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It’s Xmas all year ... for a caring community

By CHRISTINA PARKIN CHRISTMAS is a time of giving, but there is little doubt the Christmas spirit burns brightly throughout the Hastings region all year.

As the big, jolly guy with the beard does his rounds we have been reminded that as a community we deserve to take a bow for being generous and genuinely caring for the people and environment around us.

“This is one of the most generous communities I have been involved with,” said Major Brett Gallagher from the Salvation Army.

“As things get tighter, the community seems to find more ways of giving. We had the most successful Red Shield Appeal in years and this allows us to focus on local need where local donations also help the local businesses that we buy from to distribute to the less fortunate.

“The Christmas Appeal has been wonderfully supported and even the gold coin donations for the Christmas Under the Stars held at Westport raised over $4,500 alone.”

As individuals we give and we are also surrounded by a caring business community.

“Business don’t thrive in a community that doesn’t care for one another,” said businesswoman and Rotarian, Ms Ivana Agapiou.

“It makes the Hastings quite unique in the way it supports its community.”

An example of this was how the Port Macquarie Chamber of Commerce business community got behind the Town Centre Master Plan by contributing an extra levy to ensure the project was completed effectively.

Everyday we see local examples of a caring community, such as the Stars of the Hastings Dance for Cancer which raised over $62,000 for the Cancer Council, the CSU paramedic students who held the inaugural red and blue ball and raised over $15,000 to buy six defibrillators for the local area, or the Sand Mudder, RSPCA Million Paws Walk and Healthy Harold’s Halloween fundraiser, to the trading tables conducted by local bowlers to raise money for the Women and Children’s Refuge – these are just a few of the many initiatives that abound in our community.

The work done by volunteers to complete the re-beautification of Mrs York’s Garden; Gaol Point by the Lions Club; Rotary House, Rotary Park, Stewart Street Headland and the Lighthouse by Rotary; planter boxes lining High Street, Wauchope – again, some of the projects which enhance the facilities provided by our local council to make our area attractive to both residents and visitors.

Well done!

From everyone at Your Local Independent newspaper – have a safe and happy Christmas and New Year.

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Santa with six-year-old Jake Keegan from Port Macquarie. The Port Macquarie Base Hospital’s Paediatric Unit is twinkling with lights thanks to an early Christmas gift from Bunnings Warehouse Port Macquarie, who donated hundreds of metres of Christmas lights.

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Michael not sunk by listing office

By CHRISTINA PARKIN

Gillian Stubley and son George have applauded Kempsey Shire Council’s plan to allow dual occupancy and second dwellings

Second home ‘tick’ Farmers welcome council change

By SUE PATERICK FOR a farming family from England, Kempsey Shire Council’s plan to allow dual occupancy and second dwellings in applicable land zones throughout the Macleay Valley is wonderful news.

George Stubley first came to Australia when he was six years old and now he never wants to leave, especially since his family moved from Adelaide to Dondingalong.

At just 17 years old George knows he wants to build a house on the family farm and help his dad, Jonathan, with his bamboo business, maybe taking over one day.

“I have a few house sites in mind,” George said.

“It’s just beautiful here.”

His Mum, Kempsey District Hospital Nurse Gillian Stubley, agrees.

“We’ve travelled all around Australia and just love the Macleay Valley for its beautiful beaches and green hills,” she said.

“We wouldn’t live anywhere else now.”

And like any Mum, Gillian is glad one of her sons is staying close to home.

Her other son, Alex, has already flown the coop and is studying business at the University Of Western Sydney.

If the new changes to the Kempsey Local Environmental Plan 2013 are approved, dual occupancies (attached or detached) and secondary dwellings would be permissible with development consent for land zoned RU1 Primary Production, RU2 Rural Landscape, RU4 Primary Production Small Lots, and the R5 Large Lot Residential zones.

Under the current plan only attached dual occupancies are allowed and secondary dwellings are prohibited.

This restriction has hindered development of additional housing choice on rural land.

According to Georgia Rayner, Kempsey Shire Council’s Coordinator of Strategic Planning and Natural Resources, the proposed amendment in most cases will allow second dwellings to be

built, but not allow subdivisions if minimum lot size is not available.

“The intention is not to create more subdivisions on rural land, the intention is just to allow a second dwelling,” Ms Rayner said.

Under the new plan second dwellings would have to be within 100 metres of each other and use the public access to the main house.

Council considers that the proposed amendments will provide great benefit to rural landowners in the shire, including improving rural housing choice, assisting with farm income and succession planning for family farms.

Council encourages the community to consider the Planning Proposal and make comments, including those of support.

The planning document will be on public exhibition until Friday January 15, 2016, at Council’s Customer Service Centre and on www.kempsey.nsw.gov.au

ARRIVING at work to find your office somewhat at a tilt is not a good start to anyone’s day. For Michael Rowthorne, joint owner of the Cruise Terminal, finding his office pontoon listing while moored at Town Wharf was not enough excuse to cancel his busy day.

Business as usual with makeshift facilities assembled on the pier, Michael was preparing for the five different cruises going out last Friday.

“As there is supposed to be three compartments, I can’t say how this has happened until the assessors get to investigate fully,” said Mr Rowthorne.

Michael has only had the business since September and was very pleased with how customers have received the new raft of cruising options. In addition to ‘Bacon and Egg’ cruises leaving at 9am, the Cruise Terminal have started Dinner Cruises on Thursdays and Sundays where you can enjoy a drink and cheese platter during a one-hour cruise prior to being dropped off at Sails Resort to enjoy a two- course meal at Spinnakers Restaurant for $50 per person.

“We’ve also started combining morning tea, a BBQ lunch with 3 salads and live entertainment on Sundays for just $40 per head, and on Wednesdays without entertainment,” explained Mr Rowthorne.

“The kids love the boom net, while the adults can sit back and enjoy the music.

“I’ve been particularly pleased with hearing how well the Sunday BBQ cruises have been received. Nothing is better than hearing what a great day your customers have had.”

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WHAT a year! The last 12 months have been massive for us at Your Local Independent to say the least.

We’ve had lots of highs and lows and everything else in between. In one of my first columns I talked about taking a leap of faith and free falling from the top of the cliff. Well the good news is…we’re still free falling and better still we haven’t face planted in to the ground at the bottom!

With the help of our small but dedicated team we have increased our popularity with our readers and advertisers mainly due to our rebrand and by embracing both the Hastings and Macleay valley’s in our distribution footprint.

Our focus on positive community news and a love for community has really paid off and with that came the recognition as finalists in the HCCU Greater Port Macquarie Business Awards.

We had the pleasure of organising a beautiful wedding at Easter for Kathy and Kelvin Hetherton, we shed tears with the community when sadly Kathy lost her battle with cancer. We’ve had the opportunity to help community groups raise funds and awareness and gain support from the generous businesses in our community…all in all we have been truly blessed! We are taking a break and Your Local Independent will return on 7th January 2016; we look forward to another, hopefully more sedate roller coaster ride.

In the meantime, Merry Christmas from the team. God bless you all!

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Hospital system worked, eventually I RECENTLY took a turn at home and felt like a steamroller had run over me.

I was taken by taxi to the urgent care centre at Wauchope Hospital. As they could not determine what was wrong I was transferred to Port Macquarie Base Hospital that same day. After I was stabilised I was transferred to the Prince of Wales hospital at Randwick by the RFDS, where I stayed for 4 days and had a pacemaker inserted on the Tuesday afternoon. I was pleased to meet some hospital staff who knew at least where Wauchope was.

The very next morning I was to be discharged and I was told they would get a seat for me on the XPT to make my own way home. I could catch the bus to the train station. I did not have much money on me as I was not

expecting to end up in Sydney and I did not have enough money to pay a taxi home from the Wauchope station.

I was distressed, not feeling well enough to face the train trip home and had missed the 11.30am train which meant I would end up here at midnight and have to call ahead to book a taxi to get me home.

I explained to the nurses I couldn’t travel safely on the XPT while protecting my shoulder and unable to carry an overnight bag. After discussion amongst hospital staff, I became a hospital to hospital transfer and a charity group who assist country people get home was organised to drive me all the way whilst I was still in my hospital gowns. The driver bought me a bottle of water before

we left and we had one toilet stop before he delivered me for admission to the Medical Assessment Unit at Port Macquarie Base Hospital. As the admission office was closed by then I was taken to the Emergency Department.

The next day the Port Macquarie Base Hospital organised for another charity group to drive me home to Wauchope where I arrived at 5pm.

I will be forever grateful for the goodness of neighbours and friends in Wauchope who kept me fed and to kept an eye on me over the weekend before the Home Nursing Service visited.

I am grateful I received the pacemaker and that Port Macquarie Base Hospital paid for me to be

flown to Sydney, but it is a shame I was expected to get home myself the next morning on the train whilst still hungry and thirsty after fasting for more than one day as I remained on call for the procedure. However, I am still alive to tell the tale only because I was chauffeur-driven home and not left to get here on my own.

I recall many other elderly patients who have shared this same fate of being tipped out of many hospitals (discharged) too early and have been left to their own devices to make their way home. This is why I am sharing my story.

Billie Scott Wauchope

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A putrid problem I HEARTILY agree with your correspondent, Mr Peter Aldham (Nov 26) who commented on the flies and stench around the fortnight old rubbish in the red bins.

However, he did not mention the cockroaches!

As the Chairman of the Executive

Boundary bother

Management Committee of the Body Corporate, I recommend to residents in our complex that they bag up their putrid rubbish and dispose of it in a council bin when they are shopping in the city.

The Council has created this problem so let them deal with it.

Patrick Frances Port Macquarie

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I REFER to your recent issue, about the redistribution of the Federal electorates of Lyne/Cowper and am disappointed that neither have the Port Macquarie Hastings Council or David Gillespie extended a chance for those in our community who are computer illiterate to voice their opposition to

the proposal.

If they were really fair dinkum about this they would have joined forces and arranged the petition some time ago.

It makes me wonder do these politicians really represent us?

Robert Tovey Port Macquarie

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TO the nursing staff in the gynae/maternity ward at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital week of October 21. Thank you for the excellent care, also to Katharine on night duty.

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TO the Waugh Street people who reported the threatening bark of two miniature Maltese terriers to council rangers.

How ridiculous.

Thumbs Down TO those people who knowingly open mail that quite obviously does not belong to them, read it, then put it back where it belongs. At least I got it back.

Thumbs Down TO the young male who helped himself to 3 beautiful opening yellow rose buds without permission. When confronted, his feeble excuse was for his mother’s funeral which alarmed me as he was dressed like he had just come from scrounging in the dump. He requested two more small roses and explained he had scissors so as not to damage the bush, took four more.

I had intended to take three buds to a deserving relative in hospital. Please be honest young man.

Thumbs Up TO Country Link staff, but especially to Joe at Wauchope Station who recently loaned me his mobile phone and arranged for me to pick-up a sim card at my destination. Big thank-you Joe.

Thumbs Up TO the kind shopper at Coles who paid the difference to my bill when I didn’t have enough change. Embarrassing for me, thank you again!

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Come all ye to the beach CANBERRA CONNECTIONS With Dr David Gillespie Federal MP for Lyne

Volunteers will ensure that even those without family or who are down on their luck can enjoy a Christmas feast with companionship at the Christmas on the Beach event organised by Port Macquarie City Church, with the day kicking off with a free breakfast, courtesy of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, at the Big Red Bus and Christmas on the Beach festivities from 10.30am to 3pm.

CHRISTMAS on the Beach has been organised for 12 years now and is another way the Port Macquarie community is ensuring everyone has an opportunity to celebrate and share the festivities of Christmas.

Arrangements are going well and many volunteers have already been briefed on the organisation of the day.

Port Macquarie City Church organiser, Max Davies, says there are always tasks to be done,

Reflect and enjoy THIS year has seen Australia and the world experience significant challenges and change.

Despite the collective differences across our society, there is an enduring common goal by the vast majority of us to make our area, our state, our nation - and indeed the world a much better place.

So this Christmas, take the time to enjoy and reflect on the many wonderful things in our lives.

Spending quality time with family and friends, enjoying the natural wonders of these beautiful part of Australia, taking the time to relax after a busy year and planning new goals for the year ahead.

If you travelling on the road this Christmas, drive safely and take time to plan and take plenty of rest breaks along the way.

On behalf of Charlotte and myself, from our family to yours, may we wish you a happy, safe and holy Christmas and all the very best for the year ahead. but the only outstanding tasks to be done on the day will be serving the food, making sure everyone has enough sunscreen and water, keeping the park clear of rubbish and mingle, mingle, mingle!

“Many of the guests choose to immerse themselves with helping others, and it gives them so much satisfaction to do so”, said Mr Davies.

“Guests are welcome to arrive from 10.30am

until 3pm, and anytime between for as long as they want – there is no pressure. Some volunteers can only come for an hour and that is OK. “Who we really want to come are those who are in danger of feeling they can’t afford Christmas this year.

“Bring nothing, except your Christmas spirit.

“The businesses of Port Macquarie are so generous and can’t do enough to ensure it will be a great day.

“I’m blown away by the generosity of everyone in the community.”

The Big Red Bus, supported by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, will provide free breakfast and coffee from 7-9.30am before Christmas on the Beach commences from 10.30am to 3pm at the skate park end of Town Beach.

For more information about Christmas on the Beach, you can ring Port City Church on 6584 6570 or Karen Davies on 0449 752 566.

Australian Christmas Jesus the reason for the season yet oh so many distractions How lucky we are to live in a country blessed with an abundance of God’s provision Natural beauty all around, material wealth, often squandered While others are less fortunate and could do with a helping hand The Christmas Bowl appeal, thank God for the Salvos Free lunch for all on the Village Green and God’s free gift of amazing grace The attraction of the beaches, make the most of the good weather Golden sands, a beautiful coastline with sparkling white crested waves Shops and markets open around the clock in search of the almighty dollar Carols by Candlelight put the focus back on the birth of Jesus Yet Santa and Humphrey Bear have invaded the birthday party Rudolf the red nosed reindeer often the star of the show Still a place for the Christ Child with Mary and Joseph The angels, the shepherds, the three wise men, the sheep and the ox The Boxing Day Test a part of the Australian psyche A “religious” observance of another kind Mere men made idols providing entertainment to the land The Sydney to Hobart another Australian icon Tiny corks in a vicious sea, a challenge to ones mortality So many lonely people, islands to themselves as people rush about All caught up in their own worlds, too busy to care Yet others do and make a difference Christmas cards, e-mail and phone calls highlight a reason for the season Always wonderful to hear from family and friends worldwide Many homes beautifully decorated to give joy to others Children’s eyes light up as they absorb the atmosphere Fires light up the horizon and race towards homes consuming all in their path People risking life and limb to protect other peoples’ property A wonderful community spirit to help re-build broken lives and shattered dreams Let us dream of a silent night, a holy night when our dear Lord took on human flesh He knows our hurts and pains, He has been there too People from many cultures hearing the Christmas message for the first time And breaking through the glitter is the still, quiet voice That pulls at the heart strings and penetrates the core of ones being To announce that there is far more to Christmas than a babe in a mother’s arms God made man, a saviour who is Christ the Lord Drink and drive, how foolish, yet so many do. Road trauma and lives lost Double demerit points and increased police presence fail to curb the carnage How do we reach out to those who have lost loved ones in tragic circumstances?

We may not understand but God does have a plan for His universe

`The hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight’ Australian peacekeepers far away in troubled spots Acknowledge their part in keeping us safe, pray for them and their families Some will pay the ultimate sacrifice just as Christ did on Calvary Christmas messages from Queen and Prime Minister Reflective of the year gone by, the good, the bad and the hope for the future Our hope is in the Lord the maker of heaven and earth, our hope is in eternity Young children delight to wake their parents early on Christmas morn Has Santa visited?

Presents in stockings at the ends of beds, more presents under the Christmas tree Paper torn open to find out what is inside Great excitement as hidden treasures are revealed Lets try on, try out, and experiment with our latest gains, just what I always wanted!

Time also to focus on the gift of Christ the King Christmas day services are packed with family, friends and visitors The once a year Christians too, extra seats brought in Always room for one more, no room for Mary and Joseph at the inn Merry Christmas, all the best, the peace of God be with you Kisses and hugs all around, familiar carols sung with gusto Raise your voices to praise and acknowledge our heavenly King Bible readings tell of the Christmas story Children’s talk and sermon focus on the Christmas message `Peace and goodwill to all mankind’ Then it’s home to eat, drink and be merry Mince pies, Christmas cake, short bread The traditional Christmas meal, plum puddings with crackers and fancy hats Others prefer sea food or barbeque with salads and fruit All that washing up to do, afternoon nap for the fortunate ones Then there are the “left overs” to eat up Give a thought to the “left overs” of society The homeless, the sick, the depressed, the marginalised They too are part of God’s creation, they too deserve to be treated with human dignity `Come to me all who are heavy-laden and I will give you rest’ Yes Christ is the reason for the season Central to the Christmas celebration, is the Christ child, God’s own son His plan so we may salvation gain, a birthday well worth celebrating ‘For God so loved the world that he gave us his only Son That whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life.’ (John 3:16) © Neil Logan

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Donation may help you find your past

With Lisa Intemann Portfolios: Roads and Infrastructure and Future Planning and Environment. Deputy Mayor

Year-end a time to reflect on our successes with Plaza car park win a highlight

By CHRISTINA PARKIN EVER wondered if your family might be hiding a thing or two from their background? Ever felt the urge to check if there was a convict or two in the family tree way back when?

Trawling through archives, microfiche and online databases can be costly in both time and money. However, the Port Macquarie Family History Society has just donated $1000 from the proceeds of a successful state conference to the Port Macquarie Hastings Library to maintain a subscription to the ‘FindMyPast’ online genealogy service.

Based in the United Kingdom, this online service provides access to a wide variety of census, newspaper, directory and historical information from over two billion searchable records.

President of the Port Macquarie and Districts Family History Society (who also run the Historical Museum) is Mr Rex Toomey. Mr Toomey said the donation will assist the library to continue its subscription to ‘FindMyPast’.

Library Manager, Mr Jim Maguire, said donations such as these ‘greatly assist the library in providing a comprehensive and contemporary range of materials for the whole community’.

“The partnership between the Family History Society and the library service has certainly enabled it to provide the community with access to a much greater range of

Port Macquarie Hastings Family History President, Rex Toomey, left, presenting Library Manager, Jim Maguire, with a $1000 cheque. genealogical resources then would otherwise have been possible”, said Mr Maguire.

Family History Society treasurer, Mr Clive Smith, has been an ardent investigator of his family’s background for many years.

“I realised after both my father and mother died ten years ago, that I had no one left to ask”, explained Mr Smith.

Clive has been able to determine that many of his ancestors came to Australia before the 1880s so he has decided to explore those family members who remained in the UK and possibly track down their descendants – a ‘work in progress’, says Mr Smith.

“There’s always more you can find out”, explained Mr Smith. “I found out that my grandmother lied about her age as she was actually eight years older than her husband from her birth certificate, but declared she was only four years older on the marriage certificate. Of course, none of the family realised it at the time.”

Clive has also found that his great great grandfather was one of 10 children at the time he came out to Australia in 1841, following his older brother and two older sisters from the UK. It was the descendants of those six siblings remaining in the UK that Clive has been tracking down.

Clive also discovered two convict ancestors, one of which was sent to the Port Macquarie Penal Settlement in 1823 for two years, later returning to Sydney.

“I’ve been living in Port Macquarie since my parents brought me here on holiday in 1948, and now I find out we weren’t the first family members to settle here!” claimed Mr Smith.

If digging into your family’s past interests you, volunteers from the Family History Society are on hand at the Port Macquarie Library on Tuesday and Wednesday to help you navigate through all the resources available.

Hawaiian dream closer for Ironman triathletes PARTICIPANTS in the 2016 Ironman Australia triathlon in Port Macquarie will have a bigger chance of realizing their dream of competing in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

Event organisers recently announced plans to distribute 65 age-group qualifying slots for the world championship between the Port Macquarie event, Cairns Airport Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship and the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand.

The additional qualifying slots are being made available as a result of the cancellation of the Ironman Melbourne triathlon.

“We believe this will add considerable

interest in these three existing Ironman events in Australia and New Zealand,” said Ironman AsiaPacific CEO Geoff Meyer.

“For so many, the opportunity to compete at the Ironman World Championship in KailuaKona is the Holy Grail in our sport, and the additional 65 qualifying slots spread among three well-respected Ironman events has now made that dream closer to coming true.”

An additional 15 age-group qualifying slots will be allocated to the Ironman Australia triathlon to be held in Port Macquarie on May 1, 2016, bringing the total qualifying slots for the event to 55.

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The 2016 Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman New Zealand triathlon held in Taupo on March 5 will be allocated an additional 15 qualifying slots, which also brings their total to 55 slots.

The remaining 35 slots from Ironman Melbourne were added to the Cairns Airport Ironman which will take place on June 12 and now offers a total of 105 qualifying slots.

The winner of each age-group will earn a qualifying spot with the remainder of the slots decided on a pro-rata formula that is based on the number of entries in each age-group at the respective races.

SEASONS Greetings to everyone – Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

As you read this I’m doing what many people love most about this time of year, which is kicking back and spending good times with favourite people.

It’s a great Australian tradition to just slow down for a while and reflect on the old year before the new year starts in earnest, and very healthy I think.

As for Council, the organisation itself keeps operating through the holiday season, but goes into recess for councillors from now until the end of January.

That means no formal monthly meeting, no weekly councillor catch-ups and briefings, and no committee or portfolio meetings scheduled.

Looking back on the past year, I’d have to rate the greatest community achievement of this 12 months as the saving of the Plaza car park from private sale.

It was a close call, but we succeeded because the cause was right and many people joined together toward the same goal, each contributing their own bit freely for the common good, and it was magnificent to see.

As I write this I'm sitting in a peaceful spot, looking out over the water and thinking how lucky to be Australian, in many ways still free of the troubles which plague other places.

