Conversations on Biripi Country
By Kim AMBROSE
ABORIGINAL Elders and youth converged on Brigadoon Caravan Park at North Haven for a cultural camp from 2123 March.
The camp’s purpose was to provide opportunities for Indigenous young people to learn about and connect with their heritage, as well as exploring potential career pathways.
The event was funded by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and delivered by prominent members of the local Indigenous community.
leaders included Brice Hayward, Luke White, Chris O’Brien and Ian Bell, with support from Aboriginal Elders Uncle Bill O’Brien, Uncle Tony Clarke and Uncle Wayne Anderson.
The program kicked off along the shoreline of Stingray Creek on Friday afternoon.
Participants applied ochre paint to their bodies in a symbolic gesture of cultural connection, before Biripi Elder Uncle Bill led a traditional Smoking Ceremony.
Throughout the camp, the boys had the opportunity to partake in traditional activities such as fishing, crabbing, toolmaking, storytelling and cultural dance.
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By Sue STEPHENSON
LESLIE Williams has been recognised in State Parliament as “an unwavering woman of
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The camp also provided insights into potential career pathways and peer mentoring opportunities.
”The camp provides me with the opportunity to connect with nature while learning about Aboriginal culture,” said camp participant “DJ”.
“I really enjoy using the spears and I also enjoy taking on a mentor role with the younger boys.”
Camp organiser Brice Hayward emphasised the importance of creating a space for the sharing of knowledge between Aboriginal boys and their mentors, ensuring cultural traditions are preserved and passed onto the next generation.
“It is such a positive experience to see our local Aboriginal boys embrace our Camden Haven Culture Camps,” said Brice.
“Last year, we previously held events under the Aboriginal Mid-North Coast Men’s group, with the goal of holding a camp aimed more directly for Aboriginal youth boys, which we will continue to
build and develop.
“The boys have gained so much from the camp, not only an increase in
knowledge of their Aboriginal
but also personal growth.”
heritage,
camp.
q Attendees learned a variety of traditional skills.
q Reflecting upon the moment.
q Ochre paint is applied before the beginning of the smoking ceremony.
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a community that has transformed under her leadership,” Mrs Ward said in a speech that can be read below.
On 2 April, when byelection results are officially declared, Mrs Williams will officially pass the baton to Rob Dwyer - the first nonincumbent Liberal candidate to win the seat.
"It's been an absolute roller coaster, both physically and emotionally, but I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have amazing support,” Mr Dwyer told News Of The Area.
“Leslie Williams has been a guiding hand, and the commitment from so many Liberal Party MPs, MLCs, local volunteers, friends, and family has been truly humbling.”
Mrs Williams was the Member-Elect’s official guide when he visited parliament just days after claiming victory in the 15 March poll.
NewsCorp papers described it as a “victory lap”, and said he received a “rock star reception” from Liberal MPs.
Mr Dwyer laughs off the description.
"Being welcomed into the Liberal Party room at Parliament House was an eyeopening experience.
“Sitting in the gallery during Question Time and debates gave me a real sense of the responsibility that comes with representing our community.
“I’ve been incredibly lucky to have the wisdom and guidance of experienced MPs, who have shared their insights and given me a solid foundation for the journey ahead.
“My focus now is ensuring our community’s needs are front and centre - progressing sustainably and securing the infrastructure we need for the future."
Mr Dwyer said it was amazing to see in person how highly regarded Mrs Williams is by both sides of parliament.
“As she knows, she has many friends in this House,”
the Speaker Greg Piper said when acknowledging her in the Gallery.
Williams’ legacy Following are excerpts from Natalie Ward’s speech to Parliament on 25 March honouring Leslie Williams.
It can be read in full under Hansard on the NSW Parliament website.
“With great empathy and compassion, Leslie has taken every opportunity to volunteer and provide to those less fortunate, to those in her community and to everyone around her.
“She was too humble to give a final speech, so I would like to.
“During her service to the people of Port Macquarie, she made major investments to Lake Cathie Public School; Stingray Creek bridge; the progress of the HarringtonCoopernook overpass; the Ocean Drive Duplication; the new PCYC; courthouse upgrades; Hastings Secondary College; Oxley Vale Lifelong Learning Centre; new and upgraded fire stations and surf clubs; and much more.
“During her time in Parliament, there was unprecedented investment in Port Macquarie over 12 years of a Liberal-Nationals Government.
“Leslie was at the forefront of that investment and vision.
“The people of Port Macquarie thank Leslie for her tireless work, as do we here at Parliament.
“Leslie contributed greatly to the voluntary assisted dying and decriminalisation of abortion legislation in NSW.
“She never took the easy route when it came to her views, and she stood strongly against opposition.
“It was incredible to see the number of people at prepoll and polling booths who gave Leslie a hug to say thank you.
“To have made such a great mark on the communities in her electorate is not easy. It takes commitment. One has to be a genuine person to do that, and she is.
“I thank Terry Sara and others in Leslie's office for their tireless work. I know that Leslie appreciates them greatly.
“As she looks ahead to her retirement, I thank Leslie for her service to this great State, for her genuine commitment to her community and for being such a good friend to so many across both Houses and all parties.
“I thank her Port Macquarie community for supporting her and for supporting Rob Dwyer to fill her big boots.
“I wish her, her beautiful family and her grandchildren the very best.”
q Rob Dwyer steps into the role officially on 2 April.
q Leslie Williams with her staff at the end of the by-election campaign.
End of an era at LUSC
By Sue STEPHENSON
IT’S the end of an era at Laurieton United Services Club where staff have spent the past fortnight preparing to bid farewell to their long-time colleague and boss Rob Dwyer.
The team is “proud” of Rob’s success in the Port Macquarie by-election but after more than 32 years at the club, 24 as general manager, it’s clear he’ll be missed.
“Rob has played a vital role in shaping so many staff members and, personally speaking, he has created space and opportunities for the next generation coming through the industry,” Operations Manager Meg Monaghan told News Of The Area.
“His leadership and dedication have left a lasting impact.”
Both the club and Rob have written farewell tributes, which they are happy for NOTA to share with the Camden Haven community.
Their messages also explain the transition process now underway at the club.
From the LUSC team
“We are thrilled… that Rob has been successful in obtaining the Member-Elect position.
“While he won’t officially become the Member for Port Macquarie until the postal votes are counted and results are gazetted, this incredible achievement comes as no surprise to us.
“For the past 32 years, we have been privileged to witness Rob’s dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment to our community.
“His wisdom, generosity, and tireless efforts have shaped so many of us, and we couldn’t be prouder to see him embark on this new journey.
“Rob has officially resigned from his position as General Manager - a role he has held with distinction for 24 years.
“He will work through his notice period, and an announcement regarding his replacement will be made next week.
“While we are incredibly proud, this moment is also bittersweet.
“Rob has been the backbone of Laurieton United, a guiding force within
our team, and a mentor to so many.
“His steady support and leadership will be deeply missed, but his legacy will always remain a part of us.”
From Rob
“It has been a great privilege to work with you (Chairman Greg Armstrong) and the Board for over 30 years.
“As you are aware… I became the Member-Elect for the state seat of Port Macquarie and will not be able to hold both positions.
“I will continue working for as long as possible during the period before I am officially employed by Parliament.
“I truly hold our work and personal relationship in the highest regard.
“The support of the Board - from my inception at the club to their encouragement during my political campaign - is something rarely seen in most workplaces.
“Many of the Board members have shared my journey in life, as I have theirs, and I will always look back with fond memories.
“From Kate and my marriage, to the development of my children, and the lifetime of experiences along the way.
“For this, I will always be grateful.”
Rob also shared with News Of The Area that the new general manager will be Matthew Haack from the ManlyWarringah Master Builders Club.
“[He] brings a wealth of experience and, just as importantly, a strong sense of community.
“I have no doubt that with the support of our fantastic management team and staff, he’ll continue to uphold the club’s values.
