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From the editor We’re getting down to the nitty gritty of 2017. There’s only one more December edition of the year, and, just like Santa’s elves, team NW is looking forward to a short break after the Christmas rush, so we can return, fresh-faced, to bring you more great content in 2018.

I’m pleased to report this elf has finished her Christmas shopping, mostly motivated by last week’s gift edition.

There’s something so satisfying about a stack of neatly-wrapped presents sitting underneath the Christmas tree. I, for one, really enjoy gift-giving; not discounting that the real gift is, of course, time spent with family and friends.

Christmas Day, for me, is usually divided between families: the two I was born into, plus the one I inherited. But if I were the hostess type (and maybe someday I'll get there, when I have a family of my own) – well, my partner would still do the cooking!

If you’ve been nominated (or volunteered) this year to host Christmas at your place, we’ve got your menu sorted with our delish cover recipe for avocado, baby spinach and prawn salad.

Seafood is a no-fuss Aussie Christmas favourite, so we’re guessing it will go down a treat. Be sure to whip up an extra batch, as we all know one of the best things about Christmas is eating leftovers on Boxing Day!

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Fight against funding cuts Disability advocacy at stake

Sun safe warning Melanoma survivor speaks out

Slow down, children around Road safety reminder for holidaymakers

Schoolies with a difference Trip builds character

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news Fight to stop funding cuts Imagine being called a “circus freak” and getting hit over the head simply because of your disability.

That was the reality for Kevin Howard during an unfortunate experience in social housing.

So Mr Howard, along with his wife, Barb, sought help from Disability Advocacy NSW’s office in Newcastle.

“We’ve got a couple of issues at the moment and, without Disability Advocacy, I don’t know where we would be,” Mr Howard says.

“We looked at what options to take to address the situation of not being in a suitable environment, and requested a priority transfer to an alternative location.

“That [request] was approved two months ago.”

Disability Advocacy is a free service that works alongside people with disabilities to achieve the

outcomes they want in order to live a comfortable life.

But the state government plans to slash its funding in June 2018 as part of the push towards the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Disability Advocacy NSW’s Hunter and Central Coast regional coordinator, Ben Hamilton, says the organisation, like many others, relies heavily on state funding.

“We look after housing disputes, education matters, guardianship, and social security issues – those that aren’t related to the NDIS specifically,” he says.

“The NDIS does not fund any advocacy to help with making complaints, reviews, or attending meetings where someone needs to speak out about unfair treatment, so that’s our biggest concern.”

Mr Hamilton adds the annual cost of $13 million for disability

Barb and Kevin Howard at the Disability Advocacy NSW office in Newcastle.

advocacy services across NSW pales in comparison to the state government’s mooted $2 billion redevelopment of two football stadiums in Sydney.

“We’re good at making the dollars stretch,” he says.

“This service has been in the Hunter for 32 years and there’s no other [like it] in the region, apart

Today’s construction.

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from IDRS [Intellectual Disability Rights Service], but they’re in the same boat.”

A Stand By Me campaign is fighting against the planned funding cuts.

For more information on the campaign, or if you’d like to sign the petition, visit standbyme.org.au - Ben Murphy

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Melanoma survivor Tony Richmond at Merewether Ocean Baths.

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Eight-time melanoma survivor’s warning As a child, Tony Richmond could often be found soaking up the sunshine from dawn to dusk at Bar Beach.

Back then, he didn’t care much for applying sunscreen, putting on a shirt, or wearing a hat.

And, he certainly wasn’t aware of the risks of those long, blistering days under Newcastle’s rays.

“We knew nothing of skin cancer or sunscreen as kids growing up in the 1950s and ‘60s,” Mr Richmond said.

“My brother and I used to compete to see who could get the longest piece of skin to peel off – that’s how burnt we’d get.

“Your sunburn was like a fashion trend, worn like a badge of honour – it went with the wide-collared shirts and the flares.”

Unfortunately, Mr Richmond’s sun-drenched lifestyle could be

blamed for the discovery, many years on, of eight melanomas.

A simple skin check with his GP in 2011 led to the testing, diagnosis and removal of the first growth.

Since then, seven more melanomas, of varying depths, have also been removed.

Now aged 67, Mr Richmond considered himself “one of the lucky ones”, but warned people to check their skin regularly.

“We’ve all got dots when we get to [the age of] 55 or 60,” he said.

“But myself, and the general punters, can’t tell the difference between a barnacle and a death sentence.”

In the Hunter Region, men aged 50 years or older account for half of all skin cancer deaths, even though this group makes up just 12% of the population.

According to the Hunter

Melanoma Foundation (HMF), specialists can cure 90% of growths if they’re caught early, but many males, in particular, are presenting too late.

Mr Richmond put it down to a laid-back approach.

“I know blokes who have never had a specialist check their skin,” he said.

“There’s an attitude of: ‘It’s not my problem, it’ll never happen to me.’”

The HMF has urged the local community to be sun safe this summer as part of its new campaign, which features Mr Richmond’s story.

The organisation points to some alarming statistics, which include: one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence more than doubles a person’s chances of developing melanoma later in life; and melanoma ranks as the third most common cancer overall in Australia.

- Ben Murphy

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news To most, a car is merely a mode of transport, but to an unfortunate few, it’s a home on wheels.

Many who find themselves displaced, be it due to unemployment, financial hardship, mental or physical illness, domestic violence or a cruel combination of all of the above, resort to sleeping in their cars.

And there aren’t many public places you can park your car overnight and get a decent night’s sleep without being moved on.

Luckily, Macquarie Care is doing something about it.

Through its crisis homelessness program, Our Backyard, the organisation provides temporary refuge for those sleeping in their cars, in a private parking lot in Lake Macquarie.

There, they have access to food,

toiletries and running hot water, and can stay for up to four weeks.

OzHarvest delivers rescued food every Wednesday, and Orange Sky Laundry visits on Thursdays to wash and dry guests’ clothes for free.

Where possible, Our Backyard volunteers refer guests to other homelessness services to help them transition to permanent housing.

This year alone, the program has helped 116 people get back on their feet, one of whom is Astrel*, and her loyal staffy Shadow.

Astrel left country Victoria, where she grew up, a few weeks ago in search of a better life; somewhere she could gain employment and stability.

She left her 16-year-old daughter with her ex-partner, but keeps in contact with her daughter in the hopes she might be able to visit soon.

Astrel with her staffy dog Shadow.

Suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Astrel didn’t really know what to expect when she left Victoria, let alone if she’d make it past the border.

“It’s been hard because I don’t trust many people,” she tells Newcastle Weekly.

“People tap on my door; they ask, “Are you on drugs?”

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done without [Our Backyard]. It’s been amazing having somewhere to come back to at night.”

Our Backyard is not governmentfunded, so is always looking for volunteer, financial and in-kind support. Visit ourbackyard.info, or phone 0402 155 586, to find out how you can help. *Surname withheld for privacy.

- Georgia Osland

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Homelessness program gets people back on their feet

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news Spreading message about pedestrian road safety Michelle McLaughlin doesn’t want anyone else to experience her heartbreak.

When the Central Coast woman’s four-year-old son, Tom, was hit and killed by a car in 2014, she bravely set up a child pedestrian road safety foundation to raise awareness of the dangers.

The Little Blue Dinosaur Foundation (named as such because Tom loved drawing blue dinosaurs) has received support from 29 councils across four states, with Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens among them.

A Holiday Time campaign, which launched in Shoal Bay this week, will display ‘Hold My Hand’ and ‘Slow Down Kids Around’ signs on roads, parks and beaches

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throughout the Hunter Region during the summer break.

Ms McLaughlin says pedestrian road safety can often be forgotten when the holidays roll around.

“We lost Tom in the blink of an eye and we don’t want it to happen to anyone else,” she tells Newcastle Weekly.

“It’s heartbreaking to have to live with this, so we want to make this [campaign] very prominent for these holidays and create more awareness.

“The [school] holidays are three to four months of the year where there are more children in the community and school zones aren’t operating.

“Children are easily excited and can get really unpredictable in their movements, especially when they are about to do a recreational activity.”

The Holiday Time campaign launched in Shoal Bay this week.

The latest Australian road fatality data shows there were 1,294 road deaths last year alone while, according to the federal government, the annual economic cost of road crashes soared to about $27 billion.

“Since Tom [died], about 70 more children have been hit by cars,” Ms McLaughlin adds.

“The cost, emotionally and financially, is just so high.”

There will be signs promoting the campaign at Port Stephens, Speers Point Park and a number of beaches around Lake Macquarie, as well as both Merewether and Bar beaches.

The foundation aims to eventually spread its message nationwide.

For more information, visit littlebluedinosaur.org - Ben Murphy

news Stair climb raises awareness

NICU’s family room officially opens Families with a newborn baby are now able to use an innovative facility at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The Ronald McDonald NICU Family Room, which opened this week, is a dedicated space where parents, siblings and visitors can relax, connect and take a break.

It was developed in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House.

John Hunter Children’s Hospital’s deputy director of newborn services, Dr Javeed Travadi, welcomed the new addition with open arms.

“The NICU, here in Newcastle, is the busiest unit in NSW, with up to 1,200 newborn patients admitted every year,” he said.

“The Ronald McDonald Family Room is a great asset to the unit, and contributes to a more holistic model of care.”

