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New health facility among options for Salamander Bay By Althea GUINSBERG
SALAMANDER Bay could be in line for a new health facility, with a hospital among the options for a council-owned site in the town centre. Port Stephens Council has confirmed it is now reviewing submissions for the 10 Central Avenue site, following an expression of interest process for a possible health precinct. The decision is an important one for Tomaree Peninsula residents, who have repeatedly called for better access to health services closer to home. Port Stephens Mayor, Leah Anderson said the council was well aware of the pressure on health services in the area. “The community have told us health services in the Tomaree area are under increasing pressure, and they’ve long expressed the need for expanded access to quality healthcare,” Mayor Anderson said. The proposed location is in the main Salamander Bay commercial area, close to the shopping centre and other services used by residents from across the peninsula. With more than a quarter of Port Stephens residents aged 65 and over, accessible local healthcare has become increasingly urgent. Mayor Anderson said the issue had emerged strongly in community feedback. “More than 25 per cent of Port Stephens residents are aged 65 and over, which is above the state average,” she said. “We need to ensure our local healthcare keeps pace with the needs of every generation.” Access to health and wellness services
was also identified as a priority through Council’s 2024 Liveability Survey and consultation for the Salamander Bay Town Centre Place Plan. The council owns two undeveloped, commercially zoned sites in the town centre - 10 Central Avenue and 155 Salamander Way. Both sites form part of the Town Centre Place Plan, but only the Central Avenue site is currently being investigated for the health precinct. Just what the precinct might include is still unknown, she said. “The scope of services and extent of development have not yet been determined. We’re still investigating this development opportunity.” q An aerial view of the Salamander Bay Town Centre. Photo: PSC.
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Volunteers give Boat Harbour a native boost By Althea GUINSBERG
BOAT Harbour’s entrances to the Tomaree Coastal Walk are taking shape, with more than 1,700 native plants now in the ground. Friends of Tomaree National Park recently finished the planting stage of the project, which covered about one hectare across the northern and southern entrances, and involved five community planting days. A total of 1,742 native plants went into the ground, including 136 trees, 381 shrubs and 1,225 ground covers. Friends of Tomaree National Park Coordinator Sue Olsson said the group was pleased to see the planting finished after months of work. “We all felt a great sense of achievement, both mentally and physically,” Ms Olsson said. “We are delighted to be
making a difference to the environment, strengthening ecosystems and creating a more aesthetic area for walkers and nearby residents to enjoy.” There were 132 volunteer attendances across the five planting days, with many people returning to lend a hand several times. Friends of Tomaree volunteers were joined by other locals, Rotary Salamander, and volunteers from AGL and Aurecon. Getting 1,742 plants into the ground was only part of the job. Around 815 volunteer hours went into the project, from preparing and surveying the sites to selecting plants, organising the planting days, and doing the planting itself. The volunteer contribution has been valued at more than $40,000. The project received just over $10,000 through Bupa and Landcare Australia and
was one of only 28 projects across Australia to receive funding. The National Parks and Wildlife Service also provided considerable support.
The most-recent work saw volunteers move 40 cubic metres of woodchip around the carpark area, where there had been little natural regrowth since weeds
q North Entrance - Elsie and dad Mike plant along the creek where Giant Reed once stood. Photo: Supplied by Friends of Tomaree National Park
q South Entrance - Amy enjoys planting in the carpark lookout on Kingsley Drive opposite Windsong Way. Photo: Supplied by Friends of Tomaree National Park.
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were initially cleared three years ago. With the planting now finished, attention has turned to looking after what has gone into the ground. As the weather warms up, volunteers will be back watering and weeding to help the young plants become established. The group hopes the northern area will eventually strengthen the existing pocket of littoral rainforest, while the southern end around the Kingsley Drive carpark, opposite Windsong Way, will become home to a mix of native coastal shrubs
q South Entrance Scenic sunset spot at the lookout carpark on Kingsley drive opposite Windsong Way. Photo: Supplied by Friends of Tomaree National Park.
and ground covers. The National Parks Association (Hunter Region), a voluntary community group, initiated Friends of Tomaree National Park in 2020. Its current president, John Simpson, thanked all the volunteers for their work. “We really appreciate the tremendous work all the volunteers provide, and we are looking forward to what will happen over the next few years, realising it will take time to grow and maintain strong and resilient ecosystems,” Mr Simpson said.
q North Entrance - Restoring and connecting habitat below the Tomaree Coastal Walk. Photo: Supplied by Friends of Tomaree National Park.
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Medowie Lions record-breaking fundraising effort flows back to the community FROM Page 1 cups of tea and coffee and 925 food items over 14 days. Back in Medowie, Bingo raised more than $17,000, while Bunnings barbecues brought in more than $16,000. There was plenty happening on the environmental side too, with members planting or caring for 151 trees and collecting 5,590 cans and bottles for recycling. They also collected an incredible 944,913 plastic lids and aluminium ring pulls, helped by Bingo players who regularly brought bags of recyclables along. More than $18,000 went towards hunger relief, including Foodway, school hampers and support for local schools, preschools, agedcare facilities and community groups. Another $10,325 supported mental health causes, with donations also going towards childhood cancer research, wildlife rescue, the Rural Fire Service, BlazeAid, the Royal Flying Doctor Service and youth programs. Mr Tunbridge said the $54,746.26 given back was the highest amount the club had ever donated. “Every member should feel incredibly proud of what we have achieved together,” he said. One of the club’s next fundraisers is its second High Tea on Saturday, 19 September, raising money for childhood cancer research. Around 60 people are expected to attend the event, which will feature a fashion parade, raffles, and plenty to eat. “We’re hoping to get 60 guests,” Ann Byron said. “They’ll be served a glass of bubbles on
arrival, and then they have unlimited tea and coffee, and we have tea plates with savoury and sweet on it.” Mrs Byron said guests were encouraged to dress up and have a little fun with their outfits. “Oh, of course. Dressed up. Try and get a bit of headwear,” she laughed.
Lions members will also be doing the catering themselves, making fresh sandwiches and baking for the day. The High Tea runs from 10am to 12pm, with tickets costing $45. For bookings, contact 0422 744 293
q Ann and vice-president Patrick get ready for their next fund-raiser. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.
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Port Stephens awarded $243,000 coastal protection grant By Nico LOMBARDO PORT Stephens Council has been awarded $243,000 from the NSW Government’s Coastal and Estuary Grants Program, funding a coastal erosion hazard investigation that will open the gates for future environmental actions.
Council has previously developed the Coastal Management Program, a 10-year coordinated framework to protect the region’s coastline through actions such as moving sand, updating stormwater channels, planting vegetation and monitoring the water quality. The total cost of the Plan is estimated to be over $16 million. John Maretich, Asset Manager at Port Stephens Council, explained how this
q Map of the Coastal Management Plan Study Area. Image: Port Stephens Council Coastal Management Program.
q The Coastal Management Program began implementation in 2024, but the newest grant will help in acquiring additional funding. Image: Port Stephens Council Coastal Management Program.
seemingly small grant will be key to unlocking more funding for the future. “We know we’ve got erosion in certain locations, but what we need to do is have a documentative scientific approach. This will allow us to apply for grants to the State Government.” With the money received by the NSW Government, Port Stephens Council will hire a coastal engineer to gather data on the coastline spanning from Fingal Bay to Stockton Beach, as well as the outer port east of Soldiers Point and the inner port west of Soldiers Point. The studies, which Mr Maretich assured will be unintrusive, are expected to take place over a period of 12 to 18 months, and will be the key to understanding the future hazards that await our coasts and how to plan for them.
Nailing father-son quality time By Nico LOMBARDO A PRESCHOOL in Nelson Bay prepared for Father’s Day with a workshop bringing parents and children together in a hands-on woodworking experience. At Karingal Preschool, Nelson Bay, it is a yearly tradition for the Port Stephens Community Woodworkers to transform the classroom into a busy laboratory, where the sound of one’s voice can barely be heard over the noise of children hammering away at wooden planks. For this year’s event, the woodworkers premade kits for children to assemble toolboxes, using hammers, nails and glue under the supervision of the expert woodworkers. “We’ve been doing this for many, many years,” said preschool director Jeanette Finn. “It’s a tradition at Karingal preschool that
we do an event where the children and the fathers can work together on a project and have some time together. “I’ve been here for 26 years, and we’ve done it every year.” Len Lollback, president of the Port Stephens Community Woodworkers, commented that some of the children got so excited that they refused to give back the hammers when it was someone else’s turn. The event is, first and foremost, an occasion to create a chance for parents and children to spend quality time together, and one that many dads look forward to. “We’ve done it for three years in a row,” said one of the participants. “Today I’m here with my eldest son, and he always looks forward to it. We’ve made two birdhouses, and now we’ve made a toolbox.”
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Iconic Tomaree Lodge site needs more than a master plan: THHG FROM Page 1
Clough said the group broadly supported the direction of the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) Master Plan. However, several practical issues remained unresolved: the site’s significance, including its State Heritage Register listing and World War II military history, should remain central to future decisions. “The iconic Tomaree Lodge site status should be recognised for its merit,” he said. DCJ said the Master Plan was intended as a longterm vision and had been developed following significant consultation, including through the Tomaree Lodge Community Engagement Committee (CEC), which includes a THHG representative. A DCJ spokesperson said the Tomaree Lodge Master Plan represented a long-term vision and was the result of significant community consultation, including through the Tomaree Lodge Community Engagement Committee. The department also meets regularly with members of the Worimi community, with Traditional Owners involved in planning for the site.
