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From the editor I think we should all be open to trying new things, from the smallest to the most (potentially) life-changing. Maintaining an open mind, I believe, presents far more opportunities in life than sticking to what we know and like.

In the past month alone, I’ve tried: a 30day challenge at my gym, switching from plastic to stainless steel straws and drink bottles, house sitting, frozen fruit soft serve (a serious game-changer), turning off social media notifications, and a new supermarket.

Look, not all of these things have changed my life drastically, but some of them have been very beneficial, all because I decided to give it a go.

I’ve never tried chestnuts, but I think maybe I will after seeing this week’s recipes on pages 32 and 33. What will you try today?

A reminder, with school back in session this week, to slow down in school zones.

Children are some of our most vulnerable road users, and, whether out of ignorance or arrogance, I see too many people speed.

It is reassuring to see Roads and Maritime Services is installing mid-block pedestrian traffic lights and a new shared pathway on the busy Hillsborough Road in Warners Bay, two years after 15-year-old Jade Frith was fatally hit by a car while crossing the road.

A sobering thought.

- Georgia Osland

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Pledge to end homelessness Businesses and councils act

Concern for communal space Toronto development proposal

Community pedal power Kyneen gifted custom bike

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news Pledge to end homelessness The common perception of a homeless person is an old man with a mental illness or drug or alcohol problem.

He sleeps in a park, tent, doorway or under a bridge.

Newcastle’s Jenn O’Sullivan believes it is an inaccurate stereotype.

“There’s the misconception that they might be lazy or on drugs or mentally ill, but only 7% of homeless people have severe mental health and substance abuse issues,” she says.

“We can all be two pay cheques away from homelessness; if we have to move out of rentals and there’s nowhere around, then we are in trouble.

“I’ve personally experienced homelessness and I know first-hand that it can happen to any of us.”

Ms O’Sullivan is now the executive manager of Path 2 Change – a Hunterbased, not-for-profit, early-intervention and homeless prevention program.

The organisation provides young people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, with specialised support and access to education, training and employment opportunities.

It was one of the first groups to sign a pledge at Newcastle City Hall last week.

The Hunter Pledge to End Homelessness saw businesses and councils from across the region agree to act to reduce homelessness.

A new, national Everybody’s Home five-point plan to fix Australia’s housing system has set a target to end homelessness by 2030.

The latest 2016 Census figures, released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in March, showed homelessness rates are on the rise, up 12% in the Hunter Region since 2011.

Ms O’Sullivan says there needs to be more community support to solve

Compass Housing Services’ group managing director, Greg Budworth, Path 2 Change executive manager, Jenn O’Sullivan, and Compass Housing Services’ knowledge manager, professor David Adamson, with the homelessness pledge. Photo: Peter Stoop

the growing epidemic.

“This pledge is important to us, as a homeless service, because we want to get the community more involved and break down barriers and the perception that ‘oh, they’ve got themselves into that situation,’” she says.

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know what’s going on right under their noses.”

The pledge was an initiative of the region’s Big Ideas Homelessness Network.

Each year, the signatories will be asked to renew their pledge and report on what they have achieved.

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Community groups have underlined a lack of publiclyaccessible land as the main reason for their opposition to a proposed development at Toronto Foreshore.

Lake Macquarie council will embark on a 12-month development application process for a mixed-use residential, tourism and commercial building near Bath Street.

The proposed site forms part of Toronto’s foreshore park.

The council’s manager for property and business development, Kate Cramp, says proactive measures are needed to ensure key town centres, such as Toronto, remain viable.

“We believe projects like this can enhance our town centres, and already there is excitement building as we consider what impact major tourism and investments like this could have on our local economy,” she says.

The council states it has earmarked the site as an ideal tourism opportunity for decades.

But Coal Point Progress Association president, Suzanne Pritchard, believes that, with Toronto’s population expected

to grow 20% by 2030, there is a dire need for open space and recreational facilities.

The population prediction was made in the council’s Development Contributions Plan.

“When council first started acquiring the land, there wasn’t this population pressure on Toronto,” Ms Pritchard says.

“If council can’t provide the community with the public facilities it needs, who will?

“Toronto has the least amount of publicly-accessible foreshore of any lakeside town in the city and they want to take half of that away and put development on it.”

Rotary Club of Toronto Sunrise member, Jeff Jansson, claimed the council bought parcels of land from locals who believed the intent was to provide a parkland for the community.

“Now council views this valuable foreshore real estate as something that council can profit from, reneging on the deal they made with the people of Toronto,” Mr Jansson says.

The council will study the proposed development site and carry out community consultation.

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Site joins heritage list

It’s a widespread problem in Australia. One woman a week, on average, is killed by a partner or former spouse, while one in three has experienced physical violence since the age of 15.

For the past 12 months, the Newcastle Domestic Violence committee has worked tirelessly to produce a vital tool for victims of domestic and family violence (DFV).

The Hunter Domestic and Family Violence Resource Card provides a directory of local and national services, information on DFV, and safety planning.

Newcastle Domestic Violence committee secretary Colleen Mullins says the regionwide resource has been a team effort.

“Women experiencing domestic or family violence will be able to have access to all of the resources that they can tap into,” she says.

“We’re really thrilled that it was a collaboration between all of the domestic violence committees in the region: Cessnock, Port Stephens, the Upper Hunter, Eastlakes, Westlakes and Newcastle.”

The site of Newcastle’s first drinking water reservoirs has joined an esteemed list of significant places and buildings on the State Heritage Register.

Number 1 Reservoir, also known as ‘The Res’, provided the city with its first town water supply, holding two million litres of water pumped from the Walka Water Works near Maitland.

Built in 1882, its design features a unique arch structure and 32 four-metre columns, which are remnants of Newcastle’s colonial past.

The now decommissioned reservoir remains a valuable community asset, with Hunter Water reopening the site for public tours in May 2015.

Thousands of people have taken advantage of the free tours, which are run by ballot.

Number 2 Reservoir is also located on the corner of Tyrrell and Brown streets, and continues to serve as a functioning reservoir for Newcastle’s East End. Minister for Energy and Utilities, Don Harwin, said the Newcastle Reservoirs Site was an important part of the region’s water supply history.

“The reservoirs were integral to the growth and industrialisation of Newcastle, allowing for population growth and industry to flourish,” he said.

The card was officially launched at the Hunter Women’s Centre late last month.

A number of organisations helped fund its development, including Got Your Back Sista and the Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service (WDVCAS), while Newcastle council vowed to chip in a further $5,000 for a second print of the cards.

Ms Mullins says the committee’s focus will now turn to the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign, which starts on 25 November – White Ribbon Day. The committee also hopes to raise awareness of domestic violence through education.

“We’re looking at having an early intervention program in high schools,” Ms Mullins says.

“The younger generation – we can shift the culture there with what’s a healthy relationship and what’s okay.”

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Maitland Black and White Committee members Ann Burns (luncheon coordinator), Heather McLaren (president), and Lisa Helmers (treasurer). Photo: Peter Stoop

Luncheon’s landmark One of the nation’s 100 living treasures will headline the Maitland Black and White Committee’s 50th anniversary luncheon this month.

The Fred Hollows Foundation’s founding director, Gabi Hollows AO, is set to appear at the annual fundraising event as a guest speaker.

Ms Hollows, who was born in Newcastle, graduated as an orthoptist and worked with her late husband, Fred, to screen for, and treat, eye disease within remote indigenous communities.

Since its inception, the Maitland Black and White Committee has raised more than $1 million for Vision Australia – the leading provider of blindness and low vision services in the country.

Committee president Heather McLaren hopes the 2018 luncheon will be another great success. “[Last year] it was the 50th anniversary of the committee’s inception; we had about 500 guests and [ABC TV presenter and political journalist] Annabel Crabb was our special guest,” she says.

“This time, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of when we had our first lunch.

“We are delighted to have Gabi attending – she’s so involved with

The Fred Hollows Foundation and we’re there to raise money for the visually impaired and blind in the Hunter, so to have her there is a great association.”

During the luncheon, the committee will present Vision Australia with a cheque for $85,000 from last year’s event, which, due to its popularity, prompted a change in venue from the town hall to the Maitland Showground pavilion.

Ms McLaren says the event receives incredible support from the local community.

“We’ll be at the showground pavilion – a wonderful Maitland icon – again this year,” she says.

“The [Hunter River] Agricultural and Horticultural Society has been very helpful and the local Lions club is doing our parking on the day.

“It’s wonderful to be able to associate with other service clubs in the area and work in partnership, and we have marvellous support from local businesses.”

The luncheon will start at 11.30am on Thursday 17 May. Tickets cost $90; contact the committee’s treasurer on 0425 248 425.

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Learning to ride a bike is a huge milestone in any child’s life, but even more so for seven-year-old Kyneen Honess.

Young Kyneen, from Tarro, has cerebral palsy, which significantly restricts the use of his right arm, and, therefore, his ability to balance.

But, thanks to a generous gift from TAD, mum Jamie says Kyneen will be able to “keep pace” with his three siblings, and maybe even

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The organisation, which provides personalised equipment, technology and services to people living with a disability, gifted Kyneen a custom-built Freedom Wheels bike with a back pedal brake, full toe clip support, custom handlebar and a medium hi-riser.

It’s the bike Kyneen was prescribed 18 months ago by an occupational therapist, but the family’s funding application to the National Disability Insurance Scheme was rejected.

Then, about two months ago, Jamie received a phone call from TAD, notifying her that the organisation had secured a grant through Aurizon’s Community Giving Fund to buy Kyneen’s bike.

Now, he can finally ride with his friends and family at the park.

- Georgia Osland

Young people have their say

Skills stem from coveted program While thousands of Hunter students returned to school this week, 16 school-leavers each took up a coveted position in TAFE NSW Newcastle’s STEMship program.

A joint initiative by Regional Development Australia Hunter, Training Services NSW, and TAFE NSW, STEMship is Australia’s first STEM-based, VET pre-employment program.

It provides an employment pathway for secondary school students as an alternative to university. The program aims to foster job creation in the Hunter by producing a talent pool of workready employees for industries such as defence, advanced manufacturing, engineering, resources, electronics and aerospace.

Year 11 Francis Greenway High School student and Rural Fire Service volunteer, Zane Folpp, says he hopes the program will better equip him with skills and qualifications for employment.

“I believe that by doing this program and having valuable contact with industries, I will be a step above other candidates,” he says.

The STEMship program cohort.

“I am very interested in the engineering and manufacturing side of things and enjoy getting my hands dirty, pulling things apart and putting them back together.

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Mission Australia has opened its annual Youth Survey to canvass the opinions of young people aged 15 to 19.

This year’s survey will delve deeper into issues around social media, alcohol and drugs, employment barriers, and how young people feel about their community.

With a record number of 24,000 participants around the country in 2017, Mission Australia hopes to reach more than 30,000 participants by the survey’s closing date on 31 July.

Last year’s respondents identified mental health, alcohol and drugs, and equity and discrimination as the top three issues affecting young people, with mental health ranking as the numberone concern for the first time in the survey’s 16-year history.

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Ms Aitchison says the eastbound fly-over, completed in September 2016, has fallen short in addressing the dangerous conditions local motorists and emergency services face each day.

She argues that, with a development application being lodged for a new ambulance station at Rutherford, it’s vital for emergency services to travel quickly and safely through the notorious stretch.

“This just can’t wait – it’s been a problem for nearly two years

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“We all knew that the roundabout was never going to be the solution.

“I am deeply concerned that there will be a fatality on this stretch of road or someone will die waiting for assistance as the ambulance is stuck in traffic.”

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Jets players celebrate the win over Melbourne City (left), Newcastle coach Ernie Merrick (above), and fans show their passion. Photos: Getty Images

Passion propels Jets into A-League grand final Coach Ernie Merrick says attitude has played a key role in the Newcastle Jets’ march to this Saturday’s A-League grand final.

The former Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix trainer oversaw a meteoric rise in his debut season as the club climbed from last in 2016-17 to second at the end of the current campaign.

Now, Newcastle is in the decider for the first time in a decade after the Jets downed Melbourne City 2-1 in the semi-finals.

Merrick believes the squad’s eagerness to embrace his approach and tactics has been crucial to the change in fortunes.

“It can be very hard to coach and develop a team when some players have ingrained habits,” he tells Newcastle Weekly.

“I wanted us to go on the front foot, play in the opposition half, get into goal-scoring opportunities as much as possible, but not neglect defence.

“From day one, they’ve accepted that and

taken it on board.”

The Jets started the campaign in red-hot form, thrashing rivals Central Coast Mariners 5-1 in the opening round to kick off a six-match unbeaten run.

