TEA GARDENS has a newly minted on-call firefighter, with local Megan Markham recently completing her rigorous training and tests.
Megan also runs a dog-grooming business, Big Paw, the nature of which has allowed her the flexibility to pursue her long-held dream of joining the paid firies.
“I have always wanted to join, and now am finally able to do so," she said.
Phase training comes after the extensive medical and physical checks, where they put new recruits through their paces to test their mettle as on-call firefighters.
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q Successful new Fire & Rescue NSW recruit Megan Markham with Alex Sinclair at the Tea Gardens 471 station. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Firefighter Megan joins Tea Gardens team
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been in the service for more than 20 years, I have always been around the station since I was a kid,” Megan told News Of The Area.
“Phase training is challenging but rewarding, you see much-improved physical health, and there are theory tests, too.”
Megan also runs a dog-grooming business, Big Paw, the nature of which has allowed her the flexibility to pursue her longheld dream of joining the paid firies, saying “I have always wanted to join, and now am finally able to do so.”
“The job has a flexible working roster, and it is like a second family, where you get to learn new tools and operations, and become more safety-conscious of your surroundings.”
Megan’s commitment to the common good started long ago when she joined the Tea Gardens Red Cross as a child, serving 20 years this year, including four years in Red
Cross Emergency Services.
“We have a small community, everyone helps everyone, it’s like a big family,” Megan said.
Apart from substantive medical and fitness requirements, Fire & Rescue NSW (FRNSW) also requires recruits to be located within a five-kilometre radius of their station.
“We can go from being at home to the station, dressed in full gear and out in the truck within eight minutes or less, which we always try to make faster,” FRNSW fireman Alex Sinclair explained.
“We have firefighters who have committed for more than 10 years now retiring, and need new ones who can take up the challenge.”
Alex has been an on-call firefighter for four years, and most recently been involved in helping out in natural disasters, such as rescues and clean-up resultant of the devastating floods this year, as well as
Pig races for firies
By Thomas O’KEEFE
SWINE flew at the Tea Gardens Country Club when the piggy racers returned to help raise funds for the Pindimar-Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service (RFS) on Saturday 4 October.
The smell of bacon and smoked ham permeated the bespoke racecourse of hay bales and barrels as the race meet heated up, but all was in good fun.
The six little piggies – Wentamarket, Staidome, Roast Beef, Hadnun, Wheee, Allthawayome - were hot to trot, alternating between psyching each other up and lazing in the sun between races.
Pig tickets and auctions allowed many to ‘punt on a grunt’ on the six races, including six auctions to ‘own’ a piggy for the outcome, sharing winnings with the RFS.
The first round proved taxing for some
the Cyclone Alfred strike team sent to the Queensland border back in April.
“When you join FRNSW, you learn all new skills in all facets of life, go to community events, visit people’s homes to check their fire alarms, and take part in important PreIncident Planning.”
Pre-Incident Planning is an exercise whereby firefighters check hydrants in the streets, and assess strategic public locations for water supply.
Ingress and egress, and evacuation routes, are also checked, as well as learning and confirming how to handle a situation before it actually happens.
The Tea Gardens FRNSW also handle incidents along the Pacific Highway between south of Bulahdelah to the Karuah area, working with SES and RFS volunteers.
Anyone interested in becoming an on call firefighter can attend an information night at 6pm on Tuesday 14 October at the Tea Gardens Fire Station, 135 Marine Drive.
of the racers, the mid-field slope a little too high for their short trotters, resulting in an avalanche, hunting down the finish line.
Catering by Jamie and his team at The Garden Eatery was a decidedly kosher menu, so that none of the little porky racers were destined to be on the menu.
“Once again it is fantastic to see the community and visitors coming out to support the local RFS volunteers in a very enjoyable way. The funds will go to much needed equipment to keep us at the pinnacle of preparedness, especially as we are seeing a hot summer headed our way after the rainy winter,” Brigade Captain David Bright told News Of The Area.
The local brigade was also officially bolstered by the assistance of its two newest recruits, brothers Jack and Aaron from Bundabah, who are due to take their Bush Firefighter (BF) assessments in two weeks.
Jack and Aaron joined to learn valuable skills, bringing with them a strong desire to keep their community and their family home safe.
“We know the regulations inside and out in preparation for our BF in Tinonee in two weeks; Maurie [Training Officer] has treated us well,” Jack told NOTA.
“I have always wanted to join, it has been a long-held dream. I went to all the open days with Dad, and have waited to reach an age where I can finally join up,” Aaron said.
“The Brigade is always hungry for new volunteer recruits, especially from Pindimar and Bundabah, as the brigade’s average age is 66, and we are contemplating attaching hooks to the trucks to mount our walking frames one day soon,” Maurie explained.
Only two days after the event, the NSW RFS put out an ‘extreme weather’ warning, and total fire ban for Monday 6 October, the last day of the long weekend and the middle of the spring school holidays.
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q The custom racecourse was set up, with gaggles of punters cheering on the little porkers. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe .
q The ‘ham-alanche’ occurred when the porkers finally made it over the last ramp with a little help. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
q Brothers Jack and Aaron are the newest recruits to the Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS Brigade. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
TRANSPORT BLUEPRINT
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Greater Newcastle, with the population expected to increase by 185,000 by 2041.
“The Hunter is powering NSW, and our transport network needs to keep pace with that growth and ambition,” Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said.
“It’s about making it easier for people to get to work, school, university, the airport and the shops, while also keeping freight moving to support our industries and our economy.
“For locals, it means more reliable public transport, safer roads and better connections between our towns and our growing suburbs.
“For businesses, it means confidence that the Hunter’s transport links are being planned for the long-term, backing jobs and giving industry the certainty it needs.”
The plan includes investigating:
- more reliable and
frequent services on the Hunter Rail Line, extending to the strategic centres of Singleton and Muswellbrook - increased bus services across both peak and nonpeak periods - upgrades to more than 20 key road corridors, including Newcastle Link Road, Cessnock Road and the Morisset M1 interchange.
The Transport Plan also considers the Hunter’s role in renewable energy, identifying critical freight links from the Port of Newcastle to Renewable Energy Zones.
It recommends improving safety with bridge replacements and Pacific Highway intersection upgrades.
It also calls out priority locations including suburbs and regional centres that need better public transport connectivity, as well as key attractions such as Newcastle International Airport, universities and other hubs that need quality public transport access to flourish.
Minister for Roads and Regional Transport
Jenny Aitchison said some initiatives are already in the planning stage while others require further investigation.
“We heard loud and clear that public transport is a key priority and this plan identifies opportunities to explore future transport options,” she said.
The plan was finalised following a 10-week formal consultation period including a public “have your say” process.
There were almost 600 responses from residents, businesses, public and active transport users, as well as key stakeholders such as local councils, government agencies, peak bodies, community organisations and transport operators.
The final copy of the Hunter SRITP can be found on the NSW for Transport website.
q The area covered by the Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan.
Council to visit communities for a conversation
MIDCOAST Councillors and senior staff are heading back out to visit 15 communities across October and November.
Mayor Claire Pontin said everybody is welcome to attend a Community Conversation, whether they wish to simply listen, ask questions or chat with a senior staff member or Councillor.
“We’ll talk to you about plans and projects across the MidCoast, how we’re tackling important issues like road conditions, our financial sustainability, and progress with flood recovery,” said Mayor Pontin.
