Change of use from storage shed to secondary dwelling
MEDOWIE
25 Nut Bush Dr 16-2024-562-2
S4.55(1) Modification to amend description of development
NELSON BAY
1/11 Columbia Cl 16-2025-208-1 Leisure room
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
TRIATHLON PORT STEPHENS
Port Stephens Council advises that the following roads will be closed to traffic, as part of the Triathlon Port Stephens event to be held between 7am and 1:30pm on Saturday 24 May 2025:
• Gan Gan Road, from Blanch Street to Nelson Bay Road
Salamander Bay Town Centre is a vital commercial and community hub for Port Stephens. With your help, we’re creating the Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan to guide how we use the land, deliver new housing and infrastructure, protect our environment, and create a more livable, connected community.
Drop in to chat with us at the Tomaree Community Connect Day on Friday 16 May, or visit our website to share your thoughts on our interactive mapping tool.
Find out more and have your say visit pscouncil.info/salamander-bay-town-centre
NOTICE OF ADVERTISED DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (DA):
DA NO: 16-2025-198 1
DEVELOPMENT SITE: LOT: B DP: 163050, 16 Parkway Avenue RAYMOND TERRACE
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Demolition of existing structures on site and construction of a multi-dwelling housing development (11 dwellings)
APPLICANT: JASKARAN SONI
CONSENT AUTHORITY: Port Stephens Council
ASSESSING OFFICER: Isaac Lancaster phone 4988 0566 or email isaac.lancaster@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
NOTIFICATION PERIOD: 14 Days (15/05/2025 – 29/05/2025)
SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 29/05/2025
NOTICE OF ADVERTISED INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL HAS RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION (DA) FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT:
DA NO: 16-2025-177 1
DEVELOPMENT SITE: LOT: 153 DP: 753196, 1A Mustons Road KARUAH
PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Construction of new shared path and road upgrade works
APPLICANT: NATALIE GREEN
CONSENT AUTHORITY: Port Stephens Council
INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL: TYPE OF APPROVAL: APPROVAL AGENCY: Section 205 - Fisheries Management Act 1994 Department of Primary Industry - Fisheries
ASSESSING OFFICER: Isaac Lancaster phone 4988 0566 or email isaac.lancaster@portstephens.nsw.gov.au
NOTIFICATION PERIOD: 28 Days (15/05/2025 – 12/06/2025)
SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 12/06/2025
Where to view information: Online portstephens.nsw.gov.au or datracker.portstephens.nsw.gov.au Council’s Administration Building 116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace (between 9am and 4:30pm weekdays)
To make a submission: Any person can make a written submission in relation to the DA to Council
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DIAAG
EOI now open
Express your interest in joining the Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Group (DIAAG)
Want to help make Port Stephens more accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities? Express your interest in joining our Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Group and work alongside Council and the community to create positive change.
Help make Port Stephens more inclusive for people with disabilities. For more info pscouncil.info/DIAAG
Sat 17 May from 9am to 3pm
Recycle your unwanted linen at the Council Admin Building, Raymond Terrace for free. Learn more at pscouncil.info/give-a-sheet
Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group join forces with Lifeline for Volunteer Week
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trying to get some more members for the group.
“We look after all our breast cancer patients by supporting them, helping with cleaning, lawn mowing, driving them to and from appointments, holding various fundraising events and basically helping them through their journey."
Danielle Robinson, Manager of the Lifeline store, said, “We work very closely with communities in Nelson Bay and a lot of my staff have gone through breast cancer and have sought support through the breast cancer organisation.
"So today, because we have Volunteer Week, we’re acknowledging not only the TBCSG but also our volunteers in-store."
The Tomaree Breast Cancer Support Group offers assistance to all residents on the Tomaree Peninsula who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Volunteers choose how and when to get involved and can call the TBCSG President on 0431 864778 to get started.
Lifeline Hunter Central Coast offers 24/7 telephone crisis support, providing empathy, respect and equality for all.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of the organisation, helping to save 5000 Australian lives a year and assisting more than 25,000 local people a year.
Twice as many Australians die from suicide as on our roads.
For help and support call Lifeline on 131114.
Seven-hour rescue returns stranded boaters to shore
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Stephens was contacted by the crew on board the disabled vessel at 12.15pm yesterday (Monday 7 May) after their six- to seven-
metre half-cabin suffered mechanical failure, leaving them stranded near Violet Hill campground.
“Because of the location of the stricken vessel, volunteers from Marine
Rescue Lemon Tree Passage were tasked on board rescue vessel Lemon Tree 30.
“We pride ourselves on rapid deployment at Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage and aim to be on the water
q Marine Rescue NSW vessel Lemon Tree 30 spent almost seven hours on water during the mission. Photos: supplied.
within 14 minutes – which we were,” Unit Commander Aselford said.
The volunteer crew on board LT 30 reached the disabled vessel at 3.15pm, following a challenging trip up the Myall River.
“It is a very tricky waterway – long, winding,
narrow and very shallow in parts – with our crew restricted to just five knots,” Unit Commander Aselford said.
“The two people on board the disabled vessel were relieved when the rescue vessel arrived.
“A towline was secured
q Volunteers from Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage towed the disabled vessel to Mungo Brush Boat Ramp.
and the boaters and their vessel were towed to Mungo Brush Boat Ramp on the eastern side of Bombah Broadwater.
“The boaters were safely returned to shore at 4.30pm before our crew began the slow trip home to Lemon Tree Passage, arriving back at base at 7.10pm following approximately a 110 km round trip.
“Volunteers at Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage train for missions like this and regularly practise on the Myall River because the environment on that waterway is very different to open waters,” he said.
Unit Commander Aselford said the rescued boaters indicated they would make a donation to the unit who provided the assistance for free.
“Our crew used $700 worth of fuel during the mission, so their donation will be greatly appreciated.”
q Christine Walton, volunteer with TBCSG and Lifeline, with Danielle Robinson.
q The specially dressed Lifeline shop window for Volunteer Week.
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'Floral Fantasia' at Arts Centre
By Simon EKINS
LOCAL artists have used the theme “Floral Fantasia” to create an exciting array of works for a new exhibition at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre.
Flowers and gardens bring delight to the exhibition, from a single elegant bloom, to a profusion of colour, shape and perfume.
The featured artist for this exhibition is Marianne Newton.
Marianne decided that after retiring she would dedicate her talents to her passion of creating art.
“My artwork is characterised by my unique use of colour and design,” she said.
“I incorporate texture using various media including acrylics, inks, and pastels.”
Marianne’s work can be recognised by her signature “Yanney”, a strong link to her Dutch heritage.
For this exhibition, she has created a visual celebration of a quintessential Nelson Bay holiday.
The collection of simple artworks, captures the essence of the region's most enjoyed activities, such as the thrill of fishing in its waters, the exhilaration of surfing its waves, the freedom of cycling its scenic paths, the tranquillity of bushwalking its natural trails, and the relaxed pleasure of its charming cafes.
