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Records all round for Coffs Running Festival By Andrea FERRARI MORE than 2,500 runners crossed the finish line at the 2026 Coffs Harbour Running Festival on Sunday, with the event recording another significant year of growth while continuing its focus on giving back to the local community. The Coffs Harbour Running Festival attracted 2,946 registered participants across its six events, with 2,518 finishers recorded on the day. That represents a 35 per cent increase in finishers compared with 2025, and an impressive 81.7 per cent increase since 2024.
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FROM Page 1 There were 1,356 female finishers and 1,162 male finishers, reflecting the broad range of participants taking part. “The festival has grown from 1,386 finishers in 2024, to 1,865 in 2025 and 2,518 in 2026,” Race Director Keelan told News Of The Area. Aside from this exciting growth, Mr Birch said the most important measure of the event was the community behind it. “The biggest thing for me is seeing the whole community come together around the event,” Mr Birch said. “There are runners, volunteers, spectators, sponsors, Rotary members, traffic controllers, course marshals and more than a dozen local community organisations all playing a part.” The 2026 festival featured six race distances: the HQB Marathon, PSC Insurance Brokers Half Marathon, Baringa Private Hospital 10km, Southern Cross University 5km, Key Community Group 3km and the new Healthy Communities 1km event.
The longer-distance races provided the organisers with the opportunity of planning a marathon and half marathon course, taking runners through some of Coffs Harbour's most recognisable locations, including the Jetty precinct and coastline, while the shorter events provided opportunities for families, children, first-time runners and walkers to get involved. “The event also produced some outstanding performances, including Haruki Ogasawara's 2:52:20 marathon, which set a new overall female course record. “A number of age category records were also broken across the marathon, half marathon and 5km events,” Mr Birch said. Running through the festival is a strong community and charitable focus, with entry fees supporting local children's charities and community organisations through the Rotary Club of Coffs Harbour. More than 12 local charities and community organisations were involved throughout the event, including helping at water stations, registration, medal distribution and other roles.
The final amount raised for the community will be announced once all event finances have been finalised. “It’s incredibly rewarding to see the event growing while maintaining that community purpose,” Mr Birch said. “We want people to come to Coffs Harbour, have a great experience, enjoy running with their friends and family, and at the same time know that their participation is helping support local organisations.” The event was made possible by a large team of volunteers and supporters who worked behind the scenes as well as on course. The date for next year’s event has been set. Organisers have confirmed the next Coffs Harbour Running Festival will be held on Sunday, 12 September 2027. “With participation having increased by more than 80 per cent in just two years, we are now looking ahead to the next chapter of what is becoming one of the region's major community running events.”
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Col celebrates centenary-plus-one By Andrea FERRARI WORLD War II veteran Colin (Col) Robertson, a retired printer and resident of Woolgoolga, celebrated his 101st birthday on August 12 with a week of parties with family and friends. “It was a big week,” Mr Robertson told News Of The Area. “I had coffee and lunch with so many people, including Probus Club of Coffs City, and the Woolgoolga RSL Club put on a party for me.” The 101-year-old is a keen walker and book reader. “I love to walk all over the
place, on the flat these days,” he said. “And I read lots of books, mostly on Australian history.” Once he’s read the books he takes them to Probus where he leaves them for other members and sometimes does a swap with friends. Having passed his driving test last month to keep his driver’s licence, he continues to motor around with his wife Pat, to Sawtell, Urunga and up to Armidale. “Traffic doesn’t bother me, but I won’t be driving to Melbourne or Sydney these days,” Mr Robertson said.
Born in 1925 in Wallacedale, south-western Victoria, his family moved to Melbourne in 1931 where he went to school and later worked in the printing industry as a compositor. Joining the Army in 1939 he served in 31/51 Australian Infantry Battalion on Bougainville, the northern and central sectors, Nauru and Ocean Island in mid Pacific, Rabaul in New Britain, and several places in Australia. He was involved with the Japanese breakout at Cowra NSW in August 1944. Mr Robertson enjoyed
the mateship and physical demands he experienced in the Army. After the war he returned to the printing industry, working at the Army printing works in Melbourne for six years, then the Government printing office in Tasmania. He enjoyed fishing and built a shack at Arthurs Lake in central Tasmania before having several caravan parks on the north-coast of NSW. He has been a bushwalker all his life, scuba diver, played football, basketball, cricket, athletics, enjoyed square dancing and travelled through Australia many times.
Award-winning cartoonist announcements By Andrea FERRARI
q 2025 Cartoon of the Year – The Pied Piper by Rod Emmerson (NZ Herald).
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q Col Robertson with his wife Pat, celebrating his 101st birthday.
THE winners of the 2026 National Rotary Cartoon Awards will be announced on Saturday 12 September at the official opening and awards ceremony at the Cartoon Gallery on City Hill. The competition, now
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in its 38th year, is open to cartoonists and illustrators and run by the National Cartoon Gallery in Coffs Harbour in conjunction with Rotary. Gallery manager, Bruce Nelson, told News Of The Area the gallery had received more than 230 entries this year
from some of the best-known practitioners in Australia and New Zealand. “With categories including sport, politics, caricature, comic strip, and the special category ‘In the future’, every entrant will have at least one of their submissions on display making for a very colourful and thought-provoking exhibition,” Mr Nelson said. “It’s a really important award as it celebrates an artform that fearlessly pokes fun at politics, current events, public figures, and government.”
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Congratulazioni By Andrea FERRARI
THE inaugural Ciao Coffs Festa Italiana, held at Coffs Harbour Racecourse last Saturday, was a resounding success. The history wall was three deep all day with people reminiscing over times past, Coffs Coast Italian Heritage Group Vice President Franco Maione told News Of The Area. “Their emotions were evident as eyes welled with tears,” Mr Maione said. “The intergenerational connections were a pleasure to see.”
The festival fostered numerous family reunions which, the organisers said, will now be the focus in coming Festas. The crowds were transported back to Italy as they entered the auditorium with flags, ribbons, staging, ballons, music, the Tre Colori. “You could see green, white and red were everywhere,” Mr Maione said. The event was opened by singer Lisa Genovese in her role as Vice President of Com.It.Es which represents the Italian Community Living Abroad. She spoke of the valuable
contribution Italians had made in Australia The roaming Roman Gladiators were probably the most photographed, although the Lamborghini, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo display drew a lot of attention. The Italian food stalls did a roaring trade. In the auditorium the crowd settled in to traditional and contemporary music with Lisa Genovese, S.U.D. Band, Antonio Mazzella and Dina Luciani, and the PopUp-Choir with traditional Alpini songs. With their first community event’s success
q The Pop-Up Choir. Back: Dino Cornale, Carolyn Carrigan, Egidio Basso, Margherita Standing, Amedeo Zecchinati, Nives Jarrett, Adriano Cornale and Bruno Dal Pozzo. Seated: Lianna Pilati, Walter Borsato, Susan Maione, Franco Maione. Front: Antonio Manzella. Seated: Maria Borsato-Woods, Diana Jackson, Nancy Feltrin and Carla Zecchinati.
media@newsofthearea.com.au in drawing in crowds who stayed and played, the Coffs Coast Italian Heritage Group organisers looked back on the day with great satisfaction. “We are very pleased with how the day unfolded after a drizzly start it was sunshine that welcomed the 2,500 crowd,” Mr Maione said. “We were ecstatic at the results of the monster raffle raising funds for the Children’s Ward at the Coffs Health Campus.” The organisers have a heartfelt thank you to Frank Pappalardo. “Frank is an especially hard-working committee member, and we very much thank him for all his work.”
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Coles stops buying Coffs Harbour bananas and produce FROM Page 1
Last week a small collective of farmers launched a campaign to make people aware that Coles would no longer source bananas, cucumbers, kent and butternut pumpkin lines from the Coffs Coast via local wholesaler Golden Dawn. This decision, which comes into effect from October 2026, means Coles will supply its Coffs Coast supermarkets with bananas from Queensland. The local farmers’ group is calling itself Save Coffs Bananas and its campaign petition is aimed at providing local consumers with an understanding of what this trade move means.
The farmers have launched a petition and are asking people to add their signatures to urge Coles to reconsider its decision.
As of Monday 31 August there were more than 5000 signatures on the petition and many comments by local Coles customers saying they would no longer support Coles. Social media activity around the issue has exploded and the comments are overwhelmingly in support of
local farmers. Many people are questioning why Coles has made this decision, in light of their statements that there were no issues with the service provided by Golden Dawn or the products provided by the farmers. The farmers who are directly impacted say there is no easy solution, but they are encouraged by the support shown by the local community. Many have begun work to find new buyers for their fruit. The family that owns Canale Bananas has decided to trial selling some fruit from the farmgate, offering to take orders for cartons or smaller quantities of bananas that would have otherwise been destined for Coles. Local banana farmer Mick Gentle, secretary/treasurer of the Coffs Harbour and District Growers Association, said Coles’ decision has been a kick in the guts for farmers locally. He said his son Jason is a fourth-generation grower with three young children. “Having planted a relatively new farm and a young family to provide for, my son now has to look at other options for the bananas he was previously sending to Coles,” Mr Gentle said. Growers must meet strict and costly compliance measures to be able to provide their produce to
Coles, Woolworths and other supermarket stores. “Local growers have invested significant resources and finances into being compliant and meet the many strict standards,” Mr Gentle said. “There is no fee relief for them to do this, and the process is lengthy and complex. “Ask any local grower and they will tell you, ‘we just want to grow bananas’.” NSW Farmers Coffs Harbour Branch spokesperson Paul Shoker said Coles’ decision could put the future of local farming families at serious risk. “These are not just numbers on a spreadsheet,” he said. “Behind every farm are local families who have invested years of hard work, money and commitment into producing fresh food for local consumers. “The Coffs Coast has a proud history of producing high-quality bananas, vegetables and other fresh produce. “To lose access to a major supermarket market would put enormous pressure on these farming families and the wider local economy.” Mr Shoker said local growers deserved clarity about why they had been rejected and that Coles needed to explain to the Coffs community why it
couldn’t support and consume local produce. “If Australian supermarkets are serious about supporting Australian farmers, we need to see that commitment reflected in decisions affecting local growers,” Mr Gentle said. “We are calling for an urgent meeting with Coles and the relevant state and federal representatives to understand exactly why these growers have been rejected and to find a pathway forward.” A Coles spokesperson told NOTA, “We regularly review our supply chain to ensure we are delivering the best value, quality and availability for our customers.
was not taken lightly. “Following initial discussions in August 2024, we communicated the final decision in October 2025 and provided Golden Dawn with an extended 12-month transition period to give the business time to plan for the change, engage with its growers and pursue alternative commercial opportunities. “Coles remains fully committed to supporting
“Coles will continue to source 100 per cent of its bananas from Australian growers.
“This decision is part of a broader change to Coles’ fresh produce supply model. “As part of that change, we are transitioning away from direct-to-store produce arrangements and towards a more consistent operating model across our store network. “We recognise this will impact some supplier arrangements, and the decision
q Coffs Harbour banana farmer Mick Gentle in the shed.
q Local banana farmer Mick Gentle and his wife Leanne.
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Disability doesn’t stop Tina jumping for joy By Andrea FERRARI
ON Friday 4 September Tina Demetri will jump out of an aeroplane, strapped onto tandem skydiving instructor Jimmy Callaghan from Coffs Skydiving. They pair will be aiming for Park Beach, adjacent to the surf club, on the Coffs Harbour coastline, landing at 11am. For Tina this is a birthday treat to herself, having never been able to jump since being diagnosed with polio aged 20 months. While she is over-themoon about the jump, she expects a little excited apprehension as she looks
out of the plane door, but is looking forward to sailing through the air, knowing she is safe in God’s hands, and instructor Jimmy’s expertise, she told News Of The Area. “When the doctors told my parents I had polio they said, ‘don’t expect too much from me’ but I have had the most wonderful life and have lived to the full with my husband and two children,” Tina said. “I’d like people to know that because you have a disability it doesn’t make you less of a person, in my mind it makes you more of a person, we make our own special place.”
Tina believes in seeing what we have rather than what we lack and chooses happiness every morning. Born in Essex in England in 1946, Tina’s birth was before polio vaccines were available. “I have belonged to Polio Australia for many years and we are very aware, especially since the Covid vaccine controversy, that people are petrified of vaccines and say they don’t want to put their baby in danger. “They think polio doesn’t exist, but it does. “The polio vaccine is an older one, not quickly concocted,” she said. Today Tina has Post Polio
Syndrome which is a normal graduation as a person with the disease ages. Her arm’s reach has diminished and her walking is unstable. “I’ve always managed around the house but now I have what I call my office chair which I’m using to get around inside the house.” She rides in a motorised chair outside, blazoned with orange. “Orange is the colour chosen to represent polio so I’m asking anyone who wants to come out and watch my jump to gather on the beach wearing orange, or at least bright colours.” Tina is hoping for a
good turnout to celebrate her eight decades of joyful living.
Gambling reforms welcomed but fall short By Andrew VIVIAN
NEW South Wales Council of Social Service (NCOSS) has welcomed the gambling reform package announced by the Minns Government, saying the changes include practical measures that will reduce gambling harm in NSW. However, the peak body for the state’s social and community services warns that the package
leaves out important measures recommended by the Independent Panel on Gaming Reform that would do the most to prevent harm before it starts. Gambling reform impacts the Coffs Coast. Although it ranks in the middle of NSW LGAs for losses per person on gaming machines, it still cost every resident ~$134 last quarter. NCOSS said it supports the transition to a two-way
communications protocol to enable account-based play and the establishment of a statewide exclusion register, which includes a third-party exclusion scheme. It also supports banning gaming-linked VIP programs, investing an additional $20 million in the Responsible Gambling Fund, improved regulatory oversight, including stronger enforcement of the rules, greater restrictions on
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advertising and marketing and measures to reduce the number of poker machines across NSW Under the announcement, account-based play will be voluntary, with no timetable for a decision on going further. Older machines will keep accepting up to $5,000 in a single load-up, 10 times the $500 limit on new machines. The maximum bet stays at $10 a spin, double the limit in most other states. NCOSS CEO Cara Varian, who served on the Independent Panel on Gaming Reform, said, “Gambling harm turns up in our members’ services every week as rent that can’t be paid, fridges that sit empty and families under enormous strain. “There is real progress in this package,” Ms Varian said. “A statewide exclusion register and a way for families to step in when someone they love is in trouble are reforms NCOSS has sought for years. “Ending VIP schemes and pulling gambling ads off public assets is good public policy that aligns with community expectations.” But, she said, “Mandatory
account-based gaming with sensible default limits was the engine of the Panel’s Roadmap, and it has been parked as a voluntary option with no date for a decision. “We will work constructively with the Government on getting these reforms right. “What we are asking for is a timetable for the implementation of this measure, the implementation of statewide mandatory account-based gambling, lower bet and load-up limits and legislated longer shutdown period rather than just a review.” Greens MP and gambling harm minimisation spokesperson Cate Faehrmann was less diplomatic. She said the gaming reform package failed the test when it came to genuine poker machine reform, tackling money laundering, and reducing the skyrocketing and increasing rates at which people were losing money to poker machines in NSW. Ms Faehrmann said, "The Minns Government commissioned expert advice, received expert advice, and then ignored the most
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important recommendations. “Most of the core elements of its package aren’t mandatory, or are being kicked years down the road or waiting for yet another review. "The NSW Crime Commission's landmark Project Islington found that a significant amount of money flowing through poker machines was likely to be the proceeds of crime and recommended mandatory cashless gaming as the key reform to tackle money laundering.” Ms Faehrmann said Labor had now spent more than three years in government without implementing the transformative reforms needed to address poker machine harm. “The government has also admitted people are at higher risk of harm from poker machines in the early hours of the morning, and its response is yet another review,” Ms Faehrmann said. “We don’t need another review to tell us that pokies should be switched off when gambling harm is highest between midnight and 10am. “We don’t need another round of reviews and voluntary measures, we need the government to act on the evidence it already has.”
