CAMDEN Haven High School appears to be in good hands, with the 2026 student leadership group relishing the opportunity to make a difference in their school community.
Kurt Northover and Hayley Smith have been named captains, while Grace Donovan and Claire Whitelaw are vice captains.
Kurt Northover said the role of school captain is a “key aspect in upholding our democratic values”.
“In this respect, to listen and act regarding the concerns of my peers are among one of the greatest honours.”
Kurt also spoke about his “vision for a brighter future”, one in which the voices of young people are “accurately represented”.
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Hayley Smith said there are many benefits of being school captain.
“One of them is being the face and representative of the school and having the ability to shape the way the school is perceived,” she said.
“Another is being a familiar face that younger students know and hopefully feel confident and familiar enough to be willing to
seek advice and comfort.”
Hayley spoke about her vision for an “inclusive, kind and friendly” community.
”We rearranged the senior area to become more open and we have already organised year activities such as a wig/crazy hair day on the first Friday of Year 12.”
Grace Donovan is excited by the opportunity to represent the school as vice captain.
“Being able to share and be the voice of the students and a role
model makes me proud,” she said.
“[I aim to] continue to foster relationships and to develop this inclusive nature in other year groups as well.
“I would like to see students feel comfortable to ask for help with their schoolwork and that we (as student leaders) be able to set aside a time to help them if need be.”
Claire Whitelaw said she is keen to listen, learn and build “strong connections with staff and
students”.
“It is a privilege to be a vice captain and I look forward to helping when I can and working with staff and students to help foster a fun and inclusive environment.
“[I want] to help create a fun, safe, inclusive and friendly environment to improve all aspects of school for staff and students.
“I love to help everyone when I can and am always happy to have a chat and listen to everyone.”
New Council GM appointed
ROBERT Fish has been confirmed as the new General Manager of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.
Mr Fish has been acting in the role since the sudden departure of Dr Clare Allen in March.
“Robert’s leadership during the May weather event was a particular highlight for me,” said Mayor Adam Roberts in announcing the appointment.
“His strength of character and steady hands were on full display during what was a challenging time.
“It has been clear to all that Robert has earned the respect of our community, the broader region, and the Council organisation."
Following a nationwide search and final approval by all councillors, Mr Fish will formally start his new job on 3 November.
“I look forward to continuing our advocacy and delivery of the region’s priorities and maintaining a strong focus on achieving positive service outcomes for our community,” he said.
“The Port Macquarie Hastings region
Prior to joining Council in 2022 as Director Community Infrastructure, Mr Fish, an experienced engineer, worked in senior
roles across regional councils.
Acting Director Community Infrastructure Blayne West will remain in the role vacated by Mr Fish, until Council recruits for the position on a permanent basis.
holds tremendous opportunity, and I’m equally mindful of the challenges that come with realising its full potential.”
q Sharon Westman (relieving Principal), Hayley Smith (captain), Shayne Vonbun (Deputy Year 12 advisor), Claire Whitelaw (Vice Captain), Deb Gilbert (relieving Principal), Grace Donovan (Vice Captain), Brent Wilkinson (Year 12 advisor), Kurt Northover (captain).
q General Manager Robert Fish with PMHC Mayor Adam Roberts.
DEVELOPMENT SHOCK
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letter detailing plans for the development of 360 homes off Forest Parkway.
The letter, addressed only “To The Resident”, was sent to a small group of neighbouring propertyowners.
It asked them to complete a 10-minute phone survey to identify potential impacts“positive and negative” - of plans to rezone rural land at Part Lot 70 (DP 1283843).
The site adjoins the environmentally sensitive Lake Cathie and, if developed, will see the state’s second largest estuarine saltmarsh all but surrounded by subdivisions.
Sent by consultant Dr Judith Stubbs on behalf of the applicants, TJS Super Pty Ltd, Stacks Super Pty Ltd and
RTS Super Pty Ltd, the letter gives residents until Friday, 24 October, to contribute to a Social Impact Assessment.
Lake Cathie local Karen Cornish brought the letter to the community’s attention, arguing that the development has the potential to impact everyone.
“My biggest gripe is the [capacity] of the sewage treatment plant,” she told News Of The Area.
“It used to cope up until about five years ago.
“I’m worried about the dirty stormwater and the effect it will have on the beach.”
Paul Poleweski of the Bonny Hills Progress Association told NOTA that the development was already on the agenda for this week’s meeting.
“The building of the houses is not a surprise, but
the size of the development is, and its potential impact on infrastructure.”
The community’s online response to the shared letter was swift, with infrastructure pressures a major concern.
The Conceptual Development plan and subdivision includes:
- 227 detached dwelling lots
- 45 townhouses - 90 medium density dwellings
- neighbourhood shops and services
- public open space - retention of C2 Environmental Conservation zoned land.
While the consultants want to hear from those closest to the site, Ms Cornish encourages concerned community members to contact the Bulli office of Judith Stubbs and Associates - on 02 4283 7300 - before close of business Friday.
Duplication’s ‘final stretch’
IN GOOD news for Lighthouse Beach and Camden Haven commuters, the Ocean Drive Duplication project is entering its final stage of construction.
Crews started laying the asphalt atop the newly duplicated road this week with the process expected to take approximately four weeks.
Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) Group Manager Chris Favaloro said while this will be a disruptive period for motorists, the project remains on track for completion before the end of 2025.
“Over the coming month, we will embark on finalising the last remaining stages of this multi-year project, which when complete, will improve traffic flow and provide a modern, integrated
road corridor that supports our community’s daily travel needs and the region’s future growth,” Mr Favaloro said.
“Following completion of the asphalt works, crews will move on to line marking and the commissioning of the new traffic signals.”
Changed traffic conditions, including intersection access restrictions, reduced speed limits and minor delays are expected throughout the works zone.
Detours will be in place to safely guide motorists.
All road users are urged to drive to the conditions
and follow the direction of signage and traffic control.
The $111 million Ocean Drive Duplication project has been jointly funded by PMHC and Transport for NSW, as part of a shared commitment to improving safety, connectivity and travel efficiency across the region’s road network.
The project forms part of PMHC’s wider strategic objectives to deliver an integrated, sustainable transport network that improves connectivity, supports active travel and builds resilience across the local road system.
q The rezoning application is for the cleared rural land at the back of Lake Cathie, off Forest Parkway and Platypus Road.
q An aerial view of the Ocean Drive duplication. Photo: PMHC.
Milestone for Cowarra Dam
PORT Macquarie-Hastings Council is celebrating two decades since the opening of Cowarra Dam - a critical source of the region’s water supply.
Council staff and guests gathered at the site in the Cowarra State Forest earlier this week to mark the occasion.
Officially opened on October 14 2005, the 10,000 megalitre off-creek dam took 20 years of planning and community consultation.
"The Cowarra Dam stands as a testament to forwardthinking water management," Mayor Adam Roberts said.
"Twenty years ago, our community invested in critical infrastructure that has delivered water security through periods of drought and supported our region's
growth.
“We're building on that legacy with even more ambitious plans to deliver a new water treatment plant at Cowarra in a bid to secure water supply for more than 125,000 people across Port Macquarie, Wauchope, and Camden Haven for at least the next 30-40 years.”
This State Significant Infrastructure project is currently under environmental review.
If approved and constructed, it will meet the demands of the tens of thousands of new homes to be delivered by 2041 as outlined in the NSW North Coast Regional Plan.
