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backburning, to contain the fire as it threatened to spread from relatively inaccessible terrain.
Local Mark Pryor shared pictures of the smoke from his front deck.
“Fire season has started with a bang today. [It] jumped into our property,” he shared.
“Rural fire trucks and teams fought it for seven hours. The fireys did a fantastic job.”
The RFS said the Karuah fire was not the result of a controlled burn.
“A strike by dry lightning on 17 October had started this bushfire,” Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS Captain David Bright told News Of The Area.
“While it remained inaccessible from land, there was at least one attempt to have a go at it from the waters of the Karuah River, to protect houses.
“There have been smaller backburns attempted by nearby brigades all week, but last Saturday saw seven trucks all putting in backburns on the edge of the trees to protect the fire coming out onto the grazing land.
“It was decided that we would go in and do what we could, resulting in a twokilometre backburn, which was relatively successful.
“It didn’t burn as well as we’d hoped, with a lot of humidity in the air. It just
didn’t want to take.”
The fire was still burning in rugged terrain with the hope that forecast rain would help put it out.
Some of the Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS Brigade’s newest recruits - Jack, Nathan and Helen - applied their freshly learnt skills to the real-world scenario.
Backburning is a firefighting technique used to contain an active fire by removing
its fuel source.
Hazard reduction is a pre-emptive burn to stop a fire starting and was difficult to conduct this winter due to rain.
Some areas are still underwater, too moist, or too green to take to flame.
The past few weeks have seen several Total Fire Bans put into effect by RFS NSW.
Residents can look for information about bans on their local brigade social pages or on the RFSNSW website at rfs.nsw. gov.au/fire-information/fdr-and-tobans.
By Chris KARAS
PALM Lake Resort residents at Tea Gardens enjoy their social events and community lifestyle in scenic surroundings.
Recently they hosted an old fashioned Tea Dance where residents enjoyed music from the 1940s to the 1960s, danced, sipped a couple of glasses of bubbly, and ate a delicious cup cake with an optional cup of tea.
q Colourful clothing and accessories were the order of the day at Palm Lake Resort Tea Gardens’ recent Tea Dance for charity.
The bonus for the day was that it was an Op Shop Tea Dance where residents were invited to shop for their clothes at any charity shop.
It made for some glamorous outfits (Best Dress of the day) as well as some daggy wear (Worst Dress of the day).
This melodic, fun afternoon raised $578 in receipts for purchased Op Shop outfits.
Palm Lake Resort social committee secretary Ann Gallagher told News Of The Area that “a great Sunday afternoon was had by all.”
“Many of the residents supported the Tea Dance where they enjoyed a fun afternoon of dancing and grabbed the opportunity to dress up for charity.”
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with another relatively mild day, allowing hundreds of attendees to enjoy the free live entertainment by James, Jack and Jo, and the multitude of foods and wares on sale.
“We saw a huge turnout,” PBCA Secretary Kathy Jones told NOTA.
“One visitor even told us that it had registered Pindimar as ‘congested’ on their traffic app.
“The Pindimar Markets were attended by a lot of people from outside of the area, like one lady who comes up from Sydney every year specifically for the market day, and many new faces, too.”
Among the stallholders were a number of local
emergency service groups, including Stroud SES, Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue, and Pindimar-Tea Gardens RFS.
The RFS’ newly acquired Thames Trader made its debut outing at the markets, helping raise awareness for the fire preparedness ‘Get Ready Weekend’.
The Pearls of Port Stephens’ perennial Buy My Wardrobe pop-up op shop was a highlight, as were the works of local authors and artists and the home-made treats of the Tea Gardens Red Cross.
A range of community organisations were represented, including the Myall Koala & Environment Group, Wildlife in Need of Care (WINC) and the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor
Club, who were readying for Motorfest’s return in March 2026.
The PBCA barbecue employed a host of local volunteers to keep the masses fed on several favourite staples, while the traditional chocolate wheel was spun relentlessly throughout the day, with some lucky winners taking home armfuls of libations to enjoy at home.
Traditional staples included the infamous Thong Throw competition and the Home Brew Competition, which invited attendees to partake in tastings of a range of beers, from sparkly ales to dark stouts and hoppy IPAs.
Funds raised by PBCA activities will go towards upgrades for the Association Hall, a major hub for the community.
by Cavelle Lindsay
For the test concerning testamentary capacity, there was no dispute that he understood the nature and significance of the act of making a Will.
One of the principal sources of evidence relating to testamentary capacity was the evidence captured in the video. There is no dispute that Lorenzo appreciated the nature and significance of the making of the Will. He understood that he was making a will for the distribution of his estate after he died. He also understood that having made the will, it would be open for him to vary it in the future if he so wished. He also understood the nature and value of his estate.
The video evidence also assisted the Court in showing Lorenzo had knowledge of and approved the terms of the Will. It showed him nodding to various
provisions of the Will, and since he demonstrated testamentary capacity, there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances in relation to the knowledge and approval of the Will.
With the assistance of the video recordings, it helped give the Judge insight as to Lorenzo’s wishes and his understanding of the terms of his Will. It placed the Judge in the room with Lorenzo.
The 2020 Will was upheld and Lorenzo’s estate was distributed in accordance with the terms of his 2020 Will.
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THE state’s peak farm body says the Hunter region has a golden opportunity to build a strong future around agriculture as it transitions from coal.
Last Thursday NSW Farmers Board Director Bronwyn Petrie launched “Beyond Coal: New Growth for Newcastle and the Hunter”, a discussion paper which laid out how the region could create 88,000 new jobs and generate an additional $20 billion for the state economy within the near future.
“We’re hearing from all sides of politics that there is a limited future for coal, and even gas is a temporary
build a permanent future by embracing agriculture,” Mrs Petrie said.
“Now of course we don’t mean planting wheat at Broke or running sheep over Mount Sugarloaf, what we’re talking about is value-adding, which will be an economic gamechanger for Australia.
“Data shows we could create roughly 88,000 new jobs and add $20 billion to the state’s economy if we embrace value-adding, and Newcastle and the Hunter are in a prime position to make this happen.”
The discussion paper focused on how the region was uniquely positioned to take advantage of existing
future investment in training, processing and logistics would be needed.
“As farmers we see an enormous amount of raw commodities – things like wool and wheat – get shipped off overseas and sold back to us as expensive consumer products,” Mrs Petrie said.
“With targeted investment in skills, roads and rail, and a focus on processing and manufacturing along the route from farm to Port of Newcastle, the Hunter can move from powering the world to feeding and clothing it and prosper in the process.
“Coal seam gas from Narrabri is not a futureproofing plan, it’s just a cheap
vital groundwater and the environment. “We say there’s a better way, and here’s a more sustainable opportunity for the Hunter to seize.”
Practical recommendations from the report include:
• Invest in agricultural skills and training: Expand education programs in food science, logistics, and advanced manufacturing to prepare the workforce for new roles.
• Improve road and rail infrastructure: Repair roads, upgrade total axle load limits, and support the creation of grain terminals, cool storage, and intermodal hubs to enhance flow of containerised products.
“With free support available, now is a great opportunity to get needed advice and ensure your site practices are right – and it could help you avoid potential fines in the MidCoast Council is
q The discussion paper explores how the Hunter region can benefit from a focus on agriculture.
degraded mining land for renewables: Prioritise solar and wind projects on former mine and power station sites to protect prime agricultural land.
• Prioritise food and fibre production: Reject the Narrabri Gas Project and any other risky proposal that threatens vital groundwater or agriculture.
• Encourage
reminding builders and site managers that erosion and sediment control is not only best practice, it is also a legal requirement under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
investment in niche processing and manufacturing: Offer incentives for food tech, value-adding and specialty production, diversifying the economic base.
