Dungog Shire News Of The Area 29 JULY 2026

Connecting to Country, and each other, at Stroud NAIDOC celebrations

By Thomas O’KEEFE

STROUD’S Lions Park was a place of laughter, learning and connection during a major NAIDOC Week celebration on Wednesday 15 July.

The free family event saw many children and adults alike celebrate Aboriginal culture and deepen their connection to Country.

The day began with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, led by Uncle Justin Ridgeway, which set the tone for a day built on respect, reflection and celebration.

Accompanied by Kaiyu on the didgeridoo, Uncle Justin invited everyone to let the smoke carry away their stress, allow them move forward with kindness, and continue to walk together as one race - the human race - practising ‘wakulda,’ –walking together as one.

“One of the highlights of the day was the traditional Worimi dance workshop led by the young men from Murrook Culture Centre,” local author Rachel Barry told NOTA.

“Children and adults eagerly joined in, following their movements as they

learned the Dance of Dreamtime to the music of the didgeridoo and the beat of the clap sticks.

“Participants learned the story of a time when only the spirits and the animals wandered the earth.

“The workshop offered a meaningful opportunity for everyone to experience culture through movement, music and storytelling,” she said.

“The experience has made a lasting impression on the children,” said Katie Gorton, who runs a local

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DYING TO FORAGE

Play it safe. Leave wild foods where they are; it’s too easy to get it wrong.

By Eve NESMITH

THE cool weather often brings the right conditions for wild mushrooms but if you’re a fan of foraging for fungi, the message from experts is clear.

Just stop. Now.

“There’s a romantic notion of going out and sourcing your own food,” says University of NSW food

microbiologist Associate Professor Julian Cox.

“We’re seeing it become trendy on social media and even in culinary circles, where

restaurant menus celebrate not just local produce, but wild ingredients.

“But foraging individually exposes people to a range of

food safety risks if they are not careful - and these can have deadly consequences.”

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Funding boost for rural community halls

By Jacie WHITFIELD

FOR many rural towns, the local hall is far more than a building. It is where neighbours gather, volunteers organise events, children perform in concerts, emergency information is shared and communities come together during both celebrations and difficult times.

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these important community spaces for future generations.

Applications have opened for a program offering ten grants of $10,000 to help improve rural community halls and community hubs across Australia.

The funding can be used for upgrades to either the interior or exterior of eligible buildings, helping ensure they remain safe, welcoming and accessible for local residents.

Across regional Australia, community halls often serve multiple purposes.

They host markets, weddings, school presentations, exercise classes, fundraising events, meetings and emergency response activities.

In many smaller communities, they are one of the few shared public spaces available.

The experience of the Rowena Community Hall in north-west

Hanson loses appeal over 'seriously offensive' tweet

By Adelaide LANG and Tom WARK, AAP

ONE Nation leader Pauline Hanson has failed to overturn a court ruling that she made a racist remark when she told a fellow senator to go "back to Pakistan".

After spending much of her decades-long career rejecting accusations of racism, One Nation founder Pauline Hanson has failed to quash a court ruling that she made a racist remark online.

She was found in 2024 to have racially vilified deputy Greens leader Mehreen Faruqi by telling her to "piss off back to Pakistan" in a tweet posted shortly after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

In his Federal Court decision handed down in 2024, Justice Angus Stewart ruled it was "seriously offensive" and a "strong form of racism".

Senator Hanson launched an appeal against the finding, with her barrister arguing the remarks might not have been pleasant but they did not intimidate people of colour.

The appeal was dismissed by the Full Court of the Federal Court on Monday, nearly four years after the social media post that landed the firebrand politician in hot water.

It came in response to a post on X, formerly Twitter, from Senator Faruqi on the day of the Queen's death in which she offered her condolences to those who knew the monarch.

But she added she could not mourn the passing of the leader of a "racist empire built on stolen lives, land and wealth of colonised peoples".

In a heated retort, Senator Hanson said she was appalled and disgusted by the comments.

"When you immigrated to Australia you

New South Wales highlights the difference targeted funding can make.

Once condemned and closed for four years, the hall has since been restored through a community-led campaign, with grant funding helping install reverse-cycle air conditioning.

Community Association member Vanessa Radford said the hall is now once again used by people of all ages for ANZAC Day services, school concerts, Country Women's Association Christmas celebrations and local weddings.

"It left a huge hole in the community" during the years it was closed, she said.

Organisations applying for the grants will need to demonstrate how their hall or hub is currently used, outline the proposed improvements and explain how the upgrades would encourage greater community participation.

While the funding is supported through Rabobank's Rural Community Hub Program, the broader focus is on protecting the places that help rural communities stay connected.

As aging halls across the country face mounting maintenance costs, grants like these can provide an important opportunity to keep these valued gathering places open, accessible and at the heart of community life. Applications close on August 30.

took every advantage of this country," she wrote.

"It's clear you're not happy, so pack your bags and piss off back to Pakistan."

The tweet sent to the Greens senator breached racial discrimination law, the primary judge found.

The remark was the "ultimate racist slur", Senator Faruqi noted after her victory in the Federal Court two years ago.

The social media stoush isn't the only time the two politicians have clashed, with some of Senator Hanson's more eye-catching stunts in the Senate drawing her colleague's ire.

The Greens senator accused the rightwinger of blatant racism and Islamophobia when the latter wore a burqa into parliament, just six days after the appeal hearing in November.

It was the second time Senator Hanson had pulled the burqa stunt.

The 72-year-old has recently come under fire since returning from a European trip, where she was seen holidaying in Italy with billionaire donor Gina Rinehart.

Senator Hanson also met with antiimmigration activist and convicted criminal Tommy Robinson and told a conservative conference Australia had been flooded with migrants.

Since returning, she has attracted criticism for describing domestic violence as a "twoway street" in comments she insists have been taken out of context.

A Roy Morgan poll published on Tuesday showed her anti-immigration party's primary vote dipped more than five percentage points to 22.5 per cent in the space of a week.

Suspected bird flu outbreak in native species

By Andrew STAFFORD and Laine CLARK, AAP

THE poultry industry is on alert after seven suspected bird flu cases were found in native species, potentially marking a new phase for the outbreak.

The poultry industry is on alert after seven sick greater crested terns were found in South Australia's southeast, sparking fears of a local transmission.

Five were collected from Southend in what could be the outbreak's first cluster of cases in Australia.

"This is the announcement conservationists have been dreading," the Invasive Species Council said.

Australia has 20 confirmed cases across SA, Western Australia, NSW and Queensland to date.

But only one has been

discovered in an Australian native, non-migratory bird species.

The greater crested terns have been sent to the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness in Geelong for final testing to confirm whether they will be officially added to the growing list.

Authorities stressed there had been no detections in poultry or the broader agricultural industry and no mass mortalities, adding that the risk to human health remained low.

