ARTISTIC talent from across the country was celebrated at the official opening of the second biennial Anderson Art Award (AAA) at The Gallery in Tea Gardens on Saturday 12 April.
The venue, which is home to the artists known as Galleries in the Gardens (GiG), was packed with guests perusing the walls as they enjoyed catering by Sam Anderson of Tea Gardens’ Boathouse.
Entries in this year’s competition range from
to contemplative
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and photo-realistic to abstract.
“The Award is a community initiative to recognise and celebrate the arts on the Myall Coast, and acknowledges the magnificent contributions that Rob and Lee Anderson have made,” co-organiser Ian Morphett said.
The Andersons established the waterfront gallery and donate its use to the non-profit community collective.
The AAA has grown in prestige and stature since launching in 2023 and attracts entrants from interstate and regional NSW.
Positive feedback resulted in the prize money increasing to $10,000 - split between the winners and Highly Commended 2D and 3D artists.
“This year we have over 160 works entered, thanks to our generous sponsors,” Galleries President Anne Stuart said.
The sweeping autumn rains abated long enough to hold the announcements of the winners and runners-up outside in the gardens, right after the official opening by State MP Kate Washington.
“The Galleries in the Gardens is a special place, a testament to Lee and Rob,” Ms Washington said.
In introducing guest judge Peter Johnson, lead curator of the Newcastle Art Gallery, Lee spoke of the importance of regional galleries.
“They are a meeting place, and art gives us a voice - it makes a statement.”
Peter then described the 3D Highly Commended recipient, “Caught” by Penny Amberg, as “of elegant form, an organic sense of geometry”.
The 3D Winner was Tracey Bertram’s ceramic “Humidity Garden”, which Peter said “resonated clearly, was speculative and environmentally conscious”.
q Guest judge Peter Johnson announces the winners and highly commended.
q GiG patron Lee Anderson with major sponsor Tom Woods.
q Wootton’s Leonie Barton won the 2D prize with her highly abstract rendition of the bottom paddock.
The 2D Highly Commended piece was “Walk through, you will be delighted” by Sylvia Reczek, who accepted with genuine tears of happiness.
It was described as “vibrant, playful, evocative, [and] captured the joy of playing in the flowers.”
The 2D Winner was “deceptively simple, abstract but with great attention to wide open
pastoral spaces” and was Leonie Barton’s ‘Bottom Paddock Past the Fence’.
Originally from Sydney but now a local of Wootton, Leonie said she read about the Anderson Art Award in NOTA.
The AAA Exhibition runs until 11 May.
The Gallery is open 10am - 4pm, except on Tuesday. Entry is free.
drawn at 7:30pm
q The walls of The Gallery are currently lined with more than 150 high-quality entries from around Australia.
q Penny Amberg’s ‘Caught’ was highly commended (3D).
q The 3D prizewinner, Tracie Bertram’s ‘Humidity Garden’.
BALLOT LINE-UP
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at public events across Australia on 11 April.
Of these, 1126 are contesting 150 lower house positions and 330 are vying for 40 Senate vacancies.
The AEC also revealed that a record 98.2 percent of eligible Australians (18,098,797) are now enrolled to vote, which represents an increase of 870,000 people (five percent) since the 2022 election.
The youth enrolment rate has also increased to 92 percent.
In order of how they will appear on the ballot paper, the candidates for Lyne are:
1) Tom Ferrier - Lorne Valley (The Greens NSW)
2) Digby Wilson - Taree (Labor)
3) Catherine Charsley (Trumpet of Patriots)
4) Colin Hughes (Pauline Hanson’s One Nation)
5) Alison PenfoldWauchope (Nationals)
6) Jeremy Miller - Old Bar (Independent)
7) David Masters (Family First)
8) Keys Manley (Legalise Cannabis Party)
9) Stephen John Burke - Wootton (Australian Citizens Party)
10) Mark HornshawLorne (Libertarian).
About Lyne
The Lyne electorate is named after Sir Willliam John Lyne (1844-1913) who was involved in the Constitutional Conventions that led to the Commonwealth of Australia.
He also served in the cabinets of Australia’s first Prime Ministers, Edmund Barton and Alfred Deakin.
Lyne takes in the local government areas (LGAs) of Dungog and MidCoast Council and part of Maitland, Port Macquarie Hastings and Port Stephens council.
It has had only six MPs
in the 67 years since its creation - five Nationals and one Independent.
Have your say on estuary management plan
RESIDENTS can have their say on how MidCoast Council will work to protect our waterways from a range of threats over the next ten years.
Council is developing a Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program to identify and manage issues impacting lakes, lagoons and river systems from Wallabi Point to Karuah River.
MidCoast estuaries are facing a range of different issues including climate change, lack of community stewardship, agricultural
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impacts, aquaculture and commercial fishing, loss of coastal wetlands, changes to estuary entrances, impacts to human health, flooding and inundation, recreational impacts, threats to biodiversity and habitat, loss of cultural heritage, land use planning, erosion and sediment control, and stormwater and litter.
The program will outline required actions to manage these threats and protect the environment.
“We know that estuaries are some of our region's
biggest assets and are well loved by the community because of their social, cultural, recreational, economic and environmental importance," said MidCoast Council’s Natural Systems Manager, Gerard Tuckerman.
“We encourage everyone to be informed and get involved in protecting our waterways," he said.
Visit the Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program’s Have Your Say page to learn more about each of the issues, their impact on our estuaries, what
Overarching Principles, Federal and Family Court
In a recent matter a Judge made the following notation:
“The parties are reminded of their obligations pursuant to sections 190 and 191 of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia Act 2021 (Cth) “Overarching purpose of civil practice and procedure provisions” which require the parties to act consistently with the purpose of facilitating a just resolution of their dispute according to law and as quickly, inexpensively and efficiently as possible.”
This was in circumstances where one of the other parties had failed to answer correspondence from another party and had failed to complete certain required forms. Which, in turn, had necessitated the requesting party
having to ask the Court to make an Order requiring compliance.
There are consequences that the Court can impose if a party falls foul of this duty –including making the noncompliant party pay costs towards the other party’s legal fees.
In this matter it served as a timely reminder of that duty. Unfortunately there is still yet to be compliance, however that the Court made such a notation at this point in the proceedings means that all parties are on notice of the duty and by extension that there can be consequences for noncompliance.
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Council is already doing to manage them, and what else it can do.
Provide your feedback about which management solutions you believe are the
best choices for our estuaries.
Your feedback will be used to prioritise the options in the Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program.
Council representatives
will be available to discuss the program at Myall Quays Shopping Centre (near Coles) at Tea Gardens on Tuesday 6 May from 1pm to 5pm Have your say by Thursday 22 May at https:// haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw. gov.au/oursouthernestuaries.
by Rose Laffan
Retiring Nationals MP
Dr David Gillespie has held the seat since 2013.
q The candidates for Lyne from left to right in order of their appearance on the ballot paper (see story). A photo of Colin Hughes was not available.
This community is my life. I’m running a small business and raising my family here. For 30 years, I’ve worked to improve local health, sports, education and entertainment facilities.
The Nationals have taken us for granted for too long. Poor healthcare and roads, and not enough opportunities for young people in our region. We can’t give them another go.
Tom THE
Highlights from Myall River Fest
By Thomas O’KEEFE
IT was a hot Autumn day for the hundreds of locals and visitors who finally gathered at the Tea Gardens riverfront for the Myall River Festival.
Originally slated for March, the rainy vanguard of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred had forced a rescheduling.
However, on Sunday 13 April, Marine Drive was transformed into an alleyway of stalls selling food, gifts, drinks and homewares.
Several local community groups also turned out to promote their activities.
Local emergency services on display included the Pindimar-Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service, who taught kids how to handle a high-powered hose, and Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage, who brought their small fleet of rescue craft over from across the Bay.
