Camden Haven News Of The Area 13 FEBRUARY 2026

Queens Lake hosts national titles

By Rachael THORPE

TWENTY visiting boats joined three local boats to compete in the 2025-26 Maricat National Titles at Queens Lake Sailing Club from 7-8 February. These small catamarans can be sailed in multiple configurations, with the Maricat Association NSW and ACT sailing for almost 50 years.

Competitors on the water ranged from ten-yearsold to sailors in their late seventies, and came from all over Australia, including inland areas like Bathurst and Orange.

It is the latest major event to be held at Queens Lake, with Camden Haven rapidly building

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DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY

Rotary Club of Laurieton celebrates 60 years of service

By Rachael THORPE

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Queens Lake hosts national titles

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its reputation as an in-demand sailing destination.

Sailing Club coordinator Dave Castleton told News Of The Area, “We are getting inundated with enquiries to hold events here.

“Our canteen is renowned for its selection of local produce from local businesses, and visitors love the wide choice of accommodation and activities on offer, things that you just don’t find in the bigger cities.

“Queens Lake naturally lends itself to a range of different boats which also

makes it very appealing.

“These events are a large amount of work to put on so we are limited by what our hard-working volunteers can do.”

The club focuses on ensuring they foster a love of sailing with age being no barrier.

Their next event will be the East Coast Junior Regatta on 28 February, which is open to all boats and crews with a junior skipper.

Business grants for EV charging

THE PUSH for clean transport means grants are available for Hastings businesses wanting to install electric vehicle fast-charging stations.

Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer is encouraging local businesses to apply for funding, now available under Round 4 of the NSW Government’s Electric Vehicle Strategy.

The program has been updated to better reflect its long-term focus, including overcoming range anxiety, improving connectivity between metropolitan and regional NSW, and future-proofing the EV charging network beyond 2030.

“Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in areas like the Mid North Coast, and it’s important our infrastructure keeps pace with demand,” Mr Dwyer said.

The grants also present an opportunity for local businesses to attract visitors and support the regional economy.

“Fast-charging stations encourage motorists to stop, shop, and spend time in our communities, delivering real benefits for local businesses and tourism.

“This is a practical investment that supports local jobs, strengthens our visitor economy and helps reduce transport emissions at the same time.

“By working together with local businesses, we can ensure the Mid North Coast is well-

positioned to benefit from the shift to electric vehicles and remain a connected, attractive destination for residents and visitors alike."

Businesses can review the eligibility

criteria and complete an application on the NSW Government’s grants and funding page.

Just search for “EV fast charging grants”. Applications close 24 April at 11pm.

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decades of service that has followed, a diamond anniversary dinner was held at Laurieton United Services Club on Saturday, 7 February, with 100 guests in attendance.

Joining the party were past and present members of the Rotary Club; members of Taree, Port Macquarie and Wauchope clubs; and local dignitaries including Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold and Port MacquarieHastings councillor Danielle Maltman.

The well-attended evening was organised by longtime Laurieton Rotarians Vere Gray, Barbara Jackson, and Jenny Rogers, with entertainment provided by the Laurietunes Ukulele Group.

Speeches by current Club President Graham Blackett and Past President Ian Jackson paid tribute to the many achievements and efforts of the club.

Rotary District Governor Evan Burrell told News Of The Area, “Rotary continues to evolve, and the work done in Laurieton has

ripple effects across the world, not just locally.”

Each year the club raises more than $20,000 through its book sales, raffles, BBQs, and can/bottle recycling - a particularly impressive effort for a club with less than 30 members.

In the last year the club has been reinvigorated with several new, younger members, including a former Rotary International Exchange Student, enabling this grassroots service

organisation to provide mentorship, legacy and a sense of community through shared values.

At a local level the club supports the Rotary Lodge at Port Macquarie Base Hospital, contributes to numerous projects in schools, and provides crucial assistance after natural disasters.

On an international level the club has contributed to the Rotary International End Polio Campaign, helping facilitate a 99.9 percent reduction in global polio cases.

Special mention was made of club member and local plumber Steve Roberts at the anniversary dinner, who has made numerous trips to Vanuatu to carry out extensive plumbing and drainage work.

Locals in parliament for Parkinson’s launch

PORT MACQUARIE has been well-represented at the first meeting of the Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s.

The event in Parliament House Sydney was cochaired by Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer.

Attendees from the local region included Kim and David Dahler, Carol Brazel and Rudolf Szibrowski, Robert Wilson, Matthew Easton, Lillian Atkinson, Anthony Simmon, and Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse Jody Lloyd.

Mr Dwyer paid special tribute to Ms Lloyd, who has been the local Parkinson’s Specialist Nurse since 2022.

Her role is jointly funded by the Mid North Coast Local Health District and Parkinson’s NSW, supporting communities across Port Macquarie, Kempsey, Wauchope, Laurieton and surrounding areas.

Ms Lloyd began her career in Parkinson’s care in 2019 and previously worked with a movement disorder team in the United Kingdom.

She holds advanced nursing qualifications and brings more than 20 years of

q MP Robert Dwyer with locals at the launch of Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s.

clinical experience spanning Parkinson’s disease, aged care, cardiology, health education and care standards assessment.

“Jody is deeply passionate about proactive, personcentred care for people living with Parkinson’s disease,” Mr Dwyer said.

“Her focus on early intervention, education and holistic support makes a real difference to quality of life for patients and their families.”

The group marks an important step forward in raising awareness and strengthening support for people living with Parkinson’s disease across NSW.

Mr Dwyer joined CoChairs Philip Donato MP and Dr Joe McGirr MP to host the event, which brought together people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, clinicians, researchers and advocates, all united by a shared commitment to improving understanding, care and support.

There are 68,850 people in NSW with Parkinson’s.

For every person diagnosed, at least two family members or carers are directly affected.

Parkinson’s prevalence is much higher than prostate, breast, bowel and lung cancer combined.

“The Parliamentary Friends of Parkinson’s will continue to advocate for more Parkinson’s nurses, for better outcomes for people living with Parkinson’s, their families and carers across NSW,” Mr Dwyer said.

COMEBACK TOUR

The Hastings Co-op invites members, families and friends to the Co-op Ampol Service Station in Wauchope for a community celebration marking an exciting new chapter.

Join us on Saturday 21s t February, 10am–1pm. As we celebrate the relaunch of the Co-op Ampol Servo and the opening of Local Liquor. A relaxed, welcoming morning for the whole community.

Celebrate Easter with Port Bus on this 9 day tour from 1 April - 9 April including The Stawell Gift

This 9-day Easter tour travels from home through regional New South Wales and Victoria, with four nights based in Halls Gap while celebrating the iconic Stawell Gift. Highlights include visits to Holbrook’s Submarine Museum, the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Ararat’s J Ward and Gum San Heritage Centre, plus Ladies Day and Easter Monday finals at the Stawell Gift. Guests also enjoy the natural beauty of the Grampians National Park with scenic lookouts and MacKenzie Falls, along with unique local experiences such as tastings at Aintree Farm Organics and artisan crafts at Molong’s Yarn Market. The journey concludes via Narrandera and Mudgee before returning home, with comfortable accommodation and most meals included throughout.

Inclusions:

8 night’s hotel accommodation

• 8 cooked breakfasts, 7 morning teas, 8 dinners, 5 lunches

• Guided tour at the Submarine Museum, Holbrook

• Tour of The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo

• Entry, guided tour and morning tea at J Ward, Ararat

• 2 x Picnic lunch from Grampian Motel Entry, guided tour and afternoon tea at the National Museum of Australian Pottery, Holbrook

• Self-Guided tour and Entry at the Gum San Chinese Heritage Centre, Ararat

• Entry includes Central Park and Hall of Fame and Race Day, Stawell Gift Hall of Fame

• Entry, tasting and lunch at Aintree Farm Organics, Cobram

• Lunch and screen narration at The Yarn Market, Molong $3,782 pp twin | + $790 pp single sup $950 deposit pp

Support for famous peacock after injury

By Rachael THORPE

THE Kendall community has rallied to support an injured peacock, known as Pete, who has become a beloved mascot for the local area.

