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By Eve NESMITH THE cultural burning on Gumbaynggirr Country at Scotts Head Reserve, conducted by the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation and Rural Fire Service earlier this week, wasn't only about bushfire season preparation. “We haven't seen this area burnt in a long time,” said Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation CEO Dean Kelly. “[T]o put fire back on Country is not just about nurturing the biodiversity and ecosystem. “It's about honouring our cultural connections.” Mr Kelly said that cultural burning provided traditional benefits to Country, with modern benefits. “We are not just burning; it allows us to connect with Country and release stress with our self and emotionally detach from other things that are going on in our world,” he said.

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SIX members of the Nambucca Valley Red Cross emergency services team have received NSW Premier’s Flood Emergency citation awards for their contributions and service during the 2025

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Open hours for Grassy Head Road PART of Grassy Head Road will close to all vehicles on Friday, 28 August but remain open during other peak morning and afternoon travel times up to this date, Monday to Thursday, to accommodate school buses and high-volume traffic. Traffic during the open period will travel via a one-lane contraflow arrangement and motorists should expect delays of around five to 10 minutes. The section of Grassy Head Road that will be closed at times is located near the intersection of Scotts Head Road and extends south for about 250m to approximately 865 Grassy Head Road. This section of road is receiving pavement rehabilitation. “We have listened to our community and our infrastructure team has changed its program to open one lane of the road, at a time, to vehicles up until approximately 8.30am in the morning, and after 3.30pm in the afternoon and overnight, construction days,” said Nambucca Valley Council acting general manager David Moloney. he said. The road will still close to all vehicles between 8:30am and 3:30pm Mondays to Thursdays and on Friday 28 August. “This road closure is necessary because

excavators and the other plant cannot operate safely without it, due to the narrow width of Grassy Head Road and minimal road shoulders,” Mr Moloney said. When the road closures are in effect, all vehicles will need to detour via Stuarts Point and the Pacific Motorway. The only exceptions are vehicles driven by residents who live directly adjacent to the

work site, and whose driveways intersect the work site. Driveway access will be maintained, under the guidance of traffic control. If community members have any questions about the work, they can contact Council on (02) 6568 2555, visit the Council website or download Council’s Antenno app.

AUGUST is Rural Road Safety month and all road users are being asked to "Join the Journey" and become road safety advocates by starting conversations and raising awareness. An initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation, Rural Road Safety Month is supported by Transport for NSW with the aim of helping to create safer choices on the road.

Statistics for the first half of this year are sobering. There have already been more than 180 deaths on NSW roads, including 123 fatalities in regional areas. Country roads account for more than two-thirds of the state's road trauma, with 68 motor vehicle drivers and 23 motorcyclists dying on country roads during the first six months of 2026. Men remain overrepresented accounting

for 92 of the regional NSW fatalities with 24 deaths involving older road users aged 70. We are encouraged to slow down, avoid distractions, wear a seatbelt, ride safely and never drive tired or impaired to help reduce road trauma and ensure more people make it home safely. “Join the Journey” at the Australian Road Safety Foundation website: https://arsf. com.au/join-the-journey/

q The northern end of Grassy Head Road will receive major repairs from 17 August, 2026.The road will now be open to vehicles in the mornings on construction days until about 8.30am, then closed for works about 8.30am to 3.30pm, followed by re-opening to all vehicles overnight. Photo: Supplied by NVC.

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Landslip remediation across Valley

q The site of a large, 70-metre landslip, adjacent to Flame Tree Road, Valla. Council’s construction contractor, ACG, has been working there for five weeks and the engineered rock-fill remediation solution and road repair is almost complete.

q Rockfill starting to be placed on the batter to begin to stabilise the embankment. By Eve NESMITH DISASTER recovery works to repair landslips are under way across the Nambucca Valley and remediation at the large Flame Tree Road landslip is almost complete. This Valla landslip, which is approximately 70 metres long, is one of many scars the Valley carries due to natural disaster. The disaster recovery work is funded by the NSW Reconstruction Authority, with Federal and State funding. NVC acting general manager David Moloney said the Flame Tree Road site was the fifth to be completed this year.

He said that a large landslip at Gumma remained a priority for the community and that Council was still working to obtain funding to support its remediation and repair. “Council has finalised a submission to the NSW Reconstruction Authority on the large landslip at Gumma, adjacent to Gumma Road, for natural disaster funding,” Mr Moloney said. “It is a priority for Council to fix this site and we will continue to work with relevant government agencies to secure funding to remediate this site.” NVC Mayor Gary Lee visited the Valla site with Mr Moloney late last week. “Flame Tree Road had been eroded

through several years of flooding and it’s great to see the landslip now covered in engineered rock-fill and the works almost complete,” Cr Lee said. Cr Lee said that approximately 80 landslip sites affecting roads and embankments across the valley required remediation, and these works would be carried out across the next two to three years. NVC acting general manager David Moloney said the Flame Tree Road site was the fifth to be completed this year. Other landslips that have been remediated this year include Piggot Street, Nambucca Heads; Riverside Drive, Nambucca Heads; and

Taylors Arm Road, at the landslip site located 4.7kms west of Macksville. Johns Bridge at Missabotti is very near to completion. Another Council contractor started remediating a landslip on the banks of the Nambucca River at River Street, Macksville, near the Phillip Hughes Bridge late last month. Work will also start this week to remediate a package of 10 landslips, located in the upper reaches of Taylors Arm/Burrapine. To learn more about remediation works visit Council’s website and access the disaster recovery interactive map, or download the digital app, Antenno.

NAMBUCCA VALLEY COUNCIL ROAD CLOSURES & CHANGES Capital works and a major bridge lifting program are underway. We wish to advise there are numerous road closures/changes at:

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Mr Kelly said Scotts Head was a very significant area to its First Nations people as it provided a connection to their Creation stories. "During the cultural exchange, we are burning along our songlines, which starts at Guyra at Wattle Ridge, and we are finishing at Scotts Head, where our Creation story comes in.” The event was the first demonstration cultural burn at a Crown reserve managed by Reflections Holidays – a Category One Crown land manager and the largest holiday park group in NSW. It formed part of Reflections’ second Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which outlines the organisation’s commitment to building opportunities to heal Country within the Crown land reserves in its care with Traditional Owners. Reflections CEO Nick Baker said the organisation operated on 12 First Nations and the first cultural burn on Country at Scotts Head was significant as Reflections sought to take meaningful action toward reconciliation. “Reflections manages 40 holiday parks and cares for 45 public reserves spanning more than 10,000 hectares and as a Crown Land manager we regularly partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to share and celebrate their culture with our guests to build awareness and respect that moves us towards our vision for reconciliation,” Mr Baker said. Mr Kelly said the cultural burning honoured traditions that were thousands of years old, and at Scotts Head were connected to the Creation story of the Dungiirr brothers, or the Koala Brothers, touching upon nearby mountain ranges, seas, headland, and area inland. “The cultural burn is more than just about putting in fire on Country; it’s a combined method of cool burning

q Reflections team members Jacinta Campbell, Mick Essenstam, Dan Hickleton, Caroline Winters and Trudie Horskins witnessing the event. Photos: Supplied by Reflections. methodologies and indigenous traditional ecological knowledge. “By using these knowledge systems of Traditional Owners, we can use fire to help revitalise and rejuvenate Country types at appropriate times via appropriate use of fire,” Mr Kelly said. Mr Baker said that Reflections’ second Reconciliation Action Plan committed to identify and seek to partner with Traditional Custodians to develop plans to protect and manage Country within the Reflections reserves. “[W]e are seeing this take place at Scotts Head, thanks to the hard work of our Aboriginal Engagement Officer, our staff, and the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation,” Mr Baker said

q Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation CEO Dean Kelly said the cultural burning was the first time the community had been able to watch proceedings.

