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Navigating life's challenges together
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journey to secure Maureen's hand started more than six decades ago.
Maureen had decided to follow in her mother's footsteps and pursue a career in nursing, and it was through the profession that the couple’s paths first crossed.
Graeme's mother required regular medical care, including fortnightly injections at the local GP where Maureen’s mother worked.
While Graeme waited for his mum to receive her treatment, Maureen would deliberately engage him in conversation.
One particular evening, Maureen found herself in need of a partner to accompany her to a party.
Graeme eagerly accepted the invitation to join her and the rest is history.
At the age of 22, their wedding marked the beginning of a journey filled with love, joy and shared memories.
Graeme and Maureen went on to have four wonderful children - two boys and two girls.
The couple said the arrival of each child added a new dimension of love, responsibility and fulfilment to their lives.
As their family expanded, so too did their circle of joy.
Maureen and Graeme now have eleven grandchildren; a source of endless happiness and cherished moments.
“We have had a wonderful happy life together,” Maureen told News Of The Area (NOTA).
“We have had our challenges but have overcome them.”
The couple moved to Camden Haven in 2008 to “begin the next stage of our lives” after holidaying in the area for years.
“However, fate had a different plan for us when one of our daughters fell seriously ill just three months into our retirement,” Maureen said.
“This led to Graeme and I taking on the responsibility of raising our daughter's three children while she battled with her illness in hospital for several years.
“Despite the challenges we were going
their 60th wedding anniversary with a kiss.
to face, we both viewed this as a privilege rather than a burden.
“Even though our situation was difficult at times, the kids were great and brought so much love and joy to our lives.”
Graeme aptly pointed out to NOTA that “marriage can be challenging at times, especially in today's world”.
“However, our marriage was relatively easy, because we got on together and found happiness in a simple life.
“We also had mutual interests including our work so we could share what happened during the course of our day and this helped us to stay connected.”
Maureen said the pair have “rarely had
a disagreement”.
“We might have different opinions but we have never had a cross word in our lives and I hope we won’t for a few more years to come,” she said.
“We are both really tolerant and when faced with challenges we have always made the most of the situation.
“We always have and still do everything together.
“Everyday we get our thermos and fill it with coffee and head out together for a little walk.
“Our love of family and finding pleasure in the simple things has kept our marriage strong.”
Hospital nursing boost
By Sue STEPHENSON
NURSING staff have welcomed news that Port Macquarie Base Hospital will become one of the first in regional NSW to roll out new Safe Staffing levels.
The boost will see more staff in the hospital’s emergency department with recruitment underway to fill thirteen new positions.
Numbers will be based on a one-to-one nursing care ratio for generally occupied ED resuscitation beds on all shifts, and one nurse to three generally occupied ED treatment spaces and short-stay unit beds on all shifts.
The new levels will occur in phases over the next three years.
Nursing and Midwives Association General Secretary, Michael Whaites, said while it was pleasing to see regional
hospitals included early in the statewide roll out, members were frustrated by the slow implementation.
“Right across NSW, the public health system is struggling to recruit and retain the staff it needs to operate our hospitals due to poor pay and unbearable workloads,” he said in a media statement.
“As a result, many skilled and experienced clinicians are leaving the profession.”
Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams said the announcement was welcome news “considering the consistent increase in presentations at Port Macquarie Base Hospital”.
“We know that in the 2023/24 financial year, there were over 51,000 presentations to the ED and therefore increasing staffing levels is a necessary response.
“The nursing and medical staff do an incredible job in often challenging and stressful situations.”
q Maureen and Graeme celebrating
SERVICE HONOURED
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Park with the local veterans community to participate in the inaugural Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) commemoration service.
This solemn event was held to recognise and remember the brave men and women of Australia’s armed forces who participated in various campaigns in the Middle East following the 9/11 terrorist attacks in America in 2001.
Laurieton RSL sub-Branch
President Allan ‘Buster’ Beatty served as the Master of Ceremonies for the service.
Mr Beatty, who served in the Middle East in 2006, highlighted the importance of such commemorations.
“It is important that we never lose sight of the significance of these commemoration services.
“Australia has had longrunning involvements in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
“Over the span of 20 years, more than 40,000 Australian Defence Force personnel have served in or directly supported these operations since 2001.”
The service paid special tribute to the 43 servicemen who did not return home and acknowledged the many others who continue to face physical and mental challenges resulting from their service.
As the Middle East conflict stands as Australia’s longest war, it holds significant
historical and emotional weight.
The main address was delivered by Sergeant Joshua Thomas of the Land Warfare Centre North Queensland, who eloquently honoured the sacrifices and contributions of his fellow servicemen and women.
During the service, Jason Gill, President of the Port Macquarie RSL sub-Branch, read the MEAO Honour Roll, a poignant reminder of the 43 servicemen who lost their lives in the conflict.
The atmosphere was further heightened by piper Keith Robinson, whose performance accompanied the laying of wreaths on the cenotaph.
The ceremony concluded with bugler Ian Franks performing the Last Post and Rouse, a traditional and moving tribute.
Following the service, attendees were invited to join the RSL sub-Branch for refreshments at Laurieton United Services Club, encouraging community and support among those who gathered to honour Australia's armed forces.
This inaugural commemoration marks a significant step in acknowledging and remembering the sacrifices made by Australia's military personnel in the Middle East, ensuring that their service and dedication are never forgotten.
q Many in the community came to pay their respects.
q Wreaths laid at the cenotaph at Laurie Memorial Park.
‘Non-negotiable act of respect’
By Sue STEPHENSON
THE Camden Haven and Hastings communities have made it clear that Council’s Acknowledgement of Country is “non-negotiable”.
Mayor Peta Pinson’s bid to add migrants and veterans to the official statement of respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples threatened to dominate Thursday’s ordinary meeting in Laurieton.
Cr Pinson had added a Notice of Motion to the agenda that was based on a misreading of Reconciliation Australia’s publicly available advice.
The error, proposed changes, and the fact they were raised while NAIDOC Week celebrations were still underway, sparked an angry backlash that led to the motion being dropped on Tuesday, 16 July.
“I think that motion was a way of colonising Birrbay protocol,” cultural consultant Arlene Mehan told News Of The Area.
Founder of Port Macquarie EaTs, Ella Crepaz said the Acknowledgement was a “non-negotiable act of respect”.
Camden Haven woman Margaret Turnbull asked why
only migrants and veterans were being considered.
“What about all the volunteers that do a good job?” she said.
Cr Pinson’s statement advising that the motion had been dropped, did not include an apology.
Instead, it criticised the community response and maintained that her proposed changes were an improvement.
“Off the back of the extremely disappointing and in some cases vitriolic feedback I have received on this item, I have decided to withdraw the motion from the upcoming Council meeting.
“I do this as it was never my intention to hurt or offend anyone in our community, with a suggested enhancement.”
Ms Mehan, who is a Birrbay woman (also spelled Birpai) said a formal apology was warranted.
“I think there’s a lot of education to be done in this space, and we are at a pivotal moment to do this ahead of the next [council] election.”
Cr Rachel Sheppard welcomed the withdrawal of the motion.
“Well done to the community for achieving
this result through dozens and dozens of respectful, educational and personalised emails,” she said.
The Acknowledgement of Country is delivered at the start of an event or meeting as an act of reconciliation.
It is specifically extended to the traditional custodians of the land.
Reconciliation Australia’s advice is that the wording can be changed but not the sentiment: “...just be sincere and, if possible, do some research on the Country you are acknowledging.”
Council’s own website acknowledges that the “Birpai people are the traditional custodians of our local Country”.
To First Nations people, “Country” (with a capital “C”) refers to the lands, waterways and seas to which they are connected.
It does not refer to the countries from which people emigrate.
Cr Pinson, who is retiring at this September’s local government election, questioned why no-one had complained before.
“For the past two years I have been very publicly delivering what I thought was an inclusive message
to our community by acknowledging our First Nations people, and in addition, our migrants who helped build the great multinational country we are today and our service men and women who have protected our freedoms and our way of life.”
The message Cr Pinson has been delivering is lengthy and comprises several distinct paragraphs, which could be construed as separate statements.
The agenda confirmed
the intention was for them to be merged and formalised.
The proposed change read:
“I acknowledge that we are gathered on Birpai Land and I pay my respect to the Birpai Elders both past and present and those emerging.
“I also extend that respect to all other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people present.
“I also acknowledge and respect the many migrants that came to this great country and who helped
to build it into the rich and diverse multicultural Australia we are today.
“And lastly, to our veterans both past and present, who have fought for the freedoms we enjoy today, such as the freedom of speech, freedom of choice and democratic freedoms to express our views.”
It should be noted here that Australia is one of the few western democracies that does not have Freedom of Speech enshrined in its Constitution.
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q Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Peta Pinson. Photo: file. q Birrbay woman Arlene Mehan. Photo: supplied.
John’s 50 years on-air
By Sue STEPHENSON
RADIO listeners have been tuning in to hear the voice of an O’Callaghan for almost seven decades.
The family name is synonymous with commercial broadcasting, especially in the Camden Haven and Hastings region where John O’Callaghan continues to ride the airwaves every weekday.
