By Thomas O'KEEFE
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area was almost a metre under water, with Council bins floating on their holders, and the picnic table uprooted, while inside the Community Centre, essential appliances were hastily raised up on cinderblocks.
“Twenty-four properties are affected in Nerong, 12 evacuated, and septic tanks have flooded and spilled out,” Greg Snape, Deputy Commander of Stroud SES, told NOTA.
“Nerong is also receiving raw sewage coming out of septic tanks upstream, and waste flowing down from properties further up the Myall and Crawford rivers, including from Bulahdelah’s flooding.
“Most houses on the far side of Redbill Park, down Heron Street and Spoonbill Close, have suffered internal flooding; one local was seen using his dinghy to receive basic food supplies across the marina.”
Environmental hazards include direct contact with raw sewage, chemical waste
q Waterhen Park boat launch area at Nerong was under a few feet of water, browned by raw sewage and other pathogenic material.
in the water, and debris and submerged hazards.
Bulahdelah locals have reported minimal damage, with riverine floods being a fact of life in the mountain community, however the town’s main road was cut in half by stagnant flood waters, even after two days of sunshine.
q Nerong’s bus stop and Community Centre sit low near the marina, and remained under water on Sunday.
Several properties were turned into islands during the heaviest rains, but locals had heeded the official warnings and sought supplies before being isolated.
Bulahdelah’s causeways suffered flooding, as predicted, closing off access towards Markwell and the hinterland, but the highway remained accessible, and Bulahdelah Golf Club was set up as an Evacuation Centre for those who needed it.
Bulahdelah Central School was closed most of the week.
Official closure information can be found on the NSW Education website, by searching “School operational status”.
School bus services to Tea Gardens and the rest of the Myall Coast were also affected, due to the bus depot at Bulahdelah being closed off when the Pacific Highway was inundated during the heaviest rains earlier in the week, closing off access south of the town.
Meat raffles by Karuah Meats
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TEA Gardens Grange residents hosted a Trash and Treasure Sale on Easter Saturday in their clubhouse.
Among the many resident-run stalls was a charity stall organised by Mary Cooper, Linda Curran and Yvonne Barnes, which raised $686.50 for the Free Clinic Bus.
Setting up shop at the entrance of the
clubhouse, the stall benefited from prime location to “catch the buyers”.
Mary, Linda and Yvonne presented the funds to Free Clinic Bus President Jan Peeters and coordinator Cheryl Milburn in early May.
“We thank the ladies so much for their donation which will be used to keep the bus running and are so appreciative of their hard work,” said Cheryl.
“It is lovely to keep the community spirit going and supporting each other.”
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week, although fallen tree and leaf debris have ended up clogging gutters, and the waters of Port Stephens grew a murky brown with the runoff.
Pindimar, both north and south, surrounded by swampy forest, suffered from much poorer drainage, left with large lakes of standing water that will take a while to evaporate away.
In many cases, entire lowlying properties and homes suffered inundation, resulting
in the arrival of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) to sandbag front doors.
Along South Pindimar beach, an emergency diversion ditch was dug to prevent high tides mixing with flash flooding backing into the houses, but the hastily dug channel has since caved in, with locals pondering a more permanent solution.
Once again, the only roads in and out of Pindimar, Bundabah and North Arm Cove all suffered temporary flash flooding at their lowest points during the heaviest
rains last week, but they inevitably drained away soon after the downpour finally ended.
Many businesses in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest were left short-staffed as their workers, several of whom normally drive in from North Arm Cove, Bulahdelah and Maitland, were cut off by the floods.
“We called staff who live out of town and told them to stay safe with their families –even if you think you can get into work without an accident, we don’t want you to get stuck unable to get back home,” Gaye at Mema’s Bakery in Tea
erosion zone is now completely exposed, with no chance for sand renourishment during the heavy rains and seas.
q A four-metre high cliff has formed at the end of the southern accessway at Bennetts Beach, exposing old infrastructure and undermining new beach fencing.
Gardens told NOTA.
Both Bennetts and Jimmys beaches suffered alarming erosion events.
Sustained two-metre waves and heavy rain at Bennetts Beach saw carved the normally wide sandy shore into a dangerous fourand-a half-metre high cliff that Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club members temporarily cordoned off.
Winda Woppa’s infamous erosion zone was hammered for the fifth time since last month’s sand renourishment, leaving the whole front of the road support underlay exposed.
Deep rivulets also carved themselves out of the edges of The Boulevarde, causing further erosion from the other side.
The Bureau of Meteorology is warning of an 80 percent chance of showers returning by the following week.
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Mullane & Lindsay has worked with Ronald McDonald House for a number of years participating in the “Meals from the Heart” program. The program invites volunteers from the community to prepare meals for families staying at the House, alleviating the burden of daily meal preparation for the families and allowing them to instead focus on their children’s recovery
During our recent visit to Ronald McDonald House, we embraced the beginning of winter by preparing a hearty dinner for over 30 people which featured pumpkin soup, baked chicken and veges, rice, salads with a lovely dessert comprising sticky
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Participating in the “Meals from the Heart” program gave us the opportunity to connect with our community, and allowed us to provide tangible and practical support to families navigating a difficult time.
Our staff appreciate the opportunity to contribute to the work of the Ronald McDonald House organisation, which is dedicated to supporting families with seriously ill children, striving to keep families together throughout their child’s essential medical treatment. Ronald McDonald House is designed as a “home-away-from-home”, providing a place to stay, meals, essentials, and overall a comforting environment for families who need to be near their hospitalised children.
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By Thomas O’KEEFE
HIDDEN dangers exist in practically every house and property, many only exposed after an incident like the heavy rainfall that the region received over the last weeks.
Mould, which naturally exists almost everywhere, loves moisture and poorlylit areas that lack decent ventilation, such as walls or wallpaper, ceilings, bathroom tiles, carpets, insulation material and wood.
NSW Health states that most health problems caused by mould are due to the inhalation of its spores, tiny particles released into the air in its effort to reproduce.
“Spores are carried in the air and may cause health problems if inhaled
by people who are sensitive or allergic to them –irritation of the nose, eyes or skin, wheezing, and, for people with asthma, inhaling mould spores may cause an asthma attack.
“Very rarely, people may develop a severe mould infection, usually in the lungs.
“One such infection is the rare immune disorder known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis, in which the lungs become inflamed from
The best ways to prevent mould growing in the home are to maintain proper ventilation, reduce humidity, and control damp accumulation.
Ventilation is as simple as installing and using exhaust fans in highmoisture environments (kitchen and bathroom), or opening windows for crossventilation.
