This annual celebration runs each year in August, aiming to spark interest, engagement, and participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Championing this year’s National Science Week theme, "Decoding the Universe”, was Camden Haven
(CHHS), with
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q CHHS educator Jane Gallagher and Alison Penfold, Federal Member for Lyne. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
Spearheaded by educators James Langley and Jane Gallagher, the event provided attendees with the opportunity to explore the school’s robotics lab and meet with Gemma Fowley and Trinity Perry, two Year 7 students who recently won the Open Division of the Hunter Regional RoboCup Championship.
Several key speakers shared personal insights about their learning experiences and career pathways, including Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold, Tim Polo from Port Macquarie Engineering, Curtis Gibson from AE Gibson and Sons, and Laurieton Rotary representatives Jenny Peters and John Saunders, a
former engineer.
The group next joined the main student body for a special assembly, during which Ms Penfold presented certificates to 18 members of the school's Orbispace STEM Innovation Program and announced $15,000 in Federal Government funding.
Ms Penfold acknowledged the dedication of the teaching staff at CHHS, praising them for their tireless work empowering the next generation.
“Congratulations to the 18 girls who participated in last year's Orbispace STEM Innovation program; I am delighted to present them with their certificates today,” said Ms Penfold.
“Under the 2025 Sponsorship Grants for Student Science Engagement and International Competitions, this initiative is now the recipient of $15,000 in Federal Government funding as part of the Inspiring Australia Science Engagement Program.
“However, none of this would be possible without dedicated educators like Ms Jane Gallagher, a passionate advocate for girls in STEM.
“It's fantastic to see programs like this opening doors for young Australiansespecially those who might not otherwise have these opportunities.”
the miniature Dendrobium Kingianum with vivid yellow to dark red flowers,” said Show Coordinator John Matthews.
THE Camden Haven Orchid Society will hold its Annual Spring Show on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August in the Anzac Room of the Laurieton United Services Club.
The show will be open to the public on Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday from 9.30am to 3.00pm.
Entry is $2.00, with children or students free.
“This is the season for the blooming of Australian native orchids from the large Dendrobium Speciosum (Rock Orchids) to
“Also in bloom will be Oncidium, Cymbidium and various other hybrid and species of orchids from Australia, Asian and South American heritage.”
Potting demonstrations will be held at 10.30am on both days.
A sales table for orchids, bromeliads and foliage plants will be available with growing notes for the cultivation of orchids from the coast to the hinterland.
The presentation of awards will be on Sunday at 2.30pm.
q Camden Haven Orchid Society member Tom Fletcher with a selection of plants that will be on show.
q Tim Polo from Port Macquarie Engineering. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
q Curtis Gibson from AE Gibson and Sons. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
q James Langley from CHHS. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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establishment of an Upper House inquiry to simplify the rules around building second dwellings on rural land.
The reform push was initiated by Port Macquarie Hastings councillor Mark Hornshaw, who successfully moved a motion at the June council meeting to liberalise the rules locally.
The motion passed 6–2, with only councillors Lauren Edwards and Rachel Sheppard opposed.
The matter was later taken up at state level by Libertarian MLC John Ruddick, who presented the government with an alternative model
that gives landowners greater flexibility.
Councillor Hornshaw is also a member of the Libertarian Party.
The NSW Legislative Council has since voted unanimously to establish the inquiry, which Mr Ruddick will chair.
In a rare show of unity, Labor, Liberal, Greens and Cannabis Party members all spoke in favour of reforming rules that many consider outdated and restrictive for farming families.
Councillor Hornshaw welcomed the move.
“There are around 250,000 rural properties across NSW including thousands in the
Port Macquarie-Hastings,” he said.
“I have had many people tell me they want to build a second house, either for grown children, elderly parents, farm workers or rental income.
“Allowing them the flexibility to do so will help to keep farming families on their land. It will also help to ease the housing crisis without costing the government a cent.”
He criticised the current regulations as being unnecessarily complex.
“If you want to build a dual occupancy in PMHC without subdividing the land, it has to be attached to the existing house, which is not always possible or desirable.
“If you want to build a secondary dwelling elsewhere
on the property, it must be within 100 metres of the current house, and it can only be 60 square metres or 33 percent of the size of the primary dwelling.
“Or, if you can afford it, you can build something three times the size of the old house, but not the same size.
“People are baffled by these rules.
“Older houses were often built right up near the road and power lines, but today many people want to build off grid, taking advantage of solar, wind and views.
“I cannot see any good reason to stop them.
“We just need to get the government out of the way.
“It is exciting to see a PMHC initiative like this receiving such enthusiastic support
from both government and opposition.”
For Comboyne residents
Tony and Josie Makin, who are still actively farming cattle in their mid-80s, the reform could not come soon enough.
They share their 127ha property with their daughter Adelle and her husband John, who also grows garlic on the farm.
John and Adelle have five young adult children, including two daughters studying horticulture.
“With the younger ones studying horticulture, we would love to see them taking up farming and carrying on the work,” Mrs Makin said.
“But the biggest issue will be housing for them,” she said.
“Housing affordability is a huge problem, and even if they
could afford something, there are very few houses available in Comboyne.
“Why should they have to live 45 minutes away when we have this beautiful land all around us?
“If we had the flexibility to build an additional house without having to subdivide, we could keep the family close but not living on top of each other.
“When Councillor Hornshaw told us about this proposal we were immediately thrilled, as it is something we have dreamed of for a long time as a family.”
The select committee will seek feedback from landowners across NSW in the coming months and is expected to deliver its report in February.
q Comboyne residents Tony and Josie Makin with daughters Adelle and Sofia, sonin-law John, and granddaughter Catherine.
q John Ruddick MLC, Cr Mark Hornshaw and Libertarian Party President Ross Cameron.
300 trees planted
q Volunteers from Hastings Landcare.
By Luke HADFIELD
MORE than 20 volunteers joined Hastings Landcare and local landholders on National Tree Day, planting over 300 native trees to restore habitat, boost biodiversity and create a vital wildlife corridor.
The planting took place on private land that was once a cleared paddock but is now well on its way to becoming a thriving forest.
Hastings Landcare representative Stephen
Allwood explained that the landholders were first encouraged to step back and see what nature could achieve on its own.
“We recommended the landholders leave the land and see what naturally grows first,” he said.
“The ground cover was dominated by beautiful kangaroo grass, and we could see evidence that new trees were germinating naturally.”
Over the past two years the area has regenerated naturally with more than
1000 trees establishing themselves.
