THE Tea Gardens Lions Club officially opened the Hawks Nest Fenced Off Leash Area (FOLA) Dog Park on Sunday 21 June.
Dozens of dogs and their human friends descended upon the newly fenced-in area at Providence Bay Park, between Hawks Nest Reflections Caravan Park and Bennetts Beach, to experience the latest public community amenity in the area.
The park was officially opened by Tea Gardens Lions President Amanda Sykes, Vice President Robert Dorman, MidCoast Councillor Nicole Turnbull, and MidCoast Councillor Thomas O’Keefe, who is also a proud Tea Gardens Lion.
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q Tea Gardens Lion Doug Allen shows his dog the new agility equipment. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
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Safe place for dogs to run free
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significant support from the local community,” Ms Sykes said.
“We have had work done by local gardeners, concreters and landscapers, and several Lions have volunteered to get it ready for today.”
Cr O’Keefe said that just two months ago the area had been a dusty patch of council land behind the beach.
“Today we have a brand-new fenced-in area where all our canine friends can be let off their leads and allowed to run freely, without any fear of them wandering off into the wild blue yonder,” Cr O’Keefe said.
“Special congratulations to Amanda and Rob of the Tea Gardens Lions, all the local members of the Club, and Lions Australia for getting behind this excellent local project. It
would not have happened without you.”
"It is great to see the dogs give the new park their official seal of approval today, judging by the zoomies and wagging tails," said Cr Nicole Turnbull.
"It is great to see new friendships forming at both ends of the lead, and well done on an incredible community fundraising effort."
The dog park had been on MidCoast Council’s Open Spaces agenda for some time.
Other parks have been established in MidCoast LGA locations including Wingham and Gloucester.
"The Tea Gardens Lions took the reins on the Hawks Nest dog park because there were so many dogs in the area," Cr O'Keefe said.
"The only public places that locals and visitors could legally remove their dogs’ leashes were significant distances up and down the beach, far away from civilisation, and with
no form of containment around them.
"The new dog park in Hawks Nest, just off Booner Street, gives dog lovers a place to let them run free but safely.
Cr O'Keefe said the dog park was a social venue for humans and canines alike, due to the existing children’s play and family picnic areas.
"Today, the park features secure fencing around two very large areas – one for small dogs, one for large and boisterous dogs – fresh water sources, agility equipment, sand pits, and concrete pads," Cr O'Keefe said.
"The project will hopefully soon be completed as local contractors and the Lions work to install permanent seating for humans, ideally with shading, and the Tea Gardens Lions will continue to drive their fundraising efforts to make it happen.
Multiple local sponsors are to be thanked, the names of which will go upon the ‘Founders Pawprint Stone’ at the unleashing area in the front of the dog park. .
q One dog avoids the sun under new equipment in the park. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
q The energetic dog area is nice and big. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
q Plenty of room to run around while staying safe. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
q MidCoast Councillor and Lion, Thomas O’Keefe, Councillor Nicole Turnbull, TG Lions President Amanda Sykes, and TG Lions VP Rob Dorman.
Council and police teach learner drivers how to stay safer
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While 120 hours of supervised practice may seem like a lot, the truth is that there are many dangerous situations that might not have come up during this time, and that new drivers often have to face alone.
Most fatal crashes involving licensed drivers occur shortly after people receive their licences.
To increase awareness
of safe driving practices in young people, Port Stephens Council teamed up with NSW Police to organise a workshop on 20 June for learner drivers and their supervisors to learn new things in a relaxed, off-road environment.
“The more you drive, the better you get,” said Senior Constable Rodney Minter.
“When we learn in a controlled environment, we’re better on our own. We’ve all been learners;
we’ve all been here.”
Starting with a (simulated) random breath test on the side of the road, learner drivers then headed onto the main event at the Ringwood Park Motor Complex, Balickera, where they got out of their vehicles to engage with the many displays set up in the space.
Attending visitors got to watch demonstrations about braking speed and reaction times at different speeds,
by Ashleigh John
Superannuation is one of the largest assets of Australian families, but what is it really worth? In Australia, the most common types of superannuation are:
Accumulation interests: where the value of the fund is calculated by the value of the contributions made by the worker/employer and any income earned on investments. Its value is usually the same as the figure that appears on the annual statement issued by the fund.
Defined benefit interests: are usually attached to government workers. Its value is determined in whole or in part by a formula, including elements such as years of service and final income. They often also involve an accumulation interest element. Generally, an actuary or forensic accountant is required to value the interest, which is often different to the figure that appears on the annual statement. Self-managed
access many different facts and statistics, observe police vehicles up close to learn how they work, and even sit behind the wheel of a parked truck to learn where the blind spots are and what to look out for.
NSW Police members were available to answer any burning questions from the young drivers: alcohol and drug limits, the likelihood of getting a ticket for forgetting the turn signal, how to
observe a safe stopping distance in a hectic highway, how often should the tyre pressure be checked, and more.
“Do you check everything in the car every time you drive? Nobody does,” said Senior Constable Minter.
“But if you’re in a crash, and your insurance company looks at your car, and you’ve got a bald tyre, they’re not gonna pay you out.
“The insurance company
is going to sting you more than we’re going to sting you.”
The workshop saw a significant amount of participation, including by motoring journalist and digital content creator Glenn Torrens.
NSW Police and Council were pleased with the result of the experience, and are hoping to set up future, bigger instalments with even more demonstrations.
superannuation: is increasingly popular in Australia. Often assets held within the fund have fluctuating values, such as properties, and will not be valued each year, so the value set out in the annual statement may not accurately set out the actual entitlement if there has been a change in the value of the asset within the fund (which has recently been an issue due to the rise in the property market).
Most workers are unconcerned about the precise value of their superannuation until it is time to retire, rollover to another fund or splitting superannuation for a family law property settlement. At those times it is important to accurately determine the value of your superannuation interest, and as you can see, that value may not be as it first seemed.
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q Port Stephens Council road safety officer Anna Brown with motoring journalist Glenn Torrens. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
q NSW police officers were available to answer any questions from drivers. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
q It’s not often that learner drivers get to crawl inside a truck to learn where the blind spots are. Photo: Nico Lombardo.
Red fleet relief for council
MIDCOAST Council Mayor Claire Pontin has welcomed the NSW Government’s decision to take back financial ownership of Rural Fire Service (RFS) assets, commonly known as the ‘Red Fleet’.
The transfer of ownership will include around 150 RFS vehicles across the MidCoast region and is scheduled to take effect from 1 July 2027.
The announcement follows years of advocacy from Local Government NSW (LGNSW), the Country Mayors’ Association and rural and regional councils across the state, including MidCoast Council.
Mayor Pontin said the change would remove a
significant financial burden that councils have been required to carry despite having no operational control over the vehicles.
“For years councils have had to carry the financial burden of this and had to account for and depreciate these assets which they have no operational control over,” Cr Pontin said.
