Myall Coast News Of The Area 29 December 2022

UNUSUALLY cool summer breezes did not chill the atmosphere at Galleries in the Gardens (GIG) Christmas party on Friday night.

The celebrations were twofold, Christmas and the fifth year GIG has been located in their delightful Tea Gardens waterfront cottage.

Emilie Tseronis, GIG President, welcomed artists and members of community organisations to the garden party.

Jacqui Bright did a magnificent job preparing and catering for the party,

of the Gallery Sue Bailey and President Emilie Tseronis.

Five years on the Tea Gardens waterfront for Galleries in the Gardens

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Property Settlement & a Bankrupt Spouse

When you become bankrupt, all assets owned by you vest in the Trustee in Bankruptcy, for the benefit of your creditors. There are exceptions including property that you hold on trust for another person; some household property, tools of trade, life assurance policies, some superannuation entitlements and rights to recover compensation for injury and any compensation recovered.

The Trustee must sell all of the vested property and distribute the proceeds amongst the creditors, or sell sufficient property to pay the creditors and return any remaining money or property to the bankrupt. It can get messy when there is a final breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship and a non bankrupt spouse claims an interest over the bankrupt’s vested property, or the Trustee claims the non bankrupt spouse is holding property on trust for the bankrupt.

Since 2005 Bankruptcy and

Family Law have interacted with each other in order to resolve complex disputes involving bankrupt spouses. If court proceedings are on foot, then the Trustee can apply to join proceedings, and will stand in the place of the bankrupt. The bankrupt will then become unable to make any submissions to the Court about property vested in the Trustee, except with permission of the Court.

The Courts are empowered to make orders for the adjustment of the bankrupt’s property vested in the trustee. When doing so, the Courts need to attempt to balance the interests of creditors against those of the family and neither the Trustee, nor the non bankrupt spouse has a priority over the other.

If you have a need for advice in such complex matters, our specialist team of Family Lawyers is ready to assist.

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of the things that make our area special are vital to the future vitality of our towns,” Emilie said.

“Galleries in the Gardens has become not only a local destination but also a drawcard for visitors to our twin towns.”

Lucky door prizes, including a generous $50 gift voucher, added to the evening fun.

Christmas gifts were purchased from The Gallery during the evening and party goers took the time to enjoy the broad variety of work on display.

The philosophy behind this not-for-profit community gallery is to work with community artists along with the broader community to foster the arts in our beautiful area.

The Gallery engages with several local groups throughout the year including The Pearls of Port Stephens, Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Lifesaving Club, Meals on Wheels, the Koala Association, and local schools.

Galleries in the Gardens will be open most days throughout the holiday season.

The Gallery will however be closed from 24 to 27 December inclusive, and from 1 to 3 January, and closed on Tuesdays.

The popular January Cool Summer Exhibition, with this year’s theme of ‘All About Colour’ opens on 6 January and runs throughout the rest of the month.

by Mark Sullivan

MULLANE & LINDSAY TAKING THE LEAD

plus many members also contributed a huge selection of delicious finger food. Representatives of many local groups joined the celebrations.

“Fostering the arts and raising awareness

q Sue and David Matheson, Gillian Fabizweski and Michael Harvey.

q Ian Morphett of the Myall Koala and Environment Group and artist Les Worland.

q Artist Heather Miller and Friend of the Gallery Bob Stuart.

q President Emilie Tseronis and Lee Anderson with a NOTA newspaper cutting from five years ago.

q The Pearls of Port Stephens: Roz Meehan, Kerry Patterson, Sandra Clark, Libby Prescott, Lee Romstein, Karin Anseline, Carol McCaskie.

q Members of the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club.

q Artist Lesly Stevenson and Vice President Hannah Matilda.

q Artist and catering extraordinaire Jacqui Bright.

Twilight Farmers Market a Great Success

By John SAHYOUN

THE Bulahdelah Christmas Twilight Farmers Market, held at the grounds of the Myall River Holiday Park, welcomed great weather and crowds eager to check out the range of locally produced products.

With a wide variety of stalls offering everything from food, local produce and arts and crafts to name but a few, there was something to appeal to all tastes and interests.

Organiser Dale Bradshaw explained how the event came about.

"The Business Chamber in Bulahdelah decided to help small businesses along coming up to Christmas and we thought a Farmers Market would be a great idea.

“Holding it as a twilight event meant it wouldn't be too hot.

"We put the word out on social media, in the local newspaper and existing markets and got a really good response with about 40 stalls, which is up from last year.

“The crowds are up too so it looks like this market is building quite a reputation,”

said Mr Bradshaw.

"People have actually stopped me in the streets and said how good it is for the town and we are pretty excited about doing another one in the future.”

Mr Bradshaw explained the importance of these types of markets for the local community.

"They're a great communication for the town, people gather, they chat and have a cup of coffee, they bump into friends they haven't seen in ages, do a bit of shopping and support local businesses.

“It's great to get out and about.”

The Business Chamber and Committee are planning on bigger and better events in

the coming year. Photographs of the day can be found on the

Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Facebook page.

q The Bulahdelah Men’s Shed displays their craftwork.

q Santa dropped in to say hello.

q The crowds were massive.

q Bri Bradshaw displays some yummy food.

All About Colour Exhibition opens at The Gallery

‘ALL ABOUT COLOUR’ is the theme for this year’s Summer Cooler Exhibition at The Gallery, the home of the Galleries in the Gardens artist members in beautiful gardens on the Tea Gardens waterfront.

This exciting exhibition opens on Wednesday 4 January 2023 and runs through to Monday 30 January 2023.

Colour can be interpreted in many ways; from the colours in our lives to the beauty of the colours around us.

The artists’ imaginations and visions are interpreted through a wide variety of styles and textures.

Works on exhibition and for sale will include oils and acrylics, interpretations through the lens, prints and three dimensional sculptures.

This is the sixth year the Summer Cooler has been a key exhibition at The Gallery.

Colours surround us in every facet of our lives.

The quality of our light, myriad tones of colour, weaving colours together, translating the moods through colours, the ideas are endless.

The Gallery is open Wednesday to Monday including weekends from 10am to 4pm, closed Tuesdays.

Enjoy a walk along Tea

Gardens waterfront and visit The Gallery at 81 Marine Drive.

It’s just down from the main wharf - look for the colourful gardens with the

orange flags and the delightful Tea Gardens fisherman's cottage, home to Galleries in the Gardens.

Entry is free and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Follow GalleriesInTheGardens on Facebook, or visit www.galleriesinthegardens. com.au

q A range of quality art is on display in this year’s Summer Cooler Exhibition at The Gallery.

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erosion.

A review of the use of the sand transfer system which was designed to pump sand from the stockpile to the beach is still underway.

“Initial indications from this review have shown that the sand transfer system has proven to be effective but it is only one method of renourishing the beach, so we'll go forward using a mix of methods to transfer sand to ensure we protect the road and consequently the homes located on the peninsula,” said Council’s Director of Engineering and Infrastructure Services, Robert Scott.

Jimmys Beach, located on the Winda Woppa

peninsula at Hawks Nest, is one of fifteen coastal areas formerly referred to by the NSW Government as a coastal erosion ‘hotspot’.

The sand transfer system, which was commissioned in July 2019, was a $4.1 million project funded jointly by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage, the Department of Primary Industries Crown Lands and Water and MidCoast Council to trial a solution of using pumps to take sand from a stockpile at the end of the Winda Woppa peninsular to Jimmys Beach.

Following two renourishment campaigns, the operation and cost of the system has been independently reviewed.

