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A RARE moment in a Port Stephens backyard has earned local wildlife photographer Nikki Kenwrick two major honours in the 2026 Australian Native Bee Association Photography Competition.

Nikki was named both Overall Winner and People’s Choice Winner for her striking image, ‘RIP Queen’ Tetragonula carbonaria. The photograph captures an

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PORT Stephens Council’s investigation into the large electrical cabinets appearing across Medowie

and surrounding suburbs is ongoing, with the operator still yet to provide clear information about the purpose or contents of the units. Council previously confirmed the boxes were installed without prior notification and that, during

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Anna Bay's aquatic weed infestation By Althea GUINSBERG MORE than 100 tonnes of Frogbit has been removed from properties around Anna Bay after Port Stephens Council uncovered the region’s first known infestation of the invasive aquatic weed. The discovery was made during routine monitoring by the Council's Environmental Operations Team, which quickly moved to stop the weed spreading into local waterways. Frogbit is a prohibited weed across NSW because of the damage it can cause if it becomes established. It grows quickly across the surface of waterways, where it can crowd out native plants, smother aquatic habitats and interfere with drainage. The thick mats can also make deep water appear to be solid ground, creating a risk for people, pets and livestock. Over 20 days, Council staff worked across 25 properties, treating about 9000 square metres of water surface and removing more than 100 tonnes of plant material.

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Environmental Operations Team Leader Brayden Luke said finding the weed early was key. “Early detection by our biosecurity team allowed Council to act immediately, successfully preventing this high-risk weed from establishing itself in our region,” he said. Council has not been able to establish exactly how the weed arrived in Port Stephens, although it is believed it may have been accidentally disposed of from an aquarium. The clean-up involved Council staff working closely with landholders to access a complex drainage network and identify affected areas. Brayden said the cooperation of the landholders was appreciated by the team. Council used mechanical removal as well as approved herbicide treatment. While non-chemical methods are preferred where practical, the size of the infestation meant herbicide was considered the most effective way to make sure the weed was controlled. The work is now complete, but Council will continue monitoring the affected sites at least twice a

year to check for regrowth. Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson said protecting the area’s waterways was a shared responsibility. “Our pristine local

q Frogbit discovered in the waterway around Anna Bay. Photo: Port Stephens Council.

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Information is correct at time of printing. For up-to-date information visit Council’s DA Tracker at datracker.portstephens.nsw.gov.au or contact us on 4988 0255.

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S4.55(1A) Modification to caravan recreation area – amend to extend 16-2024-135-3 approved parking area to provide additional 21 caravan storage spaces

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Construction and use of 2 industrial buildings and 16-2026-470-1 site works for a general industrial development and ancillary office Dual occupancy and 2 lot 16-2026-471-1 Strata subdivision Change of use – indoor 16-2026-473-1 recreation facility – gym (24/7), external signage Caravan park alterations 16-2026-465-1 – install 2 water tanks

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q The waterway after the Frogbit infestation was removed. Photo: Port Stephens Council.

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suspected plant should not disturb it, as broken pieces can spread the weed. Sightings can be reported to Council at weeds@ portstephens.nsw.gov.au.

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Mayor Anderson said. Residents are being asked to keep an eye out for Frogbit’s small, round, glossy green leaves and tiny white flowers. Anyone who spots a

waterways and unique natural environments are what makes Port Stephens such a beautiful place to live and protecting them is an absolute priority for both Council and our community,”

S4.55(1A) Modification to dwelling alterations, 16-2025-221-2 new garage, swimming pool and retaining walls – design changes S4.55(2) Modification to dwelling alterations and 16-2025-413-3 demolition of swimming pool – design change

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DA NO: 16-2026-462-1 DEVELOPMENT SITE: LOT: 100, 101 & 102 DP: 1295775 - 5, 9 & 11 Jeffries Circuit WILLIAMTOWN PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION: Four-into-four lot subdivision comprising Lots 202, 203, 204 and 205 in DP 1310373, and boundary adjustment between Lot 100 and Lot 101 in DP1295775 APPLICANT: GREATER NEWCASTLE AEROTROPOLIS PTY LTD CONSENT AUTHORITY: Port Stephens Council ASSESSING OFFICER: Isaac Lancaster: 4988 0566 or isaac.lancaster@portstephens.nsw.gov.au NOTIFICATION PERIOD: 28 Days (27/08/2026 – 24/09/2026) SUBMISSION DUE DATE: 24/09/2026 Where to view information: Online

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Anyone can make a submission to Council during the exhibition period. If the submission is an objection, then the grounds of the objection must be clearly specified. Submissions can be made in any format (including video or audio), which can be sent via email and is less than 10mb in size.

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Please note: All written submissions received during the exhibition period will be considered by Council during the assessment of the DA. Submissions are considered to be ‘open access information’ under Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009, (GIPA) and are made publicly available on Council’s DA Tracker. Personal identifiable information is redacted from submissions uploaded to DA Tracker. If you have made a reportable political donation or gift donations (including donations of or more than $1,000) in the last 2 years, your submission will need to be accompanied by a ‘Political Donations and Gift Disclosure Declaration’ form. Visit Council’s website for details and/or a disclosure form.

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At the 28 July 2026 Council meeting, the draft Road Futures Strategy was endorsed and now on public exhibition until Wednesday 9 September 2026.

At the 28 July 2026 Council meeting, the draft Pathways Plan was endorsed and now on public exhibition until Wednesday 9 September 2026.

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State selection for Tomaree High touch stars By Chris KARAS

TOMAREE High School is proving a breeding ground for natural touch football talent. Outstanding wing prospect Will Doherty is one of three local athletes from the educational sporting stronghold to gain selection in this year’s NSW Combined High Schools (NSW CHS) representative squads. Seventeen-year-old Doherty is a trump card and try-scoring phenomenon who will line up for the NSW CHS Opens team at the NSW All Schools Touch Football Championships. He earned his representative spurs with classy performances for the Hunter Boys Open team at the recent NSW CHS Sports Association Touch Football tournament at Coffs Harbour. The Hunter team finished

runners- up to Sydney North after suffering a 9-7 loss in the championship final - the side’s only defeat in the series. Will was joined in the Hunter squad by talented sixteen year old Tomaree High colleague Zeke Hay of Fingal Bay, regarded as one of the region’s most promising middles. Both played key roles as Hunter posted victories over Riverina (11-2), Sydney North (4-2), Sydney East (10-4), Sydney South West (11 -0), North Coast (10-6), Western (10-1), North West (10-4), Sydney West (10-2) and South Coast (10-6) before toppling Western (11-1) in a semi final. Other Tomaree High athletes to earn touch football honours were top middle prospect Maebel Colley and the quicksilver Mia

McDonald, who were selected in the NSW CHS Under 15s Girls team. All four students are junior products of the Nelson Bay Touch Football Association with Doherty (Opens), Hay (Under 16s) and Colley (Under 14s) also being named in the NSW Touch Merit Teams after skilful performances at this year’s Junior Regional Championships on the Central Coast. Young guns Maebel and Mia are representing NSW CHS at this week’s NSW All Schools Touch Football 15 Years & Under State Selections at the Canterbury Velodrome in Earlwood. The statewide tournament concludes with the All Schools State Final next Wednesday September 2 at Kingsway Playing Fields in Werrington.

forum brought together scientists to discuss coastal erosion, oyster reef restoration, kelp forests and the deaths of green sea turtles in the bay. EcoNetwork president Iain Watt spoke about the increasing pressure on the Port Stephens coastline from

rising sea levels and stronger storms. He said sea levels had risen by about 10cm since 1993, with Nelson Bay now experiencing high tides where there was little or no dry beach. Mr Watt also spoke about the different ways

Emerging Nelson Bay touch football juniors Zeke Hay and Will Doherty. Photo: Nelson Bay Touch Football.

Port Stephens’ changing coastline By Althea GUINSBERG

THE changing Port Stephens coastline and the health of its marine life were the focus of a National Science Week forum held at Tomaree Library on 23 August. Hosted by the Port Stephens EcoNetwork, the

people have tried to protect the shoreline, including sandbags, rock walls and beach nourishment. He said some of these methods could simply move the erosion problem further along the coast. One possible solution discussed was the use of submerged reefs or breakwaters to reduce wave energy and help hold sand on beaches.

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There was also some good news from Vicky Cole of the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, who spoke about local oyster reef restoration. Research has found rockbased reefs can be highly successful at attracting oysters, while the restored reefs provide habitat for fish. Scientist Tom Davis, from the Port Stephens Fisheries Institute, explained that large amounts of freshwater

entering the bay could cause problems for shallow kelp forests, with kelp particularly affected at depths of up to five metres. The recovery of marine life can take months, with kelp, sponges and corals all affected by the changes. The deaths of 79 green sea turtles in Port Stephens during 2025 were also discussed. Irukandji Shark and Ray marine vet Dr Tom Tran said testing had not found one particular toxin or disease responsible. Instead, a combination of factors, including changing salinity, increased sediment and cold winter temperatures, may have placed the turtles under too much stress. The event gave the community an opportunity to hear directly from scientists about some of the changes happening in Port Stephens and the work being done to better understand and protect the bay. q EcoNetwork president Ian Watt giving an in-depth presentation on coastal erosion. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

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New plan puts Port Stephens pathways in focus

q Residents attend the information forum at Soldiers Point. Photo: Mark Watson, Port Stephens Councillor.

By Althea GUINSBERG PORT Stephens Council is asking residents to have their say on how future pathway projects across the area should be prioritised. Port Stephens News Of The Area attended the last of the community information forums at Soldiers Point last Thursday night, where Council staff outlined the updated Port Stephens Pathways Plan and explained how proposed projects would be assessed. The updated plan replaces the previous 2016 plan and introduces a new way of ranking pathway projects. A Port Stephens Council engineer said the previous plan identified where pathways were needed, but did not provide a clear way of determining which projects should be completed first. The new approach considered a number of factors, including connections to schools, shops, recreation areas, aged care facilities and other community destinations. “We know that there are gaps in the network, and we want to prioritise filling those gaps,” the engineer said. The proposed pathways have been divided into two broad categories –

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circumstances change. Community feedback is now being sought on the draft plan. Residents can view the proposed pathway projects and provide feedback, including identifying connections they believe are missing or should be considered. The public exhibition closes on 9 September 2026. For residents, the consultation provides an opportunity to look at the proposed pathway network and consider whether it reflects the needs of their local area. Submissions can be made through Port Stephens Council’s public exhibition process.

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Rare shot of native queen's removal FROM Page 1 unusual moment in the life of a native stingless bee colony, with a worker bee removing a dead queen from the hive. Remarkably, Nikki did not have to travel to a remote national park or wait for hours in the bush to capture the award-winning shot, as it unfolded in her own backyard. “I happened to notice a worker bee removing a dead queen from the hive, which is something that is rarely seen, let alone photographed,” Nikki said. “I grabbed my camera and was lucky enough to capture the moment as it happened.” The competition was judged by awardwinning nature photographers Charles Davis, Jannico Kelk and James Dorey, while the People’s Choice category was decided by popular vote during the Australian Native Bee Conference. For Nikki, receiving recognition from both professional judges and the public made the win particularly special. “It was incredibly exciting, particularly

because wildlife photography is such a strong and competitive field,” she said. “The People’s Choice was especially meaningful because it meant the image had connected with many people beyond the judging panel.” Living in Port Stephens provides Nikki with no shortage of inspiration, with the region’s wildlife giving her opportunities to observe the behaviours that often become the focus of her work. “I’ve always been fascinated by animals and their behaviour, and photography gives me a way to slow down and really observe them,” she said. “Living in Port Stephens, I’m surrounded by wildlife every day, which is a constant source of inspiration.” Nikki has previously taken first place in a BirdLife Australia photography competition, with her image featured in its 2026 calendar supporting bird conservation. Her latest success also shines a light on some of Australia’s smallest wildlife.

q The winning photograph, ‘R.I.P. Queen’. Photo: Nikki Kenwrick. “I hope my photographs encourage people to stop and notice the wildlife around them, especially the smaller creatures that are often overlooked,” Nikki said.

