By Shannon BENTON
President Nola McDonald, Vice President Michael Beaumont, Committee Member Alexandria Carruthers, and Member for Upper Hunter Dave Layzell, addressed the crowd.
STREET PARTY
By Shannon BENTON
Beaumont,
Nola McDonald at the launch.
MAYOR Digby Rayward is seeking clarification from the NSW Government around the interpretation of new rules for subdivision works across riparian zones.
At Council’s 26 November Extraordinary Meeting, Cr Rayward put forward a Mayoral Minute outlining his concerns regarding recent advice from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on the interpretation of “Controlled Activity
By Shannon BENTON DUNGOG Shire
Community Centre’s much-loved Christmas lunch is joyfully returning this year, inviting locals of all ages to come together and share in the true spirit of the season.
Lunch is held on Christmas Day from 11.30am to 1.30pm at Dungog Public School on the corner of Dowling and Chapman Streets.
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Guidelines” as they relate to third and fourth order watercourses.
According to Council, the Department (as of correspondence dated 17 November 2025) no longer supports lot boundaries or fencing across third and fourth order streams and requires subdivision layouts to avoid “fragmentation of the riparian zone.”
Council says this represents a “significant shift” from longstanding practice and
goal is simple: to create a warm, inclusive space where no one spends Christmas alone.
Guests can expect a scrumptious Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, a chance to join in much-loved carols, and a special visit from Santa, who will bring a small gift for everyone.
“It’s a chance to get back to what Christmas is really about - sharing
The annual event brings the community together for a festive feast complete with company, carols, gifts and plenty of Christmas cheer.
Everyone is welcome, whether attending alone, with family, or simply stopping by to say hello.
A highlight each year is the volunteer team who devote Christmas Day to preparing food, serving guests and welcoming everyone who attends.
Their generosity and festive spirit helps to create the welcoming atmosphere that locals look forward to each year.
Organisers say the
has not previously been applied to subdivisions within Dungog Shire or comparable LGAs.
The Mayoral Minute highlighted the impact of applying this new interpretation to a development application at Hanleys Creek Road, Tabbil Creek, which seeks to develop a single lot into a 91-lot Torrens Title subdivision.
Council understands that the new interpretation would remove approximately 14 lots, “undermining
food, fun and laughter with your community,” said Xavier King, Manager of the Dungog Shire Community Centre.
“We know this time of year can be hard for many people, and we want everyone to feel welcome, supported and connected.
project viability and further delaying the delivery of up to 90 new home sites”.
Concerns were raised by Cr Rayward regarding inconsistency with the State’s strategic housing policies and potential impacts on Council’s ability to meet the Hunter Regional Plan 2041 target of 2,400 additional dwellings.
“This represents an inconsistent approach to subdivision and I am of the view that it is a substantial shift
“If you’re looking for company, a good meal, or simply a place to feel at home this Christmas, we’d love to have you join us,” said Xavier.
The lunch is completely free, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Dungog Shire Community Centre team and generous community support.
The Centre serves residents from Dungog, Gresford, Clarence Town, Paterson, Vacy and Martins Creek, working year-round to build strong social links through food, culture,
in regulatory practice, introduced without prior notice, consultation, or transition arrangements,” Cr Rayward said in the Mayoral Minute.
Council supported the Mayor’s call to urgently seek ministerial intervention.
This includes writing to the Minister for Water, the Minister for Planning, and the Secretary of DCCEEW requesting reconsideration of the approach, as well as arranging a meeting with local State Members.
education, recreation and community events. Transport support is available for anyone in need of assistance with getting to the venue.
Free tickets can be arranged through Eventbrite or by phoning the Community Centre directly.
For more information or to organise transport, call 4992 1133 or visit the Eventbrite page.
q Volunteers setting up for last year’s Christmas lunch. Photo: supplied.
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Dowling Street,” she said.
“The boost it gives to our local traders at this time of year is incredibly valuable.”
