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strive to build on their education, surf skills and community and club participation,”
TGHN SLSC President Rebecca Curtis said.
The aim of the new award is to help recognise surf club members aged 13-18 who are no longer Nippers, but not yet able to join as full adult members of the SLSC.
“While there are awards for Nippers and for life savers, the youth had no special award, so we talked with the RSL about how to fill in that gap, and focus on rewarding leadership, participation, skills and teamwork,” SLSC Registrar Kerrie Moore told NOTA.
“We’ve got 17 Cadet members now and all are increasing their surf skills.
“If they are 15 they can be preparing for their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC), or if
closer to 18 they are working towards their Bronze Medallion, with weekly training at the local beaches.
“[They are] also helping the Nippers out with their training.”
It is not the first time the two community clubs have combined.
Every year the youth of the TGHN SLSC carry flags and help lead other contingents of the Anzac Day march down Marine Drive in Tea Gardens, and both clubs have committed to seeking opportunities to build on this connection.
Last Sunday’s ceremony was conducted entirely by the youth members of the Club, and featured Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch President Mal Motum and Secretary/ Treasurer Terry Munright, along with other members of the sub-Branch.
Mr Motum provided an informative
address outlining the vast connections the Australian Defence Force has had over many years with surf life saving organisations.
He highlighted Sir Adrian Curlewis from Palm Beach SLSC, known as the 'Father of Surf Life Saving’, who served with distinction, and introduced life saving training to fellow captives at the infamous war prison in Changi, Singapore.
“To maintain morale and a sense of identity, Australian Army amenities officers organised surf carnivals for troops stationed overseas; perhaps the best example is the establishment of the Vung Tau Surf Lifesaving Club at the ‘Australian Beach’ in Vung Tau, South Vietnam, where Australian Army personnel formed a club to provide safety and recreation for troops on rest days,” Mr Motum explained.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
GOLFERS from across the region united for the annual Police Charity Golf Day on Friday 21 November at Bulahdelah Golf Course.
Attendees descended from the mountains and traversed the coastal plains to gather for the latest in the revamped event, which had been on a COVID-driven hiatus for some years before returning last year.
This year, the grey skies in the morning did little to dissuade the golfers, as they
set out to chase the greens and raise money for local charities and community organisations, including through special raffles in the afternoon once all holes were conquered.
This year even saw a wider catchment of players, with close to 80 partaking, some coming in from the likes of Sydney, Bathurst, and Dubbo, as well as more regionally adjacent centres such as Taree, Forster and around Port Stephens.
As the rain drove on, their resolve was unsullied, and by the end of the day an
impressive total of $10,205 was raised, which will be distributed to local community organisations within Bulahdelah.
Last year’s proceeds were donated to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, which has been of invaluable help to the local and highway police units in helping out with accidents, as well as saving stranded swimmers and missing persons.
“The turnout was fantastic, and we are definitely looking to make it an annual thing from now on,” organiser Senior Constable Joshua Coyle told NOTA.
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Reitsma, Axel Case, Blake Taylor and Esra Hammerl are on display as they await their HSC marks, due to come out mid-December.
“The students have produced some fantastic work; we are very, very, very impressed,” GiG President Anne Stuart told NOTA.
“There has been a really nice, major influence of family and family history on their work, and [on] opening
day we had several parents and staff from BCS attend.”
Blake Taylor’s ‘The Garden of Eden’ linocut series, based on the themes of life, rebirth and death, form his own adaptation of the Biblical story, for which he was awarded ‘winner’ of the exhibition.
“I am inspired by the style of Elizabeth Catlett and flora of Margaret Preston,” explained Blake.
“Anyone who has done linocuts can appreciate how
much skill is involved to create a triplet of works like Blake has done, based on the themes of life, work and death,” Anne added.
Axel Case’s two large canvases, entitled ‘My Layered Life’, explore his identity and emotions, using abstract and creative techniques with bold colours to express all his feelings –an effort that got him ‘Highly Commended’ by the Gallery.
“I am inspired when I gaze up at a starry night and question and wonder about my place, my existence, my layered life,” said Axel.
GALLERIES in the Gardens, Tea Gardens is hosting the “Mambo on the Myall, from Mombassa to Cuba” art exhibition from 6 December to 31 January 2026.
The exhibition has multiple themes including artist and musician Reg Mombassa (real name Cristopher O’Doherty), Mambo surf wear, mambo music and dancing, Cuba
and South American art.
The exhibition even features a nine metre-long inflatable fish sculpture by Reg Mombassa that was used in the Sydney Olympics closing ceremony.
“Allison Reynolds, the Director of Space Gallery in Coonabarabran, had purchased from an online auction an inflatable Reg Mombassa sculpture that had been used in the
closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics,” Galleries in the Gardens said in a statement.
“She used the sculpture in an exhibition at Space that was coming to an end and she thought another gallery might be able to make use of it.”
During the exhibition, a charity raffle will be held of autographed Reg Mombassa merchandise.
Ray’s artwork is a series of paintings based upon her own experiences as a volunteer with the Rural Fire Service, and she was awarded a Certificate of Merit.
“I was encouraged to join with my mum and dad.
We have attended many jobs including fighting fires together, and my passion in that, is inspiration for these
artworks,” explained Zarlii. Nate Reitsma’s cardboard sculpture represents a family coat of arms as an interpretation of finding where he belongs, while Deanna Jenner’s layered digital prints with watercolour and ink patterns and lines symbolise the family link and bond her kin share.
Lilli Clulow’s mix of
drawing, watercolour, ink and fine-liners take on a quirky cartoon-like appearance, and Paige Johnston’s work becomes an avenue for deep inner pain and grief in the face of losing a loved one.
Ezra Hammerl’s work is influenced by a special relationship with their grandmother.
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By Thomas O’KEEFE
CHRISTMAS can be a difficult time for many, which is why the Salvation Army holds a Christmas Gift Appeal and Toy Drive.
For nearly four decades, these initiatives have brought smiles to the faces of families doing it tough.
Thousands of gifts were collected last year, setting records in parts of the Hunter region.
Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the community’s support is what makes the annual Toy Drive so powerful.
“We know that costof-living pressures are impacting people, so seeing the community still donating
what they can to help others is just so touching,” Lieutenant Muendel said.