“There will also be plenty of time for community
members to ask questions and share ideas or information.
“It’s a great way for Council and locals to connect.
“You can learn who the local councillors are, why certain decisions are made, and how to have a voice on local matters.”
Every MidCoast resident is encouraged to attend.
Community groups, schools and organisations are encouraged to send along a representative if possible.
If you can’t make the Conversation in the area where you live, you are most welcome to attend one at another location.
Locations and times for Community Conversations:
• Coopernook, Tuesday 14 October, 5:30pm - 7pm, Coopernook School of Arts Hall, 12 Macquarie Street
• Coolongolook, Tuesday 21 October, 5:30pm - 7pm, Coolongolook and District Memorial Hall, 19 Midge Street
• Hallidays Point, Thursday 20 November, 5:30 pm - 7pm, Black Head Surf Life Saving Club, 1 Main Street
• Harrington, Wednesday 26 November, 2:30pm - 4pm, Harrington Function Centre, 7 Caledonia Street To find out more, visit https://haveyoursay. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ community-conversations
Technology is such an integral part of our day to day lives – computers, phones and other devices.
Video recordings are also becoming the new normal for many people to either document their lives or situations that they are exposed to – the news outlets even use members of the public video recordings in their publications.
It is therefore not unusual for video recordings to then infiltrate the legal industry and how we conduct our conferences with our clients.
On 12 February 2025, the Supreme Court of ACT made a significant decision in the area of Wills and Estates.
In the case of Saeedi v Pastrello [2025] ACTSC 26, Lorenzo Pastrello died in 2021, leaving a 2020
Will that divided his estate among his three children (Eddy, Luisa and Robert) and five grandchildren (Daniel, Matteo, Carl, Christian and Massimo). An earlier 1988 will left the estate only to his children. The estate was valued at over $43 million, including extensive property and business interests.
Two of Lorenzo’s children (Luisa and Eddy) contested the 2020 will, arguing Lorenzo lacked capacity and did not understand or approve its contents. Three of the grandchildren (Carl, Christian, Massimo –Robert’s children) supported the 2020 Will. Part 2 will continue next week
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
Terminal officially opens
NEWCASTLE Airport officially opened its new international terminal on Thursday, 25 September.
Around 300 guests including dignitaries, industry leaders and community representatives gathered to celebrate the expanded terminal. The evening opened with a spectacular RAAF flyby, followed by a Welcome to Country from Worimi Elder Uncle John Ridgeway and a Smoking Ceremony led by Uncle Justin Ridgeway beside a custom-made fire pit.
Guests were then treated to a vibrant showcase of Hunter culture, complete with live music and the region’s finest food and wine through Tastes of the Hunter.
Proceedings, hosted by Business Hunter CEO Bob Hawes, included addresses
Nature at the doorstep
By John WATTS
IT is often said that there are many benefits associated with spending time in nature.
“Increasingly, being in nature is recognised as being important,” explains Mat Bell, Senior Ecologist with MidCoast Council.
from Minister for Defence Industry and Federal Member for Shortland Pat Conroy, Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley, Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson, Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson and Deputy Lord Mayor of Newcastle City Council Callum Pull.
Formalities concluded with the unveiling of a commemorative artwork by Hunter artist Mitch Revs.
Newcastle Airport
CEO Linc Horton said the terminal’s footprint has now been expanded by 50 percent, opening the Hunter region to the world and making international travel from Newcastle easier and more accessible.
“We commenced direct flights to Perth earlier this month, have direct flights to Bali commencing on 21
health rather than a luxury.”
October and are working on more exciting routes for our region,” Mr Horton said.
“Our region’s new international terminal is a legacy asset built today for the decades to come; for our shareholder councils Port Stephens and City of Newcastle, for our communities, for the State of New South Wales and for the Federal Government whose investment in us is an investment in our region’s future.”
According to the airport, the completed terminal is expected to deliver $12.7 billion in economic benefit over the next 20 years, including $6.2 billion into the visitor economy, $6.5 billion in freight activity and more than 4,000 jobs.
Newcastle Airport
Chair Jude Munro AO said the Board’s vision from the outset was to create an airport that reflects the region’s future potential and delivers lasting value.
"This terminal represents the long-term vision and commitment of our Board to create infrastructure that supports Government objectives, delivers for today and positions the region for decades of growth," Ms Munro said.
The new terminal expands the facility to eight gates, introduces an aerobridge for the first time and more than doubles the airport’s passenger capacity during peak periods.
It has been designed to accommodate larger international aircraft, opening the way for future services to major global hubs.
Newcastle Airport currently serves around 1.3 million passengers each year.
By 2036, this is forecast to grow to 2.6 million annually, with the capacity to ultimately support around five million passengers per year.
kept indoors.
“Contact with nature benefits human health and well-being by reducing stress, improving mental health, enhancing physical health, and improving cognitive function, like concentration and memory.
“Spending time outdoors can restore mental energy, improve mood, help regulate sleep, and promote connections and nature is a fundamental aspect of human
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And according to Mat, being in and around nature doesn’t necessarily have to involve heading into the bush or some remote wilderness.
“There is a tendency to overlook the benefits of our own gardens when contemplating the benefits of being in nature,” said Mat
the home-gardener create a backyard that is pleasing, able to be maintained, and good for biodiversity,” said Mat.
“A quick on-line search for ‘wildlife-friendly gardens’ can get you started.
“The garden can be anything from a courtyard to a rural-residential lot.
“Native bee homes and nesting boxes can add interest and habitat,” added Mat.
“With awareness and deliberate action, by working with our neighbours, and by being aware of the benefits of nature, our yards can boost local biodiversity and be places of joy and inspiration.”
“There is an importance, as well as an urgency, to create wildlife-friendly gardens in Australia, and it is well known that biodiversity is diminishing in Australia through a combination of land use pressures, loss of habitat, impacts of exotic animals and a changing climate.”
According to Mat, the house yard can contribute to measures to slow, halt and eventually reverse this decline, and it does not have to involve the traditional quarter acre block.
But where does someone start when it comes to creating wildlife-friendly gardens?
“The first thing to realise is that there are many resources available to assist
“One of the key features of a good yard for biodiversity is the planting of local native plants from different vegetation layers (grasses, groundcovers, shrubs, vines and – if you have the space –trees).
“Plants should provide different food resources, including seeds, nectar and fruit.
“Areas of dense cover provide a safe sheltering space for small native birds.
“The use of native, organic mulch or leaf litter, and providing a safe water source, such as a birdbath or a pond, are also important elements.
“The use of chemicals should be avoided or strictly controlled, and dogs or cats should be confined or mostly
q The evening opened with a spectacular RAAF flyby.
q One small Gloucester backyard planted with nature in mind.
Farm fire vehicle scheme launched
FARMERS and rural landholders can now register to use Farm Firefighting Vehicles (FFVs) to respond to emergency bushfires near their property.
On Wednesday the NSW Government launched a conditional registration scheme to enable typically unregistered FFVs to be used legally and under the protection of insurance.
FFVs are commonly small trucks, utes or trailers with fixed water, pumps or fire management equipment, kept on farms to be rapidly deployed in the event of a fire.
The move follows two previous trials of around 350 FFVs.
The new scheme offers a lower cost conditional registration, which includes inspection for a light vehicle and the issuing of a licence plate expected to be a maximum of $209.
The cost for conditional registration will drop after the first year with the cost, including an inspection estimated at $126 (or $75 when inspection not required), subject to CPI and CTP increases.
