Camden Haven News Of The Area 25 October 2024

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Camden Haven Show’s 73rd year

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something for everyone to enjoy.”

Ron's connection to the Camden Haven Show dates back to 1983, serving as Ringmaster for over 20 years before assuming the role of President.

Ron attributes much of the show’s success to the hard work and passion of volunteers.

“We are all volunteers and we just do it because we love it,” said Ron.

“There is a lot that happens behind

the scenes and there has been a team of volunteers here all week in the lead-up to the show to ensure its smooth operation.”

One of the well-attended attractions at this year’s show was the photography exhibition.

Photography steward Kim Barry said the show was a platform for amateur photographers to showcase their work and creativity.

“The entries for this year’s show have been great,” said Kim.

“We have a junior and a senior section.

“The majority of our junior section comes from local school students, while our senior section comes from interested adults in the Camden Haven area.”

Among the many happy attendees of the Camden Haven Show was Eden, who was allsmiles after watching her younger brother take out a first place win for his art.

“I’m having a lot of fun at the show today,” Eden told NOTA.

Beyond the excitement of the day's

events, the showground itself has seen significant improvements in recent years.

Securing grants with the assistance of local Members of Parliament, Ron and his team have been able to make substantial upgrades including the construction of new stable blocks and yards.

q President of the Camden Haven Show Society, Ron Porter.

q Gloria Grogan and Lady taking a break from the dog show and enjoying the ring events.

q Victor admiring his face painting.

q Darren Howard competing in the chainsaw racing event.

q Asher being introduced to a baby calf by mum, Carlee Fletcher.

q Ebony and her horse participating in the Kathy Green Memorial Junior Grand Prix.

q Eden was a happy attendee at the Camden Haven Show.

GILLESPIE TO RETIRE

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Dr David Gillespie has announced he will retire from Parliament at the next federal election.

The National Party MP, who was first elected in 2013, cited a desire to spend more time with his wife Charlotte, and their family.

"For over eleven years, my wife Charlotte and our family have supported me in this wonderful job, and I thank them for their love and support," Dr Gillespie said in his announcement.

gastroenterologist before entering politics, had a distinguished career in medicine, including serving as Director of Physician Training at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.

proved valuable in Parliament, where he spent three years in the government ministry, including as Minister for Regional Health.

Dr Gillespie went on to secure re-election in 2016, 2019, and 2022, despite several boundary changes to the electorate.

Each time, he maintained a comfortable margin, solidifying the Nationals' hold on the seat.

During his tenure, Dr Gillespie championed numerous projects across the Lyne electorate, advocating for essential infrastructure and securing

federal funding for local council initiatives.

His leadership helped drive regional investment, earning him praise from Nationals Leader David Littleproud, who said Dr Gillespie will leave a “significant legacy”.

He highlighted Dr Gillespie's "important role" in shaping the party’s approach to regional health and infrastructure.

Reflecting on his

retirement, Dr Gillespie expressed concerns for the future, stating, "Australia is at a crossroads, and there is a need for more people in Parliament with real-life experience."

He committed to working diligently until the next election and collaborating with the next Nationals candidate to ensure the region continues to receive strong representation and remains a focal point for regional development.

The National Party has already commenced the preselection process for the

Lyne seat, with nominations set to close in three weeks.

The preselection meeting is scheduled for 7 December, where party members will choose their candidate to contest the seat in the next federal election, expected by May 2025.

Lyne voters will look to the upcoming election to address key concerns, particularly the rising cost of living that has impacted many on the Mid North Coast and in the Hunter.

Gillespie’s leadership, the next representative will face the challenge of continuing to deliver crucial infrastructure projects while addressing economic pressures on local households.

As Dr Gillespie prepares to step away from politics, he expressed gratitude to the people of Lyne, the National Party, and his staff.

While the electorate has benefitted from federal funding under Dr

His departure marks the end of an era for the seat and the start of a new chapter as the Nationals look to secure the seat once again and continue their legacy in the region.

political career began with a loss in the 2010 federal election, but he was successful in 2013, reclaiming the historically safe Nationals seat from retiring Independent Rob Oakeshott.

q Federal Member Dr David Gillespie with his wife Charlotte.

q Dr David Gillespie is retiring from Federal Parliament.

New Council's first meeting

By Emily GRAHAM

AT the first Ordinary Meeting of the new Port MacquarieHastings Council (PMHC) on October 17, fresh and familiar faces discussed key community issues, including the election of a Deputy Mayor, housing and infrastructure, library facilities, and the outcome of a recent referendum on council numbers.

Running unopposed, councillor Lauren Edwards was unanimously elected as Deputy Mayor for a twelvemonth term.

"I am very proud to

take on the responsibility of Deputy Mayor,” Cr Edwards said.

Housing and infrastructure are top of mind for many residents in the Port Macquarie-Hastings area.

As such, Cr Edwards moved a motion to request opportunities for councillors to meet with NSW State and Federal Government Ministers to discuss matters relating to housing and infrastructure.

These included NSW Minister for Housing and Homelessness Rose Jackson, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny

Aitchison, Federal Housing Minister Clare O’Neil and Federal Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King.

“PMHC has finished and adopted its housing and infrastructure plans for the LGA, so now is the relevant time to meet and address the needs of the Port MacquarieHastings community,” Cr Edwards said.

The motion was carried unanimously.

Before moving his motion about library facilities, newly elected councillor Mark Hornshaw spoke to clarify some misunderstandings of

Green light for speed camera trial

AN average speed camera trial will take place on a 15 kilometre stretch of the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes from mid2025.

The site is one of two locations for the trial, with the other a 16 kilometre distance between Coolac and Gundagai on the Hume Highway.

Average speed cameras had previously only been used in NSW to monitor

the speed of heavy vehicles, before legislation passed NSW Parliament enabling their use for all vehicles.

The trials will assess whether average speed cameras reduce speeding at these locations, aimed at improving safety and preventing injuries and fatalities.

Trials are proposed to begin with a 60-day period in which speeding drivers will

his original motion which was drafted in the meeting agenda.

“I’d like to apologise for the way this motion has originally circulated and conflated some issues together which has led to a misunderstanding,” Cr Hornshaw said.

receive a warning letter rather than a fine before normal enforcement, including fines and demerit points, begin.

“This is the right time to investigate whether lives can be saved by the use of average speed cameras for all vehicles, not only trucks,” said Minister for Roads John Graham.

“This technology has been found to be effective in other states and in the UK, Norway, Italy and the Netherlands.

“Before trials begin next year, the NSW Government will conduct a comprehensive awareness campaign so the public is aware of average speed cameras and a 60-day warning letter period will give motorists time to adjust to their use in these limited locations.”

He then proposed a detailed motion, requesting a written brief by December 2024 on library policies regarding age-appropriate access to materials, child safety, patron and staff wellbeing, and handling community complaints.

This motion was carried five votes to four, supported by councillors Hornshaw, Kirkman, Intemann, Maltmann and Roberts and opposed by councillors Edwards, Lipovac, Sheppard and Tubman.

Council also addressed the results of a recent referendum where 52 percent of voters opted to reduce councillor numbers from nine to seven, starting in 2028.

Cr Intemann’s motion

to note the referendum's outcome was passed unanimously.

Cr Maltmann reflected that “in my opinion the community got this one right”, whilst Cr Edwards argued “there was a lot of surprise in the community when they saw that referendum question on election day and we did not provide enough information about the pros and cons of each side.”

The result of the referendum means that if a councillor should leave the council before the next election, they will not be replaced.

The next ordinary PMHC meeting will be held on Thursday 14 November.

Bail refused over Kew hotel charges

By Sue STEPHENSON

A 43-YEAR-OLD man arrested over the armed robbery of a hotel in Kew, has been formally refused bail.

Cleveland Noel Madden appeared before Magistrate Georgina Darcy in Port Macquarie Local Court on 16 October.

He had been arrested in Port Macquarie the previous day by officers investigating break and enters in the area.

Madden is charged with nine offences including being involved in the armed robbery of a licenced

premises in Kew in January; stealing a motor vehicle from a business in Urunga in August, two break and enters in East Ballina and Ballina in August, and two more conspiracies to break and enter.

His case returns to Port Macquarie Local Court on 11 December.

A 25-year-old woman was arrested with Madden.

She was charged with aggravated break and enter in company (intend steal) and drive motor vehicle during a disqualification period.

The woman was granted conditional bail to appear in Port Macquarie Local Court on Wednesday 13 November.

Referendum controversy

By Luke HADFIELD

AS the dust settles on the 14 September local government elections, the Port MacquarieHastings LGA is gearing up for its final term with a ninemember Council.

The recent referendum posed a significant question to the electorate: “Do you favour a reduction in the number of Port Macquarie-Hastings Councillors from nine to seven, consisting of the Mayor and six Councillors?”

The question passed, but narrowly, with a margin of just 1.89 percent - or 2,193 votes - of 57,031 formal votes cast.

The close result has sparked debate over whether voters were sufficiently informed about the implications of reducing the number of councillors.

Arguments for the change centred on cost savings and reducing the influence of special interest groups, yet concerns are growing that the community may not have fully understood what they were voting for.

Sentiment from voters

News Of The Area spoke with on election day and in the weeks following highlighted this.

Many residents initially expressed the view that “less

government is better and it will save us money”.

However, when provided with more detailed information about the potential consequences, such as reduced representation and a higher workload for the remaining councillors, most agreed they would have voted "No" if better informed.

On Election Day, 20 out of 28 polling booths saw the "No" vote take the lead, while pre-polling and postal votes returned a stronger "Yes" vote, which some attribute to early voters lacking a more significant understanding of what they were voting for.

The move to reduce the number of councillors is expected to bring minor cost savings by decreasing the councillor stipends of the two abolished positions.

However, as the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (LGA) continues to grow, with an approximate current population of over 90,000, concerns are being raised about how this decision will affect representation and diversity on council.

Following the 2028 election, the LGA will have one of the highest populationto-councillor ratios in New South Wales.

This ratio, projected to be

around 15,000 residents per councillor, could potentially limit council's ability to address a wide range of community interests and adequately represent diverse viewpoints.

