law
q People still using 3G-connected devices are urged to upgrade as the network is being shut down.
will come into effect on Monday forcing telcos to disconnect voice and data services on these devices.
Australians can find out if their phones are affected by texting "3" to the number 3498.
The shutdown will also impact devices such as
smart watches and medical alarms.
For five years, mobile service providers have made efforts to advise affected customers and urged them to upgrade any technology reliant on 3G.
All telcos have offered handset replacement
options, with some providing free devices for vulnerable members of the community.
Tasmania will be the first state to have its 3G network switched off and the other parts of the nation will be turned off by November 4.
Photo: Stephanie Flack/AAP PHOTOS.
Hooked on the Camden Haven
By Kate SHELTON
THE weather this week has been somewhat repetitive, limiting offshore fishing opportunities. However, river, rock, and freshwater fishing have provided plenty of chances for anglers to get out and enjoy the sport.
For those targeting estuary species, the Hastings River has been a productive spot.
Bream have been responding well to whitebait and prawns, especially during the top of the morning high tide.
Flathead have also been active, with live bait proving to be the most effective approach. Luderick anglers have found success on the break wall, using sea cabbage, and weed flies. While the lower reaches of the river have been slower for mulloway, anglers have had better luck further west, targeting school-sized fish.
Those targeting mud crabs have had success over the past few weeks, particularly in the warmer waters near Wauchope and Telegraph Point, with better catches expected as we approach summer.
Offshore a few spearfishing anglers have had success at the FADs catching mahi mahi.
We should see numbers of fish improve off the local FADs as we head into summer.
Further south, Lake Cathie continues to offer excellent fishing conditions. Flathead, whiting, and the occasional mulloway have been caught regularly, with school prawns and yabbies being the preferred baits.
The eastern side of the lake, closer to the beach, has been the most productive area. In the Camden Haven River, flathead numbers have increased, and both lures and baits, such as mullet strips and prawns, have been effective.
Bream fishing has been best around Henry Kendall Reserve, particularly on high tide with green prawns as bait.
Freshwater anglers have been particularly successful in the upper reaches of the Macleay and Hastings Rivers, with reports of impressive Australian bass catches emerging last week.
As we head into November, hopefully we start to see some improvement in the weather. Whether you're targeting freshwater, estuary, or coastal species, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a successful fishing trip on the Mid North Coast.
Nats host nuclear forums
THE former President of the Australian Nuclear Association spoke to the benefits of nuclear power generation in both Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour last week.
At the events organised by Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, nuclear exponent Robert Parker provided an overview of technology that has been developed and rolled out in other countries and the potential advantages of adding nuclear to Australia’s energy mix.
Mr Parker has previously investigated advances in the nuclear fuel cycle for power generation and developed public information programs into nuclear energy, radiation and reactor safety, as well as uranium resource development.
Organisers say close to 300 people were in attendance across the two nights.
Mr Conaghan said the National Party has been “actively interested in the potential of nuclear power in Australia’s energy mix for some time now”.
“Based on the reliance on nuclear energy in other developed countries around the world when it comes to securing base load power, it isn’t an option that we believe Australia as a nation should blindly rule out,” Mr Conaghan said.
Mr Parker said the events were an opportunity to “present some of the challenges that our current energy network faces, and the technology we currently have at our disposal to address them”.
“The participants tendered a great range of well-constructed and thought through questions, varying from concerns around the cost to the potential delivery timeline and also the environmental risks and overall transition plan when it comes to decommissioning our current coal fired power stations,” Mr Parker said.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has predicted nuclear power plants could take from ten to fifteen years to build in Australia,
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while Australian Energy Regulator chair Clare Savage said a regulatory framework for nuclear power generation would take up to ten years to create.
At a parliamentary inquiry on Monday, Australian Nuclear Association secretary John Harries warned Australia might need to build twice as many nuclear power plants as currently planned to meet energy demands in 2050.
This could require as many as 100 nuclear reactors, Dr Harries said.
A metre-long monster! Brice Hayward's impressive flathead catch caught on the Mid North Coast.
q Organisers say close to 300 people were in attendance across the two nights.
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No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years
By Jennifer DUDLEYNICHOLSON, AAP
NUCLEAR power plants
could take up to fifteen years to establish in Australia and facilities to dispose of highlevel nuclear waste twice as long, an inquiry has heard.
Waste produced by the power plants might have to be stored at the nuclear sites in the meantime, experts said, until "deep geological facilities" could be developed.
The forecasts were revealed at the Nuclear Power Generation inquiry in Canberra last Thursday, which heard government agencies and departments had started to analyse and assess nuclear power proposals for Australia.
The probe comes five months after federal Liberal leader Peter Dutton announced plans to establish seven nuclear power plants across the country if his party won government at the next election.
But the announcement did not reveal the cost or potential delivery date for the energy technology.
International Atomic Energy Agency predicted nuclear power plants would take 10 to 15 years to build in Australia, Department of Energy spokeswoman Clare McLaughlin told the inquiry.
"Their estimation is... if there were to be a removal of the moratorium (on nuclear energy), the soonest that Australia could conceivably be producing nuclear power would be in the late 2030s," she said.
"You're talking about a range between 2035 and 2040 and some of that will depend on the period that you take for community consultation, as well as establishing the regulatory and institutional frameworks that you need to do to implement that policy."
The agency's timeline mirrored experiences in other parts of the world, Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency chief executive Gillian Hirth said.
"If you look at international case studies of recent rollouts of nuclear power programs, the United Arab Emirates, I think they
reached their national position statement in about 2008," she said.
"They switched on their first of four nuclear power plants in 2020 and they switched on the fourth in 2024, so a 15 (to) 16-year time frame."
The UAE's first nuclear power plant was held up by a lack of skilled workers, Dr Hirth said, and Australia could face similar workforce hurdles, particularly because of its nuclear submarine commitments.
"We do have the technical competence... but with the AUKUS program running concurrently, workforce would certainly present some challenges," she said.
Australia would need to make changes to deal with "high-level waste" from nuclear power plants, Australian Radioactive Waste Agency policy general manager Mark Weaver said, because the nation had no facilities able to deal with the material.
An underground facility to handle high-level waste had been established in Finland, Mr Weaver said,
but it had taken 30 years.
"The time frames for developing waste disposal facilities, particularly deep geological facilities, go to the decades," he said.
