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Wrights Road and Lake Road roundabouts.
Mr Dwyer said the campaign reflects growing frustration in the community.
“I have met with Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison, I met with Premier Chris Minns, I have had a number of meetings with Transport for NSW and I have spoken in Parliament about the biggest traffic bottleneck in Port Macquarie,” he said.
“By signing this petition, every person in the area is sending a very clear message to the Government that we are sick and tired of being stuck in traffic at ever increasing times during the day.
“Enough is enough, we are sick of words and want actions.”
Mr Dwyer praised the Port Macquarie business community for stepping up on the issue.
“I have nothing but praise for Business Port Macquarie for undertaking the petition and for the many businesses that have come on board to help end the road block on the Oxley Highway,” he said.
We
said urgent action is a must.
“Traffic congestion at these locations is now at an intolerable level and is costing millions of dollars in lost productivity due to
delays in getting 20,000 vehicles into and out of Port Macquarie every day,” Mr Jones said.
“I am hoping that our community really gets behind the petition which is available for signing at participating businesses in the Hastings.” If successful, the petition will push the Government to classify the upgrade as a State Significant Project, unlocking the pathway to State and Federal funding.
Bank warns: Scammers target through social media
By Sis HIGGINS
PORT Macquarie and Camden Haven residents are being urged to stay alert as cyber criminals step up efforts to recruit so-called “money mules” through social media, fake job offers and online scams.
NGM Group, the parent company of Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent, has reported a 20 percent rise in fraudulent online account openings, with criminals attempting to buy or rent bank accounts to launder stolen or illegal funds.
Craig Hollingsworth, Head of Financial Crime Operations at NGM Group, said offenders are targeting vulnerable people with promises of quick cash, sometimes offering a few hundred dollars simply for opening an account in their name.
He warned that while many victims may not realise what they are getting involved in, the activity is both serious and illegal.
More than 400 attempts were made in July to open fraudulent accounts with Newcastle Permanent.
While banks have
strong processes to detect and stop fraud, Hollingsworth said criminals will simply move to another institution when blocked, making public awareness vital.
Warning signs include offers of money to open a bank account or handover account details, being paid to move money that does not belong to you, pressure to act quickly without explanation, and job opportunities that have no legitimate business behind them.
The consequences can be severe.
People caught acting
60’s Chart Toppers feat. The Fab 2
as money mules may face a criminal record, closed bank accounts, restricted access to financial services, debt if stolen funds are spent, and even police charges or prison time.
“Your bank account is your identity, it’s not a product to rent out or hand over,” Hollingsworth
said.
“If it feels dodgy, it probably is.”
Hollingsworth urged locals to trust their instincts and walk away from anything that seems suspicious.
Scams Awareness Week runs from 25 to 29 August.
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Business Port Macquarie President Peter Jones
q Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer, Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, Business Port Macquarie President Peter Jones and Member for Oxley Michael Kemp. Photo: supplied.
q Locals are being urged to be aware of scammers. Photo: supplied.
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By Pauline CAIN
THE State and Federal Governments have announced a $50 million Housing Support Package to assist eligible homeowners, renters and primary producers impacted by recent severe flooding. Ashlee Abbott, Acting
Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority said, “We understand the community has been anxiously awaiting this package and we have been working hard with local community and organisations, State Government and Homes NSW to pull together a package that is able to help homeowners, landlords and renters.”
Caravans and selfcontained pod homes will be deployed for eligible floodhit residents and primary producers whose homes were uninsured and uninhabitable so they can stay on their property during repairs.
This is an additional support to the Primary Producer Self Contained Pods Program already announced to support farmers to continue farming while repairs take place.
Support is also being rolled out to help renters facing financial hardship and uncertainty to relocate their family or set themselves up in a new place - delivered through new rental grants.
Introduced in response to the record-breaking flooding in May, these new grants provide one-off financial assistance to help households return home quickly, covering urgent costs such as removalists, rental bonds and other costs related to setting up a new home.
These will be delivered alongside grants to help homeowners with the costs of repairs, which will also be available to landlords to make repairs to private rental stock.
The housing support package will be offered to flood-impacted residents whose homes were rendered uninhabitable across the 25 local government areas hardest hit by the May event, where no insurance was in place to cover the damage.
Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said the new package is a “vital step” in helping people regain stability and rebuild their lives.
As part of the package, a dedicated Housing Recovery Service will operate for
residents across impacted areas, providing a one-stop shop for assistance and to assess eligibility and guide them to access support that best meets their individual recovery needs.
“The Housing Recovery Service will provide a no wrong door approach for households and community organisations, removing the guesswork for residents trying to get back on their feet,” NSW Minister for Housing Rose Jackson said.
Member for Lyne Alison Penfold thanked the governments for delivering this “much-needed” package, but continued her call for greater assistance.
“While this is a positive step, it doesn’t go far enough,” she said.
“Small businesses are still waiting on Category D funding, and our region needs serious investment in CBD revitalisation, flood mitigation, and long-term community recovery.”
As recovery continues in earnest across impacted regions, Hunter and Mid North Coast Recovery
Coordinator Dave Owens warned of “disaster fatigue".
“If you are struggling in any way please come forward and ask us for assistance,” he said last week during more torrential rain in Taree.
“We are here to assist the community.
“We have had over 13500 people through recovery centres.
“Thirty-nine households are in emergency accommodation and the Reconstruction Authority has spoken individually with those people, assessed their needs and will make sure that through the housing package we can address those needs wherever possible.
“Recovery support services are operating out of Taree and Kempsey with local land services and rural financial counselling.”
From Monday, 25 August, residents can contact the Housing Recovery Service on 1800 695 043 or visit nsw.gov. au to check their eligibility, apply for assistance, and access tailored housing recovery support.
TWENTY-SEVEN more hospitals across NSW are rolling-out safe staffing levels in their emergency departments.
On the Mid North Coast, these include Manning Base Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Kempsey District Hospital, Macksville District Hospital and the Coffs Harbour Health Campus.
This brings to 40 the number of hospitals across the state that have started operating with safe staffing levels as a result of promised healthcare staffing reforms.
“For too long, hospitals across regional and rural NSW have been left behind, but this reform is changing that, with hundreds of additional nurses already
recruited and more on the way,” Health Minister Ryan Park said.
At Manning Base Hospital, for instance, an additional 21 nurses will be rostered in ED.
MLC for Myall Lakes Emily Suvaal said the reforms will make a real difference for patients and nurses.
“The rollout of Safe Staffing Levels at Manning Hospital is about fairness –making sure people in the regions get the same quality of care as those in Sydney,” she said.
“As someone who has worked in the health system, I know how important it is for nurses to have the support they need on every shift.”
The new measures enable a one-to-one nursing care
ratio for generally occupied ED resuscitation beds on all shifts; and one nurse to three generally occupied ED
treatment spaces and ED short-stay unit beds on all shifts.
The Safe Staffing Levels
Taskforce was established to oversee the rollout of the Government’s commitment of 2480 full-time positions
over four years. The taskforce includes key leaders from the NSW Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA), NSW Health, and local health districts.
q Recovery Coordinator Dave Owens and Ashlee Abbott, Acting Head of Preparedness and Recovery at the NSW Reconstruction Authority.
Photo: supplied.
q Recruitment for more nurses is underway. File photo.
Port locals to take on Shitbox Rally
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Matthew and Lyndal finally secured their spot after five years on the waiting list.
Within weeks of launching their campaign, the pair had almost reached their $10,000 fundraising goal.
“We needed $5,000 to compete,” Matthew said.
“We set a target of $10,000 and we have already raised $9,900 with eight months to go.
“The support has been incredible.”
Their rally car has already taken on a special role in the
community.
Purchased in Macksville and christened Mr Squiggle, the PT Cruiser will soon be covered with handwritten tributes from locals touched by cancer.
