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on behalf of the local Surf Club, and explained how the donations will be put to good use.
“The motor club donation will be used to subsidise our youth (aged 13-17) to attend the Hunter Surf Lifesaving Youth Camps and program in the 2026-27 season,” Ms Skelly said.
“The camps, programs and leadership training include opportunities for our youth to further develop their lifesaving skills, build confidence, teamwork.
"And even some focus on UAV operation or youth facilitation for the programs and search & rescue experiences.
"All of which are designed to empower our next generation of SLS volunteers to become confident, skilled and engaged members of the SLS and broader
community.”
Tea Gardens Lions Club President Amanda Sykes accepted on behalf of her group, which is currently at the pointy end of establishing a brand-new fenced off-leash area (FOLA) dog park near Bennetts Beach.
“The funds will help projects the Lions do around our towns, such as completing the new fence on the soon-to-open dog park in Providence Bay Park, Hawks Nest, which we hope to officially open on Sunday 21 June.”
While much of the dog park has been put together by the local group, funds are still needed for covered seating areas so that the humans using the park have sun and weather protection.
Alyssa Barker, from Tea Gardens Sharks Soccer Club was grateful for the funds from Motorfest, indicating that it would go towards new uniforms for the
kids and players.
“Many current uniforms have been in use since 1998, and these funds also go towards reducing costs for parents to allow their kids to stay active and in the sport,” Ms Barker said.
Maria Harder, from Hawks Nest Meals on Wheels, expanded on the operations of the local food service, noting that many customers are doing it quite tough, and these sorts of donations really help out many who need it.
“It is good to have a clean allocation of funds that we can use to clear the slate for people who have not been able to afford even the most basic costs for food in our community,” Ms Harder said.
“We always need more volunteers, the kitchen is in need of a renovation, and recent heavy rains saw the big walk-in freezer flood, leaving an inch of ice to be cracked off the floors.”
By Sis HIGGINS
A TEA Gardens man whose commitment to serving others has spanned decades has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours, receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
Robert Smith was honoured for his service to the community through emergency response welfare organisations, adding another achievement to a remarkable record of public service.
State Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington congratulated Mr Smith on the national recognition.
“Congratulations to Robert Smith of Tea Gardens on being honoured with an Order of Australia Medal (OAM),” Ms Washington said.
Mr Smith founded the NSW Fire Brigades Relief and Welfare Fund in 1988 and served as a board member for the following 38 years.
His work supported firefighters and their families through times of hardship and crisis, while he also held senior leadership roles within Fire and Rescue NSW.
significant days of their lives, while also supporting communities through emergencies and difficult circumstances.
His service has touched many lives across New South Wales and beyond.
Ms Washington said the honour was richly deserved.
“Put simply, Robert’s been honoured for
a life of service – saving lives and making smiles,” she said.
The OAM recognises Australians who have demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to their communities, and Mr Smith’s contribution stands as a shining example of volunteerism, leadership and dedication to others.
The OAM acknowledges decades of dedication to emergency services, community welfare and public service.
Ms Washington said Mr Smith’s contribution extended well beyond emergency response organisations.
“I recognised him recently for serving 50 years as an authorised marriage celebrant, having co-founded the Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants NSW & ACT,” she said.
Over five decades, Mr Smith has helped countless couples mark one of the most
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the icy waters of Antarctica to the warmer breeding grounds of Queensland.
Their journey along the renowned "Humpback Highway" brings them close to the Port Stephens coastline, making the region one of Australia's premier whale watching destinations.
Early sightings have already signalled a promising start to the season. Local tourism operators report plenty of whale activity, with good numbers already passing the coast as the migration gets underway.
Moonshadow-TQC Cruises
General Manager James McArthur said the annual migration remains one of the region's biggest natural attractions.
"Every season we welcome visitors from across Australia and around the world who come to Port Stephens specifically to see the humpback whale migration,"
Mr McArthur said.
"Even though the season has just begun, we are already seeing good numbers of whales passing through. It has been an awesome start to the season with plenty of activity from the migration."
For those hoping to watch from land, popular viewing locations include Tomaree Head Summit, Boat Harbour, Birubi Point and Barry Park at Fingal Bay. With a little patience, visitors may be treated to the spectacular sight of whales breaching, tail slapping or sending a plume of spray into the air.
The annual migration is not only a spectacular wildlife event but also provides a welcome boost to the local economy, attracting thousands of visitors who support accommodation providers, cafés, restaurants and tourism businesses throughout the cooler months.
The whale watching season runs through until November, giving residents
and visitors plenty of opportunities to witness one of nature's most remarkable journeys along the Port Stephens coastline.
by Elise Goura
The Anti- Money Laundering and CounterTerrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) (“AML Act”), sets out the checks, questions and processes that will soon be implemented to prevent criminals from using property transactions to turn “dirty” (illegal) money into “clean” (legal) money.
These changes aim to deter money laundering and terrorism financing by making it harder for criminals to use property transactions to conceal or legitimise illicit funds.
The professions directly affected include solicitors, conveyancers, and real estate agents. These professionals will work alongside banks, brokers and casinos who already operate within this framework to detect and disrupt money laundering and terrorism financing activities.
How will this affect you?
Clients need to comply with the AML Act by providing additional compulsory details when engaging in property
transactions. This may include completing Verification of Identity checks, providing proof of address, financial records, information about ownership structure, the purpose of the purchase, and the source of the purchase funds.
It is understandable that these additional requirements can create frustration, especially when there is a longstanding relationship with an existing client. However, these requirements are mandatory, and failure to comply can result in substantial monetary penalties. By providing the requested information in a timely manner, delays can be avoided.
When will this commence?
The AML Act is already in force. Solicitors, conveyancers, real estate agents and clients must comply with requirements from 1 July 2026.
Have more questions?
Contact our Conveyancing team at Mullane & Lindsay on 02) 4928 7300.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
OVER 80 members of the Hawks Nest & District Probus Club gathered for a speech by Clare Pearson, CEO of Little Wings, a not-forprofit air transport service for sick children in remote regions, on Friday 5 June.
Little Wings was established in 2012, after a retired pilot spoke with an oncology nurse at a major Sydney children’s hospital, and learnt about the plight of kids needing cancer treatments in remote regional areas, the reality of treatment waiting times, and the fact that many treatments just are not available out there.
Ms Pearson, who hailed from Forster originally, is also a qualified psychologist, specialising in child and adolescent welfare, fields that have proven very relevant to the work Little Wings does, and the true stories of those kids the service has helped.
“Little Heath, a boy just starting to walk, had an accident involving boiling water that had fused his fingers together,” Clare explained.
“His mother ended up driving him six hours to the nearest treatment centre, but subsequent appointments were helped by Little Wings.”
Clare said that the number of missions has increased dramatically since she took her position, and that has been mainly due to much greater awareness of the existence of Little Wings’ service.
“Little Wings service is provided at the behest of the Children’s Hospitals in NSW, with whom Little Wings has formal agreements, and the children must be referred to Little Wings by hospital staff with consideration to the child’s medical condition, geographical location and regularity of travel, with a minimum of three hours from primary treatment hospital.”
“Little Wings has agreements with Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, Westmead, Royal Far West in Manly, John Hunter Children’s Hospital in Newcastle, and Queensland Children’s Hospital.”