“If they help people appreciate our native bees and understand how important they are to our environment, then I’ve achieved something worthwhile.”

kids helpline CEO Tracy Adams said those conversations needed to continue at home and throughout the community. “But the conversation can't stop when the lesson ends,” Ms Adams said. “Children and young people need to know that when something is happening in their lives, whether it's bullying or something else, they can reach out and someone will be there.” For Port Stephens parents and carers, that could mean making a deliberate effort to ask children about what is happening at school, online, on the sporting field, and within friendship groups, and making sure they know where to seek help. The need is particularly significant in NSW, which recorded the highest number of contacts to Kids Helpline of any state or territory between January and June this year, with 18,646 contacts. NSW also accounted for 27 per cent of the service's crisis interventions. Nationally, Kids Helpline has responded to 1,512 bullying-related counselling contacts this year, while bullying remains the number one reason young people access information and resources on its website. Of particular concern, one in eight young people seeking counselling support about bullying also reported current thoughts of suicide. “We know suicide is complex and there is rarely one single cause,” Ms Adams said. “What this data reinforces is why we need to reach young people early, give them somewhere safe to talk about what's

happening and support them before issues become more complex.” The figures also reinforce why adults should not wait for a young person to raise the subject themselves. Kids Helpline is available free and confidentially around the clock for young people aged five to 25, with qualified counsellors accessible by phone on 1800 55 1800 or through webchat. As Ms Adams put it: “Supporting the wellbeing of young people is something we all have a role in. Governments have a role. Schools, families and communities have a role.” Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25. Qualified counsellors at Kids Helpline are available anytime and for any reason. For over 35 years, children and young people in Australia have been turning to professional counsellors at Kids Helpline, no matter who they are or what they want to talk about. Over this time, the service has responded to more than 9 million contacts. For some young people, connecting with Kids Helpline has been a life-saving experience, while for others it’s about practical help and emotional support at the critical moment they need someone to listen. Young people seeking help can call 1800 55 1800 or via webchat at kidshelpline.com. au, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Local students given a boost towards big careers

q Rotary scholarship recipients Zoe Beks and Olivia Smith with Geoff Robinson, president of Rotary Club of Nelson Bay. Photo: Rotary Club of Nelson Bay.

Rotary backs the next generation of local professionals by awarding three scholarships

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THREE local students pursuing careers in engineering, social work and medicine have received a helping hand with their studies, with the benefits of that support expected to flow back into the Tomaree community. The Rotary Club of Nelson Bay has awarded its 2026 Centenary Scholarships to Salamander Bay’s Billy Diemar and local women Olivia Smith and Zoe Beks. Established in 2005, the scholarship provides financial assistance to local students undertaking certificate, diploma, degree or postgraduate studies that will enhance their chosen vocation. Importantly, applicants must also demonstrate how the outcomes of their studies could benefit the Tomaree community. Billy, who received his scholarship in May, is studying a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Newcastle

and will use the funding towards an Honours project. Olivia is already working in disability support and other community-based support roles while studying a Bachelor of Social Work through Southern Cross University. Zoe has embarked on a significant fiveyear study journey at the University of Newcastle towards becoming a doctor. For each recipient, the scholarship provides practical financial support at a time when the costs associated with tertiary education can place additional pressure on students.

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For the wider community, it represents an investment in local people developing skills in fields that have the potential to make a tangible difference to the region. The scholarship itself grew from a worldwide Rotary initiative marking the organisation’s centenary in 2005, when clubs were encouraged to establish projects of “ongoing significance” within their communities. Nelson Bay Rotary responded by creating a scholarship specifically for local students, a program that has now continued for 21 years. The club said the scholarship had demonstrated both its “ongoing significance” and its ability to create a “lasting impact” for recipients and the Tomaree community. That philosophy aligns with Rotary International’s current call for clubs to pursue projects that “Create Lasting Impact”. More than two decades after the first scholarship was established, supporting local students to build careers, expertise and knowledge remains a simple way of investing not only in individuals, but in the future strength of the community they call home.

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a meeting with the company believed to be responsible, staff were not given any details about what was inside the cabinets. The matter has since been escalated, with Council seeking legal advice and requesting that federal authorities review the operator’s telecommunications licence. Several of the boxes display a contact number intended for public inquiries. News Of The Area has called this number daily throughout the past week. Each call goes directly to an answering machine and, although the recorded message states that calls will

be returned, no response has been received. Residents have reported the same experience. News Of The Area sought comment from Port Stephens MP Kate Washington. Her office confirmed that Ms Washington did not hold any additional information on the boxes and that telecommunications matters fell under federal responsibility. Research conducted independently by News Of The Area suggests the boxes have been rolled out on road reserves and thus fall under the federal Telecommunications Act 1997. This legislation grants licensed carriers the right

to install certain types of telecommunications infrastructure on public land. Due to what may be perceived as a regulatory loophole, the carriers do not require local council planning approval, public consultation, or prior resident notification. News Of The Area contacted the Federal Member for Paterson, Meryl Swanson MP for clarification on the matter but was still awaiting a response when this newspaper went into production. News of The Area will continue to seek definitive answers. Anyone with experiences or information please reach out to ruby@newsofthearea. com.au

q One of the boxes that has residents and Council mystified. Photo: Ruby Van De Wijgaart.

Bringing science to life at Tomaree Library By Althea GUINSBERG WHAT do you get when you mix Lego, an iPad and a group of curious Port Stephens kids? A lesson in science that doesn’t feel much like a lesson at all. Children aged seven to 12 have been getting hands-on at Port Stephens Libraries as part of a special Science Week activity using Lego Education Spike. The children build flowers and a pollinator from Lego before using coding on an iPad to make their creation move from flower to flower. Tomaree Library Team Leader Leigh Morrisey said the activity was about more than simply putting Lego pieces together. “They’re not only just building a little Lego world, but they’re also actually building a Lego world q Lego meets science with Team Leader Leigh Morrisey. Photo: Althea Guinsberg.

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get the kids to end the week well,” Leigh said. Parents have also been enthusiastic about the programs, with feedback often asking for more activities. “They love it because the most important thing is it keeps their child engaged for that Thursday afternoon,” Leigh said. And for children who already love technology, the activities offer a chance to use it differently. Rather than simply sitting behind a screen, they are learning how to give instructions to a robot; work out why something isn’t moving, and try again. For Leigh, that is exactly what a modern library can offer. “Learning is just as important as fun,” Leigh said. With more coding, robotics, craft and other activities planned across the year, Tomaree and Raymond Terrace libraries are proving there is a lot more to a library than books. Sometimes, you just need a box of Lego to discover it.

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LAST month, Port Stephens Council (PSC) pledged not to build on the Mambo-Wanda Wetlands buffer zone as part of a revised Place Plan for the Salamander Bay Town Centre. While the concession has been well-received by environmental groups, there are still unresolved concerns for the future of the wetlands. Iain Watt, Marine Scientist and president of EcoNetwork Port Stephens, said that it was essential that Council put the environment before everything else. “This is not anti-development,” said Mr Watt in an address to Council. “Our economy is a direct expression of our ecology, not separate from it. Environmental primacy is not a constraint on prosperity - it is a precondition.” While Mr Watt welcomed the move towards an ECO certification for Port Stephens, which Council recently undertook, he argued that it would be a meaningful change only if it was backed by genuine environmental primacy. EcoNetwork is urging PSC to carefully consider the ways in which Port Stephens’ natural assets contribute to the area, and how they should be protected from their ongoing degradation.

q Revised plan for the Salamander Bay Town Centre. Image from Iain Watt’s public access to Port Stephens Council on 11 August 2026.

Intact wetlands naturally provide environmental services such as flood and pollution control, sediment settlement and carbon sequestration; the cost for the installation of infrastructure performing the same functions could run well into the tens of millions. Instead, the original Salamander Bay Town Centre Plan risked complete wetland collapse.

While PSC has argued to revise the plan to reduce its footprint, Mr Watt suggested that the entire project needs to “go back to the drawing board,” and that housing “needs a paradigm shift”. “I cannot see how the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre can ever be a town centre,” he told News of the Area. “They seem to be in a headlong rush to meet housing goals, [...]

forgetting about the infrastructure that’s required. We all hear about the problem with the roads. They continue to allow larger and larger houses to get built, which need larger and larger trucks to drive on roads that were never designed for them. It’s a never-ending cycle.” EcoNetwork has described the location of the Salamander Bay Shopping Centre as “urban sprawl with no real cohesion,” arguing

that Nelson Bay already organically fulfills the function of town centre and is where tourists should be funneled into. “Every family and the future generations will benefit from a protected, well-managed Mambo Wetland. It’s time to decide, once and for all, what this asset is really worth to us and protect it accordingly.”

q The Mambo-Wanda wetlands provide a space to teach children about the natural world. Image from Iain Watt’s public access to Port Stephens Council on 11 August 2026.

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Term 3 Week 5 PBL winners SALT Ash Public School Salt Ash Public School is proud to stand alongside other schools in the Port Stephens PBL community. This presentation gives us the chance to pause and celebrate the positive difference our students make not only within our classrooms, but across the wider community. At Salt Ash, our values of Positive, Respectful and Safe are at the heart of everything we do. Through PBL, we bring these values to life, creating a culture where students encourage one another, take responsibility for their choices, and show pride in their learning and actions. We are especially proud of the way our students are developing into thoughtful, caring young citizens. Whether it’s offering a helping hand, speaking with kindness, or showing resilience when faced with challenges, they remind us each day of the importance of community. These awards showcase the strength of the Port Stephens PBL partnership and the way our schools support and lift each other up. A big thank you goes to our families, staff, and community members who continue to stand beside our students and walk with them on their learning journey. The winners of the Term 3 Week 5 PBL awards were:

Irrawang PS Alinta has been nominated for displaying our school values of Safety, Responsibility, Learning and Respect while at Showcase. She represented Irrawang Public School with pride by demonstrating outstanding behaviour, beautiful manners and the ability to stay focused on her job throughout the day and night. Well done Alinta! You are a Superstar!

Raymond Terrace PS Jamie-Lee consistently demonstrates care and kindness towards others, creating a positive and supportive environment. She looks after younger students on the bus, offering assistance to ensure they feel safe. Jamie-Lee’s thoughtful actions are greatly appreciated by everyone.

Grahamstown PS Aria is nominated for her kindness and the wonderful example she sets for others. At Showcase, she proudly represented Grahamstown Public School by encouraging and cheering on other students during their performances. She had thoughtful things to say about each group, appreciating how interesting and enjoyable their performances were. While waiting for her own rehearsal and performance, Aria included others in games and quiet play, making sure everyone felt welcome and involved. Her caring

and inclusive nature is a wonderful example of our PBL values. Well done, Aria

Irrawang HS Congratulations to Year 10 student, Lusk, who was nominated by a community member for his wonderful contribution during the last school holidays. Lusk volunteered at TLC Early Education Centre, taking part in NAIDOC activities with the young children. We are incredibly proud of the positive way he represented Irrawang High School and our community by demonstrating our school PBL values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best

Hunter River HS Lily is nominated for her outstanding community spirit. Lily helped Raymond Terrace Public School by umpiring at the NSW Netball Cup. She was punctual, polite, and supportive of players

PORT STEPHENS News Of The Area q A presentation recognising the efforts of Term 3 Week 5 Positive Behaviour for Learning award winners was held recently at Salt Ash Public School. Photo: Supplied.

who were learning to play. Lily provided lovely feedback and was a fair umpire. Well done, Lily!