The milestone celebration coincides with National Water Week.
“Not only is the 20-year
anniversary of Cowarra Dam an opportunity to look back at what we’ve achieved and where we are heading, but it is also an opportunity to recognise the importance that everyone plays in practicing proper water saving measures, no matter the season.”
A key feature of the project was the strong cultural partnership with the Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council, which resulted in 20 carved and decorated sculptural poles and mosaic panels installed on site to honour the significance of the land.
The award-winning art works which still stand today, earned Council the 2005 Local Government Supervisors Association NSW Cultural Award.
Early work begins on interchange
EARLY work is underway on the Pacific Highway–Harrington Road intersection upgrade.
The Australian and NSW Governments are investing $60 million in an interchange with an overpass that connects Harrington and Coopernook roads over the Pacific Highway.
“The project will improve road safety by removing the right hand turns on and off the highway, while also upgrading accessibility and connectivity to the Pacific Highway for local communities, visitors and freight operators,” Transport for NSW A/Executive Director Partnerships and Integration North Greg
Collins said.
Early work activities are underway to address the soft soil foundations.
The project is undertaking a key activity known as pre-loading, which stabilises the ground before the road is built.
“Soft soils are often found in floodplain areas and are characterised by
high water content and low strength,” Mr Collins said.
“They add complexities to road design and construction because they compress easily and are susceptible to movement; soft soil treatments reduce the expected amount of settlement once the road is open.
“Initial pre-loading at the
project site has already been carried out over a number of years.
“The embankment will be topped up with the final pre-load and surplus fill material to compress the soil and squeeze out the water before construction starts.”
Other work to be carried out includes installation of project signage, site establishment,
vegetation clearing and boundary fencing as well as installation of erosion and sedimentation controls.
Early work will take around 16 weeks to complete, with major work on the interchange expected to start in 2027.
Transport for NSW will continue to keep the community updated via the project web page at nswroads.work/h2c
You risk more than your own safety going a few K’s over.
No matter how quiet it is, or how many times you’ve driven the road, every kilometre over the speed limit increases the risk of a serious crash.
Isn’t it time we got serious about casual speeding?
q Mayor Adam Roberts with council staff and guests at the Cowarra OffCreek Storage Dam. Photos: PMHC.
Timbertown’s next chapter
By Sis HIGGINS
FOR almost half a century, Timbertown has stood as one of Wauchope’s most loved attractions, a place where history comes alive through steam, sawdust and storytelling.
It is now being offered for sale for the second time in its history.
The concept of Timbertown began after a report was commissioned in 1970.
The planners had envisaged the re-creation of an 1880 to 1910 working timber settlement.
It became a living museum that would celebrate Wauchope’s strong links to the timber industry and early pioneering life.
The park officially opened to the public on 11 December 1976, marking the beginning of what would become one of the Mid North Coast’s enduring tourist destinations.
Timbertown has offered generations of visitors a window into Australia’s past.
Families gathered to watch the steam train whistle its way around the track, children panned for
gold, and visitors stopped for a meal at the café before wandering through the blacksmith’s forge or watching the old sawmill in action.
More than just a tourist park, Timbertown became part of the cultural fabric of the Hastings region.
For locals, Timbertown was never just a destination. It was a memory-maker.
The rhythmic chug of the locomotive, the scent of freshly milled wood, and the friendly faces brought an authentic warmth that kept visitors returning year after year.
It offered a link to Wauchope’s identity as a timber town and served as a reminder of the region’s proud working roots.
In 2009, Timbertown was sold to the Waite family who officially opened the site on 1 June 2010.
David Waite shared on social media that following 16 years of ownership, he and his wife are retiring.
“Timbertown has been an incredible journey but with [two] recently arrived grandchildren, it’s time for family.
“I have enjoyed being in business for over 35 years
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but the [seven] days a week is about to change.
“Physically, emotionally and financially the past 16 years [have] been incredibly challenging but we wouldn’t change too much.
“[These] summer school holidays will see the end of being the train driver for the past eight years.
“Thank you so much to my wife and kids who supported my dream.”
Sales agents at Savills informed News Of The Area that Timbertown presents an opportunity for significant tourism and accommodation expansion.
A Development Application was recently submitted for a caravan park expansion.
Leon Alaban, Head of Hotels - National at Savills Australia and New Zealand said, “The scale and location of Timbertown are unmatched on the Mid North Coast.
“The proposed DA for [the] caravan park expansion is just the beginning of what’s possible here.”
Expressions of Interest close Friday 21 November at 2pm.
The sale is expected to fetch upwards of $10 million.
q A collection of past photos of visitors to Timbertown. Photo: Facebook
q Jaida from Forster assisting train driver David Waite. Photo: Facebook
Garage Sale Trail to ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’
By Pauline CAIN
THE Garage Sale Trail began as a small community event at Bondi Beach 16 years ago and has grown into an Australia-wide event.
It is being held this year over the weekends of 8-9 and 15-16 November.
Homes, units, community groups, whole streets and schools, can host a garage sale and support the principle of
“reduce, reuse, recycle”.
In 2024, around 300,000 Australians shopped or sold at 13,000 garage sales.
Sellers made an average of $499 and kept 418 tonnes of waste out of landfill.
Registration is free and includes listing on a national map, how-to guides and sales tips and promotional materials.
Almost 9000 individual garage sales across Australia
have already been listed for this year.
Liz Stephens and her neighbours in Home Street, Port Macquarie, took part in the Garage Sale Trail in 2023 and 2024.
“In 2023 five of 10 apartments in our block were involved with items for sale in each garage as well as in our driveway,” she said.
“We advertised in the surrounding streets and
many neighbours appeared and enjoyed the community atmosphere.
“We had free tea and coffee and cakes for sale and lots of seating in our garden.
“Over 150 people attended that year.
“Last year, more of our residents joined us.
“Neighbours in the block swapped furniture and other items and we shared morning tea and lunch in the garden.
“It has helped to create a community in our block and also inspired us to recycle our household items.”
Jenny and Barry Watson attended the sale in Home Street.
“We loved the community connections and a chance for neighbours to get together,” they said.
“Affordable bargains and community connections,
simple as ABC.”
Port Macquarie Hastings Council (one of 90 councils supporting the Garage Sale Trail) is running a Car Boot Sale as part of the event. It will be in the car park next to the library in Grant Street on Sunday 16 November, from 10am-1pm. To register as a seller or to find sales go to garagesaletrail.com.au/ PMHC.
q Barry and Jenny Watson enjoying the community atmosphere at last year’s Big Block Sale.
q Liz Stephens welcomes the neighbourhood to the Big Block Sale in 2024.
Old practices rekindled in new firefighting partnerships
ABORIGINAL communities
across the NSW North Coast are working with Forestry Corporation of NSW to integrate cultural burning into government bushfire management frameworks.
These local partnerships, under the Federal Government-funded Fire, Country and People program, aim to strengthen community resilience to major bushfire events and improve land management practices across traditional Aboriginal lands.
As part of this initiative, members of the Western Bundjalung, Yaegl, Gumbaynggirr, Bunyah and Birpai communities have attended fire training sessions at Jubullum, Grafton and Port Macquarie over the past year.
This has occurred under partnerships with the Western Bundjalung community’s Ngullingah Jugun Aboriginal Corporation, the Yaegl Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Land Council, the Birpai Local Aboriginal Land Council and the Bunyah Local Aboriginal Land Council.
