By Sue STEPHENSON
ELEVEN-year-old Jake Everden of Bonny Hills relishes the chance to join his dad Scott on the court each week for a game of wheelchair basketball.
The North Haven Public School student is one of the able-bodied players spinning his wheels with the Port Macquarie Rollers.
“I just hopped in the wheelchair to have a go, and I found it really fun,” he told News Of The Area.
“I think it’s pretty cool that I get to play wheelchair
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basketball; it’s hard, but I think I’m getting better at it.”
The Rollers can be heard locking their wheels or screeching down the indoor courts of Port Macquarie’s PCYC every Monday during school terms between 4pm and 6pm.
Hub leader Meredith Evans said that in addition to able-bodied players like Jake, there are team members with a range of disabilities.
“We have players with spinal injuries, and mental health and neurological [problems],” she told News Of The Area.
“If I got in a chair, I'd be an amputee [player].”
The Rollers have just wrapped up their season in the Wheelchair Basketball Club League, after hosting Round 11 on Saturday 17 May.
They lost to the Coffs Harbour Stingrays but scored a win over the Newcastle Falcons.
Jake, Casey Hale and Emma McNaught of the Rollers and Allen Wilmen of the Stingrays were named the most valuable players.
The Illawarra Eagles were named the League’s statewide champions.
Meredith said the wet weather makes it a perfect time to try an indoor sport like wheelchair basketball, although for many the key issue is transport.
“There are players on the court at the moment who cannot get here because they can't drive, so they’re relying on support workers.
clubs so that we have both able-bodied people play and also people with disabilities - like reverse integration.”
The Mid North Coast has plenty of role models to inspire future players.
Port Macquarie native Ryley Batt has been described by Paralympics Australia as one of the best wheelchair rugby players in the world while Coffs Coast Paralympian Bill Latham was a standout member of the Australian Rollers at the 2024 Games in Paris.
“The opportunity is there,” Gerry said, “firstly, for people to play and have fun”.
“Secondly, if they want to represent the
region and NSW and Australia, then we're trying to provide that pathway for them.”
The Rollers encourage wheelchair users, their carers and anyone else who’d like to give the game a try, to come along to the PCYC on one of their training afternoons.
They can watch a session and even try-out one of the game chairs supplied by Wheelchair Sport NSW/ACT and the NSW Government. There is no cost to play or to use the chairs.
Meredith said the club would especially like to hear from anyone willing to volunteer their time to service the wheelchairs.
“Someone who’s got experience with bikes would be great.”
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“Then it’s about being able to keep people coming along.”
Scott Everden was diagnosed as having multiple sclerosis 20 years ago.
While he can walk and function, he technically qualifies as having a level of disability.
“In a way it’s good to encourage others who are in that grey area,” he said.
“I was invited along just to try it out by Meg McIntyre, who's a bit of a local legend, and I actually went ‘’yeah, this is kind of alright’.
“It's lots of fun and it's social, and everybody's really nice.
“I need to work on my fitness but I think it's probably improved a little bit since doing this, definitely.”
Wheelchair Basketball is considered one of Australia’s growth sports with competitions ranging from grassroots friendlies through to elite competition.
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Four-time Paralympian turned coach Gerry Hewson has been travelling throughout regional NSW to promote the five-a-side game and was courtside in Port Macquarie on Saturday to provide expert advice.
“My passion is to try and develop wheelchair basketball programs throughout the regions,” he told News Of The Area.
“What we’re trying to do is to build our
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However, a spokesperson for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has told News Of The Area that the proposed model is designed to introduce a more consistent and simplified statewide camping fee and booking system for their 365 National Park campgrounds.
“The proposal would provide consistency and equity for all visitors by linking fees to the level of services and facilities provided, and seasonal demand," they said.
According to NSW NPWS, many of the proposed changes would make camping in National Parks more affordable.
The changes include:
- Reducing camping fees during off-peak periods to encourage visitation outside the high season
- Lowering fees at locations with lower demand
- Eliminating charges for
remote or basic campsites, offering free camping options.
Where fee increases are proposed, the NPWS said these reflect CPI adjustments since 2017.
The NSW Government is also making a substantial investment in new and upgraded infrastructure.
This includes the development of over 60 new or enhanced picnic and visitor areas, as well as upgrades to more than 35 campgrounds.
My Kemp, however, believes that the proposed price hike is “nothing more than a cash grab by the Minns Labor Government,” warning it could lead to National Parks becoming exclusive spaces, only accessible to the wealthy.
A popular spot, the Point Plomer campground, has recently been upgraded and is welcoming new campers.
The NPWS spokesperson said that, “since 2016, the price for Point Plomer has been $36.90 for a family of
four. Under the proposal, the price would be $38 in low season or $65 in high season for up to six people, including four adults, with a 25 percent discount for small sites”.
When asked if the NPWS foresees an increase in fees causing a decrease in families visiting their campgrounds, the spokesperson said it was unlikely.
“The proposed fees are designed to enhance access to in-demand camping areas, advantage families sharing a campsite, whilst disincentivising booking more space than required and ghost camping.
“Camping remains an affordable way to holiday and under the proposal many fees will actually be reduced.”
To share your feedback on fairer camping fees, simpler bookings, and tackling campground issues in National Parks, visit haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/ haveyoursay.
By Lindsay HALL
THERE is only one notable release in Australian cinemas this week, though it’s likely to be on a fair few “Top 10” lists come the end of 2025.
Lilo & Stitch gets the live-action adaptation treatment from Disney.
It follows the adventures of the alien “Experiment 626” after he crashes in Hawaii and is adopted by an orphaned child and her older sister.
The original animated film had been developed
as a sort of “second-run” feature to the film that Disney had expected to be a major success in 2002, Treasure Planet.
As it turned out, that film was viewed as a disappointment while Lilo & Stitch became a phenomenal hit - a scenario that looks set to be repeated following the recent relative box-office failure of Snow White.
The director of the original film, Chris Sanders, lends his voice once again to Stitch, the impossibly strong, indestructible, ridiculously cute yet
mischievous metaphor for neuro-diverse children.
While newcomer Maia Kealoha plays Lilo, an imaginative, occasionally rebellious child who delights in the natural world while coming to terms with the loss of her parents.
This film is a surefire family night out, with hilarity, tenderness, adventure and heart that will appeal to even the cynical teens.
Plus Stitch is basically a blue Koala; as Aussies we’re obligated to support this one.
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By Pauline CAIN
NEWS Of The Area joined more than 600 delegates and another 200 observers at the Country Women’s Association’s 103rd State Conference in Wagga Wagga this week.
In a statement to media ahead of the conference, CWA of NSW president Joy Beames said, “The high number of motions delegates will be asked to vote on this year reflects the commitment from our members to their communities and the importance of highlighting issues impacting the lives of those in remote, rural and regional NSW communities”.
The theme for this year’s conference, “From isolation to innovation - the threads that bind”, aptly highlighted how women from all over NSW came together to discuss over 40 motions regarding education, health, the environment, agriculture, transport and telecommunications.
These motions ranged from calling on the state government to prioritise feral pig control, to reopening the regional seniors travel card program, to urgently calling for a review of ambulance services.
“Advocacy has always been at the heart of our association and that has
certainly come to the fore this year,” Ms Beames said.
President of the Lake Cathie-Hastings Branch Chrys Bouffler, was attending her fifth conference.
Other local delegates included President of the Bonny Hills Branch, Fran Adams.
“There is always such energy in the room, and there are so many accomplished women here,” Ms Adams said.
Both women sat down with News Of The Area during the week for a quick Q&A .
What are the biggest issues in your community?
Chrys: “Retirement
living and lifestyle resorts have seen large numbers move to the area.”
Fran: “Our area has people moving here to retire. Our ageing population is well-served and we are lucky to be living here."
How is your branch unique, demographically?
Chrys: “Our branch is small and we operate out of the Community Hall. We formed only a few years ago out of the Port Macquarie Evening Branch, which no longer exists. "
Fran: “Our community is small and we struggle as a branch with an ageing population to attract new members.”
By Sis HIGGINS
COMMUNITY support for the Hastings Cancer Trust remains strong, with tickets selling fast for two of its annual fundraising events.
The High Tea and Fashion Parade, to be held at the Port City Bowling Club on 25 May, reached full capacity with 114 guests securing tickets soon after release.
