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Top tourism touris gong for The Original Tea Gardens Ferry

THE Original Tea Gardens Ferry has picked up a major tourism accolade, winning Best Visitor Experience (Tourism Business) at the 2026 MidCoast Business Awards. The award, presented on Saturday, 1 August, recognises the ferry’s role in creating memorable experiences for visitors while showcasing the natural beauty and character of the Myall Coast. For the local community, the win is about more than a trophy. The ferry provides an important link between Nelson Bay and Tea Gardens, bringing visitors across the water and encouraging them

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q Representing The Original Tea Gardens Ferry at the awards were, centre left, marketing manager Wendy Dupont and, right, operations manager Trevor Weaver, pictured with representatives from sponsor Club Foster. Photo: The Original Tea Gardens Ferry.

Final works to Mungo Brush Road should be finished by Christmas

THE final stage of upgrades to Mungo Brush Road will begin this month, with work expected to be completed by Christmas 2026.

The 4.7-kilometre section between Mungo Brush Campground and the northern access ramp to the Bombah Point Ferry

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Top tourism gong for The Original Tea Gardens Ferry FROM Page 1 to explore Tea Gardens, Hawks Nest and surrounding communities. Owner and operator Kerrie Jeffreys said the business was delighted to have the efforts of its team recognised. “We were beyond honoured to receive the award and to have the experience we provide recognised alongside so many outstanding MidCoast businesses,” said Ms Jeffreys. “I like to think of myself as a facilitator of smiles and memories. “People come to us because they love our beautiful historic ferries, but it’s the experience we create around that journey that hopefully stays with them.” The ferry crew’s friendly approach is a key part of that experience, with the team working to make passengers feel welcome rather than simply treating the trip as a means of getting from one side of the water to the other. The business says an important part of its role is introducing visitors to the Myall Coast and encouraging them to spend time in the area, visit local attractions, and support local cafes, restaurants, shops and tourism operators. That focus is also behind the ferry’s growing range of special experiences. One of its newest offerings is the Lost Landscapes Myall River Discovery Cruise, taking passengers further up the Myall River to explore its landscapes, stories and lesser-known places. Other experiences have included heritage and storytelling cruises, dining cruises, high teas, community charters and seasonal events. The ferry team says more experiences are planned as it continues to find new ways for people to discover the region from the water. “We are very proud to help connect visitors with both Port Stephens and the Myall Coast,” Wendy Dupont, Marketing Manager, told News Of The Area. The aim is to ensure the benefits of tourism extend beyond the ferry itself by working with local tourism, hospitality and community partners. The award is a boost for a tourism business that has become an important part of the Myall Coast experience, while putting Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest firmly in the spotlight as destinations worth exploring.

Gambling reform has strong community support MORE than 90 per cent of Myall Coast residents who responded to a recent survey on gambling advertising supported stronger restrictions and tougher reform. Almost one in three respondents said they, or a member of their family, had been negatively affected by gambling. The survey, conducted by Federal Member for Lyne Alison Penfold MP, was designed to better understand community expectations around gambling advertising. Federal Parliament is now considering legislation to impose new restrictions on gambling advertising and Ms Penfold sought to accurately represent her community’s position on the matter when considering proposed changes.

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"The survey captured a range of perspectives and will help inform my contribution as Parliament considers whether the Government's legislation gets the balance right,” Ms Penfold said. While the Government's proposal represents a significant tightening of the current rules, it falls short of the recommendations of the 2023 Murphy Review, which called for a comprehensive phased ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship over three years. The Government's legislation is currently the subject of a Senate inquiry, with stakeholders including broadcasters, sporting organisations, gambling harm advocates and public health experts

q “Kerrie from the ferry” in owner-operator mode aboard The Original Tea Gardens Ferry. Photo: Wendy Dupont.

q Ferry passengers in French-themed outfits on a recent ride to Tillermans restaurant for a Bastille Day long lunch. Photo: The Original Tea Gardens Ferry.

providing evidence on whether the proposed reforms strike the right balance between reducing gambling harm and managing the economic impacts on sport and media. "The results demonstrate there is strong community support for reform and that people want Parliament to take meaningful action to reduce gambling harm," Ms Penfold said. More than 90 per cent of respondents supported stronger restrictions on gambling advertising. Of those surveyed: 71 per cent supported the Murphy Review's recommendation for a complete, phased ban on all gambling advertising and sponsorship. 20 per cent supported the Government's proposal to significantly restrict gambling advertising without banning it completely. When asked to identify the highest priority for reform: 43 per cent nominated reducing gambling addiction and gambling harm. 38 per cent nominated protecting children and young people from gambling advertising. 7 per cent prioritised individual choice and personal responsibility. 2 per cent prioritised protecting sporting organisations, broadcasters and community clubs that rely on sponsorship revenue.

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Together, more than four in five respondents identified reducing gambling harm or protecting children and young people as their highest priority. Written responses raised a broad range of issues, including concerns about children being exposed to gambling advertising, the volume of betting advertisements shown during sporting broadcasts, the normalisation of gambling in sport and the devastating effects gambling addiction can have on individuals and families. Other respondents emphasised individual choice and personal responsibility and cautioned against unnecessary government intervention. Ms Penfold said the survey highlighted that Australians expect stronger protections than those currently proposed by the Government. "While I welcome the fact that the Government has finally acted after years of delay, many people in our community believe the proposed reforms do not go far enough," Ms Penfold said. "The evidence presented to the Senate inquiry, together with the views expressed through this survey, make clear there is significant community concern about the pervasive nature of gambling advertising, particularly its impact on children and vulnerable Australians.”

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Local RFS volunteers do much more than fight fires q Tatra (The Beast) in action at ANL Tea Gardens when one of their compost heaps started to smolder. Photo: Pindimar Tea Gardens RFS Brigade.

WHEN bushfires threaten the Myall Coast, residents and visitors know they can rely on the volunteers of the Pindimar Tea Gardens Rural Fire Service Brigade to be there. The recent bushfires, including one that came close to Tea Gardens township, were a powerful reminder of the role local volunteers play in protecting the community. The Brigade has thanked local residents and businesses for their support during the recent fires. Fighting bushfires is only one part of the job for the 49-member Brigade. For Myall Coast residents and the thousands of visitors who travel through the area,

the volunteers are also called upon to respond to motor vehicle accidents, house fires, floods and other emergencies. “Whenever we get a bit of rain there is an increase in motor vehicle accidents, and winter also leads to an increase in house fires,” Pindimar Tea Gardens RFS Brigade President, Helmut Panhuber, told News Of The Area. Volunteers are also regularly called upon to assist NSW Police, NSW Ambulance and Fire and Rescue NSW at incidents across the community. The Brigade recently helped with flood clean-up operations following flooding around Taree, Wingham and

Bombah. “There’s not much fire activity then!” Mr Panhuber said. The local Brigade currently has 49 members, including 29 operationally qualified active firefighters. The average age of its active firefighters, once over 60, has dropped to around 50, with seven members under 30 joining since the major fires of the last season. The changing age profile is helping to strengthen the Brigade for the future and ensure there are local volunteers ready to respond when the community needs them. The Pindimar Bushfire Brigade was formed in the

IF you have a top-loading washing machine and are a pensioner, veteran, social housing tenant or part of a low-income household, you may be eligible to trade your machine in for a brand new 8kg water and energy-

efficient front-loader for just $250. The NSW Government’s Washing Machine Exchange Program is back with another 6,000 discounted washing machines now available. The last two rounds saw all available washing machines snapped up within a week.

“This has been a very popular program, so eligible seniors should get in quick if they have an old top-loader they would like to replace,” said the Minister for Seniors, Jodie Harrison. “The energy savings from the new machine also add up over the long-term, helping older people lower their

1980s, with its first fire truck, affectionately known as “The Old Bastard”, purchased with funds raised by the local community. Following the Rural Fires Act 1997 and the establishment of the NSW Rural Fire Service, Tea Gardens Station was built, creating the Pindimar Tea Gardens RFS Brigade with two stations.

Today, the Brigade operates a fleet that includes a large Cat 1 tanker carrying up to 4,000 litres, a 1,200-litre Cat 7 tanker, an 800-litre Cat 9 fire ute and a 9,000-litre Cat 6 Tatra bulk water and firefighting tanker. The Brigade also has a PC Juliet vehicle and the Thames Trader, a heritage firefighting truck. For residents and visitors,

the fleet represents more than trucks and equipment, it is a local emergency response capability staffed by volunteers who give their time to protect the Myall Coast. The Brigade said the community’s support is particularly important as volunteers continue to prepare for whatever emergency comes next.

household bills over time.” The Government has expanded the program to help eligible concessioncard holders obtain modern, efficient appliances that would otherwise be out of reach. “This is exactly the kind of practical support that helps people with the cost of living while delivering longterm benefits for NSW,” said the Minister for Water, Rose Jackson. “The response to this program has been extraordinary with machines snapped up in next to no time and that’s why we’re

back again with another 6,000 discounted washing machines.” The move from a toploader to the water- and energy-efficient 8kg frontloader is expected to slash an average of $300 a year off their water, electricity and detergent bills. It’s also expected that each participating household will save around 20,000 litres of water per household annually – enough to fill a typical backyard swimming pool. The subsidised package includes delivery to anywhere in NSW,

installation, a two-year warranty and the removal of the old machine for recycling. The Washing Machine Exchange is part of the NSW Water Efficiency Program, which is leading the NSW Government’s efforts to reduce water waste, strengthen water security and help households keep more money in their pockets. To check if you are eligible to apply, visit https://www.water.dcceew. n s w. g o v. a u / o u r - w o r k / projects-and-programs/ water-efficiency-program/ washing-machine-exchangeprogram.

