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A focus on creativity
By Wendy BUSWELL
GLOUCESTER Creatives
has organised a series of school holiday workshops for young people to
stimulate their creativity.
"Creative expression exercises different parts of your brain and is a great way to encourage out-of-the-box thinking,”
said Louise Watterson, the coordinator of the workshops.
For younger children, a one-hour workshop will guide participants to create their own fantasy gardens using both found and provided objects.
In another workshop, Leanne Barrett plans to create magical doors to attract more fairies to Gloucester.
Children will make two fairy doors: one to take home and one to place around Gloucester.
"We hope local businesses will get involved in this project," Louise told News Of The Area.
"Once the doors are installed, local and visiting children can have fun finding the doors around the town.”
Louise will also lead a workshop applying her new skills in gelli plate printing during a Botanical Printing
workshop for children aged ten and older.
“Gelli plate printing is an excellent introduction to printing, as it is relatively easy yet produces fantastic results,” she said.
Beyond the school holidays, Kidz Club will return to Gloucester Creatives during term time to continue inspiring creativity.
The workshops will explore different cultures and customs through music, dance, art, and crafts, starting with a focus on China to coincide with the Chinese New Year.
There will be lanterns and dragons, a bit of history, and an exploration of Chinese creativity.
"If a community member knows a particular culture, we would love to hear from them," member Jasmine Van Aast said.
"We want the
community to come together through the creative arts."
A recent study by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) stresses the importance of fostering children's creativity.
It highlights that innovation, critical thinking and problemsolving are highly soughtafter skills in the 21st century.
Beyond their economic value, engaging in creative activities also provides educational and well-being benefits. Through creative pursuits, children can experiment, use their imagination, build confidence, and express their individuality.
If you are interested in learning more about the creative opportunities offered by Gloucester Creatives, check out their website.
Former MidCoast councillor farewelled
FORMER MidCoast Councillor and Country Labor candidate for Myall Lakes Dr David Keegan, has been remembered as a passionate advocate for community wellbeing.
The loved and respected former GP was farewelled at a service in Byron Bay following his death on 23 December, aged 67.
Dr Keegan served as a councillor on Greater Taree City Council from 2008-2016 and on
MidCoast Council from 20172021.
Mayor Claire Pontin said he has left a lasting impact on the community.
“As a Councillor, Dr Keegan was always a strong advocate for environmental, wellbeing and financial issues,” she said.
“His tireless service, leadership and commitment to improving the lives of those around him is a testament to his character and legacy.
BUSHFIRE BOOST
FROM Page 1 volume for each property is 100,000 litres (0.1 ML) per year.
“This is a commonsense decision, and it is great to see these amendments now in place for summer.”
The exemption has been made via amendments to the Water Management (General) Regulation 2018.
The water can also be used for training and controlled burning, and for testing equipment, but only when it is carried out under the authority of a firefighting agency such as the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS).
Landholders can also prepare for the threat of bushfires by taking water to store in a tank or dam for future firefighting purposes.
The maximum
“Dr Keegan’s contribution as a respected local doctor and Councillor on Greater Taree City Council and MidCoast Council will be remembered with great appreciation.”
Dr Keegan and his wife Fay moved to the Mid North Coast in 1986, and raised their children Mathew and Jessica at Pampoolah.
In 2015, he ran for the seat of Myall Lakes for the Country Labor Party, polling second behind the Nationals’ Stephen Bromhead.
The NSW Government will carry out targeted periodic surveys of landholders to understand how the exemption is being used to identify the extent and scale of water use.
While landholders are not required to submit reports, they are encouraged to log the volume of water they take under the
exemption, for their own records.
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib, said landholders play an important role in a bushfire response.
“[This] also includes a trial to make it easier for farmers to keep firefighting vehicles on their properties.”
Further information on the exemptions can be found on the NSW Government’s Water website at water.dpie. nsw.gov.au/our-work/ allocations-availability/ drought-and-floods/ water-for-firepreparedness-andfirefighting.
q Dr David Keegan.
Photo: Jessica Keegan, Facebook.
q Leanne Barrett plans to create magical doors to attract more fairies to Gloucester.
q Farmers now have easier access to water to fight bushfires. Photo: NSW Government Water.
Gloucester Tennis Club acing
By John WATTS
THE Gloucester Tennis Club, established in 1923, quickly became (and has remained) a vibrant hub for tennis enthusiasts in the local community.
However by 2020 it became clear that many of the facilities were approaching their use by date, and that it was necessary to carry out an audit of the club’s sustainability going forward.
“This triggered the start of a journey for Gloucester Tennis to explore shortterm goals and long-term
objectives,” explains the Tennis Australia website.
The audit found that many improvements were necessary, and the club’s first ever business plan was prepared.
In 2021 the business plan enabled the club to obtain a government grant of $250,000 which was used to resurface nine clay courts and upgrade to LED lighting on the courts, with new poles and wiring.
However, the club is not resting on its laurels and its facilities are set for further improvements in 2025 with the upgrade of three old
synthetic courts to hard courts, and the creation of four new pickleball courts.
Pickleball, which can be said to be an amalgam of badminton and tennis, is where two or four players use a paddle to hit a perforated ball back and forth over a net, on a court smaller than a tennis court.
“Pickleball is the fastest
growing sport in Australia,” said Steve Munn, President of Gloucester Tennis.
“It is particularly suited to the older and less physically agile players.”
Vision impaired tennis will also be a big winner this year with the three new tennis courts lined for that sport.
“Gloucester Tennis
Club currently has a world champion in vision impaired tennis, Courtney Webeck, who has thrown her support behind the upgrade and is looking forward to being able to train and play here at home, with the potential for future vision impaired tennis tournaments to be held here,” said Steve.
Autumn tennis
Fresh ideas about Aboriginal culture and
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we are Australian,” the book’s early pages read.
Josh was born in Gloucester where his parents grew up, and where both sets of grandparents lived their whole lives.
His parents later moved to Sydney where his mum was studying to become a school teacher.
When he was a young child Josh and his family moved to the town of Boorowa in the south west slopes of NSW, where he developed a fascination with
agriculture and its impacts.
