Dungog Rumble roars
By Lisa WISEMAN
BY 8am on Saturday morning, the streets around the Bank Hotel Dungog resounded with roars as highly-polished show cars and bikes, hot rods and rat rods, tractors and trucks rolled into town for the annual Dungog Rumble.
There was even a vintage forklift and a demo derby car parked among all the shining iron. By 9am, there were around 70 entries, but more were still expected. By 10am, most entrants
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GILLESPIE TO RETIRE
Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie announces retirement plans
By Luke HADFIELD
AFTER more than a decade representing the Lyne electorate, Federal Member Dr David Gillespie has announced he will retire from Parliament at the next federal election.
The National Party MP, who was first elected in 2013, cited a desire to spend more time with his wife Charlotte, and their family.
"For over eleven years, my wife Charlotte and our family have supported me in this wonderful job, and I thank them for their love and support," Dr Gillespie said in his announcement. Dr Gillespie, a gastroenterologist before entering politics, had a distinguished career in
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q John Stoddard from Stroud with the 450 horsepower, 1951 V8 twin spinner rat rod he built
Dungog Rumble roars
had parked and primped their rides, ready for judging at 11am.
Hooke Street was closed
between Dowling Street and Lord Street to allow the vehicles room to park.
Cars were lined up and down the block, with motorcycles having their own
area in the hotel car park.
Visitors from outside the area and locals alike flocked to inspect and admire the vehicles.
The Rumble is a charity event.
This year the funds raised will go to eight Dungog Shire junior sporting teams.
There were a variety of hotly contested awards, such as People’s Choice, Best Hot Rod and Best Vintage Vehicle.
The new Bruce Clark Memorial trophy was
q Ryan Whyte, warming up his chainsaw for the post splitting demonstration.
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NEWS Of The Area wishes to offer correction to information printed in our 16 October edition.
In the story
'Community gathers for Dungog Common Vision' on p5, paragraph two and three should have read as follows:
"The Dungog Common Land Manager Board oversees the stewardship of the reserve and has focused on an improvement project over
the past two years.
"Initiatives have included refurbishment to the pump track, a dual slalom course, and a secondary entrance to the top of the Dungog Common installed off Short Street, along with a post and rail gate."
For more information, the Improvement Project Report can now be downloaded at www. dungogcommon.org/ reportsandocuments.
q Chris Fuller enjoying the Rumble ambience with Barry Holland and Dean Choma.
Rutherford and Dean Choma from Fast Lane
Rumble sponsor.
GILLESPIE TO RETIRE
medicine, including serving as Director of Physician Training at Port Macquarie Base Hospital.
His medical expertise proved valuable in Parliament, where he spent three years in the government ministry, including as Minister for Regional Health.
Dr Gillespie’s political career began with a loss in the 2010 federal election, but he was successful in 2013, reclaiming the historically safe Nationals seat from retiring Independent Rob Oakeshott.
Dr Gillespie went on to secure
re-election in 2016, 2019, and 2022, despite several boundary changes to the electorate.
Each time, he maintained a comfortable margin, solidifying the Nationals' hold on the seat.
During his tenure, Dr Gillespie championed numerous projects across the Lyne electorate, advocating for essential infrastructure and securing federal funding for local council initiatives.
His leadership helped drive regional investment, earning him praise from Nationals Leader David Littleproud, who said Dr Gillespie
will leave a “significant legacy”.
He highlighted Dr Gillespie's "important role" in shaping the party’s approach to regional health and infrastructure.
Reflecting on his retirement, Dr Gillespie expressed concerns for the future, stating, "Australia is at a crossroads, and there is a need for more people in Parliament with real-life experience."
He committed to working diligently until the next election and collaborating with the next Nationals candidate to ensure the region continues to receive strong
and ensure we are in the best possible position to take up opportunities that will benefit the Shire.”
representation and remains a focal point for regional development.
The National Party has already commenced the preselection process for the Lyne seat, with nominations set to close in three weeks.
The preselection meeting is scheduled for 7 December, where party members will choose their candidate to contest the seat in the next federal election, expected by May 2025.
Lyne voters will look to the upcoming election to address key concerns, particularly the rising cost of living that has impacted many on the Mid North Coast and in
Mayor Digby Rayward said locals will “see some media changes”.
“You certainly won't be seeing my big dial every week,” he said of the weekly video message.
COUNCILLOR Alexandria
Carruthers was elected as the Deputy Mayor of Dungog Shire at the new council’s first meeting on Wednesday, 16 October.
Council conducted the election by a show of hands, with councillor Fred Paton receiving two votes and councillor Carruthers receiving five votes.
Carruthers, who grew up near East Gresford, will now serve as Deputy Mayor for a period of twelve months.
“I am delighted to share that I was successfully
elected to the position of Deputy Mayor,” Cr Carruthers later said on social media.