Humidity and dampness can be reduced by repairing
as rising lateral damp, may require professional attention.
Only after the recent heavy rains have some households discovered that their roofs are not as waterproof as once thought, and long-hidden leaks have suddenly become obvious and alarming.
Removal of mould can be attempted with either household detergent, waterdiluted vinegar, or properly diluted bleach in stubborn
By Thomas O’KEEFE
PREDATORY scammer activity is predicted to skyrocket in the wake of the recent rains and flood disasters.
In the aftermath of severe flooding, the State Government is urging people to remain vigilant when donating to recovery efforts.
As communities recover and rebuild, authorities are warning that scammers may attempt to exploit the situation through fake fundraising appeals.
“The generosity shown by people across NSW in response to the floods has already been extraordinary, but sadly, we know that scammers are quick to take advantage of these moments,” said Acting Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading Paul Scully.
“Before you donate, take a moment to verify the fundraiser at verify.licence. nsw.gov.au, or donate through givit.org.au.
“A few simple checks can make all the difference in ensuring your support goes to those who truly need it, and we want to make sure
that every dollar donated goes to helping people rebuild their lives and not into the hands of fraudsters.”
NSW Fair Trading is reminding the public to take simple precautions to ensure their donations are going to legitimate causes.
This includes checking the charity is registered and has a valid fundraising authority, and being cautious of unsolicited donation requests via phone, email, or social media.
Consumers are encouraged to:
• Check the charity’s registration on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) website: https:// www.acnc.gov.au/charity/ charities
• Look up the organisation on the NSW Fair Trading Charitable Fundraising Register: https://verify.licence.nsw. gov.au/home/Charities
• Avoid clicking on links in unsolicited messages or emails.
• Report suspected scams to Scamwatch or contact NSW Fair Trading: https://www.scamwatch. gov.au.
While a variety of scam types exist, and more are dreamed up every day, many share a similar set of features that can and should be looked for every time we open an unsolicited message. Many scams include:
• A strong sense of urgency (regarding either a serious problem or a surprise win);
• Use of familiar
names or brands;
• Dubious grammar and language manipulation;
• An easy way out of the problem posed.
Some scammers will impersonate a flood victim or charity desperately reaching out for help, soliciting donations in a way that appeals directly to the well-meaning nature of many people who just want
to help those in need.
According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's Little Book of Scams, scammers “use sad stories and cries for help”.
“Scammers will try and use your good nature against you, they will share stories of heartbreak and tragedy with you and explain why they need your help and your
money,” the advice states.
“Scammers don’t want you to take your time and think things through, they want to pressure you into acting quickly – this can include making threats that something bad will happen if you don’t act fast.
“Scammers use links or attachments within emails and phone messages to send you to scam websites or install viruses designed to steal your information and money.”
HELICOPTERS have provided isolated farmers with emergency fodder for their stranded livestock, as part of a
North Coast, North Coast and Hunter.
As of midday Saturday, 24 May, there had been 43 helicopter aerial drops of fodder, and nearly 131 emergency fodder drops by other means.
There have also been 15 requests for animal assessment and veterinary support.
NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and Local Land Services (LLS) teams are working together as the Agricultural and Animal Services Functional Area
(AASFA), to manage the agricultural and animal welfare hotline and its response activities.
The AASFA operation is providing farmers with emergency fodder in cases of immediate animal welfare concern, aerial support for isolated or stranded livestock, and fodder drops to farmers in
q Fodder is being air-dropped to farmers in need.
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the Hunter and other areas affected.
Another important element of emergency response and recovery for farmers and communities impacted by natural disasters is the difficult process of deceased animal disposal.
Through the AASFA emergency hotline, farmers and community members can make requests for carcass disposal and report deceased livestock, either on properties or that have been transported by floodwaters off properties and into community spaces.
The correct management of deceased or unwell livestock after a natural disaster is important to minimise the impact on the environment, distress to owners and the public, and to reduce the risks to human and animal health through the spread of disease.
DPIRD Director Emergency Management Dr Leigh Pilkington said, “I would like to thank all landholders and community members for being proactive in taking steps to prepare for this
event and reporting their deceased animals, so our team can make the appropriate disposal arrangements.
“We know it is an incredibly difficult time for landholders, and we have teams ready to assist them where we can.
“I would encourage landholders to reach out to DPIRD for help.
“We have vets from Local Land Services ready to help with animal assessment, treatment and euthanasia on welfare grounds and carcass disposal.”
Impacted farmers can call the AASFA hotline: 1800 814 647 (8am to 6pm, seven days a week).
Assistance available through AASFA includes:
• Animal assessment and veterinary support
• Euthanasia of animals on welfare grounds
• Emergency fodder (where there is an immediate animal welfare concern)
• Emergency stock water (where there is an immediate animal welfare concern)
• Livestock feeding and management advice Aerial support for isolated or stranded livestock.
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By William TON and Alex MITCHELL, AAP
DANIEL Fitzgerald slept in his car for five days, watching helplessly as floodwaters slowly destroyed everything inside his home for the second time.
Deadly flooding has lashed parts of NSW, resulting in five deaths, damaging up to 10,000 properties and cutting off more than 50,000 people in regional towns.
The deluge did not spare Mr Fitzgerald's home at Taree, which he shares with his four children and brother Michael Forbes, who has a disability.
"I was devastatedthere's nothing you can do. You can't stop water," he told AAP on Saturday.
Water lapped the front of the old weatherboard house before inundating the property, forcing Mr
Fitzgerald to wade through waist-deep waters to survey the devastation.
The brothers were already mourning their mother, who died in April.
"It's just like losing my mother all over again. It's heartbreaking," Mr Fitzgerald said.
Furniture, clothes and kids' toys were destroyed but losing precious mementos to the floods - including USB sticks containing family photos and videos - was devastating.
"We didn't have time (to prepare). I got some clothes out but that's it," Mr Fitzgerald said.
The family expects it will cost more than $150,000 to replace the damaged goods, while Mr Forbes, a keen vinyl, comic book and DVD collector, lost up to $100,000 in items.
The destruction brought back unwanted memories from four years earlier, when their home last flooded.
"The first time we had insurance and it took them over two years to repair the place," Mr Fitzgerald said.
"It was stressful the whole way through just trying to get them to do anything, even though we
paid insurance for years.
"This time, there's no insurance policy to fall back on.
The family's previous insurer refused to cover
them again, while others had unaffordable prices of up to $15,000 that did not cover flood damage, Mr Fitzgerald said.
