THE Reflections Cadet Cup surfing tournament will expand into three events as the Surf Reflections Junior Series in 2026.
The debut Cup was held at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills in February 2024, thanks to a partnership between holiday park group Reflections and surfing festival Surfest, with Under 12s, Under 14s and Under 16s girls and boys categories.
A 5500-rated event on Surfing Australia’s National Series calendar, the Cup was quickly embraced by surfing and board riding groups along the coast, with a second event held in December at Tuncurry’s Nine Mile Beach.
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q Parker Abbott styling during the 2025 Cadet Cup at Bonny Hills.
is how the team from Finnians Irish Tavern shared news of their win at the NSW AHA Awards in Sydney on 28 October.
For the second year in a row, the Port Macquarie pub was named the Best Live Music venue in NSW.
Equally excited was the team from Flower Hotels after several “huge wins” in their 17 finalist categories.
It was the first time all eight Flower Hotels had been shortlisted.
General Manager of Settlers Inn Zoe Archer was named the Industry Rising Star, while Settlers was also awarded a Highly Commended for Regional Casual Dining.
The Long Flat Pub joined them in the winner’s circle, taking
out the award for Best Marketing Activity.
“What a night,” Alistair Flower shared.
“Safe to say we’re incredibly proud of every team across the group.”
The awards were held at Royal Randwick in front of a crowd of 1400 industry guests.
More than 881 nominations were received for awards across 47 categories.
AHA NSW CEO John Whelan said the winners represented the best and brightest in the NSW hotel industry.
“From the mum and dad operations in the most remote parts of the state to multi-level entertainment precincts in Sydney, NSW hotels directly employ 72,000 people, raise millions of dollars for charity and drive the NSW tourism and hospitality economy.”
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Wayne Heilman, Sales Consultant at Harcourts Laurieton, said Sydney buyers are driving much of the current market activity.
“We’re seeing Sydney
buyers that are looking to buy now, rent it out and retire here.
“That’s probably the highest number of buyers that I get.
“Quite often they’ll rent them out for a while, or even holiday-let them.
“They can still use them, come and visit, and then the plan is to move into it later on.”
He said retirees tend to have equity in their Sydney homes, giving them flexibility to buy investment properties on the coast.
“But they’re not choosing the traditional investment property based on return, they’re choosing a property based on what they want.
“Then the rent from that will help cover the mortgage.”
He added that cash flow from holiday lets remains “up and down,” but that’s typical for the area.
“We’re retirementfocused - beach, water, lakes, rivers.”
Mr Heilman said first home buyers are still
“First home buyers... I haven’t seen a lot of them,” he said.
“The ones that I have seen are still locals, and they’re struggling because our prices have jumped through the roof, even with the changes to the government’s five percent deposit.”
InfoTrack Chief Operating Officer Lee Bailie said Port Macquarie’s dual appearance marked an important milestone for the regional market.
“Port Macquarie delivers the kind of coastal lifestyle many buyers are chasing, without compromising on access to schools, hospitals, or transport.
“For many, it’s a more affordable alternative to other premium beachside suburbs.”
He said the area’s
strong health, education and transport services, coupled with major development projects currently underway, were helping to drive confidence.
Mr Bailie noted that Port Macquarie’s debut appearance in the top 10 for first home buyers is also a "clear sign that more young buyers are looking to regional centres over metropolitan areas for greater value for money and lifestyle options.”
During the last quarter, Port Macquarie’s median property prices were $900,000 for houses, $590,000 for strata dwellings, and $400,000 for vacant land.
First home buyers paid slightly less on average, with median prices at $800,000 for houses, $570,000 for strata, and $400,000 for land.
q Corey Baker and Zoe Lord from Finnians Irish Tavern with AHA awards host Karl Stefanovic. Photo: courtesy Finnians.
q The Long Flat Pub won the award for Best Marketing Activity.
q Sales consultant at Harcourts, Wayne Heilman.
Birdon to build new Daintree Ferry
vessel to be built at Birdon’s Sancrox shipyard, west of Port Macquarie.
The project will deliver a safer, faster, and more efficient ferry service for residents, visitors, and tourism operators, improving connectivity in Far North Queensland and supporting the local economy.
Birdon CEO Jamie Bruce said the company was proud to have been selected to deliver the vital public service project and iconic transport link for the Douglas Shire and Daintree region.
vessel that will reduce wait times and enhance service reliability.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the contract signing marked a major milestone.
“This is a huge step forward for our community.
“We’re excited to see Birdon’s expertise brought to the Daintree River.”
Birdon will take over operating the ageing threelane ferry from July 2026, with its four-lane replacement expected to enter service at the end of 2027.
and priority lanes, will reduce queue lengths and waiting times in the peak season.
Birdon’s design and delivery timeframe will integrate with Douglas Shire Council’s upgrades to the roads and ferry approaches on both sides of the Daintree River.
Birdon operates eight
cable-drawn ferries on behalf of Transport for NSW and conducts planned and corrective maintenance on cable-drawn ferries for multiple local councils.
Mr Bruce said the company’s experience and capabilities with cable-drawn ferries was a key factor in securing the tender.
PORT Macquarie maritime engineering company Birdon has signed a 20-year contract with Douglas Shire Council to design, construct, operate and maintain a new four-lane car ferry for the Daintree River.
“As a family-owned Australian company, we’ve been building and operating ships and ferries for nearly 50 years,” Mr Bruce said.
The Daintree Ferry will be the seventh cable-drawn
“We’re committed to delivering a modern
The new 49-metre-long, 16-metre-wide design will carry 36 vehicles - nine more than the current vessel.
