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Relay tally surpasses $70,000
WITH donations still coming in, Warrnambool’s Relay for Life event has surpassed the $70,000 mark.
Event organiser Jodie Carey announced earlier this week that the fundraising total from last month’s relay is now at
Letter to the Editor
INDEPENDENT NEEDED
To the Editor
Can we vote with our own interests at heart, or do we do what we’ve always done?
Any marginal seat (and not blue ribbon like Wannon) attracts more funding.
We have not been getting our fair share.
Think the federal seats of Monash, Indi, Gippsland and Mallee.
Suddenly Independent seats and suddenly federal funding flows.
Bob Katter attracted $43 million from a federal program in Kennedy as an Independent where Dan Tehan attracted only $2 million from the same program.
Katter admits that he has been able to do more as an Independent than as party member.
How can we get the attention of Canberra to have our broken roads replaced, aged care mended, childcare for those who need to work, affordable housing, education and accessible healthcare?
If you want anyone’s attention take something from them they need.
Take this safe seat and give it to someone whose only alliance is to the region, not a political party.
Once the seat is taken they will both fight to get it back.
almost $71,000.
“Our initial goal was $55,000 so to reach this amount is absolutely amazing,” she said.
“Again, we thank everyone who participated in the relay and everyone who made a donation; it’s an incredible amount of money we have raised.”
Senator David Pocock recently demonstrated how better an independent can serve, consult and represent their own community.
After 70 years of Liberal let’s try another way.
Parties are not serving us.
Dan Tehan in his TV ad is promising to keep delivering as is. It’s not good enough.
Wannon people give more than they receive.
We need a better share and can achieve that if we become independent.
Alex Dyson offers us a lifeline. There’s very little to lose.
Toni Jenkins Warrnambool
CHOOSE WISELY
To the Editor
I nearly lost my cornflakes laughing when I read Dan Tehan’s Letter to the Editor in the February 28, 2025 issue.
Mr Tehan claims “Facts matter in politics,” yet this statement rings hollow when contrasted with his role in promoting the Liberal Party’s ‘Don’t know, Vote No’ campaign during the lead-up to the Voice to Parliament referendum.
This slogan was not just misleading, it actively encouraged voters to remain uniformed.
Instead of urging people to engage, learn, and make an educated decision, it pushed them to ‘close their ears and vote no.’
This approach was deeply undemocratic and, frankly, unAustralian.
I for one will not be supporting any candidate who endorsed such a cynical strategy.
While it was interesting to see Mr Tehan list the projects funded during his time in office, I can’t help but feel underwhelmed.
Is this really all we can expect from our political leaders? A transactional rundown of expenditures?
I hope for more inspiration and vision from those who represent us. I want a leader who listens, engages with the community, and fosters genuine connection.
Not one who only surfaces to mail out fridge magnets or recite a list of achievements in an attempt to win votes.
If you feel like you don’t know Mr Tehan or what he stands for, perhaps that’s a sign he isn’t as invested or involved in this community as he should be. When it comes time to vote, let’s choose wisely.
Luke Hand South Warrnambool
WARRNAMBOOL BRIDGE CLUB
MONDAY’S RESULTS: NORTH-SOUTH
1 Kathy Hilder - Dennis Hilder
2 Janet Attrill - Penny Thomas
3 Faye Davidson - Dina Selman
EAST-WEST
1 Peter Cooke - Jan Cooke
2 Nick Houghton - Susan Dawson
3 Linda Picone - John Sarena
WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS: NORTH-SOUTH
1 Owen Maslen – Player 68
2 oan Malikoff - Paula Bailey
3 Dennis Hilder - Patsy Ryan
EAST-WEST
1 Hilary Hudson - Peter Cooke
2 Faye Davidson - Dina Selman
3 Pam Bradshaw - Lorraine Richardson
THURSDAY’S RESULTS:
1 Linda Picone - Paula Bailey
2 Tim Clement - Allen Shiels
3 David Oon - Peter Cooke
4 Joan Malikoff - Anne Serra
5 Peter Cooper - Kathleen French
Cash boost for vital food provider
WESTERN District Food Share received a welcome boost to its funds thanks to a generous donation from the Guzzlers Car Club.
The club, which held its annual ‘Prison Break’ event at Camp Cooriemungle earlier this year, once again incorporated a large auction in to the day, with all proceeds going directly to Food Share.
Accepting a cheque for $3000 last week, Food Share executive officer Amanda Hennessy said she was extremely appreciative of the efforts of the car club and its continued support.
“This donation is certainly gratefully received,” Ms Hennessy said.
“We are looking at a future fleet upgrade and this money will go directly towards that purchase.
“Food Share is a vital service for the western district and it relies heavily on the work of more than 130 volunteers and the fundraising efforts of community groups such as the Guzzlers Car Club. “
Last year alone Food Share distributed more than 187 tonne of food, feeding more than 70,000 people, through its registered distribution outlets which includes schools, community meal programs and various support agencies.
“Sadly we saw a spike in the number of people needing support through the Covid period and that number just keeps growing,” Ms Hennessy said.
“We believe it’s a reflection of the current cost of living crisis that so many are being effected by. Feeding a family, particularly a large family, can be very costly.”
Along with monetary donations, Food Share also welcomes donations of “pantry staples” that can be left at its Harrington Road warehouse.
“We encourage people to maximise their spend when at the supermarket,” Ms Hennessy said.
“If you can afford an extra few tins of tomatoes or some pasta, rice or other staples please donate.”
Guzzlers Car Club secretary Glenn Tracey said the group was again pleased to be able to make a donation.
“We had about 350 people at our Prison Break event and the auction was very well supported,” Mr Tracey said.
“We’ve been running that event for the last seven or eight years and each year we’ve continued to donate at least $2,000 to Food Share.”
Guzzlers Car Club members Glenn Tracey and Claude Love with Food Share executive officer Amanda Hennessy and Kyall Wragge from Total Tools (sponsors of the Prison Break weekend).
Upgrades continue on Wollaston Road
ROAD closures have been scheduled from late this month as work continues on upgrading Wollaston Road.
With significant road and drainage works scheduled from late March, road closures will be needed to keep everyone safe.
Wollaston Road will be closed to vehicles between Yarra Drive and Roaches Road from Monday, March 24 to Sunday, April 6.
People on bikes will be able to use the southern footpath.
This will be followed by a closure from Sommerville Boulevard to Walls Road from Monday, April 7 until Thursday, April 17.
This section of work has been timed to coincide with the school holidays to minimise disruptions at Merri River School.
Despite being in school holidays, the school will remain accessible via Goodall Street.
All properties will remain accessible throughout the works.
Warrnambool mayor Cr Ben Blain said that it was exciting to see work progress.
“If you’ve driven down Wollaston Road over the past few months, you would have
seen the scale of the work being done,” he said.
“The project is now at a point where full road closures are needed for the next steps to happen.
“We know how important this road is for so many people, and that’s exactly why it’s getting such a major upgrade, so thank you everyone for your patience while the closures are in place.
“Weather permitting, construction will take place every day during the closures, including weekends, to keep the road closures to an absolute minimum.
“The end result will be a better, safer road for everyone. The road will be wider, there will be new roundabouts, more lighting, new footpaths and new bus stops.”
The project is being delivered by Harrington Property Group (Caramut Road to Roaches Road) and Rodger Constructions (Sommerville Boulevard to Walls Road) as part of their developer contributions for their housing estates in the area.
To sign up for project updates, visit www. warrnambool.vic.gov.au/wollaston-road.
Program bridges the gap for learner drivers
WARRNAMBOOL Moyne’s L2P program is helping bridge the gap between learner drivers and fulfilling the required 120 supervised hours behind the wheel.
For many young people, learning to drive is more than just a rite of passage, it’s the key to independence, opportunity and confidence.
But not every learner has access to a car or a supervising driver to clock up the 120 hours needed to get their licence.
That’s where the TAC L2P Warrnambool Moyne program steps in.
The program is providing learner drivers with volunteer mentors to help them gain experience in a safe and supportive environment.
Kim Olinsky, an experienced L2P mentor, has been part of the program for over two years.
She’s seen firsthand how transformative these mentoring relationships can be.
“I love being with young people and getting in the car with them,” Kim said.
“It’s incredible to see someone go from being nervous behind the wheel to actually enjoying driving and gaining confidence.”
Her newest learner, Franke Bourke, is at the very start of her journey.
Having only recently joined the program, the 18-year-old is already seeing the benefits.
“I’d been struggling to get my hours up because my family is so busy,” Franke
said.
“Someone recommended L2P to me, and I thought, ‘this would be great.’ It’s been amazing so far.”
Like many young people, Franke was stuck.
She was eager to learn but was without the opportunity to gain regular driving experience.
She was matched with Kim.
Now, they’re hitting the road together, tackling everything from back roads and highways to gravel roads and parking.
“I think learners need to experience all sorts of road conditions; gravel, highways, country roads and night-time driving. These are the roads they’ll be using once they get their licence, so it’s important they feel comfortable,” Kim said.
Driving lessons in the L2P program aren’t just about checking off hours, they’re about building real-world skills and road safety awareness.
“My main aim is that I want people to be safe on the roads,” Kim said.
“It’s lovely to be driving with young people, but at the end of the day this is about making sure they’re safe and confident drivers, not just for themselves but for everyone on the road.”
But what makes L2P so special is the relationships that form along the way.
For Kim, the experience goes beyond driving.
She loves the conversations, the shared music playlists, and learning about the lives of young people she mentors.
“I get exposed to new music, new
perspectives; it’s really rewarding. And it’s real intergenerational learning. We’ve got two generations in a car, sharing experiences. It’s pretty special.”
Franke is just at the beginning of her journey, but she knows that getting her licence will be life-changing.
“It will give me so much more freedomto see my friends, go to the shops and just be independent,” she said.
The L2P program is always on the lookout for new members.
Without enough mentors, learners are on a waitlist, delaying their ability to gain independence.
The more mentors who step forward, the more young people can develop safe driving habits, build confidence, and ultimately get their licence.
