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than 100 local motorcycle enthusiasts registered for the annual Black Dog Ride on Sunday, 16 March.
Riders unite for mental health
For event coordinators Josh and Amber Salter, the ride holds special significance.
“Josh became involved in the Port ride nearly a decade ago as a means to navigate through his own dark moments,” said Amber.
“He (Josh) found solace being on his bike
as he was able to centre his thoughts which led him to the Black Dog Ride.
“My own involvement began three years ago coinciding with the news of a friend’s suicide on the same day as my first Black Dog Ride.
“This experience infused the ride with a deep sense of purpose - letting others know that there's always someone to reach out to.”
Beyond the roar of bike engines, the Port
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Macquarie Black Dog Ride has raised close to $40,000 over the past three years for the Black Dog Institute, attracting more than 500 riders.
Josh said the 2025 event had been a “huge success”.
“To have the support and participation of so many people for a cause close to our heart is truly humbling - both Amber and I are extremely grateful.”
q Riders assembling at the Bonny Hills Beach Hotel.
q More than 100 local riders registered for the Port Macquarie event.
q Bikers riding loud and in unison to break the silence that surrounds mental health.
q ‘Winston’, the Black Dog Ride’s mascot.
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Mr Dwyer wrote.
“Thank you to our community for your support and for trusting me to continue Leslie Williams’ hard work for our region.
“It’s a privilege to represent you, and I’m eager to get started.”
As of 5:24pm on Tuesday, 18 March, Mr Dwyer had secured 53.3 percent of the two-party preferred (TPP) vote.
While a narrower margin than his predecessor, the result effectively leaves no pathway to victory for any other candidate.
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman also claimed victory in a social media post on Monday.
“It’s now confirmed that the Liberals’ Robert Dwyer has won the Port Macquarie by-election, replacing outstanding retiring MP Leslie Williams.
“This is the first time a non-incumbent Liberal has won the seat.”
The NSW Electoral Commission is expected to formally declare the result on 31 March.
Mr Dwyer’s campaign focused on fixing the
Wrights Road roundabout, improving local healthcare, and addressing crime in the community.
The by-election saw six candidates contest the seat, with the biggest challenge coming from the National Party’s Sean Gleeson, a beef cattle farmer from Hannam Vale.
Mr Gleeson’s candidacy followed internal controversy within the National Party, after their state executive failed to endorse their initial pick, local GP Dr Warwick Yonge.
Dr Yonge subsequently ran as an independent candidate.
Traditionally a conservative seat, this byelection marks the second time the Liberal and National parties have gone head-to-head.
While Mr Dwyer’s victory continues Liberal representation in Port Macquarie, his slim margin suggests the Nationals will likely mount another challenge to reclaim the seat in the 2027 NSW state election.
q NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman addressing the party faithful at a post-election event.
q The soon-to-be Member for Port Macquarie, Robert Dwyer.
Police launch crackdown on youth crime
NSW Police have launched rapid response units to tackle youth crime on the Mid North Coast.
Operation Soteria is a high-profile strategy involving around 60 officers.
Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said that over the next three months, police will target offenders aged between 11 to 16 years of age and specifically focus on aggravated break, enter and steal offences, stealing motor vehicles and “post and boast” offences shared on social media.
“The operational arm of this operation will consist of high-visibility policing, targeting a defined cohort of hundreds of repeat offenders believed to be responsible for 90 percent of youth crime across regional NSW,” he said.
The new unit will target hotspots including Taree, Kempsey and Coffs Harbour.
The Camden Haven and Port Macquarie are frequently targeted by offenders travelling between these areas.
An extra 20 officers will supplement the unit in the form of surge operations each
week, to bolster operational numbers to 80.
Polair and roaming response units will complement high visibility operations.
Police Commissioner Karen Webb said the fear of crime is having a significant impact in rural communities.
"Nobody deserves to be frightened in their own home and in regional NSW that has been the case, it has to stop,” she said.
Under Soteria, which is also underway in the state’s western region, command hubs will be established and investigators will use realtime intelligence to identify social media trends.
As part of the prevention arm of the operation, police will aim to identify and refer young offenders into programs such as YAMS (Youth Action Meetings) - a multi-agency forum designed to help at-risk young people from re-offending.
Other youth programs through the NSW Police Crime Prevention and Youth Command (CPYC) will be used.
"Part of this mission is
to lock up the ring leaders and divert others away from a life of crime,” Deputy Commissioner Pisanos said.
Soteria will oversee Operation Regional Mongoose, which was established in September 2023 and has been arresting, on average, 13 young offenders every week.
Crisis meetings with social media platforms, and the E-Safety Commissioner will also be called to shut down the novelty of posting criminal activity.
"To be clear, posting and boasting criminal activity will not give young offenders notoriety; it will land them in custody.”
Since new “post and boast” legislation came into effect 12 months ago, 53 people have been charged - 27 of those were under the age of 16.
Operation Soteria will also work with community leaders to provide regular updates on progress to engage with victims of crime in impacted areas.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, called the operation “a hard-fought win
for Kempsey and regional NSW communities that have been crying out for action on juvenile crime.
“This is the result of relentless advocacy from our community who said ‘enough is enough’,” he said.
“For the last 12 months, I’ve been fighting for stronger bail and sentencing laws, real accountability in diversionary
programs, and shutting down the social media pages that glorify crime.
"I’ve held community meetings… and we brought the Regional Crime Inquiry to Kempsey, where the committee finally heard stories from victims.
“And just last month, 700 locals stood together in Kempsey for a major crime
rally, demanding action.
“We need to make sure this operation delivers real results. The government must strengthen bail laws.
“If you reoffend while on bail, you shouldn’t get bail a second time. No more slaps on the wrist.”
Mr Kemp is hoping it will be a permanent police response.
q Motor vehicle thefts, like that of Kendall teen AJ Ashton’s restored ute, are a focus of Operation Soteria.
Koala food trees for Queens Lake
AROUND 500
koala food trees have been planted at Queens Lake Nature Reserve.
The joint exercise on 23 February involved Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) staff, Hastings Landcare, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and members of the Camden Haven community.
The trees include Tallowwood, Grey Gum, Red Mahogany, Pink Bloodwood, and Turpentine.
The exercise is part of the Southern Arm Trunk Main (SATM) offset planting project which aims to balance habitat restoration with necessary infrastructure development.
“The planting area is within a large block recently acquired by the Crown and added to Queens Lake Nature Reserve,” NPWS Ranger Libby Jude said.
“The area was cleared by the previous owner, so it provided the perfect opportunity for revegetation to rehabilitate… and improve the continuity and quality of prime koala habitat.”
A spokesperson for Hastings Landcare said there was ”nothing better than bringing the community together to take local environmental action.”
“It empowers people, connects people, and leaves people feeling positive
about the future.”
PMHC Project Manager Gavin Sharp, said the exercise demonstrated how communities can come together to make a difference.
“By delivering vital infrastructure through the SATM project and complementing it with offset planting at Queens Lake Reserve, we are ensuring our region’s
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The SATM pipeline project has been in progress for over a decade.
Its objective is to guarantee sufficient water supply for the southern area of the Local Government Area (LGA) to serve existing urban development and anticipated population
growth over the next 25-30 years.
Queens Lake Nature Reserve is a declared Asset of Intergenerational Significance for the protection of koala populations and their habitat.
To be a part of local conservation projects, email Hastings Landcare at office@hastingslandcare. org.au.
Around 33 volunteers took part in the tree planting day. Photo: PMHC.
q Hastings Landcare was among the organisations planting the koala food trees. Photo: PMHC.
