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Flying fox lantern puts Raymond Terrace colony in the spotlight By Althea GUINSBERG RAYMOND Terrace’s flying foxes are getting their moment in the spotlight, with a giant lantern being created for this year’s Illuminate Raymond Terrace. The lantern took shape at Marketplace Shopping Centre during a four-day community workshop from 11 to 14 September, where locals could drop in and lend a hand. It then made its way to Boomerang Park for Illuminate Raymond Terrace on Saturday 19 September. The flying fox wasn't a random choice. Local students were asked to create lanterns around what they loved about Raymond Terrace, and flying foxes kept appearing in their designs. Local schools have been a big part of this year's event. “Students were encouraged to create lanterns inspired by what they love about Raymond Terrace, with flying foxes emerging as a common theme across their designs,” a Port Stephens Council spokesperson said

“As a nocturnal animal, the flying fox is also a natural fit for Illuminate, which is a night-time event centred on light and creativity.” Ikara Celebratory Events Artistic Director Phillip Relf is behind the design of the giant lantern and is working with locals to bring it to life. Mr Relf said the flying fox came up repeatedly in community consultations. “They were trying to find some sort of image which reflected the local area, and the flying fox kept coming up,” he said. Raymond Terrace locals know them well; the town has been home to a flying fox camp for more than a decade, with grey-headed flying foxes among them. Flying foxes travel at night looking for food. Along the way help pollinate native plants and spread seeds. Grey-headed flying foxes are listed as a threatened species. Mr Relf understands there are mixed feelings about them. “They are noisy, and they can be smelly, but they’re vitally important to our natural forests,” he said.

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q Artistic Director Phillip Relf at the beginning of the lantern build, holding up what will become the wing of the flying fox. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

q Phillip Relf standing next to the bamboo skeleton of the lantern. Photo: Althea Guinsberg. “Anything which brings bats into public attention and makes us think and care about them can only be a good thing.” For Mr Relf, the best part is that the finished lantern is a community collaboration. It will join the students' lanterns at Illuminate, turning a familiar Raymond Terrace resident into something locals have helped create.

q Angie Darr and Deirdre Ray, who had been helping to build the lantern. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

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Community returns to One Mile Headland By Althea GUINSBERG ONE Mile Headland will again be the focus of a community effort to remove invasive weeds and restore native bushland later this month. Friends of Tomaree National Park will hold its next community regeneration morning on Saturday 26 September, building on work already done around the headland. Friends of Tomaree National Park Coordinator Sue Olsson said the difference was starting to show. “The area is being transformed,” Ms Olsson said. “By clearing out dense walls of bitou bush and lantana, we are providing vistas into the bush and out to sea. “Best of all, we are starting to see the very first signs of natural bush regeneration.” The group has been working through areas of bitou bush and lantana around One Mile Headland, with the first signs of native plants returning in some of the cleared sections. This time the plan is to work further east along the Tomaree Coastal Walk from One Mile Beach, hopefully

reaching the first track junction. It has been 12 months since the last community event, so volunteers will also return to previously cleared areas to remove new seedlings and regrowth. “We are winning the battle against the seed bank, but consistency is key,” Ms Olsson said. There is a slightly different side to the day too, with members of the climbing community getting involved. The Australian Climbing Association NSW and Pulse Climbing are supporting the event, with experienced climbers working on some of the harder-to-reach areas around the rocks. Other volunteers will work down from the track, continuing the approach used last year when the two groups eventually met in the middle. For those who have never tried bush regeneration before, Ms Olsson said no experience or knowledge of plants was needed, just a desire to improve our environment. “Come along! We are a welcoming, friendly group,” she said. The Coastal Forest

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AFTER more than two years of construction, $2.24 billion in funding and 1.6 million cubic meters of earth removed, the M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace has finally been opened more than a year ahead of schedule. Last month, locals got to walk on foot on a section of the newly completed road, but the time of its opening was still uncertain. After the official ribbon cutting on 9 September, traffic began rolling in the northbound lanes in the morning of Thursday 10 September, with the entire extension fully accessible by drivers on Friday 11 September. The new roadway includes 15 kilometres of dual carriageway in each direction, accessible from new interchanges at Black Hill, Tarro, Tomago and Raymond Terrace, and will remove up to 25,000 vehicles per day from existing roads. Motorists can expect to save around 10 minutes of travel time during peak periods, bypassing five traffic lights and the Hexham

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At Medowie Christian School, hundreds of fathers, grandfathers and father figures gathered for bacon and egg rolls, conversation and some friendly competition. Staff traded the classroom for the barbecue, while families enjoyed lawn games, UNO cards, handball competitions, and board games. Student Cassidy said the simple experience of sharing breakfast was a highlight. “My favourite thing about Father’s Day breakfast was sitting down and eating the food the teachers made with my dad! I liked relaxing with him in the morning!” For Teix, having Dad at school meant sharing a little of everyday classroom life. “I was so excited to show my dad the writing we had been doing in class, but my most favourite thing about having dad come to school in the morning was playing board games with him and my friends. It was a lot of fun!” The celebrations also prompted students to reflect on what their fathers and father figures mean to them. “What I love about my Dad?” one wrote.

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“I love everything about my Dad, but my favourite things about him are that I love how he is funny and always knows how I am feeling.” For father Jason, being invited into the school helped build connections beyond individual families. “It means a lot to me for Medowie Christian School to open its gates and host us for Father’s Day,” he said. “It really brings the community together. I love to bring my own board games and play with the other fathers and children at the Father’s Day breakfast.”

Principal Daniel Weeks said bringing fathers into the school created an important opportunity for connection. “It is such a privilege to be a dad, to invest in your children and to share time with them,” he said. “But we don’t always get the opportunity to be with our children at school. This event is really special.” Across local schools, the opportunity to share breakfast, play a game or simply sit alongside a child offered a reminder that sometimes showing up is what children remember most.

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Local students prepare to light up Raymond Terrace By Nico LOMBARDO AS the upcoming Illuminate Raymond Terrace event prepares to light up Boomerang Park on 19 September, local schools are working hard to craft some of the lanterns that will bring the city to life. Irrawang Public School, Raymond Terrace Public School, St Brigid’s Primary School, Grahamstown Public School and Alesco Secondary College are currently running lantern-making workshops for students. Sophie Winley and Olivia Niland, students from St Brigid’s Primary School, told News of the Area about their experience at the workshop.

“Each person was provided with a wooden square board with four holes in the corners, four wooden sticks, an A4 sheet of paper and a small wooden block to assist with hammering the sticks into place,” they explained. “Once the wooden structure was assembled, the paper was carefully folded into a cube shape. “Students then decorated their lanterns using stencils and markers, creating their own individual designs. “Once the decorating was complete, the paper cube was carefully attached to the wooden structure to form the finished lantern. On the night there will be lights placed inside the lanterns.“ Sophie and Olivia shared how, during the activity, everyone was cooperative, helpful and respectful, and that everyone was very proud of their creations.

q Students from St Brigid’s Primary School showing their lantern designs. Photo: St Brigid’s Primary School. Similarly, Sarah Rudolph, Principal at Irrawang Public School, shared her thoughts on the importance of the event. “The workshops provided a great opportunity for students to express their creativity while also thinking about their connection to Raymond Terrace and what they value about their local community,” Ms Rudolph said. “Experiences like this are a great way of taking learning beyond the classroom. Students develop creativity, collaboration and

problem-solving skills, but they also learn that they can actively contribute to the community they are part of.” Alongside the lantern display, the Irrawang Public School Student Leadership Team and P&C will be hosting a stall to raise funds for the school. Students from all schools are also expected to be involved during the night, with many different activities for everyone to enjoy and connect over.

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Three Port Stephens roads to receive $2.4 million in Black Spot upgrades FROM Page 1 Crash records played a major part in deciding where the money would go, the council’s Assets Section Manager, John Maretich said. “The locations were identified by analysing historical crash records and data-driven crash clusters over five years in partnership with Transport for NSW,” he said. “These specific sites were targeted

because they meet the eligibility criteria regarding serious and fatal crash histories, ensuring funding goes exactly where it is needed most to protect lives.” Frost Road at Anna Bay will receive $689,800 for upgrades between Nelson Bay Road and Gan Gan Road. Work will include widening the road shoulders, relocating power poles, installing safety barriers, and improving sight distances around driveways. Newline Road at East Seaham will receive the biggest share, with $995,000 going towards

improvements along a 2.9km section. The work will include wider shoulders, roadside barriers and audio-tactile line marking, also known as rumble strips. Another $715,150 will be spent on Lemon Tree Passage Road at Salt Ash, between Rookes Road North and Rookes Road South. Shoulder widening and a flexible safety barrier will be among the improvements. The work would introduce proven safety measures to help protect road users. “The upgrades will introduce effective, proven infrastructure treatments to protect

local road users, including road shoulder widening, flexible safety barriers, and audiotactile line marking,” Mr Maretich said. The three projects are now moving into the detailed design stage, with the council hoping to make the most of the work while crews are eventually on site. “Council is working proactively to progress the detailed design phases this financial year and will continue to investigate additional external grants to maximise the benefits for local motorists while crews are on-site,” Mr Maretich added.

q Intersection of Gan Gan Road and Frost Road. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

Know your trees and help protect local koalas By Althea GUINSBERG

PORT Stephens locals are being encouraged to take a closer look at the trees growing around their homes, with a new free guide making it easier to know which ones are important to koalas. Port Stephens Council has released a Koala Tree Guide, which uses photos and simple diagrams to help people identify the trees koalas use for food, shelter and moving through their habitat. The guide was developed with the NSW Government and neighbouring councils, but for the Port Stephens Koala Hospital the message is very local – knowing what is growing in your own backyard can make a difference. Port Stephens Koala Hospital Education Coordinator Sharon Egan says the right trees in the right places are incredibly important. “Particular native trees provide the food koalas rely on, while other trees and vegetation give them somewhere to rest, shelter and move safely through the landscape,” Ms Egan said. And just because you have never spotted a koala in a tree does not

mean it isn't important. The hospital would like to see locals become ‘koala tree detectives’, learning to recognise the trees around their homes before deciding

what to remove or plant. Some important koala food trees found around Port Stephens include Swamp Mahogany, Forest Red Gum and Parramatta Red Gum,

along with Broad-leaved Paperbark, Grey Gums, Spotted Gum and Tallowwood. One key message to residents is “look before you remove”.

q Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson and Port Stephens Koala Hospital General Manager Karen Varker with the new Koala Tree Guide. Photo: Port Stephens Council.

