Gloucester District News Of The Area 1 JANUARY 2025 by News Of The Area

By Wendy BUSWELL

This group of

This year, the Mini Vinnies supported several causes, including Save the Rhinos, turtles, Dolly's Dream Foundation, and the Black Dog Institute.

"The students have raised over $1600, which

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By John WATTS

q The Mini Vinnies students with Jenny Wardle (left) from Gloucester Charities and Anna Burley, CEO of Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group. Photo: supplied.

John Watts: My end of year thoughts

By John WATTS

writing for News Of The Area I have been amazed at the vibrancy of the town in so many areas – be it in the arts, sport, education, social events or community service activities.

that a local media outlet seeks to balance the negative with the positive, and that is what I have tried to do with the articles I have written.

I HAVE been blown away by the enthusiasm of so many locals for the News Of The Area since it began publishing its Gloucester edition on 2 October.

From day one I’ve been regularly stopped in the street, and received phone calls telling me how much such a local paper means to this community.

I’ve had no background in journalism, but as a practising lawyer for many years I had written a few legal articles, and lawyers are

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trained to piece together an accurate narrative after gathering information and separating fact from fiction, which is also what I think good journalism is about.

Until its recent closure I was writing regular book reviews for another publication, and I have written a couple of boutique books on environmental issues.

When I started writing for News Of The Area it was made clear to me that they didn’t want my reporting to expose my opinion on a topic, and I

was delighted to hear this because, in my opinion, some major media outlets fail to be balanced in their reporting of events and issues, and present opinion as fact.

There is of course a place in the media for opinion writing, as I am doing here, so long as it’s made clear that opinion is what it is, and that overall the outlet presents a range of differing views.

I have lived in Gloucester for about 12 years and knew that it was an active and caring community, but since

Recorder group hits the right note

By Wendy BUSWELL

IF you are walking by the School of Arts building on Denison Street, Gloucester on Monday afternoons, you may hear the dulcet tones of recorders.

A group of six local musicians come together once a week to play their recorders.

The group started in 2020 when Gloucester High bequeathed one of the members an old box of recorders.

“We are a group of like-minded people who love playing the recorder,” said Jenny Lindsay.

The group plays a range of music, from Handel’s Fireworks

arranged for recorder to ballet music.

Due to the season however, the group has been focusing on Christmas carols in recent weeks. .

“Most people think of recorders as those screeching things we were forced to play at school,” Sandra Harrison told News Of The Area, “but there are many different types of recorders, all much deeper sounding that are quite beautiful.”

There is a collection of different types and sizes of recorders played among the group members, such as the Bass, Tenor, Alto and Descant.

“We have our favourite instruments, but it is fun to play a variety; it keeps your brain working,” remarked Jenny.

The group plays together for the “joy of it” rather than performing.

However, they recently performed a short concert for the residents of Mirrabooka.

“Our recorder group is always looking for new members no matter what skill level you are,” Sandra said.

“I haven’t played the recorder for years, but what you remember from your school days is amazing. It is a lot of fun.”

Like any town, Gloucester has its issues and problems which should not be ignored, but in my view it’s important

I really want to thank all those who have been prepared to provide leads about issues that affect Gloucester, and to talk openly and honestly about such issues.

History

buff named

Australia

Day

ambassador

LYN Stewart has been announced as Gloucester’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2025.

Lyn has called herself a local Gloucester and Barrington resident for the past 14 years.

Having purchased land at Barrington 20 years ago, her ambition was to retire and settle in a semi-rural location and enjoy developing her block of land.

She has since done that and more.

Writing two books in her retirement, both based on family history, it’s the research that has captured her interest. History is her love and her passion and writing about history is her way of expressing that love. Lyn has just finished a year as president of the Gloucester District Historical Society and is keen to encourage locals to reflect on their history, including pre-colonial, colonial and more recent.

q John relaxing with a friend.

q Recorder Group members (left to right) Sandra Harrison, Christine Weichselberger, Georgia Britton, Steve Robinson, Jenny Lindsay and Clare Frew. Photo: supplied.

q Lyn Stewart.