Mr Kelly said the Scotts Head cultural burning was ‘significant’ and it was the first time the community would be able to watch proceedings. He said the Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation was grateful for the support of partners, including Reflections Holidays, the NSW RFS, and Nambucca Shire Council. Reflections’ Mr Baker said the Scotts Head cultural burn would inform future cultural burns in some of Reflections’ other parks across NSW. “Reflections will continue to support Aboriginal-owned and led organisations to deliver programs on Country that will nurture the skills of Reflections staff in traditional land management practices,” he said.

q Reflections seeks to build opportunities to heal Country with Traditional Owners within the Crown land reserves in its care.

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Interest rates hold steady By Jacob SHTEYMAN, AAP

THE Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady for a second straight meeting despite inflation hovering well above its target. In a unanimous decision, the central bank's nine-member monetary policy board left the cash rate untouched at 4.35 per cent on Tuesday. The result was widely expected by economists and money markets. While the re-escalation in the Middle East conflict has sent oil prices surging once more, softer-than-expected inflation figures in late July killed off expectations of an August rate hike. Both headline and underlying inflation remained above the RBA's 2-3 per cent target range in the June quarter. But at 3.6 per cent, the bank's preferred quarterly trimmed mean measure undershot its previous forecast of 3.8 per cent and gave the board more breathing room to watch how developments played out in the Strait of Hormuz. "Following three increases in the cash rate target since the beginning of the year, financial conditions are now tighter than they were and the economy appears to be slowing as expected," the RBA board said in its accompanying statement. "But inflation is still too high." Economic forecasts released by the bank at the same time as its rate decision showed the RBA still expected inflation to remain above 2.5 per cent until early 2028. Inflation risks were also skewed to the upside, the bank said in its statement on monetary policy. If the conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil markets further, the global AI investment boom spurs stronger demand for technology supply chains or El Niño drives up food prices worse than expected, inflation could exceed the bank's forecasts. But if the housing market deteriorates faster than expected, that could weigh on household consumption and take more steam out of the economy. House prices were already starting to come down after the RBA's three rate rises in the first half of 2026, which together added around $270 a month in repayments for a $600,000 mortgage. But the downturn has accelerated since the federal budget curbed tax concessions for property investors. While seemingly comfortable with where rates are at the moment, the board left the door open to further hikes. "With monetary policy judged to be somewhat restrictive, the board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged while it assesses how the economy is evolving," it said. "The board will continue to do what it considers necessary to bring inflation sustainably back to target, including increasing

media@newsofthearea.com.au q The economy appears to be slowing as expected, according to the RBA, but inflation is still too high. Image: wayhomestudio on Magnific.

the cash rate target further if upside risks materialise." Following the decision, the ASX200 had a brief, modest spike and was up 38 points, or 0.41 per cent for the day. The Aussie dollar dropped slightly against the US currency. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said it was a "welcome decision at a time of heightened uncertainty in the world and persistent pressures at home". "This decision reflects the fact that inflation has been coming in well under the Reserve Bank and Treasury forecasts," he said. "Inflation has now moderated three months in a row but it's still higher than we'd like and people are still under pressure."

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q Members of the Nambucca Valley Red Cross emergency services team receiving their NSW Premier’s Flood emergency citation awards at the group’s recent meeting are, from left, Deidre Bear, Lesley Smith, Jill Goodwoth (visiting from Kempsey Emergency Services Team), Helen Mower, Kathy Redman and Adele McCollom. Citation recipient Mary Ball was absent. Photo: Supplied.

Nambucca Valley responders receive Flood Emergency citation awards for tireless work when disaster strikes FROM Page 1 Natural Hazards Research Australia, Andrew Gissing, said that the flood event was the biggest on record for the region, and could be classed as a 1-in-500-year event. Around 600 volunteer hours were logged by the team at Nambucca Valley evacuation and recovery centres during this time.

Deputy Team Leader of the Nambucca Valley Red Cross emergency services team, Helen Mower, said that NSW had faced compounding catastrophic floods that set new records for rainfall in river catchments and flood levels across many regions. “Our team members are trained, committed and work in a professional way with other first-responder

agencies for those who may be impacted by emergency situations and disasters,” Ms Mower said. “Assistance is provided before, during and after an emergency.” Ms Mower said the Nambucca team had been involved in a range of community engagement activities throughout 2026, at Waterfall Way, the Bellingen

Support Hub, a Tenterfield Disaster Welfare Evacuation Exercise, the Eungai Creek Community Resilience Network Preparedness Stall, a Coffs Harbour Airport Exercise Briefing, a Coffs Harbour Disaster Welfare Evacuation Exercise, the Frank Partridge VC Public School First Responder’s Day, and a Valla Beach Market Preparedness Stall.

Ms Mower said the Nambucca team was now gearing up to distribute essential emergency and preparedness information and resources to the local community, residents and businesses during Emergency Redi Week, which runs from September 14 to 22. These events will take place on 15 September, in front of Woolworths

Nambucca Heads from 10am to 2pm; 16 September, at Nambucca Heads RSL from 11:30am to 2:30pm, and on 18 September, in front of Trisley’s Betta Electrical, Macksville, from 10am to 2pm. Anyone interested in volunteering with the Australian Red Cross can also obtain information at these events.

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Telling Tales of Stuarts Point By Sharon JANE CREATIVE writer, poet and correspondent for News Of The Area, Jen Hetherington birthed the idea in 2023 to publish a community focused anthology of short stories through Stuarts Point and District Community Organisation (SPaDCO) and now a second anthology has been published. Ms Hetherington saw a need for the arts to boost locals getting bogged down in depressing issues and give them a chance to shine. "Fostering a sense of belonging to create a living memory in bookform, we are creating living history for generations to come," Ms Hetherington told News Of The Area. "Stories include comedy, tragedy and the sublime to the ridiculous as well as delightful stories from local kids," she said. Ms Hetherington, as volunteer, instigator, editor and publisher of both volumes, says there are more in the pipeline.

q SPaDCO supporters, seated: Chris Kaczan, Melissa Crease and Mary Lou Lewis. Standing: Heather Kind and Lex Stewart. Photo: Jen Hetherington.

‘Tell Your Tale, An Anthology 2025 SPaDCO Short Story Awards’ follows on from the first anthology, ‘Getting to the Point’, which was a great success and a fundraiser for subsequent anthologies. Local Council members, including the Mayor, Cr Gary Lee, have been judges. Many supporters have got on board the project, including Genevieve Lovell. “The project gives writers the opportunity to display a hidden talent a person might be shy to demonstrate in a more open space,” Ms Lovell said. "Poets are also given an opportunity to write and that seems to be a deep well. We are seeing poetry entries from some unlikely poets! It's an opportunity for community to be surprised and delighted.” There have been 16 contributors to each anthology so far. Most are local authors, or related to the area in some way. Guarding the vision has been a challenge and, to contain it, writers are restricted to the Stuarts Point area including "Another challenge is to get Eungai, Yarrahapinni, Grassy Head and permission for written histories to be Fisherman's Reach. recorded from the old folks who have really "We welcome others in carrying this interesting stories to tell," she said. vision further," Ms Hetherington said. At the Sunday FunDay at Stuarts

Foreshore Park on 23 August, between 9am and 2pm, copies will be on sale. The book is also available on Amazon in either printed or digital format.

