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Talking renewables: choosing conversation over conflict By John WATTS WHEN it comes to renewable energy, Gloucester residents know there are plenty of opinions – but a community workshop on Sunday, 26 July proved there's also a strong appetite for respectful conversation and reliable information. Residents from across the Gloucester region joined others from Hawks Nest and the Mid North Coast for the Yes2Renewables workshop hosted by Gloucester Transitions at Barrington Community Hall.

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Sharing views about renewables. Photo: Sonja Duncan.

Expert advice and neighbourly support offered at local livestock roadshow

By John WATTS

FOR livestock producers across the Stroud and Wootton districts,

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spring is one of the busiest and most important times of the farming calendar, making preparation now the key to success

over the months ahead. To help local graziers get ready, NSW Local Land Services (LLS) is hosting two Livestock Roadshow:

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Spring Joining Preparations workshops, bringing producers together to share practical advice, hear from industry experts and

connect with neighbours.

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Helping kids and teens build relationships offline By Eve NESMITH WITH the ban on under-16s using social media, the Government has recognised a need to fill the void and help youth connect in real life (IRL) and invested more than $2million in grassroots programs across NSW to help children and youth build healthy relationships offline. The Connect IRL program is the direct result of feedback from young people who, at a world-first social media summit, asked for more government support to find a sense of community and belonging. The program aims to help create a generation of young people who feel connected, supported and part of their community by bringing friendship, belonging and connection back into physical spaces. “We’ve seen the research. We know that high social media usage is linked with loneliness and distress in young people and every parent knows that our kids are spending more time online,” said the Minister for Youth, Rose Jackson. “With nationwide social media restrictions now in place, we need to make sure we’re filling that void with meaningful connection, ensuring they have opportunities to connect in-person. “This program has been designed with young people, for young people. It’s exactly the kind of practical investment that helps young people thrive and I can’t wait to see these projects in action.” The program can be accessed through a range of outlets, such as sports training, creative workshops and structured mentoring, to appeal to a broad mix of young people. The Connect IRL Grants Program is administered by the Premier’s Department, co-funded by the recently created NSW Office for Youth.

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The ban on social media has left some kids and teens without social networks.Image: pvproductions on Magnific.

Through the program, 11 not-for-profit organisations will deliver community lead projects from Sydney to Boggabilla, creating more opportunities for young people to get off their phones and engage with people in their communities. “We know that when young people feel safe, valued and connected, they are more likely to thrive and give back to the communities they live in,” said BackTrack CEO Marcus Watson.

Historical society welcomes Thalaba book launch By Joseph RICHARDS A NEW book about the Thalaba area of Dungog has been published. “Belonging In Thalaba: Settlers And Their Descendants 1845 – 1921” was written by Dr Narelle Borrott and was launched at an event at the Dungog Museum last Saturday. The book details the stories of prominent

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farming families that settled in the Thalaba Parish Estate (now called Marshdale) in the 19th and 20th centuries. Growing up in Sydney and living in Coffs Harbour, author Dr Borrott had a unique motivation in writing the book. She is a descendent of Thomas Barnabus Yates.The Yates family were one of these founding families in Thalaba. “I was studying a course with the Society Of Australian Genealogists learning how to use the land registry in research and I started to look at my Yates family,” Dr Borrott said. “I then used my family in Thalaba as practice. “I don’t think I had even heard of Dungog before this book!” The launch was hosted by Dungog Historical Society, and members were enthusiastic about Dr Borrott’s research.

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“Through this project young people who are engaged with BackTrack will have regular opportunities to connect in device-free spaces that are grounded in real life – from group conversations about things that matter to them, to boots-on-the-ground activities on Country. “This connection is the foundation from which young people can build confidence, independence and a sense of real belonging.”

“Having someone interested in history, especially our history of the Dungog area, and in particular the Thalaba area, and willing to research and publish a book, is exciting,” said Dungog Historical Society President, Jan Lyon. “It allows us to always have that information in the public domain for all to read. “Books such as these matter because it keeps our history alive and it gives us belonging – especially for descendants.” q

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1 in 4 Australians forego heating or cooling due to cost TEMPERATURE extremes at either end of the thermometer carry inherent risk for vulnerable people, such as the elderly or young children, yet more than one in four admit they’ve gone without in times of need due to the cost. A recent survey revealed that 27 per cent of Australians, which is 5.7 million people, fell into this category. Research showed the matter was mostly a young person’s issue, with 1 in 3 in gen Z (36 percent) and millennials (32 percent) saying they’ve gone without heating or cooling for financial reasons, compared to 13 per cent of baby boomers. Mariam Gabaji, utilities expert at comparison site Finder, which commissioned the research, said Australia was in the grip of an energy affordability crisis. "Going without heating in winter or cooling in summer isn't just uncomfortable – it can be genuinely dangerous,” she said. “While heat kills more Australians than any other natural disaster, the cold poses serious risks too, particularly for the elderly, young children and those with existing health conditions.” One in four people say they have never gone without, but they worry that keeping warm in winter or cool in summer could

become a luxury they can no longer afford. Gabaji said it was alarming that so many were being forced into a situation that put their health at risk. "Nobody should have to choose between paying their energy bill and staying comfortable in their own home, but that is the reality for millions of people right now.” Gabaji said there were steps Australians could take to reduce their exposure to expensive energy bills without sacrificing their health. "Heating and cooling account for up to half of the average energy bill, so targeting those appliances – making sure they're running efficiently and only when needed – can make a real difference,” she said.

Tips to save on energy costs: – Switch energy providers. It's likely you're missing out on significant savings if you haven't compared and switched energy plans in over 12 months. Previous Finder analysis shows Australians paid $2.9 billion in loyalty tax for their energy last year. – Implement small habit changes. Where you can, skip the dryer and hang your clothes. Remember to only run the washer or dishwasher when full, and don’t cram the fridge - let hot food cool before storing so it runs efficiently.