“I became enthralled in the world that surrounded the small town I grew up in, literally watching our local economy be built and thrive on the sheep’s back right in front of me,” Josh writes in the book’s introduction.
When he was ten the family moved to Bulahdelah, where he completed his schooling before heading to Newcastle University to study law and accounting.
As a child Josh was aware of his Aboriginal
heritage, but it was not until high school that he really began to delve more deeply into Indigenous history, his family’s background and their connection to the land.
His interest was also increased when his father Andrew Gilbert became chair of the local Aboriginal Land Council.
In his fourth year of universityJosh attended a young farmers’ activity and had a light bulb moment where he realised that agriculture, rather than law, was the path for him.
He promptly dropped out of law school, however continued his accounting studies.
Josh is now a beef farmer and working towards his PhD in agriculture.
He is also undertaking studies in regenerative agriculture.
In his book Josh draws on his skills in agriculture and his knowledge of Indigenous history, particularly the impact of colonisation on his ancestors and the Aboriginal community more broadly, to develop an agricultural definition
competitions for mixed or women start in early February, with enquiries to Steve 0429 477 128 (mixed) or Lorraine 6558 1433 (women).
Social tennis is from 8am on Tuesday mornings, and coaching by Greg Billingham is available on 0414 552 966.
farming
for Australia.
“Josh seeks to provide a new understanding that Australians, as a nation of farmers and land managers, need to develop our agricultural system into one where Indigenous and Western knowledge converge,” explains the publisher’s blurb.
“So that we can create a truly Australian agricultural yarn –one that we all build together.”
The book, published by Penguin, will hit bookshops on 27 May.
q Josh’s book cover.
q Volunteers laying lines for vision impaired courts.
q Unloading new LED light poles.
Recon run for 48th Karuah River Rally
By Sue STEPHENSON
ORGANISERS of the annual Karuah River Rally Run will be riding into Dungog this weekend to ensure all is ready for next month’s annual event.
Rob Lovett of the BMW Touring Club of NSW (BMWTC) told News Of The Area that the visit is a recon run (reconnaissance) ahead of the main ride and rally between 7-9 February.
Mr Lovett and several other club members will liaise with the Dungog Fire Brigade, RFS, SES, Ambulance and local police to share their plans for the rally.
A flyer will also be shared with the Dungog Information Centre, with previous feedback welcoming the business and promotional benefits the rally brings to
the town.
This will be the 48th year of the rally, which is held in the Chichester State Forest, 31kms north of Dungog.
The ride there covers some of the best sealed and unsealed roads in NSW with the final section to the campsite being 15km of Forestry dirt road.
All sorts of riders and their motorbikes (and sometimes sidecars) take part in the moto-camping weekend, converging on the Frying Pan Creek campground for what is described as a “back to basics” event that is even held in wet and soggy conditions.
This year’s event coincides with the 60th anniversary of the BMWTC of NSW.
It launched the Karuah River Rally in 1978 (on the Australia Day weekend) after
acquiring the Australia Day Rally from the Four Owners Club of NSW.
The Australia Day Rally was also held at Frying Pan Creek prior to 1978 and it has been held there ever since, with the exception of 1984 and 2017.
“Many riders consider it a testament of stamina and riding skills to get through under demanding conditions such as heavy rain, but of course, there are practical limits,” Mr Lovett said.
“Most Karuah attendees are experienced riders for which motorcycle rallies are an intrinsic lifestyle – but the average age is creeping up and is probably around the 60s.
“For many, getting the rally badge is a prized possession.”
ago occurred when a fully restored WW2 BMW turned up (causing something of a sensation).”
“We have also had riders from the US, the UK and Germany.
“One highlight some years
Attendees often ride from WA, SA, Victoria and Queensland to attend the rally and a number of riders have attended every event.
THE region’s farmers are being reminded of changes to the storage of firearms and the rules around summer weed spraying.
Port Stephens Hunter
Police District is alerting gun owners to check the updated fact sheets on safe storage requirements, following recent changes to the Firearms Act 1996.
These apply to firearms and ammunition, and to paintball permit holders, and can be found on the NSW Police website at police.nsw. gov.au/online_services/ firearms/safe_storage.
Meanwhile, NSW Farmers' Agricultural Science Committee Chair Alan Brown, said that as property-owners prepare to tackle the spread
Disability
Mr Lovett said the rally focuses on the social aspects of motorbike touring and does not include organised entertainment or competitions.
The BMWTC NSW donates to the Royal Flying Doctor Service and motorcycle rider accident rehabilitation, and has previously donated to the Dungog SES.
Reminders for region’s farmers
of summer weeds, they should remain mindful of several key precautions to avoid off-target spray drift.
This occurs when agricultural chemicals or vapour become airborne and drift outside the target area.
It can happen if chemicals are applied at the wrong time of day, or during the wrong weather conditions.
“Simple steps such as using the appropriate spray nozzle and spraying as close to the target as possible go a long way when it comes to preventing drift,” Mr Brown said.
“Monitoring weather conditions regularly while spraying is also crucial. While we all want to get the job done, it’s vital that you stop spraying as soon as conditions become unfavourable.
“Understanding the impact of new adjuvants and formulations of popular chemicals when selecting your spray mix is also essential to reducing spray drift.
Mr Brown said consulting an agronomist for the latest advice and continued vigilance was key to preventing damage to crops.
“Previous seasons saw significant damage as a result of off-target spray drift incidents, so it’s vital that we stay alert and take the relevant precautions.
“Failure to do so can have extensive repercussions on not just production and profitability, but livelihoods, relationships and communities - for years to come.”
Compulsory record keeping of pesticide use is required in NSW, with records to be made within 48 hours and kept for three years.
A sample pesticide application record is available on the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) website.
*If you have been affected by spray drift, report the incident to the EPA on 131 555 as soon as possible.
q One of the updated fact sheets on firearms storage in NSW. Image: NSW Police.
q The ride and rally is organised by the BMW Touring Club of NSW but is open to all riders.
Pollies sharpen pitch as pseudo-election campaign heats up
By Dominic GIANNINI and Tess IKONOMOU, AAP
STRUGGLING Australians are being promised more help as Labor pushes to "build Australia's future" while the Liberals pledge to get the country "back on track".
