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From the editor We are one, but we are many.

I think this line, from a popular Australian anthem, is particularly pertinent on our national day.

With mixed Scottish, Irish, Welsh and Aboriginal heritage, I'm a firm believer that Australia Day can and should be an inclusive celebration for everybody to rejoice in the beautiful country we call home, though I know many people feel otherwise.

A whole new aspect Autism-specific high school a Hunter fi rst

Dumping incapacitates charity Urge to do the right thing

Celebrity chef Maitland bound A taste of Australia Day

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With every passing year, I'm becoming more painfully aware of how Australia Day divides rather than unites us. There are people who support the campaign to Change the Date to stand with Indigenous Australians, for whom the day can be a hurtful reminder of the past; and then there are others who believe changing the date would achieve nothing (though perhaps someone should remind some of the more patriotic of the latter camp their ancestors arrived in Australia by ship).

Call me a fence sitter, but I'm somewhere in the middle. Perhaps it's the diversity of my own ancestry, which highlights just how complex our societal makeup is. Personally, I think we should get back to celebrating the freedoms our country affords us, its beautiful wide open landscapes and friendly folk. They don't call it the lucky country for nothing.

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news School builds students’ skills Students often go through so much change when they take the leap into secondary education.

But the region’s first autismspecific high school hopes its program will help adolescents develop the necessary skills to gain inclusion within the community.

An estimated one in 70 Australians, or more than 300,000 people, have autism – a lifelong condition that affects, among other things, the way an individual relates to their environment and interacts with other people.

Aspect Hunter School principal Lara Cheney says the focus, from four years of age, has been to transition children on the autism spectrum to mainstream schools.

In a change of approach, the Thornton-based site is now set to open a new high school to its foundation students on 1 February.

“For some children, they maintain primary school placements and cope really well with one teacher, one classroom, and the same group of students,” Ms Cheney tells Newcastle Weekly.

“The whole school knows them and understands and supports them.

“But when they move into the high school years, learning becomes a lot more of a challenge and the social relationships become a lot more abstract.

“They’re often moving from one classroom to another with up to seven teachers and each one has a different style.

“Students with autism will often learn the rules and will apply those rules but, in a high school environment, there’s so much change.”

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Aspect Hunter School principal Lara Cheney at the Thornton site with Hilton Grugeon on Friday afternoon. Photo: Peter Stoop

curriculum, the school also aims to build a horticultural centre, including a vegetable garden, an industrial kitchen, a technology centre, and an outdoor gymnasium and café.

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from 139 students to 164 across several sites.

She says the high school plans to start with 13 pupils and then increase over the next two years until it reaches full capacity.

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As soon as it’s dark, the fireworks postponed from New Year’s Eve will be let off from Stockton, offering a clear view right across the harbour and from higher vantage points, such as the Obelisk.

news Campaign raises awareness over donations Cessnock council has launched an awareness campaign in a bid to reduce illegal dumping on charity operations.

An estimated 10% of donations from the Cessnock community ends up for sale in op shops.

While charities work hard to find alternatives, such as sending items overseas, many donations are often disposed of in landfill, with the cost falling on local charities.

The Salvation Army in Cessnock regularly feeds 60 or more families who would otherwise go hungry.

The funds for these services come from sales at the Vincent Street Op Shop.

However, this charity is at risk.

Illegal dumping and inappropriate donations limit the amount of welfare work that

the Salvation Army can fund and places a huge strain on the workers and volunteers.

The Salvation Army’s local captain, Darryn Lloyd, hopes Cessnock council’s campaign will result in “more informed givers”.

“If you wouldn’t give it to a friend, don’t give it to us,” he says. “[Many people] aren’t giving us what we can sell or use – they’re using the charity bins as dumping grounds.

“It’s such a huge distraction for volunteers, and the money can be better spent on helping people in the local community.

“We recently sent 26 children, who hadn’t been on a holiday before, off to a kids’ camp.

“When we waste money on tip fees, it can be better spent on sending these kids off to camps or feeding the Cessnock community.

“It costs money to go to the tip – I understand that.

“But we’re not the solution.”

Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent praised the community for its generosity, but called for an improvement in quality.

“Local charities help our families in need and they don’t want to be dealing with rubbish,” he says.

“They want quality donations so they can do what they do best – help our community”.

Cr Pynsent also encouraged people to go into op shops and ask whether items are wanted.

The council’s campaign will feature in print, on social media and on the side of one of its garbage trucks.

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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and the Roads and Maritime Service have been urged to “get on with” the construction of the Newcastle Inner City Bypass Stage 5.

Ms Berejiklian stated last week construction could start on the Nelson Bay Road duplication this year.

Wallsend state MP Sonia Hornery questioned why another vital piece of infrastructure had not begun, almost five years after it was announced.

“The government announced Stage 5 of the bypass in 2014 with much fanfare,” Ms Hornery said.

“The date for commencement of construction continues to blow out.

“In 2014, construction was slated to start in 2017 – now we are being told it will be at least 2020.

“If the premier can get the road in Nelson Bay started in 12 months, then she can get the bypass started as well.”

Stage 5 of the bypass involves building a 3.4kilometre four-lane divided road from Rankin Park to Jesmond.

Fireworks postponed on New Year’s Eve in Maitland due to a thunderstorm have been rescheduled for the After Dark – Winter Solstice in June.

The event, slated for Saturday 22 June from 5pm at The Levee Shared Zone and Riverside Walk, is set to feature open fires, fire performances, entertainment, activities and hearty food on the streets.

The night will end with a bang as fireworks light up the sky at 9pm.

“We are excited to announce this After Dark activity with the addition of the amazing PRD Nationwide Hunter Valley fireworks display that we didn’t manage to use on New Year’s Eve,” Maitland council’s place activation officer, David Graham, said.

“Winter Solstice celebrates the shortest day of the year in the southern hemisphere and I really encourage everyone to head to The Levee.”

Newcastle’s New Year’s Eve fireworks have also been rescheduled for this Saturday’s Australia Day celebrations. They will be let off from Stockton at about 8.30pm.

Newcastle federal MP Sharon Claydon says the sacking of nearly 80 Australian seafarers is a “tragic day for the once-proud Australian shipping industry”.

BHP and Bluescope Steel have axed a 17-yearold arrangement, wherein Australian crews aboard the MV Mariloula and the MV Lowlands Brilliance move iron ore from Port Hedland to Port Kembla, pick up coal that is exported to China, and then return to Western Australia to start the route again.

“I am especially concerned for the Novocastrians on board these ships – it’s their families and local communities that will wear the brunt of this despicable corporate greed,” Ms Claydon says.

“It’s a travesty to see these two Australian companies turning their backs on Australian workers and our proud seafaring legacy.

“I hold grave fears these workers will be replaced with foreign crews, with workers being paid as little as $2 an hour.”

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“We’re also exploring a distance education provider so that we can reach more people across NSW. “We’ll move lots of children through this program as they develop their skills, whether it be further education, employment or another school that’s less specialised.”

A prominent local property developer, Hilton Grugeon, was regarded as a driving force in the primary school’s formation back in 2011.

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Mr Grugeon sought out local tradespeople and asked them to donate their time to the project, with painters, electricians and plumbers among those who answered the call.

They have since worked around the clock, often in stifling heat, to finish it before Term 1 starts next week.

Mr Grugeon believes the community’s ongoing support is remarkable.

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Hunter Valley vigneron Bryan Currie at Dalwood Estate. Photo: Peter Stoop

Supporting charity? Wine not Hunter wineries are using their have also donated a selection of crop world-renowned drops to do good. ahead of the community grapeOn Saturday 2 February, more picking. than 150 wannabe winemakers will It’s all in support of wine retailer descend on Dalwood Estate to pick Vinomofo’s Homeless Grapes Project, grapes to be bottled into wine and which targets homelessness by sold for charity. working with frontline charities.

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Now, the project hopes to make as big a difference in New South Wales, by bringing it to the Hunter Valley for the first time.

The proceeds from our discerning drop – labelled the Hunter Valley White Blend – will go to a frontline homelessness charity, based in Sydney.

Dalwood Estate and Hungerford Hill general manager and senior winemaker, Bryan Currie, said he was keen to jump on board from the get-go.

“Homelessness is a big issue in Australia and I don’t think it gets the attention it deserves,” he told Newcastle Weekly.

“You can’t do anything without a home.”

Tickets to the event sold out in three days. Every cent from each bottle sold will go to charity.

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Swim centre’s milestone Toronto Swim Centre’s $6.5 million refurbishment has reached a new milestone.

The first stage of testing began last week on the centre’s three pools.

Existing tiling has been stripped from all three pools and construction of new entry steps into the main, 25-metre pool is now complete.

Before the refurbishment, the pool only had ladders and temporary drop-in steps.

The centre’s hydrotherapy and spa pools have also been demolished and replaced with a single, combined pool.

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news Refugee determined to thrive after hardship Warda Ali hopes to be a role model for refugees in regional communities.

Already a first-year university health science student, Warda’s studies were put on hold when she fled war-torn Iraq.

In late 2014, after ISIS began the genocide of women and children in their hometown of Sinjar in the Yazidi region of Northern Iraq, Warda and her family escaped to safety in Dohuk – almost a threehour drive away.

Over the next two years, they shared a home with five other families and tried to make the best of the situation.

Warda eventually settled in Coffs Harbour after being granted a humanitarian visa.

However, she found that her past studies were not recognised in Australia.

In a determined bid to recover lost ground, she decided to enrol in the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation, a one-year HSC equivalent qualification, offered by TAFE NSW, that provides students with a tertiary entrance score.

After completing her studies, Warda was accepted into three universities and received two scholarships.

She opted to move to Newcastle to study a Bachelor of Pharmacy.

“I love health sciences and want to be a pharmacist so I can help others,” she says.

“A university told me what subjects I needed to do to get into [the degree] and I followed their instructions.

“I am so lucky to have a chance to study in a country like Australia, so why not study hard and do my best?”

Warda also understood the need to improve her English, so she completed a Certificate II and Certificate III in Written and Spoken English at TAFE NSW. This helped her secure employment as an interpreter for the local hospital network.

Warda’s success can be put down to her determination to thrive.

“Maybe one day I will be able to help others like me who have suffered war and displacement,” she says.

“I also hope to be a role model to refugees in regional communities…

I hope I motivate them to study hard, achieve their goals, and be valuable to the community.”

Semester one will start on 4 February for TAFE NSW, while the University of Newcastle welcomes students back on 25 February.

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The NRMA’s annual Funding Local Roads report has identified a $2.2 billion backlog across NSW, with much of the burden – $1.7 billion – falling to regional councils.

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Proposal to support growth A proposed financial contribution from developers aims to help fund almost $470 million in infrastructure projects over the next 20 years to support a growing population.

The draft Hunter Region Special Infrastructure Contribution (SIC) determination is on public exhibition until 25 February.

It will be paid by developers and replace the need to negotiate individual voluntary planning agreements, a process wherein a developer or builder agrees to either provide or fund public infrastructure.

The state government claims the Hunter Region SIC will deliver several benefits for the community, as well as landowners, developers and councils.

Some of these include speeding up the process of state developer contributions across 10 LGAs;

supporting the timely delivery of infrastructure in line with community expectations and rate of growth; and helping the development industry to contribute funding towards infrastructure that supports the development of new communities.

Regional roads, schools, health facilities, and emergency services are among the projects tipped to benefit from the proposal.

However, the Housing Industry Association (HIA)’s executive director for the Hunter, Craig Jennion, believes the government’s intent to charge developers with additional costs is “certain to further reduce housing affordability for local families”, as any levies paid by developers will inflate the price of a new home.

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Residential development at Gillieston Heights. Photo: Peter Stoop

infrastructure and items which are essential to a new subdivision, such as local roads, open space, drainage and utilities,” Mr Jennion says.

“But what has been proposed is a new charge that relates to much broader community infrastructure from which everyone uses and benefits – including health and emergency services infrastructure such as ambulance and fire stations,

hospitals, sporting facilities, and state roads.

“These are important assets that will be owned and utilised by the whole community and, accordingly, it should be the broader community that meets the cost, rather than the individual home buyer.”

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Maitland’s 2019 Australia Day ambassador, Kumar Pereira.

Celebrity chef’s accolade Former MasterChef Australia contestant Kumar Pereira became a fan favourite on the back of his ability to withstand the relentless pressure.

This Australia Day, he will tackle a challenge of a different kind after being named as Maitland’s ambassador.

It is the latest accolade for the man who earned the nickname ‘Kumarnator’ when he stared down, and beat, elimination several times during series three of the reality television show.

“I’m really honoured, it’s a lovely thing to do and I can’t wait,” he says of his upcoming

ambassador role.

When he was a child, Mr Pereira used to follow his mother around the kitchen while she cooked meals.

It was the start of his love affair with food.

After moving to London from Sri Lanka as a teenager, he then landed in Hong Kong and, finally, Sydney.

“I went off to England as a student and learnt to cook for myself, and I was then surrounded by great food in Hong Kong, where I lived for 18 years,” he says.

“I like all types of food, not just Sri Lankan food – that’s obviously a big part of it, but I tend to cook everything.”

A graphic designer, design teacher, food writer and tour guide, Mr Pereira has also spent the past few years as a volunteer, serving up cost-effective, healthy meal options once a month to

socially-marginalised disabled and elderly people in Sydney.

