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Mick turns MND diagnosis into a fight for a cure By John WATTS ACCORDING to MND Australia, Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is an umbrella term for a group of diseases that affect motor neurons. “Motor neurons are the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that are responsible for voluntary movement,” explains the MND Australia website. “In MND, the nerves weaken and start to die, which means messages can no longer travel between the brain and the muscles, and over time, with lack of use, muscles get weaker and waste away.” There are many theories about what causes MND, but in most

cases the exact cause of MND is unknown, and funds are desperately needed for research to find the causes and cure. Recently Gloucester local Michael (Mick) Lewis received the unwelcome diagnosis that he had developed MND. When Mick’s friends asked what they might do for him, his generous response was to suggest a fundraiser, not for his own benefit, but for MND research. And so, at 11am on 5 September, the Gloucester community will hold a Walk to Defeat MND fundraiser in Gloucester District Park. The event is a 5km walk following the usual parkrun route along the river. “But this event is about more than fundraising,” said

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The community will hold a Walk to Defeat MND fundraiser, in honour of Mick Lewis's wishes. Photo: Supplied.

By John WATTS

RECENTLY, there has been much publicity about declining property prices,

along with plenty of debate about the causes of the decline. Cotality provides residential property indices,

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Country halls keep arts and community alive By Sonja DUNCAN SMALL community halls have long been places where country communities meet, celebrate, dance, debate and occasionally

push an upright piano through the door. Barrington Community Hall will return to that tradition when regional musicians Grace Hickey and Hugh Scott Murray

arrive with their well-travelled piano for an intimate concert and community singalong on Sunday, 6 September. The performance also highlights the important

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A rainbow over Barrington Community Hall ahead of Grace and Hugh’s September 6 concert, continuing the hall’s long tradition as a place for music and community. Photo: Sonja Duncan.

Grace Hickey and Hugh Scott Murray with their well-travelled upright piano. Photo: Supplied.

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role small venues can play in bringing professional arts and cultural experiences to regional communities. Based at Krambach, Grace and Hugh have spent much of the past decade travelling regional Australia, collecting true stories and turning them into songs. Their travels also inspired the award-winning documentary Up Armidale Road, which follows the pair and their piano into the bushfire-affected community of Nymboida following the Black Summer fires. “There is nothing like music for bringing people together, and the feeling of a country hall reverberating with singing voices still gives us goosebumps,” Grace said. “That community spirit is something worth holding onto, and we feel honoured to play a small part in keeping it alive through music.” The Barrington concert will also give back locally, with $5 from every ticket going towards the care and maintenance of the hall, while the Barrington Public School P&C will raise funds by providing afternoon tea for purchase on the day. Barrington Community Progress Association President Nick Wardle said volunteers built the hall beginning in 1910, on land donated by the McIntyre family. “Generations of local families have gathered at the hall for dances, music, meetings and celebrations,” Nick said. “Having Grace and Hugh perform here builds on that history and keeps the hall alive as a place for music, connection and community.” Arts Gloucester Secretary Jenny Lindsay said regional communities have a real hunger for live performances. “People want quality performances in unique local venues, but just as importantly, they value coming together to share the experience,” she said. Grace and Hugh will perform at Barrington Community Hall on Sunday, 6 September, from 2-4pm, with a mix of their own songs, familiar favourites and audience requests. And, naturally, the travelling piano will be there too. Tickets available for purchase via www.graceandhugh.com/tour

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Changing lives through adventure By Kim TEOH “AMAZING,” Beryl Landers exclaimed, when the fundraising tally reached $1,077.95 at a charity high tea and auction held at Gloucester Seventh-day Adventist Church on 23 August. The $15 high tea attracted about 20 ladies, who were each asked to bring two items for the auction. Proceeds from the event went to Delhuntie Park Youth Care & Lifestyle Centre Inc. at Bulahdelah. The ladies watched with amusement as auctioneer Francis Wood ingeniously entertained the gathering with amusing descriptions of each item, encouraging guests to bid. Beryl concluded each sale with her hammer. Helen Scale, who founded

Delhuntie Park, spoke briefly about how the organisation began and its aim of using adventure initiatives to help heal broken lives. Her daughter-inlaw, Marg, explained that Delhuntie works with young people experiencing depression, anxiety, low selfworth, anger or boredom. “Our approach uses perceived-risk activities in a safe and supportive environment,” she said. Delhuntie runs a fiveday Wilderness Adventure Survival Program, designed as an adventure-therapy and personal-development experience. Participants are encouraged to confront challenges while developing resilience, trust, forgiveness, teamwork and self-discovery. On Thursday, 10

September, Delhuntie will bring its Pinnacle Program to Gloucester High School. The Pinnacle is a mobile resilience and team-building program centred on a sevenmetre-high high-ropes unit. Activities are designed to build confidence, teamwork and personal growth. A typical session lasts about an hour and can accommodate groups of up to 30 young people. For Delhuntie, adventure is more than excitement—it can be a pathway towards confidence, resilience and positive change. "We hope to build resilience, trust and positive behaviours and choices in the young people of Gloucester," Marg said, looking forward to bringing the Pinnacle Program to Gloucester.

Players under-8 to under-12. Front row: Adeline Sansom and Maya Baker. Back row: Jarrah Baker, Fletcher Compton, Archie Baker, Ollie Rinkin and Mark Holstein.

