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Push for better health care in Port Stephens By Althea GUINSBERG

CALLS for Tomaree Hospital to be upgraded to a Level 3 facility were front and centre when Port Stephens residents gathered at Soldiers Point Golf Club to discuss the future of local healthcare. The community meeting, hosted by Kevin Lynch and Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington MP, gave locals the chance to raise concerns about hospital services, staffing, specialist care and the pressure an ageing population is placing on the health system. Ms Washington said one of her priorities was seeing Tomaree Hospital reclassified from Level 2 to Level 3. “The hospital is already doing more than its classification recognises,” Ms Washington said. While Tomaree already has CT and X-ray facilities, Ms Washington said an upgrade to Level 3 would better reflect the services being provided and support the case for increased staffing, diagnostic services and ongoing resources. Finding enough health workers to staff those services remains a challenge. One resident asked about the difficulty of attracting healthcare workers to the peninsula when affordable housing is in short supply.

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q Christen White, Julie Wildman and Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary President Jayne Kilbride at the community meeting.

q Kevin Lynch and Kate Washington MP at the community meeting discussing the future of health care in Port Stephens. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. Ms Washington described housing as the ‘biggest barrier’ to attracting health workers to the area. Another resident asked whether dialysis could be offered at Tomaree, saving local patients having to travel for treatment. Ms Washington said health officials had advised a local dialysis service was unlikely at this stage because of the shortage of specialist staff.

There was some good news: 43 additional paramedics have been deployed across Port Stephens. Tomaree has also gained a Nurse Practitioner position and an additional nurse per shift, while $250,000 has been secured for a Rapid Access Zone room. Mr Lynch said Tomaree was part of a wider health network, with patients requiring higher levels of care

transferred to Maitland or John Hunter hospitals. Locals are also doing their bit to support the hospital. The Tomaree Community Hospital Auxiliary has raised around $80,000 for hospital equipment and is now working towards another $20,000 to purchase specialised cots. The auxiliary will hold a fundraising luncheon on 16 September to help reach its target.

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Controversial development greenlit in Soldiers Point By Nico LOMBARDO

q 23 Soldiers Point Road, Soldiers Point: the Blackbutt tree on the right will be removed under the DA. Photo: Nico Lombardo.

PORT Stephens Council has approved a controversial development application for eight multi-dwelling houses at 23 Soldiers Point Road, Soldiers Point, following a split among councillors. The site is currently occupied by a single-storey house, boat sheds and vegetation, which will be removed. Four councillors raised objections to the development, which aims to encourage more infill housing in the LGA. There were 64 A4 pages of objections from the community, but not a single positive comment, according to Cr Giacomo Arnott, who proposed a motion to refuse the application.

He also claimed the development is not permitted under the current Local Environmental Plan. Cr Roz Armstrong said the application had been ‘contrived’ to meet the definition of multidwelling housing instead of residential flat buildings, which are not allowed under the current zoning. The removal of a Blackbutt tree and Norfolk Island Pine, both identified as high value, was also raised as an environmental concern. While compensatory planting has been proposed in the nearby area, Cr Armstrong said that she failed to see “how we can expect trees that are planted there to grow for the next hundred years”. Another issue identified

in the report presented to Port Stephens Council is that the development would exceed the site’s maximum allowable building height.

“I’m at a loss to understand how this development is permissible,” Cr Armstrong said.

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SCIENCE Week at Medowie Christian School sparked curiosity and discovery across the Primary campus. Students from Prep to Year 6 took part in hands-on

experiments that brought science to life. Every year level enjoyed exciting opportunities to explore scientific concepts in action – from a spectacular

Dry Ice Show for Prep students and self-propelled car demonstrations for Kindergarten, to bottle rocket launches, liquid density challenges, mealworm

investigations, and plant growth experiments. The week was filled with wide-eyed wonder and unforgettable ‘aha!’ moments, including the surprise

revelation that one of the school’s teachers is a real scientist. By inspiring students, Mrs Lukins created a memorable week of learning, exploration,

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and discovery. “We hope activities like these inspire students to see themselves as young scientists,” she said. “Science begins with curiosity, and our students showed plenty of that throughout the week.”

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While the council has committed to not building on the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands buffer zone, the Town Centre Plan still remains contentious due to the development’s proximity to environmentally sensitive areas. During the 25 August meeting, the council was scheduled to discuss the revised footprint of the plan and to acknowledge a petition signed by 725 residents calling for the immediate halt to any construction and sale of land around the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre. However, a last-minute letter from Heritage NSW notified Councillors that the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands will be assessed for designation as an Aboriginal Place.

While the timing is fortuitous, the upcoming assessment comes after a long process that began in 2012, when Worimi traditional knowledge holder Carol RidgewayBisset applied to get the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands recognised as an Aboriginal Place. Council’s buyback of the Wetlands in 2018, after their sale to retirement village developer Paul Unicomb, was partly motivated by the desire to prioritise and complete their designation as an Aboriginal Place. “We should not have been surprised to receive this letter,” said Cr Roz Armstrong during the latest Council meeting. “I would hate to think that anybody around this table would suggest that it’s a last-minute land-grab.” Aboriginal Places are defined as areas

of land that are of significance to Aboriginal culture and are subject to special legal protections against harm and desecration. The council clarified that a nomination does not, by itself, change ownership rights or prevent future development; protection only comes into effect once the land has been assessed and declared an Aboriginal Place through a process that can take more than a year. The council will defer discussions of the revised footprint plan until 30 September to allow time to review the notification and provide feedback to NSW Heritage. Community members are invited to give their views on the nomination by writing to heritagemailbox@environment.nsw.gov.au before 30 September.

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Medowie Fire Brigade helps locals get fire-ready By Althea GUINSBERG

WITH warmer weather on the way and fire season approaching, the Medowie Rural Fire Brigade is opening its doors on Saturday, September 12, with an important message for the community: don’t wait for a fire to start preparing. The brigade’s annual Get Ready Weekend will give Medowie families the opportunity to meet their local RFS volunteers, explore the trucks and equipment and learn practical ways to protect their homes and families. Community Engagement Officer Jolene Smith said the day was about bringing the brigade and the community

together while making sure residents have the knowledge they need before an emergency happens. “It’s a day for them to come and ask about everything they need to know to protect the family and home, in case of a fire,” Jolene said. Families will be able to learn how to develop a bushfire plan suited specifically to their household, including when to leave, where to go and what they may need to take with them. Jolene said no two family fire plans would necessarily look the same. “Some homes have children or elderly or infirm, some have pets to consider, when thinking about a ‘will I

stay, or go’ plan,” she said. “House layouts and therefore escape routes are different for each home.” The day will also have plenty to keep younger visitors busy, with mini fire trucks ready for some hose racing, a fire-themed treasure hunt and plenty of opportunities to climb aboard and check out the brigade’s equipment. The brigade’s new Tatra fire truck will also be on display. For those wanting to experience what it can be like inside a burning building, the smoke house will allow visitors to walk or crawl through using non-toxic artificial smoke. There will also be a smoke alarm game to help families understand where alarms should be positioned in their homes.

q Come and meet the brigade and get a closer look inside the fire trucks. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

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q Medowie Rural Fire Brigade Community Engagement Officer, Jolene Smith. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. One of the highlights will be a live kitchen fire demonstration, showing just how quickly a kitchen fire can develop and how a fire blanket can be used safely. Medowie residents are being urged to take home some simple preparation jobs, including cleaning gutters, removing flammable items from around the house, keeping grass under control and checking that hoses are working and can reach all areas of the property. Jolene said Medowie’s surroundings meant residents should not underestimate the local fire risk. “Medowie’s risks are all around us,” she said.

“We have National Parks on several sides, the RAAF Base lands and Water Board with plenty of highly flammable shrubs and trees in each.” She said something as small as an ember could potentially start another fire. “It’s the ‘it’ll never happen to me’ attitude where people come undone,” Jolene said. The brigade hopes the open day will help remove that complacency while building a stronger connection between local firefighters and the people they protect. “We enjoy showing the community the assets and sharing the knowledge that

is used to protect them, and having a bit of fun in the process,” Jolene said. Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue 432 will also make a guest appearance during the day. For Medowie families, September 12 is an opportunity to meet the people behind the uniforms, ask questions and take a few simple steps that could make a big difference when fire season arrives. “Being prepared helps us, helps you,” Jolene said. Get Ready Weekend is on Saturday, September 12, at Medowie Rural Fire Brigade from 11:00am to 2:00pm.

q Photo of the information packs available for the community at Medowie Rural Fire Brigade’s Get Ready Weekend on 12 September. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

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Wings over Wetlands competition to announce winners By Nico LOMBARDO

WINNING artworks of the Wings over Wetlands competition, which celebrates the annual arrival of migratory shorebirds in local wetlands, will be showcased at Roy Wood Reserve on Sunday, 13 September, from 11 am to 2 pm. Wings over Wetlands is

the result of a partnership between Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee, Port Stephens Council and the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre, as well as Newcastle Council and the Japanese city Kushiro, Port Stephens’ sister city, where some of the birds migrate from. “Every year shorebirds that breed in Japan, the

q Bar-Tailed Godwit. Photo: Stephanie Owen.

Arctic Circle and Alaska fly to the Hunter and Port Stephens wetlands during the northern winter,” deputy Chair of the Port Stephens Committee, Elaine Fereday said. Sponsored by Ingenia Lifestyle, the competition asked participants of all skill levels to submit art and photographs depicting the migratory birds. q Latham’s Snipe. Photo: Stephanie Owen.

More than 100 submissions were received. Along with cash prizes totaling $6650, the winners’ artwork will be featured on banners flown annually in Nelson Bay. “All the entries are wonderful,” Ms Fereday said. “Some beautifully depict the connection with Japan, while others convey the importance of protecting migratory shorebirds.