The program has made great strides in recent times - with more mentors jumping on board and wait times for learners slashed from 12 months to about three.
But more mentors are required. And the best part is you don’t need to be an expert straight away.
The program will provide full training and resources to upskill and refresh your knowledge of the road rules.
It also provides vehicles, fuel and insurance to make the process as simple as possible.
“We definitely need more mentors,” Kim said.
“The more mentors we have, the more young people can get on the road and move forward with their lives.”
Becoming an L2P mentor isn’t just
about helping someone get their licence, it’s about making a real impact in a young person’s life.
And as Kim’s experience shows, it’s just as rewarding for the mentor as it is for the learner.
Kim, a former paediatrician, said she volunteers elsewhere but found L2P flexible and able to fit into her schedule.
If you’ve got a willingness to spend some time supporting the next generation of drivers, you could make a life-changing difference for a young learner like Franke. Even one or two hours a week can make a massive difference.
Interested in becoming an L2P mentor? Reach out today and help shape the next generation of safe, confident drivers.
Works are continuing on Wollaston Road, resulting in scheduled closures from later this month.
Driving mentor with the L2P program Kim Olinsky with learner, Franke Bourke.
Men charged over alleged drug importation
DETECTIVES from the Warrnambool Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) have helped dismantle an alleged drug trafficking network in Victoria’s southwest.
The news came in the wake of an investigation into the importation and distribution of a commercial quantity of ketamine in the area.
According to a statement issued by police last Friday afternoon, detectives from Warrnambool CIU, with support from Icarus Taskforce, commenced an investigation earlier this year after Australia Border Force detected approximately six kilograms of illicit drugs.
Those drugs had an estimated street value of $1.2 million.
Their inquiries led investigators to three men, who police will allege were responsible for importing a commercial quantity of ketamine.
A 44-year-old Glenormiston South man was arrested on Wednesday, March 5 at a delivery centre in Terang.
Police allege he was attempting to collect three kilograms of ketamine when he was taken into custody.
This arrest set off a series of coordinated police actions across the region.
Later that day, detectives executed a search warrant at a Glenormiston South property, where they arrested a 35-year-old man.
Investigators allege both men were involved in the importation of ketamine, and they have been charged with
importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug, a Commonwealth offence carrying a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Late last week officers executed a search warrant at a property in Eliminyt, where a 22-year-old man was arrested following a search of his property.
He was also charged with importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug, as well as failing to comply with a court order.
He also faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
Also arrested was a 55-year-old man after police executed a search warrant at his property in Kirkstall.
Police located and seized approximately 120 grams of methylamphetamine.
The man was charged with trafficking a commercial quantity of a drug of dependence, an offence that carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison.
“This was a well-organised alleged trafficking operation designed to bring large amounts of ketamine into Victoria and distribute it across the region,” Detective Inspector David Reither (investigation and response manager, western region division two) said.
“Our investigation has effectively shut down a key part of that supply chain.
“These arrests should serve as a warning; if you attempt to import or traffic illicit drugs, you will face serious consequences, including the possibility of life in prison.
“Victoria Police is committed to identifying and dismantling these networks, stopping drugs before they
reach our communities.”
Detective Senior Sergeant Jason Schubert from the Icarus Taskforce said that through large-scale drug seizures such as this, police are preventing the profits from these drugs being invested back into the criminal activities of those involved.
“Importing these types of insidious drugs on an industrial scale ruins lives, while destroying communities and families,” Detective Senior Sergeant Schubert said.
“Every single deal has the potential to cause death or serious harm, not to mention the devastating impacts on families affected by illicit drug use and the significant healthcare system costs.
“We are simply not prepared to allow this to happen and will continue to target those criminals who promote their misery through the illicit drug market.”
The three men facing Commonwealth charges appeared at Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court last Thursday.
The Kirkstall man also appeared at Warrnambool Magistrates’ Court.
All four men were remanded and will reappear at Warrnambool Magistrates Court on July 4.
Icarus Taskforce is dedicated to targeting and disrupting the importation and distribution of illicit drugs via the domestic mail system.
Anyone with information about drug importations or trafficking is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Harfest to celebrate locally grown talent
WARRNAMBOOL Community Garden’s highly anticipated Harfest is on tomorrow, Saturday, March 15.
From 3pm until 7pm the picturesque quarry amphitheatre will host a range of local talent and seasonal ‘bounty,’ serving as a crucial fundraiser for the garden’s ongoing operations.
Harfest promises an eclectic mix of entertainment, featuring an impressive lineup of local musicians and performers.
Headlining acts include the Warrnambool and District Pipe Band, The Southern Ocean Sea Band, Seal
Prince and the Roof Rats, and André Elhay’s Afro-Cuban Adventure.
DJ Naomy and special guests will keep the energy high for the finale, while Dirty Angel Comedy’s Aidan Nicholson guides attendees through the festivities.
Food enthusiasts can indulge in a diverse array of culinary delights from local vendors, along with the garden’s own barbecue.
Families will find plenty to enjoy in the dedicated youth zone, and for those seeking to expand their skills, workshops on Sri Lankan oil cakes, basket weaving, Peruvian cooking, and Poi Twirling will also be available.
“We’re excited to welcome everyone to this joyful gathering that showcases the best of our local talent and artisans while supporting a great cause.”
The event builds on the success of last year’s Open Day which was recognised as Warrnambool City Council’s Event of the Year.
Harfest is expected to be equally popular, offering attendees the chance to picnic, relax and enjoy the atmosphere or dance to the beats of fantastic performers.
“Harfest is more than just a celebration, it’s a vital fundraiser that ensures the continued operation of our beloved community garden,” convenor Courtney Mathew said.
Adults can enjoy the garden bar, stocked with local beer, wine and botanical cocktails, while taking in the beauty of the once-abandoned quarry, which is now a thriving community space.
For tickets to Harfest visit wcg3280. org.au.
Harfest event organisers Geoff Rollinson, Courtney Mathew, Tonia Wilcox and Amy Armstrong are looking forward to this weekend’s event.
A better deal Wannon for
I love South West Victoria. And every day, I hear from locals who love it too, but who are struggling with real challenges: nurses who can’t afford to live where they work, seniors struggling to get aged care close to home, and everyone dodging potholes on our neglected roads.
Nearly 70 years as a ‘safe seat’ hasn’t served our community well. The political parties ignore us while they chase votes in marginal seats. We can change that. This is my third time running. I don’t give up easily. And if I have the honour of being your representative, I will fight every day to get Wannon the better deal we deserve.
Independents get results
Just look to Indi in North East Victoria. After decades as a safe seat they went independent. Since being elected, their Independent MP Helen Haines has delivered:
40% of all funding received in Victoria for mobile phone blackspots has gone to Indi
$147m for roads
Powerful legislation to root out corruption in politics
After 50 years - I’m voting independent
“I’ve been a Liberal most of my life. In this time Iʼve seen the neglect only get worse. Alex Dyson is different. Heʼll stand up for what we need, not what a party wants.”
- Charles, Wangoom
The major parties have had their go
“Alex will fight for better healthcare and aged care funding, while giving our young people a chance to stay local. The major parties have had their go. It’s time for someone who’ll speak up for all of us in Wannon.”
- Lorraine, Warrnambool
FIX OUR ROADS
- Get our fair share of funding
- Make sure money goes where it’s needed, not just to win votes.
BETTER CARE
- End childcare waitlists
- More GPs and aged care services
- Double mental health support through Medicare.
COST OF LIVING
- Practical solutions to take control of energy bills
- Crack down on price gouging.
STOP CORRUPTION
- Strengthen the National Anti Corruption Commission.
There are more details on Alex’s priorities at alexdysonindependent.com/policies Read more about my policies
Division of Indi
Division of Wannon
Volunteers work to clean up Thunderpoint
THUNDERPOINT is now looking much cleaner thanks to the recent efforts of a large group of volunteers.
Almost 60 volunteers turned out for Beach Patrol 3280-3284s annual Clean Up Australia Day event just under a fortnight ago.
According to organisers, a staggering 20 kilograms of broken glass was collected throughout the day, indicating the area was unfortunately a popular spot for antisocial behaviour.
A massive 2250 cigarette butts was also collected.
In total, the group collected 320 glass bottles, plastic bottles and aluminium cans – along with hundreds of plastic food wrappers, coffee cups and single use plastic cups.
The surprise find of the day was when one lucky volunteer found $50.
The event was supported by West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House (who provided a barbecue lunch), Chris Hosie, and a large number of Rotary Warrnambool members.
Swap meet next weekend
ALL roads will lead to Koroit next weekend for what looks set to be yet another impressive Swap Meet Car Show.
Presented by the Koroit Lions in conjunction with the Warrnambool and District Drag Racing Association, next weekend’s event offers something for car enthusiasts of all ages.
Proceeds from the day will support local Lions club projects.
The event will be held at Victoria Park and will run from 7am on Saturday, March 22.
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The rubbish included around 20 kilograms of broken glass along with over 2,000 cigarette butts.
Snake warning
WITH warm weather still on the horizon, Ambulance Victoria has sent a timely reminder for residents to remain on the lookout for snakes.
To date, paramedics have attended more than 130 suspected snake bites this summer.
Between December 1, 2024 and February 18, 2025, paramedics were kept busy attending call-outs to patients who had suffered snake bites, including seven incidents in the Grampians.
Ambulance Victoria (AV) director of emergency management Dale Armstrong said of these cases, 125 people were transported to hospital.
“With hot weather continuing, the snakes are out, which means we need to be vigilant,” Mr Armstrong said.
“Bites can often be avoided simply by being observant in areas that are likely to attract snakes, such as near rivers, long grass or sheds.
“Victorians can also take preventative measures around their home by keeping their property clear of rocks, logs and building materials, and keeping grass short.”
According to Mr Armstrong, most snakes in Victoria are venomous and a bite can be life-threatening.
“If someone is suspected to have suffered a snake bite, even if you’re not sure, you should call Triple Zero (000) immediately,” he said.
Mum Angela Malone knows the dangers of snakes all too well after being bitten by one on her back doorstep.
