Camden Haven News Of The Area 20 FEBRUARY 2026

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Workshop sparks accessibility movement

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The aim is to position the Camden Haven region as a genuinely accessible destination for visitors, and a welcoming place for people to relocate and live.

In attendance at the workshop was Port Macquarie-Hastings Council General Manager Robert Fish, Economic Development Manager Alex Henley, Director of Infrastructure Ben Wood, Community Activation Manager Steve Bryant and Councillors Hamish Tubman and Nik Lipovac.

as an issue that affects the entire community.

“Having a disability is the only minority group that you could wake up and be in tomorrow,” she said.

Advocate Sarah Eade said accessibility is not just a compliance issue, but a mindset shift that benefits businesses and the wider community.

“Accessibility should be the first step of inclusion, not the last,” Ms Eade said.

“Everybody matters and deserves similar opportunities as everyone else.”

feet as they once were.”

The Chamber and advocates have volunteered their time to offer free accessibility audits to local businesses, working alongside them to identify opportunities for improvement.

Businesses that meet a majority of the criteria will be recognised as part of the Chamber’s new Accessible Business Initiative, receiving a window sticker and additional marketing support through Chamber platforms.

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As part of the initiative, the Chamber and advocates have developed five key accessibility criteria that businesses can implement either for free or with a minimal spend of under $150.

The program does however recognise that not all barriers are within a business’ control.

“There isn’t an expectation that 100 percent of businesses will be 100 percent accessible for 100 percent of people 100 percent of the time,” said advocate Rachael Thorpe.

“But if we can see that businesses are engaging in the spirit of improving accessibility, we want to ensure they are supported.”

Ms Thorpe, who is a News Of The Area contributor and blogs about her experiences with disability inclusion online, said accessibility should be viewed

Ms Eade also emphasised that small changes can make a big difference.

“We are offering easy solutions for complicated problems,” she said.

Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce President Luke Hadfield said the initiative is both community minded and economically practical.

“With an ageing demographic and many people in our community living with mobility issues, there could be a large proportion of customers that some local businesses are missing out on,” Mr Hadfield said.

“Accessibility goes beyond people who use wheelchairs.

“It also includes people with walkers, walking sticks, parents with prams, people with vision impairment, people recovering from injury or medical episodes, and simply people who are no longer as steady on their

This includes a new dedicated webpage highlighting accessible businesses across the region.

“This is going to be a free service and resource that businesses can opt into, and we hope it will result in more activity in their space,” Mr Hadfield said.

He emphasised the program is supportive rather than critical.

“This isn’t about lecturing anyone or rapping them across the knuckles. It’s about changing a mindset, that helping others may actually help you as well.”

The Chamber thanked Sarah Eade and Rachael Thorpe for their leadership and contribution and has encouraged businesses across the Camden Haven region to register interest in an audit and become part of the growing movement.

Ms Thorpe’s accessibility and advocacy journey can be followed on her social media blog, visit www.facebook.com/ bloggingaboutbraintumours.

STABILISATION WORK

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The work has involved installing four-tonne bags of rocks to act as mediumterm supports until a longterm solution is actioned through Council’s

Management Plan. It is part of a wideranging program of road rehabilitation works that will continue through to June.

Pavement stabilisation works are also scheduled for the following locations:

—Lorne Road, Kendall: from 50 metres west of Logans Crossing Road to approximately 200 metres west.

—Sancrox Road, Sancrox: from Frogs Roundabout westbound for

one kilometre.

—Rolland Plains Road, Telegraph Point: between the Old Pacific Highway and Hidden Valley Road.

—Lake Innes Drive, Lake Innes: from 700 metres south-east of Tall Timbers Road to the start of the 2024–25 rehabilitation area

—Blackbutt Drive, Wauchope: between Cameron Street and Peppermint Crescent.

—Comboyne Street, Kendall: between numbers 21 and 55.

Council describes pavement stabilisation as a process that strengthens

the existing road base by treating and reusing materials already in place, followed by a new sealed surface.

The approach improves driving conditions, extends the life of the road and reduces the need for future reactive maintenance.

q The stabilisation works at Illaroo Rd were due to wrap up this week. Photos: PMHC.

Police appeal for missing teenager

POLICE are appealing for public assistance to locate a missing woman who is known to frequent Bonny Hills.

Jade Blyth, 19, was last seen at Lighthouse Beach in early December 2025.

Unable to be located since, police were notified on Monday 16 February and commenced inquiries into her whereabouts.

Police and her family have concerns for her welfare.

Jade is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 160cm tall, of thin build, with long brown hair and brown eyes. She is known to frequent the Bonny Hills, Port Macquarie, Upsalls Creek, and Wauchope areas.

Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Mid North Coast Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 000 333.

Backyards to baskets

By Leanne JOHNSON

WHAT started as a quiet word-of-mouth activity has blossomed into one of Kendall's favourite weekly rituals.

Now in its third year, the Kendall Produce Exchange brings together novice gardeners and those with thriving backyard plots.

Armed with a variety of veggies, they meet every Sunday from 10am–11am at the Kendall Oval BBQ area on Railway Street.

It's a cheerful gathering, where baskets overflow with home-grown vegetables, fruit, herbs, flowers, plants and seeds - all swapped freely. No money is involved.

Local resident Sheri Sommerley came up with the idea of a veggie exchange based on a simple problem many gardeners know well: too much produce at once.

“Rather than letting good food go to waste, I thought ‘why not share it’?” she said.

“What’s made it really work is that it’s based on generosity, not profit.”

The idea is refreshingly simple: bring along what you’ve grown too much of, lay it out, and take home something different.

There are no strict rules, no weighing or counting, and no expectation of equal swaps — just sharing.

And it’s not just baskets that leave full.

There's always a free cuppa and someone will bring a homemade slice or biscuits to have as they exchange gardening tips, recipe ideas and local news.

Regulars say the real harvest has been the friendships that have formed across ages, backgrounds and levels of gardening experience.

The group is incredibly welcoming.

If it interests you, just rock up. You don’t have to know anyone as people are quick to make you feel welcome.

The exchange has even left a lasting mark on the space itself.

Over time, members have added plants to what was a bare patch next to the BBQ area; transforming it into a shared garden that the whole community can enjoy.

Community groups like this are shown to boost wellbeing by reducing social isolation, encouraging physical activity, improving food security, and strengthening neighbourhood connections.

For many locals, it’s become the perfect way to slow down, connect, and start the week grounded.

Elderly targeted in carpark fraud

CHARGES have been laid as detectives investigate fraud and stealing offences allegedly committed in car parks in dozens of locations across NSW, including the Mid North Coast.

Officers attached to North West Metropolitan Region established Strike Force Pitstop to investigate incidents reported across the state, from Newcastle to Wagga Wagga and including several suburbs across Sydney. Investigators were told

two men worked together to steal from multiple elderly female victims inside shopping centre carparks, between Saturday 3 and Wednesday 7 January 2026.

“One of the men would allegedly approach the victims, claiming there is an issue with their vehicle before asking them to raise the bonnet and inspect,” NSW Police said in a statement.

“While the bonnet is up, another man allegedly steals items such as wallets, purses,

cash and cards from inside the vehicle.”

Following extensive inquiries, about 12.20pm on Wednesday 7 January, officers attended a service station on Manning River Drive, Glenthorne, where they arrested two men, aged 37 and 57.

They were both taken to Taree Police Station, where they were charged with 72 offences each, relating to alleged fraud, theft, and “enter vehicle without consent".

Both men were refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 1 on Thursday 8 January 2026, where they were formally refused bail and remain before the courts.

Investigations under Strike Force Pitstop have continued, with further alleged offences identified in Medowie, Tuncurry, Waratah, Wyong, Gundagai, Mount Warrigal and Sydney.

Police believe the men arrived in Australia on Sunday 28 December 2025,

when they allegedly made false representations on passenger cards and Visa applications.

The men, who appeared before Parramatta Local Court this week, are now charged with a total of 89 offences each.

