and
Medowie FC stars Alice Pegg, Olivia Pacevski and Gracie Warrick were part of the side that claimed the
State Youth
help maintain Newcastle’s dominance.
Successful rep debuts for U12 Girls at state football championships
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Under the expert guidance of leading Medowie FC coaches Sam Ross and Felicity Pacevski, the squad overcame a short preparation for their first ever representative tournament to bring home the silverware.
Emerging defenders Alice and Gracie and gifted striker Olivia turned in strong performances as Newcastle toppled Macquarie 3-1 in the
championship Grand Final to cap memorable campaigns.
Experienced mentor Ross told News Of The Area that the girls “connected from the outset” and built a winning momentum through their natural skills, tenacity and strong work ethic.
“They were a pleasure to coach and made the most of their initial taste of junior representative football,” beamed well-credentialled Sam, who coaches the all
conquering Medowie FC Under 13 Boys team in the Newcastle Inter District Youth competition.
After losing their first match against Macquarie 2-1 in the preliminary rounds, the Newcastle girls hit their straps and found their groove to thump Hunter Valley 6-0 and 2-0, and Macquarie 3-0 in their return clash.
“Felicity and I tweaked our combinations and reverted to a proven 4-4-2 formation
which paid dividends,”said the astute tactician.
The team was superbly led by inspirational skipper Indianna Eccles, an outstanding Tilligerry FC prospect who shows a maturity that far belies her years.
Indianna proved a tower of strength in the central midfield with Stockton FC junior Maggie Redman - both producing skilful performances to
Just as impressive were the talented Pegg and top Merewether FC prospect Milly Finnane at centre back with dynamo Milly later named in the official Team of the Tournament.
The gifted Finnane was coach Sam’s choice as Newcastle’s Player of the Tournament after her superb displays throughout the coveted northern NSW championships.
“Millie and Indianna were standouts and showed keen judges that they have bright
Weapons charges after vehicle stop
ORGANISED Crime Squad
detectives have seized a privately manufactured semi-automatic firearm and charged two men following a vehicle stop in the Twelve Mile Creek area.
About 4.30pm Wednesday 13 August 2025, officers attached to Raptor North Highway Patrol - with assistance from officers attached to the Organised Crime Squad and Raptor North - stopped a 4WD at Twelve Mile Creek.
Police searched the vehicle and located and seized a privately manufactured
semi-automatic firearm, a firearm silencer, an amount of ammunition, mobile phones and approximately 65g of cocaine.
The driver Peter Withers, 60, and his passenger Michael Seymour, 39, were arrested and taken to Raymond Terrace Police Station.
Both men were charged with “possess unregistered unauthorised prohibited firearm in public place”, “possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit”, “possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/ authority” and “supply
prohibited drug more than indictable and less than commercial quantity”.
They were both refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 2 on Thursday 14 August 2025.
Police allege Mr Seymour was involved in serious criminal activity in the Central Coast area, with Mr Withers being his alleged associate.
Organised Crime Squad
Commander Detective Superintendent Peter Faux said the seizure and arrest was another example of detectives disrupting serious crime.
“The Organised Crime Squad are proactively stopping firearms from reaching the streets where they can be used in serious crimes of violence,” Det Supt Faux said.
Anyone with information that may assist investigations into organised criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.
Both men will return to court at Raymond Terrace on 1 September.
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futures in the sport,” Ross said.
Both Olivia and Gracie feature in the Medowie FC Under 12 Girls side while Alice is a key member of the club’s Under 12 Mixed squad. Other players to impress in Newcastle’s championshipwinning Under 12 Girls outfit were Merewether’s Grace Cornwell, Chloe Criss and Lola Thomson; South Wallsend duo Ella Andrews and Claire Grabda; Mayfield’s Meka Mason and Chloe Ware plus Cooks Hill FC junior Molly Barratt.
q Police located a privately manufactured semi-automatic firearm, a firearm silencer, ammunition, mobile phones and approximately 65g of cocaine.
Car crashes into Nelson Bay boutique causing significant damage
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debris flying - a shocking moment for those who were inside the boutique.
The scene was quickly roped off by police and the vehicle was towed.
A police officer who attended the scene confirmed no one was hit, and said it appeared that the 87-yearold male driver had intended to brake but had accidentally stepped on the accelerator.
“Sadly our poor shop has taken a big hit,” Lu&Co Boutique owner Courtney Gleeson shared.
“This accident means we’ll be closed until further notice while we work out what’s next.
“The damage to the store can be repaired but stock and clothes, including brand new stock ordered over 10 months
Entries for the Tea Cosy and Trivet competitions are due by 24th August.
All prizes awarded (including students) are cash and the overall Tea Cosy of the Year winner is awarded $500.
ago, can’t be sold due to glass debris.”
She said they were beyond grateful that no one was injured in the crash, and that witnessing those few seconds must have been “terrifying”.
“It’s heartbreaking, but at the end of the day, these things are replaceable.
“What truly matters is that no one was harmed.”
Courtney thanked the Nelson Bay community for their support and offers of assistance.
“I’m holding my loved ones close and taking a moment to process it all.
“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.”
Courtney is now calling on Port Stephens Council to install safety bollards along Stockton Street.
q The store’s security cameras show the terrifying moment the car crashed into the store as Courtney’s mother was behind the counter. Photo: Lu&Co Facebook.
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10TH - 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025
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Students’ Artwork is due in by 31st August. All Preschools & schools are encouraged to enter art creations, which will be displayed during the tea party event. Contact DTP for more information.
Open Day is Wednesday 10th at 10am when the winners are announced, followed by a morning tea catered by Dungog High School. Anyone may attend.
Market stalls with Tea Cosies and Trivets sold by the contestants.
Plenty to see and do with our arty shops, cafes & eateries with easy flat walking, ample parking and next to the train station with services available daily from Sydney and Newcastle. We welcome bus groups.
Workshops: 10 - 14 Sept.
Tea Making - Thursday 11th. To book contact Country Elegance Gardens & Gifts49923555
Paint & Sip - Friday 12th evening held by Earth & Elm at the Tinshed Brewery.
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Public Notice
Public information session: Progress of preliminary concepts for the future of Tomaree Lodge
The session will unveil preliminary concept designs, outline the next steps for community consultation, and share details of maintenance and upgrade works underway at the site. It’s an opportunity for residents, stakeholders, and other community members to see early concept ideas and provide feedback on the proposed vision for the site.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday 27 August 2025
Time: 5 30pm–7 30pm
Location: Nelson Room Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club 63 Dowling St, Nelson Bay
The concepts will be available for public viewing, and attendees will have the chance to engage directly with government representatives and share their feedback. All members of the community are encouraged to attend to ensure the future master plan reflects the potential of Tomaree Lodge and the needs and aspirations of the local community.
For more information
Please contact tomareelodge@dcj.nsw.gov.au or visit www.dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/tomaree-lodge
Bookings: via our Facebook page This event sold out last year!
