Camden Haven News Of The Area 22 MAY 2026

Simmons makes VFL debut

EIGHTEEN-year-old Reeve Simmons has taken another major step in his Aussie Rules journey, making his Victorian Football League (VFL) debut on Sunday 10 May.

Simmons was selected to play ruck for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in their clash with the Essendon Bombers.

He said he was “extremely happy” when he received the call-up from coach, Robbie Chancellor.

“To be named in the Giants’ VFL line-up to take on the Bombers was great.

“It not only validated the commitment and sacrifices that I have made over the years but those that my family and closest friends have also made.

“I was happy with my first performance.

“I felt I was competitive all game and didn’t let the

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By Douglas CONNOR

FOOTBALL

FEW have experienced the game of football at more varied levels than Mark

Trenter.

From taking the field against Italian and AC Milan great Franco Baresi to coaching park football in Park Macquarie, the toughtackling former centre forward and Dunbogan resident has seen it all.

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Simmons makes VFL debut

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accolades of my opposition stop me.

“Most importantly, the coaches were pleased and you can’t ask for much more than that.”

The Bombers won that match but the following weekend, 17 May, Simmons backed up for the Giants in their three-point win over Sandringham in Melbourne.

Simmons, a former Port Macquarie Magpies junior and member of the North Coast Force and HEAT representative programs, has steadily built a reputation as one of the region's most promising young players.

His pathway to elite football has been shaped by both opportunity and persistence.

He first gained the attention of the Sydney Swans Academy thanks to the advocacy of Camden Haven High School (CHHS) teacher Brent Wilkinson.

Recognising his young student’s potential, Wilkinson contacted the academy, which prompted talent scout Cameron Leon to extend an invitation

for Simmons to trial and then join the academy program.

Simmons returned to the Killarney Vale Bombers in 2024, where he played in the Men’s Cup division (first grade) before gaining a permit to play with the East Coast Eagles Men's Premier team.

This move accelerated his development and ultimately steered him towards the Giants program.

Initially brought in as a VFL trainon player, Simmons quickly impressed

coaching staff, earning himself a position with the Giants Academy as an over-ager and solidifying his place within the club's development pathway.

The VFL is a premier second-tier, semi-professional Australian rules football competition, serving as the primary pathway to the elite Australian Football League (AFL).

Operated by the AFL, it features a mix of standalone clubs and AFL-aligned reserves teams across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, and Tasmania and operates from March to September each year.

q Simmons was selected to play ruck against the Bombers. Photo: SaltyFoxFotography.

LIFE IN FOOTBALL

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Raised in the valleys of South Wales, Trenter joined English second division club West Bromwich Albion in 1974 as an apprentice.

He remembers the environment being “quite ruthless”.

“You would kick people to get into the team,” he told NOTA.

“Every session you had to be gladiator-minded.

“You had to have the skill in the first instance, but you needed the balls to go along with it.

“It was competition, competition, competition.

“There were 15 apprentice professionals who were signed each season, and only two on average would become a professional.”

Trenter did just that, signing a professional contract with Albion in 1976.

At the time the squad was led by player-coach Johnny Giles, a former Leeds United midfielder hailed as one of the greatest Irish players of all time.

Trenter said working alongside Giles was an

“absolute privilege and honour”.

In four years at Albion, Trenter experienced both the euphoria of goalscoring and the despair of losing his spot due to player arrivals and serious injuries.

“At that time I had scored in just about every round of the FA Youth Cup,” he said.

“I was there then for another two seasons as a pro before I got some horrible injuries.”

One highlight from the period was playing for Wales under 19s against Italy and being marked by the legendary Baresi.

“That was an experience and to be fair I didn’t get much of a kick.”

Despite promising form, Trenter said the arrival of future England forward Cyrille Regis in 1977 pushed him down the pecking order at Albion, before eventually accepting a move to National Soccer League (NSL) club Sydney City Hakoah in 1978 at the age of 18.

“I scored a few goals, managed to recover from an ankle reconstruction and a cartilage operation, and the club said they wanted me to

stay,” Trenter said.

“They said they would bring my parents over here and give me citizenship, so I said ‘bring it on’.

“I managed to play in three grand finals with Hakoah and had a short stint with Newcastle KB United, which is now the Newcastle Jets.”

Five years later, at just 23, Trenter was forced to retire from playing due to ongoing injury concerns.

Seeking job security he moved into the transport sector, developing a successful career in business before returning to the game years later as a coach.

A management role with Port United FC followed, before a long-term coaching stint at Cooks Hill United FC in Newcastle, alongside top administrative roles at football bodies including Northern NSW Football.

In 2026, now back living on the Mid North Coast, Trenter is volunteering his knowledge as a committee member with the Camden Haven Redbacks.

“It’s a great community football club and I am trying to help them move forward.

“I hope I can assist with games and give advice to coaches where needed.”

Impressed with the standard on the Mid North Coast, Trenter believes talent identification in regional and rural areas remains a major challenge.

“The standard in the country is really good, the players just don’t get seen.”

He also calls for more equitable player pathways, a greater focus on the basics of youth development, and encourages greater influence from ex-professionals on the direction of the game in Australia.

“The tall poppy syndrome in Australia is shameful really,” he said.

“There are not enough

ex-players in the system.“

Trenter recently returned from a trip to England for the 50-year reunion of West Bromwich Albion’s 1976

squad, where he

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Exploring themes of flux and flow

By Rachael THORPE

LOGANS Crossing artist and photographer Catherine Cloran’s fascination with rivers is explored in a new exhibition currently on display in Port Macquarie.

Her interest in waterways began decades ago, after seeing an iconic black and white photo of the Wanganui River taken in 1980 by New Zealand photographer Anne Noble.

Catherine later turned her attention to the Camden Haven River, taking photographs in different seasons and from source to sea.

That work, curated into

an exhibition called “Pánta Rheî - Everything Flows”, is on display at the Glasshouse until 7 June.

“The idea for this exhibition sprang from a question that popped fully formed into my head late one night,” Catherine said.

“How does one portray a place, especially a river that’s constantly changing, and also in relation to the self, which is also a body of water and constantly changing?

“This question led me to explore themes of flux and flow, ideas that mean everything constantly changes.”

Catherine was further inspired by the ancient Greek

philosopher Heraclitus, who believed that all things are in a state of constant change.

“He said: ‘No one ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and they are not the same person’,” Catherine told NOTA.

With a background in Fine Arts, Catherine studied at the National Art School, University of Western Sydney (BA Fine Arts, 2001) and Monash University (MA Visual Arts, 2006).

She has exhibited in Hong Kong, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney as well as undertaking international artist residencies in Beijing and Japan.

Additionally, she has

been short-listed for several photography art prizes, including the Head On Photo Festival Landscape Prize in 2015, where she won the NSW Parliament Landscape Prize.

Her work explores the understanding that humans are a part of nature, rather than being separate from it.

She has taken inspiration from countries that have conferred legal rights on rivers, and First Nations peoples who have long recognised the importance of rivers to life.

Many of her photos incorporate one of two scarves that she wears, creating a textured layer to

the images.

Catherine uses a white scarf to represent the self as it layers into the landscape, while a red scarf denotes

blood and symbolises European settlement and the displacement of the First Australians.

Awards night caps off successful season

By Rachael THORPE

WAUCHOPE-Bonny Hills

Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) held its Awards of Excellence presentation on 9 May, recognising the teams and individuals who have contributed to the longrunning success of the club.

For only the second time in its almost 70-year history the club named a Life Governor, with the honour going to George Fowler. Club president David Trotter said the Life Governor role is an honorary membership of WauchopeBonny Hills SLSC.

“Life Governor status may be granted to a Life Member who has a minimum of 20 years’ continuous distinguished, sustained or special service to promote the advancement of the Club beyond lifesaving aspects, or who has continued to serve the club exceptionally after

gaining Life Membership,” he said.

George’s membership of the club began in 1963, and since then he has held roles including president, vice president, branch delegate, publicity officer, social secretary and maintenance.