“Before removing a mature tree, find out whether it is an important koala food or habitat tree,” Ms Egan said. Selecting the right leaves is something Port Stephens Koala Hospital volunteers do well. Three times a week, the leafing team and volunteers head out to harvest fresh leaves for their patients. More volunteers are needed to help with leaf collection, and people can also find out about training to become a volunteer koala carer. Anyone interested can find out more at portstephenskoalas.com. au/volunteer. The guide gives residents another way to help protect the area's koala population, Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson said “True wildlife conservation starts in our own backyards,” she said. The Koala Tree Guide is available as a free digital download at pscouncil.info/koala-tree-guide, with printed copies available from the Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary and Council's Administration Building during September.

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Sunsets Like No Other

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• Absolute waterfront position with spectacular west-facing sunset views. • Generous landholding extending to the high tide mark. • Private beach frontage offering direct access to the water. • New flooring, renovated main bathroom. • Four spacious bedrooms all featuring built-in robes throughout. • Three well-appointed bathrooms including two convenient ensuites. • Brand-new kitchen designed to maximise stunning water views. • Multiple living areas across both levels for family flexibility. • High ceilings and new flooring create bright open interiors. • Expansive balcony, BBQ area and waterfront access for entertaining. Open Home Saturday 19/9 10.30am to 11.00am

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• 5 bedroom home with sparkling in ground pool.

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Immaculate Mantra Apartment with Water Views 81/1a Tomaree Street, Nelson Bay 2 Bed 2 Bath 1 Car Price - $630,000 to $660,000

UNIT 81 in the Mantra Nelson Bay has it all. Being sold fully furnished with brand-new furniture, this immaculate two-bedroom, twobathroom apartment presents the perfect opportunity for investors, holidaymakers or those seeking a coastal lifestyle. Recently updated, the unit features a stylish new kitchen with quality appliances, new benchtops and standout tiling, complemented by timber flooring through the living area and splitsystem air conditioning. The open plan living flows seamlessly to a sunlit northfacing balcony where you can enjoy water and town views. Both bedrooms are generously sized with built-in robes, while the main bedroom includes its

own ensuite. Additional features include secure undercover parking and extra storage. Perfectly positioned in the heart of Nelson Bay, you are within walking distance to cafés, restaurants, the Nelson Bay Marina, shops and public transport. Enjoy easy access to the area’s famous whale and dolphin cruises, many offering unforgettable dining experiences. The Mantra Resort is a wellmanaged complex complete with a swimming pool and lift access. Offering strong and consistent rental returns, the apartment is currently used as a holiday rental. However, it also provides the flexibility for permanent living. Centrally located, the property would suit savvy investors, those searching for the ideal holiday home, or buyers looking for something truly special. Call Nelson Bay Real Estate today on 02 4981 2655

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slide here, it’s a safe bet that we will continue to decline in a similar way to Canada and New Zealand, as our housing supply remains dismal, the cost of building is being dragged higher due to inflation, our governments don’t seem to be able to stem the immigration flow, and interest rates are moving higher as

our nation continues to increase its borrowing. We don’t seem to have the political will or motivation to address these issues. And, knowing these things, buyers have decided to fold their arms and wait for price reductions before they purchase.

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Bringing events to Raymond Terrace

Mayor Leah Anderson, Port Stephens.

MOVIING into a house with two mates is idyllic at first. Every day feels like a holiday. Hanging out on the lounge watching rugby together. Cooking up big batches of spaghetti bolognese. Drinking game nights that end at 3am without parents complaining. No one to nag about the towels on the bathroom floor or the pile of shoes at the front door. Pure freedom. By about week three, reality kicks in with niggling irritations, like the housemate who puts his clothes in the washing machine, but neglects to hang them out. Tidy James suddenly develops an aversion to unpacking the dishwasher, even though he is the first to wake up, meaning the sink is always bulging with dirty dishes.

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By Leah ANDERSON Port Stephens Council

THERE’S a great energy building around Raymond Terrace. Over the next few weeks, our town will be in the spotlight with two massive events that will bring the community together. First up is Illuminate this Saturday, 19 September, at Boomerang Park from 4pm to 8pm. It’s going to be a fantastic evening filled with live music, fire twirlers, food, stalls, and a fireworks display you don’t want to miss. What makes Illuminate special is the community effort behind it. Our local school kids have been busy making lanterns during school workshops, while local businesses and community organisations have worked alongside Council to bring the night to life. It’s a true celebration of Raymond Terrace, and I encourage everyone to come along. Just a few weeks later, Raymond Terrace will welcome thousands of visitors for the Koori Knockout, held at King Park from 2 to 5 October. The Koori Knockout is one of Australia's largest Aboriginal sporting and cultural gatherings, and we expect around 10,000 players, families and supporters from across New South Wales. We’ve been working closely with the Newcastle Yowies and local stakeholders to prepare King Park and ensure a welcoming experience for participants and visitors. It's a huge opportunity for us to step up as major sponsors, back our Aboriginal community, and show visitors from right across NSW what makes Raymond Terrace so special. Events like these are so important for our town centres. They bring foot traffic to our local shops, bring life to our parks, and give us all a chance to connect with a larger community. I’m excited to be part of the community spirit that shines here in Port Stephens and to highlight what a great place it is to live, work, visit, and invest. I look forward to seeing you there.

Soon, your son will discover what a bathroom looks like after three weeks with no one cleaning the tiles (or the toilet for that matter). Worse, one or more of the housemates will start relationships, so the share home of three becomes more like a share home of five and the fridge that was well stocked consists of a takeaway container of fried rice, three protein drinks, an empty tub of margarine and some sour milk. It is at this stage that your son will realise just how much you did for him and appreciate you, possibly for the first time. It may also be the first time that he looks at the gift you gave him. This is where my suggestion comes in. I think the very best present for a person moving into share accommodation is a 'My Housemates are Feral' survival kit. This should include cleaning basics including bleach, scrubbing brushes, window cleaner, dishwashing tablets and washing powder. If you are feeling generous, I would also add meal vouchers that entitle your son to 10 home-cooked meals that he can collect from his former home. As a finishing touch, include a roster so your son and his mates can divvy up the household chores. This will hopefully make things more streamlined and also negate any chance of your son moving back to his (now spotless) childhood home. Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Verse of the week By Lynne MILES Titus 2: 11-13 "For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. It teaches us to say 'NO' to ungodliness and worldly passions and to live selfcontrolled, upright and godly lives in this present age while we wait for the blessed HOPE - the glorious appearing of our great God and Saviour Jesus Christ."

Reality for Australian real estate values By John BLACKBOURN BECAUSE we are living in similar circumstances to the rest of the Western world, what is the reality for real estate values in our country? International news agency Reuters put together a report on real estate markets in Canada and New Zealand, which has become available in Australia this month. It caught my eye because I have just returned from five weeks on both coasts of Canada and I’ve visited NZ twice a year for fishing trips in the last 17 years. The state of their economies and the obvious value of housing, plus the incomes needed to purchase and maintain housing, is of interest to me, as it should be for every Australian - particularly as these countries are the closest ‘like economies’ to us. While Canada is larger and New Zealand is smaller, we all speak

English and have similar ethnic forebears. Even our currencies have similar values, so what is happening in both countries must closely resemble outcomes over here. Both Canada and NZ are undergoing reduced values for personal property, and both are seen to be ahead of Australia on where their economies are heading in the present economic cycle. We all remember that Auckland achieved a million-dollar sale price for a suburban home well before Sydney. And because it’s a much smaller country than Australia, its price movements can be seen as more dramatic. Canadian housing prices took an earlier hit to their values during COVID and, like NZ, have seen their prices in decline for the past four years. History of markets calls these economies ones that react faster than in Australia. But fear not, we follow our brother countries with each move. With housing prices on the

Growing food in space Stargazing

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By Dave RENEKE WHEN astronauts eventually set foot on the Moon for months at a time, or establish the first human settlement on Mars, they'll face a challenge that's just as important as rockets and spacesuits: growing fresh food. Taking enough supplies from Earth simply isn't practical for long missions, so future explorers will need thriving gardens millions of kilometres from home. That raises an intriguing question. What happens to seeds and plants after spending long periods in space? Scientists have been searching for the answer for decades. Experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have shown that many seeds survive

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spaceflight remarkably well. Once returned to Earth, most germinate normally. Living in orbit is far from ideal for plants. Microgravity, increased radiation and an unusual environment all influence the way they grow. On Earth, gravity tells roots to grow down and stems to grow up. In space that natural guide disappears. Roots can grow in unexpected directions, while water no longer drains through soil as it does at home. Instead, it clings to roots in tiny floating droplets, making it harder for plants to absorb oxygen. Researchers have had to invent clever watering systems that deliver just the right amount of moisture without drowning the roots. Radiation presents another challenge. Outside Earth's protective atmosphere, energetic particles constantly bombard spacecraft. Over long periods they can damage plant cells and even alter DNA. Most changes are harmless, but scientists carefully monitor seeds for mutations that could affect future harvests. Surprisingly, some plants become more resilient after

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exposure to stressful conditions, opening the door to developing tougher crop varieties. Scientists have also discovered that a plant's nutritional value can change in space. Studies of lettuce, radishes, dwarf wheat and leafy greens have shown small variations in vitamin C, antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. Sometimes the levels decrease slightly, while in other cases they actually increase as plants respond to environmental stress. Flavour and texture can also differ from Earth-grown produce. The good news is that carefully controlled lighting, nutrients and temperature can produce crops that are healthy, safe and enjoyable to eat. Growing food in space isn't only about nutrition. Fresh vegetables also provide psychological benefits. Caring for living plants gives astronauts a welcome connection to Earth, while the colour, smell and taste of fresh produce can lift morale during long missions in the isolation of space. The technology being developed is impressive. Instead of traditional soil, many experiments use hydroponics, where roots grow in nutrient-rich water, or aeroponics, where they are misted with nutrient solutions.