“There’s also some striking images of birds flying non-stop across the vast ocean.” The National Parks and Wildlife Service will also take part in the presentation, along with the Hunter Bird Observers Club, which will demonstrate bird spotting on the shoreline. Port Stephens EcoNetwork and the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands

Conservation Group have been involved in the competition, highlighting the importance of healthy wetlands for avian migration. “To make these annual return flights, the birds need healthy wetland habitats both here and in their breeding grounds to rest, feed and gain strength for their journeys,” Ms Fereday added.

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Strong demand for new Medowie High School

MORE than 130 Year 7 students are set to make history at the opening of the new Medowie High School early next year. Medowie is one of the fastestgrowing communities in Port Stephens, with the local population expected to increase by more than 4000 residents by 2040. For local families, the new high school means an end to long, daily commutes for students. The new high school will include 29 modern classrooms, facilities for specialist support classes, specialist workshops for science, wood and metalwork, creative and performing arts spaces, a new multipurpose hall, library, administration, canteen, and sport facilities. “It is incredibly exciting to see such strong interest in Medowie High School ahead of our school opening next year,” Medowie High’s principal, Kylee Beasley said.

“It is particularly encouraging to see so many students coming from local partner schools and choosing to continue their secondary education within their community. “We’re looking forward to welcoming our first students and building a strong school community from day one of the first term.” Member for Port Stephens, Kate Washington recently visited the site to inspect construction progress and said the early enrolment figures demonstrated strong demand for a local public high school. “Our community always knew this school was desperately needed, and these enrolment numbers prove it,” she said. “I keep meeting local families who can’t contain their excitement about starting the new school year in a brand-new school, with all its wonderful facilities, while staying connected to our community.

“After fighting for this school for two decades, I’m proud to be part of the government that’s finally delivering the local public high school our kids deserve.” The inaugural Year 7 intake is already comparable in size with those of established secondary schools across the local area. Road and infrastructure upgrades on Abundance Road and Ferodale Road will improve traffic flow and provide safe student pick-up, dropoff, and pedestrian access. Medowie High School is the first new high school to be built in the Hunter in more than 25 years. It’s part of a record $9.2 billion investment by the Minns government in school infrastructure over the next four years - including $2.3 billion for regional NSW. Enrolments for the school’s first Year 7 cohort are open via edu.nsw. link/NewHSMedowie-Enrol.

q From left, student Violet Davison, Medowie High School principal Kylee Beasley and Kate Washington MP, Member for Port Stephens, during their recent visit to the construction site. Photo: Supplied.

Little artists put creativity on show By Althea GUINSBERG

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THERE was plenty of colour, creativity and some very proud young artists at Salamander Early Education when families were invited inside for a special Art Trail event. Held during Book Week,

the one-off event gave parents and families the chance to walk through the centre and see what their kids, ranging from babies to preschoolers, had been creating. Educational Leader Natalie Youd said the idea for the special event was to show

families the many different ways children can explore art and creativity. “We just decided to do this on a whim, just to showcase all the different ways that art happens in early childhood from babies all the way through to preschoolers,” she said.

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And there was certainly plenty to look at. As families made their way from room to room, they discovered clay creations, puppets, story stones, sensory art and plenty of colourful artwork. Some of the children's projects were inspired by their own backyard and regular walks through nearby Mambo Wetlands, where they explore the bush and learn about local birds, insects and other wildlife. An interest in ants even grew into a much bigger project, with the children using art, stories and dramatic play to explore what they’d discovered. There were also some less traditional ways of making art. Children experimented with charcoal and recycled materials, painted using their hands and feet and even created art while hanging from the monkey bars. For the centre's youngest children, getting messy was all part of the fun, with educators encouraging them to explore different textures, colours and materials.

q A young artist showing off their art. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. The Art Trail wasn't about every child producing a perfect picture to take home. “We're passionate about play and learning in the early years, and we've used art to represent that,” Ms Youd said “It's not just about the product of art, but so much about the process behind it.” Parent Taylor Jones, who has two children attending the centre, enjoyed getting the chance to see what the

q Creative ways the kids were encouraged to create and play with paint and colours. Photo: Salamander Early Education Centre.

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Irrawang students bring ‘Symphony of Stories’ to life for Book Week

q This year’s Book Week theme was ‘Symphony of Stories’. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

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Community Centre, brought plenty of colour, laughter and energy to Irrawang Public School’s annual Book Week parade on 26 August. The school also welcomed local author Sally-Anne Marshall, who joined students and staff for the celebrations. This year’s Book Week theme was ‘Symphony of Stories’, with parents and carers coming along to watch the parade and see the wide variety of creative costumes. While wet weather meant the parade had to be held inside the school hall, it certainly did not dampen the excitement. Each grade was called up to showcase their costumes, while teachers also got into the spirit of the day by dressing in a range of different themes. The stage three staff team embraced the Book Week spirit by dressing as Captain Underpants,

including teachers Linda Finch and Lisa Ping. Both teachers have been at the school for more than 10 years, and their enthusiasm was contagious. “When we walked out of our class this morning, the students were laughing at our outfits,” Lisa said. “It was wonderful to see the students getting involved, with children clapping their hands and giving each other high-fives during the parade.” Parent Kimberley Harrison said the celebrations were just as exciting for her, with her youngest child now attending the school after her three older children had also attended. “This is my last child, but it is just as exciting,” she said. “It’s great seeing the teachers get up there and have fun too.” The parade was a great way to bring the school community together and give children an

q Local author Sally-Anne Marshall joins in the celebrations with librarian Rachael Vaughan. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

opportunity to have fun, she said. The Book Week parade is a muchloved event on the school calendar, bringing together students, staff and families to celebrate books, reading and imagination.

Principal Sarah Rudolph also got into the spirit of the day, greeting students as they arrived and welcoming every child by name. Her enthusiasm was another reminder of the strong sense of

q : Principal Sarah Rudolph, dressed as Captain Feathersword, and School Learning Support Officer Lucy Dallas, dressed as a Crayon, greet excited students as they arrive at school. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

community and school spirit on show throughout the morning. However, for the kids, the day was all about books, costumes, laughter and the chance to see their teachers join in the fun.

q Amara and Layla enjoy the Book Week celebrations. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

q Big smiles all round during Irrawang Public School’s Book Week parade, with Skye and Paige. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

q Proud mum Kimberley Harrison with her son Braith. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

q Years 5 and 6 teachers Lisa Ping and Linda Finch dressed as Captain Underpants. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

Irrawang Public School staff dressed in their Book Week-themed costumes. Photo: Irrawang Public School.

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q Aleirah dressed as a caterpillar for the Book Week celebrations. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

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Kiralea’s fight for a chance By Ruby van de WIJGAART

THE turning point in Kiralea Powell’s life came in October 2020, when she was first diagnosed with a brain tumour. The aggressive meningioma would soon upend her health, her independence, and her family’s stability. A Port Stephens resident for some 20 years, Kiralea has exhausted all treatments available in Australia and is now seeking help to access treatment overseas. A mother to three, her oldest son was diagnosed with autism and is reliant on his family’s support. Not long after Kiralea received the news of her tumour, her husband was diagnosed with leukaemia, leaving the family facing two major medical battles. Since her diagnosis, she has received numerous treatments. However, her latest MRI shows her tumour has begun to grow again, leaving her with very few options. Kiralea now needs support to fund proton beam therapy, a highly targeted treatment not available in Australia. A fundraiser has been launched to raise $40,000 for her to travel overseas for the treatment, as well as to cover further needs that will come with her condition.

She is currently bedridden, but her NDIS plan does not provide enough support for her to get a medical hoist or access the physiotherapy she needs. Kiralea is also struggling to come to terms with the new NDIS budget cuts, having been told that her autistic son’s funding will be reduced. “They're going to cut his funding,” she said. “That's what scares me because I can't take him out anymore to do anything that I was able to do with him.”

PORT STEPHENS News Of The Area q Kiralea at her mother’s home with her sisters. (Photos: Courtesy of Kiralea Powell.)

The NDIS is also questioning her condition, with the risk her own funding may be reassessed. Kiralea has run out of options both financially and geographically, and she’s seeking help to get the proton beam therapy, which has a 97% success rate in stopping the growth of tumours like hers. She hopes to see her son get married this October, and be around for her daughter’s wedding and future grandchildren. Kiralea’s fundraising page can be found at: https://gofund.me/ a56914bdd

q Kiralea at Rankin Park with her son, who lives with autism, and her daughter.

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Term 3 Week 6 PBL winners THE Term Three, Week Six Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards were hosted by Irrawang Public School. At Irrawang Public School, PBL is about much more than recognising positive behaviour – it is about giving our students the skills and values to make a positive difference wherever they go. Our school expectations of being safe, responsible learners who show respect to everyone, everywhere, every time provide a consistent foundation for our students. Throughout Term 3, we have continued to explicitly teach these expectations and celebrate the many students who demonstrate kindness, good sportsmanship, responsibility and respect in their everyday interactions. We are particularly proud when these behaviours extend beyond our school gates. Our involvement in the Raymond Terrace Community PBL program provides a wonderful opportunity for our students to be recognised by the wider community for making positive choices and being great representatives of Irrawang Public School. By working together with our families, local businesses and community partners, we are helping our students understand that the way they treat others matters – at school, at home and throughout their community. Sarah Rudolph, Principal. Irrawang PS Kahlani has been nominated for her outstanding sportsmanship at Port Stephens Netball. She is a superstar netballer who tries her absolute hardest in every game and is an incredible teammate. Kahlani has also been nominated for her outstanding manners and respect that she shows when at MarketPlace.