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Bottleneck’s business case done

By Sue STEPHENSON

THE business case for the Oxley Highway upgrade between Wrights Road and Lake Road has been completed, according to Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer.

“[This is] an important milestone toward delivering a long-term solution to one of our region’s biggest traffic headaches,” Mr Dwyer said after a meeting with Regional Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison.

“There is still work ahead, but this is a very positive step forward for Port Macquarie.

“Community pressure works.”

Mr Dwyer said that the business case is not generally released publicly due to commercial-inconfidence requirements, but stressed the importance of collaboration.

“It is vitally important that Transport for NSW works closely with Council to identify practical short-term traffic solutions.”

Ongoing traffic congestion in the area remains a major concern, particularly with the $265 million redevelopment of Port Macquarie Base Hospital

set to progress.

“Minister Aitchison has assured me that Transport for NSW will work closely with Health Infrastructure to coordinate the hospital project, while also implementing short-term measures to ease congestion for local residents,” Mr Dwyer said.

The updates came at the start of National Road Safety Week.

In his capacity as the Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Roads, Mr Dwyer called on motorists to make safer choices behind the wheel.

He said road trauma continues to have a devastating impact on regional communities, including within the Port Macquarie electorate.

“Governments must continue investing in safer roads and stronger infrastructure, but every driver also has a responsibility to make safe choices.”

Between 2020 and 2024, 16 people lost their lives and 199 people were seriously injured on roads across the electorate, resulting in an estimated economic and social cost of $235 million.

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fellow Life Governor Chalkie Bob Smith, he has amassed an extensive collection of competition medals.

Other significant award winners included Michelle Butt (Volunteer of the Year), Lachlan McNeice (Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year), Zada Robinson (Club Swim Competitor of the Year), Harry Hoad (Youth Volunteer of the Year), Peter Daniels (Administrator of the Year), Jason Sawyer (Trainer of the Year), and Matty Hines (Rookie of the Year).

The most recent season was a very successful one for the club, with the U/19 Men’s Crew and the Women’s Crew both winning overall point score in the North Coast Surf Boat Series.

Club members Zada Robinson and Charli

Robinson were selected for the 2026/27 SLSNSW Pathways Academy, an elite state-level athlete development program designed to support emerging surf sports athletes.

Sam Major was awarded The Grahame Buckley Memorial Surfboat Rower award, while The Simon Stennett Memorial Trophy for Young Surfboat Rower of the Year went to Oscar Hoad.

The prestigious Chalkie Bob Smith Shield Club Person of the Year award was presented to Jason Sawyer for his outstanding contribution to the club and branch.

Mr Trotter congratulated the members on another highly successful season both on and off the beach.

Food waste to food relief

By Rachael THORPE

HASTINGS Neighbourhood Services has been operating a food rescue initiative in Laurieton since 2019.

Wholly volunteer-run, the Food Connect program aims to reduce wastage through a redistribution program while supporting vulnerable members of the local community.

Made possible by OzHarvest as well as donations, grants, and the generosity of residents and businesses, every Friday at 8am perishable food and pantry staples are dispensed at the back of Laurieton United Services Club.

All items are assessed before being passed on.

Salad items that are past their best are fed to chickens owned by volunteers including Jenny Woodman, who then brings excess eggs back to place in the prepared food boxes.

“Families say to us that we make such a

difference, and that’s what makes me keep coming back,” Jenny said.

Volunteer Paul McKinley is a keen gardener who often wins awards for his produce.

He regularly brings in spectacular crops of fruit and vegetables to give out.

“I just love what we do here, but it’s essential we find more people to help as most of us are over 70,” Paul said.

Each week 20-30 people arrive to collect boxes of food to feed their families, while the volunteers cook a BBQ and put on tea and coffee.

“It's called Food Connect because we help with access to other services,” said volunteer Julia Reynolds.

“Chatting to people over a BBQ helps us assess if they need any other help.”

This week the group received a donation of $1500 from the Rotary Club of Laurieton to help with running costs.

As the group is reliant on several ageing fridges to keep all the produce safely stored, they are working towards finding a sponsor

One year on from devastating floods

PORT Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer gave a solemn speech in NSW Parliament last week, marking the one year anniversary of the devastating 1-in-500-year Mid North Coast floods last May.

His words touched on the lives lost, the destruction endured and the resilience shown by communities across the Port Macquarie electorate.

“Almost twelve months on from the disaster, communities including Port Macquarie, the North Shore, Moorland, Coopernook and Harrington continue to reflect on the impact of the floods, which caused widespread damage to homes, businesses and critical infrastructure.

“Today, we remember the five lives tragically lost during the disaster and extend our heartfelt thoughts to their families and loved ones.

“Anniversaries such as this are not simply dates on a calendar, they are moments to reflect, remember and acknowledge the grief and hardship many people continue to carry.”

Mr Dwyer’s speech also looked to the future, highlighting the ongoing efforts of

residents, families and business owners to rebuild their lives and deal with the emotional and financial impacts of the disaster.

“Recovery is not a straight line,” he said.

“For many people, the challenges did not end when the floodwaters receded.”

The MP then highlighted the “extraordinary” strength and compassion displayed throughout the region during the crisis.

“Emergency services personnel, volunteers, local organisations and everyday residents came together to support one another in remarkable ways,” he said.

“Special recognition was given to the State Emergency Service, Fire and Rescue NSW, Marine Rescue, NSW Police, Rural Fire Service, Ambulance crews and local council staff for their tireless efforts in protecting lives and assisting communities during the emergency response.

“Countless volunteers were also acknowledged for helping fill sandbags, prepare meals, clear debris and provide support to those in need.

“These acts of kindness may never appear in official reports, but they represent the very heart of our community.”

Acknowledging the funding support provided by the NSW Government following the disaster, Mr Dwyer said continued support for affected residents and businesses remains essential.

“The Mid North Coast is a resilient and compassionate region, but recovery takes time, patience and ongoing commitment,” he said.

“No one should have to walk the recovery journey alone.”

Crash death prompts urgent call for upgrades

By Sue STEPHENSON

THE death of 37-year-old Amie Daley-Pollard following a crash at the notorious King Creek Road and Oxley Highway intersection, has led to renewed calls for urgent safety upgrades.

The mother of a 10-yearold girl, Amie died in John Hunter Hospital on 15 May - six days after suffering critical injuries in a collision between her MG sedan and a Mazda utility.

Emergency services were called to the Oxley Highway exit, between Port Macquarie and Wauchope, at 10.20am on 9 May.

Amie was freed from her car and treated for serious head and facial injuries before being taken to Port

Macquarie Base Hospital and then airlifted to Newcastle.

The driver of the Mazda, a 32-year-old woman, was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

News of the accident immediately prompted calls from King Creek residents for the NSW Government to follow-through on promised upgrades.

Local Kevin Fry shared, “If only they could at least drop the speed limit down to 60kms on the Oxley Highway from both ends of those bridges heading towards the King Creek intersection.

“That would at least give vehicles a bit of a chance to get out of King Creek Road.”

The current speed limit is 80kmph.

Following community

consultation in 2023, Transport for NSW released a report advising that the preferred solution was a roundabout and eastbound slip lane.

“The implementation of this option is dependent on funding availability,” the report concluded.

Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has since contacted the Minister for Regional Roads asking for an in-depth update on the status of the upgrades, “as well as request in the interim that they review the current speed limit until safety changes are made”.

“As Wauchope and the Hastings Valley surrounds continue to grow, traffic is increasing significantly,” Mr Kemp said.

“We are already seeing

the pressure this growth is placing on our roads and through the Wauchope CBD and Wrights Road (Port Macquarie) during peak traffic periods.

“Locals know this intersection is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate safely.

“Working alongside Port Macquarie Hastings Council, I will continue pushing for progress on TfNSWs preferred safety solution.

Amie’s mother, Wendy Pollard, said the family was taking heart in the fact she was an organ donor.