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q The car destroyed the shopfront of Lu&Co.
The NSW Government invites the local community to an information session on the future of Tomaree Lodge.
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Tomaree Lodge concepts to be unveiled at public meeting
PRELIMINARY concepts for the future of Tomaree Lodge will be unveiled at a public event next week, giving the community a first look at the possibilities for the site.
Commissioned by the State Government, the draft concepts have been developed by the Hunter-based SHAC Architects, drawing on ideas from community surveys and feedback from interest groups.
“The concept plans reveal the enormous and exciting opportunities ahead for this much-loved, very special site – I can’t wait to share them with our community,” said Port Stephens MP Kate Washington.
“Please come to our forum to hear from SHAC Architects about their close consultation with our community that’s led to concept designs for you to consider, explore and provide feedback.”
A detailed site assessment from SHAC considered the site’s significant cultural, heritage and environmental value, as well as the constraints that limit future use.
While some suggestions were found to be unviable, others offer potential for educational, conservation, cultural and recreational purposes.
These concepts lay the groundwork for the next stage of community engagement and consultation.
SHAC Architects is collaborating with the Community Engagement Committee, NSW Government Steering Committee, Hunter Circles, and Worimi community leaders to ensure all perspectives are heard and reflected. These groups will continue to guide both short-term ‘meanwhile use’ initiatives
Public Information Session: Progress of Preliminary Concepts for the future of Tomaree Lodge
The session will unveil preliminary concept designs, outline the next steps for community consultation, and share details of maintenance and upgrade works underway at the site.
Wednesday, 27 August 2025 5:30pm – 7:30pm Nelson Room, Nelson Bay Bowling Club
All members of the community are encouraged to attend to ensure the future master plan harnesses the enormous potential of Tomaree Lodge and the aspirations of our community.
and longer-term plans to enhance the site for future public use.
“SHAC congratulates the community for collaborative and creative placemaking,”
SHAC Managing Director Justin Hamilton said.
“As local architects, we are privileged to have curated custodianship principles for this significant cultural landscape, the water, the
“We are excited to share these preliminary concepts for a framework for conservation, celebration, innovation and education for generations.”
The concept ideas will be presented at a public information session being hosted by Port Stephens MP Kate Washington at Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club on the evening of Wednesday, 27 August.
Community members are encouraged to attend and have their say, and can register via email at tomareelodge@dcj.nsw.gov.au
q A detailed site assessment from SHAC considered the site’s significant cultural, heritage and environmental value, as well as the constraints that limit future use.
q SHAC Managing Director Justin Hamilton, Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington and SHAC Senior Designer Justin Pearson.
Dog training club brings community and canines together
By Jacie WHITFIELD
EVERY Sunday morning during school term, Boomerang Park in Raymond Terrace comes alive with the sound of wagging tails, clickers, and enthusiastic commands as dogs and their owners gather for training.
Hosted by the Port Stephens Dog Sports Club
(PSDSC), the sessions are held at 10am on the corner of Kangaroo and Freeth streets.
These community dog training mornings are more than just an obedience class, they’re an opportunity for locals to build stronger bonds with their pets, learn from experienced trainers, and dip a paw into the exciting world of dog sports.
They aim to educate and encourage owners to train their dogs using humane and positive methods.
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Sunday 7th September 2025
Our Annual fathers day thong throwing competition will be held on this day. The club will be open from 11.00am.
September 18th,19th,20th 2025
Our Annual fishing competition in May was cancelled due to the weather. It has been rescheduled to18, 19 and 20th September 2025. 2pm weigh in on Sunday 20th September 2025
AGM is on Sunday 28th September 2025. The meeting starts at 11.00am. All are welcome to attend, with a sausage sizzle provided after the meeting.
Experienced dog trainer Phillippa Stone said, “We want people to understand their dogs better and build a relationship based on trust and mutual respect.
“It’s not just about obedience, it’s about engagement, understanding, and setting your dog up to succeed.”
PSDSC is also a hub for competitive dog sports like agility, flyball, rallyobedience, scent work, and man-trailing.
Members regularly travel across NSW to participate in trials and the club hosts events throughout the year.
“There are always ways to get involved on trial days, even if you're not competing, you can learn a lot by watching, helping, and just soaking in the atmosphere,” Phillippa said.
The PSDSC is powered entirely by volunteers and fuelled by their passion for dogs and helping others.
Many of the volunteers are professional trainers or accomplished dog sport competitors.
“There’s something so rewarding about watching a nervous dog gain confidence, or a new member realise they’re capable of so much more with their dog than they ever imagined.”
Phillippa’s journey into dog training began after years in vet nursing and running a
local boarding and daycare facility.
Frustrated by the conflicting advice her clients were finding online, she pursued professional certification through the National Dog Trainers Federation (NDTF)determined to offer clear, humane, and effective training guidance.
Each Sunday session follows a loose curriculum over an eight-week term.
“We always revisit last week’s skills, then gradually build on them,” Phillippa explains.
From basic commands to loose-leash walking and managing overstimulation, the sessions provide skills
in a structured, controlled environment.
Group sizes are kept small to ensure personalised attention, and separate groups are often run for puppies or dogs needing extra space.
One of the biggest messages the club hopes to share is that there’s no onesize-fits-all solution to dog training.
“Dogs aren’t robots.
"They’re individuals, with unique needs and personalities.
“We need to stop thinking of training as making dogs do things for us and instead start asking how we can help them succeed in our world.”
Phillippa is also wary
of the polarizing debates found in online dog training communities.
“All the arguing just distracts from what mattershelping dogs and their people live better lives together.”
At its core, the Sunday morning program is about community.
“It gives regular dog owners a safe space to get outside, learn new things, and enjoy time with their dog.”
All breeds and experience levels are welcome, from rambunctious puppies learning their first cues to seasoned handlers finetuning performance skills.
For more information, turn up or look for the group on Facebook.
q The Port Stephens Dog Training Club at Boomerang Park, Raymond Terrace.
q Club volunteer Phillippa Stone with her faithful sidekick Colin.
q Club member Jo running Tiger through agility and obedience training.
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Statewide DFV operation
POLICE have charged 865 people with 2,028 offences during a four-day statewide operation targeting domestic and family violence.
Running from Wednesday 13 August to Saturday 16 August 2025, Operation Amarok is an intelligenceled, offender-focussed operation that aims to ensure the safety and wellbeing of domestic and family violence victims and the broader NSW community.
The Domestic and Family Violence Commandled operation also involved officers from each regions’ Domestic Violence High Risk Offenders Team (DVHROT), along with specialist officers from Raptor Squad, Youth Command, State Crime Command’s Child Protection Register, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, and the Police Transport Command.
Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed.
Police laid 2,028 charges and conducted 1,590 bail compliance checks and 12,468 apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) compliance checks with a total of 669 breaches identified.
Officers conducted 144 firearms prohibition order (FPO) searches, with 87 firearms and 31 weapons seized.