“We teach them how to cook a meal in 20 minutes and for under $10,” he says.

“Most of them are living on their own, often in situations where their partner may have passed away, and they don’t know how to look after themselves.

“I really like to help them and teach them the joys of cooking – I just enjoy what I’m doing, I’m very fortunate.”

Apart from Mr Pereira’s appearance, a range of activities have been planned for Maitland’s Australia Day celebrations this Saturday.

A free barbecue breakfast, provided by the Lions Club of East Maitland, will kick-start the festivities, while a classic car display, musical performances, and free pool entry are also part of the program.

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sport On track for records Some of Australia’s best athletes are ready to chase down national records at this year’s Hunter Track Classic.

Middle distance runner Joseph Deng, who broke a near 50-year-old record in the men’s 800m during the Monaco Diamond League meet last July, will be the red-hot favourite to pip Lachlan Renshaw’s Australianbest in the men’s 600m, set back in 2010.

Deng’s main competition lies in training partner Peter Bol, whom he just beat in the Australian 800m, and 2013 Australian 400m champion, Alex Beck.

This year’s event will see a $5,000 cash prize handed out to any athlete who can break an Australian best/ record.

The 10th anniversary of the Hunter Track Classic takes place at the Hunter Sports Centre, Glendale,

on Friday 25 January from 6pm.

Athletics NSW president Peter Higgins says it’s one of the organisation’s premier events each year.

“It is a unique event because we are bringing a combination of glitz, glamour and high-performance athletes, combined with community athletes of all ages,” he says.

“And, as a bonus, this year it will be combined with the NSW Country Championships.”

Apart from Deng and Bol, the Hunter Track Classic has also attracted the likes of Commonwealth Games 800m bronze medallist, Luke Mathews.

He will be challenged in the 1500m by event regular and 2017 runner-up, Jordan Gusman.

Local interest will centre on Lake Macquarie junior Luke Young, who competed at the Youth Olympic

Peter Bol, front left, of Australia and compatriot, Joseph Deng, lead the field in the men’s 800m event at the IAAF Diamond League 2018 meeting in Sweden. Photo: Christine Olsson/AFP/Getty Images

Games in late 2018.

Rio Olympics 1500m semi-finalist Jenny Blundell is also set to make her season debut in the 5000m.

In the field, Commonwealth Games silver medallist Alex Hulley will launch the hammer over 60m, while dual Olympian Damien Birkinhead will start as favourite in the shot put, with Kurri Kurri’s rising star Aiden Harvey hot on his heels.

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The Hunter Track Classic also has a strong community focus, with events to decide the region’s fastest kid over three age categories, as well as the Community 1K Challenge for runners who want to test their time over 1000m.

Tickets for the Hunter Track Classic are $7 for kids and $13 for adults, available at the gate.

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Price with the trophy. Photo: Getty Images

Price shows grit to win second Dakar It’s billed as the ultimate test of man and machine.

Australian Toby Price likely won’t argue with that assessment after he fought through a broken bone in his wrist and battled some of Peru’s most unforgiving terrain to claim his second Dakar Rally crown.

The former Singleton sports star fractured his scaphoid bone weeks before the 41st edition but showed remarkable grit and consistency to stick

with the leaders in the early stages.

Price, who won his first Dakar title in 2016, eventually took the overall lead with two days left as the previous leader, American Ricky Brabec, went out of contention in stage eight with an engine failure.

He then finished runner-up in stage nine – a 313-kilometre Pisco loop – one second behind Chilean Pablo Quintanilla and with the exact same

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The trio led the rest of the pack by more than half an hour going into the final stage – a short 112-km timed special.

The reverse grid meant Price was the last rider to begin the stage.

However, he pushed hard to claim his only stage of the rally and win his second title, finishing more than nine minutes ahead of Walkner, while Great Britain’s Sam Sunderland placed third.

“It feels amazing to stand here knowing I have won the Dakar, I don’t think it has really sunk in yet,” Price said after the race.

“It was so tight going into the [final stage], both Pablo and I knew we would have to push right from the start.

“Unfortunately for him, he went too hard off a dune, but he really deserves a win too – everyone that starts this race deserves a win.

“The plan now is to go home and relax for a little while; I know I need to have my wrist seen to, so I’ll get that sorted and then it won’t be long before we start it all over again.”

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Historic environmental film screenings The Maitland & District Historical Society’s guest speaker evening on Tuesday 5 February will feature a screening of two historic Hunter Valley environmental films, Dark Rain and The Sands of Yellow Rock.

These were documentary films produced by the Hunter Valley Research Foundation in the late 1950s. Both films, which run for about 20 minutes each, represent early Australian attempts to use film as a medium to communicate the work of scientists to the wider community. They will be presented

by Dr Wej Paradice AM, a long-standing former director of the research foundation.

Members of the public are welcome to attend at 3 Cathedral Street, Maitland, from 5.30pm. The society asks for a $5 donation to cover the cost of light refreshments.

Share your community event.

Email news@newcastleweekly.com.au with ‘HYH’ in the subject field.

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Hunter Valley African Violet Society The Hunter Valley African Violet Society Inc. is holding its monthly meeting on Sunday 27 January at 2pm at Ulinga Park Community Hall (Lodwick Lane, Cardiff South).

There will be a mini-show of the best plants, hints on how to grow the plants, potting demonstrations and afternoon tea.

Visitors are most welcome. For further information, phone John on 0412 380 830.

Try Tai Chi to relieve stress Feeling stressed? Why not try Tai Chi for health and relaxation.

Classes suitable for all ages are conducted during school terms on Tuesday mornings at Belmont Neighbourhood Centre (Pacific Highway, Belmont North), with Term 1 starting on Tuesday 5 February.

Beginners class starts at 10am. Further information can be found at khorlivingchi.com. au, or simply turn up on the day and give it a try.

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The Community Activities Centre Merewether commences for the new year on Tuesday 5 February, inviting familiar and new volunteers and clients to join their two vibrant programs.

Merewether All-Sorts is a volunteer-led group for people who have lost abilities from adverse health events or accident, providing a space for friendship, fun and strengthening skills.

The Community Kitchen Merewether provides a free, three-course meal each Tuesday at 6pm, from February to December, to all who are in need of food and companionship.

Enquiries for both programs to Jennifer Burns; phone 0411 133 679 or email jennifer.burns51@gmail.com

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Red Cross Calling Want to give back in 2019? Start with Red Cross.

Those with New Year’s resolutions to volunteer are encouraged to register as a Red Cross Calling volunteer.

An easy way to give back is by signing up as a volunteer doorknocker or event host for the annual community fundraiser in March.

When you collect donations in your neighbourhood, you’ll be helping to fund lifechanging services for the community, while strengthening your own personal connections with your neighbours.

Join by Friday 15 February at redcrosscalling. org.au

Feel Good February Fabulous Feast

Enjoy a meal at Belmont Neighbourhood Centre (Pacific Highway, Belmont North) and get to know your community.

Learn about local programs that can help you feel fabulous.

Wear a colourful outfit to express your fabulousness.

Feel Good February Fabulous Feast, Thursday 7 February, 12pm to 1.30pm. Cost: $7 per person.

Phone the neighbourhood centre on 4947 0031 to book your spot.

Probus kicks off with a bang Merewether Seaside Probus Club commenced the year with a presentation from Newcastle Health and Fitness Guru Laraine Dunne, sharing insights into fitness routines.

The club has been operating since August and invites retirees seeking an outlet for friends, fun and fellowship.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 10.30am at Souths Merewether (Llewellyn Street, Merewether).

This Probus club is seeking new members.

All welcome.

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Banana bread lamingtons Get into the Australia Day spirit with a tasty twist on a fan favourite.

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According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ National Health Survey, only 6% of Australian kids aged 2-17 meet the guidelines for their recommended serves of both fruit and vegetables.

Woolworths ambassador, Kelly Burstow, from Be A Fun Mum, shares five tips for making simple, balanced and delicious lunch boxes that will come home empty.

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Use good lunch box products

Having good products is key for making lunches easy and balanced. I like the Woolworths Kids Banana Flavoured Milk because it has a health star rating of 4.5/5 and 25% less sugar than other flavoured milks. The Woolworths Vanilla Yoghurt Pouches are also super convenient to stock up on.

I like to look for lunch boxes with sections, and ones that have an insulated cover and an ice brick handy for the summer months so I can pop in chilled items, like the above.

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Use the freezer

I freeze bakery items (for example, premade muffins, bread and homemade goodies) so we always have options ready to go.

You can put the items straight in the lunch box frozen, and they are thawed by eating time.

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Break it down

Instead of thinking morning tea/lunch food, I break the lunch box down into food types to ensure a good balance. A nutritious lunch box includes each of the five food groups – vegetables, fruit, dairy (or alternatives), grains and protein. Balance is important in a lunch box and, as a general guide, Woolworths nutritionists say that a packed lunch should include: • Vegetables such as carrot sticks • 1 piece of fruit • Dairy (or alternatives) such as milk, yoghurt or cheese (mostly reduced fat) • Protein such as lean meats, fish, eggs or legumes/beans

• 1-2 serves of grain foods such as a sandwich, wrap, pasta, rice, sushi (try to include whole grains where possible) • Water This system allows for seasonal variations and helps me to shop smart.

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Work out your lunch box staples

Over the years, I have made a list of tried and true lunch box foods that I know my children will eat. While variety is important, it’s a good idea to have lunch box staples to fall back on, especially during those busy weeks. Below are some of my staples: • Vegetables: corn on the cob, Solanato tomatoes, cucumber, snow peas, carrot, celery sticks, baby corn, tin corn, avocado, cherry tomatoes and beans; • Fruit: kids love mini versions of their favourite fruits and the Woolworths Fresh Food Kids range of Mini Fruit are available in pears, apples and bananas. I also love including tinned fruit, stone fruit, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, kiwi fruit, watermelon pieces and pineapple pieces; • Snacks: muffins, nut-free energy balls, rice crackers and popcorn; • Protein: ham, salami, salami sticks, bean dip, cheese, boiled egg, hummus and yoghurt; • Lunch: sandwiches, pizza scrolls, flat bread, premade salad and wraps.

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I often say to my kids, “How was lunch today?” I like getting feedback on what they like and don’t, what works and what doesn’t.

Including kids in the process is a good way for them to be engaged with food.

Prep: 30 mins Cook: 35 mins Ingredients 2 & 2/3 cups self-raising flour 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¾ cup brown sugar 3 large ripe Cavendish bananas, coarsely mashed 125g butter, melted 3 eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup milk 4 cups desiccated coconut For the chocolate Icing 6 cups icing sugar mixture 1 cup cocoa powder 1½ cups boiling water Method Preheat oven 180°C fan forced. Grease and line a 4cm deep; 18 x 29.5cm (base) slab pan.

Sift flour and cinnamon together into a large bowl.

Stir in sugar. Combine banana, butter, eggs and milk in a jug, then pour into flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Spoon into pan, smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until cooked and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Lift onto a wire rack to cool completely. Trim the edges then cut into 24 x 4cm squares.

For the chocolate icing, sift the icing sugar and cocoa powder into a medium bowl. Add the water and stir until smooth. Dip one piece of banana bread at a time into the warm icing to coat. Allow excess to drip back into the bowl. Roll in the coconut. Place onto a tray to set. Repeat with the remaining banana bread, icing and coconut.

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A sight to sea Sometimes you need a change in perspective.

For instance, seeing the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie coastline from the water, when you’re used to seeing it on dry land, will give you a whole new appreciation of the place we call home.

That’s precisely the illuminating experience Coast XP’s new

Adventure Tour offers, which this journalist was lucky enough to encounter first-hand.

The Newcastle-based tourism operator, which departs from Honeysuckle’s Harbour Square Boat Dock, takes passengers as far south as Catherine Hill Bay in its custom-built rigid inflatable vessel, Atmos.

The two-and-a-half-hour tour

takes in parts of Lake Macquarie that are only accessible by boat, including huge sea caves near Pinny Beach, an isolated inlet known as Shark Bay, and Moon Island off Swansea Heads.

The region’s tallest coastal cliffs at Dudley, towering more than 90 metres above sea level, are another highlight, as well as an array of wildlife.

And then there are iconic locations, such as the Catherine Hill Bay jetty, Merewether and Newcastle ocean baths and

Nobbys headland, which are just as magnificent when seen in a new light.

Coast XP founder and managing director, Dominic May, aged just 24, said it was a pleasure to show off the region to locals and visitors alike.

The Adventure Tour complements the already-popular Cruise Tour, Sunset Sessions and whale watching on offer.

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Gowrie NSW Mayfield Early Education and Care Centre manager, Jeanette John, in the centre's large, interactive outdoor playground.

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eanette John studied for years, travelled to Reggio Emilia in Italy on an early childhood education study tour and made a personal commitment to work for a non-profit organisation.

It’s all come together for the centre manager at Gowrie NSW’s Mayfield Early Education and Care Centre.

“My passion is learning about children,” Ms John says.

“I’ve gone from Associate Diploma to Degree to Masters, and I’ve had the opportunity to visit Reggio Emilia in Italy, which is an inspirational approach to early childhood.

“So, I think that’s something that drives me to want to learn

more about best practice for early childhood education.

