By Thomas O'KEEFE
FAMILIES on the Myall Coast have bid a fond farewell to Carey Mason from the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Preschool, who celebrated her retirement on Saturday 8 November.
A special and fittingly family-friendly party was thrown in Carey’s honour, to see her off from her role as the preschool’s long-serving Office and Administration Manager, which she began more than 20 years ago. Since starting at the preschool in 2000, Carey has come to know
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and help multiple local families with the critical and often unsung task of introducing children to their first structured educational experience.
Carey also helped parents and carers complete the myriad forms, inspections, funding submissions and other paperwork that make the local preschool a safe and efficient operation.
Preschool Director Judy Clarke, and Andrea Hammond, who will be filling Carey’s big shoes, organised a day of celebration, which was attended by families past and
present, and current children and staff.
Carey was the Office Manager when Andrea attended the preschool herself.
She has seen her successor grow from child to an adult with children of her own, who also attend the preschool.
“I realise I have very big shoes to fill, but Carey has been a good teacher in the handover, and it is really cool to have this opportunity,” Andrea told News Of The Area.
Carey responded by thanking the staff and committee for 25 years of friendship.
“And a big thanks to all the families and children, past and present, who have made the preschool such a welcoming and inviting
place to work,” she said.
Carey’s send-off was a huge success, as kids enjoyed a jumping castle and ping pong table, and there was plenty of food, including a special cake.
Official speeches were given by preschool Vice President Geoff Mason, and Director Judy Clarke.
THE Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA) elected a new committee at its annual general meeting (AGM) on 17 November, appointing long-time local resident Sandra Bourke as President.
The executive team for 2026 includes Vice President Thomas O’Keefe, Treasurer Kay Jones, and Secretary Bruce Murray.
Returning committee members Leigh Allen (Life Member) and Sherrie O’Keefe were re-elected, with Joan Jenkin, Lois McShane and Shirley Darch joining the committee for the first time.
Mrs Bourke said she was honoured to take on the role, noting her family’s long history with the organisation.
Her great-grandfather, Cecil Cole, helped establish the original Progress Association in 1953 and served as its first president.
The meeting also acknowledged the contribution of outgoing President O’Keefe (also a MidCoast Councillor), who moves into the Vice President role.
Members thanked Cr O’Keefe for supporting residents with Council matters and for securing the grant that delivered the MobiMat accessible beach matting at Jimmys Beach.
Treasurer Kay Jones reported that the Association remains financially stable despite rising operational costs.
A highlight of the AGM was an update from Jeanette Hart, who leads the Myall River Art Walk Group.
q The annual Seniors Festival will have an expanded arts focus in 2026.
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The group completed extensive restoration across murals and public artworks throughout the year and has several cultural projects planned for 2026.
Looking ahead, the Progress Association reaffirmed that it is “apolitical and will continue to work cooperatively with all levels of government, agencies and community groups to improve local services,
infrastructure and amenities”.
“Key priorities for 2026 include advocacy for better roads, safer traffic conditions, improved drainage, and stronger action on area maintenance and upgrades,” the Progress Association said in a statement.
“The Association will continue work to enhance parks, pathways, signage and telecommunications, deliver the annual Seniors Festival with an expanded arts focus, support the Lions Club’s proposal for a fenced off-leash dog park, prepare a fully costed plan to upgrade the Hawks Nest Community Hall, and launch a series of guerrilla-gardening projects.
“Residents are encouraged to nominate areas they believe need attention.”
Members also endorsed the development of a community memorial for long-time member Dorothy Thompson, whose persistence helped secure pathway improvements.
Mrs Bourke said encouraging broader community involvement will be an early priority.
“We have a busy year ahead, and we would very much appreciate more locals pitching in,” she said.
“A strong membership gives us a strong voice when advocating for our community.”
Residents interested in joining, volunteering or contributing ideas can email hntgprogress@gmail.com, find the HNTGPA on Facebook or visit www.hawksnestprogress. com.
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emergencies.
The small boat launch area at Cedar Park played host to the Marine Rescue landing craft, which was greeted by several Pindimar and Bundabah locals, including volunteer RFS brigade members.
Volunteer-led initiatives like these are an excellent way to practice for the realities of an actual emergency.
The boat “ramp” has suffered severe erosion, and is reduced to a very jagged
inlet of rocks, tree roots and sand, with deep mud only metres into the water; but the lander was able to take on half a dozen or so locals to make the practice run out to a hypothetical mother ship.
“The idea is that we can move people who really need to be moved out of Bundabah and onto another ship waiting in the bay, then off to get medical or other assistance on the south side,” Brad Fuller, Deputy Unit Commander (Operations) for the Lemon Tree Passage Marine Rescue
unit, told News Of The Area (NOTA).
“Come the day [the community is] actually cut off from power, phones, and the one road in and out, they will still have hope in the ability of Marine Rescue volunteers to reach them from the south side.
“Other agencies, like the SES, RFS, and Westpac Rescue Helicopter will be involved in a real emergency, and we definitely won’t be doing any mass evacuations, but we can assist in other ways, like delivering food supplies or vacating those in a serious condition.”
The landing craft’s drop-
down front made it that much easier for residents to practice boarding on foot, but the actual approach to the boat launch area is in desperate need of some modern upgrades.
A nearby jetty extending several metres into the cove was privately built some years ago, and its maintenance record is unknown.
Several locals who had not used the jetty before discovered that its only approaches were via a lowtide sandy embankment, or by accessing another street up the hill.
There is also a large
gap to jump that would preclude anyone with mobility issues.
Heavy smoke from the fires still burning in and around North Arm Cove and Karuah, added atmosphere to the exercise.
“We were very encouraged by the shoreside enthusiasm, a large group of people came out in the morning to witness and participate,” DUC Fuller said.
All involved gained valuable insight from this practical demonstration, including the stark realities of relaunching the lander, which shore-side RFS
volunteers had to push out given the extra weight of the “evacuees” on board.
The lander is a flatbottom boat, but deeper draft vessels can only pull up to the nearby jetty.
“This is the first time we have gone over with both the vessels, and our crew for the day were our current active skippers, so all of them have now had this experience for when they each lead a vessel in future.
“We have to acknowledge the difficulty in getting elderly/infirm people down to the boats, and are looking forward to [practising] this again.”
THE Housing Industry Association (HIA) has warned that housing pressures across regional NSW are reaching critical levels.
of enabling infrastructure holding back new housing supply,” HIA Executive Director Hunter, Craig Jennion said on Monday.
regional NSW accounted for 42 percent of all net migration inflows in 2024, showing a strong shift of people leaving the cities for regional life.
like Taree are ready to grow, but they need the right support from government,” Mr Jennion said.
The Housing the Regions report calls for national
and state governments to focus on planning reform, land release and training initiatives to support regional growth.
major role to play in meeting the nation’s housing targets.
“Regional NSW has a
“With the right policy focus, towns like Taree can be at the forefront of Australia’s housing recovery.”
Builders and industry leaders gathered in Taree last week for a Regional Housing Roundtable hosted with Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie and Member for Lyne Alison Penfold.
“Housing affordability and supply are no longer just city problems; they're biting hard across regional Australia.
“Yet many towns such as Taree face worsening shortages in both skilled trades and affordable homes.
“The discussions in Taree reflect the growing challenges faced by builders in regional centres, with workforce shortages, planning delays and a lack
“Across the Mid North Coast the demand for housing continues to rise, yet local builders are struggling to find land, workers and approvals fast enough to keep up.
“According to HIA’s Housing the Regions report,
“Local builders report that project approvals can take many months, material costs remain high and finding qualified trades is a constant challenge particularly for carpentry, bricklaying and electrical work.
“Regional communities
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THE skipper of a 12-15 metre monohull sailing yacht called for emergency assistance from Marine Rescue Port Stephens after a fire broke out onboard.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Andrew Harding said the emergency call was received just after 6am on Sunday 23 November.
