By Kim AMBROSE
By Sue STEPHENSON
Luke HADFIELD 0408 461 038 luke@newsofthearea.com.au
Kim AMBROSE 0423 226 651 kim@newsofthearea.com.au
Sue STEPHENSON 0412 451 819 sue@newsofthearea.com.au
Bill HARROW 0437 776
Emily GRAHAM 0403 236 898 emily@newsofthearea.com.au
Doug CONNOR 0431 487 679 doug@newsofthearea.com.au
Chantelle ANSELL 0431 232 820 chan@newsofthearea.com.au
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by sub-Branch President Allan ‘Buster’ Beatty.
Sub-Branch members shared poems and stories, adding a personal touch to the commemoration and offering a unique perspective on the impacts of war.
Presenters included sub-Branch Vice President Mark Heydon, Trustee Mike Donaldson, Auxiliary member Jillian Donaldson, Vice President Ian Jackson, and Treasurer Ian Chamberlain.
Camden Haven High School Captain Will Howard and Vice Captain Laura Partlett shared the honour of presenting the Remembrance Day address.
“It feels really nice to be involved with an event so meaningful to the community and to be able to give back,” Laura and Will told News Of The Area.
Piper Keith Robertson from Port Macquarie/Wauchope RSL Pipes and Drums performed ‘The Lament’ while sub-Branch members and community groups paid their respects by laying wreaths.
The wreath-layers included Year 4 students Tom and Maddy from St Joseph’s Primary School, who were both “nervous” and “happy” to be given this special honour.
The service continued with the reading of the ‘Ode of Remembrance’ by Mr Beatty, and the performance of ‘The Last Post’ by Ian Franks from the Camden Haven Concert Band.
A minute of silence was then observed and ‘The Rouse’ was played, before the ceremony concluded with the Australian National Anthem.
"We had a great crowd, made even more special by the inclusion of the Year 4 students from St Joseph’s Public School, and the wonderful address by school captain Will Howard and Vice Captain Laura Partlett,” Mr Beatty told NOTA.
“Their attendance and interaction during the ceremony supports the legacy of Remembrance Day.
“Previously, I was in the army for 38 years, so being able to bring the commemoration service to our members, community and the veterans of Camden Haven means the world to me.”
Elizabeth Turner returns every year to the Remembrance Day service at Laurieton.
Her personal recollections are a reminder of the lasting impact of conflict across generations.
“I am 89 now and I remember a lot about the war,” said Elizabeth, “it is so very sad to think of all the soldiers who never returned home.”
q Sub-Branch
President Allan ‘Buster’ Beatty with Camden Haven High School Vice
Captain Laura Partlett, School
Captain Will Howard and subBranch School Liaison Officer Pat Slee.
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calling for improvements to the “Ghost Road” intersection.
In that time, Mrs Williams and the Bonny Hills Progress Association (BHPA), have continued lobbying for an overpass - without success.
“Sadly there has been no commitment of funding to improvements to the Houston Mitchell Drive-Pacific Highway intersection by the Minns Labor Government,” Mrs Williams told News Of The Area this week.
“The Liberal and Nationals Government completed almost $3m of works to make significant improvements to extend acceleration and deceleration lanes as well as electronic warning signs at the intersection, but it is critical that funds now be allocated to commence planning for a grade separated overpass.”
Members of the BHPA say the petition clearly showed that members of the community want action on the design of an overpass.
“While there is not even a design in place there is no hope of attracting any possible funding that may become available,” they told NOTA. “How long do we have to wait for action on this lethal intersection?”
At the end of August, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) allocated $482,790 to plan for safety improvements at the intersection under Round 2 of the Safer Roads Towards Zero program.
It is proposing the funds be used for short-term solutions such as U-turn bays as well as the “strategic design” of long-
term solutions.
BHPA Committee Chair Kathy Regan said that even if a “solution” is found, further funding would have to be secured to deliver it.
Ms Regan and other committee members recently met TfNSW on-site to see how U-turn bays would work in traffic management.
“We have not been convinced that they would result in significant safety improvements here,” she said, “so we asked for research evidence that such placements are effective.”
If the safety evidence does stack up, BHPA believes that U-turns should be given full consideration.
“But to date, there has been no evidence.
“Given the volume of northbound traffic out of Houston Mitchell Drive there would need to be significant length to a deceleration lane to avoid a bank-up of traffic and a sizable U-turn area to accommodate traffic waiting to re-entrer the highway.
“Added to this is the continuing matter of turning across two lanes of fastmoving traffic even if a U-turn bay is created.”
TfNSW is yet to publicly identify possible locations for the U-turn bays.
“Even if U-turn bays are proven and built, they can only be a temporary salve to a lethal problem that is
growing rapidly,” Ms Regan said.
“For this reason, BHPA will continue to press for the urgent start to planning for the overpass that the community requested in the petition to Parliament.
“The 16,000 signatories will be happy with no less.”
The Minister for Regional
By Miklos BOLZA, AAP
WILLIAM
Tyrrell's foster mother has issued tearful denials she dumped the toddler's body after he allegedly toppled off a balcony.
The woman faced a secret NSW Crime Commission hearing over two days in November 2021 when she was offered a chance to "safely and privately explain" if the toddler suffered a fatal accident in her care.
At the time, counsel assisting Sophie Callan SC suggested the woman had loaded the boy's body into her mother's car, driving it down to a nearby riding school and concealing it before calling triple zero.
The woman denied that she dumped the body to avoid another child in her care
from being taken away or to let her mother feel a sense of responsibility over her role in the alleged accident.
"Where is William's body?" Ms Callan pressed.
"I don't know," the foster mother said through tears.
Ms Callan suggested that if the woman gave the location of the toddler's body, they could retrieve it in a way not connected with her.
"I've not touched him, I don't know where he is," the foster mother said, crying.
"God, I can't believe you guys are saying that I did that."
Footage of the interview was played last Thursday to an inquest investigating the three-year-old's disappearance.
At the beginning of the two-day hearing, commissioner Michael Barnes told her the purpose of the private hearings was to recover William's body and to allow it to be respectfully interred, allowing loved ones to move on.
"We all accept that you love William and would not have intentionally done him any harm - we also understand
that accidents can happen," he told the foster mother.
"If that's what occurred on the day William went missing, this is your chance to safely and privately explain that."
The three-year-old - who was last seen wearing a Spider-Man costume - went missing while playing on the verandah at his foster grandmother's home in Kendall on September 12, 2014.
In a recorded phone call with a friend on October 15, 2021, the foster mother said if she had disposed of William's body that she would not have covered it up.
"I would have owned up to it," she said.
She questioned when she would have had time to dispose of the body and criticised police for wasting millions of dollars and coming up with "absolutely zero" in their search.
Ms Callan asked if the woman had an expectation of William's body being found in the garden beds around the house or the roadside corner near the riding school.
"Do you have any expectation of William being found in those locations?" the barrister asked.
"No," the foster mother replied.
"Why not?" Ms Callan pressed.
"Because I didn't take him
By Sue STEPHENSON
POLICE are appealing for public information and dashcam footage as they investigate the death of a man whose body was found near the Stewarts River Bridge on Sunday.
Officers were called to the highway 13 kilometres south of Kew around 5pm, after someone who had been looking for a 39-year-old Port Macquarie man found a body on a nature strip behind concrete barriers.
Detective Inspector Natalie Antow of Manning Great Lakes Police said it is believed to be the same man.
He was last seen walking southbound between Kew and Johns River on Thursday, 7 November and on Sunday morning, 10 November.
However, police do not believe he was hit by a car as no debris was found on the road.
“Anyone who may have been travelling south on the Pacific Highway in that area around Stewarts River south of Kew on Thursday evening, or [has] dashcam footage of that time, is urged to contact Taree Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000,” Det. Insp. Antow said.
“Thursday evening was [when] that large
thunderstorm came through the area, so that potentially might jog anybody’s memory in relation to where they may have been on the highway at that time.”
A number of items were found at the scene, which has been forensically examined.
Just a day earlier, the body of a man believed to be in his forties and from the Hunter region was found in scrub at the side of the Pacific Highway at Nabiac.
He is thought to have died between 24 - 48 hours earlier.
A damaged motorcycle was found nearby.
there," the woman replied.
"Where did you take him?"
Ms Callan continued.
"I didn't take him anywhere,” the foster mother shot back flustered.
The woman explained why she had decided to take her grandmother's car to the riding school to look for William before calling triple zero.
She said she had just made a guess about the direction he was going in a frame of mind where she "wasn't making sense".
"I don't remember sitting back and being logical," she said.
The foster mother claims William vanished after she
went inside the Kendall home to make tea for her mother. The toddler roared while playing "daddy tiger" outside when suddenly there was silence, she told the commission.
William's foster parents and his biological mother were present at Lidcombe Coroners Court when the footage was played last Thursday.
No one has been charged over William's disappearance and a $1 million reward for information stands.
A decade-long investigation has involved hundreds of persons of interest and dozens of searches.
- not stop vehicle when directed to do so
By Sue STEPHENSON
A 38-YEAR-OLD man and a 50-year-old woman have been refused bail over a long list of driving, weapons and property offences, including alleged break-ins in Lake Cathie.
Around 5am on Thursday, 7 November, police located Benjamin John Black and Nicole Judy Lowe (aka
- two counts of possess or use prohibited weapon without permit
Under the name Nicole Judy Newberry, she is facing charges of:
They were arrested and taken to Port Macquarie Police Station where they were charged.
Both appeared before Magistrate Georgina Darcy in Port Macquarie Local Court with their cases re-listed for mention on 20 November.