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New rules are 'a waste of time' By Nico LOMBARDO

AN urgency motion calling on the NSW Government to review new restrictions on councillors has been passed by Port Stephens Council, with elected representatives arguing the changes are making it harder to make informed decisions. The motion centres on the NSW Government's updated Model Code of Meeting Practice, which governs how councils conduct their business. Under the revised rules, councillors are no longer able to directly contact council staff about matters listed on a meeting agenda. Instead, requests for information must be channelled through the Mayor. Supporters of the motion say the change

delays access to important information needed to assess complex reports and make informed decisions on behalf of the community. The issue has already had an impact at Port Stephens Council, with councillors previously voting to shorten the public exhibition period for business papers because of the additional time required to obtain information under the new process. Cr Mark Watson, who moved the urgency motion, said the changes have affected councils across NSW. "We need to rally with other Councils that are in the same position to get that point across to the Minister; that maybe this isn't a good idea," Cr Watson said, proposing Council seek support from the state's 127 other

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councils. Mayor Leah Anderson agreed, describing the additional requirements as "a waste of time" that have increased workloads and created scheduling difficulties for councillors and staff. "I go to State conferences, I go to national conferences, talking to other Mayors, Councillors and General Managers, and they all [feel] exactly the same," Mayor Anderson said. While all councillors agreed the Model Code warranted further review, they differed on whether the matter should be dealt with as an urgency motion. Cr Giacomo Arnott unsuccessfully proposed delaying the discussion until next month's meeting, saying councillors should

be fully informed about the changes before "blindly attacking" the NSW Government. Criticism has also been drawn to the wording of the motion, described as “inflammatory” by Cr Arnott and “loose and leading to misinformation” by Cr Roz Armstrong. Cr Chris Doohan argued the strength of the language reflected the level of frustration felt by councillors. Cr Watson agreed, saying the intention was to send a strong message to the NSW Government and "lead the way" for other councils seeking changes to the Code. Despite previously criticising the new Model Code, Cr Peter Francis voted against the urgency motion, joining Cr Arnott, Cr Jason Wells and Cr Armstrong, who opposed dealing with the issue as urgent business rather than through the normal notice of motion process. The motion nevertheless passed with the support of Cr Doohan, Cr Ben Niland, Cr Leah Errington, Cr Watson and Mayor Anderson. Council will now write to the NSW Minister for Local Government and seek support from councils across the state for a review of the new restrictions.

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ARE you planning a major event or festival that will attract visitors, support the local economy and showcase the MidCoast? Applications are now open for MidCoast Council’s General Events and Festivals funding program, with grants of up to $10,000 available to help bring eligible events to life. Applications are open from Monday 3 August to Monday 31 August 2026. The program supports large-scale events and festivals that draw visitors to the region, create opportunities for local businesses and bring people together. Last year’s funding round supported events including the NSW Triathlon Club Championships, the Taree and District Eisteddfod, and the Harrington Festival and Fireworks on John Gollan Day. “Events and festivals make an important contribution to the MidCoast economy and the life of our communities,” said Executive Manager Sustainable Development, Rachel Pleasant. “They bring visitors into our towns, support local businesses and give people another reason to experience everything our region has to offer.” This funding round is for large-scale events and festivals taking place between 1 January and 30 June 2027. A separate funding round for smaller community events will open in February 2027. Applications for Council’s 2027 NAIDOC Week and Youth Week funding programs will also open on Monday 3 August and close on Monday 14 September 2026. Funding of up to $4,000 is available for inclusive, whole-of-community NAIDOC Week events planned and delivered by a NAIDOC Planning Committee. NAIDOC Week is celebrated in the first week of July. Youth Week is celebrated in April, with funding of up to $3,000 available to support young people to design and deliver activities and events for their communities. These funding programs are delivered under Council’s Grants, Donations and Sponsorship Policy. For eligibility requirements and to apply online, visit www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/grantsand-funding.

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will be upgraded as part of the Australian and NSW Governments’ Infrastructure Betterment Fund. For residents, businesses and visitors, the work will mean changed traffic conditions, including traffic control, contraflow arrangements and increased heavy vehicle movements. Drivers should allow extra time for their journeys, with occasional short delays expected while construction is underway. Work will generally take place between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Drivers are being reminded

to obey temporary speed limits, traffic controls and signage to keep workers and road users safe. The upgrade is aimed at reducing the impact of flooding and improving access along the important link between Hawks Nest, the Bombah Point Ferry and Myall Lakes National Park. Mungo Brush Road has suffered significant flood damage and lengthy closures, including during the 2024 and 2025 floods. The final works will strengthen the road pavement, improve stormwater drainage, increase driver safety and install rock protection in areas damaged by floods and storms.

The first stage of the broader project has already seen pavement repairs and resealing along six kilometres of Mungo Brush Road, starting near the southern park boundary at Hawks Nest. The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water said the upgrades would provide greater resilience to flooding, damage and closures. The project was announced in May 2024 under the Infrastructure Betterment Fund, a joint Australian and NSW Government initiative designed to rebuild disasterdamaged infrastructure to a stronger and more resilient standard.

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2027 Premier’s Gala Concert group ticket register open

THE 2027 NSW Seniors Festival Premier’s Gala Concerts group ticket register launched on Monday, 10 August. Community groups, residential aged care facilities, social groups, Aboriginal organisations, culturally and linguistically diverse organisations and

disability organisations with 10 or more attendees are all eligible to secure a spot on the register until 5pm on Friday 11 September. The concerts are a central part of the festival, which next year will embrace the theme: Discover. Connect. Celebrate! It will run from 1 March to 14 March.

“The NSW Seniors Festival is the biggest annual celebration of seniors in the southern hemisphere and a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge the immense contribution older people make to our communities,” said the Minister for Seniors, Jodie Harrison. “The NSW Government supports the NSW Seniors Festival as a key initiative to strengthen social inclusion and celebrate the outstanding

contribution of seniors across the state.” The concerts, which are traditionally the flagship events of the Festival, will be held at the Darling Harbour Tik Tok Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, 10 March, and Thursday, 11 March, 2027. Performances will be scheduled at 10.30am and 2.15pm on both days. “Each year, we receive overwhelmingly positive feedback on the Premier’s Gala Concerts and next year is shaping up to be another Seniors Festival highlight,” Ms Harrison said. Alongside the concerts,

the NSW Seniors Festival Expo will run from 9am to 4pm on Wednesday, 10 March, and 9am to 3pm on Thursday, 11 March, at the ICC Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hall 4. The expo will feature exhibits, workshops and activities with a focus on topics including health, wellbeing, travel, technology and lifestyle. Applications for the Premier’s Gala Concerts group ticketing register can be submitted here: https:// www.nsw.gov.au/arts-andculture/seniors-festival/ whats-on/premiers-concert/

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q Lucca about to navigate around the opposition. STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 20 the Wobbegong Sharks ended in a draw, with players of the match vouchers going to William Hood and Bodhi McGrath. Midi-grade game one resulted in the Mako Sharks netting 1 to the Bulahdelah Bullets 4, and game two saw the Hammer Head Sharks and the Bull Sharks draw with 2 goals each. We also had four of our junior players step up as Game Leaders on the Minis fields today – James, Lillian, Flynn and Tobias. They did a fantastic job helping our youngest players, who loved having the older kids out there and really looked up to them. A huge thank you to our Junior Game

Leaders for volunteering their time and being such great role models for our Minis. Karen refereed the junior grade game with game one Tiger Sharks v Bulahdelah Bullets 4 to 2 respectively. The Bronze Whaler Sharks just got in front of the Bulahdelah Thresher Sharks in game two, ending in a close score of 4 to 3. We had a few juniors support the midis as game leaders today. Great to see such sportsmanship and cooperation on and off the fields. Thank you all. The games are getting very close in our Midis and Juniors, which is fantastic to see and a great reflection of how much the players’ skills and teamwork are improving week by week.

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Even some of our walking football players volunteered to help out in the canteen, helping to make the day work. Speaking of walking football, their game started at 11.15 and lasted two sessions of 20 minutes each in what was found to be very warm conditions. Some very puffed out players came off the pitch and relished a sit down, a nice cuppa and a chat afterwards. Thanks to Donna and Steven for bringing along some lovely bikkies. Cheers to Wink and Mick for volunteering to install some shelving after the games and BBQ. All in all, it was a fantastic fun day. Full of sport, smiles and sunshine.

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q Thanks For Caring art work created by the residents at Peter Sinclair Gardens. Photo: Christine Rayner. By Christine RAYNER A COLOURFUL ice cream cart, creative activities and plenty of personal connections are helping make life brighter for residents at Peter Sinclair Gardens in Hawks Nest, highlighting the difference aged care workers make every day. The local aged care community joined Australians around the country in saying “thanks for caring” on Aged Care Employee Day, which was held on Friday, 7 August. Now in its eighth year, the national day recognises more than 450,000 people

working across Australia’s aged care sector, from nurses and personal care workers to chefs, cleaners, gardeners, maintenance staff, administrators, allied health professionals and activity coordinators. At Peter Sinclair Gardens, Recreation and Engagement Coordinator Cindy Gam is one of the people helping residents stay connected, active and involved in their community. Cindy runs two weekly programs, with one designed for the residential community and another specifically tailored for the memory support unit.

Activities include church visits, ANZAC and Remembrance Day ceremonies, outings to cafes and clubs, coffee club, bingo and art therapy, while pet therapy visits are also being planned. Residents also enjoy a monthly concert, where those celebrating birthdays receive their own individual cakes. Importantly, residents are encouraged to have a say in how they spend their time. “The residents are encouraged to have input into how they would like to spend their time,” Cindy said. For residents who prefer to remain mostly in their

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rooms, one-on-one time is offered regularly to maintain social contact. That person-centred approach can also mean helping a resident maintain an important connection outside the facility, with one resident regularly taken to visit his cat. The newest addition to the activities program is an ice-cream cart, with residents involved in choosing its colours and design. Cindy said that residents “were involved in the colour and design choice to ensure it can have multi use in our programs.” The residents are

reportedly extremely proud of their new trolley and are looking forward to putting it to work. Even the care staff are finding ways to brighten residents’ days, with colourful and artistic scrub tops worn by staff on Wednesdays and Fridays. One resident says he “looks forward to seeing all the colourful tops”. Ageing Australia CEO Tom Symondson said Aged Care Employee Day was an opportunity to recognise the dedication and compassion of the sector’s workforce. “Our aged care workers provide not only essential

clinical and physical care, but also emotional support, companionship and the everyday services that contribute to people's wellbeing, dignity and quality of life,” he said. For Myall Coast residents and families, the day is a reminder that quality aged care is about much more than providing practical assistance, it is also about maintaining dignity, relationships, independence and a sense of belonging. And sometimes, it can be as simple as wearing a colourful shirt, going on a visit to see a much-loved pet, or sharing an ice cream.