Read the full discussion paper at https://nswfarmers. us7.list-manage.com/track/cl ick?u=3070a9732a41dc2701 f01e90d&id=07be8176a6&e= 4ebecd0b97.
Failing to comply can result in significant fines and stop-work notices. Register your interest in receiving free, one-on-one, on-site advice.
To learn more about erosion and sediment control requirements and how to access free support, go to https:// www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ Development/Buildingand-construction/Erosionsediment-control
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By Thomas O’KEEFE
KARUAH celebrated the return of its iconic Oyster and Timber Festival on Saturday 18 October.
Spread across the town, from riverfront to footy field, the festival was a study in community collaboration.
The festival expanded from the riverfront to include Lionel Morton Oval several years ago, allowing for more than 40 stalls and a crowd of thousands.
“It was a tremendously successful event, with three to four thousand people attending across the day,” Festival President Tom Waller told NOTA.
“The football field works well for us, so we should hope to be there in the future
too.
“The duck race and Motor Yacht Club’s fishing competition, both major attractions, still take place at the riverfront.”
Tom noted the support of the Karuah RSL, which offered the use of its courtesy bus to shuttle festivalgoers between locations.
An annual highlight of the event, the festival’s woodchop competition brought in 16 competitors as part of the NSW Axemen’s Association’s competitive calendar, with prizes up to $1000 in some categories.
As always, the oyster eating competitions attracted much interest too.
Ever on hand at local community events, the Tea Gardens Lions Club set up
their famous volunteer-run barbecue, fundraising for the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.
The Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival has been run in some format for more than 20 years, and has well and truly bounced back from the dampers of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as oyster health in the recent past.
Tom encourages all residents of Karuah and further afield to engage with the festival in years to come.
“It is important that the whole community stays involved, with the big support from the RSL, so we will keep it going next year, with help from Destination Port Stephens and Port Stephens Council to get word out and around,” he said.
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By Thomas O’KEEFE
CHILDREN’S Week 2025 has been celebrated at Tea Gardens Public School with a special visit from the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People (ACYP).
Zoe Robinson met students and staff on Friday, 24 October, as part of the government initiative, “Everyone should know about Children’s Rights”.
Her role is to raise awareness of Article 42 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC).
“Every child has rights, everywhere, every day,” Ms Robinson said.
“Children’s Week is a chance to not just talk about rights but to bring them to life in fun and meaningful ways.”
To support this year’s celebration, the ACYP created a video featuring children from across NSW explaining each right in a childfriendly way.
There are also flash cards and an activity sheet.
According to the ACYP information, NSW has over 2.1 million children and young people aged 0–18, with around 1.4 million living in metropolitan Sydney and over 700,000 growing up in regional and rural areas.
Each one deserves to feel seen, heard and valued.
“Children’s Week reminds us that every step we take to raise awareness of rights is a step towards making NSW a safer, fairer and more inclusive place for children and young people,” Ms Robinson said.
“As Advocate my role is to sit with and listen to children and young people in many different spaces across NSW, and Children’s Week is one
of my favourite weeks to celebrate.
“Being here in Tea Gardens and engaging with the students at Tea Gardens Public School and teaching them about Children’s Rights is a beautiful way to celebrate Children’s Week.
“This year, we encourage children, young people, families and communities to celebrate the achievements of the youngest people in their lives and not just talk about rights but to bring them to life in fun and meaningful ways.”
Principal Mark Clemson said that the school was honoured to welcome Ms Robinson.
“Zoe read ‘Little People, Big Dreams – Vanessa Nakate’ to all students from Kindergarten to Year 6, inspiring them to understand the power of their rights and the importance of having their voices heard,” he told News Of The Area.
“She generously donated this book along with The Big Book of Rights to our school library - gifts that will be cherished by future generations.
“Through these stories and her classroom visits, our students connected deeply with the impact they can make by speaking up and knowing their rights, and this meaningful experience has empowered our students to become confident, informed advocates for themselves and our local community - reminding us all that every child’s voice matters.”
The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) has been adopted by the UN General Assembly and is recognised by 196 countries, with the notable exception of the United States.
MYALL environment volunteers raised hundreds of dollars at the Pindimar Market Day and trialled a new feature in publicising their wildlife work.
Thanks largely to a generous first prize of entry tickets from the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary, visitors to the Market Day gave more than $200 dollars in the group’s raffle, adding to general donations of $100.
The Myall Koala and Environment Group (MKEG) also introduced a free ‘Spot the Wildlife’ competition in which people were asked to name 12 native animals from photos
Competition organiser Adrienne Ingram said she was pleased with the number of people who took on the challenge, especially young children who displayed a good knowledge of Australian wildlife, ranging from a glimpse of a dolphin fin to a close-up of a cicada’s face.
“While some of the pre-schoolers were assisted by their parents in completing the forms, they all entered into the challenge with real enthusiasm,” Adrienne said.
“Of course, having Kim the Koala watching probably inspired them.”
The winner of a JanSport backpack with
a perfect score was Dieu Trân of Hawks Nest, supported by her daughter Mai Trân Morante. MKEG President Richard Streamer said the stall was a great success and thanked everyone for their help, plus all those who took away free koala food trees for replanting, donated money, gave prizes for the raffle and bought tickets.
“Free entry to the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary for six people was a very special prize,” he said.
“They will enjoy a great day out and see the vital work of the sanctuary with a guided tour of the hospital, work which is so important for the future of koalas in our area.”
Winners of the raffle were Karen Goss (PSKH tickets), Sue Dever (decorated rug) and Luke Redman (two hand-crafted koalas).
CONSTRUCTION of the new Stroud SES building will begin this week.
The contract was awarded to Precise Build and is expected to take 12 months to complete.
The existing facility in Booral was seen as insufficient to meet the needs of the volunteers and to store their equipment.
The new facility, conveniently located in Stroud, will be a modern building capable of supporting the volunteers during training and operations.
The location on the unformed road reserve of
Gloucester Street, south of Memorial Avenue and next to Allen Park, will also improve accessibility resulting in reduced response times.
Extensive consultation with the SES and key internal stakeholders during the design stages was undertaken.
Following a community information session the building's appearance, colour scheme and external wall materials were revised to soften its visual impact and better align with community feedback.
The building is funded using a $2 million grant from the NSW Government.
THE State Government has allocated $2.1 million across 17 new projects to tackle pests and weeds across the state, including in the Hunter Estuary Wetlands Ramsar area.
In the wetlands, Local Land Services is supporting public agencies and private landholders to deliver a cross-tenure pest and weed management project.
This program aims to
create a buffer to protect sensitive ecological areas within the Hunter Wetlands National Park.
The funding is part of the government’s biosecurity plan to protect the state’s primary industries and regional landscapes by focusing on addressing pest and weed matters impacting both public and neighbouring private lands.
The $10 million Good Neighbours Program was initiated as an election commitment and has been distributing funds to local authorities and land holding agencies to foster collaboration and improve their alignment with farming lands.
The 17 new projects focus on coordinated pest animal and weed control programs, as
well as capacity-building workshops and training for landholders and land managers and be delivered in partnership with public land managers such as Forestry Corporation, the National Parks and Wildlife Service, Crown Land and local councils.
Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said, “We know pest animals and weeds
do not respect property boundaries, which is why the Minns Government is investing in a range of new and expanded on-ground biosecurity projects to protect farms lands and our environment through the Good Neighbours Program.
“These projects support public and private land managers to work together to prevent the spread of
pests and weeds because we can only make headway by collaborating.