Delivered by fire training specialists Fireground, the training has provided accredited firefighting qualifications to members of the Northern Rivers, Clarence Valley, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie/Hastings Aboriginal communities.
The program equips participants with essential firefighting skills and fosters collaboration between Aboriginal communities and government agencies, combining traditional cultural burning methods with modern firefighting techniques.
Forestry Corporation’s Aboriginal Heritage and Partnerships Manager, John Shipp said, “This program creates an opportunity for… communities to work with government agencies to develop a path forward for effective and sustainable bushfire management, combining traditional cultural burning with modern firefighting techniques.
“This will improve the resilience of the community to major bushfires.
“The use of fire in the environment is only one
aspect of the community’s land management experience, which has existed for more than sixty thousand years and importantly this program equips participants with essential firefighting skills and qualifications for
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future careers in firefighting,” he said.
The Fire, Country and People project will include a research component to build a scientific evidence base around cultural burning, investigating its impact on bushfire intensity and spread.
This approach supports the integration of Indigenous knowledge into broader fire management frameworks, contributing to sustainable and culturally informed land stewardship.
The Fire, Country and People project is a threeyear $3-million program funded by the Australian Government and jointly supported by Forestry Corporation.
q The training has provided accredited firefighting qualifications to members of the Port Macquarie-Hastings Aboriginal community. Photo: supplied.
Rotary book appeal
By Luke HADFIELD
THE Rotary Club of Laurieton is calling on the community to donate quality preloved books for its upcoming Summer Book Sale, to be held in January at the Laurieton United Services Club.
The popular event will run for 10 days and is expected to once again draw book lovers of all ages.
The Rotary Book Sales
have become a much-loved local tradition, offering thousands of books at bargain prices while helping raise funds for literacy initiatives and essential community projects.
If your bookshelves are overflowing, this is the perfect time to pass on your gently used books to new readers.
Donations of fiction, nonfiction, children’s and young adult titles are all welcome,
as well as puzzles and jigsaws in good condition.
Books can be dropped off at BIG A Plumbing Supplies in the Laurieton industrial area, or arrangements can be made for collection.
By donating, you will be supporting both local literacy programs and Rotary’s wider community work.
Every book helps make a difference.
“We’re grateful to
q Rotary Club of Laurieton is requesting help to fill their tables, one book at a time.
everyone who donates books or simply comes along to the sale to find a good read,” coordinator Caroline Hall said.
“Events like this remind us of the power of community and the joy of reading.”
For more information, to arrange a large donation, or to learn more about the Rotary Club of Laurieton, contact Caroline on 0418 631 214.
Scarlett Women celebrate 20 years
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By Rachael THORPE
THE Red Hat Society - Scarlett Women of the Camden Haven celebrated a special twodecade milestone on Monday, 20 October.
The date marked 20 years since female golfers at Laurieton United Services Club decided to form a social women’s group, after Barbara Pole and the late Linda Perry read an article in Woman’s Day about similar groups in the USA.
The Scarlett Women of the Camden Haven meet for lunch once a month at a local café or restaurant,
stimulating the hospitality economy while they socialise.
Each month’s outing is organised by the ladies celebrating a birthday that month, with everyone wearing fabulous purple outfits and elegant red hats.
Current “Queen Bee” Barbara Pole told News Of The Area, “We have reached the age of 50 so it is time to have some fun.
“If anyone in the group needs something we are there for them, including taking turns to carpool.
“It is all about fun, friendship, and the red hat.”
To keep it manageable
numbers are capped at 20 and there is always a waiting list, particularly amongst local golfers.
The goal of the group is to help women socialise and find enjoyment and fulfilment in all aspects of their lives, with the red and purple regalia inspired by English poet Jenny Joseph’s poem ‘Warning’.
While many of the members still play golf, others have transitioned over to cards instead.
Highlights for the group over the last 20 years include performing at Laurieton Christmas Carols, marching in the Laurieton Street Parade, and attending national get togethers with other Scarlett Women.
q Kay Eccleston and Barbara Pole.
q The Scarlett Women of the Camden Haven.
Opportunity for coffee and a chat
By Rachael THORPE
THE $5 Coffee Charity Fund Inc has launched a regular “Coffee and Chat” event to build community in Camden Haven.
Held from 2-4pm on Mondays at the Camden Haven Anglican Church, the weekly gathering is specifically targeted at those who are experiencing social isolation.
The church has a beautiful outdoor area to sit in, with coffee, tea, and cakes provided.
Coffee and Chat is the latest initiative from the $5 Coffee Charity Fund
group, which has become an integral part of the Camden Haven community in the past four years.
Formed after a group of coffee drinkers decided to forgo one coffee a week and donate that money to support local projects, to date $40,000 has been dispensed to help organisations such as Aussie Battlers, as well as many individual families who are doing it tough.
As well as the monthly donation by members, the group holds events such as BBQs and children’s discos which serve a dual purpose of raising money and
providing social activities for the community.
Chairperson Brian GilesBrown emphasised that while the club is facilitated via the Anglican Church, the events the group hosts are not faith based.
“Our objective is to help the community, raise funds, and assist people in need,” Brian said.
“We have recently installed a full commercial kitchen at the church which provides us with greater opportunities.”
For more information on Coffee and Chat, contact Brian Giles-Brown on 0439 569 992.
Count the birds this week
THE 2025 Aussie Bird Count, one of Australia’s largest citizen science events, began on Monday.
This national celebration of our unique and diverse birdlife will run to Sunday, 26 October 2025.
BirdLife Australia invites people of all ages to take just 20 minutes out of their day to spot, identify, and count the birds around them.
Last year, more than 57,000 participants submitted nearly 130,000 checklists and logged more than 4.1 million birds across the country using the free Aussie Bird Count app.
The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in
2024.
Will they swoop in for the top three once more in 2025?
How to take part:
1. Pick your spot –anywhere you like, from your backyard to your favourite park or garden
2. Spend 20 minutes quietly observing the birds you see
3. Submit your count using the Aussie Bird Count app, which will help you identify the birds you see and hear
BirdLife Australia is the national bird conservation charity behind the Aussie Bird Count which has grown in popularity over more than a decade.
“It’s not about being a bird expert,” said Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia’s National Public Affairs
Manager.
“It’s about spending time outdoors and discovering something new about your local environment.
“The Aussie Bird Count shows how citizen science can bring families and communities together while deepening our understanding of Australia’s unique wildlife.
“Birds are considered indicators of environmental health, and one in six Australian bird species is now under threat.
“Citizen science can play a vital role in filling the gaps between professional surveys and helping communities take ownership of conservation.”
Download the free Aussie Bird Count app or visit www.aussiebirdcount. org.au to register.
Citizen scientists called on to spot underwater flowers
A NEW citizen science project led by UNSW Sydney is inviting beachgoers, snorkelers and divers to spot and share photographs of seagrass flowers along the Camden Haven coast.
The endangered seagrass Posidonia australis forms rich underwater meadows that capture carbon, support fisheries, and help stabilise shorelines.
It’s one of the most important habitats in coastal ecosystems but many NSW meadows have declined due to historical dredging and pollution, with ongoing pressures from climate change, boating impacts, and coastal development.
Unlike their land-based counterparts that rely on wind or insects, seagrasses like Posidonia release pollen that drifts through the water, carried by currents to
fertilise other flowers.
