Port Macquarie News Of The Area 02 JANUARY 2026

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HERITAGE Christian School students built weekly connections with local seniors during the final school term of the year, through the Stronger Together intergenerational program.

The program brought young people and residents together across RSL LifeCare’s Le Hamel and Pozieres villages.

Eleven students stepped beyond the classroom to meet with residents each week.

They shared conversations and activities designed to strengthen community ties.

The program received support from Healthy North Coast and was facilitated by InterGen Connect.

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THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has called on the Premier to “take decisive action” and uphold the NSW

Government’s pre-election commitment to support the timber industry while developing the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).

In September, the NSW Government announced the proposed boundaries of the GKNP, extending from Kempsey to Grafton, along

with a moratorium on timber harvesting within it.

The move has impacted timber mills throughout the Mid North Coast and beyond,

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Chamber calls for ‘decisive action’ on timber industry

with significant job losses expected at the Pentarch Forestry mill at Herons Creek.

In a statement to media, the local Chamber of

Commerce said it has been contacted by concerned members and businesses

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Staff praised as MNC hospitals deliver strong results PUBLIC hospitals across the Mid North Coast are providing highquality care despite high demand in emergency departments, according to the latest Bureau of Health Information statistics.

The quarterly report is based on the period between July - September 2025.

Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) Chief Executive Jill Wong praised staff for their commitment and dedication, despite the challenging winter quarter.

“These reports are so valuable, showing where we are performing well as a local health district, and where we can improve.”

During the quarter, there were 37,764 attendances to emergency departments (EDs) across the district, an increase of 4.2 percent (1521) compared with the same quarter in 2024.

Of these, 4891 were triage category 2 cases (emergency), an increase of 7.8 percent (353 presentations).

Triage category 3 (urgent) patients also rose

to 14,221, an increase of 10.6 percent (1362 presentations).

Despite the rise in demand, the majority of ED patients (64%) began treatment on time, which is in line with the state result of 64.2 percent.

More than eight in 10 patients (83.6%) who arrived by ambulance were transferred to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark, which was better than the state result (75.7%).

Additionally, more than seven in 10 patients (75.1%) who were treated and discharged from the ED, left within four hours of arrival, which is also better than the state result (63.2%).

During the third quarter of 2025, 3202 planned surgeries were performed across the district, a 17.4 percent (474) increase.

More than eight in 10 planned surgeries (86.1%) were performed on time, and all urgent surgeries were completed on time.

Coffs Harbour Health Campus

During the quarter, Coffs Harbour Health Campus had 12,011 ED attendances, an increase of 3.8 percent (441 attendances) compared to the same quarter last year. More than seven in 10 patients (76.2%) who arrived by ambulance were transferred to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark time, which is better than the state result for hospitals of a similar size (71.9%t).

The hospital performed 1094 elective surgeries, a 23.6 percent (209) increase. All urgent surgeries were completed on time. Across all urgency categories, more than eight in 10 planned surgeries (80.6%) were performed on time.

Kempsey District Hospital Throughout the third quarter of 2025, Kempsey District Hospital had 6705 ED attendances with more than seven in 10 patients (72%) beginning their treatment on time.

Almost all (96.7%) who arrived by ambulance were transferred from ambulance paramedics

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to ED staff within the 30-minute benchmark.

The majority of patients (80.3%) able to be treated and discharged from the ED, left within four hours.

The hospital performed 405 planned surgeries, with almost all (99.3%) completed on time, an improvement of 3.2 percentage points.

All urgent surgeries were completed on time.

Macksville District Hospital Macksville had 3580 ED attendances, an increase of 3.1 percent (109) compared to the same quarter in 2024.

Almost nine in 10 patients (87.9%) began their treatment on time.

Almost all patients (95.9%) who arrived by ambulance were transferred to ED staff within 30-minutes.

The hospital performed 366 planned surgeries, a 29.3 percent (83) increase.

More than eight in 10 (84.2%) planned surgeries were completed on time, a substantial improvement of 41.4 percentage points compared with the same quarter in 2024.

Port Macquarie Base Hospital PMBH had 13,478 ED attendances, up 5.5 percent or 698 attendances, compared to the same quarter last year.

The majority of patients (61%) began their treatment on time.

More than eight in 10 patients (83.7%) were transferred from ambulance to ED staff within 30-minutes.

Of patients able to be treated and discharged from the ED, more than eight in 10 patients (80.9%) left within four hours.

The hospital performed 1034 planned surgeries, a 20.4 percent

(175) increase compared to the same quarter last year. More than eight in 10 (84.3&) planned surgeries were completed on time, including all (100%) urgent surgeries.

Working harder NSW Nurses and Midwives Association General Secretary Shaye Candish, said the data demonstrates nurses and midwives are working increasingly harder with limited resources.

“Triage one, two and three presentations in [all] EDs have increased considerably this quarter, highlighting the rise in patient acuity our members experience on a daily basis,” he said.

As our EDs get busier, staffing ratios will be crucial to keep both staff and patients safe and to ensure quality care can be provided.”

NSWNMA Assistant General Secretary Michael Whaites, said more investment in public healthcare was desperately needed.

“The BHI data shows there are still almost 95,000 patients on the elective surgery waitlist.

“In order to bring these down permanently, we must see the federal government contribute more funding to the states - they can’t do it alone.”

If an illness or injury is not serious or life-threatening, the community is encouraged to call Healthdirect on 1800 022 222 for 24-hour advice.

Patients who feel their condition has deteriorated while awaiting surgery are encouraged to contact their treating doctor who can upgrade their urgency category if appropriate.

BHI quarterly reports include information based on patient surveys and can be found at bhi. nsw.gov.au/BHI_reports/ healthcare_quarterly/JulSep2025.

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New team to lead Art Society’s refresh JULIE Richardson is the new president of the Port Macquarie Art Society, following last month’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Lisa Intemann takes the role of secretary, with Pam Foye as treasurer, alongside three committee members.

Ms Richardson said she was excited to head the Society in this next phase of recovery and revitalisation, following the death in September of founder, Maureen Cooke.

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proceedings by tabling the wonderful tribute to Maureen’s life, which was recently presented in NSW Parliament in session by Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer,” Julie said.

“Our sincere thanks to Mr Dwyer for formally recognising Maureen’s long-standing community commitment.”

The Parliament heard how Maureen was a driving force in local organisations including Endeavour Clubhouse, the Port

The legacy of the late Maureen Cooke was honoured in State Parliament by MP Robert Dwyer. Photo: supplied.

Macquarie Art Society, and the Dementia Memory and Community Centre.

“Her support for mental health initiatives, fundraising efforts, and pastoral care touched countless lives,” Mr Dwyer said.

“Even into her 90s, Maureen remained active in community service, a testament to her enduring spirit.

“Her legacy is one of kindness, creativity, and commitment.”

The Art Society has charge of two buildings on Hamilton Green, Hastings River Drive, which are on Crown Land under licence from Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.

They are the heritagelisted 1893 Hibbard Schoolhouse and the Manor House, a magnificent former Port Macquarie guesthouse that was moved on-site in 1984.

Julie said the process of necessary maintenance on the two buildings continues in conjunction with Council and the Heritage Advisor.

“It is a big job,” she said.

“In the new year we will start to progressively contact local art groups and individuals to explore the potential for future use of the site, towards Maureen’s goal of promoting art locally.”

Cheaper prescriptions from 1 January NEW Federal Government legislation reduces the cost of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) prescriptions from 1 January.

Under the changes, the maximum PBS co-payment falls to $25, down from $31.60, easing pressure on household budgets.

The legislation follows advocacy from more than 20 health and community organisations, including the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Patients Australia, Asthma Australia, Family Planning Alliance Australia and QENDO. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan welcomed the change and noted the bipartisan support behind the legislation.

“It’s great to see all sides of Government in agreement that improving access and affordability of medicine is a top priority.

“This was one of the first pieces of legislation to pass parliament after the election,” Mr Conaghan stated.

He also emphasised the importance of protecting regional pharmacy services.

“And importantly, it doesn’t come at the expense of the community pharmacist.

“In the regions

Gardening guru celebrates 40 years

By Rachael THORPE

MAL McKinlay is the Mid North Coast’s highly regarded gardening guru who enjoys nothing more than sharing his knowledge and love of all things horticultural.

2025 marks 40 years of his continuous employment in the field, and his devotion to providing his skills to numerous local community groups and

organisations.

Garden Clubs of Australia (GCA) has more than 780 affiliated clubs and 52,000 members nationwide and, as Zone Coordinator of the Mid North Coast, Mal regularly travels from his home in Thrumster to talk to clubs between Woolgoolga and Gloucester.

Since 2012, he has been a Horticulturalist and Plant Purchaser for

Bonny Hills Nursery, with this role extending to educating school and social groups who visit the garden centre.

Mal hosts a popular gardening segment on the ABC, administers a gardening Facebook group, establishes criteria for garden competitions, writes for local media, and judges plant exhibits.

But one of his favourite activities is helping to

facilitate the bus groups of garden lovers visiting the local area, as this allows him to talk about his passion for plants and provides financial benefits to local businesses.

He told News Of The Area, “I love the friendships that I have developed over the years with so many different people, and I love inspiring others to learn.”

Through his dedicated efforts, Mal has increased

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Happy customers, happy pharmacists at Flynns Beach Pharmacy. Photo: website.

where access to primary care providers can be challenging, maintaining a healthy network of community pharmacies is imperative.”

Melinda Dalton, coowner of Flynns Beach Pharmacy, said the changes will have a direct impact on patients who have been struggling to manage rising costs.

“That's a pretty substantial drop down to $25,” she said.

“We see customers come in with piles of scripts and they're deciding which ones will get filled… or which ones they will delay until they can afford it.

“So that means they're either delaying refilling repeats for medications for their chronic illnesses, or even delaying starting initiation of treatment for acute conditions like

membership of GCA and strengthened relationships between a multitude of gardening focused groups.

He is also a highly sought after public speaker.

This has led to increased cooperation, cohesiveness and pooling of information in the Mid North Coast horticultural community, including through his organisation of Zone Friendship Days.

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infections and things because they just can't afford the medication.

“Reducing the copayment will enable people to not have to make that decision on what can wait, what medicines can wait, and which ones they continue to take.

“So that should bring that relief back to the community.”

Melinda stated that if pharmacists can treat acute conditions, patients will be kept out of GP surgeries.

“We get lots of people coming in needing to see doctors that have travelled or have acute conditions,” she said.

“Keeping those people out of hospitals and out of GP surgeries… allowing pharmacists to work to their full scope does benefit and cross over into the community.”

Local gardening expert Mal McKinlay.

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A FAWNA-tastic win for wildlife

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Meredith Ryan is awarded the NSW Wildlife Council’s Inaugural Wildlife Rehabilitator Award.

AFTER 34 years of dedicated service, Meredith Ryan has been recognised for her incredible work with FAWNA. Meredith received the NSW Wildlife Council’s “Wildlife Rehabilitator Award”, during the council’s 20th anniversary event on Friday 28 November.

NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy, Heritage and the Environment Penny Sharpe, presented the inaugural award to Meredith, for her outstanding contribution to the wildlife rescue and rehabilitation sector.

In turn, Meredith accepted the honour on behalf of the magnificent wildlife rehabilitation volunteers throughout NSW who do such important work nurturing and ensuring good wildlife welfare outcomes.