Salt Ash PS Holden has been nominated for this award for his enthusiastic participation in netball at the Stage 2 Schools Cup Gala Day. He demonstrated outstanding leadership and team spirit. Acting like a team manager, Holden helped organise training sessions, provided constant positive support and encouragement, assisted with managing equipment and gave 110% effort throughout the day. Well done, Holden! Medowie PS Noah is always willing to lend a helping hand. He regularly stays behind each afternoon to help pack away and organise the classroom, ensuring it is ready for learning the next day. His kindness, initiative and positive attitude

make him a wonderful role model. Congratulations, Noah!

Seaham PS Lilly is a member of the very successful Seaham school netball team. Recently the team competed successfully in the NSW schools knockout. The coaching staff acknowledged Lilly as displaying outstanding sportsmanship on the day. Her leadership, care of team mates and opponents was evident during the competition. Karuah PS Yushika is nominated for her consistency in demonstrating the Community PBL value of ‘Respect for Success’. She is a friendly, helpful, and dedicated learner, who shows perseverance and pride in her efforts and never gives up. Yushika’s positive attitude, exemplary behaviour and commitment to learning inspire those around her. Way to go Yushika!

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assess older Australians seeking government-funded aged care, under a spotlight. People with serious and lifelimiting illness have enormous diversity of needs, and those needs often change very quickly as their condition progresses, according to Dr Hatherly, CEO of PCA, the national peak body for palliative care.

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understanding of the needs of the individual. “Failing to understand this complexity or the trajectory of change during an assessment can mean people aren’t receiving the support they need, or in some cases that they’re approved for the wrong type or level of support.” A significant gap was the absence of a specific assessment

of palliative care needs in the IAT. The problem is compounded by the eligibility rules for the Support at Home End-of-Life Pathway, which require a doctor or nurse practitioner to estimate that a person has three months or less to live. “Predicting exactly how long someone has left to live is inherently difficult, particularly for people with dementia, frailty, neurological conditions, heart failure and other illnesses that do not follow a predictable course,” Dr Hatherly added. PCA wants people with advanced life-limiting illness to receive priority access to Support at Home when their needs are urgent, and is calling for: - Palliative care needs to be specifically identified through aged care assessment. - A trial of evidence-based alternatives to eligibility for the End-of-Life Pathway which don’t rely on clinical assessment of life expectancy. - Priority access to Support at Home for people with advanced life-limiting illness whose needs are urgent.

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Field invasion Raymond Terrace playing fields devastated by unknown driver By Nico LOMBARDO IT was a rough awakening for sports clubs members at Raymond Terrace’s Lakeside Sporting Complex, who discovered that someone had driven a car on the playing fields overnight, significantly damaging them. “We’ve had motorbikes coming into our fields years ago,” Raymond Terrace Roosters President Craig Langdon told News of the Area, “and the West Ward Councillors gave us a grant to put up a fence.” Unfortunately, this time the fence was not enough to stop the vehicle that smashed through it, ripping up dirt and crashing into a goal post before disappearing. Port Stephens Council staff and Raymond Terrace Police promptly arrived on the scene. While the perpetrator is still unknown,

investigations are under way, as well as efforts to quickly resolve the situation for the clubs. The timing of this act of vandalism could not have been more unfortunate, as the Raymond Terrace Roosters and Raymond Terrace Magpies junior teams have been preparing for their finals games. As a silver lining, Mr Langdon said that he was overjoyed at the outpouring of support that the Roosters club received from the community, and deeply grateful to Council and police for their quick responses. “We’ve been inundated with calls from other clubs offering their fields to help our kids train,” he commented. “Both our senior clubs have reached out to us to offer their assistance as well.” The cost of the necessary repairs will ultimately fall on the clubs themselves, putting extra strain on all the volunteers running the clubs and facilities. Mr Langdon encouraged community members willing to show support to contact the club, and to look out for the fundraiser hosted at the Raymond Terrace Bowling Club on Saturday 29 August. “We will rebuild, we will get on with it through the support of our community,” he concluded. q Pictures of the damage at the Raymond Terrace Lakeside Sporting Complex. Images: Raymond Terrace Roosters Facebook page.

Marauders square off with Easts in Shield decider By Chris KARAS MEDOWIE Marauders Rugby Club is on the brink of premiership glory in the 2026 Hunter Suburban Rugby Patrons Shield B Grade competition. The rejuvenated Marauders will do battle with Mayfield East in this Saturday’s B Grade Shield Grand Final at Newcastle’s No 2 Sportsground and are hungry for success. Hayden Thompson’s charges face a tough Easts combination in the trophy decider that has struck top form at the business end of the Patrons Shield. A victory over their Mayfield rivals will cap a memorable campaign for the Marauders, who finished minor premiers on 37 points with eight wins from 12 fixtures. For most of the 2026 season, the local Medowie rugby heroes have captured the imagination of diehard supporters with their style of rugby built on solid defence and enterprising attack. Player coach Thompson knows he has a talented squad capable of lifting the trophy and performing in the pressure moments. The Marauders demonstrated their

power, class and “cool heads” when they toppled second ranked Singleton Bulls 13-10 in a classic qualifying final on August 15. But it is the Easts club that now looms as a major threat for the title after eliminating the Bulls 23-12 in last weekend’s preliminary final in Newcastle. Medowie’s Grand Finał squad features Jacob Montgomery, Brody Morley, Byron Lutelu, player coach Hayden Thompson, Jack Fleming, Jayden Newson, Dan Murphy, Carl Newson, Simi Asomua (captain), James Foster, Eric Tolhurst, Steven Smith, Mitchell Goodman, Jake Lightbody, Sam Holbert; Interchange: Luke Hogarth, Daniel Collins, Mitch Powell, Jonathon Abel, Alex Holbert, Dwayne Fleming, Adam Beehag, Ned Twelvetree, Harley Stevenson and Oliver Stokes. q Medowie Rugby Club’s popular assistant coach and manager John McManus has proved a vital cog during the Marauders’ Grand Final charge. Photo: Medowie Rugby

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fully furnished with new furniture • Recently updated kitchen featuring quality appliances, new benchtops • 5 bedroom home with sparkling in ground pool. and standout tiling • Timber flooring through living area with split • Formal entrance opening onto grand staircase. system air conditioning • Open plan living flowing to the balcony with • Step down lounge & formal dining area. north facing water views. $630,000 to • Separate kitchen and dining• room with cathedral ceilings. Both bedrooms generously sized with built-in $660,000 robes; bedroom with ensuite • 5 bedroom home with sparkling inmain ground pool. • Secure undercover parking, extra storage and • Formal entrance opening onto staircase. lift grand access within a well-managed complex • Resort-style • Step down lounge & formal dining area.complex complete with swimming pool 2 1kitchen and dining room with cathedral ceilings. 2 • Separate • Prime Nelson Bay location — walk to cafés, restaurants, marina, shops and transport

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Just Moments to the Water – A Home to Make Your Own 8 Mary Street Soldiers Point 3 Bed, 1 Bath,1 Car Market Preview

OFFERED to the market for the first time in 27 years, this muchloved home presents an amazing lifestyle opportunity, positioned approximately 150 metres from the Mary’s Beach waterfront. A rare opportunity for first home buyers, downsizers or investors to secure a freestanding home in a fantastic Port Stephens location. Imagine starting your morning with a walk by the water, enjoying an afternoon swim or finishing the day with sunset drinks at the marina. The lifestyle on offer here is all about convenience and enjoying everything Port Stephens has to offer. Set on a generous 574m² block, this is the type of property

first home buyers will want to secure — a freestanding home with its own yard, plenty of space and an enviable location close to the water, public school, clubs, restaurants and local amenities. The home features three bedrooms, all with built-in robes and ceiling fans, with a Jack-andJill bathroom and separate toilet. The kitchen is neat and functional and benefits from a new oven and cooktop. The property is fully tiled throughout, apart from the bedrooms, making it practical and easy to maintain. A 3kW solar system provides an added benefit, while the drivethrough carport offers convenient access through to the backyard. At the rear, there is a sizeable shed positioned on a concrete slab, providing an excellent workshop space or the potential to utilise the existing slab for

additional parking or other uses. The property is clean, tidy and move-in ready, allowing you to settle in immediately and gradually put your own stamp on the home. The generous block and usable backyard also provide plenty of scope to explore future improvements. For first home buyers, the opportunity to secure a freestanding home on a generous block this close to the water is

becoming increasingly rare. For downsizers, the property offers a manageable home in a fantastic lifestyle location, while investors will appreciate the location, low-maintenance appeal and future potential. And for buyers simply looking for a relaxed Soldiers Point lifestyle, the position is difficult to beat. Approximately 150m to Mary’s Beach Approximately 500m to

Soldiers Point Public School Approximately 900m to Soldiers Point Bowling Club Approximately 900m to The Cheeky Dog Homes offering this combination of location, land and lifestyle rarely come to market. This is a property you won’t want to miss. Contact Nelson Bay Real Estate today on 02 4981 2655

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I WAS disappointed that the NIMBYS at Shoal Bay grabbed the headlines (‘Troubled path’, NOTA, 20/8/26). This is public land, and public access for everyone should be encouraged. That includes those with disabilities and people with prams. For real answers, it’s well worth a read of the projects update on this pathway on Council’s website. The route was on the 2016 pathway plans so please stop going on about lack of consultation. At last Council has been able

to get 100per cent outside grant funding to at least get it started. Yes, it would have been nice for it to go all the way to Shoal Bay – we just have to wait for funds. Concerns about e-bikes and the like are a police matter. Does that mean we should stop putting in new pathways everywhere? Council – please just get going with this long overdue project. It would be great to have it finished by Christmas. Regards, Margaret Wilkinson, Corlette.

Tomago Aluminium bailout is a crisis created by Government policy DEAR News Of The Area, AUSTRALIANS should be asking a very simple question about the government’s decision to support Tomago Aluminium: how did we get here in the first place? Tomago Aluminium is one of the Hunter’s most important industrial employers and a major contributor to the regional economy. Its future matters - not just to the thousands of people directly and indirectly connected to the smelter, but to the entire Hunter community. Yet we now find ourselves in a position where the government is stepping in to help protect an energy-intensive industry from an electricity market that has become increasingly expensive and uncertain. The irony is difficult to ignore. For years, governments have pursued increasingly ambitious Net Zero policies, promoting the rapid transition away from reliable, dispatchable power while relying more heavily on intermittent renewable generation. At the same time, industry has been expected to absorb the consequences of rising energy costs, network costs and market uncertainty. Now, when one of the Hunter’s biggest industrial employers is under serious

pressure, the government is being asked to help keep the lights on. This is not a criticism of Tomago Aluminium. It is a criticism of the policy settings that have put Australian manufacturing in this position. Tomago cannot simply switch off its furnaces when electricity prices spike and turn them back on when prices fall. Aluminium smelting requires enormous amounts of continuous electricity. It needs reliable, affordable power 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That is precisely why energy policy matters. You cannot simultaneously claim that Australia is becoming an international manufacturing and industrial powerhouse while making the cost and reliability of energy increasingly difficult for major manufacturers to manage. The government cannot continue to celebrate billions of dollars of investment in renewable energy while refusing to acknowledge the consequences for businesses that require reliable electricity. And taxpayers should be entitled to ask: how much will this transition ultimately cost? If government policy contributes to an industry becoming uncompetitive, and government then has to provide financial support to prevent that

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WHEN I am asked, “How are you”, at the supermarket, I always ask the same question back and continue with some friendly smalltalk. My wife tells me the cashier has no interest in how I am, nor are they interested in extending the conversation, and it's just a platitude. What do you think? Gerry M. DEAR Gerry, YOU know, I think it depends on a few things. Personally, I always ask service station attendants or cashiers or wait staff how they are in a reciprocal way, but if they are clearly busy or there is a queue, I make sure any conversation is kept to a minimum. A simple, “I'm well. Thanks for asking. I hope you're having a