Wendy Buswell’s journalism journey

By Wendy BUSWELL

WRITING for News Of The Area is my second foray into journalism.

My first experience was writing theatre reviews of local and city productions for the Manly Daily while studying English and Drama education.

Although many years have passed since those stories were published, my interest in journalism was rekindled when News Of The Area advertised for writers.

Since relocating to Gloucester three years ago, I have become involved in several organisations within the town and love the sense of community they foster.

However, only after I began writing for News Of The Area did I recognise the diverse nature of the Gloucester community.

I have discovered the Community Radio Station,

the Community Garden, and the U3A (University of the Third Age).

I have learnt about the Women's Rugby team, the history of GACCI, and the background of Club Gloucester.

I have met and talked to the people who drive these organisations.

I have had the privilege of interviewing some impressive young people, such as Tayla Eyre-Hughes, who organised the Colour Run; Brody Taylor, who has reached the finals of Rotary's Public Speaking competition; and Cameron Dunlop, a successful Campdrafter and horse trainer.

Engaging with individuals and organisations involved in a variety of charitable causes - both local and beyond, from the pink and blue bales displayed across farmlands to the CWA's Santa's Cave, Rotary's Mental Health

Relay, and the work of secondary and primary students - has highlighted the spirit of giving within the Gloucester community.

Connecting with individuals and groups such as these is broadening my worldview.

I was unfamiliar with Campdrafting, knew nothing about a Colour Run, and was unacquainted with the U3A's wide range of courses.

Additionally, I have begun to understand the importance of having a local paper and providing, albeit in a small way, a voice for the groups and individuals who comprise this town.

Community members frequently express excitement about having a local paper that tells local stories.

I look forward to sharing more stories in the new year, so if you have one to tell, please get in touch!

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instruments, such as guitars and drums.

“At first they play non-melodic percussion instruments, such as tambourines and egg shakers, before moving onto melodic instruments such as the recorder.”

In addition to classroom music, from Year 3 the children have the opportunity of joining the school choir, or the DooDs and TooTs band, known as “Windstars”.

The Dood is similar to a recorder but, like a clarinet, it has a reed. In comparison, it is simpler, cheaper and easier for a child to play.

The TooT, which is similar in nature to the Fife, has a wider bore, which makes the instrument shorter.

It also brings together the holes, for short arms and fingers.

The DooDs and TooTs are supported by a few other

The choir visits Mirrabooka Aged Care Home each term singing songs familiar to the residents, and the Windstars band recently played at the school’s presentation evening and came first in their category at the 2024 Taree Eisteddfod.

“Windstars has been going for about ten years and it’s open to any child that wishes to join..

“All that is required is an instrument that they purchase themselves, and a commitment to attend rehearsal on Thursday morning before school.”

Although both the choir and Windstars are successful, Ms Soupidis is keen to take the school’s music program to the next level by establishing a concert band with instruments such as the saxophone, trombone,

Students serving the community

certificate for their service to others.

trumpet and clarinet.

“I hope that we can get a concert band going in the next year or two, but we’ll need some funding from the community and the P&C - and perhaps corporate sponsorship.

“We have been lucky to have been given quite a number of second-hand instruments from a few Sydney schools, most of which need minor repairs.

“Once the concert band gets going, children from years 2 and 3 will start in Windstars and move onto the concert band from year 4, and then hopefully join the high school concert band after they leave primary school.”

For those interested in exploring more about the connection between music and brain power go to biggerbetterbrains.com.

is a great achievement for a school with just 40 students," said Jenny Jensen, St Joseph's Pastoral Care worker.

The Mini Vinnies chose Gloucester Charities and Bucketts Way Neighbourhood Group to be the recipients of funds collected during a Christmas Appeal.

These organisations use the money to create food parcels, Christmas hampers, and other support services for local families in need.

"It's a really good feeling being able to support some amazing charities," said Clarry, a Mini Vinnies team member.

Georgia echoed these sentiments, saying she "loved being able to help those who are less fortunate in our community”.