Accessibility remains among THHG’s major concerns, particularly given the popularity of Tomaree Headland and existing traffic and parking pressures. The group supports public transport options including ferry and shuttle bus services, upgrading the Shoal Bay CBD jetty to accommodate ferry access, and improved parking and traffic management. DCJ acknowledged transport planning would require cooperation across government agencies. While responsibility for traffic and parking rests with Port Stephens Council, DCJ said it was collaborating with Council as part of a tri-agency working group with the local council and the National Parks and Wildlife Service on public transport planning. Visitor numbers recorded by THHG volunteers illustrate the potential pressure future development could place on the precinct, with the group’s help desks at the Lodge entrance recording up to 600 people per hour during peak periods. THHG supports establishing a kiosk and visitor information facility at the entrance, which Mr Clough
said would improve the visitor experience while providing ongoing visitation data. Funding and financial sustainability are another concern: the site has previously cost the State Government more than $1 million a year to secure and maintain. “We believe the time has come to develop a business plan to address recurring costs to secure and maintain the site, as this has been a drain on the State budget,” Mr Clough said. THHG believes preferred future uses should therefore include revenue-generating activities capable of contributing to the site’s longterm viability. DCJ, however, said developing a business case now would be premature. Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington said the government remained committed to keeping Tomaree Lodge in public ownership and opening it for community use. She acknowledged some stakeholders wanted progress to happen faster, but said major projects should not precede the necessary planning. The government says the current investment is supporting the foundational
q Tomaree Headland Heritage Group (THHG) president Peter Clough at the lodge site. Photo: Marian Sampson. planning and infrastructure work needed to enable the site’s renewal to be in line with the Master Plan. DCJ has published a draft Conservation Management Plan to guide conservation, maintenance, adaptive reuse and future decision-making, ensuring that all proposals are assessed against clearly defined heritage objectives. THHG also wants the question of who ultimately manages the precinct addressed, with community representation alongside
potential involvement from National Parks and Port Stephens Council. The group, which represents eight member organisations, wants community involvement embedded in the management of Tomaree Lodge in perpetuity. The NSW Government says no changes to current management arrangements are proposed. It has been reaffirmed that Tomaree Lodge will remain in public ownership for community use, recreation,
heritage and conservation, rather than private residential development. View the Master Plan at: https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/ about-us/tomaree-lodge/ masterplan-for-the-renewalof-tomaree-lodge.html
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q Lomandra plants will form a natural barrier where this rusted fence once stood, thanks to grant funding. Photo: Supplied by Fingal Bay Community Association.
A Council spokesperson said the fund was about helping locals put their environmental ideas into action. “We know our community cares deeply about the natural environment, and this fund gives local groups and schools a helping hand to take practical action,” the spokesperson said. Fingal Bay Community Association is one local group that has already seen what the funding can do. Association President Heather Noonan said the group received a $5,000 grant, which was used to plant lomandra along the Fingal Bay foreshore. The plants were put in to create a natural barrier after an old metal barrier had rusted and was removed by Council. Hunter Region Botanic Gardens at Heatherbrae also previously received funding. The Gardens used its grant to offer a free six-week Introduction to Ecology and Bushland Management course. The course was aimed at giving people a better understanding of how they could help look after or
Know who to call when wildlife needs help By Althea GUINSBERG
WITH spring under way, wildlife is on the move across Port Stephens and local rescuers are gearing up for one of their busiest times of year. Animals travelling in search of mates, young animals coming into care, and wildlife injured on local roads are among the challenges rescuers face. But when a resident comes across an injured kangaroo, a sick bird or marine animal, knowing what to do is rarely straightforward. That’s something Cheryl
Punch wants to change by bringing together local animal, wildlife and marine rescue services for an Animal, Wildlife, Marine Life Rescue Services Information Showcase at Soldiers Point Community Hall from 3.30 pm to 8.30 pm this Saturday, 12 September. Its focus will be on helping residents understand who to call when an animal is in urgent need of help. The idea came partly from her own experience of seeing wildlife killed or injured on roads, wondering how many people would know what to do if an animal was still alive or
had vulnerable young nearby. She believes people do want to help, but aren’t sure where to start. “We need to be educated as to what to do for our animals, wildlife and marine life when they’re in need,” Ms Punch said. “Time is of the essence when it comes to saving an injured animal. “It becomes even more critical at this time of year, when rescue groups see an increase in injured adult animals and babies requiring care.” Many of the groups rely on volunteers, fundraising
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q The Hunter Region Botanic Gardens used their grant money to run a six-week Ecology and Bushland Management course. Photo: Supplied by Hunter Region Botanic Gardens.
restore the natural areas where they live and work. Participants included Landcare and Bushcare volunteers, Council staff and Botanic Gardens volunteers. Hunter Region Botanic Gardens CEO Robert Beautement said the course was well attended and provided participants with basic ecological education they could put into practice.
For projects with a different focus, Council’s Vibrant Spaces Fund is offering up to $20,000 per project. That money can go towards ideas such as public art, community beautification, creative lighting, historical signage and projects that tell the stories of local places. Council is also hoping to
see businesses, residents, community groups and local creatives working together on ideas that make their towns more welcoming and encourage people to spend more time there. Applications for the Environmental Projects Fund close on 30 September. Applications for the Vibrant Spaces Fund close on 31 October.
and donated supplies, with some young animals needing around-the-clock care. There are other concerns too, including bird flu. Someone coming across a sick bird needs to know how to respond. Bringing rescue services together allows locals to learn directly from the people dealing with these situations regularly. “Education builds confidence,” she said “Knowing what to do when a situation arises is critical.” WINC, Port Stephens Koala Hospital, ORRCA and Irukandji representatives are expected to attend. Entry is by donation, with money raised going to the participating services. Volunteer who transport patients to Local musicians will drivers also perform,the withNewcastle refreshments Metropolitan area for cancer q Photo: Althea Guinsberg. available during the evening.
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LOCAL groups with an idea that could make a difference in their community are being encouraged to put their hands up for two rounds of Port Stephens Council funding. Applications are now open for Council’s Environmental Projects Fund and its Vibrant Spaces Fund, with money available for everything
from environmental work to projects that brighten up local public spaces. There is $20,000 available through the Environmental Projects Fund, with grants of between $1,000 and $5,000. The funding can be used for projects that protect native plants and wildlife, improve biodiversity or help make local communities more sustainable.
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Positive Behaviour for Learning awards Irrawang High School Irrawang High School is proud to be a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school and a valued partner in the Raymond Terrace Community PBL program. Through our PBL framework, students are encouraged and recognised for consistently demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best. These values are reinforced both in the classroom and beyond the school gates, helping students develop into respectful, responsible and active members of the community. It has been wonderful to see so many of our students acknowledged for their positive behaviour and responsible citizenship throughout the Port Stephens community. Our partnership with the Raymond Terrace Community PBL program strengthens the connection between schools, local businesses and the wider community, celebrating the positive impact young people make every day. Irrawang PS Evy demonstrated our school values of Safety, Responsibility, Learning and Respect throughout camp. She showed persistence and resilience when faced with challenges, supported her peers, and was always willing to help without being asked. Her outstanding manners, kindness and positive attitude made her a wonderful role model. Well done Evy!
Raymond Terrace PS Hudson has shown great care and support in helping another student adjust to catching the bus home. He made sure she felt safe and supported by accompanying her along the way and regularly checking in on her during bus rides. His thoughtful actions have made a positive difference. Grahamstown PS Ariana has been an outstanding representative of our school through her enthusiastic involvement in a wide range of creative arts and performance opportunities. From Film by the Water and Showcase to Public Speaking, Debating and Wakakirri, Ariana consistently approaches each opportunity with confidence, enthusiasm and a willingness to give her best. She proudly represents our school, supports those around her and embraces every opportunity to participate and perform. Ariana’s dedication, positive attitude and commitment make her a wonderful role model and a fantastic representative of our school. Irrawang HS At the recent NSW Netball Schools Cup Daniel gave all that he had to every game, continually asked questions to extend his knowledge of the game and displayed all PBL values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best throughout the day. Congratulations Daniel for your sportsmanship and initiative.
Hunter River HS Sofia has been nominated for a Community PBL Award by a staff member from Salt Ash PS in recognition of her outstanding contribution during their Education Week celebrations. Sofia volunteered her time to support Stage 1 students as they participated in a range of STEM activities. Throughout the session, she demonstrated kindness, patience and encouragement, creating a positive and supportive learning environment for the younger students. Her caring interactions, willingness to help and positive attitude made a meaningful impact and reflected the values of our school community.
Salt Ash PS Aria has been nominated for our Community PBL Award for her
caring and thoughtful actions. During MiniLit, Aria generously chose to give her reward to another student, showing wonderful kindness and consideration for others. Aria consistently demonstrates our PBL values by being positive, respectful and caring each and every day. She is always looking out for others and is a wonderful role model within our school community. We are so proud of you, Aria. Keep being amazing!
Medowie PS Olivia demonstrated outstanding commitment and enthusiasm by attending every relay training session over five weeks, despite being a reserve for the Zone Athletics Carnival. Her positive attitude, perseverance and willingness to contribute to the team are to be commended. Congratulations on being such a fantastic role model!
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Seaham PS Ed is always a respectful, responsible learner. He always follows the school rules and is respectful to all members of the school community. Ed is a member of the Seaham guitar group and his support and encouragement of others is evident during the lessons
Karuah PS Shonequa is nominated for her exceptional initiative and helpfulness. When a lost dog wandered into the local IGA, she calmly guided the dog outside and stayed with it until the owner arrived. Her readiness to assist enabled the IGA staff to continue serving customers smoothly, making a meaningful and positive impact. Way to go Shonequa.
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Creativity on show at Spring Fair By Nico LOMBARDO
CREATIVITY was in the air at Port Stephens' recent annual Spring Fair at the Port Stephens Community Arts Centre in Nelson Bay. The 2026 event was hailed as another great success, with the centre packed with locals and visitors browsing and chatting with arts centre members. “We’ve been running the event since 2017,” said arts centre president, Meryl Miller. “We get about 300 people along during the day.” Artists from across the area were on hand to showcase their talents in hands-on workshops and demonstrations. These included painting, embroidery, weaving, mixedmedia collage, printmaking, bonsai and pottery, with the Centre home to one of the biggest potteries in NSW. Outdoors, visitors could visit the garden, which hosted a letter-writing workshop for children, or visit the skatepark demonstrations and Tai Chi session. Young creatives were particularly welcome at the annual fair, with the Port Stephens Community Woodworkers running handson bushcraft workshops for children. “They’re bits and pieces from the bush that we’ve shaped,” Port Stephens Community Woodworkers president, Len Lollback explained. “The kids use glue to assemble them, guided by one of our members.” “You can’t buy wood like this from Woolies,” said another member. “Doing it in kit form so that the kids can put them together is a new idea, and it’s working really well.” Alongside the workshops, the woodworkers were also more than happy to showcase their painstakingly carved art. All the centre’s artwork, including pieces in the current Black and White and Polymer Clay exhibitions, was available for purchase, with special deals on offer to encourage sales.
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• Easy access to pristine beaches, marina, and water activities • Surrounded by national parks and scenic coastal walking trails
• New development continues to transform the surrounding area.
• Highly desirable destination for tourists year-round
• An older but tidy two-bedroom cottage currently occupies the site.
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• Strong appeal for holiday letting with rental potential
• Prime central location close to shops, cafés, and restaurants
• Larger blocks this close to central Nelson Bay are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
• The fenced yard, vehicle access and single carport add practical appeal.
• Positioned on Dowling Street within the popular The Landmark Nelson Bay • Resort-style facilities including heated pool and relaxing spa
• Nelson Bay’s shops and town centre are less than 200 metres away. • Nelson Bay Beach and the marina are under 300 metres from the property.
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hour to Newcastle, making it an ideal •$59,000 Separate kitchen and dining• Approximately room withone cathedral ceilings. weekend escape.
