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16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

By Andrea FERRARI JOINING the annual international 16 Days of Activism against GenderBased Violence, the Coffs Coast Committee Against Domestic and Family Violence (CCCADFV) participated in two awareness opportunities last week.

On the evening of Tuesday 28 November, committee members gathered with banners at the Big Banana and watched as the iconic landmark was lit up orange.

On Thursday 30 November, members of the group set up a stall at the Growers Market in City Square with information

q Coffs/Clarence Police District Crime Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Guy Flaherty (left) with members of the Coffs Coast Committee Against Domestic and Family Violence at the Growers Market in Coffs City Square.

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q An orange-themed information stall supporting the 16 Days of Activism in Coffs Harbour.

to circulate and share, along with pots of orange nail varnish to paint people’s nails in support of the campaign.

The campaign has been running globally since it started up in London in 1991, using the colour orange to unify individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

Sadly this campaign is a relevant one in Coffs Harbour.

“Across the Coffs Clarence Police District, domestic and family violence call outs are at a rate of over 50 per week, making up the majority of duties for local police,” Celeste Abell from CCCADFV told News Of The Area.

Nationally, last year 57 women were murdered in Australia as a result of violence.

That’s more than one woman each week.

“Change is painfully slow, but yes, progress is happening,” Celeste said.

“Over the last few years a number of Australian laws have improved around

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q Celeste Abell from CCCADFV and community member Adam Byron Thomsen supporting the campaign for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

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sexual assault and domestic violence related offences.

“These have come about by huge amounts of researching and advocating to Government, who are taking positive steps,” she shared.

A series of webinars were also held over the sixteen days of activism, with a range of exceptional guest speakers presenting information especially for community workers.

This is to ensure local services are at the forefront of developments and practices in the field, so they can deliver the best possible support to those in our community.

The Coffs Coast Committee Against Domestic and Family Violence is a network

q Members of the Coffs Coast Committee Against Domestic and Family Violence take a stand at the Big Banana.

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of local NGOs and government agencies who meet monthly.

“We are local people who work daily in preventing and responding to gender-based violence,” said Celeste.

“We are committed to raising awareness in our communities through campaigns like this, to improve safety and wellbeing of the people we serve.”

The 16 Days of Activism ends on Sunday 10 December.

For men standing together against violence, here are some services offering male support: • Safer Futures: 0477 042 658 • 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) • Mensline Australia (1300 789 978)

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q Celeste Abell from CCCADFV, Yarob Haddad, Multicultural Community Liaison Officer at NSW Police, and Uncle Kevin Wilson, Police Aboriginal Liaison Officer, sporting orange-painted nails in support.

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Labor accused of dragging their feet on Koala Park

By Andrew VIVIAN NSW PREMIER Chris Minns visited Coffs Harbour early last month and announced a consultation process for establishing a Great Koala National Park (GKNP).

However, for proponents of the Park, action cannot come soon enough.

The Bellingen Environment Centre (BEC) has called on the Government to suspend all logging within the proposed Great Koala National Park as consultation for the Koala Park begins in Coffs Harbour.

“The future of koalas on the Coffs Coast hangs in the balance and the Labor party’s promise of saving the healthiest population in NSW is not happening,” BEC spokesperson Dominic King said.

“If logging is allowed to continue within the boundaries of the proposed Great Koala National Park, koalas and a large number of other critically threatened and endangered animals will suffer.”

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National Park advisory panel in Coffs Harbour, BEC has been working closely with locals who live next to Pine Creek State Forest.

“The community is fast noticing that Labor are dragging their feet in standing up for the health of our environment and especially our internationally loved koalas.

“The industrial logging that we are seeing at Pine Creek is an environmental and economic disaster and not only a major threat to koalas, but it’s also a serious waste of taxpayers’ dollars and undermines the $190 million NSW Government Koala Strategy.”

When contacted by News Of The Area, a spokesperson from the office of the Minister for Agriculture, Tara Moriarty, pointed to the NSW Government’s announcement of the process to establish the Great Koala National Park, as well as a halt to timber harvesting operations in the 106 koala hubs within the area being assessed for the park.

According to the spokesperson, the

q Great Koala National Park proponents express their frustration with a banner on the Pacific Highway. Photo: Friends of Pine Creek.

Government considers the creation of the Great Koala National Park on the NSW Mid North Coast as Labor’s largest environmental commitment and a crucial part of the overall strategy to save koalas from extinction in NSW. The spokesperson said the Government will implement a halt to timber harvesting in koala hubs within the assessment area for the park while the work to establish the park is carried out.

This includes the 106 koala hubs that cover more than 8,400 hectares of state forest.

As well as discussions with Forestry Corporation of NSW about the next steps of the cessation and determination of timber supply options, the process to establish the park will involve three key components.

These are an independent economic and social assessment, the establishment of industry, community and Aboriginal

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advisory panels to provide input to the creation of the park, and an expert environmental and cultural heritage assessment.

Despite Labor’s assurances, Mr King remains unconvinced.

“Labor needs to listen to health and environmental scientists, not a single industry, and place a moratorium on logging immediately,” he said.

“The science is crystal clear and says we need to end native forest logging

to protect human health, biodiversity, prevent catastrophic bushfires, enhance rainfall, and stabilise the climate, which is exacerbating extreme weather including heatwaves, droughts and floods.”

Frustration is growing amongst conservationists and anti-logging groups, with a banner unveiled recently over the Pacific Highway accusing the Labor Party of supporting koala extinction, alongside a photo of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Nature Conservation Council warns of bushfire risks

By Andrew VIVIAN

WITH fire season imminent, the Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) is urging the NSW Government to ban native forest logging, claiming that bushfire risks are increased due to NSW state forest being “logged to the edge of towns”.

“This is dramatically increasing the bushfire risk these communities face and should be stopped as a matter of priority,” NCC CEO Jacqui Mumford said.

“Right now, logging is occurring within six kilometres (km) of Lansdowne on the Mid North Coast and there are plans to log forest right on the border of Nambucca Heads within the next six months.

“We are calling on members of the NSW Parliament to take an important step to protect the community and the environment from the risk of bushfires by ending native forest logging.”

The NCC cites peer

reviewed research that found logged forest was more likely to have burnt, and at a higher severity, during the 201920 bushfires than unlogged forests.

This research shows that logging produces forests that are more likely to burn because of increased amounts of sunlight and wind being allowed to enter and dry out the soil and understory.

According to the researchers, debris left on the ground or in piles

q The Nature Conservation Council says research indicates logged forests increase bushfire risk. Photo: David Gallan.

q Nature Conservation Council of NSW CEO Jacqui Mumford demonstrating the amount of wood left after some logging operations. Photo: NCC. dries out and increases the severity and impact of a fire.

The studies indicate that the vegetation that regrows after logging has substantially more flammable branches close to the ground, creating a vertical ladder of fuel which will allow all available vegetation to burn, and at a higher temperature.

The crown fires that occur due to this vertical ladder are reportedly much more difficult to control, spread more quickly, and embers are much more easily transported by wind to start new spot fires.

“All the evidence we have shows that disturbed,

younger forests that have been logged are more likely to burn, and do so more intensely,” Ms Mumford said.

“In contrast, older, undisturbed forests are shadier, wetter, and have taller trees leading them to be less likely to burn, and when they do they burn slower and cooler.”

A spokesperson for Forestry Corporation NSW questioned the research findings.

“There is no scientific consensus linking timber harvesting and fire risk and the Final Report of the NSW Bushfire Inquiry found no clear link, but identified it as an area for further research,”

the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson said the recommendations of the bushfire inquiry are being implemented and Forestry Corporation is currently working with the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) to develop the next generation of bush fire risk management plans, which consider fire risk and mitigations across land tenures.

Professor David Lindenmayer, from the Australian National University in Canberra, who has reviewed the research, said, “Native forest logging makes bushfires worse – and to say otherwise ignores the facts.”

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Cover Story: CARE ABANDONED out what was happening, including calls and emails to Minister for Veterans Matt Keogh, receiving little in the way of a useful response.

As a user of the VHC service himself, Trevor got a phone call on 30 November from an agency stating that they were his new provider.

He told them he wouldn’t accept a new provider until they had set up with all the war widows and veterans across Coffs Harbour.

“I also asked them how they were going to provide the service and they told me ‘we haven't got any staff yet we’re just getting the clients and then we’ll sort that out’.

“They also told me they’d had nothing to do with DVA before and only received one day’s training for the veterans’ service.

“Even if they appoint cleaners today it’s going to take two to four weeks to set up the dates and start servicing.”

Trevor is outraged that the service has been allowed to lapse in this manner.

“Can you imagine leading up to Christmas, you take away the person who’s been cleaning their house or showering them or coming and doing their meals and you say you’re going to put in someone new to them, but you don't know when.”

For some, the VHC service is their only regular contact with people from outside their home.

Trevor is particularly concerned about how this is affecting the morale of widows and veterans in the lead up to Christmas.

“I’ve been in this field for more than 20 years and I’ve got an understanding about how people are affected by this kind of change.

“To do this to people right on Christmas is so unfair.

“Can you imagine a

issues affecting veterans and war widows, describes the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ recent handling of the Veterans Home Care (VHC) service.

Currently the cleaning and care service is not being provided to many in need on the Coffs Coast, having stopped on 30 November 2023 at the end of the former contractor’s agreement.

A new contractor has been appointed but they are Sydney-based and have no staff on the ground in Coffs Harbour, according to Trevor.

This means the war widows and veterans who are registered for the service are not having their homes cleaned, are not getting their daily shower, are not getting their bed changed, their washing is not being done and do not have someone helping with their food or chemist shopping.

In late 2022, the former VHC service provider, Park Beach Plaza-based Australian Unity, announced it was not renewing its contract, which gave the DVA twelve months to put the job to tender and have a new provider to take over on 1 December 2023.

Trevor, a Legatee with Coffs Harbour Legacy, a director of Legacy Aged Care and Chair of the Legacy Welfare Committee for the Coffs Coast, has lived experience and knowledge of war widows’ and veterans’ needs and vulnerabilities.

Throughout the past year, Trevor has been checking in on any progress the DVA was making on appointing a new contractor and received very little information back.

With Australian Unity’s contract ending on 30 November 2023, he increased pressure to find

q Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan is supporting Trevor Williams’ efforts to get the Veterans Home Care service back in action in Coffs Harbour. grandmother feeling like she cannot bring her family to her home because it’s not been cleaned for three weeks, and the washing has piled up and her bed’s not been changed for a month?”

Trevor’s next-door neighbour for the past 20 years is a war widow receiving support through the VHC. She was due for a clean last week; she didn't get it and she can’t do it herself.

“People in this situation feel bad within themselves,” said Trevor.

“It’s humiliating for them.”

Frustrated by the lack of action by the DVA, Trevor sent an email to Minister Keogh on the Friday before Remembrance Day, saying, “You all stand up there tomorrow saying you’re remembering the veterans, but you haven’t got this

sorted out.”

The only acceptable outcome, according to Trevor, is that every one of the war widows and veterans is guaranteed a service over Christmas.

“Can Minister Keogh honestly look that 93-year old or 97-year-old war widow in the face and say ‘It’s not important that you get your house cleaned or you get your shower before Christmas’?

“It seems no one can be bothered," said Trevor.

“Whether it’s a handful or whether it’s 1500 (people) it doesn't matter, every one of them is important.

“I’ve got seven on my list in Coffs Harbour who have rung me already.

“It should never have happened like this when they had twelve months to sort it out.”

q Legatee Trevor Williams with Jane Sury of Legacy Coffs Harbour during the organisation’s centenary celebrations.

Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan also expressed his disgust in the lack of effective action from the DVA, despite the Minister and his office being notified of the issue over a year ago.

“This has been a completely avoidable slow moving train wreck, and rather than provide our local veterans and Legatees with alternative solutions or offer support, Matt Keogh has chosen to ignore the issue entirely,” said Mr Conaghan.

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh told News Of The Area that the Australian Government is “committed to providing the best possible care to Defence personnel, veterans and their families”.

“It is unfortunate some service providers like Australian Unity (based in

Park Beach) have chosen not to continue providing Veteran Home Care (VHC) services to veterans, war widows and dependents.

“The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has worked for some months to transition clients to new VHC providers.

“DVA has written to all clients impacted, including those who received services from Australian Unity Home Care, advising that a new provider will be allocated to them, with less than a handful yet to be connected to a new service.

“It is anticipated these clients will have new providers before Christmas.

“Veterans can contact their VHC assessment agencies if they have any further questions or concerns on 1300 550 450.”

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ROADWORKS in two Mid North Coast state forests are expected to be completed this month as Forestry Corporation works to maintain effective access ahead of bushfire season.

Forestry Corporation maintains a statewide network of 60,000 kilometres (km) of roads and trails.

A major program of works has recently been focused on repairing flood-damaged roads, bridges and culverts.

Two causeways in Barcoongere State Forest and the Slaters Road culvert crossing in Wedding Bells State Forest near Coffs Harbour have been earmarked for completion this December.

More than half of the state forest road network, some 30,000 km, that Forestry Corporation maintains is located within areas that were impacted by flooding last year.

Extreme weather events damaged between 10,000 and 15,000 kilometres of forest roads.

In response, the NSW Government provided $60 million in funding, spread over three years from 2022, to complete necessary repair works and ensure the community continues to have access to State forests for a wide-range of uses.

Under the Forest Infrastructure and Repair Program (FIRP), Forestry Corporation has worked to plan and complete a long list of projects in state forests.

Forestry Corporation’s Project Supervisor, Forest Infrastructure, Peter Walsh said more than 100 projects have now been completed under FIRP and a further 130 projects are currently in a planning or implementation stage across New South Wales.

Mr Walsh said the massive schedule of works had brought significant benefits to regional economies while restoring road access for visitors to state forests.

“To date, fifteen major bridges have been replaced, four major landslips have been repaired, more than 1000 kilometres of roads have been upgraded, twelve quarries have been expanded and 85 crossings repaired,” said Mr Walsh.

“Restoring and improving vehicle access to the forest estate has been a major focus for Forestry Corporation over the

past year with these major works creating employment and adding significantly to regional economies.

“A considered approach has been taken to the planning and construction of road,

bridge and causeway repairs ahead of the bushfire season to ensure our forestry firefighters have improved access to fire trails and roads that were compromised by flooding.”

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Have your say on Bypass Place Design and Landscape Plan AS WORK on the Coffs Harbour bypass hits full speed, the community is being invited to provide feedback on the project’s draft Place Design and Landscape plan.

A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the plan described the urban, architectural and landscape design proposals for the completed joint Australian and NSW governmentfunded bypass.

“On completion, the fourteen-kilometre Coffs Harbour bypass will save motorists up to twelve minutes of travel time and let them bypass up to twelve sets of traffic lights,” the spokesperson said.

“This development will improve safety, travel times and livability in Coffs Harbour, but we also want it to be a project the people of Coffs are proud of.

“That’s why we’re asking for their feedback on the draft Place Design and Landscape plan, which is now out for community consultation.

“A concept of ‘Mountains to the Sea’ has been adopted for the draft plan, and it reflects the unique setting of the bypass where the new Pacific Motorway will sit between, and offer views of, the Great Dividing Range and the Pacific Ocean.”

The draft plan has been prepared to complement the visual attributes of three distinct character zones along the bypass route: Korora Basin: the northern section of the corridor skirts the ridge line and runs through the highly constrained resorts district where topography, biodiversity, community and tourism all intersect.

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Basin: the central section of the corridor is visually prominent interfacing with urban development in the flatlands and the foothills of the escarpment.

Boambee Basin: the southern section of the corridor is a key biodiversity corridor where the alignment is built up through the flats and undulating landscape.

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experienced suicidal distress integrate back into the community.

A key part of the program was the Peer Support Group which operated as a safe space for people to share their experiences and connect with each other.

Speaking with News Of The Area, Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said, “There were lots of losers in this year’s state budget and this is one of those services that has missed out on funding from the Minns Labor Government.

“It was a crucial cog in our mental health services on the Coffs Coast and until it’s funded by Healthy North Coast next year there will now be a gap in our local mental health services.

“By the time they hire people and get it up and running it could be nine

months.

“Mental health services are in high need on the Coffs Coast.

“The Wesley LifeForce Aftercare service was targeted – it filled a gap that no other provider did in our area.”

Monika Wheeler, CEO of Healthy North Coast told NOTA, “Healthy North Coast will continue to invest in suicide prevention and aftercare services for the North Coast community through The Way Back service (Tweed, Byron, Lismore and Grafton) and the Care Connect program in Port Macquarie, Kempsey and Bellingen.

“We're working with Social Futures, who are delivering the Care Connect program, to offer supports to Coffs Harbour until 30 June 2024, at which point we will have appointed a

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People can provide their feedback by emailing community@chbteam. com.au or via an online feedback form at www. pacifichighway.nsw.gov.au/ coffsharbourbypass.

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provider to deliver The Way Back service on the Mid North Coast.

“For anyone needing immediate mental health

support, we encourage you to call Lifeline or the 24hour Mental Health Line.”

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Suicide prevention program closes WESLEY LifeForce Aftercare, the Coffs Harbour-based suicide prevention program, closed at the end of November due to the inability to secure funding from the State Government.

While a new program is being introduced by Healthy North Coast in the second half of 2024, there’s a sixmonth gap for a service that was helping numerous people across Coffs Harbour.

Set up in early 2021 in recognition of the high rates of suicide and suicidal distress in the area, Wesley LifeForce Aftercare supported many locals and their friends and family through an innovative and multifaceted fourteen-week program of recovery.

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Environmental projects funded by Council grants

By Andrea FERRARI SEVEN nature-based projects focused on protection, education, regeneration and rehabilitation have been allocated funding through Round 2 of the City of Coffs Harbour (CoCH) Council’s Environmental Levy Grants, totalling $81,355.

“The program funds a combination of major City strategic projects and initiatives and communitybased projects, which collectively deliver on the environmental objectives found in the MyCoffs Community Strategic Plan,” CoCH Director City Infrastructure, Andrew Beswick told News Of The Area.

"The City recognises the importance of this program to help protect, restore and enhance spaces through City and community projects."

The successful projects will now be included in the 2023-24 Operational Plan.

Four projects will be run

by Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare: - Focus on native flora and fauna, $19,620 - Korora Landcare Nest

Box Project, $5,460 - Park Beach Littoral Rainforest, $3,600 - Macro-invertebrates in focus, $5,475.

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Korora Landcare volunteers keen to press on with their Nest Box project.

Landcare President Barry Powells told NOTA, his organisation was “extremely grateful” to have access to “such targeted funding”.

The Coffs Regional Community Gardens Association will receive $17,400 for sustainability workshops.

The Nana Glen Landcare Group will receive $5,000 for an invertebrate water study of local waterways.

The Coffs Coast Branch of the National Parks Association has been granted $25,000 for citizen science ecological education for local community volunteers.

"The Environmental Levy Grants Program plays a vital role in funding projects that positively impact Coffs Harbour’s local environment and community,” said City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos.

“It’s great to see a range of projects receive funding,

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Program are to ensure that the allocation of Environmental Levy funds support the achievement of the MyCoffs Community Strategic Plan for a natural environment sustained for the future; to protect the diversity of our natural environment and to use resources responsibly to support a safe and stable climate.

The MyCoffs Community vision of ‘connected, sustainable, thriving’, is set out in the plan’s goals and priorities for the city over the next ten years and beyond.

It centres around four themes: Community Wellbeing, Community Prosperity, A Place for Community and Sustainable Community Leadership.

For more information visit www.coffsharbour. nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/ Our-responsibilities/ MyCoffs-CommunityStrategic-Plan.

whether for doing work in the natural environment or educating the community to get better outcomes for our community.”

City of Coffs Harbour introduced the Environmental Levy as a means of undertaking environmental management works.

The levy currently raises around $1.3 million per annum for local environmental works at an average annual cost of $44 per rate payer.

The Environmental Levy is allocated in two streams.

