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Study scholarships for 17 top students
SEVENTEEN Port Stephens students have received a $2,000 scholarship through the fifteenth annual Mayoral Academic Scholarship program.
Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson praised the strong partnership between local businesses and the community which makes the program possible, highlighting the crucial role of these collaborations in supporting the next generation.
"This program, celebrating its fifteenth year, is a testament to the power of community collaboration and demonstrates their commitment to investing in the future workforce," said Mayor Anderson.
Last Friday, recipient students attended an awards dinner with their business sponsors hosted by Port Stephens Council at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.
“What's really exciting is that these scholarships aren't just about the money, they're about building connections,” Mayor Anderson said.
“Students have the chance to network with industry leaders’ right here in Port Stephens, opening doors to invaluable mentorship and real-world experience,” she
added.
Club Lemon Tree (with two sponsorships), Destination Port Stephens, Enrich HR, Hunter Land, Hunter Readymixed Concrete, McDonald Jones, MOJO Homes, Newcastle Airport, Raymond Terrace Bowling Club, Salamander Bay Recycling, Soldiers Point Bowling Club, The Wests Group (with two sponsorships), Tomago Aluminium, and Weathertex were all recognised and thanked for their contribution to the scholarship program.
"I'm incredibly proud to be part of a community that values education and empowers its young people to reach their full potential," Mayor Anderson said.
“I’m looking forward to following these students on their journey and wish them the best of luck for their studies this year,” she concluded.
The 2025 Mayoral Academic Scholarship recipients are:
Ellie Ping | Destination Port Stephens University of New England, Bachelor of Zoology
Jordan Cousin | The Wests Group University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Software Engineering (Honours)
Group Australian National University, Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours)
Shakyia Apthorpe | Raymond Terrace Bowling Club
Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie, Bachelor of Paramedicine
Scarlett Lack | McDonald Jones
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Emily Gambrill | Hunter Readymixed Concrete University of Newcastle,
Sarah Farrow | Club Lemon Tree
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Psychological Science
Abby Keeley | Salamander Bay Recycling
University of Newcastle, A Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management
Ellie Winter-Wilbow | Tomago Aluminium
University of Sydney, Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Civil Engineering)
Natalie Pethybridge | Enrich HR
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Zain Hassan | MOJO Homes
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Lachlan Herring | Club Lemon Tree
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Adrian Wong | Newcastle Airport
University of Sydney, Bachelor of Engineering Honours (Aeronautical Engineering)
Jett Floyer-Kell | Business Port Stephens
Macquarie University | Bachelor of Security Studies and Bachelor of Laws
Mia Warren | Weathertex
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Elliana Bray | Hunter Land
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Design (Architecture)
Summer Francis | Soldiers Point Bowling Club
University of Newcastle, Bachelor of Social Science
us on 4988 0255.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO TREAT INFESTATIONS OF AQUATIC WEEDS PERIOD – UP UNTIL 14 DAYS FROM THIS ADVERTISEMENT
Notice is given that Port Stephens Council intends to treat infestations of aquatic weeds on or in water in the Campvale Drain and portions of the following rivers occurring in the Port Stephens Council Local Government Area: Hunter River and tributaries from Raymond Terrace to the confluence of the Paterson River, Paterson River and tributaries from the confluence of the Hunter River upstream to the Port Stephens Council boundary, and Williams River and tributaries upstream from Raymond Terrace to the Port Stephens Council boundary. Herbicides containing active ingredient 600g/kg
ingredient 360g/l glyphosate will be used. Residents in the treatment area should not use, drink or swim in the water during the period of treatment. Small scale reapplications may occur within 30 days of the date of the original treatment. Any further enquiries may be directed to Council on 4988 0255 or 4988 0392.
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY ROAD
CLOSURE
Port Stephens Council advises that Shoal Bay Road, Shoal Bay, between Government Road and Tomaree Road, will be closed to traffic from 6am until midnight on Saturday 1 March 2025, for the Shoal Bay Food and Wine Festival. Further enquiries may be made by contacting the event organiser on 0432 655 581 or Council’s Events team on 4988 0255.
q Mayor Leah Anderson with the 2025 Mayoral Academic Scholarship recipients.
Kate Vine | The Wests
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Four year US scholarship for emerging Boat Harbour golfer Amy Squires
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circuit while completing my studies,” a delighted Amy told News Of The Area.
“The university is renowned for its first class golfing program and depth of talent in both the boys and girls ranks,” she said.
Amy is regarded as one of the country’s emerging young golfers with a top 90 ranking in the Australian Women’s Order of Merit.
The Tomaree High School graduate performed strongly for both the NSW Junior Girls and Women's interstate teams at national championship tournaments
last year.
She won five of her matches and squared another to remain undefeated and help NSW clinch the Junior Interstate Championship Trophy in Perth.
She was also the youngest member of the NSW Women's squad at seventeen, along with The Lakes’ rising prospect Rachel Lee and boom South Coast rookie Sophie Eppelstun.
Amy showed her credentials by winning the North Coast Junior Masters tournament – an invitational Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation event - before registering a top 20 finish at
the Bonville Junior Trophy Classic.
She has enjoyed a lot of success these past five years under former coach Mark Ingray from Newcastle and current mentor Earl McGlinn, who is based at The Lakes Golf Club.
A plus two marker at the Horizons in Salamander Bay, Amy also plays pennants for Concord Golf Club where she has impressed keen judges with her strong iron play.
The gifted Squires competed in the prestigious Concord Cup tournament last week after solid performances at the Sydney Amateur, Master of the Amateurs,
Australian Amateur and Avondale Amateur events.
Her upcoming schedule includes pennants played for both Horizons and Concord plus the Riversdale Cup in Melbourne on 4 March.
Amy’s recent efforts are the more meritorious when you consider she is hampered by a nagging back injury.
Inflamed facet joints have resulted in the youngster modifying her swing.
Studying nutrition and sports psychology also remains high on the “to do list” when she arrives in Texas to commence her four-year college stint.
Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold announces Federal election tilt
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intends to offer voters “a clear alternative to the major parties”.
“The seat of Paterson sits on a knife’s edge with a margin of only 2.6 percent after consistent swings against incumbent Labor MP Meryl Swanson, who has held the seat for nearly a decade,” Mr Penfold posted to social media.
“I’m passionate about delivering key infrastructure and healthcare investment for our region.
“It’s about time the communities of Port
Stephens and Maitland had a viable alternative to the major parties.
“The Liberals aren’t listening and Labor has no real plan.”
Mr Penfold said his campaign will focus on costof-living relief, healthcare investment, infrastructure and industry growth, and “energy policy that works”.
He also announced his opposition to potential offshore wind farms off the Hunter coast.
“[I am] advocating for a balanced approach to our energy mix by ensuring we don’t diminish the mining sector and its jobs on our
pathway to investments in cleaner, cheaper energy alternatives.”
The serving Maitland Mayor has indicated that he would continue in both roles if successfully elected as Federal MP.
“Rather than cause a by-election, I intend on completing the full term as mayor, while donating tens of thousands of my council allowance to local sporting groups, school groups, charities and notfor-profits.
“These representative roles are complementary and most of the electorate that I already represent
as Mayor will receive an enhanced level of representation when I represent them federally, if elected.
“The Federal MP and Mayor go to many of the same community and government meetings and events together.”
First elected as a councillor in 2008 and as mayor since 2021, Mr Penfold was born and raised in Maitland, studying at Maitland Boys High School and Rutherford High School.
Mr Penfold is a Justice of the Peace, holds a Diploma in Financial Services and had a career background as a bank manager.
The two term mayor is also a member of the Hunter Joint Organisation and Regional Cities NSW board.
q Rising Port Stephens golfer Amy Squires demonstrates her swing at a recent tournament.
q Maitland Mayor Philip Penfold has eyes on a role in Canberra.
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Antcliff vows to stop offshore wind farms
By Lindsay HALL
ADDRESSING more than 300 people gathered at the launch event for the Garmin Billfish Shootout, Liberal candidate for the Federal seat of Paterson, Laurence Antcliff, was well aware that beneath the general air of excitement for the fishing tournament there was an undercurrent of concern.
“I’m not going to sugarcoat it,” he said, “I’m the only one who can stop this project from happening.”
The project he refers to is the proposed offshore wind farm off the Hunter coast that is currently being tested for feasibility.
The issue has come to dominate conversations among residents of Port Stephens.
The crowded room of avid fishing and boating enthusiasts cheered when Mr Antcliff voiced his own opposition to the project.
“I love Port Stephens. I grew up in Anna Bay. I went to St Michael’s. I know the Bay.
“The fundamental issue here is that our community in Port Stephens feels like it was ignored… because they absolutely were ignored.”
Many local residents fear the project will have negative consequences on fishing and boating activities and the income generated from tourists to the region.
He said a Coalition government led by Peter Dutton would rescind the project.
He also raised other issues of concern.
“There are apprentices in the construction industry who are pouring beers at night or stacking shelves at supermarkets in addition to their full-time jobs and studies, just to make ends meet.
“There are Mums and Dads who are working fulltime and are also stacking shelves at supermarkets, just so their kids don’t miss out on sports.
“That’s not OK.”
Mr Antcliff also acknowledged rising concerns about domestic violence.
“We absolutely need more support services in Port Stephens so that people can be safe.
“We also need more health care services.”
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MEET LAURENCE, ANNA BAY LOCAL
Laurence Antcliff knows Port Stephens because it’s where his story began. He grew up in Anna Bay, the son of Russell and Therese, and attended St Michael’s Primary School in Nelson Bay.
Association, Laurence has worked with 450 apprentices and 250 small businesses, helping young people get into trades and supporting local construction businesses. He’s spent years tackling red tape, pushing for real solutions to housing affordability, and standing up for hardworking families. Now, he’s bringing that same determination to fight for our community.
