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Girl Guides unite for Thinking Day
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guide.
Thirteen-year-old Guide Patrol leader Ashley Baxter from King Creek has been involved in guides since she was seven.
“I love going to Guides because I get to make new friends, as well as learning leadership and community skills,” she said.
With 40 girls attending, a mix of current guides and those interested in joining, the 30 volunteers and parents present were kept busy supervising canoeing, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, and tie dying scarves.
An orienteering activity was also provided by Hastings Orienteering Group.
After a hiatus of six months due to a lack of volunteers, Camden Haven Girl Guides is back up and running with District Manager Kim Woodhouse telling News Of The Area, “I’m 62 and I started in
Guides when I was seven.
“It has taken me to so many different places around the world.
“I’ve met and made countless friends, and locally I’ve helped create a safe space for girls and women to do the activities they love.
“For me, guiding is a way of life and it has taught me skills that I will have forever.”
The day finished in a group circle with a reflection, where the guides were encouraged to think about the importance of global friendship and community, while remembering that Guiding is about fun and adventure.
Bruce cracks 700 blood donations
By Rachael THORPE
DUNBOGAN’S Bruce de Graaf celebrated his 700th donation at Lifeblood Port Macquarie on Friday, 20 February.
He now holds the record for the most blood/plasma donations in the Port Macquarie region and is one of the top ten
donors in the state.
The 64-year-old has been donating for more than 40 years.
A celebration was held at Lifeblood’s Port Macquarie Donor Centre on Friday as Bruce completed his milestone donation, where he was joined by Benjamin Shuhyta who has made 500 donations, and Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer.
Bruce has O-Positive blood which is always in high demand and used to treat severe anaemia, certain cancers, as well as blood loss due to surgery, childbirth or trauma.
Every fortnight he makes a trip to the Donor Centre, a journey that began after a dare from his Aunty Mary.
“My Aunty Mary told me she had done 70 donations, and that I would never catch her," Bruce said.
“Smart lady that one; the challenge was accepted.
“She is now 85 and had to stop donating a long time ago, but if not for her, and having met people along the way who regularly needed blood transfusions, I would not have reached this milestone.”
A Lifeblood spokesperson told News Of The Area, “We would like to thank Mr de Graaf for his generosity and dedication.
“By becoming a regular blood donor just like Bruce, you will be helping the one in three Australians who will need blood or blood products in their lifetime.
“Blood donation takes just one hour – it’s such a short time spent saving three Australian lives.”
Port Macquarie currently has the capacity for 35 donation appointments per day, which doesn’t meet the supply from donors.
However, a new crop of staff have been trained over the last twelve months, allowing for an extra 100 appointments per week commencing in March.
To donate blood call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au.
q Girl Guides Alexia Herr, Danielle Steele and Ashley Baxter.
q Bruce de Graaf making his 700th donation.
CARPARK CONCERNS
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footpath, and the designated ramp on the other side of the
kerb has a gradient which advocates say does not meet Australian standards, making it therefore unsafe
to use.
Local disability support worker Kris Glasspell said the situation was “outrageous”.
“This carpark was poor
before, but these so-called improvements have made it much worse,” she said.
“Priority has been given to the direct-to-boot car spaces with no thought to disabled parking.
“I’m disgusted with whoever was responsible and have lodged a complaint with centre management.”
Further frustration has been caused by two of the four disabled parking spaces at the complex being blocked off for use by tradespeople working onsite and their materials, leading to many elderly and
disabled residents having to cross the breadth of the carpark to access the shops, raising safety concerns.
In response to questions regarding the unauthorised use of disabled parking spaces by onsite tradespeople, and increased safety risk to those using mobility devices in light of the newly installed kerb area, a spokesperson for Bendel Property Group advised NOTA: “We are currently doing substantial amenity improvements which also includes upgrading the area noted
below. These are expected to be completed early next week.”
Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce president Luke Hadfield told News Of The Area, “The Lakewood shopping complex is an essential service hub for our community, and it must remain accessible to everyone.
“For people with mobility limitations, an extra ten metres, particularly through active traffic areas, can make a significant difference that others may not fully appreciate.”
q Materials stored in the disabled parking space.
q The new kerbed area adjoining the speed hump.
the regulations that will sit alongside the new laws.
Nationals urged to ‘come clean’ over gun reform
NSW MINISTER for Police Yasmin Catley is calling on the NSW Liberals and Nationals to “come clean” about a plan to “water down” the state’s new gun laws passed in the wake of the Bondi terrorist attack.
Minister Catley cited comments made on radio by Shadow Minister Anthony Roberts (Liberals), which suggested that the Coalition intends to move amendments to the firearms reforms.
The reforms passed by Parliament include:
• A cap limiting individuals to four firearms (with exemptions for primary producers up to ten);
• Restrictions on straight-pull, pump-action and lever-release firearms;
• Reduced magazine capacity for Category A and B firearms;
• Mandatory gun club membership for licence holders;
• Stronger safe storage inspections and compliance requirements;
• An audit of existing firearms licences;
Ms Catley said the Coalition must be upfront about exactly which reforms they wish to amend.
“After the worst antisemitic terror attack our state has ever seen, we strengthened our gun laws to reduce risk and protect the community,” she said.
“If the Liberals and Nationals are planning to water down these laws, they need to say so plainly.
“Which safeguards do they want to remove?
"Which limits do they want to weaken?”
In a statement to News Of The Area, NSW Nationals leader and Coffs MP Gurmesh Singh clarified his position.
“It is widely acknowledged that the new firearms laws have many loopholes and unintended consequences,” he said.
“For example, shortening the maximum licence period from five years to two years puts into limbo many lawabiding citizens who now face uncertainty about when they need to renew their
• A gun buyback scheme in partnership with the Commonwealth.
licences, or if their licences are still valid.
“Two months since the laws passed parliament, we’ve yet to hear even a whisper from the Minns Labor Government about
“The laws don’t come into effect until these regulations are written and will form the basis of how the laws will operate in practice.
“We will commit to fixing the laws once the Government actually finishes writing them.”
Mr Singh says firearms
owners across regional NSW, as well as the small businesses and clubs that support them, are struggling with uncertainty caused by “rushed legislation”.
“We’re seeing community meetings with hundreds of people venting their anger and frustration at the Minns Labor Government's mismanagement of this
issue.
“Across regional NSW, we’re seeing record pest pressure with wild pigs, deer, rabbits and other pests wreaking havoc across the landscape.
"The government should be helping farmers to deal with these pests, not make them the scapegoats for terrorism.”
q The reforms include a cap limiting individuals to four firearms, with exemptions for primary producers up to ten. Photo: Michael Kemp MP.
Rotary powering potential
By Luke HADFIELD
THE Rotary Club of Laurieton has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to local youth, continuing more than a decade of support for the Camden Haven High School (CHHS) Robotics Team.
The partnership began in 2014 under the presidency of John Saunders, when a $4,000 grant funded the introduction of robotics at the school.
What started as a new initiative has since grown into one of the school’s most dynamic and successful programs.
Robotics has become a thriving activity for students at CHHS and has extended beyond its original scope, reaching into the region’s feeder primary schools and inspiring younger students to explore science, technology and engineering.
Over the years, CHHS students have gone on to compete at local, State and National levels, building and operating robots in highly competitive environments that demand teamwork, innovation and technical skill.
To further strengthen the program, the Rotary Club of Laurieton has recently secured another grant, enabling the purchase of four new laptop computers.
The laptops will be dedicated exclusively to the robotics program and will be used for the design, programming and operation of future projects from 2026 onward.
For students on the team, the additional equipment will make a meaningful difference.
“At the national championships, we had to share two laptops between six teams and it was chaos,” said CHHS student Gemma Fowler.
“Thanks to these new laptops, more students will be able to develop their coding skills, which will strengthen our abilities and
increase our chances of winning.”
Fellow student Cooper Boese echoed that sentiment, highlighting the strategic advantage the new technology will provide.
“These laptops will allow us to take multiple paths to winning,” he said.
The Rotary Club of Laurieton said it is proud to continue supporting Camden Haven High School and its students, and looks forward to celebrating many more success stories in the years ahead.
Through sustained community backing and student dedication, the robotics program stands as a powerful example of what can be achieved when local organisations invest in the next generation.
Women’s Day aims to ‘Balance the scales’
By Rachael THORPE
THE first International Women’s Day (IWD) was held in Europe on 8 March 1911 as a way of uniting globally to push for suffrage and workers’ rights for women.
