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Headland and Dark Point.
Principal Mark Clemson told News Of The Area that its aim is “highlighting the effects on local wildlife and the environment.”
As the title suggests, the students’ film encourages all people to leave only footprints, emphasising that it is up to us to change the world – together.
“The event was a wonderful opportunity to honour the creativity and dedication of our students and filmmakers,” Mr Clemson said.
““Our ‘Film by the Water’ team invested many hours into the project, beginning with teacher and student training workshops at Irrawang High School in May.
“These workshops covered a range of filmmaking techniques, including greenscreening, camera angles and movement, story structure and screenplay writing, storyboarding, music and audio selection, and film editing.”
The students’ excitement at the screening was palpable as they saw their work displayed on the big screen.
Emotions ran the gamut from excitement and pride to amazement, with some also feeling a little nervous or shy.
Eamon’s* favourite part was hearing others comment on the work, while Flynn* enjoyed watching it with family and friends and “feeling like I’m famous”.
Xavier* enjoyed the editing and filming, especially capturing drone footage, while Archie* enjoyed getting active on the beach and walking around during school time.
Tegan’s* sentiment of wanting to do it again if given the chance, was shared by many.
“Film By” is a program run by the NSW Department of Education that offers teachers and students from Kindergarten to Year 11, the chance to learn about filmmaking - by creating their own.
The program helps students learn in a fun way, while improving their thinking, digital skills, and creativity as they plan,
film, edit, collaborate and solve problems.
“I think that seeing the other school’s films alongside our own has inspired the Tea Gardens team to think bigger,” Mr Clemson added.
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Saturday 4 October, the first day of the long weekend, will historically see the largest influx of visitors to the area, as it is right in the middle of the Spring school holidays.
Saturday will also be the most congested, as four major local events will be running simultaneously, three of them in Hawks Nest alone.
The annual Lakes Trail Festival, a gruelling endurance running race from Dark Point to Winda Woppa, will marshall runners for multiple races at the Providence Bay carpark next to Reflections caravan
park, taking that large section of beach parking out of the equation.
Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC and Tea Gardens Lions volunteers will be strategically located at Bennetts Beach and around the closed and affected roads in Hawks Nest.
These include Beach Road, Coorilla Street, The Anchorage and The Boulevarde, along with large sections of Jimmy's Beach.
The event will begin with pre-race briefings on Friday evening, 3 October, running through Saturday, with presentations on Sunday.
The Myall U3A Art Show is being held on Saturday and Sunday 4 and 5 October
from 9am-3pm at the group’s new space in the Hawks Nest Community Hall on Tuloa Avenue.
Multiple forms of art, produced by talented members, will be on display.
The Tea Gardens Red Cross’ famous home-made goodies will keep perusers going, while local Ray Keipert will launch his latest book.
Saturday 4 October also sees the return of Riverfest, its fourth occurrence in two years, but this time at Moira Parade Park in Hawks Nest from 10am-3pm (not along Marine Drive in Tea Gardens, where it has been held in the past).
Expect the nearby Moira Parade boat launching area to be choked with boaties attempting to enjoy the
by Elise Goura
The first change is the change to income caps, which have been scrapped. Previously the scheme was only available to those applicants whose taxable income did not exceed $125,000.00 per annum for singles and $200,000.00 per annum for couples.
The second change is the limit on applicants. Previously, the HGS was limited to 50,000 places per year. Now, this cap has been removed so there is no limit on the number applicants in the HGS.
Thirdly, the cap on property prices has been lifted. Previously, the HGS was only available for properties that did not exceed $900,000.00
before
No road closures are expected near the Hawks Nest shops, but the impact of reduced parking and road closures elsewhere else should be considered.
Visitor overflow will likely fill up the surrounding area, especially near the
Saturday.
roundabout on Tuloa/ Booner Street, which is the busiest intersection in town.
On Saturday from midday to 5pm, Tea Gardens Country Club will welcome the return of the Charity Pig Races.
These thoroughbreds are supporting the Pindimar/ Tea Gardens Rural Fire
Brigade, whose members may be in for a hot and busy season. More local events are locked in for October with the Karuah Oyster and Timber Festival returning on the 18th and the everawesome Pindimar Markets to be held one week later on the 25th.
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By Thomas O’KEEFE
STUDENTS from Karuah Public School joined local Landcare volunteers on Wednesday 24 September to rehabilitate the riverside slope above Longworth Park - just in time for the summer rush.
The volunteer working bee was made possible by a Love Water Grant via Hunter
Water.
The group was one of 19 within Hunter Water’s service footprint to be awarded a share of $125,000 in funding to support water-saving and sustainability-focused initiatives.
Hunter Water Executive Manager Strategy and Engagement Emma Berry, said the program continues to strengthen community
resilience and environmental awareness.
“Hunter Water received 76 applications, totalling $620,945 in requested funding, from schools, early childhood centres, not-forprofits, and local councils.
“This incredible interest shows the commitment of our local communities to protect our most valuable resource - water. These projects
,from rainwater harvesting systems to educational gardens and upgraded water infrastructure, will deliver lasting benefits across the Lower Hunter.”
The program is now in its seventh year, and offers oneoff funding of up to $10,000 for projects that promote water conservation and efficiency, as well as those that incorporate education, environmental stewardship, or sustainability outcomes.
“The Karuah Landcare Group chose the Longworth Park project to reduce weeds and provide native vegetation landscaping,” Landcare volunteer Cheryl Crotty told News Of The Area.
“We have also been assisted by Port Stephens Council with supply of some of the plants, and Litoria Ecological Restoration Service with expertise, labour, and equipment.
“The classes came down in groups and together we
By Thomas O’KEEFE
COMMUNITY service
maestros of the Tea Gardens
Lions Club are readying to welcome back summer with a host of events planned, after an already jam-packed year to date.
planted approximately 2500 native plants.
“We managed to plant out the whole area we had prepared (in April we removed all the weeds, and then spread mulch on the site over the last few weeks).”
The project will help link the pathway between Longworth Park and the Boat Ramp by bringing cohesion between previous plantings at Memorial Park, the boat ramp area, and Longworth Park, dramatically improving the aesthetics of the Karuah River foreshore.
Local fauna will benefit from the increased foraging opportunities once the plants
mature.
“We were thrilled to be invited once again by our local Landcare Group, led by Cheryl and Aaron Crotty, to take part in this fantastic community initiative,” Karuah Public School Principal Toni Lyle told NOTA.
“This event offered our students a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the environment… while also providing a rich, hands-on learning experience.
“Many of our students went home inspired to continue planting in their own gardens – they’ve well and truly caught the planting bug.”
As one of the most prolific and impactful volunteer service groups in the twin towns, the Lions have worked their barbecue at Bunnings, applied for grants, and helped fund many projects for the good of the area.
