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Kindergarten students at Tea Gardens Public School proudly showing off their new books. Photo: TGPS.
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Tea Gardens kindy students start school journeys
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building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.
“Our dedicated teachers are committed to nurturing each child's unique potential, fostering curiosity, resilience, and a love for learning.
“Together, we will celebrate their achievements and support them as they explore new challenges and opportunities, paving the way for a bright future.”
Just as the Year 6 graduates of 2024 left school last year with a special book of their own design, 2025’s new arrivals also received the gift of the written word.
“We have a tradition at Tea Gardens Public School to give our newest learners a book to commemorate the start of their school journey, and at a special assembly on Friday we presented them with their new books,” Mr Clemson said.
In a special moment, Rhiannon
Van Der Linden shared with the students and parents in attendance her memories of receiving her book back when she was in kindergarten in 1999.
The cohort of fifteen students has since commenced the school year at TGPS, under the guidance of Kindergarten teacher Mrs Howard.
So far they appear to be enjoying their early educational experiences.
Ava-Lie reports enjoying “playing at the playground and drawing”, while Noah B likes “the canteen and sharing things with my friends”.
Other responses include:
Tova: “I like my friends.”
Maya: “I like Ally Alligator and Milo Monkey."
Noah C: “I like cutting things and making stuff.”
Cobus: “I like maths and numbers.”
q Mum Rhiannon and Kindergarten student Cobus will have plenty of home reading to do.
Photo: TGPS.
Libertarians to contest Lyne
status quo.”
THE Libertarian Party has endorsed Lorne resident Mark Hornshaw to contest the seat of Lyne in the Federal election.
Mr Hornshaw contested the 2022 election for Lyne for the party under its former name, the Liberal Democrats, securing 6.4 percent of the vote.
A sitting Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor, Mr Hornshaw flagged a potential federal run ahead of council elections last year.
He told NOTA he wishes to send a “strong
message to the major parties that they need to do better”.
“Labor deserves to lose, but Coalition parties don’t deserve to win in their present state,” he said.
“Instead of rejecting the environmentally and economically destructive net-zero agenda, the coalition plays along.
“Instead of opposing censorship, spying, digital ID, and ‘hate speech’ laws, they support these 'Big Brother' impositions.
“The biggest contributor to the rising cost of living is the cost of government, yet instead of cutting taxes and waste, they accept the
Mr Hornshaw said the Libertarians want to dramatically reduce taxes, and increase the tax-free threshold to $50,000 for individuals and $100,000 combined income for couples.
“We oppose digital ID, censorship, 'misinformation' laws and social media bans," he said.
“And we oppose the destructive bipartisan agenda of net-zero.”
The Libertarians garnered considerable local support in the 2024 council elections, securing around 16 percent of the primary vote in Port Macquarie-Hastings and around 23 percent in MidCoast Council.
MidCoast councillor Mark Graham, who also represents the Libertarians, said Mr Hornshaw would make “an excellent federal member for Lyne”.
“Mark’s election campaign in 2022, which took a principled stand against lockdowns, mandates and government overreach is what inspired many of us to join the Libertarian Party.
"The Libertarians have become a strong force in the area, with an amazing level of grassroots support.”
Mr Hornshaw is an economist with 15 years of university teaching experience in economics, management and entrepreneurship.
Prior to that he operated businesses in the telecommunications and foodservice industries.
He has also served as president of a state sporting organisation, board member of an overseas aid charity, and Federal Policy Chair for the Libertarian Party.
q Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Mark Hornshaw flagged a potential federal run ahead of council elections last year.
FIRE ASSESSMENT
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Association Hall, last week, to discuss the state of bushfire preparedness in the area.
Some of the RFS officers came from as far away as Taree and Kempsey, due to the fact that the Mid Coast RFS District covers 14,000 square kilometres and two Local Government Areas (LGAs).
The officers were in the area to inspect several vacant blocks of land in the old subdivision of Pindimar, in anticipation of Hazard Reduction (HR) burns.
"The RFS is not a land manager, it is a fire-fighting agency; but it has the power to issue notices to landholders to clear up their fire-prone vegetation,” said RFS Mid Coast District Inspector Darrin Briggs.
Should landowners ignore the offer by RFS to help reduce bushfire hazards,
there are further measures that the service will take, but it eats into the limited time window for such vital actions.
“Mother Nature has not been helpful in conducting HR burns, with weather patterns these last few years, we have seen too much wet, followed by strong winds, and then it gets too dry.
“Most of the eastern seaboard has suffered this scenario.”
“We have HR burn plans sitting on the shelf, waiting for weather patterns and conditions to allow us to conduct them safely, including two for the Pindimar area.”
The RFS officers shared the frustrations of local residents and landowners at the repeated delays, especially as they could look out the window of the PBCA hall and see rather overgrown sclerophyll
bushland mere metres away, all future bushfire fuel.
There are other forms of hazard reduction that may need to be pursued, including mitigation actions, asset protection zones, and manual clearing, none of which would be as effective as a decent HR burn.
The rules governing what the RFS can and cannot do are spawned from a number of pieces of legislation, suggesting that there is more that could be done at a government level.
In the meantime, while Mid Coast District residents and RFS operatives alike
await better conditions, there are plenty of preparation measures locals can take.
“Residents seriously need to have their Bush Fire Survival Plans ready, and ideally only have one per household, of which all members are aware,” said Inspector Briggs.
Reappeal for information after pursuit
q The alleged driver was last seen wearing a black hat and black shirt with a large white motif.
NSW POLICE are reappealing for information after the driver of a pursued vehicle was believed to have been seen on the Pacific Highway.
Police believe the man might have been sighted on the southbound side of the Pacific Highway at Balickera, just south of the Italia Road turnoff, about 1.45pm on Thursday 13 February 2025.
About 8am last Thursday, police attempted to stop a blue Ford Falcon on The Bucketts Way at Booral.
Inquiries revealed the vehicle was stolen from Queensland and the driver had allegedly failed to pay
for fuel at a service station in Walcha earlier that day.
When the driver failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued to a rest stop at Twelve Mile Creek where the driver exited the vehicle and entered bushland on foot.
Officers searched for the man with the assistance of the Dog Unit and PolAir, however he was not located.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a firearm.