The event is expected to raise more than $5000, which will directly support cancer-related services and equipment for patients across the Camden Haven, Hastings, and Macleay regions.
Likewise, the upcoming Winter Solstice Gala Dinner at Sails Resort also sold out, attracting 220 guests and raising in excess of $40,000 for the Trust’s initiatives.
Chairperson and Medical Oncologist Dr Stephen Begbie said the Trust is “operated entirely by volunteers and without premises".
“Every cent donated goes to support our community.”
All funds raised from these events contribute to the Hastings Cancer Trust’s annual grants program, which supports local healthcare providers with
vital equipment, clinical trial assistance, and specialist training for nurses and radiation therapists.
Grant applications are reviewed by the Trust’s directors and must directly benefit cancer patients in the local region.
The Hastings Cancer Trust ensures that all funds raised remain local, providing critical support to cancer patients and healthcare providers in the region.
By Andrea FERRARI
OUTSET is a new and free opportunity created by MusicNSW to help young people on the Mid North Coast build live music careers.
Guided by inspirational music industry professionals, up to 10 young people in the region will be selected to work together as a Youth Committee to create their
own live music event.
Applications are invited from people aged 15 - 25 years, who are based in Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca, Kempsey or Port Macquarie-Hastings LGAs, and who are passionate about live music and exploring a career in the music industry.
Youth Committee applications close at 11.59pm on 1 June.
The program provides
participants with a chance to gain real-world experience and build valuable music industry connections and skills.
As part of the Youth Committee, participants get to take part in six different skill-building workshops covering everything from live music event planning, lineup curation and promotion.
By the end of the program, they will have gained practical experience working alongside professionals in audio production, lighting,
A NEW study by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) has found a significant decline in the number of young people aged 10 to 13 years found guilty of a criminal offence in NSW, following a landmark High Court of Australia decision in 2016.
The decision in the case of RP v R clarified the application of the legal principle of “doli incapax”, which presumes that children under 14 years are incapable of criminal responsibility unless proven otherwise.
The High Court's 2016 decision clarified that to rebut the presumption of
doli incapax, the prosecution must prove that the child understood their actions were seriously wrong, not merely naughty.
The judgement requires prosecutors to provide proof beyond merely showing that the child committed the offence, and that the offence was “obviously wrong”.
Following the ruling, the proportion of 10-13 year olds with a proven outcome in the NSW Children’s Court fell dramatically from 76 percent in 2015-16 to 16 percent in 2022-23.
Over the same period, the volume of 10-13 year olds charged by police has been
mostly stable.
The decline in proven outcomes was accompanied by an increase in cases where all charges are withdrawn by the prosecution, rising from 12 percent in 2015-16 to 53 percent in 2022-23.
There has also been a notable decline in guilty pleas among this age group, falling from 54 percent in 2015-16 to 14 percent in 2022-23.
The findings highlight that, despite the formal age of criminal responsibility remaining at 10 years, it is now very uncommon for a child aged under 14 to be found guilty of a crime in NSW.
Commenting on the findings BOCSAR Executive Director, Jackie Fitzgerald, said that the High Court decision appears to have made it more difficult to convict younger children.
“The trend is most evident in states such as NSW, Victoria and South Australia, which rely on a common law understanding of doli incapax,” she said.
“States which have defined doli incapax in legislation, such as Queensland, Western Australia and Tasmania, have not shown a similar decline.
“The result raises questions about how best to support vulnerable young
people who participate in crime at an early age in order to reduce future harm to themself and the community.”
Last week, following the release of BOCSAR’s findings, the NSW Government launched a review into doli incapax.
The review is being undertaken by former Supreme Court Justice, the Honourable Geoffrey Bellew SC, and former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner, Mr Jeffrey Loy.
The pair will consider how the presumption of doli incapax is applied in criminal proceedings, the impact of its operation on
photography, videography, stage management, and event coordination.
Local young artists and bands can also apply to perform at the allages event, presented in partnership with Arts Mid North Coast and MiNi (digital) concerts, which will take place at the end of August.
Applicants need a strong 30-minute live set, including at least four original songs.
For more information and to apply, visit musicnsw. com/program/outset.
options for intervention, what improvements could be made and a framework for legislation.
They will also consider how doli incapax interacts with the Young Offenders Act 1997 and the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act 2020, and other relevant matters including community safety and the interests of children.
Stakeholders including victims’ groups, local and regional communities, Aboriginal-led organisations and legal and government stakeholders will be consulted as part of the review.
They are due to report back to the Attorney General in the second half of 2025.
By Sue STEPHENSON
THE wet and chilly weather is an important reminder to consider donating a little warmth to the Hastings’ most vulnerable residents.
New and next-to-new blankets, doonas and other warm items are currently being accepted by the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West through its Winter Woollies Drive, and by Wauchope Rotary through its Winter Blanket Drive.
Both clubs are working in partnership with Sam’s Natty
Knitters and Crocheters for the Homeless, which makes handmade items for both campaigns.
Running for close to seven years, the group was founded by former NSW Carer of the Year Sheila “Sam” Openshaw.
Close to 60 members are registered, with an average of 20 women meeting at the Port Macquarie Golf Club every Monday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm, to knit, crochet and have a “natter”.
“We mainly make scarves, beanies, rugs and mittens; and some of the ladies do
jumpers,” Sam told News Of The Area.
“We knit and crochet all year round, and when Winter is over, the ladies stockpile in their own home.”
Wauchope Rotary collects their creations to add to a trestle table of donations available on the second Wednesday of the month at Bain Park, alongside the SouperVan.
The club also provides non-perishable food and hygiene kits.
The items collected by Rotary Port Macquarie
SYMPHONY orchestra
Sinfonia MNC will bring their unique and classical sounds to Camden Haven Anglican Church in June.
Sinfonia’s members come from across the Mid North Coast, including Port Macquarie, Camden Haven, Harrington, Taree, Wingham, Hallidays Point, Tuncurry and Nabiac.
Elizabeth Berry, leader of the Board of Sinfonia, said
the orchestra was formed in 1999 to “broaden community cultural life”.
“We are delighted to be returning to regional halls, to churches and their audiences,” Elizabeth said.
“Sinfonia is all about live music and in this June programme we bring our Camden Haven and Port Macquarie audiences a magic carpet ride around the world.
“Our conductor, Iain Pole,
who is local to the area, is bringing us a selection of music starting in the USA, travelling to Central Europe with a Mozart piano concerto, and Johann Strauss waltzes.
“We have the much loved Fantasia on Greensleeves by England’s Ralph Vaughan Williams, then we have the mysteries of Arabia’s Scheherazade from Rimsky Korsakov and the magnificent Finlandia hymn from Jean
West are donated to various community service organisations to distribute to those in need.
Members of the public wanting to support these campaigns can drop off items to the PCYC in Owen Street, Port Macquarie or, for Wauchope, call Debbie on 0418 298 912 to arrange drop off or pick up.
Anyone with new wool they'd like to donate for handmade items can drop into the Port Macquarie Golf Club on Monday afternoons and ask for Sam.
Sibelius.
“This will be familiar to our classical music audience.”
Conductor Iain Pole has also selected a lesser known work for the orchestra to perform, “The Odyssey of Dharmakara” by Jordan Grigg, which brings influences from ancient Tibet, Japan and China.
“Let’s go to Tibet; let’s hear the piece shimmering from the heavens,” Iain said.
Kali McLaughlin plays the bassoon and has been with Sinfonia for three years.
Her instrument plays a major role in The Odyssey of Dharmakara.
“There are some powerful chords in the bass, and I
needed to learn three extra notes for the performance, which has added to my range and extended my playing technically,” she said.
Penny Orchard has played the cello with Sinfonia for 13 years.
“This programme of destinations and travel brings the wonderful Greensleeves to the audience and has its cello moments,” she said.
“One interesting addition to the programme is The Big Country, a work composed by Jerome Moross which has a melody section played by the cellos.”
Having performed with the group for three years, Cameron Waugh currently
holds Sinfonia’s Quaver Foundation Scholarship. In this concert series Cameron is playing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No.2 on the classical piano, as he works towards finalising his university studies in music. The Quaver Foundation is a not-for-profit community association which accepts gifts from local businesses and donors to fund scholarships awarded to young musicians under 25.