LED lights provide the perfect mix of colours for photosynthesis while using very little electricity. Computers constantly monitor moisture, temperature, nutrients and carbon dioxide to create the ideal growing conditions. These techniques will eventually be adapted for the Moon. Lunar greenhouses will probably sit inside pressurised habitats or beneath protective domes shielded from radiation and extreme temperatures. Processed lunar soil, known as regolith, may one day help anchor roots, while recycled water and astronaut waste will become valuable resources in a nearly closed farming system. Mars presents even greater challenges, but also exciting possibilities. Its day is only about 40 minutes longer than Earth's, making lighting schedules easier for crops. Scientists hope to use water ice buried beneath the Martian surface and carbon dioxide from the thin atmosphere to help sustain future greenhouses. Every successful experiment brings humanity one step closer to becoming an interplanetary species. Tiny seeds that begin their journey inside a spacecraft today could someday feed entire communities on distant worlds.

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Local pub the centre of Nelson Bay social life Stinker's Stories

By John 'Stinker' CLARKE THE Sea Breeze Hotel was licensed on 10 April, 1893. Its forerunner was the Bay View Hotel, which was operated as a guest house on Fly Point under a license held by Mr Walter Glover in 1891. Walter Glover was the first white child to tread on Nelson Bay beach, according to N E Haug. “He was picked out of the boat by his father and placed on the beach”, Haug wrote. Mr Glover found religion and moved his family a short distance away from the sinful pub precinct,

handing over the license to Mr Alfred Dent, who became insolvent just a year later. The next licensee was Mr Henry Thompson, who realised that the centre of the town had moved to the Fishermen’s Wharf area. He bought a small home near the wharf and built a new residential hotel nearby, moving the Bay View to the rise above the waterfront. He changed the name to the Sea Breeze in April 1894 and held the license until 1899. Australia was a young, growing nation and the Port Stephens region was developing at a fast pace, with locals keen to work and contribute. Its fishermen found a waterway and surrounding coastline virtually untouched as, apart from the Worimi clans, no one had ever fished the waters. There seemed no limit to what could be achieved. Progress, however, proved to be far more difficult than first thought.

q The Sea Breeze has a very interesting history. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.

The changing face of the Tweed River By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE

q Phil Goulding lands an 84cm flathead in the Terranora Lakes. Photo: Supplied by John Clarke.

IT has been an interesting couple of weeks for me holidaying in the old family home on the Terranora Lakes, just west of Tweed Heads. Coming from a fishing family, most of my early days were spent on the beaches or in a boat floating up and down the Tweed River. To say “things have changed” would be an understatement as the population has exploded and the pressure on the resources has increased proportionally. Little towns including Kingscliff, Fingal Head, Cabarita and Pottsville have become bustling communities. Towns, Salt and Casuarina, have emerged from the sandy coastline in recent years.

It is the fishing that most interests me. Compared to Port Stephens, the Tweed River is a small waterway, yet the number of boats launched each weekend would compare. Most concerning to me are two problems that are not unique to the Tweed. They are problems shared in Port Stephens and other coastal estuary systems. One is the loss of sea grass. The grass, vital to estuarine health, has simply disappeared in huge areas through the shallow water in the lake system. It is time for the scientists, employed by NSW Fisheries, to conduct research to determine why the grass has gone. Disappointingly, big snub nose garfish were regulars

Powered vessel-free zones here to stay BEACHGOERS in Port Stephens are set for safer summers, with vessel-free zones for powered craft here to stay at popular swim spots following a successful trial. From 24 December 2025 to 26 January 2026, three locations at Port Stephens were designated as zones where powered vessels, including personal watercraft, such as jet skis, were banned. “In response to serious community safety concerns in the lead-up to summer last year, we committed to trial powered vessel exclusion zones across Port Stephens,” NSW Minister for Roads, Jenny Aitchison said. “We now know that trial was a roaring success, with 85 per cent of boaties supporting the exclusion zones. “That’s why we’re bringing these exclusion zones back this summer.” The locations that were included in the trials were Dutchman’s Beach, Nelson Bay

Beach (Fly Point) and Shoal Bay. During the trial, all powered vessels were required to stay at least 30 metres from the shoreline, with clear signage installed at trial sites and launch points. An evaluation report on the trial has been released outlining the results, as well as the response from the community to the safety measures which were introduced following concerns about the proximity of jet skis to swimmers. Surveys conducted during the trial showed strong support from residents, visitors and powered vessel users, with more than 85 per cent of residents and visitors backing the zones. Before the trial, 66 per cent of powered vessel users were supportive of the safety measures, a figure that increased significantly to 85 per cent during the trial. “With more than 85 per cent of residents and visitors supporting the zones, it’s a nobrainer that we’d bring them back,” Member for

q There will still be space for boaties and jet skiers to enjoy the water despite the powered vessel-free zones. Photo: NOTA Archives.

Port Stephens, Kate Washington said. “It’s particularly pleasing to see the support from powered vessel users grow once they saw how the zones worked in practice. “Our beautiful waterways were much calmer last summer, so I know locals and visitors will love being able to choose safer swimming areas again at Dutchman’s Beach, Fly Point and Shoal Bay this season .” Throughout the trial, there were no cases of powered vessels observed speeding near the shoreline.

in Terranora Lake, every summer, grazing on the sea grasses. Now the garfish have gone along with the grass. What has flourished has been the salt water yabby population. Called nippers in other estuaries, the yabby numbers have never been so healthy. The second problem being experienced in the Tweed is the inundation of sand. Every year I visit the lakes it is increasingly noticeable that the water is shallower and sand banks are higher. Still, fish can be caught, if you know where to look. Flathead, thumper whiting, occasional mulloway, mangrove jack in summer and bream. As much as I do enjoy the Tweed I’m looking forward to chasing snapper on my return to Fingal Bay.

Stand-up paddleboards and other nonpowered watercraft activity increased substantially in the zones during the summer peak. Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson said the region is at its busiest over summer, with thousands of people sharing our beaches and waterways every day. “These zones gave swimmers, families, paddleboarders and kayakers more space to enjoy some of our most popular beaches safely,” she said. “The strong community response shows the trial worked, and Council welcomes the return of the zones this summer.”

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Term 3 Week 8 PBL winners THIS week’s Positive Behaviour for Learning Awards were hosted by Grahamstown Public School. Irrawang PS ARIA is an outstanding representative of Irrawang Public School, proudly representing our school at Zone Public Speaking and through her participation in Bridge Building. She demonstrates confidence, creativity and perseverance, embracing challenges with enthusiasm and determination. Aria consistently demonstrates our school values of Safety, Responsibility, Learning and Respect, making her a wonderful ambassador for our school. Well done Aria! Raymond Terrace PS Ari proudly represents our school and community by sharing his knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture with others. Through his artwork and cultural knowledge, he inspires and teaches those around him while celebrating the importance of culture, identity and community. His participation in the Indigenous Round initiative was a wonderful example of Ari sharing his talents with pride and making a positive contribution. We are incredibly proud of the way Ari represents our school and culture. Grahamstown PS Eden has shown wonderful community spirit by volunteering her own time before school and during break times to help in the school canteen. She assists with preparing food, serving her peers and helping in the canteen. Eden is always kind, polite and helpful, showing a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to lend a hand. Well done, Eden! Irrawang HS Congratulations to our recipient Megan this week. Megan demonstrated incredible commitment by recently completing a 35km journey from Barton Field to Foreshore Park to raise awareness and funds for Mitochondrial Disease. Alongside Emalynne, she raised an amazing $2063, exceeding their $1500 target. Well done Megan on your determination and community spirit, and demonstrating our PBL values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best.

q Winning students with their PBL awards at the Grahamstown Public School presentation.

Hunter River HS Tiara responded quickly and calmly to a medical incident, demonstrating outstanding composure and empathy. She provided invaluable support to a staff member while waiting for other staff and emergency services to arrive, showing exceptional teamwork and care during a challenging situation. Salt Ash PS Fletcher is receiving this Award for demonstrating outstanding respect for culture. He confidently shared his cultural knowledge with younger peers during Wakakirri, mentoring them and explaining the importance of ochre in Aboriginal dance. Fletcher has shown great pride in his culture while helping others learn, connect and understand its significance. Well done, Fletcher! Medowie PS Teddy demonstrated outstanding commitment and enthusiasm by attending every relay training session over five weeks, despite being a reserve for the Athletics

Carnival. His positive attitude, perseverance and willingness to contribute to the team are to be commended. Congratulations on being such a fantastic role model! Seaham PS Cooper is a caring student who goes above and beyond in the playground. He was spotted showing care for a student who was upset. He offered assistance, then alerted a teacher when he couldn’t solve the problem. Soon after he was spotted assisting another student. Well done, Cooper. Karuah PS Hudson is nominated for demonstrating community spirit, responsibility and respect. While out riding with a friend, Hudson came across a little child’s learning bike. Rather than leaving it behind, Hudson brought the bike home, made an online post on the local community page with his mum and then waited patiently until the owner’s dad came to collect the bike. What a great example of making sure someone else’s belongings are returned safely. Way to go Hudson!

Government unlocks public school sports facilities and green space q An artist’s impression of the completed Medowie High School site. Photo: NSW Department of Education.