“We are already seeing positive results from these collaborative efforts, including stronger relationships between landholders and land managers, which we will continue to build on as the latest projects get underway.”
By Thomas O’KEEFE
RISING temperatures over Antarctica have been a major contributing factor to recent volatile weather along the East Coast, according to new information from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
A “sudden stratospheric warming” (SSW) is to blame.
This is a documented weather scenario in which air temperatures high above the South Pole rise by 30 degrees or more in the space of a week.
This latest SSW began in late September.
According to the BOM, they are relatively rare in the Southern Hemisphere, but have the potential to disrupt weather patterns across
the Australian continent for months.
Only two major SSWs have been recorded in the last 60 years: in 2002 and 2019.
Both those years immediately preceded devastating bushfire events, however they came on the tail of prolonged drought conditions and El Nino weather patterns, whereas 2025 has been exceedingly wet and a mild La Nina is on the horizon for the months ahead.
Last Wednesday, 22 October, was a stifling 40-degree scorcher along the coast.
BOM meteorologist Angus Hines described it as a “bubble of heat, moving over central Australia, coming east from northwestern NSW”.
“This hot wind blew from the desert towards the coast… causing temperatures to soar across the Illawarra, Sydney, the Central Coast, the Hunter and the Mid North
Coast.”
BOM information shows that new records have been set for October.
Some overnight temperatures, however, dropped precipitously to around 15 degrees, confounding many who had started the evening dressed for Summer only to wake in the middle of a chilly wintry night.
When an SSE does occur over the South Pole, a meteorologically complex chain reaction ensues, which can eventuate in westerly winds hitting southern Australia, bringing warm, dry weather to the east.
“Cold fronts embedded in the westerlies also increase in number, leading to frequent bursts of strong winds and high fire danger days, and potentially an enhanced contrast in weather between the country's east and south coast,” said ABC Meteorologist Tom Saunders.
So far, in October alone,
By Joshua GILBERT
THE inaugural Worimi and Birrpai Youth Gathering is being hosted by the GooriBugg family later this week at Saltwater, near Old Bar.
Activities will include weaving, grass skirt making,
emu egg carving, canoe and gunya building, and a Goori song and dance.
The Youth Gathering builds upon the Inaugural Goori-Bugg Gathering, held in Gloucester in March, and the unveiling of the Bugg Family plaque at Stroud Church
during NAIDOC Week.
“The desire to have a stand-alone event that was youth-focused was recognised by the Organising Committee as another positive step,” Uncle John Heath, Birrpai Elder and Bugg Family organiser, said.
“The event enables a celebration of the close traditional and contemporary cultural links between the Birrpai and Worimi Nations.
Maling Productions and a number of Local Aboriginal Land Councils.
The event will also have a specific focus on the impacts of Stolen Generations.
there have been a handful of “Extreme” fire danger days, which were flagged in forecasts of spiking temperatures, and followed relatively mild weather in the mid-20s.
BOM Meteorologist Felicity Gamble has pointed to a similar case of a weak, relatively unknown SSW event in October 1988 that had weather patterns similar to 2025.
It may offer clues to what to expect for the rest of this year.
“November's rain prospects have also eased in recent model updates, and research suggests the dominance of warmer and drier weather from an SSW can linger until January,” said Ms Gamble.
The coming clouds have one silver lining, at least, being “a suppression of super-cold polar stratospheric ice clouds, which are key to the chemical process that destroys ozone."
a day of learning, pride and connection.
“It provides a further opportunity to strengthen bonds of kin, culture and country - particularly with a recognition of disruption through colonisation,” he said.
The event is being supported by The Healing Foundation, Create NSW, Saltwater Tribal Council,
“In the Goori-Bugg Family, this stems from the removal of Maryann and John in 1839,” Uncle John said.
Family organiser Paula Maling said, “The Goori-Bugg Family are honoured to bring our Worimi and Birrpai young people together on Country at Saltwater National Park for
“Through cultural workshops, our youth not only keep our cultural practices strong - from weaving and carving to song and dance - but also strengthen their identity and belonging.
“This gathering is about passing knowledge the old way, together, on our ancestral land,” she said. The event is free and will be held on Saturday 1 November from 8am to 4pm at Saltwater Beach in Wallabi Point.
By Callum GODDE and William TON, AAP
LEGAL advocates have welcomed a report's recommendations into a presumption that children under 14 are "incapable of evil", urging a state not to tinker with the longstanding principle, despite a drop in youth convictions.
A NSW review of doli incapax was released on Saturday after it was launched by the state Labor government in May amid a national debate about youth crime.
Latin for incapable of evil, doli incapax is a legal presumption that children between the ages of 10 and 14 do not sufficiently understand the difference between right and wrong to be held criminally responsible.
Led by former Supreme Court judge Geoffrey Bellew and retired NSW police deputy commissioner Jeffrey Loy, the review acknowledged the test for rebutting doli incapax imposed a "high threshold".
But the high bar was justified as it provided a safeguard for inappropriate findings, was consistent with the 'mens rea' principle of a guilty mind, recognised the vulnerability of 10 to 13-year-olds and the impact of a criminal conviction.
Some review participants pushed for a "capacity to know" test to alleviate the burden on the prosecution to prove what a child was actually thinking at the time of the act.
But the criminal law experts argued it did not warrant a departure from common law or introducing
legislation that imposed a different standard for 10 to 13-year-olds.
"On the contrary, such a change would risk creating an inconsistency within the broader framework of criminal law," the 90-plus page review read.
The review was triggered after a NSW crime statistics agency study indicated a 2016 High Court decision in the case RP v R had made it more difficult to convict younger children.
It made seven recommendations, including legislating the common law test for rebutting doli incapax, additional police training and guidance on the principle and expanding access to diversion pathways for 10 to 13-yearolds.
The report has been welcomed by the NSW
Aboriginal Legal Service, which urged Premier Chris Minns and Attorney-General Michael Daley to adopt the recommendations in full.
"We know that locking children up not only compounds trauma for that child, it also increases the likelihood that they will reoffend as an adolescent or adult - ultimately increasing future crime," the legal service's chief executive Karly Warner said.
Data showed the proportion of youths aged 10 to 13 with a proven outcome in the NSW Children's Court fell from 76 percent to 16 percent in the seven years to 2023.
The volume of children in that cohort charged by police remained mostly stable over the same period, and the downward trend was mirrored in Victoria
and South Australia.
The review found there appeared to be a "degree of misunderstanding" among criminal justice system members on applying aspects of the current test and the 2016 High Court decision.
Mr Daley said states that have codified doli incapax, such as Queensland and Western Australia, did not
show a similar decline in convictions.
The NSW government will examine the report before detailing a pathway to reform.
The NSW Council for Civil Liberties previously said there was no need to codify doli incapax, which risks putting children in contact with the criminal justice system.
POLICE last week launched a new high-visibility operation to improve road and pedestrian safety across coastal communities from the Central Coast to Port Stephens.
The safety initiative, Operation Shore Safe, is a joint effort between Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and the Northern Region, aimed at improving road and pedestrian safety across these areas during the busy summer period.
Beginning Thursday 23 October and running through to February 2026, Operation Shore Safe will see a highvisibility deployment of up to eight solo motorcycle officers supported by unmarked highway patrol vehicles, trail bikes, and bicycle patrols.
The resources will be strategically positioned across key coastal areas to supplement local police and highway patrol teams during
a time of increased traffic and visitor activity.
The operation is designed to promote safer behaviour on roads and footpaths, as well as in and around other high volume pedestrian areas, particularly in relation to the growing use of e-micromobility devices.
A key focus will be reducing road trauma, including fatal and serious injury collisions, which have disproportionately affected communities in the Northern Region this year.