Lyndal told News Of The Area that locals can look out for the Chrysler in various Port Macquarie locations in the coming months.
“We will hand out paint pens so people can write about their loved one’s journey on the car,” Lyndal said.
“By the time we reach Melbourne, the car will carry
hundreds of stories with it.”
Local businesses have rallied behind the effort, donating mechanical work, tyres, signage, and sponsorship.
Community members have chipped in too, with donations often handed over on the spot.
For Matthew, the cause is personal.
His mum is a breast cancer survivor and his dad sadly passed away from the disease.
“It is humbling to see so many people back us,” he said.
“This car is not just ours, it is the community’s rally car against cancer.”
To donate to Matthew’s and Lyndal’s fundraising journey visit their Instagram page @matt_lyndal_mr_ squiggle.
Charlie O’Derry: From HSC to The Voice
By Sis HIGGINS
PORT Macquarie teenager Charlie O’Derry has captured national attention as a contestant on Channel Seven’s The Voice, impressing viewers and judges alike with his heartfelt performance and down-to-earth charm.
For the 17-year-old Year 12 student at Heritage Christian School, the experience of standing on stage before four global music stars was nothing short of surreal.
“The judges were lovely,” Charlie said.
“To sing in front of Richard Marx, Mel C, Kate Miller-Heidke and Ronan Keating, people who have achieved so much in the industry, was just such a privilege.
“I felt so blessed to even get feedback from them, because you can’t buy that opportunity.”
Charlie admits he had his eyes closed when Richard Marx first turned his chair.
“I opened my eyes and saw Richard staring at me and thought ‘whoa’.
“That’s when I relaxed and just did what I normally do,” he said.
Soon after, Kate MillerHeidke also turned, followed by Mel C and Ronan, leaving Charlie overcome with emotion.
“I started crying heaps, and then Ronan came up and gave me a hug,” Charlie said.
“It was such a surreal, crazy experience.”
and I felt I had more of a connection with her,” he said.
“She’s so grounded, and with her folk roots and wide experience, I knew I’d get the most out of being on her team.
“I also write folk and country music, so it just made sense.”
While many dream of international stardom, Charlie’s ambitions are refreshingly grounded.
“Honestly, I’d love to just be a well-known Australian artist,” he said.
“I don’t need to be rich or huge overseas.
“If I can make a comfortable living from music, play shows, and connect with people, that’s the dream.”
When it came time to choose a coach, Charlie went with Kate MillerHeidke.
“Kate’s an Aussie,
Balancing rehearsals, gigs and TV appearances with Year 12 has been no small feat, but Charlie’s family couldn’t be prouder.
His mum, Kylie, said the
opportunity came at the perfect time.
“It’s a great platform for him, especially with the HSC nearly finished,” she said.
“It’s going to launch him well after school.”
Charlie already performs regularly at local venues and private events and will soon return to the stage closer to home.
Fans wanting a taste of his live music, Charlie will be performing on the Port Adventure cruise on Sunday 31 August, treating audiences to a sunset of originals and stripped-back covers from John Farnham to Guns N’ Roses.
Charlie’s next TV appearance will be on The Voice Battles Round, airing Sunday 7 September.
For the Port Macquarie teen, the journey is only just beginning and can be followed @charlieoderry. music.
q The PT Cruiser will soon be covered with handwritten tributes from locals touched by cancer. Photo: Sis Higgins.
q Charlie O’Derry is all smiles after making it to ‘Team Kate’. Photo: Sis Higgins.
More cops on the beat for Port Macquarie
By Sis HIGGINS
SIX new probationary constables are set to join the Mid North Coast Police District after being formally attested at a ceremony at the Goulburn Police Academy on Friday, 22 August.
Of the new recruits, two will serve at Kempsey, one at Macksville, and three at Port Macquarie.
All have joined through the “Be a Cop in Your Hometown” program, designed to keep officers connected with their families and communities while building their policing careers.
Member for Oxley Michael
Kemp said the additional police presence would be welcomed by locals.
“Having officers who can serve their communities while staying close to their families and support networks means they are more invested, more connected, and able to make a difference where it really counts,” Mr Kemp said.
He added that the extra boots on the ground reflected what the community has been calling for.
“Back in February, more than 700 people turned out at the community crime rally in Kempsey, sending a clear message that locals want
more support on the ground.
“Our police need the laws to back up their efforts.
“Our communities deserve real action on crime.”
The six new officers are part of Class 366, which includes 221 men and 93 women, aged from 19 to 59, as well as 18 First Nations officers and recruits born in 18 countries.
They have completed eight months of foundational training and will now embark on 12 months of on-thejob training and study by distance education at their respective stations.
Your request is Diesel’s command
By Rikki WALLER
WALKING the aisles of his local supermarket, Mark Lizotte, or Diesel as he’s more widely known, still gets the tingles when he hears his songs playing on the speakers.
“It’s a really strange thing," he told News Of The Area.
“It’s like, I made the song here, and then I go over there, and I hear it playing out of the speaker on the ceiling.
“That’s crazy to me. I’m still amazed at that.
“I still don’t take that for granted.”
A regular on the Port Macquarie music scene,
Diesel’s highly anticipated return comes this September as he takes to the stage at the Players Theatre as part of his “Diesel, By Request” tour.
“I just love Port Macquarie,” he said.
“It’s a great spot and I’m really glad it was put on this tour because I always champion for it.”
A unique spin on the typical concert experience, ticket holders are given the opportunity to create his set list, with all songs requested prior to the evening.
It is a format he has followed in the past, but it was an analogue experience then, featuring pencils, paper and a cumbersome mess of
handwritten requests as he entered the venue.
This time he has used the power of technology to create a much-cleaner, free-flowing experience.
An email with instructions will be sent in the lead-up to the concert explaining how ticket holders can share their requests through his website.
It’s a tailored experience created by the people in the room.
“It’s funny, one song might be really popular in one area for no reason at all.
“[By Request] gives me a reason to get into all the nooks and crannies and, of course, I’ll be playing all of the hits.”
Crowd favourites to make an appearance include Tip of My Tongue, Come To Me, and Man Alive; songs that hold dear memories for many.
When it comes to the song he holds most dear, it’s not one typically requested.
“Darling of the Universe has a mysterious thing about it.
“I remember writing it very quickly, like bolts of lightning. I was feeling grief so maybe it was a way of
dealing with that.
“My family and close circle of friends say ‘can you play that song?’, so that’s a really nice and special one for me.”
It’s the connection to the audience that fills Diesel’s cup, which is why he’s planning some “shout-outs”.
“It’s fun to connect a song with a person or sometimes with a bunch of people [and to say] ‘‘you don’t know each other, but you’re all connected
because you all asked for this song. You guys should get to know each other’.”
Releasing 17 studio albums, winning six Aria Awards, performing over 2000 live shows and racking up a whopping 100 million+ streams, Diesel has had an impressive career. But after all of the fanfare and accolades, all he still wants is for people to leave his show having had a good time.
THE
Sunday
Saturday
The show will be open to the public on Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Sunday from 9.30am to 3.00pm.
Entry is $2.00, with children or students free.
“This is the season for the blooming of Australian native orchids from the large Dendrobium Speciosum (Rock Orchids) to the miniature Dendrobium Kingianum with vivid yellow to dark red flowers,” said Show Coordinator John Matthews.
“Also in bloom will be Oncidium, Cymbidium and various other hybrid and
species of orchids from Australia, Asian and South American heritage.”
Potting demonstrations will be held at 10.30am on both days.
A sales table for orchids, bromeliads and foliage plants will be available with growing notes for the cultivation of orchids from the coast to the hinterland.
The presentation of awards will be on Sunday at 2.30pm.