Each piece, rendered in a straightforward style, contributes to a cohesive display that evokes the laid-back coastal lifestyle and outdoor adventures that define a getaway to beautiful Nelson Bay.
Work by Kyle Wallace occupies the featured potter display area.
“I have always stretched the boundaries of what clay can do,” he said.
“My pieces are influenced by traditional Japanese and European pottery and styles.
“In this display, I have also included some of my retro handbags created from tough black and red motorcycle leather.”
Kyle is one of the many locals who enjoy the pottery facilities that the Arts Centre provides in its barn.
This building is located up the hill behind the gallery building, and is in continual
use by those creating pottery, bonsai and mosaics.
One end of the Barn houses the workshop used by the Port Stephens Woodworkers group.
Some of their members are now selling high quality, hand-made timber pieces in the Arts Centre gallery.
Visitors will find all these works and more at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, Cultural Close Nelson Bay. The gallery is open
Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, and Sunday 10am to 1pm.
There is free parking on site, and visitors are welcome to wander through the extensive gardens. Young children might even find the Fairy Garden, where letters can be left in the Fairy Letterbox.
Those who include their home address might even get a letter back from the resident fairy!
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q Marianne Newton with her work.
EOI to join disability inclusion group
PORT Stephens Council is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from the community to join its newly established Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Group (DIAAG).
The group aims to ensure Council decision-making is informed by diverse perspectives on disability.
This initiative is a critical step in successfully delivering Council’s Community Wellbeing Strategy and
Disability Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), fostering a more inclusive and accessible Port Stephens.
Mayor Leah Anderson highlighted the group's vital role in ensuring Council decisions reflect the needs of people with disability.
“Port Stephens Council is really committed to creating a community where everyone feels included and empowered to fully participate," Mayor Anderson
said.
"The new Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Group is an important step in achieving this vision.
“We want to hear directly from and work collaboratively with people with lived experience, their families, carers, and service providers.
"Their insights will help us shape Council's decisions and make sure our services and facilities are truly
accessible for everyone.
“I strongly encourage anyone passionate about disability inclusion to submit an Expression of Interest,” Mayor Anderson added.
The group will provide advice on key Council projects and insights on current issues, community concerns, and opportunities relevant to people with disability.
Deputy Mayor Jason Wells has been a passionate champion in establishing this
Local inspires MS fundraising run
By Simon EKINS
BOAT Harbour’s Sarah Chippindale, a beloved member of the Port Stephens community, podcast co-host of the popular The Chronically Unbalanced, and marriage celebrant, is the inspiration behind an ambitious fundraising effort for MS Australia.
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) as a teenager, Sarah has lived bravely with the condition for 16 years.
However, a recent relapse, her first in over a decade, has shaken her young family.
“It was incredibly tough,” her wife Megan said, “but Sarah is resilient and recovering well.”
To show support and raise vital funds for MS research, her close friend Danny Lawrence will take on a remarkable challenge by running 50 kilometres in a single day as part of “The May 50K”, a nationwide campaign to find a cure for multiple sclerosis.
While most participants complete the
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q Sarah Chippindale with Danny Lawrence.
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distance gradually over the month of May, Danny is attempting the full 50 kilometres in one day on Sunday 25 May, beginning at 8am from Queens Wharf Brewery in Newcastle.
Despite claiming he’s “no athlete,” Danny is determined to push through, motivated by Sarah’s strength and spirit.
The day promises to be more than just a physical feat.
Friends, family, and supporters are invited to join the fun at the Brewery throughout the day, where there will be food, drinks, and a festive atmosphere.
Participants can join Danny for parts of the walk or simply come along to cheer him on.
The fundraising target of $50,000 is ambitious, but so is the team behind it.
Walking under the name Chippies Champions, they’re rallying support not only from locals, but also from the wider community who know and love Sarah.
As a celebrant, she has married over 300 couples including, later this year, two of Australia’s own Matildas.
“She’s touched so many lives,” said Danny.
“This is just our way of giving back, and pushing towards a cure”.
To support the cause visit themay50k.org/fundraisers/ chippieschampions
new group.
He emphasised that this opportunity is not just about directly influencing change at Council, it's also about members gaining new skills and experience for future careers.
"The DIAAG is a fantastic development opportunity for both emerging leaders and experienced advocates," said Cr Wells.
"Members will receive training and mentoring, learn
Council processes, build advocacy and meeting skills, and collaborate with other members to ensure diverse voices are heard.
“We’re looking for individuals eager to learn, participate actively, and help us build a more inclusive Port Stephens," Cr Wells added. For more information about the Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Group and to submit an Expression of Interest, visit pscouncil. info/people-with-a-disability
Regional consultation guide released
A NEW guide has been released which aims to strengthen NSW Government consultation practices with regional, rural and remote communities across the state.
The “Regional Communities Consultation Guide” outlines the Government’s approach to consulting with regional, rural and remote communities, including Aboriginal communities.
The release of the guide follows the introduction of the Regional Communities (Consultation Standards) Act 2024 by Independent Member for Barwon, Roy Butler.
"Regional communities know what they need but feel disadvantaged by current consultation processes, including a reliance on digital channels, or consultation conducted during harvest,” Mr Butler said.
“While not all projects will reflect every view, consultation should be done to give regional, rural and remote communities a fair chance to share their input, which is what this guide will now ensure.
"The guide will significantly reduce the risk of tick-the-box disingenuous consultation occurring or bad decisions being forced on vulnerable communities.”
The Member for Barwon worked with the Government to address the barriers which have historically faced regional engagement with Government consultations,
including population sparsity, and digital disadvantages.
In a state first, this legislation enshrines that compliance with the guide is required for certain consultations, setting a clear standard that those affected by decisions should be involved in the decision-making process.
The guide is informed by in-depth stakeholder engagement across regional and rural communities, to ensure the priorities and expectations of regional, rural and remote communities are reflected.
This included direct engagement with peak organisations including the NSW Aboriginal Land Council, Local Government NSW, the Country Mayors Association, the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation and the Central NSW Joint Organisation.
Around 200 stakeholders also participated in eight regional listening sessions held in Broken Hill, Wagga Wagga, Nowra, Lismore, Port Macquarie, Newcastle, Narrabri and Bourke.
The guide will now be rolled out across agencies for immediate use and can be downloaded along with a detailed engagement summary at www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov. au/consultation-regionalcommunities.
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Water compliance check ups
THE Natural Resources Access Regulator (NRAR) will step up water compliance checks along regulated sections of the Hunter River catchment during May to improve water law compliance.
NRAR will visit properties across the Hunter region in the coming weeks to speak with water licence holders about their water take conditions.
The visits follow a review of Water Accounts Statements in 2023-24 that showed many water users had not placed sufficient orders for water through WaterNSW.
