THE Macksville Showground came alive with wagging tails and polished paws over the weekend, hosting four Championship Dog Shows from Friday through Sunday.
The event attracted competitors and dog lovers from across the region, with a total of 242 dogs representing 88 different breeds on display.
Friday’s show, conducted by the
Nambucca River District Agricultural Society, was a rescheduled event following earlier flood disruptions.
The remaining three Championship Shows were run by the Kempsey Macleay Valley Kennel Club across Saturday and Sunday.
All four shows were hailed as resounding successes, thanks to the dedication and behind-thescenes efforts of a small but hardworking group of Club volunteers.
“The Kempsey show at Macksville Showground was a success, and we are
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delighted to have found a new home for our future events,” a Kennel Club spokesperson said.
Their commitment ensured the event ran smoothly and professionally, to the delight of both exhibitors and spectators.
The Nambucca River District Agricultural Society also provided strong support, with their team manning the canteen and keeping crowds well-fed throughout the weekend.
Organisers expressed their appreciation for the continued community support and praised the quality of the entries, noting the wide range of breeds and the high standard of presentation.
cost.”
The Coalition’s Public Health (Tobacco) Amendment (Stopping Illicit Tobacco) Bill 2025 seeks to:
• Further increase the penalties for the sale of illicit tobacco, including prison sentences of up to seven years for serious offending or a $1.5 million fine.
• Provide NSW Health with the power to issue closure orders for businesses selling illicit tobacco and vapes for up to one month.
• Provide magistrates with the power to issue closure orders for businesses selling illicit tobacco and vapes for up to 12 months.
• Give lessors the statutory right to terminate leases where a closure order has been issued.
• Create a new offence for lessors who knowingly permit their tenant to use the store for the sale of illegal tobacco or vapes.
Mr Singh said criminals see NSW as a soft target.
“Victoria, Queensland,
and South Australia have all stepped up with tougher penalties and strong enforcement.
“Chris Minns’ inaction has left NSW exposed to more criminals, more violence and more illicit tobacco,” Mr Singh said.
Shadow Attorney General Alister Henskens described illegal tobacco stores as “fronts for crime gangs”.
“Our laws will disrupt their business model by shutting the doors, tearing up the leases, and putting the crooks behind bars,” he said.
“If you’re breaking the law, under the Coalition, there will be nowhere to hide.”
In an attempt to stem the tide of illegal cigarettes, the NSW Government’s new tobacco licensing scheme came into force on 1 July, meaning retailers and wholesalers who wish to sell tobacco, or non-tobacco smoking products, now must apply for a licence to do so.
“The NSW Government’s tobacco licensing scheme will help clean out bad actors in NSW’s tobacco market and level the playing field for small businesses who do the right thing,” said Minister for Health Ryan Park.
“Labor is getting on with the job of delivering what the Liberals failed to do, and what
small businesses have long been calling for - a tobacco licensing scheme.
“Their failure to implement a tobacco licensing scheme ushered in a tsunami of bad actors into the tobacco market.”
Applicants will be required to complete an online application, provide a recent criminal records check and pay a yearly licence fee.
New penalties have also been introduced for anyone caught selling illegal tobacco or vaping products without a valid licence.
The maximum penalties for individuals is $11,000 for a first offence, and $44,000 for a second or subsequent offence.
The maximum fine for a corporation is $220,000.
NSW Health is doubling its number of authorised inspectors from 14 to 28 to strengthen compliance efforts across the state.
From 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2025, NSW Health inspectors conducted about 400 retailer inspections and seized more than 3.2 million cigarettes, 700 kg of other illicit tobacco products and over 55,000 illegal vaping goods with an estimated combined street value of around $5.5 million.
The stories behind the stories
By Carrolline RHODES
RACHEL Burns has been fascinated by the past for most of her life.
She has been a volunteer at Nambucca’s Headland Museum for many years and in December 2023 was the driving force behind the centenary celebrations for the Nambucca Heads railway station.
Her involvement included writing a commemorative history of the railway, the people who serviced it, and the benefits it brought to the town and region.
Rachel is currently eagerly awaiting the proof copy of her new work, ‘Nambucca Stories’, with a book launch to be announced in coming weeks.
Motorcyclist dies after Valla crash
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a twovehicle crash last month at the infamous intersection of Giinagay Way and Valla Beach Road, Valla Beach.
About 2:15pm on Tuesday 17 June 2025, emergency services were called to Giinagay Way, following reports a car and motorcycle had collided.
“The rider - a 71-year-old man - was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and airlifted to Royal Brisbane Hospital in a critical condition,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“The driver - an 81-year-old womanwas not injured, and was taken to Macksville Hospital for mandatory testing.”
Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol, with assistance from Mid North Coast Police District, established a crime scene which was examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
On Thursday 3 July the motorbike rider died from his injuries.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.
The intersection has been at the centre of significant local debate in recent months, due to a series of crashes and near misses, with politicians and motorists calling for safety measures to be urgently implemented.
Days before the crash, a 60 km/h speed limit was put in place from 500 metres north of Valla Beach Road to the existing 100km/h change point south of Valla Beach Road.
Last week a Road Safety Incident Investigation Camera was installed, which uses artificial intelligence to automatically detect near-misses and crashes, capturing short video footage of each incident.
It also collects data on vehicle speeds, traffic volumes, and types of vehicles.
Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison has directed the Centre for Road Safety to identify permanent safety solutions for the site.
Assisted by a cultural grant through the Royal Australian Historical Society and painstakingly researched, this soon-to-be-published collection of 68 stories illustrates the arrival of a range of European settlers and the resilience that ensured their survival.
The collection covers everything from seafaring tales, to the timber industry and dairying, and from the Battle of Waterloo and the Eureka Stockade to the ANZACs and the beginnings of coastal tourism.
“I was always going to volunteer at the museum when I retired but walking my dog around Nambucca Cemetery every day really made me curious about the ‘stories behind the stones’,” Rachel told NOTA.
“Cedar cutter Charles Vaughan, and early settlers Marmaduke England and Robert Gordon are there (in the cemetery), to name just a few.
“Luckily the Headland Museum has a filing cabinet of their histories to delve into.
“The stories became radio pieces, then newspaper articles and now I have hopefully preserved them by putting all 68 of them into a book.”
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No ‘hard and fast date’ for new trains
By John WATTS
THE wait for XPT replacement trains looks set to continue for the foreseeable future, with Transport for NSW Deputy Secretary Camilla Drover unable to put a date on when the new trains would come into service.
“I’m not willing to commit to a hard and fast date,” she said at a recent Parliamentary budget estimates hearing.
According to the Transport for NSW website, “The NSW Government is replacing the ageing NSW regional rail fleet of XPT, XPLORER and Endeavour trains with 29 safe, comfortable and more accessible trains for customers travelling across NSW and between, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Brisbane.”
In February, Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison said in a statement, “The XPT fleet has reached an impressive 40plus years in service and work is underway to ensure the fleet continues to provide passengers with a safe and comfortable service
until the next generation Regional Rail Fleet is ready to be introduced into passenger service.
“The NSW Government has committed $40.3 million over five years for the XPT Life Extension Project.”
Since then, XPT services to the Mid North Coast have been reduced while the ageing XPTs are refurbished.
The new trains were originally planned to be running by January 2023, but so far few of the 29 trains ordered have arrived.
News Of The Area sought comment from Transport for NSW as to whether the fact the refurbishment will take five years, also means the new trains will not come into service for at least five years, and whether the region will continue to receive a limited service during that time.
“The XPT Life Extension Project is to ensure the current fleet continues to provide passengers with a reliable and comfortable service until the next generation Regional Rail Fleet is ready to be introduced into passenger service,”
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“A timeline for the new Regional Rail Fleet’s entry into service will be confirmed once the trains have progressed through
An artist’s impression of the XPT replacement trains. Photo: TfNSW.
testing, assurance and the relevant verifications on the NSW and Australian rail networks.
“There is a significant amount of work to be done before the new trains enter passenger service.
“For a 12-month period during the XPT Life Extension Project, premium coaches are replacing XPTs on the Grafton route.