“Amie was generous, caring and kind-hearted,” she told News Of The Area.

“Now someone is living on because of her.

“It’s like she’s delivered a

Lotto win for five people.”

Mrs Pollard described the organ donation and transplantation team as “marvellous”.

After discovering there are only 300 donations across the state each year, she is now urging others to consider leaving a legacy.

Expansion of community transport to be trialled

A NEW trial is rolling out in regional NSW to test expanding community transport eligibility to help transport disadvantaged people access education, training and employment.

Currently, community transport is a service available to transport disadvantaged people such as eligible seniors, pensioners, those with accessibility needs

or those who have limited access to public transport.

Under the trial, Transport for NSW will fund 16 community transport providers to expand eligibility to people with limited or no private or public transport access who need to attend face-to-face study at TAFE NSW, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), or attend work as an

apprentice or trainee.

The trial will be tailored to local community needs and delivered by local organisations.

In the MidCoast, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Port Stephens areas, the trial will be delivered by Linked Community Services.

The Community Transport Company will deliver the trial in the

Ballina, Bellingen, Byron, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca and Tweed areas.

Transport for NSW’s Anthony Hayes said access to reliable and affordable transport remains one of the biggest barriers for people in regional communities.

“This trial is a valuable test-and-learn opportunity, helping us understand how community transport

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“By extending community transport to support access to training, apprenticeships and further education, the trial could open new pathways for people and help them build new skills

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The trial will be closely monitored, with feedback from customers and providers helping to inform future options.

The trial is time-limited and will run until 30 June 2027, with start dates varying across regions.

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Lorne to raise funds for Cancer Council

By Rachael THORPE

HAVING lost four school friends to cancer, retired Lorne resident Dallas Blakely is all too aware of the devastating impacts of the insidious disease.

With a background in publicity and events and a desire to contribute toward solutions, she has organised a Biggest Morning Tea fundraiser for the Cancer Council on Sunday 24 May at the Lorne community hall from 9.30am-11.30am.

“Doing things in the

community is so important, and I have been overwhelmed by how generous everyone has been,” Dallas told NOTA.

“I’m very lucky with my own life and I believe in kindness.

“[In the past] I have walked 100 kilometres, grown my hair and swam in winter, with all the funds raised going to cancer charities.”

Ahead of the wheelchairfriendly event this weekend, local volunteers have been busy making cakes, sandwiches and savouries,

with tea and coffee also provided.

Staffan Andler from Kew Corner Store has donated coffee, milk and the use of a coffee machine to make lattes, flat whites and piccolos.

The morning will include raffles and the auction of a painting titled “North Haven River Baths” by local artist Roseanne Browne.

Entry to the event is by donation and this includes a free raffle ticket, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council.

The Cancer Council of Australia estimates that 170,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer this year and that there will be 53,000 deaths from the disease.

The annual Biggest Morning Tea campaign sees around one million people participate across Australia and raises more than $15 million for research, prevention programs and support services.

q Dallas Blakely with ‘North Haven River Baths’ by Roseanne Browne.

Community spirit at the heart of market

By Rachael THORPE

THE annual Winter Market is returning to the Hannam Vale Recreational Reserve on Sunday 31 May, with more than 80 stallholders in attendance.

The reserve is Crown land which is overseen by a dedicated committee of volunteers who are passionate about maintaining this resource for the community. It is a popular location

for school athletic days, family picnics, and Anzac Day services, with the committee hoping to improve inclusivity by building an accessible toilet when funds permit.

Monies raised from markets, a Dairy Farmers Picnic Day and an annual open garden day all help fund the ongoing costs of the reserve and pavilion, which

include mowing, electricity and amenity cleaning.

Sharon Bain joined the committee five years ago after moving to the area.

“I joined because I wanted to meet people, and I love how much pride we all have in the reserve and its availability to the local community,” she said.

“Our aim with the market

Laurieton Town Centre MASTER PLAN

Open for public comment until Friday 5 June pmhc.nsw.gov.au/LTCMP

The Laurieton Town Centre Master Plan (LTCMP) has been developed to create a vision that embeds local values and priorities to attract business, tourism, employment and entertainment activities to create an active bustling community heart.

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is to provide people with a fun, relaxed, family day out in the country.

“Numbers grow every year and we expect more than 1500 people to join us this year.”

The stalls encompass a wide array of food, local produce, clothing and vintage items; visitors will be entertained by live music and

there will be face painting for the children.

A café run by the committee on the day will serve home baked goods alongside a BBQ with sausages and bacon and egg rolls.

Entry to the event is free and visitors are encouraged to bring cash as there is no ATM nearby.

Other ways you can get involved

Provide feedback through our online survey at pmhc.nsw.gov.au/LTCMP

Call into PMHC Laurieton customer service to see the plan and leave feedback

Chat to us at one of our pop-ups:

• Tues 26 May, 10am - 12 noon: Coles Supermarket, Laurieton

• Tues 2 June, 10am - 12 noon: Laurieton Library

Young artists on show

By Pauline CAIN

ARTEXPRESS, a showcase celebrating the creativity and achievements of HSC Visual Arts students from across New South Wales, is currently on display at The Glasshouse Gallery.

A joint initiative of the NSW Department of Education and the NSW Education Standards Authority, the exhibition opened locally on Saturday 9 May, with student artists travelling from across the

state to be present.

“It is my great pleasure to present this wonderful selection of work from 37 young artists,” said gallery curator Bridget Purtill.

”We love having the opportunity to host ARTEXPRESS here and the level of talent in this room is so incredibly inspiring.”

Marlene Neville, Arts Strategy and Programs Coordinator from the Arts Unit of the NSW Department of Education, was also present for the opening.

“The Glasshouse Gallery is a stunning space and there is a beautiful selection here for the community,” Marlene said.

”I am so pleased to see so many students who have come to see their works exhibited - it is a very special thing.

“This is a celebration of art in our education system and what fine ambassadors these young people are of that.

“This exhibition gives us some insight into the

thoughts, feelings and passions of young people.

“We are thrilled to be here in Port Macquarie, one of 10 regional galleries and a virtual gallery exhibiting student work across the state.”

Just over 9000 students studied HSC Visual Arts in 2025.

Of those, 750 were nominated for ARTEXPRESS, from which 244 were selected to be exhibited.

One of the student artists is local.

MacKillop College’s Charlie Penn, who contributed a 3D animation titled ‘Eye of the Moth’ to the exhibition, was unable to attend the opening because he is overseas.

The exhibition will continue at The Glasshouse until 19 July.

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Support for anyone doing it tough

vegetables, and other food products.”

The BBQ is all about social inclusion, where friendships are made and new people are always welcomed.

for personal, financial, health, or any other concerns they may have,” the team said.

Totally volunteer-run, the local group hosts a free weekly BBQ meal on a Wednesday afternoon for those doing it tough or just in need of a community – everyone is welcome.

“For those unable, due to illness or other reason, we deliver food for them,” the team told NOTA.

“Live background music is always provided.

“At the BBQ we also give away free fruit,

A free laundry service is also available at the BBQ courtesy of the wonderful volunteers from OrangeSky.

Having a large network of support organisations, Community at 3 volunteers are able to quickly refer people to the appropriate avenue for assistance.

“We constantly man our telephones and meet with those seeking assistance, whether

“We help everyone, either with food or food vouchers, clothing or personal needs, referrals to support organisations, providing transport when appropriate, or simply giving sound advice on how to overcome their difficulties.

“Although a very difficult request to satisfy, but one which we always come across, we try to source stable accommodation for those in such need.

“We also assist families impacted by suicide or with general funeral arrangements.”

Embedded firmly into the community, the organisation is supported by locally-based Patrons Dr Sam Nelapati, Staffan Andler (Kew Corner Store), Port Macquarie MP Rob Dwyer, Chantelle Ansell (News Of The Area) and Dean Noble (Kew Country Club).

The group also has an active team member in Comboyne – Ray Lance.