Field Officers will engage directly with licence holders to discuss key areas of
compliance, including water ordering, metering, and logbook use.
NRAR Director of Regulatory Initiatives Andrew Howe said the visits are about ensuring everyone plays by the rules to protect shared water resources.
“The Hunter River is a vital source of water for towns, farms, industry, and the environment," Dr Howe said.
"Accurate water measurement and ordering help to manage the system fairly and sustainably,” he said.
Dr Howe said adhering to water rules is essential for managing water resources
and reducing the impacts of salinity.
"The Hunter is a highly sensitive and heavily used river system. It is particularly susceptible to salinity," he said.
"Taking water without first placing a water order can mean that not enough water is released from upstream dam storages, which can then contribute to salinity issues downstream.
"Increased salinity can affect irrigated crops, fodder plants, pastures, fruits and vegetables, stock and drinking water.
"So, accurate ordering and metering are critical tools in managing this risk and
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NRAR officers inspect a pump.
ensuring the system remains sustainable for all water users."
Dr Howe said taking water without approval or compliant
metering was unlawful and could result in enforcement action by NRAR.
"Under section 60G of the Water Management Act,
this can result in charges five times the value of the water taken, so the penalty can be really significant," he said.
Is it down? Strict rules for telcos that suffer outages
By Jennifer DUDLEYNICHOLSON, AAP
CONSUMERS must be told why their phone or internet service has been disconnected during major outages and when they can expect it to return under stricter telecommunication rules.
Providers will also have to improve the way they deal with triple-zero outages under the regulations and
issue detailed plans to prevent recurrences.
The Australian Communications and Media Authority revealed the changes last Wednesday that will come into effect in June and November under the threat of fines or court enforcement.
They follow a nationwide Optus outage in November 2023 in which millions of
customers were disconnected for 14 hours, and more than 2100 phone calls were unable to connect to emergency services.
The new communication rules will be enforced from 30 June and require telcos to inform customers about local outages including their cause, location and an estimated time of repair.
Outages affecting more than 1000 services in
regional areas for more than six hours, or 250 services in remote areas for more than three hours, will need to be prioritised under the updated rules.
The new requirements recognise the significant impact disconnection can have on consumers and companies, authority spokeswoman Samantha Yorke said.
"When your phone or internet goes down it's not just frustrating, it can cause significant issues including disrupting businesses and impacting public safety," she said.
"We will be closely monitoring compliance with the new obligations and will review the customer communications obligations 12 months from their introduction."
During significant outages,
service providers will be required to communicate with customers in several ways including email, SMS and app alerts, depending on the type of outage, as well as public communications.
"Broader communications may also be required via websites, social media, call centres and traditional media," a spokesman told AAP.
"Where the outage is caused by a natural disaster, communications are only required to be published on websites, and not directly to customers."
Additional changes to the way providers handle triple-zero call outages will come into effect in November, including sharing information with emergency services and isolating problematic mobile
base stations so calls can be delivered by another carrier.
Providers that experience emergency call outages must also submit a written report to the regulator and the federal communications department within 45 days.
"Improving industry accountability for the carriage of calls to triple zero will give Australians greater confidence that their safety is prioritised when networks are down," Ms Yorke said.
The regulations follow an inquiry into a nationwide Optus outage on November 8, 2023, caused by a software upgrade that affected its routers.
The authority found 2145 calls to emergency services failed to connect during the outage, and Optus paid more than $12 million for breaching its obligations.
PORT STEPHENS FAMILY & NEIGHBOURHOOD SERVICES
Putting children and families first
PORT Stephens Family and Neighbourhood Services (PSFNS) has been providing support to families and children in Port Stephens for 35-plus years, from Fingal Bay to Karuah and everywhere in between.
Services include homelessness support, domestic and family violence support, financial and food help and so much more.
“PSFNS is an incorporated not-for-profit organisation providing community services in the Port Stephens LGA, the organisation states.
“We offer support and information services that include Child, Youth and Family Counselling and Casework, Homelessness Services, advice on Crisis Accommodation, Transitional Accommodation (limited), Parents and Carers
Groups, Children’s and Young People’s Groups, Domestic Violence Support, Safe Houses and Legal Clinics, Aboriginal Culture Groups, Early Childhood Programs including Playtime Groups, Aboriginal Family History and Outreach Programs, Drop-in
Centre, Financial Assistance, Financial Counsellor, Home to School Mentoring, Youth Centre and more.
“All our services are free.
“All groups have free child care.
“We can meet you at your home, one of our centres or
q Telcos will need to provide users with more info about outages under stricter new rules. Photo: Jack Atley/AAP.
Forensic evidence may help solve historic double murder
By Savannah MEACHAM, AAP
FOR 25 years, the families of Susan Kay and Joanne Teterin have been left without answers over the brutal slaying of their loved ones.
NSW Police are pouring more resources into potential forensic clues and new lines of inquiry to find out who killed the pair in a suburban home.
Officers forced their way into the property in Carrington, in Newcastle, on May 17, 2000, where they found the bodies of Ms Kay, 32, and Ms Teterin, 37.
They had been bludgeoned to death.
There were no arrests or charges laid over the murders at the time.
However, investigations led police to believe the killings were drug-related after identifying illicit substances were being sold from Ms Teterin's home.
Police also thought a phone call made from a public telephone booth to Ms Teterin early on the day of the murders could have held the key to solving the case.
Investigators interviewed numerous people who visited Ms Teterin's home and made an appeal to speak with anyone who visited a local shopping centre in the hours before the crime.
Despite the appeal, no answers were provided and a 2003 inquest further investigated the deaths which led to the case being referred to the unsolved homicide team for review and assessment.
The case remains unsolved.
With the 25th anniversary of the deaths days away, the unsolved homicide team has established a strike force to re-examine the case and has appealed for new information.
"It was a brutal crime which has remained unsolved for 25 years," Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi said.
"Homicide detectives are committed to seeking justice for the families of Susan and Joanne."
The strike force will review all original investigative material and pursue new lines of inquiry and potential forensic developments.
"We remain focused on finding the person or persons responsible and renew our appeal for anyone who may have held on to information - no matter how seemingly
Funds for tranquil hospital space
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
A TWIST on an established horror franchise has been applied to Final Destination: Bloodlines.
The original Final Destination was born from a fairly ingenious idea for the genre: a horror film in which Death itself was the “villain”, orchestrating Rube-Goldberg machinations of misfortune that result in suspenseful, grisly deaths.
In this latest instalment, college student Stefani learns that her grandmother “cheated death” many years ago, saving the lives of hundreds of people from a freak accident.
Death, ever-patient, has stalked and claimed not
only those survivors, but their offspring.
Now Stefani must race against time to find a way to save her family.
