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Zumba Gold celebrates milestone in Nambucca ZUMBA is big in the Nambucca Valley. So when more than 40 members of Zumba Gold groups celebrated their 10th anniversary, they did it in style with a Masquerade Ballthemed party at Macksville Ex-Services Club. Centre of attention were the groups’ two long-time instructors, Kerri Mergan, who has taught the Valla Rural and Nambucca Heads Zumba Gold group for 15 years, and Cheryl Summerville, who marked 10 years teaching classes at Macksville. By sheer coincidence, the two women started their classes at the same time a decade ago. For Ms Summerville, Zumba offers exercise, fun and friendships. “It’s the joy of dance: music makes you feel so good,” she said. “We’re very much a social group too. “I’ve made the most wonderful friends over the last 10 years.” Gold is a low-impact form of Zumba,

q Surrounded by group members, Cheryl Summerville celebrated 10 years of Zumba at Macksville. Photo: Gai McKay.

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UNSOLVED Homicide Squad detectives returned to the Nambucca Valley this week in a bid to finally solve the mystery behind the murders of three children from Bowraville more than three decades ago. Based at Phillip Hughes Pavilion in Macksville, police spent five days speaking with members of local communities. Community outreach remains an important component of investigators’ CONTINUED Page 7

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Musical voices of the Valley play on from new seats TWO Nambucca Valley Radio (2NVR) 105.9 FM volunteers have received awards in recognition of their exceptional work. The prestigious Hitching Post Award for Radio Excellence was presented to Phill Veness in recognition of his work showcasing allAustralian music sourced through AMRAP. Mr Veness’s dedication to promoting local and national Australian artists has been a consistent highlight for many listeners. The Golden Peg for exceptional operational and administrative dedication was awarded to Stephen Dwarte. Mr Dwarte produces the weekly Community Noticeboard and monitors the station’s email inbox, providing essential support for internal communications. Mr Veness and Mr Dwarte received their awards at the recent annual general meeting of 2NVR, during which the organisation elected its new committee for the year ahead. The station saw a smooth transition of leadership, with returning officer Ion Newcombe declaring that a formal vote was unnecessary after exactly nine nominations were received for the nine available positions. Donna Collins was elected as President. She takes over the role with the support of a refreshed committee that blends experienced

hands with new faces. Lizzie Wait steps into the position of Secretary, while Dave Pirani continues as Treasurer. New members joining the committee are Lisa Zanderigo, Gary Biden and Linda Jerrison. Returning members Paul Burns, Celeste Howden and Luise Pearson-Bernoth provide continuity and experience. The uncontested election reflects strong community confidence and a clear desire for a collaborative approach as 2NVR continues its work as the Valley’s volunteer-run community radio station. New President Donna Collins took the

q The incoming 2NVR executive, from left: Linda Jerrison, Lizzie Wait, President Donna Collins, Paul Burns, Gary Biden, Luise Pearson-Bernoth, Celeste Howden and Dave Pirani. (Not shown: Lisa Zanderigo)

opportunity to thank members for their past contributions. She highlighted her vision of the future to include: a Presenters’ Forum for developing long-term plans; to increase revenue through fundraising, sponsorship and grants; and to encourage youth to learn all aspects of community radio. “We have our local public school presenting a program on Fridays 4-5pm, why not every school?" Ms Collins asked. “Let's get our youth more involved.” 2NVR is always looking for new members and presenters. To join them, email admin@2nvr.org.au.

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Local businesses encouraged to get involved in Shop Local campaign NAMBUCCA Valley Council has teamed up with Nambucca Valley News Of The Area to run a Shop Local campaign this October. The aim of the campaign is to showcase the Valley’s quality businesses across print and digital media and to encourage people to spend more in the valley during Small Business Month. Nambucca Valley Council Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney said Council is leading the initiative, which was outlined as an action in Council’s Delivery Program 2025-2029, to help support local businesses. “Small businesses are the heart of our communities – they create local jobs, support community organisations and help shape the unique character of our towns,” she said. “This Small Business Month, we're encouraging residents to think local first and support the businesses that support us every day. Every dollar spent locally helps strengthen our regional economy and keep our communities vibrant. “Our Shop Local campaign is designed to put the spotlight on the outstanding businesses that keep our communities thriving. Whether you're a retailer, café, tradie or service provider, I encourage all local businesses to get involved, share their story and make the most of the increased exposure and community support that Small Business Month brings.” There are plenty of ways for

businesses to get involved, from taking part in the dedicated Nambucca Valley News Of The Area advertising feature, promoting the Shop Local competition to win a $200 gift card, to accessing free marketing resources, customising campaign materials and sharing weekly campaign content on their business’ socials. Nambucca Valley News Of The Area (NOTA) Advertising Manager Johnny Wilson said the campaign provided the chance to highlight NOTA’s position as a community partner. “Many of our Nambucca Valley businesses see News Of The Area as a core voice in our community,” Mr Wilson said. “Feedback from businesses regarding this initiative has been extremely positive. Many have already taken up the offer. “There are still a few spaces left, should businesses be keen to get involved and take advantage of the special Shop Local campaign price – just $300 + gst for the four-week campaign.” If businesses want to get involved in the NOTA Shop Local feature, they can contact Mr Wilson on 0499 532 449 or ads@newsofthearea.com.au Businesses are encouraged to subscribe to Council’s business e-news to receive campaign updates, access free Shop Local promotional resources and templates, and stay informed about opportunities to get involved throughout October.

q Miyachi’s Sushi is one of the local businesses involved in the Nambucca Valley News Of The Area - Nambucca Valley Council Shop Local campaign. Pictured from left are restaurateur Miyachi, with NVC Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney and NOTA Advertising Manager Johnny Wilson. Photo: NVC.

q Bare Nature Beauty, Nambucca Heads, is keen to highlight their business in the Shop Local campaign. Beauty therapist, Lara Maynard, said it is a great opportunity to share the health, wellness and beauty services the centre offers in both Nambucca Heads and Valla Beach. Photo: NVC.

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making it perfect for older women. Macksville member Gai McKay helped organise the anniversary celebration. She says the two instructors give much more than teaching their classes each week. “They elevate the spirit and mood of q

everyone who takes part, supporting the women of the valley through dance,” Ms McKay said. “We laugh our way through every class.” One highlight of the year was the recent presentation by Member for Oxley Michael Kemp of a Community Award to Nambucca Valley Zumba Gold. The award recognised the $1400 the women

raised for Ronald McDonald House through a Dance Party last October. Ms Summerville thanked the ex-services club for supporting Zumba Gold for nine of its 10 years in Macksville. “The club’s been so supportive,” she said. “They let us in for our 9am weekly class before the club even opens for the day.”

More than 40 Zumba group members celebrated the 10th anniversary with a Masquerade Ball-themed party. Photo: Gai McKay.

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Council crew on the road across valley NAMBUCCA Valley Council’s road crew is carrying out a month-long maintenance program across the Nambucca Valley. The five-person crew finished grading Taylors Arm Road at Utungun last week before moving on to Mitchells Road at Valla, and then the Newee Creek area. “Council’s team has been working hard to get across the valley in the past few weeks,” Acting General Manager, David Moloney said. “They finished preparing Taylors Arm Road to have it in good condition and ready for extra traffic this week, while neighbouring Boat Harbour Road at Sauls Dairy is closed for essential culvert replacement works. “Next, they head to Newee Creek to grade the roads off Wirrimbi Road, including Gordons Knob, Birds, and Soldier Settlers roads.” Motorists should expect minor delays and are urged to look out for the team’s traffic control signs.” The grading program for mid-September to late October 2026 includes: • Mitchells Road, Valla - from 14-15 September. • Newee Creek area roads, Soldier Settlers Road, Birds Road, and Gordons Knob Road - from around 16-18 September. • Valla Road, Valla - week starting 21 September for two weeks. • Welshs Creek Road, Taylors Arm Road, Williams Hill Road, and Lemans Road,

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Taylors Arm area - 2-3 weeks from about 7 October. Maintaining unsealed roads usually includes grading the road surface, clearing debris from stormwater pipes, and removing unstable material from embankments. The best way to let the council know about the condition of an unsealed road is to download Antenno, a free mobile app.

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“Through Antenno, you can save locations you wish to receive Council notifications about,” Mr Moloney said. “You can also take a photo of a section of unsealed road, upload it, and submit it to Council via the app.” Alternatively, contact the council on 6568 2555 or email council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au

q Council’s roads crew maintaining an unsealed road in the Nambucca Valley recently. Photo: NVC.