He's the Hockey Man By Kim TEOH

Helen Scale speaks of Delhuntie Park mending broken lives.

WHAT drives Ollie Rinkin to give more than 60 years of his time and talent to sport, particularly hockey? “I value comradeship and some of my opponents in hockey are my best mates,” Ollie said. “I’m happy keeping young people off the streets and training youngsters to excel in the game.” Ollie became a foundation member of the Gloucester Hockey Association in 1955 after teachers at Gloucester High School formed a hockey club. He had been training with the Gloucester under-18 rugby league team but hockey soon became his passion. His representative career began in 1957 when he played for Manning

Valley against a touring New Zealand team. Ollie later represented the district against Queensland, Townsville, the USA, England and New Zealand. At just 17, he began coaching juniors in 1958 and senior hockey the following year. He went on to play 30 years of first-grade hockey, including 25 years as captain-coach, and coached Gloucester Public School to five State titles. His contribution extended well beyond the playing field. He served as Northern NSW delegate to the NSW Junior Hockey Association and was a NSW selector for 20 years, managing NSW under-14 and under-16 teams. His achievements have been widely recognised.

He was named Rotary Citizen of the Year in 1991, Gloucester Sportsperson of the Year in 1994, and became a life member of Hockey NSW in 2000. Ollie also excelled in cricket, tennis, rugby league and athletics, and served as president of Gloucester Sports Council for 11 years. Even after retiring from a 60-year automotive career at 75, Ollie continued coaching young people. “I trained under Ollie from 10-17 years old,” Mark Holstein said. “He put Gloucester on the map as a great hockey town and all of us kids saw in him a father figure producing some great hockey players.” His greatest legacy is not the awards, but the generations of young players he has inspired and encouraged along the way.

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Croquet and Crockpots

Amenities upgraded in Gloucester, Taree

By Dianne SHANLEY

THIS week saw the commencement of the weekly Crockpot Lunch competition, with Vince Costigan, one of the club’s newest members, scoring an average of nine hoops to take out the Avon Valley Innsponsored prize. The club thanked Simon for his generous support. At the recent Annual General Meeting, President Ashleigh Hickman gave an informed report on the previous busy year, thanking the outgoing committee and members for their generous support over that time. Ashleigh then welcomed Grahame Stelzer, who took the chair for the election of the new committee for the 2026-27 year. Ashleigh Hickman was returned as President, with Denise Bruce as Vice President and Elaine Leach as Treasurer, all retaining their positions. The Secretary position remains undecided. Due to ill health, Judy has decided to take a well-deserved break. Bev Murray is Games Captain, with Chris Sims, Dianne Shanley and Pam Howard as committee members. The Catering Committee comprises Carol Newitt, Dianne Shanley and Robyn Franks. Ashleigh also extended special thanks to Al Minis and Chris Sims

Vince Costigan receiving this week’s award from member Pam Howard.

THE amenities block at King George V Memorial Park in Gloucester has been upgraded as part of a program of works by MidCoast Council. The Gloucester project was funded through Duralie Specified Community Infrastructure Funding. The works program also included two projects in Taree. A new, more accessible and user-friendly amenities building has been constructed on Albert Street in Taree's CBD, replacing an ageing facility. The project was jointly funded by the NSW Government, through its Stronger Country Communities Fund, and MidCoast Council. Maintenance work at Stokes Park amenities block in Taree

was funded through the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program and a co-contribution from Council's Building Renewal Program. "Providing safe, accessible and inclusive public amenities is an important part of supporting our community and welcoming visitors to the region," Council spokesman Liam Bulley said. The projects are part of Council's broader amenities upgrade program. To view completed and planned projects, visit the Council's amenities upgrade program page on https://haveyoursay. m i d c o a s t . n s w. g o v. a u / amenities-upgrade-program through U3A or visit the courts at 1.30pm on Wednesdays, when members Pam and Di will be available to assist with teaching the sport. New players are welcome to come along and give croquet a try.

for their hard work maintaining the courts and surrounding grounds, Bev Fagan for tending the gardens, and Brenda for coaching U3A members. Anyone interested in learning how to play croquet can do so

The Queen In Red Denise Haynes Elders R&R Property

For more than 20 years, Denise Haynes has been helping people buy and sell property throughout Stroud, Gloucester and the surrounding Midcoast areas. As a fully licensed rural and residential real estate agent with Elders R&R Property, she has built a strong reputation for hard work, honest advice and, perhaps most importantly, getting results for her clients.

Denise specialises in rural and residential property, lifestyle acreage and commercial real estate. Having

worked in the local property market for as many years as she has, she understands that selling a property is a very personal decision. For many people, their home, farm or acreage represents years of hard work and often a significant change in their lives.

That is why Denise takes every sale personally. She wants to see her sellers achieve the best price

possible and walks them through the process from the initial appraisal right through to settlement. She is known for doing whatever needs to be done, often going well beyond what people would normally expect from their agent.

“I love seeing a property sell well and knowing that my clients are happy with the result,” Denise says. “That is what makes the many, long hours of hard work worthwhile.”

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Denise also enjoys helping buyers find the property that is right for them, whether that means making the treechange, finding more space, downsizing or simply taking the next step in life.

After more than two decades in real estate, Denise is still passionate about the industry. She regularly

undertakes training and professional development because she believes you should never stop learning or become complacent.