Families enjoyed a wide range of free entertainment and activities, including a jumping castle, live music, line dancing, a screening of Elf at the James Theatre and a visit from Santa.
Entertainment was presented on a stage provided by Farmers Warehouse, giving local performers a prime platform to shine.
Street stalls lined the CBD with handmade goods, festive products, and sweet treats, while cafés and community BBQs kept crowds well fed.
Shops traded late, offering locals a chance for Christmas gift shopping while supporting small local businesses.
Organisers extended a warm thank you to Dungog Rotary Club for their essential assistance with traffic control.
The event was proudly
supported by Dungog Shire Council, Dungog Regional Tourism, Insurance Advisernet, Lovey’s Grocers IGA Dungog, Royal Hotel Dungog, and MBEE Industries.
After-5 venues also added to the lively atmosphere with special food and entertainment offerings to keep the party going.
The Dungog District Chamber of Commerce worked tirelessly to deliver an event that brings energy
to the main street and provides a valuable seasonal boost to local businesses.
Their dedication ensures
that
a
highlight of the Dungog
calendar.
Bridge options to go on public exhibition
reviewed, with the downstream alignment emerging as the most
viable based on updated site conditions, reduced land acquisition needs, and improved constructability.
Utility providers have also offered in-principle
support for relocating essential services to accommodate this option.
The community will be invited to review the updated design information and provide submissions once the exhibition period opens.
Council will consider all feedback before finalising the preferred alignment.
Christmas stars at Dungog Wholefood Co-op.
Authorised by Alison Penfold MP, National Party of Australia, 144 Victoria St, Taree NSW 2430.
q Xavier King at the Dungog Shire Community Centre.
q Jess Watkins at the Dungog Death Collective stall.
q Chel King at the Earth and Elm stall.
the Christmas Street Party remains
beloved
festive
COUNCILLOR Alexandria
Carruthers is keeping up the fight to establish a Return and Earn facility in Paterson. She presented a Notice of Motion at Council’s 26 November meeting, seeking Council support to renew
engagement with TOMRA Cleanaway, who recently rejected requests to install a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) in the Paterson area.
Paterson has been identified by community groups and residents as an
ideal location for a second Return and Earn facility in Dungog Shire.
The Paterson Progress Association and Paterson Community Builders have actively advocated for this service, demonstrating local
support and willingness to assist in establishing and promoting a site.
“Given the proven success of the Dungog facility and the growing need for improved access in the southern part of the shire, it is appropriate
that Council advocate to TOMRA Cleanaway and the NSW EPA to reconsider their decision and work collaboratively with the community to deliver this important service,” stated the rationale for the Notice of Motion.
The motion sought that Council formally write to TOMRA Cleanaway and the NSW Environment Protection Authority requesting they review the decision to deny the request.
Intersection designs on public display
COUNCILLORS have reviewed four concept design options for the intersection of Duke and Durham Streets, forming part of the broader delivery of the new Clarence Town
Bridge and associated road approaches.
On 29 January 2025, Council resolved to engage Bridgeworks Pty Ltd for the construction of the bridge and road approach works.
The concept options reviewed by councillors at the 26 November meeting reflect differing priorities relating to safety, traffic flow, pedestrian access, heavy-vehicle movements, and improved access to the Williams River Holiday Park.
left-in/left-out design.
Options range from a design similar to the existing layout to more substantial changes such as a cul-desac treatment or a dedicated
Given the significance of this intersection for motorists, pedestrians, and visitors to Clarence Town, Council endorsed placing all concept designs on public exhibition for 28 days.
The results of that consultation will inform Council’s selection of a preferred option.
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DUNGOG SHIRE HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE MASTER PLAN
Now on Public Exhibition
Council has endorsed the Dungog Shire Housing & Infrastructure Master Plan for public exhibition, and now it’s over to you!
You can explore the draft plans on our website right now by scanning the QR code below. Or view printed copies at Council’s Administration Building, the Library, or at Clarence Town Post Office, Paterson Post Office, Gresford Post Office, or Vacy Post Office (inside the Store Café).