“I look forward to continuing to work closely with all elected Council representatives and the Dungog Shire Council team to ensure fit for purpose services are delivered and the needs of the Dungog Shire are met.
“Thank you Councillors and Mayor Rayward for entrusting me into this role.
“I’m excited to be working alongside you all to address current and future issues
Councillors also voted on what to do in the case of a casual vacancy on council, meaning a vacancy occurs before a term of office expires.
If a councillor leaves the role prior to the end of the four year term, the position will be filled via a countback of votes cast at the September 14 election.
Council has also hinted at changes to the way it communicates with residents.
In a regular video message posted to the Dungog Shire Council Facebook page, new
“I'll be encouraging other Councillors to step up to the plate and share in presenting the Council's weekly message because we all own it.
“The same will happen on Friday with the Dungog radio slot.
“I would certainly welcome feedback on whether we should continue with the video message or just have a document for you to read.
“If you're sick and tired of having a face talk at you and just prefer to read it, well, that's what we'll do.”
the Hunter.
While the electorate has benefitted from federal funding under Dr Gillespie’s leadership, the next representative will face the challenge of continuing to deliver crucial infrastructure projects while addressing economic pressures on local households.
As Dr Gillespie prepares to step away from politics, he expressed gratitude to the people of Lyne, the National Party, and his staff.
His departure marks the end of an era for the seat and the start of a new chapter as the Nationals look to secure the seat once again and continue their legacy in the region.
q Federal Member Dr David Gillespie with his wife Charlotte.
q Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie, Nationals leader David Littleproud and Senator Ross Cadell.
q C Ward councillor and Deputy Mayor Alexandria Carruthers.
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Bruce Clark honoured at Dungog Rumble
By Lisa WISEMAN
THIS year marked a first in the thirteen year history of the Dungog Rumble.
The popular former publican of Dungog’s Bank Hotel, Bruce Clark, was sadly missed from the event he had strongly supported.
An indication of the
By Lisa WISEMAN
GIG in the Gog is on again this Sunday, 27 October, from 12-2pm.
Dungog Arts Society’s free, all-ages performing arts event, is open to everyone.
The “Gig” is a cross between an open mic and jam session, with a hint of karaoke thrown in the mix.
Audiences have
high regard in which he was held was the creation of the Rumble’s new Best In Show award; The Bruce Clark Memorial Trophy.
The Rumble is a charity show and shine event, raising funds for local causes.
Fundraising activities include raffles and an auction of car-related and
previously been treated to a wide range of performances, including music, poetry, prose, comedy and juggling.
The atmosphere is relaxed and encouraging for young or novice performers.
And there is an opportunity for artists to score a paid gig.
Recently, a group of musicians and poets from
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other useful items.
One of the more hotly contested items is the Rumble bonnet.
It is an actual used car bonnet, painted by a local artist.
Last year’s bonnet bore an image of the Bank Hotel, where the Rumble is held, and was purchased by Bruce Clark.
It still hangs in the pub.
This year’s bonnet featured a caricature of Bruce with a broad-grin, popping his head through the sunroof of the Rumble hot rod, while waving and doing a burnout.
The background was a silhouetted Bank Hotel and monument, with lights shining brightly.
The bonnet sold for an event record of $3800 to his daughter Clare, who wants it to remain at the
Gig in the Gog entertained guests at the opening of the Annual Exhibition.
They were paid with funds from the sponsorship of the Performing Artists of Dungog and donations from people attending earlier Gigs.
The Society plans to run another friendly competition to find performers for the next
DAS opening in early January.
Artists who attend Gigs this year will be considered.
Ken Rubeli, a local poet and personality, performed at one of the recent Gigs.
He said it “inspires him to write” and he will be back to perform again soon.
Since Gigs began
During Saturday’s event, committee members, locals and visitors remembered his zest for life and contribution to the community.
His wife Eileen expressed her gratitude for all the tributes and noted how he “was loved far and wide”.
This year’s Rumble proceeds will be split between eight junior sporting teams from around the Dungog Shire.
in July this year, there have been performances ranging from skilful to unexpected, and from musical duos including Martyn Robinson and Lynne McNairn, Jim and Meera Jarvis and the De Factos.
Gig in the Gog is hosted by Watts Wise.
If you enjoy sharing music, poetry, prose, dance, drama and more, drop into Gig in the Gog at Dungog Arts Society’s gallery.
Bank Hotel.
Bruce Clark died in May.
q The 2024 Rumble bonnet with Bruce Clark’s caricature.
q Jordan Carroll, Cindy Fisher and Karlia Woods, in front of the Rumble bonnet
q The 2023 Rumble bonnet hanging in the courtyard of the Bank Hotel Dungog
q Last month’s Gig in the Gog at the Dungog Arts Society.
LGBTQI protections bolstered, but not completely
By Luke COSTIN and Neve BRISSENDEN, AAP
ANTIDISCRIMINATION
laws remain outdated in NSW despite recent changes that are set to improve equality for LGBTQI communities, advocates say.