Camden Haven Orchid Society will hold their Annual Spring Show on
30 and
31 August in the Anzac Room of the Laurieton United Services Club.
q Six new recruits stand proud with Member for Oxley Michael Kemp. Photo: supplied.
q Diesel hits the stage in Port Macquarie this Father’s Day. Photo: Jesse Lizotte.
By Pauline CAIN
NOW a leading figure in the much-loved Hastings Koalas
Orchestra, conductor Sarah Butler’s musical talents have taken her across the globe. She spent 10 years as
the principal trumpet player with Queensland Symphony Orchestra and Head of Brass at the Queensland
Conservatorium at Griffith University, before moving to Port Macquarie in 2023.
Sarah now lives with her husband and daughter on a small farm at Bellangry, where they are embracing the benefits of a small community.
Originally from New Zealand where she trained at Auckland University, Sarah travelled to the United Kingdom where she gained a Masters with Distinction at Trinity College of Music, London.
She has played with the Royal Opera House Orchestra, English National Ballet, London Concert Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Local landmarks to shine purple Orchestra in good hands
THE GLASSHOUSE in Port Macquarie will turn purple this Sunday 31 August, to mark International Overdose Awareness Day.
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is using the Glasshouse, as well as the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour and the Macksville Bridge, in a powerful display of remembrance, awareness and hope.
The intention is to reduce the stigma around the often-overlooked issue of overdose.
More than 2000 Australians lose their lives each year to unintentional overdose.
This is more than the number of people killed in road accidents each year.
MNCLHD Alcohol and Other Drugs Service Clinical Director Dr Tony Gill said instances of overdose have dramatically increased over the last 20 years.
“Overdose isn’t about one drug or one group of people. An unintended overdose can happen to anyone,” Dr Gill said.
“The increased use of prescription medications has been a significant contributing factor.
“People may accidentally take the wrong dose, combine medications in dangerous ways, or take them at the wrong time.
“These situations are often
Now a freelance musician, Sarah conducts ensembles at St Joseph’s Regional College, where she is Leader of Cocurricular Music, and teaches trumpet and brass at St Columba Anglican School and conducts their concert band.
She is also leading and conducting the Hastings Koalas Orchestra, which has been a well-loved institution in Port Macquarie since it was formed in 1988 for Australia’s bicentenary.
Patricia Johnson OAM, the orchestra’s founding conductor, musical director and president, said, “We are very privileged to secure someone of Sarah’s calibre to so generously share her time and expertise with us.”
Looking forward, Sarah has big dreams for the local
like and how to help.
“By reducing stigma, we can empower families, friends and community members to seek support and access life-saving tools.”
As part of the campaign, MNCLHD will host a harm reduction workshop in Kempsey on 28 August
musical group.
“We are a small but enthusiastic group and we are hoping to rekindle the orchestra,” she said.
”We want to engage members of the community, families who may have played in the orchestra in the past, to come along and make music together.
“We would love to have some strings as we continue to grow the orchestra.”
In conjunction with Port Macquarie’s Sister City of Handa, orchestra members have taken a tour to Japan every two years since 1989 and are preparing for the next trip in 2027.
Orchestra rehearsals are Wednesdays from 5-6.30pm at St Joseph’s Regional College.
stigma, and practical harm reduction strategies.
Community members can also access naloxone, a medicine that can reverse the effects of opioid overdose and save lives.
It is available as a nasal spray or as an intramuscular injection and is free under the Australian Government’s Take Home Naloxone program through community pharmacies and directly from
q Trumpet players Sarah Butler and Alex Eglon with trombone player Amanda Eglon.
what’s on @ GLASSHOUSE
CIRQUE NOUVELLE - A NEW EVOLUTION OF CIRCUS
Tuesday 30 September, 6pm
FOR BOOKINGS: 02 6581 8888 glasshouse.org.au
THEATRE BITES 2025: HSC DRAMA SHOWCASE
Saturday 13 September, 7pm
IN THE GALLERY
LOOKING BACK MOVING FORWARD... BRINGING THE PAST WITH US
NSW Mid North Coast Fibre Artists Network On view until 21 September
LET OUR RIVER SPEAK
Presented by Innes Artists in association with Port Macquarie Panthers Photographic Club
On view: 27 September - 9 November
NEW EXUBERANCE
CONTEMPORARY AUSTRALIAN TEXTILE DESIGN A JamFactory touring exhibition On view: 30 August - 23 November
TAKE A SEAT
An exhibition by artists Brad Collins and Chris Proctor On view: 27 September - 9 November
Exhibition Opening: Take A Seat & Let Our River Speak, Saturday 27 September, 11am. Free entry. Bookings essential.
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Fishing: boating warnings and big bream
By Kate SHELTON
OVER the past week, the coast has been drenched againa downpour accompanied by a consistent swell and a welcome hint of Spring’s warmer weather.
The combination of these conditions has been a bit of a mixed bag.
In recent weeks, I’ve noticed a couple of notable boating incidents, from a vessel stranded high and dry on the boat ramp to another taking on water in the river mouth.
These events are a timely and critical reminder for all boaters to perform a thorough check of their safety gear.
Now is the perfect opportunity to service your life jackets, through to conducting essential trailer maintenance, ensuring you
are prepared for the next outing.
This week the Camden Haven River region has been a hotspot for local anglers, with reports of some impressive catches.
Dunbogan Beach has been particularly productive, holding a good number of salmon.
However, last weekend proved to be challenging for those venturing offshore, with conditions not ideal for a successful fishing trip.
In the Hastings River, luderick have slowed down a bit in the lower reaches, although the break walls are still worth a shot if you are using green weed or sea cabbage.
On a more positive note, bream fishing has picked up, with Limeburners Creek holding some nice fish.
Both yabbies and mullet
gut have been effective baits in this area.
For rock fishing anglers, Point Plomer and Queens have been yielding some quality tailor.
Closer to home, the area below the Lighthouse has also produced a few decent bags of tailor.
Bream fishing has been reasonable from the rocks, with those who get out for the dawn sessions enjoying the best results.
Further north in the Macleay region, the river continues to be a reliable spot for luderick and bream, with good-sized fish being caught off the local wharfs and break walls.
Along the beaches, there is still plenty of bream action, along with the occasional dart.
Tailor have been a bit patchy; it’s worth checking out Gap Beach at first light, as casting metal lures or pilchards has proven to be a successful strategy.
Applications open for education funding
By Pauline CAIN
APPLICATIONS for a Hastings Education Fund (HEF) grant close on 30 September.
The fund was established to provide financial assistance to support local young people achieve their post-school education, training and vocation aspirations.
A recent recipient of funding is Daniel Hutchinson, who completed his schooling at Hastings Secondary College’s Westport Campus in 2024.
He is now studying
a Bachelor of Education (PDHPE and Ancient History) at the University of Newcastle.
“It is different to school and it took me a while to get used to it, living away from family and Port Macquarie,” he said.
“It was a big step, especially for someone like me who doesn’t fit the narrative of the type who might go to university.
“From the beginning, HEF has been supportive and has made me feel comfortable.
“It takes the pressure off
having good people in my corner.”
Daniel speaks with passion about embracing the opportunities he has been given.
“When I was younger I didn’t have any ambition, but now I know I can do whatever I put my mind to,” he said.
“I started making small changes and with each new opportunity more doors opened.”
Daniel heartily recommends students talk to their career advisor about applying for a HEF grant.
“It comes with support and care,” he said, “they want to see you achieve.”
HEF supports a diverse range of education and career pursuits including apprenticeships, traineeships, cadetships, degrees, diplomas and certificate level studies or early careers.
Applicants for a HEF grant must demonstrate financial or circumstantial need. Applications close 30 September. Visit https://cef.org.au/ foundations/hastings/
Marine rescuer inspired by elite training
By Sue STEPHENSON
ALISON Cameron-Brown is returning to Port Macquarie with a raft of new marine rescue skills after completing an elite international training course in Sydney.