Newcastle-Hunter Sector Highway Patrol Chief Inspector Thomas Barnes said the operation is about being proactive and present in the right places at the right times.
“We know that during the warmer months, our coastal areas become significantly busier. Operation Shore Safe is about making sure we’re out there, engaging with
the public, encouraging safe behaviour, and stepping in when necessary to prevent harm,” Ch/Insp Barnes said.
Traffic North Highway Patrol Commander, Superintendent Julie Boon, echoed the importance of the initiative, noting its potential to save lives.
“This is about visibility, education, and enforcement. We want to remind everyone, from drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and e-bike users, that safety is a shared responsibility.
“Our presence will be felt, and our message is clear: we want everyone to enjoy our beautiful coastlines safely.”
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism, Yasmin Catley, said the operation will help ensure the safety of the community.
“Operation Shore Safe is about putting police where they’re needed most to promote road safety, prevent
serious crashes and keep both pedestrians and road users safe,” Minister Catley said.
“Every summer, thousands of people flock to our coastline to enjoy everything it has to offer, and we want to make sure they
get home safely at the end of the day.
“Our highway patrol and local police will be out in force to keep roads, shared paths and popular beachside areas safe for everyone.
“This is smart, proactive policing that shows the commitment of the NSW Police Force in keeping communities safe right across the state.”
Police are urging all road users to remain alert, follow the rules, and look out for one another as the region heads into its busiest season.
We’re heading back out to 15 local communities across the MidCoast to provide you with an update on what we’re delivering in our region.
These sessions allow us to hear directly from community members and provide a chance to meet with senior Council staff and Councillors.
We look forward to sharing this update with you.
Stroud School of Arts Hall
Tuesday 4 November 5.30 - 7pm
Bulahdelah School of Arts Hall
Wednesday 5 November 5.30 - 7pm
Hawks Nest Community Centre
Thursday 6 November 2.30 - 4pm
Also coming to other locations across the region.
Scan to learn more and for the full schedule of dates and locations.
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By John BLACKBOURN
NEWSPAPERS across the globe in midOctober were headlined by the plan for peace in Gaza.
I was sent a copy of the New Zealand Herald, which featured a story headlined: “Public executions after Trump leaves Hamas in control of Gaza”.
The next paragraph went on to say: “Hamas has carried out a mass execution in the streets of Gaza as part of a series of
bloody reprisals following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from key urban areas”.
Published around the world, the story was originally written by Henry Bodkin of the UK’s Daily Telegraph.
It goes on to mention that mediators are yet to secure a longer-term political solution that aims to see Hamas hand in its weapons and step aside from governing Gaza.
Separately, the AFP conducted an interview in Qatar with Hossam Badran, a member of the Hamas political bureau, who warned that “the second phase of the Trump plan contains many complexities and difficulties”.
Hamas did not attend the formal signing of Trump’s plan in Egypt.
Hamas is resisting calls to disarm and under anonymity told AFP that this was “out of the question”.
So, there you have an insight into how deals are done.
What has been said to get this deal over the line, for the first stage anyhow?
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
I’VE started going to a gym and there's a man there that leaves various personal items on the equipment I want to use.
His drink bottle is on one, his towel is on another and then he leaves his backpack on a third machine.
What is the gym etiquette around this?
I only have 30 minutes before I have to go to work and he's tying up the equipment.
Penny D.
Hi Penny,
Firstly, it's great that you're getting your 30 minutes of fitness in before you go to work.
You sound like a go-getter who likes to squeeze the most out of your day, but that shouldn't mean squeezing the sweat out of someone else's gym towel so you can get access to the glute kickback machine.
You shouldn't have to miss out on the prime equipment just because someone is marking his territory much like a dog cocks its leg on its favourite trees.
It is pretty common for a gym-goer to superset between two machines and it may be part of their program.
Does the imagery of Hamas executing a line of Israeli sympathisers on the day after the deal was signed ring any bells for you?
What might have been whispered but not put into writing in order to get this deal started? Was Hamas told that they are now in charge of parts of Gaza that Israeli troops were told to withdraw from?
Does this deal generate thoughts of what happened when the US troops abandoned Vietnam in such a hurry and the Viet Cong assumed control of the capital city?
Trump’s deal has probably ended the war in the Middle East and allowed food and medical supplies to re-enter Palestine, which is a good result for everyone.
But what deal was actually conveyed to Hamas to have this happen is still
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THE Karuah Motor Yacht Club (KMYC) has honoured the late Bob Dyer with the establishment of an annual fishing competition, which was conducted for the first time earlier in the month.
Bob was a tireless worker over many years through his involvement and membership of the Maitland Offshore Fishing Club and will best be remembered for his efforts to maintain the huts on Broughton Island and his positive input on advisory committees to National Parks and the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park. Bob confronted issues with a logical approach, in many cases opposing the bureaucratic stance.
His tenacity and strength of purpose was admired by those who knew him and those who benefitted by his selfless involvement. When Bob gave his opinion everyone listened.
This unique quality led to t-shirts being printed with the words “Bob Said” printed on the back.
Truly a legend of our time.
The competition - which was open to Offshore, Estuary and Beach fishersattracted many keen anglers.
The Offshore trophy was presented to Bob’s son Dick and his team made up of the Burrows family.
The popular winners returned to the weighmaster with a cracker bag of quality snapper and flathead caught around Broughton Island.
The KMYC Bob Dyer Fishing Competition has become a permanent fixture on the calendar, to be conducted again in September 2026.
You can always be direct and ask if you can alternate between the machines in tandem.
What you're experiencing, though, sounds more like you're dealing with someone who has either accidentally hit himself in the head too many times while performing his skull-crusher routine, or he's just plain thoughtless.
Try being polite, but assertive.
Something like: 'I want to use the chest press machine. I think you may have accidentally left your towel there.'
If he says, 'No, I didn't forget, I'm doing a circuit,' you could say, 'That's great. I am too. I'm going to jump in while you're doing your leg presses.'
If you get any further pushback from him, it's not your job to sort it out.
You should explain the situation to the gym owner, because I can almost guarantee you're not the only person this equipment hog is annoying.
Try something like, 'Hey, I'm trying to use the machines, but Rambo over there is acting like a serial hoarder, throwing his stuff over multiple stations. He's got the same number of limbs as the rest of us. Can you have a word with him please?'
This takes the confrontation off you and leaves Super-Sized-Sven (a multi-titled AWF champion with energy to burn) to explain basic gym etiquette to Dad-BodDave.
I'm confident your problem will be solved faster than a jump-squat routine.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
guesswork.
How will expectations and reality collide?
Does anyone really believe that Hamas will disarm and fade away, leaving their position of power for others to control?
Is that group just reorganising to maintain control under a different brand?
Isn’t the real money supposed to start flowing to rebuild Palestine and if it does, then imagine the fraud, deception and corruption that can occur, should the rebuild ever be funded.
If all the plan’s conditions are not met, then it is my guess that the rebuild funding will never see the light of day.
AS Australia’s social media ban for under-16s edges closer, children are already worried about losing touch with their friends.
But while the onus is on social media platforms to act, researchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) say the real battle will be at home – where parents must enforce the rules, manage their children’s reactions, and help them adjust.
Child safety and wellbeing expert, UniSA’s Associate Professor Lesley-Anne Ey, says the key to a smoother transition is education, reassurance, and open, age-appropriate conversations.
The first step, she says, is understanding why social platforms matter to kids.
“Many children and teens use apps like Snapchat and TikTok to connect with their friends,” Assoc Prof Ey says.
“They’ve grown up with this technology - it’s part of who they are - and they’re used to communicating through videos, emojis, photos and filters.