As part of inquiries, police released an image and description of a man they believe can assist with
on 8 March – just look for the big red truck.
inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of thin build, about 165-175cm tall, with brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black hat and black shirt with a large white motif.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area is urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him but to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
by Cavelle Lindsay
A Notice of Death is required when one of the registered proprietors of a jointly owned property dies – this includes leasehold property.
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Our team at Mullane & Lindsay can assist you in registering a notice of death. The process involves:
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• NSW Land Registry Services notifying us that the Notice of Death has been registered and ownership of the property is now recorded solely in your name.
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Bush Fire Survival Plans can be picked up from the local RFS station, ordered or done online, and will also be available at the coming RFS display at Motorfest on Myall Park, Hawks Nest
q RFS Inspector Darrin Briggs speaks to Pindimar-Bundabah residents about hazard reduction burns in the area.
Barrington Coast secures ECO Destination Certification
THE Barrington Coast region has achieved ECO Destination Certification through Ecotourism Australia.
Located on the lower mid-north coast of New South Wales, the Barrington Coast is a haven for nature lovers and home to incredible landscapes such as the World Heritage-listed Gondwana Rainforests of the Barrington Tops and the Ramsar Convention designated wetland of international importance the Myall Lakes.
This milestone makes the Barrington Coast the fifth destination in New South Wales and the 13th in Australia to receive this distinguished recognition.
"We’re incredibly excited to welcome the Barrington Coast region as our newest certified ECO Destination,” said Ecotourism Australia CEO Elissa Keenan.
"Led by the wonderful team at MidCoast Council, this achievement highlights the region’s commitment to adhering to global best practice sustainable tourism.
“Alongside achieving ECO Destination Certification, the region has actively supported local operators to achieve business certification or to complete our pre-certification benchmarking tool, the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard,” Ms Keenan said.
Support for the certification program was also provided from WWFAustralia's Australian Wildlife and Nature Recovery Fund.
Following the Black Summer bushfires, WWFAustralia partnered with Ecotourism Australia to help 11 bushfire-affected regions build back better through ecotourism.
“Our ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia, highlights our continued commitment and progress towards a more sustainable tourism industry, while creating more attractive experiences for locals and visitors,” said Mayor Claire Pontin.
MidCoast Council has implemented a wide range of sustainability initiatives including developing a Climate Action Strategy to achieve Net Zero targets by 2040, installing over 200kW of solar panels across 10 public buildings, holding water resilience workshops, and replacing printed visitor information booklets with QR
codes that link to interactive online guides.
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Acting CEO Karen Jones said, “Destination NSW congratulates Barrington Coast on achieving ECO Destination Certification — an achievement that reflects the region’s deep commitment to sustainability across environmental, cultural, and socio-economic dimensions.
"By embracing global best practices, Barrington Coast is not only protecting its extraordinary natural landscapes but also strengthening local businesses’ role in sustainable tourism.
"This milestone reinforces the region’s position as a premier destination for nature-based experiences in NSW, and Destination NSW is proud to support its ongoing
efforts to safeguard these assets for future generations."
ECO Destination Certification at the Ecotourism level assesses a region on more than 90 criteria across eight sections including Destination Management, Environment and Climate, Culture and Tradition, and Social Wellbeing.
By achieving ECO Destination Certification,
Report slams bulk-billing access
INDEPENDENT candidate for Lyne Jeremy Miller says he is “shocked but not surprised” at a January report revealing no bulk billing medical centres in the Lyne electorate.
On 13 January 2025, Cleanbill released its third annual “Blue Report”, providing nationwide and state-by-state insights into GP billing arrangements across multiple years.
The report’s findings focus on the electorates with
the largest increases and decreases in bulk billing and out-of-pocket costs since the start of 2023, as well as those which no longer have any bulk billing clinics.
Lyne was listed as one of ten federal electorates where there are no bulk billing medical centres.
“While some electorates have gained bulk billing clinics since 2023, the vast majority (86.7 percent) lost them,” the report states.
“And there were significant drops in bulk billing in some electorates over the course of just the last two years, with 15 electorates (state and federal) now containing no available, bulk billing GP clinics.
“The story is much the same with out-of-pocket costs: some electorates saw decreases, but the vast majority of electorates showed increases in out-ofpocket costs, some by as much
as 25 percent of the average fee at the start of 2023.
“With bulk billing rates and out-of-pocket costs varying so greatly from electorate to electorate, it’s critically important that Australians have easy access to availability and pricing information for every clinic around them.”
Jeremy Miller, who will run as an independent in the upcoming federal election, said locals across Lyne were
raising the issue regularly.
“We’re in the middle of a cost-of-living crisis and local people can’t access the bulkbilled healthcare that they need.
“It should be a right for all of us to have affordable access to see a doctor that we know.
“People are delaying going to the doctor because they can’t afford it and that’s a real risk to their health.”
If elected, Mr Miller pledged to push for
the Barrington Coast joins a growing network of certified destinations in New South Wales - Bellingen Shire, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast and Coffs Harbour.
The Barrington Coast has 191km of pristine coastline; 58 national parks, nature reserves and conservation areas; 63 state forests; eight designated Aboriginal Places; and 38 rivers.
“immediate action and real solutions”.
“People need relief now, not more talk from politicians,” he said.
“We have a pilot program in our area that is getting doctors and nurses to stay in our community long term.
“That’s not the whole solution, but it’s a start.
“These are the practical, low-cost solutions that we need.
“I’ll fight for funding to expand that program through our region.“
q Gloucester Tops circuit walk in the Barrington Tops National Park.
Men’s Shed turns ten
By Thomas O’KEEFE
GENTLEMEN of the Tea Gardens Men’s Shed celebrated their institution’s tenth anniversary on Sunday 2 February, marking a decade of camaraderie and helping the local community.
“The work to set up the shed was an initiative of the Lions Club, and Ian Robertson was tireless in his efforts to get the Shed going on the old tip site,” Men’s Shed President Ken Hill told NOTA.
“Back then, the gents used to meet behind the former Tourist Information Centre in Tea Gardens, then near the Bowling Club; they had 15 members by the time the Men’s Shed formally began in 2015.”
Today, sited at the old tip near the Tea Gardens RFS station, the Men’s Shed has 37 members, with a pre-COVID high of 50.
“We have enjoyed support from MidCoast Council, and Tea Gardens Country Club has been giving the Men's Shed a grant to cover the lease for the site for the last decade or so,” Secretary Kevin Thomas explained.