When the news came out this week that Pete had been spotted injured, locals flooded community Facebook pages wanting to help.

Like all great icons his origins are shrouded in mystery, with rumours that he escaped from a pen on a private property after the floods of 2021, with the first recorded sightings of him approximately three years ago.

He has made himself at home on the verandas and front yards of Orara Street and Batar Creek Road - owned by no one and loved by everyone.

Local Jess Morrison told News Of The Area, “We all hand feed him, he eats literally anything and there are often stories on the Kendall Facebook page about him strutting up the street.

“When he went missing for three days everyone was extremely worried.”

While Pete ultimately returned home to Kendall, his adventures have resulted in a broken leg, causing much distress to the community that adores him.

Many residents have offered to pay his vet bills, including Staffan Andler from Kew Corner Store.

“It is important to rally around Pete because he belongs to nobody, but everybody cares about him,” Staffan said.

“We all have our fingers crossed that he will be OK.”

On Tuesday, Pete was sedated and x-rayed by Dr Eunice Lim from Camvet in Laurieton.

With confirmed compound fractures, Pete’s leg has been set in a cast and a sling, and his carers have been provided with anti-inflammatory medication and pain relief.

The famous peacock is now due back at surgery for reassessment in two weeks’ time.

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Polish and chrome draw crowds to Kew

By Bill HARROW

THE 2026 Show and Shine

Hot Rod exhibition at Kew and Port Macquarie on 7 February proved a big hit.

Hosted by Port Macquarie Coasters Hot Rod Club, it attracted 76 entries from local, intra and interstate enthusiasts.

Visitors were treated to a wide variety of pre-1948 hot rods, a 2014 Police Patrol Car, and a 1936 Fire Engine.

“This event means everything to me,” Allan Cliff, president of the Coasters Hot Rod Club, told News Of The Area.

“Each club has its own show in a regional centre and we all support each other's events throughout the year.”

“We all love the camaraderie between enthusiasts and look forward to sharing stories about our hot rods.

“We pride ourselves on Show and Shine being a family event and love to see kids come along.”

There were several trophies on offer over the

weekend, including Best Car, Longest Distance Travelled and Hard Luck Story.

The local police were

the judges. Mike Barnes who travelled more than 600kms from his home in Whiteside just north of Brisbane took

Penfold urges protection for local news coverage

FEDERAL Lyne MP Alison Penfold has called on the WIN Network to publicly commit to maintain local news coverage and news crews provided by NBN Newcastle following its acquisition from the owners of the Nine network.

NBN currently covers news from the Central Coast in the south to the Gold Coast in the north and west to Lightning Ridge.

According to the broadcaster this market has a population of over 2.3 million people, and is the fourth largest television market in Australia, behind Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

“Our local NBN journalists and camera crews have stood with us in the good times and the bad – from the May 2025 floods, 2019 bushfires to local shows and events,” Ms Penfold said in a statement.

“Their work helps amplify our voice, share our joys and our grief and help bring communities and our region together.

“It may surprise many people that not all regional areas have a local 6pm TV news bulletin and local journalists like we do.

“We therefore cannot

assume that the new owners of NBN will keep the same service we have now.

“Having real local crews means we have journalists telling our stories.

“We must protect what we have. If we don’t, we will never get it back.”

The announcement was made by the owners of the Nine Network to the ASX on Friday 30 January and requires the approval of Nine shareholders, as well as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

“I ask them (the ACCC) to consider whether the sale will provide the same local news coverage and reporting, including ensuring local crews remain based in Taree and Port Macquarie,” Ms Penfold said.

“Any suggestion of a loss of local news coverage should result in a rejection of the deal.

“I will be writing to the ACCC and to the WIN Network to voice my concerns.”

The WIN Network currently broadcasts into 29 markets across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and the ACT.

“As the largest provider of regional television news in Australia, underpinned by significant investment in newsrooms, journalists and production and broadcast infrastructure, WIN understands the importance of strong, independent local news and a voice for regional communities,” WIN Network CEO Andrew Lancaster said in a statement.

“This acquisition of WIN reinforces our commitment to providing that local voice, while continuing to deliver Nine’s leading national news, sport and entertainment content to audiences across the northern New South Wales region.

“Along with our deep connection to the communities where we broadcast, WIN’s record of delivering trusted, highquality local news while complementing Nine’s national programming remains unmatched.”

Under the agreement, WIN will continue to broadcast Nine’s signal across the northern New South Wales licence area – the television markets of Newcastle, Central Coast, Port Macquarie & Taree, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour, Lismore and the Gold Coast.

out the Hard Luck Story.

His immaculate 1940

Ford Deluxe experienced a problem on the way down with a starter motor

lead shorting out on a hot exhaust and ruining the starter motor.

Local club members sourced a LS3 commodore

starter motor that fitted and helped Mike install it. The Coasters look forward to next year’s 25th anniversary event.

Girl guides celebrate friendship

By Rachael THORPE

HAVING been involved in Girl Guides for more than 25 years, Sally Woodhouse is testament to the movement’s power to build lifelong connections.

“I have been a leader for fifteen years, and took part all through university,” said Sally, who is the dedicated leader of the Camden Haven Girl Guides chapter.

“It’s something that my family has always been involved in, and I have found it great for acquiring skills and maintaining connections with people as well as

establishing new ones.”

Sally’s Girl Guides charges will celebrate “World Thinking Day” on Sunday, 22 February, joining peers from across the globe in an international celebration of friendship held since 1926.

The theme for the centenary in 2026 is ‘Our Friendship’, and it will be celebrated locally in Bruce Porter Reserve in Laurieton on the banks of the Camden Haven River.

Approximately 30 Girl Guides members from the Wauchope, Camden Haven, and Forster units will join to connect and commemorate

the shared birthday of the movement’s founders, Lord and Lady Baden-Powell.

Activities on the day will include a reflection exercise, canoeing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, craft, team building initiatives, and orienteering facilitated by Hastings Orienteering.

A delicious morning tea will be provided and any girls aged between eight and seventeen are welcome to turn up on the day and try any of the activities free of charge between 9am and 1pm, with women eighteen years and over always welcome to volunteer as leaders.

q Camden Haven Girl Guides enjoying morning tea.

Cancer Trust seeking support

By Rachael THORPE

THE Port MacquarieHastings community is being urged to support the work of the Hastings Cancer Trust (HCT) in 2026.

Cancer Council Australia estimates that in 2024 169,500 people were diagnosed with cancer, 52,700 died of cancer and that one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, making it a leading cause of death in Australia.

The HCT has been serving the Mid North Coast

since 2005, bridging the gap between government funding and the actual needs of healthcare providers who serve cancer patients and their families across the Camden Haven, Hastings and Macleay regions.

Member of HCT and nurse Donna Hughes has lost close family members to the disease.

“It is important to me to be involved with something local, where every dollar raised helps where it is needed,” she said.

Each year HCT holds a

major fundraiser in late June, with this year’s ‘Lumiere Soiree’ gala event scheduled for 20 June on the mezzanine floor at the Glasshouse Theatre.

Tickets, which go on sale from 1 April, are limited to 350 and include canapés and drinks.

Entertainment will be provided by popular local group Alter Ego and DJ Jimmy.

Silent auctions will be held throughout the night and HCT is seeking local businesses to donate items and gift vouchers.

Each year funds are distributed to eligible applicants through the annual HCT grants program.