In the meantime, nuclear waste would likely be stored at the nuclear plants, Mr Weaver said.
But Liberal MP Ted O'Brien argued the nation would need a "permanent
storage solution for military high-level radioactive waste" under its AUKUS plan and Australia already had obligations under international nuclear safety agreements.
Established in October, the inquiry is expected to probe the financial, technical, legal and environmental implications of switching from renewable
Ancient variant clue to Indigenous respiratory illness
for influenza and pneumonia. Photo: Supplied/AAP PHOTOS.
By Keira JENKINS, AAP
ABREAKTHROUGH discovery has revealed an ancient gene variant influencing immune defences among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The ancient variant of the natural killer receptor was identified by researchers from the Peter Doherty Institute, Monash University, Menzies School of Health Research, University of Colorado and Stanford University.
Natural killer cells are a type of white blood cell key in mediating early immune control against a broad range of viruses, Doherty Institute professor Katherine Kedzierska said.
These cells can restrict viruses from replicating in early stages of infection, which means they play an important role in the ability to prevent infection and recover from a virus.
Indigenous people are at higher risk of severe respiratory viral diseases, including influenza and COVID-19, Professor Kedzierska said.
The study provides a new understanding of immune response among
people from across Oceania including Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia.
"Indigenous people globally also have increased influenza, pneumonia hospitalisation rates," Prof Kedzierska told AAP.
"In addition to social and health determinants, the immune cells and especially genetic variations within immune cells may contribute to increased risk of respiratory diseases."
The researchers conducted in-depth genomic and molecular analysis of natural killer cells in Indigenous people, at the Stanford University genomic facility and the Australian Synchrotron.
About 200 'flavours' or types of natural killer cells exist in the body, the institute's Andrew Brooks said.
"What we've identified is a variant that changes the flavour, or the type of response, essentially that the NK (natural killer) cells can make in the Indigenous population," Professor Brooks said.
"It probably enhances the capacity response to some things and it probably detracts capacity response
South Australia and Collie
Western Australia.
to other things."
The natural killer variant identified by the research team appears to be exclusive to the people of Oceania.
Analysis of more than 1300 individuals revealed the frequency of this variant was as high as 28 percent among highland Papuans, and about six percent in Indigenous people from northern Australia, Prof Kedzierska said.
Findings of the study could inform the design of new vaccines and immunotherapies.
"Understanding of immune responses in First Nations people globally is really important because immunological genetic studies do not often involve First Nations people and other minority populations," she said.
"Our study really reveals the importance of working with First Nations people to understand immune responses and how we can protect everyone from severe infectious diseases, including respiratory viral infections."
The research has been published in the journal Cell.
q Katherine Kedzierska said Indigenous people have higher hospital rates
to nuclear energy.
Labor MP and chair Dan Repacholi said the inquiry would hold public hearings in the seven regional towns near proposed nuclear sites: Mount Piper and Liddell in NSW, Loy Yang in Victoria, Tarong and Callide in Queensland, Port Augusta in
in
The coalition proposes building nuclear plants on the sites of existing and retired coal stations. Photo: James Ross/AAP PHOTOS.
Teachers seal three-year pay and conditions deal
By Neve BRISSENDEN, AAP
TEACHERS in Australia's largest school system have agreed to a three-year pay deal that includes better working conditions, ending the prospect of a damaging industrial dispute with the NSW government.
The NSW Teachers Federation signed the wage deal, which includes a minimum pay increase of three percent for the next three years, on Monday after months of negotiations.
Schools started late as tens of thousands of teachers engaged in the stop-work meeting to vote on the agreement.
Union president Henry Rajendra said the deal was integral to addressing teacher
workforce shortages across the state.
"The working conditions of our profession were very, very difficult," he told reporters.
"What we have now are wonderful opportunities where the employer, finally, after so many years, is offering the profession a genuine sense of respect."
The deal includes flexible working arrangements, three extra pupil-free days at the start of term and a $1000 cost-of-living payment if inflation rises to above 4.5 percent for the state's 95,000 public school teachers.
"Noting the gendered nature of the teaching profession, where 80 percent of the workforce are women, we've got significant improvements in
terms of leave and working conditions," Mr Rajendra said.
Flexible working arrangements might mean two teachers could split a fulltime job in order to fill critical gaps in the workforce.
Schools were also left to fend for themselves for professional development opportunities under the previous government, the union said, but will now be given the tools and time to grow teaching careers.
The multi-year deal follows a major one-off pay increase for teachers that was agreed in September 2023.
It made many the nation's best-paid for their cohort and included a 12 percent boost in starting salaries to $85,000 a year.
Education Minister Prue Car said vacancies in
public schools had fallen significantly since the initial deal was struck, while the government was also trying to improve working conditions
to retain existing staff.
"The things we've been able to collaborate on, we're seeing results on," she said.
Salaries for teachers at the
Minister briefed on bushfire prep
MINISTER for Agriculture
and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty has met with Forestry Corporation fire specialists to discuss bushfire preparations on the Mid North Coast.
Minister Moriarty attended Forestry Corporation’s Wauchope depot to speak with fire crews, who are geared up and prepared for the NSW bushfire season.
Forestry Corporation is one of the state’s four fire authorities, alongside the NSW Rural Fire Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, and National Parks and Wildlife.
The organisation oversees land management, bushfire preparation and response across more than two-million hectares of state forests, and has more than 500 trained firefighters rostered on to respond to state forest fires
across NSW.
In 2023/24 Forestry Corporation firefighters and fire managers were engaged in a total of 184 fires.
Outside of the bushfire season, Forestry Corporation conducts forest hazard reduction burns, and cultural burns with local Aboriginal communities.
Forestry Corporation also sends its expert fire specialists abroad in the
winter months to assist international firefighting agencies in the Northern hemisphere.
“The NSW Forestry Corporation has managed fire in state forests for more than 100 years,” Minister Moriarty said.
“Forestry Corporation’s trained firefighters work in State forests every day of the year, protecting lives, the environment,
Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills
By Marion Rae RAE, AAP
REPEALING nuclear
bans and drafting new environmental, safety and technical guidelines are expected to blow the opposition's nuclear timeline.
Australian Energy Regulator chair Clare Savage confirmed to a federal inquiry last Wednesday that Australia would be "looking at eight to 10 years for the regulatory framework itself", not including the time it takes to build the first plant.