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Nepal near-miss for Coffs couple By Andrew VIVIAN TIMING is everything, especially when disaster strikes. Reports from Nepal show devastation and death, but there are amazing stories of survival, such as that of the school principal who evacuated 900 of his students with seconds to spare. Bonville locals, Craig Melrose and Phillipa Maher, were not that close, but were in the area as part of their sixmonth journey through 15 countries. They have sent messages to family and friends to advise that they are safe and have now been evacuated from the devastation of the floods. Mr Melrose and Ms Maher travelled overland from Kathmandu to Tibet through the same valley that was hit by the flood just days before, and were supposed to be driving back the same way. However, that road no longer exists, so they had to cut their tour of Tibet short and purchase flights. Mr Melrose said that he has travelled extensively through 98 countries and that ‘highway’ was the worst road he has been on. He said the 150kms took 12 hours.
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“There were five landslides along the way and at one stage we were trapped, with landslides both in front and behind us,” he said. “We passed through the border control, which is shown on all the media releases - the largish building that was totally obliterated by the flood waters. “Our tour of Tibet was marvellous and we were at Everest base camp on a clear morning with excellent views, but were devastated to hear
of the flood that had occurred and prevented our return. “I met a lovely chap from Brisbane called Tony on the way up the valley. “He was to be returning about this time also so I just hope he is OK. There is no way of knowing.” Mr Melrose said that accessing correct information was a problem because many social media outlets, such as Google, Facebook and WhatsApp are banned in China.
“We were left with only one option and that is to fly out,” he said. He said the only airline servicing that route, Himalayan Airlines, took advantage of the catastrophic situation and doubled the price of tickets, with the 85-minute flight costing $980 each, which was very disappointing to the travellers. “At a time of national disaster when everyone else is trying to help, that
an airline would put profits ahead of people’s welfare,” he said. “We know for a fact that there were many local people doing a pilgrimage and that there is absolutely no way
they could afford this flight. “With the road being closed and up to a year to rebuild, they have no way home. “Anyway, we are back and we are safe.” q Phillipa and Craig on their Himalayas trip.
q One of the many landslides caused by the extreme weather. Photos: Craig Melrose.
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Coffs community comes together for Nepal victims By Andrew VIVIAN LAST Sunday evening, 30 August, members of the local Nepalese community, together with friends, supporters and members of the wider Coffs Coast community, gathered at the Key Community Group for a candle-lighting ceremony and prayers for Nepal in the wake of the catastrophic floods. For members of the Nepalese community living on the Coffs Coast, the disaster has been particularly distressing because many have family members, relatives and friends in Nepal. Lighting candles has been a symbol of hope and remembrance across cultures and religions for centuries and, for many in attendance, the candles represented the hope that those still missing will be found safely and that families separated by the disaster will soon receive good news. Participants stood together for a minute’s silence followed by prayer,
reflecting on the lives lost and the enormous challenges facing survivors. Sanjay Kumar Tamang knows a family that is frantically searching for a missing young man whom Sanjay considers as a younger brother. He said that the roads are inaccessible and communications have been cut but the Nepalese Prime Minister has an engineering background and the government, police and army were doing as good a job as possible. “I am grateful to all my friends and the Coffs Harbour community for their support,” Mr Tamang said. “Our thoughts and prayers are also with the families of Australians and other nationalities who remain missing with everyone anxiously waiting for news.” The Nepalese community expressed its appreciation to Katherine Cross and the Key Community Group for making the venue available, as well as Monique Buggy and Naomi Steinborner from
STARTTS for their support and assistance. Special thanks were also given to the many volunteers who contributed their time and effort to organise the gathering. Htun Htun Oo, from the Coffs Coast Multicultural Society, which also supported the event, said, “My heart goes out to my Nepalese
brothers and sisters, their families and the entire Nepalese community.” He said the gathering demonstrated the strength of multicultural communities on the Coffs Coast, showing that people do not have to share the same background, culture or religion to stand beside one another during times of tragedy. Rajesh Shresthra, who spoke at the event, said there were more than 100 Nepalese living in Coffs Harbour, many of them
medical students. Mr Shrestra said satellite photos over the years showed the extent of melting in the Himalayas and governments hadn’t done enough to protect the population. “It’s a ticking time bomb. Eight of the world’s highest mountains are in Nepal with glaciers around them that are melting because of global warming. “There have been some minor incidents but not enough notice has been taken and not enough notification
of what was happening.” Mr Tamang said there were many other lakes in Nepal that were gradually melting. “My humble request to leaders all over the world is to reduce our carbon emissions and save the Himalayas and the world,” he said. He urged people to donate what they could. Donations can be made directly through the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund: https://pmdrf.nchl. com.np/
q The Nepalese and wider Coffs community came together in prayer for flood victims. Photo: Htun Htun Oo.
Coffs Harbour Golf Club celebrates centenary FRIDAY night presents the opportunity for the Coffs Harbour Golf Club to celebrate a rare milestone. This year is the Club Centenary and tonight’s Centenary Gala Cocktail Party at the clubhouse is the culmination of 100 years not only of excellence on the course but plenty of fun and frivolity between members off it. Coffs Harbour Golf Club General manager Paul McAra said he is looking forward to
tonight‘s festivities. “We've got so many members who've been here for such a long time and it's great that they get to enjoy their special occasion,” Mr McAra said. “More than 300 people are coming to the cocktail evening which should be an amazing night to celebrate.” The club started in 1926 with just nine holes to become what it is now with a reputation of being one of the finest courses between
Sydney and Brisbane. “From the humblest beginnings the club has just gone from strength to strength,“ the general manager said. “We’re just so blessed to have the quality of the course that we have now and the membership that we've got who are so supportive. “We've got so many members who've been here for such a long time and it's great that they get to enjoy their special occasion.”
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Zonta awards dinner acknowledges young women leaders By Andrea FERRARI
NINE young women in Coffs Harbour have been recognised for their exceptional leadership and active volunteerism in the community by the Zonta Club of Coffs Harbour. The recognition was the
highlight of a well-attended awards dinner in the Rainbow Room at C.ex Coffs on Wednesday, 16 August. From a total of 19 applications received this year for the Zonta International Young Women in Leadership Award (YWLA) the nine shortlisted finalists
are Caroline Mostert and Lauren Blair (Bishop Druitt College), Sophie Baldwin (Coffs Harbour Christian Community School), Herkiran Kaur (Coffs Harbour Senior College), Daya Jacob (Orara High School), Paula Gutierrez Santana (St John Paul College), Sophie Watson (Toormina High School), Imani-Capri van Hamond and Hadley March (Woolgoolga High School).
q Lauren Blair, Sophie Watson, Daya Jacob, Imani-Capri van Hamond, Herkiran Kaur and Matilda Newton.
q Jenny Wiseman, David Funnell and Caroline Mostert, YWLA winner.
q Dakota Smith, Sophie Baldwin, Caroline Mostert, Hadley March and Paula Gutierrez Santana.
Caroline Mostert, 2025-2026 Bishop Druitt College School Captain, was announced as the overall winner from a field of welldeserving candidates. Miss Mostert receives a cash award of $1000, jointly sponsored by David Funnell and a community sponsor sourced by Moira Scerri. She will now progress to the District 24 level, encompassing most of NSW and the ACT, with the opportunity to progress to the national and international levels. Lauren Blair, Sophie Baldwin and Daya Jacob were recognised with a Highly Commended. “This year we were fortunate to obtain sponsorship for two new awards,” Zonta Club of Coffs Harbour President Jenny Wiseman told News Of The Area. The Zonta Coffs Harbour Vocational Award ($500), recognising a young woman who is pursuing a vocational education, trades or applied
career pathway, was won by Matilda Newton, St John Paul College. Along with her HSC studies Miss Newton is undertaking VET Fitness and VET Hospitality. The second new award was a Follow Your Heart Award for a young woman who was pursuing a pathway driven by passion, purpose or creative vision. This award was won by Dakota Smith, Orara High School, whose passion and aspirations centred around football. Miss Smith was awarded $500 to help with her future goals. “The judges were most inspired by every application,” Ms Wiseman said. “All finalists participated in two Young Leaders Panels, ably facilitated by Lisa Bunch, Vice-President of the Zonta Club of Coffs Harbour Inc.” Melinda Page of St John Paul College, Highly Commended awardee of
the 2026 Zonta District 24 Achievement Award for a Young Indigenous Woman, gave the Acknowledgement to Country. Paula Gutierrez Santana, St John Paul College, entertained the audience of 64 students, school leaders, school staff, parents and community with a powerful vocal performance, supported by Jon Baldwin on keyboard. “Zonta Coffs Harbour could not manage without the generous support from David Funnell who continues to provide sponsorship for the Zonta Club of Coffs Harbour Inc Pat Funnell and YWLA Awards and to Zonta member Moira Scerri, who initiated the new awards,” Ms Wiseman said. “We are most grateful also to the numerous businesses from Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Sawtell who provided us with raffle prizes for the night.” Zonta Coffs Harbour meets monthly at Park Beach Bowls Club.
Motorists should allow for up to 10-minute delays at this site while this work is under way. Work continues at Gordonville Cutting. The shipping-container barrier wall and single lane, alternating traffic flow arrangement remain
in place and motorists should allow up to 10-minute delays at this site while this work is underway. Motorists should allow extra travel time, drive to traffic conditions and follow the directions of signs and traffic control. Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.
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q Follow Your Heart awardwinner Dakota Smith with Zonta member Robyn Gray.
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q Vocational award-winner Matilda Newton with Zonta member Jo Brotherton.
SLOPE stabilisation work has begun at Waterfall Way at Myers Bluff, near Thora, and is expected to continue for four months. To carry out this work a single lane, alternating traffic flow arrangement will be in place between 6am and 6pm.
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An in-depth investigation published by The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age on 16 July 2026 raised concerns about the potential influence of retail targets on clinical optometry. Some optometrists employed by three large corporate chains reportedly claimed they were expected to prioritise examinations considered more likely to result in sales of spectacles or contact lenses. Practitioners also alleged that performance measures, including average patient spend and lens upgrades could influence their future working hours. The article further suggested that some staff training encouraged unnecessary purchases. The companies involved rejected these allegations. This highlights the potential conflict between independent clinical judgement and commercial sales expectations, a concern explored in our previous article, “Patients Before Profits.” It is encouraging that members of the optometric profession were prepared to speak out in support of placing patient welfare ahead of commercial pressures.
Legacy badge day By Andrea FERRARI
LEGACY Week 2026, raising funds to support veterans’ families, runs from 30 August to 5 September.
People can donate. “Even the smallest gifts make a big difference,” Mr Nash said. “Buy a badge, pen or bear on Friday 4 September at major shopping centres or at
Bunnings on Saturday 5 September. “Spread the word - follow us on Facebook and share the work we are doing on the Coffs Coast.” Donations can be made online at legacy. com.au/donate. For more information about Coffs Coast Legacy, or to volunteer, visit coffslegacy. com.au
q At Coffs Coast Veterans Wellbeing Centre with volunteers Greg and Warren, who will be helping during Legacy Week.
Coffs Coast Legacy’s partnership with the Veterans Wellbeing Network, along with the change in eligibility, has seen demand for its services increase, making this Legacy Week one of the most important yet. President of Coffs Coast Legacy, Legatee Jeremy Nash, is urging the community to get involved in whichever way they can. “The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has shown that the mental health challenges of military service are far-reaching, and the families of veterans often face complex, long-term challenges,” he told News Of The Area. “Buying a badge supports these families in their time of need and reminds them they are not forgotten.” Funds raised during Legacy Week will provide veterans with personalised care through advocacy, financial aid, education and development, and emotional support. The community can help Coffs Coast Legacy in a number of ways. There are vacancies for volunteers to join the dedicated team that supports over 300 local families.
A second article, published on 23 August 2026, described a Coffs Harbour patient who was prescribed bifocal spectacles following an examination at a retail optometry outlet. After subsequently being involved in a motor vehicle accident, she questioned whether blurred vision with the spectacles may have contributed, although several possible causes were acknowledged. The patient later consulted another optometrist and was reportedly diagnosed with advanced cataracts requiring surgery. Professor Konrad Pesudovs from University NSW commented that cataracts should not ordinarily be misdiagnosed. This highlights the benefit of being an independent optometry practice. We control the time allocated to each examination based on patient’s needs and make clinical decisions without corporate sales targets. This allows us to place our patients’ welfare at the centre of everything we do. We can also recommend frames and lenses from a broad range of suppliers, selecting solutions according to each patient’s individual visual needs, not corporate restrictions. 72 Albany Street Coffs Harbour 2450 Phone: (02) 6652 7411 Scan the QR Code for Our Website alanburrow.com.au
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CWA urges pollies to Back the Bush By Andrea FERRARI
THE Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW’s Backing the Bush campaign calls on all political parties to commit to practical action that will strengthen regional, rural and remote communities ahead of the March 2027 NSW election. The campaign outlines six key priorities that CWA members say are critical to the future of country NSW - from healthcare and community safety to infrastructure, food and fibre security, community wellbeing and ensuring bush communities have a stronger voice in government decision-making. The CWA of NSW is committed to doing the best for its communities, especially rural, regional and remote areas, CWA North Coast Group President Leonie Saunders told News Of The Area. “Even those of us living in the North Coast area are faced with the challenges before us,” she said. “We are wanting to make sure our communities thrive,
not die.” Regional and ‘bush’ communities need to have the essentials that the cities get to experience every day, she said. “Like healthcare in our local areas, housing, childcare and transportation. “Making our areas safer by having more police on patrol. “Lastly, supporting our farmers and their farmlands to be able to continue to supply us with our everyday food needs.” The CWA of NSW has many policies that cover all these areas. “We now just need the State and Federal governments to adopt them, take up the challenge and put them into place,” Ms Saunders said. The six campaign priorities are: Health and Care – improving access to healthcare, strengthening rural hospitals and health services, supporting aged care, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and initiatives that deliver better care closer to home.
Safe Communities – addressing domestic and family violence, improving road safety, upgrading rail crossings and strengthening emergency preparedness. Infrastructure – investing in roads, telecommunications, housing, childcare, transport, workforce development and the essential infrastructure regional communities rely on every day. Food and Fibre Security – protecting productive agricultural land, supporting biosecurity, water security, drought resilience and balanced planning that safeguards Australia's foodproducing regions. Community Wellbeing – reducing social isolation, supporting volunteers and strengthening the community organisations that help regional towns thrive. Bush Voices – ensuring the lived experiences of regional communities are reflected in government policy and decision-making. Launching the campaign in Dubbo at the 2026 National Bush Summit, CWA of NSW State President Tanya Jolly
said the organisation wanted to put the needs of regional communities firmly on the election agenda because when governments invested in regional communities, the benefits did not stop at the town boundary.
“Strong regional communities underpin our economy, food security, resilience and prosperity,” Ms Jolly said. "For more than 100 years, the CWA has been advocating for country communities.