Domestic and Family Violence Corporate Sponsor, Acting Deputy Commissioner Peter McKenna, said police had a “relentless focus” to find and arrest the most dangerous domestic violence offenders.
“This is the 11th Operation Amarok, and we remain committed to going after the worst of the worst domestic and family violence offenders who think they can hide,” A/Deputy Commissioner McKenna said.
“Police are called to an incident of domestic violence every three minutes in NSW, and we need to ask ourselves as a society, why do we keep putting up with this?
“There should be absolutely no tolerance for this type of offending.
“We encourage anyone to come forward to police and report their concerns, we will investigate.”
Significant arrests - About 7am on Wednesday 13 August 2025, officers from Newcastle City Police District arrested a 33-year-old man at a home in Redtail Street, Chisholm, before he was taken to Maitland Police Station.
He was charged with 13 offences.
Police will allege the man consistently contacted a woman known to him daily in contravention of an enforceable ADVO since June,
including allegedly contacting the woman via text message and calls upwards of 30 times per day between Monday 21 July 2025 to Sunday 27 July 2025.
Police will further allege the man attended the woman’s home on multiple occasions where he yelled at her and damaged her property.
The man was arrested on Thursday 7 August 2025 and was charged with “contravene prohibition/restriction in AVO (domestic)”, “assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV)”, “destroy or damage property" and “breach of bail”.
He was granted bail on Thursday 7 August 2025 and police will allege he contacted the woman several times, including allegedly contacting the woman via text message and calls upwards of 30 times per day between Thursday 8 August 2025 and Tuesday 12 August 2025.
- About 3pm on Friday 15 August 2025, officers from Port-Stephens Hunter Police District arrested a 44-yearold man on Queen Street, Rutherford.
The man was wanted for a number of serious domestic violence offences including choking a woman known to him.
It will be alleged the woman lost consciousness during one of the assaults.
He was refused bail to appear at Parramatta Local Court on Saturday 16 August 2025.
Information about the NSW Police Force response to domestic and family violence, can be found at www.police. nsw.gov.au/crime/domestic_ and_family_violence.
Victims of domestic and family violence can find information about support services by contacting 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visiting www.1800respect.org.au.
Reports of domestic and family-related crime or abuse can be made by contacting or attending your local police station.
In an emergency, contact Triple Zero (000).
Defibrillator installed on Tomaree Mountain
By Simon EKINS
IF you’ve ever climbed Mount Tomaree, you’ll know why it’s the most popular visitor attraction in Port Stephens.
On busy days, more than 500 people an hour can be seen taking on the challenging 2.2 kilometre round trip.
While there hasn’t been a high number of recorded heart-related incidents on the 161 metre-high peak, past events have indicated that an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) could potentially save lives.
An AED is a portable
electronic device that analyses the heart's rhythm and delivers an electrical shock, if needed, to help restore a normal heartbeat in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.
AEDs are designed to be user-friendly, providing clear instructions and voice prompts to guide even those without medical training through the process.
Thanks to a local collaborative initiative led
by the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group (THHG), an AED was recently installed partway up the walk.
President of THHG Peter Clough said, "We consider this defibrillator a necessary initiative and appreciate the recognition and support from the recently appointed new Manager of the Tomaree National Parks and Wildlife Service, Richard Colbourne.
“This is also about making the experience more
accessible for older people and ensuring visitors can safely explore the historic treasures of Tomaree Headland, known during WWII as Fort Tomaree, including its fascinating military history.
“Your safety matters and so does your experience - see you on the mountain.”
q The new defibrillator on the Tomaree Mountain walk.
q Across the four days, 865 people were arrested and charged, with 269 arrest warrants executed.
q The defibrillator could be vital for a cardiac emergency.
q One of the stunning views from near the top of Mount Tomaree.
THE BACKPACK VENTURE
PORT STEPHENS News Of The Area
Supporting families experiencing
THE Backpack Venture is a charity started and operated from Port Stephens.
The mission of the charity is to help students and families experiencing financial hardship by providing them with backpacks and the essential school supplies.
This can only be achieved thanks to the generosity and support of communities, businesses such as Officeworks, other charities such as Good360 and Service Clubs across Australia.
The gift of a backpack which is complete with lunch box, drink bottle and the essential stationery items not only ensures students start the school year feeling empowered, confident, and ready to learn, it also helps and encourages students to attend school, as well as letting students and families know that people care.
Since The Backpack Venture was established in 2021 there has been an increase in demand for assistance.
It was this demand that was the catalyst for registering as a charity and obtaining Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status in 2023.
To date, The Backpack Venture has supplied more than 3,500 children with essential school supplies; this included assisting those
Backpacks have been delivered locally to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and the Hunter Valley, and to the North Coast, Gold Coast and the Central West of NSW.
The first community to put up their hand to help was our own.
When the call went out for donations and collection points there was immediate contact from several local organisations and individuals.
q Students receive the gift of a backpack which is complete with lunch box, drink bottle and the essential stationery items.
Stargazing: August is the month to look up
By Dave RENEKE, Astronomer
IF you’ve ever needed a reason to step outside, tilt your head back, and marvel at the heavens, August is it.
This month, the night sky becomes a stage for some of the most breathtaking celestial performances you’re likely to witness in years - and here in Australia, we have front-row seats.
It all began last week with a silver-washed landscape under one of the brightest full moons of the year, perfect for a midnight wander or a few atmospheric photos under moonlight. But that’s just the opening act.
The cosmos is about to deliver a quadruple feature that would make even Hollywood jealous.
First up, the Perseid meteor shower is underway.
Caused by Earth ploughing through debris
left behind by Comet SwiftTuttle, this annual show can produce dozens of meteors per hour.
They appear as fast, bright streaks dashing across the night sky, some leaving glowing trails in their wake.
No telescope needed - just a dark spot, a warm drink, a reclining chair, and perhaps a wish or two.
This week Venus and Jupiter - the two brightest planets in the pre-dawn sky edged close together in what’s called a conjunction.
To the naked eye, they appeared to almost touch, an awe-inspiring sight that ancient civilisations once interpreted as omens of great change.
Whether you see prophecies in the stars or just a beautiful sight, this rare planetary pairing is still visible but widening and definitely hard to forget!
Then, as if the sky’s
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putting on a grand finale mid-month, 18 August brought something truly rare: a six-planet alignment. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, and Uranus will line up across the early morning sky like pearls on a cosmic string. Just look east before sunrise, it’s a planetary parade that comes along maybe once a decade.
horizon just after sunset.
It’s a fleeting moment, easily missed, but charming to catch, especially since Mercury, being so close to the Sun, often plays hard to get.
August closes with a rare and curious phenomenon: the ‘Black Moon’ on the 22nd.
While you won’t see the moon itself, the darkness it brings makes for ideal deep sky observing.
Faint galaxies, star clusters, and the Milky Way’s bright, ghostly core will shine all the more clearly.
dreamers alike.
Our region, with its expansive dark skies and minimal light pollution, is one of the best places on Earth to experience it all.