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Best-selling author speaks at library AUTHOR Meredith Jaffe recently visited Nambucca Heads Library to share the process behind her best-selling novel with eager book-lovers who packed into the youth space for the talk. Ms Jaffe, the author of The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison, shared about writing her cosy drama set in the suburb of Pretty Point. “The Dressmakers of Yarrandarrah Prison was such fun to write, I really connected with the book’s main character, Delia Watson,” she said. “Delia had been, for more than 30 years, the perfect rock and engine room behind her husband, Charlie’s, glittering music career. “But when a cryptic letter arrives from a stranger while Delia is cat-sitting, she snaps.” Suspecting her husband has lied about knowing nothing about the letter, Delia sets off to solve a sordid mystery lurking beneath Pretty Point’s superficial charms. “Through Delia, I explored the themes of creativity, second chances and the importance some unexpected friendships can bring,” Ms Jaffe said. Nambucca Libraries Team Leader, Rowena Sierant, said the author’s talk on Wednesday 9 September was a great success, and it was the style of event she would like to do more of as it provided depth to some of the books sitting on the library’s shelves. “The youth area of the Nambucca Heads Library and the southern end of the Macksville Library are spacious and are perfect for author talks,” Ms Sierant said. “The 25 or so attendees to Meredith’s

q Meredith Jaffe addresses the audience at the Nambucca Heads Library event. Photo: NVC talk loved it, and this type of event is something I would like to do more of. “Connecting with authors is quite a social affair – I met Meredith on Instagram for example – so if any library members have a chance or online meeting with a great author, please let them know we would be keen to have them present an author’s talk here at one of our Nambucca Valley Libraries.” Free upcoming events at Nambucca

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This session will start at Macksville Library from midday until 1.30pm, followed by Nambucca Library from 2.30-4pm. • Thursday 24 September: Little Lego Lovers, from 3pm, at Macksville Library • Friday 25 September: Stitch and Chat, from 10am, at Macksville Library.

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School bus service runs while Boat Harbour Road is closed for major works FOLLOWING advocacy from Nambucca Valley Council and the Taylors Arm community, Transport for NSW and Busways have provided a school bus service to run while major work takes place on Boat Harbour Road at Utungun. Boat Harbour Road at Sauls Dairy, Utungun, is closed until 24 December, weather pending, while major works occur to replace a failing culvert. The bus service will operate along the detour route - unsealed Taylors Arm Road - so school students from Taylors Arm can continue to travel via bus all the way to school during the road closure period. News of the bus service was received by Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee on the eve of construction starting. “I am extremely pleased after weeks of advocating with Transport for NSW and Busways, they have come good and have found a solution to ensure Taylors Arm school students can be transported all the way to school while Boat Harbour Road is closed for essential works,” Cr Lee said. “This is great news for the families who had contacted Council and had expressed they could not feasibly drive their child to Utungun Hall to meet their child’s usual Busways school bus, due to

work or other commitments. “I thank Transport for NSW and our Minister for Roads and Regional Transport Jenny Aitchison for securing a mini-bus through Newcombe Coach Lines to drive the detour road and ensure our local school students get to class.” The Newcombe’s mini-bus service is operating in conjunction with Busways. Newcombe’s bus service will travel along Taylors Arm Road between Taylors Arm town centre and Utungun Hall, in the mornings and afternoons, weekdays, while Boat Harbour Road is closed at Sauls Dairy. Newcombe’s morning service will pick up students from Taylors Arm bus stop (ID 2447135) at 8am. It will then go to the Boat Harbour Road/Taylors Arm Road intersection (before the dirt section of road) and pick up any school children there, departing at 8.10am. Next, it will travel along the approximate 7km Taylors Arm Road to Utungun Hall, arriving about 8.25am to meet the Busways school bus. In the afternoon, Newcombe’s service will leave Utungun Hall at about 3.45pm, travel Taylors Arm Road and arrive at the Boat Harbour Road/Taylors Arm Road intersection at 4pm. It will then travel to Taylors Arm town centre bus stop, arriving at about 4.10pm.

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q Nambucca Valley Mayor Gary Lee and Nambucca Valley Council Acting General Manager David Moloney looking at Boat Harbour Road, Sauls Dairy. Photo: NVC.

Motorists travelling between Taylors Arm and Macksville are encouraged to plan their journeys and allow more time. Additionally, drivers of oversize or over-mass (OSOM) vehicles are being advised they should not assume their vehicle is able to travel safely along

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Taylors Arm Road. Operators of OSOM vehicles are encouraged to contact Council on (02) 6568 2555 before their time of travel to discuss their vehicle’s dimensions and gross mass. Council will work with OSOM operators to determine if their vehicle can safely

travel along Taylors Arm Road or if there is a suitable alternative route for their vehicle. For more information, community members can contact Council on (02) 6568 2555 or council@nambucca.nsw.gov.au

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Police return to Nambucca Valley seeking community help to solve Bowraville’s triple murder mystery

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ongoing search for information, according to Homicide Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Joe Doueihi. “This outreach is about creating opportunities for community members to speak directly with investigators,” Det Supt Doueihi said. “Whether you saw something, heard something, or were told something – now is the time to come forward.” Colleen Walker-Craig was aged 16 when she was last seen in Bowraville between Thursday 13 September and Saturday, 15 September 1990. Her weighteddown clothes were later found in the Nambucca River, and although her body has never been found, the NSW Coroner found she had most likely been murdered.

Her four-year-old cousin, Evelyn Greenup, disappeared after being put to bed at her grandmother’s Bowraville home on Thursday, 4 October 1990. Her remains were found in bushland near Congarinni Road on Saturday, 27 April 1991. Clinton Speedy-Duroux was also aged 16 when he disappeared after a party at Bowraville on Thursday, 31 January 1991. His remains were located in bushland near Congarinni Road on Monday, 18 February 1991. The murders were initially investigated separately before being linked by detectives from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad Unsolved Homicide Team, under Strike Force Ancud. A man was charged on separate occasions over two of the murders but was later acquitted. The murders have had a profound and lasting impact on the families and the Bowraville

community, Det Supt Doueihi said. “Time does not diminish the seriousness of these crimes, nor our determination to identify those responsible,” he said. “For more than three decades, these families have lived without answers. “They deserve clarity, and they deserve justice. We are asking the community to help us deliver that.” A $1 million reward remains in place for information that leads to an arrest and conviction. Police hope it’s enough of an incentive to convince anyone reluctant to speak with police to reconsider. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw. crimestoppers.com.au, but not via NSW Police’s social media pages. Information is managed on a confidential basis.

q Colleen Walker-Craig’s mother, Muriel Craig, father, Michael Craig and brother, Lucas Craig front the press conference announcing the renewed NSW Police investigation and $1m reward.

Big thank you to Bowra Macksville UHA MACKSVILLE District Hospital has received more than $110,000 in the past 12 months thanks to the volunteers of the BowraMacksville United Hospital Auxiliary (UHA). The hospital’s Acting Deputy Director of Nursing Sherene Fitzjohn attended the UHA branch’s annual general meeting highlighting the hard work, dedication and generosity of volunteers. “We can’t thank you enough. The UHA Café is the heart of our hospital, a place of connection and comfort for our staff, visitors and patients alike," said Ms Fitzjohn. “Thank you for the time, laughs, coffees,

company and countless little things you do. From raising funds to buying items that help people in our community, your kindness ripples far into the community,” she said. The UHA’s incredible fundraising efforts resulted in a range of equipment being donated including a medical and trauma bed, a chest compression system and a telescope. During the Annual General Meeting, Lorraine Edmondson was re-elected as President, Dee Hunter returned as Treasurer, Karen Reinten was elected as Secretary after the resignation of Susan Hedgecoe, the previous long serving Secretary, Heather Edwards returned as Membership Secretary

and Jan Tinson was elected Vice-President. Patron Janine Reid and Auditor Geoff Minett also agreed to continue their honorary roles supporting the UHA branch. President Lorraine thanked all the members in the auxiliary who worked tirelessly in the café over the past 12 months. “Many cuppas served and plenty of hard work have funded much of the equipment, but we have also received many comments on the value of the café in the hospital and the

excellent service provided. The hospital staff remain our biggest customer source followed by visitors and families of patients.” There were also other fundraising efforts including a trivia night at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club, raffles at plays by the Valley Performers and donations,” Ms Edmondson said. With 42 members, 32 working in the UHA Café, the branch is always looking for new volunteers. Anyone interested in joining the BowraMacksville UHA branch can email tiffany.ball@health.nsw.gov.au

q BowraMacksville UHA Committee members for 2026/27 with Macksville District Hospital representative Sherene Fitzjohn, from left: Karen Reinten, Jan Tinson, Heather Edwards, Lorraine Edmondson, Dee Hunter and Sherene Fitzjohn. Photo: Supplied.

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New tick allergy support group in Bowraville By Jessica MILLER

SIXTEEN people gathered at the Nambucca Valley Phoenix in Bowraville on Thursday 3 September for the first meeting of a new support group for people living with AlphaGal Syndrome (AGS)/Mammalian Meat Allergy (MMA), a potentially life-threatening allergy triggered by tick bites. The three-hour, workshop-style session was convened by Michelle Barber and Marion Syratt, with the aim of supporting people affected by the condition. Ms Barber has lived with the illness for 19 years, while Ms Syratt has a family member awaiting diagnosis. Speaking of her experience at the workshop, Ms Syratt said, "For me, the standout points

were how much more real it was to hear people speaking about their experiences, as opposed to reading about it; and the variety of experiences. “It is a very challenging thing to face.” Discussion ranged from managing reactions with EpiPens and antihistamines to safe diets, tick-removal safety, and the keeping of guinea fowl to control tick numbers. Attendees also compared notes on diagnostic pathways. The cost of adrenaline devices was another concern — up to $120 each without a PBS authority prescription. Getting that authority requires a GP to assess significant risk of anaphylaxis, either with a specialist's input or following a hospitaltreated anaphylactic reaction, before cheaper follow-up scripts become straightforward.