Family friend Sharon
Revell organised a GoFundMe to help the family get back on its feet.
"Seeing them go through the loss of (their mother) and then this so soon after, they haven't had time to grieve," she said. "The last flood was a one-in-100-year flood and this flood is a one-in-500year flood four years later."
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MOSQUITO numbers are set to soar due to the volume of stagnant water lying in communities after recent heavy rains.
Stagnant water provides ideal conditions for mosquito breeding, and with more breeding comes an increased risk of exposure to mosquitoborne viruses such as Ross River virus (RRV) or Barmah Forest virus (BFV), Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), Murray Valley encephalitis virus (MVE), or Kunjin virus.
NSW Health suggests some simple measures can be taken to remove mosquito breeding grounds in private properties and public areas.
“Remove pools of water around your home, this can involve increasing water movement in drains and creeks by removing debris.”
When cleaning up around the home after rains and floods, it is also recommended to check and empty items and areas that quietly accumulate water, including buckets, pot plants and their bases, plastic containers, boats, trailers, tarpaulins, and birdbaths and feeders.
Insecticides may be required in more serious cases, but homeowners should pay attention to whether or not their products are currently registered by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) for use against mosquitoes, as they may kill other unintended organisms too.
On an individual level, mosquito experts recommend wearing loosefitting, light-coloured clothing and covered footwear; covering prams and tents with mosquito netting; and limiting outdoor activities at dawn
and dusk when mosquitoes are most active.
“There are 60 species in this area, but only six to eight of them cause problems,” University of Sydney’s Associate Professor Cameron Webb, a medical entomology expert for NSW Health, told NOTA.
“Midges are related, they love mangroves and salt marshes, mud flats, but
carry no significant viruses (yet).
“Their bites are nasty, but they need to get really close to bite; some fishermen have used pantyhose to add that layer of protection.”
Dr Webb also warns against ‘miracle mosquito repellent’ products, such as wristbands, patches, stickers, plugins, and even
smartphone apps that claim to put out a sound the insects don't like.
“All these items are ineffective, there is no evidence anything is really happening,” he said.
“Wristbands only protect a centimetre either side of the band itself.
“Topical creams and lotions, insect repellents are the way to go.
“Female mozzies need the protein from bloodmeal to lay eggs, and all warmblooded animals share common factors of CO2 and heat, so they hunt for that, and they are also affected by various factors including body temperature, the smell of your skin, even the colour of clothes - evidence suggests they like darker colours (black and blue).”
THE Albanese and Minns Governments have activated disaster assistance to communities in Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the Hunter and Mid North Coast following severe weather, including heavy rainfall.
The NSW Government’s Natural Disaster Declaration applies to the LGAs of Bellingen, Central Coast, Cessnock, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour, Dungog, Kempsey, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, MidCoast, Nambucca, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Port Stephens, Singleton and Upper Hunter.
Support has been made available under the joint Commonwealth-state Disaster Recovery Funding
Arrangements (DRFA).
Assistance measures that may be provided to communities include:
• Assistance for eligible residents to help meet immediate needs like emergency accommodation and essential items generally provided from evacuation or recovery centres.
• Grants for lowincome, uninsured residents to replace lost essential household items to maintain basic standard of living.
• Grants for lowincome, uninsured residents to undertake essential structural repairs to restore their homes to a basic, safe and habitable condition.
• Support for affected local councils to help with
the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged essential public assets.
• Concessional interest rate loans for small businesses, primary producers, and non-profit organisations and grants to sporting and recreation clubs to repair or replace damaged or destroyed property.
• Freight subsidies for primary producers to help transport livestock and fodder.
• Financial support towards counter disaster activity undertaken by emergency service organisations to keep communities safe.
“These floods and severe weather are having a huge
impact on communities across the Hunter and Mid North Coast, which is why we’re working with the Minns Government to activate this support,” Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said.
“From emergency accommodation, to support for small businesses and councils to repair damages – we’re ensuring support is available during this event and as communities turn their focus to recovery.
“These conditions are expected to continue into the week, so it’s really important that people are aware of the flood risk in their area by keeping up to date with the warnings and that they listen to the advice of emergency
services.”
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said the NSW Government is activating a range of basic support to assist flood impacted communities and councils
“We know this is a challenging time for people in many parts of NSW, and we are rolling out these support measures so communities can begin the clean-up and recovery process as soon as possible,” Minister Saffin said.
The State Government has also waived the waste levy for impacted LGAs.
Residents in the areas hit hardest by the storm can dispose of flood-affected items at landfill sites without
having to pay the waste levy fee for the next three months.
Storm generated waste includes damaged building materials, furniture, carpet, garden debris and other items.
It does not cover waste generated by property repair or pre-existing materials. Landfill operators may still charge their own landfill operation charge, also known as the gate fee or tip fee, to manage waste.
Residents should also contact their local council before visiting their local tip to ensure it is still able to accept waste.
More information on disaster assistance can be found at https://www.nsw.gov. au/emergency/recovery and www.disasterassist.gov. au.
HEAD back to the 50s and 60s with a free Rock 'n' Roll Night at Hawks Nest Golf Club (HNGC).
Get ready to shake, rattle and roll because the clock is being turned back to the fabulous 50s for one unforgettable night at Hawks Nest Golf Club on Saturday 21 June from 6pm.
Slip into your poodle skirts, roll up those sleeves, and get ready as Jude and the Dudes bring the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll to life with a highenergy set full of jukebox classics.
From Elvis to Chuck Berry, they’ll be playing the
hits that defined a generation - and kept the dance floors spinning.
“We wanted to create a night that’s all about fun, nostalgia, and celebrating the classic hits of that era,” said Emily McCormack, HNGC Marketing and Events Manager.
“It’s the perfect excuse to dress up, enjoy live music, and take a step back in time - with great company and delicious food from Sando’s, of course!"
It’s a themed dress-up night, with all cool cats and rockin’ dolls invited to step out in true retro style.
There’ll be prizes for best dressed and plenty of photo opportunities to show off your vintage flair.
To complete the throwback, in-house restaurant Sando’s will be serving up a special 50s diner-inspired menu for the night - think nostalgic comfort food with a rockin’ twist.
So grab your gang, slick that hair, and prepare for a night of music, dancing, and classic good times.
Call (02) 4997 0145 to book your table.
Visit hawksnestgolfclub. com.au for more information.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
MASSIVE rainfall over the last few weeks has led to widespread flooding across the Mid North Coast, with Taree, Port Macquarie and Kempsey among the hardest hit.