Stopping the Port Stephens Offshore Wind Farms
Fixing local infrastructure so families aren’t stuck in traffic and waiting years for projects to start
Making it easier for first-home buyers to get into the market by unlocking superannuation for home deposits
Improving local healthcare, including better hospital services in Port Stephens
Supporting small businesses with less red tape and a better deal from government
Port Stephens has given so much to Laurence and his family, and now he’s working to give back-fighting for the future of our region.
q Liberal candidate for Paterson Laurence Antcliff with Troy Radford, President of Newcastle Port Stephens Game Fish Club. Photo: supplied.
New furniture for Riverside Park
By Joseph RICHARDS RAYMOND
Terrace’s Riverside Park has received furniture upgrades consisting of eight covered picnic tables.
The project was conceived in mid-2024, and construction took place in November of last year.
It was funded by the Australian Lions Association and cost $36,000.
The new furniture was unveiled last Monday in a gathering of Port Stephens Council and Raymond Terrace Lions representatives.
“The new tables and shade shelters look fantastic and are just one of the projects
completed under Council’s Raymond Terrace Public Domain Plan,” Mayor Leah Anderson said.
The event was dedicated to recognising the contributions of the Australian Lions Foundation and the fundraising efforts of the Raymond Terrace chapter.
“The Lions Club of Raymond Terrace is highly delighted at the public’s reaction to the installation of eight covered tables and chairs in Riverside Park,” Lions member Bob Findley said.
“The opportunity was taken to reposition the
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covered tables to more desirable positions.
“Two tables are now close to the river, and three are now positioned along the pathway and have wheelchair access, providing improved amenities.”
West Ward Councillor Giacomo Arnott said, “Raymond Terrace Lions Club do a terrific job supporting our community in all sorts of projects, and the furniture upgrade and new seating at Riverside Park in Raymond
Terrace is just another completed project in support of the Raymond Terrace community.
“I want to thank Lions and Council staff for working on this project and giving locals and visitors new, covered seating overlooking the beautiful Hunter River.”
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q Raymond Terrace Lions Club and Port Stephens Council representatives at the site last Monday.
q Some of the eight shaded seating areas along the river.
Council seeks to slow jet skis
By Lindsay HALL
PORT Stephens Council will request that Transport for NSW conduct a review into the use of jet skis and their potential impact on public safety.
The motion, initiated by Mayor Leah Anderson, was put to Council in response to an apparent rise in concern from Port Stephens residents about the impact of jet skis at popular beaches throughout the LGA.
Imagine Cruises owner Frank Future shared his thoughts during public access at the Council meeting on 11 February.
“Having spent 30 years out on the waters of Port Stephens, speed has become a problem,” said Mr Future, who claimed jet ski usage in Port Stephens has increased by around 50 percent over the past five to six years.
The potential of causing distress to marine life is a major concern, Mr Future said, noting that uncontrolled jet ski usage could drive away tourist attractions like dolphins.
Mr Future also referred to an incident in which two Black Swans were killed by a jet ski user over the 2024 summer holidays.
Another issue is the possibility of harm to individuals, particularly children, in the event of accidents or collisions.
“I’m asking Council to support a speed limit as a good first stage,” Mr Future said.
“I am suggesting 20 knots in the Marine Park, and 10 knots in the Sanctuary Zones, and definitely an exclusion zone along some of our beaches.”
In discussion of the issues raised, Mayor Anderson insisted that this was an initiative to manage the use of such craft, not to prevent their use.
“I want to make it very, very clear that I am not proposing a ban on jet skis.”
All Council members expressed support for the motion, with Cr Paul Le Mottee stating the expectation that any review should conclude that present
rules for NSW waterways are already sufficient providing they can be adequately enforced.
The motion acknowledges that Port Stephens Council
does not have any jurisdiction to manage or police such issues on waterways.
Port Stephens Council’s General Manager will draft a letter to the State Member
and the Minister for Transport to request a review be conducted, which will be vetted by Council before being sent.
State Gov urged to take leadership on Stockton Beach
THE City of Newcastle is urging the NSW Government to take ownership of a strategy to buffer Stockton's coastline from erosion, following a meeting of the Stockton Community Liaison Group last week.
City of Newcastle has been working with the NSW Government and the community to deliver mass sand nourishment as part of the 2020 Stockton Coastal Management Program
(CMP), which outlines actions to manage, maintain, and preserve the coast between the northern breakwater of the Hunter River and Meredith Street, Stockton.
An extended CMP, which broadens the geographical area from the northern end of Stockton Beach to the Port Stephens Local Government Area boundary, will be considered at this month's Ordinary Council Meeting before being placed on public exhibition for community comment.
City of Newcastle Executive Director Planning & Environment Michelle Bisson said the extended CMP will establish a pathway for the delivery, funding and maintenance of mass sand nourishment, while simultaneously planning and delivering urgent protection works for critical public assets in the shortterm.
which has already seen the devastating impacts of erosion.
"We've welcomed the partnership and ongoing support of the NSW Government to deliver amenity sand nourishment via $4.7 million in grant funding from the Federal Government and another $1.5 million from City of Newcastle," Ms Bisson said.
"But it is crucial we continue to plan for the long-term future of this coastal community,
"The Extended Stockton CMP will set a long-term strategy to offset the impacts of the NSW Government-owned Newcastle Harbour infrastructure, including the entrance breakwaters and artificially deepened navigational channel.”
City of Newcastle is seeking a commitment from the NSW Government to deliver on a $21 million election promise from 2021 and “take the lead on a number of sand nourishment related actions that will ensure a holistic
management approach and the seamless delivery and maintenance of mass sand nourishment”.
Stockton Community Liaison Group Chair Barbara Whitcher said that while the initial sand amenity has been beneficial, it is crucial the long-term strategy is committed to by the NSW Government.
"The work undertaken by City of Newcastle and the NSW Government to date has been fantastic in helping to restore sand amenity to Stockton Beach," Ms Whitcher said.
"But it is clear that there is still so much more to be done to solve Stockton's coastal erosion issues.”
A new Stockton Special Advisory Panel, to be chaired by Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp, was announced by the NSW Government in November 2024.
Mr Crakanthorp told NOTA in a statement on Monday, “The NSW Government is currently working through the $6.2 million local and federal funding to ascertain the best source of sand (from either the northern arm of the Hunter River or offshore).
“The Government will then start utilising the $21 million election commitment to deliver mass sand nourishment to help protect and maintain Stockton Beach.
“The new Stockton Special Advisory Panel has been established.
“A new beach monitoring program to better understand beach use and impact from storm erosion has also been established, which will assist in long-term planning for Stockton Beach.”
for Port Stephens
q City of Newcastle has been working with the NSW Government and the community to deliver mass sand nourishment on Stockton Beach.
Council’s holiday rubbish review
By Lindsay HALL
PORT
Stephens councillors
Mark Watson and Ben Niland have successfully called for a review of garbage services in public locations during peak holiday periods.
Parks and reserves receive high tourist traffic during peak seasons, so Council had made the decision to increase the number of bins from 600 to 702, and to increase the frequency of emptying those bins through the provision of additional council staff.
Citing a number of complaints, especially following the public holidays, Crs Watson and Niland raised a Notice of Motion asking that Council investigate whether these measures had been effective.
They said they received direct complaints that bins, particularly along foreshore areas, were constantly full to overflowing.
In a statement released prior to the most recent Council meeting, Cr Watson said, "We acknowledge that efforts were made to improve waste management over the peak season, however it is important that we review these efforts and see what can be done better.
“It's clear that there were some areas that we failed, including around Karuah and Nelson Bay."
During discussion, Councillors were supportive of a review process, while also providing insight into issues that have been difficult to police in public areas.
Cr Giacomo Arnott stated
that he “was more concerned that this being dealt with a year ago hasn’t fixed the problem.”
Mayor Leah Anderson and Cr Jason Wells both observed that this issue was noticeably improved from the previous year, while acknowledging there was room for continued improvement.
Cr Wells, referencing photos that had been submitted as examples of the problem, observed that “it was really obvious that people were dumping domestic waste.”
There was general agreement that increased community education into responsible disposal of waste would be necessary.
The motion was unanimously passed.
Anger in halls of power over 'unfair' electoral reforms
By Dominic GIANNINI, AAP
FIRED-UP independents are vowing to stonewall controversial electoral reforms and use any leverage in a hung parliament to rebalance the scales.
The reforms include a campaign spending cap of $800,000 per electorate but registered political parties will be able to access a $90 million war chest for general advertising.
Independent Zali Steggall confronted Special Minister of State Don Farrell, who spearheaded the legislation, at Parliament House on Thursday as the law passed, accusing the major parties of collaborating to lock out independents.
The overall cap stacked the field for the major parties,
which could save cash in safe seats and inundate close contests with party branding or attack ads above and beyond what a single person could access, Ms Steggall said.
Independents are also upset that more public money will be given to parties per vote received.
This would disproportionately help the majors, which would receive millions of dollars more, and entrench a two-party system, Ms Steggall said after crashing Senator Farrell's press conference and chastising him over the laws.
"Why don't you tell this room of people that... the big money that will be in politics is the public money?" Ms Steggall said to the Labor senator.
Senate candidates have different caps - $200,000
per seat in a given state or territory.
This limits campaign spending to $600,000 for the ACT and $9.2 million for NSW.
The laws start in mid-2026 so the next election would be the last at which independents could effectively challenge incumbents, Ms Steggall said.
"This is not how democracy can thrive," she said at a subsequent press conference.
"What you want is choice. You want competition."
Senator Farrell, who denied the rules were stacked in favour of the major parties, said they stripped big money from politics and Labor had taken a haircut on what it could receive and spend.
"The whole process pushes downward pressure
on the cost of elections so ordinary Australians have a chance to be elected, not those candidates that are supported by the billionaires and the millionaires," he said.