Your feedback will play an important role in shaping how our towns and villages grow in the future, while preserving the unique character that makes Dungog Shire such a special place.
Visit our website to complete our online survey and explore the Dungog Locali tool for a zoomed-in look at how some of the main changes will affect your property.
We also invite you to come along to a community drop-in information session to find out more and provide your feedback.
Come to a community drop-in session:
PATERSON DUNGOG GRESFORD
Wednesday 3 December 4.30pm - 6.30pm
Doug Walters Pavilion
Saturday 13 December 10.00am - 12.00pm Paterson School of Arts Hall
Saturday 13 December 2.00pm - 4.00pm Gresford School of Arts Hall
Partnerships improving fire response
Energy said in a statement.
Advanced bushfire risk modelling, developed in partnership with the University of Melbourne and electricity networks across New South Wales,
provides a far clearer picture of where bushfire danger lies, according to Essential Energy’s Network Risk Strategy Manager, Ian Fitzpatrick.
“This technology brings together data on past bushfire events, weather patterns, vegetation and network characteristics to estimate not only where a fire is most likely to start, but what the impact could be on people, property and the environment if it spreads.”
“So far, thanks to this technology, we’ve been able to pinpoint how the fire risk varies across our vast network,” Ian said.
For example, along the Mid North Coast, where the natural environment is dense, modelling shows the bushfire risk is higher than before.
However, advances in modelling allow crews to target the areas where work is needed most - trimming vegetation and repairing assets before the summer heat turns small hazards into bigger problems.
An ever-evolving drone and helicopter fleet is also playing its part.
Where previously low flying small planes were used, drones and helicopter mounted cameras are now
at the forefront, providing sharper, more detailed views in more areas across the network.
Essential Energy is also trialling artificial intelligence (AI) to review inspection photos, speeding up defect identification and enabling faster response times.
In addition, new pole mounted sensors called Early Fault Detection (EFD’s) are being installed to alert for emerging faults.
Essential Energy also collaborates through national and international forums like Energy Networks Australia (ENA) and the International Wildfire Risk Mitigation Consortium (IWRMC).
“Collaboration is key to tackling bushfire risk,” Ian said.
“Our network stretches across some of the most diverse and challenging landscapes in New South Wales.
“With bushfire seasons growing longer and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, we can’t rely on old ways of working.
“By sharing knowledge and harnessing new technology, every year we’re improving how we manage risk and improve resilience across the network,” Ian said.
Authorised by Dave Layzell MP, 94 John Street, Singleton NSW 2330 Funded
Authorised by Dave Layzell MP, 94 John Street, Singleton NSW 2330
q Advancements in drone technology are allowing Essential Energy asset inspectors to find network defects early
By Alex MITCHELL, AAP
CLIMATE protesters are ramping up efforts to disrupt the fossil fuel industry, scaling and blocking a ship bound for the world's largest coal port.
Three Greenpeace activists scaled the ship on Sunday morning at Rising Tide's annual "protestival" at Newcastle Harbour, unveiling a banner reading "Phase Out Coal and Gas".
After police confirmed 11 people were charged on Saturday relating to swimming, kayaking and boating to block a shipping lane, another 21 were charged on Sunday for similar "marine-related offences".
Authorities also alleged a violent assault took place at nearby Foreshore Park involving attendees, in which a 46-year-old man was hospitalised with back, arm, leg and head lacerations.
An 18-year-old man was arrested in relation to the incident but was yet to be charged.
Rising Tide claimed a coal ship, named RAGNAR, was forced to turn around on Sunday afternoon after about 95 people in 50 kayaks blocked its path.
A coal ship was also turned around on Saturday.
Earlier, three Greenpeace activists boarded a coal ship and unveiled their banner, having already written "Timeline Now" on its side in non-toxic paint.
One of the activists latched onto the ship's anchor chain.