Despite suffering a number of setbacks throughout the season, including a serious injury to star recruit Ronny Vargas and the departure of Andrew Nabbout, Newcastle continued to exceed expectations.

“We’ve shown great resilience when we have conceded a goal and not put our heads down,” Merrick says.

“No matter how many times they’ve scored the first goal, we’ve always looked to respond and that was clear in the very first game when we conceded first against Central Coast and came back to score five.”

As for this weekend’s historic grand final at McDonald Jones Stadium – the first time an A-League decider has been held outside a capital city – Merrick says he simply can’t wait.

He believes the passion of football supporters in the Hunter Region is something to behold.

“I’ve coached previously at Wellington and Victory and you can sometimes take for granted the emotion of the fans and the size of the club,” he says.

“But fans and people in this region are really passionate about their football and they love to get behind their team.”

Merrick says the grand final, which has sold-out after an unprecedented demand for tickets, will be even more memorable given the Jets face one of his old clubs.

“We want to play the role of the perfect hosts with high-quality, skillful football,” he says.

“I’m sure Victory will want to play that way as well, without the animosity, and it’s really special to be going up against a club where I spent six years.”

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sport Errors prove costly for Northstars The Newcastle Northstars went down to Canberra 4-2 on Saturday night in the club’s first home game of the season at a sold-out Hunter Ice Skating Stadium.

CBR Brave and Newcastle’s rivalry has always led to big build-ups and a physical game.

This clash was no different, and the teams were tied 0-0 after the first period.

Midway through the second period, Newcastle’s Pat Nadin broke the stalemate and put the Northstars on the scoreboard.

However, CBR Brave answered back just minutes later through Joey Hughes, who benefitted from an assist by new goaltender Matt Hewitt.

It was proving to be a tough tussle between the two teams but, in the third period, CBR Brave capitalised on two costly slip ups from the Northstars to secure the win.

Despite the loss, Newcastle’s assistant coach Joe Theriault said the Northstars would be a formidable force with a full squad available.

New import Sam Lawson was not able to play after picking up a major penalty in the season opening game against the Sydney Ice Dogs.

The Northstars also have five players – captain Robert Malloy, alternate captain Mat Lindsay, Richie Tesarik,

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“I’m pretty excited for the season to come, pretty excited for what we have to offer,” Theriault said.

“Especially when we have six other guys coming back, with Sam Lawson coming back, too, they are going to be game changers.”

The Northstars will now travel to Canberra to face the Brave on Saturday 5 May. Newcastle then returns home to take on Sydney Ice Dogs on Sunday 6 May, with the clash starting at 4pm.

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Knights win breaks drought Newcastle broke a long drought with an 18-12 win over Manly last Friday.

Despite a poor possession rate and only 12 men on the field, after Daniel Saifiti was sinbinned late in the first half, the Knights kept their composure to restrict Manly to a 6-4 lead at the break.

Then, with just five minutes to go in the second period, Newcastle fullback Kalyn Ponga produced a precision pass to winger Nathan Ross, who glided through a gap to score the matchwinner.

It was the Knights’ first victory at Manly since 2006.

Sixth-placed Newcastle will now play South Sydney Rabbitohs on Friday 4 May at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Kick-off is at 6pm.

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Maitland CWA’s 3 in 1 Day Maitland Country Women’s Association’s annual 3 in 1 Day will be held on Friday 11 May at The Maitland Polish Hall (Grant Street, Maitland).

Arrive at 9am for a 9.30am start, to enjoy activities until 2.30pm.

Birthing kits help disadvantaged women

Guest speakers include members from the Maitland Polish Association.

Cost is $15 per person. To book, contact secretary Margaret Harvey on 0413 755 477, 4930 5489 or email margian23@bigpond.com. RSVP by Monday 7 May.

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Cromwell streets, New Lambton), the day will see volunteers help assemble kits to improve conditions for women who give birth at home in developing countries.

The foundation generally produces around 140,000 kits per year, and Zonta will contribute 1,600.

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Mother’s Day at Mums’ Cottage Celebrate Mother’s Day at Mums’ Cottage (Helen Street, Holmesville) on Friday 11 May from 10am to 2pm (also an open day).

Craft stalls, entertainment by the 50s Rock n Roll Club, and

In its bid to help disadvantaged women, The Zonta Club of Hunter Newcastle will conduct a birthing kit assembly day, on behalf of the Birthing Kit Foundation of Australia, on Saturday 5 May from 10.30am.

To be held at All Saints’ Anglican Church Hall (corner Oxford and

information about Mums’ Cottage.

All welcome.

Mums’ Cottage is a charitable community service that supports and empowers families through difficult times and beyond.

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Workshop to brainstorm connectivity icare’s social and community research arm, Ufirst, is running a public workshop in Newcastle to brainstorm practical solutions to help people stay connected with their friends, neighbours and communities when they suffer severe injury or disability.

Planned for Wednesday 9 May at the Harbourview Function Centre (Wharf Road, Newcastle), the invitation is open to everyone in the Newcastle community.

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HALLIDAY SHORES Just two hours north of Newcastle lie the golden sands of award-winning Black Head Beach.

And just seven minutes’ stroll from that beach lies “the most sought-after retirement village in NSW”.

With its immaculately-groomed gardens and a world-class recreation centre that includes a 25-metre heated indoor pool, Halliday Shores is the ultimate expression of luxury retirement living.

The homes here are as spacious as they are stylish. The amenities are five-star.

Shops, services and medical facilities are all nearby. This is a vibrant social community dedicated to friendship, fun and the everyday celebration of beachside retirement living just two hours from where you are right now.

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SUE MANN NURSING & COMMUNITY CARE For over 30 years, Sue Mann Nursing & Community Care has been providing quality care to support older people to remain living in their own home.

In caring for our clients, we offer the full range of Home Care Packages (Level 1 to Level 4), from basic care needs through to high care needs.

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FRONDITHA CARE ANGLICAN CARE Are you considering downsizing to a retirement living village?

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10am - Hear from Newcastle’s only Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, Natalie Pulsford as she talks about maintaining balance, fall prevention and dizziness - what’s normal?

11am - Learn about the estate planning considerations of downsizing, gifting & maximising your pension. Presented by Financial Planner, Julian Payne.

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1pm - Following lunch we outline how you can apply & use a home care package to remain independent and happy at home.

Presented by Chris Giles, General Manager Community Care.

Why not take a tour of our latest village? See our NEW Village Centre and display villas. It’s the perfect opportunity to ask questions and get a true feel of a modern village setting.

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Join us as we open the doors at our NEW Northwood Retirement Village & host a fabulous FREE Senior’s Day with a wonderful line up of talks, lunch and tours of the village including the Village Centre & display villas. Plus be in the running to WIN an Apple iPad! No need for bookings, simply turn up. Doors open 9.45am til 2.30pm. For more information call (02) 4958 0095 or visit anglicancare.com.au/seniors-day

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Paul and Barbara pride themselves on providing a personalised and caring service. We put friends, fun and unforgettable memories into your life.

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CAMERON GLEN Cameron Glen is a new, supported living village currently being built in Cameron Park.

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Wonderful meals are available every day in the community dining room and nurses are on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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An exciting new concept in Seniors Living is coming to Newcastle.

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Cameron Glen offers supported living in your own villa unit. There’s no other village like it in Newcastle.

Advantages of Cameron Glen include: n Couples stay together regardless of each individual’s health care needs n You have your own home with a fully equipped kitchen OR have your meals in our Community Dining Room. The choice is always yours n You can bring your current Home Care package with you OR we will facilitate a fully funded package for you

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EVERMORE RETIREMENT LIVING Why are people relocating to Evermore Retirement Living in Forster?

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CUMBERLAND GLEN Cumberland Glen is Shortland’s newest, vibrant over-55s lifestyle community.

Located in the thriving city of Newcastle with its beaches, shopping centres, restaurants, harbour and the freeway all close by, you will have everything you could possibly need. Directly across the road is Hunter Valley Private Hospital.

Due to the popularity of our original village, villas are selling fast.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become part of a friendly, closeknit community without compromising your freedom, independence or privacy.

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Live the way you want, enjoy what you love.

Fronditha Care is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation that has been providing culturally specific residential and community aged care services to the elderly since 1977.

The organisation’s Bounty of Care has expanded to regional NSW with the establishment of a 66 bed residential aged care facility in Mayfield, Newcastle.

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time out Chestnuts 2 ways

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire: it’s an iconic image. Recent rain in North East Victoria has delivered an excellent chestnut season, which Opera Hunter & Lake Macquarie City Council starts in February and Present ends in late July. Feed our the soul with these fresh, cover hearty recipes courtesy of star Chestnuts Australia.

Roasted Asian-style chicken with chestnuts Prep: 20 minutes + marinating time Cook: 30-35 minutes Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 1⁄4 cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) 1⁄3 cup sweet chilli sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tsp finely-grated fresh ginger 2 tbs lime juice

8 chicken thighs (bone in), fat trimmed 400g cooked and peeled chestnuts 1⁄4 cup coriander leaves Steamed rice and Asian greens, to serve

METHOD Combine kecap manis, sweet chilli sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and lime juice in a bowl.

Place kecap manis mixture, chicken and chestnuts into a large snap lock plastic bag. Toss to coat chicken and chestnuts in mixture. Seal and refrigerate for 1 hour (or longer if time permits).

Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Transfer chicken and chestnut mixture to a large baking pan lined with non-stick baking paper. Roast, turning occasionally, for 30-35 minutes or until chicken is golden and cooked through in the thickest part.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with coriander. Serve with steamed rice and Asian greens.

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Candied chestnut, blue cheese & fennel salad Prep: 15 minutes

METHOD

Cook: 7 minutes

Candied chestnuts

Serves 4

Heat a non-stick frypan over medium heat, add cooked, peeled and quartered chestnuts, sugar and butter.

INGREDIENTS For the candied chestnuts 150 g cooked and peeled chestnuts, quartered 1/4 cup white sugar 1 tbsp unsalted butter For the salad 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and halved lengthways (reserve fronds to serve)

Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently so your mixture doesn’t burn. When the sugar mixture starts melting, stir constantly until all sugar is melted and chestnuts are coated.

Transfer immediately onto a sheet of baking paper and separate nuts away using two spatulas before they cool.

Salad

2 oranges, peeled, all pith removed and sliced into rounds

To make salad, using a V-slicer or sharp knife, very finely slice fennel.

1 small radicchio, washed and leaves separated

Arrange fennel, radicchio, gorgonzola and oranges on a serving platter.

150g gorgonzola or similar soft blue cheese, roughly crumbled Extra virgin olive oil, to serve Crusty bread, to serve

Sprinkle with candied chestnuts and reserved fennel fronds. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, season and serve with crusty bread.

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How to cook and peel chestnuts When baking, microwaving or roasting chestnuts, firstly cut a shallow cross into the flat side of the shell to prevent it from overheating and bursting. When boiling, cut the chestnuts in half widthways.

To roast Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fanforced). Place prepared chestnuts onto a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the shells split open.

To microwave To grill or barbecue Place prepared chestnuts on a tray under a moderate to hot grill, or place chestnuts directly onto the barbecue grill, turning a couple of times, for approximately 15-20 minutes or until the shells blacken and split open.

To boil Place prepared chestnuts into a pan of cold water and bring to the boil.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the flesh is tender and easily separates from the shell.

Place 6-8 prepared chestnuts in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Cook, uncovered, on full power for 2-3 minutes or until the flesh is tender. Timing can vary depending on chestnut size and microwave power.

Once cooked, remove chestnuts from the heat and wrap in a clean tea towel for 5-10 minutes and then quickly peel off the outer brown shell and remove the papery-thin skin underneath. Peel while they are still warm because they can be tricky to peel when cooled.

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time out Take a step back in time Newcastle’s only National Trust property, Miss Porter’s House, is giving Newcastle Weekly readers the chance to step back in time.

Two lucky readers will each win a ticket to the museum’s special exhibition, Homemade: the Porter story through clothing and textiles, plus a gift pack of goodies from the exhibition shop. The total prize is valued at $50.

Make it a Mother’s Day treat.

See clothes and household goods made by Florence Porter and her daughters Ella and Hazel, and marvel at the memorabilia of their lives in Newcastle from 1910 to 1997.

The exhibition is open from 12 to 20 May (closed 14 May) at 434 King Street, Newcastle West.

A pawsome pirate adventure

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All paws on deck! PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure is coming to Newcastle Entertainment Centre on Wednesday 23 May. The all-new, action-packed, music-filled production is based on the top-rated animated preschool series, PAW Patrol.