“This financial year Lions have already donated $2600
to local causes including the Mobi Mats laid down at Jimmys Beach, a donation to the Tea Gardens Public School raffle appeal, and chocolates for the gentlemen in Estia and Peter Sinclair Gardens for Father’s Day,” said Lions President Amanda Sykes.
Tea Gardens Lions sponsor weekly and end of year Sportsmanship Awards for the Tea Gardens Soccer Club and have also donated to wider district causes, including to domestic violence shelter Jenny’s Place in Newcastle; the Newcastle Christmas Party for disabled/disadvantaged kids in the Hunter district; and to the Wesley Mission to assist in creating a Winter Wonderland event for their foster children/carers and families.
The Lions have plenty of fuel left in the tank, with their next big foray being a return
to their annual Lions Fashion Show, to be held at Palm Lake Resort, Tea Gardens, on Sunday 12 October from 11am.
This year, the charity supported will be The Umbrella Foundation Australia, which sends support to vulnerable children and communities in Nepal.
The fashions will be provided by local purveyor
Little Faith Tea Gardens, and the show will include musical stylings from local musical genius DJ Jomeca.
“This is showing fashions in a different way,” said organiser and Lion Carole Richards.
As the days get even longer, the Lions will be returning to Hawks Nest Community Hall and park for their Twilight Christmas Fair on Friday 5 December, and
have already invited a few special guests for “seasonally appropriate appearances”.
Tea Gardens Lions now holds 39 members, with the September induction of Sandii and Anthony Bliim making it one of the largest Lions Clubs in District 201N3, which comprises the NSW Central Coast, the Hunter Region north to Gloucester and west to Mudgee and Dunedoo.
MIDCOAST Council has released its annual Waterway and Catchment Report Card.
Water sampling is undertaken across the LGA’s six major catchments - Manning River Estuary, Wallis Lake, Karuah River and The Branch Estuary, Myall Lakes, Kappinghat and Smiths Lake - to check in on their health and allow for a greater understanding of the patterns, trends and cycles of our waterways.
“Each year between October and April we work with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to undertake monitoring in our waterways,” said Council’s Manager Natural Systems, Gerard Tuckerman.
“We assess the changes to algae growth and water clarity at 21 sites, and the results are presented as a Report Card with scores from A-F.”
The results of the Report Card are significantly influenced by what we do in our catchments, as land use, urbanisation, agriculture, and industrial practices all interact with natural water systems.
They can also be heavily influenced by weather patterns as has been seen over the last six years with
periods of drought, bushfire and flooding.
“The results of the 2025 Report Card continue to be influenced by the amount of runoff from the catchment,” said Dr Rebecca Swanson from the Department Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW).
“During the 2025 sampling season, rainfall was slightly below average.
“However, rainfall in January 2025 was two times higher than the long-term average which impacted the results.”
In 2025 three sitesBrowns Creek, Mid Wallamba Estuary and Wallamba Cove - had improved ecological health when compared to last year's results.
The remaining 17 sites maintained the same results as last year; these results were mainly driven by reduced algal levels due to shorter residence times which is common in periods of rainfall.
No sites saw a reduction in their grade during 2025.
Manning River Estuary
The Upper, Mid and Lower Manning Estuaries remained in good condition for the fourth consecutive year.
Water clarity remained
good in the Mid and Upper Estuaries and improved to excellent in the Lower Estuary.
Algal growth was in the good range throughout the estuaries, possibly due to shorter residence times preventing algal growth.
Farquhar Inlet was in good condition again this year, with water clarity dropping a grade due to impacts from catchment runoff from January through to March.
Wallis Lake
Charlotte Bay remained in excellent condition with perfect scores for algal growth and water clarity.
Wallis Lake and Pipers Creek retained their good grades this year due to excellent water clarity and generally low levels of algal growth.
Coolongolook Estuary retained its good condition due to less algal growth and good water clarity.
Mid Wallamba Estuary and Wallamba Cove both improved to good condition this year.
Karuah River and The Branch Estuary
Karuah and The Branch Estuaries were in good condition again this year with good grades for algal growth and water clarity.
q Each year between October and April Council works with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water to undertake monitoring in our waterways.
Water clarity in the Karuah Estuary dropped a grade, probably due to sediment inputs in catchment runoff in the wetter months.
Algal growth improved a grade, which may be due to shorter residence times for algae to grow in the estuary as the result of increased flows.
Myall Lakes
Myall Lakes remained in excellent condition for the seventh consecutive year, while Bombah Broadwater retained its good condition this year.
This was despite higher levels of algal growth compared to last year.
Myall Lakes and Bombah Broadwater both had excellent water clarity again this year.
Khappinghat
The Khappinghat Estuary was in good condition again this year with good water clarity and low levels of algal growth in the good range.
Smiths Lake
Smiths Lake retained its good grade this year continuing the water quality trend of recent years.
There were lower levels of algal growth in the estuary compared to last year, while water clarity was maintained.
Sampling for the 2025 report card had already concluded prior to the May 2025 flood event, so is not included in the results. Council is currently in the process of implementing the Manning River Coastal Management Program as well
as developing a number of similar Coastal Management Programs which will set the direction for the future of our estuaries, outlining actions required to protect our estuaries and coast.
For more information about the Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Plan, visit https://haveyoursay. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ oursouthernestuaries.
More information about the Waterways and Catchment Report Card can be found at midcoast.nsw. gov.au/reportcard.
The Report Card is supported by the New South Wales Government through its Coast and Estuary Program and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
A SURVEY seeking feedback on a potential residential development on Sanderling Avenue, Hawks Nest has been extended until Sunday, 12 October.
Located between Bennetts Beach and the Hawks Nest Golf Club, the proposal would provide 104 homes across three apartment buildings.
The design incorporates landscaped gardens, communal spaces such as pools and gyms, and basement parking.
Run by development
consultants Mara Consulting on behalf of the developers, the survey can be undertaken at www.surveymonkey. com/r/SANDERLING.
Feedback gathered through the survey and community consultation will be included in an outcomes report which will form part of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to be submitted to the State Government.
For any questions or to make an email submission, email sanderling@ maraconsulting.com.au.
By Cosette DE LORENZO
A RECORD 1200 White’s seahorses have been released in Port Stephens as part of an effort to save the endangered species. They are Australia’s only threatened seahorse and the second most endangered worldwide.
The Minns Labor Government is committed to saving the species.
“[This takes] our total to 3500 of these endangered small and delicate seahorses released back into waters, due to the success of our world class breeding program,” Minister for
Agriculture and Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said.
“The natural habitat of White’s seahorse in Port Stephens has been severely impacted by recent flood events, which underscores the importance of our recovery efforts.”
The seahorses were released into “seahorse hotels”, which were installed at sites in Port Stephens in 2024, in shallow water Posidonia seagrass meadows.
The hotels start as artificial habitats, but are rapidly covered in algae, sponges and corals.
Over time they transform
into a natural habitat and serve as homes for seahorses.
Four hundred primary school students from 15 schools across the Hunter helped deploy an additional 15 hotels.