However the poultry industry was bunkering down following the "unwelcome news" in SA.

"There is a very high possibility that it will eventually get into poultry," SA primary industries minister Clare Scriven told reporters on Monday.

"What we have been focused on with industry is that they will be as prepared as possible."

SA chief veterinary officer Skye Fruean said the focus should be on surveillance in a bid to contain the disease's spread as authorities waited on final testing results for the seven new suspected cases.

"We can't stop it spreading. What we can do is pick it up as early as possible and that will help us take action," she said.

"Until we get to the point of it being confirmed that we have local birds spreading it between each other, the situation doesn't change."

However the Invasive Species Council feared the discovery of the greater crested terns could mark a pivotal bird flu moment in Australia.

"If these cases represent

local transmission, we're entering a very different phase of this outbreak," policy director Carol Booth said.

"Instead of isolated infected birds arriving on our shores, we're potentially seeing the virus spreading through Australian wildlife."

Greater crested terns are a common and widely distributed species on the Australian coastline.

They are approaching the breeding season, which increases the risk of transmission as the birds gather in close-knit colonies of thousands.

"We have watched this story unfold overseas. It starts with a handful of dead seabirds," Dr Booth said.

"Then breeding colonies begin collapsing ... entire populations of vulnerable wildlife are pushed towards

q Seven suspected cases of bird flu have been detected in greater crested terns, a common coastal species in Australia. Photo: AAP Image/ Andrew Stafford.

the brink.

"No Australian wants to witness that happen here, but today is a reminder that it could."

She reiterated calls for the Commonwealth to invest $200 million in a wildlife resilience package.

It includes tightening invasive cat and fox control, eradicating invasive species from islands and restoring

wetlands to strengthen aquatic bird habitats.

Final test results for the seven birds collected in SA were expected in one or two days.

"The overseas experience has shown that we do expect it to spread," Dr Fruean said.

"We don't know what this is going to mean for Australia but we are preparing for the worst."

Community bus to drive opportunities to Dungog youth

A NEW community bus is set to open doors for young people across the Dungog region, helping them access sport, education and community activities that are often out of reach due to transport barriers.

Community advocate Jim Doyle said the 24-seat bus is about much more than

getting from one place to another.

"It takes a community to raise and support our young people," Mr Doyle said.

"Across Dungog we already have schools, sporting clubs, businesses and community groups doing wonderful things, however we can achieve even more

when we work together to create opportunities for our kids."

Mr Doyle said many young people miss out on sporting events, school excursions and community activities because transport is unavailable or too expensive.

"The bus will help remove that barrier, giving

Dungog Shire Council

young people the chance to participate, build confidence and develop new skills," he said.

Dungog High School and its feeder primary schools are expected to be the main users, with the bus also available to sporting clubs and community organisations throughout the region.

FREE TREE GIVEAWAY

Mr Doyle said investing in young people benefits the whole community.

"When we empower young people and make them feel valued, we're also building stronger clubs, organisations and future community leaders," he said.

He also thanked the Dungog Rodeo Committee

and everyone involved for their significant contribution towards the project.

"Their generosity has brought us another major step closer to making this community bus a reality. Every donation is an investment in the future of Dungog's young people."

To celebrate Local Government Week, and in conjunction with National Tree Day, Dungog Shire Council is once again giving away 350 native tube stock trees to residents of the Dungog Local Government Area.

Take advantage of this wonderful environmental council run program and get in quick to claim your FREE native tube tree from one of these three locations. Trees will be available from Tuesday, August 4, during Local Government Week.

Clarence Town Post Office 116 Prince St, Clarence Town 9am - 5pm Tuesday - Friday

Dungog Shire Council Administration Building 198 Dowling St, Dungog 8.45am - 4.30pm Tuesday - Friday

Riverdene Nursery

80 Allyn River Rd, East Gresford 9am - 3pm Tuesday - Friday

Please note that stocks are strictly limited! Trees will be distributed on a first in basis until allocation is exhausted. Limit of 3 trees per household.

Community Groups and schools are also invited to participate in the program and can claim up to 25 bush tucker or native trees from Riverdene Nursery. If your school or Community Group would like to take part, please contact Tracey Lowrey from Dungog Shire Council on 4995 7777 to arrange a tree voucher.

Help for farmers and families

EVERY 10 days, Australia loses a farmer to suicide.

Behind that number are families, communities and generations forever impacted.

As many farming families continue recovering from drought, floods, bushfires and other natural disasters while navigating increasing financial pressures, the need for support has never been greater.

This August, Australians are being urged to register, donate and throw on a flanno in support of Farm Angels' annual Flanno for a Farmer campaign.

The official day takes place on Friday, 14 August, with workplaces, schools, sporting clubs and communities invited to ‘throw on a flanno’ and help raise vital funds for farmers in need.

Since launching Flanno for a Farmer, Australians have raised more than $1.269 million to help Farm Angels deliver practical assistance to farming families, including emergency financial relief, food hampers, care packs, financial assistance and ongoing mental health and wellbeing support when they need it most.

Founder of Farm Angels, Natasha Johnston, said Australians can make a real difference through one simple act.

"Farming families are facing enormous challenges right now, and many are carrying those burdens quietly,” Ms Johnston said.

“Throwing on a flanno is a simple way to show they're not alone, but it's the donations behind it that allow us to provide

practical support when families need it most.

“Every registration, every donation and every person who throws on a flanno helps us continue supporting farming families through some of the toughest times of their lives.

“Together, we can remind them that someone cares."

Farm Angels provides tailored support to farming families across Australia, helping them stay on the land through financial assistance, food and essential supplies, care packages and mental health and wellbeing support during times of crisis.

To register, donate, buy an official Farm Angels Flanno or find out more, visit flannoforafarmer. com.au ahead of Flanno for a Farmer Day on 14 August.

Friday, 14

Timeline of adulthood has changed

IF you’re 31 years old and still living with your parents, you shouldn’t be, according to new research based on the answers of more than 1000 respondents.

1010 Australians were asked to weigh in on what age is ‘too old’ to still be living at home.

The harshest critics were the youngest and oldest Aussies, with both gen Z and

baby boomers agreeing that 30 was too old to be living with your family, compared to millennials and gen X who both said 32.

Interestingly, parents of under-18s are slightly less lenient (30) compared to those who don’t have children (32).

Sarah Megginson, a finance expert with Finder, who commissioned

the research, said many Australians still see moving out as a rite of passage, but that milestone is slipping further out of reach.

"The idea that everyone should be out of home by their early 30s doesn't reflect the financial reality facing many Australians,” Ms Megginson said.

"The housing crisis has changed the timeline

of adulthood for an entire generation.

"The traditional milestones of adulthood are being pushed further back, with many people delaying moving out, buying a home and starting a family."