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Farmers call for better mobile coverage REGIONAL Australians are demanding that the Federal Government act now to address their mobile phone connectivity concerns and allow domestic roaming immediately. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into domestic mobile roaming but says regional communities should not have

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Australians with difficult choices just to stay connected. “We’ve heard reports of farmers using two separate SIM cards for different sides of town, just to stay connected - this should not be happening in Australia in 2026,” Mr Guerin said. He said domestic mobile roaming could help close the connectivity gap between metropolitan and regional Australia. “Domestic mobile

Having no knowledge of the area I was fortunate in that I knew Ken McCray, a teacher at Anna Bay Public School. My wife Ella and I were invited to stay with the McCrays on Frost Road, One Mile, until we found something else. Keen to go fishing, Ken had a friend who lived a short distance up the main road. “This bloke knows every fish from Samurai Beach to Stockton,” Ken said confidently. Shortly afterwards I was introduced to Gary Morgan. It didn’t take long for me to realise what Ken had told me was spot on. No fish was safe when ‘Morgo’ was on the prowl.

I spent time fishing for tailor and mulloway with Gary on One Mile Headland. Later on we were worming and chasing whiting and bream on the beach. I couldn’t have had a better teacher. A month or so later I moved to Fingal, where I have been ever since. Looking through the prize winners at the recent Anna Bay Tavern Fishing Club Presentation, it came as no surprise to me to see Gary step up to win a Champion Fisher Award. It is well known around the One Mile, Anna Bay area that “Morgo” could catch a fish on a damp lawn.

roaming would be another vital step toward ending the connectivity divide for rural Australians,” Mr Guerin said. The NFF is calling on the Federal Government to mandate domestic roaming now, rather than waiting for the ACCC inquiry to reach a conclusion. Mr Guerin said the ACCC could instead focus on how roaming should be implemented. “The Government

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should mandate roaming immediately and let the ACCC look at the implementation of domestic mobile roaming, rather than limiting its review to broad competition concerns,” he said. While the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation and temporary disasterspecific roaming measures are also in the pipeline, the NFF says neither will completely address the ongoing connectivity

q The teacher’s teacher, Gary Morgan, or ‘Morgo’. Photo: Supplied by John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.

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Historic wrecks along the coast By John 'Stinker' CLARKE

DURING the early years following colonisation, numerous shipwrecks were recorded, particularly between Newcastle and Port Stephens. The Tomaree Museum Association is in the process of organising a Port Stephens Shipwreck presentation at the same Tomaree Headland venue as the highly successful Valerie Taylor exhibition. Members of the public are invited to view the Shipwreck exhibition from 26 September until 24 October.. The many dangers to early shipping around Port Stephens is well documented in my book ‘The Outer Light’, from which I have taken the following: “The safety of ships and their crews was the major concern for all lightkeepers along the entire coastline. “Because of the increasing maritime traffic from Sydney north and the growing trade inside Port Stephens the lightkeepers in the Outer Light were required to be particularly vigilant. “Regardless, however,

of the ongoing efforts of the lightkeepers, shipwrecks continued at an alarming rate. “Only Newcastle had a higher number of shipwrecks, out of ports on the NSW coast, than Port Stephens. “Just after midnight on May 27th, 1903, there were 18 people on board the coastal steamer the SS Oakland as she sailed past Nobbys on her way north to the Clarence River. “Specially fitted out to bring molasses in bulk from the Northern Rivers, the SS Oakland left Newcastle in a heavy swell. “Soon after the Point Stephens light was passed she took a list to port, which increased in severity until the ship was unable to be steered, finally sinking near Cabbage Tree Island. “By the time SS Bellinger was able to pick up any survivors, 11 crew and passengers had drowned. “Shipwrecks continued far too frequently, reflecting the extremely dangerous conditions that existed off the coast, with the wreck of the Willinga, lost on the reef off Port Stephens Lighthouse in

1908. “The schooner was carrying a cargo of timber, sailing from Cape Hawke to Sydney with a crew of five. “There was no relief from the job at hand as any change in weather conditions for the worst heightened the chance of another disaster, as was the case with the wreck of the Macleay. "In a 1911 report to the secretary to the Department of Navigation, dated October 18, the acting principal keeper at the Point Stephens lighthouse (Mr A.F.W. Gidley) makes the following comments in

half-hour skills and drills session. Donning a fashionable sporting outfit, Kate proved to be a natural as she demonstrated her racquet skills, endurance and allround flair. Having their local Member of Parliament witness first hand the energy, passion and community spirit of the Port Stephens Pickleball club means so much to every one of the club’s 220 members. A delighted Kate told News Of The Area that the sport of pickleball

continues to grow rapidly in the Port Stephens region. “And for good reason it’s a heap of fun and they even let me loose on a court,” she said. “I would like to say a big thank you to the club for showing me their skills, being patient with me on court ,but most importantly for keeping locals active and connected to the game with such enthusiasm, “The sport of pickleball really is about keeping people active and connected, and that is exactly what Port Stephens Pickleball Club is all about.”

reference to the wrecked steamer Macleay:- ‘She passed by here going north at 7pm and gave her name by flashing signals.The remark was also flashed that he who was signalling at the time thought that it was going to be a dirty night ... I flashed back that by the showing of barometer I did not think it would be anything, although it was very dull at the time, and blowing fresh from the south-east, with a moderate sea. Then he flashed good-night, and I returned the compliment…’ “All seemed as it should be and Mr Gidley thought little

more of the passing ship. “The Macleay had departed Newcastle for the Clarence River and Grafton with a cargo of coal, three horses and other cargo. “On what turned out to be a fateful night, helmsman Charles Petterson sensed danger and shouted that he saw breaking waves, but Officer on Duty Henry Goldsmith declared it to be a school of mullet. “Petterson attempted to steer away from the approaching reef, but it was too late. The Macleay had hit Boondelbah Island and sank

q The wrecks of the Uralla on Stockton Beach and the Pappinbarra on Fingal Island are but two of a number of ships that ran aground between Newcastle and Port Stephens. Photos: Supplied by John ‘Stinker’ Clarke.

Kate Washington gets her game face on By Chris KARAS

MEMBER for Port Stephens Kate Washington has taken a liking to the fast-growing sport of pickleball. The athletic local member was a special participant at a recent Port Stephens Pickleball Club Skills and Drills Day event at the Tomaree Sports Complex netball courts, and passed the test with flying colours. She joined 40 players from the Port Stephens club and the whole crew from Nelson Bay Physiotherapy Centre on court for a good

some 10 minutes later. “The 17-man crew attempted to use whatever was floating to assist them, but only two survived. “Charles Petersen from Finland, who was at the wheel carrying out the mate’s orders when the Macleay was wrecked, and William Swanney, a Scot, were the only survivors of the disaster. “They arrived at Sydney by steamer Hunter, from Newcastle on Tuesday. Bodies were recovered on the beach, along with that of a horse, which had been attacked by sharks.”

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q Port Stephens MP Kate Washington enjoyed a Skills and Drills Day session with members of Port Stephens Pickleball Club at Tomaree Sports Complex netball courts.

Port Stephens to seek ECO Certification

By Nico LOMBARDO

PORT Stephens Council will seek an ECO Destination Certification for the LGA, in a move that could increase the appeal of the region while protecting the environment. ECO Destination Certification is an internationally certified program that signals, through an independent assessment, that a destination is following the best practices in sustainable tourism. Port Stephens attracts more than 2.1 million visitors each year, with many of them drawn by the region’s unique natural environment. “That green tick of an ECO Certified destination captures a new type of market who want to travel to eco-friendly destinations,” Mayor Leah Anderson said. Mayor Anderson said that the decision to seek ECO Destination Certification for Port Stephens has

been discussed for a long time, and now was the time to start doing research to pursue it. Examples of certified destinations include the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Bellingen Shire, Coffs Coast, Eurobodalla Coast, and Barrington Coast, among many others all over Australia. Moonshadow Cruises and Imagine Cruises, operating in Port Stephens, already possess the certification as well. Cr Roz Armstrong highlighted the positive consequences of a certification, saying that the benefits for Port Stephens would be “innumerable.” “We will be visited by highyield eco travellers, often very well-resourced, who research certifications before booking.” The positives are not just economic in nature, as the certification would result in

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environmental and regulatory benefits, the creation of a framework for responsible interactions with nature and wildlife, and a reduction in overtourism risks. It would also lead to an increase in Indigenous cultural tourism and engagement with Worimi Traditional Owners, building cohesion around a shared sustainable vision. Cr Armstrong agreed with Mayor Anderson that “this has been a long time coming,” and so did all other Councillors, who unanimously voted in favour of a motion signalling the beginning of the process. Port Stephens Council confirmed that the costs stemming from an ECO Destination Certification application, identified by the community as a potential concern, are still under review, and will be presented during a future meeting.