“I certainly wish him all the best as he and his family settle into the Camden Haven community."
q Rob Dwyer with members of the LUSC team.
q Rob and his wife Kate.
q From floods to Anzac Day and a spot of golf in between, LUSC staff shared these photos of Rob on the job at LUSC over the years.
Miller: Housing policy should reflect ‘diverse needs’
INDEPENDENT candidate for
Lyne Jeremy Miller has brought the region’s housing crisis to the centre of the Federal election debate, releasing the results of a recent survey undertaken by his campaign.
Mr Miller said the results demonstrate the “urgent need for the full range of housing options, including affordable and social housing” across Lyne.
Survey results indicate that essential workers - aged care workers, nurses, emergency service personnel etc - are struggling to secure housing in towns such as Taree, Forster, Gloucester, and Wauchope.
Seventy-five percent of survey respondents reported difficulties in securing a rental property.
Mr Miller said Lyne locals on average incomes have been “locked out of the market due to rising property prices”.
Fifty percent of respondents struggling with housing identified high costs and limited availability as the main challenges.
"Housing policy needs to reflect the diverse needs of our region," Mr Miller said.
"It is critical that we engage with local communities to ensure development is sustainable and
beneficial for all.”
Mr Miller’s housing policies include unlocking investment in regional housing through grants for local councils, developers, and social housing providers; free TAFE and wage subsidies for apprenticeships in construction and essential trades to build a skilled workforce; Essential Worker Housing Programs, expanding the shared equity scheme to attract and retain skilled workers in regional areas; and investment in infrastructure and utilities in new housing precincts to encourage private sector development.
Further survey results were released by the Miller campaign on Tuesday, regarding energy and environment policy reform.
According to Mr Miller, 98 percent of respondents believe taxpayer dollars should be used to fund clean energy projects, not continue subsidising coal and gas companies.
“Ninety-two percent expressed support for a government-backed Energy Hub in Lyne to help people better understand the different energy sources available to them,” Mr Miller added.
Coalition pledge bikepath funding
THE COALITION has pledged to deliver $300,000 to establish a bike path linking Harrington to Crowdy Head if elected at the upcoming Federal election.
Nationals candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold, said the community has “called for this infrastructure for decades”, citing safety concerns with existing cycling routes.
“You take your life into your own hands riding or indeed walking on Crowdy Head Road,” she said.
“I know from personal experience that it’s far too narrow to accommodate the bikes that use it
every day.”
Ms Penfold praised the Rotary Club of Taree on Manning for its advocacy to further the project.
She said the path would provide safe passage for local bike riders, and create a “fabulous tourist attraction” showcasing the history, flora and fauna of the area.
“This is a genuine longterm investment in the lifestyle and liveability of this beautiful part of the coast.”
Ms Penfold said the project had been identified in Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie’s 2030 Vision,
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the 2016 Greater Taree City Council Harrington/Crowdy Open Space Action Plan and again in MidCoast Council’s Open Space and Recreation Strategy 2023-2035.
“If elected, I will work with the community and the Council to ensure there is strong collaboration to meet the community’s vision,” she said.
“A safe and scenic bikepath really will fill a ‘missing link’ in our local tourism infrastructure, draw more visitors to the region and put more dollars in the pockets of local businesses – a true win-win for the community.”
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q Nationals candidate for Lyne Alison Penfold, retiring Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie and members of the Rotary Club of Taree on Manning.
Pay-to-play plan ‘ridiculous’ and ‘unfair’
By Sue STEPHENSON
“MONEY for nothing”, “financial mismanagement”, and “what happens” when there are rate freezes; this is how some Camden Haven sports clubs and players have described Council’s resurrected plans to charge ground fees.
The pay-to-play model is back on the table - just a year after community backlash saw it scrapped.
In a statement released this week, Port MacquarieHastings Council moved to ease concerns.
It said it was reviewing field fees to ensure “equitable access, address challenges related to competing space usage and provide long-term sustainability for all user groups”.
Staff have been meeting club officeholders since January to discuss various fee models.
These models are still in their early stages of development and were intended solely to inform and gather feedback.
More engagement sessions and an extraordinary meeting of the PMHC Sports Council were held this week.
“In my opinion it is wrong; they are disadvantaging the community clubs that keep the youths of today active,” Camden Haven Redbacks President Riley Papas told News Of The Area.
“We have 400 registered participants, that’s a lot of boys and girls playing our game at Vince Inmon [Sporting Complex] in Laurieton.
“From our perspective, we don’t want players to wear these costs because they pay so much already.”
The club already foots the bill for lights, insurance and Federation fees, while parents across all local sports are digging deep to pay
for uniforms, membership fees, and weekly and representative travel.
If clubs are charged thousands of dollars a season for field preparation and usage, as per one option, the cost will be passed on to these families.
President of the Camden Haven Netball Club Jo Dempsey said the amount Council is asking is “ridiculous”.
“Our netball club provides a sporting service to the Camden Haven community.
“This season, we are guiding approximately 100 players of all ages and abilities.
“We use the two hard courts [at Laurieton] solely for training purposes.
“Our teams train twice a week for no more than three hours per session, for approximately six months of the year.
“Our club is run entirely on volunteers, as are the majority of sporting codes in the area.
“To have this fee imposed on us means more fundraising and sponsorship [when] we already ask so much from our community.”
Kim Ambrose.
The Council statement said staff are exploring several support mechanisms for clubs and user groups, including proportional fee structures based on facility usage, flexible payment options, and reinvesting all field fee revenue into field maintenance.
An extraordinary
and
meeting of the Sport Council on Tuesday night saw club feedback shared with Council staff.
Committee Chair Cr Nik Lipovac said, “staff will include the feedback in a report likely to come to Council next month. “No decisions have been made at this point [and] details will
be put on Public Exhibition for further comment.”
For Riley and Jo, the prospect of their clubs being asked to pay Council for what is traditionally covered by rates, has shone a light on the state of the fields and amenities.
There are no designated storage facilities at the
netball courts and players are currently using a shower stall in the Redbacks Clubhouse.
“Given this limited use, our club believes that imposing fees is both unreasonable and unfair,” Jo said.
“Not just to us, but to all the sporting clubs in the Hastings Council area.”
Riley said Council staff had compared the proposed fees to those charged in regions like Tamworth.
“But if you look at their facilities, we’re not at the same level as their set-ups.
“There have been recent drainage works at Vince Inmon, but our sheds, changerooms and canteen are in need of repair.
“They (Council) mow the ground and mark the lines and that’s it.”
There is also the frustration of potential double-dipping.
“If I book a field and another club books a field, they are not going to mow it twice.
“Despite these information sessions and all of our opinions, my gut feeling is that, come the summer of 2025, these payments are going to be implemented.”
CAMDEN HAVEN CHAMBER PRESIDENT’S REPORT
As we step further into 2025, the Camden Haven Chamber continues to focus on fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders to support local businesses and economic growth. With a new Member of Parliament for Port Macquarie elected, we look forward to engaging with Robert to advocate for the needs of our region. From infrastructure to small business support, we will ensure that Camden Haven’s voice is heard.
At a national level, the looming federal election brings both uncertainty and opportunity for local businesses. Policy changes could impact key industries such as tourism, construction, and agriculture, which are vital to our economy. We encourage our members to stay informed and participate in discussions that shape the future of our business community.
With NSW school holidays less than a month away, we are hoping to see a boost in trade across the Camden Haven. If any member businesses are running special events or promotions over the Easter period, please let us know so we can assist in promoting them.
Finally, if you aren’t already, please follow our social media pages: Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce, Visit Camden Haven, and the President’s page – Luke Hadfield - Camden Haven Living. Staying connected helps us share important updates and promote local businesses.
In the coming months, the Chamber will continue its work on upcoming events, networking opportunities, and initiatives to support local trade. We appreciate the ongoing dedication of our members and encourage everyone to get involved in strengthening our business community. As always, we welcome feedback and ideas to drive positive change in Camden Haven.
Thank you for your continued support.
q Around 400 Redbacks play at the Vince Inmon Sport Complex in Laurieton. Photo: Kim Ambrose.
q Camden Haven Netball uses the hard courts in Laurieton, which lack amenities.
