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Local young voices shine with Opera Australia By Pauline CAIN FIFTEEN talented young singers from the Port Macquarie region had an unforgettable moment in the spotlight when they performed alongside Opera Australia's cast in ‘Don Giovanni’ at the Glasshouse on Saturday 8 August. The Children's Chorus has become a muchloved part of Opera Australia's regional touring productions, connecting local communities with world-class performing arts while giving young people the chance to be part of a professional production. Selected from local auditions earlier this year, the 2026 Opera Australia Children's Chorus showcased performers

q Stephanie Arnold, Opera Australia Chorus Master, leading the children in rehearsal the day prior to the performance. Photo: Supplied.

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Huge applause for young Port Macquarie singers FROM Page 1

aged 9 to 14 under the guidance of Children's Chorus Master, Annalie McRae. Based at St Columba Anglican School, Ms McRae is a dedicated and passionate music educator who has more than two decades of experience. “Preparing the children for a production of this magnitude is challenging, but deeply fulfilling,” said Ms McRae. “Together, we tackled singing in Italian, mastering complex harmonies, and immersing ourselves in classical music, a genre many of these young singers had never experienced before. “Seeing their confidence grow in such a short timeframe reinforces just how powerful music education is for childhood development.” On Saturday, the chorus singers rehearsed on stage with the full cast and orchestra before taking their place in Opera Australia's powerful production. “The moment the children first heard the opera singers on stage, their faces lit up with

pure wonder and excitement,” continued Ms McRae. “Having the singers come backstage to chat and answer the children's questions turned a professional environment into a warm, inspiring mentorship.”

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Audiences attending ‘Don Giovanni’ on Saturday night were treated to one of opera's greatest masterpieces, but they reserved the biggest applause for the local young performers as they made their Opera Australia debuts.

The children’s chorus for ‘Don Giovanni’ backstage at The Glasshouse.

Ocean Pool opposition gathers momentum By Rachael THORPE SINCE the 1970s a dedicated group of locals have been lobbying for an ocean pool at Port Macquarie, with an official Ocean Pool Committee forming in 2016. Recently a major hurdle was cleared after the pool reached strategic merit approval to advance through the NSW statutory planning. However, there is a growing and vocal group of residents that oppose the project who have united under the banner of Protecting Oxley Beach - say NO to the Ocean Pool. The group is actively campaigning to collect signatures on a petition to prevent the pool project moving forward in this location, and they have received significant support

from Port Macquarie Hastings Councillor Nik Lipovac. “There's no funding for the Ocean Pool, just empty promises for vote-catching purposes,” Cr Lipovac said. “Port Macquarie Hastings Council staff want nothing to do with it, and the vast majority of the community wants Council to focus on its list of long-standing recreational facility priorities that require substantial State and Federal government funding and support. “Councillors who allowed the Ocean/Tidal Pool to progress to this stage were, in my opinion, irresponsible, and were swayed by the noisy minority.” Objections by the group pertain predominantly to the selected site rather than

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the overall concept. They argue that Oxley Beach is not an appropriate choice due to conservation concerns, lack of consultation with Traditional landowners, and insufficient consideration given to amenities and accessibility. “Protect Oxley Beach supports better swimming facilities for our community,” said group spokesperson Eva Spannari. “We're not opposed to a tidal pool—we just don't believe Oxley Beach is the right place. “The site has well-documented environmental, cultural and planning issues, is exposed to coastal hazards, has limited parking and no existing amenities, and presents real accessibility challenges for those who would most benefit from the pool. “Oxley Beach requires a heavily engineered pumped pool (non-tidal), with significant ongoing maintenance costs to ratepayers. “It’s worth properly considering other coastal and river locations that could deliver a more accessible, affordable and sustainable outcome for everyone before making a decision that will shape our coastline for generations.” Cost estimates on construction of the pool range from $13 million to $20 million, with no committed funding to date. Should the pool reach construction stage it would be the first ocean pool constructed in Australia in more than 50 years.

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Extra eyes in the sky proposed for Mid North Coast police MEMBER for Oxley Michael Kemp has launched a new community petition calling on the NSW Government to expand its PolAir-Remote Drone program and bring remotely operated police drones to the Mid North Coast. Mr Kemp says the technology could give local police another tool to respond to crime across a large and often difficult-toaccess area. The call comes after a NSW Police drone trial in Moree, which Mr Kemp says helped reduce crime by around 50 per cent and assisted police with more than 100 arrests, the recovery of 70 stolen vehicles and the location of

six missing people. The figures have been cited as evidence that drones could have a practical role in regional policing. Mr Kemp believes that, for Mid North Coast residents, the proposal could be particularly relevant given the size and spread of communities across the region, where police can be required to respond to incidents over considerable distances and through difficult terrain. Mr Kemp said remotely operated drones could help officers track alleged offenders, locate people and gather information before police enter potentially dangerous situations. “This technology can

AN eight-metre humpback whale was disentangled from rope and floats off Port Plomer last weekend in a successful multi-agency response. “Volunteers and a rescue

vessel from Marine Rescue Port Macquarie played an important role in this operation,” said Marine Rescue NSW Inspector John Murray. “To see the whale

give police an extra set of eyes in the sky when they need it most,” he said. He also pointed to 2025 BOCSAR statistics, which he said showed Kempsey Shire ranked second in NSW for motor vehicle theft and third for break-and-enter dwelling offences. Those figures highlight the concerns about property crime in parts of the region, although the petition is ultimately seeking a broader policing capability rather than targeting one particular type of offence. Mr Kemp said drones could also reduce the need for police to become involved in dangerous pursuits. “Every time we can reduce the need for a dangerous pursuit, or give police more information before they enter a property,

we are making policing safer for everyone,” he said. The petition is intended to demonstrate community support for the proposal and encourage the NSW Government to consider the Mid North Coast for the next expansion of the program. “We cannot simply accept these crime rates as the status quo,” Mr Kemp said. The community petition is now open for residents who want to support the call for police drones in the region.

successfully freed was extremely rewarding to all involved.” The operation began on the morning of Saturday 8 August after ORCCA received reports of a humpback whale off Crescent Head swimming south with rope and floats trailing behind it. Volunteers from ORRCA sighted the whale from shore while a fishing boat assisted

responders by maintaining visual contact with the whale. Marine Rescue NSW launched a vessel from Port Macquarie, carrying National Parks and Wildlife Services’ (NPWS) Large Whale Disentanglement Team (LWDT) personnel and an NPWS rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to the whale’s location. The team deployed their boat from the vessel and