“Rather than just focusing on the fact that we’re here for working parents, I want it to be an environment where children can reach their potential and become citizens in their own right.”

For more than 75 years, Gowrie NSW has greatly contributed to the richness of early and middle childhood across the state.

During that time, the not-for-profit organisation has been at the forefront of providing support for children, families and communities through values of diversity and inclusion.

After officially opening its Mayfield centre in November 2018, Ms John says the centre is unique to the Newcastle area.

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“So, I think that’s something that drives me to want to learn more about best practice for early childhood education.”

organisation, I think that’s something that seems to be a gap up here, so we’re really proud to have a Gowrie NSW centre here,” she says.

“I know Gowrie NSW will provide, fi rst and foremost, what the children need in terms of educator ratios and, also, at the end of the day, budget is one thing, but children’s needs are the priority.

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Stuck for ideas on how to celebrate Australia Day? Whet your appetite for adventure here.

our cover star Jason, Kristy, Callan and Ava Morris, of Whitebridge, gear up for Australia Day at Redhead Beach. Photo: Peter Stoop

Family activities Take a daytrip to one of the Hunter’s many beaches or pools (don’t forget to Slip on sun-protective clothing, Slop on SPF30 or higher broad-spectrum sunscreen, Slap on a broad-brimmed hat, Seek shade and Slide on sunglasses).

Invite friends and family over for a game of backyard cricket or Aussie rules. If there are lots of young children (or children at heart), you could even stage a concert or talent quest.

Go nuts on Australian food favourites, such as an Aussie barbecue breakfast, sausage sizzle, lamingtons, pavlova, and meat pies.

Take your food fest outdoors and pack a picnic.

Some of our favourite picnic spots include King Edward Park (Newcastle), Warners Bay foreshore (Lake Macquarie), Walka Water Works (Maitland) and Little Beach (Nelson Bay).

Go on a bushwalk through Glenrock State Conservation Area. Stop for lunch and a photo op at Glenrock Lagoon.

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If the weather turns sour, or you’d prefer to spend the day indoors, you could research your family tree together; bury a time capsule; or get stuck into Australia Day-themed arts and craft.

Community activities Volunteer for a community organisation. This is a great way to give back.

Join in on a tree planting or organise your own.

Check out emergency services and other community displays and demonstrations.

Enter a photography, gardening, cooking competition or similar.

Awards & citizenship ceremonies Check with your local council when and where you can catch community members being recognised for their hard work and Australia’s newest citizens being sworn in. Take a moment to be thankful for the diverse fabric of our nation – something worth celebrating every day.

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Evil Things

by Katja Ivar Bitter Lemon Press, $17.99

This is the perfect book for those who are tired of the hot weather. Set in the remote wilderness of northern Finland in 1952, this beautifully written novel effectively evokes the coldness and never-ending snow of Lapland.

Hella Mauzer was the first female Inspector in the Helsinki Homicide Unit, until she was deemed too ‘emotional’ and reassigned to the small town of Ivalo. The disappearance of a man close to the border with the Soviet Union gives her the chance to escape from dealing with urinating beggars and she journeys to the isolated village of Käärmela where she encounters true evil. Evocative and gripping.

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Anstey Harris’s debut novel is a moving tale about heartbreak, remorse and getting your life back together again. Grace Atherton enjoys the rhythm of managing a violin shop and enjoying romantic interludes in Paris with her partner David. The simplicity of it keeps her happy, until an incident tips her world upside down.

Depressed and lonely, Grace is gradually given a new chance at life through the efforts of a vivacious old man, a straight-talking teenager and a trip to Italy. This warm, worldly and engaging novel will lift your spirits and make you appreciate the friends you have.

Two Girls Down

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Fans of briskly-paced thrillers will enjoy this tough novel about the disappearance of two young sisters from a New Jersey carpark. Unimpressed with the efforts of the local police, the devastated family turns to bounty hunter Alice Vega to find the girls. Shunned by the police, Alice enlists the help of a controversial former cop, Max Caplan, and together they embark on a dark journey through lies, betrayal and complex relationships to find the girls. This tautly written thriller balances suspense with strong characterisations and insightful reflections on motherhood. The story unfolds quickly, and it will hold your attention until the end.

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time out WHAT’S ON NEWCASTLE ART SOCIETY EXHIBITION: The Newcastle Art Society’s next exhibition will be held at Charlestown Square (Centre Court level 1, Pearson Street, Charlestown) from Monday 28 January to Sunday 10 February. The exhibition features original artwork by Newcastle Art Society members.

AUSTRALIA DAY 2019: NEWCASTLE Free, family-friendly event in the Foreshore Park amphitheatre (Wharf Road, Newcastle East) from 10am to 2pm, featuring Brazilian dance, African drums, parkour workshops, inflatable land and lots of food. Fireworks, postponed from New Year’s Eve, will be let off from Stockton at 8.30pm.

The Newcastle Harbour Swim takes place from 8am to 12.30pm. Enjoy a social swim from Stockton to Newcastle (700 metres) or a double crossing from Newcastle’s Queens Wharf to Stockton and back (1400m). Go to oceanswims.com.au for more details or to enter.

Visit Australian heritage property, Miss Porter’s House (King Street, Newcastle West), from 1pm to 4pm. The National Trust Edwardian house museum contains a century of household memorabilia, including Australiana displays. Phone 4927 0202 for more information.

The ‘Straya Day Aussie Rock Music Festival is on from 1pm at Adamstown Bowling Club (Glebe Road, Adamstown). Concert features Grayson, Dan Mani, Mick Wilkes Band and various local artists; plus cricket on the bowling green, water slide, barbecue, bowls and a free stubby holder if you arrive before 2pm.

LAKE MACQUARIE Iconic Aussie pub rock band The Choirboys headline the 2018 Lake Mac Festival at Speers Point Park (Park Road, Speers Point) on Australia Day. The festival goes from 12pm to 9pm, with family-friendly festivities, food and live entertainment.

MAITLAND Celebrations begin at 7.30am with a free barbecue breakfast at Maitland Park (Walker Street, Maitland), hosted by the Lions Club of East Maitland. Throughout the day there will be a range of fun and interactive activities, running

Australia Day celebrations – Saturday 26 January – various locations

from 9am to 3pm, free entry to Maitland Pool from 10am to 3pm, loads of food stalls, plus a citizenship ceremony and Citizen of the Year Awards.

PORT STEPHENS Start your day with a delicious free Aussie brekkie at Riverside Park (Hunter Street, Raymond Terrace), followed by a Civic Ceremony. Enjoy a variety of market stalls, kids’ entertainment including face painting, and a RAAF flyover at both the Raymond Terrace and Nelson Bay (Fly Point) events. Fly Point will have a parade, classic and vintage car displays, Australian Reptile Park shows and educational talks. End your day dazzled by fireworks at Karuah.

CESSNOCK On Saturday celebrations begin with a Citizenship Ceremony, followed by Australia Day Awards, at East Cessnock Bowling Club from 10am to 12pm (Neath Street, Cessnock). Sunday is time to relax at Cessnock Pool (Allandale Road, Cessnock), with free entry from 9am and a barbecue breakfast.

TENNIS CLUB OPEN DAY: Bolton Point Tennis Club (Roy Avenue, Bolton Point) is holding a free open day on Monday 28 January, for anyone who would like to try their hand at the game. Flat-sole shoes required. Tennis racquets can be provided if needed. Phone 4959 1160 for full details.

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THE SUM OF US: The Sum of Us will be playing at The Royal Exchange Theatre (Bolton Street, Newcastle), from Friday 1 to Saturday 9 February.

The play revolves around the relationship between widower Harry and his gay son, Jeff, as they struggle in their search for love. Best known for the film production starring Russell Crowe. Book online at trybooking.com/ZTNY THE OLIVE TREE MARKET: First market of the year, Saturday 2 February at Civic Park (King Street, Newcastle), 9am to 3pm. Welcome a new collective of makers, creators and designers.

HOT MIKADO: Swing on in to the new year with a jazzy take on Gilbert and Sullivan classic, Hot Mikado. Presented by Young People’s Theatre and Lindsay Street Players, from Friday 8 to Saturday 23 February, at YPT Newcastle (Lindsay Street, Hamilton). Tickets via ypt.org.au/ bookings or by phoning 4961 4895 9am-1pm Saturdays.

NEWCASTLE MILE: Group 1 Harness Racing comes to town, Friday 8 February at Newcastle Paceway (Turton Road, New Lambton). The $100,000 AVE Technologies Newcastle Mile will race, with free entry, live music from Kirsty Lee Akers and the Power of Two Duo, Marching Koalas, face painting, jumping castle, food trucks and more. Phone 4956 1750 for bookings.

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IN THE GARDEN JUDY SHARPE

Tropic wonder Could we call this month tropical or just plain hot?

I haven’t felt this summer has been as humid as usual.

I have noticed plants in my garden burning, despite being watered. I think it is so hot and lacking in moisture that it’s making broad-leaved plants susceptible.

Although it isn’t wise to plant during the heat of January, it is an interesting time to plan a tropical garden as there are many plants available to create this effect.

A frangipani can be used as a centrepiece, underplanted with colourful gingers and cordylines.

Adding many varying crotons will inject brightness, then border the bed with Alternanthera “Little Ruby”, which will unify the variety of plants and colours.

Once shade has been created by the frangipani, orange and yellow clivias will produce a great display in spring.

If your garden is large, there is plenty of scope to plant umbrella trees, elephant’s ears and strelitzia.

Again, once shade is developed, tree ferns and even peace lillies will be happy.

A tropical garden wouldn’t be complete without a Bougainvillea, but remember, space is needed, and take care when planting as they often don’t have well-developed root systems.

Make sure the soil adheres to the root ball as you take it out of the pot. It wouldn’t be a tropical garden without hibiscus, which are extremely easy to grow in fertilised soil.

THIS WEEK • Watch for leaf curl on citrus trees – it attacks new growth and is now hard to control as many of the products used are no longer available. An Ecofend spray and a light prune will help.

• Tomatoes and stone fruit attacked by fruit fly should be cleaned up, bagged and binned.

• Prune back long shoots on Golden Durantas on a cooler day.

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property of the week

Valentine 110 Andrew Street

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Embrace a lifestyle of utmost peace, privacy and serenity while enjoying all the benefits of living in the highly-regarded lakeside hamlet of Old Valentine.

Offering a cherished sanctuary on a block that seamlessly merges the backyard with lush bush reserve, this appealing dual-level home is set amongst the treetops and showcases an enclosed alfresco escape, cooling cross-flow ventilation and abundant windows

FLETCHER 17 Arbour Ave • 4 bed, DLUG all on single level

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• Perfect for pre-retirees/empty nesters

$770,000-$799,000

• Only 12 months old • Inground pool & additional 3 off street car spots • Undercover North facing alfresco over looking valley & pool • Delayed settlement on offer

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WAYNE STEWART

NICK TOWNSEND

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framing all-surrounding leafy aspects.

The desirable floorplan reveals a free flowing living area, smart kitchen and bathrooms and four bedrooms inclusive of a ground-floor retreat with ensuite and its own entry point.

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Price $630,000 - $690,000 View Saturday 12-12.30pm Agent Eddie Axon Mob 0417 686 659 First National Altitude Ph 4903 8228

Speers Point 4b Rani Close

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Nestled in one of Speers Point’s premier streets with sweeping views of Warners Bay, this luxurious four-bedroom duplex is sure to impress.

This spacious property would be perfect for the downsizer looking for majority single-level living.

Contact Cameron Stevenson today to organise an inspection.

Price $1,175,000 - $1,275,000 View By appointment Agent Cameron Stevenson Mob 0407 929 291

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LJ Hooker Warners Bay Ph 4915 3800

When the goal is to get the best outcome, you need world class marketing and negotiation.

Call today for a confidential chat about your property.

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160 National Park Street, Merewether Sublime Family Sanctuary in the City’s Heart This stunning home delivers an inspirational renovation, showcasing skillfully remodeled rooms and an exceptional extension that delivers grand proportions.

Presiding over an impressive 826sqm block, it’s a natural entertainer with light drenched interiors spilling out to a private deck, level lawns, resort style pool and garage conversion creating a poolside cabana/office/retreat.

5 Auction Guide Inspect

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Saturday 16th Feb 11.15am On Site Contact Agent Tuesday 5.30pm

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

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Jeff Sansom 0447 750 112

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.

Jeff Sansom Experience the Difference

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Purchase, Refresh and Enjoy a Lakeside Lifestyle This dual storey home is ready to be taken to the next level. With unlimited versatility at its core, original interiors are immediately comfortable and set just a block from the waters edge.

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183 Kilaben Road, Kilaben Bay

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556m2 Brigitte Audet 0447 146 997

For Sale Guide

$570,000 - $620,000

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Alison Bratby 0411 295 991

Tuesday 5-5.30pm

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43 Willow Road, Mount Hutton Family Excellence with Pool and Internal Granny Flat Privately positioned on an impressive block, this residence is generous in design. Beyond its classic facade lies a home full of surprises, with front, central and rear living zones.

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$660,000 - $725,000

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Saturday 11-11.30am

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

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919m2 Eddie Axon 0417 686 659

206/3 Violet Town Road, Mount Hutton

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Assisted care living unit This centrally located 1 bedroom villa is waiting for its new owner.