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Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut in pre-election budget
By Andrew BROWN, AAP
TAXPAYERS are being promised $10 a week of relief in a pre-election sweetener, as Jim Chalmers lays out the economic case for a second term of a Labor government.
In his fourth federal budget handed down on Tuesday night, weeks before Australians go to the polls, the treasurer revealed the average earner would be $536 a year better off once the tax cuts are fully implemented.
But workers will have to wait more than a year before they get the first hit of additional hip-pocket relief.
The first round will be from July 2026, with those on an average income (about $80,000) getting a $268 boost, with the second round coming in from July 2027.
After the government's 2024/25 tax cuts are included, it's estimated taxpayers will be more than $2500 a yearor about $50 a week - better off overall in 2027/28.
The cuts will cost $17 billion over the next four years, but Dr Chalmers said the first tax rate would be at its lowest level in more than 50 years.
"These additional tax cuts are modest but will make a difference," the treasurer said.
The tax measures are among multiple cost-of-living measures that have been locked in by the government in a pitch to voters before the federal election, due to be held in May.
Dr Chalmers said the economy was "turning a corner" after previous years of high inflation, insisting better days were to come despite global uncertainty.
"The plan at the core of this budget is about more than putting the worst behind us. It's about seizing the best of what's ahead of us," he said.
"We've come a long way, but there's more work to do. This budget is our plan for a new generation of prosperity in a new world of uncertainty.
"It's a plan to help finish the fight against inflation."
The budget comes as Australia and other countries brace for further tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, after he targeted steel and aluminium exports.
A $20 million Buy Australia campaign will be set up in response to the tariff
threat, which will encourage shoppers to buy local products.
The treasurer said the budget was a "platform for prosperity in a world of uncertainty".
Among the cost-of-living measures already announced were a further $150 in power bill relief for households and one million small businesses, to be handed out in two lots of $75 rebates through to December, under an $1.8 billion package.
Health measures have been reiterated through $7.9 billion to expand bulk billing to 90 percent of GP appointments by 2030, and an extra $644 million to build more urgent care medical clinics.
Scripts for medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will also be capped at $25 for non-concession card holders.
The low-income threshold for the Medicare levy has also been lifted by more than $1200 for singles and about $2700 for families.
Student loans would also be cut by 20 percent for all three million people with a HECS debt, which would wipe
$16 billion from all balances.
From July, students can also earn more before they would have to repay their remaining debt, with the threshold rising from just over $54,000 to $67,000.
The budget also included funding for the consumer watchdog to crack down on misleading conduct by major supermarkets, with more than $38 million set aside.
An extra $240 million will also be spent for states and territories to relax planning laws to allow more supermarkets to open and
increase competition in the sector.
First home-buyers will also be helped through an $800 million expansion of the Help to Buy scheme, which allows people to purchase a property with a lower deposit.
The government will set aside almost $6 million to enforce a ban of foreign buyers purchasing a home in Australia for two years, which starts in April.
In response to the Budget reveal, Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said
the economic plan would “hurt most hard-working Australians who will see nothing to substantiate cost relief”.
“While the government will deliver tax cuts, we will have to wait 15 months until July 2026 for a $5 a week cut or 70 cents a day, less than a cup of coffee a week.
“This does nothing. Then further cuts in 2027.
“This cruel tax ‘hoax’ does not address the lost standard of living which sees the biggest collapse on record.”
q Treasurer Jim Chalmers is promising taxpayers extra relief worth hundreds of dollars each year. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
Changing lives through the power of a haircut
By Luke HADFIELD
OFFERING fresh cuts and a fresh perspective, Chris Dunn is more than just a barber.
A fierce advocate for men’s mental health, he is using his craft to spark conversations and create a safe space for those who need to talk.
Chris, who has previously battled his own mental health struggles, has turned his experiences and healing journey into a driving force to support others.
“Having battled my own mental health issues in the past, it’s created a passion to advocate for men’s mental health,” he said.
Through his work at Small Worlds Barbershop
in Laurieton, Chris aims to destigmatise mental health.
Recognising the unique role barbers play in men’s lives, Chris has completed numerous courses through local organisations Self Seen and Lifeline, including the Accidental Counsellor course.
These programs have equipped him with the skills to engage in meaningful conversations while understanding the boundaries of how much he can help if someone opens up.
“Sometimes you might serve as a middle ground between people struggling mentally and seeking professional help,” Chris explained.
“Having these skills helps me to know what to
do, what to say, and where I can refer these people for further help if they ask for it, other than relying on my lived experience.”
The statistics on men’s mental health in Australia highlight the importance of these conversations.
According to Beyond Blue, men account for seven out of nine suicides in Australia every day, yet they are far less likely than women to seek professional help.
Forty-three percent of men are also likely to experience anxiety or depression at some stage of their lives.
Chris believes small actions and conversations can lead to big changes.
“We’re only one person, but if no one steps up and talks about it, nothing will change,” he said.
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Friendship School transforming lives
By Kim AMBROSE
BURMESE dentist Khaing
Khaing Tun recently paid a visit to Kendall to meet with some very special people whose kindness and support transformed her life.
Growing up in a small rural village in Burma (now known as Myanmar) in Southeast Asia, Khaing faced an uncertain future.
Through the incredible generosity of various organisations and individuals from the Camden Haven area however, Khaing's life took a remarkable turn.
a teacher from the Sagaing region, requesting their assistance for the establishment of a high school in the village of Kadaw in Myanmar.
With the help and support of friends and local organisations including the Kendall Community Op shop, Kendall CWA, Kendall Community Centre, and the Laurieton RSL Club, the Kendall-Kadaw Friendship School was born.
Through the generosity and support of the Camden Haven area, six rural village children from Kadaw now have medical degrees, ranging from optometry, medicine and dentistry, with Khaing being one of the recipients.
Working as a dentist, Khaing has treated thousands of refugees and homeless people across 45 countries.
She has also extended her support to the Kendall-Kadaw Friendship School, donating over 300 books to the library.
was not very successful.
In 2005 Kendall’s Tin Hta Nu and her husband Ian Oxenford were approached by Sayadaw U
Lakkhanna,
After the school became operational, Sayadaw U Lakkhanna again reached out to Tin and Ian, seeking additional support for highachieving students, in order for them to attend medical university in Mandalay.
Visiting Kendall recently, Khaing reflected on the impacts of the kindness of strangers.
“My father was a farmer and my mother was a teacher, we were not very rich but my
parents knew the importance of education,” Khaing told NOTA.
“My father, like all of the farmers in my village, was dependent upon the season each year.
“In my first year of university my parents’ farm
“My parents told me that they couldn’t sleep very well at night, thinking about how or where they were going to get the money from so I could continue to study.
“I didn’t know what to do, I am just a small girl from a
“Then
and
“Through the support of the Kendall community, Aunty Tin and my sponsors Ken and Cheryl Hannaford, here I am today.”
A wonderful surprise 80th birthday celebration was held at Dunbogan Boatshed & Marina, with all catering provided by Delicias For You. Mary delivers the finest local produce—fresh, beautifully presented, and full of flavor.
rural village.
I was told about Aunty Tin
so I sent her an email.
q Tin Hta Nu, Khaing Khaing Tun and Diane Pope in front of the Kendall Community Op Shopthe first local organisation to support the initiative.
q Khaing Khaing Tun with Cheryl and Ken Hannaford, whose sponsorship supported Khaing during her university studies.
q Cheryl and Ken Hannaford, Diane and Doug Pope, Khaing Khaing Tun, Tin Hta Nu and Ian Oxenford.
q Khaing Khaing Tun working as a dentist in the Netherlands. Photo: supplied.
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Leading the way
q Meet Laurieton Public School’s 2025 leaders.
By Kim AMBROSE
MORE than 20 Laurieton Public School (LPS) students have stepped into leadership roles in 2025, including as School, Vice, Sporting and House captains.
Nine students have joined the school’s Student Representative Council (SRC).
School Captains Felix and Maya, and Vice Captains Ivy and Kiera, chatted to NOTA about leadership.