More than 1 in 3 (36 per cent) Aussies who don’t currently own property don’t think they’ll ever be able to afford their own

home, according to data from Finder’s Consumer Sentiment Tracker (CST).

Just over half (51 per cent) of Australian men aged 20–24 were living with their parents in 2021, while 43 per cent of women the same age lived at home, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Ms Megginson said, for some families, staying at

home longer was helping young adults get ahead financially.

"Living with your parents at 31 may raise eyebrows, but struggling to afford rent is becoming the norm,” Ms Megginson said.

"Living at home longer can be a smart financial move, allowing young adults to save a deposit faster and avoid the pressure of soaring rents.

“If you're staying at home to save, make sure you're actually making the most of it.”

KEEPING domestic cats inside has never been more important, experts say, as the number of confirmed H5N1 avian influenza cases on Australian soil hits 20 and affects four states.

While all detections of the highly infectious bird flu have so far been among migratory seabirds, the variant is known to affect more than 100 species of mammals, including felines.

Animal Care Australia has advised pet owners, particularly those with cats and backyard birds, to take precautions now because cats can become ill following contact with infected birds or contaminated environments.

Global research has indicated the mortality rate among infected domestic cats is between 50 and 90 per cent.

“Free-roaming cats are at a much higher risk of exposure to H5 bird flu,” the organisation said.

“Keeping your cat indoors or safely contained significantly reduces exposure and injury risks.

“Cats need secure housing and care now more than ever.”

The disease spreads easily through direct contact, droppings, respiratory secretions, or contaminated surfaces, feed, or water.

Cats are more likely to catch H5N1 as they are more likely to seek out or encounter sick or dead wild birds. Dogs, to a lesser extent, are also susceptible to the zoonotic disease, but the mortality rate is much lower.

Symptoms to watch for in cats include fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, severe eye or nasal discharge and difficulty breathing. Neurological signs can include tremors, seizures, or blindness.

The infection can progress quickly, so if people spot signs they should contact a vet immediately.

Official advice is available from the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) or Wildlife Health Australia websites, and any information can be reported to the 24-hour Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

By Nico LOMBARDO

THE Great Aussie Fungi Hunt 2026 is on, and community members are playing their part in a worldwide effort to catalogue mushroom species.

The Great Aussie Fungi Hunt is a yearly event organised by Fungimap, a not for profit, citizen-science organisation dedicated to researching and protecting Australian fungi.

One of the chief goals of the event is to encourage the participation of everyone, regardless of their knowledge

on the field.

“It’s all citizen science, it’s not just researchers sitting in a university working on this,” said mycologist Heidi Prichard. “You don’t even have to know [about fungi], you just have to be interested.”

By downloading the free app iNaturalist, users can make “observations” by taking pictures of mushrooms that they find during their walks and cataloguing their location.

The data is verified through user collaboration

and uploaded to a large database, where it will be able to help scientists to map the known species of fungi and, ideally, further the knowledge on the ones that are still a mystery.

“We’ve got estimates from about 250 thousand up to a million fungi species in Australia and the world, and less than 10 per cent of them are described by science with a name. There’s lots of unknown things to discover,” said Ms Prichard.

The overall event has been a success, with 50,000 fungi observations expected to be submitted this month by users all across Australia.

Celebration of heritage, community spirit and quirky tradition

By Sis HIGGINS

PETER Gambrill and Mia Finch claimed the Men's Open and Women's Open titles as hundreds of competitors and spectators gathered for the annual Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition during the town's bicentenary celebrations.

The pair emerged as the day's top throwers at the Stroud Showground, where one of regional Australia's most distinctive sporting traditions returned for another year.

Event spokesperson Christine Stani said the event continued to celebrate the town's history while bringing the community together.

"One of regional Australia’s most unique and beloved events returned this July as the Stroud Showground came alive for the Stroud Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Competition – a celebration of heritage, community spirit and quirky tradition in the heart of Stroud’s 200th anniversary year," Ms Stani said.

"This year's celebrations were especially significant as they formed part of Stroud's

200th anniversary, with the theme 'Looking Back. Moving Forward.'"

The day began with the annual Street Parade through the town centre, featuring colourful floats, vintage vehicles, marching bands, school groups and community organisations.

The spokesperson said the competition had remained a treasured tradition for decades.

"Dating back to the 1960s, this quirky competition connects Stroud communities across the globe and remains a proud and enduring local tradition," said Ms Stani.

Away from the throwing arena, families enjoyed putt putt golf, cage soccer, dartball, the Sweet Valley Petting Zoo, free face painting, balloon art, the Children's Art Awards, quilting displays, market stalls and the Show and Shine vehicle display.

Live performances by No Control, the Waratah Brass Band and the Newcastle RSL Pipe Band rounded out the festivities as Stroud celebrated both its newest champions and its 200-year history.

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Participating Businesses:

• Forever Hair & Beauty

• A Beautiful Occasion

• The Coffee Maker

• The Dragon Hangar

• Blooms The Chemist Salamander Bay

• Luv Ya Glasses

• YOUtopia WELLbeing

• The Lingerie Shoppe

• Suzette’s Flair

• Port Stephens Mower & Outdoor Centre

• Sirene Spa

• Sensory Art Studio Nelson Bay

• Wanda Beach Pharmacy

• Raymond Terrace Carpet Court

• Fix ‘N’ Go Auto

• Evolution Laser Clinic

• The Point Hair & Beauty

• Berry Lush Designs

• Lemon Tree’s Kitchen

• Daisy Belle Flowers & Gifts

• Delia - Skin Health & Wellness

Unique Elvis concert

A NEW Australian stage production celebrating the music and legacy of Elvis Presley will arrive at Dungog's historic James Theatre on Friday 7 August.

The King's Songbook, created by internationally acclaimed vocalist and producer Daniel Aranda, presents the songs of Elvis Presley in a concert format rather than as a traditional tribute show.

Backed by a seven-piece band, the production focuses on the music and stories behind the catalogue, avoiding impersonation in favour of a theatrical concert experience.

Aranda has recorded and performed with several musicians who worked alongside Elvis Presley, as well as former members of The Beach Boys.

Those collaborations have helped shape a production centred on preserving the music and legacy of one of popular music's most enduring artists.

Following its Newcastle premiere, The King's Songbook has begun a regional New South Wales tour, with Dungog among its first stops.

"I've always loved the warmth and character of

regional communities, and from the moment I first visited Dungog years ago, I knew it was somewhere I'd wanted to bring a show to," Daniel said.

"It'll be wonderful to see local audiences come together for an evening celebrating songs that have meant so much to generations of people."

The performance will be held at the James Theatre on Friday 7 August.