Critics of the reduction argue that fewer councillors could hinder robust debate and lead to a concentration of power.

A smaller council may find it challenging to manage the increasing workload that comes with a rapidly growing population, potentially resulting in slower response times and less comprehensive decision-making.

Additionally, there are fears the decision may lead to a lack of broad representation, particularly for smaller or less vocal communities within the region.

Further complicating the situation, the first meeting of the new council revealed that if one or two councillors leave during this term, they will not be replaced - there will be no count-back or by-election.

This raises questions about whether the community was fully aware of such details before casting their votes.

Councillor Nik Lipovac criticised the process, describing it as “a travesty”.

“It’s shambolic, and makes a mockery of democracy,” he

said.

Councillor Lisa Intemann expressed similar concern.

“Community representation will undoubtedly suffer from fewer councillors, but who will know except the councillors left struggling to do a proper job?” Cr Intemann said.

“In effect, council just spent $70,000 on a referendum that no one in the community had asked for, instigated by particular councillors, and promoted by council’s organisation as if just another consultation, despite the community significance.

“Given so little information, the 51.89 percent Yes vote is hardly decisive, and the valid cut-off should be at least 60 percent for any certainty.

“If you’re unhappy with this situation, get talking and tell your local Member of Parliament also.”

In contrast, Mayor Adam Roberts has defended the referendum.

“I thank the voters for engaging in the democratic process and fully respect their decision to reduce the councillor numbers,” he said.

“I personally had no issue with the way that council managed the information flow regarding the referendum and

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“The decision to hold a referendum was made one year before the election, which was, in my view, more than enough time for any interested parties to make a case for or against before the polling period.

“I encourage all community members to

respect the democratic decision that was made by the voters.”

Councillor Mark Hornshaw, who voted No in the referendum, said it was time to accept the decision and move on.

“I generally trust the average person on the street more than I trust politicians to make good decisions on issues like this,” he said.

q The shipping container will be used to hold crucial household items for households in need.

Calling all landowners

By Luke HADFIELD

COMMUNITY at 3 is reaching out to landowners in the Camden Haven region who have space to place a standard-sized shipping container on their property.

The container, provided by Community at 3, will be used to store donated goods and furniture.

By providing storage space, you’ll play a direct role in supporting those who need it most within our community.

If you can assist, please contact Theo Hazelgrove at 0438 358 057 to discuss details.

These items are crucial for assisting local families and individuals who are doing it tough and need help getting back on their feet.

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Edwards elected Deputy Mayor

By Luke HADFIELD

GREENS councillor Lauren Edwards has been elected unopposed as the new Deputy Mayor of Port Macquarie-Hastings Council for the next twelve months.

"It means a great deal to me to have been unanimously elected as I feel that my fellow councillors have indicated their respect for and confidence in me," Cr Edwards said.

During her first term as councillor, Cr Edwards played a significant role in advocating for key initiatives such as a wildlife land bridge over the Pacific Highway to protect koala populations and prioritising road improvements.

She also helped ensure diverse community voices were heard during housing round-table discussions.

When asked about her leadership approach, Cr Edwards emphasised the importance of intentional conversation, information sharing, and inclusivity.

Looking ahead, Cr Edwards plans to focus on community priorities including traffic congestion, affordable housing, and environmental protection.

High on her agenda is a koala habitat mapping project and securing government funding for local energy initiatives.

She also aims to establish a revenue taskforce to explore alternative funding sources for council.

Engaging with the community remains a priority for Cr Edwards, who values diverse perspectives in shaping council decisions.

"I will continue to seek out diverse perspectives and reach out to the parts of our community that will be most affected by a potential decision of Council and I do read every community engagement report that comes back to Council after community consultation concludes," she explained.

The biggest challenge she anticipates in the upcoming term is managing the financial demands of delivering services and infrastructure.

In response to past community feedback, Cr Edwards is leading a review of council partnership structures to enhance collaboration between the community and local government.

Growing up in a family that prioritised environmental conservation and social justice, Cr Edwards was introduced to the value of community service early on.

Her first volunteer role, in a program supporting young parents, ignited a passion for community involvement.

"I first started out my journey of investing my time in supporting our community when my daughter was just a toddler, and I found out about a volunteering opportunity to support other parents who had children under school age and felt

isolated or without a support network," Cr

Edwards told News Of The Area.

Her path into local politics began with a simple but eye-opening experience on a school P&C committee, where a discussion about the affordability of school uniforms underscored the importance of diverse perspectives in decision-making.

"This was a powerful moment that demonstrated to me how important it is to have a diversity of voices and lived experiences represented in the decision making for our communities," she said.

Residents priced out of health care

THE percentage of people who can’t afford to visit a GP in the Mid North Coast region has increased 270 percent over the past four years, according to new research.

The report titled “Access Denied: Australians Locked Out of Quality Healthcare”, was commissioned by the NSW Council of Social Services (NCOSS) and conducted by the University of Canberra.

NCOSS chief executive Cara Varian said the report found that patient experiences with vital health services including GPs, specialists and dentists in NSW had gone backwards since its 2020 report and that regional areas were more heavily impacted than metropolitan areas.

“This report illustrates that the health system is broken,” Ms Varian said.

“When people can’t afford the most fundamental medical care it leads to bad

health outcomes and puts pressure on hospitals,” she said.

“These statistics are particularly alarming in regional areas and are a wake-up call for the NSW and Commonwealth Governments to improve affordability and out-of-pocket costs for all Australians.”

According to the report, more than one in three people on the Mid North Coast visit the ED due to their GP being unavailable.

This is significantly higher than NSW overall (23 percent) and the second highest proportion across all NSW regions.

Over a quarter of Mid North Coast residents delay or avoid seeing the dentist due to cost, and over six in ten have a longterm health condition, compared to 51 percent in NSW overall.

There is also significantly lower ownership of private health insurance on the Mid North Coast (42 percent) compared to NSW overall (58 percent).

q Deputy Mayor and councillor Lauren Edwards, who represents the Greens.

Fighting fires from the skies

By Bill HARROW

WITH bushfire season upon us, the Mid Coast Aviation Brigade of the Rural Fire Service (RFS) is ready for action.

Two North Haven residents - Brigade President

Tom Melville and Captain Syd McRoy - are charged with the responsibility of coordinating the service’s local efforts.

Their area of coverage extends from Port Stephens to Telegraph Point and out west to Barrington Tops, an area home to 86 land-based RFS Brigades.

Tom and Syd are part of a 20-strong group of volunteers who operate out of Taree Airport.

Gary Tonkin, President of Taree Aero Club, is responsible for airport

operations and liaises with the Aviation Brigade when the facility is required for firefighting aircraft.

The Brigade is broken down into several sections with various responsibilities.

Radio operators are required to have training from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and provide vital communication links.

Then there are the air base operators; ground crew who assist in loading firefighting aircraft with water, foam and fire retardant.

There are also aircraft officers and air operations managers, who are in charge of deployment of assets and overall situation control.

Aircraft officers can also work with on-ground RFS brigades, providing real time information to operations.

There are various types of aircraft used to fight fires, including a single engine air tractor that needs to return to base to refill with water, a ‘Fire Boss’ that can refill from lakes and dams, and the ‘Cover Raft’ helicopter that can deploy ground firefighters to remote areas so they can make fire breaks.

Syd has forty years’ experience and has been deployed to a number of

q An air ambulance using the apron of Taree Airport where firefighting aircraft are marshalled.

interstate hot spots in the past.

In 2022 Syd found himself in the Cradle Mountain region of Tasmania and was instrumental in deploying a “pop-up” village and control centre to house 200 firefighters.

Later he did a stint in the Northern Territory on a similar mission.

He also operated during the 2019 Black Summer bushfires.

“During the 2019 bush fires we had 25 aircraft operating out of Taree Airport every day for five months, so communications were vital,” he said.

Tom has 25 years’ experience and has also deployed interstate.

Libertarian Party’s broad success

By Luke HADFIELD

RECENT local government elections in New South Wales marked a breakthrough for the Libertarian Party, with notable gains across the state, including one of the nine seats on Port Macquarie-Hastings Council.

The party says its election success is a sign of growing support for its platform, which focuses on individual liberty, minimal government intervention, and localised problemsolving.

Libertarian candidates gained significant traction in areas where voters appeared disenchanted with the established political parties, expressing concerns over issues such as development delays, traffic congestion, and the rising cost of living.

Mark Hornshaw, who was elected to the Port Macquarie-Hastings

Council, credited the party's achievement to a highly motivated volunteer base and a resonant message.

"We stood up and gave people who already share a Libertarian worldview someone to vote for," said Cr Hornshaw.

He noted that the party tapped into the sentiment of those frustrated with overregulation and government overreach.

In Port MacquarieHastings, the Libertarians secured approximately 16 percent of the vote, while in the MidCoast LGA, the party captured around 23 percent, securing three of eleven council seats.

These results appear to illustrate a growing appetite for policies that prioritise property rights, reduce bureaucratic controls, and empower communities to manage their own affairs.

Many voters supported the party's call for a return to grassroots governance,

with a focus on reducing the influence of government in everyday life.

The region’s demographics may have contributed to the party's success, as many residents have moved to the area seeking freedom from the restrictions experienced in larger cities during recent years.

These voters, according to Cr Hornshaw, are inclined towards self-reliance and scepticism of heavy-handed government interventions.

Despite these gains, Cr Hornshaw acknowledges that one seat on the council does not equate to the power to drive significant policy changes.

However he remains optimistic about making an impact through advocacy and raising awareness about Libertarian principles.

The ballot result also strengthens the party's ambitions for future state and federal elections,

“The difference between our Aviation Brigade and the RFS is that we get called in when things become critical,” he said.

The Mid Coast Aviation Brigade currently operates out of a shipping container and one bay of a Council shed at Taree Airport.

With funds tight, the Brigade was grateful to receive $6000 from the Kendall Op-shop to buy a new water pump.

The Brigade is always looking for volunteers and will have a display and stall at the Barrington Coast Airshow at Taree Airport on 9 November, where Syd and Tom will be available for a chat.

where it aims to challenge both major parties and other minor parties, such as the Teals, on key issues including climate policy.