A lack of awareness among doctors was another theme, with attendees pointing to just a handful of GPs across the region — two in Bellingen and one in Bowraville — known to have an interest in the condition. "They definitely do need to be more interested and have more training in it, and in understanding the symptoms that present," Ms Barber said. Even though Dr Gul Hertzberg, a retired Bellingen GP, did a lot to raise awareness — including an appearance on SBS's Insight program in its October 2016 episode "Tick Sick" — Ms Barber said there was still a long way to go. "It becomes your life," she said of living with the allergy. "There's no more fun barbecues, sitting

q Attendees at the tick allergy meetup. Photo: Marion Syratt.

around chatting while it's cooking — I can't be anywhere near that." The meeting comes months after a coronial inquest confirmed 16-year-old Jeremy Webb, of the NSW Central Coast, as the first Australian to die from AGS, after a 2022 reaction to beef sausages initially misdiagnosed as an asthma attack. The Mid North Coast AlphaGal Syndrome Support Group launched on Facebook in May 2026, and people are welcome to join at any time. Organisers of the Bowraville event are also planning another meeting in around two months, with a Bellingen workshop also mooted. Inquiries can be directed to Marion (0400 828 471) or Michelle (0436 365 698).

q Most attendees had lived experience of Alpha-Gal/MMA. Photo: Marion Syratt.

Last days to grab a free spot in new guide THE Nambucca Valley’s new tourism destination brand, Go Deeper, is set to be broadcast across print and digital channels, and businesses associated with the region’s visitor economy are invited to be a part of it.

Nambucca Valley Council Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney says Council’s tourism team has an expression of interest out currently for local visitor economy and hospitality businesses, health

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and wellness providers, retail outlets, photographers and creatives, who want to be featured in a new destination website and guide book. “Council’s tourism team and our amazing volunteers at the Visitor Information

Centre have kicked some goals this year by completing a new destination brand for the valley: Go Deeper,” she said. “Now we’re talking the next major steps to cement our destination brand, which is creating the products from which to showcase our valley’s amazing places, its history and culture, tourism businesses, and the unique experiences it offers. “We want to partner with local visitor economy businesses, photographers and creatives to deliver the

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new website and guidebook, because after all, our community are the people who can best tell our valley’s story as they are already living it and loving it.” The destination website and guidebook are products to showcase the entire valley, and the new assets are being put together by a professional design agency, specialising in destination marketing. To be involved, businesses should email information and high-res photos to tourism@ nambucca.nsw.gov.au and discuss the opportunity

with Council’s Tourism Coordinator Erica Foley. If submitting imagery, please include a photo caption and the photographer’s name. A professional design agency will go through the community’s submissions and decide what content is ultimately included. Content must be submitted before 25 September 2026. Council hopes the new destination website and guide book will be ready to go for the busy summer holiday period or in early 2027.

q Nambucca Valley Council Manager Economic Development and Tourism Jan Rooney at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Club. Photo: NVC.

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Don’t wait for disaster to register with Rural Aid WITH summer approaching and the risk of bushfires and other severe weather increasing across parts of Australia, Rural Aid is encouraging farmers to register now. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting warmer and drier conditions across parts of the country this Spring, with increased bushfire risk in several areas. The months ahead also bring the start of the tropical cyclone season, along with the potential for severe storms and flooding. For farmers already dealing with dry conditions, the prospect of fire and other severe weather adds another layer of uncertainty. Rural Aid CEO John Warlters said taking a simple step now could make it easier to access support if disaster strikes. “Disasters don’t wait, and neither should farmers,” he said. “We want farmers to take that step now, to be prepared. “Getting registered with Rural

Aid means we know who you are and where you are. And if you need support, we can talk through what help may be available.” Rural Aid provides a range of practical and wellbeing support services for farmers at no cost, including: • Financial assistance to help cover urgent or unexpected costs. • Counselling and mental health support for farmers and their families. • Emergency hay deliveries to support livestock. • Water deliveries for essential household use. • On-ground help through the Farm Army and Farm Recovery Event programs, assisting with clean-up and rebuilding. Ashford (NSW) cattle farmer Darrell Littlehales said farmers should not be reluctant to ask for help. Getting help is straightforward. “Don’t be ashamed - anyone

seeking assistance should most definitely get in touch with Rural Aid,” he said. “The process is very easy. You just apply over the phone and they’ll be back in touch. “It’s a big help. It’s an easy organisation, great people doing a great job.” Mr Warlters said farmers did not need to be facing a disaster today to take the first step. “We know farmers have a lot on their plate, but getting registered now is one less thing to think about if a fire or other disaster comes your way,” he added. “Whether it’s a bushfire, flood, storm or drought, Rural Aid is here to help farmers and their families through the challenges that life on the land brings. “So don’t wait, get registered with Rural Aid now and if you need a hand, we’ll be here.” Register by calling 1300 327 624 or visit www.ruralaid.org.au.

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Adopt-A-Track scheme gains momentum

NAMBUCCA Valley Mountain Bike Club has come up with an innovative way to attract new members while keeping local riding tracks in good condition. A recent club newsletter outlined the scheme. Launched as a trial in February, Adopt-a-Track has already attracted new members and helpers through its flexible maintenance approach. “It gives people who cannot attend working bees another way to contribute and provides a framework for local students to combine riding with track care during visits to the mountain bike park,” the

spokesperson added. “You choose your track, choose the time and choose who (you ride) with.” Tracks are still available to adopt “The club takes pride in keeping its 26 km of crosscountry trails safe, well maintained and fun to ride,” a club spokesperson said. “Alongside emergency call-outs for fallen trees and urgent repairs, monthly working bees and the new Adopt-a-Track scheme help keep the trails welcoming for regular riders, locals and visitors.” The club also hosted several events, including

Triple X and the Summer Series, drawing riders from across the coast. This year, the summer series has been renamed the Ian Porteous Summer Series in memory of the club’s former club president. Now in its fourth year, the Summer Series gives riders of all ages and abilities the chance to experience friendly, inclusive, and supportive club racing. With increased volunteer support and funding, Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike Park is growing its reputation as a leading mountain biking destination.

CAREER opportunities for jobseekers looking for work in health care and social assistance will be within closer reach for more Nambucca Valley residents through the Generation

Australia Locals for Lifelong Care Careers program. The Locals for Lifelong Care Careers initiative is designed to help people facing employment barriers to build job-readiness and

secure meaningful work in the health care and social assistance sectors within their local communities. The program is responding to workforce shortages in aged care,

q Action from the Jacks Ridge Mountain Bike trail. Photo: Facebook.

Locals for Lifelong Care Careers initiative launches

q Generation Australia Chief Executive Officer Kareena Newland (centre) with, from left to right, Greater Charitable Foundation's Sam Willcox, Anthea Jackson, Samantha Asvestas and Suzanne Jenkins. Photo: Supplied.

disability support and childcare by combining short, targeted training with comprehensive support and direct employer connections. Jobs and Skills Australia research has identified significant workforce shortages in aged care, with industry sources citing an estimated annual shortfall of around 35,000 workers. In addition, according to the NDIS Review's 2023 workforce analysis, Australia could face a shortfall of 285,000 care and support workers by 204950 if workforce challenges aren't resolved. Generation Australia is striving to address these workforce shortages in the care sector across regional NSW, with their programs reporting an 83 per cent graduation rate and 88 per cent of graduates securing employment within

six months of program completion. The $440,000 funding boost over two years, which comes via a partnership between Greater Charitable Foundation and Generation Australia, will help the program expand its footprint into the Mid North Coast region. Generation Australia CEO Karena Newland said the partnership helped to strengthen the organisation’s impact throughout NSW. "At Generation Australia we are so excited to be working with the Greater Charitable Foundation to allow us to expand our work into new regions in NSW," Ms Newland said. "This funding will support our work in empowering locals with the opportunity to transform their lives through meaningful work in the care

industry. "By connecting skilled, motivated talent with employers, we’re not just filling roles; we’re launching local careers and creating brighter futures." Greater Charitable Foundation spokesperson Kirrah McClelland said the partnership will help address shortages in the care sector across regional NSW. "Greater Charitable Foundation is proud to support Generation Australia with their expansion into regional NSW through the Illawarra, Hunter and Mid North Coast," Ms McClelland said. "This partnership highlights our shared commitment to improving financial wellbeing through future-focused employment pathways for people facing barriers to get into the workplace."

“After we were awarded the penalty and scored, the pendulum had swung in our favour and confidence built. “Coffs were always dangerous on the break, which meant we had to be careful to maintain possession and be organised when they had the ball, but I felt we were on top for long periods and created a lot of good opportunities of our own.” Whilst the Lionesses had the momentum in the first half,

as they game progressed into the second half, Urunga were piling on constant pressure. “The two unanswered second-half goals probably reflected the game stats and, along with the hard work and never say die attitude, we came away with a welldeserved win. “All in all it was a competitive and entertaining grand final that showcased the high level of football that the women's premier league has

reached. Games like this will only push it higher. “Football is always the winner, but I should add how proud I am of this squad who had to deal with serious injury issues and key players being unavailable through the season. “Our younger girls had to step up and because of them we kept our undefeated year intact with this match as a culmination,” concluded Martin.