The room enables people to use the kitchen, lounge, dining, quiet space and play area while remaining next door to the bedside of their sick newborn baby. Ronald McDonald House Northern

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Ronald McDonald House’s Ross Bingham with Jane Sweeney and Rohan Bingham in the family room. Photo: Peter Stoop

NSW chief executive officer, Ross Bingham, said the facility was “hitting the mark”.

“For me, it’s about supporting families and helping them get into a space where they can get their mind together and help their child, while also being able to talk to other families there,” he said.

“We couldn’t have done it without the support of the community and the John Hunter Children’s Hospital.”

The facility was officially opened by Newcastle lord mayor Nuatali Nelmes, Ronald McDonald House board member Margaret McNaughton AM and chairman Stewart Leeman.

- Ben Murphy

Lyndsay Walker had ambitiously aimed to clock up 50,000 steps on Merewether Ocean Baths’ infamous concrete staircase in 12 continuous hours.

“In the end, I did 52,000 [steps], and I felt every one of them,” he said.

The Charlestown resident’s impressive effort earlier this month was in support of Soldier On – a not-for-profit organisation that helps National Security Agency personnel and their families who may be impacted by service.

“I raised $2,300 [for Soldier On] and it created a lot of awareness for what they do,” Mr Walker said.

The stair climb was even more remarkable considering the former professional cricketer, who plied his trade with English county side Nottinghamshire during the mid-to-late 1990s, had been recovering from a serious ACL injury.

For more information about Soldier On, visit solideron.org.au

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news The Camp Shortland site at Newcastle foreshore. Photo: Peter Stoop

Popular space up for debate Camp Shortland, a popular space in Newcastle’s Foreshore Park, is used for leisure, relaxation, recreation, community gatherings and special events.

Most recently, it formed the hairpin bend on the Newcastle 500 Supercars track.

The unique spot, which dates back

to the first colonisation of the region, falls within the Coal River precinct – an area listed on the State Heritage Register.

Now, with the inaugural Supercars event in the rear-view mirror, Newcastle council is encouraging feedback on potential ways to use the space.

The council says a key component of the review is the long-term use of the section of the Newcastle 500 track infrastructure that joins the Nobbys Beach carparks through to the Horseshoe Beach carpark.

Currently, this section is nominated to be covered with topsoil and grass, with the existing path connections to be maintained.

But some of the alternative options for the area include: outdoor gym equipment; historical signage; children’s play activity areas; a children’s bike track; sporting areas; and planter boxes, seating and shade.

Newcastle council says any proposal will have a heritage interpretation element, in keeping with the site’s extensive and colourful history.

If you’d like to have your say, complete the survey at newcastle.nsw. gov.au by Wednesday 20 December.

Confusion over hospital model Labor has demanded the state government end confusion over the model for the new Maitland Hospital.

Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison issued the call after claiming Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, contradicted Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

She said Mr MacDonald revealed the hospital would operate as a PPP (public-private partnership) with a not-for-profit provider, while Mr Hazzard, in contrast, reportedly said no decision had been made about the operators.

Ms Aitchison argued there had been a lack of consultation.

“I’ve had staff from the hospital contact me absolutely distraught as they don’t know what will happen to their jobs under a PPP NFP model,” she said.

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news The 2017 Lake Macquarie Sports Awards are now open for nominations.

Don’t miss this opportunity to nominate sportspeople and administrators from your club • Sports Scholarship Award for Athletes with a Disability • Junior Female Sportsperson of the Year • Junior Male Sportsperson of the Year • Masters Sportsperson of the Year • Sports Administrator of the Year • Sportsperson of the Year

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Racking up more storage The sight of dinghies on the foreshore is an iconic Lake Macquarie image.

But some waterfront areas have reportedly become cluttered with boats, while the use of trees to secure dinghies has caused damage to foreshore vegetation.

The recent installation of new dinghy storage facilities at four locations around Lake Macquarie aims to improve waterfront access, provide better security for small boats, and protect the sensitive foreshore environment.

Racks have been placed at Valentine, Booragul and Balmoral, with a new dinghy storage area also created at Swansea around recently-installed bollard fencing.

“The installation of racks and storage areas allows the dinghies to be stored in an orderly, secure and environmentally-friendly manner,

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Morven Cameron, Kay Fraser and Scot MacDonald inspect the new dinghy storage racks at Booragul.

without hindering access to the foreshore,” Lake Macquarie mayor Kay Fraser says.

The new additions wrap up a two-year, $3 million program of improvements to boating facilities in Lake Macquarie, which has been funded through the NSW Boating Now program. For more information about the program, visit rms.nsw. gov.au/boatingnow

Schoolies sea change awaits for eager Newcastle students

Newcastle High School students Anastasia Sager, Camron Alley and Lilly Pace. Photo: Peter Stoop

Schoolies has become a rite of passage for high school leavers.

But the typical options of the Gold Coast, Bali, Fiji, Byron Bay and Lorne have, in many ways, gained reputations for their drunken culture rather than providing a positive environment to mark the end of school life.

A volunteer program called Grad Trips is now offering students a different option.

Representatives from the program visited Newcastle High School recently to speak with year 11 pupils about the experience.

From November to mid-December 2018, graduates can travel to Cambodia to take part in a five-day building project near Siem Reap, where they will help construct a traditional wooden home for some of the country’s poorest people.

Many families in the province of Siem Reap live on less than $1 a day, while about 85% of Cambodians residing in rural areas

do not have access to adequate sanitation.

The program’s 13-day itinerary also includes the chance to explore the temples of Angkor Wat, as well as the unique Tonle Sap Lake, and delve into the history of Phnom Penh – Cambodia’s busy capital.

Newcastle High School student Lilly Pace, who has already booked her spot, says she is looking forward to the trip.

“I thought it’d be a way to spend money on doing something really good instead of some of the traditional options, which I guess can be dangerous,” she says.

Lilly is eager to explore one destination, in particular.

“The temples of Angkor – I’ve seen plenty of pictures and it looks beautiful, so I can’t wait to go,” she says.

The program has three separate departure dates available to students across the country. For more information, visit gradtrips.com.au - Ben Murphy

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news Opening doors for our youth

Appeal still in need of donations Simply adding one more item to your Christmas shopping list can help make the festive season memorable for children in need.

The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Appeal is collecting donations at Newcastle Permanent branches and its head office for those who might not receive gifts during the holiday period.

The appeal has focused on teenagers, in particular, with some suitable presents including: clothes, gift vouchers, books, electronic devices, fashion accessories, sporting equipment, beauty products, and games.

The Salvation Army’s social programs liaison officer, Major Christine Martin, says the charity is immensely grateful for the community’s support.

“We are so blessed to experience an incredible show of public generosity, particularly at Christmas,” she says.

“By donating a gift at a Newcastle Permanent branch, you can change what may have been a Christmas of stress and hardship into one of hope, and that’s the most important gift anyone can give.”

Newcastle Permanent chief executive officer, Terry Millett, says that, despite the community’s generosity,

Newcastle Permanent and The Salvation Army are working together.

more donations are needed.

“We’re hoping to see the donations coming until right before Christmas,” he says.

“This appeal partnership with The Salvation Army has been running for close to 30 years, and each year we see lots of toys for younger kids donated.

“But, when it comes to the 10 to 15-year-old bracket, it can be slim pickings – [so] the Salvos are asking people to keep teens in mind when selecting a gift to donate.”

Donation boxes are in all Newcastle Permanent branches and its head office at 307 King Street, Newcastle. The collection will run until Wednesday 20 December.

Tantrum Youth Arts will do its bit to bridge the gap and educate young people about domestic violence.

The theatre’s Opening Doors production aims to inform, and empower, youth on the issue.

“Four local government areas across the Hunter – Cessnock, Maitland, Muswellbrook and Port Stephens – rank in the top 50 for highest recorded cases of domestic violence in NSW,” writer and director Tamara Gazzard says. “[Opening Doors] aims to bridge this gap by not only educating people, but also giving them a voice, as well as the means and confidence to seek help if in need.”

High schools in the region that are interested in hosting a performance can submit an expression of interest by 22 December. Visit tantrum.org.au

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Community Engagement Have your say until 5pm, Wednesday 20 December 2017.

View the options: • On our website newcastle.nsw.gov.au Submissions can be made online, via email to mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au or in writing to: Camp Shortland, Newcastle City Council Attention: Ryan Tranter PO Box 489, Newcastle 2300 • City Administration Centre 282 King Street, Newcastle

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Camp Shortland is a popular section of Foreshore Park used for leisure, relaxation, recreation, community gatherings and special events.

We have developed concepts of what could be achieved and are keen to hear your views on whether we should:

A new section of road was built through the area for the Newcastle 500 track and the current approval requires this section of new roadway to be covered with turf outside of the event period.

• continue with the current proposal to cover with topsoil and grass the section of track, or • create an activity space with a range of different uses that could include a children’s play area, heritage interpretation, outdoor gym equipment, planter boxes, seating and shade structures.

Newcastle City Council is investigating alternate options.

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One of Maitland’s most dedicated volunteers, Barbara Heckman.

The ‘secret’ is out. One of Maitland’s most dedicated volunteers, Barbara Heckman, has been placed on the state government’s Hidden Treasures Honour Roll for her invaluable contribution to the community.

Mrs Heckman joins a growing list of more than 800 rural women who have been publicly appreciated on the honour roll.

She says it’s “an honour and very humbling” to be recognised.

“I didn’t know anyone when I moved here in 1984 so I started [volunteering] with groups that my girls were involved in,” she says.