An individual can donate $50,000 to a political campaign per party branch each calendar year, which increases to $450,000 in total if they donate to a branch in each state and territory as well as the national arm.
Donors hedging their bets and giving cash to multiple parties will be capped at $1.6 million nationwide, although this is limited to $250,000 in any state or territory.
Campaign spending for non-political parties, such as unions and special interest groups, will be capped at $11 million.
Aggregated donations of more than $5000 will have
to be disclosed - down from the 2023/24 threshold of $16,900 - and disclosures must happen within weeks instead of the current annual returns.
Independents have vowed fairer reforms will be part of any minority government negotiations if there was a hung parliament after the next election.
Other electoral changes include how peak bodies accept cash from affiliated
groups and allocate those funds to electoral campaigns, with a mandated account where political spending can be audited.
The Australia Institute's Bill Browne called for all donations from corporations to be disclosed, reforms to people paying to access politicians and for electoral commission payments to be distributed before elections to make them fairer for people challenging incumbents.
q Port Stephens residents and holidaymakers were frustrated by overflowing bins during the Christmas holidays. Photo: Cr Mark Watson.
q Independent MP Zali Steggall confronted cabinet minister Don Farrell over donation reforms. Photo: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.
Pride of Port Stephens: Eric the Emu
By Jacie WHITFIELD
WELCOME to “Pride of Port Stephens”, a new regular column from News Of The Area highlighting the unique icons that make the region special.
THE Bay’s favourite local celebrity, Eric the Emu, has inhabited his iconic, often overgrown and flooded roadside paddock, since he was a chick - initially alongside his sister, Erica.
Erica was seemingly discontent with her surroundings and became notorious for her frequent
escapes.
She became an ongoing concern for commuters who reported the lone emu wandering near McDonald's along Nelson Bay Road at Fern Bay.
Erica was a potential roadkill, until rangers from the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Port Stephens Council called Kent Sansom from Oakvale Wildlife Park.
Kent found Erica disoriented and repeatedly pacing the roadway, without returning to nearby paddocks.
He agreed to rehome the road runner, taking her to the Salt Ash farm stay sanctuary where she could enjoy the company of fellow emus and visitors alike.
Eric remains in a paddock on his own on Nelson Bay Road.
q The distinguished feathered gentleman known and loved by many.
Photo: Laura Chaffey.
Eric and Erica arrived in Port Stephens approximately eight years ago when a local farmer brought home some emu hatchlings he had found on the roadside in western NSW.
Eric settled happily in his surroundings and is often seen watching traffic, standing in one location for hours on end.
There was a rumour he once had a girlfriend and that the reason he spends so much time at the fence line is because that’s where their nest was situated and he laments the loss of the unhatched family.
There are also stories he has been charged by a bull and bossed around by cattle.
Affectionately holding
Reappeal for information after pursuit
NSW POLICE are reappealing for information after the driver of a pursued vehicle was believed to have been seen on the Pacific Highway.
Police believe the man might have been sighted on the southbound side of the Pacific Highway at Balickera, just south of the Italia Road turnoff, about 1.45pm on Thursday 13 February 2025.
About 8am last Thursday, police attempted to stop a blue Ford Falcon on The Bucketts Way at Booral.
Inquiries revealed the vehicle was stolen from Queensland and the driver had allegedly failed to pay for fuel at a service station in Walcha earlier that day.
When the driver failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued to a rest stop at Twelve Mile Creek where the driver exited the vehicle and entered bushland on foot.
Officers searched for the man with the assistance
of the Dog Unit and PolAir, however he was not located.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a firearm.
As part of inquiries, police released an image and description of a man they believe can assist with inquiries.
He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of thin build, about 165-175cm tall, with brown hair and brown eyes.
He was last seen wearing a black hat and black shirt
with a large white motif.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area is urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone who sees him is urged not to approach him but to call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
the moniker “Old Man Emu”, he was catapulted to further fame when Lauren Davidson took a photo of him waterlogged during tumultuous weather.
Eric’s apparent distress made NBN News, transforming him from just a humble emu into a renowned Port Stephens mascot.
Many locals forward sightings to family interstate or overseas, having grown up playing the classic game of Eric “spotto”.
Oakvale Farm confirms that Eric displays “typical emu behaviour choosing to remain a solitary creature, as emus do not require companionship to thrive”.
Nina Morris, president of Wildlife In Need of Care
(WINC), said that they still receive calls from drivers, describing Eric as being “stuck in the fence or looking distressed when floodwaters rush his paddock.” Emus are strong swimmers though, and Eric demonstrates his ongoing content, roaming freely in his home paddock, steering clear of hazards, and the adjacent thoroughfare. Eric is often described as “dancing when it rains”. He has been heard to communicate with his fan base through head turns and expressive grunts, booms and drums that originate from his inflatable neck sack.
If you’re lucky, you will catch a glimpse of Eric, living his best life in his paddock.
q The alleged driver was last seen wearing a black hat and black shirt with a large white motif.
q Lauren Davidson’s viral photo of Eric during a rain deluge in 2021.
q Laura Chaffey’s intimate capture of ‘Old Man Emu’.
Hundreds take to the water for Billfish Shootout
By Lindsay HALL
THE annual Garmin Billfish Shootout once more drew hundreds of competitive fishermen to the waters of Port Stephens in pursuit of science, prestige and prizes.
The event has grown over the course of nearly 20 years to become the biggest competition of its kind in Australia.
It was birthed by the Newcastle Port Stephens Game Fish Club and has attracted sponsorship from major fishing, boating and outdoor lifestyle brands including PENN, Club Marine, Pelagic Gear Australia, and namesake Garmin.
Troy Radford, the current
president of the club, said “it just gets bigger and bigger every year.”
“There is nowhere else in Australia that produces the conditions we have here in Port Stephens.
“Our game fishing season starts at the end of December and it will run past Easter.
"And we’ll still catch marlin out here in June.
“People come from all over the world to fish in Port Stephens.”
The Billfish Shootout is a game fishing tournament held over two days during which crews try their hand at hooking marlin or sharks (excluding Scalloped, Hammerhead and Great Whites), with cash prizes
awarded for the biggest catch.
There are also prizes in a Tag and Release category for sailfish, swordfish and spearfish.
More than 140 boats were registered as participants in last weekend's tournament.
Crews and family members attended a launch event on Friday, 14 February, at the Shoal Bay Country Club.
Troy had the duty of going over the rules and schedule for the event, including the unfortunate weather forecast.
“We’ve got bad weather tomorrow, and it doesn’t look like we’ll get any fishing done on Sunday,” he said.
“But everyone’s come here anyway, and we’re going
to have a great time!”
As events transpired, the windy conditions on Sunday did bring an early end to the tournament but the club made good on the promise of a President’s Shout BBQ for everyone.
Any prizes that weren’t awarded on Saturday were given away on Sunday.
More than $150,000 in cash and prizes was awarded at the closing ceremony, held at Soldiers Point Bowling Club.
Based on previous years the influx of competitors and their families into Nelson Bay for this event potentially contributes $10 million to the local economy.
Love Water Grants program returns
HUNTER Water has announced the return of its Love Water Grants program for 2025.
A total of $125,000 in funding is available to local groups and organisations with innovative ideas that inspire water conservation, sustainability, and community wellbeing.
Now in its eighth year, the Love Water Grants program has supported dozens of community initiatives across the Hunter region, including projects that improve environmental outcomes, educate on water sustainability, and enhance community spaces.
Hunter Water Managing Director Darren Cleary, said the Love Water Grants embody the organisation’s commitment to fostering a sustainable future through collaboration and innovation.
“Hunter Water is proud to support the creative and
passionate people of the Lower Hunter who share our vision for sustainability and making a positive difference in our communities.
“This year’s program offers grants of up to $10,000 to successful applicants, providing vital funding for projects that align with Hunter Water’s values and shared love of water,” Mr Cleary said.
Looking back to last year, the 2024 Love Water Grants program is already making a meaningful impact in the community.
Gresford District Community Group has harnessed its $7,000 grant to significantly upgrade Therese Doyle Hall.
With rain events frequently posing a risk of damage, the funding has helped to repair the hall's gutters and install a new rainwater tank, protecting the building's structural integrity.
"Our community hall is the heart of East Gresford," explains Penny Kater of the Gresford District Community Group.
“Our Love Water Grant has allowed us to safeguard the hall against weatherrelated damage and collect rainwater to reduce reliance on external water sources.
“It's a win for both our community and the environment.
“The hall serves as a gathering place for the community and is used for various activities, from monthly meetings to more significant events.
“These improvements ensure it will remain a functional, sustainable space for years to come,” said Ms Kater.
Applications for the Love Water Grants program are open until 11:59pm, Friday 14 March, with community groups, schools, and not-
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q The Gresford District Community Group harnessed its $7,000 grant from 2024 to significantly upgrade Therese Doyle Hall.
RFS assesses Pindimar risks
By Thomas O’KEEFE
LOCAL residents met officers
from the Rural Fire Service (RFS) at the PindimarBundabah Community Association Hall last week, to discuss the state of bushfire preparedness in the area.
Some of the RFS officers came from as far away as Taree and Kempsey, due to the fact that the Mid Coast RFS District covers 14,000 square kilometres and two Local Government Areas (LGAs).
The officers were in the area to inspect several vacant blocks of land in the old subdivision of Pindimar, in anticipation of Hazard Reduction (HR) burns.
"The RFS is not a land manager, it is a firefighting agency; but it has the power to issue notices to landholders to clear up their fire-prone vegetation,” said RFS Mid Coast District Inspector Darrin Briggs.
Should landowners ignore the offer by RFS to help reduce bushfire hazards, there are further measures that the service will take, but it eats into the limited time window for such vital actions.
q RFS Inspector Darrin Briggs speaks to Pindimar-Bundabah residents about hazard reduction burns in the area.