Recently refurbished with new carpet and freshly painted throughout with no maintenance to be done in the yard.

For Sale: $130,000 to $143,000 Open Home: By appointment

5/3 Violet Town Road, Mount Hutton indicative only

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Over 55’s Retirement Village • 1 centrally located, 2 bedroom villa is currently waiting for a new owner.

• Recently refurbished with new carpet and freshly painted throughout with no maintenance to be done in the yard.

• Including carport.

For Sale: $280,000 to $300,000 Open Home: By appointment

29 Milson Street, Charlestown

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Make yourself at home Immaculately presented three/four bedroom home, positioned on a sizeable 683sqm block.

Walking distance to Charlestown Square this is a great location, and over looks Charlestown swimming centre with a beautiful outlook.

For Sale: $645,000 to $680,000 Open Home: By appointment

John Armstrong

0498 441 160

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Warners Bay 22 Aurora Court

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Low Maintenance, Easy Living Located in the cosy community of Aurora Court is this freestanding, single level and low maintenance villa, perfect for those looking to downsize, buy your first property or invest. With the bonus of Torrens Title and priced to sell this property will not last long.

- Two bedrooms both with built ins - Single car garage with drive through access to the yard

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For Sale $430,000 - $470,000 View Saturday 12.00 - 12.30pm

- Three-way bathroom - Undercover entertaining area - Reverse cycle air conditioning

Roger Tweed 0499 199 159 Warners Bay 4915 3800

Speers Point 12 Berkeley Street Superior Family Home With Breathtaking Views On A Vast Block Showcasing uninterrupted panoramic views of Lake Macquarie from every turn, this twelve year young home is a must see. Set on approx. 1111sqm of land in a blue chip location, this predominately flat brick and tile home is ready to move into or an inspired canvas to put your own stamp on things (subject to LMCC Approval).

• Multiple external entertaining areas with stunning lake views

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Spa positioned on expansive deck

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Second two car garage with drive access

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Fully retained rear yard with an array of fruit trees

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Ample internal and under house storage

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Zoned for Warners Bay High School and Biddibah Primary

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Auction Thursday 21st February 2019 at LJ Hooker Warners Bay 6.00pm Shop 12/240-260 Hillsborough Road View Saturday 10.00 - 10.30am Wednesday 5.00 - 5.30pm

Cameron Stevenson 0407 929 291 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.

37 CESSNOCK RD SUNSHINE

3 BED | 2 BATH | 2 CAR

BEST BUYING TIME IN YEARS

FOR SALE $520,000 - $550,000

One-hour North of Sydney, situated in the popular lakeside suburb of Sunshine, lies a fantastic property offering stunning views and a relaxing lifestyle for water enthusiasts of all ages.

Private Inspections are welcome Open 7 Days

The full-length balcony hovers high over the waterside suburb taking in the views and capturing the gentle lake breeze. Enjoy the scenic surrounds of yachts challenging for pole position on the lake’s glassy blue waters. Established gardens grace the grounds following the contour of the land and well-maintained yard.

Cheryl Lomas 0434 203 161

This home would make a perfect family or holiday home with swimming, skiing, fishing and tranquil walks.

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41 CESSNOCK RD SUNSHINE

3 BED | 2 BATH | 4 CAR

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE MARKET

FOR SALE $629,000

Perched high to capture the sea breeze with stunning views overlooking Lake Macquarie. This fantastic home offers something for everyone.

A spacious foyer provides entry to the home from an expansive wrap around balcony. Offering 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, built in robes, new carpet modern kitchen with endless storage space, including convenient, easy access draws and pantry. Ducted air conditioning flows through the home for comfort all year round. Dad will love the massive garage and workshop to create his own personal Man Cave.

cheryllomas@atrealty.com.au

Cheryl Lomas 0434 203 161

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Toronto & Morisset Boolaroo 4 Marmong Street

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Wangi Wangi 17a Dobell Drive

LIVE THE LIFESTYLE!

WANGI’S HIDDEN SECRET

In 2007 the home was extended upstairs and features an ultramodern and spacious kitchen, open plan dining and living areas, beautiful rafted ceilings that complement the open living areas and bring the outside in with fabulous views as you step out to the large deck. There is a huge master bedroom with built in robes and ensuite with R/C Air Con for your comfort.

Inspections Highly Recommended.

Sale $835,000.00

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Nestled privately amongst beautiful tree line setting, this spacious open plan family home is filled with natural light and a cool breeze with views out to the lake. This home sits on a 1,135m parcel of land Sale $650,000 Contact Lucy Vetrano 0410 577 237

Contact Bronwyn Ireland

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4472 02 5566 4959 8667

94 Dowling Street, Dungog

Bed: 2 | Bath: 2

Dungog – Entrepreneurs Dream Property • Two-storey early 1900’s brick terrace style building • Lovingly restored to highlight all the beautiful features • Ample window display area + two separate entrances • Floorboards, high ceilings, wood fire, air con, c/fans • Commercial grade kitchen + laundry & 2 x bathrooms • 2 x spacious rooms upstairs; including a kitchenette • Stained-glass feature windows + views to mountains • The courtyard features vegetable & herb gardens For Sale $375,000

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View Saturday 26th January 10.00 – 10.30am

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This charming building has huge potential as either one shop or two. Located within a busy community hub, opportunity abounds. Dungog is a cultural town with hand crafted item suppliers, artists, café’s and entrepreneurs, living and working within the area. The space is currently operated as a gallery and coffee shop, frequented by locals and tourists.

So if you’ve ever considered opening your own business, whilst experiencing a more relaxed way of life, call me today to discuss an inspection.

View: Contact Agent

Denise Haynes 0414 725 482

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AUCTION SATURDAY 16TH FEBRUARY AT 10AM

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VILLA - 3/15 Tallawalla Road, Valentine

LUXURY LIVING IN THE HEART OF VALENTINE Stylishly designed, these brand new spacious homes are the ultimate in affordable lakeside living, featuring luxurious premium finishes, fixtures & fittings throughout.

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View - Saturday 26th January at 10.00-10.30am Agent - Lance Jensen 0432 636 690 NW1945

TOWNHOUSE - 2/2 Dilkera Avenue, Valentine

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Family Home for Relaxing and Entertaining

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Passive Solar Home

• 5kw solar system and solar hot water.

For Sale $999,000 - $1,098,000

Being one of the most luxurious homes in the market, this amazing property will excite you from the moment you arrive.

• Solar heated inground swimming pool with indoor spa

View By appointment

• Shedding with, drive through access and good clearance for caravan or horse float

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Set on 2.5 Acres This spacious home with a floor area of 450sqm is only moments from local shopping, Schools, Newcastle Airport. M1 motorway and a leisurely drive to Port Stephens water ways and the Hunter Valley vineyards.

• Established gardens and dam which irrigates the manicured lawn • Enclosed BBQ area with ability to extend into garages • Home security alarm system

Tracy Jonovski 0418 216 275 Raymond Terrace 4987 3571

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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Medowie 16 Harvest Road

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The building blocks creating stronger families The New Year and school holidays are wonderful times for multi-generations to come together and check in to see how they are doing and what help or assistance they might need.

As the family takes some time out from their busy schedules it’s good to check in with one another and encourage people to tackle some important topics about health, lifestyle and their future.

Ingenia’s General Manager Care Development, Janene Eagleton, has urged Australian families to make the most of their time together.

“It’s important to create an open and honest dialogue as it can be easy to dance around topics like how well someone is managing in their own home, especially when your senior family members insist they are doing fine.

“In my experience leading the Ingenia Lifestyle care and wellbeing programs and working with hundreds of senior Australians, there are a number of common concerns in our community,” Janene explains.

FINANCES Learning to live on a budget can be a huge challenge for anyone. Despite owning your own home, and possibly receiving pension and superannuation payments, it’s very possible that seniors don’t have sufficient cash flow to live the lifestyle they would prefer.

HEALTH Poor health can be an unfortunate consequence of ageing, and having easy access to medical facilities and programs is more important than ever.

and doing what you love, whether that’s travelling, staying fit or keeping social, try and consider some ways to make it happen.

“Downsizing with Ingenia Lifestyle opens up the opportunity to live a more independent and active lifestyle in a brand new home with access to an array of excellent social events, care and wellbeing programs,” Janene said.

MAINTENANCE Home maintenance is a chore at any age, but having a huge yard and empty bedrooms to maintain can be an unnecessary burden with mowing, gardening and vacuuming large spaces.

LIFESTYLE After more than 40 or 50 years in the workforce and raising a family, retirement should be a time for putting yourself first

A new year a new lifestyle

For more information about Ingenia Lifestyle The Grange visit www.liveinmorisset.com.au or call Jenni Jones on 0458 018 332.

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January 25 – 31

PICK OF THE WEEK The Dish Saturday, WIN, 8pm, M (2000) In July 1969, a group of Australian technicians in the country town of Parkes, NSW, work with NASA as part of the Apollo 11 mission (a monstrous satellite dish in the middle of a sheep paddock is responsible for picking up images of the lunar landing). Although they might not know it, the eyes of the world are counting on the likeable boys, led by Cliff Buxton (Sam Neill, pictured), to get it right. A magical story of fair-dinkum human accomplishment.

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Edge Of Tomorrow

Deepwater Horizon Thursday, GO!, 8.30pm, M (2016) Focusing on the real-life oil rig blowout in the Gulf of Mexico rather than the huge oil spill that followed, this disaster drama is tightly scripted and features some great special effects. Mark Wahlberg plays a family man who’s setting off for a FIFO stint on the rig, which as we know is destined to blow in a matter of hours, killing 11 men and injuring 17 others. Kate Hudson, as his wife, provides the film’s emotional heart, while Kurt Russell (pictured, as the rig’s big boss) is among the characters headed for disaster.

Sunday, GO!, 8.30pm, M (2014) Director Doug Liman (Mr & Mrs Smith, The Bourne Identity) delivers a compelling and fast-paced popcorn sci-fi flick that might’ve failed in less experienced hands. Set in the near future, it sees Tom Cruise (pictured) take on the type of role he relishes as arrogant Major William Cage, who finds himself out of his depth when he is deployed in a battle with aliens that are taking over Earth. You needn’t find any excuses to see this tightly wound, clever action thriller.

January 25

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 One Plus One. 1.30 Foreign Corre. 2.00 Poldark. (M) 3.00 Poh’s Kitchen.

3.30 Gardening Aust. 4.30 Aust Story. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.30 Summer Drum.

6.10 Grand Designs New Zealand. (PG) 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Australian Of The Year Awards. 8.35 Father Brown. (PG) 9.20 Shetland. (M) 10.20 ABC Late News. 10.50 Wallander. (M) 12.25am Rage. (MA15+)

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1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 2. Afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 2. Evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

9.30 MOVIE: U.S. Marshals. (1998, M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: The Cobbler. (2014, PG) 3.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 4.00 Tennis.

Australian Open. Day 12. Women’s doubles final. 6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12.

Men’s singles semi-final.

11.00 Chicago Justice. (M) 12am Cold Case. (M)

12pm Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 The Bold And The Beautiful. (PG) 5.00 10 News First. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 The Living Room. (PG) 8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 9.30 MOVIE: Chasing Comets. (2018, PG) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 The Point. 3.00 Made In Italy.

4.05 The Supervet: Bionic Stories. (PG) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. 5.30 Rick Stein’s Long Weekends. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Robson Green’s Australian Adventure. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: Quartet. (2012, M) 10.20 SBS World News Late. 10.50 Movie: Eager Bodies. (2003, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Hard Quiz.

(PG) 8.30 Gruen. (M) 9.10 The Office.

(PG) 9.55 Upstart Crow. (M) 10.25 W1A. (M) 10.55 Alan Partridge’s Mid-Morning Matters. 11.10 30 Rock. (PG) 11.35 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.55 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 12.20am Reno 911! (M)

12pm House Of Wellness.

1.00 Australia’s Amazing Homes. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 Auction Squad. 4.30 Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency. 5.30 Escape To The Country.

6.30 M*A*S*H. (PG) 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 8.30 Selling Houses Aust. 9.30 Honey I Bought The House. (PG) 10.30 My Kitchen Rules 10th Anniversary Special. (PG) 12am Arctic Wonderland.

12pm Top Gear.

(PG) 1.30 Deals, Wheels And Steals.

(PG) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon.

3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Gumball. (PG) 4.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Steven Universe. (PG) 6.00 Friends.

(PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 7.30 Movie: Shrek 2. (2004, PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Into The Blue. (2005, M) 11.45 Big Bang. (PG) 12.10am WWE Smackdown. (MA15+)

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 Walker, Texas Ranger. (M) 11.30 NCIS: LA. (M)

12pm Rex In Rome.

1.35 The Gadget Show. 2.00 PopAsia TV. 3.00 Human Resources. 3.30 Legally Brown.

4.00 PBS News. 5.00 W-League. Round 13.

Brisbane Roar v Canberra United. 7.20 Lee Lin Chin’s Fashionista. 7.30 RocKwiz. (PG) 8.35 Brooklyn Nine-Nine. 9.05 The Orville.

9.55 South Park. (M) 10.20 South Park.

10.50 Vikings. 11.40 Post Radical. 12.30am Spotless.

12.10pm Children’s Programs.