“When the ban kicks in, kids may feel like they’re facing a social penalty where they won’t be able to connect with their friends in the same way.
“The fear of losing touch with friends is real, so parents will need to invite questions and show understanding and empathy about what their kids will see as a loss.
“Brainstorm alternative ways to stay connected.
“If they liked TikTok dances, an app like Just Dance could suit; if they want to chat, use
By Dianne BOWES
IT'S been a big week for Hawks Nest Ladies Golf, with the Club Championships completed for 2025. Over 3 weeks we saw 3 grades contesting both the Gross and Nett Divisions: 9 players in A Grade, 15 in B Grade and 24 in C Grade. Congratulations to our winners, and to everyone who took part this year!
Tuesday’s game was the final round of the championship. And once again, it was Pauline Barham at the top of the leaderboard, with another great gross score of 67 on her way becoming the C Grade Champion and Best Nett Winner over the field – well played!
In other individual highlights, there were chip ins from Heather McGuinn for par on the 5th, Fran Henderson 4th, Di Bott from 10 metres out on the 10th, Sue Brownrigg 11th and Debbie Andrews 13th. Deb Matheson played a great shot for par from behind the bunker on the 10th. Her chip went high, landing past the flag but with enough backspin to suck back into the hole. Well played, ladies!
Results: Tuesday 21/10/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stroke/ Round 3 Club Championships/ Medal Of Medals Daily Results
closed group chats or messaging apps; and if they enjoy gaming, find multiplayer games where they can connect safely.
“Supporting kids through this is about empathy and keeping the lines of communication open.”
From December 10, major social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Reddit must take ‘reasonable steps’ to stop under16s creating accounts.
While the new legislation aims to protect kids from harmful content, Assoc Prof Ey says its success depends on what happens at home – through education and consistent guidance.
“Parents should talk with their children about online safety – why it’s important to protect personal information like your full name, address and passwords; who it’s okay to connect with; and how to behave kindly and respectfully,” she says.
“They should also teach kids to think before they post anything – photos, comments or information – because once something’s online, you can’t take it back.
“Young brains are especially vulnerable to social media because they crave peer feedback and attention.
“This makes them more likely to take risks or react quickly without thinking about the consequences.
“Encourage kids to ask ‘Would I say this to someone’s face?’ or ‘Would I show this to my mum?’ before posting or commenting. If the answer is ‘no’, then it’s probably not
appropriate.”
With rising rates of online bullying, coercion and sextortion, researchers say it’s vital that parents take the ban seriously.
“The social media ban isn’t ‘safetyism’, or evidence of a ‘Nanny State’; it’s an essential move to protect kids from online predators and risks,” Assoc Prof Ey says.
“Parents should educate themselves about the platforms and games their kids use so they can have informed conversations. Nonjudgemental, ongoing dialogue is essential.”
As children tend to imitate adult behaviour, parents can also be powerful role models.
“Avoid excess screen time yourself and set up screen-free times for the whole family, like dinner and bedtime.
“This makes boundaries predictable and shows your kids what a healthy balance looks like,” Assoc Prof Ey says.
“Connect with your kids. Show them how you can have fun together – whether it’s board games, movie nights, or taking advantage of daylight savings for a bike ride after dinner.
“The convenience of screens and social media has caused havoc.
“Perhaps we all need to wind the clock back and remember what life was like before screens.
“It’s time we took control –for our sake, and for the safety and wellbeing of our kids.”
What parents need to know about guiding kids through the social media ban:
A Grade Winners: 1st Denise Sainty 75 C/B; 2nd Maxine Mitchell 75 C/B; 3rd Jo Buttrey 75 C/B
B Grade Winners: 1st Deb Gardner 71; 2nd Deb Dummett 72; 3rd Cheryl Foster 73
C Grade Winners: 1st Pauline Barham 67 (best score of the day); 2nd Di Bott 73 C/B; 3rd Debbie Andrews 73 C/B
Place Getters (73-79): Sharon Barwick, Robyn Keegan, Chris Simmons, Jo Scott, Deb Matheson, Di Bowes, Pamela Keegan, Robyn Wade, Carol Maher, Fran Henderson, Trish Sattler, Kathy Griffiths
NTP Hole 5: C Grade Robyn Richardson
Scratch Winners: A Grade Denise Sainty 91; B Grade Cheryl Foster 101; C Grade Pauline Barham 105
Championship Results 2025
Club Champions Gross
Club Champion A Grade: Denise Sainty with rounds of 90, 90, 91 / Total 271
Runner Up A Grade: Deb Matheson 93,93, 92 / 278
B Grade Champion: Cheryl Foster 97,102, 102 / 300
Runner Up B Grade: Deb Gardner 96,109,102 / 307
C Grade Champion: Pauline Barham 112,107, 105 / 324
Runner Up C Grade: Di Bott 108,120, 110 / 338
• Get informed about new platforms and trends – Kids move quickly to new apps. Keep an eye on emerging platforms and talk about them before your child joins – explore the platforms, games and media kids are using and explore the benefits and risk of these
• Educate kids about online safety – Talk openly about the benefits and risks of the internet, what’s safe to share, how to protect personal information, and what to do if something online feels uncomfortable and even if they think they have done something wrong online. They need to know that you are always there to help them even if they have done something wrong.
• Have open and age-appropriate conversations – Talk about what they do and see online and how it makes them feel. Stay open and provide a safe place to share
• Understand and empathise –Acknowledge your child’s feelings of loss of freedom or control. Let them know you understand but explain that safety and their wellbeing comes first.
• Model healthy behaviour – Show balance in your own screen use and set family-wide screen-free times (like during dinner or before bed).
• Create consistent routines – Make boundaries predictable with regular habits, such as tech-free zones or times.
• Encourage alternatives – Support hobbies, sport, and offline fun to keep kids socially connected in healthier ways. Arrange family or peer connection like movie or game nights.
Club Champions Nett
Nett Winner A Grade: Jo Buttrey 78,76,75 / 229
Runner Up Nett A Grade: Maxine Mitchell 75, 80, 75 / 230
Nett Winner B Grade: Robyn Keegan 68, 71, 72 / 211
Runner Up Nett B Grade: Di Bowes 66, 73, 76 / 215
Nett Winner C Grade: Sharon Barwick 70,76,73 / 219
Runner Up C Grade: Debbie Andrews 74, 76, 73 / 22 / 223
Robyn Rumble Memorial Trophy for Best Nett Over the Field – Pauline Barham 72, 67,65 / 204
2025 Medal of Medals
This event was contested by all those players who have won Monthly Medals throughout the year. The 2025 Medal of Medals Winner is Deb Gardner, who led the field of medalists with the best gross score of 71.
In other games this week, 22 ladies played in the Saturday Stroke round as an all-in event. Lynne Wales from Wyong GC and Kerry Stephen (Club Taree) joined the field, led home this week by Robyn Keegan.
Results: Saturday 18/10/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stroke
Winners: 1st Robyn Keegan on 70 (best
score of the day); 2nd Carolyn Affleck on 72; 3rd Dawn Wiggins 74 C/B
Place Getters (74-75 C/B): Jo Buttrey, Chris Simmons, Lynne Wales
NTP Hole 5: A Grade Carolyn Affleck; B Grade Robyn Wade
NTP Hole 10: A Grade Deb Matheson; B Grade Di Bott
In the Lady Vets 9 Hole event on Tuesday, there were 9 ladies vying for the daily honours.