“Mother Nature has not been helpful in conducting HR burns, with weather patterns these last few years, we have seen too much wet, followed by strong winds, and then it gets too dry.
“Most of the eastern seaboard has suffered this scenario.”
“We have HR burn plans sitting on the shelf, waiting for weather patterns and
Rail delays
Union and government point fingers over rail delays
RAIL passengers were urged to avoid non-essential travel on Monday, as lengthy delays and cancellations continued on the rail network due to industrial action.
Last week saw severe disruption to train services due to an “unprecedented level of unplanned and unnotified staff absences”, Transport for NSW said in a statement.
Around 197 Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink train drivers and guards did not report for their normal shifts as of 5am Monday.
Across Friday, Saturday and Sunday (14-16 February)
1,525 train drivers and guards did not report for work (862 on Friday, 376 on Saturday, and 287 on Sunday), resulting
in 3,935 services cancelled or delayed (3,312 on Friday, 558 on Saturday, and 65 on Sunday).
“Significant impacts are expected to continue into next week,” Transport for NSW said in a statement on Sunday.
“However the nature of this action is very unpredictable, and we won’t have clarity on the impacts until the morning when train drivers and guards start to report for their shifts.”
Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink urged employees to turn up to work on Monday and “help run a regular timetable”.
In a statement on Thursday, the Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) placed
conditions to allow us to conduct them safely, including two for the Pindimar area.”
The RFS officers shared the frustrations of local residents and landowners at the repeated delays, especially as they could look out the window of the PBCA hall and see rather overgrown sclerophyll bushland mere metres away,
responsibility for the delays squarely on the shoulders of Transport for NSW.
“Commuters on Sydney’s rail network should prepare for delays from Friday morning, after Transport for NSW knocked over a potential agreement with rail workers at the 11th hour.
“As a result of the Transport’s thwarting of the deal late on Thursday evening, the RBTU’s protected industrial action planned for tomorrow - which will see trains run 23km/hr slower than usual in areas where the speed limit is over 80km/hrwill go ahead.”
RTBU NSW Secretary Toby Warnes said while the extent of the delays is unclear given the unpredictable nature of the lockout, commuters should direct their anger at the NSW Government.
all future bushfire fuel.
There are other forms of hazard reduction that may need to be pursued, including mitigation actions, asset protection zones, and manual clearing, none of which would be as effective as a decent HR burn.
The rules governing what the RFS can and cannot do are spawned from a number of pieces of legislation,
suggesting that there is more that could be done at a government level.
In the meantime, while Mid Coast District residents and RFS operatives alike await better conditions, there are plenty of preparation measures locals can take.
“Residents seriously need to have their Bush Fire Survival Plans ready, and ideally only have one
q Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink urged employees to turn up to work on Monday and ‘help run a regular timetable’.
per household, of which all members are aware,” said Inspector Briggs. Bush Fire Survival Plans can be picked up from the local RFS station, ordered or done online, and will also be available at the coming RFS display at Motorfest on Myall Park, Hawks Nest on 8 March – just look for the big red truck.
“We asked the Government to rescind its lockout notices to ensure services ran smoothly on Friday, but unfortunately they refused,” he said.
“We hope that the NSW Government doesn’t choose to blow this up and cause serious delays, but the reality is we can’t predict the impact.
“It’s bitterly disappointing
that we haven’t been able to reach a sensible agreement over the past 48 hours.
“We were incredibly close in negotiations but it seems there are people within Transport for NSW who are still intent on blowing this dispute up.”
The matter will be heard in a full bench hearing of the Fair Work Commission on Wednesday 19 February.
Labor pains as Dutton rides high in polls
By Jacob SHTEYMAN, AAP
PETER Dutton appears to be kicking with the wind behind his back, with multiple opinion polls showing the Albanese government could be on the nose with voters as an election nears.
The latest Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on Monday shows the coalition has a 51-49 lead over Labor in the two-party preferred stakes.
Labor's primary vote is languishing at 31, compared to the coalition's 38, the poll found.
Some 53 percent of those surveyed believed the Albanese government did not deserve to be re-elected, while 34 per cent were happy to give it another term.
About 45 percent believed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese would be the better PM, compared to Mr Dutton's 40 percent.
The poll surveyed 1244 voters nationally last week.
Federal MPs linked the result to cost of living pressures faced by voters, with independent Jacqui Lambie telling Nine's Today show "it's very scary out there".
But senior Labor minister Tanya Plibersek said the opposition had no plan to help families.
"That is why it is so important that we remind people that Peter Dutton has opposed every single cost of living measure that we have tried to introduce," she told Seven's Sunrise program on Monday.
"He's got no plan to take pressure off families."
Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce said Ms Plibersek was "rubbing salt into the wound of people" doing tough.
"It is a debacle and part of our plan (to address the cost of living) is to remove you," he told Seven.
Meanwhile, modelling from pollster YouGov projected the coalition to win 73 seats at the election
- putting Mr Dutton in pole position to form government.
The former Queensland police officer on Sunday was spruiking a pledge to upgrade public lighting to improve safety in a suburb outside Darwin where youth crime is a key concern for voters.
"Part of our plan to get Australia back on track is about keeping Australia safe - safe for families, safe for businesses and safe for communities," he said.
The former coalition hard man has softened his image since ascending to the leadership but crime and border security are still his bread and butter.
Polls show voters consider Mr Dutton a stronger leader on matters of law and order than Mr Albanese, who voters consider the weakest party leader in decades.
The announcement coincided with another opportunity to whack Labor for being weak on borders.
As Mr Dutton fielded questions from reporters in
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Palmerston, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke revealed a deal had been struck with Nauru to resettle three noncitizens following the NZYQ High Court case.
Australia will pay Nauru to take the trio which includes a convicted murderer.
Mr Dutton said Labor's "mess" at the borders was increasing boat arrivals.
He said the Albanese government had cut back aerial surveillance by 20 per cent, and on-water
surveillance has been reduced.
While these issues are Mr Dutton's strong suit, Redbridge polling published in News Corp papers on Sunday showed they are not the most pressing for voters.
The cost of living was far and above the biggest concern, with 84 per cent of respondents ranking it in their top three.
However, Mr Dutton has vowed not to support electricity subsidies for
Terrace Central to hit the market
PANTHERA Group is preparing to sell Terrace Central, with an expressions of interest campaign now open.
CBRE’s James Douglas and James Sherley, and Savills’ Steven Lerche, have been appointed to manage the sale of the Raymond Terrace shopping centre.
The 6,978sqm centre occupies a 17,453sqm freehold site, providing “abundant car parking, high exposure, and favourable accessibility”, according to CBRE.
“The on-market campaign presents a rare opportunity to acquire a 100 percent interest in a strong performing neighbourhood shopping centre, anchored by a highly productive and recently
upgraded Woolworths supermarket,” Mr Douglas said.
“The 4,052sqm supermarket is trading 23 percent above the Urbis benchmark on a rate per square metre basis, which is testament to its outstanding convenience, service and food offering.”
Mr Lerche is anticipating “strong local and interstate investor interest given the centre’s strategic location and range of inclusions”.
Woolworths and BWS completed an internal refurbishment in 2022 and have committed to new 10year leases to 2032, with options until 2062, securing 51 percent of the centre’s
Australian families, ruling out an extension to the government's energy bill payments because he claims it's contributing to inflation.
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil said that showed his hypocrisy "knows no bounds".
"Every opportunity, we're finding ways to try to provide assistance to people, and in almost every instance, Peter Dutton has stood in our path," she told Sky News.
gross income.
Other tenants include The Reject Shop, Australia Post, a medical centre, pharmacy, and other ‘essential needs’ retailers, with non-discretionary retail representing over 87 percent of the gross passing rent.
Mr Douglas noted that Woolworths had recorded impressive year-on-year turnover growth and is forecast to contribute percentage rent in the current lease year.
This was supported by robust annual food expenditure of $2.0 billion in the main trade area, accounting for 57 percent of all retail spending.
Expressions of Interest close Wednesday, 12 March 2025.
PORT STEPHENS KOALA HOSPITAL
The Koala Hospital difference
PORT Stephens Koala Hospital aims to provide best practice standards of care to sick, injured and orphaned koalas to give them the best opportunity to be returned to the wild.
“We support research and collaboration to preserve koala habitat to ensure that future generations may continue to enjoy seeing wildlife in their natural setting,” a spokesperson said.
In 1987 the koala population across the
Port Stephens region was facing loss of habitat due to continued development in the local area.
A small group of Anna Bay residents formed the Hunter Koala Preservation Society with the goal of saving injured koalas by rescuing and rehabilitating them, then releasing them back into the wild.
The Hunter Koala Preservation Society established a comprehensive data base in 1995 to monitor
these sick and injured koalas and after being in care, their location when released back into the wild.
This database is still being used today.
The Hunter Koala Preservation Society was renamed Port Stephens Koalas in 2016.
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With the new name came the opportunity to be granted Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, meaning all donations over $2.00 are tax
deductible.
“We fundraise to support our ongoing work of protecting the koalas across the Port Stephens area through donations and opportunities for the public to adopt a koala.
“For more than 34 years we have championed the cause of arguably the cutest Australian marsupial.
“Our mission is to save the endangered koalas of Port Stephens, which includes rescue, treatment,
rehabilitation, and when possible, release.”
The Port Stephens Koala Hospital difference?
“Our koalas are wild koalas. As wild animals, they are handled as little as possible.
“Our aim is to return them to their natural habitat in the wild, with minimum human contact so that they can thrive in their natural habitat.”
Port Stephens Koala Hospital is run by a team of
dedicated volunteers, a small cadre of employed staff and the Board of Directors, all of whom are committed to protecting, caring for and rehabilitating koalas.