The last time such an event occurred, in 2021, official and media sources branded it “once in a hundred years”, however now even worse has occurred only four years later.
According to the NSW State Emergency Service (SES), the Manning River has flooded at a level never seen before at Taree, surpassing the 1929 record of six metres.
The storm front approached from the northeast and appeared to hover in place over the Mid North Coast area for two days, Monday and Tuesday 19-20 May, raising
the record flood waters rising as the rains continued through to Friday 23 May.
Along the Myall Coast region, rainfall pounded away for three days straight, causing widespread flash flooding across the solitary access roads in and out of several townships, including Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest, North Arm Cove, Pindimar/ Bundabah, Bulahdelah, and washing away segments of the Branch Lane.
By the weekend, there
was a reprieve from the rain, as the clouds ceded to clear blue skies, allowing residents to get outside and survey the damage.
Realising that the need for recovery was much greater elsewhere, residents of the Myall Coast have started a spontaneous appeal for clothes, blankets and other warm items to support communities to the north who have lost everything.
“Please help our Taree neighbours, just up the road,”
said Anne Stuart, President of the Galleries in the Gardens (GiG) in Tea Gardens.
“GiG is rallying to donate items – good condition bedding, blankets, linen, towels, warm clothing, shoes, gumboots, etc., which we will hold until we know the best way to get it all to the people who need it.”
This situation echoes a similar initiative appeal back in 2005, replicated once again 20 years later.
The NSW Government has partnered with Givit.org.au to handle donations to flood victims, which focuses on handling digital donations of vouchers and purchases in aid of flood victims.
MidCoast Council chambers in Taree was taken over as the Emergency Operations Centre, and is not an appropriate destination for physical donations, nor should physical donations be taken to SES buildings.
“In the wake of natural disasters, people from all around our state want to lend a hand, but we want to make sure support is reaching those who need it most and not getting in the way of the recovery effort,” said Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin.
“Please do not send or drop off donations in disaster affected areas; we appreciate that people want to help, but often it just gets in the way.”
READING by Lynne Miles: Job 19: 25
REDEEMER - "As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives and at the last (close of time) He will take His stand on the earth."
By John BLACKBOURN
THE nation decided to stick with the devil they knew in early May, and did so in very clear fashion.
Since then, the former Coalition has been cleaning up after the loss.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton lost his seat, just like John Howard suffered when
his Liberal Government was voted out.
Leadership battles for the Liberal and National parties quickly followed the election.
Not all were impressed with the level of candidate, with ALP Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers commenting that the post-election battle for leadership of the Liberal party was “a battle of the duds”.
The Greens had to go through the same exercise too.
The fact that so many of the political players knew in advance of the election why the result would be what it was, just amazes me.
Political parties take years to develop policies to be placed before electors.
These are tested many times.
However, often in the heat of battle, we get policies on the run.
These just don’t gain support from voters as they are seen as throw-away ideas in response to difficult questioning.
DEAR Jasminda,
MY new girlfriend sleeps with her dog (Brutus) in the bed.
I really like her, but I find this behaviour bizarre and, frankly, a relationship breaker. How do I navigate this?
Gerard P.
Dear Gerard,
The early phase of a relationship is often marked by constant affection, but this should not include waking to Brutus the rottweiler with his tongue in your ear.
It must be easier in the modern world of dating to list some non-negotiables when seeking a new partner.
Perhaps, instead of focusing on desirable attributes like a person's age and their physical characteristics, people should instead be basing their selection on what really matters.
I think first dates should be accompanied by a checklist.
It could include things like: Do you pre-rinse your dishes before stacking the
So, what next?
With the routing suffered by the Greens, their new leader came from the Senate which will be interesting.
The two new leaders of the Liberals both come from regional and rural backgrounds, so I like that connection.
The Nationals have reappointed their leader as their representation held firm, demonstrating how loyal and reliable their regional electors remain.
The former Coalition has been left to
It was interesting to read the reactions to Justin Page's call to "move forward with proper, fact based assessments of the environmental and economic impacts of the Hunter offshore wind industry".
By
That does not seem to be an unreasonable suggestion and is aligned with the requirements of the Feasibility Licence offered to Novocastrian Wind Pty Ltd by the Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
over the last few days while the Police have been undertaking all of the emergency work, staff and I have been working to ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place for the recovery phase.
Our community is going to need a lot of help and support to recover from this devastating event, and we are working closely with all recovery agencies to get assistance as quickly as possible.
Staff have been working with the Reconstruction Authority to ensure they have their staff on the ground as soon as possible.
When we have further details of the location and timing on this, we will get it out to the community
Residents and businesses are reminded that if they are insured, they should speak to their insurer first to find out exactly what their policy covers, and how their insurer wants them to dispose of flood damaged items.
As a minimum residents and business owners should photograph all flood waste before it is removed from their premises.
If you have issues with your insurer, get in contact with the Insurance Council of
dishwasher? What are your feelings about leaving a milk carton with one teaspoon of remaining milk in the fridge? After a shower, do you cover every available surface with excess water, or do you wipe the shower down with a squeegee and microfibre cloth? Do your political views align more with Joe Exotic or Leonardo DiCaprio? And, of course, does your dog sleep in the laundry, in its own bed, or does it sleep with its paws wrapped around your neck and its dog breath in your face?
Unfortunately, in your case, you have been swept up by romanticism and it's left you vulnerable (and dosed up on antihistamines due to your recently acquired pet allergy).
I think you need to have some honest conversations around this, because a pet is a long-term commitment.
It's not a problem that will just skulk away with its tail between its legs.
You may also need to accept some brutal honesty in return.
Perhaps, in the contest between you and Brutus, you will not end up the victor.
Instead, you will suffer the fate of Julius Caesar, with your girlfriend (and her dog) looking daggers at you, then meeting (undercover) to plot their Shakespearean revenge.
Amongst other things the licence holder "must undertake detailed environmental assessments, further stakeholder consultations and plan the project".
The licence holder must also "consult with the local community and First Nations groups and marine users".
Australia at www.insurancecouncil.com.au who can help resolve issues.
For residents and business owners a free kerbside collection for flood waste will be undertaken however we do expect it to be some time before we can get to everyone.
The waste should be sorted into piles on the kerb into the following categoriesgreen waste, whitegoods, metal, food and household chemicals.
To facilitate the effective and efficient removal of waste, Council will set up a temporary waste transfer site at Urara Lane, Taree with waste then transferred away by semi-trailer.
Residents and business owners can also take flood waste to the Bucketts Way and Gloucester Waste Management Facilities free of charge for the next two weeks.