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has given a glimpse into the Liberals' campaign mantra as the unofficial election campaign ramps up and leaders and senior ministers hit the road.
Mr Dutton criticised Labor's energy bill subsidy, branding it a "sugar hit" and said while people appreciated the support, it kept interest rates higher for longer.
He also criticised the government's handling of inflation and the economy.
The opposition leaderwho voted against the $300 energy rebate - remained coy about what his party would offer voters at the federal election, which is due by late May.
"We'll do what we can
afford," he told ABC radio on Monday.
"We'll manage the economy effectively and we'll make the decisions that will bring inflation down, interest rates down."
Mr Dutton also pledged more gas in the energy grid to cut prices.
He launched the campaign in the Melbourne seat of Chisholm, which the Liberals are fighting to take back from Labor.
Victoria is seen as vital for his bid to land Australia's top job, as he eyes off seats to pick up after the Liberal Party went backwards in the 2022 election.
The "let's get Australia back on track" slogan replicated the New Zealand National Party's electionwinning rhetoric and has been likened to Donald Trump's "make America great again".
"What it means is that we want to help families who have really struggled under this government," Mr Dutton said.
After a week on the road
across Western Australia, northern Queensland and the Northern Territory, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese convened his first cabinet meeting of 2025 with senior ministers in Canberra on Monday.
Health Minister
Mark Butler criticised Mr Dutton for opposing the government's cost of living relief measures in parliament and not offering any policies in a signature campaign speech.
"It reflects this extraordinary arrogance that Peter Dutton thinks he can skate to victory at the upcoming election simply on rhetoric and sledging," he said.
Mr Butler criticised Mr Dutton for freezing the Medicare rebate during his tenure as health minister, during which he also tried to impose a $7 co-payment for people visiting the GP.
"(It's) a record that Australia's doctors described as the worst health minister in the history of Medicare," Mr Butler said.
Authorised by Dave Layzell MP,
q Anthony Albanese takes a selfie during a sod turning event in Perth. Photo: AAP Image/Aaron Bunch.
q Peter Dutton arrives at a Liberal Party campaign rally in Melbourne. Photo: AAP Image/Diego Fedele.
New patients continue struggle to find bulk-billing GPs
By Alex MITCHELL, AAP
FEWER GP clinics than ever will take new bulk-billed customers and out-of-pocket
charges continue to rise, in data labelled concerning but not surprising.
Healthcare directory Cleanbill's annual survey
of nearly 7000 GP clinics found Australia's bulk-billing rate had plummeted to 20.7 percent at the start of 2025, down from 35.7 per cent two
years earlier.
Nationally, the average out-of-pocket cost for patients increased four per cent year-on-year, with the average charge $43.38 in 2025.
Remarkably, the study found no Tasmanian clinics that would bulk bill a new adult patient without concessions, with that state also having the largest average out-of-pocket cost at $54.26.
Over Cleanbill's three annual surveys, every state has seen an annual decrease to its bulk-billing rate combined with an increase to the average out-of-pocket cost.
Cleanbill founder James Gillespie said the data made it easy to see why Australians with health complaints were increasingly opting out of seeing a doctor.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics' patient experiences survey released in November found about 1.5 million people did not attend a GP with a health complaint due to cost.
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"The data is absolutely concerning, but it's not particularly surprising… anyone who's gone to see a GP in recent years knows how few bulk-billing clinics remain and how high outof-pocket costs can be," Mr Gillespie told AAP.
"As bulk-billing rates continue to slide and outof-pocket costs continue to increase, it's unsurprising that more Australians than ever before are delaying or avoiding seeing a GP because of concerns surrounding cost."
Health Minister Mark Butler disputed Cleanbill's figures, which are considerably lower than the government's official bulkbilling rate of 77.2 percent in November.
Government figures show the ratio of all individual GP visits that were bulk-billed, compared with Cleanbill's study of clinics that would bulk-bill a new adult patient without concessions.
"Official data shows our record investment to strengthen Medicare has stopped the free-fall in bulk billing that was created under the Liberal and Nationals government," Mr Butler said.
"Every state and territory now has more bulk billing, with the largest rise in some states which have historically struggled with lower rates of bulk billing (but) we know there's more to do to keep strengthening Medicare after a decade of cuts and neglect."
The federal government tripled bulk-billing incentives in 2023 for pensioners, concession card holders and children, meaning GPs received a $21 bonus in cities and almost $40 in regional areas.
Given that lifted rates, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president Michael Wright said an increase in Medicare funding should be front-ofmind heading to this year's federal election.
"Medicare has been underfunded for decades… today's patient rebates don't come close to the cost of care, so people are paying more out-of-pocket, it's harder for GPs to bulk bill," he told AAP.
"When people can't see their GP or delay care due to costs, their health gets worse and they are more likely to end up in hospitals… that's bad for their health, and costs taxpayers more."
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q People are paying more to see the doctor as the bilk-billing rate for new patients plummets. Photo: Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS.
BEST ON THE BOX
SUNDAY
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE!
TEN, 7pm
Robert Irwin wasn’t in the running to be named “King of the Jungle” last year, but season 10 of this celebrity reality staple was certainly the young presenter’s crowning glory, netting him a Gold Logie nomination. Back for another instalment of jungle hijinks with co-host Julia Morris (pictured, with Irwin), the wildlife warrior continues to breathe fresh air into the franchise in 2025, along with a new cast of stars entering the Kruger National Park camp tonight.
FRIDAY, January 17
6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden: The 18th Century. (R) Monty Don visits Rousham House.
8.30 Murder In Provence. (Final, Mav, R)
A love affair seems to be at the heart of a young woman’s death in a nearby town.
10.00 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World: Berlin. (Final, PG, R) Joanna Lumley concludes her journey.