More than 90 percent of funding comes from the generous local community, while the remainder comes from occasional grants.

“We have two main fund accounts: the money required to do all of the work outlined

above and funds invested to be applied towards major capital expenditure for accommodation to help alleviate homelessness in our community,” the team said.

“We have had several motor vehicles donated to us and they require funds to be allocated for their maintenance.

“Insurance is also very expensive and certain funds need to be set aside to cover those expenses.”

So, how can you help?

“Contact us (details below) if you feel like you would like to volunteer,” the team said.

“You can also come as a guest.

“If you would enjoy attending our weekly BBQ, then please just come along every Wednesday from 2.00pm at the Kew Country Club, Kew.

“If you know someone doing it tough, or even just lonely, invite them to come along to our BBQ – if you can, bring them with you.”

Contact Theo Hazelgrove on 0419 370 076 or via email at communityat3pm@gmail.com.

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Tax, migration and NDIS in coalition's economic sights

By Zac DE SILVA and Tess IKONOMOU, AAP

AUSTRALIA’S tax system would be overhauled, welfare restricted to citizens and immigration slashed under a future coalition government.

In his first budget reply speech, Angus Taylor has conceded the Liberals and Nationals still have a long road to win back the confidence of voters, but asked Australians to "begin to believe again".

The opposition leader outlined a plan to index tax brackets in line with inflation, returning hundreds of dollars to workers that would've otherwise gone to the government as tax.

The two lowest brackets - covering people earning between $18,201 and $135,000 - would be indexed from 2028-29, Mr Taylor said.

This would deliver tax relief of about $250 in the first year and more than $1000 in the the fourth, the coalition forecasts.

The top two tax brackets would also be indexed from the 2031/32 financial year.

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"This is generational tax reform. It's fair, simple, and honest. It will back Australians to work hard, take risks, and invest in their future. It will force government to respect your money," Mr Taylor told parliament on Thursday night.

Raising tax brackets in line with inflation each year would cost the budget billions of dollars.

But it would also end bracket creep, where pay rises push workers into higher tax brackets, even though inflation means they may not be any wealthier.

Successive governments have chosen not to index brackets, instead announcing a tax cut every few years.

During periods when the mining sector raked in windfall profits, the coalition would bank 80 cents in every dollar of resource revenue into a "future generations fund" for nation-building infrastructure.

The opposition leader also promised to cut Australia's migrant intake.

While Mr Taylor argued

it would be rash to provide an exact immigration target two years away from the next election, he said the coalition's cut would be sizeable.

"The coalition will deliver one of the biggest cuts to immigration in Australian history," he said.

Under his plan, a limit would be placed on net overseas migration, equivalent to the number of homes built in the previous year.

Net overseas migration is the difference between the number of people arriving in Australia and the number of departures, and also includes temporary migrants like foreign students.

Tuesday's budget forecast the figure at 295,000 for the current financial year, dropping to 225,000 in 2027/28.

That's well below the post-pandemic high of more than 550,000, when a flood of migrants re-entered the country as borders reopened, but still higher than preCOVID levels.

the interests of everyday recreational fishers across NSW, bringing practical fishing experience to the table.

In the Hastings this week, the breakwalls saw consistent catches of luderick, bream, and mulloway.

Bream continued their

reign on the beaches, with Lighthouse Beach boasting some nice catches.

For those chasing bigger fish, tailor and school mulloway offered decent action, with the best reports coming from the beach between North Shore and

In the 2024/25 financial year, about 175,000 new homes were built.

Mr Taylor said the coalition would claw back billions of dollars in savings by cutting welfare for noncitizens.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme, Jobseeker, Youth Allowance and the Family Tax Benefit would be for Australian citizens only.

The policy platform is, in part, designed to take on Pauline Hanson's One Nation, which has been surging in the polls and last week demolished the Liberal vote to win the Farrer by-election

in southern NSW.

"There's much work the coalition must do to win your confidence. But with the policies I've announced tonight, and the vision I've outlined, I hope you can begin to believe again," Mr Taylor said.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said the by-election result led the coalition "to finally see the light" and copy her party's policies.

"While they've been telling everyone that One Nation has no policies, they've been reading them very carefully because they're desperate for some good

ideas," she said.

"The cosy two-party system protecting two tired, clueless and unpopular major parties is on borrowed time no matter how much they wish it was otherwise."

Greens deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi slammed the coalition, accusing them of pandering to One Nation's politics.

"It is pathetic that the Liberals are willing to sink so low trying to out-racist One Nation," she said.

"Newsflash for Angus Taylor, migrants are entitled to the same safety net as everyone else."

A reel good time for fishing and community Farmer confidence

NSW FARMERS is warning state and federal governments must urgently respond to an acute cost-ofproduction shock with new data showing spikes in fuel and fertiliser prices caused by global shortages have slashed confidence.

The latest NSW Farmers Farm Business Sentiment Survey suggests 80 percent price increases for fuel and fertiliser have flowed through to freight (up 60 percent), farm chemicals (up 40 percent) and labour (up 25 percent).

The survey also showed

confidence about the year ahead had collapsed, with 80 percent of farmers expecting business conditions to worsen over the next 12 months.

NSW Farmers President Xavier Martin said farmers were already changing decisions that underpinned the production of food and fibre.

“We were expecting a drop in conditions and confidence, but this is a stark warning to governments that food security, and the economic value of farm production, is

taking an absolute beating,” Mr Martin said.

“This data confirms the multitude of anecdotal reports that things are tough for farm businesses, and that should be a wake-up call for the nation.”

Survey respondents reported they were scaling back or decreasing the intensity of production by 22 percent, while 36 percent were changing cropping and stocking plans.

Mr Martin said governments must act quickly with practical, targeted measures that

Queens Head.

Venturing offshore, conditions haven’t been great, but last week a few anglers headed out midweek and scored some great mackerel in Plomer Bay, along with plenty of tuna action as well.

Heading further south, the beaches around Grants Head and Dunbogan are offering a steady stream of bream and the occasional whiting.

Tailor are keeping things interesting, and a few salmon are starting to show up.

While there’s no word on monster mulloway, there are plenty of school-sized fish cruising around Lake Cathie.

Inside the lake itself, the recent rain has given it a good top-up.

If the rain continues and water levels rise further, we may see an opening later in the season if the trigger level is reached.

Rock fishing remains productive, with reports of nice tailor, bream, and school mulloway catches.

For those venturing even further south towards Crowdy Head, there are drummer and even the occasional snapper waiting to be hooked off the local ledges.

For offshore anglers, reports indicate decent snapper, pearl perch, and kingfish are lurking around the Crowdy Head and Laurieton reefs.

The Lake Cathie Fishing Club is hosting their annual

amid cost crisis

reduced the extraordinary costs faced by farming businesses to avoid even worse planting and stocking decisions over coming months.

“To stabilise production and protect regional jobs, we need immediate relief that lowers on-farm and supply-chain costs, and finance settings that help farm businesses maintain liquidity and keep operating through this period of uncertainty,” he said.

NSW Farmers proposed time-limited tax relief to directly reduce

extraordinary cost pressures and support investment in on-farm storage and efficiency, including relief from payroll tax, insurancerelated taxes and council rate increases where feasible, as well as waiving tolls and heavy vehicle charges and registration fees to ease freight costs.

NSW Farmers also urged the Commonwealth to increase and expand the instant asset write-off settings beyond June 2026 to support storage investment and adoption of fuel and fertiliser efficiency

Charity Fish Auction on Sunday, 14 June at Club Lake Cathie.

This free event is open to everyone, and proceeds will benefit both the Lake Cathie Rural Fire Service and Marine Rescue Camden Haven.

If you enjoy fishing, you can participate by casting a line between 12-14 June.

The weigh-in starts on Sunday at 11:00am, followed by the exciting auction at 1:00pm.

Even if you're not an angler, come down to score some fresh, local fish and support a great cause.

Find out more details by searching for "Lake Cathie Fishing Club" on Facebook.

technology.

