Camden Haven News Of The Area 24 APRIL 2026

Making waves in the cattle world

By Rachael THORPE

DESPITE being just 23-years-old, Middle Brother resident Jazmin Madden is already making a big name for herself in the world of cattle breeding.

In 2019 she launched the Cedar Creek Angus stud, developing a breeding program based on a complex set of genetics.

The program has resulted in the awardwinning Tattykeel Miss Essence U25, who is currently accompanied in competition by a calf at foot named Cedar Creek Hudson Whiskey W3.

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demonstrate the cow’s maternal ability as well as the quality of its progeny.

“I have a passion for agriculture, and this is the pinnacle of owning and showing cattle,” she said of developing the stud.

“It involves carefully choosing genetics and I really enjoy liaising with other studs to breed the best possible animal.

“There is a lot of science behind this including IVF and artificial insemination.

"Australia has some good Angus

genetics as does Canada.”

Competition preparation begins three months in advance, and this year Jazmin and Tattykeel have achieved Supreme Beef Exhibit at the Wingham Show, Supreme Beef Exhibit and Supreme Angus Exhibit at Wauchope Show, and third in class at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

Also working at Wingham Beef Exports, Jazmin currently has thirteen head of cattle with her long-term goal to sell top quality cattle and become an authority on Angus stud breeding.

New $65m flood recovery package

THE State and Federal Governments have committed more than $56 million in new funding to support Mid North Coast communities as they continue to rebuild following the severe weather of May 2025 and ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

The nearly $56.3 million package, delivered through the joint CommonwealthState Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), targets the long-term work of cleaning up waterways, repairing environmental damage, and providing direct financial relief to local businesses.

A total of $26.2 million will go towards clean up and waste removal projects managed by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.

This fund will target removing hazardous debris from riverbanks and land that requires specialised equipment.

A further $8.8 million will be dedicated to repairing riverbanks (riparian zones) and coastal areas, including critical work on the Manning Point spur wall.

$5.61 million will extend grants for small businesses and non-profits.

An additional grant of up to $25,000 will be available through Service NSW in the coming weeks - lifting the maximum available support to $50,000.

These are specifically for businesses and not-for-profit organisations that suffered direct damage as a result of the severe

weather event in May last year.

The grant will contribute towards extraordinary clean-up, repair and restoration of damaged business premises and assets including damaged equipment, flooring and walls.

Another $7.2 million will support community recovery and resilience activities including the funding of Engagement and Resilience Coordinators to support councils’ work with communities.

$1.9 million will go towards disaster legal services and $4.2 million will be directed to mental health support.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management, Kristy McBain MP said, “People across the Mid North Coast were hit hard by these back-to-back severe weather events, which caused widespread disruption and damage to homes, businesses, and the environment.

“As I said at the start of this event in May last year, recovery is a long haul; it is not days and weeks, it is months and years.”

Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns said, “This additional funding package will provide that practical on the ground support so the communities of the Mid North Coast can continue to rebuild their lives.”

Member for Oxley Michael Kemp has welcomed the announcement of increased grants for small businesses.

“For our small business owners who have worked tirelessly to recover – often having to dip into their savings just to keep their doors open – this support was a long time coming and will make a genuine difference.

“The support provided mirrors what was delivered in previous flood events and reflects the true burden of flood damage.”

The announcement follows sustained community pressure for the full $50,000, including a flood rally held on 29 June 2025 at the Kempsey Racecourse.

“They campaigned hard, and today we are finally seeing that effort pay off.”

Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold said while the funding is a positive step forward, serious concerns remain about the timing of the support, coming nearly one year after the floods.

“This funding is welcome, but it has taken far too long to arrive. It’s been like extracting blood from a stone,” Ms Penfold said.

“In that time, we have seen businesses close, families struggle, and a community forced to carry the burden largely on its own.”

Man dies after tragic motorcyle crash

A MAN has died in hospital following a motorbike crash at Byabarra last week.

On Friday 17 April, emergency services were called to Comboyne Road, Byabarra, following reports of a crash.

At the scene, police were told a motorbike had crashed into the rear of another bike, causing the rider to fall.

The rider – a man aged 70 – was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital.

The rider of the other motorbike – a man aged 66 – was not injured, however was taken to Port Macquarie Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established and inquiries into the incident commenced by the Crash Investigation Unit.

“From the very beginning, small business owners have been calling for the support they need to rebuild and strengthen their resilience,” Mr Kemp said.

Police have since been advised that the 70-year-old man died in hospital on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

Inquiries into the incident are continuing.

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for Epilepsy Action Australia.

Lachie was diagnosed with epilepsy at just four-years-old, and it has impacted every part of his life.

“School was difficult as all my friends went and did activities that I couldn’t do, then they got driver's licences and that wasn’t possible for me either,” said Lachie, who now works in bush regeneration.

After living with the

condition for close to two decades, Lachie underwent surgery six years ago to remove a section of his brain in the hope of controlling his frequent seizures.

This was followed by a twelve-month recovery.

The surgery, combined with regular medication, was successful and in the last four years he has only experienced two seizures.

With an increase in body temperature serving as a frequent seizure trigger, he was previously unable to

participate in most sporting activities.

Now that he is virtually seizure free, he has enthusiastically embraced long distance running with a long-term goal of competing in a 100-kilometre race.

“For me it is about building up my endurance so that I can run for an extended period,” Lachie said.

“The distance is more important than how long it takes.”

He now runs four to five days a week as well as strength training in the gym,

Still no firm timeline on Regional Rail fleet

By John WATTS

WHILE trains between Sydney and Grafton resume next week, a date has yet to be set for the introduction of the long-awaited XPT replacement fleet.

“A timeline for the new Regional Rail fleet’s entry into service on the North Coast line will be confirmed once the trains have progressed through testing and the relevant verifications on the NSW and Australian rail networks,” said NSW TrainLink Chief Executive Roger Weeks.

When complete, the Regional Rail fleet will

consist of 29 new trains, featuring 117 carriages.

Ten long regional and nine short regional trains will replace the current XPT and XPLORER services, and 10 regional intercity trains will replace most of the current Endeavour fleet.

According to a Transport for NSW project update on 8 April, the new Regional Rail fleet is continuing to arrive, with ten trains now in Australia.

“All long regional trains are manufactured, half of the short regional trains are manufactured, and production is underway on every remaining carriage,”

the update read.

“Testing is also progressing with two trains undertaking intensive testing across electrified and non-electrified networks, trialling the bimode capability using both overhead electric and diesel power – an Australian first for passenger rail.”

In the meantime, following a recent upgrade of the existing XPT fleet, Sydney to Grafton train services will resume from Tuesday, 28 April at 11.47am, while return services from Grafton to Sydney kick off 29 April with the 05.15am service.

with one run a week covering 30-40 kilometres.

One of the most common neurological conditions in Australia, an estimated 150,000 to 270,000 people are currently living with epilepsy across the country.

Lachie’s fundraising run on 24 October supports the ongoing work of Epilepsy Action Australia, a leading provider of epilepsy support, advocacy, and information nationwide.

Visit bonditomanlyultra26. grassrootz.com/epilepsyaction-australia/epilepsywarrior to donate.

Warning after extreme weather's financial toll revealed

By Andrew STAFFORD, AAP

AUSTRALIANS are counting the ballooning cost of extreme weather events after they caused almost $5 billion in insured losses in 2025, more than 700 percent up on the previous year.

And the financial toll is only expected to get worse, with independent analysis indicating it could blow out to $35 billion annually by 2050.

The eye-watering sum was revealed by the Insurance Council of Australia, with worrying implications for higher premiums and the insurability of properties, especially in flood-prone areas.

Five extreme weather events including a cyclone and major hailstorms prompted 294,000 insurance claims in 2025, the council said.