– Take advantage of energy rebates and concessions. Energy rebates and concessions from your state or the federal government can help take some pressure off your energy bills. They're generally available

for eligible households, including people on lower incomes, pensioners, seniors and those with certain medical needs, such as relying on life-support equipment. The easiest way to find out if you qualify is to contact your energy

the workshop was designed to help people find common ground when discussing complex issues. "We are all influenced, and sometimes shocked, by the prevalence of misinformation promoted through social media channels," said Ms Venaglia.

"Such misinformation and misunderstanding can be addressed through faceto-face conversations and discussions. “It is important to establish trust and get our facts right." Gloucester Transitions Dominique Jacobs said one

of the afternoon's highlights was hearing the personal reasons people supported the transition to renewable energy. "We heard about the impact of the 2025 floods, concerns about future extreme weather, personal experiences of farm loss

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Warmth should not be a luxury in winter. Image: magnific. provider and/or or visit your state government's website. – Add extra insulation to your home if you can. This will keep your home warm in winter and cool during the summer. It's expensive but pays for

itself in a few years as your appliances such as heaters or air conditioners don't have to work as hard to get to the temperature you're comfortable with. If you’re renting, you can DIY with weatherproof tape.

and hopes for our children and grandchildren," said Ms Jacobs. "At the same time, there was real optimism around the region's growing uptake of rooftop solar, home batteries and electric vehicle charging infrastructure – practical solutions that save

money while benefiting the wider community." The workshop also introduced participants to the Yes2Renewables Toolkit, a free resource developed to help communities engage confidently, respectfully and constructively in conversations about renewable energy.

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The interactive session explored practical ways to identify misinformation, build trust and have constructive conversations about Australia's energy transition. Yes2Renewables National Organiser Coco Venaglia said

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Roadshows to help local producers make the most of spring FROM Page 1 The workshops will cover a range of seasonal

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topics, including animal health, feeding and supplementation, pasture management, feed budgeting,

seasonal outlooks, livestock marketing and preparing herds and flocks for joining. Local beef producer

Steve Bignell said no matter what the forecasts predict, planning ahead is essential. "While you listen to the

Hunter Local Land Services are running practical livestock and pasture insight workshops to help prepare herds and flocks for spring joining. Photo: NSW Local Land Services.

weather forecasts, they can be wrong and it's important to plan for whatever weather you might get," Steve said. "We were told we'd have a dry winter but we didn't. "Even with a good season and lots of pasture growth there can be problems with things such as scouring. "You must plan for the

worst but be prepared for the best." NSW Local Land Services' Sam Harwood said the roadshow is designed to give producers practical information they can apply immediately on their own properties. "We'll cover the practical ground: animal health, feeding and supplementation, pasture management and feed budgeting for spring, seasonal and climate outlooks, marketing options, and getting your herd ready for joining," Mr Harwood said. "But honestly, half the value is just getting off the place, having a cuppa with the neighbours, and swapping notes after a tough season. "There's plenty of time for discussion and questions." The first workshop will be held at Stroud School of Arts on Thursday, 20 August, from 10am to 1pm, followed by a second session at Wootton Community Hall on Friday, 21 August, also from 10am to 1pm. Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Producers wishing to attend can register online or contact Sam Harwood on 0476 233 407 or sam. harwood@lls.nsw.gov.au, or Hannah on 0477 327 405.

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AI warning over school photos By Althea GUINSBERG AS artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, parents and schools across Port Stephens are being urged to think carefully before sharing photos of children online. The warning follows a new Online Safety Advisory released by the eSafety Commissioner after a rise in reports involving school images being manipulated into deepfakes, fake videos and other harmful content. Between January and March this year, eSafety received more than 100 reports involving anonymous social media accounts targeting schools and school staff. Almost all involved images taken from

school websites or public social media pages. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant said while schools use photos to celebrate student achievements and build community connections, they also need to consider the risks. "Behind each of these reports are real people, teachers, school staff and students, who are facing humiliation, reputational damage and distress," Ms Inman-Grant said. The advisory encourages schools to carefully consider why an image is being shared, who can access it and whether identifying details such as school uniforms, names, or locations should be included. News Of The Area contacted several public

and independent schools for comment. Public schools referred enquiries to the NSW Department of Education, while independent schools contacted did not respond before publication. A NSW Department of Education spokesperson said schools already operated under strict policies governing consent, privacy and the publication of student images. "The NSW Department of Education takes online safety and student wellbeing seriously and will carefully consider the eSafety Commissioner's advice," the spokesperson said. The department said parents who have consented to their child's image being

published by a school can withdraw that consent at any time. It also confirmed that the updated Online Safety Advisory will be distributed to all public school staff and principals across New South Wales. The department said its policies align with current NSW laws, which make it a criminal offence to create, share or threaten to share sexually explicit AI-generated deepfakes of a real person without consent. Students are also taught about consent, privacy, online harms, and image-based abuse through the curriculum from primary school through to Year 10. The eSafety Commissioner is encouraging schools and families to regularly review privacy settings, think carefully before sharing identifiable images online, and have clear plans in place should photos be misused.

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Transmission among native birds has been confirmed among greater crested terns. Photo: AAP Image/Andrew Stafford.

THE National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has urged farmers to urgently review their biosecurity plans, as the H5N1 strain of avian influenza spreads. Testing last week confirmed the influenza strain had spread between wild birds on Australian soil for the first time since the disease’s detection last month. NFF CEO Mike Guerin said the news is unwelcome, but not unexpected. “Unfortunately, this is a

turning point in the spread of this disease,” Mr Guerin said. “We take comfort in the fact there’s been no mass mortality events, and there have been no detections in agriculture. “But while this outbreak is currently a concern for wildlife, now is the time for all farmers to review their biosecurity plans. “Bird flu poses a serious threat to poultry, as well as a much smaller crossspecies risk across livestock industries.