She said the impact had been substantial for MidCoast Council due to the large number of RFS vehicles based throughout the region.
“For the MidCoast region that 150 vehicles is a significant number and has had an impact on our bottom line,” she said.
Cr Pontin said she had
previously spoken publicly about the issue and was pleased to see action finally being taken.
“I have been outspoken about the issue in the past, so I am extremely pleased with the announcement made last week,” she said.
The Mayor said the decision represented a positive step towards addressing the growing problem of cost shifting from the State Government to local councils.
“Cost shifting by the NSW Government has become an issue for all NSW Councils, but this is finally a step in the right direction,” Cr Pontin said.
She also thanked Minister
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for Emergency Services Jihad Dib, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey, Minister for Local
Government Ron Hoenig and the NSW Government for supporting the change.
The transfer is expected to provide greater financial certainty for councils while ensuring RFS assets remain available to support emergency services across regional communities.
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q MidCoast Council Mayor Claire Pontin. Photo: MidCoast Council.
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It’s a wrap for Community Conversations
MORE than 300 residents from across the MidCoast region have taken part in MidCoast Council’s latest Community Conversations series, providing an opportunity to discuss local issues directly with councillors and senior staff.
The series recently wrapped up after 14 meetings were held in communities stretching from Johns River in the north to Tea Gardens in the south and
Gloucester in the west.
A total of 335 people attended the sessions, which brought together residents, community groups, business owners, councillors and council staff to discuss matters affecting local areas.
This year’s program was designed to encourage greater participation from attendees, with more time allocated for discussion and questions and less
time dedicated to formal presentations.
MidCoast Council Mayor Claire Pontin said the conversations play an important role in strengthening communication between council and the community.
“Community Conversations are an important way for us to listen, learn and work together,” Cr Pontin said.
“We heard a wide range
of views and ideas from people who care deeply about their communities.”
Mayor Pontin said the feedback provided valuable insights into local priorities and concerns, helping council better understand community expectations.
She acknowledged that while some requests cannot always be delivered immediately, council has already responded to several matters raised during the
recent discussions.
“While financial and legal constraints sometimes mean that we can't do everything the community would like, we have already been able to attend to a number of issues raised at the recent conversations,” she said.
“Thanks to all those who made the effort to attend.
“By working together, we can get better outcomes for our communities.”
Council has confirmed that another round of Community Conversations will be held later this year.
Residents interested in participating can stay informed about future sessions through the Community Conversations section of council’s Have Your Say platform. The initiative continues to provide an important forum for local voices to be heard and for council to engage directly with communities across the MidCoast region.
Agritourism program earns high commendation
RECOGNITION has been awarded to MidCoast Council for its efforts in helping local primary producers diversify their businesses through agritourism.
Council’s agritourism product development and mentoring program recently earned the economic development team a highly commended excellence award at the Local Government Professionals awards.
The program was designed to help primary producers build the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to expand into agritourism and create additional income streams.
MidCoast Council executive manager of sustainable development Rachel Pleasant said the initiative addressed a gap that had prevented many producers from pursuing new opportunities.
“Despite strong interest to expand their operations many producers in the MidCoast lacked the specialised knowledge which limited their ability to aspire, grow, adapt and future proof their operations,” Ms Pleasant said.
economic benefits for the region,” she said.
Ms Pleasant said the program not only benefited individual businesses but also created wider economic opportunities for the region.
“Agritourism encourages visitors to take part in more activities, creating wider
Agritourism combines agriculture with visitor experiences, allowing tourists to engage directly with farms and rural businesses while supporting local economies.
“By connecting primary producers with the visitor economy, MidCoast Council helped local agritourism businesses diversify and build resilience during economic, climate and disaster disruptions.” Council partnered
participants.
The assistance included one-on-one mentoring, site visits, financial modelling, experience design, guidance through approval processes and digital business support.
The program aimed to help producers confidently
develop visitor experiences while navigating the practical and regulatory challenges involved.
Ms Pleasant said the award recognition was a positive sign that Council’s efforts were making a difference.
“To receive a highly commended in the
prestigious awards is another sign we are on the right track and providing assistance where it matters,” she said. The recognition highlights the growing importance of agritourism as a way for regional businesses to strengthen their operations and attract more visitors to the MidCoast region.
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q MidCoast Council's Dennis Christensen and Rachel Pleasant accept the award.
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Lab rats get a chance at life
RABBITS, guinea pigs, rats and mice who were formerly used in research are now up for adoption and looking for their forever homes as pets and competitions.
The Liberty Adoption Centre, at Wyong, on the Central Coast, is now home to Australia’s first adoption centre for small animals transitioning out of research facilities into the community.
formerly used in research, looking for their forever homes.
The centre is operated by an independent not-for-profit, Liberty Foundation Australia (LFA)..
“The opening of the Liberty Adoption
Centre is a landmark moment for ex-research animals,” said LFA director, Paula Wallace.
“The NSW Government recognises the need to work together to provide the best outcomes for animals when they retire from research, and has given a helping hand to charities like ours to scale up our operations.
“Simply, it means we can provide more homes for more animals coming out of research.”
The Liberty Adoption Centre is supported by funding provided by the Research Animals Rehoming Grant, an initiative of the NSW Government.
LFA has been rehoming animals from
research since 2017 and over that time has found loving homes for hundreds of animals including dogs and cats.
“There is clearly a benefit for animals in being able to live out the course of their natural lives in the community and know a different way of life,” Ms Wallace said.
“It really is amazing to witness the capacity of these animals for love and connection. If you’re looking for a rewarding experience there’s nothing better than seeing a small animal begin to trust and experience the real meaning of home.”.
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Dreaded deadly bird flu hits our shores
THE deadly H5 bird flu has been detected in Australia, the Australian Government confirmed on 20 June, 2026.
A detection of H5 high-pathogenicity avian influenza (bird flu) was confirmed by the CSIRO Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in a single brown skua (migratory seabird) in an isolated area in southern Western Australia.
This is the strain of concern that has been circulating globally and the detection, near Esperance, was the first in Australia.
The H5 strain of bird flu has killed millions of birds and thousands of marine mammals since it began spreading across the globe in 2021.
The wild bird was found sick on 14 June 2026.
The ACDP was earlier this week also
testing samples taken from a sick giant petrel from the same region that returned a suspected positive result at a Western Australian government lab.
These species are migratory seabirds that occasionally visit southern Australia.
At this time there have been no detections in chickens and the disease is considered low risk to humans.
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is supporting the response, where the key priority is to determine the extent of infection in Australia’s wildlife.
The disease is classed as panzootic as it exists on multiple continents and affects many species.
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Some reports estimate H5 bird flu has killed millions of birds and thousands of marine mammals since it began spreading across the globe in 2021.
The Australian Government says it is well-prepared to respond to H5 bird flu and has well-established national response arrangements in place to respond to animal disease incidents.