“This has shown that sand trucking also remains a viable option, so we will continue to use trucks when appropriate and will choose the most economical method each time we need to replenish the beach,” Mr Scott said.

The sand that is transferred to Jimmys Beach comes from the stockpile at the end of the peninsula that is created by navigational dredging of the nearby Eastern Channel of the Myall River.

“We know the continued dredging of the channel to allow for recreational boating is important to the community and the method we use to transfer the sand to Jimmys Beach has no impact on this.

“The dredging program will continue as

A Cracking Year for Business Chamber

By John SAHYOUN

A STELLAR year has ended for the Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism with a dinner to thank the various organisations and businesses that support its ongoing initiatives.

The Chamber has been consistently ranked in the top ten percent of business chambers in the Hunter Region for many years and a runner up at the State Business Awards, meeting challenges that larger areas would be envious of.

The Chamber has also been an active member of the MidCoast Business Chamber,

looking at improvements in our local government areas

Bulahdelah Chamber of Commerce and Tourism has many diverse interests.

In addition to being a representative organisation for businesses and tourism, the Chamber runs one of the few surviving Rural Transaction Centres in Australia, the local library and the Visitor Information Centre as well in general promotions for the town and many other interests.

Vice President of the Chamber, Kevin Carter told Myall Coast News Of The Area, “It is all about building up our town and making it

a place that people want to visit.

“We believe that our town and the Myall Coast area is one of the best venues on the planet and we actively promote this and given that visitation has improved since the Covid lockdowns.

“It’s full steam ahead,” said Mr Carter.

With plans in place for a third studio for Myall Coast Radio in Bulahdelah, various improvements to the Bulahdelah Rural Transaction Centre as well as improvements around town, it looks like a great 2023 ahead.

programmed, regardless of the transfer method.”

At this point in time approximately 20,000 cubic metres of sand per year

Fifteen Years Of Diligent Service

By Marian SAMPSON

STEVE Vautier, the Deputy Unit Commander of Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage, has been awarded a National Medal for fifteen years of service to the volunteer organisation.

Mick Chubb, PR Officer of Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage told News Of The Area, “At our meeting last night, our State Member for Port Stephens, The Honourable Kate Washington was in attendance to present awards.

“Deputy Unit Commander Steve Vautier was presented the National Medal for fifteen years of diligent service,” he said.

The National Medal recognises long-time service by members of recognised government and voluntary organisations that risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in enforcement of the law or in times of emergency or natural disaster.

Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington told News Of The Area, “It was my honour to present Deputy Unit Commander Steve Vautier with a National Medal in recognition of his fifteen years of service as a Marine Rescue volunteer.

“The medal is welldeserved recognition of Steve's selfless service to our community and country,” she said.

For boaters knowing that Marine Rescue is there is like having an extra level of safety each and every time they put foot on a

boat and cast off from their berth or mooring.

From broken down motors to medical emergencies, the crew at Marine Rescue are always ready for a call out.

If you have been thinking about volunteering with a worthwhile organisation contact the crew at Marine Rescue to find out how you can help.

Seniors Discounts On Offer

By Marian SAMPSON

SENIORS

Minister for Seniors Mark Coure said the directory details more than 2,000 businesses providing significant

discounts off products and services available through the NSW Seniors Card program.

“This directory lists all the savings that can be accessed, from supermarkets, retail and boutique stores, health and fitness, travel, utilities and professional services,” Mr Coure said.

“The Seniors Card is the

largest program of its kind in Australia, and has been helping keep more money in seniors' pockets and easing the cost of living for 30 years.”

Seniors Cards are available for permanent NSW residents who are 60 years of age or over and are working no more than 20 hours per week in paid employment.

For more information visit www.seniorscard. nsw.gov.au.

This year the Chamber has run events in Small Business Month, Bigger Backyard and social media productions as well as many

other events. Membership is key in promoting our area and interests and the Chamber would encourage all to

join in its vision to make Bulahdelah the best place there is as well as advancing the great opportunities in our area.

q Bulahdelah Chamber celebrates a great year.

is moved onto the beach to protect the road from erosion and to replenish it following severe weather events.

Providing a sand buffer on Jimmys Beach has been an issue for Council and the Winda Woppa community for the best part of 30 years.

q The sand renourishment program at Jimmys Beach will continue.

q Deputy Unit Commander Steve Vautier presented with the National Medal.

can now pick up the latest copy of the NSW Seniors Card Directory from hundreds of locations across the state or access it online.

Active Kids program expanded to include school holiday fun

IT’S set to be a summer to remember for kids with the NSW Government’s Active Kids program extended to include school holiday sports and recreation activities.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said families could now use the $100 Active Kids voucher to enrol their children in eligible school holiday programs, helping ease pressure on family budgets.

“These school holidays will be a summer NSW kids

never forget with hundreds of sports activities to be added to the Active Kids program, so children can get active, have fun and enjoy the outdoors,” Mr Perrottet said.

“So, whether the little ones want to do their favourite sport or try something new, the Active Kids program and NSW Government has got kids covered this summer.”

Treasurer Matt Kean said the Active Kids vouchers would be expanded to include sport and recreation

activities during the school holidays, which are delivered for a minimum of four hours, or over at least five sessions.

“Active Kids has turbocharged sporting participation across NSW, with more than 4.67 million vouchers redeemed, saving families $462 million,” Mr Kean said.

“We’re expanding the program so more kids can get active and more parents can get through the summer school holidays without

breaking the bank.”

Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said the Active Kids program is a nationleading NSW initiative delivering enormous benefits for community sporting organisations and clubs across the State.

“The Active Kids program has significantly accelerated sporting participation and pumped unprecedented funding into community sporting organisations and clubs,” Mr Henskens said.

Generous Myall U3A Art Group just keep giving

IN a busy holiday season, the U3A Art Group have, yet again, been busy working to ensure the most vulnerable members of our community know they are not forgotten.

Sonja Ridden, the U3A Art Group Convener said, “For the second year running we have spent several happy hours making cards that were distributed to our local nursing home residents in time for Christmas.

“The idea was originated last year by one of our Art

Group members, Jeanette Hart, and was warmly welcomed by the entire group.

“We embraced this project after having spent the previous two years engaging in fundraising efforts benefitting the education of children in third world countries.

“Giving back in this way, which our Art Group members have wholeheartedly embraced, led us to consider needs that exist closer to

home, thus the idea of helping our nursing home residents feel connected with the community was born.

“We love our community, honour our elders and feel blessed that we are able to be a blessing,” Sonja said.

If you would like to join this group of extraordinary artists in 2023 please contact Myall U3A directly on 0431 523 093. You can find out more details on their new website at www.myallu3a.

org.au or email info@ myallu3a.org.

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“There are more than 11,000 Active Kids providers in NSW and with summer sport in full swing, school holidays are the perfect time to register kids in their favourite sport or recreation activity.”

Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said families across the State could use the digital voucher in just a few clicks through the Service NSW app.

“NSW families have embraced the Active Kids program, one of more than 70 Government savings to help

ease pressure on households and boost their budgets, with parents giving a 97 percent thumbs up for the application process,” Mr Dominello said.

“Now with the expansion of the voucher to school holiday sport activities, recreation providers can now simply select ‘school holidays’ in a new drop down feature in their application to begin accepting vouchers.”

Families can access their child’s Active Kids voucher via the Service NSW app or website, attending a Service NSW Centre or by calling Service NSW on 13 77 88.

For further information on the Active Kids Program, visit www.sport.nsw.gov.au/ active-kids.

LOCAL Government NSW (LGNSW) has released its Election Priorities for the 2023 NSW State Election, which detail the commitments that are required at State level to ensure councils can continue to provide the services their community deserve.

