Fellowship Band is a Christian community brass band with a purpose, playing at charity, church and seniors’ events around the Hunter.
The band’s members range in age from 30 to 91, and the all-brass ensemble has everything from cornets to trumpets, trombones, horns and tubas.
Standout songs for the band included universal singalong favourite ‘Sweet
Caroline’, the hymnic ‘Ave Maria’, a rollicking ‘500 Miles’, ‘Highland Cathedral’ (usually the domain of bagpipes), and ‘Happy And You Know It’, which got everyone on their feet and moving.
Bulahdelah duet act, More Than Sisters, brought forth the choral talents of Meredyth and Lou, both of whom have long, proud roots in the region going back a number of generations.
The sisters sang duets, playing roles from musicals: the wife and the mistress from ‘I Know Him So Well’ from the musical ‘Chess’; and transforming into
witches Glinda and Elphaba’s in ‘For Good’, from ‘Wicked: Part 2’.
Meredyth delivered some heart-felt solo songs, ‘Don’t It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue’ and ‘Get Happy’, each a change of pace, and interwoven with the band and the Myall U3A choir’s well-practiced vocalisms.
The Myall U3A Choir, having successfully reformed after the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, was led at the concert by Richard Gray, accompanied by pianist Bev Ettinghausen, and featured over 40 voices.
From rolling rounds in ‘Music Alone Shall Live’, to hair-raising soprano in ‘Gaudete’, and strong, resonant chants within ‘Why We Sing’ that rumbled the room, the audience of over 130 people enjoyed every minute.
Culture on display in Bulahdelah
By John SAHYOUN
BULAHDELAH Visitor Information Centre (VIC) held a morning tea with a difference to promote NAIDOC Week.
Activities are held throughout the country in the first week of July each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories.
q Traditional artefacts and items were on display.
In Bulahdelah, there was a display informing people of local Indigenous culture and an informative series of history talks given by Barry Syron and his daughter Pauline Syron-Coxon.
Barry was one of sixteen children and shared a host of family stories from throughout the decades, as well as his discoveries of local artefacts.
“I knew a lot of things about Aboriginal tradition but I don’t know of sacred things as we were never told,” said Mr Syron.
Barry’s daughter Pauline displayed a range of her artworks, which focus on traditional interpretations of the local area.
A well respected artist, her work has been displayed internationally and featured on Qantas products.
Guests at the Bulahdelah VIC were treated to Lemon Myrtle tea and "bush tucker" treats after the talks, with many visitors asking questions about local history and culture.
Pauline said NAIDOC Week was about “reclaiming and reconnecting with our local area and our Aboriginal culture and heritage”.
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q A packed-out room at the Baptist Church for the musical event.
q The Myall U3A Choristers led the way on several songs.
q More Than Sisters: Meredyth and Lou belted out some Broadway tunes.
q Barry Syron and his daughter Pauline Syron-Coxon.
q Pauline’s painting reflects on traditional themes.
q Barry sharing local history.
AMENITY ACTION
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members of the Progress Association spent two hours with members of the Tea Gardens Lions Club, removing graffiti from the Elouera (Lions) Park at Tea Gardens’ gateway.
Other works included the covering up of a hole in the toilet door at the park.
The toilets were also comprehensively cleaned, and reports were submitted to NSW Police and MidCoast Council about the state of the area and potential illegal uses.
Other ongoing projects include a concerted effort with the Tea Gardens Public School P&C to obtain a children’s crossing at the
front of the school for improved safety, an idea that was recently ratified by the school’s student parliament and staff.
“The Progress Association has several ongoing campaigns and projects, however several appear stuck in the pipeline as we await various levels of government to weigh in,” explained HNTGPA’s outgoing Secretary Sherrie O’Keefe.
“An example of that is the renewed effort to fix the pelican droppings issue on our Singing Bridge –this requires both Council and Essential Energy to be onboard, with both concept and execution, and deciding who bears the ultimate cost.
“It feels good to have
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some projects that the Progress Association can handle directly, such as the recent work with Lions, as well as the new defibrillator mapping effort, which has found new avenues and will be much more workable soon enough.”
Incoming HNTGPA Secretary Bruce Murray called for locals to support the efforts of the group.
“Please help keep our area crime free and safe, and report to MidCoast Council or NSW Police Force (nonurgent matters: 131 444),” Mr Murray said.
“Please also support your local Progress Association, with new members most welcome - the more great locals we have the more we can do, and there is so much
time.
International Travel & Parenting Disputes
by Xander Gee
In the context of travelling overseas with children, section 65Y and 65Z make it an offence punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment to remove a child from Australia without permission if parenting Orders have been made (that don’t allow such travel), or if there are parenting proceedings before the Court.
If you would like to undertake such travel, or the other parent wishes to travel with the children, you may try to reach agreement with the other parent to allow such travel, and it is not unusual to provide details in relation to the proposed destination/s, an itinerary, contact details for when travelling and when appropriate, copies of return tickets. You may also consider whether a restraint on travel to certain countries
TGPS disco brings the fun
By Thomas O’KEEFE
TEA GARDENS Public School (TGPS) students enjoyed a rollicking evening at the P&C Disco on Thursday 3 July.
“This night was all about the kids and they had an absolute blast!” TGPS P&C Secretary Renae Faunt told NOTA.
“With glowing sunnies, conga lines weaving through the crowd, fun temporary tattoos, and non-stop dancing with the incredible DJ Jomeca, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement.”
The disco was an open community event, organised by the hardworking volunteers of the P&C.
Myall Coast entertainer DJ Jomeca, fresh off several international-level events, volunteered her time and talent on the decks to make the night extra special.
She has performed at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, AFC Champions League, and the NRL in recent times.
“I've been lucky enough to have incredible opportunities playing for stadiums of thousands, but whether I'm entertaining Accor Stadium or the kids of Tea Gardens/ Hawks Nest I get the same heart-warming feeling of not only doing something I love but being able to share that
love and passion with others,” she said.
“It always brings such enormous joy returning to TGPS to DJ for the youth of the town,” Jomeca told NOTA.
“I've been DJ'ing for the school for over 10 years, with my Dad being the school DJ before that – so it feels like home.
“I'm proud to be able to carry on this tradition and in many ways return to the place where it all started, where I got my start DJ'ing, where my roots lie.”
With a busy professional schedule, it was no easy feat to get to the big disco gig.
“I left for Sydney at 4am that morning for an ad shoot and came directly back from Sydney, still sporting the graphic liner and exaggerated makeup from the ad, making
is required, having regard to any government travel information and any other risk issues.
If agreement cannot be reached between you and the other party, the Court has the power to make Orders allowing the travel on an interim and final basis. The Court will consider the best interests of the children in making a decision, or allow or refuse travel, and this may include balancing the risk that a parent may not return a child to Australia.