Directors Zack Lipovsky and Adam Stein, along with writers Guy Busick, Lory Evans Taylor and producer Jon Watts, are part of a hip modern wave of filmmakers who can appeal well to modern, young audiences.
The Surfer
Nicolas Cage lends his star power to a local indie thriller in The Surfer.
When the titular Surfer (Cage) returns to his hometown to settle and build a life for he and his son (Finn Little), he runs afoul of a local group of surfers led by Scally (Julian McMahon) who don’t abide “outsiders”.
From this point the Surfer is beset by opposition, frustrations and gaslighting that make him
question his own sanity, until his final confrontation with Scally and his gang.
Director Lorcan Finnegan has a track record of deeply unsettling suspense films that take wild narrative turns at unexpected moments.
The results can be polarising for audiences, but they are always memorable.
Hurry Up Tomorrow
This is a cinematic experiment of sorts - a film created as a companion piece to the latest album released by its star, R&B artist Abel Tesfaye, also known as The Weeknd.
Tesfaye plays a fictionalised version of himself, suffering from insomnia and on the verge of a mental breakdown, who is drawn into an existential voyage of self-discovery.
The film is described as a musical psychological thriller and also stars Barry Keoghan and Jenna Ortega.
The Salt Path
NEWCASTLE Permanent Charitable Foundation (NPCF) has granted Sleapy’s Foundation $92,000 towards the development of a clinically-equipped outdoor courtyard at the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) of the John Hunter Hospital.
The outdoor courtyard is designed to mimic a tranquil and natural, non-hospital environment, and estimated to offer respite to around 750 young patients and their loved ones from across the Hunter and New England regions each year.
The outdoor area will allow critically ill children to receive life-sustaining treatment in a more natural, comfortable setting outside their clinical rooms, while also providing a space for
Writer and “longdistance walker” Raynor Winn has seen her 2018 memoir adapted into the film The Salt Path.
Named for the South West Coast Path in England that runs from Minehead to Poole, the biographical drama is the story of Winn’s (played by Gillian Anderson) experiences walking the 1010 km path with her husband Moth (played by Jason Isaacs).
Following Moth’s diagnoses of corticobasal degradation and a devastating financial crisis that left the couple homeless, they walked the full length of the National Trail, experiencing surprising turns of rejection and generosity from the people they encountered along the way.
All of these releases, however, will likely be lost in the shadow of one of this years’ biggest films.
Mission: ImpossibleThe Final Reckoning.
families and friends to gather, alleviating pressure on the ICU facilities.
NPCF spokesperson Kirrah McClelland said the outdoor space will enhance the overall experience and wellbeing of patients, families and staff at the hospital.
“Research suggests that this outdoor courtyard space could help patients heal and get home to their loved ones sooner, so we feel honoured to support Sleapy’s Foundation on this project,” Ms McClelland said.
“Our grant will cover the planter beds, integrated timber bench seating, waterproofing, landscaping and irrigation for the garden, and we hope that this space brings solace and joy to patients and their families for
The eighth entry into the mega-blockbuster series, this film boasts the distinction of being one of the most expensive films ever made.
It is a direct continuation of the story from Mission: ImpossibleDead Reckoning Part One, and reunites stars Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, Angela
insignificant - to reach out to police," he said.
"The families of Susan and Joanne deserve much-needed answers and justice."
many years to come.”
Sleapy’s Foundation Founding Director Peter Sleap said the outdoor garden has been thoughtfully designed with functionality in mind.
“We want patients and their families to get the most out of the space and have the opportunity to get some fresh air, sunlight and connect with nature, so the courtyard will have two beds for patients with full medical services panel provisions,” Mr Sleap said.
“We are incredibly grateful for Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation’s support which has helped make the outdoor garden possible for our community.”
Delivered in partnership with Multiplex and Hunter New England Health, the PICU courtyard is due for completion in March 2026.
Bassett and Henry Czerny as the IMF - a clandestine organisation saving the world from threats beyond imagination.
Every entry has been an opportunity to witness Tom Cruise putting himself at genuine risk with a wild stunt, but the series has also come to set the highest standard for action that tells a compelling story.
q Susan Kay (left) and Joanne Teterin were found beaten to death in May 2000. Photo: AAP/NSW Police.
q Newcastle Permanent branch employees with Peter Sleap and Kirrah McClelland.
'Men keep killing us': nationwide rallies plea for help
By Samantha LOCK, Jack GRAMENZ and Maeve BANNISTER, AAP
TENS of thousands of men, women and children have marched across Australian capital cities and regional towns calling for determined action to end gendered and sexual violence.
Advocates say the issue was not properly addressed during the federal election campaign, with funding pledges "barely even hitting the sides".
The No More: National Rally Against Violence saw attendees gather in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and regional centres in between.
Founder of support organisation What Were You Wearing, Sarah Williams, called for more preventative action.
"We need to be able to stop it before it starts," she told a two-thousand-strong crowd on the steps of Parliament House in Melbourne on Saturday.
"We need more funding for primary prevention, more trauma-informed response training for police, increased
crisis housing, bail law reform and uniform consent laws," she later told AAP.
Similar rallies played out almost simultaneously in every state capital as well as several regional cities and towns.
Hundreds met in Sydney's Hyde Park while the regional centres of Newcastle and Wollongong saw a similar turnout, including the family and friends of Mackenzie Anderson, a young mother who was stabbed 78 times and brutally murdered by her former partner in 2022.
Hundreds more rallied in Brisbane, carrying signs reading "We weren't asking for it" and "Weak laws cost lives."
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, who accused ex-colleague Bruce Lehrmann of raping her at Parliament House, was also at the rally with a sign reading: "25 women killed and still not an election issue."
In the lead-up to the rallies, organisers urged more men to attend and take accountability over violence against women.
"Men listen to men... we need more male role models out there," Ms Williams said.
Consent and healthy relationship education should be expanded to more schools with additional funding, and community sporting clubs and major codes could also play a role in reaching different generations, she said.
A total of 128 women have been killed since January 1 last year, according to the Australian Femicide Watch website.
Its founder Sherele Moody read aloud the names of the women as images of their faces were laid before Melbourne's Parliament steps.
"We're here because men keep killing us," she said.
"Violence against women is primarily a male problem... it's not a women's problem to solve but it's women who are the ones who do the work."
Advocates say a government-run national domestic violence register is desperately needed to track the issue.
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, marked each May, is an opportunity to raise community awareness of the impacts of violence and the support available to those
affected.
The rallies also called for fully funded frontline domestic violence services, expanded crisis accommodation and increased funding for primary prevention programs.
Mandatory traumainformed training for all first responders should also be rolled out, organisers said.
The re-elected Labor government previously promised to prevent domestic violence perpetrators
from abusing tax and superannuation systems.
It has also pledged to invest more funding to stop highrisk perpetrators through electronic monitoring.