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Non-urban blocks - Your own recreational retreat INTEREST in North Arm Cove’s nonurban land has continued to grow, with 2026 proving to be another strong year for sales. For many families, the appeal is simple – having your own piece of land where you can pack up the car, take the kids and escape for the weekend. Over the past 12 months, Tilligerry Real Estate has sold approximately 50 non-urban blocks throughout North Arm Cove, highlighting the continued demand for affordable recreational land in the area. These blocks offer something increasingly difficult to find – your own private weekend retreat without the price tag associated with a traditional coastal property. North Arm Cove also offers plenty to enjoy beyond your own block. The local community centre provides BBQ facilities, toilets and gym equipment, while there are walking trails, a basketball court and tennis court nearby. The surrounding waterways provide opportunities for swimming, fishing, kayaking and other water-based activities, making the area particularly appealing as the warmer months approach. Just a short drive away, Hawks Nest and Jimmy’s Beach provide another fantastic destination for family days out, with beautiful beaches and plenty of opportunities
to enjoy the coast. There are currently non-urban blocks available in: • Lismore Road • Glen Innes Road • Tenterfield Road, and • Queen Street, The Branch. And with more properties coming to market shortly, there are plenty of opportunities for those looking to secure their own recreational retreat.
It is important to understand that non-urban land is different from residential land and is not generally available for the construction of a conventional dwelling. Buyers should undertake their own enquiries and understand the zoning, access and permitted uses of any property before purchasing. North Arm Cove’s non-urban blocks are located close to the beautiful Port Stephens waterways,
approximately 15 minutes from Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest and around an hour from Newcastle. For those looking for an affordable place to escape the city, spend time outdoors and enjoy weekends with family and friends, a non-urban block in North Arm Cove may be worth considering. With strong sales continuing and further opportunities coming to market, 2026 has certainly
demonstrated that interest in North Arm Cove’s non-urban land remains strong. For more information on available non-urban blocks, or to register your interest in upcoming properties, contact Tilligerry Real Estate on 02 4039 9800. For more information regarding non-urban land, buyers can also visit MidCoast Council’s Non-Urban Land information page.
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OPINION & LETTERS It is what is known as a Everest, making an outdoor spa On the Couch verbal filler and these overused from a wine barrel.
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IT is quite common for people to pick up annoying habits and habitual phrases, often subconsciously. This is a recurrent issue with couples who spend a lot of time together. Before long they start mirroring each other with shared expressions and mannerisms. Certain words and sayings become fashionable over time too, until they are overused and then vanish into obscurity. I assume your new boyfriend is not expecting a response when he asks 'do you know what I mean?'
expressions or words can become extremely irritating, though the person using them is often unaware. One way to draw attention to the overuse is to respond each time with: 'I think I know what you mean, but I can't be entirely sure. Could you perhaps clarify with a bit more detail?' Your response will become equally infuriating to your boyfriend and he may start to lessen the habit, if only to prevent the need to over-explain everything. An alternative option is to come up with your own annoying phrases. There are so many to choose from. For starters, how about 'Yeah ... Nah.' This one became so popular that it ended up being used in a NSW road safety campaign to prevent people driving under the influence of alcohol. Another popular one is 'a hundred percent'. This is commonly used by influencers. In fact it has become so common that some are now saying 'a thousand percent' as a point of difference. 'It is what it is' is another expression that drives me absolutely spare (deliberate use of an idiom responding to an idiom). And then there's 'I did a thing', which is often accompanied by a brag post on social media attached to a photo of 'the thing': a new Lamborghini, climbing Mount
You get the idea. Or how about: 'at the end of the day', which is stated at any time other than the end of the day to preempt a conclusive statement. Or 'to be honest,' used in far too many sentences, and another verbal filler. I think, Carly, if you start littering your sentences with any of these, perhaps your new man will start to realise the error of his ways. Alternatively, he may pick up on your annoying phrases and soon you'll be having conversations like: 'Hey Carly, something just doesn't feel quite right about this relationship, to be honest.' 'A hundred percent, Reece, I've been feeling that too. It's a shame, but it is what it is. Should we have a break?' 'Yeah, nah, it's too soon for that, Carly. And besides (Reece goes down on one knee and flips open a box and presents a onecarat diamond ring) I did a thing!' 'Oh Reece, you shouldn't have (thinks: you really shouldn't have). At the end of the day, I just don't think we're quite right for each other.' 'Carly, you've hurt me. I mean you've really hurt me. Do you know what I mean?'
Tomaree Lodge site. Pleasingly, in 2024 the decision was taken to commence the future planning and a master plan has now been developed. The State Government also recognised that the site required upgrading, particularly for safety reasons, and subsequently made a Budget allocation. Work is currently under way. THHG also strongly supports the need for the identification of preferred uses and development of a Business Plan in the short-term to ensure that the State Government does not continue to incur a $1m annual cost to manage the site. This will require gathering of data, including that relating to current visitation to the Headland and the Tomaree Peninsula. In fact, the gathering of data from
the THHG help desks at the entry to Tomaree Lodge during the past three years would be a valuable source. Up to 600 people per hour have been recorded at peak times, which confirms the appeal of the Tomaree Headland. Appropriately, the creation of a kiosk and information facility at the entry will enhance visitor experience and the sense of arrival, and provide a valuable data source all year round. The lodge site needs to become environmentally and financially sustainable, ensuring long-term viability that is supported by the Department of Communities and Justice. For this to be achieved, many of the preferred uses will need to contribute revenue. It is also important to determine
the long-term management of the site, which should, of course, include community input in perpetuity. This is supported by our eight member organisations, as the site will no longer be used for its existing purpose of housing for people with disability. Other stakeholders, such as National Parks and Council, should potentially be involved with the future management. Therefore, we believe there are some important matters still to be addressed in the short term, including increased parking and improved traffic management.
stations, but governments absolutely influence the energy market through policy, regulation, subsidies, renewable targets and the timing of coal-fired generation closures. You cannot aggressively drive an energy transition, put pressure on reliable dispatchable generation, create uncertainty for major industrial users and then claim government has no responsibility when energy-intensive industries face higher costs and greater uncertainty. And calling the Tomago arrangement an “investment” doesn’t make it risk-free for taxpayers. If it is such a sound commercial proposition, why does government need to step in with special
arrangements and taxpayer support? Mr Page argues that the question should be what it would have cost Australia to lose Tomago. I agree — but we should also ask how we got to the point where governments felt they had to intervene to keep a strategically important Australian manufacturer competitive. That is the question Mr Page avoids. Australia should not be forced to choose between manufacturing and reliable, affordable electricity. We should have an energy policy that delivers both. Tomago should be competitive because Australia has a reliable and affordable energy system — not because taxpayers are
By JASMINDA
DEAR Jasminda,
Verse of the week By Lynne MILES Psalm 103: 13-14 "As a father has compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him; for He knows how we are formed, He remembers that we are dust."
Iconic site deserves vision, action and funding
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WRITE in reply to Jennifer Indsto’s letter (‘Tomaree Headland master plan a 'dog's breakfast'’, NOTA, 7/8/26) where Ms Indsto labelled the Department of Communities and Justice Master Plan for the future of the Tomaree Lodge as a “dog’s breakfast of confected, artificial concepts, which is trying to be all things to all people”. When making her comments she also drew an analogy between the Tomaree Headland master plan and Bennelong Point in Sydney, where the Opera House now stands. Initially, politicians planned to just renovate the tram sheds on Bennelong Point - until a visionary came along, creating one of the wonders of the world. Ms Indsto obviously feels that the iconic nature of the Tomaree Lodge has similarities to Bennelong Point, while recognising that the Tomaree Headland has traffic and parking issues, not dissimilar to the Opera House, which were overcome through access to public transport. The Tomaree Headland Heritage Group Inc [THHG] strongly supports introduction of public transport at
the site, which includes ferry and shuttle bus services. We have put forward the upgrade of the Shoal Bay CBD jetty to allow access by a ferry operator. While it is acknowledged that Ms Indsto’s comments have a degree of merit - although an Opera House is not envisaged - the iconic Tomaree Lodge site status should be recognised. At the same time, it is important for the master plan to reflect the strong history of the Tomaree Lodge site, bearing in mind it is listed on the State Heritage register, particularly for its military history during WWII. Nevertheless, the Department of Communities and Justice will need to address the future accessibility and management of the site, as it does have iconic status and international recognition, and also the Tomaree Headland is the most-visited attraction in Port Stephens. The other important consideration will be funding, which has not been addressed in the master plan. Some years ago, THHG encouraged the State Government to address the future of the site, as the buildings were decaying. It was costing the State Government in excess of $1m each year to secure and maintain the
I'VE started dating a man named Reece. Everything is great but he ends a lot of sentences with 'do you know what I mean?' Now I'm attuned to it. It's all I can hear. Is there a way I can break this irritating habit? Carly F. DEAR Carly,
Attack on energy policy, not Tomago workers DEAR News Of The Area,
JUSTIN Page’s response to my letter about the Tomago Aluminium agreement (‘Tomago deal is an investment, not a bailout’, NOTA, 4/9/26) is a classic attempt to change the argument rather than answer it. Nobody disputes that Tomago Aluminium is enormously important to the Hunter. The 1000 direct jobs and thousands of jobs supported throughout the region are precisely why governments should have been getting energy policy right in the first place. Mr Page says the agreement is an “investment, not a bailout”. That is a convenient description, but it doesn’t change the reality that taxpayers are
being asked to carry significant risk to protect an industry that has been placed under increasing pressure by government energy policy. The fact that Rio Tinto is investing in renewable energy does not prove that renewable energy is cheaper or more reliable for a 24hour aluminium smelter. In fact, the very need for massive amounts of renewable generation, storage and firming demonstrates the problem: intermittent generation needs additional infrastructure to provide the reliability that heavy industry requires. Mr Page also points out that coalfired power stations are privately owned. That misses the point entirely. Governments may not own the power
A RECENT edition of Port Stephens News of the Area pointed to just how far governments have become isolated from the wishes and needs of the local community.
Your front-page article ‘Troubled Path’, and Anne Ronan’s Letter to the Editor, both expressed frustration and dismay at the funds being spent on an unwanted pathway.
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This was followed by the politicians’ photo-op announcement of a $275m upgrade to Nelson Bay Road. Yet, despite all this fanfare, most residents would seem to be much happier if more money was available to address the sorry state
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of local roads. The headline on your article ‘Road condition still the main cause for complaints across Port Stephens’ neatly summarises the problem - a problem which could be addressed much more quickly if a portion of those funds were diverted from
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
Regards, Peter Clough, President, The Tomaree Headland Heritage Group Inc.
continually asked to underwrite the consequences of government policy. This isn’t an attack on Tomago or its workers. It is an attack on an energy policy that has created uncertainty and increased costs for some of Australia’s most important industries, only for governments to come back afterwards and spend billions trying to fix the consequences. If this is truly an “investment”, Mr Page should be prepared to explain exactly how much risk taxpayers are carrying, what the government expects to receive in return, and why Australian manufacturing needed this intervention in the first place. The Hunter deserves better than union and political spin. Regards, Troy Radford, Tanilba Bay.
politicians’ pet projects to address the needs and priorities of the local community. Regards, John Broadbent, Fishermans Bay.