The community is encouraged to report any dead or sick birds or animals showing signs of bird flu.
If you see multiple sick or dead birds or other animals, do not touch them.
Avoid contact. Record what you see. Report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 from anywhere in Australia.
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YOUTH charity PCYC NSW has launched its end-offinancial-year tax appeal, urging Australians to support programs that help young people overcome barriers to employment.
With youth unemployment among Australians aged 15 to 24 sitting at 10.1 percent, more than double the national unemployment rate, PCYC NSW says demand for its employability programs remains strong.
The organisation supported 515 young people facing employment challenges in 2025 through initiatives designed to build confidence, skills and workplace connections.
One of the young people to benefit from the program
is 18-year-old Majok Lual, who found stable employment after years of moving between casual jobs.
“The opportunities I got through PCYC employability programs have changed the trajectory of my life,” Majok said.
“PCYC put me on the right path and gave me my start in construction.
“I’m now working towards becoming a Construction Manager.
“I wouldn't be here today without my involvement in Stepping Up.”
PCYC NSW's Stepping Up program provides oneon-one career mentoring for school leavers aged 17 to 21, helping participants build relationships with employers
and develop long-term career pathways.
General Manager Fundraising and Marketing Bree Godden said donations help keep the programs free for vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
“Gaining meaningful employment helps young people contribute to stronger communities and even support their families, sometimes their pay cheque is the reason food is on their family table,” Ms Godden said.
“Your donation empowers the next generation to build brighter futures they can be proud of, while also providing you with a tax benefit before 30 June.”
PCYC NSW's Fit for Work program has also delivered strong results, with 83 percent of participants in 2025 either returning to education or gaining employment.
Maximum prices set for WaterNSW regional and rural bulk water
THE Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has made a fouryear Determination for the maximum prices WaterNSW can charge for regional and rural bulk water services, from 1 July 2026.
Tribunal Chair Carmel Donnelly said WaterNSW owns, operates and maintains dams and bulk water infrastructure across regional and rural NSW, supplying bulk water to irrigators, local water utilities, environmental water holders and other customers.
The Determination means maximum prices will increase by an average of 6.5 per cent per year plus inflation, and a new price increase cap will mean none of the valleys will have a maximum price rise greater than 10 per cente per year plus inflation. These increases include
allowances for the Murray Darling Basin Authority and Border Rivers Commission.
“IPART aimed to set maximum prices so that customers pay no more than their share of efficient costs, while ensuring WaterNSW can continue to provide safe and reliable services over time,” Ms Donnelly said.
“Increases are needed so WaterNSW can maintain and replace ageing assets, comply with regulatory obligations, upgrade digital systems, and meet rising costs.
“The increases approved by IPART are significantly lower than the increase in revenue originally sought by WaterNSW, which initially proposed a 53 per cent increase in revenue for its regional and rural operations over five years.”
Ms Donnelly said the decision follows careful
consideration by the Tribunal of all factors it must consider under NSW laws.
“The Tribunal has considered the revenue an efficient business would need to deliver WaterNSW’s bulk water services to rural and regional NSW as well as the social impact of bill increases, and appropriate cost allocations between customers and the NSW Government,” she said.
“For those valleys with higher price increases, a new cap will ensure maximum prices cannot increase by more than 10 per cent plus inflation in any year. This price increase cap will require a NSW Government subsidy and is expected to add a further $53.5m to the NSW Government contribution over the next four years.
“We are very conscious of
the difficult economic context in which this Determination was made, and the recent price shocks impacting some agricultural businesses,” Ms Donnelly said.
Ms Donnelly said the Tribunal heard concerns about broader sustainability issues and has recommended the NSW Government lead a review of
the long-term sustainability of regional and rural water services.
“There is more work to be done before IPART’s next review of prices,” she said.
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POSITIONED in one of the most sought-after absolute waterfront locations on the East Coast, 115 Promontory Way presents a rare opportunity to secure a beautifully renovated waterfront residence with breathtaking west-facing views and unforgettable sunsets.
Set on a generous parcel of land extending to the high tide mark, this remarkable property offers a private stretch of beach and direct access to the water, creating a lifestyle few properties can rival.
Inside, the home has undergone extensive improvements and features four generous bedrooms, all complete with built-in robes and ceiling fans.The master suite enjoys its own ensuite, while a second
ensuite downstairs provides flexibility for guests or extended family.
In total, the home offers three bathrooms, including a recently renovated main bathroom upstairs.
The brand-new kitchen has been thoughtfully designed to capture the stunning water views and is fitted with new appliances, making it the perfect place to entertain or simply enjoy the ever-changing outlook.
Multiple living areas
across both levels provide space for the whole family, while high ceilings enhance the sense of light and openness throughout.
New flooring has been installed throughout the home, and significant upgrades, including roof repairs and balcony reinforcement with new timber, ensure the property is ready to be enjoyed for years to come.
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National Parks funding boost
VISITORS to some of the Hunter and MidCoast region's most popular national parks could benefit from improved facilities and infrastructure under a new $130 million funding commitment announced in the NSW Budget.
The NSW Government says the funding will be used to upgrade and maintain national park
infrastructure across the state, including walking tracks, campgrounds, picnic areas, visitor amenities, lookouts, roads and visitor centres.
For residents of Port Stephens, the Myall Coast, Dungog and Gloucester, the investment could help support visitor experiences at popular destinations including Myall Lakes
National Park, Barrington Tops National Park, Tomaree National Park and other parks that attract thousands of visitors each year.
The funding will also be directed towards repairing and strengthening infrastructure damaged by floods, storms and landslips, an issue familiar to many regional
communities following several years of severe weather events.
According to the government, NSW's network of around 900 national parks and reserves recorded more than 65 million visits during the past year, highlighting the growing popularity of nature-based recreation and affordable outdoor holidays.
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A spacious balcony, outdoor BBQ area and recently concreted access to the water create the ultimate setting for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying the spectacular sunsets over the bay.
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regional visitor economy, drawing tourists to local towns and supporting accommodation providers, cafes, tour operators and other small businesses.
The government says the investment forms part of a broader strategy to improve visitor experiences while protecting natural assets and supporting regional tourism growth.
Environment Minister Penny Sharpe said the funding would help ensure
parks remained safe, accessible and enjoyable for visitors.
"NSW national parks are booming and it's easy to see why. They are some of the most beautiful, accessible and affordable places for families to spend time together," Ms Sharpe said.
She said the investment would help deliver the facilities visitors want while ensuring parks remain attractive destinations for future generations.
Switch on to three hours of free power
The Australian Government’s Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) initiative will be introduced from 1 July.
The SSO is one of the reforms being made to the Default Market Offer (DMO) framework
and made available to households in the DMO areas of NSW, South Australia and South-East
Queensland.
It gives households with a smart meter access to three hours of free
electricity in the middle of the day - whether they have rooftop solar or not.