Under the scheme,
vehicles will be subject to the following requirements:
• Vehicle inspections as per the Authorised Inspection Scheme to establish registration, with inspection required every second year and registration to be renewed annually.
• Firefighting equipment must be permanently and securely attached to the vehicle.
• Vehicles must only be used for emergencies, not regular operations.
• May use roads up to 50km away from garaging addresses east of the Newell Highway, with no distance limit from garaging addresses west of the Newell Highway.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said, “We know that in many regional areas, farmers are often the first on scene at bushfires.
“This change is about ensuring farmers and other road users are safe when they respond to bushfire emergencies.
“During the 20192020 bushfires, I spent a lot of time with farmers, tourism operators and other members of regional and rural communities who were
so badly impacted by that catastrophic bushfire season.
“I heard firsthand stories of the heroism and bravery shown by farmers standing side-by-side with our RFS and other emergency services to fight bushfires.
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) Commissioner Trent Curtin said the reform comes at a crucial time, with most of the state entering the Bush Fire Danger Period last week.
“Farmers know their land better than anyone, and when a fire starts nearby their quick action can make all the difference,” he said.
“This reform will continue the strong relationship between landholders and the RFS, leveraging all available resources and the expertise and dedication of farmers in safeguarding our communities.”
NSW Farmers’ President Xavier Martin said the new scheme was progress on solving the problem facing farmer volunteers after years of advocacy.
“These vehicles are lightning quick at getting to fires and getting them under control – but it’s simply not practical to register these units when they’re primarily
used on farm for just a few months each year,” Mr Martin said.
“A more reasonable method to conditionally register these units for their specific purpose, so they can be used legally and under the protection of third-party insurance, is much needed – and this is a step towards that.”
With farmers able to apply to register their units under the scheme from 7 October, Mr Martin said NSW
Farmers would monitor the scheme to ensure it was fit-for-purpose for farmers across the state.
“There’s still conditions around distance, permanently attached firefighting equipment and vehicle inspections (including costs) that must be met as part of the scheme, so it’s certainly not a perfect solution, but this is an important starting point after two trials,” Mr Martin said.
“It has taken a long time to get here and this scheme has got to work for our farmer volunteers, who are the ones that use these units to fight fires and protect not just their farms, but their communities too.”
While acknowledging the move, the NSW Nationals called out delays in implementing the scheme, saying the announcement came after “two years of sustained pressure by the Opposition”.
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Gurmesh Singh said the “commonsense change” is a good start but more needs to be done to reduce red tape.
“There are still questions around some of the stringent guidelines,” he said.
“We don’t want a situation where people are
being rejected for things like needing to have the equipment permanently attached, which might not be practical for a farmer in a day to day sense.”
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell said the measure will save farmers the full registration fee but could go further.
“Farm Fire Fighting Vehicles tend to be used around the farm and not on public roads, which is why the conditional registration will be key to allow them to attend nearby fires, without the high cost of a full registration,” Mr Layzell said.
“Although the Government’s current plan has reduced that cost, it’s still double the amount they would fork out to conditionally register a tractor.
“So while it’s a step in the right direction, more needs to be done so landholders aren’t deterred from signing up to help their neighbours in an emergency.”
Service NSW is ready to assist people with their applications with eligible customers able to apply and pay their registrations in-person at their nearest Service NSW Centre.
More details including eligibility requirements are available on the Service NSW website.
q Farm Firefighting Vehicles are commonly small trucks, utes or trailers with fixed water, pumps or fire management equipment, kept on farms to be rapidly deployed in the event of a fire.
Stargazing: How long would it take to get to the nearest star?
By Dave RENEKE
EVERY night, the stars wink down at us like ancient storytellers, daring us to come closer.
They’ve been hanging there for billions of years, teasing us with the possibility that someone - or something - might be staring back.
The great cosmic question is simple yet maddening: will we ever actually visit another star?
The nearest one, Proxima Centauri, sits a mere four light-years away.
That sounds manageable until you realize a lightyear is nearly ten trillion kilometers.
If Earth were shrunk to the size of a grain of sand, Proxima would still be the next beach over.
Our fastest spacecraft, Voyager 1, has been plodding along since the 1970s and hasn’t even crossed a single light-day yet. At its pace, you’d be looking at 70,000 years before knocking on Proxima’s door.
That’s a lot of sandwiches to pack.
And yet, the temptation is irresistible.
In 2016, astronomers discovered Proxima b, a rocky world orbiting right in the star’s “Goldilocks zone.”
Not too hot, not too coldat least in theory.
Could it have oceans? Forests?
Or skies full of strange flying creatures we haven’t even imagined?
For all we know, someone there might be wondering if we exist.
The universe loves a good riddle, and this is one of its best.
Getting there is the tricky part.
Chemical rockets are out - they’re the Model T of space travel.
To cross interstellar space, we’d need the starship equivalent of a Ferrari: nuclear fusion drives, antimatter engines, or even giant laser beams pushing wafer-thin sails at a fraction of light speed.
The most ambitious idea so far, called Breakthrough Starshot, imagines sending tiny robotic probes to Proxima that would arrive in just a couple of decades.
They wouldn’t carry humans - more like robotic
spies - but imagine the first close-up pictures of another star’s planet.
That alone would be the postcard of the millennium.
But the real prize would be a human journey.
Even at 10 percent the speed of light, it would take over 40 years to get there.
That’s an epic road trip - grandparents launching, grandchildren landing.
And that’s assuming you survive cosmic radiation, figure out how to eat without restocking Woolworths, and, importantly, remember how to stop when you get there.
Crashing through another solar system at 30,000 kilometres per second would be a very short visit indeed.
Still, history favours dreamers.
Once, the Moon was as unreachable as the stars.
Now astronauts look back at Earth from its surface in old photo albums.
Crossing oceans was once madness; today it’s a budget flight.
Maybe our descendants will see interstellar travel as just another commute, albeit one with better snacks.
Will we find life? That’s the shimmering promise.
Maybe it will be microbial slime under alien seas, or maybe - just maybesomething looking up at the same sky, wondering about us.
If two civilizations are staring across the void, perhaps one day we’ll wave
across the darkness and finally meet our cosmic neighbours.
Until then, the stars remain both distant and tantalizingly close—like a door we know we’ll open eventually.
The question isn’t whether we’ll visit another star.
It’s when we finally get the nerve - and the technology - to knock.
The stars are far, yes - but they are not unreachable forever.
For a species that has already left footprints on another world, the road ahead is not a matter of “if,” only “when.”
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MU3A art extravaganza
By Thomas O’KEEFE
ARTISTS from across the coast converged for the annual Art Show of the Myall U3A (MU3A), held at the Hawks Nest Community Hall across Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October.
The Friday night before was the official, invitation-only opening, where the first layout of the many works of passion and fascination were unveiled.
Many recurrent themes became obvious, such as birds and flora and the local landscapes, making it clear that the Myall Coast has been the greatest muse for many artists.
A vast array of imagery included all kinds of local scenes of the beach, islands and coastal headlands and the bush. Abstractions of the city and undersea fantasies were on display, none limited by the huge variety of media,
including oils, pastels, watercolours, plaster, and more.
The final touch was added by local curator Chez Rands, whose inspiration quickly inspired other artists to see how their own works formed the greater work of the art show.
“I was constantly astounded by the great work in the community," Chez said.