Council will also be working with other agencies to clean up central business districts across the region.
These clean ups will then expand into residential and rural areas.
contemplate what they must do in future, at some stage, to gain the trust necessary to again form government.
The Liberals and Nationals are going their own way for now, in order to develop new policies to specifically target their followers; the Libs to look after the city residents and the Nats to generate policy for regional residents.
They will then aim to reform a coalition in order to generate the numbers needed to form government in future years.
It's an exhaustive process which may take up to seven years.
Provided the studies, assessments and consultations are carried out by properly qualified and objective people there should not be any objections should there?
Regards, Col NICHOLSON, Hawks Nest.
The community can access recovery information via the Recovery Hub on Council’s website.
Council’s kerbside collection will continue as normal for non-flood affected areas.
In flood affected areas we will try to catch up missed collections over the coming days. For all flood recovery updates, keep an eye on Council’s flood recovery hub at www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au which has contact details for all recovery services.
For road updates, head to www. livetraffic.com.au
Council will also be working with authorities to get assessments undertaken of residential, commercial and industrial premises undertaken.
From Monday the community will be able to call Council on 7955 7777 to report waste that needs collection or other issues.
The Recovery Centre when established by the NSW Reconstruction Authority will provide a face-to-face environment for support for the community.
By Anne JOHNSON, Tea Gardens Family Research & Local History Inc.
SOME years ago, the Family Research Group and the Historical Society were asked if we had any information on Mr Ivar Gronfors, who was thought to have lived in our area.
We certainly did as Jan Winn’s grandfather had lived in a house that Mr Gronfors sold to him in 1915.
On checking further we found a record of boats that August Ivar (nicknamed “Chips”) designed and built.
One such boat was a speed boat for my uncle, Alf Ward, with another for Frank Motum.
Given the isolation of the town, it is amazing what Chips accomplished using the local timber.
Most impressive was the 76’ long “Crescent” on 20 September, 1913.
The launching of the “Crescent” was celebrated in style and accounts were published in the Newcastle and local papers as well as the Sydney “Evening News”, under the headline “Fete Day at Port Stephens”.
The story read as follows:
“Last weekend saw Tea Gardens, Port Stephens, filled with visitors.
A locally built motor boat, designed and made by Mr. I. Gronfors, a Swedish
shipbuilder, who has lately made his home in New South Wales, and whose yard is in the Tea Gardens, was transferred from the skids on Saturday and now floats in front of the esplanade.
On Friday and Saturday mornings visitors arrived from every district between Newcastle and Taree, and all the craft procurable were called into requisition for the occasion.
The timber scow brought a cargo of hardwood and a number of back woodsmen from Myall Lakes, and motor launches, fishing skiffs and flat-bottomed oyster boats made up the flotilla. Very few arrived by land, because it is a roadless district, and vehicles are therefore rare. Friday night saw all the young people at a dance at one of the two halls the village possesses, and the music and dancing were quite up to city form, the barcarole from “Tales of Hoffman” being transposed into an excellent waltz.
The local cricket club engineered the party, which broke up in true country style, at about 3 o’clock in the morning.
The great event of launching and christening the vessel took place about 12 o’clock on Saturday, and the gathering would have astonished persons who looked for population mainly from Tea Gardens and Nelson Bay, on the south side of the
port. It was “everybody’s” boat, built of locally-got timber, in a locally put-up workshop: and when Mrs. Flanagan, the wife of one of the owners, pronounced the name to be Crescent 1, a great cheer went up, and everyone felt that Tea Gardens had scored a pronounced success.
Messrs. J. Flanagan and S. Smith have bought the motor vessel for excursions and passenger traffic between Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and the Hawkesbury.
Its size is 76 ft by 14 ft, with a depth of 7 ft. and it is fitted with twin screws propelled by two 40 b.h.p. semi Diesel Nat engines, being the largest installation of the semi-Diesel marine engine up to date in New South Wales.
A large party sat down to luncheon in the dining room of the Port Stephens Hotel,
where the owners presented Mr Gronfors with a very handsome gold watch to mark their appreciation of the excellence of his workmanship in providing a large passenger motor boat on the same scale as those used in Sweden for similar tourist work. Saturday night saw another big dance in the rival hall and Sunday was spent in excursions up the Myall Lakes and in getting the visitors from more distant parts back to their homes.”
This article has the by-line Mary Salmon.
The Newcastle Herald two days earlier described the fittings for the vessel in a little more detail, mentioning that it could accommodate 250 passengers, with two cabins, a dining room and ample deck space with seating.
It adds that the building time had been 12 months,
and the design was by
These articles can be read in full on trove.nla.gov.au.
August Ivar Gronfors was born in Finland in 1885 and after travelling the world as mariner, then working in Newcastle and Tasmania, arrived with his wife and family in Tea Gardens where he set up a successful boat building business, using his skills on a variety of seacraft, including yachts, speed boats and launches.
In 1929 Gronfors and Flight Lieutenant Curzon de Hamel, who had been in the Australian Flying Corps, announced that they would build a seaplane at Tea Gardens and use the Myall River as its base.
However there is no evidence that these plans ever went ahead.
and clean technology.
By Poppy JOHNSTON, AAP
SLOW project approvals, energy storage gaps and investment uncertainty are proving hurdles to cutting greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industry.
For the Hunter, a region eyeing off green industrial exports as global demand for its coal wanes, the transition has not been all smooth sailing.
Government support for clean tech innovation and steps to retrain workers for future careers are bright spots in a thorough assessment of the NSW region led by industry think tank Beyond Zero Emissions.
Yet the Hunter was lagging on 17 of the 19 indicators of a successful shift towards an economy powered by decarbonised industrial exports, such as green iron
Slow-moving clean energy projects are a big problem, with 74 percent of renewable energy capacity in the pipeline yet to receive planning approval and facing delays of up to eight years.
Much hinges on the timely rollout of the Hunter Transmission Project, key infrastructure for unlocking supply from renewable energy zones but still in its early phases and struggling to get full community buy-in.
Local company commitments to cut emissions and shift to clean energy could be in jeopardy without faster progress, according to the report.
Tomago Aluminium, a major energy user as the nation's biggest smelter, is in danger of missing its 100 per cent renewables by 2030 target without securing reliable, affordable clean energy soon.
BZE chief executive officer Heidi Lee said if the Hunter Transmission Project was not delivered on time, the region would continue to rely on "expensive and polluting" coal.
"It's time for action," she
said.
"The region understands the importance of good planning to keep the shift happening quickly here, because local advantages will be lost if we take too long."