The new live stage show follows the heroic pack of pups as they embark on a pirate-themed adventure to uncover hidden treasure.

Learn pirate catchphrases, dance the pirate boogie and help the pups follow the treasure map in this interactive performance.

Tickets are on sale now at ticketek.com.au

Tell us your name, full contact details and the address of Miss Porter’s House. Entries close and winners drawn at 9am on Friday 11 May. One entry per person. Permit No. LTPM-16-00488.

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What’s on DAVE HOLE: Blues legend Dave Hole will play The Wickham Park Hotel on Sunday 6 May, sharing his new album, Goin’ Back Down. Gig runs from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. Visit thewicko. com.au/entertainment

TOCAL FIELD DAYS: Today’s farming on show.

Friday 4 to Sunday 6 May, Tocal Agricultural Centre (Tocal Road, Paterson). Tickets online at tocalfielddays.com or at the gate.

KNITTERS GUILD NSW, NEWCASTLE BIENNALE: The Knitters Guild NSW, Newcastle Group will hold its biennale exhibition on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 May at Islington Baptist Church (Maitland Road, Islington). Lots to see and buy, including handmade items, morning & afternoon tea, yarn and other items. Proceeds will go to Got Your Back Sista Charity.

DOBELL FESTIVAL OF ART AND CRAFT: The 42nd Annual Dobell Festival of Art and Craft will be held during the weekend of Friday 4 to Sunday 6 May at Wangi District Worker’s Club (Market Street, Wangi Wangi). Open from 7.30pm Friday night, 10am to 4pm Saturday, and 10am to 3.30pm Sunday. Entry on opening night $15; Saturday and Sunday $5.

SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL: Maitland City Library is bringing the Sydney Writers’ Festival direct to Maitland from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 May. Be stimulated and engaged by conversations, debates and discussions, as the festival brings the world’s finest authors to Maitland in real time via digital live‑streaming. All sessions free. Bookings at maitlandlibrary.com.au

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR: The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will travel Australia on its annual pilgrimage, bringing to theatres and cinemas a short night of stories to prove life is what you make it. Thursday 10 May, Tower Cinemas (King Street, Newcastle). Visit banffaustralia.com.au for screening times and tickets.

RED FANG: American metal giants return to Australia with special guests Drunk Mums.

Performing at The Cambridge Hotel (Hunter Street, Newcastle West) on Friday 11 May. Tickets via tickets.destroyalllines.com Amazing magic show by Joel Howlett – Saturday 5 May – Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre

MOTHER’S DAY ARTISAN MARKET: Saturday 5 May, 9am to 12pm at the Anglican Parish Hall (corner Capp and South streets, Telarah).

Contact Kerrie on 0447 329 388 for stallholders expressions of interest.

THE OLIVE TREE MARKET: Discover, explore, listen, create. Saturday 5 May, 9am to 3pm at Civic Park. Unearth unique finds for Mother’s Day and enjoy fresh food and live music in a great atmosphere.

NEW LAMBTON BAPTIST CHURCH FETE: Saturday 5 May, 9am to 1pm at New Lambton Baptist Church (corner Bridges Road and Longworth Avenue). Barbecue, Devonshire tea, cake stalls, jewellery, craft, bric‑a‑brac, books and much more.

AMAZING MAGIC SHOW: Presented by the one and only Joel Howlett, Saturday 5 May, 2pm and 7pm shows at Lake Macquarie Performing Arts Centre (Lake Street, Warners Bay). Tickets $15 each via trybooking.com (search ‘Amazing’).

ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH PARISH FAIR: Stalls, morning tea, barbecue and free kids’ entertainment, Saturday 5 May, 9.30am to 1pm at St John’s Anglican Church Newcastle (Parry Street, Cooks Hill).

Windale Gateshead Bowling Club MONDAY MEMBERS DRAW! 5.00-6.00pm JOKER DRAW Friday & Sunday After the Raffles

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SUMMER OF THE SEVENTEENTH DOLL: A play

by Ray Lawler, presented by Newcastle Theatre Company (De Vitre Street, Lambton). Season runs until Saturday 12 May. Bookings: phone 4952 4958 or newcastletheatrecompany.com.au MOTHER’S DAY BREKKIE: Enjoy a scrumptious buffet brekkie on Mother’s Day (Sunday 13 May) at Club Macquarie (Lake Road, Argenton). Kids (u12) $13.90, adults $19.90. Special lunch menu $19.90. Bookings essential. Phone 4911 9555.

THE HOLLOW: Classic Agatha Christie whodunnit, The Hollow, is now showing at Maitland Repertory Theatre (High Street, Maitland) until Saturday 19 May. Book online at maitlandreptheatre.org or phone Maitland Visitor Information Centre on 4931 2800.

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CENTR AL CHARLESTOWN LEAGUES CLUB We will be celebrating with mums all day at Central Charlestown Leagues Club.

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Whether it’s a speedy siesta or a deeper doze, transform your skin while you snooze with hydrating masks, mists and moisturisers, and of course, stylish sleepwear. Goodnight!

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THE DREAM DOORS ADVANTAGE

Garden sings with cool change Rain and cooler weather, fi nally! Watch the garden say, ‘thank you’.

Autumn is the best season for planting trees and shrubs, and the milder weather encourages a return to digging and weeding.

All new plants require a daily drink, but it becomes less of a chore during autumn when there is also warmth to establish new plants.

Spring bulbs such as tulips and hyacinths need a couple of weeks in the fridge crisper, to trick them into thinking it is winter.

Remember to plant them out before the end of May. Bulbs should be fed when planting, on emergence, and again when they fi nish flowering.

Cymbidium orchids are just starting to bloom.

These beautiful, hardy plants are wonderful to have inside for colour during the winter months; the tall spikes spring from the green, strappy growth, blooming over a long period.

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fi nished flowering, they will require a spot in partial shade, in the garden or in a larger pot of necessary.

The cooler weather is ideal to divide perennials such as calla, clivia and agapanthus. Fertilise after division.

In flower now are Camellia sasanquas (smalller leaves than japonicas).

Sasanquas are great for sun or shade, making great hedges for narrow spaces.

Cyclamen are the most soughtafter for indoor colour during autumn and winter.

They will flower for many months if given a spell outside at night in the cooler night air.

Remember to water under the leaves, not on the crown.

Winter grass should be treated now before it goes to seed.

Their pretty green tufts fool many gardeners.

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Real Estate

Properties for sale

Family home is the whole package FLETCHER 11 Serenity Crescent Presented to perfection, this Eden Brae home will leave you impressed, with enviable inclusions throughout and multiple living areas perfect for families.

Positioned in one of The Sanctuary’s premier streets, you will love the location opposite bushland and a walking track.

The home features a stunning central kitchen,

in prime position for entertaining, overlooking the alfresco; a gorgeous master suite with luxurious ensuite and fitted walk-in robe; high ceilings, plantation shutters, ducted air, designer colour scheme and decorative cornice.

This home is truly the whole package: great street appeal and presence, stylish design and welcoming feel. Your first impressions here are lasting.

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Cardiff South 15/2 Bancks Avenue

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Modern Villa In Sought After Complex Are you ready to take that step to downsize, maybe buy your first home or investment? Located in a cosy and comfortable complex of well-maintained established villas is this modern and bright three bedroom home. Freshly painted with stylish flooring, modern kitchen and brand new bathroom this property is ready to move straight into.

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Ample storage, the main with built ins and large linen closet

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Suitably located minutes from the main shopping precinct with easy access to transport facilities including Cardiff train station

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Jacki Vincent 0434 818 938 Warners Bay 4915 3800

All information contained herein is gathered from sources we consider to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee or give any warranty about the information provided. Interested parties must solely rely on their own enquiries.

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We founded our business with one goal in mind “to leave an extraordinary mark on the hearts of everyone we connect with�.

This becomes embedded into the fabric of everything we do with you to create more than just an amazing sale price.

We want to create a journey where our clients want to work with us time and time again - we look forward to partnering with you on your property journey.

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3 Plumridge Close, Warners Bay Beautifully Presented Home in Family Friendly Pocket Set in a whisper quiet and neighbourly street, this impeccably presented home offers a wonderful ready to enjoy lifestyle for growing families. Its elegant street presence and landscaped garden surrounds embrace a sprawling layout with plenty of family and entertaining areas.

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623 m2 Paul McAllister 0447 122 113

Tess Fearon 0422 584 277

37 Mallee Street, Gateshead Capitalise on a Central Location Filled with unlimited future potential, this enticing entry level home offers significant appeal for first home buyers, young families or investors. It’s central location puts you within minutes of major shopping centres, select schools and the sand and surf at Dudley and Redhead beaches.

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Sale Price $440,000 - $480,000 View Sat 10.30 - 11am

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562 m2 Troy Reeves 0409 849 278

89 Glad Gunson Drive, Eleebana Impressive Entry Point into Lifestyle Address Enjoying an easy care setting in one of Lake Macquarie’s favourite suburbs, this classic brick home offers an exciting opportunity for young families to start life in this sought-after location. Spanning a single level, its immaculately presented interiors deliver a warm and loving family home.

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For Sale Sale Price $595,000 - $635,000 View Saturday 10 - 10:30am 1 - 1:30pm

For instant access to more photos, video and floor plan text ‘Glad Gunson’ to 0488 826 776

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5 Highcross Street, Barnsley Brimming with Inclusions Appealingly stylish and comfortable for new buyers or young families, this dual-level home is near-effortless to maintain, rests on a perfectly level corner block and boasts an abundance of parking options for the car, boat or caravan enthusiast.

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499 m2 Brigitte Audet

For Sale

0447 146 997

Sale Price $470,000 - $515,000

Alison Bratby

View Saturday 11 - 11.30

0411 295 991

For instant access to more photos, video and floor plan text ‘Highcross’ to 0488 826 776

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16 Werribi Street, Mayfield West Character Rich with Designer Flair Beautifully presented, privately screened from the road and boasting easy access via Buruda Street, this stylish cottage delivers quintessential 1940’s charm and character. Full of contemporary updates, it flawlessly blends refined period details with modern enrichments and chic designer flair, resulting in a single level gem set in a central and high growth suburb.

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Sale Price $560,000 - $615,000 View Saturday 12 - 12.30

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INSPECTION HIGHLY RECOMMENDED This truly special home invokes a sense of yesteryear without compromising the slightest detail, you will be enthralled from the first step you take into this incredible period inspired home. Craftsman built with an immense array of period features that ensure nostalgia and luxury combine providing a home that you couldn’t help but love living in with exquisite features that must be seen to be appreciated and admired.

The living space is considerable incorporating both formal and casual living with all areas complemented by the beautiful Cauri Pine French doors opening to the surrounding verandas.

• Stunning Hoop Pine Kitchen • Large spa, garden sheds and luscious gardens

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STUNNING FAMILY HOME

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GREAT FAMILY HOME This large family home is positioned in a quiet street with reserve to the rear and side provding for a peaceful haven that is removed from the hustle & bustle.

• Open plan living and separate formal lounge, Huge study - possible 5th bedroom • Large 995sqm block overlooking surrounding bushland • Solar panels, A/C, Network Cabling Throughout

This home is truly the whole package, Great street appeal and presence, Stylish design and Welcoming feel. Your first impressions here are lasting.

• Spacious living with family, lounge, home theatre & study • Plantation shutters, high ceilings, ducted air, decorative cornice • Large 763sqm block beautifully landscaped & opposite bushland

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May 4 – 10

PICK OF THE WEEK Rise Of The Guardians Friday, GO!, 6.30pm, PG (2012) Think of The Avengers, then substitute Santa Claus for Iron Man, the Easter Bunny for Thor and the Tooth Fairy for the Hulk, throw in the Sandman and you have The Guardians. It’s another classic tale of good and evil, the latter being a character called Pitch Black (voiced by Jude Law) intent on stealing the faith the children of Earth have for Santa and co, using fear to do so. The heroes turn to Jack Frost, a young boy sent by the Man in the Moon to help them stop Pitch and save the day.

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Jack Reacher

13 Hours

Sunday, GO!, 8.30pm, M (2012) Tom Cruise (pictured) plays author Lee Child’s titular cop-turned-drifter who becomes part of the investigation when a former army sniper takes the rap for gunning down five innocent people. But as defence lawyer Rosamund Pike quickly discovers, Reacher may prove to be more trouble than he’s worth.

Directed and adapted from the ninth Reacher novel One Shot by Oscar-winning writer Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects), the first movie outing for Child’s vigilante hero should do for Cruise what Taken did for Liam Neeson.