The Salvation Army emphasises that gifts for all ages are appreciated, including babies and teenagers, and asks that they be new and unwrapped, so that anyone coming to the Salvation Army can choose gifts suitable for their families.
Those looking to donate are encouraged to bring toys, books, and games for younger children, and gift vouchers, sports equipment and beauty products for teenagers.
“We encourage parents to bring their children along when choosing a gift to donate.
“Allowing kids to select a present for a child their own age is a powerful way to teach them the true meaning of giving.”
Such appeals and drives have helped change lives for the better, helping parents and children build new lives in safety, warmth and choice.
Locally, the Myall Coast Community Art and Craft Centre will be accepting new and unwrapped donations, situated behind the Council office in Myall Street, Tea Gardens.
“The Centre is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sundays 11am to 2pm,” local volunteer Elsa Jones told NOTA.
“All gifts, small and large, can be dropped off before
By Thomas O’KEEFE
REMEMBRANCE Day was marked by the Myall River VIEW Club’s penultimate meeting of the year with a special guest speaker, Wayne Cooper.
Wayne shared his experiences and impressions of walking the Kokoda Track.
Wayne, who served in the police force and is also an Elvis Presley marriage celebrant, offered a humorous account
of what he described as his naïve approach to preparing for the trek.
After asking himself, “How hard can that be,” Wayne soon realised the 10day trek would be one of the most physically gruelling experiences of his life.
“My pack had to be reduced to 10kgs of essential personal items, while the 36 porters for the 16 walkers, each carried 28kgs of tents, sleeping bags, food, and other
necessities,” he said.
Wayne described the challenging and undulating terrain, which caused his toes to repeatedly hit the front of his "very expensive" trekking boots, resulting in blackened, bleeding toenails.
Wayne's trip was cut short after he cut his hand on a tree.
He initially dismissed the injury while the guide carefully cleaned and bandaged the wound;
Tuesday 9 December.
“They will then be collected by a Salvos community service leader from Raymond Terrace.”
Donations will also be accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December.
NGM Group’s Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank is teaming up with The Salvation Army again this year.
Head of Community and Sustainability Kirrah McClelland said the organisation is dedicated to helping as many families as possible.
“We were truly touched by the generosity of our community last year… and we hope to exceed that
however, his condition deteriorated rapidly as a result of the tree’s poison.
“After only two hours of sleep over the next three days, I was lagging behind the others, and the guide decided to evacuate me before we entered the truly thick jungle,” Wayne said.
“I was flown to hospitals in Port Moresby, Cairns, and finally John Hunter Hospital, where I spent two weeks recovering, vowing never to return.”
But this vow was trumped by his determination to finish what he started, leading Wayne to embark upon a six-week fitness campaign, walking on rough tracks, through water, and on sand while carrying a 20kg pack.
He bought better-fitting shoes, a lighter pack, and energy-boosting snacks like jelly beans and snakes, and when he returned to Kokoda, he actually enjoyed completing the entire 96km trek over 10 days, participating in side trips, and meeting local mountain people, and children.
“I even relished the challenge of the rough terrain, like one day when we walked for 14 hours but only covered
number again this year,” Ms McClelland said.
“Christmas is such a special time and coming
750 metres uphill.
“The narration by the ex-SAS guide was inspiring, and all the walkers gained a deep respect and admiration for the soldiers who endured those terrible conditions.”
Wayne shared the story of Brigade Hill, where soldier Bruce Kingley disobeyed orders and led the troops to capture the area, earning a posthumous VC for his bravery.
Wayne also spoke
about porters who helped the trekkers just like their predecessors had assisted the Australian troops, referring to them as the “fuzzy wuzzy angels.”
He said they were gentle, people of faith and content with their lifestyle.
Wayne believes the experience changed him both emotionally and personally, and concluded his talk by reading a moving poem he wrote called "Kokoda."
By Thomas O’KEEFE
STROUD Junior Landcare
gathered for a morning of tree planting and terrarium building last week at Stroud’s Lions Park, marking the end of a successful season of hands-on nature experiences for local children.
The session began with the young Landcarers planting native trees in the gully, contributing to ongoing efforts to restore Stroud’s riparian zones and strengthen local biodiversity.
Afterwards, the group participated in a terrarium workshop, learning how these miniature gardens function as complete ecosystems in their own right.
“The children learned how to layer charcoal for
water filtration, sand for drainage, and soil for their plants before creating more than one terrarium each –many are surely destined to become eco-friendly Christmas gifts for family and friends,” local co-ordinator and Landcare parent Rachel Barry told NOTA.
“The workshop was made possible thanks to Jonno and Joël from Midcoast2Tops Landcare whose guidance, enthusiasm and knowledge have been invaluable.
“Without their support Stroud Junior Landcare wouldn’t be able to offer such rich, engaging sessions for local families.
“This year, Stroud Junior Landcare has had much to celebrate, starting with monthly gatherings that
brought children together for nature play, tree planting, bushwalks, riparian restoration, and connecting to Country.”
Highlights included water and macro-invertebrate testing activities in Mill Creek, STEM-focused explorations of local ecosystems, and seasonal nature play mornings that encouraged creativity, curiosity, and a deep love for the natural world.
The year concluded with hands-on terrarium building – a fitting end to a program centred on nurturing life, learning, and environmental stewardship, and a strong sense of community built throughout the year.
the natural world,” she said.
“When children love a place, they naturally want to protect it – and that’s what Junior Landcare is all about.”
One of the youngest members, four-year-old Connor, summed up the spirit of the group beautifully, saying “Landcare makes my heart happy”.
As the group takes a summer break, Stroud Junior Landcare co-ordination will pass into the capable hands of Landcare member and passionate volunteer Michelle Weick, while Rachel takes a well-earned break to welcome two new babies into her family.
Michelle, a local speech pathologist and proprietor of Karuah River Speech Pathology, brings a wealth of experience supporting children and families.
In 2026 she plans to weave fun, nature-based activities into the program to help develop children’s communication skills while they explore, play, and connect deeply with the environment.