The priorities contained in the document centre on ten key themes that LGNSW is calling on all parties and candidates to commit to in the lead-up to the election.

They are:

• Financial sustainability

• Resilience to natural disasters

• Roads and infrastructure

• Housing and homelessness

• Environment and the circular economy

• Intergovernmental agreement

• Stronger communities

• Rural, regional and community health

• Planning

• Skills and labour shortages

LGNSW President Darriea Turley AM said the NSW State Election was taking place at a critical juncture for local government.

“Local government is a key economic driver for NSW. Councils across NSW employ 55,000 people, look after $177 billion of community assets and most importantly are the beating

heart of the communities they represent,” Cr Turley said.

“But despite the sector’s vital importance, councils are at breaking point due to a myriad of challenges that need urgent attention.

“Our financial model is not fit-for-purpose with a rate cap methodology that is detached from the economic reality. “Meanwhile, years of extreme weather events has caused extensive damage to our road network and infrastructure.

“In addition, a challenging economic outlook is causing tremendous stress on the communities that we serve, leading to cost-of-living pressures and an affordable housing crisis.

“This is all occurring as the ability of councils and communities to determine what development occurs in their own area continues

to diminish.

LGNSW calls for better outcomes for communities this election

“Our Election Priorities detail these challenges while providing a golden opportunity for all sides of politics to finally partner with local government so that together we can deliver the outcomes our communities expect and deserve.

“Crucially, the priorities include measures that are not just critical to our short-term future, but also for the benefit of future generations as we face shifting demographics and a changing climate.

“We look forward to working with all parties and candidates in the lead-up to the March election to ensure these priorities come to fruition.”

Look out for kids near our roads this summer

SLOW down and look out for children during these holidays to help reduce child pedestrian injuries and fatalities across the region.

You’ll soon begin to see signs urging you to ‘Slow Down, Kids Around’.

These signs, around beaches, parks and other busy recreational locations, are there to remind you to be extra careful in your car during holiday time.

MidCoast Council is pleased to support road safety messaging from the Little Blue Dinosaur

Foundation. Michelle and David McLaughlin founded Little Blue Dinosaur after tragically losing their fouryear-old son, Tom in a pedestrian accident on the Central Coast.

A central aim of Little Blue Dinosaur is to help make holiday time safer for children by using visual reminders for drivers and parents.

“Children don’t fully comprehend the dangers on our roads and they are still developing the ability to safely cross the road.

“That means it’s our responsibility as adults to look out for them,” said MidCoast Council’s Road Safety Officer, Chris Dimarco.

Land transport accidents are the leading underlying cause of death in Australia for the one to fourteen age group, according to The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

If you have children in your care, hold their hand when near a road, carpark, or any place where vehicles may approach.

Children have a more limited awareness of the presence of traffic and

the speed and distance of oncoming vehicles.

“Holiday time is a busy period for our region,” added Chris.

“With additional traffic around, and both drivers and pedestrians who may be unfamiliar with the area, it’s critical we all take care of our most vulnerable pedestrians – children.”

For more information about the Hold My Hand Campaign, road safety tips and educational resources for children, visit www. littlebluedinosaur.org.

q ‘Slow Down, Kids Around’.

www.newsofthearea.com.au

q The Myall U3A Art Group have been giving back to the community.

best option is to

show up to enrolment day on Thursday 12 January from 9.30- 11.30am at the Baptist

Church on Myall Street, Tea Gardens.

Dorin’s Draws By Paul

Dear Jasminda,

On theCouch

MY daughter is a vegetarian and now every time we sit down to a meal that includes meat, she makes the sound of that particular animal. Mealtimes are so unenjoyable.

Mr Luke K.

a bad rap. Vegans are for some akin to the anti-Christ, such is the level of hatred and taunting they receive for making what is often an ethical decision based on being kind to other creatures who have no say in their destiny. Still, your daughter’s approach is a bit in-yourface, and that is part of the issue. Some vegans and vegos happily go about their lives without discussing their choices and others, like the militant vegan, chain themselves to abattoirs and post videos of pigs squealing and chickens being boiled alive, which is a bit unpalatable when you’re sitting down to your Sunday bacon and egg roll.

Another Year Gone

By Marian SAMPSON

AS we bid farewell to 2022 I can’t help but think about the year and the important issues that I have shared with my local community through the NOTA.

I can say with some pride that I write for a growing, sustainable publication which shares local news from Port Stephens to north of the Coffs Coast.

For me the highlight of the year has to be seeing the Green Sea Turtles being released back into the wild by the incredible team at Sea Shelter - Beryl, the last release, literally created a bow wave in her rush to freedom.

However, for me this has created deeper awareness of the problems associated with pollution in our marine environment.

One of the turtles released lost a flipper due to a fishing line tangle.

These creatures are categorised as vulnerable and they are particularly at risk from pollution including fishing line tangles, plastic bags and balloons abandoned in the environment.

In the Myall Coast NOTA, I have written extensively about the local dingo population and I hope that the articles, based strongly on University research and input from ecologists, will help to preserve our five local packs of dingoes and see a change in the way the community views what a dingo is

and what a wild dog is.

In sharing information about this ancient species I hope to break some of the stereotypes and potentially help to change the management of dingoes in our state - something which I have become very passionate about.

The key message for these wonderful animals is “Please Don’t Feed The Dingoes!”.

For those that aren’t aware, the dingoes around Hawks Nest and the Myall Coast need protection, and one of their greatest threats is human interaction.

Again in the animal kingdom, writing about our local koala population and the work of the Port Stephens Koala Hospital has been a rewarding experience.

From the responses to the stories that I have written about these beautiful creatures and the dedicated volunteers that care for those in need, I know their tales have brought joy and hope to our readers.

Writing about citizen scientists and environmental groups like Landcare has also been a wonderful experience.

Of course there have also been stories about politics, and COVID.

The year has also seen the ongoing fight to save vulnerable land from development and sale including the now infamous 109 Foreshore Drive at Salamander Bay and another plot of foreshore land at Anna Bay.

Dear Luke,

YOU know sometimes when I seek solutions I turn to philosophy or case law or a thesis written by a student having an existential crisis, and sometimes I need to look no further than Kermit, who made a very valid point when he sang, ‘It’s not easy being green.’ Despite all the information out there on the benefits to ourselves and our planet when we cut down or even cut out meat, vegetarians get

Our community also came together to fight what it saw as the inappropriate development of a heliport adjacent to the Anna Bay Cemetery - an issue which incensed locals who wish to be able to take time to reflect at the graves of their loved ones in peace.

This issue is now going before the Land and Environment Court.

The community is on notice in relation to the Tomaree Lodge site and sharing the potential future that this site offers as a tourism hub inspires me to remind everyone to get online and have your say - you only have until 6 January to let the powers that be know what you want to see on this site!

The controversial issues that I have written about this year include the incursion on to the public domain by foreshore residents, the Council’s proposed SRV, the proposed development of Bannisters, roaming of goats on environmentally sensitive land at Anna Bay, the now iconic “Anna Bay Eyesore” and the issue of Port Stephens councillors going missing from council action.

I have been privileged to share stories of strength and courage and of our community coming together to support those in need.

To all the amazing charities and for all the wonderful work you do that I have been able to share, it has been an honour to share your work and selflessness - I find the selfless acts of our community’s volunteers humbling.