75 percent of the fund is allocated to Major Strategic Projects and 25 percent to the Environmental Levy Grants program.

Under the program, grants are available to community organisations for projects starting from 1 July each financial year, worth between $2,000 and $25,000 per project.

The objectives of the Environmental Levy Grants

Simplified tender documents can be downloaded free of charge at www.portal.tenderlink.com/coffsharbour. For assistance in this process please contact Tenderlink Help Desk on 1800 233 533 or email support@tenderlink.com.

Enquiries should be directed via the Tenderlink online forum to Andrew Holt, Strategic Contracts Administrator. Submission of the Tender is electronic via the City’s Tenderlink web portal. Tender submissions sent by email, post or fax will NOT be accepted.

The City’s policy is the canvassing of Councillors and/or City staff will disqualify any Tenderer.

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Pharmacy prescription trial a success for regions IT will be easier for people suffering from certain skin conditions to access prescription medicines in 2024, as part of an ongoing pharmacy prescribing trial.

It marks the next phase of the trial which sees participating pharmacists authorised to supply certain medicines without a prescription, after having a consultation with a patient.

The trial is designed to safely expand the capacity of pharmacists in order to relieve pressure on general practitioners and other primary care settings.

From late March next year, pending ethics approval, the trial will include treatments for impetigo (school sores) and shingles.

Under the trial, additional topical treatments for dermatitis and mild plaque psoriasis will also be included.

In May, Minister for Health Ryan Park announced the commencement of stage one of the initiative, which trialled the prescribing of treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) at 100 participating pharmacies.

In September, it expanded to more than 900 pharmacies and extended the trial to the prescribing of the resupply of the oral contraceptive pill (OCP).

The trial has now expanded to over 1,100 community pharmacies – or around 60 percent of pharmacies around the state.

More than 6,000 women have benefited from this trial so far with improved access to essential health care and improving timely access to care.

The skin condition treatment component of the trial will run for twelve months.

“Everyone knows it is sometimes difficult to get in to see our very busy GPs,” Minister for Health Ryan Park said.

“And people know where to find a pharmacy and this trial offers patients who can’t see their GP another treatment pathway.

“Through this trial, we are making it easier and more convenient for people to access the medications they need but working hard to ensure their care is not fragmented.

“By bolstering the capacity of pharmacies, we can take pressure off other parts of our primary care system, so that those who need them can access them.

“Where we can do things better, we should, and these are the kind of innovative initiatives that I am keen for our health system to embrace.”

Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh said the reforms have been a game changer for our regions, making healthcare more accessible for the community and easing the burden on local hospitals and GPs. The original twelvemonth trial was announced in November 2022, initiated by the former Liberal and Nationals government.

“This reform has been a huge success and completely transformational for healthcare locally, particularly for women,” said Mr Singh, Shadow Minister for Tourism, Emergency Services and the North Coast.

“Local pharmacies play a crucial role in our communities and empowering pharmacists to provide access to healthcare previously only available with a prescription has been revolutionary.

“With pharmacies now able to prescribe medication for UTIs and the

Pop your pressie under the Big W Giving Tree

By Andrea FERRARI

THE Giving Tree is back at Big W Park Beach in the Plaza.

From now until Christmas Eve, customers can place an unwrapped gift under the Giving Tree, each of which will go to families in the community who need it most.

Big W has partnered with Good360 Australia to match all 177 stores with a local charity including women’s shelters, youth centres, homeless shelters and children in hospital.

In Coffs the chosen charity is The Salvation Army.

Big W Park Beach store manager Katie Potter told News Of The Area, “Big W’s annual Giving Tree has become a special initiative for our team, customers and the

community.

“It’s an opportunity for us to come together as a community and give back in a meaningful way.

“This year’s Giving Tree will support our local charity The Salvation Army - Coffs Harbour, lending a helping hand to Aussie families who have had a challenging year.”

Bolstered by knowing locals rally for this cause, Katie said, “Last year’s Giving Tree was a collective success because of everyone’s generosity.

“It was truly heartwarming to see locals in the community come together to support the local charity.”

The team was uplifted by a recent visit from a local school to deliver presents.

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Freedom School placed gifts under our store’s Giving Tree.

“The initiative is a reminder that even the

pill, as well as expanding the range of vaccinations approved for administration by a pharmacist, we have alleviated some of the pressure on local doctors and made it easier for the community to access the health care they need.

“The NSW Coalition is committed to delivering tangible outcomes that make people’s lives better, and this just goes to show how good ideas implemented into sound policy can make a real difference.”

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia’s NSW Branch has welcomed the announcement that the trial will be broadened in 2024.

“This development shows that the State Government is moving in the right direction, and we welcome it.

“Come next March it will be easier for patients with certain skin conditions to access prescription medicines,” Branch President David Heffernan said.

“Pharmacies across NSW, from Bondi to Bourke, have already treated thousands of women with urinary

tract infections who would otherwise have struggled to see a GP or attended an emergency department.

“It’s not only saving patients time but money which is crucial when doctors’ bulk billing rates continue to fall and during a cost-of-living crisis.”

He said New South Wales patients will benefit even more when the State Government adopts a full scope trial such as Queensland’s, which would see pharmacists being able to treat and prescribe for 23 everyday health conditions.

“Patients could be walking into their pharmacy as early as 1 July 2025 and receive treatment for a wide range of everyday health conditions like wound care, asthma, hay fever and shingles,” he said.

More information about the clinical trial and for a list of community pharmacies participating in the trial, is available at https:// w w w. h e a l t h . n sw. g ov. a u / pharmaceutical/Pages/ community-pharmacy-pilot. aspx

q Big W Park Beach’s Giving Tree team. (Back) Rhiannon, Bailey, Michelle, Di, Josh, Sheryl, Naomi, Dean, Katie, (front) Lynne, Michelle, Simone, Kara and Cassie.

smallest of gifts can make a difference and bring joy to families this Christmas,” she said.

In 2022, the Giving Tree initiative saw Big W customers and staff collect and distribute over 10,000

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Second gold for Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience

By Andrew VIVIAN

COFFS Harbour’s tourism industry has again been recognised at the 2023 NSW Tourism Awards, with gold going to the Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience in the ‘Excellence In Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Tourism Experience’ category for the second time.

Now in its 33rd year, the NSW Tourism Awards celebrate business excellence, acknowledge business innovation and reward exceptional customer service.

Giingan Experience representatives will now go on to represent NSW at the 2023 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Darwin on Friday 15 March, and will be up against initiatives such

as the Wintjiri Wiru drone experience at Uluru.

The Giingan Experience is held at ‘Niigi Niigi’ (Sealy Lookout), an important cultural site of the Gumbaynggirr people within the Orara East State Forest.

Guests are immersed in Gumbaynggirr culture through stories, songs, language and the uses of native plants.

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Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation staff celebrate their award.

By taking part in the experience, guests make a direct contribution to the revitalisation of Gumbaynggirr language and culture.

The Giingan Gumbaynggirr Cultural Experience operates under the auspices of the Bularri Muurlay Nyanggan Aboriginal Corporation (BMNAC).

“We are driven by our culture, and by the knowledge that we are competing against time to revitalise the

Gumbaynggirr language,” the BMNAC website states The Giingan experience offers guests an enriching cultural experience and also offers the Gumbaynggirr community opportunities to participate and experience speaking traditional language and to practise culture on Country.

The CEO of BMNAC, Clark Webb, also received a bronze award for his Wajaana Yaam Adventure Tours paddleboard tours.

“We are very humbled to be the recipient of this award and we hope that our work encourages Aboriginal communities to look into tourism as a way to support cultural revitalisation, share knowledge, lead better ecological practices and support the self-sustainability of communities.

“Aboriginal cultural tourism is central to the tourism industry and we hope more cultural products grow.”

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Head start to High School

By Andrea FERRARI

FAMILIES with children transitioning from Year 6 to Year 7 can access support and guidance with this next stage of their lives thanks to a free, inclusive presentation evening at headspace Coffs Harbour.

The session takes place on Tuesday 12 December, from 6:00 to 8:00pm at headspace, 53 Little St, Coffs Harbour.

“As the school year concludes, headspace Coffs Harbour is thrilled to extend a warm invitation to local families,” Ellen Fleeton, Community Engagement and Youth Participation Officer at headspace Coffs Harbour told News Of The Area.

“Our upcoming event aims to create a welcoming atmosphere, offering a free and informative evening dedicated to supporting people with children through the critical transition from Primary School to High School or Year 6 into Year 7 in 2024.

“We believe that fostering a positive and inclusive space is crucial for open dialogue and connection during this significant stage of transition for young people,” she said.

Recognising the significance of this transition for both students and their families, the content is aimed at providing invaluable guidance and timely information.

Keynote speaker Kris De Jong, a Senior School Psychologist with the NSW Department of Education, will headline the event, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the discussion.

Kris’ insights will be complemented by practical tips from headspace staff, focusing on smoothing students’ journeys into secondary schooling and recognising when outside support may be needed.

The event will also feature an overview of the support services available for young individuals at headspace Coffs Harbour.

The primary goal of this event is to empower parents with the tools necessary for a successful transition to high school.

“Recognising the significance of the transition to high school, headspace Coffs Harbour is committed to providing timely and supportive guidance to young people and their families.

“Our event, featuring

keynote speaker Kris De Jong and insights from our dedicated staff, underscores the importance of curating information sessions like this one,” said Ellen.

“In a rapidly changing world, we understand the need for accessible and welcoming sessions that empower parents with the tools necessary for a successful transition.

“It’s about providing not just information but a supportive community for families navigating this exciting phase in their child’s journey.”

Attendees can look forward to connecting with professionals, gaining valuable knowledge, and fostering a supportive community as they navigate this exciting phase in their child’s journey.

Children are welcome and light refreshments will be served throughout the event.

To reserve your spot, register via https:// headspace.org.au/ headspace-centres/coffsharbour/head-start-to-highschool-supportingyo u r - c h i l d - t h ro u g h - t h e year-6-to-7-transition-withheadspace/.

COFFS COAST News Of The Area q Ellen Fleeton, Community Engagement and Youth Participation Officer with Alex Barr, Clinical Lead at headspace Coffs Harbour.

Community network to celebrate first birthday SAWTELL 2030 will celebrate its first birthday on 11 December at The Athletic Club, Sawtell.

The grassroots network formed in November 2022 to connect people who love Sawtell, inspire action, and share resources and knowledge to protect our children’s future and the beautiful country we live in.

Since launching, the local team have hosted four community events including a ‘Food Matters’ and movie event in February, a ‘Move

Better’ day on bikes, EVs and improved public transport in June, and a ‘Sustainable Living’ event with a live Aboriginal cooking demo, movie, and veggie patch workshops in September.

Sawtell 2030 members have also led a Schools Kitchen Garden project.

The Sawtell Public School pilot has the support of the school's principal, teachers, horticulturist, and the team at Hilltop Store, who will run live cooking demos for the kids, teachers and parents in

2024.

The group has also been working on installing community bike repair stations in Sawtell.

They are collaborating on getting EV chargers installed in the village, aimed at attracting more tourists and providing locals with charging options.

“The increasing local bushfires, floods, and supercell storms have shown there are now real health, economic and ecosystem impacts on our communities from worsening climate events,” a Sawtell 2030 spokesperson said.

“We are partially aware of the serious risk to our children’s futures, and we have been collectively paralysed from taking effective preventative steps as individuals and communities.

“Governments have taken some positive steps, but experts advise they are not sufficient.

“There is a real need to accelerate and scale up solutions to decrease our greenhouse gas emissions to prevent dangerous further rise in temperatures.”

The Sawtell 2030 team are welcoming people to their next event on Monday 11

December in Sawtell Village with social drinks from 6.30pm and the main session running from 7.15 - 8:45pm.

Speakers include local emergency doctor Brian O’Connell, who will report on his recent visit to Dubai for COP28, and how NSW Health and the Mid North Coast Local Health District are leading the path towards less waste, emissions and more sustainable organisations.

“Healthcare is taking this seriously and is starting to transform its practices to a lower carbon, lower waste and more efficient system which will be better for its

patients and the community,” Dr O’Connell highlighted.

Organisers invite the community to come and be a part of a positive and effective locals-led community network and be inspired to play your small part towards a brighter, fun, and more sustainable future.

The group's next steps include working more with Council, MPs and other stakeholders on improved consultation towards a community action plan for the Coffs Coast.

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City hosts prestigious IT conference THE City of Coffs Harbour last week hosted the prestigious annual Local Government IT Conference 2023 (LGIT23), showcasing solutions and ideas specifically for councils.

LGIT23 brought together 134 delegates from NSW, Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia and Queensland at Opal Cove Resort.

“This conference is a premier event for the local government IT industry in Australia, and that’s evident from the number of councils attending every year,” City of Coffs Harbour Mayor Cr Paul Amos said.

“The Coffs Coast is the perfect destination for hosting these types of events.

“I hope the delegates take the opportunity to enjoy everything our region has to offer.”

A packed and varied program included

q The conference brought together 134 delegates from across the country.

speakers such as Bastien Treptel, a reformed hacker who shared cyber security stories and his thoughts on how best to protect data.

Also presenting was former NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Victor Dominello, who took conference participants through the Service NSW technology innovation journey.

Other topics included new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and how it could impact councils now and in the future.

“The foundations on which this forum has been built - sharing knowledge and networking with your peers – remain as vital today as they were when the conference was first held 26 years ago,” said Steve Bayliss, City of Coffs Harbour’s Director Business Services.

Big Banana lights up for World Aids Day q Rainbow Coffs Harbour members at the Big Banana as it turned red for World Aids Day.

By Andrea FERRARI

WORLD AIDS Day on Friday 1 December saw the enduringly iconic Big Banana in Coffs Harbour lit up red.

Observed annually on the first day of summer in Australia, the worldwide movement run by UNAIDS is a focus for sharing information about the AIDS/HIV plight.

Robyn Dever, the Director of Rainbow Coffs Harbour, a local group advocating for LGBTIQA+ issues, told News Of The Area, “The day provides an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who

have died from AIDS-related illnesses.

“We asked the community who were interested in coming along to the Big Banana red illumination and showing their support to wear something red, and have their picture taken by the big red banana.

“Over 40 people turned up, which was absolutely awesome,” she said.

Robyn took along her red flag bearing the World AIDS Day ribbon symbol.

“The World AIDS Day red ribbon came about in 1991 when people chose to wear it to increase awareness and show support for those suffering from AIDS. “In those days, it was still a highly stigmatised disease for the gay community,

and this was also a way to show our community that we cared, and to educate the greater community,” she said.

In this, the 35th year of World AIDS Day, the theme was ‘Let Communities Lead’, a theme that resonated with the local Rainbow Coffs Harbour group.

“HIV treatments have now put this illness in the chronic disease category, but there is still a fair amount of stigma out there,” Robyn said.

“It is up to our communities – whether that be the LGBTIQA+ community, or the community of the greater Coffs Harbour to lead the way, to support, to educate, and to be there for each other.”

UNAIDS, the organisation who run the annual awareness day, stated, “Because change depends not on a moment but on a movement, the message Let Communities Lead will not only ring out on one day it will continue to echo throughout December and beyond.”

PROPOSAL TO NAME ROADS It is proposed to name new roads as follows: Location New Names New road off • Banana Road (Option A) Bennetts Road, • Bullock Road (Option B) Coffs Harbour The City invites the community to make a submission to provide input to its decision-making processes and is committed to openness and transparency.

Make a submission Online: To view the map and complete the form go to haveyoursay.coffsharbour.nsw.gov.au Email: coffs.council@chcc.nsw.gov.au Post: Locked Bag 155, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 Submissions close on 8 January 2024.

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Support-A-Family Appeal aids families through tough holiday period THE Lifeline North Coast, Vinnies, Salvos and Lifehouse Care Support-A-Family appeal is close to having all families supported for this year.

Each year the local charities identify a list of

families on the Coffs Coast in need of support through the holiday period, in the form of Christmas gifts, food donations and the like.

While Vinnies, Salvos and Lifehouse have families they know and support

throughout the year, Lifeline North Coast collaborates with local schools to identify families in need.

These families (names and identifying features removed) are printed in News Of The Area, with community members invited to select a family to support.

q Mandy Dawkins from Lifehouse Care and Nicole Hayes from Lifeline North Coast checking the list.

Through the ongoing generosity of the Coffs Coast community, the vast majority of identified families have received support.

“We thank the community for supporting these families, it’s wonderful to see,” Leon Walsh from Vinnies commented.

“We are so close to having all families supported,” Mandy

q Leon Walsh and David Tarrant from Vinnies and Nicole Hayes from Lifeline North Coast.

Dawkins from Lifehouse care said.

“We know it's been a rough and financially hard year for so many, so the fact we have been able to support these families so far has been amazing.

“We collectively have 115 families we are supporting in the community, from all walks of life.”

Nicole Hayes from Lifeline North Coast said the giving nature of the Coffs community “really shows” each year.

“We couldn’t be more thankful,” she said.

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Significant electricity maintenance work in Sandy Beach residents and emergency services to pass through.

To minimise the impact on the local community, a large contingent of Essential Energy crews, including crews from outside the local area, are being brought in.

A planned power outage will be necessary for approximately 800 Sandy Beach homes and businesses.

“Affected customers will receive an advance notification advising of the date and times to help them plan around the power outage,” an Essential Energy spokesperson told News Of The Area.

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Dark with award-winning Milko Foucault-Larche and Parisian born entertainer Corinne Andrew.

Theatregoers will enjoy a complimentary drink, the reveal of season shows and the guest performance, followed by refreshments in the foyer.

The box office will be open for new memberships, membership renewals, and ticket purchases, with presale discounts on selected tickets.

“I’m excited to see what’s in store for 2024 at the

Jetty Memorial Theatre’s season launch night, and I invite anyone who loves the performing arts to come along,” said the City’s Mayor, Cr Paul Amos.

“The Jetty Theatre is a place alive with comedy, drama, music and so much more. It was home to a program of 300 performances and screenings last year, and the 2024 program promises to once again deliver something for everyone with a diverse range of shows, screenings and performances on offer throughout the year.”

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The Season Launch on Friday 8 December will provide a sneak peek at the exciting line-up of shows carefully curated for the City of Coffs Harbour’s cultural and performing arts facility next year.

Local legend Kelly Mac will keep everyone laughing as MC, and there will be a special guest performance celebrating the essence of French music featuring highlights from Paris after

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ESSENTIAL Energy crews will be undertaking significant electricity maintenance work in Sandy Beach ahead of the peak summer period.

Weather permitting, the substantial work will be completed on Sunday 10 December 2023.

Essential Energy recommends people avoid the area or allow additional travel time if needing to pass through.

The work will involve the replacement of approximately 20 power poles and 70 crossarms along with general maintenance on the overhead electricity network that provides power locally and

supports the major powerline between Woolgoolga and Moonee Beach.

Due to the substantial work and large machinery involved, partial road closures will be necessary from approximately 8.30am to 3.00pm, east of Solitary Islands Way into Sandy Beach.

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Senior groups can sign up for tech help

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IN the spirit of the festive season, Youngster.Co is providing a unique opportunity for senior clubs, groups and organisations to experience the gift of connection.

Youngster.Co, a pioneering social enterprise, is extending an invitation to host meaningful technology

sessions aimed at bridging the generational gap and tackling loneliness during this poignant time of year.

The club sponsors the session, which is free to the seniors.

The small fee goes to supporting the dedicated, participating youngsters of the program.

Tony Rothacker, the visionary founder of

Youngster.Co, shared with News Of The Area, “Christmas is a time for togetherness and giving.

“In this spirit, we invite local clubs and businesses to host our special intergenerational sessions.

“This not only supports our mission but also ensures that the youngsters facilitating these sessions are rewarded for their valuable

q One outcome of the Youngster.co sessions is a connection of empowerment between seniors and the Youngster, seen here at a session in Boambee Gardens.

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contributions.

“It’s more than just learning about technology; it’s about fostering a sense of community, belonging and mutual support,” he said.

