Myall Coast News Of The Area 11 JUNE 2026

By Sis HIGGINS

Sis HIGGINS

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Stargazing on the menu

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career spanning more than five decades and remains one of the most recognisable names in popular music.

The team at Mumm's on the Myall shared their excitement on social media following the visit.

“We had a very special guest visit us today,” the restaurant posted.

“The legendary singer-songwriter Leo Sayer stopped by Mumm's, and needless

to say, there were a few excited faces around the restaurant.”

The post also highlighted the reaction of staff member Alain, whose broad smile reflected the enthusiasm felt throughout the venue.

“A big thank you to Leo for visiting us and our beautiful town. It was an absolute pleasure to have you with us.”

The unexpected visit provided a memorable moment for both staff and customers, many of whom were thrilled to

see the celebrated performer enjoying one of Tea Gardens’ favourite dining destinations.

Sayer has long been a familiar figure in Australia, where he continues to tour and perform to enthusiastic audiences.

His appearance at Mumm's on the Myall also shines a spotlight on the region's growing reputation as a welcoming destination for visitors from all walks of life.

For the team at Mumm's, the visit from one of music's enduring stars was a moment they will not soon forget.

Cadets learn firefighting basics

By Ruby van de WIJGAART

FIFTEEN students from Bulahdelah Central School have been gaining valuable skills and experience through the NSW Rural Fire Service Cadet Program.

The cadets, ranging from Years 9 to 12, have been learning the basics of firefighting, fire awareness and the operation of firefighting equipment through a combination of classroom learning and practical activities.

Bulahdelah Rural Fire Service Captain Rod Paar said the program gives young people a hands-on introduction to the RFS's work while building teamwork and confidence.

“The program teaches the cadets the basics of firefighting, fire awareness and how to use the equipment,” Captain Rod said.

“It’s a hands-on approach. It’s all about teamwork and introducing them to what we do in the NSW Rural Fire Service.”

While theory lessons and discussions

q Bulahdelah Central School students participating in the NSW Rural Fire Service Cadet Program at Bulahdelah Rural Fire Brigade. Photo: Rod Paar.

form part of the program, Captain Rod said practical learning maDE up the majority of the training, with students working directly with firefighting appliances and equipment.

One of the most rewarding aspects for volunteers was seeing the students develop as a team, he said.

“Working with the cadets gives you immense satisfaction,” he said.

“You watch them go from working as individuals, or with their best friend, into

working as a well-trained team.”

The program also provides students with an insight into the many roles carried out by RFS volunteers beyond emergency response, including community engagement, training and equipment maintenance.

Captain Paar said he hopes the experience encourages some of the students to consider joining the NSW Rural Fire Service in the future, helping to support local communities for years to come.

E-petition needs 20,000 signatures to trigger parliamentary debate

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month, describing it as a major step forward in their fight to secure the school's future.

Following advice from their local Member of Parliament, campaigners escalated their original petition to an official Legislative Assembly e-petition.

The move means that if the petition reaches 20,000 signatures, the matter can be debated in the Parliament of NSW.

In a statement shared

online, the Friends of Upper Lansdowne Public School group said, "Following advice from our local member, our petition has now been escalated to a Legislative Assembly Petition."

The group highlighted the significance of the new petition process and urged supporters to help spread the word throughout the region.

"If we reach 20,000 signatures, our fight to save our school can be debated in Parliament," the statement said.

Campaigners have encouraged residents across the Mid North Coast and beyond to sign the petition and share it with family, friends and community networks.

"Please sign, share and help us spread the wordevery signature matters," the group said.

The small rural school has become the focus of a strong community campaign, with families, former students and local residents rallying to prevent its closure.

The petition represents

the latest chapter in the community's efforts to preserve the school and maintain access to local education for current and future students.

Supporters hope a strong public response will demonstrate the level of community backing for Upper Lansdowne Public School and help ensure its future remains firmly on the political agenda.

People wishing to support the campaign can sign the petition through the Parliament of NSW’s website.

Project honours dogs that changed lives

By Sis HIGGINS

photographer Jo Lyons is inviting dog owners to share their stories through

a new portrait project celebrating the powerful connection between people and their canine companions. Called Who Saved Who?,

the studio-based project aims to honour the bond between dogs and the people who love them, particularly rescue animals who have

by Lesley McDonnell

When can an informal Will be valid?

In NSW there are strict legal formalities required to make a valid Will. Under section 8 of the Succession Act 2006 (NSW), the Court can in certain circumstances accept a document that was not properly signed and witnessed if it records the deceased’s testamentary intentions and was meant to operate as their Will. These cases turn on the surrounding evidence, including what the deceased wrote, said and did. That often requires detailed evidence from witnesses and close examination of the deceased’s circumstances, which is one reason these disputes can become expensive. Here, the Court accepted that one of the hospital menu documents could operate as an informal Will because it was written, signed and dated by the deceased, set out how he wanted his estate to pass, and was supported by evidence that he regarded it as

his new Will. Because it was inconsistent with the 2007 Will, the Court found that the earlier Will had been revoked.

Why this matters

While an informal document may be upheld, proving that outcome can be slow, uncertain and expensive. A properly prepared and executed Will gives you the best chance of ensuring your wishes are carried out clearly, reduces the risk of dispute and helps protect your family and beneficiaries from unnecessary cost and stress. Investing in professional legal advice now can provide certainty for your estate and peace of mind for the people who matter most.

If you would like advice about preparing or updating your Will, please contact our Wills and Estates team on (02) 4928 7300 or email willsandestates@ mullanelindsay.com.au.

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made a lasting impact on their owners' lives.

Ms Lyons recently announced the project and is now seeking participants to take part before applications close on 30 June.

“It’s a studio-based portrait project honouring the bond between dogs and the people who love them,” Ms Lyons said.

“If you have a dog who’s changed your life, or a rescue dog who found you at exactly the right moment, this could be your story.”

The project follows the success of Tails of Barrington Coast, a book authored and

photographed by Ms Lyons that showcased dogs and their owners from across the region.

“I authored and photographed Tails of Barrington Coast a few years back, and this feels like a natural next step - deeper, more personal, just stories and portraits,” she said.

Participants selected for the project will receive professional studio portraits while sharing the personal stories behind their relationships with their dogs.