“Trains are scheduled to resume on the Grafton service next year.”
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Category D support for farmers
ADDITIONAL support has been announced for primary producers in New South Wales affected by the extreme flooding event from 18 May 2025.
This funding is provided under Category D of the Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) and is jointly funded by the Australian and NSW Governments.
The package will be available through grants administered by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority that enable eligible primary producers to access up to $75,000 in assistance.
Eligible primary producers can apply for grants to assist with:
• Clean-up and debris removal
• Repairing damaged infrastructure and equipment
• Restocking and replanting
• Replacing lost or damaged assets
• Restoring operations to predisaster levels
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said,
“This additional funding means farmers can focus on rebuilding and getting back to work without the weight of financial uncertainty holding them back.
“Recovery is never one size fits all, and this support will give farmers the flexibility to address the unique challenges they’re facing on the ground.”
NSW Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin told NOTA, “I’ve seen how hard the floods have been on our farmers on the Mid North Coast and in the Hunter.
“I know that the wait while we put our application (for category D funding) together has been a tough one, but we have been successful.
“This means local producers who’ve lost feed livestock and vital infrastructure continue to get the help they need to recover and rebuild.”
The announcement follows weeks of advocacy from floodaffected residents, Councils, politicians, local leaders, and
community groups.
Mr Kemp said while the news will bring relief for some, he has also been calling for $50,000 Category D funding to be made available for businesses.
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“In contrast, the Queensland LNP Government has today announced an additional support package for those affected by the recent Western Queensland floods that includes Community Health and Wellbeing
Grants available for seniors’ events
APPLICATIONS are now open for the $200,000 NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2026, with funding of up to $5,000 and $10,000 available for events taking place during next year’s festival taking place from 2-15 March.
The festival theme for 2026 is ‘Live life in colour’, to encourage seniors to celebrate new adventures and embrace creativity, new connections and an active lifestyle.
This year, 35 organisations hosted events across the state that were attended by about 17,000 older people, including bush dances, art retreats, fitness classes and high teas.
The grant program offers funding of $1,500 to $5,000 for community programs and activities, and up to $10,000 for local government hosted large-scale activities. Member for Oxley Michael
Kemp, is encouraging local notfor-profit community groups and councils across the Nambucca Valley to apply.
“Our seniors have helped build the communities we know and love today, whether through decades of work, volunteering, or simply sharing their stories and experiences with the younger
generations," Mr Kemp said.
"These grants make it easier for community organisations and councils to run events that are inclusive, social and meaningful.
“Whether it’s a morning tea, a fitness class, a community concert, or an information session, this funding supports events that bring people together and celebrate older
grants, Tourism Industry grants and funding for small businesses to get back on their feet,” Mr Kemp said.
“None of this has been made available to our communities.”
residents.
“Staying active, connected and engaged is critical to our wellbeing as we age, these grants will help in reducing isolation and promoting mental and physical health.”
Applications close on Tuesday 12 August 2025. Visit www.nsw.gov.au/grantsand-funding/seniors-festivalgrants-program/nsw-seniorsfestival-grant-program-2026 to apply.
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Bridge restorers visit North Coast forests
HERITAGE timber bridge restoration experts from Placemaking NSW, Transport for NSW and Broockmann Water Advisory have visited the North Coast for a guided tour of native hardwood production forests.
The tour, facilitated by the Forestry Corporation of NSW’s (FCNSW) Sales and Planning teams, offered an opportunity for the NSW Government’s bridge team to see first-hand where the timbers used for their restoration work are sourced.
“This was a fantastic opportunity to connect the dots between sustainable forest management and heritage timber bridge preservation,” said Carl Broockmann, Managing Director at Broockmann Water Advisory.
the Sydney CBD.
“High quality and durable timbers of large diameter with specific strength and durability requirements are needed for the Pyrmont Bridge restoration that are only available in NSW native forests,” said David Glassod, a bridge maintenance supervisor at Placemaking NSW.
Transport for NSW is also responsible for maintaining 27 timber truss road bridges of historical and engineering
Some include, supermarkets, newsagents, convenience stores, shopping centres, chemists, service stations, real estate agents, many general businesses throughout the area.
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“It’s great to see how our work in the forest directly supports the longevity of some of the state’s most treasured landmarks and most important public infrastructure,” he said.
Placemaking NSW manages the Pyrmont Bridge, the oldest continuously operated electric swing span bridge in the world.
The bridge, constructed in 1903, has two steel spans and 12 timber spans built with over 900 tons of hardwood timber sourced from the North Coast of NSW.
The NSW Government has announced a contribution of $59.6million to the restoration of Pyrmont Bridge timber trusses over the coming 10 years, in order to keep the pedestrian and cycleway route open between Pyrmont and
significance across NSW.
“Many of these bridges will require restoration over the coming 10 years and will require a steady supply of hardwood timber sourced from the North Coast region,”
Alan Pottie of Transport for NSW said.
“These structures require premium-grade timbers such as ironbark, tallowwood, and blackbutt — species native to NSW and not available anywhere else in the world.”
q The Pyrmont Bridge, constructed in 1903, has two steel spans and 12 timber spans built with over 900 tons of hardwood timber.
Wyz Wimmin take show to the New England
ARMIDALE’S Playhouse Theatre partnered with the Nambucca Valley’s Wyz Wimmin and Friends Theatre Company to bring their performance of ‘This is Me’ to the stage on Saturday 21 June.
This is Me, a collection of unique and powerful monologues, has been touring the Mid North Coast region in recent months, culminating in a well-received closing night in Armidale.
A spokesperson for Wyz Wimmin said the group’s members “feel like rock stars” after their tour of shows.
“When we began nine years ago we would never have dreamed of going on tour and now we have,” she said.
“‘We hope the Nambucca Valley is proud of us and we thank the many people who have supported our Theatre Company by being
in our audiences from the very beginning.”
In the audience in Armidale was Sue Smoothy, who performed in the very first Wyz Wimmin production.
“Sue lives in the New England area now and had travelled for two hours to be at the Playhouse,” the group spokesperson said.
“It was just lovely to see her smiling face as she came into the theatre.”
Ag team shines across regional shows
THE Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team competed in a series of regional shows throughout the term, earning recognition in both livestock and poultry events.
The season kicked off at the Wauchope Show, where the school’s stud cattle dominated the ring.
Success included multiple Champion and Reserve Champion ribbons across the Droughtmaster, Braford, and Brangus breeds.
The team also earned Best Presented Animal by a School Student and secured Best Presented School Overall.
At the Kempsey Show, Bowraville Central continued its winning streak, achieving top
placings in poultry, junior judging, and parading.
Students earned high rankings in Beef Junior Judging and Parading, Dairy Junior Parading, and a range of novelty competitions.
The season wrapped up at the Macksville Show with strong results in dairy and beef events.
Students impressed in the Dairy Parading competitions, securing multiple first-place awards in both the Under 13 and 13-15 Years categories.
The school’s Stud Jersey cattle also excelled in breed classes, claiming both Champion and Reserve Champion Heifer titles.
Droughtmaster Stud Cattle went on to win their breed classes and
were awarded Champion ribbons across the board - an outstanding finish to the term’s competitions.
The school’s Bantam Australorps were exhibited at both the Kempsey and Macksville Shows, earning a Reserve Champion and a Champion title respectively - an accomplishment that reflects the quality of the breeding program and the students’ commitment to caring for their birds.
This year, Bowraville Central has also established its own registered Droughtmaster stud - Bawrrung Droughtmasters.
“The vision for this initiative is to provide students with hands-on experience across the full spectrum of stud cattle production,” said BCS agriculture teacher Lori Wilson.
“Through the program, they will have opportunities to learn about artificial insemination,
embryo transfer, bull selection, herd management, and animal health, equipping them with valuable skills and knowledge for future careers in agriculture.
“These successes reflect the high standards of the Bowraville Central Agriculture Show Team and the strength of the school’s agricultural program.”
The consistent results at regional shows showcase not only the students’ hard work and commitment but also the vital support and expertise provided by dedicated staff.
