Stinker's fight for
“...I knew immediately that I was in strife as the conditions were hostile, there was no one else on the water, and swimming ashore was out of the question as the big waves pounded the rocks.”
Rescuers race against time: "...About 8:30pm, the helicopter crew located Mr Clarke's overturned vessel smashed against rocks approximately 400m southwest of Fingal Lighthouse."
By Nico LOMBARDO
THE NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) has released the $4.6 million masterplan for Tomaree Lodge, showcasing how it will be transformed in the coming two years into an accessible, sustainable location for everyone to enjoy.
“We see this as a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop something that future generations will thank us for,” said Kathy Barnes, Chair of Tomaree Cultural Development Group.
The Tomaree Lodge Masterplan, developed by SHAC Architects, follows the principle of reusing and improving pre-existing spaces rather than adding new buildings.
“The delivery plan focuses on the fundamentals - making the site safe, conserving heritage, upgrading ageing infrastructure and improving amenities - so Tomaree Lodge can be progressively opened up for community use,” said DCJ Secretary Michael Tidball.
Tomaree Lodge will be organised in eight precincts, each with a specific focus.
Accessibility is key in this new vision for the area, with better pedestrian and bike access, new signage, and upgrades to amenities and lighting.
Highlights include a new town square, a tourist hub, parks, playgrounds, and places to gather, learn, perform, and celebrate.
The plan also mentions the future possibility of reopening the ocean baths, as
well as turning the Fisheries into a central, educational location.
The utmost importance has been placed on recognising the rich and layered history of Tomaree Lodge, with its deep cultural significance as Worimi Country, as well as its
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q Tomaree Lodge will be divided in eight precincts, each with its own focus. Image: SHAC Architects.
European heritage.
To this end, the location will be explored as a Site of Conscience, honoring and remembering the people with intellectual disabilities who were forcefully institutionalised here.
“The Worimi have had a connection with this place
for thousands of years, we've got a remarkable war history, and we've got the stories of people with disability who were forced to call this place home,” said Kate Washington MP.
Ms Washington also vowed to ensure that the past was acknowledged,
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By Nico LOMBARDO
HUNDREDS of people
gathered in Raymond Terrace on 2 July to partake in the annual NAIDOC Week Street March and Fun Day, honouring the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This year’s NAIDOC Week theme, “50 Years of Deadly”, holds a special significance as it commemorates half a century of strength and resilience in the fight to be recognised.
At 10am, a huge crowd departed from the Raymond Terrace Courthouse and marched through the city streets proudly waving banners, with many local schools participating front and centre.
The procession stopped at Riverside Park, where a smoking ceremony was held
by Uncle Justin Ridgeway of the Worimi Aboriginal Land Council and the Murrook Cultural Centre
Uncle Justin addressed the gathered people to explain the meaning of the ceremony and share a message of love and respect.
“Smoking ceremonies have been around for thousands of years,” he said. “Different cultures do it differently, we’re doing it our way today.
“Your spiritual ancestors and my ancestors are going to look after us today, throughout NAIDOC Week, and in the other 365 days of the year, because it’s not about a week, it’s not about a day, it’s about every day.”
There was still plenty to do after the main events, as Riverside Park was filled with stalls of all sorts, with cultural activities, informational talks, youth services, performances, live music and free food.
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“NAIDOC Week is for everyone, and these events are an opportunity for our community to come together to celebrate culture,
connection and the important contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” Mayor Leah Anderson said.
By Ruby VAN DE WIJGAART
RESIDENTS across Medowie have been left puzzled by a series of new solar-powered boxes appearing on residential streets, with no clear indication of who installed them or what purpose they serve.
The boxes, each fitted with a small solar panel, have sparked lively online discourse, with locals trading theories ranging from practical to tongue-in-cheek.
Some initially assumed the units were part of an NBN upgrade, but that idea was quickly dismissed. “I was under the impression it was
NBN,” one resident wrote, only for another to reply, “I talked to Ausgrid. Nope.”
With the usual utility providers ruled out, speculation has ranged widely. Online commenters have suggested everything from community battery banks to “toxic chemical storage cabinets”,
“solar-powered Lego blocks”, and even “Dr Who’s phone box.”
One joked that it might be a “weather manipulator”, while another suggested “public toilets”.
Port Stephens Council has confirmed to News Of The Area that the boxes are not council infrastructure.
In an email, a spokesperson said a company called XDC “might be involved” and clarified that road reserves, where the boxes are being installed, can legally be used by government agencies and private utility providers.
The spokesperson added that under the Federal Telecommunications Act, licensed utility providers have authority to install
infrastructure on road reserves, sometimes without council approval or notification.
News Of The Area has contacted XDC Networks for confirmation but has not yet received a response.
For now, the mystery remains unsolved.
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Nest is NSW’s first confirmed case of the variant; Minister calls for calm
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indoors after the discovery of NSW's first confirmed case of the H5N1 strain in a bird on the state's Mid North Coast.
Agriculture minister Tara Moriarty called for calm.
"I want to stress it's the only one time that it has been found, we still have one bird that has tested positive," Ms Moriarty told reporters.
"There is no crisis, there is no need to panic."
Shoppers are also being urged to continue buying poultry and eggs as normal.
The deadly strain was confirmed in a migratory bird in NSW, making it Australia's sixth confirmed case after five others were discovered in WA and SA.
Another suspected case was detected on Friday in a migratory bird in the northern Perth suburb of Mullaloo, and further testing is under way.
The strain was first detected on the
Australian mainland on June 14 in a brown skua found in Esperance, on WA's south coast.
NSW's chief veterinary officer Jo Coombe said thousands of department staff, including 500 specially trained officers, have been deployed to bolster surveillance along the coastline.
“The reality is that we've got one bird, a wild bird, that has tested positive for H5N1 bird flu," she said.
"We know that bird is a bird that usually wouldn't land in Australia and it's ... landed in Australia because it's been sick."
Invasive Species Council policy director Carol Booth warned surveillance won't protect Australian wildlife if the disease reaches native species.
She urged the federal government to fund a $200 million resilience package to accelerate feral predator control, restore habitat, and protect breeding sites.
'This killer disease has been wiping out millions of birds around the world. The impact this could have on Australia's native birds and sea mammals as it continues to spread is frightening," Dr Booth told AAP.
Until June, Australia had been the only continent free of the highly contagious virus, which has wiped out millions of birds worldwide and also killed mammals.
The public has been urged to avoid contact with sick or dead wildlife and report any finds to an emergency hotline, as well as recording locations and taking photos.
By Jacie WHITFIELD
FOLLOWING the outstanding success of its Valerie Taylor exhibition, which attracted more than 4500 visitors to the Tomaree Heritage Precinct, and the recent ANZAC exhibition at the Nelson Bay Visitor Information Centre, the Tomaree Museum Association (TMA) is preparing to launch its third major public exhibition for 2026.
Opening in September, the exhibition will explore the rich maritime history of Port Stephens and Newcastle through the stories of local shipwrecks and the artefacts they left behind.
More than 100 shipwrecks have been recorded along the Port Stephens coastline between Broughton Island and Anna Bay, with many dating back to the 19th century.
Hundreds more vessels were lost further south along the notorious Stockton Beach and Newcastle coast.
Among the best-known local wrecks is the cargo steamer Pappinbarra, which ran aground beneath Point Stephens Lighthouse in 1929.
Less well-known are three coal ships wrecked below Yacaaba Head between 1885 and 1886, leaving tonnes of coal scattered across the seabed.
Shipwrecks have also occurred within Port Stephens itself, including the former
Australian World War I warship Psyche, which was wrecked opposite Salamander Bay in 1924.
The TMA already cares for a growing collection of shipwreck artefacts, including a water jug salvaged from the Sea Foam after it was wrecked at Shoal Bay in 1894.
The jug is currently on display in the museum room at the Nelson Bay Inner Light.
To help tell more of these fascinating stories, the association is inviting members of
the community to loan or donate shipwreckrelated artefacts for the September exhibition.
Items of all kinds will be carefully documented, managed and returned if loaned.
Anyone able to assist is encouraged to contact the Tomaree Museum Association by email at tomareemuseum@gmail.com.
Even those without family artefacts may still stumble across pieces of local maritime history.
After heavy storms, weathered lumps
of coal from 19th-century steamships are occasionally washed ashore along Port Stephens beaches.
If you spot a black rock that seems out of place, it could be shipwreck coal, like the piece recently discovered near Morna Point.
The Tomaree Museum Association hopes the community will help uncover more reminders of the region's remarkable maritime past before the exhibition opens in September.
By Jacie WHITFIELD
THOUSANDS of people across New South Wales have delivered a clear message to the state's mental health leaders: meaningful reform must be driven by lived experience, provide greater choice, and be backed by a whole-of-government commitment.
