(DAS) is putting out a call to artists, artisans, craftspeople and performers.
It is time to get entries in for their new exhibition.
Entries close on 24 December with the exhibition opening at 6.30pm on 3 January.
After 10 January, more works can be added, but will not be eligible for prizes.
Entries from members and non-members, Dungog Shire residents, and those who live outside the Shire,
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MILLER STEPS UP
MidCoast deputy mayor to contest federal election
MIDCOAST Council Deputy
Mayor Jeremy Miller has been announced as an independent candidate for the seat of Lyne in the 2025 Federal Election.
On Sunday, Independent Lyne revealed Mr Miller as
their chosen candidate after “an extensive search”.
“I’m thrilled and honoured to have been chosen as the community independent candidate,” Mr Miller said. “Independent
Lyne is a group of volunteers who have been working for over a year, holding hundreds of conversations right across our electorate and now they’ve chosen me to represent our community.
“That’s a responsibility that I don’t take lightly.
“My loyalty is to the people of Lyne, not a political party, so I will consult with the Lyne community about
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q Dungog Arts Society Secretary Lorraine Wiseman, with her crochet entry in the craft section of the Annual Exhibition.
Entries close soon for new exhibition
describe our planet and all living things on it.
are all welcome.
The Society aims to include as many works as possible from a diverse group of entrants.
The exhibition will feature visual arts, crafts and performing arts.
There will be prizes for the best visual art and craft works using the theme, “Gaia Is”.
Gaia is a mythological earth goddess.
Her name is also used to
But not all art and craft works have to follow the theme.
There are plenty of other categories for artists and artisans to enter including Open, 3D, Fibre, Ceramics and Photography.
Young competitors are invited to enter the Youth and Junior categories.
Art and craft works on show will include watercolour, oil and acrylic paintings, mixed works,
drawings, sculptures, prints, cards, clothing, accessories and quilts.
DAS secretary and textile specialist Lorraine Wiseman, said that she “especially encourages craftspersons and makers to enter their
work, with opportunities to win a prize and/or sell their work.”
Musicians, singers and other performers at the next Gig in the Gog will be chosen to play short, paid sets at the exhibition opening.
Gig in the Gog is a fortnightly, free, all ages event for performing artists and supporters.
The next Gig in the Gog is on 22 December, 12am2pm at Dungog Arts Society’s Gallery, 266 Dowling Street Dungog.
It will also be an end of year celebration and closing event for the current visual arts and crafts exhibition, “The Tops”.
Everyone is welcome to join the party.
New EV charging stations for Dungog and Vacy
By Shannon BENTON
DUNGOG Shire is more connected, sustainable, and ready for the future.
The towns of Dungog and Vacy are now home to two new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, thanks to a successful grant application by Dungog Shire Council.
The move comes as more people embrace electric
vehicles, increasing the demand for convenient charging infrastructure.
The installations arrive just in time for the holiday season, making Dungog and Vacy even more welcoming for visitors.
Whether it’s tourists exploring the region or locals heading out for a weekend trip, the new charging stations provide a
sustainable and accessible option for EV drivers.
Deputy Mayor Alexandria Carruthers highlighted the importance of the new infrastructure.
“With the rapid growth of electric vehicles, these charging points will play a really important role in the visitor economy and people coming out to the Shire, and then also just
the convenience for our residents that already have electric vehicles here in the shire as well,” she said.
“That gives them two points on either side of the mountain range.”
The charging stations not only boost sustainable tourism but also offer a practical solution for residents looking to enjoy the benefits of EV ownership without concerns over charging access.
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q Artist Lynne McNairn with her 3D artwork, ‘Forest Floor- Barrington Tops’.
q Electric vehicle charging station in Brown Street, Dungog, next to the Dungog Shire Visitor Information Centre. Photo: PlugShare.
q Lynne McNairn viewing some of the paintings and artworks in the current exhibition.
MILLER STEPS UP
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issues before the parliament and be accountable to the electorate for my decisions.
“My record will be transparent to everyone; no fancy promises, just practical action and real results for our community.”
Mr Miller moved to the MidCoast area in 1995 and has worked locally at radio station 2RE/MAX-FM, the Manning Entertainment Centre, the Business Enterprise Centre and Hot Chilli Events and Marketing.
He was also Deputy Head of Operations for World Youth Day 2008, co-creator and Executive Producer of the Australian Event Awards and Executive Director of Monkey Baa Theatre Company.
This is his second term on MidCoast Council.
“I’ve been rolling up my sleeves and getting stuck into local community projects since the 1990s, always looking for practical ways to make things better through my time on the radio, running local events, managing the Manning Entertainment Centre and serving on Council,” he said.
“I'm married to a local teacher, we've raised three kids here, and there's
nowhere else we'd rather be.”
Independent Lyne Chair Gillian Calvert said Mr Miller was “not a typical politician”.
“He is just someone who loves this place and gets things done,” she said.
“Whether it was helping build community facilities, running major events, or solving problems on Council, he has always focused on bringing people together and finding
practical solutions,” Ms Calvert said.
“Jeremy Miller is well-known in the Manning area as an energetic small business owner and throughout the MidCoast Council area as Deputy Mayor.
“He is the candidate we need to
q Mr Miller with Independent Lyne volunteers ahead of Sunday’s announcement.
represent our community and we’re delighted he is standing for Lyne.” Mr Miller also contested the 2019 federal election as an independent, taking just over five percent of the vote.
Council looks to speed up DA response times
MAYOR Digby
Rayward continues to push for an improved development application process in Dungog Shire.
At Council’s last meeting of 2024, Cr Rayward put forward a Mayoral Minute expressing his concerns with the timeframes some government bodies and agencies are taking to assess and/or respond to DAs and the negative impact for people wanting to invest in Dungog.