“We're a communitybased not-for-profit organisation providing a safe and friendly environment for guys to get together for social interaction and to undertake both personal and Shed projects.
“People can come here to increase their skills and knowledge with all sorts of
tools and machines like the laser engraver and photo printer, learn more about men's health, enjoy the cards room, barbeque, internet, and walk away having met a dozen or so new people.”
The Tea Gardens Men’s Shed has completed 1098 community projects around town over the last ten years.
Notable undertakings include providing Santa's sleigh for Christmas celebrations, the tree guards along Marine Drive, tree information structures along Sanderling Avenue and the welcome signs near the skate park, and the giant model drogher at the Tea Gardens Hotel.
They have also helped build household mobility
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ramps, and on Thursdays will welcome visitors from Peter Sinclair Gardens for some social interaction.
“We do not take any work off local tradies, and ask people with projects if they have contacted a tradie before we take it on,” Kevin added.
“There is no age limit to joiners, and we take safety very seriously, helping members with PPE and having them be inducted with every machine they seek to use.”
The Men’s Shed is planning an Open Day for the last Thursday in February from 10am, with regular hours being Monday to Thursday from 8:30am to 12 noon.
More information about the upcoming Open Day can be found by dropping in or calling 7228-9826.
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q Tea Gardens Men’s Shed members.
q Many of the current Men’s Shed members in front of their hub of productivity.
q The tree guards along Marine Drive, Tea Gardens were built by the Men’s Shed.
q An electric tricycle that members are assembling for a less-mobile local.
A passion for plants
By Thomas O’KEEFE
HERBALIST
Debbie Mutton was the first guest speaker of the year at the PindimarBundabah Community Association Hall on Saturday 16 February.
“My recently passed Mum was a real earth-woman and
a wonderful home-maker, so thanks to her I have a love of gardening, flowers and the power of natural ingredients,” Debbie told the gathered crowd.
Debbie first took an active interest in herbalism some decades ago.
When she became a mother she led her kids on a low-sugar diet, everconscious of what they put into their bodies.
“Peppermint for tummies, vitamin C and aged garlic, echinacea for colds, and the benefits of herbal tea are quite amazing,” Debbie said.
“Trying to decrease
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my family's reliance upon pharmaceutical products, I would seek my own remedies.”
Thirty years later, the internet brought a wellspring of inspiration with websites and YouTube videos, and Debbie hunted herbalist books in second-hand shops.
“Herbalism is not a leftfield thing at all for me,” she said.
“I’m new to it, but it’s also a continuation of stuff I've done all my life.”
A recent retirement facilitated more time to focus on her passion.
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garden proved hard work, the herbs were growing, including some useful companion plants her sister had planted when they moved into Bundabah.
“I negotiated a corner of the shed, found a work table at the tip shop, recycled jars galore, and built the beginnings of an apothecary.
“I had to get creative with my tools, sanitise the tins, recycle jars, and even got lucky with a few finds at Vinnies, like the press and pot that let me extract as much as is possible from the herbs.”
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Debbie speaks at the PBCA Hall meeting.
q One of Debbie’s many tinctures.
Meals On Wheels upgrades
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MEALS On Wheels
volunteers and staff have celebrated the finalisation of long-awaited upgrades to their facilities at the Community Centre on Booner Street, Hawks Nest.
The new installations, which have come alongside
other additions delivered to the Community Centre, are fully operational and include a walk-in freezer and a labour-saving pot washer.
The additions have allowed the service to clean-out old appliances, freeing up existing rooms to be used by several other
q Derek and the new, eponymous pot washer.
clubs and groups.
Derek Pont has also taken over from long-time former President Dan Holmes, who has stepped down after ten years of service.
still runs out of Hawks Nest, prepared by local volunteers and professional cooks, delivered by our amazing volunteer drivers,” Derek told News Of The Area.
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“The menu is broad, updated every month, but a lot of people like the classics, such as roast beef or pork, lasagnes, and the fish or veggie meals.”
The new walk-in freezer to wash all the pots - it was so time-consuming,” said volunteer, Kim*.
Hawks Nest Meals On Wheels covers Karuah, North Arm Cove, Pindimar, Hawks Nest, Tea Gardens,
meat, and rather than massproducing, everything here is lovingly prepared by local men and women who come in to volunteer at the Hawks Nest Centre,” Derek said.
“Many people are not
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Weather scuppering maintenance efforts
WITH more than 2000 hectares of public space to mow, current weather conditions are proving challenging for MidCoast Council’s mowing crews.
The recent heat and rain have resulted in constant grass growth across sporting fields, parks reserves and cemeteries.
Around 1500ha is made up of parks, community use and foreshore reserves and these are on a 21-day
mowing cycle.
MidCoast Council’s Director of Liveable Communities Paul De Szell said crews were doing their absolute best to keep on top of maintenance.
“We look after and maintain 34 cemeteries across the MidCoast region,” he said.
“Add in sports fields, reserves and other open and public spaces on top of that.
“We understand there
is some frustration within the community, but crews are doing their best to keep on top of maintenance.
“We ask the community for understanding and patience as staff try and get through the backlog of work.”
Learn more about the open spaces Council manages at https://www. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ Community/Sport-andrecreation
Nerong sign destroyed
By Thomas O’KEEFE
NERONG’S entry sign has been destroyed after almost continual vandalism since it was first installed in August 2023.
Originally erected by the Nerong Progress Association (NPA), the large sign was located at the turnoff into Whimbrel Drive and was funded by various community activities.
It was strategically placed so that all who entered or exited Nerong from the Pacific Highway could stay informed of upcoming events in an area
of poor mobile reception.
The Bulahdelah Men’s Shed had originally constructed the wooden frame and legs, and the sign itself was generously donated by Gosford Signs.
Lately however, a string of callous attacks has resulted in the sign being vandalised, stolen and now destroyed.
One of the three original support poles has also gone.
“The town sign served all and everyone contributed to it”, a representative of the NPA told News Of The Area.
“We put up seasonal greetings, and everyone
appreciated it being there. for presenting emergency information, such as telling locals when it may not be safe to come in, in case of a bushfire, for example.”
been going on since the sign went up in 2023, but this is not just casual vandalism, the repetitive nature seems nasty and determined.
why someone would want to vandalise a community sign that everyone had a
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
LAST year, small-budget
people who caught his occult-tinged film
That’s given him a huge leg up in promoting his latest film, and an adaptation of a Stephen King short story, The Monkey Spanning two eras, the
tale is of twin brothers (Theo James) and the misfortunes they witness following the appearance of a very creepy children’s toy.
