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THE STATE Government has signed a commitment deed to appoint Ausgrid as the preferred network operator for the HunterCentral Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The creation of Renewable Energy Zones involves the grouping of new wind and solar power generation into locations where it can be efficiently stored and transmitted across NSW.
Five zones across the state, including the Hunter-Central Coast, have been identified as suitable.
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Crime ‘stable’ but 10-year trends show regional assaults rising
By Sue STEPHENSON
WHILE one break-in or assault is too many, the latest crime statistics show overall rates are holding steady across regional NSW for the first time since the end of the pandemic.
The quarterly report of the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) shows the number of incidents in each of the thirteen major offence categories was stable over the 24 months to September 2024.
BOCSAR Executive Director Jackie Fitzgerald, said in a statement that while property crime had been in decline since at least 2018, there had been persistent increases in recorded incidents of domestic and sexual assault.
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ONE of only nine officers to graduate from a new police program has been assigned to the Port Stephens-Hunter Police District.
The Probationary Constable was sworn-in on Friday 13 December, and started working in the region the following Monday, 16 December. Their appointment is through the inaugural Professional Mobility Program, which allows police officers from other jurisdictions within Australia and New Zealand to train and work in NSW.
Commissioner Karen Webb said the seven male and two female graduates
“Each officer’s past service brings diverse experience, skills and knowledge that will prove invaluable to not only the officers they serve alongside but also the people of NSW.”
The officers range in age from 21-years to over
had been increasing, largely due to trends in regional areas.
They completed a twelve-week course consisting of theory, fitness, driving, and defence and tactical training, and will serve as Probationary Constables during a minimum six months’ on-the-job training.
After that, they will retain their substantive rank of Constable or Senior Constable.
Port Stephens-Hunter is the most northern coastal command to be assigned a graduate.
The other eight have been deployed to Sutherland, Ryde, Parramatta, the South Coast (2), the Central West, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.
Police and Counterterrorism Minister Yasmin Catley said the scheme, along with paid study and the recent historic pay agreement, has led to an increase in applications to join the force, and a more diverse range of recruits.
“Becoming a police officer in NSW is the most attractive it has been in decades.”
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“Given that… as of September 2024, not a
single
major violent or property offence has significantly increased over the past two-years.”
This was also the case across Sydney.
Motor vehicle theft was another offence that
These appear to be stabilising in all but five of the state’s 28 statistical regions.
Also remaining steady are the number of court actions against adults and young people.
While stable crime rates are good news, the trends of the past decade are not.
Figures also released by BOCSAR show that over the past ten years, sexual assaults have risen in every regional area by an average 8.2 percent per year.
Domestic violence-
related assaults are up by an average three percent per year, and are still rising, in all but one regional location.
There were significant increases in two other major offences over the past ten years. These are shoplifting and sexual touching, sexual acts and other sexual offences.
BOCSAR has an interactive crime tool that shows crime rates across regional towns and local government areas.
It can be found online at crimetool.bocsar.nsw. gov.au/bocsar/.
early stages of planning the REZ in the Hunter and Central Coast, to utilise the region’s renewable energy resources, existing power stations, rehabilitated mining land, electricity network infrastructure, port and transport infrastructure and skilled workforce.
According to the agreement, Ausgrid will design, build, finance, operate and maintain the network infrastructure for the Hunter-Central Coast REZ.
This will be the first REZ in Australia to leverage the distribution network of poles and wires, rather than a transmission network; Ausgrid will do this by upgrading existing infrastructure.
The Government says the project will allow for the delivery of an additional one gigawatt (GW) of network
transfer capacity, to get more renewable energy into the state’s electricity grid.
It will also enable new renewable energy generation and storage providers to connect to the network.
Signing the commitment deed allows EnergyCo and Ausgrid to begin community consultation, finalise the design, finalise regulatory and planning approvals and commence construction, subject to approvals.
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Penny Sharpe said, “The appointment of Ausgrid demonstrates our commitment to finding innovative solutions to quickly increase the supply of reliable, renewable energy in a way that minimises impacts on communities and the environment.
“Hunter-Central Coast communities will see economic benefits from more jobs, opportunities for
local businesses through the local first program, and the potential for new industries
THE Draft Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) has been released for public consultation.
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is inviting feedback from the community to help shape the final plan, due for release in 2025.
“The Draft Hunter SRITP outlines a vision for transport in the region where all communities are well connected by high quality transport infrastructure and services, allowing people to walk, ride, catch public transport or use their private vehicle safely,” the NSW Government said in a statement on Monday.
“The Hunter region is changing, with significant population growth and increased freight movements within and through the region.
“Early engagement activities have been carried out in recent months with local councils, Members of
Parliament and key regional representative groups, together with community insights from more than 2000 visits to Transport’s Have Your Say platform.”
Through this engagement, TfNSW has identified more than 55 short and medium-term initiatives, which are now on public exhibition for broader community input.
Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison said, “We’re listening to the community, stakeholders, and experts to create a transport network that meets the diverse and dynamic needs of the Hunter region, including its major cities and small villages, across all modes of transport.
“I urge all residents, businesses, community and industry groups to visit the website, take a look at the draft plan and share your feedback.
“A lot of work has gone into developing the draft
and we want to make sure Transport for NSW gets it right when it comes to developing the final plan.
“Once all feedback is considered, the final plan will be prepared and released next year.
“The final plan will be accompanied by an implementation strategy to ensure we deliver better transport and road networks across the region and I am excited to see what the community feedback is and what the final plan looks like.”
The Draft Hunter SRITP and related documents are available at https:// www.haveyoursay.nsw. gov.au/sritp/hunter with submissions invited until Friday 28 February 2025 via that page or by emailing engage.sritps@transport. nsw.gov.au.
Pop-up events will also be scheduled in early 2025 for TfNSW representatives to talk with local communities.
to set up in the area.”
Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley said the REZ would “help shore up our electricity system and ensure the Hunter continues to power the state for decades to come”.
“I’m pleased this project will support good, local jobs with Ausgrid guaranteeing that most of its workforce during construction and operation will be from our
local area.