Cr Rayward noted that
referral authorities are typically NSW Government agencies but may also be other entities such as Hunter Water, ARTC and electricity distributors.
Currently, the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 determines the specific timeframe these referral authorities must take in
making their assessments, however he notes there are instances where they do not deliver within this timeframe.
He also noted that the delays are placing pressure on Council’s planning team, who must assess DAs within a specific time period.
Cr Rayward will now write to the Department
of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, expressing Council’s concerns.
Council also noted the power of the NSW Planning Secretary to step in when a referral authority does not respond within the required timeframe.
To facilitate faster referrals, Council also encourages developers/applicants to comply with the DA requirements outlined in the ‘Development referrals guide’ prepared by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure.
DUNGOG DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WOULD LIKE TO SAY
THANK YOU:
For the support we received by the many across the Shire and beyond who came to join in the shopping, supporting local businesses, and fun events at our Dowling Street Christmas Party- A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
To the many main street businesses who got involved with their promotions, great family activities, and put on a festive face, dressing up their windows.
A Big thank you to our major sponsor Brimble, and sponsors Insurance Advisernet and Lovey’s IGA. Without their financial contributions our show couldn’t go on.
Thank you Performing Arts Dungog and the school groups who provided us with entertainment, and Friends of James Theatre.
Plus the amazing support from Dungog Rotary for enabling and manning street closure.
DDCC would like to wish all a happy and safe Christmas and holiday, and here’s to a prosperous 2025!
Funding shortfall threatens vital service
By Shannon BENTON
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While the community centre’s other services remain unaffected, the Services Australia agency is facing an uncertain future.
Long-time employee Nina Williams, who has worked there for 20 years, is widely known and valued in the community.
The team, all mature professionals with life experience and formal qualifications, assist 250 to 350 people each month.
Manager Kate Murphy highlighted the unique value of the agency.
“The issue that we’ve got is that over the years, our costs have gone up, and Services Australia’s remuneration hasn’t increased in line with that,” Ms Murphy explained.
“Last year we had a significant loss, as it cost us more to provide the service than what we received from Services Australia.”
Despite lobbying government representatives, adequate support has not yet been secured.
A Services Australia spokesperson stated,
options to ensure we continue to meet the changing needs of the community.”
Dungog Shire Council recently eased some pressure by waiving the agency’s $5000 annual rent.
While this covers a fraction of the shortfall, it offers temporary relief.
“Without their support, we may have faced closure within weeks,” Ms Murphy said.
FOR over two decades, the Dungog Shire Community Centre has provided essential Services Australia support to the local community, but rising costs and inadequate government funding now threaten its future.
“We offer a community-focused approach that’s essential for residents, particularly older people who struggle with digital services,” Ms Murphy said.
The agency has offered assistance with Centrelink, Medicare, and related services since
By Shannon BENTON
LOCAL songstress Megan Edwards, accompanied by Sally Hunt on the Royal Grand Piano, have led a heart-warming Christmas carols singalong that delighted the Dungog community.
The event, held on Friday 13 December at The Royal Hotel, included a special performance by the local "River Song” choir and brought festive cheer to all who attended.
“River Song” began in 2023 following two singing workshops run
by classically trained duo Megan Edwards and Sally Hunt.
Many workshop attendees discovered a love for singing in harmony and were inspired to continue performing together, leading to the formation of the choir.
“Singing is good for the soul,” said member Pauline Cambourne.
Megan’s vocals, paired with Sally’s piano accompaniment, created a magical atmosphere, while the River Song Choir filled the air with
“It’s nerve-wracking for them, especially with fears of scams and long waits on government helplines.”
The financial strain however, is mounting.
“We’re committed to providing a service to the Dungog community and are extending our contract with Dungog Shire Community Centre to maintain the existing arrangements for agent services until 30 June, 2025.
“As contracts come up for renewal, we take the opportunity to review demand and service
The agency is committed to staying open until at least 30 June 2025, and hopes to secure fair remuneration from Services Australia during their upcoming funding review.
“We’re doing everything we can.
“This service is too important for the community to lose.”
In the meantime, the community is encouraged to help by completing surveys, lobbying government officials, or donating.
and
Attendees eagerly joined in to sing their favourite Christmas tunes, while others sat back and enjoyed the uplifting sounds of live music.
The evening was filled with smiles, laughter, and community connection as families and friends gathered to celebrate the joy of the season.
The combination of local talent, festive spirit, and the inspirational story behind River Song made the event a true highlight of the Christmas calendar.
beautiful harmonies
timeless carol classics.
It was a perfect celebration of music, community, and the magic of the season.
q Attendees at the Christmas carol event.
q Vocalist Megan Edwards and pianist Sally Hunt.
q Nina Williams at the Services Australia agency inside Dungog Shire Community Centre.
Don't let pests take over
HUNTER Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to take advantage of support to tackle feral pigs and pest animals on their property.
“The more landholders that take part in control programs, the more successful we all will be in reducing pest animal numbers and their impacts to agriculture and ecosystems,” said Luke Booth, Team Leader Invasive Species.
“The pest problem won’t go away unless more landholders become involved in controlling them.
“That’s the only way to protect your livestock, crops, pastures, waterways and wetlands.
“Our programs enable us to work closely with landholders to expand these efforts and get more people involved in managing pest populations.”
Luke said while there are many methods available for the control of pest animals, a single method of control used in isolation will not get the results many landholders are after.
“Speak to any primary producer across the region and chances are they’ll be able to tell you how destructive and damaging
feral pigs and deer and other pest animals are to their enterprise, as well as the local environment.
“Targeted and strategic aerial shooting in designated hot spots provides a great opportunity to significantly reduce feral pig and deer populations.”
Hunter Local Land Services have recently implemented an aerial control program in the Merriwa and Cassilis areas.
The aerial control operation builds on significant work done through last year’s Feral Pig Program funding and also the ongoing annual aerial and ground programs that have been undertaken since the fire recovery program in 2020.
