THE Hastings community turned out in support of cyclist Matt Hockings as he passed through the region on his 1000km charity ride for R U OK? - the charity raising awareness of mental health and suicide prevention.
Matt, who set out from Upper Coomera and will finish in Daisy Hill in Queensland, was riding across northern NSW in the lead-up to R U OK? Day, on 11 September.
His arrival included stops at both Port Macquarie and Wauchope.
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By Luke HADFIELD
q Matt with the Lions Wauchope volunteers. Photo: supplied.
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Fines fall after camera trial
By Luke HADFIELD
A NSW GOVERNMENT trial of average speed cameras targeting light vehicles has recorded a sharp drop in speeding offences during its first month of enforcement.
The cameras, operating on stretches of the Pacific and Hume Highways, began issuing fines on 1 July after two months of warning notices.
Early results show a marked change in driver behaviour, with
the number of speeding detections almost halved.
In July, one in every 276 cars monitored was fined, compared with one in 143 receiving warning letters in May.
More than 1.8 million vehicles have been checked since the trial began, with 2310 fines issued in July across the two locations.
On the Pacific Highway section between Kew and Lake Innes, speeding rates dropped from one in every 146 cars in May to one in every 317 in July.
The Hume Highway site between Coolac and Gundagai saw a fall from one in every 138 to one in every 214 over the same period.
The program is scheduled to run until June 2026 and is intended to improve road safety by encouraging compliance with speed limits.
Revenue raised from infringements is directed to the state’s Community Road Safety Fund, which supports education and safety initiatives.
Minister for Roads
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but to replace it entirely.
“Why should small businesses have to suffer,” Mr Stone said.
CCTV footage from the complex shows two masked individuals running directly to Mr Stone’s window before deliberately tagging it and fleeing the scene.
The incident was time stamped at approximately 8.30pm the night before.
Although the entire event was captured, the
offenders’ identities remain hidden.
No other business in the complex was targeted.
Police have since been provided with the footage.
The damage came at a cost.
The one-way film on Mr Stone’s window meant the graffiti could not be removed and cleaning attempts failed.
The only option was a costly replacement.
With no known motive behind the
attack, Mr Stone is left puzzled as to why his office was singled out.
He believes the incident is part of a larger trend.
“It’s disgusting behaviour and we are starting to see it more and more,” he said.
With police resources already stretched across the Hastings region, Mr Stone believes the last thing the community needs is more anti-social behaviour creating unnecessary pressure.
Jenny Aitchison said the figures show the approach is working.
“Speeding is the biggest killer on NSW roads and is a factor in around 40 percent of all fatalities and I make no apologies for doing everything possible to lower that figure,” she said.
“Camera enforcement is one of the most effective, evidence-based measures to increase safer driving.
“It saves lives and prevents injuries.
“The trial is having
the desired effect, with speeding offences almost halving across both locations.
“It’s pleasing to see an improvement in driver behaviour as we continue to monitor the effectiveness of this trial.”
Ms Aitchison added that speeding increases both the chance of a crash and its severity.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and we want everyone to make it home in one piece every time they get behind the wheel.”
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in partnership with the Wauchope Lions Club.
Community Development Manager Tim Walker said the visit created a real buzz.
“It was a pleasure to host Matt as he rolled into the Hastings,“ he said.
“It was terrific to [raise awareness] with the public and the staff.”
“Thank you to Wauchope Lions for their support.”
Matt has already raised more than $30,000 for R U OK? over four years.
This year he was named a finalist in the Barbara Hocking Memorial Awards for his work as a conversation leader.
His ride continued north through Coffs Harbour before the final leg to Queensland.
q Darran from IGA at Wauchope cheers on Matt. Photo: supplied.
q Coastal Realty & Strata on William Street has been targeted in a graffiti attack.
Gumbaynggirr scholar awarded Churchill Fellowship
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following report contains the name of a person who has died.
By Andrew VIVIAN
GUMBAYNGGIRR woman Dr
Julie Ballangarry has been named a 2025 Churchill Fellow.
The Mid North Coast scholar and educator is committed to Reconciliation and said she was inspired by her first role model, Uncle Kevin “Porky” Ballangarry of Bowraville.
“[He was] a strong Aboriginal man, proud of who we are and where we come from,” she said.
“As a child, I watched him share our culture with non-Indigenous people to bridge gaps and build understanding.
“He wanted a better, shared future.
“I remember him coming to my school, speaking in my SOSE classes, telling the truth about our history, his experiences with government policies, and what it was like growing up in Australia from
1948 onwards.”
Dr Ballangarry said those moments shaped her.
She is now the Director of First Nations Strategy and Coordination at Charles Sturt University in Port Macquarie, with responsibility for working across the institution to drive culturally grounded, high-impact outcomes for staff, students, and communities.
The Churchill Trust was founded 60 years ago to honour British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.
CEO Christine Dacey said, “Our Fellows are everyday Australians with extraordinary ideas.”
“They have the passion and persistence to learn from the world’s best and bring home solutions that make a real difference in their communities.
“Churchill Fellows have the opportunity to travel the
globe in search of solutions to pressing challenges at home.”
Dr Ballangarry’s work is underpinned by advancing Reconciliation through truthtelling, justice, and transformative partnerships.
Her fellowship project is titled, “To examine how Reconciliation is pursued by marginalised peoples despite political barriers”.
It is an investigation of how Indigenous and other marginalised peoples respond to political resistance or avoidance of Reconciliation, and how governments frame Reconciliation narratives to promote unity, often without addressing systemic injustice.
Dr Ballangarry will spend eight weeks with Bundjalung colleague Erin Lang, examining case studies in Canada, Aotearoa-New Zealand, South Africa, and Northern Ireland.
They will explore how
communities reclaim Reconciliation as a process grounded in truth, justice, and genuine accountability.
“Working in the community sector and as a teacher, I saw how the impacts of colonisation were still felt every day,” Dr Ballangarry said.
“I also saw how easy it was for institutions to lean on symbolic gestures while avoiding the hard work of truthtelling or structural
reform.
“That’s when I knew Reconciliation had to be more than words, it had to uphold Indigenous rights and change the systems that harm us.
“For me, Reconciliation means every Australian understands our shared history, and governments lead by example, embedding Indigenous rights at the heart of our nation and its policies.”
Dr Ballangarry said she hoped the Churchill
Fellowship would help her learn from other First Nations peoples and that their stories of success and struggle will help shape a movement in Australia that is courageous, community-led, grounded in truth, and full of hope for the future.
The Winston Churchill Trust encourages curious, determined people, ready to make a difference, to consider Fellowship applications when they open in February 2026.
q Julie Ballangarry is one of this year’s 100 Churchill Fellows. Photo: Winston Churchill Trust.
Bushfire survivors call for climate levy
By Sis HIGGINS
The group is urging the Albanese Government to set a 2035 climate target strong enough to save lives.
They are also calling for coal and gas corporations to pay a climate pollution levy to fund the vast costs of climate adaptation.
“It would be a drop in the ocean for them, and a lifeline for our communities,” Pappinbarra Valley RFS volunteer and BSCA member Chay Khamsone told News Of The Area.
“This is not a game of monopoly where we congratulate the winner on a fair game of hoarding all the resources.
“This is our lives and our children’s futures.
“As a frontline volunteer, I’m asking for your help to push for this change and ‘Ask Big Polluters to Pay’.”
The NCRA warns that on the current path of emissions reduction, the world will reach 2.7 degrees of warming by 2100.
The report makes clear that future impacts will be cascading, compounding, and happening all at once.
Communities, particularly those in the regions, outer suburbs and in northern Australia, are expected to be hit the hardest.
They will face risks to
health, homes, insurance and infrastructure.
Food production and the natural environment are also at stake.
Dangerous fire weather days are projected to continue to increase in frequency in southern and eastern parts of the country, with a longer fire season and potential for more megafires.