MEDOWIE High School’s new green space and sporting facilities will be open to the local community outside school hours, ensuring access to its sports courts, ovals and playgrounds on weekends and public holidays. The decision is part of an expansion of the NSW Government’s Share Our Space program, which aims to unlock publicly owned green space. The expansion will apply to all new public schools being built across NSW and opening within the next two years. “Our school ovals and sports courts are too valuable to sit unused behind locked gates when there are no kids in the classroom,”

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NSW Premier Chris Minns said. In 2025 the Government trialled an earlier iteration of expanded Share Our Space access, opening facilities at 65 schools during the school term and after hours to deliver more than 27,500 additional hours of free community access. All of those schools have now joined the program in an ongoing capacity, bringing the total number of schools to almost 250. Seaham, Hinton, Stroud, Booral and Dungog Public Schools already participate in the program during school terms, subject to the operation of after-school care programs. Share Our Space ties into

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broader NSW Government initiatives aimed at providing more quality public open spaces for the community and encouraging recreation and physical activity among young people. In addition to expanding the Share Our Space program in all new schools, the Department of Education is working to bring even more schools on board over the next year. Priority will be given to schools in areas with the greatest need for access to open space and outdoor recreation facilities. “Giving local families access to space and facilities in schools that would otherwise be locked up after school, over weekends and during

school holidays, is something that just makes sense,” Prue Car, the Minister for Education and Early Learning said. Schools opening in 2027 that will automatically join the Share Our Space program include: Edmondson Park High School, Jordan Springs High School, Leppington High School, Medowie High School, Melrose Park High School, Tallawong High School, Gables Public School, Macquarie Park Public School, Gledswood Hills High School, Wilton High School, Wilton Ridge Public School, Googong High School, Bungendore High School and Willyama High School.

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Marine Rescue volunteers return from Penrith By Ruby van de WIJGAART

q Marine Rescue Shoalhaven’s Mark Schwegler retrieves target during the challenge. Photo: ARO.

MARINE Rescue NSW volunteers from the Hunter and Port Stephens regions took part in the Australasian Rescue Organisation’s Australasian Rescue Boat Challenge at Penrith Whitewater Stadium. Port Stephens local Daryl Jurd, from Marine Rescue Lemon Tree Passage, was

one of 14 Marine Rescue NSW volunteers and staff representing 10 units. Seven competed in inflatable rescue boat teams, with another seven supporting the contingent and completing professional development activities. The challenge gave volunteers the chance to refine their skills under pressure.

“Our volunteers can be deployed statewide to support communities during severe weather emergencies,” Marine Rescue NSW Capability Manager Dave Bowing said. “Crews were assessed on their performance, effectiveness and attention to detail across a range of rescue tasks, including caring for simulated patients

Nelson Bay Strikers secure Newcastle Baseball premiership double By Chris KARAS

NELSON Bay Strikers Baseball Club may have only two teams on its books, but they are rich in talent and big-match experience. In one of the club’s finest achievements in the Newcastle Baseball League, the spirited Strikers have capped a successful 2026 season by lifting two championship trophies. At the recent Newcastle Baseball grand finals at Mayfield’s Boomerang Field, the proud Nelson Bay warriors covered themselves in glory by capturing the fifth and sixth grade premiership titles. The Strikers’ young sixth grade outfit defeated the experienced Belmont Seagulls 17-15 in a thrilling tussle to secure the Newcastle minor and major championship double. Nelson Bay’s fifth grade team staged a big-hitting fightback to draw 15-all with the last available batter and share the premiership title with Woodberry Wolves. Legendary Strikers’ player-

official Bill Marshall said collecting a premiership double was a ‘huge thrill’. “Despite our low player numbers, we managed to put two quality teams on the mound and the results were encouraging,” said Marshall, who coached both squads, In the sixth-grade decider, Ben Brearley produced a fine exhibition of fast pitching and strong batting to earn the official Player of the Grand Final award. Brearley scored three runs and led the way with accurate, quick pitching to keep the powerful Belmont batting lineup under control until the third and fourth innings when the Seagulls added 11 runs to lead 15-5. But the Nelson Bay young guns rallied to post nine runs in the third innings and three runs in the fourth to snatch a stirring grand final victory. Eight players scored runs and Andrew Benn drove in the winning two runs with a long hit into the outfield from the last pitch of the game.

Nelson Bay Croquet Club By David WILSON

THE NSW Golf Croquet Bronze Brooch was hosted by Toronto Croquet Club at Lake Macquarie Croquet Centre, Glendale from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th September 2026. The Brooch tournaments provide competition across usual division boundaries – the Bronze Brooch is for players with handicaps 7 to 10, combining players from Division 2 (5-8) and Division 3 (9 and above). 17 players entered, including Faby Batho from Nelson Bay CC, and were seeded into 2 blocks of 9 and 8 players each. The top 4 from each block

Shortstop Benn was also the pick of the fielders, taking three brilliant game-changing catches. The Strikers’ champion sixth grade squad featured co-captains Lachlan Urquhart and Andrew Benn, and Elliot John, Ben Brearley, Bailey van Laarhoven, Blake Smith, Jacob Atkins, Shane Royle; Nathan Benn, Stephen Klum, Dave Connors, Ben Storrier and Paul Mower.

NELSON Bay’s fifth grade team were favourites to win the grand final, but after trailing 15-7 in the second innings staged a sensational comeback to draw level and share the title with the Wolves. The Strikers pitchers battled to get outs in the strong westerly wind, while the batters got going in the third innings with six long hits. Each player contributed with valuable runs with Hayden McGlinchy turning in a standout performance with three runs and batting in a further four runs. Nelson Bay’s championship-

winning fifth grade team was skippered by Dave Connors and featured Andrew Benn, Craig Burton, Lachlan Urquhart, Ray Anderson, Hayden McGlinchy, Ryan Hodgson, Dave Pollard, Tim Poole, Clinton Walshe, Robbie Pukallus and Elliot John. The Strikers have proved a force in the Newcastle Baseball competition since their formation in 1994, led by current fifth grade team captain Dave Connors and club legend Warrick Lilly.

then played a knock-out final to determine the Bronze Brooch champion. Playing in Block A, Faby won 5 of 8 games to finish 4th in the block and qualify for the knock-out finals. Faby beat Vicki Bennett (Belconnen CC) 7-5 before losing the semi-final 4-7 7-3 4-7 to Nerida Gill (Belconnen CC). Faby then lost the 3rd/4th playoff 5-7 to William Hope (Toronto CC) to finish 4th – an excellent result in a state championship. The championship winner was Garry Thorpe (Belconnen CC).

Over the past 32 years, Nelson Bay has figured in 31 grand finals in the Newcastle Baseball competition - winning 15 premierships. The Newcastle competition covers the area between Belmont, Toronto, Maitland and Nelson Bay. The Strikers are a familyoriented club and cater for all ages, both male and female. In the 2026-27 summer, the Nelson Bay Baseball Club will teach T Ball and Little League baseball to juniors between

the ages of 4 and 12 years at their new baseball diamond at Korora Oval, Soldiers Point. The club will enter at least two senior teams in the 2027 Newcastle Winter competition. Batting, throwing and fielding practice for the 2027 winter season will begin on the first Sunday of March 2027. If you are aged between four and 74 and keen to learn and play baseball or revive your baseball or softball career, contact club manager Bill Marshall on 0458 130 099.

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P.Martyn nett 56 nett 4th I.Williams, K.Miller, L.Northey and P.Koli nett 56 pts Longest Drive 2nd Hole: A grade Grahame Glover, B grade Peter Martyn, C grade Charlie Skinner NEXT WEEK: 15th September will be the 3rd round of the club championships, we will be playing Individual Stroke format on the back nine with a shot gun start. Rego from 7.30 tee off at 8.30. 22nd Sept will be the final round of the Club Championships.

Tanilba Bay Veterans Golf A BIT of a dodgy start to the day but the rain cleared early and we started in fine weather albeit cool and cloudy. We played a 4 person team Stableford game the back front at Tanilba Bay Golf Club. Our scheduled event being postponed RESULTS OF PLAY: 1st A.Corbett, M.Moore, R.Dews and G.Glover nett 59 pts 2nd P.Germon, J.Street, G.Payseno and S.Gaskin nett 57 pts 3rd R.McKinney, V.Schubert, J.Carberry and

q Faby Batho starts a game against Nerida Gill.

SALAMANDER Bay’s Tomaree High School has unearthed another crop of State athletics champions. Spearheaded by boom allrounder Anna Taylor, the Port Stephens-based school turned in outstanding performances at last week’s NSW Combined High School Athletics Championships in Sydney. Fifteen-year-old Taylor enhanced her reputation by claiming two gold medals and a bronze to stamp herself as one of the best young prospects in the state. Competing in the Girls 15yrs division, Taylor won the 90m hurdles final in a personal

best time of 13.18 sec and collected a bronze medal after finishing third in the long jump event with a personal best leap of 5.38m. She capped a memorable meet when she anchored Tomaree High’s quicksilver 4 x 100m relay team to a maiden State title. Combining with school colleagues Mia McDonald, Maebel Colley and Fern Cullimore, the emerging quartet ran a blistering personal best time of 51.18 sec to secure their first-ever NSW Relay Championship. It was a double celebration for the talented trio of Colley, McDonald and Cullimore, who helped Tomaree High clinch the

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NSW All Schools Touch Football championship just seven days prior. Highly regarded coach Bob Walkley told News Of The Area that all four sprinters showed ‘enormous potential’ and have worked hard to achieve success in the athletics sphere. “They have strong work ethics and put in countless hours on the training track” he said. “They’ve finally been rewarded with a State relay title after picking up a bronze at last year’s meet.” Taylor will now compete in the 100m hurdles at the upcoming NSW All Schools Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park Athletics

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q Nelson Bay Strikers fifth grade baseball team finished joint champions with Woodberry Wolves. Standing, left to right: Andrew Benn, Craig Burton, Lachlan Urquhart, Ray Anderson, Hayden McGlinchy, Ryan Hodgson, Dave Pollard; front Tim Poole, Clinton Walshe, Robbie Pukallus, Dave Connors (captain), Bill Marshall (coach); absent Elliot John. Photo: Nelson Bay Baseball.

State Relay gold for Tomaree High School sprint sensations By Chris KARAS

and navigating complex water conditions. “It’s part of our ongoing commitment to developing their skills and capability.” Mr Jurd is among 3500 trained Marine Rescue NSW volunteers who support communities through search and rescue operations, marine radio monitoring and boating safety education.