“How proud I am that the work of the local licensed volunteer wildlife rescue group working in Port Macquarie-Hastings, Mid Coast and Kempsey, has been recognised,” Meredith told News Of The Area.

She particularly thanked the “significant others” who support carers in their voluntary work.

An active and dedicated member of FAWNA since 1991, Meredith has held several leadership roles in the charitable organisation, including Secretary, Treasurer, Media Officer, Membership Secretary, and for the last several years, President.

Meredith has also been the Coordinator for Macropods, flying-foxes, bats, reptiles, and has trained and mentored several generations of new FAWNA volunteers whilst also being an integral member of the NSW Wildlife Council.

Over the years, Meredith has been instrumental in spearheading some of the region’s most pivotal programs and projects.

She was key in developing post-bushfire wildlife search and rescue protocols for the National Parks and Wildlife Service and orchestrated the launch of the Food4Wildlife and Nest Box Appeal initiatives.

Following the “Black Summer” fires, these relief initiatives saw over 30 food collection stations established across the 18,000km2 regions of the MidCoast, Port MacquarieHastings, and Kempsey LGAs. These provided

macropod pellets, bird seed, and other feed for distribution by residents and volunteers throughout fireaffected areas.

At the same time, nest boxes were built and installed to provide emergency shelter for hollow-dependent species whose habitats had been destroyed, ensuring thousands of birds and animals were able to survive and thrive.

Meredith holds a deep conviction that every life matters and that every action helps protect Australia’s unique native species and ecosystems.

Her legacy lives on in every animal she has released back into the wild, in every wildlife rescuer and rehabilitator she has mentored, in every grantwinning submission she has crafted, in every initiative she has launched, and in every conversation she has had with politicians and the media.

Wildlife organisations such as FAWNA receive no government funding but are required to comply with strict licensing regulations to rescue, care and rehabilitate wildlife, including identified threatened and endangered species.

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Indigenous artist paints for healing and hope

By Rikki WALLER

A PICTURE can tell a thousand words, but for 76-year-old Bryce Moran, a paintbrush can also tell a story of culture, healing and hope.

The proud Indigenous artist, Elder, and Community Housing Limited (CHL) tenant, has exhibited his work across Australia.

Yet, it’s a local art show that holds the deepest meaning for him.

This year, Bryce was among several residents featured in the 2025 CHL Tenant Art Exhibition, held at the Port Macquarie Library from 30 September

to 5 October.

Hosted annually by CHL, the showcase highlights new and emerging artists while celebrating self-expression, community spirit, and open conversations about mental health and wellbeing in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month.

This was Bryce’s second year in the exhibition.

His four sea life-inspired artworks reflect the selfawareness that prompts him to pick up his paintbrush time and time again.

“Art has always been part of my culture, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve realised it’s also what calms me down it’s a really good outlet for

RIPPLE EFFECT FROM Page 1 directly affected by the moratorium, as well as from those supplying goods and services that support the forestry industry.

President Luke Hadfield said the local business body recognises the “longstanding and important contribution of the timber industry to the economic development and prosperity of our region”.

“Our members recognise that the timber harvesting moratorium is causing wide ranging impacts on local business, employment and industry,” Mr Hadfield said.

“Many people have expressed frustration and anger, reporting… the

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government has failed to consult them.

“They believe the community has been excluded from the process and the government has opted to focus on environmental lobby groups, rather than genuine grassroots engagement with the local community and business groups in tried and tested ways such as round tables and town hall meetings.”

Forestry industry leaders shared insights on the implications of the moratorium during a recent meeting with Chamber representatives.

Timber NSW CEO Maree McCaskill said the “ripple effect” will be devastating on

Chamber President Luke Hadfield with Steve Dobbyns, Chair of Forest and Wood Communities Australia.

me,” he said.

CHL is a not-for-profit housing provider supporting thousands of residents across regional NSW. They launched the exhibition to highlight how creativity can foster connection, confidence, and mental wellbeing.

The week-long event showcased artwork from residents of all ages and experience levels.

Community Development Manager Steve Neale, said the exhibition aimed to bring the community together, to celebrate diversity and break down the stigma around mental health.

communities.

“Skilled workers lose their jobs, and local economies suffer immediate and longlasting consequences,” she said.

“However, the demand for hardwood remains, forcing a reliance on imported timbers from countries with lower standards, both environmental and quality.

“These imports drive up the cost in all sectors of the economy, and no one is immune from these price hikes.”

Acknowledging environmental concerns, Ms McCaskill believes the industry can operate sustainably while “protecting the natural ecology of all animals, including koalas”.

“Supporting our industry means backing both the environment and jobs, and we can achieve both,” she said.

“Supporting timber doesn’t mean you’re against the environment or antikoala.”

Forest and Wood Communities Australia Chair Steve Dobbyns agreed, noting a level of misunderstanding among society about forestry methods.

“Many wrongly believe that all trees are cut down, leaving nothing behind,” he said.

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“We always look forward to events like the Port Macquarie Art Exhibition, which gives our tenants the opportunity to showcase their talents,” he said.

“Art is a powerful way to start conversation, and we hope the exhibition acts as a catalyst for important conversations on mental wellbeing.”

The opportunity to have their hard work displayed for the community to enjoy left Bryce incredibly grateful.

“I’m honoured to have the chance to promote my artwork [and] it’s great that tenants continue to have opportunities to show their art and culture.”

“In reality, we carefully select trees for harvest, leaving much of the forest intact.

“Timber harvesting also protects communities by reducing forest fuel loads while also naturally storing carbon.”

With the moratorium having an immediate impact on local businesses, Ms McCaskill called out a lack of progress on the government’s promise to develop a Forestry Industry Action Plan (FIAP).

“We’ve had the Great Koala National Park announcement but we have no plan for the future of the industry,” she said.

In August 2024 the NSW Government announced the appointment of an “expert panel” to lead consultation on the FIAP, which will “outline the path NSW will take to ensure a sustainable timber industry that aligns with the government's key environmental priorities”.

The panel is led by Peter Duncan AM, who is joined

by Professor Mary O’Kane AC and former Labor front bencher Mick Veitch.

Public submissions to the panel closed in October 2024.

Stakeholders meetings were initially held with a range of environmental groups and timber industry representatives, including

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Bryce Moran and his sea life-inspired artworks on display at the Port Macquarie Library.

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Timber NSW, Australian Forest Products Association and major unions.

According to the NSW Government’s announcement, the FIAP will address the following key areas: Sustainability of current and future forestry operations in NSW; - Environmental and cultural values of forests, including threatened species; - Community demand for timber products, particularly as relates to NSW housing, construction, mining, transport and retail; - The future of softwood and hardwood plantations and the continuation of Private Native Forestry in helping meet timber supply needs; - The role of State Forests in maximising the delivery of a range of environmental, economic and social outcomes; - Opportunities to realise carbon and biodiversity benefits and support carbon and biodiversity markets, and mitigate and adapt to climate change risks; and Greenhouse gas emission impacts of different uses of forests and assessment of climate change risks to forests.

In response to questioning as to when the

FIAP will be delivered, a NSW Government spokesperson told NOTA, “The NSW Government is committed to a sustainable forestry industry in NSW and is continuing to develop the Forestry Industry Action Plan.

“The Independent Forestry Panel conducted widespread consultation with industry representatives and stakeholders on the mid and north coast and continues to provide advice, while the Government is continuing to meet with industry representatives.

“The Government will release the Action Plan when it is finalised.”

In a statement to media last week, Port Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer said the immediate focus must shift from redundancies and compensation to a “North Coast Timber Manufacturing Revival Plan”, described as a “strategy that delivers on the Government’s environmental commitments while ensuring no net job losses across the region”.

In terms of the Herons Creek mill, Mr Dwyer said he is working closely with Pentarch to try and secure government cooperation, including new supply arrangements.

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Be a good samaritan

By Rachael THORPE

SINCE 2023 a free mobile phone app has been revolutionising how the NSW community can provide potentially lifesaving assistance when someone goes into cardiac arrest.

The GoodSAM app allows individuals to register their willingness to help provide simple chest compressions by listing their details, location and any clinical or first aid training they may have.

When a Triple Zero (000) call is made, the app automatically notifies up to three nearby GoodSAM responders, providing them with the patient's location and directions to the nearest Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

While first aid knowledge is helpful it is not essential as an emergency operator will remain on the line providing CPR instructions until paramedics are on scene.

Since rolling out the app

across the state, a total of 94 people have left hospital after receiving CPR from a GoodSAM responder, with 33 of those receiving an AED shock.

Each minute without CPR reduces the chance of survival by seven to ten percent, so this early intervention is crucial.

A member of the GoodSAM team follows up with all responders for a debrief after attending an event, with everyone registered on the app protected by the Civil Liability Act 2002 [NSW].

A spokesperson for the NSW GoodSAM team told News Of The Area, “The great thing about this app is that anyone over the age of 18 who is willing and able can respond to a cardiac arrest in those critical first few minutes.

“Ideally, we would like to get 50,000 responders signed up to the app across NSW. “Currently we have approximately 11,000.”

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An AED located outside Dunbogan Takeaway and Bottle Shop.

For businesses that choose to install a publicly accessible AED, details and a clear photo can be uploaded to the app, allowing users to check the map and see the location of their closest

unit with more than 5,000 currently listed.

For more information or to register as a responder, visit ambulance.nsw.gov.au/ goodsam.

Dad was keen to get back on the road.

The drive now takes four hours but in 1964 it must have taken at least six hours.

We arrived in Murwillumbah mid-afternoon where it was always hot and sticky and everyone was glad to get out of the car.

My grandmother, Foffie, was waiting on the front step of number 13, keeping an eye out for us as we turned the corner into Myrtle Street.

Her name was Florence, and she tried to get the first grandchild to call her Flossie but the “s” sounds were too hard and he said “Foffie.”

The name stuck and most of her grandchildren called her that and still do.

Mum would fuss about unpacking, Dad would head outside and we three would rush about all excited to be in our grandmother’s house.

Then we would all gather in the kitchen for a cup of tea and another piece of Christmas cake.

My Aunt Mary and my cousin Russell lived there and

we adored them both.

Sometimes there would be other aunts and uncles and cousins.

There were lots of them and the more the merrier.

The days over Christmas had a familiar routine, one that would play out for the next ten years of my childhood.

Foffie would rise first, at 5am, and make her first pot of tea.

Mum and Dad would rise an hour later, joining Foffie for the next pot of tea.

Dad would then head outside to potter in the garden and Mum and Foffie would talk until we three were up.

Mornings would be spent doing jobs around the house.

Sometimes we would go to town - to get groceries, to wander the shops, perhaps get an ice cream or a milkshake at the Austral Cafe.

Then home for lunch.

Nothing fancy - usually sandwiches and fruit.

After lunch we would all find somewhere to lie down; the adults and older cousins

HASTINGS Community Radio 103.9 2Way FM has welcomed Carrie Wong as a presenter, known on air as “Garfield”.

Carrie lived in Hong Kong prior to moving to Australia and had long held an interest in broadcasting, undertaking industry courses and voice training.

Carrie left the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong some years ago to live in Brisbane, where she realised her dream and gained a position broadcasting on community radio.

Her next move was to the Mid North Coast, where she has joined the team at 2Way FM. Her very popular program, Groove Along with Garfield, goes to air between 9.00-10.30am on Fridays.

