Myall Coast News Of The Area 02 JULY 2026

By Thomas O'KEEFE

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Sunny's masterpiece puts Hawks Nest in the frame

A QUIET corner of Hawks Nest has helped earn young artist Sunny Allen a major regional art award.

Sunny was recently named one of the winners of the 2026 Young Dobell Art Competition for her landscape artwork, ‘Moira Park’, which shone the brightest out of more than 400 entries submitted by artists aged between five and 18 from across the Hunter, Central Coast and Lake Macquarie regions.

Presented during the exhibition opening at the Museum of Art and Culture, yapang (MAC yapang) in Booragul, the award recognises emerging artistic talent and celebrates the legacy of renowned Australian artist Sir William Dobell.

For Sunny, the inspiration behind her winning artwork came from a place that holds special childhood memories.

“It's a fun park to play in and it's where my sister and I watch the boats go by,” she said.

The artwork captures not only the landscape itself but also the personal connection many young people develop with places close to home.

Sunny said she felt both excited and proud when she learned she had won the competition.

“The first person I told was my best friend Lillijana about winning and that I was going to be on the news,” she said.

The competition was judged by acclaimed Newcastle artist Michael Bell, who praised the high standard of entries and the creativity shown by young artists across the region.

Sunny's passion for art continues to grow through learning from books, online tutorials and the natural beauty around her.

“I usually like to get my style from YouTube and books because that's where I learn new things,” she said. “I like to draw our town, it's so beautiful.”

The award may be an early milestone, however Sunny is already looking ahead to her next challenge - creating a beach painting for the Seafarers Art Exhibition, where she hopes her artistic journey will continue.

Wingham’s Bight Bridge plans

GEOTECHNICAL investigations are under way as MidCoast Council moves forward with plans to replace Wingham's Bight Bridge.

investigations were an important step in the bridge replacement project.

bridge design can be completed.

“Geotechnical investigations are one of the major preliminary activities required to complete the bridge design,” Mr Scott said.

Crews began work earlier this week, lifting a barge and core drilling rig into the Manning River to collect core samples from four locations across the river.

The samples will provide engineers with critical information about the ground beneath the riverbed, helping determine how the foundations for the new bridge should be designed to withstand future floods and other loading conditions.

MidCoast Council Director of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, Rob Scott, said the

“The core samples will provide us with a detailed understanding of the ground conditions beneath the river, which is essential for determining the strength and depth of the bridge foundations," Mr Scott said.

“The rest of the bridge design relies on this information, so completing this work is a major milestone in progressing the project.”

Council is carrying out the investigations alongside other design work to help keep the project moving as efficiently as possible.

The geotechnical work is one of several preliminary stages required before the final

“By undertaking this work now, alongside other design activities, we can continue moving the project forward as efficiently as possible.”

Council remains confident the design for the replacement bridge will be finalised later this year.

The current timeline has the project ready to go to tender in early 2027, with construction expected to follow and the new bridge opening to traffic in 2028.

Residents can stay up to date with the Bight Bridge replacement project and other road and bridge works through MidCoast Council's Roads Hub.

CWA members meet with state executive

By Pauline CAIN

STATE Executive members of the NSW Country Women's Association travelled from across the state to speak to the Mid North Coast Group

in Port Macquarie on Saturday 13 June.

State President Tanya Jolly from Barallen branch, Secretary Bron Dunston from Singleton branch and Treasurer Ruth Cargill from Dubbo

evening branch ran the day, sharing their knowledge and wisdom about the CWA.

Nearly 70 members attended the day from Nambucca Valley in the north to Gloucester in the south,

hoping to learn more about their association.

The aim of the day was to upskill those members who hope to take on these roles at branch level and those who are interested in the workings of the CWA.

State President Tanya Jolly said, “Today is about busting myths.

“Bring your ideas into any position - we don’t want the same - we want you.”

Ms Jolly outlined the role of the president, referring to the procedure manual and to the elements of modern governance - strategic plan, budget, sound financial reporting, succession planning, confidentiality and conflict resolution.

Asked what inspires her about the CWA, Ms Jolly said, “I have been a member for 30 years and my passion is for advocacy.

“If it's important to you - it's important to me.

“Our members are a great bunch.”

State Treasurer Ruth Cargill said, “These days remind us that the CWA is much bigger than our branch.

“Our strength is in our unity.”

She focussed on two important things - transparency and laws.

The CWA deals with public and members’ money and as such is bound by legislative requirements - the CWA Incorporation Act 1931, the CWA Constitution, the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991, and the Trustee Act 1925.

The CWA gives to association projects: Medical Research Fund, the Disaster Relief Fund, the Emergency Fund, Education Grants and International Funds.

“Each branch is unique, reflecting the community they serve,” said State Secretary Bron Dunston.

Ms Dunston spoke about the procedures for correspondence, keeping minutes, Work Health and Safety issues, submissions for resolutions, group by laws, and membership.

The CWA has more than 100 years as an established organisation and the information garnered at this day helps members stay on track and to understand the CWA way.

Another step towards healthier coastal dunes

TWELVE enthusiastic Bitou

Buster volunteers rolled up their sleeves on Saturday 27 June to tackle the dreaded Mother of Millions, which has exploded along The Boulevarde on the Winda Woppa bush strip throughout the past two years.

Working along the fence line between the Kururma Crescent and Jacabba Street, volunteers set about clearing the Mother of Millions infestations ranging from tiny seedlings to mature flowering plants.

Bright red flower heads made it easy for the volunteers to spot where the worst outbreaks were.

By the end of the morning, the Bitou Busters had filled 26 bags and one red wheelie bin with uprooted Mother of Millions plantsa remarkable achievement from a combined total of almost 18 hours of volunteer labour.

The day’s work also provided an opportunity to educate the community.

Two couples stopped to chat with the group. While the volunteers were usually thanked for their efforts, this time they were asked why the volunteers were removing such “pretty flowers”.

It was explained to them that, despite its attractive appearance, Mother of Millions is a highly invasive, toxic weed.

Each plant produces hundreds of tiny plantlets that quickly establish new colonies, forming dense infestations that smother native vegetation, prevent natural regeneration, and degrade dune ecosystems.

The plant is also highly poisonous to pets and native wildlife, with ingestion potentially causing heart failure.

Despite the bleak grey

skies and chilly winter temperatures, the Bitou Busters stayed warm through hard work.

There was plenty of laughter and lots of friendly conversation as participants gathered for a group photo and, of course, well-earned hot coffees at Benchmark afterwards.

The volunteers are hoping to organise a couple of “commando” working bees during the coming weeks to tidy up a few additional sites.

They will return to The Boulevarde next month to continue the battle against Mother of Millions.

Trish, the Bitou Busters coordinator, said a sincere thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy.

“Your efforts are helping to protect our beautiful coastal bushland for future generations,” she said.

FRY BROS

by Georgia Debono

to be dealing with more than one court at the same time. In some cases, the same allegations are being considered in both the criminal courts and the family law system. While a person charged with a criminal offence has a well-known “right to silence”, the situation in family law is quite different.

The decision of Jagic & Mattias [2023] FedCFamC1A 57 highlights the risks. In that case, a mother facing assault charges and an Apprehended Domestic Violence Order chose not to respond to the allegations in her family law case. She explained that she was keeping silent while the criminal proceedings were ongoing.

Meanwhile, the father put forward evidence about injuries to one of the children and what the children had said. With no competing evidence from the mother, the Court accepted the father’s account at an interim

hearing. Orders were made for the children to live with the father and spend only supervised time with the mother.

The mother appealed, arguing it was unfair for the Court to rely on “untested” evidence. The appeal was dismissed. The Court made clear that while silence may be protected in criminal cases, it does not carry the same protection in family law. If a party chooses not to give evidence, the Court may proceed on what is available.

The lesson is that staying silent in family law proceedings can have real and immediate consequences. Anyone facing both criminal and family law matters should seek careful legal advice about how to manage both at the same time.

If you would like to consult with our team of family lawyers please contact us.

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Local life saver wins Hunter Branch Award

FROM Page 1 through the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest (TGHN) SLSC Nippers program.

Wayne went on to attain his Bronze Medallion so he could contribute to the community and safety of Hawks Nests’ Bennetts and Jimmys Beaches, as well as stepping up for five years as a member of the management committee, including three as the club captain.

“This award is a validation of the work that the club and committee has done, as I certainly have not achieved so many things on my own, but with the help of a dedicated team,” Wayne told News Of The Area.

The Surf Lifesaver of the Year award recognises an individual who has developed systems, practices and worked with the support of people to develop lifesaving capability on the beach, including (but not limited to) improving engagement, encouraging more patrol members, and producing excellent, measurable statistics such as the ‘zero preventable injuries’ on the beach last year.