The recent aerial control program in Merriwa and Cassilis was prioritised due to the high pig densities in these areas, which are impacting
valuable agricultural assets.
“The Upper Hunter is an area which has strong involvement by landholders in feral pig control activities and the aerial program expected to achieve significant cumulative impact from this and previous control efforts and this area of aerial operations complements other groundbased control programs in this and adjoining areas,” Luke said.
In this aerial program 54 holdings were involved, covering 59,749 hectares, with 67 hours flying time.
The results of the program included the removal of 3,105 pigs, 231 deer (fallow and red), 39 foxes and six cats.
“Our biosecurity team can offer tailored advice suited to your property and can help in coordinating group programs with your neighbours.”
Local Land Services is currently delivering the 202425 $13.1 million Feral Pig and Pest Program on behalf of the NSW Government.
Support available to landholders includes:
• help to coordinate control programs with you and your neighbours
• free skill building events to equip you with the latest tools and advice to manage pest animals
• free Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training (VPIT) courses
• supply of free feed grain to eligible landholders at no cost
• free hire of monitoring and trapping equipment (subject to availability).
q High population densities of feral pig and other invasive animals have an impact on farms and the environment.
The meaty history of the mince pie
By Kimberley G CONNOR, Food Historian and Historical Archaeologist
THIS year as you sit down to a well-deserved cup of tea and a mince pie, or leave a plate out for Santa, take a moment to think about the centuries of history behind this Christmas staple.
During the medieval period it was common to mix meat or even fish with expensive imported ingredients like sugar, dried fruit and spices.
Recipes of this type, sometimes called ‘shrid’ pies, are included in some of the earliest English recipes collections.
By the end of the 16th century the pies had acquired both their modern name (‘minst pyes’ in The Good Haus-wives Treasurie, 1588) and the strong connection with Christmas which meant they were sometimes also
called Christmas pies.
Early modern recipes continued to have a good proportion of meat - veal or beef, mutton or even tonguebut they called for more and more fruit, spices and sugar.
Shipped from the Middle East, the East Indies and the Americas, these ingredients were a way to show off wealth and good taste.
For families that could only afford them once or twice a year then Christmas was the time.
Since then, as those ingredients became cheaper and as the combination of meat and sweet fruit became less fashionable the meat has all but disappeared from mince pies.
The only reminders of mince pies' meaty history are the name, and the suet (kidney fat) which is still found in many recipes but can be replaced with butter for vegetarians.
If you’re not avoiding meat this season, however, why not add some meat to your mince pies with this seventeenth century recipe?
Not only does it cut down on the sickly sweetness of modern mince pies, but it’ll be a great conversation starter over a glass of eggnog.
The following is a mincemeat recipe based on My Lady of Portland’s Mince Pyes from ‘The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby, Knight Opened’ (1669).
• 113g cooked beef, veal or tongue, diced (great for using up leftovers from roast beef or lamb or similar)
• 227g suet
• 170g currants
• Peel of 1/8 lemon, diced
• 2/3 green apple, cored and grated
• 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/3 tsp mace, grated
• 1 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup rosewater
• 40g sugar
• 1/4 cup sherry
• Candied citron and orange peel, sliced
• Dates, sliced
• Caraway seeds
To make the mincemeat,
combine the meat, suet, currants, lemon, apple, ground spices, sugar and rosewater in a large bowl. When making the pies, prepare shortcrust pastry cases and fill them with mincemeat then place slices of candied citrus peel and a sprinkle of caraway seeds before covering with the lid. You can make either more modern small pies or, for a more traditional feel, make one large pie in a pietin.
For more historical recipes, see Kimberley’s blog Turnspit & Table at www. turnspitandtable.com.
q Mince pies ready for baking.
BEST ON THE BOX
SUNDAY CHRISTMAS WITH DELTA
NBN, 7pm
Now in its fifth year, this holiday concert is becoming a Christmas tradition. Australian music royalty Delta Goodrem (pictured) returns with a blend of highlights from past Christmas specials and new performances. This year, Delta and her musically talented friends are ringing in the season in Hollywood, with Josh Groban, “Kid at Christmas” crooners Calum Scott and Christina Perri, Howie from the Backstreet Boys, Men at Work’s Colin Hay, chef Curtis Stone and Aussie DJ Fisher just some of the stars taking to the stage.
FRIDAY, December 20
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. Alice Zaslavsky is joined by Andrea Lam.
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (R) Hosted by Tom Gleeson.
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 A (Very) Musical Christmas.
9.00 The Yearly With Charlie Pickering. (R) A look back at 2024. 10.00 Neighbours Does Hard Quiz. (Final, PG, R)
10.30 The Cleaner. (Ml, R)
11.30 Grand Designs: House Of The Year: Hard To Build Houses. (R)
12.20 Rage Best New Releases 2024. (MA15+adhnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
MONDAY
CHRISTMAS AT GRACELAND
SBS, 7.35pm
Produced by Elvis Presley’s granddaughter, Riley Keough, Christmas at Graceland celebrates the festive season at the singer’s famed family home. Big-name music stars are joining the fun, performing Christmas songs and Elvis classics in locations throughout the home and grounds: from the “jungle room” to the pool and “chapel in the woods”. Performers include Alanis Morrisette, Rey, Post Malone (pictured), John Kacey Musgraves and Lainey
This special also includes neverbefore-seen home movies of Elvis and his family, while some iconic friends of the King of Rock’n’Roll share their memories of Christmas at Graceland –his favourite time of year.