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

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carefully approached the whale. They were able to remove the rope and attached floats entangled around the whale’s tail, flukes and back, allowing the animal to continue its journey. All recovered rope and floats were retrieved from the water and brought ashore for examination and disposal. “This successful disentanglement was a fantastic example of multiple organisations working together seamlessly to achieve the best possible outcome for the whale,” said NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Incident Controller Andrew Pitzen. This was the second successful whale disentanglement off the NSW north coast on Saturday, with NPWS and ORRCA also assisting Sea World in a

rescue operation near Byron Bay. “It’s been a really challenging year for entanglements, so this is a fantastic outcome,” said ORRCA President Ashley Ryan. “We’re seeing a growing number of humpback whales along the coast, and unfortunately that means we’re also seeing more entanglements year on year.” These positive outcomes highlight the value of rapid reporting by members of the public, providing responders with the best opportunity to assess the situation and intervene where safe and appropriate. If you see an entangled whale, please report its location, direction and speed to NPWS on 1300 072 757 or the ORRCA Rescue Hotline on 02 9415 3333.

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Sharing knowledge for healthy Country By Sis HIGGINS

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Participants at the Visions for Healthy Country forum. Photo: Supplied.

ABORIGINAL organisations from across the North Coast gathered at Yarrawarra Aboriginal Cultural Centre to share knowledge, celebrate progress and strengthen partnerships through the Visions for Healthy Country project. The forum brought together Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Traditional Owner groups, industry representatives and project partners to discuss Aboriginalled land management and environmental stewardship. Funded by the Australian Government's Natural Heritage Trust, the Visions for Healthy Country project is delivered by

North Coast Local Land Services as part of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel. North Coast Local Land Services Senior Land Services Officer Andy Vinter said the gathering demonstrated the strength of Aboriginal-led approaches to caring for Country. "The forum provided a valuable opportunity for Aboriginal organisations to share knowledge, learn from one another and strengthen partnerships that support healthy Country outcomes across the North Coast," Mr Vinter said. "It was particularly encouraging to see the strong interest in cultural fire management and the willingness of organisations and partners to work together to support greater implementation of these practices on Country." The event marked the halfway point of the project and gave participants the opportunity to review achievements, exchange ideas and identify priorities for the next phase of delivery. Representatives shared updates on a wide range of on-Country activities, including weed management, cultural fire management, threatened species conservation, training initiatives and community engagement programs. Cultural fire management was a key focus of the discussions, with participants recognising both its cultural significance and the practical challenges involved in expanding the practice across project sites. The forum also explored ways Aboriginal organisations and industry partners can continue working together to build skills, strengthen capacity and improve environmental outcomes across the region. The Visions for Healthy Country project supports Aboriginal organisations to deliver practical on-Country activities that improve environmental outcomes while strengthening cultural knowledge, skills and community connections. The forum reinforced the importance of collaboration to ensure a healthy Country for future generations while supporting Aboriginal leadership in land management across the North Coast.

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Highway corridor into Port Macquarie. The project will be delivered in stages, with upgrades planned between the Wrights Road and Lake Road roundabouts to improve

traffic flow, increase safety and support the region's continued growth. One of the biggest changes will see eastbound traffic increase from two lanes to six approaching the Lake Road intersection. Member for Port

q Robert Dwyer, Member for Port Macquarie, celebrates news of the Wrights Road roundabout upgrade. Photo: Supplied.

Macquarie Robert Dwyer said the release of the plans was a major milestone after years of community calls for action. "This is exactly what our community has been asking for and now we are delivering," Mr Dwyer said. "We have listened to local

residents, advocated for this project and worked to make sure Port Macquarie gets the infrastructure it needs to keep growing." Mr Dwyer said the additional lanes and major improvements between the Wrights Road and Lake Road roundabouts would make a real difference for motorists. He said the upgrade would also improve access to Port Macquarie Base Hospital and the Education Precinct. "This is not just about easing congestion today, it's about building the infrastructure we need for tomorrow," he said. "The upgrade will improve safety, reduce congestion, support future growth and provide greater

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travel choices." The first stage will focus on the Pacific Highway and Oxley Highway interchange towards Wauchope, one of the region's busiest traffic bottlenecks, carrying about 30,000 vehicles each day. Minister for Roads Jenny Aitchison said delivering the project in stages would allow the highest priority improvements to begin sooner. "I'm pleased we can now roll out this staged approach, so locals reap the benefits sooner and know what's ahead," Ms Aitchison said. Backed by a $20 million NSW Government investment, Stage 1A will add extra lanes between the interchange and Billabong

Drive, extend the northbound off-ramp, install new traffic signals and improve street lighting. Detailed design is underway and community feedback is helping shape the final plans. Early works, including utility relocations, are expected to begin in 2027 before construction starts. Planning is also continuing for future upgrades to Wrights Road, Lake Road and local road connections to Port Macquarie Base Hospital and the Health and Education Precinct. Longer-term improvements at the John Oxley Drive, Carlie Jane Drive and Widderson Street intersections are also on the cards.

The staged plans for Port Macquarie’s Oxley Highway upgrade. Photo: Supplied.

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Pathfinders earns national honour By Sis HIGGINS

PATHFINDERS’ Support Your Path (SYP) program has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading regional disability service providers after winning a national Enablement Award for the second consecutive year. The team received the 2026 Enablement Award for Most Outstanding Regional Not-for-Profit Providing NDIS Services for Children, Youth and Families in Australia at the Enablement Awards ceremony in Sydney on 24 July. The annual awards recognise excellence, innovation and achievement across the disability care sector in Australasia, celebrating organisations that improve outcomes and experiences for people living with disability. Pathfinders Chief Executive Officer Alan Brennan said the back-to-back national recognition reflected the dedication of the Support Your Path team. “Winning this national award for the second consecutive year is a wonderful acknowledgement of the dedication, compassion and professionalism of our Support Your Path team,” Mr Brennan said.