Heart of the Haven: Matt Lenton
IF you ask Matt Lenton what he’s most proud of, he won’t hesitate in his response“family comes first”.
Originally from Cronulla, Matt moved to the Hastings region 16 years ago before settling in Kendall.
Described by Matt as “a little piece of country only 10 minutes from the beach”, it was here that his passion for growing food truly flourished.
Matt is well known for his thriving food forest in Kendall, a quarter-acre block transformed from overgrown
grass into what he fondly calls an “edible jungle”.
While life before starting a family was all about travel and bodyboarding, Matt soon turned his focus to gardening and permaculture when he had kids.
His parents were both keen gardeners and into beekeeping; it turned out to be in his blood too.
Matt runs Fruit Tree Fella, a home nursery and food forest focusing on trees and plants suited to local growing conditions
“I love meeting so many different people at various stages of their journey to grow their own food,” said Matt, who believes helping locals design and implement their own growing systems is a win-win for the community.
If Matt had one wish for the Camden Haven community, it would be for more people to grow their own food.
“How much lawn do we need?” said Matt.
After all, as Matt proves, a little passion and knowledge can turn a quarter acre into a thriving food paradise.
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q Matt Lenton.
Mayor’s focus on regional collaboration
PORT Macquarie-Hastings
Mayor Adam Roberts says he will prioritise “proactive engagement” across all levels of government as part of a renewed focus on regional collaboration.
Cr Roberts recently joined fellow Mid North Coast mayors and state and federal MPs at a Regional Leaders Forum.
Also attending were the mayors of Nambucca, Bellingen and Kempsey and National Party MPs Pat Conaghan, Gurmesh Singh and Michael Kemp.
The elected representatives discussed the region’s shared challenges
of roads, transport, public infrastructure, housing, tourism, and economic development.
Cr Roberts said their focus was working together to “deliver real outcomes”.
“With growing pressure on councils to deliver essential infrastructure, it’s vital that all levels of government work together in a way that drives tangible results, even more so in our rapidly growing region,” he said in a statement.
“Regular face-to-face meetings build relationships, improve efficiency, and ensure our shared priorities remain front of mind.”
Cr Roberts has also joined the Country Mayors’ Association (CMA), which is a key forum for regional leaders that works to influence policy by engaging directly with State Government ministers.
Port MacquarieHastings Council has also reaffirmed its commitment to the Mid North Coast Joint Organisation of Councils (JO), with Cr Roberts serving as Deputy Chair.
Separately, Cr Roberts has also called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to escalate the search for solutions to the worsening traffic congestion at Port Macquarie’s Wrights Road.
Date set for average speed camera trial
AVERAGE speed cameras will be switched on to “warning mode” for light vehicles from 1 May between a 15km stretch of the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes.
The site is one of two regional locations chosen for a trial of average speed cameras by the NSW Government, the other being a 16km stretch between Coolac and Gundagai.
There were a combined total of six fatalities and 33 serious injuries between 2018 and 2022 at these locations.
In NSW average speed cameras only enforce speeding offences for heavy vehicles.
The trial will have a twomonth warning letter period for light vehicle drivers caught speeding on both lengths of
road before it is switched to full enforcement mode.
From 1 July, those detected speeding will face fines and demerit point penalties.
Existing enforcement of heavy vehicle offences at these sites will be unaffected by the trial.
Road signs will notify all drivers that their speed is being monitored by the cameras on the trial stretches.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said the NSW Government has a communications plan in place to warn motorists of the changes.
“I know this trial will be a change, particularly for regional people who travel through the areas where these two camera lengths are in place, which is why we are
committed to ensuring that the community is aware of what we are doing,” she said.
“We will have a communications strategy in place including the use of print, radio and social media as well as variable messaging signs and mobile billboards to help communicate the trial details to drivers and riders.
“We will also have clear warning signs installed before
the enforcement sites, but most importantly we will have a 60 day warning period in place so that people have an opportunity to adjust their driving behaviour before they receive a penalty.”
The trial will run for 14 months in total, with two months in warning mode and 12 months in enforcement.
The NSW Government will report back to Parliament on the outcomes of the trial in 2026.
q Attending the Regional Leaders Forum were (l-r back) Nambucca Mayor Gary Lee, Cowper MP Pat Conaghan, Coffs Harbour Mayor Nikki Williams, Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh, (l-r front) PMHC Mayor Adam Roberts, Bellingen Mayor Steve Allan, Kempsey Mayor Kinne Ring and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp. Photo: supplied.
Nurturing talent a focus of new arts plan
By Andrea FERRARI
ARTS Mid North Coast
(AMNC) has unveiled its strategic plan for 2025–2028, which expands its capacity to meet the needs of the growing region while continuing to nurture local talent and cultural initiatives.
As the leading notfor-profit organisation representing the creative sector, AMNC is dedicated to building the Mid North Coast into a regional creative capital.
The organisation advocates for the arts, highlights the region’s creative potential, and provides opportunities for communities to engage with culture, arts, and the creative industries.
The strategy is based on insights from AMNC’s 2024 Creative Futures research, which engaged over 350 local artists, creative professionals, and stakeholders.
It focuses on four primary areas:
- Amplifying the arts, by providing essential services to support and advocate for the region’s creative sector.
- Activating creative spaces, by ensuring the development and maintenance of affordable spaces for artistic and cultural activities.
- Promoting diversity and building capacity, which includes supporting diverse artists, artforms and communities and expanding opportunities while strengthening the arts
sector’s overall capacity and,
- Ensuring long-term sustainability, through diversifying funding sources via partnerships, philanthropy, and fee-for service models.
“This represents a significant shift in direction for our organisation,” Arts
Mid North Coast Executive Director Olivia Parker said.
“With this new strategic plan, we’re excited to create new opportunities for the arts sector, fostering growth, collaboration, and success.”
Board Chair of Arts Mid North Coast Susan Jenvey, said the strategic plan will lay the foundation for a thriving and sustainable arts ecosystem on the Mid North Coast.
“We are excited to further
empower local artists, build new collaborations, and strengthen our advocacy for the arts at a regional level,”
is calling out to local artists, creatives, and stakeholders, to get in touch
Campaign targets underscreened women
BREASTSCREEN NSW is relaunching a campaign encouraging women across the Mid North Coast to have a life-saving mammogram.
More than 13,000 women in the Local Health District were screened last year, however the Breast Cancer
Doesn’t Wait campaign is being refined to target local government areas with the highest numbers of underscreened women.
According to BreastScreen NSW North Coast Acting Director, Patrick Magee, more than 250 local women are
expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer this year.
“For women aged 50-74 years, a breast screen every two years is the best way to detect breast cancer early before it can be seen or felt,” he said.
“The message is clear. Put
yourself and your health first and make breast screening a priority.”
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with age the biggest risk factor, not family history.
The broader campaign targets priority populations,
including Aboriginal women aged 40-74 years, through the Stay Healthy for You and Your Mob component.
Aboriginal women are recommended to start screening at 40 years.
Evidence shows they are diagnosed with breast cancer
at a younger age, have more advanced cancer at diagnosis, and have poorer survival rates compared to the overall female population.
For more information and to make an appointment at a local BreastScreen NSW clinic or mobile van, call 13 20 50 or book online at breastscreen. nsw.gov.au.
she said. AMNC
to help turn the new vision into reality over the next four years.
q Arts Mid North Coast Executive Director Olivia Parker at the Creative Futures consultation event. Photo: Jay Black.
