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IT is almost 11 years since the original development of the Bannisters was approved by the State Government.

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MP Meryl Swanson says community can’t wait any longer for PFAS action

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Community Raises Concerns Over High Rise Development their concerns about over “It’s going to create 250 plus the validity of the application At Bannisters voiced development and loss of koala construction jobs and 150-160 stating, “The community was FROM Page 1

However tempers are boiling as the community wants a true consultation and briefing on the project. One thing is clear: there are aspects of the documents of the concept plan that Bannisters representative Peter Bacon has stated are no longer valid. Members of several community groups met last week and spoke with Peter Bacon on the changes to the approval which are being sought. Originally the community was given ten days to comment on changes to the application. Peter Bacon told News Of The Area, “The development is approved.” Members of the community challenged Mr Bacon and asked for a community consultation. There are four modifications that need to be approved. “The building height is increasing by 600mm; increasing car spaces from 275 to 310; increasing hotel rooms from 84 to 90; and changed the serviced apartments to permanent residences. “I want to focus on facts, I don’t want people lying… I am here to argue facts, enough fiction,” Mr Bacon said. Members of the public

habitat. Members of the community asked Mr Bacon to provide the community with a presentation outlining the whole development. Newly elected East Ward Councillor Leah Anderson told News Of The Area, “In relation to funds from the development that go to Council I would like to see consultation with the community and look at where the funds should be allocated in things like roads, parking, pathways, pedestrian crossings. “It comes back to transparency, and the funds should be spent in the area to address the concerns that the community has around the impact of the development.” Mr Bacon discussed the need for community concerns to be addressed. “We all need to work together on this. “It is a community effort.” He went on to confirm that the wildlife and koala corridor on the foreshore would be preserved, stating that the trees provide the property with protection from prevailing winds. “It is an over $100 million dollar development which will create an iconic hero product, it will be the only one of its kind between Sydney and Byron Bay offering a 5 and 6 star hotel and conference facility.

professional hospitality jobs.” While the concept plan states that there is a retail precinct as part of the development, Mr Bacon stated, “There is no retail, we are a food and beverage operation.” Similarly he refuted the blasting of rock which is also included in the concept plan. The deadline for the community to comment on the modifications to the application has been extended until 21 January and Mr Bacon has agreed to deliver an overview of the project to the community. Cherylle Stone challenged q

never fully consulted on the development and the extension of the development needs to go back to community consultation to ensure that the community and region is best served by the development and ensuring that community concerns are addressed.” She went on to say, “Bannisters has a track record of patrons parking on public land, destroying koala habitat and not responding to community needs, this has made the community more concerned about the proposed development.”

Bannister’s Peter Bacon. Photo: Marian Sampson.

Man charged following drink driving and unrestrained passengers By Tara CAMPBELL A MAN will face court this month after allegedly driving whilst more than two times the legal limit, with two unrestrained passengers in the ute tray of his vehicle. At approximately 8.15pm on Saturday 4 December 2021, officers from Port StephensHunter Police District were conducting stationary random breath testing on Victoria Parade,

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Nelson Bay, when a Holden Rodeo ute was stopped by police. As the vehicle pulled into the RBT site, two passengers who had been travelling in the ute tray jumped out and ran from the scene. Police spoke with the driver, a 23-year-old man, and observed two people in the front passenger seat sharing a seat belt. The 23-year-old man underwent a roadside breath test which returned a positive

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result; he was arrested and taken to Nelson Bay Police Station where he underwent a secondary breath analysis which allegedly returned a reading of 0.123. He was charged with midrange PCA, along with receiving two infringement notices for having unrestrained passengers in the vehicle. The two passengers inside the car were also issued infringement notices for not wearing a seat belt correctly.

The Mascot man will appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday 13 December 2021. “Always remember – never get behind the wheel whilst fatigued, don’t drive with distractions such as mobile phones, and don’t drive whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. “Port Stephens-Hunter Police will be focusing this year on reducing road trauma through ongoing high-saturation operations,” a spokesperson for the district said.

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Enough is enough: Swanson says community can’t wait longer for PFAS action FROM Page 1

- they’re exhausted, they’ve had enough and they just want out. ”They can’t wait another ten years for this mess to be cleaned up,” Ms Swanson told News Of The Area. At the PFAS community information session, Ms Swanson called on Defence to take the community’s comments back to the Prime Minister. “The PFAS pollution from the RAAF Base is not just a problem for Defence, it is a problem for the Prime Minister, and he must listen. “Enough is enough. “That is the message Defence representatives need to take back to the Prime Minister from the people of Williamtown,” Ms Swanson said. Attendees were told that there has been no change in PFAS levels in groundwater since 2017, despite approximately $100 million being spent on the project. Defence stated at the meeting that a Groundwater Strategy Review

q The plan showing the three plumes assessed by the Groundwater Strategy Review. Photo: Department of Defence.

will be finalised in early 2022, informing the PFAS Management Area Plan. Alongside this, updated actions will include the installation of

a groundwater extraction and treatment bore field south of the base as well as an update on the actions across the rest of the facility. “Scott Morrison has visited our

region and Defence Minister Peter Dutton has visited our region, yet neither of them has been to see the people of Williamtown. “It is time the Prime Minister

found a way to help the people of Williamtown move on. “Defence made this mess and the Prime Minister must clean it up,” Ms Swanson said.

"It's been a tough year for everyone, and I wanted to give back to the community, both in Christmas cheer and to support a local family who's gone above and beyond to spread that cheer,” Mr Arnott said. Anyone can nominate a house in the area that has a great display of Christmas lights and then on 22 December, a map will be released of all nominated houses so that

everyone can see the best lights in town before Christmas. Visitors will then be invited to vote for their favourite lights. The occupants of the winning house will receive a $100 bunnings gift card and a special visit from Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue NSW with Santa on board a fire truck, to a nominated young person in Raymond Terrace or Heatherbrae

as a special prior to Christmas next year. "This is a family friendly event, costs nothing to enter or participate, and should help make Christmas memorable for our community. "Good luck to everyone out there decorating their homes, and I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year,”

Mr Arnott said. Although this is the first year running the competition, Mr Arnott is already hoping to run the competition every year and encourages everyone to get involved. To nominate a house either fill in the form https://forms.gle/ FZCMp5ZWoivWD5wF8 or message Mr Arnott with the address on 0468 391 459.

Raymond Terrace Christmas Light Competition By Tara CAMPBELL

RAYMOND Terrace locals will have the chance to show off their Christmas light displays with a brand new competition. West Ward Councillor Giacomo Arnott has organised a Raymond Terrace Christmas lights competition to find the best lights in all of Raymond Terrace.

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Port Stephens Election: what we know so far By Tara CAMPBELL

RESULTS from the local government election continue to flood in, with votes too close to call. With nine councillors and one mayor to be elected, the current results are as follows. In Central Ward, Jason Wells’ Labor Group D is leading polls with 34.61% or 5,010 votes counted. Independent Chris Doohan’s Group B is sitting on 29.09% or 4,211 votes, whilst Steve Tucker’s Group A has earned 25.54% or 3,696 votes. Both Greens’ candidate Caitlin Spiller (Group C) and ungrouped independent Bill Doran have not reached the progressive quota for votes, with 1,373 and 184 votes respectively. East Ward votes were close with Labor’s Leah Anderson (Group B) leading the polls with 39.65% or 5,363 votes. Current mayor Ryan Palmer (Independent Group C) has 31.65% or 4,281 votes, with Liberal Candidate Matthew

Bailey’s Group A earning 28.70% or 3,882 votes. West Ward showed a large swing in Labor voters, with current councillor Giacomo Arnott re-elected and the second of his group, Peter Francis also in line to be elected. Arnott’s Labor group B earned 50.89% or 6,734 votes, meeting the progressive quota of 3,309 twice. Peter Kafer’s Liberal Group A currently has 42.79% or 5,662 votes, whilst ungrouped candidates Monique Malone (218 votes), Danielle Le Mottee (243 votes), Christopher Baguley (197 votes) or Andrew Cole (179 votes) were unable to meet the quota to be elected. The mayoral vote has been remarkably close, with firsttime candidate Leah Anderson currently sitting at 49.60% or 22,607 votes whilst current mayor, Ryan Palmer is sitting at 50.40% or 22,971 votes. Anderson topped polling centres including Anna Bay Public, Club Lemon Tree, Irrawang High and Public, Port Stephens PCYC

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and Raymond Terrace Public School (amongst others) as well as topping the Port Stephens Regional RO Officer Pre-poll centre. Palmer topped polling centres including Corlette Hall, Hinton Public, Medowie Public, Salt Ash Public and Nelson Bay Pre-Poll (amongst others).

Interestingly, Anderson topped twelve polling sites, whilst Palmer topped fifteen, with one polling site only separated by one vote. With initial counts made for all polling centres, declaration votes still to be counted and the remainder of postal votes to be sent in, it’s sure to be a close one.

q Glen Dunkley, Natalie Vogtmann, Ryan Palmer, Bruce Scott and Nicholas Diemar, members of Ryan Palmer’s ticket.

q Leah Anderson and Giacomo Arnott, two elected members of the Port Stephens Labor team.

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Blockade convictions continue By Tara CAMPBELL

FOUR more people who blockaded Newcastle Coal Port last month have been charged following their actions. Wilkarr, John, Sal and Zelda are the newest members of Blockade Australia to be convicted. Currently, all those convicted have been given Community Corrections Orders or Conditional Release Orders for between 12-24 months, along with fines and other restrictions like nonassociation orders, for some. Blockade Australia confirms that many of the convicted are planning on appealing these sentences which restrict their ability to take action in the future. “The magistrate would not even consider the cultural obligations Wilkarr

q Supporters and selfdeclared ‘Coal Clowns’ from Blockade Australia outside the Newcastle Court. Photo: Supplied.

Kurikutahr, a Ngemba and Wangan and Jagalingou man has to protect the country. “These are harsh

sentences which we don’t believe follow normal sentencing parameters and are not in line with

recent similar charges,” a spokesperson for the group said. The NSW Police

force established Strike Force Tuohy to provide consequences for those participating in these

mass sand nourishment effort, regular top ups will be more cost effective and efficient than structures like an artificial headland. Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said the evaluation process was extensive and considered performance, environmental and social factors and included a cost benefit analysis. “Four feasible coastal management options including an artificial reef, an artificial headland, sand back passing, and maintenance sand nourishment were assessed, and mass sand nourishment supported by annual sand nourishment top ups is considered the best solution for Stockton," Cr Nelmes said. "The evaluation appraisal included both economic and non-economic factors to determine which scheme would best support our vision to provide an erosion

buffer to Stockton, return recreational beach amenity and the sense of identity that the beach provides to the local community. “The process included a cost-benefit analysis that demonstrated that the greatest economic value resulting from the proposed coastal management scheme is the value of improved beach amenity, which is a value that extends beyond Stockton residents to the people of Newcastle and NSW.” With several NSW Government Agencies owning land along the northern section of the Stockton coastline, City of Newcastle is continuing to work with these stakeholders to ensure the proposed solution meets their needs. "Support from affected agency landholders is critical to the successful implementation of the preferred solution as well

as a mandatory requirement of the Coastal Management Act 2016,” Cr Nelmes said. The community had input into the evaluation of the schemes via a survey completed earlier this year and Chair of the Stockton Community Liaison Group, Barbara Whitcher, said she believes there is broad support for ongoing sand nourishment at Stockton Beach. "This information confirms the need for sand to be continually replenished on Stockton Beach, which we've known for some time, but it also prioritises this scheme over other options like an artificial headland or artificial reef to provide the buffer our coastline needs,” Ms Whitcher said. "Some people in the community would have preferred an artificial reef or artificial headland. “However, the economic benefit analysis confirms that sand nourishment is the most costeffective scheme and is less intrusive on the environment. "Now we want to see the preferred sand nourishment management scheme implemented as soon as possible." City of Newcastle consultants also presented the Community Liaison Group with results of a Coastal Inundation Report, which identifies and maps the present and future coastal inundation hazard at Stockton from tides, surge and dynamic, wave-driven water levels that lead to over wash and overtopping of coastal barriers. The findings further highlight the need

activities. “This government will not tolerate protestors undermining commuter activities and causing significant damage to these local industries which employ people from across the region,” Minister for Police and Emergency Services, David Elliott said. Northern Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna, said police were targeting protestors as a priority and their activities would not be tolerated. “The actions of this group and individuals involved are placing lives at risk. “We will continue to use the full force of the law to locate and arrest any persons involved in this criminal activity,” Assistant Commissioner McKenna said.