“Our staff work closely with participants, families and carers to provide personalised supports that reflect each person’s individual goals, choices and circumstances. “This recognition belongs to the entire team, as well as the participants and families who place their trust in Pathfinders and allow us to be part of their journey.” Support Your Path provides NDIS-funded disability services to around 200 participants across regional and rural New South Wales, including communities on the Mid North Coast and in the New England North West. The program delivers support coordination, in-home and community supports, community participation, home and living supports and therapeutic services in Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour, Taree, Armidale, Tamworth, Inverell and Glen Innes. Pathfinders participant Kieran Smith said the award was well deserved. “Pathfinders are the best support company in the whole entire Coffs Harbour region,” he said. “SYP [has] good staff who are really encouraging and sometimes hilarious. “I think they definitely deserved this award,” Mr Smith said.

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The award-winning team at Pathfinders Support Your Path. Photo: Supplied.

Mr Brennan said the organisation's approach focused on building independence rather than relying on traditional service models. “What set Pathfinders and Support Your Path apart was our focus on looking beyond traditional models of disability support,” he said. “Our approach combines individualised NDIS support with a strong focus on choice, independence, relationships, community connection and

long-term capacity building. “Our housing and support model is designed around the individual rather than simply fitting people into an existing service model.” Mr Brennan said quality support was about creating opportunities for participants to achieve their own goals. “We also recognise that good support is not just about delivering hours of service,” he said. “It is about helping people build confidence, develop

practical skills, participate in their community and have greater control over where they live, who supports them and what their future looks like.” He said seeing participants succeed was the most rewarding part of the work. “The best part of what we do is seeing people achieve things that they may previously have thought were out of reach. “For some participants,

that might be developing the confidence to go into the community independently, learning how to manage their home, developing employment skills or building positive relationships. “Ultimately, our work is about creating opportunities rather than creating dependence.” Mr Brennan said the recognition would encourage the organisation to continue developing innovative services for regional communities.

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Finding a beacon of light for the homeless By Pauline CAIN

HOMELESSNESS Awareness Week was marked with a range of services and organisations set up on Town Green in Port Macquarie on Friday 7 August. There was a warm, welcoming buzz with stall holders mingling, Rotary Club West hosting a BBQ, Make a Difference serving coffee, a drumming circle as part of the YPSpace, music, raffles and

lots of giveaways. There are approximately 116 people in Port Macquarie who are experiencing homelessness. Jason Berry from New Horizons, is working in the homelessness space supporting and securing tenancies in the Hastings - in Laurieton, Wauchope and Port Macquarie. There are also hubs in Kempsey and Coffs Harbour. New Horizons has taken

the lead with Homelessness Awareness Week this year and Mr Berry was pleased with the intimate event, which allowed people to walk through and enquire about what services were available. “We work across a range of areas for those at risk of losing a tenancy or in a vulnerable position needing to find a tenancy,” Mr Berry said. “It is important for our community to understand

q Kat Burgess, volunteer coordinator from Make a Difference, and Anne O’Brien, from St Agnes’ Foundation.

that there are agencies around and there are a lot of people and organisations who can help.” St Agnes’ Community Centre (previously Youth and Community Hub) provides a safe and welcoming place for people to return to when they need support. Anne O’Brien, Deputy CEO of St Agnes’ Parish, spoke about the need for housing and wellbeing support for the vulnerable in our community.

“We are very lucky to have great partnerships with St Vincent de Paul, Sister Marjorie’s Soup Kitchen and Make a Difference to support the breakfast program five days a week,” Ms O’Brien said. “We also provide the opportunity for people to have showers, do their laundry and have a cuppa and a chat with the manager of our centre who can connect them to many different services.” YP Space MNC (YPS)

q Services set up on Town Green for Homelessness Awareness Week. Photos: Pauline Cain.

If in doubt, don’t go out By Sis HIGGINS

MARINE Rescue NSW is urging boaters not to let winter conditions lull them into a false sense of security after volunteers completed 235 rescue missions across the state's waterways during June. The rescues saw 548 people safely returned to shore, with almost 40 per cent of the missions involving emergency responses. The Mid North Coast experienced its busiest June on record, with volunteers completing 35 search-andrescue missions, including 19 emergency responses, and safely returning 84 people to shore. The record-breaking effort involved volunteers

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from the region's nine units at Woolgoolga, Coffs Harbour, Nambucca, Trial Bay, Lord Howe Island, Port Macquarie, Camden Haven, Crowdy Harrington and Forster Tuncurry. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the figures highlighted the importance of careful preparation before every trip. “Winter is no time for complacency,” Commissioner Andrews said. “Boaters must remain vigilant, as weather conditions can change rapidly and water temperatures are colder.” He warned that falling into cold water could have serious consequences. “Cold shock can occur within seconds, while

prolonged exposure can lead to hypothermia, which can quickly become life threatening. “Even on calm, sunny days, falling into cold water can have serious consequences. “The best rescue is the one that never has to happen, and that starts with being well-prepared.” Volunteer radio operators also remained busy during June, managing 20,267 radio calls, including three MAYDAY and two Pan Pan calls. More than 21,600 people on board 6,341 vessels used the free Log On service before heading onto the water. Engine failure remained the leading cause of rescue missions, accounting for 42

per cent of all responses. Commissioner Andrews said many of those incidents could have been avoided with routine maintenance. “Before launching, ensure your vessel is in working

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condition, your engine has been serviced and all safety equipment is operational,” he said. He also encouraged skippers to Log On before every trip and Log Off when safely back ashore, allowing volunteer radio operators to quickly begin inquiries if a vessel failed to return.

is a specialist Youth Homelessness Service working in Port Macquarie Hastings and Kempsey Macleay. Sarah Moss said that YPS provided support and accommodation to children and young people aged 12 to 25 years who were at risk of homelessness or are homeless. “We have refuges in Port Macquarie and Kempsey, with access for five young people in each location,” Ms Moss said. ‘Ngurra’, formerly a caravan park in Belgrave Street in Kempsey, provides temporary housing in six cabins for young people over 17 experiencing homelessness. ”We work a lot with families and carers to get young people back home, to maintain their home,” Ms Moss said. “We want families to stay together and we work tirelessly to make that happen, walking alongside young people, being that beacon of light.”