‘There is
always hope’: Josie's epilepsy journey
JUST before her first birthday, Camden Haven’s Josie Neilson experienced ‘Status epilepticus’, a condition involving prolonged or multiple seizures without the return of consciousness.
After being flown to John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH) and undergoing an electroencephalogram (EEG) that came back normal, doctors initially believed she was suffering from febrile convulsions.
[They were] thinking it was a one-time event,” said Josie’s mum, Kristie Neilson. .
“She was prescribed anticonvulsion medication for six weeks, and we hoped for the best.”
The day after stopping the medication however, Josie had another episode.
“We found ourselves back in resus at Port Macquarie Base Hospital (PMBH),” Kristie said.
For a period, Josie’s seizures would occur every Friday afternoon, which resulted in numerous ambulance rides and costly bills.
Despite another normal EEG, doctors still attributed it to febrile convulsions.
“We knew deep down though, that Josie was dealing with epilepsy,” Kristie said.
“After all, she had two uncles who also had childhood epilepsy.”
In response to the severity of Josie’s condition, the medical team began giving her medication to stop the seizures as quickly as possible, to prevent further episodes.
After two years of multiple seizures, intubations, and countless helicopter flights to John Hunter, the family insisted on a repeat EEG.
This time, it confirmed their suspicions: Josie’s epilepsy was located in the posterior temporal lobe on the right-hand side.
In 2020, genetic testing revealed that Josie had the SCN1A gene mutation, a variant of Dravet Syndrome, a rare and lifelong form of epilepsy.
“Receiving this diagnosis was a difficult pill to swallow,”
Just two months after Josie’s seizures started, she had her first flight on the Westpac helicopter, where she was intubated due to the severity of her seizures.
Kristie said.
“It meant Josie would never outgrow epilepsy.”
Despite the severity of the diagnosis, the family remains grateful, particularly to the community and to a number of the services that have contributed to Josie’s care.
“Our family was blessed in 2023 when someone anonymously nominated Josie for a wish through Hastings Little Wishes and we spent a fabulous week on the Gold Coast.
“To anonymous and Hastings Little Wishes, we are forever grateful to you and your kindness, we will never forget what you did for us.
“We are also incredibly fortunate to have the best medical team by Josie’s side, including her paediatrician at PMBH and her neurologist at JHCH.
“These doctors have been an absolute godsend, and we feel so blessed to have them supporting us.
“They have cared for
Josie countless times, and their work is invaluable.”
Josie’s siblings have also stepped up the plate to ensure their sister’s safety.
“Ethan, Lockie and Ella have been wonderful, stepping in to alert us to her seizures and, in some cases, saving her life,” Kristie said.
“Our gratitude for them is immeasurable.”
Now nearly nineyears-old, Josie has faced numerous challenges due to her seizures, which have affected her ability to learn
and function in other areas.
She never gives up however, and can list learning to ride a bike on two wheels as one of her greatest milestones.
“Josie’s journey has been long and difficult, but with the love and support of her family, friends, school and medical team, she continues to fight every day,” Kristie said.
“Josie’s strength reminds us that no matter the challenges we face, there is always hope.”
q ‘Epilepsy picked on the wrong princess’: Josie Neilson (front) with siblings Lockie, Ethan and Ella.
EPILEPSY AWARENESS
Common but misunderstood Epilepsy:
AROUD one in every 150 people in Australia are currently diagnosed with epilepsy.
Epilepsy is more common than Parkinson’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, MS and Muscular Dystrophy combined, but it is still widely misunderstood.
“For example, many people think seizures are convulsive, but epilepsy can take many forms and affect people differently,” says Epilepsy Awareness Australia.
“Epilepsy can sometimes be caused by head trauma, stroke,
infections in the brain, or abnormalities of the brain from birth.
“Genetics also play a role in some people.”
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder and seizures are caused by a disruption of the electrical activity in the brain.
“A seizure is a temporary disruption of the electrical activity in the brain.
“There are many different types of seizures that present in many ways including changes to sensation, awareness, behaviour or movement.”
Two out of three people with epilepsy become seizure free with medication, however, this means one in three continue to have seizures
despite taking medication.
Epilepsy is not necessarily lifelong.
Some epilepsies are age related and seizures stop by a certain age.
Although some lifestyle changes are necessary, many people with epilepsy are able to lead full and productive lives.
And it is certainly no barrier to achievement –many well known people have had epilepsy.
There are also some contemporary well-known figures who speak openly about their epilepsy including actors Hugo Weaving and Danny Glover, singers Neil Young and Susan Boyle, and sporting greats such as Tony Greig and Wally Lewis.
All Aboard for the Epilepsy Awareness Teddy Bears Picnic!
Saturday, March 29 9 AM - 11 AM Little Red Van, Industrial Bay, Laurieton
• Bring your favorite teddy, play fun games, and win awesome prizes!
• $1.50 from every coffee sold goes to support Port Macquarie Children’s Ward.
• We’re fundraising all March, aiming to raise $500! Drop a donation in our tin and help us make a difference!
Everyone’s welcome – come along for a fun-filled morning!
Hooked on the Camden Haven
By Kate SHELTON
FISHING reports for the Camden Haven area this week indicate that the most successful fishing ventures have been within the confines of the river.
Luderick fishing this week has resulted in impressive catches, with Henry Kendall reserve and the breakwalls proving to be highly productive locations.
Turning to rock fishing, Crowdy Head and Perpendicular Point have delivered a mixed bag of catches this week, including tuna, drummer, and the occasional cobia.
For those exploring beach fishing, both Lake Cathie and Grants Beach have been consistently producing numbers of school-sized
mulloway, providing anglers with rewarding catches. For the boaties heading offshore, reports that the inshore reefs off Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills have been providing catches of cobia, mackerel, and the occasional longtail tuna.
Further out, the FAD produced a few good catches of mahi mahi for midweek anglers.
In the Hastings River region, the southern breakwall, particularly at its ocean end, has been popular this week with luderick action, with several reasonably sized fish being landed.
As the river continues to clear following the recent rainfall, it is anticipated that catch rates will increase.
Bream remains a popular
target, with the boat ramps at high tide proving to be particularly productive locations. Anglers using fresh bait from other anglers cleaning fish have been rewarded with great sized bream.
On the flathead front, results have been somewhat variable, but perseverance is the key to success.
Beach fishing has yielded abundant numbers of bream and tailor with the best action reported from Shelly and Miners beach.
Offshore, Plomer Bay witnessed a surge in mackerel, tuna and cobia catches last weekend, although a significant number of fish were lost to sharks.
With a promising weather forecast for the upcoming weekend, anglers
can anticipate further opportunities to target mackerel and to gather more detailed reports on the offshore fishing scene.
Further north to the Macleay River region, bream populations remain healthy, with anglers using lures around rocky ledges during daylight hours reporting successful outings.
Offshore, the waters surrounding Grassy Head and Hat Head have been hot and cold with mackerel.
Snapper and reef fish are expected to be a prime target over the weekend if the current isn’t too strong.
Off the rocks around Hat Head and the Gaol have also yielded impressive catches, with anglers landing spanish mackerel of significant size.
Hospital’s ED facing increasingly high demand
NEW healthcare data shows increasingly high demand for emergency department (ED) services at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
The Bureau of Health Information’s (BHI) quarterly report between October and December 2024 shows there were 13,902 ED attendances
during that period, with nearly all patients (96.6 percent) transferring from ambulance to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark.
The hospital also performed 738 planned surgeries in this quarter, with almost all urgent planned surgery (98.6
percent) performed on time.
Across all hospitals in the Mid North Coast Health District, there were 936 more ED attendances than the same quarter in 2023 with two-thirds (66.4 percent) of patients starting their treatment on time.