Traffic modelling shows that the larger vessel, with its dedicated loading, unloading
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in both entries and scale of activities, including food popups and youth workshops, and we are thrilled that in 2026 it will become the Surf Reflections Junior Series, with three events: Bonny Hills (6-8 February), Urunga/ Hungry Head (8-10 May) and Tuncurry/Forster (13-15 November), with Under 14s
and 16s age categories for boys and girls,” Reflections CEO Nick Baker said.
Surfest director Warren Smith said the Cup had cemented itself as an important event for youth surfers up and down the East Coast.
“The Reflections Cadet Cup, now known as the Surf Reflections Junior Series, has grown immensely and with
the standard of surfing rising with it, we are creating the next generation of Australian surfers,” Mr Smith said.
“It’s been really exciting to watch the talent emerge and the support from the surfing communities has been the glue that has ensured its success.”
Minister for Sport Steve Kamper said it was great to see the success of the
inaugural Cadet Cup lead to its expansion to a three-event series next year.
“Reflections Holidays manages holiday parks on Crown land at some of the NSW’s best surf breaks so it’s fitting to see it help nurture the next generation of surf champions while supporting regional tourism by hosting the new Series," Mr Kamper said.
q Birdon's General Manager Assets and Contracts Sarah Yuen, and Ferry Operations Manager John Gray, with Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon and CEO Scott Osman. Photo: supplied.
q Competitors at the 2025 Cadet Cup in Bonny Hills. The Cup will transform into a three-event series in 2026.
q The Daintree River ferry to be built at Birdon’s Sancrox shipyard. Photo: supplied.
COMMUNITY support has delivered a boost to comfort care at Wauchope District Memorial Hospital.
The Hastings Cancer Trust has donated almost $7400 to the Palliative Care Unit while the fundraising efforts of the Beechwood Shamrocks Rugby League Football Club have helped purchase essential allied health equipment.
The items will enhance the comfort of patients at the end of life.
Nurse Unit Manager Mary Trotter said the support meant a great deal to staff and
the families of patients.
“The new equipment allows us to provide care that eases pain and brings comfort during life’s most vulnerable moments,” Ms Trotter said.
“We are deeply grateful for the community’s generosity.”
The Hastings Cancer Trust is known for its commitment to supporting cancer services across the region.
Administration Coordinator Sue Ryan said they were honoured to support the Wauchope Palliative Care Unit.
“Their work touches lives in profound ways and we’re proud to help make that care even more accessible and effective,” she said.
President of the Beechwood Shamrocks Cameron Savage, said they wanted to give back to the local community in a way that truly mattered.
“Supporting palliative care is about showing love and respect for people at the end of their lives and we are proud to be able to contribute to making this time more comfortable.”
Look out, plovers about
By Rachael THORPE
KAREN Ledger of FAWNA is hoping to change people’s opinions on plovers during the current hatching season.
These native birds are found all over Australia and are a protected species. It is against the law to interfere with them.
Plovers lay their eggs out in the open which can give people
the impression that they are not intelligent, however they do this because it allows them to see predators approaching.
Unfortunately, only 10 percent of chicks survive; due to those predators. Eggs are often laid on residential lawns, driveways and roads, frequently blending into their surroundings and being inadvertently walked on or driven over.
Karen told News Of The Area that releasing a hatched bird was one of her favourite things to do.
“I watched one hatch today and it was just beautiful,” she said.
“[But] losing a hatchling is absolutely devastating.”
“Plovers will swoop in to protect their young, which I understand can be frustrating, but I’d like to remind people that they are just parents trying to do their best for their children.
“Please be kind and patient as they will move on shortly after the chicks hatch.”
A Port Macquarie local, Karen has always been an avid lover of birds and has been carrying out bird conservation work at FAWNA for 15 years.
“If you come across plover eggs and are concerned for their safety due to the location, it is very important that you don’t move the eggs.
“This process must be done extremely carefully by a trained person and requires permission from National Parks.”
Currently, Karen is nursing three kookaburra hatchlings, and while one is struggling, she remains hopeful they will all survive.
For more information, contact FAWNA fawna.nsw.inc@ gmail.com.
By Sis HIGGINS
SKYWATCHERS across the Mid North Coast looked to the heavens on Tuesday night as the biggest and brightest moon of 2025 rose over the horizon.
Dennis Hughes, one of the amateur astronomers at the Port Macquarie Observatory, explained to News Of The Area why the supermoon looked so large.
“The moon [was] around 30,000km closer to earth than normal at around 1am Wednesday morning, 5 November.
“There was a close encounter in October and then again there will be [another in] December, however this is the closest at 356,980km [from earth].”
Mr Hughes explained that the apparent size was more about perspective than distance.
“The moon looks largest at moonrise against the horizon, however
this is an optical illusion.
“It looks about 15 percent larger and 30 percent brighter as it is copping the full force of the sun.”
The brightness proved so intense that even the observatory team had to adjust their viewing equipment.
“We have to use a filter on our telescopes - it is so bright.
“Although, it is hard to see any features because the Sun is not casting any shadows onto the Moon's surface.”
Locals also noticed a change in the tides
“The high tides are slightly higher than normal; however, there are a lot of other factors involved there."
For those watching from Port Macquarie’s headlands, the night sky offered an extra treat.
“It is great to watch the flight of the flying foxes across the full moon as well,” Mr Hughes said.
q Beechwood Shamrocks members with palliative care staff: (l-r) Ben Gilbert, Fred Hanley, Tim Bardell, Kaylee Schmakeit, Laura Scott, Cameron Savage, Michael Cole and Mary Trotter.
q Karen Ledger of FAWNA with a plover hatchling.
q The moon was 30 percent brighter than normal. Photo: Sis Higgins.
Repair Fair to celebrate circular living
By Sis HIGGINS
THE Port Macquarie Repair Fair
2025 is being held on Sunday 16 November from 10am to 1pm at the Port Macquarie Library.