Bushfires were identified as key risks across all seven of the country’s “key systems” including national security, economy, health, infrastructure and primary industries.
The findings come in the wake of bushfires like
those experienced in Port Macquarie and across NSW from November 2019 to February 2020.
They caused major property destruction and claimed 26 lives.
“We greet this report with a mix of emotions: dread, relief and optimism,” said Serena Joyner, CEO of BSCA.
“The report findings lay out in shocking black and white what our members know in their hearts from their own bitter experience - that catastrophic climate change is unfolding now and will get much worse in the years to come.”
Milestone for Endeavour Clubhouse
By Sis HIGGINS
ENDEAVOUR Mental Health
Recovery Clubhouse in Port Macquarie is celebrating its 10th year of supporting people living with mental illness.
The anniversary coincides with a new report highlighting the urgent need for stronger community-based mental health support.
A recent government report on loneliness found that “about 15 percent of people in NSW feel lonely ‘often’, and a third of people report having no one to support them in times of trouble,” said Endeavour CEO Garth Norris.
“The situation is far worse for people facing mental health challenges, who are twice
as likely to feel isolated and lonely, than people without a mental health condition,” he said.
Mr Norris said the good news was that services like Endeavour could make a significant difference.
“Providing people with spaces like Endeavour, where they can make meaningful social connections, dramatically reduces the risk of loneliness by helping to build a sense of belonging and purpose.”
The Healthy North Coast Health Needs Assessment also highlighted the scale of the challenge in the Hastings, with “one fifth of people having experienced high or very high levels of emotional distress,” Mr Norris said.
“Worryingly, one in 10
people needed to access a mental health service but were unable to, and the rate at which lives are being lost to suicide in our area is well above the NSW average.”
Marking 10 years, Endeavour continues to offer a safe space for adults with mental health conditions to build relationships, grow confidence and independence, and develop skills that can lead to employment.
“Clearly, there is more we can do as a community to create connection, belonging and purpose,” Mr Norris said.
Anyone interested in learning more about Endeavour Clubhouse can visit the Facebook page or website, phone (02) 6583 4148, or drop in at 176 Hastings River Drive from Monday to Thursday.
Free mental health support across Mid North Coast
By Sis HIGGINS
OCTOBER is Mental Health
Month; a timely reminder that Mid North Coast residents can access free support programs through Healthy Hub Connect.
The service, funded by the Healthy North Coast Primary Health Network, provides
a range of free, accessible support options from Kew to Tweed Heads.
Permanent hubs operate in Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour with outreach locations bringing care closer to smaller communities.
Aimee White, Manager of Engagement and Experience for Adult Mental Health
Services, said people can reach out however they feel most comfortable.
It can be by phone, email or by referral through their GP.
“Our friendly team understands that asking for help can feel daunting, which is why we’ve created a ‘no wrong door’ approach.
“The important thing is finding what feels right for you and your unique circumstances.
“Everyone’s journey is different.
“What works for one person might not work for another, and that’s completely okay.
Services available
include:
- Men’s Wellbeing Matters, suicide prevention support
- Low Intensity Mental Health Service, for those needing gentle support
- Youth Severe and Complex Mental Health Service (YES), specialised youth care
- Choice of Mind, clinical care coordination - Healthy Minds Psychological Therapies, counselling services To connect with support, call the Medicare Mental Health phone line on 1800 595 212 or ask your GP for a referral.
BUSHFIRE Survivors for Climate Action (BSCA) have spoken out following the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA).
q The effects of the Black Summer’ bushfires:an orange haze over Town Beach at 3:07pm on Friday 8 November 2019: Photo: Sis Higgins.
q A new gym program is one of the many ways that Endeavour Clubhouse helps its members to develop new friendships, skills and community connections.
Volunteer JPs in demand
By Pauline CAIN
FROM time to time we need the services of a Justice of the Peace to witness a statutory declaration or affidavit or to certify a copy of an original document.
They are trusted to be honest and impartial when performing these functions.
Barry Hacker is the JP Desk Coordinator for the Port Macquarie Support Group of the NSW Justices Association.
He oversees six desks in the area and arranges rosters for the JPs.
“These JPs are all volunteers providing a much needed service free of charge to the community,” he said.
“There are 12 regular volunteers but we are always looking for more.
“Local training can be in private, or while sitting on a JP desk with experienced JPs.
”It is well worth becoming a member of the association as it keeps you updated about procedures and regulations.”
JP services in Port Macquarie can be accessed on the following days and locations:
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: Panthers Port Macquarie foyer between 9.30-11.30am
- Friday: Port Macquarie Courthouse main foyer 9.3011.30am.
- Saturday: Port Macquarie Library, 10amnoon Outside the above mentioned hours in Port Macquarie contact Barry Hacker on 0412 655 904 or Assistant Coordinator Tony Lanzafame JP on 0412 008 536.
Museum honoured for ‘Marking Time’
PORT Macquarie’s Historical Society has been named the inaugural recipient of the History Council of NSW History Week Award.
The new award highlights the important work of
grassroots organisations, often with limited resources, in delivering engaging programs that connect communities with their past.
The Society was selected for its 2024 “Marking the
THE NSW Independent Liquor & Gaming Authority (ILGA) travelled to the Port Macquarie-Hastings region this week to gain a stronger understanding of issues facing the Mid North Coast.
ILGA is an independent statutory decision-maker responsible for decisions
under gaming and liquor legislation.
The visit was part of ILGA’s Regional Engagement Strategy and follows trips to Moree and Queanbeyan in the past 12 months.
ILGA chairperson Caroline Lamb said these visits were essential
exhibition at the Port Macquarie Museum.
It featured 30 significant objects from the museum’s collection, each telling a unique story reflecting the History Week theme “Marking
said the objects reflected personal, local, and national milestones.
“Each object marked a
in time – whether
to maintain ties with stakeholders in regional areas and to ensure ILGA continues to make decisions relevant to the needs and expectations of local communities.
“It’s important for ILGA to stay up-to-date with issues impacting regional
communities and there’s no better way to do this than by meeting people face-to-face,” Ms Lamb said.
“The deeper the insights we have into each area’s needs, the more informed and relevant ILGA’s regulatory decision-making is.
“By gaining an increased
it was a commemoration, a change, or a continuation of tradition. “We are thrilled that our efforts have been recognised through this award, and we share it with all the passionate volunteers, supporters and visitors who help keep our local history alive.”
The award was announced by the History Council of NSW during History Week 2025, at an event in Sydney on 9 September.
“This award is a tribute to the power of storytelling and the importance of local museums in connecting people to place and memory,”
Ms Sommers said.
“We’re honoured to be the first recipients and encouraged to continue sharing Port Macquarie’s rich and diverse history.”
It features the intimate journals and diary entries of Annabella Boswell, whose vivid accounts of life at Lake Innes House - once the grand residence of Major Archibald Innes - reveal a deep connection to the surrounding waters.
Her narratives are brought to life through a unique blend of personal archives, historical objects and contemporary artworks that invite reflection on the enduring relationship between people, place and water.
The Reflections exhibition is on display until 31 January 2026.
The Port Macquarie Museum is located at 22 Clarence Street, and is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
The museum's final “First Sunday Free” for the year will be held on Sunday 5 October.
To mark this year’s History Week, the museum has curated a new exhibition called “Reflections - Life at the Lake House”.
awareness of what matters to locals, we can be assured future decisions which impact the area will be balanced and fair.”
Authority members and staff were set to meet with key stakeholders and community groups, including Port Macquarie Hastings
Council, NSW Health – Mid North Coast Local Health District, GambleAware, Office of Responsible Gambling, NSW Police, Hastings Liquor Accord, ClubsNSW and the Australian Hotels Association.
Moment”
Time”.