“The report shows
our district continues to see increasing numbers of patients presenting to emergency departments and arriving by ambulance, trends which are being reflected across NSW,” MNCLHD Acting Chief Executive Jill Wong said.
“These results show us where we are performing
well, but also where we can improve to ensure that the people of the Mid North Coast have access to the best care possible.”
Ms Wong said the Mid North Coast Virtual Care service had helped alleviate some of the demand on public hospital EDs during this period.
‘She Matters’: Community rallies against gendered violence
By Kim AMBROSE
“SHE Matters - Stop Killing Women” rallies were held across the country on Saturday, 15 March, with the Port Macquarie event attracting passionate support from across the region.
Spearheaded by the Australian Femicide Watch and The Red Heart Campaign, rallies took place in more than 14 cities and towns nationwide.
The events called for an end to gendered violence and served to honour the memory of women and children who have lost their lives to acts of violence.
Organisers are calling for legislative changes and funding to tackle the issue at the State and Federal level.
Across Australia in the last 14 months, 136 women and children have lost their lives as a result of murder, manslaughter or neglect.
q Charlotte Schrader addressed rally supporters at Town Green, Port Macquarie.
The service is available seven days a week from 8am to 4.30pm by calling 6589 2515.
MNCLHD continues to remind the community to keep EDs and ambulances for saving lives.
If an illness or injury is not serious or life-threatening, call Healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222 for 24-hour telephone health advice.
Community members at the
Attendees convened at the Port Macquarie Town Green, with Biripi Elder Uncle Bill O’Brien OAM officiating proceedings.
In a poignant Welcome to Country, Uncle Bill expressed his unwavering support for the cause, congratulating those in attendance for standing up for the women of Australia.
Event coordinators Ella
Sorensen and Charlotte Schrader, alongside peer worker Dee Bickford, led the 100-strong crowd in a march to the amphitheatre at Town Beach, where key speakers addressed the gathering.
Among the attendees was Jordan of Lake Cathie, who told NOTA she had experienced non-physical forms of abuse in a previous relationship.
“Despite my experience not being physically abusive I am still here to offer my support to the women and children who experienced this,” she said.
“I hope that through these events physical abuse and violence against everyone will
Having shared her personal experiences with attendees at the event, Ms Sorensen said it “was a hard day, but so important”.
q Lachlan Reynolds with an incredible 17.1kg spanish mackerel he caught off the rocks this week.
q
Port Macquarie ‘She Matters’ rally.
q Dee Bickford led supporters on the 1.3km march from Town Green to Town Beach.
q Lake Cathie resident Jordan Moss.
q Uncle Bill O’Brien OAM officiated the proceedings.
q Ella Sorensen shared her story with rally supporters
q Attendees at the Port Macquarie ‘She Matters’ rally.
Creating a ‘village’ for local mothers
THE Nurtured Village Hampers is a grassroots, nationwide registered charity dedicated to supporting maternal mental health.
It provides vital support for mothers and families, particularly in times of vulnerability, by offering resources and fostering a strong network of community connections.
In 2024 alone, the charity delivered over 330 hampers to mothers across Australia, and collected more than 26,000 donations.
“These numbers reflect the amazing generosity of our community, but the impact of what we do goes far beyond the statistics,” said Port Macquarie coordinator Cheryl Condie.
“It's about showing up for mums who are navigating financial hardship, lack of support, and health challenges.
“It's about ensuring that no mum feels alone in her journey.”
The Nurtured Village
began supporting local mothers in Port Macquarie and surrounds in 2020.
“We are a small but passionate group of volunteers, dedicated to making a difference in our community by empowering women in their parenting journey,” Cheryl said.
“We foster a supportive, genuine environment to allow mothers to embrace vulnerability, and create a connected community to ensure no mum is left behind.
“Through our monthly hampers - filled with food, essential items, clothing, gift vouchers, and practical support - we aim to alleviate some of the pressures mothers face.
“But more than that, we create opportunities for community connectedness.
“We bring mums and families together and connect them with essential support networks in their local areas.”
The local community, partnerships and business support enables the charity to serve as a “village” for local mothers.
“The kindness and generosity of the Port Macquarie region is the fuel that drives The Nurtured Village Hampers,” Cheryl said.
“Here in Port Macquarie, we have over 1,800 passionate locals committed to maternal mental health and to supporting mothers in need.
“It's inspiring to see such a strong, compassionate community, and we are so grateful.
“As we continue to grow and reach more mums in the Port Macquarie region, and across Australia, we're excited to raise awareness and ensure that every mother has the support she needs to thrive in those early stages of parenthood.
“We're building something special, and we look forward to seeing that continue to ripple out far beyond our local community.”
q Monthly hampers are filled with
By Manny WOOD
Pre-nup challenged amid allegation of duress
HARRY meets Mary online and they are soon engaged.
When Mary comes to Australia, Harry asks her to sign a pre-nuptial agreement.
The effect of the agreement is that if their relationship ended, Mary would receive nothing.
Mary receives independent legal advice to the effect that the agreement was “entirely unfair” and she should not sign it.
Nonetheless, Mary signs the agreement and the wedding proceeds just 10 days later.
Unfortunately, four years later, Harry and Mary separate and a dispute arises in relation to the validity of the pre-nuptial agreement, with Mary seeking a lump sum of $1 million.
The Court states that prenuptial agreements (also known as binding financial agreements) were introduced to “encourage people to agree about the distribution of their matrimonial property and give them greater control over their own affairs, in the event of marital breakdown”.
In order to be binding, each party must be “provided with independent legal advice concerning the effect of the agreement on the party's rights and the advantages and disadvantages of making the agreement”.
Agreements of this nature can be set-aside if “a party to the agreement engaged in conduct that was, in all the circumstances, unconscionable” and the validity of an agreement can be determined “according to the principles of law and equity that are applicable in determining the validity, enforceability and effect of a contract”.
Mary’s legal team argues that she was the victim of duress, undue influence, and unconscionable conduct.
Harry’s team argues that the agreement was “fair and reasonable” because Mary was told at the outset of their relationship that Harry’s wealth was intended for his children and relied on the fact that Mary received independent legal advice before signing the agreement.
Ultimately, in ruling the prenup invalid, the Court rules that Mary was labouring under a “special disadvantage” and in the circumstances surrounding the haste of the marriage, Harry took advantage of her vulnerability.
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 not legal advice.
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
A RARE gem comes to cinemas this week in Flow, a film from a Latvian animator named Gints Zibalodis.
In the aftermath of a great flood that has apparently wiped out humanity, a stray cat wanders the now empty cities and landscapes, bonding with a labrador, a capybara, a secretarybird and a lemur as they try to survive the rising waters. This film is beautifully animated using “Blender” - open-source (free) software - and is a remarkable achievement in storytelling. Disney attempts to crown a new live-action princess in Rachel Zegler with the release of Snow White
Going back to the well of classics, this time the “live-action” remake is brimming with computer animation, as they attempted to lift entire sequences from the 1937 original.
Despite an earnest performance from Zegler, and a pretty perfect casting of Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) as the Evil Queen, the CGI does not convincingly bring the seven dwarves to life.
Coupled with additions to the plot to portray Snow White as a revolutionary leader, this adaptation falls a little flat.
The Alto Knights is an impressive effort to keep the “American Gangster” genre alive, teaming director Barry Levinson with screen legend Robert De Niro.
De Niro pulls double duty portraying two real-life figures, Vito Genovese and Frank Costello - once influential bosses in the Luciano crime family.
