Camden Haven News Of The Area 17 APRIL 2026

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By Sis HIGGINS

A $1 MILLION reward has been announced as police renew their appeal for information into the death of Harmony Bryant, more than two decades after the tragic incident in Bonny Hills.

Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said the increased reward aims to prompt new information from the community.

“It has been two decades since Harmony's death, and we hope that by increasing this reward to $1 million, that it will spark [something] in somebody,” Ms Catley said.

“It does not matter how minuscule or small that piece of information may well be.

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NEWS Of The Area wishes to offer correction to information printed in our 10 April edition.

In the p5 story, “A tale of two families”, one of Bill and Joy Balkin’s children was incorrectly identified as Tony, when his name is in fact Troy.

NOTA apologises for any upset caused to the families involved.

$1 million reward reignites Harmony Bryant case

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“It could be the piece of the puzzle that the police need to finalise this shocking incident and to bring closure to Harmony’s family.”

Police outlined that Harmony was found near her burnt vehicle on Ocean Drive, Bonny Hills on 16 August 2003 and had sustained burns to around 60 percent of her body, which were described as catastrophic.

She also suffered from multiple fractures, including injuries to her pelvis and wrist, along with other significant

trauma.

Harmony was taken to hospital but later became unconscious.

She died about a month later as a result of her injuries.

NSW Police’s Homicide Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi, said the large reward “reflects the seriousness of this matter”.

“We strongly believe that there was another person or persons present at that scene and assisted Harmony to make her way back up the cliff face to her vehicle,” he said.

Harmony’s mother, Karen, made an

emotional plea for information.

“Today, thankfully, after a very long battle, a $1 million reward has been offered to bring forward information to solve Harmony's murder,” she said.

“We know that there are people out there with information.

“Today, you have been offered onemillion-and-one reasons to come forward.

“Remembering, this time this is our daughter and our sister, but next time it just might be yours.”

Police say the investigation remains open and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

Peer support for locals with spinal injuries

By Rachael THORPE

NORTH Haven’s Noel Hiffernan OAM is a fulltime wheelchair user and longtime disability advocate who is also the new Peer Leader of the Mid North Coast Advocacy Community Network.

The network takes in Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA), which has grown to be the peak body for more than 20,000 people in Australia living with life-changing spinal cord injuries.

Services provided by SCIA include information, advocacy, accessible accommodation, NDIS Plan Management and Support Coordination, employment, peer and family support and NeuroMoves, an exercise and therapy service for people living with a neurological condition or physical disability.

For Noel this role is a natural extension of the advocacy space that he has occupied for the past 54 years.

He told News Of The Area, “SCIA performs an essential service in bringing the issues faced by people with a spinal cord injury to society’s attention.

“It is a dynamic organisation driven by consumers and led by a proactive group of people.”

The local group will meet bimonthly in an open forum with the emphasis on connection and communication in a relaxed atmosphere.

Noel anticipates there will also be discussion around local accessibility topics such as Dunbogan Bridge and the Beach-to Beach Shared Pathway.

The group is designed to provide peer support, in particular to the newly injured, with the goal of empowering people with a disability to self-advocate regarding local government infrastructure.

Members of the community with spinal cord injuries or neurological challenges and their carers or support workers are invited to

attend the next meeting at Laurieton United Services Club on Monday 20 April from 10am 12pm.

The meeting following that will be held in Port Macquarie in June. To RSVP email representative@scia.org.au

TRAINS RETURN

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work to improve service reliability, new carpeting and refurbished seats, and maintenance to improve operation of the airconditioning and toilets.

The returning trains will also have a retro look.

As a nod to the popularity of the original livery, two power cars - called 'The City of Sydney' and 'The City of Grafton' - and six

carriages will be painted in the distinctive black, red, silver and warm white branding used by the State Rail Authority in the 1980s when the XPTs were first introduced into service.

The first return service of the Grafton XPT will run as a full set in this livery.

Minister for Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison said, “We made a clear commitment to the people of Grafton and communities

along the line that coaches would only replace the Grafton train service for 12 months while we carried out these major upgrades.

“We have delivered on that promise.

“I want to thank the community for their patience over the past year.

“It has meant we have been able to fast track the $40.3 million, five-year program to refurbish our ageing XPTs – the workhorses of our current regional rail fleet.”

Artists’ comeback a success

By Sue STEPHENSON

THE return of the “Bonny Hills Artists” to the Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Club has been an “outstanding success”.

More than 400 people visited the club over the Easter long weekend to view the works of Caroline Baker, Debbie Sarkoezy, Linda Lockyer, Brian Barker, Julie Mills, Jan Wilson, Karen Cornish, Rita Carosi, Graeme Cox, Sue Poleweski Jones and Thelma Farmer.

The exhibition represented the group’s “comeback” after a six-year break.

“There was a lovely, vibrant atmosphere

throughout the four-day event,” Rita Carosi told News Of The Area.

“The opening on Easter Saturday was very well attended.

“Brian Barker welcomed our guests and introduced David Trotter, President of the WBHSLS Club, who officially opened the exhibition.

“On Sunday afternoon, visitors also enjoyed a painting demonstration by Brian, which generated a great deal of interest.”

Rita said that as a result of this “wonderful outcome” the group was able to donate more than $1,200 to the surf club.

They now hope to do it again next year.

What drives volunteer Casey Whitehouse?

By Chan ANSELL

FOR Bonny Hills volunteer Casey Whitehouse it was becoming a parent that truly opened her eyes to the importance of strong support networks.

While she had always believed in the importance of community, motherhood gave her a deeper understanding of how vital connection and support can be.

“Parenthood can be incredibly joyful, but it can also be isolating and overwhelming at times,” she

said.

“Hearing the experiences of other parents really opened my eyes to how many families are quietly navigating maternal mental health challenges.”

That realisation inspired Casey to become more active in supporting families locally, particularly through her involvement with The Nurtured Village.

Casey established a local branch of the national charity dedicated to improving maternal mental health.

Every month, volunteers supply hampers of donated

goods and services to young and deserving families.

Through this role, she has helped provide support,

resources and connection for parents who may be struggling behind the scenes.

“What I love most is the

connection that comes from this work,” she said.

“Hearing people’s stories, helping parents feel less alone, and seeing how powerful community support can be is incredibly rewarding.”

Casey explained that sometimes the smallest gestures can have the biggest impact.

“Sometimes it’s just a conversation, sharing a resource, or giving a care hamper,” she said.

“Those little things can remind someone they are seen and supported.”

Looking back, she says one of her proudest achievements has been helping to bring greater

awareness to maternal mental health within the local community.

“I’m proud to be part of initiatives that provide practical and emotional support to families when they need it most,” she said.

“But it’s not just me, it’s the collective effort of the volunteers, businesses and families involved with The Nurtured Village.

“It really is a community effort.”

Looking ahead, she hopes the local community will continue to strengthen the conversation.

“I’d love to see our community continue to wrap around families with kindness and understanding, because when parents are supported, the effect reaches children, families and the whole community.”

Volunteer for statewide Dolphin Census

CAMDEN Haven residents are invited to register as a volunteer and help protect dolphins by taking part in the first statewide Dolphin Census on Saturday 30 May.

The one-day census is a collaboration between Dolphin Research Australia and NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to create a statewide snapshot of where dolphins are found and what habitat they use.

Dolphin Research Australia CEO Dr Liz Hawkins said, “At the moment, we simply don’t know enough about many of our dolphin populations.

“By working together as coastal communities, people across the state can help improve our understanding and contribute to protecting dolphins and their habitats.”

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Officer Andy Marshall said, “Every time we look more closely at our coastal dolphins, we uncover new insights - and often realise how much more there is to learn.

“In fact, many dolphins don’t travel as far as people assume, with some female Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins spending

their whole lives in the same local coastal area.”

Volunteers who register will be trained as citizen scientists in the weeks before the NSW Dolphin Census Day, with the project supported by funding from the NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy.

On the day, volunteers will spend at least 15 minutes continuously watching for dolphins from their favourite vantage points along the NSW coast – from beaches and headlands to harbours, bays and river estuaries.

No experience is needed before undertaking the training.

People can participate as individuals, with friends or in groups, bringing binoculars or a camera with a zoom lens.

Registered volunteers can choose to attend training in person, join a live webinar or complete a self-paced online course to help identify dolphin species, learn how to collect data and ensure safe observations.

The information collected will help fill key knowledge gaps about NSW’s dolphins and support conservation efforts.

Sign up at www. dolphinwatch.org.au

Cooking up support for RFS

By Rachael THORPE

FRANK

Deguara

embodies the Lions Club’s motto “We Serve”.