TUESDAY
A BOY CALLED CHRISTMAS
ABC TV, 8.05pm
In comparison to the lighter Christmas fare that rolls around A Boy
Called Christmas is unafraid to embrace darker elements, while still retaining the necessary spirit of the season. In this original story, a boy named Nikolas (Henry Lawfull, pictured) sets out on a quest to the snowy north to find his father, and encounters extraordinary adventures along the way with the help of a reindeer and a pet mouse. Featuring a fabulous cast, including the late, great icon of British cinema, Maggie Smith, as well as a positive message, this is a movie sure to ignite some festive Christmas cheer.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PGa, R)
8.35 Marlon Brando In Paradise.
9.35 Kennedy. (Final, PG)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 De Gaulle. (Premiere, Ma)
11.55 Kin. (MA15+dlv, R)
1.55 Miniseries: Too Close. (Madls, R)
2.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGa, R)
3.55 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (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 Summer. Juliet Love revamps a cluttered laundry.
8.30 MOVIE: Jaws. (1975, Mlv, R) A police chief, a game fisherman and a marine biologist set out to hunt down a giant killer shark that is terrorising beachgoers in a small seaside community, despite a lack of support from the local mayor. Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw. 11.00 MOVIE: Underwater. (2020, Mlv, R)
1.00 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Beach House Australia. Hosted by Shelley Craft.
8.30 MOVIE: Jingle All The Way. (1996, PGv, R) A man searches for a Christmas present. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad.
10.15 MOVIE: Parenthood. (1989, Mas, R) Steve Martin.
12.35 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Postcards Summer. (PG, R)
Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Graham Norton Show. (Ml, R) Celebrity guests include Demi Moore. 8.40 MOVIE: Daddy’s Home 2. (2017, PGals, R) Two men plan to have the perfect Christmas, but when their fathers arrive, their holiday is turned into chaos. Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson. 10.40 10’s Late News. Coverage of news, sport and weather. 11.05 The
6.00
SATURDAY, December 21
6.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe: Bernard Fanning. (PG, R)
6.30 Muster
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland. (PGn) 8.30 Christmas At Longleat. 9.25 Tis The Season: The Holidays On Screen. (Mal, R) 10.55 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (R) 12.05 Miniseries: The Dark Heart. (Mal, R)
2.40 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.20 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China 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 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. The team counts down to Carols In The Domain with a Christmas camping celebration. 8.00 Carols In The Domain. (PG) Coverage of Carols In The Domain from Sydney. Featuring The Wiggles, Samantha Jade and many others.
7.30 MOVIE: Central Intelligence. (2016, Mlsv, R) Dwayne Johnson.
9.40 MOVIE: Vacation. (2015, MA15+ln, R) Ed Helms. 11.35 MOVIE: The Dunes. (2021, MA15+alsv, R)
1.10 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PGs, 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)
6.00 Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts. (R) Jamie Oliver transforms leftovers. 7.00 The Dog House. (PGa, R) The team makes a doggy Christmas dinner. 9.00 The Dog Hospital With Graeme Hall. (PGm) A five-year-old dachshund has become very unsteady on its back legs and requires surgery. 10.00 Ambulance Australia. (Maln, R) A crash results in a broken leg, but paramedics fear the patient may also have spinal cord injuries. 11.00 Ambulance UK. (Ma, R) It is a busy shift for the ambulance service. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
ABC News.
Muster Dogs: Where Are They Now. (Final) 8.00 Miniseries: Douglas Is Cancelled. (Final, Ml)
Love Me. (MA15+s) 9.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R)
You Can’t Ask That. (Ma, R)
New Leash On Life. (R) 1.10 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered: Forces Of Nature. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.35pm Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Builder Brothers Dream Factory. 6.45 Fireman Sam. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Teen Titans Go! 10.45 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 3.15pm Wiggle. 3.30 A Very Play School Christmas. 4.20 Odd Squad. 4.35 Little J And Big Cuz. 4.50 Gardening Australia Junior. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Thomas. 6.10 Kiri And Lou. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Stick Man. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Paddington. (2014) 9.00 A (Very) Musical Christmas.
SUNDAY, December 22
4.00 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.00 Pilgrimage: The Road Through North Wales. (Final, PG, R)
6am Home Shopping. 8.30 Travel Oz. 10.00 Escape To The Country. Noon The Yorkshire Vet. 1.00 I Escaped To
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6am Go! (2020)
6am Morning Programs.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Tsunami 2004: The Day The Wave Hit. (Ma) 9.20 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends. (PGa, R) 10.15 Curse Of The Ancients. (Mav, R)
11.05 Napoleon: In The Name Of Art. (Mans, R) 1.00 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War. (Mav, R)
2.10 Love Your Garden. (R)
3.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.00 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.30 Bamay. (PG, R)
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MOVIES (32) SBS MOVIES (32)
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 9. Brisbane Heat v Adelaide Strikers.
10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) A look at tactics scammers use.
12.00 Miniseries: Patrick Melrose. (Final, MA15+a, R) Patrick confronts his resentment.
1.15 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Christopher Reeve, The Eternal Superman. 9.40 WWE Legends. 11.15 Late Programs.
7.55 Fantastic Mr. Fox. (2009, PG) 9.30 Petite Maman. (2021, PG, French) 10.50 Nowhere Boy. (2009, M) 12.40pm The Comeback Trail. (2020, M) 2.35 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 4.40 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 6.55 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 8.30 Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 10.45 Nymphomaniac: Vol 1. (2013, MA15+) 12.55am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 7.25 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 9.00 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 10.50 Priscilla Queen Of The Desert. (1994, M) 12.45pm We Might As Well Be Dead. (2022, M, German) 2.35 Go! (2020) 4.30 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 6.20 Little Women. (1994, PG) 8.30 Force Of Destiny. (2015, MA15+) 10.30 The Woodcutter Story. (2022, MA15+, Finnish) 12.25am Late Programs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Christmas With Delta. A Christmas concert with Delta Goodrem.