After hearing her dogs barking, Angela walked outside and was instantly bitten on the foot by a tiger snake.
“It was very unexpected as I’d never seen a snake anywhere on our property before,” she said.
“I had a snake bandage inside but wasn’t sure where. I knew the worst thing to do was move around so I sat still.
“I called Triple Zero (000) and asked my son to pass me some washing from the laundry nearby which I used as a pressure bandage.”
Angela said it was a very stressful situation for her and her five-year-old.
“My son was scared and asked if I was going to die but I reassured him I would be okay,” she said.
“I knew to keep calm and when the
paramedics came, they were fantastic. I was very thankful it wasn’t my son who got bitten.
“It really shows you need to be prepared and know what to do because a snake bite can happen anywhere. I’m very vigilant around the property now.”
Snake bites may cause pain and swelling around the puncture wound, or there may be very few signs left on the skin.
Symptoms that snake venom has entered your body may include dizziness, blurred vision, breathing difficulties, nausea, muscle weakness or paralysis.
Mr Armstrong said there were some basic first aid steps people can take while waiting for an ambulance if they’re with someone who suffers a bite.
“If a snake bite victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally, you should begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),” he said.
“If the patient is conscious, it is important to keep them still and reassured while waiting for help – only move them if it is too unsafe to stay put.
“Snake bites commonly occur on hands, feet or limbs, so applying a pressure immobilisation bandage to the affected limb can also make a big difference to the treatment and outcome of a snake bite incident.”
The Australian Resuscitation Council recommends applying a pressure immobilisation bandage (snakebite bandage) starting at the fingers or toes and working up the arm or leg as far as possible, ensuring that the bite site is covered.
If a bandage has already been applied to the bite, or if the bite is covered with clothing, the pressure immobilisation bandage should be applied over this. If you don’t have a pressure immobilisation bandage, use a firmly applied regular bandage or an item of clothing at least 10-15cm wide.
Keep the patient as still as possible and, if able, use a splint of some kind to prevent movement of the affected limb. Do not remove the pressure immobilisation bandage until the patient gets to hospital.
People should not wash the site of the bite, as venom left on the skin can be used to help identify the type of snake and the anti-venom required.
Victoria’s typical snake season is between September and April.
Volunteers collected a huge amount of rubbish at Thunderpoint on Clean Up Australia Day.
Chris joins charity ride for kids
CHRIS Beks is not one to shy away from a challenge.
The Warrnambool businessman looks just as comfortable on a bike as he does behind a desk.
Now at the age of 63, Chris is preparing to tackle a 500-kilometre charity ride (over five days) across some of Thailand’s most scenic towns, lush plantations and picturesque national parks.
And all for charity.
“I’ll fly out on March 22 and start the ride two days later,” Chris said.
“We’ll be riding from Hua Hin down to the east coast and across Khao Sok National Park to Khao Lak.
“I’ll be among a group of about 70 riders who’ll come from all over Australia and New Zealand.
“The ride is a fundraiser for Hands Across The Water, a charity organisation that was established in response to the 2004 tsunami that devastated so many villages in Thailand.”
Now 20 years on from that devastating event, the charity organisation continues to raise funds to ensure its seven homes across Thailand, which support more than 350 children, continue to not only operate but thrive.
The children who live in the ‘Hands’ homes are there because they have no choice.
It’s often the result of one of three heartbreaking situations – no known family to care for them, a family member known to them but unable to care for them, or they were living in an unsafe environment and have been placed in care by police or the government.
Hands Across the Water also provides life-saving necessities for those children, and supports many families through an outreach program.
“Fundraising for Hands also allows the organisation to fill these children’s bellies with healthy food and to provide them with a safe bed to sleep in. It’s also about helping these kids to see the opportunities that lie before them, to see a life of choice and to have a better future.”
As a father of three girls, the plight of these children resonates with Chris.
“Back in 2004 Ange (partner) and I had two girls under the age of two,” he explained.
“I had just finished melanoma treatment and on Boxing Day we were sitting down watching the girls play with their Santa gifts when we heard about the tsunami that hit Asia.
“It made me think, what would happen to our girls if something happened to Ange and I?”
The following year Chris made a donation to the Hands Across the Water foundation to help families and children affected by the tsunami.
“We felt we just had to do something to help. In 2019 I heard Peter Baines (the charity’s founder) speak about a fundraising bike ride and I just had to join,” Chris said.
“But then Covid hit and that put an end to the ride. Fortunately, a virtual bike ride was created so we could take part that way. I was then hooked.”
And in just over a week Chris’ goal of partaking in an “actual ride in Thailand” will come to fruition.
“Not only has this ride become a way of promoting the foundation and raising some much-needed money for it, it has also improved my own health and wellbeing through all my training,” he said.
“I’m feeling the fittest I’ve been in years and that’s a great bonus.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing the looks on the kids faces when we arrive in the village at the end and I’m hoping to take over some small gifts for them as well.”
As part of his fundraising efforts, Chris has organised a special event for this Sunday, March 16.
A pre-retirement planning workshop will run from 8.50am-3pm at Body Blitzer, Raglan Parade, Warrnambool.
The workshop will help attendees identify the five common regrets of current retirees, and create a plan with the help of five experts who will each present a potential solution on the day.
“Everyone participating in this month’s ride is set a target of $5,000 to raise; this ensures that collectively we can raise $350,000.”
As of the end of last week, Chris’ individual fundraising tally had reached almost $3,800.
Anyone wishing to take part in the planning workshop, or to make a donation, can contact Chris at Ceebeks Business Solutions.
Chris Beks is looking forward to taking part in this month’s charity ride in Thailand.
WITH a host of international artists, an array of family-friendly activities and street markets, last weekend’s ‘Folkie’ again drew large crowds to Port Fairy.
An estimated 30,000 plus people packed the seaside town over the four-day event, eager to hear local and visiting artists and to soak up the festival atmosphere.
According to organisers, over 500 musicians took to the stages to entertain the large crowds and more than 700 volunteers worked across the weekend, helping to make the 48th Port Fairy Folk Festival another hugely successful one.
Despite the warm weather, crowds were also eager to explore the local venues, restaurants, cafes and seaside.
The festival is a not-for-profit event, with any profits made through tickets sold going straight back into the local community.
Among the many highlights for festival goers was special performances by Missy Higgins, Peter Garrett, Jon Muq, Little Quirks, Troy Cassar-Daley, John Smith, Vika and Linda, Ruthie Foster and many more.
Yvette, Penny and Killian.
Siomha. Sasha Dommershuyzen.
Jacinta and Vivienne Coffey. Dr Hubble’s bubbles.
Aimee Wilde. Charlie Veale.
Hannah Aldridge. Brain Nankervis.
Clara Beaufoy. Lucy and Lola.
Sports day draws a crowd
THE grounds of Warrnambool West
Primary School were buzzing last week as students, parents and staff took part in an athletic sports day.
Students from all year levels enjoyed taking part in a variety of events, organised by new PE specialist Ryan Fitzgibbon.
A highlight of the day was a hotly contested relay event, where student house captains raced against a staff team and parent team.
Much to the delight of spectators, the parents’ team was the first to cross the finish line.
Yellow House was the winning house on the day, with members of the school council providing a hot dog lunch.
AFTER slashing the cost of a V/Line ticket through the regional fare cap, the state government has announced its boosting train frequency on the Ballarat, Ararat, Warrnambool and Bendigo lines.
According to a statement issued last week, 50 new or extended weekend services will be introduced.
From April 14 there will be four extra weekend services on the Warrnambool line – with new return services on Saturdays and Sundays adding to the extra services rolled out late last year.
This means Warrnambool passengers will have five daily weekend return services, with the line
more popular than ever thanks to the regional fare cap.
Passengers on the Warrnambool line now have access to modern and reliable VLocity trains on all weekend and weekday services.
From April 13, Ballarat line passengers will benefit from 33 extra services.
Trains will run every 40 minutes on weekends between 8am and 9pm for the first time.
Most weekend bus services that connect to trains on the Ballarat line will also now run every 40 minutes – a significant boost to the frequency of bus services.
Additional weekend train services
On the Ararat line, two new return services will be added on Saturdays and Sundays, including a 9.15pm Saturday service from Southern Cross to get passengers home from AFL twilight matches or an evening in Melbourne.
Two Geelong line trains will also be extended through to Waurn Ponds Station every weekday morning, giving passengers in Waurn Ponds more travel options.
Almost 40 million train and coach trips have been taken on the V/Line network, and more than $114 million saved by passengers, since the fare cap was introduced in March 2023.
Winning house captains (Yellow House) Sonny Bowler and Dawson Prescott.
Placegetters in the nine year-old girls’ sprint, Sophia (first), Sophia (second) and Tina (third).
Colourful treasures on displa y
THE Wannon Rooms was a hive of colour and treasures last weekend with the hosting of the Warrnambool Gem Club Show.
The event saw traders and collectors travel from far and wide to exhibit and enjoy a wide range of beautiful fossils, minerals, rocks, gemstones and jewellery.
Gem cutting and polishing demonstrations proved popular with the crowd, as did the lucky dips and raffles.
Last weekend’s display brought crowds to
Warrnambool sisters Elsie and Zara Packer enjoy a close look at how gems are washed with club member, Alan Altmanu.
Kay Keen and Martin Gubecka from the Warrnambool Gem Club with some of the club’s exhibits.
Costa travelled from the Gold Coast for last weekend’s event.
Barb Chivers with her grandchildren, Shanari and Aleira May.
Exhibitor Josh Bovingdon travelled from Sunbury with his range of gems he has collected from all over the world.
the Wannon Rooms, with people eager to have a close look at the gems.
Warrnambool Gem Club member Helen Butrumlis was happy to talk to visitors on the weekend.
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Exhibit celebrates 50 years of stitch
THE Embroiderers Guild (South Western branch) will celebrate 50 years of stitch this month.
The group will hold a special exhibit of
members’ new and retrospective embroideries at the Masonic Centre in Kepler Street from March 21-23.
Entitled ‘Golden Threads’ the exhibition will run from 10am until 4pm daily.