4.10 Massive Monster Mayhem. (PG) 4.35 Children’s Programs. 5.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. (PG) 6.25 Officially Amazing. 6.55 Horrible Histories With Stephen Fry. 7.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.45 The Fairly Odd Parents.

8.10 The Deep. 8.30 Voltron: Legendary Defender. (PG) 8.55 Dragon Ball Super. (PG) 9.25 Sword Art Online. (PG) 9.50 Close.

12.30pm Doomsday Preppers. 1.30 Storage Wars. 2.00 The Simpsons. 3.00 Bid And Destroy. 3.30 Bloopers. 4.00 Inside West Coast Customs. 5.00 Doomsday Preppers. 6.00 Cricket. First Test. Aust v Sri Lanka. Day 2. Afternoon session. 7.00 Movie: National Lampoon’s European Vacation. (1985, PG) 9.00 Movie: This Is The End. (2013, MA15+) 11.10 World’s Toughest Cops. 12.15am Ax Men.

12pm Movie: Alive And Kicking. (1964, G) 2.00 My Favorite Martian. 2.30 Top Chef. (PG) 3.45 Pets Wild At Heart. (PG) 4.55 Heartbeat. (PG) 6.00 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 7.00 Keeping Up Appearances. (PG) 7.30 Fawlty Towers. (PG) 8.50 MOVIE: The Spy Who Loved Me. (1977, M) 11.20 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M) 12.20am Keeping Up Appearances. (PG)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Charmed.

(PG) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG) 3.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Will & Grace.

(PG) 7.30 Kate V Meghan: Princesses At War. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Friends With Money.

(2006, M) 10.15 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.50 Sex And The City. (M) 11.25 James Corden. (M) 12.25am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.30 ABC News Hour.

6.30 Summer Drum.

7.00 ABC National News.

7.30 Australian Of The Year Awards.

8.30 ABC News Tonight.

9.30 One Plus One. 10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

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)

BOLD (ch 51)

PEACH (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

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

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Saturday

January 26

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 (ch 2) Shetland. 1.30 Father Brown. 2.15 Australian Of The Year Awards. 3.40 Kevin McCloud’s Escape To The Wild. 4.25 Griff’s Great Britain. 4.50 Escape From The City. 5.50 Brush With Fame. 6.20 Back Roads. 6.55 GovernorGeneral’s Australia Day Address. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 Australia Day Live. 9.30 Paul Kelly Live At Sydney Opera House. 11.30 Wolf Hall. 12.30am Rage: Retro Month.

1pm Cricket.

First Test.

Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 3. Afternoon session.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 3. Evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

9.30 MOVIE: Morgan. (2016, MA15+) Kate Mara, Rose Leslie, Anya Taylor-Joy. 11.30 Hooked On The Look. (M) 12am Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

12pm Destination WA. 12.30 Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 1.00 Pussies Galore: Love Me Love My Cats. (PG) 2.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

3.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 13.

6.00 NBN News.

6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show.

7.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 13.

Women’s singles final and mixed doubles final. From Melbourne Park.

12am Cold Case. (PG)

12pm David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities.

1.00 The Renovation King. 1.30 The Home Team. 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Try Time In Kyushu, Japan. 3.30 Luxury Escapes. 4.00 What’s Up Down Under. 4.30 Fishing Aust.

5.00 News. 6.00 David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. 7.00 I’m A Celebrity Saturday Schoolies. (PG) 8.00 Movie: The Dish. (2000, M) 10.00 NCIS: New Orleans.

(M) 12am Sherlock Holmes: Elementary. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.50 Bluey. 6.00 Rusty Rivets. 6.15 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 6.50 Dino Dana. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8.30 Adam Hills: Happyism.

(M) 9.20 Superwog. (MA15+) 11.15 Superwog. (M) 11.40 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 12.10am Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG)

12pm Harry’s Practice.

12.30 Cycling.

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. Elite Women’s Race. From Geelong, Victoria.

4.00 My Kitchen Rules 10th Anniversary Special. (PG) 5.30 Air Crash Investigation: Who’s Flying The Plane? (PG) 7.30 The Yorkshire Vet. (PG) 8.30 Escape To The Country.

11.30 Air Crash Investigation. (PG)

12pm Afternoon Programs. 1.30 Surfing. World League. Men’s C’ship Tour. Billabong Pipe Masters. H’lights. 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 15. Illawarra Hawks v Cairns Taipans.

5.00 Movie: Stormbreaker. (2006) 7.00 Movie: The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies Pt 1. (2014) 8.30 Movie: The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies Pt 2. (2014) 10.00 Movie: Resident Evil: Afterlife. (2010) 12am Adult Swim.

12pm Snap Happy.

12.30 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 1.30 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 2.30 Reel Action. 3.00 Camper Trailer Lifestyle. 4.00 WhichCar. 4.30 Operation Repo. (PG) 5.00 Undercover Boss. (PG) 6.00 Scorpion. (PG) 7.00 Cops: Adults Only. (PG) 7.30 Soccer. A-League. Round 16.

Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC. From AAMI Park, Melbourne.

10.30 The Curse Of The Dragon. (M)

Journey.

8.30 The Family Law. Benjamin battles with his feelings towards Klaus after a drama exercise has unexpected consequences.

9.30 MOVIE: Eastern Promises. (2007, MA15+) Naomi Watts, Viggo Mortensen, Armin Mueller-Stahl.

11.20 Movie: A Gang Story. (2011, MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

4.10 Massive Monster Mayhem. (PG) 4.35 Children’s Programs. 5.25 How To Do Stuff Good. 5.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. (PG) 6.25 Officially Amazing. 6.55 Deadly 60. 7.25 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 7.45 The Fairly Odd Parents. 8.10 The Deep. 8.35 Detentionaire.

8.55 Prisoner Zero. 9.20 You’re Skitting Me. 9.35 Close.

12pm Timbersports.

1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Bid And Destroy. 2.00 Bloopers. 2.30 Counting Cars. 3.00 Rides Down Under: Workshop Wars. 3.30 Pro Bull Riding Aust. Grand final. 4.00 Inside West Coast Customs. 5.00 Doomsday Preppers.

6.00 First Test. Aust v Sri Lanka. Day 3.

Afternoon session. 7.00 Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989) 9.00 Movie: Vegas Vacation. (1997)

12.25pm MOVIE: Bitter Springs.

(1950, G) 2.10 MOVIE: Frankie And Johnny.

(1966, G) 4.00 MOVIE: Irma La Douce. (1963, PG) 7.00 MOVIE: Sahara. (1943, PG) 9.00 MOVIE: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. (1966, MA15+) Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, Eli Wallach.

12.30am My Favorite Martian.

12.30pm Charmed.

(PG) 1.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 2.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 3.00 Frasier. (PG) 4.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 5.00 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.30 Danny Bhoy: Live At The Festival Theatre. (M) 10.10 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 11.50 The Loop. (PG)

12pm ABC News.

12.30 Centenary Of Armistice. 1.00 ABC News. 1.30 One Plus One. 2.00 ABC News.

2.30 The Mix. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 The Breakfast Couch. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 The Drum Weekly. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 One Plus One. 6.00 ABC News Weekend. 6.30 The Mix. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 7.30 Foreign Corre. 8.00 ABC News Weekend.

8.30 Back Roads. 9.00 Late Programs.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 12.30 Golden Guitar Awards.

(PG) 2.00 Wolf Hall. (PG) 3.00 Antiques Roadshow. 4.00 Fake Or Fortune? 5.00 How To Build A Time Machine. 6.00 Can We Save The Reef? 7.00 ABC News Sunday.

7.40 Grand Designs: House Of The Year.

8.30 Vera. (M) 10.00 Barracuda. (M) 11.00 Miniseries: Kiri.

(M) 11.50 Silent Witness. (MA15+)

1pm Cricket.

First Test.

Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 4. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 4. Evening session. From the Gabba, Brisbane.

9.30 MOVIE: Why Him? (2016, MA15+) 12am Dr. Ken. (PG) 12.30 Shopping.

12pm Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 12.30 World’s Greatest Islands. (PG) 1.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 2.30 Ultimate Airport Dubai. (PG) 3.30 Helloworld. 4.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 4.30 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 14. Men’s doubles final. 6.00 NBN News. 6.30 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. 7.30 Tennis. Australian Open.

Night 14. Men’s singles final. 12am Taken. (MA15+)

12pm The Offroad Adventure Show.

1.00 David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. 1.30 Fishing Aust. 2.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Week 2 Highlights. 4.00 WhichCar. 4.30 RPM: Summer Series. 5.00 News. 6.00 David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities. 6.30 The Sunday Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.15 NCIS. (M) 11.00 The Sunday Project. 12am Shopping.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Grand Prix. Final. 5.00 Great British Railway Journeys.

5.35 WW2 Drain The Ocean.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 North To South.

10.35 Gypsy Kids: Our Secret World. (PG) 11.30 UN Sex Abuse Scandal. (M) 12.30am Valkyrien. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

5.50 Bluey. 6.00 Rusty Rivets. 6.15 Octonauts. 6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks.

(PG) 8.00 Would I Lie To You? 8.30 Penn & Teller: Fool Us. (PG) 9.10 Adam Hills: Clown Heart. (M) 10.35 Adam Hills: Happyism.

(M) 11.20 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. (M) 12.05am Would I Lie To You? (PG)

12pm Australia’s Best Backyards.

1.00 Cycling.

Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race. UCI World Tour Elite Men’s race. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 6.00 Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow. (PG) 7.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Coastwatch Oz. (PG) 8.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG) 9.00 Gold Coast Medical. (M) 10.00 Hospital. (M) 11.00 Brit Cops. (M) 12am Coastwatch Oz. (PG) 12.30 Border Security. (PG)

12pm My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. 12.30 Polly Pocket. (PG) 1.00 Beyblade Burst Evolution. 1.30 Steven Universe. (PG) 2.00 Clarence. (PG) 2.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 15. Sydney Kings v Perth Wildcats. 5.00 Ben 10. (PG) 6.00 Young Sheldon. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Edge Of Tomorrow. (2014, M) 10.45 Big Bang. (PG) 12am Adult Swim. (MA15+)

12pm Air Racing.

2018 Red Bull World C’ship.

Season review. 1.00 The Doctors. (PG) 2.00 Monster Jam. 3.00 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 4.00 Fishing Edge. 4.30 Fishing Australia. 5.00 What’s Up Down Under. 5.30 iFish Summer Series. 6.00 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth. (PG) 7.00 Sea Patrol UK. (PG) 8.00 Medics On Call. (M) 9.00 MOVIE: Hostage. (2005, MA15+) 11.20 NCIS. (M)

12pm PopAsia TV. (PG) 1.05 Front Up. (PG) 1.35 Vs Arashi.

(PG) 2.30 Room 101. (PG) 3.00 10,000 BC. (PG) 3.50 The Mindy Project. (PG) 4.40 Earthworks. (PG) 5.30 Batman. (PG) 6.35 Do Planes Need Pilots? 7.35 Ultimate Airport Dubai. 8.30 Movie: Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. (2005, MA15+) 10.40 Movie: Pootie Tang. (2001, M) 12.05am Movie: Stir Crazy.

(1980, M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

4.00 What It’s Like. (PG) 4.10 Massive Monster Mayhem. (PG) 4.35 School Of Rock. 5.00 The Next Step. 5.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. (PG) 6.25 Officially Amazing. (PG) 6.55 Deadly 60. 7.25 Japanizi: Going, Going, Gong! 7.45 The Fairly Odd Parents. 8.10 The Deep.

8.30 Detentionaire. 8.55 Prisoner Zero. (PG) 9.20 Stand And Deliver. 9.30 Rage. (PG)

12.30pm Inside West Coast Customs. 1.30 Night Thunder. 2.30 Counting Cars. 3.00 Doomsday Preppers. 4.00 Fish Of The Day. 4.30 Big Angry Fish. 5.30 Bloopers.

6.00 First Test. Aust v Sri Lanka. Day 4.

Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 7.00 Big Bash League.

Game 42. Melbourne Stars v Brisbane Heat.

10.30 Movie: Goodfellas. (1990)

1pm My Favorite Martian.

1.30 MOVIE: So Little Time. (1952, PG) 3.20 MOVIE: The Baby And The Battleship. (1956, G) 5.20 MOVIE: To Hell And Back.

(1955, PG) 7.30 Midsomer Murders. (M) 9.40 MOVIE: Entrapment. (1999, M) 11.55 Chicago Med. (M)

12.25pm Charmed.

(PG) 1.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 2.30 Frasier. (PG) 3.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Everybody Loves Raymond.

8.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Pearl Harbor. (2001, M) Ben Affleck, Josh Hartnett, Kate Beckinsale.

12am Frasier. (PG) 12.30 Shopping.

12pm ABC News.

12.30 World This Week. 1.00 ABC News.

1.30 The Mix. 2.00 ABC News. 2.30 One Plus One. 3.00 ABC News. 3.30 Offsiders: Summer Edition. 4.00 ABC News. 4.30 Landline Summer. 5.00 ABC News. 5.30 Foreign Corre. 6.00 ABC News Weekend.