Urunga Raiders crowned Women’s Premier League Champions By David WIGLEY URUNGA Raiders produced a stunning second-half fightback to defeat Coffs United Lionesses 3-2 in a dramatic Women's Premier League grand final at C.ex Coffs International Stadium on Saturday night. The Lionesses came out firing and landed the opening blow inside four minutes when Saysha Hopkinson found the back of the net to give Coffs United an early 1-0 lead. When Hopkinson struck again in the 32nd minute, the reigning champions appeared to have one hand on the trophy. But Urunga refused to buckle. Kate Fry breathed life into the Raiders' challenge before half-time, pulling a goal back to send Urunga into the sheds trailing 2-1 and with renewed belief. Coffs United had controlled much of the opening half, but the complexion of the contest changed after the break. Urunga lifted the tempo, pressed higher and began to

seize control as the Raiders hunted an equaliser. They found it in the 54th minute when Cooper Andrews levelled the scores at 2-2, setting the stage for a grandstand finish. With extra time looming, both sides threw everything into a pulsating final passage. Andrews then produced the moment that would define the grand final. From a corner, she weaved her way through the pressure before finding the decisive finish in the dying stages to complete Urunga's remarkable comeback and seal a 3-2 victory. The final whistle sparked jubilant celebrations as the Raiders successfully defended their Women's Premier League grand final crown in one of the most dramatic finishes of the season. Urunga coach Trevor Martin reflected on the rollercoaster journey over the last two weeks that ultimately led the Raiders to glory. “Clearly we had to do better than we had in the first semi against Coffs. We didn't match their intensity and

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placed way too much focus on their game rather than on just playing our own. That cost us,” Martin said. “For the final we addressed that and went into this game feeling positive having had a very strong performance against Woolgoolga a week prior. “Coffs’ early goal was a wake-up call but when they followed up to go two up it became a serious matter. “Again I thought we weren't matching their energy in those initial minutes and we were slowly transitioning to defend, but I've always insisted that we leave those negative moments behind and keep the focus on what we are doing well. “We did that and settled into our match improving as time went on. “I felt we gained momentum and started playing more minutes in the middle to front third which gave us good opportunities to score.” Scoring a penalty and narrowing the deficit to one goal changed the course of the match.

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q Urunga Raiders win the Women’s Premier League. Photo: Supplied.

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First it was country, now it’s State

SPORTS freestyle, 100m butterfly, 200m freestyle and 50m breaststroke. Her bronze medal came in the 100m backstroke. Other medalists were Emily Perry, of Taree - an 11-year-old multi-class swimmer. Emily came second in six events — the 50m

MACKSVILLE Marlins superstar Matilda Buchholz led the Swimming North Coast charge at the recent 2026 NSW Speedo Youth State Short Course Championships, held at Sydney’s Olympic Park.

Six Swimming North Coast competitors headed south for the competition and collectively won 19 medals and achieved five top-10 placings. Twelve of these medals were won by one competitor

— 11-year-old Matilda Buchholz. Matilda’s 11 gold medals were in the 400m freestyle, 100m breaststroke, 200m breaststroke, 100m medley, 50m butterfly, 100m freestyle, 200m medley, 50m

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Frost's 82 off the stick, including birdies on 13 and 18, proved enough, one clear of runner-up Stephen Kimber (18 handicap) on 68 nett. Maxine Townsend (18) secured the gross with 89. In Div 1, Daryl Wall (10 surely eligible to join Wormo in the SC) - found top gear with 75 off the stick and 65 nett to claim the A Grade medal, three better than Club Champion Graham Watson (6). Michael Jolly (4) took the gross with 77. Yamba's Stuart Bell (21) carded 68 nett for the W in C Grade, one the better of Trevor Hopkins (22). Kevin Wilson (22) had 91 off the bat for the gross prize. Having 10 or more shots on a single hole at Nambucca is oft described as a 'Moose' and is often marked by playing

partners with hand gestures, high-pitched bellowing and disconcertingly, rutting movements. The Stag Appreciation Society on Saturday was a large club including Rodney Ford, Bruce Wilson, Paul McElhinney, Keith Elphick, Ben Venner, Dan Wren and Grant Ellis. Spare a thought for those who felt the velvet on par threes - John Fortescue a 12 on the 5th, Robert Reid a 10 on the 7th and Ross Morpuss, also a 10, on the 18th. Stuart Bell snaked the longest putt on the 1st for the Ecomist prize pack and pins went to Dan Wassens on 5, Ben Venner on 7, Philip Frost on 8 (96cm), Geoff McCann on 13 (75cm) for the Pizza This Pizza That voucher and Stephen Doherty on the last (100cm) for the $60 Pro Pin.

Clay Saville put Andrew Blair over the line, who then converted his own try to make the score 12–6. Bowra’s Ant Thompson made a break, only to be pulled up just short of the line. Jacob Simpson then threw a beautiful cut-out ball to Ty Chapman, who crossed in the corner. Lower Macleay found themselves a man down after a player was sent to the sin bin, and Bowra capitalised, with Kurt Stennet scoring out wide right on half-time to make it 22–6. Lower Macleay came out firing in the second half,

scoring two quick tries to bring the margin back to just six points. A little kick from Andrew Blair pinballed off a few players before being pounced on by Hayden Surridge, giving Bowra a crucial 10-point lead. Bowra would score again shortly after, when speedster Mundarra Caldwell made an incredible 80-metre run to put Clay Saville in under the sticks. A strong run by Leroy Buchanan, followed by great support play from Clay Saville, would see Clay cross for his second try of the day. A few poor mistakes

from Bowra allowed Lower Macleay to sneak back into the game, but the Tigers held on to come away with the chocolates, 38–26. For the first time in club history, Bowra will play in a preliminary final. They take on the Lake Cathie Raiders this Saturday at 3pm, with a spot in the big dance on the line. BOWRA: Tries - Clay Saville 2 / Kurt Stennett 1 / Leroy Buchanan 1 / Tyreese Chapman 1 / Haydn Suridge 1 / Andrew Blair 1 and 5 goals. MACLEAY: Tries - Jacob Cummins 2 / Mahteece Holten 1 / Harrison Nemme 1 / Mason Campbell 1 / Mehki Kelly 3 goals.

the leading tryscorer and pointscorer for the season. Jack Canning of the Woolgoolga Seahorses was awarded best and fairest of the reserve grade competition. The Macksville Sea Eagles’ Cameron Cohen was the leading tryscorer, and the Sawtell Panthers' Dale Middleton was the leading

Coffs Harbour Comets and Mok Piggott of the Grafton Ghosts were joint winners of the women’s tackle best and fairest. Nambucca Roosters player Wulaaran Walker was the leading tryscorer, and fellow Rooster Xanthi Hand lead the pointscoring. Cruz Sewell of the Grafton

Jax Fuller of the Woolgoolga Seahorses was the leading tryscorer, and the Macksville Sea Eagles’ Dominic Rouse was the competition's leading pointscorer. The Sawtell Panthers won the Club Championship for the most combined competition points in the home and away season.

Iceman takes monthly medal STEVE Frost tends to be more thereabouts than there but the stage was his alone in the men's Monthly Medal at the Nambucca Heads Island Golf Course on Saturday. The quietly spoken 15-marker eschews the spotlight like a Transylvanian Count but there was no hiding as he staked his claim with 67 nett to win the B Grade medal in a stroke round presented by Nambucca Liquor. Playing partner Colin Wormleaton wanted Frost inducted into the sandbaggers club (SC), but the latter was having none of that and reluctantly posed for the winner's shot in the clubhouse, fearing he'd be run down by the late starters still toiling on the turf.

Tiger tales from Tiger Town Match report By Luke SHIELDS

THE Bowra Tigers travelled to Beechwood on Saturday to take on the Lower Macleay Magpies in a do-or-die semifinal clash. It only took three minutes for Bowra to score the first try of the game, after Jacob Simpson put Leroy Buchanan through a hole to score untouched. Lower Macleay soon hit back with a try of their own. Bowra regrouped and found themselves back in the Magpies’ red zone. A freakish offload from

Nambucca Valley Care Group sponsored the stableford on Thursday 10 September when Geoffrey Poole (30) had the hottest score of the day with 30 points to win Div 3 by one from Noel Gaddes (31). Poole came out of the blocks faster than office workers grabbing Tim Tams at a complimentary morning tea, with a bird on the second and pars on 5, 7 and 9. In Div 1, Bryce McCarroll (4) edged Graham Watson (6) on countback with 36 points while Paul Ryan (16) performed likewise in Div 2, taking the win from Daniel McInerney (19) also after a count of the cards after both finished on 36 points. John Starr navigated the longest putt on 1, and flag pests were Stephen McNeil on 5, Steve Frost on 7, Loren Bald on 8 and Neil Duffus on

media@newsofthearea.com.au backstroke, 100m freestyle, 50m freestyle, 100m backstroke, 50m breaststroke and 100m breaststroke. Bella McMahon Williott, 13, of Grafton, is also a multiclass swimmer. She came third in the 200m medley and placed sixth in the 50m backstroke, fourth in the

15. Geoff Brooks boxed the gourmet pizza on 13 and Dan Wren laughed last with the $80 Pro Pin on 18. It was a single stableford and Top 10 qualifier for the women on Wednesday 9 September when Dianne O'Leary (16) claimed Div 1 with 39 points while Sue Seymour (28) wowed with 42 points to sweep Div 2. Seymour was one under par through the last four holes. Mull that. Pins on the 5th went to Thea Kimber and Judith Boyle and Martine Murray on the 13th. Dennis Ashton generously sponsored the Island Sunday event and had a share in the spoils after partnering with Robyn Jones as they finished runners-up in the Fourball Best Ball on 13 September. Shayne and Gary Scott were even stronger, with a

GROUP 2 Rugby League’s best players have been recognised for their outstanding seasons. Coffs Harbour Comets player Macauley Dawson was named best and fairest of the first-grade competition. Sawtell Panthers player Kalani Morris was both

Macksville Country Club Golf

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q Glen Baker, with his sons Kai and Dylan, stand with Eddie Booth. Kai has a handicap of 13 (one above A grade) and the others are A-grade players.