“We are all very proud to be representing the school. It is a great privilege,” said Maya.
“I love my school and hope to be a good role model,” Kiera added.
Felix said he would bring the skill of being “inclusive” to the role, while the girls agreed their leadership qualities included “listening
skills”, “kindness”, and the ability to “treat others with compassion”.
LPS Principal Grant Timmins expressed pride in the elected student leaders, noting their diverse talents.
“Each member of the leadership team has their own unique strengths, skills and passion.
“They also have a strong sense of responsibility and community and we are all confident they will do an amazing job.
“However, at LPS, we also believe that leadership is not only limited to titleholders.
“By doing your best, taking responsibility and setting a strong example every student has the potential to lead.”
Another cohort of LPS students are leading the way on the sporting field in 2025.
Samantha, Maya, Larni, Harry, Tayler, Max and Brodie have represented the school with distinction, serving as role models to others.
Samantha advanced through several trials before narrowly missing out on selection in the North Coast Tennis team, however she is determined to reverse the outcome next year.
Brodie and Max were selected to trial for the Lower North Coast (LNC) U11s Rugby League team, both leaving nothing out on the field.
Having been successful, Max will now attend a second trial on Friday 28 March.
Maya, Larni, Harry and Tayler represented LPS at the North Coast Swimming Carnival on Wednesday, 26 March.
Get to know your local business owner
CAMDEN HAVEN TYRES
What inspired you to start or take over Camden Haven Tyres & Services Centre and Camden Haven Auto Parts?
I’ve always had a passion for the automotive industry and helping people keep their vehicles running safely. When the opportunity came up to take over these businesses, it felt like the right move. Camden Haven is a growing community, and I wanted to provide reliable, local service with a personal touch.
How have both businesses evolved over the years, and what major changes have you seen in the industry?
Both businesses have grown to meet the increasing demand for quality tyres, servicing, and auto parts. Technology has changed the way we diagnose and repair vehicles, and keeping up with the latest advancements in automotive parts and servicing has been a big part of staying competitive. Customers are also more informed these days, so we focus on offering expert advice and great customer service.
What sets your businesses apart from competitors in the Camden Haven area?
Our customer service and experience set us apart. We pride ourselves on honesty, reliability, and going the extra mile for our customers. Being a locally owned business, we know our customers personally, and they trust us to provide quality parts and services at fair prices.
Q: What are your business hours, and are you open on public holidays?
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What are the most common services and products your customers come to you for?
For the tyre shop, it’s wheel alignments, balancing, and tyre replacements. We cater to everything from small cars to 4WDs and light trucks. On the auto parts side, we supply batteries, oils, filters, brake components, and general accessories.
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q Principal Grant Timmins with Ivy, Maya and Kiera.
q Tennis star Samantha. Photo: supplied.
q LPS swimming sensation Tayler. Photo: supplied.
q Rugby league players Max and Brodie. Photo: supplied.
Coastal snaps key to beach recovery
By Sue STEPHENSON
THOSE mobile phone holders strategically placed along the Camden Haven coast, could hold the key to beach recovery efforts in the wake of Cyclone Alfred and other heavy storms and high seas.
They are part of the global citizen science photo project CoastSnap, which was founded by researchers at UNSW.
“Having these stations, where we can basically crowd-source and harness all of the smartphones that people have in their pockets, to get… visual records of the changes up and down the coast, is really crucial,” said Associate Professor Mitchell
Harley of UNSW’s School of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Anyone can place a phone in the cradle, take a photo and follow a prompt to upload their picture to a database.
The photos are then modified to replicate photos taken from space and can be superimposed on satellite imagery to monitor variations in the width of a beach.
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (PMHC) has CoastSnap stations at the Lake Cathie Entrance Lookout; Jonathan Dickson Reserve Lookout at Lake Cathie; Rainbow Beach at Bonny Hills; and, Charles Hamey Lookout at Camden Head.
A/Prof. Harley said the modified photos are “equivalent to things you get
q CoastSnap photos from the Camden Haven are helping researchers map beach erosion.
from professional survey techniques”.
The Lake Cathie stations, for instance, have helped detect when the sandbanks have eroded to the point that dredging is needed to top them up.
Over 100,000 photos have been taken for CoastSnap since 2017. They have helped provide a continuous picture of beaches for UNSW’s Water Research Laboratory (WRL).
They are also added to a world map at coastsnap.com.
A check of that site shows Camden Haven residents have contributed multiple pictures in recent weeks.
A/Prof. Harley said continued
efforts are important, even though Alfred is long gone.
“As we go into April and May, we start to get extra tropical cyclones, the east coast lows… that’s where we can see these really extreme effects.
“[There are] clusters of back-toback storms that keep eroding the beach and there’s no opportunity for that recovery phase to kick in.”
He said documenting what happens is vital for preparation and ongoing restoration.
“Having those regular snaps really helps us understand how quickly beaches recover.
“Some beaches may recover in a matter of a few months. Others take a
coastsnap.com.
lot longer.
Artificial intelligence is providing more uses for the photos and speeding up the process.
A/Prof. Harley is also developing an app with Surf Lifesaving Australia, which will use CoastSnap photos to detect rips.
While that’s still in the works, he is encouraging people to keep taking photos.
“What we find is that once you build up that visual record, then forever more we have that record to inform policy.
“You’re contributing to a dataset without having to do much.”
Major parties neck and neck as election draws closer
By Andrew BROWN, AAP
LABOR and the coalition have drawn level with voters as the prime minister prepares to call the federal election.
The latest YouGov poll provided to AAP shows the opposition clawing back ground on the government, with the major parties tied 50-50 on a two-party preferred basis.
The result comes after two weeks of Labor holding a narrow 51 to 49 percent lead in the polls, off the back of the response to ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and public reaction to the government's backing of Ukraine.
While the coalition gained ground in the lead-up to the election, Anthony Albanese is still ahead of Peter Dutton as
preferred prime minister.
The poll showed 45 percent of those surveyed backed Mr Albanese as preferred leader compared to 40 percent for Mr Dutton.
YouGov's director of public data Paul Smith said the election would be tight.
"It is a very close race but the prime minister has now consolidated his lead as preferred leader and that is significant," he told AAP.
Labor's primary vote remains unchanged since the last poll at 31 percent.
However, the coalition has increased its voter share, gaining one point to 37 percent.
The primary vote also went backwards by half a percentage point for the Greens and One Nation, down to 13 and seven percent respectively, while independents also fell by one point to eight percent.
Mining magnate Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots party stands at just one percent.
The YouGov poll also
showed Mr Dutton retaking the lead for satisfaction among voters.
The opposition leader's satisfaction is at minus five percent, with 42 percent satisfied and 47 percent dissatisfied.
Mr Albanese's net
satisfaction stands at minus nine per cent, with 41 percent satisfied and 50 percent dissatisfied.
The polling came as Labor prepared to hand down its fourth federal budget on Tuesday.
The financial outlook
prompted many to forecast the government would not deliver a budget and would instead call an election.
However, the threat from Alfred in Queensland and northern NSW prompted Mr Albanese to defer his plans to visit the governor-general.
The election must be held by May 17, with Mr Albanese expected to call the poll in the days after the budget.
The YouGov poll surveyed 1500 people between March 14 and Wednesday, with a margin of error of 3.4 percent.
q YouGov polling shows the major parties have drawn level as the federal election looms. Photo: Joanna Kordina/AAP PHOTOS.
Photo:
q CoastSnap photos taken at Lake Cathie during and after Cyclone Alfred. Photos: UNSW.
By Manny WOOD
Investigation of Strata Scheme proves problematic
CHRISTINE has a relatively small budget, but as a first home buyer, she is looking to enter the real estate market.
She finds a unit for sale in a strata scheme and negotiates a purchase price with the real estate agent, which is within her budget in light of her preapproved finance.
The real estate agent forwards a “sales advice” to Christine’s solicitor, who advises her to obtain a strata report before signing the contract for the purchase of the property.