Last year he and his wife Jeanette raised funds for the flood-affected areas of Taree, and this month they set their sights on assisting the RFS Brigades at Camden Haven and Lake Cathie.

With the support of Hometown manager Mark Ennor, and fellow residents, a fundraising BBQ was held onsite.

Kylie Brown, Community Engagement Officer for Lake Cathie RFS told News Of The Area, “For us it was a great connection point with the people at Hometown as we were able to give them advice around how to prepare for a

bushfire - and the BBQ was definitely worth the hype.

“The funds will help us with basic necessities to maintain the station and the provision of resources for community education.”

Entertainment was provided by members of the Port Macquarie pipe band, and vintage cars supplied by Barry Burton were on display.

For Frank the day was a huge success.

“We wanted to help the RFS volunteers who are just a lovely bunch of people and do so much for the community," he said.

“The generosity of the people who live here is incredible.”

The Deguaras raised $1760.60 to be shared by the two brigades.

q The Port Macquarie pipe band.

Careers market returns

THE Mid Coast Careers Market makes its return at the Port Macquarie Race Club on Tuesday, 5 May.

The official opening is at 8.30am and the event will conclude at 2pm.

Open to the public at no charge, everyone is welcome to attend.

“The Mid Coast Careers Market is important in terms of raising the awareness and aspirations of young people about their careers and highlights the options available locally,” said Mid Coast Connect’s Denise Moore.

“The event connects young people to

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education/training providers, employment services, employers, apprenticeship/traineeship services, disability providers, government services, and other support services to help them make informed decisions about their future.”

This year fourteen high schools will participate in the Mid Coast Careers Market, bringing 1300 students and teachers from Kempsey through to Taree.

The event showcases locally available training and employment opportunities, with over 80 exhibitors bringing information and connections to a diverse range of careers. Contact Mid Coast Connect on 65 835910 for further information.

Cultural burn in Cowarra State Forest

BUNYAH Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) community firefighters carried out a cultural burn in Cowarra State Forest on Wednesday, marking the return of traditional Aboriginal fire practices to State Forest management.

The burn brought together 15 community members, Elders, knowledge holders and young people, working alongside Forestry Corporation fire crews, to apply traditional fire knowledge passed down through the generations.

Amos Donovan, local Biripi man and Chief Executive Officer of Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council, led the cultural burn in Cowarra State Forest in partnership with Forestry Corporation.

The Cowarra State Forest burn forms part of the “Fire, Country and People: Aboriginal Community Disaster Ready Partnership Project” - a three-year, $2.96 million initiative funded under the Australian Government's Disaster Ready Fund with $1.48 million provided by the Australian Government and $1.48 million from the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

Forestry Corporation’s

Aboriginal Heritage and Partnerships Manager, John Shipp said cultural burning plays an important role in caring for Country and building long-term community resilience.

“Cultural burning aims to apply fire to the landscape in the right place, at the right time and under the right conditions,” Mr Shipp said.

“Fire is applied at a scale that thins out mid-storey plants, without burning broad areas all at once as we see in high intensity bushfires.

Burns are carried out when conditions allow for a low intensity, slow-moving and cool fire, allowing people and animals to move safely away from the flames, minimising harm to the forest canopy and maintaining healthy landscapes.

“The landscape can’t be too damp or too dry, and the burn may be deliberately patchy with some areas left unburnt to provide shelter and habitat for fauna.

“Burns are timed for when Country may trend toward being unwell if it is not treated through the reintroduction of traditional fire,” he said.

Ecological benefits of cultural burning include reducing heavy fuel

loads, opening the forest understorey, promoting grass growth and encouraging the return of native plants and animals not seen on Country for many years.

Traditional lighting methods are commonly used, including hand lighting with matches or traditional firesticks, particularly in open grassy forest types along ridges and mid-slopes.

The Fire, Country and People project has been co-designed with Aboriginal communities, including the Bunyah LALC, to ensure community aspirations for cultural burning, disaster readiness and land stewardship are central to all activities.

Burn plans are prepared under Reviews of Environmental Factors or the Bushfire Assessment Code, with cultural context and knowledge added by each community.

Cultural burn sites are prioritised with communities often along traditional pathways based on proximity to fire-affected communities, public infrastructure, important cultural locations and existing protection zones.

A formal research program is being established

extent

Photographic monitoring will be used to track changes in forest condition over time.

More than 60 Aboriginal people across the north

coast have already received accredited fire training through the program, with dedicated cultural burning contracts negotiated with Aboriginal partner organisations to support employment and economic participation.

Members of the Bunyah

a living cultural tradition and an ongoing land management responsibility.

A diverse week on the water

By Kate SHELTON

THE annual sea mullet migration is on the verge of beginning.

While large schools are still holding in the river systems and don't quite seem ready to spawn, the atmosphere on the coast is one of high anticipation.

Local commercial fishing families, relying on decades of passed-down knowledge, are already prepping their nets and watching the shoreline for the first signs of movement, maintaining a seasonal tradition that defines the region’s coastal rhythm.

It has been a week of diverse opportunities in the Hastings.

Luderick have been the headline act, with plenty of

fish taken on weed around the river-mouth breakwalls and local wharfs.

On the sand, tailor numbers are climbing steadily, providing excellent sport for beach anglers.

Bream enthusiasts have also been rewarded, particularly at Lighthouse and North Shore beaches, where heavy hitters over a kilo have been weighed in.

Rock hoppers are finding plenty of drummer at Point Plomer and the Lighthouse, and with the season just warming up, the best is likely yet to come.

Those heading offshore have found mackerel out the front of the Lighthouse and around yabbies reefs, while deeper water around 40 metres is producing solid snapper.

The lucky few venturing further out have returned with pearl perch and kingfish.

The luderick population in the Camden Haven is surging.

If you're heading out for a fish, bring a variety of green weed, cabbage, and flies to see what they are favouring.

Flathead remain a reliable target throughout the river on whitebait and lures. Along the coast between Dunbogan and Diamond Head, school mulloway are showing up; however, anglers are urged to handle these juveniles with care to ensure a healthy return.

Rock anglers are finding success in the washes with bream and drummer, though you’ll need to hunt for sandfree pools as the swell shifts conditions daily.

Meanwhile, Lake Cathie is the place to be for mud crabs, with both traps and nighttime scooping yielding great results.

In the Macleay, it’s all about finesse. Bream are plentiful, but they are proving shy, so downsizing to light

lines and minimal weight is essential. Use gut or strip baits or work soft vibes through the deeper holes.

The river is also producing great flathead, with some fish pushing the metre mark falling to suspending minnows.

Liberals' migration plan from 'another

By Kat WONG and Grace CRIVELLARO, AAP

THE coalition's hardline migration plan has been lashed as divisive and

time'

Australia's multicultural communities say they are tired of being dehumanised by all sides of politics.

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a plan

to boot migrants from the nation if they do not exhibit "Australian values", shut the door on some asylum seekers and screen the social media profiles of visa applicants.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers called the plan a "strange and pretty disappointing" contribution.

"What he's doing is plagiarising the politics and the rhetoric of other countries and another time," he told ABC Radio on Wednesday.

"What he's doing is playing more to the internal politics of the three rightwing parties than he is concerned with the national interest."

Mr Taylor's announcement was seen as an attempt to claw back ground from Pauline Hanson's populist One Nation, which has hoovered up disillusioned Liberal and Nationals voters in the aftermath of the coalition's worst federal election defeat.

The plan has been widely panned by human rights groups, Labor and communities the coalition once attempted to court.

Under the coalition's plan, complying with the Australian values statement will be enshrined into law and a prescribed set of behaviours that constitute a breach of Australian values will be established.

"What we're intending to do is, if you do breach one of the elements as can be established in law, then your visa would be cancelled and you would be asked to leave the country," opposition home affairs spokesman Jonathon Duniam told ABC Radio.

"I'd argue hate preaching is one of those things that would constitute an offence."

The opposition has previously tried to repair relations with the ChineseAustralian community, with Liberal senator Jane Hume issuing an apology after she said "Chinese spies" were volunteering for Labor in a clip that went viral on

However, Mr Taylor's latest speech has only added to the diaspora's concerns.

"I feel like nothing has changed since the last election," Chinese Community Council of Australia's Victorian chapter committee member Eric Yan Ma told AAP.

The policy also emboldened Nazis and white supremacists, and paved the way for hate against diverse communities, Race Discrimination

Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman warned.

"Whenever migrants are singled out, dehumanised or blamed, it gives permission for racism towards those people," he told AAP.

"Often the only signal as to whether someone is a migrant is the colour of their skin or their accent or their name, so it taps into a deep undercurrent of racism that is still very much flowing in this country."