The Tree Day activity was focused on filling in the gaps where natural regeneration had not occurred.
Volunteers planted a mix of native species including Grey Gum, Brush Box, Tallowwood, Wattles and Forest Oak.
These plantings will complement the natural regrowth, providing shelter and food for local wildlife in years to come.
“I loved being out on
the acreage in the morning, planting native trees, having a laugh as we worked and celebrating the last tree going into the ground,” said Ellen Ward, one of the participants.
“We met other Landcarers and even got to pat the horses over the fence in the neighbour’s yard. But the best part of tree planting is always the barbie afterwards.
“Great food combined with that feeling of doing something good for the environment.”
The project highlights the
unique opportunity private landholders have to leave a lasting legacy by regenerating native bushland.
It also shows how small-scale efforts can help counteract the broader issue of land clearing, with the latest NSW data showing more than 66,000 hectares of native vegetation were cleared in 2023.
Hastings Landcare President Peter Fitzroy said the organisation is proud to support the local community in environmental initiatives.
“Hastings Landcare works to support people caring for the environment, farmland and natural resources of our region,” he said.
“We support Landcare groups, rural landholders and the wider Hastings community, and we work to the philosophy that Landcare is for everyone and open to everyone.”
Hastings Landcare encourages anyone interested in volunteering or regenerating bushland on their property to get in touch.
q Over 300 trees were planted by the volunteers.
Ethics volunteers needed
By Luke HADFIELD
LAURIETON
Public School
(LPS) is calling on members of the community to consider stepping forward and volunteering as ethics teachers, as the school’s long-running Primary Ethics program faces a shortage.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Primary Ethics at LPS, a program that has become a much-loved part of school life since it began in 2015 under the guidance of parent April Saunders with the strong backing of the P&C.
Program volunteer and a retired principal, Ros Hodge, who has managed ethics at LPS in recent years, will step down at the end of this year.
Unless new volunteers can be recruited, the program is at risk of winding down.
Primary Ethics provides students the opportunity to explore everyday ethical questions.
“We ask the children questions and encourage their critical thinking,” Ms Hodge shared.
“We don’t tell them they’re right or wrong, we simply encourage them to explore their reasoning.”
Younger children tackle topics such as kindness, fairness and honesty, while
older students grapple with issues like cheating, punishment, homelessness, misinformation and what it means to be a good friend.
Through stories and scenarios designed for their age group, children are encouraged to ask questions, challenge ideas and practise respectful disagreement.
Teachers do not share their own opinions or tell children what to think, but instead guide discussions that help students form and support their own views.
Ms Saunders reflected on the program at LPS, telling NOTA, “I enjoyed seeing the children develop their thinking throughout each of the lessons.
“In one particular lesson, the kids had to vote on whether they thought something was right or wrong.
“After discussing the issue and listening to each other’s viewpoints, many changed their minds when asked to vote again.”
Volunteers have come from varied backgrounds, including parents, retirees and local business people.
No prior teaching experience is needed, as Primary Ethics provides full training either online or faceto-face, along with weekly
lesson scripts and ongoing support.
Training covers child protection awareness, behaviour management and facilitation skills.
Classes at Laurieton Public School are held on Friday mornings between 9-10am during term time, with class sizes ranging from 15 to 20 students.
Over the past decade, about half of the school’s students have opted into the program, a strong indication of its popularity.
Since 2015, 14 volunteers have helped deliver ethics at LPS, with most staying involved for four to five years each.
To continue the program, at least two to four new volunteers are now needed.
Primary Ethics began in NSW and is now offered in 500 schools across the state.
It has gained international recognition, including being commended by the United States Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues during Barack Obama’s presidency, which recommended ethics education from an early age. Schools in Ireland have also introduced the program, inspired by Australia’s example.
Ms Saunders said her
q Volunteer Ros Hodge believes in the importance of teaching young people about ethics.
daughter, who participated in ethics at Laurieton for six years, still reflects on the lessons today.
“She recently told me that she still thinks about some of the lessons, and continues her interest in philosophy through her high school philosophy club.”
With misinformation, scams and artificial intelligence becoming part of modern life, program leaders believe it is more important than ever for young people to be equipped with the skills to think critically.
Anyone aged 18 or over
can volunteer, with current ethics teachers ranging from young adults through to people in their 80s.
A free webinar for interested volunteers is held monthly.
For more details or to apply, visit www. primaryethics.com.au.
Have your say on foreshore plan
THE draft Lake Cathie Foreshore Master Plan Review is now on public exhibition, with residents invited to have their say.
“The draft builds on the 2018 Master Plan for this area and has been updated to reflect today’s challenges, opportunities, and aspirations for this much-loved space,” Port Macquarie-Hastings Council said in a statement.
“From improved parking and new pathways to
environmental protection and upgraded facilities, the draft plan outlines a staged vision for the future of Lake Cathie’s foreshore reserves.”
The draft plan features a continuous coastal walkway linking reserves; formalised parking; new picnic shelters, shade trees, seating and lighting; coastal protection upgrades including sea wall staging; the relocation of fitness equipment; a reading circle and community toy/book library; and more.
To learn more, attend a Council-run pop up event
on Saturday 30 August from midday to 3pm at the Lake Cathie foreshore (near the play space), or on Thursday 4 September from 3pm to 5:30pm at the Lake Cathie Community Hub at 34 Mullaway Road, Lake Cathie.
To have your say, you can complete the survey at https://haveyoursay. pmhc.nsw.gov.au/admin/ projects/draft-lake-cathieforeshore-master-plan/ survey_tools/117731.
Submissions close midnight Sunday 14 September 2025
Robotics win for dynamic duo
By Kim AMBROSE
GEM Fowley and Trinity Perry, two talented Year 7 students from Camden Haven High School (CHHS), have broken boundaries in the competitive world of robotics.
The pair secured the silverware in the Open Division of the Hunter Regional RoboCup Championship at Newcastle University on 31 July.
Competing under the alias of 'Tom and Gerry', the dynamic duo pitted their
technical expertise against the brightest young minds from across the region in the robot soccer competition, securing an emphatic 5-1 victory in the finals of the championships.
In order to compete in the RoboCup Championship, competitors and their robots must adhere to strict guidelines, such as that all robots must possess full autonomy.
In preparation, members of the CHHS Robotics Team joined forces every Thursday
and Friday afternoon after school in order to design, build and test their creations under the watchful eye of Mr James Langley, Head Maths Teacher at CHHS.
Reflecting on the triumph, Trinity expressed excitement for the upcoming state championships being held in Sydney, highlighting the collective effort of the team in securing the win.