Wayne used his

professional and personal capabilities to help put the systems in place, and ensured that the entire committee of the TGHN SLSC was recognised as integral to his award.

“I am honoured and humbled to be recognised and nominated by the club, and now at branch level, there are so many people in surf lifesaving who do so much,” Wayne said.

“Thank-you to all the club members in TGHN SLSC for their support.

“I did not do all the things for which I was recognised on my own. I facilitated, but they did the work.

“They have all proven that is entirely possible to be in a full-time job, bring up a family, and volunteer for the community.”

Wayne, known for his focus and resilience, has consistently prioritised the club’s strategic goals and its core mission - delivering safe, effective lifesaving service to the community.

“We did not get to everything that was on our main plan for the club, and have encountered several challenges during the year, including differing member perspectives on club direction,” he said.

TGHN SLSC President

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Aussie Hay Runners roll into Bulahdelah

FROM Page 1

delivering much-needed hay to drought and disasteraffected farmers..

Club president Judy Dixon said the Lions Club has welcomed the Aussie Hay Runners to Bulahdelah for the past four years.

"They always call into Bulahdelah," Ms Dixon said.

"In previous stop-overs, we've had between 60 and 70 trucks come through."

Aussie Hay Runners complete an average of 8 to 10 disaster convoy runs per year.

Aussie Hay Runners organiser Linda Widdup, who has coordinated the runs for the past seven years and has spent 40 years behind the wheel of a truck, said Bulahdelah remained one of the convoy's favourite stops.

"It's just the happiest town we come through," she said.

Ms Widdup said she continued to volunteer simply because she loved being involved and knew how much the support meant to struggling farming families.

"I do it because I just love doing it, and the farmers need it," she said.

The convoy included drivers aged from 32 to 74.

While the trucking industry continues to be male dominated, two women were among the volunteer drivers making the journey.

Henry, the oldest driver in the convoy, has been volunteering with the Aussie Hay Runners for the past six years. He said his motivation came from personal experience.

"I've previously lost everything, and we had someone there for us," he said.

"I wanted to give back, and I love hearing and sharing stories. Sometimes just knowing someone is there is comfort in itself."

Fellow driver Jake said supporting Australian farmers was his reason for volunteering.

"Without farmers, we don't eat," he said.

"Being in the farming industry myself, nobody should have to go through hardship alone."

The convoy departed Swan Marsh, Victoria, on Thursday with 28 trucks but arrived in Bulahdelah with 26 after two vehicles suffered mechanical breakdowns.

Despite the setbacks, the convoy was still transporting more than 520 tonnes of hay, destined for farmers continuing to recover from floods, bushfires and other

natural disasters.

Ms Widdup said it wasn't just trucks making the journey.

"We even have utes towing trailers loaded with hay travelling with us," she said.

After leaving Bulahdelah,

the convoy travelled to Coopernook for a special dinner before visiting Taree and communities west of Taree on Saturday to deliver the vital fodder.

The volunteers expected to return home to Victoria by Sunday evening.

All of the drivers donated their time, trucks and expertise to support farming families in need.

Fuel costs were subsidised by the Rural Relief Association, while the hay was either donated or purchased using funds raised through community support.

The Aussie Hay Runners continue to rely on volunteers, community donations and fundraising to deliver practical assistance and hope to farming families across Australia.

To follow the convoy or support future hay runs, visit the Aussie Hay Runners Facebook page.

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Destination Barrington Coast a star on the map

MIDCOAST Council has again been recognised for its work promoting the Barrington Coast, earning a place as a finalist in the 2026 North Coast Regional Tourism Awards.

The council's destination brand, Barrington Coast, was named a finalist in recognition of the innovative practices of its visitor information centres, which showcase the region while delivering an exceptional experience for visitors.

The North Coast Regional Tourism Awards are conducted by the NSW Tourism Association in partnership with Destination North Coast.

The awards feature 19 categories celebrating tourism business success while recognising growth, innovation and entrepreneurship across the region.

MidCoast Council is one of nine finalists from the Barrington Coast region.

Other local finalists include Amaroo Escape, Barefoot Boats, Discovery Parks Forster, Manning River Ferry Services, Mograni Creek Estate, Pacific Ocean Brewery, The Ridge Gloucester and What's Beyond The Mile.

The awards celebrate the innovation, resilience and dedication of the North Coast tourism industry, recognising operators who contribute to exceptional visitor experiences and the continued growth of the regional visitor economy.

MidCoast Council executive manager sustainable development Rachel Pleasant said council was proud to again be recognised at the regional awards.

“This is an outstanding achievement that again demonstrates Destination Barrington

Coast is on the right path,” she said.

"Tourism plays a vital role in our local economy and this recognition demonstrates the strength of our visitor offering and the dedication of those working across the industry."

The recognition highlights the collaborative efforts of council, tourism

operators and local businesses in promoting the Barrington Coast as a destination for visitors from across Australia and overseas.

Regional tourism awards provide a pathway to the NSW Tourism Awards, showcasing destinations and businesses that continue to strengthen the visitor economy through innovation, customer service and quality experiences.

Winners will be announced at the North Coast Regional Tourism Awards Gala in Coffs Harbour on Thursday 30 July.

q Barrington Coast named a finalist for innovative practices of its Visitor Information Centres.

Council update on area's roadworks

MOTORISTS are being urged to plan ahead over the next fortnight, with MidCoast Council rolling out a broad program of road reconstruction, restoration, maintenance

and pothole repairs across the region.

The works, published in ouncil's latest fortnightly roads update, will see crews working on dozens of roads spanning

urban centres and rural communities, with drivers advised to expect minor traffic delays in some locations.

Pothole patching remains a major focus, with crews scheduled to work across Taree, Wingham, Wherrol Flat, Gloucester, Bulahdelah, Bungwahl and along key transport routes including Thunderbolts Way, The Bucketts Way, Myall Way, Hunterview Road and The Lakes Way.

Heavy patching is also planned for Comboyne Road, High Street in Taree and Wingham Road.

A number of larger infrastructure projects will also continue over the coming weeks. Construction of the new roundabout at Red Head Road and Diamond Beach Road is progressing, while reconstruction works are under way at the Isabella Street roundabout in Wingham.

Restoration works are continuing at the Wingham Wetlands and on Comboyne Road south of Potts Road, with reconstruction also taking place on King Street in Gloucester and Wanya Road at Tea Gardens.

Boost to make NSW national parks safer

THE 2026 NSW Budget contains $130 million destined improve visitor facilities and infrastructure across the state's national parks network, helping meet growing demand for affordable outdoor recreation.

The funding will support upgrades to walking tracks, campgrounds, picnic areas, amenities, lookouts, roads and visitor centres across NSW, while also improving accessibility and strengthening infrastructure against future natural disasters.

The investment comes as NSW national

parks continue to attract record visitor numbers, with around 65.6 million visits recorded across the state's 900 parks and reserves last year.

Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe said national parks have become increasingly important for families seeking affordable holidays and outdoor experiences.

“NSW national parks are booming and it’s easy to see why,” Ms Sharpe said.

“They are some of the most beautiful, accessible and affordable places for families to spend time together.

“This investment is about backing the visitor facilities people want to use, so more visitors can enjoy memorable and affordable days out in nature.”

The funding will also help repair and rebuild infrastructure damaged by floods, storms and landslips, allowing popular destinations to reopen more quickly following severe weather events.

National parks play a significant role in regional economies, generating an estimated $19.5 billion in economic activity annually and supporting more than 62,000 jobs across

Routine maintenance crews will also be active across a range of roads, bridges and footpaths, including works at Beach Street in Harrington, Youngs Road, Barrington East Road, Booral Road, Cooplacurripa Bridge, Millers Bridge and new footpath works along Admiralty Avenue and Head Street.

Roadside vegetation management is scheduled throughout the Lansdowne district, Bulahdelah, Swan Bay, Diamond Beach, Blackhead and along major roads including The Bucketts Way and The Lakes Way.

Meanwhile, grading crews will improve conditions on numerous unsealed roads, including Wang Wauk Road, Prices Creek Road, Old Soldiers Road at Rainbow Flat, Dogwood Road at Bungwahl, Baldy Knob Road and several other rural routes.

Residents can access the latest information on road, bridge and footpath projects through MidCoast Council's Roads Hub, while road issues can be reported directly to council online.

the state.

The investment builds on a number of major projects already underway, including the development of the Great Koala National Park, new parks in Outback NSW and new multi-day walking experiences near Sydney, Lithgow and Dorrigo.

Construction is also progressing on new visitor centres at Dorrigo and Kamay Botany Bay, while upgrades at Wolli Creek Regional Park in Sydney are nearing completion.

The NSW Government said the funding will ensure parks remain safe, accessible and enjoyable for future generations while supporting local tourism businesses and strengthening regional communities.