Queensland was the source of the vast bulk of claims, making up a whopping $4.18 billion out of the $4.8 billion national total in insured losses.

It was the largest insured loss damage bill the state had recorded in more than a decade, eclipsing the $3 billion caused by devastating 2022 floods.

NSW incurred the remaining $539 million in 2025 claims.

The year featured north Queensland floods in February, Tropical Cyclone Alfred in March, NSW's mid north coast floods in May and two severe hailstorms in October and November.

The estimated cost of flooding and damage from Tropical Cyclone Alfred from February 28 to March 11 was estimated at $1.5 billion and

was the source of 133,000 claims.

However, the costliest event was hailstorms in Queensland and NSW in late November, which generated almost 93,000 claims totalling $1.7 billion.

Claims were made for damage varying from dents on car roofs and smashed windscreens to uprooted trees and inundated homes.

The total economic cost of extreme weather events in 2025, including insured losses and broader economic costs, was estimated to be more than $8.6 billion, the council said.

Insured losses from extreme weather stood at $2.35 billion in 2023 and $585 million in 2024underscoring the insurance industry's difficulty in forecasting losses from one year to the next.

The council had previously estimated the cost of 2025's extreme weather at $3.5 billion.

Insurance Council of Australia deputy chief Kylie Macfarlane said the toll of extreme weather may only get worse.

"According to independent analysis undertaken for the Insurance Council in 2022, the cost of extreme weather events is projected to grow by five per cent each year and reach a total of at least $35 billion annually by 2050," she told AAP.

"Compounding this, inflationary pressure, particularly in the construction sector, is making it more expensive to rebuild and repair, with costs flowing directly through to insurance premiums."

Ms Macfarlane said extreme weather's

Mixed emotions on Mother’s Day

By Rachael THORPE

IN 1924 Sydney resident Janet Heyden initiated Mother’s Day in Australia to support lonely, elderly mothers who had lost their husbands and sons to World War One.

While intended as a day of charity, the second Sunday in May quickly became a day for recognising mothers everywhere, with Australians spending a record $1 billion

annually on gifts to mark the occasion.

Jo Dempsey is a 47-yearold single mother of three who lives in Laurieton. A survivor of breast cancer, she sees the day as a way to celebrate her good fortune.

“Raising my son and two daughters with kindness, manners, and morals, and seeing this in the real world is hands down amazing,” she

told NOTA.

“And I couldn’t be a mum without my mum. She has taught me resilience and kindness; without her constant support I couldn’t be the mum I am today.”

For others Mother’s Day brings grief and a reminder of loss.

Penni Leek, 42, lives in Lakewood with her husband and her two teenage daughters.

“My relationship with my mum was always very difficult and dysfunctional,” Penni told NOTA.

“We have been completely estranged now for twelve years, so I make the day about my kids and focus on my own little family unit.

“I don’t look at it as my day as that forces me to focus on my lack of relationship with my mother.”

On 9 May two events are being held for those who find

unpredictability and intensity demonstrated the urgent need for authorities to invest in mitigation strategies to protect vulnerable communities.

"Keeping insurance affordable and accessible will require governments at all levels to strengthen the resilience of homes, businesses and communities,

reform land use planning, and support Australia's transition to net zero," she said in a statement.

Costs were expected to increase further due not just to climate risk but to a volatile geopolitical environment, with supply chain issues caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the council said.

Mother’s Day challenging. Bears of Hope will hold a high tea at Laurieton United Services Club for mothers that have lost a

child, and Simplicity Funerals Laurieton is facilitating a nondenominational memorial service for those carrying a quiet weight that isn’t always seen or spoken about.

Celebrant Michelle Freeman told News Of The Area, “This memorial is about honouring love in all its forms, and gently supporting those who are grieving, including those mothers who carry loss in their hearts.”

Mother’s Day falls on 10 May.

EOIs open for community grants

EXPRESSIONS of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership (CBP) Grants Program, with up to $450,000 available for projects in each electorate.

State MPs are urging community groups, councils and not-for-profit organisations to take advantage of the funding opportunity and put forward projects that will strengthen local communities.

“This is a fantastic opportunity for our local organisations to secure funding for projects that make a real, lasting difference,”

Oxley MP Michael Kemp said.

“The CBP program consistently delivers for our region by improving facilities, supporting local groups, and helping build stronger, more connected communities.”

Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer described the program as a key driver of local infrastructure investment and community development.

“The Community Building Partnerships grants directly benefit our community, often creating local jobs and increasing business opportunities, while at the same time enhancing local investment across the Port Macquarie electorate,” he said.

“The program has consistently delivered practical upgrades that make a real difference, whether it’s improving local sporting facilities, upgrading community halls, or enhancing accessibility for residents.”

The statewide program is investing $41 million in 2026 to support community infrastructure projects, with grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 available for individual initiatives.

Eligible projects include capital works such as the construction, refurbishment or maintenance of community facilities, as well as the purchase of equipment and

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vehicles that directly benefit the community.

The 2026 round will be delivered through a new twostage application process, beginning with an EOI.

EOIs close at 5pm on

Friday, 8 May 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by the end of June 2026, with successful projects to be announced in early 2027.

“I strongly encourage all

eligible groups to put their hand up and apply,” Mr Kemp said. For further details on eligibility, project guidelines, and application submission, visit https://www.nsw.gov. au/grants-and-funding/ community-buildingpartnership/communitybuilding-partnership-2026.

Men invited to connect and share

MEN across the North Coast are being encouraged to connect, share and support one another through Men’s Table community groups.

These groups aim to provide a safe, welcoming space for men to meet regularly over dinner, share the highs and lows of life, and build trusted friendships over time.

Commissioned by Healthy North Coast through the Australian Government’s Primary Health Network program, Men’s Table groups are delivered as part of local Targeted Regional Initiatives for Suicide Prevention (TRISP).

Healthy North Coast CEO Monika Wheeler said initiatives like Men’s Table play a vital role in reducing suicide in the community and the stigma that is sometimes associated with

seeking support.

“On the North Coast, the rates of suicide are above the NSW and Australian averages, especially among men,” Ms Wheeler said.

“Suicide prevention is everyone’s business, and programs like Men’s Table help create spaces where people feel supported and more comfortable reaching out for help.”

Regional Men’s Table host Al Stratton believes creating opportunities for men to come together, talk openly and support each other can have a powerful impact.

“These groups help foster a sense of belonging and make it easier for people to seek help early,” Mr Stratton said.

“These Tables are about giving everyday blokes the skills to

q A meeting introducing the concept of a Men’s Table group will be held in Port Macquarie on Tuesday 28 April. Photo: Healthy North Coast.

recognise when someone might be struggling and the confidence to start a

conversation that could save a life.”

Local men are

Leadership change for Land Council

By Sis HIGGINS

BIRIPI and Dunghutti man

Malcolm (Cal) Davis has been appointed the new councillor for the NSW Aboriginal Land Council (NSWALC) Mid North Coast Region.

The appointment follows the recent retirement of his predecessor Peter Smith, who served in the role for 15 years.

Cr Davis brings decades of experience in the Aboriginal Land Rights

sector, having been involved since the introduction of the Aboriginal Land Rights Act in 1983.

NSWALC Chairperson Dr Raymond Kelly welcomed the appointment, highlighting the depth of experience Cr

Davis brings to the position.

“We look forward to welcoming Cr Davis as the next Mid North Coast Region Councillor.

“We are confident that his experience in Land Rights will position him well to continue Councillor Smith’s momentum in delivering lasting benefits for Aboriginal people across the region.

encouraged to register for an upcoming Men’s Table ‘Entrée’ session in Port

“We want to thank Mr Peter Smith for all he has done across his 15 years of service as Councillor for his region and wish him well as he enters into his retirement.”