10.50 ABC Late News.
11.05 Grand Designs: Norwich. (R)
11.55 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)
12.40 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
5.00 Rage. (PG)
WEDNESDAY
ELSBETH
TEN, 9pm
In a change from the usual gritty detective fare, this quirky comedy drama is not only a colourful cupcake of a crime procedural but strays from the “whodunnit” format, instead telling viewers who the baddie is from the beginning of an episode and then working out how to catch them. It all revolves around Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston, pictured), formerly a cartoonish defence lawyer occasionally seen in
who has just been appointed as an “outside observer” working alongside the NYPD. Elsbeth’s astute observational skills and unconventional approach bring a lot of fun to crime-solving in a series that is all its own. In tonight’s premiere, Elsbeth ruffles feathers while investigating the death of a drama student.
THURSDAY
THE DARKNESS
SBS, 9.30pm
It’s no shock this grim but engrossing Nordic noir series is essential
The
What’s Eating Gilbert ) behind the camera and his real-life wife, the always-wonderful pictured) in the lead role. Set in Iceland and with the backdrop of a refugee crisis taking place in the country, DI Hulda Hermannsdóttir (Olin) and partner Lukas (Jack Bannon) must investigate a kidnapping, with only a vague description from the kidnapped woman’s son to go on. However, it’s not long before they realise this crime is inextricably linked to another recent case they’ve worked on, as a sordid web of intrigue in Reykjavík grows ever deeper.
Rally. Stage 11. H’lights. 6.00 Sunrise. 9.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 10.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. One Day International. Australia v England. Game 3. 2.00 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. One Day International. Australia v England. Game 3. 4.00 Seven News At 4. 5.00 The Chase Australia. 6.00 Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 6. From Melbourne Park. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 6. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by Roz Kelly and James Bracey.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R) Presented by Marc Fennell. 6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 MOVIE: The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. (2008, R) A man ages in reverse. Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett.
10.30 SBS World News Late.
11.00 De Gaulle. (Ma)
12.00 Kin. (MA15+lv, R)
2.40 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
3.30 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.00 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 37. Sydney Sixers v Sydney Thunder. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder.
11.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) Dr Harry Cooper helps clingy cavaliers.
12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 1. Highlights. 1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 6. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey.
11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late night 6. From Melbourne Park.
12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Iggy helps a family come to terms with their deaf child’s inability to communicate.
1.00 First On Scene. (Maln) Documents stories behind the headlines.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) A dog goes missing in the park.
4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Drive TV. (R)
Junior. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 Teen Titans Go! 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.50 Robot Wars. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs. ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Hart Of Dixie. 2.00 Bewitched. 2.30 I Dream Of Jeannie. 3.00 The Nanny. 3.30
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: Cast Away. (2000, Ma, R) A workaholic executive becomes stranded on a deserted tropical island after a plane crash. Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Nick Searcy. 10.20 10’s Late News. Comprehensive coverage of local, national and international news, as well as the latest sport and weather.
The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) Hosted by Stephen Colbert. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R)
SATURDAY, January 18
6.00 Brian Cox: Life Of A Universe: End Of Days. (Final, R) Brian Cox looks at how the universe will end.
6.30 Back Roads: Camperdown, Victoria. (PG, R) Presented by Kerry Staight.
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Beyond Paradise. A painting disappears.
8.30 Vera. (Mad, R) Vera and the team investigate the murder of an addiction support worker.
10.05 Miniseries: Until I Kill You. (Mal, R) Charts the story of Delia Balmer. 11.35 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
ABC FAMILY (22)
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 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.55 MOVIE: The Boy In The Dress. (2014) 8.55 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.40 Speechless. 10.00 Officially Amazing. 10.30 Teen Titans Go! 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Magical Train Journeys In Switzerland.
8.30 Cotswolds And Beyond With Pam Ayres. (PG, R)
9.20 Great Australian Walks With Julia Zemiro. (PGa, R)
10.15 Great Australian Railway Journeys. (R)
11.25 MOVIE: Radioactive. (2019, Mavw, R) 1.25 MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+av, R) 3.20 Love Your Garden. (R) 4.15
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Border Security: International. (PGadl) An American citizen returns from Russia.
7.30 MOVIE: Kindergarten Cop. (1990, Mv, R) A detective goes undercover as a teacher. Arnold Schwarzenegger. 9.50 MOVIE: True Lies. (1994, Mlsv, R) A secret agent’s wife is caught up in his latest mission. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis.
12.50 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 2. Highlights.
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. Australian Open. Night 7. From Melbourne Park.
11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late night 7. From Melbourne Park.
12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) The staff grapples with the aftermath of the Supreme Court abortion rights decision.
1.00 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PG) Religious program.
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands Summer Series. (PG)
6.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Follows the staff at the Animal Welfare League as they try to find the right fit for a father and son duo.
8.30 The Dog House. (PGa, R) A dog goes on a charm offensive. Determined to prove that it is young at heart, a pooch enjoys a game of tennis with a possible new family. A lovable goofball sends a couple into a spin. 9.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mlm, R) Ambulance NSW responds to calls about an 88-year-old with a severe head wound. 10.30 Ambulance UK. (Mm, R) A collision stretches resources to the limit. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Petite
SUNDAY, January 19
6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand. (Final, Ml) Miriam Margolyes journey ends.
8.30 Miniseries: Until I Kill You. (Malv) Having escaped with her life, Delia lies in a critical condition in hospital as police search for Sweeney.
10.05 MOVIE: Mystery Road. (2013, Malv, R) An Indigenous detective investigates a murder. Aaron Pedersen. 12.05 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
4.05 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.05 The Great Acceleration. (PG, R)
ABC FAMILY (22)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (Final, PG, R)
8.30 One Mind, One Heart. (PG)
10.05 Stopping The Steal. (Mal, R) 11.45 The Choice 2024: Harris Vs Trump. (PGa, R)
1.45 The VP Choice: Vance Vs Walz. (Ml, 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 News.
6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The
And
And
7.30
Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts:
6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45
7.00 Supertato. 7.05
Rocket. 7.20
The Sheep. 7.35 Moominvalley. 8.00 The Secret Life Of Our Pets. 8.50 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.35 Speechless. 9.55 Doctor Who. 11.05 Late Programs.