Sand Nourishment For Stockton Beach By Marian SAMPSON

THE coastline at Stockton has been constantly battered by weather, with erosion of the beach threatening buildings and businesses. Now there is a sand nourishment program underway to replace the sand which has been washed out to sea. Coastal erosion is an issue along the eastern seaboard. For Stockton Beach an ongoing program of sand nourishment is the best way to provide a buffer for the coastline and beach amenity at Stockton, according to a City of Newcastle evaluation which considered a range of options for long term coastal management. City of Newcastle presented the outcomes of the Evaluation Report to the Stockton Community Liaison Group at a community meeting in Stockton which found that following an initial

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to implement the mass sand nourishment strategy, outlined in the Stockton Coastal Management Program 2020, which will mitigate this risk within the medium term. City of Newcastle’s next step is to progress discussions about funding the coastal management scheme with the State Government, which established the Deputy Premier’s Stockton Beach Taskforce to provide advice and recommendations on issues including sand sourcing and to seek priority capital and operational funding. In addition to managing the Stockton coastline, the newly formed Newcastle Coastal Management Working Group will consider coastal management of the entire 14 kilometres of coastline in the Newcastle local government area as well as the Hunter Estuary as Coastal Management Programs for these areas are developed in 2022-23.

q Newcastle’s recently re-elected Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes announced that the studies backed regular sand nourishment at Stockton Beach.

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Risk Of Purchasing Dangerous Toys By Marian SAMPSON

button battery; even a used one, it can burn through soft tissue in just two hours causing horrendous internal injuries and even cause death. “The NSW Government is working to ensure these toys never reach the market, and if they do, it is important that consumers are educated enough not to give them to kids where they could become lethal.” Some of the toys that have been confiscated this year and are scheduled to be destroyed include: a penguin cigarette lighter; toy guns and other toys with choking hazard projectiles or easily removable small parts; sponge toys with extendable string pieces that are strangling hazards; magnet toys with choking hazard small magnet balls; a ‘crown hat’ decoration

Australians embracing the Christmas spirit and many of us looking forward to being reunited with our friends and families after months of separation, but it is important that we celebrate the festive season as safely as possible,” Mr Anderson said. “Retailers have a responsibility to ensure their products do not cause injury to children, but not every retailer plays by the rules so we need to exercise caution when purchasing gifts for our loved ones.” Since 2019, NSW Fair Trading has received 388 complaints relating to unsafe toys. Of those, 279, or 72 percent, related to toys bought online.

"When shopping for Christmas toys and gifts online this year, purchasers need to take a minute to think about whether or not this toy could pose a hazard to their little ones,” Mr Anderson said. “Each year we see a range of toys that are dangerous or inappropriate, from things that can shoot, choke, cut or burn, there are many toys out there that should not make their way into the hands of a child.” According to child safety organisation Kidsafe, “In Australia, around 20 children per week are admitted to hospital because they have ingested a button battery and children aged 0-5 years are particularly vulnerable. “If a child swallows a

MEDICAL Practices in the Nelson Bay area will now be able to recruit doctors easier after changes to priority area classifications. Meryl Swanson, Federal Member for Paterson, has worked over the past twelve months to ensure that GP and doctor shortages in the area are not dismissed. “I have lobbied long and hard for this change, and I am pleased that practices will finally have access to a wider pool of doctors to increase their workforce. “This will also come as a relief to patients, many of whom struggle to find a GP,” Ms Swanson said.

Twelve months ago, Ms Swanson met with the previous Minister for Regional Health Mark Coulton and medical practices on the Tomaree Peninsula of Port Stephens to discuss the difficulties they were facing recruiting doctors. Since then, she has also met with current Minister for Regional Health, David Gillespie, and made a submission to a Senate Inquiry into GP shortages. Surgeries in Nelson Bay have been advised that changes will come into effect from 1 January 2022 for practices in areas deemed MM 3 and MM 4 that will give them automatic Distribution Priority Area (DPA)

classification. “This means it will be easier for them to recruit doctors who have trained overseas or under Australia-trained bonded doctors with return of service obligations. “This change has been a long time coming and this is a great start to relieving the pressure placed on practices who reach breaking point during the tourist season when they are inundated by visitors who need to see a doctor,” Ms Swanson said. Although this change relieves many doctors and staff members who were leaving practices because of burn-out, Ms Swanson will continue working to support other regional communities who are facing the same issues. “I am pleased to finally see the Morrison Government has recognised this problem and acted but the changes do not offer relief for doctors in other areas and I will continue to advocate for those practices and their patients,” Ms Swanson said.

LOCAL communities are being prioritised for Federal disaster resilience funding under a new program which opened last Friday. Under the Preparing Australian Communities Program – Local stream, communities across the following local government areas are being prioritised for assistance: ● Bushfire risk LGAs: Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA

and Port Stephens LGA ● Flood risk LGAs: MidCoast LGA and Port Macquarie-Hastings LGA Guidelines for the program are available online www. b u s i n e s s . g o v. a u / g r a n t s and-programs/preparingaustralian-communities-localstream. Federal Member for Lyne Dr David Gillespie said it was a brand-new funding stream

prioritising communities at greater risk of floods, bushfires and cyclones. “Grants from $20,000 to $10-million will be available for eligible projects,” Dr Gillespie said. “This is another significant financial opportunity for our region and I would strongly encourage local businesses, community organisations, indigenous

CHRISTMAS is the time for giving, and we all love to spoil our little ones at this time of year. However consumers are being warned to be cautious and ensure that toys are safe and age appropriate. The NSW Government is reminding parents and grandparents to exercise caution when buying toys and other children's gifts this Christmas. Minister for Better Regulation and Innovation Kevin Anderson said that leading into the Christmas period, it is important shoppers are aware of the risks of purchasing dangerous toys. “It is fantastic to see

with flammable plastic leaves; battery operated toys with easily openable battery cavities, giving children easy access to choking hazard batteries; a battery operated toy duck that lays choking hazard plastic eggs; and small ‘pen’ batteries that are a choking hazard. There are simple steps consumers can take to ensure the gifts they buy are safe. Do your research before buying Christmas toys and make sure they are compliant, safe, and age appropriate. Consumers who have inadvertently bought an unsafe toy are entitled to a refund and are able to report businesses for unsafe toys. If they are unable to resolve the problem with the shop,

they can lodge a complaint with NSW Fair Trading. Mr Anderson said the NSW Government routinely visits businesses to check product safety. “Earlier this year we issued a fine after inspectors found choking hazards and flammable pyjamas at a toy shop in Cabramatta. “We also seized and destroyed the dangerous stock,” Mr Anderson said. “To everyone out there shopping for toys, have a very Merry Christmas but do take a minute to consider the toys you are buying and let’s keep our kids safe.” For more information on children's products and toys visit https://www.fairtrading. nsw.gov.au/buying-productsand-services/product-andservice-safety/childrensproducts

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q Meryl Swanson MP, Dr Ola and Grace Fawehinmi are relieved by these changes. Photo: supplied.

Regions prioritised for Federal Disaster Resilience funding organisations, councils and Regional Development Australia committees to take a look at the guidelines and apply.” Applications are open from Friday 10 December to Thursday 6 January 2022. Eligible activities may be related to planning for, or raising awareness about disaster risk and mitigation, or they may be improving infrastructure projects such

as new or relocated assets or infrastructure to mitigate disaster risk, including but not limited to levees, sluice gates, retarding basins, bridges or community refuges; upgrading existing public hazard defence infrastructure, or refurbishing a community building to serve multiple purposes. In May 2021, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the $600 million Preparing

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PFAS Study On Health Impacts By Marian SAMPSON

THE RAAF Base is the source of the PFAS contamination at Williamtown. The community has been left devastated by the contaminated land, with children unable to play on their lawns safely. Those living on the rural properties have been advised not to eat their own produce, yet they can sell it into the food chain for the rest of us to ingest. A research team led by The Australian National University (ANU) has released findings from a major epidemiological study funded by the Department of Health, which examined the potential health impacts of PFAS in three Australian

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communities. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are man-made chemicals found in a range of products, including firefighting foam and nonstick cookware. There are many different types of PFAS chemicals, all of which last for a long time in the environment and in the bodies of people who are exposed. Despite many international studies looking into PFAS, there is uncertainty about their health effects in people. This leaves those living in the red zone in limbo. The values of their properties have been reduced yet they don’t know with any certainty if staying on their land will damage their health.

The study examined three communities with environmental PFAS exposure; Katherine in the Northern Territory, Oakey in Queensland and Williamtown in New South Wales. All three communities were affected by historic use of firefighting foams containing PFAS on nearby Defence Force bases. Overall, there was clear evidence of elevated blood serum concentrations of PFAS in residents and workers in the PFASaffected communities, and of increased psychological distress in the three exposed communities. “The main factors associated with people having higher levels of PFAS in their blood were the

length of time they had lived in the town, whether they regularly drank bore water or ate locally-grown foods and if they had worked with firefighting foams in the past,” study lead Professor Kirk from the Australian National University (ANU) said. “In exposed communities, one third of people reported being ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ concerned about their health, including one in five people who had serious concerns about their mental health. “We did identify an association between higher PFAS levels in blood and higher cholesterol, which has been reported in other studies internationally.” The evidence for other adverse health outcomes was generally limited.

For the majority of health outcomes studied, findings were consistent with previous studies that have not conclusively identified causative links between PFAS and health. “Based on health records collected over many years, we noted higher rates of some health conditions in individual PFAS-affected communities, compared to communities without known PFAS contamination. “However, we can’t rule out that these findings were due to chance or important factors that we couldn’t measure,” Associate Professor Rosemary Korda, a leading data linkage expert from ANU said. Researchers from the Australian National University led the PFAS Health Study team, which included international

community. Sharon Blunt of the Soldiers Point Lions Club told News Of The Area, “With many of our projects not able to operate due to Covid we had reduced avenues to provide all the funding that could assist with school projects. “We approached Bobs Farm Public School with the needs for their local school

and their response that the greatest benefit for them was to purchase quality and modern furniture for their newly painted library.” Technology isn’t cheap and the Soldiers Point Lions sought assistance from the Australian Lions Foundation to fund the $9600 project for the students. The club identified that the school community

would benefit by having the furniture in before the children returned to school after such a long absence due to the Covid isolation. The Soldiers Point Lions Club and the Australian Lions Foundation shared the cost with each organisation contributing $4,800 to furnish the school library. To celebrate the transformation of the library Soldiers Point Lions Club members Sharon and

Garry Blunt, Bob Cramp, Lloyd Jaenke, Lions District Governor Glenys Francis and Ken Hallam, Director of the Australian Lions Foundation, attended Bobs Farm Public School to see the outcome of the combined project. They were warmly greeted by the Principal Megan Elliott who was excited to show the school's modern furniture. She said that the children and teaching

experts on epidemiology, environmental chemistry, cancer, and statistics. The Australian Government Department of Health funded the study. Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly said, “The Department of Health considers this study to be an important step in better understanding PFAS exposure and potential health effects in Australia. “The consistency of the findings of the ANU study with previous studies that have not identified direct links between PFAS and adverse health outcomes is encouraging. “This study is the first significant piece of Australian research of this kind and we thank all those individuals who participated.”

staff are delighted with its functionality. The project delivered new tables, chairs, filing shelves, cabinets, trolleys, outdoor iPad seating, and reading lounges that have contributed to a wonderful learning area for the children and teachers. Soldiers Point Lions Club and Australian Lions Foundation are proud to be part of this especially important project for the Bobs Farm School.

