By Kim AMBROSE
ALMOST 400 community members attended the inaugural Stingrays Seafood Festival on Saturday, 25 January, with more than $8000 raised for Laurieton Seafoods and the Laurieton Fisherman’s Co-op.
The festival-turnedfundraiser, hosted by the Laurieton Hotel Stingrays RLFC at the Brigadoon Holiday Park, will direct key funds to the recovery of the beloved Laurieton fishing institution lost to fire on Wednesday, 15 January.
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donated prizes and services to the fundraiser, including solar systems, air conditioning units, holiday stays and seafood and meat trays.
Entertainment including performances by Matt Zarb Music, footy throwing competitions, tractor train rides provided by Brigadoon Holiday Park and water hose racing run by Laurieton NSW Fire and Rescue.
In the thick of the organising action were members of the Stingrays and Camden Haven Eagles committees, including Jarryd "Kiwi" Gaskin, Logan Marshall and Racheal Hogan, as well as Laurieton Seafoods owner Cody Weston and his hardworking staff.
Stingrays spokesperson Logan Marshall praised the tireless efforts of the event’s volunteers.
“Without their support this day would not have been made possible,” he said.
“From the volunteers on the gate, the
servers, cooks, oyster shuckers and bar staff, their efforts were invaluable.
“We couldn’t have held this event without them.”
Jarryd Gaskin thanked the community for its “massive” response to the fundraiser.
“The day was such a success and
everyone enjoyed themselves,” said Kiwi.
“After seeing our beloved Co-op burn down, the Stingray committee quickly jumped into action and decided to organise a fundraising event for Cody and the Co-op.
“Donations came in quick and fast as everyone wanted to help out.
“I feel so proud and privileged to be part of this community.
“Looking ahead we are planning on doing this again next year, even bigger and better.”
Even the day’s youngest attendees, including nine-year-old Indie, shared positive sentiments about the event.
“Today has been so much fun,” said Indie.
“It was a great way to come together as a community and to show how much people care.”
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commitment to “progress, nation-building and delivering for regional areas” as central to his candidacy.
"Communities and families need support in health, aged care, education and living costs," he said.
"I’m seeking better policy for all of us.
“This electorate deserves a stronger advocate who truly understands and values our community.
“We need to continue to ease the cost of living.
“Under Labor, every taxpayer in Lyne received a tax cut and had their takehome pay increased.
“Energy bill relief is helping all households, as will additional cheaper renewable energy supply.
“The price of prescriptions has dropped, and bulk-billed GP appointments have increased.”
Mr Wilson also pointed to Labor’s aged care reforms and support for students as
examples of strong policy.
“Lyne has the secondoldest age demographic of any NSW electorate, and I’m proud of Labor’s aged care reforms that deliver on fifty-eight of the royal commission’s recommendations.
“Labor has ensured that across Lyne more students in critical areas such as nursing, healthcare, trades, and construction are being supported.
“That includes fee-free TAFE, HECS relief and $10,000 for building trades
A WOMAN has been airlifted to hospital after injuries sustained on an all-terrain vehicle at Bobin.
A Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to the property, southwest of Comboyne, at about 7.00pm on Tuesday, 28 January, after a woman in her 50s sustained pelvic injuries in a quad bike rollover.
The patient was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and the helicopter’s critical care medical team before being airlifted to Port Macquarie Hospital in a stable condition.
apprentices in the Key Apprentices Program.
“These, and support for childcare, are a big part of what I will be fighting for in this election.”
Now retired, Mr Wilson’s career began as an apprentice technician, before moving into leadership roles in the telecommunications sector.
He believes these roles show his “commitment to people”.
“For example as Telstra’s Chair of the Emergency Council for NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania, I led a
company-wide effort to swiftly restore critical communications to those in need during emergencies,” Mr Wilson said.
Mr Wilson has been a volunteer for the Rural Fire Service, Sydney Children’s Hospital, St Vincent de Paul, and local sports clubs.
He believes his recent election to MidCoast Council has provided him a broader perspective on local governance and community needs.
Mr Wilson’s campaign is being supported by ALP Senator Deborah
O’Neill, who said in a media statement, “Digby’s integrity and dedication to community service are evident.
“His approach to politics is about bringing people together, and collaborating to create a stronger, more equitable community.
“He understands the unique needs of regional electorates like Lyne, and his professional experience, including emergency management, gives him the skills necessary to respond to some of the community’s most complex problems.”
CAMDEN Haven’s Community at 3 have been recognised for their invaluable contributions to the local area, receiving a top honour at Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s annual awards.
The Citizen of the Year Awards were presented on Sunday, 26 January at the Port Macquarie Astronomical Observatory, Rotary Park.
A Citizenship Ceremony also welcomed the region’s newest Australian citizens.
The awards recognise dedicated people in the community for their efforts
in cultural, environmental and social progress.
Community at 3 were named joint winners of the Community Spirit Award alongside Guulabaa - Place of Koala.
A dedicated volunteer group working with the homeless, Community at 3 provides free meals, support and access to vital services for vulnerable people across Camden Haven.
Guulabaa - Place of Koala is a partnership between Forestry Corporation of NSW, Koala Conservation Australia, Port
Aboriginal Land Council, Wildnets and Hello Koalas.
The collaboration has created a worldclass eco-tourism centre at Lake Innes focused on koala conservation and cultural heritage.
In other awards, Di Bannister was named 2025 Citizen of the Year, with James Cockshutt receiving recognition as 2025 Young Citizen of the Year.
Di has trained hundreds to make mental health support more accessible,
By Luke HADFIELD
COMMUNITY groups in the Camden Haven are invited to apply for funding through the Kendall Community Op Shop Grants Program.
With up to $30,000 available per grant, the program provides vital support to not-forprofit organisations working in community services, sport and recreation, and arts and culture.
Since its establishment in 2009, the grants program has funded a diverse range of projects and initiatives, with a particular focus on supporting groups in Kendall and Camden Haven.