Tickets and further information are available via Humanitix at: https://events. humanitix.com/the-kingssongbook-live-in-dungog

BEST ON THE BOX

SUNDAY

THE VOICE

SEVEN, 7pm

Things are looking a little different on The Voice this season – but it won’t seem like it at first. For returning coaches Kate Miller-Heidke, Richard Marx, Ronan Keating and Melanie C, it’s business as usual – or so they think. ‘Dance Monkey’ singer Tones and I (pictured, second from the right) is joining the show as a secret fifth mentor, and her new colleagues do not see it coming. “We were all genuinely shocked when we discovered there was a fifth coach,” says Miller-Heidke. “None of us had any idea.” Details of Tones’ involvement are being kept strictly under wraps, but there’s no doubt she’s going to be a game-changer.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Monty Don’s Rhineland Gardens.

8.30 Saint-Pierre. (Mav) When an archaeologist is found dead at a dig site, Arch and Fitz look into a group of academics to find the murderer.

9.15 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills.

9.45 Would I Lie To You? Hosted by Rob Brydon.

10.20 ABC Late News.

10.35 New Zealand Spy. (PG, R)

11.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R)

11.45 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.50 Steven Universe. 9.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Mastermind Australia. (Final) The semi-final winners face off in the Grand Final.

TUESDAY

THE TRAITORS AUSTRALIA

TEN, 7.30pm

In the wake of wildly successful UK and US versions, this cut-throat reality competition has been brought back to life for Australian audiences, with iconic Big Brother (pictured) overseeing the murder and mayhem. Having survived various TV franchises ( Housewives, Drag Race Bachelor, Love Island more), the 22 contestants might think they’re ready for anything. But when Killeen selects a handful to become her duplicitous Traitors, everyone becomes a suspect. Surely the smart money is on Australian Survivor alums Shane Gould, Kirby Bentley, Henry Nicholson and AJ Antonios to outwit, outlast and outplay the others?

THURSDAY

SPAIN WITH MICHAEL PORTILLO

8.35 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Premiere, PGaw) Tom Hanks narrates an exploration of World War II.

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 The King. (MA15+a)

11.45 Breaking Point. (MA15+a, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 8: Evening. 8.30 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 8: Night. 10.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 8: Late. 12.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 8: Overnight.

2.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 8: Pre-dawn.

4.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 8: Early morning.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 22. Melbourne Storm v Canterbury Bulldogs.

9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

10.45 MOVIE: Rush Hour. (1998, Mlv, R) Two cops team up to find a kidnap victim. Jackie Chan. 12.40 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:

One might think there is little left in Spain that hasn’t been done to death by tourists, but Michael Portillo (pictured) is on a mission to dig deeper than the usual highlights. In this week’s episode, Portillo visits Mediterranean island Mallorca, known for attracting both package tourists and superyachts. Starting in the capital Palma and visiting its gothic cathedral, Jewish quarter and historic printworks, he then takes the vintage train to the beautiful town of Soller, famous for its citrus fruits, and fuelling up on local foods pamboli and ensaïmada. Next, he visits Puigpunyent, where he tries his hand at harvesting almonds.

6.00

SATURDAY, August 1

R) 10.00 The World From Above. (PG) 11.00 WorldWatch. 11.30 France 24 International News. 12.00 Garma Festival 2026 On The Ground. 3.00 PBS NewsHour. 4.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. Portsmouth. H’lights. 5.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 5.30 Churchill’s Bid To Abolish Britain.

6.30 SBS World News.

(PG, R)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grantchester. (Return, M) A drive-in fundraiser turns deadly.

8.15 Father Brown. (Mv, R) Father Brown investigates when a medieval murder is committed at a battle re-enactment. 9.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R) Louisa is shocked when she finds her father making a cup of tea in their kitchen. 9.50 Believe Me. (Mals, R) Laila’s assault claim is dismissed by police.

10.35 Little Disasters. (Mdls, R) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

FAMILY

6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Octonauts: Arctic Adv. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.15 Lu And The Bally Bunch. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. (Return) 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

7.30 Dan Snow’s Odyssey.

8.50 Breakaway Femmes: The Forgotten Tour De France. (Ml, R)

10.35 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 11.35 Stories Of Power. (R) 11.45 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 1. 2.15 Those Who Stayed. (Ml, R)

3.40 Hitler And The Reichstag Fire. (Mav, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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7.30 Record-Breaking Fighter Jets. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Harrison Ford. 9.20 MOVIE: Blade Runner. (1982, MA15+) 11.25 Hudson & Rex. (Return) 12.15am Icons Unearthed: Spider-Man. 1.10 WWE Legends. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am Morning

Programs. 6.55 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 8.40 The Boy And The Heron. (2023, PG) 10.55 The Bodyguard From Beijing. (1994, M) 12.35pm The Prestige. (2006, M) 3.00 The Blockhouse. (1973, PG) 4.40 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 6.40 Bridge To Terabithia. (2007) 8.30 Solace. (2015, MA15+) 10.25 Disobedience. (2018) 12.30am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, August 2

6.30 Compass: The Way We Care.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Race Around The World. (Ma) Elliot heads to Monaco.

8.30 Treasure & Dirt. (Mal) Nell gets into a tight spot and is leveraged by Phelan. Ivan has a strange encounter with The Third Row.

9.30 Believe Me. (Malv) Worboys is finally caught and convicted.

10.20 Grantchester. (M, R)

11.05 Father Brown. (M, R)

11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.40 Poh’s Kitchen On The Road. (R)

3.10 Doc Martin. (PGa, R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.50pm Talking Tom Heroes. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.15 Zog And The Flying Doctors. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 8.10 Epic Adventures With Bertie Gregory. 8.50 Animal Park. 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Late Programs.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alexander The Great: Legendary Conqueror. (Premiere)

8.25 Las Vegas And The American Dream.

9.25 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R)

10.20 Kennedy. (PG, R)

11.10 Guillaume’s Paris. (R)

11.40 Stories Of Power. (PG, R)

11.45 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 2. 2.15 Framed. (Ml, R)

3.45 Hitler And The Reichstag Fire. (PGav, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

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Morning Programs. 4pm Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 1. Highlights. 5.00 PBS Washington Week. 5.25 PBS News Compass Points. 5.55 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 MOVIE: Commando. (1985) 10.10 Hudson & Rex. 11.00 Under The Bridge. 12.40am Sex Tape Italy. 1.40 QAnon: The Search For Q. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am All Quiet On The Western Front. Continued. (1979, PG) 8.05 Paperback Hero. (1999, PG) 9.55 Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner. (1967, PG) 11.55 Bergman Island. (2021, M) 2pm Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 3.55 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 6.10 The Family Man. (2000, PG) 8.30 Willy’s Wonderland. (2021, MA15+) 10.10 John Wick. (2014, MA15+) 12.05am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 9: Evening.

8.30 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 9: Night.