The project will also support a local cause, with a

portion of each participation fee being donated to charity.

“$100 from every participation fee goes to the Stay Foundation, supporting families and their animals,” Ms Lyons said. Only 15 places are available. Dog owners interested in taking part can find more information and apply through Ms Lyons' website before applications close on 30 June.

This community-focused project highlights the unique role dogs play in people's lives while helping raise funds for families and pets in need.

Public thanks for a quiet achiever

By Sis HIGGINS

MID Coast Community

Connector Kate Dunn has received formal recognition in the Parliament of NSW for her work helping skilled workers and their families settle into the region.

Member for Myall Lakes Tanya Thompson presented Ms Dunn with a Community Recognition Statement, acknowledging her contribution to attracting and retaining essential professionals across the Mid Coast.

Ms Thompson described Ms Dunn as “one of the quiet achievers of our region” through her role supporting people relocating to the area.

“Kate has become one of the quiet achievers of our region through her work as the Mid Coast Community Connector, helping professionals and their families relocate, settle in and build a life here on the

Mid Coast,” Ms Thompson said.

Through her work, Ms Dunn has assisted doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, engineers and other skilled workers to establish themselves in local communities, helping address workforce shortages across the region.

Ms Thompson said Ms Dunn’s impact extended far beyond practical relocation assistance.

“What makes Kate’s work so special is that it goes far beyond finding someone a place to live or helping them navigate a move,” she said.

“She helps people feel connected, welcomed and part of our community from day one.”

The Community Connector role focuses on supporting new residents as they transition into the Mid Coast, helping them build networks and develop a sense of belonging in their

new surroundings.

Ms Thompson said strong communities relied on people willing to support others behind the scenes.

“Strong communities are built by people who quietly get on with the job of helping others, and Kate is exactly that person,” she said.

Ms Thompson presented the Community Recognition Statement in person after delivering the statement in parliament.

“Congratulations Kate. Thank you for everything you do for our region,” Ms Thompson said.

“It was wonderful to be able to recognise your contribution in Parliament and then present that recognition to you in person today.”

The recognition highlights the important role community connections play in attracting and retaining vital workers across regional NSW.

Tea Gardens man receives OAM

A TEA Gardens man has received an Order of Australia medal for his service to the community through emergency response and welfare organisations.

Robert James Smith

served as a board member with the Employees of New South Wales Fire Brigades Relief and Welfare Fund,

which he founded in 1988, for 38 years.

He was Fire and Rescue

the Critical Incident Debriefing Team between 1988 and 1990, and a former personnel superintendent. Mr Smith was

his contribution as a marriage celebrant, and as the co-founder, former director and president of the Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants

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Cove once world’s biggest oyster farm

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

IT

to believe that the tiny hamlet of Oyster Cove on the shores of Port Stephens was, at one time, considered to be the focus of the

oyster farm

Pioneered by the Phillips family, Oyster Cove developed into a village with permanent homes erected for the Phillips family and comfortable accommodation for the many Worimi workers - both married and single quarters.

To continually supply the

need for hard wood sticks a property was purchased in the hinterland where the trees were felled and taken to the recently completed sawmill on the shores of Oyster Cove.

A general store was built by Stan Phillips and managed by the Salm family. Sunday

Food and wine fundraiser

By John BLACKBOURN

MEMBERS of the local branch of Zonta International were spared the rain during their fundraiser at Tuscan Lodge in Tea Gardens.

Around 60 local food and wine buffs enjoyed up to nine hours of feasting and good music on Sunday 24 May.

Nine wines were provided by Jac & Jones Pokolbin to pair with specialised dishes.

Winery principal Jacquie Witt explained the reasons for selecting each one, along with where the grapes

were grown, the year of production and the unique nature of each type of wine.

Attendees were also treated to a secretly bottled new wine, which will not be released to the public until next month.

From the wine tasting, the crowd moved into “the barn” to hear musicians Michael and Lorraine Wilks.

While the music played, members of the Hunter Newcastle Zonta Club catered for the evening meal, led by Lee Romstein from Tea Gardens.

The charity-focused event was overseen by

incoming Zonta President Julie Nagy from Redhead near Newcastle.

Funds raised on the day are to be used to advance ZONTA’s support of women and girls in the Hunter area.

The group helps women in domestic and family violence refuges; provides educational bursaries to students; and provides medical support for recovering breast cancer patients.

They also assemble freely provided birthing kits for use in third world countries.

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school was conducted each week.

The flagship of the Phillips family oyster empire was the Stella Maris – Star of the Sea. Known affectionately by all as Stella the 45ft launch, a grand servant and honest workhorse for many years, was designed and

built in 1934 by Cromarty Bay master boat builders William Laman and son Norman.

With the collapse of the local oyster industry in the mid 1980s, due to the introduction of the nonindigenous Pacific oyster, the grand old lady was sold at auction in 1989 and was badly neglected in the following years.

Finally, the mighty Stella Maris, which had been on the waters of Port Stephens for more than 50 years, sank in Tanilba Bay and was pulled ashore and burnt. A sad and undignified end.

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Students support RFS volunteers

By Ruby VAN DE WIJGAART

THE arrival of two purpose-built outdoor tables, made by students from the Braidwood Central School (BCS) construction class of 2026, has been warmly welcomed by members of the local NSW Rural Fire Service.

Brigade Captain Rod Paar said the donation represented more than the addition of practical outdoor furniture.

He said the gift was a reflection of the long-standing relationship between the brigade and BCS, built through years of community connection and mutual

support.

The tables provide a dedicated outdoor space for volunteers to gather for a range of purposes, including post-training debriefs, shared meals, informal discussions, and rest breaks between duties.

Brigade Captain Paar said that in a busy operational environment, having an accessible outdoor area contributed positively to both wellbeing and teamwork.

Captain Paar noted that the shared spaces also supported communication and reflection following training exercises and operational activities, and helped members to debrief in a more relaxed setting.

The brigade also operates as a district training facility and hosts volunteers from across the region who attend courses and development sessions.

Captain Paar highlighted the donation as an example of strong community partnership.

He acknowledged the effort and craftsmanship of the students who were involved in the construction and hoped they took pride in seeing their work become a lasting and functional part of the brigade’s facilities.