If we work together we can keep it that way.

I often hear people moaning that the world has gone to ruin, with young people so focused on themselves these days that we've no cause to be hopeful. But I think we can still be optimistic.

Like it or not, the threat of runaway climate change has made a big difference, bringing the generations back together in demanding that humanity learns to put a bit of self-interest aside for the future good of all.

There's a greater sense now of how interconnected we are, and how dependent on the health of this particular little planet!

It cannot be a bad thing to drag us back to earth, so to speak, sensibly laughing at the foolishness of those who pretend that finding another planet to move to could ever truly save us.

And so we come to the end of another year, a little bit older and hopefully a bit wiser for the challenges we've faced and overcome.

Best wishes to everyone for a safe and happy Christmas and New Year with loved ones.

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By SUE PATERICK

CRADLED in the picturesque hills of Nulla Nulla, a short drive from heritage-listed Bellbrook, beef cattle graze in the rich paddocks of Ironstone Pastoral and bell birds tinkle in the trees.

Home to 14-year-old Emma Mitchell and her family, life on their 809-hectare property is nothing short of heavenly.

Emma loves the endless hills and swimming in Nulla Nulla Creek’s clear deep pools, but more than anything she loves animals, Jersey cows in particular.

Originating from a small British isle in the English Channel, Jerseys are one of the oldest dairy breeds.

For about 600 years these golden beauties have been prized for their high milk yield and butter fat production, low maintenance costs, and their adaptability to different climates and geographical conditions.

For Emma though, it’s their big, soulful brown eyes, sweet nature and smaller size that really has her hooked.

With 13 registered Jerseys at her stud, Bannon Dale, Emma is continuing a family tradition and creating a career for herself as a champion breeder.

It was her uncle, Noel Bannon – a Jersey breeder all his life, who sparked her passion in these dainty cows when he gave her two heifers last year.

After months of handling her new cows they became so gentle Emma showed them at Kempsey, Macksville and Wauchope shows, winning Jersey Heifer Champion Class and Sired Progeny Class.

When her uncle was ready to take a bit more time out for himself and sell his herd, he gave Emma three cows with exceptional bloodlines and seven poddy calves.

“Right now we’re breaking-in all the calves

Emme Mitchell and one of her prize Jersey cows and one cow to enter in next year’s shows,” Emma said.

A task made not so daunting thanks to the help of local farmers.

“Kempsey is a farming town with a tight-knit community and the people are really nice,” she explained.

“They lend a hand to help you when you’re going to shows and encourage young people to follow their passion.”

Emma’s dream is to have a dairy and breed Jerseys with really good genetics, just like Uncle Noel once did, but this Kempsey High student is also planning to study agriculture, animal health

or vet science.

For now though, Emma is happy to start small.

“You have to begin somewhere so you may as well start at a younger age,” she said.

“So then by the age of 20 you have it down pat.”

But for Emma breeding champion dairy cows isn’t a chore, it’s a passion.

“I love being out with the animals,” she explained.

“I love every single day.”

Visit Emma on her Facebook page: Bannon Dale Jersey Stud

Thursday 24 December, 2015

South West Rocks to host surf titles SOUTH West Rocks has been announced as the venue for the 2016 and 2017 Stramit NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships.

The event will run from February 6-7, 2016, and will attract competitors from every non-metropolitan Surf Life Saving branch in the state.

This major surf sports event was hosted by the South West Rocks SLSC for four years before it moved to Mollymook in 2014 and 2015.

A total of 4000 people are expected to attend, including around 1500 competitors, hundreds of officials and volunteers and a large contingent of supporters and families.

“South West Rocks undoubtedly has the runs on the board to successfully stage an event of this size,” said Surf Life Saving NSW President Tony Haven.

Changes to the format of next year’s Championships include condensing the competition into two days rather than three and moving the event to February, avoiding the congested peak summer holidays in January.

Containing the competition to a single weekend will also reduce the cost of competing and the need for participants to take time off work or school.

Long-time supporter and naming rights sponsor Stramit Building Products will continue to throw its weight behind providing country clubs and athletes with the opportunity to compete in a true Championship event.

“Stramit is excited to be supporting this fantastic regional event which showcases the skills and commitment of our surf lifesavers,” said Stramit Group Marketing Manager, John Bull.

Let’s get waste sorted ExTRA CHRISTMAS RECYCLInG COLLECTIOn With the need for extra recycling over the holiday period, Council will be providing a weekly collection service for recycling bins from Monday, 28 December through to Friday, 8 January.

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Wrapping paper, boxes, gift cards – flattened Glass bottles and jars – left whole, no lids Plastic containers numbered 1 to 7 – rinsed NO plastic bags, foam or broken glass

Remember to recycle right these holidays and take advantage of the extra recycling services.

For more information contact Port City Church 02 6584 6570 or Karen Davies 0449 752 566

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How long have you lived in or around Port Macquarie?

I grew up in Coffs Harbour and settled in Port 20 years ago after moving around the countryside.

What do you love most about the Hastings?

I Love the climate, beautiful beaches and the river.

Where do you work and what do you love about your work?

I work at Bendigo Bank on Lake Road and love being able to help people get into their homes and achieve their life goals.

What do you like least about your work?

Can’t think of anything. I enjoy working with my team.

How do you start your day?

I head to the gym or go for a walk.

What do you do in your spare time?

Catch up with friends for coffee, gym and I like to go for a bike ride.

What is the achievement you are most proud of?

My two beautiful children who grew up in Port Macquarie and are now at Uni in Newcastle.

Backyard thefts on rise HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to take extra security precautions over the holidays, with research showing backyard burglaries spike in summer.

Crime statistics for the two years to March, 2015, showed theft from a dwelling was the only major offence to record an upward trend.

That’s despite the fact break-and-enter offences are on the decline, signalling an increase in opportunistic thefts from backyards, carports, garages, sheds, driveways and verandahs.

OUR GAL AD Understand Insurance spokesman Campbell Fuller advises holidaymakers to be vigilant over summer to avoid falling victim to burglars.

Your welcomed return to attentive property management

Millissa Shaw

NSW Economy Is Ahead of the Pack: NSW has again taken the title of the nation’s number one economy according to the ANZ Stateometer.

The NSW Government has welcomed the report, which found growth in economic activity in NSW was well above its long-run average.

According to ANZ, NSW is ‘ahead of the pack’. The report also noted that momentum in NSW remains positive.

This is fantastic news, not only does NSW have the country’s strongest economy, we as a Government are delivering record infrastructure investment.

The ANZ Stateometer follows recent ABS data, which showed an impressive 50,300 jobs were created in NSW in November, out of the national total of 71,400.

Stay Safe These Holidays: If you are travelling on our roads this Christmas to visit loved ones, remember it is a busy time on northern NSW roads.

We should all take extra care, obey the road rules and always stop, revive, survive.

With extra traffic on the road, motorists should also plan ahead, allow plenty of time to arrive without speeding and don’t push on when fatigued.

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With Leslie Williams State Member for Port Macquarie

Motorists should also remember double demerits will apply from midnight Thursday, December 24, until midnight on Sunday, January 3, in a bid to reduce injuries and fatalities on NSW roads.

Merry Christmas: Finally this week, I’d like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and relaxing New Year.

It seems like we have spent the last few weeks rushing around trying to get everything done in time for Christmas.

While that is true for most families, we should also spare a thought for those people that are doing it tough at this time of the year.

If you can spare a few dollars, there are plenty of charities collecting money to help those less fortunate in our community that we should all consider making a donating to if we can.

www.allroundfinancial.com.au

LIFEGUARDS from the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) have resumed patrols at beaches across the North and Mid North Coast ahead of what is anticipated to be a busy summer.

Beaches across Kempsey, Bellingen and Nambucca have long been known as tourist hot spots, and have swelled with hundreds of visitors coming into the region across the Christmas school holidays.

In Bellingen Shire, lifeguards will be patrolling North Beach and Hungry Head while in Nambucca lifeguards will be stationed at Valla for seven-days-a-week patrol and at Nambucca and Scott’s Head (both five days). Kempsey Shire’s Grassy Head, South West Rocks (Horseshoe Bay), South West Rocks, Hat Head, and Kempsey/ Crescent Head will all have lifeguards over the busy summer season.

Local surf life saving clubs will also be on patrol on weekends and public holidays ensuring that there will be plenty of help on hand should it be required by anyone getting into difficulty in the water.

ALS NSW Manager Brent Manieri said lifeguards had resumed their patrol duties after performing strongly in their annual proficiency tests.

“We are at the stage of the season now where all the testing is complete and everyone is just really looking forward to putting their skills into practice.

“This year we will be continuing to emphasise preventative actions on the part of our lifeguards.”

Let’s enjoy Xmas before it’s banned

CAN you imagine the government banning Christmas? Occasionally some ministers of religion have spoken out against the commercialisation associated with Santa Claus, but Christmas itself?

With people sharing different beliefs in Australia, we have seen a few occasions when some people have questioned our annual Christian celebration. Some schools in particular, have baulked at the singing of carols in case people of other faiths should be offended.

But there was a time when the people governing England, of all places, banned Christmas.

Their reason? They thought people were having too much of a good time. Also, the Puritans, who were in charge at the time, felt the date was wrong and they found no scriptural justification for celebrating Christmas.

If you’re looking for an expert in this subject, you had better look somewhere else, but the way I understand it, Oliver Cromwell, supported by his Puritan forces, took charge of England in 1645 and decided he was going to rid the country of its decadence. He brought in an act of parliament banning Christmas. According to historian Marta Patino, Cromwell was upset at the celebrations that included drunkenness, promiscuity, gambling and ‘other forms of excess’. Cromwell said that nowhere in the Bible were the people being called upon to celebrate in this manner.

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He also saw Christmas as an unwanted remnant of the Roman Catholic Church and a tool of encouragement for the dissentient community.

The Puritan war on Christmas lasted until 1660.

Needless to say, Cromwell’s action was unpopular in many quarters. According to some sources he was hanged a couple of years after (yes, after) he died. His head seems to have been the subject of some controversy.

Some of the arguments against the form of Christmas celebration also moved to parts of the United States. Various other religious groups around the world have refused to accept Christmas as we know it.

In England, novelist Charles Dickens has been given some credit for reinventing the spirit of Christmas.

The word puritan became a part of our language.

Another word associated with this December Christmas merriment was ‘wassail’. Yet another, probably associated with the Christmas excesses

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that some people still experience, is ‘accidie’.

The Anglo-Saxons used the term ‘wassail’ to mean something like ‘good health’. So far as it goes, I’m sure a fair bit of wassailing is going on around the country right now.

But those Puritans had another view of wassailing, especially the drunks knocking on their doors at night urging all inside to join in a drink to everybody’s health.

The earliest use of wassail that I could find came in 1205, but it was a popular word for many years (‘he was much addicted to wine and wassail’). My big dictionary describes a wassailer as ‘one who takes part in riotous festivities’. Samuel Johnson’s 1755 dictionary describes wassail as ‘a drunken bout’. No doubt the nuisance value of wassailing was what encouraged the Puritans to take a dim view of wassailers at Christmas.

And ‘accidie’? You won’t find this in many dictionaries, but ‘accidie’ can be associated with the sin of sloth, almost like a Christmas hangover when you feel like doing nothing except having a good sleep, in the hope that things will be better in the morning.

A final warning: this holiday season, when you are inclined to indulge in a bit too much drinking and a quick kiss under the mistletoe, just remember Cromwell and the day he banned Christmas. lauriebarber.com;lbword@midcoast.com.au

Whitecrane Acupuncture Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinic open during the Christmas/ New Year period

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02 6582 0375 3 Binbilla Place Port Macquarie NSW

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PORT MACQUARIE R.S.L WOMEN’S AUXILIARY CHRISTMAS raffle was won by the following people: 1st to 9th prizes in order; J. Sheppard, Dawn Everingham, Theresa Wood, Pat Maybury, Hayden Johnson, Cheryl Hanlon, Jean Farmer, Lena Kent, Janet Duggan. Many thanks to all who bought tickets, enquiries Lynda 0410 816 629.

PORT MACQUARIE CROQUET CLUB ALL ages welcome. Located next to Westport Club. Ring Bridget Earle on 6583 3657.

ULYSSES CLUB INC NO coffee on December 26 or January 2.

Saturday, January 9 2016 morning tea at Oasis

by The River Restaurant and Café, 613 Ocean Drive North Haven at 9.30am. All riders welcome for more information email pmmncsecretary@ outlook.com.

PORT MACQUARIE SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB ARE you over 50? We would like to see you. Join our members in bowls, dancing, darts, cards, table tennis and embroidery. If any of these is in your sphere call in and join us. If you have a group doing something else, come and see us, we are a public facility for seniors. Cheap fees and activities, at 74 Munster St, contact 6583 7149.

WAUCHOPE COUNTRY CLUB SOCIAL Twilight Mixed Bowls on Mondays, names need to be in by 4pm ready to play at 5pm. Individual players only no teams call 6585 3020 or contact Pam 6585 1275 for more information and to play.

PORT MACQUARIE ALATEEN MONDAYS at 4pm to 5pm at The Youth Hub. Alateen, a part of Al-anon Family Groups, is for young people aged 12-18 whose lives are, or have been, affected by the compulsive drinking of a family member, guardian or friend. For more information please contact Dianne 6584 9227 or Kerry 6584 9694.

SORT PORT MACQUARIE A NOT-for-profit social enterprise working to reduce e-waste in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area. We are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5.30pm and accept donations of unwanted computers and related hardware to recycle, refurbish and redonate. Drop in to 13 Chestnut Road off Lake Road in Port Macquarie or phone 6581 2071.

PORT MACQUARIE ORCHID AND BROMELIAD SOCIETY WE meet on the fourth Monday of the month at 7.30pm at Pier One, Panthers Port Macquarie, 1 Bay Street. The Society is a non-profit organisation and any monies raised through the raffle and admission charges are used to cover costs to run our shows.

PORT MACQUARIE HASTINGS SENIOR CONCERT BAND CALL for musicians to join woodwind and brass sections. If you play or want to learn flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, tuba, trombone or euphonium come along to the Mac Adams Music Centre, near the Players Theatre from Tues February 2 and Port Macquarie Pool, on Tuesday nights from 6.30pm. If you do not have your own instrument they are available for hire. Phone Ben Simon on 0408 486 859.

SAHAJA YOGA MEDITATION LEARN simple ways to meditate at home, keep in balance and help reduce stress. Free weekly program on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm at the Girls Guides Hall, Hollingworth Street, Port Macquarie. Contact Linda on 6581 3356 for further information. All welcome.

PORT MACQUARIE PANTHERS ROCK N ROLL DANCE CLUB EZY STEPS rock and roll dance learners’ classes held Tuesdays weekly for 6.45pm in the Senior Citizens Hall in Munster Street. Rockers mid-week social Rock and Roll dancing is held Wednesday nights from 6.30pm in the Paws Lounge at Panthers, everyone is welcome. Info 0427 823 344 www.portrocknroll.com.au PROBUS CLUB OF OXLEY IS a combined club and we wish to extend an invitation to any retired or semi-retired persons who may wish to join us to enjoy the fun, fellowship and friendship of new friends. Monthly

An invitation Join us to a special lunch with us on

Christmas Day

Do you have someone to share Christmas Day with?

Christmas can be a lonely time for may people.

Even families can feel alone.

Specially for those who have no family to share Christmas Day with

THE LUNCH IS FREE Held on 25th December, 2015 Time: 12pm Lake Cathie Community Centre - Mulloway Road, For catering purposes please contact Gaye on 0423 704 740

Sponsored by Lake Cathie Community Church

Thursday 24 December, 2015 meetings are held at Port City Bowling Club 2nd Wednesday of the month 9.30am – 11.30.am.

All visitors welcomed, for further information contact Jean Dodd - Membership Officer on 0402 008 212 or Brian Richardson - Secretary 0437 718 672.

PORT MACQUARIE TOASTMASTERS MEETINGS are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday every month, at the Tenison Woods Centre (Lochinvar Place) from 7pm - 9pm.

Visitors are always welcome. For more details please call Roger on 0415 103 661.

PORT TABLE TENNIS CLUB A MIXED group of over 45s meet Wednesdays between 9am and 12pm at Palm Court Motor Inn, William Street. Refreshments are provided and there is onsite parking available. First time visits are complimentary and visitors are welcomed by the friendly group. Phone 6581 5388 for more information.

YOGA CLASSES HELD at Governors Retirement Resort, Mondays at 11am. Classes are $5, call Sybil for more information 0458 092 995.

PORT MACQUARIE MEDITATION AND RELAXATION FREE classes are held at Governors Retirement Village, 166 Riverpark Road each Friday from 4.30pm. Classes are suitable for beginners and for regular meditation participants. Pam is a qualified and experienced Meditation Instructor.

Call Pam Sainsbury 0414 484 890 for further information.

RHYTHM REVUE COMMUNITY based not-for-profit amateur entertainment group invites performers to join. We volunteer our time in nursing homes, retirement villages and other venues. Rehearsals Saturdays from 10am to 1pm at North Haven Public School. Enquiries Cecily 6582 6663.

SOCIAL CHESS EVERY Saturday afternoon from 1pm at Flynns Book Cafe, 1/4 Flynn Street, Port Macquarie. For more information phone 0401 733 700.

TAI CHI GET TOGETHER FREE first Sunday of the month at Town Green at 10am. John 0428 080 963.

KEMPSEY COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB CONCERTS are held at the Slim Dusty Centre at

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11am first Sunday in the Month. Everyone is welcome. Contact 6561 5094 or 0411 502 411.

TAI CHI TAI Chi at the Yellow Shed next to Lincraft, Acacia Road, Wednesdays 11am to noon, beginners’ class $10, call Peter 0412 545 364.Thursdays 9.30am to 10.30am beginners thru advanced, 24 forms, Tai Chi for Energy, $10. Call John 0428 080 963 or 6582 0363.

COUNTRY WOMENS ASSOCIATION THE Tearoom will re-open January 4, 2016, Monday to Friday from 9am - noon to resume serving Devonshire Teas.

PORT MACQUARIE OVER 50S MIXED TRAVELLING BOWLERS INTERESTED in a day out once per month including coach, bowls and lunch for a moderate cost? We are commencing our 31st year with visits to Wauchope (Jan), Hat Head (Feb) and Tuncurry (Mar) Contact Geoff for further details 6583 9503 or email byno1937@hotmail.com MARKETS Thu Dec 24 Kendall Bazaar and the Meeting Place, 9am – 2pm at Kendall Community Centre, 19 Comboyne St Kendall.

Sat Dec 26 Horseshoe Bay Markets, 8am – 2.30pm at Horseshoe Bay Reserve, Livingstone St, South West Rocks.

Wauchope Farmers Market, 8am – 1pm Wauchope Showground, High St, Wauchope.

Sun Dec 27 Port Macquarie Art Society Market Bazaar, 8am – 1pm at Hamilton House, 198 Hastings River Dr. Crescent Head Markets, 8am – 4pm at Crescent Head Reserve, Reserve Rd, Crescent Head.

Tue Dec 29 Real Food Local Produce Markets, 2pm – 6pm at Port Central, Hay St Forecourt.

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Island tour a bountiful slice of history NORFOLK Island has a fascinating history of settlement. East Polynesians were the first to settle on the island around the 14th Century.

However they had left by 1774 when Captain James Cook first sighted the island.

Two years later the American Revolution began and Britain had to find new territories for the deportation of convicts. Drawing on Cook’s discoveries, Australia and Norfolk Island were selected and the First Fleet was sent off to them in 1787. Convicts and free settlers lived on the island until it was abandoned in 1814.

The Second Penal Settlement established itself from 1825 – 1855 and Norfolk Island was once again transformed into a prison isle. Meanwhile, events were unfolding eastward in the Pacific which would eventually link to this small isle. In 1788 HMAV Bounty left England on a mission to gather breadfruit trees from Tahiti for the West Indies planters. A startling turn of events including love affairs with Tahitian women and a mutiny on the Bounty saw Fletcher Christian and his crew create a new life for themselves on Pitcairn Island with Tahitian women and men.

They burnt the Bounty and remained undetected until an American whaling ship discovered the hideaway in 1808. In 1854 Queen Victoria gave approval for Pitcairn Islanders to move to Norfolk Island. In June 1856 a community of 194 arrived on Norfolk Island and the descendants of those settlers still inhabit this beautiful idyllic retreat today.

Once again Karen will be escorting our ever popular Norfolk Island Tour departing on Sunday April 10, 2016 (see advert this page) for nine Days. We have added in some extra highlights for those regulars including a Tour of Colleen McCullough’s property amongst the many highlights. Our all-inclusive tour includes home pick up/drop off* from Port Macquarie through to Laurieton, meals and all touring as per

our tour brochure and is exclusive to helloworld Laurieton.

We would like to wish all our clients a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and safe 2016. Our office will be closed from noon today and re-open again on Monday January 4, 2016 at 9am. Over this Christmas period our phones and emails will be monitored for any clients who wish to make holiday bookings over this time.

We would also like to thank our clients for their continued support of our business.

Contact Gil, Karen or Tracy at helloworld Laurieton on 6559 6959 or visit them on the web at www.laurietonworldtravel.com.au or call into Shop 2/74 Bold Street, Laurieton for further details.

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The above tour includes: • Home Pick up Port Macquarie through to Laurieton* • Fully Escorted by Karen from helloworld Laurieton • Return travel to/from Sydney • 1 Night Sydney Airport Hotel • Return Economy Airfares (Sydney to Norfolk Island to Sydney) • Applicable Government/Departure / Security Taxes • 7 nights at The Paradise Hotel & Resort including breakfast daily • All touring & meals as per Itinerary B - Breakfast, D - Dinner, M/T - Morning Tea

• ½ day General Island Tour • Colleen McCullough Home Tour • BBQ Dinner • Sound/Light Show • Visit local weekly island markets • Mutiny on the Bounty Show • Breakfast Bush Walk • Progressive Dinner • Clifftop Fish Fry Dinner • Christian Bros Cheese Tour • Farm & Industry local Tour • Ghost & Lantern Dinner/Tour

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Dinner Cruise on the Hastings River Enjoy an hour cruise on the Hastings River with a glass of wine or beer, cheese platter to share and then be dropped off at Sails Resort where you will enjoy a lovely 2 course meal.