Next to Anzac Park, local DJ Jomeca entertained the crowd at the dog show,
belting out tunes modern and classic as the pampered pooches were judged.
Elsewhere, new players were discovering the joys of pickleball on a court drawn on the road.
The highlight of the day was the Tea Gardens Public School Duck Derby, a major fundraiser for the P&C Committee.
Corporate and individual ducks were set free to flow on the tide in a race for ultimate glory.
The hundreds of yellow
We’re heading back out to 15 local communities across the MidCoast to provide you with an update on what we’re delivering in your area.
The program has proven to be a great way for everyone to stay updated, ask questions and speak with council staff, and it helps us understand the things that matter to your community.
We look forward to sharing this update with you.
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Bulahdelah School of Arts Hall
Tuesday 6 May 2.30 - 4pm
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Tuesday 6 May 5.30 - 7pm
Hawks Nest Community Centre
Monday 26 May 2.30 - 4pm
Also coming to Stroud and other locations across the region.
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duckies were herded into position by an all-female crew from the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club, with IRB driver Peta Shelton, IRB crew Sharon Taylor, and Jet Ski driver Amanda Osmond assisting Mother Duck Debbie Booth to the starting line, before herding them all back to shore.
q Tea Gardens’ Marine Drive was transformed into a market stall avenue.
q The indomitable mothers of the Tea Gardens Public School P&C herded a flock of rubbery racers for the Duck Derby.
q Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club provided waterside support for the Duck Derby.
q Pony Jackson from Pindimar, gave several kids their first go in the saddle.
q The Duck Derby Corporate trophy. As cute as it is coveted.
q Youth ambassador Deena Clemson helped spread the word for MidCoast Council’s Youth Week.
q Mother duck Debbie Booth sweated the race in her polyester plumage.
q Some future firefighters came to grips with controlling the big red trucks.
Parish initiative to revive hope Great Dunny Hunt now underway
By Thomas O’KEEFE
LOCAL leaders of the Anglican Church are calling for a “season of hope” on the back of Easter.
Reverend Richard Goscombe from the Parish of Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens with Karuah, said the national initiative is called “Hope25”.
“When I ask people what they hope for, some say ‘not much’ with a grim face, as they point to the world around us,” he told News Of The Area.
“This is why Hope25 comes at an important time; a time when the events taking place around us have caused
dismay and even alarm for many.
“The season between Easter and Pentecost (8 June), we will look to revive hope in our communities and across our nation.”
Rev. Goscombe noted the rise in anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) cases in the community, and the alarming rates of depressionparticularly in the young.
“It is time to recognise the need for an injection of hope."
During the season of Hope25, the Church is inviting everyone to come and explore “hope” at its Sunday Services.
Another major Hope25 event will be a planned “Thank You Service”, held at Anzac Park on 18 May.
Organised by the Combined Churches of Tea Gardens, this event will focus on expressing gratitude to emergency workers, first responders, health workers, community volunteers and full-time carers.
“It is so important that they are strengthened and sustained by hope to keep doing what they do,” Rev. Goscombe said.
For more information, visit the Anglican Op-shop in Ogden Street, Tea Gardens, on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings.
q Looking for a lost loo.
By Andrea FERRARI
CONTINENCE Health
Australia is back on the hunt for Australia’s missing public toilets.
Timed for the start of World Continence Week, the Great Dunny Hunt started on Monday, 14 April, and runs until Sunday 11 May.
People are being urged to look for loos and record their location so that every available toilet is registered on the National Public Toilet Map.
The map currently lists more than 24,200 toilets,
but Continence Health
Australia believes there are many “secret” amenities tucked away in small towns, parks, libraries, service stations, and newly-built community spaces.
With thousands of Australians relying on easy toilet access, the public is encouraged to help fill in the gaps.
“There are commercial businesses like transport companies, service stations and convenience chains, and shopping centres that have public toilets, and many may be missing from our map,” said Continence
Health Australia Chief Executive Jim Cooper.
“We’re calling on the public to share their local knowledge and help us uncover these missing dunnies, making it easier for everyone to find a toilet when they need it.”
The National Public Toilet Map is an important resource for those living with incontinence.
A recent consumer survey found 49 percent of respondents don’t feel comfortable embarking on long trips without knowing where their first toilet stop will be.
Annually, there are over 3.2 million searches for public toilets on the National Public Toilet Map.
Dunny hunters can upload their submissions to continence.org.au/ great-dunny-hunt and visit toiletmap.gov.au for more information.
Continence Health
Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that provides information, support and resources for individuals, carers and health professionals.
It is the leading body promoting bladder and bowel control health, incontinence prevention, management, education, awareness, information and advocacy.
q Reverend Richard Goscombe. Photo: file.
Residents reflect ahead of ANZAC Day
By Thomas O’KEEFE
A SOLEMN service was held on Wednesday 16 April, for veterans and family members at RSL LifeCare’s Peter Sinclair Gardens in Hawks Nest.
Organised by the Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch, the service allowed residents to pay their respects in the leadup to ANZAC Day.
After the “Myall Melodians” sang the recessional hymn, Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair AC, in
whose honour the care home was named, delivered the commemorative address.
He reminisced on his visits to Anzac Cove in recent years, as well as his time and experiences in the nation’s armed services.
“ANZAC Day is not a celebration of victory in battle; we especially do not glorify war,” he said. “The Western Front and Gallipoli exposed war for the obscenity that it is.
“We should also remember those who have
q Tea Gardens RSL sub-Branch
President Mal Motum welcomed veterans and family at the nursing home.
q Wreaths were laid at the invitation of RSL sub-Branch
Treasurer Terry Munright, while the ‘Myall Melodians’ led the hymns and anthem.
lost their lives in peacetime operations.
“And in our daily lives we should face things with the same courage and determination as they showed on the battlefield.”
The Ode was recited by resident and veteran National Serviceman Stewart Derwin, who reflected upon his father’s internment by the Japanese for four years during WWII.
Wreaths were laid on behalf of the residents by the RSL sub-Branch, RSL LifeCare, and the Red Cross, while resident veterans Norma Glenn and Noel Austin
10 to 13 October 2025
Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, Floriade Commonwealth Park. Featuring more than one million blooms, ßower festival is also renowned for its marketplace, food stalls, live music, and workshops. We will also enjoy Lake Burley GrifÞn Cruise, Mt Ainslie Lookout, Old Parliament House Tour, Banquet at Waters Edge Fine Dining French Restaurant, National Arboretum and a lot more.
recited the Prayer for Peace and a poem for the occasion.
Local RSL sub-Branch “Padre” Reverend Richard Goscombe, spoke of the poignant closeness of Easter to ANZAC Day this year.
“There is no greater sacrifice than to lay down one's life, as Jesus did, and we remember those who laid down their lives for their nation.
“I sense an overwhelming gratitude for their sacrifices, and we must commit to live a life that expresses that gratitude.”
The Tea Gardens ANZAC Day Dawn Service will begin
at 6am on 25 April, rain, hail or shine.
It will feature a symbolic re-enactment of the Gallipoli Landing, followed by a “gunfire breakfast” hosted by the Tea Gardens Country Club and cooked by volunteers from the Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS Brigade.
The 11am service will begin with the assembly of community groups along Marine Drive from 10:15am, moving off to reaching ANZAC Park by 11am.
It will be followed by lunch at the Tea Gardens Country Club, and the obligatory rounds of Two-Up.
29 Aug to 01 Sep 2025
Join us on this most ambitious, fully guided adventure of our last
Embark on a journey to the heartland of Australia through an all new show featuring a transformative arena, mesmerising animals and immersive technology. Enjoy a tour cruise onboard the Aquaduck, visit Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary & Tropical Fruit World plus a whole lot more.