In urgent cases, a child may be listed on the Australian Federal Police’s Family Law Watchlist to prevent international travel, pending an Order of the Court.
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it back in the nick of time to get the party started,” she said.
The fun didn’t stop with the music, as families enjoyed sausage sizzles, glow sticks, and plenty of treats, with parents socialising while the kids danced and played, making for an evening of connection and community spirit.
“Best of all, every dollar raised on the night will go directly back into supporting school experiences for the students of Tea Gardens Public School, making the event not only fun but meaningful too,” Renae added.
“A huge thank you for a real night to remember, to DJ Jomeca, the volunteers and everyone who came along and made it such a success, and we can’t wait to do it all again!”
q Unseemly graffiti was painstakingly removed from inside the public toilets.
This mural was defaced and has since been rejuvenated.
q The men’s room door is solid and impenetrable again.
q The public facilities are now cleaner than they have been for a very long
q Brodie, Hudson and Isla at the TGPS disco.
Photo: R Faunt.
q Hudson gets a look at DJ Jomeca’s turntables.
Photo: R Faunt.
Pindimar boogies with music trivia night
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MUSIC superstars from across the globe (or at least their lookalikes) descended upon the Myall Coast for the annual Pindimar-Bundabah Community Association (PBCA) trivia night on Saturday 5 July.
While the wintry weather outside geared up for more
rain and wind, inside the Pindimar Fire Shed were dozens of denizens, all decked out in reasonable facsimiles of their favourite musical groups.
The night featured a complete set of Spice Girls, a dozen or so Elton Johns, and even the Wiggles, all vying for coveted best-dressed prizes.
The night’s mellifluous
melodies were spearheaded by the talents of the famous Doug Gillespie, as well as local guitarist Chad, interspersed with plenty of trivia questions to entice music memories from long ago and more recent times.
Best Dressed went to an eerily life-like Dolly Parton, while the runners-up for the trivia competition were the
‘Wizards of Quiz’ and the ‘Mundi Swingers’, the main award going to the Wood Street Wankers.
“Thank you to everyone who came to our PBCA Musical Trivia Night, and a big shout out to all the helpers, who always turn up when needed, you know who you are,” PBCA Secretary Kathy Jones said.
“Thanks to Doug Gillespie who always does a great job with the music, you’re a legend, and congratulations to all the winners of the night –we love our little community.”
The PBCA’s next major event is the Pindimar Markets Day on Saturday 25 October at the Pindimar Fire Shed.
The markets are free to attend, and will include gifts,
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and
Adding to the entertainment will be live music, a thong throwing competition, a chocolate wheel, vintage car display, and a home brew competition. Stalls can be booked via pbcassociation12@gmail. com.
hand clothes, crafts, food, cakes,
emergency service stalls.
q Third prize went to the Wizards of Quiz.
q The Wiggles even brought Captain Feathersword.
q Second prize in Musical Trivia went to the Mundi Swingers.
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Ferry hosts ‘Stinker’ history tour
By Simon EKINS
THE ORIGINAL Tea Gardens
Ferry hosted a history tour led by local historian and fisherman John ‘Stinker’ Clarke for the first time on Monday, 7 July.
Setting sail from the Nelson Bay Public Wharf, the ferry, piloted by Gino, took advantage of sunny, calm conditions and carried an excited group of passengers on a two-hour circuit of Port Stephens.
Owner/operator Kerrie Jeffreys gave a safety briefing before handing over to ‘Stinker’.
Leaving Nelson Bay Marina, the passengers were treated to fascinating historical facts and stories pertinent to each location as it came into view.
From tales of early settlers building shacks along Dutchies Beach, to the success story of The Anchorage and the intriguing history of Port Stephens oyster farming, the audience were wowed as the ferry crossed from Soldiers Point into the calm waters of North Arm Cove.
It was at this location where an impressively lavish morning tea was served up by Monica and the crew.
As Stinker took a wellearned break, ferry-owner Kerrie offered News Of The Area (NOTA) an insight into the history of MV Tea Gardens.
“Built in 1944 during WWII for the RAAF Marines division, MV Tea Gardens has a long and colourful history,” she explained.
“Her original commission was for the transport of munitions to Catalina flying boats.
“She was built at the Slazenger shipyard in Putney on the Parramatta River,
overseen by legendary shipwright Bill Fisher.
“When the war ended in 1945, she was converted into a ferry by Atlas Engineering, then in 1948 was sold to the Hawkesbury River Tourist Service, where she ran for many years.
“The Port Jackson and Manly Steamship Company then purchased her for use on their Pittwater service.
“In 1970 she was sold to Palm Beach and Bobbin Head Ferries, before returning to the Manly Steamship Company in mid-1974.
“In 1980 she was again sold and renamed ‘Melissa’, running the Palm Beach Ferry Service between the Basin, Currawong and Great Mackerel Beach area.
“She was then re-homed in Port Stephens in the late 1990s, and continues to run between Nelson Bay and Tea Gardens.”
When asked about the
quirky furnishings aboard the vessel, Kerrie explained that the central wooden seats were originally pews from the Tea Gardens Church, and the seats either side were cinema seats from what is now Flamingos in Lambton (formerly Lizotte’s).
During the trip back to the Marina, passengers lucky enough to be at the bow of the ferry were delighted by the presence of a pair of dolphins gliding through the wake of the vessel. After a smooth trip lasting a little over two hours and a raffle to raise funds for a local cause, the passengers alighted back at Nelson Bay with plenty of smiles (and raffle prizes).
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CRUISE – Thursday 14th August
History buffs and curious locals, don’t miss this special voyage aboard the Original Tea Gardens Ferry!
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This isn’t your average cruise. It’s two hours of laughter, learning, and local legends, all with a cuppa in hand!
Cruise past Pindimar, Middle Island, Soldiers Point, and Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse, before returning to Tea Gardens. Along the way, discover our region’s unique environment and how we can help protect it.
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q Stinker gives a history talk. Photo: Henk Tobbe.
q Monica with the morning tea set up. Photo: Henk Tobbe.
q A sailing boat passes the ferry with Yacaaba Mountain as the backdrop. Photo: Henk Tobbe.
q Captain Gino in the wheelhouse.
q Captain Gino, owner Kerrie Jeffreys and John ‘Stinker’ Clarke. Photo: Henk Tobbe.
No creature too great or small for WINC
By Lindsay HALL
AS any pet owner will tell you, with no government subsidies such as Medicare, treating injury and illness in companion animals can be an expensive prospect.
What hope is there, then, when native animals are struck by cars, or traumatised by bushfires?
That’s where the volunteers of Wildlife In Need Of Care (WINC) get involved.
“Wildlife In Need Of Care was formed by a group of wildlife carers dedicated to servicing the greater Port Stephens, Dungog Shire and into the Great Lakes,” said the group's spokesperson and species coordinator, Simone Aurino.
