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Bumper Ball raises more than $70,000 for Coffs Kids By Andrea FERRARI FOLLOWING a glittering and successful Mayoral Ball, benefiting the charity Coffs Kids, the City’s Mayor, Cr Nikki Williams, is sharing the committee’s plans for where the fundraising total of more than $70,000 will go. The 2026 Mayoral Ball was held on Saturday 15 August at Pacific Bay Resort. It was the second such occasion, having been inaugurated in 2025. The money has a very clear purpose, Cr Williams told News Of The Area. “Coffs Kids has established the Transition to Secondary School
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Coffs Harbour City Council staff and councillors at the Ball with Mayor Nikki Williams (centre).
EPA water testing data is closing the net around Coffs’ suspected serial pesticide polluters
LOCALS have known that Hearnes Lake and other Coffs Coast catchments have contained evidence of toxic chemicals at unsafe levels for quite a while. In 2021 Hearnes Lake Catchment Management Group, under the auspices of the Sandy Beach Action Group (SANDBAG) used a $9,000 Council Environmental Levy grant to collect water samples
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Assistance Fund, with applications opening in Term 4, 2026,” she said. “The aim is pretty simple: we want every Coffs kid to have the opportunity to start Year 7 on a level playing field.” Ms Williams said the move from primary school to high school was a really important point in a child’s life. “It’s a time when connection, participation and belonging matter enormously,” she said. “Keeping our kids engaged through these years can have a lasting impact on whether they stay at school and where they go next university, TAFE, an apprenticeship, a trade or into the workforce.” Research, Cr Williams said, showed that sometimes relatively simple things could make a very big difference. “Having what you need; being able to participate alongside your mates; walking through those gates on day one feeling confident and like you belong, rather than already feeling a step behind,” Cr Williams said. Coffs Harbour Principals Network’s relieving Director Simone Hughes, said: “The fund is about ensuring children can begin Year 7 with confidence, dignity, and equal access to educational opportunities.” For Cr Williams, that sums up exactly what the committee is trying to achieve. “This isn’t about a handout.
“It’s a hand up at a really important moment in a young person’s life,” she said. Coffs Kids will work directly with the city’s local public school principals to make sure the fund is practical, fair, and reaches the children who genuinely need that hand up. “Our principals will also have the opportunity to help shape how the application process works and what support will make the biggest difference,” Cr Williams said. “And the support for Coffs Kids extends beyond the Ball.” This is the second Mayor Ball, inaugurated in 2025, and it came up trumps for Cr Williams. “Saturday night was exactly what the Mayoral Ball was created to be - Coffs celebrating Coffs. “A packed room, a full dance floor, plenty of laughs and, together with the support of Welcome Hospitality’s Charity Golf Day the week before, just over $70,000 raised for Coffs Kids.” In thanking all those who played a part in bringing the ball together the Mayor noted everyone who bought a ticket, sponsored the Ball, donated an auction item, entered the raffle, kept putting their hand up to bid, or supported the golf day. You made what comes next possible.” A week before the ball, Welcome Hospitality raised $6,000 towards bringing the overall total to just over $70,000 through its annual charity golf day.
“Another local business, another group of people opening their wallets and choosing to invest back into the community they are part of. “That’s really what Coffs Kids is about locals backing locals and investing in our own kids.” Cr Williams also wanted to acknowledge something that is not always seen. “As Mayor, I often get to be the face of events like the Mayoral Ball. “I get to stand on the stage, hold the microphone and talk about the result. “But there is a whole group of people working incredibly hard behind the scenes to make nights like Saturday happen. “To our entire committee - thank you.” She also noted the work of Cr Cath Fowler, who went above and beyond pulling this year’s Ball together. “Cath, the hours, energy and heart you put into making Saturday night what it was did not go unnoticed. “I am incredibly grateful.” After the fun of the night, when the lights went on, together our community had raised just over $70,000 to invest back into our kids, she said. “That’s Coffs celebrating Coffs. “But more importantly, it’s Coffs backing its future. “Because a bright future for Coffs starts with our kids - and every one of them deserves the chance to start on a level playing field.”
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THE NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, met with City of Coffs Harbour staff and councillors on 17 August to discuss issues raised in his recent submission to the State Government about modern slavery. Mayor Nikki Williams released a statement saying there was universal agreement that exploitation of workers had no place in the Coffs Coast community or agricultural sector. She said that there were serious allegations that needed to be investigated and, where labour hire syndicates were doing the wrong thing, they needed to be dealt with. Cr Williams said council should present a united regional front to the NSW
Government for stronger action against unscrupulous labour-hire operators and better coordination between the agencies responsible for compliance. This included advocating strongly to the Federal Government for reform of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme to support greater supported mobility so workers were not left feeling trapped with one employer when things went wrong. She said she wanted to see a local action group that brought together State and Federal agencies, Council, industry and appropriate worker-support organisations to share information, identify problems earlier and make sure the right agency acted when concerns arose. “I look forward to continuing to work with the Commissioner, our State and Federal representatives, industry bodies and our farmers,” Cr Williams said. Councillor Tony Judge had already
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foreshadowed a motion to the Council meeting on 20 August. Acknowledging that Council’s role is primarily one of monitoring and contacting relevant agencies, the motion notes current information about the issue, the importance of staying informed, and writing to the State Government to request prompt action and legislation to register and regulate labourhire providers. Dr Cockayne was very positive about his visit. “I’ve been having very constructive, solutions-focused discussions with a range of commercial, local government and community stakeholders over the past few days in Coffs Harbour and the Nambucca Valley,” Cr Cockayne said. “I greatly appreciate their willingness to explore practical cooperation to protect vulnerable workers, and to support all the growers and community members doing the right thing.”
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No sure thing: Pat Conaghan crosses the floor By Andrew VIVIAN COWPER MP Pat Conaghan crossed the floor in the Federal House of representatives for the first time in his parliamentary career on Tuesday, 18 August, to vote against watereddown legislation governing gambling advertising. Mr Conaghan said he did not believe the legislation adequately considered the findings of the ‘You win some, you lose more’ parliamentary inquiry, of which he was deputy chair. Mr Conaghan told Patricia Karvelas on the ABC that the inquiry was one of the most collegiate, productive inquiries with which he had been involved. The inquiry released 31 unanimous recommendations and it was hoped that the Government would adopt them in full in its Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026. “On Tuesday, I crossed the floor and did not vote with Labor, the Liberals and the Nationals on the Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026,” Mr Conaghan said. “As a National Party member outside of the Shadow Cabinet, I am absolutely free to do so.” Mr Conaghan said he believed
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q Nationals Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan sits with members of the crossbench as he crosses the floor during a division on the Gambling Reform Bill 2026 in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. Photo: Lukas Coch, AAP Image. that the legislation did not go far enough. “I don’t believe that it truly considered the unanimous ‘You Win Some, You Lose More’ parliamentary inquiry and subsequent report. “As the deputy Chair of that inquiry three long years ago, I
heard first-hand the testimony from all sides of the equation. “I worked hard with the inquiry Chair, the late Peta Murphy MP, to get the settings right and as a result we received no dissenting reports and presented a fully supported bipartisan set of recommendations. “Many of the key components
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of these have since been discarded and, in my view, still allow predatory practices to occur.” “The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has justified watering down the recommendations because media organisations and sporting codes need to be considered, to the dismay of many
commentators and community members.” Mr Conaghan said, While I agree that the legislation that has now passed is a marginal improvement and, I am disappointed that we as representatives missed the opportunity to truly get it right.”
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THE iconic shield logos of Harley-Davidson and The Salvation Army are joining forces once again for the annual United We Ride fundraiser which will take place on Saturday 12 September. Riders of all makes and models of motorcycles are invited to participate, as are friends and family who want to be part of the day. “This isn't about the badge on the
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tank – it’s about the Salvos shield we are supporting,” Mid North Coast NSW Harley Owners Group Director/Secretary Justin Owens told News Of The Area. The abiding purpose of the annual United We Ride is a nationwide show of unity, community spirit and generosity. “It’s a fantastic cause, assisting The Salvation Army with the unfortunate increasing numbers of homeless Australians due to the current economic climate, through no fault of their own, such as employment redundancies, and extremely hard times.” United We Ride is a Harley-Davidson Australia/New Zealand initiative that started in 2025 by all Australian/New Zealand Harley-Davidson dealerships. Locally that includes North Coast V-Twins Motorcycles on Orlando Street in Coffs Harbour. “Last year was an amazing success that raised over $160,000 with just over 3000 riders, inspiring Harley-Davidson to open this great event to everyone who rides any brand [of] registered motorcycle,” Mr Owens said. “In 2026, the aim is to go even further – bringing more riders together, raising more funds, and increasing the impact for those who need support the most.” Fundraising begins with the required registration minimum $20 donation, with participants also able to create their own fundraising profile and raise additional funds. That ‘need’ never diminishes. Over the past two years, The Salvation Army has received more than 300,000 calls relating to homelessness. “Every dollar raised through United We Ride helps support people facing hardship, and riders can contribute simply by doing what they love: getting on their motorcycles and riding together,” Mr Owens said. On the day, participating rides will depart Harley-Davidson dealerships across the country at the same time, on the same day – 11am AEST on Saturday 12 September 2026. The Coffs Coast participants will depart from North Coast V-Twins Motorcycles. “The shared start time is a powerful symbol of riders coming together as one,” Mr Owens said. “We are taking some great back roads before heading to a fantastic lunch point … we don't give too much information before the ride to keep it a surprise.”
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Protection Authority (EPA) has since stepped up targeted pesticide compliance activities in northern Coffs Harbour catchments. After the first 12 months of a Mid North Coast pesticide water monitoring project, the EPA said data collected since mid-2025 identified recurring pesticide detections at multiple sites in the Coffs Harbour region, while detections in Nambucca Valley waterways were infrequent and occurred at low levels. EPA officers collected quarterly water samples from 20 priority waterways across the Coffs Harbour and Nambucca Valley LGAs and analysed the samples for more than 150 common pesticides and 31 trace metals. NSW EPA Director of Field Operations Greg Sheehy said the data has helped identify pesticide hotspots and guide targeted compliance action across the region. “Monitoring over the past 12 months identified regular pesticide detections at a number of Coffs Harbour sites, particularly in the Willis Creek and Hearnes Lake catchments, where pesticides were
detected in every sampling round,” he said. “This data has been invaluable in helping us identify where pesticides are likely entering local waterways, allowing us to launch several targeted investigations, step up our compliance work and take decisive regulatory action.” Mr Sheehy said monitoring results from the Nambucca Valley area showed just one pesticide detection across all four sampling rounds. “This is a positive result and shows that Nambucca Valley waterways are not currently being significantly impacted by pesticides. However, it’s important that we continue monitoring these waterways as horticultural pesticide use increases in the Nambucca Valley area.” The EPA has completed several investigations in the Willis Creek and Hearnes Lake catchments since the project began. These have resulted in a range of enforcement actions, primarily related to cucumbergrowing operations, including a $30,000 penalty notice for a water pollution offence, a $1,000 penalty notice for
unqualified pesticide use, a clean-up notice, and multiple warnings and cautions for poor record keeping and other non-compliances. Several investigations in the Willis Creek and Hearnes Lake catchments are ongoing. The EPA is now calling on cucumber growers in the region to improve pesticide management practices, including capturing wastewater, or risk further regulatory action. Sampling will continue at priority waterways in both LGAs on a quarterly basis, with results informing ongoing pesticide compliance, education, and enforcement activities to protect the local environment. City of Coffs Harbour councillor, Jonathan Cassell, has been active in keeping the city focused on water quality issues. “It is welcome news that the EPA are targeting dodgy growers across the Coffs Coast but especially in the Hearnes Lake catchment,” Cr Cassell said. “While this is a good start, the EPA must continue to act in the best interests of our waterways and wider community. Clean estuaries mean cleaning up this industry now and into the future.”
q Hearnes Lake is one of the catchments being monitored. Photo: Brett Vercoe.
Forest protesters face court
q Indiah, left, was released conditionally and Vivien’s case was adjourned. Photo: Supplied.
By Andrew VIVIAN LOCAL forest protestors recently appeared in Coffs Harbour Court House relating to charges from the disruption of logging operations in Pine Creek State Forest. The two 21-year-old protesters, who wished to be named only as Indiah and Vivien, appeared at Coffs Harbour Court House on the morning of Wednesday, 12 August to face charges resulting from their actions to halt logging operations in the forest. Indiah faced four charges after she suspended herself in a structure high above the ground to prevent logging machinery entering the forest on 23 June. Vivien’s five charges arose from her locking herself onto logging harvesting machinery to halt operations inside the forest two days later.
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A friend of the pair said that they were motivated by previous protests, but that, despite this, the destruction of koala habitat was continuing, particularly forests identified as part of the ‘forest bridge’ proposal to create safe passage for wildlife from the escarpment to the coast. “I am deeply concerned about the destruction of forests and the accelerating climate and ecological crisis,” Indiah said. “I accept the consequences of my decision. “I also stand by the reasons that led me to make it.” She pleaded guilty to all charges and was given a three-month conditional release order with no conviction or fine. Vivien was granted an adjournment and a variation on her bail conditions until September.
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Students’ deep dive into wildlife conservation By Andrea FERRARI
STUDENTS from Allegra School recently visited Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary (CCWS), where they experienced a day of hands-on learning about conservation, sustainability and the role people play in protecting the natural environment. As a local not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of marine and native wildlife, CCWS provides students the opportunity to see conservation in action and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges facing Australia's wildlife. q
The excursion allowed students to engage directly with wildlife experts, tour the turtle triage facilities and penguin exhibits, and meet some of the sanctuary's wildlife ambassadors. These close encounters helped foster empathy for native species while bringing environmental concepts to life in a way that cannot be replicated in the classroom. “These experiences transformed environmental concepts for our students from classroom discussions into meaningful, real-world learning,” Allegra’s Leader of Learning, Impact & Transformation, Dany Alarab, told News Of The Area.
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“By engaging with local conservationists and seeing wildlife rehabilitation firsthand, our students developed a deeper understanding of environmental responsibility and how small, everyday actions can make a real difference in protecting our environment.” Coffs Coast Wildlife Sanctuary Manager Tiga Cross said the visit was not about providing an excursion venue, but about creating meaningful learning opportunities that inspired future conservationists and community leaders. "We recognise every student learns differently and work closely with schools
to create engaging and impactful experiences that meet the needs of diverse learners,” Ms Cross said. Throughout the day, students learned that conservation extends well beyond caring for wildlife. They explored how everyday actions can have a positive impact on the environment. “We aim to inspire practical actions that can be taken at home, such as recycling, reducing waste and making environmentally conscious decisions,” Ms Cross said. By combining wildlife encounters with sustainability education
and cultural connection, the sanctuary encourages students to develop the knowledge, confidence and sense of responsibility needed to become active contributors to a more sustainable future. “At CCWS, we believe conservation education is most powerful when students can connect directly with wildlife and discover the importance of protecting our environment through their own experiences,” Ms Cross said. “We hope every student leaves with a deeper understanding of their role in protecting our natural world."
q Tiga Cross shares time with the Allegra School students.
For Allegra School students, the visit formed a memorable learning experience that demonstrated how education, curiosity and real-world experiences could inspire the next generation to care for the environment and wildlife. “It was great learning about the little blue penguins and seeing how important it is to keep fishing line out of the ocean,” student Abbey Elliot told NOTA. Student Ruby Rogers said “I really liked seeing all the marine animals and learning more about how we can all help protect them and their habitats.”
Headstones reveal Coffs’ colourful past THE names etched into Coffs Harbour’s historic cemetery headstones are more than dates and inscriptions, they are the stories of the people who helped shape the local community. That was the focus of two recent cemetery walks hosted by the Coffs Harbour District Family History Society, which invited locals to discover more about some of the people buried there. For each walk, Society members selected 20 graves and researched the lives of those interred, sharing their stories with participants. The first walk explored the Catholic and Anglican sections, while the second visited the Presbyterian, War Graves, Methodist/Uniting, Jehovah’s Witness and non-
denominational sections. Among those featured were former mayors, shopkeepers, soldiers, mill owners and a worldchampion woodchopper, along with some more unexpected chapters of local history, including the grave of a murderer. Several speakers also shared stories based on personal connections with those buried at the cemetery, while others presented information uncovered through the Society’s research. The walks proved popular, with strong attendance and plenty of interest in hearing more stories from Coffs Harbour’s past. Society secretary Cheryl Dal Pozzo said the response had prompted the group to consider holding another walk in March 2027, with
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a further walk in June also being considered. The Society is also working towards compiling its research into a book featuring photographs of the graves and information about the people whose lives are connected to them. The project aims to preserve these stories for future generations and make the cemetery’s history accessible to the wider community. “We wish to publish a book that will include photos and information on the graves we visit,” Ms Dal Pozzo said. The Society thanked everyone who helped make the recent walks a success. For those who missed out, there may be another opportunity to step through Coffs Harbour’s history when the next cemetery walk is planned for 2027.
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q Where Coffs stories rest in peace. Photos: Coffs Harbour District Family History Society.
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Father's Day Made Local By Andrea FERRARI THE Made With Love Markets on Sunday 23 August, featuring over one hundred stalls selling a huge range of locally made gifts, will have a focus on Father’s Day. This, the 15th year of the market, is also a place where people traditionally start their Christmas shopping. The market takes place at the Exhibition Hall inside the Coffs Harbour
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Showground Made With Love Markets co-founder Alison Paul told News Of The Area, “The best thing about this market is that anyone can have a go at selling, as long as items are handmade and locally made. “Other than that, I strive to make the market as inclusive as possible and have stallholders from teenagers to quite elderly. “I always have brand new stallholders and for many, the Made with Love
Markets is the only market they attend. “Because we always have 100 or more stallholders at each event, there is always such a big variety of goodies from very talented creatives.” Ms Paul started the market in 2011 with a good friend, Cathy Parker. “After seeing some really cute items handmade by mums at a local school fete, I thought it would be great to have a market full
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of handmade items, so we organised one.” That first market was super-popular, and feedback focused on asking for the next year’s date. That enthusiasm has not waned. “When I started the market, I never thought we'd be at this point 15 years later.,” Ms Paul said. “This little community that's been created from stallholders and customers is something really special
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and I feel really honoured to be the market organiser for all these years.” Locally made, gift ideas for Dad include an infused honey or a beeswax candle from The Bien Apiary from the Dorrigo Plateau, a bath towel featuring Dad’s favourite AFL or NRL team - made by B&L Creations in Grafton, and a sitting for a live portrait with Crystal from CT Illustrations in Urunga. For the Dad with the sweet tooth there are freeze dried lollies and chocolate from Puff and Pop Lolly Shop made in the Clarence Valley.
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Young leaders have their say at NSW Parliament roadshow
STUDENTS from across the Mid North Coast had the chance to engage directly with state politicians and government officials at the third annual NSW Parliament Regional Roadshow held recently in Macksville. The event brought together 24 senior students for a public speaking competition and 47 student leaders for a youth forum to discuss the issues affecting their communities. Sienna McGinty, from Toormina High School, won
the speaking competition with her address titled “Tick, Tick… Boom!”, which impressed adjudicator and President of the Legislative Council, Ben Franklin MLC. “She painted one of the most vivid, thoughtful, and enduring word-pictures I have heard – that will stay with me for a long time,” Mr Franklin said. Ms McGinty will now compete in the State Final at Parliament House in December. Ruby Almond from
q Participants at the youth forum. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament.