The tables are expected to be put to immediate and ongoing use.

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FORMER Australian Defence Force members are being encouraged to check whether they are eligible for veteran recognition and support through the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA).

Many former service men and women still believe that the term "veteran" only applies to those who have seen active combat or served in war zones.

However, the definition of a veteran has changed significantly in recent years to include many who served during times of peace.

The Parliament of Australia website states that a Veteran card is: “available to anyone who has served in the Australian

Defence Force with at least one day of continuous full-time service”.

This applies to people in service across the Navy, Army or Air Force.

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MidCoast Council reviews future urban growth

MIDCOAST Council has conducted a review of the Urban Release Areas report conducted in 2021 and made several changes.

Council is now calling on residents to provide feedback on the amendments.

Urban release areas are identified sites that may be considered for future housing or employment opportunities, subject to planning approvals.

Urban release areas are

proposed to be developed to cater for the future growth of the MidCoast.

A key driver for the review was the Hallidays Point Technical Studies. In response three urban release areas are now proposed to be removed.

Across the MidCoast, some urban release areas have been removed from the report because they have already been rezoned or are no longer identified for future growth in the Hunter

q Have your say on changes to Urban Release Areas.

Regional Plan 2041.

The update reflects current planning priorities and provides an accurate picture of land identified for future housing and employment opportunities.

You can view a full list of removed urban release areas, the report and make a submission by visiting the Have Your Say page at https://haveyoursay. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ review-midcoast-urbanrelease-areas-report

Fishing paradise found off coast

By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

RECREATIONAL fishers are forever seeking the ultimate

fishing experience.

Fishing Utopia, the jewel in the crown. Well, I have found it!

Two kilometres off

the coast between Port Stephens and Forster sits an island wonderland where the fishing opportunities are endless.

Three kilometres long and two kilometres wide, Broughton Island is the only island off NSW that has inviting beaches where

boats of all sizes can, in the right conditions, nudge onto the white sand.

If it’s the fishing that attracts you then you are in luck.

Surrounded by an extensive reef system, the island offers a base from which to explore the beaches, rocky shoreline and the mountainous terrain.

Snapper, mulloway, teraglin, kingfish and tuna can all be caught on the reefs, within a kilometre of the island.

Whiting and dusky flathead laze in the sandy shallows along all the island’s beaches while tailor, salmon, groper, leatherjacket and drummer are targeted off the rocks.

If that is not enough lobsters and squid call Broughton home.

A recreational fishing paradise, the island is available to all who wish to visit and there is a growing interest from fishers throughout NSW, interstate and overseas.

If you have the slightest interest, contact the Port Stephens Marine Rescue for safety information and National Parks and Wildlife for camping accommodation. You will not regret it.

Broughton Island is part of the Port Stephens - Great Lakes Marine Park and rules do apply. Send me a photo of the fish that you catch.

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Young entrepreneur recognised in Parliament

By Sis HIGGINS

TWENTY-year-old Dyarna Crupi has been recognised in the NSW Parliament following the launch of her new business, Support to Independence, a community-based service designed to help young people develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Local MP Tanya Thompson acknowledged Ms Crupi's achievement in the Parliament of NSW this week, praising her initiative and determination in establishing the service at such a young age.

“It was a pleasure to recognise Dyarna Crupi in the NSW Parliament this week for the launch of her

new business, Support to Independence,” Ms Thompson said.

“At just 20 years of age, Dyarna has shown incredible initiative and determination in establishing a communitybased support service focused on helping young people build confidence, independence and important life skills.”

Support to Independence aims to assist young people as they navigate everyday challenges and develop the skills needed to live more independently.

Starting a business at any age can be challenging, but Ms Crupi has taken on the task with a strong focus on supporting others within the community.

“Starting a business

is no small feat, and to do so at such a young age is a wonderful achievement,” Ms Thompson said.

The recognition highlights the growing role young entrepreneurs are playing in delivering services that address community needs while creating opportunities for others.

Ms Crupi said she was grateful for the recognition and proud of the impact the business was already having.

“Thank you, Tanya Thompson, for the recognition and support,” Ms Crupi said.

“We’re proud to be making a positive difference in our community.”

Ms Thompson said businesses such as

Support to Independence demonstrated the positive impact local residents could have when they identified a need and worked towards creating a solution.

“Congratulations Dyarna on this exciting milestone,” she said.

“I wish you every success as Support [for] Independence continues to grow.”

The parliamentary recognition marks an important milestone for Ms Crupi and her new venture, with Support to Independence already attracting attention for its focus on empowering young people and helping them build the skills and confidence needed for everyday life.

Top honours awarded at art festival

Hawks Nest Bridge Results

By Diane RUSSELL

RESULTS week ending 5th

Hawks Nest Vets

2/6/2026. Myall Coast Vets By Tony SMITH

4/06/2026. Stableford. 2nd round Championships. A Grade TGCC Bowling Club Reports

WEEKENDING 07.06.26

Thank you to our sponsors this week Excel Financial Services

Ladies Tuesday Bowls 02.06.26

Today we saw the ‘tidy’ number of 12 ladies, who played 2 rinks of 3 bowl triples.

Today’s winners with the lowest margincongratulations to Vicki

June

Monday: N/S 1. C Rands & L Falla, 2. S Pearson & D O’Brien, 3. J Whalan & B Treharne. E/W 1. E Digby & S Donohue, S

HN VETS Scheduled RND. 4Stroke (STROKE) Championships Front Nine. Nett Scores

1. Bill Kerr 37 2. Peter Bernardin 36 3. Ross Clissold 35 c/b 4. Peter Nealon 35 5. Fergus Hay 34

McMillan, Dawn Jones & Dot Dallas.

Our lucky raffle winner was Karen Green.

Men’s Wednesday Gala Day 03.06.26

Today saw a fabulous number of gents - 44 & both grass & synthetic surfaces were used.

Overall winners with a total of 35 were Geoff Page, Phil Thrift & Bill Thrift. Morning winners decided by the highest winning margin of 9

By Sis HIGGINS

THE Pacific Palms Art Festival has wrapped up for another year.

Artists from across the region were recognised for their outstanding work in the annual Exhibition and Sale, which was shown over the long from Friday 5 June to Sunday 7 June.