With the annual whale migration continuing along the NSW coast, Commissioner Andrews urged boaters to keep a careful lookout, follow required approach distances advice and monitor weather forecasts throughout their journey. “If in doubt, don't go out,” he said.

q Port Macquarie is one of 46 Marine Rescue units operating along the NSW coast. Photo: marinerescueportmacquarie.com.au

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Community takes the plunge for Special Olympics By Rachael THORPE ON Sunday, the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) and a group of dedicated supporters gathered in Westport Park to raise funds for local competitors at the Special Olympics. The LETR is the world's largest law enforcement charity. It works to raise awareness and money for the inspiring athletes of Special Olympics NSW & ACT. Its Polar Plunge occurs globally each year and has been an important fundraising initiative in Australia for more than 20 years, with volunteers sponsored to jump into water during winter. The Port Macquarie event

was emceed by Councillor Nik Lipovac and raised approximately $15,000 for the cause. Disability support worker Natalie Wholohan began volunteering as a Special Olympics team support worker for ten pin bowling last year. “I felt honoured to be asked,” Ms Wholohan said. “It is an awesome opportunity and I absolutely love doing it. “Watching every athlete with a disability get out there and cheer each other on is amazing, and I’d love to see more support from the community for these types of events.” During the event a torch was lit, and emergency services personnel and

athletes took turns to carry it. Port Macquarie fields a ten-pin bowling team and a basketball team, and players compete several times per year, both locally and interstate. Funds raised go towards bus hire, accommodation, and meals when the teams travel. The bowling team covers a broad spectrum of ages, from 18 to over 50, with a mix of males and females who have a range of disabilities. In October they will travel to Melbourne for the Special Olympics Australia National Games, where they hope to be successful in proceeding to the World Games in Chile in 2027. The team were delighted recently during training to receive a visit from the Governor of NSW Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC.

our rich social and cultural diversity, and strengthening community health and wellbeing.” The draft Activation Plan is designed to help the community access, use, and enjoy public spaces which supports social interaction, community-led projects and local ownership, flexible, adaptive use of public space, and community ideas to

grow through leading and partnering on local projects. Member of the Libertarian Party Cr Mark Hornshaw is against the draft plans. “I spoke against both the social strategy and the activation plan at the June council meeting.” he said. “I think these are none of the council's business.” Recent activation projects

q Torchbearers at the Polar Plunge. Photo: Mid North Coast Special Olympics Facebook page.

Broader debate on Council’s role By Rachael THORPE

PORT Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) is seeking community feedback on their Draft Social Strategy 20262031 and Draft Activation Plan 2026-2029.

The social strategy aims to create a place where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive; and sets a direction to connect communities across the LGA guided by the social justice principles of equity, access, participation, and rights. Council’s website states, “the draft Social Strategy contributes to the Liveability vision for PMHC and the priorities of the Community Strategic Plan (CSP). “Supporting an inclusive, connected, and vibrant community by encouraging participation, celebrating

undertaken by Council have included murals and lighting in Phillips Lane, turning it into a cultural space; along with targeted investment that has created a flexible public space in Clarence Street. Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce President Luke Hadfield has welcomed the opportunity to provide comment.

“There are many positive objectives within the draft Social Strategy and, as a Chamber, we absolutely recognise the importance of having an inclusive, connected and vibrant community,” he said.. “I do think, however, there needs to be a broader conversation about the role of local government and where its responsibilities

q Photo from this year’s ArtWalk, Port Macquarie’s flagship community event. Photo: PMHC.f

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should begin and end. “Council has significant core responsibilities to ratepayers, particularly around infrastructure, roads, public spaces and the delivery and maintenance of essential local services. “Many of the social outcomes identified in this strategy are important, but we should consider whether Council always needs to be the direct provider, or whether its role is better focused on enabling, partnering with and supporting the community organisations and service providers already doing this work. “Ultimately, it is about finding the right balance between investing in the social fabric of our community and ensuring Council remains focused on the core services and infrastructure our community expects. “That is exactly why I think residents, businesses and community organisations should take the opportunity to have their say.” Council staff will be at Laurieton Riverwalk Markets on 16 August to provide information to residents, with the public exhibition period ending on 19 August.

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New role opens up opportunities By Pauline CAIN

VOLUNTEERING opportunities available with Australian Red Cross Emergency Services were highlighted with a presence at both Port Macquarie’s Foreshore Markets and the Mid North Coast Outdoor Show in Wauchope on Saturday 10 August. Targeted recruitment is currently under way for a new casual recovery volunteer role across the Mid North Coast and North Coast regions of NSW. “As the volunteering landscape continues to evolve, we have introduced this role to better meet the needs of community members who want to support disaster recovery efforts but may not be able to commit to regular

volunteering,” said Felicity Lochhead, Project Lead – NSW Recovery Services Capacity Grant. “The casual recovery volunteer role is ideal for people who want to be prepared to help their local community when disaster strikes, without the requirement of ongoing regular volunteering.” Local volunteers, Lyndall Nairn and Jane Jones, were both part of the flood recovery in Wauchope in 2025. Their experience highlights the need for volunteers when disaster strikes and the true value of local volunteers who understand the services and the community in need. Volunteers have often had an experience that makes them want to join the

Red Cross or, like Jane, have finished work and still want to contribute in some way. “It is wonderful to be able to provide a safe space for people in distress,” Jane said. “They come through the doors and are relieved to see Red Cross volunteers.” Jane joined the Red Cross in 2022 and Lyndall has been involved for 10 years. When Lyndall retired she found she had time to volunteer in the community. “When people are really in need we have to help,” said Lyndall. Volunteers simply complete their initial training, undertake an annual refresher, and may be called upon to assist when an emergency occurs. Volunteers complete approximately 8.5 hours of

training to build the skills and confidence needed to support local disaster recovery activities as part of Australian Red Cross. Should they be activated following an emergency, they will be supported by both Red Cross staff and experienced volunteers throughout their involvement. The registration process is straightforward and includes registering interest online, participating in a short interview and completing a one-day training program. Training is available through both in-person in Port Macquarie on Friday 18 September at the library or via online delivery options. Contact the team directly at nswrscg_project@ redcross.org.au

untouched at 4.35 per cent on Tuesday. The result was widely expected by economists and money markets. While the re-escalation in the Middle East conflict has sent oil prices surging once more, softer-than-expected inflation figures in late July killed off expectations of an August rate hike.

Both headline and underlying inflation remained above the RBA's 2-3 per cent target range in the June quarter. But at 3.6 per cent, the bank's preferred quarterly trimmed mean measure undershot its previous forecast of 3.8 per cent and gave the board more breathing room to watch

how developments played out in the Strait of Hormuz. "Following three increases in the cash rate target since the beginning of the year, financial conditions are now tighter than they were and the economy appears to be slowing as expected," the RBA board said in its accompanying statement.