Stroud Junior Landcare will resume activities in March, continuing its mission to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards, and families are encouraged
to follow updates via the Stroud Jr Landcare Facebook page. With a successful year
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THE NSW Government’s Local Land Services recently teamed up with BirdLife Australia and the Hunter Bird Observers Club to deliver a series of shorebird workshops aimed at inspiring greater understanding and protection of these remarkable migratory species.
The ‘Securing the Sanctuaries of Ramsar and Priority Wetlands for Migratory and Marine Species’ project is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by Hunter Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.
Three workshops were held across the region – with sessions at Barray Alliance in Taree, Forster, and Stockton Sandspit –attracting Aboriginal rangers, community members and keen birdwatchers.
Participants were introduced to the fascinating world of shorebirds, learning how to identify key species and the simple actions
Myall Lakes Ramsar sites.
The project works alongside First Nations peoples to improve habitat, build climate change resilience and increase community understanding of the threats facing migratory
“By sharing information about shorebirds, we hope more people become aware of the threats these birds face and are inspired to take part in shorebird population and disturbance monitoring along our coast,” said Jennifer Lewis, Team Leader Natural Resource Management, from Hunter Local
The eastern curlew, sighted by participants at Old Bar, is the largest migratory shorebird in the world and one of the most threatened.
These birds migrate annually between Australia, China and Russia, relying on undisturbed feeding and roosting sites along the Hunter coast to build the energy reserves
needed for their long journey north.
Even a person walking 250 metres away can cause them to take flight, highlighting how sensitive they are to disturbance.
Hunter Local Land Services said awareness is key to protecting these species, which face a range of threats, including habitat loss, predation by introduced animals, industrial and urban development, and disturbance from people and pets at key feeding sites.
Rising sea levels and climate change are further intensifying pressure on these coastal wetlands.
Stockton Sandspit, where workshop participants observed large flocks of shorebirds, is one of the most significant roosting sites in New South Wales.
Its ongoing value is maintained through the efforts of volunteers from the Hunter Bird Observers Club who monitor bird populations and help manage the habitat.
THE state government launched the $20 million Aquaculture Industry Development Program on Monday, aiming to strengthen and expand the seafood industry’s economic contribution to NSW.
The program is designed to boost productivity and increase sustainability across farming operations for oysters, mussels, kelp, and algae, plus freshwater and marine fish hatcheries and bioproducts.
“By investing in sustainability and productivity, the Minns Government is helping future-proof the industry, attract investment, and
By Alex MITCHELL, AAP
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
ensure regional communities continue to benefit from a strong, resilient seafood sector,” the state government said in a statement.
NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin welcomed the move.
“The NSW aquaculture industry has set a target to double its farmgate production value to $300 million by 2030, and this initiative will help achieve this through industry innovation, climate change adaptation and the diversification of products,” Mr Martin said.
“As the sector recovers, this program will help ensure industry can manage the
risks and take advantage of opportunities in the coming years and decades, through the sustainable development of our natural resources and support for innovation.”
Under the program, the aquaculture and commercial fishing industries will have access to two targeted funding streams, offering grants from $500,000 to $2 million, for the following:
• Stream One
- Projects focused on infrastructure upgrades to support growth and productivity, such as equipment upgrades, supply chain improvements and new product development.
• Stream Two -
Projects that reduce carbon emissions and promote reuse and regeneration of materials, such as converting equipment to lower emissions or creating bioproducts and utilising waste streams such as processing of oyster shells.
This $20 million investment will help the sector address opportunities and challenges facing the industry such as:
• incoming mandatory Country-of-Origin Labelling requirements for seafood served in hospitality venues from 2026
• managing environmental and biosecurity risks in fisheries
and hatcheries
• supply chain challenges of getting produce to state, national and international markets.
Aboriginal businesses and organisations, including Aboriginal CommunityControlled Organisations, are strongly encouraged to apply.
Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty said the program will deliver real economic benefits and jobs to regional and coastal communities by helping seafood businesses grow and become more efficient.
“This is a great opportunity for regional aquaculture and commercial
fishing businesses to tap into the growing national and global appetite for highquality protein,” she said.
“It means the industry can innovate and look at growing the exciting new developments in seaweed, algae and freshwater and marine bioproducts.
“Ultimately it’s about boosting jobs, strengthening our seafood and emerging bioproducts sectors, and making sure we can keep enjoying the great seafood New South Wales is known for.”
Business and organisations are encouraged to apply and submit projects by the end of Sunday 18 January 2026.
Program details can be found at nsw.gov.au/aidp.
police jet ski after refusing to stop, although no injuries were reported.
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."
NSW 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.
They said the boat allegedly collided with a
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 defended its decision to approve the festive events alongside the protests.
Newcastle is the world's largest coal export port, sending 150 million tonnes offshore annually, mostly to east Asia.
By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
ON a moonless night, when the world goes quiet and even the gum trees seem to hold their breath, something small is commuting through the darkness.
Not a drone. Not a latenight bird.
Just a moth, humble, silent, and roughly the size of your thumb flying with the confidence of a seasoned pilot.
Inside that tiny head sits one of nature’s most astonishing tricks: a built-in map of the night sky.
Every spring, billions of Bogong moths leave the plains and grasslands of
southeastern Australia and head for the Australian Alps.
Their goal?
To locate a collection of cool, hidden caves where they can spend the scorching summer months.
Think of it as the insect equivalent of checking into a mountain resort.
The twist is that each new generation of moths has never seen these caves before.
Yet somehow, every year, they locate them with pinpoint accuracy.
So, how do they pull off this annual disappearing act?
To answer that, scientists built something that sounds like it belongs in a sci-fi film: a custom-made “moth planetarium.”
Inside this tiny dome, researchers gently tethered the moths so they could flap as if in free flight, then projected the night sky overhead.
When shown a real star field, the moths turned and “flew” exactly in the direction their migration requires.
But when the stars were scrambled into a random, nonsensical pattern, the moths’ sense of direction collapsed completely.
The real magic revealed itself when researchers monitored the moths’ brain activity.
Their visual neurons, the cells that process what they see, lit up most intensely when the stars matched the proper heading for their journey.
And one region of the sky stood out more than any other: the Milky Way, especially the portion near the Carina Nebula.
The moths weren’t just flying under the stars; they were navigating by them, treating the galaxy like a glowing signpost in the dark.
Bogong moths some of the most sophisticated travellers in the insect world.