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media@newsofthearea.com.au Bulahdelah Golf Club News By Thora-Lou SMITH THE ladies played a Stableford on Wednesday 5th August and Barbie Gordon was the winner with 33pts from Alison Benson with 29pts. Alison also won the

Hawks Nest Ladies Golf By Dianne BOWES

SATURDAY game was the Monthly Medal for our 27 starters, with some great scores from the top 3 players

very lucrative 17th jackpot that hadn't been won for several weeks - $27! Some of our ladies played in the WGCNC Championship at Tuncurry/Forster and Lou Smith was r/up in the Div 1, 36 hole event with 143nett. The Vets played their July Monthly Mug on Thursday 6th August and Glenn

over the field: Angela Clipperton on 71, Tanya Sinclair 73 and Ann Syme 74. With the Club Championships being played later this month, we can expect to see more close finishes like this at the top of the leaderboard! Results: Saturday

q Saturday's Medal Winners Tanya Sinclair and Angela Clipperton were all smiles

TGCC Bowling Reports By Kay BERCZELLY WEEK ENDING 2 August 2026. This week’s sponsor Coolrite Air Conditioning Ladies Tuesday Bowls 28.07.26 This day saw 20 ladies form 10 teams of pairs to play in the Yearly RSL Pairs Competition. This tournament is a direct result of the Tea Gardens RSL Sub Branch donating $240 to thank the ladies of TGCC Bowling club for their support & help every ANZAC Day in the way of cooking & helping with the BBQ lunch for the veterans. This year our winners were Lorraine Murphy & Dawn Jones. Runners up Dot Dallas & Maryanne Cuss & third place went to Judy McGavock & Deb Gardner. A big thank you to Keith Smith who is our ‘numbers man’ & creates the spreadsheet & also inputs the data to give us a result. Thanks to our umpire Mark Hair and a special shout out to our social lady Sue Burns, who without a doubt made the best pumpkin soup for our lunch. Men’s Wednesday Gala Day 29.0.26 Our 42 gentlemen today played on both the grass & synthetic greens. Overall winners with a total of 37 were Col Amos, Craig McDonald & Mark Hair Morning winners with the

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highest winning margin of 10 were Jock Johnson, Graham & Dave Ransome. Afternoon winners with the highest winning score of 17 were Wayne Duggan, Mark Nightingale & Graham Reynolds. Congratulations to Barry Good for winning 80 Club Happy Birthday to Craig McDonald - enjoy your free drink. Mixed Friday Bowls 31.07.26 Several of our ‘younger’ bowling members have put their hands up to help run this day. Thanks to our Secretary Jane Uff & Treasurer Graham Uff in assisting in organising the roster & set up of this day. Today saw Maryanne & Gareth Cuss on cards, Phil Thrift on Raffles & Mark Peters on water & rink set up. We will introduce our new helpers on a weekly basis. As we all know - good clubs are run by volunteers & the more you have the happier the club - a big thank you to all those who have put their hands up to help run this day. Today marked the first day of a trial mixed social bowls & 20 of our finest turned up to have a go! Winners today with $20 each were Merv Mills & Bruce Yahl - with the highest score. Today’s 40 Club winner congratulations Sue Burns. Mixed Social Saturday 1.08.26 In the way of creating some more ‘fun’ social days for our members, this

SPORT RESULTS Grainger was the winner with 69nett from Marty Bramble with 70nett and Geoff Harvey was 3rd with 71nett. The best putter (on a c/b) was John Stellema with only 28putts. NTPs were Geoff Harvey, Marty Bramble, Dave Kerr and Stewart McNaughton. Saturday 8th August

1/8/2026 Ladies 18 Hole Stroke A Grade Winners: 1st Angela Clipperton 71 (best score of the day); 2nd Jo Buttrey 76; 3rd Sari McDonald 77 B Grade Winners: 1st Tanya Sinclair 73; 2nd Ann Syme 74; 3rd Sue Brownrigg 77 Place Getters (78-82 C/B): Marcia Smith, Liz Ross, Evelyn Potts, Julie Hammond, Renea Kerr, Dawn Wiggins, Antje

was a beautiful day and 34 players enjoyed the stroke event. A grade (1-14) winner was Arrin Gardiner with 69nett from Ray Mansell with 73nett. Jayce Coghlan was the B grade (15+) and 17th jackpot winner with 69nett from Steve Fitzgerald with 71nett. The ladies played a catch-up Monthly Basson Gross Winner: A Grade Angela Clipperton 95; B Grade Tanya Sinclair 103 NTP Hole 5: B Grade Robyn Wade NTP Hole 10: B Grade Evelyn Potts An excellent field of 40 ladies took advantage of a perfect Tuesday, vying for the August Monthly Medal. And what a close contest it was! Maxine Mitchell had a convincing win to take the

q Maxine Mitchell, Dawn Wiggins and Di Rumble Dickson were our Tuesday Monthly Medal winners for August. Saturday tournament marked the Inaugural Hawks Nest vs Tea Gardens Battle. Obviously those bowlers residing in Hawks Nest contested those bowlers residing in Tea Gardens (with a little bit of tweaking) Today's winners !!!! Hawks Nest 57 defeated Tea Gardens 41. This one will definitely be on the calendar next year - much good fun had by all. Weekending 9.08.26 This week’s sponsor Ray White Real Estate Ladies Tuesday Bowls 04.08.26 This year our 4 teams of Minor Pairs competitors accepted the format as being round robin - this provided each of the teams a chance of winning over 3 weeks. Our pairs entrants this year were: Vicki McMillan & Sheryl Johnson, Precy Swadling & Jo Plummer, Leona Clissold & Kay Berczelly, Jane Uff & Sue Burns This round saw Vicki & Sheryl defeated by Precy & Jo 10-18 Jane & Sue in a nail biter defeated Leona & Kay 13-12 Thank you Jean Glover for acting as Umpire today. We also had 10 other ladies who played social bowls & winners with lowest margin Dawn Jones & Sandra Leisemann. Raffle winner today Sheryl Johnson. Men’s Wednesday Gala Day 05.08.26 What a fantastic turnout today for the men - 54 gents took to the greens today.

Overall winners with a total of 40 were Phil Bowen, John Bates & Rod Morrison. Morning winners with the lowest winning margin of 3 were Ron Berczelly, Gary Macdonald & Peter Campbell. Afternoon winners with the highest winning score of 26 were Mark Peters, Paul Jackson & Noel Jackson Today’s Garden Eatery Voucher was won by visitor Gary Wilson. Two ‘80 Clubs’ were run today & winners: Col Mowbray & Mark Peters Happy Birthday to Len Baker, Ron Webster, John Bates & Gareth Cuss - enjoy your free drink voucher! Ladies Minor Pairs Round Robin Thursday 06.08.26 (Round 2) Our 4 pairs of ladies lined up today. Results: Jane Uff & Sue Burns defeated Precy Swadling & Jo Plummer Leona Clissold & Kay Berczelly defeated Vicki MacMillan & Sheryl Johnson Next Tuesday 11th August is the last round & winners will be announced. There is a lunch provided - all lady bowlers welcome ! but it is imperative to put your name on the list if you are bowling or intending to come to lunch. Mixed Social Friday Bowls 7.08.26 Our second round of random draw mixed bowls saw 25 players today & thanks to Ron & Kay Berczelly for organising the cards, Susan Burns on raffles, Karen

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MYALL COAST News Of The Area Mug and Barbie Gordon continued her winning streak with 72nett from Meredyth Rae with 73nett. NTPs were Paul Smithson, Alan Mowatt, Al Jobson (x2) and Barbie Gordon, who also won the ladies' long drive. Arrin Gardiner, David Schlenert and David Shultz were the men's long drivers.

Sunday 9th August was another big day for the Club with the Men's Shed 3 person Ambrose fundraising event. It was a very successful day with 78 players enjoying the sunshine, the golf, the food and the de-brief at the 19th hole! Thanks to all the wonderful sponsors and congratulations to all.

Vollmer on collecting monies. Another fun day with 3 x rinks of 3 bowl triples & 1 x rink of 2 bowl 4s. Today's winner with the highest score of 18 was Gareth Cuss, Mark Vollmer & Gavin Schofield & 40 Club won by the lucky Mark Vollmer ! Saturday 8.08.29 - Taree Travelling Bowlers vs Tea Gardens 20 merry travellers from Taree visited Tea Gardens today. A lot of fun banter & some not so serious bowls there really wasn't a result, because nobody cared ! however thanks to Rick our Mens Bowls Co-ordinators for organising & presenting some randomly drawn teams with prizes of 6 packs of beer & bottles of wine. All in all, some good friendships were made & definitely a lot of laughter !

Mixed Sunday Bowls 9.08.26 An unprecedented 45 bowlers attended today, but there was a reason !!!! One of our bowlers was celebrating their 70th Birthday & Gareth Cuss decided what better way to celebrate than putting on a BBQ with all their bowling friends. Much congratulations to Frank, our fearless leader & organiser for coping with the influx of people. Lucky rink winners today - rink 8 Bruce Yahl, Rosa & Toni ‘The Frank Award’ today went to Maryanne Cuss, Daryl Martin & Brad Cuss. Obviously behind every good man is a good woman & big thanks to Maryanne Cuss & her team of helpers - Sue Burns, Les Smith, Phil Thrift & Rick Islaub - great burgers & an even better cake !

overall honours, but B Grade was an exciting 3 way arm wrestle, and there was only one shot separating the C Grade winners – great golf, ladies! Results: Tuesday 4/8/2026 Ladies 18 Hole Stroke A Grade Winners: 1st Maxine Mitchell 71 (best score of the day); 2nd Angela Clipperton 75 C/B; 3rd Liz Ross 75 B Grade Winners: 1st Dawn Wiggins 73 C/B; 2nd Jo Scott 73 C/B; 3rd Tanya Sinclair 73 C Grade Winners: 1st Di Rumble Dickson 74; 2nd Donna Clemens 75 C/B; 3rd Pauline Barham 75 Place Getters (74-78 C/B): Sue Ryder, Deb Matheson, Sharon Barwick, Ann Syme, Sue Brownrigg, Marguerite Miller, Jo Buttrey, Fran Henderson Gross Winners: A Grade Deb Matheson 94 C/B; B Grade Ann Syme 107; C Grade Sharon Barwick 117 NTP Hole 5: A Grade Liz

q Gareth celebrating his 70th birthday.