With four years of lived experience, this initiative has proven it is not merely about tech assistance; it's a celebration of intergenerational bonding and shared learning.

Tony said Youngster.Co's mission resonates deeply during the holiday season. “(We aim) to alleviate loneliness among both the young and the elderly, while equipping the younger generation with essential life skills and enhancing employability.”

Their approach is twofold: offering tech-help sessions in public spaces and providing personalised assistance at home for a small fee.

These interactions create a nurturing environment where knowledge and experiences are exchanged, enriching both parties.

During these sessions, seniors partner with a Youngster to explore the world of technology – from mastering smartphone apps and video calls to engaging on social media platforms.

“Our sessions are tailored to each individual’s needs,” Tony explained.

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q Youngster.co runs sessions out in the community to support seniors to use their digital devices.

“We’re not just solving tech issues; we’re creating moments of genuine connection and understanding, all while supporting the financial needs of our young facilitators.”

Tony recalls a touching moment from a recent session.

“Marie, one of our senior participants, expressed her gratitude after her time with Nathan, a local Youngster.

“She said, ‘Having someone solely focused on helping you, listening to your concerns, and resolving them – it’s simply wonderful’.

“This sentiment captures the essence of what we aim to achieve.”

Youngster.Co is inviting you to be part of this meaningful journey.

Contact Youngster.Co at 1300 77 47 11 or through their live chat feature to set up a session with your group.

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Urunga Wetlands flourishing with flora and bustling with birds

By Andrea FERRARI

PARADISE has been restored across the Urunga Wetlands six years after the completion of a $10 million clean-up of one of NSW’s most polluted sites.

The filthy site was transferred to the NSW Government as Crown land to treat and contain more than 36,400 tonnes of contaminated soil and sediment, with the vision to transform the area into a flourishing wetland habitat.

The Bellingen Birders group, with up to 80 active members, has been undertaking regular bird surveys since the wetlands opened following the remediation project in 2017.

The latest surveys have found the revived q

wetlands are now home to 123 different bird species, a virtual alphabet from Australasian Darters to Yellow-tailed BlackCockatoos and many more.

“The Urunga Wetlands is an oasis for birdlife,” Bellingen Birders coordinator Richard Jordan told News Of The Area.

“If you take the loop walk around the reserve you will find it hard to believe that it was once a highly contaminated processing site for antimony ore.

“Bellingen Birders has been noting the birds present on a regular basis, since the rehabilitation process was completed, and over 120 species have been recorded.

“Highlights have included Magpie Geese, Black Swans and Comb-crested Jacanas.

“The geese, normally found further north, have even settled down to breed on an adjacent lake in Bellinger Keys Estate, with regular visits to the Wetlands.

“The Jacana (or lilytrotter) can be seen walking confidently on the lily pads using its enormous feet.”

The waterbirds come and go according to conditions elsewhere.

“The current heavy rain inland will see the swamphens, coots and ducks heading off to take advantage of new feeding areas.

“How they know about them is still a mystery.

“When those ephemeral lakes dry out the waterbirds will return to Urunga.

“In that sense the

Breathtaking beauty now seen across Urunga Wetlands.

q Jacanas are among the birdlife now seen at Urunga Wetlands.

q Before the remediation, the former antimony processing site was one of NSW's most polluted sites.

Wetlands form a significant drought refuge.”

Visiting Urunga Wetlands is a delight, and an example of what can be achieved to reverse the harms of the past, according to Richard.

“If you see someone out there with binoculars it is probably one of our members.

“Say g’day and have a chat with them about the birds you have seen.”

Jason John, Local Coordinator, Bellinger Landcare Inc told NOTA, “The support from the NSW Environmental Trust was invaluable in enabling us to get contractors to really push along the first stage of weed control and regeneration, and train up our local groups to work

alongside them at regular working bees.

“We’ve had about 20 people working on riparian restoration at the wetlands and about half a dozen at nearby Station Creek.

“In the dry weather, you can walk all the way from Bellinger Keys, around the Wetlands boardwalk, along the Landcare site, down the road and under the rail bridge to Station Creek, also recently rehabilitated, and then turn right to walk along the lagoon, spotting some of the 120-plus bird species recorded in the area,” he said.

Today it is hard to believe the site was previously a toxic and barren wasteland used as an antimony processing plant from 1969 to 1974 to extract the

heavy metal for use in flame retardants, metal alloys, plastics and electronics.

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said, “Crown land reserves play a major role in the NSW visitor economy supporting tourism as well as local businesses, jobs and economies that prosper from visits.

“It’s fantastic to see the ongoing transformation of Urunga Wetlands that now attracts an estimated 10,000 visits each year.”

Several educational signs have been installed, featuring the new name for the site, Nyanuumgaaba, artwork from the local public school and a reflection by Gumbaynggirr local Frances Witt.

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By Andrew VIVIAN FROM wintery Finland to summer on the Mid North Coast, prize-winning Coffs Harbour-raised pianist Adam Herd will delight local music lovers with a special Christmas Concert.

The concert will feature a mix of Finnish folk songs, Beatles hits and classical works with a few seasonal surprises.

Mr Herd will explore jazz, folk, Disney and Christmas tunes in an eclectic Sunday afternoon extravaganza.

He holds a Bachelor of Music with first-class Honours from Queensland Conservatorium and a Master’s degree from the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, where he has lived for several years.

Mr Herd has won prizes and competitions during his travels around the world and has been acclaimed for his live performances and recordings.

Despite the risk of injury to his fingers, he participates in a range of sports, from surfing around Coffs Harbour to skiing through the forests of Finland.

He currently works as a piano lecturer at two of Finland’s premier music institutes and, in his spare time, arranges and composes music or works on the next idea for his forest-piano YouTube series.

The concert is a bonus extra to the Coffs Harbour Music Society’s 2023 subscription series, and will take advantage of the longer summer evenings by starting at 3pm on Sunday, December 17 at Coffs Harbour Regional Conservatorium, Bray Street, Coffs Harbour.

The program will include Three Etudes

by Kapustin, Four Etudes by Gershwin and Mr Herd’s own arrangement of Lennon and McCartney’s ‘Blackbird’, along with a ‘Christmas potpourri’ and some Finnish folk songs to complete the program.

Music Society member Adrienne Wainwright described Adam as “a very talented, exciting pianist”.

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”It is uplifting to watch him perform,” she said.

There will be refreshments at the

Adam Herd returns to Coffs Harbour for a Christmas concert.

concert and an opportunity to meet and chat to Mr Herd.

Tickets are $60 or $15 for students and

available from www.coffsmusicsociety. com.au, from 0466 985 652 or at the door.

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Taking a Legal Look

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By Manny WOOD

o you have a pressing problem, annoying anxiety or community conundrum? Jasminda Featherlight, our resident roving Agony Aunt, is here to help. Jasminda will be responding to questions from readers. SEND your concerns to Jasminda care of media@newsofthearea.com.au and include your name and suburb.

Tara shoots but fails to score

DEAR Jasminda,

TARA has just purchased her dream family property.

She now wants to install a basketball court for the kids.

Tara calls a local concrete landscaper to see if they can convert an old tank foundation into a court.

Brad from Dodgy Dog Landscaping tells Tara that he can do the job.

“Trust me,” he says.

Tara enters-into a contract with Dodgy Dog to prepare the court and install the backboard.

After two months of competitive ball, Tara notices cracks around the backboard base.

The cracks get bigger and bigger, until the backboard fails, smashing into the court.

Tara’s friend Lola, a civil engineer, assesses the damage and notes that the construction materials and specifications are not adequate.

Armed with expert knowledge, Tara now seeks legal advice.

Her lawyer reviews consumer protections under Australian Consumer Law (ACL).

The ACL states that goods and services must be of acceptable quality, taking into account their nature and price, among other things.

Furthermore, the ACL states that if the consumer, expressly or by implication, makes known to the seller any particular purpose for which the services are being provided, then the services and any resulting goods should be reasonably fit for that purpose.

In this case, Tara is advised that Dodgy Dog has breached these consumer guarantees, as the basketball court and backboard was not fit for use, which was the particular purpose she made known to Brad.

Tara is also advised that if the Court makes orders against Dodgy Dog, there is a further issue of enforcing a judgement that she must consider.

Tara informs her lawyer that Dodgy Dog is no more, having removed its website a few weeks ago and that the assets held by the company are in question.

Tara learns that this scenario is a common issue in litigation and highlights the importance of considering the opposing party's ability to pay before commencing legal proceedings.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor at TB Law at manny@tblaw. net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This column is only accurate at today’s date and cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

WE left our cat with friends who live a ten-minute walk away while we went to Europe for six weeks.

When we returned, they told us they'd bonded with the cat and couldn't bear to part with it. We refused, of course, but now the damn cat keeps running away to their house!

What can we do?

Gerard J.

If only forest management was so simple!

DEAR News Of The Area,

SO Warren Tindall says he is dismayed

by Anne Thompson's 'broad generalities' in relation to multiple-use forestry (NOTA 24/11/23), and takes issue with what he says are 'dodgy opinions and hearsay'.

However he then goes on to make ridiculous assertions about forest management and the timber industry, and relates some seriously dodgy opinions of his own, despite claiming to "have skin in the timber game".

Mr Tindall states that seeing skinny logs on log trucks is evidence of past plunder.

If only forest management was so simple!

These logs probably come from trees thinned from plantations, enabling the retained stand to grow better and faster.

Or they may be native forest trees harvested for the same reason, and where many of the larger trees are retained for wildlife habitat or within streamside reserves.

But Mr Tindall would know this since he manages his own plantation, so you have to wonder why he would make such an unfounded claim?

He also claims logs cut today are only suitable for low value uses such as pallets and woodchips, the better logs having been 'pillaged decades ago'.

If that is so, where do today's mills get their logs for the flooring, veneer, power poles, decking and wharfing etc that we all use?

He goes on to suggest that planting pine on cleared farmland, a la New Zealand, is the answer. I'm sure the agricultural sector would have something to say about that but in any case, pine cannot satisfactorily substitute for hardwoods in these uses where strength and durability are essential.

To quote Mr Tindall, nothing in (his) remarks withstands scrutiny.

There are no plant or animal extinctions in Australia that have been caused by the forest industry.

Indeed Australia's native forest industry is arguably the best managed in the world, and continues (for 150-plus years now) to provide carbon-storing, renewable and valuable forest products on a sustainable basis.

No other viable building product can claim that.

Regards, Dale McLEAN Coffs Harbour.

Who can save the trees?

DEAR News Of The Area, THE NSW Land and Environment Court found on Monday that the harvest planner who signed off the harvest plans which decided what trees could be felled in Braemar and Myrtle State Forests was not accountable for meeting the legal requirement for maintaining ecologically sustainable forest management in those forests and that responsibility fell elsewhere.

It is like saying the service manager

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Oh, Gerard,

responsible for servicing a dud car is not responsible for the outcomes, or a teacher who delivers an approved but flawed education program is not responsible for the outcomes either.

If the professional forest planner is not responsible for ecologically sustainable forest management, who is?

Somewhere in the complex labyrinth of the bureaucracy of forest management in NSW and indeed Australia there must be someone who can be held accountable.

Half the fight for the North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) to get to court to launch the case over Braemar and Myrtle was to establish they had the standing to

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I'M firmly on Team Dog when it comes to animals, so I can't say I've had a lot of experience with cats, but I do know they can be aloof and manipulative.

They also don't mind leaving the headless bodies of rodents or birds at the front door, so they could also be described as psychotic mass murderers.

Not really the sort of company I like to keep.

Your conundrum has highlighted yet another catty trait -- they are clearly vindictive.

You've swanned off to Europe with the expectation that your cat will be loyally waiting for you, furiously waving its tail as a symbol of love, and slobbering all over your Barcelona-tanned legs. Alas, you've been misguided, Gerard, because that's not the behaviour of a cat.

That's the behaviour of a dog after you've left it for two minutes to collect the mail.

Dogs are great for one's ego, unlike your philandering feline.

Could you come to some sort of custody arrangement?

Lure it with sardines and catnip?

Lock the front door?

The other thing I know about cats is that they are fickle, so if you're not prepared to let the cat go, use its traitorous nature to your advantage.

It might stay with you for all the wrong reasons, but you'll feel better.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

even challenge this lowest level of the bureaucratic maze.

Who could be expected to have the capacity to challenge the more substantial parts of this sprawling construct of forestry administration (which includes a Corporation, a Commission, an Authority, a Department and more).

Well NEFA may just do it again.

Getting on for almost two years ago they went higher up and in the Federal Court challenged the Australian Government’s rollover process for twenty year Regional Forest Agreements.

The Federal Court has finally said it will hand down its judgement on this case before the end of the month.

If striking at both the head and the tail of the monster fails, what realistic options are left?

Regards, Ashley LOVE, Coffs Harbour.

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Times gone by go

By Karen FILEWOOD SIR Ernest Shackleton and Sir Douglas Mawson are synonymous with Antarctica, as was their ship, Aurora.

At 165 ft long, 31 ft wide and 18 ft deep, the 580 tons gross vessel was built for Arctic conditions in Dundee in 1876. Based in Liverpool, it was used as a whaler and sealer, going on its first polar expedition in 1882 when the ship went to the relief of the Greeley Arctic expedition.

A new boiler was fitted in 1905, then

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Of Aurora, Ice and Men in 1911 was sold to Sir Douglas Mawson and fitted out for the Australasian Antarctic expedition.

In 1914 Sir Mawson transferred Aurora to Sir Ernest Shackleton for his expedition.

The vessel returned to New Zealand with the survivors in early 1917, then in July Shackleton sold the ship and it was fitted out as a merchantman by Messrs W R Grace and Co of the New York and Pacific Steamship Company.

While in Australia Aurora sprang a leak, then after repairs went to Newcastle to load coal, but after another leak, went to Sydney.

The cargo was sold and the ship extensively repaired at Mort’s Dock, then it returned to Newcastle on 18 June 1917.

On 20 June Aurora left Newcastle, bound for Iquique in Chile with a cargo of coal.

Concerns for Aurora and the crew were raised when the ship became overdue, but substantially grew when Captain Petrie of the Coombar reported wreckage off the Solitary Islands.

Two weeks later in early December he picked up Aurora’s lifebuoy 92 miles from Hacking Point lighthouse.

While the lifebuoy’s ropes were in good condition, one side of the buoy was covered in small barnacles.

Sir Mawson was convinced the ship had been lost to foul play or submarine attack, explaining how, during his expedition, Captain J K Davis navigated the ship over 30,000 miles in high southern latitudes in the worst possible weather ‘proving the ship to be an exceptionally fine sea boat’.

However, the ship and crew were never seen again.

q The Aurora. Photo: Courtesy of the State Library of Victoria.

Overgrown roundabout and surrounds DEAR News Of The Area,

RECENTLY I’ve driven Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour and stopped at the roundabout at the intersection of Pacific

Highway and Stadium Drive.

The weeds were at least one metre high there and it has become extremely hard to see if a vehicle is in the roundabout.

Why is the council not maintaining the

verges and roundabout there?

It’s fine if you have a truck, bus, or ‘Ram’ type vehicle but for us smaller people it’s getting near impossible to see through the vegetation.

No luck on pool reopening DEAR News Of The Area,

AFTER my letter to your paper to try and get the Coffs Hospital hydrotherapy pool reopened and then you kindly did a story on this, the response was amazing.

Emails by the dozens and the petition signed by over 100 folk that desperately need this exercise for their wellbeing.

Gurmesh Singh approached the Minister of Health, the Hon Ryan Park MP, on our behalf to let him know how

important this pool is to so many elderly folk.

However it was to no avail - the pool will only be used for internal patients and not to the public for their water aerobics.

That means that CHERP will probably

Debunking misconceptions about Boambee Creek Estuary DEAR News Of The Area, RECENT news highlighting the purported dangers to the Boambee Creek Estuary due to the presence of certain chemicals in its mangrove areas raises alarms that might be unwarranted.

While concerns for environmental health are valid, the assertions made regarding the impact of these chemicals on the mangroves might not accurately represent the situation.

Studies conducted by esteemed researchers like J.P. Essien and Agung Dhamar Syakti shed light on the behaviour of compounds like xylene, naphthalene, cresol, carbon disulphide, and furan, which were allegedly found in the estuary.

These compounds, often associated with urbanised areas, possess volatile properties, evaporating swiftly and mitigating potential harm to the mangroves.

Their quick evaporation removes their presence, diminishing their impact on the ecosystem.

Mangroves, being robust ecosystems, harbour hydrocarbon-utilising bacteria (HUB) that actively degrade hydrocarbons, using them as carbon and energy sources.

These microorganisms play a pivotal role in mitigating the effects of such compounds.

Furthermore, mangroves are renowned for sequestering carbon in sediments, enriching the environment, and contributing to their resilience.

Numerous scientific studies, including Michelle Passos Araujo's research, establish that hydrocarbons are prevalent in coastal regions near urbanised areas.

Contrary to assumptions, mangroves have showcased their resilience in withstanding hydrocarbon exposure, even in oil spill scenarios, as evidenced by scientific observations.

Moreover, the presence of seagrass near the alleged affected mangrove area deserves attention.

Seagrass, known to be more susceptible to contamination than mangroves, would likely exhibit signs of distress before the mangroves in cases of severe pollution.

However, there's no indication of such deterioration, casting doubt on the severity of the alleged contamination.

It's crucial to approach these situations with scientific rigour.

An overemphasis on the presence

Signage on path sharing please!

DEAR News Of The Area, THIS Monday morning, I had the displeasure of meeting Scrooge personified.

She is an elderly woman (just like me)!

She had previously been pointed out to me by my cycling friends for refusing to share the path with cyclists.

As I arrived from Happy Valley, just before the start of the North Wall, she and her (nicer) friend were standing on the right of the path talking to a person in a motorised wheelchair dutifully parked on the left of the path (gravel on both sides).

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As usual, I slowed down and rang the bell to warn them of my arrival, but they refused to move a couple of steps and allow me to overtake them, staying put and abusing me for “not slowing down and expecting everyone to move out of the way just by ringing the bell”.

According to her, cyclists should only ride on the road.

Most pedestrians are very friendly and give me a wave and even say: “Thank you for ringing your bell”.

With the holidays round the corner, for the sake of a few pedestrians like this Scrooge woman and some gung-ho

Does someone have to die before something is done?

Regards, Lyndsay ROOK, Coffs Coast.

close down in the New Year owing to the pool closure to hundreds of members.

Some people are sent to try and stop you from reaching your goals, let their negativity be your fuel, not your defeat.

Regards, Phyll TAYLOR, COFFS HARBOUR. of these compounds in the Boambee Creek Estuary may create unnecessary fear within the local community and deter potential tourists, particularly during the holiday season.

Further comprehensive scientific investigations are imperative to understand the causes of any mangrove die-off comprehensively.

The current evidence and established scientific literature suggest that attributing mangrove degradation solely to these chemicals may present a partial picture.

It's imperative to consider a broader range of factors before drawing conclusions that impact local communities and tourism.

Regards, Jade FARRUGIA, Undergraduate Marine Scientist (SCU), Member of Barefoot Biogeochemistry, Founder, The Oceans Need Us. as I have seen in other towns.

Merry Christmas to all!

cyclists, please Council, could you put up signage to explain how to share the path

Regards, Ghislaine IMBERT, Coffs Harbour

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Sawtell | 7/136 First Avenue

FOR SALE $895,000 - $925,000 Immaculately maintained 3-bedroom Villa, close walking 3 1 2 distance to Murrays Beach & The Hilltop Store Cafe.

Freestanding Villa Freshly painted internally + updated blinds + new carpets.

Private rear courtyard with covered area, lawn + garden beds.

Large double garage with additonal storage/workshop space.

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FOR SALE $1,249,000 Sawtell | 14 Honeysuckle Street

Attractive, modern Coral home built in 2022.

4 2 2 Flat, level block and exceptionally low-maintenance.

House (New Build) Multiple internal living zones + large central kitchen.