Show success for Grassmere breeder
GRASSMERE sheep breeder Barry Shalders has enjoyed success at the Heytesbury Show.
Mr Shalders and his family, from ‘Willow Drive,’ had a successful western district show season.
Their English Leicester was awarded the All Breeds Rams and Reserve Champion Sheep of the Show at the Heytesbury event
earlier this month.
Grassmere’s Barry Shalders and his grandchildren celebrate their win at the recent Heytesbury Show.
An open invitation to lunch
THE community is being invited to enjoy a multicultural lunch at West Warrnambool as part of Harmony Day.
Harmony Day will be celebrated next Friday, March 21, and members of the Warrnambool Multicultural Association are encouraging everyone to enjoy a shared lunch.
This free, all-inclusive event is open to all members of the community –simply take along a small plate of food to share.
Anyone who can spare an hour or two to help out in the morning would also be most welcome.
This year’s Heytesbury Show, held on March 1, attracted a strong field of entries across nine breeds of sheep.
These included Corriedale, English Leicester, Hampshire Down, Merino, Poll Dorset, Ryeland, Suffolk, South Suffolk and White Suffolk.
Harmony Day recognises the country’s many cultures and Indigenous Australians. It also coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The lunch will run from 12.30pm until 2pm at the recently opened West Warrnambool Neighbourhood House.
Work by Lorraine Blackmore will also feature in the exhibition.
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MEETINGS
The Annual General Meeting of Members will be held at the RSL Clubrooms on Sunday March 23, 2025 at 2.00pm
Warrnambool RSL Sub-branch, 1 Artillery Cres, Warrnambool. Nominations for the positions of Committee Members and President are welcome.
Nominations must be sent to the Secretary, no later than Monday, March 17, 2025
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025
Hamilton agents yarded 18000 lambs this week representing an increase of 500 head on the previous market.
Again it was an excellent offering of well finished trade weight lambs carrying similar weight to last weeks offering. 55% of the lead lambs were ideal trade weights with the balance tailing off with weight and finish being younger lambs.
Very few lambs in excess of 30kg cwt were on offer to most of the
regular panel of buyers present.
The market was erratic with the 21 to 26kg shorn lambs with finish attracting the strongest competition with the better trade weights softer by $5 to $10 per head.
Well finish lambs suitable for the trade were realizing between 700 and 810c/kg cwt with heavy lambs topping at $231/head.
This week the feeder lambs were softer by $10/head and competition from restockers for lighter lambs
realized between 750 and 830c/kg to be stronger by $10 to $15/head with support still evident from interstate, Ballarat and local buyers.
Light new season lambs sold from 12 to 16kg sold from $93 to $128 with the 18 to 22kg making from $140 to $158/head.
Lambs 22 to 26kg sold from $168 to $203 with one exceptional pen making the top price of $218/head. Shorn lambs topped at $231/head. Market Reporter Chris Agnew.
Warrnambool Moyne & District Cricket SCOREBOARD season
DENNINGTON
vs NESTLES
PREMIER
ROUND 10 - TWO DAY PLAY MERRIVALE vs MORTLAKE
MORTLAKE 1st Innings
Total .....................................................................9/184
MERRIVALE 1st Innings
E Gegg, c: S Blacker b: C Baker ..................................10
M Sinnott, lbw: K Sineth.............................................33
T Opperman, b: C Baker...............................................6
J Stapleton, st: S Blacker b: C Feranando...................14
F Wilkinson, c: T Lamont b: C Feranando ...................18
M Jones, b: K Sineth ..................................................22
D Hawkins, c&b: T Robertson.......................................3
M McCosh, c: T Robertson b: C Feranando ...................9
J Petherick, run out: T Podger, T Lamont ....................26
J Kenna, c: C Feranando b: T Lamont .........................27
M Petherick, not out ....................................................5 Extras (1WD 0NB 6LB 5B 0P) ......................................12 Total ....................................................................10/185
MORTLAKE Bowling O M R W Wd Nb C Baker
NESTLES 1st Innings
S
...............................................18
F Qureshi, c: M Murphy b: S Illeperuma..................Duck
P Hewage, c: J Hetherington b: G Williams .................11
S Fernando, b: G Williams ..........................................10
B Rantall, lbw: G Williams ............................................6
H Rantall, st: P Douglas b: S Illeperuma .......................4
X Beks, c: M Murphy b: G Williams ...............................4
S Worden, not out ......................................................23
B Rouse, b: R Saker ...............................................Duck Extras (0WD 1NB 1LB 1B 0P) ........................................3
Jackman
Saker
NESTLES 2nd Innings M Price, b: S Fernando ...............................................17 M Harricks, not out ....................................................23
Hetherington, b: S Fernando .....................................2 G Williams, not out ......................................................5
1st Innings
James
Bant
S Silva 5 3
S Richardson 15
Mahony
Meade
Bant
WARRNAMBOOL vs RUSSELLS CREEK
WARRNAMBOOL 1st Innings Total ....................................................................10/132
RUSSELLS CREEK 1st Innings
A Doak, b: R Mottram .................................................10
R Weerasinghe, b: J Greer .........................................23
J Kiensrod, run out: Z Mungean, I Wilson ...............Duck
H Barnes, lbw: T Jayawardhane .................................13
N Best, lbw: J Atkinson.................................................3
B Evans, b: D Harrison................................................15
P Player, not out.........................................................44
H De Silva, c: J Atkinson b: J Greer ............................25
P Senevirathne, not out .............................................26 Extras (0WD 5NB 4LB 6B 0P) ......................................15 Total ......................................................................7/174
PORT FAIRY 1st Innings Total ....................................................................10/222
NORTHERN RAIDERS 1st Innings
J Fishwick, retired not out .........................................40
P Bubb, lbw: J Perera .................................................14
J Burnham, lbw: H Bensch.........................................59
J Louth, c: P Dilanka b: A Dwyer.................................30
R Rasanga, st: A Williams b: A Dwyer ...........................2
J Elford, b: P Dilanka..................................................46
T Bryce, b: A Dwyer......................................................1
S Robinson, c: A Williams b: M Staude .........................7
J Lenehan, not out .....................................................19
B Brooks, lbw: B Dwyer .............................................11
C Sharma, c: A Templeton b: K Wilson ..........................2
Extras (0WD 6NB 11LB 9B 0P) ....................................26 Total ......................................................................9/257
PORT FAIRY Bowling O
Bensch
Huf
B Dwyer
PORT FAIRY 2nd Innings
K Wilson, c: J Elford b: C Sharma ...............................10
M Staude, c: R Rasanga b: B Brooks ......................Duck
H Bensch, c: J Elford b: H Mcgovern...........................27
V Huf, not out .............................................................10
B Dwyer, not out ..........................................................7 Extras (0WD 0NB 3LB 0B 0P) ........................................3
WARRNAMBOOL 1st Innings Total ......................................................................9/146
NOORAT TERANG 1st Innings
B Kavenagh, c: J Murphy b: D Jayasinghe .................64
D Moloney, c: J Punshon b: J Murphy.........................12
L Geary, c: J Murphy b: D Jayasinghe.........................76
T Hay, retired not out ................................................100
G Bourke, c: J Punshon b: J Cashin ............................22
N Roberts, not out......................................................29
L Kenna, lbw: A Tempany ...........................................24 Extras (7WD 0NB 1LB 9B 0P) ......................................17 Total ......................................................................5/344
WARRNAMBOOL Bowling
Jayasinghe
B Karunarathne
B Lynch
Murphy
Pyke
Love
Podger
NIRRANDA vs MERRIVALE
NIRRANDA 1st Innings
Total ....................................................................10/100
MERRIVALE 1st Innings
N Burgess, c: N Reason b: C Arthur ..............................1
Eagleson, lbw: M Howley ........................................14 G Wright, c: ? b: M Howley ...........................................4 K Hocking, c: ? b: P Shepherd ................................Duck B Eagleson, c: J Malone b: B Coleman .......................24 D Nash, lbw: J Garner ................................................14 M Wormald, b: B Coleman ...........................................3 B Kelp, b: B Coleman....................................................1
Hocking, not out .......................................................1
J Fogarty, c: B Kelp b: M Wormald..............................40
J Sabo, c: G Wright b: M Wormald ..............................16 N Squires, c: K Eagleson b: J Chard ...........................21 M Howley, not out ......................................................12 J Malone, not out .........................................................8
WARRNAMBOOL 1st Innings
J Cook, b: B Conheady .................................................4
A Carman, b: C Thorne .................................................2
L Cugley, c: C Thorne b: B Conheady ..........................22
B Roberts, c: J Baulch b: B Toogood .............................3
R Roberts, run out: C Thorne ........................................3
C Wright, c&b: S Palmer...............................................8
N Russell, c: B Toogood b: S Palmer ...........Golden Duck
P Colla, c: L Hirst b: B Toogood .....................................3
O Ricketts, b: B Conheady ...........................................6
E Place, b: C Thorne ...................................................28
P Neal, not out .............................................................5
Extras (12WD 1NB 0LB 6B 0P) ....................................19 Total ....................................................................10/103
DENNINGTON Bowling O M R W Wd Nb C Thorne 8 3
B Conheady
T Baulch
B Toogood
C Brookes
S Palmer
DENNINGTON 1st Innings
D Henriksen, c: P
Giblin wins at East Fram
SHAUN Giblin has taken A grade honours in the stableford event at East Framlingham Golf Club last Saturday.
Giblin finished on 46 points, with Greg Kelly second on 41 and Craig Lee third on 40.
They were followed by Ayden Bosse on 37 and Brett Willsher on 35.
In the B grade competition, Ben Lee finished first on 41, followed by Kevin
Bourke 39, Josh McDonald 38, Ray Eccles 36 and Peter Clark 36.
The ladies’ event was won by Robyn McLeod on 31 followed by Anne Grenfell, also on 31.
The social winner was Justin Fedley.
Nearest the pins: 3rd Murray Drake, 6th Anthony Eccles, 7th Ray Eccles, 9th Shaun Giblin and super pin 3rd Murray Drake.