The Deputy Unit Commander of Operations was one of 15 women from eight countries selected to participate in the International Maritime Rescue Federation’s Women in Search and Rescue (SAR) training program, which ran over five days from 22 August.
Ms Cameron-Brown took part in exercises off Sydney
Heads and around Cottage Point with women from Germany, Spain, Ireland, Estonia, Netherlands, Canada, New Zealand and SOS Mediterranee..
“Some of the ladies have been telling stories that range from very exciting through to blood curdling,” she said.
She will now share her new skills with members of Marine Rescue Port Macquarie.
“I hope to be able to take some of these experiences back to my unit and encourage women from not only my unit, but [also] the units around me, to take on probably more roles than
they [normally] would.”
The Women in SAR training is a landmark opportunity to advance leadership and communication skills as women progress through the ranks
For female coxswains, or those working towards that role, it offers handson experience in mission handling, vessel operations, and unit leadership.
It was the first time the course, followed by a regional summit attended by 150 international representatives, had been held in the Southern Hemisphere.
q Levi Taylor had an incredible day at Lake Cathie Fishing Club’s latest outing, landing several awards and weighing in an impressive bream and luderick.
q Daniel Hutchinson with his father Glen at the University of Newcastle.
q The Deputy Unit Commander took part in exercises off Sydney Heads and around Cottage Point. Photo: Marine Rescue NSW.
Volunteers making a difference
By Pauline CAIN
MAKE a Difference (M.A.D)
Port Macquarie held a volunteer appreciation night at Port Panthers on Wednesday, 20 August, featuring criminal lawyer and advocate Charmain Woods as guest speaker.
M.A.D is one of the largest charities on the Mid North Coast with 150 active volunteers.
The charity provides emergency assistance in times of need and connects with social services to “restore dignity, pride and hope in the most vulnerable members of our community”.
One of M.A.D’s major projects is operating a food van for people living homeless in Port Macquarie.
Erin Denham, co-founder and Director of M.A.D told News Of The Area, “Volunteering is not just the size of the task but the spirit behind it… the warm meal that we share with our friends doing it tough on the streets, the gentle reassurance in a time of need.”
Local volunteers were acknowledged and celebrated for the difference they make in the local community at last week’s event at Panthers Port Macquarie, a business which supports the charity.
Julie Lowe, who has volunteered with M.A.D for more than three years, is described by Mrs Denham as “the fairy behind the scenes”.
”When I moved to Port Macquarie 10 years ago, I
didn’t know anyone, but once I joined M.A.D I met lots of people and have made many friends,” Julie told NOTA.
“I purchase food supplies for the many shifts and pack the van each Sunday ready for the week.”
Charmain Woods, the event’s guest speaker, spoke about overcoming extraordinary adversity, from surviving childhood domestic violence and parental addiction to homelessness and poverty.
Ms Woods began her career in the police force, went on to become a criminal profiler and forensic analyst and is now a criminal defence lawyer and community advocate based in Port Macquarie.
“Trauma can fuel
transformation,” she said.
“You can start with no resources and end up in a place where you want to be.
“At 16 I was homeless, by 20 I was in the police force and started making a plan to help people and give back as much as I could.”
Ms Woods said she resonated with the “important” mission of M.A.D, particularly in terms of the charity’s work with the homeless.
“Proper food is important to people who don’t have it,” she said.
“If I had had just one of you give me some food [when I was a teenager] it would have made a difference to the way I felt.
“The message is hope.
“Just remember that no matter what you do - every contact leaves a trace.”
Port Mac Goss: Blues Brothers Rebooted
By Dave ‘Scoop’ LAZARUS
OUR entertainment industry is lucky to have many acts who specialise as tribute artists or bands.
Here in Australia, it is not often you see the real performer.
Many of these shows are also paying tribute to performers who are “up there” in Rock n Roll heaven.
Shane Peters is one of those artists who keeps fans entertained with his uncanny reproduction of the original performer.
Shane now resides in Harrington and our regionGreater Port Macquarie - is enjoying seeing him perform.
Arguably Shane's biggest tribute show is “The Blues Brothers Rebooted”, which he has performed around the world with fellow artist Christian Clarkson.
While the Blues Brothers Rebooted is still touring, Shane recently introduced
the spectacular Tom Jones/ Neil Diamond tribute show.
Port Mac Goss caught up with Shane Peters for this interview.
Where did it all start for you as a performer?
25 years ago, I used to enter talent quests just to get the experience of performing in front of a crowd. My first show was paying tribute to an Australian legend, Johnny O'Keefe (JOK). This show also included an Elvis tribute artist, giving the show variety.
You have had major success with your Blues Brothers Rebooted tribute show. What was the motive behind that?
Christian and myself were talking about our next entertainment project and an ad came on TV promoting the Blues Brothers Movie.
From there, we estimate that we have probably performed over 1200 shows as the Blues
Brothers Rebooted. We have done more shows than the actual Blues Brothers did.
In the last 12 months, you and your band have been on the road with your Tom Jones/Neil Diamond Tribute show - with great success. What was your motivation?
I used to do guest spots as Tom Jones or Neil Diamond in other people’s shows and decided that I would focus on a full production. Tom Jones and Neil Diamond are still relevant and everyone loves their music and lyrics.
In 2026 you are going to present another tribute show featuring the songs of David Bowie.
I love his music, and I like to change things up and I think the audience will be very entertained when we take this show on the road next year.
When you are not performing, I know that you are a huge WWE Wrestling fan.
Yes. As a kid I loved the wrestling, and nothing has changed. My favourite wrestler - “The Undertaker” - has retired. His entrance to the ring music was spine
Blitz on drunk and drugged
NSW POLICE have targeted motorists affected by alcohol, drugs and fatigue during a three-day operation.
Operation RAID (Remove All Impaired Drivers) ran from 21-23 August across all NSW roads.
During this period, police conducted more than 87,000
breath tests and 9166 drug tests.
There were 186 drink driving offences detected and 660 positive drug samples.
Among these were incidents at Eungai Creek and Nabiac.
About 4.15pm on Thursday 21 August, officers
from Nambucca Heads Traffic and Highway Patrol were conducting stationary testing on the Pacific Highway at Eungai Creek, where they stopped a Mazda utility.
The driver, a 33-yearold South West Rocks man, returned positive tests for cocaine and alcohol (0.176).
His licence was confiscated and suspended and he was issued a notice to appear in Macksville Court on 18 September for “drive with high range PCA and illicit drug”.
About 4pm on Friday 22 August, officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Highway Patrol detected a vehicle allegedly driving over the speed limit on the Pacific Highway at Nabiac.
The driver, a 47-year-
tingling, and how he moved around the ring as a big man was incredible.
From Johnny O'Keefe to Blues Brothers, Tom Jones, Neil Diamond and, in 2026, David Bowie - are there any other projects you have in the pipeline?
drivers
old man, was subjected to a roadside drug test which returned a positive result to cannabis.
He was arrested and taken to Forster Police station where he was subjected to a secondary oral fluid test for further analysis.
A subsequent search of his vehicle revealed one kilogram of methamphetamine and almost $26,000 in cash.
He was charged with “supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity”, “possess prohibited drug” and “deal with property proceeds of crime less than $100,000”.
He was refused bail and appeared before Parramatta Local Court on Saturday.
Operation RAID also saw police across the state attend
two fatal accidents and 261 major crashes.
There were 5577 traffic infringement notices issued, including 1342 for speed related offences, 217 for mobile phone usage, and 71 seatbelt/helmet related offences.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said that police will continue to target dangerous drivers but real change starts with the choices people make before they even turn the key.
“These numbers are a sobering reminder that driving is a responsibility not a right.
“People don’t get into a car expecting their lives to change forever but it happens every day.