Over the medium term, NSW Farmers called for expanded access to low or zero-interest finance and underwriting settings so farmers could refinance, maintain working capital, and proceed with cropping and stocking plans.

This included new Rural Assistance Authority loan products to support efficiency and storage technology, faster access to relevant RIC loan products, and underwriting of existing farm insurance with exploration of underwriting options for new products, including crop, stock and weather cover.

Budget brawl escalates over rival tax cut proposals

By Zac DE SILVA, AAP

A ROW has broken out over the cost of cutting taxes for millions of Australians as Labor and the opposition try to sell rival economic plans to voters.

After a week dominated by the state of the nation's finances, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused the opposition of failing to properly price its plan to bake in tax cuts to every federal budget.

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor wants to index tax brackets in line with inflation, effectively giving most Australians a tax cut each year from 2028/29, while Labor has announced a $250 rebate each year for all working Australians.

But Mr Albanese said the hit to the budget would be bigger than the opposition predicted.

"They came out with a costing of $22 billion... we know it's at least $35 billion," he told reporters in Hobart.

"There were no facts there at all."

Mr Taylor said he stood by the fouryear costing, which would be offset by cuts to government programs, including funds for social and affordable housing that the coalition believes are wasteful.

The opposition leader argued leaving current settings in place would amount to a tax hike due to bracket creep as people were pushed into higher tiers through wage inflation.

"This betrays the fact that the government plans to raise income tax rates to the tune of $35 billion... the faster inflation goes up, the more they hike them," he told Sky News.

An opinion poll published on Sunday

suggested the government's plan to wind back negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount had been poorly received and was widely regarded among voters as a broken election promise.

According to Freshwater research published by News Corp, 44 percent of voters think the budget will leave their household worse off while 13 percent think it will improve their circumstances.

More than 80 percent of those surveyed thought Labor had broken its promise to leave property tax concessions unchanged.

Asked whether he was disappointed by the survey results, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he wasn't expecting support for the government

to increase due to its budget reforms.

"I'd be more surprised if there was a bounce," he said, pointing to the oil crisis and a "predictable scare campaign" as factors driving down support for the government.

"We're not doing this to help our primary vote, we're doing this to help more people into housing."

Startups could still be carved out from changes to capital gains tax due to fears the new inflation-linked method of calculating the charge could drive investment away from upand-coming businesses.

"There are particular issues when it comes to the cost-based calculation in startups, particularly in tech and when it comes to

(venture capital)," Dr Chalmers said.

"We recognise that there are specific issues here and so it's not unusual for there to be consultation on implementation after a big policy change is announced."

But shadow treasurer Tim Wilson said the policy change would "kneecap" startups and make Australia less productive.

"The government is now coming along and saying that they want to take a 47 per cent stake in these small businesses," he said.

"The prime minister is like that person in a group assignment that never seems to do anything but at the end of the day wants to take the same grade when they haven't done half the work."

Forestry industry queries GKNP rationale

By Andrew VIVIAN

FOREST and Wood Communities Australia

Chair Steve Dobbyns says the NSW Government’s justification for the Great Koala National Park (GKNP) is increasingly contradicted by its own scientific evidence.

He said it appears to be driven more by carbon credit generation than koala conservation.

“The NSW Government’s Environment Minister Penny Sharpe continues to promote the Great Koala National Park as essential for koala conservation, yet its own scientific evidence does not support

the claim that regulated native forestry is causing widespread koala decline on the Mid North Coast.

“Instead, the proposal is increasingly being driven by the prospect of carbon credits under the proposed Improved Native Forest Management (INFM) methodology - a scheme that raises serious concerns about carbon leakage, displaced timber production and questionable net climate benefits.”

Mr Dobbyns said hardwood is still needed for construction, pallets, poles, flooring, fencing and packaging, and, because harvesting has halted across proposed GKNP forests, that demand has simply shifted elsewhere.

“That ‘somewhere else’ includes increased logging on neighbouring private

property, increased pressure on remaining state forests, interstate harvesting, greater reliance on imports from countries with weaker environmental standards, and substantially higher transport emissions.

“In carbon accounting this is known as leakage - and it can completely undermine the claimed climate benefits of the project.”

According to Mr Dobbyns, years of NSW Government-funded research failed to support the political claim that ending native forestry would “save koalas”.

“Research undertaken by NSW Department of Primary Industry Forest Science and reviewed through the NSW Natural Resources Commission, found no statistically significant decline in koala density following selective timber harvesting in north-east NSW state forests,” he said.

“Published peer-reviewed research reached the same conclusion - regulated native forestry operations in north-east NSW did not reduce koala density.”

Dailan Pugh, from the North East Forest Alliance, disagrees.

He said the assessment of logging impacts on koalas by the Department of Primary Industry’s Forest Unit is fundamentally flawed because all it is gauging is whether a male koala is calling somewhere within 300m of a recorder before and after logging.

“A lone male wandering through a forest vainly trying to find a mate can be counted as multiple records, which says nothing about how females and overall koala populations were affected.”

Most significantly, he said, the study did not assess how many mature koala feed trees were logged, as koala densities are likely to be primarily related to the densities of their preferred feed trees.

“Logging has more than halved the

volume of carbon stored in our forests, which they will be able to slowly regain from the atmosphere and sequester out of harm’s way as they recover.

“We can actually make a carbon profit from protecting the Great Koala National Park.”

Mr Dobbyns said a more credible approach would focus on targeted habitat protection, stronger fire management, plantation expansion, continued ecological monitoring and sustainable multiple-use forest management.

“Otherwise, the Great Koala National Park risks becoming less a conservation initiative and more a carbon-credit landuse transfer with uncertain climate benefits and significant regional economic consequences.”

Hypothetical, Legal Eye

By Manny WOOD

The bold and the beneficiaries

HENRY, a 72-year-old wealthy businessman known for his extravagant lifestyle, marries Elena, his fourth wife, after a whirlwind romance overseas.

Henry assures Elena that she “will always be looked after” and repeatedly tells mutual friends that “everything I have will one day be hers”.

Henry has four adult biological children from previous relationships and three adult stepchildren from his long-term former relationship with Sonia. Although the relationship ended years earlier, Sonia and her children remained involved in family events and Henry frequently referred to them as “part of the family”.

A year before his death, Henry executes a new Will leaving the majority of his estate, including a rural property worth eight million dollars, equally to his four biological children.

Elena receives only a modest cash gift. Sonia and her children receive nothing under the Will.

Not long after Henry’s death, bitter proceedings commence against his estate.

Elena alleges that Henry failed to make adequate provision for her as his surviving spouse.

Sonia also brings proceedings, arguing that she made substantial financial and emotional contributions to Henry’s wealth during their relationship and sacrificed her own career opportunities for him.

Sonia’s children further allege that Henry promised throughout their lives that they “would always be part of the family”.

Henry’s executors argue that the Will reflected his final intentions and any promises made over the years were merely emotional statements made during complicated personal relationships.

The Court notes the significant difficulty in resolving estate disputes involving competing family members, alleged assurances and decades of undocumented personal and financial arrangements.

After extensive and expensive proceedings, the Court orders provision from the estate in favour of Elena and two of Sonia’s children.

Thank you to Ellysha Laklem for her assistance with this column.

This fictional column is not legal advice.

OPINION & LETTERS

On the Couch On the Couch Dorin's Drawings

By Paul DORIN

Fond farewell

By Doug CONNOR, Group Editor

AFTER just shy of six years manning the News Of The Area news desk, I have made the difficult decision to leave my role as Group Editor.

Before I officially depart next Friday (29 May), I wanted to take the opportunity to offer my sincere thanks to everyone who has contributed to NOTA newspapers during that time: writers, readers, sub-editors, designers, letter writers, columnists, cartoonists, deliverers, admin staff, advertising representatives and more.

It has truly been an honour to be involved as the newspaper group grew to cover new areas across the Hunter and Mid North Coast.