"The curation came together really well, [with] consideration of the framing, colours, shapes and content of the paintings, using big pieces as anchors and smaller ones around them.
"It was a fabulous team effort."
“The MU3A Art Group has bec“The MU3A Art Group has become sort of a family," said organiser Jeanette Hart at the Friday night opening.
"We support and encourage each other. The
whole group has come together, an amazing group of people, proving that it ‘takes a village’.
"I think this is the most incredible art show we’ve had to date."
“More than 170 labels have been written out so that artists’ work could be properly attributed, and proceeds go where due when bought, and I want to sincerely thank the MU3A art group committee, I am extremely proud of our group and the quality of the works.”
“Let us celebrate these creative experiences and powerful stories, each expresses [the] talent and dedication of the creator,” said artist and fellow organiser Jan Nesbitt.
Several local artists have developed their own recognisable styles throughout the year, but many have also taken the grand
leap to explore new methods and media, branching out, sometimes radically, to try different things.
“I’ve tried countless types of media and styles since joining Myall U3A,” artist Deb Florence told News Of The Area.
Deb had several different types on display at the show, including watercolour and collage pastels.
Purchase queues were the
of the Hawks Nest Hall, as sales took off.
The Tea Gardens Red Cross ladies provided a much-needed morning and afternoon tea both days and many took advantage of the indoor pop-up café. Jan Nesbitt offered a live demonstration painting that attracted the attention of all who passed by, witnessing how she turned a blank canvas into a living work
Local author launches fifth book
By Thomas O’KEEFE
LOCAL author Ray Keipert has launched his fifth book in as many years, at a special event held during the Myall U3A Art Show on Saturday 4 October in Hawks Nest.
The self-published book, entitled “Beyond the Horizon”, is a collection of three novellas: “Into Thin Air”, “Surf Break” and “Retribution”.
Each title features different characters and settings, but all three epic tales have similar strong common themes running throughout.
“After an event occurring somewhere in Australia, the main characters follow the trail to an overseas country, a different one for each story,” Ray told News Of The Area.
“Into Thin Air” centres
on solving a cold case kidnap mystery, inspired by stories encountered while Ray was a teacher of English many years ago.
“Surf Break”, which also won first prize in the 2024 Port Stephens Literature Award, proudly supported by News Of The Area, is about a cheated wife and high-level embezzlement, inspired by a close acquaintance who was cheated on by a partner.
“Retribution” raises the stakes with an international terror plot, a story inspired by a true anecdote. A story once shared by a nephew at a family function. Art imitates life, and Ray’s latest book touches upon his time with the local Myall U3A Writers Group.
At the launch, amidst the Myall U3A annual Art Show, Ray thanked those who have
of art.
Young artists got a chance to collaborate on a few details.
Well over 100 artworks were sold, earning more than $5000 for the local artists, who share a portion of proceeds with the Art Group for future learning endeavours.
Both days saw a room full of people, energised by the corporeal chance to witness firsthand the fruits of their labours of love.
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helped and inspired him, including his sister Lissa and wife Léonie for their help throughout the writing and publication process.
“I have also dedicated this new book to Norm Hawkes, a dear and recently lost friend who had been a great
inspiration over the years,” Ray announced.
More accolades are headed Ray’s way as he heads to the State Library of NSW, in November for his short story.
“Desperation" is to be included in the 2025 Seniors’ Stories Volume 11 Book,
making him one of the top 100 contributing authors using the theme "Then and Now".
“‘Desperation’ records a frantic April 1975 diplomatic dash through war-torn Saigon streets as the South Vietnamese regime collapses, contrasted
There
be an
length
with a calmer Anzac Day in Sydney 50 years later,” Ray explained the plotline.
will
official Volume 11 book launch held at the State Library of NSW in Sydney on Monday 10 November.
q Ray signing
copy of his book for happy readers at the Myall U3A show launch. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe
q A room full of artistic connoisseurs at the opening night. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
q Plenty of small gifts ready for early Christmas shopping. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe
q From abstract to portraits of long-lost family, and plenty of flora in between. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe
q Artist Jan Nesbitt spent the two days demonstrating how to paint live. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe
q The unstoppable volunteers of the Tea Gardens Red Cross helped keep attendees fed. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe
q Jan accepted the determined assistance of some young budding artistes. Photo: Myall U3A
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
READING by Lynne Miles: Philippians 2: 3 & 4
CARE FOR OTHERS - "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others."
The Write Direction
By John BLACKBOURN
Flawed by it
BACKFLIPS followed by backlashes seem to be what is happening to our federal government’s attempts to extract more tax dollars from our population. Those in the system who say they know, are advising that the most influential opponent to these tax grabs is former Prime Minister Paul Keating.
In an opinion piece I have just read by Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer it states that Labor considering tweaks to its proposed super tax is “proof” the policy is “deeply flawed”.
This has greatly incensed Paul Keating who designed the original superannuation system and has come out strongly against proposed efforts to change it.
The proposal was to slap an extra 15 percent tax on super fund balances north of $3million with critics decrying it as a tax on paper profits.
Others have warned that without indexation the move would penalize younger generations.
One Member of Parliament went as far to say that this tax was unfair, unworkable and completely out of touch with reality.
Taxing unrealised gains is
Port to Port Building blitz
THE Building Commission
NSW has released the results of its threeday inspection blitz of worksites between Port Stephens and Port Macquarie.
During August, a team of inspectors visited 41 sites including in Nelson Bay, Forster, Diamond Beach, Bonny Hills and Port Macquarie.
Inspections focused on identifying defective building work, monitoring for unlicensed or unsupervised specialist trades and ensuring site safety and management controls were in place.
Building Minister Anoulack Chanthivong said that while the state needs to deliver more than 75,000 new homes each year to meet the National Housing Accord target, it is not interested in sacrificing quality.
“So, tackling misconduct in the state’s building industry is more critical than ever.”
While the overall standard of work
was good, inspectors have either issued or expect to issue 13 rectification orders for a range of defects.
These are mostly for non-compliant masonry work, with inspectors noting particular issues with control joints and bricks overhanging the concrete slab.
Positively, no incorrect installations of Damp Proof Course were identified in this round of site visits, after inspection blitzes in other regional parts of NSW found it was a common issue.
Damp Proof Course is designed to prevent moisture from the ground seeping upwards into the brick work and if not installed properly can lead to long term issues with mould and damp.
During the inspection blitz, Building Commission NSW also issued 22 Penalty Infringement Notices (PINS) worth $17,970, with over half (13) relating to improper builder or certifier site signage.
Clear and correct signage is vital to ensure workers and visitors are aware of who is working on the site, as well as the relevant safety procedures, hazards and restrictions on the project.
The remaining PINS were issued for unlicensed work or contracting (4), noncompliant electrical work (3), insufficient supervision of trades (1) and undertaking
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
A mutual friend often offers me job opportunities during social gatherings, but doesn't mention the subject again until the next time we catch up. Should I take these offers seriously and seek further information, or brush them off?
Katie L.
Dear Katie,
Social situations often involve social lubricants. Is your mutual friend half-tanked when these job opportunities are discussed? Are you?
I'd be wary about any work discussions that take place after multiple rounds of drinks.
In these situations, the mutual friend may be drawn to talents that don't translate to employability skills in the cold light of day.
Does he for example say, ‘you'd be an
fundamentally wrong and should be ruled out entirely.
He went on to call it a slow-motion tax trap for future generations.