Black is facing the
following charges:
- three counts of aggravated break and enter dwelling in company (steal)
- two counts of conspiracy to commit offence, aggravated break and enter dwelling in company (steal)
- police pursuit, not stop, drive dangerously
- drive motor vehicle during disqualification period (second offence)
- three counts of goods suspected stolen in/on premises (not motor vehicle)
- enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
- recklessly deal with proceeds of crime
- goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not motor vehicle)
- possess ammunition without holding licence/ permit/authority
- possess or use prohibited weapon without permit
- two counts of possess prohibited drug
‘Listening Report’
By Luke HADFIELD
INDEPENDENT Lyne launched its 2024 ‘Listening Report’ on Thursday, 14 November, outlining the views of community members across the electorate on their future political representation.
In recent months Independent Lyne have begun a search for an independent candidate to represent the voice of Lyne’s residents in the Australian parliament.
non-partisan, Independent Lyne aims to field a candidate in the next federal election, hoping to disrupt Lyne’s longstanding reputation as a “safe seat” for the Coalition.
The Lyne electorate spans approximately 16,099 square kilometres, encompassing major towns such as Dungog, Forster, Gloucester, Taree, and Wauchope, along with smaller towns and some outer suburbs of Port Macquarie.
It includes the entirety of both the Dungog Shire and MidCoast LGAs, as well as
Self-described as being Newberry) in bushland along Matthew Flinders Drive in Lighthouse Beach.
parts of the Port MacquarieHastings Council area.
The ‘Listening Report’ released this week reflects key issues raised by residents during recent consultation undertaken by Independent Lyne.
“Our volunteers talked with the people of Lyne at stalls, at fetes, markets, and in the main street of many towns,” said Independent Lyne Secretary Dr John Squires.
“We have held kitchen table conversations and also
had a strong response to our online survey.”
The report draws on 186 responses from community members across Dungog, Gloucester, Greater Taree, Great Lakes, and Port Macquarie-Hastings, who shared a range of perspectives but also found much common ground.
Notably, the report highlighted that most respondents came from the Baby Boomer generation, followed by the Silent Generation and Gen X.
Millennials and Gen Z however were minimally represented.
Lowe was charged with breaching bail (curfew and “no contact” conditions) as well as:
- aggravated break and enter dwelling in company (steal)
- two counts of goods suspected stolen in/on premises (not motor vehicle)
- possess prohibited drug
Central themes emerged in these discussions, with climate change and the environment topping the list of concerns at 68 percent of responses.
Health and aged care followed closely at 50 percent, while issues such as equality (33 percent), energy (26 percent), infrastructure (25 percent), and integrity in politics (25 percent) also held high priority.
The report also offers insight into Lyne’s demographic makeup, with the electorate showing higher-than-average rates of homeownership, child-free couples, Australian-born residents, and homes where only English is spoken.
These trends suggest that
- three counts of aggravated break and enter dwelling in company (steal)
- three counts of goods suspected stolen in/on premises (not motor vehicle)
- goods in personal custody suspected being stolen (not motor vehicle)
- enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
- recklessly deal with proceeds of crime.
Lyne represents what the group describes as “middle Australia”.
The electorate is currently represented in Federal Parliament by Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie of the National Party, who has announced his intention to retire.
Dr Gillespie has comfortably retained the seat since first being elected in 2013.
The National Party has held Lyne for all but just shy of five years since the electorate was formed in 1949.
The Nationals are yet to pre-select a new candidate for the federal election, which must take place before May 2025.
As we look toward the next twelve months with our expanded Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce committee, there’s much to look forward to. With new perspectives and ideas, we’re committed to fostering a vibrant, thriving community, supporting businesses, and celebrating the spirit that makes Camden Haven unique.
The days are growing longer, and the warmth of summer is bringing Christmas ever closer. It’s a time of giving and joy, and also a perfect opportunity to rally behind our local businesses. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or enjoying a meal, spending locally keeps our community strong.
However, as the ‘silly season’ approaches, it’s essential to remember patience. The Christmas rush can place extra strain on our shop owners, staff, and each other. A little patience and understanding go a long way in ensuring the holiday period remains a time of goodwill. Let’s take a moment to appreciate those working long hours to make our season special and show kindness wherever possible.
Together, let’s embrace this festive season with generosity, patience, and support for each other and our local businesses, paving the way for a successful year ahead in Camden Haven.
Luke Hadfield President
This community event is a time for our friends, colleagues, and community to celebrate the year that was and enjoy a beverage or two for 2025.
Your ticket includes thanks to the team at LUSC: Complimentary drink on arrival, a 2-course dinner complete with two types of meat, your favourite veggies and toppings, plus either pudding or pavlova.
Live music, novelty games, and a visit from Santa with all our guests seated at one long table along the park behind LUSC.
By Sue STEPHENSON
REX Airlines will keep flying from Port Macquarie Airport to Sydney for at least another seven months, after the Albanese Government extended an $80m lifeline to the regional airline.
It has also granted early access to entitlements for retrenched employees.
Rex’s parent company, Regional Express Holdings, entered voluntary administration on July 30, 2024.
In a message to customers on Tuesday morning, administrator Sam Freeman of Ernst & Young (EY) said the extension of the Federal Government Regional Flight Booking Guarantee “is great news for Rex.”
“It provides resources for investment needed to improve the business and the operational performance of the regional network including increasing the size of the active regional Rex fleet,” he said.
“This investment is designed to increase reliability and capacity on our regional routes.
“We are also seeking to extend the period of voluntary administration to 30 June, 2025.
“An extension coupled with a business improvement plan, enabled by the Australian Government’s $80 million financing facility, will put Rex in the best possible position for a sustainable future.”
In announcing the extended bailout, Transport Minister Catherine King and Workplace Minister Murray Watt said the aim is “to keep Rex’s regional routes running”.
“Rex’s administration process is progressing with the recent sale of Pel-Air Aviation Pty Limited to Helicorp Pty Ltd, part of Toll Aviation,” Ms King said.
“Proceeds from the sale are being used to repay secured creditors.”
“The Government has agreed to grant early access to former employees of Rex Airlines, which operated the intercity jet services, to the Fair Entitlements Guarantee (FEG) while RAL is in voluntary administration.
“This will ensure that
extending the voluntary administration period does not delay the ability of these employees to access their entitlements.
“In addition, Rex’s administrators and main
secured creditor PAG have advised they will pay the entitlements of former employees of the regional business who have been made redundant during the voluntary administration period.
“The Government will also continue to guarantee ticket sales made throughout the voluntary administration to 30 June, 2025, should the Federal Court agree to the extension application.” Ms King said the guarantee had been effective so far and had yet to be used due to bookings “holding up well”.
By Sue STEPHENSON
MORE than 150 nurses and midwives from Port Macquarie Base Hospital have protested against the Minns Government’s refusal to negotiate “a fair and equitable wage deal”.
They gathered on Town Green in Port Macquarie on Wednesday morning as they joined colleagues around the state in a 24-strike.
Nurses and Midwives’ Association (NSWNMA) branch president Mark Brennan told News Of The Area that he was delighted with the turnout.
“The association went into four weeks of negotiations as per the Fair Work Commission’s [orders] in good faith, and the government is putting nothing new on the table,” he said.
“They are still sticking by their offer of three percent.”
Nurses are seeking a 15 percent one-year pay increase.
State General Secretary, Shaye Candish, said members were “sick and
q Over 150 frustrated nurses and midwives rallied for improved pay and working conditions on Wednesday in Port Macquarie. Photos: supplied.
tired of being undervalued, overworked, and not listened to”.
The strike comes a week after NSW Police officers received a pay rise of up to 40 percent - the biggest they have received in 30 years.
“We are so happy that they got it,” Mr Brennan said.
“They deserve it, but so do we.
“The Minister and the government are constantly telling us that they haven’t got the money.
“But clearly they have.”
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By Kim AMBROSE
CAMDEN Haven primary school students have embraced Remembrance Day in a fresh and innovative way through the “Draw to Remember” initiative.
The program, launched by the NSW RSL, was spearheaded locally by Laurieton RSL sub-Branch School Liaison Officer Pat Slee.
Draw to Remember aims to educate primary school students about the significance of Remembrance Day through art.
Armed with coloured chalk and insights shared by local veterans, students from St Joseph's Primary School, Laurieton Public School and North Haven Public School transformed asphalt areas within their schools into vibrant and heartfelt murals.
On 8 November students proudly presented their chalk murals to sub-Branch President Allan “Buster” Beatty and Mr Slee.
St Joseph’s Principal Rick Galvin said the program offered a unique learning experience.
“One of the many positives of the Draw to Remember initiative is the opportunity for our students to connect with local veterans within our community,” said Principal Galvin.
“During school visits from Buster and Max, the students were exposed to different perspectives about the impact of war, fostering a deeper understanding.”
St Joseph’s school captains Eli and Leah said they were proud to be part of the initiative.
Eli spoke about the symbolism in his mural, expressing gratitude to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the war.
“In my artwork I have used the words ‘Lest We Forget’,” said Eli.
“These words represent all the soldiers in the war who gave up their lives to save everybody and we won’t forget them.
“The soldier in the middle of my mural signifies all the soldiers who have died and this is my way of thanking them.”
Leah spoke about the benefits of creating a mural to reflect her understanding.
“I really like being able to use art as a medium,” said Leah.
“In my mural I have used symbols that are representative of this day to help me remember and feel connected.”
Mr Beatty and Mr Slee commended the students for their art work and their ability to articulate their understanding of Remembrance Day and the importance of commemoration.
“Through art the students were able to draw what Remembrance Day means to them,” said Mr Beatty.
“Some pieces feature soldiers, slouch hats, poppies or even family members who have served.