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Continued - Part 2 IT’S hard to believe, considering today’s value, that crabs were once a big problem. There were heaps of crabs but no known market, and they really were a pest. They would tangle and rip the mesh nets, chew on the fish you caught, and snap on to your finger if you got close enough. Any crab that was caught up in the fishermen’s nets was stomped, smashed with a “donger” or crushed to remove it from the net. Hundreds and hundreds of them. It was only when a fisherman named Chapman came down from Forster and set traps in Port Stephens did Keith “Westy” Davis start to think that there must be some money in the things somewhere. “That bloke is not coming down here for nothing – if he is bringing traps all the way from Forster there has got to be money in those things,” he reportedly said. “I’m gonna put some traps out!” In 1969 he made his first traps out of oyster sticks and skinned them with 2x2 wire before dropping them out the back of Oakey Island, west of Soldiers Point. The traps immediately filled with blue swimmer crabs and the wheel began to roll. As Westy was working on his own, his first reaction was to keep everything as quiet as possible and not tell a soul. The crabs were caught and placed in a cool room used for bait at the back of the property.
“We’ve got to keep this quiet,” he told his wife Sue. “There’s a quid to be made here.” The crabs would be cooked then snuck away down to the Sydney market. Westy and Sue would travel to Sydney and stay in a motel, the Windsor Gardens, overnight before driving the crabs into the fish markets at 4 o’clock in the morning and unloading the catch. There were very few other crabs on the floor of the markets, apart from those sent down from the Queenslanders who, by law, were not permitted to sell female crabs. Asian people preferred the sweetness of the meat of female crabs and this was only available through NSW suppliers who were permitted to market the females. Westy was on a winner. Back when Westy’s enterprise was starting to get a roll along, the crabs were cooked in the back yard out at Soldiers Point. The cookers only had a little short blower, about 5-6 inches long, and when it was lit it roared like a jet taking off - not good when everything was being done as quietly as possible. Everyone in Soldiers Point knew when the crabs were being cooked and gathered to the sound to buy fresh crabs from the Crab Man. It may have been Jimmy Chalkley who finally worked out that the way to silence the cooker was to “travel” the flame - make it go over a longer distance. The blower was extended to about 30 inches and the resulting silence was immediate, allowing the process of cooking the crabs to become sneakier. Westy kept the secret for quite some time - about six or seven years - before other fishermen started to wonder what was going on. What was under Westy’s floats? The game was up. By this time the Crab Man had worked out that he could catch crabs
all year round with the black crabs (muddies) coming on later in the summer months. The NSW Fisheries law restricted the number of traps to 10. This law was simply senseless for any professional trying to make a living. As a result it was a constant challenge to keep his activities as discreet as possible. On a good day with his ‘10 traps’ Westy could return with five boxes of blue swimmers. ‘Pungering’ in Tilligerry, wife Sue recalls tying up nine boxes of black crabs, somewhere between 150 and 180 crabs. One monster weighed 6 ¾ pounds. That was an extraordinary day; it wasn’t always like that. At this stage Westy joined with the Chalkleys - Geoff, Jack and Jim to form a very successful partnership The womenfolk played a very significant part in the commercial fishing industry. Sue Davis and Janet Asquith were certainly keen to be involved in anything to help the fishermen. Sue has many memories of a great time. “Keith, Charlie Asquith and young Les Asquith were working together way up in the Karuah River near Allworth. When they caught a heap of fish they would contact me, or Charlie’s wife Janet, and we would both drive up to Allworth, towing trailers, to bring the fish back to the Co-op in Nelson Bay,” she recalled. “Before the Grahamstown Dam was filled the road was a shocker, full of pot holes, and there were five rickety bridges to cross. “It was along this road that we travelled, me in a Holden panel van and Janet in a VW Kombi. “This day, as we bumped along on our way to Allworth, I was following Janet and her trailer, unbeknownst to her, came loose and flew off into the bushes. “So I’m trying to signal Janet to stop, waving frantically out the window, to no avail. I finally got the
Sharing the love of our marine life By John 'Stinker' CLARKE
IT was a pleasure for me to recently be invited to speak to the Marine Studies class at St Philip's Christian College, Port Stephens. The study and understanding of the complexity of the marine life in and around Port Stephens is dear to me. I was a member of the original Marine Park Advisory Council way back in 2009. During my visit students and I spoke about the objectives of marine parks, the number of them in NSW, and the biggest by area - the Port Stephens -
Great Lakes Marine Park. Students learned about the history of local fishing and oyster growing, including the involvement of the Worimi people from the earliest times. The lesson would not have been complete without a discussion on the importance of wearing a life jacket at all times while boating, and the necessity of informing someone, including Marine Rescue, of your movements, time of departure, destination and time of return. Most pleasing to me was to learn that one of the students was responsible for contacting me with the offer to join the class. How good is that!
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message across by driving alongside. “‘Janet, your trailer has gone!’” “‘Where?’” yelled Janet. “‘It’s in the bushes way back.’” “We turned around and went searching for the trailer, which we had to rope and tow out of heavy scrub. “We finally got to Allworth, where we had to go across private property to reach the men who loaded up the trailers with fish for us to take back. “On another occasion I got a loan of Clarrie O’Brien’s old trailer for the Allworth trip. Clarrie was a plumber bloke that lived here. “Well, by the time I arrived where the men were fishing, the bottom of the trailer was missing. The wooden planks had all bounced out. “Fortunately at Allworth there was a mill, so they just went up and bought some six-foot palings and put them in the bottom before pouring the fish on top. “Another time we had to bring the fish back to the Bay in a horse float because there were too many fish for the trailers. “Think of the person driving behind the float when fish started jumping onto the road,” Sue smiled. Sue was Westy’s constant work companion in the latter years, shortly before the Crab Man’s health
began to fade. “This was a wonderful time that we spent together working the creeks and mangrove swamps,” she said. “It was my job to tie the crab ‘claws on chest’ ready for market. I’d tie up and Keith would lift the traps. It was great. “Keith was a funny man. He was very generous and giving; however, if he was upset by anything he certainly let everyone know it. “Just before Easter he would go out into the port and set his nets so that he had plenty of fish to give away. “The Thursday nights before Good Friday was a crazy time, working flat out cleaning fish to give away. He would say, “The best price you get for fish is for the ones you give away.” Over the years Westy worked at just about everything - meshing the estuaries, prawning the Myall and the Hunter River, lobstering on Broughton, eeling the lakes and hauling the beaches, where he was referred to by some as The Claw. Keith Alfred “Westy” Davis, who passed on in May 2002, was recognised as an outstanding fisherman, however he will always be remembered as the Crab Man.
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q Little Red Riding Hood made an appearance, leaving the big bad wolf in his den. By Jacie WHITFIELD THE pages of much-loved books came to life at Medowie Christian School recently, as students and staff swapped uniforms for costumes to celebrate the annual Book Week Parade. Favourite characters stepped out of stories and into the school grounds, creating a colourful celebration of imagination, creativity and, most importantly, reading. While the costumes, competitions and activities brought plenty of excitement, Book Week also had a more important purpose helping children see reading as something to enjoy rather than simply another classroom task. Medowie Christian School Librarian Dr Madeline Bignill said the week offered an opportunity to break from routine while reminding students of the pleasure that could be found in a good book. “We were fortunate enough to combine the final day of our Book Week with Grandparents Day,” Dr Bignill said. “Not only did it allow grandparents to see the school on a day of celebration, but it also allowed them to share their love of reading with their grandchildren. “Book Week gave me a further reminder of the generous and passionate staff we have
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here at Medowie Christian School so willing to sacrifice their time (and in some cases their dignity) for the excitement and joy of their students." Another school spokesperson said that Book Week was always fun and chaotic week. “Superficially it can be a fun release, a chance for students and teachers to break routine with extra activities, competitions and performances,” they said. “However, Book Week provides an even greater opportunity; to demonstrate the joy of reading. “For too many children, reading can be a task, a grind, a challenge they are faced with daily. Book Week reminds students of the joy of reading. “They can share their favourite stories, discuss books with others and see what their friends are reading. “When students are willing to read in their free time, it increases their reading skill, their aptitude for learning and improves empathy and wellbeing.” This year’s celebrations were made even more special by combining the final day of Book Week with Grandparents Day, bringing generations together through stories. For staff, the parade also meant embracing the occasion - mufti, costumes and
accompanying tales. Mrs Tiia Wright Baker, Head of Primary, summed up the week. “Medowie Christian School Primary Department immersed themselves in all things books in a celebration of Book Week and our favourite children's stories,” she said. “Students came to school dressed in vibrant costumes showcasing their favourite book characters and paraded these costumes in front of their parents and grandparents. “Book Week is a very special occasion as it provides our students with the opportunity to explore newly published children's books and to connect with literacy based learning experiences with great excitement. “The Book Parade Day is also a very special day at Medowie Christian School as we also celebrate Grandparents Day on this occasion. “Our students loved hosting their Grandparents for the parade and then engaged in a lovely picnic morning tea with them in the sun on our ovals. “Following morning tea the students welcomed their grandparents into their classrooms where they treated them to some lessons in 2026 style. “The Book Parade and Grandparents Day are wonderful community events and are a highlight on our calendar every year."
The science of inspiring young minds By Jacie WHITFIELD
SCIENCE bubbled out of the textbooks and into the hands of students at Medowie Christian School during Science Week, with experiments, explosions and investigations sparking curiosity across the Primary campus. Students from Prep to Year 6 took part in hands-on activities designed to show that science is not simply a school subject, it’s something happening around them every day. Prep students were treated to a spectacular Dry Ice Show, while Kindergarten students explored movement and energy through self propelled car demonstrations. Across other year groups, students launched bottle rockets, experimented with liquid density, investigated mealworms and explored the factors that influence plant growth. For Science Technician Mrs Lukins, MAgr, BSc, the week was about giving students opportunities to question, investigate and discover answers for themselves. “We hope activities like these inspire students to see themselves as young scientists,” Mrs Lukins said. “Science begins with curiosity, and our students showed plenty of that throughout the week.” There were plenty of wide eyed reactions and memorable “aha” moments along the way, including the surprising discovery for some of the younger students that Mrs Lukins is, in fact, a real scientist.