Fast laps and family fun at Bush Khanacross q Another family sharing a vehicle as frequent junior competitor Zachary Upcroft continues a family tradition and tips the Subaru in nicely with his father Damien riding along not so quietly. Photos: Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club.

q Harvey Nicholson, touted as a junior in age only, on his way to an outright win in a Subaru prepared by his father.

q Zahli Pell, who came second in the ladies category, shared a vehicle with her father, Damien. AFTER several, externalfactored false starts and postponements, the engines finally fired up on Sunday, 2 August, for Round One of the Wet-Seal Coffs Coast Bush Khanacross Series. Held by the Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club at Raleigh Motorsport Complex, the event attracted a healthy field of experienced competitors, newcomers, returning drivers and plenty of juniors. Now in its third year, Bush Khanacross is proving there is more to grassroots motorsport than simply putting the pedal to the metal. The event builds on the traditional paddock Khanacross format, adding q Adam "Adz" Smeaton always gives the spectators something to look at.

a more challenging surface and flowing course lines while remaining accessible to drivers who are still learning their way around competition motoring. For experienced drivers, it is a chance to keep their skills sharp, while for newcomers it provides a controlled environment to learn, improve and enjoy the thrill of competition. “It’s a great way to safely build driving skills and test your current ones,” organiser Martin Smith from Coffs Harbour & District Sporting Car Club, said. The starting grid featured competitors with vastly different levels of experience and budgets, however once

the green light was given, everyone was tackling the same challenge. Juniors were particularly well-represented. First-timer Jett Drough took the wheel of the club car, with experienced rally driver Tony Lynch providing coaching from the passenger seat. At the other end of the junior experience scale was Harvey Nicholson, who recorded the outright fastest time of the day in a Subaru AWD prepared by his father. Times are recorded and outright and class awards are presented, yet organisers say winning is not the only measure of success. “For some it’s about fun,

while others use these events to keep their abilities honed,” they said. Zahli Pell also put in a strong performance, finishing second in the ladies category while sharing a vehicle with her father Damien. Families sharing cars are part of what makes the event different from higher-level motorsport, with competitors able to get behind the wheel without needing a huge racing budget. Adam “Adz” Smeaton provided plenty of

entertainment for spectators, combining experience behind the wheel with a strong passion for supporting the sport. The club says there is “no right or wrong way” to compete in amateur motorsport, with drivers, vehicles, skills and budgets all contrasting widely. “Some competitors who compete at higher level motorsport use events like these to keep their abilities honed, whereas others compete simply for the fun of

it. New competitors make use of the club car, which is free for juniors to use,” said Mr Smith. Local businesses and volunteers also play an important role in keeping grassroots motorsport on track, with Wet-Seal Coffs Coast and Raleigh Motorsport Complex among those supporting the series. The next club event is Round Two of the Steve Arthur Electrical Khanacross Series, a grass-based paddock event planned for Sunday, 23 August.

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Sequins and song THE 2027 NSW Seniors Festival Premier’s Gala Concerts group ticket register launched on Monday, 10 August. Community groups, residential aged care facilities, social groups, Aboriginal organisations, culturally and linguistically diverse organisations and disability organisations with 10 or more attendees are all eligible to secure a spot on the register until 5pm on Friday 11 September. The concerts are a central part of the festival, which next year will embrace the theme: Discover. Connect. Celebrate! It will run from 1 March to 14 March. “The NSW Seniors Festival is the biggest annual celebration of seniors in the southern hemisphere and a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge the immense

q Some of the glitz, glamour, dance and song on stage at the 2026 NSW Premier’s Gala Concert. Photo: NSW Seniors via Facebook.

contribution older people make to our communities,” said the Minister for Seniors, Jodie Harrison. “The NSW Government supports the NSW Seniors Festival as a key initiative to strengthen social inclusion and celebrate the outstanding contribution of seniors across the state.” The concerts, which are traditionally the flagship events of the Festival, will be held at the Darling Harbour Tik Tok Entertainment Centre on Wednesday, 10 March, and Thursday, 11 March, 2027. Performances will be scheduled at 10.30am and 2.15pm on both days. “Each year, we receive overwhelmingly positive feedback on the Premier’s Gala Concerts and next year is shaping up to be another Seniors Festival highlight,” Ms

Harrison said. Alongside the concerts, the NSW Seniors Festival Expo will run from 9am to 4pm on Wednesday, 10 March, and 9am to 3pm on Thursday, 11 March, at the ICC Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre in Hall 4. The expo will feature exhibits, workshops and activities with a focus on topics including health, wellbeing, travel, technology and lifestyle. Applications for the Premier’s Gala Concerts group ticketing register can be submitted here: https://www. nsw.gov.au/arts-and-culture/ seniors-festival/whats-on/ premiers-concert/premiersgala-concerts-group-bookings. “With group ticket registration now open, seniors have an early opportunity to secure their spot for another spectacular Premier’s Gala Concert,” Ms Harrison said.

Dark comedy with contemporary adult themes

AFTER having been on stage in Dorrigo, the Wyz Wimmin & Friends’ all-new production ‘SHE’ will be on stage at Kempsey’s Bandbox Theatre over the weekend of 15-16th August and at Bowraville Theatre on Saturday 22 August at 7pm for its closing performance “This production builds on what we have presented over the past 10 years,” producer Carrolline Rhodes said. “There are our signature monologues, of course, but also on the program is a one-act play that is described by its playwright as being a dark comedy.

“Add to that a collection of dramatic monologues that come together as a play with three scenes and we think audiences will be talking about ‘SHE’ long after curtain call. “The Company began in 2016 when two friends and I (all highly skilled theatre practitioners) got together. “We were very aware that television, film, and theatre were dominated by American and British culture. “We wanted to tell regional stories, written by local playwrights. “The result is a theatre

company that is almost certainly unique in the whole of Australia, and audiences have been quick with their praise. “We present contemporary adult themes, and our material is as up-todate as today’s headlines. “Everything you need to know about ‘SHE’ is on our website, and this is the place to book tickets which are $30 (plus a small booking fee). “Tickets will also be available at the door, but please note cash only - we do not have EFTPOS. “We now have 21

members and if you would like to be part of the Wyz Wimmin & Friends Theatre Company as a tech, front-ofhouse, actor or playwright, please get in touch. “Better yet, buy a ticket and come along. Once you see us on stage, you will want to join us.” wyzwimmin.org.au

q The Wyz Wimmin & Friends Theatre Company’s founders, from left, Carrolline Rhodes, Helen Kirkpatrick and Anne Joyce. Photo: Supplied.

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q Shake Dancers. Photos: Supplied.

Jonathan Guthrie-Jones and Anthony Petrucci with show dancers.

By Pauline CAIN SHAKE Rattle‘n’Roll - the only 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll show of its kind - is set to tour to the Mid North Coast with shows in Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie later this month. Currently in Victoria, the company is heading north for two big shows. On Saturday 29 August at 8pm they will be in Coffs Harbour at C.ex. On Sunday 30 August there will be a matinee performance at 1.30pm at Panthers Auditorium in Port Macquarie.

