By Kim AMBROSE
By Sue STEPHENSON
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Laurieton.
we have long ago outgrown our current facility,” said Captain King.
“The current station was built in 1963, trucks were smaller back then and unfortunately there is no room for expansion on our current site.
“A new purpose built station would enhance our service requirements in responding to emergency incidents and increase our capabilities, especially as we currently have 18 staff members with new opportunities now open for both male and
Doug CONNOR 0431 487 679 doug@newsofthearea.com.au
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female applicants.”
Mrs Williams has been advocating for the establishment of a new station, and has discussed the need with Emergency Services Minister Jihad Dib.
Property and Development NSW (PDNSW) and FRNSW will now collaborate to secure a suitable location.
Owners of potential sites in the Laurieton area are invited to register their properties for consideration.
"I am pleased to see my advocacy is
paying dividends with a Registration of Interest campaign now underway across Laurieton inviting landowners that meet certain criteria to register their interest in divesting their property to the NSW Government," Mrs Williams said. Registrations of interest close at 3pm on Friday 13 December 2024. Visit the Property and Development NSW website for more information.
By Sue STEPHENSON
CAMDEN Haven workers commuting to Port Macquarie are being advised of “competing changes” to the Ocean Drive Duplication roadworks.
The Emerald Drive intersection will soon re-open while the entry to Matthew Flinders Drive will be closed.
This next phase of the $111 million project, awarded to Ditchfield Contracting, will see the road on the Lighthouse Beach side lowered to prepare it for additional southbound lanes and traffic lights.
Council advises that Emerald Drive will operate as a temporary T-intersection, with traffic able to turn in and out in all directions.
Access to Lighthouse Plaza shops and Tacking Point Tavern will be re-instated and the temporary southbound right hand turn off Ocean Drive will be removed.
During these works, motorists who usually access Ocean Drive from Matthew Flinders Drive will need to choose an alternate route.
A Busways shuttle service will connect the 322 bus route between Matthew Flinders Drive, Emerald Drive, the Plaza, and Tavern during construction hours.
Council’s Director Community Infrastructure Rob Fish, said while the project is progressing with good momentum, there will be competing traffic changes in the weeks ahead.
“As the contractor moves into the next phase of work at Matthew Flinders Drive, preliminary work is also taking place in preparation for the Crestwood Drive and Dahlsford Drive intersection upgrade,” he said.
“No road closures will occur at this intersection at this time.
“We will re-open both pedestrian underpasses as part of this stage of work.
“There is still some work to do around these areas, but we will manage access to ensure we keep these important connections open.”
q The soon to re-open Emerald Drive and Ocean Drive intersection.
The new footpath along Ocean Drive will open from Emerald Drive to Greenmeadows Drive south (except for a section between Crestwood Drive and Yaluma Drive).
There will be no pedestrian access to Crestwood Drive at the Ocean Drive intersection - pedestrians should use the new, temporary pedestrian access at Yaluma Drive. Temporary bus stops will be in place close to usual stops.
The “November Community Notification” on Council’s project webpage has a map showing pedestrian routes and bus stops.
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undergo further forensic testing after an initial investigation found “no obvious reason for death”.
Eight native birds were discovered by a dog walker last Tuesday, 19 November.
Six were dead, a seventh died later, while a sole survivor was being cared for until it could be released.
The wildlife rescue group For Australian Wildlife Needing Aid (FAWNA) was notified, with Lake Cathie volunteer Ray Ashton responding.
He told News Of The Area that more than five deaths are considered a concentrated or “mass mortality event” and require investigation under biosecurity regulations.
“The advice from Taronga Conservation Society was to retrieve them,” he said.
“So I took them in a styrofoam container to the Bonny Hills Vet, where they filled out documents in preparation for an organised pick-up.”
Taronga completed their tests earlier this week, advising that they had not found a cause of death.
However, samples were being forwarded to another
body for the exclusion of Avian Influenza (HPAI).
Mr Ashton said he found the deaths “unusual but not unheard of” and noted there had been no other reported bird deaths in the area.
Earlier this month, the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) released the results of testing on magpies that had been found dead across two residential streets in Cootamundra.
The tests ruled out Avian Influenza but were otherwise inconclusive.
“We cannot confirm whether the birds died from a poisoning incident or from naturally occurring diseases such as ‘black and white bird syndrome’, of which paralysis and weakness are primary symptoms,” EPA Director of Operations Scott Kidd said.
“What the testing does show, however, is that chemicals found in the samples have historically been used in two banned pesticides - DDE and Dieldrin.”
FAWNA spokesperson Kym Kilpatrick said the Mid North Coast-based organisation had received calls for more than 25 peewees and 100 sick, injured, orphaned or
poisoned magpies, in the last few months.
There is nothing at this stage, however, to suggest that the Bonny Hills deaths are the result of pesticide use.
Pesticide alternatives
Magpie diets are similar to that of the kookaburra and tawny frogmouth owl.
FAWNA describes them as a natural solution to lawn grubs and Christmas beetles (which are in decline).
“Magpies with their super-powered hearing are able to identify their faint chewing sounds and therefore quickly locate, dig up and digest these lawn munchers,” Ms Kilpatrick said.
“Alternatively, if you dig them up and donate them to your local magpies, they will recognise you as a friend not foe, and you will be safe from swooping for years to come.
“Armyworms or grubs
are the caterpillars of moths and emerge at night with a particular fondness for couch and kikuyu lawns.
“These can be detected by applying a mix of dishwashing detergent and water (30 ml to nine litres).
“After a few minutes, the armyworms should surface and can be safely picked off.
“Likewise, leaving a damp towel on the lawn overnight should attract armyworms.
“Choosing lawns grasses
apart from couch, which can become aggressively weedy, or kikuyu which can throw off cyanide gases, is another preventative alternative.
“Japanese beetle grubs can be managed safely with biological controls of beneficial nematodes, developed by CSIRO as safe to use in Australian conditions, and available from a number of online sources.”
FAWNA Helpline: 65814141
By Sue STEPHENSON
A MAN and woman have been extradited from Western Australia and charged over an alleged kidnapping and shooting at Bago, between Herons Creek and Wauchope.
Officers responding to concern for welfare reports attended Rollover Road, which is on the way to Bago Bluff, just after 7am on Sunday, 17 November.
They found a 32-year-old man suffering gunshot wounds to his arms and legs.
He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Police were told three people allegedly kidnapped the man from Port Macquarie and took him to Bago State Forest,
where he was shot.
Specialist officers recovered bullet casings during their search of the crime scene.
Strike Force Parham was launched to investigate, which led police to Western Australia.
On Thursday, 21 November, Western Australia Police arrested 38-year-old Nykeeta
Ashley Jones and 25-year-old Matthew Campbell McDonald at Barradonia, south of Kalgoorlie.
A loaded sawn-off rifle was allegedly seized during a search of their vehicle.
Jones was extradited to Sydney on Monday morning, 25 November, and charged at Mascot Police Station with: - kidnap in company with intent serious indictable occasion actual bodily harm - shoot at with intent to
murder
- possess shortened firearm (not pistol) without authority - possess ammunition without holding licence/ permit/authority - and possess unauthorised pistol
She appeared in Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday
where she was formally refused bail and ordered to appear in Port Macquarie Local Court next Thursday, 5 December.
McDonald was extradited from Perth Airport on Tuesday and also charged at Mascot.
He is facing: - kidnap in company with intent serious indictable
MID North Coast Police are seeking public assistance to locate 27-year-old Dahkota Harris, who is wanted on an outstanding warrant for kidnapping and firearms offences.
She is known to frequent the Port Macquarie and Kempsey areas and is described as being of Caucasian appearance, of solid build, about 165cm
occasion actual bodily harm - shoot at with intent to murder
He appeared in Downing Centre Local Court on
tall, with red/ginger hair and hazel eyes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via nsw. crimestoppers.com.au.
Information is treated in strict confidence.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Wednesday, 27 November, and was formally refused bail.
His case is listed for a Brief Status in Port Macquarie Local Court on 22 January, 2025.
By Sue STEPHENSON
“I LISTENED, I cared and I did deliver.”
These were among Dr David Gillespie’s final words to the Australian Parliament after almost twelve years as the Member for Lyne.
Dr Gillespie announced his retirement last month with the Nationals to pre-select his potential replacement in coming weeks, ahead of next year’s Federal Election.
Among the contenders is the former state Member for Oxley, Melinda Pavey.
Dr Gillespie’s address can be found in full on his Facebook and Instagram pages.
In it, he thanks the people of Lyne, his wife Charlotte and their children Isabelle, Oliver and Alice, their extended family, his staff and his National Party colleagues.
He also refers to experiencing his own annus horribilis (Latin for a horrible year). Following are selected passages.
Valedictory Speech
“For nearly twelve years I have given my best, but many of you who know me… realise that I haven't been my best during this past term. I have had my annus horribilis and I was not able to perform at my peak.
“I'll give you a quick run through: vaccine side-effects followed by a serious bike accident - fractured ribs, sternum, vertebra, amnesia for a day or two - pneumonia then pleurisy, kidney damage, and then the ignominy of injuring myself playing cricket. I now have the experience of driving a fourwheel buggy.
“It's a bittersweet moment for me to be leaving now as I have really enjoyed my time as an MP in this House, and I will enjoy it to the day this parliament rises.
“But serving here in parliament as a politician in a big country electorate comes at a cost to other really important parts of one's life, particularly as this is my second career. I had a full-on 33-year career doing even longer hours as a GP, followed by these five campaigns.