“A split second of
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carelessness or recklessness can mean someone never makes it home.”
Assistant Commissioner David Driver, Commander of Traffic and Highway Patrol, said the results of Operation RAID are a reminder that anyone who presents a danger on the road will become a focus.
“If you are contemplating this type of dangerous behaviour, have a good think about your actions.
“Think about other innocent road users, those in your vehicle and the families that will be impacted by your actions or inactions, including your own.
“Our commitment to reducing road trauma doesn’t stop when Operation RAID concludes.
Police will continue to maintain a strong presence on the roads.”
q Criminal lawyer and advocate Charmain Woods (left) with Make a Difference co-founder and director Erin Denham.
q The Blues Brother Rebooted, aka Christian Clarkson and Shane Peters.
q Police conducted 9166 drug tests during the three-day blitz. Photo: NSW Police.
By Andrea FERRARI
GREATER Good, a massive multi-discipline support package worth $30k for independent music artists, is back for a fifth year, with applications open now and closing on 3 September.
More than $147m lost to scams in 2025 Indie music support package
CONSUMERS are being reminded to stop, check, and protect themselves when transacting or interacting online.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is reinforcing the need to be vigilant as part of Scams Awareness Week, which runs until Friday 29 August.
Australians have already lost more than $147 million to a reported 25,000 scams in 2025, with NSW residents
Curated by music services business Good Intent, the Greater Good package helps guide and support the next generation of exceptional musical talents by providing one lucky artist with in-kind services and a cash grant totalling over $30,000.
In addition to this, there are 20 shortlisted applicant packs available.
In 2025, the package includes partners APRA AMCOS, Forbes Street Studios, Jungle Merchandise, PHILTER, Zenith Records, Media Arts Lawyers, Billy Zammit,
PLAKKIT, Louder Accounting, and this year there is a 1:1 Creative Consultation Session with TikTok's Ollie Wards.
The pack includes a $4000 cash grant to further develop the winner’s career.
Any unsigned artists (recording/publishing), from all walks of life and at all levels are encouraged to enter.
One of the Sydney-based founders of Good Intent is Sawtell born and bred Rick Bridgman, who said, “We're very privileged to be able to help grow our industry through this initiative, in collaboration with our incredible collection of partners.
“We've discovered so many exceptional artists over the years (some established, many brand-new), with over
600 applicants alone last year.
“We're honoured to provide this package, guidance and skill development to the winner, plus the 20 shortlisted applicants and more to help shape their futures.
“I’d recommend getting Greater Good applications in early; there’s a lot of value for the winner and shortlist.
“And [it's] a way to get your music in front of our assessment panel, which includes people from MusicNSW, Sounds Australia, triple j and more.”
This year's Industry Assessment Panel includes Caitlin McGregor (MusicNSW), Glenn Dickie (Sounds Australia), Jannah Beth (Offbeat Collective), Daniel Morgan (Astral
People), Emmy Mack (RedHook / triple j), Jess Wust (Cult Artists), Brittany Green (Campbelltown Arts Centre) and Rick Bridgman (Good Intent).
Greater Good is supported by Music Victoria, QMusic, MusicACT, Music SA, and WAM.
Good Intent launched in 2018 and is run by Rob Carroll, Nick Moran and Rick Bridgman and a growing team who are deeply passionate about creating real pathways for emerging Australian artists
Previous winners include “ixaras” (2024), LAZY GHOST (2023), PENI PARKER (2022) and Jelly Oshen (2021).
Last year's shortlist was stacked with outstanding talent from across the country.
For more information and the application form, go to goodintent.com.au/greatergood.
losing $48 million.
Phishing scams are still the most common.
These trick people into clicking links or entering details on websites impersonating trusted organisations like banks, governments, or other services.
More than 40 per cent of phishing scams reported to NSW Fair Trading relate to Facebook Marketplace and WhatsApp.
Minister for Better
Regulation and Fair Trading Anoulack Chanthivong encourages buyers to trust their instincts.
“If a deal seems too good to be true, it often is.”
Identity theft, fake fundraising, false billing and online shopping scams are also common.
Often based overseas, fake or temporary online shops can seemingly pop-up overnight.
They employ “bait” advertising like urgent calls to action which pressure
shoppers into making a purchase before authenticity is verified.
“Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics, targeting people through social media, messaging apps and impersonating trusted organisations,” Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Jihad Dib said.
While Australian Consumer Law applies to online purchases made in Australia, purchases from overseas-based scammers
are difficult to resolve.
Those aged 65 and over continue to be disproportionately affected.
Shoppers are urged to research the seller, use secure payment methods like credit cards or PayPal for buyer protection, and always beware of deals which may look too good to be true.
People who have been scammed by bogus shops should keep receipts and screenshots of correspondence to assist
That big ball of nuclear fire
By David RENEKE
THE next time you see the sunrise, take a moment.
That big ball of nuclear fire lighting up your morning sky is not just sitting there politely waiting for you to make coffee.
It’s racing around the Milky Way at an eye-watering 828,000 km/h, dragging Earth and the rest of the solar system along for the ride.
But here’s the kicker: the Sun only has about 22 more laps left before it runs out of fuel.
Astronomers tell us the Sun takes roughly 225 million years to complete one orbit around the Milky Way’s centre.
That’s one galactic “year.”
It’s done about 20 of these laps since the dinosaurs strolled around, thinking they had all the time in the world.
In reality, the Sun is middle-aged, halfway through its life, and on the clock.
Ancient myths and beliefs abound.
Ancient Egyptians saw the Sun as Ra, source of
life and order, whose daily journey across the sky symbolised rebirth.
The Greeks linked the Sun to Apollo, God of truth and knowledge, believing its light revealed all things.
In India, Surya was honoured in rituals for health and prosperity.
The Incas worshipped Inti, believing sunlight made crops grow and ensured the empire’s strength.
Even Stonehenge was aligned with the solstice sunrise, showing how early people saw the Sun as a celestial clock guiding seasons, survival, and sacred ceremonies.
Right now, deep in its core, the Sun is fusing hydrogen into helium, turning mass into energy with astonishing efficiency. Every second, it releases more energy than humanity has produced in all of history.
Yet in about five billion years, that fuel will run out. And when it does? Things will get messy.
The Sun will swell so big it might swallow Mercury, Venus, and yes - Earth.
Our oceans will boil away long before that, so don’t bother planning your greatgreat-great-times-a-million grandkids’ summer holidays.
After this fiery tantrum, the Sun will shed its outer layers, leaving behind a glowing ember called a white dwarf, a lonely cosmic ghost slowly cooling for trillions of years.
Now, before you start panicking about sunscreen strength in five billion years, here’s the thing: in the cosmic scheme, this is normal.
Stars live, shine, and die in spectacular fashion all over the universe.
We just happen to live next to one stable enough to let life flourish for billions of years without blowing its top. How lucky is that?
We take the Sun for granted, like Wi-Fi, oxygen, and that friend who always remembers your birthday.
Without it, there’s no warmth, no light, no photosynthesis, no us.
Yet it spins through space on this enormous galactic racetrack, counting down its final 22 laps, while
with lodging a complaint with NSW Fair Trading.
Clear advice on spotting scam messages, managing privacy settings, securing devices, and monitoring financial information, including how to request a temporary credit ban if needed, is available at nsw. gov.au/id-support-nsw/ beprepared. Complaints can also be lodged through NSW Fair Trading either online or by calling 13 32 20.
we measure time in Netflix seasons and election cycles.
Of course, there are dangers.
A wandering black hole could stray too close.
A nearby supernova could blast us with radiation.
Space is not exactly
‘Occupational Safety and Health’ approved. But so far, the Sun’s been a model of stability in a very unruly galaxy.
So tomorrow morning, when sunlight spills across your backyard or glints off your neighbour’s windows,
remember, you’re basking in the glow of a star on a fivebillion-year road trip, with only 22 orbits left before its grand finale.