“Additionally, the Minns Labor Government is committed to engaging more First Nations people and businesses, women and young people in the project.”
Ausgrid CEO Marc England said, “Ausgrid is proud to be getting on with the job of delivering the first extension to our network in a generation, enabling more renewables for the
communities our people both serve and live in.
“By enhancing our existing medium-voltage network, we are enabling a faster and cheaper integration of renewables into the grid, minimising the impact on communities.
“The proposed upgrades will facilitate more than 1 GW of energy into the grid, which is enough to power around one-million homes.”
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. 3742 PTE Peter Meeking –WW1 (AIF) PETER was born at Newcastle, NSW in 1877 to
parents Thomas and Bridget Meeking.
In February 1917 he was working as a hair dresser in Newcastle and volunteered for service in the AIF at Victoria Barracks, Sydney NSW, but was rejected as unfit due to physique below standard.
He tried again and was successfully enlisted in the AIF on 26 June 1917 in Newcastle.
He married Amy Charlotte Matthews in 1904, but on enlistment he stated he was single and it appears that they were estranged by this time and had no children.
On enlistment he was allocated to the 10th Reinforcements 53rd Battalion and was allocated to the 1st Depot Battalion at Liverpool for recruit training.
He embarked from Sydney on 2 August 1917 and disembarked in Glasgow (Scotland) on 2 October, being transferred to the 14th Training Battalion for infantry training.
In November he contracted influenza and was hospitalised for a week.
On 12 February 1918, he
arrived at Roulles (France) as a reinforcement for the 35th Battalion (Newcastle’s Own).
At this time the 35th Battalion was resting in reserve but at the end of February moved to the forward trenches as part of the 9th Brigade.
The Battalion was in support of the front line at Hill 63 (Catacombs) near Messines (Belgium).
The German offensive began in March 1918, breaking the British forces in the Somme Valley and aiming for Amiens (France).
The Australian forces were rapidly redeployed to Dernancourt and then VillersBretonneux (France) to stop the Germans as the British lines broke.
The 35th Battalion was deployed to and held the centre of line at VillersBretonneux and was involved in heavy fighting with high casualties (300 KIA/missing) during late March and early April before being withdrawn to rest. Peter was lucky to escape unwounded but he became sick again.
On 26 April he was admitted to the 2nd General Hospital (Le Havre, France)
with influenza.
His condition did not improve and he was evacuated to England where he remained in various hospitals and convalescent depots until being released back to duty at the Overseas Training Brigade, Hurdcott (Wiltshire, England).
On 6 October he was back in France and rejoined the 35th Battalion on 10 October, being allocated to Headquarter Company.
At this time the 35th Battalion along with the rest of the 9th Brigade were out of the front line in reserve and had moved to Merelessart Chateau (France).
The armistice was signed on 11 November and the Battalion moved to Feuquieres (France) where it remained until disbanded in April 1919.
Peter was again admitted sick to 3rd Australian General Hospital in April and was evacuated to England and admitted to the 3rd Australian Auxiliary Hospital where he remained until released in May to the 3rd Depot Group awaiting repatriation to Australia.
On 3 July, Peter embarked from England to Sydney disembarking on 26 August. He was discharged from the AIF on 26 September. Due to his war injuries
Peter was to become a totally and permanently incapacitated (TPI) pensioner.
Peter returned from the war and eventually went to live in the Stroud-Gloucester area.
He opened a barber shop at Wards River and practised there for some years.
By 1936 he was recorded as working as labourer and living at Stroud Road NSW, where he ceased working and retired as a TPE pensioner.
He suffered poor health as a result of his war service and was admitted to Dungog Hospital where he died on 31 May 1944 aged 67 years.
He was buried in the Dungog General Cemetery (Methodist/Uniting Section).
As a returned soldier from WW1 his headstone was erected by the Office of Australian War Graves and is of white marble.
Peter was issued the following medals: British War Medal 1914-20; Victory Medal.
I have not found a memorial recognising his service in WW1.
LIFELINE is appealing for community support, with the crisis and suicide prevention service expecting to respond to an estimated 125,000 connections over December through its 13 11 14 phone, text and webchat services.
Many of those connections will reach support teams and volunteers at Lifeline Newcastle and Hunter, Lifeline Mid Coast, Lifeline North Coast and Lifeline Northern NSW.
Loneliness, financial pressures and relationship issues can cause distress
levels to rise at this time of year.
For some, Lifeline represents one of the few, if not only, connections they can access when others are surrounded by friends and family.
However, it costs $39 to answer each call.
Recently appointed Chief Executive of Lifeline Direct Luke Lindsay, is confident of the positive impact that Lifeline has on the community and believes this will continue to grow.
“Right now, Lifeline is experiencing unprecedented demand for our services,” he
said in a statement.
“The holiday season can feel like a perfect storm of loneliness and expectations for many.
“For some, it’s unbearable to face alone.”
Community support means Lifeline can continue to offer a free service that is accessible 24/7.
Every call, text or chat is answered by a trained crisis supporter and provides someone with the connection they need in their darkest moments.
Donations allow more crisis supporters to be trained and supported to
answer calls from within their region.
They are then able to help meet national demand for the service.
“There are 43 centres around Australia with volunteers who help answer calls to 13 11 14,” Mr Lindsay said.
“This is a national issue and we all have a part to play to help make a difference to those who need us.”
People wanting to donate to the service or interested in volunteering can go to lifelinedirect. org.au and search for their nearest centre.
THE STATE Government is encouraging farmers to take part in a trial that exempts farm vehicles used to fight fires from registration.
Under the trial, participants can nominate a Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle (FFFV), or a vehicle used for firefighting purposes, to respond to emergency bush fire incidents on public roads within 100km of their home.
FFFVs might be utility vehicles fitted out with hoses and other firefighting equipment.
Typically, these vehicles are not used outside the farm, so they are generally not registered.
The trial is testing the use of the unregistered vehicles on public roads to access fireimpacted areas.