Cr Davis said he is pleased to be returning to NSWALC and is committed to representing the interests of Mid North Coast communities.

“Over the course of my career, I have devoted my time to working with Land Councils along the coast, supporting growth and stability within their organisations.

“My appointment as Councillor for the Mid North Coast region will allow me to continue this work and advocate for strong, selfdetermined communities.

“I am committed to continuing to support LALCs

Macquarie on Tuesday 28 April at themenstable.org/ get-involved.

to become sustainable and can thrive for the benefit of our communities, our children, and the future of Land Rights.”

Cr Davis has previously served as CEO of Forster Local Aboriginal Land Council and held senior leadership roles within NSWALC, including Regional Councillor, Deputy CEO and Acting CEO.

His appointment comes at a critical time, as consultation continues on the Crown Land Management Amendment Bill 2026, which has raised concerns due to potential impacts on Indigenous land rights processes.

High-speed wahoo and surprising lake snapper

By Kate SHELTON

THE weather should be good for the long weekend with opportunities for a fish on Sunday and Monday, making it a prime time to explore the local systems.

In the Hastings region, bream fishing has been a major highlight lately.

Night sessions using mullet strips have proven most effective, while daytime lure enthusiasts are

finding success with spinner blades, soft vibes, and crab imitations in spots like Limeburners Creek, the Coal Wall, and further upriver.

On the beaches, North Shore has been holding strong numbers of tailor for those using metal lures, while the Lighthouse and Oxley areas provide consistent bream catches during calmer spells.

Offshore, snapper are

rising as winter nears, and pearl perch are showing up off Point Plomer and Lighthouse Beach.

Deep drop anglers are also finding success with blue eye and bar cod out wide.

Moving south to the Camden Haven, the rock fishing scene is looking promising despite some recent swell.

Tailor are biting aggressively at

Perpendicular Point, Bonny Hills, and Crowdy Head. Mulloway numbers are also on the rise off the ledges, with fish ranging from 4kg to 15kg, alongside plenty of drummer for those using prawns or cunjevoi.

For those preferring lighter tackle, luderick are readily available on weed bait.

Offshore conditions are shaping up well for a variety of desirable species; snapper fishing is exceptionally good

for this early in the season, and pearl perch are being caught consistently off Lake Cathie and Crowdy Head.

Anglers can also expect bonus catches of teraglin and kingfish to round out their haul.

In the Macleay River region, there are some great fishing opportunities to be had from both the shore and the sea.

Shore-based anglers are landing good-sized bream and the occasional flathead

off the breakwalls.

For those heading offshore, kingfish are being caught on the deeper reefs off Crescent Head when conditions allow.

Further north, the inshore reefs are producing decent-sized snapper and tasty tuskfish, making for a rewarding trip.

With the favourable forecast for the weekend, it’s a fantastic time to get the gear ready and hit your favourite local hotspot.

q Joel and Finn Pavy landed this fierce 24.6kg wahoo in only 20m of water at Plomer Bay while targeting mackerel. A trophy by-catch they won't soon forget.

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two remarkable women in Port Macquarie are

grassroots community support can be.

Better known as The 2 Mums, Julie Bowes and Sherrill Weidenbohm have become familiar faces around town for their unwavering generosity and a commitment to helping others in need.

What started as a simple idea to raise funds for neighbours facing hardship has blossomed into a community-wide movement.

Every six weeks, residents can find these tireless volunteers near Woolworths

at Settlement City, where they run cake stalls featuring homemade treats that bring a sweet touch to fundraising efforts.

Their work is supported locally by the Woolworths store manager, a breast cancer survivor, who helps make these stalls possible.

Fundraising doesn’t stop at cakes.

With the support of St Thomas Church, The 2 Mums host raffles and special events, most notably a Trivia Night that was a huge success in bringing people together for a great cause.

These events aren’t just about raising money but also celebrating community spirit

and shared purpose.

Over the years, The 2 Mums have supported a range of local charities and individuals in need.

Their efforts include fundraising for the Breast Cancer Society, supporting people living with stage 4 cancer so they can make lasting memories with their loved ones, and delivering practical support to those who need it most.

One of their proudest achievements came last year when their largest fundraiser - a combined effort of stalls, raffles, and community events - raised $10,000 for the Oncology Department at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

This generous donation will directly improve services and support for local cancer patients.

This year, The 2 Mums continued their mission, raising $1,000 for a 12-month-old boy who has faced significant health challenges - a testament to their unwavering dedication to helping families facing

tough times. But these incredible outcomes wouldn’t be possible without the support of the community.

The 2 Mums are always seeking donations - especially vouchers and prizes - for their raffles, as well as volunteers and visitors to support their cake stalls and events.

Whether it’s a delicious slice of cake, a winning raffle ticket, or a table full of trivia buffs, every contribution makes a meaningful difference for local families in need.

To keep up with their events and stories, follow @ The2Mums on Facebook.

Luxury, privacy and natural beauty

267 Waitui Road, Waitui Expressions of Interest: Closing 3pm, 30 April 2026

‘TAONGA’ is more than a residence, it is a statement about how Australians aspire to live when space, design and nature align.

At a time when urban

density continues to define much of modern housing, properties like this remind us of the enduring appeal of rural luxury done right.

Set across nearly 100 acres, this dual occupancy home reflects a growing demand for flexible living: multigenerational households, private guest

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Importantly, offerings like ‘Taonga’ also highlight broader questions about land use, sustainability and regional development.

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Brett's wheelchair gets new lease of life

By Rachael THORPE

EACH year the NDIS funds almost $600 million dollars for the purchase and maintenance of assistive technology such as wheelchairs.

But as the scheme continues to experience cost blowouts and participants wait up to a year for wheelchairs to be funded, millions of dollars’ worth of equipment is going to waste.

For Wauchope resident Lorraine Battle, this presented a challenge after

her 51-year-old son Brett passed away two months ago.

“Brett was an incredibly brave person who went through so much and displayed immense strength,” she said.

“He really did live up to his surname.

“He had a unique sense of humour, and a love of books and vinyl records.”

Lorraine didn’t want Brett’s TiLite wheelchair to gather dust in storage, particularly after seeing how much joy he got from using it.

However, there is no formal scheme for recycling or passing on mobility items and some online marketplaces

ban the sale of anything they view as medically related.

For safety and comfort, a wheelchair needs to be scripted or customised to the individual but when needs change, they become obsolete.

This results in garages full of unused equipment.

Lorraine contacted local occupational therapist Nick Reginato for help.

She was delighted that he was able to refurbish Brett’s wheelchair and other equipment for use by somebody else.

Brett was born with medical conditions that affected his entire life.

In his younger years he enjoyed working in a bookshop in Newcastle, followed by a period studying hairdressing.

But as his health declined, he returned home to his family.

Multiple hospital stays followed, and ultimately, he lost one leg, which necessitated the use of a wheelchair and the assistance of support workers, like Nichole Budin.

“Brett always said when your wheelchair gives you part of your life back, you really learn to appreciate it, and he loved whizzing around in it,” Nichole said.

Push-ups for better mental health

By Sis HIGGINS

LIFELINE Mid Coast is urging locals to register now for The Push-Up Challenge, Australia’s largest mental health and fitness event.

The tenth annual challenge runs from 3 to 26 June.

Community members are encouraged to sign up as individuals or teams, with funds raised directly supporting Lifeline Mid Coast’s vital local services.

Lifeline Mid Coast CEO Catherine Vaara said registering for the challenge is a powerful way to make a difference.

“The Push-Up Challenge isn’t really about pushups, it’s about starting conversations, breaking stigma, and reminding people that mental health affects every family, every workplace, and every one of us.

“From our Lifeline Mid Coast Centre, our team answered around 26,000 calls last year.

“Behind every number is a real person reaching out for crisis support, and that care extends beyond the phones through the support programs, community education, and training we deliver here for local people.