9.00 MOVIE: The Holiday. (2006, Mls, R)
Two women who live on opposite sides of the Atlantic impulsively switch homes for Christmas. Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law. 11.40 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mv) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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MONDAY, December 23
6.00
(R) 5.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.15pm Supertato. 5.20 PJ Masks Power Heroes. 5.35 Peter Rabbit.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Christmas At Graceland.
8.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks Christmas.
10.10 How To Make It In Comedy. (MA15+l, R)
11.05 Dead Mountain: The Dyatlov Pass Incident. (MA15+av)
1.10 Wisting. (Malv, R)
2.00 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGa, R)
3.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
3.55 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGav, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 10. Melbourne Renegades v Perth Scorchers. From Marvel Stadium, Melbourne.
10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game.
11.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) A murderer is on the loose.
12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R) Neil and Simon start a business together. 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.
8.30 Australian Crime Stories: The Investigators. (MA15+alv, R)
9.30 Miniseries: Love Rat. (Premiere, PGal)
11.30 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Drive TV. (R)
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
A Current Affair. (R)
6am Little
TUESDAY, December 24
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. 6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC National News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction Christmas Special. (PG)
8.05 MOVIE: A Boy Called Christmas. (2021, PG)
9.45 Believing In Australia. (Mns, R) 11.30 Ithaka: A Fight To Free Julian Assange. (Final, Mlv, R) 12.30 Keep On Dancing. (Final, R) 1.35 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 2.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 3.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.35 Rage Closer. (R) 3.40 Christmas In Australia With Christine Anu. (R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 A Bite To Eat. (R)
9.20 Stacey Dooley: Inside The Convent. 10.30 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.10pm WorldWatch. 5.40 Joy Of Painting. 6.10 Travel Man: Jon Hamm In Hong Kong. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of
Women. Continued. (1994, PG) 7.10 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 9.15 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 11.30 Last Cab To Darwin. (2015, M) 1.45pm Selkie. (2000, PG) 3.25 A Hard Day’s Night. (1964, PG) 5.00 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 6.50 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 8.30 I Love You Too. (2010) 10.30 Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 12.05am Late Programs. 6am
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 7NEWS: Special.
7.30 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. (PG, R) A show of military precision, entertainment, massed pipes and drum performances from Scotland.
10.25 The Big Fat Quiz Of Telly. (Mls, R)
9.30 MOVIE: Groundhog Day. (1993, PGal, R) A cynical TV weatherman finds himself living the same day over and over again. Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott. 11.40 ABBA Vs Queen. (PGa, R) 12.40 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PGal, R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A
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Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 7.40 Selkie. (2000, PG) 9.20 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 11.10 Breathless. (1960, M, French) 12.50pm Cousins. (2021, M) 2.40 Little Women. (1994, PG) 4.50 Walk With Me. (2017, PG) 6.35 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 8.30 Phar Lap. (1983) 10.40 My Old Lady. (2014, M) 12.40am Birds Of Passage. (2018, MA15+, Spanish) 3.00 Late Programs.
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 The Point: Road To Referendum. 2.05 Tradfest: The Dublin Castle Sessions. 2.35 Such Was Life. 2.45 Plat Du Tour. 2.55 The Cook Up. 3.25 Lapland: The Ultimate Winter Wonderland. 4.15 Copenhagen: Europe’s Greatest Christmas Market. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 No Hamburg, No Beatles. (Mdns)
8.30 Rock Legends: ABBA. (R)
9.30 The Night Manager. (R)
10.35 Paul Newman: Always On The Move. (Malv, R)
11.35 Maxima. (Mav)
12.35 Pagan Peak. (MA15+a)
3.20 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R)
4.25 Bamay. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Children’s Programs. 6pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.15 Bluey. 6.30 Thomas And Friends. 6.40 The Adventures Of Paddington. 7.00 Fireman Sam. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 MOVIE: Scoob! (2020, PG) 9.10 Wallace And Gromit: A Matter Of Loaf And Death. 9.40 Wallace And Gromit: A Grand Day Out. 10.00 Horrible Histories. 10.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.55 Late Programs.
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THURSDAY, December 26
A Force Of Nature. (PG, R) 12.00 News. 12.55 The Royal Variety Performance. (R) 3.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.15 Grand Designs: House Of The Year. (R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Carols In The Domain. (PG, R) 9.30 Alinta Energy Christmas Pageant. (PG) 10.30 Mayor’s Christmas Carols. (PG) 11.30 St John Ambulance Carols By Candlelight. (PG, R) 2.00 Christmas With The Salvos. (PG, R) 2.30 MOVIE: A Christmas Number One. (2021, PGalsv, R) 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 The Force: Behind The Line. (PG, R) Narrated by Simon Reeve. 7.30 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, Keira Knightley.
10.15 MOVIE: Last Christmas. (2019, PGals, R) An aspiring singer gains a new perspective. Emilia Clarke.
12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant. 8.00 Lord Mayor’s
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. (1989, Ml, R)
9.30 MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Vacation. (1983, Mdl, R) Chevy Chase.
11.30 The King’s Christmas Message.
11.40 MOVIE: The Jazz Singer. (1980, G, R)
1.35 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)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 MOVIE: School Of Rock. (2003, PGl, R) A down-and-out rock guitarist takes a job as a substitute teacher at a prestigious primary school. Jack Black, Joan Cusack, Mike White. 8.30 Basketball. NBL. Round 13. Sydney Kings v Illawarra Hawks. From Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney. 10.30 MOVIE: The Truman Show. (1998, PGla, R) A man is unaware his life is on TV. Jim Carrey, Laura Linney. 12.30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings. Morning news and talk show.