They’re not entirely alone in this talent.
Migratory birds, dung beetles, and even certain species of seals are known to use the stars as navigational cues.
But few do it with the understated grace, and sheer improbability, of the Bogong moth.
It’s a humbling reminder that humans aren’t the only
ones with a relationship to the night sky. Long before telescopes, space probes, or apps that tell us when to look up, insects were quietly steering their way across continents using the light of distant suns.
And here’s where the story takes a worrying turn.
As artificial light spreads across our cities, the stars grow fainter.
With them goes an ancient guidance system that countless creatures, including
these tiny alpine tourists, depend on. If the night sky continues to fade, what happens to the travellers who rely on it?
So the next time a moth flutters around your porch light, spare it a moment.
A RESCUE helicopter flew to the rescue after a young man suffered a suspected heat stroke on Saturday.
About 11:45am on Saturday 29 November, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to Hawks Nest.
A man in his 30s was treated for suspected heat stroke by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being transported to John Hunter Hospital in a serious condition.
But nature, ever the clever engineer, didn’t stop there.
When the stars vanish behind clouds, the moths switch to a backup system: Earth’s magnetic field.
This two-part navigation kit, celestial compass plus magnetic compass, makes
You might be watching a veteran of a thousandkilometre trek, guided not by GPS, but by the shimmering arc of the Milky Way, a fellow wanderer whose map is written across the heavens themselves. Investment,
management and accountability of service provision” in the state’s regions.
The Committee will look into issues such as:
• current performance measurements, accountability mechanisms, monitoring metrics, and reporting frameworks for services in regional NSW outsourced to third-party providers
• differences in government service delivery standards between metropolitan and regional areas
• options to improve monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the delivery of government funded services in regional NSW, with reference to the social justice and community sector
• the need to reform and develop legislative frameworks to improve government service delivery standards in regional NSW
Communities in regional NSW have poorer quality service provision and deal with a range of issues including community safety, family support and access to
employment.
“We want to get to the bottom of some of these programs that are utilising taxpayer funds without delivering the objectives they say they are,” said Roy Butler MP, Committee Chair.
“Money is coming into these communities but sometimes the services simply aren't delivered.
“If service providers are receiving government funding to deliver important programs then we must be clear about how these funds are spent and what the outcomes are.
“We need appropriate oversight and accountability mechanisms so communities in regional NSW receive the services they need.”
The Committee is inviting submissions from service providers, businesses, community organisations, government agencies and the public.
More information, including the inquiry's terms of reference, and how to make a submission, is available on the Committee's webpage.
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is encouraging everyone to be alert to signs of avian influenza in commercial and domestic poultry, and wildlife.
Australia remains free from the H5N1 strain that is causing concern globally, however there is a risk the disease may be introduced by wild birds that migrate to Australia.
This is a year-round
threat that increases during spring.
NSW DPIRD Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Jo Coombe said, “Australia remains free from the H5N1 strain of avian influenza, but if it were to arrive (via migratory birds) it could have a devastating impact on our poultry industries and unique wildlife.
“Biosecurity is everyone’s responsibility. Simple actions, such as reporting unusual deaths
and keeping poultry separated from wild birds, help to protect our environment, industries and communities.”
According to DPIRD, NSW has comprehensive preparedness and response plans for H5 avian influenza (also referred to as H5 bird flu) which are aligned with the Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan (AUSVETPLAN) strategy.
The H5N1 strain could have devastating impacts on
the state’s poultry industry, and flow on to food supply.
It also poses a risk to wildlife, as the H5 strain causes illness and mortality in wild bird species and some mammals, particularly marine mammals.
Humans can be infected with avian influenza, however the risk to the public from H5 bird flu is expected to be very low.
The majority of reported human cases have involved close contact with infected birds.
Signs of avian influenza in poultry and wildlife include:
- Sudden deaths
- Coughing/sneezing
- Swelling around the head or eyes
- Birds with abnormal posture or balance
- A drop in egg production in poultry.
If you see any unusual sickness or deaths in your poultry flock or wildlife, contact your local vet,
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
AUSTRALIAN rugby union international Mark Gerrard took a break from his Warringah coaching duties to spend a few days walking the beaches and catching fish on and around Broughton Island.
A Wallaby on 23 occasions, Mark was a firsttime visitor to Broughton
Island and has vowed to return.
Accompanying Mark was Scott Levi, announcer of popular ABC Radio program “The Big Fish”.
Both Mark and Scott took the opportunity to wander around the island before heading out to the surrounding reefs in search of snapper.
Under the guidance of local fishing champ Laurie Chadder the visitors hooked onto cracker snapper, kingfish, salmon, flathead and trevally.
Scott recorded a one hour program for “The Big Fish” that went to air through the week and can be heard through podcast.
“The weather was fantastic and the fishing was excellent,” were Mark’s final words.
LANDHOLDERS across NSW are being encouraged to take advantage of $850,000 worth of free grain and bait on offer as part of a statewide crackdown on feral pigs.
The funding is part of the Government’s Feral Pig and Pest Program with funding from the State’s more than $1 billion biosecurity budget.
It is the third year the Government has provided free grain and bait to landholders as part of the program.
The cost to farmers of grain for feral pig trapping and baiting can be significant, but landholders in NSW can now receive these supplies for free while supplies last.
Local Land Services Feral Pig Coordinator Bec Gray said, “When it comes to feral pigs and pest animal control,
Local Land Services, or the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.
It’s important to prevent direct contact between wild birds and domestic poultry, their feed and water sources and bedding material. Additional biosecurity measures include ensuring housing areas, feeders and water containers are kept clean, and storing feed safely to avoid contamination.
New birds should be quarantined for at least 30 days before allowing contact with your existing poultry flock.
unfortunately there’s no silver bullet, which is why we need to support the use of multiple control methods, such as baiting, trapping and shooting.
“Feral pigs don’t respect fences or boundaries.
“They move across landscapes and cause widespread damage.
“That’s why we’re encouraging landholders to team up, plan strategically and use the free bait and grain available across all 11 Local Land Services regions.
“This isn’t just about individual properties, it’s about community-wide action.
“The more unified the response, the greater the success.”