“My prayer is that readers will feel less alone and discover that even in grief, God can bring beauty from brokenness.” Grief’s Gift also provides practical support for family caregivers, covering topics such as navigating aged-care services, making difficult decisions, advocating for loved ones, and finding hope in the midst of overwhelming circumstances. Carmen Allen’s previous works have been celebrated with awards, including the internationally read Molly Greenwood Adventures children's series.

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“It’s imperative that farmers record accurate people and animal movements in their biosecurity plans and look for ways to reduce risks.” There are 33 confirmed cases of H5 bird flu in Australia, across four states. Mr Guerin said the spread of the disease reinforced the importance of strong biosecurity. "We continue to advocate for the strengthening of Australia’s biosecurity systems," Mr Guerin said.

"We'll keep working closely with Government and our members to monitor the situation and support a coordinated national response. "Industry and Government have both invested heavily for years to prepare for this, and have learned lessons from outbreaks of other strains, including H7." Farmers are encouraged to report any sick birds or animals to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. Visit birdflu.gov.au for more information.

Carmen Allen turns heartbreak into a bestselling book By Thomas O’KEEFE LOCAL author Carmen Allen has celebrated an outstanding milestone in the wake of the release of her latest book, reaching the ‘#1’ spot on Amazon Australia’s Best Sellers rankings in multiple categories, among them Christian Death & Grief Counselling, and Christian Inspiration, on 18 and 19 June. The latest book, Grief’s Gift, is part memoir, part practical guide, telling the story of one daughter's journey through dementia, cancer, caregiving, family

conflict, grief, and “the struggle to trust God during life's darkest seasons”. Through moments of heartbreak, humour, and unexpected hope, Allen shares what she learned while caring for both parents as their health declined and, ultimately, saying goodbye to them within nine months of each other. “I didn't write this book because I had all the answers,” said Ms Allen. “I wrote it because I know what it feels like to be exhausted, heartbroken, and desperately searching for hope.”

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The Traitors Australia host Gretel Killeen (pictured) is no stranger to putting in the hard yards in the name of charity, having served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for seven years, directed a doco about AIDS orphans and entertained Aussie troops in war zones around the world. So hanging with Grant Denyer and opening some briefcases to win up to $200,000 for family violence support organisation RizeUp should be a walk in the park.

Former MasterChef judge Matt Preston (pictured) knows that the key to great food and wine is great ingredients. They’re also essential to this new series, which sees the food critic travel across Australia and New Zealand in search of the best local produce and meet the passionate growers and foragers dedicated to feeding us the best of the best. Preston begins his journey in WA’s Margaret River, where he heads out to sea with an abalone farmer to get some green-lip abalone. Then it’s off to Cape Mentelle to explore one of the region’s original wineries. Finally, a sunset seaside meal of marron and coastal herb salad cooked by a local legend known as Yoda.

Lisa Millar takes a break this week as guest presenter Paul West (pictured) heads to Barcaldine in the heart of outback Queensland. He’s in deep from the get-go when he learns the old pub he’s staying at may just be haunted. Arriving in town by train, West checks out the Tree of Knowledge memorial – an ancient ghost gum that played a key role in Australia’s political history – before visiting a pub being revived by a local farming family connected to a famous shearers’ revolution. After hunting for artwork on an impressive 200km sculpture trail, he meets a group of men cashing in on cans to support the town’s older residents, takes in some local footy and struts his stuff on the catwalk in an Indigenous fashion show. 0708

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Compass. (PG, R) 10.30 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) 11.00 Race Around The World. (M, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 1.45 Treasure & Dirt. (Mal, R) 2.55 Race Around The World. (Ma, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 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. (PGs, R) 3.00 Nula. 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 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG) 1.30 The Great Outdoors. (PG, 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 MOVIE: Polar Opposites. (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. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 MasterChef Aust. (PG, 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. 7.35 Monty Don’s Rhineland Gardens. (Final) Monty Don ends his journey in the Netherlands. 8.35 Saint-Pierre. (Mav) Arch’s son is suspected of murder. 9.20 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 9.50 Would I Lie To You? (PG) Hosted by Rob Brydon. 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.40 New Zealand Spy. (M, R) 11.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 11.50 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. (Return) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Maw) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Guillaume’s Paris. (PG, R) 11.15 Beautiful Game Changers. (R) 11.20 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 7. 1.50 Australia Uncovered: Bowraville Murders. (Malv, R) 3.30 Before We Die. (MA15+v, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs and the team demonstrate some terrific ideas for the house, garden and the kitchen. 8.00 MOVIE: Shotgun Wedding. (2022, Malv, R) When a couple gather their families for the ultimate destination wedding, the entire wedding party is taken hostage. Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel. 10.10 The Voice. (PGal, R) The search for a singing superstar returns, with a twist. 1.10 Eyewitness. (MA15+v, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 23. Sydney Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.45 MOVIE: Rush Hour 2. (2001, Mlsv, R) Two detectives investigate a double murder. 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: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple are at a crossroads with their little house. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) Penny and Amy take Bernadette out. 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 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 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. 11.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.05 Inside The Huddle. 6.35 Over The Black Dot. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Fails. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 10.10 The Americans. 11.50 Vikings: The Rise And Fall. 1.40am Sex Tape Germany. 2.35 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 Weekender. 3.00 Feel Good Road Trips. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 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. 7.30 CruiseAway. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Frightened City. (1961, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Eleven. (2001, M) 10.55 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. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Paul Murray Live. 2.00 NewsDay. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Bond Report. 6.00 Steve Price. 7.00 The World According To Rowan Dean. 8.00 Opinionated. 8.30 The US Report. 9.30 The Media Show. 10.15 Lefties Losing It. 10.45 Late Edition. Midnight News.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am My Sailor, My Love. (2022, PG) 7.55 Time Bandits. (1981, PG) 10.05 The Great Escaper. (2023, M) 11.55 How To Get Ahead In Advertising. (1989) 1.45pm The Lady And The Highwayman. (1989, PG) 3.25 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 5.35 Living. (2022, PG) 7.30 Priscilla. (2023, M) 9.35 A Bigger Splash. (2015, MA15+) 11.50 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 1.45am Beau Is Afraid. (2023, MA15+) 5.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Storage Wars. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Athletics. World Under 20 Championships. Day 2. 2pm Pawn Stars. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 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 22. Brisbane Lions v Hawthorn. 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: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1. (2010, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Species II. (1998, MA15+) 12.20am Legacies. 1.10 Seinfeld. 1.40 Baywatch. 2.35 Surfing Aust. 3.05 Jeopardy! Australia. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Bubble’s Hotel. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Waterworld Africa. 11.00 Going Places. 12.10pm MOVIE: Samson And Delilah. (2009, M) 2.00 Strait To The Plate. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 MOVIE: BMX Bandits. (1983, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Jumpin’ Jack Flash. (1986, M) 11.10 Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