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Offer will be optional.
Customers can sign up through their energy retailer.
$71.7 million additional support for regional patients
THE Minns Labor Government has committed an additional $71.7 million in the 2026-27 NSW Budget to help regional, rural and remote patients access specialist healthcare through the Isolated Patients Travel and Accommodation Assistance Scheme (IPTAAS).
The funding boost aims to ease cost-of-living pressures for patients and families who must travel long distances for medical
treatment not available in their local communities.
IPTAAS provides financial assistance for travel and accommodation costs for patients who need to travel more than 100 kilometres one way, or more than 200 kilometres in total each week, to receive specialist healthcare.
NSW Minister for Health and Regional Health Ryan Park said the scheme plays a vital role in
ensuring equitable access to healthcare across the state.
“IPTAAS ensures people in regional, rural and remote NSW can access the specialist care they need, no matter where they live,” Mr Park said.
“With cost-of-living pressures continuing to put pressure on households, this relief is more important than ever.
“It provides practical financial assistance that
makes a real difference for patients and their families.”
The additional funding follows growing demand for the scheme.
Last year IPTAAS supported 49,198 patients, an increase of 7,500 compared with the previous year.
The program has expanded significantly in recent years, supported by increased investment and improvements to processing
times and customer service.
Patients can now use a streamlined online claiming system that allows claims to be submitted more easily and reimbursements paid directly into bank accounts.
Mr Park said the funding forms part of a broader strategy to improve healthcare access across country NSW.
“We are committed to
supporting patients living in regional communities and
making sure distance is not a barrier to care, while also helping to ease cost-of-living pressures for patients and their families,” he said.
The Government is also investing in additional health worker accommodation, increased rural workforce incentives, more doctors through the single employer model, and an extra 500 regional paramedics to strengthen healthcare services across regional NSW.
The brave little tinny Stinkpot
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
I AM sure you have heard it before.
About two years after purchasing a new boat, just about everyone starts to think that they should have bought a bigger one, with a bigger motor, to presumably catch bigger fish further out to sea.
Let me tell you my tale, which is something akin to a story that could be told to the kids before tucking them in for the night.
It concerns a brave little 11-foot tinny, ‘Stinkpot’, a Savage Gull, which I saw advertised “For Sale” in the Newcastle Herald more than 30 years ago:
“Aluminium boat, trailer, 5hp Suzuki outboard, anchor, rope, life-jackets. Brand new, won in a raffle, don't like fishing - must go, $1000.”
Tea Gardens Country Club Bowling Club
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 16th June:
Prior to bowls members enjoyed a "ladies thank you, Umpires Morning Tea" Club
President Rob Young was present to thank retiring Umpire Kathie Rimmer for her 20 years of service, what a great achievement and many thanks Kathie.
Rob also thanked current Umpires Karen Green, Deb
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
IT'S been another big week at ladies’ golf, with 3 competitions, including a Monthly Medal, a Championship decider, and the Single Match Play and Plate finals.
Saturday’s event was the June Monthly Medal, with 34 starters in the 18 hole stroke round. Jo Scott came in at the top of the leaderboard with a great score of 71 nett, closely followed by Robyn Wade on 72.
Jo Buttrey had an impressive day too, winning both nett and gross in A Grade, a nearest the pin, AND the raffle!
The only chip in was from Di Rumble Dickson,
That’s for me, no questions asked.
I immediately rang the accompanying number and rushed into Newcastle with the money burning a big hole in my pocket.
I was terrified that the little boat would be sold or that the owners may have had a change of heart and decided to keep it.
Towing the boat back to its new home in Fingal Bay, I felt like the King of Australia.
Launching ‘Stinkpot’ off the beach at Fingal proved a simple assignment, particularly with my newly acquired, second-hand Suzuki truck, the ‘Stinkermobile’, which was to be the boat’s constant companion.
With the wind in my hair and salt in my nostrils I zoomed around and around Fingal Bay delighting in the options now available to me.
Gardner, Jean Glover and Lynda Richards. Format for bowls was 3 games of 3 bowls Triples, 18 ends with Dawn Jones playing "swinger Lead". On the 10th end Susan Burns, Brenda Law and Lynda Richards were 2 v Lorraine Murphy, Vicki McMillan and Robyn Webster 15, unfortunately for Robyn's team they didn't add to their tally over the next 8 ends. losing here 18 v 15. A big win for Jane Uff, Dot Dallas and Jean Glover 22 v Leona Clissold, Deb Gardner
from 5 metres out on the 9th hole – lovely golf, ladies!
Results: Saturday 13/6/2026
Ladies 18 Hole Stroke/ Monthly Medal Round
A Grade Winners: 1st Jo Buttrey 75; 2nd Antje Basson 76 C.B; 3rd Liz Ross 76
B Grade Winners: 1st Jo Scott 71 (best score of the day); 2nd Robyn Wade 72; 3rd Evelyn Potts 76 Place Getters (77 C/B –79 C/B): Roma Bernardin, Julie Hammond, Marion Newton (Muree GC), Robyn Richardson
Gross Winners: A Grade Jo Buttrey 96; B Grade Jo Scott 105
NTP Hole 5: A Grade Deb Matheson; B Grade Dawn Wiggins
NTP Hole 10: A Grade Jo Buttrey; B Grade Di Bowes
Tuesday’s game was
As the weeks passed, I became increasingly confident and ventured further and further from home base, limited only, it seemed, by the fuel capacity, which I calculated could just about get me to Sydney Harbour.
Rough seas didn’t bother me as ‘Stinkpot’ would ride between the swells with the confidence of an ocean racer.
I did suffer a minor setback when crossing the Fingal spit on high tide. The spit is a treacherous waterway where swells rolling in from both the north and south smack together in the shallowest section, resulting in a vertical wall of water that lifts and drops on the one spot.
Motoring through one morning just on sunrise, I got caught in “no man’s land” and lacked the horsepower
and Sandra Leisemann 11, winners also were Dawn Jones, Pam Gilchrist and Carolyn Fredericks 19 v Dawn, Sheril Johnson and Dale Winter 10. The winners on the day winning with the highest margin were Jane, Dot and Jean.
Wednesday 17th June: Another great turn up for the men, 42 bowlers. The morning winners, winning with the highest margin of 12 were Rob Young, Dave Garcia and Dave Perry. Kev Barbie, Barry Goode and Merv Mills
Round 2 of the Ladies Foursomes Championships for 2026. There were 52 starters in a big field this week, including 2 mother and daughter teams: Carolyn Affleck teamed up with daughter Kristine McMahon, while Ann Marie French paired with daughter Lucy to be our youngest competitors. The leaderboard from round 1 was crowded, so there was some determined golf needed to take the honours. Marg Bonney’s chip in from 7 metres on the 17th was one of the many individual highlights, but it was teamwork that made the dream work for our championship winners, in the closest of finishes.