Manning Valley Anglican College and Hunter Davis from MacKillop College were joint runners-up, speaking on “Unread” and “The Edges” respectively. The Youth Forum gave students the opportunity to raise issues directly with Members of Parliament and senior government figures on issues including the cost of living, mental health, housing affordability, inclusion, and access to higher education. “One of the best parts of this program is that those
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young people are able to talk directly to Members of Parliament,” Mr Franklin said. “To give us their views. To advocate for the world they want to see in the future. That’s what they did today, and they were incredibly successful.” Mannat Dhariwal, a student from Coffs Harbour Senior College, said it was encouraging to see Parliamentarians willing to listen and “hear these opinions in an era of autocracy”.
“I think people know what the issues are in a lot of cases, and I think we know what needs to be done. It is just a matter of using our democratic power and our grassroots opposition to get those things done. I think this is definitely a mechanism of that,” Ms Dhariwal said. Ashton Angus, also a student at Coffs Harbour Senior College, made a speech about taxing megacorporations and how that could lower the cost of living. “It was one of the best
community conversations I have ever been a part of.,” Mr Angus said. “They allowed students to talk about what they really felt, even if it was controversial or contradicted the government’s opinions, and that was amazing.” Harper Dent, a student from Coffs Harbour Senior College, said the event offered a genuine dialogue between young people and politicians. “I really enjoyed the transparency. I thought it was really nice to not just be able to give our opinions but hear back from actual politicians and hear what they have to say as well,” Ms Dent said.
q Winner of the public speaking competition, Sienna McGinty. Photo: Dave Smith, NSW Parliament.
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Coffs Harbour’s Young Archie By Andrea FERRARI
THE Young Archie Prize art exhibition is currently on show alongside the Archibald Prize 2025 at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM) in Coffs Harbour. Open to all young people aged five to 18, the local Prize features portraiture created by young artists from across the Coffs Coast. The subject was required to be someone meaningful in the young artists’ lives, showcasing themes of identity, storytelling, and local connection. In a celebration of local talent, every artwork received has been put on display for the community to see, Service Leader Museum and Gallery, City of Coffs Harbour, Carrie Kibbler said. “The response to Young Archie Coffs Harbour has been outstanding, with 116 artists from 23 schools, highlighting the depth of artistic talent across the Coffs Coast,” she told News Of The Area. “Lots of the portraits featured family members, dads, sisters, mum and grandparents. Young Archie Coffs Harbour was judged by local artist Seabastion Toast,
finalist on season 1 of ABC’s Australian Portrait Artist of the Year. “Judging the Young Archies was a difficult but inspiring opportunity to see such a diverse range of young artists and individual ways of seeing,” she told NOTA. “What struck me most was how differently these young artists approached portraiture. “I was particularly encouraged by their confidence, imagination and willingness to experiment. “The strongest works weren’t necessarily the most technically accomplished, but the ones with a really distinctive point of view, strong composition and the confidence to make their own choices.” Winner in the 5-8 Year Age Group is Jackson Clarke, from Karangi Public School with a portrait entitled Patrick. The 9-12 Year Age Group winner is Grace Macourt, from Bowraville Central School with her artwork Claire Rose Macourt. Winner in the 13-15 Year Age Group is Alexis Reid from Maam Giingana School with a portrait named Nan and Pop. The 16-18 Year Age Group winner is Edyn McDonald,
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q Service Leader Museum and Gallery, City of Coffs Harbour, Carrie Kibbler at The Young Archie in YAM.
CHSC Graduate with her portrait entitled My Littlest Friend. The main awards are provided by the Art Gallery of NSW and Major Sponsor Optus. The Highly Commended awards are courtesy of Yarrila
Arts and Museum. "Young Archie Coffs Harbour is a wonderful celebration of the creativity, talent and imagination of young people from across our region. “Through portraiture, these young artists have
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shared stories about the people who matter most to them, creating a powerful exhibition filled with connection, care and personal expression." “Yarrila Arts and Museum is proud to provide a platform where young people can
see their work exhibited alongside Archibald Prize 2025, inspiring the next generation of artists and creative thinkers,” Ms Kibbler said. The Young Archie runs from 7 August to 13 September 2026
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Woolgoolga Art Prize call for entries By Andrea FERRARI ENTRIES are open for the 41st annual Woolgoolga Art Prize and Exhibition and will close on 11 September. The exhibition opens on Friday 18 September. Woolgoolga Art Gallery (WAG) has nurtured all levels of artists and has q
consequently become a creative hub for artists from across Australia as well as numerous local artists. The annual Woolgoolga Art Prize showcases the diversity of the art world and its lasting effects on our lives, WAG spokesperson Karen Thio told News Of The Area. “The Art Prize enables
Linsey George’s 2025 art entry.
us to come together as a community and for our own creativity to flourish and excite us,” she said. “Woolgoolga invites all artists to jump at this opportunity to hang their original works side by side with their peers.” The judges are independent and well-
known members of the art community who will pass their judgment on these works and pick the winners. “Super spoiler alert, these judges are then required to explain their decisions in front of the opening night gala crowd,” Ms Thio said. Woolgoolga Art Gallery
q Winner 2025 Young Artist - Briony Sutherland with Jess Portsmouth.
Wild dogs can kill a farmer’s spirit THE emotional, economic and environmental impact of wild dogs is in the spotlight as the National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) calls for a Government commitment to fund the National Wild Dog action plan and the role of National Wild Dog management coordinator. The Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Darren Chester,
is championing the cause and demands that the NSW Government act. “The toll on farmers’ mental health from wild dog attacks is enormous and we are simply not doing enough at state or federal government level,” Mr Chester said. "In terms of mental health and stress, just imagine working all day
to care for your stock, going home at night for a quick bite to eat, and then grabbing your rifle to head back out and control wild dogs on your property. "That is the lived reality for too many farmers." Funding for the National Wild Dog Management Coordinator expires at the end of September, with funding for the National
Wild Dog Action Plan expiring a month later. The NFF is calling on the Federal Government to urgently recommit funding to address the issue. NFF President Hamish McIntyre said wild dogs were a serious threat. "Wild dogs are especially cruel killers, often leaving livestock to suffer slow, painful deaths from their
has had a tremendous response from local sponsors, meaning this year there are three major prizes plus a Packing Room Prize. Also new this year are two sponsored awards for oil painting and pen and wash genre. The Woolgoolga Art Prize also recognises the great
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ideas and talent in the young people of the area and offers a Youth Prize for people aged from between 13 to 18 years. Entry details and conditions are available through the website, www. woolgoolgagallery.com.au or https://events.humanitix. com/host/woolgoolga-artgroup
Holly Cox with her 2025 art entry.
bites, and farmers already spend millions of dollars and countless hours managing wild dogs," Mr McIntyre said. "These wild dogs come from all directions, including national parks and Crown land. It makes them very difficult to track. "It's vital that the National Coordinator is reinstated come September. If funding isn't renewed, we'll be undoing more than a decade of progress. "Without this nationally
aligned approach, control efforts would become fragmented and less efficient, leading to increased livestock losses, reduced producer confidence, and heightened pressure on rural communities and ecosystems," Mr McIntyre said. "Walking away from wild dog management now would put livestock, native wildlife, farm businesses and rural communities at greater risk."
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Survey reveals extent of gendered abuse GENDERED abuse and intimidation is discouraging strong female candidates from standing for office or applying for executive roles, a NSW survey has revealed. The Women for Election survey found 89 per cent of respondents, or almost nine out of 10, had experienced online abuse. Three-quarters said it had worsened over the past two years, and half had considered whether it was severe enough to make them leave public life. These revelations prompted the peak body for Local Government in NSW (LGNSW) to call for stronger action. LGNSW Director and Deputy Mayor of the Blue Mountains City Council,
Councillor Romola Hollywood, said the findings highlighted a serious threat to local democracy. "Councillors, mayors and candidates are local people who put their hands up to serve their communities, often while juggling work, family and volunteer
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“I have a red Mustang amongst a few other classic cars, so I know the importance of being able to connect with other likeminded ladies to share my passion,” Heather said. “Ladies Day will allow anyone with a classic or vintage car to come along, swap stories, enter a Show and Shine, and hopefully come away with prizes and recognition of their hard work. “I’m not aware of any other day in the region that is dedicated to women and cars, so we expect a big turnout with some really rare models on display.” Ladies can book their place by contacting Chris Paynter on 0408 216 057. “Text me your model and the year number of your car,” he said. Car enthusiasts can also tune into Heather’s weekly program, Talking Cars, after 8am every Thursday on 2AIR FM.
commitments,” Councillor Hollywood said. "No councillor, mayor or candidate should have to endure abuse, harassment or intimidation simply because she has chosen to serve her community. Ms Hollywood said she had personally experienced
many abusive comments on social media, including threats of harm, which she reported to NSW Police. "This is not an individual problem. It is a systemic threat to democratic participation. The real cost is measured in the skilled women who decide not to run for council, nominate for Mayor or seek re-election because the personal toll is too high. "Women make an enormous contribution to Local Government as Councillors, Mayors, Executives and council staff. But gendered abuse and intimidation discourage strong female candidates from standing for office or applying for executive roles.”
LGNSW has consistently advocated for stronger protections against harassment and intimidation of elected representatives and council staff, and is calling on governments and social media companies to strengthen safeguards, improve reporting mechanisms and ensure public office holders can access appropriate support. "No woman should have to choose between serving her community and protecting herself or her family from abuse. We cannot allow abuse and intimidation to become accepted as part of public life," Ms Hollywood said. If you or someone you know are in immediate
Holden Museum to showcase female affection for classic cars THE National Holden Motor Museum at the Bunker is calling for entries from women to showcase their classic and vintage cars for its upcoming Ladies Day. Held on Sunday 30 August, the focus is on highlighting the feminine side of car collecting and restoration, a hobby more often associated with men. Now in its second year and supported by Coffs Harbour City Council and Geoff King Motors, the Show and Shine will be limited to 25 cars and will be on display from 9am to 12pm, when judging will be finalised and prizes awarded. Car enthusiast and 2AIR FM presenter, Heather Hodgson, said the event aimed to give women a space to show off their handywork, talk all things motoring, and establish a new community.
The in-house National Holden Motor Museum display features iconic models, a dedicated
exhibition of the FX Holden, Australia’s first production car, and examples of motoring history such as the
classic grey and red motors. The Bunker Gallery featuring the National Cartoon Gallery and the
danger, call Police on Triple Zero/000. Call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 (or 000 in an emergency) to report threats of violence, stalking, or physical intimidation. Report serious online abuse, cyberbullying, or image-based abuse via the eSafety Commissioner portal. Lifeline: Call 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support and confidential counselling. Support for men who use violence and seek to change their behaviour, contact the Men’s Referral Service or by phone on 1300 766 491. q Women should not have to choose between public office and personal safety. Photo: Magnific. q Coffs Mayor Nikki Williams with the lady entrants in 2025.
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Voices spread longer and wider
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VOICES 4 Mid North Coast (V4MNC) recently launched a new phase of grassroots action, involving 70 people across two events in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie. The group has grown out of ‘Voices 4 Cowper’ to become an ongoing, community-led movement for the region, from Wauchope to Woolgoogla and beyond. It describes itself as an independent, grassroots movement that exists to give the community a stronger voice and to work constructively with all levels of government to deliver real, practical change. Co-chairs Anita Tang and Clancy Barnard told the Coffs Harbour crowd the renamed organisation aims to turn years of momentum from the Voices 4 Cowper campaigns into an ongoing effort, one that listens to communities and acts on what matters to them all year, not just at election time. "We live in a very special place, with a very special community,” Ms Tang said. “We love this place, our beaches, our rivers, our festivals, and the community groups who care for our community, each other, and
our spaces and places. “This place is stitched together by people who show up for each other. “But we also know that all is not well. “We hear it from young people who can't see a path into secure housing, from people needing health care closer to home, and from families doing it tough at the checkout every week.” She said many attendees were frustrated that, instead of real solutions to problems faced by the community, they were seeing far-right politics and messages driving division and blame. Mr Barnard said, "That's why we're building Voices 4 Mid North Coast into a movement that's useful to this community all year round. "Over the coming months we'll be out at markets, on doorsteps and in local community groups right across the region. Come say hello, tell us what's on your mind, and get involved in whatever way suits you." September events will include a stall at the Harbourside Markets in Coffs Harbour and another at the Foreshore Markets in Port Macquarie.
More events and doorknocking are planned across the region as momentum builds. V4MNC also holds regular monthly meetings in Coffs Harbour and in Port Macquarie for people who are interested in being involved. Similar kick-off events are being held next weekend in
Macksville and Bellingen, and organisers are encouraging anyone in those areas, or with friends or family there, to come along, hear what the movement is about, and be part of the action. "Action is the antidote to despair," said Mr Barnard. "We already know what happens when this region works together.
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ARTS Mid North Coast’s (AMNC) latest exhibition, Portrait Artists of the Mid North Coast, showcases local creative talent from across the region. Held at Make/Space Gallery in Coffs’ Gowings Central shopping centre, it is showing from Monday, 17 August to Saturday, 5 September. Organiser Skye Petho says the availability of such a central and accessible space is a big win for artists. "With one of Australia's
q Coffs Harbour kicks off the next stage of the local ‘Voices’ movement. Photo: V4MNC.
“When people get organised, listen to each other and act together, real change follows. If we do that again, we can change the conversation across our region and give people something hopeful to be part of. “We are now taking our volunteer leadership, regional networks and most recognisable annual art events being a portrait prize (The Archibald Prize) – and given the 2025 iteration of the “Archie” is in town right now – we wanted to invite our local artists to explore and reflect on that same theme,” Ms Petho told News Of The Area. “Portraits can reveal so much about what both the artist and the sitter have to say, and we certainly see that within this exhibition.” In creating their works, the artists were called to explore portraiture in any medium. Presenting a diverse range of works from the 35 artists, the exhibition includes paintings in oil,
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support base into a broader, permanent movement, one that champions communities right across the region, all year round, not just around elections,” Ms Tang said. “It was great to see new people joining, as well as renewed energy from those who have been part of past efforts.” watercolour and acrylic, as well as works in sculpture, ceramics, textiles and mixed media. "A group exhibition like Portrait Artists of the Mid North Coast gives emerging artists the chance to share their work publicly, reach new audiences and familiarise themselves with the formalities of producing work for exhibition,”{ Ms Petho said. “For more established artists, it's a chance to share work that might not fit anywhere else in their body of work, or to produce art that's a little more experimental in their practice." The exhibition runs for three weeks, with free entry.
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Shadow ministerial aged care forum FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan recently joined Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care Anne Ruston alongside passionate local providers and staff working in the Aged Care industry for a Round Table Forum at the Shoreline in Coffs Harbour. The session was designed to give Mid North Coast providers the chance to engage directly with the Shadow Ministerial team and illustrate the ever-increasing pressures being placed on this critical industry. Forum topics included financial stability, reform impacts, workforce shortages, clinical challenges and the increases in regulatory burdens that are affecting providers’ ability to supply the care and dignity that older Australians deserve. Mr Conaghan welcomed Senator Ruston to the electorate and thanked her for listening to the experiences and ideas of our local experts. “By all accounts, we have an Aged Care system that is going backwards,” Mr Conaghan said. “From the feedback that is flooding my office, a consistent message has rung loud and clear: it is harder today for our older
residents to access decent standards of care and harder for our local providers to supply that care than it was four years ago. “As the Opposition it is our responsibility not only to hold Labor to account on behalf of our constituents, but also to form the counter-policy that will fix these issues. Senator Ruston agreed that Aged Care standards had eroded in recent years, particularly since the implementation of the November suite of reforms. “It is critical that we hear the issues and ideas of those at the coal face to effectively correct the disastrous trajectory that Aged Care has taken,” Ms Ruston said. “Good policy is not created in the Canberra bubble. Good policy is created at tables like this one here today." q Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan, Shadow Minister for Health & Aged Care Senator Anne Ruston and General Manager of the Bachrach Naumburger Group (Shoreline) Steve Gooley host forum in Coffs Harbour. Photo: Supplied.
Save and share our state’s stories AN opportunity exists to help preserve and honour history by nominating inspiring people and defining moments that have helped shape the state of New South Wales. The NSW Government is inviting everyone, from individuals to community organisations, to share a story that deserves to be immortalised with a Blue Plaque. There are more than 70 Blue Plaques installed across NSW. These are far more than signposts; they are an invitation to discover the stories that have shaped our state. Recent recipients include performer Peter Allen, whose global success grew from a childhood in regional NSW, and Malcolm Cole, the pioneering Aboriginal performer and LGBTQIA+ activist who led
the first Aboriginal Mardi Gras float. Caroline Chisholm, the humanitarian who transformed the lives of immigrant women and families, and community champion Emma Jane Callaghan, a midwife, missionary and recorder of Aboriginal language, have also been recognised through the Blue Plaques program. Last month Australia’s first Blue Plaque Trail was opened in Country NSW, commemorating the extraordinary ongoing legacy of the 1965 Freedom Ride. If you know of an unsung hero, remarkable group or landmark event, now is the time to share that story and help write the next chapter of the Blue Plaques program. Nominating for a Blue
Plaque is easy and can be done online via the NSW Government’s Have Your Say website. To be eligible, nominations must: • relate to a person, group or event that has made a lasting impact on a community in NSW or NSW as a whole, • be appropriate, sensitive and engaging to a wide public audience, • relate to a person who passed away more than 20 years ago, OR an event that occurred more than 20 years ago. Heritage NSW and a panel of community representatives will evaluate nominations against the eligibility criteria and select the deserving recipients in 2027. Nominations close on Sunday, 13 September 2026. To learn more and nominate a great story, visit the NSW Government’s Have Your Say website.
q A Blue Plaque commemorating the historic 1965 Freedom Ride advocating for Aboriginal rights. Photo: Heritage NSW.
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El Niño is coming so prepare yourself now PREPARATIONS are ramping up across NSW as the bushfire season approaches, with a strong focus on protecting local homes, properties and communities. Senior leaders from emergency services, land managers and community groups are meeting this week at the NSW Hazard Reduction Roundtable to fine-tune plans before the official danger period begins for most of the state on 1 October. Some northern areas have already entered the bushfire danger period, and agencies are pushing ahead with spring hazard burns to reduce the risk to residents. Since 1 July 2025, more than 124,000 hectares of public and private land have been treated - over 20 per cent higher than last year’s full annual total - helping protect more than 174,000 properties. Taskforce Fire Guard, the multi-agency effort led by
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the NSW Rural Fire Service, has already delivered targeted work on more than 75,000 hectares between April and July. El Niño conditions are now established, bringing a higher chance of aboveaverage temperatures and below-average rainfall this summer. Warmer, drier autumn weather has left many parts of NSW unusually dry, with some regions already in drought. If these conditions continue, fire activity could rise through spring and into the 2026–27 season. “The National Parks and Wildlife Service has carried out a significant amount of extensive hazard work over the past year, but we know the coming bush fire season will be challenging with hot and dry conditions,” said the Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe. “This roundtable brings together experts and agencies where we
can discuss our level of preparedness, share lessons and look at how we can better protect communities and the environment ahead of the bush fire season.” Commissioner of the Rural Fire Service, Trent Curtin, said the roundtable would involve stakeholders at the forefront of bushfire management. The event aimed to “futureproof NSW’s approach to preparation and mitigation, ensuring we are ready for the challenges ahead,” he said “Following several years of above-average rainfall and significant vegetation growth, we need to continue to take every available opportunity to reduce bush fire risk.” Locals are urged to use the coming weeks to clear around homes, check fire plans and stay abreast of local conditions as agencies continue hazard reduction work wherever weather allows.