Simone says that Australian native animals are increasingly impacted by human development that encroaches on their home environment.
“Wildlife in general face compounding issues associated with habitat loss.
“This creates vulnerability to disease, stress, contact with vehicles and domestic animals along with displacement.”
Whenever an injured koala, or a sickly galah is discovered, the members of
WINC respond by sourcing expert veterinary care and providing a safe environment and assistance during rehabilitation.
“We are fortunate to have an Australia wide network of specialist carers, vets and professionals to consult and collaborate with,” said Simone.
While there is challenge and even heartache involved, the rewards for being part of this conservation work are extraordinary.
“Each carer has a story that makes their heart sing.
“Watching a damaged, scared bird take wing, a possum or koala climb a tree, a wombat scamper down a burrow or a snake slither off into the grass, it's the best feeling.”
WINC faces two ongoing challenges in doing their part to protect native species: maintaining a cohort of volunteers, and sourcing sufficient funding for veterinary care.
“One of our greatest challenges, especially as a small organisation, is funding.”
“Unlike the large well known organisations we do not receive ongoing government support and our financial resources are dependent on donations.”
The organisation offers a great variety of roles in which people can contribute to the mission, including rescue, transporting animals, intensive care and rehabilitation, support carers, telephone hotline operators, administration support, fundraising and community awareness, grant applications and data collection, tech and social media as well as committee and species coordinators.
“Our members have the flexibility to volunteer within hours that suit them, with the support of the rest of the teams,” Simone said.
Wildlife carers need to undergo specific training depending on their level of participation.
“Every carer and support member experiences the satisfaction of helping our unique wildlife, even when an animal is unable to be saved.
“Sometimes just giving shelter as the lifecycle completes is a comfort.”
All donations made to the organisation go directly to animal care - WINC has no employees and administrative costs are absorbed by volunteers.
Anyone interested in volunteering with WINC, making a donation or
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seeking further information can email wincenquiries@ gmail.com, or visit the organisation's Facebook page. If you discover an injured native animal or bird you can contact WINC on 1300 946 295 for assistance.
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q WINC volunteers help care for recovering wildlife like this feather-tailed glider.
Francophiles commemorate Bastille Day
By Thomas O’KEEFE
ALL things French were front and centre as the local “Francophiles” group commemorated the 236th Bastille Day at Tea Gardens’ Tillermans restaurant on Friday 11 July.
Bastille Day is the national day of France, celebrated on 14 July each year, and marks the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille in 1789.
It is considered by many as the birth of the French Revolution, and, ultimately, modern France.
Tillermans proprietors Peter and Kerry Hodges hosted more than a dozen French language students, many of whom came decked out in berets of red, white or blue, with tricolours of the same tints waving proudly at the scene.
Even from outside the restaurant, the aroma of locally-cooked, French-inspired cuisine was wafting from the kitchen, while inside the festivities began with a short speech on the history of the day by group teacher Monsieur Georges Nadal.
“Bastille Day is more a commemoration than a celebration, being the anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille, a political prison that had come to symbolise the much-hated monarchy, and led to the revolution,” Mr Nadal said.
“So many countries today are fighting for the ideals of democracy, fraternity and equality that the French Revolution was
declared upon.”
Student Ray Keipert thanked tutors Georges, Frances, Peter and Kerry for their efforts in class this year, and speeches were followed by a rousing rendition of La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, before the culinary delights finally materialised.
Students were served a selection of rich cabernet merlot and an unwooded chardonnay, the bouquets of which defied explanation as each student spotted their own hints and scents within.
An expertly prepared entrée of pork rillettes offered a salty, savoury start, and a gentle lead-in to the culinary experience to come.
The main dish was Basque-style chicken and rice, inspired by the culturally proud region which straddles the northern Pyrenees and the border of France and Spain.
Dessert was French crepes with ice cream and sweet orange dusted in icing sugar, a refreshing capper to the whole experience.
Georges said that his language students have all made “awesome progress” in 2025.
“Everyone is trying hard and the dedication is strong, with some of the students more confidently engaging in French conversations,” Georges told NOTA.
While this event was offered specially for local French classes, Tillermans is also hosting its own Bastille Day celebrations on 19 and 20 July.
No ‘hard and fast date’ for XPT replacements
By John WATTS
THE wait for XPT replacement trains looks set to continue for the foreseeable future, with Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary Camilla Drover unable to put a date on when the new trains would come into service.
“I’m not willing to commit to a hard and fast date,” she said at a recent Parliamentary budget estimates hearing.
According to the Transport for NSW website, “The NSW Government is replacing the ageing NSW regional rail fleet of XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains with 29 safe, comfortable and more accessible trains for customers travelling across NSW and between, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane.”
In February, Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison said in a statement, “The XPT fleet has reached an impressive 40-plus years in service and work is underway to ensure the fleet continues to provide passengers with a safe and comfortable service until the next generation Regional Rail Fleet is ready to be introduced into passenger service.
“The NSW Government has committed $40.3 million over five years for the XPT Life Extension Project.”
Since then, XPT services to the Mid North Coast have been reduced while the ageing XPTs are refurbished.
The new trains were originally planned to be running by January 2023, but so far few of the 29 trains ordered have arrived.
News Of The Area sought comment from Transport for NSW as to whether the fact the refurbishment will take five years, also means the new trains will not come into service for at least five years, and whether the region will continue to receive a limited service during that time.
“The XPT Life Extension Project is to ensure the current fleet continues to provide passengers with a reliable and comfortable service until the next
generation Regional Rail Fleet is ready to be introduced into passenger service,” a Transport for NSW spokesperson said.
“A timeline for the new Regional Rail Fleet’s entry into service will be confirmed once the trains have progressed through testing, assurance and the relevant verifications on the NSW and Australian rail networks.
“There is a significant amount of work
to be done before the new trains enter passenger service.
“For a 12-month period during the XPT Life Extension Project, premium coaches are replacing XPTs on the Grafton route.
“Trains are scheduled to resume on the Grafton service next year.”
q A refreshing orange crepe for dessert.
q A rousing rendition of La Marseillaise tested some French students’ accents.
q An artist’s impression of the XPT replacement trains. Photo: TfNSW.
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By John BLACKBOURN
AUKUS alarm bells
THE National Party’s Barnaby Joyce weighed in heavily on the present state of the three-party AUKUS defence contract last month, suggesting that a contingency plan is needed as a fallback in case present production levels fail to deliver these highly desirable submarines for our defence needs.
As we know, the USA under President Trump is now looking at this contract in
order to make sure that it is in line with his “America First” attitude.
This $368 billion defence pact between the USA, the UK and Australia is a twostaged agreement, part one of which is to see Australia obtain eight American designed nuclear Virginia Class submarines.