“I love bringing different genres of music to everyone,” Carrie told NOTA. ”I hope you can relate to the idea that music can express everyone’s inner world. ”Music can accompany you at any time, taking your emotions to different realms.”

A summer family road trip

By Pauline CAIN

THE car was packed and we were off - heading north on the Pacific Highway.

The car, a 1964 Aqua Blue Ford Falcon Station Wagon, was Dad’s pride and joy.

He bought it during the year and this was its first big trip - to Murwillumbah for Christmas with my grandmother.

I was five and had just finished kindergarten, my sister was four and my brother was three.

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Our lunch stop was at the park in South Grafton.

We would drive under the viaduct and then find our usual table in the park.

Mum would unpack the picnic lunch and set the table with a seersucker tablecloth, pink plastic basket and thermos and a red tartan esky.

It was simple fare sandwiches, cordial for the kids and tea for Mum and Dad. We would have our first piece of Mum’s Christmas cake.

We never stayed long as

My grandmother and aunt with my siblings and cousins in the mid-1970s in Murwillumbah.

Photos: Pauline Cain.

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ARTS Mid North Coast has launched “Shared Practice", an 18-month regional artist development program designed to support emerging and mid-career visual artists.

The program connects local artists with experienced mentors to foster professional growth, artistic exploration, and community engagement.

Through mentoring, group sessions, and creative development,

participants will have the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, expand their practice, and strengthen their careers in a supported environment.

“I’m super excited to be part of the program and share in the artistic journey of an amazing group of inspiring people. I can’t wait to see what evolves,” said Jeremy Sheehan, a visual artist and Lead Mentor in the program.

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artist Sara Bowen added, “Mentoring is a great way for artists to develop their career.

“I’m really looking forward to working with Arts Mid North Coast and sharing the participants’ journey of making new work over the next 18 months.”

Whether you're an early-career artist looking to build confidence or a mid-career creative seeking direction, Shared

Practice offers a unique opportunity to grow.

Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open until 30 January 2026, and an Online Information Session will be held on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, from 6pm to 7pm.

Find out more about the Shared Practice program and register for the free online information session here: https:// artsmidnorthcoast.com/ projects/shared-practice/

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Carrie Wong, known on-air as ‘Garfield’.

would read, the younger kids would nap.

Eventually the whole house would be still as we all drifted into sleep, lulled there by those hot summer afternoons.

Cups of tea and homemade biscuits and cake would then start at about 4pm.

Still hot, we kids would head outside with our fathers to play under the sprinkler.

Dinner was meat and three vegetables - we still hadn’t converted to salads and the women in the kitchen always looked hot and bothered.

The dessert was Christmas pudding with fruit salad and ice cream.

There were no fans or air conditioning so we would swelter all night.

Our aunts would sit on the back step talking and smoking

for hours.

The uncles would give up after a few beers and head to bed.

On Sundays and Christmas Day we would go to Mass.

Everyone knew who we were because they knew my grandmother and my mother and her siblings.

The adults would talk for almost an hour in the heat.

Being Catholic no one had eaten since the previous evening, so we were keen to get home to eat something.

That was the pattern of Christmas week in Murwillumbah each year as children.

Those hot summer days are filled with such fond memories.

Simple days but full of food, cups of tea, family stories and love.

Jeremy Sheehan, a visual artist and Lead Mentor in the program.

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Rock and Roll Club brings the beat to Panthers

THE Panthers auditorium was rocking as the Port Macquarie Panthers Rock and Roll Dance Club hosted an unforgettable night of music and dancing, drawing over 120 attendees from across the region.

Visitors journeyed from Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads, North Haven and Forster.

“The energy was electric, and a good time was had by all,” said Ros Dwyer, Secretary, Port Macquarie Panthers Rock & Roll Dance Club.

“The evening featured incredible live performances from Jake and Rattle and Roll, supported by DJ Dale from Razzle Dazzle Rockers, who kept the crowd on their feet with classic rock and roll hits.

“From the first note to the last dance, the night was a true celebration of the music we love.”

The event capped off an exciting six months for the club.

“Our members have entertained residents at Regis Aged Care and proudly

represented at major festivals like Cooly Rocks, Nanango, Chromefest and Rocking by the River, sharing the joy of rock and roll wherever we go.”

After a short break, the club is back in full swing for its next big event, “Rockin@ Port” from 6-7 March 2026.

“Mark your calendars – this two day celebration promises even more music, dancing and fun for all ages.

“Stay tuned for more updates, and keep rocking with us!”

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and encouraging genuine friendships across generations.

“These moments remind us how meaningful

intergenerational connection can be,” Senior School Teacher and program facilitator Casey Baldwin said.

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Ashleigh Patterson and Justin Foord. Photo: Michelle Jones.

Young hearts meet old stories

It focused on reducing isolation, challenging age-based stereotypes

“We’ve seen students grow in confidence, compassion and a deeper appreciation for the wisdom of older generations.”

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Stories shared with the young.

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Strolls and connection.

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Ann Cox, Neroli Reid, Chrissy Hopkins and Nurelle O'Toole.

Photo: Toni Walls.

Students and residents participated in storytelling sessions, mini-Olympics activities and relaxed afternoon tea conversations.

These sessions gave everyone regular opportunities to connect, reflect and learn from one another.

Residents welcomed the opportunity to engage with younger people, sharing personal stories, memories and life experiences throughout the term.

As the program came to a close, both students and residents reflected on the relationships formed and the sense of connection created through meeting consistently.

In the lead-up to the

festive season, participants extended their involvement by working together on a community project that supported others beyond the local area.

Students and residents prepared Christmas care boxes for Australian servicemen and servicewomen serving overseas.

They filled the boxes with donated treats, handwritten cards and messages of gratitude from the wider community.

Stronger Together concluded after a term shaped by shared experiences, meaningful interaction and strengthened connections across generations.

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New committee elected for community radio station

By Bill HARROW

HASTINGS Community Radio (2Way FM) held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 25 November at the Wauchope Country Club.

President Dennis Owen provided his annual report, highlighting the station’s financial stability, the introduction of a three-year strategic plan, and a $13,000 grant received from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

A portion of the grant went towards the development of a new website, designed by committee member Andrew Clements.

A new committee was then elected, consisting of Andrew Clements, Ken Lindsay, Dennis Owen, Mal Salter, Robin Van Loggerenberg, James Wallis and Christine Woolnough.

The executive positions of chairman, vice chairman, secretary and treasurer will be determined at the first committee meeting.

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Jean White has joined the volunteer team at 2Way FM.

were also awarded at the AGM. The first went to Liz Faassen, who has been a member of the station for eleven-and-a-half years, holding the positions of president, treasurer, sponsorship officer, administration manager and presenter.

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Outgoing Secretary Ross Cutrupi, Treasurer Greg Hayward, Vice President Ken Lindsay and President Dennis Owen.

membership was posthumously awarded to Danny John McCane, a Vietnam veteran and station member for over 20 years.

The award was accepted by his close friends Brenda and Rod Worthing.

New station presenters were also in attendance.

Kevin Carter moved from Newcastle 12 months ago

and has fulfilled his teenage dream of becoming a radio presenter with his show “Up Late”.

Mal and Shaz Salter joined the station in June with their program “Walk a Country Mile”.

“Shaz and I were asked about coming on board by two long term friends,” Mal told NOTA.

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Kevin Carter, Shaz Salter and Mal Salter.

“We enjoy having fun with our program and communicating with the community.

“In fact, a friend from 15 years ago heard me on the radio and reconnected with me.”

Hastings Community radio is entirely volunteerrun.

The newest recruit is Jean

White, who has recently taken over office administration.

Jean arrives at the station with a history of working in finance, accounting and auditing.

Hastings Community Radio 103.9 2Way FM is always looking for new members and presenters, with full details available on their website.

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Representatives of Wauchope Soccer Club.

THE 2025 Ritchies IGA Hastings Grant Campaign has now closed, with 53 applications received from community organisations across the Hastings region.

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today from heart defibrillators and training equipment to fridges, laptops, insurance, and everyday operational resources.

Ritchies Community Development Manager Tim Walker said, “It was incredible to receive so many

applications, and it is an indication of how many local clubs, groups and schools require financial assistance for their chosen projects.

“As the first Ritchies grant campaign in the Hastings district, this year’s strong participation confirms

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how vital such funding opportunities are for local groups that rely heavily on volunteers and limited fundraising capacity.”

Three organisations have been selected to receive a $2,000 Ritchies grant each: • Wauchope Bonny Hills

Surf Life Saving Club • Telegraph Point Public School • Wauchope Soccer Club Recognising the importance of every project submitted, Ritchies has made the decision to also support all remaining 50 applicants

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HSC ‘one step, not an end point’ WITH Year 12 students having received their HSC results on Thursday 18 December, it’s an important time to remind students that final scores don’t determine long term success.

Experienced careers advisor Liza Hone said results represent one step, not an end point.

“Your result isn’t everything.

“If you really have a goal and believe you can do it,

there are ways of getting there,” Ms Hone said.

She reminded students that strong results may make course entry easier but they are not the only pathway.

“I used to say medicine and law were exceptions, but even that’s not true anymore.

“I met medical students who started with scores in the 70s and still made it through alternate pathways.”

Ms Hone said academic scores lose relevance over

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with IGA gift cards.

“Everyone’s project is important for the sustainability of their individual club,” Mr Walker said.

“Choosing just three was incredibly difficult, so we wanted to extend our support to every group.

“While a $2,000 grant would have been ideal for all, we hope $7000 in gift cards help raise additional funds or provide a welcome boost for members - especially at Christmas.”

Ritchies encourages locals to join the Ritchies Card loyalty program, giving community members the power to support their favourite club, school, or charity every time they shop while also accessing exclusive member rewards.

time.

“Once you’ve been out of school for six years, no one asks what your score was.

“It doesn’t stick with you, it’s not something you wear forever.”

The career’s advisor encourages students to view their results as part of a longer process.

Universities and employers value skills, experience, and persistence alongside academic

performance.

“If you really want it, there’s almost always a way, alternate entry programs, bridging courses, or experience based applications.”

Ms Hone advised that students can use several pathways to reach their goals.

These included alternate entry programs that lead into degrees, bridging courses that meet prerequisites, and experience based

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applications supported by work or volunteering.

“Be willing to take other steps.

“It might be a more circuitous path, but you can still get there.”

She also encourages flexibility.

Students are encouraged to consider regional universities, online study, or vocational training as a pathway into higher education.

For some students, a gap year can provide clarity.

“It’s not a year off life, it’s a year of discovery, really,” Ms Hone said.

“Trying to work out more about who you are and maybe get away from those expectations.”

For parents of HSC students who might not receive the mark they wanted, Ms Hone advises to acknowledge disappointment first and then focus on practical next steps.

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The ecological disaster threatening Australian seabirds

By Rachel JACKSON, AAP BILL Fulton recalls counting 1162 dead birds during a four-and-a-half kilometre morning beach walk.

That's a rough average of one every four metres.

But when he tells people about the work and its confronting reality, they're curiously inclined to dismiss it as kind of normal.

"We want people to know that this is different," Mr Fulton tells AAP. "This is on a mega scale and it's threatening the survival of the species."

Thousands of seabirds washed up on Australia's shoreline during the summer of 2023/24.

Theories differed about what triggered the disaster, although a number of wildlife groups cited poor weather as the most likely reason.