But Ms Moody said ministers and leaders needed to sit down with frontline services to figure out what works.
"All the safety nets have holes in them and the funding barely even hits the sides," she told AAP.
Ms Williams also said the government should engage with a wider range of organisations and advocates in the sector.
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Centurion Rocher inspires Gropers to victory
By Chris KARAS
a career milestone in style in the Hunter Suburban Men's first grade rugby competition. In his 100th game, the
industrious flanker turned in a masterclass performance to help the Gropers post an emphatic 69-0 victory over
Medowie at Bill Strong Oval.
A rampant Rocher led the way with his bullocking runs, bone jarring defence and smart lineout play, as Nelson Bay chalked up their first win of the 2025 season.
The inspirational skipper was rewarded with a try – one of 11 five pointers notched by the Gropers in the Port Stephens local derby fixture.
Playmakers Jake Langsford and Khace Petera, and flanker Jordan Byfield, each snared try doubles with back rower Lewis Affleck, number eight Hamish Bartlett, front rower George Fielder and fullback Will Dunn also crossing for tries against the courageous Marauders.
Nelson Bay forward Ryan Marshall booted six goals and stalwart centre Michael Hotene a lone conversion in the club’s rousing victory.
Earlier in the day the Gropers Under 18s team proved too slick for Southern Beaches in a 55-5 triumph – running in nine tries in a dominant display.
Talented five eighth Nash Campbell nabbed a try double with half back Bastiaan Osborne-Zorbas, Mitchell Irving, Liam Pietraszek, Hudson Plympton and number eight Des Thompson also among the try scorers.
Forward Mitchell White booted three conversions and utility Raumanuka Takarua and Pietraszek scored one
Nelson Bay swimmers shine at nationals
By Chris KARAS
HIGHLY regarded swim coach
Tom Davis has assembled a powerful young squad at Nelson Bay Swimming Club.
The Head Swim coach at Tomaree Aquatic Centre has built the club from scratch and today is basking in its success with a new golden era of elite swimmers.
Five of his top prospects Ebony Nix, Randal Ingram, Lara Budd, Lachlan Parker and Stefan Grant have returned from the Australian Age Swimming Championships and New Zealand Age Group Swimming titles where they performed with distinction.
Thirteen-year-old Grant
shone across the Tasman at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Aquatic Centre – snaring three bronze medals and racking up two top six finishes from his six events.
Competing in the 1500m freestyle New Zealand 13yrs Boys national final, the Port Stephens “iron man” clocked a personal best time to finish third – then backed it up with bronze medal achievements in the 200m butterfly and 800m freestyle timed final.
Corlette superfish Nix capped an outstanding meet at her fifth Australian Age Championships at Brisbane Aquatic Centre – appearing
in four finals with top 10 finishes in the 17yrs Girls 50m freestyle (eighth), 100m backstroke (ninth), 100m freestyle (tenth) and 100m butterfly (tenth).
Ebony also finished 11th in the 50m backstroke and 17th in the 50m butterfly.
A courageous Parker swam personal best times to finish a creditable fourth in the 14yrs Boys 50m freestyle A Final as well as 26th in the 50m butterfly and 27th in the 100m freestyle.
The talented Ingram, 17, produced super swims to finish fifth in the 18yrs Boys 50m breaststroke and sixth in the 100m breaststroke while
the rising Budd improved her times with a 29th placing in the 14yrs Girls 50m breaststroke and 44th in the 100m breaststroke.
A proud Davis told News Of The Area that it was “a delight to coach all five swimmers who continue to improve and pick up medals in their various disciplines.”
“They are a dedicated bunch and have proven themselves against the best swimmers in their age groups across Australia.
“All their hard work is reaping benefits and they are fine ambassadors and a real inspiration to their club mates in and out of the pool.”
and
apiece. Merewether Carlton defeated Nelson Bay 25-12 in the Women's fixture to maintain their undefeated status after three rounds. In a hard fought tussle, the Greens led 10-nil at the half time interval following tries by five eighth Ellie Dark and winger Kristyanne Cooper. The Gropers hit back with two tries by gun centre Tash Harris and a Chloe Zdebski conversion before the Greens finished strongly with five pointers to half back Peta Salter, centre Carissa Wendt and fullback Kasey Gaukroger. Nelson Bay were best served by Harris, number eight Kiara Naicoko and hard working flanker Sophie Lembcke.
q Emerging Corlette swimmer Stefan Grant collected three bronze medals.
NELSON Bay Rugby iron
man Sam Rocher celebrated
q Nelson Bay forward powerhouse Ryan Marshall breaks through the Medowie defence during the Gropers’ 69-0 triumph.
SPORT
q Rallies around the country have demanded effective action to stop violence against women
girls. Photo: Darren England/AAP PHOTOS.
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The Thompson family
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THE first of the Thompson family to arrive in Port Stephens was Henry, an interesting man shrouded in some degree of mystery.
It is recorded that Henry was born onboard a ship off Norway in the North Sea in 1839.
Other records show that he was born on a ship in the Thames River sometime between 1839 and 1844.
From family records Henry stated that he arrived in Australia in 1861 on board the ship “Boston”.
Records of the “Boston” have not been found.
Other research states that in 1869, a lone seaman on board a Norwegian sailing ship jumped off the deck onto the wharf at Stockton and ran from the authorities.
The illegal immigrant changed his name and became Captain Henry Thompson.
Whatever the facts, Henry Thompson made significant contributions to the growth and development of the local area.
His many occupations were listed as sail maker, fisherman, builder, farmer, hotel owner and oyster grower.
Henry married Sarah Knight from Port Macquarie and the couple had four children, the youngest being Thomas Henry Thompson, who was born in 1876.
Henry later married his second wife, widow Mary Ann “Polly” Diemar (nee Lilley), who arrived in the country onboard the “Cuzco” with her three children.
Henry and Polly had one child, Samuel, born in 1880.
After owning and operating the Sea Breeze Hotel in Nelson Bay from 1894 to 1899, Henry Snr faced financial difficulties and moved on.
It was young son Thomas from his first marriage, also known as “Henry”, who moved into fishing and oyster farming with Ernie and Charlie Diemar in Big Swan Bay and Oyster Cove.
Thomas ‘Henry’ married Jessie Ann Jenkins in 1899 and the couple had three girls (Stephena, Dorothy, Sadie) and a boy, John Leonard (born 1909), who became known as “Jack” Thompson.
On a trip north to Rainbow Reach, Jerseyville on the Macleay River, to gather black mangrove sticks on which to grow oysters in Big Swan Bay, Jack met Daphne Sheppard, sister of Tim Sheppard, who worked in the post office in Kempsey. Jack and Daph married and began working a dairy farm in Rainbow Reach.
They remained in the Kempsey region until Jack’s father was beginning to struggle with the oyster business in Tilligerry Creek, at which time they moved to Marsh Road to support him.