Museum Curator Debbie Sommers
moment
q Barry Hacker JP at the Port Macquarie Courthouse. Photo: supplied.
q Museum Curator Debbie Sommers accepting the inaugural History Week Award in Sydney. Photo: TWH Photography.
q Visitors viewing the ‘Reflections’ exhibition at the Port Macquarie Museum.
Community spirit shines at Lost Plot Spring Fair
By Sis HIGGINS
THE Lost Plot Spring Fair drew a wave of praise on Sunday 14 September, with local leaders joining the community in celebrating the event’s success.
Deputy Mayor Lauren Edwards and Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer visited the fair, taking the chance to meet and greet stallholders and visitors.
The Lost Plot Spring Fair provided a warm and friendly atmosphere in which locals and visitors explored sustainable gardening and ecosystem regeneration, while supporting fundraising efforts for community groups.
The family-friendly event also featured live entertainment, craft stalls, food vendors, and plenty of activities for children, cementing its place as one of Port
Macquarie’s most anticipated community gatherings.
Landcare volunteer Joan Wilson told News Of The Area that the group focused on talking to people about problems in their natural environment.
“From garden choices to what to do with farms where major erosion has removed masses of soil on riverbanks,” she said.
“We offered a free native plant and invited fairgoers to come and visit our Landcare Nursery on Mondays from 9am to noon.
“We have held a stall at the Lost Plot Spring Fair over the last couple of years because Landcare fits into the theme of this wellattended and well-organised community event.
“The Lost Plot Fair organisers, particularly Sybil Juzwiak and Graeme Evans, are excellent at what they do, and all volunteers
at the Lost Plot do an excellent job teaching the community to create and grow vegetable gardens in a sustainable way.”
Landcare’s work in Port Macquarie spans more than 25 years, regenerating local neighbourhood areas from weed infestations into native forests and wetlands.
From 2012 to 2020, the group restored two major urban creek lines, Yarranabee Creek and Wrights Creek, both of which flow into Kooloonbung Creek.
To support this work, Landcare has established an extensive nursery at the end of Blackbutt Road.
The nursery supplies thousands of plants each year to locals, Council, developers, Koala Conservation Australia, landholders and even customers outside the area.
By Luke HADFIELD
RSL sub-Branches, community groups and local councils are being urged to apply for the 2025 Veteran Community Grants Program, which is now accepting submissions.
The program is offering up to $3000 for projects that honour the service and sacrifice of Australia’s servicemen and servicewomen while also supporting the wellbeing of veterans across NSW.
communities with the means to recognise and preserve the contributions of veterans while strengthening local support networks.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, said the grants provide
“These grants are about honouring and respecting those who served our country, commemorating their service
and sacrifices, educating our communities, and ensuring their families and communities feel supported,” Mr Kemp said.
“I encourage RSL subbranches, community groups, and local councils to put in an application and help bring funding into our area for projects that educate, preserve,
commemorate or provide direct support.”
Eligible projects include local historical research and education initiatives, preservation and display of memorabilia, public commemorative events, and activities that provide direct support to veterans.
Applications for the 2025 round close at 5pm
on 11 November, with successful projects to be announced in February 2026. Full program guidelines and application details are available on the NSW Government website under the Veteran Community Grants Program, Office for Veterans Affairs.
q Landcare volunteers at their stall: Les Mitchell, Armin Fischer, Annie Gilligan, Joan Wilson and Janet Watson. Photo: supplied.
q Spring Fair attendees discussed gardening, erosion restoration and bushtucker with Landcare volunteers. Photo: supplied
By Pauline CAIN
HASTINGS Photography Group, based in Port Macquarie, is hosting an
exhibition at Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) this weekend, 19-21 September. Competition Steward
Lindie Kolver said there are 80 prints in the exhibition representing genres including Open Colour, Mono and Nature.
Heart-starting boost Focus on photographers
By Sis HIGGINS
THE Port Macquarie Art and Craft Centre (PMACC) has received a lifesaving boost, with two new
defibrillators purchased through the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, joined members of the
“HPG has 53 members and we’re known as ‘The Fun Club’ - [that is] having fun while learning to use your camera and also doing
the editing afterwards,” Ms Kolver said.
“We have members from as far as Kempsey and Taree.
“Eighteen members decided on their best work for the exhibition and Canvas Momentz printed our endeavours.”
Ms Kolver said members
will be on duty during the exhibition to welcome visitors and provide information and contact details for anyone interested in joining HPG. The exhibition is open 10am-4pm each day.
LUSC is one of the group’s sponsors.
to acknowledge the support.
Centre this week to celebrate the $2500 grant and tour the vibrant creative hub.
Newly appointed President Kevin Carmody said it was important
“It’s great to have Pat here today to be able to say ‘thanks’ in person, introduce him to some of our members and give him a bit of a tour of the facility,” Mr Carmody said.
Treasurer Kylie Peden noted the added reassurance the defibrillators will bring.
“We have a large number of participants over the age of 60 who come to enjoy the space and take part in the artistic endeavours on offer.
“It’s a popular place, so it’s great to know we now have these heartstarters on hand in case the worst should happen.
“We are a tight knit group and we want everyone to be as safe and cared for as possible.”
The equipment will be shared between PMACC and its neighbour, the Hastings Men’s Shed.
Mr Conaghan said the visit highlighted the strength of the creative community.
“This funding was a great excuse to come and have a sticky-beak at a facility I’ve wanted to check out for some time,” he said.
“It’s one thing to read the list of creative pursuits available on the website, and it’s quite another to see them in action.
“These are the kinds of skills that are passed down through generations, like leatherwork and silversmithing, and it’s great to see them alive and well in our community.”
While he hopes the defibrillators won’t need to be used, Mr Conaghan said they provide vital peace of mind for the Centre’s many members and visitors.
q ‘Looking for ET’ by Trevor Mills. Taken during a trip to Parkes. Photo: supplied.
q Cowper MP Pat Conaghan (left of sign) with members of the Port Macquarie Art and Craft Centre. Photo: supplied.
q ‘Dog fun after the rain’ by Lindie Kolver. Taken after the big rains earlier in the year. Photo: supplied.
‘Amazing’ Beach-to-Beach boardwalk officially opened
By Luke HADFIELD
COMMUNITY members and dignitaries gathered
in Dunbogan last week to celebrate the official opening of the D5 section of the Beach-to-Beach Shared Path.
The newly completed section features 240 metres of boardwalk, including 220 metres constructed over water.
By Andrew VIVIAN
THE release of the “National Climate Risk Assessment” (NCRA) earlier this week has alarmed climate groups around the country.
The assessment analyses 11 priority risks under three scenarios of 1.5°C, 2°C and 3°C warming.
The 3°C warming by 2090 scenario includes warnings that heat-related deaths will rise by 444 percent in Sydney and 423 percent in Darwin.
It predicts that up to 34 percent of coastal communities (more than three million people) could be at high or very high risk from regular coastal flooding, erosion and inundation and that disaster recovery funding could cost 7.2 times more than it does now.
There will be higher biosecurity risks and increases in the risk of food insecurity because climate hazards will reduce yields for some crops and increase livestock heat stress.
Species will be forced to move, adapt to the new conditions or die out, with 40 - 70 percent of native plant species exposed to climatic conditions they do not currently experience.
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) said an emergency response from the Albanese government is essential.
Acting CEO, Dr Paul Sinclair, said children’s mental and physical health is being affected already, and those impacts are getting worse.
“An appropriate response to this alarm bell would be to rapidly phase out Australia’s coal and gas exports –because no matter where they are burned, they are harming Australians,” he said.
“To give Australians and our environment the best chance of holding global warming at the safest levels now possible, Australia should set a 2035 target of no less than 80 percent.”
United Firefighters
Union of Australia National
Secretary Greg McConville, said the reports highlighted the urgency of the task ahead of policymakers.