The Super Radio Mid North Coast presenter has just celebrated several milestones: his 65th birthday,
his 50th year as a radio broadcaster and his 24th year with Radio 531-FM 93.5.
He describes broadcasting to the communities of the Mid North Coast - from Laurieton and Kendall, to Nambucca Heads and Urunga - as “amazing”.
“We have so many superstars, from our huge supply of volunteers and amazing entrepreneurs, to sporting legends, current, future and past,” he told News Of The Area.
“And I’m lucky to meet
and talk to so many.”
For John, a career behind the microphone was a given.
His Dad was 2UE radio legend Gary O’Callaghan, who dominated the ratings in Sydney for 50 years.
Gary pioneered the breakfast show format, realtime news reporting, and those all-important traffic updates.
He and his wife Dorothy retired to Wauchope in 2003, not long after John had moved to the area.
For a few years, Gary
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presented a program on Port Macquarie’s 2MC.
He died in 2017, aged 83, while Dorothy died four years later, aged 91.
“I know my Dad always said he wouldn’t know how to do a ‘real’ job and I can only agree with him.”
John was just fifteen when he started working alongside his father at 2UE, at first as a Panel Operator and Production Assistant.
“When he (Dad) started, it was live radio plays and broadcasting orchestras,”
John said.
“I worked through the vinyl and tape era, editing with a razor blade and splicing tape.
“Now it’s all computers and digitisation.”
John’s first on-air role was at 2KO in Newcastle.
From there he worked at 2KA in Penrith, 2NZ Inverell,
2WG Wagga, 2CS in Coffs Harbour, 4AK Toowoomba and 2GZ Orange.
It was then on to the Hastings where he started on-air on Australia Day, 2000, and clearly decided to stay put.
“Everyone is so friendly and it feels like we are one happy group, lucky enough to talk to and meet some amazing people.”
q John O’Callaghan celebrating his 65th birthday and 50 years behind the mic. Photo: supplied.
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Books give back
By Kim AMBROSE
MANNING the sales desk
on Sunday 14 July for the biannual Rotary Club of Laurieton book sale were dedicated local volunteers Graeme Blackett and Jenny Peters.
This long-standing event, which first began in Laurieton over 20 years ago, relies solely on book donations in order to take place.
Mr Blackett expressed gratitude for the
overwhelming support received from the community.
“The book sale is one of our biggest fundraisers and we have been well supported by the local community,” he said.
“We run three major fundraisers throughout the year - book sales, our recycling project and the ‘200 Club’.”
The primary objective of the Rotary book sale is to support a wide range of community initiatives, both
locally and internationally.
The club's board decides how to allocate funds based on current priorities.
At home, the club supports initiatives such as breakfast programs in local schools and providing essential items like baby bundles to those in need.
On an international level, the club provides ‘ShelterBoxes’ to countries affected by natural disasters and contributes to the installation of toilets in Nepal for female students
to be able to attend school.
Jenny Peters shared her passion for involvement in Rotary, highlighting the rewarding experience of volunteering at a community level.
“I love being part of the Laurieton Rotary group,” she said.
“It is a great activity and we would love to see more members.”
The Rotary Club of Laurieton was chartered in January 1966.
It holds weekly meetings to foster camaraderie and plan upcoming activities.
The Rotary board meets monthly to oversee strategic decisions and
resource allocations.
The Club is always seeking new members who like having fun, are eager to contribute to meaningful
causes, and enjoy making a difference to the lives of others, both locally and internationally.
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Camden Haven Chamber of Commerce is not your typical Chamber. Its focus is on finding untapped opportunities where you least expect them.
We ran our second social media workshop on marketing with a full house; it was fantastic to see the quality of work produced on the night in the room.
The Members Portal on www.visitcamdenhaven.com.au is live. We now have a home for all members to log on and share the latest events, promotions, and initiatives from the region for everyone.
THE INAUGURAL CAMDEN HAVEN EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Save the date – Friday, 8 November 2024.
The Excellence Awards celebrate our local businesses and volunteers from Lake Cathie to Comboyne and everywhere in between… you are invited!
Keep an eye out on social media, our emails, and our website for further details on how you can nominate your favourite businesses and volunteers in Camden Haven and beyond.
It is a night of celebration and excellence for all.
CAMDEN HAVEN GIFT CARD
Would you like the gift card program to be revitalised, renewed or retired?
The Camden Haven Gift Card, an EFTPOS and gift voucher combined, has been available for the past four years.
The sole purpose was to support any participating business across the Camden Haven with EFTPOS facilities.
The concept is that the cards are designed to keep spending in Camden Haven, for Camden Haven, and the Chamber 100% agrees with this.
The question is not whether you have used them but whether you will support this initiative if we revitalise this project.
Yes or No?
Scan the QR code and have your say!
If you have any questions or suggestions or need help with your projects, please email the team hello@visitcamdenhaven.com.au
Have a great day, Rod Bucton President
q Jenny Peters and Graeme Blackett of the Laurieton Rotary Club manning the sales desk.
q Felicity Stelling all smiles with Jenny Peters and Graeme Blackett after her $2 purchase of ‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare’.
q Some of the many books kindly donated by locals to help fund community projects.
Retail ban to honour Anzac Day
By Luke HADFIELD
IN a significant move to further preserve the sanctity of Anzac Day, the NSW Government has announced an extended ban on opening hours for large retailers on Anzac Day beginning April 25, 2025.
This move places NSW alongside Western Australia as the only states in Australia with an all-day retail ban on this solemn occasion.
Previously, retail restrictions in NSW were lifted at 1pm.
The new legislation exempts small businesses and non-retail entities from the ban, allowing them to operate as usual.
Pubs and clubs will also continue to remain open, as they have traditionally done.
NSW Premier Chris Minns described the decision as an effort
to curb the “creeping commercialism” he believes is detracting from the day's significance.
“For Australians, no occasion could be more solemn or significant than Anzac Day,” Mr Minns stated.
Anzac Day, a day of profound importance for Australians, commemorates the service and sacrifice of the country’s military personnel.
The move to impose an all-day retail ban has been met with widespread approval from RSL NSW, members of the public, and various commentators.
This change contrasts sharply with the 2023 policy decision by the Federal Government, which allowed public servants to opt to work on Anzac Day and take a day off at another time, a decision that faced some criticism.
Allan Beatty, President of the Laurieton RSL sub-Branch, expressed his support for the new announcement.
“The recent announcement is really good as commemorations are for the families and friends of veterans also,” Beatty told News Of The Area.
“This will be great for the five local schools who support us on Anzac Day, allowing more parents and relatives to join in.
“Our local community really supports us, and we are thankful for that.”
As the state prepares for this new regulation, it is clear that the emphasis will be on preserving the sanctity and solemnity of Anzac Day, ensuring it remains a day dedicated to remembrance and respect for those who have served and sacrificed for Australia.
q It's hoped more people will commemorate veterans on Anzac day if shops stay closed. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS.
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DYING TO KNOW DAY NEWS OF THE AREA
End-of-life expo
AS a community, we often shy away from conversations about death and end-of-life planning.
However, such discussions are a crucial part of our collective journey, and Dying to Know Day aims to bring these conversations to the forefront.
Celebrated annually on August 8, Dying to Know Day emphasises the importance of personalising final arrangements and nurturing community bonds.
This year, our local celebration kicks off early with the Living Well and Endof-Life Mini Expo in Laurieton on July 25 from 11am to 2pm at the Laurieton United Services Club.
This free community event is dedicated to fostering open dialogues about death, dying, and end-of-life planning.
The expo will cover a broad range of topics, from retirement planning to endof-life decisions, addressing the pivotal question: what happens next?
One of the central themes of this year’s Dying to Know Day is feeling supported by
the community and being inspired by our own wishes for the end of life, dispelling the notion that planning must be done alone.
The Mini Expo will feature live question and answer sessions with experts who will address queries on selling homes, wills, probate, end-of-life matters, community support groups, and funeral planning.
Whether you're curious about estate planning, palliative care, or grief support, this event provides a valuable platform to learn and engage openly.
Throughout the Expo, you will have the chance to discuss your wishes and meet with community support groups in informal settings designed to enhance understanding and foster insightful dialogues on these sensitive topics.
The event aims to break down the stigma surrounding discussions about death and grief, creating a more supportive and informed community.
For more information about the event, contact Michelle at 02 6527 9710.
Join NSW Trustee and Guardian at 'Dying to Know Day' on Thursday 25 July 2024.
This event is free and requires no registration.
Learn more about NSW Trustee and Guardian. Time: 11am–2pm Place: Laurieton United Services Club, 2 Seymour Street, Laurieton
q The Living Well and Endof-Life Mini Expo comes to Laurieton on July 25.
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OPINION & LETTERS
HYPOTHETICAL
Taking a Legal Look
Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN
By Manny WOOD
Supreme Court warfare
JOHN served in the Navy between 1940 and 1945.
He earned several war medals for his courageous service.
When John died in 1975, his widow gave his war medals to their eldest son, Matthew. Matthew treasured the medals and kept them all his life.
He was a keen attender of Anzac day ceremonies and proudly wore the medals during these occasions.