Results: Tuesday 16/6/2026
Overall Winners: 1st Rosarie Mullins & Ann Syme
to either charge forward or do a swift around about and retreat.
Indecision led to confusion and consequently I headed skyward and did a mid-air flip, which must have looked spectacular.
Another adventure, or should I say misadventure, that found me short of goforward was when I was fishing for snapper in a rugged sea in front of the Outer Lighthouse at Fingal.
The gears jammed in reverse and there I was, being washed around in what seemed to be a washing machine.
There was no way I could go forward or even find neutral, so I motored home in an angry sea, 2km in reverse, pulled along by 5 weary horses.
I had a stiff neck for a week.
were the afternoon winners, having the lowest margin. Scott Fitzalan, Col Mowbray and Bruce Murray were the overall winners.
Thursday 18th June: A game of Scroungers or if you like to call it Our Consistency Match was trialled the winners here were Bruce (visitor) and Karen Green. Saturday 20th June: Quarter Final of the Men's triples, a couple of very "nail biting " games, results as follows:
P. Guerney, R. Green and
73; 2nd Lis Ross & Maxine Mitchell 74.4 C/B; 3rd Deb Matheson & Jo Buttrey 74.5 Place Getters (76.5-79.5): Angela Clipperton & Denise Sainty, Sharon Barwick & Fran Henderson, Bec Lewis & Di Bowes, Cheryl Foster & Ann Morris, Marguerite Miller & Kathy Griffiths, Janet Moore & Rhonda Dorman 2026 Foursomes
Champions Gross Division: Deb Matheson & Jo Buttrey 191
Champions Nett Division: Maxine Mitchell & Liz Ross 146
Runners Up: Cheryl Foster & Ann Morris 148
The finals of the Single Match Play and Plate took
SPORT RESULTS
B. Newberry 21 v P. Thrift, B. Thrift and B. Murray 19
J. Baker, J. Parkinson and C. Ross 23 v G. Muggleton, C. Fossey and T. Butler 22
S. Fitzalan, T. Munright and R. Webster 25 v C. McDonald, J. Rutherford and L. Smith 24
M. Volmer, G. Uff and D. Ransom 36 v K. Glover, M. Peters and G. Laney 19
The Semi Final will be contested on Saturday 27th June, play to start 1000.
place on Friday, 12th June after a month of knock out matches. Our 2026 Single Match Play Champion is Denise Sainty, who clinched the title from runner up Tanya Sinclair on the 19th hole. The 2026 Plate Winner is Jo Scott, who took Carol Maher to the 18th for her win.
Congratulations to all our Championship Winners, and to everyone who took part in such robust competition this year. The quality of the golf being played is outstanding!
Thursday saw another great field of 42 ladies play in the Vets 9 hole event. We welcomed new players Elle Gregory, Debbie Day and Lyn Halston to their first competition with Lady Vets, and welcomed back Pam Keegan and Wendy
Sunday 21st June: Winter turned on a beautiful sunny morning for our bowlers, who enjoyed a fun game of bowls, socialising and basically having a good time. The winning team is determined by drawing a card, and rumour has it that this lucky choice was a popular one. Congratulations to Noel Jackson, Tim Grant and Richard Wiles. All are welcome to Sunday bowls just contact
Gibson. Individual highlights included Karen Serhan’s great round of 34 nett, as well as chip ins from Marg Bonney (5th) and Wendy Gibson (11th). Well played, ladies!
Results: Thursday 18/6/2026
Lady Vets 9 Hole Stroke 1st Jan Olsen 0; 2nd Gene Prigg 2; 3rd Elsa Jones 5; 4th June London; 5th Julie Freeland 6
NTP Hole 3: Division 1 Elle Gregory; Division 2 Dawn Gough; Division 3
Hawks Nest Lady Golfers were saddened this week to learn of the passing of Ann Browning. Ann was a beautiful, gentle lady who loved her golf, her friends, and a good glass of red. She was a long time player at Hawks Nest, and one of our beloved Golden Girls. As a senior Lady Vet, she encouraged new players by sharing her experience and knowledge of the game, and always with a smile that would light up the room. Ann will be deeply missed by us all. May she rest in peace.
q New golfers Lyn, Clare, Elle and Debbie enjoying Thursday Lady Vets.
q Deb Matheson and Jo Buttrey are our 2026 Foursomes Champions.
q Ann-Marie French and daughter Lucy were our youngest Foursomes team this year.
q The author and his trusty craft, ‘Stinkpot’.
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to Rocky Phillipson and William Hood.
At the completion of Game 2, the Reef Sharks were in front of the Wobbegong Sharks 4 goals to 2, with Player of the Match vouchers going to Maverick McGrath and Bodhi McGrath.
Thanks to Tasha Howard for refereeing both matches.
TGSC President, Jason Keeble, took the whistle for the Midis grade games,
the results of which were Bull Sharks 1 v Mako Sharks 5, and Hammerhead Sharks 1 v Bulahdelah Bullets 3.
The coveted Player of the Match vouchers were awarded to Noah Barker and Zach Christodoulou, with proud parents looking on.
On the large pitch, Junior grade games were refereed by Karen, with the Tiger Sharks soundly defeated by the Bronze Whalers 7 goals to 2. Player of the Match vouchers were awarded to River Allen and Thomas Catt.
The Over 50s Walking Football took to the pitch at around 11am after the junior games had finished, with a vibrant roll-up of eager players and supporters keen to make the most of the weather.
The seven-a-side game lasted two 20-minute halves and ended with a close score that was not even mentioned at our usual post-game sit and chit-chat.
Earlier this month, TGSC hosted the ‘Myall Motor Club’ Round 6 of the 2026 draw, with local enthusiasts
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE Vets played a 2- person Ambrose on Thursday 18th June and Hawks Nest Vets
By Len GOUGH
16/6/2026.
HNBC Bridge Results
By Diane RUSSELL
Myall Coast Vets
By Tony SMITH
18/06/2026. STABLEFORD.4th round Championships.
swinger Wayne Pollard managed 1st with Ray Mansell (68.5), and 2nd with Bob Denelzen (69.5). Craig Littlechild & Glenn Grainger were 3rd with 70.25. Craig also got the NTP, and the long drivers
RESULTS week ending 19th June Monday : N/S 1. C Rands & L Falla, 2. S Pearson & D O’Brien,
A Grade
1. Garry Foster 38
2. Fred Bennett 37 3. William Kerr 36
4. Gerry Keegan 35
5. Don McGill 33 c/b B Grade
bringing some of their cherished automobiles for a terrific display that was visited by many of our players and supporters alike.
It was a cracking morning with plenty of sunshine, smiling, eager players and supporters all rocking up, keen to get onto the fields.
The Minis Game 1 ended with the Port Jackson Sharks on 3 and the Reef Sharks on top with 6. Players of the Match were Nancy Murray and Elijah Smith.
