Camden Haven News Of The Area 31 OCTOBER 2025

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The 74th year of the Camden Haven Show

By Kim AMBROSE

THE Kendall Showgrounds came alive with country traditions and modern entertainment from 25-26 October, as crowds flocked to the 74th Camden Haven Show.

The annual event was officially inaugurated during the grand parade by Camden Haven Show Society life member Pam McLeod, who said she was “delighted to have this honour”.

The show program was jam-packed with an extensive lineup of activities, stalls and performances offering something for everyone to enjoy.

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The 74th year of the Camden Haven Show

Showgoers had the opportunity to explore impressive pavilion displays overflowing with local produce and art, watch death-defying circus performances, or simply observe the ring events which received a notable increase in horse entries.

Piglet races made a much-anticipated return to show proceedings, while the

demolition derby proved an adrenalinepumping finale.

Avid show enthusiast Lacey Cullen, 11, happily sharing her experiences with NOTA in between events.

“The show was so much fun,” Lacey said.

“I normally only participate in the horse events but this year decided to enter

in the junior photography and junior floral gumboot arrangement.

“I placed in both classes and my sporting events and I am really looking forward to my photography session with Blair Montague Drake.

“I will definitely be entering in even more pavilion classes next year and encouraging my friends to as well.”

FISHERMEN’S FUTURE

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Passionate members of the Laurieton Fisherman’s

Co-op board of management, they are keen to see the iconic fishing institution recover quickly from the

fire which destroyed their riverfront premises and Laurieton Seafoods on 15 January.

“We have full intention of rebuilding as soon as possible,” Board member

Barefoot bowls for Ivy

By Rachael THORPE

A BAREFOOT bowls

fundraiser will be held on Saturday, 1 November at Club North Haven for 10-year-old local Ivy Latham, with money raised going towards her ongoing medical costs.

Described by her mother Melisa Iping as smart, spunky, determined and very headstrong, Ivy is like any other girl her age except that she was born with achondroplasia (the most common type of dwarfism) and has Type 1 Diabetes.

She is the only known child in Australia with both conditions.

Ivy is a younger sister to 12-year-old Portia and 13-year-old Isabella, she enjoys talking to everyone she meets and loves her school and friends. Her serious health complications including seizures and a brain shunt however mean that Melisa is always on call, and everywhere she goes she must take a plethora of medical equipment and supplies.

Ivy’s insulin pump sends alerts to Melisa’s phone when her blood sugar fluctuates.

To manage this risk, Melisa can never be far from Ivy, making it impossible for her to work.

Melisa says this issue could be partly alleviated by a specially-trained diabetes dog, however the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has so far declined to provide funding.

Melisa is determined to fight to make sure that Ivy’s life is as full and normal as possible, and has been

Billy Roelandts told News Of The Area.

“We owe this to the community and the fishermen to get it rebuilt.

“We also owe it to the original founders.

“All fishermen need two things, patience and perseverance.

“We have both in bucket loads and we will see it rebuilt.”

While the Co-op has been demolished and temporary fencing has been erected, there is no start date set for the rebuild yet.

Behind the scenes a large body of work has gone into complying with Council regulations, the

successful in gaining NDIS funding to procure a specially made bike which is on its way from Poland.

In the hope of reducing some of the financial burden on Melisa, Camden Haven mother Shaarn Whitehouse and a small group of locals have rallied to put on a Barefoot Bowls Fundraiser at Club North Haven on Saturday.

The event will run from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, with all funds raised going to the family.

“We have run several local fundraisers over the last few years, and I get a real sense of joy seeing the families' faces

Crown Land lease and a raft of government departments including the Australian Tax Office.

The Board acknowledged the stellar work by Shane Whitehouse from Whitehouse Building Design in progressing the new development application (DA) for the site.

A large outlay to purchase alternative storage has affected the bottom line of the Co-op, but the Board are adamant they will break ground as soon as possible in the new year.

The Board is extremely grateful for the outpouring of generous support they have received from the

as we help them,” Shaarn said.

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community since the fire.

In particular they highlighted the efforts of Pete Poole from Camden Haven Tyre & Brake Centre, who came to the rescue early on by providing large amounts of ice to store the fishermen’s catch.

The Co-op started in 1946 and meets five or six times per year to represent the interests of local commercial fishermen.

Also affected by the January blaze, seafood retailer Laurieton Seafoods is trading out of temporary premises in North Haven. The business is also keen to return to Laurieton as soon as possible.

0402364689. Spectators are also welcome to join in the fun.

Chamber strengthens local focus following AGM

THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce has reaffirmed its commitment to “representing the full spectrum of the region’s business community” following its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM).

President Luke Hadfield reflected on the Chamber’s progress over the past twelve months at the AGM, highlighting renewed stability, stronger advocacy, and a more inclusive focus across all business sectors.

“When I accepted

our directional focus has been on rebalancing these priorities and strengthening our advocacy for all sectors across the Camden Haven.”

A key part of the Chamber’s year included the successful transition of the Laurieton Riverwalk Markets from long-serving coordinators Terry and Olwen to new coordinator David Shorter.

Financial challenges carried over from the previous year, Mr Hadfield said, largely due to multiple

widely acknowledged by members and the broader community alike,” he said.

The AGM also confirmed the incoming Executive Committee for the year ahead:

Vice President: Terence Mulligan

Treasurer: Amy

Government finalising Oxley Highway business case

THE State Government is currently finalising a business case for staged intersection upgrades along the Oxley Highway between John Oxley Drive and Hastings River Drive.

This update was provided in NSW Parliament by Parliamentary Secretary for

Regional Transport and Roads Anna Watson on Thursday, 23 October, following a speech by Port Macquarie MP Robert Dwyer on the area’s traffic gridlock issues.

Ms Watson said the business case would “guide future investment to improve safety

and travel reliability, particularly at the Wrights Road and Lake Road intersections”.

“The draft business case is complete and currently undergoing an assurance review to ensure it meets Infrastructure NSW requirements,” she said.

“This process ensures that all viable options have been considered, that the project meets its key objectives, and that it delivers the best value for money for the community.

“Once assured, the business case will outline preferred options for both Wrights Road and Lake Road, paving the way for funding and construction.”

Ms Watson said the proposed upgrades are designed to address congestion, safely accommodate planned growth, provide greater travel choice and improve access into Port Macquarie and its health and education precinct.

In his impassioned speech to parliament, Mr Dwyer noted that more than 10,000 people in less than two weeks had signed a petition seeking urgent action.

“The intersections are no longer just a nuisance; they are a critical infrastructure failure,” he said.

“With over 20,000 vehicle movements

every single day and 11,000 new homes planned across the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, the corridor is operating well beyond its intended capacity.

“It is not a hypothetical future problem; it is a present and growing crisis.

“Peak-hour delays of 20 minutes are projected to increase to 40 minutes by 2030.

“That is not just time lost; it is productivity lost, opportunity lost and, in some cases, lives put at risk.”

Mr Dwyer said that despite the $264 million upgrade currently underway at Port Macquarie Base Hospital, the surrounding road network has been neglected.

“What good is a world-class hospital if ambulances are stuck in traffic, unable to reach patients in time?”

The local MP also criticised the State Government for withdrawing $1 million in planning funds after the Federal Government cut its $4 million contribution, stating the decision was “not just disappointing, it is dangerous.”

Welcoming the announcement that the draft business case is now complete, Mr Dwyer said he “won’t stop fighting” for the upgrade until the commencement of construction.

Nik Lipovac: Council’s new Deputy Mayor

By Luke HADFIELD

A NEW deputy mayor was elected at the October meeting of Port MacquarieHastings Council, following the conclusion of Councillor Lauren Edwards’ term.

Unlike the mayoral position, which is decided by popular vote at council elections,

the deputy mayor is chosen annually by councillors.

This year, Councillor Nik Lipovac was elected to the role.

Cr Lipovac said he was honoured by the opportunity but noted the position was not one that dramatically changed his day-today responsibilities.

“I’m honoured to be elected as Council’s Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months,” the two-term councillor said.

“Other than some additional duties from time to time, this is just a new title - an important one - but nothing else changes.

“I’ll continue to keep my fellow councillors, staff, and even members of the local community accountable, and likewise I expect the same in return.”

Cr Lipovac is particularly passionate about local sport, which he believes plays a vital role in community connection and

regional promotion.

“I’m passionate about promoting the region through sport, the arts and tourism, supporting local businesses, improving our facilities and amenities and making sure we do what we can to assist the most vulnerable members of our community,” he said.