He said, “Firefighters are on the front lines of climate change – they put their lives on the line to protect life and property from bushfires and natural disasters.
“[The] reports show clearly that there are actions we must take today to prepare for a greater frequency and intensity of natural disasters in the coming years.
“It is critical that Australian governments invest in the people who protect our homes, towns, infrastructure and essential services so that Australia can be more resilient in the face of what’s coming.”
Serena Joyner, CEO of Bushfire Survivors For Climate Action said, “The findings in the National Climate Risk Assessment are shocking but not a surprise to our members, many of whom have faced down the
The 2.5 metre-wide shared path includes a five metre-wide accessible area and is fitted with LED lighting, enhancing safety and visibility during evening hours.
This achievement marks a significant milestone in a project that began more than a decade ago.
With an overall vision of an 11.2 kilometre shared pathway connecting beaches, the completion of this stage is a moment of pride for the community and a reflection of years of dedication.
Funding for the project was a collaborative effort, with all three levels of government contributing.
Federal, State and Local representatives were present at the opening, including Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold, State Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer, and Port MacquarieHastings Mayor Adam Roberts.
Members past and present of the Beach to Beach Committee were also in attendance, many of whom have worked tirelessly to see the vision come to life.
Committee member
Penny Small expressed her gratitude, saying, “It’s an amazing facility for our community.
“It provides equity of access and safe access for everyone.”
While current representatives celebrated the achievement, special acknowledgment was given to those who had helped lay the groundwork, including former Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie, former Port Macquarie MP Leslie Williams, and former Mayor Peta Pinson.
With more than eight kilometres of the pathway already complete, momentum is building to finish the remaining sections.
While securing future funding may pose challenges for members not in government, the drive and commitment of the community remain as strong as ever.
Nationals call for firefighting scheme to be made permanent National climate alarm
NSW NATIONALS MPs are calling on the NSW Government to immediately deliver its promised Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle scheme, months after the second of two trial periods ended.
In January 2024 Labor committed to provide conditional registrations that would enable farmers to drive unregistered vehicles on public roads in an emergency, but is yet to make the program permanent.
An initial trial was run between December 2023 and March 2024, with
participants nominating a vehicle used for firefighting purposes, to respond to emergency bush fire incidents on public roads within 100km of their home.
FFFVs might be utility vehicles fitted out with hoses and other firefighting equipment.
A second trial was run from 13 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Gurmesh Singh said the scheme is a crucial measure that would boost firefighting
capacity, with the bushfire season just weeks away.
“When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond, and they can play a key role in limiting damage to property and protecting lives, particularly before emergency crews arrive,” Mr Singh said.
“There’s been multiple successful trials now and the scheme has received widespread support, so the Minns Government needs to finally make this commonsense change that could make all the difference
terrifying reality of climate change and know what is coming.
“This is a moment for Australia to be courageous and act as fast as possible in bringing down climate pollution, while properly investing in communities facing climate damage, to support them to be better prepared for the consequences.
“It's only fair that the big coal, oil and gas corporations, that have been taking our country's resources and making huge profits, should now help pay to clean up their mess through a climate pollution levy that will directly help these communities."
Farmers, too, are worried.
Verity Morgan-Schmidt is the CEO of AgZero 2030, a group of West Australian farmers, and primary industry professionals and organisations, who have formed a movement to promote positive responses to Climate Change.
when disaster strikes.”
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell said regional communities are being put at risk.
“Farm Fire Fighting Vehicles tend to be used around the farm and not on public roads, which is why the conditional registration will be a good way to allow them to attend nearby fires, without the high cost of a full registration,” Mr Layzell said.
“We don’t want a situation
She said, “In response to the release of the National Climate Risk Assessment, West Australian farmers and rural communities need a strong, science-aligned climate target of at least a 75 percent reduction in emissions by 2035.”
Josh Kirkman, CEO of Surfers for Climate said the NCRA confirms "what we’ve been feeling in the water for years".
“Rising seas, coastal erosion, flooding, and storms are hitting harder than ever - and without greater action, we may not be able to ride the waves we love.”
where landholders are deterred from helping their neighbours in a fire situation because the Government was too slow to act on something it promised.”
NSW Nationals Upper House member Scott Barrett sought an update on the scheme in the Legislative Council in June.
“Given the second trial concluded three months ago, on 31 March 2025, when will a permanent scheme be announced so that farm
He said that with 80 percent of Australians living within 50km of the beach, the risks go far beyond surfing.
“We’re already seeing the devastating impact Climate Change is having along South Australia’s coastline.
“As we speak, coastal communities are suffering the dire consequences of the algal bloom that is also wreaking havoc on marine life.
“Protecting the climate isn’t just about protecting waves - it’s about protecting families, entire communities and our unique way of life.”
firefighting vehicles can be registered in a timely manner ahead of the official commencement of the 202526 bushfire season on 1 October 2025?” he asked.
In response, Minister for Roads John Graham said the review of the second trial had been completed and submitted to the Minister for Roads.
He said he was unable to provide further information at the time.
q Celebrations as the ribbon is cut, officially opening the D5 section.
q United Firefighters Union of Australia National Secretary Greg McConville, said the reports highlighted the urgency of the task ahead of policymakers. Photo: UFUA.
q When a fire breaks out, farmers are often the first to respond. Photo: DPIE.
By Luke HADFIELD
NORTH Haven Public School
student Elliott Luke has been recognised for his outstanding performance at the 2025 State AFL Championship, receiving the prestigious Best and Fairest award.
The award was presented by former North Coast PSSA AFL manager Barry Spry, who oversaw the program from 2003 to 2023.
Donated in 2008, the honour is given each year to the Best and Fairest player from a North Coast AFL team competing at the state carnival.
North Coast coach Luke Stanford praised Elliott’s versatility and determination throughout the tournament.
“Elliott played several positions over the week,” he said.
“He displayed excellent
skills when he played both in the backline and in the forward line.
“But it was in the ruck that Elliott excelled.
“Playing against opponents who were much taller than him, Elliott used his athletic ability to give his teammates every opportunity to send the footy forward and kick goals.”
North Coast manager for the State Championships Ben de Braun, also commended Elliott’s efforts and attitude during the Sydney carnival held from 4 to 6 June.
“Elliott is truly a credit to his school, family, and community.
“He consistently demonstrated attentiveness to instructions and his sportsmanship shone through in every game.
“His commitment was unwavering, and he proved to be a reliable team member,
stepping into multiple roles without hesitation.
“Elliott was voted Best and Fairest for the North Coast team.
“He was outstanding in every role he was asked to undertake, always playing with a team-first attitude and leading by example on and off the field.
“An exceptional award for a great player and more importantly, a wonderful person.”
Elliott was awarded a medal to commemorate his achievement, and the prized trophy will go on display at North Haven Public School.
Mr de Braun also extended his gratitude to the school and its principal for supporting Elliott’s participation, noting that community and school backing is essential for opportunities such as the state carnival to take place.
AFL North Coast season review Elliott Luke shines at State AFL
By Aiden BURGESS
ANOTHER AFL North Coast season is in the books.
Here is how each club fared in the 2025 season.
Coffs Harbour Breakers: Won their first seniors premiership since 2019, after finishing the home and away season as minor premiers.
Their women’s side won a record third premiership, after also finishing on top of the ladder.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints: Almost won the seniors premiership falling short by less than a goal in the grand final.
Were the only club to have grand finalists in all four senior grades, winning
the reserves premiership and finishing runners up in the women’s and Under 18s. Were also runners up in the Under 16s Boys and Youth Girls 15s competitions.
Port Macquarie Magpies: The defending premiers were knocked out at the Preliminary Final stage. Won the Under 18s
had to withdraw late in the season.
premiership and finished runners up in the reserves. Were once again a powerhouse in the juniors winning the Under 16s Boys, Under 14s Mixed, and Under 12s Mixed premierships.