New Furniture For Bobs Farm Public School Library By Marian SAMPSON

LIONS is a service based organisation that supports a range of projects within our local schools. The Soldiers Point Lions Club’s project for the year was to assist schools in our

q Garry and Sharon Blunt, Lloyd, and Bob Cramp of the Soldiers Point Lions Club with the cheque.

q Lions Director General Glenys Francis with a student using one of the new iPad outdoor learning stands.

q Ken Hall of the ALF, with Lions Sharon Blunt and School Principal Megan Elliott with some of the children from Bobs Farm School receiving the cheque.

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There’s no shortage of festive viewing options this holiday season, but a rom-com this cute and heartwarming could never be on the naughty list. Directed by Bridesmaids’ Paul Feig, Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke (above) plays Kate, a wannabe singer whose various misfortunes have led to a job in a year-round Christmas store. When she meets Tom (Henry Golding, Crazy Rich Asians), a handsome young man who brings out the best in her, things start to look up. Taking its title from the Wham! song, the ﬁlm is inspired by the music of George Michael.

Before you wonder where you’ll get your garden inspiration and nature ﬁx from after the team packs up the shovels and seeds tonight for another year, settle in for an abundance of Christmas cheer and savvy, creative garden ideas. Presenter Costa Georgiadis (right) perpetually exudes a festive cheer and here, he dons Santa’s red hat in an episode jam-packed with Yuletide joy. Costa visits Jimmy and Jane Barnes at their country home, while Jerry ColebyWilliams explores fragrant frangipani. Hannah Moloney makes a homegrown and handmade snack with nasturtium leaves and Jane Edmanson recommends plants to attract insects.

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If Christmas schmaltz sends you running for cover, but you don’t mind a bit of tonguein-cheek kitsch, chat show veteran Graham Norton (above) has your festive feelings covered. As season 29 of his much-loved chat show draws to a close at Santa Claus’s end of the year, viewers can expect some extra cheer in the form of festive guests and some Christmas baubles. Norton himself is never one to shy away from an OTT outﬁt, so bets are on he’ll be donning something extra special. Tonight, actor Stanley Tucci is on the couch to expound on his new book along with chef Jamie Oliver. 1712

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Searching For Superhuman. (PG, R) 11.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. (R) 1.30 The Sound. (Final, PG, R) 2.05 Glitch. (Ml, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.15 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Italians. 2.15 Chefs’ Line. (R) 2.45 Child Genius. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Star-Crossed Christmas. (2017, G) 2.00 The Ashes: PreGame Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Wish Upon A Christmas. (2015, PGa) 1.45 Making Of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6.00 The Talk. (PGa) 7.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Studio 10. (PG) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGa, R) 1.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Freshly Picked. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 10 News First.

6.00 The Drum. (Final) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia: Christmas Special. (Final) The team celebrates the festive season. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) DCI Barnaby and DS Winter investigate when a body is found dead in a vat in a brewery. 10.00 Talking Heads. (PG) A woman shares her story. 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Vaccine. (Final, R) 11.15 Gruen. (Final, R) 11.50 Preppers. (Final, Mals, R) 12.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 France: A Journey Through Time. 8.30 Empire With Michael Portillo. (PGa, R) 9.25 Dig World War II. (PG, R) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Cornwall With Simon Reeve. (PGa, R) 12.00 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (Mav, R) 1.40 Celebrity Mastermind. (R) 4.40 Poh & Co. Bitesize. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late afternoon session. Continued. 7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the second day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and England. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 Jessica Fox: Greatest To Gold. (PG) A look at canoeist Jessica Fox. 11.00 MOVIE: Why Him? (2016, MA15+ls, R) A man struggles to accept his daughter’s boyfriend. James Franco. 1.20 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo: Red Panda Implant. (PGa) 8.30 MOVIE: Deck The Halls. (2006, PGals, R) Two neighbours compete in a lights display. Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick. 10.20 MOVIE: Last Christmas. (2019, PGals) 12.10 The Weakest Link. (PGl, R) 1.10 Destination WA. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Global Shop. (R) 4.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 A Current Affair. (R)

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Living Room. (PGn, R) The team helps big-hearted local hero. 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Mlv, R) Graham Norton chats with Keanu Reeves, Olivia Colman, Cynthia Erivo and Jack Whitehall. 9.30 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. (PGa) Part 2 of 4. Rhys Darby tries to break into the Japanese entertainment industry. 10.30 Just For Laughs. (Mls, R) 11.00 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Hard Quiz. 8.30 MOVIE: Awakenings. (1990, M) 10.25 Doctor Who. 11.15 Art Works. (Final) 11.45 Live At The Apollo. 12.30am QI. 1.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 1.30 Sick Of It. 1.50 Community. 2.10 Parks And Recreation. 2.35 ABC News Update. 2.40 Close. 5.05 Five Minutes More. 5.10 Sarah & Duck. 5.20 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Letterkenny. 2.15 Gymnastics. FIG Artistic World Challenge Cup. Replay. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.10 Joy Of Painting. 5.45 Shortland Street. 6.15 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Hoarders. 9.15 The Swiping Game. 10.15 The Science Behind Sex. 11.15 Project Blue Book. 12.05am News. 1.00 MOVIE: Welcome To Me. (2014, MA15+) 2.35 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Better Homes. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.00 M*A*S*H. 5.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Bargain Hunt. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 9.30 Australia’s Big Backyards. 10.30 The Mentalist. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 Death In Paradise. 2.10 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None. (1974, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Saved & Remade. 8.30 MOVIE: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. (1989, PG) 10.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Motor Racing. Formula 1. Race 22. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Highlights. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek: Discovery. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. 11.30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 SEAL Team. 3.00 NCIS: New Orleans. 5.00 Diagnosis Murder.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Chalet Girl. Continued. (2011, PG) 7.40 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 9.45 The Illusionist. (2010, PG) 11.15 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 1.20pm Robinson Crusoe. (2016, PG) 3.00 Hawaa Hawaai. (2014, PG, Hindi) 5.15 Kirikou And The Sorceress. (1998) 6.40 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 8.30 The Old Man And The Gun. (2018, M) 10.15 Phoenix. (2014, M, German) Midnight Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 America’s Game. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Heavy Rescue: 401. 1.00 Dirty Rotten Survival. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Timbersports. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: The Rookie. (1990, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Fire Down Below. (1997, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 MOVIE: Ella Enchanted. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Mean Girls. (2004, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Clueless. (1995, M) 11.30 Malcolm. Midnight Desperate Housewives. 2.00 Vanderpump Rules. 2.50 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 NBL Slam. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Friends. 11.30 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 News. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 The Death Of The Aussie Larrikin? 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 10.00 Rage. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mav, R) 2.00 Restoration Australia. (R) 3.00 That Christmas. (PG, R) 4.00 Dream Gardens. (PG, R) 4.30 Landline Summer. (R) 5.00 Basketball. WNBL. Round 3. Southside Flyers v Melbourne Boomers.

6.00 WorldWatch. 6.30 Al Jazeera. 7.00 BBC News. 7.30 Italian News. 8.10 Filipino News. 8.40 French News. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Patrizio Buanne: Celebration. 4.00 The World’s Best Film. 5.40 Nazi Megastructures. (PGav, R)

6am Morning Programs. 12.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movies. (PGhv) 1.00 Better Homes. (R) 2.00 The Ashes: Pre-Game Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Afternoon session. 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Animal Tales. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Cybershack. (PG) 1.00 Destination WA. 1.30 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG) 2.00 Light Up Xmas Appeal. 4.30 Garden Gurus. 5.00 News. 5.30 Country House Hunters Australia. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.30 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals At Christmas. (R) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. (R) 3.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl, R) 4.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. (PGa, R) 4.30 Roads Less Travelled. (R) 5.00 News.

7.00 ABC News. Takes a look at today’s top stories. 7.30 The Larkins. (Ms) Pop Larkin takes justice into his own hands. 8.20 Miniseries: Us. (Mdl) Part 2 of 4. Despite a rocky start in Paris, the family’s tour of Europe continues with the next stop, Amsterdam. 9.20 Total Control. (Final, Malv, R) Alex is on the cusp of rewriting history when the forces of violence and reaction make one last attempt to stop her. 10.15 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) The nuns elect a new mother superior. 11.50 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers. (M) 8.30 The World’s Greatest Hotels: George V, Paris. (PG) Takes a look at Hotel George V. 9.25 Titanic: Dead Reckoning. (PGa, R) 10.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals, R) 11.20 MOVIE: Bleed For This. (2016, Malnv, R) 1.30 Soccer. FIFA Arab Cup. Final. 4.30 VICE Guide To Film. (MA15+dv, R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late afternoon session. Continued. From Adelaide Oval. 7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the third day of play so far in the Second Test between Australia and England. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session. From Adelaide Oval. 10.30 MOVIE: Speed. (1994, Mlv, R) A fearless LAPD cop is put to the ultimate test after he is trapped on a runaway bus full of passengers. Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 MOVIE: Daddy’s Home 2. (2017, PGals, R) Will Ferrell. 9.30 MOVIE: Bad Moms 2. (2017, MA15+als, R) Three mums prepare for Christmas. Mila Kunis. 11.30 MOVIE: The Dilemma. (2011, Mlsv, R) 1.35 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures. (PG, R) 2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Wesley Impact With Stu Cameron. (PG)