From two newspapers in 2020, NOTA now prints eight regional newspapers each week, bringing vital public interest journalism - for free in print and online - to communities from Port Stephens to the Coffs Coast.

Over the years I have had the pleasure of meeting and engaging with people and groups up and down the coast; thanks to all who read the paper, contribute letters or story submissions, or simply

ring to discuss the news of the day.

A big thanks also to the NOTA owners, Mick and Rochelle Wright, for giving me the opportunity and trusting me with the editorial direction of their newspapers.

NOTA is a truly independent local news source - free from political or commercial influence - and should be celebrated as such.

Rest assured, the newspaper group is being left in very capable hands, and I look forward to seeing where Mick, Rochelle and the rest of the team take the business in years to come.

PUBLISHER'S NOTE

DOUG Connor, you have done a tremendous job as Editor for our NOTA newspapers over the last six years.

You have made a difference in many people's lives by bringing communities their news, information and happenings.

On behalf of NOTA, thank you and best wishes from myself (personally), and indeed all of the NOTA readers and team.

Michael Wright Publisher

doubt riveting, but possibly not) details of your life.

By JASMINDA

DEAR Jasminda,

MY friend is a good listener, but sometimes I forget my train of thought and ask her what I was talking about and she never knows.

Does this seem odd?

Delia H.

Dear Delia,

There is a very big difference between pretending to listen and using actively listening skills.

Many people become adept at the former and give a damn fine impression of the latter, when in reality they only hear the occasional word.

It is a skill, and sometimes a survival mechanism, when you have friends or family members that frequently unload for hours at a time.

A conversation is a two-way contract, so if you think your friend is a good listener, consider if you are also a good listener, or if you are simply getting things off your chest that may be of no consequence.

There is nothing wrong with working through issues, but if your friend is merely a sounding board, it may be becoming exhausting for them to be constantly listening (or pretending to listen) to the (no

The clear cue that your friend is not listening is that she can never recall what you are talking about. Perhaps she is perimenopausal and can't remember anything. Or perhaps, while you are unloading about your kids, or your husband, or your dog, she is a million miles away, possibly imagining she is skiing in the swiss alps, or immersed (up to the neck) in a hot tub (a glass of pinot gris in her hand) or maybe she is imagining that she is frolicking in the ocean with Jason Momoa and/ or a seal.

Then, in the midst of these diversions, you interject with 'now I've forgotten my train of thought, what was I talking about?' and her imaginative escape is shattered.

Then she has to take a stab in the dark as to whether you were talking about your son's recent tooth extraction, or your husband's propensity to cut his toenails on the mohair rug, or your desire to paint your walls Hog Bristle because you're sick of Lexicon White.

A friendship is a give-and-take arrangement.

I'd suggest next time you catch up, you ask her what she has been up to.

And then you listen. Really listen. And ask questions to show you're listening.

Unless, of course, she starts talking about home renovations, in which case you have permission to adopt any of the above imaginative escapes or come up with your own.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

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Dramatic language over budget

DEAR News Of The Area,

Golly, a "budget bloodbath".

Didn’t take long for our local conservative Member for Lyne to talk up a drama.

Here is our representative

of the parties whose mantra is smaller government and lower taxes screaming blue murder that the government is not spending more money.

Fresh from their drubbing in the Farrer by election you’d think some

more cautious language might be the better way to go. With our whole world in turmoil due to some belligerent idiot overseas, a bit of restraint seems a prudent course. If Alison wants to be taken

seriously by her thoughtful constituents she should leave the inflammatory language to others.

Regards, Al READ, Lakewood.

Congratulations to local volunteers

DEAR News Of The Area, LOCAL charity, Camden Haven Community at 3, congratulates all of the many volunteers who give of their time so freely for the benefit of

other members of our community.

We cannot let this moment pass and recognise their immense value, without which our community would be so much poorer.

Our small charity has 42 front

line volunteers and well over 100 more extended volunteers. We join all you other volunteers in making where we live a better place for all.

Our entire community says

thank you.

Regards, Glenn MAAS, Vice Chairman, Community at 3.

KCC Men's Golf Report

By Danny LLOYD

A RAIN-diminished field contested Thursday’s Stableford, sponsored by LOCAL LAWYER &

Lake Cathie Bowling Club

By Suzanne MILES

TUESDAY, 12th May, Ladies

LUSC Ladies Social Golf Club

By Robyn KING

TUESDAY 19th May 2026

Rain over the last week meant that carts were not

LUSC Snooker Club

By Michael EYLES

THE Tuesday night competition held on 12/5/26 had 17 players

Wednesday Social Bowls

By Frank RACZKA

WEDNESDAY Social Bowls

C Kerr and V Gunter claimed first prize. The runners up were S Hall, B Carr and R Morrison. Voucher winners

CONVEYANCER.

Best in the singles were Adam Hall 39, Keith Vayne & Matthew Pender 37.

Adam Hall and Mark Brune took out the 2B Aggregate with 75. Chris Harris was

Social Bowls -

Lorraine Baker, Sue Smith & Jenny Hayward/ Skip - winners.

Fiona Brassey, Kathleen Tompson & Marje Peasnell/

allowed on the course, consequently the day’s play was cancelled.

However, the Cardies were well undercover in the Club House. There were 8 cardies playing and the eventual winner, Iris compete. The Major Final was won by Graham Rees, and the runner up was Ron White. The Minor Final winner was Bob Clark who defeated Rocky Davis. The Thursday

were J Nicholls, B Carr. G Wise and D Harvey. Please note that all our Wednesday, Friday and Saturday green fees will rise to $15. This is our first increase in more than 10 years. You will receive 1 free raffle ticket with your entry. Friday Jackpot The

Back to basics

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 24 his knowledge of the game directly to the region’s budding footballers.

“I’ve always wanted to open a ‘Johnston Academy’ here in northern NSW,” said Johnston, who noted details of upcoming training opportunities were yet to be confirmed.

“All through my career, whether it be at Middlesbrough or Liverpool or then when I moved to Germany, I always had a dream to coach kids the way I coached myself over my career.

“It is a really specific way of coaching.”

That coaching style reflects a back-tothe-basics footballing philosophy Johnston says is often overlooked in the modern game.

“Basically, if you can’t trap a ball and pass a ball, you can’t play the game,” he said.

“Really there are only two skills a player ever has for 90 minutes – he gets the ball and he gives it.

“If he makes a mistake, it is because he doesn’t get the ball quick enough and he doesn’t give it accurately enough.

closest on the GAREL GOLF NTP 9th.

Saturday singles was sponsored by T-BONE PREMIUM MEATS.

A Grade best was Phil Collins with 41 points.

Skip - runners-up.

We held our biggest Afternoon Tea after this morning's bowls which was a major success with a figure in excess of $4000.00

Aldridge, continued on her winning way.

A reminder to all members that our 49th Anniversary Lunch will be held on Tuesday 26th May after a Canadian Foursomes game. If you

night competition held on 14/5/26, attracted 12 players. Andy Scott won the Major Final, defeating Ron White. In the Minor Final Jim Hopkins prevailed defeating Jeff Locke.

major prize will rise to $342 on the 29th June. The minor jackpot was shared between D Napper, N Dark and I Orr as well as B Issac, J Smith and A Smith. Voucher winners were B Kennett, C Thompson, D Barr and M Ashford.

Mens Pennants Division

“You can fix these problems if you practise them every day.”

Johnston – known for his high work rate and direct approach as a player – said his fundamentals-first ethos was a key factor in his successful transition from the parks of Lake Macquarie to the top of the English game.

Another major element of his story is resilience, having overcome a series of seemingly insurmountable obstacles along the way to eventual induction in the Football Australia Hall of Fame.

Born in South Africa

to Australian parents of Scottish descent, Johnston arrived in the Hunter as a young boy before contracting a severe bone infection at the age of six.

Coming close to losing his leg, he was told from an early age he would never reach a professional level.

“I had a very difficult story in terms of health and rejection,” Johnston told NOTA.