The movement spread and in 1928 it was celebrated for the first time in Australia, with calls for equal pay, an eighthour working day for shop girls, and paid
leave.
The theme of this year’s IWD is ‘Balance the Scales’, with emphasis on the urgent need for a fair, inclusive, and accessible justice system for every woman and girl.
The theme particularly serves to highlight the ongoing barriers to justice that many women face, advocating for safety and equality.
In Camden Haven, an IWD event has been organised this year by the Rotary Club of Laurieton, under the guidance of long time Rotarian Jenny Peters.
Jenny has been a travel agent for 55 years, beginning her career at a time when women generally only received 75 percent of the male wage for doing the same job.
Alongside her female contemporaries she was a trailblazer for women in the travel industry.
“For me IWD celebrates and recognises what women have achieved over the years in every sector of society, but it also serves as a reminder of what more is still to come,” Jenny said.
This year’s IWD event is a breakfast at Laurieton United Services Club on 8 March at 8am with guest speaker Brittani Michelle from Wauchope, who has first-hand experience of gender-based inequality through her extensive volunteer work in Africa, India, and Nepal.
Tickets are $25 per person including breakfast, and can be booked by contacting the club on 6559-9110.
q Rotarian John Saunders, CHHS student Cooper Boese, CHHS student Gemma Fowler, Rotarian Jennifer Peters, CHHS Head of Mathematics James Langley and CHHS student Jazz Jones. Photo: Rotary.
q Rotarian and global volunteer Brittani Michelle.
Dojo celebrates 30 years
THIS month marks 30 years of Mid North Coast Karate empowering the Camden Haven community through the life-changing benefits of martial arts.
Affiliated with the Goshin Ryu Karate Association, the club continues a legacy of developing confidence, discipline, fitness and resilience in students of all ages.
After moving from Sydney more than three decades ago, 7th Dan Kyoshi Peter Becroft saw an opportunity to share his passion for martial arts and founded Mid North Coast Karate.
From humble beginnings at St Joseph’s Hall in Laurieton, Kyoshi Peter soon moved his dojo to beneath the Laurieton United Services Club where he was able to combine his passions of karate and group fitness to establish Camden Haven Fitness Centre.
Following the fitness centre’s move to Bold Street in 2004 and its sale in 2009, Mid North Coast Karate found its permanent home on Ocean Drive, Kew (next door to JRB Joinery) where it continues to serve the local community
today.
Kyoshi Peter’s impact extended well beyond the local dojo.
He represented Australia twice at the International Super Martial Arts League World Titles (1997 and 2000), earning third place in Kumite and second place in Kata in 2000.
He also delivered numerous seminars on practical karate applications and travelled to China on two occasions to teach.
Over the past 30 years, Mid North Coast Karate has produced more than 40 black belts, with many students progressing to advanced Dan rankings.
The club has also celebrated strong competitive success through many club, inter-club and state tournaments.
Several students including Sempai Olivia Ustariz, Sempai Jesse Donaldson, Sempai Chloe Olander, Sempai Jay Iveli, Sempai Sam Hilton and Liam Urbanica have also been selected for NSW state teams.
At the Australian National Titles in Rockhampton in 2022, Sempai Jay Iveli and
Sempai Sam Hilton achieved second place in Team Kumite, with Sempai Jay also earning second place in individual Kumite.
Following Kyoshi Peter’s passing in 2022, leadership of the club was proudly continued by 3rd Dan Sensei Anissa Hilton, supported by 4th Dan Shaun Budai. Together, they have maintained the club’s strong family-oriented culture while continuing to grow its positive impact in the community.
Sensei Anissa’s own journey reflects the inclusive spirit of the dojo.
She got involved in karate in 2011 after watching her children train.
“It looked like fun and I wanted to give it a go, but as a mum with young children, I didn’t think I would be able to do it.
“A brief conversation in 2014 with Kyoshi Peter changed everything when he responded with ‘Why can’t you?’” she said.
Encouraged to step outside her comfort zone, Sensei Anissa stepped onto the mat to begin training
q Some of Mid North Coast Karate black belts: Sempai Isla Wilkinson, Sempai Jackson Smith, Sempai Troy Phillipson-Nichols, Sempai Anick Beaumont, Sempai Jade Hilton, Sempai Eric Millgate, Sempai Patrick Fisher, Sempai Kellie Eggins, Sempai Phil Vercoe, Sempai Indi Cook, Sempai Isaac Salmon, Sempai Sean Butcher with Instructors Sensei Shaun Budai and Sensei Anissa Hilton.
alongside her children and went on to achieve her 3rd Dan black belt in 2025.
Sensei Shaun Budai, who began martial arts at age eight, earned his black belt in 2012 and later spent three months teaching in China.
With more than 20 years of experience, he remains passionate about helping students reach their full potential.
Today, Mid North Coast Karate continues its mission of developing strong minds and strong bodies.
“Karate isn’t just about marching up and down the dojo and doing patterns,”
Sensei Anissa said.
“It teaches you to never give up, to keep trying not just until you can do it, but until you can’t get it wrong.
“It builds resilience, belief in yourself and the confidence to push beyond what you thought was possible.
“Pretty powerful skills to take into every aspect of your life.”
q A newspaper clipping celebrates the club’s first black belts in 2000: Sempai Gary Willis and Sempai Arlo Enemark with instructors Kyoshi Peter Becroft and Kancho Richard Bradford.
q Sensei Shaun Budai and Sensei Anissa Hilton.
Seniors getting tech savvy
By Rachael THORPE
AS a retired tradesperson and lifelong fisherman, Rod Jordan is confident in his hands-on skills, but computers have never played a significant role in his life.
Consequently, when he and his wife Leonie relocated to Camden Haven from Victoria last year and commenced transitioning licences and memberships to New South Wales, he found himself unprepared for the volume of things that needed to be done online.
“We’ve never owned a
computer, never needed to,”
Rod said.
“Then we moved and suddenly different agencies were asking us to fill in forms online and send through masses of documents.
“We were trying to do it on our phones, but we didn’t know what we were doing which made it even harder.”
This is an issue that Hayley Proudfoot, Lifestyle Coordinator at Camden Haven Community College, is very familiar with through the Tech Savvy Seniors (TSS) program the college has been facilitating since 2016.
Funded by NSW Department of Communities and Justice in partnership with Telstra, the free classes for seniors are designed to bridge the gap in technology knowledge for the older generation.
“Every week we have at least six people calling into the office asking for someone to come to their house and help them with computer problems or to update mobile phone apps, and unfortunately this is not a service we are in a position to offer,” Hayley told News Of The Area.
“A common problem
is paperwork for hospital admissions; these all must be done online and if local residents don’t have friends or family to help them, they find it very challenging.
“Our local demographics mean that TSS is the most valuable asset that we have in the lifestyles space.”
The courses cover Apple and Android phones, tablets, email and windows, with a Cyber Security course offered for the first time this term.
Most courses have waiting lists with many people attending more than once.
A plan for creativity in the regions
ARTS Mid North Coast (AMNC) has welcomed the NSW Government’s launch of “Heartland: A Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries 2026–2035”, backed by a $5.2
million investment aimed at strengthening arts, culture and creative industries across regional NSW.
AMNC is the Regional Arts Development Organisation (RADO) and peak body for
arts and creative industries across the Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca Valley, Kempsey, Port MacquarieHastings and Mid Coast LGAs.
The “Heartland” plan identifies six strategic
priorities designed to support growth, drive innovation and embed inclusion, and to address the unique opportunities and challenges faced by regional NSW:
• Champion regional First Nations arts and culture
• Strengthen regional partnerships and networks
• Unlock regional creative spaces
• Open doors to regional creative careers
• Showcase regional storytelling and creative innovation
• Amplify statewide arts and cultural tourism
According to Arts Mid North Coast, the plan opens new opportunities for collaboration through funding streams such as the Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program, which supports coinvestment between councils,
cultural organisations and community partners.
It also includes establishing a RADO Sustainability Fund to restore funding levels and support the long-term stability of the RADO network.
Arts Mid North Coast Executive Director Olivia Parker was part of the Regional Plan Working Group that worked alongside Create NSW to help shape the strategy.
“We are pleased to see the NSW Government’s commitment to a dedicated strategy and funding for regional arts- a significant milestone,” said Ms Parker.