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SPORT RESULTS Muree Golf Results By Lee RANKIN SATURDAY 29th Aug. Stableford. A Grade 1. Gabriel Nicholls 39 2. Neil Devine 38 3. Ryan Woodger 37 Pro Pin Jaxon Brooks/Greg Harding 2 Person Ambrose Jaxon Brooks/ Greg Harding 126.5 Wednesday 2nd Sept. Medley Stableford. A Grade 1. Kelvin Daniel 40 2. Ross Picot 40 B Grade 1. Ian Lovell 40 2. David Jeffrey 40 2BBB Ross Picot/ 78 Trevor Etheridge Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Ass. By Gary WATT RESULTS from a stableford competition played at Hawks Nest GC on Monday 31st August with 41 players.
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Nett Winner : Barry Leo, 37pts. Nett Runner Up : Bob Sellick, 35pts. Bonus Point Winner : Les Moran, 36pts. Bonus Point Runner Up : Noel Sewell, 35pts on countback. Nearest the Pin, 10th Hole : Division 1 : Mick Sternbeck. Division 2 : Jim Gill. Nearest the Pin, 16th Hole : Division 1 : No Winner. Division 2 : No Winner. Drive & Chip, 3rd Hole : Division 1 : Frank van Druten. Division 2 : Jim Gill. Drive & Chip, 5th Hole, : Division 1 : Shayne Mullarvey. Division 2 : Noel Sewell. Ball Winners : Ralph Brown 35pts, Darryl Beecham 34pts, Col Kerrison 33pts, Fred Rimoni 33pts, Greg Sessions 32pts, John Jefferson 32pts, Bruce Brideoake 32pts, Peter Wild 32pts, Frank van Druten 32pts, Bruce Cook 32pts, Jim Gill 32pts, Ian Dean 31pts and Robbie Kerehoma 31pts.
Tanilba Bay Veterans Golf Club By Ian WILLIAMS A LOVELY sunny and warm day for the 1st day of Spring today for our inaugural Mulligan Stroke game, an experimental novelty format to ease the tensions of playing our championships over the past two weeks. We played the back nine at Tanilba Bay Golf Club, it was very disappointing to see the damage caused to some of the greens by vandals on E bikes. RESULTS OF PLAY: 1st Keith Chapple nett 29 2nd Garry Payseno nett 30 3rd Geoff Hulls nett 34 BALL WINNERS: Laurie Northey nett 35, Mark Moore nett35, Grahame Glover nett 35, Andew Corbett nett 36, Rob McKinney nett 38, Ron Dews nett 38, Phil Germon nett 40, Vince Schubert nett 40, Steve Enderby nett 40, Peter Martyn nett 41, Ian Williams nett 41 Jim Carberry nett 42, Dave Jackson
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Easts spoil Marauders rugby premiership party By Chris KARAS MEDOWIE Marauders Rugby Club were the sentimental favourites to bring home this year’s Hunter Suburban Rugby B Grade Patrons Shield trophy. After wrapping up the minor title and storming into the premiership decider with their enterprising brand, Hayden Thompson’s spirited Marauders looked bang on track for a championship double.
But underdogs Easts spoilt the party when they pulled off an upset 18-17 victory over Medowie in a grandfinal classic at Newcastle’s No 2 Sportsground. A late try by winger Tommy Ingram sealed the deal for Easts after the Marauders looked poised to lift the Shield with a 1713 advantage in the dying moments. Earlier the Medowie team established a 10-0
lead with a converted try by fullback Jacob Montgomery and penalty goal by fearless forward Eric Tolhurst. Easts hit back with a try by winger Ben Saunders that was converted by fly half Jack Duffield before the number 10 levelled the scores with a penalty goal after 27 minutes. The valuable Duffield edged Easts ahead 13-10 with a second penalty goal in the 59th minute but the lead was short-lived after
strong-running forward Adam Beehag crossed for a converted try soon after to give the Marauders a fourpoint lead. But Ingram’s matchwinning try ripped the heart out of the Marauders in a dramatic finish. With nine wins from 14 fixtures in 2026 the Medowie club can be proud of a wonderful achievement in Hunter Suburban Rugby. The Marauders’ hard-
champions after snatching an 18-16 grand final victory over the courageous Marlins in the dying seconds at St John Oval Charlestown last weekend. In an epic tussle, both clubs turned in a high-quality exhibition of rugby league, with the radar boot of Colts’ second rower Scarlette
Austin proving the difference. The Marlins produced a rousing second-half display and were on the brink of an historic premiership when they led 16-12 with only a few seconds left on the clock. But a dubious lastgasp try by dashing Colts fullback Ellie Young proved a match-winner as the grand
final classic ended on a controversial note. Nelson Bay opened the scoring with a slick fourpointer by five eighth Cruiz Manning before the Colts jumped to a 12-4 lead with tries by Young and talented lock and skipper Erica Jones. The Marlins hit back when strong-running centre Harlow Earnshaw burst through tackles and was poised to score before flicking a gem of a pass to centre partner Meah Richards, who dived over for her team’s second try, with classy halfback Maebel Colley adding the extras. The best attacking weapon on the field, young gun Colley produced a magic moment when she darted through a gap and scooted 40 metres to score a brilliant individual try, putting the
Grand final heartbreak for Marlins rookies By Chris KARAS
THEY didn’t come away with the silverware, but Nelson Bay Marlins’ under-14 rugby league rookies can stand tall after a stellar season in the Hunter Junior League women’s tackle ranks. Greta-Branxton Colts were crowned Division Three
q Nelson Bay Marlins under-14 rugby league rookies display their runners-up medals. Photo: Petah Price.
Nelson Bay Nautics face big test By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Nautics’ 17years netball team is on a mission this Saturday at the Newcastle Netball Association grand finals. Suzanne Shelley’s ‘underdog’ Nautics are primed for a big showing when they square off with the undefeated Souths Ironbark lineup in the Division Three trophy decider at the National Park courts. The talented Nelson Bay combination have nothing to lose and are ready to give this year’s title a red-hot crack. Souths won all 13 matches
during the regular season and stamped themselves premiership favourites with a 31-17 victory over the Nautics in the recent qualifying final. But they will meet a ‘hungry’ Nelson Bay side that is keen for revenge and bolstered by a thrilling 3331 triumph over Waratah Cruisers in last Saturday’s preliminary final encounter. Played in oppressive heat, the Nautics finished strongly to edge out the Cruisers with late goals by talented shooters Poppy McGrath and Lucy Solomon-James. Waratah led 7-6 at quarter
time before the Nautics stepped up to grab a 17-15 halftime advantage. Both sides were locked 24-all at the end of the third term and traded goal-for-goal as the Nelson Bay girls stood tall in an exhilarating final quarter. In a savage blow the Nautics will be without the services of ace representative shooter Solomon-James for the title decider. But they will still field a strong lineup that are capable of mixing it with the welldrilled and skilful Ironbark combination.
Fields in Port Macquarie from 4-6 December. The championships are the premier NSW Touch Football representative event and attract 245 teams, with around 4000 players and officials descending on Port Macquarie annually, hoping to be crowned NSW Touch Football Senior State Cup champions. Lennon, who will captain-coach the 50s team, and Martin are two of the Neptunes’ more experienced campaigners. They will represent the Australian Men's 55s Emus at the upcoming Asia Pacific
Seniors Touch Cup in Japan next month - an incredible achievement by the pair and a testament to their dedication, commitment and passion for the game. The talented Shiner is one of 63 debutant athletes who will wear the Emus’ green and gold colours for the first time. Selectors have named a strong Neptunes Men's 50s squad that also includes Jason Stewart, Matthew Ellis, Darren Wise, David Porter, Brian Pilley, Michael Blyth, Andrew Paton, Ben Schein, Ian Doherty, Steven Cave, Robert Relf, Drew McIntyre, Alex Haxton and Matt Souter.
Emus tune up for State Cup By Chris KARAS AUSTRALIAN Emus internationals Michael Lennon and Martin Shiner head an impressive contingent of home-grown talent in this year’s Nelson Bay Neptunes senior representative touch football squads. The legendary stalwarts will line up for the Neptunes’ Men's 50s team, one of seven Nelson Bay combinations entered for the NSW Senior State Cup Touch Football Championships at the Regional Sporting Complex and Tuffins Lane Playing
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working forward pack led by Tolhurst, props Beehag, Mitch Powell, Daniel Collins and Mitchell Goodman, hooker Jake Lightbody, second rowers Stephen Smith, Jonathon Abel, flankers Dwayne Fleming, Ned Twelvetree and Shannon Goodman, skipper Tom Mildren, number 8 James Foster and utility Carl Newson provided the spadework up front with strong performances in the ‘engine room’ this season. This enabled the Marauders’ sharp backline to create havoc out wide
Marlins on the cusp of a famous grand final triumph. But when the Colts ‘stole’ possession from the kickoff and launched one final raid, the scene was set for a gripping finish. It is the Greta-Branxton club’s first-ever women’s tackle premiership. Under the guidance of co-coaches Ben Whaler and Trent Colley, the Nelson Bay rookies developed into a premiership juggernaut in their first season of competitive rugby league. Despite the heartbreaking loss, the Marlins’ whiz kids can reflect on a memorable campaign that yielded the team an historic minor premiership title. Fielding three women’s tackle teams for the first time, the Marlins can be proud of the performances of their under-12, under-14 and under-16 squads, which
with slick service from talented halves Daniel Murphy, Brayden Braley and Jayden Newson, allowing fullbacks Montgomery and Nick Morgan, wingers Brody Morley, Jack Fleming, Oliver Stokes, centres Thompson, Bryan Lutelu and Harley Stevenson to stamp their mark. Other players that bolstered the Medowie squad this season include Luke Hogarth, Alex Holbert, Tim Crowther, Qwayde Cole and Will Brown. made the local sporting fraternity sit up and take notice. Spearheaded by dynamic halves Colley and Manning, the under-14s demonstrated their natural ball skills, power and athleticism across the park. The Nelson Bay ‘engine room’ led by forwards Harper Lewis, Arabella Whaler, Indyana Chapman, Harper Harvey and hooker Harlow Colley, have proved mainstays. Fullback Shae Vogtmann, quicksilver wingers Grace Walshe and Laila Shires, talented centres Earnshaw, Richards and Fern Cullimore all turned in top displays. They were supported by promising interchange juniors Amara Small, Billie Sommerville, Emerald O’Malley, Jessie Last and Adlyn Wilson in a mighty team effort.