TGPS's 37th Parliament opens

By Thomas O’KEEFE

STUDENTS and special guests gathered at Tea Gardens Public School (TGPS) for the official opening of the 37th TGPS Student Parliament on Friday 12 June.

The voices of the children were heard through a ceremonial opening, speeches from special guests, and a full schedule of motions and questions that saw some energetic debate from the students about things that truly mattered to them.

Special guests included Kate Washington, State Member for Port Stephens, Minister for Families and Communities, and Minister for Disability Inclusion; Rear-Admiral Peter Sinclair AC, former Governor of NSW; Daryl Martin and Sue Estens, former principals (hence Governors-General of the student parliament) of Tea Gardens Public School; MidCoast Deputy Mayor Jeremy Miller; locallybased MidCoast Councillor Thomas O’Keefe; plus others

representing various local community service groups.

‘When I was asked to be Governor, I realised that I did not know enough about the constitution of the state of NSW at the time, so I had a lot of study to do,” Mr Sinclair told the students.

“I have seen better conduct by these students than some actual parliaments – perhaps more parliamentarians should come here to witness your example.”

Mr Martin commended the students for their ability to embrace the parliament concept as a way to disagree with each other respectfully, as well as use their imaginations to improve their school lives.

“Today marks the 37th Official Opening of the Tea Gardens Public School Parliament, a gathering that represents more than just a formal event, it is a space where students come together to share their ideas, take on responsibilities, and develop skills that will serve them and their communities

for years to come,” GovernorGeneral (Principal) Mark Clemson said.

“The importance of student participation in shaping their environment and experiences cannot be underestimated.

“Every contribution helps to build a stronger school community rooted in understanding and mutual respect, and together, we build pathways toward positive change by listening carefully and working collaboratively.

“The spirit of cooperation and openness nurtures growth within our school, and our young people are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are the changemakers of today, their voices, ideas, and actions are creating meaningful change right here and right now, inspiring all of us to participate and support their vision.”

Principal Clemson declared the 37th School Parliament open, and to be a celebration of commitment, respect, and shared

responsibility.

Principal Clemson also offered a special acknowledgement to Miss Forster, who had stepped

in as Parliamentary Advisor, saying, “Through her guidance and encouragement, she has supported students to grow

Voices of the students

· FLYNN Barker - Year 5 student: “I like that kids like me get to say what we want on the school and have the opportunity to express what we want. I also like that we can make massive changes if we just speak up.”

· Matilda WyvillUsher of the Black Rod: “I liked getting a photo with Kate Washington and I felt

special getting dressed up.”

· Archie WallMinister for Building and Health: “I like getting up and sharing my ideas with everyone. Today getting a photo with my fellow ministers and special guests was great to make the moment last longer. Being a leader will be something that I remember forever.”

· Livia WorthMinister for Environment: “A highlight for me was having a chat about environmental requirements with Kate Washington and our special guest visitors. I enjoy being a leader because I get to help our school environment.”

· Oliver Azzopardi - Year 5 student: “I like debating at parliament.

This parliament had good motions. I am excited to see what happens with the creativity and jersey day.”

· Tiffany HestelowShadow Minister for Student Wellbeing: “I liked listening to the speeches from the special guests and having morning tea with them after.”

· Koby FranksMinister for Sport and Recreation: “It was special to have important visitors and I

MPs, Shadow Ministers and office

OFFICIALS: Governor General, Mark Clemson; Prime Minister, Rose Wolfenden; Opposition Leader, James Howard; Parliamentary Advisor, Mia Forster; Deputy Prime

Minister, Livia Worth; AECG President, Archie Wall. Portfolios: Ministers - Archie Wall, Building and Health; Leroy Reynolds, Student Wellbeing; Andi Partridge, Education;

Livia Worth, Environment; Koby Franks, Sport and Recreation; Transport, Sarah Selby; Special Events, Kaitlyn Heeley. Shadow Ministers - Kayleigh Thompson,

in confidence and leadership, ensuring this parliament continues to be a space for meaningful participation and development.”

enjoyed having morning tea with them after.”

· Sarah SelbyMinister for Transport: “I enjoyed seeing how many of my peers were involved with this parliament. I also like that people were putting forward motions that would be a good change for the school.”

· Kye StuckeySpeaker of the House: “I like that we can share our ideas and make the school a better

bearers

Building and Health; Tiffany Hestelow, Student Wellbeing; Zyva Abdul Ahad, Education; Tia Phillips, Environment; Tobias Keeble, Sport & Recreation; Tegan Simmons, Transport, and Aria

Jacobsen, Special Events. Senators: Bryant, Howard, Ingram, Forster, Howarth, McInnes and McLeay.

Speaker of the House, Nate Jones-Taylor and Kye

place. I really enjoy my role as speaker of the house because I enjoy speaking in front of an audience. It was also nice to have special guests watching.”

· Eden Robertson

- Serjeant of Arms: “As serjeant of arms, I liked that all of the students were doing the right thing and I didn’t have to tell anyone to stop talking. I’m excited for jersey day that was passed at parliament today.”

Stuckey; Deputy Speaker of the House, Lucca Fidden; Hansards, Harlow Johnston, Lilly O’Brien and Tahli Smith; Serjeant-At-Arms, Eden Robertson, Samuel Longworth, Caden Batson and Holly Taylor; Usher of the Black Rod, Matilda Wyvill.

Hawks Nest PROBUS tour Newcastle Airport expansion

By Thomas O’KEEFE

MEMBERS of Hawks Nest

PROBUS Club were recently treated to a rare glimpse into international aviation with special tours of Newcastle Airport.

Paul McFarlane, head of airport, led the tour.

Mr McFarlane was the head of airport security and operational resilience during the facility’s upgrade and had answers to PROBUS members’ questions as they journeyed through the airport’s physical manifestation of its future aspirations.

Newcastle Airport is

officially international, boasting four Bali-bound flights per week, via Singapore, with plenty of capacity to grow as more routes come into being.

Forward thinking in the design has seen a customised ‘swing gate’, a feature also seen in new facilities such as Western Sydney International.

Gates that would otherwise stand useless at a given time can be swung into action, facilitating international or domestic passenger processing as the schedule requires.

“The fact that domestic and international are in the

same terminals requires some customer education,” Mr McFarlane said.

“We have seen customers arrive from domestic routes, buy food and water in the airport, only to then have to surrender it when they are screened for international departure.”

Mr McFarlane said the airport’s new incarnation boasted many new features.

“Millions of dollars of investment have gone into it, mostly to create a pleasant and functional experience, like the new airport lounge and duty-free area, which never existed before,” Mr

McFarlane said.

He said that Newcastle Airport was on track to welcome 1.3 million passengers per year, and were likely to reach goals set for 2035 by 2030, including 2500 car spaces.

“We are constantly learning from passenger movements and behaviour, like the need for more specific and strategically placed signage,” Mr McFarlane said.

Inevitable comparisons to the new Western Sydney International Airport being built in Sydney came about, as well as contrasts with the old Kingsford-Smith

airport on Botany Bay, which is now hemmed in by suburbia and water.

Williamtown’s facility takes advantage of the fact that, while the city nearby has been steadily growing, there is plenty of space around the existing infrastructure.

Due to the location of Newcastle Airport, it will also avoid being hemmed in by buildings in the future.

The tour witnessed the new Border Force and screening areas, and got to see inside the guts of the operation before it clicked into top gear.

Plenty of room remains

within the building to duplicate security arrangements, meaning the airport could virtually double in capacity when it was ready to do so.

The newly expanded regional airport is now hailed as future-proof: Facilities exist for all border enforcement authorities to be permanently based here when the demand meets it.

The airport is predicted to grow in the coming years and decades, and is already capable of accommodating larger aircraft direct from overseas.

The routes that can be flown to or from any given airport are, ultimately, up to the carriers. The airport has a business development team devoted to persuading airlines to use the facility, but the market and airline companies have to justify plying those routes.

Free ADHD diagnosis and care on the way

By Eve NESMITH

THE costly process of obtaining a diagnosis and treatment for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may soon be free for people aged 6 and over..

Funding announced during the recent NSW Budget will provide up to 2,500 eligible people access to free GP consultations for ADHD from early 2027. Children and adults

seeking an ADHD assessment typically require multiple long appointments, which can cost between $500 and $1,500 with large gap fees.

“This is just another step towards building a system where ADHD care can be delivered based on need, not income,” said NSW Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson..

“Affordability is a fundamental part of a strong public health system, not an optional extra.”

As a result of the new $11.7 million package, GPs who are trained as endorsed prescribers will be able to provide free ADHD assessments and follow-up appointments for up to 2,500 patients aged 6 and older.