“The recognition of RADOs, such as Arts Mid North Coast, as essential to the regional arts ecosystem is especially encouraging.
“The work we do in
supporting artists, delivering programs, and fostering partnerships will be key to achieving the goals of this plan.”
Arts Mid North Coast sees this as a valuable opportunity to collaborate with Local Government, health, education, tourism, business and community sectors across the region.
“Extensive community consultation emphasised the important role of arts and culture in bringing people together, keeping young people in our communities and supporting community wellbeing,” said Ms Parker.
“We also know that the Arts are a key economic driver, and by strengthening strategic partnerships, we can collectively enhance and expand cultural activity on the Mid North Coast.”
CWA’s Land Cookery celebrates 75yrs
By Pauline CAIN
LAND Cookery, a Country Women’s Association competition, is celebrating its 75th year.
Ahead of the CWA state conference in Forster in May, the Wauchope branch hosted the Mid North Coast Group’s Land Cookery and Friendship Day at Wauchope RSL Club on Thursday 19 February.
It was attended by 52 members from 11 branches, spanning Gloucester in the south to Nambucca Valley in the north.
Land Cookery Officer Lexie Burton and her team of helpers, were kept busy with 111 entries needing to be organised for judging.
The competition is run by the Land Cookery Committee of the CWA with judging progressing from branch to group and then to state level.
Ellice Schrader, former State Chair of Land Cookery, was the official judge in the
Wauchope group stage.
Particular mention was made of the flavour of the coffee sponges.
Ms Schrader said that they were better than any she had tasted in recent competition
The Coconut Loaf and the Chocolate Cake were the most popular entries.
“It will be really interesting to see what wins at state level in the Surprise Cake section because we’ve allowed competitors to use different shapes, flavours and colours,” said Ms Schrader.
“The Coconut Loaf looks deceptively simple but it needs to be left in the oven for another 10 minutes when you think it is cooked.”
The competition includes everyone from the competent cook to the less experienced.
Members were keen to hear tips about relishes and pickles.
“They need to be made months ahead to get that
smooth flavour.”
The state conference will feature the regular fruit, chocolate and butter cakes
as well as recipes celebrating its 75 years.
Set and suggested recipes will be included, along with
the favourite recipes of committee members.
More information about the Land Cookery schedule and recipes is available online at: cwaofnsw.org.au/ Web/Web/Committees/ The-Land-Cookery.
q Rod Jordan struggled with the use of digital technology.
q Warren Mason performing at Tin Camp Studio at Lightning Ridge. Photo: Outback Outloud Rainy King.
q CWA members at the Mid North Coast Group Land Cookery competition: (l-r) Joy Pengilly, Rhonda Merchant, Lexie Burton, Denise Hawdon, Barbara Reichert and judge Ellice Schrader. Photo: Pauline Cain.
Walking for a world without type 1 diabetes
COMMUNITY members from across the Port MacquarieHastings region will come together on 8 March to fundraise for research into type 1 diabetes (T1D).
The fundraising walk is organised by Breakthrough T1D (formerly the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), a leading supporter of global research into the condition.
The local event is part of the organisation’s annual One Walk campaign, which brings around one million people together worldwide to unite in the fight against T1D, a lifelong autoimmune condition impacting over 145,000 Australians.
Participants fundraise for their 'special some1', a loved one affected by T1D, and then come together to celebrate their efforts at in-person
events around Australia.
On Sunday, 8 March, One Walk supporters from Port Macquarie will gather at Westport Park at 8am for a morning of family fun, fundraising, walking, and connecting with community members who live with T1D.
Funds raised at the event will go towards the national One Walk target of $1.1 million.
Tamara Aitchison, National Manager Community Fundraising at Breakthrough T1D Australia, said, "Type 1 diabetes doesn't stop for anything or anyone - it is 24/7.
“Breakthrough T1D wants to change that.
“We are committed to creating a world without this condition through funding the best and brightest researchers working to accelerate life-
changing breakthroughs to improve lives and ultimately cure T1D.
“One Walk has been helping make these breakthroughs possible for
many years now, with our amazing community raising funds for the most promising research.
“The day is also a wonderful opportunity for the
community to come together, connect, feel supported and importantly, have fun.”
This year’s One Walk could help support research ranging from the early detection of
T1D to finding ways to help the body produce its own insulin once more.
Visit walk.
BreakthroughT1D.org.au to sign up.
Hastings stargazers prepare for incoming blood moon
ON a warm late summer evening, with cicadas humming and the day’s heat still in the air, something remarkable will unfold above Australia.
On Tuesday night, 3 March, the Moon will begin to change.
Slowly. Quietly. And then it will turn red.
This will be a total lunar
eclipse - a blood moon.
For just under an hour, the familiar silver Moon will glow copper and crimson, hanging in the eastern to south-eastern sky like a burning ember.
From Perth’s beaches to Hobart’s waterfront and across inland New South Wales, the whole country will be able to step outside and witness the same transformed Moon.
In New South Wales, the partial eclipse begins at 8:50pm.
A dark curve appears on one edge, as though a careful bite has been taken.
The shadow grows steadily with totality at 10:33pm and the colour reaches its richest glow.
It’s all over by 11pm.
The Mid North Coast Astronomy group led by astronomer Dave Reneke will
be at Rocks Ferry Reserve in Wauchope for a free public viewing.
Dave said the Hastings region is perfectly placed to enjoy the spectacle.
“With open skies, coastal horizons and less glare than the big cities, viewing conditions are ideal,” he said.
So, what causes the red light?
“A lunar eclipse occurs when Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting a long shadow into space,” Dave said.
“The Moon passes into that shadow, yet it does not vanish.
“Sunlight bends as it travels through Earth’s atmosphere.
“Blue light scatters away, while red and orange light continue on, curving into the shadow and softly lighting the Moon.
“In effect, every sunrise and sunset around the world is projected onto the lunar surface at once.”
The exact colour depends on conditions in our atmosphere.
After major bushfires or volcanic eruptions, the Moon can look darker and deeper red.
In clearer years it may glow orange or copper.
“Each eclipse has its own character,” Dave said.
For ancient cultures, a red Moon demanded explanation.
“Many believed something was attacking it,” Dave said.
“Others saw it as a warning or a sign of change.
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sky traditions link the Moon to life cycles and powerful relationships between Earth and sky.
“An eclipse could
represent a meeting of the Sun and Moon - a moment of meaning and respect.”
While modern science has explained the phenomenon, and we can predict the event to the minute, the sense of awe remains.
“The Moon is our constant companion,” Dave said.
“When it changes colour, even briefly, the world feels different.”
To view the eclipse on Tuesday, Dave says no specialist equipment or telescope is required.
“Simply face east to south-east with a clear view of the sky.
“Arrive early and watch the shadow grow. Binoculars will reveal subtle shading and the curved edge of Earth’s shadow.
“Photographers should use a tripod, as the Moon will be dimmer than usual.”
Rural residents urged to report connectivity issues
FED up farmers and families facing poor regional, rural and remote mobile services are being encouraged to “keep complaining”.
The latest report from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) revealed an increase in complaints in NSW, with almost a quarter coming from regional areas.
A total of 4,285 complaints were made by people in NSW, up four percent since the previous quarter.
"No phone or internet service” had the largest increase, up 32.2 percent
to 608 complaints.
Other notable increases were observed for intermittent service or dropouts, up 25.9 percent; slow data speed, up 23.9 percent; and partially restricted service, up 21.3 percent.
Service and equipment fees observed the largest decline of 10.1 percent, down 1,463 complaints.
22.6 percent of complaints were from regional areas and 77.4 percent were from major cities.
Sarah Thompson from the NSW Farmers Rural Affairs Committee said
the stats reflected what farmers were saying.
“A lot of people are fairly fed up with complaining about this long-running issue, and it’s clear enough isn’t being done to fix the problem,” Mrs Thompson said.
“I agree with Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Cynthia Gebert when she says consumers don’t see phone and internet connectivity as optional anymore, these are vital not only for business and education but the basics of everyday life.
“We’re encouraging
people who aren’t satisfied with their service or the resolutions from their providers to go to the TIO to try and get a better outcome and make sure the issues are reported on.”
In December 2025, NSW Farmers organised multiple regional and rural visits from the TIO, offering communities a chance to raise connectivity concerns and learn about services.
Attendees reported concerns about their ability to call emergency services, with many people citing previous failures, and that rural and regional Australians
felt forgotten and tired of complaining, particularly since unreliable mobile connectivity had become a persistent issue since the 3G shutdown.