“I've worked out that you need a lot of skills to be a good MP. You are not just a legislator. You're a voice for your constituents. You're an inquisitor in committees. You're a policymaker. You're a negotiator. You're part parish priest. You've got to be an economist. You have to be an industrial advocate, a diplomat, a social media genius, a writer - and the list goes on. It has been a journey and a half, full of highs and
lows.
“Lyne getting its fair share of our nation's infrastructure build has been fantastic.
“The big favourites are the two major Pacific Highway upgrades that bookend the seat of Lyne: north of Port Macquarie to Kempsey delivered in the first term and now the Hunter River crossing. But there is still unfinished business. There are six highway overpass interchanges and several realignments that will need to be completed for it to turn into a full freeway. It's not only for safety. There will be major economic differences if we get those.
“I have noticed that, as a country MP, you see a lot of community and sporting infrastructure and arts funding totally skewed and massive amounts going into capital cities. So I worked really hard to develop sporting facilities in my electorate of Lyne.
“Sport, in a country town or in a big town, levels all strata of society. If you're in the same sporting team, it's good. It's great for children's development and for teamwork and it unites all layers of society.
“In my community, I was known as a doctor, but it was really cool for me to develop and deliver into my
own electorate some really important health facilities. In Port Macquarie, in my first term, when I wasn't in the ministry, with the help of Professor Lesley Forster of the University of New South Wales rural medical school, we developed a unique model that would allow a cohort of students to train not just for three months or six months as a sampler course but to go from ‘go to whoa’ in Port Macquarie.
“During this time in parliament, we've had some major challenges. We had the devastating, record-breaking 2019 fires after years of really extreme drought. Everyone
thinks it's always green on the coast and that the rivers are always full, but most of them are salty. They're tidal. And we had a drought like no other. Some of the rivers on the coast stopped running. But for the tide, they wouldn't have had water in them.
“Then a year later we went to the other extreme and had the most massive floods since the 1960s. It was really distressing to see houses, lives, memories and animals literally going up in smoke. Hundreds of buildings, including many houses, were destroyed. Then, in the flood, thousands of people were made homeless. Whole houses and huge numbers of livestock were literally washed away. We had literally thousands of people living temporarily in service clubs, like the local sporting clubs, the RSLs - all sorts of places.
“During my time in child services, it was a bit distressing. I was there during the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, where I heard many harrowing stories. I also had oversight of and insights into the staterun foster-care system.
“You want these children to have what every other child wants, and that is a permanent home. Fostering is meant to be a stopgap measure and there are glorious people that do it. But there's an inertia in the system, not to change. Instead of foster care being temporary housing until children are placed
in a permanent parental arrangement, depending on the state. It’s now only NSW that allows adoption easily these days. There are now 46,000 children in permanent foster rotations. When I was in the ministry, it was only 42,000. And it seems to be growing.
“My best thing ever, and probably my most substantial non-legislative role, is setting up the Parliamentary Friends of Nuclear Industries. Radiotherapy and isotopes have allowed medical practitioners like me to diagnose to treat, to cure and to do amazing scans. I have had more radioisotopes on me than I can poke a stick it, but I'm still here. It's only too much radiation that's dangerous.
“The friendship group had lift-off. The aim of educating and convincing members and senators on the nature of nuclear energy and its potential here in Australia has been reached. We in the Nationals have been ahead of the curve. We've seen the light, and our membership and federal council adopted this many years ago. I'm so pleased and proud that my Liberal colleagues are now onboard. That is the way to go.
“The urgent necessity for this nation now is that we've still got an electricity system that works - just. But where we are really thin is on liquid fuel security. We have got to, as President Trump said, 'drill, baby, drill', because we need to get liquid fuel security in this country.”
By Luke HADFIELD
CONSTRUCTION has been in full swing as schools across the Mid North Coast gear up for the Rotary Club of Port Macquarie West’s annual Cardboard Boat Regatta.
The event, scheduled for 1 December, promises a day of creativity, competition, and community spirit on the Hastings River.
Students from Camden Haven High School have been hard at work, crafting more than five innovative vessels from recycled cardboard.
Their creations will be put to the test alongside entries from Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus, St Columba Anglican School, and the Nature School in a colourful display of engineering and ingenuity.
This marks the third year of the regatta, first launched in 2018.
Julie Constable, the former Rotary club president and driving force behind the event, highlighted the regatta’s value.
“Allowing children to express themselves and use their intelligence is so important,” she said.
Rotary Vocational Director Heather Mayne emphasised the regatta’s focus on problemsolving, creativity, and sustainability.
“Our goal with this project is to encourage these students in their education, potentially leading them towards careers in the marine or engineering industries… but most importantly, it’s about showcasing that Rotary is about having fun as you help others.”
The event has captured the imagination of local schools, with 14 boats already registered.
Rotary Youth Director Brenda Sarno noted the excitement the regatta generates among students each year.
“We have four high schools and the Nature School preparing their boats to undertake a 100-metre water circuit on the Hastings River,” she said.
“To top it off, local maritime engineering company Birdon will judge and declare the overall winners.”
Camden Haven High School teacher Jasper Pengelly, who is leading the school’s STEM class for this year’s regatta, highlighted the valuable lessons the event provides.
“An important lesson of the class is that it is okay to fail because success comes from learning,” he said.
The regatta will feature four major award categories:
• Most Creative Design
• Most Team Character and Best Team Spirit (costumes, team chant, teamwork)
• Most Epic Fail
• Overall Winner
Safety on the water will be ensured by Marine Rescue.
By Kim AMBROSE
A ROBOTICS team from Laurieton Public School (LPS) is gearing up to compete in the East National Championship at Macquarie University, Sydney on Saturday, 30 November.
One of two LPS teams entered, the school’s “Builder Beaver” team placed third at the regional final of the First Lego League Challenge to win their spot in the next stage, picking up an “Engineering Excellence Award” on the way.
Led by LPS teacher Mrs Jadie Claes, the team features
Stage 3 students Lilly-Jane, Brooke, Sebastian, Venezia, Isobel, Lyla, Gemma and Millie.
Held at Hastings Secondary College on 16 November 16, the regional competition was the stage for intense competition between “Builder Beaver” and twelve other teams, including LPS classmates in the “Wild Robots”.
The First Lego League Challenge is a unique platform for students aged nine to 16 to showcase their research and robotics skills.
Prior to finals, teams were given the theme "submerge"
Bold Street, Laurieton
for this year's challenge, providing schools with time to plan, research, construct and test their robots.
At finals, teams presented their findings in the categories of Research, Robot Game, Robot Design and Core Values before they participated in the final component of the competition - the Robot Game table.
The “Builder Beaver” team will now battle against 47 other schools at the East National Championships, representing the north coast region.
Mrs Claes commended
her students for their diligence and commitment to improvement.
“Both teams displayed outstanding teamwork, gracious professionalism, and support for each other at the regional championships,” said Mrs Claes.
“They have both spent countless hours during lunchtime and after school in order to increase their knowledge and further improve their ability, leaving me feeling incredibly proud.”
“Builder Beaver” members said robotics was an opportunity to build life skills
You don’t need to travel far to keep your car on the road, thanks to the reopening of Laurieton’s auto shop.
It’s now called Camden Haven Auto Parts and has all auto parts and accessories.
“My passion comes from success and giving employment to locals,” says owner Peter.
“We want to build the business back up to what it was eight years ago.
“We try and keep prices low so people don’t have to go to other towns to get their products,” says Peter. “If the customer can get an item cheaper, we will try and match it or better.”
in a supportive environment.
Team members Venezia and Brooke emphasised the importance of collaboration and mutual support.
“I like how we all get to work together, combining our ideas to help each other,” the pair said.
Gemma and Sebastian noted the importance of teamwork.
“There isn’t one shining person in our team, we all pull each other up,” they said.
LPS Principal Grant Timmins commended the robotics team for their achievements, acknowledging the guidance and dedication of Mrs Claes.
“Mrs Claes has a passion
for robotics and gains great satisfaction from seeing our children develop their capacity and compete,” said Principal Timmins.
“The Builder Beavers are ready to deliver their ‘A’ game.
“With their passion, skills and commitment they are poised to make their mark and I know our school community stands behind them, proud and supportive.
“Our school is committed to promoting robotics education from an early age and we have invested in various technology tools, reflecting our dedication to fostering a love for technology and coding among our students.”
By Sue STEPHENSON
CHARLES Sturt University (CSU), which has a campus in Port Macquarie, has described as “disastrous” the Federal Government’s decision to keep its controversial policy on international student visas.
Known as Ministerial Direction 107 (MD107), the policy has led to massive
delays in the processing of visa applications and, subsequently, a dramatic decline in student numbers.
According to CSU Vice-Chancellor Professor Renée Leon, regional universities are being unfairly and disproportionately impacted by MD107, with visa applications for prospective students largely deprioritised.
By Kim AMBROSE
FOUNDED in 2010 by compassionate Camden Haven local Karen Sparkes, Aussie Battlers is dedicated to providing essential support to individuals facing challenges such as homelessness, domestic violence, and financial struggles.
Operating within the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council area, Aussie Battlers volunteers work tirelessly to support the community without bias or discrimination.
Through forming partnerships with local residents, businesses and stakeholders, the organisation addresses a wide range of needs, from food assistance to home care services.
The not-for-profit’s upcoming Christmas Hamper Appeal is one local way of spreading joy and comfort during the holiday season.
Donations of food, vouchers and gifts will be distributed to individuals and families experiencing hardship.
“At the moment we are unsure of how many hampers we will need to supply to people,” said Aussie Battlers President Karen Sparkes.