Well done, Kahlani! Raymond Terrace PS A community member witnessed Asher consistently displaying true RTPS values. He confidently introduced himself with excellent manners and went out of his way to help pack their groceries and load them into the trolley without being prompted. Asher was also very polite and thoughtful during their conversation, taking the time to ask about the community member’s wellbeing. His initiative and respectful behaviour left a great impression on those around him, demonstrating that he is a fantastic representative of our school. Grahamstown PS During a recent OzTag Gala Day, Mo'ale consistently demonstrated our Grahamstown Public School values and represented our school with pride. He showed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the day,

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encouraging his teammates and making a genuine effort to include and support other students. Mo'ale treated his teammates, opponents and officials with respect and maintained a positive attitude both on and off the field. His kindness, teamwork and inclusive nature were noticed by those around him, demonstrating that he is a fantastic representative of our school. Irrawang HS Cooper was an incredible help when IHS recently hosted the Public Education Awards, going above and beyond to help set up the hall. His willingness to step up, support the staff and get things done was greatly appreciated and made a real difference to the success of the event. Congratulations, Cooper, on demonstrating our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best. Hunter River HS Larni is nominated for her

excellent community contribution. Larni assisted Raymond Terrace Public School by umpiring at the NSW Netball Cup. She was on time, polite and encouraging towards players who were learning the game. Larni gave thoughtful feedback and umpired fairly. Great job, Larni! Salt Ash PS Tyson is receiving this award for showing positivity and respect while performing cultural dance in Wakakirri. Despite feeling nervous, he proudly participated and showed great respect for his culture, demonstrating our PBL value of respect. Well done, Tyson! Medowie PS Max Marshall consistently demonstrates empathy and kindness towards everyone around him. He is a positive role model who lives our school expectations every

day through his respectful actions, caring nature and willingness to support others. Congratulations, Max! Seaham PS Tayte has been observed going above and beyond in supporting staff at Seaham Public School. He regularly organises equipment, puts things away and checks that resources are ready for teachers to use. He does this without being asked and is becoming a very responsible member of the Seaham school community. Karuah PS Mia is nominated for her outstanding initiative and helpfulness. When a lost dog entered the local IGA, Mia calmly assisted in guiding the dog outside and waited with it until the owner arrived. This allowed the workers of the IGA to continue serving customers without disruption. Her polite manners and willingness to help truly made a positive difference. Well done, Mia!

Group photo of award recipients from Term 3, Week 6. Photo: Submitted.

Unplugged: a digital safety movement for kids PORT Stephens Unplugged, the nonprofit movement that aims to empower the community to counter children’s overuse of technology, was launched recently. q

After months of behindthe-scenes work, Unplugged had its community launch at St Philip’s Christian College on 24 August, with strong interest and participation from both adults and children. Emma Stilinovic, psychologist

The Port Stephens Unplugged board. Photo: Nico Lombardo.

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at Strive Hive, delivered a research-based presentation on the dangers of social media and divisive algorithms. While the topic is not new, finding a solution is as difficult as ‘fighting biology’. “The part of the brain that basically says ‘that’s enough, we’ve had enough time,’ isn’t fully developed until the age of 25,” said Ms Stilinovic. “Tech companies know that young brains don’t have brakes: they know that they’re desperate for connections, and they allow kids to get them.” Since 2017, there’s been a dramatic increase in childhood anxiety and depression. Compared to previous generations, today’s kids are also experiencing a decrease in creativity, memory, timemanagement skills and, for the first time, intelligence. Delaying the introduction of smartphones to children by replacing them with ‘dumbphones’ is the best way to combat these issues. However, as many parents know, that’s far

from easy. “What we’re trying to produce is something that can be tailored,” board member Dale Hourihan said. Port Stephens Unplugged is striving to implement a community-based approach where children and guardians can get real, unstructured face-to-face time together, free of pressure or guilt. Some of the events planned include technology-free connect and play family days, digital detox bootcamps and other community gatherings. Unplugged is also campaigning for schools to return to traditional pen and paper learning, as well as opening their gates on weekends to give children a safe space to interact with their peers.chnology plays an important part in our society. However, Port Stephens Unplugged hopes more people will join the movement to learn how to help children navigate a world where the importance of play over screen time is being forgotten.

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Personalised ceremonies, meaningful locations, locally sourced food, handmade details and unconventional reception styles can all help turn a wedding into something uniquely memorable. Spring is also an important season for the many local businesses involved in bringing weddings together. Celebrants, photographers, florists, caterers, venues, accommodation providers, hair and beauty professionals, musicians, jewellers, dressmakers and countless other suppliers all play a part in transforming months — and sometimes years — of planning into one unforgettable day. For couples preparing to walk down the aisle this spring, the weeks ahead will be filled with final fittings, seating plans, lastminute decisions and growing excitement. Whether the celebration is an intimate gathering or a grand affair, spring provides a fitting reminder of what weddings are ultimately about — new beginnings, shared futures and celebrating love surrounded by the people who matter most.

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OPINION & LETTERS On the Couch From the Mayor's desk Dorin's Drawings

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DEAR Jasminda,

Reaching new heights for Newcastle Airport AROUND this time last year, I had the privilege of taking part in the official opening of the new international terminal at Newcastle Airport. One year on, it’s wonderful to see the hard work behind this transformation is already being recognised on the national stage. Newcastle Airport was recently named Australia’s Airport of the Year at the 2026 Australian Aviation Awards, a well-deserved nod to how far the airport has come. But beyond the industry trophy, the real win is what this milestone means for those of us living here in Port Stephens. Our investment as co-owners in the airport is about making travel simpler, more accessible and more affordable for local families. For years, taking an international holiday or catching certain domestic flights meant a trip to Sydney. Thanks to this upgrade, we can now fly straight from our own backyard to destinations like Perth, Bali and Hobart, as well as the more recently launched flight to Singapore via Bali. It’s our gateway to the world, and when visitors can land directly in our region, they spend money at our local shops, accommodation and visitor attractions, keeping our tourism and hospitality industry strong. Because the airport sits alongside our major manufacturing and defence hubs at Williamtown and Tomago, its growth is also attracting global talent and securing thousands of local jobs. We’re giving our kids and grandkids the opportunity to build great careers right here at home. Our long-term investment in the airport’s growth will also mean future revenue can be used to fund the everyday needs of our residents, such as upgrading local roads, fixing drains and building new pathways. We’re no longer just a dot on the map. Port Stephens is an international gateway, and we’ll make sure the rewards of this success are felt directly in our local streets, shops and homes.

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I’VE just been told of my success in getting a new job. While I’m thrilled, part of it involves networking. Not only do I hate large social gatherings, I also have trouble remembering people’s names. I’m considering declining the job offer. Larry C.

Nuclear subs questions remain unanswered DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM appalled that lobbyists at Hunter Defence Conference (NBN News, 26 August) are pushing for a nuclear submarine base in Newcastle. There has been no community consultation and no opportunity for Newcastle and Port Stephens residents to ask important questions about the proposal. Firstly, nuclear-propelled submarines carry tonnes of highly enriched uranium - potentially explosive weapons-grade material. What are the risks for Newcastle residents in hosting boats loaded with such dangerous, radioactive material?

DEAR Larry, SOCIAL anxiety can be debilitating and can result in numerous behaviours, including shunning the limelight and becoming an obscure agony aunt for a local paper. While I’m not suggesting this is your particular affliction, it could be, and it may be why you dislike networking. Alternatively, it could be because you detest the sensory overload of being surrounded by nattering people wearing lanyards and ill-fitting suits in a conference room with Jackson Pollock-style

Secondly, nuclear subs eventually retire and need to be dismantled. Britain has taken 43 years to dismantle just one retired submarine. Currently, 23 disused nuclear subs are still stranded in UK ports - 16 at Devonport Dockyard, including 12 still loaded with irradiated reactor fuel - and seven at Rosyth Dockyard. The UK Submarine Dismantling Project’s whole-life cost is estimated at £541.73 million in 2024-25 prices ($A 1.02 billion). Will AUKUS subs present similar problems for Australian ports? Will Newcastle become a nuclear submarine graveyard? What will it cost to dismantle AUKUS subs?

What are the risks of radioactive leaks or criminal theft from stranded nuclear vessels in our port? Finally, what will happen to the tonnes of highly radioactive nuclear waste generated by submarine nuclear reactors, and where will the nuclear waste be stored?

provides a pathway to 100 per cent renewable electricity from 2033, while in Queensland Rio has already contracted 2.8GW of renewable energy to help repower its Gladstone operations. These are commercial investment decisions aimed at keeping Australian aluminium internationally competitive. Troy also overlooks a fundamental fact: NSW's coal-fired power stations are privately owned. Governments don't decide how long Origin operates Eraring or AGL operates Bayswater. The companies that own and operate these power stations are making those decisions. They are retiring ageing coal assets and investing in renewables, storage and firming because that

is where they see the future of the energy market. And the Tomago agreement isn't simply taxpayers picking up the tab. It secures 1000 direct jobs and another 5000 across the Hunter, requires Tomago to invest at least $1.1 billion in the smelter, and underpins nearly 3GW of new renewable generation and firming. Importantly, the agreement also provides for revenue to flow back to the Federal Government when aluminium prices are high. The real question for taxpayers is: what would it have cost the Hunter and Australia not to support Tomago? Losing the smelter would mean losing thousands of jobs, around $800 million in annual local

aligned journalistic perspectives. While I will be commentating on the view of others, their background views are highly accurate, so they hold considerable value for me when I try to work out what is really going on within our nation. So, what are these insiders predicting for our future and where are we presently at in the political and economic structure of our country? For the last 60 years, Australia has been positioned in the centre of the left or right divide. But, now our centre has been greatly hollowed out due to the fact that the majority political views are now held at the very edges of the

left and right. The socialist left and the conservative right now make up close to 80 per cent of our views. However, the ALP and Green alliance is seen as the stable, reliable, but unpopular force, while the conservative right of Liberals and Nationals has offended its followers to the point where they are deserting it in favour of the ultra-right One Nation, with its 20 per cent following. As we are now being governed to favour the edges, it is becoming more difficult to get the necessary support to deliver acceptable outcomes, which is leaving the voting