The film’s narrative focuses on the relationship between the two men, and
particularly the circumstances surrounding the attempted murder of Costello at the order of Genovese.
A pair of staggeringly good performances are at the centre of New Zealand thriller The Rule of Jenny Pen
Geoffrey Rush plays Stefan, a former judge who is forced to enter aged care respite following a decline in health.
Adjusting to his new life is complicated by Dave (John Lithgow), a long-term resident who seems to delight in the discomfort of others, and is never without his baby-doll puppet, “Jenny”.
Rush has never put in a poor performance
- neither has Lithgow for that matter - but this film gives both men the chance to really show off their amazing capacity (and Lithgow’s accent is flawless).
Ralph Fiennes enters the ranks of middleaged male actors capable of impressive violence with the historical drama The Return
Based on the closing sections of Homer’s Odyssey, Fiennes stars as Odysseus, the Greek king of Ithaca and leader of the Greek victory in the Trojan war.
Two decades after that conflict, Odysseus washes up ashore his homeland to discover obnoxious and cruel young men court his wife, Penelope (Juliette Binoche), who still holds out hope of his return.
Ripe with philosophical pondering as well as sudden acts of violence, this is probably a good candidate for “Guys’ Movie of the Year”.
Locked is an honest-to-goodness, 90’s style high-concept thriller with modern polish.
A remake of a 2019 Argentinian film, 4x4,
DEAR Jasminda,
There was so much stress in the build-up to Cyclone Alfred. How did the experts get it so wrong?
Marcia P.
Dear
Marcia,
NOW the meteorologists will give you all sorts of reasons for Alfred's change of heart, like the tropical cyclone looping back on itself which changed its expected trajectory, and the lighter winds caused by its intersection with a high pressure ridge, but in my unprofessional opinion, it came down to the name.
Tropical Cyclone Alfred?
There is nothing menacing or destructive about an Alfred.
Just look at the history books.
Alfred Nobel donated his wealth to establish the Nobel Prize.
Alfred Tennyson was a poet laureate. Alfred North Whitehead was a mathematician and philosopher. The etymology doesn't help.
Alfred means Elf Ruler. Elf Ruler? Does that sound like a formidable being to you?
Alfred may have had dreams of being a tropical cyclone, but instead he did more meandering and backtracking and looping back than a politician.
And for that we should be grateful.
Many people and businesses still suffered due to flooding, power outages, erosion, and closures.
Incidentally, did you know that the tropical cyclone was supposed to be called Anthony, but the Bureau of Meteorology made a change to avoid confusion as it matched our current Prime Minister?
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Bill Skarsgard stars as Eddie, a down-onhis-luck lawbreaker who thinks he’s scored easily when he finds a car sitting unlocked. His joy turns to terror when the car’s owner (Anthony Hopkins) locks him inside and controls the vehicle remotely, intending to teach the young thug the consequences of his actions.
The film is a string of one nail biting sequence after another, all set to the dulcet tones of Sir Anthony’s voice.
LGA’s bargain hunters among state’s best
By Sue STEPHENSON
BARGAIN hunters and de-clutterers across the Camden Haven are among the state’s best, according to the results of last November’s Garage Sale Trail.
They show that the Port MacquarieHastings is leading the charge when it comes to a circular economy, with more than 22,700 items re-homed in the annual second-hand shopping spree.
That amounts to a staggering 13 tonnes and an estimated savings of $282,000.
The Local Government Area (LGA) was just behind the Central Coast on the leaderboard, while NSW was the best-performing state.
The Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Executive Director of Programs and Innovation, Alexandra Geddes, has
congratulated those in the region who took part.
“This data shows how the seemingly small act of choosing second-hand delivers powerful economic, environmental and social benefits,” she said.
“Thirteen tonnes of items have been saved from ending up in landfill thanks to the Port Macquarie-Hastings community embracing reuse.
“The average… garage sale organiser [in the LGA] took home $519.”
The EPA said Council’s support was critical to the success of the event.
This year’s Garage Sale Trail takes place over the weekends of November 8-9 and 15-16.
Registrations open in September but householders can pre-register now by going to garagesaletrail.com.au.
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Urgent mental health help needed in agriculture
A COALITION of rural organisations has called for immediate action to address the mental health crisis in agriculture.
More than 30 rural and healthcare organisations launched a joint statement to address the crisis this week.
Ahead of a federal budget and election, the group is calling on the Government to make an immediate investment of $50 million over five years to address the crisis.
Dr Tim Driscoll from the Royal Flying Doctor Service is the Chair of the steering committee leading the initiative.
He said the statistics are sobering.
“A farmer dies by suicide every 10 days. That’s up to twice the rate of the general working population,” Dr
Driscoll said.
“Poor mental health and suicide is having a devastating impact on rural families, communities and businesses right now, and we need federal help to fix it.
“The wellbeing of people in agriculture is impacted by increasingly complex and compounding events like weather and natural disasters, financial stress, and geographic or social isolation.”
National Farmers’ Federation President David Jochinke said farming could be tough and there needed to be the right resources in place to help producers deal with the challenges thrown at them.
“A farmer’s greatest asset isn’t their land, livestock or produce, it’s their own wellbeing and the wellbeing of the people around them,” Mr
Jochinke said.
“It’s clear the unique mental health needs in agriculture are not being met by existing services and we need Government to give us a leg up so we can turn these devastating statistics around.”
Associate Professor Kate Gunn, a clinical psychologist and founder of ifarmwell, said it’s a crucial time to invest in the wellbeing of Australian farming communities.
“There is an urgent need for coordinated, farmer-friendly, evidence-based approaches to address this critical issue,”
Associate Professor Gunn said.
ifarmwell is one of the organisations that has endorsed the joint statement for urgent action.
“As someone who has worked in the field of farmer wellbeing for more than 15 years, this is the closest we’ve been to finding a meaningful way to bring together farmers, industry bodies and other
organisations to address farmer mental health,” Associate Professor Gunn said.
“While the philanthropic sector has been generous to date, support from the Australian Government is crucial to quickly and impactfully reach farmers with evidence-based initiatives, on a national scale.”
The principles outlined in the Joint Statement emerged from the National Forum on
Mental Health and Wellbeing in Agriculture in March 2024, and have been refined by a Steering Committee convened by The National Farmers’ Federation.
February rescues ‘preventable’
By Sue STEPHENSON
THERE’S just over a month remaining in the boating season and marine rescuers are urging boaters not to become complacent.
Despite repeated warnings, 67 percent of rescues across all commands in February were the result of engine, battery and fuel issues.
“It is concerning that two-thirds of the missions conducted by our volunteers last month were for preventable issues,” Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Alex Barrell said.
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Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
16th MARCH, 2025
What a game for the final of the 2024-25 Mixed Pairs Championship, with Jenny and Stewart Wellard playing Carol Cheers and Dean Gemmell. Jenny and Stewart were down 13 nil, but fought back to be just 2 points behind after 16 ends. It was anyone’s game at that stage but Dean and Carol were just too strong, winning the game 21-15. A good crowd was entertained with great bowls and sportsmanship. Congratulations to Carol and Dean, and a hearty commiseration to Jenny and Stewart who put up a spectacular challenge.
In Wednesday Social Bowls John Jarvis, Neil Dark and Brett Irwin claimed first prize. The Runners Up were John Hilton, Bob Clark and
Ian Poole. Voucher winners were Dave Harvey, John O’Neill, Alf (visitor) and Brad Conway.