The Mental Health Commission of NSW has released its consultation report, capturing the experiences and priorities of more than 5,500 people and 400 organisations as work begins on the state's next 10year Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
The consultation, one of the largest undertaken by the Commission, reached people from metropolitan, regional, rural and remote communities, with around half of participants sharing their own lived experience of mental ill health or caring for someone who does.
Dedicated engagement was also carried out with Aboriginal communities through workshops, conversations and surveys across regional and remote NSW, ensuring their voices help shape the next phase of reform. While experiences differed
RUGBY clubs, associations and councils across New South Wales are being encouraged to apply for a share of $2.15 million in funding through the second round of the NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program.
The program is part of a $10 million investment in rugby, secured through NSW hosting matches during the Men's Rugby World Cup 2027.
The program aims to ensure the benefits of the international tournament extend beyond the event by supporting grassroots rugby, improving facilities and increasing participation across the state.
Rugby NSW Chief Executive Officer Peter Murphy said the first funding round had demonstrated the program's value to local communities.
"The NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program is creating lasting benefits for clubs and communities right across the state," Mr Murphy said.
"This funding gives clubs the opportunity to invest in facilities, grow participation and strengthen the foundations of our game, ensuring rugby continues to thrive well beyond the Rugby World Cup in 2027.
"With more than 35 successful applicants in Round 1, we encourage all eligible clubs and councils to explore the program and consider how this funding can help bring their projects to life."
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000 are available for projects that upgrade rugby facilities and infrastructure, strengthen player pathways from community to elite levels, and encourage greater participation among women and girls, First Nations communities, multicultural communities and people with disability.
Applications for Round-2 close on 14 August, with projects assessed on community benefit, readiness and alignment with participation and inclusion goals. More information and application details are available through the NSW Government grants website.
across communities, the report found recurring themes.
Participants called for a mental health system that was easier to navigate, delivered care earlier, recognised the broader social factors that influence wellbeing such as housing, education and employment, and gave people greater autonomy over the supports they received.
Mental Health Commissioner Jennifer Black said the consultation had provided an important foundation for the state's future mental health direction.
"This report captures the
insights of individuals, communities and services on what needs to be considered to support the mental health and wellbeing of the people of NSW," Ms Black said.
"I want to thank everyone who contributed to the consultation because this information will help us understand what matters most to the community as we build the next Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy."
The Commission will now combine the consultation findings with research, evidence and expert advice to develop the strategy, which is expected to guide mental
health and wellbeing policy across NSW over the next decade.
The report comes as governments across Australia continue to face growing demand for mental health services, workforce pressures and increasing recognition that improving mental wellbeing requires coordinated action beyond the health system alone.
The consultation report is now available on the Mental Health Commission of NSW website, with further community engagement to continue as the strategy is developed.
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EMERGENCY services personnel involved in the rescue of John 'Stinker' Clarke have reunited with the 77-year-old fisherman following his remarkable survival at sea.
About 6pm on Wednesday 24 June 2026, emergency services were alerted after Mr Clarke failed to return home from a fishing trip.
A coordinated marine search and rescue operation was launched involving Marine Rescue NSW volunteers, Port Stephens Water Police and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
About 8.30pm, the helicopter crew located Mr Clarke’s overturned vessel smashed against rocks approximately 400 metres southwest of Fingal Lighthouse.
A short time later, Mr Clarke - wearing a lifejacketwas found in the water nearby.
Officers attached to Port Stephens Water Police, Sergeant Brown and Senior
Constable Grice, were directed to the location where they pulled Mr Clarke from the water and began first aid.
swell.
Mr Clarke was taken to Nelson Bay Public Wharf, escorted by Marine Rescue NSW volunteers who helped shield the vessel from heavy seas.
At the wharf, he was treated by a Westpac Rescue Helicopter doctor and NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Tomaree Hospital and later transferred to John Hunter Hospital for the treatment of severe hypothermia and abrasions.
[On] Tuesday 30 June 2026, crews from NSW Police
Marine Area Command, NSW Ambulance, Marine Rescue NSW, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter reunited with Mr Clarke to share stories of his rescue.
Speaking after the reunion, Sergeant Brown said Mr Clarke’s survival was a reminder of the importance of preparation on the water.
“Lifejackets save livesand this rescue is a perfect example of why you should always wear the appropriate lifejacket for the activity you’re undertaking,” Sgt Brown said.
“Lifejackets fitted with reflectors can make all the difference when crews are searching at night.
“Every time you head out on the water, you should wear a lifejacket, log on and off with Marine Rescue NSW using the free app or VHF Channel 16, and make sure someone knows where you’re going and when you’ll be back,” Sgt Brown said.
“It’s also critical to carry the required safety equipment for your vessel and the conditions.”
q Battered and bruised, ‘Stinkpot’ comes home.
Mr Clarke recounted his ordeal, describing how a routine fishing trip quickly turned into a fight for survival.
“I went to my normal fishing spot and there was so much activity. I caught two really nice snapper,” he said.
“The sea got a bit too big, so I decided to leave. As I was pulling the anchor up, a wave
came straight over the top and filled the boat with water.
“The boat overturned, and I clung to it for a while before pushing away from the rocks into deeper water. I always have a plan B, but this time I didn’t. I was at the mercy of the sea.
“As it got dark, I thought I was coming to the end of the
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
MY wife Ella and I arrived in Fingal Bay in 1975.
My first impressions were how beautiful the beaches, conical mountains, islands and rocky headlands were.
Coming from a fishing family in Tweed Heads, I weighed up the fishing opportunities inside the port, along the beaches and the offshore reefs.
The reefs off Fingal
come right to the coastline, meaning that I didn’t have far to travel in a boat to catch great fish - mulloway, snapper and just about everything else.
Fingal was, and still is, the greatest place my family and I could have lived.
Many years ago, considering all the fishing options available to me, I bought a small boat with an 8hp motor to target the close reefs - ‘Stinkpot’.
Over all these years I
have launched Stinkpot off Kiddies Corner on Fingal Beach hundreds of times and headed out towards the breaking reefs in front of the Fingal Outer Light.
Rarely did I return home without a cracker catch of snapper.
Over the years I have experienced numerous dodgy situations, but I always managed to arrive home on time.
A recent Wednesday evening was different.
With a 2.5 metre swell and a solid south-westerly wind I considered the conditions ideal for snapper off the Lighthouse.
Dropping anchor around 2.30pm, I was excited at the prospect of great fishing. The whales were jumping everywhere, breaching within 20 metres of my tinny, and a huge school of salmon circled the boat.
I had two thumping snapper in the Esky when conditions worsened, which finally made me decide to go home. The sea was too big.
As I was lifting the anchor around 3.30pm a big wave washed over me and the boat, totally swamping ‘Stinkpot’.
I knew immediately that I was in strife as the conditions were hostile, there was no one else on the water, and swimming ashore was out of the question as the big waves pounded the rocks.
The boat capsized and I was in the water.
My only positives, as the sun set, was I knew that Ella would set the rescue wheels in motion when I didn’t arrive home on dark.
I was wearing a life vest, which barely kept me afloat but certainly saved my life. As darkness set in and a cold breeze blew across the water something nudged my shoulder - an oar. Then the other oar, which I held on tightly to add a little more buoyancy. Then a bucket, which I tipped upside down with air inside - more buoyancy. I remained positive and unafraid.
It was about 5.30 pm in
total darkness that I realised that my only hope was that rescue efforts were under way on land. I concentrated on staying afloat and saving what energy I had.
When I started to shiver, I realised that hypothermia was setting in.
Back on land, Ella had set the rescue effort in motion.
At this point there are many that played a part in saving me. My mate Ray Grech, who knew exactly where I would be. My daughter Jodie in Brisbane who, when informed of the situation, contacted her friend Kel Strong, who immediately contacted Sergeant Clint Brown the Head of Water Police, a friend for years.
Supported by Marine Rescue, Clint and crew motored out in front of the lighthouse after notifying the Westpac Rescue Helicopter of my probable position.
Now, after close to five hours in the water, I had one thought - a helicopter to find me and Clint Brown to pull me out of the water - then I saw the light coming along the coast!
A young emergency doctor, Hannah Hall, onboard the helicopter, spotted me with a handheld power light.
My position was immediately radioed to the Water Police, who motored into dangerous water and pulled me out.
I have very little knowledge of what happened after seeing the helicopter. A couple of paramedics, who I knew, took me to John Hunter where I was warmed up.
line,” Mr Clarke said.
“I didn’t panic. I just thought, if I’m going to survive, a helicopter will have to come.
“And if a helicopter comes, they’ll contact Water Police, and Sergeant Clint Brownwho I’ve known since he was 12 - will come and pick me up.