Tomago deal is an investment, not a bailout DEAR News Of The Area,

IN his recent letter (Tomago Aluminium bailout is a crisis of Government policy, NOTA, 27/8/26), Troy Radford describes the Tomago Aluminium agreement as a bailout caused by government energy policy. He's right about one thing: Tomago is enormously important to the Hunter. But blaming renewable energy for Tomago's challenges ignores what the company and its majority owner Rio Tinto are actually doing. Tomago needs cheaper, reliable electricity to remain internationally competitive, and Rio Tinto is investing heavily in renewable energy to secure the future of its Australian aluminium operations. At Tomago, the new agreement

carpet and flickering fluorescent lights. And you hate it even more when one of those people comes up to you, arm extended for a power handshake, before spending the next 15 minutes talking about the weather and/or the traffic and then doing a deep-dive into the problematic intersection of digital nomadism and corporate governance, the whole time seemingly unaware of the parsley sprig lodged between his front teeth. Larry, my suggestion is to do what everyone else does. First, head to the pre-meeting wine bar (or avail yourself of your accommodation’s minibar) and/or practise the art of the tilted-head nod and the ‘is that Veronica from Melbourne at the canapé table? It is! Please excuse me,’ exit strategy. As for remembering people’s names, the easiest way is to use their name frequently during initial discussions, and then come up with an association. You need to be careful with this, though. If a person’s name is Tom and your association is Jones, don’t accidentally call him David after the department store when you next meet. Even worse, don’t go up to him, clear your throat, and burst into ‘My, my, my Delilah.’ Carpe diem, Jasminda. Until these and many other questions are answered, Hunter residents have a right to oppose a submarine base in our area. Regards, Kenneth Higgs, Raymond Terrace.

spending, $2.2 billion in annual economic activity, and a strategically important Australian manufacturing capability. That's not simply a subsidy. It's an investment in keeping jobs, industry and manufacturing capability in Australia. The energy transition certainly has challenges, and governments must get reliability, affordability and infrastructure right. But the Hunter's choice isn't between renewable energy and manufacturing. The challenge is using the energy transition to keep industries like Tomago, and their jobs, here in the Hunter. Justin Page, Coordinator, Hunter Jobs Alliance.

WRITE DIRECTION: Prediction for our political future By John BLACKBOURN

I HAVE just finished watching my favourite Sunday morning TV program, the ABC’s Insiders, hosted by David Speers. It was the 25-year celebration show featuring its original instigators, especially its first host Barry Cassidy. Conceived while they were working as overseas media correspondents, it was my choice as the “must-watch” show for its impressive lineup of commentators and guests. It provides highly informed information and predictions from non-

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population turned off, frustrated and completely disenfranchised when it comes to solving the cost of living, housing availability, inflation and interest rate issues. The result is a continual decline of our standard of living, which each side of the political divide seems unable to correct. The consensus of the view from the panellists sounds like more of the same after the next federal election. Which suggests to me that we need to consider the real prospect of an economic downturn for the share market, real estate values and our standard of living due to this indecision.

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Some reckon Young Westy knew every crab by name Stinker's Stories

By John 'Stinker' CLARKE

THERE were two fishermen by the name of “Westy Davis”. “Old Westy”, Alfred George, was born in Nelson Bay in 1890, enlisted in the First A.I.F in 1915 and was a member of the first group to be sent overseas. Old Westy served with distinction before being wounded in action, returning to Australia on board the Karmala. In 1920 he married Elizabeth Pedelty, and the couple had six children. The eldest, Richard was the skipper on the old Lugerina and the Koondaloo, the punts that crossed the Hunter River from Stockton to Newcastle. When they stopped running in Newcastle, both punts, along with the Sydney vessel, Showboat, were towed up north, but struck bad weather off Treachery Beach at South West Rocks. All three were washed ashore where they remain to this day, rusting in the sand. Bill, Reece, Mary and Margaret followed before the youngest, Keith, the next “Westy”, was born in 1934. With still plenty of fight in him, Old Westy re-enlisted in the Forces in 1940 at the age of 50 years and 2 months and was later discharged medically unfit. He died in 1959. Interesting to note that commercial fishermen were not expected to go to war, although most chose to go. Their contribution to the war effort was seen as providing food. Ron ‘Tekka’ Tarrant remembers Old Westy’s army service with a

smile. Old Westy Davis was in the Army with him and Cec Bagnall. They were down at Fort Scratchley in Newcastle, but Old Westy got caught AWL in Hunter Street, walking along with his boots slung over his shoulder. His punishment was to be transferred. “Whatever you do,” pleaded Old Westy, “don’t send me to that bloody place they call Tomaree at the entrance to Port Stephens. Don’t send me there. I won’t go”. “You’ll go where we tell you,” said the commanding officer. He’d made his decision: “You are being transferred to Tomaree.” According to Tekka, he was never there. “He was up the Myall prawning. He’d rest his gun on the sentry box, take off his boots and head up into the Myall with all the fishermen.” When Old Westy hit Shoal Bay beach on his return, he was in more strife as the replacement guard intended to arrest him at gunpoint. Old Westy waded ashore with a basket of freshly cooked Myall prawns. “Don’t worry about it mate,” he said. “I’ve got all these for the boss.” “Free to pass,” declared the sentry. “Young Westy”, Keith Alfred Davis, started fishing at an early age, literally following in his father’s footsteps after losing his mother at the age of 10. The boy lived in his father’s shadow and began learning the fishermen’s secrets early in life. Young Keith wasn’t entirely convinced that he could be a fisherman, so he decided to work at the Masonite factory. After three months, there was no doubt in his mind – he was going to be a fisherman. Young Westy married Sue Holbert, and they made a great team. After speaking to all the old commercial fishermen from around the area, one of the few constants is

that Young Westy was considered to be the undisputed number one crabber in the port. Anyone can catch a crab, but when it comes to making a good living over many years, it takes far more than a hit-and-miss approach. Westy knew from experience the seasonal movements of the crabs, their reaction to changes in the wind and water temperature - even their habits and behavioural patterns. Some reckon that he knew every crab by name. He would set his mud crab traps in creeks and salt water drains that others would consider to be out of reach or too difficult. There is no doubting the words of long-time fishing partner Trevor Holbert: “He was the ‘King of the Crabs’: the best crabber in the port, black crabs or blue, was young Westy,” he said. “He would go to extraordinary lengths to catch crabs. “‘The Crab Man’” had a chainsaw in the boat and he would motor way up into the narrowest of feeder streams when they were little more than a drain flowing into the main streams. “He would saw back the branches hanging across the creeks so that he could get further up to set his traps, many times in less than a metre of water.” ’Radium’, licensed LFB No 1887, was his first dinghy, named because she was dearer than radium.

The original timber ‘Radium’ was torn apart in the big seas in 1974 when the Signa came ashore. It was May and the boat was pulled up high and dry at Hawks Nest Beach and tied to a tree where it was considered to be safe from the elements. The huge seas tore q Young Westy in his earlier years. the stem out of her and Photo: Supplied by John Clarke. she was never repaired. The boat’s name was retained for the fibreglass dinghy that a quarter-plate aluminium Stingray followed. built to Westy’s specific crabbing Brenolli was named after Keith’s needs and designed by a company in daughter Brenda and Sue’s mum, Wacol, Queensland. Olive. A little trawler that worked the The company was not real keen lakes but was unsuitable for what to alter the shape of their regular Westy really wanted to do - chase boat design. However, Westy’s boat crabs. was to be for a purpose other than He didn’t want a boat that swung fishing, and he insisted the sides be on an anchor. lowered as their original was too “I want a boat that is going to “high wooded” (high sided), and was come home on the trailer every night wide enough to accommodate two and not have to worry about her crab traps side by side. swinging out there in a gale,” he said. The new owner finally got all that Westy’s first crab boat he asked for except for one detail. was Thumper, an old Hercules The company insisted that the new DeHavilland that made a distinctive boat be painted – a waste of time and thumping sound as it ploughed into money, in Westy’s opinion. the waves, built up by the wind when Working in the new boat, Westy’s it picked up in the port. wife Sue heard the same thumping Thumper was poorly designed for sound and said: “You might as well what Westy was doing, so it was time call this one Thumper too”. for a boat more suitable for crabbing. And, so it was named, ‘Thumper The result was a super crab boat, Too’.

That is exactly what Colesy did, returning with an interesting and varied bag of fish. A real believer in soft plastics, Colesy chose to fly fish over the weekend and had great

he was surprised to discover schools of salmon deep inside the harbour. There is no doubt that Port Stephens is a fishing wonderland. You just need to know where to look.

Secrets for potential champion fishers By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

THERE are some very good recreational fishers in Port Stephens. Lemon Tree champ Wayne Coles is one of them. I have been asked: “What makes a champion recreational fisher?” To me it is all about the ability to find fish yourself and not rely on others to pass on information. Catching fish is simple. Finding them is the hard part. Remember, there are many places where fish are not found. Those spots need to be avoided. Over the years, excellent fishers have gathered extensive knowledge that can only be gained by time on the water. Numerous variables come into consideration to catch fish consistently: tidal movement, the time of day, the moon, wind strength and direction, current strength and direction, water temperature, and seasonal changes must be calculated. Which species is to be targeted and what is the best way to guarantee results - bait, lures or plastics?