While Labor had condemned Mr Taylor's speech as "desperate dog-whistling", the party also played a part in scapegoating immigrants, the

For those on the walls, luderick numbers are building nicely.

If the weather allows a trip to the shelf, the deepdrop fishing has been outstanding, with blue-eye and bar cod waiting for those willing to put in the effort.

commissioner said.

The federal government in March barred thousands of Iranian visa holders from entering the nation while their homeland is under attack from the US and Israel, months after passing laws that make it easier to deport immigration detainees.

Migrants also find it hard to feel seen by Labor, with Mr Ma noting SA Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas said "who's going to feed you and bathe you and wipe your bum when you're 90?" when asked how he could "win the day on immigration".

"It is disheartening to see that one side of politics portrays us as a liability and the other side only see the utility of us," Mr Ma said.

"How about just see us as humans?"

The coalition in September lost favour with Australia's Indian diaspora when Liberal senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price insinuated Labor was bringing in more Indian migrants to bolster its vote.

United Indian Associations president John Kennedy backed the proposal for a stricter screening process, but urged the coalition to have compassion and not single out particular communities.

Heart of the Haven: Julia Reynolds

By Chan ANSELL

JULIA Reynolds is one of those quiet achievers who just gets on with helping others.

Living in Laurieton since December 2014, her connection to Camden Haven goes back much further.

“I’ve been coming here for over 47 years on holidays,” she said.

“My in-laws lived in Dunbogan, so I’ve always felt very connected to the area.

“When it came time to retire, it just felt right.

“I’ve always loved the sense of community here.”

About seven years ago, Julia and a friend came across Food Connect and decided to check it out.

She’s been there ever since.

“We rocked up to have a look and ended up volunteering,” she said.

“I just loved the idea of giving back.”

For those who don’t know, Food Connect is a volunteer-run organisation that redistributes food supplied by OzHarvest, collecting surplus food from the local Woolworths.

Julia is part of the Thursday crew, collecting and sorting everything ready for Friday.

Come Friday morning, it all comes together.

“We set it up a bit like a market,” Julia said.

“I help with the barbecue; making bacon and egg or steak sandwiches, wrapping them up with names on them.

“Then everyone comes through, grabs their produce and a hot breakfast.”

It’s something she genuinely loves being part of.

“I just enjoy putting a smile on people’s faces,” she said.

“I’ve had a pretty good life, and now it’s time to pay it forward while I still can.”

Julia continues to show up week after week, despite dealing with her own health challenges.

“Even though I’m battling health issues, I’m proud I can still be there and hopefully make a difference.

“Helping others gives me the incentive to turn up,” she said.

Julia is also hoping to see more people step up and get involved.

“We really do need more volunteers - most of us are over 70,” she said.

Markham sisters the backbone of Wauchope Show

By Pauline CAIN

THE Markham sisters have been part of the backbone of the Wauchope Show for more than 55 years.

The family’s involvement, however, goes back to 1956, when Les Markham started carting Hill brothers’

cattle from Yarras Station to the showgrounds for the campdraft and bulldogging competitions.

Les and his wife Pattie spent hours assisting with the construction of the Huntingdon Royal Youth stand.

Pattie also competed in the cookery competition and, in

later years, was a steward in the main pavilion.

That’s how eldest daughter, Patricia Douglas, became involved in 1970.

“I was 12, competing in the rural youth section for Huntingdon and a lady asked if she could borrow me as a junior steward, and I’ve been

Placing war widows at the centre of commemorations

THE annual ANZAC Field of Remembrance, a commemoration dedicated to giving war widows and veteran families space to honour their loved ones, will be held on 23 April.

With live proceedings held at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney by the Families of Veterans Guild (The Guild), the ANZAC Field of Remembrance highlights the vital role war widows and veteran families play, and the sacrifices they make, placing them at the centre of the commemoration.

To amplify the voices of Australia's war widows and defence and veteran families, The Guild will be hosting livestream sites for the ANZAC Field of Remembrance across regional NSW, including in Laurieton.

The ANZAC Field of Remembrance is a tradition that began in 1952, created by war widows so they could lay their own tributes ahead of ANZAC Day in remembrance of their loved ones.

“It remains a deeply personal act of remembrance, where families come together to honour someone they love alongside others who understand their experience,” a statement from The Guild states.

“Each cross represents a life - and the family who continues to carry that person’s memory.

“It is one of the few moments in the commemorations calendar where families are not watching from the sidelines, but are at the centre of remembrance.”

The Families of Veterans Guild is an inclusive non-for-profit organisation whose mission is to provide the defence and veteran family community with a voice, facilitate access to services, entitlements and support their social and emotional wellbeing.

Those interested in watching the livestream in Laurieton can RSVP with The Guild by contacting warwidows@fov. org. au or calling (02) 9267 6577.

here ever since,” she said.

Patricia is one of the vice presidents of the Show Society and a life member.

She’s also spent 33 years with the Ladies Auxiliary.

When Keith McKenzie passed away in 2006, she took over as Chief Hall Stewardand is still in that position.

Younger sister, Jennifer, is treasurer of the Show Society, a director, and also a life member.

She works in the Show office and has been with the Ladies Auxiliary for over 20 years.

The next sister to follow

was Jeanette.

“I’ve been working in the hall since high school in the 1980s and worked in the Ladies Auxiliary for 20 years,” she said.

Like Jennifer, she is a steward in the pavilion.

Together they prepare the schedule, the cards, and the ribbons.

The youngest sister, Roslyn Boyce, was Show Secretary for three years.

Now in Bowen, she came down to help out at this year’s show on 10-11 April with her daughter, Olivia.

Another sister, Colleen,

Colleen and Brittni also helped in the Ladies Auxiliary for a number of years.

The Wauchope Show Society has thanked all judges and stewards for their “dedication, fairness, and professionalism”.

“Your time, expertise, and commitment are the backbone of our competitions.

“Our volunteers’ tireless efforts before, during, and after the show often go unseen. "[But] we simply could not do this without you.”

NOTA launches Shop Local promotion

CAMDEN Haven News Of The Area is proud to launch our Shop Local MAY Promotion, running from 8 May to 5 June 2026.

The initiative supports local businesses by encouraging residents to spend within our community, while giving businesses an affordable and effective way to stay visible during a quieter period.

The promotion has been designed with both businesses and customers in mind.

“For our local businesses, it offers an affordable advertising package of four weeks of advertising at just $55 per week, with a

fifth week free,” said Client Account Manager Chan Ansell.

“Each participating business will receive a business card-sized advertisement in every edition, ensuring consistent exposure to thousands of readers across the region.

“In return for the fifth week of advertising, businesses contribute a $55 voucher, which becomes part of the many prizes.”

For customers, the promotion adds a fun and rewarding incentive to shop local.

With every purchase made at a participating business, customers will

receive a coupon to fill out for their chance to win.

“At the end of the fiveweek period, we will collect all completed entries and announce the winners,” Chan said.

“Each business voucher will be placed into a sealed, numbered envelope, creating a unique and engaging prize draw.

“Winners will select an envelope at random, taking home a surprise voucher from one of our local businesses.

“We encourage both businesses and residents to get involved because when we shop local, everyone benefits.”

Show’s record cookery entries

By Pauline CAIN

THE Wauchope Showground pavilion was bursting with treats during the 114th annual show on 10-11 April.

The popularity of country cooking competitions was evident in the queues of locals

dropping off their entries on Thursday morning.

The cooking competition featured many old-fashioned favourites including Anzac biscuits, jam drops, rock cakes, mushroom tarts, sponges, butter, orange and marble cakes.

Cookery Stewards,

Lorraine Wedge and Lexie Burton, were pleased with the record number of entries in the open section, including from a number of men.

“It was rewarding to see some of the new competitors come away with winning entries,” said Lexie.

“The school holidays [also] gave the juniors a great opportunity to test their skills.

“Many commented that they had lots of fun, while the mums mentioned the messy kitchens they had to head home to.”

Entry numbers were high, particularly in the

junior cookery section, where Evelyn Park was the most successful exhibitor.

The judge said the quality of the junior entries was sometimes better than in the same open class.

There were 44 classes in the open section, with the judge’s favourite the cooked slice, won by Vicki Martin.

Sheryl Workman, a

stalwart of the Wauchope Show, entered 37 classes in the cookery competition and was named the most successful exhibitor. She also entered in the handicraft and arranged flowers’ sections.

Sheryl is a member of the Women’s Show Auxiliary, as well as a steward for the jams, marmalades, jellies, relishes and preserves.

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Nominations open for volunteer awards

IT’S time for people across the Mid North Coast to nominate family, friends or work mates for the 2026

NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards, to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across

the state.