Mina Bui Jones, who was arrested on Saturday for swimming into the shipping lane with the intention of disrupting coal delivery, said seeing ships turned around was "empowering" and showed "people stepping up where our government is failing us".
"It was actually beautiful to be out on the water, to see this magnificent harbour," she said.
"It was thrilling to see the boats go back into their berth, and to know that we had prevented a coal ship from making a delivery... was thrilling and I would do it again."
Elen O'Donnell, a Greenpeace activist and doctor who scaled the ship, said the protest effort was a peaceful yet meaningful defiance.
"We're trying to send a message that we do not want any new coal and gas projects, and we need a timeline to phase out fossil
fuels," she said.
"We've been up here for a couple of hours, the workers on board have been super friendly… we've managed to stop the ship from entering the port for its scheduled unload of coal, and we'll stay here as long as we can."
Police said they attempted to stop a boat that had entered its exclusion zone at about 10am on Sunday, but alleged the boat failed to stop.
Pulling the plug on pokies in bid to curb gambling harm
By Farid FARID, AAP
TENS of thousands of poker machines will be switched off at dawn to allow problem gamblers to revive and survive.
NSW is second only to Nevada, home to casino-lined Las Vegas, when it comes to the number of gaming machines with nearly 90,000 across the state.
More than 670 clubs will be mandated to shut down all poker machines between
4am and 10am each day of the week.
"The six-hour shutdown is a harm minimisation measure intended to provide players with an important break in play, so patrons go home, get 'out of the zone' and reflect upon their behaviour," the government announced on Monday.
A 2023 report into electronic gaming machines showed 70.5 per cent of gamblers are classified at high or moderate risk
between 4am and 10am.
Gaming Minister David Harris said variations to a 2001 law were not fit for purpose for pubs and clubs to keep the lights on slot machines outside of mandated hours.
"We are striking the balance of addressing gambling harm while supporting an industry that contributes billions to the NSW economy and employs more than 150,000 people," he said.
He noted operators would be given until March 31 to implement the changes.
The crucial tweaks come after Greens MP Cate Faehrmann introduced a bill to parliament in October that would remove the loophole allowing venues to sidestep shutdown hours.
"This is a win for common sense, public health and for the thousands of people harmed every year by predatory gambling," she told AAP.
A series of events have run alongside the protests, including speeches, workshops and live music headlined by Australian indie pop act Lime Cordiale.
Newcastle City Council
They said the boat allegedly collided with a police jet ski after refusing to stop, although no injuries were reported.
"Shutting down this loophole should have never taken this long ... this exemption has been exploited for years by venues chasing every last dollar of gambling harm."
She argued there is a "hell of a lot more to do" referring to mandatory cashless gaming.
The cashless card emerged as a key recommendation from a landmark 2022 NSW Crime Commission report that showed some $95 billion were being laundered by criminals.
It became a hotly debated talking point in the lead-up to the 2023 state elections with Labor hammered for being seen as too close to the
defended its decision to approve the festive events alongside the protests.
Newcastle is the world's largest coal export port,
150 million tonnes offshore annually, mostly to east Asia.
gaming lobby.
Last month newly installed Liberals leader Kellie Sloane attacked Labor's inaction on problem gambling, including a failed $3.4 million cashless gaming trial that only had 14 participants.
Profits hit all-time highs of $8.4 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, delivering $2.3 billion in tax revenue, with three in four machines found on the floors of clubs.. The figure is tipped to increase to $2.9 billion by 2027/28.
A Grattan Institute analysis estimated NSW residents lost $1288 per adult on pokies in 2023, double the average of other states.
NSW
sending
q Scores of climate protesters have tried to block coal ships from Newcastle port. Photo: Darren Pateman/AAP.
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The star of 75 novels that have sold more than 500 million copies, Inspector Jules Maigret is second only to Sherlock Holmes in the bestselling literary detective stakes. This adaptation features Benjamin Wainwright (pictured) as a thoroughly modern Maigret – gone are the character’s iconic pipe, bowler hat and imposing long overcoat, in favour of a five-o’clock shadow and a chic Parisian wardrobe. Maigret and wife Louise (Stefanie Martini) are first on the scene when a student is stabbed in Friday’s penultimate chapter.