While some might assume the deputy mayor position brings with it additional influence, Cr Lipovac was quick to clarify that he remains one of nine councillors, each with an equal vote.

“It’s my duty to speak to the pros and cons of various issues as I see them,” he said.

“Sometimes we have to say no. We’re working to a budget just like families and businesses do every day.”

Cr Lipovac said he recognises the importance of financial responsibility as Council navigates the coming year’s challenges.

He also expressed gratitude to those who have supported his work since first being elected.

“I’m not here to make popular decisions, I’m here to do what’s right and sometimes that means taking an opposing view. I won’t be bullied or intimidated or silenced.

“I look forward to working alongside Mayor Roberts to represent Council and our community in a positive and productive way.

“It’s OK that we don’t necessarily agree on everything, but we’re both experienced enough to put our differences aside when we need to.

“I’m always willing to compromise and be flexible to find a middle ground.”

Walk spreads message of hope

By Luke HADFIELD

MEMBERS

Bears of Hope is

national organisation that provides emotional and practical support to families facing pregnancy and infant loss. Their programs and resources aim to ensure no parent walks the journey of grief alone.

The local walk began at the Laurieton

United Services Club, with participants making their way along the riverfront to the Stingray Creek Bridge before returning.

The event was organised and coordinated by Michelle Freeman of Simplicity Funerals, whose compassion and commitment made it possible.

“There are many people in our community who experience loss at some point in their lives, and events like this are a reminder that they are not alone,” Michelle shared.

“The fundraising element of the event also ensures that Bears of Hope continues to receive the support they need to reach more and more families.”

Following the walk, a touching remembrance ceremony was held.

Participants were invited to place a rose on a special commemoration board after the names of their loved ones were read aloud.

The moment was deeply emotional, giving families a chance to reflect, honour, and celebrate the lives of their babies in a shared atmosphere of compassion and unity.

Local sponsors also rallied behind the cause, helping to make the walk a success.

for giving back to the community,” Michelle added.

Free men’s health checks at LUSC

By Rachael THORPE

THE Men’s Health Education Rural Health Van (MHERV) will visit Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) next week.

An initiative of Rotary, MHERV is a mobile home-style vehicle which travels throughout rural and regional NSW, providing free health checks for men for issues that are often ignored or overlooked, like high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high cholesterol.

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The van spends eight months of the year on the road at a cost of $150,000 per annum, funded predominantly from small private donations and Bunnings BBQs.

A registered nurse travels with the van, aiming to identify potential health concerns before they become serious.

The free five-minute checks are open to all men and include a blood pressure measurement to ensure the heart is not too stressed, a finger pin prick to assess blood

sugar levels to check for Type 2 diabetes, and lastly an assessment to see if cholesterol levels are too high and require attention.

The Rotary Club of Laurieton will be hosting the van at LUSC.

“As a club we support this event every year to ensure all men regardless of location or circumstances have access to these essential health checks,” Rotary President Graham Blackett told News Of The Area.

“We strongly encourage all men to

participate in a quick procedure that can help detect future problems.

“On several occasions the nurse has picked up on issues that could have been fatal if left untreated.”

The van will be located outside Laurieton United Services Club (2 Seymour Street, Laurieton) on Monday, 3 November and Tuesday, 4 November from 9.30am to 4.15pm.

There is no cost and no appointment is required.

A Camden Haven love story

By Luke HADFIELD

For Dylan Gould and Lauren Molloy, that place is the Camden Haven.

The couple met in July 2023 through mutual friends at a social gathering.

Both were already devoted parents, Lauren to her daughter Asha, 9, and Dylan to his daughters Ruby, 9, and Raimy, 7.

Their shared experience of raising children on their own created an instant bond that soon grew into something deeper.

A few months later came their first official date.

Dylan played Beautiful Crazy by Luke Combs, and Lauren asked him to dance.

With tears in her eyes, she told him, “Please, don’t ever hurt or leave me.”

Dylan quietly promised he never would.

Lauren has long been known for her talent and warmth in the hair industry.

She once owned Hair by Lush in Taree, earning a reputation for her attention to detail and her care for every client.

More recently, she has been travelling to Lakewood to visit her close friend Bevan at Streamline Hair Design, a salon that has become part of her story.

When Dylan decided to propose, there was no question where it should happen.

With the help of Bevan and the team at Streamline Hair Design, he planned the

perfect surprise. Their song played through the salon as Dylan walked in. Lauren looked up, realising what was happening, and surrounded by friends and stylists who had shared so much of her life, Dylan dropped to one knee.

She said yes.

He grew up playing soccer from Kendall to Laurieton and has spent the past decade refereeing local games.

For Lauren, it is a place she has come to love, with its beaches, bush, and welcoming community.

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Wildlife first responders prepare for bushfire season

By Sis HIGGINS

CRITICAL training is being rolled out to help wildlife groups better prepare for bushfire emergencies.

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is launching its wildlife search and rescue training course in Port Macquarie in collaboration with Koala Conservation Australia.

The course was developed in the aftermath of the catastrophic Black

Summer bushfires, which ravaged the area and killed many wild animals.

Since the 2019–20 fires, the government and the wildlife sector have focused on improving wildlife management during bushfires.

IFAW animal rescue officer Robert Leach said more needs to be done.

“The processes don’t prepare your everyday wildlife rescuer for the challenges they may face in a

q Emergency response group members attend search and rescue training.

disaster,” he said.

“When you’re heading into a fireground, everything is thrown out the window.

“You don’t know what you’re going to find, where the animals are, or how you will be able to help them.

“This training will upskill wildlife rescuers into wildlife first responders.”

The training shows rescuers how to navigate a fireground efficiently and safely while searching for wildlife.

Vacancy crisis drives rental reform

By Sis HIGGINS

RENTAL vacancy rates across NSW remain critically low, deepening the housing crisis and leaving tenants competing for limited homes.

New analysis from the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) shows that in September, many regions recorded vacancy rates below two percent.

The Mid-North Coast sat at 1.6 percent, by comparison Coffs Harbour is at 1.5 percent, and the Central Coast is at 1.4 percent.

With the deepening crisis, the NSW Government introduced numerous new tenancy laws this year to improve fairness and safety for renters.

More recently, new laws were introduced to strengthen protections for tenants who are victimsurvivors of domestic violence.

NSW Rental Commissioner Trina Jones, said the reforms were designed to make a real difference.

“These reforms give victim-survivors the confidence and clarity they need to leave unsafe homes without fear or financial penalty,” she said.

“We’ve worked closely with frontline services and the community to make sure these changes are practical and life changing.

“These laws mean victimsurvivors can act quickly to protect themselves and their families without worrying about unfair costs or privacy risks.”

Under the new laws, victim-survivors will not need to notify co-tenants when leaving a property for safety reasons.

Landlords and agents must handle that communication after the tenant has left.

It includes expert guidance on safety, search strategies, mapping, setting up triage clinics, what to do when encountering animals on the fireground, and responder mental health.

“We do not want a repeat of the Black Summer bushfires where we had animals suffering, and members of the public and wildlife rescuers putting themselves in harm's way to rescue them.

“We must do all we

can to minimise that hero behaviour where human safety is not prioritised.

“We are trying to do better for our wildlife, so they do not suffer so immensely again.

“Hopefully, better prepared wildlife experts will mean fewer members of the public will put themselves in danger.

“They can put their trust in committed, well-trained experts to save animals.”

Koala Conservation

Australia conservation manager Scott Castle said,

“Thankfully, there has been little demand on our postfire rescue team in recent years.

“However, this course will help prepare our team so we can spring into action when required.”

Members of the public are urged to download the free IFAW Wildlife Rescue App, which connects individuals to their closest wildlife rescue organisation.

Victim-survivors can now change locks without consent and have improved rights to recover their bond and avoid liability for damage caused by domestic violence.

Additional changes to tenancy reforms earlier this year also improve fairness and safety for renters.

Landlords are now required to provide a lawful reason to end a lease, with “no grounds” evictions being phased out.

Tenants have greater rights to keep pets and must be offered rent payment options, and landlords are required to provide evidence if they ask tenants to leave for major repairs or renovations.

NSW Fair Trading has been collecting data on why tenancies end through Rental Bonds Online.

It has created a new Rental Taskforce with dedicated inspectors and compliance officers.