The event showcases local repairers, reusers and recyclers helping to build a more sustainable community.
The fair features hands-on workshops, live demonstrations, a car-boot sale, and creative market stalls that exhibit the region’s growing circular economy.
Dette Gammon, Education
Team Leader at Port MacquarieHastings Council (PMHC), said,
“We are really excited that the repair fair will celebrate the incredible skills and services of local businesses that support repair, reuse and recycling, helping us to keep items in the system longer and reduce waste to landfill.
“The Repair Fair offers a fun and interactive way for our community to meet with and learn from our local repair and reuse experts.”
Attendees are encouraged to try slow-stitch mending,
Additional services on the day include mini bike tuneups, surfboard and skateboard repairs, watch repair demos, and furniture repairers illustrating their techniques.
Hastings Enviro will add to the eco-focus by bringing their Recycling Hub, where residents can drop off hard-to-recycle items such as toothpaste tubes, shoes and coffee cups.
Music, food, coffee, upcycled and creative markets, spin-the-
wheel prizes, face painting, and kids' activities will be provided.
The Repair Fair builds on PMHC’s Repair Directory “ConnectEd PMH”, which helps locals find repair services.
Council’s Education team launched the online directory in 2023 to make local repair experts more visible and accessible.
The idea was brought to life through the Repair Fair community event, giving local businesses a chance to demonstrate their work and share repair tips face to face.
Volunteers needed to rebuild fences
By Sis HIGGINS
BLAZEAID is calling for volunteers to lend a hand rebuilding fences in communities still recovering from the devastating floods that hit the Mid North Coast earlier this year.
A dedicated team is now based at Nabiac, working hard to restore fencing on local farms between Bulahdelah and Kempsey.
BlazeAid Coordinator Lisa Abdoo said anyone can get involved, even
without prior experience.
“They just learn on the fence line,” Ms Abdoo said.
Most of the damaged fence lines have been cleared, and the focus has now shifted to rebuilding.
“They’re clearing the debris off the fences and then helping rebuild or restore them if they can.
“We supply all of the equipment.”
The volunteer camp will remain open through to March 2026, with both live-in and day volunteers welcome from anywhere
“The football and soccer season starts on 1 March next year, so we’ll be here right through to then,” Ms Abdoo said.
“Some of our volunteers live in the camp with us, but some are locals who come in the morning and go home in the afternoon.
“They can come in here (the Nabiac camp) for breakfast, make their sandwiches, and take lunch out with them in eskies.
“It’s a fabulous
community, and they’re very appreciative of BlazeAid’s help.
“If you can spare a day, a week, whateverthe crew would be so very grateful, not to mention the farmers you’re helping.”
Founded in 2009 after Victoria’s Black Saturday bushfires, BlazeAid has since helped communities across Australia rebuild after fires, floods, cyclones and storms.
To volunteer, contact Lisa Abdoo on 0487 216 079.
Community Recycling Centres
Port Macquarie Waste Management Facility Kingfisher Road, Port Macquarie Mon to Sun: 8am–4pm
Kempsey Waste Management Centre 638 Crescent Head Road, Kempsey Mon to Fri: 7am–4:30pm Sat, Sun: 9am–4pm
Kew Domestic Waste Facility 95 Herons Creek Road, Kew Mon to Sun: 8am–4pm
C ut me out and stick me on the fridge
on the Mid North Coast.
q Bicycles are among the items that can be repaired. Photo: PMHC.
q Flooded farms in need of fencing volunteers.
CWA Mid North Coast holds 97th Annual Conference
By Pauline CAIN
THE Mid North Coast Group of the Country Women’s Association (CWA) held its 97th Annual Conference at Stuarts Point Community Hall on Tuesday, 28 October.
This year the conference was hosted by the Yarrahappini CWA.
Diana Oakes, President of Yarrahappini Branch, welcomed 80 CWA members and thanked the Macksville Branch for their assistance with catering and hospitality.
Special guests included CWA State President Tanya Jolly, State Vice President Leonie Fish, and a number of presidents and representatives from other regional groups.
Past presidents of the Mid North Coast Group - Colleen Yates, Gay Cowan (who is
also the Group Patron), Barbara Reichert and Rhonda Merchant - were also in attendance.
Group President Lynn Moore addressed the conference at the beginning of the day, highlighting the events and achievements of the past 12 months.
“My sincere thanks to Wauchope, Gladstone Evening and Wingham branches for the work they did in helping members of their community put their lives back together with flood grants, hands on labour and at times a shoulder to lean on,” she said of recent flood recovery efforts.
“CWA made an important impact on people’s lives in such a harrowing time.”
Guest speakers Elizabeth Newman and Beverly Gibbs, citizen scientists and co-
founders of Nambucca Riverwatch then addressed the meeting.
Outgoing Office Bearers
Elizabeth Watson (Handicraft Officer) and Denise Hawdon (Land Cookery Officer) were presented with a gift for their
work over the past three years.
Congratulations was also extended to newly elected office bearers:
Other roles: Chrystine Bouffler (International), Lexie Burton (Land Cookery), Yvette Smith (Social Issues), Donna Kemp (Agriculture and Environment), Kathy Jeanes (Cultural), Mary McEnallay (Handicraft) and Pauline Cain (Publicity).
Port Mac Goss: John O’Callaghan
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JOHN O'Callaghan from Cruze FM (formerly Super Radio) has notched up over 50 years in radio, beginning work as a 15-year-old at 2UE in Sydney alongside his famous father Gary.
He gained his first on-air role at 2KO in Newcastle and then worked in newsrooms and in production at 2KA Penrith, 2NZ Inverell, 2WG Wagga, 2CS Coffs, 4AK Toowoomba and 2GZ Orange before finally arriving in Port Macquarie to start work on
Australia Day in the year 2000.