“The Port Stephens community welcomes more baby White’s seahorses being released into our stunning waterways, safeguarding the future of this exceptionally cute endangered species,” State Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said.
“Thanks to the very clever team at the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, the baby seahorses were born and bred locally and are now being released to boost the local populations on the back of recent flood events.”
By Thomas O’KEEFE
REGIONAL Australia
Bank has celebrated its
Community Partnership Program by handing out donations to more than 40 different community groups
during an event at Bennetts Beach on 23 September.
The Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving
for the event. Photo: Thomas O’Keefe.
clubhouse was packed to capacity as recipients celebrated sharing a total of $29,530.63.
“Regional Australia Bank is not an investor-led bank, meaning the bank does not have shareholders or dividends, which enables us to give back to our local communities,” explained Sabrina Bowden, RAB Regional ManagerCustomers.
The Myall River Junior Rugby League Club received a special mention for going from joining the program three years ago to receiving over $2000 as the result of its efforts in mobilising the community.
Gingerlily Shelton, speaking on behalf of
THE community is invited to celebrate the official opening of the Tea Gardens Library extension.
The event coincides with the anniversary of the Tea Gardens Library’s official opening 22 years ago.
The celebration will be held on Monday 13 October from 10am to 11am at the Tea Gardens Library, with a
free morning tea on offer.
The morning will begin with a Welcome to Country, followed by special addresses and the official unveiling of a plaque and sharing of an anniversary cake.
"Everyone is welcome to attend this special event to celebrate the newly expanded Tea Gardens Library," said Paul De Szell,
MidCoast Council’s Director Liveable Communities.
Following the event there will be a special preschool story time and guest speakers from the Tea Gardens Family Research and Local History Inc.
Recent upgrade and extension work included a 97m² extension to provide a meeting and events space, an amenities upgrade, an
the surf club, said their donation “will help with the first aid and gear shed”.
Bob* from the Men’s Shed also thanked the Tea Gardens Branch of RAB for helping them with a new accounting system.
Les Bailey, RAB’s Chief Risk Officer, said the Community Partnership Program is delivering $2.8m to 3000 community organisations this year.
“This type of community investment is critically important in regional Australia because we have some big issues to deal with,” he said.
“But tonight is our opportunity to celebrate your stories, your hard work, your commitment to
community.”
Regional Australia Bank is in the motions of a merger with fellow regional institution Summerland Bank.
Mr Bailey addressed the venture to quell concerns.
“The bigger we become, the more we are able to help our members and their communities, the more services we can provide, the more branches we can build and the more money we can reinvest into our communities,” he said.
“The more we can offer an alternative to the majors, the less exposed we all are to the behaviours of the investor-led banks.”
“The DNA of a customer-owned bank is fundamentally different, it’s our job to find the good that money can do.”
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AFTER almost two decades in the funeral industry, Bede Long and his wife decided to retire to the beautiful Lemon Tree Passage.
Integrating into the local community, they found themselves frequently discussing Bede’s previous profession. People often sought advice and had questions about funeral arrangements and costs.
doing in Sydney before retirement,” Bede said.
“Having been in the industry and then moving to this area, people soon found out what I had been
“They asked for help, and this was due to the high costs many were trying to manage.”
In response to this need, Bede made the decision to open a family-run funeral business in 2021.
“Our goal is to offer guidance, support, and compassion to our friends and neighbors in this wonderful community we now call home,” Bede said.
What sets Lemon Tree Funeral Services apart, Bede says, is the personalised service.
“We are different due to the fact we will start supporting people from the first call,” Bede said.
“Once the family requests our help, no matter what time or where, one of us will go to the place of death to support the family.
“Then at a suitable time
we will meet again to go through options so they have a service to their liking and one they can manage financially.
“We are unique as all of our effort and service is done on a one-to-one basis with each family.
“Plus, we offer aftercare and support after every service our business has the privilege to do.
“Unlike large corporations or some that do their work online, we at Lemon Tree Funeral Services believe in being
hands-on and offer our support so every service is as the family or deceased requests.
“Above all we make sure each service is one of dignity and respect.”
Keeping costs manageable for families is another aspect of key importance for Bede.
“We always make sure the family is comfortable with the end costs,” he said.
“We have a staff of five supporting us locally, however we engage two other companies who
provide all our mortuary care, our vehicles as needed plus cremation.
“This enables us to keep our overheads down so as to enable families to receive a quality service at a budget they can afford.”
Lemon Tree Funeral Services provide a 24/7 service and can provide pre-arranged or pre-paid funerals if requested.
“Always our prime motive is to guide our families through what otherwise can be a very difficult period,” Bede said.
By John BLACKBOURN
DO you ever get the feeling that something isn’t right and that you are being politically processed into believing spin, instead of fact?
Whilst the Prime Minister believes in creating as few shocks as possible,
his Treasurer, who eventually wants to succeed him, appears hell-bent on achieving change in order to cement his eventual move into the top job.
In order to do this Dr Jim Chalmers needs to quickly get on top of our national debt problem and his only way to do that is via taxation changes.
Basically, every voter in Australia will loudly call “NO” to any re-arrangement of the tax system that requires them to pay more tax.
So, this endeavour requires the Treasurer to go about it in a way that suggests future changes will be better for all of us, and widely broadcasts that revenue neutral changes will deliver that.
The obvious response to these tales is: why would you change the tax system in order to produce no change to what or how we pay?
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
I've told my husband he is sometimes insensitive in his responses, but he doesn't seem to be able to change.
Do you have any suggestions?
He's great in every other respect.
Claudia Q
Dear Claudia,
Firstly, I offer my condolences regarding your husband's occasional insensitivity.
People can be brash or unthinking at times and it can be hard to handle.
Perhaps you could suggest to your husband that he run his responses through AI.
For example, imagine you are about to go out and you've put on some makeup at which point your husband says something like: 'What have you done to your face?'
In life, the only reason to change a tax system is so that it provides more money for the government, thus leaving the taxpayers worse off.
In order to effect such a change, we the taxpayers need to feel comfortable that the system needs changing, therefore the Treasurer needs to disguise the ultimate reason for change by spinning good tales of perceived positive results.
One obvious alleged positive is the aspiration to provide cheaper housing for younger residents, so good luck with that goal. The probable method of achieving more tax income to provide subsidies to assist home ownership is to take funds from those older members of society who already have their own homes and
By Anne JOHNSON, Tea Gardens Family Research and Local History
I WAS delighted to learn that Tomaree Lodge is to be maintained for public use, as it is an iconic historic site.
This would be one of the few areas remaining from the American soldiers’ occupation during World War II.
In June 1942 Newcastle and Sydney were shelled from Japanese submarines and from that September Port Stephens became an amphibious training base for some 20,000 Americans and 2,000 Australians.
The base was wound up in October, 1943, due mainly to the distance from Port Stephens to the Papua New Guinea bases.