“And that’s exactly what happened.”
Being warm is a magnificent feeling.
The only way I can express my sincere appreciation to all involved is to pass on the valuable lessons learnt.
Wear a lifejacket with an emergency positioningindicating radio beacon and tell someone, including Marine Rescue, when you will return.
I have been asked what I thought about in the five hours I spent in the water. My fantastic family were on replay. I realised that I had not entered my footy tips in the Fingal Bay NRL competition. With friends, I am writing the History of Nelson Bay Rugby - I am halfway through with much to do. Many other trivial thoughts flashed by. Thankyou to the amazing support my family and I have received from the local community and the wonderful organisations we have to look after us –Police, Water Police, Marine Rescue and Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
The input and effort of friends and ex-students of Nelson Bay High School kept me going.
The whole chain of events has been incredibly humbling.
By Jacie WHITFIELD
SIX-year-old Elsie couldn't stop smiling as she climbed onto her new Race Runner for the first time, a life-changing mobility aid that will help her
enjoy greater independence and freedom.
Elsie lives with a CASK gene variation and Global Developmental Delay (GDD), conditions that affect her balance, coordination, endurance and motor skills.
Despite these challenges, she is a determined, energetic and social young girl who loves being active and spending time with family and friends.
Until now, her physical limitations have made it difficult to join in many of the activities other children her age enjoy. Her new Race Runner, a specially designed mobility aid, will allow her to walk, run and take part in sport and recreation with greater confidence and independence.
The nearly $8,000 Race Runner was made possible through a collaborative effort by the Lions Clubs of Soldiers Point, Tilligerry, Medowie and Tea Gardens, which together funded half the cost.
The remaining amount was generously provided by the Australian Lions Children's
Mobility Foundation.
"This is a wonderful example of Lions working together to make a real difference in the life of a local child," said James EnraghtMoony, President of the Lions Club of Soldiers Point.
"The joy on Elsie's face reminds us why Lions serve. By combining our resources and partnering with the Australian
Lions Children's Mobility Foundation, we've been able to provide equipment that will have a lasting impact on her quality of life."
For Elsie and her family, the Race Runner represents far more than a piece of equipment.
“As parents we are very grateful for Lions combining several clubs' funding along
with the ALCMF to make this possible,” said Elsie’s motherTanya Roy.
“It opens the door to new experiences, greater independence and the chance to participate more fully in the activities she loves, all made possible through the generosity and collaboration of local Lions volunteers.”
By Nico LOMBARDO
A NEW, student-created mural has been unveiled on Irrawang Street, Raymond Terrace, born from a partnership between the creative engagement organisation UP&UP and Alesco.
As part of the Building Resilient and Inclusive Communities through Creativity program (BRICC), UP&UP led a free, 10-weeklong workshop encouraging the participation of students at risk of disengaging from education or community life.
The aim of the program was to build up useful skills, inspire confidence and promote sociability.
“It was really fun. It really helped me tap into my creativity,” said Ash, one of the students involved in the
creation of the mural.
“It’s not an obvious one, but it also really helped with confidence.”
“It’s a good way to meet new friends, get to know people,” added CJ, another student.
Sarah Fergus, head of wellbeing at Alesco, echoed these reactions.
“It’s been really lovely to see them forming social connections,” she said.
“I’ve watched them build confidence to approach their peers and have a good chat.”
The success of the program has been attributed to the fact that most of the students had no previous artistic experience, allowing them to see their skills build up slowly and steadily.
Faith Curtis, Director of UP&UP, told the students that the mural wasn’t just about
painting a wall.
“It represents your ideas, your creativity, your teamwork, and the positive contribution you’ve made to your community,” Ms Curtis said.
Mayor Leah Anderson, who attended the inauguration of the mural, said “I look forward to driving past it and admiring it for many years to come.”
The BRICC program has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services and delivered with the support of Port Stephens and Families Neighborhood Services, Jupiter, and Hunter Water, on whose property the mural was painted.
UP&UP is planning more mural workshops during 2026 and 2027 in Kurri Kurri and Tanilba Bay.
HERE are the winners of Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) awards for Term 2 Week 10.
This week’s award presentation ceremony was hosted by Medowie Public School.
“At Medowie Public School, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is a wholeschool approach that fosters a positive, safe and supportive environment where every student can thrive,” said school principal Allison Thompson.
“Through PBL, our staff, students, families and wider community work together to promote shared expectations and strengthen positive behaviours.
“We are proud to be part of the Community PBL network and value the meaningful impact it has on student wellbeing, engagement and success.
“By working in partnership with our community, we can create the best possible outcomes for all children.”
- Allison Thompson, Principal Irrawang PS Jeramiah demonstrated confidence, respect, and enthusiasm during our excursion by actively participating in a didgeridoo
performance with one of the leaders. He embraced the learning opportunity and represented our school positively. Well done Jeramiah!
Raymond Terrace PS
Jo’Aya is nominated for showing support to a student and assisting them to navigate social situations in a positive and respectful way. She consistently demonstrated empathy, kindness, and patience, ensuring the student felt included and supported.
Jo’Aya’s willingness to look out for others and offer guidance reflects her genuine commitment to the wellbeing of her peers. Through her actions, she modelled respect, responsibility, and care, contributing positively to the school community.
Grahamstown PS
Koby is nominated for his dedication to improving in all areas of learning and for his excellent achievement in Mathematics. He consistently challenges himself, demonstrates a positive attitude towards learning and always strives to do his best. Koby is a kind and respectful student who includes others in learning and play, setting a wonderful example to his peers across all areas of school life. Well done, Koby
Irrawang HS
Congratulations to Year 10 student Bryn on being selected as goalie for the Hunter team at the NSW CHSSA Secondary Football Championships in Sydney. Bryn played an important role in the team’s outstanding six game tournament, helping Hunter become State Champions with a fantastic 1–0 Grand Final win over Sydney North. Well done, Bryn, on demonstrating our school PBL values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best.
Hunter River HS
Tia has been a warm and welcoming peer to new
students arriving in Year 9, supporting them to feel comfortable and valued at school both in and out of the classroom.
Salt Ash PS
Capri has been nominated for demonstrating our school values of being a Positive, Respectful and Safe Learner through her outstanding efforts at the Regional Cross Country Championships. At just 7 years old, Capri was one of the youngest competitors in the event and represented Salt Ash Public School with pride, determination and resilience. She showed incredible grit throughout
the race and never gave up, embodying the true Salt Ash spirit. We are especially proud that Capri is the first student from our small school to compete at this level for some time. Her positive attitude, respectful sportsmanship and determination make her a wonderful role model for others. Congratulations, Capri we couldn't be prouder of your amazing achievement!
Medowie PS Madden is a kind and caring student. Each day he helps support younger students on their way to school, ensuring they are safe and travelling to school correctly. Fantastic work, Madden
Seaham PS
Toby is the Seaham Public School captain and is a wonderful role model for others to follow. Recently as host of the Seaham Public Speaking finals, Toby showed outstanding leadership and care. Toby supported every speaker, ensuring they had the right equipment and were ready to start. Toby’s compassion was noticed by many.
Karuah PS Josh is nominated for showing community pride and responsibility by helping local elders and officials pack away equipment at a local Karuah family event. Well done Josh!
pation had surged, highlighting strong local demand for the sport.
all materials recycled rather than sent to landfill.
By Jacie WHITFIELD
BOAT Harbour Recreation Club has officially opened four purpose-built pickleball courts, marking a major milestone for one of Australia’s fastest-growing sports.
More than 60 community members, volunteers, local councillors and special guests gathered on Saturday, 27 June, to celebrate the transformation of an ageing tennis court into a modern facility for players of all ages and abilities.
Club President Stephen Hopkin said the project began with a simple question in March 2023: would a pickleball even bounce on the club’s worn-out Tennis Court 2?
The club hosted its first pickleball session in November 2024 with just four players.
Within weeks, partici-
“It bounced occasionally,” he joked, recalling the ageing synthetic surface that inspired the redevelopment.
“The resurfacing of the court and upgrade to a hard surface has extended the playability for decades to come,” said Boat Harbour Recreation Club Fiona Brown.
“Comments from players since the courts have opened have been fantastic, with many saying they feel safer playing on the hard surface with their skills having already improved.
“It has also doubled the amount of players on the court at any one time, making accessibility to pickleball facilities greater for locals.”
The project was driven by a strong community effort, with volunteers, Port Stephens Council, government representatives and contractors working together to bring the new courts to life.
Before construction began, volunteers removed more than 600 square metres of ageing synthetic surface and four tonnes of sand, with
Construction by SportsZone commenced at the end of May, with the final coat of paint applied just days before the official opening.