The support however is not exclusive to the immediate area, with all groups in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region encouraged to get involved.
“This year is our 17 year milestone for the shop’s funding program and we look forward to receiving applications from community groups throughout the Port Macquarie/ Hastings Local Government Area,” shared Phil Higgins, the coordinator of the grants subcommittee.
The funding also extends to major projects that deliver significant benefits to the community.
The program is made possible by the tireless efforts of volunteers who run the Kendall Op Shop.
helping countless individuals during her 30 years of dedicated service with Lifeline Mid Coast.
At just 15-years-old, James is an inspiring young leader dedicated to his community.
A qualified Surf Life Saver since the age of 13, James mentors cadets and drives youth engagement for his club.
He has led impactful fundraising efforts, including raising $20,000 for Tour de Cure Cancer projects, and volunteers to help adults overcome ocean-swimming anxiety.
For the first time in 2025, a workshop will be held to assist applicants in completing their forms and understanding the application process.
The workshop will take place at 10am on Wednesday, 19 February at the Kendall Services Club.
Applications for the 2025 program open on Monday, 3 February, with forms available in-store or online at www. kendallcommunityopshop.com.au.
Open five-and-a-half days a week, the shop is managed entirely by volunteers, ensuring all surplus funds go directly into the grants program.
Submissions close at 4pm on Friday, 14 March.
Successful applicants will be notified, and the grants will be presented during a special ceremony at the Kendall Services Club on Thursday, 1 May at 6pm.
The Op Shop advises that while they anticipate a strong response, funding is limited, and not all applications will be successful.
Decisions made by the Grants SubCommittee are final.
THE MANAGEMENT of Laurieton Seafoods and the Laurieton Fisherman’s Coop have released an official statement in the wake of the devastating structure fire which destroyed their premises a fortnight ago.
“The stakeholders of the Laurieton Fisherman’s Cooperative and the Laurieton Seafoods business (takeaway) would like to thank the community for all of their generous donations and offers to help since the tragic events of the Co-op building burning down on Wednesday 15 January, 2025,” the statement begins.
The statement clarifies the ownership arrangement of both the Co-op land and the retail business which utilised the site.
“The land that the Co-
operative sits on is owned by NSW Crown Lands and is leased on a long term arrangement to the Laurieton Fisherman’s Co-operative.
“The Laurieton Seafoods business, owned by Cody Weston, leases the space from the Co-operative to run his takeaway and seafood retail business.
“The Co-operative is the landlord to the Laurieton Seafoods business.
“In essence Crown Lands are the landlord of the Cooperative.”
The statement then went on to address issues of insurance.
“Both the Co-operative and the business have their own insurance policies and assessors have attended the site to commence the process of insurance and the steps to
move forward from here.
“At this stage, until the insurance process has been completed it is unknown whether the cover will be enough to rebuild the necessary infrastructure and contents of the buildings as it were.”
It also outlined the desire of all stakeholders to rebuild.
“The intention at this point in time is that all parties would like to see the Co-operative and the Laurieton Seafoods business in a position to operate as they previously have from the same site.”
Clarification was then provided over the utilisation of community fundraising.
“Initially, a bank account is going to be established for the funds in the name of the Community Fundraising Events, with signatories
READERS in the Oxley electorate are invited to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of seniors in their community by nominating them for the 2025 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Awards.
The awards, which form part of the annual NSW Seniors Festival, honour seniors who have made a
positive impact through their leadership, volunteerism, and active participation in community life.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp is encouraging the community to show appreciation to the achievements of seniors who help make the region vibrant and inspiring.
“Too often, the
contributions of our seniors go unnoticed, yet they are the ones keeping our community running,” Mr Kemp said.
“As business owners, volunteers, grandparents, and mentors, their role deserves to be celebrated and acknowledged.
“These awards are a chance to publicly acknowledge and thank them for their
representative of the Laurieton Seafoods business, Laurieton Fisherman’s Cooperative and an independent third party to ensure that all funds raised are used in an appropriate and transparent manner.
“Both the Laurieton
hard work and dedication in making the Oxley electorate such a wonderful place to live,” he added.
The 2025 NSW Seniors Festival will run 3 to 11 March, with an awards ceremony held during the festival to celebrate the winners.
“I encourage everyone to think about the seniors in their lives who make a difference,” Mr Kemp said.
“Whether it’s through
Seafoods business owner and Laurieton Fisherman's Co-operative wish to assure the community that funds raised will be used for these purposes, and that it is possible that these needs may change over time as the process continues.
volunteering, supporting others, or simply spreading positivity, take this opportunity to nominate them for recognition,” Mr Kemp said.
The awards are part of a larger initiative by the NSW Government to support and empower seniors to live active, healthy, and fulfilling lives while challenging stereotypes about ageing.
Nominations close on
“All parties agree that if surplus funds are achieved to what is needed, the community fundraising group will assist to make decisions on providing those excess funds to a worthy community cause or a number of causes.”
Sunday 23 February at 5pm. For more information about the NSW Seniors Festival and the Local Achievement Awards, visit seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au.
To fill out a nomination form, collect one from the Oxley electorate office. It is yet to be confirmed whether the awards will be run in the Port Macquarie electorate this year.
By Kate SHELTON
LATELY the weather's been all over the place, swinging wildly from strong northeasterlies to sudden, powerful southerly buster changes.
These dramatic shifts really shake things up in the water, stirring things around and sending the fish scrambling.
Anglers have been consistently reporting excellent bream catches throughout the Hastings River.
Prawns and yabbies have proven to be irresistible baits for these feisty fish.
Further upstream, flathead have been actively feeding, with both surface and diving lures proving highly effective.
Blue Swimmer crabs have been plentiful around Pelican Island, yielding some impressive catches.
Mud crabs have also been cooperative in areas like Dennis Bridge and Fernbank Creek, likely benefiting from the recent freshwater influx.
Despite the easterly winds, North Shore Beach has been a hotspot for bream and whiting during daylight hours.