Like his previous efforts Perkins prefers to build tension and atmosphere very slowly, relying on his performer to sell a sense of steadily growing horror.
What mustn't be forgotten, however, is that Perkins is very funny, and though it is midnight black in
tone, there is a good deal of humor amidst the gore.
Gosh, remember Pamela Anderson?
The Last Showgirl makes a compelling case as to why we should.
Coming from writer Kate Gersten and young Gia Coppola (of that film dynasty), Anderson stuns as Shelly, an aging Vegas showgirl whose long tenure in a popular revue is being brought to an end.
Estranged from her daughter, Shelly’s only friends are those who have shared the stage with her.
A heart-breaking portrayal of again and coming to terms with life-choices that never work out the way we dream, this is very much in the vein of 2008’s The Wrestler
Some films are puzzling, and difficult to describe when someone asks the question “What’s it about?”, but leave an undeniable imprint on the soul, having moved you deeply in ways we can not
even understand.
Bird is that kind of a film.
From British Writer/ Director Andrea Arnold and starring newcomer Nkiya Adams alongside Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski, this tale of a struggling adolescent’s strange friendship with a kind but simple man offers a blunt portrayal of lowincome life, along with hope that seemingly has no basis in reality, but lifts the spirit nonetheless.
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hand in making, and all have benefitted from.”
The expensive slide-in letters were stolen, which led to the installation of a perspex screen, but the padlocks and pin that held it secure were soon enough broken.
The NPA removed the remaining letters and used the structure as a billboard to post whole signs, which suffered the same callous fate, often torn down or stolen.
The NSW police force have been informed, and anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800-333-000 or online at crimestoppers. com.au/.
takes a shot at a historical epic in the tale of William Tell Starring Claes Bang in the title role with supporting turns from Connor Swindells and Golshifteh Farahani, along with appearances from legends Johnathon Pryce and Sir Ben Kingsley, this account of the 14th century Swiss folk hero looks very energetic and stylish.
At the very least there are some impressive battle sequences which may salve the disappointment of last year's Gladiator 2
q Council maintains 34 cemeteries across the MidCoast region.
q Nothing remains at the village entry where Nerong’s sign once stood.
q Happy seasonal signs were torn down for no apparent reason.
q The sign on its last legs before vandals finished it off.
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It’s tricky to survive
MY first trip by air was with Butler Airways on a Douglas DC3 from Mascot to Burren Junction.
A tail dragger aircraft of WW2 vintage to a bush, gravel surfaced airstrip.
I loved it.
Many years later I obtained a private pilot’s license at Tamworth after doing the bookwork part with an instructor at Taree.
The freedom obtained when piloting a plane from a regional airport is still something I cherish at this late time of life.
From the Mayor’s desk
By Claire PONTIN Mayor, MidCoast Council
COUNCILLORS are back from their summer break, and we’ve kicked the year off with a very busy Ordinary Council meeting.
Work now starts with our planning
As I fly overseas for another fishing trip this week, I’m reminded how lucky we are to be living in the regions and how important it is for our lifestyle to be connected by air.
I’m continually reminded that owning and operating an airline is indeed a “tricky business”.
I fondly remember East West Airlines flights from Tamworth.
In my time it was the only airline in Australia to own its own planes - the others only leased their aircraft.
Tamair owned and operated cigar shaped prop planes known as the Cessna 404s and had a training wing (please excuse the pun) which is where I learnt to fly.
British Aerospace had a commercial pilots’ school there, and at any one time could have up to 40 planes in the air, many piloted by students from overseas.
So, what happened to these businesses which are no longer visible today? Tricky indeed.
Who still remembers these airlines that were well regarded in their day but didn’t survive the business rigours confronting
for the next financial year.
Our Draft Community Strategic Plan as well as an asset and a service level survey are currently out for public comment.
Please tell us what you think, as these are both designed to guide our planning for next year.
As you can imagine, our key roleonce again - is to find some more money to put onto the roads.
We have been tightening our belts with our non-road budgets for the last few years, but this only leads to small incremental monetary gains.
This year we may need to consider reducing our discretionary services.
Many of our services are required by
On theCouch
DEAR Jasminda,
WHEN I go out with my friends for dinner, it is always agreed that we will share meals and share costs.
The problem is I'm a very slow eater, I'm vegetarian, and I don't drink.
I end up paying top dollar for cocktails, bottles of wine, and multiple meat dishes, when all I've had is a salad and soda water.
Helena R.
Dear Helena,
WOW, you sound like a lot of fun to be around.
I think it's impressive that you still get invited out.
Do you scowl across the table and hand send links to greenhouse gas articles as the beef massaman arrives?
Do you hand out Dry July pamphlets and news articles about the importance of mindful chewing?
Going out to dinner is all about participating in the deadly sin of gluttony.
You can't say you've been out to dinner with a group of friends unless you've had to
regional airlines?
Impulse airlines from Newcastle flew Beech 1900s.
The company ended up as part of Jetstar.
TAA became Australian Airlines in the 80s and was eventually merged with Qantas.
Tamair later became Eastern Airlines and went on to become part of Qantas Link, now a regional carrier and our most recognised and successful airline in regional Australia.
Then there was Bonza which was short lived due to their aircraft being repossessed and moved overseas.
Australia’s regional airline industry has
legislation, so we will be concentrating on areas that will impact residents the least.
I have heard some recent complaints that our roads staff just don’t know how to do their job.
I find it sad that people want to blame staff.
We have many very skilled and dedicated staff who do a wonderful job with the limited funds we Councillors provide to them – and in the face of ongoing criticism.
Staff know they need larger budgets for the roads, and they know exactly how they would spend this to improve our roads network.
Much of this is set out in our comprehensive Roads Strategy.
Urging caution on Council survey
DEAR News Of
REGARDING MidCoast Council’s “Have your say” on assets and services survey, readers and ratepayers should be cautious.
Choosing to maintain everything to
“Good” standard would seem to require a 46.6 percent increase to rates, while choosing a “Satisfactory” standard results in a rate increase of 15.7 percent.
Is this what people want?