“A lot of other services have a cut off period between four to six weeks prior to Christmas.
“But we leave our cut off up until 23/24 December so that our clients receive their hampers as close to Christmas as possible.” Prior to the distribution
The knock-on effect of this loss of skilled graduates in regional areas like the Camden Haven and Hastings is a critical shortage of workers in health, aged care and other fields.
“As a policy, MD107 has failed, with international student commencements at large metropolitan universities growing significantly while those at
members of the Regional Universities Network (RUN) have fallen almost 40 percent,” Professor Leon said.
“This is having a catastrophic effect on Charles Sturt, with an estimated $40 million negative impact on revenue so far.
“More than half of the visa applications for our metrobased international students were delayed beyond the start of semester, or refused.
“We currently have less than 1000 international students on our campuses, compared to 8000 prior to the pandemic.
“A strong cohort of international students, including at our city campuses… is crucial to our financial sustainability.
“Without this, our ability to offer opportunities for higher education to regional, low SES and First Nations students is hugely diminished and potentially jeopardised.”
Universities Australia Chief Executive Officer Luke Sheehy has labelled MD107 a “destructive instrument” which is disproportionately
impacting regional universities and “is putting thousands of jobs at risk right across the economy”.
Education Minister Jason Clare describes MD107 as a “de facto cap” on international student numbers and a potential solution to migration and housing issues.
But Professor Leon said it is operating as a cap only on smaller and regional universities while providing an accelerant for the largest universities.
The Minister flagged that MD107 would remain if Labor was unsuccessful in getting through its amendments to the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000, which would see international enrolments reduced by 30 percent to 270,000 from 2025.
But in a surprise backflip, the Coalition last week sided with The Greens and Independents in opposing the amendments.
“MD107 represents a significant policy failure and should not be in place a day
longer,” Professor Leon said.
“This has left the university sector in chaos.”.
Vice-Chancellor of Southern Cross University Professor Tyrone Carlin, who is also the chair of the Regional Universities Network (RUN), said “action must be taken now to address the unresolved issues associated with the ESOS Amendment Bill still before Parliament, the government’s proposed approach to international student caps, and inequities in the current student visa processing regime.
“Leaving these issues unresolved until 2025 will not provide certainty – on the contrary, it will further undermine equity and diversification in Australia’s international education system, and unfairly punish some students, institutions and communities.”
“This must happen this week. If we wait any longer, it will be too late for many students hoping to commence study in our universities in 2025.”
of Christmas hampers, Aussie Battlers will continue addressing other immediate needs such as hunger relief, aid for homeless individuals, and home setups for
q The organisation addresses a wide range of
organisations such as Liberty, the Department of Housing and New Horizons.
Karen's dedication to supporting others stemmed
from her own health issues and the idea of creating "a circle of giving”.
“Everything we are able to do is a direct result of our
volunteers and the people in the community who believe in what we do,” Karen said.
Contact Aussie Battlers for more information.
Santa is coming to Laurieton December 13 from 2pm & December 20 from 11am
By Luke HADFIELD
CHILD poverty is costing the Mid North Coast economy $2.1 billion annually, according to a new report from the NSW Council of Social Service (NCOSS).
The report, “Lasting Impacts: The Economic Costs of Child Poverty in NSW”, reveals the extensive financial and social repercussions of failing to address child poverty in the region.
With 22 percent of children on the Mid North Coast living in poverty, the
economic toll is equivalent to $8,800 per person.
NCOSS Chief Executive Cara Varian stressed the farreaching impact of the issue, not just for individuals but for the broader economy.
“Child poverty hurts us all - it robs children of their future and steals $2.1 billion from the Mid North Coast economy every year,” Ms Varian said.
The report found that poverty in childhood creates a cycle of disadvantage, with affected children three times more likely to live in poverty
as adults.
These children often face poorer physical and mental health, reduced lifetime earnings, and increased risk of unemployment, homelessness, and interaction with the legal system.
Ms Varian noted the stark comparison between the $60 billion annual cost of child poverty across NSW and the contributions of key industries such as construction ($52.9 billion), manufacturing ($42.3 billion), and mining ($32.5 billion).
“This is one of the
wealthiest nations in the world - poverty is preventable,” she said.
“This research highlights the economic opportunity available if governments act to prevent the longterm consequences of child poverty.”
The report identifies $26 billion in direct costs, including government service delivery and reduced labour market participation, with an additional $34 billion attributed to diminished health and life expectancy.
NCOSS has outlined key
MEET John Cronshaw, this week’s Heart of the Haven.
Born and raised in Fairfield NSW, John attended Hurlstone Agricultural High School.
Having won a scholarship, John trained for just two years at Armidale Teachers College before taking his first teaching job at Nabiac.
It was in Nabiac that John obtained his Lay Reader’s licence with the Anglican church, moved to Newcastle, and established a youth fellowship group organising camps for young people.
John later moved to Oberon where his two sons were born, and his “hobby”
of arranging trips became a business called Golden West Tours, which celebrated 50 years of operation recently.
It was in the Blue Mountains that his community involvement grew, taking on roles in tourism associations, church societies, and with Lions and Rotary.
He has also served with Gideons International, a Christian organisation dedicated to distributing Bibles and scripture.
In 2014 John married Nancie, whom he met on one of his tours.
Since moving to Bonny Hills John has remained active in the tourism
sector, running businesses Christian Fellowship Tours and Fantastic Aussie Tours.
John volunteers in many ways with the Camden Haven Anglican Church, both in West Haven and Bonny Hills.
Once a month he often heads to Comboyne to take the church service, and assists in leading the service at the Lakeview Nursing Home.
John is also a member of the Parish Council, a Church Warden and a Diocesan representative.
John and Nancie regularly open their home for gatherings and have bought a Honda Odyssey to
take locals on small-group day trips.
“One person told me that it was the first time they had been out of town for a nonmedical appointment for many years,” said John.
John has also been known to be a bus driver, offering Christmas light tours in a small coach for local residents.
“I regard each of us as little links in a chain of encouragement to others,” John said.
“The Camden Haven community is blessed with so many people, often unheralded and unsung, who serve their fellows in one small way or another.
“We are just one of the many links that hold our community together,” John said.
recommendations for state and federal governments to address child poverty, including:
• Increasing income support payments such as JobSeeker and Parenting Payments to match the Age Pension and indexing them to community living standards.
• Ensuring at least ten percent of housing is social and affordable, increasing Commonwealth Rent Assistance, and adequately funding homelessness services.
• Empowering First Nations communities to design and deliver services, with greater support for
Aboriginal Community Controlled organisations.
• Guaranteeing all children access to at least three days of affordable, quality childcare by removing the Activity Test on childcare subsidies.
• Investing in integrated early support services for children and families.
The report defines child poverty as living in a household earning less than 50 percent of the median household income, adjusted for size, after tax and housing costs.
To read the full report, visit ncoss.org.au.
By Luke COSTIN, AAP
SCORES of NSW MPs will earn the equivalent of more than $10,000 per sitting week in 2025 after a bid to increase the year's 16-week calendar was rejected.
The Labor government's lower house schedule for MPs earning $172,500 a year is several weeks short of the recent average, barring years impacted by state elections or COVID-19.
An opposition bid to add two extra weeks was rejected this week after Labor cited restrictions imposed by upper house events in Australia's first and oldest parliament.
The change would have done away with six Friday sittings, which have been criticised for having no question time and depriving regional MPs of a weekday in their electorate with voters.
"No politician should want to work in a part-time parliament," Helen Dalton, independent MP for the rural
electorate of Murray, told AAP.
The government said many other weeks in the year were set aside for committee hearings or budget estimates hearings.
"When we add school holidays and other periodsfor example, public holiday
weeks, when we are not able to sit - the ability to extend the number of sitting days in a workable way is extremely limited," the government's leader in the lower house Ron Hoenig said.
He defended holding Friday sessions in six of the
16 weeks, saying it allowed more time to pass legislation and offered crossbenchers dedicated time to advocate for their electorates.
But Ms Dalton said the minority Minns government needed to learn to "listen to, and work with the cross-bench and even the opposition."
"To do this, government
q NSW lower house MPs will sit for 16 weeks next year, which is fewer than average. Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
MPs have to turn up to parliament and discuss matters," she said.
"Voters won't be happy that government MPs would prefer to hide in their electorate offices rather than turning up to parliament where they face scrutiny."
The 16-week schedule also prompted Speaker Greg Piper to deliver a rare rebuke
to the government as he detailed efforts to meet more often had met opposition from upper house Labor chiefs.
He said 20 to 21 sitting weeks a year - as occurred many times in the past decade - seemed more in line with community expectations.
"That seemed to be a fairly typical number of sitting weeks and one that I would have thought was consistent with the desires of the house and the expectations of the community," he said.
The opposition said allowing only 48 days with question time was "an absolute affront to democracy".
"Friday sitting days are a complete and utter waste of time if they do not have question time," lower house leader of opposition business Alister Henskens said.
Mr Henskens' bid to add two extra weeks, and six extra question time days, to the calendar was knocked back 51 to 36 votes.
The base salary for a lower house MP in NSW is $172,500 with allowances for independent MPs, committee chairs and other roles.
By Kate SHELTON
LAST weekend, the Mid North Coast fishing scene exploded with an unforgettable yellowfin tuna jackpot.
The excitement began on Thursday and Friday when local anglers reported catches of these magnificent fish far out at sea.
As the weekend dawned, a fleet of eager game fishing anglers lined up at boat ramps, ready to seize the opportunity from South West Rocks to the Camden Haven.