Since inception more than $2.5 million has gone to local health care providers for equipment, specialist training, palliative care, support programs and educational materials.

The Trust is operated entirely by volunteers, so all donated funds stay within the local health district to assist local cancer patients.

Enquiries to friendsofhct@gmail.com.

Mum-of-three taking on Kilimanjaro

PROUD Jawoyn and Wiradjuri woman and Port Macquarie local, Kristal Kinsela, is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise critical support for First Nations people affected by breast cancer - less than two years after facing the disease herself.

In 2024, just months after trekking to Everest Base Camp, the business leader and author received a life-changing breast cancer diagnosis.

Treatment for the mum-of-three involved chemotherapy, a mastectomy, reconstructive surgery and radiationleaving long-term impacts including medically induced menopause, chronic pain, neuropathy and fatigue.

Now, as she prepares for

Kilimanjaro, Kristal says the climb represents far more than a physical challenge.

“People think it’ll be easy - just another mountain - but this mountain is different,” she said. “Breast cancer has changed my body.

“This climb is about showing the reality of survivorship and advocating for my mob, who deserve culturally safe support when they face breast cancer.”

Kristal is dedicating her climb to raising funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) to ensure First Nations families have access to clear information, culturally aware services and a supportive community throughout their breast cancer journey.

“BCNA walked with me

during the hardest time of my life,” she said.

“Now I’m climbing for the next sister, aunt, mother

or grandmother who needs that same support.

“No First Nations person should walk this

path alone.”

Donations in support of Kristal’s Kilimanjaro climb can be made

online at https://bcna. grassrootz.com/bcnakilimanjaro-2026/kristal-steam

Elder recognised for ‘extraordinary contribution’

By Sis HIGGINS

DR AUNTY Rhonda Radley has been named a finalist for NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year.

The awards celebrate trailblazers, changemakers and role models from across NSW, with winners to be announced on Thursday 5 March.

Dr Aunty Rhonda’s life and work reflects a deep and enduring connection to Country, culture and community across the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area and the wider Mid North Coast.

The respected Elder, educator and mentor plays a leading role in the revitalisation of Aboriginal language and culture, working to ensure traditional knowledge is preserved and passed on to future generations.

She currently serves as a board member of the Aboriginal Languages Trust, where she advocates for the protection and growth of Aboriginal languages across the state.

She is also the founder of the Nyiirun Djiyagan Wakulda Women’s Festival, an event that has brought hundreds of Aboriginal women together to celebrate culture, connection and wellbeing in a culturally safe space.

Her founding of the Point Plomer “Looking After Country” initiative, which focuses on conservation, regeneration and cultural stewardship, demonstrates her commitment to caring for Country.

Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer delivered a Private Members’ Statement in NSW Parliament last week, recognising Aunty Rhonda’s “extraordinary contribution”.

Excerpts of that statement are included below.

“She (Aunty Rhonda) is a respected Elder, educator, language revivalist, cultural knowledge holder and community leader, whose life's work has been dedicated to strengthening Aboriginal culture, education, wellbeing and truth-telling,” Mr Dwyer said.

“Born on her grandfather's country in Port Macquarie,

Dr Radley has maintained a lifelong and deeply grounded connection to land, language and community, walking with both her saltwater and freshwater ancestors and carrying their responsibilities with humility and strength.

“For more than two decades, Dr Radley worked within the TAFE system as a teacher, mentor and coach, often going far beyond the limits of her role to support Aboriginal students and their families.

“She was among the first Aboriginal education officers in her region and has consistently advocated for culturally safe, community-led education that enables Aboriginal people not only to survive but to thrive.

“Dr Radley is also a tireless champion for the revival and continuation of Aboriginal languages, particularly Gathang, which she weaves through education, poetry, ceremony and everyday practice.

“Beyond education and language, Dr Radley has made profound contributions to community healing, women's wellbeing and cultural connection.

“Dr Radley has also been a courageous advocate for truth-telling, including her longstanding efforts to have Blackmans Point formally

Indigenous students invited to share

THE Department of the House of Representatives has announced that entries are now open for the 2026 Yarning Competition.

‘Yarning’ is an Australia-wide storytelling competition that invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Islander high school students from across Australia to share their perspectives and stories with the Australian Parliament.

“The Yarning Competition is a wonderful new program where we recognise the emerging

talent of our First Nations artists and young people from across Australia,” said Milton Dick MP, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

“Yarning was designed to give young First Nations people a platform to share

not just their artwork, but their ideas and perspectives.”

Students may choose a creative medium such as visual art, text, photography, video or audio to address one of the four themes –Country and Connection, Identity and Culture,

recognised as an Aboriginal place, ensuring that difficult histories of frontier violence are acknowledged, remembered and learned

stories

Family and Community, and Reconciliation.

Three winners from each of the year groups (Years 7/8, Years 9/10, Years 11/12) will receive an expenses-paid trip to Parliament House in Canberra, including flights

from.

“Her advocacy reflects a deep commitment to justice, remembrance and intergenerational healing.” and accommodation, and a prize pack valued at $250. Their artwork will also be exhibited at Parliament House.

For further information and entry submission, visit www.yarning. houseofrepresentatives.gov. au.

Illegal, high-power e-bikes to be crushed in crackdown

By Alex MITCHELL, AAP

POLICE will get extra powers to seize and destroy illegal e-bikes that officials say are fuelling anti-social behaviour.

Mirroring a move made in WA, NSW Police will be able to crush noncompliant, high-powered e-bikes including socalled 'fat bikes' and other throttle-only devices.

The move responded to a controversial social media video that showed a group of 40 e-bike riders and motorcyclists driving dangerously across Sydney Harbour Bridge last Tuesday.

The convoy could be seen speeding past cars and doing wheelies across the landmark, prompting condemnation and calls

for a crackdown on illegal devices.

"We've heard loud and clear the concern in the community about soupedup e-bikes and the antisocial behaviour that seems to go hand in hand with them," Transport Minister John Graham said on Sunday.

"Riders and owners of illegal e-bikes should now hear us loud and clear: if you are breaking the rules, and your bike does not meet the very clear specifications of a pedalassisted e-bike, expect it to be removed from your possession and crushed."

In addition to being no more than 500 watts, e-bike batteries can only operate as a pedal-assist and cut out when the vehicle reaches a speed of 25km/h.

Anything that exceeds those power or speed limits must be registered as a moped or motorcycle.

Entries close 11 May 2026. Police already have powers to seize vehicles that are not road legal.

Government officials said the fresh powers simplify seizure laws that were designed with cars and motorbikes in mind.

It will be one tweak in a wider reform package tackling unsafe e-bikes, it said.

E-bikes, many retailing for more than $2000, and other highpowered vehicles have become a lightning rod for controversy in parts of Australia.

A teenage boy is awaiting trial for manslaughter after allegedly killing a 59-year-old while riding an unlicensed electric motorbike through a park in Perth in July.

At least 100 illegal devices were seized and 2100 fines handed to riders during a Queensland police crackdown in December.

Koala survey questioned

By Andrew VIVIAN

THE North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) has questioned the NSW Government’s koala baseline assessments, saying that

a review has found the Government’s models of koala densities broad and inaccurate.

This includes claims that cleared paddocks near Kyogle have higher densities

of koalas than the Great Koala National Park (GKNP).

NEFA says the survey results, often quoted by opponents of the GKNP, have led to greatly inflated koala population estimates for NSW.

The NSW Government recently released the outcomes of the assessments.

They are intended to identify koalas’ distribution and abundance across NSW, and provide a baseline against which future population changes can be measured.

The outcome included models of koalas’ distribution and densities, and a total NSW koala population estimate of around 274,000, which is much more than most other estimates.