“This makes their connection more meaningful and keeps the memories associated with this special occasion alive, passing them on to future generations.”
By Kim AMBROSE
CAMDEN HAVEN
community members are invited to join the Blessing of the Angels Remembrance Service at St Thomas Anglican Church in Port Macquarie on Sunday, 1 December.
The service is held
annually on the first Sunday in December and is open to anyone who has experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth or the death of a baby shortly after birth.
For organiser Martie Kuhn, the subject matter is deeply personal, having experienced the loss of her firstborn son Jackson, who
q St Thomas Anglican Church in Port Macquarie, where the Blessing of the Angels Remembrance Service is held on the first Sunday in December.
was stillborn.
Following this heartbreaking experience, Martie sought solace in a support group at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
Here she discovered a shared need among grieving parents for a remembrance service.
The Blessing of the Angels
Remembrance Service has since provided Martie the annual opportunity to commemorate Jackson's memory.
“I take comfort in this service,” Martie said.
“It has become a way of honouring Jackson’s memory in a meaningful way that feels right for myself and my family.”
During the service, the names of babies lost are
By Kate SHELTON
THE coast has been a mixed bag for anglers this week, with some promising signs and others indicating a more challenging period.
In the Camden Haven region, the fishing scene has been somewhat unpredictable.
While a few tailor have been spotted around the rocks at Bonny Hills, the pickings have been slim.
However, luderick and bream have shown more promise, with Dunbogan and Crowdy headlands emerging as potential hotspots.
Offshore, the usual weather-related uncertainties have persisted.
Nonetheless, local reefs have yielded some decent snapper and a variety of other reef species. The Laurieton FAD has offered sporadic opportunities for mahi mahi, and as warmer currents begin to flow south, expectations are high for improved catches.
On the game fishing front, a few yellowfin and striped marlin have been sighted further offshore, and anglers are eagerly anticipating the start of the inshore black marlin season.
The Hastings River region has shown more consistent promise.
Whiting numbers are on the rise, signalling a potentially excellent season ahead.
Limeburners, Blackmans Point, and Maria River have all produced good catches using worms, yabbies, and surface lures.
Bream fishing has been steady, with some decent fish taken from the northern break wall after dark. Further upstream, lure enthusiasts have reported consistent results.
Flathead fishing has remained strong, with plenty of fish spread throughout the system.
Mud crab numbers have also been improving, especially in deeper holes upstream.
On the beaches, North Shore has been a top spot for bream and whiting, while Lighthouse has offered some small tailor and the occasional salmon.
Offshore, water conditions have improved after a recent downturn.
This has led to better fishing results, with snapper being a prominent target.
Some nice fish have been caught on soft plastics off Lighthouse and Point Plomer.
Mid-week anglers enjoyed success with mahi mahi at the Port Macquarie FAD, but the weekend proved less fruitful with reports on fish on the FAD but not feeding.
Additionally, a few kingfish have been caught around deeper reefs off Point Plomer using live bait and jigs.
read aloud, with parents, grandparents, or siblings invited to light a candle in honour of their angels.
They can also hang an ornament on the Christmas tree or place a present underneath it, as a tribute to their child.
These gifts are later distributed through the Salvation Army to those in need.
“Jackson would have
been 25 this year, so I will be purchasing two presents suitable for a child who is ten and one gift for a child who is five,” said Martie.
“For me, this has become a way to remember my angel, and through him, my family and I are helping others.”
For more information contact Martie on 0413 596 903 or martie26k@ gmail. com.
By Luke HADFIELD
CAMDEN Haven’s Community at 3 will benefit from a $15,407 grant through the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR).
The funding will help the local charity continue to provide support services for vulnerable people in Camden Haven. According to FRRR, the grant will be used to “Enhance flood recovery by supporting services for vulnerable people through upgrading catering equipment and providing volunteer training to continue the free Wednesday community meals service.”
An Australian nonprofit organisation, FRRR aims to make a difference in rural, regional, and remote communities by supporting local initiatives aimed at improving liveability and vitality.
Through their Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) grant
program, FRRR has recently awarded over $1 million in grants to more than 100 community groups nationwide.
This is not the first time FRRR has supported Camden Haven initiatives; the Camden Haven Historical Society has also previously received funding.
FRRR Place Portfolio Lead Jill Karena highlighted the organisation's commitment to uplifting communities across Australia.
“We know that for every state, region and town, priorities will be different, and we are here to work with local groups to help them address their needs
and strive to celebrate their vibrancy and acknowledge their tenacity,” Ms Karena stated.
“The projects we fund truly matter and have a meaningful impact.
“Our Strengthening Rural Communities program proves that a grant, no matter how small, can make a big impact in a regional place,” she added.
THE Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce is hosting a series of ‘Member Meet-Up’ events across the region.
The gatherings provide an opportunity for local businesses and organisations to meet in an informal setting and develop relationships.
Each month, the Members Meet-Ups rotate to a different local business or organisation, showcasing the diverse range of enterprises that make up Camden Haven’s business landscape.
With the Chamber’s reach known to extend “from Cathie to Comboyne”, this series of events aims to bring together the entire business community, celebrating the variety and strength of the local economy.
Members are encouraged to bring guests, and the Chamber welcomes nonmembers who might be interested in joining to attend.
This month, attendees were treated to refreshments and a presentation by the Lake Cathie Rural Fire Brigade on fire safety.
Given the ongoing risks posed by Australia’s fire season, the RFS team discussed the importance of having a well-prepared fire safety plan, emphasising readiness and awareness in the face of potentially dangerous fire events in the area.
Camden Haven Chamber President Luke Hadfield said the regular events are about “strengthening our community by bringing people together and learning from one another”.
“This month’s focus on fire safety is incredibly timely, reminding us of the vital role that each business, organisation, and individual can play in protecting Camden Haven during fire season.”
By Luke HADFIELD
NESTLED along the banks of the serene Thone River in Comboyne, the charming property known as Larrikins Lock-up awaits a new chapter - and a new owner ready to embrace its rich history and vibrant community appeal.
Originally home to the village’s police station over a century ago, the one-acre property is situated at 2 River Street, Comboyne.
“This property holds a special place in Comboyne’s history as its first police station and lock-up and even delivered us our business name,” current owners and operators Peter and AnneMarie told News Of The Area.
At the heart of the property lies Bond Cottage, a quaint two-bedroom structure named after Comboyne’s first resident police officer, Constable Walter Bond, who once served the local community from this very building.
Adjacent to it, the ‘Lockup’, once the original police holding cell, has been transformed into a beautiful open-plan gallery for wood and ceramic art.
This structure was lovingly restored by Peter and Anne-Marie, who meticulously dismantled and rebuilt it using the original timbers and repurposed materials from the Kendall Showground’s stables and grandstands.
“We have enjoyed
researching its history and getting to know some of the lovely descendants of the Bond family,” Peter and
Anne-Marie said.
While it is a hard decision to move on, Peter and Anne-Marie have a
beautiful legacy to pass onto the next owners.
“We hope that a new owner will see the beauty
in this unique place and want to create an even more special place for future generations,” they said.
By Luke HADFIELD
IN ROSSGLEN, tucked beside the north-south railway line, lies a charming property fondly known as 'Teddy Bear Junction’.
For years, it has been a whimsical landmark, displaying an expansive collection of stuffed bears for the enjoyment of passing train passengers.
This unique spectacle was the work of Jan O’Neill, affectionately known as ‘The Bear Lady’, whose legacy and spirit continue to shine through the delightful scene she created.
Jan's inspiration for Teddy Bear Junction came during a trip to Raymond Terrace,
where she spotted a similar display and was moved to bring this joy to her own community.
With the help of her partner, Allan, Jan brought her vision to life, turning her Rossglen property into a haven of teddies and brightening the journeys of countless passengers.
“Jan loved teddy bears and anything related to children as she loved children. Her favourite song was ‘I wish I was a teddy bear’,” Allan told News Of The Area.
The display became a local treasure, and over the years, Jan formed lasting bonds with the train drivers who passed by, some from as far as Grafton and Taree.
Another joy was also making Christmas cakes for the passing drivers that were delivered to the train stations.
To honour Jan it is one of the many traditions Allan will continue after her recent passing.
“I would help make the cakes in the past but this year I will make them,” Allan shared.
Jan was born at Wauchope Hospital, one of three children, and grew up on her family’s dairy farm in Rossglen.
When not doing chores she loved to spend her time exploring the local bushland, developing a deep love for nature and a profound appreciation for the simple joys of life.
After beginning her working life at the Kendall
Co-Op, Jan pursued a career that included nursing and farming. Alongside her work, she raised six children in eight years - a feat that reflected her boundless love for children and motherhood.
Today, a large wooden cross bearing the words "RIP Mumma Bear" stands beside the Teddy Bear Junction sign, crafted by Jan’s children to honour her.
Her life was a testament to the power of
RIP Jan O’Neill - 9/6/1942 to 14/10/2024.
By Luke COSTIN, AAP
A “GENERATIONAL” pay increase of up to 40 percent is set to make NSW police the best paid in the nation as the force battles crippling officer shortages.
More than 10,000 constables, senior constables and sergeants will receive increases of
at least 25 percent before shift allowances while pay scales have been simplified.
It means the salary for a level-three senior constable will jump from $107,600 to $146,600 by mid-2027.
The four-year deal, which includes back pay to July 1, is in line with what the union had demanded and officials have asked members to accept the government's offer.
"We set the bar high and for good reason," Police Association of NSW president Kevin Morton told members on Monday.
"For the vast majority of members, this is a generational change to your award.