“This challenge helps ensure we can continue to provide local support when it’s needed most.”

Participants of all ages and abilities can take part while raising funds, with daily targets linked to important mental health facts.

Individuals aim to complete 3,307 push-ups across 24 days to honour the 3,307 lives lost to suicide in Australia in 2024.

Those who find pushups too challenging can set a personalised goal, substituting exercises such as sit-ups or squats.

“I haven’t done many push-ups in my life, but I’ll be stepping up and taking part, and I invite others to join me,” said Catherine.

“Together, we can

Statewide approach to community consultation

THE NSW Government is attempting to introduce a statewide approach for how communities have their say on planning proposals.

A draft statewide Community Participation Plan is now on public exhibition.

Currently there are more than 100 different Community Participation Plans across the state, each with its own approach, timeframes and thresholds for consultation on planning matters.

The State Government said this has led to inconsistent consultation practices and confusion for proponents, homeowners, community members and other stakeholders trying to

engage with and navigate the planning system.

“Consulting the community is a central part of the NSW planning system and the introduction of a single Community Participation Plan will simplify this and standardise public exhibition and consultation requirements across the state,” the government said in a statement.

“The draft plan reframes NSW’s approach to community consultation by putting the primary focus on strategic planning and major complex development applications instead of sweating the small stuff.

“It proposes longer timeframes for the

community to have their say on strategic planning proposals that set out where development should occur and where infrastructure is needed; while reducing the number of low-impact development application types required to be exhibited by councils, speeding up assessment and decision making.”

Key changes include:

• Extending minimum consultation timeframes on significant state-level strategic planning initiatives like the recent draft Sydney Plan and the State Plan from 45 days to 60 days.

• Standardising the process for notification of Complying Development

across the state and giving neighbours seven days’ notice before any works begin.

• Making public exhibition requirements clear for different types of local development so that councils do not need to exhibit things like new single or two storey houses or sheds and pools that already meet planning controls.

Councils will still be able to tailor their own community engagement strategies to suit local needs and feed into other council plans and policies.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said, “We are encouraging more people to have their say up front when looking

at the future of their city, town or suburb by focusing consultation on strategic planning decisions while making the approach to consultation on planning matters clear and consistent across the state.

“We’re taking more than 100 inconsistent and sometimes contradictory plans and bringing them into one clear, consistent approach to give communities a strong voice in the planning system.”

The move has been strongly supported by the Housing Industry Association (HIA).

“The statewide Community Participation Plan will improve the planning system by

show that mental health is something we stand up for as a community.”

Founder Nick Hudson said the event has already made a significant national impact.

“What started as a simple fitness challenge has grown into a fun way for every Australian to connect with their community, get fit, learn about mental health and honour the lives tragically lost to suicide.”

As the challenge enters its tenth year, it has already encouraged more than one million Australians to take a proactive approach to their fitness and mental wellbeing. It has raised more than $60 million for mental health services nationwide, with organisers expecting those numbers to continue to grow.

By registering through Lifeline Mid Coast, participants ensure funds raised stay within the region, helping to deliver crisis support, education and community programs.

To register visit the Lifeline Mid Coast website: lifelinemidcoast.org.au/ push-up-challenge.

introducing a consistent approach to consultation on planning matters across all of NSW, adding more certainty for communities and industry,” said Brad Armitage, HIA Executive Director NSW.

“HIA fully supports the move to put the primary focus of community consultation on strategic planning and major projects, rather than lower-impact development types such as single dwellings, sheds and pools, already designed to meet planning controls.”

The draft Community Participation Plan and discussion paper are on exhibition until Wednesday 3 June 2026.

To have your say, visit https://www.planningportal. nsw.gov.au/proposedstatewide-cpp

Recognising ‘tick bombs’

By Jessica MILLER

TICK nests, or tick bombs to some, are a common phenomenon in the Australian bush.

However, few people have heard of them, let alone know what to do when encountering one.

News Of The Area spoke with Bellingen local Rosie Lewis, who recently had a severe reaction to a tick nest.

She ended up in hospital with a red rash covering her neck and torso.

Initially thinking the rash was a side effect of medication, Rosie was told she had been bitten by a large number of tiny ticks.

“So much of nature we cherish and adore and then you get something like a tick nest,” she said.

“Until I Googled it, I had no idea.”

The Australian Paralysis Tick (Ixodes holocyclus) is the most commonly encountered on Australia’s east coast, accounting for around 95 percent of bites.

The species has three life stages, the larval stage, nymphs, and adults.

The “tick nest” refers to the larvae.

Females lay up to several thousand eggs in a tight cluster in leaf litter.

Flinders University tick expert Dr Gerrut Norval told NOTA the eggs hatch between two weeks to two months after being laid.

“The larvae will not disperse far, and for species like the paralysis tick, the larvae will ‘quest’ during humid conditions,” he said.

“[That is], they will ascend vegetation about half a metre above the ground and then wait for a potential host to brush against them.”

Larvae are typically active in autumn, though it is difficult to predict exactly when they will be most abundant because of variability in hatching rates and environmental conditions.

People usually become aware of them when they suddenly find themselves covered in tiny moving dots (around half to one millimetre in length), or when they develop symptoms like fever, itching or a rash.

Tick larvae are colloquially referred to as seed or grass seed ticks, but some people also refer to the nymph stage as grass ticks.

As with any tick, prevention is best.

If possible, avoid tickinfested areas, bush and long grass, especially after rain.

Wear tucked-in sleeves and pants, covering the neck and head, and use lightcoloured clothes (which helps in spotting and brushing off ticks).

Some people combine these strategies with insect sprays or treating clothing with permethrin but medical advice should be sought as these aren’t recommended for everyone.

On returning home from a day in the bush, people and clothes should be washed and checked thoroughly.

Checking the body again in the morning is also a good idea.

Medical professionals

Calls for better travel reimbursements

AS regional communities continue to struggle with soaring fuel costs, Mid North Coast MPs are calling on the NSW Government to increase support for rural and regional patients travelling long distances for medical care.

The MPs say the current 40 cents per kilometre subsidy under the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS) is no longer keeping pace with the real cost of travel.

Coffs Harbour MP Gurmesh Singh said the current IPTAAS rate “simply isn’t cutting it”.

Oxley MP Michael Kemp

says the issue is being more keenly felt in regional and rural areas.

“In Sydney, you can likely see a specialist down the road,” he said.

“In Oxley, it can mean hours behind the wheel, multiple times a week.

“In the regions, we’re already paying more at the bowser, and with fuel prices continuing to climb, those trips are becoming increasingly expensive – far beyond what the current subsidy was designed to cover.”

Shadow Minister for Regional Health Sarah Mitchell said increasing the IPTAAS travel rate is a

simple, practical step the government could take immediately to better support regional patients.

“This is a straightforward change that would make a real difference right now,” Mrs Mitchell said.

NOTA asked the office of Regional Health Minister Ryan Park whether an increase to the IPTAAS travel rate would be considered.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Mr Park said, “We are monitoring the fuel supply situation closely.

“The States and Territories have agreed to a National Fuel Security Plan with the Commonwealth,

to ensure the response is coordinated and flexible so we can act quickly as the situation changes.

“We will continue to take measures that we believe are consistent with the National Plan to conserve fuel and do what we can to ease the cost of living for New South Wales.”

Fuel costs hit disability sector

Sustained high fuel costs are also having impacts across the nation’s disability sector, with NDIS workers in NSW struggling to afford fuel to drive clients to essential appointments.

In response, the Australian Services Union

commonly suggest the use of freezing sprays to kill adult ticks, while creams are popular for all tick life stages.

Attempting to remove a live tick with tweezers is not

(ASU) NSW & ACT has backed calls for a higher car expenses allowance.