Ninety-seven artists submitted a total of 189 entries across six categories,

Helsen & S Schmeding, 3. P Marr & J Urquhart.

Tuesday: N/S 1. D Dummett & G Edgar, 2.

A & J Macxintosh, 3. G Muggleton & L Butler, E/W 1. E

1st Allan Morgan 35c/b

2nd Ronald Wright 35c/b

3rd Tony McClure 35c/b

B Grade

1. Robert Simmons 40

2. Terry Hulme 39

3. Larry Campton 38

4. Stephen McDermott 35 c/b

5. Bill Morris 35

were Craig Bengston, Jim Rutherford & Les Smith. Afternoon winners decided by lowest winning margin, decided on a 2 end countback were Mark Vollmer, Graham Uff & Dave Ransome.

Congratulations to Col Amos on winning The Garden Eatery Voucher & Kev Barbie for winning the 80 Club

Thursday Bowls 04.06.26

This Thursday saw the 1st Round of the Ladies

with works ranging from painting and photography to textile art and environmentalthemed creations.

The festival's highest accolade, the Pacific Palms Art Prize, was awarded to Tracie Bertram for her ceramic work Cactus Crown.

The acquisitive award was judged by acclaimed artist Steven Harvey.

As the exhibition concluded, organisers thanked artists, visitors, volunteers and buyers for helping make the festival another success.

A festival spokesperson said, “Wow!! What a great festival. Thank you for your

Buckpitt & H Blackbourn, 2. D Russell & J Fowler, 3. D & A Shannon.

Wednesday: 1. J Armstrong & M Rowden, 2. B Treharne & S Matheson, 3. P Baily & J

4th Kevin Durham 35 Balls down to 38c/b Back Nine. Nett Scores 1st Robert Ziehlke 33 2nd Denis Casey 34

C Grade

1. Steve Carruthers 41

2. Peter Campbell 35

3. John Forrest 34

4. Colin Nicholson 33

5. Kenneth Hudson 32 c/b

Open Consistency 2026. We had 7 ladies competing as follows:

Susan Burns 149 vs Deb Gardner 151 - what a close score ladies ! Congratulations Deb for showing your true grit! Vicki McMillan 88 vs Lynda Richards 152 - the experience of Lynda shone today, but a great effort from Vicki.

Jane Uff 150 vs Jean Glover 110 - a bit of an upset, congratulations Jane,

continued support and participation in the Pacific Palms Art Festival.”

In the Oil or Acrylic section, Donna Rankin took first place with Mother Rock, while Shelley Bedford earned second place for Breathe.

Highly commended awards went to Marilyn Cranfield, Donna Rankin and Jake Ross.

Christine Marlow won the Watercolour and Pastel category with Rusty Fig, ahead of Philip Koether's Dawn, while Irene Lines received a highly commended award for Myall Lakes National Park.

Paula Koert-Bain claimed first place in the Open section with White Gums, a textile artwork, while Stephen

Gray.

Cavanagh placed second with Sunset Wallis Lake.

Photography honours went to Kian Bates for Aurora Australis - Seal Rocks Lighthouse, with Lynda Love awarded second place for River Pebbles.

Jake Billinghurst won the Pen, Pencil and Ink category with In Our Hands, while Elizabeth Grimshaw took first place in the Environmental section, themed Nature Vs Man, for her acrylic work Symbiosis. The festival continues to be one of the region's premier cultural events, showcasing the creativity and artistic talent that thrives throughout Pacific Palms and the wider Mid Coast community.

SPORT RESULTS

Friday: N/S. 1. T & J Thatcher, 2. C Rands & L Falla, 3. J Glover& N Grehan.

3rd Terry Hulme 35 4th Peter Nealon 36c/b Balls down to 39c/b Nearest to Pin

NTP. A B C

3rd. Bott, Raymond Nicholson, Colin 5th Wallis, Phillip Byrnes, Glenn Crittenden, Alan

must have been a huge effort to conquer the experience of Jean.

Sandra Leisemann drew the bye this week, so she is through to the Semi Final on Tuesday 9th June.

A big thank you to our ladies who volunteered to mark these games today: Robyn Webster, Kris MacDonald & Sheril Johnson. So the Semi Finals will look like this:

Deb Gardner vs Lynda Richards

3rd Steve Carruthers 5th Allan Morgan 10th Tony Ward (Birdie) 16th Paul Young 10th Bagnall, Colin Shelly, Noel Taylor, Stephen 16th Garland, Patrick Campbell Peter Balls to. A 29 C/b B 29 C 25 c/b

Jane Uff vs Sandra Leisemann

Should be great bowls, if anyone is around come & support our ladies ! Mixed Sunday Bowls 07.06.26

Today saw 24 of our ladies & gents take to the greens on quite a chilly June day - with 4 x rinks of 3 bowl triples. Congratulations to lucky rink 11 winners: P. McGregor, Deb Gardner & M. Peters - enjoy your free drink!

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Dorin's Drawings

OPINION & LETTERS

On the Couch

By Paul DORIN

Verse of the week

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

One of those days

I WOKE up this morning feeling cynical.

Yes, it was one of those days

By JASMINDA

DEAR Jasminda,

MY husband Glenn enjoys making spontaneous arrangements whereas I am someone who needs to plan. An example would be, 'I just had a call from Pete and Jude. They're dropping in sometime today.' He thinks I should be more easy going. What do you think?

Ursula R.

By Lynne MILES

when the morning news said that the government is to provide cheaper electricity for all its citizens.

When I listened a bit longer, it said we would all be getting our electricity with a saving of $64 per year.

Wow. Wasn’t that exciting news, but I had been hearing something similar for at least two years, and it had not yet happened.

“Hope springs internal” the old saying said but I was still engulfed by doubt.

What happens when the government’s tax on fuel for our cars runs its discounted time & reverts to its full attack on our

Ladies on course

played, ladies.

Results: Saturday 30/5/2026

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford

Early rain on Saturday 23rd May saw most of the field withdraw, but 7 optimists teed off and played in relatively dry conditions. Normally this round, the Grandmother’s Trophy, is hotly contested by a large field. But today belonged to Tanya Sinclair, who fired a fantastic round of 40 points to win the trophy hands down. Tanya birdied the 7th in her great game today, though it was a shame there were so few there to share the celebrations. Congratulations, Tanya!