Landholders interested in accessing free grain and bait and seeking tailored advice on pest control options can contact their closest Local Land Services office on 1300 795 299.
By John BLACKBOURN
WITH the expectation of good news for regional and rural residents, I thought that I would look more deeply into the possible
resurrection of REX Airlines.
The federal government has been propping up the airline in order to ensure regional and remote communities remain serviced by viable aviation options. Their main action was to buy $50 million of debt and then lend Rex up to $80 million of carryon finance.
The reason was to keep it going until a buyer was found.
From the buyout currently being determined, no return to shareholders is expected.
That is the risk involved in this game.
The Transport Minister's endorsement of the acquisition is a positive step in bringing the airline out of voluntary administration.
It is thought that the government had entered discussions with AIR T around the restructuring of financial arrangements if this
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distance), with competitors travelling from around NSW as well as interstate and abroad.
Grey skies in the morning gave blessed relief from the 35-plus degree heat of recent days, although the UV was still hitting 11 ‘Extreme’, and not even an allmorning blackout in the Hawks Nest area could derail the annual event.
From 7:30am, local volunteers including Tea Gardens Lions Club members began marshalling at Providence Bay Park, and directing cyclists and runners down Tuloa Ave and Mungo Brush Road, then out along The Anchorage and Boulevarde to Winda Woppa and back.
The Lions’ famous barbecue ran red hot, feeding the masses at the start/finish line, helping triathletes and supporters alike to carbo-load and protein pack the
bacon and egg sandwiches.
Light rain spat intermittently from 9am, but no deluge fell, keeping things cool for the first few hours, but the sun came out from hiding closer to 11am, and the summer heat returned.
Just before noon at least one heatstroke casualty raised the alarm, which was answered by the Westpac Rescue helicopter, the Police and three ambulances.
Seemingly calm conditions deceived some swimmers who found out too late that the beach’s waters had more chop than expected, but the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club (TGHN SLSC) volunteer force was on water safety duty, pulling out over a dozen swimmers suffering cramps or panic attacks.
TGHN SLSC had 16 volunteers deployed, including on inflatable rescue boats and jetskis.
“Conditions were tricky in the water with a six-foot swell,” Amanda Osmond,
DEAR Jasminda,
MANY years ago, my husband and I bought a vertical burial plot with space for three people.
My husband died years ago, we didn't have any children, and I recently met another man.
Do you think it would be okay if my new soul mate and I used the two remaining plot spaces when the time comes?
Elissa D.
Dear Elissa,
While I don't know a great deal about Feng shui, I suspect a graveyard threesome where one party cannot give consent (i.e. your long-departed husband) would be seriously bad karma.
Good karma would be placing grass (not Jim, the sinewy groundsman
leads to its acquisition.
I have a good understanding of the pressures currently being faced at REX.
I held directorships in eight companies, being invited onto their boards due to my positive form when it came to turning them around from cash burns caused by deteriorating conditions in regional economies.
In the end, difficult decisions must be made, firstly to stem the loss flow but then to set new directions for a positive future for the company.
These difficult decisions nearly always delivered job losses and cost-cutting measures which those involved didn’t like or appreciate; they were unfortunately critical for the entity’s survival however.
at Evergreen Haven) on top of your husband's tomb.
It does bring up an important subject though.
Two, in fact.
The exorbitant price of burial plots, and the need to have funeral plans in place, so others don't have to second guess your wishes.
In your husband's case, for example, he could have put in a clause that he didn't want to be buried near a tree (since the roots can cause havoc with the coffin), and he also didn't want to be buried under Jim – Evergreen Haven's resident Lothario (which will most certainly cause havoc with his ego if there's an afterlife).
Elissa, please rethink your plans.
If money is the issue (and it may be since burial plots cost thousands of dollars), you could (and should) consider an inexpensive alternative.
Perhaps sell the plot and with the money opt for a simple cremation.
You could ask for your ashes to be scattered in the direction of your moral compass i.e. completely off the map.
Whilst we took great pride in restructuring failing businesses for everyone’s long term future, those of us who made these calls nearly always lost friends and became unpopular.
I am sure that this will have the same outcome for the REX restructuring. Shareholders will lose their investment, staff will be dismissed or have their jobs reassessed, and some subcontractors may not get paid for past work as the losses need to be mitigated before the structure can move forward.
REX has old Saab 340 aircraft that need replacing and old ways that need to be redirected in the modern, changing and unstable environment in the aviation industry.
SLSC Chief Training Officer told NOTA.
“Our Youth Water Safety team did an exceptional job.”
Club Captain Wayne Bower expressed pride for all the “amazing people” who volunteered.
“The feedback from the event organisers was that we did one of the best
water safety jobs they’ve ever seen,” he said.
Cyclists, wet backsides and all, set into ‘the zone’ for the long ride into the heart of Mungo Brush Road for the bike portion of the race, the most hardcore heading out for a 36km ride, while most runners did two or 10 kilometres.
Myall Coast Vets
By Tony SMITH
27/11/2025. STABLEFORD. Monthly mug.
Hawks Nest Vets
By Len GOUGH
25/11/2025.
HN VETS Stableford Event
Front Nine Nett Scores
1st Ross Hutchinson
22c/b
2nd Kevin Marr 22
3rd Rod Brown 21
4th Richard Kemp 20
Balls down to 16c/b
A Grade
1. Gary Johnson 43
2. Colin Bagnall 38
3. Raymond Bott 37 c/b
4. Richard Booth 37
5. Bob Williams 36 B Grade
Back Nine nett scores
1st Noel Quince 20
2nd Denis Downie 19c/b
3rd Steve Carruthers 19c/b
4th Kerry Claydon
Balls down to 16c/b
Nearest To Pin
3rd Mick Hoban
5th Oswald Wood
10th Richard Booth 16th Robert Dorman
1. Kenneth Hudson 38
2. Steve Scott 37 c/b
3. John Hutchings 37
4. Peter Gurney 36
5. Fred Sparksman 34 c/b
C Grade
By Kay BERCZELLY
LADIES 70th Anniversary
Mixed Celebration Saturday 22nd November 2025
History will show that on 22nd November 1955the Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club was born. Exactly to the day, some 70 years later, the ladies & gentlemen of the TGCC
Gardens.