The campaign's success has sparked debate about whether the outcome

signals a broader political shift in New South Wales or simply reflects localised frustrations.

Cr Hornshaw dismissed the notion of a significant shift, arguing that the Libertarian Party's results stemmed more from providing an option for voters already aligned with Libertarian values than from changing the electorate's overall political attitudes.

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q Cr Mark Hornshaw believes the Libertarian Party’s resonant messaging cut through to voters.

q Syd McRoy and Tom Melville in front of the water replenishing tank.

q Tom Melville and Syd McRoy on the section of Taree Airport used for firefighting aircraft.

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‘Deadly’ honour for Hastings charity

By Sue STEPHENSON

COREY Tutt’s commitment to demystifying STEM subjects and improving education outcomes for Indigenous Australians has led to yet another award for the Hastings-based charity, DeadlyScience.

The Kamilaroi man, OAM recipient, Associate Professor and former NSW Australian of the Year, can now add the NSW Telstra Best of Business for Indigenous Excellence Award to his long list of achievements.

“This recognition is incredibly important to DeadlyScience [and to] all the stakeholders and staff who work extremely hard to bring STEM equity to our communities,” Corey said.

“Through [these awards] we are changing the narrative of what is possible because you

can't be what you can't see.”

Corey founded DeadlyScience in 2018.

He moved to the area several years ago and now runs the charity out of a warehouse in Port Macquarie.

Supported by service clubs across the Mid North Coast, and donations from across the country, a small army of volunteers assembles packages of science, technology, engineering and maths resources to send to regional and remote students.

“We know that the power of STEM education changes lives and it's really important to ensure we are paving the way forward for DeadlyScientists around the country.”

DeadlyScience has worked with 1700 schools and community organisations and

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provided more than 25,000 books, science kits, and learning materials to Indigenous students.

Corey also delivered thousands of dollars worth of books to the students of Telegraph Public School after their library was wiped out in the floods of 2021.

Not only is he a regular guest speaker at local schools and libraries, he’s also an awardwinning children’s author.

He’s just taken delivery of the first copies of his latest book “Caution. This Book Contains

Deadly Reptiles!”

“This has been an extensive research project that features the traditional names of over 60 reptiles from 20 different language groups,” he told News Of The Area.

“It’s the first time such a book has been created.”

Deadly Science is now eligible for Telstra’s national business awards, which will be announced on 28 November.

Play your part in breast cancer research

THE National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is one of Australia’s leading not-forprofit organisations funding world-class breast cancer research towards a vision of zero deaths from breast cancer.

Since its inception in 1994, NBCF has invested around $200 million into more than 600 world-class research projects across Australia.

In this time, death rates from breast cancer in Australia have improved by 43 percent.

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Every year over 21,000 people in Australia (including around 200 men) will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

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That’s someone’s mother, sister, friend or family member whose life has been tragically cut short because of the disease.

“Although the five-year survival rate has increased from 76 percent to 92 percent (and rising) since 1994 thanks to research, there is still progress to be made to stop deaths from breast cancer.”

By targeting the remaining eight percent who don’t live past this survival rate, NBCF’s goal is to reach Zero Deaths from breast cancer.

To find out more, visit www.nbcf.org.au

Mel and Holly packing boxes of STEM resources to send to Indigenous students.

q Corey Tutt OAM inside DeadlyScience’s Port Macquarie warehouse.

q Senior Program Manager

Vinnie Scott of Bellbrook, with the Best of Business Award.

Re-writing how Bonny Hills got its name

By Sue STEPHENSON

RESEARCHER Ian Richardson may have re-written the history books when it comes to the date and year Green Hills officially became Bonny Hills.

In 2023, he set out to find the actual date the Post Office was approved and opened, having been involved in the Bonny Hills Progress Association’s 70th anniversary celebrations in 2018.

Mr Richardson said his research was to guide the planning of the 80th and potentially centenary anniversary celebrations.

Up to that point, all references to the change of name had relied on a published memoir of Mr A. Bartlett (1993) in which he gives the year of the correspondence with the PostMaster General (PMG) as 1947.

“I discovered this year, by registering and attending the National Archives of Australia (NSW), that there was a single page item of correspondence giving the date

as 1 November, 1948,” Mr Richardson said.

So, the renaming was a year later than previously thought.

To mark the discovery, the Progress Association, in conjunction with the WauchopeBonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club will hold a “Raise a Glass to Bonny Hills” evening on Friday, 1 November - with a special toast at 6pm.

Town’s timeline

Through his research, Mr Richardson discovered that in 1947, an application for Green Hills to have a Post Office and telephone exchange was declined by the PMG because there was another Green Hills already registered.

q A land ownership map in 1943. At the top is Green Hills and the lower area is Grants

So, the local community had to come up with a new name.

Of the three they submitted, the PMG chose “Suterville” after Jack Suters, the first European to purchase land in the area.

But Mr Suters did not want to be recognised in this way, so an objection was lodged and the Progress Association had to come back with other suggestions.

“The strange part of the story was that through meticulous searching in Trove and in reading copies of local papers published at the time, there is no record of the opening of the Bonny Hills Post Office or the change of name,” Mr Richardson said.

Bonny Hills is one of at least four names used officially or locally to name the area and community.

The Birpai name, Mr Richardson said, “seems to have disappeared into

Supporting hidden disabilities

By Luke HADFIELD

BUSWAYS has announced the rollout of ‘Sunflowerfriendly’ bus services in the Port Macquarie region, aimed at supporting customers with hidden disabilities.

The announcement coincides with Invisible Disabilities Week, which has been running this week from 20 to 26 October.

The program, internationally recognised for its effectiveness, provides a discreet way for individuals with non-visible disabilities to signal their need for extra assistance while using public transport.

In Australia, approximately 4.4 million people live with one or more disabilities, and at least 90 percent of these individuals - around 3.96 million - experience invisible disabilities.

To facilitate greater awareness and support, Busways is adopting a Sunflower lanyard system.

Passengers can wear the green and yellow sunflowerthemed lanyard, enabling them to communicate their need for assistance without having to disclose their specific condition.

More than 85 percent of Busways’ North Coast drivers have been trained to recognise the Sunflower lanyard and provide necessary support, such as helping passengers board and disembark, or navigating potentially stressful situations.

This training is set to expand, with additional drivers completing their training in the coming months.

“By joining the Sunflower program and training our drivers, we are making our buses more accessible and inclusive for all,” said Mark Lawrence, Assistant Area Manager for the Lower North Coast in a press statement.

“We aim to create a space where everyone can feel respected and understood, allowing those with hidden

history”.

“Grants Head is referenced in ‘Return to Lake Innes: Journals and Letters written by Annabella Innes’ (2020).

“Annabelle Innes (later Boswell), a niece of Major Innes, wrote after 1848 of riding her horse from Lake Innes House and refers to Grants Head by name.

“She describes looking towards the Camden Haven and back towards Tacking Point.

“In 1969, the official NSW topography map shows 40 houses on Grants Headland and 30 in the central area of Bonny Hills.

“When Shire maps were first published, the name used was Green Hills (sometimes written as Greenhills).

“Yet there are also a few records of Wauchope locals using the nickname “Creamy” instead of Green Hills.

“One area was known as

Spooneys and this name is sometimes used instead of Green Hills.”

A file in the National Archives dated 26 July, 1972, to the District Postal Manager Kempsey, states:

- Bonny Hills was opened as a telephone office on 11 August, 1948, under the name of Suterville. This was one of the three alternatives originally submitted by the local people for consideration.

- Shortly afterwards the Progress Association requested that the name be changed to Bonny Hills and this was supported unanimously by the residents.

The origin of the name was not given.

However, the Department agreed to the change of name and the telephone office became known as Bonny Hills on 1 November, 1948.

q Around 85 percent of Busways North Coast drivers have been trained to recognise the Sunflower lanyard.

challenges to travel with ease and dignity.

“Our goal is to make a positive difference in their daily lives and help everyone to feel welcome on board.”

Individuals with hidden disabilities can purchase a Sunflower lanyard from the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower website.

Free lanyards are also

available through Transport for NSW by emailing sunflower@transport.nsw. gov.au or by visiting one of the 35 selected train stations. This initiative is solely

distributed in Australia by Bayley House, a not-forprofit organisation dedicated to supporting those with disabilities.

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q John Suters (also called Jack or Fardy) is known to have camped in the area in the late 1880’s. He and his brother Albert purchased 20 acres of Crown land in 1890.

q Thomas Bartlett purchased the land in 1933 and started clearing it to grow passionfruit, pineapples and bananas.

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Elegant plant art

By Kim AMBROSE

THE Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) hosted the Wauchope Bonsai Workshop Group's (WBWG) annual Bonsai and Penjing Show from 19-20 October.

The event included a stunning array of traditional

and native bonsai and penjing plants, which captivated attendees with their elegance and intricate designs.

In addition to the display, participants also had the opportunity to purchase a variety of bonsai and prebonsai trees, pots and tools, to either start or expand their

own collection.

The show also ran daily demonstrations hosted by members of the WBWG, providing invaluable insights into the techniques involved in cultivating and shaping bonsai.

Among those conducting demonstrations was Joseph

Frigon, Treasurer of the WBWG.

Joseph’s journey with bonsai began in America, over a decade ago.

“My brother started doing bonsai and he introduced him to the artform,” he said.

“He had several trees and taught me a lot of stuff.

“I have been doing it ever since.

“Unfortunately, I couldn’t

bring my bonsai plants over from America because of border policies so I had to start over again on this side,” Joseph stated.

Joseph now tends to around 100 trees.

For those interested in delving deeper into the world of bonsai, the Wauchope Bonsai Workshop Group meets the second Saturday of the month at Rotary Hall, Wauchope.

The meeting commences with a discussion of display trees followed by a presentation.

The remainder of the meeting is for members to work on their own trees, with a separate session for beginners to learn the basics of bonsai care and creation. They also meet on the fourth Saturday of the month for a workshop day.

Hooked on the Camden Haven Walkers choose hope

By Kate SHELTON

THE recent onslaught of strong winds has made it a challenging week for local anglers.