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When these factors have been taken into account, thoughts go to the correct tackle – hook size, line and a suitable boat. Then it is time to go fishing!

q Young Westy at work. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.

success with luderick on a green weed fly. Bream, flathead and a salmon were all taken on plastics. Fishing west of Soldiers Point,

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Bird flu threat hits close to home By Althea GUINSBERG

PORT STEPHENS residents are being urged to keep an eye on local birdlife as Australia faces the ongoing spread of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. During an online webinar on Monday 24 August, Professor Hugh Possingham, President of BirdLife Australia, and Kim Farley spoke about what the virus could mean for Australia's wildlife and what ordinary people can do to help. For Port Stephens, with its beaches, wetlands, estuaries and large populations of seabirds and waterbirds, the issue is particularly close to home. Professor Possingham said some birds were more vulnerable than others, particularly waterbirds such as ducks, swans and geese, as well as shorebirds, birds of prey and species that gather in large colonies. There is also concern for threatened species with already small populations, where the loss of even a relatively small number of birds could have a major impact. One of the strongest messages was that protecting wildlife is not only about responding once birds become sick. Professor Possingham urged people to

contact their politicians and push for more funding to give Australian wildlife a fighting chance. The webinar supported calls for the Federal Government to establish a $200 million wildlife resilience fund to protect wildlife and strengthen Australia's response to H5N1. Participants were also encouraged to contact their local MPs and the federal Environment and Agriculture Minister, as well as support calls to restrict some rat poisons, which can cause secondary poisoning in birds of prey and scavengers. Closer to home, there are simple things Port Stephens residents can do. If you come across a sick or dead bird, you’re advised to Avoid, Record, Report. Do not touch the bird or try to rescue it. Keep children and pets away, record where you found it and report it to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888. People can also help by regularly cleaning bird baths, but reconsider feeding wild birds as it can bring large numbers of birds together in one place.

q Professor Hugh Possingham, President of BirdLife Australia. Photo: Nature Media Centre. Dogs should be under control around beaches, wetlands, estuaries and sandbars and kept away from sick or dead wildlife. For a community surrounded by such an incredible variety of birdlife, the webinar was a timely reminder that everyone can play a role in the bird flu crisis.

Friendly rivalry on the pickleball court By Althea GUINSBERG

MORE than 100 pickleball players took to the Tomaree Netball Courts on Sunday for a new competition bringing Port Stephens players together with their Sydney rivals. The inaugural Interclub Challenge was held on 30 August between the Port Stephens Pickleball Club and Around the Ponds (ATP) Pickleball Club, which is based around the Kellyville area. There was plenty of friendly rivalry on the courts, with both clubs keen to be the first winners of the new trophy. Mixed-gender teams competed across Intermediate, Advanced and Elite divisions, giving players of different skill levels the chance to represent their club. After plenty of close games, it was ATP who took the inaugural trophy back to Sydney. The competition demonstrated exactly what pickleball is all about, according to Port Stephens Pickleball Club President, John Grace. “Friendly competition, enjoyment and a strong sense of community,” he said. “It was fantastic to see more than 100 players come together to represent their clubs and support one another.” There was no shortage of competition between the two clubs. “There was certainly a competitive edge, with both clubs keen to take home the

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q 100 Pickleball players coming together for the ultimate rivalry. Photo: Sean Andrews.

inaugural trophy, but the sportsmanship and friendship shown between the players were the real highlights of the day,” ATP Pickleball Club President Scott Fisk said. Once the official competition was over and the trophy presented, the players joined together in mixed social teams. The event called for a big effort behind the scenes, with volunteers and organisers helping prepare the courts, coordinate teams

and keep matches running throughout the day. Port Stephens Pickleball Club thanked everyone who helped make the first challenge possible, along with FD Pickleball and Pickleodian for supporting the event. With the first competition proving popular, both clubs hope to make the Interclub Challenge a regular event. For Port Stephens, there is also the small matter of winning the trophy next time.

NSW Golf Croquet Open Doubles By David WILSON

NSW GOLF Croquet Open Doubles The NSW Golf Croquet Open Doubles Championship was hosted by Newcastle National Park Croquet Club from Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd August 2026. 16 doubles pairs entered and the qualifying round was played as 2 blocks of 8 pairs with the top 4 from each block progressing to the knock-out finals. The qualifying round was played as 13-point games with a 1-hour time limit; the knockout final games were played as best-ofthree. 4 members from Nelson Bay Croquet Club entered: Rob Batho & Marty Quirke were seeded in Block A and Faby Batho & Sherry Gordon were seeded in Block 2. With some of the best players in NSW and ACT entered, the competition would be intense. Neither pair qualified for the final play-off and played in the consolation knock-out. Faby & Sherry progressed to the semi-final, finishing 4th and winning 5 games across the championship – an excellent outcome in this company. In the championship final, Aniko Osvald & Robert Ey (Mosman/Canberra) beat Pauline Markwell & Chris Williamson (Royal Sydney Golf Club/Toronto) 7-3 7-5 to be declared state champions.

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Navigators on course for championship By Chris KARAS NELSON Bay Navigators’ 21-years netball team is flying high and poised for premiership honours. The skilful lineup demonstrated why they’re firm favourites to clinch the Newcastle Netball Association 21-years Division 2 competition after blitzing second-ranked Souths Holly 52-30 in last Saturday’s qualifying final at the National Park courts. It was a dominant finals performance by the talented Navigators outfit – just seven days after slamming Souths 47-28 in the final round of the regular season. After wrapping up the minor premiership, the Nelson Bay girls will now fly the flag for Port Stephens on Grand Final day in Newcastle after a near-perfect season. The well-drilled Navigators won 13 of their

15 regular-season fixtures to claim the minor title, with one of their early clashes with the Holly abandoned. Wests Leagues Warriors are the only club to defeat the Navigators this season – posting a narrow 13-12 victory on May 30. Souths Holly will meet Norths Seahawks in this Saturday’s preliminary final after the latter downed Wests Leagues Wildcats 28-23 in a knockout clash. The Navigators could be joined on Newcastle Grand Final Day by two other Nelson Bay clubs – the North Stars Under-15s and Nautics Under-17s. All-conquering Souths Argon advanced to the 15-years Division One Grand Final after toppling the second-ranked North Stars 39-23 in last weekend’s qualifying final. It was an impressive victory by the undefeated

minor premiers, who will now oppose the winner of this Saturday’s preliminary final clash between the North Stars and Wests Leagues Panthers after they eliminated Souths Kyanite 47-29. Souths Ironbark extended

PORT STEPHENS News Of The Area q Nelson Bay Navigators advanced to the Newcastle Netball 21 years Division Two Grand Final. Photo: Nelson Bay Netball.

their winning streak in the 17-years Division Three series by sinking secondplaced Nelson Bay Nautics 31-17 in the qualifying final. The star-studded Ironbark combination finished undefeated minor

premiers and will prove hard to beat for this year’s title. Nelson Bay get another crack in this Saturday’s preliminary final against Waratah Cruisers, who soaked up the pressure to eliminate Souths Jarrah 34-33.

the June long weekend due to injuries and other representative sporting commitments and lost their only match to Greta-Branxton 22-14 in the recent qualifying final at Tomaree Sports Complex. Nelson Bay rediscovered their winning groove when they slammed West Maitland Roos 24-12 in last Saturday’s preliminary final at McKeachie’s Sportsground in Aberglasslyn to advance to the title decider. Now the girls have set their sights on premiership glory and squaring the ledger with the powerful Colts side. It is the second successive year that the Marlins will feature in an under-14s women’s tackle grand final after finishing runners-up in 2025. In a historic season for the club, the Marlins fielded a record three women’s tackle teams in the Hunter Junior

League’s under-12, under-14 and under-16 competitions. Nelson Bay’s promising under-16 Marlins finished third in the Division Three women’s tackle competition and bowed out of title reckoning after a 24-18 preliminary final loss to Stockton Sharks last weekend at Lynn Oval. Under the guidance of co-coaches Whaler and Trent Colley, the Marlins’ under-14s have captured the imagination of the Port Stephens sporting public with their enterprising style of play. Outstanding halves Cruiz Manning and Maebel Colley have proved attacking lynchpins and try-scoring machines – creating opportunities with their natural ball skills, turn of speed and vision. The team’s powerhouse forward pack have laid the foundations for many a

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q Nelson Bay Marlins’ talented under-14 women's tackle team have dominated the Hunter Junior League Division 3 competition this season with enterprising play. By Chris KARAS NELSON Bay Marlins Junior Rugby League Club will be chasing silverware this weekend in the women’s tackle ranks. The club’s talented under-14 Girls squad are

primed to bring home the Hunter Junior League Division Three trophy when they square off with rivals Greta-Branxton Colts in grand final action this Saturday at St John Oval in Charlestown. Ben Whaler’s fast-

developing crop of firstyear rookies have taken the competition by storm this season – chalking up 12 wins from their 13 fixtures to capture the minor premiership. The team had to forfeit a match to the Colts over

contingent travelled to the game and provided vocal support for both the Nelson Bay and Medowie Marauders teams that featured in the Presidents Cup and Patrons Shield grand finals. Moore potted an early penalty goal before Gropers’ halfback Kade Redmond capitalised on a passing rush soon after with a darting run to open the try-scoring. Fullback Liam Piatrasek converted to give Nelson Bay a 7-3 lead. Scone regained the lead, 8-7, when power-running centre Caleb Taylor burst through to score the first of his two tries after eight minutes. A second Moore penalty goal, two yellow cards and a determined try by winger Isaac Field enabled the Brumbies to hold a 16-7 advantage at the half-time interval.