6.30 Banking Royal Commission. 7.00 ABC News Weekend. 8.00 The Best Of Back Roads. 9.00 Late Programs.

ABC

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

Sunday

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD (ch 51)

PEACH (ch 52)

12.05pm Sunrise Ceremony. 2.00 A Modern Mutiny. (PG) 3.00 Outback Rabbis. (PG) 4.00 Australia’s Forgotten Islands. (PG) 5.00 Where Are You Really From? (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Indian Wedding Race. (PG) 8.30 The Family Law. 9.00 The Family Law. 9.30 Movie: Sweet Country. (2017, MA15+) 11.35 Nick Cave: One More Time With Feeling.

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

2pm The Ghan: The Full

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

January 27

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)

BOLD (ch 51)

PEACH (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

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Monday

January 28

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 (ch 2) How To Build A Time Machine. 2.00 Poldark. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Gardening Aust.

4.30 Aust Story. 5.00 ABC News At Five.

5.30 Summer Drum. 6.00 Throwback: Our Childhoods Revisited. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. 8.30 David Attenborough’s Tasmania. 9.25 War On Waste: The Battle Continues. 10.25 ABC Late News.

12pm Better Homes And Gardens Summer. 1.00 Cricket. First Test. Australia v Sri Lanka. Day 5. Afternoon session.

(Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage).

5.00 The Chase Aust. 6.00 News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 The Good Doctor.

(M) 10.00 The Resident. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 Botched Up Bodies. (MA15+) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Movie: Wedding Daze. (2006, PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.20 MOVIE: Fifty Shades Darker.

(2016, MA15+) 11.40 Chicago Justice. (M)

12pm Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 2.45 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

(PG) 9.00 Murphy Brown. (PG) 9.30 The Graham Norton Show. (M) 10.30 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 11.30 WIN News.

12.30am The Project.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 Al Jazeera News. 2.00 Skies Above Britain.

(PG) 3.05 Celtic Woman: Homecoming.

4.05 The Supervet: Bionic Stories. (PG) 5.00 Letters And Numbers. 5.30 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. 6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Ghan: Australia’s Greatest Train Journey.

10.50 SBS News. 11.15 The World Game.

11.45 Nox. (MA15+)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 The Agony Of Modern Manners. (M) 8.30 The Office. (PG) 9.15 The Good Place. (PG) 9.35 The Good Place. (M) 10.00 Idiotsitter. (M) 10.20 30 Rock. (PG) 10.40 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.05 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 11.25 Reno 911! (M) 11.50 The Office. (PG)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 1.00 My Kitchen Rules 10th Anniversary Special. (PG) 2.30 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Sydney Weekender.

3.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 4.30 Animal Rescue. 5.00 Medical Emergency.

(PG) 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Doc Martin. (PG) 8.30 Lewis. (M) 10.30 Kingdom. (PG) 11.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 12am Bargain Hunt.

12pm Top Gear.

(PG) 1.30 Deals, Wheels And Steals.

(PG) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon.

3.30 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. (PG) 4.00 Gumball. (PG) 4.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Steven Universe.

(PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 9.00 MOVIE: Mechanic: Resurrection.

(2016, MA15+) 11.00 Big Bang. (PG) 12.30am Friends. (PG)

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 10.30 48 Hours. (M) 11.30 CSI: Miami. (MA15+)

12pm Rex In Rome.

(PG) 1.50 The Gadget Show. (PG) 2.40 The Gadget Show. 3.10 PopAsia TV. (PG) 4.10 Vs Arashi. (PG) 5.05 If You Are The One. 6.15 The Ice Cream Show. 6.40 World’s Greatest Bridges. 7.30 RocKwiz. (PG) 8.35 Housos.

(MA15+) 9.05 Miniseries: Butterfly. (M) 10.00 The Girlfriend Experience. (MA15+) 11.05 You’re The Worst. (M) 12am Movie: Closet Monster. (2015, MA15+)

12.20pm Children’s Programs.

4.10 Massive Monster Mayhem. (PG) 4.35 Children’s Programs. 5.35 All Hail King Julien. 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. (PG) 6.25 Officially Amazing. 6.55 Horrible Histories.

7.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.45 The Fairly Odd Parents. 8.10 The Deep.

8.30 Detentionaire. 8.55 Prisoner Zero.

9.20 Stand And Deliver. 9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Close.

1pm Bid And Destroy. 1.30 Inside West Coast Customs. 2.30 Doomsday Preppers.

3.30 My Kitchen Rules 10th Anniversary Special. 5.00 First Test. Aust v Sri Lanka.

Day 5. Afternoon session. (Please note: alternative schedule may be shown due to changes to cricket coverage). 6.20 First Test.

Aust v Sri Lanka. Day 5. Evening session.

9.00 Big Bash League. Game 43. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades.

12.10pm MOVIE: Eureka Stockade.

(1949, G)

2.15 Top Chef. (PG) 3.15 Pets Wild At Heart. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Silent Witness. (MA15+) 10.00 Unforgettable. (M) 11.00 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Charmed.

(PG) 2.00 Malcolm In The Middle. (PG) 3.00 Becker. (PG) 3.30 The King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 Fresh Off The Boat. (PG) 9.30 New Girl. (PG) 10.30 Supernatural. 11.30 James Corden.

(M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC News At Five.

5.30 ABC News Hour.

6.30 Summer Drum.

7.00 ABC National News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight.

9.30 Banking Royal Commission.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

12pm Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 Hughesy, We Have A Problem. (M) 10.00 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 12am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 1.55 Skies Above Britain. (PG) 3.00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 4.05 The Supervet. (PG) 5.00 Letters And Numbers.

5.30 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. (PG) 6.30 News. 7.30 Great American Railroad Journeys. 8.40 Mediterranean With Simon Reeve. 9.50 Building The Tube. 10.45 SBS News. 11.15 Agatha Christie’s Criminal Games. (M)

ABC

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

Tuesday

PRIME7 (ch 6)

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD (ch 51)

PEACH (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

January 29

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 David (ch 2) Attenborough’s Tasmania. 2.00 Poldark. 3.00 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine Vs Food. 3.30 Gardening Aust. 4.25 Aust Story. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.30 Summer Drum. 6.00 Throwback: Our Childhoods Revisited. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Foreign Corre. 8.30 The Great Australian Bee Challenge. 9.30 Fake Or Fortune? 10.30 ABC Late News.

Edition. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 The Good Doctor. (M) 10.00 The Resident. (M) 11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Family. (M) 12.30am The Catch. (M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Extra.

1.30 Married At First Sight. (PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’s Baby.

(2016, M) 11.20 Chicago Justice. (M) 12.10am Cold Case. (M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

6.25 Peter Rabbit. 6.40 Ben And Holly. 7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 8.40 Black Books. (PG) 9.05 The Office. (PG) 9.50 In The Long Run. (PG) 10.15 Timewasters. (M) 10.40 30 Rock.

(M) 11.00 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.20 Inside Amy Schumer. (M) 11.45 Reno 911!

(M) 12.05am The Office. (PG)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 4.30 Animal Rescue.

5.00 Medical Emergency. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Jonathan Creek. 8.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+) 9.30 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers.

10.30 Crimes That Shook The World. 11.30 Medical Emergency. 12am Bargain Hunt.

12pm Top Gear.

(PG) 1.30 Deals, Wheels And Steals.

(PG) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon.

3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Gumball. (PG) 4.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.00 Clarence.

(PG) 5.30 Steven Universe. (PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 American Ninja Warrior. (PG) 9.15 Movie: The Expendables. (2010, MA15+) 11.15 Big Bang. (PG) 11.45 Science Of Stupid. (M) 12.15am Friends. (PG)

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. (M) 8.30 CSI: Miami. (M) 10.30 The Mentalist. (M)

12pm Rex In Rome.

1.50 The Gadget Show. 2.40 It’s Suppertime! 3.10 States Of Undress. 4.00 PBS News. 5.00 If You Are The One. 6.10 News. 6.40 World’s Greatest Bridges. (PG) 7.30 RocKwiz. 8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (M) 9.35 City Porn. (MA15+) 10.25 Dopesick Nation.

(MA15+) 11.15 Undressed Italy. 11.50 Undressed Italy. 12.25am Movie: The Skin I Live In. (2011)

12.05pm Children’s Programs.

4.10 Massive Monster Mayhem. (PG) 4.35 Children’s Programs. 5.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. (PG) 6.25 Officially Amazing. 6.55 Horrible Histories.

7.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.45 The Fairly Odd Parents. 8.10 The Deep.

8.30 Detentionaire. 8.55 Prisoner Zero. (PG) 9.20 Stand And Deliver. 9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Close.

12.30pm Bid And Destroy.

1.00 Inside West Coast Customs. 2.00 Doomsday Preppers. 3.00 Bid And Destroy. 4.00 Inside West Coast Customs. 5.00 Doomsday Preppers. 6.00 Storage Wars. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG) 8.00 Beach Cops. (PG) 8.30 MegaTruckers. (M) 9.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. (MA15+) 10.00 Aussie Salvage Squad. 11.00 World’s Deadliest Weather: Caught On Camera. 12am Ax Men.

12pm Movie: Pool Of London. (1951, PG) 1.45 Mad About You. (PG) 2.15 Top Chef. (PG) 3.15 Spy In The Wild. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 7.30 New Tricks. (M) 8.40 Jack Taylor. (MA15+) 10.40 Major Crimes. (MA15+) 11.40 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Charmed.

(PG) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG) 3.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.30 MOVIE: The Whole Nine Yards.

(2000, M) 10.30 Charmed. 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC News At Five.

5.30 ABC News Hour.

6.30 Summer Drum.

7.00 ABC National News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight.

9.45 The Business.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

PRIME7 (ch 6)

12pm To Be Advised. 2.00 The Daily

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD (ch 51)

PEACH (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

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Wednesday

January 30

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Earth (ch 2) On Fire: A Catalyst Special. 2.00 River. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef. 3.30 Gardening Aust. 4.30 Aust Story.

5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.30 Summer Drum. 6.00 Throwback: Our Childhoods Revisited. 6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News. 7.30 7.30. 8.00 Hard Quiz.

8.30 Rosehaven. 9.25 Would I Lie To You? 9.55 Adam Hills: The Last Leg. 10.40 ABC Late News.

Edition. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PG) 9.00 Undercurrent. (M) 10.10 Criminal Minds. (M) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 The Family. (M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Extra.

1.30 Married At First Sight. (PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 10.00 Chicago Med. (M) 11.00 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.45 Major Crimes. (M) 12.30am The Hold Down. (PG)

12pm Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 Law & Order: SVU. 10.00 Law & Order: SVU. (M) 11.00 Hawaii Five-O. (M) 12am WIN News.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Skies Above Britain. (PG) 3.05 David Attenborough’s Wild Singapore.

4.00 The Supervet. (PG) 4.55 Letters And Numbers. 5.25 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. 6.30 News. 7.30 Gourmet Farmer.

8.00 Great British Railway Journeys. 8.30 Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 11/9. (M) 10.50 Berlin Station. (M) 11.50 SBS News. 12am Movie: The Marriage. (2017, M)

12pm Children’s Programs.

7.05 Andy’s Wild Adventures. 7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. 8.00 Absolutely Fabulous. (M) 8.30 Upper Middle Bogan. (M) 9.00 The Office. (PG) 9.40 Asian Provocateur. (M) 10.10 30 Rock. (PG) 10.35 Parks And Recreation.

(PG) 10.55 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 11.15 Reno 911! (M) 11.40 The Office. (PG) 12.20am 30 Rock. (M)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 2.00 Million Dollar Minute. 3.00 Harry’s Practice. 3.30 House Calls To The Rescue. 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 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. (PG) 10.30 Hospital. (PG) 11.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 12am Bargain Hunt.

12pm Top Gear.

(PG) 1.30 Deals, Wheels And Steals.

(PG) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon.

3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Gumball. (PG) 4.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Steven Universe. (PG) 6.00 Friends.

(PG) 7.00 The Big Bang Theory. (PG) 8.30 BattleBots. (PG) 9.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Eleven. (2001, M) 12am Science Of Stupid. (M) 12.30 Friends. (PG)

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 NCIS: Los Angeles. (M) 10.30 NCIS. (M)

12pm Rex In Rome.

(PG) 1.50 Beerland. (PG) 3.10 Huang’s World. (PG) 4.00 PBS NewsHour. 5.00 If You Are The One. (PG) 6.10 VICE News Tonight.

6.35 World’s Greatest Bridges.

7.30 RocKwiz.

8.30 The Porn Factor. (MA15+) 9.30 MOVIE: Hardcore Henry. (2015, ) 11.15 Movie: Jackpot. (2011, MA15+)

12.15pm The Dengineers.

4.10 Massive Monster Mayhem. (PG) 4.35 School Of Rock. 5.00 The Next Step. 5.35 All Hail King Julien. 6.00 Kung Fu Panda.

(PG) 6.25 Officially Amazing. (PG) 6.55 Horrible Histories. 7.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.45 The Fairly OddParents.

8.10 The Deep. 8.30 Detentionaire. 8.55 Prisoner Zero. 9.20 Stand And Deliver. 9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Close.

12.30pm Bid And Destroy.

(PG) 1.30 Storage Wars. (PG) 3.00 Doomsday Preppers. (PG) 4.00 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG) 5.00 Doomsday Preppers.