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6am Children’s Programs. 4.55pm Bluey. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 Kangaroo Beach. 5.35 Peter Rabbit. 5.45 Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Zog. 6.55 Zog And The Flying Doctors. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 MOVIE: Pokémon Detective Pikachu. (2019, PG) 9.20 Secrets Of The Zoo. 10.00 Doctor Who. 10.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 The Emerald Isles With Ardal O’Hanlon. (PGa, R)
9.30 Daddy Issues. (Mls)
10.30 Billy Joel: Live At Yankee Stadium. (PG, R)
12.05 DNA. (Mav)
1.00 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Mlnv, R)
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6.00 Morning Programs. 9.05 Destination Flavour: Singapore. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs Xmas. 10.15 Wonderful World Of Baby Animals. 11.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Tradfest: Dublin Castle Sessions. 2.30 Language Of Light. 3.00 French Atlantic. 3.30 Cook Up. 4.00 The Lakes. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
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MA15+) 10.20 MOVIE: Constantine. (2005, MA15+) 12.30am Letterkenny. 1.55 The Dangerous Rise Of Andrew Tate. 2.50 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am WorldWatch. 10.00 Front Up. 10.30
6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Fourth Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Fourth Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Afternoon session. 3.10 Test Cricket: Tea Break. 3.30 Cricket. Fourth Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Late afternoon session.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 11. Sydney Sixers v Melbourne Stars.
9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 12. Perth Scorchers v Brisbane Heat. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 12.30 Criminal Confessions: The Worst Betrayal. (MA15+av, R) A missing woman is discovered murdered in the backyard of her family home.
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.
1.55 Miniseries: The Night Logan Woke Up. (MA15+dv, R) 4.10 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
Jordan. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 Holy Marvels With Dennis Quaid. 10.05 Cars That Built The World. 10.55 Question Team. 11.45 Late Programs.
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6am Walk With Me. Continued. (2017, PG) 6.45 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 8.40 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 10.30 Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 12.05pm I Love You Too. (2010) 2.05 Thunderbirds Are GO. (1966, PG) 3.45 Phar Lap. (1983) 5.55 Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. (1968, PG) 8.30 Heartbreak Kid. (1993) 10.20 The Way Way Back. (2013, M) 12.15am Late Programs. 6am Courted. Continued. (2015, PG, French) 6.50 Arthur And The Two Worlds War. (2010, PG) 8.45 Phar Lap. (1983) 10.55 My Old Lady. (2014, M) 12.55pm Heartbreak Kid. (1993) 2.45 The Secret Garden. (2020, PG) 4.40 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 6.40 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG) 8.30 The Daughter. (2015, M) 10.20 Adoration. (2013, MA15+) 12.25am Late Programs.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise. News, sport and weather.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Great Getaways. (PG) 8.30 Cyclone Tracy: 50 Years On. (PGa) 10.45 Captivated. (Malsv) 11.40 Resident Alien. (Malv) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.20 Innovation Nation. (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)
6am Children’s Programs. 12.45pm MOVIE: Alice-Miranda: A Royal Christmas Ball. (2021, C) 2.15 MOVIE: Penguins Of Madagascar. (2014) 4.00 The Nanny: Oy To The World. 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 MOVIE: A Savage Christmas. (2023, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Christmess. (2023, M) 11.30 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 12.10pm MOVIE: In The Heights. (2021, PG) 3.00 The Golden Girls. 3.30 The Nanny. 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.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 Dog House Australia: Tails Of Redemption. (PGa, R) Revisits some of the people from the show. 7.30 MOVIE: Mission: Impossible – Fallout. (2018, Mlv, R) A secret agent’s mission goes wrong. Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill. 10.25 MOVIE: The Incredible Hulk. (2008, Mv, R) A scientist transforms into a giant monster. Edward Norton. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
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Dorin’s Draws
By Paul DORIN
On theCouch
Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au
DEAR Jasminda,
I HAVE 45 people coming to my place for Christmas. Parents, cousins, aunts and uncles, and three rescue dogs are descending on our doorstep. I'm stressed about how I'm going to feed everyone and worried some will want to stay overnight.
I don't have any extra room. Help!
Katie M.
Dear Katie,
I can tell, without even meeting you, that you are a reliable soul, a great host, and
you probably live on the coast within walking distance to a beach.
Chances are you also have a wellstocked bar and an inground pool.
Who wouldn't want to come and spend Christmas Day with you, and possibly extend the stay, maybe stretching it out until New Years' Eve, at which point it would be silly to leave because of the traffic.
No, far better for your extended family to start packing up around the 5th of January so they can go back to work on the 6th.
And, even though you will protest, with the modern version of, 'there's no room at the inn,' they will not heed you, nay, because your home is like a little Christmas miracle.
Your guests may try to sweeten the deal by bringing you gifts as useless as gold,
frankincense and myrrh (a tropical punch reed diffuser that makes your sinuses play up and some silver-plated cubic zirconia hoop earrings that bring out a rash), but don't be fooled.
They know the game, and they are playing it to their advantage.
And there you'll be, passing around beetroot dip and Artisan biscuits and tripping over Uncle Roger's gammy leg that's stretched out on the pouffe, but you'll soldier on, or rather glide, in your baby-blue sarong, with the grace and dignity of Mary because you're a doer, Katie.
You get things done.
On Boxing Day, while your guests alternate between lolling on a blow-up flamingo, sunning on the sun lounges, having 30-minute showers (can I have another towel, Katie?) or giving you plaintive 'what's for brunch?' looks, you'll be at Aldi stocking up on gluten-free
cereal (Uncle Roger's new girlfriend can't tolerate Weetbix, but doesn't mind a long-neck or two), more cheese and crackers (cousin Clara has built up quite an appetite doing laps) and another Christmas ham (Limos, the rescue Rottweiler named after the Greek god of hunger took off with the last one).
I feel you'll have to just soldier on with this Christmas.
You've made your bed (and everyone else's) and now you (and they) will lie in them (including Limos, whose PTSD has been miraculously soothed by your 1000-thread count sage sheets (who knew?).