Next week will be the Tony Grundy
Trophy, two person ambrose.
The ladies enjoyed the second round of championships (stroke) on Tuesday. Twenty-three players competed in the event, with Sue Henderson taking out A grade on 90/22/68, followed by Barb Hill 97/23/74.
B grade was won by Pauline Armstrong 109/36/73 with runner-up Robyn McLeod on 104/27/77.
Maureen O’Loughlan won C grade on
110/43/67 followed by Wendy Batten 114/43/71.
Nearest the pins: A grade – second shot on 4th and 13th Barb Hill; B grade – third shot on 9th and 18th Maria O’Rourke; C grade – second shot on 7th and 16th
Maureen O’Loughlan.
The super pin third and 12th went to Gail Norris.
Next week will be the third round of the championships (stroke).
AROUND THE GROUNDS
Open attracts 960 players
NICOLE Mullen and Jackson Varney have taken out the women’s and men’s open singles titles at last weekend’s Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Open.
Once again the annual event attracted a huge number of players and spectators to the popular seaside town, with 964 players registered and 1293 entries across the many divisions contested.
The Labour Day long weekend event has long been a favourite one on the tennis circuit for many players and last weekend’s warm weather certainly tested their endurance.
Competitors travelled from as far as South Australia, country New South Wales, metro Melbourne and even one from New Zealand, all eager to take home the silverware.
Shelly Hart and Andy Reynolds expressed thanks to the more than 100 volunteers from the Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club for their assistance and enthusiasm in the warm conditions.
“It’s certainly very warm to be out there but the players, officials and volunteers are all enthusiastic and happy to be here,” Shelly said.
“We’re also grateful to our event sponsors, Beyond Bank, for their support.
“The tournament includes everyone from under 12s through to Open, A to D grades, social entries and parent/child entries; there’s something for everyone.”
Along with Nicole Mullen and Jackson Varney, other winners on the day (in various categories) were:
MEN (singles):
A grade: Dominic Tobin.
B grade (div 1): Charlie Tomlinson.
B grade (div 2): Michael Doherty.
C grade (div 1): Greg Luke.
C grade (div 2): Paddy Moulton.
C grade (div 3): Riley eyck.
D grade (div 1): Brendan Snookes.
D grade (div 2): Cameron Neales.
Veteran 50 plus: Tony Pritchard.
12 and under: Nico Savage
14 and under: Leonardo Pascuzzi.
16 and under: Johnny Asimenias.
WOMEN (Singles):
A grade singles: Adele McNamara.
B grade singles: Lily Fraser.
C grade singles: Kerry Browne.
D grade singles: Vanessa Sam.
12 and under singles: Chloe Tran.
14 and under singles: Nina Grigsby.
16 and under singles: Lucy Kavanagh.
MEN (Doubles):
Open: Matthew Nathan Allis and Joshua Tran.
A grade (div 1): Jake Dunn and Benjamin Weber.
B grade (div 1): Andrew Bullard and Mark Richardson.
B grade (div 2): Johnny Asimenias and Tommaso Palombaro.
C grade (div 1): Simon Brown and Greg Luke.
C grade (div 2): Ben Nash and Richard Nash.
D grade (div 1): Beau McGoldrick and Stephen Van Elst.
D grade (div 2): Hayden Milich and Sean Pulverman.
Veteran 50 plus: Rohan Appleton and Paul Lidgerwood.
12 and under: Connor Ryan and Nico Savage.
14 and under: Sam Carter and Leonardo Pascuzzi.
16 and under: Dalton Luciani and Benjamin Spencer.
WOMEN (Doubles):
Open: Nicole Mullen and Olivia Ryan.
A grade (div 1): Lily Duff and Mikaela Mullen.
B grade (div 1): Stephanie Golightly and Edelle McKinlay.
B grade (div 2): Lisa Graham and Belinda Lee.
C grade (div 1): Kylie Bishop and Kylie Chou.
C grade (div 2): Emily Blood and Fiona Blood.
D grade (div 1): Fiona Dean and Honor RhalesRahbula.
D grade (div 2): Elissa Chew and Esther Tran. 12 and under: Eve Clatworthy and Esther White. 16 and under: Adele Joseph and Adele McNamara. MIXED DOUBLES:
Open: Jackson Varney and Stephanie Barnett.
A grade: Rhys McNabb and Lily Duff.
B grade: Jesse Hart and Liz Flower.
C grade (div 1): Saul Bishop and Kylie Bishop.
C grade (div 2): Dean Stewart and Rebecca Richardson.
Social: Michael Browne and Tash Laherty.
D grade (div 1): Phillip Walker and Cassis Smorgon.
D grade (div 2): William Molloy and Melina Molloy. Veterans’ 50 plus: Owen Freeland and Belinda Trevean.
Parent/child (div 1): Freddie Tulloch and Steve Tulloch.
Parent/child (div 2): Larry Conway and Cedric Conway. Parent/child (div 3): Danny Shine and Jimmy Shine. 12 and under: Mitchell Osborne and Jemma Howat.
16 and under: Oliver White and Sienna Clatworthy.
Enjoying the tennis and the warm weather at Warrnambool last weekend were (front row) Willow Ryan, Annabel Rae, Clementine Oliver and (back) Nyree Hooton and Charlotte Dean.
Large crowds gathered to watch all the action from the lawn tennis courts last weekend.
Tennis enthusiasts of all ages enjoyed the chance to compete in Warrnambool, travelling from far and wide.
Warrnambool’s division one men’s team put in a huge effort at last weekend’s Seaside Tournament to finish third in their pool.
Warrnambool division three finished first in their pool but were defeated in the semi-final.
THE recently completed new flooring at Warrnambool’s Val Bertrand Stadium has hosted its first major tournament.
The 51st annual Seaside Volleyball Tournament again attracted hundreds of players to the Caramut Road complex, with some travelling from as far afield as South Australia, Tasmania and country and metropolitan Victoria.
Warrnambool is home to Australia’s biggest and
Players enjoy new fl ooring
longest-running volleyball event, the Seaside Tournament, which is held every long weekend in March – and last weekend’s event was again a huge success.
“This year we had 94 teams entered and they competed in a total of 270 games across four stadiums over the three days,” Warrnambool Volleyball Association president Rachelle Bartlett said.
“Our men’s division one side finished third in their
pool and then went on to play Ninja Turtles in the quarter final.
“Unfortunately they lost 2-0 but the Turtles then went on to win their division. Tristan Gibbs also finished second in the best and fairest vote count for division one which was a great achievement.”
The Warrnambool men’s division three side finished first in their pool and went down 2-1 against Pew Pew (the eventual division three winners) in the semi-finals.
Ideal conditions for life saving championships
WARRNAMBOOL turned on ideal weather conditions and good surf for last weekend’s running of the 2025 LSV Youth Seniors Victorian Lifesaving Championships.
Hosted by Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club, the event attracted more than 600 competitors (representing 24 life saving clubs) to Lady Bay.
The three-day event tested the critical skills of LSV’s best youth and senior surf sport lifesavers in surf and open water swimming,
surf boats, beach sprinting, board and ski paddling.
More than 160 events were contested across a range of youth and senior age groups.
The Warrnambool club had at least four surf boat crews compete over the weekend. The club has achieved great things this season, including attracting over a dozen new female rowers and a new under 19 crew.
Day one on Saturday saw a jam-packed schedule of 25 events including the rescue
tube race, belt race, rescue tube rescue and board rescue.
A highlight from the day for the host club came when Kai Moloneya and Riley Schiell took gold in the open men’s board rescue. This set the scene for what became a successful state championships for the home town.
Other results from the carnival included: First placings in the under 17 board relay (Riley, Kai and Blake); open men’s board relay (Steve, Pady O and Isaac); open women’s board relay (Jane, Ellie and
Georgia); under 17 ski and open women’s ski (Georgia) and open men’s board (Paddy O).
Club members also finished second in the following – open men’s board (Steve); under 17 board (Riley); under 14 board (Tyler); reserve women’s boaties (Mel, Nat, Vanessa and Danielle); under 17 women’s boaties (Macey, Clara, Niamh and Mattise)and youth female 2 x 1km run (Eve and Edith). Third placings were achieved in the open women’s board (Jane) and the youth board relay (Casey, Hamish and Tyler).
George dominates at state titles
GEORGE Wilkinson has brought home a swag of medals from the recent state little athletics championships.
George, who is a member of the Warrnambool Little Athletics Centre, performed exceptionally well at the state championships, held at the Casey Fields Athletics Centre last weekend.
George medalled in all events, finishing the weekend with five medals and two state championship titles to his name.
With four personal best results, including a huge improvement in his shot put, discus, 100m and 200m events, George enjoyed the chance to run on a new track and make new friends.
Little Athletics Victoria has expanded the available events for multi-class athletes, which has resulted in greater inclusion opportunities throughout the region.
With the little aths track season now over, George is looking forward to the cross-country season and winter sports.
George Wilkinson with his swag of medals won at last weekend’s state championships.
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4:00 Million Dollar Minute [s]
12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 2:30 Sydney Weekender 3:00 DVine Living (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Bargain Hunt 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens
12:30 American Pickers (PG) 1:30 Pawn Stars (PG)
2:00 Nature Gone Wild (PG) 3:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 3:30 Storage Wars New York (PG) 4:00 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30
6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE News Morning [s]
12:00 Movie: “Dying For A Crown” (M v) (’22) Stars: Jennifer Titus, Catharine Daddario
2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s]
4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s]
5:30 WIN News [s]
6:00 NINE News [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 David Attenborough’s Mammals: Heat (PG) [s]
8:40 Movie: “Four Weddings And A Funeral” (M l,s) (’94) Stars: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell
11:05 Movie: “The Big Sick” (M l,s) (’17) Stars: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan
1:15 9Honey Hacks (PG) [s]
1:30 Home Shopping
4:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo [s]
4:30 Home Shopping
5:30 Fish Forever [s]
11:30 My Favourite Martian 12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1:50 The Garden Gurus Moments 2:00 A&E After Dark (M l) 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Watch Your Stern” (PG) (’60) Stars: Kenneth Connor 5:20 Your Garden Made Perfect 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Rugby League: NRL: Panthers v Roosters *Live*
7:00 Frugal Foodie [s]
7:30 Farm To Fork [s]
8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s]
8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
9:00 Lingo (PG) [s]
10:00Entertainment Tonight [s]
10:15Australian Survivor (PG) [s]
11:30Motorsport: Formula 1: Australian Grand Prix: Day 1 *Live* From Melbourne [s]
5:00 10 News First [s]
6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
6:30 The Project (PG) [s]
7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) [s]
9:50 Tom Gleeson - Lighten Up (M) [s]
– The Gold Logie winner and Hard Quiz host, Tom Gleeson, brings his famed sharp wit and dry humour to his latest one hour special, Lighten Up.