q Nelson Bay Nautics are chasing premiership glory this Saturday against unbeaten Souths Ironbark. Photo: Nelson Bay Netball. Nelson Bay’s talented grand final squad also features midcourt dynamos in Layla Lewis, Hartley CobbHamilton, Sienna Hunt, Piper Mullins and Lacey Burgess;
Other Neptunes senior representative squads include: MIXED SENIORS (30yrs) - Emily Nichols, Alesha Lillas, Kate Preston, Alana Hodgson, Kate Holland, Michelle Wainwright, Ryan Hodgson (coach), Michael Wiringi, Luke Morrison, Michael Hotene, Adam Edwards, Billy Barton, Jaye Walker and Robert Rummery. MIXED OPEN: Tarsha Wellings, Jade Ballard, Dom Dynes, Jake Langsford (cocoach), Kye Duffy, Aimee Dove, Tyrone Clark, Emma Hopkins, Cody Ross, Hannah Haxton (co-coach), Kade Redmond, Keanu Offen, Preston Scully and Zak Mullins. MEN'S 40s: Mark Preston,
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sharp shooter Abigail Noble; and defensive warriors Charlotte Mann and Zaliah Spencer. Under the expert guidance of coach Shelley and manager Trent Colley, Pat Hay, Ian Schein, James Green, Cal Mitchell, Dane Queenan, Josh Daniels, Trent Green, Johnathon Rossi, Glenn Sproule (coach), Richard Archer, Scott Mooney and Brett Goodwin; Shadows: Dave West, Michael Borg, Daniel McKay, Craig Burton, Darren Barrett, Joel Osborn and Paul Mlotkowski. MEN'S 30s: Brad Campbell, Joshua Davies, Zackery Nichols, Jake Redmond, Isaac Upton, Sam Burns, Daniel Mooney, Craig Bird, Dean Wells, Cameron Cooper, Tyler Perrin, Jackson Walsh, Frank Paranthoine and Wayd Blackburne; Shadows: Kain Bliss and Nick Arena. WOMEN’S 20s: Maebel
Mel Noble, the Nautics finished the regular season in second spot with 11 victories and two losses and will relish their underdog tag against the title favourites. Colley, Mia McDonald, Matilda Gibson, Gabriella McCallum, Bowey Manning, Evie Manning, Heidi Gibson, Charlize Fines, Cruiz Manning, Amelia Nicholas, Lexi Manning, Zoe Smith, Madeleine Baxter and Piper Mullins; Shadows: Delainey Borg, Abi Olatunde and Scarlett O’Connor. Coach: Elissa Doherty. MEN’S 20s: Will Doherty, Darcy Brown, Zeke Hay, Liam Pietraszek, Harvey Sproule, Zev Drury, Ethan McFadden, Oliver Shaw, Finn Jones, Rhyder Pirini, Nash Campbell, Tyler Sarmias, Charlie Symonds and Lachlan Parker. Shadows: Jack Costello and Lawson Rowe. Coach: Ian Doherty.
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Tomaree High touch football whiz kids crowned State champs By Chris KARAS
TOMAREE High School has enhanced its reputation as a touch football powerhouse. Renowned for its sporting prowess in the Port Stephens region, the Salamander Baybased school’s Year 9/10 Girls touch football team was crowned State champions last week at the Kingsway Playing Fields in Werrington. Competing at the NSW Touch Football All Schools State Championships, the Tomaree whiz kids pitted their skills against the strongest teams in the state and finished on top. Under the astute coaching of Deputy Principal Glenn
Sproule, the girls defeated teams from Domremy College Five Dock, Pymble Ladies College, James Sheahan Catholic College Orange and Trinity College before slamming St Peter’s College Tuggerah 6-1 in the final to clinch the championship trophy. The experienced Sproule, who is captain-coach of the Nelson Bay Neptunes’ Mens 40s senior representative touch football side, told News Of The Area that the Tomaree girls’ natural skills, endurance and team spirit shone through in a gruelling schedule. “They showed incredible skill, teamwork and resilience,
backing each other every step of the way,” said Sproule, whose leadership and encouragement throughout the tournament were instrumental in supporting the team to perform at its very best. The Tomaree High squad was captained by NSW Combined High Schools link Bowey Manning and featured State representative players in talented middles Maebel Colley, Mia McDonald and links Harlow Colley and Cruiz Manning. Other team members included promising middles Gabby McCallum, Piper Mullins, Maddie Baxter and Bonnie Sproule; links
Delainey Borg, Kiola Cheviot, Abby Olatunde, and wings Fern Cullimore and Alyssa
Schein. All the girls are products of Nelson Bay Touch Football
Association’s thriving junior nursery and have bright futures in the sport.
for Nelson Bay FC this season has been the performances of the under-18s A Grade boys team that finished runnersup to the all-conquering New Lambton FC after a 2-0 loss at Adamstown. The Bay under-18s entered the grand final as clear underdogs against the undefeated Eagles, who were heavily favoured to win the premiership-championship
double. New Lambton FC is one of the region's football powerhouses with National Premier League (NPL) men's and women's programs; Premier Youth League boys' and girls' programs; numerous representativelevel players; and highly experienced coaching staff, as well as strong representative pathways and a history of
championship success. In contrast, Nelson Bay FC is a community-based club with no representative teams, making its grand final appearance a remarkable achievement. Co-coaches Carlo Labra and Daniel Mackenzie have built a strong team-first culture focused on resilience, effort and belief with a talented squad that consisted
of local players aged 16 to 18 years of age. In the championship decider the Bay missed some early opportunities to score and battled courageously against the well-drilled Eagles combination. Nelson Bay reached the championship decider after eliminating Merewether Advance in a dramatic preliminary final decided by penalties. The win was particularly significant because Merewether had defeated the Bay during the regular season, making the finals victory a redemption story. Merewether's squad included several former representative players, adding further significance to the feat. A proud mentor told News Of The Area that his under18s charges had overcome adversity during the season to reach the end-of-year finals series. “The team battled injuries all season but other players stepped up to fill key roles and keep the campaign on track,” Carlo revealed. “One of our best midfielders, Tyler Holland, spent a significant time sidelined through injury and missed the grand final but
despite the challenges, the boys developed into one of the competition's most balanced teams.” Competing in the top division, the Nelson Bay Colts finished as the secondbest defensive and thirdbest attacking team in the competition. Key players included promising goalkeeper Connor Grinyer, who was a major reason behind the competition's second-best defence; tireless left back Matt Diemar; defensive leader Orlando Labra-Knox, whose communication and organisation at centre back proved instrumental to the team’s success; superfit centre midfielder Luka Gutsulyak, who was a tyro with his work rate across the park; left midfield organiser Bayley Jennings and superboot Ethan McFadden, a skilful striker and clinical finisher who helped make Nelson Bay one of the competition's most effective attacking forces. Other players to shine were defenders Marley Telfer, Lincoln Mackenzie and Pat Ison; midfielders Holland, Daniel Clements, Harry McTernan and Riley Hanks and emerging striker Hamish Clark.
q Tomaree High School’s talented girls’ touch football team took out the NSW All Schools State championship. Photo: NSW Touch Football.
Courageous Nelson Bay FC under-18 Colts finish runners-up By Chris KARAS
NELSON Bay Football Club’s well-established nursery is bubbling with home-grown talent. In a true testament of the club’s all-round depth, the Bay featured in 10 grand finals last weekend in the Newcastle Football Community interdistrict competitions. One of the success stories
q Nelson Bay FC’s talented under-18 boys’ squad finished runners-up in the A Grade Division One championship. Photo: Nelson Bay FC.
Nelson Bay Marlins sink Bulldogs in AFL Cup thriller FROM Page 24 this Saturday at Rutherford’s Max McMahon Oval. Nelson Bay demonstrated true grit and spirit to sink the tenacious Bulldogs in an absorbing contest. Warners Bay kicked three goals in the opening quarter and restricted the Marlins to four behinds to establish an
18-4 lead at the first break. In typical style, the combative Marlins hit back with four goals in the second quarter as both sides went to the half-time interval locked at 31-all. The stout-hearted Bulldogs rallied in the third term, posting three goals and two behinds to grab a narrow 51-46 lead and set up
a grandstand finish. Nelson Bay lifted in the final quarter and were resolute in defence as they worked their way downfield and booted two crucial goals to grab a 61-52 lead. Star forward Riley Hawes kept Warners Bay in the hunt when he kicked his third goal of the match to bridge the gap to three points in the closing
stages. With time just about up the Marlins rammed home their advantage with a late six-pointer to book a semi final showdown with the allconquering Newcastle City. Trump card Wayd Blackburne booted four goals for the Marlins in a top display with half forward Mitchell Hall (2), centre Tom Warren,
follower Adam Grant and full forward Sam Carruthers among the goal scorers. Nelson Bay go into this Saturday’s knockout clash brimming with confidence after nearly upsetting the premiership favourites in a 60-57 loss last month at Newcastle’ s No 1 Sportsground. There was no joy for the
Marlins’ senior women’s team as they bowed out after a 95-6 loss to Cardiff Hawks in a lopsided elimination final. Industrious centre Amy Steele, followers Annalise Norton, Jazlyn Stevens and Bella Hol, half back Evie Hol and inspirational fullback Olivia Feldman tried hard for a courageous Nelson Bay side that was outclassed on the day.
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This witty take on the many-murders-in-aquaint-British-village genre stars Timothy Spall (pictured) as John Chapel, a retired actor best known for playing TV detective Inspector Charles Caesar. When one of his neighbours turns up dead, the reclusive star devises a theory that an ulterior motive is at play and gets roped into helping solve the real-life crime. Acting as his perky foil and dragging him into the case is detective Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth), who also happens to be Chapel’s biggest fan. An especially enjoyable entry into the cosy murder genre, this Welsh series bubbles along thanks to a bristling chemistry between its leads, even if the set ups do get a trifle silly at times.
Imagine being able to scan for hundreds of diseases using a single drop of blood, all in the comfort of your own home. Such was the allure of Theranos, the US company that set out to revolutionise medical diagnostics and the lives of billions of people. Based on the podcast of the same name, this eight-part limited series charts the meteoric rise and fall of Theranos and its enigmatic founder, Elizabeth Holmes (Amanda Seyfried, pictured). To understand how it all went wrong, The Dropout takes us back to the beginning, when Holmes was an optimistic student who left Stanford University in 2004 to pursue her ‘great idea’. Despite a lack of proof, legions of investors bought into Holmes’ claims, charisma and ambition.