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1pm - 1.30pm Just 6 minutes drive to Sawtell Village and its gorgeous Beaches.

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FOR SALE $3.0m - $3.2m 4 3 House

Beachfront location with direct access to Sawtell Beach 4 from your rear yard. Rare ocean glimpse from the upper level.

4 minute stroll to Sawtell main street, surf club & RSL. Substantial construction, with double brick base, brick veneer upper level & full suspended slab. Gross Floor Area Approx 480m2.

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FOR SALE $995,000 FOR SALE $869,000 Bonville | 50 Mimiwali Drive 2 2 Spacious, family-sized home with a very versatile floorplan.

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Updated Kitchen + main bathroom. New floor coverings + internal paint.

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Just 6 minutes drive to Sawtell Village and its gorgeous Beaches.

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FOR SALE $695,000 Toormina | 2/22 Lalaguli Drive Spacious Master bedroom with ample wardrobe space.

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Perfect for downsizers, retirees or first home buyers.

Large Master suite with WIR and ensuite bathroom.

Close access to Boambee Reserve/Estuary and Sawtell Village.

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This ground floor 2 bedroom unit has been partially modernised and presents in excellent order. Both bedrooms have built in robes, the living area is open and airy with the kitchen being well appointed. There is also a carport with Boambee Creek Reserve and Toormina Gardens being closeby. Ideal investment, downsizer or first home. Arrange your inspection today!

This comfortable 4 bedroom family home is positioned in a popular estate with Sawtell’s pristine beaches and café strip being only a couple of minutes away by car. The lounge/living and traffic areas feature easy care floor tiles with the kitchen being well appointed. All four bedrooms have robes with 3 having ceiling fans.

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Central Sawtell unit positioned in the popular Coasters Motel and Holiday Apartments. The beaches, clubs and award winning restaurants are just an easy stroll away. This one bedroom unit has a modern kitchen, it’s own bathroom with the living area being open plan. Entertaining is made easy with the complex having an inviting swimming pool along with a covered barbeque area/entertaining area. For the investor, our excellent tenant pays $325 per week and his lease expires in October 2023. Council Rates $2523.07pa

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This refurbished 2 bedroom upstairs unit has the beach, shops and public transport all nearby. Easy care flooring has been laid throughout the unit and a dishwasher compliments the modern kitchen. Both bedrooms have robes and ceiling fans with plantation shutters used on all windows. There is a carport for the vehicle and a separate lock up store room for all the bits and pieces. Just a great unit in an ideal location! For the investor, our excellent tenant pays $420 per week and is keen to stay!

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Sawtell Cricket Club remain unbeaten in T20 Cup

By Aiden BURGESS

SAWTELL Cricket Club has continued its unbeaten start to the T20 Cup with a nine-run win against the Northern Districts Rebels at Richardson Park.

Sawtell won the toss and elected to bat, scoring a top

total of 4/195 from its 20 overs.

Tyh Murphy had a captain's knock of 58 from 36 balls, with fellow opener Zachary Levy next best with 46 from 37 balls.

Flynn Taylor scored a quick fire 29 from 16 balls, with Harmandeep Sidhu

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finishing not out blasting 28 from 12 balls.

Sawtell defended their total, bowling out the Rebels for 186 in the 19th over.

Parvinder Nagra top scored with 43 from 22 balls, with Taj Dosanjh blasting 33 from just 11 balls.

The win was Sawtell’s fourth from as many matches, as they remain the only unbeaten side in Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s T20 Cup. Valleys Cricket also got the job done in Round 6, beating the Nana Glen Lizards by five wickets at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park.

The Lizards won the toss

and elected to bat, posting 4/155 from 20 overs.

Daniel Craig top scored with 51, with captain Matt Giri scoring 41 from 25 balls.

Taylor Gilbert dismissed both Lizards openers taking 2-36 from his 4 overs.

Chasing 156 for victory, Valleys Cricket 5-158 with 15 balls to spare.

Taylor Gilbert led home the successful run chase finishing on 53 not out from 32 balls.

Lincoln Kellett was next

best with a knock of 33 from 21 balls.

Diggers Cricket Club won their first match of the T20 Cup this season, having a 61-run win against Adams Family at Fitzroy Oval.

Diggers won the toss and elected to bat, scoring a stellar 4/212 from 20 overs.

Ethan Atkinson top scored with 83, with fellow opener Nick Bennie next best with 31.

Adams Family finished at 6/151 from 20 overs.

Indiana Baldwin top scored for the Suns with 18 points.

The Suns women had a second chance to make the grand final, and they duly obliged backing up on the same day as their semi-final with a 71-58 win against home side the Lismore Storm in their preliminary final.

Felicity Cook top scored

for the Suns with a game high 18 points.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association gave a recap of the finals weekend and the season that was.

“Facing a tough weekend in the heat, and down a number of players, the girls fought valiantly to the very end to go down in a tight contest 72-70 in the grand final this morning,” an Association spokesperson told NOTA.

“Congratulations to Ballina Basketball Incorporated on your hard fought win.

“Thank you to Lismore Basketball Association for hosting and to the Sunshine Conference for running the season.

“Thank you to Cooper Gater for refereeing over the weekend in Lismore, we appreciate your commitment - great work.

“Thank you to Justin

Baldwin and Michelle Parker for coaching and managing the team this season, you are both assets to our club.

“Thank you to the team (mixed with veterans and youth) for representing Coffs Harbour Basketball Association well over your season.

“No matter the result, you are all still champions and great role models for our junior Suns.”

Suns women finish runners up in Sunshine Basketball Conference

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour Suns women have finished runners up in the latest Sunshine Basketball Conference season, the Far North Coast’s premier representative basketball competition.

The Suns women lost a close one against the Ballina Breakers, going down 72-

70 in their grand final at Lismore.

Felicity Cook top scored for the Suns with a game high 19 points.

The grand final between the Suns and Breakers was a rematch of their semi-final the day before, which the Ballina side won 89-81 in overtime as they booked a grand final berth.

THE Coffs Harbour Squash Club Championships conducted over the weekend will long hold a special place in one family’s squash journey, with David Wigley and his two children all featuring in the winner’s circle.

Taking a day off from reporting on sport for News Of The Area, David finished the tournament as runner up in the Men’s Open, going down to Aidan Rowston in three tough games.

Earlier in the day he watched his son Dylan and daughter Jaida take out the Junior A and Junior B Grade titles respectively.

Capping off the championships, Dave was named Club Patron for 2023 for his selfless contributions in helping juniors at all levels achieve their best and taking

part in training programs with the kids on Saturdays.

Having moved to the Coffs Coast in 2015 to get away from the hustle of Sydney life, the young Wigleys have grown up with a squash racquet in hand.

The kids can be found at the Korora courts most days of the week.

Dylan, thirteen, is continuing to improve and currently has a national and state ranking which he is aiming to improve on in the coming twelve months, competing in the Under 15s Age Group.

Despite her young age, Jaida has already tasted success, being selected in the NSW State Junior Team in 2021/2 and competing in the Under 13 age group at a national level.

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She is currently ranked number two in Australia.

Reaching the Junior B final of the weekend’s Championships, Jaida faced top seed and fellow state

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It proved to be one of the standout matches of the weekend, with both players delighting onlookers with their skills and court coverage.

Jaida, David and Dylan Wigley.

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q Junior B Grade finalists Cleo Poulava and Jaida Wigley.

Jaida opened fiercely to take a two game lead before Cleo fought back, leveling scores at two games each.

A nail biting fifth game kept fans glued to their seats, before Jaida forced an error from Cleo to take the title and complete a great weekend of squash success for the Wigley family.

“It’s fantastic to see the rise of so many juniors in the graded divisions,” Squash Club owner and head coach Peter Saxby said.

“No doubt in future years seniors will continue to enjoy competing alongside them and watching their progress through the ranks,” he said.

Championship Results Men’s Open Champion: Aidan Rowston Runner Up: David Wigley Mens A Grade Champion: Sebastian Williams Mens B Grade Champion:

Drew Woodhouse Mens C Grade Champion: Joby Newton Womens B Grade Champion: Eden Poulava Womens C Grade Champion: Jada Poulava Junior Open Champion: Lachlan Walmsley Runner Up: Sebastian Williams Junior A Champion: Dylan Wigley Junior B Champion: Jaida Wigley Junior C Champion: Joshua Wing Club Awards Club Patron of the Year: David Wigley Senior Player of the Year: John Sambrook Junior Player of the Year: Cleo Poulava Most Improved Award: Eden Poulava Encouragement Award: Isaac Murphy

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Masters swimmers bagging the medals

By Andrea FERRARI

PUNCHING above their weight, Coffs Harbour Masters swimmers bagged a multitude of medals at the recent NSW State Championships and Port Macquarie annual carnival.

Both events attracted swimmers from throughout NSW. Coffs Harbour Masters spokesperson Jamie Marschke shared details of the team’s successes with News Of The Area.

“Michael Stubbs collected another of his many State title wins in the 200m freestyle while also collecting three silver medals,” he said.

Michael backed this up with four from four wins at the Port Macquarie carnival.

“Grant and Leanne De Costa continued their strong showings at the State titles with several medals between

them while Michelle Stubbs, David and Jane Rudgley enjoyed strong top ten finishes in events where tenths of a second can drop competitors multiple places.

“Paul Edwards maintained form with seven State title wins at the short course and long-distance carnivals, including a NSW record in the 100m butterfly, recording a 1:06:99 (55-59 years).”

Coffs Harbour entered one of its largest teams in some time at the Port Macquarie carnival.

The team competed in age groups from the 25-29 years right through to the 65-69 years category.

“Local coaching and swimming legends Daniel Bannerman and Geoff Eastwood showed that gaining a little age hasn’t slowed them down.

“Now competing in the

35-39 years age category, both swimming the fastest times recorded on the day,” said Jamie.

Mother and daughter pair Michelle and Tenielle Stubbs kept the points flowing with wins and top three places in all their events while Jemma Werrell, Irisa McGarry, Jodie Gordan and Anthea Barnfield won everything in sight, “leaving the other competitors to mop up the minor placings”.

“David Johnson rounded out the team with a second place in his pet event the 50m freestyle (45-49 years).”

The supportive atmosphere at these carnivals perfectly demonstrated the mix of high-level competition and social connection that is a core aspect of Masters swimming.

Many in the team also compete in triathlon,

surf lifesaving and ocean swimming events and so cater for anyone interested in keeping fit, wanting an occasional race, or with the

desire to engage in elite level competitions.

Anyone interested can check out the Coffs Harbour Masters Swimming website at

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It has the privilege of being a NSW Vardon Event, and is open to all male amateurs with a GolfLink handicap, with a maximum handicap of 36.

The event is a 36 hole two-day stroke event, with 18 holes played each day.

Trophies have been

allocated for the first five in each section, a Gross section best 36-hole score and Nett 36 hole where handicaps are applied, where the winners receive $650 each for first place.

There is a bigger carrot during the second round on Sunday.

Any player fortunate enough to hit a hole in one on the 9th hole, a 196m par 3, will win a $50,000 cash prize.

Safety Beach's popular Professional Terry Perfrement said the course will be in tip top condition following some much-needed rain over past weeks, and the

event has attracted players from more than 25 golf clubs and a bunch are crossing the border to tee it up.

Perfrement said the Club will accept late entries right up to the day, and the more players the more fierce competition.

Unfortunately last year’s

winner, Coffs Harbour Club Champion Billy Flanagan, cannot defend his title in the Gross section, due to other commitments.

Anyone who would like to enter can call the Pro Shop on 6654211 for a total entry fee of $80 for two rounds of golf and a crack at $50,000.

League officials they have formed a merger to enter teams in the 2024 competition.

The two clubs will play under the single team name of Combined Valleys.

Players will register to either club but combine

to form teams based on selections by the coaching staff.

Both clubs have had recent seasons off, with the Magpies returning to Group 2 this year after having 2022 off, while the Axemen took this year off after playing in

2022.

The Axemen had a successful season when they last played in 2022, finishing runners up and minor premiers under the tutelage of former NRL star Sam Burgess.

The Magpies missed the

q Coffs Harbour Masters swimmers bagging a bunch of medals at recent competitions: Leanne Da Costa, David Rudgley, Michelle Stubbs, Grant De Costa, Jane Rudgley, Paul Edwards and Michael Stubbs.

Safety Beach Golf Classic on this weekend

By Aiden BURGESS

THE GEOFF King Volkswagen Safety Beach Golf Classic tees off this weekend.

This event is only in its second year and has grown in stature to be one of the biggest and richest amateur events on the East Coast.

Axemen and Magpies to join forces in 2024

By Aiden BURGESS TWO GROUP 2 Rugby League clubs are set to join forces for the 2024 season.

The Bellingen Valley/ Dorrigo Magpies and Orara Valley Axemen have informed Group 2 Rugby

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finals in their return to the competition this year.

The addition of Combined Valleys means it will be an eight-team competition in 2024.

The Axemen have already begun preseason training for the 2024 season, every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm at Coramba Sports Ground.

Axemen president Stevan Cetinich explained the main reasons for, and idea behind the merger with the Magpies.

“It makes sense to merge with Bellingen, as we have been in and out of the comp in recent years,” he said.

“We are not brimming with numbers, so rather than scrape together two teams we combine for one competitive team rather than anything less than that,” he said.

“The idea is to rebuild separately but play under a merged banner, and hopefully build up behind that and then separate after one or two years.

“Geographically for the long term it’s not viable, but it is viable for the short term.

“Our main goal is for the long term sustainability of both clubs.”

Cetinich shared what he was most looking forward to about the merger.

“How strong a football side we will put together, and I believe we will have a strong competitive side this season, that’s the most exciting thing,” he said.

“Playing finals is the goal and it’s definitely achievable.

“We have probably about seven from our minor premiership side in 2022, and we had about six players go and play for Bellingen this year.”

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First two day matches of the Coffs cricket season decided

By Aiden BURGESS

THE first two day matches of Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s first grade season have been decided.

Northern Districts Rebels earnt a win in their two day match against Sawtell Cricket Club in Woolgoolga.

Sawtell were bowled out for 165 in their first innings.

Sawtell captain Tyh Murphy top scored with 42, with Rebels captain Taj Dosanjh taking 3-14 from his 7 overs, and Luke Cox taking 2-31 from his 12 overs.

In reply, the Rebels declared at 6/236 in the 48th over.

Anu Grewal top scored with a knock of 66, while Will Bailey was the best of the

Sawtell bowlers taking 4-94 from 15.4 overs.

Sawtell finished their second innings at 0/52 in the 9th over.

Nana Glen Lizards were also winners in Round 7 with a six wicket win against the Coffs Colts in their one day match at Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park, which was a one dayer due to Day 1 being

washed out.

The Colts elected to bat and were bowled out for 49 in the 23rd over.

Josh Lansdowne had a sensational spell taking 3-6 from 6.2 overs, while Lachlan Foster also produced a top spell taking 3-12 from 5 overs.

The Lizards reached the target in the 10th over, led home by Matt Giri who

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Valleys Cricket Club earnt a win against Diggers Cricket Club in their match at Dorrigo.

Diggers won the toss and elected to bowl, with Valleys Cricket Club all out for 213 in the 53rd over.

Alec Baldwin starred for Valleys Cricket top scoring with 100.

Julian Hulbert was next best with 41, and Lincoln Kellett scored 40.

Diggers finished at 6/122 in the 53rd over, as Kieran Cunningham top scored with 41.

Josh Bartlett was the pick

Coffs Harbour basketball teams win grand finals

By Aiden BURGESS

COFFS Harbour’s best basketball teams have triumphed during a big week of grand finals at Sportz Central.

Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s champions were crowned as teams played off in the grand finals of the winter season.

All Washed Up! proved they were anything but, winning the A-grade men’s championship with a 63-46 win against Step Bro’s in

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their grand final at Sportz Central.

Ashley Eather was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final.

Kaspa Ngohset top scored for All Washed Up! with a game high 25 points, while Bryce Sully top scored for Step Bro’s with 21 points.

Saints capped off a great season winning the men’s social competition title.

Saints had a 51-31 win in their grand final against Sawty Slammers, with Bill Chapman and Jayden Duff

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of the Valleys bowlers taking 3-31 from 11 overs.

Coffs Harbour District Cricket Association’s first grade season continues this weekend with Round 8 matches in Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo.

Valleys Cricket Club host the Sawtell Cricket Club in their top of the ladder clash at Dorrigo.

Coffs Colts host the Northern Districts Rebels at the Coffs Coast Sport & Leisure Park.

Nana Glen Lizards and Diggers Cricket Club face off at Fitzroy Oval.

Men’s A-grade winners, All Washed Up!

both scoring 15 points for Saints.

Jayden Duff was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final.

The win capped off a stellar season for Saints, in which they lost just once on their way to the grand final victory.

Sky Hookers won the women’s social competition grand final, with a 22-12 win against The Ring Ins. Khaila Chalker was named Most Valuable Player of the grand final.

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Women’s social competition winners, Sky Hookers.

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Casey Alexander top scored with a game high 27 points.

The Braves got a second chance to make the grand final after losing to Byron Bay 91-74 in their preliminary final, which was their only loss of the season.

Lachlan Alexander top scored for the Braves with 22 points.

The Braves finished the regular season on top of the ladder with a perfect 12 wins from as many games.

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Group 2 Rugby League to have women’s tackle competition in 2024

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By Aiden BURGESS

GROUP 2 Rugby League will have a women’s tackle competition for the first time in 2024.

Group 2 clubs have agreed to participate in the women’s tackle competition, with clubs now recruiting players for the 2024 season.

The decision to have an inaugural women’s tackle competition comes after a number of years of Group 2 Rugby League hosting a Ladies League Tag competition.

The Sawtell Panthers and Nambucca Heads Roosters played in this year’s North Coast Women's Rugby League competition, which the

Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club

By Mandy TRENGOVE

THE unfurling of the Division 1 and 3 Pennants Flags was held last Wednesday after social bowls The bowlers formed a Guard of Honour.

District President Roe Martin then presented badges to both teams .

Division 1 Team : Ruth Jupp, Denise Hargraves, Janine Brown, Mandi Monck, Joan Watkins (manager), Chris Sheridan, Joan Woodford, Jan Slater, Joyce Stirton.

Division 2 Team: Chris Keogh, Denise Walsh, Lyndy McLeod, Valda Slater, Judie Kennedy (manager), Michelle Watt, Kerry Blow,

Bowls Past Presidents Association

By Rhonda KESBY A BIG thank you to CEX Woolgoolga Bowling Club for hosting the Past Presidents bowls day and AGM with a morning of bowling followed by a delicious lunch before our AGM. Also thank you to the Woolgoolga bowlers who came

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Panthers won.

Group 2 Rugby League president Warren Gilkinson outlined the initial plans for the new competition.

“We’ll just ease them into it this year, and there has been talk about the pathways trying to get it into our juniors so that we can continue it on, but you know, the clubs want to try it and we’re not going to hold them back,” he said.

The Coffs Harbour Comets are recruiting players for next year’s women’s tackle competition.

Training is held each Thursday from 6pm at Geoff King Motors Oval, or you can contact the club on their social media page.

Trish Welsh, Genevieve Staunton-Latimer.

Social Wednesday 29th November C Sheridan, J Woodford, M Monck def D Hargraves, R DeMeio, J Slater 29/17 GS-Latimer, J Brown def M Lyn, R Martin 25/14 D N-Robinson, T Rhodes, J Stirton def D Walsh, K Blow, K Frail 25/16 D Allen, J Bishop, Y Schmidt def E Blanton, M Gudgeon, P Garner 26/8 C McVicar, J Farrell, K Dunn def T Thorn, J Long, B White 19/10 H Illingworth, C Keogh, L McLeod , V Slater def S Meyer, A McConachy, J Kennedy, C Garrett 26/6 P Poulton, R Jupp, R Crestani def C Treharne, M Trengove, S Betts 18/17 T Welsh, C Jones, B Johns along and joined in the games.

The fun and laughter on the greens was accompanied by some pretty slick dance moves as we grooved to some great music during our games.