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Maman. (2021, PG, French) 7.25 The Crossing. (2020, PG, Norwegian) 9.15 U-96, The True Story Of Das Boot. 10.20 A Beautiful Mind. (2001, M) 12.50pm Odd Thomas. (2013, M) 2.40 December Boys. (2007, PG) 4.40 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 6.40 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 Beau Is Afraid. (2023) 11.45 Piercing. (2018, MA15+) 1.15am High Ground. (2020, MA15+) 3.10 Late Programs. 6.40am Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 8.30 Bright Star. (2009, PG) 10.40 Proof Of Life. (2000, M) 1.10pm The Two Faces Of January. (2014, M) 3.00 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 4.45 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 6.35 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 8.30 The Voyeurs. (2021, MA15+) 10.40 Luzzu. (2021, M, Maltese) 12.30am The Orphanage. (2019, M, Dari) 2.10 Late Programs.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 40. Melbourne Stars v Hobart Hurricanes. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game. 11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) Interview with James Packer and Robbie Williams.
12.00 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s. Stage 3. Highlights.
1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Hosted by Greg Grainger.
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
6am
Austn Open. Afternoon 7. 7.00 Young Sheldon. 7.30 MOVIE: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald. (2018, M) 10.10 MOVIE: Mortal Kombat. (2021, MA15+) 12.10am The Originals. 2.00
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 8. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late night 8. From Melbourne Park.
12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mdm, R) Max learns about the bequest office.
1.00 First On Scene. (MA15+av) Documents stories behind the headlines.
1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program.
4.30 GolfBarons. (PGl, R) A panel of experts discusses golf.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the day’s news.
7.00 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (Return, PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 The Graham Norton Show. (Mhs) Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Sigourney Weaver, Nicholas Hoult, Jamie Oliver, Lolly Adefope and Coldplay. 10.10 MOVIE: Mafia
MONDAY, January 20
6.00
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 Dr Karl’s How Things
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Hunt For Truth: Tasmanian Tiger. (Ml, R)
8.30 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You. (M)
9.30 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGal, R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Clean Sweep. (Mals)
12.00 Wisting. (MA15+als, R)
12.55 Faking Hitler. (Ml, R)
2.45 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage. (Mas, R) 3.40 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Cash experiences a flashback.
7.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Twenty20 International Series. Australia v England. Game 1.
10.30 Motorway Patrol. (PGa) A driver decides to off-road it. 11.00 Highway Cops. (PG)
11.30 Born To Kill? Peter Moore – The Man In Black. (Mav, R)
12.30 Wild Tokyo. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
3.00 US Presidential Inauguration.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 9. From Melbourne Park. Hosted by James Bracey. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late night 9. From Melbourne Park.
12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R)
Max takes a chance with Wilder.
1.00 Casualty 24/7. (Mm, R) A 76-year-old who is a full-time carer for his wife is in agony after an accident at home.
2.00 Family Law. (Mas, R) Abby fights for her client’s right to know her biological child, who was switched at birth.
3.00 US Presidential Inauguration. Coverage of Donald Trump’s inauguration. 5.00 Today.
6.00 Deal Or No Deal. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 I’m A Celebrity…
6am Cheerful
Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 6.50 Breaker Morant. (1980, PG) 8.50 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 10.35 Murder By Decree. (1979, M) 12.50pm The Orphanage. (2019, M, Dari) 2.30 Weekend At Bernie’s. (1989, PG) 4.20 White Lion. (2010, PG) 6.00 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 7.40 Arctic. (2018, M) 9.30 Stay. (2005) 11.30 Late Programs.
TUESDAY, January 21
In New Zealand. (Final, Ml, R) 10.50 ABC Late News. 11.10 Murder In Provence. (Final, Mav, R) 12.35 Grand Designs. (R) 1.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
8.35 Stock Aitken Waterman: Legends Of Pop. (PG, R)
9.55 The Artist’s View. (PGal, R) 10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Beyond Signs. (MA15+a)
11.55 Christian. (MA15+v, R)
2.55 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R)
3.45 Make Me A Dealer. (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) Summer Bay celebrates the opening of the new Bait Shop. Eden waits at Tim’s side. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Qualifier. 11.00 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of The Qualifier. 11.30 Lockerbie. (Final, PGalv, R) The court awaits the verdict tensely.
12.35 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 1. Highlights.
1.35 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 10. From Melbourne Park. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late night 10. From Melbourne Park. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (Mam, R) Max helps an ICU intern.
First On Scene. (Mv)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Our State On A Plate. (PG, R) Sophie Budd explores a brewery. 3.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R) 4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30 GolfBarons. (PG, R)
Today Early News. 5.30 Today.
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6am RabbitProof Fence. (2002, PG) 6.40 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 8.30 Leap Year. (2010, PG) 10.25 Luzzu. (2021, M, Maltese) 12.15pm The Bribe Of Heaven. (2016, M, Spanish) 1.55 Cheerful Weather For The Wedding. (2012, PG) 3.45 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 5.40 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 7.30 The Furnace. (2020, M) 9.40 Son Of A Gun. (2014, MA15+) 11.40 Late Programs.
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WEDNESDAY,
January 22
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Hey Duggee. 5.55 Paddington. 6.05 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 7.00 The Deep. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Operation Ouch! 8.35 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R)
Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (Ms, R)
The Night Manager. (Masv)
10.35 SBS World News Late. 11.05 Pagan Peak. (Mav) 11.55 Rogue Heroes. (Malv, R) 1.00 Soldiers. (Malv, R)
2.50 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R) 3.40 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.30 Peer To Peer. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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5.50 Alone. 7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 1982: The Greatest Geek Year Ever. 9.15 MOVIE: Attack Force Z. (1981) 11.00 MOVIE: Son Of A Gun. (2014,
6am The 400
Blows. (1959, PG, French) 7.40 Oliver! (1968, PG) 10.20 Arctic. (2018, M) 12.10pm Stay. (2005) 2.10 Rabbit-Proof Fence. (2002, PG) 3.50 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 5.40 The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 7.30 The Glorias. (2020, M) 10.10
THURSDAY,
January 23
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) Rose is overruled. 7.30 Cricket. Big Bash League. The Knockout. 11.00 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of The Knockout. 11.30 Unbelievable Moments Caught On Camera. (PGa, R)
12.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 2. Highlights. 1.30 Black-ish. (PGa, R)
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 11. From Melbourne Park. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late night 11. From Melbourne Park. 12.00 New Amsterdam. (MA15+am, R) Helen Sharpe returns to New York.