A safe haven in Port Macquarie

MID NORTH COAST Local Health District (MNCLHD) has officially opened a purpose-built Safe Haven building in Port Macquarie, providing a safe space and immediate support for

people who are experiencing mental health distress.

Safe Havens are nonclinical settings that offer support in a calm and welcoming environment as an alternative to attending

a hospital emergency department.

Previously located in a pop-up clinic, the service now provides a dedicated environment where people experiencing suicidal

thoughts or distress can speak with trained peer workers and access support without judgement, from people with lived experience of suicidal distress and recovery.

MNCLHD Chief Executive

Jill Wong said the Safe Haven is a non-clinical service that aims to reduce stigma, support communities to better cope with challenges and offer culturally

New online tool for farmers

A NEW online tool is available to help NSW farmers better prepare for, respond to and recover from natural disasters including fire, flood, and drought.

The platform, called myStockPlanner, enables farmers to provide details of their farm, risks and resources to access tailored response options to consider and implement with their feed and livestock.

Federal Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said, “This new

tool puts practical, real-time information in the hands of farmers when they need it most, helping them plan, make informed decisions and stay one step ahead of whatever nature throws their way.

“We know disasters can strike without warning, so giving producers the tools to plan, adapt and recover quickly is vital for the long term strength of our agricultural communities.

“This is about making sure our primary producers aren’t

left starting from scratch when the worst happens, with a secure place to store crucial farm information and recovery plans they can access anytime, anywhere.”

The platform brings together functions that previously existed in a suite of existing tools such as the Drought and Supplementary Calculator, DroughtPack, Feed Cost Calculator and Drought Feed Calculator.

myStockPlanner also allows users to save their business information to a farm profile, which they can access and update even if their business records are destroyed in floods or fires.

The platform is accessed through a web browser using an existing Service NSW login.

Future updates of the platform will aim to include the NSW Combined Drought Indicator and innovative technologies to assist in recovery planning by scenario planning length of feeding periods and livestock performance modelling.

The development of the myStockPlanner platform was jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments.

To learn more or sign up visit https://mystockplanner. dpi.nsw.gov.au.

Doctors hail Medicare changes as win for rural patients

By Stephanie GARDINER, AAP

SOME elderly rural cancer patients live on farms with limited connectivity, hundreds of kilometres from the closest computer and even further from their doctor.

These are the kinds of marginalised patients who will be helped by hard-fought new telehealth Medicare rebates, allowing for longer telephone consultations with specialists, medical oncologist Christopher Steer says.

The new Medicare items for longer, more complex consultations over the phone come into effect across Australia on 1 November, adding to existing rebates for video telehealth appointments and short phone consults.

Associate Professor Steer, from Border Medical Oncology at the AlburyWodonga Regional Cancer Centre in southern NSW, said it was common to hear from isolated patients who could not readily access either face-to-face care or video appointments.

"It's the people with the

most to lose who are the ones that will benefit from this change, " Dr Steer told AAP.

"They're often the ones who have the most difficulty accessing video or the most difficulty at getting to their appointments.

"But a phone is something almost everyone universally has."

Telehealth items have been available under the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) since 2002 and were vastly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic.

There has been some caution about further

broadening various telehealth items, amid the expansion of private onlineonly GP services providing medical certificates, prescriptions and referrals.

A 2024 report by the MBS review advisory committee said face-to-face appointments were still the preferred mode of care, but telehealth had improved access for patients in certain circumstances.

"For some patients, such as those who are house-bound, a telehealth consultation can mean the difference between accessing health care or not," the report said.

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appropriate care.

“It’s fantastic that we now have a permanent, purposebuilt Safe Haven right here in Port Macquarie,” Ms Wong said.

“No appointment or referral is needed, anyone can drop by to get help when they’re feeling overwhelmed, distressed or suicidal.

“The team includes peer workers who’ve been through tough times themselves and truly understand what it’s like to struggle and recover.”

Located in the grounds of Port Macquarie Community Health campus in Morton Street, the Safe Haven service is open from 12.30pm to 8pm, Thursday to Sunday.

The new building has a quiet/sensory room, lounge area, kitchenette and outside space, and is located on a public transport route, offering easy access to and from town.

Port Macquarie Safe Haven is part of the NSW Government’s Towards Zero Suicides initiative.

The Mental Health Line is also available 24/7 on 1800 011 511 to connect people to other mental health services. If life is in danger, please call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

q The platform brings together functions that previously existed in a suite of existing tools such as the Drought and Supplementary Calculator, DroughtPack, Feed Cost Calculator and Drought Feed Calculator.

president, Professor Jennifer Martin, said the changes would benefit people in regional, rural and remote areas, who generally experienced higher rates of complex and chronic diseases.

The burden of disease is 1.4 times greater in remote areas than in the cities, according to data from

the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

"People who've struggled with long travel times, technology barriers or mobility challenges will feel relief, knowing their specialist telephone consultations for complex care will be more accessible than before," Dr Martin said.

Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility

By Callum GODDE and William TON, AAP

LEGAL advocates have welcomed a report's recommendations into a presumption that children under 14 are "incapable of evil", urging a state not to tinker with the long-standing principle, despite a drop in youth convictions.

A NSW review of doli incapax was released on Saturday after it was launched by the state Labor government in May amid a national debate about youth crime.

Latin for incapable of evil, doli incapax is a legal presumption that children between the ages of 10 and 14 do not sufficiently understand the difference

between right and wrong to be held criminally responsible.

Led by former Supreme Court judge Geoffrey Bellew and retired NSW police deputy commissioner Jeffrey Loy, the review acknowledged the test for rebutting doli incapax imposed a "high threshold".

But the high bar was justified as it provided a safeguard for inappropriate findings, was consistent with the 'mens rea' principle of a guilty mind, recognised the vulnerability of 10 to 13-year-olds and the impact of a criminal conviction.

Some review participants pushed for a "capacity to know" test to alleviate the burden on the prosecution to prove what a child was

actually thinking at the time of the act.

But the criminal law experts argued it did not warrant a departure from common law or introducing legislation that imposed a different standard for 10 to 13-year-olds.

"On the contrary, such a change would risk creating an inconsistency within the broader framework of criminal law," the 90-plus page review read.

The review was triggered after a NSW crime statistics agency study indicated a 2016 High Court decision in the case RP v R had made it more difficult to convict younger children.

It made seven recommendations, including legislating the common law test for rebutting doli incapax, additional police training and guidance on the principle and expanding

Antarctic heat

By Thomas O’KEEFE

RISING temperatures over Antarctica have been a major contributing factor to recent volatile weather along the East Coast, according to new information from the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). A “sudden stratospheric warming” (SSW) is to blame. This is a documented weather scenario in which air temperatures high above the

South Pole rise by 30 degrees or more in the space of a week.

This latest SSW began in late September.

According to the BOM, they are relatively rare in the

access to diversion pathways for 10 to 13-year-olds.

The report has been welcomed by the NSW Aboriginal Legal Service, which urged Premier Chris Minns and Attorney-General Michael Daley to adopt the recommendations in full.

"We know that locking children up not only compounds trauma for that child, it also increases the likelihood that they will reoffend as an adolescent or adult - ultimately increasing future crime," the legal service's chief executive Karly Warner said.

Data showed the proportion of youths aged 10 to 13 with a proven outcome in the NSW Children's Court fell from 76 percent to 16 percent in the seven years to 2023.

The volume of children in that cohort charged by police remained mostly

Southern Hemisphere, but have the potential to disrupt weather patterns across the Australian continent for months.

Only two major SSWs have been recorded in the last 60 years: in 2002 and 2019.

Both those years immediately preceded devastating bushfire events, however they came on the tail of prolonged drought conditions and El Nino weather patterns, whereas 2025 has been exceedingly wet and a mild La Nina is on the horizon for the months ahead.

Last Wednesday, 22 October, was a stifling 40-degree scorcher along the coast.

BOM meteorologist Angus Hines described it as a “bubble of heat, moving over central Australia, coming east from northwestern NSW”.

“This hot wind blew from the desert towards the coast… causing temperatures to soar across the Illawarra, Sydney,

stable over the same period, and the downward trend was mirrored in Victoria and South Australia.

The review found there appeared to be a "degree of misunderstanding" among criminal justice system members on applying aspects of the current test and the 2016 High Court decision.

Mr Daley said states that have codified doli incapax, such as Queensland and

Western Australia, did not show a similar decline in convictions.

The NSW government will examine the report before detailing a pathway to reform.