The new citizen-science project, Seeds of the Sea, will build the first statewide picture of Posidonia flowering to identify opportunities for seed collection to support future restoration.
“We still lack basic information on when and where Posidonia meadows flower and set seed in NSW,” said Natalie Coy, PhD candidate at UNSW Sydney and lead for Seeds of the Sea.
“By sharing sightings, the community can help fill that gap.
“Seagrasses like Posidonia usually reproduce by cloning - sending out new shoots from underground roots and rhizomes, just like lawn grasses on land.
“But they can also flower and produce fruits, mixing genetic material between
different plants.
“That boost in genetic diversity can help them adapt to changing environments and make them more resilient in the face of climate change.
“With better data on flowering and fruiting, we can scale up work with our partners to rebuild damaged meadows.”
Members of the public can take part by photographing Posidonia flowers, fruits or seeds found on NSW beaches - or any flowers and fruits seen while snorkelling or diving (if safe to do so) - and then uploading the date, location and photos at www. seedsofthesea.org.
In NSW, flowering and fruiting typically occur August–December (sometimes into January), but timing varies among years and locations.
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q Posidonia australis forms rich underwater meadows. Photo: Seeds of the Sea.
q Donna Giles-Brown, Coffee and Chat coordinator.
q The Rainbow Lorikeet, Noisy Miner, and Australian Magpie topped the charts in 2024.
Foster carers in high demand on the Mid North Coast
MID NORTH COAST
residents are being urged to consider becoming foster carers due to a significant demand for children needing the love and support of a safe and stable home.
Life Without Barriers’ NSW regional director for NSW Family Base Care North services, Benn Anderson, said many children are unable to live with their families for many different reasons.
“We always need more carers, particularly here on the Mid North Coast," Mr
Anderson said.
“It is so important that we find more foster carers who can provide a safe, stable, and loving home for these children.
“The love and support of a foster carer can help change the trajectory of a child’s life and have a big impact on their health and wellbeing.”
that next step to find out more information.
“The more foster carers we can recruit, the more likely children will be able to stay close and connected to their family, community, and kin,” Mr Anderson said.
People who are interested in becoming a foster carer can find out more by visiting the Life Without Barriers website at lwb.org.au, or emailing carers@lwb.org.au.
“We know that people living on the Mid North Coast have big hearts,” Mr Anderson said.
“If anyone feels like they have the capacity to support a child who needs some love, care and
that be through providing some respite care, or short,
Infrastructure 'key' offers to unlock regional housing
By Kat Wong, AAP
SOME regional Australians may get a reprieve from the housing crisis as councils
are offered interest relief to build more drains, roads, and other infrastructure.
Though many parts of regional Australia have
It comes as Life Without Barriers launches its Sharing is Caring Campaign, which raises awareness of the need for more foster carers, and encourages people to take strategy.
ample residential land, it often isn't ready for development due to a lack of funding and planning for critical infrastructure,
a 2024 national regional summit found.
From last week, councils outside Sydney - such as Port Macquarie-Hastings Council - are now able to apply to have half the interest cost of loans for such infrastructure covered by the NSW government, helping them to deliver roads, parks and other population supports.
"Infrastructure unlocks housing, and this investment is about making sure regional NSW has the roads, water, sewerage and community facilities it needs to support housing growth," Planning Minister Paul Scully said.
"By backing councils to deliver these projects sooner and at a lower cost, we're helping to deliver more homes for people who want to live, work and stay in the regions."
Up to $20.9 million will be made available by the NSW government.
Weather forecast: A mixed bag ahead
By Kate SHELTON
LOOKING ahead into November, the long-term forecast suggests we may be settling into a stretch of average, unsettled weather.
We may need to prepare for a few weeks of showers and persistent windy conditions.
While this forecast may dampen some offshore plans, it often provides excellent conditions for estuary and freshwater action. It's wise to take full advantage of this current week's weather.
Across the region, river, rock, and freshwater fishing have continued to fire,
offering anglers a thrilling variety of species, and providing plenty of action.
The Hastings River continues its reputation as a consistent fishery, with reports dominated by flathead and mulloway. These sought-after species are being found throughout the entire system, with a healthy mix of quality adult fish and smaller juveniles.
For those chasing a heavier line-stretching battle, mulloway have been making notable appearances; targeting the deeper sections of the river during the tide change using soft plastics has been the most effective
The offshore scene is also promising.
Close to shore, snapper have been highly cooperative in the waters south of the Lighthouse, with fish up to an impressive five kilograms succumbing to both wellpresented bait and effective plastic lures.
Moving south, the fishing action remains diverse and productive.
Crowdy and further south has produced impressive rock fishing, with drummer being a definite highlight.
Bream have been active around most coastal headlands, but the area around Dunbogan has been particularly popular.
Offshore from this region, reports have included good
hauls of teraglin and solid snapper.
Further north, the Macleay River has been a hive of activity, providing anglers with good numbers of flathead and bream, and even the occasional surprise kingfish reported around the river mouth.
Beach fishing near Hat Head has yielded a mixed bag including bream, dart, and flathead, while local offshore crews have also reported promising catches of snapper and kingfish further north.
Finally, freshwater enthusiasts have celebrated a fantastic start to the season, with bass numbers surging.
As the weather warms and summer approaches, the intensity of insect activity is set to increase dramatically.
Previous low-cost loan initiatives have already helped support 60,000 homes and $262 million in local infrastructure projects in regional NSW.
While the federal National Housing Infrastructure Facility is often used to fund this kind of work, small local governments usually seek less than the minimum loan amount offered by the facility, the regional summit found.
The NSW government is also offering up to $3 million in grants to support local planning projects that improve affordability and enable new housing.
These generally range from $20,000 to $250,000 for work such as housing strategies and development control plans.
Though many acknowledge a need for infrastructure, it tends to have a "prohibitively high" per-dwelling cost, which
is only worsened by skills and materials shortages, an August report from the Regional Australia Institute found.
Meanwhile, the population of regional Australia has grown even as new housing supply in these areas continues to decline.
The regions are still more affordable than Australia's capitals but the worsening dwelling priceto-income ratios are driving those from the cities into regional Australia and pushing up prices.
"We know housing supply is one of the biggest challenges facing regional communities," Regional NSW Minister Tara Moriarty said.
"By supporting councils to deliver enabling infrastructure sooner and at a lower cost, we're helping families, key workers and young people find a place to call home in the regions."
q Foster carers are in high demand on the Mid North Coast.
q A fantastic snapper for Matt Easson, recently caught on fresh bait just north of Plomer.
q Planning Minister Paul Scully says the NSW government is supporting housing growth in the regions. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
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Every day in Australia, one in four pregnancies end in loss, six babies are stillborn, a miscarriage occurs every 3.5 minutes and three babies die before their first birthday.
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The Bears Of Hope mission involves acknowledging these precious babies and connecting families in safe spaces and respecting that grief is personal and unique.
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This beautifully
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As you arrive, a picturesque tree-lined driveway welcomes you into your own private haven.
The main residence is bathed in natural light and showcases stunning wooden
flooring throughout.
It features four bedrooms, three of which are generously sized with built-in robes.
The fourth room offers flexibility as a nursery, study, or additional bedroom, also with built-in storage.
The heart of the home is a large modern kitchen, a chef’s dream with ample bench space and storage.
Spacious villa in a block of three. Located at the end of a central Laurieton cul-de-sac, short walk to shopping and all recreation facilities. Two generous bedrooms, open plan living, heaps of natural light, internally accessed garage. Fully ducted reverse cycle air conditioning. Cozy, private outdoor living area. Very secure and a quiet location.