The U.S. Army “Small Ships” fleet was then assigned to supply the soldiers on the islands up north using vessels from our area.
One of our local men, Bill Ripley, was requested to join the tug “James Wallace” as captain.
This was a 109 feet by 24 feet steel tug which had been acquired by the Royal Australian Navy and then ceded to the U.S. “Small Ships” along with many more.
Bill was considered too old for the Australian military service but the Japanese presence appeared foreboding so he felt compelled to help under the
Stars and Stripes.
However it was not until the early 2000s that the Australian government began recognising the service of Australian personnel who served in the U.S.Army “Small Ships” section.
The American soldiers built some of the dwellings at the Tomaree site.
Because it was an army base, it was connected to electricity in April/May of 1942.
For many years after the war patients who resided at the Stockton Centre were taken to this area for a change of scene.
The patients were allowed to wander the area under supervision.
In the 1950s a friend’s father, who was a dentist working for Hunter Health in Newcastle, bought a unit at Nelson Bay so that he could also attend patients at Tomaree, which was considered an isolated area until more recent times.
After the Stockton Centre closed in 2020, the Tomaree Lodge was no longer needed for patients but thankfully a new use will also celebrate its past.
My wartime memories are of the Tea Gardens ladies attending the occasional ball at Nelson Bay.
One example is a Red Cross Ball held in the church hall in July 1943.
By all accounts the ladies were well chaperoned!
My father had a launch and must have
taken passengers on occasion.
Nola Nolan told me she was allowed to attend as her parents trusted mine to take her - she was eighteen-years-old.
Negotiating the long timber wharf on arrival, wearing a ball gown and high heels, must have been a challenge.
Now, if he'd run that through AI, it would have given him a few more palatable options, such as, and I quote: 'Oh, you look different. Did you try something new with your makeup?' or … 'You did something with your makeup today, right? It's bold. Tell me about it' or … ‘Oh honey, you did not come to play -- you came to slay. I see it. I fear it. I support it.'
These responses could (potentially) make you feel better, but maybe not.
In fact if my husband replied with any of the above AI responses, I'd probably think he was having an affair.
Not just any affair, but an affair with the lovechild of Liza Minnelli and Liberace.
It would also mean toning back on the usual retort, such as, 'At least I didn't brush my hair with the leg of a chair' or 'Mmmm. Shorts and boots. Interesting.'
Without concrete examples from you, it's hard for me to offer a more specific solution, but I've always found a withering stare is particularly effective in many situations.
Sometimes the less said, the better.
That may be a good message for your husband too.
have been paying them off for several decades.
Whatever method our government decides to use in order to create more tax revenue for them to reprioritise their political direction, will create angst in the minds of its voters, especially when it’s the whole structure of the system that could need changing.
One considered in the past has been, don’t tax income, tax expenditure. This method generates the incentive for people to maximize income but then only be taxed when they spend it.
Obviously, any changes to the GST won’t work because that tax is distributed amongst the States, so no benefit to the Federal Government.
My Mother also told me stories of the girl next door who had a job as a plane spotter, recording all planes flying in our area.
Our group has a log book covering several months of this work and the details supplied to the military.
The locals were also involved in the Coast Guard watches, reporting on all vessels entering Port Stephens and off the coast.
By Chris KARAS
HUNTER
queens Olivia Higgins and Lilly-Ann White have experienced finals heartbreak with the Newcastle Knights. Higgins, vthe crafty Jillaroos international and NSW Sky Blues Origin hooker, turned in a non-stop performance in the Knights’ 30-6 preliminary final loss to the Brisbane Broncos last
rugby league
Sunday at Suncorp Stadium. The skilful dummy half and three time NRLW premiership winner tried hard to spark the Newcastle side against the powerful Broncos who had too many big guns across the park. Former Karuah Roos
q Jillaroos international hooker
Olivia Higgins performed strongly in Newcastle Knights’ 30-6 NRLW preliminary final loss to Brisbane Broncos. Photo: AAP Image/ Dave Hunt.
centre Shanice Parker also had her hands full containing Brisbane’s slick back division, spearheaded by former Knights champion fullback Tamika Upton, but never stopped probing in attack.
before, and has grown into a strong all-rounder.
By Shayne REYNOLDS
WE had a perfect day to see our 2025 season out and present all of our players with their trophies.
The giant slippery slide, face painting and games made the day one to remember.
The George Cassin Tiny Champion Award went to Harvey Fidden.
“It was really difficult to choose a Mini Champion this year because so many kids played so well,” George said.
“The player receiving this award started the season never having played soccer
“They’ve shown great skills in both defense and attack, making some excellent tackles, winning the ball back, scoring goals, and even setting up a teammate to score.
“A fantastic effort and well-deserved award!”
The PK Award, Midis Champion Player, went to Beau Johnstone.
Beau is often mistaken for Sonic the Hedgehog with his incredible speed and agility, and he has lit up the season with a whopping 32 goals!
He’s cheeky, fun, and fearless - never holding back.
Beau’s energy, talent, and
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Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club in 2020 at the age of 13, and his sisters were right there with him.
He had been coming to Hawks Nest all his life, and while attending a club Open Day, he was instantly impressed.
“I thought it would be a great way to be more social and hang out with others my age,” Jack told NOTA.
The club realised quickly enough that his great love of the surf and other attributes would make him an asset to the
For the two years after joining, he learnt the skills required to be an active patrol member, becoming proficient in the use of a rescue board, as well as gaining competencies in swimming in the surf and surf sports.
“In 2022, Jack joined the ranks of active patrol member volunteering on Bennett’s Beach, and over the last three seasons he has volunteered well above his rostered hours, putting his hand up to assist on Christmas Day, special events, the annual Triathlon and most Sundays for Water Safety for Nippers
love for the game make him an outstanding champion.
The Chris Wrigley Quiet Achiever Awards, presented this year by his son Nelson and Mother Tess went to James Howard and Ami Johnstone.
They have both worked hard, improving their skills and showing great determination on the field.
Chris Richards presented his Encouragement Trophy to Flynn Barker with proud Mum Alissa, our club secretary looking on.
Lions Club President Amanda Skyes presented Lions Club of Tea Gardens Club Champion of Sportsmanship Awards to Mason Keenan and Aria Jacobsen, commenting “both players lead by example, are always fair, respectful, and supportive of their teammates”.
“Their positive attitudes and team spirit reflect the true values of the club, making them worthy recipients of this award.”
Our committee would like to thank all of our sponsors for their continued support during the 2025 season.
activities,” Kerrie said.
“His enthusiastic attitude to assist the Nippers coordinators, patrol captains, his fellow patrol members and the public is very evidentproven time and again by his success in gaining many surf lifesaving awards.”
Jack was also a member of the TGHN SLSC team that undertook the awardwinning December 2024 rescue of 12 swimmers caught in a flash rip off Bennett’s Beach.