By Shayne REYNOLDS
THE Walking Football
Summer Twilight Season is playing every Wednesday afternoon at 5pm at Memorial Park, Tea
Last Wednesday afternoon we had a nice roll up of keen players, eager to give it their best, have some fun and get some valuable mental and physical exercise. It was warmish, but we had sidestepped the thunder storm that failed to
ruin our afternoon's game.
We had a great five a side game of two 15-minute halves with no follow-on minutes voted for as the humidity was high and we were all feeling it.
The end score line we believe to be around five goals each way was
4 December 2025
1. Paul Fordy 38
Noel Quince 37
Graham Benson 4. David Merryweather 35 5. Des Pagett 34 NTP. A
Bowling Club came together to celebrate this momentous occasion. The annual bowls challenge “Skirts vs Shirts” was played in the morning. A fabulous morning of fun, jovial bowls & the Shirts (men) won the day 63-51. A BBQ lunch followed with lots of bubbles to celebrate a wonderful day.
We say a very warm thank you to Gayle Gannon, the Match Chair from Newcastle Bowls, who attended as our special guest.
Ladies Major Pairs 2025
This week saw the first round on Tuesday 25th November & Quarter Finals on Thursday 27th November.
Tuesday saw Kris MacDonald & Kay Berczelly take on Lorraine Murphy & Dot Dallas. While the beginning of the game was a close one, Lorraine & Dot showed their strength & experience & won this match 22-10.
Another round 1 match Irene Roberts & Jean Glover played Maryanne Cuss & Lyn Nightingale. Irene & Jean took on a good lead in the beginning, but Maryanane & Lyn fought back, however on the day Jean & Irene proved too strong & took the match 17-13.
Ingrid Luck & Bev
a testament to improving skills, great passing and terrific teamwork not to mention some luck and abundant laughs!
Thanks to Gary for supplying the photos this week and Lynn for taking care of washing our vests.
We missed Julia,
Harrington in the third match on Tuesday played Deb Gardner & Judy McGavock. Irene & Bev played some strong bowls, but on the last end Deb & Judy, scored 7 bowls ! But still Irene & Bev too strong 21-17
Match set down for Thursday, was brought forward to Tuesday: Karen Green & Jane Uff, played Sheila Johnson & Jo Plummer.
Congratulations to Karen & Jane in what can only be described as a ‘Masterclass’ in bowling with a convincing win 25-5 - this sees Karen & Jane through to the Semi-Final on Tuesday 2nd December.
There were 3 matches played in Quarter Finals on Thursday 27th November:
Ingrid Luck & Bev Harrington went down to the strong team of Bette Saillard & Lynda Richards 19-10
The favoured team of Robyn Beaumont & Colleen Ross won over Leona Clissold & Carolyn Fredericks, in what was not an overly easy win for Robyn & Colleen 21-11.
Lorraine Murphy & Dot Dallas continued their strong reign with a win over Irene Roberts & Jean Glover 17-6.
Men’s Wednesday Gala Day 26th November 2025
B C 3rd. Kerr, Bill Crittenden, Alan 5th Morris, Bill Nicholson, Colin 10th Bennett, Fred Hudson, her fruit cake and cheese and crackers this week due to a medical concern.
Sponsor today was Tea
Wishing you a swift and full recovery and look forward to seeing you on the field soon. Len has been a
Gardens Auto Care.
Today we had 39 bowlers using both synthetic & grass greens. However, owing to predicted high temperatures only 16 ends were played in the morning.
Overall Winners with a total of 36 were Peter Gurney, Ron Green & Brian Newbery.
Morning winners with the highest winning score of 28 were Greg Smith & Richard Wiles.
Mixed Social Bowls Sunday 30th November 2025.
We take this opportunity to wish our Sunday bowls co-ordinator Frank Dunn a speedy recovery from his recent ill health. We miss your Frank ! We all need a dose of your cheeky irreverent comments before Xmas. A big thank you to David Ransome, who is taking the reins in Frank’s absence.
Today saw an influx of Sunday bowlers, thanks to Tea Gardens Country Club AGM.
We saw 5 rinks played today, & winners on a random draw were Les Smith, Bill Jones & Gareth Cuss.
Kenneth Kirwan, Ross 16th Catlin, Philip Scott, Steve Pagett, Des Balls to. A 31 c/b B 31 C 29 bit crook, rest up and get back when you can Len, we need someone else to fall over lots and take the pressure off me!
Anyone over 50 y/o welcome to our Wednesday afternoon gatherings, drop in, say G’day and have a look.
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE ladies had their Christmas party on Wednesday 26th November but as it was such a hot day, they only played 9 holes in a 3-clubs-only Stableford. Alison Benson was the winner. Chinese lunch in the
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
By Diane RUSSELL
28th NOVEMBER
Monday: N/S 1. C Richards & S Matheson, 2. D Hipkins &
By Dianne BOWES
EARLY rain saw a smaller field last Saturday, but the 25 players out there enjoyed a mostly dry round. We were joined by regular visitors, Michelle from Dubbo and Nadine from Glen Innes, for the Stableford competition, but it was the locals who led the field home. The top 3 finishers came home with solid scores of 38 and 37 points in a crowded leaderboard, where just 3 strokes separated the first 8 ladies.
Results: Saturday 22/11/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stableford
A Grade Winners: 1st
Denise Sainty 37; 2nd Antje Basson 36; 3rd Carolyn Affleck 34 C/B
B Grade Winners:1st
Cheryl Rose 38(best score of the day); 2nd Di Bowes 37 C/B; 3rd Dawn Wiggins 37
Place Getters (35 C/B- 33
C/B): Di Bott, Jo Scott, Chris Simmons, Juile Hammond, Deb Matheson
NTP Hole 5: A Grade
Michelle Osborne; B Grade
Dawn Wiggins
NTP Hole 10: B Grade
Sharon Carter
Tuesday’s round was played in hot and humid conditions, a taste of the
cool club was very welcome, along with delicious pudding and sweets. Christmas gift swap followed lunch and the results of the 2025 Eclectic announced. Lou Smith had a great year, winning the Jack Ireland putting competition, the most 1st shots on Par 3s, the most Birdies and the best Stroke round. Barbie Gordon had the most Gobblers, Bernie
B Eyre, 3. N Grehan & J Glover. E/W 1. L
Howarth & E Greenhalgh, 2. S Bowen & A Ryan, 3. A & J Macintosh.