Every Thursday and Sunday departing 5.30pm $50pp

To Book your seat please call The Cruise Terminal on 6583 3058

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Ethical escape from poverty Summer store products give hope to the world’s poorest

By CHRISTINA PARKIN FEW people can say they are able to satisfy their passions for design and still be instrumental in creating sustainable employment in third world countries.

This is true for Katrina Barker, who with business partner, Karis Price, has opened their shop Summer in the Hay Street/Glasshouse forecourt during the summer months for the past four years.

They sell the clothing, jewellery and accessories produced by their clients, who are mainly based in Bali and in Jaipur and Delhi in India.

Irish-born Katrina is a designer, and was once retained by the Irish Government to showcase traditional Irish crafts.

She loved visiting India to acquire gemstones to use in her jewellery designs. The abject poverty witnessed by Katrina strengthened her resolve to one day ‘do something’.

No two garments are the same. One method sees Katrina’s designs carved onto a wooden block which is used to transfer multiple blots, using traditionally prepared dyes, onto long lengths of cotton material.

The material is then cut and sewn to create contemporary clothing also designed by Katrina, in small workshops in the same village.

Other clothing lines use white garments overdyed using ‘dip dying’ or tie-dying methods using traditional shibori methods.

These are created by women in Delhi who have been ostracised by their families because of a connection with HIV. There are garments created using recycled or upcycled silk saris as well as products such as tote bags produced by the animal welfare charity Help in Suffering (www.his-india.in) in Jaipur.

The ‘khadi’ fabric used is a canvas-like fabric and was promoted by Ghandi as a means of creating an industry, not of mass production, but production by the masses.

Yoga gear made by an Indonesian family,

Katrina Barker and Karis Price display some of the wide range of ethically produced items on sale at Summer until late February.

These popular multicoloured necklaces and bracelets were able to provide a source of income and self-esteem for these street children upcycled rice bags made in Morocco bearing the ‘hand of protection’ emblem and quilted rugs coloured and stitched using traditional sewing methods are other items stocked by Summer.

Jewellery is another line that is sold at Summer. Katrina employs a family in Bali to use the gemstones she provides to make her designs.

A serendipitous conversation when Katrina was seeking information about volunteering at an orphanage in Jaipur in northern India, set off a chain of events resulting in a partnership with international philanthropist, Shaun Church.

Children who survive by picking through the rubbish tips of Delhi are referred to as ‘rag pickers’ and often have had to resort to being sexually abused to earn a living.

Once this occurs, their society imposes a loss of certain rights, including that of marriage.

Shaun helped Katrina achieve her idea of a vocational centre for these street children to learn how to make jewellery using recycled items and gem chips.

These popular multi-coloured necklaces

and bracelets were able to provide a source of income and self-esteem for these street children, so much so that this social enterprise project and vocational training centre, also supported by i-India, is now successfully branding itself as ‘Ladli’, meaning ‘precious girl’.

“This beading project with Ladli confirmed my desire to work ethically with families using traditional craft techniques, keeping those methods alive and providing them with an income”, said Katrina.

“It has been enormously rewarding to now see that these Ladli goods are sold in Australia in Melbourne and in Singapore and Stockholm.”

More information about Ladli and i-India can be found at www.ladli.org but to keep these projects sustainable, visit and purchase items from the display at Summer, in the Glasshouse forecourt.

Mermaid tails pose drowning risk Holiday pay rates under microscope THE Fair Work Ombudsman has urged employers and employees to check the pay rates and entitlements that apply over Christmas and the New Year.

“Whether you are an employer gearing up for a busy festive trading period, or an employee working through the holidays, it’s important you are aware of your workplace rights and obligations,” says Fair Work Ombudsman Natalie James.

These tails may have an unhappy ending. swimmer, they may get into difficulty underwater when wearing one of these toys,” they said.

The latest annual Royal Life Saving Society drowning report showed 90 or 34 percent of the 266 Australian drowning fatalities in 2013/14 occurred in NSW. Children aged under five account for the largest number of drowning deaths in swimming pools, particularly home swimming pools - 14 children from that age group lost their lives through swimming pool drowning in 2013/14.

Further advice on how to prevent drowning is available on the Royal Life Saving Society website www.royallifesaving.com.au.

“While most people are looking forward to a break this festive season, many people will be working, and it’s important they receive the correct wages.”

Underpayment of penalty rates can happen over holiday periods if employers are unaware of their workplace obligations.

“Unfortunately, this can result in hefty bills for back-payment of wages down the track – bills that employers were not budgeting for,” Ms James says.

She says the Fair Work Ombudsman website www.fairwork.gov.au is the ideal starting point for workers and employers seeking assistance.

Ms James says anyone with a work-related query can take advantage of the wide range of tools, resources and videos on the website to assist them in determining their entitlements and obligations.

The website also features a dedicated section for calculating the applicable public holiday pay rates in each State and Territory at www. fairwork.gov.au/publicholidays

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Underpayment of penalty rates can happen over holiday periods if employers are unaware of their workplace obligations.

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NSW Fair Trading Commissioner Rod Stowe and CHOICE are warning consumers of the potential dangers of mermaid tails, a water play product that binds a child’s legs and acts as a flipper so the child can swim like a mermaid.

A YouTube video from the United States shows a little girl getting stuck upside down in her family’s backyard pool when using her mermaid tail for the first time, before being rescued by her mother.

Mr Stowe said the products usually came with an age recommendation of six years plus, with advice that the child needs to be a good swimmer, must be supervised and may require a lesson in how to use the tail, along with a warning that the tails are for use in swimming pools of a certain depth and not shallow water.

The products range in price from around $20 to $700 and are sold online through local and international retailers as well as retail outlets.

“It’s worth noting these toys are not recommended for children under six and require strict adult supervision,” CHOICE Head of Media Tom Godfrey said.

“These aquatic toys could present a risk for a young child, particularly if they are not a strong swimmer.

“The video is quite harrowing and should serve as a timely reminder to all parents to be vigilant about water safety.”

Mr Stowe and Mr Godfrey urged consumers to choose carefully before buying a mermaid tail this Christmas. “Even if your child is a strong

Advice includes how to request or decline work on public holidays, what employers need to pay on public holidays that fall during annual leave, shutting down a workplace over Christmas and New Year and other frequently asked questions.

Ms James says young people taking their first job over the summer holidays should also visit the website to ensure their pay rates are correct.

“One of the best defences for young people against being treated unfairly at work is an awareness of their workplace rights,” she said.

The Fair Work Infoline is available on 13 13 94 during the holiday season. A free interpreter service is available on 13 14 50.

The Infoline will operate on Christmas Eve from 8.30am to 12.30pm and on December 2931 from 9am to 5pm.

“I urge everyone to visit the website,” Ms James says. “Why wait on the phone when the answers to your questions might already be waiting for you online?”

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All the Good stuff in our Community

A real lifeline How to ease the

FOR some people, Christmas is not always the happy festive time that so many others are able to enjoy.

Many in our community do not have support networks, or do not feel comfortable seeking help from those around them.

A new campaign from Lifeline is calling on Australians to support those in the community doing it tough this festive season, with people often feeling isolated, stressed or anxious at this time of year.

For these people, more than 4000 Lifeline telephone volunteers in towns and communities across the country are there to help. ”Lifeline Australia CEO Pete Shmigel said the national charity’s Christmas campaign, Making Spirits Bright, tells the touching story of Rachael, a 24-year-old woman whose call to Lifeline in December 2009 helped her find a reason to stay alive.

Rachael – now a budding artist, writer and mental health advocate – hopes her support of Making Spirits Bright will make sure others get the same caring and non-judgemental support she did.

“Before I called Lifeline, I was imprisoned in my own thoughts of self-destructiveness,” Rachael said. “Suicide felt like the only option

hurt at Christmas

for my life at that time. Part of me, however, desperately craved freedom and I made the call.

“After calling Lifeline, I clearly remember feeling that my life had purpose and there was a reason to stay alive.

“I was so sick of the routines in the mental health system. But, Lifeline is so accessible, unintimidating and immediate. They listen and care without judgement.”

“Whether it’s through donating to Lifeline, looking out for one another or offering a compassionate ear, or raising awareness of the crisis support and suicide prevention services available, we can all take steps towards creating a more connected, caring and resilient community,” Mr Shmigel said.

To make a tax-deductable donation to Lifeline Australia’s Making Spirits Bright campaign, visit www.lifeline.org.au/makingspiritsbright.

For crisis or suicide prevention support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au/ gethelp.

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LOSING a loved one is painful at any time of the year, but when this occurs close to the Christmas season, the feelings of loss can be overwhelming.

Some suggestions, provided by Life Matters Coordinator, Ms Lee-Ann Foord from Lifeline Mid North Coast, may be helpful: • Take care of yourself; eat right.

• Decide what you can handle comfortably and let those needs be known to family, friends, and relatives.

• If you find things aren’t going well, set limitations and do only the things that are most important to you.

• Include the person who died in your conversations with your family and friends when you discuss past holidays. Some survivors experience disappointment when their loved one is excluded from holiday conversations. Having a discussion with your family before-hand can help to avoid this situation and additional grief.

• Plan your holidays ahead of time. Having a schedule of known activities relieves some of the tension.

• Do your holiday shopping early to eliminate unnecessary stress.

• Don’t hesitate to make changes in your holiday traditions; it can make things less painful.

• Start a new tradition – one as simple as discarding an old recipe and trying a new one, the time you open your presents, time of the holiday meal, etc.

• Plan to be with people you enjoy.

• Buy yourself something special.

• If you feel the need to cry, remember tears are an honest expression of love and emotion.

• Some have found comfort in spending the holidays away from home.

• If the thought of sending holiday cards is too painful, give yourself permission not to send them.

• Many have found comfort in doing something for others; give a gift in memory of your loved one to your favourite charity, invite another person to share your festivities.

If you would like to talk to someone, Lifeline offers 24 hour telephone counselling for the cost of a local call on 13 11 14.

CHRISTMAS in our home is celebrated with lots of tradition and fun including a sparkly Christmas tree, traditional roasts, Aussie BBQs, Christmas light viewings, family and gift giving.

Our Christmas also includes starting Christmas day in church – we arrive at 9am at Coastside Church and take just one hour out of our day to celebrate.

This one tradition is the most important to us all. While it’s wonderful to eat, drink and be merry, it’s also important to stop, reflect and remember the true meaning of Christmas. It’s not just about eating or shopping or indulging or scoring days off work, it is upholding an incredible event that altered history and changes lives.

The story of Jesus is not just a cute story that we read or sing carols about; it’s a story that is powerful and still transforms lives today.

I am so thankful for that Christmas event, so thankful that Jesus was born under difficult circumstances but in doing so became the hope of the world. I love that. He is not my crutch. He is my hope.

My decision to acknowledge Jesus as my saviour is one that has filled my life with adventure and my future with purpose and destiny. Jesus really is the ‘reason for this season’ and I pray that your heart is touched by this hope as we celebrate Christmas 2015.

Sheree Minturn Lead Pastor Coastside Church

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Sorry, inn is out! Dark night still lingers Way back when

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With Pastor, Kerry Medway

With Pastor Kerry Medway

WAS Jesus really born in a manger in a stable at the back of an Inn? The answer may shock you but, it is, NO! I often feel sorry for the mythical Innkeeper who for over 2000 years has been greatly maligned because he had no room for Mary and Joseph in his inn and the baby Jesus had to be born in his stable!

The only reference in the Bible to Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room in the Inn is in Luke chapter 2 verse 7: ”She (Mary) wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.”

Now before you get too upset and tear this page to shreds, let me explain. Jesus was born in a manger, but the manger was not in a stable at the back of an inn. Modern biblical scholars have now realised that a more accurate translation of the word kataluma (inn) is ‘guest room’. You can find the word describing a ‘guest room’ in Luke 22:11 and Mark 14:14.

NIV Bibles printed since 2011 have now translated the Greek word as a ‘guest room’.

You will also note that contrary to popular myth Mary and Joseph had not just arrived in Bethlehem and that Mary was about to give birth. They had been there for several days if not weeks. Joseph had returned to his family home and would have had many relatives in

Bethlehem. Whilst all the homes may have already been filled with visiting guests, it is now believed that Mary and Joseph stayed in a downstairs room where the animals lived under the house. This room would have contained a manger (a feeding trough for the animals).

So while the ‘inn story’ may not be true, Jesus was born in humble circumstances. He was born in a manger, so keep singing the carol ‘Away in a Manger’.

It is amazing to ponder that the Son of God, the Saviour of the world was born in such lowly circumstances and at great risk.

Remember God’s amazing Love for mankind.

No matter what lowly circumstance you may find yourself, Jesus will come in answer to your prayer.

Invite him into your life today.

AT 2.40am on December 22, 1989, a shocking road accident occurred at Clybucca twelve kilometres north of Kempsey.

Two tourist coaches both travelling at 100kmh collided head-on. It was the worst road accident in Australia, resulting in the deaths of 35 people with 41 others injured.

Both drivers were killed instantly. The impact snapped seats from their anchor bolts, thrusting the seats and their passengers with force to the front of the bus. Eyewitnesses at the crash scene said the carnage was like that of a war zone.

A fleet of air ambulances and helicopters carried the injured to hospitals in Kempsey, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Sydney.

Local medical and hospital resources were stretched beyond capacity.

But what about the trauma experienced by the rescue personnel? Ambulance crews, the police and SES workers, bystanders, journalists and TV crews? Twenty-six years ago there was little if any counselling available for people who saw such human horror and tragedy. Many of those on the crash site suffered from post-trauma with horrific nightmares, and were unable to access professional help.

Several of Port Macquarie’s Church ministers were asked to help along with some experienced Christian leaders. The Churches threw their support behind the medical teams and assisted several traumatised people

following the accident.

Some of those counselled and prayed for by the Church ministers were wonderfully helped.

They were healed by the caring prayer and counselling.

It was a traumatic time and the whole community supported those in need wherever they could.

This Christmas and in 2016 do remember to pray regularly for our ambulance crews, police officers, SES crews, firemen and women, doctors and nurses who often are called to assist in serious accidents.

The trauma they see can have an effect on them for some time after the accidents. If you need help seek professional counselling, call Lifeline or visit your local Church.

If you are experiencing trauma, remember the words of Jesus in John 14:1: ”Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.”

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Your Local Independent’s Thumbs Up / Thumbs Down column is one of the most popular sections in our newspaper. It is so popular that many of your praises and irritations do not get a run. So here are some of those that did not appear during 2015. Please, keep sending in items on what makes you happy or what irks you about living in the greatest region on the planet.

Thumbs Up TO the new concierge at Port Central - what a breath of fresh air. She welcomes you with a smile, able to assist with what you’re looking for and goes out of her way to assist with your enquiry. Well done Port Central for bringing back old fashioned service with a smile!

Thumbs up CONGRATULATIONS on the Port Macquarie Golf Club for a wonderful Melbourne Cup Day, your staff are the back bone of professionalism for a fantastic day catering for 340 people. Thank you to the kitchen staff the food was delicious, bar staff and organizers. Pat on the back for making us all very happy even if we lost on the races.

Thumbs Down TO all you whingers on traffic issues, just avoid these areas.

There’s more to life then been seeing the negative side to life. Have a happy day cranky people, smiling costs nothing.

Thumbs Up TO Boyne and Gabriel, owners of The Point Restaurant for an absolutely wonderful Melbourne Cup Lunch. Delicious food, great service and one of the best views in Port Macquarie.

Thumbs Down TO the Hastings Council who failed in their Poultry in Residential Areas web page to include NSW Government policies. Now they want to make us remove our coop, because of a neighbour’s complaint and use rules not previously stated on their web page. They failed in the disclosure of information.

Thumbs Up TO the staff at Port Macquarie Library. They helped us set up our ‘tablets’ to download e-books from the library. They spent a great deal of their time assisting two seniors work with the latest technology, in a patient and professional manner.

Thumbs Up TO Kristy or Kirstie (sorry if I got the name wrong) who works at Pillow Talk. What a pleasure it was to have her help.

She not only had outstanding knowledge of products and prices but also had some great ideas and suggestions. Hats off to you Pillow Talk...she is certainly an asset to your business.

I know where I’ll be shopping in future.

Thumbs Down TO the dog owners walking dogs on Lighthouse Beach. The council provides bags for you to pick up your dog’s doings, use them! And when you use the bags put them in a bin, and don’t throw it into a local reserve! Think of the local volunteers who maintain these reserves and have to deal with your dogs disgusting waste! If you are going to own a dog be responsible for it!

Thumbs Up MANY thanks to the very kind young couple who helped me up when I fell in Horton Street and walked me up to the chemist to get patched up. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thumbs Up A HUGE thanks to Brian from Clean Right. Once again you’ve restored my smelly dog carpet back to new.

Thumbs Down TO the table of ten people who didn’t bother to turn up for their booking at a restaurant. This locally owned business lost its days profit due to the inconsideration of these ten people. I hope you read this and feel ashamed of yourselves for letting such a lovely couple of young local business owners down.

Thumbs Up TO Andrew and his team at Liberty Lawns and Gardens for the great job they did in renovating our garden. Andrew’s prompt quote, attention to detail, suggestions about plantings and his team cleaning up every day was very professional.

We are very pleased with the end result.

Thumbs Down TO the two ladies who stood at the inside the entrance of Target while the store was observing a minute silence on Remembrance Day. Talking and laughing loudly while the rest of the store stood still. Another lady had tears in her eyes after witnessing the lack of respect for our soldiers. It is only one minute of your day. Many lost their lives for your freedom. Lest we forget.

Thumbs Up TO Dannielle who works in the Self Service area at Centrelink. Your smiling face, happy disposition and professional attitude was greatly appreciated. At a time when I was suffering from severe depression and anxiety and life ‘just sucked’ your help and non-judgemental attitude helped me out more than you will ever realise. Many, many thanks.

Thumbs Up TO Port Macquarie Car Wash on Gordon Street, for giving free car washes to ex-service men and women on Remembrance Day. My Pajero has not looked that nice for ages.

Thumbs Up TO those who organised the Christmas lunch and entertainment at St Thomas Friendship Club. The lunch was beautiful and much enjoyed by the residents that we took from our aged care facility. The entertainment was superb and very entertaining. Our residents look forward to the friendship club so keep up the good work, by the way it’s all done by volunteers – be proud!

Thumbs Up TO Lake Cathie Primary School Principal Mr Garven and the HATCH Big Band, formed with students from local public schools. The concert in the Glasshouse forecourt was wonderful you are a credit to your schools. Thank you Glasshouse and Mid North Coast Conservatorium for organising great opportunities for young musicians.

Thumbs Up TO The Pancake Place for not only serving another delicious meal, but with wonderful service and a smile. When mentioned it was my birthday I was given a small sachet tied with ribbon and containing 3 lovely chocolates; that’s the way to do business.

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Thumbs Down TO a local restaurant where the service of our group’s booked lunch was inadequate and haphazard. Left feeling ignored and hungry.

Thumbs Up TO the ladies at Douglas Hanly Moir pathology on Lake Road for the calm, friendly and professional way they took blood from my 2yo daughter. I was dreading the experience and they made sure it ran smoothly and she came out perfectly happy.

Thumbs Up TO Council’s parks and gardens work team, who promptly responded to a resident’s request to beautify the western side of Kooloonbung Creek, between Gordon and Buller Street bridges, by trimming the edge of the path and cleaning debris from the mangroves. Thank you for a job well done!

Thumbs Up TO the kind compassionate lady who stopped her car at approximately 9am on Monday, November 16, during the busy peak hour near the junction of Lake Road and Ocean Drive, temporarily delaying traffic to allow a mother duck and her three ducklings to safely cross.

Thumbs Up TO the ADRA Op shop for a donation of two lounge chairs to support a local family in need.

Thumbs Down TO the 100 or so cars that drove past me after my car broke down off the roundabout between the hospital and Lake Innes. There was only ONE lady that slowed down to make sure I had someone coming.

Thumbs Up MANY thanks to the lady who came to my mother-in-law’s rescue and phoned me when she wandered away up Clarence Street, I did not have time to thank you properly. Also thanks to Donna at the Police Station, nothing was too much trouble for her. There are certainly a lot of good people in Port Macquarie.

Thumbs Down TO the work crew working on the corner of Murray Street, who had a fire door blocked on the outside of Port Central.

When Port central did a practice fire safety drill, 3 retail workers were trapped inside the escape tunnel, lucky for us it is only a drill, smart move guys, smart move.

Thumbs Up TO Ian Castle for being an amazing support to the young people in our community. Ian goes beyond vocal tuition by mentoring and supporting the individual so they are doing the best they can be. In addition to coaching Ian is always giving to the community in the various bands he is in and volunteering at Player’s Theatre. Ian is definitely an asset to Port Macquarie.

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Thursday 24 December, 2015

Think global, act locally

Shape a better future “

It was great to talk to someone about what I wanted to do in the future and now I have got an apprenticeship because I listened to their advice.

JUST one day of your life is all that is needed to guide a young person in the right direction for theirs.

The Smith Family need 1500 mentors, from across Australia, to deliver their 2016 online mentoring program – iTrack.

The initiative provides guidance on postschool pathways to high school students between the years of nine and 11.

Rebekah McMaster, 17, and Daniel Stocks, 16, are just two of eight year 11 students from Wingham High School, near Taree, who participated in the 2015 iTrack program.

Both found the experience rewarding and are well on the path to their chosen careers as a result.