“At 6.05am, volunteers at Marine Rescue Port Stephens received a MAYDAY call via a mobile phone from a solo yachtsman, located approximately 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 kms) south-east of Port Stephens Light.
“The experienced
skipper advised a fire had started in the vessel’s electrical systems.
“A volunteer crew was rapidly assembled and rescue vessel Port Stephens 31 was en route before 6.30am.
“Fortunately, the skilled skipper of the distressed vessel was able to extinguish the fire and turn the vessel towards shelter,” Inspector Harding said.
While the fire had been extinguished, the electronics on the yacht melted, making radio communication impossible, and leaving only a compass for navigation.
In consultation with NSW Police Marine Area Command the call was downgraded from a MAYDAY, the Marine Rescue Port Stephens crew were requested to continue responding to assist the vessel due to its reduced engine and electronic controls.
“The damage caused by the fire made the electronics inoperable.
“The yacht engine also appeared to be stuck in gear, making manoeuvring hazardous.
“At the Nelson Bay breakwall, further attempts
to disengage the engine were successful.
“The volunteer crew on board PS 31 rafted the yacht to the rescue vessel and safely escorted the sailor to an emergency mooring.
“The Marine Rescue Port Stephens crew performed exceptionally well in variable conditions and reduced visibility offshore.
“Passing showers were also a factor during the operation.
“The skipper of the yacht should also be commended; his preparedness prevented the incident from escalating further,” Inspector Harding
said.
Matt Coleborne, a volunteer crew member on board PS 31, highlighted the importance of training to ensure crews are rescue ready for any situation that arises.
“We train for multiple scenarios every single week,” he said.
“This incident is exactly the kind of situation we simulate.
“On the way to the disabled yacht, one Coxswain focused on getting us offshore as quickly and safely as possible.
“The second Coxswain
stepped through every scenario we might face on arrival, allocating roles and talking through our response options.
“Honestly, the training can feel pretty relentless sometimes in this unit –which is why it can all come together so quickly, even when you’ve just jumped out of bed at 6am on a Sunday morning,” Coleborne said.
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based notfor-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
By Alex MITCHELL, AAP
ROAD-TRIPPERS will
be able to charge their electric vehicles at tourism destinations, in what one state hopes will be a win for the regions.
NSW's third round of grants boosting EV charging infrastructure will result in 159 new chargers being deployed in 48 regional hotspots, with drivers encouraged to check out towns and inject money into local economies before they hit the road.
MidCoast Council will get
10. The chargers will be highpowered at between 22kW and 100kW, which can fully charge a standard EV SUV in about an hour.
Climate and Energy Minister Penny Sharpe said it would make NSW the easiest place in Australia to own an EV.
Exact locations are yet to be finalised but government officials said they would be installed at "iconic road trip routes" and at "key tourism destinations", including at rest stops, visitor centres and holiday hotspots.
"Whether you live regionally or are setting off on a road trip, the new chargers open exciting opportunities to travel further with confidence, Ms Sharpe said.
The $5.9 million worth of grants will feature $3.2 million in private investment, with six companies including NRMA and Woolworths to install the infrastructure.
"Regional NSW is full of hidden gems and now EV drivers have more places to stop and charge… communities outside the city will welcome more visitors and see the opportunities
these chargers bring to showcase everything their towns have to offer," Regional Minister Tara Moriarty said.
In July, NSW announced $2.8 million in grants and
$2.2 million in private capital to add 549 car-charging facilities in 130 suburbs over the coming year.
According to the Electric Vehicle Council 2024 annual
q The chargers will be high-powered at between 22kW and 100kW, which can fully charge a standard EV SUV in about an hour.
MEMBERS of local community groups learned valuable Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) skills on Wednesday, 5 November.
The training was delivered by Bronwyn Francis of Bonum Consulting, with six places in the training course offered free of charge to locals.
The course was held in the new learning space at the Tea Gardens Library.
Supported by a comprehensive textbook and slide deck, the course gave attendees practical skills and confidence to recognise and respond to mental-health concerns being experienced by work colleagues, volunteers, family and friends.
The training was attended by a volunteer
from the Lions Club of Tea Gardens, who described the experience as “fantastic”.
“It’s an amazing course, and we’re so fortunate to have Bronwyn in our community,” they said.
“Ours is an elderly community, and it’s really important that we can recognise issues around mental health, loneliness, depression, and anxiety in our community.
“This course was great
for that.”
Mental Health First Aid Australia was founded in 2000 by Betty Kitchener and her husband, Professor Tony Jorm, a leading mentalhealth researcher.
Their goal was to extend the concept of first aid to include mental health, empowering everyday people to confidently support someone experiencing a mentalhealth problem or crisis.
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COFFS HARBOUR MP Gurmesh Singh has been elected as the new leader of the NSW Nationals, following the shock resignation of Dugald Saunders last week.
It is the latest promotion for Mr Singh, a former macadamia and blueberry farmer from Woolgoolga, who was named Deputy Leader of the NSW National Party in June 2024.
Mr Singh ran unopposed in a party vote last Tuesday morning to be elected leader, less than 24 hours after Mr Saunders’ exit, who cited family reasons for leaving the top job.
Member for Tamworth Kevin Anderson is the new deputy leader, while Sarah Mitchell MLC remains the party’s leader in the Upper House.
Mr Singh, who was first elected to parliament in 2019, said it was an honour to lead the party forward.
“Our team will continue to represent regional NSW to the very best of our abilities,” he said.
“The wellbeing of regional communities is at the heart of everything we do, and I thank my party room colleagues for affording me the opportunity to continue the great work of the Nationals across NSW.”
He also thanked Mr Saunders for his “leadership and guidance” in recent years.
Congratulating him on the promotion, Federal National Party leader David Littleproud praised Mr Singh’s “wealth of experience”.
“I look forward to working with Gurmesh and I know he has a lot to offer, including his
q Newly elected NSW Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh addresses the media.
By Andrew VIVIAN
ALL sectors have weighed in on the Federal Coalition’s decision to abandon Net Zero by 2050.
This major tool for combatting climate change involves balancing the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere with the amount removed.
Patrick Leyland, Chief Digital Officer at Populares and former Director of Digital Campaigns for the Australian Labor Party, has previously recommended that Labor highlights the economic benefits to ordinary people when discussing energy policy, rather than the seemingly abstract “Net Zero”.
He told News Of The Area that regional areas are positioned to benefit enormously from the growth of renewable energy, and the advantages are overwhelmingly economic.
Stronger local economy
Local energy generation brings down costs.
When more energy is produced closer to where people live and work, households and small businesses see lower bills and more reliable supply.
Mr Leyland also pointed out that renewables bring jobs.
Large-scale wind, solar, storage and grid upgrades create a surge in construction work - the kind of trades and contractor jobs that keep money in the community and open up long-term roles in maintenance, operations and community energy initiatives.
He said affordable clean energy is also becoming a magnet for new industries and manufacturers, such as food processors, data-driven businesses and emerging clean-tech industries.
These all prioritise regions with stable, low-cost power.
Locally-produced renewable energy gives regions greater protection from volatility in international coal and gas prices.
Renewables also offer diversified income streams for farmers and landholders, reduced energy costs for irrigation and refrigeration, and opportunities for on-farm generation.
“Taken together, renewables give regions… the chance to build a stronger, more self-reliant local economy, one with lower energy costs, more jobs and new industries that keep young people in the region.”
Coalition’s position Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan released a statement saying the Coalition’s joint agreement to drop Net Zero is a move that will help Australian households and businesses achieve a cheaper, better and fairer way to lower emissions.
“The Coalition’s
decision to drop Net Zero puts Australians and the electorates that we represent first,” the statement read.
“Our plan is far cheaper than Labor’s *$9 trillion Net Zero plan, which would put Medicare and NDIS at risk.