Interest rates hold steady By Jacob AAP

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THE Reserve Bank has held interest rates steady for a second straight meeting despite inflation hovering well above its target. In a unanimous decision, the central bank's ninemember monetary policy board left the cash rate

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

q Felicity Lochhead (centre), Project Lead – NSW Recovery Services Capacity Grant, with local Red Cross volunteers Lyndall Nairn (left) and Jane Jones (right). Photo: Pauline Cain. "But inflation is still too high." Economic forecasts released by the bank at the same time as its rate decision showed the RBA still expected inflation to remain above 2.5 per cent until early 2028. Inflation risks were also skewed to the upside, the bank said in its statement on monetary policy. If the conflict in the Middle East disrupts oil markets further, the global AI investment boom spurs stronger demand for technology supply chains or El Niño drives up food prices worse than expected, inflation could exceed the bank's forecasts. But if the housing market deteriorates faster than expected, that could weigh on household consumption and take more steam out of the economy. House prices were already starting to come down after the RBA's three rate rises in the first half of 2026, which together added around $270 a month in repayments for a $600,000 mortgage. But the downturn has accelerated since the federal budget curbed tax concessions for property investors. While seemingly comf-

ortable with where rates are at the moment, the board left the door open to further hikes. "With monetary policy judged to be somewhat restrictive, the board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged while it assesses how the economy is evolving," it said. "The board will continue to do what it considers necessary to bring inflation sustainably back to target, including increasing the cash rate target further if upside risks materialise." Following the decision, the ASX200 had a brief, modest spike and was up 38 points, or 0.41 per cent for the day. The Aussie dollar dropped slightly against the US currency. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said it was a "welcome decision at a time of heightened uncertainty in the world and persistent pressures at home". "This decision reflects the fact that inflation has been coming in well under the Reserve Bank and Treasury forecasts," he said. "Inflation has now moderated three months in a row but it's still higher than we'd like and people are still under pressure."

Farmers call for better mobile coverage access the region REGIONAL Australians are calling on the Federal Government to act now on domestic mobile phone roaming and take farmers’ connectivity concerns seriously. The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) has welcomed an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) inquiry into domestic mobile roaming but says regional communities should not have to wait any longer for things to improve. Domestic roaming would allow mobile phones to automatically connect to another network when their own provider has no coverage, potentially providing a major boost for people living, working and travelling in

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areas where mobile black spots remain an everyday issue. NFF CEO Mike Guerin said the current situation was leaving some regional Australians with difficult choices just to stay connected. “We’ve heard reports of farmers using two separate SIM cards for different sides of town, just to stay connected - this should not be happening in Australia in 2026,” Mr Guerin said. He said domestic mobile roaming could help close the connectivity gap between metropolitan and regional Australia. “Domestic mobile roaming would

be another vital step toward ending the connectivity divide for rural Australians,” Mr Guerin said. The NFF is calling on the Federal Government to mandate domestic roaming now, rather than waiting for the ACCC inquiry to reach a conclusion. Mr Guerin said the ACCC could instead focus on how roaming should be implemented. “The Government should mandate roaming immediately and let the ACCC look at the implementation of domestic mobile roaming, rather than limiting its review to broad competition concerns,” he said.

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While the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation and temporary disaster-specific roaming measures are also in the pipeline, the NFF says neither will completely address the ongoing connectivity challenges faced by regional communities. “Mandatory mobile roaming will make every Australian safer. We can’t wait any longer,” Mr Guerin said. For farmers, emergency workers, families and regional businesses, reliable mobile coverage is not simply a convenience, it can be an important link to emergency services, customers, suppliers and loved ones.

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

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By Manny WOOD

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

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

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Psalm 39: 7 "But now, O Lord, what do I look for? My HOPE is in you."

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

Stargazing

By Dave RENEKE

Experiments have shown that gravity really does affect time IMAGINE a place where nothing can escape - not even light. It sounds like science fiction, but these strange objects really do exist. They are called black holes, and they are among the most mysterious things in the universe. We can't see a black hole because it gives off no light. Instead, we find them by watching how they affect the stars and clouds of gas around them. Their gravity is so powerful that anything that gets too close is pulled in. The idea of black holes isn't new. Back in 1783, an English scientist named John Michell wondered if a

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may well be the case. As a tourist, during their summer days of 30 degrees or more, it was quite normal to seek out a cool beer at lunchtime, but it didn’t prove to be quite as easy as that. On such a day travelling among the classic villages of the playgrounds of the really rich and famous, the Lake Muskoka area, we made such a stop at a classic village hotel, asking for a beer to go with our lunch. Sorry I can’t serve you with that as I’m under 18 years old, said the sweet young thing. Can you please then have a senior member of staff serve us? Sorry, there are seven of us on duty today and we are all under the 18-year age limit and this is strictly against the law. May I then ask if it is unusual for a pub not to serve beer? I was informed that today their duty was to serve meals and only soft very heavy star could have gravity so strong that even light couldn't escape. It was an incredible idea for a time when no one really understood how stars worked. Then, in the 1960s, astronomers found convincing evidence they were real. In 2019, the world saw the first picture of one - a bright ring of glowing gas surrounding a dark centre. A black hole begins life as a giant star, much bigger than our Sun, but one day that fuel runs out. Without anything to hold it up, the star collapses under its own enormity into a ball only a few kilometres across. It becomes so tightly packed that its gravity grows unbelievably strong. Once anything crosses that line, there is no way back. Even light cannot escape, which is why black holes appear completely black. Many people think black holes are giant vacuum cleaners, sucking up everything around them. That's not true. They only pull strongly on objects that come close. If someone fell towards a black hole, something very strange would happen. The pull of gravity on their feet would be much stronger than the pull on their head. Little by little they would be stretched longer and thinner until they looked like a strand of spaghetti. Black holes also slow down time. Near a black hole, a clock would tick more slowly than one on Earth.