At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mr Hopkin thanked Port Stephens Council, Mayor Leah Anderson, Councillor Nathan Errington, Kate Washington MP, Meryl Swanson MP, SportsZone, and the many volunteers and supporters whose contributions made the project possible.
Established in 1967, Boat Harbour Recreation Club has been a cornerstone of local sport and recreation for almost six decades.
The new pickleball courts ensure that legacy will continue for years to come. As soon as the ribbon was cut, players wasted no time taking to the pristine new courts, capping off a celebration that showcased the power of community collaboration and shared vision.
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By Leah ANDERSON Port Stephens Council
ONE of the things I love most about Port Stephens is that we're a community full of people who don't just have great ideas, they're willing to roll up their sleeves and make them happen.
Every year, I meet volunteers organising local events, businesses finding new ways to improve our town centres and athletes dedicating countless hours to representing our region on the national and international stage. They all have one thing in common – they're passionate about making Port Stephens an even better place to live, work and visit.
That's why I'm so pleased to see applications now open for Council's FY26|27 Community Funding Program.
These funds are about much more than providing financial assistance. They're about investing in local people with the vision and determination to create positive change. Whether it's bringing a community event to life, transforming a main street into a more welcoming place, attracting visitors through a major event or supporting a local athlete to achieve their dreams, these investments create benefits that flow right across our community.
This year also sees the introduction of our new Placemaking Fund, which supports projects that improve the look, feel and identity of our towns and main streets. Something I hear often when I am out chatting with our community is that even small changes can make a big difference. They encourage people to spend more time in our local centres, supporting businesses and creating places we're proud to call our own.
The Sporting Excellence Fund is just one example of how the Council supports people to pursue their goals and achieve great things. We're equally committed to investing in the places and facilities that help our community thrive, ensuring local sporting clubs, athletes and families have quality spaces to train, compete and connect.
Over the years, we've seen first-hand the lasting impact these funding programs can have and I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting some of our recipients. They've helped build stronger community connections, supported local businesses, celebrated sporting success and brought countless community-led projects to life. It's one of the ways Council can empower our community to lead the ideas that matter most to them.
If you've been thinking about an event, a project or an opportunity that could make a difference in Port Stephens, I'd encourage you to look at the criteria and funding available. Your idea could be the next one to strengthen our community and help make Port Stephens an even more connected, vibrant and welcoming place for everyone.
By Paul DORIN
By Lynne MILES
I WISH to express my opposition as a concerned Port Stephens ratepayer to the Master Plan for Tomaree Headland.
I believe this is a dog’s breakfast of confected, artificial concepts, which is trying to be all things to all people and masquerading as a decision in order to avoid the discomfort of making a real decision.
At the same time there is wide consensus in Port Stephens local government and the community that we are in dire need of a cultural centre.
We are unable to bring modern touring shows to our area, and our young people do not have the benefit of ready access to live, quality entertainment.
Council last week unanimously passed a motion endorsing the need for a performing arts centre, but when? Five, 10, 20 years hence? Apparently there is no money.
In the meantime we have a magnificent site, gifted to the community in 2021, calling out for a solution of equal grandeur. You wouldn’t think it would be that difficult to join the dots.
What we are being offered with the Master Plan is akin to the 1950s politicians agreeing to merely renovate the tramsheds at Bennelong Point instead of creating one of the wonders of the world in the Sydney Opera House.
The tramsheds probably had some heritage value as well, but they were utilitarian buildings like the hospital buildings at Tomaree Head, paling in significance to what replaced them for the greater future good.
Certainly there are issues around parking and access to a cultural centre at Tomaree Head.
But it’s not that easy to park next to the Opera House either, and it doesn’t stop large numbers of people accessing it via ferries and public transport, a solution that
DEAR Jasminda,
By JASMINDA
A FRIEND’S son has asked me to write a personal reference for him as he is going to court.
I hardly know the kid and what I do know isn't very positive.
I think I have only been asked because I have a good standing in the community. How do I tactfully get out of this situation?
Rhiannon G.
Dear Rhiannon,
You most certainly shouldn't write a reference for a person you don't know very well.
My advice to you is that what is said in person is hearsay, but anything you put down on paper could one day be held against you.
This is a hard but important lesson for everyone to learn.
In the past, these 'putting down on paper' experiences, often written in the heat of the moment, or the dead of night, and resulting in pages of self pity and recriminations have given rise to the receiver dragging those letters out in the future and using them in
could readily apply to Port Stephens. I believe the Master Plan is a second-rate solution and should be dumped.
ongoing discussions.
In contemporary times, you can add text messages, online comments, and even photos or videos to the mix.
In your own case, if you provide a reference saying little Johnny is a fine, upstanding member of the community who volunteers his time, works at the local rescue animal shelter, waters the gardens of the elderly and infirmed, and participates in clean up Australia events, when in actual fact little Johnny paints his graffiti tag on every available bus stop, hoons around on his e-bike, shoplifts from the local markets, and is, in reality, a little ratbag, you are doing him a grave disservice.
He will learn nothing, and will continue to go about his merry way while others make excuses for his poor behaviour.
The idea of a reference letter is losing traction, because no one writes the brutal truth.
Reference letters are a bit like resumes - they should be taken with a grain of salt,
If you must write one, say it as it is, and then let your friend decide whether they will use your letter.
Something like: To Whom it May Concern, I write this reference for John Doe, a kid I hardly know, and what I do know may prejudice his court outcome, and not in a good way for John.
Yours sincerely, Rhiannon G. That should suffice.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
If we’re thinking Opera House, why not follow the innovative example of our erstwhile politicians and run a lottery, which was so successful in the 1950s, and made everyone who bought a ticket feel that they had a share in something wonderful for the future?
Regards, Jennifer Indsto, Anna Bay.
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sporting organisation steeped in history and responsible for producing some of the game’s greatest players.
Rugby always played a part in who Ross is.
His own journey began at Penicuik RFC, where he played until he was 12 years old.
Taking a year away from the game to try something different, Ross competed in judo but rugby was never far away.
He returned to rugby joining Forresters RFC for four years before eventually following his dad and pulling on the maroon of Watsonians RFC at the tender age of 18.
One of Buchan’s earliest memories at Watsonians came at the Dreghorn Sevens, where he found himself in a scuffle with a Fijian international named Setala.
It was an introduction to senior rugby that Ross never forgot.
Over the next six years at Watsonians RFC, Ross was fortunate enough to earn the honour of captaining the club in his final season.
Rugby then opened another door, taking Ross to the United States for two unforgettable stints with the Denver Barbarians.
Those experiences sparked a desire to see more of the world through playing the game of rugby.
That journey eventually brought Ross to Australia in 2014, following two team mates who had already found a home at the Nelson Bay club.
One of these teammates was Gropers’ rugby legend Chad Northcott.
Ross's first game for Nelson Bay was out on the wing in the number 14 jersey and since then has slowly worked his way into the forward pack, which according to the hooker “says more about his speed than versatility".
Over the past 12 years Buchan has been an integral part of Nelson Bay rugby - watching the club grow
from strength to strength.
He has celebrated Hawthorn Cups, Ben Clarke Shields, countless Sevens titles and, above all, the memorable 2023 season where the Gropers went through undefeated in the club’s first year in Suburban Rugby to lift both the minor and major premiership trophies.
While rugby has faced its challenges across the Newcastle region, Nelson Bay has remained a constant force built on player, committee and volunteer commitment, resilience and community support.
In Ross's own words: "I love the Bay and I love the Gropers.”
“The greatest thing rugby has given me isn’t a trophy or a titlethrough the Nelson Bay Gropers I’ve met lifelong mates, found a second family and, thanks to opportunities the club created, I met my beautiful wife. Together we’ve built a life and are raising two incredible kids,” he said.
That’s why this 150-game milestone means so much to Ross - more than a number it’s a celebration of the people, friendships, memories and journey that rugby has given him and a reminder that a club can become home and team mates can become family.
By John 'Stinker' CLARKE
In all the years I have been reporting fishing in and around Port Stephens I have rarely mentioned tailor over 2kg.
I do wonder how these fish managed to grow to such a size without being reported in the past.
All the big tailor that have been reported have been caught by commercial fishermen netting the beaches.
To date, to my knowledge, no tailor over 2kg has been caught by a recreational line fisher this season.
Very popular in WA, tailor can be found around the world. Known to Americans as Bluefish they are widely distributed along the Atlantic coast particularly in the mid-Atlantic and New England regions.
The fish range from Nova Scotia to South America.
As in Australia, they are highly migratory, pelagic fish typically found in clean high energy coastal waters , surf beaches and estuaries and can be caught using fish bait or reflecting silver lures.
kg.