NEWCASTLE Airport’s first ever aerobridge has been installed, as the facility prepares to officially become an international port of entry to Australia in August 2025.
A new baggage carousel and key terminal finishes have also been completed.
Interim CEO Andrew Warrender said watching the 31-tonne, 20-metre-
long aerobridge being installed was an emotional moment.
“The aerobridge’s installation was a defining moment for this incredible project of transformation for our airport and ultimately our region,” Mr Warrender said.
“The aerobridge allows passengers to board and disembark directly from
q The international terminal is nearing completion.
the terminal, protected from the elements, and with greater accessibility for all.
“We're on the cusp of something extraordinary –a future where Newcastle Airport serves as a true global gateway for our region and the aerobridge arriving was a physical exclamation point pointing to exciting times of growth ahead.”
landmark is expected this month, when a substation is energised that will power the entire terminal and integrate with a 1236-panel solar system located in the Premium Undercover Car Park.
Current works include:
• New baggage infrastructure to support Code-E and Code-C aircraft.
level, and bathrooms and amenities.
• Fit out of the Arrivals Café and announcements on the food and beverage offering coming soon.
• New full sprinkler fire system to the new and
A new landscaped Linemarking and landscaping of Williamtown Drive to improve access and make way for new curb side drop-off/pickup areas and pedestrian access to the Premium Undercover Car Park.
• A new car rental building.
HOME CARE NURSING assistance program is able to walk you through from the registration process with My Aged Care, guide discussions with the assessment team, give clear and precise information for potential outcomes. Develop your Care Plan specifically designed to your unique needs.
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Our experienced care team are dedicated to delivering a warm and understanding approach for your needs with respect and dignity. Services may include showering, mobility and dressing assistance.
NURSING SERVICES
Clinical Care delivered by Registered Nurses and extra in-home treatments for your wellbeing and ongoing health requirements. Assistance with Wound and Diabetes Management. Mental Health and Dementia. Liaise with your GP and medical professionals.
TRANSPORT
Social outings, medical appointments, shopping and family outings.
ALLIED HEALTH
In home treatments to organise and manage appointments with Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapists, Podiatry and more to maintain your independence.
DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE
Caring staff assisting with house cleaning and laundry services and all domestic duties
HOME MAINTENANCE AND GARDENING
Mowing and light gardening with basic repairs to your home.
MOBILITY AND DEXTERITY SUPPORT
Ramps and safety rails for your mobility. Advice and access for mobility aids and equipment.
Police conducting bail checks on 'weak' legal basis
By Farid FARID, AAP
POLICE in Australia's most populous state have been slammed for regularly entering the private property of former inmates out on bail to conduct compliance checks, without a court order.
A damning report from the NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission says police have been stretching their authority and powers by relying on a weak legal principle to conduct bail compliance checks.
The state watchdog says that leaves the force open to complaints and claims of trespass if a resident revokes an officer's "implied licence" to enter the property.
"Given the intrusive nature of such compliance checks, they should only be
undertaken when approved by a court," the commission's 125-page report said.
"In the commission's view, the doctrine of implied licence (if it is available at all) is a vague, weak and cancellable form of authority for the NSW Police Force to undertake bail compliance checks.
"The NSW Police Force should make use of the statutory scheme provided in the Bail Act, which gives police clear powers to assist them in checking compliance with curfew and residence."
The commission argued a "parallel scheme" was effectively being created by police "without scrutiny from the judiciary as to whether enforcement... is reasonable and necessary."
In its submission to the
commission, NSW Police said it did not accept the watchdog's view the force has been acting "unreasonably".
Each year, police officers in NSW do more than 100,000 bail compliance checks.
Officers performed almost 26,000 fewer bail checks in 2023-24 - a drop of 19.7 percent from the previous reporting period, according to the state's crime statistics bureau.
Apprehended domestic violence order checks also dipped by more than 12,000, or 11.2 percent.
Premier Chris Minns has been steadfast in his government maintaining a law and order agenda, with strict bail laws targeting regional youth crime extended last month until 2028, to concern from
advocates and law groups.
His government also brought in harsher bail conditions placed on domestic violence offenders
Stinker’s Fishin’: Welcome to the Marine Park
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
TO our many holiday visitors, a warm welcome to the Port Stephens-Great Lakes Marine Park (PS-GLMP).
In place since 2007 the park has been designed to
protect sensitive habitat and reduce pressure on all creatures inside the boundaries.
Shrouded by skepticism in the early years of its existence, the park and the restrictions imposed
have been accepted by the majority - visitors and locals alike.
I’m pleased to announce that moves are back on the table to review the effectiveness of the park with the ultimate aim to
reach better outcomes.
I have personally been involved since the earliest days and support the revisiting of the park as I believe we can do better.
The main concern as expressed by a forum of recreational and commercial fishers is confusion relating to boundaries which are not
q Luderick are arriving on the Nelson Bay Breakwall.
in 2024.
The laws were swiftly passed after several highprofile cases plagued the state, including the alleged
clearly recognisable.
This will be addressed in the review along with any science that has been gathered over the years.
It is important for our visitors to be aware that they are entering the largest of the six Marine Parks in NSW and that rules do apply which may not be the case in other regions along the coast.
For the visiting recreational fisher the options are numerous and
was out on bail.
the fishing has remained excellent.
Here are some regional hot spots: Snapper and Kingfish –Boat Harbour, Fingal Island and Broughton Island; Whiting, salmon, tailor and bream – Stockton and Fingal Beaches; Flathead – Tilligerry Creek and Karuah River; Luderick – Nelson Bay Breakwall.
murder of young Forbes mother Molly Ticehurst by her ex-partner who
q Police have been warned about the practice of entering property to check on bail compliance.
Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
q Monster flathead call Port Stephens home and must be released over 70cm in length. Pictured is master fisherman Paul Lennon.
Stinker’s Fishin’: Holiday action
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THE holidays are upon us and the good news for those who are hoping to catch a fish is that conditions are perfect. The beaches are alive with salmon, whiting and winter bream.
Mullet are travelling north on their annual breeding cycle in huge numbers accompanied by a few predatory sharks. Mostly Grey Nurses, the sharks are not as mean as they look.
It still would be a good idea to leave the water if a mullet school is approaching. Beautifully conditioned the mullet are bright eyed and broad shouldered, but unfortunately for the recreational fisher mullet cannot be caught on a rod and reel.
It is too much for some when they see the thousands of fish swimming metres from the shore.
It has taken a while for visitors to discover that the netting of mullet each year is
a sustainable practice.
Not so long ago holiday makers mainly from the south were stunned to witness tonnes of fish being hauled from the sea.
“There will be none left” was a regular response.
It must be confronting to some to see the huge amount of fish leaving the beach in trucks headed to the markets. Those of us who have been watching the “Mullet Run” for years are still amazed by the event.
It is pleasing to learn that
q Over the holidays you will find me in ‘Stinkpot’ in front of the Outer Light.
the numbers of mullet that leave the estuaries and swim out into the open ocean at this time every year are as many as in past years.
There are factors that affect the numbers netted, the main one being the sea conditions.
If huge surf is pounding the beach the mullet schools will swim wider out to sea and only return to the shoreline when conditions settle.
Not surprisingly a strip of fresh mullet is excellent bait for bream and salmon off the beach, bream off the
Nelson Bay Breakwall and snapper over all the outside reefs.
The boating public is in for a treat as the options both inside and outside the Heads are numerous.
Excellent launch sites at Soldiers Point, Little Beach, Lemon Tree Passage and Karuah give access to the huge expanse that is Port Stephens.
Take a trip up the Karuah River or along Tilligerry Creek.
Set a couple of crab traps and pick them up on the way back.
Leap in identifying new frog species
By Andrea FERRARI
RESULTS from Australia’s biggest annual frog count, hosted by the Australian Museum last November, have helped inform the scientific description of at least eight new frog species.