Evening sessions have also produced some rewarding tailor catches.
The inshore fishing scene has truly ignited this week, with mackerel fever gripping local anglers. Plomer Bay has become a magnet for those seeking Spanish mackerel, and their efforts have been rewarded with fantastic results for this time of year.
The occasional cobia has also been encountered, adding to the excitement.
The continued forecast of southerly winds is expected to maintain these favourable conditions and hopefully bring in even more fish.
While the FAD has been a bit inconsistent, the mahi mahi encountered have generally been of good size.
Anglers fishing the reefs have reported catches of snapper, pearl perch, and the occasional kingfish.
However, strong currents have made it challenging to reach the deeper waters with baits.
Crowdy Head and Perpendicular Point have been prime spots for luderick and drummer fishing, with excellent catches reported.
Tailor have been present, though primarily in smaller "chopper" sizes.
A few nice bream have also been taken during the early morning hours.
Flathead remain a common catch in the river, with
Queens Lake proving to be a particularly productive spot. Both surface lures and baits have been effective.
The break walls and Henry Kendall have seen a resurgence in luderick activity, with both cabbage and artificial weed producing good results.
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After dark, these locations have also yielded some respectable bream catches, with mullet strips proving to be a top choice for bait.
Further north, Grassy continues to deliver catches of both Spanish and spotted mackerel, along with cobia.
However, sharks remain a
persistent challenge, as does acquiring live bait.
The anglers who have headed further out to sea, have encountered schools of yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi, and wahoo, creating some truly unforgettable fishing experiences.
The Macleay River has
been producing high-quality whiting, with the sand flats around Jerseyville being a particularly worthwhile fishing destination.
Lucky anglers fishing the rocks around the Gaol and Hat Head ledges have been rewarded with catches of cobia and kingfish.
THE Henry Kendall Reserve parkrun will celebrate its third anniversary on 8 February.
The free weekly event brings the community together to walk, run or jog a five kilometre course through the riverfront bushland reserve on the outskirts of Laurieton.
Since the first trials in January 2022, and the first official event on 5 February of that year, the local parkrun event has been run 153 times.
A total of 2193 registered participants have taken part during that time, with 222
volunteers pitching in to ensure the smooth running of the event.
Eighty-two parkrunners took on the course last Saturday morning.
From humble beginnings, local parkrun co-director Bel Davis said the weekly event had grown into a “vibrant community gathering that brings people together for fun, fitness, and friendship”.
“Over the last three years, Henry Kendall Reserve parkrun has provided not only a fantastic opportunity for physical activity but also a space where the community can connect and support one
another… for free,” she said.
“The positive benefits of parkrun go beyond just improving fitness – it’s a place where friendships have been forged, mental health has been supported, and people of all ages and abilities have found a sense of belonging.
“Whether you’re a regular participant, a first-timer, or just coming along to cheer, parkrun is for everyone.
“The event encourages people to walk, jog, run, or volunteer – it’s all about participation, not competition.”
As the anniversary nears,
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VODAFONE’S expanded mobile network went live on 30 January, tripling its number of regional mobile sites and more than doubling its mobile coverage across Australia. In September 2024 the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission cleared Vodafone’s regional network sharing deal with Optus to increase its network coverage to 98.4 percent of the Australian population.
I’ve known Alison Penfold a long time and I’m supporting her because I know she will listen, care and deliver like I have.
Alison will stand up for you when others won’t. She will fight for policies to get Australia back on track and bring down the cost of living.
Dr DAVID GILLESPIE MP Member for Lyne
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The network expansion boosts Vodafone’s mobile reach from 400,000 square kilometres (sqm) to more than one million sqm.
Customers will gain additional coverage on the Telstra network in key regional centres such as Wagga, Griffith, Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie.
In the Mid Coast region the expansion means nine additional towers in Port Macquarie, six additional towers for Taree, and
four additional towers for Foster-Tuncurry.
“Vodafone is coming to thousands of towns and regional areas we have never been before,” said Kieren Cooney, Vodafone Group Executive, Consumer, Data and Analytics.
“We want to shake up the mobile duopoly that has held back competition and bring the choice and great value of Vodafone’s awardwinning network to the bush,” he said.
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Taking a Legal Look
By Manny WOOD
TANYA moves in with her grandmother, Helen, for several years before she signs a rental agreement and continues to stay there until Helen’s death.
Helen makes a will, dividing her estate equally amongst her children and Tanya, with the effect that they each receive a quarter of her estate.
When Helen makes her will, she also executes a Power of Attorney appointing Tanya as her attorney, so that she can manage her grandmother’s financial affairs.
During her occupation of Helen’s home, Tanya provides some care for Helen and cooks her meals.
Six months before Helen’s death, Tanya takes Helen to her bank and withdraws $100,000, being Helen’s life savings.
These funds are spent by Tanya shortly thereafter.
When Helen passes-away, her home is worth $2 million.
When asked to move out of the property, Tanya becomes concerned that her one-quarter share of the estate is not sufficient for her to purchase a home.
She makes a “family provision claim” against the estate, seeking a greater share.
A Court-ordered mediation is unsuccessful and a four-day hearing ensues.
The executor’s position is that Tanya should not receive anything further from the estate and that she should also repay the $100,000 withdrawal.
After a careful analysis of the evidence, the Court finds that there was a strong relationship of “trust and confidence” between Tanya and Helen because Tanya was not only Helen’s carer, but also appointed under a power of attorney to manage her affairs.
In the absence of Helen obtaining legal advice in relation to the $100,000 “gift”, the Court orders that Tanya took advantage of the deceased’s position of “special disadvantage” and orders that the gift be repaid due to “unconscionable conduct”.
However, in considering Tanya’s family provision claim, the Court decides that whilst she obtained a benefit by living with Helen and paying a reduced rent, the repayment of the $100,000 would leave her with “inadequate provision” and makes an award in Tanya’s favour in the sum of an additional $100,000 on top of her entitlement under the will.
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 not legal advice.