“Today, we proudly support children experiencing serious illness across all domains, from the physical to the psychological. Ultimately, working to ensure that we support in meaningful ways, appreciating the complex impact serious and chronic illness have on children and their families.”
The service provides air transport for sick children, and some have been flying with Little Wings for over a decade.
“Some of the remote airports are just dirt strips and tin sheds, but we land where we can to get them the help they need,” Clare added.
“Each year we do the equivalent of 40 laps of the Earth, just around NSW and Queensland, and flew 2471 missions in 2024 alone.”
Little Wings is not an emergency service, a major difference between it and the likes of the Royal Flying Doctors Service.
With five aircraft owned outright, including donated ones, they are also able to use bigger craft to take multi-disciplinary teams to remote regions to help reduce waiting lists for treatments out there.
The number of missions per week has grown from a dozen in 2019 to up to 70 today, and during the COVID pandemic they were also helping kids with cancer receive critical treatments by delivering chemotherapy and other treatments with specialists to those left stranded by the lockdowns.
Recent fuel price spikes have made their primary fuel, aviation gasoline, skyrocket to $12,000 per week, forcing the number of missions to be reduced, and support from State and Federal governments has not been particularly forthcoming, with latest calls to the Fuel Task Force going unanswered.
“We would ask that people write to the NSW Health Minister about cutting relevant funding by 65%,” Clare added.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
TEA Gardens Lions Club’s brand new fenced off-leash area (FOLA) dog park is just about ready for its official grand opening, set for Sunday 21 June.
The new dog park will form the only area within the Hawks Nest township that dogs may be legally and legitimately allowed to run free from their leashes.
All other such locations are designated well away from the main beach, and from the high traffic town centres, despite regular flouting of such regulations.
“The official unlocking of the gate will be at 11.30am, and our local Councillor will be in attendance for the event,” Tea Gardens Lions President Amanda Sykes told NOTA.
“We are also holding a raffle with over a dozen prizes donated by local businesses, tickets on sale on the day or outside Coles and Iga supermarkets on Friday and Saturdays beforehand.”
The FOLA/dog park is located between Bennetts Beach and Reflections Hawks Nest caravan park, in a large sandy Council-maintained area that has never had a permanent use applied to it, now become a very large
space, with a strong perimeter fence of 309 metres installed just last week, breaking the area up into zones for small dogs, and for larger and more energetic dogs.
There are even sets of agility equipment, built and installed by local Lions members, as well as sandpits dug and filled especially for the canine companions of the town.
Drinking bubblers have also been planned for the site, but are suffering a slight delay.
“Fencing this official offleash area was included in MidCoast Council's Open Spaces Strategy document, however with fire and flood
damage to be funded, it was unlikely that the area would get fenced, let alone anything else, any time soon,” Ms Sykes said.
“Tea Gardens Lions approached Council and asked if they could take on the project to fence and kit out the area, and we were told ‘yes’.”
“You'd think it would be just a case of getting a few dollars and popping up a fence.”
“Not so – 309m of fencing is not a drop in the ocean, we applied for grants, Reflections Holidays offered financial assistance, so with Lions funds and their support we had a good start, so we asked
the community to become part of the project,” Ms Sykes said.
Prices, of course, skyrocketed in the wake of global events, and even the two grants the local Lions were successful in sharing in were never going to meet any real costs.
As such, there are still several key parts of the dog park that are in need of funding, such as shading for the human seating areas.
“We will continue to fundraise and apply for grants (third time lucky maybe) to get the other things we needcovered seating, entrance path and continual ground remediation,” Ms Sykes said.
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By Sis HIGGINS
COMMUNITY groups, artists, volunteers and event organisers across the MidCoast will benefit from more than $140,000 in funding announced by MidCoast Council.
The funding will support a wide range of projects designed to strengthen communities, encourage cultural participation and deliver events throughout the region.
Council’s Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services, Alex Mills, said the grants would help local organisations turn ideas into reality.
“These grants help bring great ideas to life and support the people who work hard to strengthen our communities,” Mr Mills said.
Council awarded a total of $76,084 through its Community and Cultural Development
Grant Program 2026, supporting 29 organisations including Cape Hawke Surf Life Saving Club, Great Lakes Band and Manning Homeless Action Group.
The program provides one-off funding for community and cultural projects, events, activities and equipment purchases that build local capacity and support community organisations.
A further $36,500 was distributed through Round One of Council’s Event Sponsorship Program.
Twelve events received support, including the Stroud International Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Festival, Subsonic and Wingham Beef Week.
The sponsorship aims to help events attract visitors, showcase the MidCoast region and bring local communities together.
Council also allocated $15,000 through the MidCoast Arts Support Program to four organisations, including Stroud Crowd Choir and Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council.
The funding will assist arts and cultural projects that align with the priorities outlined in Council’s Cultural Plan.
In addition, two community groups received a combined $8,000 to support local NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Recipients included the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Aboriginal Reference Group and Forster Local Aboriginal Land Council, with funding helping deliver events that celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage while encouraging community participation.
Council advised that funding announcements for the Local Heritage Fund and the NAIDOC Indigenous Art Scholarship will be made in the coming months.
More information about available grants and funding opportunities can be found through MidCoast Council.
q Representatives from community groups and organisations receiving funding through MidCoast Council's 2026 grants and sponsorship programs. Photo: Midcoast.nsw.gov.au.
By Sis HIGGINS
COMMUNITY groups, artists, volunteers and event organisers across the MidCoast will benefit from more than $140,000 in funding announced by MidCoast Council.
The funding will support a wide range of projects designed to strengthen communities, encourage cultural participation and deliver events throughout the region.
Council’s Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services, Alex Mills, said the grants would help local organisations turn ideas into reality.
“These grants help bring great ideas to life and support the people who work hard to strengthen our communities,” Mr Mills said.
Council awarded a total of $76,084 through its Community and Cultural Development Grant Program 2026, supporting 29 organisations including Cape Hawke Surf Life Saving Club, Great Lakes Band and Manning Homeless Action Group.
The program provides one-off funding for community and cultural projects, events, activities and equipment purchases that build local capacity and support community organisations.
A further $36,500 was distributed through Round One of Council’s Event Sponsorship Program.
Twelve events received support, including the Stroud International Brick and Rolling Pin Throwing Festival, Subsonic and Wingham Beef Week.
The sponsorship aims to help events attract visitors, showcase the MidCoast region and bring local communities together.
Council also allocated $15,000 through the MidCoast Arts Support Program to four organisations, including Stroud Crowd Choir and Gloucester Arts and Cultural Council.
The funding will assist arts and cultural
projects that align with the priorities outlined in Council’s Cultural Plan.
In addition, two community groups received a combined $8,000 to support local NAIDOC Week celebrations.
Recipients included the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Aboriginal Reference Group and Forster Local Aboriginal Land Council, with funding helping deliver events that celebrate Aboriginal culture and heritage while encouraging community participation.
Council advised that funding announcements for the Local Heritage Fund and the NAIDOC Indigenous Art Scholarship will be made in the coming months.
More information about available grants and funding opportunities can be found through MidCoast Council.
A MOTORCYCLE rider died following a crash west of Gloucester on Sunday 14 June.