(PG) 6.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 Futurama. (PG) 9.30 Family Guy. (PG) 10.30 American Dad! (M) 11.30 Tattoo Nightmares. (M) 12am Black-ish. (PG) 12.30 Ax Men. (M)

12pm Movie: The Stranger’s Hand.

(1954, PG) 1.45 Mad About You. (PG) 2.15 Top Chef. (PG) 3.15 Spy In The Wild. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 7.30 Agatha Christie’s Poirot. (PG) 8.40 Agatha Christie’s Marple. (PG) 10.40 Cold Case. (M) 11.40 Heartbeat. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Charmed.

(PG) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG) 3.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 7.30 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: The Dish. (2000, M) 10.30 Buffy The Vampire Slayer. (M) 11.30 James Corden. (M) 12.30am Shopping.

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 State Of The Union. 2.30 ABC News. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.30 ABC News Hour.

6.30 Summer Drum.

7.00 ABC National News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight.

9.45 The Business.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

12pm Dr Phil.

(PG) 1.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 2.30 Ent. Tonight. 3.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 3.30 Everyday Gourmet.

4.00 Cook’s Pantry. 4.30 Bold. (PG) 5.00 News. 6.00 Pointless. (PG) 6.30 The Project.

7.30 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PG) 9.00 The Conners.

9.30 To Be Advised. 10.30 Blue Bloods. (M) 11.30 WIN News. 12.30am The Project.

12pm Arabic News F24. 12.30 Turkish News. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Soccer. EPL. Tottenham Hotspur v Watford. Replay. 4.30 VICE World Of Sports. (PG) 4.55 Letters And Numbers.

5.25 Alex Polizzi: Chef For Hire. 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Secrets Of The Manor House. (PG) 8.35 Locked Up Abroad.

9.35 Vikings. 10.30 SBS News. 11.00 Counterpart. (MA15+)

ABC

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

Thursday

PRIME7 (ch 6)

12pm To Be Advised. 2.00 The Daily

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

January 31 PRIME7 (ch 6)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD (ch 51)

PEACH (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

12pm ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Adam (ch 2) Hills: The Last Leg. 1.40 River. 3.00 The Cook And The Chef.

3.30 Gardening Aust. 4.30 Aust Story. 5.00 ABC News At Five. 5.30 Summer Drum.

6.00 Throwback: Our Childhoods Revisited.

6.10 Grand Designs NZ. 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Escape From The City. 9.00 Grand Designs Aust. 9.50 The Tunnel: Sabotage. 10.40 ABC Late News. 11.10 The Business. 11.25 Wentworth. 12.15am River.

Edition. 3.00 The Chase.

4.00 Seven News At 4.

5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Game 47.

Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers.

From University of Tasmania Stadium.

11.00 The Latest: Seven News. 11.30 The Family. (M) 12.30am Grey’s Anatomy. (M)

12pm The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

(PG) 1.00 Extra.

1.30 Married At First Sight. (PG) 3.00 News Now. 4.00 Afternoon News. 5.00 Millionaire Hot Seat. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Married At First Sight. (M) 9.00 New Amsterdam. (M) 10.00 Chicago Med. (M) 11.00 To Be Advised. 11.45 Imposters. (M) 12.30am The Hold Down. (PG)

12pm Children’s Programs.

7.20 Shaun The Sheep. 7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG) 8.00 Tomorrow Tonight. (PG) 8.30 Utopia. 9.00 The Office. (M) 9.20 The Office. (PG) 9.45 Free Agents. (MA15+) 10.10 The Good Place. (PG) 10.30 The Good Place. (M) 10.55 30 Rock. (M) 11.15 Parks And Recreation. (PG) 11.35 Inside Amy Schumer. (MA15+) 12am Reno 911! (M) 12.20 The Office. (PG)

12pm The Great Outdoors. 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 Father Brown. (M) 8.30 Murdoch Mysteries. (M) 10.30 Houdini & Doyle. (M) 11.30 Medical Emergency. (PG) 12am Bargain Hunt.

12pm Schwarzenegger The Celebrity Apprentice. (PG) 2.00 Dance Moms. (PG) 3.00 Pokémon. 3.30 Ninjago. (PG) 4.00 Gumball. (PG) 4.30 Teen Titans Go! (PG) 5.00 Clarence. (PG) 5.30 Steven Universe.

(PG) 6.00 Friends. (PG) 7.00 Big Bang. (PG) 7.30 RBT. (PG) 8.30 Movie: Deepwater Horizon. (2016, M) 10.35 Big Bang. (PG) 11.05 Kevin Can Wait. (PG) 11.30 Baggage Battles. (PG) 12am WWE Raw. (MA15+)

12pm Mission: Impossible. (PG) 1.00 WIN’s All Australian News. 2.00 Jake And The Fatman. (PG) 3.00 Diagnosis Murder. (PG) 4.00 Star Trek: The Next Generation. (PG) 5.00 Star Trek: Voyager. (PG) 6.00 Judge Judy. (PG) 6.30 Bondi Rescue. (PG) 7.30 NCIS. 8.30 Hawaii Five-0. (M) 10.30 NCIS. 11.30 NCIS: LA. (M)

12pm Rex In Rome.

(PG) 1.50 Beerland. (PG) 3.10 Dead Set On Life. (PG) 3.35 Mr Tachyon On The Edge Of Science.

(PG) 4.05 PBS News. 5.05 If You Are The One. 6.10 News. 6.35 World’s Greatest Bridges. (PG) 7.30 RocKwiz. 8.30 Full Frontal With Samantha Bee. (MA15+) 9.00 Getting Naked: A Burlesque Story. (MA15+) 10.30 Behind The Blue Line: Untold Australia. (M) 11.30 Facebookistan. (M)

12.10pm SheZow. 3.55 Wishfart! (PG) 4.10 Massive Monster Mayhem. (PG) 4.35 School Of Rock. 5.00 The Next Step. 5.35 All Hail King Julien. (PG) 6.00 Kung Fu Panda. (PG) 6.25 Officially Amazing. 6.55 Horrible Histories. 7.25 The Penguins Of Madagascar. 7.45 The Fairly OddParents.

8.10 The Deep. 8.30 Detentionaire. 8.55 Prisoner Zero. (PG) 9.20 Stand And Deliver.

9.30 Rage. (PG) 10.30 Close.

12.30pm Storage Wars.

(PG) 2.00 The Simpsons. (PG) 3.00 Futurama. (PG) 4.00 Inside West Coast Customs. (PG) 5.00 Doomsday Preppers. (PG) 6.00 Storage Wars. (PG) 7.30 The Simpsons. (PG) 8.30 MOVIE: Knowing. (2009, M) Nicolas Cage, Chandler Canterbury, Rose Byrne.

11.00 World’s Toughest Cops. (M) 12am Ax Men. (M)

12pm Movie: Carry On Constable. (1960, G) 1.45 Mad About You. (PG) 2.15 Top Chef. (PG) 3.15 Spy In The Wild. (PG) 4.25 Heartbeat. (PG) 5.30 The Secret Life Of The Zoo. (PG) 6.30 Vet On The Hill. (PG) 7.30 Death In Paradise. (M) 8.40 Midsomer Murders. (M) 10.50 Rizzoli & Isles. (M) 11.50 Law & Order: S.V.U. (M)

12pm WIN News. 1.00 Charmed.

(PG) 2.00 Malcolm. (PG) 3.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 3.30 King Of Queens. (PG) 4.30 Raymond. (PG) 5.30 Frasier. (PG) 6.30 Neighbours. (PG) 7.00 Two And A Half Men. (PG) 8.00 Two And A Half Men. (M) 8.30 This Is Us. (M) 9.30 Sex And The City. (MA15+) 10.40 Movie: Friends With Money. (2006, M) 12.25am James Corden. (M)

12pm ABC News At Noon. 3.00 ABC News Afternoons. 5.00 ABC News At Five.

5.30 ABC News Hour.

6.30 Summer Drum.

7.00 ABC National News.

8.00 ABC News Tonight.

9.45 The Business.

10.00 The World.

11.00 ABC News.

ABC

ABC CO (ch 22)

ABC ME (ch 23)

12pm To Be Advised. 2.00 The Daily

7TWO (ch 62)

7MATE (ch 63)

NBN (ch 8)

GO! (ch 88)

GEM (ch 82)

WIN (ch 5)

BOLD (ch 51)

PEACH (ch 52)

SBS (ch 3)

SBS VLND (ch 32)

ABC NEWS (ch 24)

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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.

3 4

8

2 4

In which country was Milton Obote overthrown by Idi Amin in 1971?

7.

Astronauts of how many nationalities are currently on board the ISS?

8.

For which baseball team did Mickey Mantle play his entire 18-year Major League career?

9.

What Thomas and Friends character is voiced by British actor Olivia Colman?

10. What is the unit of currency of Norway?

DIFFICULTY RATING 

Crossword No. 3636

No. 1195

1 2 5 7 6 4 3 9 8

3 8 7 9 1 2 5 4 6

6 4 9 3 5 8 2 1 7

9 7 3 4 8 1 6 5 2

8 5 6 2 9 3 4 7 1

2 1 4 6 7 5 9 8 3

4 6 1 5 3 7 8 2 9

7 3 2 8 4 9 1 6 5

5 9 8 1 2 6 7 3 4

No. 1196

answers

Solve a sudoku, crack a crossword, test your trivia

CROSSWORD

DOWN 1 Condiment (4) 2 Incapable of being seen (9) 3 Greek island (5) 4 Plan (8) 6 City in southern France (7) 7 To deal with (3,2) 8 Release (9) 9 Gem (4) 14 Painting of the countryside (9) 16 Bulkiness (9) 17 One who exposes another (8) 19 Territory ruled by an Islamic monarch (7) 22 Waterlily (5) 23 Profit (4) 25 Mesoamerican culture (5) 26 Biblical garden (4)

SOLUTION: 1. George 2. Florence 3. Exxon Valdez 4. John Dunlop 5. Teeth 6. Uganda 7. Three (Russian, American, Japanese) 8. New York Yankees 9. Marion 10. Krone

ACROSS 1 Travelling bag (8) 5 Brought about (6) 10 Riverside embankment (5) 11 Pleasure (9) 12 Climb (6) 13 16th US president (7) 14 Those who believe in social change (8) 15 Latin name of England (arch) (6) 18 Family members (6) 20 Practise (8) 21 Exchanging something for money (7) 24 Library-goer (6) 27 State of existing in reality (9) 28 Rough woollen cloth (5) 29 Christian festival (6) 30 Swedish telecommunications company (8)

0102

6.

1 9 7 3 6 2 4 5 8

2

No. 1196

1

5

Which part of a horse is examined to determine its age?

6 4 5 8 1 7 2 3 9

DIFFICULTY RATING 

No. 1195

1

7 5

8

Who was the inventor of the pneumatic tyre?

5.

3 2 8 9 4 5 6 7 1

3 5 4

6

7

3

4.

4 5 3 6 8 9 1 2 7

1 3

6

3 8

What was the name of the tanker that suffered a severe oil spill in Alaska, 1989?

2 7 9 1 5 4 3 8 6

5 2 9 1 5

5 7 4 8

5

6

4

3.

8 1 6 2 7 3 5 9 4

4

1 7

7

1

In which Italian city is Michelangelo's statue masterpiece, David?

9 8 4 5 2 1 7 6 3

1 6 9 9 6 1 2 3 4 1

4 3

2.

7 6 2 4 3 8 9 1 5

7

9 8

What is the name of children's character Peppa Pig's little brother?

5 3 1 7 9 6 8 4 2

1 3 2

1.

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Celebrity Birthday

24 – 30 JANUARY 2019

in the

JESSICA MARAIS 29 January 1985

STARS STARS WITH FRANCIS BEVAN

www.francisbevan.com President of the International Psychic Association

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)..

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Home, love, family and harmony are Jessica’s keywords for 2019. It’s time for her to slow down and enjoy her home life.

She’ll be surrounded by love, friendliness and contentment. In everything she does, Jessica needs to be thorough, conscientious and finish all she undertakes for there’s no need to rush – just ease things into their proper place. Things are happening behind the scenes to help bring changes into her life.

ARIES 21 MAR – 20 APR

CANCER 22 JUNE – 22 JULY

LIBRA 24 SEPT – 23 OCT

CAPRICORN 22 DEC – 20 JAN

Business mixes well with pleasure this year, so get involved in the social aspects of work. The people you meet will be impressed with your manner and eloquence.

Cultivate them, for some will be in a position to further your career. This is the ideal time to put plans into action.

When Uranus moves into your 11th house, indications are that your nurturing and caring nature is always appreciated and in the coming years, you will have your work cut out for you. More and more people will need your compassionate and tenderness than ever before.

Sagittarius in your 3rd house is the ideal time to buy a new car, mobile phone or to update your technology.

Because you are likely to be out and about painting the town all the colours of the rainbow, it is likely that health problems will come through overindulgence and perhaps tiredness.

With Mars in your 4th house, you

TAURUS 21 APR – 21 MAY

LEO 23 JULY – 23 AUG

SCORPIO 24 OCT – 22 NOV

You will be immersed in thoughts and fantasies of romance – others if not your own. Spend time and money on your personal appearance, because how others see you is crucial in the development of your love life.