"This offer will see the highest pay increases achieved in the last 30 years for NSW Police (and) outstrips what we have seen accepted by other
By Andrew BROWN, AAP
FEDERAL ministers have written to parent groups and school principal peak bodies to outline details of its proposal to ban children under 16 from using social media.
As the federal government prepares to introduce legislation to parliament for the ban, Education Minister Jason Clare said the age limit would have benefits similar to efforts to ban mobile phones from classrooms.
Consultation over the ban would continue with principals and parent groups, said Mr Clare, arguing there would be education benefits
to the proposal.
"As of this year, mobile phones have been banned in schools, and we are seeing the difference. There are less distractions in the classroom and more playing and social interaction in the playground," he said.
"But when school finishes, students get their phones back and they're back in that social media cesspit. That's why setting a minimum age limit for social media is so important."
Should the laws pass parliament, the ban would come into effect 12 months later.
The federal government says children would still be
able to access online services for education and health.
The proposed ban would extend to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, with YouTube also set to be included.
A social media ban would benefit students, Australian Government Primary Principals Association president Pat Murphy said.
"The use of social media sites by primary students is a constant concern for school principals and teachers with bullying being unregulated and prevalent, leading to widespread issues in communities which flows into schools," he said.
"Primary educators are witnessing firsthand that social media creates distractions, impacts friendships and affects students' sleep.
"Our students are facing unprecedented challenges with social media influencing their self-esteem, relationships and concentration in the classroom."
Age verification and assurance technologies are being trialled for enforcement of the ban, with the testing due to finish in early 2025.
If implemented, Australia would be the first country to have an age ban on social media.
public-sector agencies."
The offer introduces a $5400 leadership retention payments for senior officers and allowances for training first-year officers.
Commissioned officers - such as inspectors and superintendents - will receive increases of between 20 and 27 percent, inclusive of the retention payment.
The government was proud to have reached an offer that recognised "the difficult and dangerous work police do every day to keep us safe", Police Minister Yasmin Catley said.
The state, which has the nation's biggest police force, has been dealing with a debilitating shortage of officers and operating at several thousand positions short of full strength.
A deal and avoiding
industrial action is much needed for the Minns Labor government, which is mired in pay disputes with several public-sector unions for key frontline workers.
The coalition, which oversaw a wages cap in government, said Labor was unwilling to stand up to unions.
"The consequence of that is industrial chaos in NSW," Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said.
Premier Chris Minns dismissed any suggestion the state's new industrial court and bargaining system was not working.
"Bit by bit, week by week, we've been landing what we regard as fair increases in salaries and conditions across the public sector," he told reporters.
"I'm hopeful to announce more soon."
By Luke HADFIELD
THE Sunrise Hastings Sports Awards celebrated 25 years on Friday, 8 November.
The awards are a collaborative effort between the Port MacquarieHastings Sporting Fund and the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie Sunrise.
Held at Panthers in Port Macquarie, the awards brought together over 200 attendees to recognise the achievements of the region’s athletes and honour the vital contributions of local sporting volunteers.
For a quarter of a century, the awards have supported the sporting spirit of the community, honouring accomplishments across a wide range of sports and age groups.
Speaking of the event, Sunrise Rotary President Heather Norton highlighted the awards' role in inspiring the next generation of athletes.
“Sunrise Rotary started
the Hastings Sports Awards to inspire our youth to engage in local sport by providing an opportunity to recognise the achievements of regional athletes and support them to achieve their sporting dreams,” she shared.
Heather also praised the power of sport in building community.
“Sport brings us together as a community; it promotes not only physical and mental health but also creates social connections and friendships that can last a lifetime.”
This year’s event featured several Camden Haven representatives, with the Lake Cathie Football Club Women’s A-grade team claiming the title of Senior Team of the Year.
Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Nik Lipovac had the honour of announcing this year’s recipient of the prestigious Wayne Richards Scholarship.
"In a very close vote featuring eight outstanding
nominees, the $5,000 scholarship was awarded to Jack Rumble for his significant achievements in basketball,” Cr Lipovac said.
Jack has represented Country NSW at the National Championships, captained the North Coast Academy of Sport U16s team, and earned multiple MVP awards.
The award ceremony acknowledged achievements across ten categories:
• Greenmeadows Sportsperson of the Year –Jai Davis (Shot Put, Rugby League, Rugby Union)
• Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship – Jack Rumble (Basketball)
• AusSport Scoreboards Junior Sportsperson of the Year - Primary School – Tom Spencer (Cricket, Soccer, AFL, Athletics, Swimming)
• Donovan Oates Hannaford Junior Sportsperson of the YearHigh School – Stella Lewis (Rugby Union)
By Luke HADFIELD
THE Men’s Health Education Rural Van (MHERV) is coming to Camden Haven, offering free health check-ups for local residents.
The MHERV van will be stationed in the Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) car park on Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 November, inviting residents to take advantage of a free, confidential health screening.
Operated by the Rotary Club of Warners Bay in partnership with local Rotary clubs and community organisations across NSW, MHERV has been serving
regional and rural areas for more than six years.
The local visit is supported by the Rotary Club of Laurieton.
Designed to support those who may not regularly see a doctor, the van especially encourages men to stop in for a health check-up.
“While nobody is turned away we focus on men’s checkups because they are most likely to avoid making appointments with a GP,” said Philip Bailey from the Rotary Club of Warners Bay.
Statistics reveal that men are almost 25 percent less likely than women to visit a GP.
The Camden Haven region has an approximate median age of 58 years and a significant number of residents over the age of 65, with more than 38 percent of the local population falling into this age bracket, according to the ABS.
The MHERV van offers a relaxed, informal setting where a registered nurse provides a quick, private health check.
In just ten minutes, residents can have their blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels checked, with the nurse on hand to discuss any immediate health concerns
q Hastings Secondary College Vice Principal Darren Williams, Wayne Richards Sporting Scholarship winner Jack Rumble and Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Nik Lipovac.
Team of the Year – Port City Breakers U14s
• Laing + Simmons Port Macquarie Sportsperson with a Disability – Iesha Apthorpe (Swimming)
• Patterson First National Real Estate Junior
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• Donovan Oates Hannaford Senior Team of the Year – Lake Cathie Football Club Women’s A Grade
• Hastings Physiotherapy Sporting Volunteer of the Year – Ben
By Luke HADFIELD
CAMDEN Haven families are invited to enjoy a familyfriendly and cost-effective Santa photo opportunity on Wednesday, 27 November, thanks to collaboration between local businesses.
This event, originally conceived in 2023 by Susi Kurteff, owner of Forgiving Foods, offers families the chance to take their own photos with Santa in
exchange for a coin donation.
All funds raised will be donated back to local community projects.
After the success of last year’s event, Susi has garnered additional support from the local business community to enhance this year’s experience.
Amy Vandenhurk from Bower on Lake will be creating a beautiful Christmas-themed setting, complete with a festive
backdrop, to make each family’s photo as special as possible.
With many families feeling financial pressure as the holiday season approaches, the project’s mission is to provide a joyful Christmas experience that everyone can afford. The event will take place from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at Bower on Lake, located at 3/22 Lake Street, Laurieton. Families will need to bring their own cameras and a small donation to participate.
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By Andrew BROWN, AAP
UNIVERSITY students hope calls to wipe HECS debt won't just be used as election sweeteners, as the Greens pledge to forgive all tertiary loans.
The minor party on Monday unveiled a $74 billion proposal to wipe all student debt for university students, which it said would provide cost-ofliving relief, but one Labor MP described the plan as the Greens at their "absolute worst".
The measure comes after the federal government outlined its own plan to waive 20 percent of HECS debts for students, but only if Labor wins the next election.
The proposal to scrap debt for those studying was welcomed by University of Sydney education officer Grace Street.
"It's something young people need, especially at that stage of your life
because student debt follows you around for decades," she told AAP on Monday.
"It's really good to hear, as long as the fight for free education is not left by the wayside and that plans to wipe student debt go beyond the next election."
The Greens indicate the proposal to wipe student debt would be a key issue on the table for negotiations with the government, with opinion polls showing a hung parliament being likely.
Greens higher education spokeswoman Mehreen Faruqi said the measure would provide greater costof-living relief.
"Wiping all student debt will mean that people have more money in their pockets for desperately needed things like making ends meet, paying their rent and saving up for a deposit for their first home," she told reporters in Melbourne.
"All student debt should be wiped. If Anthony Albanese could go to uni for free, so should everyone else."
Ms Street said the proposal laid out by the Greens could make education a key election battleground.
"It could be a good way to push Labor to do more, as a lot of those politicians went to university for free," she said.
"In one aspect it's a shame that (the debate around student debt) has come up only a few months until the election."
The government policy would affect $16 billion of student debt, with those with an average HECS bill of $27,600 to have it reduced by $5500.
Labor MP Patrick Gorman hit out at the Greens policy, saying it was little more than a thought bubble.
"This is the Greens, in my view, at their absolute
worst," he told ABC TV on Monday.
"They never actually deliver on the things that they promise. They never deliver costed policies before an election. They always say 'oh, we'll sort it out if we ever get the
chance'. I think people will see through this for what it is."
Senator Faruqi said younger people would stand to benefit from debt scrapping.
"Student debt can't be fixed because student debt shouldn't exist," she said. "Wiping all student debt will make a tangible difference to so many people's lives, especially young people and women who bear the burden of the vast majority of student debt."
By Andrew BROWN, AAP
THE coalition is consolidating its popularity with voters, but political pundits believe Labor is still in a prime position to form government at the next federal election.
The latest Newspoll, released on Monday, showed the coalition leading 51 percent to 49 percent, on a two-party preferred basis, the same result as the previous poll.