1.00 Hello SA. (PG, R) The team pays a visit to a very special farm.
1.30 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)
4.30 GolfBarons. (PG)
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
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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 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.20 72 Cutest Animals. 9.45 Doctor Who. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Outback Adventures In Western Australia.
8.30 Silk Road From Above. (R)
9.30 The Darkness. (Malv)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Divided We Stand. (Premiere, Mal)
12.45 Blanca. (Madlv, R)
2.45 Home Is Where The Art Is. (R)
3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)
4.55 Destination Flavour Down Under Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Homicide: Life On The Street. 12.55am MOVIE: All The Beauty And The Bloodshed. (2022, MA15+) 3.10 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PG) 7.30 Cricket. The Women’s Ashes. Twenty20 International Series. Australia v England. Game 2. 10.30 Seven’s Cricket: The Spin. A deep dive into the world of cricket. 11.15 Pam & Tommy. (MA15+adls) Tommy confronts Rand.
12.15 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Men’s. Stage 3. Highlights.
1.15 Black-ish. (PGa, R)
2.00 Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late night 12.
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LEASE OF ROAD RESERVE
Notice of Intention to Lease Part of Barrington Street Gloucester
In accordance with Sections 154 & 156 of the Roads Act 1993, MidCoast Council gives notice of its intention to enter into a licence agreement with the adjoining property owner (Lot 4 Sec H DP 192505) over the unformed part of the Road Reserve known as Barrington Street, Gloucester, for a period of three (3) years for the purpose of grazing.
Submissions may be made in writing (quoting ref. LIC2025/BARRINGTON) to Council and lodged on or before 21 February 2025. Further information on the proposal can be obtained from Council’s Property Officers on 7955 7777.
DEAR Jasminda,
TWICE now during the holidays I have been beeped while waiting at the roundabout.
I have been driving for decades but I am always wary of roundabouts and sometimes completely change my travel route to avoid them. I think in both cases I was in the right. Can you clear up the rules for me?
Gilly W.
Dear Gilly,
There are pages and diagrams on the NSW
government website devoted to roundabout rules, but I find none of these as useful as the advice my dad gave me which was: 'treat everyone like a bloody moron, because half of them are; unless you can see the whites of their eyes, don't trust their blinker'.
In the holiday season, many people are still coming down off their rum ball/ espresso martini high and don't have their wits about them.
|Some use their indicator in a very casual way and others don't use it at all.
You just can't trust that drivers are going to exit the roundabout before you enter it, and you could be in danger of being t-boned.
The main rule is to give way to traffic already on the roundabout, and this is all very
well and good when motorists are driving in a calm and considerate manner, but it's not worth risking an accident entering a roundabout when cars are about to enter to your right and are driving at a speed that would cause a collision. What should be a seamless and graceful glide around the roundabout morphs into a fistshaking, horn-honking mosh pit in the Christmas holidays and extra caution is advised. Whatever you do, don't get agitated with the cars behind you and definitely don't exit your vehicle, stomp up to their car and administer the wind-down-your-window-andlet's-see-how-brave-you-arethen-you-clown gesture, as tempting as that may be. It's not worth the stress of an altercation and you really will be holding up the flow of traffic.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
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Open category prizes are Shop MidCoast vouchers valued at: 1st Prize - $300, 2nd Prize - $200, 3rd Prize$100.
Mental health patients thrown 'under the bus'
By Savannah MEACHAM, AAP
Beckie’s adoption fee is $450
Vaccinated, Desexed Age - 8 months
Kevin’s adoption fee is $450
Beckie is the ultimate human companion. She’d much rather spend her time snuggling up to people than playing with other dogs.
Kevin is an incredibly sweet boy who loves human attention & affection. We’ve found he’s very excitable with certain toys and he loves to play with them. While he can jump up when he gets overly excited, he’s mostly a very gentle boy just looking for love.
THE PERFECT HOME FOR BECKIE:
Beckie will thrive in a quiet, loving home with plenty of affection and companionship.
Kevin tested well with other dogs at the facility. When a small dog tried to eat him, he immediately backed away to avoid a confrontation. He has also been socialised with French Bulldogs. We believe Kevin would be suitable to live with other dogs, or be a spoiled “only child”.
ENTER your photos in MidCoast Council’s Southern Estuaries photography competition before Wednesday 26 March 2025 for your chance to win up to $300 in Shop MidCoast vouchers.
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Upload up to ten photos of the southern estuaries related to the theme “My favourite things to do at our lakes, rivers and lagoons are…” to https://haveyoursay. midcoast.nsw.gov.au/ oursouthernestuaries.
Selected photos will be exhibited as part of a touring exhibit in 2025 and will also be used in the Southern Estuaries Coastal Management Program which will be going out for community feedback in 2025.
AUSTRALIA’S most populous state is accused of abandoning mental health patients by failing to meet pay demands to retain psychiatrists.
The NSW government has conceded some 200 psychiatrists have resigned - about half the workforce - due to pay negotiations stalling and the growing pressure of staff shortages.
Health Minister Ryan Park admitted the mass resignation will have an impact across the system, not just on mental health patients.
A secure yard where she can chase balls and stretch her legs is a must, as well as daily walks to keep her happy and healthy. While she’s happy to hang out with other dogs, her heart is set on human connection. Apply to adopt Beckie today.
Kevin has shown signs of prey drive with cats & pocket pets. Because of this we are recommending a home with no small animals.
The photography competition is open to anyone who uses the region’s southern estuaries including Black Head Lagoon, Khappinghat Creek, Wallis Lake, Smiths Lake, Lower Myall River, Karuah River, Kore Kore Creek and North
Photos can be used from any time period including any historical photographs from your family albums showing how the estuaries have been used and loved over time.
There are two categories to enter, the Junior Category
The photography competition will be judged by a panel of judges, including industry professionals who will award the winner of each category.
This project is supported by the NSW Government through its Coast and Estuary Program.
However, the government will not agree to the 25 percent pay increase demand which Mr Park says adds up to an extra $90,000 on each salary.
Mr Park said the government simply cannot afford to pay the healthcare professionals so much.