Most people are socially aware enough to know that the “How are you?” in a supermarket line is very different to “How are you” when you're reclining on a psychologist's lounge next to a box of tissues and a Lava Lamp. It is imperative that you don't take the question too literally. It would be bad form, for example, while the customer behind you is loading their dairy products, veggies and dog food onto the supermarket conveyor belt for you to say, “Well, Marie, I can see your name is Marie from your name badge. Thank you for asking. And in all honesty, I'm not going so well. Yesterday, I picked up a plastic bottle from the side of the road in my efforts to 'Keep Australia Beautiful'. It was only once it was in my hand, that I realised it was a handmade bong. I'm not saying I am overly familiar with the design specifics of a bong (I admit to a dalliance or two in my youth) but in a line up, I could recognise one. I couldn't, at that point, put it back down, so I continued on my walk, the distinct smell of a Fleetwood Mac concert wafting up to my nostrils in the breeze. As I walked a bit further, a lady (who, I might add, Marie, is known as the town gossiper) started heading towards me. I had no idea what to

brief conversation and continued on our merry way. That evening, I had a quick peruse of my social media and there, on the local community page, was a post from the town gossiper. 'Be kind,' her post said, 'You never know what people are going through.' Accompanying the post was a photo of the back of me. I was clearly holding the offending bong, which I had every intention of putting in the return and earn facility (its barcode still intact). Under this, someone had commented “Dude, Where's My Car?” with three laughing emojis followed by another comment with a link to the National Alcohol and Other Drug hotline. On it went. I tell you, Marie, no good deed goes unpunished ...' At which point, Marie the cashier would no doubt say something like “I'm very sorry, sir, it sounds as though you're having a hard time, but we can't open Register 2 on the weekend and there are now 15 people waiting behind you, including four who are filming you on their Smartphones. Cash or card?” Stick to common (and speedy) niceties, Gerry. Anything more can lead to unintended consequences. Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Plain and simple solution sought for painful plane pinch point By John BLACKBOURN WHY can’t they get this right ? Despite the fact that travel by air has been around since before we were born, airlines still have one outstanding issue that they can’t seem to get right. Have you ever noticed but just accepted that the most chaotic part of travel by air is how they initially get passengers onto the flight? The loading process often resembles that of herding cats but often seems more like its panic time in an emergency as the throng rushes at the terminal gate in order to be first on board, possibly to grab the available overhead locker space for their carry-on excess luggage. Over the years we have seen so many different methods trialled in order to achieve efficient and stressfree boarding, but still the airlines can’t get this simple process to work for them or their passengers. industry from leaving Australia or shutting down, taxpayers are effectively paying twice - first for the policy transition and then to deal with the consequences of it. The Hunter has already seen what happens when governments make major energy policy decisions without properly considering the impact on regional industry. Tomago Aluminium is not just another business. It is part of the Hunter’s industrial backbone. It supports thousands of jobs, contractors, suppliers, families and local businesses. If governments want to pursue Net Zero, they have a responsibility to explain how they intend to protect the industries and communities that built Australia’s economy along the way.

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It should be so simple to achieve this aim. All passengers are firstly issued with a boarding pass, which means that they have been allocated a seat on the aircraft, so there is no need to panic about that. If you book your flight early enough, you are given multiple choices to select where you prefer to sit. Mostly the issue is to make sure you are not placed in the middle seat between the aisle and the window. My preference has always been to sit as far up front as possible, preferably on an aisle and usually on the port side. That preference will differ according to personal choice. But back to the loading conundrum. The aircraft is a long narrow tube with the entrance door near the front, on the left or port side and in front of the wing. So why don’t they load the rear-seat passengers Net Zero cannot simply become a slogan while the bill is handed to Australian workers, manufacturers, businesses and taxpayers. There needs to be an honest conversation about energy security, affordability and reliability. Australia has abundant energy resources. We should be using our natural advantages to provide reliable and affordable power to Australian industry while developing new technologies and reducing emissions responsibly. Instead of continually announcing another subsidy, rescue package or intervention after industry is placed under pressure, governments should be asking a more fundamental question: Why are Australian businesses struggling to compete on energy in a country

first, then work their way forward? At present, most airlines are again trialing the ZONE approach and your zone is also featured on your boarding pass. Some airlines are trying to load the window seats first, which saves passengers finding their seats on the aisle, then needing to move again so that the window brigade can have access to that seat. One US airline, which now boards by zone, allows those who were first to buy their seats into the first zone. You can imagine how that slows the process. Some planes can be loaded through front or rear doors and doesn’t that create issues when people get on through the wrong door? Others use the rush and panic method of first at the gate gets to board first. None of the methods are foolproof so it’s clearly a work in progress. Clearly a simpler and more efficient method of boarding needs to be found.

with some of the world’s greatest energy resources? The answer cannot simply be that taxpayers will keep picking up the tab. The government created the policy framework. It now has a responsibility to own the consequences. The future of Tomago Aluminium - and the future of manufacturing in the Hunter - should not be determined by political slogans. It should be determined by reliable power, affordable energy, sensible policy and protecting Australian jobs. Regards, Troy Radford, Tanilba Bay.

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Hooked on fishing for luderick Stinker's Stories

By John 'Stinker' CLARKE FISHING for luderick has always been a bit of a mystery to me. Sitting for hours, on a hard rock, staring at a float, wishing for it to disappear under the surface. Luderick fishers are a different breed. On one thing they all agree – Don’t tell anyone where you collect the bait of precious green weed, or cabbage! Note: Not that sort of cabbage.

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I find it strange that to catch a fish you use a vegetable! Is there another fish in the ocean that can be caught on a vegetable? A carrot? A potato? What I do know is that fishing for luderick gives much pleasure to many. A recent convert is a friend, Cindy Braun, who experienced the thrill of the disappearing float. This resulted in a fine catch of fish up to an impressive 43cm. New to the game, Cindy had the first requirement – the willingness to learn. She could not have had a better teacher than Laurie Chadder, who has that unique ability to be able to catch anything. An extensive knowledge and a tolerant approach make a good teacher. Cindy is hooked, so you may find her perched up on a rock along the Nelson Bay Breakwall with her rod bending over and a big smile on her face. Fishing is a funny game.

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bream, luderick, drummer, tailor, salmon and groper. Now that the flying fox has rusted away, very rarely do fishers reach the rock; many prefer to motor from the beach launching sites at Fingal and Boat Harbour. It is not only Big Rocky that provides excellent fishing options. There is great rock fishing from the northern corner of Samuari Beach to Skate Bay and further north to the quiet bays on either side of Big Rocky. These bays are gathering places for squid as the sea flattens. These areas can be reached by 4x4 vehicle, turning off Gan Gan Road. A rough track will lead you to Rocky Point, which is a wonderful place to visit, whether you are fishing or not.

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ROCKY Point is one of the best-kept fishing secrets in Port Stephens. Accessible by both 4x4 and boat, this rocky outcrop and the surrounding beaches and bays have a fascinating history of fishing, lobstering and the mining of shell grit. Big Rocky, as the name suggests, is a big rocky outcrop just far enough off the mainland to make it a challenge to reach. Years back a flying fox line from the mainland to the rock was erected. Parts of the structure have withstood time and the elements to still be in place. No longer serviceable, the old structure does give us an insight into the efforts of recreational fishers to reach this fishing hot spot. Big Rocky is considered a great platform for snapper, kingfish, mulloway,

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Grants to curb youth crime COMMUNITY organisations in the Port Stephens region have until 11 September to apply for grants of up to $40,000 for local projects aimed at preventing youth offending and building safer communities. The second round of the State Government’s $5 million Community Safety Investment Fund grant program supports community-led initiatives to tackle youth crime and improve community safety, particularly in regional areas. The first round of the program is already supporting 27 community-led projects across NSW, including night-time safe spaces, an outdoor movie theatre and youth mentoring programs. The second round will provide oneoff grants for projects delivered within 12 months, with $500,000 in funding available

for initiatives that respond to local needs and priorities. The Community Safety Investment Fund is designed to allow local organisations to deliver projects that reflect their communities’ needs, including initiatives involving sports, arts, music, culture, mentoring and other early intervention activities. Community groups delivering skillbuilding programs, cultural activities, youth hubs, new services for young people and other community activities and events are urged to apply. Grant applications targeting areas with the greatest needs and service gaps will be prioritised, as well as programs that support young Aboriginal people. Applications for the second round are

now open and close on 11 September 2026. Minister for Youth Justice Jihad Dib said the program supports young people and their families to achieve lasting change. “We want to support a range of community-led initiatives that build longterm resilience, increase connection to culture and improve social and emotional wellbeing for young people,” he said. “By helping young people build stronger connections with their communities and re-engage with education, training and employment, we can help create better pathways for their future and safer communities for everyone.” For information about the grant program, go to: nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/ community-safety-investment-fund-stream1-round-2-2026-27

Over 50? Check your immunity PORT Stephens residents are being advised to check their immunity to measles. An estimated 1.7 million Australians are not protected against measles, putting individuals and communities at risk of more outbreaks, according to new analysis from the peak immunisation research organisation. National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) data shows more than 80,000 Australian children aged five and under are not fully up-to-date with their childhood vaccinations. The NCIRS study found almost seven per cent of the population was susceptible to measles. According to NSW Health, the first symptoms usually start 10 days after being exposed to the virus but can sometimes take as few as seven or as many as 18 days to appear. Symptoms can include fever, tiredness, a cough, runny nose, sore red eyes and feeling unwell. A few days later, a rash appears. The rash starts on the face, spreads down to the body and lasts for 4-7 days. The rash is generally not itchy. Some people, particularly young children, may also have diarrhoea. NSW Health cautions that measles is a severe disease, and says up to a third of people with measles have complications and many require hospitalisation. Complications of measles can include ear infections, diarrhoea, and pneumonia. About one in every 1000 people with measles develops encephalitis (swelling of the brain). Risk to the highly contagious virus is highest for Australians born from the late 1970s onwards.

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q Measles often manifests with a characteristic rash and a fever that often peaks when the rash is at its worst. Photo: Physicians Premier. Pharmacists have joined doctors in urging Australians to check their measles vaccination status. National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Professor Trent Twomey, said the data served as a timely reminder of the vital role vaccination plays in protecting individuals, families and communities. "Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, but it is also one of the most vaccine-preventable," he said. "We now know immunity gaps exist across several generations and many Australians simply don’t know whether they have received the necessary two doses.

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"If you're unsure whether you've had two doses of a measles-containing vaccine, now is the time to check.” With measles outbreaks increasingly occurring around the world, the risk of imported cases leading to local outbreaks increases when immunity gaps exist within the community. Australia has worked hard to maintain measles elimination status for more than a decade. Medical professionals are encouraging Australians born during or after 1966 who are unsure of their vaccination history particularly those planning overseas travel - to speak with their GP or pharmacist.

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Simpson re-appointed Northern Hawks coach for 2027 By Chris KARAS

NORTHERN Hawks Rugby League Club has received a massive boost with prominent head coach Steve Simpson committing to another season at the helm in the Newcastle Rugby League Denton Engineering Cup competition. Retaining the services of the former Newcastle Knights international was a top priority for Hawks officials, after the first grade team’s sterling bid for a finals berth during the 2026 campaign. Simpson left an indelible print as the rejuvenated Hawks turned in encouraging performances throughout the season to remain in the finals mix, only to crash out of contention with disappointing losses in the latter stages. Despite an eighth-place finish, Hawks

president Andrew Chapman believes the club is heading in the “right trajectory.” “With the majority of the playing group already signed for 2027, the building blocks are in place for a big step forward next season, “ an optimistic Chapman told News Of The Area. “Off the field, the club will implement the Hawks Handbook - a coaching framework designed to bring consistency to how the game is taught and played across all grades while a strong crop of local juniors continues to feed through from affiliate junior clubs,” Chapman said. “We will also keep close tabs on some of our promising under-19 juniors as they endeavour to press their claims for top-grade selection.” In a huge boon, experienced half back Bryce Donovan will return from injury,

adding class to the Hawks’ spine. Donovan, a Newcastle Knights junior, played over 100 matches and enjoyed success in the Queensland Rugby League Hostplus Cup competition before returning to Port Stephens. The 31-year-old made his Cup debut for the Redcliffe Dolphins in 2018 and won the competition that year before stints with the Norths Devils and Wynnum Manly Seagulls. Injuries have hampered Donovan’s career to date but the crafty playmaker is keen to get back on the field to help the Hawks become a force in the Newcastle competition. q Northern Hawks unearthed some bright prospects in their Under 19s nursery this season. Photo: Northern Hawks Rugby League.