6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGa, R) Beach marshals work with the lifeguards to check numbers and enforce social distancing. 6.30 Territory Cops. (PGlnv, R) A cop answers a call from two distressed girls who have driven their vehicle off the road and into a hole. 7.00 Soccer. A-League Men. Round 5. Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory. From AAMI Park, Melbourne. 10.00 Ambulance. (Ml, R) London paramedics are dispatched to aid a patient who has fallen down a flight of stairs at a casino. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power. Religious program.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm The Deep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.20 Live At The Apollo. 9.05 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 9.50 QI. 10.20 Mock The Week. 10.55 Schitt’s Creek. 11.40 Catastrophe. 12.05am The Young Offenders. 12.40 Upstart Crow. 1.20 GameFace. 1.45 Red Dwarf. 2.15 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 2.45 Escape From The City. 3.45 ABC News Update. 3.50 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Kanyekanye. 12.30 SBS Courtside. 1.00 Basketball. NBA. Utah Jazz v San Antonio Spurs. 3.30 Julian. 3.45 Ancient Aliens. 4.35 WorldWatch. 6.00 When Demolitions Go Wrong. 6.50 The Story Of The Songs. 7.40 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 8.30 Kelly Clarkson: When Christmas Comes Around. 9.30 The X-Files. 1.40am Undressed. 2.40 France 24. 3.00 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Bargain Hunt. 11.00 Weekender. 11.30 Creek To Coast. Noon A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 12.30 Horse Racing. VRC Christmas Race Day, Eagle Farm Racecourse and Royal Randwick Raceday. 6.00 Greyhound Racing. The Pheonix. 7.00 Border Security: International. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Mentalist. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Newstyle Direct. 6.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.00 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.15 Saved & Remade. 12.15pm MOVIE: The Courtneys Of Curzon Street. (1947) 2.30 MOVIE: The Ten Commandments. (1956) 7.00 MOVIE: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. (1991, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Star Trek: Generations. (1994, PG) 11.30 Memory Lane. 12.50am Explore. 1.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 The Doctors. 10.00 MacGyver. 11.00 Diagnosis Murder. 1pm Pat Callinan’s 4x4 Adventures. 2.00 All 4 Adventure. 3.00 JAG. 4.00 Bondi Rescue. 4.30 iFish Summer Series. 5.00 Waltzing Jimeoin. 5.30 MacGyver. 6.30 Scorpion. (Final) 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: New Orleans. 10.20 MacGyver. 11.20 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. 1.10am 48 Hours. 2.10 NCIS: LA. 4.00 The Doctors. 5.00 Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Hawaa Hawaai. Continued. (2014, PG, Hindi) 7.15 Heidi. (2015, PG, German) 9.20 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 11.10 Kirikou And The Sorceress. (1998) 12.35pm Capernaum. (2018, M, Lebanese Arabic) 2.55 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 5.00 The Illusionist. (2010, PG) 6.30 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 8.30 Vice. (2018, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Boating. UIM Class-1 Powerboat C’ships. Key West C’ships. 3.00 Dirty Rotten Survival. 5.00 Pawn Stars. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 MOVIE: The Departed. (2006, MA15+) 11.35 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Malcolm. 2.00 Making Of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. 2.10 MOVIE: Once Upon A Main Street. (2020, PG) 4.00 MOVIE: The Flight Before Christmas. (2015, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: The Little Rascals. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: Richie Rich. (1994, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Beethoven. (1992) 11.15 Malcolm. 11.45 Young, Dumb And Banged Up In The Sun. 12.45am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 Seatbelt Psychic. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. Noon Jamie: Together At Christmas. 1.00 Carol’s Second Act. 2.00 Brides Of Beverly Hills. 3.00 Friends. 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.45 2 Broke Girls. 12.10am Home Shopping. 1.40 Mom. 3.30 2 Broke Girls. 4.30 Home Shopping.

6am News. 6.30 News. 7.00 Gameday Live. 8.00 Gameday Live. 9.00 News. 10.00 News. 11.00 News. Noon News. 12.30 News. 1.00 News. 1.30 News. 2.00 News. 2.30 News. 3.00 News. 3.30 Fox Sports News. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Fox Sports News. 6.00 Fox Sports News. 7.00 Fox Sports News. 8.00 Fox Sports News. 9.00 Fox Sports News. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Compass. (R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline Summer. 1.00 Wildflowers Of The Midwest Of WA. (PG) 1.30 Gardening Australia: Christmas Special. (R) 2.30 Nigella’s Christmas Table. (R) 3.30 Magical Land Of Oz. (R) 4.35 Everyone’s A Critic. (PG, R) 5.00 Art Works. (Final, PG, R) 5.35 Antiques Roadshow.

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 France 24 English News Second Edition. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 AusMoto Show. 3.30 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Round 3. Grand Prix of Italy. H’lights. 5.00 Going Places. (R) 5.30 We Bugged Hitler’s Phone. (PGa, R)

6am Morning Programs. 2pm The Ashes: PreGame Show. 3.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Aust v England. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 5.00 The Ashes: Tea Break. 5.40 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late afternoon session.

6.00 Easy Eats. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Cows For Cambodia. (PGa) 11.00 With You This Christmas. 11.30 Xtreme Collxtion. (PG, R) 12.00 Ultimate Rush. (PG, R) 12.30 Snackmasters. (PG, R) 2.00 MOVIE: Snowed Inn Christmas. (2017, PGa, R) 4.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm) 5.00 News. 5.30 RBT. (PGl, R)

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Freshly Picked. (R) 9.00 Australia By Design: Interiors. (R) 9.30 St10. (PG) 12.00 Luca’s Key Ingredient. (R) 12.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 1.00 Farm To Fork. (PG, R) 1.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 2.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. (R) 3.00 4x4 Adventures. 4.00 All 4 Adventure. (PGl) 5.00 News.

6.35 Quentin Blake’s Clown. (R) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) The police are stunned by another murder. 8.40 MOVIE: Anthony. (2020, Ma) Explores the alternate life of a murder victim. Toheeb Jimoh, Bobby Schofield. 10.10 Doc Martin. (Ma, R) 10.55 Harrow. (Mav, R) 11.50 Talking Heads. (PG, R) 12.30 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Hive: The Woman And The Car. (Ma, R) 4.00 Death In Paradise. (Mv, R) 5.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Inside Harrods At Christmas. (PG, R) 8.30 Muhammad Ali. (M) Part 4 of 4. A look at one of the best-known sports figures of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali, concludes. 10.15 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime. (PGanw, R) 11.10 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R) 1.00 Chasing The Moon. (PG, R) 3.00 Moon Landing. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late afternoon session. Continued. 7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session. 10.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, Ms, R) Chevy Chase. 12.40 Air Crash Investigation. (PGa, R) 1.40 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. 8.00 David Attenborough’s A Perfect Planet: Weather. (PG, R) Takes a look at how fresh water is distributed. 9.10 MOVIE: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. (2019, Mlv, R) A lawman and a former spy team up. Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham. 11.40 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv, R) 12.30 With You This Christmas. (R) 1.00 The Garden Gurus. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Sunday Project. Panellists dissect, digest and reconstitute the daily news, events and hottest topics. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. Celebrity guests include Stanley Tucci, Jamie Oliver, Romesh Ranganathan and Lil Nas X. 8.30 FBI. The team tries to extract key information from a vulnerable 9/11 widow, Hannah Thompson, who is shocked that her new boyfriend is the manipulative leader of a terrorist group planning an attack. 11.30 The Sunday Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.30pm Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Compass. 8.30 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. 9.20 Pilgrimage: Road To Istanbul. (Final) 10.25 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. (Final) 11.25 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 12.10am QI. 12.40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 1.25 Horror Movie: A Low-Budget Nightmare. 2.25 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Utah Jazz v San Antonio Spurs. Replay. 2.00 Stacey Dooley: Russia’s War On Women. 3.00 Ancient Aliens. 3.50 WorldWatch. 4.20 Welcome To Country. 4.30 Oh Lucy! 4.55 The Djarn Djarns. 5.30 Secrets Of Our Cities. 6.30 Country Music. 7.30 The Eruption: Stories Of Survival. 8.30 Patriot Brains. 9.25 Dark Side Of The Ring. 10.15 Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. Noon One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 12.30 Escape To The Country. 1.30 A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 2.00 Ed And Karen’s Recipes For Success. 3.00 Escape To The Country. 4.00 MOVIE: Greystoke: The Legend Of Tarzan, Lord Of The Apes. (1984, PG) 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways. 9.30 Mighty Trains. 10.30 Heathrow. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 TV Shop. 10.00 My Favorite Martian. 10.30 Edgar Wallace Mysteries. 11.50 MOVIE: The Sound Barrier. (1952, PG) 2.15pm MOVIE: Darling Lili. (1970, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: Gunfight At The O.K. Corral. (1957, PG) 7.30 Christmas At Chatsworth House. 8.30 MOVIE: It’s A Wonderful Life. (1946, PG) 11.10 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Pooches At Play. 9.00 Healthy Homes Aust. 9.30 Escape Fishing. 10.00 iFish Summer. 10.30 The Doctors. 11.30 Scorpion. 12.30pm MacGyver. 1.30 The Offroad Adventure Show. 2.30 All 4 Adventure. 3.30 Soccer. A-League Women. Round 3. Sydney FC v Wellington Phoenix. 6.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 9.30 Star Trek: Discovery. 1am Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Kirikou And The Sorceress. Continued. (1998) 6.25 The Illusionist. (2010, PG) 7.55 The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 9.55 The Ash Lad 2. (2019, PG, Norwegian) 11.50 Tracks. (2013, M) 1.55pm Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 3.45 Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 5.50 Angrezi Medium. (2020, PG, Hindi) 8.30 Parasite. (2019, Korean) 10.55 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Hook, Line And Sinker. 2.00 On The Fly. 2.30 Million Dollar Catch. 3.00 Fishing Addiction. 4.00 Ultimate Fishing. 5.00 Storage Wars Canada. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 14. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Black – Victini And Reshiram. (2011) 3.25 MOVIE: AliceMiranda – A Royal Christmas Ball. (2021, C) 5.00 MOVIE: The Nutcracker: The Untold Story. (2010, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. (2018) 8.35 MOVIE: The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor. (2008, M) 10.45 MOVIE: Dragonheart. (1996, M) 12.40am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Christmas With Australian Women’s Weekly. 11.00 Seatbelt Psychic. 11.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. Noon The Dog House Australia. 1.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 3. Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 3. Brisbane Bullets v Illawarra Hawks. 5.00 Friends. 6.00 Big Bang. 8.30 Friends. 9.30 2 Broke Girls. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 The Great Acceleration. (Final, PG, R) 11.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Larkins. (Ms, R) 2.00 Glitch. (Mlv, R) 3.00 News. 4.10 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 The Italians. (PG) 2.15 Chefs’ Line. (R) 2.45 Child Genius. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Four Christmases And A Wedding. (2017, G, R) 1.45 Talking Honey. (PG, R) 1.50 Making Of Ghostbusters: Afterlife. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGds, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Easy Meals At Christmas. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. (Return) 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Inside Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 8.00 Australian Story Summer Series. (R) 8.30 The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: Celebrating 70 Years. 9.40 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat: Christmas Special. (R) 10.40 Secrets Of Althorp With Charles Spencer. (PG, R) 11.30 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 12.50 EXPOSED: The Case Of Keli Lane. (Ml, R) 1.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 4.25 Rage Closer. (R) 4.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.25 Short Cuts To Glory. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG) 8.30 The Death Of Bruce Lee. (M) 10.00 The Best Of 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.55 SBS World News Late. 11.25 The Crimson Rivers. (MA15+av) 12.25 Tell Me Who I Am. (Mv) 1.20 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 4.25 Kambuwal, Guuwa & Gayiri Country. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Late afternoon session. Continued. 7.40 The Ashes: Dinner Break. Takes a look at the day of play. 8.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Evening session. 10.30 Fantasy Island. (PGals) A bookworm goes back in time. 11.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 12.00 MOVIE: Girl Happy. (1965, G, R) Elvis Presley. 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 Australian Crime Stories: Million Dollar Mystery. (Mv, R) A look at the case of Revelle Balmain. 9.40 Reported Missing. (Ma, R) 11.00 Chicago Med. (Mam, R) 11.45 The Village. (Premiere, Ma) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (Final, PGal) Lifeguards try to enforce social distancing. 8.00 Territory Cops. (Final, Mdv) A look at the Northern Territory Police. 8.30 FBI: Most Wanted. (Mv) The team must determine if the kidnapping of a woman is a random hate crime or if she was specifically targeted. 10.30 The FBI Declassified: 20 Days Of Terror – The Austin Bomber. (Ma) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 QI Christmas Special. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 9.30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.10 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.50 The Young Offenders. 12.25am QI. 12.55 Escape From The City. 1.55 Red Dwarf. 2.20 Community. 2.45 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. 11.00 SBS Courtside. 11.30 Basketball. NBA. Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets. 2pm Mimi. 2.20 Curse Of Oak Island. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Joy Of Painting. 5.55 Shortland Street. 6.25 RocKwiz Rewind. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Dark Side Of The ‘90s. 9.20 Hypothetical. 10.10 Chad. 11.00 Sex Tape. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 10.30 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 11.00 Mighty Trains. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Railway Restorations With Peter Snow. 3.00 Weekender. 3.30 Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.30 Cold Case. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.05 Christmas At Chatsworth House. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Are You Being Served? (1977, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Poirot. 8.40 Silent Witness. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 The Doctors. 10.00 Diagnosis Murder. 11.00 JAG. 1pm MacGyver. 2.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 A-League Highlights Show. 11.20 Evil. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 48 Hours. 3.15 Hawaii Five-0. 5.05 The Doctors.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Beauty And The Beast. Continued. (2014, PG, French) 7.05 Toys And Pets. (2017, PG) 8.55 Angrezi Medium. (2020, PG, Hindi) 11.35 Django. (2017, M, French) 1.45pm The Well-Digger’s Daughter. (2011, PG, French) 3.45 The Ash Lad 2. (2019, PG, Norwegian) 5.40 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 7.30 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 9.20 What We Do In The Shadows. (2014, M) 10.55 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Weird, True And Freaky. 2.30 Great Lake Warriors. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Second Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Late afternoon session. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 15. Perth Scorchers v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.30 MOVIE: Predator 2. (1990, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 Malcolm. 4.00 Children’s Programs. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Wayne’s World. (1992, PG) 10.25 MOVIE: Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult. (1994, PG) Midnight Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am Seatbelt Psychic. 6.30 The Big Bang Theory. 8.00 Friends. 10.00 The Middle. 11.30 Seinfeld. Noon Carol’s Second Act. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 The Big Bang Theory. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 James Corden. 3.30 2 Broke Girls. 4.30 Shopping.