To enquire more or to meet Kevin, please call 0499 900 272 or email ccacfpetadoptions@gmail.com and speak to one of our friendly staff. Kevin is currently located in East Maitland.
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Man faces court after 98 roos found dead on army base
By Mark RUSSELL, AAP
A MAN accused of shooting dead 98 kangaroos on an army base denies all charges against him.
Joey Pace, 43, of Williamtown, appeared briefly in Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday after being arrested by a police rural crime prevention team in the NSW Hunter Valley.
Defence lawyer Glenn Kable told the court Pace would be pleading not guilty to all charges.
Magistrate Gregory Moore adjourned the case to August 26 for hearing and continued Pace's bail.
Mr Moore ordered police to provide Pace with the brief of evidence against him by May 1.
Police raided Pace's property at Williamtown in December and allegedly seized three firearms following the discovery of the dead kangaroos on the Singleton army base in October.
A number of firearms were also seized from a second Hunter property.
A firearms suspension notice has been issued.
Pace has been charged with six offences including aggravated animal cruelty between October 1 and October 8 at Broke, discharging a firearm on
the Singleton military base, trespassing on commonwealth land and harming or attempting to harm protected animals, namely the 98 kangaroos.
He is also accused of failing to ensure a Stirling 20 rifle was kept safely at Williamtown on December 20, 2024, and not having approved storage for ammunition when being the holder of a category A or B licence.
Police were called in to investigate after the dead kangaroos as well as an ammunition box and two cartridges were found on the Singleton army base on October 8.
Pace refused to comment outside court.
"To have a wage increase of 25 percent on an individual who's earning multiple hundreds of thousands of dollars a year is substantial for any government of any political persuasion, and that is simply not possible," he said.
He has begged the state's psychiatrists to reconsider their resignations or any who are yet to hand in their notices to think again.
"Please don't do this, remain at the table, don't do this to patients, don't do this to the healthcare system that I know you love and support, don't do this to your colleagues who I know you value and trust," he told reporters.
A health union said the government has refused to budge in pay negotiations that would help address the growing staff shortages, where one in three psychiatrist positions remains unfilled.
"Instead of dealing with the underlying problem of staff retention and attraction, the Minister for Health seems happy to throw mental health patients, the psychiatry workforce, and doctors in training in NSW under the bus," said Ian Lisser, acting executive director of the Australian Salaried Medical Officers Federation (ASMOF) NSW, the doctors' union.
The union said psychiatrists do not want to resign but have been left with little choice when the government cannot match a salary given in other states.
"(Psychiatrists) have been working in a crumbling system for months, they have been telling Ryan Park the situation is untenable, and now they have been backed into the corner," Mr Lisser said.
As negotiations falter, NSW Health secretary Susan Pearce said the department has been putting contingencies in place for the mass resignation.
This includes engaging with private providers, speaking with the Health Direct service, looking at the Mental Health Line capacity and adjusting workforce models across the state.
However, Ms Pearce remains concerned that 200 resignations will significantly impact the state.
"Despite the plans that we have in place it is very difficult to overnight replace 200 psychiatrists," she said.
The pay dispute is expected to be negotiated in the Industrial Relations Commission this week.
q The photography competition is open to anyone who uses the region’s southern estuaries.
The Big Screen
By Lindsay HALL
WE Live in Time heads the lineup of new releases this week, as well as testing to see whether summer audiences will favour a romantic comedy/tear-jerker.
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh star in this tale of love and loss in which the conceit of the film is that the story unfolds in non-linear fashion.
Jumping from one time period to another and then back again can be a frustrating editing choice, and it is one that does not really benefit this movie.
The stars, however, do have great chemistry and
screen presence, and their charm elevates an otherwise middle-of-the-road script from playwright Nick Payne.
If you’re interested in the next big scare, Wolfman comes to screens from Universal and Blumhouse Productions, with Aussie Leigh Whannel directing.
Following in the formula that made 2020’s The Invisible Man such a hit, this new version of one of the classic Universal Monster films re-contextualises the titular monster as a family man who threatens his loved ones when he falls victim to a terrible curse.
As The Invisible Man served as a metaphor for
toxic masculinity and abusive relationships, Wolfman seems to be doing the same for domestic violence amongst families.
None of this makes it too high-brow for good, oldfashioned scares though, as there’s plenty of opportunities to jump out of your seat.
If you’re in the mood for the kind of film that causes real arguments, Emelia Pérez might interest you.
A Spanish-language film from a French production company, it is adapted from an operetta which was based on a book and comes to screens as a “musical crime comedy”- that sentence has made me dizzy.
Gloucester Parkrun
By Carolyn DAVIES
THE big questions were being asked before Gloucester's
189th parkrun last Saturdaywould the rain hold off for the event? How many would take the chance on the weather
and turn up?
The answers were a rainfree event and 63 people who decided that doing a 5 kilometre walk or run around Gloucester District Park was the best way to start the weekend.
Locals were joined by visitors from Central Coast, Sydney and Brisbane, with a special mention for Tony Hardy who visited from that other Gloucester place (in the UK), on his 293rd parkrun and first time at the Australian version of a Gloucester parkrun.
There were five people enjoying their very first parkun - Liam Wamsley, Lyndall Wamsley, Laura Tidswell, Sequoia Clark and Oliviia Wade - and another six were at their first Gloucester
Webb wins Vets Golf
By Peter WILDBLOOD
ON a rainy and cooler Tuesday 7 January, Denver Webb turned in a neat round of golf for a win in the fourth round of the Gloucester Veterans Summer Cup.
The event was an Individual Stableford with a smallish crowd no doubt determined by the likelihood of a shower or three.
The winner was Denver Webb with a score of 37 points just one point ahead of the leading ball winner Ken Kelly 36, he was followed by Derek Wand and Will Bosma 34 and, on a count back, Anne Wand 33.
Derek Wand hit his tee shot 283 cm from the hole at the 4th and 13th holes to pick up the Nearest-to-the-Pin trophy for the hole. At the 6th and 15th holes Anne Wand,
1220 cm, was closest among the women Veteran golfers. For the men, however, it was a rare dead-heat with
Tony Burnet and Jim Dunn both coming home just 350 cm from the hole.