Redmond and flanker Hayden Wilson were replaced by forward Shane Jarvis and utility Brayden McMaster after the break, and within minutes of the restart, Scone flanker Jack Albury crossed for his team’s third try, with Moore adding the extras. The Gropers continued to push hard in a physical contest but conceded a fourth try when Brumbies ace Taylor grabbed a double to extend his side’s lead by 21 points. Nelson Bay rallied, and in a rolling maul, a try was awarded to prop Riley Byfield, with Pietraszek converting. In a mass swap, Jarvis, centre Marcel Ikinofo, Riley Byfield, Luke Sweeney and Taraq Hall left the pitch to get Ross Buchan, Nathan Mcleay, Hayden Wilson and John Lundie on with fresh legs. Moore booted another penalty goal for a 31-14 lead before the Gropers responded

Gropers’ grand final heartbreak By Chris KARAS NELSON Bay’s first-grade rugby team has fallen agonisingly short in the quest for the 2026 Hunter Suburban Rugby Presidents Cup A Grade championship trophy. Scone Brumbies rule the roost after securing back-toback premiership titles with a hard-fought 34-24 grand final victory over the Gropers last Saturday at Newcastle’s No. 2 Sportsground. The trusty boot of classy Brumbies fly-half and skipper Darcy Moore proved the difference in another epic clash between the competition heavyweights. Both sides finished with four tries apiece, but it was Moore’s tally of four penalty goals and a try conversion that helped the Scone club retain their title. A large Port Stephens

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Nelson Bay Breezers were another Port Stephens club to perform with distinction in the strong Newcastle Netball Association – finishing a creditable fifth in the Seniors Division Seven competition. victory with their drive up front, high work rates and punishing defence. Rising lock forward Harper Harvey, back rowers Indyana Chapman and Meah Richards, props Harper Lewis and Arabella Whaler and hooker Harlow Colley have turned in consistent displays, with support from Amara Small, Billie Sommerville, Emerald O’Malley, Jessie Last and Adlyn Wilson. Spearheaded by the classy pairing of team captain Colley and livewire Manning, the Marlins can boast one of the most dynamic back divisions in the women’s tackle division. Nelson Bay have a gun fullback in Shae Vogtmann, crack centre combination of State relay sprinter Fern Cullimore and the dashing Harlow Earnshaw, who have dented a few reputations with their rugged defence, and quicksilver wingers in Grace Walshe and Laila Shires, who provide plenty of strike power out wide.

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successful 2026 campaign – unearthing an array of junior talent and stumbling on a winning recipe of youth and experience in the big end-ofseason matches.

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Maestro Maebel shows her class By Chris KARAS CORLETTE schoolgirl Maebel Colley has experienced a memorable week on the local sporting front. Fresh after being named Player of the NSW Combined High Schools under-15 touch football team, the emerging rugby league halfback has steered the Nelson Bay Marlins into a Hunter Junior League grand final appearance. The outstanding Tomaree High School athlete was at her skilful best in last Saturday’s 24-12 triumph over West Maitland Roos in the Women’s Tackle under-14 Division 3 preliminary final at Aberglassyn. Rookie playmaker Maebel produced another smart display in the number seven jumper to help the Marlins advance to this year’s grand final. The Nelson Bay club are on a mission when they tackle Greta-Branxton Colts in this weekend’s trophy decider at St John Oval, Charlestown. After tasting their first

defeat of the season when humbled 22-14 by the Colts in the qualifying final, the welldrilled Marlins are keen to exact revenge. In top prospect Maebel, the club has unearthed a real trump card. The naturally gifted halfback has enjoyed a dream debut season – captaining the Marlins to a minor premiership title and proving a points-scoring machine in her first stint of tackle rugby league. Maebel has made a huge impact in this year’s Hunter Junior League by scoring an incredible personal tally of 174 points in the under-14s women’s tackle competition. This includes a staggering 27 tries and 33 goals in 12 matches played to date – a tremendous achievement by the rookie dynamo. Her halves partner Cruiz Manning has also proved a try-scoring sensation for the Marlins, bagging an impressive 18 four-pointers since joining the team in the early rounds. Maebel, Cruiz and sprint

star Mia McDonald all starred for the NSW Combined High Schools under-15s touch football team that won the recent State All Schools championship tournament in Sydney. All three represented Tomaree High School and are Nelson Bay Neptunes junior touch football products. McDonald, who is part of the Marlins’ under-16 women’s tackle squad, was later chosen to represent NSW All Schools. In a cruel twist, classy middle Maebel was overlooked for selection in the NSW All Schools squad despite being named the triumphant NSW CHS team’s most valuable player by tournament officials.

deeds of the Gropers’ first grade and under-1616s outfits in Hunter Suburban and Junior Rugby grand finals last weekend.

While the Scone Brumbies captured back-to-back Presidents Cup A Grade titles it was the junior Gropers who won the hearts of rugby diehards with a courageous performance in the 32-24 loss to Maitland Blacks at Townson Oval. A late try by prop Kehaati Palu sealed victory for Maitland after they led 25-24 in a pulsating trophy decider. Despite the heartbreak, the junior Gropers can hold their heads high after spirited performances throughout the Hunter Junior Rugby finals series. Seven days after toppling the powerful Merewether club 28-24 in a gripping preliminary final, the talented Nelson Bay colts left

everything out on the field in a crackerjack grand final contest. In a fine exhibition of character and skill, the young Gropers fought until the final whistle. Nelson Bay co-coaches Casey Dunning and Lachlan Hancock were proud of their charges’ efforts against the much-vaunted Maitland combination. “From the first game of the season to the grand final, they’ve shown commitment, resilience, determination and plenty of heart,” beamed Dunning. “What an achievement to make it all the way to the grand final and what a season to be proud of,” he reflected. “The future looks bright

for this group and we can’t wait to see what they can achieve next season,” Dunning added. Gropers’ mentor Hancock described the grand final effort as “an amazing game from an amazing group of players.” “They’ve kept us entertained all year and put in some unbelievable performances” he rejoiced. The junior Gropers kept themselves in the hunt with tries by emerging fullback Jack Costello, number eight Ashton Boyd-Smith, centre Wade Rolston and winger Oliver Hoffman and two conversions by classy five eighth Matthew Green. Other Gropers juniors to shine were forward

mainstays Cooper Shoemark, hooker Patrick Buehler, Kelly Sommerville, Will Enright, Joshua Payne, Flynn Squires and Joshua Perry along with skilful halves Lachlan Dunning and fly half Green, centre Caden Foster and winger Jackson Cone. A testimony of the Gropers’ depth of junior talent were the capable crop of interchange players in Ben Coyne, Riley Pascoe, Xavier Powell, Oska Sutter, Lloyd Khamala, Percy Rowe, Ashton Elliott and young gun Harrison Stone. Promising Maitland five eighth Nate Vesper contributed 17 of his team’s 32 points with a try, three conversions and two penalty goals.

spree from full forward Riley Hawes, the Bulldogs staged a remarkable comeback. The turning point came in the third term, with the Bulldogs restricting the Nelson Bay team to just two behinds in a masterful defensive effort while booting four six-pointers to grab a 6455 lead. Both teams kicked three goals in the final term as Warners Bay maintained their second-half revival.

Nelson Bay’s legendary full forward Billy Barton finished with five goals in a fine kicking display, with Mitchell Hall, Wayd Blackburne, Adam Grant, Sean McGrath, Jayden Baldwin-Rymer and Andrew McConnell also posting sixpointers. Nelson Bay Marlins’ women’s team have qualified for the Senior Women’s Cup final series after rolling Warners Bay 46-32 in a low-

scoring tussle at Dick Burwell Oval. The sixth-ranked Marlins face third-ranked Cardiff Hawks in an elimination final this Saturday. Members of the Marlins’ 2016 premiership-winning women’s team were in attendance as the club celebrated an incredible 10year milestone. Warners Bay led 18-13 at the first break before the Marlins rallied with four

goals in the second quarter to grab a 27-19 advantage at the half-time break. Nelson Bay established a 46-26 lead at the end of the third quarter before restricting the Bulldogs to four behinds in the final term. The Marlins were best served by fullback Olivia Feldman, followers Annalise Norton, Jazlyn Stevens, centre Charlotte Connick, halfback Mikaela Burrows and halfforward Scarlett Lack.

q Outstanding Nelson Bay Neptunes touch football prospects Maebel Colley, Mia McDonald and Cruiz Manning. Photo: Nelson Bay Touch Football.

Heartbreak for under-16 Gropers in Hunter Junior Rugby grand final

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q Nelson Bay Junior under-16 Gropers produced courageous performances during this year’s Hunter Junior Rugby finals series. Photo: Caleb Nettle Media.

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Panthers lock horns with the winner of the Bombers v Hawks contest in qualifying semi-finals on September 12. The tenacious Bulldogs produced a stunning secondhalf display to sink the inform Marlins by nine points in a gripping contest. Nelson Bay continued its purple form patch with

a rousing first-quarter performance – booting four goals and four behinds to skip to a 28-8 advantage. There was no letting up in the second period as the Marlins and Bulldogs posted four goals apiece to give the Nelson Bay side an 18-point advantage at the half-time break. Inspired by a five-goal

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If you’re someone who finds international dramas where everyone speaks English unrealistic, be careful what you wish for. This cinematic Cold War thriller switches organically between English, Romanian, German, Arabic and Russian, depending on who’s speaking. The six-part story follows a rather perilous week in the life of fictional figure Victor Godeanu (Alec Secareanu, above right), the right-hand man to actual Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu (Claudiu Bleont) in 1978. Rightly fearful he’s about to be exposed as a Soviet spy, Victor takes a diplomatic trip to Germany as his chance to defect to the United States.

After last year’s Block saw bold colour-drenched rooms feature prominently, the class of 2026 has been much more sparing when it comes to highimpact hues. Beige, cream and natural tones have ruled supreme, but judge Shaynna Blaze declared during last night’s judging that the design “needs a deﬁbrillator” and halfway through the competition, the teams are ﬁnally starting to see the light. This week’s guest suites introduce a green marble benchtop and pink tiling (don’t worry, they’re in separate houses) to the rather pallid palette we’ve seen so far. There’s also plenty of colourful commentary as 2018 contestant Spence Thomson steps in to help Tayla while dad Rick (both above) is recovering in hospital.