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Coffs fishers dig in about dredging FOR Coffs Harbour’s commercial fishers, recreational boaters and marina users, the growing build-up of sand is becoming an increasingly practical problem, restricting safe access to parts of the harbour and raising questions about how often it should be dredged. For boat users, the problem is more than a shifting sandbank. It can mean fewer hours of safe access, difficult conditions at low tide, and uncertainty for those who rely on Coffs Harbour for work or recreation. Sand build-up in the harbour has been a longrunning issue, with sediment movement continually reshaping the entrance and channels. Transport for NSW has previously acknowledged the problem and is proposing a 10-year dredging program, including maintenance dredging every one to three years, depending on how quickly sand accumulates and available funding. Mr Singh is calling for a more permanent approach, arguing that dredging needs to be carried out more
consistently rather than in sporadic campaigns. “I urge the NSW Government to begin negotiations with commercial operators to dredge the harbour, with a view to those operators then using the sand as they see fit,” Mr Singh said. He said the sand removed from the harbour could potentially have a commercial value, including for construction, helping offset the cost of maintaining navigable waterways. “The private sector has expressed an interest in the sand, a commodity which is traditionally in short supply,” he said. “Instead of getting sand from beaches, doesn’t it make sense to take it from where we have too much?” q Coffs Harbour commercial fisher Grahame Clarke with Gurmesh Singh MP, Member for Coffs Harbour, The issue is particularly discussing the desperate need for harbour dredging. Photo: Office of Gurmesh Singh. significant for commercial fishing operators, solution needs to account for Coffs Harbour’s once-proud dangerous conditions at boat ramp could restrict recreational boaters and the fact that dredged areas reputation as a safe harbour the boat ramp where the access. users of the Coffs Harbour can rapidly fill again. and a working port,” he said. narrowing channel is so “We’ve seen the International Marina and A previous NSW “Today, I’m renewing that shallow at low tide, you absurd situation of vessels regional boat ramp. Government plan also plea as a matter of urgency.” could almost walk on water.” becoming stranded on the Mr Singh said there had sandbank at the marina identified the potential Transport for NSW has Mr Singh said he wanted been instances of vessels for dredged material to be identified wave action and a dredge permanently entrance at low tide, becoming stranded on sand throwing fishing operations beneficially reused, including coastal sediment movement stationed in the harbour. at the marina entrance for beach nourishment, as major contributors to the “I’ve called continually and other activities into during low tide, while rather than simply treated ongoing sand accumulation, for the NSW Government disarray,” he said. shallow conditions at the as waste. meaning any long-term to find a fix and to restore “And then we have the
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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.
FAMILIES from regional, rural and remote NSW with seriously ill children will benefit from new facilities at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead that can provide overnight accommodation for up to 10 families at a time. The accommodation is located on Level 9 of the new 14-storey Paediatric Services Building, close to the cardiac and critical care inpatient units. The new accommodation provides: • Overnight accommodation for up to 10 families, • Kitchen facilities for preparing meals, as well as grab and go meals for families, • Communal spaces including a living room, dining area, and outdoor terrace, • Laundry amenities, • Wrap-around support services including counselling and
mental health support. The new facility was delivered by Ronald McDonald House in conjunction with the NSW Government and its rollout was designed to complement the $659.1 million Stage 2 Redevelopment of The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney received funding contributions for the Family Accommodation of $750,000, including $250,000 from NSW Health, matched by the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, and a further $250,000 through the NSW Community Infrastructure Grants program. “For families travelling from regional, rural and remote communities, we know that having a safe and comfortable place to stay can make an enormous difference while they’re accessing treatment,”
said Ryan Park, Minister for Health. “This new accommodation not only reduces the burden of travel and accommodation costs, but is a home away from home for families experiencing an already challenging time.” The CEO of Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney, Claire Barber, said the Family Accommodation facility was not a luxury; it was essential. “Keeping families close to their child while they receive hospital care is not a nice-to-have, it is a critical part of healthcare that contributes to better outcomes for children and their families,” Ms Barber said. “The new Ronald McDonald House Family Accommodation will provide vital support, comfort and stability for more families with seriously ill children.”
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q Celebrating the opening of the new facility at Westmead are, from left: Donna Davis, Member for Parramatta; Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation, CEO Christina Keneally; Claire Barber, CEO Ronald McDonald House Greater Western Sydney; and the NSW Minister for Health, Ryan Park. Photo: NSW Health.
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It’s official: loneliness is bad for you A NEW community initiative is bringing people together in an effort to tackle loneliness and social isolation in the Nambucca Heads community. A 2026 report from Ending Loneliness Together found that one in two people experience some form of social disconnection. This can cause poor mental and physical health, cognitive decline and reduced quality of life. To combat this alarming statistic and potential outcomes among Nambucca Heads residents, the Uniting Church, together with Uniting, will hold a Connections Day on Wednesday, 26 August. “For some older people, health and mobility issues can make it increasingly difficult to maintain social connections, sometimes resulting in loneliness for the first time in their lives,” said event spokesperson Graham Jones. “Others move to the
Nambucca region after retirement, only to discover that the friendships and social networks they previously relied upon have been left behind. “Finding new connections can be particularly challenging when people are unfamiliar with the local community and do not know what groups, activities or services are available.” Loneliness is not, however, confined to older people. According to the Ending Loneliness Together report, Australians aged 45 to 54 are the most likely to experience both loneliness and social isolation. Young families can find themselves isolated as the pressures of work and family life leave little time or opportunity to develop meaningful friendships. Young people face their own challenges, with social media sometimes increasing
feelings of isolation when they feel excluded from social groups or struggle to develop genuine, face-to-face relationships. “Connections Day has been organised to provide an opportunity for people who may be lonely or isolated to meet others and discover the many opportunities for connection available within the local community,” Mr Jones said. The day will begin at 10am with morning tea, followed by a brief presentation highlighting the importance and value of making meaningful connections with others. The main focus of the day will then be on connecting participants with more than 20 local groups and organisations. Representatives will have stalls and information available about their activities and services, providing an informal opportunity for
visitors to ask questions, meet people and discover groups they may wish to become involved with. The event will conclude with a sausage sizzle, providing further opportunity for participants to relax, chat and make new connections
with fellow attendees. “People with caring responsibilities are also warmly invited to attend,” Mr Jones said. Connections Day will be held on Wednesday, 26 August, from 10am to 1pm at the Nambucca Heads Uniting
q Health and mobility issues can exacerbate social disconnection and loneliness. Image: Magnific.
UHA raises $30,500 for Macksville hospital
q Nambucca Heads UHA members with UHA’s North East Regional Representative, Dee Hunter, at their Annual General Meeting. From left, at back: Wendy Cole, Donna Noble and Melinda Flett. Middle: Cathy Peck, Keith Parkin, Dee Hunter, Jeannette Hunt, Sharon McPherson, and (front) Margaret Fitch.
NAMBUCCA Heads United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA) members have turned their weekly bingo into a $30,500 donation to Macksville District Hospital. Marking a year of remarkable achievements at their Annual General Meeting last month, the UHA is the only branch in the state to run Bingo as its primary fundraiser for a local public hospital. Held weekly at the Nambucca RSL Club alongside the regular raffles, the community's participation has directly funded vital medical equipment. The massive donation funded a wheelchair, a shower commode, a telescope for laparoscopic procedures, a
stretcher for theatres, two fetal dopplers for the maternity unit, and patient gel positioning pads. UHA North East Regional Representative Dee Hunter chaired the AGM in the absence of president Michelle O’Keefe. Ms Hunter read a comprehensive president’s report, which highlighted the massive community effort required to keep the bingo balls rolling. “I want to acknowledge and thank our hard-working and dedicated committee,” Ms O’Keefe said “Without you there can be no donations to the hospital as there’d be no bingo. “To those who‘ve helped in any way, I sincerely appreciate
Another bridge to cross By Sharon JANE
MISSABOTTI residents are delighted at the opening of Missabotti Road at Johns Bridge following a landslip that divided the valley for more than a year. The bridge closed in May 2025 when floodwater carved out a section of Missabotti Road south of the intersection with Helliwells Road. Though the bridge itself remained intact, 70 metres of road required repair before the section of Missabotti Road reopened to traffic on 11 August. Nambucca Valley Council’s acting general manager, David Moloney, outlined details of construction. “Over the period from March to June, Council’s contractor, See Civil, placed
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approximately 3000 m3 of rock against the embankment to stabilise it,” Mr Moloney said. “It was a technical task due to the size of the landslip to
temporarily divert the creek, allowing the embankment to be reconstructed. “Temporary sheet piles were installed adjacent to the embankment, to create an
Church, 45 Ridge Street, near Nambucca Heads Primary School. Organisers hope the event will help people take the first step towards finding friendship, support and a greater sense of belonging within their local community. Everyone who would like to make new connections is welcome to attend.
area where works could be undertaken while protecting the marine environment of the creek.” The project will be finalised when fencing and a
guardrail are installed. NSW Reconstruction Authority funded the work through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements program Missabotti resident Nelly Wormo is delighted to see the work finally completed, “After many truckloads
everything you’ve done.” The president made special mention of volunteers Sharon McPherson, Tracey Seubert, Donna Funnell and Linne Street for their dedication to calling bingo each month. Mid North Coast Local Health District Corporate Relations Manager, Tiffany Ball, also addressed the meeting, expressing the hospital’s appreciation. "I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the UHA members for their unwavering support of our local public hospital,” Mrs Ball said. “Your generous donations and tireless efforts in organising weekly bingo and raffles have made a significant impact on Macksville District Hospital and its patients.” passing by, it’s great to see our rates at work and Missabotti locals again getting access,” she said. “It was amazing to see the power of water and how it can cause so much damage. Now the work is done, we’re thankful we can use the bridge again.”
q Missabotti Creek at Johns Bridge, August 2026. Photo: Sharon Jane.
q The Wormo family of Missabotti: Nelly, Abby, Charlotte and Colin at Johns Bridge, August 2026. Photo: Sharon Jane.
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WHAT'S VIBIN Latin Carnival Comes to Woolgoolga
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FOLLOWING the outstanding success of its earlier Latin Carnival concert in Nambucca, the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra is bringing the vibrant sounds and infectious rhythms of Latin America to Woolgoolga this Father’s Day. The concert, to be held at the Woolgoolga CeX on Boundary Street, will feature the orchestra’s lively Latin American repertoire, with a special addition to the lineq
up — 12-year-old trombone player Zara. A student at Bellingen High School and member of the Bellingen Youth Orchestra, Zara will perform with both the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra and Bellingen Big Band. She regularly rehearses with both ensembles, as well as the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra, demonstrating an impressive commitment to
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music at such a young age. Music is very much a family affair, with Zara’s mum, Stephanie, also a member of the Coffs Harbour City Orchestra, where she plays clarinet. The Nambucca concert attracted a large audience, with so many people attending that some patrons were standing at the rear of the entertainment centre. This Father’s Day, families
can combine the concert with lunch at the CeX bistro, while the bar will be available during the performance. Zara and Stephanie will
be celebrating the day with Dad and Grandad before enjoying the concert together. The orchestra will also present a free Latin American
concert for residents and guests at Marion Grove Retirement Village on Saturday, September 5.
THE City of Coffs Harbour’s Jetty Memorial Theatre is getting set for a big weekend of music, storytelling and extraordinary artistic legacy this September, with two very different performances celebrating artists who mastered their craft and left an enduring mark on audiences. On Friday 4 September at 7.30pm, classical musicians the Streeton Trio present Women Who Dared, a powerful program celebrating four extraordinary composers whose creativity and determination helped shape the classical music world. Fanny Mendelssohn, Kelly-Marie Murphy, Elena Kats-Chernin and Clara Schumann each forged their own artistic paths, creating
music that continues to resonate across generations. Performed by Emma Jardine on violin, Minah Choe on cello and Ying Ho on piano, the program moves from passionate Romantic masterpieces to powerful contemporary works, showcasing composers who challenged convention and took their art to extraordinary heights. Then on Saturday 5 September, the golden age of Australian television comes to life with I Love Your Faces: The Don Lane Story, presented by Don Lane’s son, acclaimed performer PJ Lane. With performances at 3pm and 7pm, this extraordinary production goes beyond a traditional tribute, offering a moving and entertaining glimpse into
the life of one of Australia’s most beloved television personalities. Combining heartfelt storytelling with a sensational live band, glamorous showgirls and powerhouse vocals, I Love Your Faces captures the energy and spectacle of classic variety television while revealing the man behind the famous smile. It is a celebration of family, resilience, showmanship and a remarkable career that helped shape Australian entertainment. From the intimacy of chamber music to the dazzling spectacle of classic television, it’s a weekend celebrating extraordinary artists, unforgettable music and the legacies they leave behind.
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NORTH Coast V-Twins is entering an exciting new era, bringing five of the world’s most iconic motorcycle brands together under one roof and creating one of regional New South Wales’ largest motorcycle destinations. Over the past two years, the Orlando Street dealership has undergone an impressive transformation. Coffs KTM has relocated
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into the purpose-built showroom, joining HarleyDavidson, Ducati and Royal Enfield, while the recent appointment as an authorised Yamaha dealer has brought the dealership’s vision to life creating a destination where riders can explore an exceptional range of motorcycles, from iconic road bikes to off-road, adventure and recreational models. For Dealer Principal
Ashley Beaton, the expansion represents decades of passion, investment and commitment to motorcycling. "We've always believed Coffs Harbour deserves a world-class motorcycle destination," Ashley said. "This isn't just about adding another brand. It's about supporting every rider’s journey - whether it's their child’s very first bike, their own first motorcycle,
or the dream bike they've always wanted." Growth has also created local opportunities, with North Coast V-Twins now employing 28 local staff across sales, service, parts, administration and management. The experienced workshop team includes factory-trained technicians and is supported by genuine parts across all five brands.
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Despite its growth, North Coast V-Twins remains proudly family-owned and operated, with a focus on genuine relationships, trusted advice and a passion for riding. With many customers having been part of the dealership for more than 37 years, motorcycling has become a family tradition for generations. "We're not just selling
motorcycles," Ashley said. "We're helping people create memories, discover new adventures and become part of a proud riding community." With five iconic brands, an expanded showroom and a passionate local team, North Coast V-Twins is proud to be the Mid North Coast’s home of motorcycling. Five iconic brands. One local dealership. A lifetime of riding starts here.
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Hypothetical, Legal Eye
OPINION & LETTERS On the Couch Dorin's Drawings By Paul DORIN
By Manny WOOD
By JASMINDA
Weddings, a funeral and a probate problem
BEATRICE passes away, appointing her children Prudence, Bernie and Rupert as joint executors and equal beneficiaries. She said they balanced each other out. In practice, they did this by disagreeing in equal proportions. The estate’s main asset was Cupid’s Castle, a wedding venue with a heart shaped lake, gazebo and nine peacocks with a reputation for interrupting vows and pursuing photographers. Prudence and Bernie wanted to sell. Rupert insisted a wedding season would increase value. Without consulting them, Rupert accepted bookings 18 months ahead, bought 200 gold chaircovers and advertised a “Peacock Premium Package”. The package promised a peacock procession. The peacocks promised nothing. Prudence appointed an agent. Rupert cancelled the inspection because it clashed with a rehearsal. At the rescheduled inspection, the peacocks chased the agent into the heart-shaped lake. Rupert blamed the agent for overreacting, dismissed him and appointed a replacement. Prudence refused to instruct the replacement agent and Cupid’s Castle remained no closer to being sold. The siblings agreed to accept no further bookings and Rupert honoured that agreement until the next inquiry arrived. Considering it poor business practice to turn away a deposit, he continued accepting bookings from anyone who inquired, attended a wedding or exchanged romantic looks across the gazebo. Rupert began converting the shed into a honeymoon suite. Prudence told the builder to stop. Rupert told him to continue. Bernie demanded quotes. The builder stopped answering any of them. Prudence changed the locks. Rupert changed them back. Bernie refused to reimburse the locksmith. They argued over sale price, chairs and whether the peacocks were assets, employees or Rupert’s responsibility. Prudence and Bernie applied to revoke the grant of probate. With Rupert and the chaircover supplier being the only functioning partnership, the Court found administration had stalled, revoked the grant and appointed an independent administrator to sell Cupid’s Castle. The peacocks remained uncooperative under new management. 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.
DEAR Jasminda, MY friend often takes plant cuttings from other people's homes on our walks. Is this acceptable behaviour, or should she seek permission? Betty G. DEAR Betty,
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Canada, a great experience HAVING spent 40 years in business with an economic background, that is the way my thinking is wired. When taking these extended overseas journeys many people just go to a travel agent so that their transport and accommodation needs are provided to them, packaged to
their needs. For me, it is part of the experience to do the research myself in order to select airlines and the accommodation options that I require. Real value is out there but you need to think it out before booking. The interesting factor at present is the Japanese economy and how that presents an excellent opportunity for the canny traveler. Japan is the nation with the highest government borrowing, but its people are amongst the most sophisticated and disciplined in the world. The currency advantage for Australians to go there for snow skiing trips or simply to have a ride on their Shinkansen Bullet trains or to experience their traditional lifestyles, is compelling. But what if your desire is to go somewhere else but not miss the economic opportunity?
THE gardens of our parents and grandparents were often planted with cuttings from neighbours, and the reverse also applied. There is a wonderful communal sensibility from this era that we could all benefit from, and our gardens and the environment would certainly benefit as well. I can't see any issue with taking a sprig of lavender or a stem of hydrangea as you wander past the fences of your neighbourhood. It would, of course, be unacceptable to wander through your neighbours' gardens with a pair of I did this by choosing a Japanese airline and, just by luck, the one I booked with was granted the title of the world’s best airline for this year. I like to fly long distances at nighttime with the benefit of having a flat bed seat, by going business class. I was able to achieve this & paid only 40 per cent of the A$ cost being charged by our well-known carriers, whose ratings are only just inside the top 10 airlines. With Canada co-hosting the
secateurs in one hand and a basket in the other. Propagating by stealth could result in you ending up captured by a security camera and then posted on a community page with the message: 'Does anyone know this woman? She was armed with a weapon, creeping around my begonias at sunrise.' Betty, I think it is wonderful that your friend is growing plants, improving the habitat for insects, birds and other wildlife, improving her health and wellbeing, and providing a colourful sanctuary for everyone to enjoy. This makes much more sense to me than the many people who remove trees to build bigger houses and rip out native plants, replacing them with synthetic grass that can heat up to 80 degrees, decrease biodiversity, and ultimately end up in landfill. In terms of crimes against humanity, I'd say your friend is in fact engaging in far more acceptable behaviour than those who aren't thinking of the longterm environmental impacts of their decisions. In the words of Audrey Hepburn, 'To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.' Carpe diem, Jasminda. World Cup soccer fixtures, their accommodation hit eye-watering levels in Vancouver which no one really wanted to entertain, so it was prudent not to be there when the football was in full cry. I really enjoyed Canada on its commercial east side and its scenic west. The trick is to look for economic opportunities before spending the amount required in order to enjoy a cost-effective international experience.