Results: Saturday 23 /5/2026

Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Grandmother’s Trophy

Overall Winners: 1st Tanya Sinclair 40 points; 2nd Julie Hammond 33 C/B; 3rd Jennifer Davidson 33

Place Getters: Dominique Kelly (Merewether)

NTP Hole 5: Dominique Kelly

There was a better turn out of 32 players the following Saturday, the first day under clear skies for the ladies in a long time. So there were smiles all round, especially from Robyn Wade who chipped in from 4 metres out on the 1st, Di Rumble Dickson on the 4th and Di Davis on the 9th. Well

A Grade Winners: 1st Karen Green 36; 2nd Marcia Smith 35 C/B; 3rd Jo Buttrey 35

B Grade Winners: 1st Robyn Wade 34; 2nd Di Bowes 33; 3rd

Tanya Sinclair 30

Place Getters (34 – 27 C/B):

Julie Hammond, Lynda Bayliss, Maxine Mitchell, Deb Matheson, Antje Basson, Jo Scott, Liz Ross NTP Hole 5: A Grade Jo Buttrey; B Grade Tanya Sinclair

NTP Hole 10: Lynette Bates (Gosford)

We finally managed to play a Tuesday Fixture last week, with 48 ladies playing in a 2BBB Qualifier event. Ladies could elect to qualify for the 8 places in the upcoming Foursomes Championships over 2 rounds this month. Today’s winning team of Sue Brownrigg and Robyn Keegan was unstoppable in defense of the title, finishing well in front of the field with 46 points! Robyn was outstanding on the front 9 scoring 23, then passed the baton to Sue who scored 22 on the back 9 – excellent team work, ladies! There were also some great individual plays today, with Karen Serhan nailing a 31 metre chip in on the 8th hole – lovely shot, Karen. Other chip ins came from Robyn Keegan on the 4th, Maxine Mitchell

DEAR Ursula,

I’M going to deviate from stereotypical male/female roles,

vehicles’ running expenses?

The alleged electricity saving for the year would then be overrun by petrol price rises for our two cars in the first month.

But “oh no” there is still more to worry about. I thought that we were to expect higher electricity bills due to the constant need to effect repairs to our run-down poles and wires of their transmission lines.

Plus, the further need to finance newly planned transmission lines for these new solar farm installations which are supposed to save us more money because their power is less expensive than the present coal fired production method.

the 10th, Sharon Barwick from 10 metres out on the 1st, Denise Sainty on the 6th and Angie Clipperton on the 17th. Great golf, ladies!

Results: Tuesday 2/6/2026 Ladies 2BBB Stableford

Overall Winners: 1st Sue Brownrigg & Robyn Keegan 46 points; 2nd Angela Clipperton & Deb Matheson 43 C/B; 3rd Liz Ross & Denise Sainty 43 Place Getters (42 – 40 C/B): Ann Syme & Elsa Jones; Di Bowes & Karen Serhan; Deb Gardner & Jan Olsen; Jeanette Patfield & Lorraine Bragg; Carol Maher & Marguerite Miller

NTP Hole 5: A Grade Angela Cipperton; B Grade Deb Dummett; C Grade Roma Bernardin

After the match today, we had a special visit from member Trish Sattler, to raise awareness of The Big Freeze campaign targeting fundraising and research into Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

News Of The Area

because I'm sure there are many men out there who also need to feel organised before guests arrive, but from my experience, there is usually one person in a couple who runs around like a lunatic, dusting cobwebs, plumping cushions, lighting scented candles, whipping together grazing plates, and ensuring the bathroom is openheart-surgery sterile.

Then, there's the other party who says, 'Sure Pete, come on over, I think there's a six-pack in the fridge.

We'll rustle up a feed. Hey Ursula, Pete's coming over. Pete, bring Jude. Are your kids home?

We'd love to see them. How are Johnny's tennis lessons going? Maybe we could have a friendly volley in the backyard. Ursula, have you seen my tennis racket?'

This is often thrown on Ursula (or her equivalent) when she' justs emptied the entire contents of the pantry for its annual spring clean, or she's plonked herself on the lounge

Well, good luck with all of that is what I heard at the coffee shop this morning. Don’t tell me that there could be others feeling cynical too.

Surely this is just another reason why the voting intentions of the general public, as detailed by recent opinion polls, say that a high proportion of voters are simply fed up with the grossly cynical spin of governments.

Next, we are likely to be told that getting “second hand” AUKUS subs will be a great deal after our government has committed billions of dollars to American manufacturing facilities in order for them to build us new ones.

Trish and her husband Steve want to share a member of their family’s current experience with MND, and encourage people to support the fight against MND by purchasing a Big Freeze Beanie from Coles and Bunnings, or a virtual beanie online.

We hope our next round of golf will become a sea of blue beanies to show our support.

Thursday’s Lady Vets game was played in gusty conditions that many of the 41 starters found challenging. One group said they had to brush up on their 8 times tables to manage their scores, and they were not alone! Rosarie Mullins however, was untroubled by the wind on the 2nd hole, hitting “the biggest chip-in in the world” from 24 metres out, with a great shot for Play of the Day. Well done!

Results: Thursday 4/6/2026

Lady Vets 9 Hole Event 1st Robyn Keegan 1; 2nd Debbie

to binge on Bridgeton and Pete and Jude are not on her radar.

Now they are. She's wondering if Jude is still lactose-intolerant and whether they'll end up staying the night, which will require changing the sheets in the spare bedroom.

She's wondering if the ladder is handy so she can get to the mezzanine, which is where she last saw the tennis rackets.

She's wondering whether she can throw together a meal, get to the bottle shop, shave her legs and/ or feign a migraine.

There is really only one answer here, and that's to have an adult conversation about your different personalities and how you can both adjust to make socialising a pleasure for all those involved (including Pete and Jude, who are certain to sense tension in the air when you aim for Glenn's head during the social game of tennis).

I wonder if our contract has a refund policy for that change of mind?

It probably doesn’t really matter because it is only taxpayers’ money providing that largess and should help us reach that magical one trillion-dollar deficit that we appear to be in such a hurry to achieve.