FRIDAY,
December 5
(2)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year.
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. (Final) Sophie Thomson strolls through a garden symphony.
8.30 Maigret. (Mv) Maigret is hunting the killer of an innocent student when Countess Sophie begs him for help.
9.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.55 Crime Night! (PG, R)
10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.10 Silent Witness. (MA15+, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
BIG BROTHER AUSTRALIA
TEN, 7.30pm
Just long enough to prove that the reality format still works, but fleeting enough to leave viewers wanting more, 10’s short-and-sweet reboot of the ultimate social experiment arrives at its conclusion on Monday. This nostalgic treat combined almost all the things fans missed most – a house at Dreamworld, Mike Goldman’s narration and live streaming – with new and exciting elements: chiefly, host Mel Tracina (pictured). Taking the unpredictable nature of live TV (that is, torrential rain) in her stride, the Cheap Seats favourite has proven herself one of the most capable presenters around. The public has more say than ever when it comes to choosing tonight’s winner, but it’s Tracina who’s come out on top.
Singapore Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Outta Town Adventures. (PG, R) 10.15 Leave No Trace. 11.10 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 MOVIE: Rewards For The Tribe. (2023) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Unwheel Adventures. (PGal, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: Strange Journey: Story Of Rocky Horror. (2025)
9.05 Discovering Film: Diane Keaton.
10.00 Rock Legends. (PGa)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Sisi. (MA15+s, R)
12.00 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+s, R)
2.15 Soldiers. (MA15+av, R)
3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)
4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw.
5.40 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
THURSDAY
NEIGHBOURS
TEN, 8.40pm
The last time viewers said goodbye to in 2022, a stellar line-up of former residents (Kylie, Jason et al) returned to Ramsay Street to pay their respects to the beloved soap’s legacy. As this encore comes to an end, the somewhat subdued send-off is a love letter to the fans who have stuck by the show in its twilight years. In a prime-time double episode farewell, with the iconic cul-de-sac under threat from a freeway expansion, Paul Robinson (Stefan Dennis) and Shane Ramsay (Peter O’Brien) present their competing plans for the future. But Susan (Jackie Woodburne, pictured) isn’t sold on either offer, and still hopes she can convince the community to fight for their homes.
Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. Women’s Big Bash League. Match 36. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers. 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session.
7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late evening session.
10.30 Unfiltered: Cricket. (PG)
11.00 Why Ships Crash. (PGa, R)
12.10 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Premiere, Malns)
1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
Today Extra Summer. (PG)
9News Morning. 12.00 Golf. PGA Tour of Australasia. Australian Open. Second round. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Beach House Australia.
8.30 MOVIE: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. (2023, Mav) Black Manta seeks revenge on Aquaman. Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson.
11.00 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
11.50 MOVIE: Sons Of Summer. (2023, MA15+alv, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (PGls, R) Celebrity guests include Timothée Chalamet. 10.40 10’s Late News. 11.05 10 News+. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen
6.00
SATURDAY, December 6
6.30 When The War Is Over: Vietnam. (PGa, R) Rachel Griffiths heads to Vietnam.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (Mdv) A stranger’s body is found
The Forsytes. (PG, R) Jolyon recommits to his family. 10.55 Bergerac. (Ml, R) The battle intensifies between Bergerac and Arthur. 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alpine Train At Christmas. (PGa)
8.25 Christmas At Graceland. (PG, R)
9.15 Rock Legends. (PGa)
9.45 Living Black. (R)
10.15 Reckless. (Final, MA15+l, R)
11.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
2.40 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R)
3.45 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)
4.55 Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7.20am Bring It On. (2000, PG) 9.10
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session.
7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late evening session.