“OECD countries have been cutting their emissions by one percent per year while Australia has been cutting its emissions by about two percent per year - double the OECD rate.
“We should do our fair share to reduce global emissions, but not more than the rest of the world.”
Mr Conaghan said energy would be cheaper because: “Our policy means opening up our grid to nuclear and removing the moratorium, as well as using emission reduction technology in gas and coal, like carbon capture and storage, while having renewables as a sensible proportion of the mix.
“Australia can’t mitigate
q Locally-produced renewable energy, like solar power, benefits communities.
all the world’s emissions when we’re only a bit over one percent of global emissions.
“So, why wouldn’t we focus more on adaptation with direct environmental action in land management, and investment in disaster mitigation like flood levees, dams and more cool burns?
“Labor’s 2030 and 2035 targets will reduce our emissions by 4.7 percent per year, putting pressure on households and industry.”
Mr Conaghan’s colleague in the electorate of Lyne, Alison Penfold MP, said abandoning Net Zero does not equate to abandoning climate action.
“We will do our fair share to reduce global emissions, but not more than the rest of the world,” she said.
“If we continue down Labor’s reckless plan, Australians will only feel more pain, with the estimated cost of net zero at $7 to $9 trillion, or $300,000 per Australian.”
Report ‘misrepresented’
The Coalition’s figure of *$9 trillion is based on a report from Net Zero Australia (NZAu), which is a partnership between the University of Melbourne, the University of Queensland, and Princeton University.
It aims to be “technology neutral, evidence driven and non-political”.
NZAu issued a media release on 5 November criticising how its research had been interpreted and also confused with a report from 2023.
“Different individuals and groups have been misrepresenting key cost estimates from the NZAu Australia Project as ‘the cost of Australia reaching net zero’,” it said.
It clarified that:
- projected costs for reaching Net Zero in Australia by 2050 would be $300 billion over 25 years, not $9 trillion.
- this cost would consist primarily of overseas investment - cost projections for nonrenewable energy resources did not include their substantial fuel costs
The Climate Council, a spin-off from the Climate Commission, which was abolished by the Coalition in 2013, said that abandoning Net Zero “would spell disaster for Australia’s climate, economy and household bills”. It claims that Australian Government spending on disaster recovery would increase seven-fold by 2090, productivity would take a $135-423 billion hit by 2063 - with workers hampered by extreme heat - and deaths caused by heatwaves would increase by 440 percent in Sydney and 260 percent in Melbourne.
The Council said policy uncertainty would disrupt confidence and clarity for business, costing the economy $2 trillion in lost investment.
Weaker exports and lower growth over the next 24 years and prolonged reliance on gas and coal, could see household power bills increase by $449 by 2030.
CEO Amanda McKenzie, said: “What the Coalition is really advocating for is a more dangerous future for all Australians.
“More floods in Taree and Grafton, more fire seasons like Black Summer, and the demise of the Great Barrier Reef.
“They’ve gone from: ‘I don’t hold a hose, mate’ to ‘let’s put fuel on the fire’.”
Professor Joel Gilmore, Climate Councilor and energy expert, said: “Renewable power is already the lowestcost form of new energy.
“Four million Australian households with rooftop solar know that.”
When asked by Sky News if renewable energy is more expensive, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, said: “Not only do I not agree, economists don’t agree, scientists don’t agree, the Australian people don’t agree”.
By Kat WONG and Alex MITCHELL, AAP
THE Liberal party's latest leader has thrown down the gauntlet, vowing to fight with her ailing party as a crucial election looms.
First-term MP Kellie Sloane completed her meteoric ascent to the top of the NSW Liberals on Friday after her predecessor Mark Speakman gave way to mounting pressure and resigned.
With just 18 months to try turn around the party's poor polling before the state election, she said she was ready to get to work.
"I don't underestimate the challenge ahead of us," Ms Sloane told reporters on Friday.
"I am ready for the fight."
Housing, infrastructure and transport are emerging as policy priorities as Ms Sloane promised to help families and young Australians.
But she faces a significant uphill battle.
No first-term opposition has won an election in NSW or federally since the 1930s
while recent polls suggest the coalition would lose more seats to Labor if an election was held today.
"They are in a pretty dire spot at the moment," election analyst Ben Raue told AAP.
"It's a very easy mechanical change to make, to sack someone and replace them with someone else, but unless that is the specific reason why you're unpopular, it's not going to change anything."
Though Premier Chris Minns acknowledged he was in competition with Ms Sloane, he stressed their parties had a responsibility to work together.
He also refused to rest on his laurels as the NSW Liberal Party had historically been a "formidable force".
"Pretty much every election in New South Wales has been close - this one will be close too," he told reporters.
"The last thing I want voters to think is that we're counting our chickens, because that's the shortest distance between us losing the next election and where we are today."
q MP Kellie Sloane (centre) is the new leader of the NSW Liberal Party. Photo: Kellie Sloane MP FB.
But the greatest danger to the NSW Liberals, could come from within.
The chaotic aftermath of the federal party's election wipe-out did serious "brand damage" to the Liberal's state brands, Mr Speakman said at his resignation.
While Ms Sloane said she was not blind to the issue, she backed Opposition Leader Sussan Ley and repeatedly emphasised the "unity" of the state branch.
"I'm not going to stand here and pretend that some of the dysfunction that we've seen over time federally won't impact us at state level," she said.
"But I believe in Sussan Ley as our leader."
Ahead of the party room meeting, Ms Ley lauded the new leader as an "outstanding young woman".
Ms Sloane, a mother of three, enjoyed a decades-long career as a journalist and news presenter before teaming up with Healthy Harold to lead not-for-profit Life Education NSW.
Beaten in pre-selection for former premier Gladys
Berejiklian's Willoughby seat in 2022, Ms Sloane was comfortably elected as MP for the eastern Sydney electorate of Vaucluse at the 2023 state election and rapidly appointed to the opposition frontbench under Mr Speakman.
As late as Thursday morning, Mr Speakman was determined to hold onto his crown, launching a media blitz where he downplayed speculation of a spill.
But when Ms Sloane - a friend and moderate faction
colleague - declared her intention to lead, he agreed to step away.
Shadow AttorneyGeneral Alister Henskens had considered challenging for the leadership but pulled out before the meeting.
Ms Sloane, 52, became the second woman this week to have deposed a male state Liberal leader after Victoria's coalition opposition dumped Brad Battin in favour of firstterm MP Jess Wilson.
Female representation has
been a recurring issue for the Liberal Party over concerns the coalition is bleeding votes from women.
Standing with her deputy Natalie Ward, Ms Sloane said she hoped to inspire more women to enter politics. Ms Sloane will steer the coalition with new Nationals leader Gurmesh Singh, who was elected unopposed last Tuesday after Dugald Saunders' shock resignation. The next NSW election will be in March 2027.
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By John BLACKBOURN
BACK in February this year I wrote about our disappearing airlines, particularly the ones that serve regional and rural areas.
The big boys are only interested in the high-volume capital city traffic which means that the lesser populated but important regional areas are at real risk of losing air services to the capital cities.
My interests went back a long way
when I was in business and East West Airlines (EWA), which was the only airline in Australia that owned its own aircraft, was losing business due to the decline of regional commerce due to a longer-thanexpected rural drought.
At that time an American helicopter company thought it could expand by offering to save EWA.
This regional owned airline had merged with Tamair (which taught me to fly), but it finally disappeared into becoming part of Qantas Link which still provides services to the larger regional cities.
Since then, we have had Hazelton airline from Orange and Kendell from Wagga which joined up to become REX or regional Express.
It is this airline that basically financially failed about twelve months ago but has been kept in operation by government subsidy.
It seems the government has realised the growing importance of regional and rural locations, into which many capital city residents are moving for cheaper
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DEAR Jasminda,
FOR five years, I have been minding a friend's dog (Minty) while they go on holidays.
This is usually no problem; the dog and I get on very well.