Kinda makes you want to wear sunscreen, doesn’t it?
More stories: davidreneke.com.
q The Greater Good team behind Good Intent. Photo: Billy Zammit.
q Past Greater Good winner Fool Nelson, performing in Coffs Harbour recently.
Playing for premiership glory
By Aiden BURGESS
ONE more win for premiership glory.
AFL North Coast teams will play off for the ultimate prize this weekend during their grand finals at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints seniors play off for the premiership flag.
It’s their first meeting in the premiership decider since 2018, as both clubs look to break a premiership drought with the Breakers having not won since 2019, and the Saints not since 2018.
It’s the Saints first grand final since 2020 when they lost to the Grafton Tigers, while the Breakers have lost their last two grand finals in 2022 and 2024, both to the Port Macquarie Magpies.
The Saints were undefeated against the Breakers this season, with two wins and a draw.
The Port Macquarie Magpies and Sawtell/Toormina Saints face off in the reserves grand
final.
The Saints won both their meetings against the Magpies this season.
The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints women meet in a rematch of last season’s grand final, which was won by the Saints.
The winner will look to become the first club to win three premierships in the women’s competition since its inception in 2018.
The Saints will also try to become the first women’s side to defend their premiership.
The Breakers were undefeated against the Saints this season, with two wins and a draw.
The Port Macquarie Magpies and Sawtell/Toormina Saints play off in the Under 18s grand final.
The Magpies will look to cap off a tremendous undefeated season with a grand final victory, while the Saints will try to win their third premiership in a row.
The Magpies won all three meetings against the Saints this season.
Junior premierships to be decided
By Aiden BURGESS
AFL North Coast’s best junior teams will play off for the ultimate prize this weekend.
Premiership winners will be crowned during the junior grand finals on Sunday, 31 August at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
The Bellingen Bulldogs Youth Girls 17s will look to cap off a tremendous undefeated season with a grand final victory, when they take on the Northern Beaches Blues.
The Bulldogs girls will also be going for their fourth straight premiership win.
The Port Macquarie Magpies
Under 16s Boys will also look to cap off an undefeated season with a premiership when they take on the Sawtell/Toormina Saints.
The Nambucca Valley Lions Youth Girls 15s will try to have a perfect season when they face the Sawtell/ Toormina Saints for the ultimate prize.
The Port Macquarie Flyers and Port Macquarie Swoopers face off in the Under 14s Mixed grand final.
The Northern Beaches Blues and North Coffs Kangaroos play for the Youth Girls 13s premiership.
Northern Beaches Blues (White) and the Port Macquarie Magpies meet for the Under 12s Mixed premiership.
AFL North Coast teams earn grand final berths
By Aiden BURGESS
AFL North Coast teams have booked their place in this season’s premiership decider.
Teams earned grand final spots by winning their Preliminary Finals at the Wiigulga Sports Complex in Woolgoolga.
It was a special day for the Sawtell/Toormina Saints, with all four of the club’s senior sides earning grand final berths.
Sawtell/Toormina Saints reserves progressed to the grand final with a 10.9 (69) to 1.7 (13) win against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints women kept their
Sawtell/Toormina Saints seniors made a return to the grand final after a five-year absence, after having a 14.5 (89) to 7.13 (55) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies.
premiership defence alive, earning a grand final spot after edging past the Northern Beaches Blues 4.3 (27) to 3.6 (24).
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints Under 18s also kept their premiership defence alive, earning their place in
this season's decider with a 12.11 (83) to 9.7 (61) victory against the Coffs Harbour Breakers.
The AFL North Coast’s senior grand finals will be decided on Saturday, 30 August at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Pirates to play for grand final spot
By Aiden BURGESS
THE Port Macquarie Pirates will take on the SCU Marlins this weekend for a spot in this year’s Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division grand final against
the Coffs Harbour Snappers. The Marlins kept their season alive with a 39-35 win against the Grafton Redmen last weekend in their Minor Semi Final in Grafton. With the finals
series getting underway last weekend, the Port Macquarie Pirates reserves moved into the grand final after having a 21-17 win against the Coffs Harbour Snappers at Coffs Rugby Park.
Teams will now play off for a grand final spot this weekend as Port Macquarie hosts the Preliminary Finals.
The Port Macquarie Pirates host the SCU Marlins in the first-grade matchup, the Coffs Harbour Snappers
take on the Kempsey Cannonballs for a spot in the reserve grade grand final, and the Grafton Redmen and Port Macquarie Pirates play off for a place in the women’s grand final.
q The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/Toormina Saints women play off for the second straight time in the grand final. Photo: AFL North Coast.
Dear News Of The Area
Where in the world does a Minister come to visit a township on the weekend to sort the traffic problems (“Wrong Roundabout”, 15 August).
Do they all have their brains in their colon?
Regards, Tony Philip Port Macquarie
The future of regional business is in our hands Minister’s roundabout visit Rainfall record for
Dear News Of The Area
I KEEP rainfall records for Port Macquarie.
August is our driest month. The median is 53.1mm (Hill Street 1841 to 2002).
So far this month it is 358mm (airport). BUT the biggest August rainfall was 775mm in 1899.
There were two others - in 1843 (395mm) and 1879 (384mm).
So its OK to say this month is the wettest August in 125 years.
Regards, Doug Emanuel Port Macquarie.
want action now, and it’s not spending $20 million on The Donut.
Please find time to register your opposition to this crazy plan.
Dear Jasminda,
“On the weekend, my partner and I went to a Murder Mystery Lunch. We have since decided that we would actually prefer to remain in character. Is it okay to do this indefinitely?
Cardinal Matteo Rossi.
Dear Cardinal,
I'm assuming that is your Murder Mystery name and not your current moniker and occupation.
Since I have no idea, from your conundrum, the role your partner-incrime played, I will use a bit of artistic licence and call her Isabella Conti (a respected art dealer who may know the whereabouts of Caravaggio's Nativity Scene).
Dear News Of The Area
THE chance to register opposition to spending $20 million to upgrade the Pacific and Oxley Highway roundabout at Thrumster - “The Donut”ends at midnight next Monday. In my submission, I will be arguing that this project is an appalling misallocation of road funding and should be postponed indefinitely.
Everyone knows the real traffic priority in our area is 5km to the east, from Wrights Road roundabout to the Lake Road roundabout.
Astonishingly, Transport for NSW bureaucrats living in Grafton seem unaware.
Their aim for The Donut is to provide a road network “which supports future travel demands”.
Forget the future, we
However, the real challenge to reverse the proposal and reallocate funding to the actual problem road and roundabouts, lies with our elected representatives; the three leaders at federal, state, and council levels. They are the ones in government.
If they fail, everyone in the Coalition-voting towns of Port Macquarie and Wauchope will be given clear evidence they backed the wrong horses.
Regards, Harry Creamer Port Macquare
DEAR News Of The Area,
ACROSS regional Australia, business owners are voicing the same concern.
Times remain tough.
Despite growth in our population, many businesses are still struggling.
Poor weather, global unrest, uncertain economic conditions, the relentless invasion of online shopping and the unyielding negativity of media are all factors making it harder for local businesses to thrive.
But here is the paradox.
How, in a region that is clearly growing, do we still have businesses doing it tough?
The answer is that growth alone does not guarantee prosperity.
If residents are spending their dollars online or are conserving their spending, the benefit to our local businesses is lost.
The result is local business owners shouldering the pressure, watching the numbers rise around them while their own returns remain flat.
Small town businesses are more than economic drivers.
They employ us, sponsor community groups and help give our towns their character.
Losing them is not simply an economic cost but a cultural one.
Their survival cannot be left to chance.
Consumers hold enormous power.