Now, 25 years later as Cruze FM’s station manager, John is enjoying radio more than ever, working alongside a small but talented team.
John, in 50-plus years of radio you have interviewed a lot of well-known celebrities. Who have been the standouts?
John Howard was a good interview and he was a nice gentleman who was always willing to answer
the question asked, even if it was "I don't know.” Quite often, the larger the star, the nicer the person is! So many big names have passed my microphone like Jerry Lewis, Fleetwood Mac and a heap of Aussie legends. I grew up with Johnny O’Keefe (J.O.K.), Col Joye, Kamahl and many others just dropping in to see Dad. But it is a toss up for my all time favourite entertainer, between Shirl (Strachan) from Skyhooks and Jon English. There have also been a lot of Australian sporting superstars but probably the
best and most knowledgeable interview was Johnny Tapp.
Your father, Gary O’Callaghan, was an absolute legend. Can you tell us about his famous on-air character Sammy Sparrow?
My father created Sammy Sparrow in 1956 as a replacement for Gerald the Grasshopper on Russ Walkington's show as Russ kept on moving stations. My dad was the voice of Sammy Sparrow who had to have
conversations with himself. He could be really funny when he would ask Sammy a question that neither knew the answer to. Sammy Sparrow could get away with saying things on the radio that would normally cause politicians to sue, but no one wanted to be seen suing a bird. One of the funniest sights was one day my father was having a coughing fit. He asked Sammy to fill in for him then realised how stupid that was.
You and your wife Mandy landed in Port Macquarie 25 years ago, so I suppose you are both "nearly" locals. Give our readers an insight into your life off the air.
Mandy and I are both hard workers but in our downtime we work hard at relaxing. We really enjoy getting away on holidays and discovering new places. We also enjoy spending time on the water as it is very soothing.
In 50 years of radio you have played thousands of great songs. Do you have a top five?
Counting down from number five:
5. Spirit in the SkyNorman Greenbaum
4. We Didn’t Start The Fire - Billy Joel
3. Evie (Part 1,2 & 3)Stevie Wright
2. Bow River (live) - Cold Chisel
1. Bohemian RhapsodyQueen
These songs can change weekly!
You obviously enjoy your job, do you have any retirement plans or is it a case of one broadcast at a time?
Like all radio positions it is one day at a time. Talking to yourself in a studio is not physically demanding so whilst my mind still works, so will I.
q Lake Cathie Hastings Branch members.
Dave ‘Scoop’ LAZARUS
q John O’Callaghan has spent more than 50 years on the airwaves.
q Port Macquarie Branch members with the Savage Trophy for Attendance for Branch over 30 members.
Yellowfin tuna make a splash
By Kate SHELTON
AS we head into the final month of spring the weather has been inconsistent, with the wind frequently swinging from north to south daily.
This unpredictable pattern can make offshore trips tricky, but we should start seeing more consistent weather as we move into summer.
The Hastings River continues to be a major draw, not just for fin-fish, but also for crustaceans.
Anglers are reporting that the mud crabs are becoming more and more active.
Setting pots further
upstream towards Wauchope and Telegraph Point in the deeper channels is worth the effort. Flathead and whiting are dominating the catch throughout the system, offering a mix of quality keepers and smaller juveniles.
For those tackling a bigger catch, mulloway are making appearances, particularly in the deeper sections around the tide change.
Offshore, the scene has been promising, despite the changeable winds.
Snapper have been cooperative in the waters near the Port Macquarie Lighthouse, with solid fish up
to five kilograms taking both bait and plastic lures.
Venturing further offshore, anglers are encountering exhilarating pelagic fish, including yellowfin tuna, striped marlin and mahi mahi.
Heading south, the rock platforms at Crowdy and Perpendicular Point are providing excellent action, with large tailor being a highlight of the catches.
Mulloway are active around most headlands, but Dunbogan has been a particularly successful area for soft plastic enthusiasts.
Offshore, reports indicate good catches of teraglin and
snapper.
Last weekend, a few locals managed to secure some impressive hauls of kingfish, cod, and bass further offshore.
Lake Cathie remains a firm favourite, especially when the north-easterly winds prevail.
Anglers are consistently rewarded with good numbers of whiting, and the presence of some impressive flathead is a bonus.
Further north, the Macleay River is a hive of activity. Anglers are successfully reeling in solid numbers of flathead, bream, and even the occasional kingfish near the river mouth. Beach fishing around Hat Head has been productive for bream, dart, and flathead.
Cancer Trust donates a whopping $113k
By Sis HIGGINS
THE Hastings Cancer Trust’s 2025 fundraising year will end on Thursday 13 November, with a celebration at Port City Bowling Club.
The event will recognise
the volunteers, donors and grant recipients who continue to improve local cancer care across the Hastings, Camden Haven and Macleay regions.
Since its inception in 2005, the Trust has distributed around $2.5 million to local
health services.
This year, it awarded $113,000 in grants to 11 projects supporting patients and cancer care providers.
“Operated entirely by volunteers and without premises, every cent donated goes to support our community,” said Dr Stephen Begbie, Medical Oncologist and HTC Chairman.
Recipients included Hastings Home Hospice, which received $17,000 for equipment; the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute, which received $30,000 toward an Emsella Device; $12,000 for a free exercise program for patients; and Linked Community Services received $12,500 to help transport
patients to appointments.
Additionally, the Cancer Patients Foundation was awarded $10,000 for the “Look Good Feel Better” program.
Other grants supported palliative care services and allied health projects across the region.
This year’s fundraising came from three major events; “High Tea & Fashion” at Port City Bowling Club ($6500); the Gala Dinner at Sails Resort ($65,000) and the annual golf day at Emerald Downs ($15,000).
Local businesses, clubs and residents also hosted their own fundraisers, donating proceeds to the Trust.