Because it’s nearly tax time, I hope my fellow voters might get the opportunity to visit their accountant so they can ask him if racking up losses to that level is a good idea and if reverting to secondhand equipment might be a sound way for governments to solve their funding dilemma.

SPORT

NTP Hole 3: Division 1 Di Bowes; Division 3 Viv Ballinger

NTP Hole 16: Division 1 Fran Henderson; Division 2 Donna Clemens; Division 3 Rhona Smallcombe

In upcoming events, the Lady Vets Ruby Anniversary will be celebrated with a big red morning tea extravaganza on July 30th, marking the 40th year of playing lady vets golf with our great point system, which rewards participation at all levels. The Colour for a Cause Day in aid of the Blue Tree Project will be held on Friday August 24th. All players and guests are encouraged to wear a blue outfit to support this worthy cause, raising awareness of mental health issues and initiatives in the community.

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SATURDAY

DEATH IN PARADISE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

After initially believing the official line that his late mother’s death was an accident, DI Mervin Wilson (Don Gilet, pictured) is closer than ever to the truth in this penultimate chapter of the Caribbean crime drama’s 14th season. Given the go-ahead to reopen the investigation, the detective now has the entire Honoré police department helping out. That is, except new Commissioner Sterling Fox (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge), who is determined to make his presence known on the island. Just as the team starts to make headway in the case, Sterling pulls rank and throws a spanner in the works.

FRIDAY, June 12

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia. (Final) Millie Ross sheds light on garden lighting.

8.30 Shetland. (Malv) The team uncovers the sinister truth behind the facility. Astrid Jakobson goes missing.

9.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) Six filmmakers travel the world.

10.30 Gruen. (PG, R)

11.10 ABC Late News.

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

12.10 Love Me. (Final, MA15+s, R)

1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)

5.00 Rage. (PG)

6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.55 BattleBots. 9.40 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Merlin. 11.15 Late Programs.

SUNDAY

SOCCER WORLD CUP: AUSTRALIA V TÜRKIYE

SBS, 1pm

As the Socceroos kick off their FIFA World Cup campaign in Vancouver this weekend, fans will be relieved to know that they won’t have to set any alarms for the opening match against Türkiye. This is only the third meeting on the pitch for the two nations – and the first since 2004, when the Crescent Stars prevailed in two friendlies. Marking their sixth consecutive FIFA World Cup, Tony Popovic’s Aussie squad will be hoping not only to record a historic first win against Türkiye, but also to build on their impressive Round of 16 run at Qatar 2022. Niav Owens and Claudio Fabiano host SBS’s live, free and exclusive coverage, while David Basheer (pictured) leads the call.

MASTERCHEF AUSTRALIA

It’s the elimination that contestants dread: the taste test. Can they keep cool under pressure? Or will they melt down at the prospect of 48 unlabelled ice-cream scoops? One by one, they’ll need to step forward, choose a bowl and correctly identify the flavour to judges Poh Ling Yeow (pictured), Andy Allen, Sofia Levin and Jean-Christophe Novelli. With jackfruit, tomato and onion in the mix, it’s no easy task. The first four chefs to guess incorrectly will land in round two, where they have 75 minutes to cook a dessert using the 48 ingredients found in the first round, and under-bench staples. It will be a bittersweet departure for one of them.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (PG) 8.30 Record-Breaking Highways.

9.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. (Premiere)

11.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Stage 6. 1.20 The Typist. (Mav, R) 2.25 Rainbow Warrior: Murder In The Pacific. (PG, R) 3.20 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.55 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. CAN v BIH.

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 To Be Advised.

12.00 MOVIE: Deadly Rideshare. (2020, Mav, R) A fashion designer develops a bond with a dangerous fellow passenger during a ride-sharing trip. Taylor Spreitler, Danielle Burgess, Amanda Grace Benitez. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Three contestants go head to head in a test of brain power.

5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 15. Dolphins v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.

10.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, Mdlv, R) Two detectives pursue drug traffickers. Mel Gibson.

1.00 Fish Forever. (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)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30

Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

Bulahdelah Golf Club News

By Thora-Lou SMITH

THE course played very long and heavy last week, but that didn't stop Golfers enjoying the sunshine. Barbie Gordon had success this week, winning both

Wednesday and Saturday Ladies' Monthly Mugs with 78nett.

Lou Smith competed in the Nambucca Heads 54 hole Challenge and managed to win the Div 1, 3 day handicap event with 224nett. The vets played a Stableford on Thursday

4/6 and the winners were Paul Long, Kevin Martin and Stewart McNaughton. Ray Mansell won 2xNTPs and Wayne Pollard won the Jackpot. Long drivers were Paul Reid, Stewart McNaughton and Wayne Pollard.

Saturday 6/6 was the Monthly Mug and Jayce Coghlan was the winner of the Mug and C grade with 72nett. A grade winner was Geoff Matheson with 72nett from Alan Benson with 74nett. Steve Fitzgerald was the B grade winner with 72nett from Al

6.00 10 News+.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa, R) The team helps a couple

Jobson with 74nett. C grade r/up was Heta Pierson with 76 nett. NTPs were Kevin Martin, David Shultz and Bernie Newton. Long drivers were Wayne Pollard, Geoff Matheson, Rodney Richards and Barbie Gordon. Marty Bramble grabbed the jackpot. Next Saturday's golf is the 3-Man Ambrose Championship and a reminder that the club's AGM is on Saturday 27/6 at 9am.

SATURDAY, June 13

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 Death In Paradise. (Ma, R) 1.30 Shetland. (Malv, R) 2.30 QSO: Verdi Requiem. 4.00 Creative Types With Virginia Trioli. (PG, R) 4.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kel attends a conference.

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

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

7.30 Death In Paradise. (PGa) Mervin pins down a suspect in his mother’s murder.

8.30 The Hardacres. (PG) Sam and Joe try to prove themselves at the docks. Mary navigates Lady Emma’s plans for a charity party.

10.00 The Capture. (MA15+, R) Rachel is caught up in a deadly conspiracy. 11.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) Continuous music programming.