“We felt really happy and a little crazy when we found out we won,” said Trinity.
“This was our first
competition and we didn’t know what to expect.
“But it is a win for the whole team which is pretty cool.”
Echoing this sentiment was Gem, who added, "Going into the finals was a little intimidating as the other team had the biggest robots.
“But in the end our robots got a lot of goals.
“We definitely have a lot of things to do before our next competition but Adam Patrzala, who is one of our main coders, is working on
the robots everyday and making adjustments so our robots become more efficient.
“Big thanks to him.”
Mr Langley, the visionary behind robotics at CHHS, spoke proudly of the program's history and impact on students.
“Fifteen years ago I approached John Saunders from the Laurieton Rotary organisation in regards to sponsoring the school’s robotics program,” said Mr Langley.
“The program has
been effective since day one, continuing to attract additional support from entities such as AE Gibson and Sons at Kendall and more recently Alan Taylor and Associates, soon to be renamed Port Macquarie Engineering, based in Laurieton.
"In addition, six former Camden Haven students electing to study engineering and science have received over $60,000 in scholarships from the University of New South Wales (UNSW).”
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q Gem Fowley and Trinity Perry, winners of the Open Division of the Hunter Regional RoboCup Championships.
Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
q Members of the CHHS Robotics Team at work. Photo: Kim Ambrose/ SaltyFoxFotography.
Students’ senior moment
By Kim AMBROSE
SCHOOLS across the state have experienced a peculiar phenomenon in recent weeks, reporting an unusual influx of walking canes, knitted cardigans, and grey wigs.
The occurrence appears to coincide with the 100th day of lessons for many of the state's youngest learners, with numerous schools coordinating events designed to celebrate the milestone.
Among the schools embracing this occasion was St Joseph's Primary School (SJPS) at Laurieton, where a special assembly was held on
Friday, 9 August. In preparation the Kindergarten cohort was invited to dress up as if they were 100 years old, with many students exploring their grandparents' wardrobes for inspiration.
During the assembly, Kindergarten teacher Mrs Kristan Nichols spoke about 100 days of learning, new friendships, laughter, lost hats and untied shoelaces.
“Congratulations to our Kindergarten students,” said Mrs Nichols.
“You are now 100 days brighter, 100 days taller, and definitely 100 days kinder.
“We're so proud of you.”
St Joseph’s Assistant Principal Maria Wilson also shared pride in the students' development, acknowledging the collaborative efforts of students, parents and staff.
“The children are very lucky to have two teachers and an assistant teacher in their room every morning for literacy and numeracy and we are certainly seeing the results of the hard work all the students, parents and staff put into their learning,” she said.
“We can’t wait to see what the future brings.”
q Staff and students of St Joesph’s celebrating 100 years of learning. Photo: supplied.
q Olive celebrating 100 days of big school.
q Lincoln celebrating 100 days of learning.
Baitfish abundance signals exciting times for anglers
By Kate SHELTON
ANGLERS along the Mid North Coast have found success despite a recent stretch of unpredictable weather.
Last weekend's fishing was a little slow, which might have been influenced by the seismic activity from the recent earthquake in Queensland.
It’s an interesting thought that fish may sense these tremors and go off the bite.
Offshore anglers have been particularly pleased with the fishing in the Camden Haven region.
The reefs around Mermaid Reef and
Yabbies have been a hot spot for snapper, with anglers finding great success using soft plastics and burley. In addition to the snapper, a few anglers have also managed to land some impressive longtail tuna, which have been a fun and challenging bycatch.
While drummer fishing has slowed down a bit, dedicated rock fishers are still managing to find them.
The rock ledges at Grants Head and Point Perpendicular are producing quality tailor for those targeting them.
On the breakwalls, bream have been active, especially after dark as well as
luderick before the local rainfall this week. For those fishing the beaches, Lake Cathie has been a consistent producer of bream, whiting, and flathead, with the incoming high tide being a particularly productive time.
Inside the Hastings River, luderick are holding around the southern breakwall, with anglers having the most luck with cabbage and weed as bait.
The local wharfs have been a great place to target bream, especially during evening sessions.
Mulloway have also been a welcome sight, with both lures and live baits
proving effective.
While flathead fishing has been quiet with the water temperature sitting around sixteen degrees.
Looking ahead, local anglers reported a successful trip targeting snapper in deeper waters, at depths between 60 to 80 metres.
There are also reports of large schools of baitfish, specifically slimey mackerel, in depths of 40 to 100 metres between Crescent Head and Lake Cathie.
This abundance of bait should bring in striped marlin soon, which is exciting news for game fishermen.
Presenters briefed ahead of 2WAYFM
radiothon
q Volunteer presenters gathered last Saturday for a radiothon briefing.
Donated trailer available
By Luke HADFIELD
LOCAL charity Community at 3 Inc. has received a generous donation of a camper trailer, which is now being offered to someone in genuine need of accommodation.
The trailer, valued at far more, is available for just $750, covering the cost of registration and some minor repairs that were made.
It is ready to be used by someone who needs a safe place to call home and has both
the means to tow it and somewhere to set it up.
Community at 3 Inc. emphasises that this opportunity is intended to meet a genuine housing need.
Applicants will need to demonstrate that they require accommodation, whether as a temporary shelter or as a semi-permanent home.
Anyone interested in applying can contact Theo Hazelgrove on 0419 370 076 for more information.
By Bill HARROW
PRESENTERS for 2WAYFM 103.9 have been briefed ahead of their upcoming radiothon.
Conducted by the volunteers of Hastings Community Radio, the annual fundraiser will run from Monday to Sunday, 1-7 September.
Hastings Community Radio has many keen volunteers with a solid history of supporting local community groups.
They provide up-to-date local information and a great range of music selected by each presenter.
The radiothon helps the Wauchopebased registered charity with expenses including equipment, electricity, license fees and rent.
In recent years, more than $20,000 has been raised and hopes are high for a similar if not better result.
During the week, listeners will be prompted to visit the station’s website2wayfm.com.au - to donate.
They can also call the station on 65852233 with their details.
Every donor will be eligible to enter a draw for one of several prizes donated by local businesses.
Other businesses wanting to support the radiothon are welcome to donate gift vouchers to add to those prizes.
Sunday, 7 September, will also be an Open Day, with locals invited to visit the station and its studios on the corner of Cameron and Bain streets.
Local musicians will entertain visitors and there will be a sausage sizzle and guided tours of the station.
Hastings Community Radio is an independent broadcaster.