Postie Dash raising $400K for kids
By Sis HIGGINS
NEARLY 100 riders set off on Sunday 2 November for the 12th annual Variety Postie Bike Dash.
The six-day charity ride aims to raise $400,000 to help regional children who are sick, disadvantaged or living with a disability.
The riders started from
Nabiac Public School and will travel through some of regional NSW’s most scenic towns before returning to the finish line at the Nabiac Motorcycle Museum on Friday 7 November.
Mounted on their Honda CT110, CT110X and NBC110 postie bikes, participants take on the challenge not just for the adventure, but to
change young lives along the way.
More than $24,000 in community grants will be distributed to rural schools and community groups during the ride.
The funding will provide essential items such as inclusive playground equipment, musical instruments and sports kits.
Tony Warner, the NSW/ ACT CEO of Variety – the Children’s Charity, said the event is about far more than the ride itself.
“The Postie Bike Dash is a journey of connection and generosity.
“It brings together people who share our vision – to help all kids reach their full potential, no matter their
background or ability.
“The riders’ camaraderie and commitment to their incredible fundraising efforts are what make this event such a success year after year.”
Funds raised will support 750 therapy sessions, 8700
“Just Like You” workshops, and 14 titanium framed wheelchairs built for rugged
regional conditions. The 2025 route includes Wingham, North Haven, Kempsey, Coffs Harbour, Dorrigo, Nambucca Heads, Bowraville, Smithtown, Port Macquarie and Lake Cathie. Sponsored by Tamex Transport and Australia Post, the Postie Bike Dash is said to continue to grow as one of Variety’s most loved events.
q Yellowfin on the chew! Riley Baker and skipper Blair Carroll had an awesome day out off Port Macquarie last Friday.
q Dr Baerin Houghton explains how the EBUS diagnostic equipment works. Photo: supplied.
q Mary Trotter, Wauchope Palliative Care Unit, accepts the grant certificate from Brendon and Kate Roods at the 2024 awards. Photo: supplied.
q Posties set off from the starting line at Nabiac. Photo: supplied.
q Nabiac Public School gets the first cheque of the ride. Photo: supplied.
Honouring decades of compassion
By Sis HIGGINS
CURRENT and past members of Hastings Home Hospice (HHH) gathered for a special afternoon tea on Thursday 30 October at the Lions Club in Port Macquarie.
The event was an opportunity for the newly elected committee to express gratitude to the dedicated members and volunteers who remain “the heart and soul of HHH.”
President Dr Catherine Settle said the organisation’s success is entirely due to its supporters.
“Our remarkable members, volunteers and donors are extraordinarily generous, and invaluable to the role we play in supporting
people receiving palliative care in our region,” Dr Settle said.
Among those honoured were members who have volunteered for more than 20 and 30 years, including founding member Marita Crighton, who was awarded an Order of Australia this year for 35 years of service to the Port Macquarie region through HHH.
Dr Settle said the annual afternoon tea is a heartfelt tradition.
“We can only provide the support we do because of our donors and volunteers,” she said.
“This event allows us to demonstrate our respect and gratitude to them.
“They are all such kind,
generous, and thoughtful people, whom we are indeed fortunate to have in our community.”
HHH provides assistance to those with life limiting illness, to maintain their quality of life - enabling them to stay in their own home, supported by family.
The community’s needs are met by providing vital medical resources that are otherwise inaccessible.
“HHH works closely with the wonderful palliative care service providers in the Hastings Community Palliative Care team and the Wauchope District Memorial Hospital.
“The fundraising we achieve helps to provide those with a life-limiting
condition to maintain their quality of life, dignity, safety and independence.
“It also… provides access to things such as much needed equipment and
medication, which may not be affordable for them.”
HHH was formed in 1989 as a community-based support group dedicated to assisting people with life-
limiting illnesses.
To volunteer or learn more about the service, contact Dr Catherine Settle via email at catsettle@gmail. com.
Inaugural festival set to light up Phillips Lane
PHILLIPS Lane will burst into life on Saturday, 8 November as Port Macquarie hosts the first-ever Hideaway Festival.
Taking place from 2pm to 8pm, the festival will transform Phillips Lane and Hay Street into a lively hub of creativity, featuring live music, street art, food stalls and local craft brewers.
Funded through Transport for NSW’s Open Streets Program and delivered in partnership with headspace Port Macquarie, the event is designed to showcase local talent and bring people together in one of the CBD’s hidden laneways.
“The Hideaway Festival is all about rediscovering our laneways as shared spaces where art, music and culture come together,” Mayor Adam Roberts said.
The festival boasts a strong line-up including Adam Newling, Lazy Ghost, Nana Klumpp and Charlie O’Derry, fresh from his appearance on The Voice (Channel 7).
Mayor Roberts said the delivery of the Hideaway Festival through the Open Streets Program supports Council’s commitment to activating public spaces and strengthening the local
economy.
“By partnering with Transport for NSW, headspace Port Macquarie, Flower Hotels and local businesses, we’re not only activating a laneway - we’re supporting local industries and giving our community another reason to come together,” Mayor Roberts said. The Hideaway Festival is a free, all-ages event, proudly delivered by Port Macquarie Hastings Council in collaboration with local musicians, food vendors and businesses in the Phillips Lane and Hay Street precinct.
Nationals ditch net zero as Liberals ponder policy
By Zac DE SILVA and Poppy JOHNSTON, AAP
THE Nationals have set up a possible showdown with their political ally the Liberals after unanimously agreeing to scrap their commitment to net zero emissions by 2050.
The regional party argues Australia is doing more than its fair share to reduce carbon pollution, and emissions reductions should instead be tied to an average of similar countries within the OECD.
Leader David Littleproud said his party wasn't walking away from curbing greenhouse gas emissions or denying the existence of climate change.