“I had lots of ideas and my mentor helped me narrow it down to becoming a heavy vehicle mechanic,” Daniel said.

“They encouraged me to go out there and talk to people with businesses, and helped me with what to put in my resume and interview skills.

“It was great to talk to someone about what I wanted to do in the future and now I have got an apprenticeship because I listened to their advice.”

Future air force nurse Rebekah had a clear idea of where she wanted to be but not how to get there.

“My mentor researched what I have to do to go to university to study nursing,” she said.

“I now know where I want to go and how to do it – I have a head start.”

This head start with their chosen careers came about through the donation of less than 24 hours of mentor time.

Smith Family National Manager of Volunteering Lauren Stocker urges potential mentors to get in touch.

“Our iTrack program is actually one of the easiest volunteering opportunities to get involved in,” she said.

“It’s an hour a week over two school terms and because it’s online mentoring volunteers don’t even need to leave their home or office to take part.”

The decade-old iTrack program was developed to counteract the high drop out rate of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and lower socio-economic areas.

To become an iTrack mentor is easy and once screened you will be carefully matched with a student based on their aspirations.

The program takes place through a secure online program, Ignite, monitored by the Smith Family.

To become involved go to www. thesmithfamily.com.au before December 31.

By LIZZIE McLEOD

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By NIKALA SIM

Rebekah McMaster and Daniel Stocks are on track to fulfil their career dreams after participating in the Smith Family iTrack program

A real Christmas gift FOR most of us Christmas is a time for giving.

For a child living in disadvantage however having someone support their education and provide them with learning opportunities can be the greatest gift.

One in three children, who live in Australia’s most disadvantaged communities, start school behind their peers and will need additional learning support throughout their education, says leading national children’s education charity The Smith Family.

CEO Dr Lisa O’Brien said the organisation needs to raise $3.4 million by the end of the year to deliver this critical support.

“Funds raised through our Christmas Appeal will ensure we can provide 8,500 students across every state and territory with access to important out-of-school learning programs next year,” she said.

Children supported by the charity struggle daily with a whole array of challenges that can

have a detrimental long-term impact on their educational journey.

It is through the generosity of the Australian public that The Smith Family are able to provide disadvantaged children with the learning support programs they need to be able to participate fully in their education.

“In the spirit of giving this Christmas, we ask that people support a disadvantaged child’s future by donating to our Appeal,” Dr O’Brien said.

“This support will give students the skills, motivation and essentials to stay in school and get the most from their education so they can create a better future for themselves.”

To donate to The Smith Family’s 2015 Christmas Appeal go to www.thesmithfamily. com.au or phone 1800 024 069.

LOCAL climate change advocate Harry Creamer, is urging locals to continue their fight for their environment and become more involved in climate change.

“People need to take more of an interest in climate change and have a better understanding of what is happening, because it is already affecting us,” the President of Climate Change Australia Hastings said.

“For example, the tornado that hit Sydney’s Kurnell, the South Australian heat wave and ongoing drought in parts of the country are all from global warming.”

Mr Creamer’s plea comes on the back of the recent landmark United Nations climate talks in Paris, where 196 nations signed a new agreement to reduce carbon pollution.

Mr Creamer says the Port region but needs to implement more renewable energy schemes to contribute to the global issue.

“Then it’s important for people to support renewable energy,” he said. “They can do this by installing solar on their roofs, as well as supporting policies that favor renewable energy.

“Also asking the state and federal MPs to support more renewable energy and asking council to install more clean energy in the region.

Mr Creamer agrees locals are very environment aware because ‘they have more to lose living in such a beautiful place’.

However, more needs to be done to avoid the catastrophic natural disasters that are caused by global warming and climate change.

“Nobody likes heat waves and yet the number of heat record days is now double the record of cold days,” he says.

“2015 is heading towards the hottest year on record. Again, nobody likes severe storms and heavy rainfall. Global warming is producing more of these events. “Nobody likes extreme bushfires and yet the findings are clear, the bushfire season is longer and bushfires are more intense.

“And then there’s the issue of sea level rise, happening slowly now but unstoppable, with a rise of at least a metre by the end of this century.”

Again, Mr creamer insists that local individuals get involved, get educated and take action. “What local people need to do is join the dots between the outcomes of those talks and what we do here in Australia, here in Port Macquarie, and the mid-north coast.”

Mr Creamer has involved himself in global warming and climate change for over 10 years, and isn’t stopping now.

“I’ve been concerned about climate change for at least 10 years, starting seriously during the millennium drought in 2000,” he recalls.

“Since then I have seen policies come and go and all the while global warming gets worse.”

Anyone interested in joining Climate Change Australia is invited to email: contact@ climatechangehastings.org.au

CHRISTMAS AT GRACE CHURCH 

2 Kingfisher Road, Port Macquarie

6pm-7pm - Christmas Eve (24th)  9am - 10am - Christmas Day (25th) Celebrate the richness of Christ’s birth 

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Sunday 27th @ 9-30am

HOPE - IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD

Blood moons, terrorists, disasters battering the planet, global economic meltdown, Biblical prophecys being fulfilled, Newton’s riddle, Shemitah , Israel - as 2015 draws to a close, are we heading towards Armageddon?

Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.” (John 14:1)

Please donate now salvos.org.au/hope

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Irish brings her unique sound to Port ‘festival’

By LIZZIE McLEOD THE beautiful and powerful music of Irish Mythen is coming to Port Macquarie this summer.

Touring on the ‘Festival of Small Halls’, Irish is journeying throughout Australia playing her songs and telling her stories to festival audiences and intimate gatherings.

She is known for her attention-grabbing live shows, storytelling, witty banter, stage presence, and above all, a powerhouse voice.

Born and raised in County Wexford Ireland, Irish Mythen has travelled the globe with her music taking her to Europe, Australia, the Middle East and the UK. Her music has roots in small communities and the strength of a loyal fan base.

Irish has worked with top artists such as Tom Paxton, The Dubliners and The Pogues. She has sung on the same stage as Emmylou Harris, Gordon Lightfoot, and Peter Yarrow.

Since her immigration to Canada in 2008 she

has become an admired and respected artist on the Canadian scene.

Irish has proudly produced two EPs as well as having three full-length releases to her name.

‘Open Here’ was nominated for the 2012 East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) Roots Traditional Recording of the Year. Her most recent, self-titled album won her an ECMA in the same category in April, 2015.

The alternative folk singer-songwriter will not only be performing at the ‘Festival of Small Halls’, but will also be playing at ‘The Woodford Folk Festival’, ‘The Illawarra Folk Festival’, and solo shows from Brisbane all the way to Perth.

Bringing warmth, talent, laughter and emotion, Irish Mythen is the ultimate performer.

Irish will be performing at the ‘Festival of Small Halls’ on January 8 at The Pier, Port Macquarie from 8pm. Entry is free.

For information visit www. festivalofsmallhalls.com

TOP SHELF AND JODPHUR RIFF PRESENT

Singer, song-writer Irish Mythen will be in Port Macquarie on January 8

HAVE YOU GOT QUESTIONS ABOUT DEMENTIA? GET ANSWERS AT THE DEMENTIA SERVICES EXPO.

Come along to the free information sessions and meet healthcare professionals from a range of leading organisations.

Who should attend? This event is for anyone interested in learning more about healthy brain ageing, dementia risk reduction and where to get help for people living with dementia.

DATE:

Thursday 25 February

TIME:

9:30am - 12:30pm (morning tea is provided)

VENUE:

Kempsey Macleay RSL Club, 1 York Lane Kempsey

PROGRAM: 

Your Brain Matters dementia risk reduction information session (from 10:30am)

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Dementia Services trade tables and personnel in attendance

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Visit the Memory Van (located in York Lane, in front of the RSL club)

Rajasthani desert folk traditions meet modern folk/blues from Australia.

MARU TARANG: Jeff Lang: Guitars & Vocals Bobby Singh: Tabla

Asin Langa: Sindhi Sarangi & Vocals Bhungar Manganiyar: Khartal

Deep in the deserts of Rajasthan, Australian artists Jeff Lang & Bobby Singh met Asin Langa & Bhungar Manganiyar. Spanning continents and genres, a remarkable collaboration commenced Maru Tarang. A virtuosic repertoire including traditional Rajasthani songs refreshed by Australian roots; seminal blues by Robert Johnson enriched by Indian flavours; soulful expressions through deep, original and fiery improvisations and compositions...

These artists have developed their music to be all they need to converse, sans a common language… and the conversation is stunningly eloquent.

Maru Tarang has performed in India (Jodhpur RIFF), Scotland (Celtic Connections), Spain (Womex) and Australia (Parramasala).

TO REGISTER, PLEASE CONTACT: Terri Cane at the Port Macquarie Dementia & Memory Community Centre.

PHONE: 6584 7444 | EMAIL: teresa.cane@alzheimers.org.au This project received funding through the Kempsey Macleay Club grants scheme.

Sunday January 3, 2016 - Wauchope Arts Hall 8pm

Bring a plate for a shared meal from 6pm Tickets: $25; $20 members at the door from 7.30pm ow www.trybooking.com/167957

For details and links to live performance clips go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ue5yPW5Y_18

Commonwealth Respite & Carelink Centre MID NORTH COAST

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Mental As Anything will appear at Laurieton United Services Club on Saturday night.

Mentals nipping in for Boxing Day THE garage pop brand of highly listenable music, Mental As Anything, will be coming to Port Macquarie this weekend.

The band is made up of art students who passed themselves off as a band in order to get free booze at the local pub in exchange for gigs.

The band came out in the late ’70s in Sydney and started off by playing at inner Sydney pubs and student parties, playing ’60s pop, blues, and country.

Their quirky songs are about life, as they knew it.

They were asked to record the first release for the independent Regular Records – Mental

As Anything Plays At Your Party. The pressing of 1300 vinyl extended play records sold out in 10 days. From this release The Nips Are Getting Bigger went on to become an Australia wide hit and launched a successful recording career that saw the band release on average a single every four months for 12 years.

Mental As Anything will be playing at the Laurieton United Services Club, 2 Seymour Street, on Boxing Day at 8pm.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www. trybooking.com. Under 15s free. For more information visit www.laurietonclub.com

WHAT happens in Port stays in Port, right?

This may be the case for many this New Year’s Eve as Port Macquarie will be having their very own What Happens in Vegas Stays in Vegas event.

Start the New Year with something to talk about by attending Port Macquarie’s Rydges/ Vegas Waterfront Casino.

There will be Vegas showgirls, black jack, poker, food, and drinks.

Begin the night with bubbles and a three-course meal, whilst sitting back and enjoying a live Vegas show.

Later in the night if you’re feeling lucky, head to the tables and spend your 300 casino chips included in the ticket.

There will even be a DJ until 12.15am, and an after-party at the fabulous Zebu Bar and Grill.

Tickets are $129 per person and include a beverage package from 7pm until 11pm, including beer, wine, and bubbles.

The package also includes a three-course

meal of canapes, a main, and a dessert.

You will be treated to a live Vegas show and 300 casino chips.

Haven’t had enough?

Finding the after-party will be easy for you, as you will also gain access to the NYE after party.

Dress is Vegas Glamour, so add a little sparkle to your outfit.

This is an adults only event and seats are strictly limited.

For tickets and information call 6589 2888 (reception is open 24/7).

Thu Dec 24 4pm – Crescent Head Surf Club – The Crescent Head Santa Surf – 0415 668 336 5.30pm - Tacking Point Tavern - Christmas Eve at the Tav! - 6582 3939 6pm – Laurieton Hotel – Brock Colley – 6559 9004 8pm – Settlers Inn Hotel – Karaoke – 6583 3100 9pm - Port Macquarie Hotel - Christmas Eve Local DJ - In the nightclub - 6580 7888 Sat Dec 26 7.30pm – Crescent Head Country Club – Rob Norsworthy – 6566 0268 7.30pm – South West Rocks Country Club – Dj Woodsy – 6566 6252 8pm - Laurieton United Services Club - Mental as Anything - 6559 9110 8pm – Laurieton Hotel – The Trapps – 6559 9004 Sun Dec 27 2pm – Crescent Head Country Club – Gary King – 6566 0268 2pm – Seabreeze Beach Hotel – Josh Needs and Co – 6566 6205 4pm – Laurieton Hotel – Gotcha Covered – 6559 9004 7pm - Laurieton United Services Club - Tommy Memphis - 6559 9110 8.30pm - -South West Rocks Country Club – Mental As Anything - $25 – 6566 6252 Wed Dec 30 7pm - Laurieton United Services Club - Trivia 6559 9110 7.30pm - Port City Bowling Club - Trivia with a twist with DJ Gerry Byron - portcity.com.au 7.30pm - Laurieton United Services Club - Reece Mastin - 6559 9110 Thu Dec 31 4pm - The Pier - NYE 2015 at the Pier - Lords of

Pinball, Dead Goat, Designer Mutts & Chix with Pix - 6584 2800 - ktgroup.com.authe-pier 5.30pm - Laurieton United Services Club Laurieton New Years Eve - 6559 9110 6pm - Quaylime - Rock n’ Roll NYE - 3 course meal, champs on arrival - 6584 4039 6pm – Mediterranean Motel, Crescent Head – DKD – 0401 616 666 7pm - Rydges Port Macquarie - Vegas - New Years Eve Party - What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – 6589 2888 7.30pm – Kempsey Macleay RSL Club – Rockabilly Hillbillies – 6560 1111 8pm – South West Rocks Country Club – Craig Stewart and Gotcha Covered – 6566 6252 8pm – Kempsey Heights Bowling Club – The Roys – 6562 6666 8.30pm – Crescent Head Country Club – The Lead Bellies – 6566 0268 Fri Jan 1 7.30pm – South West Rocks Country Club – Dean Weston – 6566 6252 Sat Jan 2 2pm – Seabreeze Beach Hotel – Gary King – 6566 6205 7pm – Point Plummer Camping Ground – The Roys – 6566 6621 7.30pm – Oddfellows Hall, Kempsey – Joe Robinson - $30 – 6562 1023 7.30pm – Crescent Head Country Club – Gunshy – 6566 0268 7.30pm – South West Rocks Country Club – Jericho Road – 6566 6252 8pm - Laurieton United Services Club - James Reyne & Moving Pictures - 6559 9110 Sun Jan 3 1pm – South West Rock Country Club – Cedar Creek Band – 6566 6252 6pm – Crescent Head Tavern – The Roys – 6566 0166

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Don’t take a gamble on your New Year’s Eve fun. Head to Rydges for a night of glamour.

Members Second Chance Draw

Sunday 26th December $1000.00 worth of wish cards up for grabs. First draw at 7.00pm (Two draws of $250.00 each) Second Draw at 7.30pm (Two draws of $250.00 each).

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.

(PG) Final. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Movie: A Christmas Carol.

(PG) (2009) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 PRIME7 News.

6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30.

7.00 Movie: Frozen. (PG) (2013) 9.15 Movie: Four Weddings And A Funeral.

(M) (1994) Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas.

12.00 Grimm. (MA15+) 1.00 Home Shopping.

5.30 Harry’s Practice.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 11.30 TV Shop. 12.00 Ellen. (PG) 1.00 Movie: Snow Wonder. (PG) (2005) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 To Be Advised.

8.00 Carols By Candlelight.

11.10 Movie: Christmas Bounty. (M) (2013) 12.45 NBN Presents. 1.15 Impractical Jokers.

(M) 1.45 Nine Presents. 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 3.30 Good Morning America. 5.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. 5.30 Wesley Impact.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. (PG) 8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Talk. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 GCBC. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Modern Family. (PG) 7.00 Jamie’s Night Before Christmas. 8.00 Movie: Mrs Doubtfire. (PG) (1993) 10.35 Have You Been Paying Attention?

(M) 11.35 The Millers. (PG) 12.05 The Doctors.

(M) 1.00 Infomercials. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 James Robison. (PG) 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News.

12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Darcey’s Ballerina Heroines. 3.00 Living Black. 3.30 Dig World War II. (PG) 4.35 Urban Secrets. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Kylie Kwong.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Destination Flavour Christmas. 8.30 The Restaurant Man. (PG) 9.35 Inspector Montalbano. (M) 11.40 Raw Comedy Grand Final. (M) 1.10 Movie: A Christmas Tale.

(M) (2008) 3.50 The Story Of Film. (MA15+) Final. 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 6.00 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom.

6.25 Tree Fu Tom. 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 The Best Of River Monsters. (PG) 8.50 The Office. (M) 9.20 Extras. (PG) 9.50 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (PG) 10.20 Inside Amy Schumer.

(M) 10.45 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 11.15 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. 11.55 Portlandia.

12.20 Portlandia. (PG) 12.45 Portlandia. (M) 1.05 Portlandia. (PG) 1.55 The Best Of River Monsters. (PG) 2.45 News Update. 2.50 Close.

5.00 Grandpa Honeyant Storytime. 5.05 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 5.15 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Bottersnikes And Gumbles.

8.00 Larry The Lawnmower. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Home And Away. (PG) 9.30 NBC Today. 11.00 Dealers. (PG) 12.00 Kylie Minogue Christmas From The Royal Albert Hall. (PG) 2.00 Charlie’s Angels. (PG) 3.00 Who’s The Boss?

(PG) 3.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 4.00 Bewitched.

4.30 Dealers. (PG) 5.30 60 Minute Makeover.

(PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Michael Bublé’s Christmas In Hollywood. 8.30 Judge John Deed.

(M) 10.30 Citizen Khan. (PG) 11.15 Bargain Hunt. 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

10.30 PAW Patrol. 11.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. 11.30 Scooby-Doo! (PG) 12.00 Young Justice. (PG) 12.30 The Batman. (PG) 1.00 Green Lantern.

(PG) 1.30 Yo-Kai Watch. (PG) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG) 2.30 Wild Kratts. 3.00 SpongeBob. 3.30 Rabbids. (PG) 4.00 Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Young Justice. (PG) 5.00 Ben 10: Omniverse.

(PG) 5.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle.

(PG) 7.30 Movie: Gremlins. (PG) (1984) 9.45 Movie: Gremlins 2: The New Batch. (PG) (1990) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Infomercials. (PG) 8.00 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 8. Melbourne Renegades v Sydney Sixers. Replay.

11.40 Totally Wild. 12.00 MasterChef Aust.

(PG) 2.30 The Indestructibles. (PG) 3.30 iFish.

4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Operation Repo. (PG) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Last Man Standing. (PG) 8.00 Last Man Standing. 8.30 The Last Man On Earth.

(M) 9.00 Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll. (MA15+) 9.30 Coverband. (M) 10.00 Movie: Planes, Trains & Automobiles. (M) (1987) 12.00 Raising Hope.

(PG) 1.00 Shopping. 2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 12.05 Hindi News.

12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 Urdu News.

1.30 Tamil News. 2.00 Thai News.

2.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 3.00 Bangla News. 3.30 Somali News. 4.00 Mysterious Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.35 Vs Arashi. 5.35 Urban Freestyler. 5.40 American Ninja Warrior. 6.30 Soccer. A-League. Round 12. Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets. 9.20 Derren Brown: Apocalypse. (M) 11.05 Movie: Jump. (M) (2012) 12.35 Orphan Black. (M) 1.25 Banana. (MA15+) 1.55 Alarm For Cobra 11. (M) 2.45 Ugly Americans. (M) 3.45 NHK World English News.

5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

11.50 SheZow. 12.05 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

12.30 Worst Year Of My Life, Again. 12.55 A Gurls Wurld. 1.20 Sadie J. 1.45 Life With Boys.

2.30 Dani’s House. 3.00 House Of Anubis. 3.25 The Next Step. 4.10 Make It Pop. 4.30 Studio 3. 4.35 Adventure Time. 5.00 Horrible Histories.

5.30 Good Game: SP. 6.00 Shaun The Sheep.

6.30 Movie: The Boy In The Dress. (G) (2014) 7.35 Movie: Mr Stink. (G) (2012) 8.35 Good Game: SP. 9.05 The Haunting Hour. (PG) 9.25 The High Fructose Adventures Of Annoying Orange. 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

7.30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates. 8.00 Doc McStuffins. 8.30 Sofia The First. 9.00 Crash & Bernstein. 9.30 Dream Car Garage. (PG) 10.00 Ultimate Factories.

11.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. (PG) 12.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) 1.00 Once Upon A Time.

(PG) 3.00 Abandoned. (PG) 4.00 Auction Kings.

(PG) 4.30 Swamp People. (PG) 5.30 Doomsday Preppers. (PG) 6.30 American Pickers. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 Rude Tube. (MA15+) 10.30 Rude Tube. (M) 11.30 Bizarre ER. (M) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Skippy. 7.00 TV Shop.

8.00 Gilmore Girls. (PG) 9.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Come Dine With Me. (PG) 11.00 Friends. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Now And Forever. (PG) (1956) 1.50 Alive And Cooking.

2.20 Secret Dealers. (PG) 3.20 New Tricks.

(PG) 4.30 Ellen. (PG) 5.30 Gilmore Girls. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 Absolutely Fabulous Christmas 2004. (M) 8.30 Blackadder’s Christmas Carol. (PG) 9.30 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 11.30 My Crazy Obsession. (PG) 12.30 Friends. (PG) 1.00 Gideon’s Way. (PG) 2.00 TV Shop. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Toasted TV. 8.00 Scope. 8.30 Toasted TV. 9.30 Wurrawhy. 10.00 Touched By An Angel. (PG) 11.00 Family Ties. (PG) 12.00 Charmed. (PG) 1.00 Neighbours. 2.00 Dr Quinn. (PG) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG) 3.30 Raymond. (PG) 4.00 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Becker. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Bold. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Raymond.

8.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Futurama. (PG) 9.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Futurama. (PG) 10.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 11.00 The Simpsons.

11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 ABC News Breakfast.

9.00 ABC News Mornings.

11.55 ABC Open. 12.00 News. 4.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.55 ABC Open. 6.00 News. 7.00 ABC News Evenings.