FrogID coordinator Nadiah Roslan said, "FrogID acoustic data (audio recordings) were used alongside morphology and genetic data to describe these species as new to science."
citizen science event plays an important role in helping scientists to understand how frogs and their ecosystems are responding to a changing planet.
With over 1.1 million scientific records of frogs gathered by people all over Australia, the
The FrogID project relies on frog calls to identify species, as many are indistinguishable by appearance.
From croaks and barks, to whistles and bleats, every frog species makes a unique sound and anyone with a smartphone can participate, by recording frog calls through the free FrogID app.
The latest event gathered
We do have a law regarding crabbing that does not apply to other systems; the witches hat method is banned along with traps with an entrance wider than 32 cm.
The reason being is to protect the large population of turtles that call Port Stephens home.
In the past, before the law changed, turtles were getting tangled in the crab traps and drowning.
Thankfully this issue has been resolved.
Enjoy your stay and come again.
recordings of 225 frog species, that’s about 88 percent of Australia’s known frog species.
It has informed the conservation status of two species under the EPBC Act, with the Sphagnum Frog (Philoria sphagnicola) and the Davies Tree Frog (Litoria davieasae) now both listed as “Vulnerable”.
So far, two new species of tree frogs have been confirmed.
Colloquially known as the “dunny frog”, the tree frog was thought to be a single species (Litoria rubella).
Spanning 4.6 million
square kilometres from the monsoon tropics to the desert, it had the largest distribution of any Australian frog.
“But researchers suspected that such a widespread species might actually be more than one,” said Australian Museum herpetologist, Dr Jodi Rowley.
“Using genetic data, body measurements, and mating call analysis, the team identified two new species; the western desert tree frog (Litoria larisonans) found in the Pilbara and central arid zones in WA, and the ruddy tree frog (Litoria pyrina),
which lives in tropical coastal areas of Queensland and NSW.”
Australia has over 250 known species of frog, most are not found anywhere else in the world.
Some species are flourishing, like the Striped Marsh Frog, but others have declined dramatically since the 1980s, and at least four have become extinct.
Frogs play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
As environmental indicators, they provide early warnings about changes in environmental health.
q Mullet schools entering Fingal Bay.
q A Litoria pyrina in the Herveys Range.
Photo: Jodi Rowley.
q A Littoria larisonans. Photo: Dane Trembath.
q A Litoria rubella.
Photo: Alan Greer.
Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz
By Dominic GIANNINI, Andrew BROWN and Jack GRAMENZ, AAP
AS MAJOR parties push bigticket election pledges on housing and tax offsets, an economist warns of an "overthe-top" spend-a-thon that will do little to improve the budget bottom line.
Labor and the coalition have unveiled policies costing billions of dollars to boost housing supply in the coming years while offering incentives for first homebuyers in the interim.
Voters have also been promised a one-off tax offset of up to $1200 under the coalition, while Labor
has pledged instant tax deductions of $1000.
The measures would cost $10 billion and $2.4 billion respectively.
But AMP chief economist Shane Oliver said the bigspending policies were at odds with previous pledges from the major parties to maintain fiscal responsibility.
"It's all inconsistent with spending restraint or getting the budget back under control and it seems overthe-top this time around," he told AAP.
"Major parties should be resisting the temptation to spend more.
"If they are going to provide tax relief, it should
be on a permanent, logical basis rather than arbitrary sugar hits."
The major announcements came at coalition and Labor campaign launches on Sunday, a week before pre-poll voting begins.
Touring a housing development in Adelaide, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended his plan to allow people to secure a mortgage with only a five percent deposit with the government going guarantor.
He's also pledged 100,000 new homes solely for first homebuyers under a $10 billion plan if Labor is reelected on 3 May.
"These two policies will
make a significant difference to increasing supply but also importantly, to getting first homebuyers and particularly young Australians into their first home," Mr Albanese said.
With housing a critical issue among voters, the coalition announced it would allow interest payments on the first $650,000 of a mortgage for new houses to be tax deductible for first homebuyers.
That could save the average first homebuyer $10,000 a year.
The plan has found few friends among economists, who say it would disproportionately benefit high-income earners, push up house prices by increasing demand, and blow a hole in the federal budget.
Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse
By Maeve BANNISTER, AAP
BREAKING the cycle of domestic and family violence requires further commitment to early intervention and programs that support men, antiviolence advocates say.
Men's behaviour change programs have been used in Australia to work with perpetrators of domestic and family violence to
reduce or prevent abuse towards a partner or family member.
Research by Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety (ANROWS) has found that while the programs are not the only solution to ending violence, they are part of the puzzle.
"We need programs that hold men to account at the same time as we help them to stop being violent,"
ANROWS chief executive Tessa Boyd-Caine told AAP.
"If we're serious about ending domestic, family and sexual violence, we must address the behaviour of those who cause harm, holding men who use violence accountable while supporting them to change."
The programs provide an opportunity for men to engage with support workers one-on-one as well
as interact in a group setting to be held accountable by their peers.
But Dr Boyd-Caine said while there was growing interest in the programs, not everyone who used violence would engage with the service.
"It takes a long time to change behaviours and attitudes and expecting transformational change from one program is unrealistic," she said.
"We need a whole of system response and programs like this do play a key role, but they're not the
But Opposition Leader Peter Dutton remains adamant it will incentivise housing supply as builders would be confident they had a buyer at the end of construction.
It's on top of the coalition's $5 billion kitty to unlock hundreds of thousands of homes by providing critical infrastructure to quicken builds.
The deductions are the "missing pieces of the picture", Mr Dutton said in Brisbane, where the coalition is trying to win back seats from the Greens.
"To allow support for young people to get the finance in the first place so that the banks will lend them the money and importantly obviously to be able to service the loan, to make the repayments," he said.
Tori Gibson, who is in her 30s, said she didn't think
only thing to rely on."
The ANROWS research found positive outcomes at the end of a program were most likely to be incremental in terms of reducing violent and controlling behaviours.
Outcomes also varied substantially between program participants.
It called for the programs to be better funded to provide tailored, holistic and timely services that could support meaningful behaviour change.
ANROWS found longterm support was needed for lasting change and tailored approaches
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she would ever be able to afford to buy her own home without an inheritance.
She said the coalition's offer of tax-deductible repayments would probably be the better long-term solution for first homebuyers, but neither proposal solved the underlying problem.
"Essentially, we need more houses, that's really what we need," she said.
Dr Oliver said the rollout of large campaign promises did not send a good message after the major parties pledged to work to bring the budget into better shape.
"I can see why they want to (implement big-spending policies) because they want to be elected," he said.
"It's almost as if the pandemic has unleashed out-of-control spending by both sides of policies and taken spending to record highs."
worked better than a onesize-fits-all approach.
It also found coordination with other services improved outcomes and that enhanced safety for women and children could be achieved, even if little or no behavioural change occurred.
"Programs need the right conditions to be effective," Dr Boyd-Caine said.
"This guidance ensures consistency and prioritises survivor safety."
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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
READING by Lynne Miles: John 15:13
"Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends."
The Write Direction
By John BLACKBOURN
What’s in it for us?
IT was US President Kennedy that said voters should think about what is good for their country rather than the selfish option of asking “what’s in it for me”.
I don’t know if my fellow Aussies are that way inclined at present, so I set my thought processes to look harder at what is being offered to voters ahead of
the coming election.
It would not be reasonable, rational or acceptable for me to give an opinion on what is being offered or promised to sway voters' intentions, but I did notice there hasn’t been much on the table for rural producers or regional dwellers.
Being a city boy from the middle harbour of Sydney, I went bush as soon as my education was completed, a decision I have appreciated ever since.