6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 What Really Happened In Wuhan. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 11.00 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Us. (Mdl, R) 2.00 Glitch. (Final, Malv, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.15 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.10 Grand Designs. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.30 Greek News. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Italians. (PG) 2.15 Chefs’ Line. (R) 2.45 Child Genius. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: Another Christmas Coincidence. (2019, PGa) 2.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Santa Con. (2014, PGav) 1.45 Garden Gurus Moments. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Bold. (PG, R) 8.00 Inside Bold. (R) 8.30 Studio 10. (PG) 11.00 Jamie’s Italian Christmas. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGad, R) 1.00 The Dog House Australia. (PG, R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Inside Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R) 6.30 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 8.00 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R) 8.30 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. 9.30 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. 10.25 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (PG, R) 11.15 Christmas Sounds Better This Year. (R) 12.15 Ho Ho Ho! Telling Christmas Tales. (PG, R) 1.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 My Mother’s Lost Children. (Ml, R) 4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.25 Short Cuts To Glory. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Inside Aldi At Christmas. (R) A look at the success of Aldi supermarkets. 8.30 Cher And The Loneliest Elephant. (PG) Explores how Cher helped save a bull elephant. 9.30 Lucille Ball: We Love Lucy. Takes a look at Lucille Ball. 11.10 SBS World News Late. 11.40 Man In Room 301. (Mals) 12.35 Miss S. (Mv) 4.30 Wiradjuri & Nari Nari. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle English News.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 16. Sydney Sixers v Adelaide Strikers. From the SCG. 11.00 Born To Kill? Aileen Wuornos. (MA15+av) Takes a look at serial killer Aileen Wuornos, who was executed in 2002 for the murder of seven men. 12.00 The Goldbergs. (PGls) Beverly is thrilled to have co-workers for the first time and sets out to make them all love her. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. Takes a look at the latest news, sport and weather, with business and finance updates.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGlns, R) Australians go on holiday to the Red Centre. 8.30 The Weakest Link. (PG) Quiz show featuring contestants who answer general knowledge questions. 9.30 Kath & Kim. (PGls, R) Kath, Kim and Sharon go to the races. 11.15 Christmas At Warwick Castle. (R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Take Two. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (Final, PG) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 NCIS. (Mv) Gibbs and Parker on a road trip to find one of the serial killer’s victims, while Knight goes undercover at a large manufacturing company with ties to the murders. 10.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (Mv, R) Callen is accused of being a Russian agent. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Upstart Crow. 9.00 QI. 9.30 Schitt’s Creek. 10.20 Preppers. (Final) 10.50 Doctor Who. 11.50 Catastrophe. 12.15am In The Long Run. 12.40 Sick Of It. 1.00 GameFace. 1.25 Whose Line Is It Anyway? 2.10 Community. 2.30 Parks And Recreation. 2.50 ABC News Update. 2.55 Close. 5.05 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Basketball. NBA. Brooklyn Nets v Denver Nuggets. Replay. 2.00 All Good Things. 2.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.25 Shortland Street. 6.25 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Rhod Gilbert: Stand Up To Infertility. 9.40 Kevin McCloud: Rough Guide To The Future. 10.35 Cults And Extreme Belief. 11.25 UFOs. Midnight Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Pie In The Sky. 8.30 Lewis. 10.30 Without A Trace. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Danoz. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 Poirot. 2.10 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Spring In Park Lane. (1948) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 The Closer. 9.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 10.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. 11.40 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Bondi Rescue. 8.30 Roads Less Travelled. 9.00 A-League Highlights Show. 10.00 JAG. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Blue Bloods. 10.25 NCIS: New Orleans. 11.20 Evil. 12.15am Home Shopping. 2.15 MOVIE: Warrior. (2011, M) 5.00 JAG.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 7.40 The Ash Lad 2. (2019, PG, Norwegian) 9.35 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 11.25 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 1.15pm Beauty And The Beast. (2014, PG, French) 3.20 Toys And Pets. (2017, PG) 5.10 Our Little Sister. (2015, PG, Japanese) 7.30 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, M) 9.20 Monty Python’s The Meaning Of Life. (1983, M) 11.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Heavy Rescue: 401. 1.00 Weird, True And Freaky. 2.00 Great Lake Warriors. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 Secrets Of The Supercars. 9.30 Counting Cars. 10.30 Vegas Rat Rods. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: American Reunion. (2012, MA15+) 10.45 MOVIE: 40 Days And 40 Nights. (2002, M) 12.30am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Seinfeld. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Mom. 11.35 Frasier. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Sky News Breakfast. 8.00 Sky News Breakfast. 8.30 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 Lawyer X: The Untold Story. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

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6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Christmas At St Paul’s. (R) 11.05 The Heights. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Cook And The Chef: Christmas Special. (R) 1.25 MOVIE: Anthony. (2020, Ma, R) 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 5.00 Worzel Gummidge. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Italians. (PG) 2.15 Chefs’ Line. (R) 2.45 Child Genius Australia. (R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Holiday Wish Come True. (2018, PG) 2.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Christmas On The Menu. (2020, G) 1.50 Talking Honey. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Quick & Easy Christmas. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Inside Bold. 5.00 News.

6.00 Sammy J: Full Credit To Christmas. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 8.00 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. (PG) 8.40 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering 2021. 9.40 QI. (PGs) 10.10 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG, R) 10.40 A Berry Royal Christmas. (R) 11.40 Father Brown. (Mav, R) 12.30 Silent Witness. (Mav, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.30 Catalyst. (R) 5.30 Short Cuts To Glory. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Sesame Street: 50 Years Of Sunny Days. 9.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Lochs. (PG) 9.30 Departure. (Mav) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.55 In Therapy. (Mal) 11.50 DNA. (Ma, R) 1.25 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 2.20 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 17. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne. 11.00 Gordon, Gino & Fred: American Road Trip: Christmas Road Trip – Three Unwise Men. (Ml) Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix take a festive road trip through Morocco. 12.00 American Crime. (Masv, R) Dustin introduces Shae to the world of online sex work, and Jeanette struggles to find a place to live. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Michael Bublé’s Christmas In The City. 8.30 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes. Hugh Grant. 11.15 Christmas In New York: Inside The Plaza. (R) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 A Current Affair. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG, R) A game of beach gridiron comes to a halt. 8.00 All Aussie Adventures. (PGln, R) Russell shares his love of native fauna. 8.30 Bull. (M, R) Bull helps Taylor’s brother-in-law, Ralph Kelly, fight manslaughter charges. 10.30 The Royals Revealed: The Royal Family – Are They Worth It? (PGa) 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? 8.30 Brian Johnson’s A Life On The Road. 9.15 David Stratton’s Stories Of Australian Cinema. 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.20 Horror Movie: A Low-Budget Nightmare. (Final) 12.20am Pilgrimage: Road To Istanbul. (Final) 1.20 Louis Theroux: Life On The Edge. (Final) 2.15 Community. 2.35 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Curse Of Oak Island. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 Joy Of Painting. 6.25 RocKwiz. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Source Code. (2011, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Colossal. (2016, M) 12.15am The X-Files. 2.45 France 24. 3.00 Thai News. 3.30 Bangla News. 4.00 Punjabi News. 4.30 Sri Lankan Sinhalese News. 5.00 Korean News. 5.30 Indonesian News.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 The Vicar Of Dibley. 8.20 Mrs Brown’s Boys. 10.20 Miranda. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo Dollar Ministries. 7.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 The Baron. 2.05 The Young And The Restless. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Night My Number Came Up. (1955, PG) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.50 Midsomer Murders. 10.50 House. 11.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Stories Of Bikes. 8.30 iFish Summer Series. 9.00 Rhys Darby: Big In Japan. 10.00 JAG. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. 11.15 Evil. 12.10am Home Shopping. 2.10 48 Hours. 3.10 SEAL Team. 4.05 NCIS. 5.00 The Doctors.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 Our Little Sister. (2015, PG, Japanese) 11.00 Kuessipan. (2019, M, French Canadian) 1.10pm The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus. (2009, PG) 3.25 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 5.15 The Odyssey. (2016, PG, French) 7.30 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 9.35 O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Heavy Rescue: 401. 1.00 Weird, True And Freaky. 2.00 Pawn Stars. 2.30 The Grade Cricketer. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 3.30 Blokesworld. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Barter Kings. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 8.30 Storage Wars. 9.30 Storage Wars: Miami. 10.00 Irish Pickers. 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 Raymond. 8.30 MOVIE: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls. (1995, PG) 10.20 MOVIE: Fist Fight. (2017, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 The King Of Queens. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.30 NBL Slam. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.20 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

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6am Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 10.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 The Heights. (PG, R) Noon Morning Programs. 1.00 Maggie Beer’s Christmas Feast. (R) 1.30 QI. (PGs, R) 2.00 Would I Lie To You At Christmas? (PG, R) 2.30 Christmas With Poh. (R) 3.00 News. 4.00 Think Tank. (PG, R) 4.55 Worzel Gummidge. (PG, R) 5.55 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 10.30 German News. 11.00 Spanish News. 11.30 Turkish News. 12.00 Arabic News F24. 12.30 America: News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Italians. (PG) 2.15 Chefs’ Line. (R) 2.45 Child Genius Australia. (PG, R) 3.45 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.15 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Last Christmas Home. (2018, PG) 2.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) 11.30 Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Christmas Ball. (2020, G) 1.45 Explore. (R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG) 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 My Market Kitchen. (R) 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.00 Dr Phil. (PGadl, R) 1.00 Jamie’s Easy Christmas Countdown. (R) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day. (R) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG, R) 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Farm To Fork. (PG) 4.30 Inside Bold. 5.00 News.