Emergency services were called to Bundook Road, Bulliac, about 14km west of Gloucester, just after 1pm following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District attended and found a motorcycle and a utility had collided.
The motorcycle rider, a 67-year-old man, died at the scene.
The driver of the utility, a 29-year-old man, was uninjured and was taken for mandatory testing.
Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the cause of the crash.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https:// nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
WITH the availability of AI and other means of distorting photographs I was a little skeptical when these amazing images landed on my desk.
This is the biggest tailor, a Jumbo, I have ever seen!
Netted off the beach, this huge fish estimated close to 10kg, by local Greg Tarrant and his commercial
fishing crew was swimming with a large school of mullet.
Interesting to learn that tailor can be caught in all Australian States but rarely in the warm waters of the Northern Territory. Maximum length is quoted as 1.2 metres.
From my memories growing up on the Far North Coast of NSW, tailor were targeted from Byron Bay into South-East QLD.
Across the border, Snapper Rocks and Currumbin were tailor hotspots, particularly in the morning on first light, till sunup.
The preferred baits were Sea Garfish or pilchards on a gang of three or four hooks tossed out behind the shore break
all but guaranteed an immediate strike.
There were those who chose to cast silver lures way behind the tailor school and wind their Alvey reels as fast as they could.
The tailor immediately attacked only to be hooked.
It was well known that the home of great tailor fishing was Fraser Island where fish to 3kg could be bounced up the beach.
The same rules apply if
you wish to catch a tailor – garfish, pilchard for bait or cast and retrieve a silver spinner. First or last light are the best times to attack
In the kitchen I prefer smoked tailor fillets in a white sauce or leave the fish in the fridge overnight then cook crumbed in hot oil.
Once introduced to the moist, tasty fish you will be on the beach the next morning.
25 to 28 SEP 2026
Australia’s biggest celebration of spring, Floriade Commonwealth Park. Featuring more than one million blooms, ßower festival is also renowned for its marketplace, food stalls, live music, and workshops. We will also enjoy Lake Burley GrifÞn Cruise, Mt Ainslie Lookout, Old Parliament House Tour, Banquet at Waters Edge Fine Dining French Restaurant, National Arboretum and a lot more.
Join us on this most ambitious, fully guided adventure of our last
Immerse yourself in this all inclusive, fully guided tour of the Blue Mountains. Staying 3 nights at the palatial this tour takes in the highlights of our World Heritage Area.
Burnie,
The Three SistersZig Zag Railway - Hydro Majestic High Tea & Tour - Breath Taking Scenic World House & Gardens Tour - Bygone Beauty’s Treasured Teapot Museum Devonshire Tea & Tour - Leura Free Time - Blue Mountains Heritage Centre & Govetts Leap Lookout - Nepean Belle Paddlewheeler Morning Tea Cruise
INCLUDES: 5 Star Coach Transport - Accommodation - Meals - Tours
COACH DEPARTS: Bulahdelah, Hawkes Nest, Tea Gardens, Karuah
INCLUDES: Coach Transport, Accommodation, Meals, Tours COACHES DEPARTS: Bulahdelah, Hawkes Nest, Tea Gardens, Karuah
Bulahdelah Golf Club
By Thora-Lou SMITH
JUST 3 ladies tackled the heavy course on Wednesday 10th June and Barbie Gordon won with 32pts.
The vets found the course long and heavy on Thursday 11th June, and Jeff Crockett was the best on the day with 35 pts from Craig Littlechild with 34pts on a c/b from Bob Denelzen. NTPs were Terry Crowther, Mick Welsh and Jeff Crockett while the long drivers were Stewart McNaughton and Rob Metcalfe.
Saturday 13th June was the 3-man Ambrose Championship and winners with an impressive 59.5nett were John Stellema, Glenn Grainger & Marty Bramble. Coming a close 2nd were Paul Smithson, Jake Zabielo & Peter Yule with 60.17nett on a c/b from Al Jobson, Max Schlenert & Darren Carrall. NTPs were Arrin Gardiner and Stewart McNaughton while the long drivers were Corey Malone, Wayne Thomson, Meredyth Rae and Andrew Eather, who also won the medley Stableford with 31pts. Congratulations to all the winners.
By Sis HIGGINS
REGIONAL Development
Australia Mid North Coast (RDAMNC) has appointed Kate Dunn as the new Local Connector for the MidCoast local government area, with the role commencing on 1 July.
The appointment follows the NSW Government’s decision to expand The Welcome Experience into the MidCoast Local Government Area, with RDAMNC delivering the program across MidCoast, Port MacquarieHastings, Kempsey Shire and Nambucca Valley until June 2027.
RDAMNC Chief Executive Officer Dr Madeleine Lawler said the dual appointment would strengthen support services for new residents.
“What makes this moment particularly meaningful is the opportunity to work alongside the MidCoast Community Connector's program.
“Their initiative has actively and consistently delivered for the MidCoast communities over the last few years and delivering these two programs concurrently gives us a real opportunity to collaborate, share networks and amplify what is already working,” Dr Lawler said.
Ms Dunn brings extensive experience to the position, having worked as the MidCoast Community Connector since July 2023 under the “AH202 – Support When We Need It” initiative.
That program was developed by a coalition of local organisations from the health, education, community services, disability, business and local government sectors to attract and retain skilled workers in the region.
In November 2025, the initiative evolved into the CROWD Initiative through a partnership with Taree Universities Campus and
regional stakeholders, continuing its focus on workforce attraction and retention.
Throughout both programs, Ms Dunn has assisted incoming professionals from a wide range of industries, including healthcare, engineering, trades and senior management, helping them settle into the MidCoast community.
Under her new role, Ms Dunn will work directly with essential workers and their families relocating to the region, offering support with housing, schooling, childcare, employment opportunities for partners and community connections.
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service available to eligible workers in sectors including health, aged care, education, veterinary services, policing, emergency services and local government.
By Chris KARAS
NORTHERN Hawks first grade rugby league team are licking their wounds after a disappointing 34-0 loss to Kurri Kurri in Newcastle Denton Engineering Cup action last weekend at Kurri Kurri Sports Ground.
The revved up Bulldogs produced a slick performance to run in six tries and chalk up their third win of the season in the 2026 Cup series.
Hawks’ coach Steve Simpson was left scratching his head after a listless display from the Northern side, who were kept scoreless by a determined Bulldogs outfit that never stopped probing.
The win lifts Kurri Kurri into fifth spot on the premiership ladder on eight points with three wins and two draws after nine rounds.
By Dianne BOWES
ON a superb winter’s day last Saturday, another great field of 35 ladies teed off in the 18 hole Stableford competition. There were some very good scores carded over the field but as is often the way, it was the last player home, Robyn Wade, who snatched the win from the clubhouse leader Evelyn Potts. Robyn and Evelyn both had great games, also sharing the honours with the nearest the pin prizes –great golf, ladies!
Perhaps the most colourful Play of the Day belonged to one player whose ball went missing in action on the 14th. She and her partners searched high and low before locating it, nestled
Tea Gardens Country Club Bowling Club
TUESDAY 9 June: The Semi Final of the Women's Open Consistency Competition was played, results as follows, it took Lynda Richards 29 ends to defeat Deb Gardner 153 v 137. Sandra Leiseman had a win against Jane Uff 154 v 106. No social bowls
Northern slip back to sixth spot on eight points after tasting defeat for the fifth time this season.