Audiences can expect a big stage spectacular with lots of rock’n’roll music, dancing and razzle dazzle. The music features well-known hits from Elvis, Bobby Darin, Sam Cooke, Johnny O’Keefe, Frankie Valli, Cliff Richard, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Everly Brothers, Connie Francis, Roy Orbison, Grease and more. Five fabulous singers, eight champion ballroom dancers, hundreds of spectacular show costumes, and all the big dance numbers to take audiences back to the 50s and 60s.

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There is a real sense of joy in the music and this appeals to audiences of all ages, who sing along to their favourites. Jonathan Guthrie-Jones, an accountant by trade, is touring with the show. Well-known to Melbourne audiences, Jonathan hails from a musical theatre family. He has been performing in the show for 13 years. ”We perform in theatres and clubs all over regional Australia,” said Jonathan. “Every place has such a unique

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energy and vibe and you can feel that when you step into venues and talk to audiences afterwards. “This is such a happy story and we’re having a fantastic time on stage. “We’re performers at heart, in the old-fashioned sense, and we love what we’re doing.” Nina Randall, co-founder and executive producer with Dion and Randall International, has 40 years of experience in the industry. “Since COVID we needed to focus locally with national and regional tours,”said Ms Randall.

“We’re based in Melbourne but we’ve travelled right across Australia, with successful seasons of lots of big shows at state theatres and touring to many regional theatres.” “Highly entertaining, eye and ear thrilling show! Powerhouse singers, slick choreography, electrifying dancers and sensational costumes!” - THE BLURB Australian Arts and Entertainment Review Bookings: cex.com.au/event/shake-rattlen-roll/ portmacquarie.panthers.com. au/event/shake-rattle-n-roll/

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Fresh spin on saving energy, money and water IF you have a top-loading washing machine and are a pensioner, veteran, social housing tenant or part of a low-income household, you may be eligible to trade your machine in for a brand new 8kg water and energyefficient front-loader for just $250. The NSW Government’s Washing Machine Exchange Program is back with another 6,000 discounted washing machines now available.

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

household bills over time.” The Government has expanded the program to help eligible concessioncard holders obtain modern, efficient appliances that would otherwise be out of reach. “This is exactly the kind of practical support that helps people with the cost of living while delivering longterm benefits for NSW,” said the Minister for Water, Rose Jackson.

“The response to this program has been extraordinary with machines snapped up in next to no time and that’s why we’re back again with another 6,000 discounted washing machines.” The move from a toploader to the water- and energy-efficient 8kg frontloader is expected to slash an average of $300 a year off their water, electricity and detergent bills.

Extra eyes in the sky proposed for Mid North Coast police MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has launched a new community petition calling on the NSW Government to expand its PolAir-Remote Drone program and bring remotely operated police drones to the Mid North Coast. Mr Kemp says the technology could give local police another tool to respond to crime across a large and often difficult-to-access area. The call comes after a NSW Police drone trial in Moree, which Mr Kemp says helped reduce crime by around 50 per cent and assisted police with more than 100 arrests, the recovery of 70 stolen vehicles and the location of six missing people. The figures have been cited as evidence that drones could have a practical role in regional policing. Mr Kemp believes that, for Mid North Coast residents, the proposal could be particularly relevant given the size and spread of communities across the region, where police can be

required to respond to incidents over considerable distances and through difficult terrain. Mr Kemp said remotely operated drones could help officers track alleged offenders, locate people and gather information before police enter potentially dangerous situations. “This technology can give police an extra set of eyes in the sky when they need it most,” he said. He also pointed to 2025 BOCSAR statistics, which he said showed Kempsey Shire ranked second in NSW for motor vehicle theft and third for break-and-enter dwelling offences. Those figures highlight the concerns about property crime in parts of the region, although the petition is ultimately seeking a broader policing capability rather than targeting one particular type of offence. Mr Kemp said drones could also reduce the need for police to become

It’s also expected that each participating household will save around 20,000 litres of water per household annually – enough to fill a typical backyard swimming pool. The subsidised package includes delivery to anywhere in NSW, installation, a twoyear warranty and the removal of the old machine for recycling. The Washing Machine Exchange is part of the NSW

q Member for Oxley Michael Kemp, who has launched a petition to expand the NSW Police remote drone program to the Mid North Coast. Photo: Supplied by Oxley Electorate Office.

involved in dangerous pursuits. “Every time we can reduce the need for a dangerous pursuit, or give police more information before they enter a property, we are making policing safer for everyone,” he said. The petition is intended to demonstrate community support for the proposal and encourage the NSW Government to consider the Mid North Coast for the next expansion of the program. “We cannot simply accept these crime rates as the status quo,” Mr Kemp said. The community petition is now open for residents who want to support the call for police drones in the region.

Farmers call for better mobile coverage access the region REGIONAL Australians are calling on the Federal Government to act now on domestic mobile phone roaming and take farmers’ connectivity concerns seriously. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into domestic mobile roaming but says regional

communities should not have to wait any longer for things to improve. Domestic roaming would allow mobile phones to automatically connect to another network when their own provider has no coverage, potentially providing a major boost for people living, working and travelling in areas where mobile black spots remain an everyday issue.

NFF CEO Mike Guerin said the current situation was leaving some regional Australians with difficult choices just to stay connected. “We’ve heard reports of farmers using two separate SIM cards for different sides of town, just to stay connected - this should not be happening in Australia in 2026,” Mr Guerin said. He said domestic mobile roaming could help close the

connectivity gap between metropolitan and regional Australia. “Domestic mobile roaming would be another vital step toward ending the connectivity divide for rural Australians,” Mr Guerin said. The NFF is calling on the Federal Government to mandate domestic roaming now, rather than waiting for the ACCC inquiry to reach a conclusion.

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although that may well be the case. As a tourist, during their summer days of 30 degrees or more, it was quite normal to seek out a cool beer at lunchtime, but it didn’t prove to be quite as easy as that. On such a day travelling among the classic villages of the playgrounds of the really rich and famous, the Lake Muskoka area, we made such a stop at a classic village hotel,

asking for a beer to go with our lunch. Sorry I can’t serve you with that as I’m under 18 years old, said the sweet young thing. Can you please then have a senior member of staff serve us? Sorry, there are seven of us on duty today and we are all under the 18-year age limit and this is strictly against the law. May I then ask if it is

unusual for a pub not to serve beer? I was informed that today their duty was to serve meals and only soft drinks rather than beer or spirits on this mid-weekday. So, what are our options for having a cool one with lunch? She said you can buy beer by the bottle or packets of six cans at the nearby grocer’s store, but you can’t drink it on their premises.

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ANOTHER difference that I found interesting while in Canada was their treatment of the drinking age restriction of 18 years, while it remains at 21 in the USA just over the border. Canada has a very liberal policy of allowing the purchase and use of marijuana, but I’m not aware of that being age restricted,

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Water Efficiency Program, which is leading the NSW Government’s efforts to reduce water waste, strengthen water security and help households keep more money in their pockets. To check if you are eligible to apply, visit https://www. water.dcceew.nsw.gov.au/ o u r - wo r k / p ro j e c t s - a n d programs/water-efficiencyprogram/washing-machineexchange-program.