Next Christmas, may I suggest a trip away (somewhere they can't find you).
And make sure you AirBnB your house just in case they are tempted to turn up and housesit.
Kids Boot Camp
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
By Emily VERDOUW and Tess Ikonomou IKONOMOU, AAP
PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese says Peter Dutton is "hiding from scrutiny" of his $330 billion nuclear energy plan by releasing it weeks before Christmas.
Mr Albanese also criticised the bill for the opposition leader's plan, telling journalists it would be fully funded by taxpayers "because no private sector investor will go anywhere near this".
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on Friday announced
the nuclear energy plan, which he said would lead to cheaper electricity for Australians.
Setting up seven reactors across five states would cost each of Australia's 13.6 million taxpayers more than $24,200.
There was no price
modelling for power bills.
The prime minister condemned the policy's modelling, arguing public investment in "the most expensive form of energy" would drive up electricity costs, not lower them.
"That's why he didn't come out with a single
costing of what difference it would make for consumers,"
Mr Albanese told journalists on Saturday.
The coalition's nuclear energy plan will likely be beset with hurdles and delays, a leading environmental law expert warned.
The current prohibition on nuclear generators was the first obstacle and opposition from the states would create a "bunch of issues", Australian National University professor Andrew Macintosh said.
The premiers of NSW, Victoria and Queensland have said they would not repeal their states' prohibitions on nuclear power plants, and WA Premier Roger Cook slammed the Liberal policy costings as a "con".
The federal government could acquire land to build the facilities, Professor Macintosh said, but that could be an "enormous debt" and wouldn't solve the gap caused by ageing coalfired power stations retiring within the decade.
"If you're wanting to
make nuclear energy a large part in our generation capacity in the national electricity market, then you're going to have to do something to bridge the gap," he said.
"It's going to take a long time before you even get the first nuclear generator, let alone a whole fleet that's able to basically trade one for coal. We shouldn't kid ourselves."
Nuclear energy generation would be up to twice as expensive as large-scale solar, according to analysis by the national science agency CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
The coalition has attacked Labor over high energy bills as households struggle with cost of living pressures.
The nation's coal power plants would be shut by 2038, according to the operator.
Prof Macintosh said decarbonisation of the power grid was going to cost a lot of money regardless, but generation from renewables was cheaper.
Funding to fast-track more social homes
By Tess Ikonomou IKONOMOU, AAP
AN extra 5000 social homes will be built through $3 billion in joint funding as part of a fast-tracked round of Labor's signature housing policy.
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil will announce a new partnership with the states and territories to deliver the additional homes under the Housing Australia Future
Fund.
The fund will support the delivery of 20,000 social and 10,000 affordable homes.
It follows the first investment through the housing fund, announced in September, to deliver up to 13,700 social and affordable homes.
The extra capacity is expected to alleviate rent pressures and help thousands of vulnerable Australians get into social housing.
The second round of funding will seek states and territories that can rapidly deliver more housing through contributions such as offering new land.
The jurisdictions will be encouraged to partner with community housing
providers and will have to show the projects add to new housing stock.
Money will be provided on a "use it or lose it basis".
Applications for state and territory governments to submit projects will open this week and close at the end of January.
The federal government will also fast-track the third round of the Housing Australia Future Fund, with applications to open in mid2025.
The government has asked Housing Australiathe nation's independent housing agency - to set up a working group with peak community housing bodies to help engagement with the sector.
Ms O'Neil said the way out of the nation's housing crisis was to build.
"While we're working with states, territories and industry to bring tens of thousands of homes online
as quickly as possible, Peter Dutton is promising to scrap Labor's housing fund and the 30,000 homes that come with it," she said.
"This partnership is about building thousands of
homes quickly, and it's one part of Labor's ambitious plan to build more houses right across Australia, making housing more abundant and affordable."
q A new federal partnership with the states and territories will help deliver 5000 social homes. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS.
q The prime minister says private investors would shun the opposition's plan for nuclear reactors. Photo: Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS.
Lest We Forget: William Edward McFadyen
By Martin HOLMES CSM
THIS story is part of a series about military veterans laid to rest at Dungog General Cemetery by Dungog RSL subBranch Vice-President Martin Holmes.
NX130224 PTE William Edward (Ted) McFadyen –WW2 (AIF)
Ted was born at Clarence Town in 1921. At age 21 he was a single man working as a dairy hand and living with his mother at Myles Street, Dungog.
He enlisted in the Militia on 20 May 1941 at Dungog and was allocated service number N155686.
He was taken on the strength of the 2nd Battalion, beginning his infantry training.
Initially this was part-
time service and the unit was responsible for garrison duties protecting various installations in the Newcastle and Hunter area.
On 1 October he volunteered for full-time service with the Militia and continued to serve in the 2nd Battalion.
The unit continued with garrison duties but on 26 October 1942, Ted volunteered for service in the AIF.
Ted was allocated a new service number, NX130224.
The NX prefix means he was in the AIF and no longer in the Militia.
In November he was transferred to New Guinea Force as a reinforcement and on 4 December he disembarked at Port Moresby, New Guinea.
Due to poor conditions he contracted jaundice and was evacuated on 22 January 1943 from Port Moresby back to Cairns and admitted to 2/2 Australian General Hospital.
In February he was discharged back for duty and taken on the strength of the 2/1st Battalion, where remained until the war ended.
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At this time the 2/1st Battalion was in north Queensland in a rebuilding phase after their operations on Kokoda and the BunaGona campaign.
In December 1944, Ted sailed with his unit to Aitape in the Wewak region of New Guinea to fight the Japanese.
From January until August 1945, Ted’s unit was engaged in offensive patrolling, clearance operations and attacks against Japanese defensive positions advancing to Dallman Harbour, New Guinea.
It was mostly platoon and company operations where the enemy could be just metres away in the jungle.