“The government’s Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation is a critical step toward better voice and data services,” Mrs Thompson said.
“Requiring that mobile coverage be reasonably available outdoors across the country will improve safety and improve liveability for everyone, not just those who live in the capital cities.
“But there’s still a lot
of work that needs to be done to make sure that providers are accountable to the UOMO and deliver what’s been promised.
“NSW Farmers continues to advocate that UOMO must be a complementary tool and not replace investment in improvements to the existing terrestrial network – we know a lot of farmers struggle daily with reliable and quality connection.
“So I think we need to keep being the proverbial squeaky wheel and keep complaining, but do it in a way that matters, and that’s to the TIO.”
q On Tuesday night, 3 March, the Moon will begin to change.
q A previous One Walk event.
To keep providing this valuable service, the organisation is currently seeking more volunteers in Camden Haven.
Volunteering with Girl Guides isn’t simply about supervising activities or helping run weekly meetings.
It’s about shaping a space where girls
feel confident to speak up, try new things, and discover who they are.
It’s about modelling the qualities of resilience, kindness, and curiosity.
Girl Guides has always been a place where girls learn by doing.
They pitch tents, build friendships, solve problems, and learn leadership in ways that classrooms can’t always offer.
But none of that happens without adults willing to stand beside them.
When volunteer numbers drop, opportunities shrink.
Camps get cancelled. Programs get scaled back. The waiting list grows longer.
And that’s a loss not just for the girls, but for the region itself.
What many people don’t realise is that volunteering with Girl Guides is flexible, supported, and genuinely rewarding.
You don’t need special skills - just a willingness to show up.
Whether you can give an hour a week
or help occasionally at events, every contribution strengthens the unit and expands what the girls can experience.
The Camden Haven Girl Guides meet on Thursdays.
For term 1 2026, the meeting runs from 5:30-7:30pm, welcoming girls between seven and 17 years old.
If you would like to know more, contact District Manager Kim Woodhouse on 0427645145 or email CamdenHavenDM@ girlguises-nswactnt.org.au.
q The Camden Haven Girl Guides need more volunteers to run their valuable programs.
Restoration work for Kindee Bridge
By Sis HIGGINS
PORT Macquarie-Hastings
Council will strengthen the ageing Kindee Bridge, restoring it to a 10-tonne load limit and extending its operational life by an estimated 10 to 20 years.
Community members received the update at a recent meeting attended by Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold, Mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Adam Roberts, and Council’s Director of Community Infrastructure Ben Wood.
“This bridge has served this community for close to a century,” Mr Kemp said.
“But at nearly 90-yearsold and with a 3.5-tonne load limit in place, we need to start serious conversations
about its long-term future.”
Mr Kemp acknowledged that population and traffic data have historically placed the bridge lower on the priority list compared to other regional infrastructure projects.
“Councils are juggling enormous infrastructure pressures, particularly across rural and regional areas,” he said.
“But this community has waited its turn.”
Council will strengthen the footings and maintain the structure to return it to its previous 10-tonne capacity.
“The strengthening works gives PMHC a 10 to 20-year window to plan properly and secure funding,” Mr Kemp said.
Member for Lyne Alison Penfold said the
three tiers of government will be working together to advocate for the funds needed to replace the bridge.
“We listened to the
frustrations of locals and the need for clarity and transparency [about] maintenance and upgrade planning,” she said.
“It connects families,
supports local businesses, gets kids to school and ensures emergency services can respond when they are needed most.
“For communities like
Kindee, this infrastructure is essential.”
PMHC ranks the bridge second on its infrastructure priority list behind Wrights Road/Lake Road.
$1 million for biocontrol research
THE NSW Government has granted $1 million to Australia’s national science agency the CSIRO to carry out biocontrol research to help control invasive weeds.
Biocontrol reduces weeds by deploying natural
biological agents, such as fungi or insects, and is considered increasingly important as an environment-friendly, selfsustaining and cost-effective weed-management tool.
Invasive weeds cost Australian agriculture
industries close to $4.9 billion each year through crop loss and weed-management costs.
On average, biocontrol returns $23 in benefits for every $1 invested and significantly reduces reliance on herbicides.
This $1 million investment by the NSW Environmental Trust for the 2025-26 financial year will support new research initiatives led by the CSIRO in partnership with the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
The initiatives will target 11 weeds across diverse ecosystems from arid lands to moist forests.
For example, mass-rearing and releasing a cochineal insect to tackle Hudson pear, while a leaf-smut fungus will manage wandering trad –each tailored to the specific environment and species.
The next steps to manage
weeds are to ensure approved biocontrol agents are easy and safe for the community to use.
Following biocontrol agent releases, monitoring programs will evaluate their impacts on weeds and the recovery of native ecosystems, and findings will be shared through a statewide network.
The project includes a co-designed Aboriginal Engagement Plan ensuring Traditional Custodian knowledge and values guide biocontrol efforts and strengthen outcomes on Country.
The Trust has already invested $3.4 million to date.
Previous projects have reduced the impacts of serious environmental weeds such as the coastal invader
Record remand numbers drive growth in NSW prison population
NEW data released by the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows the state’s prison population reached 13,133 in December 2025, an increase of 8.5 percent (1,026 people) over the past two years.
The growth has been driven by a sharp rise in the number of people held on remand.
Between December 2023 and December 2025, the remand population increased by 1,016 people (up 20.1 percent) to a record 6,081.
As a result, people on remand now make up 46 percent of the adult prison population, the highest proportion ever recorded.
“If current trends
continue, people on remand will account for half the prison population within the next two years,” said Jackie Fitzgerald, Executive Director of BOCSAR. Domestic violence offences account for a third of NSW remand population
“About half of the growth in the remand population over the past two years is due to an increase in domestic violence defendants being held in custody prior to their court date,” said Ms Fitzgerald.
“The number of people on remand for a domestic violence offence rose by 483 people, or 33 percent, to 1,943 in December 2025.
“One in three adults on remand is now being detained in relation to a
domestic violence offence.”
Ms Fitzgerald said the increase reflects long-running growth in domestic violence charges laid by NSW Police, combined with changes in bail outcomes.
“Domestic violence legal actions have increased by around 50 percent since 2019.
“More charges mean more people coming before the courts and more people subject to a bail decision,” she said.
“In addition, bail refusal rates for domestic violence offences have increased recently.
Between 2023 and 2025, the domestic violence bail refusal rate rose from 17.5 percent to 19.4 percent, further contributing to the growth in the remand population.”
Record high in Aboriginal incarceration
December 2025 also marked a new record in the number of Aboriginal adults in custody, which reached 4,452 people.
Aboriginal adults now make up a record 34 percent of the NSW prison population, despite representing only three percent of the general population.
“The incarceration rate for Aboriginal adults is now an alarming 15 times higher than for non-Aboriginal adults,” said Ms Fitzgerald.
“In December 2025, around one in 25 Aboriginal men living in NSW was in prison.
“These record numbers show that we are still not seeing the reductions needed to address Aboriginal
overrepresentation in custody or to meet Closing the Gap targets.
“This remains one of the most persistent and pressing challenges facing the criminal justice system.”
Remand, DV and Indigenous prison populations hit new highs in NSW
In December 2025, the adult custody population was 13,133 (12,275 men and 858 women).
The overall prison population remains below pre-pandemic levels –502 fewer people than in December 2019 when the population was 13,635.
Despite this, December 2025 recorded new highs for several cohorts, including:
• Remand population: Reached a record 6,081 people, an increase of 1,016 people
sea spurge, helping native species to recover.
Dr Ben Gooden, CSIRO Senior Research Scientist said, "This project unites cutting-edge science and ecological knowledge to tackle one of our most persistent environmental challenges – restoring landscapes impacted by invasive weeds.
"Biocontrol offers a sustainable, long-term solution to managing invasive weeds, helping native ecosystems recover and thrive without the need for repeated chemical intervention.
"Successful biocontrol reduces the burden on land managers, improves biodiversity, and supports more resilient landscapes for future generations."
(up 20.1 percent) since December 2023.
• Domestic violence offenders: Reached a record 3,565 people in December 2025, up 24 percent from 2,878 in December 2023. Of those in custody for a domestic violence offence in December 2025, 54.5 percent were on remand (1,943 people), up 33 percent from 1,460 in December 2023.