These GPs will receive up to $600 per patient to help cover the cost of support activities such as clinic administration, preassessment tools, or input from other clinicians such as dietitians or psychologists.

The package also includes $2.7 million to support GPs to complete endorsed prescriber training, $5.7 million to fund specialist paediatric and psychiatry services to provide clinical support for GPs, and $1.8 million to encourage ongoing uptake of the reforms and give GPs access to allied health assessments and support to aid in diagnosis.

The new plan was announced in the recent

2026-27 NSW Budget and builds on the reforms already made by the NSW Government to make ADHD care and diagnosis more accessible and deliver relief to people who need it.

Previously, people seeking ADHD care had to navigate a costly and overloaded non-GP specialist system, experiencing long wait times and high fees, which could delay treatment, particularly for children.

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Hemp industry roadmap to mainstream growth

By Eve NESMITH

LOW-THC hemp has been hailed as a new growth industry for regional NSW and a new plan will aim to attract private investment, provide growers with better support and information, and simplify the hemp licensing system.

The NSW Government forecasts that the state’s low-THC hemp industry

will become a $100 million Australian industry by 2032.

The NSW Hemp Industry Plan outlines a roadmap for industry growth through targeted research and development, stronger supply chains, market expansion, and a supportive policy and regulatory framework.

It also commits to working with other states and the Australian

Government to create a more consistent approach to hemp regulation across Australia.

Developed in consultation with industry stakeholders, the plan sets a vision for hemp to become a mainstream crop of the future, creating new opportunities for farmers, manufacturers and regional communities across NSW.

Industrial hemp has huge potential for use as

a fibre for textiles, rope, composites and building materials with additional environmental benefits in providing biomass for soil improvement and carbon capture.

Hemp seeds can be used to produce oils, food ingredients, protein powder and cosmetics.

Globally, it is estimated that hemp is used in more than 25,000 products

spanning nine sub-markets, including agriculture, building materials and textiles.

The plan focuses on areas where government, industry and stakeholders can collaborate to address local needs and position the NSW industrial hemp industry to capitalise on the potential global and domestic growth of this emerging industry.

changes to the way healthcare is delivered that will make it easier and more affordable for families to access the care they need,” said NSW Premier Chris Minns.

“For many families, when times are tough every dollar counts and healthcare may not be a priority. By making these free ADHD consultations available we hope this means families won’t have to go without critical healthcare.”

Minister for Agriculture and Regional NSW, Tara Moriarty, said that the Hemp Industry Development Plan was a game-changer for farmers and private investors, positioning NSW to build a modern, innovative and profitable hemp sector.

“This plan will unlock new investment and opportunity in regional NSW, strengthening the state’s emerging industrial hemp industry for the future,” Ms Moriarty said.

NAIDOC Stories woven through generations

ABORIGINAL culture will be celebrated across the MidCoast during NAIDOC Week through

a new exhibition by local artist Kaylah Slater Mitchell.

“Always Here: Woven Through Time” opens at Yalawanyi Ganya on 3 July, showcasing contemporary weaving inspired by the 2026 NAIDOC Week theme, “50 Years of Deadly”.

The exhibition blends traditional weaving techniques with contemporary artistic expression, highlighting the enduring connection between Aboriginal people, family, community and Country.

Using natural fibres alongside modern materials, Kaylah's works reflect cultural knowledge and stories passed through generations while demonstrating the continuing evolution of Aboriginal cultural practices.

MidCoast Council Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services Alex Mills said the exhibition provides an opportunity for people from across the region

to engage with Aboriginal culture through the work of a local artist.

"Always Here: Woven Through Time is a wonderful opportunity for the community to connect with and celebrate Aboriginal culture through a contemporary artistic practice that has deep cultural roots," Mr Mills said.

"As we celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC, this exhibition recognises the enduring strength of Aboriginal people and culture while highlighting the important role artists play in sharing stories, knowledge and connection across generations."

"We encourage everyone to visit the exhibition and take the time to reflect on the history, resilience and creativity that continue to shape our communities today."

The title “Always Here”

acknowledges the enduring presence of Aboriginal people, culture and knowledge throughout the MidCoast and Australia, paying tribute to generations of Elders and knowledge holders while celebrating emerging Aboriginal artists.

Following its opening at Yalawanyi Ganya, the exhibition will remain on display until 10 July before travelling to Manning Regional Art Gallery from 14 to 25 July and concluding at Forster Civic Centre from 27 July to 15 August.

The exhibition is supported through the NAIDOC Indigenous Art Scholarship, funded by the Coastline Bank Community Foundation, which helps create opportunities for Indigenous artists and supports the ongoing sharing of culture through the arts.

When drummer pull, you pull harder

FROM recent reports black drummer, also known as rock blackfish, are keen to rumble off the rocks anywhere between Fingal and Rocky Point.

Best baits include fresh or salted cunjevoi, or bread and prawns tossed into a bread berley trail.

A 2/0 hook and just enough lead to get you into the strike zone, which is around mid-water.

Drummer have no manners and will gobble down the bait before

charging back into the closest rock crevice.

The trick is to prevent the determined fish from reaching home base and this is best done with a relatively stiff rod, strong back and strong line over 10kg.

The technique is simple - when the drummer pulls, you pull harder.

Best spots I have found include Boulder Bay and the Tommy Rocks in front of the Outer Lighthouse.

Fishing off the rocks is a dodgy game, particularly when the sea is rising and waves continually crash around you.

Be sure to wear a life jacket and have a Plan B if you are unfortunate enough to be washed in.

It is a really good idea to fish with a mate.

Black drummer are an underestimated table fish which are ideal for chowders and marinaras.

q If you’re fishing off the rocks, wear a lifejacket and try to fish with a

The night there was a mighty glow in the sky

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

"In 1945, my first year in the Narrowgut Crew, I earned £450 in two months. That was a lot of money for a young bloke,” said Ken Barry.

"Did you ever come face-toface with a great white shark?" I quizzed

"Probably have," replied Ken. "Nowadays if anyone sees a shark it always is a great white. In my time a shark was a shark we never bothered what type it was.

“They would all eat your fish and bite your leg, so it didn't matter what type it was.

"On one occasion, all the boats were loaded with fish and had left for Nelson Bay leaving dad, Ken Sproule and I on the beach in the corner of the island. After the boats had left we caught another 30 boxes of beautiful bream. I had to run up to the light house and telephone the Fishermen's Cooperative for them to send back a boat to pick up the fish.

“When the fish were loaded the three of us walked wearily back to Fingal along the beach in the dark. It was the 8th of May, 1945.

“The strangest thing happened.

“All of a sudden, all the lights in Newcastle were turned on and there was a mighty glow in the sky. We learned when we got home that the war had ended in Europe and the whole country was celebrating."

Ken Barry's ability to recall past events with unerring accuracy continued to amaze me. The finest detail was remembered - dates, times and birthdays. Births, deaths and marriages rolled off his tongue without taking time to ponder.

"The Smith family were the light keepers at the time and each day one of them would come over with a little order for groceries or other supplies from the mainland,” he said.

“This order was filled by the fishermen and taken to the light when they returned next time.

“I remember the light keeper Smith. His daughter Margaret married fisherman Ronny Tarrant."

"Did you ever set a net in the Grit Hole?" I asked.

"Yes! Lots of times - luderick and bream. On the top of the tide we would run a net around the hole and pour petrol on the surface

of the water. Add a match and Kaboom! The terrified fish would scatter and get caught in the net.

“Funny thing, we could set the water on fire but I tried to set the island on fire hundreds of times but it wouldn't burn.

When we would sit up on the hill looking for fish the trees continued to grow across where we looked down onto the water.

“Every attempt I made to burn a clearing failed. The only time I saw it burn was from the sparks that blew across the bay from bushfires on the mainland.

“I had no memory of bitou bush, which is now strangling the island. There were lantana, gladioli, oleander and common lemons all over the island. Fishermen had a habit of planting lemon trees wherever they set up camp. You can't eat fish without a lemon."

"Can you recall any other outstanding incidents that occurred on the island?" I asked Ken.

"Not really, there seemed to be some sort of an incident every day. After a while they just become part of life,” Ken said.

“Oh, there was a day - 20th May

1955 - there was a really big sea rolling from the south."

As was the case during the travelling season, when the mullet, luderick and bream were on the move, the fishermen would leave their boats on the other side of the Spit in the corner of the beach. They would pull them up onto dry sand above high tide and leave them until next time.

It was calculated by Jack Barry that the boats were not high enough and that the sea would reach them. Ken, his dad and George Shelly decided to walk around the beach, cross the Spit, and drag the working boats up onto higher ground.

When the heavy boats were pulled up to safety, the three fishermen started their walk back home. The tide had risen and the sea was raging and surging across the spit. George got across safely but Ken's dad Jack was washed over the edge and into trouble.