6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Mister Maker Around The World. 2.45 Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Kangaroo Beach. 4.10 Dino Dex. 5.10 Octonauts. 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 Caper Crew. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.25 Abbott Elementary. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. CAN v BIH. Cont. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.00 France 24 English News. 9.30 DD India News Hour. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v PAR. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. CAN v BIH. Replay. 4.30 PBS NewsHour. 5.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 5.35 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean. (PGa)

8.25 The Hunt For The Last Nazis. (Malv, R)

9.55 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

10.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour

Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Stage 7.

12.20 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R)

2.10 The Lost Scrolls Of Vesuvius With Alice Roberts. (PG, R)

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

4.05 Bamay. (R) 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. QAT v SUI.

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9.00 The Death Coast. (Premiere) 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Canada v Bosnia and Herzegovina. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

6am The Movie

Show. 7.10 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 9.15

Delfin. (2019, PG, Spanish) 10.55 Iris. (2001, M) 12.30pm Gosford Park. (2001, M) 3.00 84 Charing Cross Road. (1987, PG) 4.50 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 6.50 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 8.30 The Big Lebowski. (1998, M) 10.40 Stars At Noon. (2022, MA15+) 1.10am The Tunnel (Part 2) (2001, M) 2.50 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, June 14

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (Final, R) 2.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 3.30 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.30 Compass.

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Race Around The World. (M) The six filmmakers face harsh challenges.

8.30 Ground Up. (Ml) AFL CEO Alistair is in town to help secure a site for the club’s new Training Centre.

9.00 The Capture. (Mv) Carey is further isolated from those around her.

10.00 Death In Paradise. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R)

12.30 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)

3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

4.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R)

4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.25 Mister Maker Around The World. 2.45 Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 PJ Masks. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 PJ Masks. 5.35 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 Caper Crew. (Final) 8.10 Animal Park. 9.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. QAT v SUI. Cont. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. BRA v MAR. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. HAI v SCO. 1.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. AUS v TUR.

4.30 Yiyili. (PGa, R)

4.40 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.35 Underground Army. (PGav, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. Australia v Turkiye. Replay.

9.30 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Dream Teams. (Mals, R)

10.25 Rock Legends. (PGl, R)

10.55 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes. Stage 8. 1.15 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

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

2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. GER v CUW. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. NED v JPN.

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6am Morning Programs. 4pm Lion Dancers: The Crane And The Lion. 4.20 WorldWatch. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 The Frontier. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. Australia v Turkiye. Replay. 1am Creamerie. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

6am The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 7.00 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 8.40 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 10.55 The Take. (2016, M) 12.35pm Nobody Has To Know. (2021, M) 2.30 A Room With A View. (1985, PG) 4.35 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 6.35 Angel And The Badman. (1947, PG) 8.30 Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985) 10.25 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.50am Late Programs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Wknd. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Winter Cup Day, Sandown Saturday and Stradbroke Day. 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 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) An American nomad is caught with medicines.

8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 2. (2018, MA15+v, R) A retired CIA black ops operative is forced back into action when his friend is murdered. Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Ashton Sanders. 11.00 To Be Advised.

12.00 Devils. (MA15+av)

2.30 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

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6am Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Australia’s Amazing Homes. 1.00 Animal Rescue. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 4.00 Escape To The

6am Morning Programs. 1pm

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 11.00

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Swimming. Australian Trials. Day 6. Finals. From Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre.

9.50 To Be Advised.

12.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R) A UN diplomat is targeted by assassins.

1.35 Drive TV Presents. (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)

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6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A terrier cross is looking for love.

7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PG) Mary and David need the team’s help to bring their house up to standard so they can move on when they relocate to the mainland. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) Follows paramedics as they respond to calls, including a diver trapped underwater by a piece of concrete. 10.30 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) 11.30 Elsbeth. (PGlv, R) A minor royal mysteriously dies. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

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

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

9.40 24 Hours In Police Custody: Murder In The Woods Pt 1. (Madv, R) A look at the investigation into a murder. 12.00 MOVIE: Sea Of Suspicion. (2021, Masv, R)

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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6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Shark! (PGhl)

8.15 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.

9.15 9News Late.

9.45 The First 48: For Love And Honour/The Dark Side Of Love. (Malv) A West Tulsa man is gunned down.

10.45 American Ripper. (Mav)

11.45 Love Cheats. (Ma)

12.35 Fish Forever. (PGl, R)

1.05 Let’s Eat With George.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)

4.30 CampByMe. (Premiere)

5.00 Today Early News.

5.30 Today.

6am Morning Programs. 3.15pm MOVIE: Batman. (1989, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle. (1998, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Unstoppable. (2010, M) 9.30 MOVIE: The Beekeeper. (2024, MA15+) 11.30 Seinfeld. Midnight Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance Championship. 24 Hours of Le Mans. 2.00 MOVIE: The Emu War. (2023, MA15+) 3.30 Big Rigs Of Oz. 4.00 Barney’s World. 4.30 I Love VIP Pets. 4.50 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Seinfeld. 1.45 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Round 9. Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Highlights. 2.50 The Summit. 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Catching

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Guest chef is Adriano Zumbo. 8.15 Watson. (Return, PGas) Watson and the fellows spring into action when Mary’s mother accidentally poisons herself while battling a rare, fast-progressing form of dementia. 9.15 FBI. (Return, Mav) A routine investigation into the disappearance of a federal judge takes a dark turn as the team

Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Getaway. 12.30 The Baron. 1.30 Motorway Cops. 2.30 MOVIE: Mayerling. (1968, PG) 5.30 Midsomer Murders. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Late Programs.

MONDAY, June 15

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R) 11.30 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (R) 2.55 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Junior. 10.15 Kids Baking Championship. 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)

8.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal)

9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. 11.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

12.40 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 1.15 Jia. (PG, R) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. ESP v CPV. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. BEL v EGY.

TUESDAY, June 16

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Rolf Harris: Primetime Predator. (M, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Death In Paradise. (PGv, R) 2.00 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGav)

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

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) The LAPD prepares to protect the president.

10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R)

11.10 The Agenda Setters.

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 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Shark! (Final, PGhln) 9.00 100% Footy. (Mal) Features the latest rugby league news. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGal) 11.30 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Monsters Of The Deep. 11.25 Late Programs.

Friday Afternoon Golfers Results

By Colin EVERINGHAM

FRIDAY 05 JUN 2026

Weather: A Cool, Windy Winters Day 18oC.