But marine scientist Jennifer Lavers, who specialises in seabird populations as part of her work with research group Adrift Lab, is about to publish a paper claiming a marine heatwave caused the birds to starve to death.

She warns history may repeat too, especially in the event that a future heatwave happens to coincide with

an outbreak of a highly contagious strain of bird flu.

"We know from long term monitoring of folks being on beaches birds do not wash up dead and dying every single year," Dr Lavers says.

"So when they do wash up dead and dying, something anomalous has happened."

Characterised by persistently high ocean temperatures over a minimum of five consecutive days, marine heatwaves can be defined as falling within the top 10 percent of historical temperatures for that time of year.

Two years ago, Dr Lavers says, such an ecological event coincided with seabirds' annual Australian arrival.

About 20 million shearwaters fly every spring from the northern hemisphere to local breeding sites in a trans-equatorial journey that takes them roughly 15,000 kilometres each way.

"They've just migrated enormous distances and are finding far less than ideal conditions," Dr Lavers explains.

"This at a time that they really need ideal conditions."

Data collected for her paper by citizen scientists indicates the dead birds were

unusually thin and weak, their food sources driven away by overly warm water.

Having released its ocean temperature forecast for summer, the Bureau of Meteorology predicts further rises in ocean temperature over coming months.

Should a potential heatwave collide with the arrival of a highly contagious strain of H5 bird flu, that would be of heightened concern, Dr Lavers says.

The virus, which affects poultry, wild birds and some mammals, is present in many parts of the world.

Despite an unusual number of deaths in elephant seal pups on the subAntarctic territory of Heard Island this month, the federal government has downplayed any imminent risk of its arrival in Australia.

The mostly barren volcanic outpost lies about 4000km southwest of Perth but birds such as albatross and shearwater are more than capable of covering much greater distances.

As a starting point, the risk of bird flu introduction remains high particularly through migratory birds.

Dr Lavers is calling for a national seabird beach monitoring program to

ensure that if dead birds do start washing up again, the cause can be clearly determined.

"That's something the federal government needs to fix, urgently," she says.

Her paper is backed up by research collected from citizen scientists walking shorelines from Brisbane and Hobart to count carcasses.

Port Stephens photographer Silke Stuckenbrock is one of the contributing volunteers.

She became involved in the project after meeting Dr Lavers through seabird rescue work about 15 years ago.

Capturing images of sick and dead birds is tough but Ms Stuckenbrock says she is most frustrated by those who dismiss the issue.

"People come up and tell me that this is normal, that's what really gets me," she says.

"I've been in the colonies for over a decade and I've seen them getting quieter.

"We need action."

Mr Fulton is another diehard contributor, sometimes driving up to two hours from his home on the NSW Central Coast to gather data.

Counting dead birds is often confronting but he

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q Experts want a national seabird beach monitoring program to help explain why mass deaths happen. Photo: Silke Stuckenbrock/AAP.

reckons the task gives much more than it takes.

"It seems dire and sometimes it seems hopeless," he offers.

"But one person can make it a huge change in the world."

According to the federal Department of Environment, the government has invested nearly $36 million in preparing for a potential H5 bird flu outbreak.

"This includes mitigating the impact of other threats such as invasive species, other diseases and heat stress," a spokesperson says.

They also pointed to support for a marine heatwave forecast tool being developed by the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO. Bird surveillance is being conducted by separate

AFL North Coast juniors selected to Sydney Swans Academy

By Aiden BURGESS

AFL North Coast’s top junior players have been selected into Sydney Swans Academy squads for 2026.

A record number of 52 players from the region were selected to the squads, bettering the 45 players chosen in 2024.

The QBE Sydney Swans Academy exists to increase the number of players in NSW who have expert AFL knowledge and high-level skills.

Established in 2010, the Academy has nurtured and developed a number of elite AFL-level players, but also made a significant

contribution to the growth and strength of the code in NSW. The Academy provides a professional, age-appropriate development program for males and females aged 11 to 19, and each year the Academy trains up to 700 players.

AFL North Coast juniors

selected to the Sydney Swans Academy for 2026.

Boys Under 11s: Zeke Boulet (Port Macquarie Magpies), Arlo Burkinshaw (Nambucca Valley Lions), Aubrey Dixon (Northern Beaches Blues), Ace MacGregor (Lower Clarence Suns).

Under 12s: Edward Epis

q Sydney Swans Academy members meet Sydney Swans players and coaches at the captain’s training run before November’s AFLW game in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Sydney Swans.

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(Lower Clarence Suns), Eli Fernie (Sawtell/Toormina Saints), George Lake (Coffs Harbour Breakers), Xavier Upston (Port Macquarie Magpies).

Under 13s: Chase Allen (Northern Beaches Blues), Beau Lill (Port Macquarie Magpies), Alby Lindsay (Sawtell/Toormina Saints), Ashton Miller (Lower Clarence Suns), Matthew Welsh (Coffs Harbour Breakers).

Under 14s: Oscar Churton (Lower Clarence Suns), Noah Bates (Port Macquarie Magpies), Mason Embling (Port Macquarie Magpies), Henry Fryer (Port Macquarie Magpies), Deziah MarstersNootai (Macleay Valley Eagles/Nambucca Valley Lions), Jack Morris (Port Macquarie Magpies), Blair Sibarani (Port Macquarie Magpies) Under 15s: Sam Dicker (Port Macquarie Magpies), Sonny Dusting (Northern Beaches Blues), Jackson Sierakowski (Northern Beaches Blues), Clancy Tune (Sawtell/Toormina Saints), Xavier Mat (Port Macquarie Magpies), Taj Upston (Port Macquarie Magpies) Under 16s: Finlay Campbell (Nambucca Valley Lions), Zane Guthrie (Coffs Harbour Breakers) Under 17s: Thomas Epis

organisations including Parks Australia and The National Avian Influenza Wild Bird Surveillance Program.

Wildlife Health Australia is also co-ordinating a pilot program to test a national platform for reporting sick and dead birds, with particular focus on H5.

In addition, BirdLife Australia, is upgrading its Birdata app to allow citizen scientists to report sick or dead birds and creating a breeding habitat register to consolidate existing data.

For anyone wanting to help monitor the seabirds, Dr Lavers recommends signing up through the iNaturalist beached bird database or contributing to the Adrift Lab database.

(Northern Beaches Blues), Duke Marshall-Orr (Coffs Harbour Breakers/Northern Beaches Blues), Edward Redfern (Port Macquarie Magpies) Under 18s: Isaac Luke (Port Macquarie Magpies) Girls Under 12s: Jane MarstersNootai (Macleay Valley Eagles/Nambucca Valley Lions), Violet Trevail (Port Macquarie Magpies) Under 13s: Valla Parsons (Northern Beaches Blues), Emily Carson (Port Macquarie Magpies), Ella Cronin (South West Rocks Dockers).

Under 14s: Lexi Findlay (Northern Beaches Blues), Mireille Marshall (South West Rocks Dockers), Willow Matthews (Sawtell/Toormina Saints), Eliette Munn-Power (North Coffs Kangaroos) Under 15s: Reese Legend (Nambucca Valley Lions), Harpa Skinner (Sawtell/ Toormina Saints), Josephine Tait (Nambucca Valley Lions), Zoe Tarlinton (Coffs Harbour Breakers), Hayley Woods (Sawtell/Toormina Saints) Under 16s: Chloe Murphy (Sawtell/Toormina Saints), Gia Hudson (Port Macquarie Magpies), Ruby Luke (Port Macquarie Magpies), Grace Morris (Port Macquarie Magpies) Under 17s: Annalise Crawley (Coffs Harbour Breakers) Under 19s: Amaia Wain (Bellingen Bulldogs/ Sawtell/ Toormina Saints)

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Port Macquarie Sailing Club

By Jeff WALSH 21-12-25 THE Port Macquarie Sailing Club held race 8 of the Spring series on Sunday in a delightful North Easter and a run out tide under mostly sunny skies. Dave Winter was on duty and set a North East course consisting of a work from the start to buoy A off Stevens Street, a reach across to buoy in the mouth of Limeburners Creek, a run up to buoy C off the Sailability pontoon at McInherney Park, another reach across the river to buoy D, then a work to the start-finish line to complete a lap. The race start was delayed 25 minutes when the Safety boat shut down while setting the Limeburners Creek mark and the little safety boat had to get it and tow it back – turned out the fuel gauge is faulty – if it shows ½ a tank of fuel it is empty.

Re-fuelling solved the problem.

The Arrow catamarans sailed 4 laps of the course with Frank O’Rourke on ‘Turbo’ racing around the course to take the win over Scott Witchard on ‘Lukim Yu’. Good luck to these 2 and Tony Kuhn on ‘Stella’ when they will represent our club at the Arrow Catamaran National titles at Toukley

Sailing Club after New Year.

Frank will be defending his win last season.

In the Monohull division, 3 laps of the course saw Steve Couch in his Laser ‘Lazybuoy’ have a great race to take the win ahead of Steve and Lucy Bohlsen in their MG14 ‘Interceptor’ who lost time with a capsize and thereafter decided discretion was the better part of valour and elected not to fly their spinnaker for the rest of the race. Dave and Hudson McNeill in their Tasar ‘Toy of Joy’ found the stronger North Easter at

the downriver end of the course a bit much, and after wearing themselves out with several capsizes and the buoyancy tanks taking water, decided enough was enough and retired from the race.

Next Sunday there is no racing, but several members a planning some social sailing from lunchtime onwards for anyone interested.

The next race is race 1 of the summer series on January 4th starting at 2.00pm. No one is rostered on duty at this stage.

q Steve Couch in his Laser ‘Lazybuoy’ who had a great sail to win the Monohull Division.

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By Jeff WALSH

14-12-25 RACE 2 of the Port Macquarie Sailing Club’s Handicap Start series was held on Sunday under sunny skies and with a run in tide. The forecast easy North Easter arrived but failed to strengthen as was forecast. Tony & Julian Kuhn were on duty and set a longish course in readiness for the strengthening North Easter which unfortunately

didn’t materialise. The start was a work downriver to a Starboard mark in the mouth of Limeburners Creek, a reach across to another Starboard mark off Stevens Street, a run to a Port Mark opposite the Sailing Club and continuing to a Starboard mark off the Governors Way Canal, another reach across the river to a final Starboard mark, then a work back to the Start/

q Frank O’Rourke on his Arrow Cat ‘Turbo’ winning the Catamaran division.

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Finish line to complete the lap. The Arrow Cats did 4 laps and the Monohulls did 3 laps. The failure of the wind to strengthen made it quite a long race.

2 Arrow cats lined up for the catamaran division, and with the light conditions, Frank O’Rourke on ‘Turbo’ started 15 minutes behind new Arrow sailor Stuart Symons on ‘Phoenix’ and reeled him in and finished well ahead.

The Monohull division had 6 starters, and Paul Robertson sailed with his daughter Jade in their Tasar ‘Flembouyant’, starting last as scratch boat and just managed to overtake the rest of the fleet for the win. Simon Gandy and Ezra Mert in another Tasar ‘Voyager’ were 2nd ahead of Steve Bohlen who sailed alone (which suited the conditions) in his MG14 ‘Interceptor’ for 3rd, the rapidly improving Dave and Logan McNeill in their Tasar ‘Toy of Joy’ 4th, Rob Barwick in an Impulse ‘Drift’ 5th, and Steve Couch in a Laser ‘Lazybuoy’ 6th.