So, whether you’re watching from your back deck, a windswept beach, or a quiet country paddock, don’t miss what August has to offer.
The sky will be alive with motion, mystery, and majesty - a reminder that the universe, ever so often, loves to show off. Advertising within the News Of The Area reaches your local customers. Connect with them from the next edition. Print media has never been as affordable for your business. (02) 4981 8882 ads@newsofthearea.com.au
A few days later, on 21 August, a slender crescent Moon will nestle close to Mercury low on the western
If you’ve not heard that term before, it’s the second new Moon in a single month - a trick of the calendar that results in a sky devoid of any moonlight.
Add to this Saturn reaching opposition later in the month with its rings lightly side on is a gob smacker in even modest backyard telescopes, making August a celestial buffet for astronomers and
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From the MAYOR'S DESK
By Mayor Leah ANDERSON
Community funding open
WE are so lucky to have so many grassroots community groups and individuals providing direct and trusted support to those most in need.
They know our towns, our people and our challenges and achieve a lot with very limited resources.
Council’s Community Funding program is one way we support and strengthen that work.
The program gives local groups a funding boost to try new ideas, reach more people and invest in the resources they need to continue their great work.
Round 1 is now open for three of our funds - the Aboriginal Projects Fund, Community Support Fund and Vibrant Spaces Fund - with up to $6,000 available for each project.
These grants empower people to build stronger, more vibrant spaces and improve wellbeing and liveability in Port Stephens.
Everything from quick and affordable ideas that spruce up a space to those bigger, more thoughtful projects that enrich our entire community.
The Aboriginal Projects Fund’s primary goal is to promote initiatives that enhance and celebrate Worimi culture through a wide range of projects, including those in the arts, creative industries, events, and education.
The Community Support Fund is designed to empower local groups and not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects, activities, and events that address community needs.
It aims to support local groups in delivering community-driven initiatives that show positive benefits for residents.
Our Vibrant Spaces Fund is dedicated to supporting initiatives and activations that energise and enhance public spaces across Port Stephens.
The goal for these projects is to make these spaces more engaging and enjoyable for residents and visitors.
These grants are part of the broader Community Funding Program, which includes four other funds that are open all year round. We can't wait to see some exciting new initiatives that will boost the social, cultural, environmental and economic life of our communities now and into the future. If you are not sure where to start, or if your project fits, I encourage you to reach out to Council to discuss.
For more information, contact the Vibrant Places team on 02 4988 0255 or email pscgrants@ portstephens.nsw.gov.au.
To view the full range of funds available, view the guidelines and apply, visit portstephens.nsw. gov.au/community/grants-funding-and-scholarships.
Dorin’s Draws
By Paul DORIN
READING by Lynne Miles: Jeremiah 51: 15 & 16 WISE & UNDERSTANDING - "It is He Who made the earth by His power, Who established the world by His wisdom, and by His understanding He stretched out the heavens. When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, and He causes the clouds to ascend from the end of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain and brings forth the wind from His storehouses."
Port Stephens’ pothole problem
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE diatribe and deliberation to our road problem in Port Stephens, is down to poor workmanship and a lack of understanding.
In the Scandinavian area of the world, the climate is ten times worse than ours, and yet the roads hold together.
The Romans taught us to build roads, two thousand years ago, and today we can still see their workmanship, and its lasting ability, throughout Europe.
Unfortunately the Romans never made it to Australia, but their standards did and it just needs some application.
Plonking a blob of bitumen into the hole is a very poor and lazy solution to the problem. The base
and sub-base is where the solution lies.
The bitumen layer is the running surface and the waterproof membrane, and this should be finished off with an all-weather sealer.
It's not rocket science, and I'm sure our hard working Council has many contacts in the road building industry, who would be glad to take two of our repair crews at a time, and give them a two day crash course on proper road repair.
If the job's done properly, the economics will speak for themselves, and the ratepayers will be happy, and the council will be applauded.
Simple isn't it.
D HEATH. Corlette.
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DEAR Jasminda,
My friend gave me a book for my birthday.
When I started to read it this week, I noticed it had been signed by the author but addressed to her, not me!
Should I bring this up with her?
It's obviously second-hand.
I'm a bit offended.
Miriam L.
Dear Miriam,
People have very different relationships with books.
Some keep treasured books for a lifetime, carefully cataloguing them and rarely lending them.
If they do, they inscribe them with a message such as, 'Books are like friends to me. I want them to return.'
Other people couldn't care less.
They are happy to share their books with anyone and if they come back again it's a bonus.
They certainly don't have a spreadsheet of books they own, where the books came from, whether or not if they were gifted, or if they received a book two years ago after standing in a tedious queue for an author signing.
The treatment of books is also a polarising topic.
There are those who keep their books in pristine condition, always using a bookmark, storing them in a bookcase away from
Every photo tells a story
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THROUGH my research into Port Stephens and the Myall Coast over the years I have accumulated stacks of old black and white photographs I think would be of great interest to our readers.
What do you remember of the photos attached to this story? Write in and tell us at media@newsofthearea.com. au.
q Long tongs with claws were used to harvest naturally growing oysters.
q Greek oyster openers at work opening Port Stephens oysters in Flinders Street, Melbourne at the height of the local oyster industry prior to the mid-1980s.
sunlight, and giving them the reverence that the author (earning below-minimum wages to fulfil a writing dream and now having an existential crisis over AI) would appreciate.
Others are happy to read in the bath, dog-ear the pages, and spill gravy or beetroot on the pages because they eat and read concurrently.
With your friend, it seems as though her biggest flaw has been to be a bit absent-minded.
Perhaps it is a very special title, one that means a lot to her, and she has had it sitting around for some time, finally deciding that you would be the perfect recipient.
For example, I have a copy of the children's book Badjelly the Witch, addressed to me and signed by Spike Milligan.
If I gifted this to a niece or nephew, their parents would hopefully recognise the significance.
Alternatively, your friend is a bit of a cheapskate, or very bad at the fine art of regifting.
Suffice to say a regifted present should be carefully checked for telltale signs such as signatures, engravings, a missing jigsaw piece, or, if perishable, a date past its use-by status.
If the book looks unread, and it's a book you will enjoy, let it go. If you feel otherwise, you could always return the volley by letting her know it was such a good book that you insist she reads it.
Then, when she turns the cover, she will see 'To dear Belinda .... ' crossed out and replaced with 'Dear observant Miriam'.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
q The Broughton Island shack of Greek fisherman Demetrius ‘Kerosine Tin’ Karageorgis who lived on the island for 49 years.
q Oyster growing in the port was for some families little more than a cottage industry. The Davis family survived on a small oyster farm in Swan Bay.
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Stinker’s History: Life on Marsh Road part one
THIS is a recollection of growing up on Marsh Road in the 1950s, as told by Patricia Hawkins (nee Maslin).
AFTER five years of waiting for building supplies, caused by shortages after World War Two, my father Eric Maslen and mother Doris abandoned their plan of building their house on my grandfather Herbert’s property.