With a favourable forecast of light northeasterly winds and calm seas, the perfect conditions were set for a thrilling day on the water.
As the sun rose, a procession of boats, ranging from small tinnies to larger fly bridges, ventured out into the open ocean.
The action kicked off around 7:00am, with the first signs of a massive yellowfin
tuna feeding frenzy in 500 metres of water.
The water temperature, a balmy 23.5 degrees, provided the ideal environment for these apex predators.
Schools of colossal yellowfin tuna, estimated to weigh between 20 and 50 kilograms, were actively feeding on small baitfish, attracting a cloud of seabirds that swooped and dived above the turbulent activity.
By 8:00am, almost every boat in the fleet had hooked up with a hard-fighting yellowfin tuna.
The VHF airwaves were filled with excited chatter as anglers reeled in personal best catches.
A variety of lures proved effective, including skirts, hard bodies, and soft plastics.
However, the Trophy Hunter Profidgie Tuna Lure emerged as the standout choice, enticing these powerful fish with its lifelike action.
In addition to the thrilling tuna action, anglers also encountered other impressive catches, including
mahi mahi weighing up to 25 kilograms and a magnificent blue marlin estimated to be around 180 kilograms.
The weekend's bounty of yellowfin tuna was not only a testament to the skill of local anglers but also a feast for the taste buds.
Many of these prized catches were immediately enjoyed, whether raw in sushi or cooked in a variety of dishes.
The firm, meaty texture and rich, slightly sweet flavour of yellowfin tuna make it a versatile ingredient.
Sushi lovers delight in the silky smoothness of raw tuna, often paired with soy sauce and wasabi.
For those who prefer their fish cooked, yellowfin tuna shines in dishes like spicy curries, where it absorbs the aromatic spices and tangy sauce.
This extraordinary fishing weekend will undoubtedly be etched into the memories of those who participated.
The Mid North Coast
has once again proven itself to be a world-class fishing destination, offering anglers the chance to experience the thrill of battling these magnificent game fish.
The promising start to the weekend was unfortunately short-lived.
Sunday's weather conditions, characterised by increasingly rough seas and inclement weather, deterred many anglers from venturing too far offshore. As this week unfolds, the long-range forecast paints a less than ideal picture for coastal fishing enthusiasts. Persistent rain and strong winds are expected to dominate the region, making it challenging for anglers to find suitable conditions for a successful fishing trip.
On a positive note, looking at the pelagic action further north I expect the Mid North Coast to be in for a fantastic fishing summer.
By Luke HADFIELD
THE Kendall community will come together to celebrate a milestone birthday and a remarkable act of generosity.
Milly Jones, a dedicated lifelong artist, has just turned 90 and is marking the occasion by donating her entire art collection to Community at 3.
The collection, consisting of Milly's cherished paintings, will be sold during a special event at Kendall Community Hall
on Saturday, 7 December from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
With no painting priced above $50, the sale offers a unique opportunity to own one of Milly’s works while supporting a worthy cause.
For Milly, art has been a lifelong passion.
Her journey began as a young girl, sketching on draughtsmen’s boards in her father’s office.
“They had a great pencil sharpener and I could get the finest of points,” Milly recalled.
Growing up in the countryside provided endless inspiration for her art, with horses, hills, and rivers becoming her early subjects.
Visiting artists who stayed with her family offered her informal
lessons, sparking her move from coloured pencils to watercolours and, later, oils.
At 20, Milly’s artistic horizons expanded when her family relocated to England for a year.
She attended Heatherley’s School of Art in London, a formative experience that deepened both her technical skills and her appreciation for the richness of oil painting.
“Pretty messy really when you compare the ease with which we use acrylics today, but my heart still yearns for the richness and the warmth of painting then,” Milly shared.
All proceeds from the sale will go to Community at 3, a charity dedicated to supporting local residents in need.
Theo Hazelgrove, Community at 3 Co-chair, encouraged community members to attend.
“We’d love as many people as possible to join us in wishing Milly a happy 90th birthday,” he said.
Attendees will also have the chance to win one of Milly’s paintings, with a prize draw taking place at noon.
Reflecting on her lifelong relationship with art, Milly said, “The desire to express myself has always stayed with me.
“How lucky I am to have spent my life enjoying the pleasures of playing with brush and paint.”
For further enquiries, contact Theo Hazelgrove on 0419 370 076.
By Luke HADFIELD
IN the heart of Camden Haven, a small organisation is making a significant impact.
Community at 3 Inc., an independent, nondenominational Christian charity, is a beacon of hope for many in our region.
Funded entirely by donations, this registered charity operates with a vision that no one in Camden Haven should go without the support necessary for their basic and essential needs.
Since its inception in 2014, Community at 3 has grown to embody compassion in action.
Their efforts extend far beyond merely meeting immediate needs.
Every Wednesday, they host a free BBQ at the Laurieton United Services Club, offering meals for those experiencing homelessness or struggling to make ends meet.
But the organisation doesn’t stop at providing food.
They address transport assistance, domestic and family care, financial aid, household necessities, health support, pastoral care, and something often overlooked -
friendship.
Their holistic approach aims to heal the whole person.
Community at 3 helps individuals rebuild their lives, whether by reconnecting them with estranged family members, empowering them to contribute to society, or simply restoring a sense of dignity.
Several of those who have received their support now serve as volunteers, a testament to the transformative power of their work.
“It’s important to help heal the whole person and help them re-enter society,” shared Co-Chair Theo Hazelgrove.
Mr Hazelgrove is one of the many volunteers at Community at 3, and brings to the organisation an extensive background in community work, consulting and community relations.
An ambitious mission to purchase a decommissioned motel in Kew as a haven for those in need has faced challenges but united the community in support of their cause.
With over 130 dedicated volunteers and the backing of patrons like Dr Sam
Nelapati, Leslie Williams MP, Robert Dwyer of Laurieton United Services Club, and Staffan Andler from Kew Corner Store, their influence continues to grow.
“The need in the community is only getting greater, we’ve had a 25 percent increase in support requests,” Mr Hazelgrove informed News Of The Area.
This Christmas, Community at 3 is extending its kindness through a Christmas Appeal and their Giving Tree, located at Kew Corner Store.
From donating nonperishable food to placing gifts under the tree or providing $100 for a full family Christmas experience, there are countless ways to help.
Even the smallest gestures can bring joy to those who might otherwise go without during the festive season.
Community at 3 Inc. reminds us that meaningful change begins at the local level.
Their commitment to compassion and community spirit is an inspiration, proving that together, we can ensure no one is left behind.
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SPREAD joy this festive season with the Aussie Battlers Christmas Hamper Appeal.
Aussie Battlers is reaching out to the Camden Haven community to help make the festive season special for individuals and families in need.
“Our annual Christmas Hamper Appeal is underway, and we need your support to bring hope and joy to those doing it tough,” said the Aussie Battlers team.
“We’re asking for donations of unwrapped gifts that can be placed in the baskets provided at Regional Australia Bank.”
Here’s how you can help:
- Unisex Toys: Suitable for children of all ages, bringing smiles to young faces.
- Gift Vouchers: Perfect for teens, adults, and families, offering the flexibility to choose what they need.
“Every donation, big or small, makes a world of difference,” the team said.
“These hampers will be filled with your generous contributions and distributed to those in our community who need them most.
“Please join us in making this Christmas a little brighter for everyone.
“Together, we can share the joy of the season and show the true spirit of giving.
“Thank you for your kindness and support.
“Let’s make this holiday season one to remember.”
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By Manny WOOD
ROBERT enters into a de facto relationship with Wendy.
Six years after Robert and Wendy commence their relationship, Robert receives a $1 million inheritance from his father’s estate.
Later that year, Robert and Wendy buy a house and move in together.
A few years pass before their relationship sours and Wendy moves out.
Robert continues to occupy the house before he unexpectedly passes away.
He does not have a will.
John, Robert’s son from a previous relationship, sees a solicitor regarding his father’s estate. A Title Search is conducted, which reveals that the house is still registered in Robert and Wendy’s joint names. John is advised that the ownership of the house will now pass to Wendy by way of “survivorship”.
John is also advised that because Robert was not married and was not in a de facto relationship when he passed away, that John is entitled to the whole of his late father’s estate but because the house was owned as “joint tenants”, it does not form part of the estate and will pass to Wendy.
There are no other assets of any significant value in the estate.
John commences action in the Supreme Court, seeking orders that Wendy holds the house on “resulting trust” for Robert’s estate on the basis that Robert paid the bulk of the purchase price.
The legal principle is that the “beneficial” ownership of property should be reflected by the owners’ contributions to the purchase price. Although “gifting” presumptions exist, which restrict the application of the principle to spouses and children, there are no such presumptions that exist in relation to de facto couples.
A careful analysis of bank statements and loan documents show that Robert contributed 83.75% of the purchase price.
The Court concludes that Robert had the benefit of a resulting trust and makes a declaration recognising his 83.75 percent interest, which passes to his estate and ultimately to John pursuant to the rules of intestacy.
Email Manny Wood, Principal Solicitor and Accredited Specialist in Wills and Estates at TB Law at manny@ tblaw.net.au or call him on (02) 66 487 487.
This fictional column is only accurate at today’s date and is not legal advice.
By Lindsay HALL
A BLESSED little indie gem arrives on the big screen this week in Your Monster
A “romantic horror-comedy” from filmmaker Caroline Lindy, it tells the story of Laura (Melissa Barrera), an aspiring actress who has been dumped while in hospital after being diagnosed with cancer.
While adjusting to her new
I AM writing to remind our community to support local businesses this Christmas.