10.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 9: Late.

12.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 9: Overnight.

2.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 9: Pre-dawn.

4.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 9: Early morning.

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The Car Club. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing.

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 12.00 Garma Festival 2026. 3.00 Garma Bunggul 2026. 4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 5.30 WWII Women On The Frontline. (PGa, R) 6.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 8: Morning. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 1.00 Football. AFL. Round 21. St Kilda v Sydney. 4.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 8: Highlights.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 MOVIE: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White And Blonde. (2003, PGl, R) Reese Witherspoon.

9.30 MOVIE: New Year’s Eve. (2011, Ml, R) Michelle Pfeiffer.

11.50 Wild Cards. (Mv, R)

12.40 Space Invaders. (PGa, R)

1.30 Next Stop. (PG, R)

2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)

2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.30 Global Shop. (R)

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown.

7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. A couple are divided as to whether a renovation to open their living spaces will transform their home.

9.50 Airport 24/7. (PGad, R)

The airport faces a blackout and a plane has to turn back shortly after take-off with a reported faulty engine.

7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers. (2002, M) 11.05 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. 12.15am The Purge. 1.55 MOVIE: The Organist. (2024, MA15+) 4.00

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 9: Morning. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 The Voice. (Return, PGal) The search for a singing superstar returns with a twist.

8.40 Farmer Wants A Wife. (Final, PGal) The farmers return.

10.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 10: Late.

12.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 10: Overnight.

2.00 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Day 10: Pre-dawn.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 The Block. (Return, 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: The Abnormals. (Mav) 11.10 Black Widow. (Mal) 12.00 Murder In The 21st. (Mv) 1.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 CampByMe. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

10.50 Ambulance Australia. (Madl, R) The team races to save a life. 11.50 FBI. (Mav, R) An explosion rocks a Brooklyn apartment complex. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. 6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00

Batman Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Pacific Rim. (2013, M) 12.25am Bel-Air. (Premiere) 1.35 The Summit. 2.55 Surfing Australia TV.

MONDAY, August 3

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 Morning Programs. 10.45 Father Brown. (M, R) 11.30 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Morning Programs. 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Race Around The World. (Ma, R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: Let The Music Play. 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 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.35 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 Late Programs.

Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 Cycling.

de France Femmes. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 2.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.05 Jeopardy! 3.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 5.30 Garma Festival 2026 In Review.

9.35 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 11.45 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 3. 2.15 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s, R)

3.15 Before We Die. (Mlv, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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TUESDAY, August 4

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) 11.00 Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club. (Final, PGa, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (M, R) 1.55 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.25 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.55 Race Around The World. (Ma, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice. (PG) The blind auditions continue. 8.50 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. A recap of all the golden moments for Australia.

10.20 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R)

11.20 The Agenda Setters. 12.20 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6am Children’s Programs. 4.20pm Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 BattleBots.

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Queens

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PG, R) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PG, R)

11.20 Guillaume’s Paris. (PGl, R)

11.50 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 4.

2.15 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s, R)

3.20 Before We Die. (Malv, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R)

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

2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 10.10 The Americans. 11.55 Sex Tape Italy. 12.55am While The Men Are Away. 2.05 Dark Side Of The Ring. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 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.

MOVIES (32)

6am The Boy And The Heron. (2023, PG) 8.15 Bridge To Terabithia. (2007, PG) 10.05 The Queen. (2006, M) Noon That Good Night. (2017, M) 1.45 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 3.45 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 5.30 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 7.30 Strangeness. (2022, M, Italian) 9.30 Two Tickets To Greece. (2022, M) 11.35 The Humbling. (2014, M) 1.35am John Wick. (2014, MA15+) 3.30 Late Programs. 6am The Silver Brumby. Continued. (1993, PG) 6.55 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 9.00 The Family Man. (2000, PG) 11.20 Two Tickets To Greece. (2022, M) 1.25pm 3.40 What We Did On Bye Bye Birdie. (1963, When In Rome. (2024, M, Danish) 9.30 La Chimera. (2023, M)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 The Voice. (PG) Chair-turning performances reignite old rivalries.

8.45 Madonna & Graham. (Ma) Graham Norton chats with Madonna. 10.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (Ml) 11.00 The Agenda Setters.

12.00 Happy’s Place. (PGal)

12.30 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 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)

100% Footy. (Mal)

9News Late.

Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl)

(Ml)

Point. (PG, R)

WEDNESDAY, August 5

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.55 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.25 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (R) 2.55 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 1.00 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. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml)

8.40 Titanic Sinks Tonight. (Ma) Titanic battles the freezing Atlantic.

9.45 Six Four. (Mv)

10.40 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 5.

2.15 While The Men Are Away. (MA15+s, R)

3.20 Before We Die. (MA15+v, R)

4.15 Bamay. (PG, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: Let The Music Play. 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 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 The Piano. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs.

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6am Morning

Programs. 7.10 Discovering Film. 8.10 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 10.10 Strangeness. (2022, M, Italian) 12.15pm The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 2.00 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 4.00 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 5.55 The Lady And The Highwayman. (1989, PG) 7.40 The Great Escaper. (2023, M) 9.30 The Beautiful Summer. (2023, MA15+, French) 11.35 Late Programs.

August 6

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.00 New Zealand Spy. (Mv, R) 11.25 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Believe Me. (Malv, R) 1.45 Back Roads. (R) 2.15 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 4.00 Frankie Drake. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 12.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. (PG, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Spain With Michael Portillo. (PG)

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For France. (PGav)

9.20 Say Nothing.

10.10 SBS World News Late.

10.40 Guillaume’s Paris. (R)

11.40 Beautiful Game Changers. (R)

11.45 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 6.

2.15 While The Men Are Away. (Mdsv, R)

3.15 Before We Die. (Mal, R)

4.10 Bamay. (R)

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

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6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm 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 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.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml)

9.30 Unfiltered. (PG)

10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (PGals)

11.30 Stumble. (PGals)

12.00 Everything I Know About Love. (MA15+ls)

1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 10.10 The Americans. 11.55 Threesome. 1am Sex Tape Italy. (Final) 2.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 10.10 Alone Australia. 11.20 The Americans. 1.05am The Change. 2.05 Sex Tape Germany. 3.00 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Room For Improvement. 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.

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6am The Lady And The Highwayman. Continued. (1989, PG) 6.45 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 8.40 Bye Bye Birdie. (1963, PG) 10.45 La Chimera. (2023, M) 1.10pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 3.00 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 5.10 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 7.35 My Sailor, My Love. (2022, PG) 9.30 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 11.40 The Way Back. (2010, M) 2.15am Late Programs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 The F Ward. (Premiere, MA15+lm)

9.40 To Be Advised.

10.40 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)

11.35 9News Late.