Over the years, Mrs Heckman has volunteered with Maitland Meals on Wheels, the East Maitland Girl Guides support committee, the Maitland Cancer Appeal committee, and the Maitland Country Women’s Association - to name but a few.

She’s also supported her husband Earl’s role in the Science and Engineering Challenge, as well as the Rotary Club of

Maitland. For her, volunteering is simply a way of giving back.

“I’ve been told that I can’t take on anything else,” she says with a laugh.

“I just believe it’s helping out the community – that’s why I do it, plus I enjoy it.

“If you like doing something, you’ll keep going.”

Maitland MP Jenny Aitchison congratulated Mrs Heckman on her achievement.

“The Hidden Treasures Honour Roll is a great way to recognise some of the hard-working volunteers in our community,” Ms Aitchison says.

“Barbara is a much-loved volunteer and a worthy addition to the honour roll.”

Apart from Mrs Heckman, several other women within the Hunter Region also joined the list this year. They include Cessnock duo Freida Frankham and June Lennard, and Dungog’s Kim Allwood.

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An injury to star striker Roy O’Donovan dampened the Newcastle Jets’ come-from-behind win over Perth Glory last Saturday.

O’Donovan collided heavily with Glory goalkeeper Liam Reddy in the 80th minute of the A-League clash at nib Stadium.

The Jets confirmed on Tuesday the Irishman would be sidelined for up to three months with a grade three groin tear. O’Donovan played a crucial role in both of Newcastle’s late goals against Perth.

After going behind midway through the first half, O’Donovan and fellow substitute Johnny Koutroumbis combined to nab an equaliser in the 88th minute.

Then, in stoppage time, O’Donovan’s near post header from a corner deflected off Glory

Newcastle’s Johnny Koutroumbis celebrates after scoring the equaliser.

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defender Jeremy Walker to hand Newcastle a 2-1 victory.

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Mind-bending magic helps Morisset Park Master hypnotist Henry John will perform mindbending magic at Kahibah Sports Club (Kenibea Ave, Kahibah) on Saturday 26 December to raise money for Morisset Park’s development – a

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The Community Trust’s vision is to craft a Global Village Dreamtime Innovation Incubator using the 100 heritage-listed buildings as unique creative hubs.

Tickets to the magic show are available at the club, or by phoning 0402 078 865.

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Trio head back to their roots nominations, glowing reviews and several international tours, The Beautiful Girls have chosen to pay homage to their roots by embarking on a special 15th anniversary tour.

When asked if he ever expected such success over the years, McHugh’s response showed humility.

“Definitely not; we had no real aspirations beyond the next weekend,” he tells Newcastle Weekly.

“I know a lot of bands start off to try and be famous, but we never did that.

“It was just fun, that’s all.

“When you have no expectations, [fame] is just not even considered a reality, then everything is a success.”

McHugh adds that, while the tour will be a celebration of the first two albums, songs from the band’s other records are also set to feature.

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“It’s going to be in the spirit of stripping it back to a three piece, and will be as raw as it gets.

“That’s what I’ll enjoy the most – getting back to that.”

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A year later, The Beautiful Girls released their first full-length album, Learn Yourself, which quickly went on to become a ground-breaking success.

It debuted at number one on the Australian Independent Album chart, knocking Morning Sun out of the way to do so, and was selected as a feature album for Australia’s national youth radio station Triple J. The band, led by vibrant frontman and creative force Mat McHugh, has gained a worldwide core of avid fans.

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time out Of space and time Straight from the streets of San Francisco and Boston, 69-year-old busker, affectionately known as The Space Lady, will be joining Aussie artist Darren Hanlon on his 12th Christmas tour.

Novocastrians will have the chance to bask in Hanlon’s and The Space Lady’s aura – which Hanlon says must be seen to be believed – at St John’s Church Hall in Cooks Hill on Sunday 17 December.

Hanlon saw The Space Lady perform to a packed theatre in Portland earlier this year, and was moved by the experience.

“It was a mass catharsis,” he says.

“People all around me reacted emotionally to the performance.

“With the constant barrage of depressing news headlines this year, The Space Lady’s set really felt like a bit of an antidote.

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The awe-inspiring Space Lady.

“It’s not like she’s playing songs overtly spiritual in content, but she does have a kind of glowing presence. It’s really hard to explain unless you see it.”

Hanlon has spent much of 2017 living in the USA, where he’s divided his time between writing and touring. He says he’s excited to return to his homeland for the annual Christmas tour.

Visit darrenhanlon.com/tours/ to buy tickets to Darren Hanlon and The Space Lady’s Newcastle gig.

They’ve returned home fresh from smashing out a set during one of the country’s fastest-growing boutique music festivals at Queensland’s Airlie Beach.

Now, Newcastle-based band Plastic Voyage is ready to take a big step forward with the release of its debut EP, Lose My Head.

Bass player and vocalist Nathan Topic says the multi-track record has been in the works for more than 12 months.

“When we started recording this EP, we were happy with the bones of it, but we just kept chipping away and improving it,” he says.

The group’s energetic and sophisticated sounds are mixed with elements of funk, soul, blues, hip-hop, ska, jazz, world music, and lounge.

Topic adds that, after the launch of the EP, the band will look to

Newcastle band Plastic Voyage in the studio.

increase its presence even more.

“We’ve been together as a band for about five or six years,” he says.

“We have been gigging pretty solidly for the past few years at places like the Wickham Hotel and we really wanted to push for this EP. “If people want to keep an eye out for us, we will be around quite a bit in 2018.”

Lose My Head will launch at Sawtooth Studios, Tighes Hill on Saturday 16 December from 7.30pm.

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Thanks to Transmission Films, you could win a double pass to the inspiring movie Breathe, in cinemas on Boxing Day. Based on a true story, this film follows the adventurous and charismatic Robin Cavendish (Andrew Garfield), who has his whole life ahead of him, when he is paralysed by polio while in Africa and given just months to live.

Against all advice, Robin’s wife Diana (Claire Foy) brings him home from hospital, with her devotion and witty determination inspiring him to lead a long and fulfilling life.

The pair refuse to be limited by expectations, dazzling others with their humour, courage and lust for life.

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WHAT’S ON SWEET TREATS AT THE LEVEE: Dragonfly Foods at The Levee will provide a Dragonfly Dessert Station on selected Thursdays during the Christmas period, including Thursday 14 December from 3pm to 7pm. Stop by High Street, Maitland to delight in mini sweet treats. Kids and parents welcome. Phone 4931 2800.

CHRISTMAS TREES BY CANDLELIGHT: A special twilight viewing of the Trees and Art for Charity on Thursday 14 December, 4.30pm to 7pm at Hamilton Uniting Church (Beaumont Street, Hamilton). Vote for your favourite tree and help raise money for local charities.

CAROLS ON THE HILL: Staged in the extensive grounds of a beautiful heritage church, Carols on the Hill will offer plenty of entertainment for the whole family. Friday 15 December, 6pm to 9pm at St Peter’s Anglican Church (William Street, East Maitland).

BEHIND THESE WALLS: Australian photographer Brett Leigh Dicks presents his work as part of a travelling exhibition, entitled Behind These Walls: Photographs of Decommissioned Australian Prisons and Gaols, which opens at Maitland Gaol (John Street, East Maitland) on Saturday 16 December.

PUPS IN THE PARK: Bring your dog to Lambton Park (corner Elder and Morehead streets, Lambton) on Saturday 16 December from 8am to 1pm for some canine fun. Giveaways, information stalls, pet Santa photos and more.

OLIVE TREE CHRISTMAS MARKET: Saturday 16 December, 9am to 3pm at Civic Park Newcastle.

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HUNTER ANIMAL RESCUE INFO SESSION: Want to find out more about becoming an animal foster carer and what is involved? Join Hunter Animal Rescue at its next info session from 10am on Sunday 17 December at Mayfield West Bowling Club (Norris Avenue, Mayfield West).

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JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE REGO DAY: Stockton Junior Rugby League Club is holding its first registration day for the 2018 season on Sunday 17 December from 12pm to 2pm at Seaside Boulevard Park, Fern Bay. The club will also be putting on a free Christmas barbecue and open day.

LEMON JAM: Free, all-ages monthly music event held on the waterfront at Lemon Tree Passage.

Next instalment Sunday 17 December, 5pm to 9pm at Henderson Park (Cook Parade, Lemon Tree Passage). Featuring local pub rock band Gasolene, plus kids’ activities, raffles, food and more.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN LAMBTON PARK: Hunter Bible Church presents its annual Christmas Carols in Lambton Park, a free community event from 5pm on Sunday 17 December at Lambton Park (corner Elder and Morehead streets, Lambton).

THE WIGGLY WIGGLY CHRISTMAS SHOW: There’s no business like snow business! The Wiggly Wiggly Christmas Big Show will feature all your favourite Wiggles songs, plus Santa Claus and his dancing reindeers will join The Wiggles on stage. Tuesday 19 December, 10am at Newcastle Entertainment Centre (Brown Road, Broadmeadow). Tickets: nec.net.au/event/thewiggly-wiggly-christmas-big-show SPECTRUM 2017: End-of-year showcase presented by the Australian Dance and Talent Centre. All welcome. Wednesday 20 December, 6.30pm at Civic Theatre (Hunter Street, Newcastle). Tickets: civictheatrenewcastle.com. au/Whats-On/All-Shows/Spectrum-2017 GEORGINA GRIMSHAW: Catch this talented 23-year-old singer-songwriter from Newcastle at The Levee (High Street, Maitland) on Thursday 21 December from 3pm.