Australia’s first three will be secondhand ones already in service with the US Navy.
The rest will be newly built, with some set to be built near Adelaide.
The issue seems to be the present rate of construction, with two submarines being built each year.
This appears to be less than the USA requires for its own purposes, raising the question of how the remaining eight for Australia can be delivered over time.
Australia has already paid out $800 million to the USA in order to increase its manufacturing ability, to possibly increase the rate of completion to 2.5 subs per year.
Barnaby Joyce's suggestion follows statements from previous PM Malcolm Turnbull that the AUKUS agreement can’t be satisfied and should be cancelled
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
WHILE attending a car show on the weekend, I was almost ploughed down by a man on a mobility scooter. He looked at me as though I was the one in the wrong, even though I was just minding my own business on the footpath.
What are the rules around mobility scooters and who has the right of way?
Kim S.
Dear Kim,
There is a certain poignancy about a mature-aged man on a mobility scooter at a car show full of hotted-up Porches and Corvettes, weaving through fullthrottled enthusiasts in their jaunty caps and 'Ride it Like You Stole It' t-shirts.
Caught in the heady mix of exhaust fumes, testosterone, and hot chips, surrounded by rows of gleaming chassis, it's easy to feel inadequate when you drive a beige Mazda CX5, so I can only imagine how it feels to roll in on the Pride 130XL Pathrider with 13-inch pneumatic tyres, padded armrests, and a 10km/hour speed limit.
May I suggest to you, Kim, that the
forthwith in order to avert some of the financial losses that have already occurred, should the agreement fall apart.
So, what are the possible alternative plans available to Australia should this happen?
The other players in the nuclear sub manufacturing game includes France and our previous contact with this nation didn’t end too well.
Then there is Japan and Germany, both are highly regarded as quality manufacturing nations.
man on the mobility scooter was not intentionally trying to mow you down, but simply got caught up in the enthusiasm. Perhaps, against the backdrop of car horns and revving motors and conversations like, "Nice EH. Does it have the 179?" or 'I'd kill for a Cobra replica with a 427," the mobility scooter driver was transformed. In his mind, he was no longer Albert with dodgy knees, but a man behind a wheel with Steppenwolf's 'Born to Be Wild' lyrics running through his brain.
Caught up in the moment, it is conceivable he momentarily forgot the Service NSW rules including riding at walking speed on footpaths and a preparedness to stop for pedestrians. I suspect that now the car show is a distant memory, Albert is sitting at home nursing his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and feeling a sense of regret about his lapse in judgement.
Alternatively, he is hotting up his vehicle, Googling 'how do I remove the speed limit on my mobility scooter', stealthily streamlining the bodywork, and adding a rear diffuser and spoiler.
He's possibly also spraypainting it torch red in preparation for next year's show. If you attend again, have your wits about you, Kim.
Be ready to duck into a shopfront at a moment's notice. Albert has been blooded.
Obviously, the UK is already heavily committed so not a viable alternative.
The question is: should we be talking with these manufacturers, starting the ball rolling in case it becomes obvious that AUKUS can’t proceed as planned?
The American Virginia Class submarine is seen as by far the best product and its association with the UK has produced the best propulsion system for submarines, but the question remains, will we ever get our subs?
If not, then what are we doing about it?
the flood.
Our crews have been working there to make it safe so we can remove the fences and restore some access.
From the Mayor’s desk
By Claire PONTIN, Mayor, MidCoast Council
OUR flood recovery work is progressing, and I am continuing to request more financial assistance from the State and Federal Governments for the community and for Council.
I was pleased to hear that our request for Category D funding was agreed.
This provides access to a significant financial package of measures for our primary producers and was very much needed.
As many of you will know the Wingham Brush Riverside Reserve was destroyed in
At this stage, we do not have any promised funding to repair any of our damaged parks and reserves, but in any event, the damage at Wingham Brush was so severe it probably can’t be rebuilt.
We expect Thunderbolts Way to be reopened to traffic around the end of July, but this is weather dependent with the hope we don’t get too much rain in the meantime.
Please use the Reconstruction Authority’s Recovery Centre in Taree if you have any flood related issues.
If your house has not been cleared out, or if you would benefit from the provision of a temporary accommodation pod on your block, please let the Recovery Centre know.
The best way to keep up to date with all the flood recovery work is to check out the Flood Recovery Hub on our website.
For all other Council news and updates subscribe to our weekly newsletter Newswrap which you can also do by going on Council’s website.
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The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
THIS week brings another major wave of nostalgia for those who grew up in the 1990s, with the remake of I Know What You Did Last Summer coming to screens everywhere.
Five friends bound by a terrible secret from their past are stalked by a shadowy killer who constantly mocks them with the film’s title.
The original brought together the “hottest young stars” of the era, and this installment is the same, banking on the idea that if the kids can’t act at least audiences will enjoy seeing them die in creative ways.
As is often the case with these types of films, the stars of the original, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Freddie Prinze Jr., are brought back to impart wisdom to the next generation.
What is of note with this Hollywood film is the impressive number of women in key creative roles, with writer/director Jennifer Kaitin Robinson joined by cinematographer Elisha Christian and editor Saira Haider.
If you’re keen for some cringe-inducing comedy you might find Friendship will suit your taste.
A vehicle for its lead, Tim Robinson, the
film is a black comedy about the socially inept Craig (Robinson) whose awkward relationship with his new neighbour Austin (Paul Rudd) grows into a hilarious obsession. It is the debut of director Andrew DeYoung, who also wrote the script, and he has found a perfect collaborator in Robinson who has elevated awkward comedy to new heights with his sketch show I Think You Should Leave.
Rounding out the big releases this week is Bride Hard
An action comedy from British director Simon West (Con Air) starring Australian Rebel Wilson, the film follows the wedding party of bride-to-be Betsy (Anna Camp) who is set to tie the knot at an extravagant locale. When mercenaries crash the wedding and hold the guests hostage for a valuable Macguffin, Maid of Honour Sam (Wilson) springs into action, revealing that she is, in fact, a highly trained and deadly secret agent.
Supporting turns include Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Only Murders in the Building), Justin Hartley (Tracker) and a welcome villainous turn from 90’s bad boy Stephen Dorff.
Unfortunately, despite some genuine effort on Wilson’s part to hold onto a sense of humour, the script falls very flat and the action is not engaging enough to actually be thrilling in any way.
READING by Lynne Miles: Psalm 23: 3 RESTORER - "He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake."
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
National Parks work to protect whales
AS humpback whales undertake their annual migration, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has teamed up with professional tour operators to help remind the industry, recreational boat users and the community to keep a safe distance from these giants of the sea.
Nearly 40 NPWS staff boarded whale-watching cruises along the NSW coast last week as part of Operation Ketos, to spread the message that humpbacks are protected by strict regulations and need to be given space to minimise disturbance while migrating.