Mrs Savage also warned the Senate committee that energy consumers face the risk of more price rises because of the electricity system's exposure to volatile commodity markets and increasingly unreliable coal generators.
She said there had been more outages at coal-fired power stations in the past three months than in any other three-month period since October 2021.
Forward prices remained "stubbornly high" with coal plant owners less willing to commit to supply and others unwilling to take on the risk, she said, which flows through to the prices paid by homes and businesses.
Mrs Savage urged consumers to go to the official Energy Made Easy website to get a better deal, with the latest data showing a rise in the residential electricity customers using hardship programs.
Nationals senator Matt Canavan said it was a "huge gap and scandal" that the Australian Energy Market Operator could not model whether power prices would be lower in five years time as renewable energy takes over.
Giving evidence to the Senate inquiry into energy planning and regulation, AEMO chief executive Daniel Westerman said he "can't guarantee" power bills will fall.
The latest system plan sets out the new
generation, energy storage and transmission needed to achieve net zero by 2050, at a cost of $122 billion, not including the costs of building new poles and wires.
"We work to the national electricity objectives designed to promote the efficient investment and operation of energy services in the long-term interests of consumers," Mr Westerman said.
The plan for the development of the power system is required to deliver reliability and security and reflects government policy settings, including emissions reduction targets.
AEMO's executive general manage for system design Merryn York said they follow a "least-cost" pathway under the market-based system, which "should deliver the lowest price".
In April, the nation's energy ministers agreed to expand the approach to include demand forecasting
forestry resources and local communities.
“They have decades of experience in managing forest fires, working with the RFS, managing heavy equipment across major firegrounds and maintaining thousands of kilometres of fire trails.”
Forestry Corporation Fire and Operations Team Leader, Wauchope, Matt Model said, “In managing more than 200,000 hectares of state
forests here on the Mid North Coast, we keep the Mid Coast Bush Fire Management Committee briefed on fuel loads and fire conditions in state forests.
“Since the Black Summer Bushfires here on the Mid North Coast firefighting technology has been rapidly expanded across NSW to include drones and satellite technology, which this summer will help our crews with early detection, mapping, response and containment of forest fires.”
q An inquiry is probing the cost of the nation's investment in the transition to net
for consumer energy resources such as rooftop solar and electric vehicles, as well as the interactions between electricity and gas.
"The pathway that Australia is on is a very common one," Mr Westerman said.
More recently, governments have requested AEMO take on new functions to further support the energy
transition, he said, including the capacity investment scheme designed to boost renewable sources by 2030.
But energy giants have called for reforms to how the national electricity market operates beyond 2030, by which time it should be operating with 82 percent renewables under existing targets.
Leading in opinion polls
ahead of the 2025 federal election, the opposition plans to roll out seven nuclear reactors to replace ageing coal-fired power plants.
Coalition leader Peter Dutton says the first nuclear plants could be operational by 2035 to 2037, with coalfired power kept running for longer to plug the generation gap.
top of the pay scale went from $113,042 a year to $122,100 under the previously agreed increase.
q After long negotiations, NSW teachers have won a three-year pay and conditions deal. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
zero. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP.
Travel options galore
FAMILY OWNED and operated since 2000, Travelwise provides allinclusive, fully guided tours for the active and not-soactive traveller.
“We provide amazing experiences to locations you may not otherwise be able to travel to,” said Travelwise’s Steve Gatland.
Travelwise organises everything from coach transport, flights, accommodation, meals, activities, entries and tours to ensure a “seamless travel experience”.
Mr Gatland was inspired to enter the industry after seeing a gap in the local tourism market.
“I saw there was a lack of travel options that would depart from our local residential areas, especially for our retired people,” he said.
“I am very aware members of our community don’t want to travel to Newcastle or Sydney to join a tour.
“I believe when people move to these beautiful coastal areas, they still might like to enjoy performances
and events in Sydney or join one of our tours to amazing locations such as Tasmania or Kangaroo Island via the Great Ocean Road.”
Travelwise’s coaches offer two entry doors (less queueing when boarding and departing), clean bathrooms, double filtered water stations, WIFI internet, DVD entertainment, and large reclining seats.
Comfort and convenience are top priorities.
“We average 30 passengers on a 51 passenger coach for extended tours, offering plenty of room to spread out when on tour,” Mr Gatland said.
“We collect passengers from their home towns along the way.
“We offer door to door pick-up and dropoff for those living in Port Stephens.”
Customers can expect a safe, reliable first class service with a personalised experience.
“Guests booking onboard may have a special
dietary requirement or may have ability concerns which we can cater for,” Mr Gatland said.
“We have options for the active and not-so-active travellers.
“For example, some guests may choose to do the scenic helicopter flight option on Cradle Mountain
the
“We aim to provide for all abilities.”
Travelwise offer a diverse range of experiences, both in NSW and further afield.
“We offer overnight trips to see performances
and events in Sydney such as Vivid, performances at Capitol and Lyric Theatres, opera at Sydney Opera House/Sydney Harbour and more.
“We offer short and extended tours to local and interstate locations.”
Featured trips include Kangaroo Island via the
the Hunter Valley wine country, and a comprehensive tour of Tasmania with King Island as an option.
Great Ocean Road, a Blue Mountains Tour including the newly refurbished Zig Zag Railway, the Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular including a tour of
q Travelwise is operated by Steve Gatland.
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By Manny WOOD
What is Voluntary Assisted Dying?
SAMANTHA has terminal cancer.
She consults her solicitor regarding her rights under the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Act, which commenced late last year.
Samantha is advised that the legislated process can allow her to be given medication to bring about her death at a time of her choice.
Approval is required from the NSW Voluntary Assisted Dying Board and to be assessed, all eligibility criteria must be met.
The person must be an adult who meets residency requirements in NSW and they must have a medical condition that is “advanced and progressive”.
The condition must, on the balance of probabilities, cause death within six months (or 12 months in the case of a neurodegenerative disease) and cause the person to be suffering in a way “they consider intolerable”.
A condition may be considered intolerable, if it is causing physical or non-physical suffering and it is a “subjective” assessment determined by the applicant.
A person is not eligible for assessment just because they have a disability, dementia or a mental health impairment.
The person must possess “decisionmaking capacity” and must make the “enduring” decision voluntarily.