When Matthew recently passedaway, his will left the whole of his estate to his only child, Wendy.
Matthew’s will made no specific mention of the medals.
Matthew’s brother, Gary says that Matthew gave him the medals before his death and says they do not pass to Wendy under the will.
Unfortunately, the matter proceeds to determination in the Supreme Court and is registered in the Probate list.
Gary gives evidence that he and Matthew often attended military ceremonies together and following the last dawn service that they attended, Matthew said to him: “The medals are now yours. Keep them safe.”
Gary says that he should receive the medals because it was “family tradition”.
He also says that at Matthew’s funeral, Wendy promised to give him the medals.
The Court notes that Gary did not have a clear recollection of the alleged conversations regarding the medals and in rejecting his version of the events, infers that Matthew had in fact asked Gary to act as a mere temporary custodian of the medals.
The Court states that Gary had not established that there was “intention” to make a gift of the medals, that there was “acceptance” of the gifts, nor “delivery” of the gifts.
Gary is ordered to deliver the medals to Wendy and declares her as the legal owner.
On the basis of the ruling, the Court encourages Wendy to allow family members to borrow the medals for military ceremonies.
The Court also exercises its discretion to cap the legal costs that Wendy can recover from Gary at just $2,500.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law 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.
Consult community on headland management
DEAR News Of The Area,
I WOULD like to add some further points to the article ‘Vegetation of View’ published in the paper on Friday 28 June, which weren’t articulated in that article in which I was quoted.
Firstly, we are talking about the Camden Head Headland which is zoned RE1 (Recreational) which includes the historic Pilot Station which was, when operational, a working pilot station that monitored the bar and river for the safety of all who used it.
Given the overgrown nature of the haphazardly planted vegetation over the years for which there is no master plan nor has there been any community consultation, it is impossible to assess the safety of the bar and river from the lookout.
The Council’s own signs identify a Pilot Station Lookout.
There is nothing to look at from the lookout.
The management of the pilot station seems to be at odds with State and
Federal regulations applying to various heritage acts.
The management of the station is totally at odds with Australian legal obligations as a signatory to the Burra Charter under which the pilot station is preserved.
That is, its usage and purpose cannot be changed even if the station is not operational as such.
The current overgrown planted vegetation precludes the pilot station achieving and maintaining its past operational purpose.
The pilot station, the Camden Head headland and lookout under their Burra Charter and RE1 zoning need to be returned to the community and the community consulted on their ongoing management.
Something that hasn’t happened in the past.
Regards, Greg OSBORNE, Camden Head.
Start your engines
By Luke HADFIELD
CAR enthusiasts are revving up for the 2024 Laurieton Vintage Motor Club (LVMC) Show and Shine, set to take place on Sunday 1 September from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
The event will be held at the Laurieton United Services Club.
Founded in 2016, the LVMC is a not-forprofit organisation dedicated to promoting the restoration and preservation of vintage motor vehicles in a friendly and social atmosphere.
This year’s Show and Shine promises to be a spectacular display of automotive history, featuring approximately 80 classic cars and motorcycles from various car clubs and community members from the surrounding area.
Attendees can look forward to a range of attractions, including a BBQ managed by members of the Laurieton Men’s Shed.
The Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) will also be open with their cafe offering coffee, light meals, cakes, and a bistro serving quality lunches.
Spectator entry is free, with voting for the
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
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Dear Jasminda,
I'm worried about my father and his somewhat rash decision making. Some months after losing his wife, just short of 80, he decided to pack up his life in a quiet seaside retirement town and go to Spain. After five days he bought a house. Now he's looking at land options for growing olive trees. He goes out every night. I think he's out of control. More to the point, how am I ever going to sort out his affairs?
Perplexed Becca P.
Hola Becca,
IT is easy to be alarmed when a loved one takes an unexpected direction (in this case Malaga via Amsterdam). In our minds they are getting a bit doddery, in their minds they are young enough to run media empires (Murdoch), cavort across a stage with moves like Jagger (Jagger), be President of the USA (Biden/Trump). Why can't they just watch tele, prune rose bushes and join a Sudoku challenge? In your father's defence, he doesn't sound like the sort of man who'd be content in a retirement home, the teasing lyrics of Doris Day's Sentimental Journey lulling him into a nostalgic funk. No, he sounds like a man who'd rather wake to the smell of patatas bravas and calamares a la Romana than porridge, and something less definable, like regret.
Encourage his self-determination and maybe brush up on your conversational Spanish so you can visit as often as possible. At the rate he's going, I doubt there will be any affairs left for you to sort out.
Aprovecha el dia, Jasminda.
People’s Choice award available through a gold coin donation.
There will also be a raffle, with all profits from the day going to support local charities Camden Haven at 3 and the Laurieton Men’s Shed.
“We have two great local community groups that will be supported by the event,” said event coordinator Steve Mclean.
Exhibitors are invited to arrive between 7:00am and 10:00am, with a $10 cash entry fee for their vehicles.
Judging will cover nine categories, ensuring a diverse range of classic cars and motorcycles will be recognised.
The categories being judged include:
q The Laurieton Vintage Motor Club Show and Shine is expecting a great turnout.
People’s Choice, Shannon’s Choice, Australian Pre-1970, Australian 1970 to 1994, NonAustralian 1960 to 1994, Non-Australian Pre1960, Motorbike Pre-1994, Hot Rod, and NonDriver.
Mr Mclean expressed his enthusiasm for this year’s event, emphasising the importance of community support and the charitable impact of the proceeds.
Further information and updates can be sought by following the Laurieton Vintage Motor Club group on Facebook.
Don't miss the chance to witness a stunning array of vintage vehicles while supporting a good cause at the 2024 Laurieton Vintage Motor Club Show and Shine.
Station accessibility feedback
FEEDBACK is being sought on how to make local train stations safer and more accessible.
Transport for NSW Executive Director Regional Community and Place Anthony Hayes said the Safe Accessible Transport (SAT) program aims to make public transport safe, inclusive and easy to use for all passengers.
“This especially applies to people with a disability, the elderly, people with prams or luggage and others who may experience mobility issues,” Mr Hayes said.
“We’re looking at improving accessibility and safety at stations like Nambucca Heads, Macksville, Urunga, Sawtell, Kempsey, Kendall and Wingham.”
Transport for NSW is engaging with various local groups to help inform the concept designs for these stations, including people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and women from the local community.
“We need to help our local communities feel safe and empowered to use their local
train station,” Mr Hayes said.
“Women and parents of children who use these stations are encouraged to provide feedback on their perceptions of safety and how we could improve that, including lighting at and around stations, or anything else that could be factored into design.
“We also want to hear
from people with accessibility needs and their carers, to better understand their experiences at train stations and how we could use those to improve our designs.”
If you are a person with a disability or a carer of a person with a disability and would like to participate in future online workshops, please register your interest
Farm animals, fun and families
By Luke HADFIELD
ON Friday 12 July the Royal Hotel Kew delighted local families by hosting a petting zoo, thanks to a collaboration with Macleay Valley Farm.
The event provided much-needed entertainment for children during the school holidays, drawing approximately 160 attendees, including roughly 60 kids.
The hotel’s popular beer garden played host to the lively petting zoo, featuring a variety of friendly animals such as goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs.
Children of all ages had the chance to enter the pen and interact closely with their feathered and furry friends.
Parents and guardians found the setup ideal, as
they could easily supervise their children while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the beer garden.
Local mother Eliza Thrash expressed her appreciation, telling News Of The Area, “It’s a great initiative and we’re so lucky to have something like this close to home as well as community-focused business owners.”
The event attracted not only local families but also visitors from outside the area, who saw the event as a perfect family outing.
Publican and local Scott Coman praised the success of the day.
“We had exceptional feedback from grandparents, parents, and of course the kids,” he said.
q Young Rufus was very taken with the goats.
online at haveyoursay.nsw. gov.au/design-accessiblestations.
To participate in the women and children’s safety project survey and provide your input for your local station please visit haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/ women-and-childrenssafety-project.
Both engagements are open until Wednesday 31 July.
Leading up to the current holidays, he thought it would be wonderful to host free events in the hotel’s beautiful beer garden.
The positive reception
Mr Coman, a father of two young children, said he is always on the lookout for engaging school holiday activities.
An unexpected visitor
By Luke HADFIELD
SINCE his early childhood, Allan Hudson has been captivated by birds.
From the age of eight or nine, he travelled across Australia and even ventured overseas to observe these fascinating creatures.
However, it was a recent sighting of a seemingly outof-place bird that left Allan puzzled.
The bird in question is the Black-necked Stork, also known as the Jabiru (Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus).
One of the largest storks, the Jabiru stands
an impressive 130-150 centimetres (cm) tall, with a wingspan reaching up to 230cm.
It is easily recognised by its glossy, iridescent black neck and head, which contrasts with its primarily white body and bright red long legs.
What makes this sighting so significant is that the Jabiru is not commonly known to inhabit regions this far south.
They are typically found in the wetlands and floodplains of the Northern Territory, Western Australia, Queensland, and the coastal areas of northern New South Wales.