11:0010’s Late News [s] 11:25The Project (PG) [s] 12:20The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) [s]
1:30 Home Shopping
1:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:00 Becker (PG) 2:30 Frasier (PG) 3:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 5:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Ghosts (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Becker (PG)
LIFT OUT
5:00 Worldwatch 9:20 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley: Lamarck UniversityVietnam
9:50 Food Markets - In The Belly Of The City: Vienna - Naschmarkt (PG) (In English/ German) 10:50Our Coast
12:00Worldwatch
2:00 Saving Lives At Sea (M)
3:00 NITV News Nula
3:35 The Cook Up (PG)
4:05 Hungry For More - Spain: Hungry For More (PG) 4:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:55 Letters And Numbers 5:25 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News
7:30 James May - Our Man In Italy: Really, Really Nice Cheese (M) 8:30 Tony Robinson’s Marvellous Machines: Mechanical Menagerie (PG)
9:20 Mysteries Of The Ancient Dead (PG)
12:00 Gossip Girl (M s) 3:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 3:30 The Nanny (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 6:30 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Fault In Our Stars” (PG) (’14) Stars: Laura Dern 10:00 Movie: “Rumour Has It” (M s) (’05) Stars: Jennifer Aniston 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield 8:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 9:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 My Life Is Murder (M v) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Formula 1: Australian Grand Prix: Day 1 *Live* 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Evil (M) 2:55 Movie: “Poms” (PG) (’19) 4:35 Movie: “Skating To New York” (PG) (’13) Stars: Connor Jessup 6:15 Movie: “Lucky You” (PG) (’07) Stars: Eric Bana (In English/ Spanish) 8:30 Movie: “The Last Samurai” (M v) (’03) Stars: Tom Cruise
6:00 rage (PG) [s]
7:00 Weekend Breakfast [s]
9:00 rage (PG) [s]
10:30rage Guest Programmer (PG) [s] 12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
12:30Death In Paradise (PG) [s]
1:30 Poh’s Kitchen [s]
2:00 Under The Vines (PG) [s]
2:45 Extraordinary Escapes (PG) [s]
3:40 The Role Of A Lifetime (PG) [s]
4:30 Muster Dogs (PG) [s]
5:30 Rulla’s Cooking On Country [s]
6:00 Australian Story [s]
6:30 Back Roads (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) [s] – On first appearances, it seems like a tragic accident, but when Neville and the team investigate, they discover a hidden world of data mining and cryptocurrency.
8:30 Vera: The Darkest Evening (M) [s]
10:00The Newsreader: The Fall (M l) [s] 11:00Unforgotten (M l) [s]
11:50rage Guest Programmer (M) [s]
ABC ENTERTAINS (23)
12:20 Movie: “Wag The Dog” (M l) (’97) 1:55 ER (PG) 2:35 Doctor Who (PG) 3:25 A Bite To Eat With Alice 3:55 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 4:35 MythBusters (PG) 5:30 Heartbreak High (PG) 7:00 Spicks And Specks (PG) 7:30 QI (PG) 8:00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG)
3:00 Play School 3:30 The Highway Rat 4:05 Grace’s Amazing Machines 4:35 Little J And Big Cuz 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 5:50 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:05 Riley Rocket 7:30 Kids BBQ Championship 8:10 Chopped Junior 8:55 Fresh Off The Boat (PG)
5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) [s]
7:30 Movie: “Red” (M l,v) (’10) – When his peaceful life is threatened by a high-tech assassin, former blackops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team in a last ditch effort to survive and uncover his assailants. Stars: Bruce Willis
1:05 We Interrupt This Broadcast (PG) [s] 2:00 Home Shopping
12:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Better Homes And Gardens 3:00 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 4:00 Escape To The Country 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill/ Caulfield *Live* 6:00 Dog Patrol (PG) 6:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 10:30 I Escaped To The Country 11:30 The Yorkshire Vet
1:00 Blokesworld (PG) 1:30 Cool Cars & Bikes (PG)
2:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 3:00 Drag Racing: NDRC Top Doorslammer Round
6:00 Getaway (PG) [s]
6:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday [s] 12:00 Destination WA [s]
12:30 My Way [s]
1:00 Let’s Eat With George: Coastal Delights [s]
1:30 Hybrid Horizons [s]
2:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s]
2:30 Bondi Vet (PG) [s]
3:30 David Attenborough’s Mammals: Heat (PG) [s]
4:30 The Garden Gurus [s]
5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s]
5:30 Getaway (PG) [s]
6:00 NINE News Saturday [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 Space Invaders: Melanie (PG) [s]
8:30 Movie: “San Andreas” (PG) (’15) Stars: Dwayne Johnson
10:45 Movie: “Volcano” (M v) (’97) Stars: Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche
12:40 Bondi Vet (PG) [s]
1:30 The Pet Rescuers (PG) [s]
1:00 Movie: “Mr Forbush And The Penguins” (PG) (’71) Stars: Hayley Mills 3:10 Movie: “Fire Over Africa” (G) (’54) Stars: Maureen O’Hara 4:50 Movie: “Kings Of The Sun” (PG) (’63) Stars: Yul Brynner 7:00 Rugby Union: Super Rugby Pacific: Reds v Waratahs *Live* From Suncorp Stadium 9:30 Rugby Union: Post-Match
6:00 Camper Deals [s]
6:30 Reel Action [s]
7:00 On The Fly [s]
7:30 Escape Fishing With ET [s]
8:00 I Fish [s]
8:30 Farm To Fork [s]
9:00 My Market Kitchen [s]
9:30 Planet Shapers [s]
10:00Motorsport: Formula 1: Australian Grand Prix: Day 2 *Live* From Melbourne [s]
5:30 10 News First [s]
6:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) [s]
7:30 Love It Or List It Australia: Coburg North VIC [s]
8:30 Gogglebox Australia (PG) [s]
9:30 Matlock: This Is That Moment (PG) [s]
10:30Elsbeth: Artificial Genius (M v) [s]
11:30FBI: Shelter (M v) [s] – When a gunman opens fire at a homeless shelter in Astoria, the team is led toward a killer with connections to a Mexican cartel.
12:30Home Shopping
8:30 Wheel Of Fortune 9:30 Family Feud (PG) 10:00 Ridiculousness (PG) 11:00 Farm To Fork 11:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) 12:00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG) 2:00 Ridiculousness (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 11:30 Ridiculousness (PG) 12:30 South Park (PG)
5:00 Worldwatch 9:05 The Autistic Gardener 10:00The World From Above: Brodsworth Hall To Hidcote Garden/ Moehne Dam To Schwetzingen Palace (PG) 11:00Ageless Gardens: Adaptive Gardening/ Shared Gardens
12:00Worldwatch
2:00 Surf Life Saving 4:00 Cycling: Strade Bianche Mens Race Highlights 4:30 Plat Du Tour (In English/ French) 4:35 Light Years - Olive Cotton 5:30 Hitler - Decoding A Dictator: Hitler’s Daily Life (In English/ German) 6:30 SBS World News
7:30 The Wonders Of Europe: The Pantheon Of Rome (In English/ French) 8:30 Blenheim - The People Behind The Palace 9:25 Ray Martin - The Last Goodbye (PG)
3:00 AFL: Round 1: Melbourne v GWS *Live* From The MCG [s] – The Demons clash with the Giants, live and free from the MCG.
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Australian Idol: Top 10 (PG) [s]
8:10 The Hunters: Rentakill (M v) [s] –Crime journalist Adam Shand and former detective Steve van Aperen examine notorious underworld hitman Christopher Dale Flannery. Was “Mr Rentakill” a master assassin or a myth?
9:40 Ivan Milat - Buried Secrets (MA15+) [s]
11:40Repco Supercars Highlights [s]
12:40The Bay (M l,v) [s]
2:00 Home Shopping
3:30 Million Dollar Minute [s]
South Aussie With Cosi (PG) 2:30 Cities Of The Underworld (PG) 3:30 Better Homes And Gardens 4:30 I Escaped To The Country 5:30 Escape To The Country 7:30 Rosemary & Thyme (PG) 8:30 Vera (M) 10:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG)
Young Sheldon (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” (G) (’09) Stars: Jason Lee 7:30 Movie: “Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian” (PG) (’09) Stars: Ben Stiller
2:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 3:00 JAG (PG) 4:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 4:30 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 23: Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix *Live* 7:00 Football Tonight 7:25 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 23: Western Sydney Wanderers v Melbourne Victory *Live* 10:00 NCIS (M)
2:20 Movie: “On The Waterfront” (PG) (’54) Stars: Marlon Brando 4:20 Movie: “Viceroy’s House” (M) (’17) Stars: Gillian Anderson 6:20 Movie: “A Room With A View” (PG) (’85) Stars: Maggie Smith (In English/ Italian) 8:30 Movie: “Mystic River” (MA15+) (’03) Stars: Sean Penn 11:10 Movie: “Shame” (MA15+) (’11)
BOOK
6:00 Hello SA (PG) [s] 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:00 Weekend Today [s] 10:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) [s] 12:00 Wide World Of Sports (PG) [s] 1:00 Fish Forever [s] 1:30 Drive TV [s] 2:00 Oz Off Road TV (PG) [s] 3:00 For The Love Of Pets (PG) [s] 4:00 Space Invaders (PG) [s] 5:00 NINE News: First At Five [s] 5:30 Postcards (PG) [s] 6:00 NINE News Sunday [s] 7:00 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 8:40 60 Minutes (PG) [s] 9:40 Footy Furnace (M l,v) [s] 10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 See No Evil: The Wrong Woman (M v) [s] 12:05 The First 48: Cruel Intentions (M l) [s] 1:00 Destination WA [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
4:00 Religious Programs [s] 4:30 Drive TV [s]
3:00 Play School 3:30 Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge 4:05 Grace’s Amazing Machines 4:35 Little J And Big Cuz 5:10 The Monster At The End Of This Story 5:40 Kiri And Lou 6:05 PJ Masks Power Heroes 6:35 Hey Duggee 7:05 Riley Rocket 7:35 Moominvalley 8:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 10:30 Getaway (PG) 11:00 Sunday Footy Show 1:00 Movie: “West Of Zanzibar” (G) (’54) Stars: Anthony Steel 3:00 Rugby League: NRL: Eels v West Tigers *Live* From CommBank Stadium 6:00 Dad’s Army (PG) 6:30 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30
6:00 Religious Programs [s]
7:30 Farm To Fork [s]
8:00 The Yes Experiment (PG) [s]
8:30 Motorsport: Formula 1: Australian Grand Prix: Day 3 *Live* From Melbourne [s]
5:00 10 News First [s]
6:00 The Sunday Project (PG) [s]
7:00 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 8:30 Matlock: Pregame (PG) [s] 9:30 FBI: Manhunt (M v) [s] – When the team’s sex trafficking sting operation goes sideways, they race to recover a human trafficking victim. Meanwhile, Maggie makes a connection with a 911 operator.