As inquiries continue, police continue to appeal for information about two other men they wish to speak with; however, police believe the men may now be offshore.

The first man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his 40s, of solid build, depicted wearing a white with black

checkered long sleeve shirt, black shorts, sunglasses, and a black hat with a white graphic on front.

The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance, in his 40s, of medium build, depicted wearing a white sleeve shirt, black shorts, black shoes with white bottoms, a blue face mask, a black hat with a white graphic on front.

Anyone who may recognise these men or has information that may assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Flurry of shark reports

By Matt TAYLOR

A FLURRY of shark activity

has been recorded off Port Macquarie beaches this month, with nine separate reports logged in seven days, including the evacuation of swimmers at Town Beach last Monday.

The alerts were published through Dorsal Shark Reports - Australia, a national reporting service that compiles information from official government channels, the public, aerial surveillance partners and media outlets.

Reports show a mix of white, bull and tiger sharks detected or tagged along Port Macquarie’s beaches between 7 and 14 February.

At 9.26am on Saturday, 14 February at Rocky Beach, a 3.84-metre white shark was caught on a SMART drumline, tagged and released.

A day earlier, at 10.46am, a tagged white shark triggered a receiver alert off Lighthouse Beach.

That followed a 7.12am receiver detection of a bull shark at Lighthouse Beach on 12 February.

There were two separate alerts on 11 February.

At 3.14am, a bull shark was detected via a receiver

off Lighthouse Beach.

Later that day, at 6.03pm, a 2.03-metre tiger shark was caught, tagged and released off Shelly Beach.

Further south, a 2.82-metre tiger shark was tagged and released at Miners South Beach at 3.08pm on Monday, 9 February.

Earlier that morning, at 10.30am, swimmers were evacuated from Town Beach following a public report of a white shark in the area.

The sequence began on 7 February, when a tagged white shark was detected by a receiver off Lighthouse Beach at 9.59pm.

Another receiver alert for a bull shark followed at 9.28pm on 8 February, also at Lighthouse Beach.

The cluster of detections comes as the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) confirmed 57 SMART drumlines are deployed daily, weather permitting, between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour as part of the Shark Management Program.

The department said SMART drumlines are designed as a non-lethal mitigation tool.

When a target shark

is hooked, contractors respond, tag the animal, relocate it offshore and release it.

The program aims to reduce the immediate risk to swimmers while collecting long-term scientific data.

Tagged sharks can then be tracked through the SharkSmart app, with automatic alerts issued if a tagged shark swims within 500 metres of one of the state’s 37 listening stations.

Government researchers are currently tracking 1,557

white sharks, 787 tiger sharks and 254 bull sharks along the NSW coastline.

The tracking program has revealed the scale of shark movements, with tagged animals travelling thousands of kilometres.

The DPIRD said sharks tagged off NSW have later been detected in Western Australia, Papua New Guinea, Tasmania, subAntarctic islands, New Zealand and New Caledonia.

Research shows sharks move extensively and are

not resident to any one location along the coast.

After release from SMART drumlines, most sharks move offshore in the short to medium term before resuming their natural migratory patterns.

The DPIRD said receiver detections occur when a tagged shark swims within range of an underwater listening station.

Those detections do not necessarily indicate a shark is close to shore for extended periods, but they provide near real-time information to authorities.

Seasonal patterns also play a role.

The department said bull sharks are more commonly detected in estuarine and nearshore waters during warmer summer and autumn months.

Tiger sharks are present year-round, while white sharks are generally more abundant in cooler months but continue to move along the coast outside winter and spring.

For beachgoers, officials recommend checking verified shark activity updates before entering the water, swimming between the flags and following the advice of lifeguards and surf lifesaving patrols.

Measles alert for Mid North Coast

By Sis HIGGINS

MID North Coast residents are being urged to monitor for the symptoms of measles after NSW Health confirmed four new cases across the state, including one in Coffs Harbour.

That person was infectious while visiting the following locations.

Sunday, 8 February: Hyde Café at Bellingen from 10.45am to 11.40am.

Monday, 9 February: Coffs Harbour Emergency Department from 6am to 5pm.

Tuesday, 10 February:

Toormina Woolworths, from 7.45am to 8.40am; Toormina Road Vet Clinic, from 9.30am to 11am; Coles in Earl Street, Coffs Harbour from 1.40pm to 2.30pm.

The locations do not pose an ongoing risk.

Mid North Coast Local Health District Director of Public Health Dr Valerie Delpech, said anyone who visited the above locations at those times should monitor for symptoms.

These can take up to 18 days to appear after an exposure.

Measles is spread through the air when someone who is infectious coughs or sneezes.

It is a vaccine preventable disease.

“We want to remind the community to make sure they are up to date with their vaccinations,” Dr Delpech said.

“The measles vaccine can prevent the disease even after exposure, if given early enough.

“Anyone born after 1965 needs to ensure they have had two doses of measles vaccine.

“This is especially important before overseas travel, as measles outbreaks are occurring in several regions of the world at the moment."

The measles-mumpsrubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and is given free for children at 12 and 18 months of age.

It is also free in NSW for anyone born after 1965 who hasn't already had two doses.

Children under the age of 12 months can have a dose of MMR from six months of age if they are travelling overseas.

Dr Christine Selvey, Director of Communicable Diseases NSW, said there have been 14 confirmed measles cases in NSW since 1 January.

q NSW Health is advising people to look out for measles symptoms. Photo: Engin Akyurt/Pexels.

Of the four recent cases, three were acquired in NSW, while the fourth case involves a returned traveller from South East Asia where outbreaks are ongoing.

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“People should be alert. If symptoms develop and you’ve been at one of the locations… see your doctor or health service, including

an emergency department.

“Call ahead to let them know that you may have come into contact with measles so you don’t spend time in waiting rooms with other patients.

“Symptoms to watch out for include fever, a runny

nose, sore eyes and a cough, usually followed three or four days later by a red, blotchy rash that spreads from the head to the rest of the body.”

A regularly updated list of exposure locations and times is available on the NSW Health website at health.nsw.

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Gun owners push back on new laws

HUNDREDS of concerned residents attended a community information session about new NSW firearms laws on Tuesday in Kundabung.

Organised by Oxley MP Michael Kemp (National Party), the event was supported by funding from Shooters, Fishers and Farmers MLCs Robert Borsak and Mark Banasiak.

Mr Kemp said the afternoon gathering at Old West Guns was held to “address widespread confusion” around the laws, introduced in the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack.

“More than 600 people turned up to stand up for lawful firearm owners in NSW,” he said.

Conaghan urges Coalition cooperation

FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan says it’s time for the Coalition to “get on with the job” after a leadership spill saw Angus Taylor oust Sussan Ley from the role of Opposition Leader.

Mr Taylor defeated Ms Ley by 34 votes to 17 in a ballot held last Friday morning, making him the third leader of the Liberal Party in less than a year.

In a statement to media on Friday, the National Party’s Mr Conaghan - who has served as Cowper’s Federal representative since 2019 - congratulated Mr Taylor and his new deputy Jane Hume.

He said the confirmation of the leadership roles should “bring to a close the weeks of media speculation and distraction”.

“It is now time for the Coalition to work as a unified team, determined not only to provide a formidable Opposition to Labor’s failing Government, but to represent our electorates and all Australians with acute focus and to the best of our ability,” he said.

“They deserve nothing less.

“Sustainable cost-of-living support, responsible energy policy, housing affordability and putting an end to rampant inflation are at the top of our collective lists as

a Coalition, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Joint Party Room on the policies that matter the most to the people of Australia.”

Mr Taylor also has the backing of Nationals leader David Littleproud, who claims he has the “skills, smarts and conviction to lead the Liberal Party and the Coalition to win the next election”.

“Angus is the leader Australia needs to take up the fight against Labor’s reckless spending and ideology.

“Australia is experiencing a drift in our social cohesion, as well as record levels of immigration and debt, and desperately needs someone who will stand up for our great country.