Electrical Trades Union national secretary Michael Wright said workforce, training and project
proposals "spending nearly a decade in consultation hell" were interrelated problems.
"There's no certainty for developers, and hence no reliable pipeline of work to support the workforce and train apprentices on anywhere the scale we need - an extra 42,500 electricians in the next five years," he
q The Hunter region is lagging on indicators of a shift to an economy powered by decarbonised exports. Photo: Michael Gorton/AAP PHOTOS.
said.
Several Hunter industry figures voiced their support for the think tank's assessment of the region and recommendations to get things moving.
Founder of Australian battery manufacturer Energy Renaissance, Brian Craighead, said accelerating
investment, building a strong local workforce and progressing the energy transition were key.
"Unlocking the Hunter's full potential requires collaboration across government, industry, and communities - guided by clear, consistent policy," he said.
By John SAHYOUN
TEAMS from as far afield as Lightning Ridge travelled to Bulahdelah to compete in the 2025 Women’s State Carnival in early May.
This annual event is played in teams of four and is open to all female bowlers from anywhere in Australia.
Every team competes in sectional play over the first three days, with each day of play taking place at a
different venue.
Preliminary rounds were held across three days at a number of ManningGreat Lakes venues, including Bulahdelah.
““We had three good days here so the weather was really good, with sunny and near perfect conditions on the greens,” Bulahdelah Bowling Club President Ken Southern said.
Each day of the contest the Bulahdelah greens were filled with over 100
competitors.
Every day was different with a new cohort of teams and daily prizes awarded by Bowls NSW.
Amy Anderson represented Bulahdelah Bowling Club in the tournament.
“For our team it was our first time in this contest and even though we didn’t progress to the finals it was great to play with such wonderful ladies,” she said.
The finals were played at Forster Bowling Club on Thursday and Friday 8-9 May, with Oak Flats being the eventual winner and Sawtell the runner up.
By Tom WARK, AAP
FOR second-rower Yasmin Clydsdale bad weather in the Hunter has more impact than just keeping footy fans away from game three of women's Origin.
The recent deluge on NSW's mid-north coast has stopped Clydsdale's husband Adam from being able to cross a creek to get to their cows on their farm in the upper Hunter.
But the Newcastle NRLW star knows nothing will stop footy-mad supporters in the region from turning out in numbers to see NSW lift the women's State of Origin shield on 29 May.
She's adamant Newcastle should always host a game of women's Origin to honour
the passion and support the locals have for the women's game.
"They (Newcastle) always show up for women's rugby league so it's like a reward," Clydsdale said on Thursday.
"I always say we have such amazing and passionate fans so if we only had one (game) in NSW, I definitely think Newcastle would be the place.
"It's a rugby league town, they live and breathe rugby league so they'll just get on board anything rugby league related.
"They're not fans, they're supporters, and they always show up for us."
The forward is better placed than most to know what it would mean for locals struggling with flooding and
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ravaged the Manning Valley area where he was born and raised, and where his parents still live.
The floods are the worst the Taree region has ever faced, with five deaths confirmed across the NSW Hunter and mid-
north coast by Saturday morning.
"Everyone's doing it tough at the moment, which is hard to see," said Tareeborn, Wingham-raised Barnett.
Barnett's father Paul is unsure of the extent of damage on his dairy farm but at the very least is expecting damaged machinery, dead livestock
intense rainfall, owning a cattle farm in the town of Rouchel in the upper Hunter.
"It's pretty scary at the moment, we can't even get to our cattle because the creek's up so high we can't cross," Clydsdale said.
"Adam's making sure the cows are OK but we just can't get to them right now so hopefully they're all safe."
NSW were stunned by a Lauren Brown field goal in Newcastle last year, but Clydsdale is determined to give her home fans the treat of seeing a NSW whitewash.
"It feels a bit surreal to have already won the series, but we have a team that's very competitive and we want to win three-nil," Clydsdale said.
Fellow Hunter local Jesse Southwell has starred for NSW in the first two games and says everyone in rugby league knows Newcastle fans
and a very big clean-up.
Barnett's mother Jodie Nieass, general manager of the Manning Base Hospital, has been working overtime amid the crisis.
She's gone as far as coordinating a helicopter to pick nurses up and flying them to work.
Barnett's friends and family have kept in contact throughout the flooding, telling him stories about locals trapped on their roofs and how some were forced
turn up for women's sport.
"The NRL sees that as well, Newcastle always shows up for the women's game, doesn't matter who's playing," Southwell said.
"That's why the Magic Round is there as well, they'll get around it."
The belief McDonald Jones Stadium should always host Origin is even held outside those who grew up in the region, with Sydney-born winger Jaime Chapman full of praise for the Hunter faithful.
"The roar of the crowd is like no other in Newcastle,
especially when you're playing for the Blues," Chapman told AAP.
"I don't like it when I'm going down there playing against Newcastle, but when they're behind you, you can really feel it.
"It gives you this feeling of adrenaline you don't get in other stadiums."
to hear the sounds of their cattle drowning below.
"You don't really think about that until you're impacted by it and then when you hear those stories," he said.
"It is extremely sad and it was scary there for a bit.
"It's a great community, they'll all get around each other and that's one thing I will be proud of, to see them rally together."
Blues forward Barnett hopes to visit and lend a hand
after his Origin duties and expects he may be joined by Blues centre Latrell Mitchell and assistant coach Boyd Cordner, also from the area.
Barnett's immediate focus is putting in an Origin performance at Suncorp Stadium that can make the rugby league-mad area proud.
"A lot of people up there bleed Blue and they'd love nothing more than to see a win next Wednesday night," Barnett said.
"I know that'd put a smile on their face, so that's where it starts, putting my best foot forward for this team and then I'll address what I can help with after that.
"My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone there and at some stage I'll try and do my best to get back and help in whatever way that looks.
"We'll use whatever tools we can to help the area."
Join the Team at Hawks Nest Golf Club!
Bar Staff
We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and reliable Bar Staff to join our vibrant team at Hawks Nest Golf Club.
With plenty of shifts available — including nights and weekends — this is a great opportunity to work in a friendly, fastpaced environment. Roles are available across bar service, gaming, courtesy bus driving, and floor service.
Requirements:
- Current RSA & RCG
- Valid Driver’s Licence (for courtesy bus shifts) If you’re keen to be part of the action, drop in with your resume or email it to bar@ hawknestgolfclub.com.au
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Hawks Nest Golf Club is currently seeking two Grounds People to join our dedicated course maintenance team.
Position 1: Full-time – 38 hours per week (permanent)
Position 2: Casual – up to 30+ hours per week.