In NSW, a request for VAD must be made on three separate occasions including a written declaration.
VAD is not available to a person who has lost capacity and it cannot be validly requested in an advance health care directive nor by an enduring guardian.
A person seeking access to VAD must be informed about all palliative care and treatment options available to them, and the likely outcomes of their care and treatment.
Eligibility is assessed by two independent medical practitioners.
If Samantha was eligible and wished to proceed with VAD, she would need to then apply to the Voluntary Assisted Dying Board.
The Board has five members, consisting of barristers and doctors.
In the first three months of operation in NSW, 517 patients made “first requests”, 373 were assessed as “eligible”, 246 “substance authorisations” were approved and there were 131 voluntary assisted dying deaths.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@ tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
FILMMAKER Robert Zemeckis has been responsible for a number of cultural touchstones in his long career (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Cast Away) and it looks as though he’s attempting another with Here
Reuniting his most iconic screen couple in Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, Zemeckis is offering up a blockbuster release with an experimental sensibility.
The concept of this film is the chronicling of a single place in the world – from the first stirrings of life millions of years ago through to the American family that ultimately builds a home and houses several generations.
An adaptation of a 2014 comic strip by Richard McGuire, this is the kind of story playing straight for the heart, following the ebb and flow of close relationships over the course of time.
Ozploitation is alive and well with the release of Rippy to cinemas.
The debut feature for writer/director Ryan Coonan – based on a prior short film of his – is a horror film set in an outback town beset by the savage attacks of … a zombie Kangaroo.
Instead of playing as an over-thetop horror-comedy, the cast and crew are determined to play the whole thing straight down the line, aiming for the style and tone of “Jaws” or, perhaps more accurately, Ozploitation classics such as “Razorback”.
The result might be a curio for fans of the genre, but the lack of any real sense of fun means this is not likely to stand the test of time.
Aiming to bring the laughs this week is Saturday Night, a pseudo-biographical account of the hours leading up to the first ever broadcast of Saturday Night Live in 1975.
Your interest in this film is really going to come down to your interest in the long standing, iconic US sketch comedy show.
That first show faced a number of challenges before going live, and the film takes great delight in recreating, and greatly embellishing, those tensions.
In the end, however, it expects the audience to have a significant level of familiarity with the show and its legacy, which
can leave some of the moments of both drama and levity a bit flat.
It also loses a few points in my book for making fun of my childhood hero, Jim Henson.
A promising entry in Aussie “prestige horror” is The Moogai, from First Nations filmmaker Jon Bell.
A “horror as metaphor” tale about an indigenous mother who begins to fear that an evil spirit may be threatening her newborn, the feature debut is adapted from Bell’s own short film.
Strong performances from the Australian cast combine with satisfyingly creepy imagery to make this film a worthwhile watch .
Another stylish-but-shallow action film hits the screens with Weekend in Taipei
A French/Taiwanese co-production that derives most of its appeal from the frenetic sequences shot in an exotic locale, the film follows DEA Agent John Lawlor (Luke Evans) as he pursues an international drug cartel and reunites with driver and former lover Joey (Gwei Lun-mei).
There exists a fascinating cottageindustry churning out fairly generic action films – they are competently shot and usually feature one or two recognisable faces.
Interest in these films usually varies based on whether you want to see the same film with a new face, or check out the next identical instalment featuring Liam Neeson.
Finally, for those interested in a genuine foreign film this week, There’s Still Tomorrow comes to Australian screens.
A period film set in post-WWII Italy, the story follows a woman struggling to support her family amidst the poverty of that era, the political turmoil of the time and an abusive husband.
When Delia (Paolla Cortellesi) realises that her daughter Marcella is set to repeat her own cycle of submission to abuse and control, she chooses to ensure the opportunities for a better future.
There’s a lot going on in this film, including charting the shift in culture brought by political reform as well as the changing role of women in Italian society.
As a story of confronting and changing the story of abuse however, this is a memorable and ultimately uplifting film.
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Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
Do you have a pressing problem, annoying anxiety or community conundrum? Jasminda Featherlight, our resident roving Agony Aunt, is here to help. Jasminda will be responding to questions from readers. SEND your concerns to Jasminda care of media@newsofthearea.com.au and include your name and suburb.
DEAR Jasminda,
My personal trainer took some 'before' photos of me at the start of a 12-week gym program.
I look much fitter, feel better, and now fit into clothes I haven't worn for years.
The problem is, I was recently flicking through the trainer's Instagram account and came across my before and after photos.
I was horrified!
I don't want everyone seeing me in my gym gear looking hideous.
I can understand why it is good for her business, but it's not good for me. Help!
Rowena L,
Dear Rowena,
OH HELL. I've seen a lot of this before and after stuff lately.
There are before and after bathroom makeovers, before and after haircuts and colours, and before and after first-dayof-school photos, where the kids look like they've done a Mud, Sweat and Tears challenge when really they've just been colouring in and eating five varieties of processed foods. There are before and after house renovations, and before and after visits to the dog groomer, and before and after divorce photos, with women throwing their wedding dresses into a fire pit, singing Pink's 'So What', and getting sloshed.
I get it from your trainer's perspective, Rowena.
She's been working hard, encouraging you to do 20 more goblet squats when you can hardly breathe, and 50 lunges when your muscles are so fatigued that you can't even bend down to tie your shoe laces, and now it's time for payback.
You look great and your progress will encourage others, but yes, before photos are never flattering. That's the whole point of them.
They always seem to be taken in surgical-strength lighting where every imperfection is exaggerated. No one smiles in a before photo either.
They are probably feeling miserable because they've just forked out a small fortune to be tortured and they are 'hangry' because they started the day with an apple instead of a croissant and a cappuccino.
Did you sign anything to say that your photos could be used for promotional purposes?
If not, I think you are well within your rights to ask for the photos to be taken down, or at least modified with your face pixelated or replaced with an emoji, so you aren't recognisable.
Wonderful news about your progress though. Well done.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
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LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Warren BATES
LUSC Thursday mixed bowlers enjoyed another wonderful morning of bowls at the bucolic Kew Country Club. The competition was strong as usual with a lot of great bowls played but the
outstanding performance on the day was that of Bindi Notara who had an absolute blinder with his one glass eye.