In the Friday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Dave Harvey, Steve Hall and Rod “Q” Quirk with 2 wins and 21 ends. Runners Up were Karen Campbell, Jeff Wylie and Dee Squires, while Keith Collins, Peter Mauger and Viv Gunter claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Dave Harvey, Ray Pantlin, Greg Darcy and Viv “McGregor” Gunter.
In Round 7 Open
Pennants, Grade 4 lost the Master Board 64-51 against North Haven, but claimed 1 point for a rink win. Grade 6 had another good away win against Lake Cathie winning the Master Board 63-59 and claiming 8 1/2 points. Grade 7 lost the Master Board
56-51 against Comboyne, claiming 1 point for a rink win.
Next week, Round 8 Open Pennants games are played on Saturday commencing at 1pm (arrive at 12:00pm).
Grade 4 plays Port City at Port City, Grade 6 play Westport at Westport, and Grade 7 plays Lake Cathie Red at Kew. The Postponed Round 6 games are played on Sunday commencing at 10am (arrive at 9am). Grade 4 plays Lake Cathie at Lake Cathie, Grade 6 plays Port City at Kew, and Grade 7 plays Port City Blue at Port City.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress), with Pennants being played on Saturday and Sunday.
“Boaters need to ensure their vessel is in good working order every time they launch and that they have enough fuel on board, with some in reserve.
“Please don’t think for one minute, ‘I’ve got through the season without any issues, it won’t happen to me’.”
Marine Rescue Camden Haven was among the nine units across the Mid North Coast involved in 31 search and rescue missions, 17 of which were emergency responses.
A total of 65 people were safely returned to shore.
The greatest demand for
help was in Forster-Tuncurry, followed by Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
Statewide, volunteers completed 415 search and rescue missions in February, including 114 emergency responses.
A total of 936 people were safely returned to shore.
In the same period, Marine Rescue NSW radio operators managed 19,013 radio calls and kept watch over more than 22,500 Logged On vessels.
The boating season began on 1 October, 2024 and finishes on Anzac Day.
CAMDEN HAVEN
q Dean Gemmell, Carol Cheers (Mixed Pairs Champions), with Jenny and Stewart Wellard (Runners Up).
q Engine, battery and fuel issues accounted for 67 percent of boat rescues last month, including this one off Wooli Beach. Photo: Marine Rescue NSW.
q The agricultural sector is facing a mental health crisis.
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By Suzanne MILES
FINALLY after a deluge of rain the sun has arrived.
Thursday, 13th March, Men’s Social TriplesWith another good roll-
LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Warren BATES
LAST Thursday was our free sausage sizzle day but we had only 28 bowlers turn up to play so a lot of the bowlers had a second
Kew Country Club Women Golfers
By Robyn KING
RESULTS for Wednesday 12th March 2025 - No Competition
Results for Friday 14th March 2025
There was no 18 hole
KCC Men’s Results
By Danny LLOYD
KCC MEN were back on the track this week after a, not as bad as expected, drenching
Kew Ladies Bowlers
By Velvanie HARTAS
TUESDAY 18thMarch
Well it’s been a couple of weeks since my last report. Tuesday 25th February
up of bowlers/winners -
Rink 16 - Paul Dewson, Bob Young & John Fuller. Rink 5 - Merv Jones, Steve Smith & Dennis Richards.
Friday, 14th March, Open Classic PairsRound winners1st roundGraham Scaybrook & round at the sausage roll table. Also, the absent bowlers missed out twice because our club handed out a free drink vouchers to everyone to celebrate Seniors Week.
This week is meat tray raffle week with eight large and delicious meat trays up competition.
9 Hole Competition (Stableford) - 12 Players
Winner: M. Russell 18
R/Up: A. Canty 14 Place getters: P. Egan 12(c/b), K. Camilleri 12, L. Hamilton 11(c/b)
NTP: J. Stapleton
Results for 2nd Round of 18 Hole Singles Knockout from Cyclone Alfred. Thursday’s Stableford,sponsored by Local Lawyer & Conveyancer, was won by Sam Kerr (A-37). In B grade David Harrington took out Richard Griffiths
We had a meeting which was good to see a good roll up.
After the meeting we then went out for a game of bowls, but it was a very hot day with not much breeze.
Tuesday 4th March
Today we had quite a few bowlers away,but we still managed to
Paddling for glory
Senior B Mixed and Senior B Opens (over 50) divisions.
March, crews from the Camden Haven club are set to compete in the
CHDBC will also have crew members participate in a category which caters for paddlers who are unable
Warren Bell
2nd roundRoss Thompson & John Davidson
3rd roundKay & Ted Jobson
Mystery team still a mystery.
Overall winners on the day1st - Dennis Richards & for grabs to the lucky raffle winners. Winners will be announced in next edition of our weekly newspaper.
Thursday prizes were as follows: Rink winners, Kevin Bogg, Jeff Ryan and Bob Ginivan each received $15 each. Rink runners up were Doug Bullock, Joyce
P. Choo def C. Krogh, K. Rumbel def D. Haggett, J. Hardy def E. Hoffman, T. Pender def C. Snudden.
Draw for 3rd Round of 18 Hole Singles Knockout to be played Friday 21st March 2025
P. Choo v K. Rumbel, J. Hardy v T. Pender. Best of luck ladies.
on countback (39). 34 was enough to win C grade for Mark Rutherford.
Gary King cashed in at the Garel Golf 9th hole NTP ($59).
Carts were back on for
have few games played which was enjoyed by all players.
Friday 8th March
Friendly Friday was cancelled due to the weather.
Tuesday 11th March
No bowls cause of wet weather.
Tuesday 18thMarch
We had three games
to participate in their own club crew because of age restrictions.
With a rich history of medal hauls at regional, state and national levels, the diverse composition of the Camden Haven crew will bring a wealth
Steve Cameron
2nd - Tony Maila & Terry Morrison
3rd - Gary Martin & Glenn Williams
4th - Errol Shelly & Brian Kettles
A great day was had by all at downtown LCBC.
Scrounges & Skins Fun Arvo -
Marendaz and Jerry Janik each receiving $10 each. $30 Major sheet draw winner was Bob Constable and $15 Minor sheet draw winner was Angela Stringer. Taste Bakehouse voucher winner was George Wise and Flipz n Chipz voucher went to Leslie Faulstone.
Results for Saturday 15th March 2025
18 Hole competition (Stableford ) - 10 players
Winner: M. Harrison 38
R/Up: S. Ward 31(c/b)
3rd: J. Bevan 31(c/b)
Place getters: M. Dawson
31, M. Walton 29(c/b)
NTP: J. Bevan
Birdies: S. Ward, J. Bevan
Saturday’s Medley Stableford sponsored by PRD.
In A grade Dylan Rumble shaded Brett Webber on c/b (40).
B grade saw David Harrington continuing the
played which everyone seemed to enjoy as the weather wasn’t,t to hot which made it more pleasant to play.
Our pairs competition games start this week with one team playing on Thursday morning and the other teams playing on Friday.
of experience to the State Championships.
The team features seasoned paddlers like 82-year-old Hans, and newcomers like Pixie Mildern, who recently joined CHDBC after being encouraged by an existing
Winner - Hazel Durrant, Runner-up - Dorothy Lynch. Saturday, 15th March, Open Gender Pennants, Round 7 -
Grade 3 - LCBC V Kempsey Heights/awaywinner Kempsey Heights.
Grade 4 - Bye.
Grade 5 - LCBC V Kempsey Heights/away -
Warren Bates and Kevin Bogg were the only two raffle winners this week.
LUSC Thursday Bowls welcomed another new member last in Peter Hope. We trust that you have a long and enjoyable time with our wonderful club.