Next week race is Race 8 of the Spring Series starting at 2pm and Dave Winter is on duty.

Riders wrap up with a Christmas celebration

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Val Mudford Secretary with Gary and Jenny cutting the cake.

WAUCHOPE Port Macquarie Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) wrapped up the year with a Christmas party at the Wauchope RSL Club on Tuesday 9 December.

Clients, volunteers and supporters came together to mark the end of a busy year.

The RSL Club provided lunch, drawing participants away from games, dancing and activities to share a meal.

Santa also made a visit, adding to the celebrations as riders and volunteers enjoyed the festive break.

The event also recognised the contribution of volunteers and the progress made by

riders throughout the year.

Coaches noted improvements in riding skills, confidence and social interaction across the program.

Gary Hanna received the Waldron Family Memorial Trophy for Most Improved Rider of the Year, with coaches acknowledging the strong improvement shown by many riders.

Volunteers voted “Bluey” as Horse of the Year after a close count against “Bari”.

Retiring executive members Cathy Wagstaffe and Jenny Caller joined Gary Hanna to cut the Christmas

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cake, recognising their service to the association.

RDA President Kerry Argent thanked the community for its strong support of the organisation’s Christmas raffle.

“A huge thank you to all those who bought raffle tickets as [it] raised over $2000.

“All prizewinners have been notified and you can see the winners' names on the billboards at the point of sale,” Ms Argent said.

She told News Of The Area that continued generosity from supporters will further benefit the organisation.

“Jaci has kindly re-donated the prize to be sold to raise even more money for the organisation.

“A huge thank you to the sponsors - Anaconda, Rydges, Cheyne Flanagan (artist), Ocean Star Port Macquarie, Cathy Wagstaffe, Tacking Point Tavern Bottle Shop, John Wagstaffe, Robyn Martin, Lake Cathie Bowling Club, Hogs Breath Cafe, and Port Venture Sunset Cruise,” she said.

Wauchope Port Macquarie RDA confirmed it is seeking new clients for Tuesday sessions next year.

By Colin EVERINGHAM

NUMBER of Players – 22 Game Played –Stableford Winner- Luke Ackroyd - 42 Points( a GREAT round) 2nd Steve Vickers - 40 Points (on count back) again!!

3rd Colin Mason - 40 Points 4th Ian Camejo - 36 Points 5 th Ken Baldwin - 35 Points( on count back) 6 th Glenn Holt - 35 Points NTP 4 Luke Ackroyd ( Birdie) NTP 9 Steve Vickers NTP 11 Glenn Holt NTP 15 Neil Flatters Congratulations to all winners!!- some very good scores!!

q Bogie Bandits 2025 Club Champion Colin Mason, Club President Ken Gallie & Club Treasurer Glenn Holt.

Fight card held at South Grafton

By Darrell WALLBRIDGE

BOXING returned to the North Coast on Saturday afternoon at the Royal Hotel in South Grafton.

The Black Rifle Boxing event was held in a large circus-like tent at the rear of the pub.

The sold out crowd witnessed seventeen bouts of excellent boxing.

The main event featured Woopi Boxing Club head trainer Angus Percy against standout athlete Jay Melrose in a heavyweight contest.

Melrose is a former Group

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2 player of the year and this year and last year was the lock forward for the premiership winning Nambucca Heads Roosters.

This excellent main event had Angus Percy edging a win in every round.

Angus is now the Northern NSW Heavyweight Champion.

South Grafton Black Rifle Boxing Club featured in eleven of the seventeen bouts with Black Rifle boxer Lockie Mc Laughlin named fighter of the tournament.

He had won his 65kg bout in style against Lismore boxer

Jake Rubbo.

Another standout boxer was Kempsey fighter Jye Hayden who stopped his Grafton opponent Reilly Tozer in the second round of their 60kg lightweight bout.

Jye is one to watch after only three fights for three wins.

A super heavyweight bout had Port Macquarie big man Kai Wakely beating Joel Pritchard from Camden Haven Boxing Club.

Boxers from Lismore, Ballina, South Grafton, Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Camden Haven, the Central Coast, Tamworth and Armidale attended the tournament.

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OPINION & LETTERS

People who work away from home find it very difficult to grasp the work from home concept. They equate home with Netflix at the highest volume level possible, long, meandering lunches, booming music, concerns around a bare pantry, and conversations that somehow fail to recognise that you're working on a laptop. They cannot grasp that you're not snavelling post-Christmas sales, but instead immersing yourself in tasks requiring access to your already-diminished

concentration levels, since your brain is suffering from the gut-brain disconnect that manifests after a mountain of rum balls and ham done 10 ways.

You can't expect to be able to work effectively from home with visitors. It's like trying to write a will in a shopping centre food court.

In the end, you just leave a bequest of $500,000 to the lady wiping down the tables, because she's the only one being helpful (and quiet).

There are a few ways around it and I'd try any or all of these: 1. Let guests know that your festive period ends at a set date (say, Boxing Day) and you will be working from home from that point. They can stay, but you won't be available between the hours of 9am-5pm (unless they want to bring you a plate of food at midday or an afternoon cuppa).

2. Wear noise-cancelling headphones. Ignored often enough, a guest becomes a bit like a stray dog. They either leave the premises or dig holes in the backyard

(suggest the insertion of some plants to make this worthwhile).

3. Have a set work area and stipulate that when you are in that room, you are at work. You can't work effectively in the lounge or dining room with guests. It just doesn't work.

4. Go to a different location -- perhaps the local library or a park. There may be noise, but it won't require a response from you.

I hope this assists, Norman. Perhaps if none of these strategies work, you can rotate between the workplaces of your guests when they return to work.

I'm confident that Gerard from the local council's executive team will get the message when his PowerPoint presentation is interrupted 17 times as you interject with queries about where he keeps the spare toilet paper, what is on the menu for lunch, the location of his Ryobi multi-tool, and so on.

facilities they need and strengthen frontline policing across the region.

Work will commence in the new year.

Anyone who lives here knows how frustrating congestion on the Oxley Highway can be.

With the wonderful support of our community, I’ve raised this issue in Parliament and will continue pushing for solutions that reduce gridlock and improve safety for residents, workers, and visitors.

The Minister for Regional Roads has now confirmed the business case to upgrade the highway has

now been completed and is being reviewed.

I look forward to seeing it and I will share it with our community.

The proposed Great Koala National Park has sparked strong community discussion.

It offers clear benefits for koala conservation, but also raises real concerns for our local timber industry.

I’m engaging with all stakeholders to ensure the final outcome is fair, balanced, and sustainable.

If it is delivered properly with amendments, I believe we can have the best of both worlds.

As the weather warms, please take care when swimming.

Always follow safety signs, look out for one another, and swim between the flags where possible and if you take a dip in our rivers, please do so safely and never dive into the water, you don’t know what is just under the surface.

Holiday travel can be stressful.

Please take your time on the roads, plan your trips, and arrive safely to enjoy the festive season with loved ones.

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Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

Dear Jasminda, How do I work from home when we have visitors constantly over the festive period?

Norman W.

Dangerous ideas on climate change DEAR News Of The Area,

ONCE again David Lawrence from Dunbogan is making erroneous claims that climate change is a conspiracy promulgated by the United Nations and that the Covid vaccine was ineffective and unsafe.

This disinformation is dangerous and completely unhelpful as we face the dire threats from the increase in CO2 in our atmosphere.

While we may not necessarily agree with the most effective solutions to ameliorate the effects of global warming, we are mad and irresponsible if we don't at least make an effort to address this major threat to our way of living.

The science about global warming and its causes and effects is well established and Mr Lawrence's position is untenable.

In regard to his comments about the Covid vaccine, a recent study of almost half the population of France

has shown that young and middle-aged people who had been vaccinated against COVID-19 with mRNA vaccines have been 74 percent less likely to subsequently die from COVID-19.

More notably, those who had been vaccinated were a quarter less likely to die in the following four years from any cause than those who were not vaccinated.

Regards, Les MITCHELL, Port Macquarie.

Priorities for 2026

By Robert DWYER, Member for Port Macquarie

AS your newly elected Member for Port Macquarie, it has been a privilege to meet so many people, local organisations, and community groups over the past nine months.

Listening to your concerns, ideas, and aspirations helps guide the work I do every day on your behalf.

Thank you for your

support at the state election.

I’m honoured to represent this wonderful region and am committed to delivering practical outcomes for our community.

Last year brought devastating floods to the Hastings and Manning Valleys, impacting families, farms, and businesses. I remain focused on ensuring our region receives the support and recovery funding it needs, as well as advocating for mitigation measures to make our

communities more resilient.

Housing is one of the biggest challenges facing our region.

New social housing is now on the way for Port Macquarie, helping provide stability and support for those who need it most.

We should see a sod turned very soon.

Community safety remains a top priority.

The delivery of a new $20 million Police Station in Port Macquarie will give our local officers the modern

Nurturing the village

By Rachael THORPE

THE Nurtured Village Hampers charitable organisation was founded in 2019 with the goal of bringing back the concept of a supporting village.

Their mission statement is, “forging connectedness in early parenthood to create nationwide change for maternal mental health.”

The local chapter covers Port Macquarie, Bonny Hills, North Haven, Laurieton, Dunbogan and Wauchope.

In the first week of each month the community is encouraged to nominate a family that needs some extra care.

Then, with the help of generous volunteers and local businesses, a beautiful package of pantry essentials, toiletries, and treats is created.

The group also responds to local emergencies by helping provide home cooked meals, with all funds and donations

dispersed locally.

Previously, hampers were packed individually, which was a time-consuming process.

However, thanks to PCYC they have just held their first community packing day, which was a huge success.

Regular volunteer Grace Rochford told News Of The Area, “When I had my first child I was overwhelmed, while after my second I trusted my own instincts and found it easier.

“But I’ve never forgotten how it felt the first time around.

“So, when I went on maternity leave, I decided to use some of my time to try and help mums who felt like I did.”

The group also runs catchups for mums in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area where local services and organisations are invited to come along and offer advice and resources.

For more information contact Grace Rochford 0405 660 894.

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2 bunk bed frames + ladder, dismantled can be assembled as separate O single LD beds S inc, pick up mattresses only, King Creek, ph Nick 0418 139 156

CHEST Freezer Kelvinator, white, 150L LD discontinued SO model, GC $100. 0400 779 531

HARD Rock Cafe jacket bought a few years ago never worn, size medium, cost over $200 sell $50 can send you photos. 0404 228 018

PET carrier on wheels suitable for cats and small dogs, VGC. $100 ono. 0418 446 064

WHEELCHAIR, as new Karma. Light weight, only used twice $500 ono 0438 819 510

ROYAL Albert bone china small rose vases $25 for pair 13cm H. Photo’s avaliable 02 6585 1564

WOOD turning lathe and motor, 600mm bed $60 Ph 02 6584 9884

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DOUBLE bed complete with mattress GC, Bar cabinet GC 291cm H X 90cm W, Dressing table complete with 4 drawers and mirror GC Ph 0413 158 598

Rock & Roll Dance Instructor wanted. Port Macquarie Panthers Rock & Roll Dance Club is looking for an energetic instructor to lead for Thursday night classes must love classic moves, great music and creating a fun social vibe. Contract pay negotiable.