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A BIG week of golf, sponsored by the Brunsdon Family, with the 2nd round of the ladies and 2nd and 3rd rounds of the men’s Championships played. Firstly the ladies was played on Tuesday with Jo Montague finishing in a strong position ahead of first round leader Nikki Laird. One round to go. The net results saw Cathy Cresswell ahead of Ann Antcliffe with Jo Montague and Carmel Fruedenstein

nearest the pins. On Saturday over 60 played the stroke round with winner Connor Grange on net 67 one shot ahead of John Dowzard. Four players equalled 2nd runners up with net 69. Two rounds of the Championships were played over the weekend. In A grade Glen Baker increased his lead which appears unassailable with one round to go. Major interest will be in the battle for runner up with six in contention. In B grade Glen’s son Kai has a good lead with Neill Cunneen and Jeff Gore the

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stonking 49 points for the gold. Jan Harris and Thomas Wattison took the pins on 5, Ashton on 13 for the pizza, and Elizabeth Hobday and Les Greenup on the 18th. The Mid North Coast Vets infiltrated The Island on Tuesday 8 September when Coffs Harbour's John Jones (10) won Div 1 with 36 points, Bellingen's Ruth Hall (16) smoked Div 2 on 41 and Macksville's Eric Wise returned 37 for the Div 3 glory. Catchya on The Island, where entries are now being taken for the Good Time Charlie's Cup on 4-5 October. It's a massive $5,000 prize pool for this prestigious 36hole event and the $100 player entry includes bacon and egg rolls and Allpress coffee both days. Call the Pro Shop on 6569-4111 to secure your spot.

q Photo: Charlie Dent, taken earlier in the finals series.

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Ghosts was the Under 18s best Group 2 award winners pointscorer. By Barry COOKSLEY Sharon McGrady of the and fairest. By Aiden BURGESS

100m freestyle, fourth in the 50m freestyle, fourth in the 100m butterfly and seventh in the 50m breaststroke. Macksville Sienna Abela, 13: 21st 50 back, 29th 50 fly, 18th 100 fly and 21st 100 back.

THE Nambucca Valley Croquet Club recently held its annual general meeting and the executive committee elected is Gary Biden as President, Barry Cooksley as Vice President/Secretary and Wendy Biden as Treasurer. The club has approximately thirty active members who play on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at the E.J. Biffen Playing Fields off Fred Brain

best of the chasers. Ron McDonald has increased his lead in C grade over Peter Joyce with Noel Austin 2nd runner up requiring a faultless round to be in contention. Peter O’Neill displayed his skill in winning the Mid Week competition from Paul Fairbairn The Chook Run nine hole competition saw Rod Curtis back in form coming in ahead of runner up Bob Lindsay.

Drive in Nambucca Heads. Playing croquet promotes social interaction with team members and opposing players, physical exercise and mental wellbeing, especially if you win the game. It is a tactical game like playing chess on grass. The first playing session is free with coaching and mallets provided. Come along and join active people having fun playing croquet.

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OPINION & LETTERS Dorin's Drawings On the Couch By Paul DORIN

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Beneficiary of the doubt ARTHUR owned the Seaside Hotel for more than 40 years and remained involved into his nineties. His son, Daniel, had little involvement with the hotel. Later in life, Arthur met Helen. She moved into the apartment above the hotel, helped with the business, and cared for Arthur as his health declined. As Arthur grew older, he made plans for Helen’s future. He renovated the apartment and arranged for Helen to continue living there and running the Seaside after he was gone. Soon after, Arthur updated his Will, leaving the Seaside to Helen and the remainder of his estate to Daniel. Rather than seeing a solicitor, Arthur asked his friend Frank, a retired accountant, to prepare the Will. Frank arrived with the Will ready for signature. Arthur read it and confirmed it reflected his wishes. With Frank acting as one witness, Arthur called Helen over to act as the other, and the three signed. Nobody gave Helen’s involvement another thought. After Arthur died, Helen took the Will to a solicitor to administer his estate. The solicitor noticed Helen had signed as a witness. As a beneficiary, this created a problem. A beneficiary who witnesses a Will risks losing their gift, a safeguard against someone influencing a Will from which they stand to benefit. If Helen’s gift failed, the Seaside would fall into the reside of Arthur’s estate and pass to Daniel. Daniel argued the gift to Helen was void and that he was entitled to the hotel. Helen applied to the Court. Friends and business associates gave evidence that Arthur had expressed his intention for Helen to inherit the Seaside. His renovations and plans for Helen to continue running the hotel supported this. The Court was satisfied that Arthur 'knew and approved' of the gift and had made it freely and voluntarily. Helen’s gift was held not void despite witnessing the Will and the Seaside remained with her. Thank you to Ellysha Laklem for her assistance with this column. 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 18-year-old son is moving out of home. Can you give me some ideas for a gift to take to his share accommodation? He's moving in with two mates. Kylie B. We need to talk more about DEAR Kylie, one conversation at a time. This week, we want everyone in dementia MOVIING into a house with two DEAR News Of The Area,

DEMENTIA is Australia’s leading cause of death, but it’s not talked about nearly enough. An estimated 446,500 Australians are living with dementia right now and in 40 years that number is projected to reach more than one million. To see meaningful change, dementia needs a national spotlight. Australia has learned how to talk openly about heart disease, cancer and mental health, and we've seen the difference that can make. Now it's time to bring dementia into everyday conversation. That’s why this Dementia Action Week (21 – 27 September) Dementia Australia is asking every Australian to help create change,

Australia to know that help exists. Community exists. Support exists. Information exists. Dementia Australia can connect people to all of it. One conversation about dementia could be what helps someone find their way to us. To get involved in Dementia Action Week, visit dementia.org.au/ dementia-action-week For dementia support and information contact the National Dementia Helpline any time on 1800 100 500 or visit dementia.org.au. It’s free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Regards, Merran Kelsall AO, Chair Dementia Australia, and Ann Pietsch, Chair, Dementia Australia Advisory Committee.

Telco network situation is absurd DEAR News Of The Area,

ANOTHER phone outage causing 000 call problems! We are told that various networks can use each other’s networks when they must, such

as in an emergency – but we, the consumers, are paying for massive duplications of networks across Australia as each provider determines where their network will provide coverage. I wonder how our government leaders at both State and Federal level would react if car makers did the same. Imagine if Toyota built a

When do we learn? DEAR News Of The Area,

WHILE the Western World pauses to remember the shock and horror of 9/11 a quarter of a century ago, and the names of the approximately 3000 people who died on that fateful day are solemnly read out, I wonder if the most important questions are perhaps still not being asked - nor answered. The answer to the question ‘why?’ was always evident. OsamaBin Laden had made it clear years before that al Qaeda would avenge US military and political meddling in the Middle East,

mates is idyllic at first. Every day feels like a holiday. Hanging out on the lounge watching rugby together. Cooking up big batches of spaghetti bolognese. Drinking game nights that end at 3am without parents complaining. No one to nag about the towels on the bathroom floor or the pile of shoes at the front door. Pure freedom. By about week three, reality kicks in with niggling irritations, like the housemate who puts his clothes in the washing machine, but neglects to hang them out. Tidy James suddenly develops an aversion to unpacking the dishwasher, even though he is the first to wake up, meaning the sink

functional, adequate highway from Sydney to Brisbane – but ONLY Toyota drivers could use it? Perhaps Hyundai could corral the market for Sydney to Melbourne? Perhaps Ford would be nostalgic and build the Sydney to Bathurst highway just to make it difficult for one week each year? Such an absurd situation would barely be talked about before being shut down as utter nonsense. Yet, that is what is happening with Telcos. Each is building their

including support for an aggressive Israel and the blood of the many tens of thousands of martyrs. Sadly, the US and Allied response was always going to be an overreaction. It is estimated that over 4 million people have died as a direct and indirect result from the US-led wars which have followed in the Middle East in the 25 years since. The estimated financial cost is somewhere in the trillions. I wonder if Bin Laden and his mob ever reflected on the disaster they had unleashed? One cannot help but draw parallels with the Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023, and