The ASU - the union for NDIS workers - is supporting the Australian Council of Trade Union's application to the Fair Work Commission to increase the amount community and disability sector workers can claim for transport and fuel expenses when driving their own car for work.

ASU NSW & ACT

Secretary Angus McFarland said the government’s initial fuel excise cut was welcome, but not enough to shield disability workers from pain at the pump.

“We support the ACTU’s call for a higher allowance that better protects essential workers, including disability

recommended and if needed, assistance can be sought from your local GP.

Anyone with a severe reaction should seek urgent medical assistance.

support workers, from high fuel costs,” Mr McFarland said.

“Our union has been inundated with calls from NDIS workers across NSW and the ACT who can't afford fuel to support people with disabilities.

“Hundreds of disability support workers have told us that the cost of fuel is affecting their work, their wellbeing, and their lives outside their job.

“NDIS workers often use their own cars to drive people with disabilities to medical appointments and other important services.

“With sky-high fuel prices, NDIS travel reimbursements are falling short, leaving workers out of pocket.”

More funds, but not for all charities

By Sis HIGGINS

MID North Coast residents, like most in regional Australia, are known for helping others in need.

But changes to charity funding rules have led to concerns that the system isn’t working as well as it could.

The Federal Government has announced that “Giving Funds” will be required to distribute six percent of assets each year, up from four percent for public funds and five percent for private funds.

On the surface, the change appears positive, with more money expected to flow to charities.

However, sector leaders say the issue is more complex and that increasing the payout rate alone will not address deeper structural problems.

Maree Sidey, CEO of Philanthropy Australia, said the change overlooks a key barrier within the system.

“Australians want more community-based groups to

be eligible to receive support from Giving Funds, so that support can flow to where it’s needed most,” Ms Sidey said.

To receive funding, charities must hold Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, which allows donors to claim tax deductions.

Yet many organisations, particularly smaller or regional groups, do not meet the criteria or face significant barriers in applying.

This limits where Giving Funds can direct their money, even when demand for support is high.

“The demands on charities are immense and Giving Funds are vital sources of funding for their work across the community.

“Increasing mandatory distributions for Giving Funds without addressing wider system reform, is like turning up the water pressure without checking the plumbing.”

Data shows many funds

already exceed the new six percent threshold, raising questions about whether the change will significantly increase overall giving.

“This change to Giving Funds’ minimum distribution is unlikely

to significantly increase support for [small and regional] charities because, as the Government notes, around two-thirds of Public Giving Funds, and around half of Private Giving Funds, already distributed more

than six percent of net assets in recent years.

“It could also disincentivise giving by introducing regulatory instability.

“The system is complex, confusing and hard to

navigate for donors and charities.”

Philanthropy Australia is now calling for broader reform, particularly changes to the DGR system to improve access and reduce complexity.

Hypothetical, Legal Eye

By Manny WOOD

Not accounting for ‘what if’

JOSEPH died in May 2023.

He had one sister, Gillian, with whom he had no ongoing relationship.

Joseph was however close to his nephew, Jordan, often spending time together at Joseph’s auto garage, where Jordan worked on a casual basis.

Joseph made a will in 2021 leaving most of his estate, valued at approximately $2 million for the benefit of Jordan.

The will set up a fund for Joseph’s dog during its lifetime, with the balance to be held on trust for Jordan, stating that the trust “cannot be liquidated before his 35th birthday”.

Probate was granted to Joseph’s friend, Annie, and Jordan as executors.

Unfortunately, Jordan later passed away at 31, before reaching 35, creating a question as to how the will should operate.

Annie brought proceedings, asking the Court to determine whether Jordan’s interest had taken effect on Joseph’s death, or whether the gift failed and resulted in an intestacy.

Gillian, who stood to benefit if that occurred, was named as a defendant.

The Court noted that the will was something of a “homemade” effort, with unusual wording and drafting quirks, including a direction that the dog be given “no tinned food… unless absolutely necessary”.

In particular, the phrase “cannot be liquidated” raised questions about whether Jordan’s entitlement was conditional or simply delayed.

Looking at the will as a whole, the Court found that Joseph’s intention was clear; he wanted Jordan to benefit from his estate, not Gillian.

Provisions allowing Jordan to receive ongoing benefits suggested his entitlement was intended to start straight away.

In the end, the Court treated the restriction in the will as a delay in access, not a barrier to Jordan’s entitlement.

Accordingly, Jordan’s interest was established at the time of Joseph’s death, meaning the remaining funds passed to Jordan’s estate rather than falling into intestacy.

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

This fictional column is not legal advice.

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OPINION & LETTERS

Dorin's Drawings

By Paul DORIN

Verse of the week

The comet cometh

By David RENEKE

A VISITOR from the deep past is about to grace Australian skies.

For those willing to rise before dawn, it offers something close to time travel.

The long-period comet C/2025 R3 (PanSTARRS) - last seen when humans were shaping stone tools and learning to master firehas returned after an absence of roughly 170,000 years.

As the comet sweeps inward toward the Sun, reaching perihelion on 19 April before passing relatively close to Earth on 26 April, observers across Australia are in a prime position to witness it.

Away from city glare, coastal towns offer ideal viewing conditions: dark horizons over the Pacific, crisp autumn air, and early morning skies unspoiled by artificial light.

Look toward the constellation Pegasus constellation, specifically the easily recognisable "Great Square”, just before sunrise.

With luck and clear weather, the comet may glow faintly to the naked eye, its tail stretching like a ghostly brushstroke across the sky.

Comets have long stirred human imagination.

In antiquity, they were often seen as omens - harbingers of change,

By Lynne MILES

disaster, or divine intervention.

The appearance of Halley's Comet, for example, was recorded in 1066 and later embroidered into the Bayeux Tapestry as a portent of conquest.

Today, we understand comets not as supernatural signs but as icy relics - frozen leftovers from the formation of the solar system 4.6 billion years ago.

Each one is a time capsule, composed of dust, rock, and volatile ices that vaporise as they near the Sun, forming the luminous coma and tail.

What makes C/2025 R3 extraordinary is its orbit.

Unlike short-period comets that return every few decades, this one hails from the distant Oort Cloud, a vast spherical halo of icy bodies surrounding the solar system.

Its elongated path means it spends most of its existence in deep space, only briefly visiting the inner planets before retreating again into darkness.

No written record, no ancient chronicle, no civilisation has ever documented its passage - until now.

For photographers, capturing this rare visitor is both a challenge and a thrill. A sturdy tripod is essential, along with a camera capable of long exposures.

Use a wide-angle lens to frame the comet against the landscapeperhaps the silhouette of Norfolk

On the Couch On the Couch

part of the liberation movement.

By JASMINDA

DEAR Jasminda, MY 70-year-old mother has expressed an interest in learning the electric guitar.

How can I encourage her to try something more ageappropriate?

Gerard H.

Dear Gerard,

Well, don't you sound like a wet sock.

And when I say wet sock, I mean one of those sports socks that ends up stuck behind the washing machine with water dripping on it from a split hose pipe until it turns into a stiff, stained, smelly, unproductive item.

Age-appropriate? At what age is it no longer acceptable to engage in an activity that keeps the brain engaged?

Do you think taking up a new creative outlet should be limited to those under 40?

What, in your mind, is more age-appropriate?

Bingo? Joining a crochet group? Donning a flowery swimming cap and a matronly one-piece and taking up synchronised swimming at the local pool? Seated lawn skittles?

If your mum is 70, I'd say she's a force to be reckoned with.

She probably fought for equal pay, she no doubt marched for reproductive rights.

I bet she wore mini skirts and platform boots and suede flares.

She probably burnt her bra as

pines along the NSW coast or the curve of a quiet beach.

Start with exposures of 5–15 seconds, adjusting ISO and aperture depending on brightness.