In short, the premise finds a Mexican crime lord recruiting a lawyer to help him disappear so he can transition to become a woman.
That’s just the beginning of a film that really swings for the fences in terms of style, atmosphere and emotion.
It is aesthetically similar to films like Moulin Rouge, with elaborate musical set pieces and big performances.
Does it work? That is the matter of much debate, as for every award nomination there has been a critic of some aspect of the film.
It is, however, a film that is designed for the big screen, and that will be the best chance you have at deciding whether it’s a film for you.
Sing Sing is the real gem from this week’s slate of releases.
A prison drama inspired
parkrun.
Local Thomas Coombe was the first male home in a time of 19.40, while the first female was visitor Kylie De Mauro in a personal best time of 23.13. There were another six finishing with personal bests - Lisa Peterson, Melissa Wade, Darren Sinclair, Marc Damulder, Carlie Ballard and Lucas Dickson.
It was a multi-tasking day for the volunteers. Steve Robinson managed to fit in a short run before the event, taking secateurs to trim back some tree branches he had noticed were impeding the path of the parkrun, and then handed out finish tokens for his second job of the day.
by the real life Rehabilitation Through the Arts program, the film follows inmates of the titular correctional facility who find meaning and purpose in their efforts to produce a play.
Divine G (Colman Domingo) is a wrongfully imprisoned man seeking to create something special while he works to prove his innocence, but clashes with Divine Eye (Clarence Maclin), a hardened inmate who is slow to see the point of the art they are trying to create.
What has made this a remarkable production is that a number of the performers, including Maclin, are themselves former inmates of the prison and participants in the program - so Divine Eye’s journey of transformation draws on his real-life experiences.
A story of hope with no real villains, this is one that will linger in the heart.
Finally a film that is very hard to describe but I hope everyone will give a chance is Magic Beach, an adaptation of the children's book by Alison Lester.
With no real narrative the film blends several styles of animation and footage to create the fantastical adventures of children who spend their days at the Magic Beach.
Director Robert Connolly has crafted a film that is all about the experience of joy and delight that is unique to childhood.
If you have the book on your kids shelf, take them to see this.
If you don’t… take them anyway.
Jen Sage started with a short walk, taking photographs before morphing into the scanner for the rest of the morning. Dannielle Knudsen volunteered as tailwalker, combining it with
parental responsibilities as her two daughters joined her on the walk.
Volunteer Rod Eckels helped set up the event before he focused on the role of timekeeper.
Gloucester Men's Bowls Report
By George WISEMANTEL
A FIELD of 24 players turned out for Thursday social bowls with the winners being Kevin Everett, Col Beattie, Paul (the Barrington champion) Sheridan cruising to a comfortable victory over George Wisemantel, Chris Pritchard, Micheal Way 23-14 (17+9) runners up were Tony Tersteeg, Vic Hebblewhite, Norm McLeod def Robert Hayes, Jim Henderson, Harry Cox 24-17 (17+7) Mark Tull,
Adrian Rovere, Rob Cushway collected five shots on the last end to def Mark Groves, Andrerw Henderson, Max Stevens 29-23 (17+6) and Col Hebblewhite, Peter Sansom, Dennis Bartlett def Bruce Wilson, Terry Carson, Alex Laurie 19-18 (15+1)
Saturday mixed bowls had a field of nineteen with the super combination of Ian Tull and Julie Kriss winning the major prize 31-12 (18+19) over Chris Pritchard and Anne Andrews, runners up were John Andrews, Joy Hurworth def Steve Kriss, Jenny Stevens
27-9 (16+18), Adriane Rovere, Dennis Bartlett, Don Beament def George Wisemantel, Ben Philpott, Debbie Cushway 22-14 (16+8) and Stephen Hurworth, Bev Murray, Terry Davies (swinger) def Di Pritchard Jody Thompson, Terry Davies 18-12 (15+6) The mixed fours draw has been completed so check the board for your first round match on Sunday 19 January 2025 and the entry sheet is on the board for the ever popular Australia Day Bowls triples event.
Stableford success
the club’s women golfers was won, again, by Dale Rabbett.
502 cm from the hole respectively.
The long drive trophies at the 8th and 17th holes were won by Dave Parish in A grade, John Parish in B grade, and Lawrence Smith C grade; the long drive for
The Super Sevens for the week ending Friday 10 January was won by Graeme Marsh with 18 points; balls were won by Craig McLeod and Rod Burrows 17 and by Paul Blanch and Ken Kelly 16 on a count back from the field. On Saturday 18 January the Lower North Coast District Golf Association will sponsor an Individual Stableford, and the following Saturday Graeme Marsh and D&B Plumbing will sponsor a Four Ball Better Ball Stableford.
q Tony Burnet, Jim Dun, Gai Falla, Denver Webb.
q Running by the river
q The sprint to the finish.
Stableford success
By Peter WILDBLOOD
THE top score in the Gloucester Tyre & Auto sponsored event at the Gloucester Golf Club on Saturday 11 January was turned in by Ryan Yates with wins also accruing to Shane Crichton, Mitch Andrews and Karen Howarth.
The event was an Individual Stableford across three grades for the men players and one for women.
After the heavy rain of the previous three days the course looked in great condition even if it was playing a little heavy on the day.
The winner in A grade was Shane Crichton by virtue of his 37 points and a multiple count back ahead of Greg West and Jamie Andrews.
In B grade, the steadily
improving Mitch Andrews headed the grade also with 37 points while Ryan Yates in C grade turned in the top score of the day with his 39 points; the leading player among the women was Karen Howarth also scoring 37 points. Balls were won by Ryan Yates 39, Shane Crichton, Greg West, Jami Andrews, Mitch Andrews and Karen Howarth 37, Ben Veitch and Mark Stone 36 and Geoff Reynolds 35. The Nearest-to-the-Pin at the 4th and 13th holes were won by Shane Crichton, 76 cm, in A grade, and Laurence Smith, 528 cm, in C grade. At the 6th and 15th holes the three grades and women golfers were represented by Greg West, Mitch Andrews, Ryan Yates and Karen Howarth; they finished 195 cm, 453 cm, 435 cm and