Even though I have been lucky enough to spend a lot of time abroad, and work with financial and investor clients in some nine other countries, I have always loved rural and regional Australia.
As I have a keen interest in affairs outside the major cities, it was with great interest that I read on 10 April of National Party (formerly the Country Party) plans to establish a Regional Australia Future Fund, “to deliver a guaranteed annual
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
EVERY time I catch up with my friends the conversation always ends up leading to our despair over American politics.
I catch up with them to escape negative things and sometimes I now leave feeling worse than when I arrived. What's the answer?
Katie L.
Dear
Katie,
IT'S hard to fathom some of the things going on in the so-called "land of the free".
It can be very easy to get caught up in it, particularly if you take an interest in world affairs and/or you have a shred of empathy in your body, which is all that would be needed to question the state of play in America at the moment.
Every day there seems to be another story of a policy punishing people in need while the filthy rich get richer (or
funding stream in perpetuity for regional, rural and remote Australia”. Should they be elected to government they propose the fund would distribute funding towards infrastructure and community development in regional areas by a competitive tender system. This fund would need a capital structure to which future governments would need to contribute, in order that a ready supply of funding was available
filthier).
By comparison, regardless of your politician persuasion, Australia appears to be the grown up in the room.
Many people I speak to say that the lucky country feels even luckier and that they feel proud that they are living in a country that respects education, healthcare, community-minded people, a respect for others, laws that protect citizens, and politicians who know that they are not above the law.
It can be natural to want to let off steam and this is what your friends are doing, but it is important to take part in activities that offer some sort of positive release too.
Perhaps you can suggest that you spend the first 10 minutes of your catch ups discussing American politics if there is a burning desire to do so, but past that point it becomes an out-of-bounds subject until the next time you meet.
You can explain that it is really affecting you and that as much as you love catching up, you feel the subject matter is taking a personal toll.
There may even be other members of your friend group who feel exactly the same way and who have not been game to speak up.
each year to improve the lives and amenities available to non-urban and regional residents.
Now we know what is being offered to regional residents by one of the major political players, I’m really interested to hear all the other offers that might make the quality of life for non-urban residents even better, before we go to the polls on 3 May.
Proposed cuts to public servant jobs
DEAR News Of The Area,
WHEN Peter Dutton announced that 41,000 Public Servants would lose their jobs under his government I began to ponder who they are and why the current government had reemployed them.
Many had been moved to much more costly roles as consultants, and the current government actually saved money putting them back on the books.
Public Servants are an amorphous collection, a soft target for politicians searching for a money saving, vote winning road to power.
At the federal level, they’re spread across 20 portfolio departments.
They’re employed at all three levels of government. What they do touches our lives each and every day.
As the Coalition is targeting health and education in the cuts they propose it’s not only the teachers, nurses and medical staff in public schools and public hospitals all over the country - ‘front line’ people.
And yes, I know a proportion of responsibility for both comes under State control, but they rely on federal government funding.
Across all the public service there’s an army of people letting the front liners actually get on and do their jobs.
Just in these two areas they include cleaners, cooks, laundry staff, gardeners, electricians, plumbers, IT technicians, people
who work in the accounting sections – not only accountants themselves, but internal auditors, the people who source and order the huge volume and variety of supplies the front line workers need, and make sure that they’re available when they’re needed.
The office workers who pay bills and pay wages, calculate overtime, sick leave, holiday pay, superannuation, and issue invoices.
Pharmacists, pathologists, lab technicians. People who organise training sessions to help front line workers keep up their skills, and the people who teach them.
Mechanics servicing publicly owned vehicles including ambulances (and police cars).
The experienced teachers who work on our school curriculum, trying to ensure that our students are prepared for an increasingly challenging life when they leave school.
Still in Canberra: staff at the Australian National Library, the Museum of Australia, the Australian Archives, the Australian War Memorial among others.
Librarians, conservation specialists.
Administration staff who enable them to do their jobs.
Beyond Canberra they work in Centrelink, My Aged Care, Medicare.
I am confident that multi-millionaires such as Peter Dutton don’t know what it’s like to be kept on hold for an hour trying to talk to someone from one of these agencies.
When the Coalition cut their staff one
result was Robodebt.
We’re still paying the thousands of dollars in compensation to people who were wrongly accused, but can’t return those who suicided to their families.
In deciding to reduce the numbers of Public Servants through attrition, the highest rates come from staff in Centrelink and My Aged Care, dealing every day with stressed people.
Cuts to the Bureau of Meteorology meant
no after hours staff in wild weather events.
No back-up staff to keep the essential work continuing.
There is a place for consultants, but we risk seeing the conflict of interest which resulted in such scandals as the PricewaterhouseCoopers episode.
Regards, Barbara LYLE, Tea Gardens.
A haven amid turbulent times
DEAR News Of The Area,
WE live in turbulent times.
Internationally we've got US President Trump "The Wrecker" trashing treaties and world economic and financial systems, the Ukraine fighting for its life against Putin "The Russian Murderer", China threatening Taiwan and dissent everywhere.
Locally we've got the federal election coming up with Albo versus Dutton, Chalmers versus Angus Taylor and Bowen versus O'Brien in the key portfolios, plus drastic costs of living and lack of housing pressures.
Yet time and tide continues its steady beat.
I was crossing the Singing Bridge from Tea Gardens to Hawks Nest yesterday morning and, looking north, I could see the hills around Bulahdelah.
Looking south I saw Yacaaba, Tomaree and Gan Gan plus Nelson Bay and Port Stephens and below me I watched the boats all facing upriver as the tide ran out.
Our dramas are minor compared to the poor folk living in the Ukraine and the Middle East, where death faces them on every corner.
It's great to sit here and watch the tide do its twice daily surges and the clouds and weather come and go.
How lucky are we to live in this haven, far away from wars and strife.
Regards, Chris TAYLOR, Tea Gardens.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Lady Hawks regroup for a win
By Thomas O’KEEFE
THE Tea Gardens Lady Hawks
landed their first win of the season against Nelson Bay Bandits at Fingal Bay Oval on Sunday 13 April.
In a remarkable turnaround performance, the Ladies League Tag team bounced back from their first round loss.
“In the shed, the ladies were all switched on to take to the field, communicating well,” coach Alex Sinclair told News Of The Area.
The Hawks’ first try of the season came via Katarina Perry running the 20m gap to the try line.
The second was the result of some excellent passing to get the ball to Destinee Carey, who ran 35m up the sideline
to score.
Soon enough, Mikayla Perry took the ball up the wing and flick-passed to Windjana Chester, who ran through the gap to score under the posts.
Carey swooped in again; taking it from 40m out and showing good foot work down the sideline to score.
Gemma Clarke’s first try came after weaving around the players from 30m out, followed in due course by Chester scoring again after half-time.
Katarina Perry notched her second try by taking it from 30m out and stepping around players to score under the posts.
Mikayla Perry added to the scoreline with two successful conversions.
“Getting that first win is the best feeling in the world, and now the team is hungrier to build on what they did out on the field for the rest of the season,” Sinclair said.
“We are starting to get good numbers at training now.”
Sinclair has committed to coaching for the season after a game injury in the first match for the Men’s Hawks.
Full Time score: 32-4 to the Lady Hawks.
Nelson Bay Bandits: one try to Nicole Jagoszewski.
Lady Hawks: seven tries. Windjana Chester (2), Destinee Carey (2), Katarina Perry (2), and Gemma Clarke (2). Mikayla Perry, two conversions.
The Lady Hawks' next game is against Clarence
q Lady Hawks players and
Town on 27 April - 11am at Myall Park - just before the inaugural Men's ANZAC Match against Mallabula at noon.
The Nelson Bay Bandits
will next play Waratah/ Mayfield on 23 April - 6:30pm at Waratah.
Meantime, the league is still suffering a shortage of referees and linesmen.