Late-diagnosis Autism dredges up big feelings DEAR News Of The Area,
I WRITE in response to Calvin Bartlett's letter about Autism, which appeared in News Of The Area on Friday, 7 August, 2026. I, too, got a late diagnosis (61). My heart went out to you, Calvin, as I have experienced the same feelings. First the grief - who I could have become, or what I could have
achieved, if only I was diagnosed younger. Life circumstances also left me financially insecure. I have ADHD as well as Autism. The upside is that we have 'superpowers' - this means we have a skill or talent nobody else has! My superpower enabled me to be the founder of The Orphans Christmas (which is still going) and Oz Harvest Coffs Harbour (still
going). But, that's only half the picture. The other side is full of inabilities that are a daily struggle. Inability to communicate sufficiently so people don't think you are weird (some still do). The inability to look after ourselves and our homes - this is not laziness! This is exhaustion from having to mask to fit in. This is also being overwhelmed by the given task. Despite how others perceive us, we are extremely intelligent and we hyper-focus on things that bring us
joy.
I hope you have found your superpower! As your new life starts now! With the right people around you, the sky is the limit! I have left my details with News Of The Area. There is a support group called Adulting on the Spectrum and a walking group called Walking on the Spectrum, which I have formed with support from others. Regards, Your fellow survivor, Julie Ferguson.
Elected representatives must do more DEAR News Of The Area,
THE blueberry industry has garnered the headlines of late for a number of concerning reasons. There are ongoing and growing community concerns about neurotoxic insecticide and chemical runoff polluting our local waterways and their impacts on sensitive macroinvertebrates, fish life and water quality.
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Substances such as isocycloseram, which has been reportedly linked to liver harm and fetal skeletal defects in high doses. Then there's two Bucca berry farmers reportedly fined by the NSW Land and Environment Court for illegally damming a local waterway and clearing coastal bushlands without approval. Now we have a report from the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner, Dr James Cockayne, reporting deeply concerning labour-hire practices in some of our local
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blueberry farms that are engaging in practices tantamount to slavery. Workers are being paid as little as $20 per day (well below the minimum wage of $24.95 per hour, as enshrined under Australian Law) and being forced to live in unsanitary and overcrowded housing. Dr Cockayne reports that "many in the region have been aware of it for years" and that "through intimidation and ineffective coordination between law enforcement and regulatory authorities a culture of silence has
taken hold". In this modern age, we as a community cannot stand for such practices. We need tougher legislation and regulatory requirements. We need our elected representatives in Council and NSW Parliament to do better to protect our environment, our health and our people. Regards, Pete Christie, Boambee East.
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OPINION & LETTERS
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Homelessness and accommodation FROM THE MAYOR'S DESK By Nikki WILLIAMS Mayor of Coffs Harbour
IT’S a basic human need to have adequate shelter - for protection from the elements and to provide a level of personal safety. In Coffs Harbour – like so many desirable locations up and down the East Coast – we're facing challenges of not only homelessness but also a short supply of affordable accommodation. The City is striving to make change for the better.
I'm pleased Council has endorsed a planning proposal that supports the goals of our Affordable Housing Strategy by removing the current 800m² minimum lot size requirement for dual occupancies in R2 Low Density Residential zones. If approved by the NSW Government, this change could make around 5,000 more properties eligible for dual occupancies, helping to increase housing supply for families, downsizers, key workers and smaller households. Just as importantly, this proposal is backed by new design controls
to ensure developments fit in with existing neighbourhoods, protect residential amenity and maintain attractive streetscapes. I attended the recent Homelessness Matters Day at Brelsford Park. This event, organised by the Coffs Harbour Housing Partnership Group, shines a light on the challenges in our region while bringing together the many local organisations working every day to support those in need. I have also been on the front foot to bring a 'Youth Foyer' to Coffs Harbour. A Youth Foyer is a transitional housing
and support model for vulnerable young people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. It provides stable, independent accommodation for up to two years alongside on-site education, employment coaching, and life-skills training. So it's much more than just a roof over the head - it’s about giving young people the tools and foundation they need to build their own independent brighter future. *** I am stoked to see the City cement a five-year deal with Australian
At least we agree on something DEAR News Of The Area,
MICHAEL Jones’s letter (‘Climate change should top list of voter concerns’, Coffs Coast News Of The Area, 14/8/26) says that climate change should top the list of voter concerns, and so it should. We should be concerned with the billions, if not trillions, of dollars being wasted on the rush to net zero and
renewable energy. It should concern us all that industries are being destroyed because of the high cost of energy resulting from this push to replace cheap, reliable energy from fossil fuels with expensive solar and wind energy, and that prime farmland is being sacrificed. And for what? Data shows that there is no correlation between increased
atmospheric carbon dioxide and temperature. Over the last 170 years, since the end of the little ice age around 1850, there have been times when the world’s average temperature has declined, while the atmospheric carbon dioxide continued to increase to now being 0.043 per cent of the atmosphere, which is still close to the lowest it has ever been in the
history of the planet and represents an increase of 142 parts per million (ppm). Based on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimate that only 3 per cent of emissions are from human activity. and Australia contributes 1.3 per cent to human emissions, our contribution is 0.05538 ppm or, in percentage terms, 0.000005538% of
Oztag to ensure a string of marquee events will be held at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. These mass-participation events are expected to bring as much as $20 million into town every year, providing significant economic stimulus for our local businesses. Another cause for celebration is the opening of the Archibald Prize 2025 exhibition at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM). On tour from the Art Gallery of New Wales, the exhibition will be at YAM through to 13 September. It's free entry and your chance to see some of the best works from the nation's most popular – and often most debated – art award. the atmospheric carbon dioxide. And the government is spending billions of dollars to reduce this trivial amount, which will have no effect on the world's climate. Where is the sense in that? Yes, voters should be concerned - not so much with climate change but with the destruction of our country this nonsensical ideology is causing. Regards, Wayne Duesbury, Boambee.
Best wishes for a future where difference is welcome
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WAS deeply moved by Mr Bartlett’s letter (‘Autism: I did not fail at life, I survived’ Coffs Coast News Of The
Area, 14/8/26). It was extremely brave of him to write about his personal struggle to fit in to a society which did not understand, appreciate or accommodate him. It is a relief to hear that that has changed and that he has received a diagnosis which has identified his
unique traits. His courage, tenacity and determination to continue in spite of continual failure is remarkable and praiseworthy. That he has been able to go on for 50 years trying to enter and remain in the workforce is sheerly unbelievable. I regret all his wasted years; I
wish him all the best for the years to come. With the appropriate assistance I sincerely hope he may find a workplace that can and will make allowances for his condition and modifications which will allow him to thrive, achieve and reap the rewards which come with gainful employment.
Dianna from Nambucca, thank you DEAR News Of The Area,
I RECENTLY had triple-bypass open-heart surgery at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney. My wife, who is unwell, drove me to
Stargazing
By Dave RENEKE
Imagine a million satellites overhead IMAGINE looking up at the night sky and seeing not stars, but thousands of moving lights crossing overhead. Now imagine that number growing into the millions. It sounds like science fiction, yet that's the scale of a proposal now being fiercely debated by scientists around the world. SpaceX has filed plans that could eventually see up to one million orbiting satellites supporting spacebased artificial intelligence data centres. The idea is bold: move the
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Bellingen Hospital to have my stitches out. It was an extremely busy day and after waiting three hours my wife felt unwell and we decided it was best she drove home.
An hour later I was finished and on the mobile trying to negotiate a ride home when this lady tapped me on the shoulder and informed me that she would take me home. I replied thank you so much
and that I lived at Hydes Creek, five kilometres north of Bellingen. It turns out she was visiting a friend at the hospital and she lives at Nambucca, which we all know is south of Bellingen.
enormous power demands of AI computing into space, where the Sun shines continuously and solar energy is abundant. Supporters argue it could reduce pressure on Earth's electrical grids and create an entirely new era of computing. But critics warn the environmental cost could be staggering. Every satellite has a limited lifespan. When it reaches the end of its mission, it burns up during reentry, releasing aluminium oxides and other metallic particles high in the atmosphere. Scientists fear that if hundreds of thousands, or even a million satellites are continually replaced, the cumulative effect could transform the upper atmosphere into what one researcher described as a "fire pit." The concern isn't simply the fiery spectacle of re-entry; it's the longterm build-up of pollutants that may damage the ozone layer and alter Earth's climate in ways we barely understand. Astronomers have another reason to be worried. Today's Starlink network already numbers more than 10,000 operational satellites, and bright satellite trails routinely interfere with astronomical observations.
A constellation hundreds of times larger could permanently change the appearance of the night sky, making it increasingly difficult for professional observatories to study distant galaxies, detect hazardous asteroids, or discover new worlds. Some researchers believe the impact on astronomy would be devastating. The proposal has also reignited criticism of how commercial space projects are regulated. Environmental organisations argue that licensing for enormous satellite constellations is moving ahead without the kind of comprehensive environmental assessments expected for major developments on Earth. They say humanity is turning near-Earth space into an industrial zone before fully understanding the consequences. That criticism deserves serious consideration. Space exploration has always inspired wonder. Satellites connect remote communities, assist emergency services and expand scientific knowledge. SpaceX, in particular, has revolutionised launch technology and dramatically lowered the cost of reaching orbit.
Yet progress without adequate oversight carries risks. The night sky is one of humanity's oldest shared treasures. Once altered on a global scale, it cannot easily be restored. Whether a million orbiting AI satellites are technically or economically achievable remains uncertain. Many engineers question the enormous challenges of cooling data centres in space, maintaining them, and launching them in such vast numbers. Even so, scientists argue that the debate must happen before the launches, not after. The race to dominate artificial intelligence could become the next great space race. The question is whether humanity can embrace that future
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I hope that, at the same time, he learns new skills to continue making his way forward in a society which now welcomes people with differences. Regards, Hunter Handley, Coffs Harbour.
Yes there are some unsavoury individuals around, but it would seem there are still plenty of angels. Dianna, whoever you are, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Regards, Richard Harris, Hydes Creek. without sacrificing the pristine skies and fragile atmosphere that have protected and inspired us for millennia. Why not join me for an unforgettable Norfolk Island ‘STARGAZING’ adventure in April next year. Enjoy exceptionally dark skies, spectacular stars, planets and deepsky wonders, with expert guidance, fascinating stories and relaxed evenings under the stars. Discover the universe from one of Australia’s most beautiful and naturally dark-sky destinations and have a holiday that’s ‘Outta This World.’ Go to my website for details www.davidreneke.com or phone for a brochure 0400 636 363.
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Woolgoolga Wolves howl into finals as penultimate round sets the scene By David WIGLEY THE penultimate round of the season has set the stage for a thrilling finals series, with Woolgoolga Wolves overcoming a spirited Yamba Breakers 4-2 under lights on Saturday night. The Wolves had already secured the Men’s Premier League title last week after building an unassailable nine-point lead over secondplaced Northern Storm, but Yamba clearly had no intention of simply rolling out the red carpet for the new Premiers. The Breakers stunned the home side after just 32 seconds when Braidy PowerCasson found the back of the net. Woolgoolga coach Joel Finlayson acknowledged Yamba’s fiery start. “Saturday’s match against Yamba was always going to be a tough one. “We knew they would come out on the front foot, needing to win their final two matches to secure a top-four finish—and they certainly started that way, catching us napping to score in the 32nd second.” However, it took leagueleading goalscorer Tai Smith just 15 minutes to restore parity, piercing the Yamba defence before calmly lobbing the ball over goalkeeper Harry Menzies. It has been a remarkable season for Smith, who looks certain to claim the Golden
Boot after finding the net 19 times — eight goals clear of his nearest rival. And the Wolves marksman was at the heart of the action again just before half-time. Smith picked up possession inside his own half and embarked on a mazy run through the Yamba defence before eventually being brought down inside the penalty area. The referee pointed to the spot and Mitchell Brewster
made no mistake, calmly sending Menzies the wrong way to give Woolgoolga a 2-1 lead heading into the sheds. Smith and Jimmy Palmer then struck late to put the premiers firmly in control at 4-1 before Blake Norrie grabbed a consolation goal for Yamba in the final minute. Finlayson was pleased with his team’s fightback. “To our credit, we didn’t let the early setback change our game plan and equalised in the 16th minute.
“Yamba are a team to be respected, and despite resting several players, we always felt confident that if we stuck to our plan, the result would go our way. “It was a physical, hardfought match and a satisfying result as we continue to build momentum heading into the finals in two weeks’ time.” While Woolgoolga has wrapped up the premiership, the battle for the remaining three finals positions is going right down to the wire.
Northern Storm currently occupy second spot on 34 points, just two ahead of Sawtell with one match remaining.A Storm defeat combined with a Sawtell victory could see the Scorpions leapfrog their rivals and claim second place. The fourth finals position is also still up for grabs, with Clarence rivals Yamba and Maclean separated by just two points. Yamba sits fourth on 28 points, while Maclean is
q Woolgoolga Wolves (blue) defeated Yamba 4-2 in the Men’s Premier League. Photo: Supplied.
Group 2 Rugby League finals kick off By Aiden BURGESS COFFS Coast’s rugby league teams have earned the chance to play off for a grand final spot or kept their season alive, as the Group 2 Rugby League finals series get under way. The Woolgoolga Seahorses will get the chance to play off for a grand final spot, courtesy of their thrilling 20-18 win
against the Macksville Sea Eagles in their Qualifying Semi-Final at Solitary Islands Sports Ground. Brad Collinson scored the match-winning try with just two minutes remaining, as the Seahorses now take on the Sawtell Panthers for a grand final spot in this weekend’s Major Semi-Final. The Coffs Harbour Comets ended the premiership reign of the
Nambucca Roosters, with a dominant win in their Elimination Semi-Final at Geoff King Motors Oval. The Comets knocked off the two-time defending premiers, 36-18, as they progressed to this weekend’s Minor Semi-Final against the Macksville Sea Eagles. Reserve grade The Macksville Sea Eagles earnt the chance to
play for a grand final spot, after their 24-22 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses. The Grafton Ghosts kept their season alive with a 22-20 win against the Coffs Harbour Comets. Women’s The Coffs Harbour Comets won their sixth straight game, defeating the Grafton Ghosts 14-4 in their Qualifying Semi-Final. The Woolgoolga
Seahorses lived to fight another day, 18-10 winners against the South Grafton Rebels. Under 18s The Sawtell Panthers will play off for a grand final berth after their 28-10 win against the Nambucca Roosters. The Coffs Harbour Comets moved on to the next week of finals in emphatic style, smashing
the Woolgoolga Seahorses 52-4. Second week of finals The second week of Group 2 Rugby League’s finals series is set to be played this weekend. The Major Semi-Finals will be decided at Rex Hardaker Oval, with the Minor Semi-Finals to be played at Macksville. The winner of the Major Semi-Finals earns a grand final berth, while the loser plays the winner of the Minor Semi-Finals.
Snappers reserves continued their stellar season, remaining undefeated with a 29-12 win against the SCU Marlins at Coffs Rugby Park. The Coffs Harbour Snappers women edged out the SCU Marlins, 15-12. The Port Macquarie
Pirates consolidated second spot on the firstgrade ladder, finishing 61-19 winners against the Kempsey Cannonballs in Crescent Head. The Grafton Redmen had a 34-10 win against the Hastings Valley Vikings in Port Macquarie.
Final round The Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season concludes with the final round this weekend. The Port Macquarie Pirates host the Coffs Harbour Snappers in their top-of-the-ladder clash,
with the minor premiership up for grabs for the winner. The SCU Marlins travel to Port Macquarie to take on the Hastings Valley Vikings, and the Kempsey Cannonballs host the Grafton Redmen. First grade ladder 1.Coffs Harbour Snappers.
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Marlins and Snappers face off in local derbies By Aiden BURGESS THE Coffs Harbour Snappers and SCU Marlins have faced off in their local derbies, during the penultimate round of Mid North Coast Rugby Union’s Northern Division season. The Coffs Harbour
breathing down their necks on 26. With everything still to play for, the final round promises plenty of drama as the contenders fight for their place in the finals. The Women’s Premier League, meanwhile, has already been decided with one round remaining. Urunga has been crowned premiers on 38 points, ahead of Coffs United on 28, Woolgoolga on 23 and Boambee on 17.
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43 points. 8 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. Points differential (p.d): 193. 2.Port Macquarie Pirates. 41 points. 8 wins. 3 losses. (p.d): 174. 3.Grafton Redmen. 37 points. 6 wins. 1 draw. 4 losses. (p.d): 138. 4.Hastings Valley Vikings. 25 points. 4 wins. 8 losses. (p.d): -171. 5.Kempsey Cannonballs. 10 points. 1 win. 10 losses. (p.d): -334.
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Coffs to host electric racing national titles By Aiden BURGESS AUSTRALIA’s electric racing
premier event is
being held in Coffs Harbour this weekend. The 2026 AUS PEV Nationals is being held over
three big days of racing, from Friday, 21 August, to Sunday, 23 August at Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club.
The event is Australia’s national championship for personal electric vehicle (PEV) racing, featuring
q Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club is hosting a big weekend of electric racing.
Electric skateboards (Esk8), and Electric unicycles (EUC). The event includes national championship racing for multiple rider classes, a three-heat championship format, a new Novice class for firsttime racers, and a team championship alongside the individual national titles. The 2026 Nationals will also feature a structured championship format using an evolving grid system, where each heat shapes the next. This format rewards consistency, progression, and racecraft. Qualifying sessions will be held on Friday, 21 August, with the first two championship heats held on Saturday, 22 August. The third championship heats and podium and national championship presentations will be held on Sunday, 23 August. Electric Sports Racing Association’s Tas Ventouras encouraged Coffs Coast residents to come and check
out the electric racing. “I think the local Coffs community should come down because it’s something most people simply haven’t seen before,” he said. “We’ll have some of the fastest electric skateboard and electric unicycle racers in Australia — along with international competitors — racing wheel-to-wheel on a proper kart circuit. “These machines are capable of incredible acceleration and speeds, but what really surprises people is how physical and competitive the racing is, it’s very much motorsport, just in a completely different form. “For Coffs residents, it’s also a chance to see a rapidly growing sport at its highest level in Australia, right here in their backyard. “Whether you’re into motorsport, technology, action sports or you’re just looking for something different to watch with the family, I think there’ll be plenty to see.”
-10. 7.Coffs Coast Tigers. 11 points. 3 wins. 2 draws. 10 losses. (g.d): -25. 8.Urunga Raiders. 7 points. 2 wins. 1 draw. 13 losses. (g.d): -40. 9.Bellingen FC. 6 points. 2 wins. 13 losses. (g.d): -31. Women’s The Urunga Raiders showed why they finished on top of the ladder, 5-1 winners at home against the Northern Storm. The Boambee Eagles had a 4-1 victory against the
Coffs City United Lionesses at Ayrshire Park. Women’s ladder 1.Urunga Raiders. 38 points. 12 wins. 2 draws. 1 loss. Goal difference (g,.d): 39. 2.Coffs City United Lionesses. 28 points. 9 wins. 1 draw. 5 losses. (g.d): 34. 3.Woolgoolga Wildcats. 23 points. 7 wins. 2 draws. 6 losses. (g.d): 1. 4.Boambee Eagles. 17 points. 5 wins. 2 draws. 9 losses. (g.d): -29. 5.Northern Storm. 4 points. 1 win. 1 draw. 13 losses. (g,d): -45.