Sinfonia MNC will be performing at Camden Haven Anglican Church at Lakewood on Sunday 29 June at 2pm. Tickets can be purchased from the TryBooking website.
FIFTY-SEVEN students from the Port Macquarie-Hastings region will receive financial support through the Charles Sturt Foundation Trust this year. The total value of the scholarships is $335,926.
The amount is part of the $3m awarded to students across all six CSU campuses.
Recipients in the Port
Macquarie-Hastings region were the first to be presented with their scholarships at an official ceremony on Tuesday 13 May.
Acting Director of Advancement at Charles Sturt University Ms Carly Evans said the scholarships were due to the generosity of local communities, businesses, and alumni.
“The support of these groups allows us to meet students where they arewith scholarships that reflect the diversity of experiences and aspirations across regional Australia,” she said.
“Many of our students juggle study with parttime work, travel from remote areas, or manage family responsibilities.
A PARLIAMENTARY inquiry was established on 7 May to report on the illegal tobacco trade in New South Wales.
Among a broad
the utilisation of money laundering schemes by tobacconists.
The inquiry will also explore the impact of the
protections for landlords who lease to tobacconists.
Shadow Minister for Regional Health Gurmesh Singh said the inquiry had
“Scholarships can be the difference between continuing their course or stepping away from their career aspirations.
Ms Evans said it was Charles Sturt’s regional focus which gave it a unique advantage over other educational institutions, and the scholarship ceremonies were a way to celebrate the students.
“These are not just formalities; they are powerful reminders that regional communities and passionate supporters believe in the potential of their young people and are keen to invest in their future.
“This year, we’ve seen support reach students from all walks of life - First Nations students, carers, mature-age learners, those facing financial hardship, and those pursuing research
that will directly benefit rural communities.
“The range of scholarships reflects the diversity of our student body.”
“We’ve seen recipients go on to become healthcare workers in remote towns, teachers in their local communities, and changemakers in their fields.
“That’s the power of
regional giving - its ripple effects are real and lasting.” Scholarships are open to domestic and international students studying any course at the university.
More information can be found on the university’s website.
To support a Charles Sturt student, contact the Charles Sturt Advancement office.
tobacco trade was having a “major impact” on the health and safety of regional communities while putting enormous pressure on small
seen rising crime rates as these gangs try to muscle their way onto the main streets of our cities and towns and intimidate genuine shop
compliance checks which means this criminal activity is often happening in plain sight.”
By Sue STEPHENSON
THE NSW Government’s annual street count shows the number of people sleeping rough across the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (LGA) has increased over the past 12 months.
Sixty-nine people were sleeping rough in February, up from 53 in 2024 and 43 in February 2023.
Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer said the increase was one of the largest on the Mid North Coast.
“I am meeting with the
Minister for Housing Rose Jackson to discuss the need for additional social housing, including the fast tracking of the proposed development on the corner of Gordon and Grant streets in Port Macquarie,” he said.
By comparison, numbers fell in the MidCoast LGA (from 49-27) and the traditionally high Coffs Harbour LGA (from 147 to 99), but tripled in the Nambucca Valley from 20 to 60.
Statewide, there were a record 2192 rough sleepers, an increase of 560 people since 2023.
Shadow Minister for
Homelessness Natasha Maclaren-Jones, said the numbers show the Minns Labor Government is failing society’s most vulnerable.
“The… housing and homelessness crisis just keeps getting worse,” she said.
“As winter approaches and the number of people sleeping rough increases, the Minister for Homelessness must act now and provide additional funding to support our already stretched… services across the region.”
Mrs Maclaren-Jones is also calling on the Minister to broaden the scope of reporting to encompass all types of
homelessness, including couch surfing and other forms of non-secure housing, which are not captured in the street count.
“To effectively address homelessness, we must have accurate and timely data that shows the true extent of homelessness,” Mrs MaclarenJones said.
Currently, the street count includes people living in vehicles other than motorhomes, open spaces, makeshift dwellings or public roofed spaces.
More information about the count and how it is conducted can be found at
nsw.gov.au/departments-andagencies/homes-nsw/social-
housing-resources/streetcount.
address ongoing concerns surrounding the delayed opening of the Wauchope Community Gardens, which remain in limbo.
HRA President Greg Franks said the group has persevered through years of delays, legal threats and administrative hurdles.
councillors, a new site was found on Council-owned land leased by the Scouts.
for Local Government for further investigation.
By Luke HADFIELD
THE Hastings Residents Association (HRA) has called a public meeting to
The meeting will be held at 6pm on Wednesday 28 May at the Wauchope RSL Club. It aims to update the community on the progress of the gardens and to shed light on what the HRA believes to be Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s failure to assist in opening the site over the past 18 months.
“The community has been waiting for three years for its new garden to be built and opened,” Mr Franks said.
The issue dates back to mid-2022 when the original community garden, located on privately-owned land, was closed due to the sale of the site.
With support from several
The garden group, initially backed by the Scouts, successfully secured a $225,000 NSW Government grant to establish new gardens at the site.
However, in 2023according to the HRA - the relationship between the Scouts, HRA and Council broke down.
The matter is now being referred to the NSW Minister
“Council should be giving its full support to this tremendous improvement made possible by the State Government grant and the hard work of our volunteers.”
The HRA has formally invited the Mayor, Councillors and the Member for Oxley Michael Kemp to attend the meeting.
Council was contacted for comment but did not respond in time for publication.
AFTER moving to Camden Haven from Orange in 1998 and serving the local community at the Commonwealth Bank Branch in Laurieton for the past 23 years, Anissa Hilton began a journey in martial arts that has since grown into a passion and a purpose.
What started in 2011 as a mum watching her daughter train at Mid North Coast Karate in Kew soon became something more.
“It looked like fun, but with two young kids, I didn’t think it was something I could do,” she said.
That changed in 2014 when Anissa mentioned this to instructor Shihan Peter Becroft and he responded with a simple but life-changing question: “Why can’t you?”
With his support and encouragement, Anissa stepped out of her comfort zone and onto the mat, training alongside her children in a kids’ class.
This gave her the opportunity to do something with her children and challenge herself at the same time.
Her original goal was to earn a purple belt, but with the belief and mentorship of Shihan Peter, she went far beyond what she imagined
possible.
“Shihan Peter saw the potential of what I could become long before I could even imagine it,” Anissa said.
In 2017 Anissa earned her Shodan-Ho Black Belt alongside her daughter.
Today, she is a 2nd Dan Black Belt.
Tragedy struck in 2022 with the sudden passing of Shihan Peter, the founder of Mid North Coast Karate.
Anissa knew that what Shihan Peter had built over the past 25 years was too important for the Camden Haven community to lose.
Again, she stepped out of her comfort zone and with the support of fellow Black Belts and the Goshin Ryu Karate community, began teaching and took on the responsibility of leading the club forward.
“The word Sensei means the person who takes you from the darkness into the light. A Sensei is not just an instructor,” she said.
“It’s someone who mentors, encourages, and sees potential in others before they see it in themselves and pushes them to rise and be the best they can be.”
Today, Mid North Coast Karate continues to thrive under Anissa’s leadership, offering students more than
just martial arts training.
“I am passionate about inspiring and helping my students grow. Karate teaches you confidence, respect, to be resilient, to believe in yourself, to face challenges and to keep trying even when it’s hard.
“These are pretty powerful lessons that extend far beyond martial arts and can be carried
into every aspect of life,” she said.
Anissa hopes her journey encourages others in the community to step outside their comfort zone.
“No matter how small, take the step. You might be pleasantly surprised by where it takes you and what you can achieve.”
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THE search for missing North Haven man Mark Hough had a tragic end on Saturday, as the body of the 64-year-old was discovered around 3pm.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner and a spokesperson for NSW Police stated that there were no suspicious circumstances.
The search was initiated when Police were alerted of Mr Hough’s disappearance around 5pm on Wednesday, 14 May, after attempts to reach him were unsuccessful. He had last been seen on Tuesday, 13 May in North Haven.
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By Sis HIIGGINS
LITTLE Wings is putting its helpers in the spotlight during Volunteer Appreciation Week, 19-23 May.