The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering

to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in every region across NSW. Nominations for the

awards can be made across seven separate categories.

The 2025 NSW State of Volunteering Report revealed that volunteers across the state give 1.3 billion hours of their time to their communities each year, contributing $205.3 billion to the NSW economy.

The Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate said the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrate this amazing contribution.

“Volunteers in NSW do so much good for so many people every year,” Ms Rygate said.

“Now, more than ever, we need to shine a light on the positive impact of volunteering, particularly in areas like the Mid North Coast.

“That’s what these awards are all about.”

Last year’s Mid North Coast Volunteer of the Year was dedicated canteen worker, fundraiser and event organiser Tania Hrbacek, who was recognised for

her support for teachers, students and their families across seven schools in the Orara Learning Community.

Minister with Responsibility for Volunteering, Jodie Harrison MP, said volunteers are a powerful force for change in our communities.

“Our state would not be the thriving place it is, without the millions of volunteers giving their time and sharing their knowledge and skills every day.

“They don’t do it for recognition or awards, but because they want to help others.

“The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are a great way to celebrate their contributions and show that they are appreciated.

“I urge people to nominate someone you know – the unsung heroes in our communities – for these awards.” Nominations are open until Friday 29 May 2026 at The Centre for Volunteering website.

Students invited to enter Anzac Day Schools’ Awards

FEDERAL Member for Lyne Alison Penfold MP is encouraging local students to take part in the 2026 Anzac Day Schools’ Awards, a national competition recognising outstanding learning and engagement with Australia’s defence service history.

Hosted by the Department of Veterans’

Affairs, the awards celebrate the work of students and teachers across schools and other educational settings.

This year’s competition invites students to:

• engage actively with veterans or currently servicing members of the Australian Defence Form, and

• research and

respond to the 2026 theme, ‘Women in Service’.

Ms Penfold said the awards provide a valuable opportunity for young people to deepen their understanding of Australia’s military and defence force history while recognising the significant contributions women have made – and continue to make – to

national service, safety and security.

“Across the Lyne electorate, there have been and continue to be many men and women who serve our nation with distinction and honour,” Ms Penfold said.

“This year’s Anzac Award theme provides a valuable chance for students

to understand more about serving in the ADF and learn about the diverse roles women have held across all areas of service, including the progression and evolution of opportunities.”

Ms Penfold added the importance of students engaging with their local RSL sub-Branches, saying that these connections

Improvements in home waste management

RESULTS from the 2025 MidWaste Kerbside Waste Audit have revealed that households in the Port Macquarie Hastings local government area are outperforming state averages for waste management.

Local households achieved a 75 percent landfill diversion rate, with most of the household waste being successfully kept out of landfill through recycling and the Food Organics and Garden Organics (FOGO) service.

“This is a win for our community,” Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) Group Manager for Utilities Planning and Design Cameron Hawkins said.

“We want to thank our residents for their ongoing efforts and commitment to recycling and waste reduction.

“Simple, everyday actions can have a powerful impact

and these outstanding results are proof of that.

“We all have a vital role to play in reducing waste and protecting our environment.”

Key results from the report include:

• 98 percent of households present a general waste bin, with 83 percent presenting both recycling and FOGO bins.

• Recycling contamination remains relatively low, at nine percent of the recycling stream, while FOGO contamination is just one percent.

• The overall recovery rate of recyclable materials through the kerbside system sits at 91 percent.

• 45 percent of all household food waste is being correctly placed in the FOGO bin. This is significantly higher than the NSW average for similar FOGO systems (29 percent) and reflects steady improvement following

provide a unique opportunity to help bring history to life while strengthening ties within the community.

Entries close at 5:00pm on Thursday, 28 May.

Further information, including terms and conditions, is available on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs website.

q Local households achieved a 75 percent landfill diversion rate. Photo: PMHC.

the introduction of FOGO. Garden organics recovery is particularly strong, with 99 percent captured through the FOGO service.

The results also highlighted opportunities to improve recycling and waste disposal habits and increase

landfill diversion rate to 85 percent.

The report noted that over 30 percent of general waste consists of food, either loose or still in its packaging, that could be removed from its container and placed in the FOGO bin.

Redirecting this material has the potential to reduce general waste by almost a third.

Recyclable materials, particularly paper, cardboard and plastic containers that belong in the yellow bin still account for about 10 percent

of general waste collected. Hazardous waste like vapes, batteries, e-waste and household chemicals, which can be dropped off for free at Council’s waste facilities, also continue to appear in household red bins.

Forestry advocacy body warns of hidden cost pressures

FOREST and Wood Communities Australia (FWCA) Chair Steve Dobbyns has warned that hidden cost pressures are overwhelming regional industries.

FWCA, an advocacy body representing forestry businesses and timber industry communities, says recent fuel relief measures are failing to deliver meaningful impact for regional industries, as underlying diesel costs continue to rise sharply across the supply chain.

While welcoming the Federal Government's decision to halve the fuel excise and scrap the Heavy Vehicle Road User Charge (RUC) for three months, Mr Dobbyns said the reality on the ground tells a very different story.

“Despite promised savings of 58.7c at the bowser, diesel users are seeing prices surge to highs of $3.39/l in

regional areas,” Mr Dobbyns said.

“Even with the removal of the RUC and halving the fuel excise, the Terminal Gate Prices are still almost a dollar more than before the US-Iran conflict began,” he said.

“Operators need to find that from somewhere and they need to find it now, not just claim it back at BAS (Business Activity Statement) time.

“By then, it will be too late for some."

FWCA said wholesale diesel prices, reflected in terminal gate pricing, have surged dramatically since the onset of the conflict, with some markets jumping from around $1.60/L to over $3.00/L in a matter of weeks.

“These are the real costs driving the system,” Mr Dobbyns said.

“Terminal gate prices set the baseline for everything

that follows - freight rates, contractor pricing, machinery operation and ultimately the cost of getting timber, food and goods to market.”

FWCA says focusing solely on pump price relief ignores the broader cost environment facing dieselreliant industries.

“We’ve said from the outset this isn’t just about what you pay at the bowser.

“It’s about the full cost stack.”

Across forestry, farming and freight, Mr Dobbyns said businesses are now absorbing rising freight and haulage costs as contractors factor in fuel volatility; increased machinery operating expenses across harvesting and transport; higher parts, servicing and equipment costs linked to global supply pressures; and escalating contractor rates as fuel risk is priced into every job.

FWCA noted that even where tax relief is applied, these compounding pressures are quickly offset before any meaningful savings reach operators.

“There is a clear disconnect between policy announcements and what’s actually being experienced at the bowser in regional Australia,” Mr Dobbyns said.

“By the time relief filters through, it’s already been absorbed by higher wholesale pricing and flow-on costs across the supply chain.”

For regional industries operating on tight margins, FWCA warns the situation is becoming unsustainable.

“Forestry, farming and freight don’t have the ability to simply absorb these increases.

“These are essential industries - and they’re being squeezed from every direction.”

FWCA is calling on the Federal Government to expand its response beyond temporary tax relief and address the full economic impact of the diesel crisis.

“We need a response that reflects how these industries actually operate - where fuel is embedded across every part of the supply chain, not just the pump price.”

Electric truck transition preparing for the long haul

By Tom WARK, AAP

WAR in the Middle East and associated spiralling diesel costs could spell the perfect time for truck fleets to keep edging closer to electrification.

On Tuesday, the NSW government announced an expansion of heavy vehicle electrification incentives as part of its EV roadmap, along with investment in more fast chargers and kerbside charging stations for cars.

Australia's trucking industry has been relatively cautious taking up electric models, and the heavy vehicle peak body's boss said there was no better time for fleets to start deciding if battery power was the way forward.

"There'll come a time

LUSC Ladies Social Golf Club

By Robyn KING

TUESDAY , 31st March 2026, saw 20 ladies take to the course for a 1,2,3 Stableford Waltz. The game was played in teams of 4 with the format being an accumulation of points between 1, then 2, then 3 players repeated over the

LUSC Ladies Social Golf

By Carolynne ROSE

TUESDAY the 4th of April Ladies at Played a

when it makes absolute sense to change, (but) it's not there yet," Heavy Vehicle Industry

Australia head Todd Hacking told AAP.

"But with the war in Iran, now's a really good time to take stock and investigate exactly where you're at."

Under the current NSW incentive, only 4.5 tonne trucks are eligible, but the expansion will increase the threshold to vehicles up to 23 tonnes.

The trucking industry's gradual transformation will mean a more resilient economy for decades, the premier told reporters.

"(That will) further take us away from our dependence on Middle Eastern oil and

9 holes.