“All the experts said I would never make it as a player.”

At age 15, despite the opinions of local representative coaches, Johnston wrote letters to several British clubs seeking an opportunity.

Against the odds,

B Grade went to Nathan Deegan (Wauchope GC) 36.

C Grade was won by Barry Cheney with 36.

The NTP 9th was won by Ben Morgan $75.

raised. A great afternoon. NOTE: The Mixed Fours semi-final and final have been deferred to a date to be determined.

WEDNESDAY, 13th May,

have not notified our Captain, Sue, that you wish to attend there is still time to do so. Cost will be $5. Numbers will need to be finalised by Friday 22nd May. Even if the rain returns or continues

North Haven Social Golf Club

By Rod BARNETT

WEDNESDAY 13th May our social club played

3's season is effectively over and their final game will have no bearing on the eventual winner. Their final game will be cancelled subject to BNSW approval. Division 4 are running second and are a chance to win their section with a win next weekend and a loss to

English first division side Middlesbrough responded, inviting the teenager to trial.

Johnston soon turned up in North Yorkshire with little more than a dream and his football boots, only to be quickly sent packing by the legendary Jack Charlton, who was managing Middlesbrough at the time.

Undeterred, Johnston continued to train in a carpark near the club’s home ground until his natural talent was spotted by Middlesbrough players including a young Graeme Souness.

He signed for ‘Boro’ in 1977, scoring 16 goals in 64 league appearances before moving to Liverpool in 1981.

“I went from not being

Kew Ladies Bowls

By Velvanie HARTAS

TUESDAY 19th May

Only one rink of social bowls

Due to quite a few members away due to the

Men's Major/Minor Pairs - 1st RoundDenis Richards & Phil Innes / 20 def. Steve Webster & Paul McNamara / 15.

and golf is cancelled our celebrations will still go ahead - 11.30am arrival for lunch at 12noon. So, as our groovy secretary would probably say, “ be there or be square”!!! INVITATION to any

a single Stroke round as part of the yearly Eclectic competition and the winner on the day was Jack O'HARA and the runner up was Peter TATTI. The

the current leaders. Club Minor Singles Nominations will close on May 22nd so add your name to the noticeboard if you are eligible.

Monday Monthly Magic Nines Our next event will be Monday June 1st so please support our club and get

able to make the under 13 and 14 rep teams in Boolaroo, to winning everything there is to win with the best team in the world, all within about 15 years,” Johnston reflected.

“I became the youngest player ever to play for Middlesbrough, the most expensive player in Britain, the first million-dollar player.

“I signed for Liverpool, won five league championships, a European Cup, and scored the winning goal in an FA Cup final.”

Johnston will share those stories and more at Panthers Port Macquarie on Saturday, 6 June, when he hosts the “Craig Johnston: You’ll Never Walk Alone”

threat of rain.

But they play the finals of the triples with Jenny Wellard team defeating Doreen Barrs team. Score 25/14

But a good effort by all players.

Brian Pearce & Ted Jobson / 30 def. Bill Pearce & Terry Miles / 10. The weather being the winner for most of the week.

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.

putting prize was won by Neil COLLINS. Next game on the 27th of May will be a single Stableford and the starters are Peter TATTI and Peter RASCHKE.

your team registered. Bowls this week include Wednesday Social (mufti dress) names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start and, Friday Cashpot due to Div 4 Pennants game on the Saturday. Thats the news for this week. Enjoy your bowls.

event, which will raise funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Port Macquarie Volunteer Support Group.

“It is my own story, but specifically with my own words, pictures and music,” he said.

“Many people have written many things about me in many different ways, but this is straight from the horse’s mouth and straight from the heart.”

Both group and individual tickets to the show are still available.

For further information, contact Richard.mcgovern@ rescuehelicopter.com.au or Panthers Port Macquarie.

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It’s freezing cold, claustrophobically small and the whole place knows your business, but even reluctant returnee Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen, pictured) can’t deny that Shetland is home. Officially a resident of the Scottish isles when this ninth season begins, Calder is thrown into an uncomfortable situation by a double missing person’s case that blurs the line between private and professional lives. Annie (Sarah MacGillivray), the woman who has vanished with her young son, is a friend of Tosh (Alison O’Donnell), and had arranged to speak to her about something important the night before she disappeared.

FRIDAY, May 22

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 11.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Assembly. (PGa, R) 1.45 Bad Company. (PGn, R) 2.10 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie Thomson meets a horticulturalist.

8.30 Shetland. (Return, Mlv) Calder and Tosh investigate when a woman goes missing with her nine-year-old son.

9.30 Gruen. (PG, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

10.05 Urzila. (Mals, R)

10.30 ABC Late News.

10.50 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R)

11.35 Love Me. (Mdl, R)

1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

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7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY

GUY MONTGOMERY’S GUY MONT SPELLING BEE

ABC TV, 8.35pm

Living in the advent of autocorrect and AI, you might wonder who spell these days. Comedians, that’s who. Logie Award-winning host Guy Montgomery won’t let the written word go quietly, enlisting a roster of famous stand-ups, rising stars and bewildered actors to spell homophones, esoteric scientific terms and names of audience members alike. Brimming with zany set-ups and lightningfast improv, it’s one of the truest joys on Australian TV. In Wednesday’s episode, Montgomery and his sidekick Sam Campbell (near left, with Montgomery) find out if Rose Matafeo, David O’Doherty or Tim McDonald can topple the carryover champ.

THURSDAY

RICK STEIN’S AUSTRALIA

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.55 Legacy List. (R) 11.10 Making It. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Scotland’s Extreme Medics. (Mal, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (Premiere)

8.30 China With Ben Fogle. (Premiere)

9.50 Rock Legends. (PGa)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 The King. (Mas)

11.40 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+v, R)

1.35 Syndrome E. (Malv, R)

3.35 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)

4.10 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

8.00 MOVIE: Ladies In Black. (2018, PGl, R) A young woman learns about life and love while working at a department store in ’50s Sydney. Angourie Rice, Julia Ormond.

10.15 My Reno Rules. (PGl, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown.

12.00 Quacks. (MA15+d)

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

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

Whether he’s at home in Cornwall or soaking up residence, chef Rick Stein (pictured) rarely strays far from the ocean. And with a gift for preparing seafood with such fresh, natural flavour, who could blame him? However, for this tasty travelogue, the Englishman is leaving the coast behind and taking in Australian landscapes further inland. After venturing into the Outback last week, Stein heads to New South Wales’ Riverina region. He’s keen to see how the area’s floodplains have become a food bowl for the entire nation, stopping by an emu farm, the De Bortoli winery and a “perfect” Italian bakery.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 12. Canterbury Bulldogs v Melbourne Storm.

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

10.45 MOVIE: Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985, Mlv, R) A Vietnam War veteran rescues POWs. Sylvester Stallone.

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)

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R)

7.30

6.00

SATURDAY, May 23

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kim goes into labour.

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

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG)

A distillery owner is poisoned.

8.30 Silent Witness. (M) When a mysterious contagion spreads on a flight, Dr Nikki Alexander must contain a deadly illness.

10.15 Bergerac. (Mal, R) Bergerac’s pursuit of Monica has severe consequences.

11.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean. (PGaw)

8.20 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. (R)

9.20 Elizabeth Taylor: Rebel Superstar. (Mal, R)

10.15 The Wonders Of Europe. (PGav, R)

11.15 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R)

1.55 Matched. (PG, R)

2.45 Off The Beaten Track With Kate Humble. (PG, R)

3.55 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R)

4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 Ooops! I Bought A Pub. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Armageddon. (1998, Mv, R) A veteran oil driller and his team must save humanity after an asteroid is discovered on a collision course with Earth. Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler.