You may have noticed how active she is on her social media platforms. Many people know Denise well

before they meet her face to face, reaching out to her direct, due to having watched many of her property videos.

For property owners considering selling in Stroud, Gloucester or the wider MidCoast, Denise offers experience, local knowledge and a genuine determination to achieve the best possible result.

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Mountain Man Tri Challenge

By Marilyn SANDERSON

GLOUCESTER Mountain Man Tri Challenge will be held on 13 September, marking the 32nd anniversary of the gruelling athletic event, which began in 1991. There have only been three years when the event

has not been held. This year, more than 210 people have registered, with 75 competing as individuals and a further 45 teams taking part. Some individuals have registered to compete in the run leg only. In addition to locals

from the Gloucester district, competitors from as far away as Sydney, the Central Coast, Mid Coast, Port Stephens and Newcastle will take on the challenge. What makes the challenge unique is that much of the course is crosscountry.

Organiser Sam De Witt explained to News of the Area that the cycling leg for individual competitors commences at 8am at the southern end of Boundary Road, while teams start at 8.30am. “Much of the 22-kilometre course, which

First leg of the event. Photo: Supplied by Sam de Witte.

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Corinne Stephen, overall Ladies winner 2024. Photo: Supplied by Sam de Witte. for individuals and $240 for teams. The cost includes the Carb Dinner at the Gloucester Recreation Centre on Saturday, 12 September. The meal, prepared by Gloucester CWA Evening Branch, is designed to provide competitors with the fuel their bodies will need to stay the course. It will commence at 6pm, following the briefing of competitors at 5pm. “The event couldn’t happen without the support of our generous sponsors and volunteers,” Sam said. Sam De Witt encouraged anyone who would like to volunteer at the event to phone him on 0417 656 201. “We need people at water stations, people to man gates and people to direct competitors when necessary,” he said. Those interested in competing can enrol via the Humanitix event page.

finishes at Rocky Crossing, is through mountain roads, creek beds, cattle tracks, rainforest and open country,” he said. “We appreciate the property owners who support the event by granting access to their land. They are an integral part of the event.” At Rocky Crossing, competitors swap bikes for kayaks and paddle 11 kilometres down the Barrington River to Barrington Bridge. There, competitors transition to a ninekilometre cross-country run to the Gloucester Number One Oval. “This is a whole community event which brings people to Gloucester every year,” Sam De Witt said. “It contributes to the local economy but, more importantly, people have a great time and return year after year.” The fee to enter is $174

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks? Yes or No?

By Wendy BUSWELL

THE Gloucester Business Chamber's new committee is holding a public meeting at Club Gloucester on Wednesday 9 September at 7 pm to gauge community support for the New Year's Eve Fireworks event. The Business Chamber initiative began in 2021 q

to bring the community together after the COVID pandemic and marked its fifth year in 2025. As John Watts reported in News Of The Area in November 2025, the event was at risk of cancellation because of funding issues, but the Chamber decided to continue. The public meeting

gives local businesses and community members a chance to help decide whether the New Year's Eve Fireworks event should take place in 2026 and what support it may need. As discussed at the Business Chamber meeting on Wednesday 26 August, if the event goes ahead, it will require financial and

physical support from businesses and community members. The Business Chamber encourages the community to attend the public meeting on Wednesday 9 September at 7pm in the upstairs room at Club Gloucester, or comment on the Gloucester Business Chamber's Facebook page.

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If you’re someone who finds international dramas where everyone speaks English unrealistic, be careful what you wish for. This cinematic Cold War thriller switches organically between English, Romanian, German, Arabic and Russian, depending on who’s speaking. The six-part story follows a rather perilous week in the life of fictional figure Victor Godeanu (Alec Secareanu, above right), the right-hand man to actual Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu (Claudiu Bleont) in 1978. Rightly fearful he’s about to be exposed as a Soviet spy, Victor takes a diplomatic trip to Germany as his chance to defect to the United States.

After last year’s Block saw bold colour-drenched rooms feature prominently, the class of 2026 has been much more sparing when it comes to highimpact hues. Beige, cream and natural tones have ruled supreme, but judge Shaynna Blaze declared during last night’s judging that the design “needs a deﬁbrillator” and halfway through the competition, the teams are ﬁnally starting to see the light. This week’s guest suites introduce a green marble benchtop and pink tiling (don’t worry, they’re in separate houses) to the rather pallid palette we’ve seen so far. There’s also plenty of colourful commentary as 2018 contestant Spence Thomson steps in to help Tayla while dad Rick (both above) is recovering in hospital.

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Knee deep in Scottish stereotypes – from tartan and haggis to bagpipes and deep-fried Mars bars – Shaun Micallef guides comedian Luke McGregor (below right) on a tour of his ancestral homeland. The Hobart-born Rosehaven star admits he doesn’t know much about where his family comes from – and is surprised to learn his great-grandfather’s ﬁrst name, let alone what he did for a living or why he left for Australia in 1930. After getting “kilted up” in Edinburgh, the travelling companions embark on an immersive journey through McGregor’s family tree. 0409

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6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (Ml, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: The Silk Road Treasures. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Movie Star And The Cowboy. (2023, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 NBN News.