10:30FBI: Phantom (M v) [s] – After an employee of the U.S. Army is shot in an industrial park, the team works to track down the killer who reveals a larger plot at play. Tiffany struggles with the guilt surrounding Hobbs’ death.
11:30The Sunday Project (PG) [s]
12:30Home Shopping
5:00 Worldwatch
9:05 The Autistic Gardener
10:00Football: FIFA World Cup Classic Matches: Brazil v France (2006)
11:30Ageless Gardens
12:30Worldwatch
12:55Swan Football
1:00 Cycling: ProVelo Super League: Round 5 *Live* From Grafton To Inverell
5:30 Hitler - Decoding A Dictator: Hitler’s Secrets (In English/ German)
6:30 SBS World News
7:30 Ancient Greece By Train: Cyclades To Turkey (PG)
8:25 Alhambra - At The Crossroads Of Cultures (In English/ Spanish/ Arabic)
9:30 King Tut - Allies And Enemies (PG)
6:00 News Breakfast [s]
9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]
10:00Vera (M) [s]
11:30Creative Types With Virginia Trioli (PG) [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
1:00 Landline [s]
2:00 Grand Designs Transformations (PG) [s]
3:00 Nigella At My Table [s]
3:30 Grand Designs (PG) [s]
4:15 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
5:00 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 7.30 [s]
8:00 Four Corners [s]
9:00 Media Watch [s]
9:20 Q+A [s]
10:20Planet America (PG) [s]
10:55ABC Late News [s]
11:10The Business [s]
11:25The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s]
12:30 Heartbreak High (PG) 2:00 ER (PG) 2:50 Doctor Who (PG)
6:00 Sunrise [s]
9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]
12:00Seven Noon News [s]
1:00 Australian Idol (PG) [s]
2:30 Border Security Canada (PG) [s]
3:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]
5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]
7:30 Australian Idol: Top 10 (PG) [s]
8:40 9-1-1 - Lone Star: Both Sides, Now (PG) [s]
9:40 Suits L.A.: Batman Returns (M) [s] – Ted and Erica take on Samantha to save Lester’s movie, but the battle may hurt his murder trial. Rick enlists Stuart’s help when a difficult actor is arrested.
10:40The Agenda Setters [s]
11:40St. Denis Medical: You Gotta Have A Plan (PG) [s]
12:10Hatton Garden (M l) [s]
2:30 Home Shopping
4:00 NBC Today [s]
ABC ENTERTAINS (23) 1:00 DVine Living (PG) 1:30 The Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 2:00 Weekender 2:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG)
3:35 A Bite To Eat With Alice 4:05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4:40 MythBusters (PG)
5:30 Heartbreak High (PG) 7:00 My Family (PG) 7:30 QI (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG) 9:10 Whose Line Is It Anyway?
3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:05 PJ Masks Power Heroes 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 6:55 Rocket Club 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:05 Operation Ouch! (PG)
3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Inspector Morse (M v)
1:00 Night Thunder 2:00 Repco Supercars Highlights 4:00 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 The Agenda Setters 8:00 Outback Opal Hunters (PG) 9:00 Adventure Gold Diggers (PG) 10:00 Tougher In Alaska (PG) 11:00 Swamp People (PG)
6:00 Today [s]
9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s]
11:30 NINE News Morning [s]
12:00 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s]
1:45 Innovation Nation [s]
2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s] 4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s]
5:30 WIN News [s]
6:00 NINE News [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 9:00 Footy Classified (M l) [s] 10:00 NINE News Late [s]
10:30 The Life & Murder Of Nicole Brown Simpson (M v) [s] 11:30 First On Scene (MA15+) [s] –Experience the raw moments captured by video journalists and hear the stories behind the headlines.
12:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
1:00 Hello SA (PG) [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
11:30 My Favourite Martian 12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1:50 Attenborough’s Wonder Of Song 3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Pink String And Sealing Wax” (PG) (’45) Stars: Googie Withers 5:20 Your Garden Made Perfect 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:40 Mrs Sidhu Investigates (M l)
12:00 Pretty Little Liars (M) 2:00 Bewitched 2:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 3:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 3:30 The Nanny (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 6:30 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Hot Shots!” (PG) (’91) Stars: Charlie Sheen 10:15 Seinfeld (PG)
7:00 Neighbours (PG) [s]
7:30 Farm To Fork [s]
8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s]
8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
9:00 Lingo (PG) [s]
10:00Judge Judy (PG) [s]
10:30Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 12:00Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30Family Feud (PG) [s]
1:00 10 News First: Lunchtime [s]
2:00 Wheel Of Fortune [s]
2:30 Lingo (PG) [s]
3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s]
4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s]
4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s]
5:00 10 News First [s]
6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
6:30 The Project (PG) [s]
7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s]
8:40 Sam Pang Tonight (M l,s) [s] 9:40 Anne Edmonds - Why Is My Bag All Wet? (M l,s) [s] 11:1010’s Late News [s] 11:35The Project (PG) [s] 12:35The Late Show (PG) [s]
9:15 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley: Four Seasons - Koh Samui/ The Elephant CampChiang Rai 10:15Food Markets - In The Belly Of The City: Firenze - Mercato Central (PG) (In English/ Italian) 11:15Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip: The East Coast (PG) 12:10Worldwatch
2:00 Saving Lives At Sea (M)
3:00 Where Are You Really From? (PG)
3:30 Primitive Medium 3:40 Plat Du Tour (In English/ French) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secrets Of The Lost Liners: Cap Arcona (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35
1:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:00 Becker (PG) 2:30 Frasier (PG) 3:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 5:00 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:00 Becker (PG) 4:20
8:30 Reel Action (PG) 9:30 What’s Up Down Under 10:00 Snap Happy 10:30 Navigating The World 11:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 12:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 My Life is Murder (M v) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 Evil (MA15+) 11:20 Jake And The Fatman (PG)
2:45 Movie: “A Room With A View” (PG) (’85) Stars: Maggie Smith (In English/ Italian) 4:55 Movie: “Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” (M) (’09) Stars: Richard Gere 6:35 Movie: “Widows’ Peak” (PG) (’94) Stars: Joan Plowright 8:30 Movie: “Michael Collins” (MA15+) (’96) Stars: Liam Neeson
6:00 News Breakfast [s]
9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]
10:00Australian Story [s]
10:30Poh’s Kitchen (PG) [s]
11:00The Weekly With Charlie Pickering [s]
11:30Space 22 (PG) [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
1:00 Call The Midwife (M) [s]
2:00 Grand Designs Transformations (PG) [s]
2:55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat [s]
3:25 Grand Designs (PG) [s]
4:15 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
5:00 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 7.30 (PG) [s]
8:00 Foreign Correspondent [s]
8:30 The Role Of A Lifetime (PG) [s]
9:20 The School That Tried To End Racism (PG) [s]
10:20The ABC Of Sarah Ferguson (M l) [s]
6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]
12:00Seven Noon News [s]
1:00 Australian Idol (PG) [s]
3:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]
5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]
7:30 Australian Idol: Top 10 (PG) [s]
8:40 The Hunting Party (M v) [s] – A small team is assembled to track down and capture the dangerous killers who have just escaped from a top-secret prison that’s not supposed to exist.
9:40 The Irrational: Straight From The Heart (M v) [s]
1:10 Travel Oz: Sailing To Mawson’s Antarctica (PG) [s]
2:00 Home Shopping
4:00 NBC Today [s]
6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE News Morning [s] 12:00 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 1:30 Getaway (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s] 4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s] 5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] –Homestays continue but for one couple it’s far from Home Sweet Home.