Is this what ratepayers can afford? The survey appears binary in nature
since to the question of what should Council spend, the options per asset category are “more” or “less” – there is no “about the same”. There have been recent cases of large rate increases to be sought via IPART in Manly and North Sydney, which this week opted for an 87
undo the top button of your jeans, you've sworn off food for a month, you've downed an espresso martini even though you're a tea drinker, and you've tried to split a bill when basic calculations have taken on the complexity of quantum physics.
Economically, and for the enjoyment of those around you, I feel as though you need a new friend group.
Perhaps you could put some search terms in social media.
How about the Non-Alcoholic-Fatty-Liver Support and Social group?
Proselytising Vegans on a Budget?
The Mindful Eating and Stress Management Group?
I'm sure a boost in membership from two would make them very happy.
Alternatively, have you considered that you could still have cost parity with some more exciting menu choices?
Salad and Soda Water?
Stop being a martyr.
Spend up big on mocktails, order two mains - the three cheese and mushroom pizza that will give everyone your friends stomach pains and some nachos with chilli guac, which is sure to be a mouth and eyewatering choice.
Then get a couple of desserts and enjoy the looks on your friends' faces with the interminable wait while you slowly mull over each sparrow-like peck of your food.
I doubt you'll ever have to suffer from a shared bill again.
Carpe diem, Jasminda
proven to be a highly risky business and is littered with financial failuresthe same outcome now being faced by REX.
This is really disappointing due to the fact that Australia has huge distances to be covered and air transport is the logical way.
Just look at Ansett’s failures even though they were bigger and stronger than many of those mentioned.
The problem could be that passenger numbers were not enough to provide financial certainty.
It could also be that airlines are just tricky and risky businesses.
Unfortunately, we Councillors have not been able to provide the necessary funds at the same time as maintaining all our existing services at their current levels. Unfortunately, we have over 3,600kms of road and a comparatively small Rates base to fund our work.
The money does not go far enough.
We have measures in place to increase efficiency and cut out any wasted spending, but again this only provides incremental gains.
There is no magic bullet, but we will continue to seek out innovative ideas and endeavor to find acceptable solutions to this dilemma.
percent rate increase, despite community disquiet.
Hopefully MidCoast doesn’t try that on!
Yours faithfully, Ian CURDIE, Hawks Nest.
READING by Lynne Miles: Psalm 103: 13
COMPASSIONATE - "Just as a father has compassion on his children so the Lord has compassion on them that fear Him."
The Area,
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf SPORTS
By Dianne BOWES
THERE was a good field of 35 on Saturday for the Ladies 18 hole round, with visitors from Toukley, Newcastle and Forster Tuncurry Golf Clubs joining our regular players. Just one shot separated the top 2 ladies, with Sue Campton on 37 edging out Sue Hair for the honours today. Dawn Wiggins was happy with her chip in on the 10th, a great start to her round.
Results: Saturday 8/2/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Event
A Grade Winners: 1st Antje Basson 35; 2nd Maxine Mitchell 31 C/B; 3rd Annie Benton 31 C/B
B Grade Winners: 1st Sue Campton on 37 (best score of the day); 2nd Sue Hair 36; 3rd Roma Bernardin 33
Place Getters (31 C/B29 C/B): Cheryl Rose, Janet Moore, Deb Gardner, Helen Haynes, Sari McDonald, Di Davis, Kathy McKinnon (Toukley GC), Dianne Bott, Pauline Barham
Tuesday’s round was the February Monthly Medal, and despite the forecast of
thunderstorms and rain, conditions remained dry. It was great to see 50 players teeing off in this event, which isn’t everyone’s favourite as it’s a stroke round where every shot counts – no pickups or wipes! The suspense in the clubhouse must have been agonizing for Shaz Carter, who sat well clear at the top of the leaderboard. But it was Jo Collins, the last player home, who snatched the win on a countback with 69 C/B. There were just 3 chip ins today, from Sue Kovacs on the 6th, Shaz Carter on the 9th, and Di Rumble-Dickson on the 18th.
Results: Tuesday 11/2/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stroke/ Monthly Medal Event
A Grade Winners: 1st
Suellen Barker on 72 C/B; 2nd Jo Buttrey 72 (Medal Winner); 3rd Kathy Griffiths 73 C/B
B Grade Winners: 1st
Jo Collins on 69 C/B (best score of the day); 2nd Sharon Carter 69; 3rd Angela Clipperton 73 C/B
C Grade Winners: 1st Liz Edmonds 72; 2nd Robyn Wade 73; 3rd Elizabeth
Patrick 74
Place Getters (73-77 C/B): Annie Benton, Cheryl Rose. Helena Wilton, Fran Henderson, June Biddle, Deb Matheson, Denise Sainty, Ann Syme, Marcia Smith, Di Rumble-Dickson, Di Smith, Sue Kovacs and Sharon Barwick
Gross Winners: A Grade: Suellen Barker 84; B Grade:
Sharon Carter 97; C Grade: Liz Edmonds 111 Lady Veterans 9 Hole Stableford
Only 5 starters today: 1st Ann O’Brien 14; 2nd Kate Brown 12; 3rd Pam Gibbs 8
A fantastic field of 60 Lady Vets played in Thursday’s 9 hole round in very pleasant conditions. It was great to welcome Robyn
Wade to her first Lady Vets game, and to see Jeanette Kemp, Judy Benson and Deb Dummett back today. Helena Wilton had a lovely round, finishing with 31 nett, with June London not far off on 34 nett. Di Bowes scored the only chip in today from off the back of the green on the 6th hole.
Results: Thursday
13/2/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole Event 1st: Janet Olsen on -12; 2nd Helena Wilton -6; 3rd Marcia Smith -1; 4th Di Lindstrom 0; 5th Colleen Inskip 1; 6th Janet Moore 3 NTP Hole 3: Division 1 Trish Sattler; Div 2 Di Bowes; Div 3 Heather McGuinn NTP Hole 16: Division 1 Jo Buttrey; Div 2 Helena Wilton; Div 3 Rhonda Dorman
Well played everyone!