Our committee may, in the future, consider awarding a prize for the player of the day which
will be yet another prize to be added to our already huge Thursday prize list. Bowlers this week shared the regular rink winners and runners up vouchers and two bowlers had a cash nomination sheet prize, two more bowlers won $25 each
in the raffle and, of course, we had more prizes from our generous sponsors –Taste Bakehouse and Flipz n Chipz. For a change, this week’s raffle prizes will be 8 boxes of deliciously fattening Rocky Road Chocolates.
It was great to have so many lady bowlers turn up to play last Thursday. Our club is a modern day, twenty-first century thinking club which has long ago discarded gender segregation in our wonderful sport of lawn bowls. The mix of bowlers is a very welcome alternative to the ego driven men only
clubs that still exist within less enlightened club environments.
Next week is free sausage sizzle day so try to put your name down early on the nomination sheet at LUSC foyer bowls corner. This week we’ll have extra buns and sausages to be sure no one misses out on their classic banger roll.
Little athletes take to the track
By Kim AMBROSE
ATHLETES took their marks on Laurieton Oval for the first session of the Camden Haven Little Athletics season on Wednesday, 23 October.
A total of 83 young athletes from ages five to 17 will participate in eight age groups.
Club nights are held each Wednesday, with the season spanning from October through to March.
Athletes rotate through various running, jumping and throwing stations, with disciplines tailored to suit the age, ability and developmental stage of the participants.
Camden Haven Little Athletics spokesperson Lorna Morson said the benefits of the program were numerous.
She described Little Athletics as a safe and family-friendly environment where children can hone their athletic abilities while growing socially.
“Little Athletics offers a variety of activities that support children to explore their strengths, set personal bests and instil a sense of achievement,” said Lorna.
“Club level activities are run solely by parent volunteers and it requires a whole lot of parent-power to make the magic happen for our kids.
“We have a great committee with many generous helpers who willingly give their time and
effort, but we would love to know if there are any other local coaches in the community who would like to get involved.”
Casey and Dylan Luke have been actively involved with Little Athletics for the last nine years.
It was the variety of activities that initially attracted Casey and her family, with each of the Luke children finding their own niche in hurdles, shot put and discus.
However, the ethos of continuous improvement and shared responsibility has secured their ongoing involvement.
“Little As is the only sport where family participation is not only encouraged but essential to run a successful
club,” said Casey. “I have previously been a committee member and club secretary, but my focus this year will be the zone carnival.”
The HART Sport Zone Little Athletics Championships will be held at Stuarts Point from November 30 to December 1.
Clubs from Forster to Stuarts Point will take part.
Off the track, the Bonny Hills Rural Fire Service has organised a barefoot bowls fundraiser on 2 November at Club North Haven in support of the Cooper family.
Funds raised will be donated towards the ongoing medical costs of Steve Cooper, the president of Camden Haven Little Athletics.
q Matilda G from the U11s in flight.
q Liham from the U14s in the shot put ring.
q Ruby from the U11s in focus.
q Matilda F from the U11s heading down to the pit.
q Ruby from the U15s in the shot put ring.
Accolades for league legends
By Kim AMBROSE
SEASON 2024 was a remarkable one for rugby league in Camden Haven, with a significant number of players and officials recognised for their talents and contributions to the sport.
History was made by the Laurieton Stingrays women at the Mid North Coast Women’s Rugby League Presentation Night, as seven players received honours.
The Stingrays, who clinched both the minor premiership and grand final in the Women’s Tackle competition, cleaned up at the awards ceremony too.
Erin Gunton was named as the equal Runner-up Player of the Year, Rhiannon Moran was Top Point Scorer, and Jessica Palmer was honoured as Rookie of the Year.
The Team of the Year also featured six Stingray playersNakita Binge, Jessica Palmer, Emily Wright, Jamie Averillo,
Ebony Milgate and Erin Gunton.
An ever-humble Jessica Palmer expressed her surprise at winning the Rookie of the Year award, acknowledging the talent of her teammates and competitors.
“I didn’t actually think the award would go to me,” Jessica told NOTA.
“There are so many talented girls who played really well throughout the year and I didn't expect to be recognised.”
At the Group 3 Senior Rugby League Award Night, the exceptional talent of Tayte Gibson from the Lake CathieBonny Hills Raiders was also recognised.
Tayte's stellar performances throughout the season led him to be named the Under 18s Player Of The Year, reflecting his outstanding contribution to the Raiders' success in their debut season in the Group 3 competition.
“I was totally shocked when my name was called out for the Under 18s Player of the Year,” said Tayte.
“I knew I had to attend the ceremony but I had been told that it was for a club award, so when I heard my name it was a surprise.
“I’m stoked to have been recognised.”
At the Group 3 Junior Rugby League (JRL) Pride Awards, passionate Camden Haven Eagles president Jarryd "Kiwi" Gaskin was named the 2024 Club Volunteer of the Year.
Speaking to NOTA after receiving his award, Jarryd emphasised his vision of uniting the community for the betterment of junior rugby league.
He expressed his gratitude at being recognised with the honour, noting key support from Candice Branch, Ulise Fahina, Mel Neave and his partner, Racheal Hogan.
Jarryd has shown a consistent commitment
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
27th OCTOBER, 2024
The Semi Finals of the Major Singles saw two great games, with Rocky Davis winning against Brad Conway 25-8, while Barrie Isaac won against Viv Gunter 25-16. This sets up a great contest, with Rocky Davis playing Barrie Isaac in the Final next Sunday 3rd November commencing at 9am.
In Wednesday Social Bowls, the weather was kind and we had a full field of eager bowlers. Phil Owen, Keith Collins and Trevor Boyle took out first prize, while the runners up were John Smith, Darren Darcy and Ian Hodgkinson. Voucher winners were Bruce Gornall, Darren Darcy, Peter Griffith and Viv
In the Saturday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Barrie Isaac, Reggie Robb and Cliff Kerr, with 2 wins and 16 ends. Runners Up were Keith Collins, Ian Orr and Viv Gunter, while Ray Allan, Steve McGregor and Adrian Hilton claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Steve McGregor, Adrian Hilton, Roger Hall and John Smith.
On Wednesday, Barrie Isaac called for a Special General Meeting to discuss the Amalgamation of Kew Mens Bowling Club with Kew Ladies Bowling Club. A vote will be called to determine if this amalgamation should be considered. All members of Kew Mens Bowling Club are encouraged to attend.
to involving families and creating a welcoming environment for all.