If you have binoculars or a small telescope, you'll see more detail: the nucleus glowing at the centre, the tail fanning outward like cosmic smoke.

There is something deeply humbling about standing under the same sky that Stone Age humans once gazed upon, watching the

q The long-period comet C/2025 R3 has returned after an absence of roughly 170,000 years.

And (along with her friends) she no doubt enacted a whole lot of other changes that future generations (like yours) benefit from.

While we're at it, your mum no doubt gained a university degree and worked while trying to raise a family. That family includes you, Gerard, you judgy little wet sock.

Your mum would have spent endless days rocking you to sleep and changing your nappies and ensuring your every whim was attended to.

She no doubt did your washing and cooked your meals for decades too.

Then, like all the other mums out there, she worried about your every life stage, because that's what mums do.

So now it's her turn.

I hope she clears out your old bedroom and turns it into a not-sosoundproof studio.

I hope she puts out a casting call to other like-minded women who have spent their lives devoted to others. And I hope their first band meeting kicks off with a punk version of Aretha Franklin's 'Respect'. Maybe you can make a cameo, waving a wet sock for the 'sock it to me, sock it to me, sock it to me' section of the chorus.

Hell, you've made me want to learn the electric guitar. Or maybe the drums.

Can you send me your mum's number?

And instead of being so discouraging (and disparaging) you should be proud that you are the son of a great role model who is keen to keep learning and embracing change.

Rock on, Gerard's mother.

As for you, Gerard, pay attention to my usual sign off...

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

return of an object they may also have seen - perhaps with wonder, perhaps with fear.

Long after our cities fade and our histories blur, C/2025 R3 will continue its silent journey, looping back again in another 170,000 years.

For now, though, it is here.

Step outside before dawn. Look up. And take your place, however briefly, in the long story of the sky.

See Dave’s website: www. davidreneke.com.

OPINION

Electric trucks are the future

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE price of diesel fuel must be sounding alarm bells to heavy transport operators.

How long will the price of diesel stay high, or more to the point how long will it take to return to the prices of a month ago – if ever?

How pleasing it was to see a B-double rated electric prime mover parked outside Parliament House in Canberra recently.

Not surprisingly, Australian trials are showing how much faster and more cost effective these vehicles are compared to diesel

powered trucks.

For these reasons, the number of heavyduty electric trucks is rapidly increasing in other countries, particularly in China.

groceries and thereby put sustainable downward pressure on inflation in the long term.

There will always be a place for diesel fuelled trucks in the outback, but electric trucks are a nobrainer on the major freight routes along the east coast.

Meanwhile, instead of embracing this new technology, conservative politicians in Australia are arguing that these vehicles don’t exist, that net-zero is a furphy, and that we should be drilling for oil or making it from coal.

Is this really how the conservatives see the future and how cost of living can be reduced?

is the driver of this technological revolution and we should be arguing for the rapid expansion of the infrastructure required to make heavy-duty electric trucks a reality – if only to reduce Australia’s dependence on imported diesel.

Reaching net-zero

Fuel shortages are the fault of government

DEAR News Of The Area,

AUSTRALIA until recently had 10 oil refineries, but now has only two.

Therefore we rely almost entirely on imports of finished products, of

which we have only a few weeks of supply stored on Australian soil.

The late Senator Major General Jim Molan pointed out the severe consequences of our defence forces relying on

Electrification offers the next great opportunity to bring down the cost of road transporting our imports.

Australia from the 1980s to early 2000s produced over 80 percent of our crude oil needs, but now produces less than 20 percent, and much of that is exported for overseas

refineries to process.

We do have vast amounts of gas and crude oil underground, but poor government policies do not encourage Australia to be self-sufficient, as we used to be (almost).

It will require many decades before electric vehicles can partially replace the use of diesel in farms, mines and food transport.

In the meantime, nothing that our PM

Funding to boost women in sport

CLUBS across the Port Macquarie-Hastings are encouraged to apply for funding to boost the number of women and girls in sport.

Under the Play Her Way Innovation Program, the NSW Government is making $500,000 available for participation initiatives.

Member for Port Macquarie Robert Dwyer said the program provides a valuable opportunity for organisations to break down barriers and create more inclusive environments.

“Women and girls deserve equal opportunities to participate, lead, and build careers in sport,” he said.

SPORT

Funding is available across four streams:

- Career Activations: promotes awareness of career opportunities in sport.

- Career Offerings: strengthens pathways and support for young women pursuing careers in sport.

- Participation: removing barriers and increasing access for women and girls.

- Capability: building organisational capacity and fostering inclusive sporting cultures.

Eligible applicants will include NSW Office of Sport recognised State Sporting Organisations and State Sporting Organisations for People with Disability.

The program follows the success of the Her Sport Her Way grants and is focused on delivering long-term improvements.

Club North Haven Social Golf Club

By Rod BARNETT

WEDNESDAY 8th April:

LUSC Snooker Club

By Michael EYLES

THE Tuesday night competition held on 14/4/26 had 18 players compete. The Major

Event was a two person Stableford multiplier and the winners were James WALSH and Keith LONEY with a score 52. Nearest to the pin

Final was won by Michael Banicek, and the runner up was Michael Eyles. The Minor Final winner was Julie Miles who defeated Glenn Kunze. The Thursday night

Clubs and organisations working with underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications close at 1pm on Thursday, 30 April. For more information or to apply, visit the Play Her Way

winners were Steph SWEENEY and Tony DICK.

Results for Wednesday 15th April: Event was a Single Stableford and the winner was Jack O'OHARA competition held on 16/4/26, attracted 15 players. Jim Hopkins won the Major Final, defeating Ron White. In the Minor Final Charlie Gyomrey prevailed defeating Fred Farrugia.

with 32 points and the Runner up was new member Tony DICK with 30 points.

Nearest to the pin winners were Lou

By Danny LLOYD

LAST Thursday was Round 1 of the Tallowood Cup stroke event, sponsored by CAMDEN

TYRE & Lake Cathie Bowling Club

By Suzanne MILES

TUESDAY, 14th April, Ladies Social BowlsKathleen Thompson & Sandra Bloch/Skip - winners.

Susan Malzard, Marge Peasnell, Nola Scott & Lynne Watson/Skip - runners-up.

LUSC Ladies Social Golf

By Carolynne ROSE

21st APRIL, 2016 the

With 56 ladies coming out to play.

WEDNESDAY, 15th April, Open TriplesBrian Crutcher, Sue Tupper & Larry Weddwinners.

Rob Penrose, Andrew Richards & Paul Goodacrerunners-up.

Mixed Pairs Club Championship - Final -

Ladies played a 4BBB Stableford game. The Winning place was shared by the two winning teams. Jill Cotter and Shirley Carlson with a score of 22

another great game of bowls

Colin & Cynthia Jones

V Ros & Des Hancox - 2 husband and wife teams pitted against each other at the end of the day only three points in it, Colin & Cynthia Jones are now 2026 Mixed Pairs Club Champions. Well done to all bowlers who competed.

Stableford points. Carol Lansdown and Jo Cook tied with the same score of 22 Stableford points.

Third place won by Lis

THURSDAY, 16th April, Ladies Pennants - Round 6 -

Division 1 - LCBC - Bye.

Division 4 - LCBC (away) V Nth. Havenwinner LCBC B/Brd. 59/25 Pts. 7/0.

Division 4 are now in the finals so well done ladies and good luck next week.

Men's Social TriplesRink 4 - John Innes and Lyn Hamilton and gross winner

Carolynn Bowden and Ros Banfield.

Last week’s cardies results were omitted.

SPORT RESULTS

FORSTER and Keith LONEY and the putting prize went to Steph SWEENEY. Next game is a Single

BRAKE.

Son-of-a-gun Riley Garel was best in the ungraded singles with nett 65 from Peter Ragen (on countback) in a strong field of 110.