Strapping Bulldogs prop forward Zac Montgomery, interchange Tamakaimoana Whareaorere, second rower Reid Alchin, five eighth Josh Moffitt, dashing fullback Hemi Knebel and back rower Matt Woolnough all crossed for tries with half back Jordi Madden booting four conversions and a penalty goal.
The Hawks forward pack led by lock Kane Graham, second rowers Ben Roose and Ethan Campbell, props Ofahiki Ogden and Zac Jones and Australian Universities hooker Jayden Seckold toiled hard but couldn’t match the intensity shown by the determined Bulldogs.
Northern halves Liam Walsh and Noah Ryan tried
snugly up in the ferns in the fork of a tree. Definitely no argument there about an unplayable lie, but it cracked them all up!
Results: Saturday 6/6/2026
Ladies 18 Hole Stableford
A Grade Winners: 1st Jo Buttrey 36; 2nd Maree Gledhill 35; 3rd Ruth Dickson 34
B Grade Winners: 1st Robyn Wade 39 (best score of the day); 2nd Evelyn Potts 38; 3rd Janet Moore 36 Place Getters (33 –32
C/B): Sue Kovacs, Judi Salmon, Deb Gardner, Sue Brownrigg, Karen Green, Roma Bernardin
NTP Hole 5: B Grade Robyn Wade
NTP Hole 10: A Grade Deb Marheson; B Grade Evelyn Potts
The Ladies Foursomes played.
Wednesday 10 June: Play today was on the synthetic green, 42 bowls in attendance. Overall winners with a total of 36 were Richards Wiles, John Parkinson and Rick Islaub. Winners from the morning games were Greg Smith, Bill Thrift and Phil Thrift winning by having the lowest winning score, 13. The afternoon victors,
valiantly to spark the visitors with Kurri keeping close tabs on strike backs Shaq Saunders, utility Timanu
Championships got under way last Tuesday in pleasant, dry conditions. There were 48 ladies in teams of 2, hitting alternately with just one ball, leading to some interesting ball placements – behind trees, in bunkers and in the dam! No wonder foursomes is also called “gruesomes”, or sorry golf! Nonetheless, the match resulted in a very close finish on both the nett and gross leaderboards. While it was a team round, the only individual highlight was Marguerite Miller’s chip in on the 6th from 4 metres out – well played!
Results: Tuesday 9/6/2026
Ladies 18 Hole Foursomes Round 1
Nett Winners: 1st Ann Morris & Cheryl Foster on 69.5; 2nd Jo Scott & Di Bott 70.5; 3rd Liz Ross & Maxine
decided by the lowest winning margin of 2, were Col Amos, Mark Hair and Craig McDonald.
Thursday 11 June: The Final of the Women's Open Consistency Competition
Lynda Richards v Sandra Leiseman, this was a very hard-fought game. Lynda took an early lead but by the 16th end Sandra was ahead by 2 shots (81 v 79), on the 20th end the score
centres Kiah Cooper and Fletcher Myers and speedy winger Honeti Tuha.
Mitchell 71.5
Place Getters (74.4 –78 C/B): Angela Clipperton & Denise Sainty, Janet Olsen & Tanya Sinclair, Sue Campton & Dawn Wiggins, Marguerite Miller & Kathy Griffiths, Deb Matheson & Jo Buttrey
Gross Winners: 1st Maxine Mitchell & Liz ross 96; 2nd Carolyn Affleck & Kristine McMahon 96; 3rd Angela Clipperton & Denise Sainty 96
The competition is wide open as we head into round 2 next week – good luck everyone!
At last the conditions were favourable for the Lady Vets 9 Hole competition on Tuesday, with 6 players teeing off in lovely conditions. Great to see Di Nummy finding her winning form this week!
Results: Tuesday
was 100 all. From here on Lynda took charge winning in the 27th end 155 v 115.
Saturday 13 June: Round 1 of the Men's Triples Championship 15 teams entered this Championship, 7 games were contested K. Glover, M. Peters and G. Laney had a bye, their first game will be Round 2. The teams that won now head through to Round 2 which
9/6/2026
Lady Vets 9 Hole Stableford 1st Di Nummy 16; 2nd Wendy Gibson 10; 3rd Pat Dodd 7
Thursday saw 34 lady vets take to the course in this week’s round. Visitor Rosalie Rajki (Cobram- Baroonga GC) had a sizzling round of 40, which included an amazing chip in on the 14th from 35 metres out, and another on the 17th – great golf, Rosalie!
Other chip ins today came from Dawn Gough on the 13th in her winning round, and Elsa Jones and Janet Olsen on the 14th. Di Bott had a lovey birdie on the par 3 16th too.
Results: Thursday 11/6/2026
Lady Vets 9 Holes Event
will be played on Saturday 20th June, 1pm start.
The teams are :
P. Thrift, B. Thrift and B. Murray
P. Gurney, R. Green and B. Newbery
G. Muggleton, C. Fossey and T. Butler
J. Baker, J. Parkinson and C. Ross
S. Fitzalan, T. Munright and R. Webster
C. McDonald, J.
By Sis HIGGINS
LGBTQ+ families across New South Wales will benefit from expanded antenatal education and pregnancy support services after the NSW Government announced $250,000 in funding for a statewide program.
The one-off funding contribution will support LGBTQ+ organisation Rainbow Families to deliver
culturally appropriate antenatal education and pregnancy support throughout the next three years.
NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park said the funding would help create more inclusive options for expectant parents.
“Traditional antenatal classes and support groups may be intimidating for those in the LGBTQ+ community,”
Minister Park said.
“By investing in a targeted LGBTQ+ program, we are expanding the education options for expectant and new parents across the state.
“It’s great to see a charity like Rainbow Families bringing LGBTQ+ families together, to help address some of the challenges all parents face in an inclusive and appropriate way.”
Rainbow Families CEO
Ashley Scott welcomed the investment.
“This program reflects what LGBTQ+ families across NSW have needed for a long time - a genuinely welcoming space to learn, connect and build the peer support networks that are so vital to their health and wellbeing during pregnancy and early parenthood,” Ms Scott said.
“For the first time in NSW, Rainbow Families will
be able to offer a dedicated pregnancy support group for our community.”
The program aims to ensure that LGBTQ+ families, regardless of where they live in NSW, can access information, guidance and peer support tailored to their needs during pregnancy and early parenthood.
Inclusive antenatal care plays an important role in supporting healthy
3 NTP Hole 3: Division 1 Fran Henderson; Division 3 Rhonda Dorman NTP Hole 16: Division 1 Robyn Keegan; Division 2 Di Bott; Division 3 Julie Freeland
Last week we held a raffle after golf to celebrate the King’s Birthday long weekend. A special thankyou to member Ann Marie French, who generously donated a family meal voucher as one of the prizes. Ann Marie is now the proud owner of Jimmy’s Smash Burgers in Hawks Nest. Our lucky winner was Kristine McMahon, who won a night off cooking!