Although having no children of their own, Jack and Daph were very loving and caring of their nieces and nephews, one of which was Tim’s son, young Barry Sheppard.
Meanwhile, Samuel “Sam” Thompson, Jack’s step-uncle, had decided to go fishing and sell his interests, home and oyster leases in Tilligerry Creek.
Jack, Daph and Jack’s father Thomas moved into the house over the water.
Sam and his son Archie had built a trawler, “Dawn”, among the mangroves off Marsh Road leaving the oyster farm to go trawling.
It was at this stage that the house over the water was offered to Jack who purchased it.
Later Jack was to build the family home, with a garage out the back, on the other side of Marsh Road, opposite the house on the water.
The house still stands, however it was impacted by a fire in 1956.
When help arrived, the shed was well and truly on fire with a truck parked close by.
The heat was so great that the power pole alongside the shed caught on fire, which had the potential to cause great danger.
Jack Thompson was so frantic in his attempts to control the fire that he was overcome with fumes and smoke which is thought to have led
to his death six months later.
The volunteers saved the badly blistered truck by pushing it back away from the flames.
The house was saved because there were so many locals throwing water.
Following Jack’s death in 1957, at the age of 47 years, Harold Diemar managed the oysters until Jack’s brother-in-law Tim Sheppard left the Post Office in Kempsey to take over the running of the business.
Eventually the Sheppards bought the business off Daph and set up on Marsh Road.
Daph moved into Nelson Bay.
It is interesting to note that adjacent to the shed, where Sheppards’ oysters was established, was originally a shed for storing timber for Frost Bros Furniture based in Stockton.
The timber, which included a lot of paperbark, was brought down the creek from as far up as Bulahdelah.
Frosts built the shed and dug the waterway that branched off the main creek to the shed.
More to fishing than catching fish
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
IT WAS on a recent return fishing trip from Broughton Island that I first saw a tiny bird flitting and bouncing above the surface of the waves.
It appeared to me that the bird was in some distress as we were about three kilometres offshore.
It seemed that at any time the bird would fall into the sea, but no, it continued to seemingly walk across the water.
So fascinated was I that I made every effort to identify this little black and white sea bird no bigger than a swallow. Searching through the bird books I came to the conclusion that it was a Fairy Prion – but I wasn’t sure.
Through my weekly segment on ABC Radio, “The Big Fish”, I asked the listeners to assist me in positively identifying the little bird that I had never seen before.
I described it in as much detail as I could, hoping that someone somewhere could give me a positive
identification and contact me through my email address.
No response was forthcoming, until at the end of a fortnight I did receive a reply from Gisborne, New Zealand.
A keen recreational fisherman called Ben Galbraith, a regular listener to the ABC program, sent me an email with a description and a photograph of the bird.
I sent the photo to a friend, who also saw the bird, and we agreed that the problem had been solved.
The mystery bird was a White-faced storm petrel (Takahikare in Maori) also known as Jesus Christ birds for their ability to seemingly walk on the surface of the ocean.
Also known as a Frigate Petrel, the bird has a broad breeding range including islands in the South Atlantic Ocean to Australia and New Zealand.
I replied to Ben and was interested to learn that he launches off the beach in a 12
foot tinny named “Tinfoil”.
The fish that he catches are extraordinary – snapper, kingfish and occasionally, tuna.
As a result of our contact, I have learnt more about Gisborne. The town with a population of 38,200 on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island is known for its wineries and excellent surf beaches.
It has the Tairawhiti Museum which exhibits indigenous and colonial history, which is exactly what we need in Port Stephens.
Gisborne is also the first city in the world to see the sunrise.
As a result of that little bird and the communication that followed Ben has been interviewed on ABC Radio and will remain a regular contributor.
This story all started with a fishing trip to Broughton Island.
As I have said on many occasions: “There is far more to fishing that catching fish”.
q Henry Thompson.
International touch football caps
By Chris KARAS
DONNING the green and gold colours of Australia has been a lifetime goal for Port Stephens touch football wizards Ali Mitchell and Ava Forster.
The dynamic duo will realise that dream when they make their international debuts for the Australian Emus at this week’s Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup in Redcliffe, Queensland.
Mercurial link Ali from Shoal Bay will be a player to watch when she lines up for the Australia Girls 18s team in a seven match series against New Zealand and the Philippines.
She will follow in the footsteps of her mother Nicole Mitchell, who was a legendary link in her heyday
with the Australian Emus.
A delighted Ali told News Of The Area that she was “excited and proud” to represent her country at the three-day tournament from 15-17 May.
“It is such an honour to play for Australia and I can’t wait for the series to start,” said the Year 12 Tomaree High School student.
“What makes it extra special is that I get an opportunity to wear the green and gold colours – just like my mum achieved and continue a family tradition” she said.
Talented middle Ava from Anna Bay, was named in the Australia Women's 20s squad to play against the Kiwis, Samoa and the Philippines.
A gifted athlete, the elusive Forster earned selection after skilful performances on the representative touch football scene.
The international event presents an exciting opportunity for Australia’s young talent to display their skills, with a total of 71 debutants to don the Emus kit for their first international appearance in the Men’s, Women’s and Mixed 20s plus the Boys, Girls and Mixed 18s divisions.
Launched in 2023, the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup showcases the best
emerging youth talent on the international stage with teams competing from across the South Pacific region.
Both Ali and Ava are Nelson Bay Neptunes junior products and will chalk up another touch football milestone when they represent NSW Under 20s in the women's State of Origin Challenge against Queensland on June 28-29 at Coffs Harbour.
Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association
By Gary WATT
RESULTS from a Stroke c ompetition and 2nd R’d of Club Championships played at Tanilba Bay GC on Monday 5th May with 43 players.
Nett Winner : John Howlett, 72nett.
Nett Runner Up : Lester Lake, 73nett.
Bonus Point Winner : John Clayton, 71nett.
Bonus Point Runner Up : Graham Woolley, 72nett on c/b.
Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole,
Div 1 : Jim Gill.
Div 2 : No Winner.
Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole,
Div 1 : Ian Langdon
John Hogan.
Div 2 : John Howlett.
Drive & Chip, 7th Hole,
Div 1 : John Hogan.
Div 2 : Phil Sherwood.
Drive & Chip, 18th Hole,
Div 1 : Ian Langdon. Div 2 : Greg Hinton. Ball Winners : Jim Gill 72nett, Peter Martyn 73nett, Greg Hinton 73nett, Ian Langdon 74nett, Bill Osborne 75nett, John Hogan 75nett, Wal Hutchinson 75nett, Matthew Smith 75nett, Les Moran 75nett, Brian Marshall 76nett, Phil Sherwood 76nett, Bronwyn Smith 76nett, Ian Dean 77nett, Bill McMaster 78nett, David Middlebrook 78nett, Ron McKay 78nett, and Bob Sellick 78nett. The Lucky Draw prize winner was Jim Asvestas. Next weeks game is a Stroke competition and the 3rd R’d of our Club Championships.