Game 2, also refereed by Tasha, was a bit of a runaway, with the Shovel Nose Sharks 0 v Wobbegong Sharks 12. Players of the Match were Quinn Hadfield and Freya Scott. Well done, everyone.
The Midis game results were Mako Sharks 5 v Hammerhead Sharks 3, and in Game 2 the Bulahdelah Bullets defeated the Bull Sharks 4 goals to 1.
In the Juniors grade, Game 1 saw the Tiger Sharks defeat the Bulahdelah Threshers 7 goals to 5, while in Game 2 the Bulahdelah Bullets defeated the Bronze Whaler
Sharks 4 goals to 3. Both games were refereed by Karen and mentored by Kev. Thanks to you both.
After all games were wrapped up, the Over 50s Walking Football players took to the field. We formed two seven-aside teams and played two 20-minute halves, with a nice break and chilled orange quarters, thanks to AT. The final score eluded the players once again, but nobody seemed too bothered about it anyway, as it’s more about the fun, the exercise and the laughs.
SPORT RESULTS
were Mick Welsh, Kevin Martin and Glenn Grainger.
Saturday 20th June was the Monthly Mug and the scores reflected the difficult course. A grade and mug winner was Craig Littlechild with 70nett from
1st Lloyd Smith 33
2nd Barry Collins 35
3rd Peter Nealon 36
4th James Slater 38c/b Balls down to 41c/b
3. C Richards & S Matheson.
E /W 1. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 2. N Alexander & L
1. Robert Hussey 38
2. Noel Shelly 37 c/b
3. Robert Ziehlke 37
4. Colin Amos 36 c/b
5. Robert Murdoch 36
C Grade
1. Paul Ibbetson 36 c/b
Paul Smithson with 72nett. B grade winner was Peter Yule with 74nett from Dave Kerr with 75nett. C grade winner was David Shultz with 73nett from Heta Pierson with 77nett on a c/b from Charlie
Back Nine. Nett Scores
1st Oswald Wood 35
2nd Colin Clinch 36 3rd Errol Chivers 37
Hawkins, 3. P Marr & J Urquhart.
Wednesday : 1. B Treharne & S Matheson, 2. A Ryan & E White, 3.
2. Steven Carruthers 36
3. Peter Sinclair 35 4. Kenneth Hudson 34 c/b
5. Colin Nicholson 34 c/b
Matheson. The ladies mug winner was Terry Stellema with 76nett from Bernie Newton with 86nett. NTPs were Arrin Gardiner, Paul Cheers, Peter Billinghurst and Barbie Gordon. Long drivers were Max
4th Doug Hamm 38 Balls down to 41 Nearest to Pin 3rd Peter Nealon J Gray & M Rowden. Friday Team Shield : 1. J Whalan & C Richards. L & G Conroy. 2.= B Eyre & D
NTP. A B C 3rd. Wallis, Phillip Bell, Colin Sinclair, Peter 5th Bennett, Fred Bell, Colin Gibson, Dick 10th Hay, Fergus
Peter
David
and Bernie Newton. A reminder that the club's AGM will be held next Saturday at 9am, followed by a shot gun start Stableford.
5th Denis Casey 10th Errol Chivers 16th Keith Glanville (Birdie)
Hipkins. J Gray & L Butler.
2=. C Rands & L Falla. B Treharne & S Matheson.
Shelly, Noel Hopkins, William 16thBlamey, Ian Shelly, Noel Morrison, Gordon Balls to. A 29 C/B B 29 C 28 c/b
q Game day sponsors from the Myall Motor Club with referees George and Karen.
q DK letting fly with a corner kick.
q Thomas saving another goal attempt.
q Midis grade action.
Bulahdelah Golf Club
Schlenert,
Yule,
Shultz
Dorin's Drawings
OPINION & LETTERS
On the Couch
By Paul DORIN
Verse of the week
The Write Direction
By John BLACKBOURN
Merger or Madness
OUR political system seems to have only one objective.
That is to gain power then hang onto it. It could just be the ego of the players but the financial
By Lynne MILES
rewards available must have something to do with the result as well.
The benefits include a respectable salary, good expense allowances, free vehicle and running costs plus office with staff, all paid for including the best unfunded superannuation scheme available to any occupation.
What seems to be missing with politicians thought processes is the fact that they are elected to represent the views and aspirations of the residents within their electorate but tend only to say or deliver their own views plus the overall direction of the party of their choice.
The people are simply
By JASMINDA
DEAR Jasminda,
There is a person in my workplace who is charming to colleagues, but then stabs them in the back at the first opportunity. He spreads rumours, pits people against each other, tells outright lies and turns on anyone who doesn't agree with him. I love the job, but can't stand the environment he's created. Help!
Fiona W.
Dear Fiona,
This person you speak of sounds very much like someone who's
forgotten but I concede that sometimes what the majority of their electorate wants is difficult to ascertain and may not fit their party’s plan.
Getting into power of government is their primary objective as the personal rewards for the senior players are what their game is all about. Hence the issue becomes, how do we get into government for political power?
Federally, with the ALP holding such a commanding seat majority over all the other parties and independents plus the fact that
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been reading Machiavelli's political treatise ‘The Prince’, not for the purposes of writing a damn fine comparative essay in consultation with Shakespeare's ‘Julius Caesar’, but to embroil himself in acts of sabotage and manipulation for power and personal gain.
I've never understood why people have to commit dastardly acts in workplaces. It's hard enough turning up to the same grind year after year with little more to look forward to than a wage, Leonie's home-baked cookies, the endof-year Christmas party, and the mid-year team building conference (which does nothing to improve team building, but is an opportunity for a two-day retreat with karaoke and post-team building vodka).
And yet, these characters turn up from time to time to test our mettle.
Unfortunately the punishment for this Machievellian character cannot come from the era of the concept's inception.
If it did, we would be looking at punishments from the 1500s,
each term of parliament has a three year cycle, it seems unlikely that the present federal government can be replaced at the next election, even if the expectation is that they are returned to power with a measurably reduced seat majority.
From here the speculation arises as to how those groups now in opposition could consider as their best way to be elevated into government.
With Pauline Hansons One Nation Party being seen as the big mover at present, it is numerically highly unlikely that they could gain
in which case there would be a range of options including a public flogging or stretching (and I don't mean Child's Pose from Pilates, but a device that leads to dislocation at a minimum).
While satisfying, I'd imagine you'd have a few things to explain to HR in your annual performance review.
Instead, Fiona, you need to hold your head high, keep out of the muck heap, keep clear documentation, report issues as they arise, and (as hard as it may be) maintain your professionalism, because, eventually, he will be his own undoing (or you'll find a better job).
Either way, the truth will come out.
In Shakespearian terms, this manipulator, this 'engineer', will ultimately be 'hoist with his own petard' and vengeance will be as sweet as one of Leonie's Salted Butterscotch Choc Chunk Cookies.
the numbers to govern on their own, so a coalition with others could provide the answer.