Money should become easier to find and doors will open for you. There might be an involvement with legal matters at this time and, if so, you will come out on the winning side, especially if a property is involved.

GEMINI 22 MAY – 21 JUNE

VIRGO 24 AUG – 23 SEPT

More so than usual this week, you will have to cope with paperwork, bookkeeping or correspondence.

Record keeping, computers, and technology might become an important feature of your life either in the immediate future or longer term.

When Uranus moves into your 12th house, great advances will bring great opportunities and the shrewd Gemini will be out front making sure they get their piece of the action.

Give parties, join groups, attend seminars and generally become involved in meeting and being with other people.

Uranus in your 9th house indicates distinct life changes and a chance for career moves, onwards and upwards, greater financial security and material gain. There is a possibility that you may get a little fraught from overwork, which may result in some anxious emotional scenes.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV – 21 DEC Jupiter in your own sign indicates that you may move property, relocate yourself in another part of the country, or even shift to another country to spend a few years in another part of the world. Go through your wardrobe and replace worn out and outmoded clothes.

will act and react in a far more emotional manner and will become more interested in the private and personal aspects of your life.

It’s time to join your local gym or exercise class in order to reshape or tone the body.

AQUARIUS 21 JAN – 19 FEB You will be moving around your neighbourhood more than before and if you haven’t got your drivers’ licence, this is the time to do so, as you are going to need the freedom of your own transport. If need be, splash out on a spending spree.

PISCES 20 FEB – 20 MAR Your compassion and reserves of kindness will be a great comfort to many. Jupiter in your 10th house indicates that your work will bring you into contact with the public and you will perform tasks for people, both individually and in large groups.

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BILL & NORM’S

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS • Plans to Council • Gable Carports • Awnings • Screen Enclosures • Glass Rooms • Decks • Deal directly with the Builder/Owner Lic No. 162879c

Specialising in removal of baths & building of walk in showers for the disabled & elderly

Bill’s Bathrooms

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

TROY’S BATHROOMS AND BUILDING RENOVATIONS

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

HEALTH ALERT

JOHN MOORES 0413 955 631 NW0682

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

FREE QUOTES!

Call Nathan today for an obligation free quote

Retaining Walls • Fences • New Homes

nathan@nathanbrownbuilding.com.au

ANTENNAS

0422 622 264

PHONE ADAM 0414 311 720 Lic 236513C

Lic no. 202694C NW0085-V2

HUNTER VALLEY

Lic 42192

BRICKLAYERS

NBB Nathan Brown Building

Locally Owned | Servicing All Areas

ANTENNA SERVICE

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

huntervalleyantennaservice.com.au

CALL 0409 498 921 NW0030

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NW0726

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0406 783 131

Ken Elliott

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

Notice to Asthma & Allergy Sufferers

Norm’s Tiling

0406 068 262

Phone Matt: 4971 6762 0414 941 922

AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES

Call ALAN WRIGHT 0412 782 202

Renovations | Removal of baths Walk in showers | Pensioner discounts Free quotes

NW0047

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NW0698

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NW0876

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Air Conditioning Cleaning

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BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

AWNINGS

NW0997

Air Conditioning Services Antennas . . . . . . . . . . .

Awnings . . . . . . . . . . .

Bathroom Renovations . .

Bricklayers . . . . . . . . . .

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

Carpenters . . . . . . . . . .

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . .

Collectables . . . . . . . . .

Computer Repairs . . . . .

Concreting . . . . . . . . . .

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . .

Flooring Supplies . . . . .

Gardening . . . . . . . . . .

Guttering. . . . . . . . . . .

Handyman . . . . . . . . . .

Home Maintenance . . . .

Landscaping & Design . .

Lawyers. . . . . . . . . . . .

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

Pest Control . . . . . . . . .

Plumbing. . . . . . . . . . .

Removalists . . . . . . . . .

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

Rubbish Removals . . . . .

Security Screens & Doors Tree Services . . . . . . . .

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Trades & Services Guide CLEANING SERVICES

ELECTRICAL

HOME CLEANING

ELECTRICIAN

D + J MILLER CONSTRUCTIONS

✓ Regular cleaning ✓ Spring cleaning

Phone Daryl 0400 117 867 OR 4920 7526

✓ Window cleaning ✓ Once off cleaning and more! ✓ End of lease

132613

B & R SMITH

R ecycling S olutionS

BUILDERS NW0684

RESIDENTIAL EXTENSIONS MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS DECKS & NEW BUILDS

AuStRAliA Quality Used Items at $$$ Saving Prices

CALL BRAD 0418 762 068

Incl. Antiques & Collectables, Bric a Brac, Building Materials, General Hardware, Tools

A1 RENO GROUP

Phone GORDON McLEOD

0411 606 297

Free, no obligation quotes viphomeservices.com.au

COLLECTABLES

Lic no 167652C

ELECTRICIAN

Call in regularly as new items arrive daily!

Licence No. 303026C

Wed 8am – 3pm Thur 8am – 3pm Fri 8am – 3pm Sat 8am – 2pm

Commercial Domestic Industrial Licensed brightworkselecticalservices.com.au Insured

Peter Horne:

0474 176 576

34 Rural Dr, Sandgate

FLOORING SUPPLIES

0412 630 011

COMPUTER REPAIRS

Extensions • Renovations • Decks • Pergolas • Bathrooms • Laundries • Carpentry Gyprocking • Plumbing • Electrical • Painting

“Hard flooring specialists”

Computer Problems?

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Over 40 years experience | all tradies fully licensed

Dan’s Mobile Computer Service

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Call 0431 331 605

NW0399

Lic 210840c

All types of electrical work • All areas Free quotes • Power points • Lights • Ceiling fans Smoke alarms • Switchboard Upgrades etc

NW0947

No job too big or small!

FREE quotes!

Honest + reliable service!

NW0013

Lic 297378C

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

0421 750 216

Extensions Renovations Decks

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NW0070

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0412 661 106

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Lic No: 132271C

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ABN 13 628 054 848

NW0675 NW0085-V2

CARPENTRY DECKING

Household Repairs and Maintenance

PH (02) 4032 7943

NW0899

CARPENTERS

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NW0985

NW0449

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HANDYMAN

LANDSCAPING & DESIGN

Dezigna Retaining Walls

• Tree Lopping & Chipping by trained Arborist’s • Weed Killing • Pruning • Small Landscaping Jobs • Pressure Cleaning and Gutter Cleaning • Large Garden Tidy-ups & Make overs a Speciality

NW0744

JACKS ALL THINGS GARDENING... And Other Things

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

FREE QUOTES, HONEST AND RELIABLE…OLD SCHOOL

LAWN & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Call Mike 0413 686 757

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CARDIFF GUTTERING SPECIALIST

NW0926

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

Call Terry 4954 0309 or 0414 540 309

• Painting and Gyprock Repairs

Contact Adrian

0490 272 126 brightsidemaintenance@gmail.com

4940 5100 0402 957 055

ph. 0448 980 180 or 02 4945 1465 jeffreywalexander@hotmail.com

Lic.No. 251423C

17 Beaumont Street, Hamilton NSW 2303

50 YEAR’S PAINTING THE TOWN

Quality Newcastle

ASSET MANAGEMENT

Gold Lic. No. 436c

0413 099 130

Painting Services

PHONE TIM ON 0431 137 747

Plumbing • Tiling • Painting • Property Maintenance • Gutter Cleaning Lawn & Garden Maintenance • TV & Aerial Installation Lic no. L14448

Ken Huff

Highly Decorated

ABN 51332565782

Prompt • Pristine • Professional

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Interior + exterior painting + decorating

CALL Robert 0449 019 166 Nathan 0431 754 132 Email: HighlyDecorated@yahoo.com Website: highlydecoratedpainting.com

We Cover all Handyman Services Including:

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1800 003 004 – mail@nlegal.com.au

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

Newcastle Carpentry & Handyman Services

NO JOB TOO SMALL

• Litigation • Commercial • Employment • Family

Bel-Air

Friendly Reliable Service Pensioner Discounts Reasonable Rates

NW0960

• Property Maintenance and Repairs • Domestic and Commercial • Door Installations and Repairs • Carpentry • Joinery • Wooden Window Repairs • Garden Maintenance

NW0687

• No job to big or too small • Residential and Commercial • Specialising in Home sale Preparation

NW0088

Alexander Handyman Services

Fully Licenced Trades – Prompt Reliable Service – All Areas

• Traffic • Criminal • Conveyancing • Wills

PAINTING

• Residential and Commercial • End of Lease/Spring Cleans • Rubbish Removal/Pressure Cleaning • Maintenance

HANDYMAN

Jeff Alexander

Making legal easy

Cleaning and Property Maintenance NW0062

Lic L10548

Fully Insured Free Quotes !!

• General Maintenance

NW1049

GUTTERING

• Practical, Creative Solutions

ABN 55757066216 Work up to $5000

To get your business listed NW0014

NW0303

HOME MAINTENANCE

• Prompt and Reliable Service NW0085-V2

BRIGHTSIDE

Jeff Baran 0402 902 377

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

LAWYERS DESCRIPTION

HOME MAINTENANCE

CWM0113

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

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NW0046

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NW0253

Jack 0427 807 930

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Trades & Services Guide PAINTING Mitchell Owen 14+ years experience

REMOVALISTS

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YOUR LOCAL REMOVALIST!

NW0696

Mitch’s Painting Services

PEST CONTROL

PEST CONTROL

mitchellowen1987@gmail.com 0487 716 973

NW0683

Specialising in general pest eradication (cockroaches, spiders etc) Customer satisfaction and a great attitude.

Hunter/Newcastle areas ABN 77388740668 Lic No. 55641C

PH 0408 496 084 | Lic.No.AL3474

PHONE DRAE 0434 633 215

Acquire Pest Control…before your pests acquire control

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Lic L10548

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Lic no 55797C

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NW0037

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Gas and LPG repairs • Seniors Discounts Hot Water Repairs • Same day service Burst Pipes • Upfront pricing guaranteed CCTV inspection

PH 0449 977 737

www.aplumbernewcastle.com.au

Cherry Plumbing

CALL DAVE

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Hot Water Systems | Gas and Electric

CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED · ABN 72628005612

ROOF REPAIRS

Call Alan

0415 333 883 Newcastle

• Blocked Drains • Hot Water Systems • Water Jetter • Drain Camera • Maintenance • Renovations • Diagnostic Expert Licence No L13318

To book your space, email julie.h@newcastleweekly.com.au

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

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

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RIGHT AS RAIN ROOFING Lic no 112440c

NW0979

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE

NW0341

Re-paints & new work Dulux premium paints Reasonable prices Industrial - commercial - Domestic

Bob Richards

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

NW0903

4954 0309 • 0414 540 309

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NW0923

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NW0063

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NW0054

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NW0132

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Mob: 0418 686 472

NW0058

Keith Minton

Whirlybirds

Dave Knight

Over 30 Years Painting Experience Lic No: 18545C

ROOFING

Dave Knights Plumbing Services

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

0402 923 984 OR 4955 4677

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Lic No: 261305C

www.oziwi.com.au

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RUBBISH REMOVALS

Security doors Flyscreens Made to measure All styles Free quotes

Tree Removal • Stump Grinding Pruning and Crown Maintenance

Les Moran 0427 486 862

RUBBISH REMOVAL

0418 685 761 • 4958 2756

NW0031

• DEMOLITIONS • YARD CLEARING • EXCAVATIONS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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Neil: 4945 8923 or 0438 506 949 Mark: 4948 1477 or 0424 275 386 HUNTER’S LEADING TREE SERVICES PROVIDER

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COUNTRY TO COAST I was born and bred in remote Broken Hill, the far-west of NSW, where community is a way of life. My husband and I moved to Salamander Bay in Port Stephens in 2000 and soon noticed similarities in the community spirit.

Broken Hill

Salamander Bay

COMMUNITY SERVICE I credit Rotary club members for providing mentoring and support on an ongoing basis, which has impacted on all aspects of my life. My mantra is: ‘Together, everyone achieves more.’

Photo: Chris Bartlett

My favourite things Kathy Rimmer

BUSINESS Apart from being a successful business owner, I am also a member of Port Stephens Women in Business, Tomaree Business Chamber, and support other business groups.

PORT STEPHENS AUSTRALIA DAY AMBASSADOR

Port Stephens’ Australia Day 2019 ambassador, Kathy Rimmer, was born to serve the community. The Salamander Bay resident started her community work in outback Broken Hill at the tender age of five as she fundraised for disability services alongside family members. Three decades later, Kathy is still serving her local community in a voluntary capacity as president of Nelson Bay Rotary Club for the second consecutive year. This early experience in volunteering has led Kathy to a very successful business career and community engagement. She started working at the Broken Hill Community Credit Union at 15, then forged a career at the Greater, rising to manager at Nelson Bay before chronic illness forced her to make a transformational change to work and home life balance, while continuing with her community service.

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FAMILY With a husband in the air force, we truly value quality time together as a family.

We support junior golf in the area, with our son a junior Newcastle district representative, while our daughter loves gymnastics. My husband and kids assist at Rotary fundraising and events.

MENTORING I am a strong believer in encouraging business and community volunteers to reach their full potential through positive reinforcement and guidance. My philosophy is a holistic approach, which is echoed by a Rotary philosophy. This can be easily overlaid in business.

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