During the 2024/25 season, Jack’s skills as a presenter and trainer were recognised by Chief Training Officer Debbie Booth, who has encouraged and
Brisbane now meet the unbeaten Sydney Roosters in a clash of the titans in this Sunday’s NRLW Grand Final at Accor Stadium.
Emerging fullback White was a late withdrawal from the Newcastle side for last weekend’s NSW Women's Premiership Grand Final against Cronulla-Sutherland at CommBank Stadium.
The young gun was drafted into the NRLW squad for the preliminary final tilt with Brisbane as a reserve and missed the Knights’ heartbreaking 18-12 loss to the Sharks.
Thank you to our major sponsor Karuah RSL, and our minor sponsors Tea Gardens Country Club, Tea Gardens Hotel and Work’n’Play Clothing.
The children in all of our teams, the Aussie Roofing and Guttering Reef Sharks, Myall Lakes Meats Port Jackson Sharks, Lofty Cranes Shovelnose Sharks, Ray White Bull Sharks, Tea Gardens Automotive and Electrical Hammerhead Sharks, Myall Plumbing Mako Sharks, Mumms on Myall Grey Nurse Sharks, Hawks Nest Golf Club Wobbegong Sharks had a great season playing every game with passion, continuously honing their skills and having fun along the way.
Thanks to Sudz Laundry for donating the cleaning of our team shirts every week, Mumms on Myall and Tea Gardens Hotel for donating the raffle vouchers.
Our BBQ was supported by a new sponsor Myall Coast Realty.
Thank you to each and every one of you local families and businesses for your support.
supported Jack in gaining his Probationary Training Officer Award, making him the youngest training officer in the Hunter Branch.
He is now a valued member of the Education team at TGHN SLSC, and has successfully delivered the CPR and emergency care components for Under 10 -13 Nippers in 2024-25 season.
Jack is always offering his help; from selling raffle tickets, volunteering to be a part of fundraising events and/or community activities.
Jack is now joined by other members of his family on patrol, with his sister Demi having her SRC and his younger sister Elise planning on completing the training this season.
White, an exciting prospect who alternated between wing and fullback in Ben Jeffries’ NRLW squad, played a role in Newcastle claiming the NSW Women's Premiership minor title with 10 victories from 11 matches during the regular season. The Knights defeated Illawarra
We couldn’t have played this year without our volunteer referees George and Karen along with parent helpers on and off the field. Thank you.
Big thanks to our volunteers along with Mick and Wink for cooking the BBQ every Saturday and our small dedicated committee consisting of El Presidente’ Jason Keeble, Alissa Barker our super hero Secretary, Canteen Manager Danni Newton and her family not forgetting Dannis’ mum, Brenda, who drove up every game day from Raymond Terrace, Kate Ridgeway our terrific and trusty Treasurer, prep and pack up Pete Howard along with team trickster Tasha Howard, Nadine Hood our Registrar extraordinaire and Andrea Hammond our social media mastermind.
We bid the 2025 season farewell and look forward to a strong season for our 36th consecutive year next year!
Walking Football gave an exhibition game during the fabulous final day of
Registration for the 2025 -26 season is now open for all levels of membership, including Junior (Nippers), active, associate, and community.
the Tea Gardens Soccer Clubs 2025 season with great support from all the onlookers who were present.
The crowd got behind us players, and even joined in with their own banter, laughs and fun.
We even had an international player, my brother-in-law Mike Butler from New Zealand who threw off his thongs (jandels in his talk) and took to the field for the entire 20-minute game!
We had a good roll up, plenty of subs and fun.
Walking Football is having another exhibition game at the Myall Riverfest this Saturday, come along and check it out.
Our Summer Twilight Season kicks off 5pm Wednesday 8th October at Memorial Oval with games being held every week through until end of daylight saving 2026.
Go to the Tea Gardens Soccer Club website for registration and details. See you there!
Anyone interested in registering can visit tghnslsc.com.
q Jack keeping an eye on the Nippers and calling in help during last season’s rough seas. Photo: supplied, TGHN SLSC.
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS week ending 26th September.
Monday: N/S 1. N Grehan & J Glover, 2. L Caro & S Gerozisis, 3. B & P Gibbs. E/W 1. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 2. L
Hawks Nest Golf Club Darts
By John EDWARDS
WINNER after a play off between two undefeated players: Darren Rapley.
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
THE 2025 Ladies Charity Day took place last week amid a sea of pink and teal. An excellent field of 72 players and 15 guests enjoyed a morning of golf and an afternoon of fun to raise funds for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research. This annual event is a highlight of our calendar, supporting a cause close to us all as women: we are always eager to raise funds for research into successful treatments in the hope of finding a cure. It is also a day to reflect, and remember those whose lives have been touched by cancer. So it was marvellous to have Marguerite Miller
Butler & G Muggleton, 3. J Armstrong & D Dale.
Tuesday: N/S 1. R Albon & S O’Keefe, 2. J Fowler & S Ryder, 3. D Dummett & P Lau.
E/W 1. T & J Freeland, 2. A & J Macintosh, 3. C Edgecome & L Eardley.
Wednesday: N/S 1. B
Treharne & S Matheson, 2. P
Baily & J Gray, 3. A Ryan & E
Runner up: Phil Jones. Ladies highest score: Sandra Hagan-98. Men’s highest score: Phil Jones-140. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm. Everyone is welcome to come along and play.
join us, looking a treat in her sparkling red hat. Marg expressed her gratitude to the ladies for the many messages and gestures of support offered during her ongoing recovery. It brought her courage and joy, and she reminded us that this special bond we share comes from being part of ladies golf at Hawks Nest. Well said, Margeurite!
The format of today’s match was a 4 Person Waltz Stableford, played as both an 18 hole game, and a 9 hole game for the Lady Veterans. As is traditional, the ladies could buy a “cheat sheet” with free hits, get out of trouble passes, and move your ball 1 metre closer to the hole ribbons the most popular. There were some very clever and tactical uses of the cheats, which resulted
By Thora-Lou SMITH
THE last round of the ladies championship was played on Wednesday 24th September and the 2025 A grade champion is Lou Smith, just 1 stroke ahead of Barbie Gordon, who took out the overall nett prize, just
White.
E/W 1. L Wood & G Smith, 2. D
one stroke ahead of Bernie Newton. Terry Stellema is the B grade champion. 26 vets played on Thursday 25th September and the winner with 40pts on a c/b was Rod Norberry from Steph Plackson. 3rd was Ray Mansell with 37pts. NTPs were Peter Norman, Heta Pierson and Kevin Martin. Jeff Graham grabbed the jackpot.
Ahmling & S Robinson, 3. E Digby & D Hipkins.
Friday: N/S 1. P Baily & C
in magnificent scores and a very close finish in the 18 hole comp.