The Port Stephens Koala Hospital is located at 562 Gan Gan Rd, One Mile, NSW. Contact 1800 775 625 or socialmedia@pskh.com.au.
q Peter Dutton's coalition is in pole position to form government after the election, polling shows. Photo:
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From the MAYOR'S DESK
By Mayor Leah Anderson
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Leah Anderson
I’M incredibly excited to be a part of the Mayoral Academic Scholarship program for the first time this year.
Thanks to the amazing generosity of 15 local businesses, we’ve been able to award $34,000 in scholarships to 17 bright and ambitious students.
Seeing their excitement last week as they received their scholarships was truly inspiring.
These students are pursuing careers in paramedics, architecture, engineering, science, education, exercise and sports science, law and more –fields that will shape our future. I'm so passionate about this program.
It has been going strong for 15 years, and is a perfect example of what happens when a community comes together to support its young people.
We all know the cost of university or TAFE can be a big hurdle, especially for regional students.
These scholarships help ease the financial burden and make further study a real possibility.
What's even more exciting is that these scholarships aren't just about the money, they're also about building connections.
Through this program, students get the chance to meet industry leaders right here in Port Stephens, opening doors to invaluable mentorship and real-world experience. These relationships can be a major stepping stone in helping students build confidence and find career pathways they may not have considered.
Our local businesses understand that the growth and sustainability of our local economy depends on nurturing young talent and fostering innovation.
By supporting these scholarships, they're not just helping individual students; they're also investing in the future of our region.
Every year, this program grows stronger, inspiring younger students to aim high, knowing their community is behind them.
I'm incredibly proud to be part of a community that values education and empowers its young people to reach their full potential.
A big thank you to the businesses who make this possible.
Your generosity is changing lives, and I can’t wait to see what this year’s scholarship recipients go on to achieve.
To find out more about the Mayoral Academic Scholarships, visit pscouncil.info/ mayoralacademicscholarships
READING by Lynne Miles: Psalm 103: 13
COMPASSIONATE - "Just as a father has compassion on his children so the Lord has compassion on them that fear Him."
Nats push for youth crime reforms
THE NSW Nationals are pushing for “strong and immediate legislative reform” to stop repeat youth offenders from carrying out crime sprees across regional NSW.
Notice was given in Parliament last week to address the legislative concerns, due to what the National Party considers the NSW Government’s “narrow approach” to the issue.
NSW Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders said residents and families have had enough.
“Youth crime is gripping every corner of every rural and remote community and it’s getting worse and worse by the day,” Mr Saunders said.
“What we’re seeing here is a dribs and drabs approach rather than a statewide plan and it’s leaving most regional areas completely defenceless and having to fend for themselves.
“People are scared on the streets and scared in their homes, and we need swift and decisive action to stop our communities from being held to ransom by repeat youth offenders.”
The Nationals plan focuses on changes to the bail act to stop courts granting bail to serious repeat offenders, changes to “doli incapax” and amending the crimes sentencing procedure act to give more consideration to the harm that is caused to the victim.
“So far Labor’s changes have failed to prevent young criminals from reoffending or ‘posting and boasting’ and Chris Minns’ response seems to be throwing money at a couple of areas while the majority of regional NSW is screaming for help,” Mr Saunders said.
“The minimal funding that has been rolled out in the past couple of weeks is a drop in the ocean and won’t help put an end to this crisis.”
“Something needs to urgently change here because the current approach simply isn’t working and our residents, businesses and families need to know they are safe.”
Last Wednesday during Parliamentary Question Time, Police Minister Yasmin Catley updated the House on the State Government’s work to address regional youth crime.
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au DEAR Jasminda,
WHEN I go out with my friends for dinner, it is always agreed that we will share meals and share costs.
The problem is I'm a very slow eater, I'm vegetarian, and I don't drink.
I end up paying top dollar for cocktails, bottles of wine, and multiple meat dishes, when all I've had is a salad and soda water.
Helena R.
Dear Helena,
Wow, you sound like a lot of fun to be around.
I think it's impressive that you still get invited out.
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“Mr Speaker, first I want to acknowledge that any crime, big or small, can have a huge impact on individuals, families and the broader community.
“Nobody wants to see communities living in fear – and certainly not this government.
“That is not the kind of society we want to live in.
“I want to stress that the Minns Labor Government and the New South Wales Police Force are doing everything they can to keep our regional communities safe.”
Ms Catley said police are “working around the clock to fight these crimes and arrest offenders”.
“It is our priority to address these serious crimes being committed by young people across regional NSW.
“That’s why Operational Regional Mongoose was stood up to prevent, disrupt and respond to escalating instances of these serious crimes.”
Between September 2023 and 20 January 2025, Operation Regional Mongoose arrested and charged 376 individuals (of which 238 were
Do you scowl across the table and hand send links to greenhouse gas articles as the beef massaman arrives?
Do you hand out Dry July pamphlets and news articles about the importance of mindful chewing?
Going out to dinner is all about participating in the deadly sin of gluttony.
You can't say you've been out to dinner with a group of friends unless you've had to undo the top button of your jeans, you've sworn off food for a month, you've downed an espresso martini even though you're a tea drinker, and you've tried to split a bill when basic calculations have taken on the complexity of quantum physics.
juveniles) in the state’s Northern Region.
Ms Catley told the House there was “no ‘one size fits all’ solution to these deeply entrenched problems”.
Economically, and for the enjoyment of those around you, I feel as though you need a new friend group.
Perhaps you could put some search terms in social media.
How about the NonAlcoholic-Fatty-Liver Support and Social group?
Proselytising Vegans on a Budget?
The Mindful Eating and Stress Management Group?
I'm sure a boost in membership from two would make them very happy.
Alternatively, have you considered that you could still have cost parity with some more exciting menu choices?
Salad and Soda Water?
Stop being a martyr.
Spend up big on mocktails, order two mains - the three cheese and mushroom pizza that will give everyone your friends stomach pains and some nachos with chilli guac, which is sure to be a mouth and eye-watering choice.
Then get a couple of desserts and enjoy the looks on your friends' faces with the interminable wait while you slowly mull over each sparrow-like peck of your food.
I doubt you'll ever have to suffer from a shared bill again.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
“We know we need to get to the bottom of the complex problems driving crime in our regional communities and tackle the root causes and drivers of this offending.
“If there was a silver bullet the previous Government would have done it - that much is obvious.”
q Police Minister Yasmin Catley updated the House on the State Government’s work to address regional youth crime.
Stinker's History: Tales of pioneer families
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THE Tomaree Museum Association are active in the local community in readiness for the day when they find a permanent venue.
Chairman Doug Cross and committee members Warwick Mattherson and Noel Shang have formed a professional interview and video unit which has been busy recording the life stories of pioneers in the district which will form a vital part of the museum library in
the future.
Once invited, the unit visits the homes of the pioneering families and conducts the interviews in an informal atmosphere.
The most recent chapter has been that of early Boat Harbour resident Colin Mitchell.
The Mitchell family arrived in Port Stephens in 1910 and settled at Harris’s Farm, known today as One Mile Beach. Later the family lived in a bark house on land owned by “Happy Jack” Blanch at Boat Harbour.
The humpy provided shelter for Colin’s father and mother Nelson and Sylvia, Nanna Mitchell and elder brother Clyde.
The home was burnt to the ground in a bushfire in 1936.
The Mitchells were
fishermen with Colin joining his brothers Clyde and Barry on board trawlers “Eileen Sylvia” and “Girl Pat”.
While working on the trawlers Colin well recalls his job on board shooting sharks with a .303 rifle.
“Some days I would shoot up to 40 sharks that were attacking out fishing nets,” he said.
One by one, in the 1960s, the Mitchells left the Port to work the rich prawn waters of QLD.
The TMA recording unit is gathering vital information to display when the museum finally opens to the public. Local families are invited to request an interview if you wish the achievements of your family documented. Contact John Clarke at stinkerfishing@yahoo. com for more information.
Stinker’s Fishin’: The big blue
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
WHAT next in the continuing saga of the mighty blue groper?
Back in the late 1960s it was realised by NSW Fisheries that groper were vulnerable.
They were big, good in the kitchen and inquisitive, making them easy prized targets for spearfishers and recreational fishers.
A decision was made to completely ban the spearing of groper and recreational fishers were limited to two
fish. Since then there has been an obvious increase in the population of groper right along our coastline.
All was progressing steadily for the groper until an unfortunate fellow, who was completely unaware of the laws governing the take of groper, speared a big blue groper in Sydney.
Proudly displaying his fish to the gathering crowd on the beach the spear fisherman could not understand the reception that he received with bystanders lecturing him and making it obvious
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
LAST year, small-budget horror filmmaker Osgood Perkins (son of Psycho star Anthony Perkins) knocked the socks off most people who caught his occulttinged film Longlegs.
That’s given him a huge leg up in promoting his latest film, and an adaptation of a Stephen King short story, The Monkey.
Spanning two eras, the tale is of twin brothers (Theo James) and the misfortunes they witness following the appearance of a very creepy children’s toy.
Like his previous efforts Perkins prefers to build tension and atmosphere very slowly, relying on his performer to sell a sense of steadily growing horror.
What mustn't be
forgotten, however, is that Perkins is very funny, and though it is midnight black in tone, there is a good deal of humor amidst the gore.
Gosh, remember Pamela Anderson?
The Last Showgirl makes a compelling case as to why we should.
Coming from writer Kate Gersten and young Gia Coppola (of that film dynasty), Anderson stuns as Shelly, an aging Vegas showgirl whose long tenure in a popular revue is being brought to an end.
Estranged from her daughter, Shelly’s only friends are those who have shared the stage with her.
A heart-breaking portrayal of again and coming to terms with lifechoices that never work out the way we dream, this is very much in the vein of
that he had broken the law.
The fish, he was told, was a long term “resident” of the area and much admired by the locals.
Fisheries’ knee jerk response was to immediately ban the taking of all groper by all means.