Israel’s massively disproportionate response. The 72,000-plus official Palestinian death toll will pale in significance when every vanished Palestinian is finally accounted for, if ever. When one considers the even more widespread destruction of Gazan infrastructure and the environmental toxicity, there will also be the inevitable widespread suffering and death from related diseases into the decades ahead. It is estimated that over 9000 Americans have died since 9/11 from related respiratory and cancer illnesses due to toxic exposure at the time. Every day we hear our political masters refer to ‘Deterrence

scientist to realise that growth in a finite world is unsustainable. Unsustainable. The idea that Coffs Harbour's population could increase by 34 per cent by 2050 (and likewise increase in environmental destruction) is based upon the continuation of

miserably poor governance by our hopelessly misguided rag-tag bunch of conflicted politicians. Instead, an end to population growth would lead to a more efficient and happy society - far removed from the disruptions that come from a society who's mantra

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is always bulging with dirty dishes. Soon, your son will discover what a bathroom looks like after three weeks with no one cleaning the tiles (or the toilet for that matter). Worse, one or more of the housemates will start relationships, so the share home of three becomes more like a share home of five and the fridge that was well stocked consists of a takeaway container of fried rice, three protein drinks, an empty tub of margarine and some sour milk. It is at this stage that your son will realise just how much you did for him and appreciate you, possibly for the first time. It may also be the first time that he looks at the gift you gave him. This is where my suggestion comes in. I think the very best present for a person moving into share accommodation is a 'My Housemates are Feral' survival kit. This should include cleaning basics including bleach, scrubbing brushes, window cleaner, dishwashing tablets and washing powder. If you are feeling generous, I would also add meal vouchers that entitle your son to 10 home-cooked meals that he can collect from his former home. As a finishing touch, include a roster so your son and his mates can divvy up the household chores. This will hopefully make things more streamlined and also negate any chance of your son moving back to his (now spotless) childhood home. Carpe diem, Jasminda. own massive network but ONLY for their own customers. They have already demonstrated clearly that the technology allows sharing. Surely then it’s just bookkeeping for Telcos to bill each other for calls emanating from outside their network. Regards, Leon Walsh, Coffs Harbour.

theory’ to justify our fear-led warmongering and the subsequent transfer of public billions to our weapons of mass destruction, as if war is something which happens elsewhere in a distant place which we are isolated from. Surely at a time like this, when we are pre-occupied with restricting the mass migration of millions - victims from our war-involved legacy - and we pause ever so briefly to reflect on a shocking history, the biggest question which we need to ask and answer is ‘How can we continue this madness?’ Regards, Dave Wood, Boambee East.

is (currently): 'when too much destruction is barely enough'. Moves to a stable population will need to start at a Federal level, but we'll also need a lot more than the nonsense that we've been dished up at State and local level as well. I'm not holding my breath. Regards, Richie Tassicker.

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Crime-solving clergy may come and go, but for 11 seasons, DI Geordie Keating (Robson Green, pictured) has been the mainstay of this gentle murder mystery. However, this is the ﬁnal episode of Grantchester, and last week’s cliffhanger ending, which saw the detective shot and left ﬁghting for life, feels genuinely perilous. While Geordie’s loved ones keep vigil by his bedside in hospital, Alphy (Rishi Nair) and DC Peters (Bradley Hall) track the shooter (Sonny Ashbourne Serkis) across Cambridgeshire countryside. It all brings Alphy’s ongoing crisis of faith to a head.

This week, intrepid tour guide Shaun Micallef concludes his second sojourn around the globe, helping famous faces follow in the footsteps of their ancestors – and he’s saved the best for last. For this ﬁnal chapter, Micallef’s travel companion is TV presenter Tony Armstrong (pictured), whose Indigenous heritage is well known; however, the former AFL player isn’t quite as acquainted with his Irish roots. The joy of this series is the revealing conversations held en route, as Micallef unravels the person behind the public persona. A highlight is witnessing the genuine delight on Armstrong’s face as he uncovers parallels between his Aboriginal and Irish cultures.

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6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, 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 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Building The Dream. (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. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits a huge anthurium collection. 8.20 Death Valley. (PGa) A walker is found dead on a mountain trail. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PGl, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 12.00 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. (Msv) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Maw) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Spy/Master. (Mal) 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav, R) 1.25 MOVIE: The Goldfinch. (2019, Madlv, R) 4.05 Along Ancient Tracks. (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. 7.30 Football. AFL Finals. Second preliminary final. Sydney v Fremantle. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match. 11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing. 11.45 The Voice. (PG, R) 1.25 The Midwich Cuckoos. (MA15+av) Midwich makes a shocking discovery. 2.30 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 Women’s Premiership Finals. First semi-final. Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders. 9.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 2. (1989, Mlsv, R) Two cops try to bust drug smugglers. Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 1.00 Next Stop. (a, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 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) Andrew Winter helps James and Brendan. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.35 Fizzy And Suds. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Forged In Fire. 3.10 Stories From The Cities. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 Celebrity Jeopardy. 8.30 Original Gangsters With Sean Bean. 9.25 The Naked World. 10.20 Sex Actually With Alice Levine. 11.15 The Americans. 12.10am The Old Man. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 2.30 Weekender. 3.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Better Homes. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Iconic Australia. 1.00 Poirot. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. 2025 First semi-final. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks. Replay. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL. 2025 Second semi-final. Canterbury Bulldogs v Penrith Panthers. Replay. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game Of Shadows. (2011, 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. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm 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 Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.30 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982, PG) 10.00 We’re All Going To The World’s Fair. (2021, M) 11.35 Argo. (2012, M) 1.55pm The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 3.55 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.40 Loophole. (1981, PG) 7.35 Arrowhead. (2015, M) 9.30 Crash. (1996, MA15+) 11.20 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 2am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 NFL Tailgate. 10.00 NFL. Week 2. Buffalo Bills v Detroit Lions. 1.30pm Pawn Stars. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Last Vegas. (2013, M) 10.45 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 MOVIE: The DUFF. (2015, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Sex And The City 2. (2010, MA15+) 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.30 Legacies. 2.25 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, M) 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: Muppets From Space. (1999, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Above The Rim. (1994, 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 Please Note: Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the Networks.

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SATURDAY, September 19 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

NEWS OF THE AREA

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (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. (Mv, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 2.00 Death Valley. (PGa, R) 2.50 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 3.40 Take 5. (PG, R) 4.10 Tampa: The Turning Point. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.50 Car & Country Quest. (Premiere) 11.05 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (PGl, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. Tour of Britain. Men’s. H’lights. 3.10 Going Places. (R) 3.40 I’ll Be Frank. (PGavw, R) 4.40 Loxton Basketball: 70 Years. (PGl) 5.35 War Trains. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 4.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 4.30 Football. AFL Finals. First preliminary final. Hawthorn v Brisbane Lions.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Drive Review. 1.00 Cybershack. (Return) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.00 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 4.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership Finals. Second semi-final. Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.00 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG, R) 1.00 Pooches At Play. (Final, PG) 1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Mv) Geordie fights for his life. 8.20 Father Brown. (PGa, R) Lady Felicia invites a prestigious group of writers to Montague with hopes of getting her work published. 9.05 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) The opening of a sculpture park in Angel’s Rise is marred by murder when art imitates death. 10.35 Falling. (Ml, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door. (Mal) 9.00 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml, R) 10.05 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGad, R) 11.05 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 12.15 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. (R) 3.35 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

8.00 Seven News. 8.30 MOVIE: The Break-Up. (2006, Mls, R) Feeling under-appreciated and neglected, an art dealer decides to break up with her partner and begin dating other people in an effort to make him jealous. Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams. 10.45 Kings Of The Big Game: West Coast Eagles: When The West Was Won. (Ml) The premiership is won by a single point. 12.00 The Midwich Cuckoos. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals. First semifinal. Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks. 9.50 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the first semi-final. 10.45 MOVIE: Rocky Balboa. (2006, Mv, R) Rocky Balboa steps out of retirement. Sylvester Stallone. 12.45 Wild Cards. (Ma, R) 1.45 Explore. (PG, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 Gogglebox Australia. (PGalsv, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PG) A widow must sell her halffinished church conversion so she can move to South Australia. 9.30 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back on their best small-space transformations, including knocking down walls in Windsor. 10.30 Watson. (Ma, R) Watson and the fellows fight to revive a woman. 11.30 FBI. (Madv, R) Jubal and the team try to solve a kidnapping. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.35 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 MOVIE: Spy Kids. (2001, PG) 9.20 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3.45pm BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Mastermind Australia. 6.45 Engineering By Catastrophe. 7.40 History’s Greatest Machines. 8.30 The Ozempic Effect: Beyond The Waistline. 9.30 Couples Therapy. 10.45 Icons Unearthed: Harrison Ford. 11.35 MOVIE: Body Of Lies. (2008, MA15+) 1.55am Vikings: The Rise And Fall. 4.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30

GetOn Extra. Noon House Calls To The Rescue. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 The Travelling Auctioneers. Noon Avengers. 1.00 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 2.55 MOVIE: Duel In The Jungle. (1954, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 7.00 Getaway. 7.30 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Cry Macho. (2021, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

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

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Loophole. (1981, PG) 7.55 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 10.00 Memory Lane. (2024, M, Dutch) 11.50 Birthday Girl. (2001, M) 1.30pm Fallen Leaves. 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 5.20 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982, PG) 6.50 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Cool Cars & Bikes. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Motor Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. Round 4. Winternationals. 2.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 6. Port Adelaide v Sydney. 4.30 Frozen Gold. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 8.00 AFL Post-Game Show. 9.15 MOVIE: Ghostbusters: Afterlife. (2021, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Tennis. Davis Cup. Qualifiers. World Group I. Australia v Poland. Day 1. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 Seinfeld. 7.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 1. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 9.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 1. Perth Wildcats v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 11.30 Top 20 Funniest. 12.30am The Purge. 2.10 Baywatch. 4.40 Hop. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.35 Emily In Japan. 12.40pm Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 1.05 Nula. 1.35 Undiscovered Vistas. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.00 Black Magic. 4.05 MOVIE: The Darkside. (2013, PG) 5.45 Glen Thomas: Beyond The Walls. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Final) 8.40 MOVIE: Fright Night. (2011, MA15+) 10.30 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Fox Sports News. 7.00 Weekend First Edition. 10.00 First Up: Everest Carnival. 11.00 Fox Sports News. Noon The Bond Report. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Weekend Newsday. 3.00 Steve Price. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Opinionated. 6.30 Bondi: A Timeline Of Terror. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.45 First Up: Everest Carnival. 9.45 Late Edition. 11.00 Fox Sports News.