“I would love to see the
whole community involved with the club,” said Jarryd.
“We want families to come down to get involved
and have fun, because at the end of the day it is all about our kids and community.”
will be played
John Hilton was recently taken by air ambulance to Prince of Wales Hospital to get an urgent pace maker fitted. He also needed some work on his shoulder after a fall. John is now back home and keeping Adrian in check.
I am sad to advise that Ian McLaren has passed away. Ian was the 2008 Major Singles Champion, 2008 Club Pairs Champion, 2005 Club Triple Champion and also won the Minor Pairs in 2003-2004. He was a talented and respected member of the club, and will be sadly missed. His contributions and the memories he created will be cherished by all who knew him. Our condolences go out to his family and friends at this difficult time.
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Kew Country Club Week Of Golf
By Laurie HAMILTON
NEARLY 180 people from all along the East Coast of Australia converged on Laurieton for the annual Kew Country Club Week of Golf last week.
There were three days of competition on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday run by the Kew Country Club and the Veteran Golfers. Wednesday was a lay day for those competing and Friday was a social game of ambrose.
The course was in immaculate condition thanks to the weeks of hard work by the Kew Maintenance team, and it was the first time in three years that there were no rain impacts.
It has been said many times that Kew holds the biggest and best Week of Golf on the Veterans Calendar and whilst there were many highlights over the three days of competition, and some really great personal rounds, the social aspect
was probably the biggest memory the participants will take home with them. Winners are grinners and a special mention must go to the following major
Gunter.
q Jarryd "Kiwi" Gaskin has been named the Group 3 Junior Rugby League 2024 Club Volunteer of the Year.
q Tayte Gibson was named the Under 18s Player of the Year.
q Jessica Palmer was named Rookie of the Year.
Kew Country Club Men’s Veterans Golf
By Laurie HAMILTON
RESULTS 28/10/2024 Single Stableford
Sponsored by M & H
Mechanical
73 Starters
A Grade winner – Geoff McMurray 37 Pts.
2nd – Rick Graham 36 Pts.
3rd –Paul Munroe 35 Pts.
B Grade winner- Larry Southall 39 Pts.
2nd – Craig Lobegeier 38 Pts.
3rd – Bill Styles 37 Pts. C/B.
C Grade winner – Charlie Hartshorne 38 Pts.
2nd – Phil McCarthy 36 Pts.
3rd – Don Steigrad 35 Pts.
D Grade winner– Ron Rolfe 39 Pts. C/B.
2nd – Jim Finch 39 Pts.
3rd – Budgie Parrott 38 Pts. C/B.
Ball Winners
Bob Myers, Rob Craig 37,
Wednesday.
By Danny LLOYD
WITH the NSWVGA in town for the Veteran’s Week of Golf, KCC Men’s competition, (sponsored by Camden Haven Tyre & Brake) was moved to
Best scores in a field of 44 were Tim Sherwin (41) from Gary King on countback.
Saturday’s Stableford, sponsored by Madden Plumbing, was dominated by Stefan Everingham with 43 points.
Along with the A grade
Ted Fargas 37, Trevor Lewis, Dave Raeburn 37 & Jim Cunnington 36.
.NEAREST THE PIN
9th Hole A Grade Mark Foss, B Grade Graeme Kightley, C Grade No One
10th Hole
A Grade Peter Hammer, B Grade Bob Myers C Grade Col Voss.
12th Hole A Grade Gary King, B Grade Lou Forster, C Grade Ted Fargas
Kew Ladies Bowlers
By Velvanie HARTAS
WELL another couple of weeks gone by since my last report.
On Tuesday 8th October
We had our First game of the Four's Championship Bowls.
RESULTS WERE
Joan Turnbull ,Jean Donald, Sue Hardwick
Jenny Willard defeated
Trudi Douglas, Betty Andrews, Vel Hartas.and Lorraine Clarke.
Then on Tuesday 15th October there were no bowls due to bad weather.
Then on Tuesday 22nd October we had a beautiful day with our 2nd game of the Fours Championships being played on the synthetic green with Leonie Murphy,Kim
Thompson, Dee Squire's, Karen Rogan. Defeated Doreen Bar, Ruth Sinclair, Gail Merryweather, Carol Cheers. It was a very close game and enjoyable to watch.
Well done to all players.
We had Two Social games played on the grass which was also enjoyed by the players.
The Singles game start on the 5th November so get your names in for that.Sheet on Notice Board.
Friendly Friday is still going well so come along and have some fun.
LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Carolynne ROSE
THIS week the Kew Country Club held the 2024 Week of Golf, conducted by the Kew Country Club Men Veterans Golf Club.
This event ran for four days with a rest day on Wednesday.
170 Golfers from near and far played, the weather was great, and the course
looked splendid. On the Wednesday the KCC Ladies played a Stableford game.
Grade A winners were Sue Warner with 43 points, and 2nd Lee Von Holdt with 40 points. Brade B winners
Annette Mitchell 38 c/b, 2nd Carmal Krogh 38. Place Getters Di Bell with 39, Jenny Bevan 38 c/b, Karen Rumble 36 c/b, Karyn
Stefan took maximum points in the Kew Corner Store Cup as phase II of the playoffs draws to a close.
B grade went to Brad Allman with 42 and C Bevan Hudson 39 from Stewart Hardy on countback.
Jake Westerhuis took out the 9th hole Garel’s Golf NTP voucher ($93).
By Warren BATES
LUSC THURSDAY mixed bowlers enjoyed another wonderful morning of bowls at the bucolic Kew Country Club. The competition was strong as usual with a lot of great bowls played but the outstanding performance on the day was that of Bindi Notara who had an absolute blinder with his one glass eye.
Buckley 36 cc/b, Pauline Hurst 36, and Susan English 35.
Lee Von Holdt had a Birdie on 18th Hole.
Nearest to Pin were K Buckley, J Stapleton, and C Krogh.
The 9 Hole Stableford competition was won by Sharon Meixner with 17 points, 2nd Irene Williams 15 points, 3rd Lis Innes 12 points. NTP on 10 was Irene Williams.
Saturday, 26 October,
Lake Cathie Bowling
By The DODGER
ONE green out but still two of the best greens in the area to play on.
Tuesday, 22nd October, Ladies Club Triples Championship –Lynne Lawson, Veronica Stewart & Jenny Roberts/ Skip def. Chris Baldwin, Sue Chisholme & Nola Scott/Skip.