Results were, Sue Cornish and Mick Hines defeated Karen Stirling and Tom Allen 22 to 12. Jen Gibbins and Mick Stewart defeated Chloe Zelvis and Ken Costelloe, 31 to 17. Wendy Bracher and Brian Hall defeated Meryl

Woopi Michelle Costelloe and Jeff Martin.

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def J Rodwell, L McLean, M Watt 32/16 C Denjohn, A Worboys, K Clancy def AM Taylor, B Bodel, M Long 20/19 Open pairs Friday 1st December L Loadsman, K Dunn def C Keogh S Jones 22/11 T Welsh, J Woodford, M DeMeio def J Farrell, R DeMeio, C Jones 26/10 K Blow, T Blow def R Coffey, C Cutt 18/9 D Hargraves, Y Schmidt def D Futcher, R Lane 15/10 M & S Watt drew with R Oakley, V Slater 23/23 T & M Monck def J Rodwell, M Star 27/7 C & N McVicar def A Orr, C Williamson 20/18 A Stone, J Phillips def S Bailey, D Walsh 19/13 G Duffy, D Lindner def A Worboys, L McLeod 17/13 Brooks and Dayrell Porta 19 to 18. Margaret Daley and Col Milne defeated Rhonda Kesby and Max Lambert 16 to 12. Owen Kesby and Jason Brooks defeated Gary Punkin and Shane Dodd 18 to 16.

Jeff Martin and Bob Skinner defeated Michelle Costelloe and Percy Devine 25 to 12.

As happens in this sport that we love, some games were close and some not so close but there were no injuries and everyone finished with a smile and a handshake.

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q Chris Keogh, Denise Walsh, Lyndy McLeod, Valda Slater, Judie Kennedy (manager), Michelle Watt, Kerry Blow, Trish Welsh, Genevieve Staunton-Latimer.

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executives were all voted back into office to continue in their positions for another year, which promises to be a busy one. In 2024, April 10th to 16th is The Bowls Past Presidents National Friendship Carnival in Canberra with at least one team representing our local area. During this carnival, teams will play at several different venues with transport available to eliminate the stress of finding each nominated bowling green. All competing teams and friends are invited to attend a Welcome Dinner and at the end of the carnival there will be a Farewell Dinner and presentation. So many interesting people from all around Australia come to

compete at this carnival and it is such a terrific catch up time with players previously met at the last National Carnival.

In September 2024, from 6th to 8th, Taree will host The Bowls State Friendship Carnival. This event promises to be a great chance to play against teams from all over our State, meeting new people and reuniting with past friends.

The next Past Presidents Bowls day will be 11th February, 2024 at Wooli Bowling Club and we welcome all bowlers to come along for a fun, relaxed game of bowls with lots of laughter on the green. We would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a fantastic year of bowling in 2024.

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By Helen RHODES TUESDAY 28 November – Single Stableford 9 Hole Comp. with 32 starters 3 Clubs and a Putter Day A Grade – Jenny Malouf 23 c/b, Chris Cuthbert 23. B Grade – Lin Kildea 21, Hana Nevell 19. NTP’s – 22nd Jenny Malouf, Joy Bailey, 26th (Pro Pin) Jo Foggiato, Anne King-Scott.

Wednesday 29 November – Four Ball Stableford with 106 starters Molly Perren-Leveridge & Greer Galloway 46, Diane Mayo & Sheryl Joyce 45 c/b, Michelle Palmer & Robyn O’Brien 45 c/b, Joan Griffin & Maureen Cotsell 45. NTP’s – 12th Greer Galloway

Coffs Table Tennis Results

By Dale AlLLEN

FRIDAY, 1 December, 2023 Division 1 Will Fang d Gerard Martin 3/0, Reece Baker d David Cini 3/0, David Cini d Gerard Martin 3/0, Will Fang d Reece Baker 3/2, Will Fang d David Cini

Sawtell Bowls Results

By Geoff HAMPSON

SAWTELL Bowlers Xmas Party Sunday 10 December 10am $15 Bowls, Lunch, Music, Prizes for Best Dressed {All Bowles Welcome} Sheet on Board at Club MONDAY – 27/11/23- Twilight Bowls 5pm to 7pm (Names in on sheet at Club by 4pm / Payment and Check In by 4.45pm) K Mason, D Wheeler Def R Hampson, Ken Taylor J Chapman, G Hampson, B Bracken

Sawtell Golf Results

By Janet O’DOWD

27/11 MEDLEY Stableford A: Peter Matten 38c/b, Trevor Smith 38. B: Neil Oates 39c/b, Joe Cavallaro 39. C: Don Ham 43, John Madden 34. Balls to 34c/b. NTP 7 A: Warren Johnstone, B: Paul Bennett, C: Phil O’Dwyer. NTP 11 A: David Knudsen (pro pin), B: Ray Morrison, C: Frank Hulbert

Woolgoolga Bowling Club Results

By Glenn LANE TUESDAY 28 - 11 - 23 G McInerney and R Ryan defeated J Prosser and W Prosser 24 - 14 I Cork and T Allen defeated R Bennell and S Bailey 20 - 13

Coffs Harbour Bridge Results

By Nerellyn MITCHELL

OCTOBER 30th - A: NS J Stimpson, A Windows; EW V Clouten, D MCGuinness B: B Butler, D Pittman Oct 31st - D O’Meara, I Martyn Nov 1st - NS L Smith, J Archer; EW D Johnson, M Johnson Nov 3rd - NS E Colley, D O’Meara; EW L Coupe, C Coupe Nov 4th - NS S Dilosa,N Williams; EW C Tolley, B Herring Nov 6th - NS B Herring, C Tolley; EW J Stimpson, A Windows Nov 7th - C Coupe, L Coupe Nov 8th - NS S Dilosa, D O’Meara; EW T Cooper, J Burrows Nov 10th - NS L Essex-Clark,H Chalk; EW L Quinn, P Haigh Nov 11th - NS R Bingham, P Griffin; EW J Archer, P Quinlan Nov 13th - NS P Jonutz, H Eyers; EW R Rutter, P Quinlan Nov 14th - D Johnson, P Houlton Nov 15th - NS H Eyers, M Jil Hosie; EW A Anderson, D Anderson Nov 17th - NS L Power, P Griffin; EW D Pieters, C Tolley Nov18th - NS D Johnson, M

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(Shearwater voucher), Janelle Passlow, Elizabeth Brown, 15th Karen Brown, Kathy Goodsell-Eagles, June Curry, 22nd Robyn O’Brien, Lea Smith, Julie Cofey, 26th (Pro Pin) Molly Perren-Leveridge, Sue Seaton, Elaine Bowers.

Saturday 2 December – Single Stableford Split courses due to the men playing a stroke round.

Lakes course with 24 starters Leanne McComas 42, Caroline Campbell 40.

Eastlakes Course with 26 starters Maureen Cotsell 39, Di Heath 38 c/b.

Combined NTP’s – 3rd (Pro Pin) Caroline Campbell, 6th Caroline Campbell, 12th Leah Ray, 15th Lynn Major, 22nd Trish Nance, 26th (Pro Pin) Jo Symons.

After golf on Wednesday our Annual General Meeting was held as well as our end of year presentations.

The presentation prize winners are listed below.

Tuesday Chip In Winner: Anne Dew. Wednesday Chip In Winners: A Grade - Trish Nance. B Grade - Louise Knight. C Grade - Sue Morgan.

Saturday Chip In Winner: Jo Symons. Runner Up: Trisha Leng.

Wednesday Birdie Board: A Grade – Carrie Fagan. B Grade – Rebecca Gill.

C Grade – Karen Webster.

Saturday Birdie Board: Overall Winner – Ada Lynch.

Tuesday Ladies Consistency Award: A Grade – Sandra Cheeseman and Jo Corrigan. B Grade – Joanne Torrens and Annette Sykes.

Tuesday Ladies Maximum Stroke Award: A Grade – Sandra Dollin. B Grade – Lyn Whitelaw.

Tuesday Ladies Encouragement Award: Eva Gray.

Most Improved Handicap: A Grade – Emma Bendall. B Grade – Margot Gook. C Grade – Milla Adamson.

Over 50’s Trophy: A Grade – Karen Brown. B Grade – Sue Mealey. C Grade – Dot Trevaskis.

Putting Competition for Golf NSW Medal Rounds: A Grade – Kristy Hickey.

B Grade – Liz Quinn. C Grade – Kerry Farmer. Saturday – Wendy Johnstone.

Golf NSW Medal: A Grade – Greer Galloway. B Grade – Mary Quirk. C Grade – Yvonne Avery. Saturday – Jo Symons.

Eclectic: A Grade – Trish Mackay. B Grade – Lynda Bradley. C Grade – Maria

Sanford. Saturday Winner – Ada Lynch, Runner Up – Norma Andrews. Tuesday Ladies Winner – Tania Norberry, Runner Up – Norma Wilson.

Medal of Medals Winner – Di Ratcliffe.

Foursomes Championships: Greer Galloway and Dallas Lamb.

Lowest Total Putts over 3 Rounds During Championships: Dallas Lamb.

Best Overall Net Club Championships: Ada Lynch Club Champions: A Grade – Hollie Fuller. B Grade – Annelies Voorthuis. C Grade – Kathy Goodsell-Eagles.

Captains Knockout Winner: Maureen Cotsell, Runner Up – Karen Brown. Overall – Maureen Cotsell.

Ladybird Challenge: Winner – Machelle Nichol, Runner Up – Carolyn Hoogervorst.

DEF B Edwards, N Foy, L Kratz I Connors, G Davidson DEF E Korchma, G Edwards N Elford, B Connors, L Mitchell DEF N Elford, B Rushmore, D Ryan TUESDAY–28/11/23 Ladies Social Bowls Turn Around Triples T Thomas, M McDonald, R Cook DRAW H Dodd, L Savage, G Pickard L Wheeler, L North F Sharpe DEF N Foy, N Elford, L Kratz M Sharman, J Brown DEF T Rhoads, D Tree (Pairs Game) FINAL WOMENS MAJOR PAIRS played on 28/11/23; Congratulations Winners: Elaine Tindall, Dawn Grebert

(22) and Runners up Nerryl Harvey and Judy Wheeler (13) WEDNESAY- 29/11/23 Men’s Social Bowls N Stahlhut / B Brown, P Weir, A Sorbello DEF D Wheeler, A Brooks, M Aujard P Eiberger, P Bartholomew, B Newling DEF R Smithers, S Shaw, J Rice W Hall, D Anderson, A Berry DEF H Slater, B Pemberton, C Attard B Fitzgerald, B Clugston, R Williams DEF G Fisher, B Cranley, K English A Baker, L Preston, B Blight DEF J Urge, L Preston, A Taylor P Cook, A Vivian, A Wagstaff DEF G

Hitchen, R McClelland, S Wilkinson P Bird, D Frost, N Mclennan DEF I Muller, C Burke, L Zecchinati I Maderic, M Jenkins, G Walsh DEF P Roach, D Bond, B Meadows M Sharp, M Hastings, R Petterson DEF L Woods, N Wong, J Townsend N Kotrozos, J Oats, R Morris DEF L Hartog, T Brooks, R Cridge P Paunovic K Sharman DEF M Flint, A Amos FRIDAY -1/12/23 Open Social Bowls G Hampson, K Taylor, J Flynn DEF G Bardon, P Covington. P Warby K Sharman, P Eiberger, A Berry DEF

N Kotrozos, J Oates, J Rice P Cook, N Harvey, L North DEF P Bird, J Partridge, A Brooks L Zecchinati, P Bartholomew, B Meadows DEF H Muir, K English, M Langley L Woods, N Wong, P Roach DEF T Brooks, P Paunovic, R Cridge J Urge, G Denniss, T Karam, DEF G Hay, B Fitzpatrick, S Thompson H Dodd, E Tindall, N Stahlhut, DEF G Hunt, F Sharp, A Baker J Brown, J Smithers, R Morris DEF M Friend, D Anderson, A Wagstaff H Slater, M Flint, C Attard DEF D Frost, L Feltrin, R Redman

3/0, Gerard Martin d Reece Baker 3/1.

WINNER: Will Fang from Reece Baker.

Division 2 Stephen Bjerking d Lachlan Dierkx 3/2, Colin Deng d Steve Frawley 3/0, Steve Frawley d Stephne Bjerking 3/0, Colin Deng d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Steve Frawley 3/0, Colin Deng d Stephen Bjerking 3/2.

WINNER: Colin Deng from Stephen

28/11 9 Hole Ambrose Robyn Thompson, Margaret Gill, Anna Gleeson & Cara Reeves 30.75. Trish Bailey, Gloria Rossi & Joy Lawrence 31.25. NTP A: Sharon Shipman, B: Linda Wood 28/11 2023 Shoot Out Rhonda Cooper def Chris Constable 30/11 Play 9 Mick Bryant 21, Dennis McCann 20. Balls to 18 1/12 Medley Stableford Anthony Zullo 37. Balls to 32 2/12 Ladies Stableford Jenni Ball

Mark Hopes and John Wilcox defeated Sel Rogers and Col Davis 22 - 9 Jen Gibbins and F Cacciattolo defeated Max Lampert and Chris Latham 19 - 16 T McKenzie and P Buck defeated defeated A Wroe and P Wroe 34 - 13 Lorna Walsh and Laurie Walsh defeated J Taylor and H Schultz 22

Johnson; EW V Gayford, P Haigh Nov 20th - NS R Roark, D O’Meara; EW T Cooper, D Hickie Nov 21st - J Parker, J Bryant Nov 22nd - NS D Johnson, M Johnson; EW J Stimpson, H Chalk Nov 24th - NS I Doland, S Dilosa; EW S Thorne, J Thorne Nov 25th - NS L Essex-Clark, A Fisher; EW E Colley, D Strachan

Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

By Geoffrey HART

NOVEMBER 29 - Howard St Rimfire Range. The 90m Field Class match was conducted with 21 participants.

Master Grade: Ben R 95.9, Jake Buckley 94.8, A Grade: Stuart D 95.8, Max Archer 90.5, Phillip Payne 90.4, Johan Greyling 88.3, Geoff Slattery 88.2, Jon Brown 85.6, Anthony Khalil 69.3, B Grade: Noel Furness 93.7, Dustin Kohlhagen 87.3, Matt Walsh 83.7, Sarah Jones 68.4, C Grade: Lockie Knight 89.3, Phil Hartmann 61.3, Cherelle Steinhardt 59.1, Cooper Finlay 55.0, Mitch Upton 50.1, Carl P 43.1, Visitors: Leeton Lee 52.0, Mike Fowler 23.1.

The 50m F-Class match was conducted with 15 participants.

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Division 3 Sharee Templeton d King McKie 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Char Berglund 3/0, Terry Baker d King McKie 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Char Berglund 3/2, Terry Baker d Char Berglund 3/1, Yash Tyagi d Sharee Templeton 3/1, Yash Tyagi d Terry Baker 3/1, King McKie d Char Berglund 3/1, Terry Baker d Sharee

39. Balls to 34 2/12 Stroke A: Darren Nell 68, Dave Rava 69. B: Scott Collins 66, Richard Johnson 68. C: Jordan Davis 73c/b, Chris Ryan 73c/b. Balls to 74c/b. Gross A: Joey Franck 74, B: Brian Jones 86c/b, C: Bob Everitt. Eagle on 16 : Darren Nell. NTP 7 A: Hugo Alderman, B: Gary Devine (pro pin), C: Barry Wilson. NTP 11 A: Garry Sprigs, B: Paul Bayliss, C: Bill Hobbs. NTP 15 Garry Herbert

- 14 B Merchant and Ron Whelan defeated P Devine and Ken Costelloe 20 - 10 G Lane and J Hurrell defeated W Gavenlock and K Stirling 27 - 12 1st Mark Hopes and John Wilcox nd 2 I Cork and T Allen 3rd B Merchant and R Whelan No Jackpot Winners

Nov 27th - A NS B Herring, C Tolley; EW A Anderson, D Anderson B NS P Quinlan, R Rutter; EW B Butler, M Pailthorpe Nov 28th - D Featherstone, N McIvor Nov 29th - L Power, M Rogers; EW A Anderson, D Anderson Dec 2nd - NS F Gaunt, K Taylor; EW J Stimpson, H Chalk Ben R 196.9, Lockie Knight 196.6, Jake Buckley 195.8, Cooper Finlay 195.8, Dustin Kohlhagen 194.6, Noel Furness 192.10, Anthony Khalil 192.6, Johan Greyling 186.5, Phil Hartmann 184.3, Jon Brown 177.7, Mitch Upton 175.2, Carl P 167.3, Cherelle Steinhardt 91.2, Visitors: Leeton Lee 50.0, Mike Fowler 44.0

Sawtell Veterans Golf

By Ian REYNOLDS

RESULTS for 4th December 2023 9 Hole 2 Person Ambrose 18 Starters Winners, Peter Rode & Glwyn Dawson 28.75 Runners Up, Clyde Williamson & Cliff Hutchings 31.75

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Templeton 3/1, Yash Tyagi d King McKie 3/1. WINNER: Yash Tyagi from Terry Baker.

Division 4 Nick Jankovic d David McGrath 3/1, Boyd McGregor d Gareth Berglund 3/0, Boyd McGregor d Nick Jankovic 3/2, Gareth Berglund d David McGrath 3/1, Boyd McGregor d David McGrath 3/0, Gareth Berglund d Nick Jankovic 3/2.

2/12 9 Hole Stableford Wendy Mason 18, Jean Dummer 16. Balls to 15.

NTP Diane Leahy. Saturday Sal Narelle Foy 3/12 Medley Stableford Wendy Mason 36c/b, Brian Holman 36. Balls to 35c/b Gross Winners C. Pollard & J Whalan R/up S. Pollard & K. Higgins B Grade Gross Winners D. Rava &

WINNER: Boyd McGregor from Gareth Berglund.

Division 5 David Iles d Jo Ellis 3/1, Dale Allen d Lindsay jones 3/0, David Iles d Lindsay Jones 3/0, Dale Allen d Jo Ellis 3/0, Jo Ellis d Lindsay Jones 3/0, Dale Allen d David Iles 3/0. WINNER: Dale Allen from David Iles.

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R/up G. Hardcastle & B. F. Wilson A Grade Nett Winners B. Lynch & D. Brealey R/up D. Angus & T Mitchell B Grade Nett Winners J. Siebert & P O’Meara R/up C. Ryan & P. Lupton

Woolgoolga Wanderers Bowling Club Wednesday 29 -11- 23 1st Rink G smith and R Shaw defeated Phil Diamond and Ken Costelloe 36 16 2nd Rink J Taylor and G Lane defeated G Martin and I Gentle 22 16 Lucky Losers J Simpson, I Cork

and M Mulligan T Collins, J Whalen and I Carruthers defeated J Simpson, I Cork and M Mulligan 22 - 20 Bear, R Pilon and D Mason defeated P Jones, M Lampert and B Pendred 23 - 18 G Burgess, S Oliver and I Brien defeated G Woolley, S Ferro and J Hampstead 26 - 12

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By Vicki SILVER

TUESDAY, 28th November, 32 golfers competed in a single stableford at Bowraville Golf Course. The course was in very good condition and has improved considerably since the renovations to the course. The players enjoyed a BBQ and the hospitality of the Bowraville players and staff.

Winner: Des Hoy 37 c/b, 1st runner-up Eric Wise 37, 2nd runnerup Stephen Currie 35.

NTP’s: Ross Donnelly and Doug Hurley. Longest putt: Ian Finn.

Ball run to 32 pts.

Also, on Tuesday, 28th November, 12 golfers competed in a single stableford at Safety Beach Golf Course, which was in very good condition, and paths are being extended throughout the course.

Winner: Maurie Tate 42.

NTP’s: David Eather (3rd – Proball, 5th and 6th), John Landale 7th.

Ball run to 32 pts.

Thank you to Terry Perfrement for his sponsorship of the pro-ball.