Centre in a bid to qualify for the National Schools Athletics titles in Perth in December. Rising field athlete Archer Todd claimed gold when he won the 15yrs Boys State javelin title with a throw of 52.93 m and finished fifth in the shot put (12.67m). Other Tomaree High athletes to impress were Anna younger sister Jaimie Lee Taylor, who finished 10th in the Girls 13yrs javelin, and the 13yrs Boys 4 x 100m Relay team of Jayden Hotene, Calvin McKay, Hunter Travers and Ashton Terry, who clocked 52.27 sec to grab ninth spot and miss the final by just one place.

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q Outstanding Tomaree High School athletes Anna Taylor, Fern Cullimore, Maebel Colley and Mia McDonald. Photo: Bob Walkley.

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Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre off to flying start By Chris KARAS

RAAF personnel who were posted to No 77 Squadron at Williamtown from Melbourne, where Little Athletics had commenced a few years earlier. Together with local families, such as David Marsh and Dave Davies, they were among the centre’s founding members. They adopted the Squadron’s ‘Grumpy Monkey’ logo, which dates back to the Korean War when 77 Squadron served with United Nations forces. The centre’s connection

RAYMOND Terrace Athletics Centre’s 50th anniversary season is off to a flying start literally. The club’s Jubilee campaign is set to take off with a specially approved commemorative group photo with a 77 Squadron F-35A Lightning II supersonic stealth fighter at RAAF Williamtown. All registered athletes are eligible to attend. It’s an exciting and historic opportunity for the centre as

it celebrates the landmark anniversary. Long-serving secretary Deidre Hall told News Of The Area that the new athletics season augurs well for the club’s outstanding crop of athletes. “We have some exciting talent coming through the junior and senior ranks,” Ms Hall said. “Our club members want to embrace this significant milestone.” The centre owes its beginnings in 1976 to four

11/9/26 OUTRIGHT winner. Ron Dews. 39 Runner up. Ed Martin. c/b. 38 Bonus points winner. Peter Martyn. 38

Runner up. Phil Germon. 37 Ball winners. Ron McKay. 37 Bryan Porter. 35 Bruce Arndell. 35 David McKay. 35 W Maike. 34

Grahame Glover. 34 Hugh Potts. 34 Bradman Award. Brian Riddell New member. Bruce Arndell (hope you enjoyed your day) TILLIGERRY/BIRD CHALLENGE

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of the season last Saturday to underdogs Norths Seahawks 24-23 in a grand final thriller. With the astute Hunter at the helm, the Navigators developed into a force to be reckoned with, chalking up 13 victories on their way to the minor title. But there was no stopping giant-killers Norths as they stormed home from fourth spot to snatch the trophy in a pulsating contest at the National Park courts. A disappointed Hunter told News Of The Area that the Seahawks were a side she feared leading up to the finals. “Norths were a dark horse,” she said. “They found their groove at the right time of the season. “Unforced errors and turnovers proved our downfall in the biggest test, but you have

to give credit to the Seahawks for lifting in the pressure moments.” The Navigators assembled a skilful young squad for their 2026 campaign, featuring prominent defenders Ciara Cullen, Anneliese Jones, Emma Tibbs, Kate Slade and wing defence Olivia Childs. Leading the attack were midcourt aces in centre Amber Redman and wing attack Abbey Hunter, goal shooter Melody Tibbs and goal attacks Gabriella McCallum and Isla Foster. Brooke described her coaching stint as ‘enjoyable and hard’ and was hoping to add the 21 Years title to her Newcastle Senior Division Four premiership win last season with Nelson Bay. The ace shooter starred in the Bay’s 27-23 grand final victory over Mayfield Mystics

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with the squadron is unique: no other athletics centre in Australia has been known to incorporate a specific military squadron number, badge and colours into its identity. Raymond Terrace Athletics Centre (RTAC) will also host a 50th Anniversary Pentathlon on October 10, while the Port Hunter Zone Athletics Championships will be contested in November, and a Commemorative Dinner held at Raymond Terrace Bowling Club in December. Club registrations are still

Winners. Tilligerry Social Club 224 Runners up. The Bird Pitt Town. 198 NYP4TH. A. Ron Dews. B. Peter Martyn D&C7TH.

PORT STEPHENS News Of The Area being accepted online or at the centre. Athletes who wish to attend the RAAF base for the commemorative photo must register no later than Monday, 21 September. Contact Ms Hall on 0418 962 185. Further details are available on the centre’s website at raymondterrace athletics.com.au or on Facebook.

q Promising Raymond Terrace athlete Ashlyn Wall is a track sprinter to watch during the 2026-27 season. Photo: Supplied. Lucky number 22. Barry Disch There were 16 starters today. Congratulations to all the winners. Next game Friday 18/9/26 Single Stableford.

A. Bryan Porter. B. Ed Martin D&C18TH. A. W. Maike. B. Wendy Couvaras Money hole A. Brian Riddell. B.

All-conquering Nelson Bay Grand final heartbreak for Nelson Bay Navigators netballers qNavigators were pipped 24-23 by TALENTED Nelson Bay goal attack Brooke Hunter won’t forget her debut coaching stint in the Newcastle Netball Association in a hurry. When the representative shooter’s playing commitments with Kotara Souths Tigers in the Tri Series Championship clashed with her desire to lead the Nelson Bay Navigators attack in the 21 Years Division Two competition, she opted to take over the coaching reins. The all-conquering Navigators dominated the 2026 series, winning the minor premiership undefeated and cruising into the trophy decider with a 52-30 victory over second-ranked Souths Holly. In a cruel twist, the Nelson Bay girls stumbled at the final hurdle and lost their first match

Norths Seahawks in last Saturday’s grand final. Photo: Nelson Bay Netball

- a premiership triumph that rates high on her list of career achievements. Brooke has represented Nelson Bay at the Netball NSW Senior State titles in both the

17yrs and Open categories, and in the Hunter Regional League series. Unbeaten Souths Ironbark completed a stellar season when they defeated a

courageous Nelson Bay Nautics side 33-18 in the Newcastle Netball 17yrs Division Three grand final at National Park Courts.

ALL-conquering Newcastle City are the team to beat for this year’s Hunter Central Coast AFL Black Diamond Senior Mens Cup premiership title. The slick Blues outfit demonstrated their champion qualities with a crushing 13619 victory over the Nelson Bay Marlins in a superb qualifying final performance last Saturday at Max McMahon Oval. In a masterful display, the undefeated Newcastle line-up

booted 20 goals to send the stout-hearted Marlins tumbling out of the title race. In this Saturday’s premiership decider, they will meet Killarney Vale Bombers, who knocked out the secondranked Terrigal Avoca Panthers 112-69 in a qualifying final clash at Adelaide Street Oval. Newcastle dominated from the outset against the Marlins and kicked eight goals and four behinds in a stunning opening quarter display to lead 52-6 at the first break.

to open up an unassailable 83-7 lead at the half-time break and posted 22 points in the third term for a 105-9 advantage. Leading the way was superboot Jason Pongracic, who kicked five goals with support from Finnbarr Hurley, Nick Anderson, Jack Woodhams (3 goals), Tommy Burke and Jordan Dear (3). Other goal scorers for Newcastle included Jackson Crawford (3), Max Quinlan (2), Bailey Cullen (2), skipper Jack Lanyon and Dom Stanbridge. Nelson Bay tried hard but

117-point rout. So impressive was the Blues defence that they restricted the Marlins to only two goals for the entire match. The Nelson Bay players can hold their heads high after wholehearted performances during a gallant Grand Final charge. With 10 victories and a qualifying final appearance under their belts in 2026, the future augurs well for the fastdeveloping Marlins in the top men's division.

Division 1 : No Winner. Division 2 : Kel Dorney. Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole : Division 1 : Barry Leo. Division 2 : No Winner. Drive & Chip, 7th Hole : Division 1 : Graham Woolley. Division 2 : Ian Dean.

Division 2 : Sue Gill. Ball Winners : David Hurley 39pts, Barry Geraghty 39pts, Bruce Arndell 38pts, Peter Martyn 37pts, Phil Sherwood 37pts, Ron McKay 37pts,

Gary Watt 36pts, Robbie Kerehoma 36pts, Ralph Brown 35pts, Bruce Brideoake 35pts, Ian Dean 35pts, John McDonald 35pts and Bruce Cook 35pts. Lucky Draw Prize : Ray Stubbs.

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Blues booted another were no match for the starNelson Bay Marlins bow out of AFL Seniors Cup title race fourThe goals in the second quarter studded minor premiers in a

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q Nelson Bay Marlins bowed out of the title race after a 136-19 qualifying final loss to Newcastle City Blues. Photo: Mat Spillard Photography.

& Chip, 18th Hole, : Shayne Mullarvey 37pts, Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association Drive Division 1 : Phil Rogan (birdie) Graham Woolley 37pts,

By Gary WATT

RESULTS from a stableford competition played at Tanilba Bay GC on Monday 7th September with 42 players. Nett Winner : Wayne Smith, 39pts on countback.

Nett Runner Up : Fred Rimoni, 39pts. Bonus Point Winner : Kel Dorney 41pts on countback. Bonus Point Runner Up : Karen Harley, 41pts. Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole :

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SATURDAY

GRANTCHESTER ABC TV, 7.30pm

Crime-solving clergy may come and go, but for 11 seasons, DI Geordie Keating (Robson Green, pictured) has been the mainstay of this gentle murder mystery. However, this is the ﬁnal episode of Grantchester, and last week’s cliffhanger ending, which saw the detective shot and left ﬁghting for life, feels genuinely perilous. While Geordie’s loved ones keep vigil by his bedside in hospital, Alphy (Rishi Nair) and DC Peters (Bradley Hall) track the shooter (Sonny Ashbourne Serkis) across Cambridgeshire countryside. It all brings Alphy’s ongoing crisis of faith to a head.