Mr Hudson first learned about the Jabiru's presence in the area while overhearing a local whale watcher discussing the bird.
Intrigued, he approached the whale watcher and was directed to Lake Cathie.
Without hesitation, Mr. Hudson jumped into his car and headed to the area.
His efforts were quickly rewarded when he spotted a bird in the reeds, about 100150 metres away.
Pulling out his camera, he zoomed in and confirmed his find; it was indeed a Jabiru.
This was not the only recent sighting.
Another Jabiru was
of the petting zoo confirmed his idea was a hit.
Following the success of this event, Mr Coman confirmed plans to continue hosting school holiday events for the community.
Today (Friday 19 July)
spotted at a dam on a property in Sancrox, leaving onlookers equally surprised by the bird's unexpected appearance in the region.
The Office of Environment and Heritage has noted that the Black-necked Stork is considered endangered in New South Wales.
They have also suggested that an increasing number of breeding records south of their usual range may indicate a potential shift in their habitat.
from 12pm to 2pm, the hotel’s beer garden will feature a reptile show, promising another exciting activity for families promoting awareness and conservation through wild education.
The Royal Hotel Kew's commitment to providing family-friendly entertainment has clearly resonated with the community, and locals eagerly anticipate future events.
Environmental changes, such as climate shifts and habitat availability, could be encouraging these birds to explore and settle in new areas.
For Allan Hudson and other bird enthusiasts, these sightings are a rare and exciting opportunity to observe the majestic Jabiru in a new and unexpected
Rally to address gendered violence
RESIDENTS of Camden Haven are invited to partake in a rally calling for an end to gendered violence on Sunday 28 July.
The nation-wide protest, which will see protesters gathering at the Port Macquarie Town Green at 11:00am, has been organised in the wake of a “growing epidemic of male violence against women”, say organisers What Were You Wearing.
Earlier this year, after a spate of women were killed in violent attacks, What Were You Wearing organised the first ‘No More’ rallies.
“Over the course of three days in April, 100,000 people turned up and took to our nation’s streets to demand that our politicians and change-makers take decisive action,” a statement from the organisation said this week.
“The rallies led to a national cabinet meeting
and our government acknowledging that this is a national emergency.
“However, in spite of this, the number of women being killed keeps rising.
“Australia is still in crisis.”
This year alone, 48 (at time of publication) women have lost their lives at the hands of men.
In 2023, the toll reached 64 women by the end of the year.
Founder and CEO of What
Were You Wearing Australia, Sarah Williams, created this national event to call for further action.
"Enough is enough,” she said.
“And it has been enough for a long time.
“We need more action from politicians, and we need them to take these crimes more seriously.”
Ethan Fraser, longtime volunteer and CFO at What Were You Wearing,
emphasised the importance of male support on this issue.
"When it's us men who are the predominant perpetrators of violence, it shouldn't be left to everyone else and the victims to address and fight the issue,” he said.
“If we aren't willing to support and continue to deny there's a problem, nothing will change."
The Port Macquarie rally aims to raise awareness,
environment. As climate and environmental factors continue to evolve, who knows where else these magnificent birds might appear next.
advocate for change, and urge Australia to “address the pressing issue of violence that disproportionately impacts women, queer, disabled, and Indigenous people”.
As part of these rallies, organisers are pushing for two national demands:
1. Mandatory traumainformed training for first responders across Australia; 2. Funding for grassroots organisations in the domestic, family, and sexual violence sector, including men’s behaviour change programs and women’s refuges.
q A rare sighting: The majestic Jabiru.
q Knoxx loved his up close experience with the baby animals.
Heart Of The Haven: John Crisp
MEET John Crisp, this week’s Heart of the Haven.
Now sober for more than three decades, John had his struggles in earlier life.
Having gone down the “wrong path”, by age 30 he was homeless and battling alcohol addiction.
It was at that time that John decided to do something about it.
“I went into long-term recovery,” he said.
“I've been clean and sober for over 30 years.”
Over a decade ago, whilst volunteering at a local soup kitchen, John decided to do something to support
the homeless, and people struggling with addictions.
Around that time, John had his first heart attack.
Finding support during the long-term recovery process proved difficult, igniting John’s passion for his current volunteer work.
“I'm just so passionate about getting men's health and wellbeing out there,” he said.
John’s journey has taken him from Coffs Harbour to Armidale and he has now settled here in the Hastings.
Since that time, John has completed a certification in peer support, and was one
of the first qualified peer support workers in NSW.
The name for John’s first support group was selected with help from his wife.
"What can I do with the peer work in the community?" John had asked.
In response, John’s wife said: "You're really good at blah, blah, blah."
The name stuck, with the group named ‘Blah Blah Blah Coffee For Blokes’.
Blah Blah Blah Coffee For Blokes provides support groups for men to discuss their issues, what they are up to, and talk about recovery, life, mental health and
wellbeing.
John now runs two support groups with Blah Blah Blah Coffee For Blokes, and also volunteers with Heart Health NSW.
He is also the local ambassador for The Man Walk Australia.
If John had one wish for the Camden Haven community, what would it be?
“To see more men's groups such as Blah Blah Coffee For Blokes and The Man Walk in the Camden Haven supporting men's health and wellbeing.”
You can find Blah Blah Blah Coffee for Blokes on
Family fun and fishing frenzy
By Kate SHELTON
ANGLERS are eagerly anticipating the upcoming weekend as the forecast is looking promising after a chilly spell.
With conditions expected to improve, both inshore and offshore enthusiasts are gearing up for some exciting fishing. However, it’s important to exercise caution when venturing offshore due to the ongoing whale migration.
The Camden Haven River region has been producing some excellent catches of drummer, particularly around Perpendicular Point.
Anglers targeting both rock and offshore areas have also reported success with mulloway.
For fishing on the beaches, the odd school of salmon are appearing with small metals proving irresistible to these hard fighting fish.
A few tailor are also travelling with the salmon, although not in great numbers.
Both North Haven Beach and Rainbow Beach are holding reasonable numbers of bream and a few flathead, while for mulloway enthusiasts, the better reports continue to come from the Lake Cathie area.
As the full moon approaches, inshore reef enthusiasts can expect to encounter snapper, with soft plastics and vibes proving effective lures.
Lake Cathie has been a popular spot for families during the school holidays.
The magical and blue waters at high tide have attracted not only swimmers braving the cooler water but anglers as well. Junior anglers have been enjoying success with bream, luderick, and even the occasional mulloway.
The beachfront has also provided opportunities for catching tailor and salmon.
Moving up the coast to the Hastings River, luderick anglers might find slightly tougher conditions, although the breakwalls remain a viable option with green weed or cabbage as bait.
Bream fishing has shown improvement, with Limeburners Creek
producing some quality catches. Prawns and mullet gut have been reliable choices for bait.
Flathead numbers remain steady.
For those targeting tailor, Point Plomer and Queens have delivered some impressive catches, while the Lighthouse area has been productive for both tailor and bream.
Early morning sessions have been particularly rewarding for bream anglers.
Offshore enthusiasts are looking forward to the weekend with optimism, as the forecast is favourable for venturing out on Saturday.
Kingfish numbers are on the rise, with knife jigs being the preferred method as
Stargazing: The sky is falling
By Dave RENEKE
WELL, well, well... looks like the cosmos has been playing a rather dangerous game of cosmic dodgeball with our little blue planet lately.
Just last month, an asteroid decided to swing by for a close encounter of the too-close-for-comfort kind, zipping past us at a distance closer than the Moon.
And as if that wasn't enough celestial excitement, another space rock thought it'd be fun to buzz by just two days earlier.
But before we start feeling too special, let's remember that we're not the only ones getting attention from these cosmic visitors.
On June 30, we marked the anniversary of the 1908 Tunguska Event, when Mother Nature decided to do some extreme landscaping in Siberia.
An exploding asteroid flattened trees for 100 kilometres in all directions, giving the area a rather
dramatic makeover.
Imagine if that had been a city!
The local farmer, Semen Semenov, got a free 50yard flight across his yard and a complimentary heat treatment that left him wondering whether to keep his shirt on or risk it spontaneously combusting.
Fast forward to 1954, and we have the case of Ann Hodges in Sylacauga, Alabama.
There she was, minding her own business on her sofa, when a meteorite decided to crash her relaxation session by bursting through the ceiling and giving her upper thigh a cosmic love tap that left a permanent mark.
But the real showstopper came in 2013 in good old Siberia.
On February 15, while everyone was distracted by a known asteroid making its scheduled fly-by, another space rock snuck in from the Sun's direction and threw a surprise party 25 km above the city of Chelyabinsk.
This celestial gate
Facebook, which is open to men of all ages.
“Any age group 25 to 100-
q Young Ollie Roods had a fishing adventure to remember, reeling in this impressive snapper with his mum and dad during the school holidays off Port Macquarie.
plus,” John said. “When it comes to health, age has nothing to do with it.”
crasher was travelling at fifteen or 20 kilometres per second and injured over a thousand people. When the flash lit up the sky, everyone rushed to their windows for a peek.
Bad move.
The shock wave that followed a few minutes later turned those windows into confetti!
Now, before you start wearing a helmet 24/7, remember that these events are relatively rare.