Results: 1st Di Lindstrom on 17 points; 2nd Marie Pegram 15; 3rd Jeanette Kemp 12; 4th Sue Nicholson 9; 5th Ann Browning 8 Thursday’s event saw 49 Lady Vets play Round 2 of their Championship. Sue Kovacs got off to a cracking start on the 10th with a birdie, after chipping in from the rough about 30 metres out. Jo Buttrey and Denise Sainty both had great gross scores, while Robyn Richardson and Fran Henderson led the nett scores this week.
Results: Thursday 23/10/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole Event
1st Carol Wiggins on -4; 2nd Sharon Barwick 1; 3rd Di Smith 3; 4th Barb Birmingham 3; 5th Jeanette Kemp 3
NTP Hole 3: Division 1 Jo Buttrey; Division 2 Barb Birmingham
The final round will be played next Thursday, 28/10/25.
Bulahdelah Golf Club Report
By Thora-Lou SMITH
TWO full weeks of golf; the course looks fabulous with visitors, social players and competitive golfers enjoying the fine weather, lots of run and wonderful greens.
It's a credit to staff and volunteers who have brought the course back to top condition from a very difficult winter season.
The ladies played the May Monthly Mug on Wednesday 15th October, and the winner was Alison Benson with 66nett from Meryl Reinhard with 67nett. Terri Stellema got the NTP and Barbie Gordon was the best putter
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
RESULTS week ending 24th October.
Sunday: N/S
1. P.Baily & G.Morrison
Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts
By John EDWARDS
23rd OCTOBER. Winner’s going
Myall Coast Vets
23/10/2025.
MULTIPLIER.
1.Errol Chivers & Rod
TGCC Bowling Club
By Kay BERCZELLY
26.10.25
MENS Wednesday Gala Day 22nd October 2022
Today saw an unprecedented October high of 39 degrees, so it was wisely agreed that 38 men would only play one session in the morning of 16 ends. Both grass & synthetic greens were used.
Sponsor today was Tea Gardens Fish Market - a big thank you for your support.
Overall winners with a total of 29 were Peter
with 31putts.
The Vets played on Thursday 16th October and the winner was Terry Crowther with 44pts from Ray Mansell with 43pts and Terry Griffis with 41pts. NTPs were Terry G, Don S and visitor Eileen P. Steve B and Bob D shared the jackpot.
Saturday 18th October was another Monthly Mug and the mug and C grade winner was Brad Gleeson with 66nett.
A grade winner was Geoff Harvey with 70nett on a c/b from Dave Schlenert.
B grade winner was Bob Denelzen with 69nett from Zac Watt with 71nett.
C grade runner up was Steve South with 70nett.
2, C Rands & L Falla, 3. D.Hipkins & S Pearson E/W 1. McMurray & G Muggleton,2 B Treharne & S Matheson 3 J Corden & D Russell Monday: N/S 1. C
through undefeated: Graeme Bramley and Peter Turner.
Runners up : Darby Neville and Matt Peirson. Ladies highest score: Lyn Peirson-129. Men’s
Brown 78
2. Peter Gurney & Brian Newbery 73
3. Graham Illand & Noel Quince 69
Gurney, Ron Green & Brian Newbery.
Winners with the lowest winning margin of 2 Geoff Page, Phil Thrift & Bill Thrift. Garden Eatery Voucher won by Merv Mills - thanks once again to The Garden Eatery for their continued support.
Ladies Tuesday Bowls 21st September 2025
Today we saw 20 ladies play 2 x rinks of 3 bowl triples & 1 x rink of 2 bowl 4s. Conditions today started off coolish with a good to strong breeze.
Winners today with the highest margin Sheryl
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 20 at the Gabba starts on 4 December, he needs to be bowling again by early next week.
It is the first of several big selection calls for the Australian team ahead of the first Test from November 21 at Perth's Optus Stadium.
The top order is a work in progress, with a partner for opener Usman Khawaja to be confirmed, and allrounder Cameron Green is yet to prove his fitness.
NTPs were Dave S, Zac W, John S, Rod N and Barbie G. Long drivers were Geoff H, Ryan Mc, Rod N and Bernie N. Paul Cheers got the jackpot.
The ladies' Mug winner was Barbie Gordon with 66nett from Bernie Newton with 68nett.
Sunday 19th October was a big day for the Club with 75 players competing in the Men's Open Day.
The best over-the-field gross was J.Osborne with 76gr, and the best over-thefield nett was D.Flynn with 66nett.
Other gross winners were: A grade S.O'Donahue with 77gr from R.Webber with 78gr. B grade R.Mansell with 83gr from B.Scott with
Rands & L Falla, 2 L&G
Conroy, 3 C Richards & S Matheson
E/W 1. D
Hipkins & B Eyre, A Ryan & S Bowen, E Howarth & E Greenhalgh
highest score: Phil Jones-140. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.
4. Peter Nealon & Ian Blamey 65
5. Raymond Bott & Peter Bernardin 63 NTP. A B
Johnson, Jane Uff & Pat Baker.
Mixed Thursday Bowls 23rd September 2025
Today we had 11 ladies & 3 men who played 1 rink of 3 bowl triples & 1 rink of 2 bowl 4s.
Winners today with lowest margin Dale Winter, Vicki McMillan & Deb Gardner.
ONCOLOGY DAY - Friday 24th October 2025 by Jane UFF
An annual fund raiser was held on Friday 24 October to raise funds for the Oncology Unit at the Mater Hospital, successfully
87gr.
C grade R.Jones with 90gr from G.Masters with 91gr.
Other nett winners were A grade W.Semmens with 74n on a c/b from B.Schlenert. B grade K.Hughes with 74n on a c/b from A.Knott. C grade M.Gorton with 70n from J.Greenham with 71n.
NTPs were T.Saville, A.Knott, G.Masters, L.English, Z.Watt, J.Hickson and the long drivers were T.Allen, B.Allen and D.Shultz. B.Allen won the very lucrative jackpot!
A wonderful day's golf – thanks to all the sponsors and helpers.
The ladies played their catch-up 27 holes foursomes
Tuesday: N/S 1. H Blackbourn & E Buckpitt, 2 D Dummitt & P Lau
E/W 1=. S Chopping & K Brown , 2 L Erdley & J Fowler
Hawks Nest Vets By Len GOUGH
21/10/2025. HN VETS Stableford
Event Front Nine Nett Sco 1st Errol Chivers 21
C3rd. Matheson, George Weeks, Gregory Kirwan, Ross 5th. Brown, Kel
raising an impressive $4,500. The event featured a tombola with 25 baskets filled with donated prizes from local businesses and members, reflecting the remarkable generosity of the community. We would like to sincerely thank and recognize these businesses for their ongoing support.
• Autocare Tea Gardens
• Mungo Road Surf Shop
• Providence Café
• Bohemian Spirit
• Tea Gardens Vet
• Mumm’s On The Myall
championship on Wednesday 22nd October in very hot and trying conditions.
The 2025 champions are Barbie Gordon and Terri Stellema with 144gross. The nett winners were Colleen Richards and Karryn Bartlett with a very respectable 103.75n.
The Vets played on Thursday 23rd October in much more pleasant conditions and Dave Brown was the winner with 41pts from Ray Mansell with 39pts on a c/b from Rick Winter. NTPs were Craig L, Ray M (x2) and Jim P won the jackpot.