The strata report is prepared by an independent inspector who, with the vendor’s consent, accesses the strata scheme’s records held by the strata manager.
The strata records are inspected and a report is provided to Christine shortly thereafter.
Unfortunately, the report reveals a number of problems.
Firstly, the financial affairs of the strata scheme are concerning.
The “administration fund”, which holds strata levies, paid by the unit owners, is alarmingly low.
This means that some owners of the units have not paid their strata levies.
There are therefore insufficient funds available to pay the upcoming home insurance premiums for the unit complex.
Secondly, the strata records indicate that there have been no recent pest treatments and there are also quotes for repairs to the roof and guttering that have not been actioned. An examination of the “sinking fund”, which holds a portion of the strata levies to pay for the maintenance of the units, indicates that there are also insufficient funds available.
Given the financial state of the “owners corporation”, Christine is concerned that these issues regarding insurance and the maintenance of the units may continue to be problematic in the future.
Christine decides to “keep shopping” for the right investment for her.
When considering whether to buy in to a strata scheme it is also important to investigate whether the “10 year capital works plan” has been implemented and whether there are any specific “by-laws” which may affect your use of the property, as well as to obtain legal advice generally regarding the terms of the proposed sale contract.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Understanding epilepsy in pets: A personal journey with ‘Blue’ OPINION &
ESTIMATED to affect less than one percent of dogs, Camden Haven animal lover Emily Verey says epilepsy can be a “real rollercoaster for pet owners”.
Her pup, ‘Blue’, a 12-year-old Kelpie/ Collie, began having seizures three years ago, the first when out for a run at the Henry Kendall dog park.
“It was a terrifying and confronting experience, as seeing your beloved pet in distress is never easy,” Emily said.
“Initially, his seizures were infrequent and had no clear pattern, making it tough to predict when they might occur.
“Because of this irregularity, medication wasn't immediately considered as a treatment option.”
As time went on however, Blue's seizures became more frequent.
“This escalation made us realise we needed to improve his quality of life,” Emily said.
“Finding the right medication and dosage was a journey filled with trial and error, along with numerous tests to pinpoint the root
cause of his seizures and ensure the treatment was both effective and safe for Blue.
“We discovered that, despite being in his golden years, Blue's body was in great shape, so his seizures were triggered in the brain, not by environmental factors.”
After many months of adjustments and close monitoring, Blue finally found stability.
“The relief we felt was immense, knowing he could now enjoy a better quality of life without the constant threat of seizures.”
The experience has reinforced for Emily the importance of “compassionate” veterinary care.
“This ongoing journey wouldn't have been possible without the dedicated team at Camvet,” she said.
“Epilepsy in pets requires patience, understanding, and a strong partnership with your veterinarian.”
Emily is also highlighting the need for pet owners to remain vigilant, seeking advice if they notice any unusual behaviour in their pets.
“Early intervention can make a significant difference in managing the condition and improving the pet's quality of life.”
DEAR Jasminda,
MY 13-year-old son wants an E-bike for his birthday.
He has offered to pay half.
All his friends have E-bikes and he can't keep up with them.. Should I relent even though I think he's better off riding a normal bike for his health.
I'm also worried about the safety aspects.
Lisa C.
Dear Lisa
I CAN feel that annoying 'when I was a kid' sentence coming out of my mouth with a barrage of reasons to avoid buying your son an E-bike at all costs, but I'm going to refrain .. no, no, I'm not.
I can't help it.
When I was a kid, just one year younger than your son, I was given my first bike.
I can't begin to tell you the excitement I felt learning to ride with trainer wheels, going 'round and 'round the backyard, pedalling furiously to get over the grass and then enjoying the increasing speed down the steady slope of the driveway.
Later, when I'd mastered the skill, I rode as far away from the family home as I could.
My parents would have been worried sick if they'd known that my friends and I had progressed from training wheels to Cirque du Soleil wannabe performers. We'd ride down hills with no hands on the handlebars, double each other, and even hold on for grim life while standing on the seat.
This was in the days before bike helmets and it was sheer luck that we weren't severely injured. It gave me a love of bike riding that I still have, along with some pretty decent calf muscles, but it's incredible that one of us didn't end up with life-threatening injuries.
E-bikes, with the speed factor, multiply that risk.
I think there's a place for them, for commuters, for example, or more matureaged riders who may not have the same pedal-power they had when they were young, but at 13, I just can't see that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.
The faster your son goes, the harder he's going to fall if he comes off.
It goes without saying that young people like pushing boundaries and their awareness of potential dangers is still developing, as my childhood riding days demonstrates.
The cost, even if he's willing to contribute, is thousands of dollars, and with such an expensive item, there is more likelihood of the bike getting stolen.
There are also the ongoing servicing costs, which will be a lot higher and general repairs like changing a tyre can be trickier too.
E-bikes are heavier, as your son will discover the hard way when he has to cart the bike up a flight of stairs or push it home if the battery runs out.
Lisa, I reckon the E-bike could be a good long-term dream for your son to save up for, and he will if he really wants one that desperately, but your misgivings are reasonable given his age.
There has been a concerning increase in young people with injuries relating to E-bikes and E-scooters, and while it's impossible to prevent young people doing the stupid things we did at the same age, we can try to minimise the harm as much as possible.
Carpe diem, Jasminda
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Rising stars of track and field
By Kim AMBROSE
RISING track and field stars
Lachlan Wilson, Bethany
Morson and Isabella “Bella” Fede are preparing to represent NSW at the 2025 Australian Junior Track and Field Championships in Perth next month.
They secured their positions in the NSW team after qualifying through the State Championships at the
Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre.
Also representing the region at the state-level competition was Jack Wilson, as well as Amaya, Kaylum, Mason, Lily, Chilli and Elliot from Camden Haven Little Athletics.
All Camden Haven athletes achieved solid results, with multiple top 10 finishes and personal best (PB) performances.
Bella will showcase her talents in multiple Under15 (para AMB) events at the Australian titles, including Javelin, Discus and Shot Put.
At the State Championships Bella secured first place in all three of these events, including a new PB in
Queen of the pool
By Kim AMBROSE
CAMDEN Haven’s queen of the pool, Chloe Higgins, has secured two podium finishes at the Speedo NSW Junior State Age Championships.
The Championships, held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) from 15-16 March, attract the best swimmers in the state from 9-12 years.
Chloe showcased her dominance from the start in the 12 Years 100m Backstroke event.
With a flawless entry and impeccable technique, Chloe surged ahead of her competitors to hit the wall in a killer time of 1:09:74.
The time secured the gold medal and a place at Nationals.
Chloe also snatched silver in the 200m Backstroke and achieved personal best (PB) times in the 200 Individual Medley; 50m and 200m Backstroke; 50m, 100m and 200m Freestyle; and the 50m and 100m Butterfly.
Chloe, her brother Blake
Higgins and Laurieton Swimming Club standout Tayler Cass also enjoyed success at the Speedo Sprint Series Finals held at SOPAC on 1 March.
Tayler swam her way to a new PB in the Girls 10 50m Butterfly, while Blake’s stellar performances resulted in two new PBs in Boys 13 50m Backstroke and 50m Butterfly events.
Chloe was the only swimmer in the North Coast team to win two medals, bagging bronze in both the
both Javelin and Shot Put. Bella described her results as “a dream come true”.
Lachlan will compete in the Under 14 Boys Hammer Throw, after securing the win in the Under 13 Boys event at the State Championships
50m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke events, as well as earning herself a National qualifying time in the latter.
Chloe is now gearing up for the upcoming National Championships, where she will compete in the 50m, 100m, and 200m Backstroke events.
Port Macquarie Swimming Club head coach Billy Nicholson praised Chloe's work ethic and dedication.
“Chloe’s work ethic and accountability will steer her in the right direction to become a consistent athlete long-term,” he said.
with a qualifying distance of 29.25m.
"I was so lucky to be able to compete at the State Championships and win the hammer throwing event,” said Lachlan “I cannot wait for Nationals so I can fly to Perth - it will be pretty cool."