As a 90 percent volunteer-led organisation, Little Wings relies on the dedication of its pilots, drivers, ground crew and events team: each playing a critical role in supporting
seriously ill and injured children and their families.
The service is honouring these extraordinary individuals who keep its vital medical transport service flying.
Glenn Bridgland is one of the organisation’s longserving volunteer pilots.
“Volunteering with Little Wings is probably the most rewarding and worthy thing I’ve done in 50 years of
flying,” he said.
“Every time we fly, we’re helping someone.
“If you’re even thinking of contributing some of your time… do it!”
On the ground, volunteer driver Maroun Hasrouni is celebrating a decade of service.
Reflecting on his motivation, he said, “there’s satisfaction in doing something good for the
community and seeing the care the sick kids get, especially the ones whose families travel from very far away.
“Also, the gratitude we get from the families for offering such a worthwhile service stays with you.”
CEO Clare Pearson paid tribute to the volunteers fulfilling the Little Wings
mission.
“So many people contribute to Little Wings, from the commercial pilots that fly our planes to the drivers and events teams that ensure that every mission is conducted with such care and consistency.
“We are immensely proud to be a volunteer-led organisation, and forever
grateful for the time, talent and care that is poured into the Little Wings missions daily; ultimately easing the journey for seriously ill or injured children in regional and remote NSW, ACT and Queensland."
Little Wings encourages the broader community to celebrate its volunteers and consider joining the cause.
By Sis HIGGINS
THIS week’s dangerous weather conditions continue to impact daily life, after forcing widespread school and business closures and prompting rescues and evacuations.
Landslips at Mr Seaview blocked the Oxley Highway in both directions with the area receiving 319mm of rain just in the 24 hours to 9am Wednesday.
Rural bridges and roads have suffered extensive damage and are closed to traffic, while flights in and out of Port Macquarie Airport were cancelled.
Heavy rain and wind gusts are expected through to the end of the week.
The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) confirmed flooding stretched from the Hastings and Camden Haven river catchments to the Macleay and Nambucca and down to Gloucester and the Myall Lakes.
In Taree, the SES had carried out close to 200 rescues by the end of Wednesday, as the Manning River broke its 1929 record of six metres and spilled into the town.
“These incidents act as
floodwaters. If it’s flooded, forget it,” said SES Assistant Commissioner Dean Storey.
“The flooding continues to move quickly, so people should monitor floods and severe weather warnings.
“We ask those in the highrisk areas not to wait until it’s too late,” he said.
“Know what you will do if you do need to leave and follow the advice of the emergency services.”
SES Mid North Coast Command confirmed to News Of The Area that it was providing ongoing assistance in relation to leaking roofs, trees falling onto properties, and requests for sandbags.
Multiple government, Catholic and Independent schools either closed or moved to minimal supervision due to localised flooding and road closures.
The Wauchope and Laurieton Library branches, along with Council’s Customer Service Centres, were shut; as were all council-managed pools and 4WD beach access.
Local businesses took proactive measures, including sandbagging entrances and clearing drains.
On social media, residents shared their experiences.
Some read:
“We’ve got water coming in through the back door
and can’t leave the house. The paddocks are already underwater.”
“No buses this morning –school rang to say not to send the kids in.”
“The roads are like rivers; it’s unlike anything I’ve seen before.”
“Our backyard is completely submerged, and we’re worried about the rising water levels.”
With more rain forecast into the weekend, the SES warns that localised flooding, falling branches, and blocked roads will remain serious hazards.
Assistant Commissioner Storey said the SES remains well-prepared to respond to this multi-day weather event.
“We have additional flood rescue teams, aviation assets and volunteers positioned to respond to any requests for assistance.”
For emergency advice
- Download the Hazards Near Me app: nsw.gov.au/ emergency/hazards-nearme-app.
- Road closure information can be found at the Live Traffic app and website livetraffic.com/.
Follow local SES units: NSW SES Port Macquarie,
- Tune in to ABC Local Radio: 95.5 FM for the latest regional emergency updates.
- In emergencies, call NSW SES on 132 500.
- Call Triple Zero (000) for
life-threatening situations.
For schools
- NSW public school closures: education.nsw. gov.au/schooling/schooloperational-status.
- Catholic school updates: csnsw.catholic.edu. au/school-management/ emergency-management.
- Check your child’s school’s Facebook Page.
NESTLED in the heart of Camden Haven, Laurieton Family Jewellers has long been a shining light in our community, offering beautiful, hand-selected pieces that mark life’s most meaningful moments.
Whether you’re celebrating love, honouring a milestone, or simply indulging in something special for yourself, Laurieton Family Jewellers brings decades of expertise, personalised service, and a genuine passion for jewellery to every customer who walks through their door.
Proudly locally owned and operated, the jewellers are known not only for their elegant range, but also for the kind of customer service that keeps locals coming back time and time again.
At Laurieton Family Jewellers, it’s not just about sparkle - it’s about connection.
Every piece comes with care, honesty, and the warmth of a true family business.
Pop in today and experience the personal touch that sets them apart.
Whether you’re choosing a gift or simply browsing for inspiration, the team at Laurieton Family Jewellers will help you find the perfect piece to cherish forever.
By Manny WOOD
PETER and Penny have a daughter, Diane and a son, Daniel.
Peter and Penny purchase a home in which to live with Daniel.
The property is registered in Daniel’s name.
Later, Daniel moves-out and Peter and Penny continue to reside in the property.
Peter and Penny enter into a Deed with Daniel to the effect that the property shall be “deemed” to be theirs, provided that they are responsible for the mortgage and the outgoings and that they leave the property to Daniel in their wills. It is also agreed that Peter and Penny will not change their wills without Daniel’s consent, under a “mutual wills testamentary contract”.
Decades later, Peter passes-away and Diane moves into the property to care for Penny.
Penny changes her will, without Daniel’s consent and grants Diane the right to reside in the property for life, but if it is sold, Diane is to receive three-quarters of the proceeds of sale and Daniel, the remaining quarter.
When Penny passes-away years later and Daniel discovers that she had changed her will, a dispute arises with Diane. At this point, the property is valued at $2 million.
Daniel commences proceedings in the Supreme Court, to enforce the testamentary contract.
Diane says that even if the testamentary contract is upheld, she should receive sufficient funds to purchase another home, by way of a “family provision claim”.
Her claim is based on her demonstrating financial need and is bolstered by the fact that she lived with Penny and provided her with care for many years.
The Court examines the circumstances surrounding the execution of the testamentary contract and rules that its terms are binding and as a result, Daniel is entitled to enforce the agreement against Penny’s estate.
However, the Court accepts that Diane’s family provision claim allows it to award her with additional provision in spite of the terms of the contract and orders her to receive $1.5 million to purchase a property on the basis that upon her death, the property passes to Daniel.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
By Kate SHELTON
WITH recent weather significantly impacting local fishing, I wanted to share insights into one of my favourite angling passions deep dropping.
The Mid North Coast offers some of Australia's premier deep drop locations.
This technique, long utilised by commercial fishers, targets species found in depths of up to 600 metres.
I still recall, as a kid, watching commercial boats return with fish bigger than me, fuelling a dream to one day catch such huge fish.
Fishing at these extreme depths demands skill and most commonly the use of electric reels.
Thankfully, advancements in technology have made these reels more accessible and affordable for recreational anglers.
On the Mid North Coast common catches include blue-eye trevalla, bass groper, bar cod, hapuka and kingfish.
These fish are renowned for their exceptional taste and can easily exceed 50 kilograms making an electric reel an invaluable tool.
Now, I know some might argue that using electric reels is "cheating”, but deep drop fishing involves considerable skill.
Hitting a fishing mark the size of a caravan in over 400 metres of water, especially with challenging currents and wind, presents a true test of an angler's ability.
My own journey into deep drop fishing began nearly a decade ago with a local commercial fisher and I've been hooked ever since.
While I previously owned a Miya Epoch, I found them a bit slow for my liking.
I now rely on two Shimano Beastmaster 9000s which I can't fault.
These reels have consistently hauled in fish up to 40 kilograms and have proven incredibly durable.
In fact, my partner and I started making deep drop rigs for local anglers and they've become so popular that we now sell them in local fishing tackle shops.
Local Fishing Update
Fishing across the region has been significantly impacted over the past week due to torrential rainfall and widespread flooding.