A one year cooling period was announced before any permanent decision would be made.
Time is up so it is time to revisit the issue.
As far as I’m concerned the answer is easy.
Ban the taking of groper
2008’s The Wrestler.
Some films are puzzling, and difficult to describe when someone asks the question “What’s it about?”, but leave an undeniable imprint on the soul, having moved you deeply in ways we can not even understand.
Bird is that kind of a film.
From British Writer/ Director Andrea Arnold and starring newcomer Nkiya Adams alongside Barry Keoghan and Franz Rogowski, this tale of a struggling adolescent’s strange friendship with a kind but simple man offers a blunt portrayal of lowincome life, along with hope that seemingly has no basis in reality, but lifts the spirit nonetheless.
Finally this week another Irish filmmaker Nick Hamm takes a shot at a historical epic in the tale of William Tell
over a certain size as it is only the big male fish that are blue.
This would still permit the recreational fisher to catch the limit of two groper, yet protect the big blue which has been the centre of this controversy.
A similar law to the recently introduced law on the no take of flathead over 70 cms.
Discover the size at which groper change to blue and ban all captures over that length.
Just a thought.
Starring Claes Bang in the title role with supporting turns from Connor Swindells and Golshifteh Farahani, along with appearances from legends Johnathon Pryce and Sir Ben Kingsley, this account of the 14th century Swiss folk hero looks very energetic and stylish.
At the very least there are some impressive battle sequences which may salve the disappointment of last year's Gladiator 2.
q Pioneering fisherman Colin Mitchell.
q Groper numbers have increased over recent years.
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Pythons claim bragging rights
By Chris KARAS
PORT Stephens Pythons and Waterboard Wests are set for a battle royale in the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division One premiership race.
In a possible dress rehearsal for this season’s title decider, the Pythons claimed bragging rights with a 25 run victory over the current competition leaders in a one day fixture at King Park, Medowie.
The Waterboard X1 top the First Division standings on 36 points on percentages from Port Stephens (36) after sixteen rounds with both clubs in the reckoning for 2024-25 championship honours.
With four rounds to be completed, third placed Merewether (34), Maryland Fletcher (33), Journeymen (32), Warners Bay (32) and Cardiff-Boolaroo (30) also remain in the finals mix in one of the closest campaigns on record.
Pythons all rounder Tyran Eveleigh produced a match-winning performance with
both bat and ball to help the home side secure a crucial victory.
Opening the batting, Tyran compiled a valuable 27 runs before bagging the figures of 3-23 in a fine eight over spell to spearhead the win.
Port Stephens elected to bat first after winning the toss and were soon reeling at 2-3 following the dismissals of talented opener Leigh Williams (1) and club legend Jarrod Moxey for a secondball duck.
Tyran combined with sibling Lleyton Eveleigh (28 off 37 balls with seven boundaries) for a vital third wicket partnership of 58 before stalwart skipper Josh
Moxey carved out a gritty 38 from 54 deliveries with five boundaries to help the hosts register 8-161 from their 40 overs.
It was a spirited recovery from the Pythons with Marty Blenman (12 not out) and the wily Jason Eveleigh (nine not out) adding 14 runs for the ninth wicket.
Waterboard fell short of their target after they were dismissed for 136 in the 37th over in only their second loss of the season.
Kallin Cameron top scored with 43 off 66 balls and kept Wests in the hunt with a third wicket stand of 40 with number four Bradley Richardson (17).
Patrick Lochrin (18 not
out), skipper Jacob Rippon (18 runs and 2-20 off seven overs) and Chris Fuller (229 off eight) also made significant contributions for the Waterboard side – but to no avail.
Port Stephens (3-175) downed Nelson Bay (138) in their Division Two local derby clash at Don Waring Oval. James Alexander (30), Ben Lynas (27), Reegan Connors (27) and Bryce Causley (19) led the way for the Makos with all rounder Connors (2-20 off seven overs) impressive with the ball.
The victory leaves the Pythons entrenched in second spot on 37 points behind leaders Warners Bay Maroon (39) and Nelson Bay languishing in sixth spot with 29 points.
Experienced Gibson leads way for Makos
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Cricket Club are proving a force to be reckoned with in the Newcastle District Senior Cricket Division Six competition.
The second placed Makos (34 points) rolled rivals Wallsend in an absorbing one day tussle at Tomaree Sports Complex to chalk up their eighth win of the 2024-25 season and maintain the pressure on ladder leaders Waratah-Mayfield (37 points).
In a tight series, the Nelson Bay X1 are one of four clubs on 34 points along with the
Mary Ellen Mudrats, Teralba Billy Goats and Adamstown after sixteen rounds with a superior percentage.
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Makos could only muster a total of 107 with solid contributions from the experienced Dean Gibson (41 runs off 71 balls with two boundaries) and Stephen Allen (25 runs off 28 balls including three
boundaries and a six).
Tej Nutalapati (3-9 off five overs), Siva Meduri (310 off three) and Phaninder Tatineni (2-17 off four overs) were the pick of the Wallsend bowlers.
A last wicket partnership of 23 by tailender Ramsha Prasadam (14) and all rounder Tatineni (12 not out) set up a thrilling finish with Jarrod Munro (4-13
Port Stephens athletes impress at Little Athletics Region Two Championships
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program under leading coach Bob Walkley by also claiming bronze medals in the high jump and 100m sprint events.
Barnes, a budding 13-year-old local athlete, won the 200m sprint and 200m hurdles double in the Girls 13 years category.
After capturing gold both Anna and Elara have booked their spots for the upcoming NSW Junior Athletics Championships (Under 13s-20s) at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics
Centre in Homebush from 1316 March.
Other Port Stephens club athletes to qualify for the State Junior Athletics Championships are talented prospects Mia McDonaldwho snared a silver medal in the Girls 14 years 300m hurdles, and Girls 15 years discus silver medalist Naomi Reungkitchaya.
Three of the club’s most promising juniors Joy Schneider, Evelyn Jurisic and Denver Trojkovic will line up at the State Little Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics Centre in Homebush from 8-9 March.
In a huge accomplishment, the talented trio each collected silver medals to book a berth at the State titles in Sydney.
Schneider and Jurisic both finished runners up
off seven overs) proving the chief destroyer as the Makos skittled Wallsend for 82 in the 34th over Other Nelson Bay bowlers to shine were Lachlan Grayson (2-8 off four overs), Jack Everitt (1-8 off six overs), Riley Gibson (1-14 off four overs), Rowan Connick (1-17 off six overs) and Toby Butler (1-21 off seven overs).
in the Girls 9 years long jump and 400m sprint finals respectively while Trojkovic grabbed silver in the Boys 10 years 800m race.
Other notable performances from Port Stephens Club juniors were the bronze medal attaining efforts of Elayna Chesters in the 8 years Girls 100m sprint; Landen Weine in the 9 years Boys 200m and long jump; Lucinda Bristow in the 12 years Girls high jump; and the Boys 4 x 100m Junior Relay featuring Landen Weine, Hunter Travers, Rhylin Green and Brayden Weine.
Social tennis at picturesque Shoal Bay
By Chris KARAS
ESTABLISHED in the early 1980s, the Shoal Bay Tennis Club has a sole emphasis on social forms of the game.
The club is run by its members who have maintained the premises and courts at Messines Street, Shoal Bay over the past four decades and offers both senior and junior membership.
Club spokesperson Helen Love told News Of The Area that participating in social tennis was “a great way to keep fit and meet new friends in a relaxed environment”.
“Our yearly fees are very low and all members can book the courts through Shoal Bay newsagency at a discounted rate,” revealed Helen.
Seniors players meet for a hit and lots of laughs each Wednesday morning from 8.30am to 11am and Saturday afternoons from 2pm to 3.30pm.
The club will conduct free school holiday tennis clinics on the first Tuesday of each holiday from 8.30am to 11am with resident coach Gary Robertson.
Refreshments will be available on the day.
Shoal Bay Tennis Club is ideal for people who want to learn or re-learn how to play tennis or even those who enjoy a hit on court with family and friends.
All welcome and yearly memberships are now available.
For more details contact 0434 779 139.
Big year ahead for Raymond Terrace karate school
By Chris KARAS
RAYMOND Terrace martial arts legend Bob King is preparing for another busy year of character building and self defence training at his local karate schools.
For over 30 years, the decorated Port Stephens karate instructor has taught martial arts to adults and children in the region with outstanding success.
He is a long-time mentor in the art of Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu (KU) – a classical method of responding to “habitual acts of physical violence” by utilising punches, kicks, throws, joint manipulations, strangles, pressure point strikes and ground fighting.
King is also the Head Instructor (Shibucho) for Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu in NSW.
“This type of training prepares the student for dealing with unwarranted acts of aggression in the real
world,” he told News Of The Area.
With his 2025 campaign now in full swing, the superfit 62-year-old is readying his students for the upcoming Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu Oceanic Gasshuku (training camp) from Friday 2 May to Sunday 4 May.
“This camp is a gathering of schools from around Australia and New Zealand as well as many instructors and students from martial arts groups outside of our organisation.”
The event will be held at NSW Honbu (headquarters) Dojo (training hall) and will cover various karate techniques including striking, grappling, throws, joint manipulations and strangles/ chokes along with many solo and two person drills.
“In addition to this we will also be working on traditional Okinawan weapons (Kobudo).
“Most of the senior grades from Australia and
New Zealand will be in attendance.”
During September, the Raymond Terrace karate school will again host the NSW Haru (spring) Geiko (practice), covering many of the elements dealt with at the Oceanic Gasshuku.
“This weekend is primarily for our NSW instructors and students although we often have interstate visitors and the occasional international participant.
“This year is of particular interest in that it is a chance for our members to prepare for the upcoming International Gasshuku in Okinawa from 21-24 October."
The International Gasshuku is being held in Okinawa, the birthplace of Karate, for a third occasion and it is the second time instructors and students from the Raymond Terrace Dojo will attend.