10.30 Heroes And Legends: Hall Of Fame.
12.30 Miniseries: Any Human Heart. (Malns)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Mrs Doubtfire. (1993, PGal, R) A man poses as a female housekeeper. Robin Williams, Sally Field.
10.00 MOVIE: Bad Moms. (2016, MA15+lns, R) Three exhausted mothers decide to have fun. Mila Kunis.
11.55 MOVIE: The Founder. (2016, Ml, R) Michael Keaton.
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) The team helps a man sell his house in Terrigal. 8.30 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie attempt to help two couples find their forever homes. 9.45 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) Hana puts out an SOS to the team when she is among those taken hostage by an enraged veteran. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30
SUNDAY,
December 7
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Heat six features an array of unique talent. 8.50 The Forsytes. Soames ends Irene’s Parisian dreams.
9.45 Return To Paradise. (Mdv, R)
10.45 When The War Is Over. (PGa, R)
11.15 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
11.45 Simply Nigella. (R)
12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.30 Dream Gardens. (R)
3.00 The Art Of. (Mns, R)
3.30 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (Final, R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (Final) 8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. (Final) 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.25 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Shaun The Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas. 8.10 Crongton. 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Abbott Elementary. 10.20 Speechless. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 MOVIE: Snowed
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Cleopatra: Cracking The Enigma. (Premiere)
8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (Premiere)
10.35 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (PGav, R)
11.30 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (R)
12.45 Sue Perkins: Along the US-Mexico Border. (PGadlv, R)
2.55 Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland. (Mal, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 APAC Weekly.
(1983) 8.30 Mystic River. (2003, MA15+) 11.00 Erotic Stories. 1.20am Gremlins. (1984, M) 3.10 All The Old Knives. (2022, MA15+) 6am All The Old Knives. Continued.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.
7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.
8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late evening. 10.30 7NEWS Spotlight.
11.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+adv, R)
12.45 MOVIE: My Husband, The Narcissist. (2023, Mav, R)
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 2025: The Year That Was. 8.30 Events That Changed Australia. (Premiere, MA15+alv)
9.40 Revealed: Death Cap Murders. (Mal) 10.55 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mv, R) 11.45 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) 12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Msv, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
Programs. Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix.
MONDAY, December 8
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Gladiators UK. (Final) 9.30 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
The Buzzcocks Christmas. (Mals, R)
9.20 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 The Man Who Died. (Ma)
11.35 A Criminal Affair. (Mal, R)
1.15 Pagan Peak. (Mas, R) 3.00 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG, R) 4.10 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session.
7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break.
8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Late evening session.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mal, R) 12.30 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Finding
Altamira. (2016, PG) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05
Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.20 One Night In Miami… (2020, M) 12.30pm The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Local Hero. (1983, PG) 5.40 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 7.55 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 9.30 A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021, M, French) 11.15 Emily. (2022, M) 1.35am The Hateful Eight. (2015, MA15+) 4.35 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, December 9
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)
9.35 Australia In Colour. (PGa, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Families Like Ours. (Ma)
12.05 De Gaulle. (Ma, R)
2.00 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (R)
3.05 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)
4.50 Singapore Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 9.10 Super
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGal, R) A tradie crashes into a parked car.
8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav)
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Gary Adams. (Mav, R) Former detective Ron Iddles helps a mother.
Inside Cyprus. (PGav, R) 12.00 Miniseries: London Spy. (Premiere, MA15+ds) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 8.40 MOVIE: The Dish. (2000, Ml, R) Australians help with Apollo 11. Sam Neill.
10.45 The Equalizer. (Mav)
11.35 Transplant. (MA15+am, R)
12.25 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.20 Talking Honey. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News.
Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm) 8.30 Jamie Durie’s
6am Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.00 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 9.10 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 10.55 Coalesce. (2020, M) 12.30pm Emily. (2022, M) 2.50 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 4.30 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 6.00 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 7.35 Down With Love. (2003, M) 9.30 Caravaggio’s Shadow. (2022, MA15+) 11.40 Force Of Destiny. (2015, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
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