With the weather remaining unpredictable, fluctuating between northeasterly and southerly winds and the occasional shower, finding consistent fishing opportunities has been a challenge. However, as the weather begins to stabilise, there are signs of promising fishing conditions emerging as we head into the warmer months.

In the Hastings River, bream have been active, with both breakwalls and Settlement Point producing good results.

Mullet strips and brined prawns have been effective baits.

Flathead numbers have also remained consistent,

with lures of various profiles and whitebait proving successful.

Whiting have been congregating in Limeburners, Blackmans Point, and the back channel, with surface lures proving particularly effective.

For luderick enthusiasts, the breakwalls have been holding a few fish, with sea cabbage and weed flies producing results.

School-sized mulloway have been abundant between the highway bridges and Wauchope.

Off the rocks, a few tailor have appeared around Point Plomer, although they are mostly smaller specimens.

Luderick continue to be encountered locally, with Shelly's and Miners Beach being prime locations.

For those wanting to fish the afternoon bite, reasonable bream and

school mulloway can be found at Big Hill and Point Plomer.

For those brave enough to venture offshore, the rewards have been substantial.

Snapper numbers remain healthy, with both bait and soft plastics proving effective.

The reefs off the Lighthouse have been particularly productive.

As the weather improves, targeting kingfish on the wider reefs with live bait and knife jigs could be a promising adventure.

In the Camden Haven anglers have been finding success in various species on the beaches. Whiting numbers have been steadily increasing, particularly on the shallower sandbars during the rising tide.

Worms and pipis have been the preferred baits.

Bream have also been cooperative, with Grants Beach proving to be a productive spot.

For night-time anglers, school mulloway remain a viable target, with the beaches south of Lake Cathie offering the best chances.

This week’s feature photo is of Indi Garvey, a member of the Port Macquarie Game Fishing Club, who has been recognised for her outstanding achievements.

She was awarded the Game Fishing Association Australia's State Champion for Junior Female Angler Tag and Release.

Her dedication and skill have made her a role model for young female anglers.

TAKING to the riverfront of Laurieton on Saturday, 13 October, the Choosing Hope walk raised $6,800 in support of bereaved families.

Led by organisers Michelle Freeman and Chan Ansell, this heartfelt event brought together a community touched by pregnancy and infant loss.

“The words ‘I had a miscarriage’, ‘My baby was stillborn’, or ‘My baby died’ often lead to silence, as speaking about such loss is painful, and knowing how to respond can be difficult,” organisers told NOTA.

“However, pregnancy and infant loss is tragically common.

“In Australia, six babies are stillborn every day, three infants die before their first birthday, and a miscarriage occurs every 3.5 minutes, with one in four pregnancies ending in loss.”

impacted by miscarriage or infant loss to “honour, remember and connect”.

For those grieving, the group setting served as a powerful reminder that they are not walking the journey alone.

“The Laurieton event created a sense of community, offering participants a place to reflect, acknowledge, and remember the babies forever in their hearts.”

The walk concluded with a remembrance service, where attendees spoke their babies' names aloud and placed remembrance cards in their honour.

The event also served as a fundraiser for Bears Of Hope Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support, which provides crucial support for families who experience the loss of a baby during pregnancy or infancy.

q A Satsuki Azalea Gold Cup.

q A Japanese Cut Leaf Maple bonsai.

q Joseph Frigon demonstrating how to rehome a bonsai plant.

q Organisers Chan Ansell and Michelle Freeman.

q The key takeaway from the day: Hope.

q Indi Garvey.

The Choosing Hope walk served as an opportunity for families and individuals

Treehouses a finalist in ‘Banksias’

By Sue STEPHENSON

DUNBOGAN’S treehouses are up against the might of Taronga’s Conservation Society and Shoalhaven’s Mountain Ridge Wines for one of the state’s most prestigious honours.

All three are finalists in the tourism category of the NSW Sustainability Awards, which are more commonly known as the “Banksias”.

Established by the notfor-profit Banksia Foundation and supported by the NSW Government, the awards recognise the “innovators and

trailblazers” of business and industry.

“To have our unique

brand of sustainable tourism recognised by such a prestigious organisation gives

Treehouse Retreat, Kerry McFadyen.

The citation for the tourism finalists says the Treehouse Retreat was chosen because of “how tourism dollars generated by an exceptional guest experience have been blended with vision and passion to restore health and harmony to the land.”

It is far from the first time the local accommodation

Accommodation at the NSW Tourism Awards.

Peter Johnson, who is Kerry’s husband, said the sustainability awards dovetail into the State Government’s recently released vision for regional tourism.

“It is a reminder that if we can look after our biggest asset, the environment, we can take a bigger slice of the higher paying tourism

market that focuses on local produce, relaxation and quiet

The Banksia Foundation aligns with the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development goals. These were adopted by Australia and other member countries in 2015, and can be viewed in detail at sdgs. un.org/goals

The winners of the 2024 NSW Sustainability Awards will be announced at the National Maritime Museum in Sydney on 15 November.

Professionals R/E Led by Principal Mark Whatson, who brings over 30 years of local experience and more than 40 years in the industry, Professionals Laurieton is your trusted “go-to” real estate agency in the area. Conveniently located in the Lakewood Shopping Centre, right between Woolworths and The Happy Butcher, we benefit from high visibility and easy access, with over 2,500 pedestrian movements in and out of the complex, seven days per week, making much of our business walk-in. All staff members are fully licensed. We proudly serve the communities of Laurieton, Lake Cathie, Bonny Hills, North Haven, Camden Head, Dunbogan, Kew, and Kendall, offering comprehensive real estate services to meet all your needs. professionalslaurieton.com.au

For most of us, buying or selling a home or investment property will be the largest financial transaction we ever make. Some of us may only do so once in our lifetime.

Work, holidays, family commitments and other responsibilities don’t just stop while you are in the process of buying a home. Juggling a property sale or purchase alongside daily life can be quite daunting, especially with contracts, forms, and processes that may seem unfamiliar.

At Dobell Conveyancing, our aim is to transform the experience of buying or selling property into a seamless, stress-free journey. Our friendly, professional team based in Kendall will accompany you at every step, ready to address any enquiries you may have.

Call our experienced team to explore how we can assist you with your next property.

q An aerial view of the treehouses, just off Diamond Head Road.

q Co-owners Peter Johnson and Kerry McFadyen.

q Regular guests Briege and Ping, planting trees with local regeneration expert, Jenny Stitt.

Grimebusters. Since its launch in July 2023, Grime Busters has quickly built a strong reputation in the Camden Haven area. Guided by its can do motto, compassion and reliability, the business has grown rapidly, expanding its staff and becoming a trusted name in the local community. Grime Busters offers a variety of services, including weekly, fortnightly, or one-time cleaning for homes and businesses, deep cleaning for areas needing some TLC, pre- and post house sale cleaning. The business also specializes in rental exit cleaning, whether working alongside tenants or handling complete exit cleans.

Additionally, Grime Busters provides specialized mould and wall mark removal services, ensuring spaces are left spotless and refreshed. Ovens and windows are often neglected areas in homes - we have you covered! With its commitment to high standards and customer satisfaction, Grime Busters continues to be a reliable choice for cleaning services in the Camden Haven area.

New Vision Pools. A family business in the Port Macquarie area serving Mid North Coast with years of experience and a passion for creating beautiful outdoor spaces. Whether you’re dreaming of a luxurious pool, or a perfect family retreat New Vision Pools works closely with clients to transform outdoor spaces into breathtaking retreats tailored to their lifestyle and preferences. What truly sets New Vision Pools apart is their attention to detail and commitment to quality. For homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor space, New Vision Pools delivers a perfect balance of beauty & functionality design. Their passion for craftsmanship and customer satisfaction makes them the premier choice for luxury pool creations.

We have been in the flooring industry for 20 years servicing the Camden Haven Area.

Starting out in the same showroom as our sister shop Curtain Haven & Blinds in Lake St Laurieton then moving down to the corner of Ocean Drive/Bayside Circuit for a couple years, then moved to our new bigger showroom in March 2022 just around the corner 23-25 Bayside Circuit Laurieton in the Industrial Bays.

We are a family based business offering Free Measure and Quotes for all your flooring needs also offering advise if need be to what is the most suitable floor covering.

We have carpets, vinyl planks, sheet vinyl, hybrid, timber, laminate & rugs on display here in our showroom. Feel free to call in and check out our range or don’t hesitate to call 6559 7582 for a free measure and quote.

Laurieton BigA+ Tile Power is your trusted one-stop shop, offering a complete package with the combined buying power of two leading groups. We provide a range of high-quality products, including vanities, toilets, tapware, wall, and floor tiles to suit all styles and budgets. As licensed plumbers, drainers, and gasfitters, we have the expertise to modify plumbing systems to meet the demands of your renovation.

Beyond tiles and bathroom fittings, we offer a variety of essential services such as hot water heater repairs and installations— whether electric, gas, or solar. We also install and maintain water tanks, pumps, and handle blocked drains. Whether it’s a full renovation or plumbing upgrades, we have the skills and products to get the job done right. Trust us to help you transform your space with quality, value, and expert service all under one roof.

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Get Plastered by Fletch, When it comes to delivering top-notch plastering services, Get Plastered by Fletch stands out as a trusted, reliable name in the industry. With years of experience and a strong commitment to craftsmanship, this local business ensures every project is completed to the highest standard. Specializing in both residential and commercial plastering, they offer a wide range of services, from renovations and repairs to new builds. Led by the skilled and dedicated Ben, the team is known for their attention to detail, punctuality, and professionalism. Whether it’s a minor patch-up or a large-scale renovation, Get Plastered by Fletch prides itself on clean, precise work and customer satisfaction. Supporting local businesses like Get Plastered by Fletch not only guarantees exceptional results but also strengthens the community. When you need plastering done right, there’s no better choice than this trusted local expert. 0422 300 013 BEN FLETCHER

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Ian Haldane Smith is a highly experienced carpenter with 26+ years in the industry, specializing in custombuilt wardrobes. Based in the Camden Haven region, Ian combines his decades of expertise with innovative, spacesaving designs to create affordable, high-quality wardrobe solutions tailored to individual needs. His hands-on approach ensures that each project is both personalized and expertly crafted, as he serves as both designer and installer. Dedicated to customer satisfaction, Ian focuses on delivering functional and stylish wardrobes that meet diverse budgets.