By Lindsay HALL
THIS week’s slate of releases seem decidedly “18+”, with adult thrillers, a Chinese epic and an inscrutable comicbook adaptation from Japan.
Babygirl is a grown-up drama/thriller from Dutch actor and filmmaker Halina Reijn, starring Nicole Kidman, Antonio Banderas and Harris Dickinson with a supporting turn from Australian Sophie Wilde.
Romy (Kidman) is a high-achieving CEO who is dissatisfied with her humdrum husband (Banderas).
When a confident, bold and ambitious intern (Dickinson) makes advances towards her, Romy begins an affair that may cost her more than she is prepared to lose.
These steamy, adultery-based thrillers have made a real comeback in the past year, after having long been thought a dead genre at the box office.
Everyone puts in a committed performance and it’s another film that makes New York City look pretty appealing, but what’s surprising is that such a familiar kind of premise still has room for… well, surprises.
Companion follows a string of small scale, limited cast, horror-thrillers revolving around the “awakening” of an AI robot to the dismay of the people around them.
Starring a cast of young and pretty faces as friends enjoying a weekend getaway at a remote cabin, the fun begins when it is revealed that one of their “new girlfriends” is actually a “Companion Robot”.
Many of the elements are predictable - the robot malfunctions in such a way that makes it smarter and self-aware and questions why it must remain subservient.
What is pleasing to report is that the film has a lot of fun with the premise, and the potential for cliche is offset by some over-
the-top sequences and performances.
Maria is a biopic of renowned GreekAmerican opera singer, Maria Callas.
Angelina Jolie stars in the title role as the film chronicles the final week of Callas’ life and examines her conflicted relationships with family, lovers and friends, along with the circumstances that led to her death.
Jolie shows that she still has what it takes to take over and light up a screen, though the script itself doesn’t give her enough real drama to work with.
Did you happen to see Creation of the Gods last year? If not, then you may find yourself a bit lost if you check out Creation of the Gods 2: Demon Force
The second entry in what will eventually be a Chinese epic-fantasy trilogy, this film carries on the story involving immortal warriors, vengeful gods, animal spirits and kingdoms at war during the Shang dynasty of 2000 B.C.
Drawing upon the rich, but somewhat impenetrable Chinese mythology (at least to Western audiences), the film is appropriately large-scale and looks like it sits comfortably next to Lord of the Rings.
Finally an adaptation of Japanese manga (comic-book) Oshi no Ko: The Final Act comes to screens.
One of the interesting features of many Japanese anime or manga series is that while there may be a significant supernatural “hook” to the premise, the stories often veer towards surprising genres.
In this case, a doctor is murdered at the moment he is delivering the babies of a famous pop-star, only to be immediately reincarnated as one of the children, retaining all his past life’s memories.
Growing to adolescence, the young man and his twin sister now attempt to build careers in the entertainment industry in order to investigate and solve his murder, and others connected to it.
DEAR Jasminda,
Why can't the other members in my family replace the toilet roll with a new one?
Invariably there is an empty roll sitting on the windowsill or the floor. How hard can it be?
Betina M.
Dear Betina,
IT WAS a relief to receive your message because I'd been reading about the effect of arctic glaciers on sea levels and female hostages being freed from armed forces and the confounding situation of Trump's return to office, when I was brought back to the pressing impact of toilet paper etiquette.
Thank you.
I'd never really thought too much about toilet paper until people started panic buying it during the pandemic.
It seems confounding now that some members of the community were racing past supplies of pantry staples like rice and flour to stock up on an item that has feasible alternatives including newspaper, gum leaves and the garden hose.
I was quite glad during this experience that I'd been involved in many extreme camping adventures as a child.
Nothing creates life skills better than a week stuck in the bush with some twominute noodles, an axe, a litre of water and a flimsy tent.
Toilet paper was the last thing on our family's mind.
Now, to your issue.
Perhaps your less resilient family members don't recall the desperation of a toilet paper shortage.
Maybe they lack an appreciation of the convenience of a plentiful supply of four-ply toilet paper.
They may need to experience a shortage to reinvigorate the value they place on this household item.
May I suggest you put your toilet roll supplies under lock and key?
Soon you will hear the plaintive midablution cries of, 'Mum, can you chuck me a roll of toilet paper?' to which you will be able to reply: 'Last time I looked, we'd run out."
Soon toilet paper will be reinstated as an essential item in your home and you will never again have to worry about being the sole toilet paper replacement officer. It is a duty best shared.
Carpe diem, JASMINDA.
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By Kim AMBROSE
AGAINST the backdrop of Oxley Beach, hundreds of people gathered for a sunrise ceremony on Sunday, 26
January to pay respect to the First Nations people of Australia.
Beginning at 5:45am, the event was led by Birrbay/Dhanggati Elder
Aunty Rhonda Radley, who acknowledged the effects of colonisation and the pressing need for a more inclusive society.
During the sunrise
ceremony a candle was lit, symbolising a commitment to truth, justice and remembrance.
The group observed the dawn in silence before moving down to the beach in unison, where many attendees then ventured into the ocean.
Kew Bowling Club
By Andrew RICHARDS
26th JANUARY, 2025
In Wednesday Social Bowls Jeff Nichols, Adrian Hilton and Steve McGregor claimed first prize. The Runners Up were Jeff Wylie, Bob Carr and Phil Collins. Voucher winners were Steve
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Women Golfers
By Robyn KING
McGregor, Terry Miles, Brian Charters and Brad Conway. In the Friday Jackpot Triples, the jackpot wasn’t drawn, so it accumulates forward. The Rink Winners were Rod Fokes, Barrie Isaac and Ian Poole. The Runners Up were Doreen Barr, Brad Conway and Wayne Thrussell. Voucher Winners were Terry Miles, Rod Fokes,
SUMMER comp is now over and with hope that temperatures will be decreasing the 2025 Program is about to start.
Phil Collins and Dave Harvey.