The GAREL GOLF NTP ($109) was won by Andrew Cheers.

Greenwood, Paul Stevens & Rob Pengilly.

Rink 9 - Graeme Perrett, Howard Burrow & Geoff Delamotte.

RINK 18 - Bob Thorpe, Frank Gaukroger & Ken Pritchard - Silver Medal.

FRIDAY, 17th April, Scroungers & Skins Fun DayRoy Peasnell - winner. Sue Smith - runner-up.

There 8 cardies present and overall winner was Lorraine Genge. The ladies celebrated with Mud cake for Mary Brown’s

Stableford and the starters are Rod BARNETT and Keith TURNER.

Saturday Stableford was sponsored by M&H MECHANICAL.

Winning their grades were Craig Malzard (A-37), Wayne Moir (B-38) and Michael Bevan (C-34c/b). Wayne Stace won the NTP for $90.

SATURDAY, 18th April, Ladies Social BowlsAnna Innes, Lynne Lawson, Sharon Stokmanis & Lynne Watson/Skipwinners.

With 16 players today. Men's Social TriplesRink 4 - Ray Stokmanis & Terry McHugh. Rink 3 - Howard Burrows & Stewart Wellard.

90th Birthday. This week the cardies report ladies present and overall winner was Helen Anderson.

SUDOKU

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ABC TV, 8.15pm

Pitting the unbridled chaos of Anne Edmonds (above right) against Kitty Flanagan’s (above left) deadpan wit, this new character-driven sitcom –set in an avant-garde inner-city theatre company –is a match made in comedy heaven. The hilarious headliners are respectively cast as artistic director Margie and corporate cost-cutter Julia, who find themselves at odds when the latter is tasked with saving the failing Argyle Theatre. Created by Edmonds and directed by Fisk’s Tom Peterson, this playful satire puts the “fun” in dysfunctional.

FRIDAY, April 24

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WEDNESDAY

SAS:

AUS V ENG

SEVEN, 7.30pm

When you’ve trained as an Olympic athlete, you might reckon that you’re ready for anything. But for gold medallist Mack Horton (pictured), who attempts a version of Special Forces selection in the new season of this gruelling reality series, it couldn’t be further from the truth. “They are worlds apart,” says Horton. “At the Olympics, you spend four or more years preparing for a single moment. On SAS have no idea what’s coming in the next few seconds.”

The swimmer is one of seven Aussies competing against UK celebrities in TV’s ultimate test of endurance. His teammates include Neighbours star Ryan “Toadie” Moloney, cricket legend Brad Hodge and singer Natalie Bassingthwaighte.

THURSDAY

RICK STEIN’S AUSTRALIA

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Blue Murder Motel. (PGl, R) 11.45 Like A Version. (R) 12.00 News. 12.55 The Piano. (Final, PG, R) 1.50 Can You Keep A Secret? (Final, Ml, R) 2.20 The Assembly. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Matched. (PG, R) 9.50 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss Alps. (PG) 10.50 Scottish Vets Down Under. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Point. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 National News At

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Patience. (PGv)

9.20 Tonight At The Museum. (Final, PGs, R)

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

10.20 News. 10.35 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction. (PGl, R) 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.05 Love Me. (Mdls, R) 12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 The Many Days Of Anzac. (PG, R) 4.10 Last Post: Winds Of Change. 4.20 Anzac Dawn Service From Sydney. 5.30 Anzac Dawn Service From Canberra.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 A New ANZAC. (PGal)

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

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 The King. (Madls)

11.50 Babylon Berlin. (Manv, R)

1.45 Nordland 99. (Mals, R)

2.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

3.50 The Zelensky Story. (PGa, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

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

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

8.00 Sydney Weekender Special. (Premiere) Discovers the best Sydney has to offer.

9.00 MOVIE: The Devil Wears Prada. (2006, PGl, R) A young woman is hired as an assistant to the ruthless editor of a leading fashion magazine in Manhattan. Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep.

11.15 My Reno Rules. (PGl, R)

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.30 Weekend Sunrise.

He’s best known for championing Cornwall and its classic seaside fare, but British chef Rick Stein (pictured) is married to an Aussie and his love affair with our fair country stretches back 60 years. Stein first visited our shores when he was 19, on a trip he describes as “the beginning of my love affair with the people, the places and the food.” In his debut Aussie series, the celebrated restaurateur retraces that life-changing voyage, starting in Sydney Harbour where his adventure began all those years ago. Comparing the city’s food culture then to the vibrant food scene that exists today, Stein catches up with local legend Neil Perry and checks out Chinatown, before sharing a recipe for salt and pepper crab.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 8. Brisbane Broncos v Canterbury Bulldogs.

9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage and analysis of the NRL game between the Brisbane Broncos and Canterbury Bulldogs.

10.45 MOVIE: Platoon. (1986, MA15+alv, R)

A young, naive soldier is sent to Vietnam. Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger.

1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Anzac Day Dawn Service.

7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 Gladiators UK. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.00 Rugby Heaven. Noon Motor Racing.

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Hosted by Neale Whitaker and Andrew Winter. 8.40 Building The Dream. Charlie Luxton helps first-time builders design budget-friendly homes. 9.40 10’s

SATURDAY, April 25

6.00

6.30

6.00 NBN News.

9.45 Frauds. (Final, Ml, R) 10.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.10 Knee High Spies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Kids Baking C’ship. 8.10 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.50 Caper Crew. 9.15 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Langham: London’s Grandest Hotel.

8.25 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. (R)

9.25 Jersey And Guernsey. (PGaw, R)

10.20 Finding Your Roots. (PG, R)

11.20 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R)

1.55 Matched. (PG, R)

2.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

3.50 The Zelensky Story. (Malv, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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A Bomb That Keeps Ticking. 11.15 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 12.05am Late Programs.

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6am Guess

Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 8.05 Men In War. (1957, PG) 10.05 Mass. (2021, M) 12.10pm Discovering Film. 1.00 Marmalade. (2024, M) 3.00

The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 5.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 6.50 The Skin Of Others. (2020, PG) 8.30 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 10.40 Nymphomaniac: Vol. II. (2013, MA15+) 12.50am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, April 26

6.00

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 The Assembly. (Return, PGl)

8.15 Bad Company. (Premiere, PG)

A theatre centre’s new CEO tries to prevent its downfall.

8.45 Bergerac. (Return, M)

9.30 Blue Murder Motel. (Final, PGl, R)

10.15 Top End Bub. (Final, PG, R)

10.40 MOVIE: Van Diemen’s Land. (2009, MA15+alv, R)

12.25 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

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. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Pompeii: The New Dig. (PG, R) 8.40 Bettany Hughes’ Lost Worlds: Nabataeans. (PG, R) 9.40 Emperor: Rise And Fall Of A Dynasty. (Masv, R)

10.35 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R)

11.35 Rhoda Roberts AO: A Lasting Legacy. (Ml, R)

1.05 Matched. (PG, R)

2.50 Mastermind Australia. (R)

3.55 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGl, 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.

WorldWatch. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm Motorcycle Racing. 1.15 The Swiping Game. 1.35 Jeopardy! 3.40 WorldWatch. 4.40 PBS News Compass Points. 5.10 Fashionista. 5.20 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 6.20 Abandoned Engineering. 8.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Men’s race. 12.40am Cycling. UCI World Tour. LiegeBastogne-Liege. Women’s race. 2.15 Late Programs.

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6am The Movie Show. 6.10 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 7.50

Discovering Film. 8.40 The Skin Of Others. (2020, PG) 10.30 That Good Night. (2017, M) 12.15pm Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 2.45 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 4.50 Men In War. (1957) 6.50 The Blockhouse. (1973, PG) 8.30 Stalingrad. (2013, MA15+, Russian) 10.55 The Firm. (1993, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs meets up with some of the members of the Eastwood Country Women’s Association. 8.00 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, Mv, R) Two childhood friends grow up to be US Army Air Force pilots stationed at Pearl Harbor. Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale.