Hilltribe Architects are based in Laurieton, under the Mount View Medical Centre on Bonser Lane, next to the Laurie Street Council carpark. We are a family-owned business that specialises in residential design. We provide a design service for homeowners, property developers and building companies on the Mid-north Coast and beyond. Our services include preparing architectural plans for Development Applications (DA) and Construction Certificates (CC) to Council and private certifiers.

People can come and see us if they need help designing a new house, a renovation to their existing house or even just a functional kitchen. We will model the design in 3D so they can “walk through” it at our office and see if they like it before committing to building it. Pop in and see us or call Larissa for a chat on 0410 480 437.

GRAVEL DRIVEWAY SOLUTIONS

Gravel Driveway Construction & Restoration on the Mid North Coast

Are you renovating, building, or selling your home? A wellmaintained driveway can boost property value and prevent expensive future repairs. Gravel Driveway Solutions specializes in professional driveway construction, restoration, drainage solutions, and concrete crossovers, ensuring safety and durability. Serving the Mid North Coast, including Port Macquarie, Laurieton, and the Hastings and Camden Haven regions, we have been a trusted, certified contractor since 2005 for residential, rural, and commercial projects.

Contact Glen 0407 136 520 for a free quote or use our online estimator tool to start your renovation plans today! https://www.graveldriveways.com.au/

Dedicated experts with a passion for quality

COMMITTED to delivering exceptional electrical services with a focus on craftsmanship, integrity, and innovation, the NBK Electrical team takes pride in offering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

“At NBK Electrical, our values drive everything we do,” the NBK team said.

“We believe in going the extra mile to ensure that every project is completed to the highest standards, no matter the size or complexity.”

Based in Laurieton, NBK Electrical provides a diverse array of services tailored to both residential and commercial needs.

From advanced Level 2 ASP tasks to innovative solar and battery solutions, the skilled team can deliver “top-quality results with precision and care”.

“Whether it’s a routine maintenance job

or a complex installation, we approach each task with the same level of dedication and attention to detail,” the team said.

“Our commitment to quality is reflected in the long-lasting relationships we build with our clients, who trust us to deliver reliable, efficient, and innovative electrical solutions.

“We strive to exceed expectations on every project, ensuring that our clients not only receive exceptional service but also a partner they can rely on for all their electrical needs.”

NBK Electrical is fully insured and licensed, and offers “certified experts committed to delivering top-notch solutions”.

“Using the latest technology and our extensive experience, we ensure outstanding results and exceed your expectations,” the team said.

NBK services Port Macquarie, Laurieton, Kendall, Taree and surrounding areas.

q Based in Laurieton, NBK Electrical provides a diverse array of services tailored to both residential and commercial needs.

By Manny WOOD

Trouble in paradise

AFTER David’s wife died, he and his daughter Jenny purchased an idyllic property, comprising two cosy homes and enough space for a few cows and a decent garden.

However, as with many family ventures, life introduced unexpected challenges that threatened to unravel their peaceful paradise.

The trouble began when Jenny invited her partner to live with her.

David initially welcomed the addition of an extra set of hands, and he did enjoy Jenny’s partner’s company.

However, unfortunately for David, Jenny became more interested in her new friend and David was left to care for the cows, maintain the property and ensure all the bills were paid.

David felt frustrated and anxious about what laid ahead…. this was not working-out as he expected.

Nevertheless, David was conscious not to cause a rift with Jenny, as she was very happy.

Rather than allowing the situation to spiral into a bitter dispute, David and Jenny realised that preserving their familial bond and peace on the property was paramount.

Together they sought legal advice to craft a comprehensive deed to govern their shared living arrangement.

The deed, akin to a “tenants in common agreement”, outlined clear divisions of responsibility and space.

David and Jenny each retained exclusive use of their respective homes, ensuring their privacy and autonomy.

The deed also detailed how shared areas would be maintained, the looking after the cows and garden, and expenses such as utilities, repairs, and rates, would be fairly divided.

Moreover, the deed established an efficient conflict resolution mechanism.

In the event of a disagreement, the parties agreed to engage in mandatory mediation, with the option for binding arbitration if necessary.

By clearly defining the boundaries of ownership and responsibility, the deed provided much-needed clarity and security.

Jenny’s partner, though initially the cause of conflict, was also considered in the agreement, ensuring that all parties had a stake in maintaining peace on the property.

Thank you to Anthony Fogarty for his assistance with this column.

Email Manny Wood, principal solicitor 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 cannot be relied upon as legal advice.

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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN

The Big Screen

THOSE of us who are largely fed up with comic-book movies can breathe a sigh of relief following this week's slate of films, as Venom: The Last Dance marks the final four-colour release for 2024.

Promised to be the last instalment of the series starring Tom Hardy and Michelle Williams, this version sees Eddie Brock and the living costume – Venom – on the run from a military unit led by Chiwetel Ejiofor, and apparently another alien creature.

The original Venom was shockingly successful (as was the sequel) in the way that only modern B-movies can be.

Everything on the screen is utter nonsense, but the filmmakers are all perfectly aware of this and the actors are having genuine fun making a “bad movie”.

In contrast is a film that is clearly geared for prestige, Lee, a biopic of 20th Century cultural icon Lee Miller.

Miller is known for her work as a photographer for Vogue magazine close to the front lines of WWII, though the images she captured were not published at the time.

Kate Winslet holds this film together as the feisty and determined Miller, though the story makes a lot of demands as it attempts to focus both on gender inequality and the grim realities of war.

The film also looks incredible, thanks largely to director Ellen Kuras, who is well-served by her many years as a cinematographer.

The darkly comic A Different Man is also in cinemas this week.

Starring Sebastian Stan as Edward

Lemuel, an aspiring actor who suffers from neurofibromatosis (facial tumours), the film questions the extent to which our attitudes towards disability, or disfigurement, may be little more than a state of mind.

After being offered an experimental treatment to cure his condition, Edward discovers that his life’s problems may be way more than skin deep when he meets Oscar.

Oscar is played by Adam Pearson, an actor who actually lives with neurofibromatosis and who steals the film completely from the star player.

Pearson’s performance is sweet, charming, funny and charismatic, and challenges many assumptions about those with disabilities.

To be clear, this is not a sweet, feelgood family film, as the focus is most definitely on the dark turn Edward takes as he faces his own flawed character.

For those looking for a family experience on the weekend you can take the opportunity to check out Australian/ Irish production My Freaky Family

A sort of fairy tale/coming of age story, young Betty Flood is about to turn thirteen and wants nothing more than to be magical like the rest of her family.

As she learns the truth about where they come from, she discovers that there may be just as much power in the music she makes.

Featuring a mostly Irish cast led by Evanna Lynch (of Harry Potter fame) this quirky tale looks like a fun, if forgettable, family adventure.

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Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

Do you have a pressing problem, annoying anxiety or community conundrum? Jasminda Featherlight, our resident roving Agony Aunt, is here to help. Jasminda will be responding to questions from readers. SEND your concerns to Jasminda care of media@newsofthearea.com.au and include your name and suburb.

DEAR Jasminda,

My husband ruins every morning by sitting next to me in bed doom scrolling and reading the headlines out loud. How can I stop this behaviour?

Helen F

Dear

Helen,

I JUST had a quick glance at the headlines to familiarise myself with your conundrum.

I'm not sure what you are rabbiting on about.

I mean, sure there are wars raging on multiple fronts, and a once spectacular lake drowning in toxic waste.

Hang on, maybe I've just gone with the wrong media group.

I'll try again.

Okay, so over in the US, Trump is still not admitting to losing the 2020 election. Holy Moses.

But that's in America.

How about local news?

Okay, there has been a family tragedy closer to home.

An airport security issue.

Ok, Helen.

This is not a great way to start a day.

In fact, I was happily watching my chooks fossicking around the garden, and now I'm surrounded by devastation, and those pesky online analytics are going crazy trying to give me more of what they think I want, which is anything with a whiff of devastation, destruction and apocalyptic intent.

So now, just as you blamed your husband, I'm blaming you, Helen.

My day could have gone in one of two directions. I could have been mesmerised by the sonorous calls of magpies and the uplifting laughter of kookaburras.

I could have been quietly sipping a strong cup of tea with my dog leaning against my leg.

I could have observed the swaying gum tree branches against a pale grey sky.

I could have eased into a bit of brain work getting Wordle in three lines.

But no, now I'm stuck in a state of existential dread.

There is a simple answer, though. Take control, Helen.

You don't have to be a mere vessel for your husband's daily catastrophising. You could instead listen to a podcast of your choosing (headphones have saved many marriages, I'm sure of it), or read a few pages of a book you enjoy.

If you have a dog, you could go for a brisk walk and take in life's simple pleasures.

Or you could just grab a pillow, place it over your husband's face, and… no, no, don't do that one, Helen, or else you will be in the news and we'll all be saying, 'What on earth possessed her? She seemed like such a gentle and caring woman. You just never know, do you? Just yesterday she was saying hello over the fence, and now she's in the headlines.'

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Peaceful lifestyle

3 Kirmington Terrace, West Haven

Price: $799,000

NESTLED at the base of North Brother Mountain, in the popular Waterview Heights Estate of West Haven, this residence offers a peaceful lifestyle just three kilometres from the Laurieton CBD and two kilometres east of the Lakewood Shopping Complex and Medical Centre.

Set in the final, newest stage of the development of the Waterview Heights Estate, this slightly elevated property features an open-

plan design, blending formal and casual living spaces that flow seamlessly into a covered outdoor area, perfect for entertaining or relaxing.

The home boasts three bedrooms, including a spacious master with ensuite and a very large second bedroom, all three equipped with built-in wardrobes.

With a generous land area of 793m², the property is fully fenced and benefits from a subdivision feature that provides additional open space between neighbouring lots at the rear.

This ensures privacy while enhancing the overall appeal of the home.

Additionally, a powered, detached workshop and a large garden shed provide ample storage and workspace for hobbyists or those needing extra room for projects.