The more I learn about tailor, the more fascinated I become. They can be caught in all Australian states, but not in the warm waters of the Northern Territory.
While a popular recreational fish in the US the tailor, or bluefish, is not recognised as a quality eating fish because of its high oil content and strong flavour.
By John ‘Stinker” CLARKE
Part 4: See earlier editions of NOTA for Parts 1, 2 and 3.
KEN Barry, a member of the Narrowgut Crew, was a fisherman until 1949 when he branched out into lobstering.
He purchased Clatterbang, so that he could work 40-45 handwoven lobster pots around the reefs and rocky headlands from Fingal south to Rocky Point.
Clatterbang was the first motorised boat in Fingal Bay and it was built by a fisherman from Stockton named Sheppard.
It was originally driven along by 5hp Clay motor, which ran on petrol, and later a 7hp air-cooled Lister diesel engine.
The peace which had existed in Fingal forever had come to an end when Clatterbang was launched. No one in Fingal Bay had ever heard such a racket.
"It was very noisy," admitted Ken, "hence the name."
"Lobsters could be caught right around the island from 20 yards from the shore. This was 1955. They said you won't catch any lobsters tonight - calm sea, full moon, not a breath of wind - in crystal-clear water.
“I got 13 dozen the night before the full moon, 16 dozen and 8 on the night of the full moon, and 14 dozen the night after the full moon.
“42 dozen in 3 nights.
“You won't catch lobsters in a full moon. Well that buggered that
theory up good and proper.
“I worked it out for that year 1955 I was earning £35 to £40 a week getting 1/11d (20c) a pound.
“On today's prices for lobsters, I would be earning around $60,000$70,000 a week!”.
Ken remembered that the best catch for one day was 16 dozen lobsters and once having 28 lobsters in one pot.
"The best year ever for lobsters was 1955,” he recalled.
“We were being paid 1/11d per pound. No one would go to 2/-.
“I was catching up to 70 dozen lobsters a week out of 40 pots.
“We would gather tea tree sticks from the Fingal bush and weave them into lobster pots.
“Only certain sticks could be
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used and they could be found not far from a tall tree with an osprey’s nest high in the branches.
“That was over 60 years ago. The osprey’s nest is still there and, the last time I visited, not long ago, there was a bird on the nest."
There is not much happens around Fingal without the local fishermen knowing all about it. If they don't know, they make it their business to find out.
A baffling case concerned a significant amount of money that went missing from the Nelson Bay Post Office.
The fishermen's detective work, following the theft, led them to believe that they uncovered the mystery and identified the guilty party.
The Case of the Buried Treasure - as told by Ken Barry
"Years later there was a bloke on the island working on the automation of the lighthouse in the early 1970s who rented a place off Fingal Bay resident fisherman Clarrie Clarke.
“We found out that $108,000.00 went missing from the Nelson Bay Post Office.
“The mail truck was taking the money back down to Newcastle when the driver stopped at Stewarts and Lloyds Bowling Club to drop off a set of bowls. When he came back out, the money was gone.
“A little private investigation by a couple of fishermen discovered that someone had organised to
send a set of bowls from Nelson Bay Bowling Club into the Newcastle club in the mail truck.
“The fishermen, who played bowls themselves, knew the owner and the exact set of bowls, as they had a diamond inset to indicate the bias.
“The set of bowls that were dropped off at Stewart and Lloyds had a diamond inset!
“The bloke renting Clarrie's house and working on the island played bowls at the Nelson Bay Club and owned a set of bowls with - a diamond inset!
“The crime was never solved.
“After the suspect died his wife arrived in Fingal with his ashes and asked if we could organise a trip over to the island to distribute them.
“On the day she arrived we couldn't land on the island as the sea was too rough, so the ashes were taken out to sea in Clatterbang and tossed into Fingal Bay where we could see the lighthouse.
“A few times after that his wife arrived in Fingal and asked to be taken across to the lighthouse.
“Again, it was too rough, so she walked around the beach and sat on the end of the Spit and stared at the island across the water.
“The wife came back for about three years running.
“We reckon that there is $108,000.00 somewhere buried around the lighthouse but we don't know where to look."
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By Ruby VAN DE WIJGAART
PORT Stephens Council has broken ground on the long-planned transformation of Don Waring Oval, with major works beginning Monday 6 July as part of a $7.8 million upgrade to the Tomaree Sports Complex.
The project will significantly expand sporting capacity across the precinct.
The current oval will be redeveloped into two full-size soccer pitches, four touch football fields and a larger cricket oval, alongside new youth AFL facilities.
Upgraded sports ground lighting will allow the complex to host state-level night events for soccer, cricket and touch football.
New infrastructure will include a Sports Walk footpath with seating and a viewing platform, advanced stormwater drainage to protect fields during extreme weather, a new entry roundabout, improved bus drop-off points and two new car parks.
Mayor Leah Anderson said the upgrade delivered on a long-term shared vision for a premier regional sporting hub.
“We identified this upgrade as a major priority in Council’s 2018 Masterplan for the complex,” she said.
“We’ve pushed hard for this funding to ensure our local and visiting sportspeople have access to the first-class facilities they deserve.”
Councillors Mark Watson, Nathan Errington and Roz Armstrong each welcomed the project, highlighting its benefits for the more than 3000 local players and 30 sports clubs that use the complex annually.
Council president Bruce Scott said the expansion reflected strong collaboration between Council and local sporting groups.
“We really are kicking goals for our community and the region with this upgrade,” he said.
Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson and State Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington also praised the project, calling it a major win for the
Works will be delivered in three stages, beginning with fieldworks and removal of the old bocce facility. Council aims to complete the upgrade by mid-2027.
The project is jointly funded by the Australian Government’s Growing Regions Program, the NSW Government’s Level Playing Program and Port Stephens Council.
By Nico LOMBARDO
THE local community is calling the NSW Government to commit to its previous pledge and add the Fishermans Bay Landcom Site into Tomaree National Park.
Fishermans Bay is a high quality, environmentally significant habitat that has in the past been threatened by urban development.
In 2015 UrbanGrowth NSW (formerly Landcom) was forced to withdraw a housing development application following strong backlash from residents, led by the South Tomaree Community Association.
Later, in 2019, former Opposition Leader and current Minister for the Environment Penny Sharpe visited the area and promised the expansion of Tomaree National Park in the event of a Labor win.
Since then, many community organisations have been taking actions to make sure that Fishermans Bay does not fall into disrepair: among these are Friends of Tomaree National Park, National Parks Association, EcoNetwork, and the South Tomaree Association, as well as many other locals who cleaned up the site from invasive weeds that threatened to replace the native vegetation.
Recently, representatives from these groups have met with Kate Washington MP to showcase the community’s efforts, calling for faster action to be taken so that the area can be safeguarded for good.
“We are fortunate to have such a caring community who recognise this site is very important for wildlife, including at least 25 threatened species such as the wallum toadlet,
two donkey orchid species, powerful owl, squirrel gliders and at least eight species of bats, as well as the Endangered Ecological Community of Swamp Sclerophyll Forest on Coastal Floodplains” said Josephine O’Brien, Friends of Tomaree National Park Fishermans Bay Team Leader.
Ms Washington was reportedly impressed
that the community cared sufficiently to spend their time and money rejuvenate the site.
Local environmental organisations noted that there is bipartisan support for the proposal, as former Environment Minister Matt Kean MP advised in 2021 that interest had been expressed in the site for national park additions.
They are hopeful an announcement will be made before National Threatened Species Day on 7 September.
q Kate Washington MP, local community group members, and residents, inspect the Landcom site at Fishermans Bay and inspect the recent weed treatment work undertaken by the
PORT Stephens and other select NSW locations are set to receive a tourism boost under a new NSW Government marketing strategy designed
to attract more visitors, support local businesses and create jobs across the State.
The first phase of the campaign will promote Port
Stephens, Byron Bay, the Barrington Coast, Shoalhaven and Sapphire Coast through a coordinated 12-month marketing initiative led by Destination NSW.
Using data-driven insights and authentic storytelling, the strategy will showcase the experiences that make regional NSW a popular destination, including coastal holidays, nature-based attractions, food, wine and cultural experiences.
Minister for Jobs and Tourism Steve Kamper said the campaign would encourage more people to explore regional communities.
“Regional NSW is home to some of the nation's best-kept secrets, and we're making
sure more people discover them,” Mr Kamper said.
“From pristine coastlines and spectacular mountain ranges to world-class food, wine and cultural experiences, NSW has something for everyone.
“NSW is already leading the nation on tourism, with a record 129.3 million visitors spending $61.9 billion across our state last year.
“We want people to stay longer and spend more in NSW, and the best way to do that is to get visitors travelling to our regions.
“We are backing regional tourism because we know it delivers real economic benefits for communities right across the state.”