“Angus can offer hope to aspirant Australians and those who are struggling to enter the housing market.”

Speaking at the NSW Country Labor conference on Saturday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared unimpressed with Mr Taylor’s selection, branding him “just another Liberal”.

“Angus Taylor is the fourth Liberal leader in my time leading the Labor Party,” Mr Albanese said.

“And while the Liberals keep changing their leader – they never change their agenda.”

“This was a united, bipartisan show of strength.”

Joining Mr Kemp to speak at the event were Mr Borsark, NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh and Cowper MP Pat Conaghan, as well as Old West Guns owner Peter Richards.

Mr Kemp described the legislation, revealed in December, as a “rushed, knee-jerk reaction that unfairly targets firearm users who follow the rules”.

“Lawful firearm owners should not be punished because of the horrific attack at Bondi,” he said.

“That tragedy exposed failures in background processes and system oversight, not failures by everyday, responsible firearm owners.”

The “Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025” passed Parliament on 24 December 2025, tightening gun laws,

cracking down on hateful symbols, restricting public assemblies following a terrorist attack and giving police expanded powers.

As a result, an individual can now have no more than four firearms, with exemptions for primary producers who can have up to 10.

Gun club membership will also be mandatory for all firearms licence holders and people will no longer be able to seek to overturn a licence decision through the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal.

Other significant reforms include requiring all gun clubs to use the GunSafe online platform, and a mandate of safe storage inspections before the issue of a permit.

The NSW Government said at the time that the legislation would be accompanied by a comprehensive audit of existing firearms licences, as well as a gun buyback scheme, in partnership with the Federal Government.

Sustainable forests report

By Andrew VIVIAN

FORESTRY Australia, a not-for-profit, independent professional association representing more than 1,100 scientists, practitioners, and farm forest growers, has released information showing well-managed forests are “critical to Australia meeting its emissions reduction targets”.

The organisation says its Forest Carbon Balance Evidence Review brings together the latest science on forest carbon dynamics and demonstrates that sustainable forest management plays a vital role in carbon sequestration, emissions reduction, and climate resilience.

It confirms that forests are one of Australia’s most important natural resources for capturing and storing carbon.

It also acknowledges that carbon stocks can decline through natural mortality and disturbance events, such as bushfires, and argues that to accurately estimate forest carbon emissions from management, transport and processing, carbon stored in wood products - and the substitution benefits gained when timber replaces more

emissions-intensive materials such as steel and concreteshould also be included when accounting for on-site carbon stocks.

Dr Michelle Freeman, President of Forestry Australia, said, “Forests are dynamic systems, not permanent carbon vaults.

“How forests are managed over time significantly influences whether they are carbon positive, neutral, or negative."

Forestry Australia claims that substituting timber for steel and concrete can reduce embodied carbon by up to 75 percent.

It also says that wildfires drive Australia’s forest emissions, with the 2019–20 bushfires accounting for approximately 35 percent of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020.

"Strategic fuel-reduction burning and silvicultural practices, such as thinning, can reduce carbon losses from high-risk wildfires while improving forest resilience to drought and climate change," the organisation said in a statement.

Forestry Australia says the findings reinforce the need for policy settings that protect forests from deforestation and high-severity wildfire,

expand forest cover through new biodiverse plantings and plantation development on cleared land, promote the sustainable use of locally sourced wood products, and reduce reliance on imports from jurisdictions with higher emissions profiles.

“The evidence is clear,” Dr Freeman said.

“Well-managed forests are essential to delivering genuine, long-term climate benefits for Australia.”

Dailan Pugh from the North East Forest Alliance (NEFA) said, “Natural native forests are multiaged, comprised of large trees centuries old, with a succession of ages down to young regrowth where old veterans have died.

“Numerous studies have proven that by removing the older trees that store most carbon, logging has more than halved the carbon stored in forests, releasing hundreds of millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere in the process.”

Mr Pugh said that when a tree is logged, most of its biomass is left in the forest to rot, more is made into sawdust in milling, and much is converted into short lived products such as woodchipsmeaning that as little as 6-13 percent of a tree’s carbon is

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made into wood products that may last a decade or more.

He said the dense regrowth of small trees following logging dries the forest and increases their vulnerability to burning.

“Allowing degraded forests to grow old and regain their lost carbon is the most effective means of removing carbon from the atmosphere, reducing the risk of wildfires, increasing stream flows and saving a multitude of species from extinction,” Mr Pugh said.

“Australia already obtains 91 percent of its timber from plantations because it is cheaper to produce, it is time to complete the transition rather than taxpayers paying a fortune to log native forests.”

Another organisation, Forest and Wood Communities Australia (FAWCA), has accused proponents of the Great Koala National Park of “hypocrisy”.

Steve Dobbyns, Chair and Director of FAWCA, said, “Environmental groups have long told Australians that plantations would replace native forests.

“Now, just as these trees are ready to supply homes, these same groups are pushing to lock them away.

“The best time to plant a plantation for sawlogs was 50–60 years ago.

“The second-best time is today.”

Mr Dobbyns says that including plantations in the GKNP will drive up

timber prices, making homes more expensive and increase reliance on timber from countries with lower environmental and social standards.

Dr Tim Cadman has an alternative view.

“Environment groups such as the National Parks Association ruled out including plantations in the GKNP.

“While the original boundaries included only native forest, there has been a realisation that the Park needs to include actual koala habitat, which includes plantations.

“The more important issue is that some native forest areas are now included with plantations and will be available for logging.

“The plantation areas will actually expand, at the expense of native forests that were originally in the Park.”

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Indigenous creatives scholarship returns

By Sis HIGGINS

INDIGENOUS creatives across the Mid North Coast are being encouraged to apply for the fourth annual Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship, with applications now open for the 2026 program.

The initiative offers meaningful financial backing and professional mentorship, creating a pathway for Indigenous creatives to develop their work and confidence while remaining connected to culture and community.

Carly Bush, CEO of Reconciliation NSW and Director of BlakDance Australia, who joins the scholarship committee in 2026, said supporting Indigenous creatives was vital to preserving culture and storytelling.

“Supporting Indigenous artists through this scholarship is one of the most meaningful ways we can ensure cultural stories continue to thrive,” Ms Bush said.

“I am thrilled to be part of a committee that uplifts such incredible talent and honours the power of Indigenous storytelling.”

For Indigenous creatives living on the Mid North Coast, the scholarship presents a valuable opportunity to elevate local voices onto a broader platform while staying grounded in community storytelling traditions.

One recipient will receive $10,000, with the remaining eight finalists each awarded $1,000.

Tailored mentorship from industry leaders across disciplines is also part of the

prize and includes writing, visual art, fashion, music, dance, film, photography and digital media.

The scholarship is open to Indigenous applicants aged 16 years and over residing in NSW.

Elisha O’Leary, a Darkinjung-born creative with Wiradjuri ancestry and Gamilaroi upbringing, and a 2025 finalist in the accessory design category, encouraged future applicants to back themselves and their cultural voice.

“Believe in yourself. I didn’t think I was good enough, but for the first time in my life I took a chance and put myself out there,” Ms O’Leary said.

“Even if we don’t win, know this is your path - your ancestors would be proud.

“It’s so important we continue to share our stories

and culture with the world.

“Now, more than ever.

“Never give up.”

Façon Magazine Editorin-Chief Lara Lupish said the scholarship continues to play a critical role in amplifying Indigenous voices and strengthening cultural storytelling.

“Now in its fourth year, the Indigenous Storytellers Scholarship brings confidence and solidarity to Indigenous creatives, allowing their voices to be heard and their art to be seen and revered as part of a long line of cultural teaching passed down through generations,” Ms Lupish said.

“We cannot forget what the world’s oldest living culture can teach us all, and this scholarship helps ensure those stories are shared.”

Delivered by Façon Australia and supported

by Greater Bank, the scholarship is designed to support emerging Indigenous storytellers who are passionate about sharing culture, identity and lived experience through creative practice.