The NSW Council for Civil Liberties previously said there was no need to codify doli incapax, which risks putting children in contact with the criminal justice system.

youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following

the Central Coast, the Hunter and the Mid North Coast.”

BOM information shows that new records have been set for October.

Some overnight temperatures, however, dropped precipitously to around 15 degrees, confounding many who had started the evening dressed for Summer only to wake in the middle of a chilly wintry night.

When an SSE does occur over the South Pole, a meteorologically complex chain reaction ensues, which can eventuate in westerly winds hitting southern Australia, bringing warm, dry weather to the east.

“Cold fronts embedded in the westerlies also increase in number, leading to frequent bursts of strong winds and high fire danger days, and potentially an enhanced contrast in weather between the country's east and south coast,” said ABC Meteorologist Tom Saunders.

Kemp and Minns clash over bail laws

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and Premier

butted heads in NSW Parliament last week over youth crime and bail laws.

During Question Time on Wednesday, 22 October, Mr Kemp asked whether it would take a death from crime before the Government acted to tighten youth bail laws.

The Oxley MP’s question came days after news that the accused teen offenders of a crime spree in Kempsey had all been granted bail.

In response, Premier Minns said it was “foolish and inflammatory to be predicting a death in these circumstances”.

He then listed a suite of

actions his government had taken to reduce the impacts of youth offending, including “strengthening 22 C Bail Law protections in relation to young offenders, doubling the penalty for knife offenses in New South Wales, [and] the introduction of Jack's Law in the state”.

Mr Minns said that “crime across regional communities is down 10 percent” in the past two years, claiming that his Liberal/National Party predecessors did “absolutely nothing about crime” while in office.

Mr Kemp said that despite clear evidence of growing crime in regional NSW, the Premier refused to

acknowledge the truth.

“In the Kempsey LGA alone, youth crime has jumped by 33 percent in just 12 months,” he said.

“Yet when I questioned him in Parliament, the Premier claimed that crime figures are dropping in NSW.

“That response is a slap in the face to the people of Kempsey who are living with the reality of break-ins, car thefts, and violent crime increasing.”

Mr Kemp also moved the following motion in Parliament:

“I ask that this House:

1. Notes that violent repeat offenders in Kempsey, some already on bail, carried

So far, in October alone, there have been a handful of “Extreme” fire danger days, which were flagged in forecasts of spiking temperatures, and followed relatively mild weather in the mid-20s.

BOM Meteorologist Felicity Gamble has pointed to a similar case of a weak, relatively unknown SSW event in October 1988 that had weather patterns similar to 2025.

It may offer clues to what to expect for the rest of this year.

“November's rain prospects have also eased in recent model updates, and research suggests the dominance of warmer and drier weather from an SSW can linger until January,” said Ms Gamble.

The coming clouds have one silver lining, at least, being “a suppression of super-cold polar stratospheric ice clouds, which are key to the chemical process that destroys ozone."

out an armed robbery, home invasion, and break and enter last week.

2. Recognises that despite the severity of these crimes, all offenders were

granted bail.

3. Condemns the

Scottish spirit returns to Wauchope

By Sis HIGGINS

WAUCHOPE’S Highland Gathering will bring a day of Scottish celebration to the showground on Saturday, 8 November, starting at 9am.

The event, now in its second year, pays tribute to Wauchope’s Scottish roots.

The town is named after Scotsman Captain Robert Andrew Wauch who settled in the King Creek area in the early 1800s.

President of the Wauchope Highland Gathering Committee Ged Oldfield,

said the Gathering aims to engage the community while celebrating Scottish heritage.

“This is a fun family event, where everybody is welcome and, thanks to our amazing sponsors, we have been able to keep the ticket prices low and affordable,” he said.

“Last year’s event was a huge success for the Wauchope and Hastings community, with around 2500 people in attendance.

“All the food vendors have returned this year, as well as some new ones, along with traditional Scottish haggis and

the trimmings.

“Our goal is to make this an annual event for many years to come.”

The day will open with a massed band display before the Highland Games begin.

Events include the farmer’s walk, caber toss, tugo-war, haggis hurl, log wrestle and a bean-bag toss for the littlies.

There will also be a Highland dancing exhibition by the Jacaranda Dancers.

A World Champion dancer will lead a special come-andtry session.

Feedback sought on body-worn camera trial

A CHARLES Sturt University (CSU) research team is inviting feedback from visitors and patients on their perceptions of body-

worn cameras (BWC) worn by security staff at Port Macquarie hospital.

Chief Investigator for the independent evaluation

q A 12-month trial of body-worn cameras was launched at Port Macquarie Hospital in August. Photo: MNCLHD.

project, Dr Amanda Davies from the Charles Sturt School of Policing Studies, leads the team of researchers.

Dr Davies has previously

evaluated the NSW Police Force BWC trial and then the state-wide roll-out and was the lead investigator/ researcher for the NSW Sheriff's Office BWC trial conducted in 2024.

A 12-month trial of bodyworn cameras was launched at Port Macquarie Hospital in August.

Security staff can activate the cameras in response to incidents involving aggression and violence in the hospital, where there is

risk of harm to staff, patients or others.

“The purpose of the trial is to evaluate whether bodyworn cameras are effective in de-escalating incidents where there is an imminent risk to safety,” Dr Davies said.

“This does not replace existing de-escalation practices.

“One of the groups we would like to receive feedback from are the community members who visit the hospital either as a patient or

Cooper’s Supercar dream

By Jules BARDON

COOPER Barnes is in New Zealand this week for the international round of the Bridgestone GA200 Racing 86 Championship (GR Cup).

The first round starts Friday, 31 October.

There are six rounds in total, running until April 2026.

Cooper will be racing on some of the country’s

toughest circuits, covering both the North and South islands.

He will also be racing before the V8 Supercars at Taupo in the final round on 10 April.

Cooper made a strong debut there last season, finishing 5th overall, and will be looking to make it into the top three this time around.

The Bonny Hills local has had an impressive

year on the track, sitting a very respectable 6th in the Australian GR Cup.

The 17-year-old qualified 9th at the worldrenowned Bathurst 1000 round, and also comfortably finished in the top 10 on the Gold Coast.

The GR Cup in New Zealand will give Cooper the opportunity to race against the world’s best upand-coming drivers on the

a visitor.”

Feedback on the trial can be provided to a survey which runs until Sunday 30 November.

Complete the survey at https://csufobjbs.au1. qualtrics.com/jfe/form/ SV_4PIEqTR4cipzrRc.

More detailed information about the NSW Health BWC research project can be found at www.health.nsw.gov.au/ Hospitals/securityreview/ Pages/body-worn-cameras. aspx.

SPORT

international stage.

Penny Barnes from the Cooper Barnes Racing Team explained, “The GR Cup is one of the key development categories for young drivers working their way up to the Supercars (V8s)”.

“It’s a great stepping stone for future Supercar drivers.

“The next step after the GR Cup would be to move to the next tier, Super 2,

then the ultimate goal - to Supercars.”

Cooper will be travelling back and forth from New Zealand to Australia in between rounds, which will come at a huge cost.

The Cooper Barnes Racing Team will be hosting a fundraiser at the North Haven Bowling Club on Saturday, 22 November.

The “Full Throttle Fundraiser” will have a live

hypnotist, as well as raffles, games, and prizes.

All of the proceeds will go towards funds for transport, accommodation, tyres, and race entry fees.

“Every bit of local support helps make this dream possible,” Penny Barnes said.

Tickets are available through the link events. humanitix.com/fullthrottle-fundriser

LIVING WELL 50 PLUS

Super after 50: Time to future-proof your retirement

FOR Australians in their 50s and beyond, superannuation often moves from the growth phase to one of preservation and careful planning.

“It’s the stage where every decision matterswhether it’s maximising contributions, reviewing your investment mix, or mapping out the timing of your transition-to retirement pension and eventual retirement income streams,” said the team at Maven Advisors, registered tax agents and SMSF specialists.

Amid this planning, recent government announcements have added new complexity.

“The proposed laws - now

delayed to take effect from 1 July 2026 - will introduce an additional tax on earnings for super balances exceeding $3 million, with even higher implications for those above $10 million,” the team said.

“While the removal of the earlier plan to tax unrealised gains is welcome news, many details remain uncertain.”

Key questions persist around how the tax will apply to realised gains and whether it will capture only future earnings or retrospectively impact existing growth.

“The message is clear: now is the time to review your super position.

“Strengthen your retirement income plan,

ensure your structures are flexible and tax planning will all play a crucial part ensuring more of your wealth stays where it belongs, working for your retirement.”