On a slightly different note, sharing the milestones of the PBL award winners

Dinners must be a rollicking affair at your place, Mr LK. I can imagine your wife bringing her casserole to the table and your daughter warming up her vocal chords before starting a plaintive rendition of Old MacDonald Had a Farm. It is enough to put anyone off their meal. May I suggest you serve fish? Then you will just have to sit there and watch her silently gulping, which, although distracting, is certainly quieter.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

throughout the year is one of the things which I feel is important - not because of the individual acts - but because these awards recognise the good in our youth.

The students who win these awards are not necessarily the fastest or the smartest, but they are the kindest, the most caring and honest and as a parent I know how important awards like these are.

I have connected with local groups and associations like Probus, the CWA, the RSL sub-Branches, Emergency Services, Rotary, Lions Clubs, schools, arts, sporting groups and more - there are simply too many to name.

All of these connections have been an enriching experience.

All of these groups provide wonderful benefits to our community; from keeping us safe to keeping us connected, the spirit of our local community is strong.

I would like to also thank all the contributors that share ideas, stories and images for the reading pleasure of our community.

I have shared the highs and the lowsand while not everyone will agree with all of the stories that the NOTA has shared, I have faith in the process and balance which the NOTA brings to local issues.

My message to family and friends and community for the holiday season is to stay safe, be happy, tell those who matter to you that you love them and take the time to stop and smell the roses.

- An end of year message

By Jewell DRURY.

THURSDAY October 6 2016 saw the official launch of News Of The Area in the Bay, and I was very honoured to be one of the original reporters for the newspaper.

Since those humble beginnings I have seen the News Of The Area increase in size and popularity.

Our newspaper is like no other, with a love of our Port Stephens community and a heart to share the lives and legacy of so many amazing people.

I have had the pleasure of meeting many of our readers and have been truly touched by your kindness, love and community spirit.

I love writing your stories, as I try to share the heart behind your determination, strength, goals and commitment to build and support our community, thank you for being you.

I have lived on the Tomaree Peninsula for more than 26 years, raising my eight children here in our beautiful blue water wonderland.

I love that our newspaper was born out

NOTA reporter Jewell Drury

of the passionate hearts of local couple Mick and Rochelle Wright, who live in Port Stephens with their three beautiful children.

Locally owned and operated with local reporters, each of us passionate about bringing to you a balanced and informative community newspaper, sharing the highs and lows of each other's lives, as we support one another throughout the year.

I would like to leave you all with a blessing for Christmas and for the coming year.

"May the Lord bless you and keep you, make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you.

May he turn his face toward you and give you peace.

May his favour be upon you and a thousand generations and your family and your children and their children and their children.

May his presence go before you and behind you and beside you, all around you and within you, and may he keep us all safe until we meet again."

By John SAHYOUN

QUITE out of the blue the publisher contacts me and asks if I’d be interested in reporting for Myall Coast News Of The Area.

It’s been a number of years since I’d last been involved in print journalism so I was a bit hesitant at first but I thought it would be a great opportunity to inform the public on what is going on in our area.

I was contacted by the editor and would you believe it I was on a train at the time returning from Sydney where I was attending an award presentation for being published in an anthology.

In recent years besides a couple of short stories I’ve been involved mainly in academic writing and business papers which are totally different to weekly news stories but there was a challenge there.

Sometimes it is the backstory which is

interesting and never sees the light of day.

“I love writing your stories” My return to print journalism - John Sayhoun

Recently I had got up at the crack of dawn to finish off a couple of stories and while I was working away the power unit of my computer went snap, crackle and pop and I was left looking at a blank screen.

My response is of course unprintable!

With the deadline fast approaching and the editor wanting something for this week's paper it was a matter of firing up another computer and getting it going and rapidly putting something together.

It turned out all good.

To pick out my favourite story in the past few weeks is like picking out your favoured child in your family.

I’ve been fortunate in that I’m involved with many community organisations so there have been many great yarns that I’ve looked at.

I want to say that all of them are my favourites as every story is worth telling.

I would encourage all of you who have something to tell to consider joining our team and sharing the items that are newsworthy in our area.

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READING by Lynne Miles: Luke 2: 8 - 11 "There were shepherds in the fields keeping watch over their flocks by night. An angel of the LORD suddenly appeared before them and the glory of the LORD shone all around them and they were afraid. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid for I bring good tidings of great joy which will be for all people. Today in the city of David, a Saviour has been born for you, who is Christ the LORD.""

Live your Holiday

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The open plan living is accentuated with high vaulted ceilings and plenty of glass to capture all the views on offer. The aspect has the benefits of plenty of morning sun together with the advantage of the cooling north easterly sea breezes in the afternoons.

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There are 4 generous bedrooms in all. The master offers a large ensuite bathroom and walk-in robe, while two of the

Stylishly appointed with sweeping water views

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others have built ins. The 4th is large enough for a queen size bedroom, has sliding door access to the rear yard and can also be utilised as a media room.

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Parking is via a generous double garage with drive through to the level landscaped backyard. Beyond the yard boundary is non-urban bushland so there are no neighbours

No need for a plan B living here, you are only a hop, skip & a jump to delectable restaurants, bars & cafes.

As you enter this sophisticated, two level, light-filled home, with north easterly aspect, you immediately feel as though you are within a private oasis. This home offers expansive living spaces indoors and out.

The grand entrance invites you to explore the unique features within both levels of the home.

Hardwood timber polished floors set the coastal feel as you are welcomed to the upper floor. The expansive open plan lounge, dining, kitchen and living areas flow freely as you take advantage of the views offered by the expansive Myall River views and surrounds.

The carefully appointed kitchen, complete with new oven, has the desired storage and workspace requirements for the most distinguished cook in the house. This kitchen sets a special focus point and perfect for those that love to entertain.

The luxuriously spacious master bedroom, with walk in robe and bathroom, generously provides for the perfect parents retreat.

The second bedroom is cleverly set to offer balcony access to the front of the home and built-in robe with storage option.

Downstairs is the perfect haven that doubles as the third bedroom, granny flat or teenage retreat, complete with kitchenette, bathroom, laundry. This expansive space opens onto the lower deck overlooking the rear gardens.

An Automatic garage door opens to the extensive 3 car garage which also offers internal access to the house. The height of the garage can allow for car, boat or caravan storage, with extra space for a workshop.

Relaxation awaits as you enjoy the privacy of sundrenched balcony decks and verandahs. Entertaining in this home will have you at your finest as family and guests naturally experience the spacious flowthrough with an extensive open plan design throughout. You can simply unwind surrounded by lovingly landscaped low maintenance gardens and expansive rear and front lawn areas.

Notable points of difference are offered within this home and include

• Sound proofing to front windows

• Gas heating

• Ducted air conditioning

• LED down lights

• Fully insulated

• Watering system

• Fish cleaning bench

• Outdoor shower

Privately tucked away in a tranquil setting, this fabulous family home affords a haven of stylish versatility, laid back luxury and rare levels of privacy.

If you have been looking for a large family home, on a completely flat & sundrenched block, then you have found it!

To arrange your private inspection, contact Kirsten Adam & Kim Sepos 02 4997 1259

North Arm Cove is a beautiful village surrounded by Port Stephens Cove, where you can jump in your boat and have lunch at Nelson Bay, cast a line to catch your own, or go kayaking before breakfast. This property offers a lifestyle change that will see you shed the stresses of city living immediately. Within the village is a tennis court, community centre (that offers barista coffee 3 x times per week), community gardens,

walking trails, reserves and beaches, easy water access points, and all within 5.5kms off the Pacific Highway. Supermarkets, restaurants, medical facilities are all within a 15 Minute drive at Tea Gardens. The patrolled beaches of Hawks Nest and the championship golf course are just a further 3-minute drive over the river. For more info, call Century 21 Coastal Properties.