Wins for Scorpions, Storm, and Wolves By Aiden BURGESS
THE TOP three sides on the ladder have been victorious during the penultimate round of North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season. The Woolgoolga Wolves continued their stellar season, remaining undefeated with a 4-2 win at home against the Yamba Breakers. The Northern Storm
asserted their authority in an 8-0 thrashing of the Urunga Raiders in Urunga. The Sawtell Scorpions continued their winning run, a seventh straight victory coming in a 2-0 defeat of the Coffs Coast Tigers at Toormina Oval. The Maclean Bobcats had a 2-0 win at home against Bellingen FC. Final round The final round of the Men’s Premier League
COFFS Harbour student Charlotte Bunny has been named in the 2026 All Australian Women’s Football Team following her standout performance at the National Championships in Melbourne. This prestigious honour places Charlotte, who is a Bishop Druitt College (BDC) student, among the nation’s top young footballers. As a junior, Charlotte played for Boambee FC. She now plays for North Coast Football in the Premier Youth League. Charlotte’s potential has been on the radar of national talent scouts for several years. She has previously been selected for the Northern NSW squad and participated in the Junior Matildas talent identification program in Melbourne. During a coaching
session led by former Matildas two years ago, several Australian players immediately identified her talent, noting she possessed all the attributes to one day wear the green and gold as a future Matilda. In addition to her athletic achievements, Charlotte serves as a BDC School Leader for 2026/27 and is recognised across the school community for her leadership, resilience, and academic commitment. Charlotte's selection continues Bishop Druitt College’s strong tradition of supporting student-athletes in balancing elite sporting pathways alongside senior academic studies through its High Performance Program. Bishop Druitt College Head of High Performance, Nat Titcume, praised Charlotte’s dedication and work ethic.
season is set to be played this weekend. The Northern Storm and the Woolgoolga Wolves face off in their top of the ladder showdown at Korora Oval. Fellow top-four sides the Yamba Breakers and Sawtell Scorpions play off in Yamba. The Coffs Coast Tigers host the Maclean Bobcats, and Bellingen FC host the Coffs City United Lions. Men’s ladder 1.Woolgoolga Wolves. 43
points. 14 wins. 1 draw. 0 losses. Goal difference (g.d): 37. 2.Northern Storm. 34 points. 11 wins. 1 draw. 3 losses. (g.d): 32. 3.Sawtell Scorpions. 32 points. 10 wins. 2 draws. 3 losses. (g.d): 24. 4.Yamba Breakers. 28 points. 9 wins. 1 draw. 5 losses. (g.d): 12. 5.Maclean Bobcats. 26 points. 8 wins. 2 draws. 5 losses. (g.d): 1. 6.Coffs City United Lions. 11 points. 3 wins. 2 draws. 10 losses. (g.d):
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q Charlotte Bunny has been on the radar of national scouts for years. Photo: Supplied by BDC. "Charlotte has earned every opportunity through years of commitment and perseverance,” Ms Titcume said.
“She has always been willing to do the extra work, learn from every experience, and led by example. “Her resilience has never
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just another step towards an exciting future in football, and we look forward to seeing her represent Australia on the world stage."
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Snappers women win thrilling local derby q Snappers’ Brooklyn French in full flight with Erin Sandry, Nicki Black and Ash Downton in support. Photo: Supplied by Snappers.
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Coffs Suns teams hit the road By Aiden BURGESS
COFFS Harbour Suns teams have hit the road for the latest round of their Sunshine Basketball
Conference representative season. All three Suns senior teams suffered their first losses of the season. The Suns Division 1
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The young ruck was selected by the Bulldogs after a breakout season playing for the University of NSW-Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division. This included being named amongst her side’s best players in 12 of her 14 games. Wain also made her VFLW debut against Sandringham last month, having 13 disposals and two marks. Before joining the Bulldogs, she had a distinguished playing tenure in the local AFL North Coast competition.
Playing for both the Bellingen Bulldogs and Sawtell/Toormina Saints in 2024, she became the first player to win both the AFL North Coast’s Youth Girls 17s and Senior Women’s Best & Fairest awards in the same year. She also spent time learning her craft in the Sydney Swans Academy, and showcased her athleticism having made the state finals of the high jump as a junior. Western Bulldogs coach Tam Hyett praised the young recruit’s athletic talent. “Her background is in high jumping … she went to the Nationals, what she’s done is not just jump, but her ability to follow up is really crucial for around the grounds,” she said. “She debuted strongly tonight.”
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Men’s team lost a tight one, 85-81 against the Ballina Breakers in Ballina. Noah Light top scored for the Suns with 30 points. The Suns women’s team
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went down 76-35 to the Ballina Breakers. Aribelle Dawes top scored for the Suns with 13 points. The Suns Division 2
THE Snappers’ 1st Grade Women held on to beat a fast-finishing Marlins side 15-12 in local rugby action on the weekend at Bayrange Rugby Park. The Snappers raced to a 15-0 lead before the Marlins mounted their comeback. Snappers’ flyer Brooklyn French crossed for two tries with crafty half Erin Sandry scoring the side’s third try. It was end-to-end action in the first half with both sides creating plenty of opportunities. Marlins’ Danielle Atkinson struck first for the visitors before Ella Mainey scored a converted try, with Sierra Williams slotting the conversion to bring the score to 15-12 with 15 minutes to play. Marlins had the ascendency and field position late in the game but couldn’t convert the pressure. French pulled off a sensational cover tackle for the Snappers late in the game which proved to be a match winner. Marlins showed they will be no easy beats come finals time. Snappers will play Pirates this weekend in Port
Men’s team lost 86-75 to the Casino Kings in Casino. Cooper Gater top scored for the Suns with 23 points. The Suns Division 1 Men’s team next plays on Saturday, 29 August,
Macquarie while Marlins have the bye. Semi Finals – Women’s 1st XV: August 29 – Major semifinal – Grafton v Snappers August 30th – Minor semi-final – Marlins v Port Pirates Snappers Reserve Grade outclassed a gallant Marlins outfit 29-12. Best for Snappers were Brenton Cochrane, Alex Vaughan, Dane Cross and Jason Allwood. The Snappers Reserve Grade have secured the minor premiership and will travel to Port to take on the Pirates this weekend, which will be a preview to the major semi final the following weekend. Marlins will travel Port Macquarie in a must win game versus Hastings Valley Vikings. Marlins can take fourth spot on the ladder with a win over the Vikings. They’ll also need Kempsey to defeat Grafton. All teams remain a chance of playing finals leading into this weekend. Snappers’ 1st Grade will be battling the Port Pirates tomorrow for the minor premiership and the right to host the major semi-final on August 29.
against the Byron Bay Beez in Byron Bay. The Sunshine Basketball Conference is the premier senior representative basketball competition in the Far North Coast of NSW.
Amaia Wain in action for the Bellingen Bulldogs.
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What’s on this week
By Aiden BURGESS
Friday, 21 August Australian Rules Football AFL North Coast season – Preliminary Final. Under 18s. Coffs Harbour Breakers/ Nambucca Valley vs Sawtell/ Toormina Saints at Fitzroy Oval. 6.30pm. Football North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season - Round 20. Northern Storm vs Coffs City United Lionesses at York Street Oval. 6.45pm. Motorsport 2026 AUS PEV Nationals at Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club. Saturday, 22 August Australian Rules Football AFL North Coast season – Preliminary Finals at Wayne Richards Park, Port Macquarie. Senior men’s: Coffs Harbour Breakers vs Sawtell/Toormina Saints. Reserves: Port Macquarie Magpies vs Sawtell/Toormina Saints. Women’s: Coffs Harbour Breakers vs Port Macquarie Magpies. Baseball Coffs Harbour Baseball Association’s season at Coffs Coast Sport and Leisure Park. Football North Coast Football’s Men’s Premier League season - Round 18. Northern Storm vs Woolgoolga
Wolves at Korora Oval. 2.30pm. Coffs Coast Tigers vs Maclean Bobcats at Polwarth Drive Fields. 5pm. Bellingen FC vs Coffs City United Lions at Connell Park. 5pm. Yamba Breakers vs Sawtell Scorpions at Yamba Sports Complex. 5pm. North Coast Football’s Women’s Premier League season - Round 20. Urunga Raiders vs Woolgoolga Wildcats at Urunga Recreation Reserve. 3pm. Motorsport 2026 AUS PEV Nationals at Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club. Netball Coffs Harbour Netball Association’s junior season at Vost Park. Rugby League Group 2 Rugby League season – Minor Semi-Finals at Allan Gillett Oval, Macksville. First grade: Macksville Sea Eagles vs Coffs Harbour Comets. Reserve grade: Woolgoolga Seahorses vs Grafton Ghosts. Women’s Grafton Ghosts vs Woolgoolga Seahorses. Under 18s: Nambucca Roosters vs Coffs Harbour Comets. Group 2 Junior Rugby League Finals series. Major Semi-Finals at Geoff King Motors Oval. Rugby Union Mid North Coast Rugby Union Northern Division season – Round 15. Port Macquarie Pirates vs Coffs
COFFS Harbour Basketball Association’s senior winter season is headed towards its finals series, with the latest round of games played at Sportz Central.
q The second week of the Group 2 Rugby League finals series is set to be played this weekend, with matches in Macksville and Toormina.
Harbour Snappers at Stuart Park. 3.15pm. Hastings Valley Vikings vs SCU Marlins at Oxley Oval. 1.55pm. Kempsey Cannonballs vs Grafton Redmen at Ian Walton Rugby Park. 3.15pm. Sunday, 23 August Australian Rules Football AFL North Coast’s junior season – Semi-finals at Sawtell and Port Macquarie. Motorsport 2026 AUS PEV Nationals at Coffs Harbour Kart Racing Club. Rugby League Group 2 Rugby League
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season – Major Semi-Finals at Rex Hardaker Oval. First grade: Sawtell Panthers vs Woolgoolga Seahorses. Reserve grade: Sawtell Panthers vs Macksville Sea Eagles. Women’s: Nambucca Roosters vs Coffs Harbour Comets. Under 18s: Macksville Sea Eagles vs Sawtell Panthers. Monday, 24 August Basketball Coffs Harbour Basketball Association’s men’s winter season at Sportz Central. Touch Football Coffs Harbour Touch
Can't Catch A Breath became the first team to beat Men’s A-Grade ladder leaders Sweet Home Wembanyama, securing a 49-46 victory. Cooper Patricks had a game high 17 points.
We Can't Dunk finished 87-62 winners against White Chocolate. Rex Clutario had a game high 29 points, and Angus Glendinning top scored for the winners with 23 points. The Flame Trees
knocked off the secondplaced Magic Pandas, 83-67. Bryce Sully was on fire with a game high 39 points. All Washed Up were convincing 72-43 winners against The Chihuahuas, Noah Light led the way with 28 points. 27 Days moved to the
Magpies went through their season undefeated to finish on top of the Youth Girls 17s ladder. The Port Macquarie Magpies Under 16s Boys lost just once on their way to winning the minor premiership.
The Northern Beaches Blues Youth Girls 15s side also lost just once to finish on top of the ladder. The Port Macquarie Swoopers finished undefeated in the Under 14s Mixed competition. The Northern Beaches
Blues Youth Girls 13s also had a perfect home and away season. Sawtell/Toormina Saints Black went through undefeated to win the Under 12s Mixed minor premiership. The Bellingen Bulldogs
Association’s winter competition at Sawtell Toormina Sport and Recreation Club. From 6.10pm. Tuesday, 25 August 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, 26 August Oztag Coffs Harbour Oztag’s men’s winter season at Coffs Harbour Leagues Club. From 5.50pm.
top of the Men’s B-Grade ladder after defeating Narwhals Social, 65-34. Walsh’s Plumbing beat The Bricklayers, 47-34, Luke Herber had a game high 26 points. Women’s Women’s A-Grade ladder leaders Mantas Mermaids had a 56-30 win
against the Coffs Harbour Suns Under 16s. Lisa Austin top scored for the winners with 17 points. In B-Grade women’s, The Mighty Ducks beat Seahorses Social, 49-29, and The Young Ones edged out Mantas Mystics, 36-34.
(Youth Girls 17s), Sawtell/ Toormina Saints (Under 16s Boys), Sawtell/Toormina Saints (Youth Girls 15s), Lower Clarence Suns (Under 14s Mixed), Port Macquarie Magpies (Youth Girls 13s), and Northern Beaches Blues White (Under 12s Mixed)
finished second in their respective competitions. The junior semi-finals are set for Sunday, 23 August, in Port Macquarie and Sawtell, with the grand finals to be decided on Sunday, 30 August, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.
AFL North Coast junior minor premiers
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THE AFL North Coast junior finals series gets under way this weekend, with teams having had outstanding seasons to finish as minor premiers. The Port Macquarie
AFL North Coast finals series gets under way
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THE AFL North Coast finals series got underway last weekend, as teams tried to earn grand final spots or keep their season alive. The Port Macquarie Magpies earned a grand final spot with a 10.17 (77) to 8.5 (53) victory against the Coffs Harbour Breakers,
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in their Qualifying Final at Fitzroy Oval. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints kept their season alive in emphatic style, crushing the Northern Beaches Blues 19.13 (127) to 5.5 (35) in their Elimination Final at Richardson Park. Reserves The Coffs Harbour
Breakers took their place in the season decider after a 10.4 (64) to 5.7 (37) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints moved into the second week of finals, triumphing 6.7 (43) to 4.3 (27) against the Northern Beaches Blues. Women’s
The Sawtell/Toormina Saints earned their place in the grand final, after a comprehensive 10.4 (64) to 1.0 (6) victory against the Coffs Harbour Breakers. The Port Macquarie Magpies kept their season alive with a 3.4 (22) to 0.3 (3) win against the Northern Beaches Blues. Under 18s
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The Sawtell/Toormina Saints broke through for their first win of the season, downing Coffs Harbour Breakers/ Nambucca Valley 11.6 (72) to 5.4 (34) in the final round of the Under 18s season. Preliminary Finals Teams will try to earn a grand final berth with
victory in this weekend’s Preliminary Finals in Port Macquarie. The Coffs Harbour Breakers and Sawtell/ Toormina Saints play off for a grand final spot in the senior men’s. The Port Macquarie Magpies and Sawtell/ Toormina Saints reserves clash, and the Coffs Harbour Breakers and Port Macquarie Magpies face off in the women’s.
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Blanshard 10:39, 13; Katarina Neal 10:43, 14; Felicity Bates 10:47, 15; Anthea Martin 11:04, 16; Nicole Feain 11:16, 17; Tegan Van Hoeck 11:19, 18; Eadie Blanshard 11:43, 19; Violet Wong 12:01, 20; Kate Marsden 12:13, 21; Janie Mahoney 12:34, 22; Zara Pearson 12:37, 23; Jess Dougherty 12:40, 24; Barbara Ewart 12:52, 25; Sara Bergen 13:26, 26; Wendy Maley 13:45, 27; Toni Berrington 14:07, 28; Billie Hankinson 14:15, 29; Vicky McClure 14:47, 30; Charlie Law 15:09, 31; Rhea Nuttall 15:48, 32. RESULTS: 5km (Male) - Kyle McIntosh 17:49, 1; Nathan Beal 20:05, 2; Daniel Bowker 20:40, 3; Oliver Philip 21:15, 4; James Karrasch 22:13, 5; Edward Neal
By Peter BERRINGTON 16 AUGUST 2026 at Botanic Gardens RESULTS: 2km (Male) - Archer Jordan 7:38, 1; Patrick Brennan 7:52, 2; Sam Ewart 8:01, 3; Hugh Morgan 8:15, 4; Angus Morgan 8:20, 5; Dylan Hannaford 8:23, 6; Harrison Jordan 8:27, 7; Edison Happ 8:36, 8; Ziggy Walker 9:20, 9; John Philip 9:30, 10; Astin Nuttall 9:36, 11; Alexander Jacquin 9:55, 12; Darcy Kelly 9:56, 13; Bryson Kelly 10:04, 14; Harvey Griffin 10:21, 15; Thomas Feain 10:25, 16; Jonathan Ewart 10:30, 17; Ben Jacquin 10:41, 18; Marcel Philip
Sawtell Croquet Club By Jenny ARNOLD
THE 17th Annual Golf Croquet Carnival was played over last
Park Beach Mens Bowling Club By Todd BROWN OPEN Triples Tuesday 11 August 2026 K Kaaden, P Lawrence, S Kindred d K Bienefelt, L Bright, R Coffey AM Taylor, J Barker, T Brown d M Ross, P Rambow, S Jones
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CLARENCE District Bowls Past President’s Association is gearing up for another day of fun and foolish antics on the bowling green. This time we will be hosted
Safety Beach Womens Stableford By Michelle MERRIKIN
11/08/2026 A FIELD of 33 players contested this week's Stableford
Sawtell Golf Results By Janet O’DOWD
2026 MEN'S CHAMPIONSHIPS A: Max Neil 230, r/up Kelsie Davis 233c/b. B: John Arnold 271c/b, r/ up Stephen Dawson 271. C: Peter Watt 285, r/up Logan Pethick 292.
Sawtell Bowls Results By Geoff HAMPSON
MONDAY Afternoon Bowls 10/8/26 B Haran, B Tremayne, J Fleming DEF E Kochma, G Nicholls, G Hampson R Hampson, N Elford, M Eames, DEF R Avery, C Veerhuis, D Anderson K Mason, J Cherne, K Milne DEF H Haran, L Kratz, C Christian J Chapman, L Read. S Fleming DEF P Day, B Kennedy, L Mitchell TUESDAY 11/8/26 Ladies Bowls - UnRealestate Ladies Triples Carnival Proudly Sponsored by UnRealestate Toormina was well supported and
10:54, 19; Matthew McAleer 11:01, 20; Archie Feain 11:15, 21; Iggi Nuttall 11:23, 22; Max Kelly 11:46, 23; Leon Petrohelos 11:49, 24; Andrew Wong 12:02, 25; Andrew Martin 12:50, 26; Oaklei Nuttall 13:15, 27; Patrick Happ 13:38, 28; Paul Rider 13:55, 29; Daniel Bowker 17:51, 30; Steel Beveridge 34:12, 31. RESULTS: 2km (Female) Emma Sandes 8:44, 1; Summer Bates 9:22, 2; Anika Bates 9:26, 3; Clara Philip 9:29, 4; Elize Strydom 9:45, 5; Willow Nuttall 10:08, 6; Alison Neal 10:16, 7; Ciara Hannaford 10:25, 8; Amy Hannaford 10:26, 9; Ella Petrohelos 10:31, 10; Sarah Morgan 10:32, 11; Elka Bowker 10:37, 12; Mila
media@newsofthearea.com.au 23:30, 6; Andrew Wong 23:51, 7; Ben Happ 24:33, 8; Kweller Happ 24:34, 9; Matt Evans 24:46, 10; Marcel Philip 28:07, 11; John Philip 28:08, 12; Jack Brennan 30:28, 13; Patrick Brennan 30:29, 14; Matthew McAleer 30:48, 15; Tim Karrasch 41:44, 16. RESULTS: 5km (Female) Alison Neal 21:27, 1; Madeline Ham 21:40, 2; Corrine Happ 23:05, 3; Skyla Petersen 23:43, 4; Jess Dougherty 24:05, 5; Sarah Morgan 24:37, 6; Sara Evans 24:44, 7; Clara Philip 25:58, 8; Ella Petrohelos 26:38, 9; Summer Bates 27:09, 10; Anika Bates 27:14, 11; Felicity Bates 27:18, 12; Lara Karrasch 27:39, 13; Anthea Martin 28:17, 14; Rachel Brennan
30:30, 15; Gabriella Ammann 31:22, 16; Wendy Maley 34:34, 17; Lisa Ussher 36:44, 18; Rebecca Cornelius 40:20, 19. RESULTS: 10km (Male) Thomas Burridge 40:01, 1; Chris Giffin 40:32, 2; Nick Murray 42:36, 3; Sam Van Gastel 45:44, 4; Leon Petrohelos 49:58, 5; Bruce Meder 52:47, 6; Kieren Ward 54:58, 7; Carl Marsden 56:59, 8. RESULTS: 10km (Female) - Megan Ussher 40:26, 1; Elize Strydom 49:25, 2; Kate Marsden 56:58, 3; Janie Mahoney 58:58, 4. This was the last round of the regular series. Next week we are at the Woolgoolga Beach Reserve for relays and end of season presentations.