It is a vital cog in the community and important to keep viable and on the air.
The Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce is currently conducting a survey on business activity during the July school holidays The aim is to gauge the business community’s mood and better understand how the Chamber can assist through promotions and advocacy If you would like to complete the survey, please reach out and it will be sent through to you
The Chamber is also encouraging residents to participate in Council’s Have Your Say consultation regarding the proposed location of the new regional play space Two sites are under consideration, both of which would affect the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets The Chamber is working on a response to ensure the markets remain supported and viable while this project is developed We encourage residents to have their say too it’s no longer a question of whether the markets will be impacted, but how significant that impact will be
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Nominations open for sports awards
NOMINATIONS are now open in the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards 2025. The collaborative effort between the Port Macquarie-Hastings Sporting Fund and the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise was launched on 15 August at the Port Macquarie Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC).
The awards celebrate the achievements of local athletes and the valued contribution of sporting
volunteers.
Since their inception 26 years ago, the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards have played a pivotal role in recognising and supporting the sporting endeavours of community members.
With $10,000 in prizes to be awarded, the presentation breakfast is a highlight of the community calendar, bringing people together from all age groups and covering a wide range of sports.
Sunrise Rotary President David Lane, acknowledged the significance of the awards during the launch.
“Sunrise Rotary started the Hastings Sports Awards to inspire our youth to engage in local sport by providing an opportunity to recognise the achievements of regional athletes and support them to achieve their sporting dreams,” he said.
“Sport brings us together as a community; it
promotes not only physical and mental health but also creates social connections and friendships that can last a lifetime.
“The Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards celebrate the spirit, commitment, and diversity of sporting accomplishments in our community.”
Mr Lane encouraged community members to consider nominating a local athlete or volunteer, with nominations from a wide range of sports encouraged.
The nomination period covers achievements from 1 October 2024 to 17 October 2025.
Chair of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Sporting Fund SubCommittee Cr Nik Lipovac also launched the Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship, which is a $5000 prize to help with the costs associated with competing, travelling, accommodation, and the purchase of uniforms.
"It's the 21st
anniversary of the scholarship, which has been awarded to some truly extraordinary local athletes representing 14 different sports, including those who have achieved success at international level,” he said.
“[These include] lRyley Batt (wheelchair rugby), Lauren Kitchen (cycling), Luke Meier-Smith (mountain biking) and Skyla Lange (Brazilian JiuJitsu)".
To apply for the Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship, visit pmhc. nsw.gov.au/WayneRichards-Scholarship.
The nine other awards managed by Sunrise Rotary are:
• Greenmeadows Health Centre Sportsperson of the Year
• AusSport Scoreboards
Junior Sportsperson of the Year (primary school age)
• Donovan Oates Hannaford Junior Sportsperson of the Year (high school age)
• Flower Hotels Senior
q Organisers and sponsors at the launch of the Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards; Julie Garland, David Lane, Alistair Flower, Haydn Oriti, Cr Nik Lipovac, Stewart Dowrick and Peter Vane. Photo: supplied.
Sportsperson of the Year
• Patterson First National Real Estate Junior Team of the Year (18 years and under)
• Donovan Oates Hannaford Senior Team of the Year
• Laing + Simmons Port Macquarie Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability
• Hasting Physio and Health Sporting Volunteer of the Year
• Regional Australia Bank – Excellence in Sporting Achievements (awarded at the judges’ discretion from nominees for other awards).
Nominations are open online at.sunrise-rotary. org.au/sportsawards-4/ up to midnight on Friday 17 October.
Nominations across all individual award categories will be automatically entered into the Sportsperson of the Year award sponsored by Greenmeadows Health Centre.
This year the Sports Awards Presentation Breakfast will be held at 7am on Friday 7 November at Port Panthers and is proudly sponsored by Greenmeadows Health Centre and the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise.
Apache Tiger chasing Mid North Coast Cup
By Mick MCDONALD
NORTHERN Rivers
greyhound trainer Michael Landrigan will look to secure another major win at the Taree Super Track on Saturday night 23 August, when he runs Apache Tiger in the final of the $25,000 Mid North Coast Cup.
Landrigan was successful in the $12,000 Kempsey Cup run at Taree on July 30.
Apache Tiger clocked 30.20 for the 525 metre journey on that occasion.
On 13 August, Apache Tiger was the fastest qualifier from three heats, running 30.13.
Rose Marie, trained by Joseph Scerri (30.30), and Sprightly Sian, trained by David Geall (30.33), were the other heat winners.
Other starters in the 525 metre race are: Sandave Blaze (trainer David Richardson), Yogen Bale (Wayne White), Coast Rig (Patricia Chaker), Simplicity Magic (Troy Dunn) and See Red (Merv Turner).
Flying Goddess (Leanne Goodwin) is the reserve.
Mid North Coast Greyhounds secretary manager Peter Cassar said the quality of racing in the heats should ensure the
final is a top class race.
There were starters in the heats from Sydney, the Hunter and Northern Rivers regions as well as the Mid North Coast.
This will be the only Saturday night meeting conducted by the club.
Last year’s final was run in October as the track only became operational in early September following a $6 million upgrade conducted by Greyhound Racing NSW.
This included switching from a grass racing surface to loam.
“That was the first major race we ran here,’’ Mr Cassar said.
The meeting drew a bumper crowd and the club is hoping for a similar turnout this weekend.
“The weather will play a big factor of course.
“We had a great night for the Cup last year, but that was in October. Still, we’re confident we’ll get a strong number of patrons here on August 23.”
Admission will be free and 12 races will be run.
The club is closing in on its first 12 months and Mr Cassar said 95 meetings have been run at the track.
There was an unexpected hurdle when the Taree area was hit by record flooding.
“We lost a month’s racing in May and June because of the flood.
“A whole section of the track was washed away.’’ Racing is conducted on Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings.
The Wednesday night meetings conducted in the warmer months drew big crowds.
q Apache Tiger is the favourite for Saturday night’s race. Photo: supplied.
CAMDEN HAVEN CANCER GROUP
Paddling with purpose
ORIGINATING in ancient China, dragon boating has become the fastest growing water sport in Australia.
Regattas are held worldwide at local, regional, and international levels with men’s, women’s and mixed teams.
Dragon boat paddling has also become a popular form of exercise and support for breast cancer survivors, offering fun, fitness, camaraderie and mental wellbeing.
CanSurvive is a group of breast cancer survivors and supporters who belong to Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club.
“Supporters are those closely related to someone who has, or had cancer,” CanSurvive Coordinator Wendy Edgington said.