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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh makes a vertical garden. 8.20 Saint-Pierre. (Final, Mlv) Arch’s investigation into Gallagher comes to a head. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) Nine artists create portraits of Carrie Bickmore, Marc Fennell and Ellie Cole. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R) 11.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Maw) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Spy/Master. (Premiere, Mav) 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+s, R) 1.20 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal, R) 2.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.20 Australia Uncovered: The Children In The Pictures. (MA15+a, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 7.30 Football. AFL Finals. First elimination final. Geelong v Carlton. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing. 11.50 The Voice. (PGal, R) Team Tones And I members take to the stage. 1.30 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.45 MOVIE: Rocky V. (1990, Mv, R) Rocky teaches a young street kid how to fight. Sylvester Stallone. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Empty-nesters are at loggerheads. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Mick Molloy, Melanie Bracewell, Alex Ward compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 5 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, M) 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 6.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.40 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 10.00 The Whale. (2022, M) 12.10pm The Queen. (2006, M) 2.05 The Third Man. (1949, PG) 4.05 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 5.50 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 7.35 Practical Magic. (1998) 9.30 The Post. (2017) 11.40 The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, M) 2.10am Dear Thomas. (2021, MA15+) 5.00 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.25 NFL. Super Bowl LVI. Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals. Replay. 2.30pm Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Downton Abbey. (2019, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Northman. (2022, MA15+) 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.40 Legacies. 2.30 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Rumble In The Bronx. (1995, M) 1.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 MOVIE: Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Air Up There. (1994, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.50 Steven Universe. 9.40 BattleBots. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs. 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 NewsDay. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Bond Report. 6.00 Steve Price. 7.00 The World According To Rowan Dean. 8.00 Opinionated. 8.30 The US Report. 9.30 The Media Show. 10.15 Lefties Losing It. 10.45 Late Edition. Midnight News.

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, September 5 ABC TV (2)

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SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 2.00 Saint-Pierre. (Final, Malv, R) 2.50 Take 5. (R) 3.20 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 4.20 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 South Africa From Above. (R) 11.05 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (Mls, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Marathon. TCS Sydney Marathon. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (Premiere)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. (R) 12.30 The Voice. (PG, R) 2.15 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL Finals. Second qualifying final. Sydney v Brisbane Lions.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Drive Review. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. NZ Warriors v Cronulla Sharks. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Roosters. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 11.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 1.00 Pooches At Play. (PG) 1.30 Country House Facelift. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.05 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Cathy’s big moment turns deadly. 8.20 Father Brown. (PGv) Father Brown takes the lead when, during a television dancing contest, a contestant becomes a target of an attempted murder. 9.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible for the death of a forest ranger. 10.35 Falling. (Ml, R) 11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Queen Victoria And The Groomsman Scandal. 8.45 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml, R) 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R) 10.55 DNA Family Secrets. (Ml, R) 12.00 Something Undone. (Mal, R) 2.25 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal, R) 3.20 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL Finals. Second elimination final. Adelaide v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kings Of The Big Game: West Coast Eagles: A State Of Expectation. (Ma) Looks at the West Coast Eagles’ 2006 redemption story. 12.15 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) Ryan tries to cover his tracks. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Cronulla Sharks v Melbourne Storm. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.00 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017, Mlvw, R) 12.00 Wild Cards. (Ma, R) 12.50 Destination Celebrity. (Premiere, PG) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.30 Gogglebox Australia. (PGlsv, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) Shaynna and Charlie help Jen, who bought her ‘Swiss chalet’ on a whim but works full-time and the land requires an awful lot of upkeep. 9.40 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back on their favourite workingfrom-home transformations. 10.40 Watson. (Mm, R) The team races to save a man and his pregnant wife. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Shaun The Sheep. 3.55 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.25 Wowsabout! (Premiere) 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.40 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm If You Are The One. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Mastermind Australia. 6.45 Engineering By Catastrophe. 7.40 History’s Greatest Machines. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.25 Couples Therapy. 10.35 Reborn: Using Lifelike Dolls To Cope. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. 1.55am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 6 Late. 3pm Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Grand Final. Eastern Suburbs v Warringah. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, M) 10.15 Becoming Madonna. 12.15am Keeping Up Appearances. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 7.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm The Living Room. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Dancing At Lughnasa. Continued. (1998, PG) 6.45 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.25 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 10.05 Dark Waters. (2019, M) 12.25pm Moving On. (2022, M) 2.00 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 3.40 Discovering Film. 4.25 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 6.45 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 8.30 Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 2.30 Blokesworld. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Speedweek. Final. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.00 AFL Post-Game. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Cape Fear. (1991, M) 12.50am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Seinfeld. 3.30 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance Championship. Round 5. 6 Hours of São Paulo. Highlights. 4.30 The Dog House UK. 5.30 TBA. 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.45am The Purge. 2.25 Love Island Games. 4.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 I Love VIP Pets. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.45 MOVIE: Scrapper. (2023, PG) 1.20pm Nula. 1.50 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 2.40 Over The Black Dot. 3.10 Homesteads. 3.45 Karla Grant Presents. 4.30 Anthem Sessions. 5.00 Exile And The Kingdom. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 MOVIE: Black Water. (2007, M) 10.15 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. Midnight Late Programs.