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Mr Guerin said the ACCC could instead focus on how roaming should be implemented. “The Government should mandate roaming immediately and let the ACCC look at the implementation of domestic mobile roaming, rather than limiting its review to broad competition concerns,” he said. While the Universal

So, we tried that but were told that we could only buy one bottle each but were later informed that retail general stores were allowed to sell more than that but because this was such a new regulation, it was heavily policed, so the sellers were somewhat protective. I’m happy to advise that we did get a beer each, to go with a take-away lunch, but then headed to a grassy area beside a church and the river which wound its way through the village, after passing through

Outdoor Mobile Obligation and temporary disasterspecific roaming measures are also in the pipeline, the NFF says neither will completely address the ongoing connectivity challenges faced by regional communities. “Mandatory mobile roaming will make every Australian safer. We can’t wait any longer,” Mr Guerin said. For farmers, emergency workers, families and regional businesses, reliable mobile coverage is not simply a convenience, it can be an important link to emergency services, customers, suppliers and loved ones. a small hydro power station which supplied enough electricity for some 2000 homes in that general area. They have three of those hydro power stations nearby providing low-cost power. Maybe we should have been asking for a schooner of local lake water. Very interesting to encounter the different treatments for selling drugs and beer in a country so similar to that of our own but so protective of their residents.

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Brennan’s rink claims thrilling triples title By Barbara MARANIK THE Macksville Men's Bowling Club Triples Championship produced a fitting finale on Sunday 19 July with spectators treated to a thrilling contest despite bitterly cold and windy conditions.

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Tony Baker, Max Ward and skip Peter Fox took on Barry Reed, Bob Antcliff and skip Phil Brennan in a match that was evenly fought from the opening end. With some outstanding draw bowling and plenty of pressure shots from both sides, the scores were locked

at 13-all after 11 ends. Neither team was able to break clear as the game developed into a classic championship battle. After 23 ends the scores were again deadlocked, this time at 23-all, leaving the title to be decided over the final two ends. Brennan's rink responded when it mattered most, collecting a single shot on the 24th end before adding two more on the final end to seal

-Under 100mp 1st Molly Bence & Robert Baker 60%, 2nd Peter Whyte & Lucinda Grant 57%, 3rd Scott Parker & Gaye Beyers 56% Saturday 1st August 2026 North/South 1st Mike Siford & Pauly Griffin 64%, 2nd John & Lynne Slade 53%, 3rd Rob Marshall & Maureen Cowan 46% East/West 1st Amber Fox & Carol McKee 66%, 2nd Sandra Ellis & Robert Baker 56%,

3rd Theda Faulwetter & Gaye Beyers 53% Monday 3rd August 2026 1st Carol McKee & Vicky Walker 63%, 2nd Colleen Robertson & Pat Bride 61%, 3rd Judy Holliday & Robert Baker 56% Tuesday 4th August 2026 – State Wide pairs 1st Theda Faulwetter & Michael Finucane 59%, 2nd Greg & Jane Wood 55%, 3rd Carol McKee & Amber Fox 48% Thursday 6th August 2025 1st Maureen Cowan &

The winner will get a shot at minor premiers the Sawtell Panthers, in the Major SemiFinal on Sunday, 23 August. The loser faces the winner of this weekend’s Elimination Semi-Final. The Coffs Harbour Comets and Nambucca Roosters will try to keep their season alive when they face off in the Elimination Semi-Final on Saturday afternoon at Geoff

King Motors Oval. The winner moves on to face the loser of this weekend’s Qualifying SemiFinal, while it’s season over for the loser. The Woolgoolga Seahorses and Macksville Sea Eagles play off in the reserve grade Qualifying Semi-Final, with the Coffs Harbour Comets and Grafton Ghosts facing off in the Elimination Semi-Final.

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RESULTS for week ending 9th August 2026 Monday 27th July 2026 North/South 1st Mike & Linda Siford 64% 2nd Barbara Lott & Paul Petrusma 59%, 3rd Susie Keur & Les Sinclair 56% East/West 1st Vicky Walker & Carol McKee 63%, 2nd John & Lynne Slade 55%, 3rd Pamela Rogen & Judy Holliday 49% Wednesday 28th July 2026

Group 2 finals series to kick off By Aiden BURGESS

CRUNCH time has arrived for the region’s rugby league players as the Group 2 Rugby League finals series kicks off this weekend. The Woolgoolga Seahorses host the Macksville Sea Eagles in the Qualifying Semi-Final on Sunday afternoon at Solitary Islands Sports Ground.

Club championship gets under way in fine style By Pam COTTEN BOWRAVILLE Golf Club welcomed a strong field on Saturday, 8 August, as

players teed off for the first round of the 2026 Championships under a crisp, sunny morning sky. There was plenty of

championship focus in the air, along with the occasional deep breath, careful practice swing and hopeful look down the fairway. With nerves making an early appearance for some, the club’s players still produced a competitive

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a well-earned 26–23 victory and the championship. Congratulations to Barry Reed, Bob Antcliff and skip Phil Brennan on their success, while Tony Baker, Max Ward and Peter Fox can hold their heads high after a superb performance. The appreciative crowd was treated to an excellent standard of bowls and a championship final worthy of the occasion. Carol McKee 65%, 2nd Mike Siford & Colin Tolley 58%, 3rd Libby Knight & Pete Rundle 56% Saturday 8th August 2026 North/South 1st Maureen Cowan & Barb Maranik 56%, 2nd Lynne & John Slade 50%, 3rd Barbara Lott & Libby Knight 49% East/West 1st Amber Fox & Carol McKee 62%, 2nd Geoffrey Gardner & Jules Cowles 57%, 3rd Ali & Neil Tupper 53%

The Grafton Ghosts and Coffs Harbour Comets clash in the women’s Qualifying Semi-Final, while the Woolgoolga Seahorses and South Grafton Rebels will try to keep their season alive in the Elimination Semi-Final. The Sawtell Panthers and Nambucca Roosters Under 18s meet in the Qualifying Semi-Final, as the Coffs Harbour Comets and Woolgoolga Seahorses meet in the Elimination SemiFinal. and good-spirited opening round. Mike Oldham handled the occasion best on the day, posting an excellent 70 nett, with Andrew Blair close behind on a solid 73 nett keeping the pressure on and ensuring the championship race is

AFTER weeks in the doldrums Roy Rudner made a welcome return to form showing the way with a four under par 40 points to win the Patrick Ward Pharmacy sponsored Stableford on Saturday. Mal Lamb and Bec Spear both finished with net 39 points, Mal securing the runner up spot on a count back. The straight shooters with nearest the pins were

Dane Luffman (A), Steve Hoskins (B) and Steve Hunt (C grade). Not only is Nikki Laird a renowned big hitter on Tuesday she excelled with her accuracy. Not satisfied with winning the Stroke event she also won nearest the pins on the 3rd and 17th holes. The only thing she didn’t win was runner up, which went to Nambucca’s Dianne O’Leary. The Mid Week competition went to Garry Clarke with Bec Spear having another good round to finish runner up.

up Ross Donnelly 35, 2nd runner-up Stephen McNeil 33 c/b, 3rd runner-up Wayne Morris 33. B grade (16-22): Winner – Ken Butcher 38, 1st runnerup Neil Thomas 37 c/b, 2nd runner-up Robert Alexander 37, 3rd runner-up Col

– Ray Guiana 36 c/b, 1st runner-up Julie Mitchell 36 c/b, 2nd runner-up David Salvin 36, 3rd runner-up Col Hoskins 36. NTP’s: 5th Terry Cleary, 8th Robert Alexander, 13th New Newman, 18th David Nicholls. Ball run to 32 pts.