12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.00 Destination WA.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

4.30

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PGl, R)

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Mixed Measures. (PGa)

9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. (Madlv, R)

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

11.30 Motorway Patrol. (PGl)

12.00 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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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. 6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Gold Coast Titans v North Queensland Cowboys. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match.

9News Late.

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By JASMINDA

DEAR Jasminda,

A local woman dyes and cuts my hair for a great price, but now she is home schooling so I have to put up with the noise of her kids. I don't even get a cup of tea any more. How do I tactfully go somewhere else without upsetting her?

Norrie D.

DEAR Norrie,

Getting your hair cut and coloured isn't really about the cut

OPINION & LETTERS

and colour, is it?

For many women, a trip to the hairdresser every six weeks is the one time that they can be pampered, and it is worth seeing yourself under bright lights with half a roll of Alfoil attached to your head to experience the sheer bliss of calming music, a head massage, and a cup of tea.

Then there is the final unveiling - a transformation that takes you from looking like Cruella de Vil to someone with shiny black tresses, soft curls, and a style that you know you'll never be able to replicate again until you're next in the hairdresser's seat.

That experience is worth paying for, and I think, now you have experienced the alternative, you realise that.

There is no joy whatsoever in having your hair cut in someone's kitchen, balancing on a stool with a view of the oven, then having to move to the bathroom to have the

colour rinsed out.

Kneeling over a bath, dye running down the plughole while you hold a washer over your eyes, is a far cry from being in a recliner enjoying a head spa.

The obligatory head massage needs to be performed by an expert too, not a nine-year-old homeschooler on their recess break.

I would suggest that you do what every other person does when they change hairdressers: say nothing or make some sort of weak excuse that you are going au naturel and then hide every time you spot your former hairdresser in the street.

There is no easy way to leave, but your sanity is worth more than sticking with this one.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Dorin's Drawings

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Verse of the week

If you want a farmer’s opinion, ask a farmer

DEAR News Of The Area,

I WRITE in response to the Opinion piece of July 14 that stated most farmers support renewable energy.

The statistics quoted as being representative of the various regions do not clarify if only farmers were asked for their opinion.

Given the rapid growth of farmer-based groups in opposition to industrial renewable energy precincts it seems unlikely that only farmers have been asked, which skews the data.

If Farmers for Climate action represents 8000 farmers across Australia, then they are representing approximately 8 per cent of farmers.

This is certainly not MOST farmers.

The statement that hosting

solar and wind projects is entirely voluntary completely disregards the fact that other infrastructure required by the renewable energy rollout such as transmission lines, BESS’s, temporary workers complexes etc are being forced on farmers without their consent.

There is also evidence that planning for wind turbines has been submitted to State planning without the consent of landholders.

Sweeping generalisations and skewed statistics do not benefit anyone.

I would suggest that anyone who wants to know what farmers really think about industrial renewable precincts should ask some farmers.

Regards, Kate Mackaway, Walcha.

A thoroughly decent Government

DEAR News Of The Area

I WRITE in response to the recent Letter to the Editor, Pauline wants a unified, safe and peaceful society (NOTA, 24/7/26).

I get it! A certain percentage of people feel aggrieved about the cost-of-living crises and want to kick the incumbent government.

Across the world, reactionary movements on the far right have gained support by exploiting insecurity, distrust, and anger at the status quo.

Reactionary movements that have changed governments, such as Brexit or the election of the Trump regime, have real-life outcomes.

They have resulted in more authoritarianism, poor governance, corruption and austerity.

They haven’t addressed productivity and investment or made serious commitments to fixing the structural flaws of inequality, nor have they taken a constructive role in the world, despite the fact they may have “authentic” leaders.

There are social ramifications occurring in Australian politics and social media platforms that stem from deep structural flaws, inequalities, and institutional mechanisms brought on by neoliberal policies.

These policies have increased inequality, and financial insecurity for certain groups of people in our society. Groups like single parents, low-income, casualised or gig economy workers, and renters, just to name a few.

Whether it's corporate power that has grown too strong, housing that is too expensive, destructive tech and social media companies, supermarkets that overcharge, global gas and energy providers that charge too much or don’t pay enough tax, or gambling companies, Labor needs to look at where the market is failing people.

Labor Governments are now tasked with building on what they already know works and to offer a

NSW Govt shows too much take but very little give

DEAR News Of The Area,

DUNGOG Council’s Mayor Digby Rayward's comment in your recent issue that: "requesting money for Chichester Dam Road was not a request for special treatment, it is about fairness", is absolutely spot-on.

That is exactly the case, and has been the case for more than 100 years.

Dungog LGA, because of Chichester Dam, has been supplying the Lower Hunter with the very Elixir of Life. Water.

In return, Dungog and its people have been disadvantaged in many ways.

Most of them are just small inconveniences, but some, while not obvious, are real and onerous.

Some years ago I told one of Hunter Water's senior functionaries that perhaps a tiny royalty should apply, say

serious alternative to the conditions that allowed these structural faults to grow.

Here is what they have done to date while navigating the global shocks of COVID-related inflation, the oil and gas shock of the war in Ukraine, the war in Iran, and the trade disruptions from the tariff impositions.

The Labor cost of living initiatives are: tax cuts for all; adult wages for 18-year-olds; wage increases; free TAFE; extended parental leave; Super paid on pay day; increased wages for childcare and aged care staff; three days of paid early childhood education; a reduction in fuel excise; securing future fuel supplies; free Medicare with more bulk billing and Urgent Care Clinics; a cap on the cost of pharmaceuticals; cheaper prescriptions for everyone; and covering more medications.

Labor has big spending programs to increase housing supply, help into housing for First Home Buyers, and careful changes to the housing tax settings for the investor class. They are bringing back industrial manufacturing and creating quality jobs in the process.They have green-lighted dozens of utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects, significantly boosting investor confidence after years of gridlock that now allows for three hours of free energy every day. It is also a government that cares about women, and one with a multicultural platform. It’s a government that looks to unite and not divide.

Labor is the only government that has done anything to address the cost of living. According to Albo you get more out of people by giving them a leg up than by pushing them down.

I think that makes them a thoroughly decent government, one that has delivered, albeit with more work to do.

Regards, Susan Jenvey.

.01 cents per litre, payable to Dungog Council. He reacted with horror. "Oh", said he,"water is a natural resource."

My reaction to that is, then what is coal? Governments reap billions from royalties on coal.

With Hunter Water and, by extension, the State Govt, there is a great deal of Take, but very little Give, as far as Chichester Dam is concerned.

While the idea of a royalty - call it what you will - may be never likely to happen, some kind of recompense, if fairness has anything to do with it, must and should happen.

The restructure of Chichester Dam Road should be the very least to be done by the NSW State Government.

Regards, Tom Boorer, Dungog.