In the past week I have noticed numerous people going out of town to places like Sydney and Newcastle to make Christmas purchases.
When I have enquired they indicate it is much cheaper to go to larger stores or shop online.
They had not considered the time to travel and the cost in time to get there and return.
Sure, I can understand, not everything we need can be purchased locally, but for the sake of our local economy there is a need to compromise and be satisfied with what is available to keep our local businesses viable.
I have learnt that one in 20 businesses are closing each week in Australia and we are not immune.
Our local business owners have
stocked up ready for you to make a visit to them.
Why not?
Another thing to remember is that our locals support so many sports events, charities and organisations.
The money stays in town.
Without that support we would not have the vibrant community we do.
Shop online or elsewhere, the profit stays there.
So what more can I say?
Have a good local Christmas, visit the churches, clubs and community organisations and celebrate this season.
We have great restaurants and shops.
Visit them and make their Christmas, support a local charity that is assisting the less fortunate, encourage your neighbour.
We live in a great country and a fantastic community.
Protect and support it otherwise it may not remain.
Regards,
Theo HAZELGROVE, Community at 3.
circumstances, she discovers a monster in her wardrobe (played by Tommy Dewey), and begins to form a bond.
The only thing that makes independent films competitive with studio movies is the strength of the performers, and this movie has that covered.
The leads are a delight on their individual merits, but have a fantastic chemistry that almost hearkens to the era of Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds.
For those looking to deepen their world knowledge, Green Border will play for a short time on select screens.
A dramatised account of the situation faced by countless migrants and refugees caught in the Belarus-European Union border crisis of 2021, the film is a coproduction between Poland, France, the Czech Republic and Belgium, directed by Agnieszka Holland.
The (very) simplified account of the crisis is that the government of Belarus convinced tens of thousands of migrants from North Africa and the Middle East that they would gain quick and easy passage to Europe through propaganda and false advertising.
DEAR Jasminda,
Christmas is already being promoted and it's making me stressed. I don't have enough money to buy things for all my family members. Do you have any suggestions?
Glenda P.
DEAR Glenda,
THANKS so much for your message. Christmas is supposed to be a time to get together with friends and family, observe your faith if you are religious, and, religious or not, feel absolute contempt for Harry when he buys his hot work colleague, not his wife, a necklace in Love Actually (bastard).
Christmas is also a time when many people feel distressed due to the acute reminder that they will not be sharing the day with people they love or feel inadequate due to the pressures of marketing where everyone seems to be sitting down to a 10-course meal, expensive bon-bons and departmentstore gifts.
Something I find really helpful at this time of year, when expectations are high, is to ask people what presents they remember receiving for Christmas.
Many won't remember any of them, which is a good indication of how meaningless they can be.
Many also don't like the gifts they receive, evidenced by the huge queues at the returns counters post-Christmas. What is more meaningful is to give experiences.
In our family, we ask for an experience rather than a present.
This year, for example, I have asked my husband to clean his shed, which currently looks like a combination of a Bunnings aisle and a Running of the Bulls stampede.
This act will give me far more pleasure and make me love him more than if he gave me a present.
Think about something that each family member would love to do with you, and write a card with the experience and an expiry date (usually before the end of the following year).
The suggested intent of the Belarusians was to destabilise Europe by flooding the region with all the issues associated with mass-migration (drugs, crime, social crisis).
The film is an exploration of how desperate families are dehumanised by government systems and suffer for conflicts that they did not start.
A new psychological horror/thriller starring Hugh Grant is released this week titled Heretic
When Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton (Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) embark on their missionary journey they encounter the welcoming and charming Mr Reed (Grant) who graciously invites them into his home.
They very quickly realise that his good nature is a façade, and they are in very real danger.
Hugh Grant has always been an actor that is impossible to dislike because even when playing a scumbag he is so charismatic and charming.
A highly effective pot-boiler in a single location, this film comes from the team of Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who
I hope this helps.
Have a beautiful Christmas, Glenda. Carpe diem, Jasminda.
previously collaborated on A Quiet Place
None of these films are competing with this week's heavyweight, however, which happens to be Moana 2
The original film is one of the interesting Disney entries which is highly regarded by those who watch it, but doesn’t have the cultural impact of The Lion King or Frozen
Auliʻi Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Nicole Scherzinger and Temuera Morrison return for a new adventure on the seas (along with Alan Tudyk as the dopey rooster!).
With a new team of songwriters working on this film you can expect a lot of energy and adventure, and you’ll be fairly safe taking both your girls and boys along to this one.
23 Scarborough Way, Dunbogan Open: Saturday 30 November 2024, 9:30am - 10:00am
NESTLED in the picturesque riverside suburb of Dunbogan, this charming four-bedroom home offers a perfect blend of comfort and practicality.
Its spacious layout is ideal for families, featuring a main bathroom and an additional second bathroom in the double lockup garage for maximum convenience and extra storage.
Natural tones flow throughout the home, represented in the wooden and brick accents.
Bathed in natural light, this beautifully presented residence promises a peaceful living experience, allowing you to fully embrace the coastal lifestyle.
The generously sized main bedroom and two other ground floor bedrooms are equipped with built-in robes, ceiling
fans, and are carpeted for your comfort.
Bedroom four is situated upstairs, boasting wooden flooring, built-in robes, and a private retreat or living area, providing a perfect sanctuary for relaxation or work.
Deliver your culinary excellence in the wellappointed kitchen, featuring an electric cooktop and oven.
Enjoy ample storage and a practical layout, making it easy to prepare family meals or entertain guests.
The combined living and
dining area, equipped with ceiling fans and reverse cycle air conditioning, ensures ultimate comfort in the warmer months.
In the cooler months, cozy up with a book or a movie in front of the fireplace.
Outside, you will find a myriad of opportunities.
The fully fenced yard provides safety and security for the whole family, including muchloved pets.
Embrace your green thumb in the colorful gardens, relax in the covered patio, or host
Ranch-style home, set on 2.42-ha (5.98-acre) in the sought-after location of Logans Crossing. Perfect for those looking to embrace a more relaxed lifestyle, this property offers endless possibilities, whether you’re dreaming of a small hobby farm or a home for your horses. Just around the corner from Kendall School. Sealed road frontage and a north-facing aspect on a gently sloping block. The residence itself features three well-appointed bedrooms, all with built-in wardrobes and direct sliding door access to the outdoor verandah. The master suite includes a private ensuite and a walk-in robe, providing a peaceful retreat. Sale $1,349,000
Judy Telfer 0418 212 957 judy.telfer@professionals.com.au 121 Logans Crossing Road, Logans Crossing
gatherings in the covered
The double lockup garage is fully equipped with a good-sized bathroom and kitchenette (separate hot water system).
Indulge in your hobbies or work with a three-phase power outlet, essential for heavy-duty tools and equipment, and even charge your electric car.
Dunbogan is renowned for its natural beauty and tranquil atmosphere.
With pristine beaches just a short drive away, weekends can be spent basking in the sun or exploring the picturesque coastline.
The area is also enriched with local parks and walking trails, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and
families looking to enjoy nature’s offerings.
Adding to its appeal, Dunbogan is conveniently located near essential amenities, making everyday living effortless.
Seize this opportunity to secure a home in one of Dunbogan’s most desirable locations.
This property won’t last long on the market, so act
now to make it yours. Whether you’re looking to upsize or seeking a serene setting to call home, this charming residence ticks all the boxes.
Contact LJ Hooker principal Wayne Heilman on 0418 699 080 today to take the first step towards your new coastal lifestyle.
By Scott BAILEY, AAP
SOMEWHERE in Perth, a driver owes the quick medical response he received following a heart attack to the legacy of Phillip Hughes.
The same goes for a patron at the WACA, who had to be revived by a doctor during a state game.
Monday marks ten years since cricket's hardest day, when Hughes was struck in the neck while batting for South Australia at the SCG.
His death, two days later in hospital, prompted an outpouring of grief not matched in Australian sport in the decade since - and for decades previously.
It also became the catalyst for the most widesweeping reviews and changes in regard to the health and safety of players this century.
In the years since Hughes's death, Cricket Australia have conducted and commissioned numerous reviews into the safety of players and potential risks.
Up to 13 policies have
Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
24th NOVEMBER, 2024
The Semi Finals of the Club Championship Pairs were played in superb conditions. Two great games were played with cracking bowls by all sides, including a “drawn” 20th end in the Collins v. Bristow game. Even the callipers couldn’t determine the shot bowl, and sadly Chicka
KCC Ladies Golf
Results
By Carolynne ROSE
SATURDAY 16th November, 7 Ladies played in a Stableford match.
Winner was J Bevan with 33 points c/b, 2nd Susan Frost 33, 3rd Sue Ward 32, 4th Julie Howard 27, 5th P
LUSC Thursday Mixed Bowls
By Warren BATES
LUSC THURSDAY Bowls
Club is humming with the spirit of the season. Joy and goodwill are in abundance. Tomorrow we are hosting our much-anticipated Mixed Christmas function to be held in our LUSC Mountain View Room at 12
since been enacted, while research continued for eight years.
The compulsory use of helmets against fast bowlers was the first and most obvious change in 2016, before the neck guard also became mandatory last year.
But the impacts have been far more wide reaching.
"We started looking at all the dangerous things that can happen in cricket more broadly," Cricket Australia's head of sports science and medicine, Alex Kountouris, told AAP.
"We did some research looking at common causes of fatal injuries, and put things in place for them.
"We haven't had a cardio event, but we've got a comprehensive screening policy that started in 2016 as a result of this.
"It also made us look at our concussion policy and update it."