NEWS OF THE AREA

How do you talk to a giant?

Use big words.

What animal is always at a baseball game?

A bat.

What falls in winter but never gets hurt?

Snow.

What did the Dalmatian say after lunch?

That hit the spot.

Why did the kid cross the playground?

To get to the other slide.

What do you call a droid that takes the long way around?

R2 detour.

Why did the cookie go to the hospital?

Because he felt crummy.

Why was the baby strawberry crying? Because her mom and dad were in a jam.

What did the little corn say to the mama corn? Where is pop corn?

YOU'RE JOKIN'

How do you make a lemon drop?

Just let it fall.

What did the limestone say to the geologist?

Don’t take me for granite.

Why does a seagull fly over the sea?

Because if it flew over the bay, it would be a baygull.

Keeping safe on our waterways

By Marian SAMPSON

SUMMER is the time that Australians get out onto the water and in holiday locations like ours there is plenty to explore and enjoy.

However for many boaters this is a once a year activity and it is important to be safe while enjoying the good life.

Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage is urging boaters to be prepared and to Log On with their local Marine Rescue base before hitting the water over the holidays.

Commander David Aselford said that while the bulk of their callouts were to assist boaters with generally minor engine, battery or fuel problems, escalation into a serious emergency can happen very quickly.

"While a vehicle breakdown on the side of a road can be frustrating, a bad boating situation can quickly get worse and could mean the difference between life and death,” Mr Aselford said.

“What we see regularly is a situation where someone hasn't used their boat for a long time and then go out

without making the proper checks first.

"The boat starts and you head out fishing for the day, with everything okay.

“But when you want to come back in, the engine won't start or the outboard motor falls off.

“This is where the situation can quickly escalate.

“When one thing goes wrong, it all starts going wrong.”

Checking the simple things such as changing the fuel, oil and oil filter, checking the engine, gearbox and propeller, charging the battery, testing the electronics and making sure you have the required safety equipment can mean the

difference between a safe and enjoyable day on the water and a potentially lifethreatening situation.

“Carrying all the safety gear including everyone wearing a life jacket increases your chances of survival in any incident.”

Boaters are also being urged to check the weather prior to launching their boat.

Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage does regular local weather forecasts supplied by the Bureau of Meteorology, and is able to supply additional weather information upon request.

"Water users are also reminded in an emergency, every second counts.

“Boaters should log on with Marine Rescue on VHF Channel 16, 27 Mhz Channel 88 or the Marine Rescue App before heading out.

“The Marine Rescue App is suitable for iPhone and Android users and is simple to use but you can also call the base on 02 4982 4981 to log on and log off if required.

“The service is free to all users,” Mr Aselford added.

“Marine Rescue volunteers will watch out for your safe return and if you don't log off as planned, start

New rent bidding rules now in place

NEW rent bidding regulations came into place on Saturday December 17, banning the practice of solicited rent bidding.

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Minister for Fair Trade Victor Dominello said reforms to regulations under the Property and Stock Agents Regulation announced earlier this week required real estate agents to advertise a rental

property with a fixed price –not with a price range or “by negotiation”.

Real estate agents are now prohibited from inviting, suggesting or inducing a prospective tenant to offer an amount higher than the advertised rent for the property.

“No longer will tenants waste countless hours

applying for rental properties they think they can afford only to be told to increase their offer to improve their prospects,” Mr Dominello said.

“I encourage real estate agents to familiarise themselves with the new regulations and ensure they comply with them in their dealings with renters.”

Safe Boating This Holiday Season

By Marian SAMPSON

HISTORY tells us that Marine Rescue volunteers are about to be in for a busy time as holiday makers dust off their boats and hit the bays, beaches, rivers and lakes of Port Stephens and the Myall Coast region.

Marine Rescue Port Stephens and Lemon Tree Passage volunteers are ready for a surge of boaters heading on to local waterways over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage Unit Commander David

Aselford appealing to boaters to make safety their highest priority and take extra care on the water.

David Aselford told News Of The Area, “While it’s been a busy start to the boating season, our volunteers are well prepared for an expected influx of boaters over what is traditionally the busiest week of the year on our waterways.

“We want everyone to have a great time on the water - and most importantly, to return home safely.”

“Over the Christmas and New Year break it’s more important than ever to make

sure everyone on board is wearing a lifejacket and that you Log On with Marine Rescue NSW on VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue NSW app.

“This free service gives you the peace of mind of knowing our volunteers are watching out for your safe return and that if you don’t Log Off as planned, they will start searching for you.”

Marine Rescue Port Stephens Unit Commander Ben van der Wijngaart said it was concerning that many of the rescue missions launched since the start of the boating

Those who breach the new regulations may be issued an on-the-spot penalty infringement notice of $1,100 for a corporation and $550 for an individual.

The maximum penalties a court can award for noncompliance with the ban on solicited rent bidding are $11,000 for a corporation and $550 for an individual.

season could have been avoided if boaters had taken simple safety precautions.

“Of the rescue operations carried out across the state over the past year, 40.4 percent have been due to engine failure, ten percent a flat battery and nine percent in response to boats out of fuel,” Mr van der Wijngaart added.

“These can easily be prevented by checking your engine and battery are in good condition and that your fuel tank is full before heading out.”

He said large numbers of boaters on the water over the Christmas/New Year period made collisions more likely and urged boaters to slow down, stay vigilant, and take it easy on the water.

With summer often

“NSW Fair Trading will work with real estate agents to make sure they understand the new regulations” Mr Dominello said.

“While the initial focus of NSW Fair Trading is on educating the industry, there will also be regular compliance campaigns and strict enforcement action.

“Anyone who believes

searching for you.

“Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage is operational from 6am to 6pm daily, and available after hours for call outs.”

The team at Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage hope everyone has a safe time on the water over the busy Christmas and summer holiday season.

they have been asked by a real estate agent to increase their offer is encouraged to contact NSW Fair Trading.”

NSW Fair Trading can be contacted by phone on 13 32 20 or online at www. fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ contact-us.

Advice for renters is available on the NSW Fair Trading website at www. fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ housing-and-property/ renting.

coming with strong sea breezes and notorious southerly busters, Mr van der Wijngaart added that Marine Rescue Port Stephens and Lemon Tree Passage crews were often called to help boaters who had misjudged weather and sea conditions.

“Check weather and sea

conditions before heading out and regularly throughout the day as conditions can change quickly.

“You can get up-to-date forecasts from your local Marine Rescue base by calling on VHF Channel 16 at any time or on the Marine Rescue NSW app.”

Sally Whitelaw completes hospital traineeship

ON THURSDAY 8 December

Manning Base Hospital Taree held a celebration to recognise the completion of their school-based traineeships for Indigenous students.

This program runs in partnership with Hunter New England Health and the Aboriginal Health Unit, and trainees have completed seven hundred hours of work experience at the hospital over a two-year period.

This year there were two students recognised for their involvement and

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completion of the program; Darcie Maddalena from Wingham High School and Sally Whitelaw from Bulahdelah Central School.

“During the numerous speeches given at the ceremony Sally was singled out and complimented on her tremendous work ethic and praised for the quality of her contributions to the various departments at the hospital,“ said MichelleLeigh Gray, Aboriginal Education Coordinator at BCS.

“She was offered and accepted a casual position at

Manning Base starting in the new year and is planning to keep exploring her options working in the healthcare system.”

Sally’s journey has inspired two other BCS students who are now planning to apply to take part in this program in 2023.

“Many members of the community expressed their gratitude that a program such as this one is offering Aboriginal students the opportunity to make such positive contributions to the community as a whole,” said Michelle.