The NEFA review’s author Dailan Pugh OAM, described the aims of the baseline survey, which are to obtain accurate maps of koala habitat and populations across NSW, as important and worthy.

“Unfortunately, the outputs of the $20 million project are too inaccurate to achieve its aims or provide a baseline,” he said.

"The modelled koala

densities have not adequately accounted for cleared land, identifying very high koala numbers in farmers’ paddocks, resulting in misleading mapping and grossly inflated population estimates.”

Mr Pugh said the drone surveys used to identify actual koala densities at 384 sites across the whole of NSW are a very small sample.

“They primarily relied on recordings of male koalas calling at least once in the breeding season, over two weeks at 1,179 sites, to model koala distributions and densities,” he said.

“This appears to have falsely inflated densities because it does not account for the fact that some males may be transients dispersing through poor quality or unsuitable habitat, therefore calls are not necessarily representative of good habitat or resident populations.

“They extrapolated their survey results across NSW using coarse mapping of aridity, distance to rivers, canopy height, koala feed

tree density and soil nitrogen, without accounting for numerous other habitat attributes known to affect koala densities.

“At the very least they should have excluded cleared paddocks from their model.”

Mr Pugh said that, based on the model, the largest area of the highest density koala habitat in NSW is to the north-east of Kyogle, with cleared paddocks shown to have higher densities of koalas than found in the best habitat in the Great Koala National Park.

A spokesperson for Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) said the survey used a range of monitoring techniques including heatdetecting drones and acoustic recorders.

She said the NSW survey numbers broadly align with CSIRO’s most recent koala estimates, and that koalas remain an endangered species threatened by habitat loss, disease, vehicle strikes, and climate change.

Wine and taxes: only one certainty for small producers

By Stephanie GARDINER, AAP

UNDER the shade of a weeping willow on the banks of a sparkling dam, wine lovers can look out across a sprawling national park while sipping chilled Chardonnay.

Members of the Wombat Crossing Vineyard, in the heart of the NSW Hunter Valley wine region, can also stay in a cosy lodge with a fireplace, aptly named The Burrows.

With grape-growing a notoriously perilous business, producer Ian Napier knew he had to branch out and offer single-vineyard wine, tastings and accommodation to diversify his income.

"Blind Freddy can see that grapes are not a product that is in high demand," he tells AAP.

"You have to add value to them if you are to do any good."

The business was humming along when, in August 2023, Mr Napier was hit with a notice from Revenue NSW saying his property may be subject to land tax as its predominant use was no longer primary production.

The department then sent an assessment in 2024 saying he owed five years' worth of land taxes, a levy from which growers are generally exempt as they produce food and fibre.

Mr Napier spent more than $100,000 in legal fees challenging the finding in the NSW Civil and Administrative

Tribunal, which ruled in favour of the revenue office.

The tribunal found the land tax exemption only applied if the cultivated product itself - grapes - was sold.

It ruled that the primary use of the land was instead wine production and sales, in part based on an analysis of income from wine sales compared to grape sales.

Mr Napier says the state government's "avaricious land tax grab" is penalising producers for exactly what they're encouraged to do: innovate and diversify.

"This goes to the heart of many small wine-making businesses," he says.

"I could have achieved the same result by pulling out all of my vineyards, buying grapes, having a winemaker turn them into wine and then selling the wine.

"Is that what we really want to achieve?

"Do we want primary producers to... get rid of the primary production bit and just focus on the piece that actually makes money?"

Mr Napier's case has become something of a canary in the coalmine for other small producers around the state.

An apple orchardist who turned inferior fruit into juice and sold it, lost a tax exemption after Revenue NSW found the land was not predominantly used for primary production.

A cherry and apricot grower was threatened with penalties after launching a

popular "pick-your-own" venture, which was deemed to be a competing use of the land.

Grading and packing of the produce at the farm was classified as "processing", which also affected the tax exemption.

That assessment was ultimately overturned due to the short fruit harvesting and tourist season.

NSW Farmers last week issued a warning to small and medium producersincluding those with cellar doors and fruit standssaying they appear to be firmly in the sights of the revenue office.

The organisation is calling on the government to broaden the meaning of primary production in the state's tax legislation, which hasn't changed for decades.

It argues the law is a disincentive for farmers to add value to their produce and diversify their income in a sector increasingly prone to disruption from weather, disasters and geopolitics.

"We want to see a system that is a bit fairer," NSW Farmers business, economics and trade committee chair John Lowe tells AAP.

"We want to see our farmers having the opportunity to... make a buck and be able to diversify and re-invent agricultural production without getting penalised the moment they step over an imaginary line."

The primary producer definition could be expanded to include income generated from converting produce into a value-added product, NSW Farmers' position paper says.

That would bring NSW

closer in line with other states like Victoria, which recognises produce in a "natural, processed or converted state".

Agritourism could also be considered a legitimate primary production activity under the proposed changes.

While some farmers are accusing the government of opportunistic revenueraising, Finance Minister Courtney Houssos has previously told parliament the law has long been consistently applied.

Ms Houssos says she regularly meets with producers to understand the support they need.

"It's encouraging to

see producers look for new opportunities to grow their business in the face of difficult economic conditions and natural disasters," she adds via a statement to AAP.

"Under the current legislation, producers who diversify their activities will still continue to receive the primary production land exemption as long as primary production remains the dominant use of the land."

Revenue NSW officials met with farmers throughout 2025, with further talks planned for 2026.

Land tax thresholds are due for review in 2027.

At Pokolbin, Mr Napier has dramatically downsized

his venture and no longer sells grapes, instead using all of what he grows to make wine.

Under the beating January summer sun, workers harvest Shiraz grapes for wine that will eventually be sold at the cellar door.

Mr Napier is stuck paying an annual land tax, opting not to launch an expensive appeal against the tribunal's decision.

"This win by the government is not a win for us," he says, offering a final word.

"And it's certainly not a win for agriculture or a primary producer."

Tough conditions

STORY

were Aliyah Cormack (girls Under 14s), Lucy Hazell (Under 16s), Sunny Butler (Under 16 boys), Lennox Tate (Under 14 boys), Asher Winters (Under 16 boys), Albi Winters (Under 14 boys), Boaz Davy (Under 16 boys), Harry Stephens (Under 16 boys), Leo O’Rafferty (Under 14s), Beau Hall (Under 14s), Zeke Woollam (Under 16s) and Sebastian Hickey (Under 16s).

Surfest founder Warren Smith said competitors performed well in the consistently challenging conditions.

“The strong northeasterly made competition quite tough, with wave selection proving crucial in the small and bumpy conditions,” he said.

“But the kids took it in

their stride.”

Pro surfers Matt Banting and Jarvis Earle were on hand to mentor the juniors ahead of their heats.

The Surf Reflections Junior Series has grown over the past two years and is a 5500-rated event on Surfing Australia’s National Series calendar.

The weekend’s winners were:

Under 14s girls: Alanni Morris (1), Everly Morgan (2), Cleo Beesley (3), Coco Wooley (4).

Under 14s boys: Max Goold (1), Clement Piellard (2), Noah Kornek (3), Nixon Vaughan (4).

Under 16s girls: Alanni Morris (1), Olive Morriss (2), Rubylee Neill (3), Arabella Georgeson (4).

Under 16s boys: Hugo Spierings (1), Sandon Vowels (2) Brynn Spierings (3), Harry Stephens (4).

The series continues at

Urunga/Hungry Head on 8-10 May and in Tuncurry/ Forster on 1-15 November.