Saturday, PRIME7, 9.30pm, MA15+ (2016) Based on a true story, this gritty action flick recounts the 2012 attack on the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, that left four Americans dead, including Ambassador Christopher Stevens (Matt Letscher), leaving it to a security team to make sense out of the chaos.

In a reconstruction of the horrific 13 hours, the movie focuses on two CIA operatives caught in the battle – Tyrone Woods (James Badge Dale) and Jack Silva (John Krasinski, pictured).

May 4

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 One Plus One. 1.30 Meet The Mavericks. (M) 1.55 Miniseries: Kiri. (M) 2.55 Hatch, Match And Dispatch. (PG) 3.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank.

(PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Gardening Aust.

8.30 Harrow. (M) 9.25 Silent Witness. (M) 10.25 ABC Late News. 10.55 The Business.

11.15 The Weekly. (M) 11.45 Planet America. 12.30am Rage. (MA15+)

12pm Movie: The Night Stalker. (2016, M) 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.

8.30 MOVIE: RED. (2010, M) Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker, Morgan Freeman.

10.45 The Mentor. (PG) 11.45 The Goldbergs. (PG) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: Silk. (2007, M) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Friday Night Football Preview.

7.55 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9.

Penrith Panthers v North Queensland Cowboys. From Carrington Park, NSW. 10.45 Movie: Gangster Squad.

(2013, MA15+)

12pm Dr Phil.

(M) 1.00 The Living Room. (PG) 2.00 Ent. Tonight. 2.30 Neighbours. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 The Living Room.

8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 To Be Advised.

10.30 Ambulance. (M) 11.30 WIN News.

12.30am The Project.

12pm WorldWatch.

1.00 PBS News.

2.00 The Point. 3.00 NITV News Week In Review. 3.30 Poh’s Kitchen. 4.00 Poh’s Kitchen. 4.35 Jonathan Phang’s Gourmet Express. 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 River Cottage Australia.

(PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Railway Journeys UK. (PG) 8.30 Movie: The Blues Brothers. (1980, M) 11.00 Homeland. (MA15+) 12am SBS News. 12.30 Movie: Thanks For Sharing.

(2012, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.55 Andy’s Baby Animals. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 The Weekly. (M) 8.30 Gruen XL. 9.10 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M) 9.40 W1A. (M) 10.10 The Thick Of It. (M) 10.40 Red Dwarf. (PG) 11.15 The Office. (PG) 11.35 30 Rock. (M) 12am Parks And Recreation. (PG) 12.20 Tonightly With Tom Ballard. (M)

2pm Million Dollar Minute.

3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency.

(PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Border Security: International. (PG) 8.30 Islands Of Britain.

9.30 Building The Dream.

10.30 The House That 100K Built. 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

12pm Total Divas.

(M) 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. (PG) 2.00 Regular Show. (PG) 2.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon.

3.30 Nexo Knights. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Teen Titans. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10.

(PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 6.30 Movie: Rise Of The Guardians.

(2012, PG) 8.30 Movie: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. (2012, M) 12.10am WWE Smackdown. (MA15+)

12pm David Attenborough’s The Tree Of Life.

1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

2.00 Matlock. (M) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 MacGyver. (PG) 7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) Walker battles a Vietnamese gang.

11.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M)

12pm Movie: The Names Of Love. (2010) 1.50 7 Days In Hell.

2.40 Abandoned. 3.30 Billy On The Street.

4.00 The Mindy Project. 4.25 News. 4.55 If You Are The One. 6.10 Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

6.35 The Classic Car Show. 7.30 Batman.

8.30 Adam Looking For Eve VIP. 9.25 Atlanta. 10.00 The Handmaid’s Tale. 11.05 Queer As Folk. 11.55 Date The World.

12.05am News. 12.30 Desus And Mero.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.10 Children’s Programs. 7.20 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.40 Danger Mouse. 7.50 Slugterra. 8.15 The New Adventures Of Figaro Pho. 8.20 Good Game Spawn Point. 8.50 Voltron: Legendary Defender.

(PG) 9.10 Sailor Moon Crystal. (PG) 9.35 Kamisama Kiss. (PG) 10.00 Children’s Programs. 10.25 Close.

12.45pm Bull Riding. PBR Aust. Stars Of PBR Aust. 2.00 Motor Racing. 400 Thunder Drag Racing Series. Santos Super Thunder.

Top Fuel. Replay. 3.00 Ultimate Factories.

(PG) 4.00 Swamp Men. (PG) 6.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 7.00 Friday Night Countdown.

7.30 Football. AFL. Round 7.

Geelong v GWS. 11.00 Family Guy. (MA15+) 11.30 Family Guy. (M) 12am Ink Master. (M)

12.10pm Movie: Times Square. (1980, M) 2.25 Extreme Phobias: Heights. (PG) 3.25 Dinner Date.

(PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.30 Weather Top Ten. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Cool Hand Luke. (1967, M) 11.05 The Closer. (M) 12am A.D. Kingdom And Empire. (MA15+)

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 Will & Grace. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.00 To Be Advised.

8.30 MOVIE: Splash. (1984, PG) 10.30 100% Hotter. (PG) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Dr Quinn. (PG)

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)

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

ELEVEN (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm

ABC News.

6.10 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News National.

8.00 ABC News.

9.00 Planet America. A look at the US presidency.

9.45 The Business.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

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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May 5

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 (ch 2) Two Men In China.

(PG) 1.30 Inspector George Gently. (M) 3.00 Kakadu. 4.00 Landline. 4.30 Jillaroo School. (PG) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. 6.00 Compass. (PG) 6.30 Back Roads. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Father Brown. (PG) 8.15 The Good Karma Hospital. (M) 9.05 Inspector George Gently. (M) 10.35 The Level. (M) 11.25 Wentworth. (M) 12.10am Rage. (MA15+) 12pm Children’s Programs.

6.20 Peter Rabbit. 6.35 Floogals. 6.45 Play School. 6.55 Andy’s Baby Animals. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Live At The Apollo. (M) 9.15 Comedy Next Gen. (M) 10.10 Comedy Up Late. (M) 10.45 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 11.25 Dead Boss. (M) 11.55 The Librarians (PG) 12.25am The Librarians (M)

12pm To Be Advised.

4.00 Better

Homes And Gardens.

5.00 Seven News At 5.

5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 MOVIE: Iron Man. (2008, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: 13 Hours: Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi. (2016, MA15+) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 12.30 Destination WA. 1.00 Rugby League. Intrust Super Premiership. Round 9. Newtown v North Sydney. 3.00 Netball. Super Netball. Round 2. Thunderbirds v Giants. 5.00 News: First At Five. 5.30 Getaway. (PG) 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Movie: Oddball. (2015, G) 9.00 The Voice. (PG) 12am Movie: The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. (2013, M)

12pm The Living Room. 1.00 A Taste Of Travel. (PG) 1.30 Places We Go. 2.00 Life Inside The Markets.

(PG) 2.30 Travels With The Bondi Vet. (PG) 3.00 Pooches At Play. 3.30 15-Min Meals. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Escape Fishing.

5.00 News. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 Attenborough’s Hotel Armadillo. (PG) 7.30 Ambulance. (M) 8.45 To Be Advised. 11.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Perth SuperSprint. Highlights. 12.30am Shopping.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 2.00 Small Business Secrets.

2.30 Gymnastics. FIG World Cup. Individual all-around competition. 4.35 Million Dollar American Princesses. (PG) 5.30 Supervet.

(PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Top 40 Songs. (M) 9.30 The Eighties. (PG) 11.20 SBS Flashback. (PG) 11.30 Soccer.

EPL. Bournemouth v Swansea.

1.30pm Sydney Weekender.

2.00 The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG) 2.30 Vasili’s Garden. 3.00 Rugby Union. Shute Shield.

Round 5. Eastern Suburbs v Parramatta.

5.00 Crash Investigation Unit. (PG) 5.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG) 7.30 Inside King’s Cross: The Railway. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country. 10.30 Escape To The Continent.

11.45 M*A*S*H. 12.15am The Great Australian Doorstep. (PG)

12pm Move It. 12.30 My Little Pony. 1.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 1.30 Power Rangers. 2.00 Yu-Gi-Oh! 2.30 Scooby-Doo! And The Spooky Scarecrow. 3.00 Gumball. 3.30 Ben 10. 4.00 Teen Titans. 4.30 Steven Universe.

5.00 WWE Slam City. 5.10 Movie: The Pink Panther 2. (2009) 7.00 Movie: The Mummy Returns. (2001) 9.40 Movie: The Scorpion King. (2002) 11.30 2 Broke Girls. 12am Adult Swim. 12.30 China, IL.

12pm Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 2.00 Operation Repo.

(PG) 3.00 The Offroad Adventure Show.

4.00 MacGyver. (PG) 5.00 Merv Hughes Fishing. 5.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.00 Scorpion. (PG) 8.00 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.00 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship.

Round 5. Perth SuperSprint. Race 11. H’lights.

11.00 NCIS. (M)

12pm Insight.

1.00 Jungletown. (PG) 1.50 Long Shot. (PG) 2.15 Tattoo Age. (PG) 2.40 Huang’s World.

(PG) 3.30 Flight 920: Love In The Air. (PG) 4.30 Mukbang.

5.20 MythBusters. (PG) 7.05 Chinese Dating With The Parents. (PG) 8.35 MOVIE: Scarface. (1983, MA15+) 11.45 Movie: 600 Miles. (2015, MA15+)

Blokesworld. (PG) 2.00 Big Smo. (PG) 2.30 Ultimate Factories. (PG) 3.30 Swamp Men. (PG) 5.30 What Went Down. (PG) 6.00 Bloopers. (PG) 7.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. Sydney v North Melbourne. From the SCG. 10.00 MOVIE: Assassins. (1995, M)

12.45pm MOVIE: The Belles Of St Trinian’s. (1954, G) 2.40 MOVIE: Tammy And The Bachelor.

(1957, G) 4.30 MOVIE: The Glenn Miller Story.

(1954, G) 7.00 MOVIE: Thunderball. (1965, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Blade Runner. (1982, M) Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young.

An ex-police officer hunts four fugitives.

12.05am Cold Case. (M)

12.50pm To Be Advised.

2.00 King Of Queens. (PG) 2.30 Raymond. 3.30 Frasier.

(PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

7.30 100% Hotter. (PG) 8.30 To Be Advised.

9.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem.

10.30 Robotech: Macross Saga. (M) 12.15am The Loop. (PG)

12pm News.

12.30 Landline. 1.00 News. 1.15 Planet America.

2.00 News. 2.30 Close Of Business. 3.00 News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 News. 4.30 The Drum. 5.00 News. 5.30 One Plus One. 6.00 News. 6.30 The Mix. 7.00 News. 7.25 Aust Story. 8.00 News.

8.10 Four Corners. 9.00 News. 9.15 Matter Of Fact. 10.00 News. 10.15 Planet America.

11.00 News. 11.30 The Breakfast Couch.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Aust. 2.30 Ask The Doctor. 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 4.00 The Mix. 4.25 Children’s Programs. 4.50 Micro Monsters.

5.15 Father Brown. 6.00 The Checkout: Factory Seconds. 6.30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 7.00 ABC News Sunday. 7.40 Joanna And Jennifer: Absolutely Champers.

8.45 Midsomer Murders. 10.15 Miniseries: National Treasure. 11.05 Harrow.

12pm House Of Wellness. (PG) 1.00 Kochie’s Business Builders. (PG) 1.30 Jabba’s Movie Special. (PG) 2.00 To Be Advised. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.10 Sunday Night.

9.45 An Hour To Catch A Killer. (M) 10.45 Criminal Confessions. (M) 11.45 Blindspot. (M)

1pm Netball. Super Netball. Round 2. Queensland Firebirds v Sunshine Coast Lightning.

3.00 Sunday Football Preview. 4.10 Rugby League. NRL. Round 9. Sydney Roosters v Manly Sea Eagles. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Voice.

8.50 60 Minutes.

9.50 Murdered By My Daughter. (M) 10.50 The Innocence Network. (M) 11.50 Major Crimes. (M)

12pm Photo Number 6. 1.00 The Coffee Man. (PG) 3.00 Everyday Gourmet. 3.30 Cook’s Pantry. 4.00 RPM. 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 AllStar Family Feud.

8.30 NCIS. 9.30 SEAL Team. 11.30 Motor Racing.

Supercars Championship. Round 5. Perth SuperSprint. Race 12. Highlights. 12.30am The Sunday Project.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Football’s Greatest Stage.