• Aboriginal adults in custody: Reached a record 4,452 people in December 2025, representing 33.9 percent of the adult prison population - the highest number and proportion on record. Between December 2023 and December 2025, Aboriginal adults in custody increased by 681 people (up 18.1 percent), compared with an increase of 343 people (up 4.1 percent) among non-Aboriginal adults.
q Local residents with representatives of all tiers of government at Kindee Bridge on 17 February.
Photo: Alison Penfold MP.
q Dr Ben Gooden, CSIRO research scientist, surrounded by fleabane weed. Photo: GRDC.
Mid North Coast fishing update
By Kate SHELTON
IT is a tough week for our local fishing family following the news that Ned Kelly’s Bait n Tackle in Port Macquarie was broken into last weekend.
The intruder caused significant damage to the shop fittings and walked away with a fair amount of stock.
Bryce has poured incredible time and effort into this business, and a hit like this is devastating for
any small operator. Let’s get together as a fishing community and support him by dropping by the shop to gear up for your next trip.
For Port Macquarie anglers, luderick numbers continue to improve, with the south breakwall proving well worth a visit. Both cabbage and artificial weed are working effectively at the moment.
You can also find a few nice bream on offer, particularly for those willing to fish the walls after dark.
Flathead action has also been terrific lately, with good numbers of fish being taken on both lures and baits around Rawdon Island and within the lower sections of the Maria River.
Whiting have remained consistent around Blackmans Point and in Limeburners your best bet would be to use yabbies for bait.
For the mulloway enthusiasts, the upcoming full moon should see a rise in fish caught around the lower reaches of the river.
Varroa mite showing resistance to chemical treatments
THE NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has confirmed the first case of Varroa mite pyrethroid resistance in the state.
Laboratory testing at the Elizabeth Macarthur Agricultural Institute identified a known genetic mutation, L925I, which causes pyrethroid resistance in Varroa mites.
DPIRD Honey Bee Technical Specialist, Elizabeth Frost, said L925I significantly reduces the efficacy of pyrethroid miticides in managing affected mite populations, with just two approved pyrethroid miticide active ingredients available in Australia - flumethrin and tau-fluvalinate (sold as Bayvarol and Apistan).
“The resistant mites were collected from Northern NSW flumethrin-treated bee colonies where the mid-treatment inspection revealed poor treatment
efficacy in the hives and dead colonies,” Ms Frost said.
DPIRD Senior Bee Biosecurity Officer, Rod Bourke, said best practice mite management is now more important than ever for beekeepers managing hives with Varroa.
“Beekeepers can use the Varroa management tool, rotate chemical modes of action (MOA) and follow the label and permit conditions,” Mr Bourke said.
“Check mite loads two to three weeks after treatments have been added and when removed so you can monitor treatment efficacy and the risk of pyrethroid resistant mites in your apiaries or region.
“If a product does not appear to work, you may need to try the next suitable miticide with a different MOA otherwise mites will harm the colony further.
“Pyrethroid-based miticides remain an important part of integrated pest
management for Varroa mite and avoiding back-to-back treatments with pyrethroids is critical in preserving their effectiveness.”
If beekeepers suspect treatments are failing, they can call the Biosecurity Helpline on 1800 680 244.
NSW DPIRD staff will work with beekeepers to assess the situation and assist in screening mites for resistance, if needed.
Screening has also shown the pyrethroid resistant mites carried endemic viruses already established in Australia with no exotic viruses.
Testing to date indicates that the resistance is unlikely to be associated with a new Varroa mite incursion.
Distribution of resistant mites is likely to be isolated to a small area at this stage and bee biosecurity officers are surveying Varroa mites across NSW to get a better idea of the distribution of resistant mites.
On the crabbing front, the Hastings remains alive with plenty of muddies.
Offshore reports continue to be dominated by mackerel action in Plomer Bay and the waters further north. Unfortunately, sharks remain a significant issue, particularly in the Plomer Bay area.
Further out, strong currents have created challenging conditions for those attempting to chase bottom fish off the deeper reefs.
Further south on the beaches, there are some terrific bream around, with both North Haven and Rainbow Beach producing well during early morning and evening sessions. Whiting have also been firstclass, with beach worms and pipis doing the trick for both species.
Tailor numbers are certainly picking up as we progress into autumn and the water clarity slowly improves, with pilchards, lures, and even whitebait proving effective.
While mulloway remains elusive, there have been reports of a few nice fish taken from South Beach near Diamond Head. Off the rocks, tailor and bream have both
been hot this week.
In the washes, luderick and drummer numbers have been well above average.
On the land-based game scene, a few longtail tuna have been encountered both north and south, though the local enthusiasts are keeping the specific details of these catches closely guarded.
In the Macleay River region, conditions have been favourable this week with
light winds and beautiful sunny days.
On the pelagic front, Grassy Head continues to hold a few spotted and Spanish mackerel.
However, sharks have been a major problem here as well, with a very high "tax" rate on hooked fish.
This is a classic example of learned behaviour, as the sharks now know an easy meal is available once a tethered fish nears a boat, don't expect this issue to disappear anytime soon.
q L925I significantly reduces the efficacy of pyrethroid miticides in managing affected mite populations.
q Ben Chetcuti shows off a healthy juvenile Amberjack caught right in the Hastings River, a great reminder that you never know what’s swimming in our local systems.
By Manny WOOD
Court considers quirky conditions
TERRY makes a will, leaving his large estate to his six children subject to some very unusual conditions.
His first child only receives his inheritance if she is baptised.
His second child only receives her inheritance if she abstains from alcohol consumption for twelve months.
His third child only receives his inheritance if he obtains employment as a solicitor.
His fourth child only receives her inheritance if he maintains his place of residence in his hometown.
His fifth child only receives his inheritance if he completes a university degree and his sixth child only receives her inheritance if she remains unmarried.
Terry’s children are not happy with the restrictions placed on their inheritance and commence action in the Supreme Court, seeking orders that the conditions be declared void.
The Court notes that there was evidence that Terry had carefully considered the terms of his will and that he had a logical basis for the imposition of the conditions as they relate to each particular child.
The Court considers whether a dead person should use their will as a “skeleton hand” to guide a child’s ideas and wishes or whether it is to the child to simply “make their choice” as to whether they think more of ‘their current habits” than their inheritance.
Ultimately, the Court rules as follows.
The first child’s conditions are ruled to be “against public policy” because they hamper religious freedom.
The second child’s conditions were upheld, and she soon attended her first AA meeting.
The third child lasted one week at a law firm before being fired. He receives his inheritance.
The fourth child faced a difficult choice, with the residence condition being declared valid.
The fifth child’s inheritance was ordered to be retained in trust until graduation day.
The sixth child receives her inheritance immediately because the condition was an “unreasonable restraint of marriage”.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487. This fictional column is not legal advice.
Volunteer of the Year Awards
NOMINATIONS for the 2026 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are now open, with family, friends and work mates urged to help celebrate the enormous positive impact of volunteers across the state.
The awards are in their 20th year and are run by The Centre for Volunteering to recognise the outstanding work of volunteers in every region across NSW.
Nominations for the awards can be made across seven separate categories, with recipients recognised at one of 25 regional ceremonies throughout the year, culminating in the announcement of the NSW Volunteer of the Year in December.
According to the 2025 NSW State of Volunteering Report, volunteers across the state give 1.3 billion hours of their time to their communities each year, contributing $205.3 billion to the NSW economy.
The Centre for Volunteering CEO Gemma Rygate said the NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards celebrate this amazing contribution.
“Volunteers in NSW do so much good for so many people every year,” Ms Rygate said.
“Now more than ever, we need to shine a light on the positive impact of volunteeringand that’s what these awards are all about.”
The 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year was Molly Croft, who was recognised for her work raising awareness and funding for young people with cancer.
“I’ve been lucky enough to have my life changed by volunteers, and so every time I get to give back and try and make a difference, I feel very honoured to do so.
“Recognising their work and celebrating the work of volunteers is worth so much, and that’s what the awards achieve.”
Minister with Responsibility for Volunteering, Jodie Harrison said volunteers are a powerful force for change in our communities.
“Our state would not be the thriving place it is, without the millions of volunteers giving their time and sharing their knowledge and skills every day.
“They don’t do it for recognition or awards, but because they want to help others.
“The NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards are a great way to celebrate their contributions and show that they are appreciated.
“I urge people to nominate someone you know – the unsung heroes in our communities – for these awards.”