Autumn is a great time
Monday, 17th March saw Kew Country Club host the first round of the WGCNC Southern District Pennants. 14 teams of 5 took part with Kew Kestrels drawing with Emerald Downs. Kew Kites had a bye. The second round will be held on Monday 24th March at Tuncurry with Kestrels playing
good form with 41.
In C grade Adam Chaffey got evergreen Roger Millard on c/b (38).
Ben Morgan was closest on the Garel Golf 9th NTP ($91).
LUSC Lady Golfers
By ROBYN KING
TUESDAY 18th March, 25 ladies arrived ready for a Canadian Foursomes competition which is a very enjoyable team game.
9 Hole Stroke in teams of two
Winners: M. Russell & J.
club member.
“I had been sharing the care of my mother and I had been getting quite depressed,” said Pixie.
Winner Kempsey Heights.
Grade 6 Red - LCBC V Kew/home - winner Kew.
Grade 6 Blue - LCBC V Wauchope/away - winner Wauchope.
Grade 7 Red - LCBC V Wauchope/home - winner Wauchope.
to be out in the glorious outdoors and it would be hard to find a better outdoors activity on a Thursday morning than bowling with us at the picturesque Kew Country Club. Why not consider joining us at 9.00am next week?
Wingham and Kites playing Bulahdelah/Taree. Good luck ladies.
Next Wednesday 26th March the 2nd Round of the GNSW Medal will be held. A newly introduced 9 hole Stroke Trophy competition will be played on the same day as the Medal round each month.
Unfortunately KCC Pennants teams were swept this week, with Divs 1,2 and 4 all losing to our nemesis Port Macquarie
Cotter 36.5(c/b)
Runners Up: C. Lansdowne & A. Canty 36.5
3rd Place: C. Rose & K. Eccleston 37.5
There were only 5 ladies for cards today but that didn’t stop the competition proceeding with Barbara Pole the eventual winner. Next week will be a Stableford.
“The CHDBC was such a welcoming club and I just loved it from day one.
“Now they are stuck with me.”
“One of the other carers could see the impact this was having upon my wellbeing and she said to me that I needed to socialise and suggested I start paddling.
q Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club members are set to compete at the state level.
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Death Notices
HARRISON
David Bruce
Late of North Haven. Loved and loving husband of Joan. Loving father and father-in-law of Andrew and Fiona, and Linda and Chris. Doting grandfather and great-grandfather to their children.
Aged 81 years
The relatives and friends of David are warmly invited to attend a Celebration of David’s life to be held Monday, 24th March 2025 at the Laurieton Uniting Church, Bold Street commencing at 10:30am.
Mark G. Hammond Funeral Services 67A Bold Street, Laurieton Ph: 6559 5999
Accredited member FDA of NSW
In Loving Memory of Mary-Anne Hyde-Page
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Mary-Anne, who passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, 11th March 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary-Anne’s kindness, warmth and love will forever remain in our hearts.
A funeral service to celebrate her beautiful life will be held on:
Date: Wednesday 26th March 2025
Time: 11:00AM
Location: St Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, 421 Ocean Dr, Laurieton
Public Notices
LAURIETON RSL SUB-BRANCH NOTICE OF MEETING
Date: Sunday, 23 March 2025
Where: Anzac Room, LUSC
Time: 10:00am
Monthly Social Meeting Families welcome!
Apologies to: laurietonsb@rslnsw.org.au
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FRIDAY
GARDENING AUSTRALIA JUNIOR
ABC FAMILY, 7.05pm
Propagating a love of plants and nature in the next generation, Australia’s favourite green thumbs get their hands dirty with all manner of family-friendly activities in this spirited spin-off. Tonight, Costa Georgiadis (above, right) tracks down some peace and quiet with junior hosts Romeo Angelkovski and Yeshi Jehru (above, left). The trio take time out in a local reserve, drawing inspiration from the tranquil waters and tall timbers before bringing what they’ve learnt home to create a mindful garden of their own. It’s a perfect wind-down before the kids’ bedtime.
FRIDAY, March 21
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 The Pacific. (R) 11.00 The Newsreader. (Final, Ml, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Unforgotten. (Madl, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 3.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.30
Vines. (PG) Daisy and Louis must spend the night together. 9.20 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) 9.50 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SUNDAY
SKIN IN THE GAME
SBS, 8.30pm
Marlee Silva (pictured) is a proud Gamilaroi-Dunghutti woman, sports commentator and NRL tragic. Here, she examines how we can use the power of sport – in particular rugby league – to drive social change. Marlee is the daughter of league great Rod “Rocket” Silva and has grown up living and breathing all things NRL. She looks at how rugby league can transform lives – and how it highlights some ugly truths of modern society, especially when it comes to violence against women. Marlee talks to some of the game’s biggest names – including master coach Phil Gould, superstar Nicho Hynes, NRL Chairman Peter V’landys and NRLW player Lavinia Gould – to work out what the sport can do to be part of the solution.
MONDAY 9-1-1: LONE
This Rob Lowe (pictured) vehicle follows the action-packed lives of emergency service members in Texas. Its fifth and final season is set a year after the dramatic conclusion to series four and sees Carlos (Rafael Silva) and TK (Ronen Rubenstein) approaching their first wedding anniversary as Carlos settles into his new role as a Texas Ranger, while other comings and goings lead to movements at the station. Tonight’s episode, “Trainwrecks”, sees the team race into action when a train derailment causes multiple injuries. Meanwhile, Tommy (Gina Torres) makes a bold move in her relationship with Trevor (D.B. Woodside).
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (Ml) 8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (PG, R)
9.20 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead. (PG)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 A Body That Works. (Mals)
11.45 Sisi. (Masv, R) 1.35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (MA15+a, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Notting Hill. (1999, Mls, R) The life of a bookshop owner changes after a Hollywood celebrity enters his shop in Notting Hill while promoting her latest movie. The unlikely duo soon face all manner of obstacles to make their romance work. Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Rhys Ifans. 11.05 Suits L.A. (Ma, R)
12.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGa, R)
1.05 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 3. Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017, MA15+lv, R) A man investigates terrorist attacks. Dylan O’Brien.
12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) Presented by Sam Pang. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mdlsv, R) Celebrity guests include Dakota Johnson, Sterling K Brown, Domhnall Gleeson and Colman Domingo. 10.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
Bluey. 7.30 Shaun
7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50
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8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Pretty Little Liars. 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00
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Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters
SATURDAY, March 22
6.00 Landline. (R) Hosted by Pip Courtney.
6.30 Back Roads: Bibbulmun Track, WA. (PG, R) Rae Johnston explores WA’s Bibbulmun Track.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma) Marlon investigates the murder of his old boss.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) Vera investigates the apparent suicide of a well-known TV personality who has recently fallen from grace.
10.00 Unforgotten. (Madl, R) A new case begins for Jess and Sunny’s team.
10.50 Boat Story. (MA15+alv, R)
Two strangers discover cocaine on a boat. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Tish Tash. 5.50 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (Premiere) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Mont Saint-Michel. (PG)
8.30 Blenheim: The People Behind The Palace. Head shepherd Shaun has to intervene in a difficult birth.
9.25 Ray Martin: The Last Goodbye. (PGa, R) Ray Martin continues to plan his own funeral.
10.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Milan-San Remo.