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SPORT RESULTS

10.01.26 Race 1 Summer Point Score

2. 1. Vamos - Simon Gandy/Esra Mert 2. Club North Haven - Chris Watt/Louis Castleton 3. Reflections Dave and Jaysea Castleton 4. RumpusDereck and Sid Ayriss 5. A Laser - Bob Dewar 6. Laser - Cath Everden Div 3. Three Brothers Landscape - Syd Castleton/ Triztyn 17.01.26 Race 2 Summer Point Score

Queen of the Lake 24.01.2026

Div 1. 1.Zero - Frank O'Rourke 2. Camden Haven Tyres and Service - Dave Castleton/ Ricky/Rory Toogood.

Div 2. 1. FlamboyantPaul Robertson/Martina Holt 2. Vamos - Simon Gandy/Esra Mert 3. Serenity - Jeff Walsh 4. ReflectionsChris Watt/Caetano 5. Lady - Ian Oxenford 6.

- Dereck and Olive Ayriss 7. A Laser - Bob Dewar 8.

- Fiona.

Div 3. 1.

Yasmin

Tyres

Div 2. 1. Spellbound - Martina Holt 2. VamosSimon Gandy/ Esra Mert 3. A Laser - Bob Dewar 4. Lady - Ian Oxenford 5. Camden Haven Tyre and ServiceRicky Pomroy 6. Reflections Davr and Louis Castleton/ Arthur Maher 7. RumpusDereck and Olive Ayriss 8. Skeeta- John Geange 9. LUSC - Sid Ayriss/ Caetano. Div 3. Raccoonicorn - Syd Castleton.

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By Manny WOOD

Nibling rivalry

RUTH never married and never had any children.

When Ruth passes away, she leaves an estate worth $1.5 million.

This includes a substantial superannuation fund, which was paid to her estate.

Ruth’s last will appoints her only surviving sibling, Gary, as her executor, who also receives a 50% share of the estate, after the payment of the estate’s liabilities and expenses.

The remaining 50 percent share of the estate is to be distributed amongst four of Ruth’s nieces and nephews (niblings), being the children of Ruth’s late sister.

However, Gary’s daughter, Alice, receives nothing under the will and makes a claim against her aunt’s estate, alleging that she was a “dependent member of a household of which the deceased was a member”.

The matter is referred to mediation and the parties are ultimately agreeable to Alice receiving a lump sum of $400,000, inclusive of her legal costs, payable from the estate.

Unfortunately, the parties cannot agree to the proportions in which they should bear the burden of the payment and this aspect of the matter proceeds to determination in the Supreme Court.

The Court carefully assesses the financial circumstances of all of the beneficiaries named in the will and their relative future needs, to determine how each of them should bear the burden of the provision to be made for Alice.

The determination involves the exercise of a discretion to be exercised “according to the rules of reason and justice with due regard to the whole of the surrounding circumstances”.

The process is also described by the Court as a “broad discretion in terms of evaluative decision-making in relation to all material facts and circumstances”.

The learned Judge decides on a “just and equitable basis” that Gary should bear 70 percent of the payment from his entitlement in the estate and that the niblings bear much smaller percentages ranging between ten percent, seven percent and five percent.

The effect of the judgement is that Alice receives more than twice that of the other niblings.

Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.

This fictional column is not legal advice.

OPINION & LETTERS

FISHING: Lizards, pelagics, and a missing FAD

By Kate SHELTON

IF you’re looking for calmer waters this week, the local wharfs and river mouths are the go-to spots for bream. However, the real standout has been the flathead fishing, it's been nothing short of exceptional.

Local anglers are landing impressive catches near Pelican Island and the Limeburners Creek entrance.

For the best results, try using live herring as bait during the peak of the high tide; it’s a combination the lizards find hard to resist.

Whiting are also showing up reliably in the shallows around Blackmans Point and Limeburners, taking both worms and yabbies.

While the pelagic continues with mackerel, mahi mahi, sailfish, marlin, and wahoo all in the mix, there is a slight hiccup to note that the Port Macquarie FAD is currently missing.

It is expected to be replaced within the next week or so.

Further south, the beaches around North Haven and Lake Cathie are producing some sizable tailor.

Inside the river, bream fishing remains remarkably consistent, you can drop a line almost anywhere and find success right now.

Luderick numbers are also on the rise, with both breakwalls holding decent schools.

For those hunting flathead, both Queens

Lake and Stingray Creek are yielding quality fish to those using both lures and bait.

The Macleay continues its run of fantastic fishing.

The system is currently firing for large mulloway, cobia, flathead, and mangrove jack.

To land these heavy hitters, focus your efforts around the river mouth during the top of the high tide. Live baits like herring, poddy mullet, or yakkas are your best bet.

Offshore, the Macleay region is rewarding dedicated crews with cobia, mackerel, wahoo and marlin.

Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) are strategically placed along the NSW coastline during the warmer months.

They have been a resource for the angling community since their introduction in 2001, funded by Recreational Fishing License Fees.

These structures are designed to attract pelagic species, creating productive hubs for offshore enthusiasts.

According to monitoring by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD), the program is a resounding success for those targeting mahi mahi (dolphinfish), which accounts for a staggering 95 percent of the total catch off FADs.

On theCouch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda, MY ex-boyfriend is in many significant family photos such as Christmases, weddings, birthdays and other occasions.

Now we are no longer together, what on earth do I do with all the pictures? It upsets me to look at them, but I don't want to forget the occasions.

Rachel P.

Dear Rachel,

This one is very fraught.

You obviously want to remember these important milestones, but you're still as emotionally raw as Noah and Allie from The Notebook, so don't make any hasty decisions (like buying a rundown house with a strategically placed piano and restoring it in a metaphorical attempt at rebuilding the relationship).

My nanna, who was known for her practicality, once suggested I cut my ex's face from family portraits and replace them with Tom Cruise.

Given Tom Cruise's trajectory, it was perhaps not such a great choice, but this was back in the days when cut and paste quite literally involved a pair of scissors and a Bluestick.

I didn't, of course. Instead I put the photos in a box and that is where they remain.

Yesterday, which is somewhat serendipitous for this column, I caught up with a group of former work colleagues and one showed me a family photo that celebrated the birthday of her ninety-nine year old mother.

Through some sort of AI wizardry, she had added her father (now deceased) to the photo.

She'd also added another family member who'd been unable to attend.

While the photo was quite beautiful, I couldn't help but consider it from an ethical perspective.

What happens when histories are magically altered or changed?

How can a person in the future reconcile a photo that celebrates an event where a person is absent (i.e dead!) but (digitally at least) present?

At what point does this ability to recast the truth become dangerous? I think we are already seeing this play out in many ways on social media.

It's a slippery slope when it becomes harder and harder to distinguish what is real and what is an approximation of real (cast in a way that benefits the creator and potentially harms others).

We can't change the past.

All we can do is work on our response to it (this is a damn heavy Jasminda, Rachel. Couldn't you have asked about e-bikes?).

May I suggest you put the photos in a clearly marked box while you are still feeling vulnerable.

Or archive photos with him in them (since they upset you) and keep the photos of those events where he is absent on display.

In keeping with my nanna's practicality, put partners from new relationships at the extremities of family photos.

Cropping a photo is far less sinister than some of the alternatives now on offer.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

KCC Men's Golf Report

By Danny LLOYD

Kew Bowling Club

By Andrews RICHARDS

8th FEBRUARY, 2026

One of our selectors has decided to stand down, so we will be conducting a vote for this open position next Wednesday (11th Feb). You can nominate on the day, or Kew Country Club

Men’s Veterans Golf

By Laurie HAMILTON

RESULTS 09/02/2026

Monthly Medal Stroke

Sponsored by Allum Property Group.

Laurieton Swimming Club

By Meg CASS

ON the 31st of January, 12 swimmers from our club competed at Swimming North Coast 2026 Speedo Sprint Heats at Kempsey.

The swimmers achieved 28 PBs and 19 placings together.