They bought Eric and Jean Robinson’s unfinished home on the roadside on the other side of the wind break of what is now the Barramundi Farm.
We had a primitive life in the early days.
We must have had a house warming because I have a very early memory of lots of happy men, women and children filling our house, sitting on the floor, backs against the wall or standing around – we would only have had six chairs.
I can remember an enormous flathead in the laundry tub.
Dad had fisherman friends from Nelson Bay and mum often scored a lobster.
We had electricity but no refrigerator.
We had an ice chest so when Dad took produce to Newcastle he would come home with a big ice slab.
We had a meat safe hanging in the laundry which kept perishables slightly cooler at other times.
After about a year we did get a President refrigerator and Mum could make ice cream.
Our lavatory was about 20 metres from the house with newspaper hanging on string for toilet paper.
When the can filled, a hole was dug and the contents emptied.
Mum had a copper and a scrubbing board to wash our clothes, along with a hand wringer.
Our copper also heated our bath water.
Our bathroom was on the other side of the house so had to be carted through in buckets.
There was a fuel stove in the kitchen for cooking and also for sitting around and keeping warm in the winter.
All the properties were surrounded by drains, with floodgates attached, leading out to Tilligerry Creek.
These were created and maintained by the farmers, as was the levee bank along the road.
We used these drains as play areas, catching tadpoles at low tide, or endeavouring to float canoes made from roof iron. Dangerous when the drains were full.
I can remember hanging on to my brother John and screaming for mum – we used to jump the drains and sometimes did not make it across!
We had a couple of flooding events in the 1950s where water lapped our floorboards.
We were fortunate as Aunty Lorna and Uncle Kevin lost everything at their home in Raymond Terrace.
They lived with us for a while until they could get back on their feet.
After the war, a lot of European refugees came to Australia and had to find somewhere to live.
I don’t know how it came about but we had a mother, father and daughter Sonja living in the deserted dairy on grandfather’s farm.
The father John used to travel to Newcastle to work at BHP.
There was another family in the dairy at Anderson’s farm next door.
Going to school was an adventure.
The road was tarred to one car width, which was fine until a car suddenly appeared and we had to take to the gravel or reeds on our bikes.
My knees remained scarred for many years and I still have one on my eyebrow.
The school at the end of Marsh Road was two or three miles from home and many times we walked, pushing our bikes because of punctures.
Stinker’s Fishin’: Visit King Tommy
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
ON arrival in Fingal Bay I was keen to explore all the fishing options available.
Little did I consider that some 50 years later I am still learning all the opportunities that Fingal has to offer.
The beach was the most obvious target on an incoming tide about halfway between the Surf Club and the notorious Fingal Spit is a hot spot known as “Green Hill” by the locals.
Green Hill is where the waves from a southerly swell crash onto the beach stirring up shellfish and worms that attract fish. Bream, mulloway, tailor, whiting, salmon and flathead are regularly bounced up the beach throughout the year.
Across the Spit, Fingal Island offers a lifetime of fishing chances with the greatest rewards to be had on the eastern face, in front of the outer Lighthouse, where numerous rocky outcrops and shallow reefs attract fish into the white waters that continually surge.
Of all the fishing excursions I have been on nothing compares to visiting one of those rocky outcrops - “King Tommy”.
Years ago, when I was much fitter and younger, I would cross the island before diving in and swimming on to King Tommy. These days I prefer to either moor “Stinkpot” in a rock pool or simply anchor over the reefs that are so productive.
Berley up and hang on!
Snapper is the main target.
Thumpers to a handsome 6kg cruise through the shallows and are keen to attack a wellpresented bait of king prawn, cubed yellowtail, slimy mackerel or bonito.
In shallow water big snapper take off like the last bus to Salt Ash buckling your rod and sizzling the reel.
Check your drag and let them run.
Unlike kingfish, snapper are clean fighters and rarely bring you undone on the reef.
Stay connected and in control – don’t panic.
After three or four solid runs the snapper will come your way.
Look closely and you will see
Broughton Island Historical Cruise with John 'Stinker' Clarke
q The Maslen family on Marsh Road.
q
‘Stinkpot’ riding the tide in a protected rock pool.
Photo: Rodd Owen.
PBL winners announced
THE
Week 3 winners:
This can only be achieved thanks to the generosity and support of communities, businesses such as Officeworks, other charities such as Good360 and Service Clubs across Australia.
Irrawang PS: Lucy works well with others, shows kindness and is respectful to both students and staff in all settings. Lucy goes out of her way to support other children to regulate their emotions and explain difficult concepts in class. She is a safe, responsible learner who shows respect to everyone, everywhere, every time.
Raymond Terrace PS: Trinity is nominated for her ability to bring together the Star Struck team with grace, poise, good humour, kindness and great singing! Trinity is always kind, inclusive, understanding and respectful to everyone around her and this was on show during Star Struck rehearsals and shows.
Grahamstown PS: Noor actively supports her classmates - offering help, explaining concepts, and
encouraging others. Her upbeat attitude uplifts the class, and she has grown into a trusted role model who leads by example. Noor consistently upholds school values of personal best, respect and safety.
Irrawang HS: Capri has been an excellent leader in the school’s ALEC/Community Room this year. She actively supports and mentors the younger female students, leading the Aboriginal Girls Dance Group, advocating for Aboriginal students through the Junior AECG and supporting staff during excursions, incursions and day to day activities.
Hunter River HS: Bree is nominated for consistently showing strong leadership, initiative, and a supportive attitude toward her peers throughout the Smart Arts program. Her teamwork and commitment made a valuable impact.
Salt Ash PS: Bronte has been nominated by a teacher for her outstanding kindness. She noticed a new student standing by herself and invited her to play. Her warm welcome helped someone feel seen, valued, and part of the school community.
Medowie PS: Deezel
has been nominated for demonstrating the STARS expectations during a recent boccia inter-school competition. He was an exceptional role model for others, proudly representing MPS.
Seaham PS: Axel is an outstanding school citizen. He is always respectful and responsible and goes out of his way to help others. Axel has been spotted multiple times assisting others, recently he stopped his play
to attend to a younger student who had fallen over.
Karuah PS: Max is nominated for demonstrating school and community PBL values by consistently interacting with others in a positive and respectful manner. Max’s kind and caring nature make him an asset to our school and community.
Week 4 winners:
Irrawang PS:Charlotte is nominated for showing perseverance, co-operation
and dedication throughout Showcase. She has worked tirelessly with a dance group and shown confidence in all areas of the creative process while encouraging others.
Charlotte demonstrates the school and community PBL values by consistently interacting with others in a positive and respectful manner inside and outside of school.
Raymond Terrace PS: Yalannah is nominated for her amazing instruction of dance during NAIDOC celebrations. Yalannah is proud of her culture, actively and respectfully sharing her knowledge with those around her. She is a proud member of the Junior AECG and Sista Speak groups.
Grahamstown PS: Is nominated for being a reliable student who is fast becoming an excellent role model and team mentor at school. Her enthusiasm and strive to do her best are contagious.