This week, intrepid tour guide Shaun Micallef concludes his second sojourn around the globe, helping famous faces follow in the footsteps of their ancestors – and he’s saved the best for last. For this ﬁnal chapter, Micallef’s travel companion is TV presenter Tony Armstrong (pictured), whose Indigenous heritage is well known; however, the former AFL player isn’t quite as acquainted with his Irish roots. The joy of this series is the revealing conversations held en route, as Micallef unravels the person behind the public persona. A highlight is witnessing the genuine delight on Armstrong’s face as he uncovers parallels between his Aboriginal and Irish cultures.

SEVEN, 8.30pm

AFL fans might have come for the main event, but they stayed for the soundtrack when unforgettable commentator Dennis Cometti (pictured) was behind the mic. Faster than the action on the field, the former player and coach had an unmistakable way with words that defined his five-decade career, and possessed the rare power to make an average game interesting. This featurelength documentary honours the life of the late broadcasting legend – as told by those who knew him: his son, Mark; colleagues Bruce McAvaney, Eddie McGuire, Sandy Roberts and Basil Zempilas; and players Nick Riewoldt, Chris Judd and Bob Murphy. Peppered with memorable calls, it’s a charming tribute. 1809

FRIDAY, September 18 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.00 Back Roads. (R) 11.30 Austin. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 1.45 The Cage. (Ml, R) 2.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.00 Wales: Land Of The Wild. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.55 DNA Family Secrets. (Ml, R) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (PG, R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Glass Houses. (2020, Mads, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Building The Dream. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. Costa Georgiadis visits a huge anthurium collection. 8.20 Death Valley. (PGa) A walker is found dead on a mountain trail. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PGl, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG, R) 11.15 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 12.00 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Msv) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (Maw) 10.10 SBS World News Late. 10.40 Spy/Master. (Mal) 11.35 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (Mav, R) 1.25 MOVIE: The Goldfinch. (2019, Madlv, R) 4.05 Along Ancient Tracks. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Hosted by Johanna Griggs. 7.30 Football. AFL Finals. Second preliminary final. Sydney v Fremantle. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match. 11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing. 11.45 The Voice. (PG, R) 1.25 The Midwich Cuckoos. (MA15+av) Midwich makes a shocking discovery. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership Finals. First semi-final. Wests Tigers v Canberra Raiders. 9.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 2. (1989, Mlsv, R) Two cops try to bust drug smugglers. Mel Gibson, Danny Glover. 12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) Hosted by Ben Shephard. 1.00 Next Stop. (a, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) Andrew Winter helps James and Brendan. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.35 Fizzy And Suds. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 9.50 BattleBots. 10.35 Merlin. 11.20 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Forged In Fire. 3.10 Stories From The Cities. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.40 Inside The Huddle. 6.10 Over The Black Dot. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 Celebrity Jeopardy. 8.30 Original Gangsters With Sean Bean. 9.25 The Naked World. 10.20 Sex Actually With Alice Levine. 11.15 The Americans. 12.10am The Old Man. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Iconic Australia. 1.00 Poirot. 3.00 Rugby League. NRL. 2025 First semi-final. Canberra Raiders v Cronulla Sharks. Replay. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL. 2025 Second semi-final. Canterbury Bulldogs v Penrith Panthers. Replay. 7.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game Of Shadows. (2011, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

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

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

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Open The Wall. (2014, PG, German) 6.40 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 8.30 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982, PG) 10.00 We’re All Going To The World’s Fair. (2021, M) 11.35 Argo. (2012, M) 1.55pm The Ipcress File. (1965, PG) 3.55 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 5.40 Loophole. (1981, PG) 7.35 Arrowhead. (2015, M) 9.30 Crash. (1996, MA15+) 11.20 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 2am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 NFL Tailgate. 10.00 NFL. Week 2. Buffalo Bills v Detroit Lions. 1.30pm Pawn Stars. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL: Friday Night Countdown. 7.30 Motorbike Cops. 8.30 MOVIE: Last Vegas. (2013, M) 10.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.30pm Baywatch. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: The DUFF. (2015, M) 9.35 MOVIE: Sex And The City 2. (2010, MA15+) 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.30 Legacies. 2.25 Baywatch. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Going Places. Noon MOVIE: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (2000, M) 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Nula. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 MOVIE: Muppets From Space. (1999, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: Above The Rim. (1994, MA15+) 11.00 Late Programs.

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

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SATURDAY, September 19 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Rage Charts. (PG) 7.00 Wknd Brekky. 9.00 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (Mv, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 2.00 Death Valley. (PGa, R) 2.50 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 3.40 Take 5. (PG, R) 4.10 Tampa: The Turning Point. (Final, PG, R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.30 Landline. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 9.50 Car & Country Quest. (Premiere) 11.05 Wonders Of The World I Can’t See. (PGl, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Cycling. Tour of Britain. Men’s. H’lights. 3.10 Going Places. (R) 3.40 I’ll Be Frank. (PGavw, R) 4.40 Loxton Basketball: 70 Years. (PGl) 5.35 War Trains. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 4.00 AFL Pre-Game Show. 4.30 Football. AFL Finals. First preliminary final. Hawthorn v Brisbane Lions.

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Surfing Australia TV. 12.30 Drive Review. 1.00 Cybershack. (Return) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 3.00 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 4.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership Finals. Second semi-final. Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 11.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 12.00 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG, R) 1.00 Pooches At Play. (Final, PG) 1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 6.25 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (Final, Mv) Geordie fights for his life. 8.20 Father Brown. (PGa, R) Lady Felicia invites a prestigious group of writers to Montague with hopes of getting her work published. 9.05 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) The opening of a sculpture park in Angel’s Rise is marred by murder when art imitates death. 10.35 Falling. (Ml, R) 11.20 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door. (Mal) 9.00 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml, R) 10.05 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGad, R) 11.05 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 12.15 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. (R) 3.35 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

8.00 Seven News. 8.30 MOVIE: The Break-Up. (2006, Mls, R) Feeling under-appreciated and neglected, an art dealer decides to break up with her partner and begin dating other people in an effort to make him jealous. Jennifer Aniston, Vince Vaughn, Joey Lauren Adams. 10.45 Kings Of The Big Game: West Coast Eagles: When The West Was Won. (Ml) The premiership is won by a single point. 12.00 The Midwich Cuckoos. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL Finals. First semifinal. Sydney Roosters v Cronulla Sharks. 9.50 NRL Finals Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the first semi-final. 10.45 MOVIE: Rocky Balboa. (2006, Mv, R) Rocky Balboa steps out of retirement. Sylvester Stallone. 12.45 Wild Cards. (Ma, R) 1.45 Explore. (PG, R) 2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) 2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)

6.30 Gogglebox Australia. (PGalsv, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PG) A widow must sell her halffinished church conversion so she can move to South Australia. 9.30 Love It Or List It: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back on their best small-space transformations, including knocking down walls in Windsor. 10.30 Watson. (Ma, R) Watson and the fellows fight to revive a woman. 11.30 FBI. (Madv, R) Jubal and the team try to solve a kidnapping. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 1.50pm Kangaroo Beach. 2.35 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 We’re Going On A Bear Hunt. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 MOVIE: Spy Kids. (2001, PG) 9.20 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 9.45 Merlin. 10.30 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3.45pm BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Mastermind Australia. 6.45 Engineering By Catastrophe. 7.40 History’s Greatest Machines. 8.30 The Ozempic Effect: Beyond The Waistline. 9.30 Couples Therapy. 10.45 Icons Unearthed: Harrison Ford. 11.35 MOVIE: Body Of Lies. (2008, MA15+) 1.55am Vikings: The Rise And Fall. 4.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30

GetOn Extra. Noon House Calls To The Rescue. 1.00 Better Homes. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 The Yorkshire Vet. 4.00 Horse Racing. Sydney Everest Carnival and Caulfield Underwood Stakes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 Helping Hands. 10.30 My Favorite Martian. 11.00 The Travelling Auctioneers. Noon Avengers. 1.00 MOVIE: Quiet Weekend. (1946) 2.55 MOVIE: Duel In The Jungle. (1954, PG) 5.00 MOVIE: The Colditz Story. (1955) 7.00 Getaway. 7.30 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Cry Macho. (2021, M) 12.10am Late Programs.

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

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Loophole. (1981, PG) 7.55 Master Cheng: A Spice For Life. (2019, PG) 10.00 Memory Lane. (2024, M, Dutch) 11.50 Birthday Girl. (2001, M) 1.30pm Fallen Leaves. 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 What We Did On Our Holiday. (2014, PG) 5.20 P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. (1982, PG) 6.50 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 8.30 Saving Private Ryan. (1998, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Life Off Road. Noon Cool Cars & Bikes. 12.30 Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Motor Racing. NDRC Top Doorslammer. Round 4. Winternationals. 2.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 6. Port Adelaide v Sydney. 4.30 Frozen Gold. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 8.00 AFL Post-Game Show. 9.15 MOVIE: Ghostbusters: Afterlife. (2021, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Tennis. Davis Cup. Qualifiers. World Group I. Australia v Poland. Day 1. 6.00 The Nanny. 6.30 Seinfeld. 7.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 1. Melbourne United v Adelaide 36ers. 9.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 1. Perth Wildcats v South East Melbourne Phoenix. 11.30 Top 20 Funniest. 12.30am The Purge. 2.10 Baywatch. 4.40 Hop. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.35 Emily In Japan. 12.40pm Stompem Ground: King Of Hearts. 1.05 Nula. 1.35 Undiscovered Vistas. 2.30 Over The Black Dot. 3.00 Black Magic. 4.05 MOVIE: The Darkside. (2013, PG) 5.45 Glen Thomas: Beyond The Walls. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Final) 8.40 MOVIE: Fright Night. (2011, MA15+) 10.30 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 12.10am Late Programs.

6am Fox Sports News. 7.00 Weekend First Edition. 10.00 First Up: Everest Carnival. 11.00 Fox Sports News. Noon The Bond Report. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 Weekend Newsday. 3.00 Steve Price. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Opinionated. 6.30 Bondi: A Timeline Of Terror. 8.00 The Media Show. 8.45 First Up: Everest Carnival. 9.45 Late Edition. 11.00 Fox Sports News.