In April he was evacuated to 2/11 Australian General Hospital (Aitape), not rejoining his unit until May.
The unit ceased offensive operations against the Japanese on 15 August when Japan announced their surrender.
The unit remained at Dallman Harbour conducting garrison duties.
In December 1945, Ted was transferred to the Lae
POW Garrison Company, which was guarding Camp 20 in Lae where up to 1,000 Japanese POWs were being held at any one time. He remained at this unit until March 1946 when he returned to Sydney.
On 10 April Ted was discharged from the AIF and returned to Dungog where he began civilian life again as a labourer living with his family.
Ted later gained employment with the NSW railways where he remained until retirement.
In 1950, he married a local girl, Miss Beth Marjorie Jupp. Ted and Beth had several children and some of his family remained in Dungog. Ted died on 28 May 2010 and he was buried in the Dungog General Cemetery (Lawn Section).
Ted was issued the following medals: Australian Service Medal 1939-45; War Medal 1939-45; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star.
Ted’s service is honoured on the Dungog & District Honour Roll 193945, which is hung in the Dungog RSL Memorial Club foyer.
q The grave of William Edward (Ted) McFadyen. Photo: Martin Holmes.
Clamp down on illegal seafood sales
AS the 2024 festive season approaches, authorities are intensifying efforts to tackle illegal seafood sales across NSW.
The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) and NSW Police have again joined forces for Operation Trident, a statewide initiative aimed at protecting consumers and ensuring the safety and sustainability of seafood.
NSW DPIRD Deputy
Secretary Fisheries and Forestry, Sean Sloan, said fisheries officers will be conducting a targeted crackdown on the illegal sale of seafood, particularly during the peak holiday period.
"The holiday season sees a significant rise in seafood consumption, but unfortunately, it also leads to an increase in illegal seafood trading,” Mr Sloan said.
"Operation Trident, now in its 17th consecutive year,
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to avoid another qualifying stage or being knocked out altogether.
They return to Australia holding on to the second automatic qualifying place after Kusini Yengi equalised in the 96th minute to salvage a 2-2 draw with Bahrain in November.
Football Australia boss
James Johnson hopes a home crowd at Allianz will help lift the Socceroos over the line in their do-or-die clash.
The Sydney venue has proved to be a happy hunting ground for Australia, who beat United Arab Emirates 2-0 in the 2018 tournament qualifying series in their last match at the venue.
"We wanted to be in Sydney," Johnson said last week.
is designed to combat the illegal harvesting and trade of seafood across NSW, especially as demand for oysters and other seafood soars during Christmas and New Year.
"The joint operation involves both covert and overt patrols, in order to disrupt the black-market trade, prevent oyster theft, and protect consumers from potentially unsafe or illegal produce.
"The penalties for involvement in the blackmarket seafood trade are severe, with fines of up
"We chose this match deliberately. It's a game that we think we can win.
"You saw what happened during the Women's World Cup. The stadium came to life. You see what happens every weekend when the A-League is playing here.
"We think we'll get a full house here and we think that the excitement and the energy in the stadium is going to help this team perform."
Newly capped Socceroo Anthony Caceres, who plays regularly at Allianz for
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to $275,000 and possible imprisonment for both sellers and buyers."
Acting Executive Director Biosecurity and Food Safety, Dr Lisa Szabo, said it is important that the seafood that lands on NSW plates this Christmas is safe, lawfully obtained and sustainably harvested.
"NSW is renowned for its fresh, healthy, and sustainable seafood, however the illegal oyster trade poses serious health risks to consumers,” Dr Szabo said.
"Stolen oysters, in particular, may not meet health and safety standards and could come from areas outside the NSW Shellfish Program, which monitors the safety of shellfish.
A-League Men club Sydney FC, attested to the crowd atmosphere at the venue.
"For me, it's my favourite venue to play football at. The crowd there is amazing," Caceres said.
"The acoustics of the stadium really amplify the atmosphere, and it really drives you to perform at your best.
"It gives you an extra bit of energy when you need it, and that gets you over the line and helps you put in a performance worthy of the
"The NSW Food Authority strongly urges the public to avoid purchasing seafood from untrusted sources this festive season and only purchase oysters from reputable retailers."
NSW Police, State Rural Crime Coordinator, Detective Chief Inspector Cameron Whiteside said historically we have seen an increase in oyster thefts in the lead up to the holiday period.
"Rural Crime Investigators are undertaking operations across NSW, in order to detect and deter oyster theft and protect consumers against potentially unsafe black-market produce,” Mr Whiteside said.
Socceroos."
Johnson is confident the time between the qualifying rounds will be enough for the Socceroos to move on from their Bahrain draw and for Popovic to take a breath following a hectic start to life as coach.
Australia will face China after Indonesia, then Japan and Saudi Arabia in June.
"It was a complicated start. He (Popovic) has got three months now to really take his time to settle down," Johnson said.
"Oyster theft is a serious crime that NSW Police and the Rural Crime Prevention team take very seriously.
"We encourage the community to report any suspected thefts or illegal activity so that we can investigate and take action swiftly."
The public are urged to report illegal or suspected illegal fishing activities to the Fishers Watch Phoneline on 1800 043 536 or via the online report form herehttps://fal.cn/3gJWh.
Anyone with information on marine-related crimes should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: www. police.nsw.gov.au.
"That preparation going into the next window is only going to benefit Tony, and I think he'll go from strength to strength, and so will this team.
"A victory at home against Indonesia won't be easy.
"Who would have thought four years ago that they would have a team, Indonesia, that could beat Saudi Arabia (in November)? Saudi Arabia only two years ago beat Argentina.
"We have every confidence that the team will go through directly, but of course, it's football."
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By Joanna GUELAS, AAP
q Tony Popovic
to lead the Socceroos to victory over Indonesia at Allianz Stadium. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS.