Sure, we're constantly pelted by space debris, but
most of it is no bigger than apple seeds.
City-destroying asteroids come by once every few centuries.
And if you're worried about a planet-wide extinction event?
Well, those only come around every 100 million years or so.
Talk about playing the long game!
Each year, Earth is bombarded by approximately 40,000 tonnes of meteorite material. Interestingly, one
of the best places to find bits of meteorites is on your roof or in your downpipe, where they often accumulate after falling from the sky. True!
Every year an unexpected visitor in the form of a space rock clobbers someone’s property.
These cosmic house calls usually result in a hole in the roof, a dented floor, and a valuable souvenir for the homeowner.
Some claim we're six times more likely to meet our maker via meteor than
in a plane crash, but don't cancel your flight plans just yet.
You're still far more likely to be done in by that bacon cheeseburger or that "last" cigarette.
But hey, if you do happen to see a bright flash in the sky, maybe resist the urge to press your face against the window for a better look.
After all, in the cosmic game of peek-a-boo, it's better to be safe than sorry!
q John Crisp launched the ‘Blah Blah Blah Coffee for Blokes’ support group.
q Ann Hodges was on her sofa when a meteorite burst through the ceiling.
leatherjackets have certainly made their presence known and may cause havoc for anglers on those deeper reefs.
Snapper are still present, and anglers using lures have been enjoying success with larger specimens.
Lifelong learning and laughter
By Bill HARROW
A VERY well attended Probus Club of Laurieton meeting was held at Laurieton United Services Club last Wednesday, with the majority of the club’s 53 members present.
The meeting featured two guest speakers from News Of The Area: Client Account Manager Chan Ansell and reporter Bill Harrow.
Their talk included details of the new local newspaper, which this week produced and printed its seventh edition.
Probus invites a guest
speaker to each of their meetings.
Previous speakers have included a local pharmacist, a member of the Heart Foundation, an ambulance officer and a representative of the Rural Fire Service.
Aside from the educational guest speakers, Probus members also enjoy an active social schedule.
“Probus brings likeminded retirees together in a wide range of activities, including social events, outings, dinners, lunches, the theatre and picnics,” said secretary Wilma Boyd.
“At the moment, we are planning a trip to Roto
House in Port Macquarie, with dinner that evening at the Settlers Inn,” she said.
High on the agenda of many of the group are Saturday afternoon games of Canasta, held at members’ homes on a rotating basis.
Club members also attend the Australian Outback Spectacular each year in Queensland.
Among all the fun, the Probus club also works to ensure the ongoing wellbeing of its members.
Welfare Liaison Officer Beryl Ferrett visits members in hospital, sends get well cards and keeps an eye on members’ mental health.
The Big Screen with Lindsay Hall
By Lindsay HALL
THE U.S. Summer
Blockbuster season continues to trickle Down Under with the arrival of Twisters in cinemas.
A stand-alone sequel to the legendary 1996 original, this retread for a new millennium is directed by journeyman filmmaker Lee Isaac Chung (Minari) and stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell as slightly updated versions of nearly identical characters played by Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton almost 30 years ago.
Tracing a day in the unreal lives of “Stormchasers” of the American midwest, the set-up is an ingenious one that allows the cast and crew to set aside the usual rules about creating conflict for action films, because at any moment the characters may be forced to contend with varying levels of destruction wrought by nature.
Chung’s previous
work has been incredibly character focused, and his skills at weaving relational arcs through a narrative are invaluable in this film, where in the midst of one unbelievable set-piece after another, he convinces his audience to actually care about the people on screen.
Receiving a limited run in Australian cinemas almost a full year after its release overseas is the French comedy-drama Mr. Blake At Your Service
The film debut of a noted French novelist - Gilles Legardinier - this possible Oscar contender stars John Malkovich as a widowed British businessman who assumes the role of butler to a wealthy French family and must navigate the eccentricities of the manors matriarch played by French actor Fanny Ardant.
Movies like this are the very definition of “feel good”, whereby the various characters start out bearing some degree
of personal grief and are then thrust into unfamiliar and uncomfortable circumstances which create humorous misunderstandings, and ultimately allow them to become more complete human beings.
While on one level this all rests on the performances by the varied actorswhich are, admittedly, all funny, touching and winning - there are always some elements of cultural humour and pathos that get lost in translation with foreign films.
Mr. Blake is charming enough, but whether it is worth a cinema ticket may be down to your willingness to read the subtitles.
Releasing at the same time as a contender in the same category of “Comedydrama set in a European city” is Treasure
More of an international effort, this film comes from German writer and director Julia von Heinz,
and stars the intermittently controversial Lena Dunham as a journalist who travels to Poland to meet her father, played by the voice of Britain, Stephen Fry.
Where Dunham’s character wishes to connect more deeply with her family and heritage, Fry’s Holocaust survivor is determined to avoid any situations that would recall past horrors, and instead continually derails their trip with hijinks.
Treasure is another example of a film that may not necessarily be saying anything new, but the genuinely funny and heartbreaking script combined with the irresistible presence of Fry make this worth checking out.
It’s an English-language film, so it’s less work than its competition.
Another high-quality Aussie thriller releases this week with Birdeater, the feature debut from the team
of Jack Clark and Jim Weir.
Set at a weekend bachelor party where the groom-to-be has, unusually, insisted that his fiancee join “the boys”, this film starts out by making the characters and audience feel profoundly uncomfortable in each other’s company, and then proceeds to make everything so much worse.
Tackling all the ways in which men are capable of being toxic in all relationships, Birdeater is a film in the vein of Ozploitation classic Wake in Fright.
It is an unsettling, often upsetting film - that needs to be said up front for the benefit of those who, understandably, want their movie-going to be about escapism.
It does challenge its audience with valuable questions about how we hide our deeper selves from others, and for those who can bear the brutality on display it may be part of a
Few signs of economic activity rebound on horizon
By Poppy JOHNSTON, AAP
AUSTRALIA faces the prospect of an economy performing below long-term trends through early 2025 based on leading indicators.
A collection of futurefocused data points compiled by Westpac and Melbourne Institute "marginally improved" in June yet the index still signalled lacklustre growth in the second half of 2024 and early 2025.
"While the signal has improved compared with the weak reads seen in 2023, the picture is still one of stabilisation rather than
recovery with the index showing no real direction over the first half of 2024," Westpac head of Australian macro-forecasting Matthew Hassan said.
June's leading index comes as CreditorWatch reports rising business failures and the value of invoices held by companies hitting record lows.
The outlook for hospitality businesses was particularly bleak, with the credit reporting bureau now expecting one in eleven businesses to collapse in the next twelve months.
CreditorWatch chief economist Anneke Thompson said small
businesses were hurting the most because they were more vulnerable to adverse economic conditions than larger businesses.
"They operate on tighter margins and are less able to take measures to cut costs," Mr Thompson said.
Australia's economic growth outlook has also been trimmed slightly by the International Monetary Fund to 1.4 percent for 2024 from the 1.5 percent forecast in April.
Gross domestic product is then expected to expand two per cent in 2025, unchanged from previous forecasts.
The IMF's latest
economic assessment lands as economists warn persistent price pressures threaten the Reserve Bank of Australia's inflation fight, which could lead to interest rates staying higher longer.
Much hinges on June quarter inflation data out later in the month, with a strong outcome potentially putting another hike on the table at the August cash rate meeting.
Globally, the IMF's growth projections were unchanged and inflation had slowed enough to be broadly on track for a soft landing.
Yet deteriorating public finances as well as slowing disinflation progress, particularly due to persistent services price
pressures, were highlighted as downside risks to the outlook.
A possible escalation of trade tensions was also identified as a potential source of bumpiness along the disinflation path, threatening higher costs for imported goods along the supply chain.
"The risk of elevated inflation has raised the prospects of higher-foreven-longer interest rates, which in turn increases external, fiscal, and financial risks," the report said.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the IMF report was a clear reminder the last mile to bring inflation down "can be a bit harder".
"The report rightly highlights that uncertainty
bigger cultural conversation in the months to come.
Finally this week sees the release of Longlegs from horror auteur Oz Perkins (son of Anthony Perkins who portrayed the original slasher, Norman Bates, in Hitchcock’s Psycho).
Starring modernage scream queen Maika Monroe as an FBI agent hunting a serial killer, the film also pulls in the considerable talent and presence of Nicolas Cage. Perkins has developed a masterful hand at creating an atmosphere of dread in his films, matching perfectly-crafted tension with gorgeous cinematography and artistic design, and his actors are clearly well-aligned with his filmmaking.
Sitting right on the line of being a film with “art house” attitude, Longlegs still delivers chills to satisfy its viewers.
in the global economy in areas like international trade are contributing to inflationary pressures all over the world and Australia is not immune to those pressures," he said.
IMF economic counsellor Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said the gradual dismantling of the multilateral trading system was a key concern.
"More countries are now going their own way, imposing unilateral tariffs or industrial policy measures whose compliance with World Trade Organization rules is questionable at best," he said.