PICNIC Day was a resounding success with 51 members and one visitor playing a complicated Foursomes Stableford 9 hole event.

The winners with 22 points were Jo Corrigan & Marilyn Waterhouse - well done girls.

Followed by Jeff Howlett & Tony Dew with 20 points on a count-back from Kirsty Arthur & Roger Martin 20.

Fourth place Trish & Phil Mackay with 19 points.

Balls to Sandy Dollin, Jane Day, Chris Keogh and Susan Maione. (In Mah Jong speak - concealed hand) Next week is our last game for 2023 followed by Xmas Lunch at Shearwater Restaurant. Golf is a shot gun start 8.30 for 9 (Be there early enough to pay, collect card, meet your team and head to your tee) and presentation will be held at Shearwater prior to lunch at 1.

Please be at the Restaurant for presentation by 12.30.

Play will resume 22nd January 2024.

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Park Beach Mens Bowling Club

By BRUCE WORBOYS 2023 MAJOR Singles Final Congratulations to Kent Price, Major Singles Champion, outlasting Dale Condon 25 – 13. Super bowling in a high quality final.

Kent Price d Dale Condon 25 – 13 Tuesday Open Triples – 28/11/2023 G Skinner, L Boekeman, K Morrison d K Bienefelt, C Jones, J Phillips 19 – 18 K Johnson, M Flint, D Wilson d P Booth, N Condon, J Dunn 22 – 15 B Worboys, R Wisely, K Kaaden d D Catlin, J Bishop, R Host 18 – 17

Bellingen Diggers Swimming Club

By Lois LANE

29.11.23 WE had eight swimmers and one helper.

RACE 1 $ 50m Freestyle There were three busts in this race, Mike Navin taking one second off his time, Cath Fisher taking two seconds off her time and Jimmy Baird taking three seconds off his time.

HEAT 1 Peter Allison ran them down coming first, in second was Sue

C.ex Coffs Bowls Club

By Mary BUCKLEY

A BEAUTIFUL day for our last Championship of the year, the President Pairs. An early start was made to beat the heat with some exciting games being played and a difference of two points between

Coffs CEX Results

K Williams, P Lilly d J McLeod, A Dorrington 19 – 15 P Woodsell, A Campbell, L Morris d W Moore, R Finch, R Oakley 17 – 16 A Worboys, J Thorn, D Condon d G Staunton, B Johns, M Berube 20 – 10 A Orr, A Stone, R Lane d I Trengove, N McVicar, J Murtas 23 – 19 B Odmark, C Hansen, S Crawford d S Jones, C Weatherall, P Rambow 30 – 10 M Miller, C Keogh, S Campbell d J Long B White, J Long 24 – 16 J Robinson, J Meyer, P North d G Williams, P Lawrence, R Douglas 16 – 13 Saturday Open Pairs 2/12/2023 R McWha, L McLeod, W Moore d K Olgivie, J Murtas, J Dunn 26 – 13 B Odmark, K Kaaden d R Kelly, R

Lane 23 – 17 Y Hinsley, G Hinsley d S Jones, S Campbell 31 – 15 G Power, T Erskine d M Benham, R Harris 17 – 12 K Dunn, M Flint d A Worboys, P Rambow 18 – 12 G Duffey, B Johns d S McCudden, K Morrison 27 – 13 R Douglas, D Holland d N Dean G Stanford 18 – 17 Park Beach Bowling Club conducts free bowls lessons every Saturday morning, weather permitting, from 9.30am. All ages and skill levels welcome. Please put your name down at Club reception by 3.00pm Friday to make sure you don’t miss out.

first and second teams. The final winners were Jeanette Kutz and Jan Appleton and they proudly received the “President Pairs Perpetual Trophy” originally donated by Doreen Watts in 2005, a past President and player with C.ex Coffs Bowls.

Congratulations Jan and Jeanette.

Our Annual Presentation day will be held this week and that will officially

bring our 2023 playing year to an end. President Pairs Results: Jeanette Kutz, Jan Appleton 74; Rosemary Williams, Di De La Cruz 72; Angela Fryer, Brenda Fane 53; Joce Landrey, Robyn Groundwater 31; Laine Down, Mary Buckley 7; Jo Burgess, Sue Wilson 6. C.ex Coffs Bowls Club

Crossley and in third was Amanda Vockler.

HEAT 2 Jill Williams came from behind coming first and in second was Paul Sheridan.

FINAL Paul Sheridan held on by the skin of his teeth coming first and in the money, closely followed by Peter Allison and in third was Sue Crossley.

RACE 2 25m Freestyle There were two busts in this race, Mike Navin and Jimmy Baird both taking One second off their time.

HEAT 1 Sue Crossley showed them how

3 DECEMBER 2023 Coffs CEX Golf played on Sunday 3rd December 2023 at Sawtell, Single Stableford.

The Winner: Casey Pilon (39) Runner Up: Catherine Robinson (37 c/b) Ball Winners: Peter Downes (37), Mike Watkin (37), Warwick Wallace (36), Maurice Tate (36), Chad Nagel (35), Steve Robinson (35), Ron McDonald (35), Rick Paxton (34), John

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By Geoffrey HART

29/11/23 - WEDNESDAY - 2 Person Ambrose - Sponsors: Ladies Golf Winners: D. Navin & R. Wiblin R/Up: F.Jones & A.Cameron Congratulations to the winners, it was a very popular win.

01/12/23 - Friday - Single stableford - 2 Divs - Sponsors: Ladies Golf Div 1: Winner L.Guest (17) 40 pts R/Up: L.Bastick (22) 38 pts Div 2: Winner K. Saye (39) 42 pts R/Up: M.Bishop (33) 37 pts Congratulations to all the winners.

Our fields have been averaging around 18, so it was very pleasing to top that number with 20 on Friday.

DECEMBER 03 - Dairyville Range 300m Centrefire match was conducted with 15 participants.

Master Grade: Joel Walker 97.7, Glenn K 94.4, Chris Mears 92.5, A Grade: John Lambert 94.5, Daniel Finlay 87.3, B Grade: Max Archer 93.5, Lockie Knight 92.2, Zach Noble 87.2, Lindsay McConachy 83.3, Member-677 74.0, Noel Furness 58.0, C Grade: Tony Bowling 85.3, Cherelle Steinhardt 77.1, Pete C 74.0, Mitch Upton 63.0

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Urunga Ladies Golf Results

Safety Beach Women’s Golf Club

By Marilyn ELY

TUESDAY 28 November.

Tuesday 28 hosted the last formal game of the year at Safety Beach golf course and 10 qualifying ladies played a very exciting Greens Shootout. Competitors were Rose Morrow, Karen Smith, Gaile Mackenzie, Teresa King, Merryl

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Coffs Harbour Rifle Club

Sawtell RSL Snooker Club

By Ken MASON Kyburz, Jan Weiley, Di MacRae, Lorraine Broomfield, Di Canham and Yolly Gallacher. Unfortunately one player is eliminated at each hole until only two players remain to fight out the final hole. Both finalists were very deserving however, the ultimate winner was Jan Weiley with Lorraine Broomfield runner-up. Congratulations to all players for qualifying during the year and making the final game. While this was going on an Ambrose game was being played by those non qualifiers for

it was done coming first, in second was Peter Allison and in third was Amanda Vockler.

HEAT 2 Paul Sheridan supersonic coming first, in second was Cath Fisher and in third was Jill Williams.

RACE 3 25m Breaststroke There were two bust in this race, Jimmy Baird taking two seconds off his time and Cath Fisher taking a massive four seconds off her time.

HEAT 1 Mike Navin was on fire coming first, in second was Sue Crossley and in third was Peter Allison.

HEAT 2

Gallagher (34) NTP’s: Casey Pilon 4th, Jose Caravante 7th, Steve Robinson 11th & Andrew Stewart 15th Next Game is on Sunday 17th December 2023 at Coffs Harbour, Xmas Ham Game.

Urunga Men’s Veterans Golf

By Ross HARDAKER URUNGA Men’s Veterans Golf December 4 Single Stableford Good roll up today with 32 starters.

One visitor, Geoff Bracken. Good to see you back Bowie!

Winner Wozz Rawlings 39 points, Second Richard McCabe 37 c/b from Loz Renshall 37.

Run down Tony Shields, Bruce

TUESDAY 28th November 2023 Main Draw Winners: - Anthony O’Connell - R/U John Browning

the shootout. Sorry I don’t have those results.

Now the Christmas Party and Presentation is the final date on the card and always a memorable occasion, especially for those talented enough to have played well during the year to earn this recognition. Pro Terry will continue to run a summer comp and you will need to nominate as usual.

Contact Terry to find out the comps he is running over the Xmas break.

q Park Beach Bowling Clubs Superman Kent Price, Major Singles Champion 2023.

Jill Williams went like a bat out of hell coming first and in second was Paul Sheridan.

RACE 4 Triple + one Relay This race was a nail biter with Jill Williams, Mike Navin, Jimmy Baird and Paul Sheridan making a big dash coming first and closely followed by in second was Amanda Vockler, Peter Allison, Cath Fisher and Sue Crossley.

A great night had by all, please come and join us for some fun and laughter on Wednesday night at 5.30.

We would like to thank the Bellingen Providore and Bellingen IGA for their sponsorship.

q Winners were Jeanette Kutz and Jan Appleton. They proudly received the “President Pairs Perpetual Trophy” originally donated by Doreen Watts in 2005.

Parker, Kevin Sanford 36, Geoff Hardaker, Col Howarth, Geoff Bracken and Garry Matthews, all 35.

Bradmans Dave McGilvray 22.

NTPS 3rd Kevin Sanford, 9th Garry Matthews, 18th Grant Cardow.

Longest Putt John Leahy.

Slab Winner Wozz Rawlings.

Bruce Parker had an Eagle on the second, and again shot well under his age, with 81 off the stick.

No stopping this bloke. Well done mate.

See you all again next week.

Consolation Winners: - Zac Cowled - R/U John Cornell

q R/up Lorraine Broomfield with winner Jan Weiley.

The Greens Shootout competitors.

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Compulsory Acquisition of Land – Roads Act 1993

Kevin O’Malley Passed away on the 3rd of December 2023 surrounded and supported by his family.

Late of Sawtell, formerly of Leongatha, Victoria. Loved husband of Jennifer (dec).

Loving father of Richard, Mark, Jane and Louise. Respected father-in-law and proud Grandpa to his family.

4th December 2023, passed away peacefully at Coffs Harbour Health Campus. Late of North Boambee Valley. Loving husband of Rachael.

Loved father of Daniel, Maria and Jesse.

Attention is invited to the notice published in Government Gazette No 541 of Friday, 24 November 2023 Reference [n2023-2143] regarding the compulsory acquisition of land for road purposes at Coffs Harbour in the Coffs Harbour City Council area and said to be in the possession of Balbir Kaur.

Here for you.

(TfNSW Papers: SF2023/100133) S A Webb Statutory Land Transactions Manager Transport for NSW

Aged 91 Years At Peace

Aged 54 Years “No Regrets” Relatives and friends are invited to attend Tom’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 11th December 2023 commencing at 11.30 am.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Kevin’s Requiem Mass to be held on Monday, 11th December 2023 at 10.30am in the Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Corner East Street & Fourth Ave, Sawtell. In lieu of floral tributes, donations to St Vincent de Paul may be left at the church.

Tom’s Funeral Service will be live streamed on Keith Logue & Sons Facebook page.

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By donating to the Salvos Christmas Appeal, you’ll help make it possible for families in crisis to celebrate this Christmas.

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2 Darcy Doyle glass framed prints, 40cm x 50cm 'The Kite Flyer' and 'Hopscotch' Photos can be sent $30. 0490 161 119

2nd hand goods 1/2 price sale ALL STOCK No exclusions

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2 fridges plus wine fridge corner cupboard unit and gas heater. Prices neg. 0407580436

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BENCH grinder. $100 0400 323 656

CD Rack stand, Solid timber holds 60 CD’s in excel cond $40 Ph 0422 440 802 Woopi

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BISLEY womens workpant stretch cotton S10 1x black 1x stone Brand new $30 each Ph 0432 294 491

2 x VINTAGE Floral padded footstools. 50cm x 45cm x 45cm H. Photos avail. $35 each.

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BLOWER Vacuum Morrison. $30 0499 592 475

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XMAS Decorations Gifts, over 200 in & outdoor, free gift wrapping. 22 Bonnie St, Dec 9, 7am-12pm

Found A set of headphones found in South Coffs on Sunday 23/07/23. Ph 0493 082 090 F040823

AIRPOD Charging case found in Coffs Jetty area on Sunday 12/11/23 Ph. 0447 550 017 F171123

SPECTACLES found Diggers Beach, 31 Oct describe and claim Ph: 0403 437 219

A variety of pictures old & modern prints, several by old masters. Reducing collection, prices lower Phone 6652 3791 F070722

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BOOTS blk 37 Dj & J $90. 0432 294 491 F260822

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ANALOG clock and tide clock mounted on 900yr old Cedar. Made by mens shed. 45cmL x 20cm H. $60 Photos avail. 0490 161 119 F271023

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COFFEE Machine Jura Impressa J9.3 Swiss Made, exc cond Reasonable Offer Accepted. 0418 278 966 Re190424

COFFEE Table 1.2m x 0.78m timber Has draw front and rear $125. Ph: 6658 1945 e081223

BOOTS, blk s37 Effegie $50. 0432 294 491 BRACELET, Magnetic Stainless Rods, 22cm long can reshape even to rings $65 0407654 879 F140723

ADCO Class C motorhome all climate cover still new in box, $650 0447 431 067

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ABROCKET twister exercise waist and abdomen trainer Brand new in box $35. 0490 161 119

CHICKEN wire. 30m LD As new long 1.2m O high.

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BRASS Monkey 60L fridge freeze suitable for car or camping, never been used. $400. Ph 0411 352 198 e291223

CANON Printer colour Pixma. $25ono Ph: 6650 0380

COFFEE Table timber frame smokey glass LD top .7 SxO.6mtr $60 0422 440 802 Woopi

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COMMODE, mid century oak bedroom toilet. Circa 1950s with original chamber pot. $75. Photos can be sent. 0490 161 119 F180823

COMPUTER aided drawing machine Open to offers Ph: 0429 945 374

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ANTIQUE red cedar bookcase $80. 0400 976 080 F011223

ANTIQUE Table hexagonal, on steel castors. Exc cond. $265 0415 981 605 ReS061023

List any item for sale for under $100 for FREE on the News Of The Area classifieds page. Phone (02) 4981 8882 or email ads@newsofthearea.com.au

80 DVDs, a few movies but majority war documentaries. $50. Ph 0411 352 198 F081223

BED king and mattress good condition $70. Call John 6651 7710 F130123

CARAVAN/Camping ramps. Orange x 2 12.5cmH x 21cmW As new. $35 each 0415 981 605

COOK canopy rangehood 60cm $50 Kitchen sink 1/1/2 basins with tap $50. Sawtell Ph: 0458 006 643 F170622

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CARGO Barrier to suit early Nissan X-Trail Milford brand. $50. Ph 0421 750 592 F271023

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Following the March 2021, February 2022 and June 2022 severe storms and flooding, the Nambucca Valley Local Government Area (LGA) received Natural Disaster Declarations resulting in the State and Commonwealth providing funding support to help with the cost of cleaning up and restoring damaged road and essential public assets.

CORNINGWARE Genuine Blue Cornflower. Browning dish & Bake/Server on Stand $100 for both 0407 654 879 F300623

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The majority of Council’s road network has been impacted to some extent, which has resulted in an unprecedented amount of repairs to undertake. Council is aware there are numerous potholes, corrugations and gravel loss on some roads.

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• Council has recorded 67 significant landslip events that will require remediation through the LGA, with an estimated repair cost in the order of $40million and further information is available on landslip damages via an interactive map located on Council’s website by following the Disaster Recovery link.

• Since the March 2021 flooding, the damage bill to date has been in excess of $4.4million predominately directed toward our emergency relief works on the road network. These works are still on-going.

Willow:

Council’s flood recovery program is a multi-faceted process involving the co-ordination of a number of specialised consultants, contractors, scarce materials and receiving funding approval. Council has its own teams and contractors engaged to undertake repairs to urban and rural sealed road network as well as the unsealed road network prioritising high speed roads, higher use roads and bus routes. Should you know of a road that is in poor or unsafe condition please call Council on (02) 6568 2555 and report it.

Willow is not microchipped, vaccinated, desexed or lifetime registered. She has a very friendly nature We thank the community for their patience and understanding and remind residents and road users to and would make a great companion. drive to the road conditions as maintenance works continue around the Nambucca Valley LGA. Adoption fee for 2023/2024 is $200 and this includes microchipping, vaccination, desexing & lifetime registration.

Please visit Councils website to view the full list of animals available for adoption or lost. For any adoption enquiries please contact Council on 6568 2555.

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CRICKET bat, Merv Hughes signed sticker $15. 0490 161 119

F L AV O U R C H E F cooking systyem-brand new $50 ono SMS 0409 916 076

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FOX Tail Palms. $10 Ph 0418 653 939. e081223

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Motors

LARGE Computer desk $95ono. Ph: 6650 0380

NORDIC track VR 19 exercise bike w/ manual $550. 0417 481 120

SORBET maker $10 0499 592 475

VINTAGE art deco large wall mirror, 70cm x 50cm. $85. Photos can be sent.

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2015 Kia Cerato hatchback. One owner 72,500klms, reg till April 24, ex cond. $17,000 ono CYG89Y. 0417 681 863

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DESK Grey, very strong folds down for moving 1.5m L x 73cm H x 75cm W. Exc cond. $40. 0415 981 605 F171123

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LARGE gold framed wall mirror. 75cm x 50cm. Photos can be sent. $60. 0490161119

FRIDGE/freezer 60L Primus, also for car $200. 0499 592 475 e151223

LARGE plastic garden pots, $4 each of 3 for $10. 6654 0829 F201023

GARDEN River stones.

As new. From $10 to trailer load. 0415 981 605 GAS Heater LPG Palomo brand in good LD working SOorder $75 Ph 0422 440 802 F210723

LARGE timber storage chest 85cm x 60cm x 48cmH. $85. Photos avail. 0490 161 119

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DINING room table with turned red cedar legs and frame and coachwood top $200 Restored antique bed $3,500. 0400 976 080 F011223

GREENFIELD 28 ride on mower, good LD cond SOmotor. $600 with Honda ono. 0418 245 913 e081223

GYM equipment Exercise bike, rowing machine, ab machine Open this Offers 0429 945 374 F061022

LARGE vintage timber wall mirror. Photo can be supplied. 90cm x 70cm $50. 0490 161 119

HEALTH care adjust orthopedic posture chair 200kg, swl. $50. Photos can be sent. 0490161119

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DVD complete set all 7 seasons Madmen $50ono 0488 763 132 F240323

HONDA HRN216 self propelled twin break blade micro cut system Superior mulching. As new. Only used 4 times.

Retail $1299, sell for $1,099. 0410 439 950 e291223

ERGONOMIC Height adjustable study desk chair. $50. 0490 161 119

HORSE MANURE Orders: 0429 583 144

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JIGSAW colt js65jd exc cond $30. 6651 7710 F150121

JUST Cars magazines 60 total just $50 Ph: 0467 587 536

LG Bluray CD/DVD disk player. With remote. $45. Photos avail. 0490 161 119

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KARCHER Steam LD 0499 Cleaner O$20.

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FISHING rods. 2 Surf casters over 4m long 1 boat rod. Complete with reels. $100 for the lot. Ph: 6656 2373 F310323

FISHING Gear. Lures lines, sinkers etc. all for $20. 0499 592 475 f081223

LAPTOP hard drive cloning kit $30. 6649 2967

OZ trail wardrobe four shelves and hanging space $50 Ono 0456 210 772 F300623

PHIX steel saw bench with operating instructions in GC, has not been used much $35. 0421 699 174

LOUNGE 2 seater 2x 1 seater wooden arm rests exc cond $100 Call John 6651 7710 F130123

LOUNGE 2 seater single seater wood arm rests exc cond. $100 6651 7710 F071022

PRESSURE Relief Valve, Model 23120 150psi, for spray tank $50. 0458 230 431

PRESTIGE Pressure cooker perfect cond.