The survey found the coalition also increased its primary vote by two points to 40 percent, while Labor boosted its vote from 31 to 33 percent.
Monash University politics lecturer Zareh Ghazarian said while the coalition was ahead in the polls, it would not be enough for the opposition to form government.
"At the moment, it's looking as though the coalition has consolidated
its position as the force most likely to get a majority of the two-party preferred vote," he told AAP.
"It's probably not enough (for) where the coalition need to be to be within a majority.
"The major parties are attracting support, but none... are in a strong position to win a majority of seats."
The next election is due to be held by May, with predictions of a hung parliament.
Labor currently holds 78 seats to the coalition's 55, with 76 needed for a party to govern in its own right.
"If the Newspoll is replicated on election day, Labor is still in the box seat to form minority government. They would still have a higher number of seats than the coalition," Dr Ghazarian said.
"First-term governments can lose support really quickly, but the challenge with the Albanese government is that it came into government in a weak position with a small majority, so it doesn't have the luxury of losing support."
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's approval
rating rose two points to 40 percent, equal with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Disapproval of Mr Dutton's performance was 51 percent, while dissatisfaction with the prime minister worsened by one point to 55 percent, leaving Mr Dutton on minus 11 and Mr Albanese on minus 15.
In a head-to-head comparison, Mr Albanese remains the preferred prime minister with the support of 45 percent, while Mr Dutton is at 41 percenta rise of four points for the opposition leader since the previous Newspoll.
Following the US election, where Donald Trump made a comeback victory to the White House campaigning on cost-of-living pressures, poll watchers speculated whether a similar strategy would pay dividends for Mr Dutton.
The opposition leader said economic issues would factor in the coalition's campaigning.
"People will be asking themselves a question - and it's a reasonable question to ask - are you better off today than you were at the time that Mr Albanese was elected?" he told reporters
q A survey suggests Peter Dutton's popularity has risen as satisfaction with Anthony Albanese dips. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.
on Sunday.
"What the government's demonstrated over the last two-and-a-half years is that they've just got all the wrong priorities."
Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said the government would be campaigning hard on costof-living measures.
"The Australian public understand we're doing all that we can to help with cost-of-living relief. People are doing it tough now, and it's important to
acknowledge that," he told ABC Radio on Monday.
A Resolve Political Monitor poll, also published on Monday, surveyed Australian attitudes following the US election, with 44 percent agreeing Australia should now forge closer ties with other nations in the region, including China, compared to 19 percent who disagreed.
Almost two in three respondents thought Australia shouldn't take
sides in a conflict between the US and China.
Former Labor prime minister Paul Keating seized on the figures to pressure the Albanese government to shake up its military reliance on the US as he criticised the stationing of American assets in Australia.
"These weapons, in all likelihood, would be central to any military exchange between the United States and China in the region," he said.
By Manny WOOD
LARRY and Sally enter into a de facto relationship when they are in their 50’s.
They each have children from previous relationships.
Ten years later, Sally begins a cognitive decline and is soon diagnosed with a progressive form of dementia.
Larry and Sally occupy separate rooms before sadly, Sally is placed into an aged care facility to care for her high needs.
Larry continues to reside in the matrimonial home, owned solely by Sally.
Larry purchases a van, with a wheelchair lift and uses it to transport Sally.
The NSW Trustee and Guardian (TAG) is appointed as Sally’s financial manager and wishes to sell Sally’s home to fund the payment of a refundable accommodation deposit (RAD) to the aged care facility.
Payment of the RAD would stop the need to make daily accommodation payments.
Larry refuses to vacate the property.
He makes payments towards Sally’s daily accommodation costs.
He regularly visits Sally and assists her at meal times.
TAG commences proceedings under the Family Law Act, seeking a declaration that the relationship has broken-down and seeks an order that the property be sold.
Larry denies that there has been a breakdown of the relationship.
TAG argues that due to Sally’s state of health and given that they now live apart, that she is incapable of participating in a de facto relationship with Larry.
The Court affirms that a de facto relationship may continue even though the parties reside at different locations and despite one of the parties suffering from a severe illness.
The Court observes that although the parties historically kept their assets separate from each other, Larry had, prior to TAG’s appointment as financial manager, secured a power of attorney, giving him substantial control over Sally’s assets and did not make “necessary and desirable adjustments” to ensure Sally’s interests were properly served.
The Court ultimately rules that while a relationship of affection continued to exist between them, it no longer fell into the legal definition of a de facto relationship and ordered the sale of Sally’s home.
Email Manny Wood at manny@ tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
By Lindsay HALL
AS CHRISTMAS draws nearer we find ever more movies looking to occupy a special place in the family living room.
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever comes from director Dallas Jenkins, who is known for his work bringing the surprisingly successful series “The Chosen” to the small screen.
A filmmaker completely at ease presenting a devoutly Christian faith in his work, Jenkins is a good fit for this adaptation from a well-known children’s book which is about people “discovering the true meaning of Christmas.”
Grace Bradley (Judy Greer) has volunteered to direct the titular Christmas play for her local church, when the Herdmen kids, six misfit siblings notorious in the community, bully their way into the lead roles.
As they learn the nativity story for the first time in their lives, the Herdmen kids challenge the hypocrisy and prejudice of those in the community that want nothing to do with them.
This is being pitched as a family comedy with a heart, and while I am often sceptical about overtly religious films, I am
intrigued by the presence of comedian Pete Holmes as Grace’s husband.
It's unlikely to become part of the “Christmas movie canon”, but if it actually brings the laughs it is probably worth taking a chance.
Eschewing the religious angle almost completely is Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point, a boisterous family comedy from Tyler Thomas Taormina.
The Balsano family have gathered for their annual Christmas at their ancestral home, but must contend with the fact that due to their matriarch’s declining health, it may well be for the last time.
While the responsible parents want to make it an occasion to remember, several of the younger clan are determined to escape for their own celebrations with friends around town.
Taormina’s approach to films seems to be about exploring how large groups of people respond to a common event, and this film maintains that heart as the Balsano’s are a very large family.
Honestly, with the size of the cast it is simply too difficult to try and single out the few who are going to truly shine – you just need to trust in the notion of putting a lot of funny people in front of a camera.
DEAR News Of The Area,
THE USA election leaves me with mixed feelings.
I supported Kamala Harris because she seemed the more rational and predictable in the face of Donald Trump’s intuitive emotionalism.
But, at the same time, I strongly support what Trump has said about a whole lot of issues that seem totally wrong here in Australia, too.
That includes: the revolving door between government and industry and perversion of public information because of that.
The role and power of money in politics.
The failure of peak media in pushing back against obviously biased ideas from both sides.
The lack of nutritional education for doctors.
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DEAR Jasminda,
I HAVE a 30th party to attend next weekend and I'm not a big party person.
I don't enjoy drinking and I'm quite shy, but I'm also flattered that I was invited.
Is there a polite way to leave if it all gets too much?
Dear
Petra,
Some people love parties and others would rather drive, blindfolded, across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in peak hour than stand around making small talk, often with complete strangers.
However, you've RSVP'd and it would be rude to cancel at such short notice, so there are a few strategies you can employ to make the night bearable, and maybe even enjoyable.
1. Have a pre-planned exit strategy and share it with the birthday host when you arrive. If you have young children you can blame the babysitter. A dog? Maybe it's unwell and you can't stay for long. Or say you have an early morning appointment on the following day.
2. You could ask a friend to call you at the time you'd like to leave. Make an appropriate comment and say it loud enough for people to hear. Something vague and alarming will work, like: 'Oh, I was having such a good time, but of course. I'll leave straight away.' There is no need to elaborate.
3. Once the cake and the speeches are over, it's okay to make an exit. By then the drinkers will be in full swing, performing radical moves on the dancefloor, crying in a corner, relaying a tedious story, or passed out on the lounge. You should say goodbye to the host and the people you've been chatting with, but there is absolutely no requirement to say goodbye to everyone. It can take up to another hour, and no one has the energy for that.
The dumbing down of life education. Those problems are here, too, and not just in America.
I am heartened that Trump’s preadministration is reaching out on regenerative agriculture.
Also heartening is about water fluoridation, which will be addressed with the latest information given to all US fluoridating states so they can review their position on this vastly outdated and unsafe practice.
If just those two plans are implemented, then America will have come more to its senses and, hopefully, so will we.
In other respects, the likely effects of this Trump term remain to be seen: in geopolitics including Ukraine and the Middle East; in climate change action; in the level of violence and disrespect generally, and so on.
Living in hope,
Regards, Cr Lisa INTEMANN, Wauchope.
4. At the start of the night, look around the room and see if you can find a kindred spirit. Maybe someone is sitting on their own, nervously twirling a glass of mineral water, and glancing at their phone. Go over and say hello. They are probably feeling just the same as you, and they'll be grateful that you made the first move.
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By Bill HARROW
THE Bonny Hills Physical Culture Club has returned from recent Zone Championships in Coffs Harbour with outstanding results.
CCompeting as part of the BJP Physical Culture association, thirteen individual members of the Bonny Hills club placed at the Far North Coast Zone Championships and will progress through to national finals in Sydney.
A further nine members will take part in National Repechage and Masters events held at Sydney Olympic Park.
In the teams event, the Bonny Hills 11 and 12 years team was named Zone Champion, and the Open Ladies teams took out second and third places.
Bonny Hills Physical Culture Club is a bustling and active group of 80 girls and women, totally run by volunteers.
Founded in 2001 by Head Associate Ann Drury and ably assisted by Head Teacher Ashley Sargeson, the club welcomes preschoolers as young as two years old.
An inclusive performance space, the club is also home to women over 70.