With its quality construction, prime location, and room for personal touches, this property is a well-appointed residence ideal for a family looking for a comfortable, versatile home close to nature and everyday conveniences.

Contact Professionals Laurieton.

Bonny Hills gem

THIS stunning family home situated in the exclusive and highly sought-after Rainbow Beach Estate stands out as a true gem.

Surrounded by stylish, contemporary homes, this property offers a blend of luxury and practicality, making it the perfect choice for families or buyers seeking something truly special.

Designed with an emphasis on space and style, the split-level living areas are a highlight, with the kitchen and family room flowing seamlessly into a private courtyard featuring an in-ground, resort-style pool-perfect for entertaining or enjoying relaxed family living.

The sense of openness and natural light throughout the home must be seen to be believed.

The master suite is truly impressive, boasting an expansive layout, a walk-in robe, and a private ensuite complete with a separate toilet.

This home is ideal for those who value both comfort and elegance.

Located on the ocean side of Ocean Drive in Bonny Hills, this property offers the ultimate coastal lifestyle.

Weekend strolls to the beach will become part of your routine, adding to the appeal of this exceptional home.

Additionally, the property offers an area that could house a van or boat, and the easy-care, landscaped yard ensures lowmaintenance living.

This high-quality family home will not be on the market for long.

Don't miss the opportunity to inspect

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LOCALSPORT

Kendall PS and St Joseph’s progress in Cup

By Kim AMBROSE

THE Regional Finals of the Todd Woodbridge Cup were held at Kendall Tennis Club on Monday, 21 October, bringing together 100 Stage 2 and 3 students representing seven primary schools from Pacific Palms to South West Rocks.

Kendall Public School

were the overall winners in the Stage 3 division, with St Joseph's Primary School Laurieton taking out the Stage 2 division.

Both school teams will now go on to contest the State Finals of the Todd Woodbridge Cup in Sydney later this term.

Kylie Hunt, the region’s

Tennis NSW Development Officer, praised competing students for their impressive performances and highlighted the importance of events like the Todd Woodbridge Cup in engaging children in the sport.

“Today’s competition has seen some impressive tennis from the students,” said Kylie.

“There have been some really close matches, with great sportsmanship being displayed.

“This tournament is a great opportunity to get kids involved in tennis.”

Wendy Hudson, President of the Kendall Tennis Club, expressed her excitement at hosting the competition.

“What a remarkable day it was for our club to host the Regional Finals of the Todd Woodbridge Cup.”

LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls

By Warren BATES

IN THE middle of last century, at a time before avocados, lawn bowls in Australia was at its peak. While times have changed, this wonderful sport continues to thrive across the country, perfectly suited to the idyllic climate we enjoy, especially here in our region.

Venues for lawn bowls vary from district to district. Our club plays its matches at the picturesque Kew Country Club, which is owned by LUSC. The club shares the space with Kew golfers and bowlers, and it is set among tall shady gum trees which is the natural home to many kangaroos and kookaburras. The pure, fresh air makes playing

there a complete and absolute pleasure.

Last Thursday saw 34 enthusiastic bowlers take to the green—slightly fewer than expected, but a solid turnout nonetheless. It was meat tray raffle day, and 19 lucky winners took home prizes, including 8 mouthwatering meat trays supplied by Wiggly Tails. A special thanks to our

LUSC Ladies Social Golf

By Robyn KING

TUESDAY, 15/10/24, 18

ladies were able to return to the course but under trying circumstances. It rained again! The last group declined to start as the rained began to fall. But the players who had already started persevered and achieved some good scores despite the heavy going.

9 Hole Stableford Competition

Division 1:

Winner - S. English 19, R/ Up - L. Innes 16

NTP: I. Williams

Division 2:

Winner - D. Haggett 20, R/ Up - P. Pepper 16

NTP: S. Meixner

The were 8 cardies playing their special brand of cards. Mary Brown was the overall winner on the day.

We were also fundraising for the third time this year. Cakes were baked and raffled and members donated funds as well. A raffle that was started on the day will continue until next week when it will be drawn during our lunch at a local venue. All funds raised will be donated to cancer research.

A reminder to all members that we will be having our AGM on 12/11/24.

generous sponsors, Flipz n Chipz, JA Fashions, and Taste Bakehouse, for their continued support.

The day’s highlight came from Veronica Pau, a visiting bowler from Club North Haven, who delivered

A number of students advancing to the State Finals are participants in coaching programs provided by the Kendall Tennis Club, through coach Rhyan Hudson, including St Joseph's students Aidan, Stanley and Chase.

Stanley told NOTA he likes the “challenge” of tennis.

“Tennis is a sport that you need to try hard at, in order to get better,” he said.

Stage 3 Winners: Kendall Public School:

a stellar performance on the green. Another welcome guest was Angie Stringer, the lovely wife of the late Terry Stringer. Also very welcome was Peter Campbell and his two visitors from the Riverview Carnival.

Once again, you should know by now what to do to join us next Thursday

– register to play at LUSC bowls corner in foyer of the club and turn up at Kew ready to play by 9am. For bowlers who may not have played for some time and no longer have bowls, our club can provide you with a suitable set of bowls for the day.

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For more information contact Kath on 0423 297 790 or Maureen on 0421 610 321

We rely on support from people like you to create sustainable change in the Mid North Coast area. The financial aid we receive makes a big difference in how we conduct our programs here at AUSSIE BATTLERS. We have very small overheads we recover from the raffles we do. Which means 100% of our Donations are passed directly to the Community.

Brody Sanderson, Toby Ewan, Charlie Harris, Eden Prowse, Yindii White, Marley Holster, Macey Morales, Lila Iveli Kade Prowse and Illukah White.

Stage 2 Winners: St Joseph’s Primary School Laurieton: Stanley Randall, Sophie Whatson, Summer Randall, Chase Hansen, Aidan Koenig, Dean Hartog, Harper Kelly, Maddie Elliot and Billie Vial.

q Kendall Public School were the Stage 3 Winners: (L-R) Brody Sanderson, Toby Ewan, Charlie Harris, Eden Prowse, Yindii White, Marley Holster, Macey Morales, Lila Iveli, Kade Prowse and Illukah White.

q St Joseph’s Primary School Laurieton were the Stage 2 Winners: (L-R) Stanley Randall, Sophie Whatson, Summer Randall, Chase Hansen, Aidan Koenig, Dean Hartog, Harper Kelly, Maddie Elliot and Billie Vial.

Veterans’ golf day

By Luke HADFILED

MILITARY veterans and their families came together for a day of friendly golf competition at Kew Country Club on Sunday, 20 October.

Originally scheduled for June but postponed due to poor weather, the event attracted 55 attendees from RSL sub-Branches including Taree, Harrington, ForsterTuncurry, Old Bar Beach, Wauchope, and even a visiting veteran from Tweed Heads.

Organised by Laurieton RSL sub-Branch Sport and Recreation Coordinator, Fliur-Louise Genevieve, the day featured a Stableford competition between the Navy, Army, and Air Force, with prizes awarded for the highest scorers in each service.

Army emerged victorious, with William Wagner from Wauchope RSL sub-Branch taking top honours, scoring an impressive 40 points.

Rick Jackson of Old Bar Beach RSL sub-Branch and Kevin Brennan of Laurieton RSL sub-Branch placed second and third, respectively. In the Navy category,

George Hoogerwerf claimed the highest score with 39 points, followed by Bryce Shean from Laurieton RSL sub-Branch and Col Everingham from Port Macquarie RSL sub-Branch.

Meanwhile, Brendan Otto from Tweed Heads RSL sub-Branch led the Air Force division with 28 points, with Ian Chamberlain of Laurieton RSL sub-Branch coming second.

Guests also got in on the action, with Vicky Jackson from Old Bar Beach RSL subBranch winning the category with 33 points, and Robert

Dwyer from Laurieton United Services Club securing second place with 32 points.

The event also featured a Nearest the Pin competition, with Navy’s George Hoogerwerf winning on the 9th hole and Rick Jackson from Old Bar Beach RSL subBranch taking the honours on the 12th hole.

Jillian Donaldson from the Laurieton RSL Auxiliary claimed the Nearest the Pin award for the ladies on the 9th hole.

The coveted Lower North Coast District Council Perpetual Trophy, awarded

Nippers dive in

By Kim AMBROSE

MORE than 50 children in pink rash shirts hit the sand of North Haven Beach on Sunday, 20 October for the start of Nippers season.

The day’s activities began with a Welcome to Country performed by Birpai sisters Kitty and Charlie.

The Executive Committee of Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) and Age Group Managers were then introduced to the gaggle of eager participants.

Club Captain Tony Worton led a tour of the SLSC facilities, before the children joined their respective managers on the sand.

Nicole Crowe, Director of Administration for Camden Haven SLSC, said the program’s core values centred around beach safety, first aid knowledge, surf

skills development, and social interaction.

"Our Nippers program is open to all children aged five to 14," said Nicole.

"For our youngest members it is about getting them comfortable on the

sand and in the surf, but as the children get older they start learning skills, with the program serving as a pathway to Surf Life Saving.”

Beyond Sunday gatherings, specialised board training sessions are also

to the highest scorer from each sub-Branch, went to Wauchope, further cementing the day’s success for Army representatives.

A BBQ lunch followed the golf, with the RSL Auxiliary hosting a raffle to raise funds for local veterans.

The Laurieton United Services Club, Kew

Country Club, and other local businesses including Bunnings and Drummond Golf in Port Macquarie, generously supported the event by donating prizes and providing resources.

The golf day was part of the broader RSL NSW Sport & Recreation Program, a threeyear-old initiative designed to enhance veterans' wellbeing by fostering social connections.

Sponsored by RSL NSW,

the program has grown to become Australia’s largest of its kind, delivering nearly 1,000 activities this year alone.

Despite the participation of only 74 sub-Branches so far, the initiative continues to expand as more branches recognise its value.

"We’re aiming to make this an annual event," said Laurieton RSL sub-Branch President Allan ‘Buster’ Beatty.

available for participants.

Led by Tony Worton every second Friday afternoon at North Haven Baths, these sessions aim to enhance confidence and teach board skills and techniques.