9:00 Scrublands (MA15+) [s] 10:00 Footy Classified (M l) [s] 11:00 NINE News Late [s] 11:30 The Equalizer: Gaslight (M) [s] 12:15 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:05 Next Stop [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
2:30 Building Ideas (PG) [s] 3:00 Home Shopping
Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 6:05 PJ Masks Power Heroes 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:05 Odd Squad 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:05 Operation Ouch! 8:40 Deadly 60 (PG) 10:30
7:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 9:00 Lingo (PG) [s] 10:00Entertainment Tonight [s] 10:20Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 11:30 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 12:00Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30Family Feud (PG) [s] 1:00 10 News First: Lunchtime [s] 2:00 Wheel Of Fortune [s] 2:30 Lingo (PG) [s] 3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s] 4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 5:00 10 News First [s]
6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
6:30 The Project (PG) [s] 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 9:00 NCIS: Bad Blood/ The Plan (M v) [s] 10:5010’s Late News [s] 11:15The Project (PG) [s] 12:10The Late Show (PG) [s]
5:00 Worldwatch
9:05 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley: Yen Tu - Vietnam/ Rajasthan Palace - India 10:05Food Markets - In The Belly Of The City: Freiburg - Munstermarkt (PG) (In English/ German) 11:05Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip: The South (PG)
12:00Worldwatch
2:00 Saving Lives At Sea (M)
3:00 The Weekly Football Wrap
3:30 The Cook Up (PG)
4:00 DNA Family Secrets (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG)
5:30 Letters And Numbers
6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG)
6:30 SBS World News
7:30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys: St Bees To Maryport/ Middlesbrough To Boulby (PG) 8:30 Insight: Healthcare’s Silver Squeeze (PG)
9:30 Dateline: Britain’s Woke History Wars (PG)
6:00 News Breakfast [s]
9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]
10:00Four Corners [s]
10:45Q+A [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
12:30National Press Club Address [s]
1:35 Media Watch [s]
2:00 Grand Designs Transformations (PG) [s]
2:55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat [s]
3:25 Grand Designs (PG) [s]
4:15 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
5:00 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 7.30 (PG) [s]
8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
8:30 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) [s]
9:00 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ): Don’t Be Funny, Just Win (PG) [s]
9:45 Planet America (PG) [s]
10:20You Can’t Ask That (M s) [s]
ABC ENTERTAINS (23)
12:00 Absolutely
Fabulous Christmas Special (PG) 12:45 Heartbreak High (PG) 2:10 ER (PG) 2:55
Doctor Who (PG) 3:40 A Bite To Eat With Alice 4:05 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 4:35 MythBusters (PG) 5:25 Heartbreak High (PG) 7:00 My Family (PG) 7:30 QI (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 TBA
3:00 Play School 3:30 Ready, Steady, Wiggle! 4:10 Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 5:50 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:05 Odd Squad 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:05 Operation Ouch! (PG)
6:00 News Breakfast [s]
9:00 ABC News Mornings [s]
10:00Foreign Correspondent [s]
10:30Back Roads (PG) [s]
11:10The Role Of A Lifetime (PG) [s]
12:00ABC News At Noon [s]
1:00 Best Interests (M d,l) [s]
2:00 Grand Designs Transformations (PG) [s]
2:55 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat [s]
3:30 Grand Designs (PG) [s]
4:15 Long Lost Family (PG) [s]
5:05 A Bite To Eat With Alice [s]
5:30 Antiques Roadshow [s]
6:30 Hard Quiz (PG) [s]
7:00 ABC News [s]
7:30 7.30 (PG) [s]
8:00 Back Roads: Bibbulmun Track, WA (PG) [s]
8:30 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul: Istanbul And Cappadocia (M) [s]
9:15 Grand Designs Revisited: North Devon (PG) [s]
10:05The Role Of A Lifetime (PG) [s]
6:00 Sunrise [s]
9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]
12:00Seven Noon News [s]
1:00 Australian Idol (PG) [s]
3:00 Beat The Chasers UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]
5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 Home And Away (PG) [s]
7:30 The 1% Club UK (PG) [s]
8:30 The Front Bar (M l) [s] – Join Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher as they share a laugh about the world of AFL and catch up with stars of yesteryear and today.
9:30 Unfiltered (M) [s]
10:00Live At The Chapel - Birds Of Tokyo (M l) [s]
11:00Autopsy USA: Frank Sinatra (M) [s]
12:00Covert Affairs: Communication Breakdown/ What Is And What Should Never Be (M s,v) [s]
2:00 Home Shopping
4:00 NBC Today [s]
12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Escape To The Country 2:00 Sydney Weekender 2:30 Air Crash Investigations (PG) 3:30 Harry’s Practice 4:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:45 Lewis (M v) 10:45 Law & Order: UK (PG)
6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE News Morning [s] 12:00 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 1:30 My Way [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s]
4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s]
5:30 WIN News [s]
6:00 NINE News [s]
7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s]
7:30 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 9:00 Scrublands (MA15+) [s] – Martin’s investigation leads to a series of revelations that draw him deeper into the scrublands and the secrets of Riversend.
10:00 NINE News Late [s]
10:30 Wild Cards: Show Me The Murder (M v) [s] 11:30 The Equalizer: One Percenters (MA15+) [s] 12:15 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 1:05 My Way [s]
7:00 Neighbours (PG) [s]
7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s]
8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s]
8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 9:00 Lingo (PG) [s]
10:00Judge Judy (PG) [s]
10:30Australian Survivor (PG) [s]
12:00Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 12:30Family Feud (PG) [s]
1:00 10 News First: Lunchtime [s]
2:00 Wheel Of Fortune [s]
2:30 Lingo (PG) [s]
3:30 10 News First: Afternoon [s]
4:00 Neighbours (PG) [s]
4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s]
5:00 10 News First [s]
6:00 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s]
6:30 The Project (PG) [s]
7:30 Gogglebox Australia (PG) [s]
8:30 Elsbeth: Sweet Justice (M v) [s] 9:30 NCIS: Hawaii: Spill The Tea (Part 1) (M) [s] 10:3010’s Late News [s] 10:55The Project (PG) [s] 12:00The Late Show (PG) [s]
10:30 Pointless (PG) 11:30 My Favourite Martian 12:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 1:50 Explore 1:55 Shakespeare & Hathaway (M v) 2:55 Antiques Roadshow 3:25 Movie: “Mr Denning Drives North” (PG) (’51) Stars: John Mills 5:20 Your Garden Made Perfect 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Yes Minister 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M) 1:00 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 1:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 2:00 Becker (PG) 2:30 Frasier (PG) 3:30 Rules Of Engagement (PG) 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The King Of Queens (PG) 5:00 Becker (PG) 5:30 Frasier (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG)
5:00 Worldwatch 9:05 Designing Paradise With Bill Bensley: Hotel De La CoupoleVietnam/ The Slate - Phuket 10:05Food Markets - In The Belly Of The City: Riga - Centraltirgus (PG) (In English/ Latvian)
11:05Grayson Perry’s Big American Road Trip: Wisconsin (PG) 12:00Worldwatch
2:00 Dateline: Britain’s Woke History Wars (PG)
2:30 Insight: Healthcare’s Silver Squeeze (PG) 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG)
4:00 DNA Family Secrets (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News
7:30 Australia - An Unofficial History: Rising Voices (M l,s) 8:40 The
Kiri And Lou 4:25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory 5:00 Peppa Pig 5:35 Fireman Sam 5:50 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond 7:05 Odd Squad 7:35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures 8:05 Operation Ouch!
1:00 Outback Truckers (PG) 3:00 Billy The Exterminator (PG) 3:30 Storage Wars New York (PG) 4:00 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 The Force - Behind The Line (PG) 9:30 World’s Wildest Police Videos (M v) 12:00 Pretty Little Liars (M) 2:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 2:30 The Nanny (PG) 3:30 Seinfeld (PG) 4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 I Dream Of Jeannie 6:00 The Golden Girls (PG) 6:30 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Seinfeld (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Rush Hour 2” (M s,v) (’01) Stars: Jackie Chan 10:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:30 The O.C. (M l,s) 6:00 Home Shopping 8:00 NBL Slam 9:00 Roads Less Travelled 9:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 11:30 JAG (PG) 1:30 My Life Is Murder (M v) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Elsbeth (M v) 8:30 NCIS (M v) 10:30 The Weekly Kick-Off (PG) 11:00 Fire Country (PG) 3:00 Movie: “Widows’ Peak” (PG) (’94) Stars: Joan Plowright 4:55 Movie: “The Man Who Invented Christmas” (PG) (’17) Stars: Dan Stevens 6:50 Movie: “All At Sea” (AKA ‘Wide Blue Yonder’) (PG) (’10) Stars: Brian Cox 8:30 Movie: “There Will Be Blood” (M v) (’07) Stars: Daniel Day Lewis
6:00 Sunrise [s]
9:00 The Morning Show (PG) [s]
12:00Seven Noon News [s] 1:00 Movie: “Within These Walls” (M v) (’20) Stars: Jen Landon
3:00 The Chase UK (PG) [s]
4:00 Seven News At 4 [s]
5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) [s]
6:00 Seven News [s]
7:00 AFL: Round 2: Carlton v Hawthorn *Live* From The MCG [s] 10:30AFL: Post-Game [s] 11:00 Kick Ons [s] – Join Kane Cornes, Josh Jenkins and host Jason Richardson as they debate the hottest topics and preview the biggest games over the weekend. Sit back, relax and enjoy Kick Ons after the Footy!
11:30 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito (M v) [s]
12:45Damnation: The Goodness Of Men (MA15+) [s]
2:00 Home Shopping
4:00 NBC Today [s]
6:00 Today [s] 9:00 Today Extra (PG) [s] 11:30 NINE News Morning [s] 12:00 Married At First Sight (M l,s) [s] 1:30 Mr Mayor: The Recall (PG) [s] 2:00 Pointless (PG) [s]
3:00 Tipping Point (PG) [s] 4:00 NINE News Afternoon [s]
4:30 Tipping Point Australia (PG) [s]
5:30 WIN News [s] 6:00 NINE News [s] 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) [s] 7:30 Rugby League: NRL: Storm v Panthers *Live* From AAMI Park [s] 9:55 Rugby League: NRL Post-Match
10:40 NINE News Late [s] 11:10 Outback Opal Hunters (PG) [s] –The Opal Whisperers gamble on a new claim, and the Boulder Boys are slowed down by ageing machinery.
12:05 Tipping Point (PG) [s]
1:00 Next Stop [s] 1:30 Home Shopping
7:00 Neighbours (PG) [s] 7:30 Good Chef Bad Chef [s] 8:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) [s] 8:30 Deal Or No Deal (PG) [s] 9:00 Lingo (PG) [s] 10:00Entertainment Tonight [s] 10:20Australian Survivor (PG) [s] 11:30Judge Judy (PG) [s] 12:00Good Chef Bad Chef [s]