“We get together socially and also fundraise to donate to various cancer charities as well as to locals undergoing treatment for any type of cancer.”
Some of the ways CanSurvive has given back to the community include:
- Cash donations and vouchers for special events, as well as things like groceries, fuel, school fees etc.
- Provided equipment for PalCare at Wauchope Hospital.
- Donated to charities such as Cancer
Council, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Daffodil Day and Hastings Little Wishes.
- Sponsored participants in 'Shave for a Cure' and 'Three Walks for Brain Cancer'.
Recently the group raised funds to send a young man named Bronson to the snow.
“After many months of intense treatment for childhood cancer, his one wish was to build a snowman, so the money went towards helping his wish come true,” Wendy said.
Strongly supported by the Dragon Boat Club, every third Sunday of the month is a “Pink Paddle”, when everyone wears pink.
All fees for the day are donated to CanSurvive.
If you are interested in dragon boating, Sundays are “come and try days” at the local club.
“Come along if you'd like to join us for an hour of fun in a beautiful environment,” Wendy said.
On Sunday, 7 September (Fathers Day), the group will be running the barbeque for the Laurieton Vintage Car Club’s “Show and Shine”.
“If you'd like to speak to someone about dragon boating just ask the friendly CanSurvivors serving the sausages, then check out
our boats in the cage nearby,” Wendy said. If you know of someone CanSurvive could help, or if you'd like to join the club for a paddle, you can find all the contact information on the Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club website.
q CanSurvive is a group of breast cancer survivors and supporters who belong to Camden Haven Dragon Boat Club.
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By Manny WOOD
The missing Will and the Hospital Codicil
LYDIA signed a formal will appointing her niece, Anna and her grandnephew, Marko as executors. Under that will, Anna and Marko were to share the whole of Lydia’s estate.
But when Lydia passed-away, the original will could not be found.
This gave her niece Katarina the chance to argue that Lydia must have destroyed it, intending to revoke it.
If her argument was successful, the estate would pass on intestacy, giving Katarina and other relatives a share and leaving Marko with nothing.
The twist was an unwitnessed codicil that Lydia signed shortly before her death, while she was recovering in hospital, after breaking her arm.
In that short document, she left her townhouse in Sydney to her close friends Stefan and Lena and otherwise confirmed her previous will.
Lydia explained to witnesses at the time that she did not want hospital staff to witness the codicil because she feared they might learn about her properties and treat her differently or even take advantage of her financially.
The dispute went to the Supreme Court. Katarina insisted that the missing will proved Lydia had revoked it.
Marko argued that the codicil showed Lydia’s true intentions.
The Judge reviewed the evidence.
Friends, lawyers and family all recalled Lydia saying that she wanted Marko and Anna to inherit her estate, with Stefan and Lena receiving the townhouse.
Further evidence indicated that she told her solicitor that she believed her will was still safely stored and told others to treat it as her final wishes.
Ultimately, the Court ruled there was no evidence that Lydia destroyed the will with intent to revoke it and even if she had, the codicil she made was held to have revived it.
A probate caveat lodged by Katarina and other relatives was ordered to be withdrawn and Probate over the will and the codicil was formally granted to Anna and Marko.
Thank you to Ellysha Laklem, for her assistance with this column.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
The future of regional business is in our hands
DEAR News Of The Area,
ACROSS regional Australia, business owners are voicing the same concern.
Times remain tough.
Despite growth in our population, many businesses are still struggling.
Poor weather, global unrest, uncertain economic conditions, the relentless invasion of online shopping and the unyielding negativity of media are all factors making it harder for local businesses to thrive.
But here is the paradox.
How, in a region that is clearly growing, do we still have businesses doing it tough?
The answer is that growth alone does not guarantee prosperity.
If residents are spending their dollars online or are conserving their spending, the benefit to our local businesses is lost.
The result is local business owners shouldering the pressure, watching the numbers rise around them while their own returns remain flat.
Small town businesses are more than economic drivers.
They employ us, sponsor community groups and help give our towns their character.
Losing them is not simply an economic cost but a cultural one.
Their survival cannot be left to chance.
Consumers hold enormous power.
Every time we make a choice, whether to shop online or to spend locally, we are casting a vote for the kind of town we want to live in.
Do we want vibrant streets filled with thriving businesses, or empty shopfronts that remind us of opportunities lost?
This is not about nostalgia. It is about survival.
Local businesses will not endure by standing still and neither will our communities.
Now is the time for fresh thinking, for councils and governments to cut red tape, and for communities to rally behind those who support them.
This is where we need to be honest with ourselves.
Too many are waiting for things to improve on their own.
But if we sit back, we risk watching doors close.
Business owners must continue to fight for local.
If you do not like how the table is set, then change it.
It is easy to say “I have too much on my plate, someone else should do it” but is that really fair?
Every one of us has a role to play in shaping the future of our towns.
The extinction of local business is not inevitable, but it is a real risk if we do not act.
If we want a future where our communities remain strong, connected and alive, then the responsibility is clear.
Support local. Stand up. Be part of the change.
Regards, Luke HADFIELD, President, Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce.
Roundabout roadworks
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WOULD like to draw your readers attention to the ongoing road works just south of Lake Cathie that hundreds of motorists must traverse each day at 40km/h.
This project to install a roundabout on Ocean Drive was begun last year and is about 300 metres in length.
For some absurd reason the Council in their wisdom decided to lower the road level by about a metre which has resulted in extensive earthworks even before the construction of the roundabout.
This project still is nowhere finished and to be quite frank, I cannot ever recall in all the cities I have lived, a roundabout
On theCouch
DEAR Jasminda,
My friend gave me a book for my birthday. When I started to read it this week, I noticed it had been signed by the author but addressed to her, not me!
Should I bring this up with her? It's obviously second-hand.
I'm a bit offended.
Dear Miriam,
taking almost a year to complete?
I feel sorry for the residents opposite the roundabout having to try to negotiate a way out of their homes, let alone the ambulances and the elderly living in the Manor nursing home.
Maybe someone at Council can explain why a roundabout and 300 metres of roadworks should take so long, and who bears the cost?
Perhaps they have an answer?
I cannot imagine delays of this nature happening at Port Macquarie or some other large centre?
Yours sincerely, Tony EVANS, Lake Cathie.
Miriam L.
People have very different relationships with books.
Some keep treasured books for a lifetime, carefully cataloguing them and rarely lending them.
If they do, they inscribe them with a message such as, 'Books are like friends to me. I want them to return.'