Marine Rescue

Lemon Tree Passage Unit

q Deputy Unit Commander Steve Vautier and Unit Commander David Aselford pictured with the Log on banner at the Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage wharf.

q The crews of Port Stephens and Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue conducting a joint training in the lead up to the holiday season.

q Michelle-Leigh Gray, BCS Aboriginal Education Coordinator and Sally Whitelaw.

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PORT STEPHENS C O L O U R I N G in Competition

Prizes:

• Main prize is to become a Koala Crusader with the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. The Prize includes a 12 month Annual Entry Pass, a pledge certificate, plush Koala, baseball cap, lapel pin, sticker and writing pen. Prize value is $129.

• 6 Runner up prizes of a Family pass to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. Entry is for 2 adults and 2 children (aged 4-13 years). Prize is valued at $72.

The Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary Hospital cares for koalas from Port Stephens and the Myall Coast Regions as well as from further afield when there is an animal in need so please get behind our local heroes and plan a visit to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary this school holidays. www. portstephenskoalas. com.au.

Winners will be announced on 13 January 2023 by phone.

Please post entries to: PO Box 1000, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324.

Take part in the News Of The Area colouring in competition this school holidays to be in with the chance to win one of 7 great prizes.

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SUNDAY BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2022

SBS, 7.30pm

FRIDAY ISLE OF DOGS

7FLIX, 5.15pm

Say this comedy’s title quickly enough and you’ll hear the adorable hidden meaning behind Wes Anderson’s canine caper: “I love dogs”. The stylish affair follows 12-year-old Atari (voice of Koyu Rankin) and his dog Spots (Liev Schreiber), who have been separated after an outbreak of dog flu, saw the mayor deport all dogs to an island of landfill. This quickly gives way to a heartfelt tale as Atari teams up with five pups (Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Bob Balaban and Bill Murray) to scour the island for his friend.

So you stayed up past your bedtime and overindulged on New Year’s Eve? Whether you’re tired, headachy or run down after the season’s festivities, this special British treat is a side-splitting way to welcome in the New Year and unwind. It’s a festive stalwart that has tickled audiences’ funny bones for almost 20 years, with it’s pub-style quiz format a laid-back antidote to the hectic time of year. Acidic host, comedian Jimmy Carr (right), is a pro at baiting his guests. This time, Jonathan Ross, Rose Matafeo, Katherine Ryan, Stephen Merchant, Richard Ayoade and Maisie Adam are behind the buzzers to see who has the best memory about the events of 2022.

MONDAY BACK ROADS

ABC, 8pm

Heather Ewart’s

6.10 Grand Designs Revisited. (R) Hosted by Kevin McCloud. 7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories.

7.30 Death In Paradise: Christmas Special. (Ma) Selwyn’s past comes back to haunt him.

9.05 MOVIE: Philomena. (2013, Mal, R)

A political journalist researches the story of a Catholic woman who gave birth out of wedlock in ‘50s Ireland. Judi Dench, Steve Coogan. 10.40 Troppo. (Malv, R)

11.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg Christmas Bash. (Mal, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Child Genius Australia. (R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Engineering Reborn. (PG) 8.30 Inside Central Station: Man Falls In Train. (Ma, R) Narrated by Shane Jacobson. 9.25 Why Buildings Collapse. (PGa, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 1.45 The Kimberley Cruise: The Full Journey. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v South Africa. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v South Africa. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Johanna Griggs checks out Thread Together.

8.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring. (2001, Mhv, R) In a mythic land, a young hobbit discovers that a ring, owned by his eccentric uncle, is a source of ultimate evil. Together with his friends, they set off on a journey to deliver the cursed item to an Elven outpost. Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin.

12.00 MOVIE: An American Affair. (1997, Msv, R) Corbin Bernsen.

2.00 Home Shopping.

series’ 100th episode than by honouring a dead-set Aussie icon: the pub. Season nine kicks off with a one-off exposé of some of Ewart’s favourite “locals” and their fascinating stories. The universal destination for sporting triumphs, meat raffles and friendly catch-ups alike, Ewart traces the history of our watering holes and how they have evolved from male-dominated spaces to a place where families, politicians – and sometimes even horses – love to gather.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) Highlights from the year in review. 10.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group stage. 4.30 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane. From RAC Arena, Perth. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) Home shopping.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Mark and the gang organise a surprise birthday party for Clancy only to have him become stranded in the park.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGm, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Living Room. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Project. Special guests include Channing Tatum.

7.30 MOVIE: Transformers. (2007, Mv, R) A teen becomes entangled in a battle between two groups of robots after they land on Earth. Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel.

10.20 MOVIE: Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen. (2009, Mdsv, R) In the wake of his previous encounter with the Decepticons and the Autobots, a teenager heads to university. Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox.

1.15 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Late-night talk show.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

Reunion Special. (PG, R) 4.40 MOVIE: Hook. (1991, PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2022. (PG, R)

8.30 NYE 2022: The Early Night Show. A big night of entertainment and music.

9.00 NYE 2022: 9pm Fireworks. Coverage of the pre-midnight fireworks.

9.15 NYE 2022: Happy New Year Concert. (PG) An all-star concert.

11.35 NYE 2022: Countdown To Midnight. (PG)

12.00 NYE 2022: Midnight Fireworks. (PG)

12.10 NYE 2022: Auld Lang Syne.

12.20 Rage NYE Special. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (R) 9.10 Blue Water Safari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00

Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Final. H’lights.

3.35 Rovers: Return To Country. (PG, R) 4.15

The Truth Tellers: 10 Years Of NITV News. (R) 5.10 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.10 Dinner For One. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy. (PGal, R)

9.10 Adele: 30 Greatest Moments.

10.40 Willie Nelson: Life & Songs Of An American Outlaw.

12.15 Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. (Mls, R)

1.55 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. (PGv, R) 12.30 MOVIE: Doc Hollywood. (1991, PGalns, R) 2.45 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGl, R) 3.00 Beach Cops. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes. (R) 5.00 News. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: A Dog’s Purpose. (2017, PGa) A dog finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he comes into contact with.

Dennis Quaid, Josh Gad, Britt Robertson.

9.05 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve. (2011, Ml, R) Intertwining stories of couples and singles set on New Year’s Eve in New York, which celebrate the opportunities the special day offers for love, hope, forgiveness, second chances and fresh starts.

Michelle Pfeiffer, Zac Efron, Ashton Kutcher. 11.30 ABBA: The Missing 40 Years. (PGs, R)

12.30 Home Shopping.

3.05 WorldWatch. 4.30 Mastermind Aust. 5.35 Fashionista. 5.45 Vs Arashi. 6.40 Fast History Of Toys. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Taskmaster’s New Year’s Treat. 9.25 Taskmaster. 10.20 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Creek To Coast. 10.30 Weekender. 11.00 House Of Wellness. Noon Horse Racing. From Rosehill, The Valley and Doomben. 6.00 Border Security: International. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Perfect Town. 10.30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 11.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 12.30am Escape To The Country. 1.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Boating. Australian V8 Superboats Championship 2022. Round 4. Replay. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 4.00 Storage Wars. 5.00 Leepu And Pitbull. 6.00 Last Stop Garage. 6.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 7.30 Air Crash Investigation. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Mighty Ships. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! (2008, PGls, R)

A young woman prepares for her wedding.

Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep.

9.40 MOVIE: Xanadu. (1980, G, R)

A beautiful Greek muse incarnates herself on Earth and inspires a man to build a gigantic disco roller-rink.

Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly.