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SATURDAY, August 8 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Grantchester. (M, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (M, R) 2.00 Saint-Pierre. (Mav, R) 2.55 Griff’s Canadian Adventure. (R) 4.35 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) 5.05 Australian Story. (R) 5.35 Landline. (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 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 Lisbon & WWII: Spies, Gold And Diplomacy. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 5.30 WWII Women On The Frontline. (PGa, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. The Valley at Caulfield Heath. Missile Stakes Day. Saturday Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Drive Review. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Canterbury Bulldogs v North Qld Cowboys. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Cronulla Sharks v Titans. 5.00 News. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 MasterChef Aust. (PG, R) 11.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 1.00 Pooches At Play. (PG) 1.30 Country House Facelift. 2.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 2.30 Deal Or No Deal. (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. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) A student’s death exposes dark secrets at Cambridge. 8.20 Father Brown. (PGv) Father Brown investigates when rehearsals for a play are derailed by a death. 9.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R) Martin and Louisa head to London so that Martin can present his research paper. 9.50 Believe Me. (Malv, R) Worboys is finally caught and convicted. 10.40 Little Disasters. (Mals, R) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Prince William: A Life In Pictures. 8.25 Britannia: The Queen’s Ship. (PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Call Me Kate. (2023, PGa, R) 11.05 Those Who Stayed. (Ml, R) 11.45 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 8. 2.15 Those Who Stayed. (Mal, R) 3.00 Stories Of Power. (R) 3.10 Osher Günsberg: A Matter Of Life And Death. (Ma, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team soars over the Whitsundays. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World. (2015, Mv, R) A genetically modified hybrid dinosaur escapes containment and goes on a killing spree at a theme park. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins. 11.00 MOVIE: Beast. (2022, MA15+av, R) Idris Elba. 1.00 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) 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 23. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Parramatta Eels. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: Honest Thief. (2020, Mlv, R) 11.55 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) 12.55 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 1.55 Garden Gurus Moments. (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. Neale helps Melbourne couple Leonie and Noel, who must decide if they move from the house they built after 18 years. 9.50 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (Premiere) Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back on some of their best future-proofing renovations. 10.50 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A code one comes in for a two-year-old. 11.50 FBI. (Mv, R) A chaotic campus protest turns deadly. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.40 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Isadora Moon. 3.50 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.10 Shaun The Sheep. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. (Return) 9.20 Chopped Junior. 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.05 WorldWatch. 6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 Record-Breaking Dams. 7.30 Record-Breaking Airliners. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Harrison Ford. 9.20 MOVIE: Firewall. (2006, M) 11.15 Hudson & Rex. 12.05am WWE Legends. 1.40 Sex Tape Germany. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 6.30

Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon House Calls To The Rescue. 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 2.30 Feel Good Road Trips. 3.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 12.45pm MOVIE: The Mind Benders. (1963, PG) 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Round 17. Easts v Sydney University. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 3. (1992, M) 9.50 MOVIE: Exit Wounds. (2001, MA15+) 11.50 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 Roman Holiday. Continued. (1953, PG) 7.10 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 9.05 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 11.30 The Way Back. (2010, M) 1.55pm 55 Steps. (2017, PG) 4.00 My Sailor, My Love. (2022, PG) 5.55 Hook. (1991, PG) 8.30 Django Unchained. (2012, MA15+) 11.30 The Girlfriend Experience. (2009, M) 12.55am A Bigger Splash. (2015, MA15+) 3.10 Priscilla. (2023, M) 5.15 Living. (2022, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Athletics. World Under 20 Championships. Day 3. 2pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Top Fuel Championship. Round 4. Winternationals. 4.00 Football. AFL. Round 22. Sydney v Port Adelaide. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.00 American Pickers. 9.00 Soccer. Calcio Italiano Tournament. Juventus v Inter Milan. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.50pm Celebrity Ghost Stories. 4.50 The Dog House UK. (Premiere) 5.50 MOVIE: Space Jam. (1996) 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King. (2003, M) 11.35 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. 12.45am The Purge. 2.25 MOVIE: Snatchers. (2025, MA15+) 4.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 I Love VIP Pets. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.40 Bill Reid Remembers. 12.05pm Paid In Full: The Battle For Black Music. 1.10 Nula. 1.40 Waterworld Africa. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.00 Homesteads. 3.40 Diana Ross: Supreme Sensation. 4.30 Faboriginal. 5.00 Murder In Big Horn. 6.00 Home, Land & Sea. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 MOVIE: Rogue. (2007, MA15+) 10.30 Garma Sound Lines. 12.05am Late Programs.

6am Fox Sports News. 7.00 Weekend First Edition. 10.00 Weekend Newsday. 11.00 Fox Sports News. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Steve Price. 3.00 Weekend Newsday. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Opinionated. 6.30 The World According To Rowan Dean. 7.30 Lefties Losing It. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.45 Late Edition. 11.00 Fox Sports News.