A wide-ranging but watered-down bill, drafted by independent MP Alex Greenwich, was passed into law in NSW parliament last Thursday night after a 15-12 upper-house vote.
It removes the requirement for transgender people to have surgery to change their birth certificates, bringing the state into line with the rest of the country.
The bill had reopened deep rifts within the Liberal Party over transgender issues and caused a moderate MP to cross party lines to support the suite of legal changes.
To get the Labor government over the line, amendments to the state's anti-discrimination act were dropped, including protections for LGBTQI teachers and students at private schools.
Equality Australia chief executive Anna Brown said the reforms were a watershed moment for Australians but more work needed to be done.
"Now we turn our attention to the state's antidiscrimination laws," she said on Friday.
"It is unfathomable that in 2024 students and teachers can still be lawfully discriminated against when they walk through the school gates... it's time for these laws to change."
The government has said it is awaiting the results of a Law Reform Commission review of the act.
But the commissioning of that review showed Labor also believed the antidiscrimination act was "an outdated piece of legislation", Mr Greenwich said.
He would also continue to work to ensure better protections for sex workers, people with disabilities and people of faith.
"There is a lot of common
ground between the LGBT community and the faith communities, we both face a great deal of vilification and discrimination," Mr Greenwich said.
Justice and Equity Centre policy director Alastair Lawrie said the anti-discrimination review must be prioritised quickly.
"NSW laws still fail to protect bisexual, nonbinary and intersex people against discrimination and vilification," he said.
The Greens tried unsuccessfully to tack the antidiscrimination act changes back onto the omnibus bill during upper-house debate.
MP Jenny Leong accused Labor of having "caved into the conservatives and antiLGBTIQA+ forces in their own party".
Introducing changes to ten different sets of laws, the passed legislation increases the time to register a birth if variations of sex characteristics make it difficult to determine sex and creates an offence for threatening to out a person's LGBTQI status or sex-work history.
It also provides a pathway for children born out of overseas commercial
surrogacy arrangements to have their parents recognised on their birth certificate.
The opposition criticised the omnibus bill for going "too far, too quickly", citing internal concerns about women's safety once transgender people could more easily change the
sex listed on their birth certificate.
That argument was condemned as fear mongering by North Sydney Liberal MP Felicity Wilson, who crossed the floor to back the laws in the lower house.
Along with the Liberals and Nationals, some
independent crossbenchers from urban fringe or regional electorates either opposed the bill or abstained from voting.
But it passed with the support of Labor, the Greens and progressive crossbenchers.
q Independent Alex Greenwich (centre) and Liberal Felicity Wilson (right) supported NSW LGBTQI reforms. Photo: Jane Dempster/AAP PHOTOS.
Building bans and buybacks floated for flood zones
By Rachael WARD, AAP
HOUSING developments in flood-prone areas should be banned and properties in very high-risk areas must be eligible for buyback schemes.
That's according to a federal parliamentary inquiry into the responses from insurers to major flood claims, which also called for changes to processing procedures including cash settlements.
Flood emergencies in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania over a period of 10 months in 2022 led to a record 300,000 insurance claims.
More than two years later, many people were still waiting to move back into their homes.
"Long delays due to poor communication and disputes over causation resulted in emotional, mental health and financial strains for many families," Labor MP and committee chair Daniel Mulino said.
The report pushed for an end to further development and housing approvals in high flood-risk areas, in addition to finding a way to discourage banks from financing builds.
"We need to stop the building of more homes and businesses in high-risk areas," Mr Mulino said.
"This has been difficult due to the decentralised nature of decision-making."
The committee urged state and territory governments to create buyback schemes for households with very high flood risk if mitigation efforts were unlikely to work.
It noted a large number of properties would not be insurable if they were deemed to have that level of risk.
"This number will grow with climate change and continued development," Mr Mulino said.
"It is for this reason that the committee believes that some form of government intervention will be required."
However, the report did not pinpoint exactly what that should be and instead said it should abide by principles including affordable cover and community mitigation efforts.
It called for policy owners to be given more details on cash settlements and a 30day cooling off period after accepting offers.
People living in flood-
affected communities, insurance executives, regulators and consumer advocates were among those who contributed to the report released last Friday.
Mr Mulino said the 86 recommendations would lead to better claims management and long-term approaches to reducing the nation's underlying risk of flood.
"Only if we move forward on both fronts can we truly make progress for Australians at risk of future flood events," he said.
A dissenting report from coalition MPs backed many recommendations including planning building reviews but claimed the overall report offered limited solutions to make insurance more affordable.
Opposition MPs recommended addressing an imbalance in funding skewed in favour of response and recovery instead of mitigation, and for policy holders in highrisk areas to be able to decline flood coverage.
"The coalition urges the government to avoid interventionist tendencies which have been shown to make insurance unsustainable, expensive and transferring risk to the Australian taxpayer," they said.
Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge
By Neve BRISSENDEN, AAP
A COALITION government will make home ownership viable for more Australians, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, promising $5 billion to fast-track building projects.
Mr Dutton on Saturday unveiled the coalition's Housing Infrastructure Program, designed to expedite construction of up to half a million homes through a mixture of grants and concessional loans.
If elected, the coalition would temporarily fund water, power and sewerage to move the projects along as part of the commitment.
"This is a game-changer for young Australians who can't see the opportunity yet to own a home," Mr Dutton told reporters in Perth.
Noting it did not usually fall to the federal government to fund enabling infrastructure, he pledged to pay councils, utility companies or developers to fast-track development.
The bodies must use the money within a year.
"Under the Albanese
government, Australia is facing a housing crisis. The great Australian dream of home ownership has never felt further out of reach," he said.
"We need to get our country back on track, and restore the Australian dream of home ownership."
But Housing Minister Clare O'Neil said the promise did not make up for the coalition's planned cuts to spending on social and affordable housing.
"Peter Dutton is taking with one hand and giving with the other. It's a card trick," she told reporters.
The opposition also announced a freeze and a review of the National Construction Code, claiming changes to energy efficiency standards had added up to $60,000 to the price of a new home.
Pressure had been mounting on the opposition to unveil more policies ahead of next year's federal election, with housing affordability and cost-ofliving front of mind for voters.
Master Builder Australia chief executive Denita Wawn backed the coalition's policy, saying red tape needed to be cut.
"A pause on unnecessary code changes that increase
cost and complexity without meaningful improvements in standards is a positive step," Ms Wawn said.
"Labour shortages, access to water, sewerage, power and roads, union disruption, and red tape all significantly impact the final project cost and build time."
The Business Council of Australia and the Urban Development Institute of Australia also backed the policy.
"This is smart policy that goes right to the heart of addressing the housing crisis and ensuring there are poles, pipes, wires and roads so houses can actually be built," the institute's president Col Dutton said.
Labor has legislated a $10 billion fund for social and affordable housing but its plan to help lowerincome Australians buy 40,000 homes is stalled in the Senate.
At the same time, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been forced to defend the purchase of a $4.3 million luxury home for himself and his future wife Jodie Haydon.
Speaking to reporters at a press conference last Wednesday, Mr Albanese was asked whether the purchase was a "good look" during a cost-of-living crisis.
"I understand that I've been fortunate, but I also know what it's like to struggle," he said.
"My mum lived in the one public housing flat that she was born in for all of her 65 years.
"I know what it's like, which is why I want to help all Australians into a home, whether it be public homes or private rentals or home ownership."
Gloucester workshop to explore Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme
By John WATTS
A WORKSHOP has been planned in Gloucester next month for local landholders keen to learn more about the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme.
“The carbon and farming space can be daunting and many farmers are curious about all things carbon,” said local farmer and chair of the Gloucester District Pastoral Association, Cam Laurie.
The workshop, ‘CarbonBeyond the Dollars’ will be held at the Gloucester Golf Club on 2 November, conducted by local farmers,
Landcare and Local Land Services.
The ACCU initiative supports projects that avoid the release of greenhouse gas emissions or remove and sequester carbon from the atmosphere.
Projects can be in several areas such as agriculture, transport or forestry and can involve changing management practices or installing new or upgraded technology to reduce emissions.
Participants can earn an ACCU for every tonne of emissions stored or avoided by a project.
ACCUs can be sold to
private sector buyers and governments to generate income.
The Australian Government purchases ACCUs through carbon abatement contracts.
Organisers say the workshop will benefit any landholder interested in exploring the role of carbon in the water cycle and the benefits to their farm from carbon in their soils.
Participants will hear from internationally renowned soil microbiologist Walter Jehne, with ground-level insights from landholders Nick Blomfield and Janne
and Lindy Ryan.
After the talks there will then be a series of ‘fire-side’ chats, with the audience being split into three groups that rotate to discuss different topics.
“At the end of the day each group will come together for a final round of Q & A with speakers available to answer questions,” said Mr Laurie.
“Our aim is to have a day which empowers farmers to realise new income streams, increase capital value as well as improve productivity and profitability.”
This event is ticketed.
q A federal inquiry has recommended a ban on housing in flood-prone areas after the events of 2022. Photo: Lucy Cambourn/AAP PHOTOS.
q Gloucester District Pastoral Association chair Cam Laurie.
q Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion housing policy ahead of next year's federal election.
Photo: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
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8.30 Plum. (Mal) Plum’s ex-wife Renee tries to help him.
9.25 I Was Actually There: Boxing Day Tsunami. (Ma, R) Firsthand accounts of the Boxing Day Tsunami.
10.00 You Can’t Ask That. (Ml, R)
11.00 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R)
12.00 Fires. (Mal, R)
12.50 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Hotel Transylvania: Transformania. (2022, PG) 8.50 MOVIE: Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase. (2019, PG) 10.15 Doctor Who. 11.35 Late Programs.