Their nearest group may well be the National Party who are in coalition with the Liberal Party, so a three-party coalition could be seen as one method for achieving government.
Of course, individual egos would say no to this idea but the overall need to achieve power can create interesting bedfellows & at the present time, I can’t see a more achievable political alternative becoming available in the near time future.
Albanese government worst in Australia’s short history
DEAR News Of The Area, CONGRATULATIONS Comrade
Hawks Nest Social Club Thursday Night Darts
By John EDWARDS
18th JUNE. Winner’s
Albanese in achieving your life’s aim to totally subvert the Australian way of life into a
going through undefeated: Michael Russom and John Edwards. Runners up: Phil Jones and Matt Peirson. Ladies highest score: Lyn Peirson-97. Men’s highest score: Hudson Young-120.
socialist state reliant on your every whim.
We have all been relegated to subservient, subsistence peasants subject to government hand-outs while you and your
Great to see such a great turnout playing last night. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm. Every one is welcome to join us for a great night of darts.
incompetent cohorts live in luxury.
You will certainly leave a legacy, but I fear it won't be one to be proud of.
I believe this is the worst
government in Australia's short history.
Regards, David Bruce, Tea Gardens.
Proverbs 16: 18 "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
q Winners: Michael Russom and John Edwards. Runners Up: Phil Jones and Matt Peirson.
q Ladies and Men’s highest score: Hudson Young and Lyn Peirson.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 17. Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game.
10.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 3. (1992, Mlv, R) Two cops pursue a crooked former policeman. 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)
Hot
(PG, R)
Selling Houses Australia. (R) A couple want to travel in a
7.30 MOVIE: Spy Kids. (2001, PG) 9.05 Caper Crew. 9.50 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Late Programs.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm
SATURDAY, June 27
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Death In Paradise. (Final, Mv, R) 1.30 Shetland. (Final, Mlv, R) 2.25 TSO: Beethoven’s 5th. 3.30 The Piano UK: The Incredibly Talented Lucy. (PG, R) 4.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 5.00 Deep End: The Scott Miller Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R)
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 Classic 100 Concert 2026.
A celebration of the 50th anniversary of ABC Classic.
9.00 Australian Chamber Orchestra’s 50th Gala. (R)
A celebration of the Australian Chamber Orchestra after 50 years of transcending boundaries and redefining music.
10.05 The Capture. (MA15+, R) The tables turn once again for Rachel Carey. 11.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Wiggle. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 HexVets And Magic Pets. (Premiere) 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 5.10 Octonauts And The Caves Of Sac Actun. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Chopped Junior. 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Abbott Elementary. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group I. NOR v FRA. Cont. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.00 France 24 English News. 9.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. URU v ESP. 12.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group G. NZ v BEL. 3.30 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix. H’lights. 4.30 Hitler: A Life In Pictures. (PGa, R) 5.30 Anzac. Lemnos. 1915. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean. (PGas)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland. (PGa, R)
9.20 We Are Jeni. (Malv, R)
11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.30 Snowpiercer. (Mv, R)
1.15 The Elon Musk Show. (Mal, R)
3.20 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa, R)
4.50 Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.15 Euronews.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. McKell Cup Day, Caulfield Winter Race Day and Tiara Raceday.
5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
8.00 MOVIE: Twister. (1996, PGalv, R) Two meteorologists on the brink of divorce are forced to work together after they are caught in a severe storm. Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Cary Elwes.
10.20 MOVIE: 65. (2023, Mv, R)
An astronaut crash-lands on prehistoric Earth. Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt. 12.10 MOVIE: Dead In The Water. (2021, Mav, R) Catherine Lidstone.
7.30 MOVIE: National Treasure: Book Of Secrets. (2007, PGv, R) A treasure hunter goes on a journey. Nicolas Cage.
9.55 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, Mav, R)
A half-human, half-Atlantean goes on a quest. Jason Momoa.
12.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
2.05 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
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6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Grey nomads are on the hunt for a four-legged companion to join them on their caravan adventures.
7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) The team must update a dated house when a couple decide to sell their Drysdale homestead. 9.40 Ambulance UK. (Madl, R) Crewmates help an elderly patient at the local boatyard who has been on the floor for two days.
12.00 FBI. (Mav, R) A federal judge disappears. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Porco Rosso. (1992, PG) 7.45 Big Fish. (2003, PG) 10.00 Discovering Film. 10.50 Next Goal Wins. (2023, M) 12.50pm Vampire Seeking Consenting Person. (2023, M, French) 2.30 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 4.20 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 7.00 Suddenly. (1954, PG) 8.30 Fargo. (1996, MA15+) 10.20 Baby. (2024, Portuguese) 12.25am Late Programs.
SUNDAY, June 28
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (PG, 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 Australia. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG)
6.30 Compass: Furnished With Love.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Race Around The World. (M)
8.30 Ground Up. (Mls) Hugh weathers protests against the club.
9.00 The Capture. (MA15+) Carey is under pressure to charge Whitlock as Pierson’s colleagues have a crisis in confidence.
10.00 MOVIE: Strictly Ballroom. (1992, PG, R)
11.30 Darby And Joan. (PG, R)
1.00 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.05 Movin’ To The Country. (R)
4.30 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 11.00 Sesame Street. 11.30 Wiggle. 11.45 Andy And The Band. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.10 Dino Dex. 5.10 The Wiggles. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 MOVIE: My Freaky Family. (2024, PG) 8.55 Animal Park. 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group L. PAN v ENG. 9.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group K. COL v POR. 11.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group J. JOR v ARG. 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group H. Uruguay v Spain. Replay. 5.30 Venice: Building Beauty From A Swamp. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Heist: The Louvre’s Stolen Crown Jewels. (PGl)
8.25 Eiffel Tower: Building The Impossible. (PGan, R)
10.10 Big Fat Quiz Best Bits: Ultimate Rivals. (Mals, R)
11.05 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.35 Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields. (MA15+a, R)
2.05 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (Ml, R)
3.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R)
4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32.
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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Lady Torque TV. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing Championship. Round 3. Nitro Champs. 4.00 Duck Dynasty. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Forever
Enthralled. Continued. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 8.15 Suddenly. (1954, PG) 9.45 Discovering Film. 10.35 A Singular Crime. (2022, M, Spanish) 12.45pm Banel & Adama. (2023, M, French) 2.25 Madison. (2020, PG, German) 4.05 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 6.40 Storm Boy. (2019, PG) 8.30 Pasa Faho. (2025, M) 10.10 The Peacemaker. (1997, MA15+) 12.25am Fargo. (1996, MA15+) 2.20 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Sunday Footy Feast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance.
9.30 24 Hours In Police Custody: Black Widow Pt 1. (MA15+al, R) Police investigate a murder conspiracy.