At a special assembly on Wednesday, 18 December, the Mini Vinnies received a

"Being involved in the Mini Vinnies is another aspect of their schooling, and they can add the certificate to their portfolio," Jenny told News Of The Area.

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q DooDs

q TooTs

q The Windstars band at the Taree Eisteddfod. Photo: supplied.

q NOTA reporter Wendy Buswell at the Gloucester Colour Run.

The surprising Mrs Laurie

By John WATTS

IT’S probably a safe bet that the terms Carrickmacross, Hollie Point, Hoveji Laces and Irish applique would be unfamiliar to most Gloucester residents, unless they had chatted at length to local senior Marie Laurie.

Marie Laurie, who will soon celebrate her 90th birthday, and who can often be spied cruising her mobility scooter, dubbed “the wagon”, along Church Street with her faithful four-legged friend, was born in the long since closed Roma Maternity hospital in Barrington Street in 1935.

Marie’s grandparents arrived in Gloucester in the early years of the twentieth century, and her parents Bill and Mary Maslen moved to the Speldon dairy farm off Jacks Road when Marie was about five, just before they enrolled her in the one teacher Forbesdale School.

The Speldon dairy farm, which is still owned and operated by the Maslen family, now milking 800 cows in a modern 50-unit rotary, had about 30 or 40 head when Marie and her parents moved onto the property.

After primary school Marie enrolled in the Gloucester school which then accepted primary and secondary students, and she usually rode her horse or her bike to Jacks Road where she caught the bus into town.

Marie does not claim to have been the best of students.

“I didn’t like school at all, except for one day each week where I had sewing with Mrs Jenkins,” said Marie.

“I left school when I was 15 and then worked on my parent’s dairy farm until going nursing when I was 18 at Royal North Shore Hospital.”

After finishing her training Marie nursed at the

Gloucester hospital for a few months before marrying Cliff Laurie and moving to his remote 1000-acre farm at Moppy, where the only access was via horseback.

“I loved farm life, and we had three children - Joanne, James and Ted - who were all home schooled until high school when they went to boarding school in Sydney,” said Marie.

“My husband died in 1992, but James and Ted are still on the farm, however I recently, and very reluctantly, moved to town.”

Bringing up children and farming was Marie Laurie’s life, and although her passion for sewing and embroidery had never left her, it was while on a holiday in the UK in 1985 that she discovered lacework.

She has since acquired an international reputation in that field, becoming in 2010 the co-author of a book titled “the Borris Lace Collection”.

“Since discovering lacework… she has worked most needlepoint techniques as is known as an experienced needlewoman, author, judge, speaker, successful national and international exhibitor and recognised lace specialist,” explains the book’s publisher.

“Marie teaches Youghal, Carrickmacross, Limerick,

Irish applique, Zele, Branscombe, Hollie point, Halas, Teneriffe, Gyor and Hoveji Laces.”

As much as she has achieved, Marie Laurie has

a plane,” she said.

VIEW Club celebrates ‘An Australian

Christmas’

GLOUCESTER VIEW Club held its last meeting for 2024 on 17 December, with members and guestsincluding friends from other VIEW Clubs - coming together to celebrate Christmas.

The theme was “An Australian Christmas”, so a delicious cold lunch was served on a very hot day in Gloucester.

“Everyone certainly appreciated the air conditioning!” the VIEW Club’s Bev Maybury said.

President Robyn Henderson welcomed National Councillor Dianne Fiddes and Zone Councillor Des Tomlinson to the meeting.

Dianne then addressed the group, before November’s reports were tabled, correspondence attended to and birthdays acknowledged

before fundraising raffles were drawn.

Longserving member Nathalie Abbott was then awarded with her 30 year membership badge.

Thank you presentations were also made to the manager of the Country Club and the ladies from the restaurant for their continued support of the Club.

Fun elements of the meeting included a True or False Christmas Quiz led by Bev Maybury and a Christmas sing-along with Judy Holstein playing the keyboard and Elaine Maslen on the mic.

All attendees left with a piece of Christmas cake supplied by member Rae Davies.

Gloucester VIEW Club will be in recess for the month of January, meeting up again for

the Annual General Meeting on 18 February 2025.