Ashley, with five other teachers, runs classes
twice a week in the Bonny Hills Community Hall.
Ann Drury told NOTA the aim of the club is to provide women and girls with “fun, fitness and friendship through dance”.
“[We aim to] empower them with life skills to increase
confidence, self-esteem and foster positive mindsets.
“Physical culture is a multigenerational sport that provides a wonderful environment of friendly competition and mentoring, where girls can focus and learn a sport for life.”
By Kim AMBROSE
CAMDEN Haven’s Naomi Green is poised to make her mark at the upcoming Fiji Coral Coast Sevens tournament, gaining selection to the Pacific Nomads Rugby 7s Women’s team.
Scheduled to take place in Sigatoka, Fiji from 16-18 January 2025, the tournament is a major event on the international rugby 7s calendar.
Sixteen men’s, twelve
women’s and sixteen youth sides will feature, including renowned sides such as the New Zealand All Blacks 7s team.
Naomi Green brings a wealth of representative experience to the side.
Her impressive resume includes the North Coast Bulldogs, Mid North Coast Rugby 7s and 15s squads, as well as multiple call-ups to the Corellas NSW Country Rugby Women’s team.
Naomi was also a pivotal member of the
Laurieton Stingrays team that dominated the Mid North Coast Women’s Tackle competition this year.
“My favourite memory so far would be this season with the Stingrays,” said Naomi.
“We were considered the favourites to win as we had some incredibly talented players in our team, but it was the bond that we developed that made the difference.”
Naomi's sporting career initially began in netball, earning representative
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honours at the age of twelve with the Hastings Valley Netball Association.
Transitioning to rugby union during high school, Naomi faced limited opportunities due to the absence of a local women's competition.
Wauchope Thunder were the first local rugby club to establish a women's team, but there were no other allfemale teams available to play against.
For a year the Wauchope women’s team trained alongside the men without any matches, however their dedication paved the way for the introduction of the Mid North Coast Rugby Women's League in 2016.
Naomi's selection in the Pacific Nomads Rugby 7s team was fueled by encouragement from her friend and former teammate, Ellie Johnston.
“I'm so fortunate and
honoured to have this opportunity to play with the likes of Ellie Johnston, Renee Clarke and Jayme Averillo,” Naomi said of her selection.
“Three amazing players who are inspiring to female athletes everywhere.”
Pacific Nomads Rugby was founded in 2023 by Loveni Enari and Paddy Bowen, with the aim of broadening access and playing opportunities in Rugby Sevens.
By Luke HADFIELD
ON Wednesday, 30 October the Kew Country Club was awash in pink as 66 golfers45 women and 21 men - took to the greens to support the annual Tee Off for Breast Cancer Trials Charity Day.
Now in its eleventh year, this much-loved event raised over $2,000 for Breast Cancer Trials.
The friendly-yet-spirited competition saw Sue Finch, Jenny Hardy, and Karyn Buckley emerge victorious in the women’s category, while
Tim Sherwin, David Haggett, and Tony Denzel triumphed in the men’s event.
The day was a celebration of community spirit, with players and members turning out in vibrant pink attire and showing strong support for those affected by breast
cancer. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer diagnosed in Australian women, with around 20,000 new cases each year.
While survival rates have improved significantly - with nearly 92 percent of
women surviving at least five years post-diagnosis - the ongoing work of research organisations like Breast Cancer Trials is vital for further advancements.
Organisers expressed gratitude to all participants and donors, and indicated
they are already looking forward to an even bigger ‘Pink Day’ next year.
“It was a great day out supporting such an important cause and its always good seeing the community come together,” Club Pro Luke Garel told News Of The Area.
the PSSA State Swimming Championships.
At the State Carnival Bella participated in three events: Senior Girls Multi-Class Shot Put, Discus and 100m.
Bella didn’t place in the 100m, however her school peers made sure to cheer her on loudly while watching the live stream of the race.
In Shot Put, Bella set a new PB (personal best) as she claimed second place and the silver medal.
However, it was in the Discus that Bella truly shone, winning the gold medal with a remarkable throw of 13.42m.
The throw was a new PB for Bella, and shattered the previous state record in the T/F21 category.
Bella’s T/F21 classification has been determined by Athletics Australia, based on her genetic condition, known as Trisomy 21.
Speaking after the Championships, proud parents Heidi and Lee Fede expressed their gratitude to St Joseph's, attributing Bella's success to the school’s ability to recognise and foster her athletic ability.
They also highlighted Bella’s transformation as a result of her sporting
KCC Ladies Golf Results
By Carolynne ROSE
WEDNESDAY 6th November 31 ladies played Medal of Medals -Stroke -Nett game.
Grade A Winners. 1.MaryEllen Harrison with 69 Strokes, 2 Debra Scott with 71c/b
Grade B Winners. 1. J Stapleton with 64 Stroke, 2 R Banfield with 67 Place Getters. 3.L Forbes 69 c/b, 4 J Bevan 71, 7 C Snudden 73 c/b, 8 Quedesha. Golledge73 c/b. 9 Shelley Laing 73, 10. Catherine Ditchfield 74 c/b 11.Karyn Buckley 74.
Great Scores, Karyn Buckley, Quedesha Golledge, Karen Rumbel, Jennifer Bevan and Mary-Ellen Harrison
Kew Country Club
Men’s Veterans Golf
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RESULTS 11/11/2024 Single Par Curly Maynard Shield Day
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all hit Birdies. 9 Hole Stableford 11 ladies played the 9 Hole Stableford.
Overall Winners 1. Susan English 17 pts. 2 Marlene Russell 16 c/b
Place Getters. 3. Sue Dixson 16 c/b, 4. Carolynne Rose 16. 5 Wendy Crozier 15 c/b. Nearest the pin on 10th hole was Wendy Crozier. Friday 8th November 9
Hole Stableford Prior to the AGM. 33 ladies played this 9 Hole game prior to the AGM.
Grade A Winners 1. Marilyn Walton score 17 pts.2. Jennifer Bevan 16, 3. Jennifer Stapleton 15 c/b
Grade B Winners 1. Lee Von Holdt 18 pts, 2. Deb Sherwin17, 3. Lesley Forbes 16 c/b,
Grade C Winners. 1. Jill Blackett 18, 2. Lis Innes
15c/b, 3. Susan English 15 c/b.
Place Getters. 7 Glenda Hunt 16, 8 Crmel Krogh 15 c/b, 9. Sue Warner 15, 10. Louise Spencer 15 c/b, 11. Karyn Buckley 15 c/b12. Mary Rees 15 c/b, 13 Annette Mitchell15.
17. Di Haggett 13 c/b. Nearest to pin, Jennifer Stapleton, Deborah Sherwin and Carolynne Rose on 9th hole.
Saturday Ladies Stableford. 7 Ladies played in the Saturday comp.
Overall Winners. 1. Sue ward 39 pts. 2. Julie Howard 32 c/b
Place Getters. 3. Marilyn Watson 32 , 4. Jill Blackett 28 c/b .
Sue Ward got a birdie, and Jennifer Bevan was nearest the pin on 12th hole.
q Isabella Fede from St Joseph's Primary School (Laurieton) celebrating her state victory.
experiences.
“The impact of Bella's athletic achievements have transcended beyond the sporting arena,” Heidi said.
“Instead of Bella being identified by her disabilities, she is now being recognised for her capabilities and for what she has been able to
By Danny LLOYD
LAST Thursday KCC Men played a graded Stableford sponsored by Camden Haven Tyre & Brake. Coming to the fore were three Club stalwarts Wayne Moir (A-37), Geoff Mascord (B-40) and John Brown (C-41) – age shall not weary them! Richard Kightley picked up a handsome $97 for the 9th hole NTP jackpot. Saturday play was an ungraded Stableford sponsored by Manning Hastings Electrical - with a twist. In the teams event each group was given a magic coloured ball to be used by various players and score their points with it.
achieve.
“Bella just shone at the carnival in everything she did.
“She gained so much confidence, it was inspiring to witness.”
Heidi also shared Bella's humble response after winning the discus event.
“I did it Mummy,” Bella said.
“I won - I can’t believe I did it.”
Bella will now compete at the School Sport Australia Track and Field Championships in Sydney from 28 November to 2 December.
Several of these golf balls unfortunately found their way into the water hazards or over the boundary fences.
Playing the format flawlessly however was Adam Heslop, David Frankham, Jack Chapman and Andrew Cheers, with an incredible 42 points.
In the ungraded singles best scores were: Jack Chapman (40), Greg Lee (40), Brian Jenner (39) and Corey Almond (39).
Subsequent to the shotgun’s completion, members assembled for the AGM and Championship presentations. The committee was retained unopposed including Treasurer Graeme Morgan who also took out the NTP jackpot of $70.
TUESDAY
so
Division 1. Chris Napper
Scored 18 points and Mary Rees scored 17
Division 2. Di Haggett with 27 points, Jane Braithwaite with 24.
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By The DODGER
SATURDAY, 2nd November, Morning-Ladies Open –
Rink 1 - Di Fischer & Helene White – winners.
Rink 3 - Fiona Brassey & Glenys Webster – runnersup.
Afternoon, Men’s Pairs –
Rink 1 - Dennis Richards & Steve Smith
Rink 12 - John McCartney & Graham Fairburn
By Warren BATES
FOLLOWING a second consecutive hot and humid Thursday, it has now been decided to commence our bowls at 8.30am instead of 9.00am. This decision was made by a popular show of hands by members after this week’s bowls had to be cut short early at 11.00am due to the heat.