What you’ll be doing
- Mowing, edging and maintaining the golf course, including fairways, greens & tees
- Performing various turf management tasks as required
- Operating and maintaining grounds equipment and machinery
- Assisting with landscaping, gardening and general grounds maintenance
- Ensuring safe work practices and compliance with relevant regulations
We’re looking for individuals who are reliable, highly motivated, and take pride in their work. A strong work ethic and a willingness to contribute to a supportive team are essential.
To apply, please email your application to: bmills@hawksnestgolfclub.com.au
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FRIDAY
SBS FOOD, 7.30pm
Take That frontman Gary Barlow knows how to make the most of a trip: while visiting our shores last year on tour, he also managed to film this tasty travelogue. Starting tonight in Sydney, Barlow meets musician Tim Minchin for a tipple at Midden by Mark Olive (pictured centre, with Minchin and Barlow) outside the Sydney Opera House. Chef and “fish butcher” Josh Niland puts the singer to the test with his fish charcuterie; before pop star Sophie Ellis Bextor and GB arrive at their Hunter Valley gig in style – with time for a cheeky wine tasting en route, of course.
6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits a prolific native nursery.
8.30 The One That Got Away. (Mal) Ffion clashes bitterly with her sister.
9.20 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
9.55 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (Final, R)
10.25 Big Boys. (Final, Mls, R)
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R)
12.00 Mayfair Witches. (Final, MA15+v, R)
12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
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6am
Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40
Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Malta: The Jewel Of The Mediterranean. (R) 9.15 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
MONDAY 9-1-1
SEVEN, 8.50pm
Known for its life-threatening emergencies, natural disasters and dramatic storylines, this first responder procedural isn’t afraid to push the bounds of believability: malware-driven blackouts, train derailments, tsunamis and cruise ship disasters are all in a day’s work for Los Angeles fire captain Bobby (Peter Krause) and LAPD patrol sergeant Athena (Angela Bassett, pictured). Season eight begins tonight with a truly astonishing situation where a truck holding 22 million killer bees crashes in the heart of the city, unleashing a deadly swarm that joins forces with local stingers to become a “bee-nado”.
When you’ve been around for 65 million
prehistoric subjects of this beloved BBC series have – you’d think 25 years might not matter so much in the grand scheme of things. But in the quarter-century since this ground-breaking factual show premiered, our understanding of dinosaurs and how they lived has changed radically… and that’s not to mention the leaps and bounds in computer animation. Narrated by British actor Bertie Carvel (Dalgliesh), this Walking with Dinosaurs revival uses cuttingedge visual effects to guide viewers through the stories of six giants once lost to history, but now being unearthed by state-of-the-art science.
10.55 Atlantic Crossing. (MA15+s, R)
11.55 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R) 1.45 The Head. (Return, MA15+a)
3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.30 House Of Wellness. (PGa) Melissa Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Abbey Holmes and Dr Andrew Rochford to navigate pregnancy.
9.30 MOVIE: Tower Heist. (2011, Mls, R)
A building manager and his staff plot to steal a small fortune from the swindler who defrauded them. Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy.
11.45 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, R)
1.05 Nurses. (Ma, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 13. St George Illawarra Dragons v Newcastle Knights.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Toy Soldiers. (1991, Mvl, R) Commandos seize control of a school. Sean Astin.
1.00 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Soccer. Women’s International Friendly. Australia v Argentina. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 11.55 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Jamie Foxx. 12.55 The Project. (R) 1.55 The Late Show With
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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 1.40 Picasso. (Mds, R) 2.40 TSO Strauss’ Four Last Songs. 4.10 The Piano. (PG, R) 5.10 Landline. (R) 5.40 Australian Story. (R)
6.10 Father Brown. (PGav) A supposed vampire strikes in the village.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma) Cyril faces his toughest challenge yet.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) The opening of a sculpture park in Angel’s Rise is marred by murder when art imitates death.
10.05 Bergerac. (Ml, R) The battle intensifies between Bergerac and Arthur. 10.50 Reunion. (Mlv, R) Brennan and Carly head to his school reunion.
11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
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6am Children’s Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 11.00 Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Late Programs.
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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Songs Of Praise. 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.35 The Piano. (PG, R) 3.35 Grand Designs UK. (PGl, R) 4.40 The Kimberley. (Final, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano. The pianists play in the heart of Sydney’s Chinatown.
8.30 Bergerac. (Ml) There’s a breakthrough in the search for Cate’s phone, until Bergerac’s world is shaken.
9.15 Reunion. (Mlv) Christine is closer to the answers she seeks.
10.15 MOVIE: Van Diemen’s Land. (2009, MA15+alv, R) Oscar Redding.
12.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.35 Grantchester. (Mav, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 4.35 Children’s Programs. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 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 Morning Programs. 9.55 First Australians. (PG, R) 10.50 The Australian Wars. (Mav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Gymnastics. Int. Gymnastics. H’lights. 3.30 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic Apparatus World Cup Series. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 19. H’lights. 5.30 Indochina War: The Untold Story. (w)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal, R)
8.25 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses: Society Influencers (Cliveden And Polesden Lacey)
9.30 1968: A Year Of War, Turmoil And Beyond. (M, R)
10.25 Guillaume’s French Atlantic. (R) 11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.35 First Cow. (2019, PG) 8.50 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 10.40 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 12.30pm The Invisible Fight. (2023, M, Estonian) 2.40 December Boys. (2007, PG) 4.40 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 6.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 8.30 Seven. (1995, MA15+) 10.55 Body Heat. (1981, M) 1am The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 3.00 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 First Australians. (PG, R) 10.55 Going Places. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 Nippers. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 20. Highlights. 5.30 Indochina War: The Untold Story. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)
8.25 Queens Of Ancient Egypt. (PGa, R) 9.25 Into The Gobi Desert With Nick Knowles. (PG, R)
10.15 Hindenburg: The Cover Up. (PGa, R)
11.10 MOVIE: Memory Film: A Filmmaker’s Diary. (2023, Maln)
12.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (PGa, R) 2.30 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R) 3.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 3.55 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Lord Mayors Cup Day, Caulfield Race Day and Derby Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) Authorities come across a box from Malaysia that seems a little unusual and reveals something frightening.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 12. Sydney v Adelaide. From the SCG.