11.35 MOVIE: Can’t Stop The Music. (1980, PGdls, R) Valerie Perrine.

2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

6.00 The Graham Norton Show. (PGlsv, R) Guests include Jessica Chastain.

7.30 MOVIE: Top Gun. (1986, Ms, R) Students at an elite US flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete against each other to be the best in the class. Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis.

9.45 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (2018, Ml, R) The estranged sister of notorious thief Danny Ocean sets out to pull off a heist of her own. Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett.

11.55 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlsv, R) Guests include Jessica Chastain. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Authentic. (PG) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Shopping. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Australia By Design: Innovations. 10.00 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. Noon The Love Boat. 1.00 ST: Next Gen. 2.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 2.30 Stories Of Bikes. 3.00 MacGyver. 5.00 Scorpion. 6.00 Reel Action. 6.30 Soccer. A-League Men. Matchweek 10. Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory. 9.30 MacGyver. 10.25 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.20 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Targa High Country. Replay. 2.00 Surf Boats. 3.00 Inside Phuket Airport. 5.00 About A Boy. 5.30 Children’s Programs. 5.45 MOVIE: Marmaduke. (2010, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Phantom. (1996, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Siege Of Robin Hood. (2022, MA15+) Midnight Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. 3.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Undiscovered Vistas. 12.55 Going Places. 1.55 The Land We’re On With Penelope Towney. 2.00 Sing About This Country. 4.00 Stand Up And Be Counted: A NAIDOC Concert Special. 5.55 Power To The People. 6.20 Kriol Kitchen. 6.50 News. 7.00 The Truth Tellers: 10 Years Of NITV News. 8.00 From The Heart Of Our Nation: A Celebration. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.30 Wildflowers Of The Midwest Of WA. (PG, R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 1.00 MOVIE: Philomena. (2013, Mal, R) 2.40

The Early Night Show. (R) 3.10 9PM Fireworks. (R) 3.25 Happy New Year Concert. (PG, R) 5.45 Countdown To Midnight. (PG, R)

6.10 NYE 2022: Midnight Fireworks. (PG, R)

6.20 NYE 2022: Auld Lang Syne. (R)

6.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992, PG, R) Paul Mercurio.

9.05 Wreck. (MA15+v, R) A young man goes to work on a cruise ship.

9.50 Mystify: Michael Hutchence. (Mal, R)

11.30 Mystery Road. (Mdlv, R)

2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.00 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)

5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 Blue Water Safari. 10.10 Love Your Garden. (R) 11.05 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. NHK Trophy. H’lights. 4.05 Sensei: Australia’s Karate Master. (PG, R) 4.55 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 5.30 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2022. Presented by Jimmy Carr.

9.10 MOVIE: The Father. (2020) An ageing man suffering from dementia tries to make sense of his changing circumstances. Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman.

11.00 MOVIE: La Belle Époque. (2019, MA15+ans, R) Daniel Auteuil.

1.10 The Indian Pacific: The Full Journey. (R)

4.10 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 25. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers. From the Gabba, Brisbane. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight: The Confession. (R) Documents the homecoming of Cassandra Sainsbury, who was caught with drugs in Colombia. 12.00 The Good Doctor. (Ma, R) Shaun proposes a radical surgery to save a newlywed woman’s life.

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 RBT. (PGal) Follows the activities of police units.

8.30 MOVIE: Deep Impact. (1998, Mal, R)

A comet is on a collision course with Earth. Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall. 11.00 The First 48. (Mal) 11.50 Murder For Hire. (PGa, R) 12.40 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

7.00 Joseph Prince. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 GCBC. (R) 8.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 9.00 Destination Dessert. 9.30 The Savoy. (PGl, R) 11.40 MOVIE: Poms. (2019, PGls, R) 1.35 MOVIE: Paris Can Wait. (2016, PGal, R) 3.30 Exploring Off The Grid. (Premiere, PGl) 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGal) 5.00 News.

6.30 The Dog House. Dogs are matched with companions.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls) Graham Norton is joined by Olivia Colman, Romesh Ranganathan, Hugh Laurie and Leah Williamson.

9.00 MOVIE: The Gentlemen. (2019, MA15+lv) An American criminal kingpin is looking to cash out of a highly profitable empire. Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Hugh Grant.

11.20 MOVIE: A Quiet Place.

(2018, Mhv, R) A family struggles to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. John Krasinski. 1.10 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

7.20am

6am Morning Programs. 1pm The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00 DVine Living. 2.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 3.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 3.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 4.00 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages. 5.00 Escape To The Perfect Town. 6.00 Air Crash Investigation: Special Report. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Heathrow. 9.30 Air Crash Investigation. (Return) 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. Noon My Fishing Place. 12.30 Fish’n Mates. 1.00 Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 World’s Deadliest. 5.00 Shipping Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 8.30 MOVIE: Kickboxer: Vengeance. (2016, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: Romeo Must Die. (2000, M) 12.55am Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day session. 6pm MOVIE: Shrek The Third. (2007, PG) 7.50 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012, M) 10.20 MOVIE: Pain & Gain. (2013, MA15+) 12.50am About A Boy. 1.20 Queer Eye For The Straight Guy. 3.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. 3.30 Beyblade Burst Surge. 4.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 4.30 Ricky Zoom. 4.50 Earth To Luna! 5.10 Late Programs.

6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Key Of David. 8.00 All 4 Adventure. 9.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 10.00 Reel Action. 11.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 11.30 Buy To Build. Noon Roads Less Travelled. 12.30 Scorpion. 1.30 Pooches At Play. 2.00 Destination Dessert. 2.30 Soccer. A-League

6.00am Morning Programs. 2.55pm Feeding The Scrum. 3.25 Nyoongar Footy. 3.30 Football. NTFL. Women’s. U18s. 4.45 Football. NTFL. Men’s. U18s. St Marys V Darwin Buffaloes. 6.00 Spirit Talker. 6.30 The Land We’re On. 6.35 Animal Babies: First Year On Earth. 7.45 Quincy Jones Big Band. 8.30 Kutcha’s Koorioke. 8.40 The Sit-In: Harry Belafonte Hosts Tonight Show. 10.05

5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 1. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00

MOVIE: Blast From The Past. (1999, PGlsv, R) 2.15 Surveillance Oz Dashcam. (PGl, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Group stage. 4.30 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R) Hosted by Eddie McGuire.

6.00 NBN News.

(R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 8.00 Back Roads. (Return, PG) 8.30 Our Dementia Choir Sings Again. (Ml) Part 1 of 2. 9.30 River. (PGa, R) 10.40 Our Brain. (PG, R) 11.35 The Detectives. (Mal, R) 12.35 Operation Buffalo. (Malv, R) 1.35 Total Control. (Final, MA15+l, R)

2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

4.35 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R)

5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6am WorldWatch. 6.50 The 77 Percent. 7.20 WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.00 Bizarre Foods. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Taskmaster. 9.25 Hypothetical. 10.20 WWE Legends. 11.55 Late Programs.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 26. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. From Blundstone Arena, Hobart. 11.00 The Spin. Lisa Sthalekar, Brad Hodge and Jason Richardson take a look into the world of cricket.

11.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments captured on camera by members of the public. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 11.00 Better Homes. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Air Crash Investigation. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

12.30 Almost Family. (Mas) Edie finds herself at a crossroads.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.

4.30 Hello SA. (PG, R) The team rediscovers two favourite hotels.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today.