SUNDAY, August 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.05 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Monty Don’s Rhineland Gardens. (Final, R) 2.30 Race Around The World. (Ma, R) 3.30 The Assembly. (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs. (R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

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 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 5.30 WWII Women On The Frontline. (PGav, R)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 To Be Advised. 12.30 Jabba’s Movies. (PGhv, R) 1.00 Football. AFL. GWS Giants v Gold Coast Suns. 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 11.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Canberra Raiders v Broncos. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Dragons v Tigers. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Dragons v Cronulla Sharks.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Cook With Luke. (R) 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Good Food Everyday. (PGa, R) 10.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.50 MasterChef Aust. (PG, R) 12.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 2.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 2.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass: Sandwiched With Sarah Macdonald. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Race Around The World. (Final) The winning racer is revealed. 8.30 Treasure & Dirt. (Malv) Nulla Day descends into chaos. 9.30 Believe Me. (Final, Mal) Sarah and Laila try to keep Worboys in prison. 10.20 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 11.10 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand. (R) 3.10 Doc Martin. (PG, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alexander The Great: Legendary Conqueror. (M) 8.25 Secret Weapons Of China’s First Emperor. (PG) 9.25 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.20 Kennedy. (PG, R) 11.10 Guillaume’s Paris. (R) 11.40 The Throwback. (R) 11.55 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 9. 3.45 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 4.35 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) 8.10 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations. 9.10 The Disappearance Of Grace Millane. (Mas, R) The story of the murder of Grace Millane. 11.10 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (Mlv, R) 12.10 Curfew. (Premiere, MA15+av) 1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

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: School’s Out. (Mav) 11.10 Black Widow. (Mav) 12.00 Murder In The 21st. (MA15+v) 12.50 Drive Review. (R) 1.20 My Way. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (Final, PG) The two finalists battle it out for the title of MasterChef champion 2026. 9.00 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) Gretel Killeen invites 22 infamous Australians to Claremont Manor to play the ultimate game of trust and treachery, with a chance at winning $250,000. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.35pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 The Snail And The Whale. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.10 The Snail And The Whale. 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. (Final) 8.55 Animal Park. 10.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. Stage 8. Highlights. 4.00 Bamay. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS Washington Week. 5.20 PBS News Compass Points. 5.50 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Sitting Bull. 10.05 Hudson & Rex. 11.00 Under The Bridge. 12.50am Sex Tape Germany. 1.45 QAnon: The Search For Q. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30

Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Your Money & Your Life. 1.00 The Master. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 3.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.30 My Greek Odyssey. 5.30 The Great Outdoors. 6.00 Australia’s Best Backyards. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Getaway. 12.40 MOVIE: The Rebel. (1961) 2.50 Poirot. 4.00 Midsomer Murders. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 6. Sydney Roosters 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 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Building The Dream. 1.30pm 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 Morning Programs. 9.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 News. 2.00 Weekend Newsday. 3.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. 4.00 News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Sunday Agenda. 7.00 The Jaimee Rogers Show. 8.00 The Macpherson Angle. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Living. Continued. (2022, PG) 7.10 55 Steps. (2017, PG) 9.15 Hook. (1991, PG) 11.50 Priscilla. (2023, M) 1.55pm Big Fish. (2003, PG) 4.15 Black Narcissus. (1947, PG) 6.10 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 8.30 Vengeance: A Love Story. (2017, MA15+) 10.20 Sin City. (2005, MA15+) 12.40am Django Unchained. (2012, MA15+) 3.40 Evil Does Not Exist. (2023, M, Japanese) 5.40 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Athletics. World Under 20 Championships. Day 4. 2pm Fishy Business. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 American Resto. 4.00 AFL Women’s Pre-Game Show. 4.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. St Kilda v Carlton. 6.30 Border Security USA. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 22. St Kilda v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 The Last Pope? 1.20pm LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.00 The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 MOVIE: The LEGO Ninjago Movie. (2017, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Meg 2: The Trench. (2023, M) 9.40 MOVIE: Deep Blue Sea. (1999, M) 11.50 Bel-Air. 1.35am Love Island Games. 3.50 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. 4.50 LEGO DreamZzz. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 3.00 Sunny And The Dark Horse. 4.30 Garma Sound Lines. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 Earth Oven. 8.30 MOVIE: Singing Back The Buffalo. (2024, PG) 10.15 MOVIE: How Stella Got Her Groove Back. (1998, M) 12.25am Late Programs.

CONSUMER ADVICE (P) Pre-school (C) Children (PG) Parental Guidance Recommended (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence (R) Repeat

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MONDAY, August 10 ABC TV (2)

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NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (PGan, R) 10.45 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 11.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.25 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.55 Race Around The World. (Final, R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (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. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Find My Beach 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 Ent. Tonight. (R) 6.30 Bold. (PG, R) 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 MasterChef Aust. (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.

6.25 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 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.05 ABC Late News. 10.20 The Business. (R) 10.40 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 11.25 Long Lost Family. (R) 12.10 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.45 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 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (PG, R) 8.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal) 9.35 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 3.00 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. (PG, R) 3.55 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) 7.30 The Voice. (PG) A fresh batch of undiscovered talent step into the spotlight. 9.00 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Garza lead a high-stakes operation that quickly goes south. 10.00 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 11.00 The Agenda Setters. 12.00 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) 8.45 100% Footy. (Mal) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.15 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 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. (Premiere) 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. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) Sheldon takes an interest in Amy’s work. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.35 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 4.10 WorldWatch. 5.40 Al Jazeera. 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. 11.50 Sex Tape Finland. 12.45am Hells Angels: Kingdom Come. 2.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 8.00

Million Dollar Minute. 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. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 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: Tender Mercies. (1983, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 9.40 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.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Fifth Element. Continued. (1997, PG) 8.00 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 10.20 Yolngu Boy. (2001, M) Noon Manganinnie. (1980, PG) 1.40 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 3.20 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 5.35 Shin Ultraman. (2022, PG, Japanese) 7.40 The Nugget. (2002, M) 9.30 Atlantis Inferno. (1983, M) 11.25 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 1am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Perth Super 440. Support Races. Dunlop Series. Highlights. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 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: Sicario. (2015, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight The 100. 12.50 Legacies. 1.40 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.35 Jeopardy! Australia. 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 Wild Manes. 5.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon MOVIE: Singing Back The Buffalo. (2024, PG) 1.45 First Horse. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Garma Sound Lines. 10.05 MOVIE: Charlie’s Country. (2013, M) Midnight Late Programs.