Saturday 25th October was another Monthly Mug and the very excited C grade and mug winner was Mick
Wednesday: N/S 1. B
Treharne & S Matheson, 2 P Baily & J Gray E/W
1 L Wood & G Smith , 2 E Digby & D Hipkins
Friday: N/S 1. L&G
2nd Chris Barrett 18c/b
3rd Philip Catlin 18c/b
4th Ross Weightman 18c/b
Balls down to 15c/b
Back Nine nett scores
1st Noel Stokes 19c/b
2nd Keith Harrap 19
3rd Grahame Brydon
Barrett, Chris 10th Chivers, Errol Conroy, Glenn Balls to. 44
MCV 9 HOLE - BACK
• Myall St Studio
• Two Fat Bakers
• Tea Gardens Fish Market
• Basic Beauty
• Little Faith
• Alanas Flowers And Gifts
• Tea Gardens Marine Mechanic
• Circle Of Friends
• Silk Hairdressing
• Hawks Nest Bakery
• Memas Bakery Café
• Myall Pharmacy Hawks Nest
• The Tile Shop
• Ice Cream Shack
• Boatshed Café
Gardiner with 59nett!
A grade winner was Dave Schlenert with 68nett from P.Cheers with 71nett on a c/b from Arrin Gardiner. B grade winner was Bob Denelzen with 68nett from Zac Watt with 69nett.
C grade runner-up was Steve Sharp. NTPs were Arrin G (x2), Marty B, Rod N, Z.Watt, Bob D and Bernie N. Long drivers were Geoff H, Marty B, David S and Lou S. Sam A won the jackpot with a great shot on the 17th. The ladies' mug winner was Barbie Gordon with 68nett from Colleen Richards with 70nett.
Congratulations to all the winners over the past few weeks – some excellent scores have been posted.
Conroy, 2 B Treharne & S Matheson, 3 C Rands & L Falla
E/W 1 J Armstrong & D Dale, 2 K Mc Murray & Hipkins , 3 S Pearson & M Rowden
18c/b
4th Marty Plim 18 Balls down to 15c/b Nearest To Pin 3rd Errol Chivers (Birdie)
5th John Forrest 10th Keith Hudson 16th Denis Downie
NINE.
1 Kevin Marr 20
2 Ron Stewart 18 Balls to 16 NTP. Hipkins, David
• The Rumble family Thirty four players grouped into twelve teams enjoyed a perfect sunny day on the green. The winners, the highest scoring team consisted of Liv Everingham, Geoff Page, and Pat Baker. Jo Plummer, Len Baker, and Rick Islaub made up the team with the lowest margin.
All players along with our special guests from The Marter Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, Vice President Gloria Graham and Suzanne Lawrence, enjoyed a BBQ lunch followed by the tombola and raffle draws.
Confirmation of Cummins' unavailability means Victorian Scott Boland is a lock to join Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood as the pace attack for Perth, with Nathan Lyon the spin bowler.
In nine home Tests, Boland has taken 49 wickets at an average of 12.63.
The tourists will well remember his debut four years ago at the Boxing Day Test, when he rifled through their lineup to take 6-7 in a match-winning performance.
But Cummins' injury is a major blow for Australia's hopes of retaining the Ashes.
Coach Andrew McDonald will hold a media conference on Monday afternoon in Canberra amid the uncertainty around Cummins this summer.
"Cummins has resumed running and expects to return to bowling shortly," a Cricket Australia spokesman said.
Smith, 36, is back in Australia after six weeks in New York. He will play for NSW in two Sheffield Shield matches before the first Test.
He said last week he is
more relaxed than when he was the full-time captain between 2013 and 2017.
And he also knows his batting improves with the role, averaging 68.98 in the role compared with 49.90 when not captain.
"It's interesting how the brain works," Smith said.
"I feel like I kind of go to another level and try to set a standard, I suppose."
While fellow batsman Marnus Labuschagne has firmed for a Test recall with a run of strong early-season domestic form, young opener Sam Konstas has dropped down the pecking order after several low scores.
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SATURDAY
A YEAR AT KYLEMORE ABBEY
SBS, 8.25pm
If Sister Act taught us anything it’s that there’s no-one more determined than a convent full of nuns focused on a common goal. In the classic 1992 comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg, a group of habitual habit-wearers are tasked with hiding a lounge singer from the mob. In this three-part docuseries, a Benedictine order of nuns transform a crumbling country estate into one of Ireland’s most popular heritage sites. The savvy sisters combine their devout spirituality with a canny commercial sense to make Kylemore Abbey in Connemara a thriving success.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson discovers an urban courtyard.
8.30 Professor T. (Final, Mav)
The body of an undercover police officer is discovered in the boot of a car.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R) Maggie throws herself a party.
10.20 The Assembly. (Final, l, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)
12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Room On The Broom. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Ghastly Ghoul. 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Officially Amazing. 11.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
TUESDAY
TALKIN’ ‘BOUT YOUR GEN
TEN, 7.30pm
Saving the best for last, Tuesday’s season finale of this revived comedy game show features a round that is so entertaining it could be the entire format. In “Pop Quiz”, host Anne Edmonds (pictured) allows the teams to research the questions – but with an age-inappropriate hurdle for each to climb over. Cue the reading glasses when Gen X’s Dave Hughes and Lisa McCune look for answers on TikTok; millennials Tommy Little and Luke McGregor take on a vintage computer with Encarta ’98 installed; and Generation Z’s Anisa Nandaula and Kath Ebbs attempt to navigate a dusty set of Encyclopedia Britannica volumes. Hilarity ensues as the youngsters learn how we lived before the “search” button.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason. (PGa, R) 9.15 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Sisi. (MA15+s, R)
11.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R)
2.00 Making Sense Of Cancer With Hannah Fry. (Mal, R)
3.05 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
WEDNESDAY CRIME NIGHT!
ABC TV, 8.30pm
Taking a fresh tilt at the well worn true-crime genre, this panel show hosted by Julia Zemiro (pictured) breaks the mould somewhat – inviting a rotating roster of Australia’s best comedians to discuss the science and psychology behind crime, alongside expert criminologists Professor Danielle Reynald and Dr David Bartlett. Perhaps it’s best described as for armchair detectives and the morbidly curious. If Zemiro and co. can pull off this tonally twisted tightrope walk, it will be the TV heist of the decade. Wednesday’s premiere welcomes Celia Pacquola and Mel Buttle to the desk for an examination of noteworthy and notorious eyewitness testimonies throughout history.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens.
8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, Mv, R) A former secret agent is once again hunted by the agency that created him. Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn.
10.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGad, R)
11.20 GetOn Extra.
11.50 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
12.20 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R)
1.20 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, Mv, R) Scientists encounter a giant shark. Jason Statham.
10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl)
11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky.
9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.25 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) 1.25 Professor T. (Final, Mav, R) 2.15 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.00 Last Night Of The Proms. 4.45 The Assembly. (Final, l, R)
5.30 Landline. (R) 5.55 Australian Story. (R)
6.25 I Was Actually There: The Dismissal. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PG) A woman is found with an arrow in her back.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv, R) A tense game of lawn bowls turns to chaos when a player is killed on the green in broad daylight.
9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv, R) The killers are exposed. Jay and Mary are brought closer together.
10.20 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (MA15+l, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGl, R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 4. Canberra Croatia FC v Avondale FC. 3.00 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 4. Sydney Olympic FC v South Melbourne FC. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Hitler’s American Battleground. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Royal Homes. 8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey. (Premiere) 9.25 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train. (PG, R)
10.20 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R) 11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
2.55 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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WorldWatch. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Kate Winslet: A Quest For Authenticity. 9.30 The Idea Of Australia. 10.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Fails. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6am The
Company. Continued. (2003, PG) 7.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 9.25 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 11.10 How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022, M) 1pm Tobacco Barns. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.55 Poms. (2019, PG) 4.35 Mosley. (2019, PG) 6.25 The Chaperone. (2018) 8.30 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 10.50 Easy Love. (2019, MA15+, German) 12.30am The Moogai. (2020) 2.05 Late Programs.