Rutherford and L. Smith M. Volmer, G. Uff and D. Ransom Sunday 14 June: 16 bowls braved the cloudy, cold weather conditions to bowl, the lucky rink was number 7 the winners Bob Burns, Karen Volmer and Graham Uff. Thanks to Tea Gardens Vet Hospital for sponsoring all our bowls games this week.
pregnancies by providing access to services that recognise and address LGBTQ+ specific pregnancy and parenting pathways.
The initiative includes faceto-face and virtual antenatal education classes, along with fortnightly pregnancy support groups that will provide opportunities for participants to connect, share experiences and build support networks. Information about the program is available through Rainbow Families.
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Socceroos goalkeeper at a World Cup, including some world-class efforts.
but not shocks within our playing group or staff," Popovic said.
"Because we're all working together every day, and we can see the quality of these young boys. We've got Mo Toure, Nestory, Junior Okon, Patrick Beach, and many more.
"It's a team selected to perform well. You never know the result, of course - we're at a World Cup.
"But for me, it's the performance. The result is the satisfaction and the outcome. But, regardless of the result, it was the right decision."
All of Popovic's gambles repaid his faith.
Beach made eight saves, the most by a
I AM writing to formally object to the proposed establishment of a fenced dog park in Hawks Nest.
While fenced dog parks may appear convenient, they are widely recognised as presenting significant safety, behavioural, and management problems, particularly when introduced into small communities without the scale, infrastructure, or demonstrated demand to support them.
From a safety and animal welfare perspective, dog parks are inherently high-risk environments. Dogs of different sizes, temperaments, ages, and
Okon-Engstler delivered a sensational assist for matchwinner Irankunda and impressed with his forward drive, hard running and physicality.
Irankunda was man of the match with his explosive, daring performance, with he and Connor Metcalfe scoring terrific goals.
Popovic has backed Metcalfe to start despite minimal game time at his German club FC St Pauli.
"It means everything," Metcalfe said.
"I haven't played much, so I don't expect much.
"And for him to just go, 'No, I don't care, I'm gonna play you', it's a really, really nice feeling because, I mean, I don't have that feeling at my club.
"It's more of a feeling of I want to repay him with everything I've got every time I play, and I think tonight shows the amount of effort not only me but the whole team put in."
While Turkey had more possession, Australia were organised, uncompromising and desperate in defence, then aggressive in springing attacks themselves.
Popovic showed in friendlies against Mexico and Switzerland and again on Saturday that he has adapted to the drinks/ advertising breaks in each half as well as any coach.
The 52-year-old is animated and direct, using the pauses as an opportunity to address his players.
That included having a word to Irankunda on the 22-minute mark.
"He told me to keep my
head," Irankunda said.
"He told me to stay calm and to keep pushing, and in the end that chat that we had helped, and then I ended up scoring. It's just great that he has that belief in us."
Australia had 10 World Cup debutants - with Harry Souttar the exception - in their youngest starting lineup at such a tournament, with an average age of 24.6.
"There was no doubts or anything that was in my head going into it, thinking about the word 'inexperience' - because it showed the lads are brilliant.," Souttar said.
"They carried out the game plan. Tactically, they were brilliant."
It was impossible to pick a bad Socceroos performer, both from the starters and substitutes.
training levels are placed together in confined spaces, often resulting in aggression, injuries, and long-term behavioural issues. Poorly socialised, fearful, or reactive dogs are frequently brought to dog parks to “fix” behavioural problems, which can escalate conflict rather than resolve it.
Equally concerning is the reliance on constant and competent owner supervision, which in practice is often lacking.
Inattentive owners distracted by phones or social interaction frequently fail to recognise early stress or aggression signals, allowing situations to escalate before intervention occurs. Once a fight begins, serious injury
can occur within seconds.
There are also welldocumented public health concerns. Dog parks increase the transmission risk of disease and parasites, including kennel cough, parvovirus, giardia, and fleas.
Compliance with vaccination requirements cannot be effectively enforced, and shared facilities such as water bowls further increase exposure risks.
Ongoing management of waste, rubbish, and hygiene also presents a continuing burden on Council resources.
From a behavioural standpoint, dog parks often reinforce poor habits rather
than responsible control. Dogs can learn to ignore recall, engage in bullying behaviour, or normalise rough and inappropriate play.
Overcrowding and overstimulation in fenced areas frequently result in heightened stress, reactivity, or shutdown behaviour, particularly for shy, elderly, or previously reactive dogs.
Size-segregated areas, where provided, do not reliably mitigate risk. Larger dogs can unintentionally injure smaller dogs during play, and resource guarding of toys, water, or even owners is a common trigger for serious incidents. Fencing itself creates a
"The boss always says to us that he chose us 26 for a reason," defender Aziz Behich said.
"And he's always said he'll close his eyes and pick an 11 and he'll trust.
"And the beauty of his squad is, you see the players
that even come on to make an impact - we're all in this together."
The Socceroos have returned to their Oakland base to step up preparations for Friday's game against the United States in Seattle.
q Tony Popovic celebrates the victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage match Australia against Turkey.
Bob Frid/EPA
false sense of security; gates are often left open, and the assumption that “all dogs here must be friendly” is demonstrably incorrect.
Importantly, there is no demonstrated strategic need for a dog park in Hawks Nest. I have spoken with numerous local dog owners, and not one has indicated they would use such a facility.
Experience elsewhere in NSW shows that dog parks are frequently underutilised, poorly managed, and ultimately lead to increased restrictions, including areas that were once informally used by dog walkers becoming permanently signed “NO DOGS ALLOWED.”
Could there be a commitment by MidCoast
Council that this wouldn’t happen here?
More appropriate alternatives exist, including structured on-lead walking areas, small, supervised playgroups, and shared open spaces that support calm, controlled dog exercise without introducing the risks associated with fenced dog parks. For these reasons, I believe the proposal is poorly justified, poses unnecessary safety and management risks, and is incompatible with the scale and character of the local community.
I urge Council to refuse this proposal.
Regards, Adrienne Ingram, Tea Gardens.
The Area, HAWKS Nest Tea Gardens
Progress Association
President Sandra Bourke and Secretary Bruce Murray recently travelled to Sydney to meet with representatives from the NSW Minister for Lands and Property’s office and senior representatives from Crown Lands to discuss the future of two long-standing foreshore sites on Marine Drive, Tea Gardens.
The meeting was constructive and productive, providing an opportunity for the Association to present a frank and fearless overview of their opinion on the current state of the marine foreshore, and the growing concerns held by many local residents.
Particular attention was
given to the former Oyster Hut site opposite Marine Drive, which was recently demolished and currently remains in an unacceptable unsafe state.
Community representatives emphasised concerns about public safety, especially given the site’s accessibility and its attraction to tourists and young people.
The Association was advised that Crown Lands would review the site with a view to ensuring it was made safe and appropriately remediated.
Representatives said that members of the community had made it clear that the area should not be left in its current condition and should ultimately be restored in a manner consistent with the
character of the waterfront precinct.
Discussions also focused on the former brown boatshed and associated jetty structures opposite the public boat ramp.
While many residents had hoped that options for retaining or repurposing the structure could be explored, Crown Lands advised that engineering assessments had found the structures to be unsafe and unsuitable for continued use.
As a result, demolition is expected to proceed this year.
However, community representatives were pleased to receive confirmation that the public boat ramp itself would remain operational and available for local residents and visitors.