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is general in nature and does not constitute personal, financial, or professional advice. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy at the time of publication, laws and regulations may change. Readers should seek independent financial, legal, and tax advice that considers their individual circumstances before making any decisions.

Planning with confidence

AS we move closer to retirement and beyond, we enter a new chapterone that brings reflection, responsibility, and planning for the future.

It’s also the ideal time to ensure your affairs are in order through a wellconsidered estate plan.

Estate planning isn’t just about having a will.

It’s about protecting your family, your assets, and your wishes.

“A complete estate plan includes documents such as an Enduring Power of Attorney, Appointment of Enduring Guardian,

superannuation nominations, and possibly a Testamentary Trust,” said the team at Morris Succession Lawyers.

“These ensure that if something unexpected happens, the right people can make decisions for you and that your assets are distributed as you intend.”

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For many people over 50, life becomes more complex - children grow up, assets accumulate, and superannuation balances increase.

Without a clear estate plan, loved ones can face additional taxation, unnecessary stress, delays,

and even disputes at an already difficult time.

“Estate planning provides peace of mind,” the team said.

“It means you’ve made thoughtful choices about your legacy, rather than leaving those decisions to others.

“At Morris Succession

Lawyers, we help clients navigate this process with care and expertise.

“Whether you’re updating an existing plan or starting from scratch, our team can guide you every step of the way.

“Contact our team to start planning with confidence.”

At Maven Advisors Port Macquarie, we understand that your super isn’t just a balance — it’s the foundation of your freedom. For those planning for semiretirement or full retirement, having the right SMSF structure and strategy can make all the difference.

Unlike many accountants who “do SMSFs on the side,” our team are specialist SMSF advisers. We go beyond compliance to ensure your fund works strategically for you — aligning your investment decisions, tax planning, and estate outcomes.

With deep expertise in property investments, pensions, contribution strategies, and compliance with SIS and tax law, Maven Advisors provides the clarity and confidence you need to make every dollar count. We regularly guide clients through complex rulings, contribution timing, and small-business CGT concessions to unlock opportunities that average firms often miss.

Our clients value our proactive approach, helping them grow, protect, and pass on wealth efficiently.

If you’ve built your SMSF over the years you deserve tax advisers who understand both the technical and personal side of retirement.

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Coastal comfort for the whole family

made for families to grow, relax and make memories.

THERE’S something special about life in Bonny Hills – the sound of the waves, the scent of the sea breeze, and a friendly community where everyone feels at home. At 45 Sinclair Drive, that easy going coastal lifestyle comes together beautifully in a warm, modern home

Filled with natural light and fresh ocean air, this two-storey home has a lovely sense of space.

The open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas flow seamlessly to outdoor entertaining spaces where you can gather with friends or simply enjoy the view.

Out front, you’ll catch glimpses of the sparkling ocean, while out back,

peaceful bushland and a generous yard offer a safe, private place for kids and pets to play.

With four comfortable bedrooms and three bathrooms, there’s plenty of room for everyone.

The master suite feels like your own little retreat, while the flexible layout makes it easy to host guests or give teenagers their own space.

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Set on one of Bonny Hills’ most desirable streets, this home captures what coastal family living is all about – fresh air, space to move, and a sense of calm that makes every day feel just a little bit lighter.

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Compact cul-de-sac just east of Lakewood Shopping Centre. Opposite reserve. Near new. Uniquely presented as a garden cottage. Open plan living saturated with natural light. Raked ceilings give an extra feeling of space. Three bedrooms, Two WC’s. Wrap around verandahs with extended outdoor living. Plenty of access for off street parking.

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TUCKED away in a peaceful pocket of Lakewood, this beautifully maintained three-bedroom brick veneer home offers the perfect blend of comfort, practicality, and untapped potential - ideal for families, downsizers, or savvy investors.

Step inside and immediately feel the warmth of a home designed for easy living.

Ducted reverse cycle air conditioning ensures year-round comfort, while the spacious main bedroom features a full wall of mirrored built-ins and a private ensuite.

The additional bedrooms are equally inviting, with one currently styled as a sunlit craft room featuring northfacing shutters - perfect for creative pursuits or a tranquil retreat.

The main bathroom has been thoughtfully renovated

for disabled access, complete with an open shower, large vanity, and separate toilet.

A carpeted hallway leads to the expansive open-plan living and dining area, where natural light pours in and sliding doors open to a sunny, north-facing balcony - ideal for morning coffee or evening relaxation.

The kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring electric appliances,

a split wall oven and grill, pantry, dishwasher, and a dedicated microwave nook.

It flows seamlessly into the family area and out to the backyard via sliding glass doors, making entertaining a breeze.

Outside, the generously sized yard offers terraced landscaping and improved drainage, creating a safe and usable space for kids, pets, or gardening.

Practical features include a small garden shed, hills hoist clothesline, Colourbond fencing, and side access on both sidesperfect for boats, caravans, or trailers.

The double garage with automatic door and internal access provides secure parking and convenience, while a solar inverter system adds energy efficiency.

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By Manny WOOD

Two heads not always better than one

JACK passed away in November 2023.

He appointed his two sons as executors of his estate.

Jack was also survived by a daughter and his estate is to be equally divided between his three children.

Despite the expiry of 18 months after Jack’s death, his daughter is concerned that no steps have been taken to sell Jack’s home, nor realise the other assets of his estate, which include shares and a bank account.

Jack’s daughter retains a solicitor, who writes to the executors, explaining that capital gains tax may become payable if the house is not sold within two years of the date of death and in any event, asking them to fulfil their executorial duties in a timely fashion.

The executors do not respond.

Proceedings are commenced in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, seeking a range of relief to progress the administration of the estate.

The Court notes that the executors obtained a grant of probate three months prior to proceedings being commenced and that no substantial steps had been taken to administer the estate.

The Court observes that there is no clear consensus between the executors and the Court expresses concern regarding further delays and the risk of unnecessary legal costs and expenses.

The Court is also worried about the lack of documentation relating to the administration of the estate, which is described as “somewhat chaotic”.

The Court states that it is considering the possibility of appointing an independent administrator and asks the parties to appoint an agreed accredited probate specialist.

This case demonstrates the importance of appointing appropriate executors to administer one’s estate. It is important that the executors are aware of their responsibilities to act in the best interests of all beneficiaries and to avoid conflicts of interest.

Executors need to administer estates without delay and to be aware of the additional costs to the estate by not doing so.

When multiple executors are appointed, it is crucial that they are able to work well together.

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.

Pilot Beach car park deteriorating rapidly

DEAR News Of The Area, MOST local residents would be aware that the scenic beauty of the Pilot Beach car park is deteriorating rapidly.

The horsetail casuarinas that have long provided shade for picnickers and habitat for an abundance of bird life are either dead or dying.

The history of these beautiful trees is a tribute to past residents Jenny Kaberry and Isabelle Lee who, with a small band of helpers, propagated and nurtured them till they became a feature of Pilot Beach and surrounds.

In an effort to continue this valuable legacy a group of regular beach goers has been gathering seeds and propagating them in their back yards.

Earlier this year the first batch of ten

casuarinas was planted but unfortunately, most didn’t survive.

Some seemed to perish through natural causes however there were grave suspicions that some had been deliberately vandalised.

Sadly, the only surviving specimen was found last week to have been pulled out of the ground and snapped in half, thus confirming the action of vandals.

While we intend to continue our quest to regenerate the area with home-grown casuarinas, we are seeking the support of residents to keep a watchful eye out for those who seem intent on their destruction.

Please notify Council if you observe any suspicious behaviour.

Phil PROUDFOOT, Dunbogan.

Hastings heats up as Garvey secures titles

By Kate SHELTON

THE Mid North Coast fishing scene offers a mix of conditions this week.

While the Camden Haven has been somewhat inconsistent, the Hastings River system is showing great promise as we move toward the warmer months.

Fishing in the Camden Haven remains a little unpredictable.

Anglers targeting the wash around the Bonny Hills ledges have managed to find a few tailor, though the catches have been sparse.

Offshore, the weather took an unfortunate turn on Monday evening, making conditions difficult. Prior to the chop, however, the local reefs were generous, yielding good catches of snapper and a healthy variety of other reef species over the weekend.

On the game fishing front, keen anglers have sighted a scattering of yellowfin and striped marlin further offshore, and anticipation is building for the upcoming start of the highly awaited inshore black marlin season.