Macleay Valley Eagles: Made a return to seniors competition for the first time in 10 years.
Recorded two wins, but
Marathon a family event
By Rachael THORPE
BONNY Hills local Anthony Donohoe has been pounding the pavement for most of his 61 years, regularly journeying through Dunbogan, Jolly Nose Mountain and Diamond Head on his runs.
On 31 August, he fulfilled a long-held goal to run the Sydney Marathon alongside his sister Katrina Hayes and daughter Abby Donohue.
Renowned for its spectacular scenery the world-famous marathon course covers 42.195km, crossing the Sydney Harbour
Grafton Tigers: Tough year for the Tigers as they finished with the wooden spoon in the seniors competition.
Northern Beaches Blues: Were absent on grand final day in the seniors, but won the Youth Girls 13s premiership and finished runners up in the Youth Girls 17s and Under 12s Mixed.
Bridge and finishing at the Sydney Opera House forecourt.
The marathon celebrates 25 years in 2025, with 35,000 taking part and many thousands more lining the route to spectate.
Around 79,000 people entered the ballot to race, and Anthony was delighted to be one of those selected to participate.
“The infectious atmosphere and crossing the Harbour Bridge to the Opera House were absolute highlights,” he told News Of The Area.
“I’m absolutely going to do it again, once you start running marathons it gets in your system.”
Nambucca Valley Lions: Failed to play finals in the reserves competition.
The Lions’ Youth Girls 15s team went through undefeated to win the premiership.
Bellingen Bulldogs: Their Youth Girls 17s side went through undefeated to win their fourth straight premiership.
North Coffs Kangaroos: Finished runners up in the Youth Girls 13s competition.
While Anthony has run in 100km trail races and competed in Ironman events, this was his first Sydney Marathon.
“I was happy with my well-paced time of four hours and 50 minutes, with an average speed of seven minutes per kilometre,” he said.
Anthony’s secret weapon is a product he refers to as “pickle juice”, which came to the rescue two kilometres from the finish line when he was overtaken by cramps. His running group chat is already talking about the Sydney Marathon in 2026, but the next big adventure is a 50km marathon through Mt Kosciuszko in November.
q Acting NHPS Principal Murray McGrath, best and fairest winner Elliott Luke, and former North Coast PSSA AFL manager Barry Spry.
q Anthony and Abby Donohoe crossing Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Spring Series Race and Club Championship
By Jeff WALSH
THE Port Macquarie Sailing Club’s first double header for the season on Sunday consisted of race one of the Spring Series in the morning following the race being aborted last week, a BBQ lunch, and the first Club Championship race in the afternoon.
The morning race was delayed 15 minutes waiting for more of the flukey North Easter just starting to trickle in so they could sail against the strong run in tide, and a short course had been set.
It very gradually built during the race and was quite sailable by the time the fleet finished and came in for the BBQ.
By the time the afternoon race started, the North Easter was just lovely, and the tide became slower as the race progressed, so the course was extended.
Tony Kuhn filled in doing the morning duty as the scheduled duty officer, Jeff Walsh, had snapped an achilles tendon.
Dave Winter filled in for
the afternoon race duty.
In the morning’s race 1 of the Spring Series, Scott Witchard on ‘Lukim Yu’ was the lone Arrow Cat and took 20 minutes to get enough breeze to clear the start line against the tide and sail the course for the points in the catamaran division.
The monohulls’ morning race was led from start to finish by Steve Bohlsen in his MG14 ‘Interceptor’ when he got enough puff to cross the start line only five minutes after the start, whereas the rest of the monohulls were more around the 15 minutes after start before they could sneak across the line.
However, despite the huge lead in time, once the yardsticks were applied, Rob Barwick in ‘Drift’ took the placing win by 46 seconds ahead of ‘Interceptor’.
Stuart Symons in ‘Elmo’ finished three seconds after ‘Drift’ on the water, but the yardstick corrected that to over five minutes.
Terry Howard in his Impulse ‘Flying Dragon’ was at the back of the fleet when the swiveller on his
mainsheet ratchet block exploded in a shower of ball bearings, ending his race and his day on the water.
The first Club Championship race for catamarans in the afternoon saw three Arrow Cats contest the race.
Scott Witchard on ‘Lukim Yu’ thought he had the start nailed this time but was OCS (broke the start) by a fraction of a second, making him go around the pin and re-start – last.
Jack Corthals on ‘Crackerjack’ was the first legal starter and never looked back, taking the win. Tony Kuhn on ‘Stella’ was the next starter, but ‘Lukim Yu’s quick re-start and a well sailed first leg saw ‘Stella’ overtaken on the first lap.
Stella’s woes continued near the end of the third lap when a broken tiller extension caused a capsize and retirement.
Finish line confusion ensued when ‘Crackerjack’ finished and returned to the beach and ‘Lukim Yu’ continued racing.
A quick enquiry to the
starter who was distracted by the other events on the course indicated that he had only completed three of the four laps.
He raced off to chase ‘Lukim Yu’ who was onto his fifth lap and nearly caught him by the end of the lap.
Of course, this extra lap did not count, the starter was most apologetic, and the fourth lap placings stood –‘Crackerjack’ first and ‘Lukim Yu’ second.
The monohulls first Club Championship Race was
quite a battle between the three monohulls racing.
In the end, ‘Drift’ crossed the line first for the yardstick win ahead of ‘Interceptor’.
Elmo capsized at the C mark near the end of the second lap and took a while to get upright and underway again to get the third place points.
Next Sunday is race one of the Handicap Start series starting at 1 pm.
At this stage, no one is rostered on duty.
Ocean swims set to attract hundreds
WAUCHOPE Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club will host a round of Ocean Swims at Rainbow Beach later this month.
The event, to be held on Sunday September 28, is expected to attract hundreds of entries across a range of swim distances.
Surf club president David Trotter says the Rainbow Gold Ocean Swim is more than just a dip in the ocean.
“It’s a real celebration of community, the joy of open water swimming as well as shining a light on our magnificent coastlines,” he said.
“While the event will attract plenty of seasoned
swimmers, this event is also about inclusion, connection and simple good vibes – so we are expecting entries from surf life saving clubs, swim clubs, ocean swim groups, and just people who enjoy a dip in the ocean.
“This event is welcoming to all swimmers, from confident kids and firsttimers to salty veterans who live for the feel of a clean line through blue water.
“And we are catering to everyone’s ability with a number of swim distances.”
These distances range from 400m to two kilometres.
The minimum age per distance is: 400m - 8 years;
Hastings Ladies Golf Results
By Leonie MULVIHILL
Coast continues to shine as a hub of sporting excellence and community spirit.
“Each award represents hours of commitment, resilience and passion.
“The Academy’s role is to not only develop sporting talent but also to help build leaders and role models in our communities.”
Nambucca’s inspirational Lexie Brown was named both Athlete of the Year and Athlete of the Year with a
Disability, for performances that included her selection in the Australian team for the World Para Championships.
The 14-year-old has broken national records and PBs in sprint and long jump events and continues to excel in junior and open competitions.
Most Outstanding,
Higgins shines at short course champs
CAMDEN Haven’s Chloe Higgins, representing Port Macquarie, swam her way to two top ten placings at the NSW Youth State Short Course Championships.
The Championships were
held at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre from 1314 September, with seven athletes representing the Swimming North Coast (SNC) region.
SNC’s Faye Rowles said
great performances came thick and fast for North Coast swimmers.
Chloe Higgins, 13, placed 7th in the 100m medley and 8th in the 100 backstroke.
Matilda Buchholz, 10,
Most Improved and Encouragement awards were also presented to Hastings athletes at the event.