Recently, agriculture teacher Lori Wilson was featured in Sydney
Weekender as one of Australia’s best teachers.
The recognition came after Executive Principal David Taylor nominated her for her passion and drive in agriculture education.
Under her leadership, the school has seen a surge in enrolments, with many families drawn to the outstanding opportunities offered at Bowraville Central.
With a thriving show team, an innovative breeding program, and inspiring leadership, the school community looks forward to seeing what the future holds for these emerging industry leaders.
q Sue Smoothy at the Playhouse.
q The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team.
q The Bowraville Central School Agriculture Show Team has shone at recent country shows.
Violin virtuoso in concert at Bello
By Andrea FERRARI
THE Coffs Harbour City Orchestra’s upcoming concert featuring violin virtuoso Nicholas Fairbanks is a homecoming for the accomplished musician who grew up in Bellingen Shire.
An evening performance on Saturday 19 July and a matinee on Sunday 20 July at Bellingen Memorial Hall, will feature Mr Fairbanks performing the Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No 5 Opus 37 with the orchestra.
“The music is dynamic and very engaging,” Coffs Harbour City Orchestra spokesperson Cathie McIntyre said.
“Nick asked our orchestra’s Artistic Director Tim Egan if some of his friends could join the orchestra for these concerts; obviously Tim said “by all means”.
“Adding string players with a high standard of ability to an amateur orchestra is always a game changer, you can never have too many string players, they’re the
main elements of a symphony orchestra.”
Nicholas Fairbanks’ passion for the violin ignited at the age of six. His journey in the world of music has been nothing short of remarkable, marked by dedicated tutelage and outstanding achievements.
Under the mentorship of Amber Davis from The Sydney Symphony Orchestra during his formative years, Mr Fairbanks honed his skills and developed a deep
appreciation for classical music.
By the age of 14, he had ascended to the prestigious role of Concert Master for the Bellingen Youth Orchestra, a position he held with distinction from 2019 to 2021.
Additionally, he served as the Concert Master and soloist for the Bellingen String Sinfonia, and also as a soloist with The Australian Hayden String Ensemble.
His commitment to
excellence led him to the Australian Chamber Orchestra Academy in both 2021 and 2022, where he continued to refine his craft.
Seeking further musical enlightenment, he relocated to Sydney, where he is presently engaged in advanced studies with Dr Evgeny Sorkin at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Open Academy.
His dedication is exemplified by his role as the NSW Arts Unit Orchestra
Urunga VIEW hosts Salvos
By Andrea FERRARI
URUNGA VIEW Club’s June meeting hosted guest speaker Major Cathy Rogerson from the Salvation Army.
While the focus of VIEW (Voice, Interests and Education for Women) is monthly fundraising for the Smith Family, the group chooses to donate goods to the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal each June.
Major Rogerson spoke about the many services the Salvation Army provides.
“This year, they have been extremely busy with the floods in May,” spokesperson Sharon Grainger said.
“As you can imagine, this was a difficult time for everyone and more so for the
homeless in Coffs Harbour.
“Warm and dry clothing, hot food, and other assistance was required.
“Our clever and creative VIEW members sewed, knitted and collected a range of items to donate to the Salvation Army to support their good work.”
Items included hot water bottles, cosy warm blankets, jumpers, beanies, socks, scarves, doona covers and sleeping bags.
The Red Shield Appeal has been a cornerstone of The Salvation Army's outreach, which has evolved to meet the changing needs of the community.
Year after year, Coffs Harbour has seen an increasing number of
Committed to sharing his profound love for music and
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virtuoso Nicholas Fairbanks performs Vieuxtemps Violin Concerto No 5 Opus 37 with the orchestra. The orchestra will also perform; Selections from Phantom of the Opera, Carnival of the Animals, Carmen and more.
all bolstering the appeal.
The donations of goods and funds have directly contributed to the growth of essential services in the area, from emergency relief and homelessness support to addiction recovery and youth programs.
Urunga VIEW Club welcomes all women to join its monthly meetings and luncheons.
“We hold our meetings at Club Urunga, the first Monday of each month, with delicious meals provided by the East Gardens restaurant.
“If you are interested, call Nena on 0438 523700”.
“Raising funds while enjoying ourselves is always fun as well as keeping us updated and educated on a wide range of topics by our guest speakers,” Ms Grainger said.
q Urunga VIEW Club president Merridy Anderson and Major Cathy Rogerson from the Salvation Army.
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Associate Concert Master and his involvement with the Rosemont Chamber Orchestra.
his expertise in playing the violin, Mr Fairbanks derives immense satisfaction from guiding his students toward the realisation of their musical aspirations.
q Coffs Harbour City Orchestra performing at Bellingen Memorial Hall.
q Violin virtuoso Nicholas Fairbanks.
q Handmade donations for the Salvation Army.
Seed’ grants for local projects
By Andrea FERRARI
THE SEEDS of Renewal program is now open for grant applications from community groups.
Over the past 23 years, the program has provided more than $6 million to support around 870 community groups to achieve their goals.
Administered independently by the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), the program offers grants of up to $15,000 for local projects that support environmental sustainability and making a real difference.
This could include
improving access to housing or financial wellbeing in regional communities of fewer than 15,000 people, improving digital access, supporting youth, protecting the environment, or building stronger, more connected communities.
Bellingen based OzGREEN, a past recipient, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023.
Run by Program Manager Kathleen Hannah and delivered at local events, OzGREEN's Rethink Waste program supports event managers to rethink their waste management plans and to educate patrons about
recycling, composting and items destined for landfill.
“Event holders face big challenges with waste,” Kathleen told News Of The Area.
“It can be expensive to process and difficult to sort, with all waste often sent to landfill at the end of an event.
“Surprised and delighted by the response from the community, the Rethink team has now had thousands of engaging conversations around waste.
“The majority of people coming to the bins appreciate the guidance we offer on where to put different items. Most people want to do the right thing, they are just not equipped with the right information.
"There is a lot of mixed messaging out there and it’s not uncommon for us to answer questions around other tricky items like bottle tops, small electronics and UHT containers”.
To volunteer with or book the Rethink Waste team, visit ozgreen.org/ rethinkwaste.
Now in its 23rd year, the Seeds of Renewal program is a long-standing partnership between ANZ and FRRR and is designed to ensure the ongoing prosperity of
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regional Australia through vibrant, sustainable rural communities.
FRRR Head of Partnerships Jillian Kirwan Lee said, “Not-for-profits and social enterprises are often the backbone of rural and regional Australia.
“They play a crucial role in addressing the environmental, financial, housing and economic challenges that local people face, and help their community to thrive.”
Since its inception in 2002, the program has provided more than $6 million in funding to more than 900 community-led
projects.
Last year, $250,000 in grants were awarded to 22 community groups, supporting initiatives ranging from establishing a safe, free laundry facility for people experiencing homelessness in Orange, to delivering digital literacy programs for women in the Kimberley region. Applications close at 5pm (AEST), 31 July 2025. For community groups interested in applying in 2025, a Grantseeker Webinar is scheduled for 8 July, 12:30pm – 1:30pm (AEST).
To register, visit FRRR’s website.
Inquiry into conservation hunting bill
AN Upper House inquiry has been established to examine the Game and Feral Animal Legislation Amendment (Conservation Hunting) Bill 2025, a private members’ bill introduced by Robert Borsak MLC of the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party.
The bill proposes a number of amendments to the Game and Feral Animal Control Act 2002, including to abolish the Game and Pest Management Advisory Board and replace it with the Conservation Hunting Authority.
The bill would also recognise and make provision for a right to hunt, and abolish restricted game hunting licences and replace those licences with conservation hunting licences.
The bill additionally seeks to amend laws to establish that Crown land is available for hunting.
Committee Chair Emily Suvaal MLC acknowledged the wide range of views on the bill.
"This inquiry will ensure
that stakeholder issues and concerns about the proposed legislation can be adequately considered and addressed by the House when debate resumes on the bill,” she said.
Stakeholders can make submissions until 4
Fire ants discovered in Tweed Heads
FARMERS are calling for a government crackdown to stamp out fire ants in NSW after the pests were discovered in Tweed Heads last week.
Fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) are prohibited under the NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 and high-risk materials are restricted from infested areas of south-east Queensland.
On Wednesday the NSW Government confirmed an immature Red Imported Fire Ant nest was detected on a property on NSW’s far north coast, where it was later destroyed by authorities.
“An investigation was immediately commenced following the report of suspected fire ants and the discovery of an immature nest led to its destruction,” Minister for Agriculture Tara Moriarty said.
A genetic analysis has commenced of the specimen fire ants to determine the likely source.
NSW Chief Invasive Species Officer Scott Charlton said, "Investigations and surveillance are underway following this detection; however, the fact that the nest was immature, or non-
productive, is reassuring.
“A vigilant pest control contractor at the site quickly identified suspected fire ants.”
NSW Farmers Biosecurity Committee Chair Tony Hegarty said the repeated detections of fire ants in NSW were a clear sign of a “colossal failure” of current biosecurity measures.
“The danger that Red Imported Fire Ants present to people, animals and the environment could not be more extreme," Mr Hegarty said.
“We’re rapidly losing
the battle from one pest to another here in NSW, and the way we’re going, fire ants could well be the next threat our government fails to control.”
Mr Hegarty called on the state government to ensure every resource was available to eradicate the ants as soon as possible.
“Current biosecurity measures clearly aren’t doing the job, and while we’ve got $100 million in new biosecurity funding, this one pest alone could cost us $60 billion over the next 30 years,” Mr Hegarty said.
August 2025 by lodging a submission via the committee's website.
The committee will then hold a hearing on a date to be determined. The committee is due to report by 10 October 2025.
“The NSW Government needs to get real on border biosecurity and properly vet high-risk materials coming
into our borders, or else these ants are only going to keep marching on in until it’s all too late.”
Bellingen based OzGREEN, developed Rethink Waste Coffs Harbour in 2023.
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Firewood collection authorisations required
FORESTRY Corporation
is reminding residents to purchase firewood authorisations before collecting wood from State forests.
Recent updates have been made to Forestry Corporation’s online firewood permit page.
The conditions for firewood collection have also been updated and should be understood prior to entering State forests.
The system now distinguishes some locations between pine and native hardwood forests, making firewood collection easier for
authorisation holders.
“State forests in NSW continue to offer the public an affordable way of collecting firewood, with authorisations ranging from $8 to $30 per tonne depending on location, with pensioner discounts also available," Forestry Corporation’s Governance Officer – Forests and Land, Melanie Klootwijk said.
"These prices have remained stable for many years, which is important for regional communities in cooler climates where firewood is essential for heating," she said.
Authorisations allow the
public to collect between one and three tonnes of firewood per visit, depending on the location.
Each selected forest collection area is clearly mapped when applying for an authorisation.
The areas available for firewood collection change each year and are generally areas where timber harvesting has taken place.
Firewood can only be collected from the ground - felling standing trees is strictly prohibited.
Authorisation holders must print maps of the collection areas and carry the
map when collecting firewood to avoid confusion and penalty notices up to $200 if found not to be adhering to the permit conditions
Forestry Corporation urges authorisation holders to practice safe chainsaw use and wear protective equipment.
Firewood collection is prohibited during Solid Fuel Fire bans - authorisations cannot be used when a ban is active, even if purchased beforehand.
For more information visit www.forestrycorporation. com.au.
Tax time scam alert
By Thomas O’KEEFE
THE clock is now ticking to get annual tax returns in before the 31 October deadline.
Sadly, this window provides a veritable hunting ground for scammers, prompting warnings from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), financial institutions, and the Australian
Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
The ATO has previously warned of “impersonation scams”, which are messages pretending to be from either myGov or the ATO that falsely claim a person’s taxable income has been recalculated and they are due to receive compensation.
To claim the amount, they are asked to reply to an email
q A recently received scam email.
or SMS, with identifying information such as payslips, their tax file number (TFN), driver's licence and Medicare details.
“If someone claiming to be from the ATO contacts you and advises that you have a debt or are owed a refund or asks for your myGov sign-in credentials, bank or personal details such as your TFN, it is likely they are a scammer,” the ATO warns.
As of last year, the ATO has removed all hyperlinks from its unsolicited messages.
“Don’t click on links, open attachments or download any files from suspicious emails or SMS; we will never send an unsolicited SMS that contains a hyperlink.
“Know your tax affairs – legitimate email communication from us can be located in ATO online services.
“You can check this by logging into your myGov account – you can also contact your tax agent or the ATO.”
While the ATO is on Facebook, Instagram, X and
q
LinkedIn, the organisation will never use these social media platforms to discuss personal information or documentation, or ask for payments.
Scammers are criminals who primarily prey upon the unsuspecting, the unobservant, and the vulnerable.
Their modus operandi
q A Commonwealth Bank infographic illustrates that Aussies are scam-aware, but a third of us still miss the clues. Image: CBA.
Annual farm census underway
NSW LANDHOLDERS are being asked to report their livestock numbers and land use information as part of Local Land Services’ annual farm census.
The Annual Land and Stock Return collects information that helps shape the delivery of animal health and biosecurity services and prepare for emergencies such as bushfires and biosecurity outbreaks.
Landholders must lodge their return by 31 August 2025 via the online portal or by completing the paper form received in the mail.
Local Land Services’ Executive Director Delivery, Rob Kelly, said the Annual Land and Stock Return helped paint a picture of agricultural land use and livestock across NSW at the time of the 30 June census date.
“An accurate snapshot helps the NSW Government respond quickly and accurately to emergencies such as bushfires and floods, monitor flock and herd health and carry out emergency animal disease surveillance,” Mr Kelly said.
“This helps protect NSW from the threat of pests, diseases and emergencies while supporting primary producers and keeping supply chains strong.
“We recognise many farmers have faced significant challenges recently that have impacted their stock levels, including floods in the Hunter and North Coast regions and drought conditions in southern parts of the state.
“Despite these challenges, it is still important for
everyone to lodge their Annual Land and Stock Return as this information allows us to better respond in emergency situations and deliver timely animal health and biosecurity advice.
“If you need advice or support, please reach out to Local Land Services on 1300 795 299 or visit your nearest office.”
There are more than 170,000 landholders across NSW.
Those without stock still need to complete their returns to avoid unnecessary fees.
The Animal Health and Meat Industry Levy is automatically applied to a landholder’s next Local Land Services rates notice if they fail to complete their return.
Landholders can visit
nsw.gov.au/alsr or scan the QR code on their Annual Land and Stock Return notice to submit their return online.
never change and include:
1. Creating a sense of urgency about a vague yet serious problem that needs attention, as soon as possible (ASAP)
2. Providing a convenient, quick and easy solution in the form of a “just click here” button or hyperlink
3. Going to great lengths to look bona-fide, even copying the logos, layout and colour schemes of real messages.
The major banks and the ATO have made information and advice readily available, so customers and taxpayers can go straight to the source. At the end of the day, it is up to the individual to make the right call, with the simplest solution being “if in doubt, don’t do it.”
For examples and more information about identifying and reporting scams, go to ato.gov.au/online-services/ scams-cyber-safety-andidentity-protection/scamalerts.
q The Annual Land and Stock Return helps paint a picture of agricultural land use and livestock
Authorisations allow the public to collect between one and three tonnes of firewood per visit, depending on the location.
across NSW. Photo: Leanda Connor.
Results of Swimming North Coast AGM
By Aiden BURGESS
SWIMMING North Coast has held its annual general meeting (AGM) in Grafton and online.
It was attended by delegates from 14 of the area’s clubs in addition to life members and NSW Swimming representative, Matt Levy.
The AGM was opened by President Ann Pilkie of Laurieton.
All office-holders were elected unopposed.
They are President, Ann Pilkie; Vice President North, Faye Rowles of Twin Towns Swim Team; Vice President South, John Miall
of Kempsey; Secretary, Joanne Hodgson of Bellingen; Treasurer, Helen Green of Twin Towns; Registrar, Graham Canning of Lismore Workers and Area Technical Swimming Coordinator, Jennie Riley of Woodenbong.