Irrawang HS: As a VET Entertainment student Marley goes above and beyond, by consistently volunteering to assist with lighting and sound at major events at school including PBL assemblies, HSC exams and much more.
Hunter River HS: Annabelle consistently upholds PBL values,
demonstrating outstanding leadership, respect, initiative, and peer support - particularly throughout the Smart Arts program and the Film By the Water project.
Salt Ash PS: Riley has been nominated by a member of staff for his positivity and willingness to always help someone in need. No task is too much to ask of Riley - he is always happy to help.
Medowie PS: Jackson is a supportive friend. He can always be seen encouraging others, especially when he sees someone is feeling down. Jackson is a truly empathetic school citizen.
Seaham PS: Jake is an exceptional school citizen always thinking about others. During organised and playground games he also shows positive sportsmanship. Jake often nominates himself to be in so the game can commence and he always supports others who might be having a tough time.
Karuah PS: Lexi is nominated for demonstrating the Community PBL values of Acting Responsibly, Respect and Success. Lexi is a role model to all students. She is kind and caring and is always willing to assist and help others. Lexi consistently tries her best in all learning activities.
THE Port Stephens Uniting Church will hold its first "Coffee and Chat" morning on Wednesday, 27 August.
Running from 10:30am to 12:00pm, the guest speaker will be aged care specialist Megan Harding, who runs a dementia and memory lossspecific activity centre.
“The challenges faced by our ageing community and the specific problems relating to aged care are very important topics about which we should be able to talk,” said the church’s Denise Weir.
“All will be welcome to come along and morning tea will be served.”
THE independently-owned and (local) family-run Port Stephens News Of The Area (NOTA) has been keeping locals up to date with all the latest news, sport, current affairs and so much more, since 2016.
Right now, NOTA is seeking more enthusiastic, connected and capable locals to join the writing and reporting team.
Writing for NOTA can be an amazing way to get involved with your local community, to meet some of the awe-inspiring locals creating change in the area, and to learn and experience the unique elements of life in our region.
Writing for NOTA is flexible, with contributor reporters able to submit as many or as few stories per week to fit in with their present lifestyle and commitments.
If you want to be a part of helping the community get its weekly local news hit, then let’s start the conversation.
Send us an email telling us a bit about yourself: media@newsofthearea.com.au
Term 3 Week 3 and Week 4 winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards have been revealed.
q Week 3 PBL winners.
q Week 4 PBL winners.
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Marlins' tough AFL finals assignment
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Marlins AFL men's team continue to walk a semi-final tightrope in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors Black Diamond Cup competition.
After boosting their top four hopes with a resounding 80 point victory over The Entrance Bateau Bay Blues at Bateau Bay Oval, the Marlins face an uphill task against ladder leaders Terrigal Avoca Panthers and the Warners Bay Bulldogs in the final two preliminary rounds.
The Bulldogs, Panthers and Newcastle City have already cemented berths in the 2025 finals series, leaving Nelson Bay and the Killarney
Vale Bombers to battle it out for fourth spot.
Wayde Blackburn’s talented Nelson Bay outfit, who have won six of their 10 matches since earning promotion from the Men's Black Diamond Plate competition back in May, held a four point advantage over the Bombers going into the final two rounds.
With five victories from 13 fixtures and matches against cellar dwellers Maitland Saints and The Entrance Bateau Bay to be completed, Killarney Vale were in the box seat to leapfrog the Marlins.
Co-captains Louis Dews, Lachlan Blyth, Mitchell Hall, Jason Carey, Jayden BaldwinRymer and Zane Grant turned in strong performances for
Nelson Bay in the club’s 12242 victory over The EntranceBateau Bay.
The Marlins booted 18 goals and 14 behinds with the inspirational Dews, Hall and Tom Warren nabbing three goals each and Blyth, Billy Barton and Hudson Roche picking up doubles, along with single goal contributions from Alec Clark, Jason Carey and Adam Grant.
Nelson Bay landed five goals in a dominant opening quarter to establish a 33-2 lead before the Blues hit back to trail 56-22 at the halftime interval.
The Marlins stamped their authority during the third term, adding another seven goals and keeping the Blues scoreless to enter the final quarter with an unshakeable 79-point lead.
Croquet competition cancelled
By Ruth E WILSON
NELSON Bay Croquet Club (NBCC) has cancelled the NSW Division 1 Mixed Doubles competition scheduled for 20 and 21 August due to flooding and extensive damage to courts.
While competitors from across the state are disappointed this decision has been supported by Croquet New South Wales.
“Our committee has been working with Port Stephens Council to identify ways that such severe flooding can be prevented from happening again, or at least less frequently,” stated Club President Gary Allan.
The ACA Golf Croquet Singles Championship is scheduled at the local courts for 6 to 9 September followed by the ACA Interstate Shield from 10 to 12 September.
“These events attract large numbers of players and tourists to our area so the Committee and members remain hopeful that the competitive games will be able to proceed," advised NBCC Vice President Marty Quirke.
q Nelson Bay Croquet Courts under water and hail.
AFL
Port Stephens Council has applied for a grant to create a drain line along the back of the NBCC courts and Burwell Oval.
Meanwhile the NBCC Committee continues to seek advice about additional solutions.
Elliott shines in 100th match for AFL Marlins
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Marlins women's AFL warrior Sophie Elliott has reached a significant career milestone in the Hunter Central Coast Seniors competition.
The forward dynamo chalked up her 100th game for the club last weekend and marked the occasion with another standout performance in the Marlins’ 44-20 victory over the Lake Macquarie Dockers at Tulkaba Oval.
Elliott was one of the best players on ground, booting
two of the Marlins’ six goals and producing an “all action” display to help her team register its twelfth win of the season.
Nelson Bay are entrenched in third spot in the Black Diamond Women's Plate series on 48 points and face eighth-ranked Wyong Lakes Magpies in a final preliminary round fixture this Saturday at Don Small Oval from Noon.
The Marlins led 15-0 against the Dockers at quarter time and 22-7 at the half time interval before increasing their lead to 37-19 at the end of the third term.
Nelson Bay
and skipper
Elliott and Toscano each kicked two goals with Maguire and Mackenzie Roche also notching goals in the impressive win. Newcastle City Blues lead the women's Black Diamond Plate competition on 48 points from second placed Maitland Saints and the powerful Marlins, who are strong title contenders.
Gropers tackle Brown Snakes in Hunter Suburban
Rugby
finals
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time in preparation for the Presidents’ Cup finals series.
Utility ace Ronan
O’Connell demonstrated his versatility with a super performance on the wingusing his speed and power to collect a hat trick of tries.
Skipper Sam Rocher led the Gropers into action in front of a large crowd and his young forward pack set the tempo of the game with bustling play.
Relishing a run on start, 19-year-old prop Hayden Wilson put in a first half for the ages with punishing defence and barnstorming runs that rattled the visiting
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Wilson’s front row partners Oliie Edwards and Harry Porter provided a solid scrum base for the Bay's backline to swing into running mode.