There were two Speedo Sprint Heats, one in Kempsey for South and one in Alstonville for North, and the results are combined

THURSDAY Stableford was sponsored by M&H MECHANICAL 4WD.

On top in A grade was Richard Bligh-Jones (40), by contacting Barrie Isaac, if you are unable to attend. Members are encouraged to attend if possible.

In Wednesday Social Bowls, George Wise, Brad Conway and John O’Neill claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Dave Wagstaff, Howard Burrows and Dennis Rothe. Voucher

92 Starters

A Grade winner – Theo Vandermeer 66 Net.

2nd – Gary King 67 net.

3rd – Dean Myers 68 Net.

B Grade winner- Kevin Anderson 68 net.

2nd – Terry Hurst 69

to determine who makes it to the Swimming NSW Speedo Sprint Final held on Saturday 28th February at Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Center.

The swimmers who placed in top 4 in 50m races in combined results will be eligible to compete representing Swimming North Coast at the finals.

Special congratulations to Tayler who has made it to the 2026 Swimming North Coast Speedo Sprint Team for 50m Butterfly. Good luck Tayler!

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By Michael EYLES

THE Tuesday night competition held on 3/2/26 had 18 players compete. The Major Final was won by Michael Banicek, and the runner up was Rick Emmerton. The Minor Final winner was Glenn Kunze who defeated Andy Scott. The Thursday night competition held on 5/2/26, attracted 16 players. Ron Phinn won the Major Final, defeating Fred Farrugia. In the Minor Final, Michael Banicek prevailed defeating Frank Carnovale.

SPORT RESULTS

while Ray Ready took out B grade with 41pts.

Best in C grade was Murray Cowled (37).

The GAREL GOLF NTP

winners were Reggie Robb, George Wise, John Hilton and Ray “Wicky” Allan.

The Friday Jackpot saw Chicka Thompson, Terry Miles and Mick Stuttard win the Jackpot. They were seen making huge deposits at the bank afterwards. Voucher winners were Dave Wagstaff, Andrew Richards, Mick

net. C/B.

3rd – Rob Craig 69 net.

C Grade winner – Lou Forster 71 net.

2nd – Ian Willis 72 net.

3rd – Rene Bolger 73 net.

Ball Winners –

Alan Chappin 69, Wayne

Lake Cathie Bowling Club

By Suzanne MILES

TUESDAY, 3rd February, Ladies Minor Singles Club Championship, Final -

Another great day of Bowls as expected with Pam Begley def. Kay Jobson. Ladies Minor Singles Club Champion 2026 / Pam Begley. Well done to all the Ladies that competed.

Ladies Social BowlsShauna Proctor, Vera Hamilton, Gail Howe & Witney Lalor/Skip - winners. Pat Banks, Fiona Brassey,

LUSC Ladies Social Golf

By Robyn KING

TUESDAY 10th February 2026

The 2026 season of golf started with a Stableford & NTP. 21 players and 9 cardies were present on the day. There were enough golfers to have 2 divisions with 3 places awarded prizes.

Div 1: 10 players

Winner: S. English 20

R/Up: K. Camilleri 18

3rd: D. Sherwin 17

NTP: D. Sherwin

Div 2: 11 players

Winner: S. Meixner 17

R/Up: J. Hurrell 16

3rd: J. Muller 14c/b

NTP: J. Hurrell

By Laurie HAMILTON

4.2.26

STABLEFORD

Winner Neil Collins 33

Runner Up Brian Johnston 30

NTP 7th A Grade Steph Sweeney

NTP 10th A Grade Owin Presneil Putting Owin Presneil 22

went to Tony Durham ($111).

Saturday’s Stableford sponsor was LJ LANE PRINTING.

“Biscuits” Ashford and Neil Dark.

Targeted Practice Sessions are being held on Thursday from 4pm to 5:30pm. These are directed training drills, led by Mick Stuttard. Members are encouraged to attend these, in preparation for the Pennants Season.

Fuller 70, Wayne Sheargold 70, Greg Lee 70, Charlie Hartshorne 70 (SHOT HIS AGE ) Paul Munro 71, Roger Catchpole 72, Noel Burnett 72, Brian Jenner 72 & Jack O’Hara 72 C/B. Nearest to the Pin, 9th Hole A Grade Steve

Ann Constantine & Susan Malzard/Skip - runners-up.

WEDNESDAY, 4th February, Men's Minor Singles Club Championship, SemiFinal -

John Fuller def. Dick Pierce. Mark Davies def. Phil Innes. Final, Sunday 8th February, 9.00am.

Social Open Pairs & TriplesHans & Kate Bohlsheidwinners. Kay Jobson & Kate Robinson - runners-up.

THURSDAY, 5th February,

In the ungraded singles

Kendall McLennan was best with 40pts, followed by Jason Ippaviz and Marcus Leslie (39).

Open Pennants commences next Saturday 14th February. Grade 4 plays at home, while Grade 6 plays at Wauchope, and Grade 7 plays at Port City. Full draws are available on our website kew.bowls.com.au. Team lists are also on the Club Board at KCC.

Next weeks Cashpot

James, B Grade Rob Craig, C Grade Ted Fargas. 10th Hole A Grade Gary King, B Grade Rob Craig, C Grade NO ONE

12th Hole A Grade

Vincent Lyons, B Grade John Brown, C Grade John Simon .18th HOLE EGGS.

Men's Triples & FoursRink 19 - Roger Miles, Joshua Miles & Geoff Delamotte.

Rink 16 - Bob Young, Paul Dewson & John Fuller.

Rink 3 - Glen Williams, Michael Maher, Graham Conan & Gary Martin - Silver Medal.

FRIDAY, 6th February, Scroungers & Skins Fun DaySharon Stokmanis - winner. Roy Brossitonrunner-up.

SATURDAY, 7th February,

The 2B Agg was won by Ben Morgan & Jason Ippaviz with 77pts. David Harrington won the 9th hole NTP ($94).

Triples will be moved to Friday, due to Pennants being played on Saturday. Bowls this week include Wednesday Social (mufti dress) and Friday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start. Grade 4 Pennants is also being played at home next Saturday.

A Grade Phil Long, B Grade Bob Lofthouse, C Grade Bob Goodison.

A Grade Putting – Mark Bird 26 Putts, B e Rob Craiog 26 Putts, C Grade Neil Dark & John Simon 31 Putts each. Next Monday is a Single Stableford.

Ladies Social BowlsJust a small group of happy Bowlers.

Open Gender Social PairsRink 19 - Steve Anderson & Steve Webster. Rink 17 - Greg Darcy & Mike Ryan.

NOTE: Open Gender Classic Pairs, Friday , 13th March, Entry Sheet on Notice Board, one not to miss. Men's Minor Pairs Club Championship, first round Wednesday, 11th 9.00am start.

North haven Pharmacy are proud sponsors of

Camden Haven Rebacks Soccer club, Camden Haven Little Athletics and Jolly Nose Mountain Bike Park

Strapping & Taping supplies

Rigid Strapping Tape, Kinesiology Tape (e.g., Rock Tape) for muscle support.

Injury Management treatments

Instant Ice Packs for immediate treatment of sprains and strains without refrigeration. Reusable hot/cold gel packs. Compression Bandages (Crepe and Cohesive) to reduce swelling.

Liniments and creams for pre- and post-game play including heat and antiinflammatory rubs.

Wound Care Supplies

Antiseptic wipes (alcohol or cetrimide) and Antiseptic Creams.

Sterile gauze swabs and saline ampoules for wound irrigation.

Adhesive fabric strips and Island Dressings for larger cuts, Blister pads and “second skin” dressings.

Cardies’ Results - Julie Smith was the winner today with a good win over the other 8 players.

SUMMER COMP results were announced today with the major winners being D. Keane & C. Napper.