The competition committee comprises Samantha Bergen of Coffs Harbour, Raymond Clark of Macksville, Kathryn Robinson of Grafton, Ian Smith of Taree, Tania Jean of Wauchope, and Kristy Magann of Lismore Workers.
The Development Committee is Luke Anderson of Woolgoolga and Helen Phipps of Coffs Harbour.
The Technical Swimming Committee is Janelle Barnett of Kempsey, Helen Green of Twin Towns, Josanne Hodgson of
Bellingen, Donald Law of Lismore Workers, Ann Pilkie of Laurieton and Faye Rowles of Twin Towns.
The organisation still needs a Competition and Development Coordinator and four more members of the Development Committee.
Trophies were presented to the winning clubs of various Swimming North Coast Championships.
• Division 1 Championships: 1st Coffs Harbour, 2nd Alstonville and 3rd Port Macquarie.
• Division 2 Championships: 1st Port Macquarie, 2nd Kingscliff and 3rd Taree.
• Short Course Championships: 1st Alstonville, 2nd Coffs Harbour and 3rd Port Macquarie.
Seahorses remain perfect
By Aiden BURGESS
THE Woolgoolga Seahorses winning streak has continued with the undefeated ladder leaders having a 32-24 win against the Macksville Sea Eagles in Macksville, in Round 10 of the Group 2 Rugby League season.
The victory was their seventh in a row and sees them sit three points clear at the top of the ladder, with just four rounds to go until this season’s finals series.
The Nambucca Roosters maintained second spot on the ladder after having a 32-6 win against the Sawtell Panthers at Rex Hardaker Oval.
South Grafton Rebels moved into third spot on the ladder with a 3022 win against the Grafton Ghosts in their local derby.
Reserves
Macksville Sea Eagles moved into top spot with a 30-16 win in their top of the table clash against Woolgoolga Seahorses.
Sawtell Panthers had a 34-10 win at home against the Nambucca Roosters.
The Grafton Ghosts edged out the South Grafton Rebels 24-22 in their local derby.
Women’s
The Woolgoolga Seahorses maintained their undefeated record with an 18-6 win against the
Macksville Sea Eagles.
The second-placed Grafton Ghosts had a 22-10 win against the South Grafton Rebels.
Nambucca Roosters had a 40-0 win against the Sawtell Panthers at Rex Hardaker Oval.
Under 18s
The second-placed Grafton Ghosts had a 30-0 win at home against the South Grafton Rebels.
The Sawtell Panthers moved into the top four with a 22-18 win against the Nambucca Roosters.
Round 11
The Group 2 Rugby League season continues this weekend with Round 11 games.
The Coffs Harbour Comets play
Macksville Country Club Golf
By Max TURNER
SATURDAY’S Stroke event
sponsored by Kinnear and Cartwright Electrical saw Brad Fortescue with a gross 75 and net 72 win both the Spoon and Medal plus the Division 1 Saturday competition.
Quinn Cooper, one stroke
behind, was the Division 2 winner.
Dwayne Laverty collected the Div1 nearest the pin with no Div 2 player hitting the green. The cold ,wet and windy weather kept the ladies at home earlier in the week.
Bowra Golf Results
BOWRA Golf Awards 5-7-25
On Saturday the “Sports Hub” had its inaugural Sports Presentation Night for Cricket, Golf and Bowls. Awards for Golf were given to: Yearly Monthly Medal 2024Bruce Wilson Player of the Year 2024Talia Donovan
Member’s Course Record 2025Glenn Gillon Outstanding Golf Round 2025 -
Daniel Wren. Congratulations to you all. Bowra Golf would be nowhere without a band of dedicated volunteers.
Appreciation awards were given for being an Outstanding Volunteer for 2025 to John Cowie, Trevor Ryan and Leanne Porter.
q Paul Le Cerf, Glenn Gillon, Talia Donovan, Daniel Wren and Trevor Ryan.
host to the Grafton Ghosts on Sunday afternoon at Geoff King Motors Oval.
The Comets had a 28-18 win when they last met in a catch-up game on the June long weekend.
The Sawtell Panthers travel to take on the South Grafton Rebels on Saturday afternoon.
The Panthers had a 30-16 win when they last played in Round 4.
The Nambucca Roosters host the Macksville Sea Eagles on Saturday afternoon.
The Sea Eagles had a 26-18 win when they last met in a catch-up game on the June long weekend. Ladder leaders the Woolgoolga
Seahorses have the bye. First grade ladder. 1.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 17 points. 7 wins. 0 losses. 1 bye. 94 (points differential).
Tony Adams was successful in Chook run with Peter O'Neill, back from the snow country, runner up.
Darren Pike and Big Bob Lindsay were the straight shooters scoring nearest the pins.
A guest from Frederickton won the Mid Week Competition by 4 shots with Ross Donnelly runner up on a countback.
q Ian Walton and Roy Runner watching Brian King finishing off on the 2nd hole.
Nambucca Valley Bridge Club News
By Barbara MARANIK
By Charlie POTTER
WEDNESDAY July 2. Only 18 starters and Deb Mann, Aaron Cedelland and Glenn Brady won the day with Ron Hill, Lyn Barry and Stu Hughes the Lucky Losers. Jye McAuliffe had a crack at the Jackpot and missed out.
Fri July 4. An excellent field of 72, our biggest for some time, and the winners were B Stevens, Glenn Brady and Stu Hughes. Second place to Ken Summerville, Wayne Bolton and Tony Urquhart and third to Steve Carr, Lee and Graham Horne. The Lucky Losers were Tony Stokes, Terry Snowden and Fred Pope. Adam Laird was the Lucky Bowler but missed both his attempts to win the maximum $600 Jackpot which meant a compulsory $300 had to go off. Unfortunately, nobody bothered to record the winners in the diary!
Sat July 5. Minor Singles Rnd 1. Ben Ford 25 d Aaron Cedelland 9. Dallas Nancarrow 25 d Drew Stephens 6. Terry Harvey 25 d Jye McAuliffe 12. Neil Duffus 25 d Terry Steele 11. Bertie Ruane 25 d Gary Tierney 8. Sun Jul 6. Minor Singles Qtr. Finals. Dallas Nancarrow 25 d Ben Ford 8. Neil Duffus 25 d Terry Harvey 24. Bertie Ruane 25 d Ron Hill 3. Mitch McGill 25 d Adam Rostron 10. The Semi Finals are played this Saturday 1pm and the Final Sunday morning 10am. Social Sunday Bowls. 15 bowlers with Winners Fletch, Chris and Deb and Lucky Losers Wayne, M Gill and Matt Moss. Sunday Week is our Footy Bowls Charity Day. Wear your club's jersey or next best thing - colours. Turn up at 8am... Cost $40 includes breakfast, bowls, lunch and guest speaker(s). Entries are still open... sheet on the notice board.
SUDOKU
By Manny WOOD
No bars on estate claim
MARVIN had been estranged from his family for several years and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence for a serious criminal offence.
As a former legal officer in a national security agency, he was charged with leaking classified information.
Following the death of his mother, Hilary, in 2023, her Will appointed her daughter, Emily, as executor and left the entirety of her estate including the family home, savings, and personal belongings to Emily.
Marvin was not mentioned in the Will.
Several months after probate was granted, Emily received correspondence from Marvin’s solicitor.
Marvin was making a family provision claim in his late mother’s estate.
In support of his claim, Marvin stated that he had shared a close relationship with his mother for most of his life.
He said that she had supported him both emotionally and financially during periods of hardship, and being excluded from the Will did not reflect her true intentions.
Emily disputed the claim.
She argued that Marvin’s conviction and incarceration disqualified him from making a claim.
She also raised the issue that Marvin, as a serving prisoner, did not have the legal right to commence civil proceedings at all.
The matter came before the Supreme Court of New South Wales to determine whether Marvin, despite his incarceration, was legally entitled to bring a family provision claim.
While acknowledging the gravity of Marvin’s offence and the distress it caused on the family, the Court confirmed that incarceration alone does not remove a person’s civil rights.