Switching to halfback, Jake Langsford proved electric with several darting runs from the back of the scrum and smooth passing to flyhalf Khace Petera who was able to unlock the seasoned centre pairing of Sam Ingham and Michael Hotene on long raids into Pokolbin territory.
O’Connell stamped his mark with two early tries in the corner for a 12-0 lead
The back three for Nelson Bay were stoic in defence
with winger Danny Arnfield a standout, making several driving tackles to put the opposition into touch right in front of a rapturous Nelson Bay bench.
Arnfield also made several runs down the touchline to secure good field position before fullback Brayden McMasters scored the try of the match - regathering a deft chip and chase kick over the Reds defensive line to score under the posts.
McMasters scored again soon after when he steamed onto a clever Petera pass to give the Gropers a 24-0 lead.
Lock forward Jarrod Zuvela enjoyed his run on start, and led the way through the middle with several bone jarring tackles and strong runs.
His lock partner John Lundie was a tower of strength in the line-outs with several spectacular leaps to pounce on Pokolbin's throwins, winning valuable ball for the Bay.
With a rolling maul heading in the right direction, flanker Rocher peeled off the back and fed a short pass to hard working Mitch Workman who crossed under the posts to give centre Sam Ingham his first conversion.
Entering the contest
Freeman Kerapa relished the conditions with several charges into the Reds defence before a slick backline movement resulted in winger O’Çonnell’s third try for a 36-0 lead at the interval.
Coach Zion Takarua made sweeping changes with props
Riley Byfield and Nathan McLeay, fullback Willy Dunn, hooker Ross Buchan, centre Cody Ross, flanker Liam Keating and winger Kailen Williams all taking the field.
Kerapa picked up where he left off in the first half by busting a tackle to make a long run downfield and score in the corner for a 41-0 lead.
Making a habit of scoring on Old Boys and Sponsors Day, the charismatic Dunn dashed over in Groper corner to delight the sponsors on the Presidential Deck.
Prop Byfield scored his trademark bullocking try before veteran half back Evander Waitoa entered the fray and directed traffic around the scrum base.
With plenty of ball, centre Ross gave fullback Dunn room
to move and fired a bullet pass to winger Kailen Williams who crossed in the corner.
Liam Keating, the Gropers’ multiple club award winner and flanker, sent the crowd into raptures when he outpaced the cover defence to score his first ever try under the posts.
Meanwhile, Nelson Bay’s depleted women's team suffered a 78-0 loss to Wanderers, who ran in 12 tries and booted nine goals in a lopsided contest.
The Gropers were best served by number 8 Jessica Beam, who picked up the Players’ Player award, with support from clever halfback Xanny Roach and captain Leah Nowlan who never stopped trying.
q Nelson Bay Marlins
men's team proved too strong for The Entrance Bateau Bay Blues. Photo: Mat Spillard Photography.
Other
players to shine were Ella Toscano, Catalina Labra Knox, Olivia Feldman, Chaeli Callaghan
Tara Maguire.
q Nelson Bay Marlins AFL warrior Sophie Elliott booted two goals in her 100th match.
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I, JACK WRIGHT
ABC TV, 8.55pm
An outstanding ensemble drama from Unforgotten creator Chris Lang, this new series proves that where there’s a will, there’s a feuding family. It’s not long after the titular businessman (Trevor Eve) apparently commits suicide that his many wives and children begin clamouring for their share of his estate. As the bombshell contents of Jack’s recently made will bring out the worst in everyone, the saga catches the eye of DCI Hector Morgan (Harry Lloyd, pictured), who opens an investigation into Jack’s suspicious death.
FRIDAY, August 22
6.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia.
8.30 Professor T. (Ma) A librarian is poisoned at the museum. 9.20 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Fuddy Duds. (PGs, R) Tom Gleeson welcomes back four returning retirees.
10.25 ABC Late News.
10.45 Austin. (PG, R) 11.15 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
MONDAY
THE BLOCK
NBN, 7.30pm
Keeping a secret on The Block is no mean feat – for one, the houses aren’t yet entirely enclosed spaces. But for four weeks now, Adelaide best mates Robby and Mat (pictured) have managed to keep a lid on plans for a giant hole in their backyard (slated to become a game-changing underground wine cellar). With another Domain Open for Inspection in tonight’s episode, and a clandestine cavern the size of a small home hiding in plain sight, will the “whole” truth come out, or are their fellow Blockheads too sleep-deprived to notice?
Both living and dining room spaces – and a comedy roast challenge – are on this week’s agenda for the contestants, so they’d certainly be forgiven if it were the latter.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) 8.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. 9.20 Britain’s Most Luxurious Train Journeys. (R) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Malv)
11.40 The Shelter. (MA15+av, R)
1.15 Romulus. (Masv, R)
3.10 Great Irish Interiors. (R)
3.40 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30
WEDNESDAY
DNA JOURNEY
SBS, 8.30pm
Newly retired Olympic champions, ice dancers Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean (pictured) are so legendary that there’s even a neighbourhood in their home town of Nottingham named after the pair. Having skated together for decades, the partners know almost everything there is about each other. In this UK series, they’re on a mission to discover the facts that are a mystery even to themselves – a process that will bring them closer than ever. On the trail of their most interesting relatives, they discover a pioneering unionist, a fellow sporting star and a distant cousin with more than one surprising connection to the iconic duo.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998, Mlv, R) A lawyer becomes the target of a corrupt government agent after he gains possession of a valuable videotape. It appears the only chance he has to regain his former life lies with an ex-intelligence operative. Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight.
11.15 The Rookie. (Mav, R)
12.15 Touching Evil. (MA15+av)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs.
9.55 Golden Point. A wrap-up of the Melbourne Storm versus Canterbury Bulldogs match, with news and analysis.
10.45 MOVIE: Rush Hour. (1998, Mlv, R)
Two cops team up to find a kidnap victim. Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker.
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+.
7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mls, R) Celebrity guests include Daniel Craig. 10.40 10’s
6.00
SATURDAY, August 23
6.30 Back Roads: Forrest, Victoria. (R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Ma, R) DI Humphrey Goodman joins the police force in fiancée Martha’s hometown of Shipton Abbott.
8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) Barnaby and Winter investigate the death of the founder of a club for recovering heart bypass patients.
10.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls, R) Struggling with motherhood, Essie finds a new friend in Isabelle.
10.55 Miss Austen. (Final, PG, R) 11.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Cities With Susan Calman. (Final, PG)
8.25 Leonardo Da Vinci. (Ma)
9.25 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PGl, R)
10.15 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mdv, R)
1.55 Incredible Homes. (R)
3.55 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (PGaw, R)
4.20 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team visits Ireland’s Coney Island. 7.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Slawomir Tomczyk. (Malv, R) A look at the murder of Slawomir Tomczyk. 8.35 MOVIE: 2012. (2009, Mlv, R)
A man tries to protect his family when a global cataclysm threatens to destroy the world. John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor.