Pink Panthers create history as cheerleading and dance world champions
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success was the “culmination of 12 months of hard work.”
“My team at Evolution of Dance spent many hours honing our skills throughout the past year in preparation for the Worlds and it has reaped dividends,” said Maddi, who works part-time as a receptionist at Our Gym Nelson Bay.
In an entertaining final, the Pink Panthers claimed the gold medal for Australia with a dazzling 2m30secs routine that impressed the international judges.
Canadian club TR Cheer Destiny collected the silver medal with England’s Coventry Dynamite Lady Grenades picking up the bronze medal.
They secured the Under 18yrs Worlds trophy after completing their eye-catching routine twice in front of an appreciative audience.
The Cheerleading World Championship showcases the most challenging performances, positive energy and shared emotions within the All Star community.
For teams chosen to participate, an invitation to this international All Star competition stands as the highest honour – gathering the most talented athletes on a single stage.
This annual event is a dedicated tribute to the expertise, athleticism, determination and shared passion that characterise All Star cheerleading.
Under the guidance of
Showing extraordinary skills and composure in the disciplines of tumbling, stunting and dance, the Pink Panthers turned in rollicking performances to finish 16th overall from the 405 teams on display.
Evolution of Dance owner and team coach Alissa MearsBrook, the Pink Panthers have proved a juggernaut on the cheerleading dance scene – capturing a record 11 consecutive national titles.
Maddi has featured in the 2021 and 2024 national championship-winning teams and is a key member of the current squad, which comprises dancers aged between 13 and 19-years-old.
The Pink Panthers pride themselves on a tough work ethic and complete four hour sessions during the four days they train each week.
Maddi, who is also adept at touch football and netball, said there was a close bond between the Panthers dance athletes.
“We spent 15 days in Florida and balanced the intensive training with some down time before returning home to the Hunter.”
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OUTRIGHT winner. Bryan Porter. 69 Runner up.
Kim Miller. 75 c/b Bonus points winner. Ron McKay. 75 Runner up.
Chris Cody. 76 c/b Ball winners.
Bill McMaster. 76 Colin Marsden. 77 Ron Dews. 78 Ed Martin. 9 Putting Competition. Bill McMaster. 30 Ron McKay. 30 Bradman Award. Matt Baldwin. NTP4th.
A. Chris Cody D&C7th. A. Bryan Porter. B. Bill McMaster D&C18th. A. Hugh Potts. B. Bob West Money hole.
Matt Baldwin
The Under 18 world champion Pink Panthers squad featured Maddi Dwyer, Makayla White, Kiarra Griffiths, Taylor Heard, Abby Nolan, Armani Turton,
Montana Buckley, Emily Hobson, Ella Castle, Romie Jones, Siobhon Brown, Alora Cant, Georgie West, Ada Jackson, Eliza Callinan, Amelia Slomka, Ruby Butler, Isla
Smith, Jaide McMellon, Jess Smith and Nellie Chapman. The coaching team comprised Alissa MearsBrook (owner), Issy Wesy and Mary Wright.
Muree Golf Results
By Lee RANKIN
SATURDAY 3rd MAY. 12hole Stableford.
Pro Pin Kelvin Daniel. Wednesday 7th May. Medley Stableford.
q Shoal Bay’s Ali Mitchell and Ava Forster of Anna Bay will make their international debuts for the Australian Emus at the Asia Pacific Youth Touch Cup at Redcliffe.
q Evolution of Dance Pink Panthers featuring Nelson Bay’s Maddi Dwyer won the the International All Star Federation Under 18 Level 5 world championship trophy.
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FRIDAY
EUROVISION: ACCESS ALL AREAS
SBS, 7.30pm
Kelis’ “Milkshake” might bring all the boys to her yard, but there’s a new dairy delight on the block this year, with Australia’s infectious Eurovision Song Contest entry “Milkshake Man” already shimmying its way up charts all around the world. Manjimup-raised popstar Go-Jo is set to burst onto the stage in Switzerland, opening the show for semi-final 2, live at 5am (AEST). The party continues at 7.30pm, when commentators Courtney Act and Tony Armstrong (both pictured) showcase Wednesday’s first semi-final at a reasonable hour for those of us who prefer a sleep-in.
FRIDAY, May 16
SATURDAY
CALL THE MIDWIFE
ABC TV, 7.30pm
This popular period drama follows a group of midwives and nuns working in the East End of London – initially set in the late 1950s, the series has now stretched into the 1960s and 1970s. Delving into the happenings of the neighbourhood of Poplar, it weaves historical events into the narrative while focusing on the personal lives of the sisters and the social and medical advancements of the time. Series 13 is set in 1969. Tonight’s double episode sees Reggie (Daniel Laurie) back home and helping Fred (Cliff Parisi, pictured) in the garden, while Violet (Annabelle Apsion) runs for mayor. Then, everyone is excited about the moon landing and the Nonnatus House television set is in high demand.
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6.30 Claire Hooper’s House Of Games.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Sherwood. (Final, Mlv) The Sparrows are on the warpath.
9.30 Gruen. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
10.05 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A satirical news program.
10.35 Big Boys. (Mls, R)
11.05 ABC Late News.
11.20 Father Brown. (PGa, R)
12.05 Mayfair Witches. (Mal, R)
12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars: Battle Of The Stars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
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4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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TEN, 7pm
Usually when plating up dishes for the MasterChef judges, a cracked crispbread, smouldering s’more or bubbling broth would be cause for concern
elimination challenge,
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7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 10. Sydney v Carlton.
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 House Of Wellness. (PGl, R) Looks at baby names and body language.
12.45 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) Joey is stabbed while in protective custody.
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 11. Canterbury Bulldogs v Sydney Roosters.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.45 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, Mdlv, R) A group of divers finds illegal cargo. Paul Walker.
12.50 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (R)
1.20 Explore: Well Bread. (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)
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6.30 The Project. 7.30 House Hunters Australia. (PG) A couple search for a house. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists Mel Tracina, Lloyd Langford and Emma Holland join the panel. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Celebrities include Keira Knightley. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home
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SATURDAY, May 17
6.10
Father Brown. (PGa) Lady Felicia asks for Father Brown’s help.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Call The Midwife. (PG) Reggie comes home for a few weeks’ holiday and helps Fred make over the green space outside St Oswald’s church.
9.30 Bergerac. (Mlv, R) Bergerac doesn’t care how many cages he rattles in his quest to find kidnapped baby Lily.
10.20 Hard Quiz Battle Of The Influencers. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
10.50 The Split: Barcelona. (Final, Ml, R) Explosive secrets come to light. 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.50pm Play School Science Time. 6.00 Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Chopped Junior. 8.55 The Piano. 9.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.35 Dragon Ball Super. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. (M) Catch all the behind-the-scenes action.