The Presidents Shield against North Haven will be played at Kew on 1 Feb 2025, with play commencing at 9am. Teams will be announced next Wednesday.
Please note that, commencing this week, Cashpot Triples will be played on Fridays during the Open Gender Pennants
Opening days for the season will be held on Wednesday and Friday next week. On Wednesday 5th
Season.
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Speaking to NOTA, attendee Donna-Maree Elliott spoke of the importance of celebrating Australia while acknowledging the pain and feelings of exclusion felt by many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
“Today is about commemorating Australia as a whole and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people still not feeling as though they are part of that whole,” said Donna-Maree
“Today is the 26th of January and that is the date that changed everything.
“Let’s continue to celebrate Australia but the date needs to change.”
For Birrbay/Dunghutti woman Alarne Gili Mehan, the morning was a somber reminder of the historic
losses suffered by First Nations people, with the sunrise ceremony serving as a metaphor for the enduring presence and resilience of Indigenous communities.
“Today is a day of mourning,” said Alarne.
“January 26 symbolises the loss of culture, livelihood and many lives of First Nations people.
“The choice of a sunrise ceremony carries a profound message, reflecting that the First Nations people were here for the first sunrise and we will be here until the last dusk.
"By bringing ‘community’ together we hope that the message of consideration of our relationship to moments in time is dispersed, including historical events.”
The Travelling Bowlers AGM will be held on 2 February 2025, with games being played afterwards.
Monday Monthly Pairs returns on 3 February 2025. There are still places available, so add your name to the sheet on our Notice Board, or contact Barrie Isaac.
February the game will be a 4 Person Waltz (no formal wear required) plus a 9 Hole Stableford. So partner up and sign up through the portal.
Open Gender Pennants starts on 8th February, and we will be fielding sides in Grade 4, 6 and 7. Teams should be announced shortly.
Mixed Pairs nominations are now open, with the first game scheduled for 9 February 2025. There is a lot of club related info on our website
On Friday 7th February the format is a 4BBBB Stableford for 18 & 9 Holes. Again, find yourself a partner and enter via the portal.
at kew.bowls.com.au so take a look for further information on events, news and general information.
Bowls this week include Wednesday Social and Friday Cashpot Triples, names in by 11.30 for a 12.30 start (mufti dress). The Presidents Shield is also being played Saturday.
New members or those wanting to join are most welcome.
We wish you enjoyable golfing for 2025.
Lake Cathie Bowling Club
By The DODGER
TUESDAY 21st of January ladies bowl’s minor singles club championship
Lynne Lawson def Jenny Taylor
Chris Baldwin def Anne Anderson
Barbara Roberson def Sue Chisholm
Jan Opitz def Roslyn Stone
Well played by all, semi final Tuesday 28th January
By Warren BATES
WE MISSED our Thursday bowls last week due to the rain so it was so good to get back to the wonderful Kew Country Club for our regular bowls day.
Rink winners on the day were D. Bullock, W. Blake and J. Charlesworth. Winning runners up were P. Gibbs, K. O’Donoghue and Woodie. Nom sheet major winner was B. Ginivan and minor winner was J. Janik. Taste Bakehouse voucher went to W. Davy and J.A Fashion voucher was won by R. Pantlin. Eight meat trays were on offer in our weekly raffle and it was a great day for A. Notara (Bindy) who won 3 of the trays. Other winners were B. Constable, R. Pantlin, W. Bates, K. O’Donoghue and R. Barnett.
Our club has elected a new treasurer and is extremely happy to welcome Peter Chilvers to position. Peter looks to be the right man for the job and the committee looks forward to a long collegiate working relationship together.
For those who like to plan early, you can mark your 2025 calendar with the following dates for our end of year functions – Mixed Christmas Party is booked for Saturday 29th November and the Members Christmas Party is booked for Thursday 18th December. Both functions are to be held at LUSC Mountain View Room with 12 noon start.
Next week, being the first Thursday, it is free sausage sizzle day so be sure to get your name in early so we know what to order for the day. Until next week, keep on bowling to stay fit and healthy –you know it makes sense!
By Laurie HAMILTON
WINNERS Dave Haggett/Geoff Walford 38 NTP 7th A Grade
By Danny LLOYD
KCC WAS in splendid condition for the Australia Day weekend and on Saturday the running of the Summer Cup Stroke and Medal sponsored by Kew Corner Store.
Scratch winner was evergreen Mick Murray (73) on countback from Dan Morgan.
A grade went to Chris Gilbert (Harrington) with the medal going to Gary Blanch (net 68 c/b).
Tim Smith blitzed the B grade medal with net 65. Glenn Hunter (Fox Hills) won C grade (64) with the medal going to Roland Whitehead (66).
In conjunction the “Medal of Medals” was run and won by Terry Case (net 70).
Nathan Monaghan picked up a cool $135 for the Garel’s Golf NTP on the 9th
Lucky Rinks
Rink-4 Jan Opitz, Ann Butlin winner
Rink-6 Jenny Taylor, Lorraine Baker runner up.
Tuesday 21st of January men minor singles club championship round 1
Paul Dovey Won on forfeit from Phil Innes
Ray Chytra def Dennis Richard
Ted Jobson def Vic Austin
Mike Ryan def Martin Cassidy
Greg Dring def Mark Davis
Graydon Findlay def Steve Cameron
By Laurie HAMILTON
RESULTS 27/01/2025
4 BBB & Singles
Sponsored by M & H Mechanical & 4WD 94 Starters
Winners – Terry Hurst & Rene Bolger 46
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too, with two of her older sisters also gaining state selection.
Despite her young years, Macey’s representative hockey resume is already impressive.
Her highlights include being selected in the NSW Primary School Sport Association (PSSA) Girls Hockey Team in 2023 and playing in the Under 15s Combined High Schools Hockey Championships.
Macey has also represented Port Macquarie in both Under 14 and Under 16 girls outdoor and indoor hockey teams.
It was her performances while representing Port Macquarie at the State Indoor Hockey Championships that caught the attention of talent scouts, leading to her NSW selection.