An initial trial was run of the arrangement between December 2023 and March this year.
The second trial will run from 13 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.
As the second trial approaches, Transport for
NSW, the NSW Rural Fire Service and NSW Farmers are working together to continue to examine ways to introduce a permanent scheme.
“If a fire breaks out on a private property, we want landholders to have options at their disposal to help stop it spreading and this trial is a commonsense solution to help fight fires,” Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said.
“Landholders play an important role in fighting bush and grass fires in
rural areas and often work alongside Rural Fire Service volunteers and other emergency responders to keep fires at bay.
“This change is something the RFS and advocacy groups such as NSW Farmers have been calling for, and I encourage more farmers to trial it, so we have the information we need to find a longer-term solution.”
Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Gurmesh Singh expressed frustration that the
Government has opted for a second trial to run instead of officially implementing the scheme.
“In paddocks and sheds across regional New South Wales, there’s an army of privately owned firefighting assets known as the ‘mosquito fleet’,” Mr Singh said.
“They are ready to swarm and help contain a blaze, but they are stuck in red tape because they are not always registered.
“We are now well into
the bushfire season, and we need the Minns Government to urgently deliver on its promise and offer a conditional rego, to give our communities every available resource at their disposal.”
Shadow Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Dave Layzell said regional communities are being put at risk. “Farm Fire Fighting Vehicles tend to be used around the farm and not on public roads, which is why the conditional registration will be a good way to allow them attend nearby fires, without the high cost of a full registration,” Mr Layzell said.
“We don’t want a situation where landholders are deterred from helping in an emergency because the Government was too slow to act on making these changes permanent.
“Although we agree safety needs to be a top priority, the Minister needs to explain how this second trial will be different. It just seems to be an unnecessary step preventing crucial firefighting support.”
To nominate a Farm Fire Fighting Vehicle for the trial, farmers can visit https:// www.nsw.gov.au/drivingboating-and-transport/ vehicle-registration/ unregistered-vehicles/ when-you-can-drive-anunregistered-vehicle#tocfarm-fire-fighting-vehicletrial
By Andrea FERRARI
CICADAS are enjoying a very big year in 2024 with their incessant daytime cacophony kicking off before the kookaburras and fizzling out after the frogs set-up their night time croaks.
News Of The Area asked cicada expert Prof David Emery, what the song and dance is all about.
While this year was predicted to be huge for Green Grocers around Sydney, it was not anticipated to be at plague proportions statewide for so many species.
It is thought that the good winter rainfall followed by a warmer than usual Spring (3C above average), has coaxed a prolific number of cicadas to emerge; small
(and pretty quiet) as well as large (and loud).
Researchers are still working to identify the factors involved in these phenomena.
This season, they have also commenced their emergences around three weeks earlier than usual; so temperature is a likely factor.
Naturally, with one to seven-odd years spent underground, and less than a month to find a mate to ensure one's genes show up in the next generation, males are calling prodigiously to attract females.
Each species has a specific song recognised by the relevant ladies; in the larger species, females fly to the calling males.
Several studies show noise matters, with louder
males more likely to attract females, so it’s no wonder that ‘less sound endowed’ males fly and congregate near noisy ones to increase their chances (like in night clubs), so we have these huge populations in selective trees.
And the populations shift about during the day.
The larger ones do not all call together or we have chaos.
There is a bit of a timetable to the daily orchestra; Razor Grinders and Red-eyes rev up early at dawn on warm days and sing intermittently for most of the day.
They are joined by Green Grocers, Cherrynoses, Black Princes and Double Drummers by around 10am to mid-afternoon, before Green Grocer and Bladder cicadas call at dusk and Razor Grinders complete their evening cadence.
Smaller ones are quieter and not noticed so readily, but there are plenty about.
Recordings or photos of any cicadas are encouraged to be posted on websites such as The Great Cicada Blitz or iNaturalist.
This enables scientists to use such a valuable resource to assess population size, distribution, emergence times and also identify new cicadas for descriptions and placement in museums.
The local orchestra is still being joined by emerging cicadas and will be intrusive on our peace and midday kips until mid-January, said Prof. Emery.
If you are starting off, there is a guide to the species and their songs at cicadarama. square.site/cicada-book.
SUNDAY
LOVE ME
ABC TV, 8.40pm
Fans of classic Aussie dramasLove My Way and The Secret Life of Us are sure to fall head over heels for this captivating homegrown series, if they haven’t been wooed by it already. In tonight’s penultimate episode of season one, grieving husband Glen (a brilliant Hugo Weaving) and his children Clara (Bojana Novakovic, pictured) and Aaron (William Lodder) head to the banks of Melbourne’s Yarra River (which has never looked better) to belatedly scatter the ashes of their late wife and mother Christine (Sarah Peirse). With that heartbreaking task completed, they go on to meet Glen’s intriguing new love interest Anita (Heather Mitchell).
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R) 7.00 ABC News.
7.30 MOVIE: The Fabelmans. (2022, Malv, R) A young man discovers a family secret. Michelle Williams.
9.55 Shaun Micallef’s Eve Of Destruction Christmas Special. (Final, PG, R) 10.35 Mad As Hell Does Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
11.10 MOVIE: The King’s Speech. (2010, Ml, R)
1.05 Would I Lie To You? At Christmas. (R) 1.35 Rage In Memoriam. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
FAMILY (22)
“There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
ABC TV, 8.30pm Party animals assemble! Zan Rowe, Charlie Pickering and Concetta Caristo (pictured) are here to see us through the colourful celebrations as we bid adieu to 2024. Earlybirds need not worry: those with an alarm set for tomorrow morning can still join in the fun with the 9pm Calling Country fireworks. From 9.10pm, the nightowls of the nation can kick on with an impressive three-hour live music event, featuring Fanning Dempsey National Park, Casey Donovan, Aussie hitmaker Cyril, K-Rap crew 1300, G Flip and more. Arguably the world’s most picturesque place to ring in the New Year, Sydney Harbour again plays host to the festivities, with a dazzling fireworks display lighting up the Opera House and Harbour Bridge at midnight.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) 6.30 SBS World News. 7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PG, R) 8.35 Leonard Cohen: If It Be Your Will. (Ms)
10.00 MOVIE: Amazing Grace. (2018, G, R)
11.35 De Gaulle. (Ma)
12.30 Kin. (Madlv, R)
2.30 Miniseries: Too Close. (Malns, R)
3.25 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, 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.