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FREEDOM FHC mobility walker, GC $60 0499 252 330

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2019 New Age Mantra Ray 19ER Caravan Part annex BBQ, car fridge freezer, towing system 30 years of caravan bits & pieces everything must go! $55,000 ono. TF93TZ Woopi 0412 665 988 Re031025

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TOY, Coco Gorilla with tags, collectors item $100 6584 4954 F220825

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WALL Unit 1970s dark brown, top glass section lower wooden sliding doors, 200 x 175cm GUC $95 0405 292 205 F110725

WANDERER Reclining Mesh Lounger. Max weight 140kg. New Unwanted Gifts.

LD BCF SO 2 available RRP$159.95. $100 each, must sell as a pair. Pick up South Kempsey. 0425 322 890

JAYCO Silverline Caravan 2014 24.9ft Sleeps 4. Full ensuite front lounge, annexe and accessories included.

Only used twice. Selling due to ill health. Rego until 2025 Z70660 $54,995 ono. 0427 610 426 RUS020126

RETREAT fraser F199R Ultimate off road caravan.

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TR22XE exp. 20.01.26 $72,500 Robert - Kew 0408 652 242.

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The Crystal Maze meets The Traitors in this brainiac game show adapted from a South Korean reality series.

Doctor Who and Broadchurch star David Tennant (right) hosts as “The Creator” while 11 strategically minded players compete in a series of puzzles and games designed to reveal their true natures.

Reported to be British TV’s “most expensive flop in years”, the game of wits didn’t find a UK audience big enough to merit its £2.5 million price tag, but there’s eight episodes for Australian viewers to decide for themselves. A crime writer, a DJ, a forensic scientist, a comedian and two doctors are among the contestants hoping to outwit the competition.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Would I Lie To You? (R) 10.00 The Royal Variety Performance. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust.

(PG, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.30 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch.

2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Egypt: The Treasure Of The Sacred Bulls. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Curious Caterer: Foiled Plans. (2024, PGav) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials.

3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 1.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 1.

Group Stage. Spain v Argentina.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia.

(PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal.

(R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Matlock. (PGals, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia.

(PGa, R) 2.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGals, R) 3.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG, R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 All Creatures Great And Small.

James is on a crash course in fatherhood.

8.15 Art Detectives. (Premiere, Mv) DI Mick Palmer and DC Shazia Malik investigate when an art historian is found murdered in his home.

9.05 MOVIE: Lion. (2016, PGa, R) Twenty-five years after being adopted by an Australian couple, an Indian man sets out to find his biological family. Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman.

11.00 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dakar: Race Against The Desert.

9.05 Ray Martin: Mysteries Of The Outback. (Ml, R) 10.55 Rock Legends. (PGa) 11.25 Sisi. (MA15+asv, R) 12.25 Culprits. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Silent Road. (Ma, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 20.

Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match.

Post-match coverage of the game between the Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars.

11.00 MOVIE: Layer Cake.

(2004, MA15+lsv, R) A drug dealer searches for a missing woman.

Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted

by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute.

(R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Find My Beach House Australia.

8.30 MOVIE: I, Tonya. (2018, MA15+lsv, R) A figure-skater falls from grace.

Margot Robbie, Allison Janney.

10.50 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 11.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGd, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Cross Court. (R)

6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia.

(R) A couple look for a new start.

8.40 Love It Or List It Australia.

(R) Paul and Michelle have outgrown their three-bedroom home and Neale needs to think outside the square to maximise the space.

9.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Jamie Foxx.

10.40 The Imposter. (Mals, R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato.

7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. (Return) 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.05 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 TKO: Total Knock Out. 10.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. 11.45 The Swiping Game.

12.05pm WorldWatch. 12.35 Dark Side Of Comedy.

1.30 WWE Legends. 3.00 Bamay. 3.35 WorldWatch.

5.35 If You Are The One. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: The Getaway. (1994) 10.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.30 Shoresy. Midnight Homeland. 12.55 Dark Side Of Comedy. 1.50 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute.

9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Home In WA. 2.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 3.00 The Great Australian Doorstep.

3.30 Medical Emergency. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon MOVIE: The Playboy Of The Western World. (1963, PG) 2.05 MOVIE: South Of Algiers. (1953) 4.00 Yorkshire Auction House. 5.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 1.

Group Stage. Spain v Argentina. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 8.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 1. Group Stage. Greece v Japan. 2am Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.00 The Living Room.

10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 All 4 Adventure.

5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 William And Harry: The Rise And Fall. 11.15 Blue Bloods. (Final) 12.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.05 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 9.00 Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 10.35 The Innocent. (2022, M, French) 12.25pm Radioactive. (2019, M) 2.30 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 4.35 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 6.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 8.30 Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, M) 10.20 Purple Rain. (1984, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 Billy The Exterminator. Noon American Resto. 12.30 Pawn Stars. 1.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 2.30 Storage Wars. 3.00 Timbersports.

3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers.

6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Road Wars. 8.30 MOVIE: The Whole Nine Yards. (2000, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Underworld. (2003, MA15+) 1.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched.

10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon My Way. 12.15 MOVIE: The Gift That Gives. (2024, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie.

6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Cheaper By The Dozen 2. (2005, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Fist Fight. (2017, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.40pm Big Sky Girls. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate.

2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Black As. 5.30 Living Black.

6.00 Bamay. 6.30 Anthem Sessions Interstitials.

6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.29 NITV Weather. 7.30 MOVIE: Jester Till. (2003) 9.05 First Nations Bedtime Stories. 9.15 MOVIE: I Like Movies. (2022, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

6am First Edition.

7.00 First Edition. 8.00 First Edition. 9.00 News.

9.30 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 Afternoon Agenda. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 The Late Debate. 9.00 Lefties Losing It. 10.00 NewsNight.

11.00 Late Programs.

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SATURDAY, January 3 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Wknd Brekky.

9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (MA15+adhlnsv) 12.00 News.

12.30 Call The Midwife. (Ma, R) 1.30 Art Detectives. (Mv, R) 2.25 All Creatures Great And Small. (R) 3.20 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake. (R) 5.25 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (Final, R) 5.55 The ABC Of... (PGl, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Matched. (PG, R) 10.10 Robson Green’s British Adventure. (R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 France 24.

1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix Final. Japan Part 1. H’lights. 4.00 Plat Du Tour. (R) 4.05 Going Places. (R) 5.35 Great Gardens Of Europe.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series.

(PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Magic Millions Prelude Raceday, Royal Randwick Raceday and Super Saturday On The Coast.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Find My Beach House Australia. (R) 10.30 Tennis.

United Cup. Day 2. Group Stage. France v Switzerland. Belgium v China.

5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 Find My Country House Australia. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 10.30 GCBC. (R) 11.00 Airport 24/7. (PGal, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 1.00 Cook With Luke.

(R) 1.30 The Yes Experiment. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly Australia. (PGals, R) 4.00 All 4 Adventure.

(PGl) 5.00 News.

6.30 Back Roads: 10 Years Of Back Roads – Heather’s Farewell. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (PGa) Follows the work of nuns and nurses.

8.30 Vera, Farewell Pet. (PG, R) Brenda Blethyn reflects on 14 years of Vera, with exclusive behind-the-scenes moments.

9.20 MOVIE: Strangerland.

(2015, MA15+ns, R) A family from a rural outback town is left devastated after their two teenage children disappear into the desert. Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving.

11.10 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (MA15+dhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Merchant Ivory.

9.30 Her Majesty The Queen: Behind Closed Doors. (Mav, R) Explores Queen Camilla’s domestic violence awareness work.

10.50 Scottish Islands With Ben Fogle. (R) 11.55 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s, R) 4.15 The Eco Show. (Ml, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Animals Aboard With Dr Harry.

(PG, R) Hosted by Dr Harry Cooper.

8.00 MOVIE: Kindergarten Cop. (1990, Mv, R) A detective goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to catch a drug dealer. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed.

10.30 MOVIE: Nope. (2022, Mhl) The residents of a horse ranch encounter aliens. Daniel Kaluuya.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group Stage. USA v Argentina. From RAC Arena, Perth. Australia v Norway.

From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) Religious program.

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations across Australia which make the world a better place.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Dog House Australia.

(PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple feel they have outgrown their house.

8.40 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Property experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie guide their buyers to securing their dream homes.

9.40 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) It is a busy shift for the ambulance service.

10.50 The Imposter. (Madls, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington.

6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Teeny Tiny Stevies. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey.

7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Chopped Junior. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Abbott Elementary. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Crongton. 10.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. 12.20pm SBS50. 12.25 Trainspotting. 1.55 Stutter School: Untold Australia.

3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 Mastermind Aust. 5.30 Seeing Double: Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders. 6.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Prologue. 9.00 Icons Unearthed: Fast & Furious. 10.50 Snowpiercer.

12.40am WWE Legends. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

12.30pm This Rugged Coast. 1.30 Wildlife ER. 2.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Horse Racing. Magic Millions Prelude Raceday, Royal Randwick Raceday and Super Saturday On The Coast. 6.00 Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. (Return) 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.40 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Helping Hands Summer Series. 10.30 Explore. 10.45 MOVIE: It Always Rains On Sunday.

(1947, PG) 12.40pm MOVIE: The Railway Children.

(1970) 2.55 MOVIE: The Getting Of Wisdom. (1977, PG) 5.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group Stage.

USA v Argentina. Australia v Norway. 7.00 M*A*S*H. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 IFISH. 9.30 On The Fly. 10.00 What’s Up Down Under. 10.30 JAG. 4.30pm Soccer. A-League Men. Round 11. Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix.

7.00 Football Tonight.

7.35 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 11. Melbourne City v Sydney FC. 10.00 NCIS. 12.50am NCIS: Origins. 1.45 Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Monsieur Verdoux. Continued. (1947, PG) 7.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 9.30 Discovering Film. 10.30 Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, M) 12.25pm Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery.

(1997, M) 2.05 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 4.00 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 6.45 Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 8.30 The Peacemaker. (1997, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Dipper’s Rigs. Noon Search4Hurt. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars.

3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer.

Highlights. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Battleship. (2012, M) 10.10 MOVIE: The Scorpion King. (2002, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am MOVIE: Barbie Mermaid Power. (2022, PG) 7.15 Children’s Programs. 8.00 MOVIE: Loch Ness. (1996) 10.00 Soccer. English Premier League. Manchester United v Newcastle.

Noon Ice Hockey. NHL. Florida Panthers v New York Rangers. 2.40 Amelia Earhart: The Lost Evidence.

4.20 LEGO Masters. 5.35 MOVIE: Oddball. (2015) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. (2015, M) 10.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

11.35 MOVIE: Bush Christmas. (1983, PG) 1.15pm Great Blue Wild. 2.05 Stompem Ground 2022: Blekbala Mujik. 2.55 MOVIE: Salute. (2008, PG) 4.30 Faboriginal. 5.00 Unsettled. 6.00 The Barber.

6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Let Me In. (2010, MA15+) 10.30 Australian Music Vault: Marcia Hines. 11.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Weekend First Edition. 10.00 President Trump Inauguration. 11.00 News. 11.30 News. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 News.

1.30 News. 2.00 Charlie Kirk Memorial. 3.00 Weekend Newsday. 4.00 News. 4.30 News. 5.00 NewsNight. 6.00 News. 7.00 Australia: A History.