The Hawks Nest Lady Golfers were sad to hear of the passing of Lynn Blake, one of our beloved Golden Girls, at the age of 89. Lynn is remembered as a kind, gentle and creative lady who loved her golf. She was a very active woman, who until a few years ago would regularly compete in the 18 hole events. Lynn played beautiful golf, always walking the course and offering kind words of encouragement to newer players as a way of sharing her experience. We extend our sincere condolences to Lynn’s family and friendsshe will be sadly missed. On a happier note, more than 30 Hawks Nest Lady golfers recently joined our recent Club Captain, Jo Buttrey, to help her celebrate a milestone birthday. There was a lot of love and laughter in the room at this golfers’ get together, showing the enduring friendships that are made through belonging to a sports club like Hawks Nest. Happy Birthday, Jo!
Tea Gardens Men’s Bowling Club News
12 FEBRUARY.
Today’s bowls were sponsored by Purcell and Mount Solicitors.
The number of bowlers today was 46, including 4 visitors. Both surfaces were used.
Overall winners with a score of 37 were Scott Fitzalan, Ron Webster, and
Terry Munright. The morning winners were decided by the highest winning score of 16 and the winners were Rob Young, Dave Garcia, and Dave Perry.
The afternoon winners were decided by the highest winning margin of 29 and the winners were Ron Green, Dennis Ashbridge and Geoffrey
Muggleton. Garden Eatery Voucher was won by Rob Young. Thanks to the Garden Eatery for sponsoring this voucher.
15/16 Feb
The Open Pennant season started this weekend with a doubleheader to avoid the Easter and Anzac Day breaks later in the competition.
Grade 5 and 6 played at home on Saturday and they both played away on Sunday It was a great start for the First National Dolphins with two great wins in the Saturday matches.
Grade 5 defeated Lambton Green 68-62 to claim 9 competition points and Grade 6 defeated Hexham 78-53. They claimed 9.5 competition
points. Sunday's results were not as good; however, the First National Dolphins Grade 5 side recorded another good win over Hexham winning comfortably 83-48 and claiming 9 match points.
Grade 6 were defeated by a hot Mayfield West Blue side going down 31-82. After the two weekend
rounds, Grade 5 lead their section and Grade 6 are equal second. In other news. New Selector / Committee Member.
Please note Dave Garcia has nominated and been accepted as a new member of the Committee and has also joined the Pennants selection panel.
q Monthly Medalists Jo Collins, Jo Buttrey and Liz Edmonds.
q Saturday's winner Sue Campton.
q Golfing friends celebrating Jo Buttrey 's special birthday.
By John SLATER
Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts
By John EDWARDS
13 FEBRUARY.
Winners, due to a great double hitting display by Clint, were Clint Harris and
John Edwards. Runners up: Geoff Smith and Matthew Peirson.
Ladies highest score: Marion Smith - 134.
Men’s highest score: Gene
McKenzie - 138.
Darts are on every Thursday night, everyone is welcome to play.
By Len Gough
q Winners: Clint Harris and John Edwards. Runners up: Geoff
Myall Coast Vets Hawks Nest Vets
11/02/2025.
HN VETS Stableford
Front Nine Nett Scores
1st Robert Ziehike 21
2nd Glenn Bynes 20
3rd Ron Stewart 19
Balls down to 16
Back Nine Nett Scores
1st David Hipkins 18c/b
2nd Gregory Weeks 18
3rd Noel Quince 17c/b
Balls down to 16
Nearest To Pin
3rd John McKenzie
5th Ron Stewart
10th Keith Harrap (Birdie)
16th Ross Weightman
Club Championships
Competition.
Sandra managed to get 1 of her bowls there thus giving them 6 points this end, now they were just losing by 3 shots 15 v 12.
Gay's team seemed a bit "shaken" following this, Sandra's were inspired. Eight ends left to bowl; each team won four ends Gay's managing to hang on to their 3 point lead winning this Final 20 v 17.
Great bowling by all competitors, the spectators thoroughly enjoyed watching this
Social bowls played 2 games of 3 bowls Pairs and a game of 2 bowls Triples all 18 ends, Jan Coomer a "Swinger Lead" in the Triples game.
Results as follows:
A win to Lyn Nightingale and Judy McGavock 14 v Precy Swaddling and Carolyn Fredericks 13.
Jan, Jo Plummer and Karen Green 19 v Jan, Dot Dallas and Bette Saillard 13 and finally Jane Uff and Dawn Jones defeated Vicki McMillan and Jean Glover 22 v 11.
The winners on the day winning with the lowest
score were Lyn and Judy.
Thursday 13 February: Format for play 3 games of 3 bowls Triples, Jean Glover "Swinger Lead" and a game of four bowls Pairs all 12 ends.
A very close contest between Vicki McMillan, Lynda Richards and Gay Pezet v Sue Morris, Lyn Nightingale and Robyn Webster, Gay's ladies winning 10 v 8.
In the Pairs game the score was close up until the 6th end, Ingrid Luck and Bev Harrington 11 v Bev Dunn and Judi Polak 7, Ingrid and Bev won the next 6 ends claiming victory 24
By Tony SMITH
13/02/2025. 18 HOLE Stableford.
A Grade.
1. Bill Kerr 40
2. Peter Gurney 38
3. Philip Catlin 37 c/b
4. Ronald Wright 37 B Grade.
1. John Reynolds 38 2. Terry Hulme 36 3. Breton Gibbs 35 c/b 4. Erik Berger 35 C Grade. 1. Mike Forte 38
v 7. Not entirely sure how to report on the next game
Deb Gardner, Deyonne Page and Bette Saillard won 11 out of the 12 ends bowled, it actually took 9 ends before Dorothy Thompson, Kris McDonald and Dale Winter scored, naturally the winners were Bette's team 18 v 3.
A good win for Jean, Maryanne Cuss and Karen Green 16 v Jean, Maureen Campbell and Sandra Leisemann 7.
The winners on the day winning with the lowest score were Vicki, Lynda and Gay.
Following a Special Meeting of TGWBC members it has been approved by a majority of votes to allow
2. Keith Hudson 36 3. Tony McClure 33 c/b 4. Dave Thompson 33
NTP. A B C
3rd. Kerr, Bill Quince, Noel
5th See, Peter Hopkins, William 10th Clifton, Neil 16th Carter, Graham Thompson, Dave Balls to. A 31 c/b B 28 c/b C 28 c/b 2BBB Stableford.
1. Peter Gurney & Bill Kerr 47
2. Terry Hulme & Dave Thompson 45
3. William Hopkins & Erik Berger 44
4. Noel Quince & Kenneth Hudson 43 c/b
TGMBC members to bowl with us on a Thursday, for a trial period of 6 months.