Hawks prepare for first ANZAC match
By Thomas O’KEEFE
THE Tea Gardens Hawks and RSL sub-Branch are preparing for their inaugural Anzac match against Mallabula, to be held on Sunday 27 April at Myall Park, Hawks Nest.
To commemorate the special event, the Hawks will wear specially-designed and printed jerseys, featuring the national flag and a scene from ANZAC Cove, photographed 110 years ago at Gallipoli.
A red poppy, and “Lest We Forget” run along the bottom edge.
“We have a new coach and a new direction for the club, with a 90 percent new committee, and lots of good ideas - this being one of them,” said Tea Gardens Hawks President “Dakka”.
“This is the first time for an ANZAC match locally. We want to commemorate the day properly and bring it home to the locals.
“We invite veterans in
q The landing at ANZAC Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsular features on the jerseys.
The U-17s boys’ match at home was cancelled because the referee didn’t turn up. The game has been deferred to another date.
town to come along.”
The 27 April event is a double-header, starting with the Lady Hawks at home versus Clarence Town from 11am.
From midday, the RSL sub-Branch will join players on the field in a solemn line-up, featuring an ANZAC
Service oration, The Ode, the Last Post and National Anthem, and a specially placed pole to fly the national flag.
The men's Hawks will then play the Mallabula Panthers.
The date for the game was moved from Saturday
q Tea Gardens Hawks Men’s team looking strong in their ANZAC match jerseys at training last week.
because several away players will still be returning from marching in Sydney. Tea
Gardens RSL sub Branch Treasurer and Trustee Terry Munright said the game “is an extension of the spirit of ANZAC".
“It involves our youth, and the military and sport
have many parallels, including working as a unit or a team, common goals, and mateship.”
Hawks club sponsor John Rumble, from Hawks Nest First National Real Estate, will auction off all the jerseys at the Tea Gardens Hotel after the game.
Tea Gardens Women's Bowling Club Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 8th April: Round 2 of the Open Consistency Competition was played results as follows Maynie Roberts defeated Lynda Richards after 25 ends 150 v 100. Gay Pezet and Jane Uff's match lasted 24 ends with Gay winning 156 v 94, Judy McGavock and Lyn Nightingale had a very close contest that lasted 29 ends Judy eventually winning here. Dot Dallas and Robyn Beaumont battled for 30 ends; they were "neck to neck' all the way heading into what would be the final end Robyn held the lead 148 v Dot 142, here Dot gained
9 points claiming victory 151 v 149. Social bowls played a game of Triples only 16 ends bowled due to rain the winners here were Precy Swaddling, Carolyn Fredericks and Bette Saillard 16 v Jo Plummer, Sheril Johnson and Sandra Leisemann 15. Maynie Roberts won the raffle, thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.
Thursday 10th April: Round 3 of the Open Consistency Competition Pat Baker led from the start bowling against Judi Polak but it took 27 ends before Pat was announced the winner 158 v 112. Maynie Roberts led all the way bowling
against Dot Dallas but Dot nearly caught up to her the score on the 29th end Maynie 148 and Dot 142 this game could go either way. Maynie scored 4 on the next end, winning 152 v 148. Another close contest on the next rink the winner here was Sandra Leisemann 151 v Gay Pezet 149 and last but not least Lynne Green forfeited (due to injury) after the 20th end giving Judy McGavock another win.
Result of social bowls a win for Deb Gardner, Kevin and Dale Winter 14 v Vicki McMillan, Ingrid Luck and Jean Glover 10.
The Open Consistency Competition continues on Tuesday 15th April with the final scheduled for Thursday 17th April social bowls as usual during this time.
a three way playoff: John Edwards. Runner up: Graham Bramley. Unfortunately
no ladies highest score. Men’s highest score: John Edwards-140. Anyone up here on holidays is more than welcome to come along and have a game of darts on Thursday night.
coach Alex Sinclair at Myall Park, making use of new training balls donated by Phil from Sinclair’s Private Transport.
Photo: Australian War Memorial.
By John EDWARDS
17TH APRIL. Winner after
q Winner and men’s highest score: John Edwards. Runner up: Graham Bramley.
q Men’s highest score: John Edwards
Bulahdelah Golf Club News
By Thora-Lou SMITH
weather, the golfers enjoyed some sunny days on a rather heavy course. The green
keeper and volunteers did a terrific job under difficult circumstances making the course playable at all. The greens in particular are in wonderful condition.
The ladies played the Mabel MacKenzie Medal on Wednesday 9th April, and the winner was Lou Smith with 77nett from Bernadette Newton with 80nett. Lou also got the 8th NTP but no-body managed to hit the 17th green jackpot hole.
The Vets played a Stableford on 10th April, and the winner was Steve Fitzgerald with 39pts from Peter Billinghurst with 35pts and Pete Norman with 34pts. Andrew Berry won both NTPs and Marty Bramble got the jackpot, but not the
birdie. Hopefully the sun will continue to shine on next Thursday when Bulahdelah Vets will host visitors from Forster/Tuncurry and Wingham.
Saturday 12th April was a big day on the course with the March Monthly Mug and the last round of the Men's Championships being played. The men's MM winner was Marty Bramble with 69nett on a c/b from Steve Fitzgerald. The ladies MM winner was Lou Smith with 77nett from Terry Stellema with 79nett. NTPs were Gerard Walsh, Darren Carrall, Lou Smith, Craig Littlechild, Al Jobson and Terry Stellema. The long drivers were Max Schlenertwho also got the jackpot but not the birdie putt, Gerard
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
LAST Saturday saw a great milestone in the future of ladies golf at Hawks Nest, with 5 girls being inducted into the Australian Golf Foundation Junior Girls Scholarship Program for 2025.
The Program aims to create a love of the sport, as well as a strong connection with local clubs which may encourage more girls to play golf. Hawks Nest Golf Academy has been working hard to achieve these aims, with PGA Head Coach Glen Haynes recruiting local players of the future through his regular junior golf clinics.
The girls in this intake will have the opportunity to enjoy ongoing tuition with Glen to advance their skills, and hopefully go on to gaining a handicap to play in club
competitions down the track. Additionally, they will receive honorary membership for 1 year at Hawks Nest Golf Club, as well as free access to training facilities, equipment provided by the Australian Golf Foundation and clothing by Red Belly.
Congratulations girls, we look forward to seeing you enjoying your golf experience with us at Hawks Nest! Well done to the Hawks Nest Golf Academy, and coach Glen, on reaching this milestone.
Meanwhile, 27 ladies teed off on Saturday’s Single Stableford event. Pauline Barham led the field home with a great 40 points, well clear of her next rivals Marcia Smith and Robyn Keegan. However it was Marcia who scooped the winners’ pool, taking the honours in A Grade, NTP in A Grade, as well as the
Hawks Nest Vets
By Len GOUGH
Golden Shot Prize on the 10th Hole. Well done, Marcia!
Tuesday’s event was a 4 Person Ladies Stableford Waltz, played from the Grey Tees. In the same way that you might count the steps to a waltz as 1,2,3/1,2,3 our scoring followed the same cycle: teams counted the one
Walsh, Steve South and Lou Smith.
The Men's Championship was very close and the 2025 Champion is Toby Carroll with 327gr, only 1 stroke ahead of Max Schlenert, r/up on a c/b from Arrin Gardiner with 328gr. A Grade nett winner was Brad Schlenert with 300nett from Arrin Gardiner with 304nett. B Grade Champion is Marty Bramble with 344gr from Stewart McNaughton with 349gr. B Grade nett winner was Alan Benson with 298nett from Ken Hughes with 310nett. C Grade Champion is Emmet Doyle with 369gr from John Stellema with 378gr. C Grade nett winner was Peter Billinghurst with 295nett from Steve Fitzgerald with
302nett on a c/b from Al Jobson. Emmet Doyle won the Rick Moore Trophy for the best nett over the field with 269nett. Congratulations to all the 2025 winners and thanks to the major sponsor Terry Griffis for his long term support of this event. The players were rewarded with a delicious BBQ followed by sweets - thank you to all who played and contributed to this year's championship.
best score on the first hole, the 2 best scores on the 2nd hole, then 3 scores on the next, repeating the pattern for the remaining holes. The 41 ladies who participated all enjoyed the different format this morning, with only a couple of brief showers to force the umbrellas up.