Governments were also urged to rebuild fiscal buffers, with deteriorating public finances leaving many countries "more vulnerable than foreseen before the pandemic", Professor Gourinchas said.
q Laurieton Probus Vice President Graeme Cooper, Treasurer Warren Dyer, President Sue Moore, Secretary Wilma Boyd and guest speaker coordinator Louise Forbes.
LOCALSPORT
Top of their ladders
By Sue STEPHENSON
CAMDEN Haven has a decent shot of being Mid North Coast Men’s Hockey League minor premiers after beating Chatham twice in Taree at the weekend.
The side has moved to
the top of the ladder after Saturday’s 2-0 win in the regular round and 6-4 win in Sunday’s make-up match.
Club President and team manager Terry Rhook says there’s still very little between the top teams.
“Our strength has been
our consistency in getting players on the field,” he said.
“The open team has a mix of five to six home-grown juniors who’ve come up plus the older heads steering them through.”
Those experienced hands include goalkeeper Robert
CAMDEN HAVEN
Walker who is currently representing NSW at the Australian Masters 45s and Brendan Cronk who recently represented NSW in the 40s side in the nationals in Perth.
There are four matches left until the finals of the Mid North Coast League with Camden Haven two points ahead of Chatham and still to be awarded a bonus point for
North Haven Wanderers
By Adele POBJE
THE North Haven Wanderers recently held their annual Jenny Taylor Day. Numbers were down due to illness and members tied up with the Australian Open and Pennant play/offs .
Those who attended
had a great day just playing social bowls instead of the competition of lady members against the men members .
The sheet is on the board for the upcoming visit from Harrington on 21st. July .Numbers are better than last event but we really need more members to play to
make it a success for the club as well as Harrington .
We are always looking for new members . We only play on Sundays – purely social to cater for Bowlers of all abilities . If you or your partner do not play bowls , you can still join and the partner can come along for
lunch only so all can join in the activities.
Joining fee is only $5-for 12 months – from Dec. to Dec.
The next event on the calendar is the trip to Kempsey R.S.L. on 8th. September.
LUSC Ladies Social Golf
By Robyn KING
ON Tuesday 16 July, 2024
19 Ladies of the LUSC Ladies
Social Golf Club played a fun Stableford as part of their charity fund raising month of July. Proceeds intended for
the “Community@3”. Div 1 Winner was Marlene Russell with a score of 14 pts, Runner up Lyn Hamilton with 12 pts, 3rd Rhonda Howard with 11 pts. Div 2 Winner Carole Denzel with 18 pts, Runner
up Di Haggett 15 pts, and 3rd Sue Tailford with 12 pts.
Nearest the pin Ros Banfield Div 1 and Sue Tailford Div 2.
Raffle winners on the day, 1st Jenny Stapleton,
By Danny LLOYD
AFTER a wet week, KCC
men were back on the track last Thursday, albeit with no carts allowed due to the soft conditions. A small field of 27 walked the course in an ungraded Stableford, won by Danny Lloyd (36pts) from Andrew Cheers (36c/b) with Scott Dawson third on 35.
Conditions improved slightly for Saturday’s event
sponsored by Camden Haven Tyre and Brake, with 78 members participating.
Ben Morgan took out A grade with 36 points, Wayne Fuller dominated B grade with 40 points and Rob Russel won C grade with 37.
Gross winners Steven James (A), Garry Forster (B) and Rod Gooey (C) happily took the $20 each on offer for their divisions.
By Laurie HAMILTON
2nd Iris Aldridge, 3rd Marlene Russell.
Proceeds of Raffle were added to the fund raising money box.
New players are always welcome.
a penalty “wobble-off”.
If Camden Haven does take the minor premiership it means the grand final will be played at their home fields in Port Macquarie for the first time.
It also means the women’s final will be played there, with Camden Haven a strong chance of securing a berth in that too.
LUSC
and
ahead of the competition, largely due to the strength of their representative players.
Camden Haven’s Catherine Carroll, Alison Britt and Alison Wilson have all returned with medals after representing NSW at the National Masters Titles.
Snooker Club
By Michael EYLES
THE Tuesday night competition held on 9/7/24 had 16 players compete. The Major Final competition was won by Lloyd Stewart and the runner up was Jeff Locke. The Minor Final winner
was Frank Carnovale who defeated Michael Eyles in an epic match.
The Thursday night competition held on 11/7/24, attracted 18 players. Peter Whaley won the Major Final defeating Bob Clark. In the Minor Final, David Driscoll defeated Charlie Gyomrey.
North Haven Bowls Golf Club
By Laurie HAMILTON
STABLEFORD 17.7.2024
Winner Lou Forster 32
Runner Up David Haggett
38 Pts.
3rd – Don Steigrad 37 Pts.
D Grade winner–Godfrey Camilleri 35 Pts.
2nd – Tim Shirwin 33 Pts. C/B.
3rd – Rene Bolger 33 Pts.
Murray Cowled 35 Pts.
Ball Winners Keith Jackson 35, John Brown 34, Ian Johnston 33, Sean Coenraad 33, Danny Lloyd 33, Geoff McMurray 33, Greg Armstrong 33 &
Craig Lobegeier 32 C/B.
.NEAREST THE PIN
9th Hole A Grade Alan Chappin, B Grade Rob Lofthouse, C Grade Laurie Hamilton 10th Hole
A Grade Peter Ragen, B Grade Ian Johnston C Grade Bob Goodison. 12th Hole A Grade Steve James, B Grade Jacob Westerhuis, C Grade John Simon
The women’s team
the Taree Tigers have pulled
q Brendan Cronk represented NSW at the nationals in Perth.
q NSW representatives Catherine Carroll, Alison Britt and Alison Wilson.
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By The DODGER
AFTER more rain we are back to bowling again.
Wednesday, 10th July, Open Pairs –
Winner – Kay & Ted Jobson def. Kathleen Thompson & Ron Bol.
Thursday, 11th July, 1st Round, Major Singles –
Mark Foss def. Paul Barry.
Men’s Social Triples –Rink 3 - Roger Miles, Bob Hoban & Graham Fairburn.
Rink 4 - Stan Farmer, Peter Slattery & Jim Hopcroft.
Friday, 12th July, Lake Cathie Classis Pairs – with
q Barrie and Wendy Isaac, winners of the Club Championship
another good roll-up of 24 teams from many different Clubs, so the word has got around what a great day this has become with good $ to be won.
High Scores –
Game 1 - Team Ken Griffen + 16
Game 2 - Team Garry Martin + 10
Game 3 - Team Jim Gaskill + 17.
Winners on the day –1st - Garry Burton & Steve Martin/Skip 2nd
- Harry Hicks & Peter MacDonald/ Skip 3rd - Trevor Gasson & Steve Smith/Skip 4th - Dick Pierce &
Mark Foss/Skip. Saturday, 13th July, Final Ladies’ Major/Minor Pairs –Jean West & Lynne Watson/Skip V Lyn Lawson & Sharon Cattell/Skip
This was a great game of bowls as you would expect at the pointy end with winners Jean West & Lynne Watson now Major/Minor Club Champions for 2024, well done Ladies.
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
14th JULY, 2024.
The Final of the Mixed Pairs Championship saw a great display of bowls, in near perfect conditions.
Barrie and Wendy Isaac were too good on the day, against Wayne Thrussell and Sue Hardwicke.
Barrie and Wendy took an early lead and were able to hold off the challenge from Wayne and Sue to take out the match 25-11.
Wednesday Social Bowls saw a fantastic field of 46
Blues best Beechwood
Saturday’s game was also the 100th appearance for Shamrocks player Chris Hudson.
As he took the field for his century of games, Hudson was cheered on by a very enthusiastic crowd, celebrating not only the number of games played but also his character.
“I just love rugby league and can’t stop playing it,” Hudson told NOTA.
Shamrocks fullback Fred Hanley wasted no time once the game kicked off, crossing the try line during Beechwood’s second set of six.
With a successful conversion, Beechwood took a 6-0 lead.
Kendall were quick to respond however, mounting a comeback through a Kaine Cafe try.
Chapman's successful conversion levelled the game at 6-6
The momentum then swung in Kendall's favour as Jye Rousell crossed the line for the Blues’ second try.
Chapman's conversion extended the Blues' lead to 12-6.
Rhys Hanlon then crossed the goal line for the Blues’ third try, with another Chapman kick taking the score to 18-6.
Blues speedster Jye Rousell maintained his strong form, scoring his second try of the match to further widen the gap to 24-
6. Just before halftime, Fred Hanley once again displayed his prowess by securing his second try for the Shamrocks. At 24-12, the stage was set for a closely contested second half.
The second stanza began with Hanley making his mark once more, scoring his third try for Beechwood.
A successful conversion meant Beechwood were trailing the Blues by just six points.
With the intensity of the game lifting, Lachie Hardwick dashed over the try line for the Blues.
Another flawless conversion extended the Blues’ lead to 30-18, before Luke Martin secured another try for his team, again converted by Chapman.
After a stellar Joel Kennedy pass, Taylor Eggins manoeuvred through the Shamrocks' tired defence to score the last try of the game.
Chapman's reliable boot secured another two points; the game ending 42-18.
Beechwood Shamrocks
President Jason Brooks congratulated Kendall on their win.