11.50 To Be Advised.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Parramatta Eels v Sydney Roosters. 9.35 Soccer. English Premier League. Matchweek 2. Manchester City v Tottenham.
11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, 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)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple struggle to get into the property market. 8.40 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) A man claims to have jumped off Brisbane’s Story Bridge and the team races against time to save his life.
9.40 Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. (PGal, R) Gordon Ramsay investigates MacGregor’s Restaurant. 10.40 FBI: International. (Mv, R)
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6am Morning
SUNDAY, August 24
6.30 Compass. (Final)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Austin. (PG)
8.00 The Family Next Door. (Mls) Isabelle’s investigation zones in on Lulu.
8.55 I, Jack Wright. (Premiere, Mlv) Family tensions erupt in the wake of a man’s suicide.
9.40 MOVIE: Sunday Too Far Away. (1975, Mlv, R) Sheep shearers get involved in a dispute. Jack Thompson. 11.10 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Under The Vines. (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Kids Baking Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Tiddler. 5.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Rome Underground.
8.25 Secret Lives Of The Roman Emperors. (PGals, R)
9.35 Tulum: The Last City Of The Mayan Empire. (Ma, R)
10.35 The U.S. And The Holocaust. (Maw, R)
12.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)
3.35 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R)
4.05 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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Programs. 8.20 The Movie Show. 8.55 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.45 Into The White. (2012, M, Norwegian) 12.40pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 4.55 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 6.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 8.30 Arcadian. (2024, M) 10.15 Un Amor. (2023, Spanish) 12.40am Late Programs. 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.25 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 10.05 Tudawali. (1987, M) 11.45 The Movie Show. 12.20pm The Promise. (2016, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? (2021, Georgian) 6.10 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 8.30 There Will Be Blood. (2007, M) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGl, R) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Car Attack. (Madlv, R) Police investigate a hit-and-run driver.
10.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)
11.20 Monster Mansion: Evil Behind Bars. (MA15+av, R)
12.50 Jamestown. (MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.
10.10 A Killer Makes A Call. (Return, MA15+av) 11.10 The First 48. (Ma)
The Gulf. (Madlsv, R)
Destination WA.
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Fishing Australia. (R)
MONDAY, August 25
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Ann’s Secret Lives. 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.45 Contraption Masters. 9.30 The Crystal Maze. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PGv)
8.20 Abandoned Railways From Above. (PG, R)
9.15 Moulin Rouge: Yes
We Can-Can! (Mn, R) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 Classified. (Malv) 11.35 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+av, R) 1.40 Blackport. (Mlv, R) 2.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R) 3.30 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R) 4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Another
Mother’s Son. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.50 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 10.10 There Will Be Blood. (2007, M) 1.05pm A Thousand Lines. (2022, M, German) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 5.25 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 7.30 Ignorance Is Bliss. (2017, M, Italian) 9.20 The Son. (2022, M) 11.35 My Policeman. (2022, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
TUESDAY, August 26
3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Deadly
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Secret World Of Snacks. (PGal, R) 11.25 The Shift. (Mal) 1.10 Everything You Love. (Mal, R) 2.15 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGav, R)
4.10 Great Irish Interiors. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am What Do We See When We Look At The Sky? Continued. (2021, Georgian) 8.40 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 10.45 In The Company Of Women. (2023, M, Spanish) 12.30pm The Son. (2022, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 5.40 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022, PG) 7.30 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 9.30 Unleashed. (2005, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) The team hunts for a local vigilante.
10.00 S.W.A.T. (Mv) Hondo and Hicks search for Powell.
11.00 The Agenda Setters. 12.00 Gone. (MA15+v, R)
1.00 Hooten & The Lady. (Premiere, Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The Voice. (PG) Hosted by Sonia Kruger.
9.00 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL. 10.00 Unfiltered. (PGa) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. 10.45 The Agenda Setters. 11.45 Autopsy USA. (MA15+a, R) 12.45 Fairly Legal. (Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
The Block. (PGl)
100% Footy. (M)
9News Late.
Opal Hunters: Red Dirt Road Trip. (PGl)
A Killer Makes A Call. (Ma, R)
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6.00
WEDNESDAY, August 27
(Premiere, PGa) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. H’lights.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Costco Vs Supermarkets. (Premiere)
8.30 DNA Journey. (Premiere)
9.35 Smilla’s Sense Of Snow. (M)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Estonia. (MA15+al)
12.50 Das Boot. (MA15+av, R)
1.50 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGv, R)
3.50 24 Hours In A&E. (Ma, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00
WorldWatch.
Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Holy Marvels. 1.20 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 1.45 SBS50. 1.50
From A Suitcase. 3.20 News. 3.25 WorldWatch. 5.25 Food That Built The World. 7.00 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Letters From Iwo Jima. (2006, MA15+) 11.00 MOVIE: Chiliheads. (2021, M) 12.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Bree has an unruly patient.
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 Tik Tok: Top 100. (M) Celebrates the top 100 viral TikTok clips, including hilarious, shocking and spectacular moments.
10.30 Armed And Dangerous: Heists. (Mav, R) A look at Australia’s greatest bank heists.
12.00 Imposters. (Madlv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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2.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 Clarkson’s Farm. (Mal) 9.45 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 10.45 9News Late.
11.15 Damian Lewis: Spy Wars. (Mv, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Let’s Eat With George. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Shop. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Isadora Moon. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.50 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am The Grass
Harp. (1995, PG) 8.00 The Movie Show. 8.35 My Neighbor Adolf. (2022, PG) 10.25 Ignorance Is Bliss. (2017, M, Italian) 12.15pm Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 5.25 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 7.35 Aftersun. (2022, M) 9.30 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 12.10am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, August 28
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.15 Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out. (R) 11.05 America’s Great Trails. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Australian Road Trips. (PG)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland.
9.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+sv)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Dopesick. (MA15+ad, R)
11.55 Blue Lights. (Malsv, R)
1.55 Ancient Egypt: Chronicles Of An Empire. (PGa, R) 3.55 Lap Of Luxury: Escapes Down Under. (R) 4.25 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (PG, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am WorldWatch.
10.00 Front Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 A Beginner’s Guide To Grief. 1.50 What Does Australia Really Think About… 3.00 Insight. 4.00 News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Travel Man. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 6. 1.50am Late Programs.
6am Golden Years. (2016, PG) 7.50 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 10.00 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) Noon Aftersun. (2022, M) 1.55 It All Began When I Met You. (2013, PG, Japanese) 3.50 Arthur And The Revenge Of Maltazard. (2009, PG) 5.35 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Argo. (2012, M) 9.55 August: Osage County. (2013, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)
8.30 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG) Hosted by Jeremy Clarkson.
9.30 Air Crash Investigations: Collision Catastrophe. (Ma)
10.30 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)
11.30 Autopsy USA. (MA15+adv, R)
12.30 Life. (Madv, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Lewis. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Morning
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