The Emergency Volunteer of the Year Award category is supported by the NSW Minister for Emergency Services, Jihad Dib.
“Every day across NSW, emergency service volunteers quietly step up for their communities without being asked, and without expecting recognition”, Minister Dib said.
“Whether it’s responding to floods, fires or storms, these volunteers drop everything to keep people safe, often missing out on time with their own families.
“If someone in your life gives their time as an emergency volunteer, I’d encourage you to nominate them and show them that their time and service matters.”
Nominations are open until Friday 29 May 2026 at https://www.volunteering.com. au/awards/about-the-awards/.
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
HOW do we agree on a movie as a family?
I'm so sick of scrolling through trying to locate a movie everyone will enjoy.
Heather P.
Dear Heather,
You are right. Trying to find a movie that incorporates everyone's interests is a nightmare.
How is it possible, for example, to find a movie where a swashbuckling pirate discovers a solution to the climate crisis while finding/losing/ finding a romantic partner, creating a genetic mutation that saves humanity, meeting a loyal dog, and forming a singing/dancing troupe that wins the national titles.
That is what it would take to find a movie that satisfies everyone in my household.
We have such divergent tastes, that it is often easier to part ways (armed with our laptops) so we can be entertained without causing friction.
This solution does mean that we are not enjoying an activity as a family, but the alternative, where everyone talks over the top of each other, falls asleep, or keeps asking for plotline explanations, is hardly enjoyable either.
The only way around this conundrum is to give each family member a turn.
You could, for example, each select a movie you'd like to watch, and then have someone draw a movie selection out of a hat.
This can continue until all suggestions have been enjoyed (or totally pulled apart), and then the process can start again.
Though not every family member will be happy, it may give you a chance to explore each family member's interests, and perhaps you will learn something new about them (a secret desire to sing in an acapella group, for example or, more worryingly, an obsession with serial killers).
There are so many movie options with streaming services, that we are spoiled for choice.
I miss the days when we would go to the video shop to select a new release.
Others will no doubt remember when the only movie choice was whatever was on free-to-air.
Perhaps a family board game night could be a nice alternative to your dilemma.
Now, will it be Monopoly, Scrabble, The Game of Life, Uno or Rummy-O?
diem, Jasminda.
Carpe
q Molly Croft, the 2025 NSW Volunteer of the Year, with Minister Jodie Harrison (left), her mother Ange, and Minister Jihad Dib. Photo: Salty Dingo.
By Rachael THORPE
SIXTEEN -yearold Camden Haven High School student Mitchell Job first picked up a tennis racket when he was six years old.
Ten years later his love for the game has continued to grow, and he juggles six hours of practice each week alongside the increasing academic demands of Year
11.
He is coached by Quinn Sylow from Evoke Tennis and is a long-time member of the popular Laurieton Tennis Club, where he often plays against his dad Phil and grandfather Milton, with tennis very much a family passion.
A recent match played in extremely hot weather at Grafton resulted in Mitchell’s selection for a North Coast representative team which competes in Wollongong this week.
The team comprises six boys and six girls from the North Coast with Mitchell the sole player from the Camden Haven region.
THE NSW Office of Sport is bringing a series of interactive child safety workshops to the Mid North Coast and North Coast in March to support local sporting organisations to keep children safe from harm
and abuse in sport.
The workshops will focus on the needs of community sport volunteers, providing practical skills to identify and manage common risks to children in community sport.
The workshops are
Participants are competing for a chance to finish in the top sixteen and progress to the State Championships.
“I really enjoy making new friends and travelling to different places to play, but my favourite thing about the sport is the competitive nature of it,” Mitchell said.
“My highlight for 2025 was competing as a member of the Upper North Coast Team in Brisbane.”
Mitchell doesn’t have a long-term plan for a tennis career, however he hopes that the three generations of his family will be playing together at Laurieton for many years to come.
q Mitchell Job has tennis in the blood.
Three generations of tennis Child safety education
relevant to committee members, officials and volunteers involved in community sport with participants learning how to safely manage and deescalate challenging behaviour, apply Child Safe Standards and the
role of Member Protection Information Officers.
Mid North Coast workshops will be held at Taree and Port Macquarie from 2–5 March with North Coast workshops held at Coffs Harbour, Lismore and Ballina from 23-26 March.
Office of Sport Deputy Secretary Adam Berry said,
“Sport brings communities together, especially in regional NSW, and we want to ensure that everyone who participates has a safe and positive experience.
“We all have a role to play in protecting children from harm and abuse in sport and these workshops will be invaluable to helping
Swimming North Coast’s team for state finals
By Aiden BURGESS
SWIMMING North Coast is set to compete at this weekend’s Speedo Sprint Series Finals in Sydney.
The event is being held on Saturday, 28 February, at Sydney Olympic Park
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
22nd FEBRUARY, 2026
In Round 2 of Open Pennants, Grade 4 had an away win against Lake Cathie, winning the Master Board 60-56 (9-1). Grade 6 defeated Westport at home 70-49 (91), while Grade 7 lost at home to North Haven 35-66 (0.59.5). Well done everyone.
Round 3 of Open Pennants is played on Saturday 28th
Kew Country Club Men’s Veterans Golf
By Laurie HAMILTON
RESULTS 23/02/2026 Single
Stableford
Sponsored by M & H
LUSC Snooker Club
By Michael EYLES
THE Tuesday night competition held on 17/2/26 had 17 players compete. The
Aquatic Centre.
The state titles are for those who placed in the top four at their area heats.
The North Coast’s heats were held at Alstonville and Kempsey on Saturday 31 January.
The results from both
February. Grade 4 plays Comboyne at home. Grade 6 plays Lake Cathie at Lake Cathie while Grade 7 plays Wauchope at Wauchope.
In Wednesday Social Bowls, Adrian Hilton, Howard Burrows and Ian Poole claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Brad Conway, Sparra Cheers, Nick Cooke and Peter Ryan. Voucher winners were Stewart Rogan, Ray Allan, George Wise and Bob Carr. In the Friday Jackpot
Major Final was won by Rick Emmerton, and the runner up was Peter Whaley. The Minor Final winner was Ron Phinn who defeated Frank Carnovale. The Thursday night competition held
venues were merged and the top four placegetters in each stroke over 50 metres were selected Local members of the team are as follow:
Grace, 11, freestyle and butterfly; and Sienna Abela, 13, all strokes.
Woolgoolga; Cooper Anderson, 12, freestyle and backstroke.
Port Macquarie; Flyn Apthorpe, 13, freestyle, butterfly and backstroke;
SPORT RESULTS
Triples the jackpot wasn’t drawn. Rink Winners were Gary Gleeson, Jenny Wellard and Stewart Wellard. Runners Up were Ray Allan, Kim Thompson and Viv Gunter. Voucher winners were Peter Hope, Andrew Richards, Doreen Barr and Reggie Robb. Viv Gunter and Steve McGregor missed out this week
On Wednesday 11th of March, a special bowling event will be held to celebrate Seniors Week. Everyone
B Grade winner- Bob Lofthouse 40 Pts.
2nd – Peter Hammer 39 Pts
3rd – Jacob Westerhuis 37 Pts. C/B.
C Grade winner – Rod Fokes 38 Pts. C/B.
on 19/2/26, attracted 15 players. Michael Banicek won the Major Final, defeating Glenn Kunze. In the Minor Final Rocky Davis prevailed defeating Fred Farrugia.
KCC Men's Golf Report
By Danny LLOYED
THURSDAYS 2B Ambrose was sponsored by TASTE BAKE HOUSE.
welcome. The entry cost is only $5 for Senior Card Holders, which includes a game of Triples and a sausage sizzle. Prizes are up for grabs to all Seniors Card holders, with all funds being
2nd – Neil Dark 38 Pts.
3rd – Ron Rolfe 37 Pts. C/B.
Ball Winners – Charlie Hartshorne 37 9SHOT HIS AGE ). Vince Jamieson 37, John Watt 37, Chris Bowman 37, Wayne Moir 36, Vincenzo
By Laurie HAMILTON
18.2.26
Zarchary Garley, 12, all strokes; Daniel Ivanrakov, 10, all strokes; Scarlett Brook 13, all strokes.
Coffs Harbour” Arthur James, 8, all strokes; Arley Lassau, 8, breaststroke, butterfly and backstroke; Harrison
Alex Amos and Michael Dearling were best on 60. Next were Ben & Dan Morgan on 61.