"What we're saying is there's a better, cheaper, fairer way to address it," he told reporters in Canberra on Sunday.
The practical effect of the policy move would be to roughly halve Australia's annual emissions reductions.
MPs were briefed on a report from the Page Research Centre which makes dozens of recommendations, including allowing government subsidies for
coal power stations and repealing Australia's Climate Change Act.
Mr Littleproud said not all of the policy suggestions had been adopted and his colleagues had more work to do.
On Saturday, Nationals members attending the party's federal council voted to ditch net zero by 2050 from their official platform.
The move could leave Mr Littleproud at odds with his colleagues in the Liberal party, who are still reviewing their climate and energy policies in the wake of their election defeat.
Asked what would happen if the Liberals kept their commitment to net zero, Mr Littleproud said there were still a number of steps to play out.
"We're always keeping our door open but I'm respecting the sovereignty of the Liberal Party as they have respected ours," Mr Littleproud told reporters.
Opposition environment spokeswoman Angie Bell said the Liberals had their own policy processes and wouldn't be beholden to the
Nationals.
The regional party's decision to walk away from formal emissions targets is likely to anger some moderate Liberals who want to remain committed to net zero by 2050.
Asked if the decision to ditch the climate goal could cost the coalition votes in inner-city seats, Mr Littleproud said the move would appeal to all voters
because it would reduce energy bills.
"Much of those values and principles of regional Australians are the same as those that live in the leafy suburbs of Sydney and Melbourne, it's just that we don't have as much money in our wallet," he said.
Labor has criticised the move, saying any delay in reaching net zero would impose additional costs on
the economy.
Speaking before the Nationals announced their final policy, Environment Minister Murray Watt said the issue was a test for the Liberal party.
"The idea that you would hand over climate and energy policy to the likes of Matt Canavan and the ghost of Barnaby Joyce is like handing Dracula the keys to the blood bank," he told the ABC's
Insiders program.
Under the Paris Agreement, signed a decade ago, Australia and other member states must increase their emissions reduction targets every five years and cannot water them down.
The Labor government is committed to net zero by 2050 and is chasing an interim target of 62 percent to 70 percent emissions cuts by 2035.
q Ruth Durant, Mayor Adam Roberts, President Dr Caterine Settle, Susanne Pritchard and Dan Abei. Photo: supplied.
q The colourful local laneway will come to life on Saturday.
q The Nationals make their net zero announcement at Parliament House. Photo: supplied.
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By Julie FRAZER
RESULTS for 30/10/25
The final of the Major Singles was played at Wauchope Country Club and the winner was Ita Walker and runner up was Wendy Kennedy the score was 25/21 in a very close game. Well played both players . The results of the day were , fan of cards Joan
Copp,Kylie Hackney , Elaine Taylor and Kathy Sweeney . Lucky losers were Enid Brooker , Jenny Wooster and Lill Allen . Jackpot number was 36 Ann Norberry . Raffle winners were Kylie Hackney , Joan Copp , Glenda Elford and Elaine Taylor. Results for Saturday
1/11/25 Winners lowest margin Faye Paine and Sue Peterson Losers with lowest margin
Marie Winter and Julie Fraser
Jackpot No 52 Margaret Wallace Raffle winners were Julie Fraser, Deb Chapman , Marie Winter and Ida Muusers .
Elite ocean racing
(Swansea Belmont) and Naomi Scott (Northcliffe).
SLSC offered support to the event throughout.
an emphatic victory ahead of Finn Askew (Surfers Paradise) and Jackson Borg (Newport) in a tightly contested finish that had the crowd roaring.
Callaghan’s win solidifies his reputation as one of the rising stars of the series.
The Open Ironwoman final saw Hannah Sculley (Northcliffe) at her brilliant best, mastering the tricky shore break to claim gold ahead of Kaitlin Rees
Northcliffe continued their dominance across multiple disciplines, with Riley Fitzsimmons taking out the Open Men’s Ski, and Lana Rogers doing the double in both the Open Women’s Swim and Board races.
The Race One World Youth Championships followed on Sunday, with the world’s next generation of surf sport talent taking centre stage.
The Wauchope Bonny Hills
"All weekend long, the club was the centre of the event, with surf club volunteers from our club and others assisting with running it in every possible way - from first aid to water safety, canteen and BBQ, as well as general event support and working behind the bar,” said the club’s Anna Murrell.
“The club was also the lucky recipient of a Race Mal board donated by Race 1 Surfcraft.”
FOR Port Macquarie News Of The Area
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From
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Emerald Downs Golf Club
By Glenn HOLT
FRIDAY Afternoon Golfers on 31/10/2025.
Number of players - 18
Weather - fine and pleasant 24 degrees. Golf played on the back nine holes.
Nearest the Pins: 11th Mick Hourigan ( eagle - 2 shots - great effort!)
15th Peter Slater
Overall results= 6th -Steve Vickers - net 37 5th -Mick Hourigan - net 37 4th- Peter Slater - net 37
3rd- Nigel Seller - net 36
2nd -Dennis Mcgrath - net 35 WINNER - Tony Owen - net
35( won on count back) Congratulations to all our winners!!!!!
Wauchope Monday Mixed Bowls
By Beth GABRIEL
3rd NOVEMBER 2025
The races came to the bowling green on Monday afternoon. Players attempted to get in the racing mood. Winners of best costumes were Marie Winter with genuine jockey pants and Rose Benjamin who turned up in the Prosser stable silks. The astute judges for the event were Jimmy and Tony who made an appropriate
impromptu speech.
On the green it was a good look with all the colours. Winners at bowls were Maria Middleton and Betty Ezzy with James Hayward on rink 9. Rink 13 was the lucky rink with Runners Up Fred DeWard, Gina Wiseman and Ian Gabriel with their opposition Fred as a swinger, Beth Gabriel and Todd Watling as Lucky Losers. They were very fortunate as both teams
oscillated during the match and were level thrice before being in the lead on the last end where they cleaned up with a seven!