6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Paul Murray Live. 2.00 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 Fox Sports News.

TUESDAY, August 11 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (R) 11.00 When The River Rose. (Ml, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Great Irish Interiors. (Return) 11.00 Cycling. Tour de France Femmes. H’lights. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. (PG, R) 3.00 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 3.35 Agatha’s Story. 4.35 Jeopardy! 5.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.30 North American Fan Feasts. (PG, R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 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. 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (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. 9.05 The Assembly. (PGa, R) 9.50 Compass. (PG, 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. (PGa, R) 12.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Parliament Question Time. 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PGv, R) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (Ml, R) 11.20 Mozart/Mozart. (Premiere, PGa) 1.10 Blackwater. (MA15+alv, R) 3.25 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. (PGs, R) 4.20 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. (PGad) 7.30 The Voice. (PG) 8.45 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay heads to The Verdict. 9.45 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 10.45 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGl) 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Trigger Point. (MA15+alv) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The Teacher: Body In The Lake. (Mals) 11.10 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 GolfBarons. (PG, 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) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Another murder places the players on high alert. As suspicions run wild, alliances begin to fracture and accusations fly. 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. (PGs, R) The guys get an unwelcome surprise. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School: Down At The Beach. 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. 9.35 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Where Are You Really From? 3.30 Food Lovers’ Guide. 4.10 WorldWatch. 6.10 Mysteries From Above. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Robin’s Wish. (2020, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Good Morning, Vietnam. (1987, M) 12.05am While The Men Are Away. 1.15 Sex Tape Finland. 2.10 Dark Side Of The Ring. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 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 The Amazing Homemakers. 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. 8.30 Inspector Morse. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.00 The Madame Blanc Mysteries. 2.00 Agatha Raisin. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Steptoe And Son Ride Again. (1973, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 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 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Shin Ultraman. Continued. (2022, PG, Japanese) 7.50 Under The Cover Of Cloud. (2018, PG) 9.30 Moonlighting. (1982, PG) 11.20 Atlantis Inferno. (1983, M) 1.10pm Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 3.10 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 5.30 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 7.30 The Mask Of Zorro. (1998, M) 10.00 WinnieThe-Pooh: Blood And Honey. (2023) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 2.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Wreckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Suicide Squad. (2021, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight The 100. 12.50 Legacies. 1.40 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.35 Jeopardy! Australia. 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 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Garma Sound Lines. 12.30pm Ella. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Waterworld Africa. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. 9.05 MOVIE: The Color Purple. (1985, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight Fox Sports News.

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WEDNESDAY, August 12 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.15 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Restoration Aust. (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Great Irish Interiors. 11.05 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Lost For Words. (PGal, 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 Clarkson’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire UK. (PG, R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGdl, 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. (PG) 9.25 Race Around The World. (Final, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Treasure & Dirt. (Malv, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (MA15+av, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 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. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) 8.40 Titanic Sinks Tonight. (Mav) 9.45 Six Four. (Mv) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The Congregation. (Return, Ms) 12.05 Crime. (Malv, R) 2.50 The Royals: A History Of Scandals. (PG, R) 3.45 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Mal, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) 9.30 Unfiltered. 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+s) 1.00 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 Banjo And Ro’s Grand Island Hotel. (Premiere, PG) 9.55 9News Late. 10.25 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.25 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (Ma) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 Swimming. Pan Pacific Championships. Day 1. Heats. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGls) Elation reigns as all the players survive the night. 9.00 Boston Blue. (Mav) Danny and Lena’s investigation into a robbery gone wrong quickly turns personal, pushing Lena to devise a plan. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 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 Programs. 3pm Play School: Down At The Beach. 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. 9.35 The Piano. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm The Feed. 4.10 BBC News At Ten. 4.40 France 24. 5.10 PBS News. 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. Midnight Threesome. 12.55 Sex Tape Finland. 2.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (62) 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. 1.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 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. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 CruiseAway. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.10 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: Take Me High. (1974) 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. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Three Musketeers. Continued. (1973, PG) 7.55 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 10.10 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 11.45 The Nugget. (2002, M) 1.35pm Moonlighting. (1982, PG) 3.25 Shin Ultraman. (2022, PG, Japanese) 5.30 The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 7.30 Captain Fantastic. (2016, M) 9.40 Sky Sharks. (2020, Spanish) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 2.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 3.30 Duck Dynasty. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Batman. (2022, M) 11.55 Seinfeld. 12.55am Legacies. 1.45 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.35 Jeopardy! Australia. 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 Wild Manes. 5.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 The Point. 11.30 MOVIE: 2001: A Space Odyssey. (1968) 2pm On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.35 News. 6.05 Bamay. 6.45 Seasons Of The Wild. 7.35 Breaking Wild. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Mahana. (2016, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Paul Murray Live. 2.00 Parliament Live. 3.15 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight Fox Sports News.