11.50 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)
12.50 Angelyne. (Premiere, Madl)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 60 Minutes.
8.00 The Long Run. (Ml) Twelve athletes prepare for the New York Marathon.
9.30 9News Late.
10.00 The First 48: The Devil You Know. (Mav) 11.00 Love Cheats. (Ma, R)
11.50 Tasman Trails. (R)
12.40 Fish Forever. (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.
Baron. 1.30 MOVIE: Let’s Be Happy. (1957) 3.40 MOVIE: Loser Takes All. (1956, PG) 5.30 Midsomer Murders. 7.30 David Attenborough’s Mammals. 8.40 Paramedics. 9.40 Emergency. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Seinfeld. Noon All New Traffic Cops. 2.00 Motor Racing. FIA Formula E Championship. Round 11. Sanya ePrix. Highlights. 3.10 MOVIE: Batman Forever. (1995, PG) 5.40 MOVIE: Undercover Blues. (1993, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Gone In 60 Seconds. (2000, M) 9.50 MOVIE: He Ain’t Heavy. (2024, MA15+) Midnight Prodigal Son. 2.00 MOVIE: Roadkill. (2022, MA15+) 4.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 12.15pm Big Rigs Of Oz. 12.45 Seinfeld. 1.15 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Round 10. XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. Highlights. 2.25 Surfing Aust. 2.55 The Summit. 5.30 MOVIE: Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. (2015, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Fear Below. (2024, M) Midnight Arrow. 3.20 The Summit. 4.30 Lego Dreamzzz. 5.10 Late Programs.
6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.
7.00 MasterChef Australia. (PG) The 10 cooks face the iconic twins challenge inspired by MasterChef couple Sarah Todd and Declan Cleary. 8.15 Watson. (PGal) Watson and the team work alongside Laila to help a patient named Maxine, a 30-year-old who looks 10 years old. 9.15 FBI. (MA15+v) Scola and Special Agent Eva Ramos hit a roadblock after a young man is found dead on federal land. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.
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6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 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.
7.35 Michael Palin In Venezuela. (PG, R)
8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal)
9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.20 Sambre: Anatomy Of A Crime. (MA15+av) 12.35 Gomorrah. (MA15+v, R) 2.20 The Elon Musk Show. (Mdl, R) 3.25 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (Ml, R) 4.20 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo. 9.50 The Americans. 10.40 The Swiping Game. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Group J. Jordan v Argentina. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 2.30
6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 8.15 Storm Boy. (2019, PG) 10.00 The Tunnel (Part 1) (2001, M) 11.45 The Tunnel (Part
TUESDAY, June 30
8.00 Stuff The British Stole. (PG) 8.30 Lucy Worsley’s Victorian Murder Club. (PG, R)
9.30 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 10.00 Compass. (R) 10.30 ABC Late News.
6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Savage Builds. 9.25 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 11.15 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (Final, PGa)
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.30 The Negotiator. (MA15+av)
12.20 Queen Victoria’s Royal Mob. (Mlv, R) 1.15 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 1.50 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 2.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round Of 32. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 Mysteries Unearthed With Danny Trejo. 9.50 The Americans. 10.45 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGals) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Nolan and Nune witness a murder in public and immediately spring into action.
10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 11.10 The Agenda Setters. 12.10 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R) 1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl) The guides head to Tanzania. 8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) Phil Gould, Paul Gallen, Cameron Smith and James Bracey look at the latest rugby league news, with exclusive insights from an expert panel of some of the sport’s most influential figures.
9.40 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 1 Late.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)
7.30 First Dates Australia. (PGl)
8.35 Doc. (Ma) Amy, Michael and Katie help a man in distress.
9.35 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well.
10.35 The Agenda Setters.
11.35 Happy’s Place. (PGal)
12.05 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)
1.05 The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Hundred With Andy Lee. (PGls) Andy Lee is joined in the studio by a panel of Australian comedians and 100 regular Aussies via Zoom to explore the fun behind the facts that make us tick as a nation. 8.30 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 2 Late. 5.00 Today Early News.
WEDNESDAY, July 1
7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 9.05 Adventure Time. 9.50 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 11.00 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Australia’s Greatest Conman? (Ml, R)
8.30 The Great Killer Smog. (Premiere, Ma)
9.25 Coldwater. (Malsv)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.20 David Baddiel: Jews Don’t Count. (MA15+l, R) 12.25 Great British Railway Journeys. (R) 1.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32. 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)
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. (PGal)
11.30 Stumble. (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 9News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show. Pre-game coverage of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, featuring reviews, previews, interviews, highlights, opinions and topical stories, from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
8.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 3 Late. 5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6am The Movie
Show. 6.20 The Monk And The Gun. (2023, PG, Dzongkha) 8.25 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 10.40 Transcendence. (2014, M) 12.50pm Johnny Mnemonic. (1995, M) 2.40 Discovering Film. 3.30 Mr Blake At Your Service! (2023, PG, French) 5.30 Explorers. (1985, PG) 7.30 Donnie Darko. (2001, M) 9.35 The Circle. (2017) 11.40 A Useful Ghost. (2025, Thai) 2.05am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, July 2
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PG, R)
8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For France. (Premiere)
9.20 A Gentleman In Moscow. (Final, Ma)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show.
11.15 Exit. (Malv, R)
1.55 Merrill’s Marauders: Burma WWII. (Mav, R) 2.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)
4.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 32.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Cash and Eden find a compromise.
7.30 Football. AFL. Round 17. Geelong v Brisbane Lions.
10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches.
11.30 To Be Advised.
1.00 Brave New World. (MA15+asv) John becomes the centre of attention.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 1. Cronulla Sharks v Newcastle Knights. From Ocean Protect Stadium, Sydney. 10.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England. 12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 4 Late. From the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England.
5.00
6am Mr. Holmes. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.00 Explorers. (1985, PG) 9.00 The Red Turtle. (2016, PG, No dialogue) 10.30 Donnie Darko. (2001, M) 12.40pm The Circle. (2017) 2.45 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 5.00 Discovering Film. 5.50 And God Created Woman. (1956, PG, French) 7.30 Gattaca. (1997, M) 9.30 Total Recall. (1990) 11.40 Seeking Justice. (2011, MA15+) 1.40am Late Programs.
By Shayne REYNOLDS
A HUGE roll-up of players, supporters and volunteers attended Memorial Park on Saturday, 20 June, for round 7 of the 2026 Tea Gardens Soccer Club matches.
The day, tagged the ‘Aussie Roofing and Guttering’ round, was attended by Deb and Greg Fitzroy, who shared in the day’s fun and activities..
It was a picture-perfect morning where everyone came together to enjoy themselves and make the day happen.
In the Minis grade, Game 1 saw the Shovel Nose Sharks pip the Port Jackson Sharks 7 goals to 6, with Player of the Match vouchers awarded