Reassessment of

Stratford Pumped Hydro now timely

THE argument for pumped hydro at Stratford was always questionable, in my opinion, and the long two years’ delay since its presentation has made it even more questionable.

The rationale was that energy from a solar farm needed to be stored for up to 12 hours to be available when demand was at its peak and batteries five years ago were not up to that task.

Enormous strides forward have occurred since then in battery technology. It is no longer necessary to spend several hundred million dollars building a dam and underground pumping station and flood an untouched valley to achieve the necessary storage and thus make the 24-hour available electricity much less expensive.

Using the mine site as a solar farm seems a good idea since the degraded land is always going to struggle to be agriculturally valuable.

Data centres have been in the news lately and the amount of electricity produced by the proposed solar farm is about

what a data centre requires.

Additionally the water required for cooling could be provided from Stratford's mine void and this might be attractive to Yancoal in letting them stage the rehabilitation costs for the mine site.

Lastly the noise problems at data centres would be eased by all mine sites being required to have a buffer zone.

The employment generated is not great but only 10 longterm employees were promised for the pumped hydro project.

Alternatively, a solar farm at Stratford could possibly be linked with another one at the Duralie site, if that is feasible, and be a regional energy hub for the Mid North Coast Council area.

We are still an important agricultural area and it would be good to hear how such a project could decrease local farming fossil fuel emissions.

Regards, Steve Robinson, Gloucester.

PM's podcast performance under fire

DEAR News Of The Area,

THE silence from Labor and the so-called feminists on Prime Minister Albanese’s appearance on the Deep Bush podcast has been deafening with Labor MPs seemingly condoning their boss’s appalling behaviour.

If a male from the Opposition had made the same comments, the outrage from the Left party would have been overwhelming and ongoing.

So no, it’s not time to let it go or sweep it under a rug! (It’s time to let that go, NOTA, 24/7/26.)

It was the PM’s choice to go on this podcast, no doubt hoping that he would appear “cool” and attract votes.

His “expressed admiration” for Kylie Minogue in a game of “shag, marry or date” certainly wasn't a compliment, it was cringeworthy! Albanese’s remarks, smirks and gestures about the Japanese Prime Minister’s “melons” were highly inappropriate and disrespectful.

As for One Nation’s campaign, “Fire the Liar”, this, in my opinion, aptly addresses the consequences that should have applied when the PM misled Australians.

He broke pre-election promises, one being that there would be no changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount.

It seems that the Prime Minister and others took full advantage of these benefits in the past, however it was decided that young people should not have the same wealth building opportunities.

The budget was never about intergenerational equity and fairness, it was always about raking in more tax money at the expense of investors to pay for Labor’s out-of-control spending.

When a nation's leader has time to discuss “shagging”, “boinking like rabbits”, "aphrodisiacs" and “melons” on a podcast while the economy struggles, national security is under pressure and social cohesion continues to erode, it says all that needs to be said about our current priorities.

This was a shameful episode that disrespected the Japanese Prime Minister, Kylie Minogue, his wife and his office, and we should never forget it!

Regards, Ann Thompson.

By Dave RENEKE

A full moon worth stepping outside for

IF you only make time to admire one full moon this year, make it this one.

This weekend Australians will be treated to the Strawberry Moon - the highest full moon of 2026 in our skies.

The real spectacle comes after sunset, when it climbs high above the winter landscape and shines brilliantly throughout the night.

Despite its delicious name, don't expect a giant pink moon. The Strawberry Moon isn't named for its colour but for the time of year when wild strawberries were traditionally harvested by Native American communities in North America. The name has survived for centuries and is now used worldwide to describe June's full moon.

For Australians, however, this full moon has an extra claim to fame. Because it arrives just after the winter solstice, it follows the Sun's opposite path across the sky.

At this time of year, the midday Sun is low, so the full Moon takes the opposite route, soaring unusually high overhead.

In fact, it will be higher than any other full moon this year, making it a magnificent sight from every part of the country.

Adding another twist, this is also 2026's second Micro-Moon. That simply means the Moon is near the farthest point in its orbit from Earth but don't expect to notice the difference with your eyes. It will still appear beautifully bright and dominate the winter sky.

One of the best things about this celestial event is that everyone can enjoy it for free. No telescope or binoculars are needed. Simply

head outside after sunset, look toward the eastern sky as the Moon rises, then watch it climb steadily higher as darkness falls.

If you really want to experience its beauty, escape the city lights. A country paddock, beach, lookout or national park can transform the experience, revealing the Moon against a sky filled with countless stars.

The crisp winter air often provides some of the clearest skies of the year, making June one of Australia's best months for stargazing.

The Strawberry Moon also reminds us how our changing seasons affect what we see overhead.

While people in the Northern Hemisphere see June's full moon hugging the horizon, Australians enjoy exactly the opposite view, with the Moon riding proudly high across the sky.

It's a wonderful example of how our place on Earth changes our perspective of the heavens.

So, grab a warm jacket, a hot drink and perhaps a camera. Whether you're in Sydney, Perth, Darwin, Hobart or a small country town in NSW, Australia's highest full moon of the year promises a memorable winter evening.

The next full moon, known as the Buck Moon, arrives on July 29, but it won't climb nearly as high as this one. For skywatchers, the Strawberry Moon is one of the standout celestial highlights of the Australian winter - and one well worth stepping outside to see.

Want the holiday of a lifetime? Experience the magic of Norfolk Island's pristine night skies on our unforgettable April 2027 astronomy tour. Enjoy guided stargazing, fascinating presentations, breathtaking scenery and a relaxed holiday with fellow sky enthusiasts. An adventure where the stars truly come alive.

And, not forgetting the Mid North Coast Astronomy Group will hold another FREE Public Viewing Night at Rocks Ferry Reserve, Wauchope, on Friday, August 8.

Everyone is welcome to enjoy telescopes, explore the night sky and discover the wonders of the universe.

For more information and more astro stories visit Dave’s website: www.davidreneke.com

Connecting to Country, and each other, at Stroud NAIDOC celebrations

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family day care.

“The kids loved it, and they spoke all afternoon about the dance."

Throughout the morning, children participated in storytelling, and Rachel Barry shared her recently published and locally set children's book, Where Ripples Rise, encouraging kids to connect to Country.

Uncle Justin captivated the audience with Dreaming stories and spoke about the importance of storytelling in Aboriginal culture.

He shared how stories had been passed down through generations to teach, preserve knowledge, strengthen identity and maintain a deep connection to Country.

"My heart is so full,” said Newcastle artist Estelle Leishman, who was in Stroud as part of the celebrations.

“I had the pleasure of talking to a few young artists about my foraged paint-making practice, and showing them how to grind up ochre from the riverbed… I definitely felt a bit emotional seeing so many young ones running around saying, 'Look, ochre!'"