Medical procedures have also changed, with a paramedic now mandatory at every Cricket Australia controlled game.
Officials also fund and run up to three sport-specific
wasn’t there with his magic crossed fingers to help decide the shot. The Semi Final results were:
• Bill Reid / Mick Ashford def. Adrian Hilton / Viv Gunter 28-9
• Brian Charters / Phil Collins def. Andrew Richards / Paddy Bristow 20-17
This sets up a great final between Team Ashford and Team Collins.
In Wednesday Social Bowls John Smith, Bill Reid
Hurst 26, 6th W Middlebrook 25, and P Choo 18 points.
Wednesday 20th November, Playing an Irish Stableford sponsored by PRD. This was a four-person team game and the winners were as follows, 1st G Hunt, S Frost, L Spencer and L Von Holdt with 86 points.
2nd E Hoffman, D
noon.
Over 40 bowlers and partners are planning to join in the fun and merriment.
This week’s bowls were abandoned after five or six ends because of the unexpected change in weather. Bowlers had no choice but to return to the clubhouse to wait out the rain. However, the rain persisted, prompting our president, Jerry, to call off
medical emergency courses each year for trainers and doctors, that go well beyond first aid.
Pre-match medical meetings are held both in Australia and worldwide, while there is a set standard for medical coverage at each level of training and matches.
Already, it has made a difference.
A driver for a commentator at last year's Perth Test collapsed after suffering a heart attack, while a fan at the WACA has also since needed reviving.
On both occasions, the sport's medical staff were the first responders.
"That's because of that planning and training," Kountouris said.
"We had a doctor there (in 2014), we had a medicine doctor there in the crowd at the time. We had all the equipment.
"But it was just more of an awakening that this was possible. We never considered something this significant being possible."
On the field, cricket has changed too.
While helmets were
and Stewart Rogan took out first prize. The Runners Up were Chicka Thompson, Terry Miles and Barrie Isaac. Voucher winners were Dave Wagstaff, Mick Ashford, Rob Tucker, Darren Darcy and Peter Griffith.
In the Saturday Cashpot Triples the major prize winners were Andrew Richards, Howard Burrows and Gary Hamilton with 2 wins and 17 ends. Runners Up were Adrian Hilton, Dave Wagstaff and Ian Orr, while
Sherwin, J Stapleton and G Austin 84 points.
3rd J Bevan, P Hurst, L Forbes and J Ramsey with 83 points.
4th Fl Genevieve, Y Burnett, W Middlebrook and J Donaldson with 79 points.
The 9 hole Stableford on the same day results as follows.
1st with 15 points M Rus-
the day’s bowls. We made the most of it by getting on with our monthly meat tray raffles.
A big shout-out to our wonderful and dedicated committeeman, Phil Gibbs, who won not one but two meat trays.
Phil is very lucky with raffles, but he is also incredibly generous—he declared he was satisfied with just one prize, and his second win was raffled
for
cover wicketkeepers up to the
and close-in fielders.
Players are also properly sized up for neck guards, with research showing there are around 10 impacts to the area each year at the elite level.
A study conducted by
Lorraine Clark, Bob Clark and Carol Cheers claimed the consolation. Voucher winners were Mick Ashford, Ian Poole, Gary Hamilton and Rod Quirk. There were a couple of wrong biases, but I cant remember the names of any of the bowlers
On Wednesday, Peter Griffith was presented with an engraved Beer Stein to remembers us. He is in the final stages of moving to Newcastle, so sadly wont be bowling with us much
sell, 2nd S Dixon 14, K Camilleri 13, M Rees 12 c/b.
Nearest the pin Friday was Mary Rees.
22nd November there was a Stableford 18 plus 9 hole competition, sponsored by The Wiggly Tail Pork Chop Shop and Butchery.
The Winner was C Krogh with 37 points, 2nd J Stapleagain, allowing another grateful member to take home a prize.
We didn’t have rink winners etc this week for obvious reasons but we held our regular raffles along with the meat trays which included our usual weekly sponsors’ prizes of a $10 voucher from Taste Bakehouse and a $20 voucher from Flipz n Chipz along with the monthly J A Fashion $15 voucher.
team
in
also showed there had been 174 trauma-related deaths dating back to 1858 across all types of cricket, from elite to beach and backyard.
Helmets had been shown to dramatically reduce that number, with Hughes one of only three since 2000.
longer. Griffo has been a champion bowler, a fantastic clubman, and a top bloke to every bowler fortunate to have met him. There is no greater gentleman on the green. At Kew, he has won the Major Singles 5 times, the Major Pairs 5 times, the Club Triples 4 times, the Club Fours 6 times, and the Mixed Pairs 8 times. His Trophy Cabinet is absolutely full, but this can’t compare
ton 35, 3rd M Harrison 34, 4th L Von Holdt 33,5th J Longworth 32 c/b, 6th J Blackett 32 c/b.
The 9-hole comp results were 1st M Russell 20, P Ward 19c/b, K Eccleston 19 K Camilleri 18c/b C Rose 18.
23rd November, Ladies Saturday Comp with 11 ladies playing and the results
As a result of our rain interrupted play, next week’s bowls will be free of the usual $10 entry charge. That’s it for another wonderful week at LUSC Thursday Bowls.
If any bowlers are interested in joining us in the new year, please inquire through LUSC or simply include your name on our nomination sheet in LUSC foyer bowls corner. You’ll feel right at home
"Our challenge is to make sure the next group of players who weren't involved, aren't blase about it - that they are aware serious injury can happen, and that is why it is important to wear protective equipment," Kountouris said.
"We're trying to have a legacy for him. It's definitely made the game safer."
with his sportsmanship. Griffo, you will be greatly missed. We wish you the very best for your future at Newcastle, and look forward to welcoming you back for the Kew Classic Triples and Fours.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Jackpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress).
were;
Overall winners, 1st S Frost with 39 points, 2nd M Dawson 38, 3rd M Walton 36 pts.
Place Getters 4th J Bevan 24 ,5th J Howard 33 c/b, 6th W Middlebrook 33 pts. M Dawson, J Hardy and S Frost birdied a hole. W Middlebrook was nearest the pin on 12.
with a lovely group of people who gather every Thursday morning to enjoy the sporting challenge and the wonderful friendship and camaraderie that come from meaningful social engagement.
Keep on bowling and retain physical and mental fitness – you know it makes sense!
North Haven Bowls Golf Club
By Laurie HAMILTON
20.11.24 STABLEFORD
Winner Laurie Hamilton 31 c/b
Runner up Keith Loney 31 c/b
NTP 7th A Grade Neil Collins
NTP 10TH A Grade steph Sweeney
B Grade Laurie Hamilton
Putting Rod Burnett 23 c/b
Results 25/11/2024 Single Stableford
Sponsored by M & H Mechanical
89 Starters
A Grade winner – Murray Cowled 39 Pts.
2nd – Gary King 37 Pts.
3rd –Wayne Fuller 36 Pts. C/B.
B Grade winner- Rod Wayling 38 Pts. C/B.
2nd – Dave Haggett Craig Lobegeier 38 Pts.
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By The DODGER
TUESDAY, 19th November, Ladies Club Fours Championship, 1st Round –
Lynne Lawson, Kay Jobson, Chris Knox & Jan Opitz/Skip def. Jean West, Vera Hamilton, Helene White & Lynne Watson/Skip. Fiona Brassey, Isabel Hicks, Pam Begley & Anne Wilson/skip def. Anna Innes, Di Fischer, Sharon Newcombe & Susan Malzard/ Skip.
Lucky Rinks –Rink 2 - Lynne Lawson, Kay Jobson, Chris Knox & Jan Opitz –winners
KCC Men’s Golf Report
By Danny LLOYD
LAST Thursday KCC men golfers played a stableford, sponsored by Kew Corner Store.
3rd – Ian Read 34 Pts. C/B.
C Grade winner – Terry Hurst 40 Pts. C/B.
2nd – Dod Steigrad 40 Pts.
3rd – Ted Fargas 36 Pts.
D Grade winner– Ron Rolfe 38 Pts.
2nd – Mike Donaldson 36 Pts.
3rd – Les Ivers 35 Pts. C/B. Ball Winners
Steve James 36, Bruce Forbes 35, Budgie Parrott 35, Stepf Sweeney 34, Roger Catchpole 34, Jacob Westerhuis 34 & Larry Southall 34 c/b
.NEAREST THE PIN
9th Hole A Grade Paul Munroe, B Grade Larry Southall, C Grade Terry Hurst
10th Hole
A Grade Geoff McMurray, B Grade Kevin Anderson C Grade No One.
By Ann PILKIE
MONTHLY point score winners for October/ November 2024
A GRADE FREESTYLE Georgie
Cass
D GRADE FREESTYLE Sophia
12th Hole A Grade Richard Kightley, B Grade John Brown, C Grade Jim Henry C
Rink 9 - Joyce Thorpe, Vicki Smith & Kathy Hicks – runners-up.
Wednesday, 20th November, Open Pairs –
Greg Dring & Paul Dovey def. Don Hooker & Dave Wells.
Thursday, 21st November, Men’s Social Triples –
Rink 13 - Ray Chytra, Steve Anderson & Paul Barry
Rink 14 - Nick Hope, Greg
Dring & Dave Warwick
Saturday, 23rd November, Morning, Ladies Social –
Rink 11 - Susan Malzard & Nola Scott/Skip – winners.
Rink 9 - Jenny Hayward & Helene White/Skip – runners-up.
Afternoon, Men’s Semi-Final Club Fours Championship –Denis Richards, Gary Heath,
A grade best was Simon Hancox, from Tim Lobegeier and Graeme Morgan (c/b 38).