Other people couldn't care less. They are happy to share their books with anyone and if they come back again it's a bonus.
They certainly don't have a spreadsheet of books they own, where the books came from, whether or not if they were gifted, or if they received a book two years ago after standing in a tedious queue for an author signing.
The treatment of books is also a polarising topic.
There are those who keep their books in pristine condition, always using a bookmark, storing them in a bookcase away from sunlight, and giving them the reverence that the author (earning below-minimum wages to fulfil a writing dream and now having an existential crisis over AI) would appreciate.
Others are happy to read in the bath, dog-ear the pages, and spill gravy or beetroot on the pages because they eat and read concurrently.
With your friend, it seems as though her biggest flaw has been to be a bit absentminded.
Perhaps it is a very special title, one that means a lot to her, and she has had it sitting around for some time, finally deciding that you would be the perfect recipient.
For example, I have a copy of the children's book Badjelly the Witch, addressed to me and signed by Spike Milligan.
If I gifted this to a niece or nephew, their parents would hopefully recognise the significance.
Alternatively, your friend is a bit of a cheapskate, or very bad at the fine art of regifting.
Suffice to say a regifted present should be carefully checked for telltale signs such as signatures, engravings, a missing jigsaw piece, or, if perishable, a date past its use-by status.
If the book looks unread, and it's a book you will enjoy, let it go.
If you feel otherwise, you could always return the volley by letting her know it was such a good book that you insist she reads it.
Then, when she turns the cover, she will see 'To dear Belinda .... ' crossed out and replaced with 'Dear observant Miriam'.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By Suzanne MILES
TUESDAY, 12th August,
Final of The Women's Major Singles Club Championship -
Jenny Roberts V Chris Knox, with a game more ups and downs than a MerryGo-Round and never more than 2 shots in it, our new Women's Major Singles Club
KCC Men's Golf Report
By Danny LLOYD
AS THE wet, windy and wild winter continued last Thursday, 48 KCC men walked the sodden track in an ungraded stableford, sponsored by M&H MECHANICAL.
Sean Coenraad was best with 37pts from Bevan
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
17th AUGUST, 2025
In Wednesday Social Bowls, Jeff Wylie and Dennis Rothe claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Steve Hall and Dave Napper. Voucher winners were Wayne Thrussell, Sparra
Kew Country Club Women Golfers
By Robyn KING
RESULTS for the week ending Saturday 16th
Kew Ladies Bowls
By Velvanie HARTAS
TUESDAY 12th August
To the weather was kind to us as we started our first games of the Four's Championship.
The teams were Leonie Murphy, Joan Turnbull, Margaret Ashford and Maree Cini.
Champion for 2025-2026 is Jenny Roberts, winning score 25 to 24. Well done to all who competed.
Social Ladies Bowls with 36 Ladies playingRobyn Jones, Teresa Wise & Lynn Gibson/Skipwinners.
June Wilson, Ros Hancox & Dorothy Lynch/Skiprunners-up.
WEDNESDAY, 13th August, Open PairsHudson, Brad Allman and Simon Hancox on 36. With carts back on Saturday, 80 starters teed it up in stableford sponsored by PRD REAL ESTATE.
Grade winners were A-Rob Russell (42), B-Dean Myers (39) and C-Rob Devlin (39).
Jason “Convict” Witcombe took the cash in the GAREL GOLF NTP 9th ($76).
Cheers, Chicka Thompson, Adrian Hilton, Dave Napper and Terry Miles.
In the Saturday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Howard Burrows, Paul Cini and Gary Hamilton, with 2 wins and 15 ends. Runners Up were Reggie Robb, Ian Hodgkinson and Trevor Boyle, while John Hilton,
August 2025.
Another week of only one day of Women’s Golf.
Results for Saturday 16th August 2025 18 Hole competition (Stableford) - 9 players
Playing against Ida Bruno, Carol Cheers,Mary Nelson and Sue Hardwick.
Winners were Leonie Murphy, Joan Turnbull, Margaret Ashford and Maree Cini.
Second game Was Lorraine Roche, Trudi Douglas, Ruth Sinclair, Gail Merryweather.
Finals footy
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24
Visitors from Wodonga, Isabel & Graham Plemingwinners.
Ron Bol & Anna Innesrunners-up.
Men's Major Singles Club Championship Qtr. Finals -
Steve Martin def. Greg Darcy.
THURSDAY, 14th August, Men's Major Singles Club Championship Qtr. FinalsCliff Fay def. Paul
Kew Country Club Men’s Veterans Golf
By Laurie HAMILTON
RESULTS 18/08/2025
4 PERSON AMBROSE
Sponsored by Manning Hasting Electrical
80 Starters
John Smith and Carol Cheers claimed the consolation.
Voucher winners Keith Collins, Ray Pantlin, Denis Squires and Dennis Rothe.
The Semi Finals of the Club Mixed Pairs was played on Sunday, the results being: - Marg Ashford/ Mick Ashford def. Denis Squires / Ida Bruno 21-8 - Daryle Barr/
Winner: J. Hardy 34, R/ Up: M. Walton 29, 3rd: S. Ward 28(c/b)
Place getters: K.
Buckley 28, M. Dawson 27 NTP: S. Frost
Birdie: M. Walton
Against Doreen Barr, Dee Squire's, Kim Thompson, Lorraine Clarke.
Winners were Lorraine Roche, Trudi Douglas, Ruth Sinclair and Gail Merryweather.
Well done to all of you and good effort by you all.
Our social games were still played also which was enjoyed by everyone.
McNamara. Steve Smith def. Gary Knox.
Men's Social TriplesRink 16 - Ken French, David Foster & Jon Lee.
Rink 5 - Des Hancox, Alan Jackson & Charles Doyle.
Rink 10 - Brian Sloggett, John Morgan & Rob Edwards - Silver Medal.
FRIDAY, 15th August,
Winners – Charlie Hartshorne, Rob Spring, Greg Lee & Dean Myers 57.5 net.
2nd – Roger Catchpole, Gary King, Geoff Mascord & Vincent Lyons 59.25 net.
3rd – Peter House, Bob Myers, Bob Lofthouse & Peter
Doreen Barr def. Sue Hardwick/Wayne Thrussell 20-12
The Final of the Mixed Pairs will be played on Saturday 23 August 2025.
The first round of the Club Championship Fours will be played next Sunday 24 August 2025.