Medowie’s Carina strikes silver MEDOWIE’S Carina Evangelo has returned to the International Sport Karate Association (ISKA) Karate Tournament, earning a silver medal while proudly

representing Pollets Martial Arts Medowie. Competing in the women’s 35-and-over point sparring division, Carina fought her way to second

place in a busy tournament featuring a range of martial arts disciplines. “The competition had four different squared areas for different events to run at

21/8/26 OUTRIGHT winner. Ed Martin. 39 Runner up. Phil Germon. 38 Bonus points winner. Bob West. 39 Ball winners. Peter. Couvaras. 39 Grahame Glover. 37 Hugh Potts. 37 Ron McKay. 36

Bradman Award. Ron Dews NTP4TH. A. Matt Baldwin. B. Colin Marsden D&C7TH. A. Matt Baldwin. B. Bob West D&C18TH. A. Ron Dews. B. John McDonald Money hole.

woman representing Pollets Martial Arts and to be 35,” she said. “As we get older we slow down, [so] it’s encouraging to keep fit doing something I enjoy. “Karate makes exercising fun.” Preparing for the tournament meant squeezing additional training around work and family commitments, including travelling to

q Carina Evangelo says she has become strong and street-smart since learning self defence with her daughter.

Carina Evangelo with fellow winning competitors from other clubs.

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the same time,” Carina said. “It was interesting watching others spar and fight, board break and sword fight.” For Carina, the silver medal represents more than a podium finish. She hopes her involvement in competitive karate can encourage other women to remain active and challenge themselves as they get older. “I am very proud to be a

A. Matt Baldwin. B. Ed Martin Marsden Happy Trophy Runner ups. Colin Marsden & Matt Baldwin Winners. Phil Germon & Peter Martyn There were 14 starters. Congratulations to all winners. Next game Friday 28/8/26 2 person multiplyer

Muree Golf Results By Lee RANKIN

SATURDAY 15th Aug. Stableford. A Grade 1. Liam O”Neill 42 2. Alan Moore 39 3. George Vlatko 38 B Grade 1. Greg Miller 37 2. Chris Doohan 34

3. Timothy Lees 34 C Grade 1. Stephen Davison 36 2. Peter Thompson 36 3. Ken Blundell 33 Pro Pin Timothy Lees 2BBB Greg Miller/ Terence Noon 45 Wednesday 19th. Course renovations. No Play.

Pollets’ Adamstown classes when her schedule allowed. Carina said members of the wider Pollets community, including black belts and Sensei Layton, had supported her preparation. Her martial arts journey began for a vastly different reason at the end of 2024, when her daughter was experiencing bullying at school. Mother and daughter decided to join Pollets Martial Arts Medowie together to learn selfdefence. Since then, Carina has discovered both a sport she enjoys and a supportive local community. “I enjoy practical skills to prepare for life’s challenges,” she said. “I am learning to defend myself and being tested through gradings to advance my techniques as I am promoted.” Just as importantly, karate has provided an opportunity to form connections close to home. “I like being connected to other members of the Medowie community, young and young at heart, through the Pollets club.”

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Marlins slam Saints 97-16 in AFL Seniors Cup

By Chris KARAS

NELSON Bay Marlins AFL men's team is gathering momentum in the quest for premiership honours in the AFL Hunter Central Coast Senior Men's Cup series. Having already locked up fourth spot, the inform Marlins showed their champion qualities with a resounding 97-16 victory over Maitland Saints last weekend at Max McMahon Oval. They are now gearing themselves for possible backto-back showdowns with fifth-placed rivals Warners Bay Bulldogs over the next fortnight. Nelson Bay host the

Bulldogs this Saturday in the final round of the regular season at Dick Burwell Oval and could be headed for a re-match in a Black Diamond Senior Men's Cup elimination final seven days later. The Marlins had too many big guns for the struggling Saints and produced a super defensive effort to keep the home side scoreless for the final two quarters. After a scrappy start, the Nelson Bay team booted two goals to lead 15-8 at the first break and then another three maximums to grab a 23 point advantage at the half-time interval. The Saints failed to score a point in the third and fourth stanzas as the

Marlins consolidated victory with an eight goal spree led by experienced campaigner Wayd Blackburne (four goals) and Harry Gordon (three goals) in centre field. But it was the second-half shutout that pleased Nelson Bay officials, led by fullbacks Rowan Connick, Joseph Brown, Adam Blyth and half backs Joel Schneeberger and Nik Ellis-Brody. Connick, Ellis-Brody, half forwards Mitchell Hall, Tom Warren and Mitchell Walls, full forward Sam Carruthers also potted goals for the clinical Marlins. Newcastle City (60 points) maintained their unbeaten status and title favouritism after trouncing

q Nelson Bay Marlins turned up for the AFL Hunter Central Coast Senior Mens Cup finals. Photo: Mat Spillard Photography.

The Entrance- Bateau Bay 142-22 - chalking up a 15th successive victory while

second ranked TerrigalAvoca Panthers (52 points) slammed a spirited Cardiff

Hawks 90-65 in a hard fought tussle at Pasterfield Sports Complex.

LIFE is fascinating on the sporting front for Nelson Bay Rugby Club’s speed machine Jake Langsford. As the Gropers mount a serious challenge for this year’s Hunter Suburban Rugby Presidents Cup A Grade trophy, all eyes will be on the flying winger who has found a purple patch of form. The elusive Langsford has produced a string of best-on-ground displays during Nelson Bay’s grand final charge with his fleet footwork, swerve and turnof-pace a feature.

His ability to also play in the half back position and spark the attack is a huge plus for Michael Squires’ rampant Gropers at the business end of the season. Jake’s scintillating form can be traced back to his touch football deeds earlier this year at the Asia Pacific International Opens Touch Championships at Glen Willow Regional Sports Complex in Mudgee where the 20-year-old try-scoring phenomenon shone on the international stage. Representing the Philippines with his Nelson Bay Neptunes mate Verdelh Antonio, the pair turned on

the style to help secure a deserved bronze medal in the Mixed Division category. It was a magic moment and huge honour for the dynamic duo, who are gifted all-round athletes in their own right. Revelling in his role as a middle, the livewire Langsford helped the Philippines create history by securing their first-ever medal in the Mixed category. Jake was one of the best on ground when the spirited Philippines outfit produced a composed and disciplined display to defeat Samoa 12-7 in the bronze medal match. With seven tries in seven

appearances, he capped a superb tournament while proudly representing both his heritage and the local sporting community. “To win a medal and be part of a history-making Philippines sporting team was a top achievement and now I have a chance to win a rugby premiership with the Nelson Bay club,” an excited Langsford told News Of The Area. ‘It would cap a memorable year by tasting success in the two sports that I enjoy playing,” he said. A skilful commodity, Jake continues to stamp his mark across two football codes.

six weeks with our senior players leading the way,” the respected mentor told News Of The Area. “Our youngsters have made an impact this season but it has been our club stalwarts that have soaked up the pressure and led by example in the big end-ofseason matches.” He hopes to turn heartbreaking finals losses during the club’s 2024 and 2025 campaigns into championship glory this weekend.

Talented fly half Will Clark, young centre Harry Andersen and flanker Ollie Edwards turned in superb performances for the Gropers in a gritty team effort. Singleton opened the scoring with an early try by flanker Villiame Tamanisau that was converted by skipper and five eighth Jayden Duff. This spurred the Gropers into action with Clark bursting through and creating a try for winger Thomas Akbal in the far corner.

Nelson Bay skipped to 12-7 lead after 23 minutes when a clearing kick from Clark sent the play out of the danger zone and led to a try by flanker Hayden Wilson with fullback Liam Pietraszek adding the extras. Singleton levelled the scores when winger Charlie Campbell crossed minutes later then conceded two penalties - enabling Pietrasek to convert both for an 18-12 lead at the interval. Luke Sweeney replaced

stalwart Gropers hooker Ross Buchan and made a quick impression by busting the Bulls’ defence with a powerful surge. Strong efforts from wingers Jake Langsford and Akbal - chasing down long kicks - were a feature before the elusive Anderson grabbed a crucial intercept and scooted away for a try under the posts. Singleton fought back, crossing for three quick tries to establish a 29-25 lead.

Buchan, Wilson and prop Nathan Mcleay all made a reappearance in the second half with Keanu Offen replacing centre Marcel Ikinofo. Nelson Bay snatched the lead when the hard running McLeay powered his sway over from a tap and rumble to help secure a grand final showdown with Scone Brumbies this Saturday at Newcastle’s No 2 Sportsground at 6pm.

Nett Runner Up : Robbie Kerehoma, 36pts. 3rd Place : Graham Woolley, 35pts on countback. Bonus Point Winner : Bruce Arndell, 39pts. Bonus Point Runner Up :

Fred Rimoni, 38pts. Invited Guest Winner : Nick Diemar. Nearest the Pin, 4th Hole Division 1 : Shayne Mullarvey. Division 2 : John McDonald. Nearest the Pin, 11th Hole :

Division 1 : John Hogan. Division 2 : Peter Toth. Drive & Chip, 7th Hole : Division 1 : Gary Watt. Division 2 : Ian Dean. Drive & Chip, 18th Hole, Division 1 : Robbie Kerehoma.

Quicksilver Jake a rugby asset for Nelson Bay Gropers By Chris KARAS

q Nelson Bay Gropers rugby ace Jake Langsford (right) achieved success with good mate Verdelh Antonio in Mudgee. Photo: Nelson Bay Touch Football.

Gropers edge out Singleton in Hunter Suburban rugby final STORY START on BACK COVER Page 28 The galloping Gropers booked a berth in the trophy decider after sinking Singleton Bulls 32-29 in last weekend’s preliminary final in Newcastle. Coach Squires has enjoyed a successful first season at the helm and believes his charges are on a “premiership roll”. “The boys have really stepped up over the past

Port Stephens Veteran Golfers Association By Gary WATT

RESULTS from the Barry Morgan BBQ Day stableford played at Tanilba Bay GC on Monday 17th August with 51 players. Nett Winner : Brian Neale, 39pts.

Division 2 : Brian Neale. Ball Winners : Ralph Brown 36pts, Les Moran 36pts, Anne Redman 35pts, Greg Garvin 35pts, Greg Sessions 34pts, S Kresojevic (v) 34pts, Jim Asvestas 33pts, Shayne Mullarvey 33pts, David Hurley 33pts, Ron McKay 33pts, Sue Gill 33pts, Narelle Ballhouse 33pts,

Jenny Hale 32pts, Gary Watt 32pts, Brian Marshall 32pts, Andy Shaw 32pts, Dennis Christie 32pts and Ray Stubbs 32pts. Bradman Award : Bobbie McKeand 17pts. Lucky Draw Prize Winner : Ross Dobson.

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FRIDAY, August 28

SUNDAY

PORTRAIT ARTIST OF THE YEAR ABC TV, 7.30pm

There’s something for everyone in this charming creative series. It’s got the wholesome competition style of Bake Off, a fascinating focus on art, drawing and painting techniques, and offers a glimpse of what celebrities are like in a more casual setting. Sunday’s instalment invites Carrie Bickmore, Marc Fennell and Ellie Cole into the studio, where nine artists capture their likenesses over a four-hour session. Hosts Miranda Tapsell (above right with Bickmore) and Luke McGregor can put their feet up this week – curious by nature, journalist Fennell makes their job easy as he can’t help but ask insightful questions of his painters over the course of the episode.