They are Cory Wass (Triathlon), Ben Romer (Basketball), Conor Kinsela (Triathlon) and Trent Alley (Athletics). Basketballer Levi Skreja was also a recipient but could not attend.
from Macksville won 10 gold medals and one silver.
Multi Class swimmer Ted Petherbridge, 12, from Kingscliff won four bronze medals and earned four other top ten placings.
Harrison May, 10, from Coffs Harbour placed 4th in the 50 backstroke and 8th in the 100 backstroke.
“These are outstanding results from our young swimmers,” Rowles said.
1km - 12 years; 2km - 13 years.
Trotter described an early morning swim at Rainbow Beach as “something undeniably special”.
“Our club is organising a supportive crew to be on hand for this event, which is the perfect excuse to kick off your summer - and your school holidays - with purpose and a smile,” he said.
“Whether you’re roadtripping the coast or planning a relaxed weekend with friends, the Rainbow Gold Ocean Swim is a reminder that ocean swimming isn’t just about distance; it’s about doing something that makes
Bogie Bandits Social Club
By Colin EVERINGHAM
TUESDAY 09/09/2025
Number of Players –19
Game Played –Stableford- 18 holes
Winner- Steve Vickers - 41 Points
2nd Luke Ackroyd - 40 Points
3rd Ray
of
21 playing on the Front 9 holes.
Winner: Ray Marsh Nett 34 was on 10, now on 4 2nd: Colin Blott Nett
6th: Rob
q Rob Barwick, Steve Bohlsen, Stuart Symons, Tony Kuhn and Jack Corthals crossing the start line.
q The event is expected to attract hundreds of entries across a range of swim distances. Photo: Ocean Swims.
RIGHT in the heart of Port Macquarie, Medical on William is more than just a GP clinic - it’s a place where locals feel looked after, listened to, and genuinely cared for.
Whether you’re popping in for a quick check-up or navigating something more complex, the team is here to support you every step of the way.
“We offer a wide range of services, from everyday health concerns to WorkCover consultations, chronic disease management, and minor procedures,” Dr Adam King said.
“Our appointments are always billed based on the time
Medical on William: Your local health team that cares Your Local Health Team
spent with each patient, so you’ll never feel rushed - and we’ll always take the time to get things right.”
The clinic is also proud to support local students.
All university and high school students are bulkbilled, because of a belief that “access to healthcare shouldn’t be a barrier to learning and growing”.
The team has also announced some exciting team news.
Dr Deen Reddy, who has been with Medical on William for two years, continues to be a steady, compassionate presence in the clinic.
He is also currently taking on new patients.
“If you’re looking for a GP who’s thorough and approachable, Dr Reddy is a great choice,” Dr King said.
Another recent addition to the team is Dr Rose, who is already making a “wonderful impression”.
“Patients have described her as friendly, warm, and easy to talk to - and we couldn’t agree more,” Dr King said.
“She’s quickly become a favourite among regulars and she could be your regular Doctor too.”
At Medical on William, staff believe healthcare should feel personal.
The team works hard to make sure every visit is comfortable, informative, and tailored to your needs.
“We’re proud to be part of the Port Macquarie community and look forward to continuing to care for you and your family,” Dr King said.
Visit Medical on William at 97 William Street, Port Macquarie or call (02) 5507 9600 to book your appointment.
q Medical on William is now taking on new patients.
Building support for the Ocean Pool
DEAR News Of The Area,
I'M amazed at the incredible community support for the Ocean Pool project as it navigates the approval pathway.
The pool would be fantastic for
seniors who don't feel safe and confident in the surf, for young families with kids and our disabled people. It would also provide a tourism magnet for our town with untold economic benefits.
With funding pledged, surely it's
time for Council to get behind this great idea.
Regards, Paul ADAMS, Port Macquarie Ocean Pool Committee.
Broken promises and costly projects
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE following could be seen as an open letter to our civic leaders and is essentially a reality check.
Firstly, allow me to sympathise with all those involved with the petition to fix the nightmare roundabout issue near the Base Hospital.
Regardless of where you live in the Port MacquarieHastings Council area this is a problem that needs to be solved sooner rather than later!
However, as a taxpayer, ratepayer and Wauchope resident for over 40 years I would like to briefly point out a number of significant issues that also need addressing.
Whilst Wauchope is definitely a part of the PMHC LGA, a part of the Federal electorate of Lyne and the State electorate of Oxley, this is a fact often overlooked by those who live east of King Creek.
When my family arrived in Wauchope, its population was listed as about 4,000; it is now somewhere in the vicinity of 10-12,000 and growing.
There were two police officers based in the town (in residences either side of the Police station) and uniformed officers were often seen walking the streets and talking to locals.
Not any more!
The last allocation of new
recruits saw two appointed to Kempsey, one to Nambucca Heads and three to Port Macquarie.
This is not the first time that has happened despite the fact that Wauchopians have repeatedly asked for a greater police presence.
We have a Police station but it is frequently not open.
But there's more!
In 2008 I attended a stakeholders meeting where we were told that $800,000 had been allocated to construct a bypass of the Wauchope CBD and that work would begin in early 2009.
Not only did the work not begin but the $800,000 mysteriously disappeared.
Wauchope too has a problem roundabout!
It too is on the Oxley highway and adjacent to both the Wauchope CBD and the North Coast rail line.
It's an accident waiting to happen; the only beneficiaries of the existing situation are the car insurance companies!
Let's talk swimming pools.
As early as the 1990s it was recognised that the Wauchope pool was leaking.
With the sale of Timbertown came the carrot that said we would be supplied with an eightlane pool and an enclosed 25-metre indoor heated pool.
After much consultant deliberation and the
expenditure of some $300,000 in fees both ideas were canned.
The pool was finally repaired (and a great job was done) but we could still do with the 25-metre heated pool so, like our Port Macquarie cousins, we too can swim in the winter months.
Meanwhile the residents of Port Macquarie are seeking both an ocean pool and a new aquatic centre which has a final estimated cost of some $96 million dollars.
Could someone explain to me why such a centre needs to include a gymnasium which is not only an added installation and maintenance expense but also a business which directly competes with the numerous existing gymnasiums?
Many will recall that the original estimated costs for the Glasshouse were in the order of $12 million whilst the final price was nearer to $53 million.
There were many who questioned its location but were ignored.
The ratepayers of our LGA do not include Santa Claus!
Our local sporting fields are also currently under discussion.
My understanding (coming from a priority listing in a local print media outlet) is that a new complex is planned for Thrumster and other additions in other areas
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
Every time I look at the news there is a new tragedy unfolding or a new source of conflict.
It's actually getting to me. I feel that I'm in a constant state of worry wondering what will happen next.
Do you have any ideas on how I can address this?
Leonie B.
Dear Leonie,
This is a common problem but that certainly doesn't diminish how you are feeling.
There was a time when news was confined to a newspaper or perhaps the six 'o'clock news, but now, with a 24-hour news cycle, it can feel overwhelming.
We are constantly bombarded by stories that are deliberately written in a way that seeks attention.
Just like a child throwing a tantrum, it often doesn't matter if that attention is positive or negative, as long as people take notice.
Conflict is one of the main news values journalists are taught will make a successful news story.
Humans are also drawn to conflict as a form of engagement and entertainment.
This isn't something new (read any Shakespearian text, or, if you're so inclined, The Bible for any number of examples). Today, we revel in conflict in many areas such as sporting activities, movies and books, reality TV shows, and politics.
Conflict has reached a high point (or perhaps 'low point' is a better description) on social media.
of the municipality.
At the bottom of that list is the large complex which was/ is planned for the area just east of the railway line.
I originally opined that my grandchildren might be lucky enough to play on these fields.
If things continue the way they are now that estimation should be pushed back by a generation!
I could also elaborate on other issues where Wauchope has been poorly treated.
For example, the Wauchope Historical Society is still seeking premises and has been since the sale of Timbertown (about 2009) when the land under its premises was sold by Council.