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

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

drinks rather than beer or spirits on this mid-weekday. So, what are our options for having a cool one with lunch? She said you can buy beer by the bottle or packets of six cans at the nearby grocer’s store, but you can’t drink it on their premises. So, we tried that but were told that we could only buy one bottle each but were later informed that retail general stores were allowed to sell more than that but because this was such a new regulation, it was heavily policed, so the sellers were somewhat protective. I’m happy to advise that we did get a beer each, to go with a take-

away lunch, but then headed to a grassy area beside a church and the river which wound its way through the village, after passing through a small hydro power station which supplied enough electricity for some 2000 homes in that general area. They have three of those hydro power stations nearby providing lowcost power. Maybe we should have been asking for a schooner of local lake water. Very interesting to encounter the different treatments for selling drugs and beer in a country so similar to that of our own but so protective of their residents.

If astronauts could somehow travel close to a black hole and safely return, they might find that many more years had passed back home than they had experienced themselves. It sounds impossible, but experiments have shown that gravity really does affect time. Some people wonder if black holes are giant tunnels leading somewhere else. Scientists have imagined mysterious shortcuts through space called wormholes. These would be like tunnels through a mountain instead of driving all the way around it. They might connect distant parts of the universe, or perhaps even different universes altogether. It is an exciting idea, but no one has ever found a wormhole, and we don't know if they really exist. Scientists have also imagined something called a white hole. It

would be the exact opposite of a black hole. A black hole only pulls things in and a white hole would only push things out. Nothing could ever enter it. For now, though, they remain an interesting theory. Could we ever travel through a black hole? With everything we know today, the answer is almost certainly no.The crushing gravity would destroy any spacecraft long before it reached the centre. But science is always discovering new things, and the universe has surprised us many times before. Black holes may be the darkest places in the universe, yet they are helping us unlock some of its brightest secrets. Every discovery brings us one step closer to understanding gravity, time, space and the incredible universe we call home.

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Solar solutions are a good news story DEAR News Of The Area,

IT is such a good news story, having rooftop solar with a battery and now owning an electric car. Not everyone can afford it but my wife and I are two of the lucky ones. I think the number of home battery installations is now over 480,000. The Federal government

picked a great time to help home owners to buy in. Since picking up our new EV on the day the US-Iran war started affecting petrol prices we've barely spent any money on fuelling it. Replacing a 15-year-old battered Subaru with a small EV has been a game-changer. Living 45 minutes from Port in the "sticks", as it has been

described, most of our driving is spent going to town. Charging at home is at no cost. The initial outlay was considerable, nearly $50,000 for solar array, battery and Zappy charger, but even at our age we will get that back before long. The EV is a pleasure to drive with great acceleration. A few trips to Sydney, Lake

Macquarie and the Gold Coast have tested us in planning recharge stops. The wait is always manageable with a bit of forethought. After a route has been done once it's much easier the next time. It takes you back to being 17 and planning your first adventures in your freedom machine. The Labor government is winning on this one and it will

improve all our lives for the better. Now the Federal government is assisting with covering industrial rooftops with solar arrays, not to mention the three hours of free electricity for households. I'm just so impressed. Regards, Neil Jones.

Billionaire’s buddy Pauline not likely to put people first DEAR News Of The Area,

THIS letter in response to Peter Williams (‘Looking for a Party that will put people first’, Coffs Coast NOTA, 7/8/26). Peter, thank you for your response. I am well aware that I won't have much influence on your thinking, but there are issues with your assertions that need to be addressed.

While it is true there has been a shrinkage in real wages, etc., I'd have thought that a view of the global situation would put into perspective that it is a global problem, not one, as Peter and Ms Hanson would pretend, brought about solely by our present government. The issue of wealth distribution is one central to capitalism.

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

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

people are abandoning One Nation. I reiterate Mahatma Ghandi's dictum - “the measure of a society is reflected in the way it treats its most vulnerable members”. I am not of the opinion that someone who calls their fellow citizens lazy, singles out particular ethnic groups as targets of injudicious invective, and is also a personal recipient of billionaires' largesse, is suitable to be heard, let alone supported. Regards, Bill Robinson.

You can use a lot of water, then use it again

DEAR News of the Area,

THE letter to the paper from Kenneth Higgs (‘Climate change defeats Europe’s nuclear plants, Port Macquarie News Of The Area, 7/8/2026) may be somewhat misleading. The generation of reliable electrical power from fossil fuels

in Australia does use a lot of water. This water is super-heated by coal or, in some cases gas, to produce high-pressure steam which drives turbine blades connected to electrical generators. The steam is then condensed back to water in those big

‘eggcup’ shaped cooling towers with steam coming out of the top, and reused/recycled again. You can see on Google maps the large reservoirs close to every power station in the Hunter Valley, for example. Nuclear power stations work in roughly the same way coal fired power stations do, but

instead they use clean nuclear fuel to super-heat water to high-pressure steam that spins turbine blades, which then drive electrical generators. Water used for this process is condensed and reused as before. So nuclear reactor power stations do use a lot of water, as Mr Higgs suggests.

Some water is used to control the nuclear reaction, some to produce steam, but it’s just about all recycled, and doesn’t disappear into thin air as the letter might suggest. Regards, Eddy Crook, Port Macquarie.

Age pension discriminates against married individuals DEAR News Of The Area,

MARRIED couples are discriminated against when it comes to the age pension. Two single individuals can choose to share a house and

utilities if they so desire, or they can choose to have their own houses and utilities. A married couple does not have this choice when it comes to the age pension rules. It is assumed that they share

a house and utilities and are assessed for the age pension on this assumption. They are not given the same choice as single individuals. Single individuals have different rules and qualifying thresholds for assets and incomes when it comes to the age pension. Married couples are assessed on combined assets and incomes

and have lower thresholds per individual. If I go to the supermarket and buy enough food to sustain two individuals, I don't get a couples discount. Wherever I go and whatever I do, I pay as an individual. Centrelink and the age pension is the only place I get a couples discount.