Ken raced to his aid and just managed to pull his dad to the safety of shallow water but the powerful current dragged young Ken out to sea.

For three hours Ken was

washed around in turbulent water until finally rescued by the trawler ‘Pop's Last’.

The sea was huge, however Bobby Tarrant, Crofton and Athol Sproule, Herb Williams and Bernie Thompson, who all crewed the trawler, knew that they were Ken’s only hope.

The hardy fishermen steamed at full speed through the heads and out into the rolling sea. The men searched between the waves, realising that time could not be wasted.

“There he is,” someone yelled.

The fishermen hauled young Ken from the sea and took him back to Nelson Bay.

"I had to play football for Maitland next day and I couldn't get out of a trot. Oh, and I lost my hat,” remembered Ken.

Changing the topic, Ken moved on.

"After a big sea we would find all sorts of things washed up on shore,” he said.

“I collected a shed full of big glass buoys, maybe from Japanese long lines. I'm told they are worth a small fortune today. I gave them all away, hundreds of them."

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'They ruined our dream': Socceroos' Egypt redemption

By Anna HARRINGTON, AAP

AUSTRALIA’S World Cup roundof-32 clash with Egypt is personal for some of the Socceroos' stars, including attacker Connor Metcalfe.

Connor Metcalfe has already had Egypt ruin one of his football dreams.

So the Socceroos attacker has no plans of letting the north African nation bring Australia's World Cup journey to an end.

Australia's senior international games against Egypt are limited to hitouts in 1987 and 2010.

But Metcalfe, Harry Souttar and Cameron Devlin were in the Olyroos squad that suffered a heartbreaking 2-0 loss to Egypt in Tokyo in 2021 that knocked them out of the Olympics.

That means the clash on Friday (4am Saturday AEST) in Arlington, Texas is personal.

"I remember that," Metcalfe said on Sunday.

"It actually feels like a blur, to be honest.

"They were quite a big physical team. I just remember it being really humid and hot and we didn't play our best game.

"They ruined our dream. So, yeah, I guess you could say it's a bit of a revenge, personally."

All eyes are on Egypt talisman Mohamed Salah, who is battling a left hamstring strain and is under a serious fitness cloud.

Egypt will be without suspended midfielder Mohanad Lasheen.

Metcalfe was among the Socceroos watching as Salah came off then Egypt held on for a 1-1 draw with Iran and locked in a clash with Australia.

"We're excited, I mean, the game against Iran was pretty hectic at the end," Metcalfe said.

"But we know the quality they've got, and we got to watch them play a bit, so we understand how they play in their mentality and their willingness on and off the ball."

Egypt are a more aggressive prospect than Australia faced

against Paraguay.

That could play in Australia's favour if space is left in behind for the likes of Metcalfe and Nestory Irankunda to exploit.

"It could suit us, the way we set up. I think we're pretty good off the counter, so I think that could shock them a little bit," Metcalfe said.

"But we haven't gone into that much detail."

The Socceroos have taken a "why not us" approach to their dream of claiming an elusive World Cup knockout win - determined to enjoy a dream that could end at any moment.

"We've come so far. I don't think anyone expected us to even get out of the group," Metcalfe said.

"We're all buzzing just to have this amazing achievement and be able to be in this knockout stage.

"We're fully confident and after our performances, I think we've got a really good shot."

Australia are currently ranked world No.28 with Egypt's live ranking sitting at No.26, meaning the Socceroos can't really lean into an underdog status.

"We thrive as being the

Tea Gardens Country Club Golf

Tuesday 23rd June: The number of bowlers was down today due to a lot of our "grey nomads" heading north or overseas to avoid our winter weather. The winners winning with the lowest margin were Precy Swaddling, Dot Dallas and Karen Green.

Wednesday 24th June: Once again 42 bowlers in attendance. Col Amos, Bruce Yahl and Denis Wilberforce

were the morning winners. The victors for the afternoon were Col Fossey, John Parkinson and Rick Islaub and the overall winners were Geoffrey Muggleton, Craig McDonald and Tony Butler.

Thursday 25th June: Mixed bowls cancelled due to rain.

Saturday 27th June: Men's Triples Championship Semi Final, Peter Gurney, Ron Green and Brian

Newberry 22 defeated Jeff Baker, John Parkinson and Chris Ross 15. A win for Mark Volmer, Graham Uff and Dave Ransom 27 v Scott Fitzalan, Terry Munright and Ron Webster 11, it should be an interesting final.

Sunday 28th June: The final of the Men's Triples Championship was played and thankfully finalised before the rain started. As in most competitions the final score does

underdogs, I feel like we always have, but I mean whatever the odds are - it doesn't bother us," Metcalfe said.

"But if we have to, I think against Paraguay, we showed that we can dominate a game with the ball.

"It was probably our best performance with the ball, and we were calm, and looking forward, I think we'll be aiming to do the same thing."

Metcalfe is also among the Socceroos to have experienced Dallas Stadium, home to the NFL's

Cowboys - having played a 2-2 draw with Mexico there in 2023.

"It's an amazing stadium," Metcalfe said.

"It was a bit of a weird one, because I remember for some reason they had a DJ playing during our game as well.

"I actually don't know why, but every time Maty Ryan got the ball, they would just start playing a song, which I thought was a bit weird.

"But it's an amazing stadium, the facilities are incredible ... it's pretty awesome."

not depict the standard of play, the spectators would agree it was a hard-fought final, great bowling by all. The winners were Peter Gurney, Ron Green and Brian Newberry 29 v Mark Volmer, Graham Uff and Dave Ransom 14.

A good turn up for Sunday bowls, format for play 2 games of Triples and a game of Fours. The winner determined by drawing a card and this week it was Rink 1, congratulations Lon Richards, Lynda Richards and Bill Jones. Sunday

Lady Hawks vs Kotara and Mallabula

STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 20

the defensive line organised, and she sparked the side early with a sharp dummy-half play.

A determined defensive stand at the seven-minute mark denied Kotara a near-certain try, and Katie Abbott slid in bravely to secure a loose ball under

By Dianne BOWES

pressure, keeping the scoreline at 20 points different by half-time.

Tea Gardens lifted in the second half, and with 16 minutes remaining, Evie Braddick crossed for the Hawks’ only try, finishing a well-worked passage.

Lily Baillie’s conversion attempt had the direction, but lacked the power to make it over the crossbar, falling just short,

OUR Saturday round continues to be hotly contested, with 32 starters teeing off last week. The leaderboard was jam packed, with the top 15 players separated by just 4 shots. Deb Matheson birdied the 10th on her way to a win, after a beautiful tee shot which missed the Eagle’s Nest prize by only a few centimeters. Sari McDonald birdied the same hole, also with a great tee shot onto the green. Chip ins came from Pauline Barham on the 18th, and Robyn Richardson on the 4th.

q Hawks Nest Ladies took part in Dungog 's Ladies Open Day last week.

although soon enough fullback Gemma Clarke brought the crowd to life with a break that took her halfway up the field before an inopportune tagging killed the momentum.

Gemma was among the standouts, with characteristic involvement all over the field, along with Shian Perry, who made strong metres all afternoon as a

Cheryl Foster was unlucky though, when her 40 metre chip onto the 1st rolled to within millimeters of the hole. It still scored a 3 pointer though, so not all bad news.

Results: Saturday 20/6/2026

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford

A Grade Winners: 1st Deb Matheson 34 C/B (best score of the day); 2nd Marcia Smith 34 C/B; 3rd Julie Hammond 34

B Grade Winners: 1st Deb Gardner 32 C/B; 2nd Robyn Richardson 32; 3rd Roma Bernardin

31 C/B

Place Getters (32 C/B-30 C/B):

Cheryl Foster, Robyn Keegan, Sari McDonald, Janet Moore, Evelyn Potts, Angela Clipperton

NTP Hole 5: A Grade Marcia Smith; B Grade Carol Maher

NTP Hole 10: A Grade Deb Matheson

On Monday, 4 carloads of Hawks Nest Ladies travelled to Dungog for the Ladies Open Day. On a very chilly morning, it was

result of consistent effort.

Debutant Kiara Debono impressed in her first run, and Clarissa Mitchell added plenty of energy with her vocal presence.

Coach Alex said the team would take a ‘back-to-basics’ return to fundamentals at this week’s training, work on improving training attendance, and lifting on‑field communication, as the

bowls is open to all who would like to "have a go at bowls" contact TGCC & Motel to register to bowl.

Vale: John Moore passed away Friday 26th June following a long illness, John was a much valued member of our bowling club and will be greatly missed.

Thanks to our sponsor's this week Tea Gardens Fish Market, the Garden Eatery for donating our raffle prizes and last but not least our major sponsor First National Real Estate Hawks Nest.

side prepares for the weeks ahead.