K Bienefelt, P Elliott, B Jones d W Grimshaw, J Robinson, I Trengove C McLeod, G Wallace, P Newton d W Moore, M Miller, S Jones K Morrison, D Valentine, S Dodd d K Kaaden, R Wisley, M Berube C Brian, T Cooper, R Kelly d A Dorrington, L Goodacre, P Wirth H Katala, C Weatherall, G Colman d G Stanford, G Cunningham, N Scott A McKee, J Lowndes, D
Condon d C Williamson, H Major, S Crawford G Williams, R Beaumont, K Crooks d G Brewis, R Aitken, J Long D Catling, B Garner, B Trotman d N Dean, R Host, J Bishop L Morris, GJ Meyer, P Toy d T Lainchbury, M Baker, R Harris G Kindred, J Kindred, S Kindred d P North, P Booth, J Dunn Mark, C Hansen, Stewart d N Spires, N Nelson, C Lloyd
deserved victory and thanks to all 33 competitors for another enjoyable day of golf. Thank you to our visitors Tania (Warialda), Wendy and Vicki (Phillip Island). Visitors are always welcome to join in. Results:
1st Kim Batty 38 2nd Kerry-Lea Slater 35CB 3rd Laurie Pilon 35 Nearest the pins Hole 4: Laurie Pilon Hole 9: Jo-Anne Elwood Hole 11 Marlene Powers
Berry DEF Brett B, B Stanley, J Tenant N McClelland, M Pollard, J Urge DEF N Kotrozos, J Oates, R Morris G Douglas, R Poyntz, F Loverich DEF G Stewart, M Gibbons, R Linguey I Maderic, W Meadows, M Jenkins DEF M Hastings, I Muller, L Zecchinati N Wong, G Brien, J Townsend
DEF C Christian, D Wheeler, M Eames G Peel, T Mitchell, L Preston DEF R Wardrop, B Martin, P Collins R Mitchell, A Birse, P Cook DEF G Fisher, D Frost, N Sillar B Haran, H Slater DEF G Hitchen, S Wilkinson P Paunovic, K Sharman, A Sorbello DEF T Brooks, R Cridge, G Dennis
weekend at Sawtell. This year saw a new format for the competition. Thirty-Three players from 14 different clubs in New South Wales and Victoria contested a round robin,
handicap event. Players were grouped into 3 blocks and each played 10 x 45-minute games over the 3 days. In a gender friendly manner there was a male and female in the winner’s circle
of each block. Block A winner was Stewart Sinclair representing Port Macquarie, runner up Pam Gentle representing Maitland. Block B Alysa Janssen won representing
by South Grafton Bowling club who will be conducting our day of bowling and supplying us with a very yummy lunch. This will be happening 23 August, 2026 at 9.30am but please arrive a little earlier to put your name down so that the cards can be completed and called.
The whole day will only cost $30.00 and that includes morning tea, green fees and lunch so don’t miss out – especially on the lunch. We all plan to whoop it up on the greens and thoroughly enjoy our game of bowls. For those people who haven’t
paid their membership fees for this coming year, you can pay on the day. Full members pay $15.00 and social members pay $10.00. Come along and support a small club and have a terrific day playing on grass greens with friendly people. We welcome
Senior: Ken Higgins 240. Junior: Aussie Foy 264. Nett: A: Ken Higgins 215, B: John Arnold 217, C: Phillip O'Dwyer 224. 11/8 Stableford Allan Hood 43, Charles Autry-Hall 42, Thomas Strydom 41, Stojko Kresojevic (Rich River) 40c/b, Dieder Galas 40, Glen
Collon 39c/b. Balls to 34c/b. NTP 7 A: Glen Collon, B: Charles AutryHall, C: David Jackson. NTP 11 A: Mark Greenshields, B: Greg White (pro pin), C: Stephen Thompson 12/8 2026 LADIES CHAMPIONS Div 1: Rebecca Goldsmith, Div 2: Maureen Ryan. Nett: Div 1: Lee Stewart, Div 2:
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C Hansen, R Aitken, J Long d D Catling, R Wisley, M Star J Jones, I Trengove, B Jones d R Jupp, L Morris, R Oakley K Raymond, M Cutts, J Murtas d S Meyer, N Nelson, N McVicar C McLeod, P Wroe, D Hull d M Pitt, H Schipp, P Wirth S Rodwell, J Rodwell, T Lainchbury d D Francis, P Elliott, P Lilly S Ward, J Thorn, D Condon d G
competition on a dry course that provided plenty of run. The standout performer of the day was Kim Batty, who returned an excellent score of 38 Stableford points to take out the competition. Kim’s consistent play, good course management
saw some excellent Bowling by the Ladies Participating / Thanks to Chris Hines and his wonderful staff for always sponsoring and supporting this great event. Winners on the Day - D Grebert Team /Runners up -K Cutmore Team, 2nd Runners up -D Washfold Team (full team Members Names not available at time of submitting these results) Congratulations to By Ken MASON TUESDAY 11th August 2026 Main Draw Winners: - Laurie Preston - R/U - Brian Ng Consolation Winners: - Jayne Taylor - R/U - Roshan Neupane
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Williams, R Beaumont, A Campbell D Wilson, N Harris, Nicko d C Williamson, H Major, G Stanford G Brewis, T Cooper, K Morrison d W Kelly, M Proud, N Scott D Valentine, C Weatherall, V Valentine d P Booth, M Berube, J Dunn A Stone, A Dorrington, J Phillips d W Grimshaw, J Robinson, C Jones Triples Thursday 13 August 2026
and the ability to capitalise on the favourable conditions proved the difference, finishing clear of the field. Scoring was generally solid, with players enjoying the extra distance on offer. Congratulations to Kim with 6 pars, a well-
all Team Members WEDNESDAY Men’s Social Bowls 12/8/26 J Rice, J Cook, R Williams DEF K Garth, G Fogarty, C Crapper E Nicolaou, M Aujard, M Anderson DEF R Smithers, S Swan, R Petterson P Swain, S Sillar, B Fitzpatrick DEF R McLellan, R Boulter, B Blight D Anderson, N Stahlhut, A
By Ross HARDAKER 24 PLAYERS contested today's event in blustery conditions, including visitors from Redland
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Carole Davis 13/8 Play 9 Lochie Smith 19c/b, Keith Hutchinson 19. Balls to 17c/b 14/8 Medley Stableford Jenny Kelloway 42. Ballto 39 15/8 Stableford Dave Lovett 40, Garry Herbert 39c/b, Ian Malley39c/b, Joshua Burrows
Bay and Coffs Harbour. Winner, with 40 points, Kevin Sanford 2nd Peter Drysdale 36, on a count back from Grant Cardow. Run-down Peter Inskip 35, Arthur Hassett, Mick Bellew , Alan Titley 34, Bruce Parker,
South West Rocks and Cliff Elliots was runner representing Sawtell. Block C Woolgoolga’s Peter Sharp was the winner with Margaret Carwood of Maitland runner up.
everyone. We also have a raffle on the day, giving you a chance to win some lovely prizes. Thank you South Grafton Bowling Club for supporting our Past Presidents Day, so come along bowlers and support South Grafton Bowling Club.
39c/b, Allan Robertson 39, Jordan Davis 38. Balls to 35c/b. NTP 7 A: Michael Oates, B:Daniel Lavender, C:dave Lovett. NTP 11 A: John Veness, B: Peter Watt, C: Jordan Davis Ladies Carole Davis 16/8 Stableford Phil Elliott 42, Kody Hughes 41. Balls to35
Tony Shields , Tom Faulkner 33. Bradmans Wozz Rawlings 24. NTPs 3rd Kerry Cooper, 9th Bob Jones 18th Kevin Sanford. Longest Putt Alan Titley. Slab Winner Andrew O'Keeffe.
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media@newsofthearea.com.au Cex Coffs Bowls Club By Mary BUCKLEY CONSISTENCY Singles, the last event of the Club Championship season, is an event that all look forward to competing in. This year the final came down to a game between Di De La Cruz and Jeanette Kutz (pictured) with Di coming through as the winner for 2026. Di was presented with a special trophy at our Presentation Day that was originally donated by Sue Gillard, a former player. Congratulations Di and very well-done Jeanette.
CEX Woolgoolga Social Bowls By Sue BRACHER
SUNDAY 9/8/2026 Rink 10: K Constelloe, J Mig (D) J Campbell, N Campell (17/16).Rink 9: J Camp, G Westwood (D) D Porter, J Martin. (15/9). Tuesday 11/8/26 (Pairs and
Coffs Harbour District Darts By Ray BEASLEY
SAWTELL RSL Club Winter Monday 10 August Fluke Shots def Bad Habits 8-1 DILLIGAF def Is It In 6-3 Warriors def Bull Finish 6-3
Coffs Harbour Golf Club By Barb WILSON TUESDAY 11th August 2026 - Ladies 4 Person Ambrose Westlakes Overall Winners 1. Suzanne McOrist, Carmel Hill, Helen Wright and Cheryl Brooke 27.25 2. Kerry Farmer, Kathy Goodsell-Eagles, Prue Trethowan and Tania Norberry 29 Wednesday 12th August 2026 - Ladies 4BBB Stableford
Coffs Harbour Rifle Club By Geoffrey HART HOWARD St Rimfire Range. The 30m Field Class match. Master Grade: Jake B 96.6, Ben R 92.4,,A Grade: Alan N 89.5, Johan G 88.3,
Coffs Table Tennis Results By Margaret ILES FRIDAY 14th August, 2026 Division 1 Reece Baker d Bo Zhang 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Will Fang 3/0, Yash Tyagi d Tim Garrad 3/0, Reece Baker d Yash Tyagi 3/1, Lachlan Dierkx d Tim Garrad 3/0, Bo Zhang
Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Association By Colin CUTT TUESDAY, 11th August, 2026, 47 MNC Veteran golfers competed in a single stableford at the Loyal Bellingen Golf Course, which was
SPORT RESULTS Thursday 2 nd July: Rosemary Williams, Joce Landrey, Robyn Groundwater d Rosemary Williams(s), Jen Armstrong, Dot Heron 24-12; Viv Gayford, Margaret Stocks, Jeanette Kutz d Wendy Johnstone, Patricia Lumley, Joan Griffin 16-13. Tuesday 7th July: Jen Armstrong, Robyn Groundwater d Rosemary Williams, Margaret Stocks 20-13; Gary Want, Di De La Cruz d Joce Landrey, Jeanette Kutz 19-16. Tuesday 14th July: Jen Armstrong, Robyn Groundwater, Di De La Cruz d Liz Ann Jeffery, Margaret Stocks, Mary
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Buckley 25-12; Anthony Walsh, Joan Griffin, Dot Heron d Rosemary Williams, Jeanette Kutz, Graham Cowell 2213 Thursday 16 th July: Rosemary Williams, Joce Landrey, Robyn Groundwater d Rosemary Williams(s), Jen Armstrong, Jeanette Kutz 13-3; Wendy Johnstone, Viv Gayford, Di De La Cruz d Margaret Stocks, Gary Want, Patricia Lumley 11-6. Tuesday 21st July: Margaret Stocks, Jen Armstrong, Di De La Cruz d Rosemary Williams, Gary Want, Robyn Groundwater 14-7; Liz Ann Jeffery, Mary Buckley d Lee
Trotman, Jeanette Kutz 22-10. Thursday 23rd July: Gary Want, Joan Griffin d Joce Landrey, Jeanette Kutz 18-12; Jen Armstrong, Di De La Cruz d Maureen Cotsell, Mary Buckley 19-15; Rosemary Williams, Wendy Johnstone, Viv Gayford d Margaret Stocks, Lee Trotman, Patricia Lumley 25-7. Tuesday 28 th July: Rosemay Williams, Lee Trotman, Jeanette Kutz d Liz Ann Jeffery, Margaret Stocks, Di De La Cruz 23-12; Joan Griffin, Graham Cowell d Joce Landrey, Mary Buckley 19-18. Thursday 30 th July: Club Presentation Day
1 triples gamw) Rink: 4 J Weston, N Wood (D) L Ball, I Ball (29/19). Rink 5:S Noad, J Evans (D) Fairlie, Fred C (30/8) Rink 6: J Gibbons, W Prosser (D) G Lane, P Buck (21/18). Rink 7: K Constello, P Ryan, S Wall (D) H O’Grady, L Carroll, P Grady (28/22) Rink 9: T Teer, B Martin (D) R Westbrook, K March (21/18). Rink 10: C Dennis, R Dennis (D) E Benennet J Migs
(22/21). Rink 11: L Walsh, A Plain (D) Carrols, M Hodge (22/13) Rink 12: J Taylor, M Hopes (D) L Walsh, S McGill (18/12). Friday 14/8/2026 (2.4.2 and 1 triples game) Rink 2: K Costelloe, C Boyden (D) S Noad, J Evans. (15/14). Rink 3: R Gurber, M Chick (D) G McInerney, C Nightingale (19/7). Rink 4:Corky, S Wall(D) J Lynn, A Corkett
(21/15). Rink 5: P Diamond, H Katala(D) J Burgess, Fred C (11/7) Rink 9:J Simmon, B Rennie, M Lambert (D) B Partridge G Gavin. C Albert (18/4) Rink:10 R Westenbrook, K March (D) J Gibbons, R Whelan (11/6) Rink11:Froggy, Steve (D) M Hodge, D Hodge (14/11) Rink 12: L Ball, I Ball (D) J Mig W Prosser (7/16)
Westlakes Overall Winners 1. Jacoa Bailey & Cath Bailey 51 c/b 2. Narelle Turner & Keryn Little 51 3. Natalie Heckenberg & Athene Brentnall 48 4. Maria Sanford & Joan Griffin 47 c/b 5. Sue McLean & Denise Kaiser 47 Four-ball Gross Stableford Winner 2. Greer Galloway & Janette Curran 26 c/b
NTP 3rd hole - Ada Lynch 557cm, Gina Portelli 630cm, Jennifer Blake 98cm 6th hole - Marea Boys 342cm, Vicki Silver 458cm, Heather Watkins 570cm 22nd hole - Greer Galloway 506cm, Sue McLean 400cm, Maureen Warnock 196cm 26th hole - Debra Tennant 344cm, Narelle Turner 386cm, Maureen Warnock 20cm Saturday 15th August 2026 Golf NSW Medal Round 6 Ladies Stroke Lakes
Overall Winners 1. Carlene Bath 68 2. Jenny Schofield 71 c/b Gross Winner 1. Alex Brett 84 Great Score Greer Galloway - Eagle @ 7th hole NTP 3rd hole - Maureen Cotsell 442cm 12th hole - Alex Brett 2040cm 15th hole - Trish Nance 563cm Other Putting Competition Trish Lemin - 25 Putts
Thunderstruck - Bye 100s Brittany (1) Asttan (1) Craig S (5) Dave H (3) Dean (3) Edward (1) Harley (1) Jamie (2) Kurt (2)
Chris M 87.8, Geoff S 85.3, Matt W 80.4,,B Grade: Carl P 90.6, Sarah J 87.5, Jonathon M 85.3, Danny W 81.2, Dave K 78.1, Andrew G-H 71.0, Gary Mc 70.2, Josh P 69.0, C Grade: Amritpal S 92.6, Kevin M 86.3, Phil H 80.2, Matt K 79.2, Jamie B 76.4, Brendon W 72.2, Hugh N
d Will Fang 3/1, Reece Baker d Will Fang 3/2, Lachlan Dierkx d Yash Tyagi 3/0, Bo Zhang d Tim Garrad 3/1, Reece Baker d Tim Garrad 3/0, Lachlan Dierkx d Bo Zhang 3/1, Will Fang d Yash Tyagi 3/0, Reece Baker d Lachlan Dierkx 3/0, Will Fang d Tim Garrad 3/2, Yash Tyagi d Bo Zhang 3/1. WINNER: Reece Baker from Lachlan Dierkx. in very good condition with plenty of run. A grade (0-18): Winner – Chris Smith 37 c/b, 1st runner-up Steve Robinson 37, 2nd runner-up Brad Nesbit 36 c/b. B grade (19+): Winner – Julie Mitchell 40, 1st runner-up Terry Cleary 38 c/b, 2nd runner-up Stan
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69.1, Jay A 68.2, Jacob W 65.2, Leah G 64.1, Matthew M 63.0, Ashley G 62.1, Scott A 53.1, Michael F 52.2, Hames H 44.1, Lee D 43.1, Daniel R 39.0, Sineidin M 34.0, Oliver B 38.0, Visitors: Lachlan B 71.1, Sandy K 36.1 OPEN Sights: Carl P 92.0, Jake B 2)
Group A (Division 1 & Division
Andrew Hopewell d King McKie 3/0, Lulu Zhang d Ray Liu 3/0, Michael Hobincu d Sharee Templeton 3/2, Don Vo d Char Berglund 3/1. Division 2 Don Vo d Andrew Hopewell 3/0, Lulu Zhang d Michael Hobincu 3/0, Michael Hobincu d Anddrew
McCabe 38. NTP’s: 3rd Doug Hurley, 7th Wayne Cormick, 12th Alan Guthrie, 16th Wayne Cormick. Ball run to 32 pts. Also, on Tuesday 11/08/2026, 17 MNC Veteran golfers competed in a single stableford at Safety Beach Golf Course, which was also in very
Dave H (64) Dean (97) Sam (60) Leader Board DILLIGAF 32 Is It In 29 Thunderstruck 24 Fluke Shots 22 Warriors 20 Bad Habits 19 Bull Finish 16
90.0, Phil H 80.0, Johan G 78.0, Jacob W 77.0, Dave K 69.0 The F-Class match: Ben R 197.6, Johan G 194.5, Carl P 190.7, Phil H 186.4, Dave K 185.3, Matt K 180.5, Daniel R 175.2, Josh P 165.4, Jamie B 143.2, Oliver B 139.2, Ashley G 121.2, Lee D 43.0
Hopewell 3/0, Lulu Zhang d Don Vo 3/0. WINNER: Lulu Zhang from Don Vo. Division 3 King McKie d Char Berglund 3/0, Sharee Templeton d Ray Liu 3/1, Char Berglund d Ray Liu 3/1, King McKie d Sharee Templeton 3/2. WINNER: King McKie from Sharee Templeton. good condition. Winner: John Willey 40, 1st runner-up John Clancy 35. NTP’s: 11th (Terry’s Pro Play), 7th Mark Feeney, 9th Chris Noel. Thanks to Terry Perfrement for the much appreciated sponsorship. Eagle on 10th – Jim Rutter. Ball run to 32 pts.