Fresh spin on saving energy, money and water IF you have a top-loading washing machine and are a pensioner, veteran, social housing tenant or part of a low-income household, you may be eligible to trade your machine in for a brand new 8kg water and energy-efficient frontloader for just $250. The NSW Government’s Washing Machine Exchange Program is back with another 6,000 discounted washing machines now available. The last two rounds saw all available washing machines snapped up within a week. “This has been a very popular program, so eligible seniors should get in quick if they have an old top-

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loader they would like to replace,” said the Minister for Seniors, Jodie Harrison. “The energy savings from the new machine also add up over the long-term, helping older people lower their household bills over time.” The Government has expanded the program to help eligible concession-card holders obtain modern, efficient appliances that would otherwise be out of reach. “This is exactly the kind of practical support that helps people with the cost of living while delivering long-term benefits for NSW,” said the Minister for Water,

Rose Jackson. “The response to this program has been extraordinary with machines snapped up in next to no time and that’s why we’re back again with another 6,000 discounted washing machines.” The move from a top-loader to the water- and energy-efficient 8kg front-loader is expected to slash an average of $300 a year off their water, electricity and detergent bills. It’s also expected that each participating household will save around 20,000 litres of water per household annually – enough to fill a typical backyard swimming pool. The subsidised package includes delivery to anywhere in NSW, installation, a two-year warranty and the removal of the old machine

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This is 2026 and it is time that this is changed so that the same rules and thresholds apply to everyone whether married or single. We are all individuals and should be treated the same. Regards, Beverley Metcalf, Port Macquarie.

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q Be quick - last time this program ran, all available washing machines were snapped up within a week. Image: pvproductions on Magnific. for recycling. The Washing Machine Exchange is part of the NSW Water Efficiency Program, which is leading the NSW Government’s efforts to reduce water waste, strengthen water security and help households keep

more money in their pockets. To check if you are eligible to apply, visit https://www.water. dcceew.nsw.gov.au/our-work/ projects-and-programs/watere f f i c i e n c y- p ro g ra m / wa s h i n g machine-exchange-program.

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August is Rural Road Safety Month AUGUST is Rural Road Safety month and all road users are being asked to "Join the Journey" and become road safety advocates by starting conversations and raising awareness.

An initiative of the Australian Road Safety Foundation, Rural Road Safety Month is supported by Transport for NSW with the aim of helping to create safer choices on the road.

Statistics for the first half of this year are sobering. There have already been more than 180 deaths on NSW roads, including 123 fatalities in regional areas. Country roads account

for more than two-thirds of the state's road trauma, with 68 motor vehicle drivers and 23 motorcyclists dying on country roads during the first six months of 2026. Men remain

overrepresented accounting for 92 of the regional NSW fatalities with 24 deaths involving older road users aged 70. We are encouraged to slow down, avoid

distractions, wear a seatbelt, ride safely and never drive tired or impaired to help reduce road trauma and ensure more people make it home safely. “Join the Journey” at the Australian Road Safety Foundation website: https:// arsf.com.au/join-thejourney/

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keep their season alive. The Port Macquarie Magpies and Coffs Harbour Breakers face off in the Qualifying Final at Fitzroy Oval, with the winner through to this season’s grand final.

The Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Northern Beaches Blues will try to keep their season alive when they meet in the Elimination Final at Richardson Park. The loser of the Qualifying Final plays the

winner of the Elimination Final, in the Preliminary Finals on Saturday, 22 August in Port Macquarie. The Port Macquarie Magpies and Coffs Harbour Breakers reserves face off in the Qualifying Final, with the

Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Northern Beaches Blues to meet in the Elimination Final. The Sawtell/Toormina Saints and Coffs Harbour Breakers women play off for a grand final spot in their Qualifying Final, with the

Port Macquarie Magpies and Northern Beaches Blues featuring in the Elimination Final. The grand finals are scheduled to be played on Saturday, 29 August, at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium.

Breakers belted the Northern Beaches Blues, 21.14 (140) to 4.1 (25) at Fitzroy Oval. The Port Macquarie Magpies finished as minor premiers, heading into the finals series on the back of a 11.13 (79) to 7.8 (50)

win at home against the Sawtell/Toormina Saints. Senior men’s ladder 1.Port Macquarie Magpies. 36 points. 9 wins. 3 losses. 206.67%. 2.Coffs Harbour Breakers. 32 points. 8 wins. 4 losses. 144.16%. 3.Sawtell/Toormina Saints.

28 points. 7 wins. 5 losses. 130.01%. 4.Northern Beaches Blues. 0 points. 0 wins. 12 losses. 23.24%. Reserves The Port Macquarie Magpies finished as minor premiers, and had a 7.9 (51) to 3.4 (22) win against

the Sawtell/Toormina Saints in the final round. The Northern Beaches Blues beat the Coffs Harbour Breakers by nine points, 7.3 (45) to 5.6 (36). Women’s The Sawtell/

Toormina Saints finished as minor premiers, and had a 6.5 (41) to 2.0 (12) win against the Port Macquarie Magpies in the final round. The Coffs Harbour Breakers had a 6.6 (42) to 2.3 (15) win against the Northern Beaches Blues.

AFL North Coast finals series gets under way

A PREMIERSHIP is so close, you can taste it. The AFL North Coast finals series gets under way this weekend, as teams try to earn a grand final spot or

SPORTS

Magpies and Breakers win in final round By Aiden BURGESS

THE Coffs Harbour Breakers and Port Macquarie Magpies have been victorious during the final round of the AFL North Coast season. The Coffs Harbour

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consistent producers of bream, with whiting also making an appearance. Offshore, snapper numbers continue to be strong across most reefs, with plenty of plate-sized fish being caught, along with some larger models on the reefs off Lake Cathie. Soft plastics have been working well, while traditional anchoring and burley techniques have also been successful. In fact, since the large swell a few weeks ago, we have seen some of the best snapper fishing in years. Game fishing anglers heading further offshore have encountered increased numbers of slimy mackerel with a few striped marlin hooked last weekend for a great start of the season. The Port Macquarie area continues to impress with consistent bream

Lady Bowlers Wauchope Results By Kylie HACKNEY CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who has taken part in the Mixed President Pairs over the past few weeks. We have seen some excellent bowling from all players involved, with just two rounds remaining before the final on 29 August.

fishing from the rocks. From the Lighthouse around Port Macquarie through to Crescent Head, anglers have been enjoying good success on this popular species. For those looking for a more local option, Rocky’s and Miners have also been producing good results. Prawns and strips of mullet remain the preferred baits, although worms and pipis have also been effective. Luderick numbers are holding steady, with Shelley’s and Big Hill continuing to provide reliable opportunities for anglers chasing these popular winter fish. Tailor fishing has been a little sporadic, with only the occasional quality fish being landed. Mulloway anglers have also found some success around Miners and the Lighthouse, with both bait and lures producing fish. Offshore conditions have been ideal when the weather has allowed, giving anglers the opportunity to explore

Thursday 6th August Ladies Morning Social Bowls Highest Score winners: Doris McKinnon, Carol Bannister and Heather Bartlett. Lucky Losers Highest Score: Ann-Marie Mills, Kathrine Sweeney and Glenda Elford. Jackpot: #27 Terresa Carney was drawn but was not present, so the jackpot will carry over to Saturday.