Ross; B Grade Marguerite Miller; C Grade Pauline Barham NTP Hole 10: A Grade Angela Clipperton Thursday was another chilly morning for the 41 Lady Vets playing the 9 hole event on Jeans for Genes Day. Good scores were carded by Sue Brownrigg and Tanya Sinclair, both finishing the front 9 with 35 nett, and Marg Bonney on 36. Other individual highlights included Janet Merryweather’s chip in on the 15th, and Tina Taylor’s NTP on the 3rd – well played, ladies! Results: Thursday 6/8/2026 Lady Vets 9 Holes 1st Robyn Deppi -3; 2nd Rhona Smallcombe -2; 3rd Sue Brownrigg 2; 4th Tanya Sinclair 5; 5th Rhonda Dorman 8 NTP Hole 3: Division 1 Deb Matheson; Division 3 Tina Taylor NTP Hole 16: Division 1 Tanya Sinclair; Division 2 Sue Brownrigg; Division 3 Pam Keegan

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THOUGH this is a rather macabre subject, it is important

that your parents' wishes are adhered to. Since they seem open to talking about their end-of-life arrangements, I don't think it is out of the realm of diplomacy to run your own wishes past them relating to your desire to retain some of their ashes to go with your remains. In fact, I think it's a lovely gesture. There are, however, some considerations you may need to consider. If your parents have a specific religious affiliation, there may be rules around dividing and/or scattering ashes. These rules also vary over time. In 2023, for example, Pope Francis relaxed rules around what Catholics are able to do with a loved one's ashes, including

keeping a small amount in a sacred place. Many Buddhists and Hindus are all for cremation, but other religions aren't, so it's important to clarify any uncertainties. As for composting, Patricia, I like the idea. I think a small amount of ash would be a very viable component to add to the composting mix. Funerals cost thousands of dollars, and burying people in synthetic materials is bad for the environment. Sustainable, low-cost alternatives will no doubt become more popular as more people look to funeral arrangements that mirror their social and environmental mindset and ethics. Carpe diem, Jasminda.

their treatment of the drinking age restriction of 18 years, while it remains at 21 in the USA just over the border. Canada has a very liberal policy of allowing the purchase and use of marijuana, but I’m not aware of that being age restricted, although that may well be the case. As a tourist, during their summer days of 30 degrees or more, it was quite normal to seek out a cool beer at lunchtime, but it didn’t prove to be quite as easy as that. On such a day travelling among the classic villages of the

playgrounds of the really rich and famous, the Lake Muskoka area, we made such a stop at a classic village hotel, asking for a beer to go with our lunch. Sorry I can’t serve you with that as I’m under 18 years old, said the sweet young thing. Can you please then have a senior member of staff serve us? Sorry, there are seven of us on duty today and we are all under the 18-year age limit and this is strictly against the law. May I then ask if it is unusual for a pub not to serve beer? I was informed that today their duty was to serve meals and only

soft drinks rather than beer or spirits on this mid-weekday. So, what are our options for having a cool one with lunch? She said you can buy beer by the bottle or packets of six cans at the nearby grocer’s store, but you can’t drink it on their premises. So, we tried that but were told that we could only buy one bottle each but were later informed that retail general stores were allowed to sell more than that but because this was such a new regulation, it was heavily policed, so the sellers were somewhat protective. I’m happy to advise that we did get a beer each, to go with a

take-away lunch, but then headed to a grassy area beside a church and the river which wound its way through the village, after passing through a small hydro power station which supplied enough electricity for some 2000 homes in that general area. They have three of those hydro power stations nearby providing low-cost power. Maybe we should have been asking for a schooner of local lake water. Very interesting to encounter the different treatments for selling drugs and beer in a country so similar to that of our own but so protective of their residents.

Then, in the 1960s, astronomers found convincing evidence they were real. In 2019, the world saw the first picture of one - a bright ring of glowing gas surrounding a dark centre. A black hole begins life as a giant star, much bigger than our Sun, but one day that fuel runs out. Without anything to hold it up, the star collapses under its own enormity into a ball only a few kilometres across. It becomes so tightly packed that its gravity grows unbelievably strong. Once anything crosses that line, there is no way back. Even light cannot escape, which is why black holes appear completely black. Many people think black holes are giant vacuum cleaners, sucking up everything around them. That's not true. They only pull strongly on objects that come close. If someone fell towards a black hole, something very strange would happen. The pull of gravity on their feet would be much stronger than the pull on their head. Little by little they would be stretched longer and thinner until they looked like a strand of spaghetti. Black holes also slow down time. Near a black hole, a clock would tick more slowly than one on Earth. If astronauts could somehow travel close to a black hole and safely return, they might find that many more years had passed back home than they had experienced themselves. It sounds impossible, but

experiments have shown that gravity really does affect time. Some people wonder if black holes are giant tunnels leading somewhere else. Scientists have imagined mysterious shortcuts through space called wormholes. These would be like tunnels through a mountain instead of driving all the way around it. They might connect distant parts of the universe, or perhaps even different universes altogether. It is an exciting idea, but no one has ever found a wormhole, and we don't know if they really exist. Scientists have also imagined something called a white hole. It would be the exact opposite of a black hole. A black hole only pulls things in and a white hole would only push things out. Nothing could ever enter it. For now, though, they remain an interesting theory. Could we ever travel through a black hole? With everything we know today, the answer is almost certainly no.The crushing gravity would destroy any spacecraft long before it reached the centre. But science is always discovering new things, and the universe has surprised us many times before. Black holes may be the darkest places in the universe, yet they are helping us unlock some of its brightest secrets. Every discovery brings us one step closer to understanding gravity, time, space and the incredible universe we call home.

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By JASMINDA

DEAR Jasminda, MY parents recently indicated they would like their ashes scattered at a beach. I want to be composted. Could I keep some of their ashes to go in with my remains? Patricia L.

Verse of the week By Lynne MILES Psalm 39: 7 "But now, O Lord, what do I look for? My HOPE is in you."

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Searching for a beer ANOTHER difference that I found interesting while in Canada was

Stargazing

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Experiments have shown that gravity really does affect time IMAGINE a place where nothing can escape - not even light. It sounds like science fiction, but these strange objects really do exist. They are called black holes, and they are among the most mysterious things in the universe. We can't see a black hole because it gives off no light. Instead, we find them by watching how they affect the stars and clouds of gas around them. Their gravity is so powerful that anything that gets too close is pulled in. The idea of black holes isn't new. Back in 1783, an English scientist named John Michell wondered if a very heavy star could have gravity so strong that even light couldn't escape. It was an incredible idea for a time when no one really understood how stars worked.

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CURTAIN rods and tracks plus all fittings. 5 straight rods for windows 118-164cm plus bay window track and rod for 219cm and 5 other tracks. All in good cond $60. Ph 0410 275 495

HEATER. $5. Used working condition Ph 4982 9225

OUTDOOR setting New, make an offer ph 0493 777 707

WINDSURFING carbon boom. Chinook. $80 Peter 0419 932 992

HOMER Simpson Framed Picture, New $100. 0493 777 707

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SKETCHERS Arch Fit golf shoes, black, never worn, size UK10 mens $100. Ph 0408 683 670

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DINING table, stainless steel legs. $100. 0493 777 707 F040925

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OYSTER ceiling lights 300mm, 18 watt x 4 dimmable, 6mths old, as new. $80. Laurieton. Ph 0438 211 147. F310726

PAINTING of vase & flowers, framed, 4ft x 2.5ft. $100. 0493 777 707 F070825

DOONA, new with valance, new with cushions $100 Ph 0493 777 707 F290126

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CABINET, tall w/bottom storage & display unit above 49L x 46W x 188H $50. Pick up only Ph 0419 477 584

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TWO seater lounge OZ Design, fabric, VGC 0429 990 351

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TABLE tennis table with accessories. Ph 0427 970 636 F110626

WINDSURFING board F2 AXXIS plus boom & bag. 85 liters, No dings 0419 932 992 F091025

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CHINA cabinet display unit, 3 glass shelves and storage at bottom. $50 Ph 0403 632 701 F020426

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78 RPM records, 50 x 10”, big bands, Rock ‘n Roll Ph 4982 9526 F230726

2x cane chest of drawers (L) 70cm H x 36cm D x 36cm W, $15. (S) 66cm H x 35cm D x 26cm W $10. 3 drawers each 4982 8787 F161025

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ELECTRIC chair, does eveything. 2 seater lounge. Ph 0402 207 519

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ORGAN, currently in storage. Ph 0419 018 879 F060826

3 drawer metal filing cabinet. $80. 0419 932 992 F060826

6 plastic pale blue stools $25 the lot or $5 each 4997 0611 F250925

ANTIQUE Skillion over the hooks pendulum weighing scale for cattle $90. Ph 6585 7393 F100426PMCH

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DVDs x 250, exc cond great variety. $100 the lot. 0439 440 112 F050326

LADIES clothes, new size 16-20, 3 bags, make an offer 0493 777 707 F150126

PIANOLA and stool in GC, over 50 player rolls $1,800 ono. 0498 176 876

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LAMPS large, new worth $600 selling for $100. Ph 0493 777 707

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FISHER Price walkers x 3. $20 each. Ph 0432 050 619

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COLLECTERS editions empty Chivas Salute Whisky porcelain flagons with velvet covers and boxes. Make an offer 4981 2713 F190625

FRIDGE, 4 door with water dispenser, ice maker, spill proof, ex cond, make an offer Ph 0493 777 707 F041225

GLASS bottles with lids, suitable for pickles preserves etc., Ph 0458 693 754 F140526

GLASS turbo oven $20; RUSSELL Hobbs Electric steamer $20 LARGE outdoor table $20. 0432 671 259 F241025

COMMODE chair w/ pan. $25. Pick up Tea Gardens. Ph 0417 404 530 F110626

CURTAIN and rod in original packaging. $70 Oslo pencil pleated curtain 270 - 340 x 250cm, colour stone Ph 0417 044 660

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GUITAR, Hannah Montana, Disney Washburn, purple, new strings, VGC. $100 Pick up only Ph 0409 345 015 F230726

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SOFA bed vgc double $50 Ph 4982 2335 F060325

WINDSURFING sail in new condition, 9m2 Used 3 times. $90. Peter 0419 932 992 F091025

WOMENS large tailormade golf wet weather outfit. $50. 4997 0611 F040925

SUITCASE, large. good cond. $20. Ph 0493 777 707. F060826

WOMEN’S new jumper M-L. $20. Ph 0493 777 707 F040626

TESLA 32amp charging kit w/ 6m of cable. $100 Ph 0412 996 134 F282526

WOOD turning 4 chisels, new set. $80. Ph 0415858981

POWER inverter 300watt, 12v 240v new $50. Ph 0415 858 981 F240726ALL

PRINTER Cartridges x2 suitable for Brother printers $20.00 for both. 0418 603 286

LEATHER sofa, 3 seater, tan. Pick up Tea Gardens. $300 ono. Ph 0419 477 584

QB frame, head & legs go up. $100. Pick up only. Ph 0409 345 015

LIFEJACKETS PFD Level 50. Adults $50 Juniors $40. Good used cond. Located in HN. 0493 078 190

QUEEN bed frame wood w/ headboard slatted base. Good cond. $100 ono. Ph 0419 477 584. Pick up Tea Gardens

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MATTRESS, suitable for caravan w/extension as new, VGC. $100ono Ph 0402 081 752