‘Heart attack material’ as cricketers claim glory
COMBOYNE /Kendall Cricket Club have taken out the Hastings River District Cricket Association second grade title, defeating Macquarie United Cricket Club in a nail-biter.
The match played out over a day of grand final action at Laurieton Oval on Saturday, 22 March.
Bowling Macquarie out for 127 on a very slow outfield, Comboyne/ Kendall secured the win in the second last over with one wicket in hand (9/128).
This is the first time Comboyne/Kendall has won a second grade premiership since the
club’s comeback ten years ago.
Team captain Dan Southwell said the match was “by far the tightest final” he had played in.
“It really could have gone either way right up until the winning runs were hit,” he said.
“The team showed composure at the end when the pressure was on, and I'm so happy the result went our way.
“It's great to see Kendall/Comboyne win a major premiership and to see new players joining our club each year. “
Club President Ken
McLeod said the game was “heart attack material at times”.
“The game ebbed and flowed in favour of both
teams all the way through.
“In the end it was our determination that got us over the line.
“[It was] a great display
It has been a strong
q Lachlan Wilson training at Laurieton oval. Photo: supplied.
q Lachlan Wilson at the state championships. Photo: supplied.
q Isabella Fede at the state championships. Photo: supplied.
q Chloe Higgins proudly displaying her recent swimming awards. Photo: supplied.
q Comboyne/Kendall Cricket Club players celebrate their win on Saturday.
by Nathan Cunningham with 49 runs and three wickets, a much deserved man of the match.”
year for Comboyne/ Kendall, with an influx of new players and the club’s fourth grade side also making finals.
KCC Men's Golf Report
By Danny LLOYD
THURSDAY Richard BlighJones won A grade with 39pts.
Adam Chaffey came out on top of a strong B grade field with 44pts.
Jack O’Hara had 43 to dominate C grade.
The “Mystery Sixes” went to Richard Griffiths (43) and Terry Case (32) who combined for 72pts.
Allan Property Group Monterey sponsored Saturday’s Stableford.
Ben Morgan took out A grade with 39pts. Michael Knowles bested B grade with 40. C grade went to Mark Robertson with 39. NTP on the 9th ($88) was won by Jarryd Bird. Meanwhile the KCC Men’s Div 1 Pennants team are still in contention for the LNC flag after defeating Taree 3.5->2.5 at Harrington on Sunday.
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
23rd MARCH, 2025
Chicka Thompson was selected to represent the Mid North Coast Over 70s Regional Team, playing in the Inter-Region Competition at Scone this week. He did us proud, putting down some great lead bowls. Well done Chicka!
In Wednesday Social Bowls we had 10 bowlers
Kew Country Club Women Golfers
By Robyn KING
RESULTS for Wednesday 19th March 2025
18 Hole competition (Stableford) - 26 players
Div 1 Winner: K. Buckley
37
R/Up: J. Hardy 36 Div 2 Winner: D. Haggett
41
LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Warren BATES
THURSDAY was a particularly pleasant Autumn Day for our weekly morning bowls at the beautiful Kew Country Club.
from Sawtell join us, making it a great day with 48 bowlers having a fun day. This week, Phil Owen, Nick Cooke and Ian Poole claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Keith Collins, Tony Brown (Sawtell) and Stewart Rogan. Voucher winners were Viv Gunter, Andrew Richards (having to beat back Stewart Rogan’s magpie attempt), Ray Morrison, Doreen Barr and Nicke Cooke.
In the Friday Jackpot Triples, the jackpot wasn’t
R/Up: R. Banfield 38
Place getters: D. Bell
35(c/b), C. Snudden 35(c/b), J. Stapleton 35, C. Rose
33(c/b), W. Middlebrook
33(c/b), S. Finch 33
NTP - R. Banfield, J. Donaldson
Birdie: K. Buckley
9 Hole competition (Stableford) - 8 players
Winner: K. Eccleston
19(c/b)
R/Up - S. Dixon 19
Thirty-two bowlers came to play and it was great to see another new bowler, Rod Murray, join us. The bowls were competitive as usual with Leslie Faulstone being the stand-out player of the round. The winning rink members were Peter Hope, Ray Pantlin and Peggy G
Female focus
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wanted to develop a platform for senior female players.”
Lake
Cathie Bowling Club
By Suzanne MILES
TUESDAY, 18th March, Ladies Social Bowls/Lucky Rinks -
Rink 2 - Anne Anderson, Nola Scott & Vera Hamilton - winners.
Rink 1 - Joyce Thorpe, Patty Carr & Jenny Hayward - runners-up.
Thursday, 20th March,
LUSC Lady Golfers
By Robyn KING
TUESDAY 25th March, there were 22 ladies playing a Stableford competition. 8 Cardies enjoyed their get together while the golfers trudged through a very heavy course. The one advantage was that the bunkers were GUR.
9 Hole Stableford
Division 1:
Winner: R. Banfield 16
drawn, so it accumulates forward. The Rink Winners were Daryle Barr, Peter Hope and Doreen Barr. The Runners Up were Dave Harvey, Brad Conway and Bill Reid. Voucher Winners were Brad Conway, Daryle Barr, John Hilton and Dean Gemmell.
In Round 8 Open Pennants, Grade 4 lost the Master Board 65-58 against Port City, but drew 22 all on two rinks. In Grade 6, Kew defeated Westport 71-69 on the Master Board,
Place getters: K. Camilleri 16, M. Russell 14
NTP: M. Russell
Results for Friday 21st March 2025
18 Hole competition (Stableford) - 8 players
Winner: S. Warner 35
Place getters: E. Hoffman 33, S. Finch 31 9 Hole competition (Stableford) - 14 players
Winner: J. Stapleton 19
R/Up: A. Canty 18
each receiving $15. The runner-up rink winners were Joyce Marendaz, Veronica Pau and Pat O’Conner who each received $10.
The major $30 nomination sheet draw was won by Ray Pantlin with the $15 minor draw going to Bob Nixon. Taste Bakehouse
more.
Men’s Social Triples -
Rink 11 - Stan Farmer, Glen Williams & Brian Kettles.
Rink 18 - Brian Sloggett, John Morgan & Rob Edwards.
Friday, 21st March, Final Men’s Minor Pairs Club ChampionshipLast Year’s runners-up, Bob Young & Keith Lawton V Dennis Richards & Steve Cameron, a great game to watch, 21/20 with Steve
Runner Up: C. Thomas 15
3rd Place: S. English 14
NTP: P. Egan
Division 2:
Winner: P. Pepper 11(c/b)
Runner Up: J. Braithwaite 11(c/b)
3rd: C. Rose 11
NTP: D. Haggett
There were 8 ladies for cards today and again Barbara Pole “scooped the pool”.
Next week, being the first Tuesday of the month, the game will be Stroke & Putting.
winning on two rinks to claim 9 points. In Grade 7, Kew smashed Lake Cathie 73-49 on the Master Board, winning on two rinks. The postponed Round 6 games were played on Sunday, with Grade 4 playing Lake Cathie, which once again was halted after 30 ends, with the points being split as a consequence. In Grade 6, Kew lost the Master Board 63-44 against Port City. In Grade 7, Kew lost the Master Board 62-49, but won on two rinks. The next week
Place getters: M. Russell 17, R. King 15(c/b) NTP - R. Howard
Results for Saturday 22nd March 2025 sponsored by Allam Property Group 18 Hole competition (Stableford) - 7 players
Winner: R. Sinclair 39
R/Up: J. Bevan 33
Place getters: M. Dawson 29, M. Walton 28 NTP: P. Hurst Birdie: J. Bevan, M. Walton
voucher was won by Jeff Ryan and the Flipz ‘n Chipz voucher going to James Lennox.
We had eight large Wiggly Tails meat trays for our monthly Christmas Club Raffle. Lucky winners were Veronica Pau, Doug Bullock (twice), Rod Barnett, Ray Pantlin, Jerry Janik, Bindy
category.
Cameron & Dennis Richards Club Minor Pairs Champions for 2025.
Saturday, 22nd March, Open Gender Pennants, Round Eight -
Grade 3 - LCBC V Port City/home - winners LCBC.