“Our members know what works because they live it every day. “We're inviting every political party to listen to those voices and commit to policies that will make regional NSW stronger for generations to come. "Backing the bush means backing the future of New South Wales.”
q CWA of NSW State President Tanya Jolly speaking at the 2026 National Bush Summit.
Call-out to Coffs people to donate their old phones By Andrea FERRARI
q Phone collection box at the information booth in Coffs Central.
DV Safe Phone and Coffs City Rotary are launching a new campaign in Coffs Harbour City, encouraging people to donate their old phones for victims of domestic violence. DV Safe Phone is a national charity that collects old phones, wipes all personal information and services them, before providing them free to victims of domestic violence. The reason they do this is that perpetrators often either break their partner’s phone, or put a tracking device on it, further controlling them. A new phone can change a person’s life. Coffs City Rotary began
supporting the initiative in June 2025. Paul McKeon, from Coffs City Rotary Club, said the club is assisting DV Safe Phone because the members believe that the initiative is making a real difference to people suffering from domestic violence. “Over the last five years this charity has provided free phones to over 21,000 people who really needed help,” Mr McKeon said. “Unfortunately, more phones are still required, and we hope that local Coffs Harbour residents will help by donating their old phones.” The social media campaign lists the locations of all the phone collection
boxes: Moonee Hotel, Park Beach Plaza Information Desk, Coffs Harbour Hotel, Coffs Harbour Library, Happy Frog Café, SOS Phone Repairs, Coffs Central Information Desk and Toormina Library. The list includes new locations, making it easier for people to donate their old phones. “If you have an old phone in a drawer at home, it can be a lifesaver for someone who has no way to contact friends, family or help services,” Mr McKeon said. “Please donate it by dropping it into a DV Safe Phone collection box at any of these locations.” Visit the DV Safe Phone website at dvsafephone.org
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Coffs students turn waste into action By Jesica MILLER
ACCORDING to Seamless Australia, 220,000 tonnes of clothing was sent to landfill in Australia in 2024 alone — equivalent to 880 million items. Against that backdrop, a year-long OzGREEN initiative in Coffs Harbour has been steadily doing something about it. The Rethink Waste project, delivered with support from the City of Coffs Harbour, brought together students, schools and community members to find practical ways to reduce
waste locally. It wrapped up recently with a public display at Harry Bailey Memorial Library, which included an interactive Clothes Breakdown Quiz exploring how long different fabrics take to break down. The project reached 119 students and 11 sustainability leaders across five local schools — Maam Giingana Gumbaynggirr High School, alongside Karangi, Kororo, William Bayldon, and Ulong public schools — who completed 18 practical waste-reduction projects. Students investigated
waste generated at their own schools before designing responses: worm farms, compost caddies, bin signs in Gumbaynggirr language, a low-waste lunchbox cookbook, and art made from recycled materials. The program design, with mentors and active student investigators, relies on proven behavioural science principles. Behaviour change researchers at institutions like Monash University have long established that passive information rarely shifts human habits. By positioning teachers
as facilitators and giving students agency to both audit their waste and design their own creative solutions, the program prioritises education for sustainability over simple classroom lecturing. The kids aren't just memorising facts; they are cementing a lifelong identity as changemakers through hands-on action. The community was also invited to contribute, through a Rethink Waste Ideas Competition. Entries ranged from collecting café coffee grounds for composting to
creating repair cafés and making beeswax wraps. A free Rethink Waste Calendar packed with practical tips — including a Tricky Waste A–Z guide covering everything from pizza boxes and tea bags to soft plastics and timber offcuts — proved so popular that a second print run was needed. OzGREEN plans to release a new free calendar for 2027, available through Coffs Harbour libraries. OzGREEN Co-CEO Kathleen Hannah said the community response showed people were
hungry for useful, accessible information. "People are looking for information and inspiration to be part of the change the planet needs. “It's not about doing everything perfectly — it's about finding the changes that work for your household, school or workplace and building from there." This is the second year OzGREEN has run the school-specific initiative, building on a legacy of numerous successful waste activations at major regional events.
q Kororo Public School students working with their organic waste system. Photo: OzGREEN.
q Students undertaking a waste audit. Photo: OzGREEN.
q A student working on their project. Photo: OzGREEN.
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q Textile display at the Harry Bailey Memorial Library. Photo: OzGREEN.
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Drone activity ramps up as temperature rises BEACHGOERS will begin seeing even more sharkspotting drones protecting Coffs Coast beaches from this week as the State Government expands its patrol program.
On the Coffs Coast, Sawtell’s Main Beach will be monitored every day from 6.15 am to 5 pm from September 1 to 30 April. At Woolgoolga Beach drones will fly on weekends, each day during the Spring school holidays, then every day from 1 December to 30 April. Drones will patrol Urunga’s Hungry Head Beach and Scotts Head every day from September 1 to 30 April The increased coverage is part of an extended drone program to protect swimmers by monitoring sharks along the entire NSW coastline. State-wide, the program includes: · Extended surveillance hours from 6.15am to 5.00pm as daylight increases during Spring and into Summer. · Expanded drone surveillance over the NSW school holidays. · A record 73 drones operating across 97 beaches. · More than 300,000 scheduled surveillance hours - a 1200 per cent increase. In addition, 305 SMART drumlines have been deployed from Tweed Heads to Bega, with 51 shark nets laid between Newcastle and Wollongong. The measures represent a $120 million investment in shark detection measures, according to Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty. “I acknowledge there are some mixed views on shark nets,” she said “But we will use all tools available to enhance the safety of people swimming at our beaches, and that includes nets rolling out on 1 September. “We are investing in research to understand sharks better and use it to enhance our program to make our beaches safer for swimmers, surfers and families. "While the risk of a shark interaction can never be eliminated entirely, everyone can take simple steps to reduce their risk,
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including checking local conditions and downloading the SharkSmart app. Shark-mounted cameras are helping scientists better understand how sharks use different habitats along the State’s coastline. Listening stations have been introduced in Sydney Harbour to improve understanding of bull shark movements and provide real-time notifications to the SharkSmart app when tagged sharks are detected nearby.
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New location for Coffs electorate office By Andrea FERRARI
COFFS Harbour National Party’s electorate office has moved into the city’s CBD on Harbour Drive with a street-facing site. On the ground floor of the CODA building the office provides a more modern working environment with video conferencing facilities in the main office.
“The new site puts us in line with the standards of other city electorate offices,” Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh told News Of The Area. “NSW Parliament gave us the option of renovating our old Park Drive office, which has been the electorate office since the late 1990s.” A renovation would have meant closing the office doors for months. q Member for Coffs Harbour Gurmesh Singh outside the Nationals’ new electorate office on Harbour Drive.
q The National Party’s new electorate office in Coffs Harbour. “We decided to move; we believe in Coffs CBD and looking at the options found the office in the CODA building right on Harbour Drive.” In moving the staff found historical documents from previous National Party incumbents such as old budget papers from the 1990s and old photographs. On day one Mr Singh said the mood was purposeful with everyone busy unpacking
and getting back to work after a disrupted end of last week. “We welcome the community and our doors are always open for anyone who wants to see their local member,” he said. “We hope our move will bring confidence to Coffs CBD.” The address is 5/15 Harbour Drive, opposite The Book Warehouse.
Bellingen-born schools program expands south By JESSICA MILLER A $13,900 grant from Creative Australia will see the Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival (BRWF) Schools Program expand into the Kempsey area in 2027, offering 10 disadvantaged local schools free author visits. The funding will fully cover the cost of bringing four authors to Kempsey. Schools will be selected using ICSEA and NAPLAN data from the My School website. It caps off the program's biggest year yet. Since launching in 2011, the Schools Program reached
3,862 primary and secondary students across 28 schools in Coffs Harbour, Bellingen, Nambucca and Kempsey in 2026. Visiting authors included Sarah Armstrong, Pip Harry, Andrew Daddo, Amy Doak, Corey Tutt, Joel McKerrow, and Kate and Jol Temple. Ordinarily, the program is funded through a mix of school contributions, sponsorship and Writers Festival ticket sales. Kempsey's expanded 2027 program will work differently: it will be fully funded by the grant, with no cost to schools at all. Authors typically walk
students through the writing process, from an initial idea to a finished book, showing how inspiration can come from anywhere: books they've read, their own lives, or events in the world around them. "The students are still talking about it weeks later," St Augustine's Primary School reported. Narranga Public School described an author’s visit as "inspiring students to pursue their chosen joy, pleasure and talents in life," while Nambucca Valley Christian Community School said it gave students "the opportunity as a regional school to
experience an author visit that would otherwise be unattainable." Kempsey Adventist School said the program "brings literature to life in a way that classroom teaching alone cannot." Past authors have felt the impact too. "The schools were welcoming and excited to have an author visit," said Jacqueline Harvey, while Amy Doak said the region's remoteness is exactly why it matters: "A lot of those children would rarely, if ever, get the chance to have an author present at their school." The list of authors participating in the Creative Australia grant-funded portion of the program will be finalised by December.
q Performance poet and author Joel McKerrow. Photo: BRWF.
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New aspect to playtime By Andrea FERRARI PLAYTIME has a new offering at Aspect Macarthur School Coffs Harbour following a donation by the Rotary Club of Sawtell of playground equipment specially designed to meet the needs of students on the autism spectrum. “Since beginning our association with the school approximately four years ago
we have been able to provide the students with swimming and surfing lessons, secondhand tablets and now this sporting equipment,” the club’s Youth Director Alan Freedman told News Of The Area. Since 2016, Aspect Macarthur School Coffs Harbour has given students on the autism spectrum a warm, welcoming and supportive place to learn.
“As the only autismspecific school in our region, they are passionate about making sure students enjoy an educational experience that's both progressive and personalised,” Mr Freedman said. “Their dedicated staff work in partnership with families to create meaningful learning opportunities that support each student's strengths, interests and
individual goals, helping them to thrive both at school and beyond.” The equipment donated by the Rotary Club Of Sawtell provides students with valuable opportunities for sensory regulation, offering a variety of tools and resources to meet individual sensory
COFFS COAST News Of The Area needs, reduce noise levels and provide calming sensory breaks throughout the day. By supporting students to regulate their sensory needs, this equipment helps create the conditions for improved focus, engagement and participation in learning, enabling students to access their educational program more successfully. “Aspect Macarthur School greatly values its relationship
with the Rotary Club of Sawtell and is sincerely grateful for its ongoing support,” a spokesperson for the school said. “Partnerships such as this make a meaningful difference to the lives of students, helping to provide inclusive learning environments that meet their diverse needs.” Rotary Club of Sawtell is committed to continuing this partnership into the future.
q Aspect Macarthur School students with the new play equipment donated by Rotary Club of Sawtell.
Snappers fight for grand final berths THE Port Pirates defeated the Coffs Harbour Snappers 25-22 to secure the right to host the MNC Rugby Union Grand Final on 12 September. The Snappers will have to earn their chance to play in their fourth grand final in a row when they host the Grafton Redmen on Saturday 5 September in the preliminary final at Bayrange Rugby Park. Last week’s hard-fought game kept a vocal crowd on the edge of their seats. Charlie Oates opened the scoring for Snappers with a penalty goal in the first three minutes. Pirates hit back with a converted try and controlled possession and field position for the next 20 minutes. Brad Thorn crashed over to take the Snappers back the lead 10-7. Poor discipline before half-time allowed for the Pirates to score their second and to secure a half time lead of 12-10. Snappers again found themselves trailing by 12 before they clicked into gear. Shony Okazaki seized his opportunity to score out wide then, minutes later, Finn Martin crashed over near the posts to level the scores at 22-all with 10 minutes to play. Pirates slotted a penalty goal from out wide to take the lead with six minutes on the clock. Snappers had their chances in the dying minutes, but the Pirates defence held
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q Tia Carter – Under-14 Girls. Photo: Brett Fisher Photography.
firm. The Snappers women will also be playing in the preliminary final on Saturday against the Port Pirates after going down 20-10 against the undefeated Grafton side. The Snappers ladies battled courageously against the fearsome Grafton team. Grafton struck first before impressive flyer Dee Morris crossed out wide to level the score at half time. Eryn Sandry crossed mid-way through the second half to bridge the gap to 12-10, but it wasn’t enough. The Snappers reserve grade side completely outclassed the Pirates, winning 50-12 and booking their place in the grand final alongside the Snappers under-14 Boys red (36-22 winners over Vikings), under-14 Girls (55-7 winners over Pirates) , under- boys (35-31 winners over Marlins) and the under-18s. The under-16s Girls and under-14s boys black will play in the preliminary final tomorrow alongside the men’s and women’s 1st grade sides. Kick off times: 10am – U16s Girls v Kempsey – field 1 10.15am – U14s Boys black v Vikings – field 2 12.50pm – Women v Pirates – field 1 3.30pm – 1st Grade v Grafton – field 1
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media@newsofthearea.com.au q Young Westy at work. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.
By John 'Stinker' CLARKE
Some reckon Old Westy knew every crab by name THERE were two fishermen by the name of “Westy Davis”. “Old Westy”, Alfred George, was born in Nelson Bay in 1890, enlisted in the First A.I.F in 1915 and was a member of the first group to be sent overseas. Old Westy served with distinction before being wounded in action, returning to Australia on board the Karmala. In 1920 he married Elizabeth Pedelty, and the couple had six children. The eldest, Richard was the skipper on the old Lugerina and the Koondaloo, the punts that crossed the Hunter River from Stockton to Newcastle. When they stopped running in Newcastle, both punts, along with the Sydney vessel, Showboat, were towed up north, but struck bad weather off Treachery Beach at South West Rocks. All three were washed ashore where they remain to this day, rusting in the sand. Bill, Reece, Mary and Margaret followed before the youngest, Keith, the next “Westy”, was born in 1934. With still plenty of fight in him, Old Westy re-enlisted in the Forces in 1940 at the age of 50 years and 2 months and was later discharged medically unfit. He died in 1959. Interesting to note that commercial fishermen were not expected to go to war, although most chose to go. Their contribution to the war effort was seen as providing food. Ron ‘Tekka’ Tarrant remembers Old Westy’s army service with a smile. Old Westy Davis was in the Army with him and Cec Bagnall.
They were down at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle, but Old Westy got caught AWL in Hunter Street, walking along with his boots slung over his shoulder. His punishment was to be transferred. “Whatever you do,” pleaded Old Westy, “don’t send me to that bloody place they call Tomaree at the entrance to Port Stephens. Don’t send me there. I won’t go”. “You’ll go where we tell you,” said the commanding officer. He’d made his decision: “You are being transferred to Tomaree.” According to Tekka, he was never there. “He was up the Myall prawning. He’d rest his gun on the sentry box, take off his boots and head up into the Myall with all the fishermen.” When Old Westy hit Shoal Bay beach on his return, he was in more strife as the replacement guard intended to arrest him at gunpoint. Old Westy waded ashore with a basket of freshly cooked Myall prawns. “Don’t worry about it mate,” he said. “I’ve got all these for the boss.” “Free to pass,” declared the sentry. “Young Westy”, Keith Alfred Davis, started fishing at an early age, literally following in his father’s footsteps after losing his mother at the age of 10. The boy lived in his father’s
shadow and began learning the fishermen’s secrets early in life. Young Keith wasn’t entirely convinced that he could be a fisherman, so he decided to work at the Masonite factory. After three months, there was no doubt in his mind – he was going to be a fisherman. Young Westy married Sue Holbert, and they made a great team. After speaking to all the old commercial fishermen from around the area, one of the few constants is that Young Westy was considered to be the undisputed number one crabber in the port. Anyone can catch a crab, but when it comes to making a good living over many years, it takes far more than a hit-and-miss approach. Westy knew from experience the seasonal movements of the crabs, their reaction to changes in the wind and water temperature even their habits and behavioural patterns. Some reckon that he knew every crab by name. He would set his mud crab traps in creeks and salt water drains that others would consider to be out of reach or too difficult. There is no doubting the words of long-time fishing partner Trevor Holbert: “He was the ‘King of the Crabs’: the best crabber in the port, black crabs or blue, was young Westy,” he said.
fishers have gathered extensive knowledge that can only be gained by time on the water. Numerous variables come into consideration to catch fish consistently: tidal movement, the time of day, the moon, wind strength and direction, current strength and direction, water temperature, and seasonal changes must be calculated. Which species is to be targeted and what is the best way to guarantee results - bait, lures or plastics? When these factors have been taken into account, thoughts go to the correct tackle – hook size, line and a suitable boat.