Like a record, the Jackpot went back to rink 9 but unfortunately they were one off - but a miss is as good as a mile!, so it continues to increase each week.
Todd Watling would have to had Armaguard to go home as he also won 3 raffle prizes, Rose and Ray Benjamin won another two
and one of the selectors for the day, Fay took out the last raffle prize.
Don’t forget we now play in the evenings and it is so pleasant as the sun goes down and the breeze comes up the river into town.
Our next special event will be Christmas evening on Monday 15th December and if you intend to be present take a look at a menu in the sign on room.
OPINION & LETTERS
Thanks for your leadership Lauren
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE October 2025 Council meeting officially concluded the first 12 months of the current term of office for Port Macquarie-Hastings Councillors.
At the meeting a new Deputy Mayor was selected to take over from Lauren Edwards, who had completed her 12-month appointment to the role.
I would like to pause for a moment to reflect on the achievements of the outgoing Deputy Mayor, who was first elected to Council in December 2021.
Lauren has well and truly proven to be an extremely diligent and hardworking Councillor.
Over the course of her 12-month tenure as Deputy Mayor she has shown insightful leadership and introduced numerous and varied items to the Council agenda.
These have ranged from seeking meetings with Federal and State Ministers, to the drafting
of a budget development policy protection and calling for actions to greater protect and enhance local koala habitat and corridors.
In the last 12 months Lauren has also proposed many amendments to many staff recommendations with the aim of improving reporting, accountability and equitable access including ensuring the reinstatement of the concessional admission fees for the Port Macquarie, Kendall, Laurieton and Wauchope public swimming pools.
As a Greens Councillor, expectations might have been that she would focus only on issues affecting the environment but, along with great attention to matters of environmental concern, Lauren has also taken a keen interest in advocating for the homeless, affordable housing, better transport outcomes, fiscal responsibility and transparent decision making.
Learning from the
community about their concerns has been important to Lauren, and she has responded to community on issues such as a request that Council received for the drafting of a Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Policy, and community dissatisfaction with the NSW State Government’s lack of local community consultation over its plan to build a preschool within the Tacking Point Public School grounds.
One only needs to look at the minutes of Council meetings to see how much Lauren has contributed effectively to leading and participating in the deliberations and actions of Council during her time as Deputy Mayor.
I have no doubt that she will continue to be one of our community’s strongest and hardest working advocates throughout the remaining three years of this term.
On theCouch
DEAR Jasminda, LAST night (when I was sound asleep) my husband woke me about the mosquitoes in the room. He then searched (unsuccessfully) for the flyspray before trying other tactics.
By the time he'd killed them, I was wide awake and stayed that way.
What do I do to avoid this in the future, Katie C.
Dear Katie,
There are few things more annoying than the high-pitched buzz of a mosquito hovering around your head as you wildly slap the air.
One thing that's up there in the annoying stakes, though, is a husband waking you from your blissful dreams shouting “the mozzies are attacking me”. Hearing about any form
of attack is an unpleasant way to be roused from your sleep, but when someone can't find the flyspray, the annoyance reaches new heights.
I can picture you, Katie, bleary-eyed, trying to get your head around whether there was an intruder in the house, only to be met with the vision and sound of your husband leaping around the bed in his undies and tossing pillows, including the one he's ripped from under your head.
I can also see him as he progresses to the “they must be behind the bedhead” stage of the bombardment, armed now with the local library's copy of Han Kang's The Vegetarian, shaking the timber frame ready to swat the enemy.
By this stage, you will be fully awake, taking in the blood smears on your Hog Bristle QuarterStrength walls and making a mental note to update your shopping list (and possibly your will).
Remarkably, despite hubby's energetic leaps, bounds, pillow tosses and
book slaps, your bedroom now resembling a circuit class in a homeware shop, he will somehow manage to be asleep within 60 seconds of conquering all in this latest (but by no means last) mozzie-man warfare experience.
You, however, will not sleep for the next two hours.
Instead you will catastrophise about current world events including magnitude 6.3 earthquakes, microplastics found in urinary tracts, the first home buyer scheme's impact on property prices, and other 3am issues, all to the tune of Fleetwood Mac's Silver Springs, which is firmly lodged in your brain and refuses to budge.
And this is the stage, Katie, that you need to look across at your husband's peaceful face, and yell, “Wake up. Wake up. There's a mosquito on your nose. I'll whack it with the Palermo Olive Linen cushion your mother gave us last Christmas. Hold still, my love.”
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Can’t trust the Nationals on energy policy
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE Nationals have rejected ‘Net Zero’, the policy they signed up to when Barnaby Joyce was their leader.
Net Zero has become a totemic symbol, a twoword slogan the Nationals hate. But Net Zero is much more than a slogan – it’s an ambitious investment, energy, jobs, industry and environment package.
Net Zero is not primarily about reducing Australia’s emissions.
It’s mostly about transitioning an ageing energy system to renewable energy from hydro, solar and wind.
charge. Who in their right minds would not support that?
The cost of building solar and wind farms is borne by the private sector and linking them with new transmission lines is a public sector cost.
It cost a lot to build an energy system on coal, oil and gas, paid for out of our taxes.
Having a clear Net Zero by 2050 policy is giving business the signal it needs to invest.
The last time the Nationals were in government Australia lost 5GW of power generation and only one gigawatt (GW) was built.
right now and power prices will come down faster than any Coalition plan to delay the transition we must have.
We simply cannot trust the National party with our energy needs, or the existential need to keep us safe from increasing extreme weather disasters made worse by humaninduced climate change.