GAREL GOLF NTP on the 9th ($96) also went to Dan Morgan.
Saturday Stableford was
donated to a local charity.
Play commences at 12:30pm, so arrive before 12:00 to register. Bowls can also be provided. From 2nd March to 15th March, Senior Card Holders can also get a game of
Derrico 36, Bruce Johnson 36, Peter Johnson 35 & Rod Gooey 35 C/B.
Nearest to the pin
Winners
9th Hole A Grade Steph Sweeney, B Grade Peter Hammer, C Grade John
Winner Neil Collins 55c/b
Runner Up Brian
Johnston 55c/b
NTP 7th A Grade
Neil Collins
NTP 10th A
sporting organisations in this mission.
“We look forward to working with representatives from Northern New South Wales sporting organisations at these workshops.”
For further information visit www. sport.nsw.gov.au/events/ sportintegritytraining.
May 10, all strokes; Manee Nigro, 8, all strokes; and Halle Timmes,10, freestyle.
Sawtell; Kobi Skeoch, 9, all strokes.
Laurieton; Tayler Cass, 11, freestyle and butterfly.
Bellingen; Ruby Simon,10, butterfly and backstroke.
sponsored by ENERGY AIR. Grade winners were: (A-41) Chris Harris, (B-37) Rick Graham & (C-43) Melissa Phelps (Tallebudgera GC). NTP on the 9th went to Ben Morgan ($75).
Mini Golf for $5. Bowls this week include Wednesday Social (mufti dress) and Friday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start. Grade 4 plays at home next Saturday.
Broadbent 10th Hole A Grade NO ONE, B Grade Bernard Poesch, C Grade. NO ONE. 12th Hole A Grade Wayne Moir, B Grade Jacob Westerhuis, C Grade Viv Makila
Grade Neil Collins
NTP 10th B
Grade Bob Russell
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North Haven Bowls Golf Club
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NSW Department of Education
ICT Field Services Senior Support Officer
• Ongoing Full-Time.
• Location: Murwillumbah, Goonellabah, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour & Forster (Deliver Support On-Site at NSW Public Schools & Remote)
• Competitive remuneration ranging from $99,938 to $110,271 plus super & annual leave loading.
The ICT Field Services Senior Support Officer is entrusted with delivering high-quality ICT services to NSW Public Schools and Departmental Offices, providing both on-site and remote assistance inline with established policies and service standards. The role supports the rollout and improvements of standardised ICT services, diagnoses and resolves technical issues, escalated complex matters and provide guidance to improve staff capability. We’re seeking a highly organised professional who demonstrates:
• Strong knowledge of ICT system, hardware and software, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively support and communicate with diverse stakeholders, including school staff and departmental personnel. Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly and efficiently. Proficient in maintaining accurate records and documentation in line with departmental protocols.
• Ability to collaborate with a team autonomously Application submission by Friday, 6 March 2026
To apply for the role, visit iworkfor.nsw.gov.au and search reference number 10497
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FRIDAY
PROFESSOR T
ABC TV, 8.30pm
“Truth and justice are not always compatible,” muses Professor Jasper Tempest (Ben Miller, pictured) after witnessing the process firsthand. Having spent some time on remand charged with attempted murder, the fastidious academic finally gets his day in court this week. As the trial progresses, Tempest must weigh whether to tell the truth and save himself, or lie and protect his former lover, DCI Christina Brand (Juliet Aubrey). The court proceedings unfold alongside investigation into the grisly death of a prison officer.
FRIDAY,
February 27
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Sophie Thomson visits a home orchard with unfamiliar fruits.
8.30 Professor T. (Ma) Professor T must make a tough decision.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.50 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering. (PG, R)
10.20 Dog Park. (Ml, R)
10.45 ABC Late News.
11.00 Smother. (Mal, R)
12.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PGadhlnsv)
WEDNESDAY
TONIGHT AT THE
MUSEUM
ABC TV, 8pm
The brainiacs behind quirky quiz show QI will be kicking themselves for not thinking of this format first: in a museum after dark, four comedians compete in a series of cheeky but clever challenges. Filmed at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery in Hobart, it’s hosted by Alex Lee (pictured) and even borrows QI stalwart Alan Davies for its inaugural episode. Each week’s winner will earn the honour of having their personal treasure placed on display at TMAG in perpetuity – be that an actual treasure or just a seriously strange object they’re keen to get out of their house. Zoë Coombs Marr, Tegan Higginbotham and Brett Blake join Davies to puzzle their way through Wednesday’s premiere.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo.
8.30 Fukushima: Days That Shocked The World. (Premiere)
9.25 Fly With Me. (PGal, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Sisi. (Return, Ma)
12.00 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+as, R)
1.50 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+av, R)
3.45 Mastermind Australia. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
THURSDAY
THE HOSPITAL: IN THE DEEP END
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Adam Dovile transforms a cluttered garage.
8.30 The Marlow Murder Club. (Mav) After a revered member of the sailing club is brutally bludgeoned to death, Judith, Becks and Suzie must navigate simmering grudges within the tight-knit community in a hunt for justice.
10.30 To Be Advised.
12.10 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
12.40 Dare Me. (MA15+asv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
Real patients, real medical emergencies and real emotions – this landmark medical series puts three famous faces in the thick of the public health system to witness firsthand what our frontline heroes face every day. Food journalist Matt Preston (pictured), tennis star Jelena Dokic and Hollywood actor Ruby Rose scrub in for a life-changing experience at St Vincent’s Hospitals in both Sydney and Melbourne. Each has a personal connection to public health, and viewers will see a new side to the stars as they observe specialists working in departments close to their own hearts. Honest, raw, vulnerable and surprisingly heart-warming, this excellent docuseries is essential viewing.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Sea Lion Surprise. (PGm)
8.30 MOVIE: Olympus Has Fallen. (2013, MA15+lv, R) A former agent must save the White House. Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman.
10.50 MOVIE: Lions For Lambs. (2007, Mlv, R)
12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R) 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (R) Lynda’s rental cottage in Sunshine West is in bad shape.
Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 My Adventures With Superman. 8.55 BattleBots. 9.45 Gladiators UK. 10.45 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.30
SATURDAY, February 28
6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kim gives up smoking.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Sydney Gay And Lesbian Mardi Gras 2026. (Mln) Coverage of Australia’s largest celebration of diverse LGBTQIA+ communities from Sydney.
10.00 This England. (Ml, R) Looks at Britain during COVID-19. Cabinet discusses setting up a temporary hospital in East London.
10.55 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) Continuous music programming.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Knee High Spies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Chopped Junior. 8.40 Shaun Tan’s Tales From Outer Suburbia. 9.05 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.10 Abbott Elementary. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, March 1
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Neil And Martin’s Bon Voyage.
8.25 Travels With Agatha Christie And Sir David Suchet. (R)
9.20 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R)
10.20 Highclere: The Real Downton Abbey. (PG, R) 11.15 Outlander. (MA15+av, R)
1.35 El Immortal: Gangs Of Madrid. (MA15+av, R)
3.30 Mastermind Australia. (R)
4.00 Bamay. (R) 4.40 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger tries negotiating a deal.
7.30 MOVIE: Fast X. (2023, Mv) A terrifying threat from the past surfaces and is determined to destroy everything and everyone Dom loves. Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez.
10.30 MOVIE: Baby Driver. (2017, MA15+v, R) A getaway driver gets involved in a doomed heist. Ansel Elgort.
12.50 Devils. (MA15+av, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Tales Of Aluna. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Space Invaders. (Return, PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Runaway Bride. (1999, PGls, R) 11.00 MOVIE: Something Borrowed. (2011, Mls, R) 1.05 Find My Beach House Australia. (PG, R) 1.35 Great Australian Detour. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (Final, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs. (PG)
8.30 Dog Park. (Ml) Penny announces Farty Marty has to be put down.
9.00 This England. (Ml) Looks at Britain during COVID-19.
9.45 MOVIE: Shine. (1996, PGav, R)
A pianist suffers a nervous breakdown. Geoffrey Rush.