6am The Final
Countdown. Continued. (1980, PG) 7.35 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 10.00 Moonfall. (2022, M) 12.25pm Transcendence. (2014, M) 2.35 Capricorn One. (1977, PG) 4.50 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 6.40 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 8.30 The Son. (2022, M) 10.45 Concussion. (2013, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs.
6am Morning Programs. 1pm Blokesworld. 1.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Qualifying and support races. 3.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 1. Pre-race and race 21. 6.30 Pawn Stars. 7.30
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Choice 2024: Harris Vs Trump.
9.45 The VP Choice: Vance Vs Walz.
10.50 Devil’s Confession: Lost Eichmann Tapes. (MA15+avw, R)
11.50 Geoff Dixon: Portraits Of Us. (Ml, R)
1.25 24 Hours In Emergency. (Mal, R)
2.20 Babies: Their Wonderful World. (PGa, R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Voice. (Final) 9.05 7NEWS Spotlight.
10.05 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous. (MA15+adv, R) 11.30 Ant Middleton And Liam Payne: Straight Talking. (Mal) 12.30 Motor Racing. Supercars Championship. Round 11. Gold Coast 500. Day 2. Highlights.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
5.30 Al Jazeera News.
12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 WWE Rivals. 12.10am Late Programs.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.30 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 8.20 Ride On. (2023, PG, Mandarin) 10.35 Bliss. (2021, M) 12.30pm The Final Countdown. (1980, PG) 2.25 The Fifth Element. (1997, PG) 4.45 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 6.35 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 Looking Glass. (2017, MA15+) 10.25 Tori And Lokita. (2022, M, French) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.40 9News Late. 10.10 See No Evil: Night Caller. (Mal) A look at the murder of Jonathan Cherol. 11.10 The First 48. (Mav) 12.00 Bondi Vet. (PGm, R)
Fishing Australia. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
Destination WA.
Today Early News.
6am Children’s Programs. 2.45pm Adele: A New Chapter. 3.45 MOVIE: Hating Alison Ashley. (2005, PG) 5.50 MOVIE: The Addams Family. (2019, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Addams Family 2. (2021, PG) 9.20 MOVIE: Hot Pursuit. (2015, M) 11.05 The O.C. 12.05am The Originals. 2.00 Adele: A New Chapter. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Pokémon: XYZ. 4.50 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 1.45pm MOVIE: Pokémon: Giratina And The Sky Warrior. (2008) 3.45 MOVIE: Penguins Of Madagascar. (2014) 5.30 MOVIE: Monster Family 2. (2021, PG) 7.30 MOVIE: The Great Wall. (2016, M) 9.30 MOVIE: Hercules. (2014,
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MONDAY, October 28
6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into The Amazon With Robson Green. (PGa)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mls)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks. (Mdls)
10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
10.55 SBS News. 11.25 Exterior Night. (Mav)
1.30 Pray For Blood. (MA15+av, R) 3.20 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R) 4.10 Peer To Peer. (PG, R) 4.40 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) It is round three of the competition. 9.10 The Rookie. (Mav) Aaron, Lopez, Celina, Tim and Smitty discover a surprising connection in their case.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) 11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. (MA15+av) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News.
Sunrise.
6am Leap Year.
TUESDAY, October 29
3.35 Catalyst. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey. (PG)
8.30 Stopping The Steal. (Mal)
10.05 SBS World News Late.
10.35 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+av)
12.25 Don’t Leave Me. (MA15+a, R)
2.30 Australia Uncovered: Our African Roots. (PGa, R)
3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PGa, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
VICELAND
(2010, PG) 7.55 Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael. (1990, PG) 9.45 Meditation Park. (2017, PG) 11.30 The Son. (2022, M) 1.50pm Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 3.40 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 5.30 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 7.30 War Hunt. (1962, M) 9.00 Cross The Line. (2020, MA15+) 10.50 Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 1.20am Late Programs. 6am Meditation Park. Continued. (2017, PG) 7.15 Sissi. (1955, German) 9.15 The Ideal Palace. (2018, PG, French) 11.15 Tori And Lokita. (2022, M, French) 12.55pm Leap Year. (2010, PG) 2.50 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 5.15 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 7.30 The Father. (2020, M) 9.20 Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 11.25 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 1.05am A Private War. (2018, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY, October
6.00 Morning Programs. 9.15 Paul O’Grady For The Love Of Animals. (PGa, R) 10.10 Home Is Where The Art Is. (PG, R) 11.00 Icons. (PGav, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PG, R) 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PG, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia. (Ml)
8.25 History’s Greatest Mysteries. (Premiere, Maw)
9.20 The Old Man. (Premiere, MA15+v)
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 Carmen Curlers. (Malsv) 1.15 Romulus. (Masv, R)
3.15 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
4.05 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 Home And Away. (PG)
7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PGl, R)
8.30 Lawrence Mooney: Embracing Your Limitations. (MA15+as) A performance by Lawrence Mooney.
10.00 Australia: Now And Then. (Madln, R)
11.00 The Latest: Seven News.
11.30 Chicago Fire. (Ma)
12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man.