Format for bowls will be as before 12 ends.
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 20
q Runners Up Fours Championship Dawn May, Ingrid Luck, Deyone Page and Sandra Leisemann with the winners Gay Pezet, Bev Harrington, Maynie Roberts and Jeanette Emmett.
Smith and Matthew Peirson.
q Ladies highest score Marion Smith men’s high score Gene McKenzie.
q Ladies highest score Marion Smith.
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MAY: OUR MAN IN ITALY
SBS, 7.30pm
An incredible career has seen James May (pictured) travel the world with Top Gear and The Grand Tour, but now he’s flying solo for an Italian sojourn in search of ‘la dolce vita’. Italy is one of the presenter’s favourite countries and he’s keen to see as much of its culture, food, industry and sport as possible, from the sparkling waters of the Amalfi Coast to the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites. May begins his travelogue tonight in the sunny Sicilian capital of Palermo, where he discovers centuries of history carved into the city’s architectural landscape and soaks up life’s simple pleasures.
FRIDAY, February 21
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10.15 Optics. (Mls, R)
10.45 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
11.15 ABC Late News.
11.30 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R)
12.15 Grand Designs. (R)
1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
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SUNDAY
MATLOCK
TEN, 8.30pm
This week, Matlock draws inspiration from the excellent Netflix comedy
A Man on the Inside, which sees Ted Danson go undercover as a private eye in an aged care home. While not going to the same lengths in the name of espionage, “Crash Helmets On” sees legal eagles Matty (Kathy Bates) and Sarah (Leah Lewis, pictured) bond after posing as family members to gather intel about the goings on at Tranquil Pines, an assisted living facility being defended against claims of negligence by the Jacobson-Moore team. But when Sarah opens up about her childhood and real-life grandmother, Matty once again risks getting too close to a colleague and endangering her secret sabotage mission.
MONDAY
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SEVEN, 9.10pm
It’s a story every TV producer dreams of: four years after legal drama called it quits in 2019, the series became the moststreamed show of 2023 (even beating Bluey).
Whatever the reason for its belated surge in popularity (though razor-sharp writing, racy office romances and curiosity about Meghan Markle’s acting talents come to mind), creator Aaron Korsh can only hope lightning strikes twice with this West Coast spin-off. It follows former New York federal prosecutor Ted Black (Arrow’s Stephen Amell, pictured), whose fresh start as an entertainment lawyer isn’t going to plan – his Black Lane firm is in dire straits and he’s not at all keen on the only way to save it from ruin.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (Premiere, Ml)
8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (R)
9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Bonn. (Msv)
11.45 Sisi. (MA15+s, R) 2.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R) 3.30 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile travels in Canada.
8.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017, PGa, R) After meeting a wealthy playwright, entrepreneur PT Barnum sets out to create a wax museum and circus. Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron. 10.40 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.10 Australian Idol. (PGl, R)
12.50 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals: The New Wild. (PG)
8.40 MOVIE: The Hitman’s Bodyguard. (2017, MA15+alv, R) A bodyguard protects the life of a hit man. Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson.
11.05 MOVIE: No Sudden Move. (2021, MA15+lv)
1.00 Getaway. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune UK. Contestants compete to solve word puzzles in order to win cash and prizes determined by The Wheel. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Julianne Moore, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Paapa Essiedu and Olivia Dean. 10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping.
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6.00 Australian Story: Heartfelt –Colin Clausen And Laura Aisbett. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Kangaroo Island, South Australia. (PG, R) Paul West visits Kangaroo Island.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) The team rallies round Selwyn.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) The badly beaten body of a homeless veteran is found on the streets of central Newcastle.
10.05 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) Dale hosts a lavish birthday party. 10.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.15 Chopped Junior. (Return) 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.30 Dragon Ball Super. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.10 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 10.00 The World From Above. (R) 11.05 Ageless Gardens. (Md, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. H’lights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 4.35 Wonders Of Scotland. (PGa, R) 5.30 The Graveyard Of Truk Lagoon.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Woodland Restoration.
8.25 Scotland The New Wild. (PG)
9.25 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG, R)
10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
11.30 Home Jacking. (MA15+av)
1.15 The Man Who Died. (Mals, R)
3.00 Love Your Garden. (R)
3.55 Employable Me (USA) (Mal, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race.
9.15 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, Mv, R) A former secret agent is once again hunted by the agency that created him. Matt Damon, Julia Stiles. 11.35 Motorway Patrol. (PGa)
12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.05 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Horse Racing.
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)
8.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, Madls, R) A musician helps a young singer. Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper.
11.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (Mad, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
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6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter help Australians renovate or find a new home. 8.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 9.30 Matlock. (PGl, R) Matty helps Olympia with her cousin’s wrongful dismissal case. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A man is crushed by a crane. 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Mlm, R) 1.00 Home Shopping.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 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 Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. (Final, R) 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure. (PGn, R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.05 This Is Going To Be Big. (PG, R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG)
8.30 The Newsreader. (Mal) Rob makes a controversial comment on air when discussing apartheid sports boycotts.
9.25 Love Me. (Ml) Glen, Clara and Aaron find themselves alone.
10.20 MOVIE: Sunday Too Far Away. (1975, Mlv, R)
11.50 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+as, R)
12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Speechless. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.05 Late Programs.
6am The Last Wave. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 9.15 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 11.20 But I’m A Cheerleader. (1999, M) 12.55pm Blue Jean. (2022, M) 2.45 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 4.50 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 6.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 8.35 L.A. Confidential. (1997, MA15+) 11.00 Getaway Of Love. (2015, MA15+, Italian) 12.40am Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Powerchair Football. (R) 1.00 Motorcycle Racing. Australian Superbike Championship. Round 1. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU European Championships. Highlights. 4.30 Beyond The Pitch. (R) 4.40 Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master. (PG, R) 5.30 The Master Of Submarines.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. (Premiere)
8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (Premiere)
9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ma, R)
10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. (R) 11.15 Death Of An Icon: Marilyn Monroe. (Mads, R)
12.15 Nadia: A Stolen Life. (Malv, R)
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2.20 Ten Year Old Tom. 2.50 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise. 10.20 Hudson & Rex. Midnight The X-Files. 3.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Front Up. 11.10 Figure Skating. 1.30pm Jeopardy! 3.35 ABC World News Tonight. 4.05 PBS Washington Week. 4.30 Queer Sports. 5.45 Domino Masters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 10.10 WWE Legends. 11.45 Hoarders. 12.40am The X-Files. 4.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
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6am Morning Programs. 3pm Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Doorslammer. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Sydney 500. Qualifying and support races. 6.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Sydney 500. Pre-race and race. 7.00 Storage Wars. (Return) 7.30 MOVIE: Taken 3. (2014, M) 9.45 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 10.45
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (PG)
8.40 The Hunters: Beaumont Children Mystery. (Mav) A look at the Beaumont children’s disappearance. 10.10 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio And Lees Mystery. (Mdlv, R)
12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Highlights.