10.00 The Day The Rock Star Died: David Bowie. (PG) Looks at David Bowie, who was the leading figure in popular music for over five decades.
10.30 Alone Australia. (M, R)
11.35 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
2.20 Michael Mosley: The Doctor Who Changed Britain. (PG, R)
2.55 Dirty Bird. (R) Short film.
3.00 Incredible Homes. (R)
4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
5.00 Eurovision. (PG)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Americas: Andes. (PG) Takes a look at The Andes.
8.00 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PGv, R) Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok in an isolated theme park after a security breakdown. Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum. 10.25 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers. 12.40 The Black Donnellys. (Mdsv) Vinny settles his account with Alo.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGl, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Holiday Home Makeover With Rachel & Ryan. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: Quantum Of Solace. (2008, Mv, R)
10.40 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019, MA15+adlv, R)
12.30 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R) 1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ma, 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) Kelly meets a fluff ball named Jinglebells. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A Greek couple look for a fresh start. 8.40 House Hunters Australia. (PG, R) A couple search for a spacious, character-filled home with guest accommodation and a workshop. 9.40 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows paramedics as they respond to a seven-year-old boy who is gasping for air. 10.40 Elsbeth. (PGlv, R) Elsbeth is summoned to jury duty. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
SUNDAY, May 18
6.30 Compass. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Piano. (PG)
8.30 Bergerac. (Mal) Bergerac goes rogue with a new lead that brings him into direct conflict with Arthur Wakefield.
9.15 Reunion. (Premiere, MA15+l)
A deaf ex-prisoner seeks revenge.
10.15 MOVIE: Judy And Punch. (2019, MA15+v, R) Mia Wasikowska.
12.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.10 Abbott Elementary. 9.55 Speechless. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
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6am Lara.
Continued. (2019, PG, German) 6.50 Selkie. (2000, PG) 8.30 The Glassworker. (2024, PG, Urdu) 10.20 Purple Rain. (1984, M) 12.25pm Indecent Proposal. (1993, M) 2.35 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 4.35 Sissi. (1955, German) 6.35 The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond. (2008) 8.30 Finding Your Feet. (2017, M) 10.35 Getaway Of Love. (2015, MA15+, Italian) 12.15am Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurovision: Access All Areas. (M) Catch all the behind-the-scenes action, exclusive insights and powerhouse performances.
12.00 MOVIE: Amazing Grace. (2018, G, R) Aretha Franklin. 1.35 24 Hours In Emergency: Lead By Example. (Ma, R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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6am The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond. Continued. (2008) 6.55 Sissi. (1955, German) 8.55 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.35 Fame. (1980, M) 1pm Speed Kills. (2018, M) 2.55 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 4.50 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 6.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 8.30 Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, M) 10.20 Sirley. (2020, M, Italian) 12.10am Zola. (2020, MA15+) 1.45 Saint Maud. (2019, MA15+) 3.20 Late Programs.
9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Norfolk Narco Cartel. (Madl) Looks inside a major police operation. 10.10 Crime Investigation Australia. (MA15+av, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (Mav)
12.30 Shades Of Blue. (MA15+adsv, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm Motor Racing. Indycar Series. Sonsio Grand Prix. H’lights. 2.20 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance C’ship. 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. H’lights. 3.30 Jeopardy! UK. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PG) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (Malv) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 See No Evil. (Ma) 11.50 Surf Boats. (R) 12.40 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 Drive TV: Drive Car Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.
6.00
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Allo! 9.10
Children’s Programs.
Fools And Horses. 9.50
11.55 UFOs: Top Secret Alien Files. 1.35pm Moon Landing: The Lost Tapes. 2.35 MOVIE: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968) 5.35 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Edge Of Tomorrow. (2014,
MONDAY, May 19
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Stockholm With Michael Portillo. (Premiere) 8.25 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. (PGa, R) 9.20 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG, R) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (Mlv) 11.35 Don’t Leave Me. (Malv, R) 1.35 Incredible Homes. (R) 3.35 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.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PG) The farmers take the new
The Agenda Setters. 12.05 Treadstone. (MA15+av) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
6am Morning
Programs. 6.55 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 8.45
Viajeros. (2022, PG, Spanish) 10.20 Finding Your Feet. (2017, M) 12.25pm Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 2.00 The Loss Of A Teardrop Diamond. (2008) 3.55
Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 5.40 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 7.30 The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 9.40 Prison 77. (2022, MA15+, Spanish) Midnight Late Programs.
TUESDAY, May 20
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Ml) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Living Black. (R) 11.05 Snow. (Malv) 12.00 The Lesson. (Mals, R) 2.25 Incredible Homes. (R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
Gardening 7.30. (R)
Show. 6.20 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 8.10
Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 10.05 Unique Brothers. (2014, M, Italian) 11.55 Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, M) 1.45pm Clockwatchers. (1997, PG)
Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. Sunrise Early News.
WEDNESDAY, May 21
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (M)
8.40 Mysteries Of Sink Holes. (PGav, R) 9.35 The Handmaid’s Tale. (MA15+) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Mal)
12.05 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Malv, R)
3.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan.
10.00 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
11.00 Born To Kill? (MA15+av, R)
12.00 Midnight Texas. (MA15+hv)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mls)
8.30 The Grand Tour. (Ml)
10.00 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
11.00 9News Late.
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.15 Young Sheldon. (PGadlsv, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 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 Abbott Elementary. 9.25 Doctor Who. 11.00 Late Programs.
11.00 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R)
11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 Super Monsters. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Dino Dex. 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 Saved By The Barn. 10.05 Merlin. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Viajeros.
Continued. (2022, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 9.25 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 11.15 The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 1.25pm Belli Ciao. (2022, M, Italian) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 5.45 RBG. (2018, PG) 7.35 The Flood. (2019, M) 9.30 A Most Violent Year. (2014, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs. 5.50am The Movie Show.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (PG, R)
8.25 Liberation: D-Day To Berlin. (M)
9.15 Sherlock & Daughter. (Mav)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Carmen Curlers. (Mas, R)
12.45 Pagan Peak. (MA15+a, R)
2.50 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Elon Musk’s Twitter Storm. 9.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 12. 1.35am Late Programs.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.25 RBG. (2018, PG) 8.15 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 10.15 La Jauria. (2022, M, Spanish) 11.50 T-34. (2018, M, Russian) 1.55pm After Yang. (2021, PG) 3.45 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 5.25 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 7.40 Arctic. (2018, M) 9.30 Gangster Squad. (2013, MA15+) 11.35 Rob The Mob. (2014, M) 1.30am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Kirby and Remi are at loggerheads.
7.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PGa) Hosted by Graeme Hall.
8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) The third set of semi-finalists set out to impress the judges and viewers at home.