The atmosphere in the clubhouse during the post-match luncheon and entertainment was bubbly and joyful, as our members dug deep for this worthy cause. After sandwiches from Sando’s and a beautiful cake, donated by Mema’s Bakery, the festivities continued. Putt for Dough was very popular, won this year by Carolyn Affleck, and the 100 Board was won by Dawn Wiggins. The raffle was also very well supported, with thanks to our prize donors including Nelson Bay Golf Club, Hawks Nest Pro Shop, Estia, Bohemian Spirit, and Y Knot Ferries. Many of our winners donated their prizes back to the cause, so we raised
Myall Coast Vets
By Tony SMITH
25/09/2025. 18 HOLE Stroke Monthly Medal.
A Grade.
1. David Hipkins 18
2. John McKenzie 15 c/b NTP. 3rd. Ro n Stewart.
Balls to 14 c/b
1. Gerry Keegan 70 c/b
2. Terry Freeland 70 c/b
3. Stephen Sattler 70
4. Peter Nealon 72
5. Colin Clinch 73 c/b B Grade.
1. Jeffrey Salmon 69
2. Tony Smith 72 c/b
3. Stephen Rees 72
4. David Powell 73
5. Lyle Hudson 74 C Grade.
1. John Reynolds 66
2. Larry Campton 67
3.Tony McClure 69
4. Doug Hamm 72 c/b
5. Glenn Byrnes 72 NTP. A
C
Saturday 27th
September was a catch-up monthly mug, and a big field enjoyed the pleasant playing conditions and run on the course. Some great scores were posted, and the A grade and mug winner was S.McNaughton with 66nett from W.Thomson with 70nett. K. Hughes was the B grade winner with 67nett from R.McSweeny
Richards, 2. B & P Gibbs, 3. G Smith & L Wood. E/W 1. C Lance
with 70nett on a c/b from G.Leahy. C grade winner was C.Matheson with 67nett from S.Sharp with 68nett. NTPs were A.Gardiner, T.Griffis and B.Gordon. Long drivers were A.Gardiner, S.McNaughton, J.Slack and B.Gordon, while P.Cheers got the Jackpot. Ladies mug winner was M.Rae with a terrific 61nett from B.Gordon with 71nett.
more than $2,100 on the day. Great work, everyone! Results: Tuesday 23/9/25
Ladies Charity Day 4 Person Waltz
Winners 18 Hole Event:
1st: Tanya Sinclair, Robyn Wade, Jo Scott and Di Bott on 114
2nd: Sue Hair, Rhonda Dorman, Carol Wiggins and Marg Bonney on 113
3rd: Suzanne Gately, Liz Edmonds, Judi Salmon and Kathy Jones on 106 C/B
Place Getters:
4th: Donna Gorton, Deb Dummett, Julie Freeland and Di Bowes on 106
5th: Sue Ryder, Judy Benson, Barb Bennett and Rhona Smallcombe 105 C/B
6th: Janet Moore, Denise Sainty, Carolyn Affleck and Wendy Gibson 105 7th: Sue Campton, Maxine Mitchell, Colleen Inskip and Karen Serhan 103
Winners 9 Hole Event: 1st Pat Marr, Sue Nicholson and Kate Brown on 52
2nd: Di Lindstrom, Ann Browning and Di Vercoe on 49
3rd: Claire Edgecombe, Dawn Nealon and Di Russell on 39
The Best Dressed Team Award also went to the Winning Team of Tanya,
3rd. Blyton, Gregory Watson, Andrew Byrnes, Glenn 5th. Williams, Bob Byrnes, Glenn 10th Bott, Raymond Kirwan, Ross 16th Kerr, Bill Thompson, Dave Forrest, John Balls to. A 76 B 80 c/b C 78 c/b
Robyn, Jo and Di, making a ‘spectacle’ of themselves for a good cause!
Thursday Lady Vets had ideal spring conditions that brought 49 players out, this week from the Grey Tees. There were many individual highlights, including from Marie Pegram and Sue Hair who both birdied the 3rd, with Sue claiming NTP. She also chipped in on the 7th on her way to a 33 nett score.
Other chip ins came from Janet Olsen from 15metres out on the 4th, Dawn Gough on the 15th in her round of 33 nett, June London (14th) and Marlene Stokes (17th).
Colleen Inskip also had a great 32 nett round – well played, ladies!
Results: Thursday 25/9/25
Lady Vets 9 Hole
Competition Grey Tees 1st Pat Marr on -2 C/B;
Hawks Nest Vets
By Len GOUGH
23/09/2025. HN VETS Stableford Event
Division 3 Di Vercoe
NTP Hole 16: Division 1 June Biddle; Division 2 Dawn Gough
A reminder that the Lady Vets championships begin on October 16th this year.
In other news, congratulations to Jan Olsen for her recent win at the Mudgee Vets Week of Golf with a fantastic winning round of 41. It was a very eventful week for Jan and Peter, so it’s good to see them back out on the course again. Welcome to new players Janet Aspinall and Di
and welcome back to Carol Maher after an extended break.
Funeral Notices
David John
23/09/1938 - 27/09/2025
Sadly passed away 27/9/25, aged 87. Loved husband of Rhonda. Father of Anita and Paul, daughter-in-law Suzie. Poppa of Blake & Leyla. Friend to many. A Celebration of David’s life will be held at Soldiers Point Bowling Club on Friday 3/10/25 at 11am. All welcome.
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SATURDAY
BEYOND
ABC TV, 7.30pm
Having left the sun-soaked shenanigans of Saint Marie behind, this Death in Paradise spin-off delves deeper into the lives of DI Humphrey Goodman and his fiancée Martha (Kris Marshall and Sally Bretton, both pictured) as they settle into her coastal Devonshire hometown. There’s still silly crime capers (case in point: this week, Goodman joins the local players to act out a murder mystery that turns out to involve a very real knife in the victim’s back), but the focus is on the characters’ personal narratives.
6.00 Spicks And
barrister and his second wife are found shot dead in their home.
9.20 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson.
9.55 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R) 10.20 ABC Late News.
10.40 The Assembly. (PG, R)
11.25 Silent Witness. (Malv, R)
12.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
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6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40
7.00
Duggee. 6.50
7.05 Gardening
Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. (Final) 7.55 Teen Titans Go! 8.05 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.00 Robot Wars. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
SUNDAY
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE BASED ON A PACK OF LIES
ABC TV, 9.05pm
Fifteen years after her husband, Rob (Sex Education pictured), vanished without a trace – along with her life savings and her parents’ retirement fund – Alice (Rebekah Staton) walks past him on the street. Alice soon discovers she’s not the only one Rob has fleeced… in fact, the conman has been operating all over the UK. While her charming cad of an exhusband sets about wooing his latest victim, widowed author Cheryl (Marianne Jean-Baptiste), Alice uses the tricks she learnt from him expose his scam. Marrying whimsy with dark humour, this revenge drama will have you falling for both sides of the story.