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Knee deep in Scottish stereotypes – from tartan and haggis to bagpipes and deep-fried Mars bars – Shaun Micallef guides comedian Luke McGregor (below right) on a tour of his ancestral homeland. The Hobart-born Rosehaven star admits he doesn’t know much about where his family comes from – and is surprised to learn his great-grandfather’s ﬁrst name, let alone what he did for a living or why he left for Australia in 1930. After getting “kilted up” in Edinburgh, the travelling companions embark on an immersive journey through McGregor’s family tree. 0409

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6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: No Good Deed. (2020, Mav, 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 MOVIE: The Movie Star And The Cowboy. (2023, 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 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 Gogglebox Aust. (PGlsv, 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 Gardening Australia. Tammy Huynh makes a vertical garden. 8.20 Saint-Pierre. (Final, Mlv) Arch’s investigation into Gallagher comes to a head. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) Nine artists create portraits of Carrie Bickmore, Marc Fennell and Ellie Cole. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (M, R) 11.55 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (PGv) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Maw) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Spy/Master. (Premiere, Mav) 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+s, R) 1.20 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal, R) 2.15 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 3.20 Australia Uncovered: The Children In The Pictures. (MA15+a, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 7.30 Football. AFL Finals. First elimination final. Geelong v Carlton. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 GetOn Extra. Lizzie Jelfs, Matt Hill, Simon Marshall and Brent Zerafa dive headlong into the weekend’s best racing. 11.50 The Voice. (PGal, R) Team Tones And I members take to the stage. 1.30 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Sydney Roosters. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.45 MOVIE: Rocky V. (1990, Mv, R) Rocky teaches a young street kid how to fight. Sylvester Stallone. 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Empty-nesters are at loggerheads. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Mick Molloy, Melanie Bracewell, Alex Ward 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 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.50 Steven Universe. 9.40 BattleBots. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm Forged In Fire. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 Inside The Huddle. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Celebrity Jeopardy. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.25 Alone Australia. 10.30 Toppled. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 13. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 5 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+) 10.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, M) 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 6.

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

NEWS24 (53) 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 NewsDay. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Bond Report. 6.00 Steve Price. 7.00 The World According To Rowan Dean. 8.00 Opinionated. 8.30 The US Report. 9.30 The Media Show. 10.15 Lefties Losing It. 10.45 Late Edition. Midnight News.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.40 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 10.00 The Whale. (2022, M) 12.10pm The Queen. (2006, M) 2.05 The Third Man. (1949, PG) 4.05 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 5.50 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 7.35 Practical Magic. (1998) 9.30 The Post. (2017) 11.40 The Bridges Of Madison County. (1995, M) 2.10am Dear Thomas. (2021, MA15+) 5.00 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.25 NFL. Super Bowl LVI. Los Angeles Rams v Cincinnati Bengals. Replay. 2.30pm Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Downton Abbey. (2019, PG) 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: Black Adam. (2022, M) 10.00 MOVIE: The Northman. (2022, MA15+) 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.40 Legacies. 2.30 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Rumble In The Bronx. (1995, M) 1.40 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 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. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 MOVIE: Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: The Air Up There. (1994, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

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

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SATURDAY, September 5 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 2.00 Saint-Pierre. (Final, Malv, R) 2.50 Take 5. (R) 3.20 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 4.20 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 South Africa From Above. (R) 11.05 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (Mls, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 Marathon. TCS Sydney Marathon. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (Premiere)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Jabba’s Movies School Holiday Special. (R) 12.30 The Voice. (PG, R) 2.15 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.30 AFL Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Football. AFL Finals. Second qualifying final. Sydney v Brisbane Lions.

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. NZ Warriors v Cronulla Sharks. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. North Qld Cowboys v Roosters. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 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) Hosted by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (Ma) Cathy’s big moment turns deadly. 8.20 Father Brown. (PGv) Father Brown takes the lead when, during a television dancing contest, a contestant becomes a target of an attempted murder. 9.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) UFO spotters are convinced aliens are responsible for the death of a forest ranger. 10.35 Falling. (Ml, R) 11.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Queen Victoria And The Groomsman Scandal. 8.45 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml, R) 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R) 10.55 DNA Family Secrets. (Ml, R) 12.00 Something Undone. (Mal, R) 2.25 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal, R) 3.20 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 4.25 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 Football. AFL Finals. Second elimination final. Adelaide v Western Bulldogs. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kings Of The Big Game: West Coast Eagles: A State Of Expectation. (Ma) Looks at the West Coast Eagles’ 2006 redemption story. 12.15 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) Ryan tries to cover his tracks. 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care. 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 27. Cronulla Sharks v Melbourne Storm. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.00 MOVIE: Dunkirk. (2017, Mlvw, R) 12.00 Wild Cards. (Ma, R) 12.50 Destination Celebrity. (Premiere, PG) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)

6.30 Gogglebox Australia. (PGlsv, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) Shaynna and Charlie help Jen, who bought her ‘Swiss chalet’ on a whim but works full-time and the land requires an awful lot of upkeep. 9.40 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back on their favourite workingfrom-home transformations. 10.40 Watson. (Mm, R) The team races to save a man and his pregnant wife. 11.40 FBI. (Mv, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 Shaun The Sheep. 3.55 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.25 Wowsabout! (Premiere) 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.40 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 9.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm If You Are The One. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Mastermind Australia. 6.45 Engineering By Catastrophe. 7.40 History’s Greatest Machines. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.25 Couples Therapy. 10.35 Reborn: Using Lifelike Dolls To Cope. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 14. 1.55am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 6 Late. 3pm Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Grand Final. Eastern Suburbs v Warringah. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Newcastle Knights v Canterbury Bulldogs. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, M) 10.15 Becoming Madonna. 12.15am Keeping Up Appearances. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 7.

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.

NEWS24 (53)

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Dancing At Lughnasa. Continued. (1998, PG) 6.45 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 8.25 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG) 10.05 Dark Waters. (2019, M) 12.25pm Moving On. (2022, M) 2.00 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 3.40 Discovering Film. 4.25 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 6.45 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 8.30 Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 10.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Western Bulldogs v Sydney. 2.30 Blokesworld. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA Speedweek. Final. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 Pawn Stars. 6.00 AFL Post-Game. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Terminator: Dark Fate. (2019, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Cape Fear. (1991, M) 12.50am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Seinfeld. 3.30 Motor Racing. FIA World Endurance Championship. Round 5. 6 Hours of São Paulo. Highlights. 4.30 The Dog House UK. 5.30 TBA. 7.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight Rises. (2012, M) 10.50 To Be Advised. 12.45am The Purge. 2.25 Love Island Games. 4.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 I Love VIP Pets. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.45 MOVIE: Scrapper. (2023, PG) 1.20pm Nula. 1.50 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 2.40 Over The Black Dot. 3.10 Homesteads. 3.45 Karla Grant Presents. 4.30 Anthem Sessions. 5.00 Exile And The Kingdom. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.40 MOVIE: Black Water. (2007, M) 10.15 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. Midnight 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 The US Report. 9.45 Late Edition. 11.00 Fox Sports News.

Better Homes And Gardens. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Moir Stakes Day and Chelmsford Stakes Day. 5.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 4. Brisbane Lions v GWS Giants. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.

SUNDAY, September 6 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 3.05 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Mal, R) 3.55 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.25 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG, R) 5.00 Take 5. (PG, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.00 Bonsai. (R) 10.15 MOVIE: Harry Chapin: Cat’s In The Cradle. (2025) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Arctic Race Of Norway. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (PGaw)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 The Voice. (PGal, R) 1.35 MOVIE: Battle: Los Angeles. (2011, PGalsv, R) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

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. Dragons v Broncos. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Tigers v Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Penrith Panthers v Tigers.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Good Food Everyday. (PGa, R) 10.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 11.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 11.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 12.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 12.30 Gogglebox Aust. (PGlsv, R) 1.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 8.20 The Cage. (Ml) Matty and Leanne decide to work as a team. 9.10 Falling. (Ml) Anna questions whether she made the right choice. 10.00 Grantchester. (Ma, R) Cathy’s big moment turns deadly. 10.50 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.05 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Surviving 9/11. (Mal) 9.15 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.05 Kennedy. (PG, R) 10.55 The Kingdom. (Ma, R) 12.20 Ireland’s Wild Islands. (PGa, R) 3.20 The Good Ship Murder. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour Scandinavia Bitesize. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGal) Hosted by Sonia Kruger. 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance. 9.45 Poisoned. (Premiere, MA15+a) Looks at a man who died by poisoning. 10.55 24 Hours In Police Custody: Car Attack. (Madlv, R) 12.00 Curfew. (MA15+av) 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) One contestant is sent off-site. 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Out Of The Darkness. (MA15+av) 11.10 Murder In The 21st. (Mv) 12.00 I Survived A Crime. (Premiere, Mav) 12.30 Elements Of Disaster. (PGa, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (PG, 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. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Mas) A patient arrives at the Holmes Clinic plagued by a mysterious neurological disorder. 9.00 FBI. (Mv) The team is stunned to find a familiar perpetrator has resurfaced after a federal whistleblower is murdered while in FBI custody, along with two agents. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.20pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.35 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Tabby McTat. 3.50 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 Stick Man. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 8.10 Wild_Life: The Big Freeze. 8.55 Animal Park. 10.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm The Power Of Activism. 4.00 Jeopardy! 4.25 WorldWatch. 5.15 PBS News Compass Points. 5.45 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.25 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. 9.50 Beckham’s Billions: How They Got So Rich. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 15. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 7 Late. 3pm Getaway. 3.30 My Favorite Martian. 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 10. Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels. 8.00 To Be Advised. 9.00 Paramedics. 10.00 Emergency. 11.00 Cold Case. Midnight Poirot. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 8.