Just walking away from Net Zero is not a solution to high electricity prices. Unless they can explain how they will create 60GW of new generation by 2050, Net Zero will become ‘Nat Zero’!
Macquarie.
Regards, Les MITCHELL, Port
The fuel for these methods of generating electricity comes free of
The current Net Zero energy plan is building 40GW of power generation
Regards, Harry CREAMER, Port Macquarie.
The Nationals have given up – but we don’t have to
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE recent decision by the National Party to abandon its commitment to net zero by 2050 has left many in regional Australia questioning what this means for our future.
Net zero simply means balancing the greenhouse
gases we produce with those we remove from the atmosphere, ensuring the world we pass on to our kids is liveable and secure.
Here in Cowper, we have already seen what inaction looks like.
Fires, floods and coastal erosion are becoming more frequent and severe.
These repeated disasters are putting direct pressure on families, our physical and mental health, local businesses and our sense of security.
It is hard to ignore that the Nationals’ new stance on energy comes backed by their affiliated Page Research Centre, supported
by corporate donors who stand to gain from delaying meaningful climate action.
Not the families, farmers and small business owners who live with its consequences. Cowper can lead a better conversation.
We can focus on solutions that build climate resilience, protect
livelihoods and prepare us for the challenges ahead. Climate action done well is a community effort with responsibility, collaboration and hope.
So, when the Nationals say their plan is ‘cheaper, better and fairer’, we should ask: cheaper for whom? Better for which
communities? Fairer how? They may have given up on net zero, but we shouldn’t give up on our future.
This is our region and our environment, and it is worth working together to protect it.
Regards, Jake LITTLE, Port Macquarie.
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For reigning A-League Men champions Melbourne City and premiers Auckland FC, the first three rounds of this season have almost been a warm-up for Saturday’s dynamite derbies. Each faces their fiercest rivals (Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix respectively) in an unmissable double-header. Auckland managed to top the table in their first season, coming out ahead of their neighbours in all three of their matches. While the Kiwi rivalry is just getting started, the Melbourne clash has a long and storied history. The action is live from Sky Stadium at 5pm (AEDT), before the 50th Melbourne Derby kicks off at AAMI Park from 7.35pm (AEDT). Andy Harper (right) provides expert commentary.
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6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. Nine artists compete to create celebrity portraits.
8.50 The Forsytes. (Premiere, PG) Looks at the lives of a wealthy late Victorian family.
9.45 MOVIE: Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, Mals, R) Guy Pearce. 11.25 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
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10.00 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav)
11.00 S.W.A.T. (Mav)
12.00 Girlfriends’ Guide To Divorce. (MA15+s)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Golden Bachelor. (PGa) 9.00 To Be Advised. 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 The Equalizer. (Mav) 11.20 Transplant. (MA15+am, R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Hello SA. (PG)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club. (PGls, R) 8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (M) Karl and the team investigate a bear attack. 9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Mandy Ahmadi. (Mav, R)
10.30 Grosse Pointe Garden Society. (Masv)
11.30 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGa)
12.00 MOVIE: Secrets Of A Marine’s Wife. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Knee High Spies. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Hey Duggee. 6.45 Supertato. 6.55 Rocket Club. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.30 BTN Newsbreak. 8.35 To Be Advised. 9.20 Teen Titans Go! 9.45 We Bare Bears. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Late Programs.
6am Whisky
Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.40 The Movie Show. 8.15 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 10.20 Ali And Ava. (2021, M) 12.05pm The Road Dance. (2021, M) 2.15 The Personal History Of David Copperfield. (2019, PG) 4.25 RBG. (2018, PG) 6.15 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 8.30 Tigerland. (2000, MA15+) 10.25 Infinite Summer. (2024, PG) Midnight Late Programs.
THURSDAY, November 13
Aust. (PG, R) 2.55 QI. (PG, R) 3.25 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.55 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 RFDS. (Mad) A mediation attempt takes a turn for the worse.
9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Mel Doyle and Shane Crawford are joined by Dr Ahmed Kazmi where no topic is off limits.
10.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav) The team responds to a crisis at a community centre.
11.30 The Amazing Race. (PG) Hosted by Phil Keoghan.
1.00 Life. (Malsv, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Budget Battlers. (PGl)
8.40 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Madv) 9.40 Parole. 11.00 9News Late.
Resident Alien. (MA15+a) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.15 Innovation Nation. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
8.25 From That Small Island: The Irish Story: New Worlds – The First Irish Diaspora. (PG)
9.25 Blue Lights.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Ridley Road. (Premiere, Mav)
1.15 Exterior Night. (MA15+v, R)
4.25 Home Of The Year: Scotland. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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9.25 MOVIE: Empire Of The Sun. (1987, PG) 12.10am We Need To Talk About Cosby. 1.15 WWE Legends. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Mastermind Aust. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 The Late Session. 2.30 Bamay. 2.55 Insight. 3.55 News. 4.00 WorldWatch. 6.00 Our Medicine. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (Return) 10.10 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 11.00 Kabul. 1am Homicide. 1.55 Conversations. 2.30 Somewhere Boy. 3.00 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am RBG. Continued. (2018, PG) 7.10 The Movie Show. 7.45 The Caine Mutiny. (1954, PG) 10.00 The Lighthorsemen. (1987, M) 12.10pm The Sitting Duck. (2022, M, Hungarian) 2.25 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 4.30 Above Us The Waves. (1955, PG)
6.20 The Battle Of The River Plate. (1956, PG) 8.30 Heartbreak Ridge. (1986, M) 10.55 The Eagle Has Landed. (1976, M) 1.20am Late Programs.
6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.
8.30 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG, R) A show of military precision, entertainment, massed pipes and drum performances from Scotland. 10.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) Explores life behind bars. 11.30 Gatecrashers. 12.30 Life. (Malsv, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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