6.30 Movin’ To The Country. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Outback Ringer. (PG, R) 8.00 Barrie Cassidy’s One Plus One. 8.30 Joanna Lumley’s Unseen Adventures. (Ml, R) 9.20 That Christmas. (PG, R) 10.20 Lucy Worsley’s Christmas Carol Odyssey. (R) 11.20 Call The Midwife. (PG, R) 12.50 Jill Bilcock: The Art Of Film Editing. (Mlv, R) 1.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Rage Closer. (R) 3.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 4.30 Catalyst. (PG, R) 5.25 Short Cuts To Glory. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Wonderful World Of Chocolate. (PG) 8.30 Red Election. (MA15+) 9.25 Bowled Over: Untold Australia. (Mal, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah. (MA15+av, R) 11.55 We Are Who We Are. (Mal, R) 1.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls, R) 1.55 North To South: The Full Journey. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 5.00 France 24 Feature. 5.15 NHK World English News. 5.30 Deutsche Welle.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. Melissa installs a stylish cubbyhouse. 7.30 Carols In The Domain. (PG) Coverage of Carols In The Domain, hosted by David Koch and Natalie Barr. 10.00 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+lns, R) A man embarks on a cross-country trip to an amusement park with his family. Ed Helms, Christina Applegate. 12.05 American Crime. (Masv, R) 1.05 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Seven Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) Takes a look at holiday ideas in the Americas. 8.30 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005, Mv, R) An FBI agent goes undercover once again. Sandra Bullock. 10.50 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) 11.40 Chicago Med. (Mam, R) 12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 News Early Edition. 5.30 Today.

6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news and events. 7.30 Jamie: Together At Christmas. Jamie prepares festive-themed dishes. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (Mav) The team searches for a serial rapist who preys on mothers with young children. 10.30 The Royals Revealed: Royal Retainers – Upstairs And Down. (PGa) A look at the staff who support the royals. 11.30 The Project. (R) 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

ABC TV PLUS (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 7.15pm Odd Squad. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.30 Mock The Week. 9.00 Hard Quiz: Battle Of The Has Beens. 9.40 Insert Name Here. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.00 Gavin & Stacey. 12.05am You Can’t Ask That. 12.35 David Attenborough’s Great Barrier Reef. 1.35 The Misadventures Of Romesh Ranganathan. (Final) 2.35 Community. 2.55 Parks And Recreation. 3.15 Late Programs.

VICELAND (31) 6am WorldWatch. Noon Project Blue Book. 1.40 Nocturne In Black. 2.10 Butter Lamp. 2.30 Figure Skating. 2019-2020 ISU European C’ships. Replay. 4.00 WorldWatch. 5.25 RocKwiz Salutes The Bowl. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 The Source. 11.00 Vikings. 11.50 MOVIE: Gangs Of Wasseypur Part 1. (2012, MA15+) 2.45am Late Programs.

7TWO (62) 6am Home Shopping. 6.30 Travel Oz. 8.00 Harry’s Practice. 8.30 Million Dollar Minute. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon House Of Wellness. 1.00 Million Dollar Minute. 2.00 To Be Advised. 3.00 A Foodies Guide To Kyushu Japan. 3.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 4.30 M*A*S*H. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Inspector George Gently. 10.30 Murdoch Mysteries. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am TV Shop. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Seaway. 1.00 As Time Goes By. 2.10 The Young And The Restless. 3.05 Antiques Roadshow. 3.35 MOVIE: Sea Devils. (1953) 5.30 Murder, She Wrote. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 Grantchester: Christmas Special. 10.10 Keeping Up Appearances. 10.50 Late Programs.

BOLD (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 What’s Up Down Under. 8.30 NBL Slam. 9.00 Diagnosis Murder. 10.00 JAG. Noon MacGyver. 1.00 Star Trek. 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. 5.00 JAG. 7.00 Bondi Rescue. 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. 10.30 SEAL Team. 12.30am Home Shopping. 2.00 SEAL Team. 3.00 Blue Bloods. 4.00 Hawaii Five-0.

SKY NEWS (53) 6am Morning Programs. 8.30 Sky News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 NewsDay. 11.00 News. Noon NewsDay. 1.00 NewsDay. 2.00 Afternoon Agenda. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Afternoon Agenda. 5.00 News. 6.00 News. 7.00 Chris Smith Tonight. 8.00 Inside The News. 9.00 Catching The Claremont Killer: The Untold Story. 10.00 Fox Sports News. 10.30 News. 11.00 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Our Little Sister. Continued. (2015, PG, Japanese) 7.20 Asterix And Obelix In Britain. (2012, PG, French) 9.25 The Odyssey. (2016, PG, French) 11.40 Colossal. (2016, M) 1.40pm What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 3.30 The Three Musketeers. (1973, PG) 5.30 The Lunchbox. (2013, PG, Hindi) 7.30 Toast. (2010, PG) 9.15 Seven Psychopaths. (2012, MA15+) 11.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (63) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Desert Collectors. 10.00 NFL 100 Greatest. 11.00 A Football Life. Noon Heavy Rescue: 401. 1.00 Weird, True And Freaky. 2.00 Great Lake Warriors. 3.00 Shipping Wars. 4.00 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 4.30 Billion Dollar Wreck. 5.30 Storage Wars: TX. 6.00 American Pickers. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 MOVIE: Cool Hand Luke. (1967, M) 1.10am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon The Incredible Hulk. 1.00 Airwolf. 2.00 The A-Team. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30 3rd Rock From The Sun. 4.00 That ’70s Show. 4.30 Malcolm. 5.30 The Nanny. 6.00 3rd Rock From The Sun. 6.30 That ’70s Show. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. (2000) 9.35 MOVIE: Four Holidays. (2008, M) 11.20 Young Sheldon. 11.45 Late Programs.

PEACH (52) 6am The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. 7.00 Frasier. 8.00 Becker. 9.00 The Middle. 10.00 Frasier. 11.00 The King Of Queens. Noon Becker. 1.00 Man With A Plan. 1.30 Friends. 2.00 Carol’s Second Act. 3.00 The King Of Queens. 4.00 Becker. 5.00 Frasier. 6.00 Friends. 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. 9.30 Seinfeld. 11.00 2 Broke Girls. Midnight Shopping. 1.30 Stephen Colbert. 2.30 Late Programs.

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

Tilligerry Social Golf Club TILLIGERRY Social Golf Club results for 10/12/21 Outright winner: Bill McMaster 69 Runner up: Ed Martin 70 Bonus points winner:

Hugh Potts 72 Runner up: John Clayton 74 Ball winners: Greg Hinton 75, Barry Gale 76, Sean Brennan 77, Brian Riddell 77, Matt Baldwin 77, Ron McKay 78, Dale Fittock 79, Adam

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Cowie 81, Brian Baldwin 81 Bradman Award Wendy Couvaras D&C 4th (A) Brian Riddell (B) Brian Baldwin D&C 7th (A) Hugh Potts (B) Ed Martin

NTP 18th (A) Ron Dews Money hole (A) John Clayton (B) Greg Hinton Ladies 9 hole competition Winner: Margaret Gale Runner up: Margaret McDonald Lucky number 25 Alan Lloyd There were 23 starters

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today Congratulations to all the winners Good weather for the last round of our Championships Thank you to to “Wat’s on the Menu” Dining Room at Tanilba Bay Golf Club for our delicious Christmas lunch and also bar staff, Merry Christmas to everyone. Next game 17/12/21 Single Stableford.

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Give A Loved One A Koala This Christmas! By Marian SAMPSON

IF you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet, you can’t go past supporting an iconic species by purchasing merchandise that funds the care of koalas in need in the Port Stephens region. Port Stephens Koala Hospital is located within the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary. The hospital is a not-for-profit which is run mostly by volunteers. Port Stephens Koala Hospital Volunteer CEO Leah Anderson told News Of The Area, “We are still able to take a donation via Return and Earn so your Christmas cheer can support the local koala population when you recycle. “We have some new merchandise items including gift cards, a tote bag and tea towels featuring Maree (Maree is in care as she is blind), or of course you can adopt a koala.” You can find the Port Stephens Koala Hospital merchandise on their website. Port Stephens Koala Hospital is a totally separate operation to the Sanctuary

which includes glamping, sculptures and the skywalk. The hospital is there to rescue, rehabilitate and, wherever possible, release the koalas that come into care. “We have the best koala vet in the country, two veterinary nurses and a head leafer.” The Port Stephens Koala Hospital relies on 180 community volunteers. Some work in the pens, others go out and collect a selection of leaves for the koalas. Leaves are collected every other day and supplied to the koalas fresh daily. The hospital is seeking funding to embark on and participate in koala breeding programs. They are already working closely with Taronga Zoo and Newcastle University and they envisage that they will be working with both organisations as the breeding program is undertaken. Visitors now have the opportunity to interact with educational volunteer Ambassadors who are able to enhance visits to the site.

q Maree is a blind koala in permanent care at the Port Stephens Koala Hospital.

Stay of execution for Raymond Terrace deer By Alice HENNEN

IN what is perhaps deemed by some as a Christmas miracle, Port Stephens Council has decided to delay the culling of the iconic deer in Raymond Terrace until the new year. Brock Lamont, Strategy and Environment Section Manager, said that due to predicted wet weather and conditions of the ground surrounding Beaton Avenue and Irrawang Swamp, the decision was made to delay the proposed deer cull until the new year. Previously, a letter was sent by Council to residents of Raymond Terrace to notify

them of the proposed deer cull and to solicit feedback from residents on the local deer population. “Following the communications sent to residents, Council was contacted by a total of ten members of the community,” explained Mr Lamont. “The responses were varied however the majority were supportive and understanding of the need for a program to control the deer.” According to data from requests to Council to remove the deer from the reserve, there have been at least five collisions with deer in 2021. This is an increase from

an average of one or two collisions per year during the last decade. There have also been reports of near misses with vehicles and deer, as well as damage to fences and property. Other residents, however, were not convinced by the council’s reasons for the cull. Raymond Terrace resident Gail Thompson has lived in the area for 21 years and says that this is the first time she has read or heard that the deer were causing issues in the area. Ms Thompson contacted Jordan Skinner, Environmental Operations Team Leader at

Port’s Doggy Day Out By Marian SAMPSON

PORT Stephens residents got a chance to enjoy their first ever Doggy Day Out at Robinson Reserve over the weekend. Dogs and their owners enjoyed a great day with interactions with National Parks and Wildlife, Port Stephens Council and of course plenty of four-legged friends. Kelly Hammond, one of the founding members of Birubi Paws told News Of The Area, “On behalf of Birubi Paws a huge thanks to Jay and Elizabeth from Port Stephens Council! “Our first doggie day out was truly successful.” She went on to thank Ranger Dan and the staff from National Parks for sharing their knowledge and passion for Worimi Country. Saturday was blustery with strong onshore winds, however the weather didn't stop the four-legged friends enjoying free treats and learning new skills. “We look forward to next year as the event grows,” she said. There are plans to grow the event with new activities including best dressed dog on the day in the future.

q Ranger Dan with Birubi Paws member Kelly Hammond. q Two of the four-legged event attendees discussing the success of the day Rusty is wearing her lion's mane, which created quite a stir with some of the kids in attendance.

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Port Stephens Council, asking, “...if they [the deer] are such an issue and a danger, why isn’t there more than ONE sign up to warn motorists either along Newline Road, or Beaton Avenue?” After reading an article about Queensland’s Lyell Deer Sanctuary in the latest issue of Australian Women’s Weekly, Ms Thompson contacted its owner, Kelly Prisk, for advice. “The article [in the Australian Women’s Weekly] demonstrated how beautiful, loving and gentle these animals are and how they needed to be protected and saved,” Ms Thopson told News Of The Area.