6am Fox Sports News. 7.00 Weekend First Edition. 10.00 Weekend Newsday. 11.00 Fox Sports News. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Steve Price. 3.00 Weekend Newsday. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Opinionated. 6.30 The World According To Rowan Dean. 7.30 Lefties Losing It. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.45 The US Report. 9.45 Late Edition. 11.00 Fox Sports News.

Better Homes And Gardens. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and Chelmsford Stakes Day. 5.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, September 6 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 3.05 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Mal, R) 3.55 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.25 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5. (PG, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Bonsai. (R) 10.15 MOVIE: Harry Chapin: Cat’s In The Cradle. (2025) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Arctic Race Of Norway. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (PGaw)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 The Voice. (PGal, R) 1.35 MOVIE: Battle: Los Angeles. (2011, PGalsv, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 11.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Dragons v Broncos. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Tigers v Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Penrith Panthers v Tigers.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Good Food Everyday. (PGa, R) 10.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 11.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 11.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 12.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.30 Gogglebox Aust. (PGlsv, R) 1.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 8.20 The Cage. (Ml) Matty and Leanne decide to work as a team. 9.10 Falling. (Ml) Anna questions whether she made the right choice. 10.00 Grantchester. (Ma, R) Cathy’s big moment turns deadly. 10.50 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.05 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Surviving 9/11. (Mal) 9.15 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.05 Kennedy. (PG, R) 10.55 The Kingdom. (Ma, R) 12.20 Ireland’s Wild Islands. (PGa, R) 3.20 The Good Ship Murder. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance. 9.45 Poisoned. (Premiere, MA15+a) Looks at a man who died by poisoning. 10.55 24 Hours In Police Custody: Car Attack. (Madlv, R) 12.00 Curfew. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) One contestant is sent off-site. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Out Of The Darkness. (MA15+av) 11.10 Murder In The 21st. (Mv) 12.00 I Survived A Crime. (Premiere, Mav) 12.30 Elements Of Disaster. (PGa, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Mas) A patient arrives at the Holmes Clinic plagued by a mysterious neurological disorder. 9.00 FBI. (Mv) The team is stunned to find a familiar perpetrator has resurfaced after a federal whistleblower is murdered while in FBI custody, along with two agents. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.20pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.35 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Tabby McTat. 3.50 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 Stick Man. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 8.10 Wild_Life: The Big Freeze. 8.55 Animal Park. 10.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm The Power Of Activism. 4.00 Jeopardy! 4.25 WorldWatch. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.50 Beckham’s Billions: How They Got So Rich. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 15. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 7 Late. 3pm Getaway. 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Paramedics. 10.00 Emergency. 11.00 Cold Case. Midnight Poirot. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 8.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 Building The Dream. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Fire Country. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

NEWS24 (53) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 News. 2.00 Weekend Newsday. 3.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. 4.00 News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Sunday Agenda. 7.00 The Jaimee Rogers Show. 8.00 The Macpherson Angle. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Handful Of Dust. Continued. (1988, PG) 7.15 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 9.10 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 10.55 The Post. (2017, M) 1.05pm Practical Magic. (1998, M) 3.00 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 4.55 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 6.35 My Girl. (1991, PG) 8.30 Ezra. (2023, M) 10.25 A Missing Part. (2024, M, French) 12.20am Late Programs. 5.50 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Car Club. 10.30 Counting Cars. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.50pm LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.00 The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Man Of Steel. (2013, M) 10.20 To Be Advised. 12.30am Bel-Air. 1.25 Love Island Games. 4.10 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 5.00 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. Women’s. Semi-final 1. Walkabout Tiddas v SEQ Magic. Replay. 2.15 NAIDOC Awards 2026. 4.20 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 Cassius X: Becoming Ali. 10.05 MOVIE: The Shining. (1980, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

10.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Malaysia Kitchen. 1.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. 5.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Genius: Picasso. (Premiere) 11.30 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, September 7 ABC TV (2)

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NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (Final, PG, R) 10.45 Father Brown. (PG, R) 11.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.25 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.20 Inside Oxford Street. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Find My Country House Australia. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Planet America. 10.10 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Finding Your Way Back. (Mal) 9.25 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah: The Origins. (Malv) 1.05 Fargo. (MA15+v, R) 2.50 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice. (PGal) It’s night two of the knockouts. 9.15 The Rookie. (Mav) The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Nune. 10.15 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics. 11.15 The Agenda Setters. 12.15 Transplant. (MA15+a, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) Features the latest rugby league news. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Over The Black Dot. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. (Final) 9.25 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.30 The Airport Chaplain. 11.35 MOVIE: Seven. (1995, MA15+) 1.55am MOVIE: Off The Rails. (2022, MA15+) 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.10 Mighty Ships. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 8 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Agatha Raisin. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 9.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Finding Altamira. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.30 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 9.15 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 11.10 A Missing Part. (2024, M, French) 1.05pm Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 5.45 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 7.40 My Neighbour Adolf. (2022, PG) 9.30 Voy! Voy! Voy! (2023, M, Arabic) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers Championship. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Category: Woman. (2022, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: Set It Off. (1996, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight Fox Sports News.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Estonia. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Nefertiti: The Raiders Of The Lost Tomb. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa) 9.20 I Was Actually There. (PGa, R) 9.50 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.45 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (MA15+dv) 12.40 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R) 2.45 The Good Ship Murder. (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 Home And Away. 7.30 First Dates Australia. (Mas) 8.40 World’s Biggest Cruise Ship. (PG) Looks at the build of the world’s biggest cruise ship. 9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.10 The Path. (MA15+adlv) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 Trigger Point. (Final, MA15+alv) 11.20 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 GolfBarons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Paranoia reaches an all-time high and the players’ unpredictability creates widespread uncertainty. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) Charlie tries to sweet-talk Judith. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.10 Chopped Junior. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 2.10 Race For The Planet. 2.45 Inside The Huddle. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 France 24. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Alone Denmark. 6.30 Jeopardy! 7.25 Beam Me Up, Sulu. 9.10 MOVIE: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. (1989, PG) 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 16. 1.50am Night Bloomers. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Mighty Ships. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 9 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Find My Country House NZ. 1.30 Tennis. US Open. Day 10.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Mr. Holmes. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.15 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 9.10 My Girl. (1991, PG) 11.05 My Neighbour Adolf. (2022, PG) 12.55pm Ezra. (2023, M) 2.50 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 5.50 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.40 Iris And The Men. (2023, M, French) 9.30 Black And White. (2002, M) 11.25 Parasite. (2019, MA15+, Korean) 1.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm NFL. Week 8. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Wreckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.25 Legacies. 2.15 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 MOVIE: Category: Woman. (2022, PG) 12.55pm Skin In The Game. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 The First Inventors. 8.55 MOVIE: The Joy Luck Club. (1993, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