Applications close on 7

May 2026, with the recipient announced during NAIDOC Week on 9 July 2026. For full application details, visit Façon Magazine at https://www. faconaustralia.com/apply/ and Greater Bank at https:// www.greater.com.au/.

Bringing joy to local children

By Pauline CAIN

THE dedicated team of volunteers at Make-A-Wish Port Macquarie have been busily preparing for their biggest fundraising event of the year, a trivia night at the Settlers Inn Hotel on Saturday 14 March.

Make-A-Wish has been granting life-changing “wishes” for Australian children with critical illnesses since 1985.

The community is being encouraged to support this work by entering a team for a fun-filled night of laughs,

friendly competition and fundraising for a worthwhile local cause.

Jen Stevens, Communications Coordinator, Make-AWish Port Macquarie said, “We have amazing things in store thanks to the generosity of so many local businesses.

“Whether you’re a trivia master or just in it for the fun, this is a night you won’t want to miss.

“Every ticket sold helps Make-A-Wish Port Macquarie bring hope and joy to local children and their families.”

College aims to power future industries

By Sis HIGGINS

NEWMAN Senior Technical College will officially open its new Sustainable and Future Industries building on Monday, 23 February.

The College says it has replaced ageing facilities with contemporary, industry-aligned learning environments designed to prepare students to drive Australia’s economy through to 2035.

Principal Mark Nunan said the development demonstrates the College’s commitment to futurefocused education.

“We constantly aim to improve our provisions to maintain and exceed industry and training standards,” Mr Nunan said.

“With early childhood

and aged care services and skilled trades identified as pillars of future employment, it is essential that we remain current.

“These facilities ensure our students are learning in environments that match – or exceed – what they will find in the workplace.”

Jobs and Skills Australia projects the Health Care and Social Assistance sector will grow 16.7 percent by 2033, making it Australia’s largest employment sector.

Industry forecasts show Australia will require 32,000 additional electricians by 2030 to meet clean energy targets.

Demand for early childhood educators will increase by more than 20 percent over the next five years.

In response, Newman College has created dedicated Early Childhood Education and Care and Human Services classrooms modelled on real-world preschools and nursing wards.

The College also installed specialised fitout areas for Plumbing and Electrotechnology to strengthen training in sustainable construction and energy efficiency.

Students now gain experience in simulated retail and business environments, reflecting the significant contribution of the business sector across the Mid North Coast.

The NSW State Government, Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools Limited and St Agnes’ Catholic Parish funded the project.

The College delivered the build in two stages during 2025 to minimise disruption

A raffle and a silent auction with great prizes are up for grabs throughout the evening including overnight getaways, family fun days and pamper packages.

Guests can order dinner and drinks on the night with a 6pm arrival for a 6.30pm start.

Hastings Health and Support are sponsoring the event.

Visit the “Make-A-Wish Australia, Port Macquarie Volunteer Branch” Facebook page for more information and booking details.

Inclusive dragon boating

By Rachael THORPE

BEC Dalzell is not your average physiotherapist.

She has big goals that include seeing her patients make the most of where they live.

In 2022, Bec approached businesses and organisations to seek expressions of interest in partnering to provide accessible water sports.

She was met with an overwhelmingly negative response, until she reached out to Jenny Higgins from the Flamin’ Dragons.

Jenny enthusiastically jumped onboard and in November that year, a successful accessible dragon boating partnership commenced.

Bec and her team of physiotherapists and exercise physiologists provide kayak seats for core stability and the physical assistance to get in and out of the boat, while Jenny heads a team of volunteers who give their time every month to take a variety of disabled paddlers out on the water.

Glen Clarke has a spinal cord injury and is a full time wheelchair user who lives in Kempsey.

He travels to Port Macquarie to participate in

the sessions and told News Of The Area, “It’s great to be included in an activity that I didn’t think that I would be able to do.

“It’s an amazing feeling

of freedom and normality.”

The Flamin’ Dragons is an inclusive boat club of males and females aged 12 to 84 - ranging from the social paddlers who

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Field access deal

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discussions, Council has now agreed to allow winter sports groups to use the fields for the rest of the current pre-season period.

PMH Sports Council member Cr Nik Lipovac congratulated user groups for taking a stand.

“Clubs and associations have spoken out again this year via numerous emails, text messages and phone calls to staff and councillors, about the ongoing inequities of ground allocation for pre-season training,” he shared.

“Your concerns have been heard and a new system is now in place.”

For some like Wauchope Junior Rugby League Football Club however, the lack of access has already

impacted preparations.

“It is so disappointing that other teams from the southern area in our competition have commenced training,” Club President Jamie Donovan shared.

“But if you fall into the PMHC region, we are being placed at a disadvantage.”

Mr Donovan said the club will be charged $2750 to use the fields for out-of-season training, and for “come and try” and registration days.

“This booking fee for 10 sessions is more than we pay for the whole season.

“As a ratepayer, we pay for these facilities to be accessible when they are available.

“Council’s bookable system should support equitable booking processes but it doesn’t appear to be utilised in this manner.”

Others users agree.

LUSC Ladies Golf

By Robyn KING

TUESDAY 17 February 2026

There was a good turnout of 25 players today for LUSC Snooker Club

By Michael EYLES

enjoy cruising down the waterways, to those who are fiercely competitive.

They value the opportunity to share the activity with everyone else.

Jess Bourne responded that the grounds have gone from inaccessible to unaffordable.

“These are grassroots sporting clubs, how are the fees affordable? It’s diabolical,” she shared.

Min Cotter said, “To think the sporting groups had to beg and plead to use public grounds.

“Makes me so angry that all these people that run sporting groups have to go through this stress.”

While gaining access to the grounds represents a win, it is on the following conditions.

—Bookings must be made through the usual process (i.e. via Bookable) prior to use.

—Payment of relevant fees.

—Agreement of the seasonal booking holder (where the field is booked by another seasonal user) is required to be provided with

our first Stroke & Putting game of the year with some impressive scores to set the benchmark.

Div 1: 13 players

Winner: C. Napper 33

R/Up: L. Innes 34

Major Final was won by Peter Whaley, and the runner up was Graham Rees. The Minor Final winner was Kerry Dunn who defeated Frank Farrugia. The Thursday night competition held

3rd: R. King 35(c/b)

Gross: R. Banfield 50

Putts: K. Camilleri 15, C. Thomas 15, S. Tailford 15

Div 2: 12 players

Winner: B. Weston 21

R/Up: S. Meixner 37(c/b)

Jenny Higgins told NOTA, “I love doing this, it allows me to care for the community and help those who can’t compete to get out onto the water. It’s also good practice for us.”

The popularity of the activity has prompted Bec to recently purchase a stand up paddle board with a seat to allow more of her clients to experience the peacefulness of being on the water.

the booking request.

—Access is dependent on field availability (including planned maintenance and other bookings) and condition, with assessments undertaken to ensure player safety, equitable access, and long-term surface sustainability.

—Field availability/ allocation may vary for training, with access to ‘home field(s)’ not able to be

guaranteed.

Mayor Adam Roberts said the approach balances the needs of all seasonal user groups with Council’s responsibility to protect playing surfaces, ensure safety and support longer term field standards.

In its follow-up statement, Council said the issue will be revisited ahead of the 2027 winter season with plans to develop

a consistent preseason allocation framework that includes defined criteria for field allocation, including field capacity, maintenance schedules, rest periods, and turf health; improved communication processes for wet weather decisions and field closures; and options for managing training intensity and field rotation to support long term field quality.

q The Regional Stadium in Port Macquarie, which has just undergone a seating upgrade, is still listed on Council’s website as unavailable.

SPORT RESULTS

3rd: D. Keanes 37(c/b)

Gross: B. Weston 51

Putts: B. Weston 13

Cardies’ Results - 6 players - Iris Aldridge was the overall winner this week, continuing her fine form

from last year. Next Tuesday, 24th February, KCC is closed for course renovations.