Russell Eichmann (40) edged out Jason Taylor (39) in B grade.
C grade and best on the day was Jack O’Hara (40) from Charlie
STORY STARTS on BACK COVER, Page 28
Player of the tournament.
Al’s hockey journey traces back to her childhood.
“My eldest sister Maree was my biggest influence, she always played and I just tagged along with her,” said Al.
“I grew up in Adelong, a small country town outside of Goulburn, and when I turned nine I started to play hockey - we all got roped in.”
At the age of 12, Al began playing junior representative hockey, including stints with NSW under 18 and 21 teams.
B GRADE FREESTYLE Tayler
Cass
C GRADE FREESTYLE Claire
Gayle and Alyssa Donohue
Ted Jobson & Steve Smith/Skip def. Keith Woods, Ray Downes, Denis Hamilton & John Myers/Skip. Paul Dewson, Ross Fuller, John Fuller & Danny Murray/Skip def. Terry McDermot, Brian Pearce
Roy Peasnell & Mick Brennan/ Skip.
Men’s Social Lucky Rink Winners –
Rink 1 - Geoff Delamotte & Steve Webster
Rink 4 - Denis Richards, Gary Heath, Ted Jobson & Steve Smith.
NOTE: Rink 1 coming out on Monday so only two rinks will be available.
Hartshorne (38).
Russell Eichmann was also accurate on the 9th taking out the $70 NTP jackpot.
Saturday play was sponsored by Taste Bake House.
Best in their grades were Luke
After taking a hiatus in her late 20s, Al’s love for the game eventually brought her back to the field, leading to her participation in Masters competition.
Al was selected for the World Cup squad after representing NSW in a national competition in Western Australia.
Her natural athleticism and skill didn’t go unnoticed in Perth, sealing her spot on the plane across the ditch.
“I was pretty excited when I was selected,” said Al.
“Especially as this is my first World Cup venture.
“Previously my Australia representative duties included competing in Trans-Tasman competitions, as other World Cup events were cancelled due to Covid.
“I was really honoured and happy to be representing Australia and playing in the World Cup.”
Al said the atmosphere at the World Cup was “really positive”.
“The competitors were all there because of their love for the sport.”
She said hockey has taught her to “never give up and keep putting your best out there, just to see where it might take you”.
Cass
A GRADE BACKSTROKE Georgie Cass
B GRADE BACKSTROKE Ben Santman
C GRADE BACKSTROKE Tayler
Cass
D GRADE BACKSTROKE Samantha Maxwell
A GRADE BREASTSTROKE
Thomas Maxwell
B GRADE BREASTSTROKE Ben Santman
Kew Ladies Bowls
By Velvanie HARTAS
TUESDAY 19th
There were two games of Single Championship played today with Anne Smith winning on a forfeit against Ida Bruno. Jean Donald against Karen Rogan with Jean defeating Karen. Social games were played as usual.
Tues 26th
It was a beautiful sunny day for our Social bowls
Ellis (A-40), and Ian Clenton (B-40) and Mark Tattersall (C-41).
2BBB winner was “Tatts” again with John Smith (47) on count back from Howard Hughes and Roland Whitehead.
And, not to be forgotten, Sunday
Alex Santman
Sophia Cass
A GRADE BUTTERFLY Luca Pensini
B GRADE BUTTERFLY Harry Santman
C GRADE BUTTERFLY Jenna Pepperell
D GRADE BUTTERFLY Alice Hayward
OVERALL POINT SCORE WINNER Sophia Cass
There was also two Single Championship games played.
Jean Donald playing against Jenny Willard with Jean defeating Jenny.
Anne Smith playing against Joan Turnbull with Anne defeating Joan. Well done to all players and congratulations to the winners and commiserations to the looser.
Next will be the Singles Championship finals with Anne Smith playing against Jean Donald, which will be played on Saturday 30th November at 8am.
was Bato Memorial Day. A strong field showed up for the hit and giggle 4B Ambrose, which Bato would have loved. Winners were Tim Ferris, Ian Barton, Ben Ferris and Matthew Conway with 51.75 nett.
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FRIDAY
SEVEN, 7pm
With Christmas less than a month away, it’s that time of the year when some of us need some festive inspiration. And what better place to find it than with Joh Griggs and the gang, who are celebrating this year with a camping trip by the beach. In the kitchen, Adam helps Colin cook a trifle with a twist, while Clarissa will show you how to elevate the Chrissy ham to a new level. Meanwhile, Melissa takes us through how easy it is to get a courtyard ready for the entertaining season, while Dr Harry and some excited school kids take a little ramble in the rock pools. It’s the perfect way to ease into the holidays.
FRIDAY,
ABC TV, 7.30pm
It was (puppy) love at first sight for viewers and the clever four-legged stars of Muster Dogs – not to mention their devoted trainers – when this observational series debuted in 2022. Ahead of a third season premiering on the ABC next year, series narrator Lisa Millar (pictured) catches up with the human and canine participants. In tonight’s premiere, Millar reunites with the winners, Frank Finger and kelpie Annie, and season two favourites Zoë Miller and Buddy the border collie, to find out how the series (and its worldwide collective of fans) has changed their lives. There’s also cuteness galore as Millar meets with Lily, Snow and a new litter of puppies in Wilcannia, NSW.
MONDAY
TEN, 8.30pm
Ostensibly a charming and chatty widow returning to the workforce, but secretly an undercover investigator with an axe to grind at law firm Jacobson
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Planet America. (Final, R) 10.30 I Was Actually There. (PG, R) 11.00 Fake Or Fortune? (R) 12.00 ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Shetland. (Mal, R) 2.00 Plum. (Final, Ml, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (PG, R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Bitesize. (R) 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.00 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 10.50 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Colosseum: A Jewel In Rome’s Crown. (PGav, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: A Job To Die For. (2022, Mav, R)
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Gardening Australia. 8.30 Shetland. (Madl) Tosh believes she has the murderer in custody.
Fisk. (Final, Ml, R)
Question Everything. (R)
Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
ABC Late News.
Grand Designs: The Streets. (PG, R) 12.05 The Space Shuttle That Fell To Earth. (Final, PG, R) 1.05 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Rage. (PG)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R) 8.35 Castle Secrets. 9.30 Kennedy. (PG) 10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Elvira. (MA15+v)
12.20 The Wall: The Orchard. (Mals, R)
2.45 Love Your Home And Garden With Alan Titchmarsh. (PGa, R)
3.40 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, 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. Johanna Griggs visits Newman in WA.
8.30 MOVIE: Love Actually. (2003, Mlns, R) Explores a series of interlocking vignettes about love and romance in Britain in the weeks before Christmas. Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman.
11.15 The Front Bar: Cricket Edition. (Ml, R)
12.30 GetOn Extra. A look at the weekend’s best racing.
1.00 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
5.00 NBC Today.
“Matty” Matlock (Kathy Bates, pictured) is the sort of character that makes for very compelling viewing. Her empathetic approach to cases makes things unpredictable in the courtroom, but keeping up appearances as a lawyer isn’t leaving as much time for subterfuge as some might like. This week, in “Claws”, Matty’s worlds collide when the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit is struggling with drug addiction. Unable to keep her own experiences out of the picture, Matty risks blowing her cover with Olympia (Skye P. Marshall).
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III: Human. (PG, R) Narrated by Sir David Attenborough.
8.40 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality. (2000, Msv, R) A graceless FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant to catch a terrorist. Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine.
11.00 MOVIE: Gringo. (2018, MA15+dlv, R)
1.00 Cross Court. (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)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Jamie Oliver: Fast & Simple. Presented by Jamie Oliver.
8.30 Matlock. (PGal, R) Olympia tasks Matty with getting close to their client, who is fighting for justice in the wrongful death of his wife.
9.30 NCIS: Origins. (Mav, R) 10.30 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.55 The Project. (R) 12.00 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 7.55 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.25 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.15 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces.
8.25 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (M, R)
9.25 The Great House Revival.
10.25 So Long, Marianne. (MA15+as)
11.20 Paris Paris. (Ml, R)
12.20 All Those Things We Never Said. (Ml, R)
3.20 Focus On Ability Film Festival 2023. (PG, 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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6am 3 Days In
Quiberon. (2018, PG, French) 7.10 The Producers. (1967, PG) 8.50 Alone In Space. (2018, PG, Swedish) 10.25 Wife And Husband. (2017, M, Italian) 12.25pm Devil’s Knot. (2013, M) 2.30 What’s Eating Gilbert Grape. (1993, PG) 4.40 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 6.25 Charade. (1963, PG) 8.30 Gone Girl. (2014, MA15+) 11.15 Leap Year. (2010, MA15+) 12.50am Viva. (2007, MA15+) 3.00 Late Programs.
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now? (Premiere)
8.00 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Premiere, Ml)
8.40 Love Me. (Premiere, MA15+s)
9.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
9.55 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 11.35 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
12.40 New Leash On Life. (R)
1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (Final, R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.50 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: A Boy Called Christmas. (2021, PG) 9.05 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.50 Speechless. 10.10 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (PG)
8.20 Arctic Sinkholes. (PGa, R)
9.20 Tassie Tiger On The Rocks. (PG, R)
10.25 Curse Of The Ancients. (PGav, R)
11.20 MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+av, R)
1.10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
2.05 Employable Me (UK) (Mals, R)
3.10 How To Get Fit Fast. (Final, PG, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
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5.50 The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. 11.35 Hoarders. 1.15am The X-Files. 4.00 NHK World English News.