Every time we make a choice, whether to shop online or to spend locally, we are casting a vote for
the kind of town we want to live in.
Do we want vibrant streets filled with thriving businesses, or empty shopfronts that remind us of opportunities lost?
This is not about nostalgia.
It is about survival.
Local businesses will not endure by standing still and neither will our communities.
Now is the time for fresh thinking, for councils and governments to cut red tape, and for communities to rally behind those who support them.
This is where we need to be honest with ourselves.
Too many are waiting for things to improve on their own.
But if we sit back, we risk watching doors close.
Business owners must continue to fight for local.
If you do not like how the table is set, then change it.
It is easy to say “I have too much on my plate, someone else should do it” but is that really fair?
Every one of us has a role to play in shaping the future of our towns.
The extinction of local business is not inevitable, but it is a real risk if we do not act.
If we want a future where our communities remain strong, connected and alive, then the responsibility is clear.
Support local. Stand up. Be part of the change.
Luke HADFIELD, President, Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce.
Cardinal (may I call you Cardinal?), there is nothing wrong with a bit of role play to spice up a relationship, but I will preempt several issues moving forward, particularly if you share not only a marital home, but a marital bed.
Isabella would have very good reason to feel uncomfortable during a mutual defrocking, particularly given several real-life cardinals' checkered pasts (not terribly arousing, Cardinal). Then there is the matter of daily life.
I'm not sure Isabella Conti will cope with your excuse for refusing to mow the lawn: "I would ask that you show respect when I am in the midst of giving a homily"; getting home late, "in the grand scheme of things, the importance of mingling with laypeople at The Tavern cannot be overemphasised”; or packing the dishwasher, "Not now, Isabella, I have a diocesan plan to review."
Equally, Isabella may find that her role as a fine arts dealer interferes with the quotidian side of life.
How will the extended family cope when Isabella is unable to babysit because she is immersed in Il Giornale dell'Arte?
How much longer will it take to do the gardening when she is gathering rocks, grass clippings and mulch, not to be useful, but to engage in the philosophy and practice of Arte Povera.
There is also the matter of the murder, Cardinal.
Will you ever be beyond suspicion? Will Isabella?
Once your secrets are revealed, will you be able to look at each other in the same way?
And finally, at the necessary conclusion of your extended characterisation (the family's annual trip to Happy Campers Caravan Park), will Isabella be preconditioned (much like Pavlov's Dog) to only find you attractive when you're dressed in a scarlet cassock?
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MONDAY MY KITCHEN RULES
SEVEN, 7.30pm
A brand-new search for the best home cooks in the country begins tonight in the beachside Sydney suburb of Cronulla. Here, highly competitive but perpetually smiley best mates Justin and Will (both pictured) hope to set the bar high and impress judges Manu Feildel and Colin Fassnidge with their instant restaurant, “Tropic Like it’s Hot”. The fellas are planning a pretty tasty looking menu inspired by their heritage, with dishes including Tongan-style ceviche, a red duck curry and South African fried doughnuts.
FRIDAY,
August 29
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. (Ma) Professor T is embroiled in a hostage situation, and tries unconventional negotiating tactics.
9.15 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.45 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PG, R)
10.20 ABC Late News.
10.40 Austin. (PG, R)
11.10 Silent Witness. (Mav, R)
12.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
TUESDAY
GROSSE POINTE GARDEN SOCIETY
SEVEN, 9.05pm
Though it wasn’t intended as such, it’s a good idea to consider this twisted suburban drama as a limited series, given that US TV network NBC has already nipped it in the bud. The intriguing premise surrounds Alice (AnnaSophia Robb), Brett (Ben Rappaport), Catherine (Aja Naomi King) and Birdie (Melissa Fumero, pictured), members of a Detroit garden club whose lives are entangled by scandal. Ripe with botanical language, the saucy saga takes a leaf out of Desperate Housewives book, as the green thumbs take turns to narrate their schemes. Tuesday’s premiere sows the seeds of a murder cover-up, but who killed whom, and why? That’s a mystery that will take 13 episodes to bloom.
WEDNESDAY
JAMES MAY: OUR MAN IN
After travelling the length of Italy and Japan in the first two seasons, James May (pictured) is mixing things up a bit for season three –travelling across India, coast to coast, from west to east. His journey begins in Mumbai where he rides a rickshaw, subjects himself to being the punch line (repeatedly) at a comedy club and finds himself really rather impressed with Dharavi, one of the world’s largest Slumdog Millionaire fame). After visiting a Bollywood legend and a fortune teller, May hits the road to Udaipur, which is rather less hectic than Mumbai. Here, he enjoys a spot of kite fighting, and celebrates the Hindu festival of Holi.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv)
8.25 24 Hours That Changed The World.
9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (Premiere)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Catch Me A Killer. (Malsv) 11.35 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 1.30 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (Mav, R) 3.30 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa, R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (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 explores Wynnum and Manly. 8.30 MOVIE: Downton Abbey. (2019, PGa, R) The Crawley family deals with all the drama of a visit by King George V and Queen Mary. Michelle Dockery, Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville. 11.00 The Voice. (PG, R) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 12.25 Touching Evil. (MA15+av) 1.25 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Melbourne Storm v Sydney Roosters.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Sydney Roosters match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Rush Hour 2. (2001, Mlsv, R) Two detectives investigate a double murder. Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker.
12.40 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)
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple disagree on whether to leave Coburg North.
8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Hosted by Claudia Winkleman. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6am Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. Continued. (2009, PG) 7.30 The Movie Show. 8.05 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 10.00 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 12.35pm Argo. (2012, M) 3.00 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 5.10 The Movie Show. 5.45 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 7.30 Chino. (1973, M) 9.20 The Sweeney. (2012, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
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Programs. 8.00 Golden Girls. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon My Way. 12.15 MOVIE: UnCancelled. (2024, M) 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: Pacific Rim. (2013, M) 10.10 MOVIE:
Swamp People: Serpent Invasion. 5.00 American Resto. 5.30 Storage Wars. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 3. Richmond v Essendon. 9.15 MOVIE: Inside Man. (2006, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.55pm Yarning Culture Through Film. 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Jarjums. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.35 Waabiny Time. 5.00
SATURDAY, August 30
6.00 Australian Story: Small Wonders – Eden Tiny House Project. (R) Takes a look at an offer made for a tiny home.
6.30 Back Roads: Harvey, WA. (R) Lisa Millar visits the town of Harvey, WA. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the
a killer strikes during a murder mystery weekend.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls, R) Isabelle’s investigation zones in on Lulu.
10.55 I, Jack Wright. (Mlv, R) 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 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
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Swiss Alpine Rail Journeys. (Premiere)
8.30 Leonardo Da Vinci. (PGadn)
9.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (R)
10.20 Great Australian Walks. (PGa, R)
11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
2.35 SBS50. (PG, R)
2.40 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (R)
3.40 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, 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.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team enjoys the Pacific Island of Palau. 7.30 MOVIE: Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle. (2017, PGlsv, R) Four teenagers become trapped in a jungle-based video game as the playable characters. Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson. 10.00 MOVIE: Jumanji: The Next Level. (2019, PGlv, R) A group of friends re-enters a video game. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart. 12.30 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
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. Round 26. North Queensland Cowboys v Brisbane Broncos. 9.35 Soccer. English Premier League. Matchweek 3. Chelsea v Fulham. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) Stabler testifies against the brotherhood. 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)
4.00 Rugby Union. Women’s Rugby World Cup. Pool A. USA v Australia.
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. Sisters are desperate to sell their childhood home.
8.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) The low blood sugar levels of a 23-year-old type-1 diabetic have led to a dangerous seizure.