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7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

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and can result in numerous behaviours, including shunning the limelight and becoming an obscure agony aunt for a local paper. While I’m not suggesting this is your particular affliction, it could be, and it may be why you dislike networking. Alternatively, it could be because you detest the sensory overload of being surrounded by nattering people wearing lanyards and ill-fitting suits in a conference room with Jackson Pollock-style carpet and flickering fluorescent lights. And you hate it even more when one of those people comes up to you, arm extended for a power handshake, before spending the next 15 minutes talking about the weather and/or the traffic and then doing a deep-dive into the problematic intersection of digital nomadism and corporate governance, the whole time seemingly unaware of the parsley sprig lodged between his front teeth.

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Gloucester property market defies the slide FROM Page 1

2022, with Sydney and Melbourne leading the declines. Home values in these capital cities dropped by 1.4 per cent and 1.2 per cent respectively over the month. Cotality also reported a decline in NSW regional values during July. However, average city and regional statistics are, in a real sense, irrelevant to property owners or buyers in any particular local property market. NOTA took the opportunity to chat to prominent local real estate

agent Jonny Tighe about recent property price behaviour in the Gloucester area. According to Mr Tighe, no market likes uncertainty and in the last several months there have been a number of layers of uncertainty affecting the property market, including the oil price shock, budget changes and three interest rate rises, all of which have had an impact on real estate prices after a period of significant growth. Mr Tighe believes the Gloucester market has held up ‘pretty well’. “Over the last 24-month

period we are probably up 10 to 15 per cent,” Mr Tighe said. “We have a market that presents value and a great lifestyle. “The demographic of the buyers from out of town is bundled into two groups being young families that want to buy a home, and people that are retiring to the area.” “Gloucester as a town is the number one in NSW for cash buyers,” Mr Tighe said. “We are perfectly isolated with a lot of services such as a hospital, a high school and a police station, but we are just an

hour from the coast, three hours to Hornsby, and an hour and a half from Newcastle, now with an international airport. “We are still seeing buyers who are selling for more and buying for less in our town, and the bit of uncertainty has brought forward their plans to move to the regions, which is really exciting. “At this stage we have probably flattened out, but we haven’t seen the dramatic falls we’ve seen in other areas. “Things are tough across the broader NSW market, but in our area we are still seeing buyers, and prices holding up.”

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I’ve been in the real estate industry for over two decades and during that time I’ve walked through hundreds of properties with buyers. One comment I hear surprisingly often is, “There’s just too much work here.” The interesting thing is, they’re not always talking about major renovations. More often, it’s all the little jobs they’ve noticed along the way. I feel that the combination gives my buyers a feeling of overwhelm, and it all becomes too much for them to think about. A dripping tap, peeling paint, an untidy garden, stained carpet, a loose door handle, gutters full of leaves or a shed you can barely walk into. None of these are necessarily deal breakers on their own, but add them together and suddenly a buyer starts thinking about how much time and money they’ll need to spend after moving in. If you’re thinking of selling, take a walk around your home and try to look at it through a buyer’s eyes. Better still, ask someone who doesn’t live there what they notice. Someone that you trust for good, honest feedback, and you must be mature enough to accept it. You certainly don’t need to renovate everything before you sell. Quite often, a good clean-up, a few repairs and a weekend spent tackling those jobs you’ve been putting off can make a surprisingly big difference. A well-cared-for home gives buyers confidence, and that’s a great place to start. Denise

q IT is Legacy Week, the time for all Australians to show their support for the widows and children whose loved ones have served our country. “Legacy Week is a time for all of us to pause and reflect on the extraordinary sacrifices made by Australia's veterans and their families,” said the Minister for Veterans, David Harris. “While we honour the service of those who have worn our nation's uniform, we also recognise the families who have stood beside them through times of challenge, uncertainty and

Lest We Forget - those who served, and those they left behind. Photo: Dungog Shire Council

loss.” During Legacy Week, thousands of volunteers across Australia will be in the community selling Legacy badges, bears and other merchandise to raise vital funds for veteran families. ““I encourage everyone to show their support this week by making a small donation and purchasing a Legacy badge to help make a meaningful difference in the lives of veteran families and help Legacy continue its invaluable work,” Minister Harris said. Since 1923, Legacy has

supported the families of veterans who have died or been seriously injured through military service, providing financial assistance, wellbeing programs, social connection opportunities and educational support. The Legacy badge is a symbol of support for veterans' families and the Australian values of mateship, compassion and fairness. In New South Wales, Legacy supports around 10,000 partners and children of veterans who have given their lives or health in service to the nation.