A TASTE OF IRELAND – THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: A Taste of Ireland returns this December with the premiere of its exciting Christmas Spectacular. Thursday 21 December, 7.30pm at NEX (corner King and Union Streets, Newcastle West). Tickets: thenex.com.au/events/ a-taste-of-ireland THIS IS CHRISTMAS: A wondrous theatre production celebrating the original Christmas story. Saturday 23 December, 4pm to 5.30pm at Civic Theatre (Hunter Street, Newcastle). Tickets: civictheatrenewcastle.com.au/Whats-On/AllShows/This-is-Christmas SEND YOUR FREE ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS FOR WHAT’S ON TO: editorial@newcastleweekly.com.au

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If you have trees on your property, keep them wellpruned. Long, ungainly or low-hanging branches can easily catch alight and fuel a bushfire. You should also prune trees that hang over a roof and could drop leaves into gutters.

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Are you still looking for an interesting gift for Christmas?

O Christmas tree Christmas and plants go hand in hand, beginning with the tradition of the humble Christmas tree.

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The Romans celebrated the god of agriculture with decorations of green. Even the English druids used evergreens in rituals, placing branches over doors to ward off evil spirits.

The hanging of mistletoe can also be attributed to the English druids, although they didn’t use it for kissing! This concept has perhaps arisen from the druids meeting under mistletoe in the forest, under which they laid down their arms and observed a truce.

There was also a collection of traditions, beginning in the 11th Century, which led to the custom of tree-decorating at Christmas time in Germany, France and Austria in the 18th Century.

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Christmas. This custom at the royal court spread to the middle classes and then to the working people.

Today, there are many varieties of ornamental trees available, from white to green. Becoming more popular is the cut-down tree.

A living, growing tree is ideal, especially if there is a new baby in the family. It can be grown throughout their growing years.

If you bought a potted tree, here are some hints to help your tree survive: after Christmas, TLC is needed – don’t plunge the plant straight into the hot sun; gradually ease it through shade to a warmer spot. It’s probably thirsty after being inside, so, hose it down and soak the root system. Apply slowrelease pellets to encourage new growth. Remember: you have a drink each day – your tree needs the same.

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Living Amongst Nature This is a wonderful opportunity to own a private north east facing split level eco friendly home positioned on approx. 3,073 sqm block. Only minutes from the foreshore of Lake Macquarie and with an abundance of outdoor living, the property features; • Three bedrooms with built-in robes and the master with ensuite and its own private verandah •

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19 Bolton Cl, Bolton Point For sale: $625,000-$675,000 Open Home: Saturday 11:00am-11:45am

Call Anita Merrington 0423 120 030

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Compelling Family Home Your search is over! This lovely 5 bedroomed home with study/office is equipped to accommodate most large families, their pets and ‘work from home’ parents. You will love the function and versatility that the open plan kitchen/ dining/living areas provide. Wander through the established gardens with fruit trees and a gorgeous fernery to complete the picture. Moments away from all the wonderful things Summerland Point has on its doorstep like shops, cafes, parks and beautiful Lake Macquarie itself.

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December 15 – 21

PICK OF THE WEEK Full Metal Jacket Friday, SBS, 8.30pm, MA15+ (1987) Full Metal Jacket presents war as a phenomenon. It’s a film of two halves, devoid of politics and strategy, that follows the “dehumanising” of soldiers, first at boot camp, then in combat in Vietnam. R. Lee Ermey (a former drill sergeant in real life) is explosive as Sgt Hartman, Vincent D’Onofrio is haunting as the excessively berated Private “Pyle”, and Matthew Modine (pictured) offers a fascinating portrayal as Private “Joker”, whose ironic, smart-alec disposition underpins the madness.

Friday

Boy

American Sniper Sunday, NBN, 10pm, MA15+ (2014) This powerful Hollywood war flick, based on the true story of Chris Kyle, is directed by Clint Eastwood’s sure hand and has a gripping performance from a beefed-up Bradley Cooper (pictured) as the most lethal sniper in US military history. It’s serious and intense as it explores the story of the Navy SEAL, whose 160 confirmed kills over four tours in Iraq earns him the nickname “Legend” on the battlefield. But his skill comes at a high cost – his reputation grows behind enemy lines, putting a price on his head.

Monday, SBS VLND, 11.30pm, M (2010) In 1984, little boys everywhere were devotees of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and Boy (James Rolleston, pictured), a lovable 11-year old living in a small New Zealand town, is no exception. Boy, who lives with his grandmother, little brother Rocky and an assortment of abandoned cousins, is also crazy about his absent dad, who is imagined in turn as a war hero, a samurai and a deep-sea diver. But when Boy’s father Alamein (writer and director Taika Waititi) comes home after a stint in jail, his son must confront the reality of who his father is: a petty criminal with visions of grandeur.

December 15

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 One Plus One. 1.30 Screen Time. 2.00 Call The Midwife. 2.55 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand. 3.25 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News: Early Edition. 5.30 Drum. 6.00 Charlie’s Best Chats From The Weekly. 6.10 Grand Designs. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Simply Nigella: Christmas Special. 8.30 Endeavour.

10.05 Planet America. 10.35 NBL. Round 10. New Zealand Breakers v Adelaide 36ers.

12pm Movie: Christmas With The Andersons.

(2016, G) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer.

8.30 MOVIE: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. (2012, PG) 10.30 The Windsors. (M) 11.30 The Goldbergs. (PG) 12am How To Get Away With Murder. (M)

12pm Extra. 12.30 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.30 The Cricket Show. 4.00 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2.

Evening session. 6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 2. Night session.

9.00 Forged In Fire. (M) 10.05 Movie: Mission: Impossible II. (2000, M) 12.30am Fugitive: Black Ops. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.35 Octonauts. 6.50 Peppa Pig. 6.55 Play School’s Story Time. 7.05 Ben And Holly.

7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz. (PG) 8.30 Gruen XL. (M) 9.15 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.45 Episodes. (M) 10.45 Buzzcocks. (M) 11.15 The Office. (PG) 11.35 30 Rock. (PG) 12am Parks And Recreation.

(PG) 12.20 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M)

12pm House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Equestrian.

Aust International Three Day Event. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 The Indian Doctor. (PG) 8.30 Selling Houses Australia.

10.30 To Build Or Not To Build.

11.30 Bargain Hunt.

12pm World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown.

(PG) 1.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG) 2.30 Regular Show. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Nexo Knights. (PG) 4.00 Batman. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Movie: Get Santa.

(2014, PG) 7.30 Movie: Jingle All The Way. (1996, PG) 9.15 MOVIE: The Family Man. (2000, M) 11.45 WWE Smackdown. (MA15+)

2.00 Matlock. (M) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes.

6.30 Happy Days.

7.30 MacGyver. (PG) 8.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 10.30 MOVIE: Blood Out. (2011, MA15+)

12pm Nippers. 3.30 Scream Street.

3.45 Paper Port. 4.00 Odd Squad. 4.25 Operation Ouch! 4.55 Worst Year Of My Life, Again. 5.25 Camp Lakebottom. (PG) 5.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! (PG) 6.10 Kung Fu Panda. (PG) 6.35 The Next Step. 7.00 Total Wipeout. 8.00 Doctor Who. (PG) 8.50 Degrassi: The Next Generation.

(PG) 9.10 Move It Mob Style. 9.35 Close.

12pm Charlie’s Angels. (PG) 1.00 Mount Isa Rodeo Documentary. (PG) 2.00 What Went Down.

(PG) 2.30 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) 3.20 Swamp Men. (PG) 4.20 Baggage Battles.

(PG) 4.50 Barter Kings. (PG) 6.50 Baggage Battles. (PG) 7.20 Movie: Police Academy 6: City Under Siege. (1989, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas. (2011, MA15+) 10.45 Movie: That’s My Boy. (2012, MA15+)

12.10pm Movie: Carry On Cleo.

(1964) 2.05 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. 3.25 Flog It! 4.25 Heartbeat. 5.30 Four In A Bed. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Aust v England. Day 2. Evening session. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Are You Being Served? 7.30 Clash Of The Collectables.

8.30 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (M) 10.30 Westside. 11.30 Trauma Investigators.

12.15am Four In A Bed.

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 2.00 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Raymond. 7.00 Raymond. (PG) 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: You Again. (2010, PG) 10.40 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. 11.40 James Corden. (M)

ABC (ch 2)

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 The Living Room: Summer Edition. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Ben’s Menu. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Bold.

(PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room: Summer Edition. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. 9.30 Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live At The Apollo. (PG) 10.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

12pm Get Smart.

(PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

ELEVEN (ch 52)

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 This Is Brazil! 2.55 Floyd’s Fjord Fiesta. (PG) 3.30 Mexican Fiesta. 4.25 Destination Flavour Christmas. 5.25 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 The Churchills.

8.30 MOVIE: Full Metal Jacket.

(1987, MA15+) 10.40 Six. (MA15+) 11.30 SBS News. 12am Movie: Adoration. (2013, MA15+)

SBS (ch 3)

12pm Movie: The Life Coach. (2009) 1.35 Dead Set On Life. 2.00 Australiana: Island Queen. 2.35 States Of Undress. 3.25 SBS On-Demand Staff Picks.