Grade 4 - LCBC V North Haven/away - winners LCBC.
Grade 5 - LCBC V Port City/home - winners LCBC.
Grade 6 Red - LCBC V Port City/home - winners
Kew Ladies Bowls
By Velvanie HARTAS
WELL another week gone by and we had our first pairs competition played on Thursday 20th March. Which was Carol Cheers, Kim Thompson playing against Dee Squire’s, Vel Hartas Winning Team was Carol Cheers and Kim Thompson. Runners up Dee Squire’s & Vel Hartas. Score 22/14. But it was a good game and a good effort by both
round of Pennants will be Saturday 12th April 2025. The draw for the Handicap Pairs has been completed, with games being played on Saturday and Sunday for two consecutive weekends, so games will be played 29 March, 30 March, 5 April and 6 April. Saturday games commence at 1pm, while Sunday games start at 10am. Check the notice board or our web site kew.bowls.com. au for the draw.
Our Travelling Bowlers
Next week’s game is a Par format and the 2nd Round of the President’s trophy.
Results of the 3rd round of the 18 hole Singles Knockout.
P. Choo def K. Rumbel, J. Hardy def T. Pender. Consequently, the final will be between P. Choo and J. Hardy on Friday 28th March 2025. Well done and the best of luck from all of us.
Notara and Joyce Marendaz.
Our LUSC Mixed Bowls Championships commence this week so bowlers who are playing should be ready to play at 8.45am. Also, a reminder to all bowlers, who travel to bowls via Ocean Drive, to be prepared for possible traffic delays at the Mountain View Road
Port City.
Grade 6 Blue - LCBC V Wauchope/away - winners Wauchope.
Grade 7 Red - LCBC V Kew/away - winners Kew.
Sunday, 23rd March, Open Gender Pennants, Round Six - Washout from March 8th. Only one game completed due to weatherGrade 7 Red - LCBC V Comboyne/away - winners Comboyne.
teams.
Friday 21st March
Our second game of pairs was played with Leonie Murphy, Lorraine Clarke playing against Margaret Ashford &Marie Cini.
Winning team was Leonie Murphy &Lorraine Clarke. Runners-up were Margaret Ashford & Marie Cini.
Score 15/12. It was a close game and a good effort by both teams. They also had a very good roll up for the Friendly Friday games.
will host Harrington on Sunday 13th April, so make a note of this date in your diary.
Monday Monthly Pairs is scheduled for the 7th April 2025. Get you name down so you don’t miss out. Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress), with Handicap Pairs being played on Saturday and Sunday.
Pennants update - On Monday 24th March, Round 2 was played at Tuncurry golf course. Kew Kites won 5-0 against Buladelah and Kew Kestrels lost 1½ - 3½ against Wingham. Round 3 pennants matches will be played at Harrington Waters on Monday 31st March. Kew Kites will be up against Tallwoods Diamonds while Kew Kestrels will be playing Forster/Tuncurry Kumho.
intersection where work will commence on a new roundabout on Wednesday 31st March.
Until next week, try to get out into the glorious outdoors as much as you possibly can in this wonderful part of the world…you know it makes sense!
“We have spent months campaigning and tracking down players,” Benny said.
“We currently have 13 women registered but would love to have a few
With the season's start imminent, the club is still seeking more players to join the team.
“We are always eager to welcome players to our amazing little club.”
Among the standout additions to the team is Amanda Butler, a finalist in the 2023/24 NSW Touch Football High Performance Awards in the Senior Female Player of the Year
“We are super excited to see LCBH Raiders build this year with the addition of a women's league tag team,” said Amanda.
“We had a three year vision to get this up and running but to see it happen so soon is amazing.”
q Dan Morgan, Ben Morgan, Jarryd Bird, Steve James, Mick Murray and Dylan Rumble.
q Club President and Women’s League Tag coach Benny Smith with Amanda Butler, Courtney Owen, Charlotte Turner, Gabriella Sorensen and Nat West.
SUDOKU
Funeral Notices
BUCKLEY
Kevin Lawrence
21st March 2025. Late of North Haven. Dearly loved husband of Maryanne. Loving Father and Father-in-Law to Michael, Jacqueline and Adam. Poppy to Sienna, Toby, Layne and Tayte.
Aged 75 years
The Relatives and Friends of Kevin are respectfully invited to attend a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate his life to be held Friday 4th April 2025 at Camden Haven Anglican Church, Mission Terrace, Lakewood commencing at 11am. Thence for private cremation.
MARK G HAMMOND FUNERAL SERVICES
67a Bold Street Laurieton, NSW, 2443 Accredited Member FDA of NSW (02) 6559 5999
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved
FRITS JOZEF SLIEKER
07 Aug 1953 – 25 Mar 2025
Cherished Husband, Father and Opa Yoka
Brian Heather Evie
Mike Melanie Ingrid Ben Saskia Troy Sonny Mila. A memorial service will be held at Simplicity Funerals Laurieton on Monday 31 March 2025 at 11am.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
In Lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Brain Cancer Research. 16 Lake Street Laurieton 02 6527 9710
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BETTANY HUGHES’ LOST WORLDS: NABATAEANS
SBS, 8.30pm
For centuries, travellers have been fascinated by the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, and this eyeopening documentary sees historian Bettany Hughes (pictured) investigate the ancient civilisation that created it. Hughes delves into the people of the enigmatic kingdom of Nabataea, following their incense trade routes from the Arabian Peninsula to the Mediterranean and accessing new research across Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Greece, Italy and Oman. She finds Petra, their iconic capital built in the 1st century BC, was part of a vast empire only now revealing its secrets.
FRIDAY,
March 28
SATURDAY
FATHER BROWN
ABC TV, 6.10pm
The fictional Cotswolds village of Kembleford sees its fair share of devilish activity. Luckily, Father Brown (Mark Williams, pictured) is on hand to help the police solve the multitude of murder cases on his patch. Set during the early 1950s, the affable and astute Father and his band of helpers are a favourite of cosy mystery fans. Season 11 begins with this episode that sees rivalries escalate to murderous heights during the 1955 “Olimpicks” – an event held by Kembleford and neighbouring village Hambleston, though not since 1952. When a Hambleston contestant is poisoned during the spinacheating contest, Father Brown has to find someone with a grudge against the victim and is not short of candidates.
SUNDAY NOTRE DAME: THE RENAISSANCE CONCERT
SBS, 8.40pm
Almost six years have passed since the world watched on in horror as France’s renowned Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral was damaged by a devastating fire in April, 2019. Though the painstaking reconstruction and restoration work goes on, the historic heart of the city reopened to visitors at the end of 2024, marking the occasion with this glamorous concert. Conducted by Gustavo Dudamel and featuring the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, this moving spectacle also includes breathtaking light shows and performances from Yo-Yo Ma, Pharrell Williams, Marion Cotillard and Angélique Kidjo.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Hannah Moloney health checks her worm farm.
8.30 Under The Vines. (PG) Daisy bonds with her future daughter-in-law.
9.15 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R)
9.45 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.15 Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala. (Mls, R) Hosted by Mel Buttle.
12.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
1.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (PGal)
8.30 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (Premiere, PG)
9.30 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 A Body That Works. (Ml)
12.00 Romulus. (MA15+av, R)
1.55 Elizabeth. (PGa, R)
3.40 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Green Book. (2018, Ml, R)
Based on a true story. In the ’60s, a distinguished African-American pianist hires a tough-talking Italian-American bouncer as his chauffeur for a concert tour through America’s Midwest and Deep South. Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini.
11.15 The Americas. (PG, R)
12.15 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGlv, R)
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 4. Dolphins v Brisbane Broncos.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Dolphins versus Brisbane Broncos match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Assault On Precinct 13. (2005, MA15+lv, R) A cop battles rogue colleagues. Ethan Hawke.