MONDAY
Energetic host Beau Ryan (pictured) always appears larger than life, but in Monday’s episode of the Race, the former NRL player takes it to another level, literally – appearing on a digital billboard above the streets of Taipei to direct the five remaining teams to their next challenge. From embracing local cuisine at the bustling markets to testing their gaming skills at an arcade and tracking down “techno dancing gods”, the teams’ Taiwanese adventure is a smorgasbord of traditional and nextgeneration cultural experiences in the crowded city. Exhaustion is beginning to set in, but there’s one final push for the pit stop.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles. (PGa, R)
8.25 Lost Temples Of Cambodia. (PG, R)
9.20 Lost Treasures Of Egypt. (PG)
10.15 SBS World News Late.
10.45 Catch Me A Killer. (Malsv)
11.45 Rogue Heroes. (Malv, R)
2.00 Qatar: A Dynasty With Global Ambitions. (PGav, R)
3.00 Curious Traveller. (R)
4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (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. 8.30 MOVIE: Ticket To Paradise. (2022, Ml) A divorced couple team up and travel to Bali to stop their daughter from getting married. George Clooney, Julia Roberts. 10.45 Motorway Patrol. (PGl, R) 11.15 GetOn Extra. 11.45 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PG, R) Presented by Chrissie Swan. 12.45 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R) Georgina joins forces with an unlikely ally.
2.00 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 Country House Australia.
8.30 MOVIE: Expend4bles. (2023, MA15+alsv) A team of mercenaries tries to prevent World War III. Jason Statham, Sylvester Stallone.
10.30 MOVIE: The Foreigner. (2017, MA15+alv, R)
12.40 Tipping Point. (PG)
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)
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6.00 10 News+. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.30 The Dog House. (Return, PGa)
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6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 12.25 Beyond Paradise. (PG, R) 1.25 Professor T. (Mav, R) 2.10 I, Jack Wright. (Mal, R) 3.00 The Larkins. (PG, R) 3.50 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.15 The Assembly. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGl, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: Striking A Chord – Astrid Jorgensen. (R) Looks at Astrid Jorgensen.
6.30 Back Roads: Lucindale, South Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Return, Ma) Humphrey takes part in a play.
8.30 Return To Paradise. (Mv, R) An Australian expat police detective returns to her hometown where she helps solve murders.
9.30 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal, R) Jay’s brother Sputty is implicated in a murder.
10.30 I, Jack Wright. (Final, Mal, R) 11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Rediscover Victoria. (R) 11.00 Travel Quest. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Grand Finale: 2006 FIFA Film. 3.45 Motor Racing. World Rally-Raid C’ships. Round 4. BP Ultimate RallyRaid Portugal. H’lights. 4.15 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. H’lights. 5.35 Trains At War. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Orient Express: A Golden Era Of Travel. (PGav)
8.25 75 Years At Longleat.
9.20 Royal Crisis: Countdown To Abdication. (PGa, R)
10.20 Great Australian Walks. (PG, R)
11.15 Homicide: Life On The Street. (Mav, R)
12.55 Murder On The Dancefloor.
1.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGl, R)
4.00 Life In Bloom. (PG, R)
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Wknd. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Epsom Day and Turnbull Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise. (PGl) A deserving mum gets a makeover.
8.00 MOVIE: Die Hard 2. (1990, Mlv, R) A cop becomes involved in a hostage situation at an airport while waiting for his wife’s plane to arrive. Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton.
10.30 MOVIE: The Jackal. (1997, MA15+lv, R) A jailed Irish sniper is hired by the FBI. Bruce Willis, Richard Gere.
1.00 Riviera. (MA15+adlsv, R)
3.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 A Current Affair. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Explore. (R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby Union. The Rugby Championship. Australia v New Zealand.
9.40 Test Rugby: Australia v New Zealand Post-Match.
10.30 MOVIE: Sharko: The Mark Graham Story. (2024, Mav)
12.00 Next Stop. (R)
12.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
1.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) After a drunk reveller falls 20 metres off a cliff, lifeguards cannot believe the state he is in. 7.00 Soccer. Australia Cup. Final. Heidelberg United FC v Newcastle Jets. 10.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows.
11.30 The Gilded Age. (Man, R) Bertha, Marian, Aurora and Peggy take an overnight trip to see Clara Barton speak.
12.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (MA15+v, R) Barnes and Remy butt heads.
3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Bing. 6.05 Bananas In Pyjamas. 6.20 Peppa Pig. 6.25 Wiggle. 6.40 Shaun The Sheep. 6.45 Paddington. 7.00 Bluey. 6.40pm Bluey’s Big Play. 7.25 Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (Return) 8.00 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.40 Chopped Junior. 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.05 Abbott Elementary. 10.25 Speechless. 10.45 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 11.05 Late Programs. 5.55am Numberblocks.
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6am The Movie
Show. 6.35 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 8.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 10.20 After Hours. (1985, M) 12.10pm Goodbye Lenin! (2003, M, German) 2.25 The Grass Harp. (1995, PG) 4.25 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 6.30 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 8.30 Free State Of Jones. (2016, MA15+) 11.05 Adoration. (2013, MA15+) 1.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.30 David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants. (R) 3.20 Grand Designs NZ. (R) 4.10 Bill Bailey’s Wild West Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow.
6.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through The Alps. (PG)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 The Assembly. (PG)
8.15 Mystery Road: Origin. (Mal)
9.05 The Following Events Are Based On A Pack Of Lies. (Premiere, M)
10.05 Mother And Son. (PGdl, R)
10.35 MOVIE: Love And Other Catastrophes. (1996, Md, R)
11.55 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
12.25 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv)
3.00 Ask The Doctor. (PG, R)
3.30 The Art Of... (PG, R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Bing. 6.05 Bananas In Pyjamas. 6.20 Peppa Pig. 6.25 Wiggle. 6.40 Shaun The Sheep. 6.45 Paddington. 7.00 Bluey. 7.15 Bluey’s Big Play. 8.05 Bluey. 7.30pm Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 MOVIE: My Freaky Family. (2024, PG) 9.05 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. (2022, PG) 10.25 Horrible Histories. 10.55 Abbott Elementary. 11.15 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.50 Soccer. FIFA Under 20 World Cup. Group Stage. Match 32. Australia v Cuba. 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 The Point. (R) 1.00 Motor Racing. Austn Superbike C’ship. Round 7. 4.00 Sailing. SailGP. Round 10. H’lights. 5.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (R) 5.35 Trains At War. (PGa, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Nefertiti: To Whom Belongs This Beauty? (R)
8.30 Destination Ancient Rome. (PGa, R) An exploration of ancient Rome.
10.15 Kiss The Future. (Malv, R)
The story of the Siege of Sarajevo.
12.05 Humanity In Danger. (Premiere)
2.00 Auschwitz: The Hidden Traces. (Mavw, R)
3.00 Curious Traveller. (R)
4.00 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 APAC Weekly.