The spacious dining room is enhanced by a ceiling fan, while the cosy living area features a wood heater, ceiling fans, and reverse-cycle air conditioning for year-round comfort.
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Whether you're seeking a tranquil lifestyle, a hobby farm, or a nature-filled retreat, this property offers the perfect balance of rural charm and modern convenience.
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By Manny WOOD
Go for wool and come home shorn
HARRY makes a will, leaving 50 percent of his estate to his eldest son, Steven.
His other son, Robert receives just 15 percent and the rest of the estate is to be distributed amongst other family members and friends.
When Harry passes away three years later, his estate is valued at $3 million.
After Harry’s death, Robert receives a copy of his late father’s will and is unhappy that he receives a much smaller share of the estate then his older brother.
Robert makes a claim against his father’s estate seeking further provision on the basis that he believes 15 percent of the estate does not constitute “proper and adequate” provision.
A Court ordered mediation is unsuccessful and the case proceeds to a hearing.
Robert is cross-examined and he describes his relationship with his father as “difficult and dysfunctional” although regular contact was maintained.
However, it comes to light that some 15 years before Harry’s death, he questioned Robert about allegations of domestic violence regarding Robert’s wife.
The Court hears that after this discussion, contact between Harry and Robert ceased.
Robert denies the allegations, but his wife fails to provide evidence to the contrary.
The Court notes that Harry’s last Will contains a clause stating that he and Robert had been estranged and that Robert showed a “lack of concern” and made “no attempt to reconcile”.
Steven, on the other hand, gives evidence that he had a close relationship with Harry, which included caring for him during his illness towards the end of his life.
The Court accepts that Robert has “fallen on hard times” and has financial needs, which would otherwise assist his claim but in light of the estrangement between Robert and his father, the Court concludes that Harry did not have a moral obligation to provide Robert with more than 15 percent of his estate.
Ultimately, Robert’s claim fails completely and he is ordered to pay the estate’s legal costs as well as his own, with the effect that his inheritance, which would have been approximately $450,000, is halved.
This fictional column is not legal advice.
Drawing clouds and coconuts: Why cartoonists never tire of the Pearly Gates and the Desert Island
By Cartoonist Paul DORIN
YOU would think that after decades, cartoonists would have wrung out every last drop of humour from two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world - the Pearly Gates and the Desert Island.
Yet, somehow, they keep producing timeless comedy that continues to entertain readers finding fresh ways to make us laugh.
Maybe we draw the gates and the island because they remind us what cartoons do best - open up the impossible. Both are wonderfully spare in detail: a gate, a cloud; a palm tree, a patch of sand.
But those empty spaces invite imagination.
Add a touch of the absurd, a dash of fantasy, or a wink of the surreal, and suddenly the familiar becomes irresistible proof that even the simplest scenes can hold the boundless reach of imagination.
These two settings act as shorthand for everything cartoonists love - isolation and judgment, survival and redemption, humour and hope.
They’re not clichés so much as open canvases, ready to absorb whatever the modern world throws their way, giving cartoonists the freedom to explore.
The Pearly Gates cartoon and the Desert Island cartoon are the twin pillars of endless humour.
One deals with the end of life; the other, with being stranded in it.
One asks for judgment, the other for survival.
And between them lies the full spectrum of human comedy - the moral reflection, the ridiculous, and the eternal shrug that binds the afterlife or the middle of nowhere together.
There’s a certain genius in their simplicity.
With just a few lines, an artist can drop a
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR
Jasminda,
I was recently being led to my medical appointment by a young intern when I accidentally broke wind. It was loud and it was pretty clear that I was the culprit.
I am in my mid-fifties. I was mortified.
Should I have said something to him?
Brook S.
Dear
Brook,
First of all, let's normalise this. According to medical sources, the average person breaks wind, as you so delicately put it, somewhere between five and 20 times a day.
Since you were in a medical facility, I have no doubt that the intern has had this happen multiple times in the past.
The hallway is also far less offensive than the consulting bed (particularly if you’re horizontal with legs akimbo during an Ob Gyn consultation).
Given the quality of food in hospital cafeterias, he has probably also been a bit windy himself on occasion.
Should you have said something?
reader into an instantly recognisable scene. Everyone knows where they are.
The setting does all the heavy lifting so the joke can take flight.
The Pearly Gates cartoon is greeted by St. Peter, where Heaven’s bureaucracy meets morality and souls wait patiently for their final interview.
The Desert Island cartoon, by contrast is greeted by loneliness, a single palm tree on a small patch of sand, surrounded by suspiciously calm water endlessly reinventing ways to make small talk about eternity and survival.
Cartoonists are drawn to these minimalism scenes not because they’re easy, but because they’re empty.
The lack of clutter gives plenty of room for ideas and the ultimate stage for exaggeration, stripping away detail until only the essence remains: hope, regret, survival, isolation.
The fewer props you draw, the louder the idea speaks.
The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are characters in their own right, perfect amplifiers that hum quietly while the punch line lands.
A gate is never just a gate.
An island is never just an island.
They’re about perspective - about laughing at the absurdity of our limits and the persistence of our imagination.
In the end, whether we find ourselves sketching clouds or coconuts, the joy is in the drawing.
The gates and the island remain perfect playgrounds for cartoonists.
There are no last jokes, only new angles.
This is very much a contextual decision.
If, for example, you had been in the company of family or close friends, it would have been perfectly acceptable to laugh it off (or blame the dog).
Dogs are wonderful scapegoats because they can't talk back and if they do whine to defend themselves, it just adds more validation to your argument: “Why did we get that dog in the first place? Not only does it stink, but it won't shut up.”
Just be very careful, if you are a guest in someone's home, that you check the finer details.
I was once told a story about a person who kept blaming a friend's dog on his own bowel issues.
It turned out the dog, who sat quietly in the corner all night minding its own business, was so well behaved because it had been taxidermied.
I'd avoid owning up in professional settings and I feel your medical appointment falls into that category.
The intern probably remained confidential until he conferred with his family later in the day saying, “You wouldn't believe the number of middleaged ladies that just let it rip in the corridor. It's like a scene out of The Nutty Professor. Maybe I should have stuck with accountancy.”
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
q The Pearly Gates and the Desert Island are two of the most symbolic settings in the cartoon world.
Skate Jam coming to Lake Cathie
By Joel HILLIER-CONRY
THE Port Macquarie and Camden Haven skate scene is gearing up for a Halloweenthemed skate event at Lake Cathie Skate Park on Friday, 31 October.
Running from 5pm until late, the Halloween Skate
Jam has been organised by Curb Lordz Skate Supply, a grassroots project started by local skater Andy McLellan. What began as a simple idea to make quality skate gear more accessible has quickly grown into a movement keeping the local skate community rolling
strong by creating events and providing opportunities for the local scene to grow.
After finding success with the recent Port Macquarie Skate Jam, Andy said the drive to host events came from one of skateboarding’s most iconic gatherings.
“The inspiration comes
Swimming season launches
LAURIETON Swimming
Club’s 2025-2026 season has launched from the blocks, with 60 swimmers taking to the lanes for a club night on Monday, 20 October.
Aside from the action in the pool, the BBQ was
running hot thanks to the club’s volunteers and sponsors, allowing swimmers and their families to enjoy a meal between races.