The Presidents Shield will be played between
LUSC Ladies Golf
By Robyn KING
TUESDAY 19th August
2025
Today was Round 1 of
Kew Ladies Bowls
By Velvanie HARTAS
TUESDAY 11th August
Was the start of our first games of the fours Championship. Team 1.Leonie Murphy,
on Friday, 16 August, the Raiders found themselves trailing 18-10 at halftime.
Scroungers & Skins Fun Day (one not to miss)Roberta Henrywinner. Anne Wilsonrunner-up.
SATURDAY, 16th
August, Morning, Ladies Social PairsRink 4 - Vera Hamilton & Lynne Watson/Skip - winners.
4th – Wayne Moir, Rob Perry, Greg Watson & Gavan Grayston 60.75 net.
5th – Craig Lobegeier, Michael Laurent, Don Furey & Ron Rolfe 61 net.
6th – Laurie Hamilton, Paul Munroe, Kevin Watts & Warren Dyer 61 net.
Kew and North Haven on 31 August 2025 at North Haven. You can nominate to be considered for this local derby by adding your name to the sheet on our Notice Board. Entries close on 22 August 2025. Monday Monthly Pairs is scheduled for the 1 September 2025. There are still a few places left,
the Championships. There were 10 players making their way around a fairly heavy course. Next week will be Round 2 of the Championships.
Winner: S. English 36
Joan Turnbull, Margaret Ashford, Maree Cini.
Defeating Ida Bruno, Carol Cheers, Mary Nelson, Sue Hardwick.
Men's Social Pairs, AfternoonRink 15 - Paul McNamara & Paul Barry. Rink 9 - Rob Edwards & Bill Olausen.
DIARY: Big Bowl Open Fours - Saturday the 13th & Sunday the 14th September, with a full card of gun players, it is one to come and watch being LCBC Premier Tournament for 2025.
Nearest to the pin 9th Hole A Grade
Steve Hoffman, B Grade
Peter Hammer, C Grade No One
10th Hole A Grade
Paul Munro, B Grade Jacob Westerhuis, C Grade Don Furey. 12th Hole, A Grade Vincent Lyons, B Grade Dean Ivanoff, C Grade Gavan Grayston.
so get your name down so you don't miss out. Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress). The Final of the Mixed Pairs will be played on Saturday, and the First Round of the Club Championship Fours will be played on Sunday.
R/Up: J. Braithwaite 41
3rd Place: P. Egan 42
Cardies’ Results: 9 ladies were present with Barbara Pole the overall winner this week.
Defeating Lorraine Clarke, Dee Squire's, Doreen Barr, Kim Thompson.
Well done to all of you and a good effort by all players. We also had our social games played which was enjoyed by all.
‘I’ in team, there were moments where the effort of individual players made a difference in Wauchope crossing the line or being stopped, with their determination inspiring the team.
“I am just so proud of the girls, they never gave up and were there for each other when needed.” Down the road at Lake
Cathie, the Raiders’ U16 Blue League Tag (LT) team is on track to replicate a successful 2024 campaign after securing a grand final spot.
Facing off against a very skilled and well-drilled Wingham Tigers team in the major semifinals
Undeterred by the scoreline the players dug deep to secure a 34-18 comeback win.
Raiders President Benny Smith expressed pride in the club's accomplishments this year.
“This year we were fortunate enough to have enough players to enter
q The Raiders’ U16 Blue League Tag team will contest a grand final. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
two Under 16s League Tag teams into the competition, with both teams filled with plenty of talent,” said Smith.
“All of the girls have made us extremely proud, with the Blue team making the tier 1 final and the Green team making the tier 2 final.
“The committee has put in a lot of effort into expanding our club and putting in the groundwork
to drum up more players.
“By the girls making the finals they are putting us out there in everyone’s face.
“Their behaviour both on and off the field is of a very high standard which is a really great look for the club.
“Good luck to the girls in their finals and hopefully it inspires some more young ladies to come and give footy a crack.”
q The celebrations begin for the Camden Haven Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
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I, JACK WRIGHT
ABC TV, 8.55pm
An outstanding ensemble drama from Unforgotten creator Chris Lang, this new series proves that where there’s a will, there’s a feuding family. It’s not long after the titular businessman (Trevor Eve) apparently commits suicide that his many wives and children begin clamouring for their share of his estate. As the bombshell contents of Jack’s recently made will bring out the worst in everyone, the saga catches the eye of DCI Hector Morgan (Harry Lloyd, pictured), who opens an investigation into Jack’s suspicious death.
FRIDAY, August 22
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Back Roads. (R)
MONDAY
THE BLOCK
NBN, 7.30pm
Keeping a secret on The Block is no mean feat – for one, the houses aren’t yet entirely enclosed spaces. But for four weeks now, Adelaide best mates Robby and Mat (pictured) have managed to keep a lid on plans for a giant hole in their backyard (slated to become a game-changing underground wine cellar). With another Domain Open for Inspection in tonight’s episode, and a clandestine cavern the size of a small home hiding in plain sight, will the “whole” truth come out, or are their fellow Blockheads too sleep-deprived to notice? Both living and dining room spaces – and a comedy roast challenge – are on this week’s agenda for the contestants, so they’d certainly be forgiven if it were the latter.
WEDNESDAY
DNA JOURNEY
SBS, 8.30pm
Newly retired Olympic champions, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean (pictured) are so legendary that there’s even a neighbourhood in their home town of Nottingham named after the pair. Having skated together for decades, the partners know almost everything there is about each other. In this UK series, they’re on a mission to discover the facts that are a mystery even to themselves – a process that will bring them closer than ever. On the trail of their most interesting relatives, they discover a pioneering unionist, a fellow sporting star and a distant cousin with more than one surprising connection to the iconic duo.
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
Quiz: Battle Of The Fuddy Duds. (PGs, R) Tom Gleeson welcomes back four returning retirees.
9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.45 Austin. (PG, R) 11.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals.
9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Malv)
11.40 The Shelter. (MA15+av, R)
1.15 Romulus. (Masv, R)
3.10 Great Irish Interiors. (R)
3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.
8.30 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998, Mlv, R) A lawyer becomes the target of a corrupt government agent after he gains possession of a valuable videotape. It appears the only chance he has to regain his former life lies with an ex-intelligence operative. Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight.