The Hastings River region continues to deliver much more consistent results across the board. The standout news is the noticeable increase in whiting numbers, signalling what could be an excellent season ahead for surface lure enthusiasts.

Hotspots like Limeburners, Blackmans Point, and Maria River have all been

On theCouch

DEAR Jasminda,

I’VE started going to a gym and there's a man there that leaves various personal items on the equipment I want to use.

His drink bottle is on one, his towel is on another and then he leaves his backpack on a third machine.

What is the gym etiquette around this?

I only have 30 minutes before I have to go to work and he's tying up the equipment.

Penny D.

Hi Penny,

Firstly, it's great that you're getting your 30 minutes of fitness in before you go to work.

You sound like a go-getter who likes to squeeze the most out of your day, but that shouldn't mean squeezing the sweat out of someone else's gym towel so you can get access to the glute kickback machine.

You shouldn't have to miss out on the prime equipment just because someone is marking his territory much like a dog cocks its leg on its favourite trees.

It is pretty common for a gym-goer to superset between two machines and it may be part of their program.

You can always be direct and ask if you can alternate between the machines in tandem.

What you're experiencing, though, sounds more like you're dealing with someone who has either accidentally hit himself in the head too many times while performing his skull-crusher routine, or he's just plain thoughtless.

Try being polite, but assertive.

Something like: 'I want to use the chest press machine. I think you may have accidentally left your towel there.'

producing solid catches.

Anglers are having success with traditional bait like worms and yabbies, as well as working surface lures during the early morning and late afternoon bite.

Bream fishing remains a steady option, with some impressive fish being taken from the darkness off the northern break wall. Further upstream, lure fishers are reporting reliable catches, maintaining consistency throughout the system.

Mud crab numbers are showing distinct improvement, particularly in the deeper upstream holes, making it worthwhile to drop a pot or two.

On the beaches, North Shore is proving to be the top location for reliable catches of both bream and whiting.

Meanwhile, the stretch of sand at Lighthouse has offered up some smaller tailor and the chance encounter with the occasional salmon.

Off the coast of Port Macquarie, the deeper reefs are still holding fish.

Snapper have been caught successfully on soft plastics fished off Lighthouse and Point Plomer.

For those targeting deep water structure, a few solid kingfish have been caught around the deeper reefs off Point Plomer using a combination of live bait and jigs.

A massive congratulations is for Port Macquarie Game Fishing junior angler Indi Garvey.

If he says, 'No, I didn't forget, I'm doing a circuit,' you could say, 'That's great. I am too. I'm going to jump in while you're doing your leg presses.'

If you get any further pushback from him, it's not your job to sort it out.

You should explain the situation to the gym owner, because I can almost guarantee you're not the only person this equipment hog is annoying.

Try something like, 'Hey, I'm trying to use the machines, but Rambo over there is acting like a serial hoarder, throwing his stuff over multiple stations. He's got the same number of limbs as the rest of us. Can you have a word with him please?'

This takes the confrontation off you and leaves Super-Sized-Sven (a multititled AWF champion with energy to burn) to explain basic gym etiquette to Dad-Bod-Dave.

I'm confident your problem will be solved faster than a jump-squat routine.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Last week, she achieved a spectacular double, winning the prestigious Tom Roche Trophy at the Game Fishing Association of Australia National Junior Tournament and being crowned the 2024/25 NSW State Champion for Junior Female Angler Tag and Release.

A brilliant effort.

KCC Ladies Golf Club

By Carolynne ROSE

22ND OCTOBER 2025.

The Veterans Week of Golf was in progress this KCC Men's Golf Report

By Danny LLOYD

THE NSWVGA Week of Golf rolled into town this week and was a spectacular

Kew Bowling Club

By Andrew RICHARDS

26th OCTOBER, 2025

In Wednesday Social Bowls, Chicka Thompson and Dave Jones claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Dave Harvey, Ian Poole and Rocky Davis.

Kew Country Club Men’s Veterans Golf

By Laurie HAMILTON

RESULTS 27/10/2025 Single Stableford

Lake Cathie Bowling Club

By Suzanne MILES

TUESDAY, 21st October, Ladies Major Triples Club Championship Semi-Final -

Anne Wilson, Di Fischer & Ros Hancox def. Sharon Stokmanis, Judi Blackler & Shauna Proctor.

week. Wednesday being the Veterans rest day the KCC Lady golfers had their regular competition. 18 ladies played a Stableford comp in beautiful weather. Overall winners were 1. K Rumbel with41 points,

success on a pristine KCC track.

Locals took out the major trophies with Julie Berick winning the Ladies and David Haggett the Men’s.

The KCC Men’s Comp was moved to Wednesday

Voucher winners were Reggie Robb, Dave Jones, Cliff Kerr, Bob Carr and Ian Poole.

In the Saturday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Reggie Robb, Ian Hodgkinson and Dean Gemmell, with 2 wins and 21 ends. Runners Up were Brad Conway, Ian Orr and

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74 Starters

A Grade Winner –Michael Laurent 38 Pts. 2nd – Wayne Sheargold 36 Pts.

Roberta Henry, Lynn Gibson & Marg Peasnell def. Lynne Lawson, Nola Scott & Susan Malzard.

Final to be played Tuesday the 28th October.

Social BowlsAnne Constantine & Barbara Roberson/Skipwinners.

Pat Banks, Heather Worsfield & Dorothy Lynch/

Career best season

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 28 after the season, before preparations start for the 2026 DH World Cup season.

wrap up the season?

There wasn’t much time to celebrate after the win. The following weekend was the final round in Mont-SainteAnne, Canada, where I finished the season in 8th place and Top 10 overall in the DH World Cup serieswhich I was super stoked about! Career Best season to date.

Q2: What does a World Cup win mean for you personally and professionally? It means a lot to me personally. I’ve worked very hard for many years to achieve a World Cup win and sacrificed a lot to get to this point in my career; many years of ups and downs, that’s for sure. Professionally it’s a big door opener to my sponsors to show that I can do it, as well as new sponsors in and out of the industry.

Q3: What's next for you?

Currently, I’m taking some chill time to reset

SPORT RESULTS

2. R Sinclair with 37 c/b,

3. J Stapleton with 37 pts, 4. C Snudden 36 pts c/b, 5. D Sherwin 36 pts, 6. L Hamilton 35 c/b, 7, P Egan with 35 pts. NTP Winners were P Choo and R Sinclair on the 10th hole.

and was won by Tony Durham, edging out playing partner Jason Taylor (39c/b).

Saturday’s Stableford was sponsored by MADDEN PLUMBING.

Grade winners were

Brett Irwin, while Garry Gleeson, Jenny Wellard and Stewart Wellard claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Andrew Richards, Brett Irwin, Terry Miles and Pat Lendrum.

The Kew Classic Triples will be held next Saturday and Sunday, with Monday Monthly Pairs on

3rd – Chris Campbell 35 Pts. C/B.

B Grade winner- John Foster 44 Pts.

2nd – Rod Gooey 39 Pts. C/B.

3rd – Kevin Brennan 39

Skip - runners-up.

WEDNESDAY, 22nd

October, Open Pairs & TriplesGeorge Moss & Don Hooker - winners. Jan Opitz, Greg Dring & Russell Carkeets - runners-up.

THURSDAY, 23rd

October, Men's Major Triples Club Championship Semi Final -

Scholarship recipient, how important is that sort of support when you're starting out?

Q4: How long are you signed with Giant, and what was their reaction to the win?

I am contracted with the Giant Factory Off-road Team through till next year (which will be my 4th year with the team). The win means a lot to them as a company, after around a 28-year hiatus. I couldn’t be happier to get them back on the map with this win.

Q5: Did your brother (fellow rider, Remy) still have to pay the fine for rushing in to congratulate you?

Haha! He decided not to pay it. And they haven’t followed him up, so hopefully they have realised the stupidity of the fine.

Q6: Do you think Australia will ever host a MTB World Series Round?

I hope so! We definitely have some spots that could do it, I think it’s just a matter of time.

Q7: Port MacquarieHastings Council was very excited about your win. As a former Wayne Richards

9 Hole Comp. 10 ladies played a Stableford round. The overall winners were 1. S Dixon with 20 points, 2. M Russell 18 pts, 3. L Innes 16 pts, 4. S Meixner with 15 c/b. NTP was M Russell on the 9th hole.

(A-40) Nicholas Hurdle (PMGC), (B-40) Geoff Mascord and (C-39) Wayne Sheargold.