Remember that everyone is invited to The Jetty for morning tea at 8.30am before

on 12/2/26, attracted 14 players. Graham Rees won the Major Final, defeating Charlie Gyomrey. In the Minor Final, Ron White prevailed defeating Michael Banicek.

By Laurie HAMILTON

THE Tuesday night competition held on 10/2/26 had 18 players compete. The North Haven Bowls Golf Club

STABLEFORD Winner Jach O’hara 31

Runner Up Keith

Loney 29

Regional housing market booms, outpacing

By Stephanie GARDINER, AAP

WITH the prospect of paying at least $1 million for a home in many of Australia's capital cities, buyers are once again looking to escape to the country.

The regional property market surged in the three months to January, outpacing the capitals, according to figures from data firm Cotality released on Wednesday.

Dwelling values rose 3.2 percent for the quarter in regional areas, compared to 2.1 percent in the combined capitals.

Competitive market conditions in the cities, poor housing affordability and a boost in internal migration sent buyers packing for the country long after COVID-19 lockdowns sparked the initial migration trend.

"With capital city prices still near record highs and stock levels tight, many households are once again looking to regional Australia for greater value and

livability," the firm's head of research Gerard Burg said.

"We're seeing momentum build across a wide range of regional markets, from inland hubs to coastal centres and miningadjacent regions.

"This reflects a renewed movement of people and capital into areas where buyers' budgets stretch further and competition for available homes is strong."

Sydney's median home value sat at $1.23 million in January, followed by Brisbane at $1.02 million, with Perth and Adelaide tipping over $900,000, according to a PropTrack report released on 2 February.

Compared to those cities' prices, many of the fastest-growing regions can offer only modest housing affordability relief, if any.

Queensland's Sunshine Coast had a median value of more than $1.2 million in January, with weekly rents at $832, Cotality's data showed.

Geelong, a Victorian port city and hotspot for

Melbourne escapees, had a median value of $771,298, with rents at $558.

The NSW Hunter region has long been one of the fastest-growing areas in Australia, with a median of $956,142 and rents at $698 in Newcastle-Maitland.

The market report showed Wagga Wagga, in southern NSW, experienced the highest growth in value at 8.1 percent for the quarter.

The median value in the regional city was $665,062 in January.

Regional Western Australia had the strongest growth among the states, with values rising 6.1 percent, up from 4.9 percent.

Albany, a coastal city on the state's southern tip, experienced a value hike of 7.7 percent, with a median value of $783,389.

Queensland and South Australia's markets also grew, while regional NSW and Victoria only shifted slightly.

Small local market declines were recorded in the Bowral, Mittagong

and Bateman's Bay regions in southern NSW, and in Warrnambool on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

A renewed focus on the regions is not good news

for all locals, as low rental vacancy rates are met with rapidly increasing rents.

Regional rent growth was slightly above the capitals at 1.6 percent, compared to 1.4

percent.

Rents outside the cities have risen by almost 42 percent in the past five years, well ahead of wage growth at 17.5 percent.

By Manny WOOD

Probe into late-life transfers

ALAN makes a will, leaving the whole of his estate to his three daughters.

However, shortly before he passes away, he makes a new will, leaving the whole of his estate to his neighbour, Henry.

When Alan passes away, his daughters seek legal advice and soon commence proceedings.

Henry says that he had formed a relationship with Alan, akin to the relationship of a father and son.

He says that Alan informed him that he had no ongoing relationship with his daughters.

It is revealed that Alan had sold his home to Henry for $700,000.

Alan’s daughters say the property was worth in excess of $1 million.

Henry says that Alan could not afford to continue to reside in his home and after suffering a fall, decided to sell the property to him.

Evidence is adduced, to the effect that at the time of the sale of his property, Alan was an elderly and frail man with some dementia and heart disease.

It was unclear whether he received sufficient legal and financial advice regarding the sale of the property.

Following the sale of the property, Alan moved in with Henry and Alan’s personal effects were sold.

Further evidence indicates that substantial sums were withdrawn from Alan’s bank accounts following the sale of property. Henry says the funds were for Alan’s benefit.

At the time of the hearing, Alan’s bank account had only small balances remaining.

Alan’s daughters claim that he had grown dependent upon Henry and was vulnerable to exploitation.

They say that the sale of Alan’s property to Henry should be set aside.

In terms of case management, given that Alan’s estate had been almost entirely dissipated prior to his death, the appointment of an independent administrator of his estate was not financially viable and the Court decides that it is appropriate to appoint one of his daughters in this role.

The Court approves the lodgement of the caveat over Alan’s home and adjourns the matter, pending further investigations regarding financial transactions both before and after Alan’s death.

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.

Shootouts, mackerel, and local legends

By Kate SHELTON

I SPENT the weekend down at Nelson Bay for the 2026 Garmin Billfish Shootout, and man, what an event.

With over 100 boats hitting the water, the atmosphere was unreal and it was easily one of the best tournaments I’ve seen in a while.

It was also great to see some of our local Port Macquarie legends like Blake Herbert, Eddie Brookes, and Jack Cuneen out there representing Port Macquarie Game Fishing Club - huge effort by those guys.

Closer to home, the Hastings region has been a total hive of activity lately, with plenty of options no matter where you like to cast a line.

School mulloway have been showing up in force around the break walls, bridge pylons, and rocks, giving light tackle fishos a real run for their money.

Those same spots are producing some nice flathead on live bait and mullet strips, too.

If you're more into lures, try to time your session with the incoming tide when the water is nice and clear.

For the luderick crowd, the break walls are the place to be, with some quality fish being pulled in on cabbage and green weed flies.

Plus, if you’ve got the crab pots handy, it’s been a great week for mud crabs in the local creeks. Beach fishing has been just as good, with heaps of bream and whiting hanging around.

Your best bet is to try the southern end of Lighthouse Beach, Shelly, or Queens Head.

Off the rocks, the tailor action is starting to ramp up as the season moves along, and you can usually find bream and luderick tucked away in the more sheltered corners.

Last weekend was one for the books offshore at Plomer Bay, it was absolutely firing with tuna, mackerel, cobia, black marlin but the sharks definitely gave everyone grief with most anglers losing catches.

Heading down to the Camden Haven, the luderick fishing in the river has been topnotch, especially near the walls.

The bream fishing has been another highlight, with some absolute crackers pushing the kilo mark taking pilchards.

at Lake Cathie, things are nice and consistent for whiting, flathead, and bream if you're using prawns for bait.

If you're heading outside, the snapper numbers are looking really healthy this season off Cathie and the reefs around Bonny Hills, with the odd mackerel hook-up adding a bit of extra excitement to the mix.

Further north, the Macleay River is seeing a lot more whiting activity, particularly as you head into the upper reaches.

Rock hoppers have been making tracks to the headlands near the Gaol and Crescent Head, where there’s plenty of talk about cobia, tuna, and even a few kingfish.

The offshore scene in the Macleay is also really starting to pick up, with boaties bringing back some impressive hauls of mackerel, mahi mahi, cobia, and wahoo this week.

On theCouch

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

DEAR Jasminda,

My wife recently picked every green mango off our tree because she was worried about possums and bats. Now we have green mangoes all over the house and they don't seem to be ripening.

Has she made a fatal mistake?

George F.

Dear George,

Since I'm not a mango expert, I was tempted to type your query into AI, but then, on pondering that decision, I felt confident that AI would drip feed me an overly-enthusiastic answer that, at best, would give me no real clarity, and, at worst, would be erroneous, incorrect through omission, and/or provide ghost citations (for example: The Grower's Guide to Magnificent Mangoes: Science Indirect).

The response would also use the same amount of water it would take to water an actual mango tree and similarly drip feed it in that aggravating peoplepleasing manner that AI has adopted to make mere mortals feel special.

I imagine it would go something like, 'So, George, you're growing your own fruit. Good for you. Mangoes are a great source of Vitamin A.