INVITATION to any ladies interested in playing social golf - please join us at Kew Country Club at 8am on Tuesdays or after our game for a coffee and a chat (around 11.30am) and we can explain the fees and processes.

Health & Hygiene Products

Sunscreen (SPF 50+) and insect repellent for outdoor sports

Hand sanitiser and disposable gloves

Electrolyte replacement powders or tablets (e.g., Hydralyte)

Jellybeans or glucose tablets for diabetic players.

Equipment & supports.

Mouthguards (boil-and-bite types).

Braces and supports for Ankle, Knee, and Wrist.

Come in and see our friendly team who can assist you with all your top up needs.

SUDOKU

McDonald, Lynnette “Lynn”

Late of Lakewood

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Robert, much loved mother of Robert and Robyn, doting grandmother and great-grandmother.

Aged 76 years. Privately Cremated

Passed peacefully with family by his side on 6th February 2026.

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FRIDAY

THE MARLOW MURDER CLUB

SEVEN, 8.30pm

The TV equivalent of sitting down to solve a crossword with a cup of tea and a biscuit, this cosy murder series follows a trio of unlikely crime solvers in a quaint English town. As they proved in season one, retired archaeologist Judith (Samantha Bond, pictured left), dog walker Suzie (Jo Martin, pictured centre) and vicar’s wife Becks (Cara Horgan, pictured right) make a brilliant team. Our favourite sleuths are called back into action after an aristocrat is found dead the day before his wedding – with his young fiancée, bitter son and scheming ex top of their suspect list.

FRIDAY,

February 13

TV (2)

SUNDAY

CRICKET: WOMEN’S T20 SERIES

7MATE, 7pm

A new innings begins on Sunday for Australian women’s cricket, with all-rounder Sophie Molineux (pictured) named as the squad’s new captain, taking over from a retiring Alyssa Healy. This Twenty20 series opener against India will be the Victoria and Melbourne Renegades skipper’s first time leading the country, taking charge ahead of the T20 World Cup in England and Wales in June. Several members of the team will still be smarting from India’s recordbreaking chase of 339 that knocked Australia out of the ODI World Cup semi-final just a few months ago. With a fresh tactical direction and a score to settle, Molineux and co. are set to shine.

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News Mornings. 10.00 Solar System. (Final, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Muster Dogs. (PG, R) 2.00 Dog Park. (M, R) 2.30 In Limbo. (Mls, R) 3.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Bitesize. (R) 9.20 Good With Wood. (PGa, R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.05 Britain By Beach. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Building The Impossible. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return)

8.30 Professor T. (Return, M) Professor T works on a case while in prison.

9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.50 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R) A satirical news program.

10.20 Dog Park. (M, R)

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 Smother. (Mlv, R)

12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Lost Cities Of The Incas. (Premiere)

9.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (R) Follows the Seaview Salties.

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Sisi. (Masv, R)

11.40 Babylon Berlin. (Mav, R)

1.25 The Lesson. (Mal, R)

3.40 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

TUESDAY

DR KARL’S HOW THINGS

6.00 Sunrise. News, sport and weather. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) The latest news and views. 12.00 Golf. LIV Golf Adelaide. Day 2. 5.00 The Chase Australia. Contestants race to answer quiz questions correctly to avoid being caught by The Chaser. Hosted by Larry Emdur.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (Return) Johanna Griggs heads to Bribie Island.

8.30 The Marlow Murder Club. (Return, Mav) A wealthy baronet dies alone in his study the day before his wedding.

10.30 Australian Idol. (PGal, R) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.

12.15 GetOn Extra. (Return) A look at the weekend’s best racing.

12.45 Dare Me. (MA15+asv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)

everything from toilet paper to guitars –the endlessly curious Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (pictured) pulls back the cover on how books are made in the final chapter of this second season. And what better example than F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece The Great . Much attention is paid to the writing and editing behind our favourite novels, but how do those words physically make their way onto the page? At Ligare Book Printers in Sydney, Dr Karl watches as lasers etch words onto metal plates, before being loaded into a press that can print thousands of books a day. You might say it’s a real page-turner.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 6 – Highlights. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 7 – Night. Coverage includes women’s snowboard cross qualifiers and finals and men’s crosscountry 10km final and ice hockey prelims. 12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 7 – Post Midnight. Coverage includes women’s snowboard cross finals and skeleton runs and men’s 10,000m speed skating final and 10km biathlon sprint final. 3.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 7 – Overnight. 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R) A couple move

SATURDAY, February 14

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kim swears off men and takes up golf.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Md) The midwives help a family with a history of drug addiction.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv) Engagement celebrations at Godley Manor are brought to a sinister end by a booby-trapped cuckoo clock.

10.00 This England. (Ml, R) Looks at Britain during COVID-19. 11.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 10.10 Tiddler. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Chopped Jnr. 8.40 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 9.05 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Late Programs.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses. (PG)

8.40 Queen Camilla: The Wicked Stepmother. (PGads, R) 9.35 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG, R)

10.35 Lord Lucan. (Mal, R)

11.40 Outlander. (MA15+a, R)

1.55 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a, R)

3.50 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.15 Euronews.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) An influencer’s baggage attracts attention.

7.30 MOVIE: The Mummy Returns. (2001, Mhv, R) A couple battle a resurrected mummy. Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz.

10.10 MOVIE: Atomic Blonde. (2017, MA15+lsv, R) An MI6 agent investigates an agent’s murder. Charlize Theron, James McAvoy.

12.30 MOVIE: The Right Mom. (2021, Mav, R) Anna Schafer.

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 8 – Night. Coverage includes men’s alpine skiing giant slalom and women’s mogul dual finals and 4x7.5km cross-country relay.

12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 8 – Post Midnight. Coverage includes men’s alpine skiing giant slalom, women’s cross-country relay, speed skating women’s team pursuit and men’s 500m finals.

3.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 8 – Overnight.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple deals with a dysfunctional property. 8.40 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa, R) Stacey Solomon and her team help families declutter and transform their lives. 9.50 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A specialist critical care paramedic responds to a head-on collision that has left a driver trapped in their car. 10.50 Matlock. (PGad, R) 11.50 Elsbeth. (PGav, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Viceroy’s

SUNDAY, February 15

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) The handlers and their pups perform assessment tasks.

8.30 Dog Park. (Ml) Roland and Emma finally confront their future.

9.00 This England. (Ml) Looks at Britain during COVID-19.

9.55 Call The Midwife. (Md, R)

10.55 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R)

12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Dream Gardens. (R)

4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Super Monsters. 5.50 Octonauts. 6.00 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.15 Bluey. 6.20 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.35 Hey Duggee. 6.40 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 7.50

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Dominic West: Extreme Silk Road. (PG)

8.25 Fengyang: The Forgotten Imperial City.

10.10 Dunhuang: Ancient Frontier Fortress. (MA15+v, R)

11.10 South Korea With Alexander Armstrong. (PGa, R)

1.45 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

2.40 24 Hours In A&E. (Mal, R)

3.35 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News.

5.15 Euronews.

5.30 PBS News Horizons.

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House. (2017, PG) 8.00 The Movie Show. 8.35 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 10.25 The Mattachine Family. (2023, M) 12.15pm Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, M) 2.10 Discovering Film. 3.05 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 4.55 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 6.55 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 8.30 The Firm. (1993, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs. 6am The Secret Garden. Continued. (2020, PG) 7.10 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 9.10 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 10.45 Alcarràs. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.55pm Say It Loud. (2020, M, Italian) 2.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 4.30 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 6.30 Notorious. (1946, PG) 8.30 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PGal) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.

8.45 The Meghan Effect: Transforming The Royals. (PG) Looks at Meghan Markle, who went from being an actor to becoming part of the British monarchy.