3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Man
Who Brought Down The White House. Continued. (2017, PG) 6.55 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 9.05 The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 11.00 Mystic Pizza. (1988, M) 1pm Benjamin. (2018, M) 2.35 Diana. (2013, PG) 4.40 The Young Victoria. (2009, PG) 6.40 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 8.30 Silver Linings Playbook. (2012, M) 10.45 Sleeping Beauty. (2011, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, March 23
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Darby And Joan. (PGa)
8.15 Unforgotten. (Mals) The team investigates Gerry Cooper.
9.05 Boat Story. (MA15+av) Janet and Samuel try to find a buyer for the drugs.
10.05 MOVIE: Irresistible. (2006, Malsv, R) Susan Sarandon.
11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.55 Rage Closer. (R)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Tish Tash. 5.50 Paddington. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Ancient Greece By Train.
8.30 Skin In The Game. (Ma)
9.40 King Tut: Allies And Enemies. (PGa, R)
10.40 Franklin. (MA15+l, R)
12.25 The Burnt Half. (Mal, R)
1.50 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
2.20 How To Get Fit Fast. (R)
4.10 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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UnXplained With William Shatner. 9.55 Video Killed The Radio Star. 10.25 Late Programs.
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6am The Falcons. (2018, PG, Icelandic) 7.55 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 10.05 Argo. (2012, M) 12.30pm Emily. (2022, M) 2.50 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 4.45 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 6.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 8.30 The Big Short. (2015, M) 10.55 Ordinary Justice. (2020, M, Italian) 12.30am The Daughter. (2021, MA15+, Spanish) 2.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger’s suitcase has an unusual lining.
7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, Mav, R) A Roman general seeks revenge. Russell Crowe.
10.40 MOVIE: The Pope’s Exorcist. (2023, MA15+hv) The Pope’s chief exorcist investigates a possession. Russell Crowe, Daniel Zovatto.
12.55 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGalv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994, Mls, R) A woman leaves her small town to find romance. Toni Collette.
10.40 MOVIE: Red Dog: True Blue. (2016, PGals, R)
12.20 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)
1.10 Pointless. (PG, 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’s house is too small. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Matlock. (PGad, R) An important class-action lawsuit leads the team to investigate a sorority. Matty brings Alfie with her to work. 10.30 Elsbeth. (Mav, R) 11.30 FBI. (Masv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am MOVIE: Barbie And Stacie To The Rescue. (2024) 7.10 Children’s Programs. 1.15pm The Nanny. 2.15 MOVIE: Nanny McPhee And The Big Bang. (2010) 4.20 Young Sheldon. 5.45 MOVIE: Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. (2011) 7.30 MOVIE: Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb. (2014, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Six Days, Seven Nights. (1998, M) 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PG)
8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. (Return) A profile of the 17-year-old Aussie sprinter Gout Gout, who is on track to become the fastest man alive.
9.40 The Hunters: Mr Cruel. (Mav, R) Notorious cold cases are re-opened.
11.10 Autopsy USA: Dean Martin. (Mal)
12.10 The Bay. (Mal, R)
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9News Late.
See No Evil: Not A Social Person. (Mav)
The First 48. (Ma) 12.00 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. (R)
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6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 Australian Survivor. (PGl) Presented by Jonathan
down, the team jumps into an organised crime investigation until it is discovered that the jurors may not have been the intended targets. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Innovation Nation. 1.05 MOVIE: The Man In The Moon. (1991, PG) 3.05 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 4.05 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Fast & Furious 6. (2013, M) 12.50am Gotham. 1.45 Arrow. 2.35 Young Sheldon. 3.00 Beyblade X. 4.00 Bakugan. 4.30
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MONDAY, March 24
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (Return)
SBS World News.
7.35 Lisbon With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries.
9.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Syndrome E. (Malv)
11.50 The Night Manager. (Mals, R) 2.05 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R) 3.10 How To Get Fit Fast. (PGn, R) 4.05 Bamay. (R) 4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG)
8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) A train derailment causes multiple injuries.
9.30 Suits L.A. (M)
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGal) 12.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGas, R)
1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Married At First Sight. (Ml) 9.00 100% Footy. (M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. (Premiere, MA15+av) 11.30 First On Scene. (Ma)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Hello SA. (PG)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
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6am Morning
Programs. 8.45 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 10.35 Partly Cloudy With Sunny Spells. (2015, M, Italian) 12.25pm Silver Linings Playbook. (2012, M) 2.40 The Movie Show. 3.15 Romeo And Juliet. (2013, PG) 5.30 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 7.30 20,000 Species Of Bees. (2023, M, Spanish) 9.50 Let The River Flow. (2023, M, Norwegian) 12.10am Late Programs.
TUESDAY, March 25
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. (PGl, R) 11.00 Prisoner. (MA15+av) 12.10 Illegals. (MA15+v, R) 2.15 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
3.20 How To Get Fit Fast. (PG, R) 4.15 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 7.40 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 9.15 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 11.00 Ordinary Justice. (2020, M, Italian) 12.35pm The Big Short. (2015, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 5.35 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 7.30 Mermaids. (1990, PG) 9.35 Vampire Seeking Consenting Person. (2023, M, French) 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The Americas: The Atlantic Coast. (Premiere, PG) A look at the natural beauty of the Americas.
8.30 The Hunting Party. (M) A serial killer adopts another’s style of killing. 9.30 The Irrational. (Mav) 10.30 The Agenda Setters. 11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGals)
12.00 MOVIE: Cruel Instruction. (2022, MA15+adsv, R) 2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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WEDNESDAY, March 26
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (Return, Ml) Ten survivalists take on the wilderness.
9.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+) The SAS receives a visit from two senior generals.
10.50 SBS World News Late.
11.20 Blackwater. (MA15+ans)
12.30 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv, R)
Lila continues to hold a grudge.
3.55 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl) Hosted by Lee Mack.
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. (PGal) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Arj Barker: Comes Clean. (Mls, R)
11.10 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.10 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
2.30 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Ml) 9.00 Scrublands. (Final, MA15+lv) 10.00 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Madv, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
My Way. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News.
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 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.05 Odd Squad. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.20 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.05 Odd Squad. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Little Lunch. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Harry Potter:
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6am Vanity Fair.
Continued. (2004, PG) 8.15 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 10.15 Let The River Flow. (2023, M, Norwegian) 12.30pm 20,000 Species Of Bees. (2023, M, Spanish) 2.50 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 4.10 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 5.50 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.30 My Salinger Year. (2020, M) 9.25 Girls Will Be Girls. (2024, M, Hindi) 11.35 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, March 27
R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PGa)
8.30 Celine Dion: A Star Is Born.
9.35 Virdee. (Premiere)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Breaking Point. (Masv)
12.00 Blinded. (MA15+a, R)
1.45 Elizabeth. (PGa, R)
3.25 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
4.50 China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Football Wrap. 3.40 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Fast History Of. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Michael Collins. (1996, MA15+) 10.55 MOVIE: Snowpiercer. (2013, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 MOVIE: Meeting The Beatles In India. (2020, PG) 2.10 Planet A. 2.40 Insight. 3.40 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.40 The Fast History Of. 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. 11.00 Homicide. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am TBA. 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 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30
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6am RabbitProof Fence. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.10 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 9.05 Mermaids. (1990, PG) 11.10 Iron Sky. (2012, M) 12.50pm Dating Amber. (2020, M) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 Vanity Fair. (2004, PG) 5.40 Every Day. (2018, PG) 7.30 Stand By Me. (1986, M) 9.10 How To Have Sex. (2023, MA15+) 10.50 Shiva Baby. (2020, M) 12.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (Return, PG)
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PGa) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
10.00 The Amazing Race. (PG)
11.30 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Malv, R) 12.45 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby
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Paddling for glory
By Kim AMBROSE