Kay Jobson, Chris Knox & Jan Opitz/Skip def. Fiona Brassey, Helene White/Sub & Margret Avery/ Skip.
Anne Wilson, Di Fischer & Yvonne Howard/Skip def. Jean West, Vera Hamiltion & Lynne Watson/ Skip.
Lucky Rinks –Rink 11 - Susan Malzard, June Wilson &
Our committee may, in the future, consider awarding a prize for the player of the day which will be yet another prize
was Ladies Saturday Stableford. Overall, Winners were 1. Patsy Choo 39 points, 2. Michelle Dawson 38, 3. Susan Frost 36, 4. Jean Ramsy 32 c/b, Natalie Espinosa 32, and 6. Elizabeth Lloyd-James 30 c/b.
Natalie Espinosa and Cindy Waldock got a Birdie.
Club
Sonny Willis – winners Rink 4 - Fiona Brassey, Helene White & Margaret Avery – runners-up.
Wednesday, 23rd October, Open Gender Pairs
–Kay Flint & Ron Bol def. Rob Penrose & Paul Goodacre.
Thursday, 24th
October, Men’s Club Triples Championship, Qtr. Final –
G. Beves, I. Model & G. Knox/Skip def. R. Penrose, P. Goodacre & R. Bol/Skip
G. Heath, D. Richards & S. Martin/Skip def. K. Woods, R. Downes & D. Hamilton/ Skip
P. Williams, G. Burton & M. Stuart/Skip def. M. Ryan, P. McNamara & P. Innes/ Skip
Social Triples –
Rink 9 - Bob Thorpe,
66th Riverview Carnival
By Elaine PENDER
CLUB North Haven has held their 66th Riverview Carnival.
Over the eight days of the Carnival, Club North Haven hosted 1672 games from 450 bowlers.
It was an amazing week
and thanks to Andy Lloyd for being carnival organiser and all his helpers too.
Dates for next year are 11 October to 18 October.
Finals of the Single Gender Men's and Ladies Senior Regional Triples were played at Kempsey Bowling Club.
North Haven Men, David Smart, Richard Trowe and Graham Conan were the winners.
They will now compete in the State Finals.
In the Ladies Senior Triples North Haven Ladies Gwen Saunders, Raylene Austin and Sandra Gill were Runners Up Congratulations to these North Haven Bowlers and well done to all.
to be added to our already huge Thursday prize list.
Bowlers this week shared the regular rink winners and runners up vouchers and two bowlers had a cash nomination sheet prize, two more bowlers won $25 each in the raffle and, of course, we had more prizes from our generous sponsors –Taste Bakehouse and Flipz n Chipz. For a change, this week’s raffle prizes will be 8 boxes of deliciously fattening Rocky Road Chocolates.
It was great to have so many lady bowlers turn
Nearest to Pin 12 Julie Howard.
LUSC Ladies Social Golf
The lady social golfers could not use the course on Tuesday as usual. 20
Ladies chose to have a social luncheon at the Kendall United Services Club.
Our fundraiser for cancer will carry over until
Dave Warwick & Greg Dring.
Rink 3 - Gary Beves, Ingo Model & Gary Knox.
Friday, 25th October, Scroungers & Skins Fun Day (one not to miss) –Lynne Watson – winner , Jean West – runner-up.
Saturday, 26th October, Men’s Club Triples Championship, Qtr. Finals –B. Davies, J. Downey & P. Barry/Skip def. B. Myer, S. Philp & B. Olausen/Skip Morning, Ladies Social –
Rink 3 - Fiona Brassey,
up to play last Thursday. Our club is a modern day, twenty-first century thinking club which has long ago discarded gender segregation in our wonderful sport of lawn bowls. The mix of bowlers is a very welcome alternative to the ego driven men only clubs that still exist within less enlightened club environments. Next week is free sausage sizzle day so try to put your name down early on the nomination sheet at LUSC foyer bowls corner. This week we’ll have extra buns and sausages to be sure no one misses out on their classic banger roll.
we are back at the KCC next week.
CARDIES. 8 cardies played at the LUSC where Iris Aldridge Scooped the pool as overall winner, this lady could not put a foot wrong with winning hands from beginning of play to the end. Many thanks to Irene Mason for this information.
Glenys Webster & Teresa Wise – winners
Rink 2 - Sonny Willis & Jan Opitz – runners-up. Afternoon, Men’s Pairs –Rink 1 - Gary Burton & Mick Stuart
Rink 13G. Mackay & Jock McDonald.
NOTE: Don’t forget to tick your names off for Open Gender Pennants if available.
See you on the greens, The Dodger.
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Touch footy kicks off
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 32
until the culmination of the season at the end of February.
At the heart of the Association are its volunteers, in particular Rebecca “Bec” Faddy.
Bec's journey with touch football began in Camden Haven at age 13, when she joined her first team.
By the age of 16, Bec had earned a spot in the Under 20s team, representing Camden Haven in the NSW Senior State Cup competition.
"I just loved playing touch, and it became my sport," said Bec.
Despite temporary relocation, Bec's connection to the game remained strong.
Upon returning to the area, Bec's brother Kaine Faddy had stepped into
the position of club president at the Camden Haven Touch Association.
During this time, Bec supported Kaine in numerous roles to help run both junior and senior competitions.
She became a coach, administrator, referee, and eventually club president, all while balancing a professional career in the education sector.
Bec notes the importance of teamwork in helping the Association thrive, acknowledging the collective effort of both volunteers and players.
"When you love something, you're more than happy to dedicate your time to it and ensure it succeeds,” said Bec.
“I am very lucky to have an amazing committee and helpers and I couldn't run Camden Haven Touch without them.
“We have a great community playing touch at
Camden Haven and I love providing them with a base to play touch, have fun and make great memories.” Committee member
Tanino “T” Sorbello, a dedicated player for almost two decades, highlighted the social aspect of the competition.
“Touch is a great game,” said T.
“It’s fast and keeps you fit and is always fun.
“Camden Haven Touch is a very social competition, everyone gets on really well and I love being part of it.”
q Laci Garvey incorporates her netball skills on the touch field.
q Zac Houston sizes up the opposition with referee Bec Faddy looking on.
q Tom Rodgers uses his best dance moves to avoid the opposition.
q Tanino Sorbello shows the young players how it’s done.
q The smiling Scarlett Simmons looks to offload.