9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
6am Morning
SUNDAY, August 31
6.00 First Communion. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG)
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Ml)
8.50 I, Jack Wright. (Mlv) The Wrights recover from Jack’s bombshell will.
9.35 MOVIE: BMX Bandits. (1983, PG, R) BMX riders become mixed up with bank robbers. Nicole Kidman.
11.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, Ml, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 The Art Of... (Malns)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Kids Baking Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Titanic: Our Secret History. (PGa)
8.25 Titanic In Colour. (R)
9.20 Monster: The Mystery Of Loch Ness. (R)
10.20 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Mav, R)
12.50 Surviving An American Concentration Camp. (Ma, R)
1.55 Miscarriage And Me. (Mal, R)
2.45 Australia With Julia Bradbury. (PG, R) 3.45 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGa, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
Kars & Stars. 5.50 Alone Sweden. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 Cursed Gold: A Shipwreck Scandal. 9.20 Great Australian Road Trips. 10.20 Rock Legends: Elton John. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm
Programs. 7.55 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 9.35 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 11.15 Chino. (1973, M) 1pm American Pastoral. (2016, M) 3.00 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 4.45 Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 6.25 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.30 Looking Glass. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 Grand Ecole. (2004, MA15+, French) 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Manganinnie. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.50 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 9.00 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 10.45 The Perfect Dinner. (2022, M, Italian) 12.40pm Nowhere Special. (2020, M) 2.30 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 4.30 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 6.15 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 8.30 Phantom Thread. (2017) 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGal) 8.25 7NEWS Spotlight.
9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: Left For Dead. (Madl, R) Follows a police investigation.
10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)
11.30 HMP Styal: Women Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R)
12.45 Jamestown. (MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.
10.10 A Killer Makes A Call: Suffocation In Suburbia. (Mav)
The First 48. (MA15+a, R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Fishing Australia. (R)
Today Early News.
Today.
10.30 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGl, R) 11.30 FBI: International. (Masv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Survivor: Australia V The World. (PGl) Fourteen returning contestants head to Samoa. 8.30 Watson. (Ma) The team helps a woman whose memory resets every three minutes as Watson struggles with auditory hallucinations and questions whether someone is behind his current decline. 9.30 FBI. (Mv, R) When a bombing at a local restaurant leaves several injured or dead, the team races to apprehend the suspect.
9GO!
MONDAY, September 1
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Return)
8.35 Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG, R)
9.30 Moulin Rouge: Yes
We Can-Can! (Mn, R)
10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Classified. (Malsv) 11.50 Tokyo Vice. (Malsv, R) 1.50 Blackport. (Mls, R) 2.45 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PGa, R) 3.20 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 4.15 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 4.45 China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Theo stands his ground.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Return, PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.20 The Rookie. (Mav) Ahead of Nune’s return home, Nolan looks for clues to locate Jason Wyler. 10.20 S.W.A.T. (Mv) 11.20 The Agenda Setters. 12.20 Hooten & The Lady. (Mav)
Travel Oz. (PG, R)
Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
The Block. (PGl)
Murder In The Family. (Mav, R)
Footy Classified. (Ml)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Contraption Masters. 9.25 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
3.55 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (R) 4.30 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
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Chekhov’s The Duel. Continued. (2010, PG) 7.25 The Movie Show. 7.55 Lucky You. (2007, PG) 10.15 Kompromat. (2022, M, French) 12.35pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 2.10 Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 3.50 Where Is Anne Frank. (2021, PG) 5.40 Finding You. (2020, PG) 7.55 The Unknown Country. (2022, PG) 9.30 Parallel Mothers. (2021, M, Spanish) 11.45 Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 8.40 The Unknown Country. (2022, PG) 10.20 Phantom Thread. (2017) 12.55pm Today We Fix The World. (2022, M, Spanish) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Anton Chekhov’s The Duel. (2010, PG) 5.25 Mr Blake At Your Service! (2023, PG, French) 7.30 The Big Short. (2015, M) 9.55 Official Competition. (2021, M, Spanish) Midnight 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 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Premiere, M) Follows members of a suburban garden club.
Tik Tok: Murders Gone Viral: The Mother And Daughter Killers. (Mav, R)
The Agenda Setters.
Fairly Legal. (Mav, R)
Home Shopping. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00
WEDNESDAY, September 3
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 The Point. (R) 10.05 Susan Calman’s Grand Week By The Sea. (PG, R) 10.55 Scotland: Ocean Nation. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 10. H’lights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (l, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In India. (Return) 8.30 DNA Journey. (Ml)
9.35 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 COBRA. (Return, Mal)
12.00 Vigil. (Mav, R)
2.15 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (PGaw, R)
2.50 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R)
3.45 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.10 Merlin. 10.55 Late Programs.
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6am The
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Sonny and Eden manage cyclone Remi.
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGal) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.10 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.10 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hamish McLachlan chats with Sam Docherty. 10.55 Why Ships Crash. (PGa, R) 12.15 Imposters. (Madlv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 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)
Let’s Eat With George.
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
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6.00
THURSDAY, September 4
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 Rome: Rise Of Empire. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 World’s Most Scenic River Journeys. (PGaw, R) 2.55 Garage Dreams. (PG) 3.25 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (Final, PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland.
9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+s)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Dopesick. (MA15+ad, R) 11.55 Blue Lights. (MA15+a, R) 1.55 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. (R) 2.45 World’s Most Amazing Festivals. (R) 3.20 Hugh’s Wild West. (R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Resto.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.50 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Remi hits rock bottom.
7.30 Football. AFL. First qualifying final. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 What The Killer Did Next: Nadine Aburas. (Mav, R)
12.30 Life. (Madv, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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2.30 Cancelled! 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. 8.25 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.05 The UnXplained. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 12. 1.50am Late Programs.
Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon My Way. 12.15 MOVIE: Lies Between Friends. (2022, M) 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 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Law Abiding Citizen. (2009, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.05 Nanny. 9.35 Addams Family. 10.05 Bewitched. 10.35 Jeannie. 11.05 The West Wing. 12.05pm 9Honey Hacks. 12.15 MOVIE: One Night Stand Murder. (2023, M) 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 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: RoboCop 2. (1990, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs.
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Bright Side
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
Port Macquarie
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
By Nik LIPOVAC
IT was a case of what could have been for the Port Dolphins as they were bundled out of the State League Basketball Semi-
Finals for the third successive year.
The second-placed Men's side faced Moss Vale Magic on Saturday, 23 August on the Central Coast.
The results were split between the two sides during the regular season, with Port winning away from home by four points but losing to the Magic by two in the return match at the Port Macquarie Sports Stadium.
In last Saturday night’s qualifier the Dolphins led by three at Quarter Time before the margin was reduced to one by half-time.
The Magic then turned it on during the second half, making the most of their scoring opportunities to gain a sevenpoint lead at the end of the third period before finally running away with a 19 point victory 82-63.
Top scorers for Port were Sean McCurdy (22) and Caleb Prior (nine).
The following day Moss Vale won the title after disposing of
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
Tamworth by the exact same scoreline in the decider.
In the Women's Division Semi Final there was a similar story for the Port Dolphins who trailed Central Coast Waves by two points at the first break, but then led by two at both half time and three quarter time.
It was in the final ten minutes that the Waves turned up the intensity, outscoring Port 16 points to four to win 68-58 and progress in the competition.
Callie Gillard was impressive picking up 16 points for the match, closely followed by Ruby Erin with 14 and Tiffany Reynolds with 11.
In the Final, Queanbeyan defeated Central Coast by five points.
On a brighter note, Reynolds and Erin were named in the AllStar 5, which was chosen from all the players competing in the Women's Division.
While teenager Lucas Scott, who made several appearances in the Dolphin's Men's Team, was announced as the Rookie of the Year in the Youth Division where he scored 482 points at an average of 25 points per game.
Wauchope Newsagency
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 ALL-Star 5 Tiffany Reynolds and Ruby Erin, and Rookie of the Year Lucas Scott..