8.00 Australia: A History. 9.00 Australia: A History.

10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, January 4 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG, R) 10.30 New Leash On Life.

(R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (PG, R) 1.30 Gardening Aust.

(R) 2.45 Outback Musical. (PG, R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 MOVIE: But Also John Clarke. (2025, PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 9.20 Matched. (PG, R) 10.10 Robson Green’s British Adventure.

(PGaw, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites.

(R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 4.00 Best Of Dakar Rally Highlights. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Prologue. H’lights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 1.

Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test.

Australia v England. Day 1. Afternoon session.

3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 1.

Evening session.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 GolfBarons. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today.

10.00 Explore TV. (R) 10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 3.

Group Stage. Great Britain v Japan.

Germany v Netherlands.

5.00 9News First At Five.

5.30 RBT. (PGal, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Key Ingredient.

10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 10 Minute Kitchen. (R) 11.00 Well Traveller. (PG, R) 11.30 Pooches At Play. (R) 12.00 The Dog Academy.

(PGa) 1.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 1.30 Lingo. (R) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 15. New Zealand Breakers v Perth Wildcats. 4.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (Return, PG) 8.20 Goolagong. (Premiere, Ma) 9.10 The Jetty. (Premiere, Madl) 10.10 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 11.10 MOVIE: Puberty Blues.

(1981, Mdlns, R) 12.35 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.25 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.30 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 4.00 The Art Of. (Ml, R) 4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales. (PG, R)

6.00 Seeing Double: Daniel ‘Chucky’ Sanders. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 2025: The Year From Space.

8.30 Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. (PG) 10.30 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology. (PGa, R) 11.30 Australian Fashion Past, Present, Future. (MA15+ln, R) 12.55 Body Parts. (MA15+ns, R) 2.25 24 Hours In A&E. (M) 3.20 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 4.15 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble.

(PGn, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 22.

Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades.

9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 23.

Perth Scorchers v Adelaide Strikers.

From Optus Stadium, Perth.

12.30 MacGruber. (MA15+lsv) Vicki almost takes “Brimstone”.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted

by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute.

(R) Hosted by Simon Reeve.

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Sydney 2000: The Best Ever. (PG, R) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.30 MOVIE: The Will To Fly. (2016, G) Follows Olympic aerial skier Lydia Lassila. Lydia Lassila, Jacqui Cooper.

11.30 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) 12.20 Tycoons Down Under. (PGl, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 The Dog House Australia.

(PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.

7.00 Selling Houses Australia. (R) Sue and Jan are desperate to sell their childhood home so they can help their father live comfortably in a nursing home.

8.00 MOVIE: Double Jeopardy.

(1999, Mlsv, R) A woman who was convicted of murdering her husband learns he staged his own death. Ashley Judd, Tommy Lee Jones, Bruce Greenwood.

10.05 FBI. (Mv, R) The team must figure out how someone accessed a highly secure building after a CEO is killed inside his penthouse.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. (Premiere) 8.15 MOVIE: Shaun The Sheep: The Movie. (2015) 9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.05 The Movie Show. Noon Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 1.50 WWE Rivals. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 France 24. 5.20 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 Icons Unearthed: The Lord Of The Rings. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Eat Smart: Secrets Of The Glucose Goddess. 10.20 Raw Comedy 2025. Midnight Django. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

11.00 The Zoo. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 Luxury Escapes: World’s Best Holidays. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Medical Emergency. 2.30 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Better Homes. 4.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 5.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.00 Avengers. 11.00 MOVIE: The Flying Scot.

(1957) 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Round 12.

University of Canberra Capitals v Perth Lynx. 2.30 MOVIE: Pacific Destiny. (1956) 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 3. Group Stage. Great Britain v Japan. Italy v Switzerland. 7.00 Tennis.

United Cup. Day 3. Group Stage. Canada v China.

Italy v Switzerland. 2am Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping.

8.00 Pooches At Play. 9.00 What’s Up Down Under. 9.30 Camper Deals. 10.00 Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 11.00 JAG. 4pm IFISH. 4.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 15. Brisbane Bullets v Adelaide 36ers. 6.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Blue Bloods.

12.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Nights In Rodanthe. (2008, PG) 7.25 Forever Enthralled.

(2008, PG, Mandarin) 10.05 Swan Song. (2021, M) 12.05pm Moonlight. (2016, M) 2.10 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 4.30 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 6.15 The Boy And The Heron.

(2023, PG) 8.30 Point Break. (1991, M) 10.45 Lawless. (2012, MA15+) 12.50am The Boy And The Heron. (2023, PG) 3.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 Storage Wars. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN: Best Of. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Tackling Australia. 2.30 Merv Hughes Fishing. 3.00 Duck Dynasty. 4.00 Mt Hutt Rescue. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 22.

Melbourne Stars v Melbourne Renegades. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Oblivion. (2013, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am MOVIE: Barbie: Princess Adventure. (2020) 7.30 Children’s Programs. 8.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 8.30 Surfing Aust. 9.00 World Endurance Championship: Season Review. 10.00 Soccer. English Premier League. Chelsea v Aston Villa. Noon Tennis. Brisbane International. 6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. 10.00 MOVIE: Patriots Day. (2016, M) 12.40am Gotham. 1.40 Arrow. 3.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.55 Rugby League. Qld Murri Carnival. Men’s. Grand Final. Replay. 3.15 Football. West Kimberley Football League. Men’s. Grand Final. Replay. 4.50 Bamay.

5.35 Anthem Sessions. 5.45 Australian Music Vault: Marcia Hines. 6.40 NITV News: Summer Yarns.

6.50 Great Blue Wild. 7.40 Aerial Australia. 8.30 Ornette: Made In America. 9.55 MOVIE: Cadillac Records. (2008) 11.55 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Weekend Newsday. Noon News.

12.30 News. 1.00 Weekend Newsday. 2.00 Cyclone Tracy: 50 Years On. 2.30 The Royals In Australia.

3.00 Weekend Newsday. 4.00 News. 4.30 News.

5.00 NewsNight. 6.00 NewsNight. 7.00 The Australian: 60 Years Of News. 8.00 NewsNight.

9.00 What Really Happened In Wuhan. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat

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MONDAY, January 5 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Vera, Farewell Pet. (PG, R) 10.55 Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Gala. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Kimberley. (R) 1.50 Restoration Aust. (R) 2.50 Would I Lie To You? (R) 3.20 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.50 Grand Designs: Streets. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) 2.55 Going Places. (R) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 1.

H’lights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 2.

Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test.

Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session.

3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 2.

Evening session.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 4. Group Stage. USA v Spain.

Czech Republic v Norway.

4.30 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia.

(PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Matlock. (PGadl, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (Premiere) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Disease X: Hunting The Next Pandemic. (Premiere, PG) 9.00 Judi Dench: Shakespeare, My Family And Me. (Premiere, PG) Dame Judi Dench explores her family’s past.

9.50 A Life In Ten Pictures. (PG, R) 10.40 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 11.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Wonders Of The Moon With Dara Ó Briain. (PGa, R) 9.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M) 10.20 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 10.55 Like Water For Chocolate. (Ml) 11.55 Culprits. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Pagan Peak. (MA15+asv, R) 3.40 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble.

(PGa, R) 4.15 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 24.

Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat.

10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match.

Post-match coverage of the game.

11.00 Chicago Fire. (Final, Mav) Severide puts his job on the line to help out one of their own. Kidd navigates Natalie’s relationship with her sister.

12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s) Abby wants to define her relationship.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 9.00 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade.

(1989, PGv, R) Harrison Ford.

11.30 Sight Unseen. (Ma) 12.20 A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+av, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia.

A couple need help making a decision on their home.

8.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) After discovering a navy pilot’s body riddled with unusual wounds, the investigation draws the NCIS team into the rabbit hole of UFO conspiracy theories.

10.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato.

7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 TKO: Total Knock Out. 9.10 The Crystal Maze. 9.55 Merlin.

10.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

6.50 The 77 Percent. 7.20 WorldWatch. 8.40 DW Euromaxx. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.45 WorldWatch. 12.15pm Rex In Rome. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.35 Our DNA Journey.

(Premiere) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Genius Game. (Premiere) 9.40 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe.

10.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. 11.25 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Hornby: A Model Empire. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 This Rugged Coast. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 Endeavour. 10.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files.

11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon MOVIE: Ghost Ship. (1952, PG) 1.30 MOVIE: Went The Day Well?

(1942, PG) 3.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 4. Group Stage. USA v Spain. Czech Republic v Norway. Germany v Poland.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 4. Group Stage. Great Britain v Greece. Germany v Poland. 2am Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Reel Action. 8.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 9.00 The Living Room. 10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 The Dog House. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 The Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted.

10.20 Matlock. 11.15 The Ex-Wife. 12.15am Home Shopping.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Ponyo.

(2008) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.10 The Boy And The Heron. (2023, PG) 10.25 The Movie Show.

10.55 Mystic Pizza. (1988, M) 12.50pm Point Break.

(1991, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 4.00 Discovering Film. 4.50 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 6.35 Ponyo. (2008) 8.30 Godzilla Minus One. (2023, Japanese) 10.55 Late Programs. 5.50am Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am NFL. NFL. Week 18.

Continued. 8.30 NFL. NFL. Week 18. 11.30 NFL Tailgate. 12.30pm Border Security. 1.30 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 2.30 Motor Racing.

NDRC Top Doorslammer. Highlights. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 9.30 Aussie Salvage Squad. 10.30 The Mightiest. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

8.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched.

10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Tennis.

Brisbane International. 6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. 11.00 MOVIE: Navy SEALs. (1990, M) 1.15am The Vampire Diaries. 3.05 Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

2pm Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Unstaged: Archie Roach. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Karla Grant Presents. 9.00 Song Of Rapa Nui. 10.00 MOVIE: Little Shop Of Horrors. (1986, M) 11.40 Late Programs.

6am First Edition.

7.00 First Edition. 8.00 News. 8.30 News. 9.00 First Edition. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 Afternoon Agenda. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 The Late Debate. 9.00 Artificial Intelligence Investigated.

10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, January 6 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Disease X. (PG, R) 11.10 Judi Dench: Shakespeare, My Family And Me. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (PGa, R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (R) 3.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs: Streets. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.50 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R) 2.55 Going Places. (R) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers.

(R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 2.

H’lights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 3.

Morning session. 12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test.

Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session.

3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 3.

Evening session.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) Highlights from the year in review.

10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Group Stage. Italy v France. Canada v Belgium.

4.30 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia.

(PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal.

(R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Matlock. (PGa, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line.

3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (Return) 9.00 Human: The First Of Us. (Premiere, PG) 10.00 Britain By The Book. (PG, R) 10.50 Australia’s Open. (Ml, R) 11.40 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Ma, R) 8.35 Rod Stewart: A Working Class Hero.

9.35 Aerial Australia. (PGa, R) 10.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 11.05 Exit. (Premiere, MA15+ads) 12.00 Dopesick. (Mals, R) 2.15 The Eco Show. (R) 3.15 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 4.25 My Unique B&B. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 25.

Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder.

10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match.

Post-match coverage of the game.

11.00 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) George starts secretly spending time with Rosie’s ex.

12.00 Miniseries: London Spy. (MA15+ds) Danny goes public with Alex’s research.

1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Takes a look at Greek culture in Melbourne.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5.