The Association also acknowledged the important contribution of the Myall Lakes Aquatic Club and the Myall River Action Group.
Both organisations have been longstanding and substantive advocates for the protection, maintenance and improvement of local waterways and associated infrastructure.
Their ongoing work over many years, including advocacy relating to the public slipway and broader river access issues, has played an important role in ensuring these matters remain on the public agenda.
Both sites remain subject to Aboriginal land claims, a legal process that the Association respects and acknowledges.
Community
representatives reiterated that regardless of the eventual outcome of those claims, the sites should be maintained in a safe, attractive and well-presented condition that reflected the unique coastal character of Hawks Nest and Tea Gardens.
The Association also welcomed advice that engineering information relating to the boatshed site would be made available, allowing residents to better understand the reasons behind the demolition decision.
Sandra Bourke said the meeting represented a positive step forward after many years of uncertainty and frustration.
“For more than a decade these sites have remained unresolved, and local people
have become increasingly concerned about safety, presentation and the future of this important waterfront area,” she said.
“While not every outcome is exactly what the community hoped for, we appreciate the willingness of Crown Lands and the Minister’s office to meet with us, listen to local concerns and commit to ensuring these sites are properly managed into the future.”
The Progress Association looks forward to continuing discussions with Crown Lands and other stakeholders as works progress and future plans for the foreshore emerge.
Regards, Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association
By Paul DORIN
By John BLACKBOURN
MOST people would tell you that the beer and wine industry is a safe and sure way to make big bucks in our present economy.
By JASMINDA
DEAR Jasminda,
MY friend asked me to mind her dog while she was on holiday.
She didn't tell me the dog sleeps on the bed. I only discovered this on the first night.
I tried to put the dog back in its own bed and it howled and then jumped straight back again.
I tried the spare bed and it just followed me there and did the same thing.
How do I put up with this for two weeks?
By Lynne MILES
Unfortunately, the opposite appears to be the reality for the grog brewing industry.
The public company, Endeavour Group which is Australia’s largest retail drinks network has announced that it is retreating from wine production as well as selling its bottling facility in South Australia.
Endeavour owns Dan Murphys and BWS has also announced that it will step away from key vineyards in Tasmania, Victoria and South Australia due to the fact of rising growing costs and the view that retail shoppers are unlikely to accept higher prices for their premium products.
I like dogs but I don't want to sleep with one.
Nadia G.
Much of their focus had been on problems with inland winegrape producing regions such as Riverland, Riverina and Murray Valley, plus these tough times are now spreading to other wine growing regions within Australia.
One industry leader has just commented, “I don’t know if most Australians really know the kind of crisis the wine industry is in at the moment.”
During my thirty-five years in the investment industry, plus the fact that I owned farming and grazing properties for some forty years means that I was well aware
By Dave RENEKE
STARING up at the night sky, a blanket of twinkling stars, has fascinated humans for as long as we've had eyes to see.
Stars have been our guides, our muses, and the spark for both scientific exploration and, let's just say, some more "colourful" interpretations.
Enter astronomy and astrology: two fields that, at first glance, seem to share a cosmic bond, but take completely different approaches to the heavens.
Let’s take a fun, yet scientific, look at these two starry cousins.
Astrology has been around forever—well, almost. It’s been with us since the Babylonians, who were probably the first to connect the dots between stars and personal fate.
Then the Greeks got in on the action, tying zodiac signs to everything from love lives to the fall of empires.
In ancient times Astrology was as much about understanding the universe as it was about interpreting how the stars could
shape our lives.
But as time marched on and science developed, astronomy emerged.
Gone were the days of interpreting celestial movements as omens or personality guides.
In came telescopes, measurements, and a whole lot of math. Astronomy, still inspired by those early skywatchers, became focused on uncovering the truths of the universe.
Instead of focusing on predicting the rise and fall of kings, astronomers set their sights on understanding the actual workings of the cosmos.
Picture this: Two friends look up at the same star. One’s an astronomer.
The other’s an astrologer.
The astronomer is jotting down notes, calculating the star's temperature, size, and age.
They’re figuring out how far away it is and wondering if it might host any planets with the potential for life.
All very scientific stuff, right?
The astrologer, on the other hand, is probably thinking, "Oh, that star’s in Pisces today, so it must mean I should totally avoid important decisions until tomorrow."
There’s a bit of a gap between the two approaches.
Here’s where things get a little tricky: astrology isn’t science. It wants to be, but it just doesn’t
DEAR Nadia,
I THINK you've been hoodwinked.
There is no way this dog is used to sleeping in his dog bed. Dogs are creatures of habit.
This one's habit is clearly to dive under the covers or else rest in the crook of your legs where he will sleep peacefully (apart from the occasional snore) until morning.
I'll hazard a guess that when your friend brought this dog home, she tried to make him sleep alone, but then he gave her the 'I miss my siblings' whine and her best intentions went straight out the window.
This is now a bed dog. I do have some suggestions on how to make it more bearable though.
Firstly, if it's cold, make sure he is wearing a coat.
That way he will be less likely to try to dive under the covers. Also, remove the second pillow from the bed. If he's anything like my dog, you will wake to a furry face drooling on the spare pillow, which can be a bit disconcerting.
of the boom and bust cycles in primary production, but the winegrowing industry has led the failure regime from those occupations.
When you look at the BOM prediction of a major El Nino (low rainfall event) for all of the eastern half of Australia for the remainder of this year, that alone would make any wine grower think hard about remaining in agriculture.
If wine production looks somewhat shaky, how do we think the beer industry might be fairing?
One of our most famous & prestigious beer brewers, James Boag is having doubts too due
of people still check their daily horoscopes, looking for guidance or just a little cosmic reassurance.
quite measure up to the standards of the scientific method.
Scientists have repeatedly found no evidence linking the positions of stars and planets to our personalities, love lives, or fortunes.
In short, your zodiac sign isn't why you got stuck in traffic or why your coffee tasted weird this morning.
That said, the allure of astrology doesn’t fade, does it? Millions
And why? Because astrology taps into something deep inside us: the desire to feel connected to something bigger. It gives us a narrative to cling to—something to believe in, especially when the universe seems too big to make sense of.
Does that mean we should dismiss astrology entirely?
Not necessarily. It can be fun, and it provides a way for people to think about their lives,
Ensure that the doggy door is latched.
Otherwise you may find that the dog goes out in the middle of the night and then returns to the bed with wet (or, even worse, muddy) feet and then promptly leaves paw prints all over the sheets. Alternatively, you can lock him in the laundry, buy some earplugs, and train him to sleep where he's supposed to sleep.
He may be a bit put out, but he will get used to the new arrangement pretty quickly.
Then, when your friend returns, you can let her know that Zeus has now been trained to sleep in his own bed. I can bet you any money she will undo all your good work on the first night of her return, but at least you will be able to get some decent sleep while you are dogminding. And next time you agree to dog sit, make sure you know the finer details of the dog's habits (and his human's proclivities).
to the continued fall in beer consumption and is to close its Tasmanian Brewery & bottling plant next November after 145 years of continuous production. No longer can they now say their product uses the pure & clean waters of Tasmania as it was brewed in Launceston.