Results: Tuesday 15/4/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Waltz
Overall Winners: 1st Deb Gardner, Angela Clipperton, Sue Campton & Tanya Sinclair, total score 85; 2nd Marg Bonney, Sue Hair, Viv Ballinger & Heather McGuinn 83; 3rd Marguerite Miller, Cheryl Foster, Jeanette Kemp & Ann Morris 81; 4th Ann O’Brien, Marilyn Sparks, Jane Harvey & Renea
Kerr 78
The Play of the Day might have been Jeanette Kemp’s big score on the 5th, finishing with 3 shots for 4 points –well played!
Tuesday Lady Vets also saw 7 players tee off on the Back 9 today, and it couldn’t have been any closer at the top of the leaderboard. 3 ladies each scored 14 points, so it went to a count back, with Pat Dodd clinching the win.
Results: Tuesday 15th/4/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole Event 1st Pat Dodd on 14C/B; 2nd Ann Browning 14 C/B; 3rd Sue Nicholson 14; 4th
Kate Brown
Unfortunately more wet weather saw the cancellation of Thursday’s Lady Vets
event. Our ladies are well under way in the club Single Match Play Championship, with round 1 games completed now. There have been some close games that went right down to the wire, decided only at the 18th hole. Those who missed out on a win in round 1 will now compete for the Match Play Plate, while the Rd 1 winners move on to round 2 match ups. It’s wonderful to see some of our less experienced ladies taking part, and growing in confidence as they compete against more senior players. They should be very proud of themselves, and we all look forward to following their golfing success in the future. Well played everyone!
AFTER 2 weeks of wet
q Hawks Nest Golf Academy Coach Glen Haynes with Aria, Lucca, Lucy, Brooklyn and Angel.
q Saturday's Big Winner Marcia Smith. q Rosarie Mullins, B Grade Medal Winner received her medal from captain Denise Sainty.
q Champions and Runners Up Marty, Stewart, Toby, Emmet, John and Max with Emmet's sons Alex and Brian.
q Nett winners and Runners up: Brad, Peter, Alan, Ken, Arrin and Steve.
q Emmet Doyle - winner of the Rick Moore Trophy with his sons Alex and Brian.
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ABC TV, 7.30pm
It’s the end of an era for fans of this homely crime series: after 14 years, star Brenda Blethyn (below) is hanging up her iconic hat (and mack). Fans have the chance to say goodbye with two epic films (catch part two tomorrow at 7.30pm) and an emotional behindthe-scenes special, Pet (Sunday, 9.05pm). In this final season, two high-profile cases land on Vera Stanhope’s desk: the accidental drowning of a former prison inmate in the Tyne, and a cold case being reopened after a 20-yearold conviction was overturned. Lewis star Kevin Whateley guest stars as Gary, the nowretired copper who bungled the case in the first place. It’s a fitting farewell that honours the beloved detective.
TUESDAY
THE CHEAP SEATS
When pairing up on-air talent, TV producers usually only dream of the kind of chemistry
The Cheap Seats hosts Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald (both pictured). Like siblings who have been needling each other all their lives, the witty millennials effortlessly make quick quips at each other’s expense while breezing through the week’s most bizarre headlines and viral moments. With the international news getting more bonkers by the minute and a federal election just around the corner, Bracewell and McDonald (along with cultural correspondent Mel Tracina) will have plenty of ground to cover when their fifth season kicks off tonight.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Niagara Falls. (R) 8.30 Last Secrets Of The Great Sphinx Of Giza. (R) 9.30 Scotland’s Scenic Railways. (R) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 A Body That Works. (Mls)
12.00 Between Two Worlds. (Mal, R)
1.50 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v, R)
3.35 Little Heroes. (PG, R)
4.30 Barkley Manor. (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. Johanna Griggs catches up with Josh Niland.
8.30 House Of Wellness. (Return, PG)
Melissa Doyle, Shane Crawford and a team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates share insights and experiences to highlight living well.
9.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, R) Natalie Gruzlewski brings together a group of new farmers on a quest to find true love.
12.50 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Melbourne Storm v South Sydney Rabbitohs.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Criminal. (2016, MA15+lv, R) A CIA operative’s consciousness is transferred. Kevin Costner.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm
Kwai.
The
(1957, PG) 8.20 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 10.15 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 12.25pm Aline. (2020, M, French) 2.45 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 4.35 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 6.35 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 8.30 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 10.50 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 12.50am Wild Indian. (2021, MA15+) 2.25 Late Programs.
A golfing farewell
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24
role, Andrew has worked tirelessly to grow the game of golf, support our members and visitors,
and lead a dedicated team within the pro shop,” said HNGC general manager Peter Davies.
“His impact on the club has been immeasurable.
“Under his leadership,
the pro shop became more than a retail space – it became a hub of activity, learning, and connection.
“Supported by a fantastic team that Andrew mentored and led, including Beau McDonald, Glen Haynes, Jim Rutter, Paul Jackson, Lucas Delavere,
and Harry Leggatt, the operation consistently exceeded customer expectations.”
Beyond his professional achievements, Andrew’s connection to the club runs deep on a personal level.
With his wife Emily also playing a major role in
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Airborne: Nature In Our Skies: Flight Path. (Final, PGa) Looks at remarkable journeys through the air. 8.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Guests include Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Bryce Dallas Howard, Daniel Kaluuya and Kevin Bridges. 11.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.25 The Project. (R) 12.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
club operations and events in recent years, and their two young boys regularly seen around the course, the McCormacks have become part of the fabric of the club.
“Their departure marks the end of a very special chapter for Hawks Nest,” Mr Davies said.
Andrew’s decision to take up the role of Golf Manager at Pacific Golf Club in Brisbane represents an exciting new opportunity for both professional growth and family life.
“While we are sad to see him go, we are proud to have been part of his journey and
SATURDAY, April 26
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 In The Room. (Ml, R) 1.30 Darby And Joan. (Final, PGad, R) 2.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.00 Megafauna: What Killed Australia’s Giants? (Final, R) 3.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PGa, R) 4.45 Creative Types. (PGl, R) 5.15 Landline. (R) 5.40 Australian Story. (R)
6.10 Father Brown. (Mv) Flambeau finds his estranged father at St Mary’s.
6.55 Federal Election Announcement. (R) An election announcement.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Vera. (Return, Ma) Vera confronts a life-affecting change.
9.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible for the death of a forest ranger.
10.35 Unforgotten. (Final, Ml, R) Jess and Sunny get the truth.
11.20 Boat Story. (Final, MA15+v, R) The final face off with The Tailor ensues.
12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing. 10.25 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
9.50 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 1. (2001, Mnsv, R)
11.25 The Story Of The Kelly Gang. (R)
11.55 You Can’t Ask That. (Ma, R)
12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Gardening Australia. (R)
4.30 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 6.10 Children’s Programs. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Irish Interiors. (R) 10.00 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 11.05 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Heroines. 3.00 Running. Marathon De Paris. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Elvis And The USS Arizona. (PGa, R) 5.30 Kirby At War.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: The New Boy. (2023, Mav, R)
An Aboriginal child arrives at a remote monastery. Cate Blanchett. 9.35 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Milan. (PGa, R) Stanley Tucci heads to Milan. 10.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R) 3.50 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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wish him, Emily, and their boys every success as they begin this next chapter,” Mr Davies said.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Saturday at the Valley, Charity Race Day and SA Oaks & Sangster Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas: The Gulf Coast. (PG) Takes a look at the Gulf Coast. 8.00 MOVIE: Evan Almighty. (2007, G, R) A newly elected US senator’s life is thrown into chaos after God appears and orders him to build an ark. Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman.