The Court held that the relevant legislation did not prevent Marvin from making a claim, provided that proper procedures were followed.
As Marvin had filed his application within 12 months of Hilary’s death, the Court allowed the matter to proceed.
The decision clarified that despite his conviction and imprisonment, Marvin was still entitled to commence proceedings, which led to the parties ultimately reaching an out-of-Court settlement for a substantial sum.
Thank you to lawyer Ellysha Laklem, for her assistance with this column.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Does the Treasurer own a calculator?
DEAR News Of The Area,
LABOR’S proposal to introduce an unrealized capital gains tax on superannuation funds has created quite a bit of attention since Chalmer’s Federal Budget back on 25 March.
I don’t believe Jim Chalmers owns a financial calculator or has thought through the effect of his tax.
Recently the Government estimated that a young person entering the work force will accumulate a superannuation balance of $3,000,000 over their working life.
That estimate is seriously at risk if the tax on unrealised capital gains successfully passes through both houses of parliament.
Last week I presented my tax cost calculations to a small group of accountants.
I workshopped a few scenarios, all of which concluded that a tax on unrealised capital gains
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
Treasurer’s reform agenda
DEAR News Of The Area,
IN NOTA on 27 June 2025 our local federal Member Mr Pat Conaghan wrote a very critical condemnation of the Treasurer’s proposed summit meeting with employers, unions, government policy authorities and representatives from the broader Australian public.
The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers’, agenda for this summit is for “modernising our economy and maximizing our advantages”.
He is convening a relatively small reform round table as an advisory group, with a particular focus on budget sustainability and productivity.
This is an initiative that I thought would be lauded by most Australians, as there has been a lack of policy activity on issues of tax reform and deregulation for many years.
However, in what we have come to expect from the LNP we received a very derisive retort from our federal member to this reform initiative and for the Treasurer’s performance in general.
Even though John Hewson, exleader of the Liberal Party, proclaimed that the reform agenda “may well be the envy of the Coalition. He has filled the vacuum that their policy inactivity has left”.
Ken Henry, who is known as the guru of tax reform, commented “its visionary, its ambitious and its overdue”.
We did not receive a tax policy from the Coalition at the last election and we are still waiting.
In the decade between the global financial crisis and the pandemic, labour productivity growth steadily declined from just four percent to almost zero.
However, all we ever heard during Labor’s last term in office was negativity and obstructionism and apparently things have not changed in this new term.
We are confronted with greater demands on our budget for increased defence spending, better medical services (some politicians are seeking dental services to be included in
would have a significant negative effect on member balances.
Superannuation funds already pay a considerable amount of tax in the way of contribution tax at a rate of 15 percent and a tax on realised gains during the year.
Assuming that a person entering the work force now works for 45 years, my conservative calculations reveal that the government’s estimated member balance of $3,000,000 at retirement would drop to $2,523,050.
The unrealised capital gains tax would cost the member $476,950.
Over the same period, contribution tax paid at the current rate of 15 percent is estimated to be around
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
Since the recent heavy rain events, we now have a flock of bin chickens in our yard.
They are not a very attractive bird, but I can't seem to shoo them away.
How do I get rid of them?
Jonathan R.
Ah, Jonathon
Medicare), higher costs for NDIS and Aged Care, the need for more housing, the containment of climate change, etc. The money has to come from somewhere, but no-one wants to suffer, no-one wants to pay.
The Treasurer’s proposed initiative to increase the tax on super funds over $3m (tax increases from 15 percent to 30 percent) is attacked by Mr Conaghan as the Treasurer’s “raid on Self Managed Super Funds of producers and small businesses”.
What Mr Conaghan fails to accept is that the superannuation scheme was established to fund our retirement, so that we do not need to rely on the age pension.
It was not established so that we can fund the inheritance of our children, or for our wealth creation, or as a tax shelter.
The Superannuation Fund of Australia maintains that a single person with $595,000 super or a couple with $690,000 can generate a comfortable lifestyle in retirement.
This is well less than the $3m which is affected by the proposed changes.
The revenue which is expected to be raised by this tax is $2.3b per year.
The number of Australians most likely affected by this policy is 80,000, just 0.5 percent of the population.
I have two daughters (“inner city dwellers”) who are struggling to pay their mortgages; one is paying 37 percent tax on her income, while the other is paying 45 percent.
They have a minuscule proportion of super, compared to those with super over $3m, who are projected to receive a tax increase to 30 percent.
Is Mr Conaghan really serious about his criticism of the tax super change?
Who does Mr Conaghan believe should help in meeting our budget burden?
I suggest we start with the large polluters.
The Nationals do not accept global warming and reject zero percent emissions by 2050.
They maintain that to achieve
$112,005.
Members have been paying contribution tax for years now.
However, the total of both taxes would be approximately $588,955.
Many small business owners have had their self-managed superannuation fund purchase a business premises for them to operate from.
A significant proportion of these SMSF have no other assets other than a cash account which is used to collect rent and pay property expenses and operating costs.
A tax on the unrealised capital gains could lead to the fund not having sufficient cash reserves to
are taking them away from aerating your soil, feasting on insects, and adapting to new environments (such as your drenched yard that currently looks more like a Tough Mudder racetrack from all the vehicle traffic).
Instead of your 'Go Back to Where You Came From' attitude (misguided, since they traditionally inhabit wetlands, which your yard seems to have evolved into), perhaps you should embrace them as a significant part of Australia's cultural heritage.
Using the term bin chicken tells me everything I need to know about your position on the Australian White Ibis, despite it being an intelligent and resourceful bird, as well as a native species.
Your Flock of Ibis (not to be confused with A Flock of Seagulls, which would be an entirely different dilemma) is ('is' not 'are' as flock is a collective noun, before you correct me in an online community group) doing an important job in your yard.
Your attempts to shoo them (perhaps you'd prefer them to be rummaging around in a local skip bin)
this target is too costly.
I suggest that it is too costly if we don’t achieve this target.
Look at our record this year.
We spent over $1b to recover from cyclone Alfred, then over $2b from the later floods, no doubt similar costs from the storm “bomb” this week and the year is only half over.
We just need to look at the current heat wave in the UK and Europe and the resultant lives that have been lost from the resultant high temperatures.
Future costs would include the significant medical and hospital costs of heat affected citizens, food shortages and further natural disasters.
We have to accept that we need to be taxed more and we need to target those that can most afford it. It is not a matter of how much, but how we spend it and this is where we hold our
pay the additional tax.
The members would be faced with only two scenarios; make nonconcessional contributions to the fund (possibly an unaffordable option), or sell the property. There would be thousands of SMSFs that would be affected by this incredibly ill-contrived tax.
Superannuation has become less and less concessional over the years and becoming a less attractive means of savings.
The loss of tax benefits
It is actually our fault that the birds have relocated from their usual habitats and moved to far less suitable urban locations.
I hope this has shed some more light on the matter, and instead of calling them bin chickens (or trash vultures or flying rats or dumpster divers), you will instead embrace their distinctive repetitive grunting sounds (much like a surly Australian teenager) and marvel at them perched in your eucalyptus trees (where they are roosting to escape predators like coastal retirees named Jonathon).
Carpe diem, Jasminda
politicians to account (no more sports rorts, or expensive railway car parks).
Mr Chalmers asked “everyone with any power or privileges to set aside their self interest so that we can achieve an effective outcome”.
I am assuming that he was referring to Opposition politicians, as well, in this statement.
But based on previous performance (rejection of negative gearing, capital gains tax, franking credits on investments) I have little expectation anything will change.
We seem unable to implement any creative and radically constructive initiatives in our political system.
Any new, innovative idea is jumped on immediately.
on lifetime retirement savings means members and their employers will be under pressure to make further contributions to help offset rising tax costs.
In the future, the only real benefit superannuation offers will be that it is a compulsory saving program funded by employers as a part of a total wage package and enforced through legislation.
Regards, Rodney FOX, Public accountant.
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FRIDAY GARDENING AUSTRALIA
ABC TV, 7.30pm
The Gardening Australia team is focused on all things First Nations in this NAIDOC Week episode, with Indigenous plants front and centre.