Winning Team: J. Muller, J. Braithwaite, C. Thomas & J. Hurrell - 45 points.

Runners Up: C. Napper, Lee Hamilton, A. Canty, S. Carlson - 42 points(c/b). We had a special visitor today - THE EASTER BUNNY - previously known as Lis. Thank you for the Easter Eggs Miss Bunny. There was also a special Easter raffle thanks Stableford Event at KCC.

Division 1 Winner was Susan English with 17 Stableford points. Runner up was Marlene Russell with 16 Points.

to Susan. Congratulations to Sharon for winning the lovely Easter themed prize.

Cardies had 9 players today. Mary Brown was today’s winner.

Next week will be a Stroke & Putting game since it is the first Tuesday of the month.

And we can’t forget that today was the last day for our visitor Chris who is flying home to Wales tomorrow. We

Division 2 Winner was Sharon Meixner with 17 points, and Runner up was Carolynne Rose with 16 points. Nearest the pin was Jo Cook.

look forward to seeing you again next year Chris.

Results for Tuesday 7th April 2026

Numbers for our Stroke & Putting game were down today - holidays probably the cause or possibly more warm weather. There were 14 players across 2 divisions.

Div 1: 7 players

Winner: M. Rees 34 nett

R/Up: P. Egan 36 nett

By Michael EYLES

THE Tuesday night competition held on 7/4/26 had 18 players compete.

electrify our economy," Chris Minns said.

"We're rated as the best state... when it comes to electric vehicle investment and government strategy, but we want to double down.

Mr Hacking said the ramping up of electric truck production in China was likely to permanently shake up Australian trucking.

"We will see more brands in Australia in the truck market than we've ever had before," he said.

"That is a good thing.

Competition in the market breeds better solutions."

In the more mature personal transport market, EVs make up about 15 percent of new car sales in NSW.

The government says switching to an EV from a petrol-run vehicle can cut fuel costs by up to $3000 a year, or entirely if using home

solar, making the choice an economic one for those frustrated at the bowser.

Alongside more fast chargers in regional blackspots, more kerbside charging stations will be built to help those who cannot charge at home, such as apartment residents.

The government will also invest in training for 2000 regional mechanics so country drivers can have their vehicles safely looked after closer to home.

State opposition leader Kellie Sloane said the government's roadmap was a step backwards for motorists and does nothing to protect from future fuel shocks.

"This is not a strategy. It is a smokescreen. A classic Minns Labor government attempt to distract from three years of missed opportunities on EV infrastructure," Ms Sloane said.

SPORT RESULTS

Gross: J. Stapleton 51

Putts: M. Rees 15

Div 2: 7 players

Winner: J. Braithwaite 32 nett

R/Up: J. Muller 35 nett

Gross: J. Muller 61

Putts: J. Muller 13

Cardies’ Results - 9 players - Barbara Pole was once again in the winner’s circle.

The Major Final was won by Ron White, and the runner up was Ron Phinn. The Minor Final winner was Julie Miles who defeated Jim Hopkins. The Thursday night competition held

Next week,Tuesday 14th April, will be a Stableford and NTP.

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.

on 9/4/26, attracted 16 players. Charlie Gyomrey won the Major Final, defeating Frank Carnovale. In the Minor Final Michael Banicek prevailed defeating Graham Palmer.

Hypothetical, Legal Eye

By Manny WOOD

Family law, capacity and death

HARRY and Wendy have been married for 10 years.

When the relationship deteriorates, Wendy moves out of the jointly owned matrimonial home.

There are no children to the relationship.

Harry and Wendy continue to reside separately for 10 years, before Harry is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.

He appoints his son Peter, from a previous relationship, to manage his financial affairs under a power of attorney.

Peter commences property proceedings under the Family Law Act against Wendy and files an Application for Divorce on Harry’s behalf as his “litigation guardian”.

Peter seeks orders that the matrimonial home be sold, and that Harry receive the whole of the proceeds of sale.

Wendy claims that although they did not reside continuously under the same roof, their relationship continued.

She says they often stayed over at each other’s residences and cites holidays that were taken together after she moved out.

Centrelink records do not support Wendy’s claims.

The Court has difficulty in its attempts to “retrospectively piece together the history of the parties”, given Harry’s worsening condition and Wendy’s “contradictory” evidence, with the Court finding her to be an “unimpressive witness”.

Nonetheless, the Court considers the parties’ respective financial and non-financial contributions, the contributions made by each party as homemaker and parent, the effect any family violence has had on a party’s ability to make contributions, and the effect of any proposed order upon the earning capacity of either party.

The Court notes that when Harry retired, shortly before meeting Wendy, he owned the matrimonial home solely and had a substantial superannuation fund.

Wendy brought $50,000 into the relationship and did not obtain paid employment during the relationship, stating that she attended to domestic duties and Harry’s ongoing care.

The Court reserves its decision.

Unfortunately, Harry passes away, before the decision is delivered.

Ultimately, the Court rules that Harry’s estate is entitled to receive 77.5 percent of the property pool and Wendy is to receive 22.5 percent, equating to around $130,000.

The parties pay their own legal costs.

This fictional column is not legal advice.

OPINION & LETTERS

Dorin's Drawings

By Paul DORIN

Verse of the week

By Lynne MILES

Even war heroes can be held to account

DEAR News Of The Area,

AS ANZAC Day approaches, and as wars rage unabated in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, it is important to contemplate the sacrifices made by previous generations and what legacies we have inherited.

Almost everyone who participated in WWII is now dead, weakening the direct link to that dark period in history that still casts its shadow over today's world.

The second world war was a time of unparalleled barbarity involving torture, genocide, fire bombing of civilians, nuclear destruction of cities, and much more.

At the time a lot of this was justified as a necessary response to the venality of the Nazis and their racist ideology.

After the war ended there was a general consensus that action needed to be taken to prevent such atrocities happening again.

The United Nations (UN) was created in 1945.

Its primary goal is to prevent future conflicts, maintain international peace, and promote human rights.

In 1949 the Geneva Conventions were created.

This treaty, and its additional protocols, seeks to protect people who do not take part in the fighting (civilians, medics, aid workers) and those who can no longer fight (wounded, sick and shipwrecked troops, prisoners of war).

These treaties, and the institutions that seek to enforce them, have been created and agreed to in order to prevent a descent into barbarity.

The fact that they appear to be breached with impunity does not mean that they are ineffective.

On the contrary, we need to be reminded of their usefulness and the need to enforce them more than ever.

The arrest of Ben RobertsSmith on allegations of war crimes is a pertinent example that even war heroes can be held to account.

The accusations against him came, not from investigative journalists, but from his own comrades who knew the law and understood the consequences.

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that the world recognises “the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world”.

This dignity is inherent, it belongs to all of us.

No exceptions.

These rights are inalienable.

DEAR Jasminda,

By JASMINDA

I HAVE been going really well with my eating and exercise plan, but over Easter it went out the window. I'm feeling very guilty and disillusioned.

Fiona W.

Dear Fiona,

This is completely relatable, and I'm sure many of our readers will be feeling post-Easter remorse.

In a 24-hour period, I somehow managed to eat Lindt chocolate eggs, Easter buns, Cadbury eggs, chocolate bunnies, Easter buns with lashings of butter, a baked dinner, and, just to top it off, a chocolate-hazelnut meringue dessert.

I could have declined the dessert, but at that stage of the proceedings, what was the point?

Now that we are back to a working week, I'm seriously regretting my life choices.

Then again, we can't be disciplined all the time. Sometimes we just have to break out.

The fact is, Fiona, there is nothing we can do about yesterday.

Decision were made.

They may have been the wrong ones.

To keep going blindly down the same path would be foolish.

The only thing we can deal with is the repercussions, in this

They can not be taken away.

This is what the world agreed to as a way to acknowledge the deaths of over 70 million people in nearly six years of war.

If we truly wish to honour and respect the people who gave their lives in war then we should seek to strengthen and apply a

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case an expanded waistline and regret. There are ways to shift both, so let's go through some options.

1. Drink lots of water. Water will fill you up, it's good for you, and it will help to move your sluggish metabolism and flush out all that sugar.

2. Go for a walk. Walk a dog, if you have one, or just walk on your own or with an equally guiltridden friend. Moving is a great way to improve your mindset and it may burn off a couple of those eggs too.

3. Have a healthy lunch full of salad ingredients. This will help reset your Easter binge in a positive way.

4. Remove temptations. If you still have some chocolate treats left over, give them to friends with young kids, neighbours or other family members. You won't be able to move on while there are still Easter eggs on every surface of your house.