MEL GIEDROYC: UNFORGIVABLE SBS2, 9.35pm
Audiences familiar with Mel Giedroyc’s (pictured) sunny and wholesome persona as the original co-host of The Great British Bake Off might be slightly shocked by the comedian’s edgier approach to this panel show. Inviting celebrities to confess their most unforgivable acts, shameful anecdotes and embarrassing moments, Giedroyc sits on a throne and assigns points as her utterly unpredictable sidekick Lou Sanders keeps score. Graham Norton gets the ball rolling in this premiere, revealing a lie to his mother that went too far, while Desiree Burch and Alex Brooker also share mortifying mishaps. It’s essentially just another chat show, but with a silly and saucy twist that makes it worthwhile. 1109
FRIDAY, September 11 ABC TV (2)
SBS (3)
SEVEN (6)
NINE (8)
TEN (5)
6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R) 1.50 The Cage. (M, R) 2.35 Poh’s Kitchen. (R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: Treasures of Bulgaria. (PGa, R) 3.00 Nula. 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 NFL Pre-Game. 10.00 NFL. Melbourne Game. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. 2.30 Border Security: International. (PGa, 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: Mr Pawsitively Perfect. (2023, G, 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. (PGalns, 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. Clarence Slockee explores wattles. 8.20 Death Valley. (Premiere, Ma) A detective sergeant teams up with a beloved TV cop to solve a murder. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (Ml, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Maw) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Spy/Master. (Ma) 11.40 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av, R) 1.30 Australia Uncovered: The Department. (MA15+al, R) 3.10 Hitler And The Reichstag Fire. (PGav, R) 4.10 Bamay. (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 semi-final. Fremantle v Geelong. 11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.45 NFL. Melbourne Game. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Highlights. 12.45 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing. 1.15 Eyewitness. (MA15+av) Helen learns Philip and Lukas are missing. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 9News. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals. Second elimination final. South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newcastle Knights. 9.45 NRL Finals Footy PostMatch. Post-match coverage of the second elimination final. 10.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon. (1987, Mdlv, R) Two detectives pursue drug traffickers. Mel Gibson. 1.00 Next Stop. (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) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A project manager hunts for a new home. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Featuring celebrity panellists Kitty Flanagan, Nath Valvo, Hayley Sproull, Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang. 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. 2.30pm The Makery. 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 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. 12.30pm Patriot Brains. 2.20 Forged In Fire. 3.05 Stories From The Cities. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.35 Inside The Huddle. 6.05 Over The Black Dot. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 Celebrity Jeopardy. 8.30 Original Gangsters With Sean Bean. (Premiere) 9.25 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 19. 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 Morning Programs. 2pm Rugby League. NRL. 2025 First elimination final. Cronulla Sharks v Sydney Roosters. Replay. 3.45 Rugby League. NRL. 2025 Second Elimination Final. Canberra Raiders v Brisbane Broncos. Replay. 5.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 11. Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes. (2009, M) 11.00 Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
NEWS24 (53) 6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 NewsDay. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Bond Report. 6.00 Steve Price. 7.00 The World According To Rowan Dean. 8.00 Opinionated. 8.30 The US Report. 9.30 The Media Show. 10.15 Lefties Losing It. 10.45 Late Edition. Midnight News.
SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Enigma. (1982, PG) 8.00 On Golden Pond. (1981, PG) 10.00 Hundreds Of Beavers. (2022, M) Noon Jules. (2023, M) 1.35 Tokyo Story. (1953, PG, Japanese) 4.05 Marie’s Story. (2014, PG) 5.50 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PG) 7.50 King Of California. (2007, M) 9.30 Official Secrets. (2019, MA15+) 11.35 5 To 7. (2014, M) 1.25am Truth. (2015, M) 3.45 The Blue Caftan. (2022, M, Arabic)
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Ice Road Truckers. Noon American Pickers. 1.00 American Resto. 1.30 Storage Wars. 2.00 Pawn Stars. 2.30 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: A New Era. (2022, PG) 11.05 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: The Legend Of Tarzan. (2016, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014, M) 11.45 Seinfeld. 12.15am Babies Behind Bars. (Premiere) 1.05 Love Island UK: All Stars. 2.05 Legacies. 2.55 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Graffiti Bridge. (1990, PG) 1.35 Stompem Ground 2022: Footprince. 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 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 MOVIE: Scrapper. (2023, PG) 9.10 MOVIE: He Got Game. (1998, MA15+) 11.35 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 12 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. (Ma, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 2.00 Death Valley. (M, R) 2.50 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (PG, R) 3.40 Take 5. (PG, R) 4.10 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 Japanese Islands From Above. (R) 11.05 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (Mls, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix Valencia. H’lights. 3.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (PG)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Crown Makybe Diva Stakes Day and The Run To The Rose Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)
6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 GolfBarons. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Eels v North Qld Cowboys. 2.00 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals. Second qualifying final. New Zealand Warriors v Dolphins.
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 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.
6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) Presented by Tom Gleeson. 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (Mv) Armed robbers storm CeCe’s Boutique. 8.20 Father Brown. (PGv) The owner of the almshouse is killed under suspicious circumstances. 9.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) After a cycling competition comes to the village of Burwood Mantle, the race leader is murdered. 10.35 Falling. (Ml, R) 11.25 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Queen And The Traitor: A Great British Scandal. 8.45 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml, R) 9.50 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R) 10.55 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 12.00 Saving The F*cking Planet. (Mls, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (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 Series. Second semi-final. Brisbane Lions v Adelaide. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.00 Kings Of The Big Game: West Coast Eagles: One Point, One Purpose. (Ml) The Eagles fight back after a loss. 12.15 The Midwich Cuckoos. (MA15+av) An English town is changed forever. 1.30 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 Finals. First elimination final. Cronulla Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys. 9.50 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. 10.45 MOVIE: Tango & Cash. (1989, Mlv, R) 12.45 Wild Cards. (Mv, R) 1.35 The Garden Gurus. (R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)
6.30 Gogglebox Australia. (PGalns, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (Final, PGa) Sandie and Tony built a huge colonial-esque property in 2003 for their family, but it’s time to downsize. 9.30 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back on their best land-grabbing renovations to balance home and garden. 10.30 Watson. (Mas, R) A patient arrives at the clinic with a neurological disorder. 11.30 FBI. (Mv, R) A federal whistleblower is murdered. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.35pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Guess How Much I Love You. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 Guess How Much I Love You. 5.45 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.40 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 9.30 Merlin. 10.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.55 Late Programs.
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Love In Bright Landscapes. 1.55 Stories From The Cities. 2.25 If You Are The One. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.35 Mastermind Australia. 6.35 Engineering By Catastrophe. 7.30 History’s Greatest Machines. 8.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 20. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm
Escape To The Country. 2.00 Better Homes. 4.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 5.00 Horse Racing. Crown Makybe Diva Stakes Day and The Run To The Rose Day. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 13 Late. Men’s semi-final. 1pm Customs. 1.30 My Favorite Martian. 2.00 MOVIE: Trent’s Last Case. (1952) 4.00 Take Me Home. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 11. Cronulla Sharks v St George Illawarra Dragons. 7.00 Getaway. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bodyguard. (1992, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Moonstruck. (1987, PG) Midnight Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm The Living Room. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Broken Hill. (2009, PG) 8.00 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PG) 10.00 Denial. (2016, M) 12.05pm The Man Who Wasn’t There. (2001, M) 2.15 Enigma. (1982, PG) 4.10 Limelight. (1952, PG) 6.40 Paper Planes. (2014) 8.30 The Immigrant. (2014) 10.40 La Maison. (2022, MA15+, German) 12.20am Official Secrets. (2019, MA15+) 2.25 King Of California. (2007, M) 4.05 Aftersun. (2022, M)
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The Car Club. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. Krikke Boys Shootout. Replay. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 AFL Pre-Game. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Anger Management. (2003, M) 9.40 MOVIE: Violent Night. (2022, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Soccer. English Premier League. Everton v Manchester United. 4.30 The Dog House UK. 5.30 MOVIE: Flight Of The Navigator. (1986) 7.30 MOVIE: Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom. (2023, M) 9.50 To Be Advised. 12.30am The Purge. 1.20 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. 9.40 Fresh Fairytales. 10.00 MOVIE: Scrapper. (2023, PG) 11.30 Te Puna Ora: The Source Of Life. 1pm Nula. 1.30 Great Blue Wild. 2.20 Over The Black Dot. 2.50 Kindred. 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: Seeds. (2024, MA15+) 10.10 MOVIE: Saturday Night Fever. (1977, MA15+) 12.20am 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.
SUNDAY, September 13 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) 3.10 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (Final, PG, R) 4.00 Creative Types. (PG, R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 5.00 Take 5. (PG, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 7.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.05 UAE From Above. (R) 11.05 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (PGls, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Cycling. Tour of Britain. Women’s. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. (PGa, R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 War Trains. (PG)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Obesity Is A Disease. (PGa) 12.30 The Voice. (PGal, R) 2.15 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Sydney v GWS Giants. 4.30 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 12.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Broncos v NZ Warriors. 1.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Knights v Titans. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL Finals. First qualifying final. Penrith Panthers v Roosters.
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 GCBC. (R) 10.00 Good Food Everyday. (PGa, R) 10.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 11.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 11.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 12.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 12.30 Gogglebox Aust. (PGalns, 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. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 8.20 The Cage. (Ml) Gary forces Leanne to make a difficult decision. Matty buckles under the pressure of Ning’s request. 9.10 Falling. (Ml) David wrestles with his feelings. 9.55 Grantchester. (Mv, R) Armed robbers storm CeCe’s Boutique. 10.40 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)
6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 9/11: The Unseen Tapes. (Mal) 9.15 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.10 Kennedy. (PGa, R) 11.00 The Truth About Anxiety With Celia Pacquola. (Mad, R) 12.10 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends. (PGa, R) 3.45 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PGal) 8.40 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on major breaking news events and long-form investigations of national significance. 9.40 Poisoned. (MA15+a) The investigation uncovers more deaths. 10.50 24 Hours In Police Custody: Left For Dead. (Madl, R) 12.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. AirTouch 500. Highlights. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 NFL. Week 1. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Out Of The Darkness. (MA15+av) 11.10 Murder In The 21st. (Mav) 12.00 I Survived A Crime. (MA15+lv) 12.30 Tycoons Down Under. (PGl, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Ma) Watson and the fellows fight to revive a 30-year-old woman after her heart inexplicably stops. 9.00 FBI. (Madv) After the son of a professional basketball team owner is held for ransom, Jubal and the team race to catch the kidnappers before a larger revenge plot unfolds. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.35 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 The Smeds And The Smoos. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 Tiddler. 5.45 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. (Final) 8.10 Jaguars Vs Crocs. (Premiere) 8.55 Animal Park. 10.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Late Programs.