You are right to be concerned that your wife has prematurely picked your mangoes, but there may be no cause for alarm.

Are the mangoes hard?

If you give me some more information, I may be able to offer some solutions.'

This conversation could go on ad finitum because AI starts off helpful, and ends up clingy.

Soon, what was a simple question has more segues than a Seinfeld episode.

Not only are you getting tips for growing mangoes, but you're being offered a three-week mango cleanse diet, a daily itinerary for a round-theword mango expedition, 32 things to do with mango skins, and potentially relationship counselling (and you have now used enough water for a mango orchard).

Instead, George, let me offer you some casual mango tips (learned the old-fashioned way i.e. trial, error, and a local hobby farmer).

1. It is actually okay to pick mangoes when they are green - a good tip is to look at the colour of the stalk. If it's yellow, then go for it.

2. Mangoes will ripen at room temperature in their own good time, but you can hurry the process along by putting them in a brown paper bag (the bag traps an odorless gas called ethylene which speeds up the ripening process).

3. Once one mango starts to ripen, they will all join in, like some weird, sweet-smelling flash mob.

4. Now you have a new problem i.e. what to do with 75 ripe mangoes. Let me come back to you on that one.

By Danny LLOYD

LAST Thursday’s Irish Team Stableford was sponsored by MANNING HASTING ELECTRICAL.

Kew Bowling Club

By Andrew RICHARDS

15th FEBRUARY, 2026

In Wednesday Social Bowls, Ray Pantlin, Jeff Wylie and Neil Verner were the top dogs, claiming first prize. The Runners Up were Rocky Davis, Darren “Rooster” Darcy and Nick Cooke. Voucher winners were Neil Verner, Cliff Kerr, Barrie Isaac and Lyndsay Moran. Viv Gunter missed out this time.

In the ungraded singles, newly minted LUSC Director Tim Lobegeier had a day out with a subpar 43 points.

Next best was Sean Coenraad on 41.

In the teams, on top with 123 were Jasons

highlight of the day, was when Mick Ashford put down a wrong bias to the delight of all onlookers.

In Round 1 Open Pennants, Grade 4 lost the Master Board 69-46 against Wauchope. Grade 6 lost to Wauchope 64-56 in a close contest. Grade 7 picked up an away win against Port City, winning the Master Board 57-53.

Round 2 of Open Pennants is played on Saturday 21st February.

Witcombe & Ippaviz, Sam Kerr and Dylan Rumble. On Saturday KCC held the ANDREW HOWE MEMORIAL CLASSIC, sponsored by Alan Howe. Daniel Morgan took out the scratch with a fine round of 3 under (67).

all funds being donated to a local charity. Play commences at 12:30pm, so arrive before 12:00 to register. Bowls can also be provided. From 2nd March to 15th March, Senior Card Holders can also get a

By Suzanne MILES

Chris Harris was next best with even par 70 and wins the Monthly and Gold Medals.

Next best in A grade nett was Gary Blanch with 69.

B Grade Medal was won by Bodhi Kennedy with 64 game of Mini Golf for $5. Bowls this week include Wednesday Social (mufti dress) and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start. Grades 6 and 7 play at home next Saturday.

Lawton, D. Myers/R. Pengilly, J. Green/H. Marsberg, M. Ryan/P. Innes, M. Jones/G. McAtear.

nett.

C Grade Medal goes to Mark McAlpine with 66 nett.

Sunday held the HOWIE’S DAY AMBROSE with the nucleus of our Div I pennants team shooting 16 under for the win: Dan

Morgan, Ben Morgan, Dylan Rumble and Tim Lobegeier.

Amidst much frivolity, Mick Murray did a fine job with the charity auction, raising funds for junior golf.

In the Friday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Andrew Richards, Howard Burrows and Gary Hamilton with 2 wins and 16 ends. Runners Up were Karen Rogan, Rod Quirk and Stewart Rogan, while John Smith, Jeff Dixon and Chicka Thompson claimed the consolation.

Grade 4 plays at Lake Cathie (away), Grade 6 plays Westport at home, while Grade 7 play North Haven at home.

TUESDAY, 10th February, Ladies Social BowlsRos Hancox, Di Fischer, Lynn Gibson & Roberta Henry/Skip - winners. Olwen Hulland, Michele Cassidy & Dorothy Lynch/ Skip - runners-up.

WEDNESDAY, 11th

Camden Haven Happy Lappers

Voucher winners were Chicka Thompson, Reggie Robb, Mark Hammond and Viv Gunter. Perhaps the Kew Country Club Men’s Veterans Golf

By Laurie HAMILTON

RESULTS 16/02/2026

Single Stableford Sponsored by Local Lawyer & Conveyancer 83 Starters

A Grade Winner –Michael Laurent 37 Pts. C/B. 2nd – Alan Chappin 37 Pts. 3rd – Keith Vayne 36

Kew Ladies Bowls

By Velvanie HARTAS

TUESDAY 17th February

It was a good roll up today.

It was warm playing

THURSDAY, 12th February, Men's Social Triples -

Rink 6 - Ken Pritchard, Ray Downes & Dennis Hamilton.

Rink 20 - Bob Thorp, Frank Gaukroger & Peter Gleeson.

On Wednesday 11th of March, to celebrate Seniors Week, a special bowling event will be held, with everyone welcome. The entry cost is only $5 for Senior Card Holders, which includes a game of Triples and a sausage sizzle. Prizes are up for grabs to all Seniors Card holders, with Pts.

B Grade winner- Bob Myers 35 Pts.

2nd – Peter Housde 33 Pts. C/B.

3rd - Deon Lawrence 33 Pts.

C Grade winner – Jim Henry 39 Pts.

2nd – Ian Willis 35 Pts.

3rd – Ted Fargas 34 Pts.

Ball Winners – Ian Read 35, Peter Tyson 34, Rob Spring 34, Vincent Lyons 34, Mark Bird 34, Paul bowls today but everyone enjoyed there game. Next Tuesday the 26th February Is our general

February, Open Social PairsCheryl Adams & Steve Martin - winners. Richard Morris & Bluey McCannrunners-up.

Men's Minor Pairs Club Championship - First RoundTeams through to Qtr. FinalD. Wells/D. Hooker, P. Gleeson/P. Dovey, B. Young/K.

Munro 33, Brian Johnson 33, Bob Goodison 33 & Roger catchpole 33. Nearest to the pin Winners

9th Hole A Grade Kevin Watts, B Grade Jacob Westerhuis, C Grade Doug MacLean

10th Hole A Grade Theo Vandermeer, B Grade Peter House, C Grade. NO ONE.

12th Hole A Grade Jack O’Hara, B Grade Tony Dick, C Grade Jim Henry

meeting so hope to see a good roll up for that.

Lunch will also be supplied today So make sure your name is down for catering purposes.

Rink 6 - Nick Hope, Paul Dovey & Ted Jobson - Silver Medal.

FRIDAY, 13th February, Scroungers & Skins Fun DayLynn Gibson - winner. Roy Bassington - runner-upso many Roys.

SATURDAY 14th February, Valentines' Day - First Round Open Gender Pennants Results - Let the games begin

Grade 3 - LCBC away V Sth. West Rocks - winnerSth. West Rocks B/Brd-62/54, Pts-9/1.

Grade 4 - LCBC away V Comboyne - winnerComboyne B/Brd-74/46, Pts-10/0.

Grade 6 - LCBC home V West Port - winner - West Port B/Brd-58/56, Pts-8/2.

Grade 7 - LCBC away

V Nth. Haven - winner - Nth. Haven B/Brd-89/27, Pts10/0.

Ladies Social BowlsKay Sallaway & Anna Innes/Skip - winner. Sharon Stokmanis, Fiona Brassey & Veronica Stewart/ Skip - runners-up.

Open Gender Social PairsAs it says it was a social roll-up with everyone a winner.