The club is currently seeking more community
members to get involved, both as swimmers and volunteers.
Laurieton Swimming Club meets on Monday nights at 5:45pm at the Laurieton Memorial Pool.
For more information contact laurietonswimmingclub@ gmail.com
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
19th OCTOBER, 2025
In a closely fought contest, Terry Miles was victorious over Barrie Isaac in the Final of the Mens Major Singles. Barrie took an early lead, and held onto the lead for 20 ends, before Milesy pegged him back, to ultimately win 25-22. Conditions were challenging
KCC Results Ladies Golf
By Carolynne ROSE
WEDNESDAY 15th October
a Three Person Ambrose was play in Memory of
Kew Ladies Bowls
By Velvanie HARTAS
TUESDAY 21st October
Even though it was a hot day we still had a good roll up for our Social Bowls. Next week our Pair Games are starting, with one being played on Monday 27th, then another two played on Tuesday 28th,and another one played Wednesday 29th. So good Luck to all those who are playing.
with a 25-35 km wind, but it didn't affect the quality of the bowls played by these two champions. It was truly inspiring to see how calmly both finalists played, nerves didn't seem to be a factor, and the standard of sportsmanship was amazing. I don't think there was a single measure in the 27 ends, which simply blows my mind! Such was the level of trust in each others judgement.
Jane Napper. 30 Entrants made up 10 teams. The Overall Winners were 1. J Hardy, L Von Holdt and C Rose with score of 59.66. The Prize was a trophy donated by Bill Napper. 2nd team was P Egan, J
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By Suzanne MILES
TUESDAY, 14th October,
Ladies Major Triples Club Championship, Round 2Anne Wilson, Di Fisher & Ros Hancox def. Lynne Watson, Yvonne Howard & Vera Hamilton.
Sharon Stokmanis, Judi Blackler/sub for Jenny Roberts & Shauna Proctor def. Sandra Bloch,
from the Belco Bowl Jam that happens every year in Canberra,” he said.
“It’s three days of organised chaos that brings the worldwide skateboard community together.”
Lake Cathie is the next community set to witness the Skate Jam action.
“I want to spread the events around different skate parks so everyone has an opportunity to come,” Andy said.
“The Halloween Jam is going to be one big skate session.
“If you’re out there killing it, you could win a prize.
“There’s also a prize for best dressed, so make sure you dress up spooky.
“There’ll be a sausage
sizzle, lollies to give away, and plenty of good times.”
For Andy, these events aren’t just about skating, they’re about community.
“By giving skaters more chances to have fun, make new friends, and build connections, the scene gets a little stronger each time,” he said.
As for what’s next, Andy hints there’s more in store for skaters across the Mid North Coast.
“We have a few things in the works,” he revealed.
“Dave Tyson from Sk8 Sense is working on building a skate community as well as skate lessons for the youth across the Mid North Coast.
“Stay tuned by following his page on social media, @ sk8sense.”
q Peter Terp demonstrates his style.
Congratulations to Terry for taking out the championship. and commiserations to Barrie. Both Terry and Barrie can be proud of the standard of bowls played in challenging conditions, and the level of sportsmanship displayed. It really could have gone either way, and was a fantastic game to watch.
In Wednesday Social Bowls, Bob Kennett, Steve Torrins and Stewart Rogan
Bevan and R Sinclair with 60.333. 3rd team was J Berick, K Eccleston and D Christensen with 62 pts.
FRIDAY 17th, the 18hole Ladies Stableford had 9 entrants. Winner was S Warner with 43 pts c/b.
Chris Baldwin & Heather Worsfield.
Roberta Henry, Marg Peasnell & Lynne Gibson def. Barbara Roberson, Fiona Brassey & Marilyn Dewson.
Lynne Lawson, Nola Scott & Susan Malzard def. Jan Opitz, Kay Jobson & Anna Innes/sub for Helene White.
Ladies Social BowlsFay Greenwood, Roslyn Stone & Veronica Stewartwinners.
Olwen Hulland, Margaret
Surf racing returns to Bonny Hills
THE World Ocean Series returns to Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills from 31 October to 2 November, serving as a celebration of “surf sport, community, and coastal culture”.
The action kicks off on the Friday with the Port Macquarie 7000, with competitors taking on two days of elite ocean racing.
Live finals will be held
claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Steve Hall, Brad Conway and Bob Clark. Voucher winners were Reggie Robb, Andrew Richards, Ian Hodgkinson and Barrie Isaac.
The Friday Jackpot saw two lucky teams draw the Major Jackpot. Jeff Dixon, Don MacFarlane and Peter Hope shared the Jackpot with Peter Woolley, Lorraine Rothe and Dennis Rothe. Voucher winners were Jeff
2nd C Krogh 43 pts and 3rd
C Snudden 39 pts. NTP C Krogh on 12th hole.
9 Hole comp had a total of 10 entrants. Overall winner was M Russell with score of 21. 2nd L Innes with 20 pts, 3rd D Keane
Avery & Theresa Wiserunners-up.
WEDNESDAY, 15th
October, Open PairsLee Butcher & Terry McDermott - winners. Paul Goodacre & Rob Penroserunners-up.
THURSDAY, 16th
October, Men's Major Triples Club Championship, Qtr. FinalP. Williams, G. Burton & M. Stuart def. R. Downes, K. Woods & D. Hamilton.
G. Beves, I Model & D.
at 2pm on Saturday, 1 November.
On Sunday 2 November, the spotlight turns to the next generation at the Race One World Youth Championships, as rising stars from across the globe compete for international titles.
The Wauchope-Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club will be the centre of
the event, with surf club volunteers assisting with running it.
“There will also be great food and refreshments from its bar, Beaches at Bonny Hills restaurant, and from Bonny’s Beach Café, as well as plenty of live entertainment,” said a club spokesperson.
Entries to the events are still open, with all entries received after 27 October incurring a late fee.
SPORT RESULTS
Wylie, Carol Cheers, Andrew Richards and Cliff Kerr. Carol tried to repair her bowls shoes during the week, and managed to stick them to the kitchen floor. Luckily her feet weren't in them at the time.
The Kew Classic Triples is just two weeks away, being played on Saturday 1st November and Sunday 2nd of November.
19 pts and 4th J Cotter 16 pts. NTP was M Russell 2nd shot on 10th hole.
SATURDAY 18th October Ladies Stableford with 8 entrants.
Murray def. P. Gleeson, B. Young & D. Pierce.
D. Hancox, J. Fuller & J. Myers def. C. Jones, C. Taylor & M. Cassidy.
Men's Social Triples -
Rink 11 - Brian Sloggett, John Morgan & Rob Edwards.
Rink 10 - Geoff Delamotte, Simon Southern & Steve Webster.
Rink 10 - Doug Porter, Brian Pearce & John Abernathy - Silver Medal.
SATURDAY, 18th October,
Entries for the Mens Major Pairs are now open, closing on 8th of November. Dates for the first rounds are Saturday 15th Nov, Sunday 16th Nov, Sunday 23rd Nov, Saturday 29th Nov and Sunday 30th Nov. Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Saturday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress).
Winner was M Walton with 35 pts c/b, 2nd J Berick 35 pts. 3rd S Frost 33 pts, and 4th C Snudden 32 pts. NTP on 12th hole was J Berick who also scored a birdie on that hole.
Men's Major Triples Club Championship, Qtr. FinalP. McNamara, P. Innes & P. Barry def. D. Begley, G. Darcy & B. Pearce.