WEDNESDAY
SBS, 7.30pm
Each year, question master Jimmy Carr (pictured) quizzes an assembled group of comedians to see how much attention they’ve paid to the news over the past 12 months. Spoiler alert: it’s not much! On air since 2004, this staple of the holiday season always delivers on laughs, fun facts and chaotic guest appearances. Find out what Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett, Judi Love, Chris McCausland and Maisie Adam recall from the year gone by as Carr quizzes them on British PM Rishi Sunak’s childhood, what tennis ace Andy Murray posted online upon his retirement, which music trend dominated the conversation this summer and why one might be “looking for a man in finance”. The perfect way to celebrate the year that was.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 13. Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes. 11.00 The Home Straight. (M) 12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) Kilroy becomes a victim of blackmail.
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Takes a look at Greek culture in Melbourne.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Find My Beach House Australia. Presented by Shelley Craft.
8.30 MOVIE: Volcano. (1997, Mv, R) A volcano threatens Los Angeles. Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche.
10.35 MOVIE: Into The Blue 2: The Reef. (2009, MA15+sv, R)
12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)
1.05 Helloworld. (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)
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 Dog House Australia: All Shapes And Sizes. (PGa, R) A woman decides she needs a dog. 7.30 MOVIE: Good Will Hunting. (1997, Mlv, R) After assaulting a police officer, a self-destructive maths genius is ordered to attend therapy. Matt Damon, Robin Williams. 10.05 MOVIE: Dreamgirls. (2006, Mdl, R) Charts the careers of a singing group. Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Hudson. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)
6.00
6.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, PG, R)
6.30 Muster Dogs:
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland.
8.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (R)
9.20 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PGa, R)
10.20 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (PGa, R)
11.30 The Pact. (Ma, R)
2.25 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 3.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.10 Bamay. (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 Border Security: International. (PGadl) Travellers are questioned about their plans.
7.30 MOVIE: Back To The Future. (1985, PGal, R) A teenager goes back in time. Michael J. Fox.
10.00 MOVIE: The Blues Brothers. (1980, Mlv, R) Two brothers try to reform their blues band to save the orphanage where they were raised. John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd.
12.45 Taken. (Mav, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 It’s Academic. (R) 5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 2. Group stage. Greece v Spain. From RAC Arena, Perth. Australia v Argentina. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa) Religious program.
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG, R) A celebration of people and organisations across Australia which make the world a better place.
6.00 MOVIE: The Adventures Of Tintin. (2011, PGv, R) A young reporter embarks on a treasure hunt. Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis.
8.05 MOVIE: Transformers: The Last Knight. (2017, Mlv, R) It is up to an unlikely alliance to save the world when the humans go to war with the Transformers. Mark Wahlberg, Anthony Hopkins, Josh Duhamel. 11.10 Ambulance Australia. (Ma, R) A woman falls off a balcony while retrieving a cat. 12.15 Ambulance UK. (Mad, R) Crews attend to patients with mental health issues. 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
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6am
Summerland. Continued. (2020, PG) 6.55 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 8.50 Kung Fu Yoga. (2017, PG) 10.50 The Daughter. (2015, M) 12.40pm Delicious. (2021, M, French) 2.45 Mia And The White Lion. (2018, PG) 4.35 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 6.40 Clue. (1985, PG) 8.30 Late Night. (2019, M) 10.25 Nymphomaniac: Vol II. (2013, MA15+) 12.40am Late Programs.
6.00
Antiques Roadshow. (PG, R)
ABC News. 7.30 Death In Paradise. (PG) A wealthy businessman falls to his death. 8.40 Love Me. (MA15+s) Clara and Aaron meet Glen’s new love interest, Anita, as their own relationships take yet another turn.
9.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.
11.05 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 11.40 You Can’t Ask That. (MA15+l, R)
12.45 New Leash On Life. (Final, PG, R) 1.15 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.10 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.05 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.05 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PG, R)
8.25 Mystery Of The Puzzling Pyramids Egypt. (PGa, R) 9.15 Jonathan Ross’ Myths And Legends. (PG, R)
10.10 Putin And The West. (Mav, R) 11.20 Uri Geller’s Secret Treasures. (PG, R)
12.40 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War. (Mav, R) 1.50 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R) 2.45 Love Your Garden. (R) 3.40 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.
The Engineering That Built The World. 6.40 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Plastic People: Crisis Of Microplastics. 10.00 WWE Legends. 11.35 Hoarders. 1.15am The X-Files. 4.00 NHK World English News. 5.00
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6am Whina. Continued. (2022, PG, Maori) 7.05 Clue. (1985, PG) 8.55 Sissi. (1955, German) 10.55 Tokyo Shaking. (2021, M, French) 12.50pm Bad Eggs. (2003) 2.40 Where The Wild Things Are. (2009, PG) 4.35 Summerland. (2020, PG) 6.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 8.30 Drive. (2011, MA15+) 10.25 Metronom. (2022, M, Romanian) 12.20am Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 15. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Sixers.
10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game.
11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) Anne Hegarty reveals her private battle.
12.00 The Real Manhunter: The Dream City Cinema Fire. (Mav, R) Revisits the Dream City Cinema fire.
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R) 3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
NBC Today.
Sunrise 5am News.
Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 60 Minutes. Inside America’s military machine.