Costa Georgiadis is cooking up a storm in Kakadu, resident bush
tucker expert Clarence Slocklee (above) – a Bundjalung man – shares his own gardening journey with us, and Josh Byrne gets a lesson in identifying the arguably more useful Noongar seasons (of which there are six).
Rounding things out, Jerry Coleby-Williams imparts his knowledge of the culturally significant bunya pine –another traditional source of nutrition – and the team pays a visit to a group using plants to ensure their Arrernte language is passed on to a new generation.
FRIDAY,
July 11
SUNDAY
THE CROW GIRL
SEVEN, 9.20pm
Based on the Scandinavian novel by Erik Axl Sund, this dark psychological thriller flips the usual Jane Doe script on its head and instead follows the efforts to catch a serial killer who’s brazenly leaving the bodies of young men in bags all over Bristol. DCI Jeanette Kilburn (Eve Myles, Broadchurch with Sophia Craven (Katherine Kelly, right), a psychotherapist whose speciality is counselling criminals, to solve the case. As they dig deeper – and grow closer – the unlikely duo begin to uncover a trail that leads to overlooked missing children’s cases tracing back decades. All the while, the body count is increasing and police corruption is rearing its ugly head, but the clues are adding up.
WEDNESDAY ELSBETH
TEN, 8.40pm
Her wardrobe is bursting with colourful confections, her trusty totes are packed with more goodies than Mary Poppins’ magic carpet bag and her brain is buzzing with more information than the standard PC –yep, Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) is every minimalist’s worst nightmare. Enter this week’s guest star, Mary-Louise Parker (above, Weeds, The West Wing), as decluttering guru Freya Frostad. Famous for her rule of “44” – the perfect number of possessions a person should own – Freya has seemingly also applied a less-is-more approach to her personal life, by offing her husband. As our charming crime solver tests Freya’s boundaries, more than a few surprising revelations are in store.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis gets a taste of Kakadu cooking.
8.30 Patience. (Ma) Patience is questioned by the police after coming under suspicion in the burning man investigation.
9.20 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson. 9.55 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) Presented by Guy Montgomery.
10.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
11.15 ABC Late News.
11.30 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)
12.35 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shetland: Scotland’s Wondrous Isles. Looks at The Swan
8.25 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7.
1.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)
2.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico. (PGa, R)
4.05 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
(31) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kangaroo Beach. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 MOVIE: Space Jam: A New Legacy. (2021, PG) 9.45 BTN Newsbreak. 9.50 Robot Wars. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.30 MOVIE: The Other Woman. (2014, Mals, R) After discovering her boyfriend is married, a woman tries to get her ruined life back on track. Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton. 10.50 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mlns, R) The couples receive another crate.
12.25 The Disappearance. (Ma, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Wildlife ER. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 19. Cronulla Sharks v Dolphins. From Sharks Stadium, Sydney.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Cronulla Sharks versus Dolphins match, with news and analysis. 10.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12. Semi-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12 Late. Semi-finals. 4.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard.
5.00 Fishing Australia. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 6.50 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 8.25 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 10.00 War Hunt. (1962, M) 11.35 The Legend Of Ben Hall. (2017, M) 2.10pm The Movie Show. 2.45 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 4.25 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 7.30 White Tiger. (2012, M, Russian) 9.30 The New Boy. (2023, M) 11.40 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Nanny. 9.00 Jeopardy! UK. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The Nanny: Oy To The World. 11.30 Golden Girls. Noon MOVIE: Superman Returns. (2006, PG) 3.00 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Man Of Steel. (2013, M) 10.20
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 House Hunters Australia. A couple are searching for their first home. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mdl, R) Celebrity guests include Paul Mescal. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
Div 4 pennants side make history for Nambucca Heads Island
FROM Page 20
In the big dance on the final day Lambie stomped his match 5 and 4 as did Mann, while Lee brought the honey home with a 3 and 2 lock. Jewels or boulders golfer Dennis Ashton (20 handicap) was on like Donkey Kong to post 42 points to win Div 2 of the Nambucca Liquor
medley stableford on Saturday, 5 July.
Ashton's round included an incredible eight pars and he needed every one to pip Trevor Hopkins (22) on a countback.
In Div 1, Scott Burley (16) had 37 points to also win on a countback from Daniel Wassens (12), who carded eight pars and 81
off the stick.
The day was remarkable in that many played off a daily handicap lower than their Golf Australia (GA) handicap, a reflection of the ease of the shortened course in the wake of the flood.
But matters are on the change, as the 4th and 9th holes have
returned to full length, and the resilient greens staff continue to work toward reopening the full 18hole layout on 27 July.
The holiday will also then be over for those who've enjoyed extended dips at the prize table as competition scores will be handicapped on a rated course.
Sorry, not sorry.
Chirpy Graham Weary (9 - can play) will find another gear after acing the tough 7th par three on Saturday and in doing so collects a trophy, De Bortoli wine and a box of balls.
Other nearest the pins were claimed by Geoff McCann on 5 ($65 Pro Pin) and Steve Doherty on 8. Hard-working Club Captain Ray
SATURDAY, July 12
6.25 Australian Story: The River Pt 2 – Franklin River Rescue. (R) The conclusion to the perilous 24-hour mission.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (Mav) A familiar face arrives at the vicarage.
8.20 Midsomer Murders. (Masv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate when a member of a village watch is murdered.
9.50 Bay Of Fires. (Madv, R) Stella is thrown into a tailspin.
6am Children’s Programs. 5pm Peppa Pig. 5.10 Octonauts And The Caves Of Sac Actun. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 Dance Life. 9.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.30 Dragon Ball Super. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet. (PG)
8.25 Emily: I Am Kam. (PG, R) Celebrates the legacy of artist Emily Kam Kngwarray.
9.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8. Saint-Méen-le-Grand to Laval. 171km flat stage. From France. 1.45 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mv, R)
2.35 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SUNDAY, July 13
6.30 Compass. (PGals)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PGs) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.00 Bay Of Fires. (Mlv) Mystery Bay’s brief flirtation with happiness ends.
8.55 Little Disasters. (Mal) Jess’ fate hangs in the balance.
9.45 MOVIE: Spear. (2015, Mal, R) A young Aboriginal learns what it means to be a man. Hunter Page-Lochard.
11.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Ml, R)
11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.55 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Walking With Dinosaurs. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Abbott Elementary. 10.15 Speechless. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.
Island Golf Club
Guiana scored the Ecomist voucher for the longest putt on the 1st. Club Champion Troy Herbert had just one handicap shot to play with but beavered well with three birdies, nine pars and a nightmare double on the short 9th for 74 gross and all for a ball in the rundown which went down to 31 points with Graham Watson (3) the last to
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (Return, PG) The team stays in Tasmania’s central highlands.
7.30 MOVIE: Titanic. (1997, Mansv, R) An upper-class woman falls for a penniless young man. Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet. 11.35 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mals, R)
12.55 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 1. Highlights.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Castle. (1997, Ml, R) Michael Caton.
9.20 MOVIE: Muriel’s Wedding. (1994, Mls, R) A woman leaves her small town to find romance. Toni Collette, Bill Hunter. 11.30 To Be Advised.
12.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show.
1.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 13 Late. Women’s final.
4.00 Find My Country House Australia. (PG, R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple must decide whether to leave or stay. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows NSW Ambulance on the longest night of the year, the end of daylight saving. 9.50 House Hunters Australia. (PGl, R) A couple look for a home near Lake Macquarie, NSW. 10.50 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) Elsbeth matches wits with a psychic. 11.50 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am
6am Lara.
Continued. (2019, PG, German) 6.35 The Movie Show. 7.05 Hamlet. (1948, PG) 10.00 The Movie Show. 10.30 Walkabout. (1971, M) 12.25pm The New Boy. (2023, M) 2.35 Bran Nue Dae. (2009, PG) 4.05 The Movie Show. 4.35 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 6.55 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 8.30 Harry Brown. (2009, MA15+) 10.30 La Maison. (2022, MA15+, German) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eiffel Tower: Building The Impossible. (PGan, R) Takes a look at the Eiffel Tower, a symbol of progress that has towered over Paris for over 130 years. 9.15 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9. Chinon to Chateauroux. 170km hilly stage. From France.