Ladies Social BowlsKay Deas & Sharon Stokmanis/Skip - winners. Louise Mathews, Kay Sallaway & Susan Malzard/ Skip - runner-up.
Men's Social PairsRink 3 - Peter Harris & Alan Bigg. Rink 5 - Rob Edwards & Bill Olausen.
q Laurieton Swimming Club members in full flight. Photo: supplied.
SUDOKU
Death Notice
Hall, Frederick William
Passed away peacefully 15/10/25 at Laurieton Whiddon Hostel
Age: 98 years
Beloved husband of Claire, loving brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Now at Peace
Funeral Notice
BOEKENSTEIN, Anita Pamela
Passed away peacefully at Whiddon Laurieton on the 20th October 2025.
Aged 84 years
Formally of West Haven, avid traveller and lover of life.
Much cherished mother to Andrea and son-in-law Ross, partner to Kerry Walsh (dec) and sister to Brenda, Joyce, Maureen and Keith (dec).
Family and friends are warmly invited to her funeral service at Simplicity Chapel, 16 Lake St Laurieton at 11am on Thursday 30th October 2025.
16 Lake Street Laurieton 02 6527 9710
CLARKE, Joyce Marie
Passed peacefully with family by her side on 15th October 2025.
Aged 92 years.
Late of Bobs Creek formerly of Hornsby. Dearly loved wife of Charles ‘Fred’, mother and mother in law of Warren & Liz and Ivan & Kratai.
Cherished grandmother to Kashaerelle & Daniel, Sunisar, Vincent, Arawan and Great Grandmother to Florence.
Family and friends of Joyce are warmly invited to attend her funeral service at Simplicity Chapel, Laurieton at 11am on 28th October followed by burial service at Laurieton Cemetery. A reception of light refreshments will be held directly after the burial at the Laurieton United Services Club.
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ABC TV, 8.15pm
It’s the most conventional entry yet in the Mystery Road legacy, but this second season of outback detective Jay Swan’s (Gold Logie nominee Mark Coles Smith, pictured) prequel story is far from straightforward. Expectant parents Swan and Mary (NCIS: Sydney’s Tuuli Narkle) returned to her home town to prepare for their new arrival, but have instead found themselves at the centre of a 30-year-old mystery. In tonight’s conclusion, Swan continues his hunt for missing teen Swayze (The New Boy’s Aswan Reid), while Mary learns the truth about her adoption.
FRIDAY,
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Something wicked this way comes – the seven deadly sins (namely lust, pride and envy) are at the forefront for the latest season of this sun-soaked dating series. Fresh from a role hosting Love Island USA companion program Aftersun, Sophie Monk (pictured) welcomes a new group of stunning Aussie singles to a Spanish villa for their own summer of love. Olympic medallist Zac Incerti already spends most of his time around the pool, so he’ll be right at home with Love Island swimwear-forward dress code. He’s joined in this year’s starting line-up of shirtless hunks by NFL player Jotham Russell, who is hoping his athletic pursuits lead to a sporting chance at romance.
TUESDAY HOFF ROADING
Designs Australia. (PG, R) 2.55 Home Delivery. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.15 The Story Of Tea. (PGd, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (PG, R) 11.00 Luke Nguyen’s India. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Past Ended On Mango Street. (Mal) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The
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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh explores a country garden.
8.30 Professor T. (MA15+) A caretaker is accused of murdering his employer.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) Arthur breaks both his wrists.
10.15 The Assembly. (PGl, R) 11.00 ABC Late News.
11.20 Silent Witness. (Ma, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Ben Fogle’s Endurance: Race For The Nile. (Premiere, PGa)
9.25 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGav)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Sisi. (MA15+av, R)
11.50 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+lv, R)
2.05 Heritage Rescue. (R)
3.50 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (PG, R)
4.20 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.55 Japan 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.
8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Supremacy. (2004, Mlv, R) A former CIA agent, suffering from amnesia, tries to clear his name after being framed for a botched assassination. Matt Damon, Franka Potente.
10.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGal, R)
11.15 GetOn Extra.
11.45 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
12.15 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGal, R)
1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
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Few could ask for a better guide to New Zealand’s breathtaking beauty than comedian Rhys Darby. Flight of the Conchords and Our Flag Means star shows none other than international icon David Hasselhoff around his stomping ground in this dynamic docuseries. Part interview, part travelogue, the former co-stars get to know each other as they explore Aotearoa’s unique wildlife, food and culture over the course of a month-long roadtrip. Hasselhoff (above left, with Darby) hopes to discover a new side of hiself in the process, while Darby is aiming for a coveted NZ tourism gig. Tuesday’s second leg flies the pair to Stewart Island/Rakiura, where they get up close and personal with local birdlife.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG)
8.40 MOVIE: John Wick. (2014, MA15+lv, R)
10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl)
11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.20 Innovation Nation. (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
Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 9.00 The Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Garden Gurus Moments. 12.10 MOVIE: Psycho-In-Law. (2017, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie.
6.00
SATURDAY, October 25
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Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Royal Homes: Castle Of Mey. (Premiere)
8.25 Rose Ayling-Ellis: Old Hands, New Tricks. Rose Ayling-Ellis embarks on an experiment.
10.40 The Hospital: In The Deep End: The Problem With Modern Life. (Ma, R)
11.40 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
3.00 Outside: Beyond The Lens. (R)
4.00 Black West. (Mav, R)
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00
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6am Morning Programs. 8.25 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 10.20 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 12.20pm Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, M) 2.15 The Movie Show. 2.50 Sissi. (1955, German) 4.50 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 6.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 8.30 The Town. (2010, MA15+) 10.45 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French) 12.35am La La Land. (2016, M) 3.00 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, October 26
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Beyond The Beaten Path. (PGa, R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. UCI Gran Fondo World C’ships. H’lights. 4.00 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ships. Round 4. BP Ultimate Rally-Raid Portugal. H’lights. 4.30 Going Places. (R) 5.30 Flying Knights. (PGav)
3.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 The Role Of A Lifetime. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 WorldWatch. 8.55 The Point. (R) 9.05 Matched. (PG, R) 10.00 Beyond The Beaten Path. (Ml, R) 10.55 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 11.55 WorldWatch. 12.55 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 3. Marconi Stallions FC v Wollongong Wolves. 3.00 Soccer. Australian C’ship. Round 3. Sydney United 58 FC v Metrostars. 5.30 Flying Knights.
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly. (Final, l)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv) 9.10 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Ml)
Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R)
MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 1. (2001, Mnv, R)
12.35 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R) 3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World. (PGa)
8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv) Tensions rise between Harold and William.
9.25 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries: Machu Picchu. (PGav, R)
10.20 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R) 11.20 Franklin. (MA15+l, R)
1.05 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGa, R)
3.55 Growing A Greener World. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 APAC Weekly.
6.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. The team takes a look at the latest in entertainment, current affairs, news, sport and weather. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) Highlights from the past week. 12.00 Horse Racing. Cox Plate Day and Spring Champion Stakes Day.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG)
8.00 MOVIE: A Good Day To Die Hard. (2013, Mlv, R) A cop heads to Russia to rescue his son. Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney.
10.00 MOVIE: Predator. (1987, Mlv, R) A team of mercenaries is hunted by an alien. Arnold Schwarzenegger. 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights.
1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.30 To Be Advised.