QUEEN quilt, with butterfly print & matching pillowcases. $60. Ph 0466 880 639

MENS top quality leather jacket with detachable liner. Purchased in Turkey, as new, suits 40” chest, dark brown. $99 0419 932 992

RECLINER chair w/controls, Accora Configura Comfort, GC $300 ono. Pick up Tea Gardens. 0419 477 584

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RIPSTIK, near new $45 Peter 0419 932 992

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MOUNTAIN bike Dunlop Hi Country 26” 18speed, VGC, everything works, ready to go. $69. Ph 0438 211 147 Laurieton F310726

NAHWAL tusk, make an offer Ph 0493 777 707 F290126

RV TV antenna digital upgrade kit Wineguard retrofit in box. $100. Ph 0407 461 464 F070526

SAND anchor, galv unused. $50. Peter 0419 932 992 F190226

SHOWER chair w/back $30. Ph 0424 768 505 F230726

SIDE Steps x 2, suit 91 Nissan Patrol, with brackets. $80. 0435 580 192 F190226

NEW Levi Jeans, size 8, with tags, $30 Ph 0493 777 707 F290126

OUTDOOR coffee table new in box. Top black durostone 93 x 93cm Freedom range. 45cm H $55 4981 2713 F070825

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WOOD turning lathe w/ chisels, variable speeds $8,000. 0451 668 036

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TOILET seat aid to increase seat height for disabled or eldery. $40 Ph 0427 122 098 F030726

TV unit , new, $100 ph 0493 777 707 TYRE and rim for wheelbarrow, 10” Pneumatic. $40. 0419 932 992 F260226

VHS movies, 100s of old movies, all types, good cond. $50 for the lot of best offer. Ph 0472 750 335

WW2 figures & vehicles kits paints & tools for dioramas. Plus US civil war, Waterloo sets etc. Ph 0402 457 800 F240725

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SINGER hand sewing machines x 2, antique Make an offer. 4982 3495 F270225

SINGLE bed, wood frame, head, barely used IS mat. Soldiers Point $40. Ph 0422 167 056 F060826

Boats QUINTREX Eclipse 3.15m traveller, 4m galvanised trailer, reg S42731, 10” spare wheel water snake 12v motor 2 lifejackets, plus more $2,400. 0407 095 748 RUSe101226

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WALKER - 4 wheel Aspire with tray table Perfect condition. Near new. Ph 0408 431 488 $100 F190326

WALKERS - 2 avail good cond. $25 each 0424 768 505

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WALT Disney, black & white, 8mm movie ‘The Grocery Boy’ in original box $80. 0416 089 747 F180925

WELDER 240V 5080V 130A leads, Cu coils 15A. $100. Ph 0407 461 464 F070526

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MINI stepper exercise machine, Kogan Fortis comprehensive displays BNIB, $40. Ph 4982 8628

TIMBER double bed base with 4 drawers underneath. GC. Pick up Medowie. Ph 0466 013 853

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LEATHER coat, mens Made in AU. $95. 0428 287 239

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FILING cabinet, good cond 1.35m H x 47cm W. $100. Ph 0415 858 981

PNEUMATIC tyres x 6 on 10” diameter rims off tandem boat trailer $90. 0419 932 992

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ELECTRIC lift recliner and massage chair Revitalife, remote control 10 vibration massage functions, battery backup tan colour, pure leather extra wide, whisper quiet steel frame, high back, as new, hardly used. $1450 ono. Ph 4981 7523.

PIRATE ship - water activity for children. $80 Ph 0432 050 619 F110626

LADIES clothes - pants dresses, blousees. Sizes 12-14 new and near new. Make an offer. Ph 0419 409 913

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COFFEE table, hand crafted, mahogany $100. 0493 777 707

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SNOW chains. Never used. Suit 13-inch wheels. $80. Peter 0419 932 992

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DOUBLE bed frame wood, slatted base Good cond. $80 ono. Ph 0419 477 584 Pick up Tea Gardens

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WETSUIT, waterproof welded seams, O’Neil 3/2mm, L/S, new cond $80. 0421 286 861 F240725

WHEELS, Sunraysia x 5 for Nissan Navara. $250 Ph 0437 603 274

Caravans 2006 Supreme Territory 18ft offroad pop-top w/ full annex, exc. cond Reg S87771. $20,000 ono Ph 0405 221 590 RUSe110926

2011 EVOLUTION tracker, 22ft, semi offroad, 12mths rego Z75408, bike racks on rear, washing machine separate shower/toilet tunnel boot w/pull out BBQ. $39,990 ono. Ph 0428 653 278 21 0826ALL

JAYCO Swift 2019 exc cond., 1 owner full service records many extras (e.g., TV and antenna) Easily towed with a car Reg TF28JW. $15,000 ono. Ph 0450 069 155 RUSe171226

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WHEELCHAIR lightweight, GC, Sunrise Medical Breezy BasiX2 18” self-propelled. $200 Ph 0419 477 584. Pick up Tea Gardens. e130826

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Motorhome 2011 VW Crafter, LWB reg Nov 26 DJ67WL solar w/batteries, diesel 6 speed shiftmatic, shower and toilet, double bed or 2 single. $70,000 ono Laurieton. 0458 940 570 e210826ALL

WIGGLES chest of drawers. $60. Ph 0432 050 619

Motors

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2013 Mazda 3 Sport black auto b/t c/c, service history, 150kms. Reg 1/27 CRJ50F. $10,800 Ph 0418 475 994

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THE 66TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS 2026

SHAUN MICALLEF’S ORIGIN ODYSSEY

SEVEN, 7.30pm

SBS, 7.30pm

Robert Irwin (below) – arguably the most likeable bloke on telly – is the youngest-ever host of Australia TV’s night of nights at the tender age of 22. He’s also in the mix for the Gold Logie, up against some stiff competition in ﬁve-time nominee Julia Morris, journalist Ally Langdon, comedian Sam Pang, MasterChef Australia judge Poh Ling Yeow, Tipping Point Australia host Todd Woodbridge and ABC presenter Lisa Millar (Back Roads, Muster Dogs). Adding a touch of poignancy to proceedings, the recently departed Sam Neill is surely the sentimental favourite to win an award for his role in The Twelve: Cape Rock Killer.

While season one of this family-history-focused travel series centred on comedians’ stories, this year Shaun Micallef (right) is branching out to include actors and presenters. He’ll be taking Kate Langbroek to Jamaica, Denise Scott to Germany, Matt Okine to Ghana, Luke McGregor to Scotland and Tony Armstrong to Ireland. But ﬁrst up we have Pia Miranda, whose ancestors hailed from Sicily in Italy. More precisely, the island of Vulcano, population roughly 1000 – many of whom, it turns out, seem to be related to the Looking for Alibrandi star. Like Who Do You Think You Are, but more fun, the joy in this series comes from the wonderful rapport Micallef builds with his travelling companions. 1408

FRIDAY, August 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 9.55 Compass. (R) 10.25 Better Date Than Never. (PG, R) 10.55 Race Around The World. (Final, M, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R) 1.50 Treasure & Dirt. (Malv, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (Final, R) 5.35 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Great Irish Interiors. 11.05 Make Up: A Glamorous History. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Lost For Words. (PGl, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 10.00 Test Cricket: PreGame Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Morning. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Arvo. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Swimming. Pan Pacific C’ships. Finals. 2.35 Find My Country House Australia. (R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 Attenborough’s Parenthood. (PGal, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PGa, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. (Return) Hannah Moloney tours Cairns Botanic Gardens. 8.20 Saint-Pierre. (M) Arch and Fitz look into a double abduction. 9.05 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 9.35 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) Hosted by Rob Brydon. 10.05 ABC Late News. 10.20 New Zealand Spy. (PG, R) 10.45 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R) 11.35 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (PGaw) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 The King. (MA15+av) 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Malv, R) 1.30 World On Fire. (Mav, R) 3.35 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.00 MOVIE: Jerry Maguire. (1996, Mls, R) A sports agent has a moral epiphany which costs him his job and his fiancée. Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr, Renée Zellweger. 10.50 The Voice. (PG, R) A fresh batch of undiscovered talent step into the spotlight. 12.20 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) 1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Canterbury Bulldogs v South Sydney Rabbitohs. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.45 MOVIE: Rush Hour 3. (2007, Msv, R) 12.30 Resident Alien. (Malv, R) 1.15 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 Swimming. Pan Pacific Championships. Day 3. Heats. 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A woman is suffering buyer’s remorse. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: Down At The Beach. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.50 Steven Universe. 9.40 BattleBots. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 4.05pm WorldWatch. 6.05 Inside The Huddle. 6.35 Over The Black Dot. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Jokes. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 10.10 The Americans. 11.55 The Vampire Lestat: After Dark. 12.25am Sex Tape Finland. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Feel Good Road Trips. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Americas. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Night My Number Came Up. (1955, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Twelve. (2004, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

NEWS24 (53) 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 AM Agenda. Noon Fox Sports News. 1.00 Paul Murray Live. 2.00 NewsDay. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Bond Report. 6.00 Steve Price. 7.00 The World According To Rowan Dean. 8.00 Opinionated. 8.30 The US Report. 9.30 The Media Show. 10.15 Lefties Losing It. 10.45 Late Edition. Midnight News.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Way. Continued. (2010, PG) 7.40 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 9.35 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 11.25 Captain Fantastic. (2016, M) 1.35pm The Four Musketeers: Revenge Of Milady. (1974, PG) 3.35 Cats. (2019, PG) 5.40 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 7.30 Point Break. (1991, M) 9.45 The Wicker Man. (2006, M) 11.40 Barbarella. (1968, M) 1.30am Solace. (2015, MA15+) 3.25 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 NFL. Preseason. Week 1. Las Vegas Raiders v Arizona Cardinals. 1.30pm Pawn Stars. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. STIHL Series. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 23. Fremantle v Adelaide. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (2011, M) 10.00 MOVIE: RoboCop 2. (1990, MA15+) 12.15am Seinfeld. 12.45 Legacies. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 The Summit. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Bubble’s Hotel. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon Ablaze. 1.30 The Knowledge Keepers. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Nula. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 MOVIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Get Hard. (2015, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.