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FOURACRE, Ronald Late of Coffs Harbour, formerly of Tamworth. Loved husband of Betty, dear father to Robyn (dec’d), Jennifer (dec’d), Ron and Wendy. Cherished father-in-law, grand-father and great grand-father.
11.12.1945 – 12.08.2026 Our wonderful Mum, Ardis, passed away peacefully on 12 August 2026, surrounded by family. Adored wife of the late Terry. Deeply loved mother of Ryan, Shannon, and Riley. Treasured grandmother to Van- Louis. Cherished mother-in-law to Sam and Holly. Fondly remembered by her four-legged family: Richo, Stevie, and Truck. Ardis leaves behind a legacy of love, gratitude, and laughter. “A heartfelt thank you for being my friend. I have lived such a great, lucky life, and I’m so grateful for all the time, laughter, and care we shared.” The family extends their deepest gratitude to the exceptional Palliative Care team for their unwavering kindness and support.
As per family wishes was privately cremated at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Garden, Stadium Drive Coffs Harbour. In the caring hands of
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13th August 2026, passed away peacefully at Calvary The Brelsford, late of Coffs Harbour. Dearly beloved wife of Keith (dec’d). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Vanessa & Mark and Shawn. Adored nan and ‘old-nan’ of their children.
Aged 89 May Your Axes Stay Sharp for Ever Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend Peter’s Celebration of Life to be held in the Chapel of Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour on Saturday, 22nd August 2026 commencing at 10am.
Mary’s Funeral Prayers were celebrated in St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Coffs Harbour on Wednesday 19th August 2026, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour.
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ROMERIL, Norma Mary 15th August 2026, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Late of Toormina. Dearly beloved wife of ‘Bob’ (dec’d). Much loved mother of David (dec’d), Andrew and Phil. Adored grandmother of their children. Aged 87 Years A Life Well Lived A private cremation was held for Norma at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour. A Celebration of Norma’s Life will be held at a later date.
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FREEMAN Heather Maida 17th August 2026, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Late of Grafton, formerly of Nambucca Heads and Woolgoolga. Reunited with her husband Ron (dec’d). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris, Ann & Clem, Margy & Paul, Helen & Brett and Peter & Omar. Loving nan of 14 grandchildren Josh, Jody, Mick (dec’d), Charlie, Sarah, Jack, Jaz, Joel, Anna, Zeb, Luke, Jake, Brigie, Meg and 11 great-grandchildren. Aged 95 Years Gentle Woman She Taught Us Love Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Heather’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Grafton on Tuesday 25th August 2026, commencing at 10.30 am, followed by private cremation at Hogbin Drive Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stadium Drive, Coffs Harbour. Please find livestream details on Keith Logue and Sons website.
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15th August 2026 Passed peacefully at St Josephs Aged Care.Much loved wife of John (dec). Adored mother of Kay. Loving grandmother to Karlee, Shannon and Craig. Treasured great-grandmother of Kirra, Mia, Seanna, and Jayde. Sister to Tom (dec). Aunty to Lorraine, Tommy (dec), Lynda, Trevor and their families. Sadly missed by all her extended family in the USA. Aged 102 Years Forever in Our Hearts Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Nancy’s Requiem Mass service on Tuesday, 8th September 2026 at 10.30am in the St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour. Thence for private cremation.
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FURNITURE - QB base (solid wood), bedside table, tall shelving unit - 6 shelves. $60 the lot. Pick up Sapphire Beach. Ph 0414 465 684
CABINET, 3 drawer $50. Ph 0415 669 378
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SOLID wood furniture handmade pine/ mahogany - QB base bookcase w/6 shelves bedside w/drawer & base. $90 the lot. Pick up Sapphire Beach. Ph 0414 465 484 F100726
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CARAVAN towing mirrors Quality Milenco vibration resistant $95. Coffs Harbour 0493 094 285 F060226
CATTLE feed, round bales of setaria. $100 the lot. Ph 0419 166 688
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AIR nailers x 2 Senco models SN2, SFN4. $100 for the pair. Ph 6651 8489 F171726
ANGLE grinder, 9" Bosch Blue $30. Ph 0411 109 012.
COCA-COLA Memorabilia Collection $95. 0409 863 898
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ECLIPSE, 8" purple wheelie rollator. Walking aid, intended for indoor & outdoor use, as new $65. Photos can be supplied. Ph 0490 161 119
GIRLS Dressing Table Circa 1950’s original mirror & handles $50 0427 544 008
LEGO, 7287, Police boat, BNIB, rare. $100 Ph 0412 354 974
POWER inverter 300watt, 12v 240v new $50. Ph 0415 858 981
SUNBEAM deep fryer large basket, new cond. $45. Ph 0411 300 156
WOOD turning 4 chisels, new set. $80. Ph 0415858981
MENS navy blue jacket, 51cm across the back. $100. Ph 0427 965 015.
PUPPY crate, large 75cm x 50cm x 60cm H Only used for 2 months $45. Photo can be supplied. 0490 161 119
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Classifieds 4981 8882 ANTIQUE bedroom dresser, 4 drawers w/ mirror. Photos can be supplied $100. Ph 0498 042 375 F030726
ANTIQUE, Sewing Cabinet. $60. 0466 525 814 F060226
ANTIQUE wall mirror $100. Ph 0411 361 205
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BIG timber shelf unit Multi use. $80. Ph 6652 3791 F290526
BLOODSTONE work boots mens size 11 $50 0491 363 638
COMMONWEALTH bank original 1988 $5 coin in mint condition to celebrate opening of Parliament House $30. 0490 161 119 Photos can be sent F260925
COMPANION evap cooler. $30. Ph 0402 429 896
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BOX set of 2 Don Bradman books, good cond. $100 Ph 0408 200 158 for more info or pics F310726
GRASS catcher - suit Ozito Cylinder mower New. $50 firm. Ph 5633 6352
ELECTRIC kettle, new $15. 6653 8337 F130226
EXERCISE Ball, with pump. Approx 1700 circumf. Pic avail. $25 ono. 0439 682 267 F210826
FE Holden steering column. $100. Iluka Ph 0438 466 423 F030726
C-PAP apnoea machine new, Res-Med 11 auto set. $800. Pick up only Ph 0419 615 302 e240726
CRATE for small dog/ rabbit, safe care training size 75cm x 50cm x 60cm, high quality. $35 Ph 0417 471 225
GUN bag, Spika 48" $20. Ph 0427 965 015. F210826
HIGH back orthopedic chair. Designed for the elderly as used in hospitals. $100 Photos can be supplied. Ph 0490 161 119 F030426
HOT Wheels - 50 avail No packaging. $60 the lot Ph 0412 354 974 F050626
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FILING cabinet, steel, 4 drawer. $40. Ph 0411 109 012. FLOOR rug, new woven, bright colours 1850x1200. Pic avail $35 ono. 0439 682 267 F210826
FOLDABLE support rail for seniors brand new in box $65 Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119 F140225
FOOT soaker/massager $30. Ph 0411 361 205 F220526
FORD car engines x 2 complete, suitable for parts or rebuilding. $300 ono for the pair. Ph 0413 077 493 RUSe181226CCNV
Horse Manure 25L - $5 100L - $18 500L - $80 Collection from Coffs CBD T: 6658 0540 M: 0458 451 727 RUSe190227
HYDRAULIC bucket lift and tilt controls for Ferguson 35 tractor $600. Ph 02 6649 1056
FRAMING Gun 'Bostich', Pneumatic good order, $100 Ph 0407 654 879 F100426
FREEZER, Conia upright, 4.5 star rating, 5 drawers, GWO, $150 0432 024 091 e040926
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DOOR Gym set new $50. Ph 0412 081 950 F240125
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MOBILITY Scooter suitable for all terrains hardly used, ex cond $7,500 ono. Ph 0419 224 403.
PURPLELINE Nemesis lock. $100. Ph 0402 429 896 F140826
RACING bike. $100 Ph 0411 361 205 F220526
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READER'S Digest "Hear Them Again" 10LP Vinyl box set. 122 popular songs 1910s -1950s. Limited edition #6311. $75 Photos can be supplied. Ph 0490 161 119 F030426
OVERNIGHT bag with make up purse, many compartments, very clean, handy size. $30 Ph 0418 865 537 F130326
OZTRAIL screen room 3m x 3m $50. Ph 0402 429 896 F140826
OZTRAIL stretcher x 2 $50 each. Ph 0402 429 896
TABLE tennis table (Double Happiness) Two brand new nets around 200 3 star balls, 2 expert style bats, spin-max sport bag and others $1400 ono. Pickup only. Call Joseph on 0402 375 037
JIGSAW puzzles x 25 clean and boxed. $4 each or $100 for the lot Ph 6651 2553.
TEAPOT, herbal infuser glass & stainless steel $55. Ph 0407 654 879
RING box, 'Nini' collectable miniature teapot, ceramic, elaborate gold trim & floral relief. $35. Ph 0407 654 079 F0506226
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TIMBER bookcase 3 level, handmade Photos can be supplied $100. Ph 0498 042 375 F030726
TREE guards, approx 4ft H, 2ft W, weld mesh $12each. Ph 6653 8337 TV 80cm (32”) + DVD player $100 0491 035 704
PETROL blower homelite mighty lite HBL26, exc cond, litt le use, $60. Ph 0417 283 380
ROCKWELL 4500 series 240v rotary buffer $30. Ph 0411 109 012
TV stand with 7 drawers solid brown wood. Exc cond. $35. Ph 0415 981 605
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KARCHER, Electric Mop. $25. 0466 525 814 F060226
PIANOLA and stool in GC, over 50 player rolls $1,800 ono. 0498 176 876
KODAK Box Brownie camera, vintage, model D620 made in England $50. Ph 0408 200 158 for more info or pics.
PLANT tying tape gun + 8 rolls tape + 5,000 staples $100 0407 654 879
LADIES clothing mostly new, size 6. Must sell going cheap. Contact Kim 0403 280 231
POLETHERA leather women's crossover shoulder bag. Brand new. Unwanted gift $35. Photos can be supplied 0490 161 119
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LADIES kilt, size 12 authentic Lindsay design $55. Ph Trish - 0411 244 386 F170726.
LEGO, 7139 Star Wars Ewok attack BNIB, rare $100. Ph 0412 354 974 F050626
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SAFETY gate, deluxe fits 73cm x 1.02m with 2 bonus extensions, child and pet safe. $40. Ph 0411 300 156 F100426
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PORCELAIN biscuit jar (8in high) with cream and jam pots, tea strainer and small flat teaspoon holder. $35. 0400 641 561 F210225
VASES - 2 blue vintage stylee, ceramic, 26cm H x 1.5lt & 2.0lt, smart decor. $25ea. Ph 0407 654 879 F290526
VINTAGE style hat rack 1.9m tall. Photos can be supplied. $65. Ph 0490 161 119
SAFETY signs collectable. $100 Iluka Ph 0438 466 423 F030726
SCHOOL desk, folding wood, original, very old 600 x 440 pic avail. $50 ono. 0439 682 267
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Motors 2010 Peugot wagon 308 2lt turbo diesel XSE HDi 6 speed manual, seats 7 175,920kms, tyres good sun roof and tow pack reg DS89CM to Sept '26 $4,500. 0418 662 558.
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VINTAGE timber mini bar. $60. 6652 8815
WASHING machine LG Inverter direct drive WT-H550 5.5kg $95. Ph 0461 571 416
HYUNDAI, 1102, Auto needs head, good cond best offer. Unregistered Ph 0428 292 378.
WOOD picture frame plus tapestry frame with side bars&wing nuts 74cm tall. $20 each. Ph 0407 654 879
MAZDA 3 Neo seda 2016. Good cond, new tyres, 96,000km, rego DNT56C till 28/02/27 $11,000. 0434 299 340
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SIMPSONS - large box of character dolls, items & pieces from show. Ex gift for collector $100. 6652 3791
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DECEASED estate Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross ES 09/2018, petrol 15,723km, one owner serviced reg, Reg DZN35X, $16,500. Ph 0402 732 660
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MERCEDES Jayco Conquest 2023 MS24-4 come down bed, large fridge/freezer separate toilet & shower, gas hot water stove & oven, m’wave air con 50,000km. FCH48T $130,000 Ph 0401 035 674
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RYOBI Doorman auto door closer x 2. $20 for both. Ph 0411 109 012
2011 VW Crafter, LWB reg Nov 26 DJ67WL solar w/batteries, diesel 6 speed shiftmatic, shower and toilet, double bed or 2 single. $70,000 ono Laurieton. 0458 940 570 e210826ALL
TREADMILL, Everfit, as new, barely used. $150 Ph 6651 2773
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ROCKPORT mens shoes, black, size 9 $100 Ph 0427 965 015
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THE World Book of Davies with a genuine print date 8/12/96. VGC $25. Ph 0417 283 380
ROCKWELL 240v rotary buffer. $20. Ph 0411 109 012.
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JAYCO Freedom pop top 2004, a/c annex, new awning VGC throughout rego Q89524 11/26 $14,500 Ph 0438 524 149
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PARROT cage, 450 x 450 x 600. $60. Ph 0419 995 053. F100726
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MIRROR, swivel, on stand $100. 0411 361 205
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DEEP fryer. Very good condition. $60. Ph 0417 283 380
DOG house, smallmedium $15 6656 4700
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DOG / cat carrier suit small dog. Near new cond. Safety door $44. 0417 471 225
MENS Tweed coat 53cm across the back. $100. Ph 0427 965 015.
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FILING cabinet, good cond 1.35m H x 47cm W. $100. Ph 0415 858 981
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BOOGIE board, vintage Morey, Mach 7-7, yellow orange and black, front mounted leash. $80. Ph 0408 223 662.
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BED stick, VGC $50 Ph 0419 224 403
GL refrigerator good working order $50 ph 0410 199 915 F300126
ELECTRIC fence energiser, hardly used $100. Ph 6653 8337 or 0419 166 688
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COLLAPSIBLE electrical kettle. New cond, great size for travel collapses into very small item for packing. $30 Ph 0418 865 537
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A I D A C A R E Commode, VGC, $99 0428 285 643
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CLICKGEAR 3.5+ golf push buggy. Wheel cover, brand new cooler bag & mesh bag included. $100. Cash only. Photos can be sent Ph 0408 254 884
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An isolated setting, a gruesome murder and a town whose entire population could be suspects – this six-part series shares its key ingredients with any number of recent outback-noir thrillers. But nothing is what it seems in Nulla, and the same is true of this strikingly cinematic, Twin Peaks-esque drama, which seems devised to make its viewers almost as uncomfortable as its characters. This firstseason finale begins with a sudden death, a secret tunnel and suspicions galore. But detectives Lucic (Michael Dorman) and Nell (Liv Hewson, above right with Dorman) don’t have long to join the dots – he has been summoned to the Iron Ring to pay his debts, while she must confront Jonas’ killer.
A viral moment at the 2024 AACTA Awards saw The Cheap Seats co-host Tim McDonald struggle to open an envelope, and it’s been a running joke for his colleagues Melanie Bracewell and Mel Tracina ever since. From tearing lolly packets to unfolding letters or extending an umbrella, no task is too small for the comedian to fumble. But how will he go when tasked with unlocking one of Deal or No Deal’s iconic gold briefcases? Tune in to find out as McDonald and Bracewell (above right with host Grant Denyer) team up to take on TV’s ultimate game of chance, hoping to win up to $200,000 on behalf of Learning for Life Autism Centre, and make Denyer giggle along the way.
Working as a conduit between check-in staff, cleaners, baggage handlers and passengers at one of the country’s biggest airports, there’s not a problem that Tobias Wallace (Hugo Weaving, right) can’t fix. Inspired by an encounter with Melbourne Airport’s real-life chaplain, this big-hearted drama delves into the human moments hidden in the chaos of travel operations. Focused on helping people wherever he can, Tobias takes an unconventional approach to pastoral care.
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SEVEN (6)
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TEN (5)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (Final, R) 10.30 Take 5. (R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 1.50 Treasure & Dirt. (Mlv, R) 2.55 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.25 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Mad, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. (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 MOVIE: Fallen Angels Murder Club: Friends To Die For. (2022, 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: A Machu Picchu Proposal. (2025, G) 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. 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 Attenborough’s Parenthood. (PGa, 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.
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. The team focuses on food growing. 8.20 Saint-Pierre. (PG) Fitz and Arch’s investigation of a severed finger turns into a case of vigilante justice. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) Nine artists create portraits of celebrities. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.45 New Zealand Spy. (Mv, R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 11.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 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 The King. (Mal) 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Malv, R) 1.20 World On Fire. (Malv, R) 3.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 MOVIE: The Help. (2011, Ma, R) An author writes a book detailing the African-American maids’ point of view on the families they work for. Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer. 11.00 The Voice. (PGal, R) Five more artists prepare to audition. 12.15 Eyewitness. (MA15+adv, R) Ryan is forced to interfere with an autopsy. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 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 25. Dolphins v Parramatta Eels. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.45 MOVIE: Into The Blue 2: The Reef. (2009, MA15+sv, R) Two divers go on an extreme adventure. Chris Carmack. 12.35 Resident Alien. (Malv, 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) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple know it’s time to make a decision. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) 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 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 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 BBC News At Ten. 3.15 France 24. 3.45 PBS News. 4.45 Inside The Huddle. 5.15 Over The Black Dot. 5.45 Jeopardy! 6.35 Celebrity Jeopardy. (Premiere) 8.30 The Vampire Lestat. (Return) 10.20 MOVIE: Interview With The Vampire. (1994, MA15+) 12.35am The Vampire Lestat: After Dark. 1.35 Sex Tape Italy. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Under The Hammer. 3.00 Feel Good Road Trips. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Americas. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Night Boat To Dublin. (1946, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Thirteen. (2007, PG) 11.00 Late Programs.
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. Noon 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. 2am The Bond Report. 3.00 Steve Price. 4.00 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Efficiency Expert. (1991, PG) 7.45 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 10.05 The Movie Teller. (2023, M, Spanish) 12.15pm Year Of The Dog. (2007, M) 2.00 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 4.10 Poms. (2019, PG) 5.50 We Think The World Of You. (1988, PG) 7.40 Hampstead. (2017, PG) 9.35 The Teacher Who Promised The Sea. (2023, Spanish) 11.35 Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Hockey. Men’s FIH World Cup. Australia v Spain. 12.30pm American Pickers. 1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. STIHL Series. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 24. Collingwood v Brisbane Lions. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.15 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. (2018, M) 10.10 MOVIE: A Simple Favour. (2018, M) 12.30am Legacies. 1.20 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.15 The Summit. 3.30 Surfing Aust. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Bubble’s Hotel. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. Noon Sing About This Country. 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. 5.25 Nula. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 MOVIE: Happy Feet. (2006, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny. (2006, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.