“Kendall came prepared and were too good for us today, but we will bounce back and come good for next week,” Brooks told NOTA.
“Despite the loss it has been a fantastic day for our charity event, raising much needed funds for the Mark Hughes Foundation.”
Shamrocks captain Harry Hanley described the contest
as a “good physical game with both teams going out hard”.
“It was great to see Hudo celebrate his 100th game,” Hanley said.
“He gave it a good crack and played a lot of minutes.”
Blues coach James Kennedy said the result was a “massive win for us in terms of our season”.
“They got the wood over us in the first round so it is good to get the win today on their home ground.
“Beechwood were great; it was a massive slug fest out there and I’m super proud of the boys for lifting and getting it over them.”
bowlers having a great day in the sunshine.
The winners were Bruce Gornall, George Wise and Ian Orr.
The Runners Up were Dave Adamson, Brad “the rabbit” Conway, and Peter Laing.
Voucher winners were Ray Allan, Mick Ashford, Dave Harvey and Dave Wagstaff.
This week’s Jackpot Triples was played Saturday.
The jackpot was shared between two teams.
Rod Quirk, Phil Collins and Jeff Dixon shared the
riches with Frank Raczka, Gary (Sparra) Cheers and Carol Cheers. Voucher winners were Dee Squires, Neil Dark, Trev Boyle, Kim Thompson, Frank “McGregor” Raczka and Rod Quirk.
Sparra used his jackpot winnings wisely, and had a few drinks to celebrate.
To further his fortune, while walking his dog, he fell into the creek and got thoroughly drenched and muddy.
When he got home, he discovered he’d caught a fish in his pants.
Round 2, Men’s Major Singles Championship –Garry Martin def. Paul McNamara
Steve Smith def. Paul Goodacre.
Men’s Social Pairs –Rink 19 - Ray Stokmanis & Neil Proctor Rink 2 -
See you on the greens, The Dodger.
Talk about lucky! What a fisherman!
The Flag Raising of the State Pennant will be held next Friday (19th July starting at 11:00).
Our AGM will be held on 11th August at 10am. If you want to nominate for a position, please complete a form in the Club House.
This week sadly saw the funeral for Colleen Gemmell.
Our condolences go out to John, Dean and family.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Saturday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start mufti dress.
Des Hancox & Dennis Hamilton
Mixed Pairs.
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 28
q Fred Hanley charges to the try line.
q Harry Hanley breaks through the Blues defence.
q Chris Hudson played his 100th game for the Shamrocks.
q Joel Kennedy throws a beautiful pass to Taylor Eggins, who beat the opposition to the try line.
q Proud kids hold up their dad’s 100th game jersey.
SUDOKU
LAURIETON
MEN’S SHED Monster Garage and Equipment Sale
164 Diamond Head Road Dunbogan
Saturday 20 July 8am - 2pm
Sunday 21 July 8am - 2pm
Hand Tools, Power Tools & Trade Equipment
Garage Equipment & Hardware
Camping & Fishing Gear
Garden Tools & Equipment
Household Tools & Equipment
Domestic & Kitchen Stuff
Pottery & Garden Plants Galore
Gemstone Cutting Demonstration & Sale
Vintage Tool Museum / Exhibition
Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Sausage Sizzle
Bring your Dollars - Bargains Galore (Cash or Card)
The
Callout to Artists!
The Artists’ Forum
Looking for expressions of interest from visual artists living in the Camden Haven area who would like to be part of a new artist’s group.
We would welcome hearing from artists currently working in mediums such asdrawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film/video, printmaking, works on paper, textiles or ceramics.
We envisage the group meeting monthly to share artwork, ideas and skills, and to gain inspiration, stimulation and support in a creative environment.
We intend organising ‘plein air’ field trips, excursions to galleries, artist talks and group exhibitions. For all enquiries call: Sheriden - 0429313089 or Catherine - 0408473851
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SATURDAY
SISTER BONIFACE MYSTERIES
ABC TV, 7.30pm
It’s hard to imagine there’s much in the way of fun and games to be found in a town called Great Slaughter, but this light-hearted Father Brown spin-off about the fearless, Vespa-driving Catholic nun with a passion for forensic science manages to make crime-solving a hoot. Tonight, it’s classic farce as detective Sam (Max Brown) and reporter Ruth (Miranda Raison) are forced to pose as husband and wife to go undercover at a spiritual couples retreat run by the widow (Emily Bruni) of missing nobleman Baron Battenberg.
FRIDAY,
July 19
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6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Love Your Garden.
8.20 Troppo. (Malv) Amanda finds herself in danger. 9.15 Gruen. (Final, R) Presented by Wil Anderson.
Hard Quiz. (Final, PG, R) 10.20 Austin. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 11.55 Martin Clunes: Islands Of Australia. (PG, R) 12.45 We Hunt Together. (Malv, R) 1.25 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
ROBSON GREEN’S WEEKEND ESCAPES
SBS, 7.30pm
Celebrities on leisurely road trips and strolls with well-known faces: it’s a hot new genre. From the homegrown Great Australian Walks with Julia Zemiro to comedian Bill Bailey in Pub Walks and Martin Clunes’ storied foray in Britain by the Book, slow-moving, thoughtful travel shows are laying serious track marks on the “roads less travelled”. Here, Green is back with season two of his chatinfused trek through British scenery. This 15-part instalment begins tonight with Lewis’s Kevin Whately and actress Angela Lonsdale.
THURSDAY
AINSLEY’S FANTASTIC FLAVOURS
SBS FOOD, 7.30pm Pull on comfy of deliciousness with the spectacle
inducing shirt collection. The vibrant British chef has nearly amassed more TV cooking shows than shirts during his more than 30-year career and in this treat the foodie veteran’s admirably wide focus is simply all about the joy of different flavours. Tonight’s menu marinates in Middle Eastern flair, with a salad featuring halloumi, a sweet and sour Persian kebab and glam guest Lisa Snowdon.
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6.00 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mastermind Australia. Presented by Marc Fennell.
8.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 19.
1.15 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Mlv, R)
3.00 Focus On Ability Film Festival. (PG, R)
4.10 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 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. Takes a look at Fortitude Valley.
8.30 MOVIE: Enemy Of The State. (1998, Mlv, R) A lawyer becomes the target of a corrupt government agent after he gains possession of a valuable videotape. It appears the only chance he has to regain his former life lies with an ex-intelligence operative. Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight.
11.15 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl, R)
12.55 Boy To Man. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Rugby League. NRL. Round 20. Canberra Raiders v New Zealand Warriors.
9.55 Golden Point. Post-match NRL wrap-up.
10.40 MOVIE: In The Heart Of The Sea. (2015, Mav, R) A ship is attacked by a mammoth whale. Chris Hemsworth.
1.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
2.00 Pointless. (PG, R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Postcards. (PG, R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Hosted by Tom Gleisner.
8.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Malv, R) Guests include Kevin Hart, Jodie Comer, Sofia Vergara and Alan Cumming. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 10’s Late News. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, July 20
6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Ladies In Black. (Ms, R) 1.20 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PG, R) 2.00 Books That Made Us. (Malv, R) 3.00 Gruen. (Final, R) 3.35 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 4.10 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury. (PG, R) 4.30 Maggie Beer’s Big Mission. (R) 5.25 Landline. (R) 5.55 Stuff The British Stole. (PG, R)
6.25 I Was Actually There: Boxing Day Tsunami. (Ma, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Sister Boniface Mysteries. (PGa) Sam and Ruth go undercover as husband and wife at a spiritual retreat for couples. 8.20 Van Der Valk. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 3. Dutch detective Van der Valk is called in to investigate the murder of a solicitor. As a cryptic note discovered within her jacket alludes to further murders, the race is on to undercover the truth.
9.50 Ladies In Black. (Ms, R) Fay confronts marital disaster.
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm Bluey. 7.30 Hard Quiz Kids. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 All-Round Champion. 9.35 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. (2022, PG) 10.55 Good Game Spawn Point. 11.40 Rage. 1.10am TMNT. 2.00 The Legend Of Korra. 2.20 Shasha And Milo. 2.45 Hanazuki: Full Of Treasures. 2.55 The Next Step. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Amazing Railway Adventures With Nick Knowles: Prague To Budapest. (Return, Ml)
8.30 Spike Milligan: The Unseen Archive. (Mal, R) Delves into the life of Spike Milligan.
9.30 Cycling. Tour de France. Stage 20.
1.55 Blinded. (MA15+ds, R)
3.40 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.40 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
SUNDAY, July 21
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Love Your Garden. (R) 2.20 Grand Designs: The Streets.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Austin. (PG)
8.30 Ladies In Black. (Final, Ms) The ladies need to work together.
9.20 The Split. (Final, Ma, R) Nina confesses her past misdeeds.
10.20 Shetland. (Final, Mv, R)
11.15 Annika. (Final, Mav, R)
12.05 Miniseries: Des. (Mal, R)
12.55 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Classic Countdown. (PG, R)
4.00 Landline. (R)
4.30 Art Works. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 7.05pm Karma’s World. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Cinderella. (2021, PG) 9.15 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.05 Merlin. 11.50 Dubboo: Life Of A Songman. 12.50am Horrible Histories. 1.15 Wildlifers! 1.30 Operation Ouch! 1.55 So Awkward. 2.25 Malory Towers. 2.50 The Next Step. 3.40 Odd Squad. 3.55 Close. 4.00 Moon And Me. 4.20 Late Programs.