3.30 Korea’s Fake Funerals. 4.00 Hipsters.

4.30 Balls Deep. 5.00 W-League. Round 8. Sydney FC v Canberra United. 7.20 Batman. 8.25 SBS On-Demand Staff Picks.

8.30 Adam Looking For Eve. 10.15 The Therapist. 11.10 Motorkite Dreaming.

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm

ABC News.

6.00 ABC News National.

6.30 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News National.

8.00 ABC News.

9.00 Planet America.

9.30 ABC News.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News. 11.30 Drum.

Classifications: (P) Pre-school (C) Children (G) General (PG) Parental Guidance (M) Mature Audiences (MA15+) Mature Audiences Only (AV15+) Extreme Adult Violence Programs are correct at the time of print and are subject to change by the networks.

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Saturday

December 16

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 (ch 2) Simply Nigella: Christmas Special. 1.30 Endeavour. (M) 3.00 Wild Life At The Zoo. 3.30 Still Open All Hours. (PG) 4.00 Midsomer Murders.

(PG) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. 6.30 A Taste Of Landline. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Victoria. (PG) 8.20 Father Brown. (PG) 9.05 Broadchurch. (M) 9.55 Last Tango In Halifax. (PG) 10.50 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 11.35 Rage. (MA15+)

12pm House Of Wellness.

(PG) 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG) 1.30 Jabba’s School Holiday Movie Special. (PG) 2.00 Movie: A Taste Of Christmas. (2017, PG) 4.00 Coastwatch Oz. (PG) 4.30 Australia’s Best Drives. (PG) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 NSW Schools Spectacular.

10.00 MOVIE: Pan. (2015, PG) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 12.30 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3.

Afternoon session. 3.30 The Cricket Show. 4.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test.

Australia v England. Day 3. Evening session.

6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Australia v England. Day 3. Night session. 9.00 Forged In Fire. (M) 10.05 Movie: Mission: Impossible III. (2006, M)

12pm The Living Room: Summer Edition. (PG) 1.00 Sammy And Bella’s Kitchen Rescue. 1.30 Between The Flags. 2.30 Australia By Design: Innovation. 3.00 iFish. 4.00 Places We Go. 4.30 Fishing Aust. 5.00 News.

6.00 Jamie’s Super Food. 7.00 David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. 7.30 Attenborough’s Great Natural Wonders Of The World. 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 Late Programs.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Small Business Secrets. 2.30 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Skate America. 4.05 Cycling. L’Étape Australia.

Highlights. 4.35 Bear Grylls: Britain’s Biggest Adventures. 5.30 The Supervet.

(PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 The Vietnam War. 9.40 China: Treasures Of The Jade Empire.

(PG) 10.30 Gadget Man. 11.00 Soccer. EPL. Leicester City v Crystal Palace.

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.55 Hey Duggee. 6.10 The Furchester Hotel. 6.35 Octonauts. 6.50 Peppa Pig. 6.55 Play School’s Story Time. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.15 Comedy Next Gen. (M) 10.15 GameFace. (M) 10.40 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 11.05 Catastrophe. (M) 11.55 Episodes. (M)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 1.00 SA Weekender.

1.30 The Great Day Out. 2.00 Australia’s Best Drives. (PG) 2.30 Vasili’s Garden. 3.00 Creek To Coast. 3.30 Qld Weekender. 4.00 Sydney Weekender. 4.30 To Build Or Not To Build. 5.30 Life On The Edge. (PG) 6.30 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Continent. 11.45 Life On The Edge. (PG)

12pm Move It. 12.30 Movie: My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Friendship Games. (2015) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! 2.30 Turning Mecard. 3.00 Power Rangers Ninja Steel. 3.30 Tom And Jerry Tales. 4.00 Teen Titans. 4.30 Uncle Grandpa. 5.00 Ben 10. 5.30 Movie: Fanshaw & Crudnut: Attack Of The Slug Santas. (2016) 7.30 Movie: Elf. (2003) 9.30 Movie: Surviving Christmas. (2004) 11.30 Balls Of Steel Australia. 12am Late Programs.

12.30pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 1.30 Escape Fishing.

2.00 Monster Jam. 3.00 Operation Repo.

(PG) 4.00 Happy Days. 5.00 Hogan’s Heroes. 5.30 iFish Summer. 6.00 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth. (PG) 7.00 Football: Just For Kicks. 7.40 Soccer.

A-League. Round 11. Central Coast Mariners v Western Sydney Wanderers.

10.00 Homicide: Hours To Kill. (M) 11.00 48 Hours. (M)

12pm News.

12.50 The Business Of Life. 1.15 Rivals. 2.05 Dead Set On Life. 2.30 Young Brides For Sale. 2.55 10,000 BC. 3.45 Abandoned. 4.35 Mario Batali’s Moltissimo. 5.00 Arena eSports.

5.30 NBL. Round 10. Perth Wildcats v Brisbane Bullets. 7.35 Huang’s World. 8.25 SBS On-Demand Staff Picks. 8.30 Movie: Moonrise Kingdom. (2012) 10.15 Movie: Donnie Darko. (2001) 12.15am News.

12pm Children’s Programs.

4.00 Odd Squad. 4.25 Operation Ouch!

4.55 Worst Year Of My Life, Again. 5.25 Break The Future. 5.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! (PG) 6.10 Kung Fu Panda. (PG) 6.35 The Next Step. 7.00 Total Wipeout.

(PG) 8.00 The Adventures Of Merlin. (PG) 8.45 Degrassi: The Next Generation. (PG) 9.10 Move It Mob Style. 9.35 Close.

12pm Drag Racing. 400 Thunder Series.

Replay. 1.00 Blokesworld. (PG) 1.30 Classic Car Rescue. (PG) 2.30 Swamp Men. (PG) 3.30 Freesurfer. 4.00 Screaming Reels. (PG) 4.30 Big Angry Fish. (PG) 5.30 Hardliners.

(PG) 6.30 Wicked Tuna. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Police Academy 7: Mission To Moscow.

(1994, PG) 9.10 Movie: Resident Evil: Extinction. (2007, MA15+) 11.10 Outback Truckers. (M) 12.10am Blokesworld. (PG)

1.15pm MOVIE: The Railway Children. (1970, G) 3.30 MOVIE: A Place In The Sun. (1951, PG) 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Aust v England. Day 3. Evening session. From the WACA, Perth.

6.30 MOVIE: Philadelphia. (1993, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Primal Fear. (1996, MA15+) 11.40 Cold Case. (M)

12.35pm Charmed.

(PG) 1.30 Becker. (PG) 2.30 The King Of Queens.

(PG) 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 The Loop Summer Series. (PG) 9.00 Miniseries: Sherlock Holmes: Incident At Victoria Falls. (M) 11.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 11.30 Raymond.

12.30am Charmed. (PG)

12pm ABC News.

12.30 A Taste Of Landline. 1.00 ABC News.

1.30 Planet America. 2.00 ABC News.

2.30 The House. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Drum Weekly. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 One Plus One. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 The Mix. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.30 Back Roads. 8.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.10 Foreign Corre. 9.00 Late Programs.

ABC

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

Sunday

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

December 17 12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 A PRIME7 (ch 6)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

ELEVEN (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

Taste Of Landline.

1.00 Back Roads. (PG) 1.30 Boomtown.

2.00 Father Brown. (PG) 2.45 Antiques Roadshow. 3.45 The Mix. 4.15 Bespoke.

4.45 Victoria. (PG) 5.30 QI. (PG) 6.10 Sarah Beeny’s Rise Hall Christmas. (PG) 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Joanna Lumley’s India.

(PG) 8.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.00 Father Brown: Christmas Special. (PG) 10.55 The Code. (M) 11.55 Fortitude.

12pm Kochie’s Business Builders. (PG) 12.30 Movie: The Search For Santa Paws.

(2010, G) 2.30 Movie: Oh, Christmas Tree.

(2013, G) 4.30 Australia’s Best Drives.

(PG) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Sunday Night.

8.00 Carols In The Domain.

10.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. (M) 12am How To Get Away With Murder. (M)

12pm Fish’n With Mates. 12.30 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4.

Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 3.30 The Cricket Show. 4.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test.

Australia v England. Day 4. Evening session.

6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Australia v England. Day 4. Night session. 9.00 Late Programs.

12pm The Offroad Adventure Show. 1.00 All 4 Adventure. (PG) 2.00 4x4 Adventures. 3.00 Ben’s Menu. 3.30 The 48 Hour Destination.

4.00 The Home Team. 4.30 Seafood Escape.

5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud: Sunday. 6.30 Jamie’s Cracking Christmas. 7.30 Bull.

8.30 Wisdom Of The Crowd.

9.30 Wisdom Of The Crowd.

10.30 NCIS: New Orleans. (M) 11.30 48 Hours. (M)

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Basketball. NBL. Round 10. Sydney Kings v Cairns Taipans. 5.00 Small Business Secrets. 5.30 Hostages Of The SS. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Raising Pompeii. (M) 8.30 Barbie The Most Famous Doll In The World. 9.30 Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To Go. (M) 11.10 Full Frontal. (M) 11.40 Jesus: Rise To Power. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.50 Peppa Pig. 6.55 Play School’s Story Time. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

(M) 8.45 Dara O’Briain: Crowd Tickler.