Reds

SUDOKU

GRAHAM, Wesley John “Wes”

Late of Laurieton

Beloved father of Clay and Sam, and Florence and Rosie. Remembered fondly by all those who knew him.

Aged 67 years

A celebration of Wes’ life will be held on Friday, 6th March 2026 at the Innes Gardens Memorial Park Chapel commencing at 10am, thence for private cremation.

MARK G HAMMOND FUNERAL SERVICES

67a Bold Street

Laurieton, NSW 2443

Accredited Member FDA of NSW (02) 6559 5999

Public Notices

LAURIETON RSL SUB-BRANCH NOTICE OF MEETING

Sunday 22 February 2026

Anzac Room, LUSC 10:00 AM

Annual General Meeting Families welcome!

Apologies to: laurietonsb@rslnsw.org.au

Buster Beatty, President Mob: 0467 602 770

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LARGE outdoor setting grey metal legs with glass top with six chairs $20 6559 9932, contact Liz

LASER level kit with tripod complete with case excellent condition $65 0438 689 913

TRAILER Jack, TrailerA-Mate, for caravan or trailer, new cond. $75 0491 056 604.

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Avan Aspire 499 Caravan, TW-1270kg

ANTIQUE light complete with 5 x globes / bulbs $95. 0429 853 180 F141125 FLOW Hive bee house complete 7 frame, $100 0412 496 827 SOLD

UNDERCOVER storage spaces to rent North Haven, would suit vehicle, boat or caravans $25 per week Ph 0413 611 107 DOUBLE bunk bed steel frame with wooden ends, almost new, choice of a mattress, $90 Ph 0428 831 052 F060226

ESPRESSO machine Sunbeam Mini Barista plus Sunbeam Multi Grinder, both in ex cond $50 for the pair. Ph 0409 811 009 F281125

LAWN Mower, self drive, B&S 4 stroke $100. 6585 7393

LOWBACK curved bentwood chair, $50 6585 7393

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VEGETABLE dish willow pattern, with lid plus serving plate. $25 0401 226 410 SOLD

VICTOR special and utility, 2 each also Sheerline and many other mower parts. $150 6558 9242

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TUESDAY

AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST CONMAN?

SBS, 8.35pm

THURSDAY

GRAND DESIGNS TRANSFORMATIONS

ABC TV, 8pm

TEN, 7.30pm

Blindsides don’t come much more epic than when producers of this enduring reality series unexpectedly replaced long-time host Jonathan LaPaglia with former winner David Genat (above). It was a power move that no one saw coming, and sets the scene for another unpredictable season of strategic gameplay in the Samoan jungle. Fellow fan favourites Brooke Jowett, Harry Hills, Simon Mee and Mark Warnock also return to compete against a fresh batch of 20 ambitious newcomers.

FRIDAY, February 20

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Professor T. (M) Professor T investigates when a bride is found dead on her wedding night floating in the hotel swimming pool.

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

9.45 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R)

10.20 Dog Park. (Ml, R)

10.50 ABC Late News.

11.05 Smother. (Mv, R)

1.45 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)

7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.40 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.05 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 10.00 TKO: Total Knock Out. (Final) 10.40 Late Programs.

This two-part documentary has all the hallmarks of an espionage blockbuster: helicopters, parachutes, politicians and even the CIA. However, the man of mystery at its centre is no Jason Bourne or Ethan Hunt – rather, John Friedrich was an everyday engineer. After building the Victorian branch of the National Safety Council into an advanced civilian search and rescue operation, the ambitious and charming Friedrich rose to the upper echelons of Australian society – before a spectacular fall from grace. Over two nights, intrepid investigator Marc Fennell (right) sets out to discover the truth behind the fraudster and the enormous anomalies left in his wake. You couldn’t make this up.

There’s very few among us who hear the words “flatpack furniture” and don’t groan. Albeit cost-effective, the so-called solution is synonymous with frustration, arguments and losing an entire weekend to a “one-hour” task. That makes Tasmanian couple Richard and Alice’s (pictured) passion project all the more impressive. The pair have come into possession of a 140-year-old glasshouse that was shipped to Australia from the UK as a DIY kit in the late 1800s. They’re hoping to rebuild its delicate timber framework piece by piece – without the original instructions. Host and architecture professor Anthony Burke keeps an eye on the process, which involves hand-cutting 500 panes of glass to complete the puzzle. MONDAY

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)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return)

8.30 Super Ships: A Revolution At Sea. (R)

9.35 Harrods: The Rise And Fall Of A British Institution. (Ma, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Sisi. (Mav, R)

11.55 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+s, R)

1.40 The Lesson. (Mals, R)

4.05 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)

4.35 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. Charlie Albone fixes a shady corner in the garden.

8.30 The Marlow Murder Club. (Mav) When a man with no connection to Marlow is found dead, Judith, Becks and Suzie investigate.

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

12.15 GetOn Extra.

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)

Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 13 –

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 14 – Night. Coverage includes men’s biathlon and women’s curling, ski cross qualifiers and final. Hosted by Allison Langdon and James Bracey.

12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 14 – Post Midnight. Coverage includes women’s curling and 1500m speed skating final and men’s 15km biathlon and ice hockey. 3.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 14 – Overnight. Coverage includes men’s ice hockey and curling and two-woman bobsledding heats.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 11.00 Rugby Heaven. Noon Parental Guidance. 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Wonder

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R) A couple are desperate to sell their home. 8.40 Love It Or

SATURDAY, February 21

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

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

7.30 Call The Midwife. (Final, PGa) Nancy’s wedding plans take a surprising turn.

8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Final, Mv) When an online PTA meeting at Causton Grammar ends in murder, Barnaby and Winter head back to school to learn the deadly antics in the lives of pupils, teachers and parents alike.

10.05 This England. (M, R) Looks at Britain during COVID-19. 10.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Knee High Spies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! (Premiere) 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Chopped Junior. 8.40 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 9.05 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Neil And Martin’s Bon Voyage. (Premiere)

8.25 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet. (PGa, R)

9.20 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG, R)

10.20 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey. (R) 11.15 Outlander. (Msv, R)

1.40 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a, R)

3.35 Barkley Manor. (PGa, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.15 Euronews.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race.

9.30 MOVIE: F9: The Fast Saga. (2021, Mv, R) The true meaning of family gets tested like never before when Dom and the crew search for a cyberterrorist. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, John Cena. 12.20 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 15 – Night. Coverage includes men’s four-man bobsleigh, ski cross qualifiers and finals and mixed team aerials and ski mountaineering relay.

12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 15 – Post Midnight. Coverage includes mixed ski mountaineering relay, men’s and women’s mass start speed skating and women’s biathlon.

3.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 15 – Overnight.

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Jules loves his inner city beach bungalow, whereas Erin wants space and is keen to search for it.

8.40 The Graham Norton Show. (Ms, R) Graham Norton is joined by Chris Pratt, Cynthia Erivo, Dawn French, Rob Beckett and Jack Savoretti.

9.50 MOVIE: Scream VI. (2023, MA15+l, R) Ghostface resurfaces in New York City. Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega. 12.10 Gogglebox Australia. (R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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6am The Third Man. (1949) 8.00 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 10.00 Once Upon A Time In China. (1991, Cantonese) 12.30pm Once Upon A Time In China II. (1992, Cantonese) 2.35 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 4.20 Discovering Film. 5.05 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 6.35 Storm Boy. (2019, PG) 8.30 Apocalypse Now Redux. (1979, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, February 22

6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG) The novice handlers face two stock-handling tasks.

8.30 Dog Park. (Ml) Spike goes missing.

9.00 This England. (Mal) Looks at Britain during COVID-19. Cabinet discusses setting up a temporary hospital in East London.

9.50 Call The Midwife. (Final, PGa, R)

10.50 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. 5.45pm Super Monsters. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 8.15 MOVIE: A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. (2019) 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Colosseum With Dan Snow. (Premiere)

9.20 Ancient Empires. (MA15+v, R) Looks at the empire built by Alexander the Great. 11.15 Reframed: Marilyn Monroe. (Mans, R)

2.35 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

3.30 24 Hours In A&E. (Ma, 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.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Australian Idol. (PG)

8.40 Murder On A Cruise. (Mav) Looks at Micki Kanesaki, who vanished during a Mediterranean cruise with her ex-husband in 2006.