Getting too close can cause whales to expend extra energy diverting and changing direction to get away from perceived threats
which is why boats and watercraft need to carefully follow the rules.
These include:
• Vessels must not approach an adult whale within 100 metres or 300 metres if there is a calf
• Personal motorised watercraft such as jet skis must keep a minimum distance of 300 metres from whales at all times regardless of a calf
• Drones must be a minimum of 100 metres in all directions
There are large penalties in place for people breaching distances and getting too close to a whale.
NPWS says there has been an improvement in compliance over the past few years thanks to whale-
watching boat operators working collaboratively with NPWS to boost awareness across the state.
“Whale migration season is a huge tourism drawcard for NSW, and we want everyone to experience the awe of humpback whales while also respecting these beautiful creatures in their natural habitat,” said NPWS Project officer Britt Anderson.
“This is why Operation Ketos has joined forces with professional whale watching operators to ensure best practice while whale watching and to educate the community about the importance of maintaining minimum distances to protect the wellbeing of whales, so they do not get harmed or stressed.
“Over the past few seasons, we’ve seen a significant improvement in compliance which is a terrific result.
“Our team will be out on the water again over the coming months to remind recreational and commercial boats to follow the rules to keep both whales and humans safe.”
Humpbacks can grow up to 18 metres long and weigh up to 36,000 kilograms.
These magnificent creatures undertake one of the longest migrations in the animal kingdom, travelling 10,000 km from their feeding grounds in the Southern Ocean, to breed and socialise in warmer waters of the Great Barrier Reef.
NPWS staff will continue
the season with undercover operations on vessels along the coast until the humpback whale migration finishes in NSW around November.
If you see a boat, drone
or watercraft such as a jet ski getting too close to a whale, or a distressed or entangled whale, contact the NPWS on 13000PARKS (1300 072 757) or ORRCA on 02 9415
q NPWS staff boarded whale-watching cruises along the NSW coast this week as part of Operation Ketos. Photo: NPWS.
Petition calls for return of Discovery train passes
LIBERAL MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has sponsored a petition to the NSW Legislative Council demanding the reinstatement of three-month and six-month NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes.
The six-month Discovery Pass, previously available for $420, offered unlimited travel across NSW TrainLink’s regional train and coach network.
The longer term passes
have recently been paused by the state government, leaving only more expensive 14-day and 30-day options.
“These passes weren’t a luxury, they were essential for regional communities,” Ms MacDonald said.
“They allowed students to travel home from university, families to access medical care, and older residents to stay socially connected.
“Scrapping these longerterm passes leaves only
expensive, inflexible options that just don’t work for regional travel.
“This is a quiet cost-ofliving increase that hits the bush hardest.”
The petition calls on the NSW Government to immediately reinstate the longer term Discovery Passes or introduce an equivalent long-term option without delay.
Ms MacDonald encouraged all regional travellers to add
their names to the petition.
“Regional people shouldn’t have to beg for basic services that metro passengers take for granted,” she said.
The NSW Government has previously stated the longer term passes were solely intended for tourism use, and were never intended as a discounted product for commuters or as a concessional entitlement.
A review is currently underway on their use.
The petition can be signed on the NSW Parliament website.
Improvement for Hawks women
By Thomas O’KEEFE
AFTER a thrilling firsttime win last week, the Tea Gardens Lady Hawks league tag side took on the Swansea Swans at home at Myall Park on Saturday, 12 June.
The Lady Hawks were dominant from the off, establishing strong ball possession and field position, with well-drilled
passing allowing the ball to fly from one side of the field to the other.
A missed Swans catch and knock-on prompted a dangerous Lady Hawks push into Swans territory, keeping the opposition on the backfoot for several tags.
The Lady Hawks dominance continued for the first quarter of the game, before a fortunate
pass landed the ball into the hands of the Swansea fullback, who broke through the defensive line to score between the uprights.
Despite their first half domination, the Lady Hawks could not get across the line in response.
Gemma Clarke and Shian Perry for first-half standouts for the Lady Hawks, retrieving the ball in defence
and orchestrating a number of clear breaks towards the tryline.
The gap was widened before the end of the half, when a period of consistent pressure from the Lady Hawks was broken and a Swans breakout led to a runaway try.
The Lady Hawks reduced the deficit in the second stanza, with winger Shian
Perry shooting through to score on the far left side, prompting jubilant celebrations.
Perry repeated the trick not long after, receiving the ball near halfway and scoring another almost identical try. Back-and-forth football punctuated the rest of the second half, ramping up into the last eight minutes, as the local crowd grew louder.
Despite the defensive efforts of Destinee Carey, tagging three dummy halves in a row and halting the Swans’ gains, the Lady Hawks struggled to push back to halfway.
With five minutes to go, neither side seemed to be losing steam, but Swansea pushed harder and scored again to clinch a six-point victory, 8-14.
q Liberal MLC Aileen MacDonald OAM has been fighting for the return of the NSW TrainLink Discovery Passes. Photo: FB.
q The Lady Hawks’ new mascot, Maggie.
q The Lady Hawks started the game strong.
q Shian Perry breaking away from defenders on her way to a second try.
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
LAST week belonged to Sue Kovacs, with a fantastic clean sweep of all the ladies’ fixtures. In Saturday’s Medal Round, Sue was both the nett and gross winner in B Grade. She followed this with a win in the 2BBB competition on Tuesday with partner Kathy Griffiths, then scooped the pool on Thursday by leading the field with her nett score as well as taking the overall win. Outstanding Sue, well played!
Saturday’s event was the Monthly Medal round, with 27 ladies playing including visitors from Bulahdelah and East Leisure clubs. Everyone enjoyed the pleasant conditions after the wild winds of the previous week, however the debris left behind made it difficult to spot the ball, resulting in a slow game. Nonetheless it was a very close competition, where the top 8 finished within 2 shots of each other. Our winners in both grades, Carolyn and Sue, took out the nett and gross prizes this
Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 1st July: TGWBC Club Championship Major Singles was to commence, rain prevented play which proved to be very unfortunate as Robyn
Hawks Nest Vets
By Len GOUGH
8/07/2025.
EWAN Brooking Trophy
HN Vets Stableford Event
Front Nine Nett Scores
1st John Dunning 21
2nd Lloyd Smith 20c/b
3rd Kevin Durham 20c/b
4th Robert Murdoch 20c/b
week.