The people who would be hit hardest are the youngest Australians who are just starting to save for their eventual retirement.
According to Treasury estimates, the tax in its current proposed form would pump about $2.7million into Commonwealth coffers.
Apparently, the revenue is muchneeded by governments who are scrambling to broaden their tax base in response to seismic economic shifts plus poor management of past expenditure.
asset to the workplace’, as you're shouting, 'I reckon I have another Mojito in me’. Then, ‘let's run home; it's only five kilometres'?’
This declaration may scream “Ricky Resilience” when your mutual friend is sloshed, but with a fresh mind, he may instead view you as someone who overpromises and under-delivers (particularly if you have to call an Uber at the halfway mark). Does he ask about your career aspirations after you've performed a rousing acapella version of Aerosmith's Dream On at the monthly Open Mic night?
Again, this self assurance is impressive, but your performative skills may irritate other staff in the open plan office.
Alternatively, could he simply be waiting for you to show the same initiative you showed when you encouraged everyone to join in on a Nutbush City Limits dance-off and call him.
In future, ask him to clarify the specifics (including the next stage of the process).
Or, when the evening has reached its inevitable loosey-goosey stage, you could record him reciting the job opportunity
(with permission, of course).
When you play the offer back the next day, you may decide that you don't want the position after all.
I see an interesting game being carried out as no one really wants to have to pay more tax.
If that has to happen, they would prefer it to be someone else to pay the piper. One aspect worth watching is the ploy to drag out the worst possible set of circumstances when discussing the need for such increased taxation.
Then when it comes time to legislate it, do so with much gentler and less invasive terms.
People’s reaction would then be: “Well it wasn’t that bad really”, forgetting that the Government was able to grab more tax dollars without offending nearly as many people.
From the Mayor’s desk
By CLAIRE PONTIN Mayor, MidCoast Council
OUR community is still reeling from the devastating May floods and that struggle is likely to continue for years to come.
But while we go through the process of
work without insurance (1).
An additional nine Written Direction Notices (WDNS) were issued for noncompliant electrical work, with the main issue identified being non-compliant residual current devices (RCDS) and switchboards used on construction sites not configured and labelled for construction use.
Before Rectification Orders are finalised and made public, Building Commission NSW must consider written representations from the developer or principal contractor, as required by legislation.
In the coming months Building Commission NSW inspectors will re-inspect sites where issues were identified to ensure
rebuilding and applying for more funding and support from State and Federal levels, I would like to acknowledge the eight NSW Councils that sent us roads crews and trucks to assist on our roads after the floods.
The support provided by other Councils following the worst flood event in recorded history in our region typifies the true Australian spirit and we are very grateful.
To get up to date information on our road maintenance schedule and where our crews will be working over a two-week period visit our Roads Hub.
We will be starting our twice-yearly Community Conversations in October.
To find out when we will be near you head to our website.
orders are complied with and defects are rectified.
Building Commissioner James Sherrard said the inspections were not just about issuing rectification orders or fines.
“Our inspectors also aim to educate those on site when problems are identified.
“[They] delivered 40 on-the-spot education notices to trades, covering issues such as signage and licensing, with the goal of preventing these problems from recurring.
The Commission will continue to visit a range of regional sites across NSW in the coming months, deploying teams of inspectors to ensure building quality is maintained.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Joint training for SES and RFS volunteers
By Thomas O’KEEFE
VOLUNTEER emergency services personnel gathered for a joint training exercise held at Booral Rural Fire Service (RFS) station on Tuesday 30 September.
Stroud SES volunteers were joined by Booral and Girvan RFS Brigade volunteer members to tackle an overturned motor vehicle
wreck, using real-time practices and co-ordination.
“Practical learning experiences get members on the tools to see what really happens, and twice a year Stroud SES gets together with other RFS brigades to practice,” Stroud SES Deputy Commander Greg Snape told News Of The Area.
“This is to allow you to use the skills and equipment
that you already have,” Greg told the attendees.
“The best exercises are taken from experiences you’ve had and worked out [in] a better way.
“Generally, the RFS is first on-site as there are more Brigades in the area than SES units. The SES then arrives and gets briefed by RFS with situation reports and radio calls,” Greg explained.
“The police are actually in charge of an accident scene, unless there is a fire, while SES performs rescues for the police, [also] unless there is a fire, which is handed to the RFS or Fire and Rescue.
“Ambos are often already inside the wreck attempting to save lives, so SES will help them do their job, such as cutting into the car, [removing] obstacles to egress, help get them
out, and avoid surprises by calling clear situational awareness indicators.”
The training focused on safety and the quick recognition of live power lines.
Crews kept an eightmetre distance until Essential Energy confirmed the area was safe.
SES and RFS volunteers ran a night-time crash rescue drill and completed the
operation in 21.5 minutes.
Volunteers practised teamwork, tool use and safety procedures like a real emergency.
Each responder took responsibility for their own safety and only carried out tasks they were trained to do.
The teams are now seeking vehicle donations for future training exercises.
Stinker’s History: SS Sophia Jane
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THE first ship to sail between Yacaaba and Tomaree, into the calm waters of Port Stephens, was the “Salamander” - a convict ship that arrived in Australia on 21 August 1791 as one of 11 ships in the 3rd Fleet.
Since that first arrival, ships from around the world have sought the refuge of the port.
The “Sophia Jane”, which arrived in 1831, was very different from the sailing ships that had previously entered the harbour.
The paddle wheel steamer was the first vessel of
Emilie’s banksias
By Thomas O’KEEFE
ACCOMPLISHED local artist
Emilie Tseronis has had her works put on a special featured display at Tea Gardens’ Galleries in the Gardens, after a special opening on Saturday 4 October.
The prevailing subject of her works are the local banksia flowers, a flora of
significant meaning on several levels, as described by the artist herself, a past president and curator of the Galleries in the Gardens.
“Our coastline saw sand mining in the 1970s between here to Gladstone that nearly wiped the banksias, so what we see now is mostly new growth,” Emilie told News Of The Area.
“Despite threats from human industry and development, the banksias have mostly grown back, making them a symbol of resilience.
“There are 726 types of banksia in the world, 725 of them here in Australia, with the last being in South Africa, where the proteas sprung from a common botanical
its type to arrive in Australian waters.
It sailed into Sydney Harbour from London on 17 May 1831, under the command of Captain Edward Biddulph, who was a partowner.
The vessel attracted much interest in the Sydney colony as nothing like it had been seen before.
While being a paddle steamer that could be powered by either coal or timber, it was also fitted with sails.
The sails enabled the vessel to be sailed from England without the use of coal or wood.
For most of its working life the paddle steamer transported goods and passengers between Sydney, Newcastle, Morpeth and Port Stephens areas.
The first visit made by SS Sophia Jane to Morpeth was on 12 June 1831, via Newcastle.
She later visited Port Stephens on July 26, 1831.
Sophia Jane arrives in Port Stephens for the first time
Sir Edward Parry was the Commissioner of the Australian Agricultural Company (AAC) from 1830 to 1834.
During the early part
of his appointment, he was based at Carrington, Port Stephens and lived nearby in a homestead at Tahlee.
Sir Edward Parry was a very respected and influential person in Sydney Town and had close connections with the two Governors who served during his presence in the colony.
The journal kept by Parry during his residence at Port Stephens show that he was a frequent traveller on the Sophia Jane.