Whilst wineries and breweries have a strong connection to the tourism industry. Their cellar door and brewhouse closures are sure to put further pressure on multiple employment and visitor activity opportunities.
relationships, and the world around them. It’s not science, but it’s a part of our cultural fabric and can even inspire people to take a closer look at the real universe through the lens of astronomy.
So, what's the takeaway here? Well, it gives us a fun, quirky way to think about our place in it, even if it doesn't have the scientific backing to predict your next big life event. The magic of the stars is less about your horoscope and more about marveling at the immense, awe-inspiring universe we live in.
In loving memory
Peter George Webb
23 February 1943 - 13 June 2026 Age 83
A valued member of the community, deeply loved by family and friends. His memory will be treasured always. We love you dad.
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ABC TV, 7.30pm
Monty Don (pictured) believes there is a lot to be learnt from Britain’s great outdoors. In his eyes, everything from the humble backyard to the grandest of grounds tells a story about the country’s culture, climate and history. Over five parts, the ardent horticulturalist travels from the north-west of Scotland to the southern tip of England to discover more than 60 different gardens and the custodians who keep them flourishing. Don begins his journey at Inverewe, a botanical wonderland in the Scottish Highlands that includes plants from all over the world.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
ABC News.
Monty Don’s British Gardens. (Premiere)
8.30 Shetland. (Mdl) Calder and Tosh discover the truth behind Rossi’s mission.
9.30 Twenty Twenty Six. (M) A new Tournament Ambassador is announced.
10.30 Gruen. (PG, R) 11.05 ABC Late News. 11.25 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee. (PG, R) 12.10 The Control Room. (Ml, R) 1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
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NBN, 7.30pm
When Adelaide sisters Eliza and Liberty Paschke (pictured) arrived on the set of the inexperienced renovators brought so many suitcases with them that you’d think they were bound for Milan Fashion Week. Let’s hope the pair have learnt the art of packing light, as they’re joining the cast of for a Chilean adventure this week. Despite a shaky start on Santiago’s steep historical funicular, the siblings couldn’t ask for a better introduction to the show. Their itinerary also includes a hands-on pottery class and a street art tour through Valparaíso before concluding with a trail ride and cruise in the icy wilderness of Patagonia.
creator Mackenzie
and realism to simultaneously enchant and bewilder viewers. It follows hardware store clerk Michael (regular Crook collaborator Pearce Quigley, pictured), whose life has been on hold since the unexplained disappearance of his partner Clea seven years earlier. Michael spends his days winding up gullible customers at work and visiting his eccentric dad (Michael Palin) in aged care. But when a surprising revelation disrupts his status quo and opens the door to a world of alchemy and magical spirits, he gets an unexpected opportunity to uncover the truth about his lost love.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Paul Merton: Driving Amazing Trains. (PG)
8.30 Record-Breaking Bridges. (PG) 9.30 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.25 The King. (MA15+a)
12.15 The Typist. (Masv, R) 1.20 Shark Curry: A Cricket Delicacy. (R) 1.50 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R) 2.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R) 4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v AUS.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.00 MOVIE: Inferno. (2016, Malv, R) After a university professor awakens with amnesia, he discovers he is being pursued by an assassin. Tom Hanks, Felicity Jones, Irrfan Khan.
10.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, R) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
12.10 MOVIE: Lethal Love Letter. (2021, Mav, R) A woman finds her life being sabotaged. Clare Grant.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
3.00 Imagine Holidays Iconic Rail Journeys. 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 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Horse Racing. Royal Ascot. Day 4. 3.30am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 16. Newcastle Knights v St George Illawarra Dragons.
9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.
10.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 2. (1989, Mlsv, R) Mel Gibson.
1.00 Next Stop. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
7.30 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020, PG) 9.05 Caper Crew. 9.55 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 7.30
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (PGa, R) 1.30 Shetland. (Mdl, R) 2.30 Shanghai Symphony Orchestra. 4.25 Stuff The British Stole. (R) 5.00 Australian Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Kim kicks up a major stink.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv) Mervin’s plan to fly home is interrupted by a murder.
8.30 The Hardacres. (PG) Things come to a head for Sam at the docks. Mary and Liza attend a disastrous soiree.
10.05 The Capture. (Mlv, R) Carey is further isolated from those around her. 11.05 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) Continuous music programming.
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6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v AUS. Cont. 7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group C. SCO v MAR. 10.30 WorldWatch. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. TUR v PAR. 3.35 Megastructures: Knights Templar Castles. (PGav, R) 4.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.35 Underground Army. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. USA v Australia. Replay.
9.30 Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran! (Ma, R)
10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.15 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R)
12.10 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)
1.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
2.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R)
2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. NED v SWE. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. GER v CIV.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Civic Stakes Day, VRC Country Race Day and Ipswich Cup. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
8.30 MOVIE: The Equalizer 3. (2023, MA15+av, R) Robert McCall battles the Italian Mafia. Denzel Washington. 10.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 1. Highlights.
11.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGa)
12.15 MOVIE: Nightmare Student. (2021, Mav, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Drive TV Presents. 1.00 Explore TV Viking. (R) 1.30 My Way. (R) 1.45 Space
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: National Treasure. (2004, PGv, R) A treasure hunter uncovers a secret. Nicolas Cage.
10.10 MOVIE: The Tomorrow War. (2021, MA15+lv, R) Chris Pratt.
12.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
1.35 Explore TV Viking. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) The team at Woodgreen makes its abandoned dogs feel extra special this time of year with a doggy Christmas dinner. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. The team helps John and Kitsa, who invested enormous amounts into their business and residential building but are now struggling.
9.40 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) It is a busy night shift for the ambulance service when they are alerted to an infectious disease outbreak.
12.00 FBI. (Mav, R) A federal judge disappears.
1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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v Australia. Replay. 1am Creamerie. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6am Morning
Programs. 8.45 The Secret World Of Arrietty. (2010) 10.30 One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. (1975, M) 1pm Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French) 2.50 Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 4.35 The Assassin. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 6.35 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 8.30 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003, M) 10.20 Kaymak. (2022, MA15+, Macedonian) 12.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. (R) 2.30 Race Around The World. (PG, R) 3.30 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Aust. (PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow.
6.30 Compass: The Myth Of The Nurses On The Beach.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Race Around The World. (PG)
8.30 Ground Up. (Md) Hugh and Destiny try to secure a sponsor.
9.05 The Capture. (MA15+) The tables turn once again for Rachel Carey.
10.00 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 11.00 The Hardacres. (PG, R)
12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
4.00 Movin’ To The Country. (R)
4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC FAMILY
6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Octonauts And The Great Barrier Reef. 4.10 Odd Squad. 5.10 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 5.35 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Caper Crew. (Final) 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.25 Abbott Elementary. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.25 Mister Maker Around The World. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 3.50 Odd Squad. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.15 Isadora Moon. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 8.50 Animal Park. 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. GER v CIV. Cont. 8.30 DW English News. 9.00 Al Jazeera News. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. ECU v CUW. 12.30 PBS News Horizons. 1.00 France 24 English News. 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group F. TUN v JPN. 4.35 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.30 Underground Army. (PGav, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mary Celeste: Solving The Mystery. (M)
8.25 Titanic: Secrets Of The Shipwreck. (PGalv, R)
10.15 Rock Legends. (PGs, R)
10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.15 How To Make It In Comedy. (MA15+l, R)
12.10 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)
12.45 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 1.15
MOVIE: Chuparrosa. (2024, G) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. ESP v KSA. 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. BEL v IRN.