Then it is time to go fishing! That is exactly what Colesy did, returning with an interesting and varied bag of fish. A real believer in soft plastics, Colesy chose to fly fish over the weekend and had great success with luderick on a green weed fly. Bream, flathead and a salmon were all taken on plastics. Fishing west of Soldiers Point, he was surprised to discover schools of salmon deep inside the harbour. There is no doubt that Port Stephens is a fishing wonderland. You just need to know where to look.
“He would go to extraordinary lengths to catch crabs. “‘The Crab Man’” had a chainsaw in the boat and he would motor way up into the narrowest of feeder streams when they were little more than a drain flowing into the main streams. “He would saw back the branches hanging across the creeks so that he could get further up to set his traps, many times in less than a metre of water.” ’Radium’, licensed LFB No 1887, was his first dinghy, named because she was dearer than radium. The original timber ‘Radium’ was torn apart in the big seas in 1974 when the Signa came ashore. It was May and the boat was pulled up high and dry at Hawks Nest Beach and tied to a tree where it was considered to be safe from the elements. The huge seas tore the stem out of her and she was never repaired. The boat’s name was retained for the fibreglass dinghy that followed. Brenolli was named after Keith’s daughter Brenda and Sue’s mum, Olive. A little trawler that worked the lakes but was unsuitable for what Westy really wanted to do - chase crabs. He didn’t want a boat that swung on an anchor. “I want a boat that is going to come home on the trailer every night and not have to worry about
her swinging out there in a gale,” he said. Westy’s first crab boat was Thumper, an old Hercules DeHavilland that made a distinctive thumping sound as it ploughed into the waves, built up by the wind when it picked up in the port. Thumper was poorly designed for what Westy was doing, so it was time for a boat more suitable for crabbing. The result was a super crab boat, a quarter-plate aluminium Stingray built to Westy’s specific crabbing needs and designed by a company in Wacol, Queensland. The company was not real keen to alter the shape of their regular boat design. However, Westy’s boat was to be for a purpose other than fishing, and he insisted the sides be lowered as their original was too “high wooded” (high sided), and was wide enough to accommodate two crab traps side by side. The new owner finally got all that he asked for except for one detail. The company insisted that the new boat be painted – a waste of time and money, in Westy’s opinion. Working in the new boat, Westy’s wife Sue heard the same thumping sound and said: “You might as well call this one Thumper too”. And, so it was named, ‘Thumper Too’.
Secrets for potential champion fishers By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE THERE are some very good recreational fishers in Port Stephens. Lemon Tree champ Wayne Coles is one of them. I have been asked: “What makes a champion recreational fisher?” To me it is all about the ability to find fish yourself and not rely on others to pass on information. Catching fish is simple. Finding them is the hard part. Remember, there are many places where fish are not found. Those spots need to be avoided. Over the years, excellent
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AFTER a string of sold-out performances across Australia, The Roy Orbison Story is returning to Coffs Harbour, bringing the music and remarkable life of one of the world’s most distinctive performers back to the stage. The theatrical production celebrates Roy Orbison’s extraordinary catalogue of music, transporting audiences through the songs, stories and defining moments that shaped his career. Singer, musician and actor Mark Shelley leads the production, portraying Orbison and performing some of his most memorable hits alongside a seven-piece backing band. The musicians bring an impressive depth of industry experience, with individual credits including performances with Dragon, The Drifters, The Platters and Tommy Emmanuel. “I am both a massive fan & admirer of Roy’s immense talent, singing & song writing ability. There has been no one like him before or since. It is an absolute privilege to perform his songs, share stories, & take the audience on a wonderful journey. His music is timeless” says Mark. Shelley has toured extensively throughout Australia and internationally, performing at festivals, corporate events and venues, as well as appearing on television and recording radio jingles. Early in his career, he studied classical singing, achieving his AMusA qualification,
and was a member of the Young Australian Opera Company. Audiences have also praised the production for capturing both Orbison’s music and the emotion behind his story. “Words just can't describe how amazingly talented you and the band are. You captured the audience. It was a very intimate show. I learnt so much about Roy's life and you easily had me in tears during some songs.” – Annetta, Wollongong. The Roy Orbison Story will be performed at the Jetty Memorial Theatre, Coffs Harbour, on Saturday 19 September at 2pm.
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OPINION & LETTERS On the Couch Dorin's Drawings By Paul DORIN
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Last Will not the last word MATEO moved to Australia as a young man and made his living renovating properties. He worked hard and built a substantial estate, including a rundown terrace in Surry Hills that he renovated and made his home. His sister, Rosa, and nephews, Diego and Javier, remained in his home country. Despite the distance, Mateo remained close to them, sending money home, helping them through difficult periods, and making wills providing for them. Later in life, Mateo became close with his neighbour, Amelie. Over time, their friendship deepened and they began living together. Amelie became financially dependent upon Mateo and invested much of her savings into the Surry Hills home and cared for Mateo as his health declined. Despite his life with Amelie, Mateo remained committed to his family back home and made a Will leaving 90 per cent of his estate to Rosa, Diego and Javier, and the remaining 10 per cent to Amelie. Several years later, Mateo became ill and his condition fluctuated. Some days he was alert and happily discussing his affairs. On others, doctors recorded concerns about his memory, orientation and ability to process information. During what appeared to be one of his better days, Mateo made a new will, leaving everything to Amelie. His family received nothing. Mateo died only days later. Mateo’s family challenged the will, raising concerns about Mateo’s testamentary capacity when the new will was made. The Court considered whether, despite appearing lucid when he signed the will, Mateo understood its effect, his property and the competing claims upon his estate. The Court was not satisfied. The earlier will applied. Amelie brought a family provision claim. The Court considered her financial dependence, care for Mateo and contributions to the home, together with Mateo’s longstanding support of his family. Ultimately, Amelie received the Surry Hills home, while Mateo’s remaining assets went to Rosa, Diego and Javier. Thank you to Ellysha Laklem for her assistance with this column. If you have a request for a Hypothetical, call Manny Wood on (02) 66 487 487 or email manny@ tblaw.net.au. This fictional column is not legal advice.
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DEAR Jasminda, I’VE just been told of my success in getting a new job. While I’m thrilled, part of it involves networking. Not only do I hate large social gatherings, I also have trouble remembering people’s names. I’m considering declining the job offer. Larry C. DEAR Larry,
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Prediction for our political future I HAVE just finished watching my favourite Sunday morning TV program, the ABC’s Insiders, hosted by David Speers. It was the 25-year celebration show featuring its original instigators, especially its first host Barry Cassidy. Conceived while they were working as overseas media correspondents, it was my choice as the “must-watch” show for its impressive lineup of commentators
and guests. It provides highly informed information and predictions from non-aligned journalistic perspectives. While I will be commentating on the view of others, their background views are highly accurate, so they hold considerable value for me when I try to work out what is really going on within our nation. So, what are these insiders predicting for our future and where are we presently at in the political and economic structure of our country? For the last 60 years, Australia has been positioned in the centre of the left or right divide. But, now our centre has been greatly hollowed out due to the fact that the majority political views are now held at the very edges of the left and right. The socialist left and the conservative right now make up close to 80 per cent of our views. However, the ALP and Green alliance is seen as the stable, reliable, but unpopular force, while the conservative right of Liberals
SOCIAL anxiety can be debilitating and can result in numerous behaviours, including shunning the limelight and becoming an obscure agony aunt for a local paper. While I’m not suggesting this is your particular affliction, it could be, and it may be why you dislike networking. Alternatively, it could be because you detest the sensory overload of being surrounded by nattering people wearing lanyards and ill-fitting suits in a conference room with and Nationals has offended its followers to the point where they are deserting it in favour of the ultra-right One Nation, with its 20 per cent following. As we are now being governed to favour the edges, it is becoming more difficult to get the necessary support to deliver acceptable outcomes, which is leaving the voting population turned off, frustrated and completely disenfranchised when it comes to solving the cost of living, housing availability, inflation and interest
Jackson Pollock-style carpet and flickering fluorescent lights. And you hate it even more when one of those people comes up to you, arm extended for a power handshake, before spending the next 15 minutes talking about the weather and/or the traffic and then doing a deep-dive into the problematic intersection of digital nomadism and corporate governance, the whole time seemingly unaware of the parsley sprig lodged between his front teeth. Larry, my suggestion is to do what everyone else does. First, head to the pre-meeting wine bar (or avail yourself of your accommodation’s minibar) and/or practise the art of the tilted-head nod and the ‘is that Veronica from Melbourne at the canapé table? It is! Please excuse me,’ exit strategy. As for remembering people’s names, the easiest way is to use their name frequently during initial discussions, and then come up with an association. You need to be careful with this, though. If a person’s name is Tom and your association is Jones, don’t accidentally call him David after the department store when you next meet. Even worse, don’t go up to him, clear your throat, and burst into ‘My, my, my Delilah.’ Carpe diem, Jasminda. rate issues. The result is a continual decline of our standard of living, which each side of the political divide seems unable to correct. The consensus of the view from the panellists sounds like more of the same after the next federal election. Which suggests to me that we need to consider the real prospect of an economic downturn for the share market, real estate values and our standard of living due to this indecision.
Labor must reject Hanson’s ‘politics of hate’ THE Albanese Government must not capitulate to Pauline Hanson’s politics of hate by stripping rights from people seeking asylum in an attempt to appear tougher on migration. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke last week postponed a National Press Club address where he was expected to announce sweeping migration changes, reportedly including further restrictions on the work rights of people seeking asylum, and their ability to appeal protection decisions. The reported proposals represent an alarming attempt by the Labor Government to accommodate One Nation’s anti-migrant agenda, rather than show strong leadership by challenging the fear, division and misinformation on which it depends. Removing work rights for people seeking
asylum would deliberately force people into poverty and dependence on charities. It would prevent people from supporting themselves and their families, contributing to their communities and rebuilding their lives in safety. The government must instead ensure that people can support themselves and their families while they wait for their claims to be processed. Where people are unable to work, they must have access to an adequate safety net so they are not forced into poverty, homelessness or reliance on overstretched charities. The Albanese Government must reject the deliberate scapegoating of migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum, and directly challenge the billionaire-funded misinformation campaign fuelling anti-migrant fear and division.
At a time when some politicians are seeking to divide Australians for political gain, our government has a responsibility to bring people together. Australia needs leadership that promotes unity and compassion, defends the dignity of every person and upholds the Australian value of fairness. When governments attack migrants, they are sending a message to everyone in the country that they have no serious plan to make life better for any of us, and they are looking for distractions. We deserve better from our leaders. Regards, Jana Favero, Deputy CEO, Asylum Seeker Resource Centre.
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Renewable energy is cheaper and cleaner DEAR News of the Area,
IT was good to get a response from Mr Duesberry to my recent letter about climate change and fossil fuel handouts. In this letter I pointed out that the Federal Government gives $31,000 per minute to overseas fossil fuel companies that are making millions of dollars in profits (Source: Australian Institute). This
equates to billions of taxpayer dollars per year. If the Federal government was concerned about the people of Australia it would use this money to provide free dental care to all Australians, or eliminate homelessness, or put money into renewable energy and bring down the cost of electricity. However, the Government chooses to pander to the fossil fuel industry
and hand out obscene amounts of money. Unfortunately, I have to disagree with Mr Duesbery that there is no correlation between carbon dioxide levels and global temperatures. If you view a graph showing atmospheric CO2 and average global temperature the correlation is obvious. In statistical terms the correlation coefficient is between 0.88 and
0.92 which is a very strong value. I was very pleased that Mr Duesberry brought up the matter of renewable energy. Market forces will work to eliminate the use of coal and gas for electricity over time. Renewables are cheaper and cleaner. The following quote is from Giles Parkinson an energy expert from Reneweconomy. "Wholesale electricity prices
Beautiful job, Bellingen council DEAR News Of The Area,
BELLINGEN Shire Council are to be congratulated on the fine job they are doing on replacing the old boardwalk over the Urunga lagoon. It is a quality job, using quality materials and workmanship. The Council previously
refurbished the tidal pool at Mylestom and, in previous years, rebuilt the old sea Lido (the Doughnut) with a new jetty and pontoon for the enjoyment of the residents and visitors. The council certainly takes pride in their marine assets. Unfortunately not so with Coffs Harbour City Council where our
Who should be dealing with this shameful exploitation Stargazing
By Dave RENEKE
With a universe full of mysteries we don't need invented ones SPACE has always been fertile ground for myths, perhaps because the night sky is so enormous, mysterious and difficult to visit that humans have filled the gaps in our knowledge with stories, guesses and the occasional piece of complete nonsense. Some are harmless fun, while others are so persistent that they deserve a gentle blast of scientific reality. Take the wonderfully ridiculous idea that the Moon is made of cheese. Sorry, Wallace and Gromit, but the evidence is firmly against you because the Moon is a rocky world covered in dust, mountains, valleys and countless impact craters. Its surface has been battered
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Historic Jetty continues to fall into disrepair due to the lack of major repairs by successive Councils. It is only a matter of time before a section(s) collapses due to the probable poor state of the piles supporting the structure. The Council is aware that many of the timber members are beyond their life expectancy(
DEAR News Of The Area, CONTEMPLATING, once again, the inaction taken by our local representatives in the National Party whose 50-year reign has turned a blind eye to the reporting of slavery in our area. Why is this so? Where are the authorities who should be dealing with this shameful exploitation of men and women?
by asteroids and meteoroids for billions of years, while ancient volcanic activity produced the enormous dark plains we call maria. The Moon isn't particularly shiny either, reflecting only about 12 per cent of the sunlight that falls upon it, making it about as reflective as worn asphalt. That beautiful glowing Moon, therefore, isn't a gigantic piece of Camembert beaming back at us; its minerals are simply reflecting sunlight. Then there are shooting stars, another case of misleading terminology because there is no star falling out of the heavens, desperately trying to find somewhere to land. A shooting star is usually a tiny piece of space debris, often no larger than a grain of sand, entering Earth's atmosphere at enormous speed, where friction and compression heat the surrounding gas and create the spectacular streak of light we see. The object itself is called a meteoroid while it is in space and a meteor when it produces that brilliant streak, while any surviving piece that reaches the ground becomes a meteorite. So, when you see a shooting star, make a wish, but don't ask it to slow down because some meteors can enter the atmosphere at more than 70 kilometres per second, making that one very fast wish-delivery service.
How much longer do we expect these crimes to be allowed to flourish? Profits for the exploiters. Misery for the workers. We have laws to deal with this monstrosity. Why are they not being implemented? Regards, Janette Avey, North Boambee Valley.