Results: Saturday 5/7/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stroke Event
A Grade Winners: 1st
Carolyn Affleck 75 C/B; 2nd
Denise Sainty 75 C/B; 3rd
Sam Leggatt 75 B Grade Winners: 1st
Sue Kovacs 76 C/B; 2nd Sue Campton 76 C/B; 3rd Di Davis 77 C/B
Place Getters (76 C/B80): Julie Hammond, Di Bowes, Roma Bernardin, Cheryl Rose, Meg South (Bulahdelah)
Gross Winners: A Grade
Carolyn Affleck 89; B Grade
Sue Kovacs 103
NTP Hole 10: A Grade Marcia Smith; B Grade Deb Gardner
Tuesday’s event was a 2 BBB event, with the top 8 pairs qualifying for this year’s 4 person match play competition. 42 ladies in 21 pairs played an 18 hole Stableford format on a cold, overcast day where reaching the clubhouse was a welcome respite from the elements. Our friends from Bulahdelah, Meg and Thora-Lou joined us again while their course is drying out, finishing the day in a tight bunch where only
Beaumont who has won this Championship for the last 5 years had to withdraw from competing due to other commitments, this meant she would not be available to bowl in the adjusted date for the Final.
Thursday 3rd July:
Round 1 of the Major Singles, yet again due to unforeseen circumstances some competitors had to forfeit
Balls down to 16
Back Nine nett scores
1st Colin Rapley 20 2nd Rod Brown 19c/b
3rd Paul Fordy 19c/b
4th Ross Hutchinson 19c/b
Balls down to 16c/b
Nearest To Pin
3rd John Dunning
5th Lloyd Smith
10th Ross Hutchinson
16th James Slater
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The Hawks’ early defence was strong and determined however, holding the Cheetahs up time and again.
A few errors gave unnecessary hand-overs to the Cheetahs, allowing them to easily cover more ground.
Several combative backand-forths ended with the Cheetahs landing their first try, and then a second only five minutes later.
The Hawks held them off for a nail-biting 15 minutes, before a very clean catch off the boot by
SPORT RESULTS
4 shots separated the top 9 pairs. A very competitive field!
Sue Kovacs birdied the 7th in her stellar round, and there were quite a few chip-ins too: Trish Sattler impressed with hers on the 4th from 25 metres out, Wendy Gibson on the 7th, Anne-Marie French 10th, Dale McClure 12th, Di Bott 14th, Fran Henderson 16th and Rhonda Dorman 17th. Well played ladies!
Results: Tuesday 8/7/25
Ladies 18 Hole 2BBB
Winners: 1st: Sue Kovacs & Kathy Griffiths on 45; 2nd: Anne-Marie French & Liz Edmonds 44 C/B; 3rd Deb Dummett & Jo Buttrey 44
Place Getters (42C/B – 41 C/B): Sharon Barwick & Fran Henderson; Sue Fordy & Di Bott; Meg South & Thora Lou Smith; Dawn Wiggins & Sue Campton; Karen Serhan & Trish Sattler
In the Tuesday 9 Hole Lady Vets Stableford round there were 8 players battling it out, with a close tussle for first place between Jeanette Kemp and Ann Browning, both finishing with 17 points.
Results: Tuesday 8/7/25
Lady Vets 9 Holes
hence just 1 game played. Bette Saillard proved to be too strong an opposition for Lyn Nightingale winning here on the 21st end 25 v 9. No social bowls played.
Tuesday 8th July: Round 2 of the Championship, on Rink 2 Lynne Green v Judi Polak, Lynne took control of this match on the 8th end, the score here 10 v 5, she remained in front
Hawks Nest Golf Club Social Club Darts
By Michelle COLE
THURSDAY 10th July darts . Winner was Darren Rapley with runner up Matt Peirson after a three way playoff.
Men’s highest pointscore
from a total of seven team tries.
Winners: 1st: Jeanette Kemp 17C/B; 2nd Ann Browning 17; 3rd Pat Dodd 15; 4th Robyn West 14
A great field of 50 lady vets played Thursday’s round, and it was great to welcome back Annie Benton after 6 months out of the game, and to welcome visitor Liz Wrench from Wakehurst GC. The early starters had the best of the conditions, but things became a lot more challenging as the gusty westerly winds intensified. Once again though, Sue Kovacs was unstoppable with a lovely nett score of 33 on
despite Judi sending down some good bowls. Lynne claimed victory on the 20th end 26 v 11. Gay Pezet and Jean Glover were having a close contest until the 14th end, the difference in score at this point was just 2, Gay in the lead (11 v 9), from here on Gay surged ahead winning 25 v 14. Jane Uff and Bette Saillard battled for 29 ends before
with 180 was Glen Miller and Ladies highest pointscore with 89 was Sandra Hagen.
Darts are on at the Hawks Nest Golf Club every Thursday night at 7pm names down by 6.45pm
the back 9, while Rosarie Mullins led the front 9 with 34. Chip-ins today included the very first from Mim Murdoch on the 9th, from 5m out putting up the hill! Rosarie Mullins chipped in from 10 m out on the 6th, Sue Hair on the 3rd, Robyn Deppi 12th, Pat Dodd 18th, and Elsa Jones 18th.
Results: Thursday 10/7/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole Event
Winners: 1st: Sue Kovacs on – 9; 2nd Liz Edmonds -3; 3rd Deb Andrews -1; 4th Deb Dummett 3; 5th Robyn Deppi 4 C/B
Another great individual play from one of our ladies came on Wednesday when Tanya Sinclair had an eagle on the 7th hole. Her long drive finished off to the right about 30 m from the green, but with a deft pitch, she lobbed the ball up to the green where it rolled in for an impressive 5 pointer. Fantastic!
Jane reached the "magic" winning number 26 v 21.
Lynda Richards defeated Bev Harrington 25 v 12 after 24 ends of bowling. Social bowls played were 2 games of 4 bowls Pairs, 18 ends. A big win for Kay Berczelly and Dawn Jones 26 v Vicki McMillan and Dot Dallas 4. Winners also were Dawn May and Jan Coomer 17 v Kris MacDonald and Ingrid Luck 9. The winners on the day winning with the highest score were Kay and Dawn.
Thursday 10th July:
The semi-final of the Major Singles Championship bowled in very difficult conditions a north/west wind blowing at 50 kph with
wind gusts up to 60 kph. Gay Pezet held a strong lead all the way defeating Lynne Green on the 22nd end 25 v 17. Jane Uff on the 4th end was 8 Lynda Richards 0, Jane continued to dominate and was still in front by 7 shots on the 17th end 20 v 13. Lynda scored a 4 on the next end and won the next 3 ends gaining the lead on the 22nd end 22 v 20, heading into the last end the score was 24 all, still anyone's game. Jane scored 3 shots (27 v 24), gaining her spot in the Final. No social bowls were played. The Final of this Championship will be contested on Tuesday 15th July, Gay Pezet v Jane Uff.
fullback Carl Williams aided the home side to the 40 metre line.
The ball was received by James Sinclair, who ran the distance to score on the left hand side on the 20 minute mark, sending the Myall Coast crowd into raptures.