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

Hawks Nest Bridge Club By Diane RUSSELL RESULTS week ending 8th August Monday : N/S 1. C Richards & S Matheson, 2. S Pearson & D O’Brien,

3. J Whalan & B Treharne. E/W 1. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 2. L Hulme & M Churton, J Patfield & L Howarth. Tuesday : N/S 1. D Dummitt & N Partridge, 2. P Lau & C Phelps, 3. J & T Freeland. E/W 1. L

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SPORT RESULTS Butler& G Muggleton, 2. B Murray & J Urquhart, 3. S Ryder & J Fowler. Wednesday : 1.P Baily & J Gray, 2. L Butler & K McMurray, 3. B Murray & J Urquhart.

Friday : N/S 1. J Whalan & C Richards, 2. C & L Falla, 3. L & G Conroy.

E/W 1. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 2. L Hulme & M Churton, 3. S Pearson & M Rowden.

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SATURDAY, August 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 2.00 Saint-Pierre. (Mv, R) 2.45 Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip. (R) 4.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.00 The World From Above. 11.00 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Mal, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 2.30 Odysseus Returns. (PG, R) 4.25 The Secrets Of Mount Olympus. (R) 5.30 Silent War: The Shadow Of Atomic Bombs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Morning. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Arvo. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Drive Review. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Titans v Dragons. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.00 Rugby Union. International Test Series. AUS v JPN. 5.05 Test Series: Australia v Japan PostMatch. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 Key Ingredient. (R) 11.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 11.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 1.00 Pooches At Play. (PG) 1.30 Country House Facelift. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.05 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) A murder and a mistake push Alphy to question himself. 8.20 Father Brown. (M) Father Brown investigates when an old friend’s daughter is plagued by otherworldly visions. 9.05 Doc Martin. (Ml, R) The news of Martin’s Imperial College job offer flies through the village. 9.50 Believe Me. (Final, Mal, R) Sarah and Laila try to keep Worboys in prison. 10.40 Little Disasters. (Mal, R) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Diana: The Princess And The Bodyguard. 8.50 The Lost City Of Melbourne. (Md, R) 10.25 Genghis Khan’s Mongolia. (Mv, R) 12.05 Daddy Issues. (Mls, R) 3.05 Those Who Stayed. (PGa, R) 3.45 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Mad, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team summits a South Pacific volcanic peak. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. (2018, Mv, R) Two former staff members of the Jurassic World theme park try to rescue dinosaurs from a volcanic eruption. Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard. 11.00 The Voice. (PG, R) 12.15 Eyewitness. (MA15+adv, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 24. Brisbane Broncos v New Zealand Warriors. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, Mdlv, R) 12.15 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) 1.05 Oz Off Road TV. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 Swimming. Pan Pacific Championships. Day 4. Heats. 5.15 Explore. (PG, R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Neglect victim Martin the staffy may finally find the caring home he deserves. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. Hayley and Paul listed their home for sale a few months ago but changed their minds. 9.50 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer look back on their best budget stretching renovations. 10.50 Ambulance Australia. (Mdlm, R) A specialist critical care paramedic responds to a head-on collision that has left a driver trapped in their car. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Tummy Tom And The Lost Teddy Bear. 5.20 The Monster At The End Of This Story. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.45 MOVIE: Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. (2004, PG) 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.40pm Hoarders. 2.20 If You Are The One. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 France 24. 4.25 PBS News. 5.25 Mastermind Aust. 6.25 Offshore Superstructures. 7.30 Superships Of The Future. 8.30 Icons Unearthed: Harrison Ford. 9.25 MOVIE: The Age Of Adaline. (2015, M) 11.30 Hudson & Rex. 12.20am Sex Tape Finland. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Parramatta Eels v Canterbury Bulldogs. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 4. (1998, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Double Impact. (1991, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm The Living Room. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Funny Face. (1957) 7.55 Cats. (2019, PG) 10.00 Discovering Film. 10.55 The Wicker Man. (2006, M) 12.50pm Hope Springs. (2012, M) 2.45 Bring It On. (2000, PG) 4.35 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 6.30 I Kill Giants. (2018, PG) 8.30 Seven Psychopaths. (2012, MA15+) 10.35 Bare. (2015, MA15+) 12.15am Close. (2022, M, Dutch) 2.15 The Accidental Getaway Driver. (2023, M) 4.05 The Wicker Man. (2006, M)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. STIHL Series. Replay. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The Car Club. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Round 4. Winternationals. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Safe House. (2012, M) 9.55 MOVIE: Cocaine Bear. (2023, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Premier League Stories. 3.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 4.30 The Dog House UK. 5.30 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Sydney University v Eastwood. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them. (2016, M) 10.10 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. 11.35 The Purge. 1.15am MOVIE: Suka. (2023, MA15+) 2.50 Love Island Games. 4.00 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Hunt For The Wilderpeople. (2016, PG) 11.45 Words Matter. 12.10pm Paid In Full: The Battle For Black Music. 1.15 Nula. 1.45 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 2.35 Over The Black Dot. 3.05 Stompem Ground. 3.45 Homesteads. 4.20 Faboriginal. 4.50 Our Medicine. 6.00 Home, Land & Sea. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.55 Late Programs.

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

Better Homes And Gardens. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. The Rosebud Day, Caulfield PB Lawrence Stakes Day and Country Music Raceday. 5.00 Dog Patrol. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Escape To The Country. 11.30 Auction Squad. 1.30am The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.00 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, August 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.15 Race Around The World. (Final, PG, R) 3.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 4.10 Grand Designs. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.00 Estonia From Above. (R) 11.05 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Mal, R) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 4.30 I’ll Be Frank. (PG, R) 5.30 Silent War: The Shadow Of Atomic Bombs.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Morning. (Alt schedule may be shown). 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Arvo. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. AUS v Bangladesh. Late arvo.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 11.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Knights v Canberra Raiders. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Tigers v NZ Warriors. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Tigers v Dragons.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.30 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 9.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC 330. Prelims. 11.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 11.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 12.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGls, R) 2.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 2.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.30 Compass: Holy Trouble. (Final, PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (Return, PG) Nine artists create portraits of celebrities. 8.20 Treasure & Dirt. (Mlv) Ivan and Nell discover the true identity of the ratter. 9.20 Falling. (Premiere, Ml) Follows the relationship between a nun and a priest. 10.10 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 11.00 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.50 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 3.15 Doc Martin. (Ml, R) 4.05 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alexander The Great: Legendary Conqueror. (M) 8.25 Amazon: The Lost World. (PGa, R) 9.25 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.20 Kennedy. (PG, R) 11.10 Queens That Changed The World. (PGa, R) 1.55 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 3.45 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PGa, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Logies Red Carpet. (PG) From The Star, Sydney. 7.30 The 66th TV WEEK Logie Awards 2026. (M) Coverage of the 66th TV WEEK Logie Awards. Hosted by Robert Irwin. From The Star, Sydney. 11.15 Madonna & Graham. (Ma, R) Graham Norton chats with Madonna. 12.30 Curfew. (MA15+av) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) Everyone pitches in to help one team. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Bleeding Heart. (MA15+aav) A man in Tulsa is killed. 11.10 Murder In The 21st. (MA15+av) 12.00 For The Love Of Pets. (PGm, R) 12.50 Drive Review. (R) 1.20 My Way. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s top stories, investigative reports and stories that haven’t been heard. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. (PGlmnsv, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Mm) The team helps Laila’s son, who was injured in a car accident while pursuing his crush with the help of his AI chatbot. 9.00 FBI. (Mav) The team uncovers a deeper conspiracy after a journalist is shot while interviewing a prime minister and the assassin also becomes a target. 1.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 10.10 MOVIE: Tummy Tom 2: A New Friend For Tummy Tom. (2024) 11.10 Children’s Programs. 4.15pm Stan & Gran. 5.20 The Smeds And The Smoos. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 8.10 Secrets Of The Penguins. (Premiere) 9.00 Animal Park. 10.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.10 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm MOVIE: The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 4.25 France 24. 4.55 PBS Washington Week. 5.20 PBS News Compass Points. 5.50 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Sitting Bull. 10.05 Hudson & Rex. 10.55 Under The Bridge. 1am Sex Tape Finland. 1.55 QAnon: The Search For Q. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00

Escape To The Country. Noon Harry’s Practice. 12.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. Adelaide v Sydney. 2.30 Australia’s Best Backyards. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 The Great Outdoors. 4.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 1. GWS Giants v West Coast. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 The Coroner. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Swimming. Pan Pacific Championships. Day 4. Finals. 3.00 Getaway. 3.30 Customs. 4.00 Midsomer Murders. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 7. North Queensland Cowboys v Cronulla Sharks. 8.00 David Attenborough’s Asia. 9.10 Paramedics. 10.10 TBA. 11.10 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 Building The Dream. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Building The Dream. 1.30pm Buy To Build. 2.00 The Living Room. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Boston Blue. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

NEWS24 (53) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Outsiders. 11.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 News. 2.00 Weekend Newsday. 3.00 Business Weekend With Ross Greenwood. 4.00 News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Sunday Agenda. 7.00 The Jaimee Rogers Show. 8.00 The Macpherson Angle. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 8.25 I Kill Giants. (2018, PG) 10.25 Barbarella. (1968, M) 12.15pm Point Break. (1991, M) 2.30 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 4.20 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 6.20 Zorro. (1975, PG, Italian) 8.30 Dog Eat Dog. (2016, MA15+) 10.15 There Will Be Blood. (2007, M) 1.10am Bare. (2015, MA15+) 2.45 Seven Psychopaths. (2012, MA15+) 4.45 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 American Pickers. 10.00 Pawn Stars. 11.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 12.30pm The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.30 Football. AFL. Round 23. GWS Giants v West Coast. 4.30 Football. AFL. Round 23. Essendon v Sydney. 7.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. 8.30 MOVIE: Venom. (2018, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Underwater. (2020, M) 12.35am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 4pm The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 MOVIE: The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Wedding Crashers. (2005, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Hot Chick. (2002, M) 12.10am Bel-Air. 2.00 Love Island Games. 3.30 World’s Greatest Transportation Marvels. 4.30 LEGO DreamZzz. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 3.25pm Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. Women’s. Grand final. CQ Murri Binda v Mungindi Panthers. Replay. 4.35 Songrites. 5.50 Bamay. 6.30 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Earth Oven. 8.30 Night Parrot Stories. 10.10 MOVIE: Secret In Their Eyes. (2015, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