Now for one of the most famous myths of all: the Great Wall of China can be seen from space. It sounds plausible and has been repeated for decades, but it isn't true in the way people imagine. Astronauts in low Earth orbit can sometimes photograph portions of the wall under favourable conditions, but it is extremely difficult to distinguish with the naked eye because the wall is simply too narrow and blends into the surrounding landscape. From the Moon, forget it because the wall is far too narrow, and its winding shape doesn't magically turn it into
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Councils Media release 25 July 2025). The Council will then be forced to make the decision to either partly demolish or repair the structure, but in order to demolish, the structure may have to be repaired in order to support the demolition equipment and the removal of the demolished
through Australia’s main grid plunged by nearly 50 per cent in the June quarter [2026] amid a surge in renewable energy output to new seasonal highs, a slump in coal output and the lowest amount of gas generation for 23 years." Regards, Michael Jones, Coffs Harbour. components from the site. Residents are reminded of what our future foreshore could look like if Council proceeds with the building of six multi storey buildings holding up to 450 luxury apartments, all overlooking a harbour minus all or part of our Historic Jetty. Regards, Jeff Clancy, Coffs Harbour.
Celia is a living legend I READ with interest the wonderful article on Dr Celia Nolan. I met Celia more than 20 years ago at an International Women’s Day breakfast. She wasn’t the guest speaker
so I’m now amazed at this unique woman’s background and what she has achieved. I have the pleasure of still seeing Celia at our Sing Australia practices so, in my mind, I hold her in greater admiration than ever before. Congratulations Celia, you are a living legend. Regards, Trish Welsh, Coffs Harbour.
a giant planetary sign saying “Welcome to China.” I remember astronaut Buzz Aldrin telling me that they couldn't see it from the Moon, and at roughly 384,400 kilometres away, even an enormous telescope would have trouble picking out such a relatively thin structure against the Earth's complicated landscape. And finally, we arrive at the flat-Earth myth, at which point perhaps it really is time for a Panadol. Earth is demonstrably spherical, and we have mountains of evidence — literally and scientifically — including ships disappearing hull-first over the horizon,
There is also the small matter of time zones because when it is lunchtime in Australia, people elsewhere can be asleep in darkness, and on a flat Earth illuminated by the Sun in the ordinary way, explaining that would require some remarkably creative geometry. The universe is full of genuine mysteries, but we don't need invented ones because the real story is far more fascinating: a rocky Moon, fiery meteors, a magnificent but difficult-tosee wall, and a spherical Earth hurtling through space. And thankfully, none of them is made of cheese. See Dave’s website www. davidreneke.com
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continued to rise. His claim that "tens of thousands of scientists over the last 50 years" have supported a correlation between average world temperature and atmospheric carbon dioxide is irrelevant. Many scientists over the years have believed many things which were subsequently proved to be incorrect, including that the sun
dioxide reflects infrared radiation, to which I agree. But I believe the miniscule amount in the atmosphere is insufficient to affect temperature, and the facts seem to support this.
Facts speak louder than a Google search DEAR News Of The Area,
DR Dengate suggests that I should go to Google, which would show a correlation between atmospheric carbon dioxide and temperature (‘Use fossil fuels to build renewable energy economy’, NOTA, 28/8/26). However, facts speak louder than Google.
The fact is that world average temperature declined from 1880 to 1910. It again declined from 1940 to 1976, so much so that, at the time, an ice age was being predicted. All the while, atmospheric carbon dioxide continued to increase. If there were a correlation, the temperature should have
rotated around the earth. Given similar claims regarding what scientists believe and which have subsequently been debunked, it is incumbent on Dr Dengate to provide the names and qualifications of these scientists, including what they actually believe. It could be that they just support the view that carbon
Regards, Wayne Duesbury, Boambee.
Politics should be hard work, not a headline grab DEAR News Of The Area, HISTORY shows us that prohibition does not work. You only need to look at alcohol, "illegal" drugs, abortion, celibacy in the Catholic church, gambling, assisted dying and the topic of the day - smoking to name a few
If people want something, they will find it. All governments can do is to minimise the adverse impacts of such activities through regulation, education, incentives and enforcement. It is irrefutable that smoking is bad for you and the mounting evidence is that illegal smokes and vapes are doubly so.
There has been a great multi-pronged program in place to reduce the impact of smoking. Why give up now? Currently it seems politicians would rather spend more money on hospital cancer wards than law enforcement. What baffles me is the lack of education through school/
community programs and advertising about the danger of illegal cigarettes. Anti smoking ads seem to have dropped off the earth. Are they saving money? Is the thinking that the war on smokes has been won? It will never be won but it is a fight worth having.
Bird flu threatens elephant seals IF ever there was news that illustrated how catastrophic experts viewed a developing situation, the Australian Government’s decision to withdraw expeditioners from Macquarie Island research station must near top of the list. The Australian Government’s Antarctic Division has made the difficult decision to temporarily withdraw staff from Macquarie Island research station due to the psychosocial risk to expeditioners posed by a potential H5 avian influenza (bird flu) outbreak on the remote island. The research station, where 24 expeditioners currently live and work, was established on the Southern Ocean island about 1,500km south-east of Tasmania in 1948. While the risk to humans remains
low, a significant mortality event during the upcoming seal breeding season could expose expeditioners to prolonged psychological stress and other workplace impacts. The health, safety and wellbeing of expeditioners is the highest priority for the Australian Antarctic Division, making their withdrawal from Macquarie Island a necessary precaution. Sending a ship to extract our staff from Macquarie Island is a significant undertaking. “We’ve seen what this disease can do, based on our experience at Heard Island and McDonald Islands,” said Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water Deputy Secretary Sean Sullivan. “Given the risks to our expeditioners, and to minimise risks across the whole Antarctic Program, we consider it necessary to make this decision in advance of any significant wildlife mortality event.” The situation at Macquarie
Island is different to Australia’s Antarctic stations, where stringent H5 bird flu preparations can manage risks for expeditioners. While H5 bird flu has not yet been detected on the island, it is home to large elephant seal populations close to station buildings – and expert assessments predict a high likelihood of a significant mortality event during the upcoming breeding season. Elephant seals have proved particularly susceptible to H5 bird flu, with pup mortality rates of more than 90 per cent discovered in some colonies in the sub-Antarctic external territory of Heard Island and McDonald Islands. “We’ve seen what this disease can do, based on our experience at Heard Island and McDonald Islands,” Mr Sullivan said. “Macquarie Island is unique in that thousands of elephant seal pups are born close to the station every spring. No other Australian
Antarctic station is in this position, and there are no elephant seal colonies on mainland Australia.” Australia’s icebreaking research and supply vessel, RSV Nuyina, will travel to the island in early October to retrieve personnel and essential cargo. The Australian Antarctic Division is currently working through steps to mitigate impacts for our international monitoring obligations, wildlife monitoring and infrastructure, and to best prepare the station for temporary closure. Overseas experience shows few direct actions can be taken to mitigate the impacts of H5 bird flu on native species. Owing to the island’s remoteness and harsh conditions, active control measures for wildlife are not planned at this stage. Fortunately, wildlife on Macquarie Island exists in a largely undisturbed state. The territory is free of most invasive species that threaten native
Emerging combat sports spark parliamentary inquiry IF you or members of your family spend time on social media, there’s every chance that you have been exposed to new and emerging forms of combat and collisionbased activities.
They include bareknuckle boxing, power slap (which is exactly what it sounds like) and something called Run Nation Championship (RNC). Google describes RNC as “a highintensity, controversial modern collision sport inspired by the ‘run
it straight’ trend, where two athletes sprint head-on into each other on a small 20m x 4m field to deliver the biggest hit.
q The internet is awash with bone-crunching hits, kicks, slaps and crashes. Photo: Instagram.
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Sports such as these have prompted the NSW Government to refer these sports, and others that are similar, to the NSW Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Issues for inquiry. “We need to make sure our laws keep pace with the way collision and combat sports are evolving,” said the Minister for Sport, Steve Kamper. The inquiry will examine whether NSW’s regulatory framework is keeping pace with emerging activities and whether the Combat Sports Act 2013 (NSW) remains fit for purpose. Recent reports of organised underground and backyard fight events in NSW have also highlighted questions about whether existing laws are able to effectively regulate
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these activities and protect participants. “This inquiry will look at the activities emerging in NSW, how they are regulated elsewhere and whether our current framework provides the protections participants and the community expect,” said Minister Kamper. “Importantly, it will also examine underground and backyard fight clubs and whether organisers are finding ways around existing regulation.” The Committee will consider: *whether emerging activities including collision sports, bareknuckle boxing and power slap should be characterised and regulated as combat sports, or another category, to ensure appropriate participant protections and public safety; *whether the Combat Sports Act 2013 (NSW) remains suitable
Politicians, step up to the fight. That's why we elect you, to protect us - not for you to find the easy way out and grab a few headlines. Regards, Graeme Wilson, Woolgoolga.
NEWS species and ecosystems commonly found in mainland Australia. This follows significant investment and effort in previous years to eradicate rabbits, rats and mice, which has boosted resilience and increased chances of recovery among island seals.
q Male elephant seals fighting on Macquarie Island. Photo: Mike Usher, via Cool Antarctica.
to regulate emerging activities, underground fight clubs and other comparable activities; *regulatory approaches adopted in other Australian and international jurisdictions; *legislative and regulatory reforms needed to improve participant safety, strengthen harm minimisation and ensure appropriate oversight; *reforms needed to improve the investigation and regulation of organised underground and backyard fight clubs, including activities that seek to circumvent the Combat Sports Act 2013 (NSW); and *any other related matter. The inquiry will provide an opportunity to consider whether changes are needed to ensure NSW has a clear and effective regulatory framework as new forms of combat and collision-based activities emerge. Submissions to the inquiry can be made via the NSW Parliament website.
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A lifesaver every local sporting club should have FOR many families, Saturday sport is all about muddy boots, friendly rivalry and cheering from the sidelines. Behind the games and training sessions is a simple question every community sporting club should be asking: what would happen if someone here suffered a cardiac arrest? Having an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) close at hand can make a critical difference in those first few minutes while emergency services are on their way. Sporting clubs and
organisations across NSW have an opportunity to improve their emergency preparedness, with applications open for the NSW Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program 2026/27. The program provides funding of up to $3,000 to eligible clubs and organisations to purchase an approved AED package, helping put potentially lifesaving equipment where communities gather every week. The funding package includes an approved AED, familiarisation instruction to help club members understand how to operate it,
and at least six years of essential defibrillator maintenance. Battery warranties may be shorter. For local clubs, the grant could be particularly valuable in ensuring an AED is available at grounds, courts, halls and recreation facilities where hundreds of players, volunteers, coaches, officials and spectators may gather throughout the year. Importantly, an AED is designed to be used by ordinary members of the public, providing instructions during an emergency. It can analyse a person's heart
rhythm and, when appropriate, deliver an electrical shock to help restore a normal rhythm. Cardiac arrest can happen without warning, and having an AED several kilometres away is of little comfort when every minute matters. Whether it is a junior football club, tennis club, surf lifesaving organisation, athletics group, bowling club or community recreation facility, local sporting organisations are being encouraged to consider whether their venue has this essential piece of emergency equipment.
For clubs that already have an AED, the program may also prompt a useful conversation about whether the equipment remains accessible, maintained and known to members. The message for local sporting communities is simple: an AED may never be needed. But if it is, having one nearby could help save a life. Eligible organisations can find out more about the NSW Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program 2026/27 through the NSW Government's sport and recreation funding information.
Nambucca Valley Council unanimously supports the fight against modern slavery By Andrew VIVIAN NAMBUCCA Valley councillors unanimously voted to tackle modern
q Councillor Ljubov Simson moved for council to combat modern slavery. Photo: Ljubov Simson.
slavery, including support for an alliance against modern slavery across the Mid North Coast. Councillor Ljubov Simson said her motion acknowledged the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s report and his work done so far. She said it tasked council to be alert to the indicators of exploitation in all aspects of council work and to report any suspicions to relevant agencies. Dr Simpson said her motion committed to working with City of Coffs Harbour Council on a submission to the upcoming NSW local government conference
calling for registration and regulation of labour hire, called for enhanced resourcing for frontline organisations, and changes to the PALM scheme to allow workers to change employers. Dr Simson said: “I want to acknowledge the many members of our community, and across the whole of the Mid North Coast, whose work over many years have contributed to the notice of motion I took to the Nambucca Valley Council. “I stressed that modern slavery is a council-statefederal-community-businessindustry human rights issue. “And finally, Nambucca Valley voted to join the
Mid-North Coast Joint Organisation (MNCJO). “I emphasised that it is imperative to ensure tackling modern slavery should be a priority project for the MNCJO.” Nambucca Valley Mayor, Gary Lee, put up a mayoral minute for all Mid North Coast mayors and members of local government to write to the NSW Premier, requesting that: the NSW government strengthen the powers and capacity of the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner; and that councils and the government create a coordinated local, state and federal government agency response to modern slavery in the region. The NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, issued a statement
in response to Nambucca Valley councillors’ actions. “I welcome the motion unanimously passed by the Nambucca Valley Council last night, to take action to address worker exploitation and modern slavery risks in the region,” he said. “Local government has an important role to play in identifying and responding to these risks in local communities, and I look forward to working closely with the Council and other stakeholders to turn this commitment into action.” Dr Cockayne reiterated that the risks facing workers on the Mid North Coast were real and required action at every level of government. “I have published a Discussion Paper and draft Labour Hire Licensing Bill
2026 (NSW), setting out what a practical NSW scheme could look like,” Dr Cockayne said. “A licencing scheme would help keep dodgy operators out of the market, strengthen protections for workers and give responsible businesses a fair playing field. “There is a clear opportunity for NSW to act, and I encourage the NSW Government to seize it.” Dr Simson said that labour hire licencing laws were required across NSW now, but that was where accountability started. “We need to ensure our supply chains - from work-face to industry and consumers - are free from modern slavery. It’s everyone's business,” she said.
Local Government Area and demonstrate clear economic and visitation benefits. Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in October 2026. Events need to be delivered by Q4 2027, at the
latest. For more information and to apply visit https:// w w w. n a m b u c c a . n sw. g ov. au/Community/EventsinNambucca-Valley/MajorEvent-Sponsorship-GrantProgram
Inaugural major events sponsorship grant program open EVENT organisers with a vision are encouraged to apply for a grant to bring their idea to life and help the Nambucca Valley build a vibrant year-round calendar of events. Nambucca Valley Council (NVC) is seeking major events that will showcase the area's natural assets and strengthen the local economy by increasing visitation and creating business opportunities. It is hoped that NVC’s Major Event Sponsorship Program will strengthen the region's reputation as an events destination.
Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee said the new program was a significant investment by Council. “Major events play an important role in strengthening our local economy, creating opportunities for businesses and showcasing everything that makes our valley a special place to visit. “I encourage event organisers to get involved in this new opportunity.” There are two funding streams available to applicants; one for emerging major events and the other for established, major events.
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• Tier 1 Major Event Sponsorship Funding will provide between $5001 and $10,000 for established events that attract overnight visitors and generate significant economic impact. • Tier 2 Emerging Major Event Sponsorship Funding will provide up to $5000 for emerging events that attract visitors from outside the Nambucca Valley and showcase the area's unique strengths and attractions. Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager David Moloney said the new Major Event Sponsorship Program was a competitive
program that would help to attract and grow events that increased visitation, encouraged overnight stays and activated local towns and villages. “Council is accepting applications now up until Monday 28 September 2026,” he said. “So I encourage local event organisers to visit Council’s website and review the program guidelines and eligibility criteria and consider applying by the end of this month.” Events funded through the program must be delivered within the Nambucca Valley
q Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike Park, which is often the scene for mountain biking events. Photo: NVC.