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm MOVIE: Watandar, My Countryman. (2022, PG) 4.25 WorldWatch. 5.50 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Dropout. (Premiere) 10.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 12.10am Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 21. 4.20 Letterkenny. 4.45 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Malaysia Kitchen. 1.00 Harry’s Practice. 1.30 Better Homes. 2.40 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.40 My Greek Odyssey. 4.40 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.40 Escape To The Country. 6.40 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Genius: Picasso. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 14. Women’s final late. 9.00 My Favorite Martian. 9.30 Getaway. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon MOVIE: Two Way Stretch. (1960) 1.50 MOVIE: Fear Is The Key. (1972, PG) 4.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 7.30 To Be Advised. 8.30 Paramedics. 9.30 Emergency. 10.30 Cold Case. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am My Favorite Martian. 1.00 Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 Building The Dream. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Building The Dream. 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 Limelight. (1952, PG) 8.30 Marie’s Story. (2014, PG) 10.15 5 To 7. (2014, M) 12.05pm King Of California. (2007, M) 1.45 The Magic Of Belle Isle. (2012, PG) 3.45 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 6.15 The Last Time I Saw Paris. (1954, PG) 8.30 The Darjeeling Limited. (2007, M) 10.15 The Problem With People. (2023, M) 12.10am Grand Ecole. (2004, MA15+, French) 2.15 Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 5. Richmond v St Kilda. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 6.30 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic Park III. (2001, M) 10.30 MOVIE: Godzilla. (1998, PG) 1.20am Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 4pm The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Godzilla. (2014, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017, M) 12.25am Bel-Air. 1.20 Love Island Games. 3.55 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 4.50 Wild Manes. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Inside The Huddle. 1.00 Living Black. 1.40 Football. West Kimberley Football League. Grand final. Cable Beach v Peninsula Bombers. Replay. 3.15 Johnny Warren’s Football Mission. 4.15 MOVIE: Gurrumul. (2017, PG) 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 Like My Brother. 10.15 MOVIE: Million Dollar Baby. (2004, M) 12.35am Late Programs.
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ON THE Box NINE (8)
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Joanna Lumley’s Danube. (PG, R) 10.45 Father Brown. (PG, R) 11.30 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Such Was Life. (PG, R) 10.25 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.15 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 2.00 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 3.05 Going Places. (R) 3.35 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 Getaway. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.
6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. (ls, 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: Battle Of The Fuddy Duds. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 ABC National Forum. 9.50 Media Watch. (PG) 10.10 Planet America. 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.15 ABC Late News. 11.30 The Business. (R) 11.45 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 12.35 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. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (Ma) 9.30 Alone Australia. (Ml, R) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Gomorrah: The Origins. (Mlv) 1.10 Fargo. (Malv, R) 2.50 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (PG, 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. (PGa) 7.30 The Voice. (PG) Artists from Team Melanie C and Team Kate battle. 9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Nune gets a new role. A ride-along with Nolan goes awry. The team looks to recruit new members. 10.10 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 11.10 The Agenda Setters. 12.10 Transplant. (MA15+a, R) 1.10 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.10 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 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) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG) Comedic partners Anne Edmonds and Lloyd Langford are pitted against the miserly banker. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) Charlie’s pick-up lines stop working. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.35 Fizzy And Suds. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Late Programs.
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Over The Black Dot. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News Compass Points. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 5.30 Alone Denmark. (Final) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Scrabble. (Premiere) 9.20 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.30 The Airport Chaplain. 11.30 The Americans. 1.20am Sex Tape Finland. 3.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.10 Mighty Ships. 11.10 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 15. Men’s final late. 8.00 Thunderbirds. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: I Believe In You. (1952, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Last Time I Saw Paris. (1954, PG) 8.15 Paper Planes. (2014) 10.05 The Immigrant. (2014) 12.15pm Aftersun. (2022, M) 2.10 Delfin. (2019, PG, Spanish) 3.50 Lassie: A New Adventure. (2023, PG, German) 5.30 Somewhere In Time. (1980, PG) 7.30 Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 9.45 Funny Games. (1997, MA15+, German) 11.45 Doctor Sleep. (2019, MA15+) 2.30am Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 10. AirTouch 500. Day 1. Highlights. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.20 Legacies. 2.10 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Late Programs.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Like My Brother. 1.45 Stompem Ground 2022: TSI Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 Dream Whisperer. 10.00 MOVIE: Finding Forrester. (2000, M) 12.25am 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 15 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) 11.05 Tampa: The Turning Point. (PGa, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Grantchester. (Mv, R) 2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 3.05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Pharaohs Of The Two Lands. (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. (PGal, 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. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Tampa: The Turning Point. (Final, PG) 9.20 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 9.50 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 ABC National Forum. (R) 12.15 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 1.15 Parliament Question Time. 2.15 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 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. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGad) 8.30 Insight. (R) 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (Malv) 12.30 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R) 2.35 The Doll Factory. (MA15+l, 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. (PGa) 7.30 First Dates Australia. (Mls) 8.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) 9.30 House Of Wellness. (Return, PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well. 10.30 The Agenda Setters. 11.30 Happy’s Place. (PGals) 12.00 The Path. (MA15+adlv) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. (Premiere, MA15+alvv) 11.40 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.40 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Sydney Harbour Cops. (Premiere, Ma) Follows the NSW Police Marine Area Command. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PG, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.10 Chopped Junior. 10.50 Late Programs.
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Stories From The Cities. 3.15 Inside The Huddle. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. (Premiere) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Practical Magic. (1998, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Point Break. (1991, M) 12.35am Icons Unearthed: Tom Cruise. 1.30 Brassic. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Mighty Ships. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Death In Paradise. 1.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Bridal Path. (1959) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Somewhere In Time. (1980, PG) 8.00 The Red Shoes. (1948, PG) 10.30 The Darjeeling Limited. (2007, M) 12.10pm The Problem With People. (2023, M) 2.05 The Last Time I Saw Paris. (1954, PG) 4.20 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 6.00 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 7.35 Risky Business. (1983, M) 9.30 Romper Stomper. (1992, MA15+) 11.15 May December. (2023, MA15+) 1.20am Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Engineering Disasters. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 2.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Wreckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Rush Hour. (1998, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 Baywatch. 3.00 World’s Greatest Animal Encounters. 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. 11.30 Servant Or Slave. 12.35pm Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 1.00 Dream Whisperer. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 The First Inventors. 8.55 MOVIE: Waiting To Exhale. (1995, M) 11.05 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.
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WEDNESDAY, September 16 ABC TV (2)
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 ABC National Forum. (R) 11.20 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (Final, PG, R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.20 Vintage Voltage. (PG, R) 11.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (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. (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 Rugby League. NRL National Schoolgirl Cup. Grand Final. 1.50 Rugby League. NRL National Schoolboy Cup. Grand Final. 3.30 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 Building The Dream. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PGl) 9.00 Small Town Scandal. (Ma, R) 9.50 Planet America. (R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 The Cage. (Ml, R) 11.40 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.05 Parliament Question Time. 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Dirty Dancing: The Phenomenon. 8.30 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml) 9.35 Apollo Has Fallen. (Premiere) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 The Congregation. (Final, Malv) 11.55 A Body That Works. (Ml, R) 3.00 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (PG, R) 4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Takes a lighter look at all things AFL. 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) Hosted by Hamish McLachlan. 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 Stumble. (PGal) 11.30 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.00 The Fear Index. (MA15+asv) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 70 Years Of Television. 9.55 9News Late. 10.25 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.25 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (MA15+av) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Destination WA. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 Boston Blue. (Mav) A shooting at the church pulls Lena and Danny into the past of one of Reverend Peters’ associates. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGls, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.35 Fizzy And Suds. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 The Piano. 10.15 Merlin. 11.00 Late Programs.
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.50pm Fear Itself With Alex Lee. 3.05 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Precious Metal: A Love Story. 9.35 Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. (Premiere) 10.30 Ramy. 11.30 The Americans. 12.20am Brassic. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 The Amazing Homemakers. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 Foyle’s War. 10.55 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon New Tricks. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Lady Killers. (1955, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.40 Midsomer Murders. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Where The Money Is. Continued. (2000, PG) 6.30 Lassie: A New Adventure. (2023, PG, German) 8.15 Delfin. (2019, PG, Spanish) 9.55 The Crow’s Egg. (2014, PG, Tamil) 11.35 Dangerous Liaisons. (1988, M) 1.50pm Somewhere In Time. (1980, PG) 3.50 Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 5.30 The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 7.30 Argo. (2012, M) 9.50 The Evil Dead. (1981) 11.30 Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Talking W. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Engineering Disasters. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.
9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.20am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 Baywatch. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Friday Night Thunder. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Tzouhalem. (2021) 12.15am 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.
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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PGl, 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 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PG) 4.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.05 Wales: Land Of The Wild. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGad, R) 3.00 The Cook Up. (R) 3.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.35 Plating Locally. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 Time Is Money. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Destination WA. (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 Building The Dream. (l, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGa) 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 Death Valley. (Ma, R) 11.35 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGa, R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Parliament Question Time. 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Hollywood Crime Story. (Premiere) 8.30 9/11: One Day In America. (Ma, R) 9.25 Say Nothing. (MA15+l) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Reyka. (MA15+a) 11.45 Prisoner. (MA15+av, R) 2.00 Prince’s Master Crafters Next Generation. (R) 3.45 Along Ancient Tracks. (PG, R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 8.30 Air Crash Investigations: Cabin Chaos. (PGa, R) Investigators leap into action when a Chinese airplane lands at a top-secret US Air Force base. 9.30 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions: The Weight Of Expectation. (Ml) The pressure of greatness mounts. 10.50 Kick Ons. 11.20 To Be Advised. 1.00 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Tipping Point: 70 Years Of TV. (PG) 8.50 John Farnham: Celebrating 60 Years. (Ml, R) 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (Ml) 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Next Stop. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Glen and Cheri long for love. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mdv) Mackey investigates her boss’ missing son and girlfriend but soon uncovers a body. 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) Charlie is invited to a business party. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.55 72 Cutest Animals. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.
SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.15pm Stories From The Cities. 2.45 Insight. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. 9.20 Alone. (Return) 11.30 Alone Australia Reunion. 12.30am The Old Man. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.
7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Better Homes. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 2.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.00 Late Programs.
9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.10 Midsomer Murders. 3.10 Antiques Roadshow. 3.40 MOVIE: The Gentle Gunman. (1952) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 The Dog House UK. 8.30 Poirot. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Late Programs.
DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 JAG. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.
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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 10.25 Risky Business. (1983, M) 12.15pm Once Upon A Time In China III. (1993, M, Cantonese) 2.20 Where The Money Is. (2000, PG) 3.55 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 6.00 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 7.50 Birthday Girl. (2001, M) 9.30 Showgirls. (1995, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 NFL. Melbourne Game. Los Angeles Rams v San Francisco 49ers. Replay. 2.30pm The Force: BTL. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: Green Zone. (2010, M) 10.50 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: Den Of Thieves. (2018, MA15+) 11.20 Seinfeld. 11.50 Jane The Virgin. 12.45am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.40 Legacies. 2.30 Baywatch. 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 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.
NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Great Blue Wild. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The End Of The Valley. (Final) 9.05 MOVIE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, M) 11.15 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.
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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