With 56 Nippers enrolled for the new season, Camden Haven SLSC has enjoyed

a growth in numbers, welcoming new participants, transfers from other clubs, and returning members.

Lilly, a seasoned Nipper at Camden Haven SLSC, expressed her enthusiasm for the program, citing the fun-filled activities and the opportunity to connect

with her peers as key motivators for her continued participation.

“Nippers is a lot of fun,” stated Lily.

“I really enjoy the flags and boards.

“I have friends at the club and it is great to catch up with them.”

q Laurie and Edie in action.

q New recruit Kosti leading the pack.

q Lilly enjoying the first day of Nippers.

q Nippers listening intently at North Haven Beach.

q Club Captain Tony Worton points out a rip.

q Participants had a great day on the greens.

q Laurieton RSL sub-Branch president Allan ‘Buster’ Beatty awarding the Perpetual Trophy to William Wagner and Rod Stevens from the Wauchope RSL sub-Branch.

Kew Bowling Club

By Andrew RICHARDS

20th OCTOBER, 2024

The Quarter Finals of the Major Singles was completed, with some amazing bowls being played. Adrian Hilton jumped out to a big lead (15-2) before Rocky Davis fought back to take out the game. Bruce Reid played

some good bowls, but Viv Gunter was too strong on the day. Brad Conway and Andrew Richards fought tooth and nail for 3 hours 30 mins, with the lead changing constantly, and most ends being limited to scoring one shot. The final scores were Rocky Davis def. Adrian Hilton 25-21, Viv Gunter def. Bill Reid 25-

14, and Brad Conway def. Andrew Richards 25-23. Next week sees the Semi Finals being played Sunday 27th October, commencing at 9am. Barrie Isaac plays Viv Gunter, and Rocky Davis plays Brad Conway.

In Wednesday Social Bowls, the weather looked bleak, but a determined set of crazy bowlers couldn’t be

stopped from braving the conditions. Ian Orr, Stewart Rogan and Bill Reid took out first prize, while the runners up were Peter Mauger, Viv Gunter and Rooster Darcy. Voucher winners were Phil Owen, Wayne Thrussell, Bob Carr and Paul Cini.

In the Friday Jackpot Triples, the jackpot was won by the lucky combination of Kim Thompson, Ray “Wicky” Allan, and Viv Gunter, who picked up $404

for their efforts. Voucher

Winners were Wayne Thrussell, Frank Raczka, Ian Orr and Steve McGregor. Mick “Biscuits” Ashford encouraged people to make donations into his home made “Help Me Get To the USA” Donation box, but all he collected was a pack of stale Arnotts.

Brett Irwin under went knee surgery last Thursday. Good luck mate, and we hope to see you on the green

Kew Country Club Lady Golfers

By Robyn KING

WELL, surprise, surprise, three days of golf were enjoyed by players this week although with slightly reduced numbers especially on Friday when it threatened to rain early on.

Results for Wednesday

16th October 2024 sponsored by PRD 18 Hole competition (KCC Medal - stroke & putting) - 19 players

Nett Winners:

A Grade: K. Rumbel 74, R/Up - J. Hardy 76

B Grade: J. Longworth 68, R/Up - T. Pender 70

C Grade: A. Mitchell 68, R/Up - D. Sherwin 70

Gross Winners:

A Grade: J. Hardy 88

B Grade: J. Longworth 96

C Grade: A. Mitchell 104

Putting: A Grade - J. Hardy 28, B Grade - R. Sinclair 33, T. Pender 33, C Grade - D. Sherwin 27, A. Mitchell 27

NTP - T. Pender

Birdies - T. Pender

9 Hole competition (Stableford) - 6 players

Winner: P. Ward 16. R/Up - K. Camilleri 14

NTP - P. Ward

Results for Friday 18th October 2024 sponsored by Manning Hastings Electrical

Lake Cathie Bowling Club

By The DODGER

TUESDAY, 15th October, Final – Ladies Major Pairs Club Championship –

Sue Wood & Jenny Roberts/Skip V Vera Hamilton & Lynne Watson/ Skip Winners on the day –Sue Wood & Jenny Roberts – Club Champions 2024.

LCBC Ladies on fire with another team off to

the State Championships being Shauna Proctor, Sue Wood & Jenny Roberts –“GO GIRLS”.

Ladies Social Bowls –

Teresa Wise & Kathy Hicks – winners

Lynne Watson & Vera Hamilton – runners-up.

Men’s Club Triples Championship – Round 1 –

M. Ryan, P. McNamara & P. Innes/Skip def. G.Carr, A. Workman & L Colley/Skip

Boardriders rip in

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conditions were spot on, providing just the right amount of challenge to push competitors to their limits.

“The waves are a bit tricky but offer some good barrels for the surfers to navigate and enjoy,” he said.

In the Bodyboard category, Hardy Fletcher emerged victorious with a score of 8.15, while the return to the water of Col Saunders garnered much excitement among competitors.

Thursdays, 17th

October, Men’s Club Triples Championship – Round 1 –

G.Beves, I Model & G. Knox/Skip def. M. Cassidy, G. Douglas (sub) & D. Porter/Skip

P. Williams, G. Burton & M. Stuart/Skip def. J. McCartney, G. Fairburn & P. Slattery/Skip

K. Woods, R. Downes & D. Hamilton/Skip def. R. Miles, J. Miles & B. Young/

Young talent Ollie Miner showcased his skills to sneak into third position in the division.

The C Grade Open division offered a fierce battle among the early contenders, with Stewart ‘Prez’ O’Brien ultimately clinching the win from Dan Blanch.

The B Grade Open final was another thrilling showdown, with Jye Chalker emerging as the winner over up-and-comer Rusty Hogan.

However, it was the A

Skip G. Heath, D. Richards & S. Martin/Skip def. S. Webster, R. Thompson & J. Davidson/Skip Men’s Social Triples –Rink 17 - Paul Dewson, Mike Ryan & Phil Innes

Rink 12 - Peter Harris, Mark Hammond & Garry Martin

Friday, 18th October, Men’s Club Triples Championship – Round 1 –

18 Hole competition (Stableford) - 5 players

Winner: L. Forbes 35 (c/b), R/Up - D. Sherwin 35 9 Hole competition (Stableford) - 4 players

Winner: P. Ward 17 (c/b), R/Up - R. King 17 NTP - R. King

Results for Saturday 19th

R. Penrose, P. Goodacre & R. Bol/Skip def. D. Begley, G. Darcy & B. Pearce/Skip Saturday, 19th October, Morning Ladies –Rink 10 - Fiona Brassey, Glenys Webster & Kath Woodham/SkipRink 8 - Eric Gerrant, Sandy Yoo & Hazel Gerrant/ Skip

Saturday arvo, Men’s Club Triples Championship – Round 1 –

B. Davies, J. Downie & Paul Barry/Skip def. P. Dewson, R. Fuller & J.

KCC Men's Golf Report

duo of the Men’s and Senior Men’s champions, namely Ben Morgan and Steve James with 59.75 nett on countback from Adam Heslop and David Frankham.

Saturday on pristine

North

Haven

Golf Club

again soon. Monday Monthly Pairs will be played on 4th November. Quite a few teams have entered already, so don't delay getting your entry in Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Saturday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress). Well, thats the news for this week. Enjoy your bowls. Cheers, Scoop

October 2024 18 Hole competition (Stableford) - 6 players

Winner: W. Middlebrook 35, R/Up - M. Dawson 33 Birdies: W. Middlebrook, M. Dawson

NTP - W. Middlebrook

A reminder to all members that our Pink Day Tee Off for Breast Cancer is being held on Wednesday 30th October.

Fuller/Skip

B. Myers, S. Philp & B. Olausen /Skip def. P. Harris, T. Eames & T. Jobson/Skip Men’s Social Pairs –Rink 11 - Bob Young & Garry Douglas Rink 16 - Ken Tillman & Richard Springett

NOTE: Open Gender Pennant sheet on Notice Board – Please tick you name if available. See you on the greens, The Dodger.

greens, saw the belated running of the July Monthly Medal sponsored by PRD Real Estate Laurieton, with Corey Almond going backto-back in B grade with a nett 63. Bryan Yewdall won A grade with 67 and David Frankham edged C grade with 69. Meanwhile in a major shock yours truly jagged the 9th hole NTP jackpot of $93 (and missed the putt)!

Bowls

Steph Sweeney 53.75 NTP 7th A Grade Lloyd Roots

Grade competition that stole the show.

Despite the south wind gaining momentum, the surfers were undeterred, making the most of the waves on offer.

Jonathan ‘Wingnut’ Hrabak clinched the top spot, riding some fun double ups to perfection.

q Chris Breeze in the B Grade Open Semifinal Heat 1.

NTP 10TH A Grade Ian

Johnston B Grade Jim Walsh

Sean Cummins claimed second, with Liam McCarthy in third. Leon Prowse from Old School Plumbing sponsored the monthly meet.

The North Haven Boardriders will hold their last round of the season on the third Sunday in November, followed by their much-anticipated presentation night on 30 November.

By Danny LLOYD

q Rusty Hogan in the B Grade Final.

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filming the process, but he’s also running his own business, planning a wedding to his partner, singer-songwriter Ameka Jane, while the couple await the birth of their second child. The former Backyard Blitz presenter returns to Aussie TV with this informative and innovative project that also gives viewers a behind-thescenes peek at his home life. Durie’s lifelong passion for sustainability informs every aspect of his dream home, from geothermal heating and cooling to protecting his block’s native gum trees. Growing Home is a breath of fresh air.

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MONDAY

LOVE ISLAND AUSTRALIA

NBN, 8.40pm

Love it or loathe it, this steamy Aussie dating show is back for a sixth season of make-ups, breakups and shake-ups in the sun. Host Sophie Monk (pictured) welcomes 10 new Love Island villa, introducing them with a twist taken out of fellow reality series I Kissed a Boy’s handbook – before they couple up, the girls will be smooching the boys to put their chemistry to the test. Talk about a first impression! Irish star Eoghan McDermott is again in the narrator’s booth to commentate the contestants’ comings and goings – if you’re not drawn in by the series’ romance, eye candy or conflict, rest assured that his sassy asides will have you in stitches.