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5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PG)
8.30 Castle Secrets. (Mav)
9.25 Kennedy. (Premiere)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 The Lesson. (Premiere, Mal)
12.20 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. (Malsv, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (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 talks to Stephanie Alexander.
8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Big Dig. (PG) Part 2 of 4.
9.30 The Disappearance Of Grace Millane. (Mas, R) The story of the 2018 murder of British backpacker Grace Millane and how her killer was caught.
11.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R)
1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. (PGa, R)
8.40 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists attack world leaders in London. Gerard Butler.
10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGls)
11.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.30 Pointless. (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 Drive TV. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s
6.00
SATURDAY, November 2
6.00 Australian Story: The Big Lap – Fiona MacDonald. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Beechworth, Victoria. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look
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9.50 Plum. (Mal, R) Plum’s ex-wife Renee tries to help him.
10.45 Countdown To War. (R) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG)
8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R)
9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG, R)
10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals)
11.05 Paris Paris. (PGas, R)
12.05 Hope. (Mv, R)
2.10 Significant Other. (Mal, R)
3.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team meets the Giants of Mandurah. 7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996, Mv, R) The US president and his motley group of allies battle to save Earth from an armada of attacking aliens. Will Smith, Bill Pullman. 10.25 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000, Mlv, R) A helicopter pilot goes on the run. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport.
12.55 Taken. (Mav, R) Bryan Mills fights for his life.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: No Time To Die. (2021, Malv) Bond tries to rescue a kidnapped scientist. Daniel Craig, Rami Malek.
10.45 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015, MA15+alv, R) Owen Wilson.
12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
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. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.
7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) A business owner with an unexciting product has the Sharks in a frenzy when she reveals sales numbers. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) A man is struck in the groin by a javelin. 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
Morning Programs. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. Noon Escape To The Country.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Five
Flights Up. Continued. (2014, PG) 6.20 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 8.25 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 10.00 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 12.35pm Anonymous. (2011, M) 3.00 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 4.50 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 6.35 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 8.30 End Of Watch. (2012, MA15+) 10.30 Body Double. (1984, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, November 3
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Fisk. (PG)
8.30 Plum. (Ml) Plum takes his family to Melbourne.
9.25 I Was Actually There: Nicky Winmar’s Stand Against Racism. (Ml, R)
9.55 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
10.55 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R)
11.55 Fires. (Final, Mal, R)
12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 4.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 TBA. 6.05 Interstellar Ella.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason.
9.20 Caral: Sacred City In The Andes. (PGa)
10.20 Wuthering Harlots: Pride And Prostitution. (MA15+as, R)
11.15 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (PG, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. (Return) 10.30 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs. 8.40 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 10.20 India Sweets And Spices. (2021, M) 12.15pm Last Film Show. (2021, M, Gujarati) 2.20 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 4.25 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 6.35 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 8.30 Hope Springs. (2012, M) 10.25 A Matter Of Trust. (2022, MA15+, Danish) 12.30am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
8.00 Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story. (Madl, R) The story of Michael Gudinski.
10.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Night Of Terror –The Bega Schoolgirls. (MA15+alv, R)
11.50 Autopsy USA. (Mad)
12.50 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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10.15 Trump: A Second Chance? (PGlv) 11.15 The First 48: Brothers Down. (Mav) 12.05 SA Variety Bash. (PG) 1.00 Helloworld. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Destination WA.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look
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1.05 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 3.35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (MA15+aw, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Morning
Programs. 6.45 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 8.40 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 10.30 Three Perfect Daughters. (2020, M, Italian) 12.20pm A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021, M, French) 1.55 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 3.50 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 5.40 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 8.30 The Fox. (2022, MA15+, German) 10.45 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, November 5
Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) 10.45 News.
11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (Final, R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Cancer: A Story Of Hope. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 News Breakfast: USA Votes.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.
8.30 The Zelensky Story.
9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv)
12.50 Don’t Leave Me. (Malv, R)
2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.55 China Bitesize. (PGaw, 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 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition returns to Brisbane. 9.10 Twisted Twins? Part 1 of 2. Explores the stories of identical twins involved in criminal cases of murder or missing persons. 10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) An armoured truck heist ends in bloodshed. 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals)
Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli.
Home Shopping.
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News.
Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
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6am All Quiet On The Western Front. Continued. (1979, PG) 7.50 Goddess. (2013, PG) 9.45 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 11.25 Hope Springs. (2012, M) 1.20pm Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 2.55 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 4.50 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 6.40 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 8.30 Into The Darkness. (2020, M, Danish) 11.20 Late Programs.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia.
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (Mav)
9.35 The Old Man. (MA15+v)
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Desperate Measures. (Premiere, Malv)
12.55 Miniseries: Holding. (Mls, R)
2.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather. 10.00 US Presidential Election. Coverage of the US
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. Dana lets go. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+mv) Two bank robbers hijack an ambulance that is transporting a severely wounded cop. Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza Gonzalez.
11.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
R) 4.25 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45
6am Walking On
Sunshine. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.20 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 9.10 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 11.00 Balloon. (2018, M, German) 1.20pm All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 4.10 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 6.20 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 8.30 Sniper: The White Raven. (2022, MA15+, Russian) 10.35 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 12.40am Late Programs.
Weekly Football Wrap. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.50 SBS World News: US Election 2024. 5.50 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Heartbreak Ridge. (1986) 10.55 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Hustle. 1.30 Who Killed The WCW? 2.25 Ice Cowboys. 3.15 Cook Up Bitesize. 3.20 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 6.20 Lost Gold Of World War II. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Greatest Escapes With Morgan Freeman. (Premiere) 10.10 Late Programs.
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6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 1.50 The Golden Girls. 2.20
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG)
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Why Planes Vanish: The Hunt For MH370. (PGa, R) A look at the disappearance of Flight MH370.
10.50 The Latest: Seven News.
11.20 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)
12.20 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Belle And Sebastian 3. Continued. (2017, PG, French) 7.25 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 9.35 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 11.45 The Road Dance. (2021, M) 1.55pm The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 3.45 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 5.40 The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 8.30 Platoon. (1986, MA15+) 10.40 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.50am Boxing Day. (2021, M) 2.55 Late Programs.