Tuesday: N/S 1. A & J
Macintosh, 2. H Blackbourn & B Murray, 3. J Merryweather
summer ahead which not all of our 35 players welcomed. This week saw new player Rebecca Lewis burst onto the scene with a sensational 49 points, a huge lead of nine shots from Robyn Keegan who impressed with 40. There were a number of chip ins, from Donna Clemens on the 1st, Jo Scott 7th, Ann Syme 12th, Janet Moore 15th, and Rebecca Lewis from 8 metres out on the 16th. Great golfing, ladies!
Results: Tuesday 25/11/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stableford
A Grade Winners: 1st
Maxine Mitchell 34; 2nd
Carolyn Affleck 31 C/B; 3rd
Cheryl Foster 31 C/B
B Grade Winners: 1st
Robyn Keegan 40; 2nd Dawn Wiggins 34 C/B; 3rd Deb Dummett 34
C Grade Winners; 1st
Rebecca Lewis 49 (best score of the day); 2nd Elsa Jones 36 C/B; 3rd Sue Fordy 36
Place Getters (35 C/B –31 C/B): Marg Bonney, Judi Salmon, Carol Maher, Janet Moore, Di Bowes, Rosarie Mullns, Pauline Barham, Ann Syme, Sue Kovacs, Liz Ross Bohemian Spirit NTP Hole 3: A Grade Liz Ross; B Grade Sue Kovacs; C Grade Helena Wilton
There were only 5 entrants in the Lady Vets 9 hole competition on Tuesday. Results: 1st Ann
Newton had the best Stableford, Meg South had the most 2nd shots on (28+ h/c) and Meryl Reinhard had the most Pars (28+h/c). The wet weather was very frustrating this year, but in spite of that, the ladies agreed that it was another successful and enjoyable year of golf.
The Vets played a 2 person Ambrose on
& D Dummett.
E/W 1. P & B Ness, 2. S Low & K McMurray, 3=. S Fuller & C Low, 3=. L Butler & G Muggleton.
Wednesday: 1. E Digby & D Hipkins, 2. B Treharne & S Matheson, 3. L Wood & G
Thursday 27th November and the winners were Wayne Pollard & Ray Mansell with 64.5nett. Andrew Berry & Kevin Styles were next with 64.75nett from Terry Crowther & Ron McDaniel with 67nett. Bob Denelzen got both the NTPs and Ray Mansell was the closest 3rd shot on 4th & 13th. Kevin Styles won the 17th jackpot
Smith.
Friday: N/S 1. B Eyre & D Hipkins, 2. J Whelan & C Richards, 3. P Baily & J Gray. E/W 1. M Forte & B West, 2. L Howarth & D O’Brien, 3. C Lance & M Churton.
Browning 16; 2nd Sylvia
Bolden 12; 3rd Pat Marr 10
It was very hot and steamy for the 44 Lady Vets who played last Thursday, so it was a relief to get back to the club house. The conditions didn’t worry Robyn Keegan who chipped in for a birdie on the 15th, or Elsa Jones who birdied the 3rd - great golf! Other chip ins came from Di Smith on the 2nd, and Fran Henderson on the 16th. Ann
and sunk the birdie putt. The November Monthly Mug was played on Saturday 29th November and the A grade winner was Max Schlenert with 65nett from Al Benson with 66nett. B grade winner was Steve Sharp with 67nett on a c/b from Darren Carrall. C grade winner was Jim Parnell
By John EDWARDS
27th NOVEMBER at the Golf Club. Winners: Lyn
with 65nett from Graeme Buck with 68nett. NTPs were Arrin Gardiner, Bob Denelzen, visitor Brendan Shoemark and Meg South. Brendan and Bob also got the long drives along with Marty Bramble and Terry Stellema. Murray Sharp won the jackpot. Players are all hoping for a cooler week ahead, and maybe just a little rain.
Peirson and Brendan Deppi. Runners up: Geoff Smith and Barry Jones. Ladies highest score: Teagan Diaz96. Men’s highest score: Geoff Smith-134. Darts are on every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome.
and
Morris played a very tidy game to finish with 42 off the stick for a nett 32 and today’s win, followed by Karen Serhan and Robyn Keegan with nett 34. Well played, ladies!
Results: Thursday 27/11/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole
Winners: 1st Ann Morris -5; 2nd Marlene Stokes -4 C/B;3rd Di Smith -4; 4th Di Bowes -1 C/B; 5th Liz Ross -1
NTP Hole 3: Division 1 Di Bowes; Division 2 Elsa Jones; Division 3 Ann Browning
NTP Hole 16: Division 1 Jo Buttrey; Division 2 Marg Bonney; Division 3 Jacqui Collins
The Lady Vets held their annual meeting after the game, where the new committee for 2026 was elected. Congratulations to Robyn Keegan, Sue Hair, Marg Bonney, Sharon
Barwick, new member Julie Freeland, and Viv Ballinger - we wish you well for the upcoming year of Thursday Lady Vets golf. With Christmas almost upon us, the Born in the 50z social golfers kicked off the celebrations with a round of golf and lunch at the golf club last week. Well done to Robyn Wade, who took the honours in the 9 hole game as well as winning putt for dough in a fun filled day.
Beverley Margaret
Passed away peacefully on 28.11.2025
Aged 90 years
Late of Springwood NSW Formerly of Hawks Nest
Beloved wife of Keith (Dec’d). Loving mother to Susan, Margot, and Lindsay. A much loved grandmother to Elly, Madeleine, LeRoy, Rory and Cadan. A dear sister to Geoff and Ross.
Family and Friends of Beverley are warmly invited to attend her Funeral Service to be held in St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, cnr Ogden & Witt Streets, Tea Gardens on THURSDAY 11.12.2025 at 2:00pm
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Australian Native Landscapes Pty Ltd is the leader in Horticultural manufacture and distribution on the East Coast of Australia. Celebrating over 50 years of leading the industry ANL remains an Australian family owned and operated business.
We are currently seeking energetic Administration / Customer Service Officer, for our Horticultural Products manufacturing facility at Tea Gardens.