Minister for Regional NSW Tara Moriarty said stronger regional tourism would benefit businesses and communities.
“Every visitor who heads to regional NSW helps support local businesses, create jobs and strengthen regional communities,” Ms Moriarty said.
“We're backing regional tourism because when our regions thrive, local businesses grow, more jobs are created and the whole NSW economy benefits.
“Regional NSW has everything visitors are looking for, and this campaign will help put more people on the road, more customers through local businesses and more dollars into regional communities.”
The strategy was
By Chris KARAS
NORTHERN Hawks firstgrade rugby league team face an uphill task of qualifying for this year’s Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup finals series.
The Hawks’ hopes of appearing in the big endof-season matches next month were dented last weekend after a 28-0 loss to premiership pacesetters
Maitland at the Lakeside Sporting Complex.
Steve Simpson’s brave
charges were outclassed by the Pickers, who ran in five tries to register their 11th win of the season (22 points) and extend their competition lead to four after 12 rounds.
South Newcastle Lions remain entrenched in second spot on 18 points with eight wins and two draws ahead of Kurri Kurri Bulldogs and Central Newcastle Butcher Boys (12 points) and Lakes United Seagulls (11 points).
Northern have slipped to eighth spot on 10 points behind Western Suburbs
Rosellas and The Entrance Tigers, who hold sixth and seventh spots respectively on 10 points with higher percentages.
With four rounds to be completed in the regular season, the Hawks face must-win clashes against The Entrance this Sunday at Tomaree Sports Ground; Macquarie Scorpions on Sunday July 19 at Lyall Peacock Field; Souths Lions on Saturday August 1 at Lakeside Sporting Complex and Lakes United on August 8
Maitland had too many big guns for the Hawks with winger Will Nieuwenhuise grabbing a try double and Harry Whitfield, lock and skipper Sam Anderson and winger Ethan Parry posting four-pointers with centre Luke Knight booting four goals.
Coach Simpson says the Hawks will be “desperate” for a win over the Tigers and two valuable competition points this weekend.
developed by Destination NSW in partnership with Destination Networks, local councils and tourism operators, following workshops across 27 regions to identify experiences with the greatest potential to increase visitation and visitor spending.
Regional NSW welcomed 64.4 million domestic and international visitors who spent $27.2 billion in the year to March 2026.
The campaign will initially focus on television advertising before expanding across digital platforms, social media, search, public relations, influencer engagement, events and Destination NSW channels to promote year-round visitation.
q Denton Cup first-grade action between Northern Hawks and competition leaders Maitland Pickers last weekend at Lakeside Sporting Complex.
By Chris KARAS WESTERN
rugby league legend Mick Liubinskas stole the show when he led a band of
seasoned golfers from the Massey Park Golf club on a successful sojourn to Port
Stephens.
The fearless forward, who played alongside enforcer John ‘Dallas’ Donnelly and the incomparable Tommy Raudonikis in 44 top-grade appearances for the Magpies during the 1970s, showed his prowess around the Hunter region’s finest golf courses to help retain the annual Nelson Bay Cup.
A touring party of 16 golfers made the trek from Sydney and featured prominently in a series of two-ball best ball stableford events at reputable courses at Pacific Dunes, Nelson Bay, Horizons and Hawks Nest.
The crafty Liubinskas, who also served a season with the Balmain Tigers back
in 1979, proved a standout with his sharp iron play and perfect putting over seven days of competition.
Former Catholic Youth Organisation (CYO) rugby league trojan Sam Colussi won three stableford events with Leichhardt Wanderers Rugby League Club Hall of Fame inductee and premiershipwinning Balmain Jersey Flegg Cup manager John Carrington, Tony Spencer and Steve Cullen also posting impressive victories on tour.
Other Massey Park golfers to show their wares included former Magpies players Mark Manson, Gary Sly, Ray Emery, Pat Donnellan, Kevin Darke, Balmain stalwart Ray Meany, club captain David Bishop,
Balmain Junior League identity John Manning, David Hilton, Steve Turner and club president Gary Ryan. An elated Carrington told News Of The Area that bringing home the Nelson Bay Cup was a “big moment” for the Massey Park squad.
“The team played consistent golf during the week-long events and adapted quickly to the excellent golf courses that Port Stephens has to offer” he said.
“Long-hitting Sam was the pick of our golfers this campaign and deserves plenty of kudos for winning three stableford events to ensure the Nelson Bay Cup returned to Sydney’s inner west,” the club stalwart added.
By Chris KARAS
RAYMOND Terrace basketball find Lilly Bowers is United States-bound for the opportunity of a lifetime.
The emerging 15-yearold point guard flew out last Sunday with a select panel of promising hoopers under the AUSA Hoops banner for a 17-day tour offering valuable international experience.
She is the youngest of three local basketballers to
make the trip along with 17-year-old Port Stephens Stingrays representative point guard Jacob Lewiston and Anna Bay small forward Islay Scheerlinck.
Lilly played her early basketball in Bathurst before moving to Raymond Terrace and is currently shining with the Dimes Academy in Maitland - the region’s most elite basketball coaching program.
The trio arrived in Chicago and attended a
three-day training camp at Butler University before participating in the Run 4 Roses Classic at the Kentucky Exposition Centre with tournament days running from July 9 to 14.
They then travel from Louisville to Mishawaka and stay at St Mary’s College for a training camp before competing at The Encore tournament at the Mishawaka Fieldhouse from July 17 to 19.
AUSA Hoops is
Australia’s leading provider of US college recruitment exposure and gives athletes and coaches clearer access to education, support and pathway opportunities beyond the domestic system.
While Basketball NSW continues to support elite athlete development through its highperformance programs, AUSA Hoops fills an important gap for those outside the system giving them clarity, guidance, and access to realistic international options.
By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Marlins showed pundits that they are right in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup finals mix after an enthralling fivepoint loss to Killarney Vale Bombers at Dick Burwell Oval last weekend.
The third-ranked Bombers edged out a spirited Marlins lineup 9.10 (64) to 8.11 (59) in a crackerjack duel that augurs well for the end-of-season finals series.
In one of the best contests to date in the 2026 competition, the fourthranked Marlins produced a rousing second half performance against their
talented rivals only to fall short in their epic showdown.
Nelson Bay trailed 24-11 and 45-25 in the opening two stanzas before booting four goals in the third term to trail 54-49.
Both teams kicked a goal in the final quarter with the Bombers staving off a fierce Marlins challenge to claim victory and bragging rights.
Sam Carruthers led the Nelson Bay charge with three crucial goals and was supported by Adam Blyth, Hudson Roche, Sam Norton, Tim Anderson, Harry Gordon and Jayden Baldwin-Rymer, who kicked two important goals in the pressure-cooker atmosphere.
Despite the loss the
Nelson
on Saturday July 18 at Don Small Oval from 2pm. In Senior Womens Cup action the undefeated Bombers proved too strong for Nelson Bay 100-7 at Dick Burwell Oval.
The competitive Marlins were best served by Isabella Hol, Evie Hot, Charlotte Connick, Tori Borg, Ella Toscano and young gun Olivia Feldman.
By Chris KARAS
PORT Stephens pickleball
identities Debbie Black and Kim Fletcher are renowned for their on-court prowess on the northern NSW circuit.
The pair have achieved a wealth of success in both the singles and doubles formats on tour - collecting an assortment of medals and titles to earn legendary status.
Local hero Debbie remains one of the sport’s fiercest competitors while talented Kim, who recently moved to Tuncurry, has built an impressive record in her age division.
Now their respective mothers have upstaged the
dynamic duo with medalwinning achievements in their own right.
Debbie’s mum Val Mulhearn and Kim’s mother Pam Wilson underlined their potential as a pairing with outstanding deeds at this year’s Barrington Coast Seniors 60s plus tournament hosted by the Halliday Point Pickleball Club.
Competing in the 75 years plus Womens Doubles (Any Skill), the evergreen Val and Pam picked up a silver medal before claiming gold and silver medals in the 80 years plus Mixed Doubles category for Any Skill the following day. It was a tremendous
achievement by the golden oldies, who both displayed the natural skill and composure of their accomplished daughters.
Port Stephens Pickleball competitors Louise Davis, Steve Laming and Joanne Laming, Cherie McDougall, Janine McKeefry and Steve Wilson also showed their wares at the recent PCYC Bateau Bay tournament.
Louise and Joanne earned a bronze medal in the 60 years plus Women's Doubles (DUPR 3.49 and under) with the talented Davis later combining with Wilson to claim another bronze in the 60 years plus Mixed Doubles (DUPR 3.49 and under).
By Gary WATT
RESULTS from a Stableford competition played at Tanilba Bay GC on Monday 29th June 2026 with 39 players
Nett Winner : Jim Asvestas, 40pts on countback.