A try right on the buzzer saw the Cheetahs go into the sheds with a comfortable lead, which was extended by a series of tries early in the second half.
The Hawks began to have difficulty breaking free from their half, as another try for the visitors was scored directly between the posts.
Cheetahs kicker Lyndon March finished the game with six successful conversions,
The full time score was 4-40 in favour of WaratahMayfield.
Despite the scoreline, the Hawks rallied to thank their gathered sponsors at the end of the match.
q Tanya Sinclair scored an eagle on Wednesday.
q Ben Woolard gains some ground with a penalty kick out.
q The Sinclair brothers lead the charge.
q Sue Kovacs, after her outstanding week of golf.
q Tuesday's winning team of Sue Kovacs and Kathy Griffiths.
SUDOKU
Death Notices
Patsy Unita Ripley 08-01-1934 to 30-06-2025
Loving wife of Bruce (deceased), mother of Stuart, Meredith, and Scott (deceased). Grandmother to Hayden and Harley, son-in-law Bryce, grandmother-in-law to Daniel and Marcus and great grandmother to Malachi.
A special thank you to the Bulahdelah Palliative Care nurses for their caring support, Nurse Neil Spencer and sincerest thanks to Jo Sheehan and the Home Caring Myall Coast staff for their compassion and devotion during Patsy’s time at home. e170725
Funeral Notices
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Scottish comedian Susan Calman (pictured) is on a mission to appreciate the wonder of cities, touring the UK’s greatest regional centres, learning how they were made and going beyond the hustle and bustle to uncover their hidden treasures – with lots of laughs along the way. First up is Liverpool, where she visits obvious highlights such as Royal Albert Dock and the Cavern Club. But it’s the lesser known places like the incredible Williamson tunnels that really make this worth a watch.
FRIDAY, July 18
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa visits garden designer Michael Cooke.
8.30 Patience. (PGa) The team is baffled when a young woman is found dead among a dinosaur display at York Museum.
9.20 Gruen. (Final, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
9.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R)
11.15 ABC Late News.
11.35 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)
12.35 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 MOVIE: The Powerpuff Girls Movie. (2002, PG) 9.00 BTN Newsbreak. 9.10 Robot Wars. 10.10
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mastermind Australia.
8.35 The Royals: A History Of Scandals: Murder. (Return)
SUNDAY
THE MYSTERIOUS BENEDICT SOCIETY
ABC FAMILY, 7.35pm
Arrested Development
star Tony Hale (pictured) adds not one, but two, exquisitely enigmatic characters to his collection with a dual role as twin brothers Nicholas Benedict and L.D. Curtain in this Disney adaptation of Trenton Lee Stewart’s children’s books. Resembling a Wes Anderson film, the fantastical series follows four prodigal young orphans (played by Mystic Inscho, Emmy DeOliveira, Seth Carr and Marta Kessler) who are recruited by Benedict to infiltrate an elite academy that’s seemingly the centre of a global brainwashing operation. Sophisticated and cinematic, this kids’ caper is fun for the whole family.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. Loudenvielle to Peyragudes. 180.6km mountain stage. From France.
2.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
3.00 Incredible Homes. (R)
4.00 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SUNDAY
WATSON
By taking its lead from Sherlock Holmes’ iconic sidekick, Dr John Watson, this CBS medical drama takes a fresh tilt at the oft-adapted mythology of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic detective. Acclaimed actor Morris Chestnut (pictured) plays a modern-day iteration of the good doctor, who resumes his medical career after Holmes’ apparent death, using his extraordinary skills in deductive reasoning to diagnose rare diseases at a clinic in Pittsburgh. In this heartwrenching premiere, Watson treats a pregnant woman (Anjelica Bette Fellini) with a fatal neurodegenerative disease. In a race against time, Watson must figure out a way to help the patient live long enough to safely deliver her baby.
6.00 NBN News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: A Man Called Otto. (2022, Mal, R) A bitter, grumpy man’s solitary life is changed when a young family moves in nearby and he meets his match in the form of a quick-witted, young woman, leading to a friendship that will turn his world around. Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller.
11.05 Dancing With The Stars. (PG, R)
12.25 The Disappearance. (Mav, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Penrith Panthers versus South Sydney Rabbitohs match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Be Cool. (2005, Mlv, R) A former mobster enters the music industry. John Travolta, Uma Thurman.
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 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30
SATURDAY, July 19
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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. (Mav, R) 1.15 Patience. (PGa, R) 2.05 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 2.55 Last Night Of The Proms. (R) 4.20 Spicks And Specks. (PGs, R) 4.55 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Outback Dressmakers, NSW. (PG, R) Heather Ewart looks at outback dressmaking.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Alphy and Geordie investigate witchcraft at an orphanage.
8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate the death of a cricketer during a tournament.
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Mlv, R) Mystery Bay’s brief flirtation with happiness ends.
10.45 Little Disasters. (Mal, R) Jess’ fate hangs in the balance. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 4.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Octonauts And The Ring Of Fire. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.50 Dance Life. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGals, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Great American South. (R) 3.15 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.45 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 4.40 Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass. (PGals)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PGs) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Mal) A date night turns into graveyard duty for Stella.
8.50 Little Disasters. (Final, Mal) A day at a fair leads to a shocking reveal.
9.40 My Name Is Gulpilil. (Madl, R) Follows actor David Gulpilil.
11.20 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Songs Of Summer. (Ml, R)
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (Premiere) 8.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.05 Abbott Elementary. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. H’lights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. H’lights. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. H’lights. 5.30 SBS50. (R) 5.35 Bismarck: 24 Hours To Doom. (PGalv, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman: Liverpool. (Premiere) Susan Calman journeys to Liverpool.
8.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères. 182.6km mountain stage. From France.
1.55 SBS50. (R)
2.00 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
2.55 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore 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 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Winter Challenge Day, VRC Members Race Day and QFC Charity Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG)
7.30 Mysteries Of The Pyramids. (Premiere, PG) Presented by Dara Ó Briain.
8.30 MOVIE: The Da Vinci Code. (2006, Mav, R) An academic uncovers a conspiracy while helping investigate a murder inside the Louvre. Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen. 11.30 Tabloids On Trial. (Mal, R) An expose of illegal tactics of Britain’s tabloids.
1.00 The Disappearance. (Madv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)
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6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby Union. British & Irish Lions Tour. Game 1. Australia v British & Irish Lions.
10.00 Test Rugby: Australia v British & Irish Lions Post-Match.
10.15 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+dlv, R)
12.35 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (Madl, R)
1.50 Garden Gurus Moments. (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 Love It Or List It Australia. Empty-nesters Craig and Belinda are at loggerheads over their four-bedroom suburban Ashmore home.
8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) NSW Ambulance crews race to a call for a slashed throat and perform life-saving CPR on teens.