This time, though, I was left with instructions that Minty (who is 15) now eats breakfast at 4.30am and dinner at 3.00pm every day, and that she gets upset when she isn't fed at those times.
Despite this, Minty slept in until 7.00am, which is when I fed her.
I was also told that Minty whines if she doesn't get her walk at 9am, however we walked every evening at 6.00pm and she was just fine.
The other instruction was that she was very frail and so could only walk to the end of the street, however, she had boundless energy, so we walked to the next suburb.
Should I tell the owner?
Dear Rosie,
Now, in the ring, with his show handler, he will trot around in a square, and stand to attention, and let a stranger *throat clear* check his testicles to make sure they are present and of equal size (I don't make the rules, Rosie), and he has done this so many times that he is now a champion.
At home, however, he is more like Jake the Muss out of Once Were Warriors. He gets in people's faces.
He brawls with dogs that don't look like him (so he's also apparently a racist).
To make matters worse, he likes to watch moments of intimacy (giving off serious Jeffrey Epstein vibes).
It's all very worrisome.
The point I'm trying to make, though, is that dogs (like children) are very adaptable (and very manipulative).
In this instance, Rosie, I think you should just keep quiet about Minty's change in routine.
It's not like she's going to report back that you've not followed the dog-sitting checklist.
As long as you handed her back with a similar disposition and physicality as you received her, I think you've done well.
You may have even taught Minty a few important lessons. That 4.30am nonsense isn't sustainable.
Rosie P.
Dogs are very much like children. They develop certain behaviours with their parents, but will respond to other people in an entirely different way.
I think a lot of it comes down to boundaries and expectations from all involved parties.
I know this, because I own a show dog.
homes and a better lifestyle.
This has been a good move by the Government; keeping the operation alive and functioning until a buyer could be found. Suddenly another USA company in the air freight business, Air T, has entered the space for acquiring REX.
They are said to be dealing with both the receiver in order to buy the airline and the government in relation to continuing with its subsidy until such a time as REX
I REFER to the recent letter from Charles Hemming, in which he links the increasing amount of renewable energy in the grid to what he terms as the likely demise of the Tomago Aluminium Smelter.
This assertion is not true.
All of the smelter’s electrical power is currently supplied by AGL Energy through a fixed price supply contract which was signed in 2018 and runs through December 2028.
This means that the smelter is totally
independent of power price variations experienced by other industrial and domestic customers.
It is widely assumed that the smelter’s power supply contract is heavily subsidised by government, reflecting the perceived importance of the industry to the nation at the time the contract terms were negotiated.
Tomago Aluminium is NSW’s largest user of electricity. It is majority owned by Rio Tinto which also has operational control over two other aluminium smelters in Australia.
The terms of any electricity supply
DEAR News Of The Area,
I AM an older parent and have accepted the fact that my children and wife come first in regards to IT requirements and usage.
It is only natural that, like a musical instrument, the more practice means the more expertise.
However, why may it be that when I look for a charger and lead, it has disappeared?
I tried a quiet corner of the house with a power point and this was OK for a week, however like mice they detected a point of interest.
Electricity leads have one lead, so how can anyone save money when every IT system creates their own recharging lead?
Regards, Warren GIBBS, Bulahdelah.
contract beyond 2028 are obviously of crucial importance to the future economics of the Tomago operation, and negotiations about future supply have clearly been underway between Rio, energy suppliers and State and Federal Governments for some time.
The Federal Government and Rio Tinto both recognise that the future for aluminium smelting in Australia depends on securing commercially viable, low-carbon energy supply contracts.
Indeed, the future of Rio Tinto’s Boyne Smelter has recently been secured through
I'm pretty sure she knew you were onto her.
If Minty has now gone back to her old ways, so be it.
It's not for you to deal with.
And at age 15, there may not be many more opportunities for you and Minty to conspire together. Possibly none, if her owner reads News Of The Area.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
can be profitably realigned.
This is a most welcome decision by Air T.
Without obviously knowing any of the details that are being dealt with in negotiations to purchase REX , I would hope that the population of regional locations will similarly be optimistic and productive in relation to the survival of REX and the service it provides to “the bush”.
a major renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement backed by the Queensland Government.
Rio Tinto is a publicly listed company which during 2024 reported an after-tax profit of US$11.6 billion, of which their aluminium division contributed approximately 15 percent.
NSW’s coal-fired power stations and high voltage transmission network were sold to private sector companies by the NSW Government ten years ago.
Regards, Gordon SUTCLIFFE, Hawks Nest.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
CHRISTMAS can be a difficult time for many, which is why the Salvation Army holds a Christmas Gift Appeal and Toy Drive.
For nearly four decades, these initiatives have brought smiles to the faces of families doing it tough.
Thousands of gifts were collected last year, setting records in parts of the Hunter region.
Salvation Army Auxiliary Lieutenant Bernie Muendel said the community’s support is what makes the annual Toy Drive so powerful.
“We know that costof-living pressures are impacting people, so seeing the community still donating what they can to help
others is just so touching,” Lieutenant Muendel said.
The Salvation Army emphasises that gifts for all ages are appreciated, including babies and teenagers, and asks that they be new and unwrapped, so that anyone coming to the Salvation Army can choose gifts suitable for their families.
Those looking to donate are encouraged to bring toys, books, and games for younger children, and gift vouchers, sports equipment and beauty products for teenagers.
“We encourage parents to bring their children along when choosing a gift to donate.
“Allowing kids to select a present for a child their own age is a powerful way
to teach them the true meaning of giving.”
Such appeals and drives have helped change lives for the better, helping parents and children build new lives in safety, warmth and choice.
Locally, the Myall Coast Community Art and Craft Centre will be accepting new and unwrapped donations, situated behind the Council office in Myall Street, Tea Gardens.
“The Centre is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and Sundays 11am to 2pm,” local volunteer Elsa Jones told NOTA.
“All gifts, small and large, can be dropped off before Tuesday 9 December.
“They will then be collected by a Salvos
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
THE “Broughton Islands” were named after Captain William Broughton, whose first visit to our coastline was in August 1795 when he sought shelter, during adverse weather, in the lee of the islands near the entrance to Port Stephens on board HMS Providence.
The name “Broughton Islands” appears to have been
adopted by the 1860s with reference to the main island and the cluster of smaller islands and rocky outcrops that form the group.
The largest land form in the group is now known as Broughton Island and the outcrops have been given their own identity including Cod Rock, North Rock, East Head or Little Broughton, Snapper Rock and the majestic Looking Glass,
originally known as South Rock.
A projecting headland on the mainland coast, closest to the island, is now named the Little Gibber, once known as Dark Point.
This all may seem confusing to the reader however for those who are regular visitors to the island, the names are well known and generally relate to where the fish are biting.
community service leader from Raymond Terrace.”
Donations will also be accepted at Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank branches until 12 December.
NGM Group’s Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank is teaming up with The Salvation Army again this year.
Head of Community and Sustainability Kirrah McClelland said the organisation is dedicated to helping as many families as possible.
“We were truly touched by the generosity of our community last year… and we hope to exceed that number again this year,” Ms McClelland said.
“Christmas is such a special time and coming together as a community to wrap our arms around those in need this season is our absolute honour.”
By Anne JOHNSON, Tea Gardens Family Research and Local History
FOR many years I have been compiling a folder on the trees of the Tea Gardens area, with photographs I have collected and taken, recording their various stages of growth and researching their history.
The loss of a huge branch from the Moreton Bay Fig outside the Police Station was sad news for us all, leaving us wondering about the tree’s future.
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again for 2025 is a real testament to what this event has become for our community.”
The Beachside Pro Am attracts more than 280 amateur golfers alongside a strong field of Australia’s top PGA professionals each year.
While the competition
Charles Hagon opened a wine saloon in Tea Gardens in 1884, then expanded it so
it became our second hotel in 1887.