The continuous downpour which has unfortunately persisted for the last 10 weeks has severely limited angling opportunities.
We're all hoping for a quick clearing of
DEAR Jasminda,
THE other night, my brother-in-law invited himself over for dinner. However, I had not prepared enough for him (as he was unannounced), and he got annoyed and left. Now he won’t reply to either my husband's or my messages.
How do you suggest I go about this?
Normine B
Dear Normine,
I'm picking up some pretty serious psycho vibes from your conundrum.
Normine B? Is there a Norman in the family? Is your surname Bates?
Does he have a penchant for taxidermy and/or a mother in the attic?
I am not here to judge, though, Normine.
So let's turn to your question and address the facts.
Your brother-in-law arrived unannounced.
the weather so that fishing can resume as normal.
Offshore fishing has been very quiet due to the challenging weather.
While a few keen anglers ventured out last Saturday, initial reports are still pending.
As the weather improves, snapper fishing is expected to be a primary focus, while mackerel fishing may be more variable.
A comprehensive offshore update will be provided next week once conditions have fully cleared.
Anglers planning to head offshore are strongly advised to remain vigilant for floating debris, such as logs, which pose a significant safety risk to vessels.
In the Hastings, despite the challenging conditions, the influx of freshwater has triggered a mulloway fishing frenzy along the local breakwalls and beaches.
The northern breakwall of the Hastings River has been a hotspot, attracting numerous anglers.
While the southern breakwall and the coal wharf also saw some mulloway catches, the northern breakwall consistently yielded the best results.
As the floodwaters recede and debris clears, we anticipate a surge in mud crab activity in the lower reaches of the Hastings, as they are typically pushed towards the river entrance during heavy rain.
The Camden Haven has seen a similar increase in river activity, with reports indicating mulloway preying on mullet near the breakwalls, and some successful catches made using live bait.
Off the rocks, particularly around the southern ledges of Dunbogan and Crowdy, anglers have successfully targeted drummer.
On the beaches, bream and tailor have been reported around Lake Cathie, offering consistent action for shore-based anglers.
Further north, in the Macleay River, a surge in bream activity is anticipated as the system begins to clear.
Mullet gut and strip baits are recommended, while those who prefer lures may find success with soft vibes and plastics fished in deeper sections.
Offshore activity has been limited here too due to the recent weather, but anglers are expected to resume trips this week, eager to see what the ocean will bring.
This in itself could be normal or aggravating depending on whether you are a social creature or an introvert who likes to get mentally (and in this case gustatorily) prepared for visitors.
When you are not expecting dropin guests, dinner plans can range from Weetbix (with hot or cold milk as desired) to a toasted sandwich, to a menopausal breakdown where you tell your family you are retiring to the bedroom with a box of Ferrero Rochers and (after devoting the past 30 years to meals on the table) they can eat bread and pullet under the table for all you care.
But I digress.
Arriving unannounced for dinner is not acceptable behaviour for anyone, even a relative.
People need to give a bit of notice.
Let's turn to the next piece of information.
You have not indicated how your brother-in-law showed his annoyance.
Did he storm out, his solitary Jatz cracker left untouched?
Did he reverse aggressively down the driveway (narrowly avoiding Maestro, the family dog)?
The evidence is very light on here, Normine.
May I suggest you are drawing connections when they may not exist.
What concerns me most, is that he is not replying to either of you.
I have a vision of your brother-inlaw (aka the unnamed protagonist) driving off (in his 1957 Ford Custom) in the pelting rain. Feeling faint (now is not the time for regret, Normine), and too tired and dejected to continue (Bernard Herrmann's musical score in the background), he pulls into a shadylooking motel (coincidentally owned by your brother) who suggests a simple cheese and ham sandwich in the parlor. Normine, I suggest you hire a private investigator (perhaps one named Arbogast) to see what on earth is going on here.
Let me know how it all goes.
I will await (eating popcorn) with (Norman-Bated) breath.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
ARTS Mid North Coast has announced the launch of a series of MiNi (digital) Concerts, as a celebration of the incredible musical talent emerging from the region.
Delivered in partnership with MusicNSW, MiNi (digital) Concerts is an online music series that offers local artists both a platform to reach wider audiences and a professional development opportunity to support their career growth.
This year’s lineup features a standout selection of Mid North Coast artists: Apocalypse Joe and the Coyote, Bahi, EMIR, Hannah Harlen, Jason Lowe, Jumbaal Dreamin’, Katie & Memo, Pam Hata, and Santa Taranta Trio.
From electric blues to jazz, folk to contemporary
Indigenous sounds, each performance highlights the rich mix of styles and the creative energy shaping the Mid North Coast’s vibrant music scene.
Filmed at the Bowraville Theatre and the Never Never Mind in Dorrigo, each act performed a live set of original songs and took part in interviews offering a deeper insight into their practice.
Artists received professional photography and filmed content to enhance their press kits and boost their digital presence and took part in an exclusive professional development program delivered by MusicNSW.
“As a home-grown project, we’re especially proud to have worked with
an all-local production team: Brad Collins and Josh Matheson on production, Kate Atkinson on photography, Mikk on interviews, and project
coordination by Sara Jayne Prince,” said Arts Mid North Coast Executive Director Olivia Parker.
“Thank you also to our partners and friends
By Bill HARROW
MIDCOAST Community Theatre brought Shakespeare’s “The Comedy of Errors” to life at Taree Universities Campus on Friday 16 May.
“My love of Shakespeare began in 1993 while studying Othello and I continued studying him at university in literature and acting studies,” said Director and Producer Catherine Watson.
“I also played The Abbess
and Merchant One in a production of The Comedy of Errors in Sydney directed by Lex Marinos.”
Stand out performances from the cast on Friday night included Tyler Blake as Antipholus of Ephusus and
Kaylan O’Keefe as Antipholus of Syracuse.
The mother and daughter team of Amy Ferry and Charlee Bournes played Dromio of Syracuse and Dromio of Ephesus, gracing the stage together for the first time.
Bec Nolan delivered another outstanding performance as the father of two sets of twins, and her riveting prologue set the scene for the action to come.
Having loved the stage since the age of six, Bec has recently returned to her passion after a break.
“I really enjoyed the role of playing a man as it stretched my acting capability,” Bec told NOTA.
“I absolutely adore theatre, and it is everything to me.”
Details of future shows can be found on the MidCoast Community Theatre Facebook page.
at MusicNSW and Arts Northern Rivers.
“This team brought the series to life with creative direction, technical excellence, and a shared
commitment to spotlighting the artistic voices of our region.”
All videos went live on 4 May on the Arts Mid North Coast website.
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is harnessing the power of drones to enhance fisheries compliance operations
DPIRD Director Fisheries Compliance Mika Malkki said fisheries officers are responsible for monitoring the vast coastline and inland lakes and rivers across NSW and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are proving to be a game changer, providing real-time monitoring and surveillance capabilities from distant vantage points.
“The drones can effortlessly reach remote areas, capturing vital images and data more efficiently,
by not having to deploy major assets like vessels or physically covering ground,” said Mr Malkki.
“Equipped with cameras and sensors, these drones deliver real-time information on illegal fishing activities and environmental damage.
“Drones also play a crucial role in regulating commercial fishing providing increased monitoring capacity of remote activities.”
Mr Malkki said that UAV’s are able to provide Fisheries Officers with critical and
timely evidence in many cases compared to traditional methodologies,which is essential for compliance operations and investigations.
“UAV technology has proven its effectiveness in the recent apprehension of a 51 year old male on the banks of the Hunter River, who was found in possession of a 70 metre length of commercial fishing net and 38 crab traps alleged to have been used unlawfully in the waters adjacent,” Mr Malkki
said.
“This rapidly evolving technology provided Fisheries Officers with the enhanced ability to undertake surveillance from a safe distance and determine a strategic compliance approach prior to apprehension.
“They also assist in the assessment of the health of marine ecosystems by enabling our teams to survey mangroves and salt marshes, allowing us to better understand the impacts
of harmful activities like clearing and dredging of key fish habitats.
“Recent drone flights uncovered illegal seawall constructions and damage to seagrass habitats, identifying unauthorized work not approved by Fisheries or the council.”
The public are encouraged to report suspected illegal fishing activity to the Fishers Watch line on 1800 043 536 or online at: bit.ly/38lU4OB.