“It is not the deer’s fault that they were introduced to Australia as game animals back in the 19th Century, and then people decided to breed them.” The article explained at this time of the year, it is their breeding season, and therefore there is an increased presence of young fawns. “The Port Stephens Council call them pests, but I, and others, feel that they should be allowed to live, along with the kangaroos, koalas, foxes, possums, turtles, and echidna’s [sic] that also make their way to the roadside edge in this area. “I don’t believe that the

council would start to shoot the kangaroos that graze at the edge of the road in the night, the only difference being that they are classed as native, and the deers are introduced.” “The deers [sic] are majestic animals, not vicious, but loving and the cull should be stopped before it starts.” A petition is being circulated on change.org and at the time of writing, currently sits at 309 signatures. The petition is available at https://www.change.org/p/ port-stephens-council-stopthe-deer-cull-in-raymondterrace.

drugs such as Flunitrazepam (Rohypnol), as well as illegal drugs such as gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB), a steroid alternative for bodybuilders. “Rohypnol is prescribed for insomnia in Australia, and in response to its misuse as a date rape drug, the pharmaceutical company Roche recently changed its formulation. “Its availability and tablet strength have been reduced, and it now releases a bright blue dye in liquid, with the aim of making it more difficult for potential date rape offenders to abuse. “However, generic versions of the drug which do not contain blue dye are still available. “Research in the United States points to a range of date rape drugs, and there

is evidence to suggest other drugs besides Rohypnol and GHB are used in Australia to facilitate sexual assault.” However the trend which has seen women injected with a very fine needle is just one more reason for women to take additional care when on a night out. “Date rape drugs commonly result in a loss of consciousness and memory, so victims often do not report the crime. “For this reason, investigation and prosecution of drug facilitated sexual assault cases is difficult as identification of suspects and details of the attack are difficult to establish.” If you believe that you have been a victim of a needle spike or date rape drug you should contact the Police.

Needle Spike Attacks By Marian SAMPSON

AN alarming new trend has hit the Hunter with women reporting that they have been injected with a drug while out at bars – the practice is called needle spiking. Needle spiking has been prevalent overseas for some time, however there have been several recent reports in the Hunter. The Australian Institute of Criminology states, “Drugs have been used to facilitate sexual assault in Australia and abroad. “Offenders sometimes covertly spike their victim’s drink in order to incapacitate them, typically at a party or a bar. “Drugs misused in this way include prescription

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Bleed4Blue Campaign launches By Tara CAMPBELL

THE NSW Police Force are rolling up their sleeves for 2021’s ‘Bleed4Blue’ blood drive. ‘Bleed4Blue’ is an annual, three-month law enforcementfocused blood drive that was launched in 2018 following the stabbing of Detective Sergeant John Breda at Maroubra on Australia Day 2018. Now in its fourth year, NSWPF has launched Operation ‘Bleed4Blue’ with employees, family, friends and the community encouraged to visit a Lifeblood donor centre across the state to donate lifesaving blood products. In addition to the summer drive, NSWPF will be attempting to break the record for the number of donations in a single day. The highest donation total

recorded by a Lifeblood Team in a single day in Australia is 230 successful donations. Lifeblood Centres have thrown their support behind the challenge, turning their centres blue, wearing blue clothes, and even serving blue refreshments to donors. Saving lives is part of the job for officers, explains Assistant Commissioner Steve Hegarty who helped launch today’s challenge and is urging police to take part. “We take our police operations very seriously, and this blood drive is no different,” said Assistant Commissioner Hegarty. “As first responders, police know all too well how important blood donations are for people who have been injured as a result of crime, crashes or accidents. “If we can come together

q Assistant Commissioner Steve Hegarty and Senior Constable L Lindsay participated in the drive. Photo: NSW Police.

to donate life-saving blood products, we can help to save many more lives.” The Bleed4Blue drive is run in partnership with Australian Red Cross Lifeblood and was established after Det

Sgt John Breda lost almost twelve litres of blood when he was stabbed during a police operation. The medical team used more than 100 bags of blood to keep him alive, including 48 bags in one six-hour surgery. Each week, Lifeblood requires 31,000 donations to meet demand which is at a ten-year-high.

www.newsofthearea.com.au Hospitals are reporting increased presentations in emergency, obstetrics, and surgery. December is a busy time and elective surgeries are being rescheduled postlockdown, so blood drives provide life-saving donations. “The need for blood never takes a break and donated blood will be needed every day between now and New Year’s Eve to help treat many sick and seriously ill Australians,” said Carley Byrnes, Lifeblood. “With hospital demand for blood the highest it’s been in nearly a decade, December is the time for all of us to do what police do so well – roll up our sleeves and lend an arm when it’s most needed.” During the 2020 campaign, a total of 4,419 donations were made across the country, with the NSW Police Force making 1,126 donations, helping to save up to 3,378 lives. The ‘Bleed4Blue’ campaign will run from Wednesday 1 December until the end of February 2022 and challenges police from across Australia to take part to see which state or territory can donate the most blood. Since its inception, the Bleed4Blue campaign has generated more than 15,093 blood donations and helped save over 45,000 lives.

Car seized following Blockade Australia protests By Tara CAMPBELL

ON Monday 6 December 2021, the NSW police confirmed that they have taken and intend to auction the car and personal property of Sasha, a 26-yearold climate activist. Sasha was arrested and sentenced on suspicion of being involved in Blockade Australia’s mobilisation against the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle. Sasha was arrested on Wednesday 17 November driving in the Hunter Wetlands National Park. Her matter has already been finalised in court where she received a twelve month non-association order with

q Blockade Australia members continue to protest outside of Newcastle City Court. Photo: Blockade Australia.

He's On His Way! WELL girls and boys, Santa is packing his sacks with lots of lollies for the good boys and girls of Tilligerry and will be coming down a street near you on Saturday 18 December. There are a few changes this year and he will not be visiting some streets so you might have to walk up to the corner to get the lollies. You can check Santa's route by clicking on the Tilligerry RFS facebook page. Look at the map of the streets he will be coming down.

He can even be tracked on the site that day so you will know exactly where he is. Santa's lolly run goes back as far as most people can remember. Indeed, if your parents grew up here they will tell you of what happened in 'the good old days'. The fire brigade even put on a huge bonfire and fireworks display as well as visiting the school and letting the boys and girls play firies. One day they even let the

q Santa and a friend from the RFS.

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her partner, a 24-month Community Corrections Order, two convictions and thousands of dollars in fines. Sasha, who has been travelling and mostly living out of her car, had most of her possessions seized two weeks ago. The police are desperate to intimidate and suppress necessary action and are intent on taking everything that they can get their hands on, to wring us dry,” Sasha said. “This demonstration of intimidation and repression against a young activist highlights the deeply political q Santa's RFS friends.

nature of the police and courts,” a spokesperson for Blockade Australia said. “They (police) exist to serve the interests of the select few who are set on digging up the Earth until there’s nothing left.” “Australia has always used repression tactics for control - against First Nations people, and poor and marginalised people, who formed its original prison colony. “We know that a car is trivial in comparison to the lives Australia steals constantly. "Australia will, like always,

children blow up some trees in the playground. True! The Bowling Club (now Club Lemon Tree) has always paid for the lollies. Remember, don't run across the road or behind the truck, just stay on the footpath and Santa won't forget you. Ho! Ho! Ho!

Santa comes to Port Stephens By Tara CAMPBELL

SANTA will be making an appearance at a number of areas in Port Stephens, thanks to the local fire brigades. Raymond Terrace The lollies are packed, Santa is booked in, and Raymond Terrace Fire and Rescue are ready to go from 8:30AM next Sunday 19 December. As with last year the brigade will be travelling with fire trucks, with Santa on his Harley Davidson motorcycle throwing lollies to children throughout the streets of Raymond Terrace and

Heatherbrae. Estimated times for each part of the area are included via the brigade’s Facebook page and there will be a live tracker on the day. Williamtown/ Salt Ash On Saturday 18 December Santa will be borrowing the fire trucks from Williamtown/ Salt Ash Rural Fire Brigade for his annual Santa run around our area. He will be waving, handing out lollies and wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. The brigade will be putting up a Facebook page regarding Santa’s route and some meeting points for residents who live

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along Lemon Tree Passage Rd and Nelson Bay Rd. Santa cannot stop on Lemon Tree Passage Rd or Nelson Bay Rd in the fire trucks as it is unsafe to do so. Soldiers Point/ Salamander Bay Santa has been spotted in the office of Soldiers Point Rural Fire Brigade planning his trip around Soldiers Point/ Salamander Bay for this year’s Santa Run. On 24 December 2021 from 3pm Santa will be making his way around the area, with a live tracking system for all to see his location. Tilligerry

use whatever it can to protect itself,” they said. The representative told News Of The Area that these actions are nothing compared to what possible consequences of inaction on the matter. “For the rest of us, everything is at stake. “Seizing a car, banning people from associating with their friends and families, sentencing someone to a year in prison; these repression tactics pale in comparison to the consequences of inaction,” Blockade Australia’s spokesperson said.

Santa will be visiting Tilligerry from 9am on 18 December with routes set out on the NSW RFS – Tilligerry Brigade Facebook Page. There will also be a live tracker via the page on the Saturday morning to follow Santa’s location Fingal Bay The Fingal Bay Rural Fire Brigade have confirmed that Santa will be making an appearance around the community from 2:30pm on 24 December 2021. This year the Brigade will have a tracking system via their Facebook page which will allow you to track Santa on the truck.

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ASK THE Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN National

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RENTING WITH PETS

“I’ll be moving in the new year and looking to rent while I search for a home to buy. I have a dog. Will this be a problem?” FIRSTLY, welcome to our beautiful region! It’s a great place to call home. There’s not a blanket ‘no’ to renting with pets. You will be fully responsible for all aspects of your dog’s behaviour. All tenants are vetted stringently and once that process is complete, the Property Manager provides feedback to the landlord and a decision made. I suggest providing a few photos of you with your dog to show its size, breed and that it’s a well-cared for, much-loved family member. There may be a ‘pet bond’ in the Tenancy Agreement to cover any damage, or you may wish to offer a pet pond as a show of faith and confidence in your dog. A clause regarding a flea treatment and carpet shampoo upon vacating will possibly be added to the lease. As with regular rental bonds a pet bond is returned to the tenant once they have vacated, and the property inspected by the Property Manager. R&R Property has many tenants with pets, and we work closely with landlords and tenants to ensure everyone is happy. Chat with one of our qualified & experienced Property Managers about rental properties in our area. We’re here to help. Denise

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READING: "For unto us a child is born, to us a Son is given and the government will be on His shoulders. And His Name will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government there will be no end." Isaiah 9: 6 & 7a

Community consultation with Bannisters DEAR News Of The Area,

I WATCHED firsthand Leah Anderson (although not sworn in as our no.1 East Ward Councillor) stand with the community last week using her business negotiations and love of the environment. This gives me confidence our community will have its say! Leah is negotiating a community consultation with Bannisters as requested, with the time and date to be announced. It seems the 2011 approved development that includes 94 permanent residents at Bannisters is set in stone and without a design and community consultation understandably the locals feel left out. Like the Anna Bay helicopter DA rearing its head whilst we prepare for Christmas, this DA seems sneaky! Did we not learn anything through Covid lockdown? Please, let’s pause for a moment to reflect on what’s needed? I’m concerned the entire Peninsula will slowly vanish.

When I say vanish, I mean vanish from the true reason we live here, the true reason the tourism industry flourishes here. Our current slogan is “incredible by nature”, much better than “where the bloody hell are you?”, but let’s not let it slide into “what was, is now gone”. The building currently stands at seven storeys, according to the GM, and is only expected to increase by 60cm. Not everyone at this community meeting was concerned about the height but concerned about the ever-increasing number of cars on the only road in and out of Soldiers Point Road and the loss of native habit and community space. This 120-million-dollar investment by the developer/owner is difficult to visualise if you know the current building, it’s not a solid block. The GM is prepared to share and discuss with the community what’s going on and understands fully the importance of working with the locals. Regards, Kelly HAMMOND.