Appreciation for the research conducted by Kevin McGinness For more, visit portstephenshistory.com.
ancestor.
“The banksia is iconic, and very important in Aboriginal culture – the blossoms were used to sweeten rain water for drinking, the cones used as fire starters and fire keepers, and the bark and leaves have medicinal qualities.”
The banksia has a long and storied history that extends well beyond the influence of its namesake, HMB Endeavour resident botanist and later Sydney colony patron Sir Joseph Banks.
The featured display included finished pieces in
acrylic on canvas, as well as highly interesting ‘studies’ done in ink or pencil on paper.
All the distinct and seasonallyjuxtaposed life stages of the banksia have been studied, evidently bolstered by a Renaissance-style research by Emilie.
Emilie’s favourite work was “the one that gave me the most trouble, to the point I actually put down the brush and left it for a while… but was able to conquer the task in the end.”
The multiple works took her seven weeks to produce,
and the gathering at the opening was given the golden opportunity for direct Q&A with the artist.
The Gallery’s artworks are not just randomly hung, the work of the curator is an artform in and of itself, as this current feature demonstrates..
“We can try to look after what we have here at home, even if we cannot do anything about the events going on in the wider world,” Emilie said.
Other GiG artists’ work will follow this featured display later in October and in early November.
q The SS Sophia Jane. Photo: supplied.
q The studies in ink and pencil show an acute insight into the structure of the subject. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
q Emilie pleased that her works were ready and on display at the GiG. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
q SES and RFS volunteers safely extract the ‘casualty’ from the well-lit wreck. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
q SES Deputy Commander Greg Snape demonstrates how to safely shatter side-window glass using a special SES tool. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
SATURDAY field of 21
ladies played an 18 hole Stableford round in very pleasant conditions. There were some big scores at the top of the leaderboard, with Robyn Keegan the winner on a fantastic 43 points, from visitor Kylie White (Moruya GC) on 41 and Sue Campton 40. Due to the small numbers, prizes were awarded in an overall competition.
Results: Saturday 27/9/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stableford
Overall Winners: 1st Robyn Keegan 43 (best score of the day); 2nd Kylie White 41; 3rd Sue Campton 40 Place Getters (39-33 C/B): Trish Sattler, Sue Brownrigg, Antje Basson, Bulahdelah Golf Club News
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE ladies played a catch-up monthly mug on Wednesday 1st October. Lou Smith was the winner with 70nett from
Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts
By John EDWARDS
2nd OCTOBER Winners:
Michael Russom and Daren Rapley. Runners up: Peter Turner and Graeme Bramley. Ladies highest score: Sandra Hagan-125. Men’s highest score: Clinton Harris-135. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm darts start at 7pm. Every one is welcome to play.
Wendy Gibson, Judi Salmon
NTP Hole 5: Cheryl Rose
NTP Hole 10: Jo Buttrey
The Tuesday ladies also played an 18 hole Stableford, and once again it was Robyn Keegan with back to back wins on 38 points, from Cheryl Rose and Barb Birmingham both on 36. June Biddle chipped in for par on the 4th, and Rhonda Dorman was chuffed to par the 5th for the first time. We welcome our new Nearest the Pin Sponsors, Bohemian Spirit, and thank them for their ongoing support of ladies golf at Hawks Nest.
Results: Tuesday 30/9/25
Ladies 18 Hole
Stableford
A Grade: 1st Marcia
Smith 31 C/B; 2nd Sue Kovacs 31; 3rd Marie Mole 30 C/B
B Grade: 1st Robyn Keegan 38 (best score of the day); 2nd Cheryl Rose 36;
Bernie Newton with 73nett. Meryl Reinhard got the 8th NTP, Bernie got the Jackpot and birdie putt, while Lou was the best putter with 31putts.
The vets played a 2 person Ambrose on Thursday 2nd October and
3rd Judy Benson 33
C Grade: 1st Barb
Birmingham 36; 2nd Pamela Keegan 34; 3rd Jan Olsen 33
C/B
Place Getters: Di Bott, Jeanette Patfield, Colleen Inskip, Robyn Wade, Jo Scott, Rhonda Dorman, Lorraine Bragg, Sue Campton, June Biddle and Sharon Carter
Bohemian Spirit NTP Hole 3: A Grade Sue Kovacs; B Grade Sue Campton; C
Grade Di Bott
NTP Hole 10: A Grade
Deb Matheson; C Grade
Chris Simmons
There were 9 starters in the Lady Vets 9 Hole on Tuesday, and all seemed happy to enjoy the splendid spring day out on the course.
Results: Tuesday Vets
30/9/25
1st Ann Browning on 11; 2nd Marie Pegram 10; 3rd Rhona Smallcombe 8; 4th
Pat Marr 7
Hawks Nest Lady Vets
the best of 13 pairs was Steph and Ray with 62.25. 2nd were Peter and Wayne with 63.25. Ken and Michael were 3rd with 67nett. NTPs were Rob (with a birdie putt), Craig and Peter. Raffle winners were Daryl, Rob and Wayne. A great day!
turned out in force on Thursday, with 51 players enjoying perfect weather for their 9 Hole competition. We welcomed Adele Evans, a country member from Sydney to her first Thursday Vets game, along with Michelle Nelson who is becoming a regular visitor. Play of the Day came from Marcia Smith, who chipped
in for a birdie from 88 metres out on the 14th. Marcia thought she had overshot the green, and had the team hunting high and low for her ball. Just when she thought she’d have to declare it lost, someone thought to look in the hole and there it was. What a shot – well played Marcia!
Results: Thursday
The Spring Cup was held on Saturday and 34 players enjoyed the competition. The course is running well, and some very good scores were posted. A grade winner was Paul Cheers with 38pts on a c/b from Arrin Gardiner. B grade and
TGCC Bowling Club Report
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 20 is also having a stall at the upcoming Riverfest on Saturday 4th October 10am - 2pm. We thank the volunteers so far who have kindly given their time to help raise the profile of our Club, but also help any potential recruits to the wonderful game of bowls.
Les and Craig met the strong Belmont side in the final and with pure grit defeated Belmont 12-4 to make them the winners of their section in the Greater Newcastle Bowls and finalists in the State Rookies Pairs Tournament to be held again at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club on 20-23 November. It goes without saying how proud the whole Tea Gardens Bowling community is of these lads.
In other bowls news:
TGCC Bowling Club would like to thank the Regional Australia Bank Community Partnership Award which resulted in the amount of $792.51 to our Bowling Club.
TGCC Bowling Club
MEN’S GALA DAY
WEDNESDAY 24.09.25
Today we had 41 bowlers and both synthetic & grass greens were used.
Overall Winners with a total of 40 were Peter Gurney, Ron Green & Brian Newbery.
Morning Winners decided by the lowest winning margin of 2 and on a one end countback, the winners were Geoff Page, John Bates & Phil Thrift.
Afternoon Winners decided by the lowest winning score of 16 & after a three end countback,
winners were Wayne Duggan, Graham Reynolds & Mark Nightingale
The Garden Eatery Voucher was one this week by Noel Jackson. We thank The Garden Eatery for their continuing support in donating these vouchers each week!
LADIES TUESDAY
BOWLS 23.09.25
We saw 10 ladies today, who played one rink of 4 bowl pairs and another rink of 3 bowl triples. Winners today with lowest margin, Leona Clissold & Bette Saillard.