SUNDAY, September 20 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.20 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG, R) 3.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (PG, R) 4.00 Creative Types. (PGv, R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 5.00 Take 5. (PGa, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (PG, R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Car & Country Quest. 11.10 Journey Of The Pelicans: An Outback Mystery. (R) 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG, R) 4.00 The Story Of Irish Dance. (R) 5.35 War Trains. (PG)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 12.30 Football. AFL Women’s. GWS Giants v Richmond. 2.30 House Of Wellness. (PG, R) 3.30 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 4.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 Destination WA. (PG, R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 1.00 GolfBarons. (R) 1.30 The Block. (PGl, R) 2.30 Rugby League. NRL Finals. Second semi-final. New Zealand Warriors v Newcastle Knights.

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 Mixed Martial Arts. UFC 331 – Van v Pantoja 2. Prelims. 11.00 Food Trail: South Africa. (R) 11.30 GCBC. (R) 12.00 Good Food Everyday. (PGa, R) 12.30 Farm To Fork. (R) 1.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 1.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 2.00 Gogglebox Aust. (PGalsv, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 8.20 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. Presented by Kevin McCloud. 9.10 The Cage. (M) Gary enlists Matty’s services in a casino scheme. 9.55 Falling. (Final, M) 10.40 Grantchester. (Final, M, R) 11.30 Father Brown. (PG, R) 12.15 Rage. (MA15+dhlnsv) 2.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.30 Midsomer Murders. (PG, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Roman Empire By Train With Alice Roberts. (Premiere, Mans) 8.25 Ancient Superstructures. (Return, PGv) 9.25 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.20 Secret Lebanon: The Treasures Of Byblos. (R) 11.20 Secrets Of Britain’s Historic Houses & Gardens. (R) 2.50 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 3.55 Along Ancient Tracks. (Mn, R) 4.45 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 9.00 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations. 10.00 My Roommate, My Murderer: Death Of Stephanie Hansen. (Mav) Looks at the murder of Stephanie Hansen. 11.00 24 Hours In Police Custody: Body In The Grass. (Malv, R) 12.30 Curfew. (MA15+av) 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.00 NFL. Week 2. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Along Came A Killer. (MA15+av) 11.10 Murder In The 21st. (Mv) 12.00 I Survived A Crime. (MA15+lv) 12.30 Tycoons Down Under. (PGa, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. TV fanatics open up their living rooms to reveal their reactions to popular and topical TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Mm) Watson is sued for wrongful life by a long-term patient suffering from VACTERL association. 9.00 FBI. (Mav) After Maggie’s sister goes missing, the team begins an all-out search to recover her. However, when Maggie discovers Erin was kidnapped by a sinister figure from her past, she must save her. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.30pm The Makery. 2.45 Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 The Gruffalo. 3.55 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.20 Peppa Pig. 5.50 Iron Man And His Awesome Friends. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014) 9.00 Animal Park. 10.30 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.15 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Race For The Planet. 4.00 Stories From The Cities. 4.30 France 24. 4.55 PBS Washington Week. 5.20 PBS News Compass Points. 5.50 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 The Dropout. 10.30 The UnXplained With William Shatner. 12.10am Secrets Of Penthouse. 1.50 Generation Sext. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00

The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30pm Harry’s Practice. 1.00 Medical Emergency. 1.30 Malaysia Kitchen. 2.00 Better Homes. 2.55 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.55 My Greek Odyssey. 4.55 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys. 5.55 Escape To The Country. 6.55 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 Genius: Picasso. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 In Touch. 8.00 Beyond Today. 8.30 The Incredible Journey. 9.00 Turning Point. 9.30 TV Shop. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon My Favorite Martian. 12.30 Getaway. 1.00 Tennis. Davis Cup. Qualifiers. World Group I. Australia v Poland. Day 2. 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. 7.30 Clarkson’s Farm. 8.30 Fawlty Towers. 9.50 Blackadder II. 11.10 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 All 4 Adventure. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 On The Fly. 10.00 Building The Dream. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 IFISH. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Fire Country. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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

SBS MOVIES (32) 6am P’tang, Yang, Kipperbang. Continued. (1982, PG) 6.30 Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 8.10 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 10.00 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 12.40pm Arrowhead. (2015, M) 2.35 Loophole. (1981, PG) 4.30 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 6.25 Jane Eyre. (1970, PG) 8.30 The Grand Budapest Hotel. (2014) 10.25 Late Night. (2019, M) 12.20am A Good Person. (2023, MA15+) 2.40 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Counting Cars. 9.30 American Pickers. 10.30 Pawn Stars. 11.30 Step Outside. Noon The Fishing Show By AFN. 1.00 Fishing Addiction. 2.00 Red’s Fishing Adventures. 2.30 Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Frozen Gold. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security: Int. 7.00 Border Security. 8.30 MOVIE: Jurassic World. (2015, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Motorcycle Racing. MXGP of Aust. 4.30 My Way. 4.45 The Toys That Built The World. 5.15 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.45 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle. (1998, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Journey To The Centre Of The Earth. (2008, PG) 9.25 MOVIE: Wonder Woman. (2017, M) 12.10am Bel-Air. 1.00 Baywatch. 3.35 My Way. 3.50 LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.50 Wild Manes. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Netball. First Nations Tournament. 2.35pm Football. Big Rivers Football League. Women’s. Grand final. Ngukurr v Eastside. Replay. 4.00 Stompem Ground 2022: Karajarri Dancers. 4.20 Nat King Cole: Afraid Of The Dark. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Extraordinary Animals. 8.30 The Ground We Won. 10.10 MOVIE: Point Break. (1991, M) 12.15am Late Programs.

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MONDAY, September 21 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 9.00 News. 9.55 Judgment: Cases That Changed Australia. (PG, R) 10.45 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 7.30 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Wales: Land Of The Wild. (PGa, R) 12.10 WorldWatch. 1.30 Al Jazeera News Second Edition. 2.00 Human Forever. (PGa) 3.30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Gogglebox Aust. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.20 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Planet America. 10.05 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.40 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business. (R) 11.10 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 11.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 12.40 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.35 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Bill Bailey’s Vietnam Adventure. (PG, R) 8.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 9.25 Alone Australia Reunion. (M, R) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Black Sands. (Return, MA15+s) 1.00 Fargo. (Malv, R) 2.45 Mountain Vets. (Ma, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Mackenzie keeps a heartbreaking secret. 7.30 AFL Brownlow Medal: Red Carpet. (PG) Coverage of the red carpet arrivals. 8.00 AFL Brownlow Medal. An awards event featuring the announcement of the winner of the league’s Brownlow Medal. 11.00 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 12.00 Transplant. (MA15+a, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 100% Footy. (Mal) 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.15 The Essex Millionaire Murders. (Mdlv, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGdls, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) Alan has to meet with the school principal. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3.15pm Over The Black Dot. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News Compass Points. 5.15 Al Jazeera. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Scrabble. 9.20 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 10.30 The Airport Chaplain. 11.40 The Americans. 12.35am Sex Tape Finland. 3.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.10 Escape To The Country. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 Rainbow Country. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Wild Moments. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Carry On Screaming! (1966, PG) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 10.40 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Jane Eyre. Continued. (1970, PG) 7.15 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 9.35 Boychoir. (2014, PG) 11.30 Late Night. (2019, M) 1.25pm Anne Of Green Gables. (2016, PG) 3.05 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 6.05 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 7.50 Gravity. (2013, M) 9.30 Hammarskjöld: Fight For Peace. (2023, MA15+, Swedish) 11.35 Late Programs. 5.55am Boychoir. (2014, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Support Races. Porsche Carrera Cup Australia. Highlights. 3.30 Counting Cars. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. 8.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 9.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 10.30 Outback Opal Hunters. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Baywatch. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 NBL: Overtime. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Law Abiding Citizen. (2009, MA15+) 10.45 NBL: Overtime. 11.45 Seinfeld. 12.45am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.45 Legacies. 2.35 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.25pm Sammy Butcher: Out Of The Shadows. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.05 Buffalo Legends. 10.00 MOVIE: The Hurricane. (1999, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

6am First Edition. 9.00 AM Agenda. 11.00 Fox Sports News. 1pm Paul Murray Live. 2.00 NewsDay. 3.00 Afternoon Agenda. 4.00 Politics Now. 4.30 Business Now With Ross Greenwood. 5.00 The Kenny Report. 6.00 Credlin. 7.00 The Bolt Report. 8.00 Sharri. 9.00 Paul Murray Live. 10.00 The Late Debate. 11.00 The Rita Panahi Show. Midnight Fox Sports News.