In round eight, the Lady Hawks played away against Mallabula on Saturday 20 June. They brought home a 12-nil victory, repeating their round one win against the same team back in early April, with the three going to Abby Fenner, Litiana Durbin, and Gemma Clarke.

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heavy going on a course which was deluged a few weeks ago, but everyone enjoyed the scenic course and wonderful country hospitality provided by the Dungog Golf Club team. It was a great day for Hawks Nest’s Pauline Barham, who just missed out on the overall win on a countback. Pauline won Division 3, and Marcia Smith won a Division 1 NTP prize on the par 3 2nd hole. Well played, ladies!

Tuesday’s home round was the Monthly Medal, with a solid field of 47 ladies competing for the honours. Conditions were quite fresh, with the westerly winds proving uncomfortable for many players despite their many jumpers and beanies. Today’s leader across the field was Di Bott, who played a fantastic game to finish 4 shots clear of her nearest rival, claiming both nett and gross wins in C Grade –great golf, Di!

Results: Tuesday 23/6/2026

Ladies 18 Hole Stroke

A Grade Winners: 1st Sari McDonald 74; 2nd Marcia Smith 75 C/B; 3rd Maxine Mitchell 75 C/B B Grade Winners: 1st Fran Henderson 73; 2nd Ann Syme 74; 3rd

Dorin's Drawings

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On the Couch

By Paul DORIN

Verse of the week

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Parking is a problem

I WAS stunned to read an online report, which has apparently

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By JASMINDA

DEAR Jasminda,

I am keen to dip my toe into a spiritual awakening. I'm leaning towards Buddhism but I don't think I can give up meat. Any suggestions on a more achievable religion?

Henry B.

By Lynne MILES

been publicised on a TV channel's news program, saying that A$1 billion is being frittered away each year by developers building unnecessary car parking spaces when constructing blocks of home units.

A think tank known as the Grattan Institute has called for the ability of developers to be able to abolish the minimum requirement for off-street parking for new apartment blocks, which they say could save some $5.2 billion by 2031.

They go on to suggest that developers could then build an

Dear Henry,

I don't know if I am qualified to guide you in the direction of an

extra 9000 homes in five years by the savings so created. They further pointed out that research shows that the occupants of 40 per cent of one-bed studios do not own a car, therefore 40 per cent of the car spaces are left idle and unused by residents.

They see this as an added expense to young couples who are looking to buy residential property and suggest this saving could be better spent elsewhere. I really hope that councils don’t fall for this opinion. Offstreet parking is a basic need for every new building in order to reduce the number of vehicles that use the free, government-

achievable religion.

I'm also confident any attempts are doomed, along with directions around other frequent 'no go' topics including politics.

My take is that all religions are open to interpretation and the potential for extreme views is based on those interpretations.

In reference to Buddhism, I think you will find that there are Buddhists who eat meat (but don't personally kill any animals including insects) and others who are strict vegetarians.

Again, it comes down to the different schools of thought within a particular religion.

Your first line gives me some idea on your personal reticence to take on any form of spiritual awakening.

Dipping your toe in, in my opinion, is a great way to start. It's much like dipping your toe into the ocean. You can either think, ok, I

sponsored parking lots that the rest of us call our street frontage. This is already overloaded by cars, vans, caravans, boats and tradies’ trucks, and often unpassable in both directions, especially at night.

The reality of vehicle ownership in this day and age sees a working husband and wife each having their own vehicle to travel to work and use daily. Their grown family members, who are still living at home, now have a vehicle each. All need somewhere to park their vehicles, plus those of their friends and relatives who visit. Many also have a trailer, a

Celebrating 50 Years of Deadly

DEAR News Of The Area,

can do this, and allow yourself to be immersed in increments until you actually feel quite comfortable.

Or you can dip your toe in and realise that the conditions are too extreme or unpleasant and run in the opposite direction.

In most towns, there are numerous opportunities to explore different forms of spirituality.

These may be related to a more conventional gathering at a church, or a spiritual awakening found in nature or other expressions such as humanism or mindfulness.

Why not give yourself a goal of exploring one of the many and varied options each month and by the end of the year, you may have found what you are looking for, or found 'your people'.

caravan or a boat to be parked somewhere.

While eliminating this offstreet parking requirement is seen as a cheap and easy method of saving funds to be better invested in building more housing, it stretches a very long bow, which simply will not work out practically.

Yes, it is interesting to look at new ideas on how to provide more less-expensive housing, but road users are sure to hate that set of so-called logic. I would be alarmed if my Council weakened to this unlikely set of circumstances.

THE theme for NAIDOC Week 2026 is '50 Years of Deadly', which celebrates how far Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have come during the past five decades through our proud identity, culture, strength, resistance, and grounded adaptability.

Men's Triples Championship

By Lynda RICHARDS

TUESDAY 23rd June: The number of bowlers down today due to a lot of our "grey nomads" heading north or overseas to avoid our winter weather. The winners winning with the lowest margin were Precy Swaddling, Dot Dallas and Karen Green.

Wednesday 24th June: Once again 42 bowlers in attendance. Col Amos, Bruce Yahl and Denis Wilberforce were the morning winners. The victors for the afternoon were Col Fossey, John Parkinson and Rick Islaub and the overall winners were Geoffrey Muggleton, Craig McDonald and Tony Butler.

Thursday 25th June: Mixed bowls cancelled due to rain.

Saturday 27th June: Men's Triples Championship Semi Final, Peter Gurney, Ron Green and Brian Newberry 22 defeated Jeff Baker, John Parkinson and Chris Ross 15. A win for Mark Volmer, Graham Uff and Dave Ransom 27

The theme honours the voices of our communities and our allies who show up, year after year, to tell the nation that we are still here, still fighting for

v Scott Fitzalan, Terry Munright and Ron Webster 11, it should be an interesting final.

Sunday 28th June: The final of the Men's Triples Championship was played and thankfully finalised before the rain started.

As in most competitions the final score does not depict the standard of play, the spectators would agree it was a hard-fought final, great bowling by all. The winners were Peter Gurney, Ron Green and Brian Newberry 29 v Mark Volmer, Graham Uff and Dave Ransom 14.

A good turn up for Sunday bowls, format for play 2 games of Triples and a game of Fours. The winner determined by drawing a card and this week it was Rink 1, congratulations Lon Richards, Lynda Richards and Bill Jones. Sunday bowls is open to all who would like to "have a go at bowls" contact TGCC & Motel to register to bowl.

Vale: John Moore passed away Friday 26th June following a long illness, John was a much valued member of our bowling club and will be greatly missed.

justice, still deadly. Always.

Members of the community are invited to the Community NAIDOC Week celebration which will be held on Thursday, 9 July at Tea Gardens Public School.

The evening will feature a free movie screening accompanied

by dinner provided at Murrook Culture Centre Café. Food and catering will commence at 4:30pm, followed by the movie at 5.15pm.

This celebration has been made possible through a collaboration between the Tea

Gardens Hawks Nest Aboriginal Reference Group, Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council, Tea Gardens Public School and MidCoast Council, who provided funding to support the gathering.

Baan (Aunty) Liz McEntyre, Worimi Guringay Elder, Worimi Barray - Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.

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BEST ON THE BOX

SATURDAY

COOPER & FRY

ABC TV, 7.30pm

You know the formula by now: a gifted detective with a hidden past moves to a moody, rural setting where they team up with a weary local cop to solve a spate of mysterious murders… immediate dislike slowly gives way to mutual respect and maybe even more. In this snappy adaptation of Stephen Booth’s best-selling crime novels, the mismatched duo are Diane Fry (Mandip Gill, pictured) and Ben Cooper (Robert James-Collier), unlikely partners thrown together to investigate a series of strange deaths in the Peak District.

FRIDAY, July 3

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.35 Monty Don’s British Gardens. Monty Don travels from Wales to Norfolk.

8.35 Saint-Pierre. (Premiere, Mv) An exiled inspector is sent to the French collectivity of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. 9.20 Gruen. (PG, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.

9.55 Would I Lie To You? (PG)

10.25 ABC Late News.

10.45 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (Final, PG, R)

11.30 The Control Room. (Final, M, R)

12.30 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

MONDAY

ADAM LIAW’S NORTH

AMERICAN FAN FEASTS

SBS FOOD, 8.30pm

Adam Liaw (pictured) steps out of The Cook Up kitchen to host this new six-part travel series that explores the intersection of sport and food across the FIFA World Cup host nations: the United States, Canada and Mexico. It’s less about the deep-fried delights gobbled up by hungry spectators in packed stadiums, and more about the remarkable way that shared passions can help unite diverse communities. The MasterChef Australia kicks off his appetitewhetting adventure in vibrant Vancouver, on Canada’s west coast, where he showcases the picturesque city’s celebrated seafood with a decadent prawn and lobster poutine.