"I was really excited when I found out that I had been selected but I was also really shocked,” Macey said.
“I thought I played well but I wasn’t sure if it was enough to be picked.
“Mum and Dad were also both excited and Dad started to cry when he found out.”
Macey said the state titles were “a lot of fun”.
“I made some good friends and I learnt a lot,” she said.
Unlike many of her team mates, Macey does not have access to an indoor hockey facility for training or games, making her selection all the more impressive.
Macey described playing for the Camden Haven Snake Pit in the Premier Women’s Grand Final match as a career-so-far highlight, however identified leadership
Bob Young def Terry McDermott
Keith Woods def Jon Lee
Wednesday 22nd of January open pairs
Mick Stuart, Louise Williams def Don Hooker, Dave wells
Thursday 23rd of January men’s social triples
Rink 5-Derek Wright, Hubert Opitz, Geoff Buggie
Rink 20-Jon Lee, Roy Merritt, Jim Mcgill
Friday 24th January men minor singles club championship quarter final
Pts.
2nd – Steph Sweeney & Dave Haggett 45 Pts.
3rd – Bruce Johnson & Dave Dundas 44 Pts C/B.
4th – Rob Russell & Bob Goodison 44 Pts. C/B.
Ball winners
Chris Campbell 40, Warren Dyer 39, Larry Southall 38, Alan Chappin 38, Michael Stone
skills and friendships as her greatest rewards from the sport.
With aspirations of donning the green
q Macey masked up and ready for action at the Indoor Hockey Championships.
Paul Dovey def Ray Chytra
Ted Jobson def Mike Ryan
Graydon Findlay def Greg Dring
Scroungers and skins is now here with a lot of interest and enjoying the cool afternoons
Winner- Colin Jones
Runner up- Lynne Watson
Saturday 25th of January men’s social pairs
Keith Woods, Ray Stokmanis won the lucky rink
37, Godfrey Camilleri 37, Bob Lenehan 36 & Rod Barnett 36 C/B.
Nearest to the pin
9th Hole A Grade Ian Frost, B Grade Ray Goodwin, C Grade Laurie Hamilton.
10th Hole A Grade Jacob Westerhuis, B Grade Noel Burnett, C Grade Howard Hughes. 12th Hole, A Grade Alan Chappin, B Grade Keith Loney, C Grade Michael Stone
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NBN, 7.30pm
Baz Luhrmann’s kaleidoscopic biopic about the king of rock’n’roll, played brilliantly by Austin Butler (pictured), is seen through the eyes of Elvis Presley’s duplicitous manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). Parker narrates the story of Presley’s life, from early days growing up obsessed with gospel music to his meteoric rise as a singing and acting megastar, right through to his tumultuous marriage to Priscilla (Olivia DeJonge) and his troubled later years. Luhrmann’s trademark frenetic directing style is on full display here, but the most memorable sequence is a less showy one which depicts the filming of Presley’s 1968 comeback special.
ABC News At Noon. 1.00 Silent Witness. (Mal, R) 2.55 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat With
Quiz. (PG, R) 7.00
News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden: The 20th Century. (Final, R) Monty Don concludes his journey. 8.30 Silent Witness. (Masv) The team works on a suspected suicide. 10.15 Optics. (Ml, R) 10.45 Hard Quiz. (PG, R) 11.20 ABC Late News. 11.35 Guy Montgomery’s Guy Mont Spelling Bee (NZ) (PG, R) 12.20 Grand Designs. (R)
1.10 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
SEVEN, 7pm
Singing sensations from around the country take notice: this season, it’s not just a standout voice that superstar judges Marcia Hines, Kyle Sandilands and Amy Shark (pictured) are in the market for. In the third edition of this reality reboot, only a singer with a distinct sound, style and star quality will do. Long gone are the days when karaoke heroes or delusional hopefuls who can’t carry a tune merited airtime – nowadays, Idol is all killer, no filler. A new round of auditions begins tonight, with just 30 “golden tickets” – the only route to the next stage – up for grabs. Mild-mannered student and checkout chick Iilysh from Culcairn, NSW, kicks things off with a powerhouse performance of “You Oughta Know”. Definitely one to watch.
(R) 2.10 Amazing Railway Adventures. (PGl, R) 3.00 Nula. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.35 The Cook Up. (R) 4.05 Scotland: In Search Of Sir Walter Scott. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: Argo. (2012, Mlv, R)
9.55 Rock Legends: David Bowie. (PG, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late. 10.55 Bonn. (Premiere, Mav)
11.50 Kin. (MA15+lv, R)
1.45 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R)
2.35 22 Kids And Counting. (PGa, R)
3.30 Death On The Common: My Mother’s Murder. (Ma, R)
4.25 Bamay. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
ABC TV, 8.30pm
From wardrobe to set design, this awardwinning Aussie drama set in a 1980s TV newsroom has always done an exceptional job of recreating the glitzy period. But the production team really ups the ante for this season three premiere that takes viewers back to the 1989 Logies, with stretch limousines and shoulder pads for days. News at star Dale Jennings (Sam Reid) has well and truly cemented his position as a media personality and is up for the coveted Gold Logie. Meanwhile, his former lover and colleague Helen (Anna Torv, pictured) has secured her very own current affairs program and finds herself in direct competition with her ex and old crew.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 News At Noon. 1.00 Air Crash Inv: Accident Files. (PGa, R) 2.00 The Women’s Ashes Pre-Game Show. 2.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Test Match. Australia v England. Day 2. Afternoon session. 3.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 3. Morning session. 5.00 The Chase Aust.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 3. Afternoon session. 8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia. 8.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 3. Late afternoon session. From Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka.