He took an active
interest in local affairs and in 1890 he was responsible for planting the Moreton Bay
q The Police Station fig tree a century ago.
is a major drawcard, Emily says the atmosphere is what brings people back.
“From the moment players arrive to the moment they leave, there’s a feeling around this event that you don’t forget,” she said.
The win also shines a light on the team effort behind the scenes.
“Our volunteers are incredible. Their time, energy and commitment are a huge part of why this tournament runs so
smoothly every year,” Emily said.
“The greens crew continue to present a course that players describe as one of the best prepared surfaces they encounter.
“The pro shop team, events staff, administration, bar staff and kitchen crew all contribute to delivering an event the whole club can be proud of.
“This award belongs to everyone involved and reflects the spirit of a proud regional community.”
figs along the waterfront, as well as the iconic tree on the bare hill on the way into town, on land he gifted to his daughter, Margaret.
As with all things, some survive better than others and require more helphopefully our latest casualty next to the Police Station can survive.
Our council has been taking an active interest with an arborist and others assessing the situation.
The huge neighbouring fig tree and the one on Ogden Street around the corner are still doing well.
My folder opens with a poem I wrote to celebrate
our trees and their place in our lives.
Good Old Trees
They stand like patient sentinels
As our generations pass on bye,
Forming a backdrop for our lives
The elements and years defy.
A comforting thought, in times past
My forebears were witnesses to these,
The gradually changing scenes, spread
Among the many, now olden trees.
Bulahdelah Golf Club Report
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE ladies' last catch-up
Monthly Mug was played on Wednesday 19th November and the winner was Kath Guyer with 67nett from
By Kay BERCZELLY
MENS Gala Day Wednesday 19th November 2025
We had 41 bowlers today & both grass & synthetic surfaces were used.
Overall Winners with a total of 36 were Ronnie Berczelly, Gareth Cuss & Mark Vollmer.
Morning Winners
Meryl Reinhard with 73nett. Meryl also got the jackpot, Meg South got the NTP and Barbie Gordon was the best putter.
Al Jobson was the winner of the Vet's Stableford on Thursday 20th November with 41pts from Steve Sharp with 40pts and Bob
decided by the lowest winning margin of 3 were Col Mowbray, Chris Fredericks & Bruce Murray.
Afternoon Winners decided by the highest winning score of 23 were Geoff Page, Bill Thrift & Phil Thrift.
Garden Eatery Voucher winner today John Moore.
Ladies Bowls Tuesday 18th November 2025.
We had 21 ladies today
Denelzen with 38pts. NTPs were Ray Mansell, Jim Parnell and Ken Hughes. Wayne Pollard got the jackpot, and the birdie putt. The most excited player on the day was John Stellema who eagled the 5th with a great shot in the hole from 155m out!
& played 4 rinks of 4 bowl pairs & 1 rink of 3 bowl triples. All played on our synthetic green.
Winners with the lowest Margin of 6 were Leona Clissold, Vicki McMillan, Carolyn Fredericks. A very big thank you to Leona Clissold for being a swinger today.
Greater Newcastle Bowls - Rookie Pairs Tournament
Two of our up & coming
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
THE 2025 Hawks Nest Ladies Golf Presentation Day took place last week, where successes from throughout the year were recognised and celebrated. There were some very distinguished awards presented for achievement at District and Club level, as well as at Veteran Women’s Golf Association (VWGA) level.
In her stellar year of golf at Hawks Nest, Pauline
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS week ending 21st
November
Monday: N/S 1. C
Richards & S Matheson, 2. B Eyre & D Hipkins, 3. D Dale & J Armstrong.
E/W 1. S Bowen & A Ryan, 2. L Butler & S Fuller, 3. L Howarth & E Greenhalgh.
Tuesday: N/S 1. A & J Macintosh, 2. D Dummitt & P Lau, 3. L Eardley & C Edgecombe.
Hawks Nest Vets
By Len Gough
18/11/2025.
HN VETS Stableford Event
Due to Course
Barham took home the prestigious Robyn Rumble Memorial Trophy (best 54 Hole Nett Score) for the second year in succession. This trophy was presented by John Rumble on behalf of the family.
Pauline was also the Division 3 Scratch Winner and C Grade Champion. Additionally, she was Runner up in the 2025 Champion of Champions in the Nett Division for C Grade at District Level.
Di Bott was awarded the 2025 Lee Fidden Trophy, presented by the Fidden Family to the most
E/W 1. P & B Ness, 2. S Low & G Muggleton, 3. K Mc Murray & C Low.
Wednesday: N/S 1. P
Baily & J Gray, 2. A Ryan & E White, 3. B Treharne & S Matheson
E/W 1. L Wood & G Smith, 2=. C Lance & M Churton, 2=. E Digby & D Hipkins.
Friday: N/S 1. J& T Thatcher, 2=. P Baily & J Gray, 2=. J Fowler & B Taylor. E/W 1=. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 1=. J Glover & N Grehan, 3. E Digby & C Bywater.
Renovations only Back Nine Played (Nett Scores)
1st Ross Weightman 21c/b
2nd Tony Ward 21
3rd Des Pagett 19c/b
A single stableford was played on Saturday 22nd November and the A grade winner was Arrin Gardiner with 42pts from Paul Smithson with 36pts. B grade winner was Brad Gleeson with 41pts from Al Benson with 39pts. C grade winner was John
Stellema with 38pts from Graeme Buck with 36pts. Ladies' winner was Meryl Reinhard with 35pts on a c/b from Terry Stellema. NTPs were Murray Sharp, Steve Fitzgerald, Paul Cheers and Lou Smith.
Long drivers were Murray Sharp, Marty Bramble,
Brad Gleeson and Lou Smith. Brad also managed to grab the jackpot.
The players were rewarded at the end of the day with prawns left over from the very successful Police Charity Day, and the course was rewarded with a beautiful downpour!
bowlers Les Smith & Craig Macdonald, who won their qualifying section at Raymond Terrace on 27th September 2025, attended Raymond Terrace on Friday 20th November to compete in the NSW State Rookie Pairs Final Playoffs.
The boys were supported by about 20 of our Tea Gardens Bowlerswhich was a great turn out & cheered our boys on.
consistent player over the year.
Di was also The Scratch Runner Up in the 3rd Division Championship, Nett Winner with Jo Scott in the Foursomes Championship, and took home the Grandmother’s Trophy for Tuesday players.
Jo Scott was also the winner of the trophy for the player in Division 3 with the Best Handicap Reduction.
Jo reduced her handicap by a fantastic 8.2 strokes during 2025.
A big winner at VWGA
Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts
By John EDWARDS
20th NOVEMBER.
Winners: Gene McKenzie and Graeme Bramley who were undefeated on the night.
Runners up: Michael Russom and Clint Harris.
Ladies highest score: Lyn Peirson-135. Men’s highest score: Shane-100.
Darts are on every Thursday night. Everyone is welcome to play.
4th Martin Robertson 19c/b Balls down to 13c/b
Nearest To Pin
10th Colin Rapley
5th Ronald Wright (Birdie)
level was Cheryl Rose, who took out top honours in the 2025 Country Championship as Nett Winner in the Senior Veteran Division (70+).
At club level, Cheryl was also the Division 2 Eclectic Champion. Division 1 was won by Sue Kovacs, who was also a recipient of The Mabel McKenzie Brooch VWGA Senior Vets Division.
Marcia Smith was Division 2 Scratch Winner in the VWGA Championships, as well as taking home the Lee Fidden Trophy in Division 1.
Denise Sainty was Hawks Nest Club Champion for 2025, winning the Division 1 Scratch Championship, as well as Scratch Winner Division 1 Foursomes with Angela Clipperton, and runner up in the Short Course Championship.
At District Level Densie was Division1 Nett Winner in the 2025 Champion of Champions event, and Winner of the District Medal for Division 1. Club Championship Winners in each division were published recently
By Tony SMITH
20/11/2025. 4 PERSON Ambrose. 9 Holes.