1.10 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
1.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.40 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.30 Sing St Patrick. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
6am Much Ado About Nothing. Continued. (1993, PG) 7.05 Tourism. (2017) 8.35 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.15 Dance First. (2023) 12.15pm Radioactive. (2019, M) 2.20 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 4.20 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 6.20 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.30 In The Heat Of The Night. (1967, M) 10.35 Hidden Away. (2020, M, Italian) 12.45am Long Story Short. (2021, M) 2.30 Late Programs.
2.30 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm The Nanny. 1.00 Motor Racing. ABB FIA Formula E World C’ship. 2.10 Motor Racing. ABB FIA Formula E World C’ship. 3.20 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 4.20 Young Sheldon. 5.20 MOVIE: Space Jam. (1996) 7.00 Basketball. WNBL Playoffs. Second semi-final series. Perth Lynx v Townsville Fire. 9.00 MOVIE: She’s The Man. (2006, PG) 11.05 MOVIE: The Hustle. (2019, M) 1am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls)
8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.30 9News Late.
10.00 See No Evil: Austin Serial Bomber. (MA15+av)
11.00 The First 48. (MA15+v)
11.50 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. (PGa, R) 12.50 Destination WA. (R) 1.20 Talking Honey. (PGa) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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8.30 MOVIE: Rambo 3. (1988, M) 10.30 The Closer. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 1pm MOVIE: Mr. Peabody & Sherman. (2014, PG) 2.45 Children’s Programs. 3.00 Young Sheldon. 3.30 Basketball. WNBL Playoffs. First semi-final series. Bendigo Spirit v Sydney. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016, M) 10.35 Gotham. 12.35am Arrow. 2.30 Young Sheldon. 3.00 Beyblade X. 4.00 Late Programs.
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MONDAY, February 24
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo. (Premiere, PG)
8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve. (PG)
9.35 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGa, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Wisting. (Malv)
12.45 A French Case. (Mas, R)
2.45 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (MA15+a, R)
3.40 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.10 Suits L.A. (Premiere, Ma)
A former New York prosecutor opens a Los Angeles law firm that specialises in criminal and entertainment law.
10.10 St. Denis Medical. (M) Joyce is smitten by a burly prison guard.
11.10 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGas)
12.10 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am Kung Fu Yoga. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.00 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 9.10 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 11.10 Baby Done. (2020, M) 12.50pm Hidden Away. (2020, M, Italian) 3.00 Tourism.
TUESDAY, February 25
4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R)
8.35 Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Prisoner. (MA15+av)
12.10 Fargo. (Malv, R)
1.55 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
3.00 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, 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) Cash and Remi’s tension continues.
8.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Lee Mack hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions.
9.00 The Hunting Party. (M) The team searches for Dr Ezekiel Malak, a hospital psychiatrist turned deranged killer.
10.00 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec enters the world of K-pop fandom.
12.00 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
9.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mv) 10.10 To Be Advised.
11.10 9News Late.
11.40 First On Scene. (Mav, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Hello SA. (PG)
(Mls)
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WEDNESDAY, February 26
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Lord Lucan. (M)
8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. (Premiere) A real-life trial is restaged in front of two juries.
9.30 Rogue Heroes. (Return)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Pagan Peak. (MA15+av)
12.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Mav, R)
3.25 Employable Me (UK) (Mals, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am A Handful
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 Ludwig. (Ma) A cryptic late night call from Holly sees Lucy lured into danger. 9.45 How To Poison Your Husband. (Ma) Details the shocking crimes of Heather Mook.
11.15 Breathtaking. (Mal)
12.15 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mas) 9.00 Big Miracles. (Mam) 10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mam, R) 11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Your Next Cruise. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Return, PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 Elsbeth. (Mv) After one of New York’s most sought-after plastic surgeons is found dead, Elsbeth has her eye on the victim’s former boss. 9.30 NCIS:
THURSDAY,
February 27
In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG)
8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (PG)
9.30 Boiling Point. (Premiere)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Golden Boy. (Mlns)
11.55 Blackport. (MA15+s, R)
1.50 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
2.55 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Of Dust. Continued. (1988, PG) 8.05 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 10.15 Miss Marx. (2020, M) 12.15pm Shaft. (1971, M) 2.10 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 4.00 The Movie Show. 4.30 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 6.50 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.30 Dog Day Afternoon. (1975, M) 10.55 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 1.05am Joe. (2013, MA15+) 3.15 Late Programs. 6am A Hero. Continued. (2021, PG, Farsi) 8.00 8 1/2. (1963, PG, Italian) 10.30 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. (1974, M) 12.35pm Manon Des Sources. (1986, M, French) 2.40 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 4.50 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, MA15+) 11.00 Silverado. (1985, M) 1.25am Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Abigail is shaken by a lack of trust. 8.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018, PGs, R) A young woman prepares to reopen her family hotel, while learning more about the life of her late mother. Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep.
10.50 To Be Advised.
12.30 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
Of The Area
Club Championships
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 11 February
The final of the Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club Championship Fours was played by Jeanette Emmett, Maynie Roberts, Bev Harrington and Gay Pezet v Dawn May, Ingrid Luck, Deyonne Page and Sandra Leisemann.
Gay's team started strongly on the 4th end the score was 7 to nil, by the 12th end they had increased their lead to 9 shots, 15 v 6.
Things changed from here on Deyonne with her second bowl did a drive, picked up the Jack, her bowl went with it and the Jack landed where her team mates had left 4 bowls, now with so many bowls in front a very difficult situation for the Skips to draw in.
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q Runners Up Fours Championship Dawn May, Ingrid Luck, Deyone Page and Sandra Leisemann with the winners Gay Pezet, Bev Harrington, Maynie Roberts and Jeanette Emmett.