5. Don't be hard on yourself. It is challenging in the postsugar-high stage to stay positive, but you have survived many overindulging experiences in your past, and you'll survive this one too.

Perhaps now is the time to plan for the future.

Next Easter you could set limits.

Have a three-egg rule, put in a 'no chocolate after 10am' clause, premake a healthy dinner so there is no temptation to just keep making poor choices.

If it makes you feel any better, I just put my Easter Sunday eating total into an app, and it told me I would need to walk for 11 hours to break even.

I guess with the price of fuel at the moment, it's an option worth considering.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

respect for human rights. War crimes should be prosecuted and war criminals should be held to account.

Regards, Peter SOBEY, Mid North Coast.

Council, learn from your mistakes

DEAR News Of The Area,

I WOULD like to think the Port Macquarie Hastings Council learns from their mistakes, but they certainly did not when they built the roundabout at “Woodless Estate”.

While the developer named it Woodlands Estate, since they destroyed virtually every tree on the property in order to create more profit, many of us call it Woodless Estate.

The roundabout at the Kew intersection was the first mistake I noticed and it was major enough for them

to have learned something.

It took months for the contract road workers to complete it and when they were finished, the roundabout was too large and the vehicle corridor too small for ordinary cars, much less the numerous commercial trucks that come off and onto the highway.

Within a month drivers were once again sitting in line, getting frustrated and burning unnecessary fuel while the council corrected their errors.

I got my exercise for the day many times, dancing

beside my car, rather than sitting there waiting.

There is nothing like the Bee Gees, “You Make Me Feel Like Dancing”, at a road construction site.

Sometimes the crossing guards danced with me, but I was usually on my own.

The end result was a much smaller roundabout with no kerb, much closer to the ground.

Trucks can now go over it and cars can easily get around it, both with no damage to tires or vehicles.

It doesn’t take long to see they haven’t learned from their mistakes when

you look at or go around the new roundabout at Woodless Estate.

The much too large obstacle not only took longer and cost more during construction, but it now creates slower than necessary traffic movement which wastes time, burns unnecessary fuel, and creates more wear on brakes.

And it will do that year after year unless they correct it which means more months of construction on our road and more dancing opportunities for me.

In order to correct it,

How to get rich from war

DEAR News Of The Area,

IT’S worth noting that the US/Israel war on Iran is going to affect people differently.

Setting aside the effects on the Iranian people, the main effect here in Australia is that the costs of energy and food are going to go up.

For working and middle-

KCC Men's Golf Report

By Danny LLOYD

ANOTHER big field of Kew Bowling Club

By Andrew RICHARDS

12th APRIL, 2026

In Wednesday Social Bowls, Ray Allan, Keith Collins and Nick Cooke claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Bruce

Kew Country Club Men’s Veterans Golf

By Laurie HAMILTON

13/4/2026 SINGLE Stableford04 Sponsored by Camden

Kew Ladies Bowls

By Velvanie HARTAS

TUESDAY 14th April

Lake Cathie Bowling Club

By Suzanne MILES

TUESDAY, 7th April, Ladies Social BowlsKathy Hicks, Effie Blueming & Yvonne Howard/ Skip - winners.

Fiona Brassey, Jenny Hayward, Isabel Hicks & Barbara Roberson/Skiprunners-up.

WEDNESDAY, 8th April, Mixed Pairs Club

class people this is going to be a large chunk of weekly expenditure, but for wealthy people this will go almost unnoticed because they don’t spend as much on food and energy in terms of percentage of their overall income.

How wealthy people will be affected is through asset values.

125 contested Thursday’s Stableford, sponsored by the HAPPY BUTCHER. The ungraded singles went to club legend Wendell Scott with 40

Gornall, Sparra Cheers and Dave Napper. Voucher winners were Trev “Thunder” Boyle, Reggie Robb, Denis Squires and Bob Carr.

In the Friday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Adrian Hilton, Steve McGregor and

Haven Tyre & Service

88 Starters

A Grade Winner –Chris Campbell 36 Pts.

2nd – Kevin Watts 35 Pts. C/B.

3rd – Peter Hammer 35 Pts.

We had 3rinks playing today even though it was quite warm out out there, everyone still enjoyed themselves, and being

Championship - Semi-FinalTed & Kay Jobson V Ros & Des Hancox - winners - Ros & Des Hancox.

Col & Cynthia Jones V Nolene Holt & Rob Edwards - winners - Col & Cynthia Jones.

Final to be played 15/04/2026 with Ros & Des Hancox V Col & Cynthia Jones. Wednesday Open PairsJohn Greenwood & Mark Davies - winners.

As energy and food costs go up, so too do values of assets such as oil.

These assets are largely held by wealthy people, so they stand to benefit.

Meanwhile, working and middle-class people will be supported by the government as government money will be spent to take the sting off the increase in

THURSDAY, 9th April, Ladies Pennants, Round 5points.

they have to take the entire lower portion off.

That is about a metre of concrete with a kerb leading up to it.

What would remain is a much higher kerb which, unless they change that level also, will potentially create damage to tires on both cars and trucks.

The work could take another few months of inconvenience, sitting in line while engines idle.

In a normal 70 km zone, a car should be able to complete a roundabout at 30 to 35 km per hour.

At Woodless if I go

it won’t benefit, they will just find it easier to survive.

food and energy costs.

Another point worth noting here is that government money is public money – i.e. it belongs to the people.

While this money will indeed go directly to the people, it will be used to pay for the higher costs of food and energy.

The people who receive

SPORT RESULTS

Tony Haylett was second on 38.

Peter Hammer and Robert Myers won the 4BBB (45pts) on countback,

Mick Ashford. The Runners Up were Denis Squires, Stewart Rogan and Rod Quirk, while J Hughs, Lynne Stuttard and Mick Stuttard claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Barrie Isaac, Chicka Thompson, Ray Pantlin and Jean Donald.

B Grade winner- Rod Barnett 40 Pts.

2nd – Bob Myers 38 Pts C/B.

3rd – Garry Ryan 38 Pts.

C Grade winner – Brian Johnston 37 Pts.

out in the open air with good company. And a big welcome back to Gwendolyne Ball. Weekly raffle winner

Division 1 - LCBC (home) V Port City - Port City winners, B.Brd.43/37 Pts. 6/1

Division 4 - Bye. Men's Social Triples -

Rink 15 - Bob Young, Paul Dewson & John Fuller.

Rink 19 - Steve Cameron, Graydon Findlay & Mark Davies.

Rink 16 - Keith Pender, Larry Wedd & Ken NorberrySilver Medal.

FRIDAY, 10th April, Monthly Open Classic Pairs

from Richard Bligh-Jones and Michael Marshall. Terry Case was close on the 9th for the GAREL GOLF NTP ($122).

Saturday’s graded 4p

Round 10 of Open Pennants was played on Saturday, with both Grade 6 and 7 having good wins to end the season. Grade 6 defeated Port City 66-61 on the Master Board (9-1), while Grade 7 defeated Lake Cathie 64-45 (10-0). This completes the Open

2nd – Dave Raeburn 36 Pts.

3rd – Don Furey 32 Pts. Ball Winners –Paul Alldis 36, Charlie Hartshorne 35, Lou Forster 34, Phil McCVarthy 34, Steve Hoffman 33, Theo

was Margaret Ashford. Club Voucher key draw winners Janet Hills, Lorraine Clark, and

- with another great day at LCBCHighest MarginGame 1 - Terry Morrison & Tony Mallia. Game 2 - Rob Edwards & Gary Martin.

Game 3 - Brian Wickinson & Dave Carney. Mystery Card - Mark Davies & Steve Martin.

Winners on the day1st - Claude Hayes & Ray Pymble. 2nd - Greg Connell & Scott Wholohan.

3rd - Jan Opitz & Graig

faster than 25, I am uncomfortable. I have followed many commercial trucks through the roundabout and they typically go no faster than 20 km, often slower. This means we use more brakes and then accelerate more after the roundabout.

So what shall it be, Council?

A month or two of inconvenience or years of waste?

Correct your mistakes. And learn from them this time.

Ultimately, the money will go to those who hold the food and energy assets: the wealthy.

So, the amount of money the government holds will be reduced, which these days is not an anomaly but a trend, and it will be transferred to the wealthy.

Without a tax system designed to reduce inequality, this will continue

Ambrose was sponsored by IHEAR.

A Grade winners were Craig Malzard, Cooper Garland, Riley Dawson & William Gregory (52.25).

Pennants Season, with Grade 6 and Grade 7 both finishing in second position for the Section. Well done to all our pennant players for their efforts.