8.30 The Drum.

9.00 News.

9.30 #TalkAboutIt. 10.00 The World.

10.30 Australia Wide. 11.00 News. 11.30 A Taste Of Landline. 12.00 News. 12.30 BBC Impact. 1.30 Australia Wide. 2.00 Al Jazeera.

3.00 BBC Global. 3.30 The Drum. 4.00 Outside Source. 4.30 BBC Africa. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust. 10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Pointless.

12.00 News. 1.00 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight. 2.00 Call The Midwife: Christmas Special. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News. 5.25 Grand Designs. 6.15 Pointless. 7.00 News. 7.30 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. 8.30 Call The Midwife: Christmas Special. 9.45 The Agony Of Christmas. 10.15 ABC News: Late Edition. 10.25 Jimmy Fallon. 11.05 Crash Test Mummies And Daddies. 11.35 Comedy Up Late. 12.10 Rage.

1.50 Late Programs.

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6.00 Doc McStuffins. 6.30 Miles From Tomorrowland. 7.00 The Good Dinosaur: Behind The Movie. 7.30 NBC Today. 9.30 Carols In The Domain. 12.00 Movie: Arthur Christmas. (G) (2011) 2.00 The Chase.

3.00 Movie: The Nutcracker. (G) (2009) 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 Movie: Sleepless In Seattle. (PG) (1993) Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger.

10.45 Movie: Roxanne. (PG) (1987) 1.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 Little Shepherd. 6.30 Looney Tunes. 7.00 ScoobyDoo! Haunted Holidays. 7.30 Movie: Yogi’s First Christmas. (1980) 9.30 Movie: A Christmas Story. (1983) 11.30 The Middle.

12.00 Human Nature Christmas Special. 1.00 Carols By Candlelight. 4.00 Movie: Jack Frost.

(1998) 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) 9.30 Movie: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985) 11.30 Queen’s Xmas Message.

11.40 Movie: My Favourite Year. (1982) 1.30 Movie: Fame. (1980) 4.00 TV Shop. 4.30 GMA.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. (PG) 8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 The Living Room. (PG) 12.30 Movie: Home Alone: The Holiday Heist. (PG) (2012) 2.25 Ent. Tonight. 2.55 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.25 GCBC. Final. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold.

(PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 Modern Family. (PG) 7.00 Jamie’s Festive Feast. 8.00 Movie: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial.

(PG) (1982) 10.00 Movie: Mary: The Making Of A Princess. (PG) (2015) 12.00 The Doctors. (M) 1.00 Infomercials. (PG) 2.00 Shopping.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bob Marley: The Director’s Cut. 3.00 Pagans And Pilgrims. 3.30 Salvage Hunters. 4.25 Town. 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Kylie Kwong. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.00 The Feed. 7.30 Movie: Asterix And Obelix: Mission Cleopatra. (PG) (2002) 9.20 Movie: Beauty And The Beast. (M) (2014) 11.25 Movie: OSS 117: Lost In Rio. (M) (2009) 1.15 Movie: Nanga Parbat. (2010) 3.10 Can Eating Insects Save The World? (PG) 4.20 Food Lovers’ Guide.

5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

5.50 Puffin Rock. 6.00 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom.

6.10 Peter Rabbit. 6.25 Lost And Found. 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 River Monsters. (PG) 8.50 Confessions Of A Wedding Planner. 9.50 Ladyboys. (M) 10.40 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 11.10 Bad Santas. (M) 12.00 The Midwives. (PG) 1.00 Hell On Wheels. (MA15+) 2.30 News Update.

2.35 Close. 5.00 Five Minutes More. 5.05 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 5.15 Joe & Jack. 5.20 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.00 Larry The Lawnmower.

8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Home And Away. (PG) 9.30 Bewitched. 11.00 Who’s The Boss? (PG) 12.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 1.00 Parenthood. (PG) 2.00 Stages: An Evening With Josh Groban. (PG) 3.30 I Dream Of Jeannie.

4.00 Bewitched. 4.30 Dealers. (PG) 5.30 60 Minute Makeover. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.15 Queen’s Xmas Message. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Storage Hoarders. 11.30 Best Houses Australia.

12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

10.30 PAW Patrol. 11.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Classic. (PG) 11.30 Scooby-Doo! (PG) 12.00 Young Justice. (PG) 12.30 The Batman. (PG) 1.00 Green Lantern.

(PG) 1.30 Yo-Kai Watch. (PG) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG) 2.30 Wild Kratts. 3.00 SpongeBob. 3.30 Rabbids. (PG) 4.00 Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Young Justice. (PG) 5.00 Ben 10: Omniverse.

(PG) 5.30 Short Poppies. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Black Knight. (PG) (2001) 9.30 Movie: Our Idiot Brother.

(M) (2011) 11.15 Anger Management. (M) 11.40 Anger Management. (PG) 12.05 Late Programs.

6.00 Infomercials. (PG) 8.00 Car Torque. (PG) 8.30 Temporary Australians. (PG) 9.00 The Secret Life Of Dugongs. 10.00 Totally Wild. 10.30 My Surf TV. (PG) 11.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 12.00 MasterChef Aust. (PG) 2.30 Monster Jam. 3.30 iFish. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Operation Repo.

(PG) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Russell Coight’s Celebrity Challenge. (PG) (2004) 9.30 Movie: True Justice: Dead Drop.

(M) (2012) 11.30 Bellator MMA. 1.30 Shopping.

2.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.35 Punjabi News. 12.05 Hindi News. 12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 Urdu News. 1.30 Tamil News. 2.00 Thai News. 2.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 3.00 Bangla News. 3.30 Armenian News. 4.00 Mysterious Cities Of Gold.

(PG) 4.35 PopAsia Christmas Special. 6.30 MythBusters. 7.30 Battle For Money. 9.30 Movie: Ip Man: The Final Fight. (M) (2013) 11.20 Space Dandy. (PG) 11.50 Assassination Classroom. (PG) 12.20 PopAsia Christmas Special. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 4.10 Secret Life Of Boys. 4.15 Make It Pop. 4.40 Canimals. 4.45 Studio 3. 4.50 Adventure Time. 5.10 Doodles.

5.15 Strange Hill High. 5.35 Shaun The Sheep.

5.55 The Amazing Extraordinary Friends. 6.20 Horrible Histories. (PG) 6.50 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 7.00 Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 7.20 Movie: Gangsta Granny. (G) (2013) 8.30 Ready For This. 8.55 Outnumbered. (PG) 9.35 Lanfeust Quest. (PG) 10.00 Ouran High School Host Club. (PG) 10.20 Close.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

7.30 Jake And The Never Land Pirates. 8.00 Doc McStuffins. 8.30 Sofia The First. 9.00 Fish Hooks. 9.30 Dream Car Garage. (PG) 10.00 Ultimate Factories. 11.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. (PG) 12.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) 1.00 Once Upon A Time.

(PG) 3.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.00 Movie: The Santa Clause. (G) (1994) 8.00 Movie: The Santa Clause 2. (G) (2002) 10.15 Movie: Dazed And Confused.

(M) (1993) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Skippy. 7.00 TV Shop.

8.00 Gilmore Girls. (PG) 9.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Alive And Cooking. 11.00 Friends. (PG) 12.00 Movie: The Holly And The Ivy. (G) (1952) 1.30 River Cottage: Christmas Special. (PG) 2.30 Blackadder’s Christmas Carol.

(PG) 3.30 My Crazy Obsession. (PG) 4.30 Ellen.

(PG) 5.30 Gilmore Girls. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Venus And Mars. (M) (2015) 9.30 Movie: Nothing Trivial. (M) (2014) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Toasted TV. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.30 Toasted TV. 9.30 Wurrawhy. 10.00 Touched By An Angel. (PG) 11.00 Family Ties. (PG) 12.00 Sabrina. (PG) 2.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG) 3.30 Raymond. (PG) 4.00 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Becker. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Movie: Glee: The Concert Movie. (PG) (2011) 8.15 Movie: Katy Perry: Part Of Me. (PG) (2012) 10.10 Sex And The City.

(MA15+) 10.50 American Horror Story: Hotel.

(AV15+) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

12.00 News. 12.30 The Mix Remixed. 1.00 Big Ideas.

2.00 News. 2.30 One Plus One. 3.00 News.

3.30 Tough Ride. 4.00 ABC News Afternoons.

4.30 Compass. 4.55 Catalyst Bytes. 5.00 Foreign Corre. 5.55 ABC Open. 6.00 News. 6.25 Think Tank. 7.00 ABC News Evenings. 7.30 A Taste Of Landline. 8.00 ABC News Evenings.

8.30 The Drum. 9.00 Think Tank. 10.00 News.

10.30 Wilko Legends. 11.00 News. 11.30 The Mix Remixed. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage’s 2015 Special. (PG) 11.20 Kirstie’s Vintage Home. 12.10 River Cottage Veg Every Day. 1.00 Antiques Roadshow.

2.00 Nigellissima: An Italian Inspired Christmas.

3.00 Royal Variety Performance. 5.00 Outback ER. (PG) 5.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG) Final.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Doctor Who. 8.30 Jonathan Creek. (M) 10.05 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (M) 11.35 Rage’s 2015 Special. (MA15+) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sailing. Audi Hamilton Island Race Week. 12.30 Sailing.

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. 2.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) 4.00 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Movie: Sister Act. (PG) (1992) 9.00 Movie: Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit.

(G) (1993) Whoopi Golberg, Maggie Smith.

11.20 Movie: People Like Us. (M) (2012) 2.00 Home Shopping.

6.00 TV Shop. 7.00 Weekend Today. 9.30 Cricket. Frank Worrell Trophy. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 The Cricket Show.

1.00 Cricket. Frank Worrell Trophy. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 1. Afternoon session. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Movie: Alvin And The Chipmunks: Chipwrecked. (G) (2011) 8.45 Movie: Swordfish. (M) (2001) 10.45 Movie: City Hall. (M) (1996) 12.55 Movie: Chisum. (1970) 3.00 Undateable. 4.00 Anger Management. 4.30 TV Shop. 5.30 Wesley Impact. Final.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 iFish. 8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 St10.

(PG) 11.00 The Living Room. (PG) 12.00 The Doctors. (PG) 1.00 Everyday Gourmet.

1.30 Andy & Ben Eat The World. 2.00 Tour The World. 2.30 GCBC. 3.00 iFish. Final. 4.00 Places We Go. 4.30 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.00 News.

6.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 9. Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat. From the WACA. 10.40 Movie: A League Of Their Own. (1992) 1.30 Infomercials. (PG) 2.30 Home Shopping.

4.30 Healthy Homes TV. 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News.

11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix.

Highlights. 3.35 Monster Moves. 4.30 The Turin Shroud. (PG) 5.25 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Ray Mears’ Close Encounters. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Elizabeth: The Golden Age. (M) (2007) 10.35 RocKwiz. (M) 11.35 East West 101. (M) 4.45 The Lala Road.

(PG) 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News. 5.45 France 24 Feature.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.50 Puffin Rock. 6.00 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.10 Peter Rabbit. 6.25 Tree Fu Tom. 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (M) 8.10 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.40 Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Comedy Roadshow. (PG) 9.40 Live At The Apollo. (M) 10.25 Inside Amy Schumer. (M) 10.45 The Office. (M) 11.20 Extras. (PG) 11.50 Story Club. (M) 1.05 Peep Show. (M) 1.55 News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 Penelope. 5.05 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 5.15 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.00 Jessie. 9.30 Shake It Up. 10.00 Shopping.

11.00 Thorney’s Cooking Central. (PG) 11.30 Great South East. 12.00 Creek To Coast. 12.30 Sydney Weekender. 1.00 Qld Weekender. 1.30 WA Weekender. 2.00 Melbourne Weekender.

2.30 Great Escapes. 3.00 Malaysia Kitchen.

3.30 Storage Hoarders. 4.30 Dealers. (PG) 5.30 60 Minute Makeover. (PG) 7.30 The House That £100K Built. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Original Features. 10.30 House Wreck Rescue.

(PG) 11.30 Dealers. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

9.00 Looney Tunes. 9.30 Little Charmers. 10.00 The Batman. (PG) 10.30 Ben 10: Omniverse. (PG) 11.00 Buzz Bumble. 11.30 Move It. 12.00 Kitchen Whiz. 12.30 SpongeBob. 1.30 Wild Kratts. 2.00 My Surf TV. 2.30 The Crew. (PG) 3.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 4.00 Sonic Boom. (PG) 4.30 Deep Water. (PG) 5.00 Tom And Jerry. 5.30 Short Poppies. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow. (PG) (2004) 8.30 Movie: The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. (M) (2003) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 9.00 Operation Repo. (PG) 11.30 Car Torque. (PG) 12.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 1.00 Undercover Boss. (PG) 2.00 Buckley’s Chance Survival Run. 3.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 4.00 4x4 Adventures.

5.00 Adv Angler. 5.30 Extreme Fisherman. (PG) 6.30 Monster Jam. 7.30 Freddie Flintoff: Lord Of The Fries. (PG) 8.30 The X-Files. (M) 11.30 The Indestructibles. (PG) 12.30 Bellator MMA. 2.30 World Sport. 3.00 Extreme Collectors. 3.30 Extreme Collectors. (PG) 4.00 Whacked Out Sports. (PG) 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 11.35 Punjabi News. 12.05 Hindi News. 12.30 Dutch News. 1.00 Soccer. A-League.

Round 12. Western Sydney Wanderers v Newcastle Jets. Replay. 3.00 Never Ever Do This At Home. (M) 3.35 Dare 2 Dance. 6.00 Movie: Asterix And Obelix Vs Caesar. (PG) (1999) 8.00 If You Are The One. 9.00 Where The Wild Men Are With Ben Fogle. (PG) 9.50 Trivia Nights.

(M) 10.45 The Returned. (M) 2.50 Movie: The Lookout. (AV15+) (2012) 4.30 CCTV News In English From Beijing. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

1.00 Movie: Gangsta Granny.

(G) (2013) 2.10 Movie: The Boy In The Dress. (G) (2014) 3.15 Children’s Programs. 4.15 Studio 3. 4.20 Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 4.45 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 5.15 Wallace And Gromit: The Wrong Trousers. 5.45 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 7.00 Outnumbered.

7.40 Horrible Histories. 8.05 Deadly 60 On A Mission: Pole To Pole. 8.35 Good Game: SP. 9.00 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 10.30 Close.

6.00 A Football Life. (PG) 7.00 America’s Game: The Super Bowl Champions.

8.00 Shopping. 9.00 Dream Car Garage. 9.30 Fifth Gear. (PG) 10.30 Just 2 Wheelz. New. 11.00 Classic Car Rescue. (PG) 12.00 Motor Racing. Ultimate Sprintcar Championship. 12.30 Submarine Patrol. (PG) 3.30 Ice Pilots. (PG) 4.30 Big Australia. (PG) 5.30 Ultimate Factories. 6.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 8.30 Mountain Men. (PG) 9.30 Movie: The Running Man. (MA15+) (1987) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Movie: The Passionate Stranger.

(PG) (1957) 8.00 Danoz.

8.30 TV Shop. 9.00 River Cottage Bites. 9.15 Movie: Let’s Be Happy. (G) (1957) 11.30 Postcards Summer. 12.00 Movie: Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. (PG) (1958) 2.15 Movie: Guns For San Sebastian. (PG) (1968) 4.30 Movie: The Wonderful Country. (PG) (1959) 6.30 Heartbeat.

(PG) 7.40 Heartbeat. (M) 8.45 Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple. (M) 10.45 Dalziel And Pascoe. (M) 11.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Toasted TV. 7.30 Scope. 8.00 Totally Wild. 8.30 Scope. 9.05 The Loop. (PG) 11.35 Glee. (PG) 1.30 Raymond. (PG) 2.00 Infomercials. (PG) 2.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 3.30 Infomercials.

(PG) 4.00 The Great Australian Spelling Bee. 6.15 Becker. (PG) 7.15 Raymond. (PG) 8.45 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.45 Movie: Sabrina. (PG) (1995) 12.25 The Loop. (PG) 2.55 Raymond. (PG) 3.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 4.00 Becker. (PG) 5.00 Raymond. (PG)

6.00 A Taste Of Landline.

6.30 Australia Wide. 7.00 Breakfast. 11.00 News. 11.30 Australia Wide. 12.00 News. 12.30 A Taste Of Landline. 1.00 Press Club. 2.00 News. 2.30 The Mix Remixed. 3.00 News. 3.30 #TalkAboutIt. 4.00 70 Years Of ABC Rural. 5.00 News. 5.30 One Plus One. 6.00 Foreign Corre. 7.00 News. 7.30 The Mix Remixed. 8.00 Four Corners. 8.45 Talk About It: Best Bits. 9.00 News. 9.30 Catalyst. 10.00 News. 10.30 Wilko Legends. 11.00 News. 11.30 One Plus One. 12.00 Late Programs.

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1.30 Compass. 2.00 Call The Midwife: Christmas.

3.30 Christmas With Poh. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef: Christmas. 4.30 Nigellissima: An Italian Inspired Christmas. 5.30 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. 6.00 Antiques. 7.00 News. 7.20 Queen’s Xmas Message. 7.30 Royal Variety Performance.

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Your Local Independent - The Hastings and The Macleay

Thursday 24 December, 2015

7 DAY TV GUIDE

Brought to you by Graham Bayes Mid Coast Funeral Service

6.00 Home Shopping. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 11.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. 11.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 12.00 Bewitched. 12.30 World’s Strictest Parents. (PG) 1.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 4.30 The Long Weekender. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Sunday Night. Final. 8.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG) 8.30 Blindspot. (M) Final. 9.30 Castle. (M) 10.30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (M) 11.30 Royal Pains. (M) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Seven Early News.

6.00 TV Shop. 7.00 Weekend Today. 9.30 Cricket. Frank Worrell Trophy. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Morning session. 12.30 The Cricket Show.

1.00 Cricket. Frank Worrell Trophy. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 2. Afternoon session. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes.

8.00 Atlantic: Wildest Ocean On Earth. (PG) 9.10 The Mentalist. (M) 11.10 Person Of Interest.

(M) 12.00 Undateable. (M) 1.00 V.I.P. (M) 2.00 Spyforce. (PG) 3.00 TV Shop. 4.00 GMA. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Creflo. 6.30 Hillsong. 7.00 Mass. 7.30 Joel Osteen. 8.00 Ben’s Menu. 8.30 St10. (PG) 11.00 All 4 Adventure. 12.00 GCBC. 12.30 Let’s Do Coffee.

1.00 The Offroad Adventure Show. 2.00 4x4 Adventures. Final. 3.00 Everyday Gourmet.

3.30 Firies. (PG) 4.00 iFish. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Modern Family.

(PG) 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 10.

Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. 10.40 Movie: Prometheus. (M) (2012) 1.00 Infomercials. (PG) 2.00 Shopping. 4.00 James Robison. (PG) 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 12.00 Arabic News. 12.30 Turkish News.

1.00 The World Game. 2.00 Speedweek. 4.00 Football Asia. 4.30 Cycling Central Special: Best Of 2015. 5.30 War Of The Worlds. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Empresses Of Ancient Rome.

(PG) 8.40 Walt Disney. (PG) 10.50 Seduced And Abandoned. (MA15+) 12.40 Movie: The Country Teacher. (MA15+) (2008) 2.50 Movie: Jerusalema. (AV15+) (2008) 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News. 5.45 France 24 Feature.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

5.50 Puffin Rock. 6.00 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom.

6.10 Peter Rabbit. 6.25 Tree Fu Tom. 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 7.30 Doctor Who. 8.30 Movie: Twilight.

(M) (2008) 10.30 Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

11.00 Ladyboys. (M) 11.50 Louis Theroux’s Weird Christmas. (M) 12.50 Nick Baker’s Weird Creatures. (PG) 1.40 Swamp Brothers. 2.00 Deadly 60. 2.35 News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.00 Penelope. 5.05 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 5.15 Joe & Jack. 5.20 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 Tomorrow’s World. (PG) 7.30 Shopping. 9.30 Leyland Brothers’ World. 10.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 11.00 The Zoo. 11.30 Surf Patrol. 12.00 Travel Oz. (PG) 1.30 World’s Strictest Parents. (PG) 4.30 Dealers. (PG) 5.30 60 Minute Makeover.

(PG) 7.30 The House That £100K Built: Tricks Of The Trade. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 9.30 Escape To The Continent. 11.00 Best Houses Australia. 11.30 Dealers. (PG) 12.30 The House That £100K Built: Tricks Of The Trade. 1.30 Escape To The Country. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

10.30 The Batman. (PG) 11.00 Power Rangers Dino Charge. (PG) 11.30 Rabbids. (PG) 12.00 Sonic Boom. (PG) 12.30 SpongeBob. 1.30 Wild Kratts. 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG) 3.00 Green Lantern. (PG) 3.30 Surfing Australia TV. 4.00 Yo-Kai Watch. (PG) 4.30 The Batman. (PG) 5.00 Scooby-Doo! (PG) 5.30 Looney Tunes. 6.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 6.30 Movie: Alvin And The Chipmunks. (G) (2007) 8.30 Movie: Minority Report. (M) (2002) 11.30 American Digger. (PG) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 8.00 The Indestructibles. (PG) 9.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 9.30 Rising Hope.

10.30 World Sport. 10.50 Fishing Edge. 11.20 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 9. Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat. Replay. 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 Undercover Boss. (PG) 5.00 Megafactories. 6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Collectors.

8.30 Movie: The Railway Man. (M) (2013) 11.00 World Sport. 11.30 48 Hours. (M) 1.30 The Indestructibles. (PG) 2.30 Undercover Boss. (M) 3.30 Car Torque. (PG) 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 PopAsia.

(PG) 11.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Movie: Asterix And Obelix Vs Caesar.

(PG) (1999) 3.00 Benidorm Bastards. (PG) 3.25 Secret Life Of… (PG) 3.55 The Pitch.