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q The Group 2 Rugby League grand finals are being played this weekend. The Macksville Sea Eagles will look to defend their under-18s premiership.
By Aiden BURGESS Friday, 4 September Football North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season – Preliminary Final. Urunga Raiders vs Woolgoolga Wildcats at Urunga Recreation Reserve. 6.45pm. Saturday, 5 September Baseball Coffs Harbour Baseball Association’s season at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park. Football North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season – Preliminary Final. Sawtell Scorpions vs Northern Storm at Toormina Oval. 5pm. Netball Coffs Harbour Netball Association’s junior season at Vost Park. Rugby League Group 2 Junior Rugby
media@newsofthearea.com.au League – Grand finals at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. Rugby Union Preliminary Finals at Coffs Rugby Park. First grade: Coffs Harbour Snappers vs Grafton Redmen. Reserve grade: Port Macquarie Pirates vs Kempsey Cannonballs. Women’s: Coffs Harbour Snappers vs Port Macquarie Pirates. Sunday, 6 September Rugby League Group 2 Rugby League season – Grand finals at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. First grade: Woolgoolga Seahorses vs Macksville Sea Eagles. Reserve grade: Sawtell Panthers vs Macksville Sea Eagles. Women’s: Coffs Harbour Comets vs Nambucca Roosters. Under 18s: Macksville Sea Eagles vs Nambucca Roosters.
Monday, 7 September Basketball Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s men’s winter season at Sportz Central. Touch Football Coffs Harbour Touch Association’s winter competition at Sawtell Toormina Sport and Recreation Club. From 6.10pm. Tuesday, 8 September Basketball Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s women’s winter season at Sportz Central. Oztag Coffs Harbour Oztag’s mixed winter season at Coffs Harbour Leagues Club. From 5.50pm. Wednesday, 9 September Oztag Coffs Harbour Oztag’s men’s winter season at Coffs Harbour Leagues Club. From 5.50pm.
Saints women win premiership By Aiden BURGESS SAWTELL/Toormina Saints women are the queens of the AFL North Coast after triumphing in their grand final against the Port Macquarie Magpies. The Saints won this year’s premiership with a commanding 8.9 (57) to 2.0 (12) victory against the Magpies, in their grand final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Saints got out to a 13-0 lead at quarter time, and never looked back, extending the lead to 36-0 at half-time. The premiership win capped off a stellar season for the Saints, in which they
q Sawtell/Toormina Saints women celebrate their premiership victory. lost only once. Saints coach Marc Bowd explained why his side were so dominant in 2026. “The girls were pretty committed to training, and
we’ve got a good young core coming through that have played juniors, and I think that’s the big difference, as these young girls coming through are changing the face of North
Coast women's football as they've played from six years old,” he said. “Our Saints women play as a team, and that’s their biggest attribute in that they trust each other, and
THE SYDNEY Swans women have won their first match in Coffs Harbour on their third try.
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The proud coach was confident about repeating the success next year. “We’ll get another one next year, that’s a guarantee," he said.
Swans have first win in Coffs
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q Sydney Swans AFLW players are cheered onto the field by supporters and club mascot Cyggy.
they don’t really rely on two or three champions, they rely on the 16 players. “Just our teamwork today, we were really united, and they play for each other.”
The Swans beat the St Kilda Saints 5.8 (38) to 1.9 (15), in their latest AFLW match at C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Swans sang the team song for the first time in Coffs Harbour, after previous losses in 2024 and 2025. The Saints had the better early running in the
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Round 3 match, peppering the goals but were let down by inaccuracy, as they took a 4-0 lead into quarter time. The Swans broke through for the first goal of the match early in the second quarter, courtesy of Swans superstar Chloe Molloy. It proved to be the momentum shifter, as the Swans started to control the ball, and repeat forward 50 entries saw them take an 11-point lead into halftime. The Saints had periods of dominance throughout the match but couldn’t capitalise, with inaccuracy for goal their bugbear. A Montana Ham goal
on the stroke of threequarter time was pivotal, extending their lead to 18 points as they held off a spirited Saints side that kept coming at them in the fourth quarter. The Swans have won their opening three matches to sit in fourth spot on the ladder. Swans coach Colin O'Riordan said it was nice to break their duck on the Coffs Coast. “We love coming up to Coffs Harbour, and it’s really nice to actually come up here and get a win this time,” he said. “We’ve been up here twice before, and they weren't very successful trips, so to get a win, I’m really happy for the group.”
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q Vince Costigan receiving this week’s award from member Pam Howard.
Sea Eagles into grand final By Aiden BURGESS
THE Macksville Sea Eagles have booked their place in this season’s Group 2 Rugby League first-grade grand final. The Sea Eagles qualified for the season decider after a
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THIS week saw the commencement of the weekly Crockpot Lunch competition, with Vince Costigan, one of the club’s newest members, scoring an average of nine hoops to take out the Avon Valley Inn-sponsored prize. The club thanked Simon for his generous support. At the recent Annual General Meeting, President Ashleigh Hickman gave an informed report on the previous busy year, thanking the outgoing committee and members for their generous support over that time.
30-12 win against the Sawtell Panthers, in the Preliminary Final at Rex Hardaker Oval. The Panthers opened the scoring in the 16th minute with Kalani Morris crossing over, as the home side dominated early. But the Sea Eagles hit
back against the run of play in the 24th minute, which was the turning point and momentum changer that galvanized the visitors. Two more tries saw the Sea Eagles take an 18-6 lead into half-time. Sawtell finally broke
through for their second try in the 54th minute, some slick ball movement resulting in Robert Brilley crossing over. A Panthers player being sent to the bin proved costly, as Macksville capitalized to take their place in the season decider. Preliminary Finals The Macksville Sea
Coffs Coast Masters Over 50s player Mick Young said the chance to play with age appropriate peers was massively enjoyable. “All of us have had many life experiences by now,
playing cricket is one thing, but maybe as important is spending time with fellas of a similar age sharing stories and understanding everyone's journey,” he said. Coffs Coast Masters
Cricket Club play their home games at the iconic Philip Hughes Memorial Oval in Macksville, and practice in Coffs Harbour’s Bray Street Nets every Wednesday and Friday throughout the year.
Ashleigh then welcomed Grahame Stelzer, who took the chair for the election of the new committee for the 2026-27 year. Ashleigh Hickman was returned as President, with Denise Bruce as Vice President and Elaine Leach as Treasurer, all retaining their positions. The Secretary position remains undecided. Due to ill health, Judy has decided to take a welldeserved break. Bev Murray is Games Captain, with Chris Sims, Dianne Shanley and Pam Howard as committee
Eagles reserves kept their premiership defence alive with a 28-14 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses. The Nambucca Roosters women also kept their premiership defence alive, after their 30-10 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses. The Nambucca Roosters earnt their place in the Under 18s decider with an 18-10
members. The Catering Committee comprises Carol Newitt, Dianne Shanley and Robyn Franks. Ashleigh also extended special thanks to Al Minis and Chris Sims for their hard work maintaining the courts and surrounding grounds, Bev Fagan for tending the gardens, and Brenda for coaching U3A members. Anyone interested in learning how to play croquet can do so through U3A or visit the courts at 1.30pm on Wednesdays, when members Pam and Di will be available to assist with teaching the sport. New players are welcome to come along and give croquet a try. win against the Sawtell Panthers. This year’s grand finals are set to be decided on Sunday, 6 September, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Group 2 Junior Rugby League grand finals will be held on Saturday, 5 September, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
Coffs Coast Masters Cricket Club season under way By Aiden BURGESS COFFS Coast Masters Cricket Club have kicked off their new season with their inaugural Over 50s team playing their first game. Their debut was a 40-over match against Mid North Coast, played on Sunday, August 23, at Jim Stirling Oval in South Kempsey. With some great local cricket talent on display, Coffs Coast Masters Over 50s came up against a formidable Mid North Coast Over 50s outfit. Led by Mick Young, the Coffs Coast side managed to contain Mid North Coast to 168 from their 40 overs. Young took 3-20 from his five overs, and Rob Symonds took 3-22 from his five overs. Damian Senz (42) and Rob Symonds (21) got the Coffs Coast team off to a solid start in their batting innings, 3-80 at the drinks break. Unfortunately, the Mid North Coast Captain, Mark Smee (2-22) and Nash (3/18) came on to bowl and restricted the scoring while taking valuable wickets, with the exception of Aaron Knowles (20 not out). Coffs Coast Masters Cricket Club added the Over 50’s side to their Over 60s and Over 70s teams, with Masters Cricket one of the fastest growing team participation sports in Australia.
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They are continually on the lookout for new players in all Masters age groups. If you are interested in playing, please contact Barry Hill on 0428666903, or go register
via their website: www. coffscoastmasterscricket. com q The Coffs Coast Masters Cricket Over50s team
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By Anne ORR JOAN’S President’s Day at Park Beach Women’s Bowling Club was a fabulous celebration, filled with friendship, laughter, surprises, and a few special moments that Joan will remember for a long time. The day began with a guard of honour as Joan and the ladies headed out onto the greens for their morning of bowls, while behind the scenes the function room was transformed with balloons, fairy lights, and an Australian travel theme. There were plenty of surprises waiting for Joan. Her two best friends from Sydney, Lynne and Robyn, arrived to surprise her, along with her niece Rhonda and husband Don, and Rhonda’s mother, Marie (Joan’s elder sister). The theme for the day was “Australian Travel”, reflecting Joan’s love of travel. The decorations PS included a large map of Australia, toy Australian animals, and several impressive country display boxes kindly loaned by HelloWorld Travel at Coffs Harbour Plaza. The 67 ladies enjoyed an Australian quiz, which produced plenty of laughter, along with some serious concentration as everyone tried to get the answers right! One of the highlights of the celebration was a special song written especially for Joan and performed by four talented ladies, Mandi, Ann, Mandy and Di, who entertained everyone with their ukuleles. It was a wonderful day celebrating a wonderful President, with Joan surrounded by friends,
Woopi Monday Vets Golf By Dianne RICHARDS
MONDAY August 31, 2026 WINNER: David Hanger 23, (David chose, TopTownMeat voucher) R/u: Trevor Kempnich 26 2R/u: Ron Litherland 27 NTP 4th: Ron Litherland &
family, and her bowling club family. The many surprises, laughter and special touches made it a truly memorable President’s Day for everyone who attended. Social Bowls Wednesday 26.8.26. N Barker, M Webb, G Grillengberger def T Thorn, E Blanton, C Treharne; D Hargraves, J Farrell, S Wilson def M Long, D Futcher, C Garrett; S Young, L
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Sue Kempnich 7th: Chris Robo & Sue Kempnich 9th: Cole Wade (ITH) & Sue Kempnich PUTTING: Greg Heidke 14c/b NAGA: John Gantevoort 42 FROG: Michael Skipper 23 There was one birdie today Cole Wade on the 9th.
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Urunga Men's Veterans Golf By Ross HARDAKER AUGUST 31 Single Stableford 29 players contested today's event, including visitors from Maitland, Young, Bathurst, Wodonga and Coffs Harbour. Welcome back to you all.
Jupp, C Sheridan; D Hargraves, J Slater def N Barker, J Barker; K Blow, T Blow def R Aitken, B Johns; C Keogh, L Clancy def A Marlon, F Gaunt; P Lendrivar, R Morrison def P Webb, M Pitt; D Hancock, C Domjahn def S Rodwell, C Treharne; H Trotman, B Trotman def C Haig, R Coffey; K Fitzpatrick, B Fitzpatrick drew C McVicar, N McVicar.
Sullivan, R Crestani, R Jupp. Friday 28.8.26. M England, C England def R Finch, D Francis; E Kidd, L Loadsman def A Stone, J Phillips; M Cutts, J Murtas def P Elliott, T Brown; D Futcher, R Lane def C Cutt, S Hancock; G Duffy, D Lindner def N Quinn, D Squires; J Jones, B Jones def T Sullivan, H Schipp; A Orr, E Tindall def J Rodwell, K Elliott; D Squires, C Kerr def R
Joan receiving gifts from members.
Winner, with 39 points, Ross Hardaker, 2nd Tom Faulkner 38, on a count back, from Kim Michelsen. Run-down Andrew O'Keeffe, Carey Johnson 36, Peter Inskip, Peter Wood, Mick Bellew Brett Bosbach 35, Grant Cardow 34 c/b. Bradmans Mike Edsall 20. NTPs 3rd Peter Inskip, 9th Mick Bellew, 18th Ross Hardaker. Longest Putt Kim Michelsen. Slab Winner Lawrie Renshall.
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loss with a premiership win, which would also see them defend their title.
The Roosters go for their second premiership in three seasons, after last winning in 2024.
By Andy CARROLL 31st AUGUST 2026 9 Hole Stroke Net 17 Starters Ladies Linda Rankin 29, Marlene Starr 30 Men John Gordon 29, Glwyn Dawson 31 c/b
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 40 end a 19-year premiership drought and win their first premiership since 2007. The Sawtell Panthers and Macksville Sea Eagles face off in the reserve grade decider. The Panthers will aim to win their first reserve grade premiership since 2019, while the Macksville Sea Eagles will look to defend their premiership. The Coffs Harbour Comets and Nambucca Roosters play off for the women’s premiership. The Comets will look to win the premiership in their first season playing in the women’s tackle competition. The Roosters will aim to defend their premiership, and become the first side to do so since the women’s competitions inception
q The Nambucca Roosters will look to defend their women’s premiership. in 2024. The Macksville Sea Eagles and Nambucca Roosters play off in the
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Under 18s finale. The Sea Eagles will look to cap off a tremendous season of just one
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NORTHERN BEACHES Woolgoolga Woolworths Moonee Beach Newsagency Moonee Beach Coles Supermarket Emerald Beach General Store Sapphire Beach Service Station Woolgoolga Diggers Club Woopi Bottle Shop Liquor Legends Emerald Beach Mitre 10 Woolgoolga Top Town Market Sunken Chip Takeaway Sandy Beach Sunset Room Restaurant Woolgoolga Library Woolgoolga's Finest General Store COFFS HARBOUR Coffs Central Shopping Centre Fresco Marketplace Palate and Ply Coffee Shop Lucky 7 Supermarket, Northside Shopping Centre Bray Street Newsagency Coffs Coles Supermarket Woolworths Spar Supermarket Coffs Harbour Spar Supermarket Jetty Village Shop 36 General Store Midway Convenience Shop Good Price Pharmacy Discount Chemist CBD BP South BP Truck Stop South Caltex Service Station BP Service Station Bailey Centre Service Station Caltex Service Station Park Beach Bowling Club Coffs Hotel Green House Bottle Shop BYO Cellars Big Country Meats Bray Street Butchery Coffs Harbour Produce Clog Barn Coffs Macleod's Furniture Court Homebase The Village Pantry - Homebase Observatory Apartments The Happy Frog Northside Bakery Book Warehouse Community Village Coffs Harbour Library and Cafe Coffs City Council Nu Era Kitchens Big 4 Park Beach Holiday Park Clarke Rubber Morrisons Betta Electrical Coffs Harbour Surf Club North Coast V Twins Masonic Lodge Retirement Centre Baringa Hospital Coffs Harbour Hospital The Mens Shed Pacific Marina Apartments Stone Real Estate PRD Real Estate Century 21 Real Estate CBD Newsagency Dolphin Marine Magic Pacific Bay Resort Corner Store Frances & Long National Cartoon Gallery Coffs Harbour Golf Club Park Beach Plaza Woolworths Ritchies IGA Big W Terry White Chemmart Target Silvio’s Italiano Park Beach Plaza Food Court Park Beach Plaza Customer Information BOAMBEE/TOORMINA/SAWTELL Sawtell Newsagency Coles Supermarket Ritchie’s Supermarket Boambee Lucky 7 Convenience Store Blooms the Chemist Sawtell Boambee Liberty Service Station Bonville Service Station Bonville Golf Club Toormina Hotel Sawtell Surf Lifesaving Club The Country Brewers Marian Grove Retirement Village Toormina Centre Management Boambee Garden Retirement Raine & Horne Toormina Unrealestate Agent Sawtell Real Estate Toormina Real Estate URUNGA/BELLINGEN IGA Supermarket Spar Supermarket Urunga Foodworks Urunga Urunga Bowling Club Welcome Dental Urunga Lindsay’s Oysters Kombu Wholefoods Fermount Fire Station Ray White Real Estate Bellingen Pet & Vet Supplies Bellingen Golf Club Cardows Urunga Elroy's Cafe Urunga
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media@newsofthearea.com.au Coffs CEX Social Golf By Steve ROBINSON 30 AUGUST 2026 Coffs CEX Social Golf Club played on Sunday 30 August 2026 at Coffs Harbour, 4BBB
Coffs Harbour District Darts By Ray BEASLEY SAWTELL RSL Club Winter Comp Monday 24 August Bull Finish def Thunderstruck 5-4 Warriors def Bad Habits 5-4 Is It In def Fluke Shots 7-2
Coffs Harbour Golf Club By Barb WILSON
TUESDAY, 25th August 2026 9 hole Ladies V Par - Westlakes Grade A Winners 1. Rosalind Frame +1 c/b 2. Yvonne Avery +1 Grade B Winners 1. Vicki Kelly 0 2. Barbara Wilson -1 c/b NTP 22nd hole - Tania Norberry 156cm, Caroline Whitelegge 72cm 26th hole - Tania Norberry 782cm, Helen Wright 339cm
Coffs Harbour Golf Club By Vicki SILVER
MONDAY 31st August 2026 60 members and visitors played a nine hole Yellow Ball Event in brilliant golf weather. Of the 15 yellow balls used in todays round, 9 were returned.