10.40 The Hunters. (Mav, R)

12.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 1. Sydney 500. Day 2. Highlights.

1.10 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) Love is in the air at the commitment ceremony.

8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.45 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 16 – Night.

12.00 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Day 16 – Post Midnight.

3.30 Ready Vet Go: The Vet Paramedics. (PGm, R)

4.00 Fishing Australia. (R)

4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

10 News+. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Final) 8.10 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) The team heads to a

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6am The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 6.35 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 8.05 Storm Boy. (2019, PG) 10.00 Proof Of Life. (2000, M) 12.30pm Wonderfully Beautiful. (2022, M, German) 3.00 The Third Man. (1949, PG) 5.00 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 6.50 And God Created Woman. (1956, French) 8.30 Pulp Fiction. (1994, MA15+) 11.20 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 2am Late Programs.

6.00

MONDAY, February 23

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.10 Secrets Of The Sabre-Toothed Tiger. (PG, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS News Compass Points. 1.30 WorldWatch. 2.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Mav, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35

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)

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Other People’s Money. (Mals)

11.30 Vigil. (MA15+v, R)

2.45 My Name Is Reeva: I Was Murdered By Oscar Pistorius. (Malv, R)

3.40 Bamay. (R) 4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. (Premiere) 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Deadly 60. 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Gladiators UK. (Return) 9.35 Kids BBQ Championship. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Princess

Caraboo. (1994, PG) 7.55 Discovering Film. 8.55 And God Created Woman. (1956, French) 10.35 Too Cool To Kill. (2022, M, Mandarin) 12.40pm Motherhood. (2022, M, Japanese) 2.50 The Movie Show. (Final) 3.25 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 4.55 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 6.50 The 39 Steps. (1935) 8.30 Casablanca. (1942, PG) 10.25 Amadeus. (1984, M) 1.20am Late Programs.

TUESDAY, February 24

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Mission To Space With Francis Bourgeois. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Call The Midwife. (Final, PGa, R)

Grand Designs Transformations. (R)

Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (R) 4.00 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

Grand Designs Transformations. (R)

10.35 News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.05 Four Corners. (R) 11.50 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.10 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 1.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.20 Smother. (Mals, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 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 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

8.35 Australia’s Greatest Conman? (Premiere, Ml)

9.35 Air India Crash: What Went Wrong? (Ma, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Exit. (MA15+ads, R)

12.00 Syndrome E. (Malv, R) 2.05 Safe Home. (Mal, R) 3.00 My Name Is Reeva. (Mav, R) 3.55 Barkley Manor. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55

Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. (PGal) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.00 9-1-1. (Madv) Athena revisits a painful part of her past while responding to a call. Buck coaches Harry as he prepares for the firefighter CPAT test.

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

12.00 Conviction. (MA15+a, R)

2.00 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)

9.15 Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 Closing Ceremony. The Closing Ceremony of Milano Cortina 2026. Replay.

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Australian Idol. Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie.

9.10 Doc. (Mav) Amy and Gina, with an assist from Jake, team up to help a victim of domestic abuse.

10.10 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma) A man is seriously injured after his car left the road.

11.10 St. Denis Medical. (PGals) 12.10 Childhood’s End. (Mav) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Of Oak Island. 7.10 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Search For El Dorado. 9.20 Shark. 10.15 Casketeers Life & Death Across The Globe. 11.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

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6am The Movie Show. 6.35 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 8.35 The 39 Steps. (1935) 10.15 The Te$t. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 3.00 Discovering Film. 3.55 Casablanca. (1942, PG)

5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 The Big Short. (2015, M) 10.55 The Peacock. (2023, M) 12.55am Traffic. (2000, MA15+) 3.35 Motherhood. (2022, M, Japanese) 5.45 The Movie Show.

WEDNESDAY, February 25

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.20 My Unique B&B. (R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.00 Secrets Of The Killer Mega Shark. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (PGsv, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Robson Green’s British Adventure. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Saving Yellowstone. 8.30 Australia’s Greatest Conman? (PGal) 9.30 Trespasses. (MA15+l) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 11.50 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+a, R)

1.40 Divided We Stand. (Mal, R) 3.25 My Name Is Reeva. (Ma, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore 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 Superbuns. 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! 9.45 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 10.20 My Adventures With Superman. 10.40 Late Programs.

THURSDAY,

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The Food That Built The World. 12.05pm

12.30 Stone Cold Takes On America.

SBS MOVIES (32)

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

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)

8.30 Highway Patrol. (PGl) A driver is caught racing through a stop sign. 9.00 Operation Dark Phone: Murder By Text. (MA15+a) The investigation reveals a first drug exportation.

10.00 Air Crash Investigations: A Perfect Storm. (PGa)

11.00 To Be Advised.

12.40 The Act. (MA15+ans, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Home In WA. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)

9.00 MOVIE: I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not. (2025, MA15+aadl)

11.00 9News Late.

11.30 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv, R)

12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.10 Great Australian Detour. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

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6am The Movie

Show. 6.20 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 9.00 Discovering Film. 10.00 Two Many Chefs. (2022, M, Spanish) 11.45 Amadeus. (1984, M) 2.40pm A King In New York. (1957, PG) 4.35 The 39 Steps. (1935) 6.15 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 8.30 Adaptation. (2002, MA15+) 10.40 One Cut Of The Dead. (2017, MA15+, Japanese) 12.25am The Big Short. (2015, M) 2.50 Late Programs. 5.50 Boychoir. (2014, PG)

February 26

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Weekly. (Ml, R) 11.00 Creative Types. (PGv, R) 11.30 QI. (M, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bergerac. (Ml, R) 2.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 3.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.55 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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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 And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey.

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6.00 Morning Programs. 9.20 My Unique B&B. (R) 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 11.05 Wonderland: Lewis Carol To JRR Tolkien. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Legends Of The Pharaohs. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Robson Green’s British Adventure. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Toronto Airport Uncovered.

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

9.20 A Spy Among Friends.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 In Memoriam. (Malsv)

11.50 The Hollow. (Malv, R)

1.50 Silent Road. (Mav, R)

4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

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

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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WWE Rivals. 2.10 Coronado: The New Evidence. 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 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.20 MOVIE: Goodfellas. (1990, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 The Food That Built The World. 12.30pm WorldWatch. 1.00 The Billionaires Who Made Our World. 1.55 Bamay. 2.15 Insight. 3.15 News. 3.20 WorldWatch. 5.20 Mysteries From Above. 6.15 The Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 Brassic. 12.15am Couples Therapy. 2.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Boychoir. (2014, PG) 7.45 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 10.00 The Peacock. (2023, M) 11.55 The Big Short. (2015, M) 2.15pm Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.50 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 6.30 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.30 Michael Clayton. (2007, MA15+) 10.40 The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, M) 1.10am Adaptation. (2002, MA15+) 3.15 Late Programs.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. Leah comforts Lacey.

8.30 MOVIE: Notting Hill. (1999, Mls, R) The simple life of an English bookshop owner changes after a celebrity enters his shop. Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts.

11.05 To Be Advised.

12.35 Dare Me. (MA15+asv) Addy, Beth and Colette get involved in a faceoff.

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl) Follows the activities of police units. 8.30 To

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By Sue STEPHENSON

WINTER sports groups in the Camden Haven and Hastings have had a win in their push for pre-season access to playing fields, although it still comes at a cost.

After being told they couldn’t use certain grounds managed by Port MacquarieHastings Council (PMHC) until 23 March, clubs united to argue for access.

This prompted Mayor Adam Roberts to issue a statement on 29 January calling “for calm” and explaining that the fields needed time to “rest and recover”.

As a result of further

Field access deal