MONDAY

WEDNESDAY

AUSTRALIAN STORY: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS

STEVE IRWIN: A WILD LIFE

ABC TV, 8pm

NINE, 8.40pm

As it turns out, telling real stories about real people never gets old. Nor does celebrating the strengths and weaknesses of the human spirit, or the extraordinary achievements of everyday Australians. This documentary-current affairs hybrid is marking 30 years of insightful, original storytelling with a live event held at the Sydney Opera House. Presenter Leigh Sales (right) welcomes Claudia Karvan, Michael Klim, Mechelle Turvey, Eddie Woo, Gayle and Mac Shann, as well as the woman who began it all, executive producer Deborah Fleming, to reﬂect on the program’s legacy.

On Friday, it will be 20 years since the world lost its most enigmatic and passionate wildlife conservationist. Journalist Charles Wooley, who spent an unforgettable day with Steve Irwin (above) in 2002 for 60 Minutes, reﬂects on the iconic zookeeper’s singular skillset, exuberance and legacy in this hour-long documentary. Sharing unseen footage from their shoot and across Irwin’s career, it’s an unﬁltered exploration of how an ordinary bloke born in Upper Ferntree Gully rose to fame and took the planet by storm. Exclusive interviews with his inner circle including friends, colleagues and family (Terri, Bindi and Robert appear in archival material) paint a vivid portrait of a larger-than-life character. 2808

FRIDAY, August 28 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 10.30 Take 5. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R) 1.50 Treasure & Dirt. (Final, Malv, R) 2.55 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 3.55 Murdoch Mysteries. (PG, R) 4.40 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 WorldWatch. 10.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 11.00 One For The Road. (PG, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Junior Doctors Down Under. (Ma, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Seven’s National News At Noon. 1.00 MOVIE: Fallen Angels Murder Club: Heroes And Felons. (2022, Mav, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Cooking Up Love. (2021, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R) 5.30 NBN News.

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Farm To Fork. (R) 10.30 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.50 Attenborough’s Parenthood. (PGa, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Australia. The team explores the gardens of South-East Queensland. 8.20 Saint-Pierre. (M) Fitz’s enemy becomes prime suspect in a crime. 9.05 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R) Nine artists create portraits of celebrities. 9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.45 New Zealand Spy. (Final, PG, R) 11.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (Mav, R) 11.50 Rage New Music. (MA15+dhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 The Good Ship Murder. (Mv) 8.30 WWII With Tom Hanks. (PGaw) 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The King. (Ma) 11.40 Darkness: Those Who Kill. (MA15+av, R) 1.25 World On Fire. (Malv, R) 3.35 Osher Günsberg: A Matter Of Life And Death. (Ma, 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. Wildcard Round. Western Bulldogs v Collingwood. From the MCG. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.15 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing. 11.45 The Voice. (PGal, R) There are five spots left. 1.20 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. Penrith Panthers v Canterbury Bulldogs. 9.55 NRL Friday Night Footy Post-Match. Post-match coverage of the NRL game. 10.45 MOVIE: Out Of Time. (2003, Mlv, R) A police chief investigates a double murder. Denzel Washington. 12.45 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Global Shop. (R) 5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Postcards. (PG, R)

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PGs, R) 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple must decide whether to leave or stay. 8.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.30 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.30 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School. 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 5.55 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 8.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! 8.50 Steven Universe. 9.40 BattleBots. 10.25 Merlin. 11.10 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. Noon DW The Day. 12.30 Holy Marvels. 2.00 MOVIE: Clue. (1985, PG) 3.45 BBC News At Ten. 4.15 France 24. 4.45 PBS News. 5.45 Inside The Huddle. 6.15 Over The Black Dot. 6.45 Jeopardy! 7.35 Celebrity Jeopardy. 8.30 The Naked World. (Premiere) 9.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 7. 1.50am Travel Man. 2.20 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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

9GEM (82) 6am Danger Man. 7.00 Creflo. 7.30 Thunderbirds. 8.00 TV Shop. 10.30 Pointless. 11.30 My Favorite Martian. Noon Poirot. 1.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 MOVIE: Some Will, Some Won’t. (1970, PG) 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Find My Country House Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s 8. (2018, M) 10.40 MOVIE: Thelma & Louise. (1991, M) 1.10am 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 Metropolis. Continued. (1927, PG, German) 7.50 Thirteen Days. (2000, PG) 10.30 Body Heat. (1981, M) 12.35pm Absolute Power. (1997, M) 2.50 Forever Enthralled. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 5.30 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 7.30 Truth. (2015, M) 9.45 Basic Instinct. (1992) 12.10am Purple Rain. (1984, M) 2.10 Love Lies Bleeding. (2024, MA15+) 4.00 How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022, M)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince. (2009, M) 10.35 MOVIE: Sicario. (2015, MA15+) 12.55am Legacies. 1.45 Love Rat. (Final) 2.40 Baywatch. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Wild Manes. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 11.05 Going Places. 12.05pm MOVIE: Jackie Chan’s First Strike. (1996, M) 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.25 Nula. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef. 7.30 MOVIE: Power Rangers. (2017, M) 9.50 MOVIE: I Like Movies. (2022, M) 11.35 Late Programs.

NFL. Pre-season. Week 3. Las Vegas Raiders v San Francisco 49ers. 1.30pm American Pickers. 2.30 Kick Ons. 3.00 Timbersports. 3.30 Counting Cars. 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: Robin Hood. (2010, M) 11.25 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, August 29 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Rage Vault Guest Programmer. (PG) 12.00 News. 12.30 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 1.15 Father Brown. (PGv, R) 2.00 Saint-Pierre. (Ma, R) 2.45 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip. (R) 3.35 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe. (R) 4.30 Kitchen Cabinet. (Final, R) 5.00 Aust Story. (R) 5.35 Landline. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Oman From Above. (R) 11.00 Living In A Postcard. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Sailing. Sail Grand Prix Sassnitz. H’lights. 3.00 Marathon. Marathon De Paris. H’lights. 4.00 Going Places. (R) 4.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 5.35 The Exiles: Secretly Deported. (PGa)

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Memsie Stakes Day. San Domenico Stakes Day. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

6.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Today Extra: Saturday. (PG) 12.00 Drive Review. 12.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Titans v Canberra Raiders. 2.30 NRLW Wrap. (PG) 3.15 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Roosters v Cronulla Sharks. 5.00 9News First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG)

6.00 Morning Programs. 8.00 I Fish. (R) 8.30 All 4 Adventure. (l, R) 9.30 Frugal Foodie. (R) 10.00 Freshly Picked. (R) 10.30 What’s Up Down Under. (PG) 11.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 1.00 Pooches At Play. (PG) 1.30 Country House Facelift. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PG, R) 3.00 The Finish Line. (R) 4.00 Lingo. (R) 5.00 News.

6.05 Kath & Kim. (PGals, R) 6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day. 7.30 Grantchester. (PGa) Alphy probes a secretive vicars’ retreat. 8.20 Father Brown. (Ma) Father Brown and Flambeau hunt for a priceless holy relic while a new nemesis lurks in the shadows. 9.05 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) The body of a wealthy landowner goes missing on the night of his death, exposing a web of secrets. 10.35 Falling. (Ml, R) 11.15 Little Disasters. (Final, Mal, R) 12.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Queen Elizabeth II: The Unseen Photos. 9.15 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml, R) 10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGs, R) 11.15 DNA Family Secrets. (PG, R) 12.25 Something Undone. (Mal, R) 2.45 Australia Uncovered: Strong Female Lead. (Ma, R) 4.10 Seeds: Planting Hope Through Education. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Football. AFL Finals. Wildcard Round. Melbourne v Carlton. 10.30 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews taking a look back at all the action from the match. 11.00 MOVIE: Bombshell. (2019, Mals, R) A group of women takes on Fox News’ head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere at the network. Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman. 1.15 Eyewitness. (MA15+av, R) Lukas and Philip embrace their romance. 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 It’s Academic. (R) Hosted by Simon Reeve. 5.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

6.00 9News Saturday. 7.00 Rugby League. NRL. Round 26. North Queensland Cowboys v Wests Tigers. 9.25 NRL Saturday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.00 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017, Malv, R) 12.10 Wild Cards. (Mav, R) 1.00 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R) 1.50 My Way. (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. (PGls, R) Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 7.30 Selling Houses Australia. (PGa) A woman needs the team’s help. 8.40 Love It Or List It Australia. (R) A couple are at a crossroads over what to do with their home of less than two years. 9.40 Love It Or List It UK: Brilliant Builds. (PG) Kirstie and Phil look back on their best transformations of single-storey living. 10.40 Watson. (PGm, R) A geneediting experiment goes wrong. 11.40 FBI. (Mav, R) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.35pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Emerald. 3.50 Talking Tom Heroes. 4.15 Stan & Gran. 5.20 The Most Magnificent Thing. 5.40 Super Monsters. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.20 Bluey. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 8.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 9.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.40 Merlin. 11.25 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 1.40pm Great Australian Concerts: The Angels. 2.45 If You Are The One. 3.50 BBC News At Ten. 4.20 France 24. 4.50 PBS News. 5.45 Mastermind Australia. 6.45 Engineering By Catastrophe. 7.40 History’s Greatest Machines. 8.30 Dating Apps: The Inside Story. 9.30 Couples Therapy. 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 8. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera Newshour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm

Feel Good Road Trips. 1.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 2.00 Better Homes. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Caulfield Memsie Stakes Day. San Domenico Stakes Day. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bondi Vet. 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 8.30 Escape To The Chateau. 9.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm MOVIE: Heavens Above! (1963, PG) 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield. Preliminary final. Warringah v Gordon. 5.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. North Queensland Cowboys v Newcastle Knights. 7.00 Customs. 7.30 MOVIE: The Bodyguard. (1992, M) 10.05 MOVIE: Sliding Doors. (1998, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 9.00 Reel Action. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Roads Less Travelled. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm The Living Room. 2.30 JAG. 4.30 Reel Action. 5.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 5.30 JAG. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 JAG. 12.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Viceroy’s House. (2017, PG) 8.00 The China Syndrome. (1979, PG) 10.15 Too Cool To Kill. (2022, M, Mandarin) 12.15pm How To Blow Up A Pipeline. (2022, M) 2.10 Paperback Hero. (1999, PG) 4.00 Metropolis. (1927, PG, German) 6.50 Enchanted Kingdom. 8.30 Zodiac. (2007, MA15+) 11.25 My Sole Desire. (2022, MA15+, French) 1.35am Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 The Car Club. 2.00 Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 3.00 Motor Racing. Night Thunder. USA New Year Sprintcars. Replay. 4.00 Counting Cars. 4.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 3. Sydney v St Kilda. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 MOVIE: Sleepless In Seattle. (1993, PG) 9.45 MOVIE: Terminator Salvation. (2009, M) 12.05am Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.35pm Outback Opal Hunters. 4.35 The Dog House UK. 5.35 MOVIE: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed. (2004, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 1. (2010, M) 10.25 MOVIE: Beetlejuice. (1988, M) 12.20am The Purge. 2.00 Love Island Games. 3.30 Surfing Aust. 4.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 4.30 Barney’s World. 4.50 I Love VIP Pets. 5.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 MOVIE: Free Willy. (1993, PG) Noon Turn Up Respect. 12.15 Audrey Napanangka. 1.40 Nula. 2.10 Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef. 3.05 Over The Black Dot. 3.35 Homesteads. 4.10 Anthem Sessions. 4.50 Our Medicine. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 The Other Side. 7.30 Alone Australia. 8.30 MOVIE: Poltergeist. (1982, M) 10.35 Stompem Ground 2022: Midnight Oil. 12.30am Late Programs.