(M) 4.50 Heston’s Feasts. (PG) 5.45 Running Man Australian Special I. 7.30 If You Are The One. 8.30 South Park. (M) 8.55 Drunk History.

(M) 9.20 South Park. (MA15+) 9.50 Russell Howard’s Good News. (M) 10.25 The Returned.

(M) 2.25 Movie: Women Without Men. (M) (2009) 4.15 CCTV News In English From Beijing. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

1.40 Big Babies. 2.00 Make It Pop. 2.50 Mal.com. 3.00 Bushwhacked! 3.25 Splatalot. 3.55 Studio 3.

4.00 Horrible Histories. 4.30 Hank Zipzer. 4.55 So Awkward. 5.25 Little Lunch. 5.40 Gortimer Gibbon’s Life On Normal Street. 6.05 Odd Squad.

6.10 Dragons: Defenders Of Berk. 6.30 Rocket’s Island. 7.00 Movie: Legends Of Oz: Dorothy’s Return. (PG) (2013) 8.30 Horrible Histories. 9.00 Deadly Pole To Pole. 9.25 Good Game: Pocket Edition. (PG) 9.35 Rage. (PG) 2.05 Close.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.30 Swamp People.

(PG) 10.30 The Hook & The Cook. (PG) 11.00 Hook, Line And Sinker.

(PG) 12.00 The AFN Fishing Show. (PG) 12.30 Big Angry Fish. (PG) 1.30 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. (PG) 2.30 Fishing Western Australia.

(PG) 3.00 Hillbilly Handfishin’. (PG) 4.00 Doomsday Bunkers. (PG) 5.00 Wipeout USA. (PG) 6.00 What Went Down. (PG) 6.30 MythBusters.

(PG) 7.30 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 Movie: K-19: The Widowmaker. (M) (2002) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 TV Shop. 6.30 River Cottage Bites. 6.40 Movie: Now And Forever. (PG) (1956) 8.30 TV Shop. 10.00 The Baron. (PG) 11.00 Heartbeat. (PG) 12.00 Great Getaways.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: A Big Hand For The Little Lady.

(G) (1966) 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 12.

Sydney Kings v New Zealand Breakers. 5.00 Life Flight. (PG) 5.30 Plonk. (PG) 6.30 Scam City. (PG) New. 7.30 Can’t Pay? We’ll Take It Away. (PG) 8.30 Emergency On Our Streets. (M) New. 9.30 Step Dave. (M) 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Toasted TV. 9.00 Infomercials.

(PG) 9.30 TMNT. 10.00 Kuu-Kuu Harajuku. 10.30 Sabrina. (PG) 11.00 Infomercials. (PG) 11.30 Sabrina. (PG) 12.00 Family Ties. (PG) 1.00 Frasier. (PG) 2.00 Raymond. (PG) 3.00 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 4.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.00 Becker. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Futurama.

(PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Movie: Pineapple Express. (MA15+) (2008) 11.20 Raymond. (PG) 12.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning News. 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 One Plus One. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 Compass. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 A Taste Of Landline. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Wilko Legends.

4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Mix Remixed. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 Australia Wide. 6.00 ABC News.

6.30 Aust Story. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 The Drum.

8.00 ABC News. 8.30 Kitchen Cabinet. 9.00 ABC News. 9.30 One Plus One. 10.00 ABC News.

10.30 The Mix Remixed. 11.00 ABC News. 11.30 Conflict Zone. 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust. 10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Country House Rescue. 12.00 News. 1.00 Antiques. 2.00 Antiques Master. 2.30 Catalyst. 3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News. 5.25 Grand Designs. 6.15 Pointless. 7.00 News. 7.30 QI. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 New Tricks. 9.30 Slow Train Through Africa. 10.15 ABC News: Late Edition. 10.30 Jimmy Fallon. 11.10 For The Love Of Cars. 12.00 Randling. 12.35 Rage. 1.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) Return. 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Movie: Let It Shine. (G) (2012) 2.00 The Daily Edition.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Click. (M) (2006) 10.45 Movie: Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.

(MA15+) (2007) 1.00 Home Shopping. 5.30 Seven Early News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. (PG) 9.30 Cricket.

Frank Worrell Trophy.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 3.

Morning session. 12.30 The Cricket Show.

1.00 Cricket. Frank Worrell Trophy. Second Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 3. Afternoon session.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 To Catch A Smuggler. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Clear And Present Danger. (M) (1994) 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (M) 12.30 Underbelly: Razor.

(M) 1.30 Undateable. (M) 2.00 TV Shop. 3.30 GMA. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 GCBC. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold. 8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10.

11.00 Miguel’s Feasts. 11.30 Miguel’s Feasts.

12.00 Dr Phil. 1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 The Home Team. Return. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 Modern Family. (PG) 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 11. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. 10.40 CSI: Cyber. 12.40 The Doctors.

(PG) 1.30 Infomercials. (PG) 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 James Robison. (PG) 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Awaken.

2.00 Celtic Woman. 3.05 Tracks And Trails. 3.30 Seduction In The City: The Birth Of Shopping. 4.30 Grand Tours.

5.00 East Of Arnhem. 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Kylie Kwong. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Trouble With Space Junk. 8.35 The Real History Of Science Fiction. 9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody. 10.25 SBS World News. 11.00 Trivia Nights. 11.50 Movie: The Lost Bladesman. (2011) 1.50 The Green Room With Paul Provenza. 2.20 The Green Room With Paul Provenza. Final. 2.50 The President Vs The Pirates. 3.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.50 Puffin Rock. 6.00 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.10 Peter Rabbit. 6.25 Tree Fu Tom. 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 The Checkout: Snack Size. 8.30 Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends.

(PG) 9.20 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (M) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 10.35 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (MA15+) 11.20 Movie: Twilight.

(M) (2008) 1.20 River Monsters. (PG) 2.10 News Update. 2.15 Close. 5.00 Penelope. 5.05 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 5.15 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Bottersnikes And Gumbles. 8.00 Larry The Lawnmower. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Home And Away. (PG) 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 NBC Press. 11.30 Best Houses Australia. 12.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 1.00 Parenthood. (PG) 2.00 Charlie’s Angels. (PG) 3.00 Who’s The Boss? (PG) 3.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 4.00 Bewitched. 4.30 Dealers. (PG) 5.30 60 Minute Makeover. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Air Crash Investigations.

(PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Downton Abbey. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

10.00 SpongeBob SquarePants. 10.30 Children’s Programs. 12.30 The Batman. (PG) 1.00 Green Lantern. (PG) 1.30 Yo-Kai Watch.

(PG) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG) 2.30 Wild Kratts.

3.00 SpongeBob. 3.30 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 4.00 Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Young Justice.

(PG) 5.00 Ben 10. (PG) 5.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 ManSpace.

(PG) 8.30 Top Gear. (PG) 10.00 Movie: Mean Machine. (M) (2001) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Infomercials. (PG) 8.00 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 10. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars. Replay.

11.40 Places We Go. 12.10 World Sport. 12.30 MasterChef Aust. (PG) 2.00 Extreme Collectors.

3.00 iFish. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Operation Repo. (PG) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Gangs Of New York. (MA15+) (2002) 12.45 The Home Team. 1.15 Shopping. 2.15 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 3.15 The Indestructibles.

(PG) 4.15 RPM Moment. 4.30 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 1.30 Tamil News.

2.00 Thai News. 2.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 3.00 Bangla News.

3.30 Romanian News. 4.00 Dara Ó Briain: School Of Hard Sums. (PG) 4.50 Vs Arashi. 5.45 American Ninja Warrior. 6.35 If You Are The One. 7.35 Community. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Kon-Tiki.

(M) (2012) 10.35 Movie: Black Book. (AV15+) (2006) 1.10 The Sarah Silverman Program. (M) 1.40 Free Radio. (PG) 2.05 RuPaul’s Drag Race.

(M) 2.55 Scarlet Road: A Sex Worker’s Journey.

(M) 4.00 RT News In English From Moscow. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

2.30 Dani’s House. 3.00 House Of Anubis. 3.25 The Next Step.

4.10 Secret Life Of Boys. 4.15 Make It Pop. 4.40 Canimals. 4.45 Studio 3. 4.50 Adventure Time.

5.15 Horrible Science. 5.35 Mal.com. 5.50 The Amazing Extraordinary Friends. 6.20 Ready For This. Final. 6.45 Stay Tuned. 7.00 Total Wipeout.

8.00 Adventure Time. 8.20 Kobushi. 8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 Total Drama World Tour. (PG) 9.15 Good Game: SP. 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

6.00 NFL. NFL. Week 16. New York Jets v New England Patriots.

Continued. 8.30 NFL. NFL. Week 16. Arizona Cardinals v Green Bay Packers. 11.30 Sound FX: Best Of. 12.00 Dream Car Garage. 12.30 NFL. NFL. Week 16. Baltimore Ravens v Pittsburgh Steelers. 4.00 Auction Kings. (PG) 4.30 Swamp People. (PG) 5.30 Doomsday Preppers. (PG) 6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 MythBusters. (PG) 8.45 Movie: Air America. (M) (1990) 11.00 Canadian Pickers. (PG) 12.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Skippy. 7.00 TV Shop.

8.00 Gilmore Girls. (PG) 9.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Come Dine With Me. (PG) 11.00 Friends. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Derby Day. (G) (1952) 1.45 River Cottage Bites.

2.00 Come Dine With Me. (PG) 2.30 Hoarding: Buried Alive. (PG) 3.30 Scam City. (PG) 4.30 Ellen. (PG) 5.30 Gilmore Girls. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 RPA. (PG) 8.30 What’s Your Emergency? (M) 9.30 Step Dave. (M) 11.30 Missing. (M) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Wurrawhy. 10.00 Touched By An Angel.

(PG) 11.00 Family Ties. (PG) 12.00 Charmed. (PG) 1.00 Neighbours. 2.00 Dr Quinn.

(PG) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG) 3.30 Raymond. (PG) 4.00 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Becker. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 Bold. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Eye. (M) (2008) 10.35 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 11.35 James Corden. 12.35 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

11.55 ABC Open. 12.00 ABC News. 4.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.55 ABC Open. 6.00 ABC News.

7.00 ABC News Evenings. 8.25 Think Tank. 9.00 ABC News. 9.30 Arthur Phillip: Governor, Sailor, Spy. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Australia’s Remote Islands. 11.00 ABC News. 11.30 #TalkAboutIt. 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 BBC Impact. 1.30 Conflict Zone. 2.00 Al Jazeera. 3.00 BBC Global.

3.30 Australia’s Remote Islands. 4.00 Outside Source. 4.30 BBC Africa. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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6.00 Antiques. 7.00 News. 7.40 Grand Designs.

8.30 Vera. 10.00 Brilliant Creatures: Germaine, Clive, Barry And Bob. 11.00 Movie: The Eye Of The Storm. (2011) 12.55 Late Programs.

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Movie: StarStruck.

(G) (2010) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 The Muppets. New. 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (M) Final.

9.30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell. (M) 10.30 Chicago Fire. (M) 11.30 Royal Pains. (M) Final. 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Seven Early News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 9.30 Cricket. Frank Worrell Trophy. Second Test.

Australia v West Indies. Day 4. Morning session.

(Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Frank Worrell Trophy.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 4.

Afternoon session. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 ACA. 7.30 Border Rico. 8.30 Movie: Rush Hour 2.

(2001) 10.30 Mom. 11.30 Anger Management.

12.00 Undateable. 12.30 20/20. 1.30 TV Shop.

3.30 GMA. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold.

8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Bondi Vet. 12.00 Dr Phil.

1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Modern Family. (PG) 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 12. Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes.

10.40 Limitless. (M) 11.40 48 Hours. 12.40 The Doctors. 1.30 Infomercials. 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 James Robison. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Classical Destinations. 3.00 Wainwright Walks. Final. 3.30 Antiques Uncovered. 4.30 24/7 Wild. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Kylie Kwong. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets From The Royal Wardrobe.

8.30 The Mekong River. (PG) 9.30 One Born Every Minute. (M) 10.25 SBS World News. 11.00 The Fantastical World Of Hormones. (PG) 12.05 Movie: Three Monkeys. (MA15+) (2008) 2.05 Katia Kabanova. 4.00 One Born Every Minute: What Happened Next? (M) 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.50 Puffin Rock. 6.00 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.10 Peter Rabbit. 6.25 Tree Fu Tom. 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 The Checkout: Snack Size.

8.30 The Volcano That Stopped The World. 9.30 Banged Up Abroad. (MA15+) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 10.35 Ross Kemp: Extreme World. (M) 11.20 Head First. (M) 12.20 River Monsters. (PG) 1.10 Hard Time. (M) 2.00 News Update. 2.05 Close. 5.00 Penelope. 5.05 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 5.15 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Bottersnikes And Gumbles.

8.00 Larry The Lawnmower. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Home And Away. (PG) 9.30 NBC Today. 11.00 Dealers. (PG) 12.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 1.00 Parenthood. (PG) 2.00 Charlie’s Angels.

(PG) 3.00 Who’s The Boss? (PG) 3.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 4.00 Bewitched. 4.30 Dealers. (PG) 5.30 60 Minute Makeover. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Endeavour.

(M) 10.30 Agent Anna. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

12.00 Young Justice. (PG) 12.30 The Batman. (PG) 1.00 Green Lantern. (PG) 1.30 Yo-Kai Watch. (PG) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG) 2.30 Wild Kratts.

3.00 SpongeBob. 3.30 Rabbids. (PG) 4.00 Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Young Justice. (PG) 5.00 Ben 10. (PG) 5.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 For The Love Of Cars. (PG) 8.30 Storage Hunters UK. 9.00 Storage Hunters.

(PG) 9.30 Movie: The Devil’s Advocate. (MA15+) (1997) 12.15 Late Programs.

6.00 Infomercials. (PG) 8.00 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 11. Sydney Thunder v Adelaide Strikers. Replay.

11.40 World Sport. 12.00 MasterChef Aust. (PG) 2.30 Megafactories. 3.30 iFish. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Operation Repo. (PG) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Extreme Fisherman. (PG) 8.30 Extreme Fishing. (PG) 9.30 48 Hours. (M) 10.30 The Americans. (MA15+) 11.40 Operation Repo. (PG) 12.10 The Home Team. 12.40 Shopping. 2.10 Diagnosis Murder.

(PG) 3.10 Car Torque. (PG) 3.40 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 3.00 Bangla News.

3.30 Nepali News. 4.00 Mysterious Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.35 Vs Arashi. 5.35 Being Bradford Dillman. (PG) 5.45 American Ninja Warrior. 6.40 If You Are The One. 7.35 Community. (PG) 8.30 Don’t Tell My Mother I’m In… (PG) 9.25 Living With The Enemy. (M) 10.20 The Vice Guide To North Korea. (M) 11.30 South Park. (M) 11.55 Cordon. (M) 12.55 In The Flesh.

1.55 Movie: The Horde. (AV15+) (2009) 3.45 France 24 News In English From Paris. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

3.00 House Of Anubis. 3.25 The Next Step. 4.10 Secret Life Of Boys. 4.15 Make It Pop. 4.40 Canimals.

4.45 Studio 3. 4.50 Adventure Time. 5.15 Hank Zipzer. Final. 5.40 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 5.50 The Amazing Extraordinary Friends.

(PG) 6.20 The Next Step. 6.45 Stay Tuned. 7.00 Total Wipeout. (PG) 8.00 Adventure Time. 8.20 Kobushi. 8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation.

(PG) 8.50 Total Drama World Tour. 9.15 Good Game: SP. 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

6.00 Morning Programs.

9.30 Dream Car Garage.

10.00 Ultimate Factories.

11.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction. (PG) 12.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) 1.00 Once Upon A Time.

(PG) 3.00 Bid And Destroy. (PG) 4.00 Auction Kings. (PG) 4.30 Swamp People. (PG) 5.30 Doomsday Preppers. (PG) 6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol.

(PG) 8.30 Ice Road Truckers. (M) 9.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 10.00 Car Chasers. (M) 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Skippy. 7.00 TV Shop.

8.00 Gilmore Girls. (PG) 9.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Danoz. 10.30 Come Dine With Me. (PG) 11.00 Friends. (PG) 12.00 Movie: Folly To Be Wise. (G) (1953) 2.00 Come Dine With Me. (PG) 2.30 Secret Dealers. (PG) 3.30 RPA. (PG) 4.30 Ellen. (PG) 5.30 Gilmore Girls.

(PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 11.00 Death Row Stories. (M) 12.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 1.00 Dangerman.

(PG) 2.00 TV Shop. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Toasted TV. 8.00 Totally Wild.

8.30 Toasted TV. 9.30 Wurrawhy.

10.00 Touched By An Angel. (PG) 11.00 Family Ties. (PG) 12.00 Charmed. (PG) 1.00 Neighbours. 2.00 Dr Quinn. (PG) 3.00 Infomercials. (PG) 3.30 Raymond. (PG) 4.00 Frasier. (PG) 5.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 5.30 Becker. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Bold. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Rules Of Engagement. (PG) 8.30 Graham Norton. (M) 10.00 Movie: The Beautician And The Beast. (PG) (1997) 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

11.55 ABC Open. 12.00 ABC News. 4.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.55 ABC Open. 6.00 ABC News.

7.00 ABC News Evenings. 8.30 To Be Advised.

9.00 ABC News. 9.30 Arthur Phillip: Governor, Sailor, Spy. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Australia’s Remote Islands. 11.00 ABC News. 11.30 Australia Wide. 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 BBC Impact. 1.30 Conflict Zone. 2.00 Al Jazeera.

3.00 BBC Global. 3.30 Australia’s Remote Islands. 4.00 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust. 10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Pointless.

12.00 News. 1.00 Adam Hills In Gordon St Tonight. 2.00 Antiques Master. 2.30 Catalyst.

3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News.

5.25 Grand Designs. 6.15 Pointless. 7.00 News.

7.30 Midsomer Murders. 9.00 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries. 9.55 The Musketeers. 10.55 ABC News: Late Edition. 11.05 Jimmy Fallon.

11.50 Judith Lucy’s Spiritual Journey. 12.15 Laid. 12.45 Rage. 2.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 Movie: College Road Trip. (G) (2008) 2.00 The Daily Edition.

3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 PRIME7 News. 6.30 PRIME7 News @ 6:30. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol.

(PG) 8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Minds. (M) 9.30 Castle. (M) Final. 10.30 Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (M) 11.30 Grimm. (MA15+) 12.30 Home Shopping. 5.30 Seven Early News.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Mornings: Summer. 9.30 Cricket.

Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Morning session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 12.30 The Cricket Show. 1.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v West Indies. Day 5. Afternoon session. 6.00 NBN News.

7.00 ACA. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Bangkok Airport. 9.30 The Amazing ’90s. 10.30 Inside Story. 11.30 Clipped. 12.00 Undateable. Final. 12.30 Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye. 1.30 TV Shop. 3.30 GMA. 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Ent. Tonight. 6.30 The Home Team. 7.00 Ben’s Menu. 7.30 Bold.

8.00 Family Feud Favourites. 8.30 Studio 10. 11.00 Bondi Vet. 12.00 Dr Phil.

1.00 The Talk. 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. 3.00 Judge Judy. 3.30 The Home Team. 4.00 Ben’s Menu. 4.30 Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 Modern Family. (PG) 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League.

Game 13. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers. 10.40 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 12.40 The Doctors. 1.30 Infomercials. 2.30 Shopping. 4.00 James Robison. 4.30 CBS Morning.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Creative Minds. New. 2.50 German Wanderlust. 3.20 Love And Marriage: A 20th Century Romance. 4.30 Secrets Of Our Living Planet. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Extreme Railway Journeys. Final.

8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.30 Inspector Montalbano. (M) 11.30 Go Back To Where You Came From. (M) 12.30 Movie: The Rocket. (M) (2013) 2.15 Movie: Playoff. (M) (2011) 4.15 Food Lovers’ Guide. 4.50 UK Bitesize. 5.00 CCTV English News. 5.30 NHK World English News.

6.00 Children’s Programs. 5.50 Puffin Rock. 6.00 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.10 Peter Rabbit. 6.25 Tree Fu Tom. 6.50 Shaun The Sheep. 7.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 7.30 River Monsters. (PG) 8.20 The Checkout: Snack Size.

8.30 Burger Bar To Gourmet Star. (PG) 9.15 My Tattoo Addiction. (MA15+) 10.05 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 10.40 Banged Up Abroad.

(MA15+) 11.30 The Volcano That Stopped The World. 12.20 Scrapheap Challenge. 1.55 News Update. 2.00 Close. 5.00 Penelope. 5.05 Toby’s Travelling Circus. 5.15 Children’s Programs.

6.00 Shopping. 7.00 It’s Academic. 7.30 Bottersnikes And Gumbles.

8.00 Larry The Lawnmower. 8.30 Harry’s Practice. 9.00 Home And Away. (PG) 9.30 NBC Today. 11.00 Dealers. (PG) 12.00 Dr Oz. (PG) 1.00 Parenthood. (PG) 2.00 Charlie’s Angels.

(PG) 3.00 Who’s The Boss? (PG) 3.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 4.00 Bewitched. 4.30 Dealers. (PG) 5.30 60 Minute Makeover. (PG) 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (M) 9.30 Movie: The Hunter. (M) (2011) 11.30 Air Crash Investigations. (PG) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

1.00 Green Lantern. (PG) 1.30 Yo-Kai Watch. (PG) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! Arc-V. (PG) 2.30 Wild Kratts.

3.00 SpongeBob. 3.30 Rabbids. (PG) 4.00 Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Young Justice. (PG) 5.00 Ben 10. (PG) 5.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 6.00 Regular Show. (PG) 6.30 Adv Time. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 Jimeoin On Ice. (M) 10.15 Balls Of Steel Australia. (MA15+) 10.45 Balls of Steel Australia.