“Until then members wish everyone a very merry festive season, a happy new year and

one remaining unfulfilled ambition in life.

“I’d really love to be able to parachute from

look forward to another year of supporting disadvantaged Australian students under The Smith Family umbrella,” Bev said.

q Marie Laurie at home.

q Judy Holstein (left) and Elaine Maslen lead the sing-along.

q President Robyn Henderson (right) with Nathalie Abbott (30 year member).

q Marie Laurie’s book cover.

'Drugs are illegal': premier's warning over test trial

By Luke COSTIN, Neve BRISSENDEN and Jack GRAMENZ, AAP

FESTIVAL-GOERS who test their drugs at governmentsanctioned trial facilities could still be arrested by police after getting their results.

The one-year drug-testing trial in NSW announced on Thursday - five years after a coroner urged the introduction of the harmreduction measure - will allow revellers at 12 music festivals to check drugs intended for personal use.

But the trial will not change police powers to lay possession charges, nor will it protect drug suppliers.

"Drugs are illegal in the state, yet we've made a decision to allow for pill testing at major music festivals," Premier Chris Minns said.

"There's no law that we can craft that can do both things at the same time, solving effectively for both of those problems... so the government's made a decision to live with the contradiction,

rather than risk someone dying as a result of having it in place."

A sceptic for many years, Mr Minns said he was the last in cabinet to change his mind on pill testing.

The premier was at pains to reinforce that illicit drugs remained illegal in NSW, despite mounting calls from experts for decriminalisation.

"Police will enforce the law... they've got discretion at the moment about how they apply it, but drugs remain illegal in NSW," he said.

An amnesty zone will apply immediately around testing sites, however, police will still patrol the festivals and can charge those caught with illicit substances.

Jennifer Ross-King, whose daughter Alex died after taking drugs at a music festival in 2019, said she was frustrated with how long it had taken the state to move on testing.

"Alex was a smart young girl and I think she would have used that information and proceeded to come home that night," she said.

"I think this is now the

first step to moving forward to make change."

Drug-checking was the top recommendation of a 2019 inquiry into the deaths of six young people at music festivals when coroner Harriet Grahame found evidence to support community- and festival-based services was "compelling".

That recommendation was rejected by the thenLiberal government, which opted instead for amnesty bins at festival entrances.

Unharm co-founder Will Tregoning said the trial was a great step forward and he hoped there might one day be services outside music events.

"Drug use and drug overdoses don't just happen at festivals," he told AAP.

"Even with pill testing, there should be communitybased services, just like has happened in Victoria and Queensland.

"It's especially important with the rise in synthetic opioids ... particularly with substances like nitazenes turning up in all sorts of things, from cocaine to cannabis products to nicotine

vapes."

Advocates note drug checking offers some users their first chance to discuss the health risks of illicit drug use as they await results.

NSW Police and NSW Health will implement the trial, which will cost more than $1 million to roll out and be independently evaluated.

It's expected to begin as

early as February, although that will be after many of the larger summer festivals.

The decision follows interim advice from the NSW Drug Summit held in November and December ahead of a final report due in early 2025.

Health Minister Ryan Park said the interim advice reflected a diverse range of views from experts, frontline workers and drug users, although he repeated the premier's line that drug

checking was "no silver bullet".

Opposition Leader Mark Speakman accused the premier of caving to a left wing of the Labor party while adopting anti-testing rhetoric dismissed by the coroner five years earlier.

Victoria announced an 18-month trial of pill testing, which also included a fixedsite service near Melbourne nightclubs, in June.

Both trials are due to conclude around the same time.

Queensland and the ACT already have drug-testing services at fixed sites.

Authorised by Dave Layzell MP, 20 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook NSW 2333 Funded using Parliamentary entitlements.

q A festival pill-testing trial comes after years of calls from drug experts and parents of victims. Photo: Regi Varghese/AAP PHOTOS.

Tips to keep kids cyber-safe over Summer

By Sue STEPHENSON

LIVING or holidaying in this part of the world comes with an endless supply of outdoor activities, yet parents still struggle to keep their children off social media.