11.50 My Reno Rules. (PGl, R) Hosted by Dr Chris Brown. 1.35 Devils. (MA15+av)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)

6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 10.30 ICU. 11.30

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. Women’s Pacific Four Series. Game 3. Australia v New Zealand. 10.00 MOVIE: Midway. (2019, Mlw, R) Charts the Battle of Midway. Woody Harrelson.

12.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)

1.30 Open For Inspection. (R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club UK. (PGls) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 MOVIE: Bravery & Betrayal. (2025, Malv) Looks at the SAS troops that were sent to Afghanistan and Iraq following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

11.10 24 Hours In Police Custody: Living Among Us. (MA15+al, R)

12.10 A Friend Of The Family. (MA15+a, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Floor. (PGl) 8.10 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.10 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators: Operation Bastille. (Masv) Looks at Operation Bastille.

The First 48: Among Friends. (Ma, R)

American Ripper. (Premiere, Mav)

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MONDAY, April 27

6.00

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M) 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Herrhausen: The Banker And The Bomb. (Mlv) 11.45 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R)

2.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)

3.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGv, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China 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. (PG)

7.30 Glenn And Mick’s Celebrity Intervention. (M)

8.40 9-1-1. (Mav) Eddie and Buck’s flight to LA is cancelled. 9.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 St. Denis Medical. (PGadl) 12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R) 1.10 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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

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6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.50pm Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 The Slow Mo Guys’ Big Adventures. 9.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.30 BattleBots. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning

Programs. 10.00 Jack Mimoun And The Secrets Of Val Verde. (2022, M, French) Noon The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 2.10 Discovering Film. 3.00 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 4.40 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 6.40 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 8.30 Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+) 10.30 Noryang: Deadly Sea. (2023, MA15+, Korean) 1.15am Late Programs.

TUESDAY, April 28

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.05 Exit. (Malv) 12.00 Clean Sweep. (Mals, R) 3.00 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 4.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (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. (PG) 7.30 My Reno Rules. (PGl) The rival renovators try to prove their worth. 9.05 Doc. (Mav) A shocking turn of events ensues when Amy and Jake treat an expectant mother injured during a robbery.

Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.30 Bewitched. 11.30 Surfest: 40

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6am The Movie Show. 6.25 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 8.20 Discovering Film. 9.15 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 11.00 Love Thing. (2022, M, German) 12.50pm Oskars Kleid. (2022, M, German) 2.45 The Blockhouse. (1973, PG) 4.20 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 6.15 Spitfire. (1942, PG) 8.30 The Flowers Of War. (2011, MA15+) 11.10 Comandante. (2023, MA15+, Italian) 1.20am Late Programs.

WEDNESDAY, April 29

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.15 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.50 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.20 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 2.50 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 3.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 China Bitesize. (R)

Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Chernobyl: Inside The Meltdown. (M) 9.25 The Audacity. (M) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Rise Of The Raven. (MA15+sv) 12.00 Blue Lights. (Malsv, R) 2.05 Classified. (Malv, R) 3.40 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

FAMILY (22)

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

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

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6am WorldWatch. 10.30 The Movie Show. 12.15pm WorldWatch. 12.45 Question Team. 2.35 The Swiping Game: What Is Yellow Fever? 2.50 The Bee Whisperer. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Spy Game. (2001, M) 10.50 Brassic. 12.35am Count Abdulla. 1.35 Dark Side Of The Ring. 2.30 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Movie

Show. 6.10 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 8.05 Spitfire. (1942, PG) 10.20 King Of My Castle. (2024, M, French) 12.25pm Banel & Adama. (2023, M, French) 2.00 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 4.00 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG) 5.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 8.30 Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) 10.50 The Love Witch. (2016, MA15+) 1.05am Late Programs.

THURSDAY, April 30

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.35 Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 11.20 Urzila. (Mals, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Bergerac. (M, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 3.55 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

(R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Spectacular Railways Of The Swiss

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6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Rick Stein’s Australia. (Premiere, a)

8.35 Secrets Of Flying Scotsman. (R)

9.30 Riot Women. (Malv)

10.40 SBS World News Late.

11.10 Under The Bridge. (Malsv)

12.05 The Unusual Suspects. (Mls, R)

2.05 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a, R)

3.05 The Lost Camps Of The Third Reich. (PGa, R)

4.05 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (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 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Return)

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 No Holds Barred: GWS Giants. (Final, Ml)

12.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R)

12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Events That Changed Australia. (Ml) 8.30 Outback Murder Highway. (Mv)

9.30 NRLW Wrap: Women’s State Of Origin Special. (PG)

10.30 9News Late.

11.00 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)

11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy. (R) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG, R)

8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PGal) A Tesla tests everyone’s patience.

8.30 Britain’s Got Talent. More performers take to the stage.

9.45 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)

10.45 To Be Advised.

11.45 HMP: Behind Bars. (MA15+a, R)

1.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+a, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6am Children’s Programs. 10.25 TBA. 10.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Flower And Flour. 6.35 Big Lizard. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 10.35 Late Programs.

FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30

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6am WorldWatch.

11.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm WorldWatch. 12.40 Alone. 1.55 UFOs: Investigating The Unknown. 2.45 Insight. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 Curse Of Oak Island. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 American Godfathers: The Five Families. 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Brassic. 12.50am Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Discovering

Film. 6.55 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 9.30 The Movie Show. 10.05 Superheroes. (2021, M, Italian) 12.15pm Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987) 2.30 Spitfire. (1942, PG) 4.45 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG) 6.30 One Of Our Aircraft Is Missing. (1942, PG) 8.30 Letters From Iwo Jima. (2006, MA15+) 11.00 Rendition. (2007, MA15+) 1.15am The Love Witch. (2016, MA15+) 3.25 Late Programs.

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

MOVIE: Magic Mike’s Last Dance. (2023, M) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 The 100. 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 LEGO Masters. 3.35

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL

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CAMDEN HAVEN

Sporting Fund’s future

By Rachael THORPE

A LACK of official members of the Hastings Sporting Fund has called its future into question.

An expression of interest carried out last year resulted in three applications to sit on the fund’s sub-committee, however rules require seven members.

A staff report presented to councillors by Director of Community, Planning and Environment Melissa Watkins, outlined four options for the fund’s future, including dissolving it. The options were:

- Re-advertising for membership through a further Expression of Interest process.

- Transitioning administration of the fund to an external community

organisation.

- Transitioning administration of the Fund to Council officers under delegated authority.

- Dissolving the subcommittee and requesting advice from the General Manager on alternative approaches to supporting young sportspeople.

Councillor Nik Lipovac advocated for a new Expression of Interest.

“When your team is losing at half time do you get up and walk out the gate thinking it’s all over, or do you stick around and hold firm, optimistically believing they can come back stronger,” he said.

“I’d suggest to Councillors ‘don’t kick the Sporting Fund while it is down’.”

Cr Lipovac’s motion passed 7-1 with Cr Sheppard the opposing vote.

The Port MacquarieHastings Sporting Fund

was established in 1999 by former Mayor Wayne Richards to provide financial assistance to local athletes aged 13–21 years who have been selected to represent at state, national or international levels.

It is designed to reduce inequity of access. It oversees the Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship, which boasts local recipients including paralympian Ryley Batt and recent National and World

Cup downhill mountain bike winner Luke Meier-Smith.

The fund has previously engaged in fundraising activities, however vacancies on the governing subcommittee mean regular fundraising has not occurred. This has resulted in the fund relying on existing reserves as well as a Council allocation of $6,000 per year. The fund currently stands at $45,000.