The central point of this letter is to highlight a litany of broken promises and costly projects which have impacted on the residents, ratepayers and taxpayers of Wauchope and its surrounds. Our decision makers need to consider all of the local community, not just those who are the most vocal.
That is not as difficult as many would have us believe.
It just requires a sense of fairness and equity.
Kind regards, Greg RAFFIN, Wauchope.
Any situation becomes a heightened form of antagonism, with trolling by armchair warriors or people using fake accounts to create toxic and unsafe environments for people who may not have the emotional capacity or life experience to deal with them.
Leonie, I'm possibly not telling you anything you don't know, but it's important to offer some context, because if you know why something draws you in, you can counter it.
Here are some ways to do that:
1. Give yourself a time limit. You can still stay informed without doom scrolling for hours.
2. If you go to your favourite media app to read about emissions targets and instead become consumed by public comments around a violent protest, then you're being controlled by your media, not the other way around.
Social media is designed to keep people distracted and constantly scrolling.
If you're veering away from your intended content, make a conscious decision to put your phone down or block/mute content that is causing distress.
3. What do you really want to give attention to in your spare time? If your interests are pets or photography or hiking, there are hundreds of sources of information and entertainment that focus on those interests.
Again, put yourself in control.
4. Social media is an addiction. Developers and content creators who make money from it know exactly what they are doing and they do it very well. If you are using social media as a distraction (perhaps while waiting for a bus, a weekend with no plans, having a work break, or while eating lunch), replace it with something healthier (a good book, a new hobby, taking your pet for a walk, going for a swim, having coffee with a friend).
If you're reading for information, a headline summary from a reputable news source may be more useful than content from influencers with no training, no ethical guidelines, and no fact checkers.
5. Read a local paper or publication. Community news often provides a balance with good news stories involving people or places that are important to you. These ideas don't mean you have to be ignorant; instead, they may help to create a better environment for you while you're navigating your state of constant worry.
diem, Jasminda.
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After drawing fresh and fascinating insights from figures such as actor Sam Neill, presenter Amanda Keller and even Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in its debut season, The Assembly reconvenes for its second instalment. Guided by renowned journalist Leigh Sales, a fresh batch of neurodivergent student journalists grill some of Australia’s biggest names in an unfiltered group interview. First cab off the rank is Rake star Richard Roxburgh (above, with Sales), who is probed about his most epic film stunts, as well as how he met his celebrity chef wife, Silvia Colloca.
FRIDAY, September 19
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Final, Mav) An attempt is made on a billionaire’s life.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presenter Tom Gleeson grills four self-declared experts in a comedic quiz show.
9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Final, PGl, R)
10.30 ABC Late News.
10.45 Austin. (Final, PG, R)
11.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
TUESDAY PARAMEDICS
NBN, 8.40pm
First responders such as the brave paramedics featured in this gripping docuseries play a vital role in our community, effortlessly navigating life-or-death situations with their expert knowledge and calm demeanour. These dedicated medical professionals often work in dangerous and demanding environments to provide critical pre-hospital care for those in desperate need. In tonight’s instalment, after a heroic bystander uses CPR to bring a grandmother back from the dead, intensive care specialist Bill arrives to stabilise the distressed woman before she slips back into fatal cardiac arrest. Elsewhere, his colleagues Sally (pictured) and Olivia carefully examine a churchgoer who has whacked her head on a pew.
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You’re probably most familiar with the UK or US editions of , but the global hit franchise in fact has 13 international offshoots. Each production makes the most of their setting, with local writing teams adding a distinct sense of humour and cultural knowledge to the adaptation. Tonight’s instalment of this Aussie incarnation is perhaps the best example of that approach, as Flinley Craddick’s Sydney office celebrates Melbourne Cup Day. Or rather, managing director Hannah (comedian Felicity Ward, pictured, in fine form) and visiting Brisbane colleague Danny (Rick Donald) cause chaos as they go against corporate policy to throw a raucous, boozy party in the workplace.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (Ml, R)
8.25 Dictator: The Hitler Interviews. (M)
9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGav)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Athletics. World C’ships. Day 7. Evening session. 11.20 Catch Me A Killer. (MA15+a)
12.15 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 2.05 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 3.10 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R) 4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Ahmed Mahil, who is 3D printing his whole house.
7.30 Football. AFL. First preliminary final. Geelong v Hawthorn. From the MCG.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.45 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
1.15 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Country House Australia. Hosted by Catriona Rowntree.
8.30 RBT. (Md, R) Follows police units that operate random breath-test patrols around Australia. 9.00 Athletics. World Championships. Day 7. 11.30 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Golden Girls. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Explore. 12.10 MOVIE: Sweet Rhythm. (2023, M) 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden
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6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple must bring their house up to date. 8.30 The Brighter Side. Takes a look at investing tips, $10 feasts, how to spot AI scams, and learn how Miguel Maestre built a business. 9.00 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 10.00 10’s Late News. 10.25 10 News+. (R) 11.25 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30
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6.00 Australian Story: All Consuming – Kate Reid. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Gippsland Lakes, Victoria. (R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R) An arsonist targets three businesses.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mav, R) DCI John Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when a body is found surrounded by ritual symbols.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Final, Ml, R) Isabelle unravels the truth.
10.55 I, Jack Wright. (MA15+l, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys.
8.30 A Royal Residence: Glamis Castle. (Premiere, PG) Looks at Glamis Castle.
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: Puglia. (R)
10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
2.30 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)
4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
8.00 Seven News.
8.30 MOVIE: Free Guy. (2021, Mlv, R) After a bank teller discovers that he is actually a non-playable character inside a brutal, open world video game, he begins to display an unexpected level of self-awareness. Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Taika Waititi.
10.50 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990, PGlv, R) Marty McFly travels to the Old West. Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd.
1.30 Travel Oz. (R) A look at the Whitsunday Islands.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Rugby League. NRL. First semi-final. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks.
NRL Finals Post-Match.
Athletics. World Championships. Day 8. From Tokyo, Japan. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) 12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.40 Selling Houses Australia. A couple look for a new start. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Maln, R) A crash results in a broken leg, but paramedics fear the patient may also have spinal cord injuries. 9.40 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.40 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping.
6am The Final Countdown. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.45 The Movie Show. 7.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 9.30 The Movie Show. 10.05 A Serious Man. (2009, M) 12.10pm Into The Darkness. (2020, M, Danish) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 RBG. (2018, PG) 5.20 The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 8.30 Arsenal. (2017, MA15+) 10.15 Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. (2013, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, September 21
6.10 Britain’s Great Cathedrals. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly: Richard Roxburgh. (Return, PG)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Return, Mal) Jay’s hopes of a new beginning are shattered.
9.10 I, Jack Wright. (Mal) A dramatic revelation worries Sally.
9.55 Whiteley. (Mals, R)
11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (Ml, R)
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R)
3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Princes In The Tower: A Damning Discovery. (PG) Looks at the mystery of two princes.
8.50 Queens Of Combat. (Premiere, PG) Looks at the female gladiators of ancient Rome.
9.55 Black Gold. (Ml, R)
11.30 Stolen: Catching The Art Thieves. (Ma, R)
2.50 Secret Nazi Bases. (PGa, R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 APAC Weekly.
MOVIES (32) SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Great Escape. (1963, PG) 9.10 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 11.05 Brother And Sister. (2022, M, French) 1.05pm Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian) 3.00 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 5.10 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 6.35 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 8.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGl) 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.40 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Kane Line. (MA15+ad, R) Follows a police surveillance operation.
10.40 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: The Predator –Leonard John Fraser. (MA15+av, R) 12.00 Miniseries: The Victim. (Malv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.35 Athletics. World Championships.