(MA15+) 11.15 Anger Management. (M) 11.45 American Digger. (PG) 12.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Infomercials. (PG) 8.00 Cricket.

Big Bash League. Game 12. Brisbane Heat v Hobart Hurricanes. Replay.

11.40 Totally Wild. 12.00 MasterChef Aust. (PG) 2.30 Undercover Boss. (PG) 3.30 iFish. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Operation Repo.

(PG) 5.30 Whacked Out Sports. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud Favourites. 6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.30 Megafactories. 8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.30 Movie: Planet Of The Apes. (M) (1968) 12.00 The Home Team. 12.30 Shopping. 2.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 3.00 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 4.00 M*A*S*H. (PG) 5.00 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 2.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 3.00 Bangla News.

3.30 African News. 4.00 Mysterious Cities Of Gold. (PG) 4.35 Vs Arashi. 5.35 Urban Freestyler. 5.40 American Ninja Warrior. 6.35 If You Are The One. 7.35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Knights Of Badassdom. (MA15+) (2013) 10.05 Movie: Army Of Darkness.

(M) (1992) 11.45 Wilfred. (MA15+) 12.15 Shameless. (MA15+) 2.05 Toast Of London. (M) 2.35 Morgan Spurlock’s New Britannia. (M) Final.

3.25 DW News In English From Berlin. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

6.00 Children’s Programs.

3.10 House Of Anubis. 3.25 The Next Step. 4.10 Secret Life Of Boys. 4.15 Make It Pop. 4.40 Canimals. 4.45 Studio 3. 4.50 Adventure Time. 5.15 Gortimer Gibbon’s Life On Normal Street. 5.35 Mal.com.

5.50 The Amazing Extraordinary Friends. 6.20 The Next Step. 6.45 Stay Tuned. 7.00 Total Wipeout. 8.00 Adventure Time. 8.20 Kobushi.

Final. 8.30 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 8.50 Total Drama World Tour. 9.15 Good Game: SP. 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

6.00 Morning Programs.

8.30 Sofia The First.

9.00 Crash & Bernstein.

9.30 Dream Car Garage. (PG) 10.00 Ultimate Factories. 11.00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction.

(PG) 12.00 The Amazing Race. (PG) 1.00 Once Upon A Time. (PG) 3.00 Bid And Destroy. (PG) 4.00 Auction Kings. (PG) 4.30 Swamp People.

(PG) 5.30 Doomsday Preppers. (PG) 6.30 Seinfeld. (PG) 7.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 8.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 10.30 Cajun Pawn Stars. (PG) 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Friends. (PG) 6.30 Skippy. 7.00 TV Shop.

8.00 Gilmore Girls. (PG) 9.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Come Dine With Me. (PG) 11.00 Friends. (PG) 12.00 Movie: The Lady Killers. (PG) (1955) 1.50 Come Dine With Me. (PG) 2.20 Hoarding: Buried Alive. (PG) 3.20 Poirot. 4.30 Ellen. (PG) 5.30 Gilmore Girls. (PG) 6.30 Friends. (PG) 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.30 Major Crimes. (M) 9.30 Westside. (MA15+) 10.30 Westside. (M) 11.30 Almost Human. (M) 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Family Ties. 12.00 Charmed. 1.00 Neighbours.

2.00 Dr Quinn. 3.00 Infomercials. 3.30 Raymond. 4.00 Frasier. 5.00 King Of Queens.

5.30 Becker. 6.00 Family Feud Favourites.

6.30 Bold. (PG) 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.00 Futurama. (PG) 8.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.00 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 10.00 Cleveland. (M) 10.30 Bob’s Burgers. 11.00 Duckman. 11.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 12.30 Late Programs.

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

11.55 ABC Open. 12.00 ABC News. 4.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.55 ABC Open. 6.00 ABC News.

7.00 ABC News Evenings. 8.30 Year In Review.

9.00 ABC News. 9.30 Arthur Phillip: Governor, Sailor, Spy. 10.00 The World. 10.30 Australia’s Remote Islands. 11.00 ABC News. 11.30 The Drum. 12.00 ABC News. 12.30 BBC Impact.

1.30 Conflict Zone. 2.00 Al Jazeera. 3.00 BBC Global. 3.30 Australia’s Remote Islands. 4.00 Outside Source. 4.30 Late Programs.

Wednesday, december 30

Tuesday, december 29

6.00 News. 9.00 ABC News.

10.00 Gardening Aust. 10.25 Grand Designs. 11.15 Pointless.

12.00 News. 1.00 New Tricks. 2.00 Antiques Master. 2.30 Catalyst. 3.00 One Plus One. 3.30 Aust Story. 4.00 The Cook And The Chef. 4.30 Eggheads. 5.00 News. 5.25 Grand Designs.

6.15 Pointless. 7.00 News. 7.30 Midsomer Murders. 9.00 Restoration Man. 9.50 Stop Laughing… This Is Serious. 10.50 ABC News: Late Edition. 11.00 Jimmy Fallon. 11.45 Fortitude. 12.35 Randling. 1.10 A Quiet Word…

With Rob Sitch. 1.40 Late Programs.

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BEAUTIFUL FLOWERING clivias large plants in pots from $10 each. Ph: 6585 7012 BEDROOM CHAIR small, upholstered, woolen, good condition, $25. Ph: 6584 9575 BELLINI JUICER very little use, good condition, $20 or make an offer. Ph: 0408 722 331 BEURER SHIATSU back and neck massage seat cover, used twice, still in original box, $75.

Ph: 0458 174 083 BIKE CARRIER removable, suits vehicles with a tailgate, no drilling or tools needed, carries 2 bikes with front wheel off, very good condition, $40 ONO. Ph: 0466 698 711 BLACK LAMP shades x 2 brand new still in covers, $15 each.

Ph: 0427 628 052 BOOSTER SEAT for child 3-8, Hipod expandable, certified Aus Std, excellent condition, $50 ono.

Ph: 0408 722 331 BRICKS SAND colour with pattern, 100 - $75, new.

Ph: 6562 2686 BRICKS SANDSTOCK, Handmade approx 450 plus halves, $2.50 each.

Ph: 0407 890 293 BRITA FILTER jug white plus 3 cartrdges, fits in the door of the fridge. Used for short time S10.

Ph: 0419 156 669 BUILDING BESSER blocks, approx. 50 for $100, second hand. Ph: 6562 2686 CASIO ELECTRONIC keyboard, 76 key touch response, 45 auto play demo tunes and 5 built in tones, $90. Ph: 6582 2891 CHEST FREEZER good condition, 500ml x 600ml, $160 ono. Ph: 6556 5234

CORNER TV STAND on castors silver grey, 2 glass doors, adjustable shelf 71.5cm x 54 x 43H, exc cond, $50 negotiable.

Ph: 6582 7781 CUSHIONS NEW cond, white & navy, assorted, p/mac cbd, $8 each. Ph: 6584 0233 CYCLIC DEFROST fridge, see working, great second fridge for xmas, $50. Ph: 0414 845 004 DAYLILIES in flower, over 100 varieties from $2.50 bareroot to $5.00 potted. Ph: 6562 2686 DELUX BEACH SUNSHELTER 240W x 255D x 140H 3 mesh windows, roll down curtains, zip floor, still in sealed box, $25.

Ph: 0414 876 350 DINNER SERVICE, 75pcs, 1893, made by Grimwade, monogramed WJF, dinner plates 2 sizes, soup, side-plates, $695.

Ph: 0410 343 427 DINING SUITE $65.

Ph: 6581 3581 DINING SUITE four chairs, nice little setting, mark on table top otherwise very good cond, $50.

Ph: 0414 845 004 DINING SUITE Shirley 7pce timber with loredo slot back chairs in stone suede, ex cond, $574. Ph: 0418 277 895 DINING ROOM suite, 1900’s 75mm high x 170mm long x 103mm wide, oval, 6 chairs, $500. Ph: 0400 398 695 no private numbers DISHLEX WHITE dishwasher DX103, works fine, upgraded to stainless steel, $100 ono.

Ph: 6584 2262 DOG CARRY bag for small dog $20. Ph: 0414 650 464

FOLDING PUSHBIKE in carry bag, unused gift, retail $169 sell $100. Ph: 0419 627 793 FOOT MASSAGER, electromagnetic, unwanted gift, infared remote control, $100.

Ph: 6587 4395 FOX SKINS tanned, ready for xmas presents, $80.

Ph: 0408 070 260 FRIDGE/FREEZER Samsung, 560L, water dispenser in door $200 ono. Ph: 0408 070 260 FRIDGE KELVINATOR 300L, 2 door, selling due to upsizing, $250 ono. Ph: 6559 9500 GAS OVEN Spinflo propate. Built in model suit caravan etc Ph: 6586 0827 or 0429 856 242 GENERATOR HONDA Euioi 1kw, brand new condition, new price $1.400 a bargain at $750.

Ph: 6586 0827 or 0429 856 242 GENTS BICYCLE as new condition, $200. Ph: 6581 2644

INVERSION TABLE by Crane Sports, very good condition, height adjustable, reduces stress and stimulates blood flow, $70.

Ph: 6587 4395

PUSH HAND mower, used once, brand GMC, $20.

Ph: 0402 568 596

KIDS GOLF club set, bag, balls, new in box, suit gift, $80.

Ph: 0411 040 888

QUALITY ARCOSTEEL 18/10 stainless steel, 14 piece pot/pan cookset plus large alum pot used, very good cond, $50 ono.

Ph: 6584 2262

KIDS TOYS, lots of different items. Ph: 6559 6554

LADIES LINDSAY Tartan Evening Dress, complete with matching Stole, $150. Ph: 6581 4099

RIGHT AND LEFT hand golf clubs and carts, $50each.

Ph: 6559 6554

LAWN MOWER/MULCHER Sanli, 4 stroke, 19inch cut, ex cond, $200. Ph: 0417 518 987

RYOBI CIRCULAR saw, 175mm, $30. Ph: 6583 2297

TRAMPOLINE PRO Lympathic rebounder (not a toy) suit up to 160kg, cost $300 sell $75.

Ph: 6562 2550 or 0417 665 401

LUKE MAGAN’S salt grill cookbook, new luxe edition, $30.

Ph: 0411 040 888

GOLF CLUBS wilsons, full set with buggy, balls, tees etc, great cond, $200 ono.

Ph: 0418 277 895

MINI AGAPANTHUS and Daylilies from $2.50.

Ph: 6562 2686

CHILDS TABLE with 4 different coloured chairs, solid wood, used once. Ph: 6583 7408 or 0447 898 624

DOG KENNEL suit large dog and a separate raised bed 65cm x 90cm, strong metal frame, $60.

Ph: 0417 679 177

HIKING MAT Mountain designs pro ¾ length, slef inflating horizontal & vertical corning, brand new cost $80, sell $55.

Ph: 6585 5074

CHRISTMAS TREE from David Jones, natural green, looks real, 167 cm, with a stand, as new, paid $197, sell $65. Ph: 0419 156 669

DOUBLE BED ensemble $150, 2 bed side chest of drawers $40each, dining setting table & 4 chairs $120, all good cond.

Ph: 6583 6950

MIRROR COUNTRY style, wide timber frame, 170cmx66cm, $50.

Ph: 0402 568 596

RYOBI HAMMER drill, 600w, $30. Ph: 6583 2297 SCHOOL UNIFORM girl’s pants suitable for Mackillop and Regional Colleges SAPSS, Size 12, very good condition, $20.

Ph: 0411 166 089 SHOES 2 pair black flatties, size 8, 2 pair boots, one black, one coffee, all brand new, $20.

Ph: 0414 845 004 SINGLE BED wooden storage drawers underneath, $55.

Ph: 0418 272 190 SINGLE TRUNDLE bed, white, $75. Ph: 6581 3581

MIRROR GOLD ornate beveled, 1150 x 830, ex cond, $300.

Ph: 0409 320 267

SINGLE WOOD bed with inner sprung mattress, excellent condition, $85. Ph: 0404 987 936

MISTRAL BAR fridge with freezer compartment, stainless steel look, $80. Ph: 0418 799 913

SMALL VANITY unit, $30.

Ph: 6559 6554

MITRE SAW Ryobi, working bench, 11 drawers and shelf, $100. Ph: 6583 3557

SOLID PINE, 110cm round table, extendable, 4 matching chairs with cushions, protective glass top, $85. Ph: 0416 239 844

MOBILE 3 piece work bench, solid timber, 2.40mL x 0.84mW x 0.82mH, $25. Ph: 5511 3366

SOLID WOOD extension table, seats 8 with 6 upholstered chairs, ex cond, $350. Ph: 6583 6119

HIKING PACK osprey ariel 55L, all attachment loops & heaps side/front mesh pockets, brand new, paid $275 sell $185.

Ph: 6585 5074

MOTOR BIKE stand jack, $160.

Ph: 0409 480 532

STEP LADDER 1m high, $20.

Ph: 6581 3323

OIL HEATER good cond, $20.

Ph: 6559 8582

DOUBLE BUNKBED with mattresses, as new cost $1,000, sell for $300. Ph: 6562 2832

HOME BREWERS 10 doz grolsch bottles in cases. $40 per doz.

Ph: 0419 627 793

OLD 3 wheel kids tricycle, in good cond, $90. Ph: 0431 753 936 or 0403 046 118

STOCK CRATE custom made steel, 3.3m x 2.02m, o d dual entry/exit with divider, suit small truck or trailer, $2700.

Ph: 0447 654 518

CIRCULAR SAW 1200w, brand new, never used, unwanted gift $45. Ph: 6584 9575

EAZY VEGAN and Lebanese cook books, new, $20 for the pair.

Ph: 0411 040 888

OLD HOME brew bottles 750ml.

Ph: 0432 796 628

STRAWBERRY PLANTS $2 each or 3 for $5 Dunbogan Ph: 0418 278 706

CLASSIC TV and movies on VHS and DVD, 100’s to pick from, 30cents each. Ph: 0438 322 941

ELECTRIC WINCH, Ironman 12,000lb, new rope, remote control & damper blanket, not used, $1,000. Ph: 0417 468 140

HOME GYM york 401, first class condition, Canadian built, pulley system, weights 54.5kg, $375.

Ph: 0416 031 141

OUTBACK BBQ with cover and full gas bottle, $150 ono.

Ph: 0411 094 878

SUNBEAM CLASSIC banquet, 38cm non-stick frypan, still in box, $50. Ph: 6581 1706

PAIR LAMP tables, american timber, new cond, 71cm x 71cm x 50cmH, sell $40 each.

Ph: 6584 0233

SUNBEAM CAFÉ JUICER metal juice extractor with whole fruit chute, excellent condition, $75.

Ph: 6559 8416

PICNIC TABLE brand new in box, 8-seater 1.8m foldup LifeStyle 37kg, ideal extra seating or camping aid, $150.

Ph: 0447 654 518

SUPERCHARGED VEGETARIAN cookbook, new, suit gift, $10.

Ph: 0411 040 888

CIG TRADESMAN Welder 415, good condition with 10m heavy duty lead, $250.

Ph: 0407 890 293

COMPUTER DESK with hutch, very good cond, $45.

Ph: 6581 2975 COMPUTER DESK 120cm x 46cm, upper shelf, small cupboard under, suitable for computer, $35. Ph: 6581 1471 COOKBOOK SEPIA by Martin Benn, luxe edition, new, $30.

Ph: 0411 040 888 Place your FREE AD here

ELECTROLUX WASHABLE HEPA vacuum cleaner filter EF83, new, suits models Z5740/Z5747, $20. Ph: 0411 166 089

HOT SPRING jetsetter portable massage spa, ex cond, 3 person, ozone water purification, cheapest spa to run, $4,000 neg.

Ph: 6583 2782 HUNT PRINTS from orig paintings, l/e signed, $20.

Ph: 0419 326 597

EZI COOK original and best Ezi Cook 747 electronic, all attachments, exc cond, $90.

Ph: 6584 4760

INDUSTRIAL LADDER bailey 4.5, extends 9mtr, suit builder or painter, sell $420 ono urgent.

Ph: 6584 0747 or 0403 285 503

FISHING SINKERS snapper leads, all types, make an offer.

Ph: 0408 070 260

INDUSTRIAL SINGER sewing machine, on table with treadle foot, 132K7, for sewing canvas & horse rugs, ex cond, $2,500 no offers. Ph: 0497 070 941

THERAPOD BACKREST easily adjusted $55. Ph: 0414 650 464

TRAVEL IRON Korjo with bag $25. Ph: 0414 650 464

GOLF CLUBS 9 irons, 3 woods, bag and buggy, $200 ono.

Ph: 6582 1854

DOG GROOMING set and charging cord, new, $90.

Ph: 6559 9566

TERRYS COACH tours, 5x tickets to Mrs Browns Boys, 13th Feb 2016, day trip Newcastle Ent Centre, $195. Ph: 0417 324 197

RECORDS, 3000 for sale, $1 each. Ph: 0419 143 134

LADIES RED Tartan Skirt – Lindsay Tartan, size 16, mid-calf length, made in Scotland, matching stole avail $150.

Ph: 6581 4099

LOUNGES 2 SEATER, red, as new were $699 selling $250 ono.

Ph: 6586 0841

CHILD BOOSTER seat like new, used by Grandparents, suit child 3-8, $50 ono. Ph. 0408 722 331

TAILOR MADE R11 golf clubs and bag, as new, $500.

Ph: 0466 989 804

TILES, WALL new 300 x 450mm, 45 square meters, were $34psm, make an offer, text or call for photo. Ph: 0429 917 629

GOLF BALLS large quantity, many brands, 40c - $1 each.

Ph: 0418 653 405

HIKING JACKET colimbia bugaboo interchange, outer shell waterproof, zip in fleece, each works separate cost $299 sell $175. Ph: 6585 5074

TATONKA COOKING set, multi set with alcohol burner, great for camping, $65. Ph: 0414 650 464

QUEEN EMSEMBLE to give away, please ring for details.

Ph: 0414 845 004

GOLF BALLS all brands from 20c - $1. Ph: 0408 070 260

HALLWAY EXPANDING Child barrier $25. Ph: 0414 650 464

PUNCHING BAG new, everlast brand, black and white, 5ft long 50kg, new cost $180, sell $50.

Ph: 0434 279 449

JACKETS and coats for super cold winter, from Europe, med size male. Ph: 6581 3323

LEATHER JACKET Green, ladies size 12. Ph: 0447 898 624 or 6583 7108

GREENS 24/7 cookbook, new, suitable gift, $10.

Ph: 0411 040 888

PORT-A-POTTY as new, $40.

Ph: 6583 3557

PINE 2 piece dresser, 1980 glass front top cupboard with drawers and cupboard under $150.

Ph: 6559 7938

SUPERFOOD DIET cookbook, new, suit gift, $10.

Ph: 0411 040 888 SURFBOARD 9’0 MAL, good condition, $350. Ph: 6585 5511

TRITON WORK bench, mark 3, $150. Ph: 6562 2686 TUBULAR ANTENNA mast 10 – 30ft extended, 3 sections, $40.

Ph: 6582 2928 TV CABINET polished pine, 2 door and shelf 800 x x670, A1, $60, W/hope. Ph: 6586 0841 TV CABINET black, 120mm high x 1900mm long x 44mm wide, with 2 glass doors & adjustable shelves, $150. Ph: 0400 398 695 no private numbers TV STAND, solid pine, custom made as new, L 94cm, D 42cm, H 74cm, $55. Ph: 0419 156 669 TWO FLORAL lounge chairs, $50. Ph: 6581 0159 UNIQUE SCOTTISH “Mohair” Cape, suitable for slim lady, very warm, made in Jedburgh, Scotland, $250.

Ph: 6581 4099 VINYL LP’S – Status Quo, Suzi Quatro, Angels, Village People, Devo, Toto, from $12 ea. Can send photos. Ph: Colleen 0466 908 573 WADER NEW Snowbee, tan, light weight in box, never worn, Nylon/ PVC boot footed, size 12, $60.

Ph: 0417 679 177 WALL UNIT with glass shelves and doors, bar and bottom cabinet, $80. Ph: 6583 3557 WELDER CIGWELD trans mig 130, as new, 5ml steel stainless & alum with gas, new roll wire & auto helmet, $500 ono.

Ph: 6582 2499 WESTINGHOUSE TWO door fridge, as new, $600 ono, Port Mac. Ph: 0419 171 041 WHEEL BARROW good cond, $25. Ph: 6559 8582 WHITE BOOKSHELF solid timber, 12 shelves, 145cmL x 134cmH x 30cmW, $225. Ph: 6586 4683 WINDOW light coffee colour, double hung with flyscreen, 800x 1600, $120.

Ph: 0418 288 077 or 6559 5623 WINDOWS from reno, large aluminium slider 3m x 1.5m, 3 timber with glass, 12 panel glass door, $80 ono.

Ph: 6556 5234

Your Local Independent - The Hastings and The Macleay

Thursday 24 December, 2015

CLASSIFIEDS 02 6583 9088 FOR SALE

MOTOR VEHICLES

TRAILERS

CARAVAN/CAMPING

PRODUCE/LIVESTOCK

WOODEN PINE table, 4 chairs, as new, round, $150.

Ph: 6581 0159

HYUNDAI GETZ ‘04, manual, rego April 2016, 267km, $2,200.

Ph: 0411 594 363 HYUNDAI IX35 4WD elite, turbo diesel, auto, 54,000km, service history, immaculate cond, one owner, BBL92X, $20,500ono.

Ph: 0422 501 903

PEDIGREE P/TOP 17ft, 12mths rego, s/beds, gas stove, grill and oven, 3way frig, m/wave, tv, r/o awning, f/annex, A1, $14,900.

Ph: 0412 544 820

BULK COMPOST

WOOL FLOOR rug, traditional elephant foot pattern in rich red/ black, new cond, cost $800 sell $280. Ph: 6584 0233

BOX TRAILER 6x4 heavy duty, built 11/15 never used, plus Jockey and spare wheel, 12 months rego $1,150.