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Fatal Flight: Shoreham. 9.30 Alien: Terror In Space. 10.30 Snowpiercer. 11.30 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon Motorcycle Racing. 1.00 Cosplay Culture. 2.40 Jeopardy! 4.45 WorldWatch. 5.15 PBS Washington Week. 5.45 History’s Greatest Heists With Pierce Brosnan. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Sue Perkins’ Big American Road Trip. 9.25 Uncanny. 10.35 Hudson
6am The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 8.05 The Movie Show. 8.40 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 10.35 The Assistant. (2019, M) 12.15pm The Promise. (2016, M) 2.40 Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 4.30 Finding Your Feet. (2017, PG) 6.35 Casablanca. (1942, PG) 8.30 Michael Clayton. (2007, MA15+) 10.40 Sing Street. (2016, M) 12.40am Free State Of Jones. (2016, MA15+) 3.05 Late Programs.
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Bathurst Preview Show. 1.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 2.00 Behind Behani. (PGa, R) 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.10 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 4.30 Border Security: Int. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The 1% Club. (PGl, R)
8.00 Andrew And Fergie: Duke And Duchess Of Excess. (Premiere) Examines the duke and duchess’s journey.
9.30 MOVIE: The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart. (2020, Ml, R) An exploration of the Bee Gees. Barry Gibb.
12.00 Miniseries: The Victim. (Mav, R)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Grand Final Night.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Grand Final. Melbourne Storm v Brisbane Broncos.
9.30 NRL Grand Final Post-Match. From Accor Stadium, Sydney. 10.45 Mobsters: Paul Castellano. (Madv) 11.45 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Mls, R) 12.40 The Gulf. (Madlsv, 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.
Today.
6.00 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace.
7.00 The Amazing Race Australia: Celebrity Edition. (PGl) Hosted by Beau Ryan. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined by Taylor Swift, Cillian Murphy, Greta Lee, Jodie TurnerSmith, Domhnall Gleeson and Lewis Capaldi. 9.40 FBI. (Mv, R) The team fears a city-wide gang war is imminent after a series of bombings targets Queens. 11.30 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Gladiators. 9.35 The Crystal Maze. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (PG)
8.40 Railway Revolution: How Trains Shaped Our World. (Premiere)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Mayflies. (Mal, R)
11.55 The Allegation. (Mav, R)
2.30 Curious Traveller. (R)
3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 The Rookie. (Madv) The team mobilises to locate a suspect. 10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav)
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
12.00 The Great Diamond Heist. (PGa, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 The Block. (PGl) 9.10 Murder Down Under: The Toolbox Murders Pt 1. (MA15+adv) 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 The Equalizer. (Return, MA15+v) 11.35 Transplant. (MA15+m, R) 12.30 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) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R)
6.00
6am Casablanca.
Continued. (1942, PG) 7.35 The Movie Show. 8.10
Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 10.00 The Last Emperor. (1987, M) 1pm The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 3.05 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 5.05 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 6.55 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 8.30 Bad Company. (1972) 10.15 November. (2022, M, French) 12.15am Late Programs.
I. (2020, PG, R)
(PG, R)
1.15 Grand Designs. (R) 2.05 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. (PGv)
8.30 Insight.
9.30 Dateline.
10.00 SBS World News Late.
10.30 The Point. (R)
11.30 Spies Of Terror. (Malv)
1.25 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (R)
2.30 Curious Traveller. (R)
3.35 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Murder In A Small Town. (M) The team investigates when a body is found at a local wedding between members of two feuding families. 10.10 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv) Brett’s new bond stirs buzz. 11.10 The Agenda Setters. 12.10 Pretty Hard Cases. (Madv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
Bump. (Premiere, Madls)
9.40 Hoarders. 11.20 Calipari: Razor’s Edge. 12.10am The Nine Lives Of. 1.50 Late Programs.
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6am Sidonie In Japan. (2023, PG, French) 7.50 The Movie Show. 8.25 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 10.00 Sing Street. (2016, M) Noon 20th Century Women. (2016, M) 2.10 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 3.55 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 6.15 First Cow. (2019, PG) 8.30 Unforgiven. (2013, MA15+, Japanese) 11.05 Iceman. (2017, MA15+, Rhaetic) 12.50am Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.10 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.15 Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 9.40 Merlin. 10.25 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The People Vs Robodebt. (Final, Mal)
8.40 Great British Train Journeys From Above. (Premiere, PG)
9.35 Code Of Silence. (Malv)
10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 COBRA. (Mal)
11.50 Freezing Embrace. (Mals, R)
1.35 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGav, R)
2.40 Curious Traveller. (R) 3.45 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 RFDS. (Ma) Eliza second guesses herself.
8.30 Off The Grid With Colin And Manu. (M) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Experts share advice on living well.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mas)
11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGal)
12.00 Imposters. (Madlsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
Sydney 2000. Looks at the Sydney 2000 Olympics 25 years on.
The Grand Tour. (Ml)
9News Late.
THURSDAY,
Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.15 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.50 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Piripenguins. 7.20
6am Morning
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eurostar: Minding The Gap. (R)
8.30 Scandinavia With Simon Reeve. (Premiere) 9.40 Blue Lights. (Return) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 Davos 1917. (Mlv) 12.05 The Head. (MA15+a, R)
2.00 Charles I: Downfall Of A King. (PGalv, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
3.05 Curious Traveller. (R)
4.10 J Schwanke’s Life In Bloom. (R)
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Programs. 6.55 The Legend Of The Christmas Witch. (2018, PG, Italian) 8.45 First Cow. (2019, PG) 11.05 Bad Company. (1972) 12.50pm November. (2022, M, French) 2.50 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 4.50 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 6.25 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 8.30 The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 10.30 Heathers. (1988, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs. 6am Murder Party. Continued. (2022, PG, French) 6.40 The Straight Story. (1999, PG) 8.40 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 11.05 The Te$t. (2022, M, Spanish) 1.05pm Long Story Short. (2021, M) 2.50 First Cow. (2019, PG) 5.05 Mosley. (2019, PG) 6.55 All At Sea. (2010, PG) 8.30 The Thicket. (2024, M) 10.30 Master Gardener. (2022, M) 12.35am The Drover’s Wife. (2021, MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) David struggles to contain his anger.
8.30 Jim Jefferies And Friends. (MA15+s) Jim Jefferies tells the story of the time he met and nearly killed his comedy idol John Cleese.
9.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) The teams head to Prague, but their train plans are soon thrown into chaos.
11.00 Gatecrashers.
12.00 Life. (Malsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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By Thomas O'KEEFE
LIFE saving can become a family affair, as it has for Jack Alterator who was nominated for the Hunter Surf Life Saving Youth Life Saver of the Year back in June.
“It was a very easy nomination for the committee to make after he had been awarded the club’s annual Junior President’s award for the 2024-25 season,” Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Surf Life Saving Club (TGHNSLSC) Registrar Kerrie Moore told News Of The Area.
“Jack demonstrates outstanding personal, surf lifesaving and team skills.”
He joined Tea Gardens
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