6am Fox Sports News. 7.00 Weekend First Edition. 10.00 Weekend Newsday. 11.00 Fox Sports News. Noon Weekend Newsday. 1.00 Fox Sports News. 2.00 The Fight For The Right. 3.00 Weekend Newsday. 4.00 Fox Sports News. 5.00 Weekend Newsday. 6.00 Opinionated. 6.30 The World According To Rowan Dean. 7.30 Lefties Losing It. 8.00 The Fight For The Right. 9.00 Late Edition. 11.00 Fox Sports News.

SUNDAY, August 30 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) 2.15 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (R) 3.05 End Game With Tony Armstrong. (PGl, R) 4.00 Creative Types. (PGl, R) 4.30 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (R) 5.00 Take 5. (PG, R) 5.30 Back Roads. (n, R)

6.00 Sydney Marathon. Coverage of the Sydney Marathon. 10.30 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights. 11.30 France 24 English News. 12.00 PBS News Compass Points. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 1.00 Motor Racing. Muscle Car Masters. 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 12.30 Football. AFL Women’s. GWS Giants v Pt Adel. 2.30 To Be Advised. 4.05 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 4.30 The Great Outdoors. (PG, R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) 6.30 ACA. 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Wide World Of Sports. (PG) 11.00 NRL Sunday Footy Show. (PG) 11.45 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. NZ Warriors v Dragons. 1.30 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Eels v Broncos. 3.30 Rugby League. NRL. Eels v Cronulla Sharks.

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

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (Final) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Portrait Artist Of The Year. (PG) Nine artists create celebrity portraits. 8.20 The Cage. (Premiere, Md) Two employees steal from the casino they work at. 9.10 Falling. (Ml) David and Anna face uncomfortable truths. 9.50 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 10.40 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.00 The Cook And The Chef. (R) 2.30 Midsomer Murders. (Mv, R) 4.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 9/11: The Day That Changed The World. 9.15 Castle Secrets. (Mav, R) 10.10 Kennedy. (PG, R) 11.00 Dunhuang: Ancient Frontier Fortress. (MA15+v, R) 1.00 Meet The Wallers. (Ml) 2.40 Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive. (Mal, R) 3.40 Tommy Fleming Live From Galway Cathedral. (R) 4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 Euronews. 5.30 PBS News Horizons.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (PG) 8.45 7NEWS Spotlight. Focuses on long-form investigations. 9.45 The Wrong Man? Behind Bars For 20 Years. (Mav) Looks at convicted killer Paul Denham. 11.15 24 Hours In Police Custody. (MA15+as, R) 12.15 Curfew. (MA15+av) 1.15 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News Sunday. 7.00 The Block. (PGl) 8.30 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.30 9News Late. 10.00 The First 48. (Malv) 10.40 Murder In The 21st. (Mv) 11.40 James Bulger: The Trial. (MA15+aav) 12.30 Elements Of Disaster. (PGa, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 Destination WA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 10 News+. Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 7.00 Gogglebox Australia. Opinionated viewers discuss TV shows. 8.00 Watson. (Mm) The team races to save a man and his pregnant wife from a terrifying sinkhole. Ingrid’s future with her therapy group becomes unclear. 9.00 FBI. (Mv) The team works together to flip their only witness to help them hunt down a rip crew at a cartel wedding after an undercover operation led by Nina goes sideways. 12.00 10 News+. (R) Hosted by Denham Hitchcock and Amelia Brace. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.40pm Fizzy And Suds. 3.00 Play School. 3.30 Zog And The Flying Doctors. 4.30 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.20 The Gruffalo’s Child. 6.05 PJ Masks. 6.25 Zog. 7.05 Do Not Watch This Show. 7.30 The Inbestigators. 7.45 The Lady Grace Mysteries. 8.10 Secrets Of The Penguins. (Final) 8.55 Animal Park. 10.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 11.05 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 3pm Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 8. Highlights. 4.00 Jeopardy! 4.30 France 24. 5.00 PBS Washington Week. 5.25 PBS News Compass Points. 5.55 Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. 6.45 Abandoned Engineering. 7.40 Travel Man. 8.10 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 9. 1.50am Fear Itself With Alex Lee. 2.05 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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The Great Australian Doorstep. 10.30 Australia’s Deadliest. 11.00 House Calls To The Rescue. Noon One Road: Great Australian Road Trips. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 South Aussie With Cosi. 2.30 Harry’s Practice. 3.00 Better Homes. 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. 6.00 Escape To The Country. 7.00 Vicar Of Dibley. 8.30 Vera. 10.30 The Thief, His Wife And The Canoe. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 AFL Sunday Footy Show. Noon Getaway. 12.30 My Favorite Martian. 1.00 MOVIE: The Duke Wore Jeans. (1958) 3.00 Poirot. 4.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 6.00 Rugby League. NRL Women’s Premiership. Round 9. Wests Tigers v Canterbury Bulldogs. 8.00 David Attenborough’s Asia. 9.00 Paramedics. 10.00 Emergency. 11.00 Late Programs.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 7.30 Leading The Way. 8.00 Building The Dream. 9.00 Roads Less Travelled. 9.30 The Traitors Australia. 11.00 Escape Fishing With ET. 11.30 Building The Dream. 12.30pm What’s Up Down Under. 1.30 Buy To Build. 2.00 JAG. 4.00 Pooches At Play. 4.30 Bondi Rescue. 5.00 IFISH. (Return) 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 Forever Enthralled. Continued. (2008, PG, Mandarin) 8.20 Barefoot In The Park. (1967, PG) 10.20 Purple Rain. (1984, M) 12.25pm Truth. (2015, M) 2.45 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 4.50 Paperback Hero. (1999, PG) 6.40 Clue. (1985, PG) 8.30 Pig. (2021, M) 10.10 Boogie Nights. (1997, MA15+) 1am Zodiac. (2007, MA15+) 3.50 Too Cool To Kill. (2022, M, Mandarin) 5.50 Clue. (1985, PG)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 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 Fish’n Mates. 3.00 Air Crash Inv. 4.00 Deep Water Salvage. 5.00 Counting Cars. 6.00 Border Security USA. 7.00 Football. AFL Women’s. Round 3. Essendon v Richmond. 9.15 MOVIE: Jurassic Park. (1993, PG) 11.45 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 2.45pm LEGO Masters Aust Vs World. 4.00 The Toys That Built The World. 5.00 Cards And Collectables Australia. 5.30 MOVIE: Tom & Jerry. (2021) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2. (2011, M) 10.00 To Be Advised. 12.30am Bel-Air. 1.25 Love Island Games. 4.15 Surfing Australia TV. 4.45 LEGO DreamZzz. 5.10 Bubble’s Hotel. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2.10pm Football. West Kimberley Football League. Men’s. Grand Final. Replay. 3.50 Bamay. 4.25 Reconciliation Memoirs: June Oscar AO. 5.55 Bamay. 6.35 Wildest Places: Great Barrier Reef. 7.30 Earth Oven. (Final) 8.30 Kaepernick & America. 10.00 MOVIE: Mad Max III: Beyond Thunderdome. (1985, M) 11.55 Late Programs.

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MONDAY, August 31 ABC TV (2)

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SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.45 Father Brown. (Ma, R) 11.30 Nigella At My Table. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Landline. (R) 2.00 Back Roads. (R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.20 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. (R) 11.10 One For The Road. (PG, R) 12.05 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: Eastern Turkey Treasures. (PGas, R) 3.00 Going Places. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Jeopardy! 4.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

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

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

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

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. 9.10 Media Watch. (PG) 9.30 Planet America. 10.00 Foreign Correspondent. (R) 10.30 ABC Late News. 10.45 The Business. (R) 11.05 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 11.50 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 12.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, 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. (Ml, R) 10.30 SBS World News Late. 11.00 Gomorrah: The Origins. (Premiere, Malv) 1.05 Fargo. (MA15+v, R) 2.45 Australia Uncovered: Bowraville Murders. (Malv, R) 4.20 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The Voice. (PGal) Team Tones And I members take to the stage. 9.05 The Rookie. (Mav) Chen returns to work in the aftermath of the attack. An unexpected twist hinders the Liam Glasser case. 10.05 The Agenda Setters: Rugby League. (R) 11.05 The Agenda Setters. 12.05 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) 8.40 100% Footy. (Mal) 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 Outback Opal Hunters. (PGl) 11.10 Footy Classified. (Ml) 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. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns) Celebrity panellists compete to see who can remember the most about events of the week. 9.40 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather. 10.40 Two And A Half Men. (PGs, R) 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 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. 10.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.05pm Viking Quest: America. 3.00 Over The Black Dot. 3.30 BBC News At Ten. 4.00 France 24. 4.30 PBS News Compass Points. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 5.30 Alone Germany. 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Raw Comedy 2026. 10.15 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. 11.20 The Airport Chaplain. 12.20am The YouTube Effect. 2.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. 10.30 Better Homes. 11.30 The Great Australian Doorstep. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 My Greek Odyssey. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Auction Squad. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. 10.15 Mighty Ships. 11.15 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 1 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Take Me Home. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 Death In Paradise. 8.30 Agatha Raisin. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 The First 48. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 2.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Clue. Continued. (1985, PG) 7.40 Enchanted Kingdom. 9.20 Paperback Hero. (1999, PG) 11.10 Post Coitum, Animal Triste. (1997, M, French) 1pm Samia. (2024, M) 3.00 Made In England: The Films Of Powell And Pressburger. (2024, PG) 5.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 7.30 Proof Of Life. (2000, M) 10.00 Grace Of Monaco. (2014) Midnight Breath. (2017, M) 2.10 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm Rides Down Under: Aussie Truckers. 2.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Support Races. Carrera Cup. 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 Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. (2018, M) 11.10 Seinfeld. 12.10am Love Island UK: All Stars. (Return) 1.30 Legacies. 2.20 Outback Opal Hunters. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Beyblade Burst QuadStrike.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 12.05pm Kaepernick & America. 1.35 Bill Reid Remembers. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 The 77 Percent. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? 8.30 Living Black. 9.00 The Colleano Heart. 10.35 MOVIE: Legends Of The Fall. (1994, MA15+) 12.55am 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 1 ABC TV (2)

SBS (3)

SEVEN (6)

NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 News Breakfast. 9.00 News. 10.00 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. (R) 11.10 Planet America. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Grantchester. (PGa, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (PG, R) 2.30 Home Delivery. (PG, R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 WorldWatch. 9.15 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (R) 11.10 Inside Oxford Street. (Ml, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Bettany Hughes: Treasures Of Oman. (R) 3.00 Living Black. (R) 3.30 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Brooklyn Bridge: Engineering Masterpiece. (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 Bridge Of Lies: Celebrity Specials. (R) 2.00 Bridge Of Lies. (R) 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

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

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

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Correspondent. 8.30 Tampa: The Turning Point. (Premiere, PGa) 9.20 I Was Actually There. (Ml, R) 9.50 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.55 Australian Story: Celebrating 30 Years. (R) 12.05 Media Watch. (PG, R) 12.25 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 1.10 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Aust. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy. (PG, R) 11.20 Mussolini: Son Of The Century. (Premiere, MA15+v) 12.30 Litvinenko. (Ma, R) 4.10 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGadv) 7.30 First Dates Australia. (Mals) 8.30 World’s Biggest Cruise Ship. (Premiere, PG) Engineers build a cruise ship. 9.30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (MA15+l) Gordon Ramsay helps a restaurant owner. 10.30 The Agenda Setters. 11.30 Happy’s Place. (PGal) 12.00 The Path. (Premiere, MA15+adlv) 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) 8.40 Travel Guides. (PGs, R) 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 Trigger Point. (MA15+alv) 11.20 Footy Classified. (Ml) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Let’s Eat With George. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (PG) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) In-fighting abounds and tempers flare as the traitors try to trap the players in a world of smoke and mirrors. 9.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 Two And A Half Men. (M, R) Alan tricks Charlie. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: What’s Cooking? 3.25 Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.40 Kangaroo Beach. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Harry Potter: Wizards Of Baking. 10.10 Chopped Junior. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Viking Quest: America. 2.55 Inside The Huddle. 3.40 BBC News At Ten. 4.10 France 24. 4.40 PBS News. 5.40 Alone Germany. (Final) 6.50 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.40 MOVIE: The Nice Guys. (2016, MA15+) 10.50 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 10. 1.50am WWE Legends. 3.40 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

7TWO (62) 6am Surf Patrol. 6.30 The Amazing Homemakers. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Creek To Coast. 2.30 Mighty Ships. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Australia’s Deadliest. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Call The Midwife. 8.45 Inspector Morse. 11.05 Late Programs.