After the match, members enjoyed the monthly free sausage sizzle, which was a hit with everyone in attendance. This week, 34 bowlers filled six full rinks, marking the first week of increased prize money. Each winning rink’s team of three now receives $15 per player, North Haven Women's Bowling Club Ladies
By Elaine PENDER
SOME
North Haven Ladies
Tuesday, 5th November, Melbourne Cup Day –Another great day had by all at LCBC.
Wednesday, 6th November, Open Gender Pairs –
George Moss & Jan Opitz
def. Greg Dring & Paul Dovey
Thursday, 7th November, Men’s Triples –
Rink 9 - Hilton Hadfield, Reg Penney & Keith Lawton
Rink 5 - Martin Cassidy, Cliff Taylor & Phil Innes
Saturday, 9th November, Morning -
while the three runners-up rink players collect $10 each. Additionally, the first winner drawn from the nomination sheet wins $30, and the second drawn takes home $15. Raffle prizes have also been boosted, with three envelopes of $25 each up for grabs. Our weekly sponsors’ vouchers—$20 from Flipz ‘n Chipz and $10 from Taste Bakehouse continue to be popular prizes.
Once again, our winners are too numerous to mention individually but the prizes are generally evenly shared around so everybody eventually wins something. After all the prizes are paid out, our club still manages to tuck a bit away for our upcoming Christmas celebrations which are promising to be grander than
played in the Women's Senior State Fours Championship Qualifiers at Kempsey Heights Bowling Club at the weekend.
Rink 2 - Sharon
Stokmanis, Marg Tapscot & Ros Hancox def. Hazel Durrant, Eric Durrant & Nola
Scott.
Afternoon, Men’s Pairs –
Rink 1 - G. McKay & Barry Davies
Rink 4 - Ray Stokmanis & Vic Austin
One for the Diary – Water Dragon Turn Around Two Bowl Triples on Sunday, 15th December, 9am start, this is one of the Clubs better in-house days, so put a team together and enjoy.
ever this year.
Despite the heat, many bowlers showed impressive good form. Joyce Mitchell, visiting from Club North Haven, played many brilliant shots but the stand-out performance on the day was that of James Lennox who had a faultless match to skip and win decisively. The rich acclaim of all the bowlers is your reward. Congratulations!
Don’t forget to include your name on our nomination sheet at LUSC bowls corner so you can be there for Thursday bowls and the monthly meat tray raffle which includes eight $25 delicious trays from Wiggly Tails.
Until next week, keep bowling and stay healthy –you know it makes sense!
In the morning Adele Pobje, Vicky Fletcher, Kath Leo and Barbara Waddington played 4 ladies from Urunga Bowling Club. Adele's team won the match 17-15 and progressed to the Final.
The other Semi-Final
By Andrew RICHARDS
WHAT a fabulous weekend of bowls at the Kew Classic Triples Tournament, with over 84 bowlers competing from Port Macquarie, Kempsey, North Haven, Lake Cathie, Kew, Crescent Head, Comboyne and Guyra. Great bowls, good food, good organisation and most importantly great comradery made it a fantastic two day event. Everyone that competed were winners, but a few good bowlers also managed to snag some good prize money. The major winners were:
was another North Haven team - Karen Campbell, Sandra Gill, Raylene Austin and Robyn Marker played a Lake Cathie Team J Optiz, L. Watson, A.Innes and J. West who were victorious
• Jeff Dixon, Stewart Rogan and Phil Collins (1st Place)
• Chad Shingle, Glen Dickson/Andy Lloyd, Aaron Hawkins (2nd Place)
• Gary Knox, Garry Douglas, John Myer (3rd Place)
• Rob Cook, Col “Bunga” Young, Glen Clark (4th Place)
• Viv Gunter, Rob Tucker, Cliff Kerr (5th Place)
Round winners included
• Peter Hurrell, Ryan Fenning, Kyle Debreceny
• Chris Orchard, Glenn Brooker, Mark O’Neill
• Jenny O’Neill, Paul O’Neill, Mick Stanbury
• Troy Eames, Greg Darcy, Troy Nikitin Best Cards were:
and progressed to the Final playing Adele Pobje, Vicky Fletcher, Kath Leo and Barbara Waddington.
The Final was an exciting match with the North Haven team winning 15-11.
• Terry Miles, Barrie Isaac, Dean Gemmell (Saturday)
• Matt Hyde, Jason Aurish, Shane Globis (Sunday)
A big thanks to all the bowlers and organisers for make it such a great event. Photos can be seen at our website kew.bowls.com.au
In other news, Wednesday Social Bowls saw Dave Harvey, Neil Dark and Cliff Kerr take out first prize. The Runners Up were Ray Pantlin, Warren Barnes and Peter Griffith. Voucher winners were Dave Harvey, Steve McGregor, Bruce Gornall and George Wise.
Congratulations to all the ladies and well played.
The North Haven team will now play off for the Women's Senior Fours State Championship in April 2025.
By Murray WENZEL, AAP
USMAN Khawaja has brushed aside the perceived need for quick top-order Test runs as a "myth" in endorsing new Australian opening partner Nathan McSweeney.
The 25-year-old will debut against India in Perth's first Test from next Friday.
The South Australian skipper and former Queensland teammate of Khawaja's at the Bulls will be in unfamiliar territory, given he bats at No.3 for the Redbacks.
Steve Smith will shift back to his preferred No.4 after a short-lived audition to replace the retired David Warner last summer.
Warner struck at 70 runs per 100 balls in 143 firstclass games, while the more measured McSweeney's strike rate is 42 in 34 firstclass matches.
Khawaja scores slightly quicker than McSweeney but laughed off the suggestion Australia's Test fortunes would be scuppered by a lower scoring rate against
the new ball.
"I don't know where this myth started that you need someone to score really fast to do well," he said on Wednesday.
"You've got five days to do it ... I don't know why you need to score fast.
"Opening's as much about scoring runs as it is about being able to absorb.
"Davey was special; he could score runs while absorbing but he didn't do it (score fast) every time.
"He was consistent; out there and setting a platform, and Nathan does that very well."
McSweeney, an offspinning No.6, was yet to cement his place at the Bulls when he left for Adelaide seeking what he figured would be greater opportunities in 2021.
He's flourished since and relished the responsibility of captaincy, Khawaja joking a haircut to remove the "boofy curls" had also helped his cause.
Commentary has centred around McSweeney's task of
q Usman Khawaja says it's a myth opening batsmen need to score quick in a five-day match.
adapting to the new role at the top of the order.
But Khawaja, himself a former No.3, said he shouldn't overthink it.
"There's no guarantees in cricket... but he doesn't have to do anything different," Khawaja said.
"Just repeat the process. He's been able to handle the pressure at Shield level.
"When you look at his demeanour, the way he
plays, you do kind of feel over a longer period of time he'll be able to handle the scrutiny, the pressure of Test cricket."
Khawaja on Wednesday detailed plans to link his Usman Khawaja Foundation annually with the Gabba Test, which will this year be the third in the series from December 14.
It's purpose is to assist youth from refugee,
immigrant, Indigenous, rural, remote and low-socio economic backgrounds through cricket and educational programs.
The fundraiser will include a pre-Test lunch, with proceeds from the gate and an auction including Pakistan star Babar Azam's Test shirt going to the charity.
"We've got the pink Test in Sydney," Khawaja said of
the
"We're trying to make the Usman Khawaja Foundation a part of the Gabba Test.
"I didn't speak English (when arriving in Australia from Pakistan as a child)... cricket broke down the barriers for me.
"I never felt isolated when I played sport."
Bonny
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FRIDAY
TEN, 7.30pm
Jamie Oliver (pictured) is so keen to make cooking as easy and fuss-free as possible that it wouldn’t be surprising if the affable chef released a series (and of course, a tie-in cookbook) where he whips up delicious meals without a single dish, tool or appliance – perhaps even a meal that cleans the dishes for you? Oliver’s passion for making our lives both healthier and simpler is clear: this new entry shows us how to save time in the kitchen on weekdays with some clever tricks, batch recipes and pantry essentials to keep on hand.
FRIDAY, November 15
6.00 News. 9.00
SATURDAY
TEN, 6.30pm
Packed with catchy tunes crafted by Hamilton scribe Lin-Manuel Miranda, this animated Disney musical blooms with colour and captivating Colombian flair as it tells the story of matriarch Abuela (voice of María Cecilia Botero) and her exceptional descendants. Their enchanted home, Casita, grants each of them a magical gift – that is, all except 15-year-old Mirabel (pictured, Brooklyn NineNine’s Stephanie Beatriz). After her cousin Antonio turns five and gains the ability to speak to animals, Casita’s magic begins to fade, but Mirabel is the only one who can see it – at first. Her quest to save the family weaves a powerful tale about compassion, empathy and the invisible burdens many of us carry. A welcome change from the traditional Disney princess tales, Encanto casts a spell.
MONDAY MURDER IN A
SEVEN, 9pm
If a murder mystery can be considered pleasant, this is it. Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland, pictured) needs to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work, so he moves to a quiet, coastal town in the Canadian province of British Columbia. But, far from finding the quiet life, Karl quickly learns the gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets. He will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective to solve the murders that continue to wash up on his shore. Karl also doesn’t expect to find romance, but is drawn to local librarian Cassandra (Kristin Kreuk, Smallville). It’s as soothing as crime gets.
3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Wonders Of Scotland. (R) 4.30 Jeopardy! (R) 4.55 Letters And Numbers. (R) 5.25 Mastermind Aust. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Date With Danger. (2021, Mav, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 MOVIE: Dancing Through Christmas. (2021, PGa, R) 2.00 Pointless.
Rage. (PG) 6.30 SBS World News.
Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars.
Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (Mav)
Castle Secrets.