SUNDAY, September 20 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.20 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 3.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (PG, R) 4.00 Creative Types. (PGv, R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 5.00 Take 5. (PGa, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Car & Country Quest. 11.10 Journey Of The Pelicans: An Outback Mystery. (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. (PG, R) 4.00 The Story Of Irish Dance. (R) 5.35 War Trains. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 12.30 Football. AFL Women’s. GWS Giants v Richmond. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 GolfBarons. (R) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.30 Rugby League. NRL Finals. Second semi-final. New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC 331 – Van v Pantoja 2. Prelims. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 GCBC. (R) 12.00 Good Food Everyday. (PGa, R) 12.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 1.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 2.00 Gogglebox Aust. (PGalsv, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 8.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. Presented by Kevin McCloud. 9.10 The Cage. (M) Gary enlists Matty’s services in a casino scheme. 9.55 Falling. (Final, M) 10.40 Grantchester. (Final, M, R) 11.30 Father Brown. (PG, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 2.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts. (Premiere, Mans) 8.25 Ancient Superstructures. (Return, PGv) 9.25 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.20 Secret Lebanon: The Treasures Of Byblos. (R) 11.20 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. (R) 2.50 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 3.55 Along Ancient Tracks. (Mn, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 9.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations. 10.00 My Roommate, My Murderer: Death Of Stephanie Hansen. (Mav) Looks at the murder of Stephanie Hansen. 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Body In The Grass. (Malv, R) 12.30 Curfew. (MA15+av) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 NFL. Week 2. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Along Came A Killer. (MA15+av) 11.10 Murder In The 21st. (Mv) 12.00 I Survived A Crime. (MA15+lv) 12.30 Tycoons Down Under. (PGa, 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+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Mm) Watson is sued for wrongful life by a long-term patient suffering from VACTERL association. 9.00 FBI. (Mav) After Maggie’s sister goes missing, the team begins an all-out search to recover her. However, when Maggie discovers Erin was kidnapped by a sinister figure from her past, she must save her. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 The Gruffalo. 3.55 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.20 Peppa Pig. 5.50 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014) 9.00 Animal Park. 10.30 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.15 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Race For The Planet. 4.00 Stories From The Cities. 4.30 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 The Dropout. 10.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 12.10am Secrets Of Penthouse. 1.50 Generation Sext. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00

The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Harry’s Practice. 1.00 Medical Emergency. 1.30 Malaysia Kitchen. 2.00 Better Homes. 2.55 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.55 My Greek Odyssey. 4.55 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.55 Escape To The Country. 6.55 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Genius: Picasso. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Qualifiers. World Group I. Australia v Poland. Day 2. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.30 Fawlty Towers. 9.50 Blackadder II. 11.10 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 All 4 Adventure. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 On The Fly. 10.00 Building The Dream. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Fire Country. 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 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. Continued. (1982, PG) 6.30 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 8.10 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.00 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 12.40pm Arrowhead. (2015, M) 2.35 Loophole. (1981, PG) 4.30 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 6.25 Jane Eyre. (1970, PG) 8.30 The Grand Budapest Hotel. (2014) 10.25 Late Night. (2019, M) 12.20am A Good Person. (2023, MA15+) 2.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Counting Cars. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World. (2015, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Motorcycle Racing. MXGP of Aust. 4.30 My Way. 4.45 The Toys That Built The World. 5.15 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.45 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle. (1998, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Journey To The Centre Of The Earth. (2008, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Wonder Woman. (2017, M) 12.10am Bel-Air. 1.00 Baywatch. 3.35 My Way. 3.50 LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.50 Wild Manes. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Netball. First Nations Tournament. 2.35pm Football. Big Rivers Football League. Women’s. Grand final. Ngukurr v Eastside. Replay. 4.00 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 4.20 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 The Ground We Won. 10.10 MOVIE: Point Break. (1991, M) 12.15am 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

Mid North Coast Veterans Golfers Macksville Bowling Club By Colin CUTT

TUESDAY, 8th September, 2026, 81 MNC Veteran Golfers competed in a single stableford at Nambucca Island Golf Course in good golfing conditions. A GRADE (0-15): Winner – John Jones 36 c/b, 1st runner-up Nev Newman 36, 2nd runner-up Chris Bournon 35 c/b, 3rd runner-up Ken Klem 35.

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B GRADE (16-22): Winner – Ruth Hall 41 c/b, 1st runner-up Jeff Porter 41, 2nd runner-up Thomas Wattison 40, 3rd runner-up Colin Cutt 39 c/b. C GRADE (23+): Winner – Eric Wise 37 c/b, 1st runner-up Dino Marzotto 37, 2nd runner-up Hans Jansen 36, 3rd runner-up Julie Mitchell 35 c/b. NTP’s: 5th Colin Cutt, 8th Murray Ingram, 13th Hans Jansen, 18th Gary Rumble.Ball run to 32 pts.

By Judy WALKER

SATURDAY 29th August, the Bowling Club Ladies held an Open Carnival. Under near perfect conditions, teams from Lake Cathie, Kempsey Bollo, Park Beach/Wauchope, Nambucca Heads and Macksville all participated in a day of competition bowls.The day was sponsored by Bernard Laverty

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Funerals, Macksville Mower and Auto Centre, Macksville Ex-Services Club and Wallace Street Pharmacy. Winners with 78 points were John Cummings, Lorraine Edmondson, Chris Delboux and Peter Carlow (Macksville). Second on 56 points were Graham Cass, Kaye Wood, Peter Fox - jnr, and Carol Turner (Macksville).Third on 54 points

were Michelle DeJong, Graham Lynes, Karen Campbell and Peter Campbell (Kempsey Bollo), with the best afternoon round winners on 25 points were Mel Little, Colin Thompson, Bernie Unterrheiner and Phil Brennan (Macksville). The day concluded with a cent auction, raffles and money board. Thanks to all the players and supporters for their friendship and help, see you all at the next carnival.