TUESDAY LUCY WORSLEY’S VICTORIAN MURDER CLUB

ABC TV, 8.30pm

Its title may evoke the charm it plunges viewers into Victorian-era London to unravel the grisly actions of one of Jack the Ripper’s lesser-known contemporaries. The Thames Torso Murders remain a notorious series of unsolved killings from the late 1880s, during which the dismembered remains of slain women were cast into the city’s waterways. The final instalment jumps forward 12 years to 1902, when a new incident provides a fresh lead. Worsley and her all-female team of experts stop at nothing to crack the case.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (PG)

8.30 Rain Bombs.

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

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.25 The King. (MA15+v)

12.20 The Typist. (MA15+v, R)

1.30 Her War, Her Story: WWII. (PGa, R)

2.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)

3.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. AUS v EGY.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Sydney v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.

11.45 Autopsy USA: Verne Troyer. (Ma, R) A look at the death of Verne Troyer.

12.45 MOVIE: The Vows We Keep. (2021, PGa, R) Fiona Gubelmann.

3.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

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5.55

6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 MOVIE: 200% Wolf. (2024, PG) 9.10 Caper Crew. 10.00 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 18. Penrith Panthers v South Sydney Rabbitohs. From CommBank Stadium, Sydney. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy PostMatch. Post-match coverage and analysis of the NRL game between the Penrith Panthers and South Sydney Rabbitohs.

10.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 5 Late.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R) Livinia Nixon visits the Hamilton Gallery.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002, PG) 10.45

SPORT RESULTS

6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)

7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa, R) The team helps a man

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THE ladies played their June Monthly Mug on Wednesday 24th June and the winner was Meg

Bernie Newton was the best putter with 31 putts and Barbie Gordon got the 8th NTP. No golf for the Vets on a wet Thursday 25th June.

The Club's AGM was held on Saturday 27th June; and the promised rain did not eventuate so 37 players enjoyed the

Stableford event, albeit on a very heavy course. The A grade winner was Kevin Martin with 37pts from Geoff Harvey with 35pts. B grade winner was Glenn Grainger with 38pts from Luke Barry with 32pts on a c/b from Darren Carrall. C grade winner was Jayce Coghlan

with 37pts from Paul Reid with 33pts. Ladies' winner was Meg South with 35pts from Lou Smith with 34pts. NTPs were Arrin Gardiner, Stewart McNaughton, Luke Barry and Bernie Newton (with a birdie!) Long drivers

were Max Schlenert, Brad Gleeson, J.Radford and Lou Smith, while Paul Cheers grabbed the jackpot.

The golf was followed by another delicious BBQ and sweets – thank you to the organisers, bakers and cooks.

Advertising within the News Of The Area reaches your local customers. Connect with them from the next edition. Print media has never been as affordable for your business. (02) 4981 8882 ads@newsofthearea.com.au

SATURDAY, July 4

TV (2)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Beyond Paradise Christmas Special. (PG, R) 1.30 SaintPierre. (Mv, R) 2.15 Take 5. (M, R) 2.45 Classic 100 Concert 2026. (R) 4.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 5.00 Deep End: The Scott Miller Story. (Final, R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

6.05 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Brett has some exciting news.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.

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

7.30 Cooper & Fry. (Premiere, Ma) A veteran detective is paired with a new arrival.

9.05 Doc Martin. (PG, R) Martin makes efforts to overcome his fear and questions his decision to resign.

9.50 The Capture. (MA15+, R) Carey is under pressure to charge Whitlock. 10.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Octonauts And The Great Swamp Search. 3.55 Odd Squad. 4.10 Dino Dex. 5.10 Octonauts And The Amazon Adventure. 5.35 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Chopped Junior. 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Abbott Elementary. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. AUS v EGY. Cont. 6.30 WorldWatch. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. ARG v CPV. 10.30 WorldWatch. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. COL v GHA. 2.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. ESP v AUT. Replay. 5.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 5.30 Operation: March On Rome. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. Australia v Egypt. Replay.

9.30 National Parks From Above: Ireland. (R)

10.25 Rock Legends. (PGa, R)

10.55 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.25 Beautiful Game Changers.

11.30 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R)

12.25 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)

12.55 Cycling. Tour de France. 3.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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That Built The World. 7.35 Abandoned Americana. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. Spain v Austria. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 1.00 Surf Patrol. (R) 1.30 Football. AFL. GWS Giants v Fremantle. 4.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.

8.00 The Great Outdoors. (Return, PG) A look at luxurious travel destinations.

8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PGv, R) Genetically engineered dinosaurs run amok in an isolated theme park after a security breakdown. Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum.

10.55 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGals, R)

12.35 MOVIE: Love At Sky Gardens. (2021, PGa, R)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Great Australian Detour. (R) 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Titans v Roosters. 2.30 NRLW Wrap.

6.00 9News Saturday.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Rugby Union. Nations Championship. Round 1. Australia v Ireland. From Allianz Stadium, Sydney. 10.00 Nations Championship: Australia v Ireland PostMatch. A post-match wrap-up of the Nations Championship game between Australia and Ireland.

10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.

12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 6 Late.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) The team tries to tweak a floor plan for Bree and Caleb, who fell in love with the treetop feel of their house. 9.30 Ambulance UK. (Madl, R) With junior doctors across the NHS on strike, ambulance crews respond to several road traffic accidents, including one where a man requires advanced pain relief after severely injuring his private parts.

11.30 FBI. (MA15+v, R) A young man is found dead on federal land. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

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SUNDAY, July 5

TV (2)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. (R) 2.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 3.30 Grand Designs: 25 Years And Counting. (PGl, R) 4.15 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass: Fran Lebowitz With Benjamin Law.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Race Around The World. (Ml) Six filmmakers travel the world.

8.30 Ground Up. (Ml) The Symphony Orchestra is unhappy with the proximity of the new stadium to their concert hall.

9.00 The Capture. (MA15+) The scale of the conspiracy reveals itself.

10.05 Cooper & Fry. (Ma, R)

11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

2.45 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

3.10 Doc Martin. (PG, R)

4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 11.45 Andy And The Band. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.15 Room On The Broom. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 MOVIE: Around The World In 80 Days. (2021, PG) 8.45 Animal Park. 10.15 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.00 Late Programs.

Hawks Nest Vets

By Len GOUGH 23/6/2026.

HN VETS Alf Ziehlke

Trophy Round 1

Stableford Front Nine. Nett Scores

1st Bruce Peel 20

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. POR v CRO. Replay. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. SUI v ALG. Replay. 3.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 4.30 Building The Snowy. (R) 5.30 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Eiffel Tower: Life Behind The Scenes: Pt 1. (Premiere) A behindthe-scenes look at the Eiffel Tower.

8.35 Paris Hotel De Ville: A Masterpiece. (R) Takes a look at the Hotel de Ville in Paris, home to the city council and mayor.

9.35 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 2.

2.10 A Certain Mother. (PGan, R) 3.30 Tommy Fleming: 30 Years Of Song. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 Euronews.

5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16.

VICELAND (31)

6am Hercules. (1958, Italian) 7.50 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.15 Confessions Of Felix Krull. (2021, German) 12.20pm The Sitting Duck. (2022, M, Hungarian) 2.35 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 4.30 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 6.50 Muppets From Space. (1999) 8.30 The Ladykillers. (2004) 10.30 Vera And The Pleasure Of Others. (2023, MA15+, Spanish) 12.25am Late Programs. 6am Sometimes Always Never. Continued. (2018, PG) 6.30 Muppets From Space. (1999) 8.05 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 10.00 The Ladykillers. (2004) Noon That Good Night. (2017, M) 1.40 Hercules. (1958, Italian) 3.35 The Movie Show. 4.05 Limelight. (1952, PG) 6.35

The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 8.30 Raising Arizona. (1987) 10.20 Munich. (2005, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGals) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

6am Morning Programs. 9.00

6.00 Better Homes. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 Supercars Preview Mid-Season. 3.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 4.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance.

9.40 Anita Cobby: You Thought You Knew It All. (Malv, R) An interview with Anita Cobby’s husband.

11.40 Autopsy USA. (Mad, R)

12.40 Angelyne. (Ml)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 4.00 Bamay. 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.50 The Food That Built The World. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 7.35 Nicolas Cage: Hollywood’s Mad Genius. 8.35 Cup Fever! 9.05 The Death Coast. (Final) 9.55 The Americans. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. Switzerland v Algeria. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Members Appreciation Day, Flemington Finals Race Day and Caloundra Cup Day. 5.00 Dog Patrol. 5.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Australia’s Amazing Homes.