Kennedy. 10.15 SBS World News Late. 10.45 The Lesson. (Mal)
12.25 The Wall: The Chateau Murder. (Mav, R)
2.55 Inside The Modelling Agency. (R)
3.50 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Better Homes And Gardens. Melissa King explores The Calyx. 8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Big Reveal. (Final, PG) Landscape designer Jamie Durie reveals his eco-masterpiece.
9.30 Murder In The Goldfields. (Madv, R) Caroline Overington investigates three murders in the sparse desert of the Western Australian Goldfields.
11.30 GetOn Extra.
12.00 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Forests. (PGa, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: Spencer. (2021, Mal) Diana Spencer decides to end her marriage. Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall. 11.00 Inside Beverly Hills. (PGm) 11.50 MOVIE: Dancing Through Christmas. (2021, PGa, R)
1.35 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Drive TV. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. Presented by Jamie Oliver.
8.30 Matlock. (PGa, R) Matty settles into her new role at Jacobson Moore. Olympia takes on a lawsuit involving a developmentally delayed teenager. 9.30 NCIS. (Mad, R) As NCIS mourns the loss of Ducky, the agents find comfort in working on one of his unfinished cases.
10.40 10’s Late News.
6.00
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (Return) 8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R) 9.15 1968: A Year Of War, Turmoil And Beyond. (M, R) 10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals) 11.10 Paris Paris. (PGals, R) 12.05 Hope. (Madlv, R)
2.20 Face To Face. (Ma, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A passenger is concealing something in her luggage.
7.30 MOVIE: The Sound Of Music. (1965, G, R) A woman becomes governess to an Austrian family. Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer. 11.10 MOVIE: Last Night In Soho. (2021, MA15+alv, R) Anya Taylor-Joy.
1.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 1. Highlights.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Gladiator. (2000, Mav, R) A Roman general seeks revenge. Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix.
10.35 MOVIE: Conan The Barbarian. (2011, MA15+sv, R) Jason Momoa.
12.40 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (Ms, R)
1.35 Surfing Australia TV. (PGl, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
Fisk. (Ml)
Plum. (Mls)
I Was Actually There: Woomera Detention Centre Breakout. (PG, R)
9.55 You Can’t Ask That. (Madl, R) 10.55 Miniseries: Marriage. (Final, Ml, R) 11.55 Miniseries: Why Didn’t They Ask Evans? (Mav, R)
12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered: Nature’s Great Divide. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Nancy Drew. (2007, PG) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.
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6am The Man
Who Knew Infinity. Continued. (2015, PG) 6.40 Emu Runner. (2018, PG) 8.30 Limelight. (1952, PG) 11.00 The Conference. (2022, M, German) 1.05pm The Program. (2015, M) 3.00 The Bridge On The River Kwai. (1957, PG) 6.00 Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Ava. (2020, MA15+) 10.20 5 To 7. (2014, M) 12.10am While We’re Young. (2014, M) 2.00 Hamburger Hill. (1987, MA15+) 4.05 The Program. (2015, M)
Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.05 Such Was Life. (PGa, R) 3.15 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 5.05 Wonders Of Scotland. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Venice From Above: City On Water.
9.45 JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass. (Mav, R) 11.50 Waterman: Duke –Ambassador Of Aloha. (PG, R)
1.35 Royal Autopsy. (MA15+s, R) 3.20 How To Get Fit Fast. (R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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6am Morning Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Supercars C’ship. Adelaide 500. Qualifying and support races. 3.00 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race 23. 6.00 Pawn Stars. 7.00 AFL Women’s Pre-Game. 7.30 Football. AFL Women’s. Semi-final.
6am Children’s Programs. 12.40pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Black – Victini And Reshiram. (2011) 2.40 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: White – Victini And Zekrom. (2011) 4.40 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.40 MOVIE: The Flintstones. (1994) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets. (2002, PG) 10.45 MOVIE: The Adjustment Bureau. (2011, M) 12.50am Late Programs.
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6am Race. (2016, PG) 8.30 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 10.05 The City Of Lost Children. (1995, M, French) 12.05pm While We’re Young. (2014, M) 2.00 The Last Wave. (1977, PG) 4.00 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 6.20 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 8.30 Rendition. (2007, MA15+) 10.45 Mama, I’m Home. (2021, M, Russian) 12.45am The Survivor. (2021, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl)
8.35 Tsunami: The Wave That Shook The World. The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
10.35 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R) 11.45 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 12. Adelaide 500. Day 2. Highlights. 12.45 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Premiere, Mlv) A detective returns to her home town. 10.00 9News Late.
10.30 See No Evil: The Man In The Cowboy Hat. (Mav)
The First 48: Jackpot. (Mav)
World’s Greatest Natural Icons. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Southside Flyers v UC Capitals. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 5.30 MOVIE: Agent Cody Banks. (2003, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Superman Returns. (2006, M) 10.45 MOVIE: The Brothers Grimsby. (2016, MA15+) 12.30am Gotham. 1.30 Love After Lockup. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05
R) 3.55 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.25 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Flash Of
Genius. Continued. (2008, PG) 7.45 The Great Dictator. (1940, PG) 10.00 5 To 7. (2014, M) 11.50 The Justice Of Bunny King. (2021, M) 1.45pm Race. (2016, PG) 4.15 Phil Tippett: Mad Dreams And Monsters. (2019, PG) 5.50 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 7.30 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 9.45 Broker. (2022, M, Korean) 12.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys. (PG)
8.30 The Zelensky Story. (Final, PG) 9.30 World’s Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Babylon Berlin. (Manv)
12.45 Son Of. (MA15+av, R) 2.25 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Premiere, Mav) A detective moves to a quiet, coastal town only to encounter numerous murder mysteries. 10.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 11.30 The Latest: Seven News. 12.00 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals)
Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
Home Shopping.
Sunrise 5am News.
Sunrise. 6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (Final, PGl) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge and Manu Feildel. 9.10 Defying Gravity: Curtain Rises On Wicked. (PGl) A behindthe-scenes look at Wicked 10.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav)
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6am Morning Programs. 6.10 The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 7.50 After The Storm. (2016, PG, Japanese) 10.00 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 11.40 Mama, I’m Home. (2021, M, Russian) 1.40pm Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 3.55 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 6.05 Tourism. (2017) 7.30 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 9.25 Hounds. (2023, M, Berber) 11.10 Late Programs.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 The Adventures Of Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Michael Mosley: Wonders Of The Human Body.
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (Malv)
9.30 The Old Man. (MA15+v)
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Maxima. (Premiere, Mls)
12.10 Miniseries: DI Ray. (Malv, R)
3.40 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Weekly Football Wrap. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.50 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Empire Of The Sun. (1987, PG) 11.20 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie
Show. 6.25 Tourism. (2017) 7.50 Like Father, Like Son. (2013, PG, Japanese) 10.05 We’ll Be Young And Beautiful. (2018, M, Italian) 11.45 Broker. (2022, M, Korean) 2.05pm The Kids Are Alright. (2021, PG, Spanish) 3.45 After The Storm. (2016, PG, Japanese) 5.55 Malcolm. (1986, PG) 7.30 Iron Sky. (2012, M) 9.15 Iron Sky 2. (2019, M) 10.55 Clean. (2021, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
THURSDAY, November 21
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Doctor
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (Final, PGav)
8.30 The Big Trip. (PGal) The teams travel to Streaky Bay, where Lehmo teaches Dilruk to drive.
9.30 First Dates UK. (Ma) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
10.35 The Latest: Seven News.
11.05 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGal, R)
12.05 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) 1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Left Off The Map. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45
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The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R) 1.40 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.10 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 Osher Günsberg: A World Of Pain. (Mads)
9.40 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Premiere, Malv)
10.45 SBS World News Late.
11.15 Miniseries: The Typist. (Masv, R)
12.20 Pandore. (MA15+av, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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WorldWatch.
The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hustle. 1.25 Who Killed The WCW? 2.20 Ice Cowboys. 3.15 Cook Up Bitesize. 3.20 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.55 WorldWatch. 5.55 Adam Eats The 80s. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Greatest Escapes With Morgan Freeman. 10.10 Invisible Nation. 11.45 Late Programs.
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6am Malcolm. Continued. (1986, PG) 7.05 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 8.55 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 10.35 Australian Rules. (2002, M) 12.25pm Hounds. (2023, M, Berber) 2.10 Tourism. (2017) 3.35 Without A Clue. (1988, PG) 5.35 Another Mother’s Son. (2017, PG) 7.30 The Last Vermeer. (2019, M) 9.40 Hurricane. (2018, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Police search for illegal firearms. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PGa) Documents the work of the highway patrol.
8.30 The Front Bar: Year In Review. (Ml) A lighter look at the world of sport. 10.00 Nurse Georgie Carroll Sista Flow 2.0. (Mals)
11.45 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
12.45 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm)
8.30 ARIA Awards. (Mls) 10.10 9News Late. 10.40 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (Madl, R) 11.55 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav) 12.50 Hello SA. (PG) 1.20 Talking Honey. 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30
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Saturday 23rd November 9am till 2pm, cnr Bayside
By Kim AMBROSE
‘Bella’ Fede, a talented athlete from St Joseph's Primary School Laurieton, has returned to Camden Haven with a haul of gold and silver medals after breaking both personal and state athletic records.
Bella recently attended the NSW Primary Schools Sports Association (PSSA) State Athletics Championships, held at Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre from 23-24 October.
More than 2200 students competed, including a record 109 athletes in Multi-Class (MC) categories.
Prior to the PSSA State Championships Bella had already demonstrated her sporting prowess at both the Lismore Diocesan and Polding Athletics Carnivals, as well as
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