By Sis HIGGINS
THE Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) has welcomed the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope, who will now be known as Pope Leo XIV.
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, President of the ACBC, extended his congratulations on behalf of the Church in Australia.
“The Catholic Church in Australia assures Pope Leo XIV of our prayers, loyalty, and joyful anticipation of his spiritual leadership.
“May his pontificate be marked by peace, unity, and a deepening of the Gospel message throughout the world.”
Archbishop Costelloe said the new pontiff brings
a rare combination of global understanding and deeprooted spirituality.
“He will be warmly welcomed by the Church in Latin America, as Pope Francis was, by the Church in the United States, from where he comes, from the Englishspeaking world as a native English speaker, and from the whole Church as a man of God steeped in the rich spirituality of his Augustinian Religious Order.”
Bishop Greg Homeming OCD, from the Catholic Diocese of Lismore, which includes the Mid North Coast region, described the election as a profoundly joyful moment for Catholics and people of goodwill across Australia and the world.
"The election of Pope Leo XIV is a time of great joy for
Catholics all over Australia, and indeed for well-meaning people throughout the world,” he said.
"We have a new Father who gives us good reason to look to the future with confidence and hope.
“I believe this man, chosen by the Holy Spirit, will be the Pope needed in these difficult times.”
Pope Leo XIV, in his first address from the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, offered a message of peace.
“Peace be with all of you,” he proclaimed, urging the faithful to “move forward, without fear, united, hand in hand with God and with each other.”
Archbishop Costelloe will travel to Rome for the papal installation, representing the Australian Catholic community.
He is the first Americanborn Pope.
Choosing the name Leo XIV evokes a legacy of strength and renewal in service to the global Church.
- Born: September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois.
- Religious Order: Augustinian Order (OSA). He took his solemn vows in 1981.
- Ordained: Priesthood in 1982.
- Academic Background: Theology Diploma, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. Licentiate and Doctorate in Canon Law, Pontifical
University of St Thomas Aquinas (Rome).
- Missionary and later bishop in Peru.
- Twice elected Prior General of the Augustinians.
- Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.
- President of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America
By Kim AMBROSE
KENDALL Tennis Club
celebrated the successful completion of its Junior Summer Friday competition on 16 May.
The competition is divided into three divisions
Orange Ball winners included Summer Randall, Braith Salter and Bonnie Vial.
Maddie Elliott, Bob Vial, and Flint Wallace emerged as champions in the Green Ball competition, and Marley
- Orange Ball, Green Ball and A Grade - using the Coloured Ball Rating (CBR Rating) system introduced by Tennis Australia in 2023. Each colour represents a different level, ensuring all participate in level-based opportunities, especially in competitive play environments.
Riley
Declan Dollery was the Most Improved in Orange Ball while Jack Elliott took the honour for A Grade.
Sportsmanship awards were given to Lockie Neilson in Green Ball and Ethan Neilson in A Grade.
Club President Wendy
Hudson said the competition featured “closely contested games across all grades”.
“In A Grade there were several tied sets, with several games relying on a count back to eventually identify a winner.”
Beyond the competitive aspect, the club also offers coaching sessions overseen by Wendy and Rhyan Hudson.
“Apart from our weekly competitions we also offer expert tennis coaching,” Wendy said.
“We have been extremely fortunate with the weather, however having a selection of all weather court surfaces certainly helps with comp night and training facilities."
By Kim AMBROSE
NATIONAL Champion Estella Sonter was only six-years-old when she began her journey into the world of horse riding.
She used her family’s move from Port Macquarie to Wauchope as the catalyst for convincing her parents that riding lessons were not just a luxury but a necessary
pursuit.
Little did her family realise that once Estella climbed into the saddle there would be no turning back.
Her unwavering passion and dedication has resulted in her tying-down several riding accolades.
The now almost 14-yearold’s recent accomplishments include the Hastings
Performance and Quarter Horse Association (HPAQHA) Belt Buckle series, and being named the Youth Intermediate National Champion at the National Ranch Horse Association of Australia (RHAA) competition, held at Scone.
Reflecting on her success, Estella expressed her excitement at winning the youth championships and the encouragement she receives from her riding coach Lara Coventry-Cox.
“I was so excited when I won the youth championships,” she said, “it was actually my first big show.”
“I saw the competition and saw how close it was.
“So Lara and I decided that I should just do it, as we both thought I was ready.”
partnership between the rider and their horse.
Judges evaluate and score not only the skill level and versatility of the rider but the partnership between the rider and their horse across various disciplines such as Ranch Rail, Ranch Conformation, Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Pleasure and Ranch Reining.
To secure a Belt Buckle Championship, competitors must compete in a minimum of six categories, winning at least three of their events.
At the Youth Intermediate division in Scone, Estella emerged victorious in three out of her six events - Ranch Rail, Ranch Trail and Ranch Pleasure - solidifying her place on the podium at the National Championship.
Champion and placed 6th, 4th and 3rd in four of her six events.
received from her family and friends, highlighting the profound influence of her coach Lara.
Despite her remarkable success on the Ranch Horse circuit, Estella remains humble.
“Riding is my passion and without it I wouldn’t know what else to do.
By Kim AMBROSE.
LAURIETON Public
School student Larni Hardy has achieved a personal goal after swimming at the state level.
Larni took to the pool in April for the prestigious NSW Primary School Sports Association (NSWPSSA) State Swimming Championships, held at the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.
Larni secured her spot in the North Coast team for the championships after competing at the zone carnival at Kempsey, where she achieved a personal best (PB) time and a third place finish in the Junior Girls Individual Medley event.
The medley race is infamous for its challenging nature, encompassing four different stroke styles.
Swimmers dive straight into Butterfly after leaving the blocks, transition to Backstroke once hitting the wall, followed by Breaststroke and concluding with Freestyle.
Larni said competing at the state level was a long-held goal.
“I came 28th out of
Estella also participated in the Intermediate Horse and Rider Championship, which is a senior competition.
She was a Reserve
She attributes her achievements to the unwavering support she has
“And without Lara’s lessons I wouldn’t be the rider I am today.”
37 competitors (at the state championships) but what I am really proud about is making it to state.
“Last year I really wanted to make it to state.
“I was so close but I just didn't
make it, but this year I did.”
She said she was “so proud” when she told her mum about her selection.
“This year I have been training once a week at Laurieton Pool with
AS wet weather continues to hammer the Port MacquarieHastings region, Council has offered information on what to expect in regards to sports field closures.
For all training, competition and school sport, from Monday to
Friday inclusive, Council will determine whether sports fields shall be closed due to the effects of wet weather and current field conditions.
Inspections will be completed before 2pm daily (Monday to Friday) and updated on Council’s
In the world of Ranch Horse competitions, a strong emphasis is placed on the website.
“Although the sports field is deemed open by Council, user groups have a duty of care and responsibility to inspect grounds for suitable play,” a Port Macquarie-Hastings Council spokesperson said.
my coach Ann Pilkie each Thursday and I can’t wait to see what I achieve next year.”
Laurieton Public School
principal Grant Timmins said the school community is “extremely
Fields deemed closed on a Friday will remain closed for the weekend.
Fields deemed open on a Friday are then the responsibility of the user group to assess for the suitability of play.
“Any damage caused due to play in wet weather will be invoiced back to the user group,” the spokesperson
proud of Larni’s fantastic swimming result”.
“She is a wonderful ambassador for our school,” he said.
said. Updated information on sports field closures is available on Council’s website.
Fields closed Monday to Friday will not be inspected before 1pm the following day, so are therefore still deemed closed until the website is updated.
“User groups must
review Council’s website in the event of wet weather to confirm if Council has closed the field/facility.
“The website will be regarded as the standard medium for field closures.
“Where a field closure sign is contradictory to the website, the website will take precedence.”
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By Suzanne MILES
WELL done to Lorraine Gentles and her team of ladies putting together The Big Afternoon Tea raising $3650.00 for the Hastings Cancer Trust - how good was that.
Wednesday, 14th May, Open Pairs -
By Danny LLOYED
CLEARLY best on the day was Greg Lee (38) and Warren Dyer (35).
Greg Lee also teamed with Kevin Watts to win the two ball with 72.