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6am Morning Programs. 1.15pm Everything’s Gonna Be All White. 2.15 Jeopardy! 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS Washington Week. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 The Frontier. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Death Coast. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group D. Turkiye v Paraguay. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
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6am Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Australia’s Amazing Homes. 1.00 Animal Rescue. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.00 Secrets Of Beautiful Gardens. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Dog Patrol. 5.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30
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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Lady Torque TV. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00
6.00 Better Homes. (R) 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.30 The Salvation Army: Red Shield Appeal. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal)
8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations.
9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: The Home County Cartel Pt 1. (Madlv, R) Detectives battle drug smugglers.
12.05 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 6. Darwin Triple Crown. Day 2. Highlights.
1.05 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.
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6am The Assassin.
Continued. (2015, PG, Mandarin) 6.20 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 8.20 Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 10.00 Radical. (2023, M, Spanish) 12.20pm The King Tide. (2024, M) 2.15 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 4.55 Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 6.50 3:10 To Yuma. (1957, PG) 8.30 Rambo III. (1988, MA15+) 10.25 Transcendence. (2014, M) 12.40am Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program.
8.00 Boy George & Culture Club. (Mdl) Looks at English pop band Culture Club, which emerged in 1981’s UK new romantic scene with iconic style and music.
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 The First 48. (MA15+av) 11.25 Love Cheats. (Ma, R)
12.15 Tasman Trails. (PGl, R)
1.05 GolfBarons. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 CampByMe.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
Explore. 2.45 MOVIE: We Of The Never Never. (1982) 5.30 Midsomer Murders. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) Amateur cooks take to the kitchen. 8.15 Watson. (PGav) When a microbiology
6.00
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6am Children’s Programs. 4.40pm Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Junior. 10.15 Kids Baking Championship. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)
8.40 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal)
9.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.30 Niagara Falls. (R)
12.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (R)
1.40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGl, R) 2.10 Bamay. (R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group J. ARG v AUSria. 5.30 BBC News At Six.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan makes a quiet arrest. Chen and Juarez race to rescue a kidnapping victim.
10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics.
11.10 The Agenda Setters.
12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00
Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.45 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 11.15 Late Programs.
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
By Dianne RUSSELL
RESULTS week ending 12th June.
Monday : N/S 1. C Rands & L Falla, 2. P Baily & G Morrison, 3. J Whalan & B Treharne.
E/W 1. E Digby & S
6am Francis: Pray For Me. (2015, PG, Spanish) 7.55 The Movie Show. 8.30 3:10 To Yuma. (1957, PG) 10.10 Intolerable Cruelty. (2003,
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline. (Return)
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.30 The Negotiator. (Mal)
12.20 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG, R)
12.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
2.05 Bamay. (R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. POR v UZB. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. ENG v GHA.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 First Dates Australia. (Return, Ml) Singles go on a blind first date.
8.40 Doc. (Ma) Richard and TJ are at odds. 9.40 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well.
10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal)
12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.10 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise. 6.00 NBN News.
A Current Affair.
Travel Guides. (Return, PGl)
100% Footy.
10.15 Tudawali. (1987, M) Noon The Invisible Fight. (2023, M, Estonian) 2.10 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 4.10 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 6.05 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 7.30 A Shot At Glory. (2000, M) 9.40 Baghdad Messi. (2023, M, Arabic) 11.15 Late Programs.
Donohue, 2. L Wood & G Smith, 3. C Lance & L Hulme.
Tuesday : N/S 1. H Blackbourn & E Buckpitt, 2. A & J Macintosh, 3. D Dummett & P Lau. E/W 1.. L Butler & S Chopping, 2. C Low & G Muggleton, 3. J
Fowler & S Ryder. Wednesday :1. B. Treharne & S Matheson, 2. L Butler & S Chopping 3. E Digby & D Hipkins. Friday: Team Shield
1. G Smith & L Wood, P & B Gibbs
2. J Whalan & C Richards, L & G Conroy
3. C Rands & L Falla, S Matheson & B Treharne.
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6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.40 Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.20 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adventure Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Wogball: Australia’s Beautiful Game. (PGal)
8.40 Mysteries Of Sink Holes. (PGav, R) 9.35 Coldwater. (Malsv)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.30 The Art Of Dissent. (Malv, R)
1.25 Patagonia. (PGa, R)
3.05 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)
4.15 The Choice To Love. (PG)
4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group B. Switzerland v Canada.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Unfiltered. (PG)
10.00 The Agenda Setters.
11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (Premiere, PGalv)
11.30 Stumble. (Premiere, PGal)
12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)
1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 NRL Origin Story.
9News Late.
Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml)
A Killer Makes A Call. (MA15+a, R)
Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Next Stop. (R)
THURSDAY,
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6am Children’s Programs. 4.40pm Ariel. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Ultimate Vets. 9.05 Animal Park. 9.50 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.35 Amazing Animal Friends. 11.25 Late Programs.
Hawks Nest Social Club Thursday Night Darts
By John EDWARDS
6am Viceroy’s House.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PGa, R)
8.30 Saving Yellowstone. (Final, PGaw)
9.25 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Ma)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.15 Exit. (MA15+adlnsv, R)
2.40 Patagonia. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group E. Ecuador v Germany.
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Continued. (2017, PG) 7.00 Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 8.55 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 10.20 Corsage. (2022, M) 12.25pm Through Rocks And Clouds. (2024, PG) 2.00 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 4.00 BMX Bandits. (1983, PG) 5.40 The Efficiency Expert. (1991, PG) 7.30 I Am Zlatan. (2021, M) 9.25 John Wick. (2014, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs. 6am The Efficiency Expert. Continued. (1991, PG) 7.05 Discovering Film. 8.00 Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 10.00 I Am Zlatan. (2021, M) 11.55 Marmalade. (2024, M) 1.45pm Hotel Salvation. (2016, PG, Hindi) 3.35 Discovering Film. 4.30 Arthur’s Hallowed Ground. (1984, PG) 5.50 Teen Spirit. (2018, PG) 7.30 Bend It Like Beckham. (2002, PG) 9.35 John Wick: Chapter 2. (2017, MA15+) 11.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) The Matheson sisters have a double date. Sonny goes extra hard. John has a staffing crisis. 7.30 Football. AFL. Round 16. Brisbane Lions v Sydney.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kick Ons.
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.00 Brave New World. (MA15+asv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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11 JUNE. Winner’s going through undefeated mother and son :Lynn and Matt Peirson. Runners up Geoff Smith and Billy Hagan. Ladies highest score Lynn Peirson-140. Men’s highest score John Edwards -140. darts are on every Thursday night everyone is welcome to come along and play .
By Anna HARRINGTON, AAP
SOCCEROOS coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia's World Cup opener.
Take a bow, Tony Popovic.
The Socceroos boss is the toast of Australian coaching after turning in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 upset win over Turkey.
Popovic dropped skipper Maty Ryan for young goalkeeper Patrick Beach and midfielder Jackson Irvine for Paul OkonEngstler, while backing dynamo Nestory Irankunda from the outset.
"They were maybe shocks for a lot of people,
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