Mobsters: Murder Inc. (Madv)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Fishing Australia. (R)
Today Early News.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Contraption Masters. (Final) 9.20 The Crystal Maze. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.
8.35 Portillo In The Pyrenees. (PGav, R)
9.30 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PGa, R)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Classified. (Mlv)
11.40 Enemy Of The People. (Mlv, R)
3.05 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R)
4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.25 News. 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Joe Lycett’s United States Of Birmingham. (Premiere) 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. 10.10 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, September 23
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A man seeks revenge after his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal. 11.00 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. (Malv, R)
12.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav)
1.00 Travel Oz. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
The Block. (PGl)
100% Footy. (M) Features the latest rugby league news.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
11.30 Screw. (Malv)
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Garage 41. 2.00
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
10.30 The Point. (R)
1.20 Expeditions With Patrick McMillan. (R)
3.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
3.50 Music Of The Brain. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am WorldWatch.
The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Homicide. 2.20 Aussie Jokers. 2.50 The
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6am Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05 Brief Encounter. (1974, PG) 10.00 Boccaccio ’70. (1962, M, German) 1.45pm Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 3.50 The Movie Show. 4.25 Finding You. (2020, PG) 6.40 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 8.30 The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, MA15+) 10.40 Purple Rain. (1984, M) 12.45am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.35 The Movie Show. 9.10 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 11.00 With Or Without You. (2021, M, Italian) 12.55pm Purple Rain. (1984, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 4.55 Lunana: A Yak In The Classroom. (2019, PG, Dzongkha) 6.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 8.30 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 10.35 The Nest. (2020, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) Nune makes a new friend. Chen places her faith in Ridley for an undercover assignment.
10.05 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Alice hopes to fix her relationship with Doug. 11.05 The Agenda Setters.
12.05 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
Early News.
That Built The World. 3.40 News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 The Food That Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Alone. 9.40 Hoarders. (Return) 11.20 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.10am Bloodlands. 1.15 Dark Side Of The 2000s. 3.05 Late Programs.
6.00
WEDNESDAY, September 24
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (PGa, R) 10.00 North Sea Wonders: A Coastal Journey. (PG) 11.00 Overbooked. (PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Walking Wartime England. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. (Premiere, Mal)
8.30 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. (Premiere)
9.30 Code Of Silence. (Mlv)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 COBRA. (Mal)
11.40 Freezing Embrace. (Malv, R)
1.25 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Maw, R)
3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Late Programs.
6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Small Town Secrets. 1.15 Stay Tooned. 2.15 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Patient. (Premiere) 9.30 MOVIE: The Departed. (2006, MA15+) 12.15am The Bloody Decade. 1.15 Bloodlands. 3.25 Late Programs.
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6am Morning
Programs. 6.50 The Movie Show. 7.25 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 9.00 The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 11.05 The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, MA15+) 1.10pm India Sweets And Spices. (2021, M) 3.00 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 5.00 Oink. (2022, PG, Dutch) 6.25 The Company. (2003, PG) 8.30 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003) 10.25 Finding Your Feet. (2017, M) 12.25am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, September 25
6.00
(PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.45 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.35
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Great Lighthouses Of Ireland. (R) 10.00 Dream Of Italy. (PGa, R) 11.00 Overbooked. (PGas) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The People Vs Robodebt. (Mal, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 9/11: One Day In America: The Cloud. (M)
9.35 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v)
The rebel forces are on the ropes.
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Dopesick. (MA15+ad, R)
12.05 Blue Lights. (Mal, R)
2.20 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Mav, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am WorldWatch.
10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Addicted Australia. 1.40 Kim Yo Jong: The Red Princess. 2.40 Bamay. 3.00 Insight. 4.00 News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Homicide. 1.45am Conversations. 2.25 Late Programs.
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6am The Company. (2003, PG) 8.10 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 10.15 The Good Lie. (2014, M) 12.15pm Unruly. (2022, M, Danish) 2.40 Sunflower. (1970, PG, The Hudsucker Proxy. (1994, PG) 6.45 The Big Lebowski. A Most Violent Year. (2014, 2.50
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.15 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Premiere, Ml) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel embark on a New Zealand road trip.
10.15 House Of Wellness. (Return, PG)
11.15 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
12.15 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Kitchen Rules. 1.30 Room For Improvement. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs.
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6am
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Clarkson’s Farm. (Ml) 9.50 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 10.50 9News Late.
11.20 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Wing. Noon Explore. 12.15 MOVIE: How To Win A Prince. (2023, PG) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) In the lead-up to the 2025 AFL Grand Final, Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher share a laugh about the world of AFL.
10.00 Unfiltered. (PGa)
10.30 Kick Ons. 11.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 12.00 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.00 Travel Oz. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Shopping. 6.30
Affair. 7.30
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Sporting honours
Panthers Port Macquarie
The Westport Club
Frankies Cafe
Four Espresso
El Motel Inn
Glasshouse Port Macquarie
Redcross Blood Donation Centre
Collins Booksellers Port Macquarie
Ahdeniz Grill House
Florence Jones
Port AdVenture Cruises
The Hearing Shop
Your Discount Chemist Horton St
Lilys Cafe
Port Pacific Resort
Majestic Cinema
Port Macquarie Hotel Bottle Shop
Port Macquarie Surfing Museum
The Witchy Nook
Colonial Meats
Rock Salt Marina
Seasalt Cafe & Restaurant
Woolworths, Settlement City
Big Boz Cafe
Ken Little’s Fruit & Veg
Foodworks Munster Street
Seniors Centre
Shelly Beach Store
Flynns Beach Pharmacy
Roam Cafe
Flynns Beach Post Office
Home at Roto House
Mercure Centro
Belle Property
Band Wagon Cafe
For Everything Surf & Skate
Ridges Hotel
Ritchies IGA Port Central
Port Macquarie Library
Bels Bakery
Ritchies IGA Gordon Street
Plunketts Terry White Chemmart
Ned Kelly’s Bait & Tackle
Douglas Hanly Moir
Ryan James Podiatry
PCYC Port Macquarie
Port City Bowling Club
Hill Street Store
Spar Clifton
Twenty24
Mid North Coast Dental Centre
John Oxley Motors
Patrick Auto Group
Belly Bombers
Aldi Port Macquarie
Billabong Zoo
Group Therapy Cafe
Ritchies IGA Sovereign Hills
Douglas Hanly Moir
Coastal Realty & Strata
TWO of the Hastings’ most dedicated and talented athletes have been recognised at the North Coast Academy of Sport Awards.
Councillor Nik Lipovac represented the region at the event in Sawtell on 6 September, where Port Macquarie’s Tracey Rutten was named Volunteer of the Year and Thrumster’s Bronte Eady received the Niki Taylor Memorial Award.
Tracey was recognised for her outstanding dedication to hockey.
“[She] managed four teams with care, organisation and unwavering support, ensuring a rewarding experience for all athletes,” her citation read.
Netballer Bronte was honoured for “her commitment, improvement and leadership in netball and becoming a highly respected member of her Division 1 squad.”
CEO of the Regional Academies of Sport Brett O’Farrell, said the North
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Infinity Fuels Wauchope
Bennett Steel
Wauchope IGA
Mid North Coast EaTs
Anatolian Breeze
Charlie’s Takeaway
Port Landscape and Nursery
U3A Port Macquarie
Ruins Way Cafe
Port Macquarie Golf Club
Tacking Point Tavern
Lighthouse Beach Your Discount Chemist
Coles Lighthouse Beach
Emerald Downs Golf Course
Lighthouse Beach Post Office
Telegraph Point Service Station
Telegraph Point Sports & Recreation Club
Ricardoes Tomatoes
Riverview Tavern
q Cr Nik Lipovac with sport award recipients Cory Wass, Ben Romer, Conor Kinsela, Bronte Eady and Trent Alley. Not pictured, Tracey Rutten and Levi Skreja.