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6am Alone In Space. Continued. (2018, PG, Swedish) 6.30 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 8.20 Paris Can Wait. (2016, PG) 10.00 Dirty Dancing. (1987, M) 11.55 Belli Ciao. (2022, M, Italian) 1.30pm The People Upstairs. (2020, M, Spanish) 3.00 The Producers. (1967, PG) 4.40 After Yang. (2021, PG) 6.30 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.30 Triangle Of Sadness. (2022, M) 11.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) A visitor’s phone attracts attention.
7.30 MOVIE: We Bought A Zoo. (2011, PGal, R) In the wake of the loss of his wife, a single father moves his family to a run-down zoo. Matt Damon, Colin Ford. 10.05 MOVIE: The King’s Man. (2021, MA15+v, R) Two British soldiers bamboozle priests. Ralph Fiennes, Gemma Arterton.
12.50 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 It’s Academic. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: Christmas On The Farm. (2021, PGal) Poppy Montgomery.
9.20 MOVIE: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed And Fabulous. (2005, Mv, R)
An FBI agent goes undercover once again. Sandra Bullock, Regina King.
11.35 MOVIE: Cadillac Man. (1990, Mlsv, R)
1.30 Drive Safe. (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 Bondi Rescue. (PGal, R) It is the busiest day in a decade.
7.00 MOVIE: How To Train Your Dragon. (2010, PGv, R) A Viking befriends a dragon. Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler. 8.50 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they try to find a home for a greyhound. 9.55 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A code 1 comes in for a two-year-old. 11.10 Shark Tank. (PGl, R) A panel is pitched inventions. 12.15 Ambulance UK. (Ml, R) 1.30
6am Children’s Programs.
1.10pm MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Diancie And The Cocoon Of Destruction. (2014) 2.45 MOVIE: Pokémon The Movie: Hoopa And The Clash Of Ages. (2015) 4.20 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 5.20 MOVIE: Sing. (2016) 7.30 MOVIE: Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire. (2005, M) 10.30 MOVIE: The Huntsman: Winter’s War. (2016, M) 12.45am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 7NEWS Spotlight.
8.00 Motorway Patrol. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: Salt. (2010, Mlv, R)
A CIA agent goes on the run. Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber.
10.30 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+av, R)
11.40 Autopsy USA. (PGad, R)
12.40 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (MA15+ads, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. Current affairs program. 8.00 A Remarkable Place To Die. (Mlv) An innocent camper is killed by a petty criminal who fell out of the sky and landed on his victim. 10.00 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Return, MA15+v) 12.00 The First 48. (Ma) 1.00 Drive TV. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Nine Perth Presents: Christmas In WA.
6am MOVIE: L.O.L. Surprise! The Movie. (2021) 7.00 Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. Southside Flyers v Perth Lynx. 2.30 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.30 MOVIE: Carbon Copy. (1981, PG) 5.20 MOVIE: The Water Horse. (2007, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: Ocean’s Eleven. (2001, M) 10.00 MOVIE: Fargo. (1996, MA15+) Midnight Gotham. 1.00 Love During Lockup. (Premiere)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.15 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Hard Quiz Kids. 8.55 Teenage
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Mighty Mississippi With Nick Knowles. (PGa)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
9.20 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mals)
10.05 Ruthless: Monopoly’s Secret History. (PG, R) 11.05 SBS News. 11.35 Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. (Premiere, MA15+hv) 1.45 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (R) 2.40 Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R) 3.45 Little Heroes. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)
7.30 Motorway Patrol. (PG)
8.00 Highway Cops. (PGl) A nose-to-tail could end in violence.
8.30 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) A resident’s estranged brother is killed.
9.30 S.W.A.T. (Mav) The team works with the DEA.
10.30 Inside Detroit. (Mal, R)
12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Mdl, R)
8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (Mv, R)
9.30 A Killer Makes A Call. (Mav)
10.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
11.25 First On Scene. (Premiere, Mav)
11.50 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.40 Pointless. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30
6am The
Producers. Continued. (1967, PG) 6.40 Roxanne. (1987, PG) 8.40 Charade. (1963, PG) 10.45 As Needed. (2018, M, Italian) 12.30pm Benjamin. (2018, M) 2.05 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 3.50 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 5.40 Every Day. (2018, PG) 7.30 Dating The Enemy. (1996, M) 9.30 Boxing Day. (2021, M) 11.35 Late Programs.
R) 2.45 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.35 The Secret Lives Of Our Urban Birds. (R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.
8.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa)
9.40 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (PGv, R)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Babylon Berlin. (Mav)
12.45 Son Of. (MA15+av, R)
2.30 Employable Me (UK) (MA15+l, R)
3.35 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Kickin’ Back. 3.45 WorldWatch. 5.45 Joy Of Painting. 6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The UnXplained Mysteries Of The Universe. 9.20
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6am After Yang. (2021, PG) 7.45 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 9.35 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 11.35 Ali’s Wedding. (2017, M) 1.40pm Roxanne. (1987, PG) 3.40 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 5.45 Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 7.35 Resistance. (2020, M) 9.45 It All Began When I Met You. (2013, PG, Japanese) 11.45 Baby Done. (2020, M) 1.25am As Needed. (2018, M, Italian) 3.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R)
7.30 OzHarvest Unite To Feed Australia. (PG) A one-night-only fundraising event.
9.30 MOVIE: Yesterday. (2019, Ml, R) A struggling singer finds a path to fame. Himesh Patel, Lily James.
12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+as, R)
1.00 Your Money & Your Life. (PG, R)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Bitesize. (R) 9.05 For The Love Of Dogs. (PG, R) 10.05 Paddington Station 24/7. (R) 10.55 The World’s Most Remote Hotels. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Exploring Northern Ireland. (R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PGl, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 24 Hours In ALDI. (R)
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (Final, M)
9.30 The Old Man. (Malv)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Maxima. (Mal)
11.45 Pagan Peak. (Malv, R)
2.55 Employable Me (UK) (Mal, R)
4.00 Paul O’Grady’s Little Heroes. (PG, R)
4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Mav) 2.00 Surveillance Oz. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Simon Reeve.
7.30 The Big Trip. (Final) Hosted by Dave Thornton.
9.30 MOVIE: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. (2019, Mlv, R) A US lawman and a former spy reluctantly team up to take down a genetically enhanced anarchist. Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham.
12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm)
8.30 Budget Battlers. (Premiere, PGl)
9.40 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PG)
10.40 To Be Advised.
11.40 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (Mav) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.55 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Doctor Who. 10.05 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Horrible Histories. 11.05 Late Programs.
THURSDAY,
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Joy Of Painting. 6.25 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.15 Jeopardy! 7.45 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: The Lost Boys. (1987) 10.20 MOVIE: The Devil’s Advocate. (1997) 12.55am
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6am Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 7.00 White Lion. (2010, PG) 8.45
Every Day. (2018, PG) 10.30 Dating The Enemy. (1996, M) 12.30pm Boxing Day. (2021, M) 2.35 The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg. (1964, PG, French) 4.15 Fill The Void. (2012, PG, Hebrew) 5.55 Sometimes Always Never. (2018, PG) 7.35 St. Vincent. (2014, M) 9.30 Anna And The Apocalypse. (2017) 11.30 Late Programs.
With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 3.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: The Streets. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 The Inbestigators. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.10 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 9.40 Doctor Who. 10.25 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22)
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.10 For The Love Of Dogs. (PGa, R) 10.10 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R) 11.00 World’s Greatest Sporting Arenas. (Premiere) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.05 Exploring Nthn Ireland. (PGas, R) 3.00 Plat Du Tour. 3.10 Dishing It Up. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 The Supervet. (PGa,
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG) Bianca Hunt traverses the coastline of Seventeen Seventy in outlandish style.
8.30 Gods Of Tennis. (Ml, R)
9.30 Miniseries: Steeltown Murders. (Mal)
10.40 SBS World News Late.
11.10 Miniseries: The Typist. (Final, MA15+v, R)
12.15 Pandore. (Malv, R)
3.10 Employable Me (UK) (PGal, R)
4.15 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.15 Curse Of Oak Island. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Holy Marvels With Dennis Quaid. (Premiere) 10.10 The Bambers. Midnight Late Programs.
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6am Morning Programs. 6.25 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 8.25 Frantz. (2016, PG, French) 10.30 It All Began When I Met You. (2013, PG, Japanese) 12.30pm Baby Done. (2020, M) 2.10 Dafne. (2019, PG, Italian) 3.55 White Lion. (2010, PG) 5.35 The Man Who Invented Christmas. (2017, PG) 7.30 Misery. (1990) 9.30 Joyeux Noel. (2005, M, French) 11.40 Late Programs.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To
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6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30 The Nanny.
Sunrise. 9.00
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Women’s One Day International Series. Australia v India. Game 1.
10.30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. (PG, R) Two Newfoundlands are misbehaving.
11.30 Pam & Tommy. (Premiere, MA15+ls) A handyman steals a celebrity sex tape.
12.30 Criminal Confessions: Vanished In The Night. (MA15+alv, R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, 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 Great Getaways. (Return, PG) 8.30
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By Kim AMBROSE
ALISON “Al” Wilson has won a bronze medal in the green and gold at the 2024 Masters Hockey World Cup in New Zealand.
Held at Auckland’s National Hockey Centre from 7 to 16 November, the World Cup brought
together more than 2600 Masters-age competitors from 23 nations.
Al was a pivotal member of the Australian 50+ women's team, who cemented their standing on the world stage with a third place finish.
The Camden Haven-local was also named the Australian Best Overall Women’s 50+
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