The GAREL GOLF NTP went to Russell Eichmann ($94) and David Jackett aced the 10th.

afterwards, so it will be a busy Sat/Sun/Mon.

The grass bowling green will be closed from the 3 November till early next year for its annual renovation.

The Bowls Christmas Party will be held on Saturday 13 December, commencing at 3:30pm.

Pts.

C Grade winner – Howard Hughes 41 Pts.

2nd – Terry Hurst 40 Pts. 3rd – Tim Sherwin 39 Pts.

Ball Winners – Doug MacLean 38, Ken Dollery 38,

D. Hancox, J. Fuller & J. Myers def. P. McNamara, P. Innes & P. Barry.

Qtr. Final - G. Williams, G. Martin & G. Conen def. G. Beves, I. Model & D. Murray. Men's Social TriplesRink 11 - Steve Anderson & Hubert Opitz.

Rink 6 - Terry McDermott, Bob Young & Ken Norberry.

SATURDAY PLAY. 25th

October a Stableford round with 13 ladies playing.

Overall winners were 1. J Blackett with 40 stableford points,2. S Frost with 37 c/b, 3 M Dawson with 37 pts, 4. P Choo 36 pts,5 M Walton

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100%. I was super grateful to receive the Wayne Richards scholarship

to help support me to get to where I am today. [A] shout out to my parents as well for all their efforts to get me over to Europe when I was a junior. It paid off!

Q8: Based on what

35 pts 6. R Sinclair 34 pts. NTP on 12th hole was Q Golledge. The LUSC Social Ladies could not play this week, but there were 7 Cardies playing and the overall winner was Julie Smith, well done Julie.

RACE 2 Spring Point Score Div 1 Captain Morgan (Dave Morgan) , Camden Haven Tyres and Service ( Dave Castleton) Div 2 Spellbound (Martina Holt), Windspeed (Toby Ewan/Rory Toogood), Lady (Ian Oxenford),Vamos (Simon Grady/Syd Castleton), A Laser (Bob Dewar)

Stay tuned for more details. Entries for the Mens Major Pairs are 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

Graeme Kightley 38, Charlie Hartshorne 37 & Rene Bolger 36 Pts. C/B. Nearest to the pin Winners

9th Hole A Grade Dean Myers, B Grade Graeme

Rink 5 - Glynn Pickham, Roy Peasnell & Steve Webster - Silver Medal.

SATURDAY, 25th October, Ladies Social Bowls, 9am start -

Rink 2 - June Wilson, Isabel Hicks & Ann Butlinwinners.

Rink 3 - Michelle Cassidy & Glenys Webster -

you've seen in your travels, do you think there could be more investment in mountain bike parks and rider development on the Mid North Coast?

Wednesday Social and possibly Friday Cashpot Triples (may be affected by Kew Classic Triples), names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress). Kew Classic Triples is being played Saturday/Sunday with Monday Monthly Pairs making it a busy start to November.

Kightley, C Grade No One. 10th Hole A Grade Kevin Watts, B Grade Garry Ryan, C Grade. Howard Hughes. 12th Hole A Grade Peter Ragen, B Grade No One, C Grade Dennis Roth runners-up. Men's Social PairsRink 2 - Steve Matheson & Errol Shelley. Rink 10 - Graham Fairburn & Dennis Hamilton. A MYSTERY: It has been noted that one of our Gun Players had trouble with the right bias - twice. Who would have thought.

Yeah, I think so. The MTB industry is growing rapidly around Australia with many parks and riding locations being developed, so hopefully more to come in the Mid North Coast area too.

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Nana Nana, Behave yourself. I will always love you. Your favourite granddaughter, Chan

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SATURDAY

A YEAR AT KYLEMORE ABBEY

SBS, 8.25pm

If Sister Act taught us anything it’s that there’s no-one more determined than a convent full of nuns focused on a common goal. In the classic 1992 comedy starring Whoopi Goldberg, a group of habitual habit-wearers are tasked with hiding a lounge singer from the mob. In this three-part docuseries, a Benedictine order of nuns transform a crumbling country estate into one of Ireland’s most popular heritage sites. The savvy sisters combine their devout spirituality with a canny commercial sense to make Kylemore Abbey in Connemara a thriving success.

FRIDAY,

October 31

TV (2)

TUESDAY

TALKIN’ ‘BOUT YOUR GEN

TEN, 7.30pm

Saving the best for last, Tuesday’s season finale of this revived comedy game show features a round that is so entertaining it could be the entire format. In “Pop Quiz”, host Anne Edmonds (pictured) allows the teams to research the questions – but with an age-inappropriate hurdle for each to climb over. Cue the reading glasses when Gen X’s Dave Hughes and Lisa McCune look for answers on TikTok; millennials Tommy Little and Luke McGregor take on a vintage computer with Encarta ’98 installed; and Generation Z’s Anisa Nandaula and Kath Ebbs attempt to navigate a dusty set of Encyclopedia Britannica volumes. Hilarity ensues as the youngsters learn how we lived before the “search” button.

WEDNESDAY CRIME NIGHT!

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Knowing The Score. (PG, R) 11.00 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Malv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv, R) 1.50 Grand Designs Australia. (R) 2.50 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.20 Grand Designs. (R) 4.10 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.55 QI. (PGs, R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.10 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point. (R) 2.05 No Maori Allowed. (Mal, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Living Black: 50 Years Of SBS Indigenous. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Scotland’s Riverwoods. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Seven News With Alex Cullen.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. Jane Edmanson discovers an urban courtyard.

8.30 Professor T. (Final, Mav)

The body of an undercover police officer is discovered in the boot of a car.

9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.

9.50 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R) Maggie throws herself a party.

10.20 The Assembly. (Final, l, R)

11.05 ABC Late News.

11.20 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)

12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason. (PGa, R)

9.15 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PGa)

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Sisi. (MA15+s, R)

11.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+v, R)

2.00 Making Sense Of Cancer With Hannah Fry. (Mal, R)

3.05 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 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.30 MOVIE: The Bourne Ultimatum. (2007, Mv, R) A former secret agent is once again hunted by the agency that created him. Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn.

10.50 Motorway Patrol. (PGad, R)

11.20 GetOn Extra.

11.50 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

12.20 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R)

1.20 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Taking a fresh tilt at the well worn true-crime genre, this panel show hosted by Julia Zemiro (pictured) breaks the mould somewhat – inviting a rotating roster of Australia’s best comedians to discuss the science and psychology behind crime, alongside expert criminologists Professor Danielle Reynald and Dr David Bartlett. Perhaps it’s best described as for armchair detectives and the morbidly curious. If Zemiro and co. can pull off this tonally twisted tightrope walk, it will be the TV heist of the decade. Wednesday’s premiere welcomes Celia Pacquola and Mel Buttle to the desk for an examination of noteworthy and notorious eyewitness testimonies throughout history.

9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Clue To Love. (2021, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Asia. (PG)

8.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, Mv, R) Scientists encounter a giant shark. Jason Statham.

10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl)

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

The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Room On The Broom. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 The Ghastly Ghoul. 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Officially Amazing. 11.10 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Nanny. 9.30 Addams Family. 10.00 Bewitched. 10.30 Jeannie. 11.00 The West Wing. Noon Talking Honey. 12.10 MOVIE: Stalked By A Reality Star. (2018, M) 2.00 Golden Girls. 2.30 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched.

6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 The Dog House. (PGa) 8.30 House Hunters Australia. (R) Primrose and Brendon want to trade their suburban life for a home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Zoë Saldaña. 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 10 News+. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)

SATURDAY, November 1

Mystery Road: Origin. (Final, Malv, R) The killers are exposed. Jay and Mary are brought closer together. 10.20 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (MA15+l, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Royal Homes. 8.25 A Year At Kylemore Abbey. (Premiere) 9.25 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train. (PG, R)

10.20 The Hospital: In The Deep End. (Ma, R) 11.25 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)

2.55 Growing A Greener World. (R)

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

5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG) Chrissie Swan is joined by a fresh new team of expert presenters, covering food, home, money, health and travel. 8.00 MOVIE: A Few Good Men. (1992, Ml, R) Two lawyers defend a pair of US Marines who have been accused of murdering a fellow serviceman. Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson.

11.00 MOVIE: The Kingdom. (2007, MA15+av, R) Jamie Foxx.

1.00 In Plain Sight. (Madv)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) An LAPD cop is trapped on a runaway bus. Keanu Reeves.