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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. (PGa, R) 2.45 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. (Final, R) 3.30 Kumi’s Japan. (R) 4.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) 5.05 Aust Story. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Finland From Above. (R) 11.00 Ireland’s Secrets From Above. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Maven. (Ml) 2.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.20 Lisbon & WWII: Spies, Gold And Diplomacy. (PGa, R) 5.25 Dad’s Secret War: France 1944. (PGav)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Morning. 12.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.40 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Arvo. 2.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Late arvo. 5.30 Border Security. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Knights v Tigers. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Canterbury Bulldogs v Canberra Raiders. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 All 4 Adventure. (R) 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (Return, 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) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) Alphy is caught in a train murder-mystery. 8.20 Father Brown. (PGv) Father Brown investigates when a murder derails the live broadcast of a radio drama. 9.05 Doc Martin. (Final, Ma, R) As the village prepares to throw a farewell party for the Ellinghams, Ruth helps Mrs Tishell deal with the news. 9.50 Falling. (Ml, R) Follows the relationship between a nun and a priest. 10.40 Little Disasters. (Mal, R) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Queen Elizabeth II: Her Story, Our Century. (PG) 8.35 The Assassinations Of Queen Victoria. 9.55 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Ms, R) 10.55 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 12.00 Daddy Issues. (Return, Mls) 3.00 Those Who Stayed. (Mal, R) 3.45 Jersey And Guernsey. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team explores prehistoric caves. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World Dominion. (2022, Mav, R) Two generations of heroes attempt to shape the destiny of humans and dinosaurs. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard. 11.30 The Voice. (PGal, R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Ipswich Super440. Day 1. Highlights. 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 25. St George Illawarra Dragons v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: Training Day. (2001, MA15+dlv, R) 12.25 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) 1.15 Next Stop. (R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGw) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Neale is determined to make his new design and plans transform Nicola and Richard’s tired Gold Coast home. 9.40 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back on their best layout transformations and extensions. 10.40 Watson. (Mm, R) The team helps Laila’s son. 11.40 FBI. (Mav, R) The team races to stop a murderer’s plan. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30
9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Quarter-final. Eastern Suburbs v Eastwood. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. St George Illawarra Dragons v North Queensland Cowboys. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: The Shawshank Redemption. (1994, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Fargo. (1996, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Bondi Rescue. 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.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am We Think The World Of You. Continued. (1988, PG) 6.50 Tokyo Story. (1953, PG, Japanese) 9.20 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 11.10 The Lost King. (2022, M) 1.10pm Solitary Man. (2009) 2.50 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 5.10 Delfin. (2019, PG, Spanish) 6.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 8.30 John Wick. (2014, MA15+) 10.25 Erotica 2022. (2022, MA15+, Polish) 1am Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. STIHL Series. Replay. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The Car Club. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Australian Nationals. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 8.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Adelaide v GWS Giants. 11.00 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 4.45pm The Dog House UK. 5.45 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo. (2002, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets Of Dumbledore. (2022, M) 10.20 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. 11.45 The Purge. 1.25am MOVIE: Girl In The Basement. (2020, MA15+) 3.05 The Dog House UK. 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. 12.10pm Paid In Full: The Battle For Black Music. 1.15 Nula. 1.45 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 2.40 The Drover’s Boy. 2.55 Over The Black Dot. 3.25 Homesteads. 4.00 Stompem Ground 2022: Blekbala Mujik. 4.50 Our Medicine. 6.00 Home, Land & Sea. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 MOVIE: Lake Placid. (1999, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Krush Groove. (1985, M) 11.45 Late Programs.
Programs. 3.25pm MOVIE: Tummy Tom 2: A New Friend For Tummy Tom. (2024) 4.25 Children’s Programs. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.45 Rocket Club. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 9.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Late Programs. 6am Weekend First Edition. 10.00 Weekend Newsday. 11.00 The Bond Report. Noon Weekend Newsday. 2.00 Steve Price. 3.00 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. 2am The World According To Rowan Dean. 3.00 Lefties Losing It. 3.30 Opinionated. 4.00 Late Programs.
Better Homes And Gardens. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Winx Stakes Day and Mekka Raceday. 5.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 6.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne. 9.15 Lewis. 11.15 Escape To The Country. 12.15am Bondi Vet. 1.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Late Programs.
SUNDAY, August 23 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (Final, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 3.10 The Assembly. (PG, R) 4.00 Creative Types. (PGl, R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 5.00 Take 5. (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 Georgia From Above. (PG, R) 11.00 Ireland’s Secrets From Above. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.30 The Exiles: Secretly Deported. (Premiere, PGa)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Morning. 12.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.40 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Arvo. 2.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Late arvo. 5.30 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. Titans v Broncos. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Roosters v NZ Warriors. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Roosters v Tigers.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Good Food Everyday. (PGa, R) 10.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 11.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 12.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 12.30 Gogglebox Aust. (PGlmnsv, 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. The team returns to Beaumaris Castle, Anglesey. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. Nine artists create portraits of celebrities. 8.20 Treasure & Dirt. (Final, Malv) Nell closes in on Jonas’ killer. 9.20 Falling. (Ml) Anna attempts to adjust to her new life. 10.05 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 10.50 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.15 Doc Martin. (Final, Ma, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Days That Shocked The World: September 11. (Mal) 9.25 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.20 Kennedy. (PG, R) 11.05 Queens That Changed The World. (Ms, R) 1.55 David Baddiel: Jews Don’t Count. (MA15+l, R) 2.55 A Hollywood Spy Against The Nazis. (PGa, R) 4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) 8.00 7NEWS Spotlight. 9.00 Body In The Snow: The Murder Of Joanna Yeates. (Mav, R) 11.30 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (Mav, R) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Ipswich Super440. Day 2. Highlights. 1.30 Curfew. (MA15+av) 2.30 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) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Unforgotten – Crystal Pt 1. (MA15+av) 11.20 Murder In The 21st. (MA15+sv) 12.10 Surfing Australia TV. (R) 12.40 Iconic Australia. (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+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. (Return) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (PGm) Watson’s biohacker friend returns when he rushes his new girlfriend to the Holmes Clinic after a gene-editing experiment goes wrong. 9.00 FBI. (Mav) Chaos erupts in the city when an attack disrupts cell, internet and emergency services. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
Programs. 12.30pm Ben And Holly. 12.55 Talking Tom Heroes. 1.20 PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.35 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Zog. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 The Gruffalo. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 8.10 Secrets Of The Penguins. 8.55 Animal Park. 10.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.10 Late Programs.
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.35pm Salt Joy. 3.10 Jeopardy! 4.25 France 24. 4.55 PBS Washington Week. 5.20 PBS News Compass Points. 5.50 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Vampire Lestat. 9.30 The Mystery Of Monster Waves. 10.30 The Vampire Lestat: After Dark. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 2. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00
Feel Good Road Trips. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm The Master. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Jabba’s Movies. 2.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. Melbourne v GWS Giants. 4.30 My Greek Odyssey. 5.30 The Great Outdoors. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Getaway. 12.30 My Favorite Martian. 1.00 MOVIE: Eight O’Clock Walk. (1954, PG) 2.50 Poirot. 4.00 Midsomer Murders. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 8. Cronulla Sharks v Parramatta Eels. 8.00 David Attenborough’s Asia. 9.10 Paramedics. 10.10 Emergency. 11.10 Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 Building The Dream. 9.00 IFISH. 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 The Living Room. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Boston Blue. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
NEWS24 (53) 6am Weekend First Edition. 8.00 Sunday Agenda. 9.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon Weekend Newsday. 3.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. 4.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Sunday Agenda. 7.00 The Jaimee Rogers Show. 8.00 The Macpherson Angle. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Late Edition. 2am Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.25 Delfin. (2019, PG, Spanish) 9.05 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 11.10 Sasquatch Sunset. (2024, M) 12.45pm The Teacher Who Promised The Sea. (2023, M, Spanish) 2.40 We Think The World Of You. (1988, PG) 4.30 Hampstead. (2017, PG) 6.25 Treasure Of The Yankee Zephyr. (1981, PG) 8.30 Sympathy For The Devil. (2023, MA15+) 10.10 Fargo. (1996, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am The Fishing Show. 7.00 My Fishing Place. 7.30 Creek To Coast. 8.00 America’s Game. 9.00 Deep Water Salvage. 10.00 American Pickers. 11.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 12.30pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 2. Sydney v Essendon. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. Sydney v North Melbourne. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 7.30 MOVIE: Ford V Ferrari. (2019, M) 10.40 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.40pm The Toys That Built The World. 4.40 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.10 MOVIE: The Addams Family 2. (2021, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001, PG) 10.15 MOVIE: Shazam! (2019, M) 12.50am Bel-Air. 1.45 Love Island Games. 4.30 LEGO DreamZzz. 5.10 Barney’s World: I Love Me Too. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 3.05pm Football. West Kimberley Football League. Women’s. Grand Final. Replay. 4.30 Soh Presents: Generations And Dynasties. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Earth Oven. 8.30 MOVIE: Finke: There And Back. (2018, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Mad Max. (1979, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.
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MONDAY, August 24 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.45 Father Brown. (PG, R) 11.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.55 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 2.55 Going Places. (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. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Morning. 12.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.40 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Arvo. 2.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Late arvo. 5.30 The Chase Australia. (R)
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. (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. 10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.40 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. (Ma) 9.25 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 12.45 Fargo. (Mlv, R) 2.40 Jersey And Guernsey. (R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Singapore Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The Voice. (PGal) 8.40 The Rookie. (Mav) A routine check takes a sudden turn. 9.40 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics. 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGas) 12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.10 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) 8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.10 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 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 The Big Bang Theory. (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. 4.25 PBS News Compass Points. 4.55 Al Jazeera. 5.25 Alone Germany. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Vampire Lestat. 9.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.25 The Vampire Lestat: After Dark. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 3. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 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 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.15 Mighty Ships. 11.15 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon David Attenborough’s Asia. 1.10 Midsomer Murders. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Tonight’s The Night. (1954) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.
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)
SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 8.20 Treasure Of The Yankee Zephyr. (1981, PG) 10.25 We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 12.05pm Moving. (1993, M, Japanese) 2.20 Delfin. (2019, PG, Spanish) 4.00 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 5.45 Kindred. 7.30 Inshallah A Boy. (2023, M, Arabic) 9.40 The Piano Teacher. (2001, MA15+, French) 12.10am Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 9. Ipswich Super440. Day 2. Highlights. 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 Aussie Gold Hunters. 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: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002, PG) 11.45 Seinfeld. 12.45am Legacies. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 Baywatch. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Bubble’s Hotel. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm MOVIE: Finke: There And Back. (2018, M) 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. 5.25 The 77 Percent. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Finding Dawn. (2006, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Stand By Me. (1986, M) Midnight Late Programs.
Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 3.00 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 Late Edition. 1.00 Credlin. 2.00 Bolt Report. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 The Late Debate. 5.00 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, August 25 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) 11.00 Planet America. (R) 11.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 2.55 Living Black. (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 Morning Programs. 10.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Morning. (Alt schedule may be shown). 12.00 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 12.40 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Arvo. 2.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Aust v Bangladesh. Late arvo. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Ml, 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 Kitchen Cabinet. (Final) 9.00 The Assembly. (Final, PGa, R) 9.45 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (R) 10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R) 10.50 Four Corners. (R) 11.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 11.50 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.35 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (PGa, 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. (PGs) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (R) 11.20 Mozart/Mozart. (Mas) 1.10 Blackwater. (Malsv, R) 3.20 Jersey And Guernsey. (PGaw, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice. (PGal) There are five spots left. 9.05 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay helps Leo, whose passion for his Italian restaurant faded after losing his son. 10.05 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.05 Happy’s Place. (PGad) 12.05 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, 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 Trigger Point. (MA15+alv) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 The Teacher: Body In The Lake. (Mal) 11.15 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 GolfBarons. (PGl, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Explore TV. (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) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) An unexpected success buoys the players as they face another day in the manor. 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 The Big Bang Theory. (Ms, R) Penny tries to sabotage Leonard’s plan. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Viking Quest: America. 2.55 Inside The Huddle. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.40 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.35 The Vampire Lestat. 9.35 MOVIE: Thelma And Louise: Born To Live. (2025, M) 10.35 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 4. 1.50am Travel Man. 2.20 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 Animal Rescue. 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 Animal Rescue. 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 Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.00 Agatha Raisin. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Jack. (1964, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.
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. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 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 The Crow’s Egg. Continued. (2014, PG, Tamil) 6.40 Vai. (2019, PG) 8.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 10.25 In A Land That No Longer Exists. (2022, M, German) 12.20pm Oliver’s Universe. (2022, M, Spanish) 2.25 Treasure Of The Yankee Zephyr. (1981, PG) 4.30 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 7.30 J. Edgar. (2011, M) 10.00 Disobedience. (2018, MA15+) 12.10am Dead Again. (1991, M) 2.10 Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia ReDiscovered. 10.30 Hockey. Men’s FIH World Cup. Australia v South Africa. 12.30pm Storage Wars. 1.00 Ice Road Truckers. 4.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 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. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 11.15 Seinfeld. 12.15am Legacies. 1.55 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.50 Jeopardy! Australia. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.35 MOVIE: Finding Dawn. (2006, M) 1pm The Panther Within. 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. 5.25 Indian Country Today News. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Murder In Big Horn. 9.00 MOVIE: Antwone Fisher. (2002, MA15+) 11.10 Late Programs.
Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.35 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.15 Chopped Junior. 10.55 Late Programs. 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Fight For The Right. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight Late Edition. 1.00 Credlin. 2.00 Bolt Report. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 Late Programs.
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TEN (5)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.15 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (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 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) 1.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.45 My Way. (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 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. (PG) 9.00 New Zealand Spy. (Final, PG) 9.25 QI. (Final, Ml) 9.55 Planet America. (R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Treasure & Dirt. (Final, Malv, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 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. (Ml) 8.35 The Airport Chaplain. (Premiere, Ml) 9.35 James May: Our Man In India. (Ml, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Congregation. (MA15+s) 11.55 Crime. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Jersey And Guernsey. (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. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Miss Universe Australia 2026. (PG) Looks at the Miss Universe Australia contest. 11.30 The Agenda Setters. 12.30 Everything I Know About Love. (Mals) 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) 8.45 Banjo And Ro’s Grand Island Hotel. (PG) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.25 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (MA15+av) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Destination WA. 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) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Fresh certainty manufactures a manor-wide mystery. 9.00 Boston Blue. (Mv) Jonah struggles with anger and grief, confronting the killer and testing family bonds. Mae and Sarah face painful truths. 10.00 10’s Late News. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.55pm 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Vampire Lestat. 9.30 The Future With Hannah Fry. (Return) 10.30 The Vampire Lestat: After Dark. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 5. 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 Animal Rescue. 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 Animal Rescue. 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 Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.10 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Sleeping Tiger. (1954, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Days Of Our Lives. 8.30 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. 1.00 The Young And The Restless. 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 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. Continued. (2019, PG) 7.05 Kindred. 8.55 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 10.35 Inshallah A Boy. (2023, M, Arabic) 12.40pm Corsage. (2022, M) 2.45 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 4.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 7.30 Absolute Power. (1997, M) 9.45 Body Heat. (1981, M) 11.50 Dicks: The Musical. (2023, MA15+) 1.30am Late Programs. 5.40 The Bookshop. (2017, PG)
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.40pm Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Day 5. Afternoon session. 2.40 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.00 Cricket. Second Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 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. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005, M) 11.35 Seinfeld. 12.35am Baywatch. 2.20 My Way. 2.35 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 News. 5.55 Bamay. 6.30 Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef. 7.25 Skin In The Game. 8.35 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.35 Over The Black Dot. 10.05 Inside The Huddle. 10.35 MOVIE: Aitamaako’Tamisskapi Natosi: Before The Sun. (2023) 12.15am Late Programs.
Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.35 The Piano. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.55 Late Programs. 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 3.00 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 Late Edition. 1.00 Credlin. 2.00 Bolt Report. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 The Late Debate. 5.00 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, August 27 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.00 New Zealand Spy. (Final, PG, R) 11.25 QI. (Final, Ml, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Falling. (Ml, R) 1.55 Back Roads. (R) 2.25 Home Delivery. (R) 2.55 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.55 Frankie Drake. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.55 Canal Boat Diaries. 11.30 One For The Road. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGs, 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) 1.15 Banjo And Ro’s Grand Island Hotel. (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. (n) 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 9.30 Treasure & Dirt. (Final, Malv, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 11.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 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 Spain With Michael Portillo. (PG) 8.20 Jewels Of The Mediterranean. (PGa) 9.15 Say Nothing. (MA15+lv) 10.05 SBS World News Late. 10.35 Reyka. (Masv) 11.35 Saving The F*cking Planet. (Premiere, Mls) 1.50 Children Of Chaos: What Became Of WWII Orphans. (PGa, R) 3.30 999 The Forgotten Girls Of The Holocaust. (PGanv, 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. (PGa) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Power Struggle. (PGa, R) Looks at the crash of a Boeing 737 in Indonesia. 9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Michelle Buckingham. (Malsv, R) Ron Iddles revisits notable cases. 10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) 11.30 To Be Advised. 12.40 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, 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. Round 26. Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGam) 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) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.40 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv) A US naval officer is arrested for murder while trying to destroy a treasure map. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 11.35 Two And A Half Men. (PGas, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Holy Marvels. 2.00 The Swiping Game. 2.20 Insight. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 France 24. 4.25 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Will AI Take My Job? 9.25 Alone Australia. 10.30 The Vampire Lestat: After Dark. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 6. 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 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Coastwatch Oz. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 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. 11.00 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Up The Chastity Belt. (1971, PG) 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 Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Days Of Our Lives. 8.30 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. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Bookshop. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.45 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 10.45 J. Edgar. (2011, M) 1.15pm Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 3.15 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 5.20 The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 7.35 How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022, M) 9.30 Love Lies Bleeding. (2024, MA15+) 11.30 The Handmaid’s Tale. (1990, MA15+) 1.30am Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Deadliest Roads. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL. Legends Game For Prostate Cancer. Victoria v The All-Stars. 10.00 Kick Ons. 10.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions. (Premiere) 11.45 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: Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix. (2007, M) 11.15 Seinfeld. 12.15am Rugby Heaven. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.45pm 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. 5.25 Te Ao With Moana. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The End Of The Valley. 9.00 MOVIE: Jackie Chan’s First Strike. (1996, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 10.00 72 Cutest Animals. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 Late Programs. 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. Noon NewsDay. 3.00 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 Late Edition. 1.00 Credlin. 2.00 Bolt Report. 3.00 Paul Murray Live. 4.00 The Late Debate. 5.00 Late Programs.
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By Aiden BURGESS AMAIA Wain has taken her place amongst the best female Aussie Rules players in the country. The former Bellingen Bulldogs and Sawtell/ Toormina Saints player made her AFLW debut, playing for the Western Bulldogs in their opening round win against the Gold Coast Suns on the Gold Coast. The 18-year-old had four disposals and four tackles in the Dogs’ wet-weather win against the Suns. The Urunga resident made her AFLW debut after being selected at pick number four by the Western Bulldogs in this year’s inaugural AFLW pre-season draft.
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q Amaia Wain in action for the Bellingen Bulldogs.
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