10.00 MOVIE: No Hard Feelings. (2023, MA15+lns) A woman tries to help a teenage boy. Jennifer Lawrence.
12.15 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
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6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 9.30 Better Homes And
10.10 MOVIE: The Man With The Iron Heart. (2017, MA15+asv, R) Jason Clarke.
12.20 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
12.45 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGads, R)
1.45 Innovation Nation. (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)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Paul and Michelle have outgrown their 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 Ambulance Australia. (Maln, R) A crash results in a broken leg, but paramedics fear the patient may also have spinal cord injuries.
10.30 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 11.30 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Above
Us The Waves. Continued. (1955, PG) 6.55 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 8.55 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 11.00 Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 1.35pm The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 4.35 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 6.35 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 The Quick And The Dead. (1995, MA15+) 10.30 Original Sin. (2001, MA15+) 12.40am Silverado. (1985, M) 3.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Ballroom Fit. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. ProMX C’ships. Round 3. 4.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Women’s Race. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Amstel Gold Men’s Race. H’lights. 5.30 De Gaulle Vs Churchill: Memories Of War. (Premiere, PGa)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. (Ma, R) 9.15 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. (PG, R) A look at Crusader fortresses. 10.15 Mayhem: Secret Lives Of Georgian Kings. (PGav, R) 11.10 Rebel With A Cause: Tiga Bayles. (PGa, R) 12.10 The Boys Who Said No. 1.15 Hell On Earth: WWII. (Mav, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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That Keeps Ticking. 9.30 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. 11.10 Sugar Babies. 12.05am PEN15. 1.15 The Public Image Is Rotten. 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Figure Skating. 1.35 Pandemicland. 2.35 Jeopardy! 4.40 WorldWatch. 5.05 PBS Washington Week. 5.30 Abandoned Engineering. 6.25 Great Australian Concerts: Tina Arena. 7.30 The Day The Rock Star Died. 8.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Men’s race. 12.45am Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Swallows And Amazons. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.15 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 9.15 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 10.55 We’ll Be Young And Beautiful. (2018, M, Italian) 12.35pm Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 2.55 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 4.50 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 6.40 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.30 Knight Of Cups. (2015, M) 10.40 Dear Thomas. (2021, MA15+) 1.30am Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 1.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Gold Coast Suns v Sydney. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls)
8.10 7NEWS: The Final Showdown – Leaders’ Debate. The third and final leaders’ debate.
9.10 7NEWS Spotlight.
10.10 Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed: Roy Tells All. (Premiere, MA15+av)
11.20 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.20 MOVIE: The Flip Side. (2018, Mls, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 9.50 David Attenborough’s Dynasties. 11.00 Ancient Aliens. Noon Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours Of Imola. H’lights. 1.05 Hunting Hitler. 2.05 Jeopardy! UK. 3.05 Young Sheldon. 3.35 MOVIE: Flight Of The Navigator. (1986) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. (2014, M) 10.00 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGln)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.10 9News Late: Election Special. A look at the big issues. 10.10 See No Evil. (Mav)
11.10 The First 48. (MA15+a)
12.00 Oz Off Road TV. (PG, R)
12.50 Destination WA.
1.20 Explore. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (PG, R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6.00 The Sunday Project. Joins panellists for a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics.
7.00 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. (2023, PGlv) Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell. 10.30 FBI. (Mav, R) The FBI stages a sting operation to secure a bomb from an illegal arms dealer. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
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“He leaves this club in a better place than when he found it – a true testament to his character and commitment.”
q Andrew and his sons Oliver and Oscar.
“On behalf of the Board, staff, and all members of Hawks Nest Golf Club, I extend our heartfelt thanks to Andrew for his loyalty, leadership, and exceptional contribution over the past 11 years.
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MONDAY, April 28
6am Children’s Programs. 6.25pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Prague With Michael Portillo. (Premiere)
8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Turkey. (PGas, R)
9.20 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGalv, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (MA15+v)
11.30 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R)
1.35 Son Of. (MA15+v, R) 3.10 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.05 Barkley Manor. (R) 4.35 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) Mali won’t accept help.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski. 9.05 9-1-1: Lone Star. (Mav) A gang killing leads Carlos to new information on his father’s murder. 10.05 Suits L.A. (M) Ted and Stuart’s friendship is tested. 11.05 The Agenda Setters.
12.05 Treadstone. (MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Floor. (Premiere, PGl) 8.45 100% Footy. (M) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard. (MA15+av) 11.15 Police After Dark. (Mlv, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Guy Martin: Arctic Warrior. 10.20 The Most Dangerous Man In America. Midnight Taskmaster. 12.55 Shoresy. 2.30 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 8.20 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 10.15 Real Genius. (1985, M) 12.15pm Silverado. (1985, M) 2.40 Helene. (2020, PG, Finnish) 4.55 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 6.35 Summerland. (2020, PG) 8.30 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 10.50 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 12.55am Body Double. (1984, MA15+) 3.00 Late Programs. 6am Love And Friendship. Continued.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
8.45 Doc. (Ma) While at the hospital recovering, Amy can’t help but insert herself into her roommate’s case.
9.45 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec takes part in a prisoner exchange. 10.45 The Agenda Setters.
11.45 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R) 12.45 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
WEDNESDAY, April 30
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)
8.40 Just One Thing With Michael Mosley. (Premiere, PG)
9.15 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 My Brilliant Friend. (Mal)
11.40 Lost Luggage. (Mal, R)
2.35 Aliquam Dive Stories. (PG, R)
3.35 Aliquam Dive Stories II. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (Premiere, PG)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Carl Barron: Skating Rink For Flies. (Ml, R)
12.10 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv)
1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am The Life
And Death Of Colonel Blimp. Continued. (1943, PG) 8.55 Helene. (2020, PG, Finnish) 11.10 The Zookeeper’s Wife. (2017, M) 1.30pm Summerland. (2020, PG) 3.25 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 5.40 The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 8.30 Letters From Iwo Jima. (2006, MA15+) 11.05 Silverado. (1985, M) 1.30am The Outpost. (2019, MA15+) 3.45 Moving. (1993, M, Japanese)
THURSDAY, May 1
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Secret DNA Of Us. (Ma)
8.35 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin. (Premiere)
9.30 Virdee. (MA15+v)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 The Hollow. (Mal)
1.05 Departure. (Madl, R)
2.45 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R)
3.45 Barkley Manor. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
(R)
6am Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 8.15 Hamlet. (1948, PG) 11.05 Odd Thomas. (2013, M) 12.55pm The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 3.55 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 5.35 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.25 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. 8.30 The Forgotten Battle. (2020, MA15+, German) 10.50 Drive. (2011, MA15+) 12.45am Bliss. (2021, MA15+) 2.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Roo’s heart breaks.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGas)
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) Auditions begin as weird, wacky and wonderful acts compete in front of celebrity judges.
9.35 The Amazing Race. (PG)
11.05 Born To Kill? (MA15+a, R)
12.05 Emergency Call. (PGal, R) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Ml) 8.30 Breakthrough: The Rise Of Women’s Rugby League. 9.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)
AFTER more than a decade of service, Hawks Nest Golf Club (HNGC) will bid a fond farewell to long-standing PGA Head Professional, Andrew McCormack, who will officially finish his role at the club on 30 June 2025.
Andrew has been an integral part of the club for the past 11 years, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, innovation, and community spirit.