SUNDAY,
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 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.30 Miriam & Alan: Lost In Scotland And Beyond… (PG, R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Premiere)
8.55 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, Malv)
9.55 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R)
10.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R)
10.50 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 2. (2001, Mnsv, R)
12.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.10 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point. (R) 9.05 Bitesize. (R) 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGal, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Hi-Tec Oils Super Series. Round 6. Day 2. 5.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.05 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.35 Hitler’s American Battleground. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 JFK: One Day In America. (Premiere)
8.30 King And Conqueror. (MA15+v) 9.20 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (R)
10.15 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.20 Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition. (PGa, R) 12.45 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGaw, R)
3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.45 Fashionista. 11.55 Riot Island: Prison Without Walls. 1.45pm Instagram: A Life Under Filter. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun. 9.25 Uncanny. 10.35 The Change. 11.35 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.00 The Company. (2003, PG) 10.05 Truth. (2015, M) 12.25pm The Report. (2019, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 5.00 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 6.40 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 To End All Wars. (2001, MA15+) 10.40 The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 1.40am Easy Love. (2019, MA15+, German) 3.20 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 5.35 The Movie Show.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Wknd. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Brisbane Broncos Derby Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Chrissie Swan is joined by a fresh new team of expert presenters, covering food, home, money, health and travel.
8.00 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson. 11.00 MOVIE: The Kingdom. (2007, MA15+av, R) Jamie Foxx.
1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon The Great Australian Doorstep. 12.30 Animal Rescue. 1.00 Room For Improvement. 1.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 2.00 Better Homes. 4.30 Harry’s Practice. 5.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Brisbane Broncos Derby Raceday. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 12. GWS Giants v Port Adelaide. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Round 3. Riverbend Nationals. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 12. Sydney v Essendon. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE:
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R) 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 12. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions. 3.00 To Be Advised. 4.10 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG)
9.00 AC/DC: The World’s Greatest Rock Band. (M) Looks at AC/ DC through long-lost footage.
10.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: What Lies Beneath. (Malv, R)
11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)
12.15 The Long Song. (Final, Masv)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (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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Morning Programs. 8.30 Shopping. 9.00 DVine Living. 9.30 Harry’s Practice. 10.00 House
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves.
9.55 MOVIE: The Mod Squad. (1999, Mlsv, R) Giovanni Ribisi.
11.50 Next Stop. (PG)
12.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)
1.20 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. Second Test. England v Australia.
3.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
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6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple are desperate to sell their home. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mdlm, R) Ambulance crews attend to a woman who has fallen down the stairs and suffered a seizure.
9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
10.30 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) 11.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGls) Hosted by Samantha Armytage.
8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
9.35 9News Late.
10.05 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Olly Stephens. (Malv) 11.05 Mobsters. (Madv)
12.00 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mv, R)
1.00 Drive: Driving Value. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 MOVIE: The LEGO Ninjago Movie. (2017, PG) 10.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. Washington Capitals v New York Islanders. 1pm Soccer. EPL. Manchester United v Brighton. Replay. 3.00 Seinfeld. 3.30 Explore. 3.40 Ski Rescue Down Under. 4.40 Hot Wheels. 5.40 MOVIE: The Pink Panther 2. (2009, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. (2012, M) 11.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Sydney. 2.30 City-Bay: Adelaide’s Iconic Fun Run. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, M) 9.25 MOVIE: Be Cool. (2005, M) 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. (Final) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.30 Ghosts Australia. (Premiere, PGhl) A young couple inherit a centuries-old manor that’s haunted by six eclectic ghosts. 9.30 Matlock. (PGal, R) Matty works on a case with Julian. Olympia learns a secret about Julian’s past. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Jokes.
8.30 King And Conqueror. (Final, Mlv)
9.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Mal, R)
11.55 The Man Who Died. (MA15+as, R)
2.35 Curious Traveller. (R)
4.10 Growing A Greener World. (PGa, 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)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) When anti-LAPD billboards emerge throughout the city, the team searches for those responsible.
10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A renowned playwright vanishes.
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa) 8.40 To Be Advised.
Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl)
9News Late. 11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Hello SA. (PG)
8.35 End
With Tony Armstrong. (Final, Ml) 9.25 The
Of. (Ml) 9.55 The Assembly. (PG, R)
Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.55 News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (Final, R) 12.10 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.10 Parliament. 2.10 Grand Designs. (R) 3.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Mosley.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mal)
9.25 The Cancer Killers. (Premiere)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 The Point. (R)
12.00 Safe Home. (Malv, R)
1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (MA15+l, R)
2.00 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)
2.50 Curious Traveller. (R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R)
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(2019, PG) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 10.20 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 12.40pm Aspromonte: Land Of The Forgotten. (2019, M, Italian) 2.15 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 4.20 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 6.35 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 8.30 Stockholm Bloodbath. (2023, MA15+) 10.40 The Fox. (2022, MA15+, German) 12.55am Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.50 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 10.45 Alcarràs. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.55pm Manon Des Sources. (1986, M, French) 3.00 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 4.25 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 6.30 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.30 Comandante. (2023, Italian) 10.45 The Conference. (2022, M, German) 12.45am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Bradford receives a strange message.
10.10 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Malsv, R)
11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Mas)
12.10 MOVIE: A Family’s Secret. (2022, Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Of The
WEDNESDAY, November 5
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Idea Of Australia. (Final, PG)
8.30 JFK: The Home Movie That Changed The World. (Mav, R)
9.30 No Hamburg, No Beatles. (Mdns, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Mals)
12.00 This Town. (MA15+dl, R)
2.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)
3.05 Curious Traveller. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 To Be Advised. 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.45 We Bare Bears. 9.55
6.00
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 RFDS. (Ma)
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Mal) The guys return to Auckland, where they experience the traditional method of cooking a hangi.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
11.30 The Amazing Race. (PGl)
1.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl) 8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (MA15+asv) 9.50 Parole. (Premiere, MA15+av)
9News Late.
Resident Alien. (Mas)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
My Way. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6am A United
Kingdom. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.00 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.25 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 10.30 Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) Noon The Longest Week. (2014, M) 1.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 3.50 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 5.45 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 8.30 Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+) 10.30 Thirst. (2009, MA15+, Korean) 1am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, November 6
Parliament Question Time.
Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)
Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (PGl)
8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story.
9.25 Blue Lights.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Davos 1917. (Mav)
11.55 The Shelter. (MA15+v, R)
2.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)
3.05 Birdsville Or Bust: Untold Australia. (Ml, R) 4.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Kabul. 1am Homicide. 1.55 Conversations. 2.30 Somewhere Boy. 3.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s
MOVIES (32) SBS MOVIES (32)
6am All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 8.35 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 10.40 Long Story Short. (2021, M) 12.25pm 20,000 Species Of Bees. (2023, M, Spanish) 2.45 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 4.45 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 6.40 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Platoon. (1986, MA15+) 10.45 Only The Brave. (2017, M) 1.15am Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+) 3.15 Benediction. (2021, M) 5.40 The Movie Show.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies gives his opinion on tattoos. Featuring Georgie Carroll, Chris Wainhouse and Jason John Whitehead.
9.30 First Dates UK. (PGa)
10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) 11.30 Gatecrashers. 12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
By Roger VAUGHAN and Scott BAILEY, AAP
PAT Cummins is yet to resume bowling, narrowing his timeline to be ready for the second Ashes Test.
The Australian captain's return to cricket remains unclear after he was ruled out of next month's first Test.
The pace star's availability had been in doubt for weeks because of a back injury, and Cricket Australia confirmed the inevitable on Monday morning.
Steve Smith will be captain in his absence.
Cummins has said he'd want at least four weeks of bowling before he'd be comfortable to play Tests again.
Given the second Test