(M) 9.40 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. (M) 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 11.10 The IT Crowd. (PG) 11.35 Wasted. (MA15+) 12.05am Murder In Successville. (M)

12pm Home And Away Catch-Up. (PG) 4.00 The Real Seachange. 4.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 For The Love Of Dogs.

(PG) 7.00 Dog Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Border Security: International. (PG) 9.00 Brit Cops. (MA15+) 10.00 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 11.00 Border Security: Int. (PG) 11.30 Escape To The Country. 12.30am Psychic TV. (M)

12pm Turning Mecard. 12.30 My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. 1.00 Beyblade Burst.

1.30 Steven Universe. 2.00 Young Justice.

2.30 Kung Fu Panda Holiday. 3.30 Tom And Jerry Tales. 4.00 Teen Titans. 4.30 Power Rangers Ninja Steel. 5.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. 5.30 Madagascar Penguins Xmas Caper. 5.45 Movie: Stuart Little. (1999) 7.30 Movie: Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. (2001) 10.40 Late Programs.

12pm World Sport.

12.30 Operation Repo. 1.00 A Taste Of Travel. 1.30 Tasmania: Surrounded By Sea. 2.30 Seafood Escape. 3.00 Life Inside The Markets. 3.30 Australia By Design: Innovation. 4.00 David Attenborough’s Africa. 5.00 Places We Go. 5.30 iFish. 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 David Att’s Planet Earth. 8.30 Movie: Backyard Ashes. (2013) 10.30 Late Programs.

12pm Insight.

1.00 Mario Batali’s Moltissimo. 1.25 VICE World Of Sports. 1.50 Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man. 2.40 Close Up Kings. 3.30 Cyberwar.

4.00 W-League. Round 8. Brisbane Roar v Melbourne City. 6.30 Vs Arashi. (PG) 7.25 If You Are The One. (PG) 8.35 Insight. 9.35 Derren Brown: Infamous. (M) 10.55 Shot

By Kern. 11.55 Toast Of London. 12.20am Toast Of London.

12pm Children’s Programs.

4.00 Odd Squad. 4.25 Operation Ouch!

4.55 Worst Year Of My Life, Again. 5.25 Camp Lakebottom. 5.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! (PG) 6.10 Nowhere Boys. 6.35 The Next Step. 7.00 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Shaun The Sheep Movie. (2015, G) 8.50 Horrible Histories. 9.50 Rage. (PG)

12.30pm Motor Racing. Night Thunder. 1.30 What Went Down. (PG) 3.00 Timbersports.

3.30 Cajun Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.00 Seinfeld. (PG) 6.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Executive Decision.

(1996, M) Kurt Russell, Steven Seagal, Halle Berry.

11.15 Ink Master. (M) 12.15am Storage Wars. (PG)

12pm Clash Of The Collectables.

1.00 Movie: The Flying Scot. (1957, G) 2.30 Roy Orbison: Love Hurts. (PG) 3.30 Movie: Band Of Angels. (1957, PG) 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Aust v England. Day 4. Evening session. 6.30 Weather Gone Viral. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Jack Taylor. (MA15+) 10.30 Westside. (MA15+) 11.30 The Closer.

(M) 12.30am My Surf TV.

12pm Charmed. (PG) 1.00 The King Of Queens. (PG) 2.00 Rules Of Engagement.

(PG) 2.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 3.30 Frasier. (PG) 4.30 Becker. (PG) 5.30 Frasier.

(PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 7.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7.30 Cram! (M) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

9.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 12am Becker. (PG)

12pm ABC News.

12.30 Aust Story. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 The Mix. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 The Breakfast Couch. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 A Taste Of Landline. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 One Plus One. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 Compass. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 Planet America.

7.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.00 Insiders.

9.00 ABC News Weekend. 9.30 One Plus One. 10.00 Late Programs.

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Monday

December 18

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Midsomer Murders.

(M) 2.30 Joanna Lumley’s India. (PG) 3.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News: Early Edition. 5.30 Drum. 6.00 What It’s Like. 6.10 Grand Designs. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG) 8.30 Foreign Correspondent.

9.00 Q&A. 10.05 Catching A Killer. (M) 11.30 No Offence. (M) 12.20am Rage. (MA15+)

12pm Movie: My Christmas Love.

(2016, PG) 2.00 The Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Minds. (M) 9.30 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders. (M) 10.30 MOVIE: Bad Santa. (2003, MA15+) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Extra. 12.30 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 3.30 The Cricket Show. 4.00 Cricket. The Ashes.

Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5.

Evening session. 6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Australia v England. Day 5. Night session. 9.00 Late Programs.

12pm Children’s Programs.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Upper Middle Bogan. (M) 9.00 Best Of The Weekly’s Hard Chat. (PG) 9.05 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.30 GameFace.

(MA15+) 9.55 Inside Amy Schumer.

(MA15+) 10.20 Buzzcocks. (M) 10.50 The Office. (PG) 11.10 30 Rock. (M) 11.35 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.55 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 12.25am Buzzcocks. (M)

12pm Malaysia Kitchen. 1.00 Cities Of The Underworld. (PG) 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 4.30 Auction Squad. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 Cold Feet. (M) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG) 10.30 Citizen Khan. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Creek To Coast.

12.30pm World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown. (PG) 1.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 2.00 Power Rangers Ninja Steel. (PG) 2.30 Regular Show. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 LEGO Friends. 4.00 Batman. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10.

(PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002, PG) 10.45 Movie: Red Hill. (2010, MA15+)

2.00 Star Trek. (PG) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes.

6.30 Happy Days.

7.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 10.30 Elementary. (M)

3pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 Camp Lakebottom. (PG) 5.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! (PG) 6.10 Nowhere Boys. 6.35 The Next Step. 7.00 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Odd Squad: The Movie.

(2016, G) 8.35 Doctor Who. (PG) 9.20 The Haunting Hour. (PG) 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

12pm Cajun Pawn Stars.

(PG) 12.30 NFL. NFL. Week 15. Oakland Raiders v Dallas Cowboys. 4.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 5.30 Barter Kings. (PG) 6.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 8.30 World’s Toughest Cops. (M) 9.30 World’s Angriest. (M) 10.30 Ax Men. (M) 11.30 American Hoggers. (M) 12am Pawn Stars. (PG)

12.10pm Movie: Carry On Cabby.

(1963) 2.05 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. 3.25 Flog It! 4.25 Heartbeat. 5.30 Four In A Bed. 6.00 Cricket. The Ashes. Third Test. Aust v England. Day 5. Evening session. 6.30 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Are You Being Served? 7.30 Airport Security Colombia.

8.30 Airport 24/7: Miami. (PG) 9.30 Cops UK: Body Cam Squad. 11.30 Murder In The First. 12.30am Four In A Bed.

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 2.00 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.00 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier.

(PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Becker. (PG)

ABC News.

6.30 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News National.

8.00 ABC News.

9.00 Q&A. Interactive public affairs program. Hosted by Virginia Trioli.

10.05 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

11.30 The Drum.

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Tuesday

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NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

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12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 TEN Eyewitness News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 All-Star Family Feud. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Good Will Hunting.

(1997, M) 11.10 The Project. 12.10am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Al Jazeera. 2.00 André Rieu: Live In Maastricht 2017. 3.25 Celtic Woman: Home For Xmas.

4.25 Heston’s In Search Of Perfection. 4.55 Living Black. 5.25 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News. 7.30 River Cottage Australia. (PG) 8.30 Michael Mosley Vs E-Cigarettes. (PG) 9.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 The World Game. 11.30 Wallander. (MA15+)

12.30pm Hogan’s Heroes. 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

12pm Movie: Footnote.

(2011, PG) 1.55 States Of Undress. (PG) 2.45 Dead Set On Life. (PG) 3.10 Vs Arashi. (PG) 4.05 Hipsters. (PG) 4.35 Cyberwar. (PG) 5.05 VICE News Tonight. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.35 MythBusters. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: White Men Can’t Jump.

(1992, M) 10.40 Search Party. (M) 11.30 Movie: Boy. (2010, M)

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

ELEVEN (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm

1pm Foreign Corre.

1.30 Zimbabwe: (ch 2) Downfall Of A Dictator. 2.00 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.25 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News: Early Edition. 5.30 Drum. 6.00 The Checkout. 6.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Screen Time. 8.30 The Book Club: 5 Of The Best. 9.30 Plumpton High Babies Ten Years On. 10.30 Joanna Lumley: Elvis And Me.

12pm Movie: Finding Father Christmas. (2016, G) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Border Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Air Rescue. (PG) 8.30 Criminal Minds. (M) 9.30 The Grand Tour. (M) 11.00 The Windsors. (M) 12am Mistresses. (M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: Curly Sue. (1991, PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Meet The Parents.

(2000, M) 10.40 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 11.40 Cold Case. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.00 The Cook’s Pantry With Matt Sinclair. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers.

11.10 Bull. (M) 12am WIN News.

12pm WorldWatch.

2.00 Rod Stewart: Merry Christmas, Baby. 3.00 Kylie Kwong: Heart And Soul. 3.30 Oceans Of The Solar System.

4.30 Britain’s Secret Treasure Islands.

5.25 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News. 7.30 Queen Victoria’s Children. (PG) 8.40 Princess Diana’s Wicked Stepmother. 9.40 Gypsy Kids: Our Secret World. (M) 10.35 SBS News. 11.05 Before We Die. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Ronny Chieng: Int Student. (M) 8.30 Ronny Chieng: Int Student. (MA15+) 8.55 Best Of The Weekly’s Hard Chat. (PG) 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.30 Kiki And Kitty.