Locals gathering to discuss the Bannisters DA.

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Seawall Collapse DEAR News Of The Area,

I WRITE regarding the deterioration and now collapse of a timber seawall at Kangaroo Point, 111 Soldiers Point Rd. The Port Stephens Council q

were notified of the impending problem in April 2021 and again a few weeks ago, but they chose to do nothing. Now the collapsed wall is a public danger to the many people who use the path from beach to grassed area.

Photos taken of the timber seawall on Sunday.

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Furthermore two significant native trees, which stabilise the foreshore are now under threat of undermining by sea erosion. The existing wall was perfectly adequate for 35 years and only needed a few upright logs to be replaced. Unfortunately these q

have now broken and the whole wall has collapsed and large broken logs with sharp nails were floating around the rocks obviously a hazard to boats. Thankfully one of the elderly local residents was able to pull most of the timber out of the water. A few of us have rigged

Photos taken of the timber seawall on Sunday.

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AUSTRALIA is about to embark on a national plan to cater to the needs of those with disabilities. The NSW Government has welcomed the release of the Australian Disability Strategy 2021-2031, announced in conjunction with the International Day for People with Disability. Minister for Families, Communities and Disability Services Alister Henskens said, “The disability community has seen significant change in the past decade, and it is appropriate that governments continue to update their frameworks for creating more inclusive and accessible communities,” Mr Henskens said. “Importantly, both the national strategy and the NSW plan focus on supporting all people with disability, recognising that not every person with disability will access support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).” Australia’s Disability Strategy outlines seven areas for action, including: employment and financial security; inclusive homes and communities; safety, rights and justice; personal and community support; education and learning; health and wellbeing; and community attitudes. The release coincides with the International Day of People with Disability, which is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the achievements and contributions of more than 1.3 million people with disability in NSW. “NSW leads the nation when it comes to supporting people with disability – we were the first state to implement a Disability Inclusion Plan and have been at the forefront of rolling out of the NDIS,” Mr Henskens said. “We will continue working hard to improve services and support for people with disability to help increase their social and economic participation across the State.” The Physical Disability Council of NSW said the Strategy sets an ambitious agenda of priorities but does not answer recent calls to address high rates of poverty experienced by people with disabilities and those who care for them, who rely on income support. CEO of the Physical Disability Council, Ms Serena Ovens said, ‘The new Australia’s Disability Strategy appears to be a step forwards in meeting Australia’s commitments under the UNCRPD by increasing the accountability of the broader community in realizing the rights of our members. “While there is much that is positive about the Strategy, it has a clear agenda on supporting those who can study and work. “It is important that the Strategy champions the rights of all people with disability, irrespective of who they are or what they can or cannot do. “We look forward to working with the NSW government to ensure set targets are monitored and outcomes achieved.”

up a temporary fix to try to minimize any further erosion and to protect the trees. Council has sent photos and requests but still no action and no one even seems to be able to tell us when or who will come and fix it or even just look at the site. Perhaps someone needs

to seriously injure themselves and then take legal action against the Council for negligent upkeep of Council property in order for them to take action? Regards, Jane PAPE.

q The timber seawall after the local residents’ patch up job on Monday.

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Vouchers For Kids By Marian SAMPSON

PARENTS are being urged to take advantage of the state’s popular Active Kids program, with tens of millions of dollars worth of vouchers still to be redeemed this year due to the COVID lockdown. And in a December double, Premier Dominic Perrottet also encouraged NSW families to dive into the new First Lap learn to swim program. “Now that sport is back up and running, we’re keen to remind parents to use these excellent NSW Government cost-saving measures so kids can get back to playing sport and learning to swim without breaking the family budget,” Mr Perrottet said. “With COVID restrictions stopping sport for several months, around 430,000 children are yet to use their Active Kids vouchers this year, meaning there is around $86 million worth of vouchers still up for grabs.” Every school-enrolled child in NSW is eligible for two

$100 Active Kids vouchers per year towards the cost of sport and active recreation fees. Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello said the $100 First Lap learn to swim voucher and Active Kids program are among dozens of NSW Government savings to help to ease cost of living pressures for households. “Every cent counts when it comes to balancing the family budget and claiming the First Lap voucher is now at your fingertips and available via the Service NSW app,” Mr q

By Trevor DAVIES THOSE who have stuck with the reports provided by local Bowlers in these types of stories would be familiar with the term “The Bowling Year”. It pretty much resets each January and rolls (pun intended) through, with the same events, in the same order, in much the same months, each and every year. Turns out that 2022 will be quite unique. “What with 18 months of COVID-19, the calendar this coming year will be one out of the box with different events, all over the place,” Karuah Bowls Club President Jim Healey said December 2021 saw Karuah bowlers compete in the last Club Championship event of the year, a gripping final in the mixed pairs. Pam Cembala and Peter Joass got away to a strong start in hot and muggy conditions on a slow green.

q Members of the Nelson Bay Hockey Club representing the region in the Hunter Representative Team.

Nippers learn swimming skills for beach conditions. Photo: Marian Sampson.

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Dominello said. Minister for Sport Natalie Ward said the First Lap program, which provides an annual $100 voucher per child, has been expanded to include not just pre-school children but also those in kindergarten in 2021 and 2022. “With summer officially starting today, there’s no better time to dive into the First Lap program and make sure your child learns vital safety skills,” Mrs Ward said. For more details or to download a voucher, visit the Service NSW website.

Dave Austin and Kim Post came back in the mid ends but Pam and Pete kicked away again in the 18th and 19th ends, ending up with a solid win. Both teams had some solid wins in the lead up games and with the stop start nature of the comp, it was a good one to win.

A good crowd stayed and watched the game after the Thursday gala in the pleasant and aircon cooled area behind the glass in the bar, with both winners and runners up being widely applauded by all on their return to the bar. 2022 will see for the first time Triples, Minor Singles and (again) Mixed Pairs Championships, kicking off ‘early’ in the new year (the

q Runners up, Dave Austin and Kim Post with the new 2021 Mixed Pairs Champions Pam Cembala and Peter Joass.

least shall be the first). Pennants will be played much later from mid August, and the usually early 4’s and both Minor and Major Singles Championships played at a much later stage in the year, as directed by District Authorities. “All we can do is play the competition games when they tell us to and just concentrate on enjoying our bowls,” Karuah’s Game Secretary, Stephen Gilchrist said. As a result of the topsyturvy calendar, social Galas organised by the Men’s Club at Karuah will recommence in January on Thursday 6 with names of members and visitors in by 09:30 am and cards called at 10:00 am. Those who are looking for a new year light but energetic workout, social stimulation, fresh air and sunlight should come down to the Karuah RSL to give bowling a try. “A fun morning, new friendships and perhaps a cool drink afterwards are on offer to new or experienced bowlers alike,” Club Secretary Greg Mungoven said.

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scheduled in early 2022; and iii. to enable the Club to host two of the ten largest clubs in NSW state or national competitions – the to have only two courts. inaugural Christmas Bush Bash GC The justification for increasing doubles tournament was planned for the number of courts was to deliver November but, again due to COVID, the following outcomes: will now be scheduled in November i. to reduce, or even eliminate, 2022. the need for half-courts for the Club’s Kate Washington unveiled a regular social games – the Club commemorative plaque before has not played on halfmembers and guests courts since the new enjoyed a morning tea. courts became playable; For further ii. to enable the Club information about to actively pursue an the Club, visit increase in membership n e l s o n b ayc ro q u e t . numbers – a “Come-andorg.au or e-mail Try” Day was planned nelsonbaycroquet@ q Kate Washington addressing for October but, but due gmail.com the second ceremony. to COVID, will now be

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Sunday 5 December: 27 Holes Mixed Foursomes: Nett: Winners: Margot and Stuart Phegan 110.5, Susan and David Hogan 113. Gross: Winners: Robyn Kennett and Will Semmens 131, Barbara Frost and Lachlan Lawson 137. Monday 6 December: Vets Ambrose Winners: Robert Wasilewicz Z 28, Neil Edwards 28, Peter Kent 28, Michael King 28; Division 2: David Flatt 29, Nigel Eves 29, John Bell 29, Don Jones 29; Tuesday 7 December: Womens Stableford: Joan Frost (25) 31, Janelle Tolhurst (25) 31, Kath Allen (22) 30; Mens Stableford: Martyn Gilling (22) 25, Petro Tykhovod (8) 25;

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THE last of this year's Men's Championships was played at Soldiers Point Bowling Club last week. After defeating Dave Tennant and Pete Smith in the Semi-finals of the Consistency Singles, Roy Sutherland and Daniel Collaros played in the Final in a very high standard of bowls. In this competition, the four closest bowls to the jack are awarded points. On several occasions in this match, all eight bowls by the two players were within

one metre of the jack such was the standard of play. Roy took an early lead and, despite being pressed by Daniel, sustained the lead winning by 156 points to 124. Congratulations go to Roy Sutherland for winning the last Men's Championship in this Covid year in which competitive bowls has been severely restricted. New bowlers are welcome at Soldiers Point Bowling Club where they can receive free coaching in this challenging sport! Contact Terry Antram, Bowls Director on 49827173.

q Finalists Daniel and Roy.

Nelson Bay Golf Club Wednesday 8 December: Mens Stableford C1: A Grade: Jim Ball (11) 40, Steven Parrott (13) 37; B Grade: Rod Mahor 920) 39, Rodney John Cox (16) 37; C Grade: Steve Ryan (26) 38, Mick Henneberger (26) 36; Mens Stableford C2: A Grade: Leonard Woods (15) 42, Graham Kerslake (12) 41; B Grade: Richard Goodall (20) 38, Bob Scott (17) 37; C Grade: Nigel Waters (33) 37, Keith Woodley (24) 35; Thursday 9 December: Mens Vets Stableford: Winner: Bob Jackson 18, Runners Up: Rob Scheibel 18. Ladies Stableford: Division 1: Barbara Frost (18) 38, Joan Frost (25) 34; Division 2: Lesley Filmer (25) 32, Friday 10 December:

Ladies Stableford: Division 1: Diana Johnson (19) 37, Robyn Kennett (11) 32; B Grade: Roz Manley (31) 33, Robyn Hemberg (37) c/b 31 Mens Stableford: A Grade: Phil Cavanagh-Downs (15) 37, Robert Castle (14) c/b 36; B Grade: Ron Barnes (18) 37, Mikeal Christiansen (16) 36; C Grade: Robert Johnson (28) 39, Don Jones (33) 38. Saturday 11 December: Mens Par C1 A Grade: Leonard Woods (15) +4, Kyle McElwain (15) +2; B Grade: John Fitzgerald (20) +4, Peter Rigby (17) c/b +3; C Grade: Chris Hani (26) +3, David Davis (30) +2; Mens Par C2: A Grade Michael Abercrombie(8) +3, Peter Gibson (6) +1; B Grade Stephen Rigby (16) +3, David Rann (16) c/b +1; Grade C David Hurley (30) C/B 0, Ron Gabb (30) 0.

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THE formal opening of Nelson Bay Croquet Club’s new courts on 3 December 2021 seemed strange as the Club has been playing on them for over 18 months – yet another COVID impact on the Club’s operations. The development of the two new courts was made possible by financial contributions and grants from the NSW State Government, Port Stephens Council and Tomaree Sports Council, plus a significant contribution from the Club itself. It was, then, fitting that Kate Washington MP, State Member for Port Stephens, was available to officially open the courts, in the presence of Councillor Glen Dunkley, representing the Mayor Ryan Palmer, Bruce Scott, President of Tomaree Sports Council, and Councillor John Nell. With around 100 members, the Club is the 5 th largest croquet club in NSW by playing numbers but, until the development of the new courts, was one of only

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