Position requirements:
* At least six months customer service experience (preferred but not essential)
* Must have current valid driver’s license (essential)
* Enthusiastic, hard-working attitude and commitment to providing exceptional customer service
* A focus on ensuring our high safety standards are met
* Computer literacy skills – Microsoft Office and familiarity with operating weighbridge and POS software (desirable but not essential) on the job training can be provided
* Understanding of landscaping materials (desirable)
* Comfortable working alone and following set instructions
* Availability to work flexible hours including early mornings and weekends
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The successful applicants will have great customer service skills, a high level of professionalism, be well presented, proactive and selfmotivated and focused on providing maximum customer satisfaction.
Duties will include but not limited to the following:
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Aiding and giving information to customers regarding product selection and delivery options
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Attending phone and enquiries.
If this sounds like you, please email your CV to careers@anlscape.com.au
Only people with the right to work in Australia need apply. Recruiters need not apply.
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ABC TV, 8.30pm
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.
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)
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Return To Paradise. (PGa, R) 1.25 Maigret. (Mv, R) 2.40 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. 4.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.20 Landline. (Final, R) 5.50 Australian Story. (R)
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 in a motel room.
8.30 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera investigates the mysterious death of a fisherman. The case takes an unexpected twist when it is revealed the victim had been missing for weeks, but only dead for a day.
10.00 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)
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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.
6.00 DW English News. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News At Six. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (R) 9.30 Matched. (PG, R) 10.20 The Bridges That Built London. (PGav, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. (R) 2.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. Final.
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.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 Surf Patrol. (R) 1.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 1.30 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 2.00 The Ashes: PreGame Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session.
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)
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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 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
7.20am Bring It
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG, R) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong. (R) 1.25 Gardening Australia. (Final, R) 2.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
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)
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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.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point. (R) 9.05 Bitesize. (R) 9.25 Matched. (PG, R) 10.20 The Bridges That Built London. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 12. Abu Dhabi. H’lights. 4.00 When The World Watched. 5.25 The Granny Grommets. 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. (PGav, R)
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.
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Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Electric Cars: What They Don’t Want You To Know. 9.25 Electric Cars: How Safe Are They? 10.20
On. (2000, PG) 9.10 Delfin. (2019, Spanish) 10.50 Everybody’s Fine. (2009) 12.45pm Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 3.00 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 4.45 Selkie. (2000, PG) 6.25 Local Hero. (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
Knives. Continued. (2022, MA15+) 6.50 Local
(1983, PG) 8.55 Selkie. (2000, PG) 10.35 Haute Couture. (2021, M, French) 12.30pm A Most
Man. (2014, M) 2.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 4.30 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 11.05 The Hateful Eight. (2015, MA15+) 2.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.
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.
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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Riverbend Nationals. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Evening session. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000, M) 10.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Tackling Australia. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing.
6am Morning Programs. 9.05 MOVIE: Snowed Inn Christmas. (2017, PG) 11.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. New Jersey Devils v Vegas Golden Knights. 1.50pm Soccer. EPL. Crystal Palace v Manchester Utd. Replay. 3.50 World Endurance Championship: Season Review. 5.00 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. (2003, M) 11.30 Late Programs.
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)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (Ms) Lindy discovers the ghost of Ned Kelly haunting the grounds of Ramshead Manor. 9.30 FBI. (Masv, R) The team races to find a human trafficking
10.55 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.20 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix. H’lights. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Geelong Venom v University of Canberra Capitals. 2.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Chelsea v Arsenal. Replay. 4.30 Dinner With The Parents. 5.00 MOVIE: Superman III. (1983, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight. (2008, M) 10.35 Late Programs.
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.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG) 8.25 Never Mind 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.
6.00
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
Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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.
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.
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.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Tribe With Bruce Parry. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.25 Dark Side Of The Ring. 12.20am Stone Cold Takes On America. 1.05 Count Abdulla. 2.00 Late
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.
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.
10.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav, R)
12.00 Miniseries: London Spy. (Premiere, MA15+ds)
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 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) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News.
Today.
NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm)
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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. (Final) 1.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 1.55 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 QI. (PGls, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs.
Korea. (R)
Terror On The Space Station. (Premiere)
Crime. (Return)
SBS World News Late.
Elvira. (Malv, R)
Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGav, R)
3.10 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)
4.15 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 MOVIE: Pitch Perfect. (2012, Mls, R)
A university freshman is coaxed into joining an all-girl a cappella group. Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow.
10.50 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
11.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGa, R)
12.20 MOVIE: Secrets Exposed. (2022, Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Ml, R)
8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) A flight paramedic responds to a crash. 9.30 American Crime Story. (Madlsv) 11.35 Resident Alien. (Mlv) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm 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 Dragons: Gift Of The Night Fury. 8.20 Steven Universe. 8.45 Adventure Time. 9.10 Teen Titans Go! 9.30 We Bare Bears. 9.45 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 When The War Is Over. (PGa, R) 10.25 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 11.30 Crime Night! (Final, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Madl, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6am The Movie Show. 7.10 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 8.50 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 10.25 Song To Song. (2017, M) 12.45pm A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021, M, French) 2.30 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 4.15
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (PGaw)
8.25 Niagara Falls. (R)
9.25 Vigil. (MA15+v)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Vienna Blood. (Mav, R)
12.50 House Of Promises. (Ma, R)
3.30 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGalv, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide. 12.45am Normal People. 2.25 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 7NEWS Special: Roger Climpson. A special honouring Roger Climpson.
7.30 7NEWS: 2025 Year In Review.
A look back at the stories that shaped 2025.
8.30 MOVIE: Robin Hood. (2010, Msv, R)
An archer returns home to England, only to find the country suffering under the yoke of devious noblemen. Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Matthew Macfadyen.
11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)
1.00 Life. (Malsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
By Thomas O'KEEFE
TRIATHLETES in all their spandex-wearing glory descended upon Hawks Nest once more for the annual fisiocrem Hawks Nest Triathlon, run by Elite Energy on Saturday 29 November.
The town’s immaculate beauty and supreme flatness was once again utilised, transforming several main roads into bike and running routes, while Bennetts Beach played host to the swimming legs.
Over 700 triathletes competed in three tiered events (based upon