4.00 FIFA 2018 World Cup: Road To Russia.

5.00 Small Business Secrets. 5.35 After Hitler. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Celts. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE: Red Obsession. (2013, PG) 10.05 Exodus: Our Journey. (MA15+) 11.15 Is Australia Racist? (MA15+) 12.15am Movie: Incendies. (2010, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.55 Andy’s Baby Animals. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 8.40 Kitty Flanagan: Charming And Alarming. (M) 9.45 Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. (MA15+) 10.30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 11.15 W1A. (M) 11.45 Plebs.

(M) 12.10am Idiotsitter. (M) 12.30 Free Agents. (MA15+)

12.30pm Room For Improvement.

1.30 Escape To The Continent. 3.00 Escape To The Country.

5.00 Inside King’s Cross: The Railway. (PG) 6.00 Mighty Ships. 7.00 Motorway Patrol.

(PG) 7.30 Border Security: Int. (PG) 8.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 12am Border Security. (PG) 12.30 Psychic TV. (M)

12pm Turning Mecard. (PG) 12.30 My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. 1.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 1.30 Steven Universe. (PG) 2.00 Yo-Kai. (PG) 3.00 Gumball. (PG) 3.30 Teen Titans. (PG) 4.00 Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (PG) 4.30 Britain’s Got Talent. (PG) 6.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Jack Reacher. (2012, M) 11.00 Big Bang. (PG) 12am Adult Swim.

(MA15+) 12.30 China, IL. (MA15+)

ONE (ch 51)

12pm Red Bull Series. H’lights. 1.00 4x4 Adventures.

2.00 Monster Jam. 3.00 The Doctors. 4.00 Places We Go. 4.30 Pooches At Play. 5.00 What’s Up Down Under. 5.30 I Fish. 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 Scorpion. 7.30 NCIS: LA. (M) 8.30 Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Round 5. Perth SuperSprint. Race 12.

H’lights. 9.30 Motorcycle Racing. MotoGP. Race 4. Spanish Grand Prix. 11.00 Red Bull Wings For Life World Run.

12pm Insight.

1.00 Front Up. (PG) 1.30 10,000 BC. (PG) 2.25 Rise. (PG) 3.15 Cyberwar. (PG) 3.45 Most Expensivest. (PG) 4.40 Huang’s World. (PG) 5.30 Killing Cancer. (PG) 6.20 Vs Arashi.

(PG) 7.15 If You Are The One. 8.30 The Island With Bear Grylls: Men’s Island. (MA15+) 9.30 Mutiny. (M) 10.25 Adam Looking For Eve. (MA15+) 12.10am Sex Box USA. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 6.00 TMNT. (PG) 6.25 Total Wipeout. 7.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.45 Danger Mouse. (PG) 8.00 Slugterra. 8.20 Freaktown. (PG) 8.30 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.55 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.05 Odd Squad. 9.20 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.40 So Awkward. 10.10 Girl Vs Boy. (PG) 10.30 Rage. (PG)

1.30pm Cajun Pawn Stars.

(PG) 2.00 The Last Cast. (PG) 2.30 Sunday Soapbox.

3.00 Football. AFL. Round 7. St Kilda v Melbourne. 6.00 Counting Cars. (PG) 6.30 MOVIE: The Longest Yard.

(2005, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: The Bourne Supremacy.

(2004, M) 10.55 Family Guy. (PG) 11.25 American Dad! (M) 11.55 Ink Master. (M)

12pm Movie: All Creatures Great And Small. (1975, G) 2.00 Getaway. (PG) 2.30 Movie: Invitation To A Gunfighter. (1964, PG) 4.30 Movie: The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming. (1966, G) 7.00 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 9.10 DCI Banks. (MA15+) 10.10 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.10 The Closer. (M) 12.05am The Truth About Sugar.

ELEVEN (ch 52)

12pm ABC News.

12.30 Close Of Business. 1.00 ABC News.

1.30 The Mix. 2.00 News. 2.30 The Breakfast Couch. 3.00 News. 3.30 Landline. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 One Plus One. 5.00 ABC News.

5.30 Compass. 6.00 ABC News Weekend.

6.15 Planet America. 7.00 ABC News Hour.

8.00 Insiders. 9.00 National Wrap. 9.45 ABC News. 10.00 ABC News. 10.30 One Plus One. 11.00 ABC News. 11.30 Close Of Business.

ABC

ABC CO (ch 22)

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.10 School Of Rock. 5.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 6.00 TMNT. (PG) 6.25 Total Wipeout. 7.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar.

7.45 Danger Mouse. 7.55 Slugterra. 8.20 Freaktown. 8.30 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.50 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.05 Odd Squad. 9.15 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.40 So Awkward. 10.05 Girl Vs Boy. 10.30 Close.

ABC ME (ch 23)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

1.30pm

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)

May 6

ABC (ch 2)

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7MATE (ch 63)

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We’ll help you with weddings, funerals, naming ceremonies, anniversaries and any other key moments where people want to gather, celebrate and remember.

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ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm Roseanne. (PG) 10.00 To Be Advised.

10.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) Graham Norton chats with Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Daniel Kaluuya, Alicia Vikander and Camila Cabello.

11.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 12.30am Frasier. (PG)

Paul has many years experience designing ceremonies and rituals that tap into people’s stories, heritage and culture. Paul believes that no two stories are the same and no two ceremonies should be the same.

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Sunday

PRIME7 (ch 6)

May 7

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Landline. 2.00 Seven Types Of Ambiguity. 3.00 Gardening Aust. 3.25 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless.

5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30.

8.00 Aust Story. 8.30 Four Corners. 9.15 Media Watch. (PG) 9.35 Q&A. 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. 11.25 USPGA Tour. Wells Fargo Championship.

Highlights. 12.20am Doctor Who.

12pm Movie: A Perfect Day. (2006, 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) 7.30 House Rules. (PG) 9.00 The Mentor. (M) 10.15 The Resident. (M) 11.15 The Blacklist. (M) 12.15am Talking Footy.

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.

9.15 Stan Walker: Fight Of His Life.

10.45 100% Footy. (M) 11.45 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 12.10am The Bible. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.55 Andy’s Baby Animals. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 The Librarians (M) 8.55 Buzzcocks. (M) 9.30 Free Agents. (MA15+) 9.55 Kitty Flanagan: Charming And Alarming. (M) 11.00 The Office. (PG) 11.20 30 Rock. (M) 11.45 Parks And Recreation.

(PG) 12.05am Inside Amy Schumer. (M) 12.25 Buzzcocks. (M)

12pm NBC Today. 1.00 NBC Meet The Press.

2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency.

(PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Rosemary & Thyme. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Blue Murder. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Harry’s Practice.

12pm Deals, Wheels And Steals.

(PG) 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. (PG) 2.00 Regular Show. (PG) 2.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Teen Titans. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Collateral. (2004, M) 11.00 Big Bang. (PG) 12am 2 Broke Girls.

(M) 12.30 Friends. (PG)

2.00 Matlock. (M) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 David Attenborough And The Giant Egg. 7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 8.30 NCIS. (M) 11.30 Super Rugby Extra Time.

12pm American Hoggers. (M) 1.00 World

Of X Games.

2.00 Swamp Men. (PG) 4.00 Ultimate Factories. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Collateral Damage.

(2002, M) 11.15 Family Guy. (M) 11.45 American Dad! (M) 12.15am Ink Master. (M)

12.30pm Netball.

Super Netball.

Round 2. Melbourne Vixens v NSW Swifts. 2.30 Antiques Roadshow. 3.25 Dinner Date. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Murder Calls. (M) 9.30 Australian Crime Stories. (MA15+) 10.40 Born To Kill? Class Of Evil. (M) 11.50 Footy Classified. (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 Roseanne. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 7.30 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. (M) 9.30 Supernatural. 10.30 Medium. (M) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Dr Quinn. (PG)

ABC News.

6.10 The Drum.

7.00 ABC News National.

8.00 ABC News.

9.00 Matter Of Fact With Stan Grant.

Presented by Stan Grant.

9.45 The Business.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Four Corners.

1.45 Media Watch. 2.00 Parliament. 3.05 Surfing The Menu: TNG. 3.30 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News At Five.

5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Budget 2018: The Treasurer’s Speech. 8.00 Budget 2018: An ABC News Special. 9.00 The Real Camilla: Duchess Of Cornwall. 10.00 ABC Late News. 10.30 Budget 2018: An ABC News Special.

12pm Movie: My Sweet Audrina.

(2016, M) 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) 7.30 House Rules. (PG) 9.00 Interview. (M) 10.00 Federal Budget Update.

10.15 Grey’s Anatomy. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.10 The Voice.

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.

9.15 Meghan & Harry: In Their Own Words. (PG) 10.15 Nine News Special: Budget 2018.

10.50 Beauty And The Beach. (M) 11.50 Mom. (M) 12.15am 20/20.

12pm Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News.

6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

9.00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem.

10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 11.00 The Project. 12am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Creative Minds. (PG) 2.50 Food Safari Fire: Bitesize. 3.00 Nigella Bites.

3.30 In Defence Of Food. (PG) 4.30 Hitler’s Secret Drug Habit. (PG) 5.25 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 River Cottage Australia. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (M) 8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS News. 10.30 Bad Banks. (M) 11.30 Bad Banks. (MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.20 Peter Rabbit. 6.35 Floogals. 6.45 The Justine Clarke Show! 6.55 Andy’s Baby Animals. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 The Office. (M) 9.00 Buzzcocks. (M) 9.30 Plebs. (M) 9.55 Zapped. (M) 10.30 Red Dwarf. (PG) 11.00 The Office. (PG) 11.25 30 Rock. (PG) 11.45 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 12.05am Buzzcocks. (M)

2pm Million Dollar Minute.

3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 Inspector Morse. (PG) 10.30 Suspects. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt.

12pm Total Divas.

(M) 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. (PG) 2.00 Regular Show. (PG) 2.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon.

3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Teen Titans. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10. (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Adv Time. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Real, Fake Or Unknown. (M) 8.30 Movie: The Sum Of All Fears. (2002, M) 11.00 Big Bang.

11.30 2 Broke Girls. 12.30am Friends.

12pm David Attenborough And The Giant Egg. 1.00 WIN News. 2.00 Matlock. (M) 3.00 Super Rugby Extra Time. 4.00 Diagnosis Murder.

(PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 David Att’s Planet Earth. (PG) 7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 8.30 48 Hours. (M) 9.30 VF Confidential. (M) 10.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 11.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+)

Miniseries: Vargas: Neptune’s Thunder. 1.35 Beerland. 2.00 365. 2.05 The Island. 3.00 PopAsia TV. 4.05 The Mindy Project. 4.30 Dead Set On Life. 5.00 News. 5.30 If You Are The One. 6.30 Batman. 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 Going Deep With David Rees. 8.30 Housos. 9.30 Hate Thy Neighbour. 10.20 Rupert Everett: 50 Shades Of Gay. 11.15 Matthew Leskso’s Life Lessons.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.00 TMNT. (PG) 6.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.10 BtN Newsbreak. 7.15 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.40 Danger Mouse.

7.55 Slugterra. 8.15 Freaktown. 8.25 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.50 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.00 Odd Squad. 9.15 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.35 So Awkward. 10.05 Girl Vs Boy. (PG) 10.30 Rage. (PG) 11.30 Close.

12pm American Hoggers. (M) 1.00 Ink Master.

(M) 2.00 American Hoggers. (M) 2.30 Blokesworld. (PG) 3.00 Ultimate Factories.

(PG) 4.00 Big Smo. (PG) 4.30 American Pickers. (PG) 5.30 Pawn Stars. (PG) 6.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars.

(PG) 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.30 Outback Truckers. (M) 9.30 Towies. (PG) 10.00 Full Custom Garage. (PG) 11.00 Graveyard Carz. (PG) 12am Ink Master. (M)

12.10pm Movie: A Kind Of Loving.

(1962, M) 2.25 RBT. (PG) 3.25 Dinner Date. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. (PG) 7.30 New Tricks. (PG) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (PG) 10.40 Major Crimes. (M) 11.40 New Tricks. (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 Roseanne. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.00 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 7.30 Fail Army. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Elektra.

(2005, M) 10.25 Fail Army. (PG) 11.25 James Corden. (M) 12.25am Dr Quinn. (PG)

12pm ABC News.

2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News. 6.10 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News National.

7.30 Budget 2018: The Treasurer’s Speech.

8.00 Budget 2018: An ABC News Special.

9.45 The Business: Budget Special.

10.00 The World. 11.00 ABC News.

ABC

ABC CO (ch 22)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.00 TMNT. (PG) 6.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.10 BtN Newsbreak. 7.15 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.40 Danger Mouse.