In similar conditions on Saturday it was stableford again, sponsored by T Bone Premium Meats.
Greg Prosper (Wingham GC) was best with 39 from Marcus Leslie on 38.
Garel Golf’s NTP on the 9th was won by Brian Jenner.
Terry McDermott & Mate def.
Ian & Veronica Parker.
Round 1 Major/Minor 3 Bowl Pairs Club Championship -
B. Young & P. McNamara def. D.
Begley & B. Pearce
M. Davies & S. Cameron def. M.
Cassidy & C. Taylor.
Thursday,15th May, Men's Social Triples -
Rink 18 - Roger Miles, Graham Fairburn & Brian Pearce
By Andrew RICHARDS
18th MAY, 2025
In Wednesday Social Bowls Frank Raczka and Phil Collins claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Denis Squires and Steve McGregor. Voucher winners were Ian Hodgkinson, Frank Raczka, Gary Gleeson, John Smith, Mick Ashford and Ian Poole.
The Friday Jackpot, once again, failed to be drawn with the big pot now sitting at $644. The Rink Winners were Reggie Robb, Ian Hodgkinson and Dean Gemmell. The Runners Up were John Smith,
Rink 17 - Jon Lee, Terry
McDermott & Jim McGill
Rink 9 - Silver Medal - John Myers, Charles Doyle & Des Hancox.
Round 1 Major/Minor 3 Bowl
Pairs Club Championship -
G. Williams & G. Martin def. R.
Chytra & P. Barry
Friday, 16th May, Scroungers & Skins Fun DayLynn Watson - winner & Vera
Jeff Nichols and Ian Orr. Voucher Winners were Doreen Barr, Terry Miles, Jean Donald and Wayne Thrussell.
Saturday saw the semi finals of the Mens Minor Singles being played, the results being:
- Brett Irwin def. Bob Clark 25-9
- Viv Gunter def. Dave Harvey 25-23
The stage was set for a great Final between Brett Irwin and Viv Gunter, with a good crowd seeing a closely fought contest. In a game where the lead changed constantly, Brett Irwin held off Viv Gunter to win 25-21. Congratulations Brett, for a great series, with
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the program was delivered on the day under the guidance of NRL Game Development Officer
Shane Hulands.
Camden Haven Eagles
President Jarryd ‘Kiwi’ Gaskin said the day was a key step in the transition from league tag to tackle footy.
“Today is about the U7 players in the Group 3 catchment learning how to tackle safety,” said Kiwi.
“In the morning three different tackle sessions were held and once teams had completed their block, organised by NRL Development Officer Shane Hulands, they could step out onto the field and play.
“For the rest of the season the U7 teams will now move on from league tag and be able to enjoy playing tackle footy.”
Kiwi also acknowledged the committee members and volunteers who donated their time to support the event.
“Days like today don’t happen without a small army of volunteers giving up their time and at the Camden Haven Eagles this is what we are all about.”
TackleReady participant Oliver Kilby described the day as “very good and a lot of fun”.
“I got to score lots of tries and play a lot of games with my footy friends,” he said.
Another young player, Hunter Smith, said “being able to tackle was the best”.
“I loved it and I can't wait to play our next game,” he said.
Hamilton - runner-up.
Saturday, 17th May Morning, Final Mixed Fours Club ChampionshipDenis Begley, Pam Begley, Anne Wilson & Steve Philp def. Gary Knox, Ros Hancox as sub Chris Knox & Ted Jobson. Club Champions 2025 Team Philp.
Ladies Social Bowls Lucky RinksRink 9 - Anna Innes, Lyn
commiserations going to Viv, missing out but putting up a great contest.
The draw for the Club Championship Triples, commencing on Saturday 31st May 2025, has now been finalised. The draw is on the Notice Board in our Club House, and is also included on our website kew.bowls.com.au
Our Travelling Bowlers visit Foster on Sunday 25th May 2025. Meet at the Club at 8:00 am for car pooling.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Saturday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress).
Gibson & Roberta Henry - winners.
Rink 10 - Fiona Brassey, Anne Constantine & Jenny Hayward - runners-up.
Saturday, 17th May Afternoon, Men's Social Pairs -
Rink 19 - Barry Davies & Bill Olausen
Rink 15 - Terry McHugh & Gary Douglas also Paul Dewson & John Fuller - 15 shots all.
MEMO: Club Fees are now due.
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert “lambey” Lamb aged 77, born 08th of July 1948 and passing away peacefully on 17th of May 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at 16 Lake Street, Laurieton on the 2nd of June 2025 at 10.30am, with the opportunity to share some stories and memories at the Laurieton LUSC shortly afterwards. You left a lasting impact on everyone you met. May your soul be at rest. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.
CAMDEN HAVEN SLSC AGM Sunday 15th June 1pm at Camden Haven SLSC. Nominations to info@ camdenhavenslsc. com.au by no later than Friday 13th June
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Where: Anzac Room, LUSC Time: 10:00am
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FRIDAY
ABC TV, 8.30pm
A will-they/won’t-they romance hidden beneath layers of criminal intrigue and forensic examination, this psychological thriller based on the Welsh series Cleddau is not your average crime series. It follows the hunt for a killer whose modus operandi echoes that of the fictional Heart Knot murders, a crime which detectives (and former lovers) Ffion Lloyd (Elen Rhys) and Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington, pictured, with Rhys) thought they solved 12 years ago. Amid locals’ fears of a copycat killer, Lloyd is called back to Pembroke Dock, the seaside town she left behind to solve the case.
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.10 Bergerac. (Mal, R) 12.00 News. 1.00
Of Fires. (Malv, R) 2.00
(R) 3.00 House Of
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 The One That Got Away. (Premiere, Mal) Two detectives hunt a killer.
9.25 Gruen. (R) The team solves the mystery of the new KFC logo.
10.00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R)
10.30 Big Boys. (MA15+l, R)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R)
12.00 Mayfair Witches. (Mal, R)
12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
NBN, 7.30pm
If you’ve found yourself calling out the answers to this competitive quiz show so loudly that you can’t hear the actual contestants, you’re not alone. What started as 81 Aussies standing on a grid of trivia topics is now just nine clever contenders hoping to defend their territory, conquer their neighbours’ tiles and claim the entire board for themselves. Can one of the (unfortunately titled) ‘whales’ hold onto their majority stake? Or will an underdog seize their chance to take over? Host Rodger Corser (right) oversees as the final nine battle it out for the last time. Only one can wipe the floor with their competition and claim the $200,000 grand prize. Let’s duel!
TUESDAY
(R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 12. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 2.00 House Of Wellness. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: Call Me Kate. (2023, PGa, R)
9.05 Snowdon & Margaret: A Scandalous Affair. (PGa, R)
10.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R)
12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mlv, R)
2.00 The Head. (Malsv, R)
3.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan 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 House Of Wellness. (PGas) A team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates share insights and experiences to highlight living well.
9.30 MOVIE: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003, Ml, R) A divorcée heads to Tuscany. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh.
11.50 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa, R) Farmer Tom meets families in home town visits.
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
ABC FAMILY, 8.40pm
A cinematographer on David Attenborough’s Planet Earth documentaries as well as a National Geographic explorer, adventurer and wildlife
filmmaker Bertie Gregory has fit an incredible amount of experience into his 32 years. For his second standalone series, Gregory braves sub-zero seas, climbs snow-capped mountains and sleeps suspended in mid-air to bring the daily lives of extraordinary animals and the challenges they face to your living room. Tonight’s episode finds Gregory and his team in the Galápagos Islands, where they spend time with marine iguanas, sunbathe with sea lions and swim with eagle rays and sharks. You won’t believe your eyes.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Parramatta Eels v Manly Sea Eagles.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Parramatta Eels versus Manly Sea Eagles match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Sleepless. (2017, MA15+dlv, R) A cop searches for his kidnapped son. Jamie Foxx.
12.35 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)
6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Indianapolis 500. Qualifying. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 Young Sheldon. 12.05pm MOVIE: Fighting With My Family. (2019,
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 House Hunters Australia. A couple search for a retreat in the Blue Mountains. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mhs, R) Celebrity guests include Sigourney Weaver. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
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(83) 6am Capricorn
One. Continued. (1977, PG) 8.10 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 10.20 The Flood. (2019, M) 12.15pm Salvation Boulevard. (2011, M) 2.05 RBG. (2018, PG) 3.55 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 5.35 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 7.30 Bandit. (2022, M) 9.50 The Informer. (2019, MA15+, Spanish) 11.55 November. (2017, MA15+, Estonian) 2.05am Late Programs.