8.00 MOVIE: Raiders Of The Lost Ark. (1981, Mv, R) An archaeologist sets out to recover a relic. Harrison Ford, Karen Allen. 10.25 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (Mav) A dentist’s wife is murdered. 12.20 Maritime Masters: Expedition Antarctica. (PGl, R)
1.20 Innovation Nation.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6.00 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Two dogs could be too many for a family when they meet a bonded pair. 7.00 2024’s Biggest Stories. The team at TheProject takes a look back on the world’s biggest stories of the year. 8.00 MOVIE: Sahara. (2005, Mv, R) An explorer’s quest to find a lost US Civil War ship, said to contain a fortune in treasure, leads him to Africa. Matthew McConaughey, Penélope Cruz, Steve Zahn. 10.30 MOVIE: Smile. (2022, MA15+ahv, R) A psychiatrist feels threatened by an entity. Sosie Bacon, Caitlin Stasey. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.05 The Wonderful World Of Kittens. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 The Deadly Bermuda Triangle. (PGa, R)
8.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (Return, Mlns)
9.20 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGa, R)
10.20 The Carnival. (MA15+l, R) 11.30 Clean Sweep. (Premiere, MA15+s)
12.30 Wisting. (Malv, R)
2.15 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys. (PG, R)
4.05 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, 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 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 16. Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Renegades. From ENGIE Stadium, Sydney. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game.
11.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Alberg examines the deaths of two women.
12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R)
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. The latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 RBT. (Ml, R)
8.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom. (1984, Mv, R)
10.55 Miniseries: Love Rat. (Mv)
11.45 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)
12.40 World’s Greatest Engineering Icons. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R)
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 Wheel Of Fortune Australia. (Final, s) 8.30 Just For Laughs. (Mls) Hosted by Tommy Little. 9.30 MOVIE: Wog Boys Forever. (2022, Madls, R) Two siblings plan to get their revenge on Steve for destroying their mother’s political career. Nick Giannopoulos, Vince Colosimo. 11.45 The Project. (R) 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30
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6am The Movie
Show. 6.35 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 8.30 Whina. (2022, PG, Maori) 10.35 An Act Of Defiance. (2017, M, Zulu) 12.50pm Late Night. (2019, M) 2.45 Clue. (1985, PG) 4.35 Sissi. (1955, German) 6.35 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 8.30 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 10.10 L.A. Story. (1991, M) Midnight The Road Dance. (2021, M) 2.10 Late Programs.
Year’s Eve: Calling
Fireworks.
New Year’s Eve: Live Concert From The Sydney Opera House. (PG)
NYE: Countdown To Midnight. (PG)
NYE: Midnight Fireworks. (PG) 12.10 NYE: Auld Lang Syne. 12.15 Rage New Year’s Eve Party Special. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage NYE Special. (PG)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 6.55 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. 8.35 Meet The Hedgehogs. 9.20 Deadly Predators. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.10 Dinner For One. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration.
9.15 George Michael: Portrait Of An Artist. (Mdls, R)
11.05 Bohème On The Beach. (R)
1.10 The Best Of The HAVASI Symphonic. (R)
2.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R)
3.50 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (Ml, R)
4.15 Bamay. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PGa, R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am The Movie Show. 6.35 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 8.30 To Catch A Thief. (1955, PG) 10.30 Metronom. (2022, M, Romanian) 12.25pm Tralala. (2021, M, French) 2.40 Percy Vs Goliath. (2020, PG) 4.35 Shaolin Soccer. (2001, PG, Cantonese) 6.40 The Glassworker. (2024, PG, Urdu) 8.30 This Is Spinal Tap. (1984, M) 10.00 Barbarella. (1968, M) 11.50 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 17. Adelaide Strikers v Perth Scorchers. From Adelaide Oval.
10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game.
11.00 Lockerbie. (PGav, R) Documents the Lockerbie bombing.
12.05 135th Rose Parade. The annual New Year’s Day Rose Parade from Pasadena, California, featuring the theme “ Best Day Ever!”.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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Today. 6.00 NBN News.
Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 2. First round. 11.00 MOVIE: Johnny English. (2003, PG) 1am Life After Lockup. 2.30 La Brea. 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Ninjago:
A Current Affair.
Travel Guides. (PGl, R)
MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade. (1989, PGv, R) Indiana
6.00
24/7. 11.10 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.00 Ireland In Music: Caithnin. (Premiere) 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 Cook Up. 4.10 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. 5.05 Jeopardy! 5.30 Letters And Numbers.
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice. Alice Zaslavsky is joined by Michael Theo.
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks: AusMusic Special. (PG, R) Hosted by Adam Hills.
8.30 Changing Ends. (Return, PG) Peer pressure forces Alan to accept a challenges.
Utopia. (PG, R) A freeway project is delayed.
Spicks And Specks. (PG, R)
Summer Love. (Ml, R)
Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.35 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.10pm Tiddler. 5.35 Children’s Programs. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. 8.35 Doctor Who. 10.05 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2024.
9.05 The Artist’s View: Queen. (PG, R)
9.35 The Night Manager. (M, R)
10.45 Clive Davis: The Soundtrack Of Our Lives. (Mdl, R)
1.00 Pagan Peak. (Ma)
2.55 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PGaln, R)
4.00 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (R)
4.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: The Amazing Mr. Blunden. (2021, PGhv, R) 2.00 Motorbike Cops. (PG, R) 2.15 Catch Phrase. (PG, R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 19. Brisbane Heat v Melbourne Stars.
10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game.
11.00 Unbelievable Moments
Caught On Camera. (PGa, R) Footage of headline-grabbing moments.
12.00 The Real Manhunter: The Disappearance Of Maureen Hale. (Mav, R) Revisits criminal cases.
1.00 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 Today. 9.00 Today Extra Summer. (PG) Highlights from the year in review. 10.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Quarter-final and group stage. 4.30 9News Afternoon. 5.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 5. Quarter-final. From RAC Arena, Perth. Group stage. Great Britain v Australia. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney.
2.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
2.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 Good Chef Hunting. (R) Chef Alejandro Saravia travels Victoria.
5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather.
5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer.
6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 MOVIE: Forrest Gump. (1994, Malv, R) A kind-hearted and simple man recalls the story of his extraordinary life to anyone who will listen to him. Tom Hanks, Robin Wright. 10.15 MOVIE: Babylon. (2022, MA15+dlsv) A group of people struggles in 1920s Hollywood. Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie. 1.45 The Project. (R) 2.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.