Roadwork crews will also repair Wingham's Isabella Street roundabout. Pothole patching is also planned for both towns and others throughout the MidCoast Council LGA, which has the second-largest local road

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network in NSW. Drivers may also experience delays due to drainage works on Myall Way. Find information about upcoming roadworks and major projects at www.midcoast.nsw. gov.au/roads-hub

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Legacy badges will be available across NSW during the coming week. Every badge purchased and every donation made helps provide life-changing support to veterans' families, ensuring they receive the care, assistance and opportunities they need today and into the future. For more details please visit: www.legacy.com.au/donate

Roadworks may bring minor delays MOTORISTS can expect minor delays from roadwork planned in Gloucester and Wingham over the coming fortnight. In Gloucester, reconstruction work is planned for King Street between the railway and Ravenshaw Street.

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Mick turns MND diagnosis into a fight for a cure FROM Page 1 good friend and event organiser Nicole Griffiths. “It’s about standing together, showing support, raising awareness, and reminding those affected by MND that they are not alone. “We are hoping to raise something in the vicinity of $10,000 by donation

or raffle ticket sales, and there will be a sausage sizzle on the day. “Mick and partner Mette, and their family and friends will all be there.” Those interested can get more information and support the event at walktodefeatmnd.org.au/steps4mick or on Facebook.

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Bird flu threat gets real for elephant seals IF ever there was news that illustrated how catastrophic experts viewed a developing situation, the Australian Government’s decision to withdraw expeditioners from Macquarie Island research station must near top of the list. The Australian Government’s Antarctic Division has made the difficult decision to temporarily withdraw staff from Macquarie Island research station due to the psychosocial risk to expeditioners posed by a potential H5 avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak on the remote island. The research station, where 24 expeditioners currently live and work, was established on the Southern Ocean island about 1,500km south-east of Tasmania in 1948. While the risk to humans remains low, a significant mortality event during the upcoming seal breeding season could expose expeditioners to prolonged psychological stress and other workplace impacts. The health, safety and wellbeing of expeditioners is the highest priority for the Australian Antarctic Division, making their withdrawal from Macquarie Island a necessary precaution. Sending a ship to extract our staff from Macquarie Island is a significant undertaking. “We’ve seen what this disease can do, based on our experience at Heard Island and McDonald Islands,” said Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Deputy Secretary Sean Sullivan. “Given the risks to our expeditioners, and to minimise risks across the whole Antarctic Program, we consider it necessary to make this decision in advance of any significant wildlife mortality event.” The situation at

Macquarie Island is different to Australia’s Antarctic stations, where stringent H5 bird flu preparations can manage risks for expeditioners. While H5 bird flu has not yet been detected on the island, it is home to large elephant seal populations close to station buildings – and expert assessments predict a high likelihood of a significant mortality event during the upcoming breeding season. Elephant seals have proved particularly susceptible to H5 bird flu, with pup mortality rates of more than 90 per cent discovered in some colonies in the sub-Antarctic external territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands. “We’ve seen what this disease can do, based on our experience at Heard Island and McDonald Islands,” Mr Sullivan said. “Macquarie Island is unique in that thousands of elephant seal pups are born close to the station every spring. No other Australian Antarctic station is in this position, and there are no elephant seal colonies on mainland Australia.” Australia’s icebreaking research and supply vessel, RSV Nuyina, will travel to the island in early October to retrieve personnel and essential cargo. The Australian Antarctic Division is currently working through steps to mitigate impacts for our international monitoring obligations, wildlife monitoring and infrastructure, and to best prepare the station for temporary closure. Overseas experience shows few direct actions can be taken to mitigate the impacts of H5 bird flu on native species. Owing to the island’s remoteness and harsh conditions, active control measures for wildlife are not planned at this stage. Fortunately, wildlife on Macquarie Island exists in a

largely undisturbed state. The territory is free of most invasive species that threaten native species and ecosystems commonly found in mainland Australia. This follows significant investment and effort in previous years to eradicate rabbits, rats and mice, which has boosted resilience and increased chances of recovery among island seals.

Male elephant seals fighting on Macquarie Island. Photo: Mike Usher, via Cool Antarctica.

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Bowden Ambrose Golf By Peter WILDBLOOD ANOTHER big field turned out for the Bowden Family Extravaganza held at the Gloucester Golf Course on Saturday 29 August. The event was a Four

Person Ambrose and the winning team comprised Scott Atkinson, Josh Wilson, Dave Parish and Mitch Young who finished ahead by two strokes with their net 57.375. Runners up were Adam Cameron, John Cornelius,

Scott Atkinson, Josh Wilson, Dave Parish, Mitch Young.