Nett Runner Up : Al Stark, 40pts
Bonus Point Winner :
Col Kerrison, 44pts. Bonus Point Runner Up: Peter Toth, 40pts on countback.
Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole :
Division 1: Les Moran
Division 2: Peter Toth
Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole :
Division 1: Gary Chapman
Division 2: Steve Robards
Drive & Chip, 7th Hole:
Division 1: Jim Asvestas
Division 2: Bruce Brideoake Drive & Chip, 18th Hole:
Division 1: Denis Barnett
Division 2 : Jenny Hale.
Ball Winners :
Les Moran 40pts, Noel Sewell 39pts, Frank van Druten 39pts, John McDonald 39pts, Jenny Hale 38pts, Ralph Brown 38pts, Warren Deuis 38pts,
Denis Barnett 37pts, David Hurley 37pts, Gary Chapman 37pts, John Clayton 37pts, Barry Leo 37pts, Greg Sessions 37pts, Brian Neale 37pts and Bruce Brideoake 37pts. Lucky Draw Prize Winner : Jim Asvestas.
By Lee RANKIN
SATURDAY 27th July.
John Hood
Aged 92 years of Tea Gardens, formerly of Sydney Beloved husband of Marianne(dec). Much loved father of Stephen, Christopher (dec), Jennifer, John & Brian. Father-in-law of Graham, Janine & Yvonne. Grandfather of Erin, Kelly, Axel, Lily, Matilda, Stella, Angus, Oliver, Jamison, Sam, Annabelle & Gabrielle.
Great grandfather of Alona.
Family and friends are warmly invited to the Celebration of John’s life at St Stephen’s Catholic Church, Witt St, Tea Gardens on FRIDAY, 10th July, 2026 at 11am.
Elva Audrey
Passed peacefully on 26/06/2026. Late of Estia Tea Gardens. Formerly of Hawks Nest and Earlwood. Loving wife of Keith William “Bill” (Deceased) Mother and Mother-in-law of Janelle, Greg and Sandy. Cherished Grandmother of Timothy and Cleo, Jason and Bec, Aidan and Olivia, Mitchell and Monique. Great Grandmother to Great Granddaughter Elva.
Aged 96 Loved by many.
Funeral service at Palmdale Crematorium Friday 10th July 2026 - 12 Midday Live streamed via Creightons Funeral Service Website.
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SUNDAY
SEVEN, 7pm
The time has come to leave behind the akubras, Blundstones and spurs, as the farmers and their potential partners are off to Sydney for a glamorous black-tie dinner. The blokes do their best James Bond impressions in tuxedos and the ladies are dressed to the nines, offering everyone the chance to see each other in a new light. However, for some, that fresh perspective will cause them to question their own connections. As a life-changing decision looms, emotions run high for Jarrad, Zac, Dylan and Jason (above, from left) as they consider whether to follow their heart or their head.
6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Monty Don’s British Gardens. Monty Don explores London’s most beautiful gardens.
8.30 Saint-Pierre. (Mv) Fitz and Arch engage in a game of cat and mouse as they race to determine an assassin’s target.
9.15 Gruen. (PG, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
9.55 Would I Lie To You?
10.25 ABC Late News.
10.40 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R)
12.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
ABC FAMILY (22)
Dino Island. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.30 MOVIE: Lemony Snicket’s A Series Of Unfortunate Events. (2004, PG) 9.20 Caper Crew. 10.05 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.55 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. The weekly winners return.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 MOVIE: Journey Home, David Gulpilil. (2025, Ml, R) The late David Gulpilil is laid to rest. Danzal Baker, Hugh Jackman.
MONDAY
NBN, 7.30pm
From the Seven Wonders of the World to the wackiest travel experiences on offer, this unfiltered reality series has seen and done it all, complete with buying the cheesy souvenirs to take home. But let’s be honest, some of the best destinations on Earth are in our own backyard. To prove it, the Guides are heading on a scenic road trip along the New South Wales south coast – bringing Love Island Australia Hibberd and Callum Hole (right) along for the ride. It’s good clean fun as they depart Sydney in electric vehicles and set their GPS for the laidback towns of Jamberoo, Kiama, Nowra, Bateman’s Bay and Narooma.
SBS, 7.30pm
No one could accuse this extreme survival series of going easy on its contestants, but just in case, the producers of this latest instalment have upped the stakes significantly. While earlier seasons have dropped survival experts into the wilderness of Tasmania and New Zealand, this fourth Aussie edition takes 10 participants (including Lillian, above) to Sápmi, Finland, and leaves them to their own devices in an unfamiliar Arctic environment where hunting is forbidden and temperatures are subzero. In Wednesday’s doubleepisode premiere, the participants are dropped off and start to make camp.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 7. Hagetmau to Bordeaux. 175.1km flat stage. From France.
1.55 Great British Railway Journeys. (R)
2.30 Mirusia: Live In Concert. (R)
4.00 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)
4.30 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final.
8.00 MOVIE: Where The Crawdads Sing. (2022, Masv, R) A girl who raised herself in dangerous marshlands finds herself the prime suspect in a murder. Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, David Strathairn.
10.35 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGals, R) Alex seeks his parents’ advice.
12.15 MOVIE: Out Of Line. (2001, Mlsv, R) Jennifer Beals.
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 19. Wests Tigers v New Zealand Warriors.
9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage and analysis of the NRL game between the Wests Tigers and New Zealand Warriors.
10.45 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12. Semi-finals.
12.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 12 Late. Semi-finals.
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)
6.00 10 News+.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney.
7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa, R) Mary and Tom finally purchased a dream home.
8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PGs, R) 11.30 10 News+. (R) 12.00
6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm Snackmasters. 3.00 Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.20 MOVIE: Dumb Money.
6.00
6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) Sharon is anxious to be a godmother.
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 Cooper & Fry. (M) Cooper wrestles with his past as he and Fry investigate the death of a teenage girl.
9.05 Doc Martin. (PGa, R) The surgery is chaotic with both Martin and Louisa now practising from it.
9.50 The Capture. (MA15+v, R) As the scale of the conspiracy reveals itself, Carey makes a surprising decision. 10.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 11.45 Andy And The Band. 1.30pm PJ Masks. 1.50 Kangaroo Beach. 2.30 The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Octonauts. 4.10 Dino Dex. 5.10 Isadora Moon. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 Kids Baking Championship. 8.10 Kids BBQ Championship. 8.55 Chopped Junior. 10.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Abbott Elementary. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Jewels Of The Mediterranean. (PGa)
8.25 National Parks From Above: Ireland. (R)
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 8.
2.00 Snowpiercer. (MA15+v, R)
3.45 Bamay. (R)
4.20 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. (R)
4.50 Primitive Medium. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 Euronews.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. Continued. (2019, PG) 7.15 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 9.10 Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 11.00 We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 12.40pm The Lady Vanishes. (1938, PG) 2.35 Bedevil. (1993, PG) 4.15 Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 6.35 The NeverEnding Story. (1984) 8.30 Bridge Of Spies. (2015) 11.10 My Summer Of Love. (2004, M) 12.45am Late Programs. 5.50 Philadelphia. (1993, PG)
6.00
6.30 Compass: Reviving The Mullet Run.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Race Around The World. The racers fly off to destinations separately.
8.30 Ground Up. (Final, Ml) Hugh’s dog is kidnapped and the football department’s database is hacked.
9.05 The Capture. (Final, MA15+v) Carey is drawn deeper into Simon’s plan.
10.20 Cooper & Fry. (Ma, R)
11.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
2.45 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)
3.15 Doc Martin. (PGa, R)
4.05 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
ABC
6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.30 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 4.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.15 Tabby McTat. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Emerald. 7.05 Let’s Go Bananas! 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. (Premiere) 8.10 Epic Adventures With Bertie Gregory. (Premiere) 8.50 Animal Park. 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Eiffel Tower: Life Behind The Scenes. (PG)
8.30 Mont-Saint-Michel: Rising Again. (R) Looks at Mont-Saint-Michel, a triumph of technical prowess, spiritual ambition and architectural audacity.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 9.
2.30 Putin’s Crisis. (Mav, R)
3.30 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl, R)
4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 Euronews.
5.30 PBS News Horizons.
The World. 6.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cup Fever! 9.00 The Expanse. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Round of 16. Switzerland v Colombia. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Philadelphia. Continued. (1993, PG) 8.10 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 10.15 Bridge Of Spies. (2015) 12.55pm My Summer Of Love. (2004, M) 2.30 Whale Rider. (2002, PG) 4.25 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 6.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 8.30 Butcher’s Crossing. (2022) 10.30 Unfaithful. (2002, MA15+) 12.45am Rambo: First Blood Part II. (1985, MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. 8.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG) The team wanders with wolfhounds through Ireland. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost World: Jurassic Park. (1997, PGv, R) A team visits an island of dinosaurs. Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore.