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 2 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Take Me Home. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 New Tricks. 8.30 Agatha Christie’s Marple. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 3.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am Charade. Continued. (1963, PG) 7.05 A United Kingdom. (2016, PG) 9.10 Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. (2009, PG) 10.50 Pig. (2021, M) 12.30pm Proof Of Life. (2000, M) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.35 Wings Of Desire. (1987, PG, German) 6.00 The 39 Steps. (1935, PG) 7.40 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 9.30 One Life. (2023, PG) 11.30 Late Programs.

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Australia ReDiscovered. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Deadliest Roads. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Storage Wars. 2.30 Gem Hunters Down Under. 3.30 Counting Cars. 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: Green Lantern. (2011, M) 10.50 Seinfeld. 11.50 Jane The Virgin. 12.40am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.40 Legacies. 2.30 World’s Greatest Cities. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.10 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1.05pm Karla Grant Presents. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Indian Country Today News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 The Point. 8.00 Murder In Big Horn. 9.00 MOVIE: Rhymes For Young Ghouls. (2013, MA15+) 10.35 NAIDOC Awards 2026. 12.30am Late Programs.

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WEDNESDAY, September 2 ABC TV (2)

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NEWS OF THE AREA SEVEN (6)

ON THE Box NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 11.00 Back Roads. (PGn, R) 11.30 Take 5. (PGl, 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 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Murdoch Mysteries. (PGa, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PGa, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

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

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

6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 The Block. (PGl, R) 1.00 Getaway. (PG, R) 1.30 Destination WA. 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 4.30 Tipping Point Australia. (PG) 5.30 NBN News.

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

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa) 8.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 9.00 Small Town Scandal. (Mal, R) 9.50 Planet America. (R) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.40 The Business. (R) 10.55 The Cage. (Md, R) 11.45 Murdoch Mysteries. (Ma, R) 12.30 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 1.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.40 Gardening Australia. (R) 3.40 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 4.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Alone Australia. (Ml) 8.35 The Airport Chaplain. (Ml) 9.40 James May: Our Man In India. (PG, R) 10.40 SBS World News Late. 11.10 The Congregation. (Malv) 12.05 Crime. (MA15+a, R) 3.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.05 Hitler’s Putsch: Birth Of The Nazi Party. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGa, R) 8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) 9.30 Unfiltered. (PG) 10.00 The Agenda Setters. 11.00 The Fall And Rise Of Reggie Dinkins. (PGals) 11.30 Stumble. (PGalv) 12.00 Everything I Know About Love. (Mals) 1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl) 8.40 Steve Irwin: A Wild Life. 9.50 9News Late. 10.20 Freddy And The Eighth. (Ml) 11.20 Accused: Guilty Or Innocent? (Ma) 12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Destination WA. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl) Urgency skyrockets amongst the faithfuls. 9.00 Boston Blue. (Mv) Danny and Lena race to stop a string of violent crimes. Sarah’s family outing takes an unexpected turn. 10.00 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.00 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.00 Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 3pm Play School: What’s Cooking? 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 The Piano. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.45 Merlin. 11.30 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 2.55pm 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 3.35 BBC News At Ten. 4.05 France 24. 4.35 PBS News. 5.30 Alone Denmark. (Return) 6.40 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Precious Metal: A Love Story. (Premiere) 9.30 The Future With Hannah Fry. 10.30 Ramy. (Premiere) 11.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 11. 1.50am NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 3 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 As Time Goes By. 8.30 Midsomer Murders. 10.30 Rizzoli & Isles. 11.30 Poirot. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 4.

DRAMA (51) 6am Home Shopping. 8.00 Days Of Our Lives. 8.45 The Young And The Restless. 9.30 The Living Room. 10.30 Building The Dream. 11.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. Noon Days Of Our Lives. 12.45 The Young And The Restless. 1.30 Bondi Rescue. 2.00 The Traitors Australia. 3.30 Bull. 4.30 JAG. 6.30 Bull. 7.30 NCIS. 10.20 Bull. 11.15 JAG. 1.15am Home Shopping.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The 39 Steps. Continued. (1935, PG) 7.25 One Life. (2023, PG) 9.30 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 11.20 Breath. (2017, M) 1.30pm Charade. (1963, PG) 3.35 Grace Of Monaco. (2014) 5.30 The Third Man. (1949, PG) 7.30 The Whale. (2022, M) 9.40 Kneecap. (2024) 11.40 Midsommar. (2019, MA15+) 2.20am The Queen. (2006, M) 4.15 The Tunnel (Part 1) (2001, M)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Talking W. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Deadliest Roads. Noon Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 Storage Wars. 2.30 Heavy Tow Truckers Down Under. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. 8.30 The Force: Behind The Line. 9.30 Caught On Dashcam. 10.30 World’s Wildest Police Videos. 11.30 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Wedding Singer. (1998, M) 10.30 Seinfeld. 11.30 Jane The Virgin. 12.15am Love Island UK: All Stars. 1.20 Legacies. 2.10 World’s Greatest Cities. 3.00 Surfing Aust. 3.30 Cry Babies Magic Tears. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 2pm Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 News. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Friday Night Thunder. (Premiere) 8.30 Pro Bull Riding Australia. 9.30 Over The Black Dot. 10.00 Inside The Huddle. 10.30 MOVIE: The Horned Frog. (2023) 12.15am Late Programs.

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NINE (8)

TEN (5)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Hard Quiz. (PGa, R) 10.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.00 Small Town Scandal. (Mal, R) 12.00 News. 1.00 Falling. (Ml, R) 2.00 Back Roads. (n, R) 2.25 Home Delivery. (R) 3.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 4.00 Frankie Drake. (PGv, R) 4.45 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (a, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.15 Vintage Voltage. (Ml, R) 11.05 Inside Oxford Street. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PGa, R) 3.05 The Cook Up. (R) 3.35 Jeopardy! 4.00 Letters And Numbers. (R) 4.30 Plating Locally. (PG, R) 5.00 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. H’lights.

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

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 7.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 7.30 Everyday Gourmet. (R) 8.00 Lingo. (R) 9.00 The Finish Line. (R) 10.00 Ent. Tonight. (R) 10.30 The Traitors Australia. (PGl, R) 12.00 Everyday Gourmet. 12.30 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) 1.00 News. 2.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 2.30 The Finish Line. (R) 3.30 Lingo. (R) 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG) 9.00 Amanda & Alan’s Italian Job. (PG) 9.30 The Cage. (Md, R) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.35 The Business. (R) 10.50 Frankie Drake Mysteries. (PGv, R) 11.35 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (R) 12.25 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 9/11: One Day In America. (Mal, R) 9.45 Say Nothing. (MA15+al) 10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Reyka. (Malsv) 12.05 Saving The F*cking Planet. (Mals) 2.25 Close Encounters With Levison Wood. (Mal, R) 3.20 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour Scandinavia 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) The Fowler siblings rally around Eden. 7.30 Football. AFL Finals. First qualifying final. Fremantle v Hawthorn. 11.00 AFL Post-Game Show. Post-game discussion and interviews. 11.30 Kick Ons. A preview of the upcoming AFL matches. 12.00 Hear The Mighty Roar: Brisbane Lions: If It Bleeds. (Ml) 1.15 Mr Robot. (MA15+adlsv, R) 2.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 9News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 27. Canterbury Bulldogs v Brisbane Broncos. 9.55 NRL Thursday Night Footy Post-Match. 10.40 9News Late. 11.10 Ski Rescue Down Under. (PGl) 12.05 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.00 Next Stop. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.30 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 7.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. (PG, R) Hosted by Rebecca Gibney. 7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) A bull arab is Hayley’s dream dog. 8.30 NCIS: Sydney. (Mav) When a US sailor accused of murder is shot dead, the team discovers he was the subject of a true-crime podcast. 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. 3.25pm Wiggle. 4.05 Andy’s Aquatic Adventures. 4.20 Santiago Of The Seas. 5.30 Talking Tom Heroes. 6.05 Spidey And His Amazing Friends. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.05 Batwheels. 7.35 Ninjago. 8.00 Young Sheldon. 8.25 Young Sheldon. 8.45 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 10.00 72 Cutest Animals. 10.25 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.50 Late Programs.

SBS2 (31) 6am Morning Programs. 1.35pm We’re All Gonna Die (Even Jay Baruchel) 2.20 Insight. 3.25 BBC News At Ten. 3.55 France 24. 4.25 PBS News. 5.25 Alone Denmark. 6.35 Jeopardy! 7.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.25 The Center Seat: 60 Years Of Star Trek. (Premiere) 9.20 Cycling. UCI World Tour. La Vuelta. Stage 12. 1.50am Shoresy. 2.15 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera News Hour.

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

9GEM (82) 6am Tennis. US Open. Day 4 Late. 3pm Antiques Roadshow. 3.30 Antiques Downunder. 4.00 Find My Country House NZ. 4.30 Poirot. 5.30 The Travelling Auctioneers. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.30 RBT. 8.30 Emergency. 9.30 A+E After Dark. 10.30 Chicago Med. 11.30 See No Evil. 12.30am Antiques Roadshow. 1.00 Tennis. US Open. Day 5.

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SBS MOVIES (32) 6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Driving Miss Daisy. (1989) 8.20 The Third Man. (1949, PG) 10.20 Some Kind Of Beautiful. (2014, M) 12.15pm White Squall. (1996, M) 2.35 The 39 Steps. (1935, PG) 4.15 One Life. (2023, PG) 6.15 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 7.55 Moving On. (2022, M) 9.30 Dark Waters. (2019, M) 11.55 Tigerland. (2000, MA15+) 1.50am Kneecap. (2024) 3.45 Above The Dust. (2024, M, Mandarin)

7MATE (64) 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 Pawn Stars. 10.00 Blokesworld. 10.30 American Resto. 11.00 Deadliest Roads. 1pm Ice Road Truckers. 2.00 The Force: BTL. 3.00 Talking W. 3.30 Deadliest Roads. 4.30 American Resto. 5.00 Storage Wars. 5.30 American Pickers. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Pre-Game. 7.30 American Pickers. 8.30 MOVIE: 47 Ronin. (2013, M) 10.50 Late Programs.

9GO! (83) 6am Morning Programs. 3.30pm Seinfeld. 4.30 Addams Family. 5.30 Bewitched. 6.30 Baywatch. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: The Heat. (2013, MA15+) 10.55 Seinfeld. 11.55 Rugby Heaven. 12.55am Love Island UK: All Stars. 2.00 Legacies. 2.50 9Honey Hacks. 3.05 Adelaide Equestrian Festival. 4.00 Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures. 4.30 Hop. 4.50 LEGO City Adventures. 5.10 Barney’s World. 5.30 Late Programs.

NITV (34) 6am Morning Programs. 1pm Over The Black Dot. 1.30 Inside The Huddle. 2.00 Kriol Kitchen. 2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Spartakus. 3.30 Cities Of Gold. 4.30 Dreaming Big. 5.00 Harlem Globetrotters. 5.30 Te Ao With Moana. 6.00 Bamay. 6.40 Africa’s Underwater Wonders. 7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. 8.30 The End Of The Valley. 9.00 MOVIE: Rumble In The Bronx. (1995, M) 10.40 Late Programs.

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