“Bringing together all of the senior grades from
around the world to train under the guidance of Hanshi Patrick McCarthy, 10th Dan, who is the founder and head of our school, in the place where the old masters trained and lived is a truly inspiring experience.
“It is an open invitation event with participants from many and varied martial arts schools as well as those of us who practice Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu.
“As well as getting the chance to participate in some high quality training there is the chance to catch up with old friends from around the world and to also make some new ones.
“Throw in the beautiful Island of Okinawa with its very hospitable locals and it really is amazing.
“Closer to home this year we have a number of students who are looking to attain their Junior black belts as well as a couple of our senior students preparing to grade to senior black belt.”
Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association
By Garry WATT
RESULTS from a Stableford competition played at Tanilba Bay GC on Monday 10th February with 42 players
Nett Winner : Michael Best, 39pts. Nett Runner Up : Frank van Druten,
38pts on c/b
Bonus Point Winner : Brian Marshall, 41pts. Bonus Point Runner Up : John McDonald, 39pts.
Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole, Div. 1 : Steve Robards. Div. 2 : No Winner. Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole, Div 1 : Ralph Brown.
Div. 2 : Peter Martyn.
Drive & Chip, 7th Hole, Div 1 : Shayne Mullarvey.
Div 2 : Michael Best.
Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, Div 1 : Fred Rimoni. Div 2 : Michael Best.
Ball Winners :
Denis Christie 38pts, Sue Gill 38pts, Brian Neale 38pts, John Clayton 37pts, Gary Chapman 36pts,
Tilligerry Social Golf Club
14/2/25
OUTRIGHT winner. Hugh Potts. 39 Ball winners. Colin Marsden. 37 Ed Martin. 33 Grahame Glover. 32 Peter Couvaras. 31 Bradman award. John McDonald Ntp4th. A. B. Grahame Glover D&C7th. A. Ron McKay. B. Bill McMaster
D&C18th. A. John McDonald. B. Ed Martin
Money hole. B. Colin Marsden Lucky number. 7. Kel Dorney
There were 11 starters.
Peter Hawkins 36pts, John Hogan 35pts, Ralph Brown 35pts, Greg Hinton 35pts, Tony Care 35pts, Peter Martyn 34pts, Shayne Mullarvey 33pts, Phil Rogan 33pts, Barry Leo 33pts and Jim Gill 33pts. Lucky Draw Prize Winner : Jenny Hale.
Congratulations to all the winners. Next game Friday 21/2/25. Single Stableford. NEW PLAYERS ALWAYS WELCOME.
REGISTRATION FRIDAY 7.00 AM GAME COMMENCES 7.30AM
Muree Golf Results
By Lee RANKIN
SATURDAY 8th Feb.
q Raymond Terrace karate school students hone their self defence skills in preparation for an upcoming training camp.
Madison and Mr Grey shine at awards
By Shannon BENTON
THE Coogee Legion Club played host to the prestigious After the Track Community Awards on 2 February.
Organised by founding director Sharon Lenton and the Thoroughbred Ladies, the event celebrated the post-racing lives of thoroughbreds and those dedicated to their care and success beyond the track.
Among the five nominees for the evening, Madison Lowrey stood out as she was named NSW Most Outstanding Off The Track Handler and Horse.
Madison’s journey with horses began at an early age while growing up on her family’s property in Tillegra, nestled on the Salisbury Road along the Williams River.
Ironically, the first horse her grandfather sat her on was a grey - a fitting prelude to her partnership with her current thoroughbred, Golden Sky, affectionately known at home as Mr Grey.
A dedicated and passionate horsewoman, Madison was an
active member of the Dungog Pony Club and went on to represent her schools in various equestrian competitions.
She excelled in campdrafting before transitioning to showing at agricultural shows, where she has earned numerous accolades, including Champion, Reserve Champion, and Fashions on the Field with Mr Grey.
This year marks her third consecutive competition with Mr Grey at the Sydney Royal, where she first tasted success with a placing in her debut year.
Madison’s career in the equine industry began at Torryburn Horse Stud at the age of seventeen.
Four years ago, the stud’s manager Mel Copelin, offered her the opportunity to re-home Mr Grey, sparking an extraordinary partnership between horse and handler.
Reflecting on Madison’s achievements, her mother Alison proudly shared, “Madison’s love for her horses is unbelievable.
“Her dedication, patience, and hard work have paid off.
“She has handled quite a few
Dogs-bound Thompson lifts lid on pending Knights exit
By George CLARKE, AAP
CANTERBURY-BOUND Leo
Thompson insists he won't be taking his foot off the gas in his final season with Newcastle, vowing to "go out with a bang" at the Knights.
Thompson's club future was one of the hottest storylines of the offseason with the New Zealand Test star in hot demand.
Newcastle were desperate to
retain him, while Canberra, the club who first brought the 24-year-old to Australia, had viewed the prop as a long-term replacement for Josh Papali'i.
But Canterbury won the race for the prop's signature, in what is a significant endorsement for the Bulldogs' direction under Cameron Ciraldo.
"I know that this is going to be my last year with Newcastle, I want
to go out with a bang," Thompson said.
"There are a few of our boys that are getting along like 'Friz' (Tyson Frizell) and 'Gags' (Dane Gagai).
"Hopefully, they keep playing for the next three to four years, but we don't know how long they're going to be playing for.
"That's a bit of a vibe in our team that we need to make it happen this year."
Thompson said the move away from Newcastle was complicated by the fact coach Adam O'Brien had helped nurture him into one the game's elite front-rowers.
Thompson's twin, Super Rugby convert Tyrone, has also landed at the Knights for 2025.
"Everything's been put to bed and I can focus on my season with Newcastle," Thompson said.
"I'm happy that's out of the way.
I'm just focused on this year… It was hard.
"It took me a while to come to terms with it, but it is what it is and I've made my decision.
"The club and my teammates have been understanding of it and they know that I've put that aside and I'm going to be with the Newcastle Knights 100 percent this year."
q Madison Lowrey with Golden Sky (aka Mr Grey).
q In-demand Knights forward Leo Thompson is at ease with his decision to join Canterbury in 2025.
Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
challenges along the way, and I am so very proud of her.”
‘Team Lowrey’ is overjoyed to have Mr Grey as part of their lives,
showering him with love and care as they look forward to many more successes in the years ahead.
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JAMES MAY: OUR MAN IN ITALY
SBS, 7.30pm
An incredible career has seen James May (pictured) travel the world with Top Gear and The Grand Tour, but now he’s flying solo for an Italian sojourn in search of ‘la dolce vita’. Italy is one of the presenter’s favourite countries and he’s keen to see as much of its culture, food, industry and sport as possible, from the sparkling waters of the Amalfi Coast to the snow-capped peaks of the Dolomites. May begins his travelogue tonight in the sunny Sicilian capital of Palermo, where he discovers centuries of history carved into the city’s architectural landscape and soaks up life’s simple pleasures.
FRIDAY, February 21
6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News Mornings. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5 With Zan
SUNDAY
MATLOCK
TEN, 8.30pm
This week, Matlock draws inspiration from the excellent Netflix comedy
A Man on the Inside, which sees Ted Danson go undercover as a private eye in an aged care home. While not going to the same lengths in the name of espionage, “Crash Helmets On” sees legal eagles Matty (Kathy Bates) and Sarah (Leah Lewis, pictured) bond after posing as family members to gather intel about the goings on at Tranquil Pines, an assisted living facility being defended against claims of negligence by the Jacobson-Moore team. But when Sarah opens up about her childhood and real-life grandmother, Matty once again risks getting too close to a colleague and endangering her secret sabotage mission.
MONDAY SUITS L.A.
SEVEN, 9.10pm
It’s a story every TV producer dreams of: four years after legal drama called it quits in 2019, the series became the moststreamed show of 2023 (even beating Bluey).
Whatever the reason for its belated surge in popularity (though razor-sharp writing, racy office romances and curiosity about Meghan Markle’s acting talents come to mind), creator Aaron Korsh can only hope lightning strikes twice with this West Coast spin-off. It follows former New York federal prosecutor Ted Black (Arrow’s Stephen Amell, pictured), whose fresh start as an entertainment lawyer isn’t going to plan – his Black Lane firm is in dire straits and he’s not at all keen on the only way to save it from ruin.
Gardens. Monty Don travels across the north of Spain.
8.30 Silent Witness. (Final, Ma) Nikki and the team are called to Kings Cross station museum, after eight bodies are found entombed below.
10.15 Optics. (Mls, R)
10.45
(NZ) (PG, R)
Grand Designs. (R)
Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Secrets Of Royal Gardens. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 James May: Our Man In Italy. (Premiere, Ml)
8.30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines. (R)
9.25 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead.
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Bonn. (Msv)
11.45 Sisi. (MA15+s, R) 2.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R) 3.30
Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, 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. Adam Dovile travels in Canada.
8.30 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017, PGa, R) After meeting a wealthy playwright, entrepreneur PT Barnum sets out to create a wax museum and circus. Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron.
10.40 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
11.10 Australian Idol. (PGl, R)
12.50 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (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 David Attenborough’s Mammals: The New Wild. (PG)
8.40 MOVIE: The Hitman’s Bodyguard. (2017, MA15+alv, R)
A bodyguard protects the life of a hit man. Ryan Reynolds, Samuel L Jackson.
11.05 MOVIE: No Sudden Move. (2021, MA15+lv)
1.00 Getaway. (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 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune UK. Contestants compete to solve word puzzles in order to win cash and prizes determined by The Wheel. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Guests include Julianne Moore, Ricky Gervais, Jamie Oliver, Paapa Essiedu and Olivia Dean.
10.50 10’s Late News. 11.15 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6am Bride And Prejudice. Continued. (2004, PG) 7.05 Red
SATURDAY, February 22
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky.