9.50 House Hunters Australia. (R) A couple are searching for their first home.
10.50 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.50 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am The Majestic. Continued. (2001, PG) 8.10 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 10.00 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 12.40pm St. Vincent. (2014, M) 2.35 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 4.30 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 6.30 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 8.30 The Take. (2016) 10.15 The Salamander. (2021, MA15+, Portuguese) 12.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.25 Singapore Bitesize. (R) 10.30 Growing A Greener World. (PGa, R) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 13. H’lights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. H’lights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 14. H’lights. 5.30 Nazis, Treasures And The Quest For Celts. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Statue Of Liberty: A French Giant. A look at the history of the Statue of Liberty.
8.30 Marseille: Birth Of A Megapolis. (PG, R) Explores the history of Marseilles, once called Massilia, the second largest city in France.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 15. Muret to Carcassonne. 169.3km hilly stage. From France.
1.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
2.40 Blue Water Safari. (PGa, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
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Genius Of Modern Life. (Final) 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Cracking The Code. 10.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 12.20am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Jeopardy! Noon Motorcycle Racing. 1.00 Jeopardy! 1.55 SBS50. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.25 PBS Washington Week. 4.50 Kars & Stars. 5.40 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.35 Engineering Reborn. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 10.15 Late Programs.
(32) SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Morning Programs.
12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Teeing Off With Daisy Thomas. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Round 3. Riverbend Nationals.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
6.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG)
8.20 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.20 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Anita Cobby Murder. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the 1986 kidnapping and murder of 26-year-old nurse Anita Cobby.
10.40 The Crow Girl. (MA15+av)
12.50 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv)
2.00 To Be Advised.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGl, R)
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 8.20 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 10.00 The Innocent. (2022, M, French) 11.50 The Way Back. (2010, M) 2.20pm Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 4.25 First Cow. (2019, PG) 6.40 Golden Years. (2016, PG) 8.30 Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) 11.15 The Invisible Witness. (2018, M, Italian) 1.10am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Travel Guides. (PGl)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.10 Shoot To Kill: Hunting The London Bombers. (Mav) A forensic account of the manhunt across London after the 7/7 terror bombings of 2005.
11.10 9News Late.
11.40 See No Evil. (Mal)
12.35 Embarrassing Bodies. (MA15+dmns, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Fishing Australia. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Arrival. (2016, M) 10.50 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.05 Innovation Nation. 10.15 MOVIE: Twinkle All The Way. (2019) 12.05pm Seinfeld. 12.35 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Berlin ePrix. Replay. 1.40 Motor Racing. Formula E C’ship. Berlin ePrix. Replay. 2.45 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.45 MOVIE: War With Grandpa. (2020, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle 2. (2001, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Elf. (2003) 9.30 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008, M) 11.15 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 10.05 The Golden Girls. 10.35 MOVIE: The Gift That Gives. (2024, PG) 12.20pm Celebrity Ghost Stories. 1.20 Limitless. 2.30 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (Premiere) 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Flight Of The Navigator. (1986) 5.25 MOVIE: Three Amigos! (1986, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Dr No. (1962, PG) 9.50 MOVIE: Navy SEALs. (1990, M) 12.05am Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.
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MONDAY, July 21
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (Premiere, PGa)
8.20 Breakaway Femmes: The Forgotten Tour De France.
10.05 Rock Legends.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Classified. (Return, Mlv)
11.50 A Criminal Affair. (MA15+s, R)
1.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
2.30 Incredible Homes. (R)
3.30 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Irene stands up for herself.
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies.
8.30 9-1-1. (Mav) Maddie’s return to work may have been too soon as it proves to be more triggering than expected.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA: Killed In Cold Blood. (Malv, R)
8.30 Insight. Hosted by Kumi Taguchi. 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 16. Montpellier to Mont Ventoux. 171.5km mountain stage. From France.
1.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)
2.30 World’s Most Secret Homes. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
6am Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. Continued. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 7.45 First Cow. (2019, PG) 10.00 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 12.05pm The Invisible Witness. (2018, M, Italian) 2.00 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 3.55 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 5.45 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 7.45 Tel Aviv On Fire. (2018, M, Arabic) 9.30 Banel & Adama. (2023, M, French) 11.10 Late Programs. 6am The Emperor’s Club. Continued. (2002, PG) 7.45 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 10.00 Golden Years. (2016, PG) 11.50 Tel Aviv On Fire. (2018, M, Arabic) 1.40pm All At Sea. (2010, PG) 3.20 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 5.40 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 7.40 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 9.30 The Shadow Of The Day. (2022, M, French) 11.55 Late Programs.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Alf reassures Harper. David has an offer for Lacey. Dana opens up to Sonny.
8.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mls) The five couples are contemplating their relationships on the outside and whether or not they’ll stay together.
11.30 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.30 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R) Kate makes a return to Reed & Reed.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
10.00 Mastermind Australia. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Homicide. 1.25 Jack Whitehall’s Got, Got, Need. 3.10 Augmented. 4.10 News. 4.15 WorldWatch. 6.15 The Food That Built The World. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Pitino: Red Storm Rising. 12.15am Rob & Romesh Vs. 1.55 It’s Fine, I’m Fine. 2.20 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 The Zoo. 9.30 My Greek
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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WEDNESDAY, July 23
THURSDAY,
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS
7.35 How Disney Built America. (Mv) 8.30 Air India Crash: What Went Wrong?
9.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 17. Bollène to Valence. 160.4km flat stage. From France.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31) VICELAND (31) 6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Abbott Elementary. 9.10 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
6am The Last Wave. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.40 Hum Do Hamare Do. (2021, PG, Hindi) 10.05 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu) 11.40 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 1.30pm Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 3.45 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 5.45 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 7.35 Living. (2022, PG) 9.30 Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 11.15 Eiffel. (2021, M, French) 1.15am Late Programs.
July 24
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (Madl)
11.20 Stags. (MA15+adv)
12.20 Imposters. (Malsv, R)
1.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Treasures With Bettany Hughes: Eastern Mediterranean. (PGa) Bettany Hughes travels to the Eastern Mediterranean.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 18. Vif to Courchevel (Col de la Loze).
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 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG)
8.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Erwin Kastenberger. (Mav, R)
9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Second Thoughts. (PGal)
10.30 Million Pound Pawn. (PGa)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)
12.30 Life. (Madv, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.
A Current Affair.
Tipping Point: The Block. (PG)
Murder Down Under.
9News Late.
6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.35 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 10.15 The Shadow Of The Day. (2022, M, French) 12.35pm C’mon C’mon. (2021, M) 2.35 Another Country. (2015, PG) 4.00 Living. (2022, PG) 5.50 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 7.30 In The Heat Of The Night. (1967, M) 9.30 Begin Again. (2013, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