THURSDAY MIXED
BOWLS 25.09.25
We had 14 bowlers today with one rink 2 bowl 4s & another rink 3 bowl triples, played on the synthetic. Winners today with the lowest score Sue Morris, Kevin Glover, Judy McGavock & Dale Winter
2/10/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole Comp 1st
2; 2nd
-1; 3rd Sharon
-1; 4th Marlene
0; 5th Sue Hair 1 October sees the start of the Hawks Nest Ladies Championships in all competitions. Play well, ladies!
Spring Cup winner was Zac Watt with 42pts from Ken Hughes with 40pts. C grade winner was Bernie Newton with 40pts from Steve Fitzgerald with 39pts. NTPs were Stewart McNaughton, Craig Littlechild, Rod Norberry and Barbie
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS week ending 3rd October
Monday: N/S 1. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 2. C Richards & S Matheson, 3. S Robinson & D Ahmlimg.
E/W 1. L & G Conroy, 2. C Lance & M Churton, 3. L Wood & G Smith.
Tuesday: N/S 1. A & J Macintoch, 2. R Albon & S O’Keefe,3. D & A Shannon,
MEN’S 4’s CHAMPIONSHIP
This weekend saw a semi on Saturday & the Final on Sunday.
Saturday 27.09.25 saw Anthony Grant’s team including Rod Morrison, Chris Golledge & John Bates take on Bruce Murray’s team. Unfortunately Bruce was unavailable for this weekend & Dave Perry took over as Skip. Thank you to Jeff Baker for filling in as 3rd, with Dave Garcia 2nd & Rob
Young as lead. The game commenced under beautiful sunlight with a slight breeze. The game started off close, however Dave Perry’s team proved too strong on the day & won with a solid 21-10 win. A big thank you to Col Amos who was their Umpire today.
Matheson and Bernie Newton. Jackpot winner was David Schlenert. Glenn Grainger was the most excited player with an eagle on the 12th!
E/W 1. S Ryder & D Russell, 2. S Chopping & J Dixon, 3. J & T Freeland. Wednesday: N/S 1. B Treharne & S Matheson, 2. P Baily & J Gray, 3. A Ryan & E White.
E/W 1. L Butler & C Low, 2. E Digby & D Hipkins, 3. J Armstrong & M Rowden.
Friday: N/S 1. J Whalan & C Richards, 2. T & J Thatcher, 3. L & G Conroy. E/W 1. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 2. E Digby & C Bywater, 3. B Taylor & J Fowler.
Sunday 28.9.25 - Finals Day commenced at 1pm. Rick Islaub’s team with Greg Smith 3rd, Garry MacDonald 2nd & Ron Berczelly lead, started strongly & after 2 ends had a 5-0 lead. However, we all know what can happen bowling, after 12 ends it was 11-11. Then Dave’s team took a 5 on one end & that was the turning point, which saw our Winners for 2025 Men’s 4s Champions: Dave Perry, Jeff Baker, Dave Garcia & Rob Young - Congratulations Gentlemen. A big thank you to Mark Hair for umpiring.
Marie Pegram on –
Jeanette Kemp
Barwick
Stokes
q Winners: Michael Russom and Daren Rapley. Runners up: Peter Turner and Graeme Bramley.
q Mens 4s Competitors 2025: (L-R back row) Dave Perry, Rob Young, Jeff Baker, Rick Islaub, Greg Smith, (front row seated L-R) Dave Garcia and Ron Berczelly.
q Robyn Keegan, back to back Winner this week.
q Marcia Smith, Tuesday's A Grade Winner and Play of the Day on Thursday.
SUDOKU
Return Thanks
Henry David John
The beautiful flowers, memories, kind words of support and sympathy were of great comfort. They truly helped our family and highlighted what a special person David was.
Sincerly Rhonda, Anita, Paul, Suzie, Blake and Leyla
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FRIDAY
MOVIE: MRS HARRIS GOES TO PARIS
SEVEN, 8.30pm, PG (2022)
The third film adaptation of the 1958 novel by Paul Gallico is an utter cinematic delight. The great Lesley Manville (pictured) is perfectly cast as the determined and good-natured house cleaner, who’s intent on getting herself a Christian Dior dress. This of course means going on a trip to the City of Lights, where her unwavering spirit charms the uptight, haute couture elite. An inspired supporting cast including Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson and Jason Isaacs rounds out a superb production. Striking just the right balance, Mrs Harris Goes to Paris is most certainly a trip worth taking.
FRIDAY, October 10
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Ma) Professor T is asked to investigate the murder of a doctor and her family when they are found dead on their living room sofa.
9.15 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.15 The Assembly. (PG, R)
11.00 ABC Late News.
11.15 Silent Witness. (Mal, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
TUESDAY
BUMP
NBN, 8.35pm
If you’re just now catching up on this quality homegrown drama, welcome to the chaotic, complicated lives of the Hernández and Chalmers-Davis clans. There’s five seasons – and a forthcoming Christmas movie – on Stan, but Nine is taking free-to-air viewers back to where it all began. Last week, we met ambitious teenager Oly (Nathalie Morris, pictured) on the most extreme day of her life – the day the schoolgirl delivered a surprise baby and everything changed.
An honourable mention goes to Claudia Karvan as Oly’s mum Angie, who is the heart and soul of this series.
WEDNESDAY
THE IDEA OF AUSTRALIA
SBS, 7.30pm
Australia, where does the myth end and the truth begin?” So asks acclaimed actor Rachel Griffiths (pictured) in the trailer for this intriguing four-part series that questions how Australians see themselves and their future. The first instalment dives into the idea that we live on the land of a ‘fair go’. It’s a longheld belief that we live in an egalitarian society, but is it actually true when there’s a growing gap between the rich and poor? Among the pioneering Aussies who share their views over four episodes are Grace Tame, Rachel Perkins, Ray Martin and Craig Foster.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (R)
8.25 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R)
9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+av)
11.45 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R) 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.05 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.05 The Wheelhouse. (Mals, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. A look around a luxury home on the Gold Coast.
8.30 MOVIE: Mrs. Harris Goes To Paris. (2022, PGl) An ordinary woman’s dream of owning a Christian Dior gown leads her on a Parisian adventure. Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert, Lambert Wilson. 11.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R) 11.30 GetOn Extra.
12.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl, R)
1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia: Beneath The Waves. (Premiere, PG)
8.40 MOVIE: Elvis. (2022, Mal, R) The life of Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s. Austin Butler, Tom Hanks.
11.40 Next Stop.
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Great Australian Detour. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+. 7.00
SATURDAY, October 11
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Beyond Paradise. (Ma, R) 1.30 Professor T. (M, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 The Larkins. (Final, PG, R) 3.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.20 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 5.30 Landline.
6.00 Australian Story: Dog Gone – The Hunt For Valerie. (R)
Back Roads:
To
investigates
(PG, R)
a famous wellness influencer drops dead in the middle of a fun run. 9.25 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Mary’s niece goes missing.
The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 8.55 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (PG, R) 9.55 The Story Of Coffee. (R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 1. Metrostars v Wests Apia FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 1. Preston Lions FC v NWS Spirit. 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PG)
8.25 75 Years At Longleat.
9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. (PGa, R)
10.20 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Msv, R)
2.45 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R)
3.45 Urban Conversion. (R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.45 Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session. 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Practice session and support races. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout.
8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard: With A Vengeance. (1995, Mlv, R) A New York detective tries to stop a mad bomber who is holding the city to ransom. Bruce Willis, Samuel L Jackson.