1. Ronald Wright & Tony McClure & Allan Morgan & John Dunning 27.25
In their first match played at 9am against Avoca Beach, the boys admitted they were beaten by a stronger side 16-8. It didn't dampen their spirits.
Game 2 played at 1.30pm saw the boys take on a very strong Merimbula side, while they bowled well, the Merimbula lads bowled better, final score 15-4.
The third & final game
in the NOTA, and a full list of our many other winners will be available shortly on the HNGC webpage.
Congratulations on all of your wonderful achievements this year, ladies.
And thank you to everyone who participated throughout the 2025 season - well played!
A small field played in last Saturday’s Stableford event, including visitors from Kew Country Club and Easts Leisure. However, the day belonged to Cheryl Foster, who played a fantastic game featuring chip ins on the 1st and the 16th in her winning round of 42 points. Jo Buttrey birdied the 16th, and Roma Bernardin also chipped in on the 16th.
Well played, ladies!
Results: Saturday 15/11/25
Ladies 18 Hole Stableford Event
Overall Winners: 1st Cheryl Foster 42 (best score of the day); 2nd Judi Salmon 38 C/B; 3rd Sue Brownrigg 38 Place Getters (37
of the day, interrupted by a thunderstorm for 30 minutes, saw the boys take on Wagga Wagga.
Interestingly enough, Wagga Wagga defeated Merimbula earlier in the day. The boys played some of their best bowls & cheered on the Tea Gardens - won 10-9.
Great effort Les & Craig, the Tea Gardens Bowling community are very proud of your efforts !
C/B – 36): Jo Buttrey, Antje Basson, Carol Maher, Janet Moore
NTP Hole 5: Di Bowes
The Tuesday morning competition was shortened to 9 holes this week due to the Annual Presentation. Games this week were played on the back 9 due to course renovations.
Results: Tuesday 18/11/25
Overall Winners: 1st Rhonda Dorman 19; 2nd Sue Hair 18; 3rd Karen Serhan 17 C/B
Place Getters: Sue Fordy, Elsa Jones, Judi Salmon
Thursday Lady Vets saw a field of 36 players take to the course in steamy conditions. There were some great nett scores carded by June London and Deb Dummett among others, but today’s Play of the Day was a great chip in for birdie on the 10th by Dawn Gough – well played!
Results: Thursday 20/11/25
1st Jo Scott -5; 2nd Marg Bonney -4; 3rd Sue Hair -3; 4th Liz Ross -1 C/B NTP Hole 16: Division 1 Deb Dummett; Division 2 Debbie Andrews; Division 3 Pat Marr
van der VEN
Thomas Willem “Tom”
Passed away peacefully on 20.11.2025
Aged 90 years
Late of Tea Gardens
Formerly of Kenthurst
Beloved husband of Joy (dec’d). A loving father to Sandra and Marcus (dec’d) and a much loved Opa to Alana. A dear brother to Trudy and Inge and a loving companion to Annette.
Family and Friends of TOM are warmly invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held in the Chapel of Lance Boots Funerals, 3 Johnson Close, Raymond Terrace, on FRIDAY 28.11.2025 at 11:00am
LANCE BOOTS FUNERALS
4987 2101
www.lancebootsfunerals.com.au
nee Garling Beverley
10.09.1932 - 20.11.2025
Beloved wife of Donald Seath(dec).
Adored mother of Margaret, Lorelle and Donna and mother-in-law of Keith, Larry and James. Treasured grandmother of Rachel, Oliver and Nicholas, Kate and Joel, Cassie, Becki and Shelby. Much loved GG of her 15 great grandchildren.
A loyal and caring sister, aunty and friend who gave and received continuous love for 93 years, including most recently during her time at The Grange and Estia Home Care in Tea Gardens.
Family and friends are warmly invited to Celebrate the life of Beverley on FRIDAY, November 28th 2025 at St Stephen’s Church, Witt St, Tea Gardens at 2:00pm.
Antique China & Figurines, English Silver, Fountain Pens, Old Jewellery & Watches. Please phone: Annie 0419 219 634 or Ron 0408 967 747
It is with great saddness that we announce the passing of Dorothy Thompson aged 97 on the 14th of November.
Dorothy passed away both peacefully and quietly, will be sadly missed by both family and friends.
A memorial gathering will take place at the Country Club on the 11th December at 2pm.
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FRONT & rear bumper for early model VW Beetle. Reasonable cond. $100 for both. 0414 936 625 f231025
HANAMAX compact 8mm projector in box $70. 0416 089 747
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TEA GARDENS COUNTRY CLUB LTD.
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NOTICE of ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the 54th Annual General Meeting of Tea Gardens Country Club Ltd will be held in the Clubhouse, Yalinbah Street, Tea Gardens on Sunday 30th November 2025 at 9 a.m. Warren Gooley General Manager
Members, please note that access to the meeting and Clubhouse will be closed from 9am. The Club will open at the conclusion of the Meeting.
Members are asked to carry proof of membership and arrive in time to sign the Members’ Attendance Register prior to the commencement of the Meeting.
WANTED URGENTLY
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TEA Gardens - Hawks Nest Men’s Shed Annual Garage Sale 25 Wanya Road, Tea Gardens, Saturday Nov 29th. 8am to 12noon Air compressors power tools, hand tools garden tools and chairs numerous other items and products made by shed members e271125
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SAMSUNG Blu-Ray Player, AWA 21inch TV, Canon Pixma Printer, Black Floor Lamp, Iwalk Treadmill 0409 829 140 F271125
ALUMINIUM extension ladder, ext to 4.7m $90 ph 6582 5885
LAMP shades x 2, new $20. 0493 777 707 F180925
LEATHER coat, mens. Made in AU. $95. 0428 287 239
LEATHER jacket, ladies new, worth $400 will sell $100 0493 777 707
LIFEJACKETS PFD Level 50. Adults $50.00 Juniors $40.00 Good used condition Located in HN. Call 0493 078 190
MICROWAVE Russell Hobbs RHM0300 61cm wide, still in the box, $100. Tanilba Bay 0415 302 447
MUSIC case, leather + valuable scores $100 0418 191 818
OUTDOOR coffee table new in box. Top black durostone 93 x 93cm Freedom range. 45cm H $55 4981 2713 F070825
PAINTING of vase & flowers, framed, 4ft x 2.5ft. $100. 0493 777 707 F070825
PAVING bricks cement 20 x 10 cm RRP $63/sq m nearly 7m2 $100 4938 5923 F030425
PEDASTAL fan, steel, good condition. $50 0402 207 519 f301025
Australian Native Landscapes Pty Ltd is the leader in Horticultural manufacture and distribution on the East Coast of Australia. Celebrating over 50 years of leading the industry ANL remains an Australian family owned and operated business.
We are currently seeking energetic Administration / Customer Service Officer, for our Horticultural Products manufacturing facility at Tea Gardens.
Position requirements:
* At least six months customer service experience (preferred but not essential)
* Must have current valid driver’s license (essential)
* Enthusiastic, hard-working attitude and commitment to providing exceptional customer service
* A focus on ensuring our high safety standards are met
* Computer literacy skills – Microsoft Office and familiarity with operating weighbridge and POS software (desirable but not essential) on the job training can be provided
* Understanding of landscaping materials (desirable)
* Comfortable working alone and following set instructions
* Availability to work flexible hours including early mornings and weekends
* Availability to work weekends (essential)
The successful applicants will have great customer service skills, a high level of professionalism, be well presented, proactive and selfmotivated and focused on providing maximum customer satisfaction.
Duties will include but not limited to the following:
Serving customers in our sales office, completing sales, operating a till and handling cash
Aiding and giving information to customers regarding product selection and delivery options
Operating weighbridge software and communicating information to the group
Attending phone and enquiries.
If this sounds like you, please email your CV to careers@anlscape.com.au
Only people with the right to work in Australia need apply. Recruiters need not apply.