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the inshore reefs. Snapper, kingfish and leatherjackets have been among the more common catches, while water temperatures hovering around 19 to 20 degrees are a promising sign for those heading wider in search of tuna. Overall, the Camden Haven and Hastings River regions are experiencing a productive period, with plenty of options for anglers whether you're fishing from the beach, exploring the estuaries, chasing luderick and bream from the rocks or heading offshore. Unfortunately, the weather isn't looking particularly promising for the weekend, with showers expected, and the current forecast is also pointing towards a wet week ahead. Hopefully conditions improve as we get closer to the weekend, giving anglers a window to get out on the water before the rain settles in. For those who do get the opportunity, there is certainly plenty of fish around to make the effort worthwhile.

q Matthew Hutchison with a tailor he caught locally off the rocks. Photo: Submitted by Kate Shelton.

SPORT RESULTS

Raffle Prize Winners: Kathrine Sweeney, Patricia Fletcher, Marie Aitken and Marie Winter. Saturday 8th August Winners-Lowest Margin: Carol Bannister & Heather Bartlett Lucky Losers-The Most Number of Ends: Kylie Sydenham, Marie Aiken and Patricia Coombes Jackpot: #17 Jenny Wooster was drawn but

not present, so the jackpot will carry over to next Thursday. Raffle Prize Winners: Julie Samuelsson, Kathrine Sweeney, Sarah Jones and Heather Bartlett Join Us All are welcome to join us for Ladies Social Bowls on Thursday or Saturday mornings. Please submit your name before 8am if you would like to play, this will help us run on time.

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Friday Afternoon Golfers Results By Colin EVERINGHAM FRIDAY 7 AUG 2026. Weather: A Fine Warm Winters Day with a Cool Breeze 19oC. Number of Players: 23 playing on the Front 9 holes. Winner: Ray Marsh Nett 33 was on 8 now on 3 2nd: Colin Blott Nett 35 3rd: Bob Lineham Nett 35 4th: Robert Toone Nett 37 5th: Neil Clancy Nett 38 6th: Steve Vickers Nett 39 NTP 4th Hole Second Shot: Glenn Holt. NTP 9th Hole Second Shot: Ken Gallie. Raffle Winner: Colin Blott

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BUFFET and hutch 2m H x 4.3m D x 1.2m W $100. 6586 3737 F280325

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ADJUSTABLE mobility chair, padded with armrests. $90. 0459 597 012 F270226

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OLD fashioned desk, 6 drawers large, GC. $40 Ph 0459 365 025

POLY tarps, grey 1800mm x 2400mm top LD SO$25 or $10 cond. 3 for each. 0481 046 477

OIL heater on wheels 1500watt, DeLonghi Cash only. $10. Ph 0408 446 129

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OYSTER ceiling lights 300mm, 18 watt x 4 dimmable, 6mths old, as new. $80. Laurieton. Ph 0438 211 147. F310726

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2004 Evernew 16.6ft pop up, well maintained, kitchen 2 single beds, gas hot plate, fridge roof mounted air conditioning, plenty of storage space complete with roll out canopy, mattresses & electric blankets also included. Reg Q61612 exp July ‘27 $13,000 ono Ph 0402 836 837 e280826

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YAMAHA RXV493 surround sound LD system SO $90. 0428 585 549

SUITCASE, large. $10 Ph 0402 835 950

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80L Travelmate Glacier series portable fridge/ freezer, 80x50cx50cm ideal second fridge. $300 Ph 0407 295 290.

LATEX mattress topper K/S 8cm almost new not suitable. Half price $250 Ph 0488 979 484

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DELONGHI EC235 BK espresso coffee machine. Great coffee $100. Ph 0417 574 180

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WHEELCHAIR Equagel memory foam cushion, was $349 selling for $99. Ph 0439 107 504 F050626

MERCEDES Jayco Conquest 2023 MS24-4 come down bed, large fridge/freezer separate toilet & shower, gas hot water stove & oven, m’wave air con 50,000km. FCH48T $130,000 Ph 0401 035 674 RUSe220127CCNVPM

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TRADES & Services

PORT MACQUARIE

Want to be included on our Trades & Services page? Phone Chan Ansell today on 0431 232 820

AERIALS & TV SERVICES

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PAINTER

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GARDENING AUSTRALIA ABC TV, 7.30pm

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

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THE 66TH TV WEEK LOGIE AWARDS 2026

SHAUN MICALLEF’S ORIGIN ODYSSEY

SEVEN, 7.30pm

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hastings Ladies Social Golf By Leonie MULVIHILL MONDAY 10th August. Stableford, Presidents Trophy, Round 1. 39 players. Division 1: Winner Jenny Dykstra 21 points Runner Up Deb Williamson 20 points c/b

Faye O’Brien 20 points Division 2: Winner Jan McFarlane 21 points Runner Up Mary Butler 20 points c/b Lyn Crosscombe 20 points Division 3: Winner Deb Broome 23 points Runner Up Bernadette McNamara 22 points c/b Chris Essex 22 points

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Division 4: Winner Sue Bodnar 19 points c/b Runner Up Mel Wass 19 points NTP: 2nd hole Faye O’Brien, 9th hole Jenny Dykstra Gobblers: Deb Williamson 7th hole, Jenny Dykstra 2nd hole Lucky numbers: Deb Broome and Sue Bodnar

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SPORTS RESULTS Bogie Bandits Golf Results By Colin EVERINGHAM TUESDAY 04/08/2026 Number of Players – 22 Game Played – Stableford Winner- Don Gilson - 36 points (on Count Back) 2nd Don Jessop

- 36 points( on Count Back) 3rd Glenn Holt 36 points 4th Ken Gallie 35 points 5th John Gillard - 34 points NTP 4 Col Hutchings NTP 9 Ian Camejo NTP 11 Ken Gallie NTP 15 Don Gilson

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SATURDAY, August 15 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAY, August 16 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MONDAY, August 17 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

TUESDAY, August 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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WEDNESDAY, August 19 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NBN (8)

TEN (5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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