1.45 24 Hours In Emergency: You Are Not Alone. (Ma, R)
2.40 Blue Water Safari. (PGal, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 The Secret Genius Of Modern Life. 7.30 Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Cracking The Code. 10.30 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 12.20am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm Our Law. 1.45 Cook Up Bitesize. 1.55 SBS50. 2.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.25 PBS Washington Week. 4.50 Jeopardy! 5.15 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 5.40 Lost Gold Of The Aztecs. 6.35 Engineering Reborn. 7.30 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 10.10 Late Programs.
6am The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. Continued. (1943, PG) 6.45 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 9.05 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 10.40 White Tiger. (2012, M, Russian) 12.40pm To Leslie. (2022, M) 2.55 Hamlet. (1948, PG) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 J. Edgar. (2011, M) 11.05 Before, Now And Then. (2022, MA15+, Indonesian) 1.05am Harry Brown. (2009, MA15+) 3.05 Late Programs.
collect.
That man Dennis Ashton was again to the fore on Thursday, 3 July, winning the McGrath Real Estate medley stableford on 39 points.
That was just enough to head home Paul McElhinney (25) on 38 and Liam Sweeny (15) on 37.
Ashton snaked the putt from afar on one, while Sweeny was closest on 5 ($30 Pro Pin), Graham Watson on 7 and Trevor Hopkins
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6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 My Road To Adventure. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Top Fuel Championship. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 18. GWS Giants v Geelong. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Pawn Stars. 9.30 American Pickers.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG) 8.20 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.20 The Crow Girl. (Premiere, Malv) A detective teams up with a psychotherapist.
11.25 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mals, R) 12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 2. Highlights.
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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on 8. In the women's stableford on Wednesday, 2 July, the unstoppable Deidre Fletcher (12) saluted with 34 points ahead of fellow 12-marker and runner-up Denise Paluch on 32.
Catchya on The Island, where we're high, dry, and happily watching green shoots emerge on the 10th fairway which few of us ever hit.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PG)
8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.10 To Be Advised. 10.10 9News Late.
10.30 See No Evil: The Trophy Collector. (MA15+av)
11.30 The First 48: Tell No Tales/Unfair Fight. (Mav) 12.30 Wimbledon 2025 Pre-Show. 1.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 14 Late. Men’s final.
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Morning Programs. 9.55 Innovation Nation. 10.10 Rise Of The Superbombs. 11.55 Adelaide Motor Festival. 12.55pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of Mid-Ohio. H’lights. 2.00 Surfing Australia. 2.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Curse Of The Pink Panther. (1983, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle. (1998, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (2011, M) 10.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.50 Innovation Nation. 10.05 Harry And Meghan: Royal Rebels. 11.00 MOVIE: Harry And Meghan: A Royal Romance. (2018, PG) 1pm Celebrity Ghost Stories. 2.00 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 3.30 MOVIE: Benny & Joon. (1993, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: DC League Of Super-Pets. (2022, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016, M) 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham
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6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portillo’s Andalucia. (Final, R)
8.20 Sue Perkins: Lost In Thailand. (Final, PGa, R) Sue Perkins concludes her exploration of Thailand.
9.15 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10.
2.05 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
3.05 Incredible Homes. (PGn, R)
4.05 Growing A Greener World. (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. 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 Piripenguins. (Premiere) 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Junior Vets. 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.00 The Crystal Maze. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 10.50 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am 3 Days
In Quiberon. Continued. (2018, PG, French) 7.25 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 10.05 The Movie Show. 10.40 Boccaccio ’70. (1962, M, German) 2.25pm The Movie Show. 3.00 8 1/2. (1963, PG, Italian) 5.35
Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 7.30 The Great Spirit. (2019, M, Italian) 9.35 Wild Seas. (2022, MA15+, French) 11.20 Boiling Point. (2021, MA15+) 1.10am J. Edgar. (2011, M) 3.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGl, R) Hosted by Jim Jefferies. 8.30 9-1-1. (Mav) Following Maddie’s mysterious 911 call, Chimney returns home to find his daughter alone and Maddie nowhere to be found.
10.30 The Agenda Setters.
11.30 Police Custody USA: Meth Wars. (Madl, R)
12.30 Gone. (MA15+v, R)
2.30 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 Parental Guidance. (PGa)
9.00 100% Footy. (M) 10.00 Rise Of The Dolphins. (PGl) 11.30 9News Late. 12.00 Gypsy Rose: Life After Lockup. (Ma) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)
2.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.15 For Frogs’ Sake! (R) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 8.00 Junior Vets. 8.25 BTN Newsbreak.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGav)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R)
11.05 Anne Boleyn. (Masv, R)
2.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
3.00 Incredible Homes. (R)
3.55 Growing A Greener World. (PGa, R) 4.25
Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00
NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am 8 1/2. Continued. (1963, PG, Italian) 8.25 3 Days In Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 10.30 20th Century Women. (2016, M) 12.45pm Nostalgia. (2022, M, Italian) 2.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 5.35 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 7.30 American Pastoral. (2016, M) 9.30 Maria Into Life. (2022, M, French) 11.15 Mother Couch. (2023, M) 1am Wild Seas. (2022, MA15+, French) 2.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Irene returns with a heartbreaking secret.
8.30 Stranded On Honeymoon Island. (Mls) As one couple pull the flare and leave the experience for good, two couples ignite fire in another way, taking their relationship to the next level.
11.30 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics.
12.30 Fairly Legal. (Ma, R) Kate helps a friend with a prenup.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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WEDNESDAY, July 16
Stage 11.
1.45 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
2.45 Incredible Homes. (R)
3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Down Under Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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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. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 The Inbestigators. 8.00 Junior Vets. 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Abbott Elementary. 9.15 Horrible Histories. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 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
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Another Mother’s Son. Continued. (2017, PG) 6.40 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 8.35 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 10.10 The Great Spirit. (2019, M, Italian) 12.15pm American Pastoral. (2016, M) 2.15 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 4.10 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 6.20 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 9.30 Other People’s Children. (2022, M, French) 11.25 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, July 17
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Treasures With Bettany Hughes. (PGaw) 9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12.
2.15 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
2.25 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)
3.25 Incredible Homes. (R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) 10.00 Ashley Cain: Into The Danger Zone. (MA15+a) 11.20 Stags. (MA15+alv) 12.20 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Homicide. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Battle Of The River Plate. Continued. (1956, PG) 7.25 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 10.35 Maria Into Life. (2022, M, French) 12.20pm Mother Couch. (2023, M) 2.10 Widows’ Peak. (1994, PG) 4.00 The Band’s Visit. (2007, PG, Arabic) 5.40 The Legend Of Longwood. (2014, PG) 7.35 St. Vincent. (2014, M) 9.30 Winter Boy. (2022, MA15+, French) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Tane and Jo connect. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 19. Essendon v GWS Giants. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
Kick Ons.
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Evil By Design: End Game. (Malv, R)
Life. (Madv, R)
Harry’s Practice. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
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History Makers
By Chris KNIGHT
THE JIM Barrie Expressa well-travelled courtesy coach of the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club - may need a forensic clean after history was made at the Coffs Harbour course on Sunday. The mini bus must have been filled with aromas of sweating bullets and excitement on the way up the M1 for the Mid North Coast men's pennants grand final - and pungent with the whiff of refreshments and bodily secretions on the way back after Nambucca's Div 4 side defeated Frederickton 3 to 2. It marked the first men's pennants win for the club in more than five years, when Andy Mackinnon's unruly mob smashed the Div 3 title. Nambucca's successful Div 4 squad included Team Captain Dylan Mann, Stuart
Hughes, Kye Garzoli, Harrison Lee, Paul McElhinney, Ray Guiana, Dom Lambie and Jai Wassens.
q The Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club Div 4 team which won the Mid North Coast pennant competition (from left) Harrison Lee, Dom Lambie, Dylan Mann, Jai Wassens and Kye Garzoli.