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SUNDAY
ABC TV, 7.30pm
With a fan base as devoted as any rock band, this music trivia show is still entertaining audiences 20 years after it first burst onto the scene. Tonight, host Adam Hills and team captains Alan Brough and Myf Warhurst welcome another OG back to the panel: Angie Hart (pictured, middle), the lead singer of pop band Frente! who appeared on the show’s pilot episode in 2005. In fact, Hart was a pioneer of the show’s “Substitute” round, singing from the Torana 1600 service manual. She’s on the mic again this time, hoping teammates Brough and Zoë Coombs Marr (pictured, with Hart) can decode lyrics from a table tennis strategy guide.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. Celebrates Jane Edmanson’s 38 years on the ABC.
8.30 Maigret. (Mav) Maigret grapples with his failure and tries to understand the man whom he failed to protect.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
9.55 Crime Night! (PG, R)
Hosted by Julia Zemiro.
10.25 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
10.55 ABC Late News.
11.10 Silent Witness. (M, R)
12.15 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
SEVEN, 8.30pm
One of this police procedural’s most elusive villains returns for Monday’s compelling season seven finale. Affable sociopath Oscar Hutchinson (Matthew Glave) has been on the run since escaping from prison at the end of season six, but seasoned cop John Nolan (Nathan Fillion, pictured) is hot on the fugitive’s tail. Nolan heads to Las Vegas with fellow detective Nyla Harper (Mekia Cox) in a determined bid to catch Hutchinson while the crook recovers some stolen diamonds buried in the desert, but the criminal always seems to be one step ahead. Elsewhere, Lopez (Alyssa Diaz) looks into a mysterious bank robbery, while couple Chen (Melissa O’Neil) and Bradford (Eric Winter) adjust to her new work schedule.
THURSDAY
NBN, 8.30pm
“Who’s ready to holiday?” asks an excitable Grant Denyer in this action-packed aquatic adventure series. The Gold Logie-winning presenter tries out the best marine leisure experiences the world has to offer – think helicopter rides, superyachts, snorkelling, speedboats, electric surfboards, jet skis and more – alongside culinary legend Miguel Maestre, stuntman Rob Palmer, surfer Felicity Palmateer and presenter Tom Williams (all pictured) in this 10-part travelogue. In Thursday’s second episode, the crew are in New Zealand, where they’re invited to take part in a haka, pilot a racing boat, prepare delicacies in a glacier kitchen and take on river rapids on a giant inflatable unicorn. It’s not for the faint of heart.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Discovering Film: Robert Redford.
8.30 MOVIE: Thelma And Louise: Born To Live. (2025, M, R)
9.30 Discovering Film: Maggie Smith. (PG, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Sisi. (MA15+a, R) 11.55 Tokyo Vice. (MA15+asv, R) 2.15 Stutter School: Untold Australia. (PGa, R) 3.15 The Story Of Cheese. (R) 4.15 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 8.30 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes about love and romance in Britain in the weeks before Christmas. Hugh Grant, Colin Firth. 11.15 MOVIE: Firestarter. (2022, MA15+av, R) A girl gains the power to set things on fire. Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong.
1.15 In Plain Sight. (Madv)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Beach House Australia. (Return)
8.30 MOVIE: Aquaman. (2018, Mav, R) A half-human, half-Atlantean goes on a quest. Jason Momoa, Amber Heard.
11.15 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av, R)
12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Drive TV: Launch Pad. (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)
6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Big Brother Australia. (Malns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.30 Sam Pang Tonight. (Mals, R) A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang, featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week. 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Cillian Murphy. 10.40 10’s
6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Return To Paradise. (PG, R) 1.25 Maigret. (Mav, R) 2.20 All Creatures Great And Small. (PG, R) 3.10 Queensland Symphony Orchestra. 4.45 Mamirnikuwi. (PG, R) 4.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Peter Garrett. (R) Presented by Leigh Sales.
6.30 Stateline. (R) An analysis of politics and local issues.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Return To Paradise. (PG) A CEO is poisoned at a corporate retreat.
8.30 Vera. (Mav, R) Vera and her team investigate a hit-and-run and a stabbing death in a remote Northumberland valley.
10.00 The Forsytes. (PG, R) James attempts to sabotage Joylon.
10.55 Bergerac. (Mal, R) Bergerac goes rogue with a new lead. 11.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.45 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.10 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 France 24 English News. 8.00 DD India News Hour. 9.00 The Point. (R) 9.10 Matched. (PG, R) 10.00 Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months. (R) 11.00 Shepherdess. (PG, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. Semi-final 1. 3.30 Soccer. Australian Championship. Semi-final 2.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 A Royal Guide To Christmas.
8.25 Christmas In The Cotswolds. (R) A look at The Cotswolds at Christmas.
9.20 Christmas At Longleat. (R)
10.20 Reckless. (Malv, R)
11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Ma, R)
2.35 The Story Of Chocolate. (PGa, R)
3.35 Being Beethoven. (PGa, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s Movies. (PGv, R) 12.30 Border Security. (PG, R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 13. Adelaide Grand Final. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 13. Adelaide Grand Final. Day 1. Pre-race and race 33.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 MOVIE: Sister Act. (1992, PGv, R) Whoopi Goldberg.
9.10 MOVIE: Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit. (1993, G, R) A group of nuns attempts to save a school. Whoopi Goldberg, Maggie Smith.
11.25 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 13. Adelaide Grand Final. Day 1. Highlights.
12.25 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
1.25 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
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6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Barbie. (2023, PGlv, R) Barbie leaves Barbieland for the first time. Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling.
9.50 MOVIE: Hairspray. (2007, PGls, R)
A teen auditions for a TV dance show. Nikki Blonsky, Zac Efron.
12.00 MOVIE: Suburbicon. (2017, MA15+alv, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
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) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith.
7.30 Selling Houses Australia. A couple want to travel in a converted bus. 8.40 Location, Location, Location Australia. (R) Follows property experts Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie as they search for the perfect home for two sets of buyers.
9.50 Harry And Meghan: The Rise And Fall. (PGa) Looks at Harry and Meghan’s life.
10.50 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv, R) The team hunts down a team of killers. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6am The
6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. (Final) 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PGa, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. (Final) 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 Nigella’s Christmas Bites. (R) 3.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Heat five features an array of unique talent.
8.50 The Forsytes. (PG) Jolyon recommits to his family.
9.45 Return To Paradise. (PGa, R)
10.45 When The War Is Over. (PGa, R)
11.15 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
11.40 Nigella’s Christmas Bites. (R)
12.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.00 Dream Gardens. (R)
3.30 The Art Of. (Ml, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Andy And The Band. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Mysterious Benedict Society. (Final) 8.10 Crongton. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.20 Abbott Elementary. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Pearl Harbor: Battle In The Pacific.
8.30 Troy Story. 10.15 Bronze Age Apocalypse. (R) 11.55 Peter O’Toole: Along Sky Roads To Aqaba. (MA15+l, R)
1.35 Franklin. (MA15+l, R)
3.15 Tutankhamun. (PG, R) 4.20 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (Ml, R) 4.55 Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 APAC Weekly.