1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 The Block. (PGl)
8.40 Listing Melbourne. (Ml)
9.55 Britain’s Most Expensive Houses. (PGl) 11.00 9News Late. 11.30 Law & Order: Organized Crime. (MA15+av) 12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.05 Hello SA. (PG) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30
6am Morning Programs. 7.30
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6am The Ideal
Palace. Continued. (2018, PG, French) 7.00 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 9.10 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 11.00 War Hunt. (1962, M) 12.30pm Decision To Leave. (2022, M, Chinese) 3.00 The Movie Show. 3.30 Sissi. (1955, German) 5.30 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 7.30 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 9.10 I Want You Back. (2022, M) 11.20 Viva. (2007, MA15+) 1.35am Strangerland. (2015, MA15+) 3.40 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, October
R) 5.05 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
Eve. (MA15+v, R)
Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 2.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.25 Rage Closer. (R) 3.30
(PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Puppy! A Hotel Transylvania Short Film. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 9.55 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.30 Paddington. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Monster Pets: A Hotel Transylvania Short Film. 7.35 Little Lunch Specials. 8.00
6.00 Morning Programs. 10.00 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 10.55 Vienna: Empire, Dynasty And Dream. (PGa, R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces. (PGa, R) 2.50 Scotland: Escape To The Wilderness. (PGadl, R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (PG, R) 4.10 Luke Nguyen’s India. (PG, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 My Kitchen Rules. (R) 1.35 Border Security: International. (PG, R) 2.05 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (Return, PG)
8.30 National Parks From Above. (PG)
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Fallen. (MA15+ls)
12.35 Germinal. (Masv, R)
3.35 Paddington Station 24/7. (Ml, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.55 China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
3.30 WorldWatch. 5.30 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse. 6.05 The Matchmakers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 MOVIE: Silverado. (1985, M) 11.00 Late Programs. 6am
1.20
3.00
3.35
5.30 Gone
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To
& Whitehouse. 6.05 The Matchmakers. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats. 8.30 America’s New Female Right. 9.40 The Amityville Horror. 10.25 Late Programs.
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6am Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 8.00 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 10.25 Rabbit Hole. (2010, M) 12.10pm The Father. (2020, M) 1.55 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 4.05 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 5.40 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 7.30 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 10.10 Midsommar. (2019) 12.50am Hereditary. (2018, MA15+) 3.10 I Want You Back. (2022, M) 5.15 Wide Open Sky. (2015)
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show. (PG) 11.30
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away.
7.30 Highway Patrol. (Return)
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. (MA15+av) Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Ron Iddles: The Good Cop: Jane Thurgood-Dove. (Mav, R) A look at the murder of Jane Thurgood-Dove.
10.35 The Latest: Seven News.
11.05 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)
12.05 Magnum P.I. (Mav)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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DEAR Jasminda
My husband ruins every morning by sitting next to me in bed doom scrolling and reading the headlines out loud. How can I stop this behaviour?
Helen F
Dear Helen,
I just had a quick glance at the headlines to familiarise myself with your conundrum.
I'm not sure what you are rabbiting on about.
I mean, sure there are
wars raging on multiple fronts, and a once spectacular lake drowning in toxic waste.
Hang on, maybe I've just gone with the wrong media group.
I'll try again.
Okay, so over in the US, Trump is still not admitting to losing the 2020 election.
Holy Moses.
But that's in America.
How about local news?
Okay, there has been a family tragedy closer to home.
An airport security issue.
Ok, Helen.
This is not a great way to start a day.
In fact, I was happily
watching my chooks fossicking around the garden, and now I'm surrounded by devastation, and those pesky online analytics are going crazy trying to give me more of what they think I want, which is anything with a whiff of devastation, destruction and apocalyptic intent.
So now, just as you blamed your husband, I'm blaming you, Helen.
My day could have gone in one of two directions. I could have been mesmerised by the sonorous calls of magpies and the uplifting laughter of kookaburras.
I could have been quietly sipping a strong cup of tea with my dog leaning against my leg.
I could have observed the swaying gum tree
branches against a pale grey sky.
I could have eased into a bit of brain work getting Wordle in three lines.
But no, now I'm stuck in a state of existential dread.
There is a simple answer, though. Take control, Helen.
You don't have to be a mere vessel for your husband's daily catastrophising.
You could instead listen to a podcast of your choosing (headphones have saved many marriages, I'm sure of it), or read a few pages of a book you enjoy.
If you have a dog, you could go for a brisk walk and take in life's simple pleasures.