6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.
6.30 Hard Quiz Kids. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Long Lost Family: The Unknown Soldiers. (PG)
8.35 Fake Or Fortune? Arshile Gorky. (Final, PG) Hosted by Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould.
9.35 MOVIE: Queen Of The Desert. (2015, Mls, R) Nicole Kidman.
11.40 Grand Designs. (R)
12.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
1.10 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R)
4.30 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.30 A Bite To Eat With Alice. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 72 Cutest Animals. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
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6am Morning
Programs. 8.55 Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 11.10 Blow Dry. (2001, M) 12.50pm L.A. Story. (1991, M) 2.40 Little Nicholas’ Treasure. (2021, PG, French) 4.35 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 6.35 Mary And The Witch’s Flower. (2017, PG) 8.30 Monty Python And The Holy Grail. (1975, PG) 10.10 Ava. (2020, MA15+) Midnight Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. 9.20 For The Love Of Dogs. 10.15 Paddington Station 24/7. 11.05 Kew Gardens: Season By Season. 12.00 WorldWatch. 2.00 Celebrity Mastermind. 3.00 Ireland In Music: Caithnin. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. 3.40 Cook Up. 4.10 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure. (PGad, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R)
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PGa)
8.30 The Emerald Isles With Ardal O’Hanlon. (PGa, R)
9.30 Daddy Issues. (Mals)
10.35 SBS World News Late.
11.05 DNA. (Ma)
11.55 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Malv, R)
12.50 Blanca. (MA15+av, R)
2.50 Legacy List With Matt Paxton. (PG, R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6am Whisky
Galore. Continued. (2016, PG) 6.50 Sissi: The Young Empress. (1956, PG, German) 8.50 Four Souls Of Coyote. (2023, PG) 10.50 Barbarella. (1968, M) 12.40pm Mahana. (2016, M) 2.35 The Glassworker. (2024, PG, Urdu) 4.25 Jean De Florette. (1986, PG, French) 6.40 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 8.30 Monty Python’s Life Of Brian. (1979, M) 10.15 Rush. (2013, MA15+) 12.30am Late Programs.
6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 11.30 Seven Morning News. 12.00 MOVIE: As Luck Would Have It. (2021, PGa, R) 2.00 Catch Phrase. (R) 3.00 The Chase. (R) 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. (R)
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 20. Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers.
10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. An expert panel tackles all the big news and issues with a deep dive into the wild world of cricket.
11.15 Pam & Tommy. (MA15+alns) Pam and Tommy resort to desperate measures.
12.15 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Christopher Donovan. (Madv, R) Hosted by Colin Sutton.
2.30 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island Specials. (Return) 10.10 Cars That Built The World. 11.00 Question Team. 11.55 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country.
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6am Hop. (Premiere) 6.30 Children’s Programs. Noon Tennis. Brisbane International. 6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 4. Second round. 11.00 MOVIE: Chaos Walking. (2021, M) 1am Life After Lockup. 2.30 La Brea. 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.50
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm)
8.30 The Racket: John McEnroe. (Ml) 9.40 To Be Advised.
10.40 Captivated. (Malsv) 11.35 Resident Alien. (Malv) 12.30 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 2.30 Global Shop. (R) 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 A Current Affair. (R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
6am Hop. 6.30 Children’s Programs. Noon Tennis. Brisbane International. 6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 5. Third round. 11.00 MOVIE: Fletch. (1985, M) 1am Life After Lockup. 2.30 La Brea. 3.30 Beyblade Burst: Quad Drive. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Ninjago: Masters Of Spinjitzu. 4.50 Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens. 5.10 LEGO Friends: The Next Chapter. 5.30 Pokémon: XYZ. 6am Morning Programs. 11.00 American Pickers. Noon Pawn Stars. 1.00 Outback Truckers. 3.00 Billy The
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MOVIE: Deep Impact. (1998, Mal, R) A comet is on a collision course with Earth. Morgan Freeman, Robert Duvall. 9.55 MOVIE: War Of The Worlds. (2005, Mv, R) A New Jersey man tries to protect his children when the planet is invaded by aliens. Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin. 12.15 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 1.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 2.00 Home Shopping.
PRIMARY APPLICATION NO. PA83725 BY KRISTEN JANE MACFARLANE (‘APPLICANT’) UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE REAL PROPERTY ACT 1900 BY WAY OF ADVERSE POSSESSION
Application PA83725 has been made by Kristen Jane Macfarlane (‘Applicant’) for a title pursuant to Part 4 of the Real Property Act 1900 (NSW) (‘Act’) (possessory title) in respect of the undermentioned land:
- Property situate FL1 The Bucketts Way, Wards River 2422
- Being land referred to in Folio of the Register 1/1171016
- In the Local Government Area MidCoast, Parish of Grant County of Gloucester.
The Applicant claims title by possession adverse to James Henry Weismantel, his successors and assigns.
The Registrar-General intends to grant this application on the expiration of one month from the date of publication of this notice, unless before the expiration of that time period an objection is lodged in the form of a caveat pursuant to section 74B of the Act.
Enquiries may be made at NSW Land Registry Services, Level 30 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
Enquiries: Legal Registry Services, Tel: (02) 8776 3575
Email: ldr@nswlrs.com.au
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DOUBLE demerit points are still in force until January 1 as part of the NSW Police force’s thirteen-day Operation Christmas/New Year 2024.
The operation commenced on Friday, 20 December and won’t conclude until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 1 January.
Double demerit points will apply for the duration for speeding, mobile phone, seatbelt, and motorcycle helmet offences.
As of 17 December, 330 people died in crashes on NSW roads, 244 of those in
regional areas.
“Sadly, we have seen an increase of fatal crashes on our roads in recent weeks, which is devastating to families, friends and whole communities,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman said.
“Our traffic enforcement activities seek to ensure all road users get to their destinations safely and I urge people to consider the potential impacts of irresponsible behaviour, which can change lives forever.