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Are Away. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 Mastermind Australia. Noon Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. 1.50 WWE Rivals. 2.45 Jeopardy! 4.50 WorldWatch. 5.50 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Inside The Cult Of The Jesus Army. 10.50 Liaison. 11.50 Myths: The Greatest Mysteries Of Humanity. 12.50am Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Bitesize. (PGaw, R) 9.10 Matched. (PG, R) 10.00 Puppy Secrets: The First Six Months. (R) 11.00 Ireland’s Secrets From Above. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 When The World Watched. (Premiere) 4.00 My Rembetika Blues. (R) 5.35 Blood Money: Inside The Nazi Economy. (PGaw, R)
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Movie Show. 6.30 Finding You. (2020, PG) 8.45 Paperback Hero. (1999, PG) 10.35 The Tender Bar. (2021, M) 12.35pm Dead Again. (1991, M) 2.40 Golden Years. (2016, PG) 4.30 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 6.35 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 8.30 Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 10.45 The Handmaiden. (2016, MA15+, Korean) 1.25am And So It Goes. (2014, M) 3.05 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 6.15 The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 8.10 The Movie Show. 8.45 Music & Lyrics. (2007, PG) 10.40 The Movie Show. 11.15 And So It Goes. (2014, M) 12.55pm The Duke. (2020, M) 2.40 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 4.35 Finding You. (2020, PG) 6.50 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 8.30 Solace. (2015, MA15+) 10.25 On The Basis Of Sex. (2018, M) 12.40am Late Programs.
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 13. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 13. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Pre-race and race 34.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
8.00 Ultimate Crash Test. (Premiere, PGal) Looks at what happens in a multi-vehicle pileup.
10.00 MOVIE: Green Book. (2018, Ml, R) A pianist hires a tough-talking chauffeur. Viggo Mortensen.
12.40 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 13. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Highlights.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Cool Cars & Bikes. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.00 Motor Racing. National Drag Racing C’ship. Top Fuel C’ship. 4.00 Desert Collectors. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Grand Final. North Melbourne v Brisbane. 9.30 AFL Women’s Grand Final Post-Game Presentation. 10.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning
6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Ice Hockey. NHL. Columbus Blue Jackets v Pittsburgh Penguins. 1.40pm Soccer. English Premier League. Newcastle United v Manchester City. Replay. 3.40 Surfing Australia. 4.40 Young Sheldon. 5.10 MOVIE: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. (2005, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers. (2002, M) 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 60 Minutes.
8.00 Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On The World. (Ml) 10.00 Essex Millionaire Murders. (Mdv)
11.00 Mobsters. (Madv)
11.50 World’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R)
12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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M*A*S*H. 8.30 MOVIE: Before Dawn. (2024, M) 10.30 Major Crimes. 11.30 Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Seinfeld. 9.30 MOVIE: Carbon Copy. (1981, PG) 11.20 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Grand Prix of St Petersburg. H’lights. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Bendigo Spirit v Adelaide. 2.30 Soccer. English Premier League. Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur. Replay. 4.30 Young Sheldon. 4.55 MOVIE: Superman II. (1980, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Batman Begins. (2005, M) 10.15 Late Programs.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Big Brother Australia. (PGalns) Hosted by Mel Tracina. 8.10 Ghosts Australia. (PGalv) Kate and Sean meet their wealthy neighbours, and a dispute quickly escalates. 8.40 FBI. (Mv, R) Jubal’s long-time confidential informant brings intel of an impending large-scale terror attack to the team. 10.40 10 News+. (R) Hosted
6.00
6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm TBA. 3.00 Children’s Programs. 5.55 Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Gladiators UK. 9.35 The
(PG, R) 9.15 Outta Town Adventures. (R) 10.10 Leave No Trace. (Premiere) 11.05 The Isle Of Rum. (PGaw) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 Imagined Touch. (PGl,
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG)
8.30 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas. (Mls, R)
9.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M)
10.20 SBS News. 10.50 The Man Who Died. (Mav) 11.40 A Criminal Affair. (Mals, R) 1.20
Bowled Over: Untold Australia. (Mal, R) 2.25 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R) 3.30 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R) 4.25 Growing A Greener World. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs New Zealand. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 The Point. (R) 9.05
6am Finding
You. Continued. (2020, PG) 6.35 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 8.25 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997,
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Patrol. (PG)
7.30 Queen: In Their Own Words. (Mal, R)
8.30 The Rookie. (Final, Mav) Lopez investigates a bank robbery.
9.30 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A brewery foreman is kidnapped. 11.30 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R)
12.30 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R)
8.40 MOVIE: The Castle. (1997, Ml, R) A family’s life is disrupted. Michael Caton.
10.35 The Equalizer. (Mav)
11.25 Transplant. (MA15+m, R)
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are?
9.35 Australia: An Unofficial History. (Mals, R)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Families Like Ours. (Malv)
12.10 Carmen Curlers. (Malsv, R)
2.30 Looking For Rembrandt. (Ms, R)
3.35 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PG, R)
4.25 Growing A Greener World. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG)
7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGa, R) Officers spot some dodgy activity.
8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Mayor Holman is attacked.
9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PGa, R) A look at the case of Terry Floyd. 10.30 MOVIE: The Social Network. (2010, Ml, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Songs Inside. (2024, Ml, R) 11.25 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. (R) 1.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival 2025. (Premiere, PG) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 MOVIE: When Love Is In Your Eyes. (2024, PGa, R) 2.50 I Am Not A Number. (PGa, R) 3.10 Rehabilitating. (PGa) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival 2025. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin In North Korea. (R)
8.30 Reckless. (Final, MA15+l)
9.35 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (PG, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Crime. (MA15+av, R)
1.55 Looking For Rembrandt. (PGa, R)
3.00 Boswell And Johnson’s Scottish Road Trip. (PGal, R)
3.55 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack.
8.30 MOVIE: 1917. (2019, MA15+av, R) During World War I, two British soldiers are assigned the critical task of delivering a life-saving message. George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman. 11.00 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
12.00 MOVIE: Secrets On Campus. (2022, Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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TV (2)
6am The Orator.
Continued. (2011, PG, Samoan) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.20 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 10.15 Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 12.05pm Bliss. (2021, M) 2.00 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 3.55 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 5.45 Marie’s Story. (2014) 7.35 Begin Again. (2013, M) 9.30 Silent Night. (2023) 11.15 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 1.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 The Piano UK. (PG, R) 11.15 Tech Smart Agriculture. (R) 11.30 Crime Night! (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Ma, R) 2.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 3.00 QI. (PG, R) 3.30 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.55 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 2.00 Chef Antonio’s Recipes For Revolution. (Ml, R) 3.00 Sugar Bird Lady. 3.05 Deus Ex Machina. 3.10 Hindsight. (PGls) 3.15 Standard Drink. 3.20 Return To Lullumb. 3.25 Imposter. (PGa) 3.30 La Echolalia. 3.35 Theatricality. 3.45 The Cook Up. (R) 4.15 Everywhere. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Eva Longoria: Searching For Spain. (PGalw)
8.25 Britain’s Railway Empire In Colour. (PGav)
9.20 Vigil. (Malv)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Vienna Blood. (MA15+a, R)
12.50 House Of Promises. (Mans, R)
3.30 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
2.40 Insight. 3.40 News. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Mysteries From Above. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. 10.10 The UnXplained. (Return) 11.00 Homicide. 11.50 Late Programs.
Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 6.55 The Movie Show. 7.30 Marie’s Story. (2014) 9.25 The Movie Show. 10.00 Bergman Island. (2021, M) 12.05pm Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 2.05 Delfin. (2019, Spanish) 3.45 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 5.50 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 7.30 Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 9.50 Everybody’s Fine. (2009) 11.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Evening session.
7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day’s play so far. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 1. Late evening session.
10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. (Return)
11.15 The Amazing Race. (PG)
12.45 Life. (Malsv, 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 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 Paramedics. (Mm, R) 9.30 Parole. (MA15+alv)
10.50 American Crime Story. (Premiere, Madlsv) 11.55 Resident Alien. (Mav) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
HAWKS Nest Golf Club (HNGC) has done it again, reclaiming the prestigious Tournament of the Year title at the 2025 NSW Golf Industry Awards for the Hawks Nest Beachside Pro Am.
The event first won the award in 2023, backed it up as a finalist in 2024, and has now returned to the top with another national win.
HNGC Marketing and Events Manager Emily McCormack said the recognition speaks to the dedication behind the event’s growth.
“It means a lot to everyone involved,” she said.
“To win in 2023, come so close again in 2024, and then take the title