12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) Presented by Sam Pang. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Guests include Jodie Foster, Olivia Colman, Austin Butler, Wanda Sykes and Lorraine Kelly. 10.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, March 29
6.10 Father Brown. (Return, PGav) Rivalries escalate at a local athletics event.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (Ma) The team investigates a family with secrets.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) DCI Vera Stanhope investigates after a young man is found dead following a collision with a car. On closer inspection, it becomes clear that this is not an accident and is more than a hit and run.
10.05 Unforgotten. (Mals, R) The team investigates Gerry Cooper. 10.50 Boat Story. (MA15+av, R) Janet and Samuel try to find a buyer for the drugs.
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (Premiere) 8.10 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.25 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Wonders Of Europe. (Return)
8.30 Blenheim: The People Behind The Palace.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (R) 10.15 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 11.15 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ma, R)
3.30 Icons. (PGav, R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Cheerful
Weather For The Wedding. Continued. (2012, PG) 7.00 Goddess. (2013, PG) 8.55 Every Day. (2018, PG) 10.45 Shiva Baby. (2020, M) 12.10pm Stand By Me. (1986, M) 1.45 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 3.55 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 The Peacemaker. (1997, MA15+) 10.45 Body Double. (1984, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs.
March 30
Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s French Gardens. (R) 3.30 Grand Designs: 25 Years And
6.30 Compass. (Return, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Darby And Joan. (PGa) Joan and Jack are invited to an island resort.
8.15 Unforgotten. (Ml) The team discovers Gerry’s nationalist views.
9.05 Boat Story. (MA15+l) Janet and Samuel celebrate their newfound riches.
10.05 MOVIE: Two Hands. (1999, MA15+lv, R) Heath Ledger.
11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
12.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Tiddler. 5.35 Children’s Programs. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral Pt 2. (R) 8.40 Notre Dame: The Renaissance Concert. Coverage of an event to celebrate the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
10.40 Windsor Castle Fire: The Untold Story. (PGa, R) 11.40 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Men’s race. 1.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Gent-Wevelgem. Women’s race.
3.40 Britain’s Great Outdoors. (R)
4.10 Bamay. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Athletics. Maurie Plant Meet.
9.00 MOVIE: Apollo 13. (1995, PGal, R)
Three NASA astronauts find their lives in danger after a potentially catastrophic explosion. Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon.
11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGadl)
12.20 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGalv, R) Sketch comedy series.
1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PG) A woman’s collecting has filled her small home.
8.30 MOVIE: San Andreas. (2015, Mlv, R) A rescue helicopter pilot searches for his daughter. Dwayne Johnson.
10.45 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997, Mv, R)
12.40 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)
1.30 Hybrid Horizons. (Final, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Capricorn One. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 9.10 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 11.05 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 1pm The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. (2012, M) 2.55 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 4.45 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 6.55 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 8.30 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 10.35 My Own Good. (2018, M, Italian) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.
8.40 The Hunters: Bondi Hate Murders. (Mav) A look at attacks on the gay community.
10.10 Tabloids On Trial. (Premiere, Mal)
11.40 Pembrokeshire
Murders: Catching The Gameshow Killer. (Mav, R)
12.40 The Bay. (Malv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9News Late.
See No Evil: She’s Fake. (Ma)
The First 48. (Mav)
Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)
MONDAY, March 31
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lisbon With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.25 Pompeii: The New Dig. (PGa, R)
9.30 24 Hours In Emergency. 10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Syndrome E. (MA15+av)
12.05 The Night Manager. (MA15+v, R)
2.20 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R)
3.20 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl)
8.30 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Ma) The 126 races to contain a toxic chlorine cloud. 9.30 Suits L.A. (M) 10.30 The Agenda Setters. 11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGals)
12.00 We Interrupt This Broadcast. (PGals, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Fantastic
Mr. Fox. Continued. (2009, PG) 6.35 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.55 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 11.10 My Own Good. (2018, M, Italian) 1pm Man Who Didn’t Want To See The Titanic. (2021, M, Finnish) 2.35 Tourism. (2017) 4.00 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 5.55 Selkie. (2000, PG) 7.30 Within Sand. (2022, M, Arabic) 9.40 Hajjan. (2023, M, Arabic) Midnight Late Programs.
TUESDAY, April 1
(MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Guillaume’s Paris. (R)
11.00 Snow. (Premiere, PGas)
11.55 Illegals. (Malsv, R) 1.50 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
3.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
100% Footy. (M)
9News Late.
The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. (Mad)
Police After Dark. (Mlv, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Little
Nicholas’ Treasure. Continued. (2021, PG, French)
7.50 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 10.00 Paradise Road. (1997, M) 12.05pm Within Sand. (2022, M, Arabic)
2.15 Children Of Heaven. (1997, PG, Farsi) 3.50 Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 5.35 Belle. (2013, PG)
7.30 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 9.35 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022) 11.25 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The Americas: Mexico. (PG) 8.30 The Hunting Party. (M) 9.30 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec helps Rose when an attorney general is threatened by a scandalous deep fake video that puts lives in danger.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 St. Denis Medical. (PGal) 12.00 MOVIE: House Of Chains. (2022, MA15+av, R) Mena Suvari. 2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
WEDNESDAY, April 2
FAMILY
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.05 Odd Squad. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.10 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.45 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)
8.40 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. Looks at the Eurostar.
9.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v)
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Blackwater. (Malsv)
12.20 My Brilliant Friend. (Malv, R)
3.50 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31)
WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 MOVIE: Joyride. (2022, M) 2.15 Queer Sports. 3.10 The Weekly Football Wrap. 3.40 News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.40 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 6.05 Are You Autistic? 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Goodfellas. (1990, MA15+) 11.15 MOVIE: The Handmaid’s Tale. (1990, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs.
6am Tourism.
Continued. (2017) 6.25 Belle. (2013, PG) 8.20 Selkie. (2000, PG) 9.55 Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 11.40 Hajjan. (2023, M, Arabic) 2pm The Movie Show. 2.35 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 4.15 Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 5.50 Eat Wheaties! (2020, PG) 7.30 Made In America. (1993, M) 9.35 Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 11.15 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, April 3
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PGa)
8.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (Return)
9.30 Virdee. (M)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Breaking Point. (Mlsv)
11.55 Blinded. (Madl, R)
1.40 Hugh’s Wild West. (R)
3.45 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.25pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35
Duggee. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.05 Odd Squad. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs.
VICELAND (31)
6am WorldWatch.
10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Hoarders. 2.15 Planet A. 2.45 Insight. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Crazy Rich Ancients. 6.15 Over The Black Dot. 6.45 Travel Man. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGal) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Lawrence Mooney: Embracing Your Limitations. (MA15+s, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mad)
12.30 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am TBA. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Return, PGs)
8.30 The Grand Tour. (Return, MA15+l)
9.50 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
10.50 9News Late.
11.20 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
(64) SBS MOVIES (32)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) An Australian labradoodle won’t stop licking.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
9.45 The Amazing Race. (PG)
11.15 The Chernobyl Disaster. (Ma, R)
12.15 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 5. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks. 9.55 Thursday Night Knock Off. 10.40 9News Late.
FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Bewitched. 9.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00 Project Impossible. Noon MOVIE: Conan The Destroyer. (1984, M) 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Suicide Squad. (2016, M) 10.50 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 The Nanny. 9.00 Bewitched. 9.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 10.00 Seinfeld. 11.00 Project Impossible. Noon MOVIE: Suicide Squad. (2016, M) 2.20 Innovation Nation. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Survivor 48. 9.00 MOVIE: 22 Jump Street. (2014, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 American Resto. 10.30 Storage Wars. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn
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6am Dafne.
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News Of The Area
By Kim AMBROSE
THE Lake Cathie Bonny Hills (LCBH) Raiders will add a new page to their history books in 2025, with a women’s league tag team representing the club for the first time.
“The committee members of the Lake Cathie Bonny Hill Raiders and myself are extremely excited about the introduction of our first women’s league tag team,” said first-year club president Benny Smith.
“With the positive impact of the NRLW, we
Female focus
q Club President and Women’s League Tag coach Benny Smith with Amanda Butler, Courtney Owen, Charlotte Turner, Gabriella Sorensen and Nat West.