Bowls this week include Wednesday Social (mufti dress) and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30

Vandermeer 33, Richard Kightley 33 & Geoff McMurray 33 C/B. Nearest to the pin Winners

9th Hole A Grade Roger Catchpole, B Grade Howard Hughes , C Grade Peter

Karen Rogan. Winners Leonie Murphy, Gail Merryweather, Dee Sqire,s and Lorraine Clark.

Connor. 4th - Andrew Richards & Brian Kettels. SATURDAY, 11th April, Open Gender Pennants, Round 10 -

Grade 7 - LCBC (away) V Kew - winners Kew. B/Brd. 64/45. Pts.10/0

Grade 6 - LCBC (home) V Wauchope - winners LCBC. B/Brd. 81/41. Pts.10/0.

Open Social PairsRink 1 - Bob Young & Paul McNamara.

Rink 18 - Lynn Gibson & Roberta Henry.

and likely increase as climate change fosters more wars, droughts, fires and floods.

So, in short, to get rich off of the war in Iran, the first step is to already be rich.

The system will do the rest.

B Grade went

Jason Witcombe & Bluey Clenton (50.75). The NTP ($120) was won by James May. for a 12.30 start. This will be the final newsletter I prepare, with Frank taking over from next week. I’ve enjoyed preparing these for the past few years, and hope its been of value to the members of the club. See you all on the greens soon.

Johnson

10th Hole A Grade

Kevin Watts, B Grade Bob Myers, C Grade. NO ONE. 12th Hole A Grade Mark Bird, B Grade Rob Craig, C Grade Budgie Parrott

Looser

Jenny Wellard, Kim Thompson, Karen Rogan, Janet Hill’s and Gwendolyne Ball.

LAURIETON RSL SUB-BRANCH ANZAC DAY ACTIVITIES SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026

On Anzac Day 2026, we commemorate the service and sacrifice of our veterans. This year marks the 111th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, where Australian and New Zealand soldiers courageously landed on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915. The Laurieton RSL sub-Branch warmly invites all veterans (serving and ex-serving), their families, and the Camden Haven community to join us in remembrance.

Schedule of Events:

• 4:30 am:‘Gunfire Breakfast’ in the Anzac Room at Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC), 2 Seymour Street Laurieton. Open to all veterans, veterans’ families, and invited guests.

• 5:30 am: Dawn Service at Laurie Memorial Park. Open to all veterans, families, invited guests, and the community. The Catafalque Party will be provided by 333 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets, Port Macquarie.

• 6:30 am: Breakfast in the Boardwalk Bistro Room at LUSC for sub-Branch members, veterans, families, and invited guests.

• 10:10 am: Assemble for the Anzac Day March outside LUSC.

• 10:30 am: Anzac Day March commences. Veterans will march to the Cenotaph at Laurie Memorial Park. The Hastings Auto Restorers Vintage Car Club will lead the march followed by the Camden Haven Concert Band leading veterans, schools and community organisations.

• 11:00 am: Main Service at Laurie Memorial Park. Open to all veterans, families, invited guests and the community. The Camden Haven High School Captains will deliver the main address, and the Catafalque Party will be provided by 333 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets, Port Macquarie.

• 11:21 am (±5 minutes): Witness the power of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II in a special Royal Australian Air Force flypast—Australia’s most advanced fighter aircraft, combining stealth, speed, and cutting-edge technology.

• 12:15 pm: Anzac Day Luncheon in the South Tarcoola Room at LUSC for subBranch members, veterans, veterans’ families and invited guests.

• 3:00 pm: Two-up in the South Tarcoola Room at LUSC.

Anyone wishing to lay a wreath at any of the services is asked to contact the President via the details below. In the event of adverse weather, services will be held in the Tarcoola Room at LUSC.

Temporary Road Closures:

From 10:00 am:- Seymour Street (from McLennan Street), Lake Road, Bold Street, and Seymour Street North to Laurie Memorial Park will be closed, including intersections at Tunis Street, Kew Road, and Bold Street through to Castle Street. Barricades will be progressively removed as the march passes through each intersection, except at Laurie Memorial Park. Bold Street will remain closed to Castle Street until approximately 12:00 noon on 25 April 2026.

We look forward to your attendance on Anzac Day as we honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and pay our respects to all who have served. For further details or inquiries, please contact the President.

Buster Beatty

President

Mob: 0467 602 770

E-Mail: laurietonsb@rslnsw.org.au

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Lest we forget.

CAMDEN HAVEN SLSC AGM Sunday 17th May 10am at Camden Haven SLSC. Nominations to info@ camdenhavenslsc. com.au by no later than Thursday 14th May e01526

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FRIDAY, April 17

TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Piano. (R) 1.45 Can You Keep A Secret? (Ml, R) 2.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Patience. (Mv) A father is shot in front of his daughter.

9.20 Tonight At The Museum. (PGs, R) Hosted by Alex Lee.

9.50 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PGls, R)

10.20 ABC Late News.

10.35 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (Ml, R)

11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R)

12.05 Love Me. (Ml, R)

12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

SUNDAY

THE FLOOR

NBN, 7pm

No one quite knew what to expect when this competitive trivia showdown premiered last year, but with an average 1.3 million viewers tuning in to yell answers at the screen each night, it’s safe to say Floor is on solid ground. Now, host Rodger Corser (pictured) returns with a cast of 81 clever contestants who step into the arena ready for anything: among them are Olympic gold medallist Steven Bradbury, Survivor alum Gerald Youles and Travel Guides Kevin Moloney. A new feature – the Freeze –will be heating things up later in the season, but Sunday’s premiere raises the stakes with a bonus $20,000 prize on offer for whoever holds the most territory by episode’s end.

THURSDAY

THE CLAUDIA WINKLEMAN

Viewers could be forgiven for feeling a sense of déjà vu when tuning into this new TV talk show: a handful of famous folk with projects to promote sit on a giant lounge and share personal anecdotes in front of a studio audience. Yes, it’s basically The Graham Norton Show –except this edition is hosted by The ’ Claudia Winkleman (pictured), and rather than the Irishman’s iconic red couch, hers is green velvet. After filling in for Norton last year, the whip-smart Winkleman has been entrusted with her own BBC chatfest. In this second episode, Claudia welcomes comedian Joanne McNally, actor Guz Khan, stage star Rachel Zegler and singer-songwriter Niall Horan for some cheeky conversation.

8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.50 BattleBots. 9.40 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 A New ANZAC.

9.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PGav, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 The King. (MA15+d)

11.50 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv, R)

2.00 Nordland 99. (Mal, R)

2.55 Mastermind Australia. (R)

3.55 Mountain Vets. (PG, R)

4.30 Bamay. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 6. Sydney v GWS Giants.

10.30 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Ml, R) The Giants face arch-rivals the Sydney Swans.

11.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

12.00 MOVIE: Patsy And Loretta. (2019, Masv, R) Charts the friendship between two music stars. Megan Hilty.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 7. Dolphins v Penrith Panthers.

9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

10.45 MOVIE: Dog. (2022, Mdlv, R) A US Army Ranger travels with a military dog. Channing Tatum.

12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 The Nanny. 9.30 The Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 Rugby Heaven. 12.30pm Australian Ninja Warrior. 2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Meg 2:

9GO! (83) 6am The Movie Show.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30

SATURDAY, April 18

of herself.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Blue Murder Motel. (PGl)

8.15 Top End Bub. (PGd) Taya

Vault Guest Programmer. (MA15+dhlnsv) Looks at a guest programmer episode from the vault.

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.50 Caper Crew. 9.15 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.40 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, April 19

6.30 Compass. (PGv)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Piano. (Final, PG)

8.25 Can You Keep A Secret? (Final, Ml) Debbie weighs up confessing.

8.55 Frauds. (Final, Mal) The day of the heist arrives.

9.40 Blue Murder Motel. (PGl, R)

10.30 Top End Bub. (PGd, R)

10.55 MOVIE: Two Hands. (1999, MA15+lv, R)

12.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R)

4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm MOVIE: Tummy Tom 2: A New Friend For Tummy Tom. (2024) 4.30 Children’s Programs. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean.

8.20 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. (R)

9.20 Jersey And Guernsey. (R)

10.15 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R)

11.15 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R)

1.50 Matched. (PG, R)

2.40 Mastermind Australia. (R)

3.45 Undermining Nazis: Paris’ Secret Tunnels. (PGav, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 Euronews.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets Yoko Nakazawa.

8.00 MOVIE: The Greatest Showman. (2017, PGa, R) Follows the life of PT Barnum. Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams.