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Group 2 Junior Rugby League minor premiers By Aiden BURGESS

GROUP 2 Junior Rugby League’s finals series gets under way this weekend, with a number of teams having had outstanding seasons to finish minor premiers. The Sawtell Panthers Under 17s Girls had a stellar season going through undefeated. The Coffs Harbour Comets finished on top of the Under 16s ladder. The Sawtell Panthers Under 15s Girls team lost just once on their way to becoming minor premiers. The Coffs Harbour Comets Under 15s and Under 14s both finished undefeated. The Bowraville Tigers finished on top of the Under 13s ladder. Macleay Valley finished

already shaping as one to watch. Club members enjoyed the morning’s play, with the fine weather matched by the respectful rivalry and good humour that make championship golf at Bowraville such a highlight on the calendar.

on top of the Under 13s Girls competition. The Woolgoolga Seahorses (Under 17s Girls), Smithtown Tigers (Under 16s), Smithtown Tigers (Under 15s), Macleay Valley (Under 15s Girls), Bowraville Tigers (Under 14s), Woolgoolga Seahorses (Under 13s), and the Bowraville Tigers (Under 13s Girls) finished second on the ladder in their respective competitions. The Group 2 Junior Rugby League finals series kicks off this weekend with the Minor Semi-Finals in Nambucca Heads. The grand finals are scheduled to be played on Saturday, 5 September, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium. The Championships will continue over the coming rounds, and if Saturday’s opener is any guide, players may need steady hands, straight drives and perhaps a quiet word with the golfing gods before stepping onto the first tee. Bowraville Golf Course.

Mid North Coast Veteran Golfers Osland 35. grade (0-15): Winner – Association ABrad C grade (23-45): Winner Reeson 40, 1st runner-

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TUESDAY, 4th August, 2026, 82 MNC Veteran Golfers competed in a single stableford at Nambucca Island Golf Course, which was in excellent condition (greens and fairways).

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Nambucca Ladies Finish No. 2 in the State By Teresa MEEHAN

A WEEK to remember for the Nambucca Heads Women’s Bowling Club The Nambucca Heads Women’s Bowling Club ladies have returned home as the No. 2 Grade 2 Pennant team in the state, following an outstanding campaign at the State Pennant Playoffs. Representing Nambucca Heads were two strong teams. Team 1 consisted of Kim Porter, Karen Liddell, Deb Mann and Elaine Fleming, while Team 2 comprised Nerida Blackford, Marilyn Montgomery, Sandra Seckold and Teresa Meehan. Day One saw Nambucca take on Munmorah in the morning and Glenbrook in the afternoon. Both matches

were closely contested, but the Nambucca ladies showed great determination to come away with wins, defeating Munmorah 39–31 and Glenbrook 42–35. The final round game on the morning of Day Two was against Pittwater. Once again, it was a hardfought battle, with Nambucca eventually securing a 46–34 victory and advancing to the afternoon quarter-final against West Dubbo. The quarter-final was another closely fought encounter, but Nambucca continued its winning run, defeating West Dubbo 44–33 to book a place in the semifinal. Thursday morning brought a showdown with Kurri Kurri for a place in the

State Final. The Nambucca ladies produced some excellent bowls under pressure and came away with a convincing 49–25 victory, securing their place in the final. The afternoon brought the biggest challenge of the week, with Nambucca facing a strong Harrington side in the State Final. Despite their best efforts, the Nambucca ladies were unable to overcome Harrington, going down 63– 23. While the final result was disappointing, finishing second in the state is an outstanding achievement and one the ladies can be extremely proud of. Throughout the playoffs they displayed skill,

Rex Hardaker Oval. The Coffs Harbour Comets were too good for the South Grafton Rebels, running out 58-12 winners at Geoff King Motors Oval. The Macksville Sea Eagles finished third on the ladder after their 36-26 win at home against the Nambucca Roosters. third. The Lucky Losers went to Jai McAuliffe, Stu Garvey and Headbutt Hines. Brian Phillis missed his chance at the $210 Jackpot. Fri. Aug 7. No numbers recorded but the winners were Adam Laird, Phil Brennan and Andrew

Seahorses win top of the ladder clash By Aiden BURGESS

THE Woolgoolga Seahorses have shown their premiership credentials with a win against the Sawtell Panthers during the final round of the Group 2 Rugby League season. The Seahorses toppled the minor premiers 26-18, in their top of the ladder clash at

SPORTS determination, teamwork and sportsmanship, proudly representing Nambucca Heads and Club Nambucca. The team extended a special thank you to Mark Blackford, who provided coaching and management throughout the playoffs. His support, guidance and encouragement were greatly appreciated. Thanks also go to Sharon Watts, who stepped up as the team’s “Super Sub” and kept everyone looked after throughout the week, and to Peter Meehan, who enthusiastically took on the role of the team’s cheer squad. The achievement is a wonderful reward for the ladies’ hard work and commitment throughout the pennant season.

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q The Nambucca bowlers performed exceptionally in the State Pennant Playoffs.

First grade ladder 1.Sawtell Panthers. 23 points. 9 wins. 1 draw. 2 losses. 2 byes. Points differential. (p.d): 136. 2.Woolgoolga Seahorses. 20 points. 8 wins. 4 losses. 2 byes. (p.d): 109. 3.Macksville Sea Eagles. 18 points. 7 wins. 5 losses. 2 byes. (p.d): 34. 4.Coffs Harbour Comets. 17 points.

6 wins. 1 draw. 5 losses. 2 byes. (p.d): 56. 5.Nambucca Roosters. 14 points. 5 wins. 7 losses. 2 byes. (p.d): -49. 6.Grafton Ghosts. 12 points. 4 wins. 8 losses. 2 byes. (p.d): -56. 7.South Grafton Rebels. 8 points. 2 wins. 10 losses. 2 byes. (p.d): -230. Reserve grade The Sawtell Panthers finished on top of the ladder, winning the minor

premiership after a 30-10 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses. The Macksville Sea Eagles defeated the Nambucca Roosters 34-25, and the South Grafton Rebels ended their season with a 30-12 win against the Coffs Harbour Comets. Women’s The Coffs Harbour Comets won their fifth straight game,

defeating the South Grafton Rebels 22-0. The Woolgoolga Seahorses triumphed 32-0 against the Sawtell Panthers. Under 18s The Sawtell Panthers had a 20-8 win against the Woolgoolga Seahorses. The Nambucca Roosters bested minor premiers the Macksville Sea Eagles, 30-20.

and Bob Sutton, Klevo (?) and Paddy Byrne third. Reg Barbat, Maurie Herbert and Darren Jones "won" the Lucky Losers money. The Lucky Bowler was Stu Hughes who drew his rink to win the $360 Jackpot, shared with Danny Curran, Stan Flack, Brian

Sat. Aug 8. Club Singles Championship Round 1: M Blackford 25 d O Smith 21; K Rostron 25 d M Harvey 11; G Hines 27 def D Stephens 9; R Riddell 25 d A Cedelland 1; D Davies 25 d A Laird 24; D Scrivener 25 d S Hughes 19; T Hannaford 25 d T Harvey 24;

Sun. Aug 9. Club Singles Championship Round 2: B Ruane 25 d M Blackford 21; K Rostron 25 d P Fredericks 20; G Hines 26 d C Crawford 6; A Davies 26 d G Tierney 6; A Cosgrave 25 d D Winwood 6; D Curran 25 d R Hunt 11; G Hodge 26 d R Hill 4; T

G Horne 25 d B Mann 15; A Shearer 25 d P Michel 13; C D'Elboux 25 d J McAuliffe 3. P McRitchie 25 d G Lawrence 18. D Nancarrow 25 d R Chibnall 1. Two games, R Riddell v T Steele and G Hunt v D Johnson to be played through this week.

had 36 points and that was enough for the highest podium platform in Div 3, winning on countback from runners-up Coffs' Julie Mitchell (28) and Bowraville's David Salvin (24). Pins went to Terry Cleary on 5, Alexander on 8, Nev Newman on 13 and David Nicholls on 18.