7.55 Slugterra. 8.15 Freaktown. 8.25 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.50 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.00 Odd Squad. 9.15 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.35 So Awkward. 10.05 Girl Vs Boy. 10.30 Rage.

(PG) 11.30 Close.

ABC ME (ch 23)

Tuesday

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.10 The Voice.

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

12pm Dr Phil. (PG) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Neighbours. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Bold.

(PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MasterChef Australia.

9.00 Roseanne.

9.30 2017 Montreal Comedy Festival. (M) 10.30 Man With A Plan. (PG) 11.00 The Project. 12am WIN News.

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

12pm Get Smart.

(PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News.

ELEVEN (ch 52)

12pm WorldWatch.

2.00 Celtic Woman: Believe. 2.55 Cancer: The Emperor Of All Maladies. 4.00 Giraffe: Africa’s High Society. 5.00 I Heart My People. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 River Cottage Australia. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.35 Elizabeth. (M) 8.30 Michael Mosley: Trust Me, I’m A Doctor. 9.30 24 Hours In Emergency. (M) 10.30 SBS News.

11.00 The World Game. 11.30 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (M)

SBS (ch 3)

12pm Movie: The Boy And The Beast. (2015, PG) 2.10 Cyberwar.

(PG) 3.00 Vs Arashi. (PG) 3.55 Fashionista.

(PG) 4.05 The Mindy Project. (PG) 4.30 Tattoo Age. (PG) 4.55 Young Brides For Sale. (PG) 5.20 If You Are The One. 6.35 Batman. (PG) 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Travel Man. 8.30 Movie: Raising Arizona. (1987) 10.20 Movie: Fast Times At Ridgemont High. (1982, M) 11.55 Holland’s Hope. (M)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm

May 8

ABC

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)

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

ELEVEN (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

12pm

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

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Monday

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Wednesday

May 9

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Press (ch 2) Club. 1.30 Aust Story. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless.

5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. 8.30 Gruen.

9.05 The Weekly. 9.35 Corey White’s Roadmap To Paradise. 9.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.35 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Business. 11.25 Four Corners.

12pm Movie: I Killed My BFF. (2015, M) 2.00 Daily Edition. 3.00 The Chase. 4.00 News.

5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 House Rules. (PG) 8.45 Modern Family. (M) 9.15 Modern Family. (M) 9.45 Back With The Ex. (PG) 10.55 Hell’s Kitchen USA. (M) 12am Heroes Reborn. (M)

12pm Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.10 The Voice. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Young Sheldon. (PG) 8.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 Britain’s Got Talent.

9.50 Young Sheldon. (PG) 10.20 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 10.50 Embarrassing Bodies Down Under. (MA15+) 11.50 House Husbands. (M)

12pm Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.30 Entertainment Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News.

6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

8.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem.

9.30 This Is Us. 10.30 Hawaii Five-0. 11.30 WIN News.

12.30am The Project.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.45 The Justine Clarke Show! 6.55 Andy’s Baby Animals. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 8.00 Absolutely Fabulous. (PG) 9.00 Buzzcocks. (M) 9.30 An Idiot Abroad.

(MA15+) 10.15 Red Dwarf. (PG) 10.45 The Office. (PG) 11.10 30 Rock. (PG) 11.30 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.50 Buzzcocks. (M) 12.20am Red Dwarf. (PG)

2pm Million Dollar Minute.

3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency.

(PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Pie In The Sky. (PG) 8.30 A Touch Of Frost. (M) 10.30 Autopsy USA. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Harry’s Practice.

12pm Total Divas.

(M) 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. (PG) 2.00 Regular Show. (PG) 2.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon.

3.30 Nexo Knights. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Teen Titans. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10.

(PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Top Gear. (PG) 9.00 Movie: The Taking Of Pelham 123. (2009, MA15+) 11.10 Big Bang. (PG) 11.40 Street Outlaws. (M)

12pm David Attenborough’s Planet Earth. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Matlock. (M) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 6.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth. (PG) 7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger.

8.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 9.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+) 10.30 NCIS. (M)

Miniseries: Vargas: Neptune’s Thunder.

1.35 Beerland. 2.00 365. 2.05 The Island.

3.00 Over The Black Dot. 4.00 The Mindy Project. 4.30 It’s Suppertime! 5.00 News.

5.30 If You Are The One. 6.30 Batman.

(PG) 7.30 The Feed. 8.00 Brooklyn NineNine. (M) 8.30 The Crystal Maze. (PG) 9.30 Movie: Purple Rain. (1984, M) 11.35 Movie: Waiting For Guffman. (1996)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.10 Children’s Programs. 7.20 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.40 Danger Mouse. 7.55 Slugterra. 8.15 Freaktown. 8.25 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.50 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.00 Odd Squad. 9.15 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.35 So Awkward. 10.05 Children’s Programs.

10.30 Rage. (PG) 11.30 Close.

12pm American Hoggers. (M) 1.00 Ink Master.

(M) 3.00 Ultimate Factories. (PG) 4.00 Motor Racing. World Rally C’ship. H’lights.

5.00 American Pickers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 9.30 Family Guy. (M) 10.00 Family Guy. (MA15+) 10.30 Family Guy. (M) 11.00 American Dad! (M) 12am Black-ish. (PG) 12.30 Jabba’s Movie Special. (PG)

12pm Movie: I Live In Grosvenor Square. (1945, G) 2.25 Extreme Phobias: Dogs. (PG) 3.25 Dinner Date. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers.

(PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. 7.30 David Attenborough’s The Blue Planet. (PG) 8.40 MOVIE: Copycat. (1995, M) 11.05 Cold Case. (M) 12.05am Hot In Cleveland. (PG)

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

2.50 Alive And Cooking. 3.00 Roseanne.

3.30 King Of Queens. 4.30 Raymond. 5.00 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. 6.00 Family Feud.

6.30 Neighbours. 7.00 Will & Grace. 7.30 Fail Army. 8.30 Car Crash Global: Caught On Camera. (PG) 9.30 Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing... 10.30 Fail Army.

11.30 James Corden. 12.30am Dr Quinn.

12pm ABC News.

12.30 National Press Club Address. 1.30 ABC News. 2.00 Parliament Question Time.

3.15 ABC News. 6.10 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News National.

8.00 ABC News.

9.00 Matter Of Fact With Stan Grant.

9.45 The Business.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) Making Australia Great: Inside Our Longest Boom. 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef.

3.25 Doctor Who. 4.15 Pointless. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.10 Drum. 6.00 Think Tank. 6.55 Sammy J. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Budget 2018: Opposition Reply. 8.00 7.30.

8.30 Diana: Designing A Princess. 9.00 Wentworth. 9.45 QI. 10.15 ABC Late News.

10.45 The Business.

12pm Movie: The Tenth Circle.

(2008, M) 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) 7.30 House Rules. (PG) 8.45 First Dates UK. (M) 9.45 MOVIE: Get Hard. (2015, MA15+) 12am Code Black. (M)

12pm Ellen DeGeneres. (PG) 1.10 Extra. 1.40 Britain’s Got Talent. 3.00 News. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Thursday Night Football Preview. 7.50 Rugby League. NRL. Round 10. Wests Tigers v North Queensland Cowboys. 9.45 The NRL Footy Show. (M) 11.00 AFL Footy Show.

(M) 12.30am Al McGlashan’s Fish’n With Mates. (PG)

12pm Dr Phil. (M) 1.00 To Be Advised.

2.00 Ent. Tonight.

2.30 Neighbours. (PG) 3.00 Judge Judy.

(PG) 3.30 My Market Kitchen. 4.00 Bold.

(PG) 5.00 TEN Eyewitness News. 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 The Project.

7.30 MasterChef Australia.

8.30 Show Me The Movie!

9.30 Law & Order: SVU. 10.30 Blue Bloods. 11.30 WIN News.

12.30am The Project.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Marngrook Footy Show.

3.25 Skies Above Britain. 4.30 Building The Ancient City. 5.30 Letters And Numbers.

6.00 River Cottage Australia. 6.30 News.

7.30 Destination Flavour Eurovision.

8.35 The Handmaid’s Tale.

9.35 Next Of Kin. 10.25 The Night Manager. 11.35 SBS News. 12.05am Movie: Bleak Street. (2015, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.35 Floogals. 6.45 The Justine Clarke Show! 6.55 Andy’s Baby Animals. 7.05 Ben And Holly. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Frontline. (M) 8.25 Frontline. (PG) 9.00 Buzzcocks. (M) 9.30 Dead Boss. 10.00 Comedy Up Late.

(M) 10.30 Red Dwarf. (M) 11.00 The Office.

(PG) 11.25 30 Rock. (PG) 11.45 Parks And Recreation. (M) 12.05am Buzzcocks. (M)

2pm Million Dollar Minute.

3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 RSPCA Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency. (PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 Bargain Hunt.

7.30 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 11.30 Bargain Hunt. 12.30am Psychic TV. (M)

12pm Total Divas.

(M) 1.00 Dawson’s Creek. (PG) 2.00 Regular Show. (PG) 2.30 Yu-Gi-Oh! (PG) 3.00 Pokémon The Series: Sun & Moon.

3.30 Nexo Knights. (PG) 4.00 Kids’ WB. (PG) 4.05 Teen Titans. (PG) 4.30 Ben 10.

(PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Adv Time.

(PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 Robot Wars. (PG) 8.30 Survivor: Ghost Island. (PG) 9.30 Movie: The Family. (2013, MA15+) 11.45 WWE Raw. (MA15+)

12pm David Attenborough’s Planet Earth. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Matlock. (M) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Bondi Rescue. 6.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth. (PG) 7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger.

8.30 Cops: Adults Only. (M) 9.00 MOVIE: Cop Land. (1997, MA15+) 11.05 SEAL Team.

12pm Movie: Vargas: Seeking Whom He May Devour. (2009, M) 1.35 Stoned Moms. (M) 2.00 The Island. (M) 2.55 States Of Undress. (PG) 3.45 Dateline.

4.15 The Therapist. (PG) 4.40 VICE World Of Sports. (PG) 5.05 News. 5.30 If You Are The One. 6.30 Batman. (PG) 7.30 The Feed.

8.00 Dateline. 8.30 Full Frontal. (MA15+) 9.00 Eurovision Song Contest 2018. 11.25 Miniseries: Tut.

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.25 Doctor Who. (PG) 7.20 BtN Newsbreak. 7.30 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.50 Danger Mouse. 8.05 Slugterra. 8.25 The Adventures Of Puss In Boots. (PG) 8.50 The Bagel And Becky Show. 9.00 Odd Squad. 9.15 Ladybug And Cat Noir. 9.35 So Awkward. 10.05 Children’s Programs. 10.30 Rage. (PG) 11.30 Close.

12pm American Hoggers. (M) 1.00 Ink Master.

(M) 3.00 Ultimate Factories. (PG) 4.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 6.00 Bloopers. (PG) 7.00 Pawn Stars. (PG) 7.30 Robot Combat League. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Terminator 2: Judgment Day. (1991, M) 11.15 Family Guy. (M) 11.45 American Dad! (M) 12.15am The Front Bar. (M)

12.10pm Movie: School For Scoundrels. (1960, G) 2.15 David Attenborough’s The Blue Planet.

(PG) 3.25 Dinner Date. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat.

(PG) 5.30 Four In A Bed. (PG) 6.00 Secret Dealers. (PG) 7.00 As Time Goes By. 7.30 MOVIE: Memphis Belle. (1990, PG) 9.40 MOVIE: Beyond The Known World. (2017, M) 11.45 Rizzoli & Isles. (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 Roseanne. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens.

(PG) 4.30 Raymond. 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.00 Family Feud. 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Will & Grace. (PG) 8.30 Sex And The City.

(M) 9.30 100% Hotter. (PG) 10.30 Mike & Molly. (PG) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Dr Quinn. (PG)

12pm ABC News.

2.00 Parliament Question Time. 3.15 ABC News. 6.10 The Drum. 7.00 ABC News National.

7.30 Budget 2018: Opposition Reply.

8.00 ABC News.

9.00 Matter Of Fact With Stan Grant.

9.45 The Business.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

ABC

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

Thursday

ABC CO (ch 22)

58

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

ONE (ch 51)

ELEVEN (ch 52)

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS NewsHour. 1.55 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 3.05 Dateline. 3.30 Insight. 4.30 Uranium: Twisting The Dragon’s Tail. (PG) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. 6.00 River Cottage Australia. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Eurovision Song Contest 2018.