Group Stage. Australia v Czech Republic. Italy v France.

11.30 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R) A detective returns to her home town.

12.30 La Brea. (Mav, R) Gavin takes charge of the survivors.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Destination WA. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Hello SA: The Coast Is Calling. (PG) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Kelly meets a fluff ball named Jinglebells.

8.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Fallout. (2018, PGalv, R) A secret agent must prevent disaster when stolen plutonium falls into the hands of an arms dealer. Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Rebecca Ferguson.

11.20 10 News+. (R) 11.50 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom.

7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60.

8.30 Ice Age. 9.15 Monsters Of The Deep. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 The Movie Show. 11.40 WorldWatch.

12.10pm Homicide. 2.00 Curious Australia. 2.35 Heroines. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Genius Game. 9.40 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. 10.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. 11.35 Hoarders. 1.05am Bad Education. 1.40 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute.

9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files.

3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency.

4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Judge John Deed. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels.

11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon MOVIE: My Learned Friend. (1943, PG) 1.30 MOVIE: The Man Who Haunted Himself. (1970, PG) 3.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5.

Group Stage. Australia v Czech Republic. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 MOVIE: The Lincoln Lawyer. (2011, M) 11.05 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.00 The Living Room.

10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 The Dog House. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 The Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Matlock.

11.15 The Ex-Wife.

12.15am Home Shopping.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989) 7.45 The Movie Show.

8.20 Ponyo. (2008) 10.15 Ping Pong: The Triumph.

(2023, M, Mandarin) 12.45pm The Space Between The Lines. (2019, M, German) 3.00 Discovering Film. 3.55 Gulmohar. (2023, PG, Hindi) 6.30 Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989) 8.30 Iris And The Men. (2023, French) 10.25 Bergman Island. (2021, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Aussie Adventure Bike Show. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.30 Outback Truckers. 9.30 Railroad Australia.

10.30 Ice Road Truckers. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

8.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched.

10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Tennis.

Brisbane International. 6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. 11.00 MOVIE: Dumb Money. (2023, MA15+) 1am The Vampire Diaries. 3.00 Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Stompem Ground 2022: Footprince.

2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Unstaged: City Sessions. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Wild, Smart And Deadly. (Premiere) 7.30 Big Backyard Quiz. 8.30 Unleash The Beast.

9.30 Hunting Aotearoa. 10.00 Late Programs.

6am First Edition.

7.00 First Edition. 8.00 News. 8.30 News. 9.00 First Edition. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 Afternoon Agenda.

6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 The Late Debate. 9.00 Are We Ready For War? 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat

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WEDNESDAY, January 7 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australia’s Best Competition Competition.

(Ml, R) 11.10 All Creatures Great And Small. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miniseries: The Cry. (Mal, R) 1.55 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.25 Simply Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs: Streets. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.50 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (Mas, R) 2.55 Going Places.

(R) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally.

Stage 3. H’lights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Morning Programs.

12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 4.

Evening session.

6.00 Today.

9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6.

Group Stage. Poland v Netherlands.

First quarter-final.

4.30 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia.

(PG, R) Hosted by Todd Woodbridge.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal.

(R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Matlock. (PGav, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line.

3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Hard Quiz. (Return, PG) 8.30 Utopia. (PG, R) A security consultant creates stress.

9.25 Changing Ends. (Return, PG) 10.10 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+, R) 10.45 The Jetty. (Mdl, R) 11.40 Chopsticks Or Fork? (R) 12.00 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (PG, R) 8.30 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. (Return) 9.25 Crime. (MA15+) 10.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 11.00 Face To Face. (Premiere, Ma) 11.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Premiere, Malv) 1.40 The Eco Show. (R) 2.35 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 4.20 My Unique B&B. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 26.

Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades.

10.30 Big Bash League Post-Match.

Post-match coverage of the game.

11.00 Air Crash Investigations: Deadly Exchange. (PGa, R) Explores the crash of Flight 5966.

12.00 MOVIE: Party From Hell.

(2021, Mav, R) A party planner plots against her employer. Jackie Moore, April Martucci.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. The latest news, sport and weather.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Paramedics. (Mam, R) 9.30 Beyond The Build.

10.30 American Crime Story. (Madlsv) 12.10 World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.30 Airport 24/7. (PGadl, R) The night shift contends with problem passengers.

8.30 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) Sparks fly between Elsbeth and a Scottish musician after he witnesses a murder through a video art installation linking Manhattan with his tiny seaside town.

10.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

11.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert.

12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato.

7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 Steven Universe. 8.50 Adventure Time. 9.15 Teen Titans Go! 9.40 We Bare Bears. 9.50 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 10.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Stone Cold Takes On America. 1.25 If You Are The One. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.35 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Genius Game. 9.40 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. 10.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. 11.20 MOVIE: Michael Collins.

(1996, MA15+) 1.50am Late Programs.

7TWO (62)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Home In WA. 2.30 The Master. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Inspector George Gently. 10.45 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Gideon’s Way. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Explore. 12.10 MOVIE: The Rebel. (1961) 2.20 MOVIE: The Siege Of Pinchgut.

(1959, PG) 4.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6. Group Stage. Poland v Netherlands. First quarter-final.

7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 8.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 6. Second quarter-final. 2am Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.00 The Living Room.

10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 The Dog House. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 The Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Matlock.

11.15 The Ex-Wife.

12.15am Home Shopping.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Kiki’s Delivery Service. (1989) 8.05 The Movie Show.

8.40 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 10.25 Speed Kills. (2018, M) 12.20pm The Hummingbird. (2022, M, French) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 Discovering Film. 4.20 Limelight. (1952, PG) 6.50 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 8.30 Pig. (2021) 10.15 Traffic.

(2000, MA15+) 1am Late Programs. 5.50 Limelight.

(1952, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator.

4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

8.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched.

10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Tennis.

Brisbane International. 6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. 11.00 MOVIE: The Courier. (2020, M) 1.10am The Vampire Diaries. 3.05 Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.30pm Off Country. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate.

2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Unstaged: Midsumma. 5.30 Going Places. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Wild, Smart And Deadly. 7.30 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 8.00 Lurujarri Dreaming. 8.35 MOVIE: Set It Off. (1996, M) 10.25 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 8.00 News. 8.30 News. 9.00 First Edition. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 Afternoon Agenda. 6.00 Credlin.

7.00 Bolt Report. 8.00 The Late Debate. 9.00 Never Again: The Fight Against Antisemitism. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, January 8 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.00 Classic Countdown Extras. (R) 11.10 Changing Ends. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Miss Austen. (R) 2.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 3.25 Nigella At My Table. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs: Streets. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Wild Beauty Of Germany’s Islands. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG, R) 2.55 Going Places. (R) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 4.

H’lights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Cricket. The Ashes.

Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

12.30 The Ashes: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket.

The Ashes. Fifth Test. Australia v England. Day 5.

Afternoon session. 3.10 The Ashes: Tea Break.

3.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Fifth Test. Aust v England.

Evening session.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning.

12.00 Space Invaders. (PG, R) 1.00 Jeopardy! Australia.

2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon.

5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. (R) 7.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 7.30 Farm To Fork.

(R) 8.00 Bold. (PG, R) 8.30 Deal Or No Deal.

(R) 9.00 Lingo. (R) 10.00 Matlock. (PGlv, R) 12.00 Farm To Fork. 12.30 Family Feud. (PG, R) 1.00 Taskmaster Australia. (PGls, R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line.

3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (Return, PG) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (Return, PG) 9.30 Goolagong. (Ma, R) 10.20 Chopsticks Or Fork? (R) 10.30 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PGl, R) 11.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Toronto Airport Uncovered. (Premiere) 8.20 Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks. (Premiere) 9.15 In Flight. (Premiere) 10.10 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R) 10.45 Vienna Blood. (MA15+av) 11.40 Outlander. (Msv, R) 2.05 The Eco Show. (R) 3.30 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R) 4.05 My Unique B&B. (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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 27.

Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers.

10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. An expert panel examines the latest in cricket.

11.15 Boyzone: Life, Death And Boybands: Love Me For A Reason.

(Mal, R) Charts the rise of Boyzone.

12.15 Life. (Malsv, R) Crews searches for a missing Reese.

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 7. Quarter-finals.

11.30 Chicago Med. (Ma) Maggie and Sharon’s friendship is tested.

12.30 A Remarkable Place To Die. (MA15+lv, R) A detective returns to her home town.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

7.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(Mns) Guests include Kim Kardashian.

8.40 MOVIE: Rocketman. (2019, Madls, R) Follows the life of Elton John, from his years as a prodigy to his musical partnership with Bernie Taupin. Taron Egerton, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden.

11.10 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.

11.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato.

7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep.

7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.10 Secret Life Of The Wombat. 10.00 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 10.40 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch.

10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Fashionista. 12.40 Bowled Over: Untold Australia.

1.45 Devoured. 2.40 Insight. 3.40 WorldWatch.

5.40 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

8.30 Genius Game. 9.30 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. 10.20 The Handmaid’s Tale. 11.10 Homicide. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62)

6am Morning Programs.

9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Home In WA. 2.30 The Age Of Elizabeth. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs.

10.30 Iconic Australia. 11.30 My Favorite Martian.

Noon Avengers. 1.00 MOVIE: Second Fiddle.

(1957) 2.30 MOVIE: Josephine And Men. (1955) 4.30 Yorkshire Auction House. 5.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 7. Quarter-finals. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm.

8.40 MOVIE: Hot Shots! (1991, M) 10.20 MOVIE: The Pink Panther Strikes Again. (1976, PG) 12.30am Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.00 The Living Room.

10.00 JAG. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 The Dog House. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 The Living Room. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Matlock.

11.15 The Ex-Wife.

12.15am Home Shopping.

SKY NEWS (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Limelight.

(1952, PG) 8.20 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 10.00 Iris And The Men. (2023, French) 11.55 Bergman Island. (2021, M) 2pm Hajjan. (2023, PG, Arabic) 4.20 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG) 6.10 Spirited Away. (2001) 8.30 Priscilla. (2023, M) 10.40 May December. (2023, MA15+) 12.45am Spirited Away. (2001) 3.15 Pig. (2021) 4.55 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs.

9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Billy The Exterminator. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars.

7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Ghostbusters: Afterlife. (2021, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs.

8.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched.

10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Tennis. Brisbane International. 6.00 Tennis.

Brisbane International. 11.00 MOVIE: Man On A Ledge. (2012, M) 1am The Vampire Diaries. 3.00 Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs.

1.35pm Bamay. 2.00 Tradition On A Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters.

5.25 Unstaged: Sorbaes. 5.30 Going Places. 6.00 Bamay. 6.30 NITV News: Summer Yarns. 6.40 Wild, Smart And Deadly. 7.29 NITV Weather. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Reservation Dogs.

9.30 MOVIE: Timecop. (1994) 11.15 Late Programs.

6am First Edition.

7.00 First Edition. 8.00 News. 8.30 News. 9.00 First Edition. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 NewsDay. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 Afternoon Agenda. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 The Late Debate. 9.00 The Real Cost Of Net Zero. 10.00 NewsNight. 11.00 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat

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Last month, Courtney attended the School Sport Australia (SSA) Track and Field Championships for 10-12-year-olds, at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) where she claimed silver in the Combined 100m Relay, Bronze in the Shot Put, and Bronze in the Discus.

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