11.00 Ambulance: Code Red. (Ma, R)
12.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra. (PG) 11.30 9News Morning. 12.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls, R) 1.30 Mr Mayor. (PGs, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PG)
8.30 MOVIE: The Intern. (2015, Mal, R) Robert De Niro.
11.00 My Life As A Rolling Stone. (Mad, R)
12.10 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.00 Explore TV: Trade Routes Of The Middle Ages. (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 The Garden Gurus. (R)
FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 The Golden Girls. 2.30
9GO! (83) 6am The Movie Show. 6.30
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Bumblebee. (2018, Mlv, R) After the fall of Cybertron, the Autobot Bumblebee befriends a teenage girl in California in the ’80s. Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena. 9.50 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 10.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 11.20 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 12.30 Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 The Cook Up. 3.00 Waabiny Time. 3.25 Little J And Big Cuz. 3.35 Spartakus. 4.05 Cities Of Gold. 4.35 Motown Magic. 5.00 Our Stories. 5.30 Nula. 6.00
6.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Cricket Balls. (R) Dr Karl learns how cricket balls are made.
6.30 Back Roads: Kandos, NSW. (PG, R) Presented by Heather Ewart.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. (PGa) An arsonist targets three businesses.
8.30 Vera. (Ma, R) After a local teacher is found dead at the bottom of a cliff-side coastal walkway in what appears to be a terrible accident, Vera uncovers evidence that the body may have been tampered with. 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.50 MOVIE: Gangsta Granny Strikes Again! (2022) 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.55 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. (Mn)
8.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (PGa, R)
9.20 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PG, R)
10.15 Ruby Wax: Castaway. (Final, Mal, R)
11.10 Everything You Love. (Mals, R)
2.35 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R)
3.25 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 4. Afternoon session.
8.10 Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Tea Break. Takes a look at the day of play so far in the First Test between Sri Lanka and Australia.
8.30 Cricket. First Test. Sri Lanka v Australia. Day 4. Late afternoon session. From Galle International Stadium, Sri Lanka.
11.00 MOVIE: Morbius. (2022, Malv, R) Jared Leto.
1.00 Dr Harry’s Animal Encounters. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
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: Elvis. (2022, Mal) The life of Elvis Presley. Austin Butler, Tom Hanks.
10.35 Becoming Madonna. (MA15+als, R) A retelling of Madonna’s journey.
12.25 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGa, R)
1.20 Destination WA. (R)
1.45 My Way. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) Follows a team of matchmakers as they pair homeless dogs with hopeful companions. A frisky French bulldog gets attached to a couple. Wood Green’s unluckiest dog, Peaches, has not just one, but two dates. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mad, R) NSW Ambulance crews race to a call for a slashed throat and perform life-saving CPR on teens. 10.30 Ambulance UK. (M, R) First responders attend to elderly patients. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am The Man Who Invented Christmas. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.50 Flash Of Genius. (2008, PG) 10.00 I’m Not There. (2007, M) 12.30pm The Space Between The Lines. (2019, M, German) 2.45 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 4.45 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 6.35 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 8.30 The Royal Hotel. (2023, MA15+) 10.10 Lonesome. (2022, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Muster Dogs: Collies And Kelpies. (Return, PG)
8.30 The Newsreader. (Return, Ml) In 1989, Helen and Dale are forced into direct competition as they fight to become number one.
9.25 Love Me. (Return, MA15+s)
10.10 MOVIE: Sirens. (1994, MA15+ans, R) Hugh Grant.
11.45 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
12.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R)
6am Children’s
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Mysteries Of Stonehenge. (Mav)
9.20 Legends Of The Pharaohs: Birth Of The Tutankhamun Dynasty. (Mav, R)
10.20 Great British Landmark Fixers. (PGa, R)
11.15 Signed, Theo Schoon.
1.10 MOVIE: Radioactive. (2019, Mavw, R)
3.05 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.30 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Bathurst
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Australian Idol. (Return, PGl)
8.50 Billy Joel Live At Madison Square Garden. (PGl) A concert celebrating Billy Joel’s 100th consecutive performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden.
10.50 April Jones: The Interrogation Tapes. (MA15+a, R)
12.20 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
1.20 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Married At First Sight. (PGls) 8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians.
9News Late.
See No Evil: Nowhere Girl. (Mav) A look at the murder of Dioneth Lopez. 11.10 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mav)
Destination WA. (PG, R)
Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.00 I’m
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6am Morning Programs. 7.10 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 9.05 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 11.10 Miss Marx. (2020, M) 1.10pm Grand Piano. (2013, M) 2.50 Riding Alone For Thousands Of Miles. (2005, PG, Japanese) 4.50 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 6.40 Toast. (2010, PG) 8.30 Close. (2022, M, Dutch) 10.30 Miracle. (2021, M, Romanian) 12.40am Late Programs.
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The
6.00
SBS World News.
7.35 Madrid With Michael Portillo. (Premiere, PG)
8.25 Wilderness With Simon Reeve. (Premiere, PGa)
9.35 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGad, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Clean Sweep. (Malsv)
12.05 Wisting. (MA15+v, R) 1.00 You Shall Not Lie. (MA15+als, R) 2.45 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 3.35 22 Kids And Counting. (PGal, R) 4.25 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (PG, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) Eden wants answers from Cash.
7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) It is day two of the auditions.
9.15 St. Denis Medical. (Premiere, PGals) Matt’s first day as a nurse is not going as planned.
10.15 First Dates UK. (M) Singles experience the thrills of dating.
11.15 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (Return, PG)
12.15 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Toast.
Continued. (2010, PG) 7.15 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 9.05 Courted. (2015, PG, French) 10.55 Miracle. (2021, M, Romanian) 1.05pm From The Vine. (2019, M) 2.50 The Movie Show. 3.25 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 5.20 Goal! (2005, PG) 7.30
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PGa, R)
8.35 Irresistible: Why We Can’t Stop Eating. (PG)
10.05 The Artist’s View. (Mls, R)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a)
12.05 Fargo. (Mlv, R) 2.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 2.50 Inside The Modelling Agency. (R) 3.45 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.15 Bamay. (R) 4.55 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Leah is a fully fledged activist. 7.30 Australian Idol. (PGl) Hosted by Ricki-Lee and Scott Tweedie.