11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
1.40 Ragdoll. (MA15+av, R)
4.00 Dream Gardens. (R)
4.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 4.50pm Peppa Pig. 5.00 Thomas And Friends: Sodor Sings Together. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.10 Knee High Spies. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Piripenguins. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 8.00 Meet The Hedgehogs. 9.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 8.30 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 10.20 Radioactive. (2019, M) 12.20pm The Daughter. (2015, M) 2.10 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 3.55 Discovering Film. 4.45 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG) 6.30 My Girl. (1991) 8.30 Argo. (2012, M) 10.55 Unfaithful. (2002, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs. 5.45 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Rome: Secrets From Above. (Premiere)
9.35 Ancient Empires. (MA15+av, R) Looks at the life of Julius Ceasar. 11.40 Powerful Women.
2.00 MOVIE: The Endangered Generation? (2022, PGal, R)
3.35 Mastermind Australia. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 Euronews.
5.30 PBS News Horizons.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol.
8.20 The Mystery Of The Lady In The Lake. (Mav) Takes a look at the murder of Shani Warren. 9.50 The Hunters: The Car Bomb And The Underworld War. (Madv, R) Takes a look at the murder of John Furlan.
FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 8.00 Jeopardy! 9.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 9.30
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6am Mia And The White Lion. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.35 Discovering Film. 8.25 My Girl. (1991) 10.25 The Tunnel (Part 1) (2001, M) 12.05pm Argo. (2012, M) 2.25 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 4.25 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Parasite. (2019, MA15+, Korean) 10.55 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 1.25am Petrol. (2022, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs.
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Helping Hands. (PG, R) 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) 8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.45
The First 48. (Mav, R)
Wild Cards. (Mv, R)
Graham Norton is joined by Sir Idris Elba, Martin Freeman, Erin Doherty, Wunmi Mosaku and singer-songwriter Olivia Dean. 9.50 Gogglebox Australia. (R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 11.00 Matlock. (PGa, R) The team takes on a harassment case. 12.00 Elsbeth. (Mv, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s
MONDAY, March 2
6.00
6am Children’s Programs. 5.40pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Superbuns. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Inside The Tower Of London. (PG)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (M)
10.10 SBS World News Late.
10.40 Other People’s Money. (Ml)
11.35 The Old Man. (MA15+v, R)
2.45 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (R)
3.40 Mastermind Australia. (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.
7.30 Australian Idol. (PGal) Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.15 9-1-1. (Masv) Hen’s attempts at keeping her health issues private start to impact more than just her physical wellbeing.
10.15 Granny Killer: The Unsolved Murders. (Mav, R) Takes a look at John Wayne Glover.
11.50 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)
12.50 Conviction. (MA15+av, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am The Orator. Continued. (2011, PG, Samoan) 7.10 Charade. (1963, PG) 9.10 Discovering Film. 10.05 Man Up. (2015, M) 11.40 Michael Collins. (1996, M) 2.10pm Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG) 3.55 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 5.40 Metropolis. (1927, PG, German) 8.30 Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) 11.05 The Last Samurai. (2003, MA15+) 1.55am Late Programs. 5.55 The Movie Show.
TUESDAY, March 3
2.05 Parliament. 3.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
7.30 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (PGav, R)
8.30 Insight. (Return)
9.30 Dateline. (Return)
10.00 Rock Legends. (PGa)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Exit. (MA15+ads, R)
11.55 Syndrome E. (MA15+s, R)
1.55 Safe Home. (Mal, R) 2.50 Greenland: Survival At The Edge. (PG, R) 3.45 Mastermind Aust. (PG, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Australian Idol. Hosted by Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie. 9.10 Doc. (Mav) After receiving tragic news, Jake refuses to give up on a beloved patient, landing himself in conflict with several Westside surgeons.
10.10 Ambulance: Code Red. (MA15+al) Follows the work of an ambulance service.
11.10 St. Denis Medical. (PGals)
12.10 MOVIE: Taken Again. (2023, Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Discovering Film. 7.25 Metropolis. (1927, PG, German) 10.20 Eiffel. (2021, M, French) 12.20pm First Snow Of Summer. (2023, M, German) 2.10 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 4.10 Charade. (1963, PG) 6.10 Wings Of Desire. (1987, PG, German) 8.30 Memoirs Of A Geisha. (2005) 11.10 Shakespeare In Love. (1998, M) 1.25am Blood Diamond. (2006, MA15+) 4.00 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
9.00 Epstein: Making Of A Monster.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Love Cheats. (Return, Ma)
Sight Unseen. (Return, Mv)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Hello SA. (PG)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Shop.
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WEDNESDAY, March 4
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Diabolical: The Epstein Files. (R) 11.15 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.00 MOVIE: Murdoch Mysteries: Under The Dragon’s Tail. (2005, Mv) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum. 9.05 Destination Flavour: Singapore. 9.25 My Unique B&B. 10.20 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.10 The Toy Hospital. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. 2.30 Insight. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 The Wonders Of Europe. (PGav, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
The Swiping Game. 2.55 News. 3.00 WorldWatch. 5.00 Alone. 6.15 The
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March 5
6am Sometimes
Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.40 Discovering Film. 8.35 Wings Of Desire. (1987, PG, German) 10.55 Moving. (1993, M, Japanese) 1.10pm Metropolis. (1927, PG, German) 4.05 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 5.55 Tokyo Story. (1953, PG, Japanese) 8.30 Thelma & Louise. (1991, M) 10.50 Arcadia. (2024) 12.45am Memoirs Of A Geisha. (2005) 3.25 Late Programs. 5.40 The Movie Show.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point: Road To Referendum. (R) 9.05 Destination Flavour: Singapore. 9.25 My Unique B&B. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.05 The Toy Hospital. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Ancient Egypt: Top 7 Pyramids. 3.00 Going Places. 3.30 Cook Up. 4.05 Wonders Of Europe.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Toronto Airport Uncovered. (PG)
8.30 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Return, Ma)
9.35 A Spy Among Friends.
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 In Memoriam. (Madlv)
12.00 The Hollow. (Madlv, R)
2.05 Silent Road. (Mav, R)
4.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.20 The Social Schism. 10.20 MOVIE: The 355. (2022, M) 12.35am Dark Side Of The Ring. 1.30 Tales From The Territories. 2.25 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 The Movie Show. 12.10pm DW The Day.
Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: To Catch A Killer. (2023) 10.40 Brassic. 12.30am Couples Therapy. 1.40 Cosplay Culture. 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie Show. 6.15 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 8.10 Tokyo Story. (1953, PG, Japanese) 10.40 The Longest Week. (2014, M) 12.15pm Shakespeare In Love. (1998, M) 2.30 The Movie Show. 3.05 Discovering Film. 4.00 Limelight. (1952, PG) 6.25 Agatha Christie’s Crooked House. (2017, PG) 8.30 Gravity. (2013, M) 10.15 Misery. (1990, MA15+) 12.15am Late Programs.
6am Home In WA. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Australian Idol. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s
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6am Morning Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. Tane’s court date looms.
7.30 Football. AFL. Opening Round. Sydney v Carlton.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews.
11.00 Kick Ons. (Return) A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 To Be Advised.
12.50 Dare Me. (MA15+asv) Tragic news spreads through town.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 1. Melbourne Storm v Parramatta Eels.
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News Of The Area CAMDEN HAVEN
Season approaching
THE fixture for the 2026 AFL North Coast senior competition has been finalised and it’s now little more than six weeks until the season begins.
When the first bounce of the season takes place on April 11, the AFL North Coast will have five clubs fielding teams in the Senior Men's and Reserves competitions and four clubs playing in the Senior Women's Grade.
The first day of matches will see the women’s competition take centre stage while the men and reserves have been given an added week to prepare for their seasons.
AFL Northern NSW Community Football and Competition Manager Brad Greenshields said the 2026 season promises to be a great
excited for the season ahead,” Greenshields said.
“The standard of football played in the AFL North Coast has improved each year, particularly in the women’s competition, and I’ve no doubt it will again in 2026.
“Of course a major highlight this year will be the AFL North Coast hosting both men's and women's representative football matches in Port Macquarie on July 18.”
Winter Saturdays will be filled with footy until the Grand Finals which will be part of a big weekend with the big day for the seniors being played at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on August 29 before the juniors play their grand finals at the same venue the next day.
The fixture for the juniors will be released within a fortnight but a start date of Sunday, April 26 has been locked in for the younger players.
New Norfolk, Hobart, Mt Wellington, Bruny Island, Port Arthur, Mona, Richmond, Ross, Freycinet, Bicheno, St Helens, Bay of Fires, Pyengana, Bridestowe Estate, Launceston COACH DEPARTS: Kew - Harrington - Taree
Bicheno, St Helens, Bay of Fires, Pyengana, Bridestowe Estate, Launceston