THURSDAY, August 13 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.00 New Zealand Spy. (PG, R) 11.25 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Believe Me. (Final, Mal, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Restoration Aust. (Final, PG, R) 4.00 Frankie Drake. (PG) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.05 Great Irish Interiors. 11.05 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 2.55 The Cook Up. (R) 3.30 Lost For Words. (PGal, R) 4.35 Plating Locally. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Morning. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Arvo. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Day 1. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.10 Swimming. Pan Pacific Championships. Day 1. Finals. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

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down for her) but he inspired her to do a personal time. Well done Tracy, and to others who did PBs - Paul Armstrong, Kourosh Maleklou and Mel Seale. Once again the event was run by a team of enthusiastic

volunteers - this time Trudie Murray was doing her regular job of timekeeping, working with Rod Eckels on finish tokens (who also helped set up the course). Scanner Don Richardson managed to find a spot to capture whatever winter sun was available while he scanned. One comment was that he was a brave

Yasmin Catley said the investment recognised the work of volunteer firefighters. "The Rural Fire Service does extraordinary work and these vehicles will ensure they have modern and fit-for-purpose equipment to protect our community when we need it most. "Our volunteers put service above self, giving their time, skills and sacrificing their own personal safety to protect others. They ask for little in return and this investment is about giving them the support and equipment to continue this important work." RFS Commissioner Trent Curtin said the new vehicle would help volunteers continue serving their communities safely. "Our volunteers give their time, skills and experience to support their communities, and it's important they have the resources they need to carry out that work safely and effectively. "It is a good reminder of the importance of the community to also get ready for the bush fire season, by preparing their homes and discussing their bush fire survival plan." Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said the new fleet would strengthen emergency response across the region. "Every new vehicle delivered to a brigade is an investment in the safety and resilience of local communities and recognises the incredible contribution our volunteers make every day. "These ten new firefighting vehicles will strengthen emergency response across the Lower Hunter and help ensure local brigades are well equipped for the summer." The investment forms part of the NSW Government's $470 million, ten-year program to modernise the Rural Fire Service fleet, ensuring brigades across regional NSW are equipped to meet future emergency challenges. man - not sure if it was because he had a Newcastle Knights jumper on or because he was wearing shorts on a cold morning? Regular tailwalker Jenny Lindsay was guiding the pack from behind, as well as carrying back the two large course cones as part of her weight training routine.

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Gloucester ladies enjoy a challenge By Jennifer BURLEY ONCE again a lovely warm winter day welcomed the ladies for three games of social play at Gloucester Bowling Club with the selectors issuing a novel challenge Bowlers were charged with the task of counting the bowls of those who were

closest the ditch without rolling into the same on each end. Two games of triples and one of pairs were drawn: Val Smith, Julie Kriss and Judy Sheely defeated Di Neilson, Val Pritchard and Jenny Burley 19/14. Debbie English, Joy Hurworth and Bev Germon defeated Gina Dalmulder,

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Ruth Redman and Di Pritchard 13/11. In the Pairs, Penny Gibson and Jenny Stevens played a 16-all draw against Suzanne Cross and Kerrie Green. As to winners of the closest bowls staying out of the ditch, that honour went to the two Jennys - Stevens 10 and Burley 5.

Julie Kriss, Judy Sheely and Val Smith.

WALLAWONG’s Sienna Newton soared to a new personal best in the Women’s Long Jump T38 Final during the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to finish fifth in a quality international field. The 19-year-old, a product of the Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre, endured a long journey to represent her nation in the green and gold. According to the website Australian Athletics, Sienna battled brain cancer as a child, which required surgery, and she was left with leftsided weakness. Despite continuing to compete in able-bodied events throughout her childhood, she eventually received a para-assessment that classified her as T38. Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold wished Wallawong resident Sienna Newton the very best as she prepared to represent Australia in the T38 Long Jump event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. She said, regardless of the result in Glasgow, Sienna had already made her community very proud. “We know she will give her absolute best and, regardless of the result, she has already made us immensely proud,”

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she said. Ms Penfold acknowledged that Sienna had demonstrated remarkable dedication, perseverance and resilience throughout her sporting journey. “Sienna’s achievements are an inspiration to our community, and we are incredibly proud to see her wearing the green and gold,” Ms Penfold said. Ms Penfold acknowledged

the dedication of Sienna’s family, coach and support team, whose encouragement and commitment helped make the achievement possible. She said Sienna was a wonderful role model for young Australians, demonstrating that hard work, perseverance and self-belief could overcome obstacles and lead to remarkable success.

Nightingale, McInnes win Mixed Foursomes By Peter WILDBLOOD

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Championships duly won by Rhonda Nightingale and Nathan McInnes. Foursomes is a 27hole stroke event in which partners take alternate

shots, and, as such, not every golfer’s “cup of tea”. This did not prevent a fair-sized field from turning out. The winning pair were Rhonda Nightingale and Nathan McInnes, with a score over 27 holes of 132. Just one stroke back were runners up Carolyn Davies and Steve MacDonald, 133. Net winners were Gai Falla and Trevor Sharp 110¼. The Nearest-to-the-Pin at the 4th and 13th holes was won by Nathan McInnes while, at the 6th and 15th holes, that honour went to Evelyn Blanch and Deryk Wand. The long drive trophies at the 8th and 17th holes were won by Cheryl Goodrich and Paul Blanch.

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Gloucester Scorpions Under 14s By Trudy SCHULTZ THE Gloucester Scorpions Under 14s returned to the scoresheet in style with an impressive performance against Great Lakes Raiders last Saturday. The later 11am kickoff was a welcome change, with perfect clear conditions setting the stage for an entertaining match. The Scorps started brightly, dominating the opening 10 minutes with a flurry of attacking football. Peter Clinch, Aiden Peters and Henry Maggs combined well through the midfield to create several early opportunities. Great Lakes' right wingback proved difficult to break down, shutting down many of Gloucester's attacks down

the left. After a slight tactical adjustment, the Scorps began attacking more through the centre, and midway through the first half Eli Soupidis broke clear of the defence and calmly finished past the Raiders goalkeeper. The visitors responded well and gradually worked their way deeper into Gloucester's half. A handful of defensive lapses gave the Raiders chances to reduce the margin, but goalkeeper Ewan Sheely was called upon to make several important saves. Lachlan Maggs was rewarded after moving into a central role from his usual position on the left wing. Pouncing on a loose ball, he struck a superb finish to score his second goal of the season.