Or you could just
You
Carpe diem,
Green shoots for community gardens
COMMUNITY garden spaces have long been desired by locals in Clarence Town, with a group of enthusiastic residents now cultivating the dream.
Rather than creating a singular community garden space in isolation, the goal is to create a network of plants, herbs, flowers, natives and fruit trees across various sites that develops the identity of Clarence Town into a unique community of gardens.
“A core group of Clarence Town representatives have been attending the Rural Aid Community Builders Program, which has inspired them to take this seed of an idea, nurture it and let it grow,” said spokesperson Sacha Anderson.
The group’s first site has been established at 124 Prince St, between the tennis courts and Seniors Centre.
“Thanks to the generosity of the Clarence Town Senior Citizens Centre and the assistance of its members plus others across the community, an existing
20 metre-long garden bed has been transformed in a matter of days with the first spring seedlings planted last Tuesday,” Sacha said.
Leading the group is Clarence Town local Michael Anderson, an organic horticulturist and compost expert.
“This is the first step in a broader vision to connect the whole town with further sites earmarked at the preschool, primary school, museum, village green, Lions Club park and more, with long term goals of establishing seasonal walking tours and facilitating local garden rambles,” Michael said.
“We are aiming for produce from the garden to be used for creating delicious, organic and healthy meals for the Seniors kitchen (which runs Tuesday mornings) and Nourish kids playgroup (on Monday mornings), as well as becoming an asset for all of the community to share.”
Trudy Balstad, a passionate gardener and member of the Clarence Town
Lions Club, says the initiative has already received positive feedback and engagement.
“This great community
garden space is coming together nicely, with the help, support and encouragement of many people,” she said.
“It certainly takes a village and what a village we have!”
The garden received seed funding and support from
Scott Hunter at Ray White Real Estate and Lana Batey from Clarence Town Home Hardware to get it off the ground.
“On Tuesday we had a wonderful planting day putting in home-raised seedlings from myself, Michael, Mick Pommer and Liz Kilpatrick,” Trudy said.
“We planted zucchini, apple cucumber, tomatoes, silverbeet, beans, lettuce, herbs, nasturtiums and more!
“Afterwards, we were treated to a delicious lunch with the Seniors group, who were very welcoming and we had some lovely conversations with some great people.”
Organisers say the initiative will bring the community immense benefit.
“A community garden fosters social connections and strengthens community bonds while providing fresh, locally grown produce, promotes environmental sustainability, improves mental and physical health, and encourages education about gardening and nutrition.”
In future, organisers will host working bees, planting days, weeding sessions, compost workshops, produce swaps and more.
If you are interested in getting involved email ct.communityofgardens@ gmail.com or follow the “Clarence Town.
Community of Gardens” Facebook page.
Businesses are invited to get involved with financial support or donations of equipment and supplies.
Additionally, anyone in the community is welcome to plant their own seedlings or do some weeding at their own leisure.
“Everyone is welcome, this space is for our community and we welcome you all,” said Trudy.
q The group’s first site has been established at 124 Prince St, between the tennis courts and Seniors Centre.
q The Clarence Town Community of Gardens team.
Lest We Forget
By Martin HOLMES CSM
THIS story is the first in a series about military veterans laid to rest at Dungog General Cemetery by Dungog RSL sub-Branch
Vice-President Martin Holmes.
2000A Private Leslie John Henry Tetley –WW1(1st AIF)
LESLIE Tetley was born at Stockinbingal, near Temora NSW, in 1897 to parents Samuel and Rebecca Tetley.
At age 19, he enlisted in the AIF on 2 March 1916 at Cootamundra NSW.
After initial training he
was taken on the strength of the 56th Battalion and proceeded overseas for England on 23 June, arriving in Plymouth on 25 August.
He was transferred to the 35th Battalion on 23 September and joined the unit in France on 21 November, which was in the trenches on the Western Front.
In June 1917, the 35th Battalion fought in the Battle of Messines.
Leslie was wounded in action on 7 June, the first day of the battle, receiving a gunshot wound to a finger on the right hand. He rejoined his unit on
10 August in time to fight in the Battle of Passchendaele (October).
He fought with the 35th Battalion at VillersBretonneux (March/April 1918) then in the Battle of Amiens (August), through to the end of the war.
In 1919 he returned to Australia on the ship MT Borda, arriving home on 28 June.
He was discharged on 12 August.
The 35th Battalion was Newcastle’s ‘Own Battalion’ and many Dungog locals joined this unit.
After discharge Leslie
came to Dungog working as a labourer.
In 1920 he married a local girl, Miss Caroline Carlotta “Lottie” Moore of Monkerai, at the Dungog Anglican Church.
Leslie and Lottie had several children and his family remained in Dungog where he worked as a mill hand until his death.
Leslie died on 30 December 1959 in Dungog Hospital, after a five week illness.
He was buried in the Dungog General Cemetery (War Section) as a returned soldier from WW1.