Trivet, basket and spare seal incl. $99 Ph: 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688 QUALITY wooden furniture for sale made by craftsman/carpenter variety to choose from view anytime. 66523791 ReS031123

RECLINER Jason brand. Fully operational $50. 0409 022 456 F020623

STEAM Mop Hoover with 2 cleaning pads in very good as new condition $40 Moonee 0422440802

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LOVELY Half Moon shape ottoman 110cmL x 50cmW $95. Photos avail. 0490 161 119 f011223

MARKWELL 3 phase 18cfm air compressor $99. Ph 0474 378 447

RUSTIC oblong 6 seat 1930's white mahogany farm table $60. Ph 0474 378 447

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SEWING Cabinet Deluxe model, Horn brand, with extras $500 Located Sawtell, photos available. 0404 570 440 e081223

TANDEM Holstar Grand Tourer bike, exc cond $1200. 0458 274 319 Re100921

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TAPEGUN, Commercial hand tying machine includes 8 rolls tape & 5000 staples. $100 0407 654 879 F190822

TAPESTRY, Glass framed and wall hung $95. 0422 440 802 F130123

TENNIS racquets, man and ladies older style (Yvonne Goolagong) $40.00 each. Phone 0401 221 864 F270123

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THREE Heavey duty collapsible reflective safety truck triangles $30 0490 161 119 TIMBER venetian blinds various sizes 50ml slats Brown oak as new 2 sets 210cm W, 1 set 120cm W. From $50 to $100. 0405 083 245

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SHOWER Screen good cond 2 sides, one slider can deliver locally $99 call 0434 212 460 F021222

SIDEBOARD Blackwood 1930’s/40’s LD $100 ExcellentOcond S Pickup only 0401 076 691 f241123

MATURE trees, inc new season christmas bush, yukkas, clumping bamboo. 0428812383

SKI Tube new tow bridle $30. New tow rope $30 0467 634 668 f011223

TIMBER Vintage free standing chevelle mirror Glass measures 1m x 30cm. $85 Photos available 0490 161 119

LARGE bench for work or decoration. 2m have a look. Phone 6652 3791 F270123

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SNOW Skis and bindings. Incl poles and Salomen boots Great cond. $100 the lot 0409 022 456 F020623

2015 Suzuki Swift GL Hatchback 5 dr Auto Rego till Jan 2024 31,208kms. Exc cond DCB32G. $15,999 ono Ph: 0428 227 102 Re260424

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WASHING Machine Haier 6kg. Very good cond. $90 ono 0409 997 566

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WINE Bar decor 3 green glass bottles in Seagrass Vintage 1970 $100 ono 0407654879

FORD Festiva 1997Auto aircon 90k klms 11 mth rego GAZ191 $3500 Ph 0499 394 365 e151223

WINE Fridge – Large Transtherm Ermitage Holds 240 bottles Reasonable Offer Accepted. 0418278966

TIMBER workstation Pine coloured with 5 shelves including a slideout keyboard shelf and CD holder.

1200 L x 600 W x 1400 H VGC $45 ONO Tel: 0415 715 619 F031123

TRAVELERS palm $50 Jacaranda and flame tree $40 each mature trees in pots, approx 9ft high. Ph 6653 8337

21.5ft RIVER Diamantina Caravan Semi off road, dual suspension, generator Reversed cycle A/C awnings. Excellent condition, as new housed in large shed Queen bed, TV, gas hobs & oven, microwave large 3 way fridge Large ensuite, washing machine, BBQ, much storage inside & out Twin solar panels 100w ea, 2 x 100amp batteries grey water tank, stone guard, bike rack. Can be sold fully equipped if wanted. $70,000 ono Reg TR94KB Ph 0414 757 248 e151223

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HONDA CRV 2006 auto, 178,000 klms LD lady owner, SO 12 months rego, exc cond $8,995 BPK36K. 0415 981 605 Re100524

IMPRESSIVE 23’6” tandem axle Traveller Sensation WOK Bessemer caravan. Independant $20. 0499 592 475 suspensions, free camper with 2 batteries solar panels, water tanks Motors Rarely used, stored undercover. Rego 2008 VW Golf hatch May 2024, W33361 auto, 244,307km, 6 mth Custom build: separate rego. $6,000. Ph 0477 PIAGGIO 330cc scooter bedroom many 2016.

22,148 kms.

Reg 990 446 cupboards. New Feb 2024LD MNF61 Toyota Landcruiser 2014 200 Series A/T tyres, batteries SO but ABS Good condition awning fabric, shower 99461 ks. Diesel,Offers full service history, Excellent condition 2013 Volvo V40 D4 Auto, needs attention. wand, safe, & cover Luxury 2 Litre Diesel 7 Seater, 0474Lambswool 536 614covers in front, A/C, Reversing camera Comes with 2Kva Turbo Automatic, one careful owner, excellent $90,000 ono Phone 0414 757 248 Honda generator & many many extras! mechanical & exterior $59,750 Email for condition, 155,000 klms details: ken_judi@ and full service history bigpond.net.au $11,000. EYP86X. Ph or Ph: 0400 393 095 0412 054 821 Re190424

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2014 FORD Territory Auto Diesel 7seater Rego Sept 2024 CTZ92F, 163,000kms One owner, full service record, Towbar, Roof racks, A1 condition $15,000. 0427 667 495

Toyota Landcruiser 2014 200 series Auto, 99461ks.

Diesel, full service history, exc cond 7 seater, lambswool covers in front, a/c, reversing camera. $70,000 ono DXM19C Ph 0414 757 248

Boats

2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara. Turbo-diesel 4WD 5-speed manual Hi-Low range. Genuine off-road/day-to-day SUV One owner. Full service Logbook. 183,000km LED head and fog lights. VG tyres. Rego CVE-54K 10/2024. $18,000. Full recovery kit optional extra.

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NEW mans PU leather cross over man bag 26cm x 22cm x 9cm $35. Photos can be sent 0490 161 119

WALL unit, large, timber and glass, good cond teak. $75. 6652 5377

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MATTRESS and base king single, as new $300 Ph: 0457 679 486

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SUN umbrella 12ft diameter. Aluminium frame, solid base. VCG $100. 6656 2373

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LOVELY boudoir bedroom dressing chair Unmarked. $85. Photos can be sent. 0490 161 119

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LITTLE Golden Books library of 4, clean pages no screen learning $100 ph 0407 654 879

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FEEDER bin, metal galvanised, hooks onto fence or post. $55. 6653 8337

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STANDARD timber floor lamp, 155cm tall $45. Photos can be sent 0490 161 119

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FEED bin, solid metal with lid, used for animal feed, capacity equivalent to a 44 gal drum. $75 6653 8337

LEGO Number 6608 1982 Vintage tractor in box with instructions. $35. Photos avail. 0490 161 119

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HOLDEN Racing team collared shirt from early 2020’s Red with Insignias Dunlop, Holden and Coca Cola sponsors etc Size L $10 4981 7523

OCTAGONAL display cabinet, 60cm LDx 60cm SOcan be sent $65. Photos 0490161119

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DRESS/SHOES only worn once. Teal cocktail dress 12 ($400), Pewter D&J shoes 7 (189). $375 ono. 0408 495 387

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DINING chairs, timber framed quality dining chairs x 6, GC Upholstered in “ Ostrich print” off white material $100 for the lot. Pickup only Park Beach. Ph 0419 649 391

OAK sideboards with ornate mirror, circa 1920. 0428 812 383

STAINLESS steel saucepans 5 plus boiler In exc clean cond.

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DARCY Doyle, large gold framed print 'A break in play', 70cm x 55cm Photos can be sent. $45 0490 161 119

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2006 STESSLE Funseeker. Great wide boat for deep sea Great for river 115 Yamaha $19,000 Ph 0407 703 920 e291223

TRAILER Sailer Hutton 24 registered. Trailer & boat ready to go. $7500. 0427034446 Re230421

LUXURY Regal 21’6" Caravan, Lge ensuite separate, Toilet/shower/ front load washing machine, full oven recessed bench elec/ hot water, Q bed/full wardrobes, Reverse air/con, Microwave/lge fridge freezer, 3-way & pullout pantry, Spice cupboard Lots of storage, RadioTV with satellite, Connection Wired for Solar panels New awning, Full annexe, Fully serviced like new, Front boot Reg 6/2/24 754QPJ $49,500 Contact John 0428 464 063 e151223

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British comedian Matt Lucas (pictured) isn’t here to deliver the laughs in this sombre episode. Known for playing over-the-top characters in the hit satirical sketch series Little Britain, tonight he traces his family history back to World War II, Nazi Germany and concentration camps. Lucas delves into his beloved late grandmother Margot’s story after she came to the UK from Germany in 1939.

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Travelling to Berlin and Amsterdam, his journey is bittersweet.

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Tonight, in the penultimate double episode, Iris and Louis (George Webster) grow closer, while Silas (Éanna Hardwicke) warns her away from him.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 11.00 Tiny Oz. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Shetland. (Final, Mv, R) 2.00 Finding The Archibald. (Ml, R) 3.00 Worzel Gummidge. (Final, PG, R) 4.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Coincidence. (2018, G, R) 2.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Random Acts Of Christmas. (2019, G) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork.

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6.00 The Drum. Analysis of the day’s news.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Millie Ross meets a pair of foodie gardeners.

8.30 Under The Vines. (Final, PG) Louis decides to declare his feelings for Daisy. Tippy flees the vineyard thinking she is a failure.

9.15 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) A body is found covered in live rabbits.

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 Question Everything. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.

11.35 Life. (Mal, R) 12.35 Wakefield. (Madl, R) 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa) 8.30 Lost World Of Angkor Wat. (PG, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Good People. (MA15+v) 11.55 L’Opera. (Mdls, R) 3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 2. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Renegades. From the SCG. 11.00 MOVIE: Priest. (2011, Mhl, R) In a dystopian future, a priest disobeys the church to track down the vampires that kidnapped his niece. Paul Bettany, Karl Urban, Cam Gigandet.

1.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) Cole’s loyalty is tested when Ramse and Railly go rogue and embark on an unsanctioned mission to ’60s East Berlin.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: London Has Fallen.

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6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. Tips and ideas for the festive season.

8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(Ml) Graham Norton is joined on the red couch by Julia Roberts, Timothée Chalamet, Tom Hanks and Cher.

10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Good Sam. (Ma) Griff prepares to return to surgery.

12.30 The Project. (R) 1.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 MOVIE: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 10.10 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 10.40 QI. 11.10 Ghosts. 11.40 Hitsville. 1.35am Killing Eve. 2.15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 3.05 ABC News Update. 3.10 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 2.55 Young Brides For Sale. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.20 Sex Unlimited.

10.15 Planet Sex With Cara Delevingne. 11.10 Limetown. 12.55am MOVIE: HIV: The Neglected Pandemic. (2021, MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 House Of Wellness. 2.00 I Escaped To The Country. 3.00 Animal SOS Australia.

3.30 The Zoo. 4.00 I Escaped To The Country. 5.00 Bargain Hunt. 6.00 Pie In The Sky. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (Return) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Perfect Town.

11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives.

12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Dr Quinn.

2.50 Antiques Roadshow. 3.20 MOVIE: I’m All Right Jack. (1959) 5.30 Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 MOVIE: On Her Majesty’s Secret Service. (1969, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 6. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman.

10.30 JAG. 12.30pm NCIS. 1.30 FBI. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: Hawai’i. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping.

2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am My Best Friend’s Wedding. (2016, PG, Mandarin) 7.40 Satellite Boy. (2012, PG) 9.20 Menashe. (2017, PG, Yiddish) 10.50 Seven Years In Tibet. (1997, M) 1.20pm The Music Of Silence. (2017, PG) 3.30 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 5.40 Heart Beats Loud.

(2018, PG) 7.30 St Elmo’s Fire. (1985, M) 9.30 Three Floors. (2021, M, Italian) 11.45 If Only.

(2019, M, French) 1.40am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 American Restoration. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Mule. (2018, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Absolute Power. (1997, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon MOVIE: Mother Mountain. (2022, M) 2.00 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver.

4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.40 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: My Super Ex-Girlfriend. (2006, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Mortal Kombat. (2021, MA15+) 11.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.50pm MOVIE: Empire Records. (1995, M) 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Strait To The Plate.

6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Eagle Vs Shark. (2007, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Sharri. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Erin. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 The Rita Panahi Show. 8.00 The US Report. 9.00 The Media Show. 9.30 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight.

11.00 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

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SATURDAY, December 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon.

12.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 2.00 Annika. (Final, Ma, R) 2.50 The Durrells. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline Summer. (R) 5.10 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize.

(R) 9.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under.

(PGa) 10.05 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy. H’lights. 4.00 Seed. (PGa, R) 4.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s. (PGas, R) 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Ballarat Cup, The Ingham Charity Raceday and The Star Gateway Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair.

(R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Cybershack. (PG) 12.30 Great Australian Detour. 1.00 MOVIE: Ruby’s Choice. (2022, PGalv) 3.30 Eatwell Christmas With Emma Dean. 4.30 Garden Gurus.

5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (Return)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 St10.

(PG) 12.00 Luxury Escapes. (R) 12.30 The Yes Experiment. 1.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 2.00 Exploring Off The Grid. (R) 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 What’s Up Down Under. 3.30 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 4.00 My Market Kitchen. 4.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Way We Wore.

(PG, R) Part 3 of 3.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small.

(PG) Siegfried receives some difficult news.

8.20 Vera. (Ma, R) Part 3 of 4. After a young police officer is found dead floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope investigates.

9.50 Annika. (Final, Ma, R) A former police officer is murdered.

10.40 Under The Vines.

(Final, PG, R) Louis decides to declare his feelings for Daisy.

11.25 QI. (Ms, R) Hosted by Sandi Toksvig.

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (PG) 8.25 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey. (PG) 9.20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 10.15 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 11.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 12.55 Hope. (MA15+av, R) 3.15 Going Places. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 NSW Schools Spectacular: Fabulous. (PG) Coverage of the NSW Schools Spectacular from the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney’s Olympic Park.

9.30 VIC State Schools Spectacular.

(PG) Coverage of the Victorian State School Spectacular from John Cain Arena, Melbourne. Features dance and musical performances by students from across the state.

12.00 12 Monkeys. (MA15+av, R) Cole is sent back to 1957.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Get Clever. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Garden Hustle. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: A Sunburnt Christmas. (2020, Malv) 10.30 MOVIE: A Christmas Karen. (2022, Mah, R) 12.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R) 1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 1.30 Cybershack. (PG, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) The tower is on high alert.

6.30 Jamie Oliver: Cooking For Less.

7.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A dog goes on a charm offensive.

8.30 Ambulance. (Mal) Ambulance crews attend to a man who has been found unresponsive on the roadside; a caller who is feeling suicidal but who refuses to go to hospital; and a male patient experiencing epileptic fits.

11.00 CSI: Vegas. (Mv, R) An archaeologist is murdered.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Live At The Apollo. 9.15 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.40 Melbourne Comedy Festival: The Gala. 10.40 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 11.25 MythBusters.

12.15am Portlandia. 1.00 Fleabag. 1.25 ABC News Update. 1.30 Close. 5.00 In The Night Garden. 5.20 Tik Tak. 5.25 Wallykazam! 5.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon Noisey. 12.55 Planet A. 1.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 2.45 Mastermind Aust.

3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Mastermind Aust. 5.50 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery. 6.45 The Toys That Built The World. (Return) 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Mad Max Fans: Beyond The Wasteland. 10.20 The Eruption: Stories Of Survival.

11.25 Vikings. 12.20am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 3.00 Escape To The Country.

5.00 Horse Racing. Ballarat Cup, The Ingham Charity 6.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

8.30 TV Shop. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop.

10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian.

11.00 Explore. 11.10 MOVIE: Hue And Cry. (1947) 12.50pm MOVIE: The Ghost Of St. Michael’s. (1941, PG) 2.35 MOVIE: Heavens Above! (1963, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: Some Like It Hot. (1959, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Johnny English. (2003, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Diamonds Are Forever. (1971, M) 11.45 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Snap Happy. 9.30 Diagnosis Murder. 10.30 All 4 Adventure. 11.30 On The Fly. Noon Escape Fishing With ET. 12.30 Australia By Design: Architecture.

1.00 JAG. 2.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 2.30 Camper Deals. 3.00 JAG. 5.00 Reel Action. 5.30 iFish. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Sydney FC v Macarthur FC. 10.15 NCIS. 11.10 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.10 Asterix: The Mansions Of The Gods.

(2014, PG, French) 8.45 I Capture The Castle.

(2003, PG) 10.50 The Ties. (2020, M, Italian) 12.45pm If Only. (2019, M, French) 2.35 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 5.00 Menashe.

(2017, PG, Yiddish) 6.30 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.30 My Old Lady. (2014) 10.30 Ricordi? (2018, MA15+, Italian) 12.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure.

2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Drag Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. H’lights.

4.00 Secrets Of The Supercars. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations: The Accident Files. (Return) 8.30 Disasters At Sea. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.45pm MOVIE: Falling In Love At Christmas.

(2021, PG) 3.30 MOVIE: The Nine Kittens Of Christmas. (2021) 5.15 MOVIE: The Secret Life Of Pets. (2016) 7.00 MOVIE: The Mummy Returns.

(2001, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014, M) 11.30 Duncanville. Midnight Metro Sexual. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 100,000 Tenants And Counting.

3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

11.35 MOVIE: Selkie. (2000, PG) 1.15pm MOVIE: Super Mario Bros. (1993, PG) 3.10 Songlines. 3.55 Songlines On Screen. 4.30 Brazil Untamed. 5.20 Going Places. 6.20 News. 6.30 The Barber. 7.00 Great Lakes Wild. 7.30 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 8.30 Johnny Cash: The Man In Black Britain. 9.30 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (1982, M) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live.

9.00 Gameday Live. 10.00 News. 11.00 Weekend Live. Noon Weekend Live. 1.00 Weekend Live.

2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Weekend Live. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 The US Report. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.30 NewsNight.

9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Full Time Live. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, December 10 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass.

(R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. (R) 1.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (R) 5.00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. 10.05 The Autistic Gardener. (R) 11.00 Rick Steves’ Europe. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek.

3.00 Cycling. Cape to Cape MTB. H’lights.

3.55 China Bitesize. (R) 4.05 Dylan Alcott Interviews. (R) 4.40 Greatest Hits Of The 80s.

(PGas, R) 5.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG) 12.30 Be Our Guest!

Behind The Scenes Of Beauty And The Beast: The Musical. (PG, R) 1.00 Highway Patrol.

(PG, R) 1.30 MOVIE: Last Train To Christmas.

(2021, PGaln) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Weekender.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 SA Variety Bash. (PG) 11.00 Cross Court. 11.30 Iconic Australia. (PGa, R) 12.30 Fishing Australia.

1.00 Drive TV. 1.30 Great Getaways. (PG, R) 2.30 For The Love Of Pets. (PG, R) 3.30 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. (PG) 4.30 The Pet Rescuers. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

5.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked.

(R) 9.00 Christmas With The Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 1.10 My Market Kitchen.

(R) 1.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Cook With Luke. 3.30 GCBC. (R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

Hosted by Fiona Bruce.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Joanna Lumley’s Britain. (PG, R) Part 3 of 3.

8.20 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (PGa, R) Saint Marie is rocked by a baffling murder at Christmas time.

9.50 We Hunt Together. (Mal, R) Lola’s suspicions of Liam intensify.

10.35 Troppo. (Final, Malv, R) 11.30 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act. (Ml, R) 1.05 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Insiders. (Final, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PG) 8.25 The Lost City Of Ramses. (PGa) Part 1 of 2.