Kids also engaged in a nature hunt, exploring the site to find words in Gathang language and recording them in mini-zines, and were given the opportunity to plant trees with Stroud Community Rivercare.

The day concluded with a free community barbecue provided by the Pathfinders Community Organisation, creating another opportunity for people to gather, share conversations and celebrate together.

During the event, Allan Raine from the Stroud Historical Society also spoke about the town's upcoming bicentenary celebrations.

“While Stroud is preparing to celebrate 200 years of European history, the story of this place stretches back thousands of years, acknowledging and paying respect to the rich Aboriginal history and enduring connection to Country that has always existed here,” Allan said.

“This event showcased the strength of community partnerships and highlighted the value of creating opportunities for children to learn about the world's oldest living culture through meaningful, hands-on experiences,” Rachel Barry added.

Organisers thanked everyone who attended, along with the volunteers, presenters and partner organisations whose generosity and collaboration made the day such a memorable success.

Bedlam on board with a monster Mulloway

Stinker's Stories

By John 'Stinker' CLARKE

I AM asked at times: “What is the biggest fish you have caught?”

I immediately think of a thumping cobia I caught off the rocks off Cabarita headland some years ago.

Kingfish, snapper and mulloway come to mind.

Then I think of the monster I caught off Fingal.

It was when I had Graham Duffy on board that I hooked my biggest jewfish, just on 75lb.

Talk about bedlam.

Stinkpot began to spin under the strength of the monster and plough towards a nearby shallow breaking reef.

We couldn’t find the torch.

Duffy’s language was rich and the thin prongs on the anchor had straightened and pulled.

The giant fish literally towed us into deep water.

After a ferocious contest the fish was finally ours.

Laying belly-up beside the boat, in the moonlight, just under the surface, it seemed that the fish was bigger than the boat.

Many jewfish over 30kg were taken over the years and each one had a special story.

Generally speaking, jewfish were well behaved. Two or three solid runs and that was about it.

Once inside the tinny they were quite content to relax and grunt occasionally.

Not so sharks and kingfish, who simply refuse to toss in the towel - writhing, head-banging and tailthrashing, all making life on board unbearable.

Facing such a dilemma, the plan was to jam the top half of the fish under the front seat and shove the tail half under the back seat. Good in theory, however in practice there was very little that could be done.

On board, the big fish would go crazy, flipping everything loose. Up in the air goes the tackle box, over goes the torch, was that my sunglasses that went over the side?

Interesting to note that I retired from targeting mulloway many years ago simply because they are too big for my small family and releasing the fish is out of the question as they rarely recover.

It took me ages to learn the habits of big mulloway that swim north from One Mile to Rocky Point then into

Mushrooms found in the wild can be deadly

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Not surprisingly, mushrooms are one of the top concerns.

Every year, the Australian Poisons Information Centre receives almost 900 calls about people eating wild mushrooms.

Around one in three of these calls requires hospital treatment.

Many wild mushrooms that cause adverse effects upon ingestion closely resemble edible varieties.

The effects can range from gastrointestinal complaints such as vomiting and diarrhea, through to hallucinations and even death.

Australia is even home to the aptly-named death cap mushroom, which is responsible for around 90 per cent of mushroom

Fingal Bay. I kept an accurate register of time, tide, month, moon phase, preferred bait and water temperature.

I calculated that I could catch mulloway out of

poisonings in Australia, including a notable recent case in Victoria.

“It’s important that people don’t take that risk,” said Associate Professor Cox.

“If you’re not 100 per cent sure what you’re foraging for, don’t eat it.

“The consequences are so severe, the safest option is to avoid eating foraged wild mushrooms altogether.”

Associate Professor Cox said that some risks associated with foraging for food, such as contamination by animal faeces, or harmful microbes including bacteria and parasites, could be somewhat managed..

However, no amount of cleanliness, or cooking, would make food contaminated with toxins safe.

“Taking that chance could ultimately cost your life,” Associate Professor Cox said.

Stinkpot 80 per cent of the time.

When I finally worked out how and where to catch mulloway regularly – I quit.

Cook brought winds of change to the Bay

By John 'Stinker' CLARKE

LIVING in tranquil Fingal Bay, surrounded by incredible natural beauty, it is difficult to visualise the area as a centre of great volcanic activity, bubbling and hissing lava, heaving earth movement and giant blocks tumbling into the sea.

In the time of great change the islands off our coastline were part of the mainland.

When finally the land settled and the water rose to create the islands the Aboriginal people arrived, roaming the beaches and headlands, spearing fish, collecting crabs and gathering shellfish.

Ample evidence is available to suggest that Indigenous folk hunted and fished in and around Fingal Bay tens of thousands of years ago.

I am very respectful of the Worimi culture and feel their very presence.

Things began to change in a big way for the Aboriginal people on Friday 11 May 1770 with an entry into the log of Captain James Cook, made off Fingal, which read: "Winds southerly in the day and in the night westerly, a gentle breeze and clear weather at

4pm. Passed at a distance of one mile, low rocky point which I name Point Stephens. On the northern side of this point is an inlet which I call Port Stephens. That appeared to me from the mast head to be sheltered from all winds.

At the entrance lay three small islands, I think two of which are of tolerable height and on the main near the shore are some high round hills that make it appear like islands in passing the bay at this distance at two or three miles from the shore."

The "three small islands" mentioned in Cook's log are Boondelbah, Cabbage Tree and Little Islands.

Cook's entry was but a small part of his systematic mapping of the east coast of Australia as he sailed north.

The First Fleet was to arrive around 17 years later.

Early in his travels, Point Stephens (Fingal Outer Light) and Port Stephens were both named in honour of Captain Cook's mate Sir Philip Stephens, Secretary to the Admiralty.

It was not until 1845, however, that the name "Fingal Bay" first appeared on a map prepared by Naval Officer and Hydrographer Captain Phillip Parker King

(1791-1856).

In his book The Fatal Shore, author Robert Hughes writes of the arrival of the sailing ships: "The Aborigines and the fauna around them had possessed the landscape since time immemorial, and no other human eye had seen them. Now the protective glass of distance broke, in an

instant, never to be restored."

How true.

One can only assume that shortly before identifying the most south-easterly point, Point Stephens, and making the entry into his log, Cook would have seen the wide opening into a peaceful bay (Fingal Bay).

This opening has, on

numerous occasions, been confused by those sailing north as the entrance to Port Stephens. This miscalculation has led to shipwrecks and others running aground.

This navigational confusion resulted in the sailors and local fishermen referring to the expanse as False Bay, later to be named

Fingal Bay. Just to complicate the issue, Fingal Island, the landform, is not an island. Technically it is a tombola, or tide island. The Fingal Spit, which connects the mainland to the island, played a vital part in the history and development of Fingal and continues to do so.

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