6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon The Young And The Restless. 12.55 GB Sewing Bee. (Final) 2.15 Antiques Roadshow. 2.45 MOVIE: The Moonraker. (1958) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Group stage. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00

(PG,

Old People’s Home

For 4 Year Olds. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

8.30 Love On The Spectrum. (PG, R)

9.25 Miriam’s Big Fat Adventure. (Ml, R) 10.25 The Truth About Getting Fit At Home. (PG, R) 11.25 Mystery Road. (Malv, R) 2.10 The Detectives. (Mal, R) 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.35 One Plus One. (R) 5.00 Think Tank. (PG, R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Michael Mosley’s Health Intervention. (R) 8.30 Heritage Rescue: Oxburgh Hall. (PG) Part 1 of 5. 9.30 Secrets Of Playboy: The Bunnies And The Clean Up Crew. (MA15+) 10.20 Battle Of Alcatraz. (Mav, R) 11.10 Reunions. (Mals, R) 12.10 The A Word. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? US. (R) 8.30 Lies, Politics And Democracy. 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Cheyenne & Lola. (Malnsv) 12.00 Unit One. (Mlv, R) 4.15 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Wheelburn. 2.00 Motor Racing. ANDRA Drag Racing. Top Doorslammer. Replay. 3.00 Motor Racing. 2022 Austn Rally C’ship. Coffs Coast Rally. 4.00 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Blood Father. (2016, MA15+) 10.20 The Cleveland Show. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Peer To Peer. (PGa) 10.00 Legacy List. (PGav, R) 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The World’s Greatest Palaces. (PGav, R) 2.55 Great Asian Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 2. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00

MOVIE: Michael. (1996, PGl, R) 2.15 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.30 Beach Cops. (PGads, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 27. Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. From the MCG. 11.00 Death Row: Countdown To Execution. (MA15+av, R) Part 1 of 4. Susanna Reid travels to Huntsville, Texas, to interview death row inmate Patrick Murphy. 12.00 The Real Dirty Dancing. (PG, R) Celebrities recreate moments from Dirty Dancing

1.00 Home Shopping.

5.00 Seven Early News.

5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Shortland St. 11.00 The Movie Show. Noon Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. 2.45 Unknown Amazon. 3.40 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.15 Takeshi’s Castle. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Forged In Fire. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail. 9.30 Forbidden History. 10.25 Why Does Everyone Hate The English? 11.20 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Our Town. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Emmerdale. 12.30 Coronation Street. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Miniseries: Manhunt. 10.45 Late Programs.

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10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R)

7.30 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, Mv, R) An archaeologist and adventurer sets out on a quest to recover the fabled Ark of the Covenant. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen.

9.55 MOVIE: Transformers: Dark Of The Moon. (2011, Mlv, R) The Autobots discover humans have been hiding the existence of a crashed spacecraft on the Moon. Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tyrese Gibson.

1.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 CBS Mornings.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 All 4 Adventure. 11.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 NCIS. 10.20 In The Dark. 11.15 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

1.00 Pawn Stars Sth Africa. 1.30 Pawn Stars UK. 2.00 Down East Dickering. 3.00 Billy The Exterminator. 3.30 Scrap Kings. 4.30 Hustle & Tow. 5.30 American Restoration. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 Train Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

Tips to keep pets happy and healthy this holiday season

RSPCA NSW encourages pet owners to keep the welfare of their furry friends front of mind this festive season.

The holidays are a

wonderful time to spend with family and friends, but for our pets, it can be a stressful time of change.

If you decorated your

home with festive cheer, try to keep baubles and tinsel out of reach of your pets as they can pose a risk to their health if ingested.

10.00 Ninjago. 10.30 Pokémon Journeys. 11.00

Tom And Jerry. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International.

Tournament 1. Day 2. Day session. 6pm Tennis.

Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 2. Night session. 10.30 MOVIE: Police Academy. (1984, M) 12.30am Satisfaction. 1.30 The Sex Clinic. 2.30 Rivals. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00

Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGal, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGalv, R) 1.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 7.30 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Wildlife Rescue. (PGa, R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGal, R) 1.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 GCBC. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. (R) 4.00 Farm To Fork. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6. Group stage. From Pat Rafter Arena, Brisbane, RAC Arena, Perth and Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

12.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mv, R) Stabler and Bell team up to investigate a major lead. Wheatley makes moves to elevate his business.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

4.30 Hello SA. (PG, R) The team heads back to Fine Food Cucina.

5.00 News Early Edition.

5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat 6am Sky News Breakfast. 7.00 Sky News Breakfast. 8.00 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 First Edition. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 NewsNight. 6.00 Inside The News. 7.00 The Evening Update. 8.00 The State We’re In. 9.00 NewsNight. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Sky News Breakfast. 7.00 Sky News Breakfast. 8.00 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 First Edition. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 NewsNight. 6.00 Inside The News. 7.00 The Evening Update. 8.00 China Rising. 9.00 NewsNight.

7.00

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

7.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984, PGv, R) Archaeologist Indiana Jones searches for a mystical stone stolen from an Indian community. Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw.

10.00 MOVIE: Transformers: Age Of Extinction. (2014, Mav, R) An inventor and his family are forced to go on the run after discovering a giant alien robot. Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci.

1.15 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

Antiques Roadshow.

6am Children’s Programs. 11.30 Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 3. Day session. 6pm Tennis. Adelaide International. Tournament 1. Day 3. Night session. 10.30 MOVIE: Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment. (1985, M) 12.15am Satisfaction. 1.05 The Sex Clinic. 2.00 Rivals. 3.00 Bakugan: Evolutions. 3.30 Ninjago. 4.00 Take Two. 5.00

Pokémon Journeys. 5.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens.

6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Healthy Homes Australia. 8.30 Buy To Build. 9.00 iFish. 9.30 Reel Action. 10.00 The Love Boat. 11.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. Noon MacGyver. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. 3.30 The Love Boat. 4.30 Star Trek: The Next Generation. 5.30 JAG. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 Bull. 8.30 My Life Is Murder. 9.25 Bull. 10.20 48 Hours. 12.15am Shopping. 2.15 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Spirit Talker. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Red Dirt Riders. 3.40 Wolf Joe. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Thalu. 4.30 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Bamay. 6.50 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.40 Hip Hop Evolution. 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.10 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, MA15+) 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Characters Of Broome. 2.00 Shortland St. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 3.55 Tales Of The Moana. 4.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Treaty. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Moko. 8.00 The Beach. 8.30 The Last Land: Gespe’gewa’gi. 9.00 Hunting Aotearoa. 9.30 Atlanta. 10.35 Late Programs. 9GO! (83) 9GO!

Flashing or shiny ornaments can be mistaken by pets as fun new toys, so please be mindful of where decorations are placed.

Avoid having candy canes or chocolate on display and securely attach larger decorations, such as Christmas trees, to the wall to prevent them from tipping over and injuring your pet.

Exercise your pet before any guests arrive to help prevent any anxiety.

Also ensure that your

pets have a calm and quiet spot to go to away from the noise, complete with their own water and food source.

This advice also applies to fireworks displays as animals can be injured by trying to flee from the loud noises.

Stay at home with your pet if you can and before the fireworks do some training, play or exercise, as an animal that has had its needs for enrichment

Christmas Darts

By John EDWARDS

Winners: Darby Neville and John Edwards.

Runners up: Sandra Hagan and Darren Rapley.

Ladies Highest Score: Lyn Pierson - 121.

Men’s Highest Score: Darby Neville - 116.

For a bit of fun we rotated the numbers on the dart boards.

Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all our dart players.

THE Hawks Nest Golf Club

Thursday Night Darts crew came together one last time on December 22 to celebrate Christmas.

q Winners Darby Neville and John Edwards and Runners Up Sandra Hagan and Darren Rapley.

q The Hawks Nest Golf Club Thursday Night Darts crew.