(M) 10.00 Wasted. (M) 10.25 Buzzcocks.

(M) 10.55 The Office. (PG) 11.15 30 Rock.

(M) 11.35 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 12am Late Programs.

12pm Mr Selfridge. (PG) 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Medical Emergency.

(PG) 3.30 House Calls To The Rescue.

4.30 Auction Squad. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 Craziest Christmas Lights.

8.30 Inspector Morse. (M) 10.30 Terror In The Skies. (PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Mr Selfridge. (PG)

12pm World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown.

(PG) 1.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 2.00 Thunderbirds Are Go. (PG) 2.30 Regular Show. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Nexo Knights. (PG) 4.00 Batman. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. (2004, PG) 10.15 Movie: Beautiful Creatures. (2013, M)

12pm Happy Days.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Star Trek. (PG) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes. (PG) 6.30 Happy Days.

7.30 48 Hours. (M) 8.30 Homicide: Hours To Kill. (M) 9.30 48 Hours. (M) 10.30 Highlander. (M) 11.30 Hogan’s Heroes. (PG)

12pm Movie: The Triplets Of Belleville. (2003) 1.25 States Of Undress. 2.15 Rise. 3.00 Mario Batali’s Moltissimo. 3.25 Getting Away With Murder? 3.55 Rivals. 4.20 Cyberwar. 4.45 Tattoo Age. 5.10 News. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.35 MythBusters. 7.35 News. 8.05 Funny How? 8.30 Kebab Kings. (MA15+) 9.30 Toxic Garbage Island. 10.40 Vikings.

11.30 VICE Guide To Film. 12.25am News.

3pm Children’s Programs.

4.25 Operation Ouch! 4.55 Worst Year Of My Life, Again. 5.25 Camp Lakebottom.

5.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots.

(PG) 6.00 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!

(PG) 6.10 Nowhere Boys. 6.35 The Next Step. 7.00 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Full Out. (2015, PG) 8.55 Doctor Who. (PG) 9.40 Rage. (PG) 10.40 Close.

12pm Charlie’s Angels. (PG) 1.00 What Went Down. (PG) 1.30 Barter Kings. (PG) 2.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 3.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 4.30 Swamp People. (PG) 5.30 Barter Kings.

(PG) 6.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Strip N’ Rip. (PG) 8.30 Counting Cars. (PG) 9.30 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG) 10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 11.00 World’s Most Amazing Videos. 12am Pawn Stars. 12.30 Strip N’ Rip.

12.10pm Movie: It Shouldn’t Happen To A Vet. (1977, G) 2.05 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. (PG) 3.25 Flog It! 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 Are You Being Served? (PG) 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.50 Cold Case. (M) 11.50 Heartbeat. (PG)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 2.00 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Raymond.

7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Deck The Halls. (2006, PG) 10.25 Jumanji Behind The Scenes. 10.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Becker. (PG)

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7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

ELEVEN (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm

ABC News.

6.00 ABC News National.

6.30 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News National.

8.00 ABC News. Presents the latest news stories.

9.30 7.30.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News. 11.30 The Drum.

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Wednesday

December 20

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Family (ch 2) Confidential. 1.30 Back Roads. 2.00 Agatha Christie’s Partners In Crime. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef: Christmas Special. 3.25 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News: Early Edition.

5.30 Drum. 6.10 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 QI: Christmas Special. 8.30 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. 9.30 Tinsel, Tears And Turkeys. 10.25 Adam Hills: The Last Leg.

12pm Movie: The Spirit Of Christmas. (2015, PG) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 7.30 The Greatest Christmas Gifts Ever. (PG) 8.45 MOVIE: My Best Friend’s Wedding. (1997, PG) 11.00 House Of Wellness. (PG) 12am Winners & Losers. (PG)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: My Dog Skip. (2000, G) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News.

5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 The Voice Kids UK. (PG) 9.00 George Michael: Freedom. (M) 11.00 Mom. (M) 11.30 Movie Juice. 12am CSI: NY. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet. 4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful.

5.00 TEN Eyewitness News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.

11.10 Todd Sampson’s Body Hack. (M) 12am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 1.55 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 2.55 Nigella Bites. 3.20 The Mekong River. (PG) 4.20 Italy Unpacked. (PG) 5.25 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News. 7.30 Operation Gold Rush With Dan Snow. 8.30 What Makes A Psychopath? 9.30 Vikings. 10.30 Berlin Station. (MA15+) 11.30 SBS News. 12am Movie: Walk With Me. (2016, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Stop Laughing… This Is Serious. (M) 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.30 Catastrophe. (M) 9.55 Catastrophe. (MA15+) 10.25 Buzzcocks. (M) 10.55 The Office. (PG) 11.15 30 Rock. (M) 11.35 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 12am Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 12.30 Buzzcocks. (M)

12pm Craziest Christmas Lights.

1.00 Terror In The Skies. (PG) 2.00 Million Dollar Minute.

3.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 4.30 Auction Squad.

5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 Keeping Up Appearances. 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.30 The World’s Oddest Animal Couples.

(PG) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Escape To The Country.

12pm World’s Funniest Videos Top 10 Countdown.

(PG) 1.00 Auction Hunters. (PG) 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG) 2.30 Regular Show. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Nexo Knights. (PG) 4.00 Batman. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005, PG) 10.30 Movie: Priest. (2011, M) 12.15am Friends. (PG)

12pm Happy Days.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Star Trek. (PG) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes.

6.30 Happy Days.

7.30 Attenborough’s Tiger: Spy In The Jungle. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Coach Carter. (2005, M) 11.15 Homicide: Hours To Kill. (M)

12pm Movie: The Black Stallion. (1979) 2.05 States Of Undress. 2.55 VICE. 3.30 The World’s Most Dangerous Journey. 4.00 VICE World Of Sports. 4.30 Cyberwar. 5.00 News. 5.30 If You Are The One. 6.30 MythBusters. (PG) 7.30 News.

8.00 What Facebook Knows About You. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Day The Earth Stood Still. (2008) 10.30 Movie: The Door. (2009, MA15+) 12.25am News.

3pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 Camp Lakebottom. 5.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! (PG) 6.10 Nowhere Boys. 6.35 The Next Step. 7.00 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Gangsta Granny. (2013, G) 8.40 Doctor Who. (PG) 9.25 Fungus The Bogeyman. (PG) 10.05 Rage. (PG) 11.05 Close.

12pm Charlie’s Angels. 1.00 Baggage Battles.

1.30 Pawn Stars. 2.00 Strip N’ Rip. 3.00 Barter Kings. 4.00 Inside West Coast Customs. 5.00 Motorway Patrol. 5.30 Barter Kings. 6.30 Baggage Battles. 7.00 Pawn Stars. 7.30 Highway Cops. (PG) 8.30 American Restoration. (PG) 9.30 American Pickers. (PG) 10.30 Pawn Stars Australia.

11.30 Hardcore Pawn. 12am Guitar Gods Goes Cosmic. 12.30 Pawn Stars.

12.10pm Movie: Maytime In Mayfair.

(1949, G) 2.05 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. (PG) 3.25 Flog It! 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Antiques Roadshow.

7.00 Are You Being Served? (PG) 7.30 Waking The Dead. (M) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 10.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 11.50 Waking The Dead. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. 2.00 The Young And The Restless.

2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Becker.

3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Raymond. 7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show.

(M) 9.30 Summer Stand-Up: The Stevenson Experience. (M) 10.40 Chopper’s Republic Of Anzakistan. 11.10 James Corden.

12.10am King Of Queens.

ABC News.

6.00 ABC News National.

6.30 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News National.

8.00 ABC News. Presents the latest news stories.

9.30 7.30.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News. 11.30 The Drum.

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Thursday

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7MATE (ch 63)

December 21 PRIME7 (ch 6)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

ELEVEN (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm

1.55pm Agatha Christie’s Partners (ch 2) In Crime. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef: Christmas Special.

3.25 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News: Early Edition. 5.30 Drum. 6.00 Classic Countdown Extras. 6.05 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. 6.55 Clarke And Dawe: From The Archives. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 To Be Advised. 8.30 Call The Midwife. 9.30 Delicious. 10.20 The Halcyon.

12pm Movie: Another Christmas Kiss.

(2014, PG) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News. 5.00 The Chase Aust.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Patrol. (PG) 7.30 Santa Makes You Laugh Out Loud. (PG) 8.30 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. (PG) 9.30 The Grand Tour. (M) 11.00 Jonathan Ross. (M) 12am Scandal. (M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: Little Giants. (1994, PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 World’s Best Commercials. (PG) 9.30 To Be Advised.

11.30 Pompidou. (PG) 12am A.D. Kingdom And Empire. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 Bondi Vet. (PG) 2.00 Entertainment Tonight. 2.30 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield. 4.00 The Cook’s Pantry With Matt Sinclair. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. Hobart Hurricanes v Melbourne Renegades.

11.10 Blue Bloods. (M) 12am WIN News.

12pm WorldWatch.

1.55 Nigella Express. 2.25 Nigella Bites Christmas Special. 3.20 Living Black. 3.50 Rome: What Lies Beneath. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 Food Safari. 6.30 News. 7.30 Railway Journeys UK. 8.05 Food Safari Earth. 8.40 River Cottage Australia. (PG) 9.35 Chance.