10.20 Napoleon: In The Name Of Art. (Mans, R) 12.15 Jack The Ripper: The Case Reopened. (Mav, R) 1.25 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 4.

Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers.

11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Takes a look at the sophisticated British scam syndicate that is fleecing everyday Australians of $4 million a week.

12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+a, R) Abernathy amps up the pressure on Norma, forcing her to consider selling the motel.

1.00 Emergency Call. (PGa, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls) 8.00 60 Minutes.

9.00 Forged In Fire.

10.00 #TextMeWhenYouGetHome.

(Mv) 11.00 MOVIE: Motherless Brooklyn.

(2019, Madlsv) Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin.

1.50 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. (PG, R) 2.50 9Honey Hacks. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia.

(PGls) As the single dates continue, Wes, Ben and Luke are keen to explore their new-found connections.

8.40 NCIS: Hawai’i. (MA15+v, R) After the mysterious death of an astronaut in a highly sensitive Mars simulation, the NCIS team must send its cyber intelligence specialist Ernie Malik into the habitat to investigate alone.

10.40 To Be Advised.

11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.

12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Brothel.

9.35 You Can’t Ask That. 10.05 Doc Martin. 10.55 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.35 MOVIE: Danny And The Human Zoo. (2015, M) 1.05am Cooked. 1.35 ABC News Update. 1.40 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Bing. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. 3.05 Jungletown. 3.55 WorldWatch. 4.25 Shortland St. 4.55 The Great British Urine Test.

6.10 Kars & Stars. 6.40 The Buildings That Fought Hitler. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Last Overland: Singapore To London. 9.25 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning.

(Premiere) 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Carol Drinkwater’s Secret Provence. 1.00 The Surgery Ship. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi.

2.30 Animal SOS Australia. 3.00 Extreme Animal Transport. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet In Autumn. 4.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country.

6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Slow Train Through Africa With Griff Rhys Jones. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 MOVIE: A Run For Your Money. (1949) 11.45 MOVIE: The Happiest Days Of Your Life. (1950) 1.30pm MOVIE: The Duke Wore Jeans. (1958) 3.30 MOVIE: Irma La Douce. (1963, PG) 6.30 M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Live And Let Die. (1973, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 The Offroad Adventure Show.

9.00 All 4 Adventure. 10.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.00 JAG. 1pm Bondi Rescue. 1.30 What’s Up Down Under. 2.00 iFish. 2.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 FBI: International. 12.15am Evil. 2.05 48 Hours.

4.00 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Roxanne.

Continued. (1987, PG) 7.00 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 8.35 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 10.45 Three Floors.

(2021, M, Italian) 1pm St Elmo’s Fire. (1985, M) 3.00 Heart Beats Loud. (2018, PG) 4.50 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.40 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 8.30 Annette. (2021, MA15+) 11.05 Gotti. (2018, MA15+) 1.10am Sophie’s Choice. (1982, MA15+) 3.55 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Counting Cars. 10.30 Storage Wars. 11.30 Fish Of The Day. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker.

2.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 2.30 Step Outside.

3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Pawn Stars. 5.00 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Fury. (2014, MA15+) 11.15 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

1.30pm Rich House, Poor House. 2.30 MOVIE: Annie. (2014, PG) 5.00 Children’s Programs. 5.15 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax. (2012) 7.00 MOVIE: Space Jam: A New Legacy. (2021, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: The Matrix Reloaded. (2003, M) Midnight Kardashians. 2.00 Rich House, Poor House. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

Noon Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival.

Replay. 1.00 I Live, I Breathe, I Surf. 1.55 Going Places. 2.55 Bamay. 3.55 Characters Of Broome.

5.25 Ella Fitzgerald At The Paris Olympia. 6.00 Untold History Of The Pacific. 6.20 News. 6.30 Wild New Zealand. 7.40 Greatest Hits Of The 70s.

8.30 Dance Rites. 10.05 MOVIE: The Last Of The Mohicans. (1992, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Sunday Agenda.

9.00 Outsiders. 10.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon News.

1.00 Weekend Live. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 Weekend Live. 4.00 News. 5.00 News. 6.00 Outsiders. 7.00 The Sunday Showdown. 8.00 Bernardi. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Royal Report. 10.30 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat

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MONDAY, December 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Big Ted’s Excellent Adventure: 50 Years Of Play School.

(PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.10 Ancient Invisible Cities. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Love In Winterland. (2020, PGa, R) 2.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas House. (2020, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 GCBC. (R) 9.00 Judge Judy.

(PG, R) 9.30 Bold. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Prosecuting Evil. (Ma) 9.25 Under Cover. (PG, R) Narrated by Margot Robbie.

10.25 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.00 Yakka: Australia At Work. (PG, R) 12.00 Waltzing The Dragon With Benjamin Law. (PG, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal) 8.30 Concorde: The True Story. (PG) 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 My Brilliant Friend. (Mv) 11.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 5.

Hobart Hurricanes v Sydney Sixers.

11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGad) Documents a two-car collision.

11.30 Highway Cops. (Ma) Follows people who help keep motorists safe.

12.00 Bates Motel. (MA15+a, R) Norman takes Emma to the dance.

1.00 My Impossible House: Colossal Cathedral. (PG, R) Newlyweds transform a church.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. (PGa) 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (MA15+dlv) 9.45 Caroline: The Murder That Fooled The World. (Mav) 11.10 Resident Alien. (Malsv, R) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Hello SA. (PG) 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 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia.

(PGls) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

9.10 The Secrets She Keeps.

(Mal) Agatha’s dream of motherhood seems destined to be stripped away by forces outside her control.

10.10 FBI: Most Wanted.

(MA15+v, R) The team’s Thanksgiving plans are put on hold.

12.00 The Project. (R) 1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? The Unseen Bits. 8.30 MythBusters. 9.20 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.10 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. 11.10 Would I Lie To You? 11.40 QI. 12.10am Whose Line Is It Anyway? 12.35 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 1.20 ABC News Update. 1.25 Close. 5.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Shortland St. Noon Ice Man. 12.55 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Then You Run. 10.20 We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) 11.30 Hoarders. 1.10am The Devil You Know. 2.00 Transnational. 2.30 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 DVine Living.

9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 1pm I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Extreme Railways. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Real Seachange. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow.

3.35 MOVIE: Catch Us If You Can. (1965) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: The Man With The Golden Gun. (1974, PG) 11.15 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 All 4 Adventure.

9.30 Reel Action. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 SEAL Team. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.40 Young Girls Of Rochefort. (1967, PG, French) 10.00 My Old Lady.

(2014, M) Noon Beneath Hill 60. (2010, M) 2.15 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 4.15 Lost In Paris. (2016, PG) 5.50 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 7.30 Heroic Losers. (2019, M, Spanish) 9.40 Cairo Conspiracy.

(2022, Arabic) 11.55 Beginning. (2020, MA15+, Georgian) 2.20am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Armchair Experts: NFL Edition. 12.30pm Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Boating. Circuit Drivers Championship.

3.30 Storage Wars: TX. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Opal Hunters.

8.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Rich House, Poor House. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 MacGyver. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.35pm Untold History Of The Pacific. 2.00 Bamay.

2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.00 Toi Time.

4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 APTN National News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black Conversations. 9.05 Buckskin. 10.05 MOVIE: Gran Torino. (2008, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Outsiders. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, December 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 10.30 Dream Gardens. (R) 11.00 David Attenborough’s Tasmania.

(R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. (Mav, R) 2.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special.

(PGa, R) 4.10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. (Final, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 11.00 The Art Of France.

(PGal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 China Bitesize. (R) 2.10 Elizabeth. (PGa, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 China Bitesize.

(R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PGas, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Cooking Up Christmas. (2020, PGa) 2.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas Love Story. (2019, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold.

(PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 The Platypus Guardian. (PG, R) 8.55 Yakka: Australia At Work: At Your Service. (Final, PG) Part 4 of 4.

9.55 Believing In Australia: Many Faiths. (Final, PG) 10.45 ABC Late News.

11.05 Employable Me Australia. (PG, R) 12.05 The Cult Of The Family. (Ma, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa) 8.35 MOVIE: Call Me Kate. (2023, PGa) Documents the life of Katharine Hepburn. Katharine Hepburn.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Das Boot. (MA15+s, R) 12.30 The Promise. (Mal, R) 3.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 6.

Sydney Thunder v Brisbane Heat.

From Manuka Oval, Canberra.

11.00 The Endgame. (Malv) As a rogue assassin hunts Elena, Sergey and Owen grapple with a threat that could unravel their whole plan.

1.00 Grand Crew. (Ms) The crew takes a trip to a vineyard.

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGls, R) 8.30 MOVIE: Crocodile Dundee. (1986, Mlsv, R) 10.30 New Amsterdam. (Mamv, R) 11.20 Kenan. (PGals) 11.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 2.30 Cybershack. (PG, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia.

(PGls) Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

8.40 NCIS. (PGv, R) The NCIS team investigates who is responsible for a potential bioterror attack at a strip mall parking garage.

9.40 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mav, R) A US Marine falls ill during a training mission after an attack by a genetic weapon.

11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.10 Ghosts. 9.45 Rosehaven. (Final) 10.10 Portlandia. 10.55 Fleabag. (Final) 11.20 Would I Lie To You? 11.55 MOVIE: I Know What You Did Last Summer. (1997, MA15+) 1.30am ABC News Update.

1.35 Close. 5.00 Clangers. 5.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon In My Own World. 12.50 The Inside Story. 1.20 Gaycation. 2.15 Gaycation: United We Stand. 3.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista.

3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Travel Man’s Greatest Trips.

9.25 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 10.15 Hudson & Rex. 11.55 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country.

2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railway Journeys. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Law & Order: UK. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn.

3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. (1974, PG) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977, M) 11.15 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 9.25 FBI: International. 10.20 SEAL Team.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Lost In Paris. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.35 The Mole Agent.

(2020, Spanish) 8.15 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 10.05 Heroic Losers. (2019, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Employee Of The Month. (2022, M, French) 1.50 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 3.40 Monsieur Verdoux.

(1947, PG) 5.55 The Producers. (1967, PG) 7.35 Firepower. (1979, M) 9.30 A Call To Spy. (2019, M) 11.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 American Pickers.

11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Aussie Salvage Squad.

2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under.

10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld.

8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Step Up. (2006, PG) Midnight Seinfeld. 1.00 Life After Lockup. 2.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Buckskin. 1.30 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time.

4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News.

6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed.

7.30 The Casketeers. 8.30 MOVIE: Zappa. (2020, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Peta Credlin. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat

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WEDNESDAY, December 13 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (PG, R) 11.00 Magical Land Of Oz. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera.

(Mav, R) 2.30 The Royal Variety Performance 2020. (PG, R) 4.00 Back In Time For Dinner. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PGs, R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Art Of France.

(Mav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point.

(R) 2.05 Elizabeth. (PG, R) 3.00 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.30 China Bitesize. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

(PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Last Christmas Home. (2018, PG, R) 2.00 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 2.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: Love, Bubbles & Crystal Cove. (2021, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. 8.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10.

(PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.10 Ent. Tonight. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours.

(PGa) 4.30 Bold. (PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 8.30 Question Everything. (Final) 9.00 Australian Epic. (Final, PG) 9.35 Planet America. (Final) 10.05 QI. (Mal, R) 10.35 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (R) 11.20 ABC Late News.

11.35 We Hunt Together. (Mal, R) 12.25 Life. (Mal, R) 1.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Gods Of Tennis. (Ml) 8.30 Costco At Christmas.

9.25 Fargo. (MA15+) 10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 COBRA. (Mal) 11.45 Beneath The Surface.

(MA15+ads, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League Game 7. Melbourne Stars v Perth Scorchers. From the MCG. 11.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams continue their race around the world travelling across three continents and eight countries as they compete for the chance to claim the $1 million prize. Hosted by Phil Keoghan.

12.30 Parenthood. (Mds, R) Max starts working with a young aide.

2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG) 8.30 Clarkson’s Farm. (Ml) 9.40 Police Rescue Australia. (PG, R) 10.40 The Equalizer. (Mv, R) 11.30 La Brea. (Mv, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Cross Court. (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 News.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 The Bachelors Australia.

Hosted by Osher Günsberg.

9.00 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (Mav) Part 3 of 4. Police look closely into how the attacks are linked, with one suspect getting their attention.

10.00 My Life Is Murder. (Mv) Alexa investigates a drowning.

12.00 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news and events.

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.55pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.05 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Doc Martin. 9.20 Bay Of Fires. 10.15 Killing Eve. 11.00 Would I Lie To You? 11.35 Louis Theroux: Louis And The Brothel. 12.35am Whose Line Is It Anyway?

12.55 ABC News Update. 1.00 Close. 5.00 Clangers.

5.10 Peg + Cat. 5.25 Bing. 5.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.10 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets. (2017, M) 11.00 MOVIE: Day Of The Dead. (1985, MA15+) 12.50am City Under Fire: Inside War In Ukraine. 2.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Cities Of The Underworld. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis.

10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.05 Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman. 3.05 MOVIE: The Winslow Boy. (1948) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow.

7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 MOVIE: Moonraker.

(1979, PG) 11.15 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Snap Happy. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder. 9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 Hawaii Five-0. 10.20 Evil.

12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder.

4.05 JAG.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.10 Traffic.

(1971, French) 10.00 Cairo Conspiracy. (2022, Arabic) 12.15pm The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021, M) 2.10 The Mole Agent. (2020, Spanish) 3.50 Into The Arms Of Strangers. (2000, PG) 6.00 The Mouse That Roared. (1959) 7.30 The Company You Keep. (2012, M) 9.45 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Pawn Stars. Noon Outback Truckers. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Restoration. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Beach Cops. 10.30 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Seinfeld.

8.30 Love Island Australia. 9.45 MOVIE: Step Up 2: The Streets. (2008, PG) 11.45 Seinfeld. 12.45am Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm Going Places. 1.30 Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time.

4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Living Black. 6.00 Bamay.

6.30 News. 6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Burn Gently.

8.30 Sam Cooke: Legend. 9.50 Milpirri: Winds Of Change. 10.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Bolt Report. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, December 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (Final, R) 10.30 That Pacific Sports Show. (Final, R) 11.00 Magical Land Of Oz. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Vera. (Mv, R) 2.30 Question Everything. (Final, R) 3.00 Gardening Aust.

(R) 4.00 Back In Time For Dinner. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.10 Legacy List.

(PGaln, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7.

(PGal, R) 11.00 The Art Of France. (PGan, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Elizabeth: Into The Storm. (PGa, R) 2.55 Mastermind Aust. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up. (R) 3.55 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 12.30 Pre-Game Show.

1.20 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Morning session.

3.20 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break.

4.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Afternoon session.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News.

12.00 MOVIE: A Christmas To Savour. (2021, PGa) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet.

(R) 7.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 8.00 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 9.00 Bold. (PGa, R) 9.30 Neighbours. (PGa, R) 10.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 10 News First: Midday. 1.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.30 Farm To Fork. 4.00 Neighbours. (PGa) 4.30 Bold.

(PGa) 5.00 News.

6.00 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Project Wild. (PG) 8.30 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 9.20 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. (PG, R) 10.20 You Can’t Ask That. (Mls, R) 10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 What Are We Feeding Our Kids? (PGm, R) 12.00 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 1.05 The Royal Variety Performance 2020.

(PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 One Plus One. (a, R) 4.30 The Drum. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Secret World Of Snacks: Cereal. (PGas) Narrated by Jo Brand.

8.30 Niagara Falls. Explores the Niagara Falls.

9.30 The Doll Factory. (M) Iris and Louis grow closer.

11.25 SBS World News Late.

11.55 The Congregation. (MA15+s, R) 2.35 Miniseries: True Colours. (Malv, 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 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

9.00 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a deep dive into the world of cricket.

9.30 MOVIE: Men In Black. (1997, Mlv, R) Special agents police aliens on Earth.

Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith.

11.30 MOVIE: Death Wish.

(1974, MA15+alv, R) 1.35 Black-ish. (PGl, R) 2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 RPA. (PGm, R) 9.30 Children’s Hospital. (PGlm, R) 10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+am, R) 11.20 Emergency Call. (Ma, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Pointless. (PG, R) 2.00 Drive TV. (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 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events.

7.30 Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts.

Part 1 of 2. British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver shares his recipes for a Christmas feast.

8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav, R) Benson tries to help the young BX9 gang member who attacked her.

9.30 The Hunt For The Family Court Killer. (Mav) Part 4 of 4.

10.30 Blue Bloods. (Mv, R) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (Final) 8.30 Hard Quiz. 9.00 Question Everything. (Final) 9.35 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 10.15 Australian Epic. (Final) 10.50 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.55 Would I Lie To You? 12.25am Live At The Apollo. 1.10 Louis Theroux: Law And Disorder In Philadelphia. 2.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Shortland St. Noon The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. 3.05 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Shortland St. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Beyond Oak Island. 10.10 Inside The World’s Toughest Prisons. 11.05 Sex Tape Germany. (Final) 12.15am F*ck, That’s Delicious.

12.45 QAnon: The Search For Q. 1.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 I Escaped To The Country. 7.30 The Zoo. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Harry’s Practice. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 I Escaped To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 My Greek Odyssey. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 The Zoo. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 I Escaped To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown.

8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Skippy. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.55 The Young And The Restless. 1.50 Explore. 2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow.

3.30 MOVIE: Billy Liar. (1963, PG) 5.30 Saved & Remade. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.40 MOVIE: For Your Eyes Only.

(1981, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 7. Sydney FC v Macarthur FC. Highlights. 8.30 Diagnosis Murder.

9.30 Jake And The Fatman. 10.30 JAG. 12.30pm Star Trek: Voyager. 1.30 MacGyver. 2.30 Jake And The Fatman. 3.30 Diagnosis Murder. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 9.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 FBI: Most Wanted. 11.15 FBI: International. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. 4.05 JAG.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Mouse That Roared. (1959) 7.45 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 10.05 A Call To Spy. (2019, M) 12.20pm The Legend Of Baron To’a.

(2019, M) 2.15 The Producers. (1967, PG) 3.55 Traffic. (1971, French) 5.45 Sirocco. (1951, PG) 7.35 The Ides Of March. (2011, M) 9.30 The Operative.

(2019, MA15+) 11.40 Kill The Messenger. (2014, M) 1.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

1pm The Force: BTL. 2.00 Close Encounters Down Under. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Extreme Ice Railroad. 4.30 Storage Wars. 5.00 American Pickers. 6.00 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 6.20 Cricket.

First Test. Australia v Pakistan. Day 1. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Family Guy. 8.00 American Dad! 8.30 MOVIE: Zombieland: Double Tap. (2019, MA15+) 10.35 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

Noon 100,000 Tenants And Counting. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 Raymond. 2.30 Full House. 3.00 Seinfeld. 4.00 Family Ties. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

6.00 Raymond. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Survivor 45. 9.00 Love Island Australia. 10.10 MOVIE: Girls’ Night Out. (2017, MA15+) Midnight I’ve Got A Text With Josh And Flex! 12.40 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Bamay. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Motown Magic. 3.25 The World According To Grandpa. 3.35 The Magic Canoe. 4.00 Toi Time. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories.

5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 News.

6.40 Brazil Untamed. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Not Even. 9.00 MOVIE: Jimi: All Is By My Side. (2013, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 Sharri. 6.00 Peta Credlin. 7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 Chris Kenny Tonight. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 10.30 The Late Debate: The Papers. 11.00 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat

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BELLINGER Valley Braves White have capped off a terrific season with victory in the grand final of the Sunshine Basketball Conference.

The Braves won this season’s title with a 75-73 victory over the Byron Bay Beez in the grand final in Lismore.

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Casey Alexander rose to the occasion top scoring for the Braves with a game high 20 points.

The win was their 14th from 15 games this season, and saw them avenge last year’s grand final loss to Byron Bay. The Braves qualified for this season’s grand final with a 96-69 win against the Lismore Storm in their

q Bellinger Valley Braves White celebrate their grand final victory.

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