11.05 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal, R) 12.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 1. Qualifying. Highlights.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Better Homes And Gardens. 10.30 Auction Squad. 11.30 GetOn Extra. Noon Horse Racing. Royal Randwick, Caulfield and Doomben Racedays. 5.00 Dog Patrol. 5.30 The World’s Most Scenic
6.00 9News Saturday.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Notebook. (2004, PGals, R) An old man reads a love story. Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling. 10.00 MOVIE: The Blind Side. (2009, PGdlv, R) A homeless teenager becomes a gridiron player. Sandra Bullock.
12.30 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show.
1.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 13 Late. Women’s final.
4.00 Great Australian Detour Snow. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Charlotte is looking for a dog to give her best friend, Zeke the pug, some love. Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) Jacquie and John have owned a main street pub for 14 years but are looking for someone to take over. 9.40 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) Multiple resources are dispatched to a patient who has fallen from a tree and has an open wrist fracture. 12.00 FBI. (Mv, R) The team works to find
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGal) 8.30 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations. 9.30 7NEWS: Disappearance Of William Tyrrell. (R) 10.50 Autopsy USA. (Ma, R) 11.50 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Townsville 500. Day 2. Qualifying. Highlights. 12.50 Angelyne. (Ml)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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QuadStrike. 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. STIHL Series. Replay. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The Car Club. 2.00 Motor Racing. NDRC Nitro Funny Cars. Round 1. Spring Nationals.
M) 11.40 The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power. 12.55am Prodigal Son. 2.35 MOVIE: Christmess. (2023, M) 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 5.10 Mia
6.00 9News Sunday.
7.00 LEGO Masters Bricktacular. (PG)
8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 9News Late.
10.00 The First 48: Thick As Thieves. (Malv) Two people are killed in a home invasion. 11.00 Love Cheats. (Mal) 12.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 12.30 Wimbledon 2026 Pre-Show. 1.00 Tennis. Wimbledon. Day 14 Late. Men’s final. 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
MOVIE: Dennis The Menace. (1993, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Inception. (2010, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Rambo: Last Blood. (2019, MA15+) 12.25am Arrow. 3.45 The Summit. 5.10 Hop.
6.00
12.00 Cycling. Tour de France. H’lights. 1.00 WorldWatch. 2.55 Pharaohs Of The Two Lands. (R) 4.00 FIFA World Cup 2026: Highlights Show. (R) 4.30 The Cook Up. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (Ms, R)
8.30 24 Hours In Emergency: Brave New World. (Mal)
9.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R)
2.35 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (R)
4.20 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Expedition With Steve Backshall. 9.35 Chopped Junior. 10.20 Kids Baking Championship. 11.00 Late Programs.
6.00
R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Ice Age. 9.30 MythBusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 9.55 BattleBots. 10.45 Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory. 11.25 Late Programs.
Seven News.
6.00
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 Farmer Wants A Wife. (PGa) Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
9.20 The Rookie. (Mav) Juarez thinks Penn’s recent string of bad luck is the result of a curse.
10.20 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R)
11.20 The Agenda Setters.
12.20 New Amsterdam. (MA15+av, R)
1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Born To Dance.
Continued. (2015, PG) 6.50 The NeverEnding Story. (1984) 8.40 The Orator. (2011, PG, Samoan) 10.45 Butcher’s Crossing. (2022) 12.50pm Aftersun. (2022, M) 2.45 The Movie Show. 3.15 The Monk And The Gun. (2023, PG, Dzongkha) 5.20 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 7.30 Sense And Sensibility. (1995) 10.00 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 11.40 Late Programs.
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A Current Affair.
Travel Guides.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portugal With Michael Portillo. (R) Michael Portillo’s journey in Portugal continues in Braga, its oldest city, and Ponte de Lima, its oldest town.
8.30 Insight. Kumi Taguchi looks into DNA testing.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Aurillac to Le Lioran. 166.6km mountain stage. From France.
2.00 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (Mas, R)
2.55 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. (R)
3.55 Beautiful Game Changers. (R)
4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.
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SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Orator. Continued. (2011, PG, Samoan) 7.35 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 9.35 Sense And Sensibility. (1995) 12.05pm The Idol. (2015, M, Arabic) 2.00 My Neighbour Totoro. (1988, PG) 3.40 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 5.40 Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 7.30 The Outsiders. (1983, M) 9.10 High Fidelity. (2000) 11.20 Begin Again. (2013, M) 1.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 First Dates Australia. (Ma)
8.40 Doc. (Ma) Joan arrives at the hospital as a patient.
Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l)
The Agenda Setters.
Happy’s Place. (PGal)
(MA15+av, R)
The Outdoor Room With Jamie Durie. (R)
Home Shopping. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise Early News.
Sunrise. 6.00 9News.
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6.00
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Steven Universe. 9.55 Pokémon: Diamond And Pearl. 10.15 Ninjago. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Alone Australia. (Return, l) Ten survivalists are taken to Sapmi, Finland, where they face a gruelling survival experiment.
9.45 Coldwater. (Malv) Keen to expose the truth about Tommy, John and Fiona invite him and Rebecca to lunch.
10.40 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11.
2.10 Journey Of The Pelicans: An Outback Mystery. (R)
3.00 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. (R)
4.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Semi-final.
VICELAND (31)
4.35
Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Clockwatchers.
Continued. (1997, PG) 6.50 The Monk And The Gun. (2023, PG, Dzongkha) 8.55 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 11.05 The Perks Of Being A Wallflower. (2012, M) 1pm Begin Again. (2013, M) 2.55 Sense And Sensibility. (1995) 5.25 Local Hero. (1983, PG) 7.30 The Client. (1994, M) 9.50 The Fly. (1986, MA15+) 11.35 Dark Age. (1987, MA15+) 1.20am Seeking Justice. (2011, MA15+) 3.20 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, July 16
6.00
3.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. (R)
4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
5.30 7.30. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks. 6.45 HexVets And Magic Pets. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.40 Ninjago: Dragons Rising. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.30 Young Sheldon. 8.50 Ultimate Vets. 9.10 Animal Park. 9.55 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.40 Amazing Animal Friends. 11.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Spain With Michael Portillo. (PG)
8.30 Eva Longoria: Searching For France. (PGa) Eva heads to the port city of Marseille.
9.20 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 12. 2.15 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG, R)
4.05 TradFest: The Fingal Sessions. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND (31)
6am Morning Programs.
2pm Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 10. Highlights. 3.00 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 11. Highlights. 4.05 BBC News At Ten. 4.35 France 24. 5.05 PBS News. 6.05 Mysteries From Above. 6.55 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.25 Cup Fever! 8.55 Alone Australia. 11.00 Soccer. FIFA World Cup. Quarter-final. Replay. 2am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Local Hero. (1983, PG) 8.10 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 10.10
The Outsiders. (1983, M) 11.50 High Fidelity. (2000) 2pm Clockwatchers. (1997, PG) 3.50 The Company. (2003, PG) 5.55 Viva Las Vegas. (1964, PG) 7.30
Gremlins. (1984, M) 9.30 Escape From New York. (1981, M) 11.25 Sky Pirates. (1986, M) 1am Rosenthal. (2025, M, Yiddish) 2.50 House Of The Seasons. (2023, M, Japanese) 5.05 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)
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. (PGas)
11.30 Stumble. (PGals)
12.00 Everything I Know About Love. (Premiere, MA15+dls)
1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Room For Improvement. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tipping Point: Travel Guides. (PG) 8.45 NRL Origin Story. (M) 10.00 9News Late. 10.30 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.30 A Killer Makes A Call. (Ma, R) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.10 Drive TV Presents. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop.
6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia ReDiscovered. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 American Pickers: Best Of. 12.30pm Pawn Stars. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Tougher In Alaska. 4.30
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGad)
8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Moments From Touchdown. (PGa) Looks at the crash of Yeti Airlines Flight 691. 9.30 Homicide: With Ron Iddles: Terry Floyd. (PGa, R) A look at the case of Terry Floyd.
10.30 To Be Advised.
12.00 Brave New World. (MA15+asv)
1.00 ICU. (PGa, R) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Dark Knight. (2008, M) 11.35 Seinfeld. 12.35am Love Island Games. 2.00 Below Deck Sailing Yacht. 3.05 Jeopardy! UK. 4.00 Barbie It Takes Two. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 LEGO Friends: Heartlake Stories. 5.10 Hop. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike. 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Horrible Bosses 2. (2014, MA15+) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Rugby
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