10.00 The Good Fight. (M) 11.00 Chance. (MA15+) 11.55 SBS News.

12.30am Movie: Four More Years. (2010, M)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

12pm

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

May 10

ABC

ABC ME (ch 23)

PRIME7 (ch 6)

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)

Puzzles

Brain Busters

super sudoku To solve a Sudoku puzzle, every number from 1 to 9 must appear in: each of the nine vertical columns, each of the nine horizontal rows and each of the nine 3 x 3 boxes. Remember no number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

2 1

5.

Which musician is the father of English film director Duncan Jones?

6.

What is the common name for the body part lobulus auriclae?

7.

Who was Tony Blair’s successor as UK prime minister?

8.

What is the name of Dan Brown's Robert Langdon novel published in 2017?

9.

In what year was the first life insurance policy taken out, and in what country: 1583 in England, 1890 in the US or 1901 in Australia?

10. What is the name of the spirit in Central

American folklore which is said to appear in the form of a large, shaggy dog with burning red eyes and goat’s hooves?

DIFFICULTy RATING 

8 1 3 2 9 6 5 7 4

9 7 5 3 1 4 8 2 6

2 4 6 8 7 5 9 3 1

3 9 2 1 5 8 6 4 7

4 5 1 9 6 7 3 8 2

6 8 7 4 2 3 1 5 9

5 3 9 7 4 1 2 6 8

1 6 4 5 8 2 7 9 3

7 2 8 6 3 9 4 1 5

No. 1120

answers

Solve a sudoku, crack a crossword, test your trivia

CROSSWORD

0405

No. 1119

3 2 1 6 8 4 5 7 9

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The Miami Dolphins play which US team sport?

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Which of the Four Classic Novels of China is the TV show Monkey Magic based on?

SOLUTION: 1 Journey To The West. 2 Brazil. 3 Mushroom.

4 American Football. 5 David Bowie. 6 Earlobe. 7 Gordon Brown. 8 Origin. 9 1583 in England. 10 Cadejo.

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She would make a wonderful companion and suit an active family who has the time to play and engage with her. Fairy is well behaved and gentle with children (including small children). She gets along with other dogs but has not yet been tested with other animals (including cats).

NW0276-V4

Fairy is a medium sized dog, weighing 15 kg and can sleep indoors or outdoors. However if she is going to be outside, be sure to keep her behind high fences. For more information or to meet Fairy, please contact her foster career Jeranne at jeranne@iinet.net.au. Fairy is in foster care in Newcastle. Fairy’s adoption fee is $450 and she is desexed, vaccinated, treated for fleas and worms, microchipped, and lifetime registered

URGENT

Foster carers urgently needed. You get support and you don’t pay vet or food bills. Contact Annette on: 0404 099 021

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Celebrity Birthday

3 - 9 MAY 2018

HENRY CAVILL

in the

STARS STARS WITH FRANCIS BEVAN

www.francisbevan.com

For personal readings, phone Francis on 9673 6321.

Credit cards welcome.

Francis Bevan direct 1902 264 063 or 24 hour line 1902 267 040 $5.50 per minute (higher pay-phone or mobile)..

Henry will enjoy some exciting money making opportunities during the next 12 months – not just for himself, but for a cause close to his heart that will benefit others. He should seek the advice of an older friend or family member if he is committing to anything that he cannot go back on. Henry is moving into a period of harmony, when effort is recognised and there’s a natural progression of important events. In his long standing relationships, he should listen carefully to avoid problems.

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

Have a good look at your finances this month; if you’ve been neglecting them recently, it’s time to go over them with a fine-tooth comb. If you spot any discrepancies, you’ll be onto them like a cat pouncing on a mouse and won’t be happy until everything is resolved.

If you haven’t had much time for your friends recently, you’re now keen to get back in touch. Get out your diary and start booking some social events. If your social circle has dwindled recently, use the next four weeks as an opportunity to make some new friends.

Mercury squares Pluto until the 15th which indicates a disruptive phase is on the way at work. You might have to go back over old ground or redo a job you thought was sorted out ages ago. Sometimes obstacles are put in front of us to test our staying power.

Mercury squares Pluto until the 15th and short distance journeys are going to be disrupted due to roadworks or breakdowns. If you have to be somewhere on time be sure to allow extra travel time. Also mobiles and computers could act strangely. You are feeling more open and friendly.

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG If there have been any rifts between you and a friend, take this opportunity to make a fresh start and you’ll be very glad you did. You will be a lot more confident and friendly enough to let others see your vulnerable and sensitive side.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT

Mercury, the planet of communications, squares Pluto until the 15th placing the accent on relationships. Unfortunately misunderstandings are likely. However, patience and understanding will win the day. It’s important you don’t overload your schedule or take on more than you can comfortably handle.

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB

Happy birthday, Taurus. During the coming year you’ll feel a lot more ebullient and forthcoming than you have for some time. You’ll want to take the lead in many different ways and will also have a surge of confidence, enabling you to forge ahead or enjoy the limelight.

You may find it difficult to motivate yourself into achieving much; it could be that your get up has got up and gone or because you’re feeling down. You may have to do some clever acting if you’re dealing with someone who always expects you to perform.

Mercury squares Pluto until the 15th and there may be issues with technology so expect your internet service to go on the blink. Whilst this may be frustrating, it will be a test of patience as everything will be okay in the end. An unexpected invitation could surprise you.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC

Mercury squares Pluto until the 15th and although you are supposed to be incredibly patient, it doesn’t mean you’re immune to stress. You will be busy playing peacemaker but you won’t be able to keep this act up for long, or an explosion of volcanic proportions could occur.

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

Mercury squares Pluto until the 15th indicating that you and your partner need to sort out some important issues at a personal or business level. You’ll be able to get your ideas across to others easily and they’ll be happy to take action on your behalf.

Mercury squares Pluto until the 15th and indicates that you may find it hard to reach any kind of objective at work. Your status and standing could be undermined in some way, possibly because someone puts in a bad word about you at your place of work.

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR

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Trades & Services Guide INDEX

ALTERATIONS

61 61 61 61 61 61 62 62 62 62 62 62 62 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 65

AWNINGS

Jan’s Alterations for the Personal Touch

NW0126

• Bridal • Formal • Evening Wear • Ladies & Mens Wear • School Uniforms

44 Gregson Ave • Mayfield West • 02 4960 8871

ANTENNAS

HUNTER VALLEY

ANTENNA SERVICE

Free Quotes • 25 years experience • Pensioner discount All areas Newcastle, Lake, Valley and Bay

Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202 | huntervalleyantennaservice.com.au

ART & CRAFT CLASSES

Lic No. 162879c

NW0135

• Plans to Council • Gable Carports • Awnings • Screen Enclosures • Glass Rooms • Decks • Deals directly with the Builder/Owner

Digital Antenna Installations & Repairs Poor Reception Area Specialist Digital TV Fault Detection External Outlets All Work Guaranteed NW0010

• • • • •

Phone Matt: 4971 6762 0414 941 922

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Leather Craft Handmade

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

clutch purses, Wallets, Belts and special orders Classes also available

trusted experience since 2005

A U S T R A L I A

NW0197

Air Conditioning Services Alterations Antennas Art & Craft Classes Awnings Bathroom Renovations Bricklayers Builders Built In Robes Carpenters Computer Repairs Concreting Electrical Flooring Supplies Gardening Guttering Handyman Home Maintenance Landscaping & Design Painting Plumbing Plumbing & Gasfitting Removalists Roofing Rubbish Removals Sewing Machine Repair Tree Services

NW0631

PHONE: 4957 5501

Freecall 1800 130 168

Contact 02 4037 4000 E admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

sanitair.com.au

MORE CLEAN AIR Air Conditioning Cleaning

HEALTH ALERT

Notice to Asthma & Allergy Sufferers

IS YOUR AIR CONDITIONER MAKING YOU SICK? DON’T RISK YOUR HEALTH

Advertise in our TRADES & SERVICES GUIDE Reach our readers in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens each week!

 Anti-Slip Solutions  21 Years in Business!

NSW Lic. No. 85939C

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NBB Nathan Brown Building • BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • Commercial or Residential • Renovations & Extensions • Fully Licenced and Insured • Decks and Pergolas • Personal service & reliability

Call Nathan today for an obligation free quote nathan@nathanbrownbuilding.com.au

0422 622 264 Lic no. 202694C

To get your business listed in the Trades & Services Guide,

call us on 02 4037 4000

Servicing All Areas

JOHN MOORES 0413 955 631

 Shower/Balcony Leak Repairs  Liquid Waterproofing Membrane Repair

NSW Lic.No.85939C  Grout Replacement and Retiling

Call 02 4037 4000

or email admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

NW0570

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Contact 02 4037 4000 E admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide BUILDERS

BILL + NORM’S

D + J MILLER CONSTRUCTIONS

Computer Problems?

*NEW HOMES extensions renovations *Maintenance *all aspects of building

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service

Specialising in removal of baths & building of walk in showers for the disabled & elderly Phone Bill on: Phone Norman on:

0406 068 262

No job too big or small!

FREE quotes!

Honest + reliable service!

> Computer Repairs & Upgrades > Computer Tuition > Friendly & Affordable Help

Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

0408 671 617

0421 750 216

Daniel Curran - Senior Technician info@danscomputers.com.au www.danscomputers.com.au

TROY’S BATHROOMS AND BUILDING RENOVATIONS

CONCRETING

B.L.N.179648C

• Full bathroom renovation from start to finish • Small renovations, decks and patios

Extensions Renovations Decks Servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Licence No: 167510c

M 0423 523 315

D R I V E W AY S P E C I A L I S T - A L L A S P E C T S O F C O N C R E T I N G • STAMPED • STENCILLED • COLOURED • PLAIN EXPOSED AGG • SLABS • PATIOS • POOL SURROUNDS • RESURFACING

Free Quotes

No job too big or too small - Service & quality guaranteed - Free Quotes 42 years experience - Servicing Lake Macquarie & Newcastle areas

Ken Elliott

NW0449

Email anruca@bigpond.com NW0030

FREE QUOTES PLEASE CALL TROY 0414997639 EMAIL TROYSBATHROOMS@HOTMAIL.COM

PRO-CONCRETING

BUILT IN ROBES

Mick Dunley Lic No: 132271C

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS CUSTOM DESIGNED BUILT-IN WARDROBES & STORAGE SOLUTIONS

FREE QUOTES!

• Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

CARPENTERS

CARPENTRY DECKING

Household Repairs and Maintenance

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

0412 661 106

Handyman Dave

NW0071

NW0062

To book your space, email admin@newcastleweekly.com.au 62

4915 8405 www.allbuiltins.com.au

To get your business listed

call 02 4037 4000

ELECTRICIAN

• Licensed, Experienced and reliable • All types of Electrical work including rewires Lic No EC38503

AV BROWN BRICKLAYING

Lic 236513C

Showroom: 2/14 Huntingdale Drive Thornton (also open Sat 9am -1pm) NW0656

BRICKLAYERS

CALL IN AND SEE THE EXPERTS TODAY!

NW0051

Lic 42192

PHONE ADAM 0414 311 720

proconcrete@hotmail.com

ELECTRICAL

All trades • Fully Supervised Price, service & quality assured No job too small • FREE quotes

CALL 0409 498 921

0410 312 247

NW0037

QUFREE OT ES

PLEASE PHONE PETER BERGHOFER

0429 696 215

Advertise in our TRADES & SERVICES GUIDE Reach our readers in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock and Port Stephens each week!

To book, call 02 4037 4000

NW0036

BILL’S NORM’S BATHROOMS TILING

We Come To You!

NW0070

NT COU DISOR ALLERS F ION S PEN

COMPUTER REPAIRS

NW0013

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Lic 297378C

Lic 52368c

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Contact 02 4037 4000 E admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide GUTTERING

HOME MAINTENANCE

CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

• Repairs or renewal • Leaf & Bird Proofing • Gutter Cleaning • Stormwater drainage Lic L10548

Floor sanding and polishing Laminate flooring installations Vinyl flooring installations Hardwood flooring installations Engineered flooring installations Supply & install

Friendly Reliable Service Pensioner Discounts Reasonable Rates

• Roof replacements • Leak repairs • No job too small • Free quotes - pensioner rates

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

NW0062

YOUR FLOORING SPECIALISTS

PHONE TIM ON 0431 137 747

We Cover all Handyman Services Including: Plumbing • Tiling • Painting • Property Maintenance • Gutter Cleaning Lawn & Garden Maintenance • TV & Aerial Installation Lic no. L14448

HANDYMAN

NW0014

FLOORING SUPPLIES

We Service all areas of Newcastle & Lake Macquarie

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

All areas

GARDENING

HOME MAINTENANCE

CALL NOW!