9.15 The Hunting Party. (Premiere, Mav) When a serial killer escapes custody, a disgraced FBI agent is called back into action to hunt him down.
10.15 The Irrational. (Return, Mav)
12.15 Friday Night Lights. (Madsv, R) 1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R) 2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
9.00 Australian Crime Stories. (Return, Mlv) 10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Forensics: Murder Scene. (Premiere, MA15+av)
11.30 First On Scene. (Maln, R)
12.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
12.50 Hello SA. (PG)
1.20 Talking Honey. (PGa)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 ACA. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 NCIS: Sydney. (Mdv, R) The team investigates when a shark spits out the arm of an
6.00 News. 9.00 News. 10.00 Four Corners. (R) 10.55 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Press Club. 1.35 Media Watch. (PG, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 History Of Britain. (PGan, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (PG, R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Secrets Of The Imperial War Museum. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R)
8.30 Wonders Of The Moon With Dara Ó Briain.
9.25 Miniseries: Playing Nice. (Mal)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Pagan Peak. (MA15+av) 11.40 Rogue Heroes. (MA15+lsv, R) 12.50 Agent Hamilton. (MA15+v, R) 2.30 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 3.20 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour: Singapore Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Doctor Who. 10.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (Return, PG)
8.30 Ludwig. (Premiere, Ma) The life of puzzle setter John “Ludwig” Taylor is upended when his identical twin disappears.
11.00 The Suspects: True Australian Thrillers. (Mlv, R)
12.00 Black-ish. (PGa, R)
1.00 Harry’s Practice. (R)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Married At First Sight. (Mls)
9.00 Big Miracles. (Return, Mam)
10.00 9News Late.
10.30 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
11.30 The Equalizer. (Mv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Cybershack. (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 A Current Affair. (R)
Today Early News.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am The Movie
Show. 6.10 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 8.20 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 10.00 Under The Stars Of Paris. (2020, M, French) 11.35 Saint Omer. (2022, M, Wolof) 1.50pm Goal! (2005, PG) 4.00 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 5.50 Skating To New York. (2013, PG) 7.35 Rob The Mob. (2014, M) 9.30 The Sitting Duck. (2022, M, Hungarian) 11.45 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, February 6
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 Back Roads. (PG, R) 11.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R) 12.00 News. 1.00 The Newsreader. (Ml, R) 2.00 Parliament. 3.00 Forever Summer With Nigella. (R) 3.25 Grand Designs. (PG, R) 4.15 Long Lost Family: What Happened Next. (PG, R) 5.00 A Bite To Eat. (R) 5.30 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Morning Programs. 11.05 Great Canal Journeys. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites. (R) 2.05 History Of Britain. (PGav, R) 2.55 Railway Journeys UK. (R) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Finding Your Roots. 8.30 Scotland’s Poshest Train: Alan Cumming. (Premiere, PG) 9.30 The Darkness. (Malsv)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Divided We Stand. (Ml)
12.40 Blanca. (Malv, R)
2.40 Barkley Manor. (PG, R)
3.05 Inside The Modelling Agency. (Ml, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (a, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 BTN Newsbreak. 8.40 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.25 72 Cutest Animals. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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Loot: Blood Treasure. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 MOVIE: Ninja Assassin. (2009) 10.20 MOVIE: Jiu Jitsu. (2020, MA15+) 12.10am Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch.
Up. Noon WorldWatch. 12.30 Patriot Brains. 2.20 Cowboy Kings Of Crypto. 2.50 Insight. 3.50 WorldWatch. 5.45 Alone: The Skills Challenge. 6.10 Stan Walker: Impossible Live. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Flight Attendant Murders. 10.20 Homicide: Life On The Street. 1.05am Criminal Planet. 2.55 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Binti. Continued. (2019, PG, Dutch) 6.40 Spitfire. (2018, PG) 8.30 Whisky Galore. (2016, PG) 10.25 The Tracker. (2002, M) 12.15pm Full Time. (2021, M, French) 1.50 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 4.00 Hacker. (2019, PG, Danish) 5.50 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 7.50 We Are Still Here. (2022, M) 9.30 Kompromat. (2022, M, French) 11.50 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGav) Harper puts on a brave face. Eden comes clean. Levi challenges Cash to step up.
8.30 MOVIE: Bridget Jones’s Diary. (2001, Mlv, R) A British woman, struggling with various romantic entanglements, documents a year of her life through her diary. Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant.
10.45 To Be Advised.
12.45 Damnation. (Premiere, MA15+asv)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise Early News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Surf Patrol. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 Weekender. 2.30 Air Crash Inv. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Surf Patrol. 4.30 Better Homes. 5.30 Escape To The Country. 6.30 Bargain Hunt. 7.30 Heartbeat. 8.45 The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The
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6am Children’s Programs.
Hart Of Dixie. 1.00 Bewitched. 1.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 2.00 The
2.30 The Nanny. 3.30 Seinfeld. 4.30 The Addams Family. 5.00 Bewitched. 5.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 6.00 The Golden Girls. 6.30 The Nanny. 7.30 Seinfeld. 8.30 MOVIE: Hot Fuzz. (2007, MA15+) 11.00 Seinfeld. Midnight The Nanny. 1.00 Love After Lockup. 2.30
Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 RBT. (Return, Mdl) 8.30 Emergency. (Return, Mlm) 9.30
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Friday, 31 January 2025
By Kim AMBROSE
RISING hockey talent Macey Walker, 13, has represented her state at the national level, taking the court for NSW under 14s at the 2025 Hockey Australia Indoor Hockey Championships.
Held in Canberra, the national championships featured 122 male and female
teams across five age divisions, running from 13 to 22 December and 5 to 19 January.
Macey, playing in goal, helped her side to a respectable fifth place finish, conceding just three goals throughout the championship.
Her passion for hockey stems from her father, Rob Walker, a NSW and Australia hockey representative.
Macey’s mum Tamie and her six siblings all play hockey
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