7MATE

6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. STIHL Series. Replay. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Lady Torque TV. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Round 3. Nitro Champs. 4.00 Duck Dynasty. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future Part III. (1990, PG) 9.55 MOVIE: Midnight Run. (1988, M) 12.45am Late Programs. 6am

SPORT RESULTS

2nd Colin Bell 19c/b

2nd Graham Illand 18 3rd Steven Carruthers

4th David Candy 16c/b Balls down to 12c/b Nearest to Pin

3rd Phillip Wallis (Birdie)

5th Chris Barrett

10th Bill Morris (Birdie)

6.00 9News Sunday.

7.00 LEGO Masters Bricktacular. (Return, PG) LEGO Masters favourites return.

8.35 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.

9.35 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. (Premiere, Mhv) In Middle-earth, Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil’s return. Arondir makes an unsettling discovery. 10.50 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 7 Late.

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

Seinfeld. 9.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. 5.30pm MOVIE: The Polar Express. (2004) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. (2012, M) 11.10 MOVIE: Candyman. (2021, MA15+) 1am Prodigal Son. 1.50 MOVIE: Evicted: A Modern Romance. (2022, M) 4.00 Surfing Australia TV. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Wild Manes. 6am Morning Programs. 8.00 Seinfeld. 8.30 Australian Ninja Warrior. 10.30 LEGO Masters: Grand Masters Of The Galaxy. 5.20pm MOVIE: DC League Of Super-Pets. (2022, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes. (2023, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Chaos Walking. (2021, M) 12.35am Arrow. 4.00 Hop. 4.30 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.10 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

Hawks Nest Bridge Club

By Diane RUSSELL

26th JUNE

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) The top nine contestants welcome chef Sanjeev Kapoor into the kitchen, for a Mystery Box challenge.

8.15 Watson. (PGa) Watson and the team jump into action when four patients are brought to UHOP with wounds that appear to be infected with a flesh-eating bacterium following a tornado. 9.15 FBI. (Mv) OA and Maggie escort a US senator back to Washington, DC, after an assassination attempt.

Patfield & L Howarth, 3. E & A Greenhalgh. Tuesday : 1. A & J Macintosh, 2. L Butler & G Muggleton, 3. S Ryder& G Edgar.

16th Graham Illand S Fuller & D Hipkins , 2. L Winter & D Dale, L Butler & S Chopping. Friday : N /S 1. B Treharne & S Matheson, 2. C Rands & L Falla, 3. L & G Conroy.

Monday : N/S 1. C Rands & L Falla, 2. J Whalan & B Treharne, 3.L & G Conroy. E/W 1. C Lance & L Hulme, 2. J

Wednesday : N/S 1. B Treharne & S Matheson, 2. P Baily & M Rowen, 3. A Ryan & E White. E/W 1.

E/W1. D Hipkins &B Eyre, 2. J Glover & N Grehan, . J Armstrong & D Dale

MONDAY, July 6

ABC FAMILY

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.40 Chopped Junior. 10.25 Kids Baking Championship. 11.05 Late Programs.

TUESDAY, July 7

6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (PGa, R) Michael Palin continues his journey into the heart of Iraq, arriving in Kirkuk.

8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 3. Granollers to Les Angles. 195.9km mountain stage. From Spain and France.

1.40 Daniel O’Donnell: Home To Donegal. (PG, R)

2.30 Osher Günsberg: A Matter Of Life And Death. (Ma, R)

4.00 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)

4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16.

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6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Lieutenant Grey and the FBI task force enlist the help of an old colleague to uncover a criminal network. 10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R)

11.10 The Agenda Setters.

12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Travel Guides. (PG) The guides explore Indonesia, Australia’s northern neighbour, where they hit up Java’s spicy food scene.

8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, Cameron Smith and James Bracey look at the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel of some of the sport’s most influential figures.

9.40 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 8 Late.

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R)

Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Savage Builds. (Final) 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 BattleBots. 10.40 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (PGaw, R) Michael Portillo explores Portugal.

8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks into the idea that Australia’s libido is waning, or if we are redefining sex and intimacy.

9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. Carcassonne to Foix. 181.9km hilly stage. From France.

1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16.

4.30 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16.

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Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo. 9.50 Reckless. 10.50 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 1am The Story Of. 1.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 4. 2.05 NHK World English News.

MOVIES (32)

6am Dean Spanley. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.30 Limelight. (1952, PG) 10.00 Raising Arizona. (1987) 11.50 The Professor And The Madman. (2019, M) 2.20pm Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 4.20 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 6.25 Walkabout To Hollywood. (1980, PG) 7.30 Return To Seoul. (2022, M) 9.40 Journey Home, David Gulpilil. (2025, M) 11.25 Servant Or Slave. (2016, M) 12.35am Bare. (2015, MA15+) 2.15 Late Programs. 6am Walkabout To Hollywood. Continued. (1980, PG) 6.25 The Wedding Planner. (2001, PG) 8.25 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 10.30 Return To Seoul. (2022, M) 12.45pm Cat Call. (2023, M, Hungarian) 2.30 Summerland. (2020, PG) 4.20 Eloise At The Plaza. (2003, PG) 6.00 Go! (2020, PG) 7.55 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 9.30 Walkabout. (1971, M) 11.30 Late Programs. 5.50am Go! (2020, PG)

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

7.30 First Dates Australia. (Ml)

8.40 Doc. (Ma) Joan selects her replacement. 9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) 10.40 The Agenda Setters.

Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (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 Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGdls)

8.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) Hosted by Brad Fittler, Danika Mason and Andrew Johns. 9.30 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show.

10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9. Quarter-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 9 Late. Quarter-finals. 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 10 News+. 6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 7.00

WEDNESDAY, July 8

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Steven Universe. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Ninjago. 10.50 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Australia’s Greatest Conman? (PGal, R)

8.25 The Great Killer Smog. (Ma, R)

9.20 Coldwater. (Malv)

10.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 5.

2.15 Kirby At War. (PGav, R)

3.15 The D-Day Superhero: Jack Kirby. (PG, R)

4.15 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)

4.45 Leopard. (Mals)

5.00 NHK World English News.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R)

8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG)

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

11.30 Stumble. (PGals)

12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 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 Rugby League. NRL State of Origin. Game 3. Queensland v New South Wales. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 3 of the State of Origin match between Queensland and New South Wales. 11.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10. Quarter-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 10 Late. Quarter-finals.

3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Getaway. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

THURSDAY,

7.30. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22)

6am Children’s Programs. 3pm

7.40

7.05

Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Ultimate Vets. 9.10 Animal Park. 9.55 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.40 Amazing Animal Friends. 11.30 Late Programs.

6am Go! Continued. (2020, PG) 7.45 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 9.45 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 11.20 Servant Or Slave. (2016, M) 12.25pm Journey Home, David Gulpilil. (2025, M) 2.10 Vai. (2019, PG) 3.45 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 5.50 Lord Of The Flies. (1963, PG) 7.30 The Furnace. (2020, M) 9.40 Storm Boy. (1976, PG) 11.20 The Moogai. (2020, M) 12.55am Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 3.05 Late Programs.

July 9

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Spain With Michael Portillo. (Premiere, PGa)

8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For France. Eva Longoria heads to Paris where she learns more about the French art of pâtisserie.

9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 6.

2.00 Kate And Larapinta. (Ma, R)

2.30 It Takes A Village. (Ma, R)

3.30 Giving Back: Students Who Returned. (PGal, R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final.

VICELAND (31) VICELAND (31)

6am Storm Boy. Continued. (1976, PG) 6.40 Summerland. (2020, PG) 8.30 Vai. (2019, PG) 10.15 The Furnace. (2020, M) 12.25pm Walkabout. (1971, M) 2.25 Go! (2020, PG) 4.15 Footy Legends. (2006, PG) 5.55 The Lady Vanishes. (1938, PG) 7.50 Bedevil. (1993, PG) 9.30 The Tracker. (2002, M) 11.20 Blindspotting. (2018, MA15+) 1.10am Un Amor. (2023, MA15+, Spanish) 3.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad) Sonny’s problems snowball.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 18. Fremantle v Sydney. 11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.30 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.

12.00 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)

1.00 ICU. (PGa, 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 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 2. Cronulla Sharks v Brisbane Broncos. 10.00 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of Wimbledon. 10.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11. Semi-finals. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 11 Late. Semi-finals. 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

Heart and grit

By Thomas O'KEEFE

LADY Hawks players ran out at home on Myall Park on a sunny but cool afternoon in front of a cheering crowd for their League Tag clash with the Kotara Bears on Sunday 14 June.

Kotara proved the stronger side on the day, taking a 40–4 win, but the Hawks showed plenty of heart, grit, and individual effort across the park.

The first half saw Kotara jump to a 20–0 lead, yet Tea Gardens produced several bright moments.

Bryony Barnes was a constant voice in the middle, directing traffic and keeping

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