6.00
6.10 Father Brown. (PGav) Father Brown investigates a death at a dance school.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) Dr Turner and Shelagh are blindsided when May’s future with them is called into question.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a cycling competition comes to the village of Burwood Mantle, the race leader is murdered.
10.00 Bergerac. (Mal, R) Bergerac goes rogue with a new lead.
10.45 Reunion. (MA15+l, R) A deaf ex-prisoner seeks revenge. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Peter Rabbit. 5.50 Hey Duggee: Songs. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.50 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal, R)
8.25 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses. (Return, PG)
9.30 Alone Australia. (M)
10.35 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (PG, R)
11.05 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
11.40 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Americas: The Caribbean. (PG) Takes a look at sailfish hunt.
8.00 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PGv, R) A research team is sent to investigate an island populated by dinosaurs. Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite.
10.35 MOVIE: Con Air. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A parolee is caught up in a hijacking. Nicolas Cage, John Cusack. 12.55 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGas, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: Skyfall. (2012, Mlv, R) M’s past comes back to haunt her. Daniel Craig, Judi Dench. 11.30 MOVIE: Double Impact. (1991, MA15+slv, R)
1.35 Destination WA. (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) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A family is feeling cramped in their current home. 8.40 House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) A couple search for a house but she wants a Hamptons-style cottage with a pool and he seeks a home with character and a toolshed. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mms, R) Paramedics respond to a child’s call about a five-year-old stuck in mud, but all is not as it seems. 10.40 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.40 FBI. (MA15+v, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am After Yang.
Continued. (2021, PG) 7.00 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 8.55 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 10.35 Arctic. (2018, M) 12.25pm Rob The Mob. (2014, M) 2.25 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.40 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 6.40 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 8.30 Ben Is Back. (2018, M) 10.25 Stars At Noon. (2022, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs.
6.30 Compass: The Conclave. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano. (PG) Hosted by Amanda Keller.
8.30 Bergerac. (Ml) Bergerac’s enemies are gaining momentum and there’s a shocking revelation about the ransom.
9.20 Reunion. (Mlv) Brennan and Carly head to his school reunion, where Brennan meets some old friends.
10.15 MOVIE: Strangerland. (2015, MA15+an, R) Nicole Kidman.
12.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)
12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.00 The Split. (Ml, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)
9.15 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PG, R)
10.05 Hindenburg: The Cover Up. (PGa, R)
11.00 Face Down: Killing Of Thomas Niedermayer. (Mal) 12.00 24 Hours In Emergency. (Malm, R)
3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Unusual Suspects. (Mad) Looks at some unusual suspects. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Baby In The Suitcase. (MA15+adv, R) 11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.30 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGls) 8.10 60 Minutes. 9.10
6am Finding
Graceland. Continued. (1998, PG) 6.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 8.30 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 10.30 Bandit. (2022, M) 12.50pm The Daughter. (2015, M) 2.40 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 4.30 Belle. (2013, PG) 6.30 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.30 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 10.55 Alcarràs. (2022, M, Spanish) 1.05am Late Programs.
is your invitation to connect with like
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. (Premiere) 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 The Crystal Maze. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Stockholm With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Estonia. (PGa, R)
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (Mlv)
11.35 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R)
2.30 Along Ireland’s Shores. (PG, R)
3.30 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 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal)
8.50 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) The 126 deals with the aftermath of the asteroid crash. 9.50 Code 1: Minute By Minute: The Cronulla Riots. (Malv, R)
10.50 The Agenda Setters.
11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGa)
12.20 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Premiere, Mal)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Hamlet.
Continued. (1948, PG) 8.35 Belle. (2013, PG) 10.30
Ordinary Happiness. (2019, M, Italian) 12.10pm Ben Is Back. (2018, M) 2.05 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 3.55 Summerland. (2020, PG) 5.50 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 7.50 We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 9.30 November. (2022, M, French) 11.30 Clean. (2021, MA15+) 1.10am The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 3.30 Late Programs. 5.40 The Movie Show.
Next. (R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Mlv)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Final, MA15+)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Living Black. (R)
11.30 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R)
2.50 Along Ireland’s Shores. (PGa, R)
3.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 8.15 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 10.20 Something’s Gotta Give. (2003, M) 12.40pm November. (2022, M, French) 2.40 Hamlet. (1948, PG) 5.40 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 7.30 The Furnace. (2020, M) 9.40 No Man Of God. (2021, MA15+) 11.35 The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 1.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Farmer Jack’s remaining ladies arrive.
8.50 Doc. (Ma) Amy and Jake try to uncover the cause of a unique patient’s worsening condition.
9.50 Accused. (Mad) A wrestling coach goes on trial. 10.50 The Agenda Setters. 11.50 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 12.50 The Act. (MA15+ans, 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 Floor. (Final, PG) 8.50 100% Footy. (M)
9News Late.
Aussie Road Train Truckers. (Ml) 11.20 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. (Mal) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
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6.30
3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2024. (Malns, R)
9.10 The Day The Rock Star Died: Michael Hutchence. (Ma, R)
9.40 The Handmaid’s Tale. (Final, MA15+, R)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 My Brilliant Friend. (Mals)
12.15 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R)
3.35 Along Ireland’s Shores. (R) 4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (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. (PGal, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
11.00 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. State of Origin. Game 1. Queensland v New South Wales. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 1.
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted
The
7.30 MasterChef Australia. A batch of 23 former contestants returns. 8.40 Elsbeth. (Mdv) A young man is found dead in his car. 9.40 FBI: International. (Mv) A Russian biochemist is assassinated. 10.40 10’s
THURSDAY,
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Grand Designs UK. (PGl)
8.50 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Atlantic. (Final, PGa) 9.35 The Kimberley. (Final, R)
ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Love Your Garden. (R)
Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
Rage. (PG)
Vera. (Mv, R)
Gardening Australia. (R)
7.30. (R)
MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 8.05 Summerland. (2020, PG) 10.00
The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 12.20pm We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 2.00 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 4.00 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 5.55 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 7.55 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu) 9.30 Sin City. (2005, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex.
7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators.
8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Saved By The Barn. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Our Medicine. (Premiere, PG)
8.40 Killing Sherlock With Lucy Worsley. (Premiere, PGad)
9.40 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R)
1.20 Pagan Peak. (MA15+as, R)
3.05 Along Ireland’s Shores. (R)
4.05 Life In Bloom. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Vermeer. (2019, M) 2.40 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.10 News. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.15 Forged In Fire. 6.05 Finding Satoshi. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 17. 1.35am Letterkenny. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Raw Comedy 2024. 2.15 Insight. 3.15 News. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Forged In Fire:
Of. 6.10
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash is offered a clean slate.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) A family’s dog proves a disruptive influence.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The fourth set of semi-finalists sets out to impress the judges and viewers at home.
10.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)
12.00 Raines. (Mahv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
The
Dot. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Coronado: The New Evidence. 9.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18. 1.35am The Science Behind Sex. 2.31 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS MOVIES (32)
FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Nanny. 9.00 Inside The Superbrands. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 Young Sheldon. 11.30 Golden Girls. Noon MOVIE: Licorice Pizza. (2021, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Thirteen. (2007, PG) 11.00 Seinfeld. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Motor
6am The Man
Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 7.55 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 10.00 The Furnace. (2020, M) 12.10pm The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 2.00
The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 3.50 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 5.40 December Boys. (2007, PG) 7.40 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 9.30 Crossing Over. (2009, MA15+) 11.35 Rush. (2013, MA15+) 1.55am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30
By Kim AMBROSE
MORE than 20 under 7s teams gathered on ‘the Sandpit’ at Lake Cathie to take part in the TackleReady Day on Sunday, 18 May, designed to prepare young players for contact rugby league.
Teams travelled from as far as Old Bar and Port Macquarie to attend the event, which was organised by the Camden Haven Eagles.
The TackleReady program is part of the NRL’s Player Development Framework and teaches participants correct and safe techniques.
The final component of