Jamie Andrews and Ryan Yates 59.5. In third place were Don Verus, Ken Verus, Will Byrom and Col Doig 60.625. The Nearest-to-the-Pin trophies at the 4th and 13th holes were won by Grant Bowden, Ryan Yates and Pete Markey in the three men’s grades with Evelyn Blanch closest among the women competitors. At the 6th and 15th holes the NTP honours went to Mark Taylor, Clint Patonp, Steve Benson and Ele Fraser. The long drive prizes at the 8th and 17th holes were won by Dave Parish, Don Heywood and Karen Howarth. Super Sevens for the week ending Friday 28 August was won by Jim Dunn with 17 points. Ball winners were Stacey Groves and Dave Saunders 16, with the last two to Gary Timbs and Greg West 14. On Saturday next, 5 September, the Gloucester Golf Club will be playing their Monthly Medal, an Individual Stroke event sponsored by Arkwood Organic recycling. The following Saturday there will be an Individual Stableford sponsored by Ele Fraser.

Close Stone Golf Win By Peter WILDBLOOD ON TUESDAY 25 August Mark Stone fought out a close-won win in the Gloucester Veteran Golfers regular outing in what could be described as perfect conditions for golf. The event was an Individual Stableford, and, despite the great conditions, there were only

Gloucester Womens Open Day By Peter WILDBLOOD

THE Gloucester Womens Open Day was held this last Friday 28 August with a huge filed of women golfers from the length and breadth of the Lower North Coast golfing

district. The event was an Individual Stableford and the winners across the three regular women’s golfing divisions were Nikki Richardson from Dungog, 40, Alison Fowler from Taree,

40, and Belinda Tonkin from Wingham, 35, after a count back. The three divisional runners up were Gloucester’s own Evelyn Blanch 36, Barbara Green from Wingham, 38 on a count back and Lesly Harrison from

Gloucester, 35. Balls were won by Gai Falla, Gloucester, 38; Karen Rosekelly, Tallwoods, 38; Hanna Roslaniec, Tallwoods, 37; Wendy Thompson, Emerald Downs, 35, Jenny Dykstra, Emerald Downs,

A number of turnovers proved costly, with Taree finding the back of the net again before half-time. The Scorpions went into the second half still in the contest but needed greater urgency, quicker passing and more attacking pressure to get back into the game.

Taree extended their lead in the second half and, despite several changes and a determined effort from Gloucester, the Scorpions were unable to apply enough sustained pressure. Dellsperger, River Cowley, Peter Clinch and Soupidis all had

opportunities in the second half but could not find the finish they needed. The final score was Gloucester Scorpions 1, Taree Jaguars 4. The result brings an end to an impressive 2026 season for the Scorpions, who finished with nine wins,

Scorpions’ 2026 journey ends STORY STARTS on BACK COVER Page 16 Gloucester worked hard to regain control through the midfield but struggled at times to move the ball quickly enough to escape the congestion in the centre of the park.

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The Nearest-to-the-Pin trophies at the 4th and 13th holes were won by Gai Falla and Peter Sate with Jim Dunn the winner at the 6th and 15th homes. On Tuesday 1 September the Gloucester Veteran Golfers were due to play an Ambrose event and next Tuesday Cathy and Denver Webb sponsor an Individual Stableford.

three players at handicap or better on the day. The winner was Mark Stone whose 37 points was a count back ahead of the field. Ball winners were headed by Anne Wand 37, with Paul Griffiths 36, Debbie Sate 35, Dale Rabbett 34, Peter Sate, Col Clark and Chris Steele, 33, all winning balls in a goodsized field.

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35, Faye O'Brien, Emerald Downs, 34, Colleen Moran, Harrington Waters, 34, Nicole Osmond, Dungog, 34, Margaret Wynter, Taree, 34, Anne Gyde, Taree, 33, Sue Barnett, Tallwoods, 33, and Georgina Martin, ForsterTuncurry, 33. Nearest-to-the-Pin trophies at the 4th and 13th

four losses and one draw to secure third place on the end-of-season ladder. The team made significant progress throughout the season, with players developing both individually and as a group. The campaign included a number of strong wins, challenging matches and valuable lessons as the young squad continued to develop.

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holes were won in the three divisions by Nikki Richardson, Barbara Green and Margaret Williams. At the 6th and 15th holes that honour went to Sharin Stammers, Margaret Wynter and Sue Barnett. At the 8th and 17th holes the long drive trophies were won by Sharin Stammers, Gai Falla and Viv Maher.

The Scorpions will now turn their attention to next season, with registration information and trial dates for travelling teams to be announced through the club's social media channels and website. The club has also thanked the players, supporters, parents and volunteers who contributed to the team's season.

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THE Gloucester Scorpions under-14s finished their season with a 4-1 semi-final loss to Taree Jaguars last Saturday. The Scorpions started strongly, matching Taree for possession and creating several opportunities to break into the final third. Taree were also dangerous, finding space down both flanks and creating some threatening positions early in the match. Gloucester struck first through Eli Soupidis, who latched onto a terrific long ball from Max Dellsperger. Soupidis showed great determination to chase down the ball before finishing the move with a well-taken shot. Taree responded almost immediately, finding an equaliser after the Scorpions were caught ball-watching. CONTINUED Page 15

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