6am Hamlet. Continued. (1948, PG) 8.30 Belle And Sebastian 2. (2015, PG, French) 10.20 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 12.20pm Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 2.00 Cutthroat Island. (1995, PG) 4.15 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 6.10 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 8.30 Gangster Squad. (2013, MA15+) 10.35 Erotica 2022. (2022, MA15+, Polish) 1.10am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Sydney Weekender. Gabby Berry has a family fun day.
7.30 MOVIE: Titanic. (1997, R)
An upper-class and independent young woman falls for a penniless young man aboard the ill-fated ocean liner. Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet.
11.30 Dancing With The Stars. (PGl, R)
Hosted by Dr Chris Brown and Sonia Kruger.
1.10 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Sydney SuperNight. Day 1. Highlights.
2.30 Home Shopping.
4.00 Drop Dead Weird. (R)
5.00 House Of Wellness. (PGa, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: The Magnificent Seven. (2016, Mv, R) Seven mercenaries are hired by a small town. Denzel Washington. 10.10 MOVIE: The Mechanic. (2011, MA15+lsv, R) Jason Statham.
6.00 Bondi Rescue. (PGlm, R) A surfer suffers a serious fin chop. 7.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Mark Coles Smith. 8.00 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A plucky couple consider adopting an American bulldog that likes to throw its weight around. 9.00 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) In the first of two strike days, North West Ambulance Service loses over a third of its workforce. 11.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presented by Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Secrets Of Mount Olympus.
8.30 Mysteries Of The Cosquer Cave. (PG) Explores the Cosquer Cave in France that is adorned with paintings more than 30,000 years old.
9.35 Curse Of King Tut. (PGa, R) A look at Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Washington Week. 5.35 Alone Denmark. 6.45 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. 7.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Cars That Built The World. 9.20 WWE Legends. 10.55 Late Programs. 6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00
6am Mary And The Witch’s Flower. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.35 Mr Holland’s Opus. (1995, PG) 10.15 The Client. (1994, M) 12.30pm Comeback. (2015, M, Danish) 2.05 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 3.35 Hamlet. (1948, PG) 6.35 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 8.30 One Night In Miami… (2020, M, Arabic) 10.45 Feathers. (2021, MA15+, Arabic) 12.50am Broken City. (2013, M) 2.50 Late Programs.
Morning Programs. 12.30pm Timbersports. 1.00 Blokesworld. 1.30 Australia ReDiscovered. 2.00 Rides Down Under:
6am Children’s Programs. 1.30pm Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Hy-Vee Homefront 250. H’lights. 2.35 Motor Racing. IndyCar Series. Hy-Vee One Step 250. H’lights. 3.40 Motor Racing.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Dancing With The Stars. (PG)
9.05 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation. 10.05 The Latest: Seven News. 10.35 Granny Killer: The Unsolved Murders. (Mav, R) 12.15 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 7. Sydney SuperNight. Day 2. Highlights. 1.15 Lipstick Jungle. (Mds, R)
2.30 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Travel Guides. (PGln)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 The First 48: Tracked. (Mal) 11.10 Transplant. (MA15+m) 12.05 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mav, R)
2.00 The First 48. (Mal, R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Drive TV. (R)
Today Early News.
MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Kong: Skull Island. (2017, M) 9.45 MOVIE: Warcraft. (2016, M) 12.15am Love After Lockup. 1.40 Rich House, Poor House. 2.30
Camden Haven Community at 3 Launches Winter Appeal 2024:
• Community at 3 expects more than 100 families to need support from us during the three months of the coming Winter.
• Our Appeal “$100 for 100 families” will assist our Charity to meet the target of support required.
• All donations over $2 are tax deductible and may be left at Kew Corner Store or Camden Haven Osteopathic Clinic or by direct deposit at Regional Australia Bank https://communityat3.org.au/donate/
• Should you wish to make a donation please deposit into BSB:932-000 AccountNo:500187503 (Please advise email address if tax deductible receipt required). Alternatively you can go online and donate via PayPal or by Direct Deposit
• Non-perishable food donations may also be left at the Kew Corner Store.
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MONDAY, July 22
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes. (Return)
The Great Climate Fight.
SBS World News Late.
Sisi. (Masv)
Tokyo Vice. (MA15+asv, R)
The Autistic Gardener. (R)
Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
7.30 The Hunters: Mr Cruel. (Mav) Notorious cold cases are re-opened. 9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) A foster care worker is reported missing. 10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mv)
11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Code Blue: The Killing Of June Fox-Roberts. (MA15+av, R) 12.40 The Event. (Mav, R) 1.40 Kochie’s Business Builders. (R) 2.30 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
La Brea. (Mav) 12.20 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
Pointless. (PG, R) 2.05 Hello SA. (PG) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Destination WA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Belle
And Sebastian 2. Continued. (2015, PG, French) 6.45 Magnetic Fields. (2021, PG, Greek) 8.15 Sabrina. (1995, PG) 10.40 Bleed For This. (2016, M) 12.50pm Chocolat. (1988, M, French) 2.45 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 4.55 Funny Lady. (1975, PG) 7.35 Sing Street. (2016, M) 9.30 The Speech. (2020, M, French) 11.10 Back Home. (2019, M, French) 12.30am Late Programs.
TUESDAY, July 23
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.
8.30 Insight. 9.30 Dateline. 10.00 SBS World News Late. 10.30 Living Black. (R) 11.00 The Point: Road Trip. (R) 12.00 The Man Who Died. (Premiere, MA15+as)
1.50 Unseen. (MA15+an, R)
3.40 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 1.30pm
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGas)
Britain’s
The Disappearance. (Final, MA15+av)
Criminal Confessions. (Malv, R)
Home Shopping.
Million Dollar Minute. (R)
Sunrise 5am News.
NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair: Paris Edition.
The Hundred With Andy Lee. (Mns) 9.00
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6am Funny Lady. Continued. (1975, PG) 8.05 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 10.00 The Speech. (2020, M, French) 11.35 Husbands And Wives. (1992, M) 1.35pm The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 3.25 Anandi Gopal. (2019, PG, Marathi) 5.50 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 7.35 Blackbird. (2019, M) 9.30 Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 11.25 Secret Name. (2021, M, French) 1.30am Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY, July 24
6am Children’s Programs. 7.20pm
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Moulin Rouge: Yes We Can-Can! (Mn)
8.40 Zelenskyy: The Story. (Mav, R)
9.45 DI Ray. (Return, Malv)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Headhunters. (Premiere, MA15+av)
12.55 Faking Hitler. (Man, R)
3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.50 Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PGa)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG)
8.30 The Front Bar. (Ml) Hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang and Andy Maher take a lighter look at all things AFL.
9.30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia. (MA15+l, R) Hosted by Colin Fassnidge.
10.45 The Latest: Seven News. 11.15 Talking Footy.
12.15 Dracula. (MA15+hv)
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair: Paris Edition.
7.30 Paris 2024: Let The Games Begin.
9.20 Beyond The Dream: Boiling Point – Swimming’s Greatest Rivalry. (PGl, R)
10.30 Beyond The Dream: Matildas – The Rise. (R)
11.30 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Includes: Australia v Samoa.
2.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Includes: Australia v Kenya.
5.00 Olympic Games Paris 2024. Men’s Rugby Sevens. Includes: Ireland v Japan, New Zealand v South Africa.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.30 Bondi Rescue. (PGa) A torrential downpour sparks a flood. 8.30 FBI: International. (Ma) The fly team heads to the Tuscan countryside after an American couple’s son is kidnapped.
9.30 NCIS. (Mv, R) NCIS investigates the unexpected death of a Navy reservist who was an investigative journalist.
10.30 10’s Late News.
10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG)
Murder Party. (2022, PG, French) 11.55 Sing Street. (2016, M) 1.55pm Funny Lady. (1975, PG) 4.25 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 6.00 RBG. (2018, PG) 7.50 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 9.30 Lost Illusions. (2021, M, French) 12.15am Tokyo Shaking. (2021, M, Japanese) 2.05 Blackbird. (2019, M) 3.55 Secret Name. (2021, M, French)
THURSDAY, July 25
5.00 Art Works. (PG, R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Chernobyl: The Lost Tapes. (Ma)
9.20 Rise And Fall: The World Trade Center. (PGa, R) The story of the Twin Towers.
10.50 SBS World News Late.
11.25 The Head. (Premiere, MA15+a)
1.20 Blanca. (MA15+av, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Japan Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Blues best Beechwood
By Kim AMBROSE
KENDALL Blues proved too strong for the Beechwood Shamrocks on Saturday 13 July, securing a resounding 42-18 win away from home.
The win came on the Shamrocks’ annual charity day, in support of the Mark Hughes Foundation and its mission to raise funds for brain cancer research.
The day held special significance for several key players of the Shamrocks who have recently lost family members to this cruel disease.