TUESDAY, September 22 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Aust Story. (R) 10.30 Planet America. (R) 11.05 Tampa: The Turning Point. (Final, PG, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (Final, Mv, R) 1.55 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.25 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGv, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.00 Wales: Land Of The Wild. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Ticketyboo. (PGa, R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Paris Hotel De Ville: A Masterpiece. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

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

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

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PGs, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 The Tony Blair Story. (Premiere, Ml) 9.25 I Was Actually There. (MA15+l, R) 9.55 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGa, R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 Four Corners. (R) 11.40 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 12.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Final, PGa) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 The Point. (R) 11.30 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (MA15+v) 12.35 Atlantic Crossing. (PGa, R) 2.40 The Doll Factory. (Mlsv, R) 4.30 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas) 7.30 First Dates Australia. (PGal) Singles go on a blind first date. 8.30 The Agenda Setters. A team of trusted and respected footy voices tackles the biggest topics in the AFL world. 9.30 House Of Wellness. (PG) Insights and experiences that highlight living well. 10.30 Kylie Vs Bee Gees. (PG, R) 11.30 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.00 The Path. (MA15+adlv) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. (MA15+alvv) 11.20 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 GolfBarons. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Sydney Harbour Cops. (PGad) Police intercept a suspected drug-smuggling trawler. 8.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Kids Baking Championship. 10.10 Chopped Junior. 10.55 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 2.20 Leguizamo Does America. 3.15 Inside The Huddle. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Tim Burton: Monsters Within. 9.30 MOVIE: Ed Wood. (1994) 11.50 The Americans. 12.40am Brassic. 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 House Of Wellness. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 9.30 Newstyle Direct. 10.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Wild Moments. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: The Halfway House. (1944, PG) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.40 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.40 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Boychoir. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.50 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 9.35 Selkie. (2000, PG) 11.15 The Grand Budapest Hotel. (2014) 1.10pm The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 3.30 Jane Eyre. (1970, PG) 5.35 Go! (2020, PG) 7.30 How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. (2024, PG, Thai) 9.55 The Fourth Protocol. (1987, M) 12.10am Freud’s Last Session. (2023, M) 2.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Engineering Disasters. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Aussie Gold Hunters. 3.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Outback Truckers. 8.30 Outback Wreckers. 9.30 Outback Truckers. 10.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Rush Hour 2. (2001, M) 10.25 Seinfeld. 11.25 Jane The Virgin. 12.15am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.15 Legacies. 2.05 World’s Greatest Natural Wonders. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 DanceRites 2024. 12.20pm Buffalo Legends. 1.20 Light From The Shadows. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 The First Inventors. 8.50 MOVIE: Soul Food. (1997, MA15+) 10.55 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

Bumblebees win six Newcastle Football titles

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After clinching the minor title, Medowie under-12/1 lineup suffered a surprise semi-final loss before rallying to sink South Wallsend 2-1 in the grand final and secure the ‘double.’ Medowie under-13/1

girls were crowned minor and major premiers after toppling rivals Maryland Fletcher 3-1 in the grand final for the second time in the finals series. One of the success stories for the Bumblebees this season was the spirited efforts of the Boys under-15/1 squad. They had a challenging

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path to the grand final - losing their major semi-final clash against Nelson Bay FC before downing Kotara South in the preliminary final to advance to the trophy decider. The young Bumblebees saved their best until last posting their first win over Nelson Bay all season 1-0

to bring home the major premiership. Medowie under-17/1 team registered two victories over rivals Cooks Hill in the finals to secure the major title. They gained a 1-0 lead in the grand final and produced a super defensive display to keep the Cookers at bay and secure the silverware. Medowie All Age Men

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finished third on the ladder, but that didn't stop them from bringing their best form to the senior finals series. The Bumblebees eliminated Kotara South in a semi-final, Maryland Fletcher All Age/3 in the preliminary final, before scoring the only goal in the second half to beat Maryland Fletcher All Age/4 in the grand final.

Medowie over-35/1 team celebrated a minor and major premiership double with a 1-0 grand final victory over Kotara South. After blitzing Kotara South 5-1 in the major semi-final, the Bumblebees staved off their rivals in the title decider with resolute defence and skill across the park.

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ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.45 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 11.20 Back Roads. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Grand Designs Transformations. (PG, R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.05 Canal Boat Diaries. (Return) 12.00 WorldWatch. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Dateline. (R) 2.30 Insight. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw. (R) 4.05 Eye Of The Game. 4.20 Driven By Belief. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

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

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

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PGl) 9.00 Small Town Scandal. (Madv, R) 9.50 Planet America. (R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 The Cage. (Ml, R) 11.40 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Marilyn And The Mob. 9.30 Apollo Has Fallen. An attack prevents Zara from gathering intel. 10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 The Old Man. (Return, Mlv) 11.50 A Body That Works. (Ml, R) 3.05 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 4.40 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 Dennis Cometti: Centimetre Perfect. (PGalv) Looks at the life of Dennis Cometti. 10.45 Unfiltered. (PG) 11.15 Stumble. (PGal) 11.45 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.15 The Fear Index. (MA15+asv) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.45 To Be Advised. 9.45 9News Late. 10.15 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.15 The Essex Millionaire Murders. (Mdv, R) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Next Stop. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Gogglebox Australia. (R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.30 Boston Blue. (Mv) Sean and Jonah go undercover to track down a dangerous new threat affecting Boston’s young adults. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) 11.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.25pm Numberblocks. 2.45 Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 The Piano. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.20pm Leguizamo Does America. 3.10 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Precious Metal: A Love Story. 9.25 Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. 10.20 Ramy. 11.20 The Americans. 12.10am Brassic. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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

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

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Go! (2020, PG) 7.55 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 10.55 Gravity. (2013, M) 12.35pm A Private Function. (1984, M) 2.15 The Silver Brumby. (1993, PG) 4.00 Selkie. (2000, PG) 5.40 The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 7.35 Casablanca. (1942, PG) 9.30 Molly’s Game. (2017, M) 12.05am One Cut Of The Dead. (2017, MA15+, Japanese) 1.55 Mad Heidi. (2022, MA15+) 3.35 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.30 Engineering Disasters. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Outback Truckers. 2.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. (Return) 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Meg. (2018, M) 10.45 Seinfeld. 11.45 Jane The Virgin. 12.35am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.30 Legacies. 2.20 Parental Guidance. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Friday Night Thunder. 8.30 Pro Bull Riding: USA. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: Kimmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning Of Empathy. (2021) 12.45am Late Programs.

THURSDAY, September 24 ABC TV (2)

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6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (Final, PGl, R) 11.00 Small Town Scandal. (Madv, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Falling. (Final, Ml, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 2.55 Grand Designs Transformations. (R) 3.55 Frankie Drake. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (PGl, R) 11.10 Canal Boat Diaries. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (Final, PGa, R) 3.00 The Cook Up. (R) 3.30 The Crusaders: Fortresses Of Faith. (PG, R) 4.35 Plating Locally. (R) 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 11.00 Building The Dream. (R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.25 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PGa) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. 9.30 The Cage. (Ml, R) 10.15 ABC Late News. 10.30 The Business. (R) 10.50 Death Valley. (PGa, R) 11.35 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (Mv, R) 12.20 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Hollywood Crime Story. (Mdv) 8.30 9/11: One Day In America: I’m Coming For You, Brother. (Ma, R) 9.25 Say Nothing. (Final, MA15+lv) Dolours breaks the IRA’s code of silence. 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Reyka. (MA15+asv) 11.50 Prisoner. (MA15+av, R) 2.10 Mountain Vets. (PG, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) A familiar face returns to Summer Bay. 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Sam Pang, Mick Molloy and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL in the lead up to the AFL Grand Final. 10.00 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions: Immortality. (Ml) 11.25 Kick Ons. 12.00 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R) 8.30 MOVIE: I’m Chevy Chase And You’re Not. (2025, MA15+aadl, R) 10.30 9News Late. 11.00 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGm) 11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.40 Pointless. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG, R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Joe and Ashlea need a dog to tire out their sons. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mmv) The team investigates the suspicious death of a US Naval officer who’d just learned he was going to be a father. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (Ms, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Gardening Australia Junior. 3.00 Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.00 Andy’s Global Adventures. 4.30 SuperKitties. 5.15 Octonauts. 5.50 PJ Masks. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.55 72 Cutest Animals. 10.25 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 11.55 DW The Day. 12.25pm Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. 2.15 Stories From The Cities. 2.45 Insight. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Alone Belgium. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Secrets Declassified With David Duchovny. 9.20 Alone. 11.30 The Americans. 12.25am The Old Man. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 Better Homes. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Medical Emergency. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Malaysia Kitchen. 2.30 The Aussie Property Flippers. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Medical Emergency. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Father Brown. 8.30 Shetland. 11.10 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Seaway. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon As Time Goes By. 1.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Spring And Port Wine. (1970, PG) 5.30 Poirot. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Footy Show Grand Final: My Room Telethon. 9.30 Shakespeare And Hathaway. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Late Programs.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Return Of The Soldier. (1982, PG) 7.55 I Accidentally Wrote A Book. (2024, PG, Hungarian) 9.45 Vai. (2019, PG) 11.25 How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. (2024, PG, Thai) 1.50pm Born To Dance. (2015, PG) 3.40 Go! (2020, PG) 5.35 Gurrumul. (2017, PG) 7.30 Escape From Alcatraz. (1979, M) 9.35 Eye In The Sky. (2015, M) 11.30 Suffragette. (2015, M) 1.30am Eager Bodies. (2003, MA15+, French) 3.20 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Storage Wars. 11.30 Engineering Disasters. 12.30pm Tougher In Alaska. 1.30 Highway Patrol. 2.30 The Force: BTL. 3.30 Engineering Disasters. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 7. Geelong v Hawthorn. 9.15 MOVIE: The Woman King. (2022, M) Midnight Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.40pm Baywatch. 3.40 Seinfeld. 4.40 Addams Family. 5.40 Bewitched. 6.40 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: A Star Is Born. (2018, M) 11.15 Seinfeld. 11.45 Rugby Heaven. 12.45am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.45 Legacies. 2.35 Parental Guidance. 3.45 Explore. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Mia & Codie. 5.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. Noon Pro Bull Riding: USA. 1.00 Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.25 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Thalu. 5.00 Ocean Warriors: Mission Ready. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Undiscovered Vistas. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 Rabbit Fall. (Premiere) 9.00 MOVIE: Seven Samurai. (1954, PG) 12.30am Late Programs.

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

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MEDOWIE Football Club has had phenomenal success in the 2026 Newcastle Football Community interdistrict junior and senior competitions. In one of their finest seasons on record, the Bumblebees have annexed six championship titles - a magnificent accomplishment for the Port Stephens-based club. Three Medowie FC teams - the Boys under-12/1, Girls under-13/1 and the Mens over-35/1 outfits - captured minor premiership and major championship doubles to cap memorable campaigns. Club official Alice Lavender told News Of The Area that the Bumblebees had 10 teams qualify for this year’s Newcastle Community interdistrict finals series. “Six of those sides advanced to the grand final, and all won major premierships - a tremendous feat,” she said. The other Medowie teams to win major premierships were the Boys under-15/1, Boys under-17/1 and All Age Men combinations. CONTINUED Page 22

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