(MA15+) 10.30 Ride Upon The Storm. 11.40 SBS News. 12.10am Movie: Human Capital.

(2013, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 The Ex-PM. (M) 8.55 Best Of The Weekly’s Hard Chat. (PG) 9.00 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.30 The IT Crowd. (PG) 9.55 Murder In Successville.

(M) 10.25 Buzzcocks. (M) 10.55 The Office.

(PG) 11.15 30 Rock. (M) 11.35 Parks And Recreation. (M) 12am Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 12.30 Buzzcocks. (M)

12pm Lovejoy.

(PG) 2.00 Million Dollar Minute.

3.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 3.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 4.30 Auction Squad.

5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 Kingdom. (PG) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 9.30 Houdini & Doyle. (M) 10.30 Catch Phrase. 11.15 Bargain Hunt.

12.30am Psychic TV. (M)

12pm Survivor: Heroes V Healers V Hustlers. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon. 3.30 Nexo Knights. (PG) 4.00 Batman: The Brave And The Bold. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Adventure Time. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 The Middle. (PG) 7.30 Survivor: Heroes V Healers V Hustlers. (PG) 10.30 WWE Raw. (MA15+) 11.30 Total Divas. (M) 12.30am Friends. (PG)

12pm Happy Days.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Star Trek. (PG) 3.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 4.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Hogan’s Heroes. 6.30 Happy Days.

7.30 Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Game Of Death. (2010, M) 10.30 Star Trek: Voyager. (M) 11.30 Hogan’s Heroes.

12pm Movie: Apart Together. (2010) 1.40 The Business Of Life. 2.05 States Of Undress. 2.55 Rivals.

3.20 Tattoo Age. 3.45 The World’s Most Dangerous Journey. 4.20 Does America.

4.45 Cyberwar. 5.10 News. 5.35 If You Are The One. 6.35 MythBusters. 7.35 News.

8.00 Full Frontal. 8.30 Fixing The System: Crime And Punishment. 9.25 The Trixie & Katya Show. 9.50 Most Expensivest.

3pm Children’s Programs.

5.25 Camp Lakebottom. 5.35 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 6.00 Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed! (PG) 6.10 Nowhere Boys. 6.35 The Next Step. 7.00 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Billionaire Boy. (2016, G) 8.30 Doctor Who. (PG) 9.20 Fungus The Bogeyman. (PG) 10.05 Rage. (PG) 11.05 Close.

12pm Charlie’s Angels. 1.00 What Went Down. 2.00 Barter Kings. 3.00 Baggage Battles. 3.30 Pawn Stars. 4.00 American Restoration. 4.30 American Pickers.

5.30 Barter Kings. (PG) 6.30 American Restoration. (PG) 7.00 World’s Craziest Fools. (PG) 7.30 Hardcore Pawn. (M) 8.00 Family Guy. (M) 9.00 American Dad! (M) 10.00 Movie: Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans. (2009, MA15+) 11.45 Ink Master.

12.10pm Movie: Manuela. (1957, PG) 2.05 The Hairy Bikers’ Best Of British. (PG) 3.25 Flog It! 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Antiques Roadshow. 7.00 Are You Being Served? (PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 DCI Banks. (MA15+) 9.40 Lynda La Plante’s Trial & Retribution. (M) 11.50 Death In Paradise. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Days Of Our Lives. (PG) 2.00 The Young And The Restless. (PG) 2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Raymond.

7.30 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 9.00 Sex And The City. (M) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Becker. (PG)

ABC

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ABC ME (ch 23)

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PRIME7 (ch 6)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

ELEVEN (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm

ABC News.

6.00 ABC News National.

6.30 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News National.

8.00 ABC News. Presents the latest news stories.

9.30 7.30.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News. 11.30 The Drum.

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Prince Andrew, Duke of York, served in the Royal Navy during which war?

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Over the next 12 months, Rachel will take extra pride in doing things to the best of her ability. Being of service to others will bring her added pleasure, whether or not it’s expected of her. Rachel will feel all fired up with enthusiasm about changes she is considering making to her job or health. The coming year will also present an ideal opportunity to embark on a new stage in her relationship with her husband.

ARIES: MAR 21 - APR 20

CANCER: JUN 22 - JUL 22

LIBRA: SEP 24 - OCT 23

CAPRICORN: DEC 22 - JAN 20

The New Moon on the 18th sees you feeling festive. As far as you are concerned, you’re all set to open a bottle of wine and begin celebrating. Joint finances may be a concern but rather than allowing it to escalate, do your best to defuse the situation.

If your social circle has dwindled recently, use the next four weeks as an opportunity to make some new friends The New Moon on the 18th is the ideal time to socialise with your colleagues or to attend a work-related Christmas party.

This month you will be putting a lot of energy into intimate relationships. The New Moon on the 18th is the ideal time for connecting with your neighbours and relatives you don’t always get to see. Loved ones at a distance will be keen to share their exciting news with you.

With Saturn in Capricorn, you’ll wish to be productive at work and eager to create a convivial and pleasant atmosphere. The New Moon on the 18th is a good day for listening to someone’s advice or wisdom, especially if discussing something connected with health and fitness.

TAURUS: APR 21 - MAY 21

LEO: JUL 23 - AUG 23

SCORPIO: OCT 24 - NOV 22

AQUARIUS: JAN 21 - FEB 19

The New Moon on the 18th sees you wanting everyone around you to have a good time and you’ll bend over backwards to ensure that happens. You need to stand up for yourself in a discussion where you don’t agree with what someone says. But don’t take it personally.

The New Moon on the 18th makes you much more sociable and it is a marvellous time to make amends if you have fallen out with a friend or loved one recently. Children will be fun to be around as they will have the ability to make you laugh.

Mars in Scorpio indicates that you will be very concerned about your one to one relationships. The New Moon on the 18th indicates a fresh start involving health and financial affairs. This is the ideal time in which to find a bargain whilst shopping.

If you’ve been thinking about making some changes to your home, this month is the perfect time to put them into place. The New Moon on the 18th is the ideal time to enjoy the company of your children or younger people or to embark on something creative.

GEMINI: MAY 22 - JUN 21

VIRGO: AUG 24 - SEP 23

SAGITTARIUS: NOV 23 - DEC 21

PISCES: FEB 20 - MAR 20

The New Moon on the 18th is the ideal time for romance and you are eager to kiss and make up.

Be wary of confiding in someone just because they are older or more influential; if you use your discrimination they will be very helpful and supportive.

The more positive your attitude throughout this month, the better the results will be. The New Moon on the 18th is the ideal time to get cracking and to channel all your emotional energy into decorating your home and organising your festive celebrations.

The New Moon on the 18th indicates that it’s time to voice your opinions without dominating the conversation and to have a think about your social circle and to make some changes. You might tire of someone’s funny little ways, which you decide are no laughing matter.

Mars is in Scorpio and you’ll be reconnecting with your past, but make sure you’re not being overly sentimental and unrealistic. The New Moon on the 18th is the ideal time to make some changes at home, just be certain to discuss them with your loved ones first.

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Gardening. . . . . . . . . .

Guttering . . . . . . . . . .

Handyman . . . . . . . . .

Home Maintenance . . . .

Landscaping & Design . .

Painting . . . . . . . . . . .

Plastering & Gyprock . . .

Plumbing . . . . . . . . . .

Plumbing & Gasfitting . .

Pressure Cleaning . . . . .

Removalists . . . . . . . . .

Roofing. . . . . . . . . . . .

Rubbish Removals . . . .

Security Doors & Screens Sewing Machine Repairs.

Tree Services . . . . . . . .

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Bricklayers . . . . . . . . . . .

Builders . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Carpenters . . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning Services . . . . . . .

Computer Repairs . . . . . . .

Concreting . . . . . . . . . . .

Decking . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Earthmoving & Excavations Electrical. . . . . . . . . . . . .

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GETTING MY REV ON I just love fast cars and can’t get enough of them. From being front-row at the V8 Supercars this year, to Toranafest – who have been great supporters of Ronald McDonald House for many years.

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Cycling is another passion of mine. Each year for the last 13 years I’ve donned the lycra to Ride for Sick Kids, covering 7,500 kilometres and raising nearly $3 million for Ronald McDonald House.

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Ross has been involved with Ronald McDonald House Northern NSW since its inception in 1991. For over 20 years he’s been at the helm of the organisation as CEO. Ross is passionate and dedicated to improving the world for kids. And he’s perfectly placed to do just that. Over the last 12 months, Ronald McDonald House has provided a “home away from home” for 882 families with a sick or injured child. The Ronald McDonald Family Room, at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, has been a warm and friendly environment for 15,158 people to take a much-needed break. The new Family Room in the NICU has helped a further 1,100 people in its first month. Ross has overseen the development of a Learning Program, which helps sick kids catch up on lost education. Ross also enjoys catching up with families who have taken time out to relax and reconnect at the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Forster.

“We can’t always make the children well, but we can always make their situation better” is his motto.

RIDING FOR A CAUSE

I love to bust out my old guitar and have a sing.

From the old classics to Ed Sheeran, music really does just soothe my soul.

CONNECTING WITH THE COMMUNITY I’m totally inspired by Newcastle’s amazing community spirit, and people’s propensity to get behind a worthy cause.

Thanks so much!

KEEPING FAMILY CLOSE My family means everything to me.

And I’m also privileged to be helping keep families with a sick or injured child together in my everyday work.