10.15 The Hunters: Mr Cruel. (Mav, R)

11.45 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)

12.45 Temple. (MA15+al)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) After an explosive revelations week task, the actions of some have a major effect on the others.

8.45 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 9 – Night.

Coverage includes women’s slalom and monobob bobsleigh, men’s dual moguls and mixed team snowboard cross.

12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 9 – Post Midnight. 3.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 9 – Overnight.

5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity…

MONDAY, February 16

6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 TKO: Total Knock Out. (Final) 9.15 Kids BBQ Championship. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Inside The Tower Of London. (PG) 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)

10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Other People’s Money. (PGals) 11.30 Vigil. (Mav, R)

2.45 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R)

3.40 Celebrity Mastermind. (PG, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Notorious.

(1946, PG) 7.55 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 10.00 Discovering Film. 10.50 The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, MA15+) 2pm Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 4.00 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 5.35 Go. (1999, PG) 7.30 The Bodyguard From Beijing. (1994, MA15+) 9.15 My Father Is A Hero. (1995, MA15+) 11.15 Above The Dust. (2024, M, Mandarin) 1.25am Late Programs.

TUESDAY, February 17

5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R)

8.35 MOVIE: Bardot. (2024, Malsw)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Exit. (MA15+ads, R)

11.50 Syndrome E. (Malv, R)

1.55 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma, R)

2.50 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R)

3.40 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) Leah crafts a romantic apology.

7.30 Australian Idol. (Ml) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.

9.15 9-1-1. (Mahv) The 118s beliefs are put to the test as they respond to emergency calls involving a Jack-o’-lantern.

10.15 Ivan Milat: Buried Secrets. (MA15+av, R) Takes a look at the crimes of Ivan Milat.

12.15 Conviction. (MA15+a, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 In The Footsteps Of Marco Polo. 10.25 MOVIE: I Am Bruce Lee. (2012) 12.05am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30

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6am Morning Programs. 7.20 Discovering Film. 8.10 Go. (1999, PG) 10.05 Above The Dust. (2024, M, Mandarin) 12.20pm Limitless. (2011, M) 2.20 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 4.00 Notorious. (1946, PG) 6.00 The Eagle Huntress. (2016, PG, Kazakh) 7.35 The Legend Of Fong Sai-Yuk. (1993, M, Cantonese) 9.30 The Legend Of Fong Sai-Yuk 2. (1993, M, Cantonese) 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 The Chase Australia.

8.30 Doc. (Ma) Michael is under investigation for his actions during the hostage crisis.

9.30 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) A man is attacked by a gang with a machete.

10.30 St. Denis Medical. (Ms)

11.30 Madeleine McCann: Searching For The Prime Suspect. (Mav, R)

12.30 Childhood’s End. (Mav)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The newlyweds enter intimacy week and while some couples choose to embrace the challenge, others remain hesitant.

9.05 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 10 – Night. Coverage includes men’s alpine slalom, bobsleigh and short track and women’s snowboard slopestyle and short track.

12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano

Cortina 2026. Day 10 – Post Midnight.

3.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano

Cortina 2026. Day 10 – Overnight.

5.30 Today.

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6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) Intimacy week tasks have a mixed effect on the newlyweds. A tense men’s workshop results in poor behaviour. 9.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 11 – Night. Coverage includes men and women’s aerials qualifiers, women’s snowboard slopestyle and men’s ice hockey. 12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 11 – Post Midnight.

3.00

WEDNESDAY, February 18

11.00 China On Stage. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Asia’s Ancient Civilisations. (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Silk Road From Above. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

Saving Yellowstone. (PG)

Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (PGa, R)

Trespasses. (Mals)

SBS World News Late.

Face To Face. (Mals, R)

Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav, R) 1.35 Golden Boy. (Mal, R) 2.25 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R) 3.15 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Children’s Programs. 6.40pm Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Steven Universe. 8.55 Adventure Time. 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.40 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGas)

8.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl) A driver sideswipes another vehicle.

9.00 Operation Dark Phone: Murder By Text. (MA15+av)

10.00 Air Crash Investigations. (PGa)

11.00 The Disappearance Of Gabby Petito. (Malv, R)

12.15 The Last Weekend. (Malv)

1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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Stone Cold Takes On America. 1.15 Mastermind Australia. 3.15 News. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Mysteries From Above. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.20 MOVIE: Moonfall. (2022, M) 11.45 MOVIE: Perrier’s Bounty. (2009, MA15+) 1.25am Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Eagle

Huntress. Continued. (2016, PG, Kazakh) 7.15 Discovering Film. 8.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 10.00 House Of The Seasons. (2023, M, Japanese) 12.10pm Godland. (2022, M, Danish) 2.40 Go. (1999, PG) 4.35 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 7.30 Fist Of Legend. (1994, M) 9.30 Tai Chi Master. (1993, MA15+, Cantonese) 11.20 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, February 19

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.00 China On Stage. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 Asia’s Ancient Civilisations. (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Toronto Airport Uncovered.

8.20 Robson Green: World’s Most Amazing Walks. (PG)

9.15 A Spy Among Friends. (Premiere)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 In Memoriam. (Premiere, Madl)

11.40 Forest Of The Missing. (Malv, R)

1.25 Silent Road. (Ma, R)

3.25 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R)

4.20 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls) The couples attend the second dinner party.

9.10 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 12 – Night. Coverage includes women’s alpine slalom and aerials finals, men’s snowboard slopestyle and men’s and women’s cross-country team sprint.

12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 12 – Post Midnight.

3.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 12 – Overnight. 5.30 Today.

6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30

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WorldWatch.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Remi and Sonny go head-to-head.

8.30 MOVIE: Under The Tuscan Sun. (2003, Ml, R) A recently divorced woman holidaying in Tuscany buys a villa on a whim and encounters unexpected romance. Diane Lane, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan.

10.50 To Be Advised.

12.35 Dare Me. (MA15+asv) The party fallout leads to a shocking accident.

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R)

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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The Food That Built The World. 11.50 WorldWatch. 12.20pm The Billionaires Who Made Our World. 1.15 Mastermind Australia. 2.15 Insight. 3.15 News. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Mysteries From Above. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.05 Brassic. Midnight Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 MOVIE: The Wedding Veil. (2022, PG) 11.30 Home In WA. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Morning Programs. 7.55 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 10.45 The Legend Of Fong Sai-Yuk 2. (1993, M, Cantonese) 12.35pm Within Sand. (2022, M, Arabic) 2.45 Discovering Film. 3.40 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 5.50 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 7.30 Once Upon A Time In China. (1991, M, Cantonese) 10.00 Once Upon A Time In China II. (1992, M, Cantonese) 12.05am Late Programs.

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7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Yes Man. (2008, M) 10.35 Seinfeld. 11.35 The 100. 12.30am Love Island UK. 1.30 Legacies. 2.20 Surfing Australia. 2.50 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 13 – Night. Coverage includes men’s and women’s ski mountaineering sprints heats and finals and men’s aerials finals.

12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 13 – Post Midnight.

3.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 13 – Overnight. Coverage includes women’s ice hockey, men’s 1500m speed skating final and women’s figure free skating. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

6am

Community News ~ Proudly Independent

Tough conditions

ALMOST 100 young groms faced tricky conditions over three-days of competition in the inaugural Surf Reflections Junior Series, held in Bonny Hills on 6-8 February.

Formerly the Cadet Cup, the Rainbow Beach event is now seen as one of the starting points for the nation’s best surfers.

Aged just 12, Alanni Morris from North Shelly Boardriders scored the double win of the Under 14s and Under 16s girls.

“The surf was small and not that great but I just tried to stay busy,” she said.

“If I wasn’t catching a wave I’d move in on the bank to try and get something there.”

The 12-strong local contingent included:

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