10.30 MOVIE: Safe House. (2012, Mlv, R) A CIA agent and his charge go on the run. Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds. 12.55 Nurses. (Ma, R) Sydney’s bustling nightlife wreaks chaos.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (PGl)
8.30 MOVIE: Spectre. (2015, Mv, R) Daniel Craig.
11.30 MOVIE: Death Wish V. (1994, MA15+lv, R)
1.05 Surfing Australia TV. (R)
1.35 Great Australian Detour. (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 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) When bluebottles swarm at Bondi, Harries devises a magical treatment for the stings. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Grand final. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 11.00 Elsbeth. (Mdv, R) When a young man is found dead in his car, Elsbeth begins to suspect a holistic wellness centre’s charismatic founder.
12.00 FBI. (Mav, R) The team discovers the kidnappers of a young girl have used her as leverage to carry out a major explosives heist. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.
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Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30
6am Children’s Programs.
8.00 Allo! Allo! 9.10 Only Fools And Horses. 9.50 Motorway Cops. 11.50 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Indianapolis 500. H’lights. 1pm Alcatraz Escape: The Lost Evidence. 2.40 Jeopardy! UK. 3.40 Young Sheldon. 4.40 MOVIE: Penguin Bloom. (2020,
NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Breakout. (Madlv) Looks at an escape attempt.
10.10 Crime Investigation Australia. (MA15+adv, R)
11.20 Autopsy USA. (Ma)
12.20 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 The Movie Show. 12.10pm Figure Skating. 1.45 Jeopardy! 3.50 Fashionista. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 5.00 Going Places. 6.00 History’s Greatest Of All-Time With Peyton Manning. 6.50 Abandoned Engineering. 8.40 Science Fiction Revolution. 9.40 The Amber Room. 10.30 Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 8.30
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Malcolm. Continued. (1986, PG) 6.35 Sissi: The Fateful Years. (1957, PG, German) 8.35 Remi Nobody’s Boy. (2018, PG, French) 10.35 The Tracker. (2002, M) 12.25pm The Last Castle. (2001, M) 2.50 First Cow. (2019, PG) 5.05 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 6.40 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 Constantine. (2005, MA15+) 10.45 Prayers For The Stolen. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.50am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (Return, PG)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.40 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Mv)
10.40 9News Late.
11.10 See No Evil. (Malv)
12.00 The First 48. (Mav, R)
12.50 Destination WA. (PG) 1.20 Talking Honey. (PGa, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Fish Forever. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. Twelve contestants must create a dish featuring butter. 8.10 Fake. (Ml) Joe confides he has been navigating drama with his unstable ex-wife. Birdie rides along with the All Angels soup van for a story. 9.10 FBI. (Mv) The team must figure out how someone accessed a highly secure building after a CEO is killed inside his penthouse. 11.10 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Stockholm With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures of Bulgaria. (PGa, R)
9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Classified. (MA15+v)
11.35 Kin. (Madlsv, R)
2.30 Living With The Boss. (PG, R)
3.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi gets a huge opportunity.
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
8.50 9-1-1. (Return, Mav) A trailer with millions of bees crashes on the streets of Los Angeles, unleashing a swarm.
10.50 The Agenda Setters.
11.50 To Be Advised.
12.50 You, Me And The Apocalypse. (Maln)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. (PG)
(M)
6am The Band’s
Visit. Continued. (2007, PG, Arabic) 6.35 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.25 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 10.20 Sublime. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Just Believe. (2018, M, Italian) 2.10 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 4.00
10.45 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.50 Books That Made Us. (Mlv, R) 12.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 1.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Parkinson In Australia. (PGa, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Ma)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.30 The Point. (R)
12.30 Dance Rites 2023. (PG, R)
2.05 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R)
3.45 Living With The Boss. (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. (PG)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
8.50 Doc. (Ma) Sonya relies on Amy’s help. 9.50 Accused. (Mav) A widow gets mixed up in shady dealings.
10.50 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.50 Autopsy USA. (MA15+av, R) 12.50 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
7TWO
7.10 Jeopardy! 7.35 News. 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.35 The UnBelievable. 10.15 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Homicide. 2.20 Cryptoland. 2.50 Bamay. 3.10 News. 3.15 WorldWatch. 5.10 Forged In Fire. 6.00 Alone Germany. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown. 10.15 Dark Side Of The Cage. (Premiere) 12.05am Dirty Rotten Cleaners. 1.35 Shoresy. 2.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency.
The Movie
6.30 The Farewell. (2019, PG) 8.25 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 10.00 Prayers For The Stolen. (2021, M, Spanish) 12.05pm My Zoe. (2019, M) 2.00 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 3.50 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 5.45 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 7.30 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 9.55 Sisi & I. (2023, M, German) 12.25am Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.10 Dino Dex. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Junior Vets. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Abbott Elementary. 9.25
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
SBS World News.
Alone Australia. (Ml)
The Veil. (Premiere, Malv)
SBS World News Late.
My Brilliant Friend. (Mlsv)
12.00 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Mlv, R)
12.50 The Wall: The Orchard. (Mals, R)
3.20 Living With The Boss. (PG, R)
4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Mackenzie searches for answers.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
11.00 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Touching Evil. (Premiere, 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 Travel Guides. (PG, R) 8.40 The Grand Tour. (Ml) 10.00 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.00 9News Late.
The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
THURSDAY,
Love Your Garden. (PG, R)
Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Ali And Ava.
Continued. (2021, M) 6.10 The Movie Show. 6.40 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 8.35 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 10.20 Unruly. (2022, M, Danish) 12.50pm Suffragette. (2015, M) 2.50 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 4.55 Discovering Film: Maggie Smith. 5.50 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 7.30 Becoming Jane. (2007, PG) 9.45 Emily. (2022, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Our Medicine. (Ml)
8.45 Killing Sherlock With Lucy Worsley: Fact And Fiction. (PGa)
9.45 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Carmen Curlers. (Malsv, R)
1.20 Pagan Peak. (Ma, R)
3.15 Living With The Boss. (PG, R)
4.05 Hitler’s Teen Killers. (Mav, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Abigail challenges Eden.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) Hosted by Graeme Hall.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The fifth set of semi-finalists sets out to impress the judges and viewers at home.
10.30 Inside Cyprus. (PGav, R)
12.00 Raines. (Mahv)
1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am RBG.
Continued. (2018, PG) 6.40 Bonneville. (2006, PG) 8.20 Becoming Jane. (2007, PG) 10.35 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 1pm Mystic Pizza. (1988, M) 3.00 8 1/2. (1963, PG, Italian) 5.30 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 7.30 The Tender Bar. (2021, M) 9.30 Radioactive. (2019, M) 11.35 To Leslie. (2022, M) 1.50am Late Programs.
By Jasper BRUCE, AAP