9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 1.30 Optics. (Mls, R) 2.00 Mozart: Rise Of A Genius. (PGl, R) 2.55 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.45 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 4.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Heartfelt –Colin Clausen And Laura Aisbett. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Kangaroo Island, South Australia. (PG, R) Paul West visits Kangaroo Island. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the
on the streets of central Newcastle.
10.05 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) Dale hosts a lavish birthday party.
10.55 Unforgotten. (Mal, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Cook Up Bitesize. (PG, R) 9.10 Love Your Home And Garden. (PGa, R) 10.00 The World From Above. (R) 11.05 Ageless Gardens. (Md, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU European C’ships. H’lights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Sandi Toksvig’s Woodland Restoration.
8.25 Scotland The New Wild. (PG)
9.25 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG, R)
10.20 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
11.30 Home Jacking. (MA15+av)
1.15 The Man Who Died. (Mals, R)
3.00 Love Your Garden. (R)
3.55 Employable Me (USA) (Mal, R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race.
9.15 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, Mv, R) A former secret agent is once again hunted by the agency that created him. Matt Damon, Julia Stiles. 11.35 Motorway Patrol. (PGa)
12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Highlights. 1.05 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Horse Racing. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Space Invaders. (PGa)
8.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, Madls, R) A musician helps a young singer. Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper.
11.15 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (Mad, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.15 Chopped Junior. (Return) 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing Goes Bunkers. 10.30 Dragon Ball Super. 10.55 Late Programs.
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6am The Last Wave. Continued. (1977, PG) 7.15 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 9.15 Much Ado About Nothing. (1993, PG) 11.20 But I’m A Cheerleader. (1999, M) 12.55pm Blue Jean. (2022, M) 2.45 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 4.50 Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 6.20 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 8.35 L.A. Confidential. (1997, MA15+) 11.00 Getaway Of Love. (2015, MA15+, Italian) 12.40am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, February 23
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Monty Don’s Spanish Gardens. (Final, R) 3.30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure. (PGn, R) 4.15 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.05 This Is Going To Be Big. (PG, R)
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (PG)
8.30 The Newsreader. (Mal) Rob makes a controversial comment on air when discussing apartheid sports boycotts. 9.25 Love Me. (Ml) Glen, Clara and Aaron find themselves alone.
10.20 MOVIE: Sunday Too Far Away. (1975, Mlv, R)
11.50 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+as, R)
12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 Horrible Histories. 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Speechless. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Ancient Greece By Train. (Premiere)
8.25 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (Premiere)
9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ma, R)
10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. (R)
11.15 Death Of An Icon: Marilyn Monroe. (Mads, R)
12.15 Nadia: A Stolen Life. (Malv, R)
1.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.40 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R) 3.30 Sing St Patrick. (R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera.
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6am Much Ado About Nothing. Continued. (1993, PG) 7.05 Tourism. (2017) 8.35 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.15 Dance First. (2023) 12.15pm Radioactive. (2019, M) 2.20 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 4.20 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 6.20 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.30 In The Heat Of The Night. (1967, M) 10.35 Hidden Away. (2020, M, Italian) 12.45am Long Story Short. (2021, M) 2.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 3pm Motor Racing. National
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Australian Idol. (PG)
8.40 The Hunters: Beaumont Children Mystery. (Mav) A look at the Beaumont children’s disappearance. 10.10 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio And Lees Mystery. (Mdlv, R) 12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Highlights.
1.10 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.30 To Be Advised.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.30 9News Late.
See No Evil: Austin Serial Bomber. (MA15+av)
The First 48. (MA15+v)
World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. (PGa, R)
Destination WA. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm The Nanny. 1.00 Motor Racing. ABB FIA Formula E World C’ship. 2.10 Motor Racing. ABB FIA Formula E World C’ship. 3.20 Ben Fogle: Starting Up Starting Over. 4.20 Young Sheldon. 5.20 MOVIE: Space Jam. (1996) 7.00 Basketball. WNBL Playoffs. Second semi-final series. Perth Lynx v Townsville Fire. 9.00 MOVIE: She’s The Man. (2006, PG) 11.05 MOVIE: The Hustle. (2019, M) 1am Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 1pm MOVIE: Mr. Peabody & Sherman. (2014, PG) 2.45 Children’s Programs. 3.00 Young Sheldon. 3.30 Basketball. WNBL Playoffs. First semi-final series. Bendigo Spirit v Sydney. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice. (2016, M) 10.35 Gotham. 12.35am Arrow. 2.30 Young Sheldon. 3.00 Beyblade X. 4.00 Late Programs.
MONDAY, February 24
TUESDAY, February 25 6.00
6.00
Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Sicily With Michael Portillo. (Premiere, PG)
8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve. (PG)
9.35 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGa, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Wisting. (Malv)
12.45 A French Case. (Mas, R)
2.45 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (MA15+a, R)
3.40 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, 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 Australian Idol. (PG) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.
9.10 Suits L.A. (Premiere, Ma)
A former New York prosecutor opens a Los Angeles law firm that specialises in criminal and entertainment law.
10.10 St. Denis Medical. (M) Joyce is smitten by a burly prison guard.
11.10 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGas)
12.10 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Kung Fu
6.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
9.00 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mv) 10.10 To Be Advised. 11.10 9News Late. 11.40 First On Scene. (Mav, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R)
8.35 Gloria Gaynor: I Will Survive.
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Prisoner. (MA15+av)
12.10 Fargo. (Malv, R)
1.55 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
3.00 Employable Me (USA) (Ma, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Yoga. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.00 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 9.10 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 11.10 Baby Done. (2020, M) 12.50pm Hidden Away. (2020, M, Italian) 3.00 Tourism. (2017) 4.25 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6.15 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 8.30 Shaft. (1971, M) 10.25 Breaking News In Yuba County. (2021, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs. 5.55 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 6am Whisky Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.50 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 10.00 In The Heat Of The Night. (1967, M) 12.05pm Long Story Short. (2021, M) 1.50 8 1/2. (1963, PG, Italian) 4.20 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 6.20 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 8.30 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. (1974, M) 10.35 Boiling Point. (2021, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash and Remi’s tension continues.
8.00 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Lee Mack hosts a game show where contestants must answer increasingly obscure questions.
9.00 The Hunting Party. (M) The team searches for Dr Ezekiel Malak, a hospital psychiatrist turned deranged killer.
10.00 The Irrational. (Mav) Alec enters the world of K-pop fandom.
12.00 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00
WEDNESDAY, February 26
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.50 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGas, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R) 3.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lord Lucan. (M)
8.35 The Jury: Murder Trial UK. (Premiere) A real-life trial is restaged in front of two juries.
9.30 Rogue Heroes. (Return)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Pagan Peak. (MA15+av)
12.05 My Brilliant Friend. (Mav, R)
3.25 Employable Me (UK) (Mals, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PGa, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05
Underground Worlds. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Risky Business. (1983, M) 10.20 Shoresy. (Return) 1.20am Letterkenny. 2.40 NHK World English News.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am A Handful
Of Dust. Continued. (1988, PG) 8.05 Topkapi. (1964, PG) 10.15 Miss Marx. (2020, M) 12.15pm Shaft. (1971, M) 2.10 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 4.00 The Movie Show. 4.30 A Hero. (2021, PG, Farsi) 6.50 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 8.30 Dog Day Afternoon. (1975, M) 10.55 A Most Wanted Man. (2014, M) 1.05am Joe. (2013, MA15+) 3.15 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, February 27
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Mal, R) 2.00 Miniseries: In Our Blood. (Final, Mal, R) 3.00 Nigella Bites. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.45 Victorian House Of Arts And Crafts. (PGl, R) 10.55 South Africa From Above. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Abyss: The Rise And Fall Of The Nazis. (PGa, R) 3.00 Shepherdess. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Ancient Superstructures. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. (PG)
8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (PG)
9.30 Boiling Point. (Premiere)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Golden Boy. (Mlns)
11.55 Blackport. (MA15+s, R)
News.
The Business. (R) 11.30 Miriam Margolyes Impossibly Australian. (Mls, R)
Grand Designs. (PG, R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.20 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington.
1.50 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
2.55 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Triumph: Jesse Owens & The Berlin Games. 10.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. 12.55am Inside The Christchurch Mosque Attack. 1.50 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am A Hero. Continued. (2021, PG, Farsi) 8.00 8 1/2. (1963, PG, Italian) 10.30 Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore. (1974, M) 12.35pm Manon Des Sources. (1986, M, French) 2.40 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 4.50 Skies Of Lebanon. (2020, PG, Italian) 6.35 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, MA15+) 11.00 Silverado. (1985, M) 1.25am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 Ludwig. (Ma) A cryptic late night call from Holly sees Lucy lured into danger. 9.45 How To Poison Your Husband. (Ma) Details the shocking crimes of Heather Mook.
11.15 Breathtaking. (Mal)
12.15 Covert Affairs. (Mv, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am TBA. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million
Minute. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Air Crash Investigations. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Law & Order: UK. 11.45 Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Thicker Than Water. (2019, Mav) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mas)
9.00 Big Miracles. (Mam)
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mam, R)
11.30 The Equalizer. (MA15+v, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Your Next Cruise. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Return, PGa) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 Elsbeth. (Mv) After one of New York’s most sought-after plastic surgeons is found dead, Elsbeth has her eye on the victim’s former boss. 9.30 NCIS: Hawai’i. (PGav) A naval officer vanishes.
10.25 10’s Late News.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Abigail is shaken by a lack of trust. 8.30 MOVIE: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. (2018, PGs, R) A young woman prepares to reopen her family hotel, while learning more about the life of her late mother. Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep.
10.50 To Be Advised.
12.30 Damnation. (MA15+asv)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 To Be Advised.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 9.00 MOVIE: The Hangover. (2009, MA15+lnsv, R)
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