Catchya on The Island where Makita teeth have made the 14th tee shot less intimidating or you can play your day with absolute safety by staying in the clubhouse with its full bar, top-notch restaurant fare and panoramic river views from the beer garden deck.

"H", Headbutt and Phillis, B Shirlaw and Mick G Horne 25 d M Watts 10; A Webber 25 d D Scrivener 23. Nambucca Bowls Report Shearer, Dale Scrivener were second Ellison. Shearer 25 d T Urquhart 16. T Hannaford 25 d W Ross 16; By Charles POTTER

WEDNESDAY Aug 5. 30 starters saw Stu Thorne, Syd Campton and Brian Phillis the winners with Maurie Herbert, Stu Hughes and Barney Ruane second and Pip Bevan, G Evans and Robert Chibnall

Bowra Bowls Report By Buncha

WE had a great turnout for social bowls on Thursday the 6th, with most coming along to celebrate the birthday of legend Clive Mitchell. Clive

had a wonderful day and was even on the winning team on his rink. However, the overall winners taking home the cash were Mary Dalsanto, Brett Burns (who played fantastic draw bowls

for a relative beginner), and Buncha. The lucky losers were Paul Skuse, Tracey Armes, and Lloyd Laird. Greg Lamberth went home happy after winning both the $50 lucky bowler prize and the meat tray in the raffle, while Mary D., Burnsey, and Simon

Mattheson each picked up schooner vouchers. On Saturday the 8th, the social winners were Paul Skuse, Cowie, and Gillo. Paul capped off a great week by taking home the lucky bowler cash prize as well. The Hub is looking to re-

Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club report FROM Page 20 Tiffany Paul (21) carded the hottest total of the day with 41 points to edge Box Hill Golf Club's John Barron (19) by a point. Paul had a Maxwell Smart (86) off the stick including a bird on 8. It was a battle of the 27-markers in Div 3 with Trevor Peck returning 39 points for the W, one clear of Colin Dunne. Pecky must have known he had enough in the bank as he wiped the last. The NTPs were shared democratically - Keith Elphick scootering a long one on the first for the Ecomist prize while Evan Jones was closest on 5, Tristram Edwards on 7, Liam Sweeny on 8 and John Fortescue on 15. Dean Crowley will be in mozzarella nirvana after winning the Pizza This Pizza That on 13 and Rod Hardy was

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true to his surname in bagging the $90 Pro Pin on the 18th. The Island Golf Club thrives on the back of the selfless contributions of volunteers. Among the giants are Peter Miller, a member of some 32 years, many of those spent week-in, weekout mowing the rough. Peter is heading to Forster and will have a quiet farewell at the clubhouse this Saturday 15 August. Susan and Russell Barnett sponsored the Island Sunday fourball best ball on 9 August when Heather Gray and Narelle Delaney combined beautifully for 47 points, winning on countback from Dianne O'Leary and Elizabeth Hobday. Robyn Jones bothered the flag on 5 as did Kay McGoldrick on 13 and Thea Kimber and Michael Ziebell on the last. Nambucca Valley Care stepped again to the plate in presenting the stableford

comp on Thursday 6 August. Practice-machine Bryce McCarroll (5) carded five birdies and a par round of 69 off the stick to salute in Div 1, one ahead of Macksville's Grant Ellis (18). Redland Bay's Kerry Cooper (22) had a monster 42 points to take Div 2 from runner-up Chris Tinson (25) on 40. Mackinnon binned a putt from afar on the opener and pins went to Glenys Thompson on 5, Georgina Riddington on 7, Paddy Byrne on 8 and Stephen McNeil on 15. Garnet O'Brien pocketed the $70 Pro Pin on the last and Keith Wallis boxed the gourmet flatbread on the 13th. The women played a fourball stableford aggregate on Wednesday 5 August when Glenys Thompson (16) and Deidre Fletcher (11) assembled 75 points for the victory. Runners-up were Kerrie

Jackson (30) and Ann Antcliff (29) on 72. Penning their names on the nearest the pin cards were Fletcher and Antcliff on 5, Dianne O'Leary on 13 and Jennifer Taylor banked the $40 Pro Pin on 18. Players from clubs across the region, and from Phillip Island and Lang Lang in Mexico, descended on Nambucca for the Mid North Coast Veterans single stableford on Tuesday 4 August. Coffs Harbour's Brad Reeson (15) was on-song with 40 points to sweep Div 1 from Macksville's Ross Donnelly (10) on 35 and Nambucca's Stephen McNeil (14) on 33. In Div 2, Coffs' Ken Butcher (19) took the honours with 38 points to head home Sawtell's Neil Thomas (21) on 37 and Coffs' Robert Alexander (20) also on 37. Hard-working local volunteer Ray Guiana (28)

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establish the annual Bowra vs. Red Rock interclub "Rock Trophy" and will be travelling north for the match on Saturday, August 29th. The challenge first began in 1984 and was played every year until 1996, with brief revivals in 2016 and 2022. We're

hoping for a strong turnout to get the rivalry going again! If you'd like to play, please put your name on the sheet on the notice board. Free bus transport will be provided. Names must be submitted by Saturday the 22nd.

q Michael Summerill was a picture of concentration at The Island under the watchful gaze of Steve Doherty. Photos: Supplied by NHIGC.

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Don’t let your Super fund decide SAM has diligently contributed to his superannuation fund over the years and it is now his biggest asset. Sam executes a non-lapsing binding death benefit nomination, directing who shall receive his superannuation upon his death. He nominates his wife, Wendy, as the recipient of 80 per cent of his "death benefit", which includes a life insurance component. He nominates his two nephews to each receive 10 per cent of the remaining balance. Sam's superannuation fund requires the death benefit nomination to be renewed every three years, otherwise it "lapses". The superannuation fund does not remind Sam to attend to this, but he is aware of this requirement and ensures that the nomination is renewed accordingly. When Sam passes away, his superannuation fund advises that his nomination is not valid because his nephews are not dependents. Under superannuation law, nominations can only be made in favour of defendants who include spouses, children, other dependent persons, or your estate. Children who are not financially dependent can nonetheless be validly nominated. Due to Sam's error, the superannuation fund holds a discretion to deal with Sam’s superannuation. It comes to light that Sam had an estranged son from a brief relationship when Sam was in his 20s. The superannuation fund has difficulty finding this child and the process of distributing Sam's superannuation encounters severe delays. If Sam had nominated his estate to receive his superannuation, his will could have given effect to a distribution of the death benefit to his nephews. Ultimately, the superannuation fund decides to pay 20 per cent of Sam's substantial superannuation fund to his estranged son. Wendy unsuccessfully challenges the decision, leading to further delays. A recent survey found that most super fund members stated that they had not been contacted by their fund in relation to the making of a death benefit nomination and 87 per cent of people did not report having a nomination in place. Unfortunately, the result is that many grieving widows are waiting too long for superannuation payouts and, in some cases, payments are made against the member's wishes. If you have a request for a Hypothetical, call Manny Wood on (02) 66 487 487 or email manny@ tblaw.net.au. This fictional column is not legal advice.