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Getaway. (PG) The team cruises to Antarctica.
8.00 MOVIE: Zookeeper. (2011, PGls, R) Animals help a zookeeper find love. Kevin James. 10.00 MOVIE: The Wedding Singer. (1998, Mls, R) Adam Sandler. 11.55 Next Stop.
12.25 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. First Test. England v Australia.
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple struggle to sell their property. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) Ambulance crews attend to an 85-year-old man who has collapsed and cut his leg. 9.45 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 10.45 The Gilded Age. (PGa, R) George prepares for a legal battle. 11.40 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
Morning Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 House Of Wellness. (PGals, R) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG)
8.10 Madeleine McCann: Searching For The Prime Suspect. (M)
9.10 24 Hours In Police Custody. (MA15+a, R)
10.10 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Masv, R)
11.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights.
12.30 The Long Song. (Masv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
9.30
11.35
7.30
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Steve And Aneeshwar Go Wild. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 8.10 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.
Motorcycle Racing. 1.00 Girl, Taken. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Field Of Vampires. 9.35 Uncanny. 10.45
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Sissi. Continued. (1955, German) 7.00 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 9.00 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 10.40 Ping Pong: The Triumph. (2023, M, Mandarin) 1.10pm Hounds. (2023, M, Berber) 2.55 Bicycle Thief. (1948, PG, Italian) 4.30 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Shanghai. (2010, MA15+) 10.30 Ali. (2001, M) 1.25am Late Programs.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Block. (Final, PGl) The houses go up for auction. 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Essex Millionaire Murders. (Premiere, Mdlv)
11.15 Mobsters: Frank Lucas. (Madv)
12.15 Customs. (PG, R)
12.45 Drive: Driving Value. (PG, R) 1.15 Explore. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
Today Early News.
Today.
ABC FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 9.45 Innovation Nation. 10.00 Ice Hockey. NHL.
6.00 10 News+.
Morning Programs. Noon Soccer. English Premier League. Liverpool v Manchester United. Replay. 2.00 Tennis. Laver Cup. H’lights. 3.00 Big Rigs Of Oz. 3.30 Project Impossible. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 5.00 Dinner With The Parents. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
MONDAY, October 27
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Fails.
8.30 King And Conqueror. (Mlv)
9.25 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (PG, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)
11.35 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Ma, R)
12.30 Ralph And Katie. (PGal, R) 3.50 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Rocket
Bicycle
(1948, PG, Italian) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.10 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.15 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French) 12.05pm The Worst Ones. (2022, M, French) 2.00 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 3.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 5.30 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991, PG) 7.35 The Queen Of My Dreams. (2023, M) 9.30 Your Monster. (2024, MA15+) 11.25 Late Programs.
1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Mariupol: The People’s Story. (MA15+alvw, R) 3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.40 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 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) An April Fools’ prank on LAPD’s social media leads to citywide chaos. 10.05 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mv) 11.05 S.W.A.T. (Mv) 12.05 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.05 Murder
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The Movie Show. 6.30 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 8.20 Where Angels Fear To Tread. (1991, PG) 10.25 The Queen Of My Dreams. (2023, M) 12.20pm C’mon C’mon. (2021, M) 2.20 Charade. (1963, PG) 4.25 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 6.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 7.55 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 9.30 Misery. (1990, MA15+) 11.30 Vampyros Lesbos. (1971, MA15+, German) 1.05am Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY, October 29
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 2.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PGl, R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.20 The Story Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mals, R) 3.00 Bollywed. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 I Am The River, The River Is Me. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00
8.30 Great British Train Journeys From Above.
9.30 After The Sky Fell On Lockerbie. (PGa, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 I Am Scrooge. (Ml) 11.50 This Town. (MA15+l, R)
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Chaya’s fundraiser spirals.
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel are in Cromwell for a day of adrenalin-packed activities.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
2.05 Peter O’Toole: Along Sky Roads To Aqaba. (MA15+l, R)
3.40 Growing A Greener World. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Super Monsters Save Halloween. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 To Be Advised. 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.45 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs.
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12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.35 Tales From A Suitcase. 3.35 Fashionista. 3.45 News. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.25 MOVIE: The Shining. (1980, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.
6am Bring It On.
(2000, PG) 7.45 The Movie Show. 8.20 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 10.00 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 11.35 Benjamin. (2018, M) 1.10pm Joe Bell. (2020, M) 2.55 The Movie Show. 4.00 A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 5.45 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 7.40 Hero. (2002, M, Mandarin) 9.30 Death Proof. (2007, MA15+) 11.35 Re-Animator. (1985, MA15+) 1.15am Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
October 30
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (M, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Ml, R) 11.30 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament. 2.55 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PG, R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.25 Scotland: A
11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG)
1.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl)
Love Island Australia. (MA15+ls)
To Be Advised.
Resident Alien. (Mlv)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Super Monsters. 7.05 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 Amazing Animal Friends. 10.05 The Mysterious Benedict Society. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (PGav)
8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story. (Premiere)
9.25 Blue Lights.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Davos 1917. (Mav)
11.55 The Shelter. (Ma, R)
2.20 Dance In Focus: Still Life. (R)
2.45 Best Australian Dance Short Films 2021. (PG, R) 3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R)
4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.45 Trainspotting With Francis Bourgeois. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Rap Game UK. 1.40 The Late Session. 2.40 Fashionista. 2.50 Insight. 3.55 News. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The UnXplained. 11.00 Kabul. (Premiere) 11.55 Late Programs.
6am A Great Friend. (2023, PG, French) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.15 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 10.10 The Movie Show. 10.45 Hero. (2002, M, Mandarin) 12.35pm The Code Of Silence. (2022, M, Italian) 2.50 Oink. (2022, PG, Dutch) 4.15 Mrs Lowry And Son. (2019, PG) 5.55 Poms. (2019, PG) 7.35 How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022, M) 9.30 Doctor Sleep. (2019, MA15+) 12.20am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Talking W. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm
Keeper. (2009, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 Jeannie. 6.00 Golden Girls. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30
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with their local tennis clubs,” said Wendy Hudson, President of Kendall Tennis Club.
“The seven schools competing included St Joseph's Laurieton, Tacking Point PS, Kendall PS, South West Rocks PS, Holy Name Primary Forster, East Kempsey PS and Old Bar PS, with all students thoroughly enjoying themselves and displaying great sportsmanship.”
St Joseph’s Primary Laurieton were the Stage 2 winners with Tacking Point Public taking out Stage 3.
“A massive thank you to Kylie Hunt from Tennis NSW and Club Coach Rhyan Hudson for running such a successful day, along with all our canteen volunteers for working tirelessly behind the scenes,” Wendy said.
Rhyan Hudson, facilitator and coach from Kendall
Tennis Club, said he was “so proud” of the St Joseph’s players.
“I coach 9 of the 10 players weekly and they
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performed extremely well in a very competitive field,” he said.
“They're very excited to be heading to Sydney for the
St Joseph’s Primary Laurieton took out the Stage 2 Todd Woodbridge Cup Regional Final: Declan Dollery, Maddie Elliott, Harper Kelly, Billie Vial, Dean Hartog, Aiden Koenig, Flynn Isaac, Summer Randall, Stanley Randall and Sophie Whatson. Photo: supplied.
Kelly, Billie Vial, Dean Hartog, Aiden Koenig, Flynn Isaac, Summer Randall, Stanley Randall and Sophie Whatson.