Soupidis added his second goal shortly before half-time to send Gloucester into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead. As has become a regular feature this season, Gloucester made several positional changes in the second half to give players opportunities in different roles. Despite creating plenty of chances, the Scorps couldn't add to their tally. Shots sailed over the crossbar, found the side netting or were denied by some excellent goalkeeping. Great Lakes continued to battle hard and were rewarded with a penalty after River Cowley accidentally clipped the heels of a Raiders attacker inside the box. The visitors converted to make it

Gloucester Soccer Club By Trudy SCHULTZ Round 12 Match Report AFTER a chilly start to the season, we were welcomed back to the pitch with spring-like weather, making it the perfect morning for another fantastic round of local soccer. Players, coaches, volunteers and families were all ready to enjoy a great day of football. Mini Roos It was wonderful to see our youngest Scorpions back in action. Every week these players continue to grow in confidence, develop their skills and, most importantly,

have fun while learning the game. The future of Gloucester Soccer Club is certainly looking bright! Division 3 Both Division 3 matches showcased excellent teamwork, determination and sportsmanship. Andrew Johnson Carpentry and CalCo Surveyors played an entertaining match, while Australia Post Gloucester and Level Electrical also produced a terrific contest. It was fantastic to see all four teams working together, supporting one another and continuing to improve

throughout the season. Division 2 Division 2 delivered another exciting morning of football. Avon Valley Meats defeated Ollies Service Centre in a nail-biting encounter, claiming a hard-fought 5–4 victory after an outstanding team performance. In the second match, Millard Ag took on Gloucester Community Shop. While Millard Ag came away with a 7–0 win, the score didn't reflect the effort shown by both teams. The match featured

3-1. Later in the half, another penalty was awarded after a sliding challenge from Dean Freeman, but the Raiders' effort struck the post before Gloucester cleared the danger. A special mention goes to Spencer Haschek, who was dangerous on the right wing throughout the match. He was unlucky not to score after having one goal ruled out for offside, another effort cannon into the post and a third narrowly sail over the crossbar. The 3-1 victory sees the Scorps return to winning form ahead of another tough challenge when they travel to Wingham to face Wingham Warriors at 10:10am next Saturday.

some excellent passing, strong teamwork and great determination from every player on the field. Division 1 Another close game! Division 1 once again delivered an outstanding contest, with Gloucester Bowling Club securing a hard-fought 5–4 victory. The match was a fantastic display of skill, determination and sportsmanship and continues the trend of close, exciting games in our senior junior division. Congratulations to all players for the effort, commitment and respect they showed throughout the day.

Harrison Wins Women’s Golf By Carolyn DAVIES IT was a small field for the Gloucester Golf Ladies last Wednesday, 29 July, although those who ventured out in the crisp morning air enjoyed a day of warm sunshine and some great scores with Lesly Harrison leading the field. The event was an Individual Stableford event and Lesly Harrison was on fire, racking up a grand total of 42 Stableford points including sinking a long birdie putt on the 6th hole. Her playing partner Alison Windeyer also

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Alison Windeyer, Lesly Harrison.

Wand Wins Vets Golf Sharp in Close Medal Win By Peter WILDBLOOD THE Gloucester Veteran Golfers turned out in modest numbers on Tuesday 28 July with Anne Wand two under handicap for a handy win. The day itself could only be described as brilliant for a midwinter day. The event was a Max Shepherd sponsored Individual Stableford and the winner with 38 Stableford points was Anne Wand. She was followed into the club house by ball winners Roy Crichton 37,

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Peter Buettel 36, with Carolyn Davies, Gai Falla and Gary Peters, 35 apiece picking up the last balls on offer. The Nearest-to-the-Pin trophy at the 4th and 13th holes was won by the day’s winner Anne Wand whereas it was Carolyn Davies and Bill Murray who were closest at the 6th and 15th holes. On Tuesday 4 August the Gloucester Veteran Golfers played an Individual Stableford sponsored by Rod Burrows. This coming Tuesday 11 August there will be a Four Ball Better Ball Stableford.

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By Peter WILDBLOOD THERE was only a count back between Trevor Sharp and the field at the Gloucester Golf Club August Medal competition last Saturday, 1 August. The day was another cool, bright sunny occasion for the Monthly Medal, an Individual Stroke event sponsored by Arkwood Organic Recycling The Monthly Medal was won by Trevor Sharp with a net round of 72 aided by the handy assistance of a favourable count back. The A grade net winner was Brendan Murray, 72, and the gross winner was Paul Blanch, 75. In B grade Trevor Sharp, 72, had the best net score with the top gross score in the grade to Brian McInnes, 88. The C grade net winner was Will Bosma, 73, and the best gross score in the grade of 97 was turned in by Paul Griffiths. Balls were won by Trevor Sharp and Brendan Murray72, and six players scoring 73: Will Bosma, Rob Moore, Brian McInnes, Dave Parish, Paul Griffiths and Josh Wilson. The Nearest-to-the-Pin trophies at the 4th and 13th holes were won by Brendan Murray, Rob Moore

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Wayne Maddalena with 17 points. Ball winners were Mark Garland and Aurther Poynting 16, Dave Mann 15 and Bill Murray 14. This coming Saturday and Sunday, 8 and 9 August, the Gloucester Golf Club will be playing the two rounds of its Midwinter Open. The following Saturday there will be an Individual Stableford sponsored by Riverdown.

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By Carolyn DAVIES AFTER the frost of the week before, the crowd of 41 finishers was happy to bask in 7 degrees for the start of the 269th Gloucester parkrun last Saturday. Joining the locals were visitors from Newcastle, Central Coast and Brisbane. First male home was Oscar Evans, with Kate Richards the first female to finish - both on enjoying the Gloucester parkrun for the first time. There were another six first-timers to Gloucester parkrun - coming for the scenic course along the river. One of them was Lyndall Murray from Brisbane on her 259th parkrun. Lyndall had enough energy at the end of her run to record a podcast with one of Gloucester's Run Directors Tracy Wilson about why our parkrun is so much fun. Some of the parkrunners were there to encourage their children to enjoy exercise, or CONTINUED Page 13

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