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

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Patricia L. DEAR Patricia, Though this is a rather macabre subject, it is important that your parents' wishes are adhered to. Since they seem open to talking about their end-of-life arrangements, I don't think it is out of the realm of diplomacy to run your own wishes past them relating to your desire to retain some of their ashes to go with your remains. In fact, I think it's a lovely gesture.

LIKE many people across our region, I've been following the recent media coverage regarding allegations of migrant worker exploitation in the Coffs Coast area. While these reports have understandably generated strong emotions and concern, I want to encourage our community to approach this issue with care, compassion, and a commitment to the facts. It's important to remember that allegations and individual experiences should be properly investigated by the relevant authorities, and that we should avoid making assumptions about entire industries, businesses or groups of people based on media reports or social media commentary.

Many farmers and agricultural employers in our region work hard to provide safe, fair and supportive workplaces. If you're concerned about worker welfare, employment practices or migrant worker rights, please seek information from trusted sources rather than relying solely on social media posts, rumours or speculation. For accurate information or to report concerns, contact: Fair Work Ombudsman (workplace rights, wages and employment conditions) NSW Workplace Health and Safety / SafeWork NSW (workplace safety concerns) Department of Home Affairs / Australian Border Force (visarelated concerns and migrant worker protections)

I DOUBT that many in the Coffs and Nambucca community are surprised at the recent 4 Corners expose of modern slavery that is putting food on our plates, particularly in our local berry industry. I am also sure that most in the community are horrified and want it to stop, as we have been hearing about it for years. The submission by the NSW Anti-Slavery Commissioner Dr Cockayne to the NSW Inquiry into Modern Slavery has alerted us to the extent of exploitation and the lack of coordinated action by industry and government to address it. Dr Cockayne’s submission should prompt anyone involved

to ask themselves if, and how, they turned a blind eye to this exploitation. Landlords and their agents renting substandard accommodation, farmers housing workers in overcrowded sheds, drivers transporting workers, charities and services supporting workers impacted. Local councils and State and Federal Government must be called to open their eyes and act. I was surprised to hear our local MP, Gurmesh Singh, on local radio acknowledge that there are issues with labour hire firms and say he had not been approached before about these allegations. I read in the Sydney Morning Herald (“‘On notice for years’: Antislavery chief targets Nationals

leader”, 5 August 2026) Mr Singh was quoted as saying that “Throughout my time in the industry, and in the eight years since, I have worked tirelessly to weed out bad actors, and support strong regulation of labour hire to better protect employees and farmers.” Workers and advocates have been raising concerns for over a decade and the Anti Slavery Commissioner has brought his evidence to the NSW inquiry. In his submission, Dr Cockayne states in Paragraph 77 that “there are some signs that these syndicates and the network of local producers to whom they maintain close connection may have deliberately cultivated influence within local government institutions and the

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brought about solely by our present government. The issue of wealth distribution is one central to capitalism. What are Ms Hanson's solutions? Command economies like Communism? Ms Hanson's plans to save money are centred entirely around depriving Australians of the social goods which are the signifiers of an advanced western economy; which our nation has overwhelmingly just approved; and which can not only be afforded, but as was done in the Budget, expanded. The projected attack on Green policies merely indicates the depth of reluctance to accept established scientific fact about

the need for carbon abatement - a case of “I reject the knowledge of people with a life-time's expertise in favour of my own prejudices”. It's a similar case with foreign aid. China had made significant inroads into influence in the Pacific under the conservative viewpoint that aid was wasted; now being reversed through the present government's understanding of the problem and expanding our aid. As to "more and more people are abandoning" etc., the fact is that actually, more and more people are abandoning One Nation. I reiterate Mahatma Ghandi's dictum - “the measure of a society

Australian Human Rights Commission (discrimination and human rights matters) Legal Aid NSW or local community legal services for independent advice. As a community, we are strongest when we respond with respect, empathy and facts. Let's support fair treatment for all workers while allowing the appropriate agencies to do their

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There are, however, some considerations you may need to consider. If your parents have a specific religious affiliation, there may be rules around dividing and/or scattering ashes. These rules also vary over time. In 2023, for example, Pope Francis relaxed rules around what Catholics are able to do with a loved one's ashes, including keeping a small amount in a sacred place. Many Buddhists and Hindus are all for cremation, but other religions aren't, so it's important to clarify any uncertainties. As for composting, Patricia, I like the idea. I think a small amount of ash would be a very viable component to add to the composting mix. Funerals cost thousands of dollars, and burying people in synthetic materials is bad for the environment. Sustainable, low-cost alternatives will no doubt become more popular as more people look to funeral arrangements that mirror their social and environmental mindset and ethics. Carpe diem, Jasminda. jobs and investigate any concerns thoroughly. If recent discussions have caused you distress or anxiety, please remember that support is available. Lifeline is here 24 hours a day on 13 11 14. Regards, Angela Martin, CEO, Lifeline North Coast.

ranks of public officials.” Houston, we have a problem. We have to ask: why has this taken so long, and also, why seek to shoot the messenger? Dr Cockayne was appointed by the NSW Coalition Government in August 2022 and comes with more than 25 years’ experience working in Australia and internationally on counter-terrorism, anti-money laundering, investigation and prosecution of war crimes, and international extradition. He is not the problem. Making it about him just distracts and delays the crucial work that needs to be done to address the injustice on our doorstep. Regards, Wendy Backhous,

Billionaire’s buddy Pauline not likely to put people first THIS letter in response to Peter Williams (‘Looking for a Party that will put people first’, Coffs Coast NOTA, 7/8/26). Peter, thank you for your response. I am well aware that I won't have much influence on your thinking, but there are issues with your assertions that need to be addressed. While it is true there has been a shrinkage in real wages, etc., I'd have thought that a view of the global situation would put into perspective that it is a global problem, not one, as Peter and Ms Hanson would pretend,

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FRIDAY

GARDENING AUSTRALIA ABC TV, 7.30pm

Like many of us, Gardening Australia has been hibernating for winter, but with the weather starting to warm up, the days getting longer and the sun shining a little more brightly, it’s time to get back out into nature. As usual, the team is on hand to provide plenty of inspiration for those of us ready to get our green thumbs dirty again. Jerry ColebyWilliams takes viewers along as he visits a stunning coastal plot. Costa Georgiadis (above), meanwhile, is taking in a “destination garden” and Josh Byrne meets a “plant stylist”.

SUNDAY

TUESDAY

THE 66TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS 2026

SHAUN MICALLEF’S ORIGIN ODYSSEY

SEVEN, 7.30pm

SBS, 7.30pm

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

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

FRIDAY, August 14 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SATURDAY, August 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY, August 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MONDAY, August 17 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00

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

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

NEWS24 (53)

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY, August 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WEDNESDAY, August 19 ABC TV (2)

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SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ANDREW Mackinnon rolled the clock back to a time when the Western Suburbs Magpies were a standalone NRL club as he found the good golfer inside on his way to victory at Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club (NHIGC) on Saturday. You needed 40 points or thereabouts to sniff the prize table in the Nambucca Valley Care Group medley stableford. Mackinnon (16 handicap) had exactly that courtesy of a scorching back nine of 39 off the stick to take Div 1 on countback from Dan Wassens (13). CONTINUED Page 11

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