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

Hawks Nest Vets By Len GOUGH 4/8/2026. HN VETS Stableford WHITE TEES Front Nine. Nett Scores 1st Keith Glanville 21 2nd Breton Gibbs

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19c/b 3rd David Candy 19c/b 4th Paul Fordy 19 Balls down to 15 Back Nine. Nett Scores 1st Len Gough 21 2nd Paul Young 19 3rd Peter

Campbell 18c/b 4th Keith Hudson 18c/b Balls down to 14c/b Nearest to Pin 3rd Phillip Catlin 5th Kerry Claydon 10th Paul Young 16th Robert Dorman (Birdie)

Myall Coast Vets By Tony SMITH 6/08/2026. 2 Ball Multiplier. 1. Gerard Keegan & Don McGill 84 2. Les Miller & Les Davies 74 3. Allan Morgan &

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SPORT RESULTS Ronald Wright 71 4. Tony Smith & Denis Downie 65 5. Peter Campbell & John Reynolds 63 NTP. A B C 3rd. Weightman, Ross Salmon, Jeffrey Hopkins,

William 5th Keegan, Gerard Morgan, Allan Hart, Bill 10th Smith, Lloyd Miller, Les Davies, Les 16th Williams, Bob Conroy, Glenn Forrest, John Balls to. 44

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MONDAY, August 17 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure. (PGn, R) 10.45 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 11.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.55 Canal Boat Diaries. (Premiere) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Mal, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Beat The Chasers UK. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 Gogglebox Aust. (PGlmnsv, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.35 ABC Late News. 10.50 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.40 Parliament Question Time. 1.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (PG, R) 8.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 9.35 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 3.10 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 4.05 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The Voice. (PGal) 8.45 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan encounters a familiar face. 9.45 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics. 10.45 The Agenda Setters. 11.45 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.15 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.10 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 4.05pm Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Mr Bean: The Animated Series. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3.05pm Over The Black Dot. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News Compass Points. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 10.10 The Americans. 11.50 Vikings: The Rise And Fall. 2.30am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

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Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.50 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon David Attenborough’s Asia. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Day The Earth Caught Fire. (1961, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Agatha Raisin. 10.40 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Zorro. Continued. (1975, PG, Italian) 7.25 Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 9.25 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 11.25 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) 1.45pm I Kill Giants. (2018, PG) 3.45 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 6.05 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 7.55 Scrapper. (2023, PG) 9.30 Little Loves. (2024, M, Spanish) 11.20 Winter’s Tale. (2014, M) 1.30am Cold. (2023, MA15+, Icelandic) 3.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.10pm Cricket. First Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Day 5. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Bangladesh. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 6.00 Storage Wars. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Sicario: Day Of The Soldado. (2018, MA15+) 10.55 Seinfeld. 11.55 The 100. 12.45am Legacies. 1.35 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.30 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Bubble’s Hotel. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Night Parrot Stories. 1.45 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 On Country Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 The 77 Percent. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 9.40 MOVIE: Hairspray. (1988, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.

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

TUESDAY, August 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) 11.00 Take 5. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Canal Boat Diaries. (PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PG, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Secrets Of Modern Archaeology. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.15 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.45 My Way. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG) 9.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 9.55 Compass. (PG, R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Return, Ms) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PGa, R) 11.20 Mozart/Mozart. (Mav) 1.10 Blackwater. (MA15+as, R) 3.25 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) 7.30 The Voice. (PG) 9.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay tries to help an English pub located in Georgetown, Texas, which lacks a quintessential British identity. 10.00 The Agenda Setters. An expert panel tackles the biggest AFL topics. 11.00 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Trigger Point. (MA15+alv) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The Teacher: Body In The Lake. (Malv) 11.10 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Explore TV. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Cracks form as the pressure mounts. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.20 Chopped Junior. 11.00 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 9.20 The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd. 10.10 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 11.20 The Americans. 1.10am Vikings: The Rise And Fall. 3.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.00 Agatha Raisin. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Only Two Can Play. (1962, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Assassin. Continued. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 7.00 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 9.20 Scrapper. (2023, PG) 10.55 There Will Be Blood. (2007, M) 1.45pm Babette’s Feast. (1987, PG, Danish) 3.45 Zorro. (1975, PG, Italian) 5.55 The Eagle Huntress. (2016, PG, Kazakh) 7.30 The Intouchables. (2011, M, French) 9.35 Volver. (2006, M, Spanish) 11.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 Hockey. Women’s FIH World Cup. Australia v Japan. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Storage Wars. 2.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Wreckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 The 100. 12.40am Legacies. 1.30 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.25 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Bubble’s Hotel. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 National Indigenous Fashion Awards. 12.10pm Emily In Japan. 1.15 The Dream Of Love. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Indian Country Today News. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Murder In Big Horn. 9.00 MOVIE: Bordertown. (2007, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

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

Hawks Nest Social Club Thursday Night Darts By John EDWARDS 6 AUGUST 2026. Winners: Kay Jones and John Edwards. Runners up: Matt Peirson and

Bill Hagan. Ladies highest score: Marion Smith-140. Men’s highest score: John Edwards-140. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.

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SPORT RESULTS

q Winners: Kay Jones and John Edwards. Runners Up: Matt Peirson and Bill Hagan.

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q Ladies highest score: Marion Smith. Men’s highest score: John Edwards.

Thursday, 13 August 2026

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WEDNESDAY, August 19 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.20 Back Roads. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.25 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 3.55 Michael Mosley: Truth About Sleep. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Ml, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 9.00 New Zealand Spy. (Mv) 9.25 QI. (PG) 9.55 Planet America. (R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.00 Treasure & Dirt. (Mlv, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (Final, PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) 8.30 Titanic Sinks Tonight. (Final, Ma) 9.40 Six Four. (Mav) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 The Congregation. (MA15+s) 12.00 Crime. (MA15+av, R) 2.50 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG, R) 3.40 It Takes A Village. (Ma, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (PGals) 11.30 Stumble. (PGalv) 12.00 Everything I Know About Love. (Madls) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Banjo And Ro’s Grand Island Hotel. (PGa) 9.55 9News Late. 10.25 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.25 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (Mahl) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Strategy begins to pay off. 9.00 Boston Blue. (Mv) Mae faces backlash over the consequences of her past decisions. Sarah struggles with guilt that pushes her to take risks in pursuit of justice. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.35 The Piano. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.55 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.55pm Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 6. Highlights. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: My Cousin Vinny. (1992, M) 10.40 The Americans. 12.25am MOVIE: The Handmaid’s Tale. (1990, MA15+) 2.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape

To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 2.00 Under The Hammer. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Manuela. (1957, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Babette’s Feast. Continued. (1987, PG, Danish) 7.10 Lassie: A New Adventure. (2023, PG, German) 8.50 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.40 Little Loves. (2024, M, Spanish) 12.30pm The Intouchables. (2011, M, French) 2.35 The Efficiency Expert. (1991, PG) 4.25 Scrapper. (2023, PG) 6.00 Poms. (2019, PG) 7.40 Year Of The Dog. (2007, M) 9.30 The Movie Teller. (2023, M, Spanish) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Talking W. 10.30 Hockey. Men’s FIH World Cup. Australia v Ireland. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Storage Wars. 2.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Legacies. 1.10am The Real Housewives Of Durban. 2.05 Adam Hills Foot Fault. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Bubble’s Hotel. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.35 Breaking Wild. (Final) 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Rhymes For Young Ghouls. (2013, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.

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SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.00 New Zealand Spy. (Mv, R) 11.25 QI. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Falling. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 10.50 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Ms, R) 3.00 Such Was Life. (R) 3.15 The Cook Up. (R) 3.45 Beautiful Lakes Of Northern Italy. (R) 4.35 Plating Locally. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Space Invaders. (PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Return) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (Return) 9.30 Treasure & Dirt. (Mlv, R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 12.35 Parliament Question Time. 1.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Spain With Michael Portillo. (PG) 8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For France. (Final, PGa) 9.20 Say Nothing. (MA15+lv) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Reyka. (MA15+av) 11.40 Kin. (MA15+lv, R) 3.30 Isle Of Wight: Jewel Of The South. (PG, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol: Dreadful Drivers. (PGl, R) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Running On Empty. (PGa, R) 9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop. (MA15+av, R) 10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) 11.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 12.00 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 25. Melbourne Storm v Penrith Panthers. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Ml) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Next Stop. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PGa, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mm) Confronted with Australia’s first case of Ebola, the team races to uncover how patient zero contracted the deadly virus. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago. 8.05 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 10.00 72 Cutest Animals. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.25pm DW The Day. 12.55 Dark Side Of Reality TV. 1.50 My 3D Printed Ghost Gun. 2.20 Insight. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 France 24. 4.25 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: American Assassin. (2017, MA15+) 10.35 Alone Australia. 11.40 The Americans. 1.35am Sex Tape Italy. 3.35 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Under The Hammer. 2.30 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Karen Pirie. 10.30 Genius: Einstein. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.00 Midsomer Murders. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Some People. (1962) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.30 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 9.25 Boston Blue. 10.20 Blue Bloods. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Poms. (2019, PG) 7.40 The Eagle Huntress. (2016, PG, Kazakh) 9.15 The Efficiency Expert. (1991, PG) 11.05 Volver. (2006, M, Spanish) 1.20pm Tokyo Story. (1953, PG, Japanese) 3.50 Lassie: A New Adventure. (2023, PG, German) 5.30 The World’s Fastest Indian. (2005, PG) 7.50 Solitary Man. (2009) 9.30 Mamacruz. (2023, MA15+, Spanish) 11.05 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Pawn Stars. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 Hockey. Women’s FIH World Cup. Netherlands v Australia. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 24. St Kilda v Gold Coast Suns. 10.30 AFL Post-Game. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 To Be Advised. 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight Legacies. 12.50 The Real Housewives Of Durban. 1.45 Baywatch. 2.40 Jeopardy! Australia. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: A Touch Of Magic. 4.30 Bubble’s Hotel. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.55 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 1pm Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Te Ao With Moana. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Mysteries Of The Mekong. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The End Of The Valley. 9.00 MOVIE: Django Unchained. (2012, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.

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

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