6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (R) 10.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml, R) 1.45 Plum. (Madls, R) 2.50 Makers Of Modern Australia. (Final, PGa, R) 3.50 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.40 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 Morning Programs. 10.10 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG, R) 11.05 Icons. (Malv, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Plat Du Tour. 2.05 Discovering Film: Maggie Smith. (PG) 3.00 NITV News: Nula. 3.30 Lucknow. (PG,

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Gardening Australia.

8.30 Miniseries: Nolly. (Ml) Part 2 of 3. With exit day looming, Nolly is desperate to know how she will be killed off from Crossroads 9.15 Fisk. (Ml, R) Ray breaks the networking group rules.

9.45 Question Everything. (R) Presented by Wil Anderson and Jan Fran.

10.20 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.05 The Larkins. (PG, R)

12.45 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PGav)

8.25 Castle Secrets. (Mav)

9.20 Rise Of The Nazis: The Downfall. (Mav, R)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 The Allegation. (MA15+a)

12.20 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. (Mav, R) 3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (MA15+l, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (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. Colin Fassnidge shows how to make a pizza base.

8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Mission. (PGl) Part 1 of 4. Follows Jamie Durie and his young family as they build their eco-friendly dream home.

9.30 Body In The Snow: The Murder Of Joanna Yeates. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 2. Examines the murder of landscape architect Joanna Yeates and the hunt for her killer.

12.00 GetOn Extra.

12.30 Taken. (Mav, R)

2.30 Home Shopping.

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

5.00 NBC Today.

WEDNESDAY

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NBN, 8.40pm

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6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. (PG, R)

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11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)

1.30 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 Postcards. (PG, R)

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.

6.30 The Project. Special guest is Jelena Dokic. 7.30 Sort Your Life Out. (PGa) The team helps a nurse and her husband. 8.45 Have You Been Paying Attention? (Malns, R) Panellists include Aisling Bea, Guy Montgomery, Celia Pacquola, Ed Kavalee and Sam Pang. 9.45 To Be Advised. 10.45 10’s Late News. 11.10 The Project. (R) 12.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home

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7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Grantchester. (Mv) Alphy and Geordie probe the murder of an archaeologist and uncover a tangled web of betrayal.

8.20 Vera. (Mav, R) Part 1 of 4. Vera investigates after a physiotherapist is shot through the window of the house where she was staying.

9.50 Plum. (Madls, R) A footy player is diagnosed with a brain disorder.

10.45 Countdown To War. (R) Part 1 of 3. 11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) Music video clips.

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6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG)

8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R)

9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (R)

10.10 So Long, Marianne. (MA15+)

11.10 Paris Paris. (Mls, R)

12.10 Rex In Rome. (Mv, R)

3.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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7.30 MOVIE: The Woman King. (2022, Mav) An all-female unit fights to protect their kingdom. Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu.

10.20 MOVIE: Flatliners. (2017, Malsv, R) Elliot Page.

12.35 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Highlights.

1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping.

4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R) 5.00 House Of Wellness. (PG, R)

6am Morning Programs. 11.00 Harry’s Practice.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Rugby League. Pacific Championships. Week 2. Fiji v Cook Islands. 9.00 MOVIE: Edge Of Tomorrow. (2014, Mlv, R) After being sent on a suicide mission to battle an alien menace, a man finds himself reliving the same day. Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt.

11.15 MOVIE: Stargate. (1994, PGv, R)

1.30 Cross Court. (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)

6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) An 85-year-old is trying to decide who would make a better match: a stubborn beagle or shy Jack Russell. 7.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) Leroy Jethro Gibbs starts his career as part of the Naval Investigative Service operating out of Camp Pendleton. 9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R)

6am The Final

Countdown. Continued. (1980, PG) 7.35 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.00 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.25pm Transcendence. (2014, M) 2.35 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.50 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 6.40 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 8.30 The Son. (2022, M) 10.45 Concussion. (2013, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.

SUNDAY, October 27

6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)

8.00 Fisk. (Ml)

8.30 Plum. (Mal) Plum’s ex-wife Renee tries to help him.

9.25 I Was Actually There: Boxing Day Tsunami. (Ma, R) Firsthand accounts of the Boxing Day Tsunami.

10.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R)

11.00 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R)

12.00 Fires. (Mal, R)

12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)

4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.00 Insiders. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 The Choice 2024: Harris Vs Trump.

9.45 The VP Choice: Vance Vs Walz.

10.50 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (MA15+avw, R)

11.50 Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us. (Ml, R)

1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)

2.20 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (PGa, R)

4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.15 France 24 Feature.

5.30 Al Jazeera News.

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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm 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 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. (2022, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase. (2019, PG) 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.35 Late Programs.

6am Morning Programs.

Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 WWE Rivals. 12.10am Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (Final) 9.05 7NEWS Spotlight. 10.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+adv, R) 11.30 Ant Middleton And Liam Payne: Straight Talking. (Mal) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (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 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late.

10.10 See No Evil: Night Caller. (Mal) A look at the murder of Jonathan Cherol. 11.10 The First 48. (Mav) 12.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R) 1.00 Fishing Australia. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Adele: A New Chapter. 3.45 MOVIE: Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: The Addams Family. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Addams Family 2. (2021, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, M) 11.05 The O.C. 12.05am The

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)

Destination WA.

Today Early News.

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6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 8.20 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 10.35 Bliss. (2021, M) 12.30pm The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 2.25 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 4.45 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 6.35 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 Looking Glass. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 Tori And Lokita. (2022, M, French) Midnight Late Programs.

Programs.

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MONDAY, October 28

6.00

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News. 7.35 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa)

8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls)

9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mdls) 10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)

10.55 SBS News. 11.25 Exterior Night. (Mav) 1.30 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 3.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) It is round three of the competition.

9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Aaron, Lopez, Celina, Tim and Smitty discover a surprising connection in their case.

S.W.A.T. (Mav)

The Latest: Seven News.

Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals)

Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+av)

Home Shopping.

NBC Today.

Sunrise 5am News.

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6am Leap Year.

TUESDAY, October 29

Rage Closer. (R) 3.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)

8.30 Stopping The Steal. (Mal)

10.05 SBS World News Late.

10.35 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+av)

12.25 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R)

2.30 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R)

3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R)

4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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(2010, PG) 7.55 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 9.45 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 11.30 The Son. (2022, M) 1.50pm Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 3.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 5.30 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 7.30 War Hunt. (1962, M) 9.00 Cross The Line. (2020, MA15+) 10.50 Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 1.20am Late Programs. 6am Meditation Park. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.15 Sissi. (1955, German) 9.15 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 11.15 Tori And Lokita. (2022, M, French) 12.55pm Leap Year. (2010, PG) 2.50 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 5.15 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 7.30 The Father. (2020, M) 9.20 Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 11.25 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 1.05am A Private War. (2018, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs.

Seven News.

Home And Away. (PGa)

My Kitchen Rules. It is the second Ultimate Instant Restaurant.

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6.00

WEDNESDAY, October 30

Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. (Ml)

8.25 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (Premiere, Maw)

9.20 The Old Man. (Premiere, MA15+v)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Malsv)

1.15 Romulus. (Masv, R)

3.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)

4.05 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.35 Bamay. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Puppy! A Hotel Transylvania Short Film. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.

6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Monster Pets: A Hotel Transylvania Short Film. 7.35 Little Lunch Specials. 8.00 Operation Ouch! 8.15 BTN Newsbreak. 8.20 The Wonderful World Of Puppies. 9.05 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.35 Doctor Who. 10.20 Merlin. 11.05 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) ABC FAMILY (22)

THURSDAY,

3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away. (PG)

7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R)

8.30 Lawrence Mooney: Embracing Your Limitations. (MA15+as)

A performance by Lawrence Mooney.

10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R)

11.00 The Latest: Seven News.

11.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma)

12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. 1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

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 The Block. (PGl)

8.40 Listing Melbourne. (Ml) 9.55 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl) 11.00 9News Late.

11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)

3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00

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6am WorldWatch. 10.00

3.30

& Whitehouse. 6.05 The Matchmakers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Silverado. (1985, M) 11.00 Late Programs.

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6am The Ideal

Palace. Continued. (2018, PG, French) 7.00 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 9.10 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 11.00 War Hunt. (1962, M) 12.30pm Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Sissi. (1955, German) 5.30 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 7.30 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 9.10 I Want You Back. (2022, M) 11.20 Viva. (2007, MA15+) 1.35am Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 3.40 Late Programs.

October 31

6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 10.55 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PGadl, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return, PG)

8.30 National Parks From Above. (PG)

9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 Fallen. (MA15+ls)

12.35 Germinal. (Masv, R)

3.35 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R)

4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.55 China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning.

5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

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6am WorldWatch. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Hustle. 1.20 Who Killed The WCW? 2.15 Ice Cowboys. 3.00 The Wine Lovers’ Guide To Australia. 3.35 WorldWatch. 5.30 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. 6.05 The Matchmakers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 America’s New Female Right. 9.40 The Amityville Horror. 10.25 Late Programs.

SBS MOVIES (32)

6am Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 8.00 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 10.25 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 12.10pm The Father. (2020, M) 1.55 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 4.05 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 5.40 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 7.30 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 10.10 Midsommar. (2019) 12.50am Hereditary. (2018, MA15+) 3.10 I Want You Back. (2022, M) 5.15 Wide Open Sky. (2015)

6am Morning Programs. 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 Hornby: A Model Empire. 3.30 Left Off The Map. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30

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6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00

6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: Deadly Rideshare.

6.00 Seven News.

7.00 Home And Away.

7.30 Highway Patrol. (Return)

8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores life behind bars.

9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove.

10.35 The Latest: Seven News.

11.05 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)

12.05 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 RBT. (Ml, R)

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By Kim AMBROSE

OFFSHORE wind and clean 3-4 foot waves set the perfect scene for the monthly meet of North Haven Boardriders on Sunday, 20 October.

A total of 38 surfers took to the waves at North Haven Beach throughout a thrilling day of competition.

The event featured three open surfing divisions, as well as a bodyboard competition and juniors contest.

Boardriders president Stewart O’Brien said the

Boardriders rip in