11.15 The Rookie. (Mav, R)
12.15 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Canterbury Bulldogs match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Rush Hour. (1998, Mlv, R)
Two cops team up to find a kidnap victim. Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Daniel Craig. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R)
6.00
SATURDAY, August 23
6.30 Back Roads: Forrest, Victoria. (R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Ma, R) DI Humphrey Goodman joins the police force in fiancée Martha’s hometown of Shipton Abbott.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate the death of the founder of a club for recovering heart bypass patients.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls, R) Struggling with motherhood, Essie finds a new friend in Isabelle. 10.55 Miss Austen. (Final, PG, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman. (Final, PG)
8.25 Leonardo Da Vinci. (Ma)
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PGl, R)
10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mdv, R)
1.55 Incredible Homes. (R)
3.55 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team visits Ireland’s Coney Island. 7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk. 8.35 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, Mlv, R)
A man tries to protect his family when a global cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
11.50 To Be Advised.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters. 9.35 Soccer. English Premier League. Matchweek 2. Manchester City v Tottenham. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, 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)
SUNDAY, August 24
3.40 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. (PGa, R) 4.30 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG)
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls) Isabelle’s investigation zones in on Lulu.
8.55 I, Jack Wright. (Premiere, Mlv) Family tensions erupt in the wake of a man’s suicide.
9.40 MOVIE: Sunday Too Far Away. (1975, Mlv, R) Sheep shearers get involved in a dispute. Jack Thompson. 11.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Kids Baking Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Tiddler. 5.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Rome Underground.
8.25 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors. (PGals, R)
9.35 Tulum: The Last City Of The Mayan Empire. (Ma, R)
10.35 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Maw, R)
12.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
3.35 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R)
4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
WorldWatch. 5.25 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal. (Premiere) 9.25 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 8.20 The Movie Show. 8.55 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.45 Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian) 12.40pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 4.55 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 8.30 Arcadian. (2024, M) 10.15 Un Amor. (2023, Spanish) 12.40am Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.25 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 10.05 Tudawali. (1987, M) 11.45 The Movie Show. 12.20pm The Promise. (2016, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.30 There Will Be Blood. (2007, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGl, R)
8.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Car Attack. (Madlv, R) Police investigate a hit-and-run driver.
10.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 A Killer Makes A Call. (Return, MA15+av) 11.10 The First 48. (Ma) 12.05 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Fishing Australia. (R)
Today Early News.
7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple struggle to get into the property market. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life. 9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) Gordon Ramsay investigates MacGregor’s Restaurant. 10.40 FBI: International. (Mv, R) The Fly Team heads to Belgrade. 11.35 Watson. (PGals, R) Watson takes a major ethical risk. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa. 8.30 Watson. (Mas)
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MONDAY, August 25
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.45 Contraption Masters. 9.30 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PGv) 8.20 Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG, R)
9.15 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (Mn, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (Malv) 11.35 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R) 1.40 Blackport. (Mlv, R) 2.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 3.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team hunts for a local vigilante.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) Hondo and Hicks search for Powell. 11.00 The Agenda Setters. 12.00 Gone. (MA15+v, R)
1.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Premiere, Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
7TWO
6am Another
Mother’s Son. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.50 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 10.10 There Will Be Blood. (2007, M) 1.05pm A Thousand Lines. (2022, M, German) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 5.25 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 7.30 Ignorance Is Bliss. (2017, M, Italian) 9.20 The Son. (2022, M) 11.35 My Policeman. (2022, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
TUESDAY, August 26
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (PGal, R)
11.25 The Shift. (Mal)
1.10 Everything You Love. (Mal, R)
2.15 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGav, R)
4.10 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.00 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.45 The Agenda Setters. 11.45 Autopsy USA. (MA15+a, R) 12.45 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 100% Footy. (M) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Opal
6am What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? Continued. (2021, Georgian) 8.40 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 10.45 In The Company Of Women. (2023, M, Spanish) 12.30pm The Son. (2022, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 5.40 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022, PG) 7.30 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 9.30 Unleashed. (2005, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
WEDNESDAY, August 27
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Costco Vs Supermarkets. (Premiere)
8.30 DNA Journey. (Premiere)
9.35 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Estonia. (MA15+al)
12.50 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R)
1.50 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGv, R)
3.50 24 Hours In A&E. (Ma, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00
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1.50 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.20 News. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Food That Built The World. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Letters From Iwo Jima. (2006, MA15+) 11.00 MOVIE: Chiliheads. (2021, M) 12.20am Late Programs.
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6am The Grass
Harp. (1995, PG) 8.00 The Movie Show. 8.35 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022, PG) 10.25 Ignorance Is Bliss. (2017, M, Italian) 12.15pm Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 5.25 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 7.35 Aftersun. (2022, M) 9.30 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, August 28
Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. H’lights. 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.15 Susan Calman’s Grand Day
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Bree has an unruly patient.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 Tik Tok: Top 100. (M) Celebrates the top 100 viral TikTok clips, including hilarious, shocking and spectacular moments.
10.30 Armed And Dangerous: Heists. (Mav, R) A look at Australia’s greatest bank heists.
12.00 Imposters. (Madlv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.50 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland.
9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+sv)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Dopesick. (MA15+ad, R)
11.55 Blue Lights. (Malsv, R)
1.55 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGa, R) 3.55 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 A Beginner’s Guide To Grief. 1.50 What Does Australia Really Think About… 3.00 Insight. 4.00 News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 6. 1.50am Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Golden Years. (2016, PG) 7.50 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 10.00 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) Noon Aftersun. (2022, M) 1.55 It All Began When I Met You. (2013, PG, Japanese) 3.50 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 5.35 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Argo. (2012, M) 9.55 August: Osage County. (2013, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.
9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Collision Catastrophe. (Ma)
10.30 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+adv, R)
12.30 Life. (Madv, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am
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By Kim AMBROSE
THE 2025 Group 3 Junior Rugby League finals series is well underway, with the second round of “do-ordie” action kicking off from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August.
Among the junior clubs still vying for grand final glory are the Lake Cathie Bonny Hills Raiders and the Camden Haven Eagles, with their junior girls’ teams leading the charge.
The Eagles’ under 17 girls have announced themselves as serious title contenders, overcoming a gutsy Wauchope Blues side on Sunday, 17 August.
In an intense match up which saw the lead change several times, the game culminated in a 20-20 deadlock, forcing the sides into Golden Point.
Displaying unwavering perseverance, the Eagles relentlessly attacked the Blues line, ultimately securing a decisive try to clinch victory and progress to the next round of finals.
Team captain Chloe Gaskin-Hogan, who led by example with several dynamic runs, was full of praise for her teammates.
“We knew before going into the match that the Blues would be tough opponents and they definitely made us work for the win,” said Chloe.
“Although there is no
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q The Golden Point try that sealed the win for the Eagles. Photo: Kim Ambrose/SaltyFoxFotography.