13 2613

Free, no obligation quotes viphomeservices.com.au

JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING... And Other Things

Lawn mowing • Pruning • Hedging • Weed spraying • Garden Care • Friendly service & very reliable.

NW0303

Call Mike 0413 686 757

We’ve got you covered inside and out!

PAINTING

Contact Adrian

Bel-Air

0490 272 126 brightsidemaintenance@gmail.com

Ph. 0457 245 280

Quality work at affordable prices

ABN 30738130340

To get your business listed

call 02 4037 4000

Gold Lic. No. 436c NW0630

Free quotes - Pensioner Discounts Fully insured • Interior exterior • All odd jobs Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

Ken Huff

0413 099 130

PAINTER INTERIOR / EXTERIOR

EXCELLENT WORK GUARANTEED

CWM0113

Don’t just get the job done, get it done right!

Quality

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Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

www.dezignaretainingwalls.com

50 YEAR’S PAINTING THE TOWN

jack_shaz@bigpond.com wwwjacksgardeningandmowing.com.au

LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• Built- Ins and Deck Repairs

PAULS HOME MAINTENANCE

FREE QUOTES, HONEST AND RELIABLE…OLD SCHOOL

Jack 0427 807 930

Free Quotes!!

NW0663

• Plaster Repairs and Painting

NW0551

• Mowing • Pruning • Small Tree Lopping/Trimming/ Weed Killing • Planting, Lawn Top Dressing • Pressure Cleaning & Gutter Cleaning • Large Garden Tidy-ups & Make-overs a speciality

Fully Insured

• Sticking Doors and Dripping Taps NW0085-V2

BRIGHTSIDE

NW0046

HOME MAINTENANCE

LAWNS & GARDENS • Lawn mowing • Pruning • Hedging • Weed spraying • Garden care and more!

Specialising in: • Retaining Walls and • Decking • Paving • Fencing

NW0036

NW0206

Dezigna Retaining Walls

NW0206

Call 0418 671 174

www.styleitflooring.com.au

PHONE DALLAS FRE 4963 3620 OR QUOTEE S 0414 287 867 LIC-R94323 63

PAINTING

Lic. R91229

Highly Decorated

Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

Painting Services

Big or small, we do it all!

Prompt • Pristine • Professional

FREE QUOTES

Interior + exterior painting + decorating

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

NW0542

• Blocked Drains • Hot Water Systems • Water Jetter • Drain Camera • Maintenance • Renovations • Diagnostic Expert

0412 960 810

Licence No L13318

CARDIFF

PLUMBING

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

REMOVALISTS

ARE YOU MOVING? Once you’re all packed up and ready to move, let us do the moving for you.

We will move your furniture, boxes and belongings safely and securely.

We are QUICK, FRIENDLY, PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE… and Highly Recommended!

Call or text us your details BEN 0419 124 923 or LOUISE 0416 071 924

Plumber • Drainer • Gasfitter Water saver specialists • Taps • Toilets

.com.au

ROOFING

Dave Knight

FREE QUOTES!

Mob: 0418 686 472

ALL AREAS Ph/Fax: 4958 1658 Pensioner discounts Lic No. L3569 No job too big or small

Re-paints & new work Dulux premium paints Reasonable prices Industrial - commercial - Domestic Your Local Plumbers  New Houses  Unit/Duplexes  Granny Flats  Commercial  Renovations  Maintenance  Blocked Drains  Excavations Office: 4955 5463 Call Danny Mobile: 0412 498 055

CALL DAVE 0406 473 572

Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens & Hunter regions

NW0037

RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING Lic no 112440c

NW0622

“we show up” Same day quotes 7 year guarantee

Licence No 222296c

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

Phone Terry Slupik - All areas

instyle painting

instylepainting.com.au

www.muscardinplumbing.com.au

24 Hour Service

Lic L10548

Email: HighlyDecorated@yahoo.com Website: highlydecoratedpainting.com

Newcastle

PLUMBING GAS GUTTERING UNBLOCK SEWERS/STORM WATER DRAINS ALL TYPES OF HOT WATER SYSTEMS REPLACED

NW0253

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132

0415 333 883

NW0341

Domestic – Commercial – Strata Title

Receive 10% DISCOUNT when presenting this advert

NW0063

0412 193 489

Free Quotes

Lic.No. 283638C

Call Alan

NW0132

NW0085-V2

PAINTING CONTRACTOR

0421 391 599

Licence 301377C

NW0424

Cherry Plumbing

Residential Commercial Industrial

ALL PLUMBING AND GASFITTING

PLUMBING

Trevor Redman

64

service

PH Terry 0419 478 738 - Lic. No. 311424C

NW0527

NW0058

OR

Keith Minton

24/7

Interior/Exterior for Residential Homes Beautiful long lasting Decore

Over 30 Years Painting Experience Lic No: 18545C

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

NW0385

• Quality Work • Pensioner Discounts • Dulux Paint Specialist • Low Rates

0402 923 984 4955 4677

Your smart choice in

CROW FEATHERS PAINTING

• All roof repairs & renewal

• No job too big or small • Quality tradesman

Service guaranteed Ph Shane 4959 6091 Mob 0410 564 044

0421 321 458 0416 152 422

NW0054

PAINTER HANDYman

PLUMBING & GASFITTING

• FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED • QUALITY BLUESCOPE STEEL • LEAF PROTECTION • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE • CUSTOM FOLDED FLASHINGS

FREE

PHONE BRICE OR MANDY

www.oziwi.com.au

EMAIL: oziwiroofi ng@gmail.com

Lic No: 261305C

QUO TES

To book your space, email admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

NW0326

PAINTING

Contact 02 4037 4000 E admin@newcastleweekly.com.au

Trades & Services Guide ROOFING

repairs

Repairs to all makes and models Repairs to all overlockers Pick-up and deliver MORE THAN In home service

My License is your guarantee of a QUALITY JOB Lic. No. 73493C

30 YEARS

EXPERIENCE

PH 0411 275 032

NW0157

Dennis 0412 453 317

Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance Call Kristy on 0432 695 430 or 0422 442 284 for a free no obligation quote

HUNTER’S LEADING TREE SERVICES PROVIDER

TREE SERVICES Remove heat & moisture from your roof

Call Shelley the Tree Lady!

• Free quotes • Pensioner discounts • Fully insured • All tree work & pruning • Arborist • Prompt reliable service 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE NO JOB TOO SMALL OR LARGE

Supplied plus installed

benny57@bigpond.net.au

Coloured $199 Mill Finished $179 Super Vents (Stainless steel bearings) $210

All aspects of Tree Services including:

able tree services

10% PENSIONER DISCOUNT • Costs nothing to run • Brings natural ventilation to your whole home • Tested to AS/NZS4740 • Saves on household energy use • Reduces condensation & mildew formation

Free Quotes • Reliable and Friendly Services •

Bob Richards

ABN 81 074 132 933 NW0106

M: 0414 718 817 | Ph: 4943 5510 Email: Rojensafety@bigpond.com

RUBBISH REMOVALS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

ALL RUBBISH REMOVED NW0031

• DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING • EXCAVATIONS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

NW0198

STEWART

M 0403 221 044 ablestump@exemail.com.au

LTITUDE

Serving TH

All Aspects of Tree Work • Fully insured • 20 million insurance cover • Pensioner Discounts •

• Removal/Pruning • Stump Grinding • Emergency & • Block and Land Clearing School Work • Reports and more...

• Tree Transplanting www.branchmanagement.com.au | ABN 98096 011 040

A

NW0235 NW0117

Mobile: 0408 681 866 Phone/fax Ian: 4948 6551

SPECIAL OFFER

0418 685 761 • 4958 2756

0419 289 223

E HUNTER

Whirlybirds

SD & L

Professional Qualified Insured

BTS TREE, PALMS & STUMP SERVICE

Tree Lopping specialists

• Free prompt no obligation quotes • Fully Insured • Site cleaned • Reliable service • Hedge Trimming • Wood chipping • Pensioner rebates

Heart-warming flick Academy Award-winner Charlize Theron stars in Tully, the brilliant new comedy-drama from the Academy Award-nominated director of Juno and Up in the Air. When Marlo is gifted a night nanny by her brother, she is hesitant to the extravagance at first, but soon comes to form a unique bond with the thoughtful, surprising and sometimes challenging young nanny named Tully.

In cinemas 10 May.

Enter to WIN

•All areas •All kinds of rubbish •7 Day Service •All removed •Prompt Reliable Service

Newcastle Weekly has 10 double passes to Tully to give away.

0412 510 111 or 4933 5280

To enter, email competitions@newcastleweekly.com.au with Tully in the subject line. Tell us your name, full contact details and your favourite thing about your mum. Entries close and winners drawn at 9am on Friday 11 May. One entry per person. Permit No. LTPM-16-00488.

NW0067

FREE QUOTES!

NW0066

Rebedding and Pointing work Box Gutters and Flashings Chimney removals Valley Replacements Whirlybirds Installed

NW0053

REPAIRS

PATRICK’S SEWING MACHINE

By Licensed Tradesman with over 45 years experience on Tile and Metal Roofing • • • • •

TREE SERVICES

NW0015

ROOF

SEWING MACHINE REPAIR

Neil: 4945 8923 or 0438 506 949 Mark: 4948 1477 or 0424 275 386

Newcastle Weekly competition winners The winners in Newcastle Weekly’s latest round of competition draws are: Breath movie doubles and bookmarks

Tyler Fox Leanne Mueller Bev Levick Maureen Kauter Julie Whitehead Karen Thomas Phillip Reynolds Margaret Taylor Christine Scott Cloyda Hudson Mary Kay Satin Body skincare sets

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HOUSE-SITTING Nearly seven years ago I came back from an overseas holiday and had a few house-sitting gigs lined up. I haven’t rented since. I still pinch myself that I’ve been able to do it full-time for so long, and I’m very grateful that people trust me with their pets, pools and plants. I’ve looked after an indoor toilet-trained rabbit, hermit crabs and prized orchids.

My favourite things E-READER I start early at the ABC so I love reading in the afternoons after work. There’s nothing like the smell and feel of a paperback, but I’ve become a massive convert of the e-reader. It’s more convenient when travelling, you can purchase a book at any time, it has a built-in reading light, and you’ve always got a dictionary handy.

WATER I think my thermostat is broken! I don’t cope well with heat so, if it’s going to be hot, I need to be in the water – either along Newcastle’s amazing coastline or in the backyard pool that I’m looking after.

On a hot summer day it’s my happy place.

Dan Cox

1233 ABC NEWCASTLE JOURNALIST AND TREASURE HUNTER PRESENTER

Dan started his journalism career as a teenager delivering newspapers around the suburbs of Newcastle. He grew up in a very medical family and became the “black sheep” when he chose to become a journalist. He’s worked in marketing and public relations for a local charity, and in 2008 he started working for ABC News as a broadcast journalist. This year he started hosting the popular “Treasure Hunter” program on 1233 ABC Newcastle on Saturdays from 10am. Apart from his day job, he’s a professional house-sitter, part-time wedding singer, fulltime red wine lover, avid traveller, amateur photographer (and a massive coffee snob).

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TRAVEL Just like Susan Sontag, “I haven’t been everywhere yet but it’s on my list!” There’s nothing like heading off with a passport, a backpack and a good camera. I love other cultures, cuisines and meeting the locals. I’ve had some incredible adventures in Europe and the Americas, and most recently on safari in Africa. Where to next...?

DOGS I’ve loved dogs for as long as I can remember. My first family pet was a much-loved fox terrier called Toby. We’ve since had several breeds, from miniature chihuahuas to Australian kelpies. One of the joys of house-sitting is that I look after lots of dogs. I’ve got my top five – they know who they are!

d l So d l So d l o S d l So

It makes perfect sense.

Prices from $162,000

Now Selling

Stage 12

Nestled in the fringes of the Hunter Valley just 10 minutes from Cameron Park, the contemporary master planned community of Cliftleigh Meadows will facilitate a modern family lifestyle.

• •

Level, easy building homesites House and land packages available from leading builders

And, on completion of project : • 125 acres of parkland • Extensive cycle and walkways • Fully landscaped parks with playground equipment

66 Main Road

Phone: 0499 996 633 | cliftleighmeadows.com.au 66 Main Road, Cliftleigh * Photographs & illustrations are intended to be a visual aid only. Winten Property Group gives no warranty and makes no representation to the accuracy of sufficiency of any description, illustrations, photographs or statements contained in this brochure and accepts no liability for any loss suffered by any person who relies wholly or partly upon the information presented. All information is subject to change without notice

Classic design, contemporary values.