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MONDAY, September 21 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 9.55 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 10.45 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Wales: Land Of The Wild. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Second Edition. 2.00 Human Forever. (PGa) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, 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 Getaway. (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) 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. (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. (PGs, 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) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.35 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. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.25 Alone Australia Reunion. (M, R) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Black Sands. (Return, MA15+s) 1.00 Fargo. (Malv, R) 2.45 Mountain Vets. (Ma, 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. (PGav) Mackenzie keeps a heartbreaking secret. 7.30 AFL Brownlow Medal: Red Carpet. (PG) Coverage of the red carpet arrivals. 8.00 AFL Brownlow Medal. An awards event featuring the announcement of the winner of the league’s Brownlow Medal. 11.00 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+a, 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) 8.45 100% Footy. (Mal) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.15 The Essex Millionaire Murders. (Mdlv, R) 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. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) Alan has to meet with the school principal. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3.15pm Over The Black Dot. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News Compass Points. 5.15 Al Jazeera. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Scrabble. 9.20 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.30 The Airport Chaplain. 11.40 The Americans. 12.35am Sex Tape Finland. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 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 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.10 Escape To The Country. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Wild Moments. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Screaming! (1966, PG) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Jane Eyre. Continued. (1970, PG) 7.15 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 9.35 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 11.30 Late Night. (2019, M) 1.25pm Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 3.05 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 6.05 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 7.50 Gravity. (2013, M) 9.30 Hammarskjöld: Fight For Peace. (2023, MA15+, Swedish) 11.35 Late Programs. 5.55am Boychoir. (2014, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Porsche Carrera Cup Australia. Highlights. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 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 Baywatch. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 NBL: Overtime. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Law Abiding Citizen. (2009, MA15+) 10.45 NBL: Overtime. 11.45 Seinfeld. 12.45am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.45 Legacies. 2.35 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Sammy Butcher: Out Of The Shadows. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.05 Buffalo Legends. 10.00 MOVIE: The Hurricane. (1999, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 NewsDay. 3.00 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, September 22 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.05 Tampa: The Turning Point. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (Final, Mv, R) 1.55 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.25 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.00 Wales: Land Of The Wild. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Ticketyboo. (PGa, R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Paris Hotel De Ville: A Masterpiece. (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 Explore TV. (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. (PGdls, 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. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 The Tony Blair Story. (Premiere, Ml) 9.25 I Was Actually There. (MA15+l, R) 9.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGa, 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. (PG, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 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. (Final, PGa) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (MA15+v) 12.35 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R) 2.40 The Doll Factory. (Mlsv, R) 4.30 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. (PGas) 7.30 First Dates Australia. (PGal) Singles go on a blind first date. 8.30 The Agenda Setters. A team of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world. 9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well. 10.30 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. (PG, R) 11.30 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.00 The Path. (MA15+adlv) 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 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. (MA15+alvv) 11.20 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 GolfBarons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Let’s Eat With George. (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, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Sydney Harbour Cops. (PGad) Police intercept a suspected drug-smuggling trawler. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Kids Baking Championship. 10.10 Chopped Junior. 10.55 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 2.20 Leguizamo Does America. 3.15 Inside The Huddle. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Tim Burton: Monsters Within. 9.30 MOVIE: Ed Wood. (1994) 11.50 The Americans. 12.40am Brassic. 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 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 Wild Moments. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Halfway House. (1944, PG) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Boychoir. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.50 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 9.35 Selkie. (2000, PG) 11.15 The Grand Budapest Hotel. (2014) 1.10pm The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 3.30 Jane Eyre. (1970, PG) 5.35 Go! (2020, PG) 7.30 How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. (2024, PG, Thai) 9.55 The Fourth Protocol. (1987, M) 12.10am Freud’s Last Session. (2023, M) 2.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Engineering Disasters. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 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 MOVIE: Rush Hour 2. (2001, M) 10.25 Seinfeld. 11.25 Jane The Virgin. 12.15am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 DanceRites 2024. 12.20pm Buffalo Legends. 1.20 Light From The Shadows. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 The First Inventors. 8.50 MOVIE: Soul Food. (1997, MA15+) 10.55 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

RUGBY LEAGUE: Hastings League preliminary final - Lake FROM Page 20

“and due to only being in the competition for three years we are not yet eligible to host semi-finals. “So all our finals games are away from home also.” Throughout the season

the first-grade squad has also been repeatedly wracked by an unprecedented level of injury. “Add [the draw] on top of the most crippling injury toll during a season I have ever witnessed,” Spear said. “We have not once put the same team on the field two games in a row,

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and out of our 28 registered players at one stage we had only 16 players fit and healthy. “It’s an absolute credit to the players that we are still alive in this competition.” The spectre of injury followed the team into last week’s preliminary final.

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“We have now lost inspirational captain Andrew Welsh to a knee injury,” Spear said. “We will re-group and sort out a plan to cover that loss, and go again this Saturday.” Spear said he thought that a lot of the stronger Southern teams in

the competition had been mindful of the Tigers’ potential throughout the season. They were aware of the threat that could be unleashed, were the club able to field somewhere near its top team on a regular basis. “And, despite the injury toll, here

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WEDNESDAY, September 23 ABC TV (2)

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SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.20 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.05 Canal Boat Diaries. (Return) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Eye Of The Game. 4.20 Driven By Belief. 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. (PGa, 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 Sydney Harbour Cops. (PGad, 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.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PGl) 9.00 Small Town Scandal. (Madv, R) 9.50 Planet America. (R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 The Cage. (Ml, R) 11.40 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 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. 7.35 Marilyn And The Mob. 9.30 Apollo Has Fallen. An attack prevents Zara from gathering intel. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The Old Man. (Return, Mlv) 11.50 A Body That Works. (Ml, R) 3.05 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.40 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. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 Dennis Cometti: Centimetre Perfect. (PGalv) Looks at the life of Dennis Cometti. 10.45 Unfiltered. (PG) 11.15 Stumble. (PGal) 11.45 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.15 The Fear Index. (MA15+asv) 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) 8.45 To Be Advised. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.15 The Essex Millionaire Murders. (Mdv, R) 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. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 Boston Blue. (Mv) Sean and Jonah go undercover to track down a dangerous new threat affecting Boston’s young adults. 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 Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Numberblocks. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 The Piano. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Leguizamo Does America. 3.10 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Precious Metal: A Love Story. 9.25 Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. 10.20 Ramy. 11.20 The Americans. 12.10am Brassic. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 The Amazing Homemakers. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 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 Wild Moments. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Passionate Stranger. (1957, PG) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Go! (2020, PG) 7.55 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 10.55 Gravity. (2013, M) 12.35pm A Private Function. (1984, M) 2.15 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 4.00 Selkie. (2000, PG) 5.40 The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 7.35 Casablanca. (1942, PG) 9.30 Molly’s Game. (2017, M) 12.05am One Cut Of The Dead. (2017, MA15+, Japanese) 1.55 Mad Heidi. (2022, MA15+) 3.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Engineering Disasters. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 2.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 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. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. (Return) 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, M) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Jane The Virgin. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.30 Legacies. 2.20 Parental Guidance. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Friday Night Thunder. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Kimmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning Of Empathy. (2021) 12.45am Late Programs.

THURSDAY, September 24 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PGl, R) 11.00 Small Town Scandal. (Madv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Falling. (Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Frankie Drake. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.10 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Final, PGa, R) 3.00 The Cook Up. (R) 3.30 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. (PG, 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) 1.15 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, 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 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Building The Dream. (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.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGa) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 9.30 The Cage. (Ml, R) 10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R) 10.50 Death Valley. (PGa, R) 11.35 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 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. 7.35 Hollywood Crime Story. (Mdv) 8.30 9/11: One Day In America: I’m Coming For You, Brother. (Ma, R) 9.25 Say Nothing. (Final, MA15+lv) Dolours breaks the IRA’s code of silence. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Reyka. (MA15+asv) 11.50 Prisoner. (MA15+av, R) 2.10 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 4.25 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. (PGa) A familiar face returns to Summer Bay. 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL in the lead up to the AFL Grand Final. 10.00 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions: Immortality. (Ml) 11.25 Kick Ons. 12.00 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 MOVIE: I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not. (2025, MA15+aadl, R) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGm) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, 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. (PG, R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Joe and Ashlea need a dog to tire out their sons. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mmv) The team investigates the suspicious death of a US Naval officer who’d just learned he was going to be a father. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.55 72 Cutest Animals. 10.25 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 11.55 DW The Day. 12.25pm Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 2.15 Stories From The Cities. 2.45 Insight. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. 9.20 Alone. 11.30 The Americans. 12.25am The Old Man. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Better Homes. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 2.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Spring And Port Wine. (1970, PG) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon. 9.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 7.55 I Accidentally Wrote A Book. (2024, PG, Hungarian) 9.45 Vai. (2019, PG) 11.25 How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. (2024, PG, Thai) 1.50pm Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 3.40 Go! (2020, PG) 5.35 Gurrumul. (2017, PG) 7.30 Escape From Alcatraz. (1979, M) 9.35 Eye In The Sky. (2015, M) 11.30 Suffragette. (2015, M) 1.30am Eager Bodies. (2003, MA15+, French) 3.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Engineering Disasters. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Geelong v Hawthorn. 9.15 MOVIE: The Woman King. (2022, M) Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm Baywatch. 3.40 Seinfeld. 4.40 Addams Family. 5.40 Bewitched. 6.40 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, M) 11.15 Seinfeld. 11.45 Rugby Heaven. 12.45am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.45 Legacies. 2.35 Parental Guidance. 3.45 Explore. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Pro Bull Riding: USA. 1.00 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Rabbit Fall. (Premiere) 9.00 MOVIE: Seven Samurai. (1954, PG) 12.30am 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

Cathie Raiders v Bowraville Tigers we are, one victory away from a momentous occasion - being the first Bowraville side to play in a Hastings District Rugby League grand final,” Spear said. “We are under no illusions that this weekend won’t be tough. “Lake Cathie are a very talented

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outfit, and we have to play them on their home ground in front of their passionate supporters. “But we are up for the challenge.” The club has organised a supporters’ bus to carry fans to and from the Lake Cathie ground. The bus will depart Bowra RSL at 11:15am

and Macksville Ampol at 11:30am. The cost is $25, which includes entry to the ground. Bookings and prepayment are essential. Call Danny on 6564 7304 ASAP.

q Photo by Charlie Dent, earlier in the finals series.

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By Eve NESMITH THE Bowraville Tigers’ senior rugby league team has earned a start in the preliminary final of the Hastings District Rugby League competition after defeating Lower Macleay in a hard-fought victory. They now take on Lake Cathie this Saturday, 19 September, at Lake Cathie. Coach Karl Spear is daring to dream, as the club is only one victory away from its first-ever grand final in the Hastings League. He, and others at the club, are confident that if players put their best football on the field, they can beat anyone in the competition. Coach Spear said the club had overcome numerous challenges to reach the final series. “I have never coached a team that has had to push through the amount of adversity we have this season,” Spear said. The first thing they encountered was an unfavourable draw. “In 14 competition games we only had five at home,” Spear said, CONTINUED Pages 18-19

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