“The risk of a fine or the loss of demerit points should deter people from breaking the law.
However, not putting the lives of others at risk should be the incentive to use our roads safely.”
Six people died as a result of crashes during last year’s operation.
“It’s easy to become complacent about road safety, but unsafe driving can have tragic consequences,” said Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny
Aitchison.
“You can avoid heavy penalties, and more importantly avoid hurting yourself or other people on the road, by staying under the speed limit, putting your phone away, correctly wearing a seatbelt and giving yourself plenty of travel time.
“If you're riding a motorcycle, I also urge you to follow this advice and always wear a helmet and protective gear.”
Road Trauma Support Group founding member,
Duncan Wakes-Miller lost his 17-year-old son Barney in a crash in 2020.
He was a passenger in a car being driven by a drunk and speeding P-plater.
"The ripple effect of road trauma is profound, devastating, and long-lasting for our family and in our community,” Mr Wakes-Miller said.
“Dangerous and drunk driving should be treated as socially unacceptable by everyone, just as domestic violence is unacceptable.
“If you drive drunk you will get caught and if you drive too fast you will lose your licence.
“Please everyone 'speak up and step in' to prevent road deaths.”
Members of the public are urged to report motorists engaged in dangerous driving to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
To help plan a trip to anywhere in NSW, go to livetraffic.com for up-to-theminute traffic conditions.
THE STATE Government is progressing reforms to strengthen local government, announcing plans for changes to the way council meetings are conducted.
It is hoped the changes will ensure greater transparency and increase community confidence in council decision making.
All councils are required to adopt a code of meeting practice based on the Model Meeting Code issued by the Office of Local Government.
The government has now released a consultation draft of amendments to the Model Meeting Code for public comment.
The changes aim to simplify the Model Meeting Code and ensure councillors are making decisions in the full view of the communities they are elected to represent.
They also aim to increase the dignity of the council chamber and remove the general manager’s involvement in council politics.
Key changes, some of which have been
recommended by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) include:
• preventing councils from holding private councillor briefing sessions
• requiring information considered at closed meetings to be made public after it ceases to be confidential
• requiring councils to give reasons when making decisions on planning matters that depart from staff recommendations
• de-politicising the role of the general manager by
removing the requirement for them to prepare reports on councillors’ notices of motion
• expanding the powers of the mayor to expel councillors from meetings for acts of disorder
• requiring councillors to stand when the mayor enters and when addressing the meeting.
“Council meetings are where a council’s most important decisions should be made,” Minister for Local Government Ron Hoenig said.
“It concerns me that these decisions are increasingly
being made behind closed doors in private briefings, locking out the community and protecting councils from public scrutiny.
“As a former mayor, I want to see all councils conducting their business in an open and public forum, where communities can engage with their council on issues that directly affect them.
“The current Model Meeting Code has become unwieldy and is prone to drawing the general manager into political disputes which should be left to elected councillors to resolve.
“These changes are part of the government’s commitment to restoring public trust in local government which has been eroded by years of neglect and a cultural shift towards secrecy over public service.”
Submissions will be accepted until Friday, 28 February 2025.
To learn more and provide feedback, go to: https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/ councils/governance/modelcode-of-meeting-practice/ reforms-to-the-model-codeof-meeting-practice/
By Andrea FERRARI
SCAMMERS are cunning and use persuasive words and techniques that can trick us into false offers and situations we would not choose to be in if we had understood the implications better.
Helping us to spot scams and see through them, Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent is raising awareness and offering practical advice.
According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Australians have already been scammed $220 million this year.
Last December alone, a total of $25 million in scamrelated losses were recorded.
Chief Operating Officer for NGM Group, the organisation behind two of Australia's leading customer-owned banks, Stuart Hall said scammers are particularly active during the festive season.
“They take advantage of the holiday rush, targeting people with increasingly sophisticated tactics that can catch even the most cautious among us off guard,” Mr Hall said.
“Knowing the warning signs and being aware of common scams can make a huge difference.
“Fraudsters are getting more sophisticated, but there are ways to stay one step ahead.
“Vigilance and taking a moment to think before you click or make a payment can prevent a lot of headaches.”
What to Watch Out For This Christmas
As holiday shopping, bank transactions, and parcel deliveries increase, here are some of the key scams to be on the lookout for:
Bank-Related Scams: These include fraudulent texts, emails, or calls that claim to be from your bank. Scammers may tell you there’s a problem with your account or that you need to verify a transaction.
Never share your personal banking details or passwords over the phone or via links.
If you receive an unusual message from your bank, contact them directly using a verified phone number.
Delivery and Postal Message Scams: With the spike in parcel deliveries, scammers are sending fake notifications that claim you
owe delivery fees or need to reschedule a package.
These messages often include links to malicious websites where scammers attempt to capture your personal and payment information.
Always verify with the delivery service through their official website or app.
Fake Online Stores: These sites can lure holiday shoppers with deals that seem too good to be true.
Always check the store’s reputation through reviews and contact details, and avoid making purchases if the store requests payment via wire transfer or cryptocurrency.
Facebook Marketplace Scams: Scammers may pose as buyers or sellers on Facebook Marketplace, using fake profiles and deceptive payment methods.
Always meet in a safe location and use secure payment options to minimise risk.
Social Media Shopping Scams: Be cautious of advertisements and sponsored posts on social media offering huge discounts or limited-time offers.
Many of these posts link to fraudulent websites
designed to steal your payment details.
Always verify the retailer's authenticity by checking reviews and looking for a secure payment process.
Top Tips to Stay ScamFree This December Stay Sceptical of Unexpected Messages: If you receive a message that appears to be from your bank or a delivery service requesting urgent action, be cautious.
Don’t click on any links or provide your details. Instead, visit the official website or call using a verified number.
Monitor Your Bank Accounts Closely: Keep a close eye on your bank statements and set up alerts
q If it doesn’t look right or feel right, it’s probably not right – be vigilant to cunning scammers’ techniques.
for unusual activity.
If you spot a suspicious transaction, report it to your bank immediately.