Number of Players: 17 playing on the Front 9 holes.

6.10am Master

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6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

8.30 Insight.

9.30 Dateline.

10.00 SBS World News Late.

10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.30 The Negotiator. (MA15+a) 12.20 Divided We Stand. (Ml, R)

2.15 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)

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7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)

4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. FRA v SEN.

7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. Netherlands v Japan. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 8.10 Angel And The Badman. (1947, PG) 10.00 The Big Lebowski. (1998, MA15+) 12.10pm Hounds. (2023, M, Berber) 1.55 Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 4.10 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 5.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.30 Harold And Maude. (1971, M) 9.10 I Like Movies. (2022, M) 11.00 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992, M, Spanish) 1am Late Programs. 6am Monsieur Verdoux. (1947, PG) 7.30 Discovering Film. 8.20 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.00 Like Water For Chocolate. (1992, M, Spanish) Noon The Sitting Duck. (2022, M, Hungarian) 2.15 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 4.00 Angel And The Badman. (1947, PG) 5.55 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 7.30 Shaft. (1971, M) 9.25 Bones Of Crows. (2022, MA15+) 11.45 Late Programs.

Winner: Terry McFarland Nett 33 was on 17 now on 8

2nd: Bernard Blackley Nett 34

3rd: Garry Cook Nett

4th: Kiwi Nett 36

5th: Rob Toone Nett

36 c/b

6th: Bob Lineham

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.

9.10 Doc. (Ma) Richard looks to redeem himself while treating an overworked food delivery worker.

10.10 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well.

11.10 The Agenda Setters.

12.10 Happy’s Place. (PGal)

12.40 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)

Home Shopping. (R)

NBC Today.

Sunrise Early News.

SPORT RESULTS

Nett 37

NTP 4th Hole Second

Shot: Rob Toone - Great Shot In and Nice Birdie

NTP 9th Hole Second Shot: Ray Marsh Well Done both players knocked off Glen H on both holes.

Raffle Winner: Rob Toone q Colin Everingham, Terry McFarland, Denis

and

winning the Friday Afternoon Golfers Tuncurry Golf Championship Game on 31 May 2026.

WEDNESDAY, June 17

6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. FRA v SEN. Cont. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. IRQ v NOR. 10.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group J. ARG v ALG.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. (R)

8.30 Mysteries Of Sink Holes. (PGa, R)

9.25 Coldwater. (Malsv)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.20 Why Sharks Attack. (Ma, R)

12.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)

1.40 Great British Railway Journeys. (PG, R)

2.15 Ran. (Madv, R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. POR v COD. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. ENG v CRO.

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6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 Children’s Programs. 4.40pm Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adventure Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.45 Late Programs.

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6am Castle In The Sky.

(1986, PG) 7.45 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 9.20 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 11.05 Harold And Maude. (1971, M) 12.40pm I Like Movies. (2022, M) 2.30 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 4.10 Grandpas. (2019, PG, Spanish) 6.00 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982, PG) 7.30 The Graduate. (1967, M) 9.30 Riceboy Sleeps. (2022, M) 11.40 Heroic. (2023, MA15+, Spanish) 1.20am Late Programs.

THURSDAY,

June 18

And Specks. (PG, R) 2.30 Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 3.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 4.00 Frankie Drake. (PG) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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Frankie Drake Mysteries. (Mv, R)

Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

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6am Children’s Programs. 10.55 Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 9.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.35 Amazing Animal Friends. 11.25 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PGa, R)

8.30 Saving Yellowstone. (PG)

9.25 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Ma)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.

11.15 The Boys Who Said No. (MA15+avw, R)

12.15 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PGaw, R) 12.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group A. CZE v RSA. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. SUI v BIH.

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Hawks Nest Social Club Thursday Night Darts

By John EDWARDS

4th JUNE. Winner’s after a playoff between two undefeated teams: Teagan Diaz and John Edwards. Runners up: Barry Jones and Clint Harris. Ladies highest

6am Morning Programs. 8.25 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982, PG) 10.00 Shaft. (1971, M) 11.50 Past Lives. (2023, M, Korean) 1.50pm Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind. (1984, PG) 4.00 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 5.35 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 7.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, M) 10.00 Blood Quantum. (2019, MA15+) 11.50 Late Programs.

score: Lyn Peirson-126. Men’s highest score: Wayne Sullivan-121. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 5.45pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.Photo of winners: Teagan Diaz and John Edwards. Runners up: Barry Jones and Clint Harris. Ladies and men’s highest score: Lyn Peirson and Wayne Sullivan.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)

7.30 SAS: AUS v ENG. (Final, Malv)

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

9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) Hosted by  Hamish McLachlan. 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R)

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 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL State of Origin. Game 2. New South Wales v Queensland. 10.00 State Of Origin Post-Match. A post-match wrap-up of Game 2. 11.00 NRL Origin Story. (PGl, R) Looks at the original “Origin” rule.

12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Explore TV Viking. (R)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

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

7.30 Highway Patrol Special. (PGl, R)

8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Crash Landing. (PG)

9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles. (Mdlv, R)

10.30 Police Code Zero: Officer Under Attack. (Malv, R)

11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)

12.30 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)

1.30 ICU. (PG, R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise Early News.

5.30 Sunrise.

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Hawks Nest Social Club Fishing Competition

By John EDWARDS

29th-31st May. Ladies and overall winner: Christine McKenzie with 5 Bream,2 Whiting

and a nice Salmon. Men’s winner: Andrew Woods with 5 good Bream. Congratulations to everyone else that fished and also had some nice catches.

q Ladies and overall winner. Christine McKenzie.

SPORT RESULTS

By Dianne BOWES

WHAT percentage of golfers in Australia are women? 10%? 15% 20? More?

If you guessed 42 per cent, you’d be correct, with figures showing a recent upsurge in women giving golf a go.

It’s great fun, great exercise, and played in the great outdoors with great people.

Some of Hawks Nest Lady Golfers' new players are women who have come through the club's starter programs, gained their Golf Australia handicaps, and earned club memberships.

The club now looks forward to welcoming them into ladies’ groups later this year. The wet weather played havoc with the ladies’ fixtures throughout May.