10.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+av, R) Jake Gyllenhaal. 1.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 2. Top 10 Shootout. Replay. 3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) 12.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.20 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG, R) 4.30
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Father Of The Bride. (1991, G, R)
9.35 MOVIE: Monster-In-Law. (2005, Ms, R)
11.35 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
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6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A woman tries to sell her mother’s retro home. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Ambulance crews attend to a man who has been found unresponsive on the roadside.
9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) Gladys’s desired beau is invited to dinner. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Selkie.
Continued. (2000, PG) 7.05 The Movie Show. 7.40
Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 9.30 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 11.20 Master Gardener. (2022, M) 1.20pm Lions For Lambs. (2007, M) 3.00
SUNDAY, October 12
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 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) 2.30 Conquest Of The Skies. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (Final, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.
6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (Final, PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly. (Ml)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal)
9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (M)
10.10 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.35 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R) 11.05 MOVIE: In My Blood It Runs. (2019, M, R)
12.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
12.55 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (Return) 8.15 Crongton. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.05 Speechless. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PG, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Round 11. H’lights. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2010: Our South Africa. 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (Premiere, PGa)
8.30 King And Conqueror. (Premiere, Mlv) 9.30 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (PG, R)
10.25 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R)
11.25 The Real Mo Farah. (PGa, R)
12.35 Gloriavale: New Zealand’s Secret Cult. (Ma, R)
2.10 Tough Trains. (PGav, R) 3.10 Welcome To My Farm. (R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 2.35 A Fork In The Road. 3.35 News. 3.40 WorldWatch. 5.40 Mastermind Aust. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 I Am Steve McQueen. 10.00 Snowpiercer. 11.45 Banksy And The Stolen Girl. 12.45am Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 12.05pm Australia Come Fly With Me. 2.10 Bamay. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Suranne Jones Investigating Witch Trials. (Premiere) 9.30 Uncanny. 10.40 Hudson & Rex. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 1.30am The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Room For Improvement. 2.30 Creek To Coast. 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Support races and warm up. From Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, NSW. 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. Bathurst 1000. Day 3. Build up and Race.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
8.45 The Rise And Fall Of Kings Cross. (Premiere, M)
10.25 24 Hours In Police Custody: A Knife Through The Heart. (Madlv, R)
11.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Moorhouse Horrors. (Mav, R)
12.40 Miniseries: The Victim. (Malv, R)
2.00 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.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.45 9News Late.
10.15 A Killer Makes A Call: Grindr Killer. (MA15+a) 11.15 Mobsters: John Gotti. (Madv) 12.10 The Gulf. (Madlsv, R) 1.00 Our State On A Plate. (PG)
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.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.50 MOVIE: Benny & Joon. (1993, PG) 11.50 Seinfeld. 12.20pm Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours of Fuji. H’lights. 1.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Chelsea v Liverpool. Replay. 3.30 Ski Rescue Down Under. 4.30 Hot Wheels. 5.30 MOVIE: Short Circuit. (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Police Academy. (1984, M) 9.35 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 Blackadder II. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 Hot Wheels. Noon Soccer. English Premier League. Newcastle United v Nottingham Forest. 2.00 Surfing Aust. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 TBA. 7.30 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, M) 10.10 TBA. 11.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. Noon Garage 41. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Dipper’s Destinations. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Football.
8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGal) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 Watson. (Mv) Watson confronts a traumatic event from his army days when his veteran friend’s wife reaches out for help. 9.30 Matlock. (Ms, R)
7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. (Premiere)
8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv)
9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)
11.30 Mayflies. (Madl, R)
12.35 The Allegation. (MA15+av, R)
2.35 Tough Trains. (PG, R) 3.35 Welcome To My Farm. (PG, R) 4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Three teenage girls are stabbed. 10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) The team searches for a missing muralist.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (Premiere, MA15+s)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Finding You. Continued. (2020, PG) 8.10 Meek’s Cutoff. (2010, PG) 10.05 Girls Will Be Girls. (2024, M, Hindi) 12.15pm Knight Of Cups. (2015, M) 2.25 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 4.15 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 6.15 The Way. (2010, PG) 8.30 Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 10.40 The Last Night Of Amore. (2023, MA15+) 1.05am Traffic. (2000, MA15+) 3.45 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, October 14
Designs. (PG, R) 1.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.10 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 7.45 Maddie And Triggs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago:
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG)
8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Premiere, M)
9.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 The Point. (R)
12.05 Safe Home. (Mal, R) 1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R) 2.00 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R) 3.10 Tough Trains. (PGa, R) 4.10 Urban Conversion. (R) 4.40 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. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) Cassandra assists a local unhoused man. 10.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) 11.10 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 1.10 Travel Oz. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.
A Current Affair.
The Block. (PGl)
Murder Down Under. (MA15+adv)
Hoarders. 11.25 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.15am The Nine Lives Of. 1.10 Late Programs.
6am The Movie Show. 6.15 The Way. (2010, PG) 8.30 Lara. (2019, PG, German) 10.20 True Grit. (2010, M) 12.25pm The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 2.55 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 4.35 Finding You. (2020, PG) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 8.30 A Fistful Of Dollars. (1964, MA15+) 10.25 The Grump: In Search Of An Escort. (2022, M, Finnish) 12.30am Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 2.40 Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY, October 15
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Idea Of Australia. (Premiere)
8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above.
9.30 Code Of Silence. (Mlv)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Premiere, Mal)
11.45 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R)
1.25 Charles I: To Kill A King. (PG, R)
2.30 Tough Trains. (PGa, R)
3.25 Urban Conversion. (R)
4.30 Growing A Greener World. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 7.45 Maddie And Triggs. 7.55 Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 To
6am Bonneville.
Continued. (2006, PG) 6.35 The Movie Show. 7.10
The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.40 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 10.20 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992, M, Spanish) 12.20pm Waiting For Anya. (2020, M) 2.20 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 4.10 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, PG) 6.40 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 8.30 For A Few Dollars More. (1965, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, October 16
(PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 24 Hours In ALDI. (R)
8.25 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve.
9.30 Blue Lights.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Davos 1917. (Mv)
12.05 The Head. (Malv, R)
1.40 Lady Jane Grey: Murder Of A Child Queen. (PG, R)
2.45 Tough Trains. (PGa, R)
3.40 Urban Conversion. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide. 1.40am
6am Whisky
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 RFDS. (Ma)
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well. 10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma) 11.30 The Agenda Setters. 12.30 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
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 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies has a question for the ‘plusses’ of the world. 9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan. 11.00 7NEWS: The Balibo Five – 50 Years On. (R) 11.30 Gatecrashers. 12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 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.
A Current Affair.
The Block. (PGl)
Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mav) 9.40 The Grand Tour. (Ml) 11.10
Galore.
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By Kay BERCZELLY
THE winners of the Gala Day Men’s 4s have been decided while two of the newer bowlers to TGCC Bowling Club are celebrating after entering the “Rookie Pairs” competition on 27 September.
Les Smith and Craig McDonald qualified to represent the club under cover at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club.
With pure determination, they took on East Maitland, tournament favourites, in their first round.
Their first victory was a close one, 9-7.
Their next game was a BYE, followed by Round 3 against Marks Point - a strong victory 13-4.
This took the determined pair to the semi-finals after lunch against Soldiers Point.