Verify Before You Buy or Donate: Only shop from reputable online retailers and research unknown sellers.
Be equally cautious with holiday charity appeals, checking the charity’s legitimacy on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) website before donating.
Support Vulnerable People: Help protect family members, friends, or neighbours who may be more at risk. Assist them with online shopping and discuss common scams to watch out for.
Use Strong Passwords and Enable Two-Factor Authentication: Ensure your bank and shopping accounts are secured with strong, unique passwords and, if possible, enable two-factor authentication which makes it harder for scammers to gain access.
If you suspect that scammers have targeted you, report it promptly to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) via the Scamwatch website.
Additionally, if you’ve made payments to suspicious entities or shared your bank details, contact your bank right away.
By donating to the Salvos Christmas Appeal, you’ll help make it possible for families in crisis to celebrate this Christmas.
By Lindsay HALL
IT’S “Cinema in a Sentence!” again this week with the final big screen drops before Christmas. Anora is being marketed as a “Pretty Woman for the 2020s”, with a story about a young sex-worker (Mikey
Madison) being courted by an equally young wealthy socialite (Mark Eydelshteyn), but the film is actually far wittier, more socially biting and ultimately moving in the hands of director Sean Baker. Your young ones will doubtless love Sonic the Hedgehog 3,
the continuation of the surprisingly massive film series based on the ancient series of Sega video games, in which the superfast Sonic must square off against nemesis Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves - which is enough reason for me to check it out.
Poland seems to have been a recurring film theme for 2024, as evidenced in A Real Pain, a comedydrama about “Odd Couple” American cousins Benji and David (Kieran Culkin and Jesse Eisenberg) visiting the childhood home of their great grandmother, learning the best kinds of life-lessons in the most awkward ways.
The Room Next Door is
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and compete in the 2027 Women's World Cup and 2028 Olympics.
But Johnson noted there were still six women's international windows in 2025, plus two before the Asian Cup in 2026 in which to prepare.
"The hard deadline is as soon as possible, and as soon as possible means getting the right person," Johnson told AAP.
"So we have a window in February, and then a window in April. I would hope we at least have confirmed who our coach is by one of those two windows, I hope.
"But again, I don't want to put any hard deadlines because the priority is to get the right person, and the right person is important, right?
"We've got this juggernaut called the Matildas now - the expectations are high.
"We've got a women's
Asian Cup at home that the expectation from the community, as it should be, is that we will win that tournament.
"So we're playing the long game on this one. And it's about getting the right person in, not about the speed of which we make the appointment."
Johnson insists FA are deep into the recruiting process, including interviews and screenings, as they search for the right candidate.
"We've looked under every rock," he said.
an English language drama from Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton as childhood friends who reconnect as one of them is facing the end of their life. Not to be outdone by Pharrell Williams’ esoteric biopic filmed in Lego, Robbie Williams presents his own true(ish) to life story in Better Man, in which he
is portrayed on screen as a talking chimpanzee…no joke. Finally, for those craving a little more reality amidst this season of magic, The Correspondent is the true story of Australian journalist Peter Greste (played by Richard Roxburgh) who was imprisoned in Egypt in 2013 because of his work with Al Jazeera News Group.
By Ramsey VANE-WOOD
SATURDAY 14th December
Individual Stableford & Christmas Ham Day
FIELD | 38 members & 4 visitors.
DIVISION 1 (<15) | Winner Greg Scott (5) 41 Points, Runner Up Robert Richardson (12) 39 Points, 3rd Place David Curry (7) 38 Points
DIVISION 2 (16-36) | Winner Bryson Braham (21) [Dungog] 42 Points, Runner Up David Singles (24) 39 Points, 3rd Place Edwin Orchard (17) 36 Points
BALL COMP | David Bambach (12) 38 Points, Paul Langley (15) 38 Points, Peter Griffin (16) 36 Points, Greg Kellner (17) 36 Points, Timothy Kiem (8) 35 Points, Glenn Davies (6) 35 Points, Mick Mirisch (15) 35 Points, Greg Sainsbury (19) 35 Points, Adele Curry (19) 34 Points, Stephen Watson (14) 34 Points,
"We've looked locally. We've looked globally.
"We've analysed a lot of potential candidates for that role, but we've narrowed it right down and we're focused on getting the person that we think will serve the team the best.
"We're not there yet, but we're certainly getting closer to that point and we'll make the appointment in 2025 as soon as we can.
"We've done hundreds of screenings. And rest assured, we've talked to the right people, and we'll continue to
do so."
Joseph Jackson (19) 34 Points, Allan Mckinnon (12) 33 Points, Clinton Bridge (12) 33 Points, Phillip Watson (25) 33 Points, Ramsey Vane-Wood (9) 33 Points, Paul Monaghan (4) 33 Points.
NEAREST THE PIN| 1st/10th - Glenn Davies (6), 6th/15th - Paul Langley (15), 7th/16th - Robert Richardson (12), 9th/18th - Stephen Watson (14) LONG DRIVE | 3rd/12th - Division 1 - Timothy Kiem (8), Division 2 - Peter Griffin (16)
MEMBERS DRAW | Jackpot - No.40$220.50
MEMBERS EAGLES NEST | Unclaimed - 2 Balls
UPCOMING EVENTS | 21-Dec Stableford & Kevin Rudd Trophy (7:30am shotgun start), 28-Dec Stableford & 2BBB.
FA appears to have entered the market at an awkward time, with many top national team and club coaches already contracted.
"All your top coaches are contracted for long periods at all the best national teams and clubs around the world," Johnson said.
"And if you want to get the right person there's going to be some restrictions."
There remains no preference for either an Australian or foreign coach, with Johnson focused on
securing the right, "tactically astute", successful mentor who can get the best out of the Matildas.
"We're in a local but global sport and since I've been here, we've recruited Australian coaches and we've recruited foreign coaches," Johnson said.
FA has consulted with senior players throughout the process.
"The message has been loud and clear," Johnson said.
"Just get the right person, get the best person."
By Anna HARRINGTON,