Ph: 0407 556 500 GALL TRAILER 2mx, good cond, $1,200. Ph: 6582 2499

TOYOTA CAMPERVAN 1990, has rust, no rego, have parts to fix pop top, fully decked out, motor done up recently, $1500 ono.

Ph; 6586 3640

WRECKING TRAILER sailor, mast, sails, trailer, boom, toilet, stays, hull, anchor, ropes and more. Ph: 0421 193 415 WRITING DESK good order, 3 draws, 1.40mL x 0.74mW x 0.73mH, $25. Ph: 5511 3366

WANTED TO BUY

AUSTRALIAN STAMPS UNUSED decimal currency, stamp year book, sheets, packs $ loose.

Ph: 6583 4548 or txt 0431 242 724 BULLBAR HILUX ’99 model 4x4.

Ph: 6556 5443 PORTABLE CD player, in good order. Ph: 0429 113 307 FEMALE ROSELLA. Ph: 0429 113 307 KIDS TRIKE tandem, complete or parts. Ph: 0427 565 443 PILCHERS OR overpants, for cloth nappies. Ph: 0427 565 443

GARAGE SALE PLACE YOUR

JAGUAR XJ6 1987, 3.6, blue metalic, oatmeal interior, auto, air con, p steer, quad headlights, 15” special wheels, near new tyres, upgraded brake booster, new suspension rubbers, hoses, new fuel pump, wheel align, good car, 5 mths pen rego, BS26XX, $5,500 firm. Ph: 6562 2960 after 6pm KIA RIO 2012 auto, rego July 2016, Kia warranty 2017, only 49,800 kms, excellent condition, silver in colour, $9,990.

Ph: 0414 822 568 LAND ROVER series 3, allum tray back, good cond, $2,500.

Ph: 0409 565 189 MITSUBISHI MAGNA s/wagon, 2001, auto, 6months rego, runs well, $1,500 ono. Ph: 6581 0810 ESCORT 1975 mach 2 series, 8mths rego, 83,000 original kms, great project car, $3,000.

Ph: 0455 519 709 PEUGEOT 206 Black Coupe 2002, superb cond, 127,000km, new tyres, 12mnths rego, runs smooth, careful upkeep, $6,500 quick sale. Ph: 0422 576 933 PUSH BAR suit 100 series Land Cruiser, $75. Ph: 6582 1501

ADVERT HERE

FIRST 3 LINES FREE 4 KINDEE CLOSE, PMQ, Sun 27th from 9am, internal doors and other building items, antique tools and bits of furniture.

MOTOR VEHICLES 1994 DAIHATSU Charade, 4 door, auto, runs well, good tyres, 225,930km, rego 21/11/15, $300 ono. Ph: 0409 849 336 1998 NISSAN skyline GTS-T, 2L turbo, 17” Nitto semi slicks, D2 front coil overs, appexi rear coil overs, front & rear strut bars, race seat& harness, can’t registered, race or drift only $4,500 firm.

Ph: 0413 081 315 2001 MITSUBISHI Magna, rego until Dec 2015, clean car, runs well, station wagon, $2,000 ono.

Ph: 6581 0810 2002 HOLDEN Astra TS Equipe City 1.8L, 5sp Man, 4dr sedan, blue, log books, 1yr rego, reliable, 150,000 km, $2,950.

Ph: 0411 166 089 BF FALCON wagon, LPG, many extras inc mags, tow bar, excellent condition, all country km, reg 07/16. Ph: 0407 485 323 BMW 218d Active Tourer, brand new, unwanted prize, 2L diesel, 8 spd auto, very fuel efficient, Alpine white, rego 11/16, b/tooth, GPS, front sensors, rear cam, auto t/gate etc. $49,000.

Ph: 0439 066 682 CAMRY S/W 1991 auto, not reg, needs rear eng seal but good quiet motor, transm good for parts, rust roof. Ph: 0447 654 518

CARS

Under $2000

DL11087 Phone: 0427 628 245

RAV 4 wheels and tyres, 75% tread, $650. Ph: 0422 672 882 SUBARU FORESTER GX ’99, auto, good cond, serviced reg, 175,400km, rego 05/16, KW588, $4,999 ono. Ph: 0409 817 361 or 6583 8191 SUZUKI SX4 Hatch 2013, white, 4X2 AWD 4X4, one owner, GPS, roof racks, bluetooth, 12000kms, immaculate, rego 1/16, CQ18S, $18,600. Ph: 0481 355 194 VW POLO ‘06 1.9 TDI Engine, 5sp man, a/c, p/steer, airbags, t/ bar, c/control, 134km, Exc fuel use, 6mths rego BZ41KP $8,990.

Ph: 0421 229 305

MOTORCYCLES COSSACK 650 motor bike parts, boot load, mainly motor parts plus a few other pieces, offers around $500. Ph: 6586 3640 HONDA LEAD scooter 100cc, very, very cheap to run, 30km per litre, reg to 03/16, priced to sell $1050. Ph: 0405 466 706

NEW Trailers 6x4 $880, 7x4 $980, 7x5 $1,130 H’duty + rego.

Ph: 0448 685 469 or 6562 7235

TRUCKS

MARINE AND ACCESSORIES 14FT TINNY no motor, on trailer, unreg, good river boat, seats 4, $1,100 ono. Ph: 0425 241 835

Truck and Dog Tipper

Bisalloy Steel bodies. Newway suspension. 18 spd Road Ranger recond’ 60,000 kms ago. Privately owned and operated, well maintained, little work since RTA Pit Inspection.

Genuine reason for selling.

MUST SELL - all offers considered. $69,000 Ph: 0415 325 559

CARAVAN/CAMPING 05 ROADSTAR 18ft, URGENT SALE, tandem axels, full annex and awning, single beds, air con, m/wave, oven, ex con, rego 4/16, $18,500 neg. Ph: 0429 433 153 5TH WHEELER Ultima 27RK, 2010 model, $80,000.

Ph: 0417 895 973 2011 CRUSADER X Country Queen Island, bed, shower/toilet combo, shade annex 17ft AC, excellent cond, $48,000.

Ph: 6581 2121 2002 JAYCO Heritage, pop top, 18ft, sleeps two, good con, rego Jun 2016, $17,000 ono.

Ph: 6583 4170

YAMAHA RAPTOR 660 quad, original tyres, top cond, $3,850.

Ph: 0409 565 189 YAMAHA XVF 2014. 1300 Cue Striker motorcycle, reg NFP91, 4 years warranty, 2,162km, $14,000 no offers. Ph: 0438 024 505 QUAD 4x4 Kawaski 300 hi/low range rebuilt. $5,000 Ph: 0407 890 293 Place your FREE AD here

ALLY CRAFT 395 tinny BMN, covered cogal trailer, 12 months rego on boat and trailer, little use and garaged, $4,400.

Ph: 0427 282 996 CARABBEAN BERTRAM 5.2m hull, hydraulic steer, covers, trailer, both registered PMQ $3250. Ph: 0410 343 427 CATAMARAN NACRA 5.8, reg’d trailer, fully equip, $5300.

Ph: 6559 9381

KAYAK DAGGER Element, little use $890 ono. Ph: 0422 672 882

HAY LUCERNE suit cow and horse, all types and sizes.

Ph: 6583 3658 or 0429 007 455 HORSE MANURE free, you collect from paddock.

Ph: 0497 070 941 HORSE AGISTMENT W/hope, good fencing, feed shed and yard.

Good rates. Ph: 0437 039 856

MILLET HAY Under 100 Bales $10/bale Over 100 Bales $8/bale + GST. Ph: 6585 8257

SHED SALE horse rugs, tub steel, gates, fly screen, door, elect fence, ATT, pictures & much more, 891 Upper Rollands Plains Rd. Ph: 6585 8257

MACHINERY

CATTLE HEAD bale, $150.

Ph: 0427 998 557

KAYAK WHEELS for moving kayak, $60. Ph: 0427 598 547

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 20 disc plow, good cond $1900 GST incl. Ph: 6585 8257

WANTED quintrex explorer 385/390, private buyer.

Ph: 6582 3336

REAR SCOOP linkage mount or forktruck with trip lever.

Ph: 0409 565 189

CARAVAN 17ft unregistered, aluminium, suit on site, $900.

Ph: 0421 693 493

BUDGIES YOUNG Peach Faces all colours. Ph: 6581 0404

PETS AND SUPPLIES

DOG GROOMING washing & clipping. Ph: Belinda 0409 837 337

Australian Pet Boarding K9 SPECIALIST TRAINING CENTRE

JAYCO WESTPORT poptop, 18ft tandem, very good unit with new innerspring singles, TV aerial, rear window covers, new roof struts and awning springs, excellent to tow, easy to reverse, 2000 model, good tires, $15500.

Ph: 0427 616 115

GRAIN FEEDERS silage & hay feeders, ward grain gear.

Ph: 6556 5189

BERTI MULCHER 2300 wide, good cond, $3,900.

Ph: 6556 5443

CAMPING FRIGDE/FREEZER eva kool 12/240volt, $300.

Ph: 0427 598 547

JAYCO EXPANDA 2007 pop top, sleeps 6, roll out awning, bed flys, m/wave, tv/dvd, club lounge, $22,500. Ph: 0402 252 680

Ph: 0427 258 131

KAYAK 2.8M 5 rod holders, trolley, anchor, life jacket, used twice, pics available on mobile, $500 no offers. Ph: 0438 980 145

AFFORDABLE QUALITY pet care, walking, minding, transport.

Ph: 0431 242 724 or 6583 4548

COROMAL LIFESTYLE 615 21ft, full ensuite, mash mach, annex, a/c, exc cond, $34,500.

Ph: 0438 835 046 or 0418 622 376

Mortons Creek Haulage

CLASSIC 28FT LOA Schooner, fun boat, very sound cond, reco diesel, many extras, $19,000.

Ph: 0421 601 550

YAMAHA 3HP outboard, ex cond, $500. Ph: 0421 601 550

COOLABAH CAMPER full annex, dual battery system with solar drifter, kitchen, fridge, gmat, solar blanket, very good cond, $12,000 ono. Ph: 0403 197 681

BULK CHICKEN LITTER

6’ SOUTHERN Cross finishing mower, very good condition - less than 100 hrs, $1,450 ono.

Ph: 6559 4773 or 0408 738 650

2003 JAYCO Penguin 11, shade cloth awning, 3way fridge, cook top, microwave, storage boxes, $11,500. Ph: 0412 066 561

MOTOR BIKE stand jack, $100.

Ph: 6583 6579 YAMAHA FZR 1000, 1988, great cond for age, electric dash, black panther mica paint, great collectors item or weekend ride, no rego, $2,000 firm.

Ph: 0413 081 315

VISCOUNT GAZELLE, sleeps two people, plenty of storage inside and out, 6ft awning rear entrance, extras, $8,500.

Ph: 0428 770 871

BULK AGLIME

Dog School, run by qualified Police Dog Handler Trainer of Australian Champion “Sparticus”

3 Week Courses Private Lessons Available

Qualified Behaviorist

Ph 6562 4618 australianpetboarding.com.au

2014 and 2015 Business Award Winner

WHITE ROOSTER 9 months old, free. Ph: 6585 1979

PRODUCE/LIVESTOCK DORPER RAM pure bred, Beechwood $150.

Ph: 6585 6778 Place your FREE AD here

REAL ESTATE TRANSPORTABLE HOME like new, aircon, secure, ens, 10m x 3.6m, fully insulated, well built, only lived in for2 years, Kempsey, $45,000. Ph: 6562 2686

FOR RENT FEMALE FOR furnished room with bathroom & toilet & share nice big house in Wauchope on acres, must be clean & respectable, to share with other lady, reasonable rent.

Ph: 6586 1460 or 0497 070 941 LIVE IN handyman with own caravan, cheap rent in return for some help, on 5acres in Wauchope. Ph: 0437 039 856 or 6586 1460 PERMANENT/CASUAL accommodation on river, cabins & caravans, suit HWY workers.

Ph: 6585 0264 STORAGE UNITS 6x3mtrs, $44wk incl gst, 24/7 access, very secure, well maintained, Gladstone St, Kempsey.

Ph: 6562 6144 TOWN & COUNTRY REMOVALS piano and antique specialist, your local removalist since 1993.

Ph: 6583 1572 or 0421 483 233

SHARE ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE KEMPSEY spacious room with cooking facility, ensuite, no pets. Ph: 6561 7574 or 0428 738 500

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YOU CAN TEXT, FAX, OR EMAIL YOUR AD TO: Text: 0456 454 749 Fax: 02 6583 7253 Email: info@pminews.com.au

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BOWLS ROUND UP Port Macquarie Panthers

THE winners in the Tuesday afternoon bowls were Bruce Fairhall and John Roll-Up. The runners up were Bill Moodie and Phil Ross with the consolation prize going to Tom Thrussell and Garry Deacon.

The winners in the Thursday afternoon bowls were Horst Andjelic – John Innes and Ken “Captain” Errington. The runners up were Young Reginald Player – Jeff Hayes and Graham Barry with the consolation prize going to Les Tobin – Roy Sweeney and Brian Bradley.

Ted Rutowski – Young Reg Player and Graham Barry were the winners in the Saturday afternoon bowls with the consolation prize going to Jan Ross – Bill Moodie and Phil Ross.

Next Tuesday is Men’s Pairs – Casual dress with a 1pm start.

Port City Men’s

THE controlling body for the 2016 Grade 1 pennants will be the state match committee,

not the zone as it was. Port City will be in the Northern Conference, section 5. The other sides in this section are – Westport, North Haven and Wauchope. Pennants will begin on Saturday March 12 with the draw on the notice board.

There will be social bowls on Wednesday 30, but not New Year’s Eve and the Sunday mixed triples is in recess until January 10.

Free coaching is available on Saturday and Sunday mornings (bowls provided), just turn up at 10 am.

Results for the Social Bowls last Wednesday were winners: D Lynch – M Wallis – M Hookam and consolation to C Halls – J Boys – T Cornforth.

Thursday winners: were Rex Hawkins – Ron Apps with consolation to Joe Judge - Bob Kane.

We congratulate all the winners and runners up and recipients of the special awards made on Presentation Day. Club Championships Major Fours’ winners were Greg Keft, Tommy Smith, Geoff Mitchell, Mike Rand. Runners up John Hrabak, Ken Paulsen, Bryce Stewart, Greg

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SOME 136 members of the Wauchope Men’s Veteran Golf club enjoyed a successful Single Stableford event on Tuesday, December 15.

The competition was conducted over three grades and the winners were A grade: Ken Gallie (hcp10) 41 pts, runner up was Roy Stokes (hcp10) with 40 pts and in third place was Bruce Wilson (hcp8) with 40 pts on a c/b. B grade: Winner was Bruce Anderson (hcp18) with 43 pts which was also the best score of the day, runner up was Warren Brentnall (hcp18) with 40 pts and in third place was Julius Dellicastelli (hcp20) with 39 pts on a c/b. C grade: John O’Callaghan (hcp27) took out the honours with 41pts on a c/b to runner up Allan Smith (hcp34) also with 41 pts. In third place was Peter Jaye (hcp25) with 40 pts.

Nearest the pin comp was also conducted over three grades on holes four and eighteen.

On the Fourth, A grade went to David Cairns 2.12m, B grade, Barry Watson with 1.29m and C grade, Ray Smith 6.3m. On the Eighteenth A grade went to Bruce Wilson 3.05m, C grade Ken Bennett with 1.5m and C grade to Collin Hassall with 5.15m. Nearest of the nearest being present was Barry Watson.

In the ball comp, balls went down to 35 on a c/b in A grade, down to 35 on a c/b also in B grade and C grade went down to 34 on a c/b.

Overall this gave 39 players a bonus ball each.

Next week’s Single Stableford is the last game for 2015. Our first game in 2016 is January 6. Bookings online or through the pro shop.

Brims. Major Triples’ winners - Ian Binder, Phil Baker, Geoff Mitchell. Runners Up - John Hrabak, Richard Trow, Greg Brims. Major Pairs’ winners - Greg Keft, Phil Baker; Runners Up -Matty Bayes, Robert Bradbury. Major Singles John Hrabak; Minor Pairs winners -Matty Bayes, Mitch McCann with Runners Up Dale Smith, David Moxon.

Minor Singles winner: Phil Dacre with Runner Up Keith Ashdown.

Major/Minor Pairs winners - Callum Murray, Greg Keft and Runners Up Keith Ashdown, Mark Parry. Mixed Fours winners Rhonda Evans, Lynn Zahra, Charlie Buchanan, Mark Parry; Runners Up - Jane Optiz, Eveline Ramsay, Steve Matheson, Phil Smith.

Port City Women’s

PORT City Women’s Bowling Club finished the year with a wonderful day on the green and everyone dressed up for the occasion to celebrate Christmas.

A wonderful array of food, gifts and raffle monies was handed over to the Salvation Army to help the less fortunate families in the region enjoy Christmas and the festive season. Entertainment from the Sing Australia had everyone singing along and very much appreciated.

What a year for Port City Bowling Club in 2015! Congratulations to everyone achieving such a high standard in Lawn Bowls at Home, District, Regional and State level.

Runners up in State Fours – Pennant and Regional Winners Grade 3.

District Winners in – Singles, Pairs, Triples, Open Fours, Senior Fours – also Runners up in Singles, Senior Fours and Open Fours.

Runners up in - NSW Club Challenge Mixed Bronze.

2016 throws up a big challenge to all bowlers to achieve another successful year. Bowls recommences on Tuesday January 5 just in time for District games, and of course the silly season pennants (as it is called).

Smooth sailing until a mast breaks WITH the Christmas Party to follow, the Port Macquarie Sailing Club conducted fun races in two of the club’s Tasars last Sunday.

A strong and building north easter with a run in tide, made for flat water and testing sailing.

The members who wished to take part were divided into two teams of five, and after a lemans start where the forward hands raced from the clubhouse to the boats waiting at the beach, the two boats were off for five laps of a very small triangular course, swapping boats for the second race to rule out any variations in the boats affecting the results.

After a number of exciting incidents, like when team 1’s Scott Witchard’s slalom attempt to miss the row of new RMS marker buoys just off the bank, and team 2’s Steve Bohlsen’s display of how to stop a boat at the beach by turning with the wind, the first relay race was

won by team 2 on ‘Elmo the Tasar’ crewed by Jeff Walsh, Steve and Caleb Bohlsen, Andrew Richards, and Jack Hyde.

A capsize by ‘Elmo the Tasar’ soon after the start of the second race led to a re-start and saw Team 2 now sailing ‘Red Star’ once again just edge ahead of Team 1 of Scott Witchard, Terry Howard, Tony and Jack Walker, and Stuart Symons in ‘Elmo the Tasar’ on the tight reach to the one mark being used for this race.

Team 2 then raced back to the beach for the crew change to discover that the race had once again been abandoned because team 1 with Stuart Symons at the helm of ‘Elmo the Tasar’, had broken their mast at the rounding mark.

Next Sunday December 27, there will be no club sailing. The next race is Sunday January 3 and it will be race one of the summer series starting at 2pm.

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Think you know croquet? ... Well think again!

Margaret Donnelly stands by as Kevin Attwater attempts to displace the white ball at the hoop with his red ball.

By CHRISTINA PARKIN BEFORE you roll the eyes and imagine little old ladies eating cucumber sandwiches when the word ‘croquet’ is mentioned, consider a sport that has been described as a mix of ‘chess and snooker’ and has a 23-year-old as the current Australian and World Association croquet champion.

Croquet is a very old game that had its beginnings in the early 1400s, although England developed the initial rules of the game in the mid 1800s. Australia was an early adopter of the game which is now played in about 26 countries around the world. Currently 8,000 players enjoy the game in Australia, of which just under 3,000 are in NSW. Current world champion Robert Fletcher from Lismore in Victoria, has won three international titles since first starting to play with his brothers at 15.

“You can be quite competitive really – from early teens into your early 60s. But the very elite are generally confined to that 18 to 40 bracket -

similar to golf and snooker”, says Mr Fletcher.

“It’s quite a technical game, but it’s good fun,” agreed Port Macquarie Croquet Club Promotions and Publicity Officer, Mr Greg Freeman.

Originally, players were using the lawn behind the Bank of NSW in Horton Street, hosted

by Mrs L Crisp. The idea for the Port Macquarie Croquet Club was first formed in 1951 as a result of a public meeting which petitioned the council and Alderman Les Crisp to construct the green at the eastern end of Westport Park. Mrs L Crisp (Snr) became the first patron, a position which is now held by the Mayor, Mr Peter Besseling.

Currently with 80 members and three lawns, the club always welcomes new members and visiting players of all ages.

“I’ve been playing 19 years and first played

with the Coogee club before moving to Port Macquarie. I always travel with my mallet so I can pick up a game wherever there is a croquet lawn available,” says member Mrs Sue Moss.

“It’s a very social game. I prefer Association Croquet mainly for the mental challenge involved, whereas Golf Croquet is a much quicker moving and simplified game.”

Current Association Captain Susan Shenton and President Robin Shenton moved from Narooma two and a half years ago after travelling to Port Macquarie for three Association Croquet carnivals in five years, hosted by the Port Macquarie club. Robin has been playing for 9 years and has been Australian Champion twice.

Although the first contingent of members of the Port Macquarie Croquet Club were all

female, the blokes have managed to adopt the idea that it is a relatively inexpensive sport and the only equipment needed is a mallet.

The club has recently secured sponsorship

by Garden Master, a business specialising in environmentally safe waste water recycling and sub-surface irrigation.

Peter Spinks, CEO of Garden Master, said that their business gives back to the local community and with their move from Taree to Port Macquarie and the partnership with local plumber, Steve Roberts, supporting the Port Macquarie Croquet Club was a ‘natural fit’.

The club operates daily and has a website at www.portmacquariecroquet.com.au or ring Secretary, Bridget Earle on 6583 3657.

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