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. 12.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Fire Country. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am A Handful Of Dust. Continued. (1988, PG) 7.15 Dean Spanley. (2008, PG) 9.10 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (2002) 10.55 The Post. (2017, M) 1.05pm Practical Magic. (1998, M) 3.00 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 4.55 Love And Friendship. (2016, PG) 6.35 My Girl. (1991, PG) 8.30 Ezra. (2023, M) 10.25 A Missing Part. (2024, M, French) 12.20am Late Programs. 5.50 Finding Altamira. (2016, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Car Club. 10.30 Counting Cars. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 2.30 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.50pm LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.00 The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 MOVIE: Goosebumps. (2015, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Man Of Steel. (2013, M) 10.20 To Be Advised. 12.30am Bel-Air. 1.25 Love Island Games. 4.10 World’s Greatest Myths And Mysteries. 5.00 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Over The Black Dot. 12.30 Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Rugby League. Queensland Murri Carnival. Women’s. Semi-final 1. Walkabout Tiddas v SEQ Magic. Replay. 2.15 NAIDOC Awards 2026. 4.20 Ub40 Feat. Ali Campbell Live Concert. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 Cassius X: Becoming Ali. 10.05 MOVIE: The Shining. (1980, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

10.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Malaysia Kitchen. 1.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 My Greek Odyssey. 5.00 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Genius: Picasso. (Premiere) 11.30 Late Programs.

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MONDAY, September 7 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Sue Perkins’ Big Adventure: Paris To Istanbul. (Final, PG, R) 10.45 Father Brown. (PG, R) 11.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.25 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.20 Inside Oxford Street. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.05 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Albania And The Adriatic. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

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 Country 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) 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (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. 10.10 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (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. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Finding Your Way Back. (Mal) 9.25 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah: The Origins. (Malv) 1.05 Fargo. (MA15+v, R) 2.50 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice. (PGal) It’s night two of the knockouts. 9.15 The Rookie. (Mav) The FBI and LAPD join forces on a covert sting operation to protect Nune. 10.15 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) An expert panel tackles the biggest rugby league topics. 11.15 The Agenda Setters. 12.15 Transplant. (MA15+a, R) 2.30 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) Features the latest rugby league news. 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) 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. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Over The Black Dot. 3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. (Final) 9.25 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.30 The Airport Chaplain. 11.35 MOVIE: Seven. (1995, MA15+) 1.55am MOVIE: Off The Rails. (2022, MA15+) 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 8 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Agatha Raisin. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 9.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Finding Altamira. Continued. (2016, PG) 7.30 Mr Magorium’s Wonder Emporium. (2007) 9.15 Mr. Holmes. (2015, PG) 11.10 A Missing Part. (2024, M, French) 1.05pm Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 5.45 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 7.40 My Neighbour Adolf. (2022, PG) 9.30 Voy! Voy! Voy! (2023, M, Arabic) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Boating. Circuit Boat Drivers Championship. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Adventure Gold Diggers. 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: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 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. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 MOVIE: Category: Woman. (2022, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: Set It Off. (1996, M) 12.20am Late Programs.

6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm 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, September 8 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.00 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (Ma, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Estonia. (PGa, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Nefertiti: The Raiders Of The Lost Tomb. (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) 1.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl, 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 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa) 9.20 I Was Actually There. (PGa, R) 9.50 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family: Born Without A Trace. (PG, R) 1.30 Parliament Question Time. 2.45 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.45 Love Your Garden. (PG, 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. (PGa) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (MA15+dv) 12.40 Atlantic Crossing. (Mav, R) 2.45 The Good Ship Murder. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 First Dates Australia. (Mas) 8.40 World’s Biggest Cruise Ship. (PG) Looks at the build of the world’s biggest cruise ship. 9.40 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) 10.40 The Agenda Setters. 11.40 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.10 The Path. (MA15+adlv) 1.30 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 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 Trigger Point. (Final, MA15+alv) 11.20 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 GolfBarons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Paranoia reaches an all-time high and the players’ unpredictability creates widespread uncertainty. 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. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) Charlie tries to sweet-talk Judith. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.10 Chopped Junior. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 2.10 Race For The Planet. 2.45 Inside The Huddle. 3.20 BBC News At Ten. 3.50 France 24. 4.20 PBS News. 5.20 Alone Denmark. 6.30 Jeopardy! 7.25 Beam Me Up, Sulu. 9.10 MOVIE: Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. (1989, PG) 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 16. 1.50am Night Bloomers. 3.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Mighty Ships. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 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 Tennis. US Open. Day 9 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Find My Country House NZ. 1.30 Tennis. US Open. Day 10.

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 Mr. Holmes. Continued. (2015, PG) 7.15 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 9.10 My Girl. (1991, PG) 11.05 My Neighbour Adolf. (2022, PG) 12.55pm Ezra. (2023, M) 2.50 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 5.50 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.40 Iris And The Men. (2023, M, French) 9.30 Black And White. (2002, M) 11.25 Parasite. (2019, MA15+, Korean) 1.55am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.20pm NFL. Week 8. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 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. 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 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.25 Legacies. 2.15 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Living Black. 11.30 MOVIE: Category: Woman. (2022, PG) 12.55pm Skin In The Game. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 The First Inventors. 8.55 MOVIE: The Joy Luck Club. (1993, M) 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

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WEDNESDAY, September 9 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

NEWS OF THE AREA SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.15 Back Roads. (PG, 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. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

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 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Destination WA. 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. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 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. (Ml) 9.00 Small Town Scandal. (Ma, R) 9.50 Planet America. (R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 The Cage. (Ml, R) 11.45 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.20 Parliament Question Time. 2.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) 8.40 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml) 9.40 James May: Our Man In India. (PGals, R) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The Congregation. (MA15+sv) 12.05 A Body That Works. (Ma, R) 2.15 The Good Ship Murder. (Mav, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) 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. (PGal) 12.00 The Fear Index. (Premiere, MA15+asv) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 70 Years Of Television. (Premiere, Mlnv) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.25 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (MA15+av) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Destination WA. (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. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Six contestants answer multiple-choice questions that escalate in cash-prize value. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (Final, PGl) The final four scramble to become the ultimate victor. 9.00 Boston Blue. (Mv) Danny, Sarah and Lena race to stop a looming threat. Homesickness sparks a family gathering. Lena’s personal life takes a hopeful turn. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 The Piano. 10.30 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 2.20 Race For The Planet. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Precious Metal: A Love Story. 9.30 The Future With Hannah Fry. 10.30 Ramy. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 17. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 The Amazing Homemakers. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 10 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Find My Country House NZ. 1.30 Tennis. US Open. Day 11.

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 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.45 The Life And Death Of Colonel Blimp. (1943, PG) 10.50 Voy! Voy! Voy! (2023, M, Arabic) 12.50pm Confessions Of Felix Krull. (2021, M, German) 2.55 The Movie Show. 3.30 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 5.25 Tokyo Story. (1953, PG, Japanese) 7.55 Jules. (2023, M) 9.30 The Apprentice. (2024) 11.45 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) 1.45am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. Noon NFL. Week 3. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 3.00 Storage Wars. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 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 MOVIE: We’re The Millers. (2013, MA15+) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Jane The Virgin. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.30 Legacies. 2.20 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 MOVIE: The Joy Luck Club. (1993, M) 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Friday Night Thunder. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Re-Ken-SiLe-A-Shen. (2024) 12.15am Late Programs.

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (Ml, R) 11.00 Small Town Scandal. (Ma, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Falling. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Jeopardy! 4.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.30 Plating Locally. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

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 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 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. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 9.30 The Cage. (Ml, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (M, R) 11.35 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.25 Parliament Question Time. 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia Reunion. (Final) 8.40 9/11: One Day In America. (Mal, R) 9.35 Say Nothing. (MA15+l) 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Reyka. (Malv) 11.50 Prisoner. (MA15+alv, R) 2.10 Vikings: The Lost Kingdom. (R) 3.50 Hitler And The Reichstag Fire. (Mav, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Powerless Plunge. (PGa, R) Looks at the crash of a Loganair cargo flight. 9.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions: The Hunted. (PGl) 10.50 Kick Ons. 11.20 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av, R) 12.20 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) 1.20 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 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 11. Sydney Roosters v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Ml) 11.15 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Olly Stephens. (Malv, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Next Stop. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) The Woodcock family finally agrees to a puppy. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mav) The team races to an Antarctica research base to investigate why a climate scientist killed a colleague on Polar Night Eve. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.55 72 Cutest Animals. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Patriot Brains. 2.25 Insight. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Denmark. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. (Premiere) 9.20 Alone Australia. (Final) 10.30 The Artist’s View. 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 18. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 11 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 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 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Creflo. 1.30 MOVIE: Twisted Nerve. (1968, M) 4.00 The Baron. 5.00 The Travelling Auctioneers.

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 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Tokyo Story. Continued. (1953, PG, Japanese) 8.00 Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 10.00 Iris And The Men. (2023, M, French) 11.50 Black And White. (2002, M) 1.45pm On Golden Pond. (1981, PG) 3.45 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 5.35 Enigma. (1982, PG) 7.30 The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, M) 9.40 Denial. (2016, M) 11.45 Hope Gap. (2019, M) 1.40am The Apprentice. (2024) 3.50 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 NFL. NFL Flag Championships. Girls High School Quarter-Finals. Austin v Lansdale. 11.35 NFL. Week 5. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 3pm Talking W. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Wrath Of Man. (2021, MA15+) 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. 10.55 Seinfeld. 11.55 Jane The Virgin. 12.45am Legacies. 1.35 Love Island UK: All Stars. 2.40 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Pro Bull Riding: USA. 1.00 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Arctic Secrets. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The End Of The Valley. 9.00 MOVIE: Enter The Dragon. (1973, MA15+) 10.55 Late Programs.

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