His headstone is of white marble and was erected by the Office of Australian War Graves.
q The gravestone of Private Leslie John Henry Tetley.
Tradition meets new ideas at Dungog’s 129th Show
THE history-rich Dungog Show returns to the town’s Showgrounds on November 8 and 9, with this year’s festivities featuring a celebration of the region’s timber industry.
Now in its 129th year, the Dungog Show is one of Australia’s oldest country shows.
Established in 1887, the Dungog Agricultural & Horticultural Association was originally called the Williams River Agricultural & Horticultural Association.
The Show, run by the Association, has been a constant on the regional calendar ever since.
The only times in history
that the ‘Show didn’t go on’ were during the war years, when six shows could not be held, and two years during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Held the second Friday and Saturday of November every year, the Show celebrates and promotes local produce, talent and agriculture from the Dungog
district.
Included on this year’s Show program is art, beef cattle, camel races, camp draft and horse events, dog high jump shows, a ladies pavilion, photography, poultry, woodchopping, the Young Woman Competition and more.
Live music, fireworks, motocross stunts, show jumping and trick-riding cowgirls will add to the excitement.
Working Dog Trials
This year’s program had Maiden, Novice and Open events running concurrently.
expensive, she explained.
So the decision was made for the dogs to work cattle instead of sheep, since Dungog is a cattle farming area.
At ringside, there was an atmosphere of concentration, as competitors, supporters and spectators watched the handlers put the dogs through their paces.
While the competing handlers whistled and called instructions to their dogs, the onlookers kept respectfully quiet.
Each combination was allowed five minutes to move
“The Dungog A&H Association is excited to welcome you back for another amazing Dungog Show for 2024,” said Association President Jeanie Briggs-Seers.
“We are a proud committee who strive to involve our whole town and offer our community a
fun-filled weekend whilst showcasing our local strengths and talents across all areas of agriculture.
“We aim to maintain our long-held traditions while also incorporating new ideas to move forward.
“I hope you all have an amazing time at the Dungog Show in 2024.”
three steers around a course, which included following a fence line and going through three gates.
The cattle were often determined to go straight to the yards, but the dogs did their best to keep them moving in the direction their handlers indicated.
A newcomer to dog
and
trials, Helen Farley from Salisbury competed on Saturday with her threeyear-old dog, Rex.
They came very close to completing the course, missing out only by the cattle beating her through the last gate.
She said that it was only her second trial and
she was very happy with Rex’s performance, as he had “done everything she asked of him”.
The Dungog Working Dog Trials are run under the rules of the NSW Working Stock Dog Association and handlers can compete in other trials around the state.
q Dylan Wade from Fosterton competing at the trials with his dog Darcy.
q Helen Farley
Rex from Salisbury in action.
q All the action from previous Dungog Shows.
SPORT
Dungog Memorial RSL Club
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SUNDAY
• Rotary Club of Dungog meet here on Monday evenings
Lunch and Dinner in Happyman Chinese Bistro – Lunch specials $12.00 Dinner from 5.30pm
• Housie pl ayed every week, commencing at 11.00am
• Happyman Chinese Bistro - CLOSED
• Lunch and Dinner in Happyman Chinese Bistro – Lunch specials $12.00
• Dinner from 5.30pm
• Lunch and Dinner in Happyman Chinese Bistro – Lunch specials $12.00
• Dinner from 5.30pm
•Lunch and Dinner in Happyman Chinese Bistro – Lunch specials $12.00
•Dinner from 5.30pm
•Euchre played every Friday – get your names in by 7.00pm
•Raffles – 28 prizes – tickets on sale by 7.00pm, draw commences at 8.00pm
•Members Draw – drawn at a random time between 6.00pm and 10.00pm. Prize is currently at $3,300 and jackpotting by $50 twice a week if not won.
Lunch and Dinner in Happyman Chinese Bistro – Lunch Specials $12.00 Dinner from 5.30pm Punters competition – get your tips in early – Club opens at 10.30am
• Lunch and dinner in Happyman Chinese Bistro – Lunch Specials $12.00
• Dinner from 5.30pm
• Raffles – 28 prizes – tickets on sale by 11.30am and draw commences at 12.00 pm
• Members Draw – drawn at a random time between 11.00am and 2.00pm. Prize is currently at $3,300 and jackpotting by $50 twice a week if not won.
Working Dog Trials
By Lisa WISEMAN
THE Dungog Working Dog Trials were held last weekend, 19 and 20 October, at Dungog Showground.
The annual competition attracted around 50 entries, with competitors and their dogs travelling from all over NSW.
There were plenty of Dungog Shire trainers and their dogs.
Norma Pearce has kept the event running smoothly from the beginning.
She is still using her original notebook from the first Sheep Dog Trials in 1988, with entries carefully noted in her precise handwriting. At the early trials, the dogs worked sheep, but bringing in sheep from the Upper Hunter became quite
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