Coffs Table Tennis Results By Margaret ILES
FRIDAY 28th August, 2026 Division 1 Yash Tyagi d Troy Prystasz 3/0, Tim Garrad d Ann Joy 3/1, Reece Baker d Troy Prystasz 3/1,
SPORT RESULTS Stableford. Sponsor John Hood. Results were as follows: Winner’s: Denise Turnbull & Dave Turnbull (49pts) Runner Up: Amrik Thandi & Mitchell Howe (44pts) Ball Winners: Gary Brazel DILLIGAF - Bye 171s Kevin C (1) 180s Edward (1) 100s Brittany (2) Hannah (1) Karen H (1) Dave C (1) Dave H (2) Dean (2)
OPEN Triples Tuesday 25 August 2026 R Gurber, B Merchant, G Stanford d P Wirth, P Elliott, P Lilly M England, E Kidd, C England d L Clancy, B Fane, S Willis R Coffey, P Murphy, T Erskine d W Kelly, M Arnold, D Arnold S Rodwell, J Rodwell, D Condon d W Grimshaw, J Robinson, C Jones
Safety Beach Women's Golf By Michelle MERRIKIN
2nd ROUND 25/08/2026 The second round saw 36 players take to the course, with some excellent golf on display. A very impressive 19 players finished in the 70s, making for a
& Catherine Robinson (39), Steve Robinson & Courtney Smith (39), Troy Henderson & Jose Caravante (36), Ben Gately & Pat Sydenham (34). NTP’s: Amrik Thandi (12th), Troy Henderson (26th), Mark Heelis (22nd) Edward (1) Garry (1) James (2) Jamie (2) Kevin C (2) Ricky (3) Rob (1) Sam (3) Scott (1) Steve (1) Tim (1) Will (2)
Friday, 28th August 2026 Ladies Single Stableford Ladybird Challenge - Eastlakes Overall Winners 1. June Curry 38 2. Margot Gook 36 c/b 3. Elizabeth Brown 36 c/b 4. Lynda Butler 36 5. Prue Trethowan 35 6. Jane Cooper 34 c/b 7. Steph Martyn 34 c/b NTP 12th hole - Ada Lynch 1100cm, Jo Corrigan 172cm 15th hole - Ada Lynch 800cm, Denise Kaiser 273cm 22nd hole - Kathy Goodsell-
This is reflected in the following scores: Winning Team with 59 fabulous points: Trevor Bissett Frances Gaunt Betty Peen Sandra Dollin Second with a very fine score of 58 points:
& Terry Stephens (16th in Two). Chip In’s: Mitchell Howe, Pat Sydenham. Next Game is at Bellingen Golf Club on Sunday 13th September 2026. All Welcome.
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Wednesday, 26th August 2026 Ladies Single Stableford over 50's Round 2 - Lakes Overall Winners 1. Carlene Bath 46 2. Mareen Cotsell 39 c/b 3. Sue Mclean 39 c/b 4. Lynda Bradley 39 NTP 3rd hole - Trish Nance 282cm, Kerry Farmer 318cm, Maureen Warnock 1050cm 6th hole - Carlene Bath 342cm 12th hole - Carrie Fagan 358cm, Denise Kaiser 310cm, 15th hole - Wendy Johnstone 693cm, Michelle Palmer 161cm
High pegs Sam (107) Leader Board Is It In 43 DILLIGAF 39 Fluke Shots 30 Thunderstruck Warriors 28 Bull Finish 23 Bad Habits 23
Eagles 860cm, Prue Trethowan 0 26th hole - Robyn Palmer 590cm, Cath Bailey 41cm Saturday, 29th August 2026 Ladies Single Stableford Westlakes Overall Winner 1. Karen Cross 40 c/b 2. Wendy Johnstone 40 c/b 3. Gina Portelli 40 NTP 3rd hole - Gayle Jones 442cm 6th hole - Wendy Johnstone 625cm 22nd hole - Dallas Lamb 630cm 26th hole - Margot Gook 337cm
Yash Tyagi d Ann Joy 3/0, Reece Baker d Ann Joy 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Tim Garrad 3/0, Reece Baker d Tim Garrad 3/0, Troy Prystasz d Ann Joy 3/1, Reece Baker d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Tim Garrad d Troy Prystasz 3/1. WINNER: Reece Baker from Yash Tyagi. Division 2
Jenny Malouf Stuart Malouf Phil Mackay Trish Mackay Third with a great score of 57 points: Joan Levingston Brian Pollard Chris Tessari Ros Bennett
Sharee Templeton d Andrew Hopewell 3/0, Michael Hobincu d Dominic Arjona 3/1, Kevin Luo d Ray Liu 3/1, Sharee Templeton d Ray Liu 3/0, Dominic Arjona d Kevin Luo 3/0, Michael Hobincu d Andrew Hopewell 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Michael Hobincu 3/1, Ray Liu d Dominic Arjona 3/1, Kevin Luo d Andrew
And fourth with 56 points: Julie Coffey Colin Cutt Pat Haigh Graham Haigh Nearest the pins: 22nd hole Trish Mackay & Chris Oddy 26th hole Julie Coffey & Chris Oddy
M Pitt, H Schipp, T Lainchbury d B Worboys, T Cooper, N McVicar K Bienefelt, J Clarke, N Nelson d M Star, D Catling, R Wisley H Major, A Dorrington, J Phillips d K Elliott, J Farrell, S Wilson J McLeod, P Wroe, D Hull d S Ward, J Thorn, D Walsh G Brewis, E Tindall, S Bailey d J Long, R Aitken, B Johns L Morris, AM Taylor, K Morrison d K Kaaden, P Lawrence, S Kindred D Francis, J Jones, B Jones d L
Bright, J Barker, T Brown R Jupp, M Berube, J Dunn d G Williams, R Beaumont, S Crawford C Domjohn, N Scott, M Proud d C Weatherall, V Valentine, D Valentine Triples Thursday 27 August 2026 G Stanford, G Cunningham, N Scott d H Schipp, P Webb, M Berube W Kelly, D Condon, T Erskine d H Katala, A McKee, G Coleman D Catling, C Hansen, B Garner d G Brewis, H Trotman, B Trotman G Kindred, J Kindred, S Kindred
d C Williamson, D Wilson, R Lane J McLeod, P Newman, G Wallace d B Merchant, N Nelson, B Edwards N Dean, C Lloyd, K Kaaden d J Lowndes, L Goodacre, M Hodge G Williams, P Murphy, R Beaumont d C Brian, P Wirth, A Dorrington R Aitken, J Long, K Morrison d R Shepherd, R Finch, C Weatherall W Grimshaw, J Robinson, T McClean d K Bienefelt, P Elliott, P Lilly L Morris, P Toy, B Jones d P North, D Hoffman, J Dunn
highly competitive round. Taking the honours was Lisa Thorncroft, who posted an excellent 70 nett to claim the win. Close behind were Aileen and Yoli, both finishing with 71 nett. Congratulations to Lisa on a great round, and to Aileen and Yoli on their outstanding scores. With the competition so close, there is still plenty to play for in
the round ahead! Results 1st Lisa Thorncroft 70nett Gross 90 2nd Aileen McFarlane 71 3rd Yoli Gallacher 71 CB Nearest the Pin Hole 4 Wendy Rogers Hole 7 Roslyn Myles Hole 9 Di Richards Hole 11 Marney Jefferies
C Williamson, C Keogh, R Lane d Park Beach Mens Bowling K Raymond, M Cutts, J Murtas Club By Todd BROWN
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Hopewell 3/2, Sharee Templeton d Kevin Luo 3/1, Dominic Arjona d Andrew Hopewell 3/0, Michael Hobincu d Ray Liu 3/1, Sharee Templeton d Dominic Arjona 3/1, Michael Hobincu d Kevin Luo 3/0, Ray Liu d Andrew Hopewell 3/1. WINNER: Sharee Templeton from Michael Hobincu.
Sawtell RSL Snooker Club By Ken MASON TUESDAY 25th August 2026 Main Draw Winners: - Peter Crisp - R/U - Brian Bentley Consolation Winners: - Bernie Couzens - R/U Richie Hoskins
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ROACH Therese Elizabeth 27th August 2026, passed away peacefully at Calvary The Brelsford surrounded by her loving family. Late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved wife of Peter. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison, Margaret & Phil, Josephine & Brian, David, Joe & Rebecca and Eileen & Alex. Adored nan, great-nan and great-great-nan of their children. Aged 91 Years You May Be Gone But Never Forgotten Therese’s Funeral Prayers were celebrated in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 2nd September 2026, followed by private cremation.
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Passed away suddenly at home, late of Corindi Beach. Loving son of Charles & Janice (both dec’d). Much loved father of Andrew, James, Brodie-Anne, William and Jacquelyn. Adored pop of their children.
29th August 2026, late of Nambucca Heads, formerly of Dapto. Dearly beloved husband of Yvonne. Loved father and father-in-law of Karen & Paddy, Wayne & Renee and Pauline (dec’d). Adored pop of their children.
Aged 78 Years Simply The Best
Aged 62 Years Gone Fishing In Peace
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Trevor’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Monday 7th September 2026 commencing at 11.30 am.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Gregory’s Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Friday 11th September 2026 commencing at 10.00 am, thence for interment in Woolgoolga Lawn Cemetery, Woolgoolga.
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Aged 85 Years Gone Fishing A private cremation will be held at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a Celebration of Robert’s Life to be held in Nambucca Heads RSL Club, Nambucca Heads on Saturday 5th September 2026 commencing at 11.00 am.
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31st August 2026, passed away peacefully, late of Sawtell. Dearly beloved husband of Heather. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark & Shannen and Steven & Nadine. Adored grandpa of Cas, Sam, Darcy, Archie and Henry. Aged 85 Years He Lit Up The Lives Of Everyone Around Him A private family Funeral Service will be held for John followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
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WELLS, Leon Karl ‘Carl’ & ‘Horry’ 26th August 2026, passed away in his home with his loving wife Sudarwati by his side. Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Bellingen. Loving husband of Sudarwati. Beloved father of Marie and Ruby-Carolyn, father-in-law of Darryl and grandfather of Joel and Corey.
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SPY/MASTER SBS, 10.40pm
If you’re someone who finds international dramas where everyone speaks English unrealistic, be careful what you wish for. This cinematic Cold War thriller switches organically between English, Romanian, German, Arabic and Russian, depending on who’s speaking. The six-part story follows a rather perilous week in the life of fictional figure Victor Godeanu (Alec Secareanu, above right), the right-hand man to actual Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu (Claudiu Bleont) in 1978. Rightly fearful he’s about to be exposed as a Soviet spy, Victor takes a diplomatic trip to Germany as his chance to defect to the United States.
After last year’s Block saw bold colour-drenched rooms feature prominently, the class of 2026 has been much more sparing when it comes to highimpact hues. Beige, cream and natural tones have ruled supreme, but judge Shaynna Blaze declared during last night’s judging that the design “needs a defibrillator” and halfway through the competition, the teams are finally starting to see the light. This week’s guest suites introduce a green marble benchtop and pink tiling (don’t worry, they’re in separate houses) to the rather pallid palette we’ve seen so far. There’s also plenty of colourful commentary as 2018 contestant Spence Thomson steps in to help Tayla while dad Rick (both above) is recovering in hospital.
SBS, 7.30pm
Knee deep in Scottish stereotypes – from tartan and haggis to bagpipes and deep-fried Mars bars – Shaun Micallef guides comedian Luke McGregor (below right) on a tour of his ancestral homeland. The Hobart-born Rosehaven star admits he doesn’t know much about where his family comes from – and is surprised to learn his great-grandfather’s first name, let alone what he did for a living or why he left for Australia in 1930. After getting “kilted up” in Edinburgh, the travelling companions embark on an immersive journey through McGregor’s family tree. 0409
FRIDAY, September 4 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final, R) 12.55 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 1.45 The Cage. (Md, R) 2.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (a, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (Ml, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: The Silk Road Treasures. (R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: No Good Deed. (2020, Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: The Movie Star And The Cowboy. (2023, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 NBN News.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 Gogglebox Aust. (PGlsv, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh makes a vertical garden. 8.20 Saint-Pierre. (Final, Mlv) Arch’s investigation into Gallagher comes to a head. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) Nine artists create portraits of Carrie Bickmore, Marc Fennell and Ellie Cole. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R) 11.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Maw) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Spy/Master. (Premiere, Mav) 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+s, R) 1.20 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal, R) 2.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.20 Australia Uncovered: The Children In The Pictures. (MA15+a, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 7.30 Football. AFL Finals. First elimination final. Geelong v Carlton. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing. 11.50 The Voice. (PGal, R) Team Tones And I members take to the stage. 1.30 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.45 MOVIE: Rocky V. (1990, Mv, R) Rocky teaches a young street kid how to fight. Sylvester Stallone. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Empty-nesters are at loggerheads. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Mick Molloy, Melanie Bracewell, Alex Ward compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.50 Steven Universe. 9.40 BattleBots. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm Forged In Fire. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 Inside The Huddle. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Celebrity Jeopardy. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.25 Alone Australia. 10.30 Toppled. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 13. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 5 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, M) 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 6.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
NEWS24 (53) 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 NewsDay. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Bond Report. 6.00 Steve Price. 7.00 The World According To Rowan Dean. 8.00 Opinionated. 8.30 The US Report. 9.30 The Media Show. 10.15 Lefties Losing It. 10.45 Late Edition. Midnight News.
SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.40 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 10.00 The Whale. (2022, M) 12.10pm The Queen. (2006, M) 2.05 The Third Man. (1949, PG) 4.05 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 5.50 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 7.35 Practical Magic. (1998) 9.30 The Post. (2017) 11.40 The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, M) 2.10am Dear Thomas. (2021, MA15+) 5.00 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG)
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.25 NFL. Super Bowl LVI. Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals. Replay. 2.30pm Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Downton Abbey. (2019, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: Black Adam. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Northman. (2022, MA15+) 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.40 Legacies. 2.30 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Rumble In The Bronx. (1995, M) 1.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 MOVIE: Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Air Up There. (1994, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.
CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.
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SATURDAY, September 5 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 2.00 Saint-Pierre. (Final, Malv, R) 2.50 Take 5. (R) 3.20 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 4.20 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 South Africa From Above. (R) 11.05 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (Mls, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Marathon. TCS Sydney Marathon. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (Premiere)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. (R) 12.30 The Voice. (PG, R) 2.15 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL Finals. Second qualifying final. Sydney v Brisbane Lions.
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Drive Review. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. NZ Warriors v Cronulla Sharks. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Roosters. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 11.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 1.00 Pooches At Play. (PG) 1.30 Country House Facelift. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.
6.05 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Cathy’s big moment turns deadly. 8.20 Father Brown. (PGv) Father Brown takes the lead when, during a television dancing contest, a contestant becomes a target of an attempted murder. 9.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible for the death of a forest ranger. 10.35 Falling. (Ml, R) 11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Queen Victoria And The Groomsman Scandal. 8.45 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml, R) 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R) 10.55 DNA Family Secrets. (Ml, R) 12.00 Something Undone. (Mal, R) 2.25 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal, R) 3.20 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL Finals. Second elimination final. Adelaide v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kings Of The Big Game: West Coast Eagles: A State Of Expectation. (Ma) Looks at the West Coast Eagles’ 2006 redemption story. 12.15 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) Ryan tries to cover his tracks. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Cronulla Sharks v Melbourne Storm. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.00 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017, Mlvw, R) 12.00 Wild Cards. (Ma, R) 12.50 Destination Celebrity. (Premiere, PG) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)
6.30 Gogglebox Australia. (PGlsv, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) Shaynna and Charlie help Jen, who bought her ‘Swiss chalet’ on a whim but works full-time and the land requires an awful lot of upkeep. 9.40 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back on their favourite workingfrom-home transformations. 10.40 Watson. (Mm, R) The team races to save a man and his pregnant wife. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm If You Are The One. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Mastermind Australia. 6.45 Engineering By Catastrophe. 7.40 History’s Greatest Machines. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.25 Couples Therapy. 10.35 Reborn: Using Lifelike Dolls To Cope. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. 1.55am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 6 Late. 3pm Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Grand Final. Eastern Suburbs v Warringah. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, M) 10.15 Becoming Madonna. 12.15am Keeping Up Appearances. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 7.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm The Living Room. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping.
NEWS24 (53)
SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Dancing At Lughnasa. Continued. (1998, PG) 6.45 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.25 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 10.05 Dark Waters. (2019, M) 12.25pm Moving On. (2022, M) 2.00 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 3.40 Discovering Film. 4.25 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 6.45 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 8.30 Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 2.30 Blokesworld. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Speedweek. Final. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.00 AFL Post-Game. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Cape Fear. (1991, M) 12.50am Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Seinfeld. 3.30 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance Championship. Round 5. 6 Hours of São Paulo. Highlights. 4.30 The Dog House UK. 5.30 TBA. 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.45am The Purge. 2.25 Love Island Games. 4.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 I Love VIP Pets. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.45 MOVIE: Scrapper. (2023, PG) 1.20pm Nula. 1.50 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 2.40 Over The Black Dot. 3.10 Homesteads. 3.45 Karla Grant Presents. 4.30 Anthem Sessions. 5.00 Exile And The Kingdom. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 MOVIE: Black Water. (2007, M) 10.15 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. Midnight Late Programs.
Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Shaun The Sheep. 3.55 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.25 Wowsabout! (Premiere) 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.40 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Fox Sports News. 7.00 Weekend First Edition. 10.00 Weekend Newsday. 11.00 Fox Sports News. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Steve Price. 3.00 Weekend Newsday. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Opinionated. 6.30 The World According To Rowan Dean. 7.30 Lefties Losing It. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.45 The US Report. 9.45 Late Edition. 11.00 Fox Sports News.
Better Homes And Gardens. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and Chelmsford Stakes Day. 5.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, September 6 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 3.05 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Mal, R) 3.55 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.25 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5. (PG, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Bonsai. (R) 10.15 MOVIE: Harry Chapin: Cat’s In The Cradle. (2025) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Arctic Race Of Norway. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (PGaw)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 The Voice. (PGal, R) 1.35 MOVIE: Battle: Los Angeles. (2011, PGalsv, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 11.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Dragons v Broncos. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Tigers v Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Penrith Panthers v Tigers.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Good Food Everyday. (PGa, R) 10.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 11.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 11.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 12.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.30 Gogglebox Aust. (PGlsv, R) 1.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 8.20 The Cage. (Ml) Matty and Leanne decide to work as a team. 9.10 Falling. (Ml) Anna questions whether she made the right choice. 10.00 Grantchester. (Ma, R) Cathy’s big moment turns deadly. 10.50 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.05 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Surviving 9/11. (Mal) 9.15 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.05 Kennedy. (PG, R) 10.55 The Kingdom. (Ma, R) 12.20 Ireland’s Wild Islands. (PGa, R) 3.20 The Good Ship Murder. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance. 9.45 Poisoned. (Premiere, MA15+a) Looks at a man who died by poisoning. 10.55 24 Hours In Police Custody: Car Attack. (Madlv, R) 12.00 Curfew. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) One contestant is sent off-site. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Out Of The Darkness. (MA15+av) 11.10 Murder In The 21st. (Mv) 12.00 I Survived A Crime. (Premiere, Mav) 12.30 Elements Of Disaster. (PGa, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Mas) A patient arrives at the Holmes Clinic plagued by a mysterious neurological disorder. 9.00 FBI. (Mv) The team is stunned to find a familiar perpetrator has resurfaced after a federal whistleblower is murdered while in FBI custody, along with two agents. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
Programs. 1.20pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.35 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Tabby McTat. 3.50 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 Stick Man. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 8.10 Wild_Life: The Big Freeze. 8.55 Animal Park. 10.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.10 Late Programs.
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm The Power Of Activism. 4.00 Jeopardy! 4.25 WorldWatch. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.50 Beckham’s Billions: How They Got So Rich. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 15. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 7 Late. 3pm Getaway. 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Paramedics. 10.00 Emergency. 11.00 Cold Case. Midnight Poirot. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 8.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 Building The Dream. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Fire Country. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
NEWS24 (53) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 News. 2.00 Weekend Newsday. 3.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. 4.00 News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Sunday Agenda. 7.00 The Jaimee Rogers Show. 8.00 The Macpherson Angle. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Handful Of Dust. Continued. (1988, PG) 7.15 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 9.10 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 10.55 The Post. (2017, M) 1.05pm Practical Magic. (1998, M) 3.00 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 4.55 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 6.35 My Girl. (1991, PG) 8.30 Ezra. (2023, M) 10.25 A Missing Part. (2024, M, French) 12.20am Late Programs. 5.50 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG)
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Car Club. 10.30 Counting Cars. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.50pm LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.00 The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Man Of Steel. (2013, M) 10.20 To Be Advised. 12.30am Bel-Air. 1.25 Love Island Games. 4.10 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 5.00 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. Women’s. Semi-final 1. Walkabout Tiddas v SEQ Magic. Replay. 2.15 NAIDOC Awards 2026. 4.20 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 Cassius X: Becoming Ali. 10.05 MOVIE: The Shining. (1980, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
10.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Malaysia Kitchen. 1.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. 5.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Genius: Picasso. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.
CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat
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MONDAY, September 7 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (Final, PG, R) 10.45 Father Brown. (PG, R) 11.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.25 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.20 Inside Oxford Street. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Find My Country House Australia. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Planet America. 10.10 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Finding Your Way Back. (Mal) 9.25 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah: The Origins. (Malv) 1.05 Fargo. (MA15+v, R) 2.50 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv, R) 4.30 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 The Voice. (PGal) It’s night two of the knockouts. 9.15 The Rookie. (Mav) The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Nune. 10.15 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics. 11.15 The Agenda Setters. 12.15 Transplant. (MA15+a, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) Features the latest rugby league news. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Over The Black Dot. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. (Final) 9.25 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.30 The Airport Chaplain. 11.35 MOVIE: Seven. (1995, MA15+) 1.55am MOVIE: Off The Rails. (2022, MA15+) 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.10 Mighty Ships. 11.10 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 8 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Agatha Raisin. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 9.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Finding Altamira. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.30 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 9.15 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 11.10 A Missing Part. (2024, M, French) 1.05pm Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 5.45 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 7.40 My Neighbour Adolf. (2022, PG) 9.30 Voy! Voy! Voy! (2023, M, Arabic) 11.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers Championship. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Category: Woman. (2022, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: Set It Off. (1996, M) 12.20am Late Programs.
Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Late Programs. 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight Fox Sports News.
TUESDAY, September 8 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Estonia. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Nefertiti: The Raiders Of The Lost Tomb. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa) 9.20 I Was Actually There. (PGa, R) 9.50 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.45 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (MA15+dv) 12.40 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R) 2.45 The Good Ship Murder. (PG, R) 4.25 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 First Dates Australia. (Mas) 8.40 World’s Biggest Cruise Ship. (PG) Looks at the build of the world’s biggest cruise ship. 9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.10 The Path. (MA15+adlv) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 Trigger Point. (Final, MA15+alv) 11.20 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 GolfBarons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Paranoia reaches an all-time high and the players’ unpredictability creates widespread uncertainty. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) Charlie tries to sweet-talk Judith. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 2.10 Race For The Planet. 2.45 Inside The Huddle. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 France 24. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Alone Denmark. 6.30 Jeopardy! 7.25 Beam Me Up, Sulu. 9.10 MOVIE: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. (1989, PG) 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 16. 1.50am Night Bloomers. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Mighty Ships. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 9 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Find My Country House NZ. 1.30 Tennis. US Open. Day 10.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Mr. Holmes. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.15 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 9.10 My Girl. (1991, PG) 11.05 My Neighbour Adolf. (2022, PG) 12.55pm Ezra. (2023, M) 2.50 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 5.50 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.40 Iris And The Men. (2023, M, French) 9.30 Black And White. (2002, M) 11.25 Parasite. (2019, MA15+, Korean) 1.55am Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm NFL. Week 8. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Wreckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.25 Legacies. 2.15 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 MOVIE: Category: Woman. (2022, PG) 12.55pm Skin In The Game. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 The First Inventors. 8.55 MOVIE: The Joy Luck Club. (1993, M) 11.20 Late Programs.
Programs. 2.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.10 Chopped Junior. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight Fox Sports News.
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WEDNESDAY, September 9 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.15 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Destination WA. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (Ml) 9.00 Small Town Scandal. (Ma, R) 9.50 Planet America. (R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 The Cage. (Ml, R) 11.45 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Parliament Question Time. 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) 8.40 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml) 9.40 James May: Our Man In India. (PGals, R) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The Congregation. (MA15+sv) 12.05 A Body That Works. (Ma, R) 2.15 The Good Ship Murder. (Mav, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (PGals) 11.30 Stumble. (PGal) 12.00 The Fear Index. (Premiere, MA15+asv) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 70 Years Of Television. (Premiere, Mlnv) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.25 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (MA15+av) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Destination WA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (Final, PGl) The final four scramble to become the ultimate victor. 9.00 Boston Blue. (Mv) Danny, Sarah and Lena race to stop a looming threat. Homesickness sparks a family gathering. Lena’s personal life takes a hopeful turn. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 2.20 Race For The Planet. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Precious Metal: A Love Story. 9.30 The Future With Hannah Fry. 10.30 Ramy. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 17. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 The Amazing Homemakers. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 10 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Find My Country House NZ. 1.30 Tennis. US Open. Day 11.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.45 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 10.50 Voy! Voy! Voy! (2023, M, Arabic) 12.50pm Confessions Of Felix Krull. (2021, M, German) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 5.25 Tokyo Story. (1953, PG, Japanese) 7.55 Jules. (2023, M) 9.30 The Apprentice. (2024) 11.45 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 1.45am Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. Noon NFL. Week 3. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: We’re The Millers. (2013, MA15+) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Jane The Virgin. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.30 Legacies. 2.20 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: The Joy Luck Club. (1993, M) 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Friday Night Thunder. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Re-Ken-SiLe-A-Shen. (2024) 12.15am Late Programs.
Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 The Piano. 10.30 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs. 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight Fox Sports News.
THURSDAY, September 10 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (Ml, R) 11.00 Small Town Scandal. (Ma, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Falling. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Jeopardy! 4.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.30 Plating Locally. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 NBN News.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 9.30 The Cage. (Ml, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R) 11.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia Reunion. (Final) 8.40 9/11: One Day In America. (Mal, R) 9.35 Say Nothing. (MA15+l) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Reyka. (Malv) 11.50 Prisoner. (MA15+alv, R) 2.10 Vikings: The Lost Kingdom. (R) 3.50 Hitler And The Reichstag Fire. (Mav, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Powerless Plunge. (PGa, R) Looks at the crash of a Loganair cargo flight. 9.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions: The Hunted. (PGl) 10.50 Kick Ons. 11.20 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) 12.20 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) 1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 11. Sydney Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Ml) 11.15 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Olly Stephens. (Malv, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Next Stop. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) The Woodcock family finally agrees to a puppy. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mav) The team races to an Antarctica research base to investigate why a climate scientist killed a colleague on Polar Night Eve. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Patriot Brains. 2.25 Insight. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. (Premiere) 9.20 Alone Australia. (Final) 10.30 The Artist’s View. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 18. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 11 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 MOVIE: Twisted Nerve. (1968, M) 4.00 The Baron. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Tokyo Story. Continued. (1953, PG, Japanese) 8.00 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 10.00 Iris And The Men. (2023, M, French) 11.50 Black And White. (2002, M) 1.45pm On Golden Pond. (1981, PG) 3.45 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 5.35 Enigma. (1982, PG) 7.30 The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, M) 9.40 Denial. (2016, M) 11.45 Hope Gap. (2019, M) 1.40am The Apprentice. (2024) 3.50 Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 NFL. NFL Flag Championships. Girls High School Quarter-Finals. Austin v Lansdale. 11.35 NFL. Week 5. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 3pm Talking W. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Wrath Of Man. (2021, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.55 Seinfeld. 11.55 Jane The Virgin. 12.45am Legacies. 1.35 Love Island UK: All Stars. 2.40 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Pro Bull Riding: USA. 1.00 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The End Of The Valley. 9.00 MOVIE: Enter The Dragon. (1973, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.
Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.55 72 Cutest Animals. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs. 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight Fox Sports News.
CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat
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