10.00 MOVIE: M3GAN. (2022, Malv, R) A lifelike prototype doll turns deadly. Allison Williams.

12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. ITM Christchurch Super 440. Day 1. Highlights. 1.00 Devils. (MA15+av)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Space Invaders. (PGl) 8.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003, PGl, R) Reese Witherspoon.

10.30 MOVIE: Magic Mike’s Last Dance. (2023, Mls, R)

12.30 Epic Builds. (R)

1.30 Open For Inspection. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Sisters want to extend their family.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (PGa) A couple decide whether to stay in their Karrinyup home. 9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.30 Matlock. (PGa, R) Matty juggles a court case and her 50th wedding anniversary. 11.30 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) A celebrity wigmaker is murdered. 12.30 Home

6am

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Rise And Fall Of The Maya. (M)

9.20 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (MA15+v, R)

10.15 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGav, R) 11.05 Putin And The West. (Mav, R)

2.30 Matched. (PG, R)

3.20 Mastermind Australia. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 Euronews.

5.30 PBS News Horizons.

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Discovering Film. 6.25 Brief Encounter. (1945, PG) 8.00 Somewhere In Time. (1980) 10.00 Marie Antoinette. (2006) 12.20pm Enigma. (2001, M) 2.30 The Lady And The Highwayman. (1989, PG) 4.10 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 6.00 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 8.35 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. (2019) 11.05 Nymphomaniac: Vol 1. (2013, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs. 6am Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 7.50 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 10.30 The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society. (2018) 12.50pm Too Cool To Kill. (2022, M, Mandarin) 2.50 Somewhere In Time. (1980, PG) 4.55 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 7.00 Sabotage. (1936, PG) 8.30 The Lady In The Van. (2015, M) 10.25 Master Gardener. (2022, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (Return, PGals) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (Return) 9.00 Abused By Mum: The Ruby Franke Scandal. (Mav, R)

10.30 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Mal, R)

11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)

12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 4. ITM Christchurch Super 440. Day 2. Highlights.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Floor. (Return, PGl) 8.15 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.15 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Prescription For Murder. (Mav) Looks at the case of Dr Brian Crickitt. 10.20 9News Late.

The First 48. (Mav, R)

A Killer Makes A Call. (Ma, R)

Oz Off Road TV. (PGl, R)

MONDAY, April 20

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 1.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.00 Tonight At The Museum. (PGs, R) 2.30 Back Roads. (R) 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.15 Matched. (PG, R) 10.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 11.00 Scottish Vets Down Under. (R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Finding Your Roots. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Tutankhamun: Secrets Of The Toxic Tomb.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Australia’s Greek Cafes & Milk Bars. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 9.30 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Herrhausen: The Banker And The Bomb. (Malv) 11.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R)

3.05 Mastermind Australia. (R) 4.05 Mountain Vets. (PGa, R)

4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Flower And Flour. 6.35 Big Lizard. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Gladiators UK. 9.45 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (Premiere, Mals)

8.40 9-1-1. (Masv) Maddie and Buck are blindsided by unexpected news. 9.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 10.40 The Agenda Setters.

11.40 St. Denis Medical. (PGal) 12.10 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (PGa, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Discovering

Film. 6.25 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 8.30 Sabotage. (1936, PG) 10.00 The Lady In The Van. (2015, M) 11.50 Godland. (2022, M, Danish) 2.25pm Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 4.15 Limelight. (1952, PG) 6.40 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Tigerland. (2000, MA15+) 10.25 The Fox. (2022, MA15+, German) 12.40am Rheingold. (2022, MA15+, Turkish) 3.10 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, April 21

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6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 2.00 ANZAC Battlefields. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Morning Programs.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 Surfing

6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.15 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.30 BattleBots. 10.20 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R)

8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R)

11.05 Exit. (MA15+ansv)

12.00 Clean Sweep. (MA15+s, R)

2.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

3.55 Mountain Vets. (PG, R)

4.30 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. (PGav) 7.30 My Reno Rules. (Premiere, PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) A team of industry experts, media personalities and wellness advocates shares insights and experiences to highlight living well.

10.15 The Agenda Setters.

11.15 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R) 12.15 Secrets Of Prince Andrew. (PGas, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.

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6am Limelight. Continued. (1952, PG) 8.20 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 10.10 A Singular Crime. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Master Gardener. (2022, M) 2.15 Discovering Film. 3.10 The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 5.05 Sabotage. (1936, PG) 6.35 The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 8.30 A Woman In Berlin. (2008, Russian) 11.00 Rosenthal. (2025, M, Yiddish) 12.50am Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, April 22

TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.30 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.50 ANZAC Battlefields. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00

9.25 The Audacity. (M) A would-be tech titan and his therapist try to make a fortune. 10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+av) 11.55 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Ma)

1.50 Classified. (MA15+v, R)

3.25 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

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

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Steven Universe. 9.05 Adventure Time. 9.30 Teen Titans Go! 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 My Adventures With Superman. 10.35 Late Programs.

6am WorldWatch. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.10pm WorldWatch.

Question Team. 2.30 Curious Australia. 3.05 The Bee Whisperer. 4.00 News. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.45 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Men’s Race. 12.45am Cycling. UCI World Tour. Fleche-Wallonne Women’s Race. 2.15 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The

Chaperone. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.50 Discovering

Film. 8.35 The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 10.30 Within Sand. (2022, M, Arabic) 12.40pm Speed Kills. (2018, M) 2.35 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 4.25 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 6.20 The Giants. (2023, PG) 8.30 The Boy In The Striped Pajamas. (2008, M) 10.20 Sasquatch Sunset. (2024, M) 11.55 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, April 23

TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Weekly. (Final, Ml, R) 11.00 QI. (Ml, R) 11.30 Can You Keep A Secret? (Final, Ml, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Frauds. (Final, Mal, R) 1.45 ANZAC Battlefields. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Aust. (PG, R) 3.55 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 My Reno Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

9.15 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.

10.15 To Be Advised.

11.25 The Agenda Setters. 12.25 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Ml)

1.45 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Australia’s Deadliest. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Business Builders. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon My Reno Rules. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Rookies. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 McDonald And Dodds. 10.45 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Events That Changed Australia. (Ml) 8.30 Outback Murder Highway. (Premiere, Masv)

9.30 The Killer Interview With Piers Morgan. (MA15+av, R) 10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Skippy. (R) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Flower And Flour. 6.35 Big Lizard. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 BTN

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 William And Kate: A Royal Wedding.

8.30 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. (R)

9.30 Riot Women. (Malsv)

10.35 SBS World News Late.

11.05 Under The Bridge. (Ml)

12.00 Bonn. (Msv, R)

1.55 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a, R)

2.50 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

3.55 The Zelensky Story. (Ml, R)

4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, R)

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

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6am WorldWatch. 11.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 Alone. 1.55 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 2.45 Insight. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 American Godfathers: The Five Families. (Premiere) 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Theatres Of War. 12.35am Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Discovering

Film. 6.45 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 8.40 The Giants. (2023, PG) 10.50 First Snow Of Summer. (2023, M, German) 12.40pm Rosenthal. (2025, M, Yiddish) 2.30 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 4.25

The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 6.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 8.30 Flags Of Our Fathers. (2006, MA15+) 11.00 Shanghai. (2010, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Remi ponders picking up the guitar again. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 7. Western Bulldogs v Sydney.

10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

11.30 HMP: Behind Bars: HMP Full Sutton. (MA15+a, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00

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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

By Aiden BURGESS

THE GAME they play in heaven makes its return for another year, with the Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season kicking off across the region this weekend.

The Port Macquarie Pirates begin their premiership defence at home in the local derby against the Hastings Valley Vikings.

Last season’s runners-up the Coffs Harbour Snappers begin their season on the road when they travel to take on the Kempsey Cannonballs.

The SCU Marlins are also away from home to start their season, as they clash

with the Grafton Redmen in Grafton.

Coffs Harbour Snappers reserves and women’s teams begin their premiership defence in Kempsey, where they play the Kempsey Cannonballs.

The Snappers and SCU Marlins meet in their first local derby of the season during Round 4 on Saturday 23 May.

They also meet in Round 9 and Round 14, as they play off for the Des Hoy Cup.

The Snappers and Port Macquarie Pirates meet in their grand final rematch during Round 5 on Saturday 30 May, in Port Macquarie.

This season’s finals series gets underway on Saturday 28 August, with the grand final to be played on Saturday 12 September.

Rugby returns

Tasmania

Queenstown, Derwent Bridge, New Norfolk, Hobart, Mt Wellington, Bruny Island, Port Arthur, Mona, Richmond, Ross, Freycinet, Bicheno, St Helens, Bay of Fires, Pyengana, Bridestowe Estate, Launceston COACH DEPARTS: Kew - Harrington - Taree