9.55 MOVIE: The Mod Squad. (1999, Mlsv, R) Giovanni Ribisi.

11.50 Next Stop. (PG)

12.20 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)

1.20 Rugby League. Ashes Tour. Second Test. England v Australia.

3.30 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 are desperate to sell their home. 8.30 Ambulance UK. (Mdlm, R) Ambulance crews attend to a woman who has fallen down the stairs and suffered a seizure.

9.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.

6.00

MOVIES (32)

6am The

Company. Continued. (2003, PG) 7.35 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 9.25 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 11.10 How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022, M) 1pm Tobacco Barns. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.55 Poms. (2019, PG) 4.35 Mosley. (2019, PG) 6.25 The Chaperone. (2018) 8.30 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 10.50 Easy Love. (2019, MA15+, German) 12.30am The Moogai. (2020) 2.05 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, November 2

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Premiere)

8.55 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Final, Malv)

9.55 Mother And Son. (Final, PGdl, R)

10.25 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R)

10.50 MOVIE: My Brother Jack – Part 2. (2001, Mnsv, R)

12.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)

12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.00 Ask The Doctor. (R) 3.30 The Art Of... (Ml, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 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 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 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

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 JFK: One Day In America. (Premiere)

8.30 King And Conqueror. (MA15+v)

9.20 Dan Snow’s Greatest Discoveries. (R)

10.15 The Wonders Of Europe. (PG, R)

11.20 Tutankhamun: The Last Exhibition. (PGa, R)

12.45 Europe’s Greatest Train Journeys. (PGaw, R)

3.45 Growing A Greener World. (R)

4.45 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice. 11.30

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Morning Programs. 1pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 12. GWS Giants v Port

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (Final, PG)

9.00 AC/DC: The World’s Greatest Rock Band. (M) Looks at AC/ DC through long-lost footage.

10.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: What Lies Beneath. (Malv, R)

11.00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (Mav, R)

12.15 The Long Song. (Final, Masv)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 AK47: The Legend Behind The Gun. 9.25 Uncanny. 10.35 The Change. 11.35 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am The Chaperone. (2018, PG) 8.00 The Company. (2003, PG) 10.05 Truth. (2015, M) 12.25pm The Report. (2019, M) 2.35 The Movie Show. 3.10 The Big Steal. (1990, PG) 5.00 The Darkside. (2013, PG) 6.40 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 To End All Wars. (2001, MA15+) 10.40 The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 1.40am Easy Love. (2019, MA15+, German) 3.20 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 5.35 The Movie Show.

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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Golden Bachelor. (PGls) Hosted by Samantha Armytage. 8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.35 9News Late.

10.05 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Olly Stephens. (Malv) 11.05 Mobsters. (Madv) 12.00 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (Mv, R) 1.00 Drive: Driving Value. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)

Bendigo

MONDAY, November 3

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Jokes.

8.30 King And Conqueror. (Final, Mlv)

9.30 Sydney’s Super Tunnel. (R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Conviction: The Case Of Stephen Lawrence. (Mal, R)

11.55 The Man Who Died. (MA15+as, R)

2.35 Curious Traveller. (R)

4.10 Growing A Greener World. (PGa, R)

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

VICELAND

6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 Supertato. 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 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

6am Mosley.

(2019, PG) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 10.20 Operation Mincemeat. (2021, M) 12.40pm Aspromonte: Land Of The Forgotten. (2019, M, Italian) 2.15 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 4.20 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 6.35 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 8.30 Stockholm Bloodbath. (2023, MA15+) 10.40 The Fox. (2022, MA15+, German) 12.55am Late Programs.

TUESDAY, November 4

(Mns)

8.35 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Final, Ml) 9.25 The Art Of. (Ml) 9.55 The Assembly. (PG, R) 10.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 10.55 News. 11.10 The Business. (R) 11.25 Four Corners. (Final, R) 12.10 Keating: The Interviews. (R) 1.10 Parliament. 2.10 Grand Designs. (R) 3.00 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kangaroo Beach. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.

8.30 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mal)

9.25 The Cancer Killers. (Premiere)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Point. (R)

12.00 Safe Home. (Malv, R)

1.00 The Unusual Suspects. (MA15+l, R)

2.00 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)

2.50 Curious Traveller. (R)

4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R)

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

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) When anti-LAPD billboards emerge throughout the city, the team searches for those responsible.

10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A renowned playwright vanishes.

11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)

12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa) 8.40 To Be Advised.

Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGl)

9News Late. 11.10 The Equalizer. (Mv) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG)

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6am The Movie Show. 6.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 8.50 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 10.45 Alcarràs. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.55pm Manon Des Sources. (1986, M, French) 3.00 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 4.25 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 6.30 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 8.30 Comandante. (2023, Italian) 10.45 The Conference. (2022, M, German) 12.45am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Bradford receives a strange message.

10.10 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Malsv, R)

11.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Mas)

12.10 MOVIE: A Family’s Secret. (2022, Mav, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00

WEDNESDAY, November 5

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.15 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R) 10.10 Confucius Was A Foodie. (R) 11.00 The Adriatic Sea. (PGaw) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tell Me What You Really Think. (Mal, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Incredible Canals. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Idea Of Australia. (Final, PG)

8.30 JFK: The Home Movie That Changed The World. (Mav, R)

9.30 No Hamburg, No Beatles. (Mdns, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 I Am Scrooge. (Mals)

12.00 This Town. (MA15+dl, R)

2.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)

3.05 Curious Traveller. (R)

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

VICELAND (31)

6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 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.

Built The World. 6.35 Jeopardy!

8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 9.20 MOVIE: A Midnight Clear. (1992, MA15+) 11.20 MOVIE: Sweet November. (2001, M) 1.35am Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am A United Kingdom. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.00 The Snow Foxes. (2023, PG) 8.25 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 10.30 Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) Noon The Longest Week. (2014, M) 1.35 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 3.50 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 5.45 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 8.30 Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+) 10.30 Thirst. (2009, MA15+, Korean) 1am Late Programs.

THURSDAY, November 6

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 I Was Actually There. (Mns, R) 10.30 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Final, Ml, R) 11.25 Crime Night! (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Malv, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Home Delivery. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.15 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PG, R) 10.10

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

7.30 RFDS. (Ma)

8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (Mal) The guys return to Auckland, where they experience the traditional method of cooking a hangi.

9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.

10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav)

11.30 The Amazing Race. (PGl)

1.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

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

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl)

8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (MA15+asv) 9.50 Parole. (Premiere, MA15+av)

11.10 9News Late.

11.40 Resident Alien. (Mas)

12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 My Way. (PG, R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

Parliament Question Time.

Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)

Gardening Australia. (R)

7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 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.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (PGl)

8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story.

9.25 Blue Lights.

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Davos 1917. (Mav)

11.55 The Shelter. (MA15+v, R)

2.15 London: 2,000 Years Of History. (PG, R)

3.05 Birdsville Or Bust: Untold Australia. (Ml, R) 4.05 Curious Traveller. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)

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

VICELAND (31)

6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. 11.45 WorldWatch. 12.15pm Fashionista. 12.25 The Late Session. 2.25 Bamay. 2.55 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 With William Shatner. 11.00 Kabul. 1am Homicide. 1.55 Conversations. 2.30 Somewhere Boy. 3.00 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 8.35 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 10.40 Long Story Short. (2021, M) 12.25pm 20,000 Species Of Bees. (2023, M, Spanish) 2.45 The Emperor’s Club. (2002, PG) 4.45 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 6.40 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Platoon. (1986, MA15+) 10.45 Only The Brave. (2017, M) 1.15am Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+) 3.15 Benediction. (2021, M) 5.40 The Movie Show.

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

8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+ls) Jim Jefferies gives his opinion on tattoos. Featuring Georgie Carroll, Chris Wainhouse and Jason John Whitehead.

9.30 First Dates UK. (PGa)

10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R)

11.30 Gatecrashers.

12.30 Life. (Malsv, R) 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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By Sue STEPHENSON

WORLD Cup winning mountain biker Luke MeierSmith is back home in Comboyne after his “career best season to date”.

Luke achieved his maiden victory in the men’s elite UCI Downhill World Cup series on October 4, at New York’s Lake Placid.

After being the first to make it down the new Whiteface Mountain course, he said “words couldn’t describe the moment”.

Now taking a break with his family, Luke has reflected on his career milestone for News Of The Area.

Q1: After the excitement of Lake Placid, how did you