11.35 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Madlv, R)

12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Tasmania Super 440. Day 1. Highlights. 1.35 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 MOVIE: Star Wars: Episode VI – Return Of The Jedi. (1983, PGv, R) Mark Hamill. 10.10 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994, PGv, R) Kurt Russell. 12.20 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

1.10 Tasman Trails. (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)

9.00 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows NSW Ambulance on the longest night of the year, the end of daylight saving, as they deal with a diabetic coma, a rescue from a burning car, a child in anaphylaxis and an explosion in Chinatown. 11.00 Elsbeth. (PGv, R) Elsbeth investigates a wealth therapist after a billionaire’s son dies in a motorcycle crash. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00

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6am Mr. Holmes.

Continued. (2015, PG) 7.10 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 9.00 Mr Blake At Your Service! (2023, PG, French) 11.00 Banel & Adama. (2023, M, French) 12.40pm The First Day Of My Life. (2023, M, Italian) 2.55 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 4.55 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 6.55 The Shooting. (1966, PG) 8.30 No Country For Old Men. (2007, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, May 24

6.30 Compass. (PG)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly: Jessica Mauboy. Autistic students interview Jessica Mauboy.

8.15 Bad Company. (M) Staff are trapped when new smart locks malfunction.

8.45 Bergerac. (Mlv) Bergerac’s career is on the line as the case gets personal.

9.30 Death In Paradise. (PG, R) A distillery owner is poisoned.

10.30 Silent Witness. (M, R)

12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R)

4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran! (Ma)

8.45 Cannes Uncut. (Maln, R)

10.15 Osher Günsberg: A World Of Pain. (Mads, R)

11.25 The Rise And Fall Of Boris Becker. (Mals, R)

1.15 Matched. (PG, R)

3.00 The Sculpture. (PGav, R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 Euronews.

5.30 PBS News Horizons.

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6am The Ideal Palace. Continued. (2018, PG, French) 7.20 The Shooting. (1966, PG) 8.55 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 10.50 Up In The Air. (2009, M) 12.50pm Harold And Maude. (1971, M) 2.30 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 4.20 Mr Blake At Your Service! (2023, PG, French) 6.20 The Snows Of Kilimanjaro. (1952, PG) 8.30 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 The Real Adolescence: Our Killer Kids. (MA15+av) 10.30 24 Hours In Police Custody. (Mad, R) 11.40 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 5. Tasmania Super 440. Day 2. Highlights.

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 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

8.00 The Michael Jackson Story: Fame. (Premiere, Mas) Follows Michael Jackson’s rise to fame. 10.00 9News Late.

The First 48. (Mav, R) 11.25 American Ripper: Black Heart, White City. (Mav) 12.15 Oz Off Road TV. (PGl, R) 1.05 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

The Garden Gurus. (R)

Today Early News.

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6am Children’s Programs. 4.40pm Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Junior. 10.15 Kids Baking Championship. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)

8.40 Ancient Greece By Train. (R)

9.35 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)

10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. (Mav) 12.05 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 3.00 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (R) 4.10 My Unique B&B. (R)

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

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TUESDAY, May 26

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGal)

7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (Ml) 8.40 9-1-1. (M) Buck is faced with his past. 9.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

The Michael Jackson Story. (Final, Mas)

100% Footy. (Mal)

9News Late.

Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 12.00 Footy Classified. (Ml)

Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

A Current Affair. (R)

7.30. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.05 The Negotiator. (Ma) 12.00 World On Fire. (Malv, R)

3.15 Finding Your Roots. (PGa, R)

4.15 My Unique B&B. (R)

4.50 Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.55 Jeopardy! 7.50 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.45 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 9.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 16. 1.35am NHK World

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6am The Snows Of Kilimanjaro. Continued. (1952, PG) 7.55 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 10.00 The Last Castle. (2001, M) 12.20pm The Fence. (2022, M) 2.00 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 4.00 The Shooting. (1966, PG) 5.35 The Monk And The Gun. (2023, PG, Dzongkha) 7.35 We Don’t Need A Map. (2017, M) 9.15 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.05 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 8.50 Madison. (2020, PG, German) 10.25 Too Cool To Kill. (2022, M, Mandarin) 12.30pm Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 2.40 Discovering Film. 3.25 The Snows Of Kilimanjaro. (1952, PG) 5.40 Alick & Albert. (2021, PG) 7.30 The New Boy. (2023, M) 9.40 Samson And Delilah. (2009, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Reno Rules. (PG) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 9.15 Doc. (Ma) While navigating the fallout from Katie’s secret, Amy treats a critically-ill patient with a dark one of her own. 10.15 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well. 11.15 The Agenda Setters. 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm

8.40 MOVIE:

2. (1995, MA15+) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.55 The 100. 12.45am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.45 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 3.00 Jeopardy! UK. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.10 Late Programs.

Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current

6am

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WEDNESDAY, May 27

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 9.55 Legacy List. (R) 11.10 Making It. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights.

Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Alexander Armstrong In India. (Final, PGan)

8.25 The Trial Of Michael Jackson. (M)

9.25 The Audacity. (MA15+l)

10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Rise Of The Raven. (Mv) 11.55 Golden Boy. (Mlns, R) 1.40 Classified. (MA15+v, R)

3.20 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R)

4.20 My Unique B&B. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Malv) Recruits tackle an extraction task.

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.

9.30 Unfiltered. (M) Hosted by  Hamish McLachlan.

10.00 The Agenda Setters.

11.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Mal, R)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Rugby League. NRL State of Origin. Game 1. New South Wales v Queensland.

10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 1.

11.00 NRL Origin Stories. (PGl, R) Looks at the history of the NRL Origin series.

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Explore TV Viking. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adventure Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00

3.55 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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6am Master

Cheng: A Spice For Life. Continued. (2019, PG)

7.45 The Movie Show. 8.20 Alick & Albert. (2021, PG) 10.10 We Don’t Need A Map. (2017, M) 11.50 The New Boy. (2023, M) 2pm Madison. (2020, PG, German) 3.35 Discovering Film. 4.25 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 6.10 Another Country. (2015, PG) 7.35 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu) 9.10 Spear. (2015, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, May 28

6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Prehistoric Adv. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. H’lights.

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6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia ReDiscovered. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. (PG)

8.40 Titanic: Our Secret History. (PGa, R)

9.35 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Ma)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Under The Bridge. (MA15+l)

11.55 De Gaulle. (Ma, R)

2.50 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R)

3.50 My Unique B&B. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R)

4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R)

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

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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The Swiping Game. 11.20 The Movie Show. 11.55 DW The Day. 12.25pm Alone. 3.00 BBC News At Ten. 3.30 France 24. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 The Lebanese Burger Mafia. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 Travel Man. 9.05 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Giro d’Italia. Stage 18. 1.35am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PGl, R) Takes a look at some blatant busts.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. Hosted by Ant and Dec.

10.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (Malv)

11.30 To Be Advised.

12.30 Brave New World. (Premiere, MA15+asv)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6am Room For Improvement. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 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 Animal Rescue. 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. 6am

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sully. (2016, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 The 100. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.20 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 Surfing Australia. 3.00 Jeopardy! UK. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.10 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017, MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Rugby Heaven. 12.30am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.25 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.25 Australian Ninja Warrior. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Girls On A Mission. 5.10 Late Programs.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

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6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Madison. (2020, PG, German) 8.15 Another Country. (2015, PG) 9.40 Discovering Film. 10.30 Ten Canoes. (2006, M, Ganalbingu) 12.05pm Samson And Delilah. (2009, M) 2.00 The Most Beautiful Day In The World. (2019, PG, Italian) 4.00 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 5.40 Kindred. 7.30 The Thicket. (2024, M) 9.30 The Sweeney. (2012, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

By Douglas CONNOR

AUSTRALIAN football icon and ex-Liverpool star Craig Johnston has signalled his intention to run youth training sessions on the Mid North Coast in the coming months.

Mr Johnston – who made 271 appearances for “the Reds” between 1981 and 1988 – was in the region last week promoting a live show he is hosting in Port Macquarie during the June long weekend.

Sitting down with News Of The Area, the ex-midfielder known in England as “Skippy” said he has long hoped to pass on

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