And not for lack of trying.

During these school holidays, children will spend more time online, potentially unsupervised.

This will expose them to distressing, harmful and violent content, inappropriate and unwanted contact, or online grooming and sextortion to produce child abuse material.

Education is the key to winning the battle, according to the crime agencies that have partnered this Summer to produce the “Child Online Safety Fact Sheet”.

It can be found at esafety. gov.au/parents/resources.

Crime Stoppers (NSW), the NSW Police Force, the eSafety Commissioner, and the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE), which is led by the Australian Federal Police, are taking a coordinated approach to safeguarding children.

They are doing this by ensuring parents, carers and educators understand and manage the challenges.

She believes society has to change the way it looks at children’s use of the internet.

“The internet is just like the real world. There are places your children can go by themselves and places you should go with your child,” she said.

“No matter what, you should always know who your kids are speaking to online and ensure they are prepared for what they may encounter and who to turn to if something bad happens.

“Crime Stoppers CEO Peter Price, warns that there are no boundaries when it comes to sexual offenders online and there is no single demographic targeted.

“What is common is children being alone online and not having the knowledge or maturity to understand or manage the online space.”

“Our priority for our most vulnerable will always be prevention.”

eSafety Deputy Commissioner Toby Dagg said that, “helping children navigate the online world is probably the most important thing parents and carers can do.”

Detective Superintendent Jayne Doherty is the Commander of the NSW Police Sex Crimes Squad and Child Exploitation Internet Unit.

eSafety recently released nationally representative data of Australian children aged between eight and twelveyears-old. It reveals:

- 84 percent have used social media and messaging services since the beginning of the year.

- 93 percent of twelveyear-olds used social media before reaching the current official age for social media entry.

- 80 percent of children with a current social media or messaging account had help in setting it up.

- Of these, 90 percent said they had assistance from a parent or carer.

ACCCE and Human Exploitation Commander

Helen Schneider said the holiday season was often busy for parents and carers, but “having open and honest conversations can help your child understand the risks and confide in a trusted adult if they are faced with unsafe situations online.

“When something happens, young people should seek help as soon as possible and know that, with help, they can make it stop.”

If it does happen there are three key steps:

1. Collect evidence. Get screenshots or photos of the conversation/s. Record details

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5 tips to keep your family safe online

Parents and carers can use a combination of strategies to help young people build their digital technology skills and have safer experiences online.

1. Start the chat

Get into the habit of talking about online safety as a family, so your child feels comfortable coming to you if they ever need help working out an issue. It’s never too early to introduce good online habits such as respect, empathy, critical thinking, responsible behaviour and resilience. As your child grows older, eSafety’s advice about hard to have conversations will help with some of the tricky topics like sending nudes, online pornography and contact from sexual predators.

2. Create a family technology agreement

Creating a Family Technology Agreement can help you and your kids decide together when and how digital technology will be used at home. As a family, brainstorm easy-to-follow rules and display them where everyone will see them. Your agreement could cover things like: time limits, apps your kids are allowed to use and online behaviour. Families with younger children can download a template to guide the conversation.

3. Set up parental controls

Parental controls let you monitor and limit what your child sees and does online. It’s best to use them in combination with the other online safety strategies listed here. Taming the technology can help you understand your options. Grab a device and get started with our guides to setting up parental controls on devices and accounts or in social media, games and apps

4. Choose games and other apps carefully

Use eSafety’s App checklist for parents to think about the positives and negatives when your child asks to download a new game or other app. The checklist covers things like age ratings, managing privacy settings and reporting abuse in-app. You can also use The eSafety guide to check and set up safety features with your child.

5. Use digital technology together

Exploring or playing on devices or online with your child can be a positive experience that promotes learning and development. Ask questions, be curious and get involved. To learn more, read our blogpost How to encourage good screen practices for your child

such as profiles, usernames and URLs.

2. Block the user and report it on the platform where the contact occurred.

3. Report it as soon as possible to ACCCE. Details can be found at accce.gov.au/ report

Case studies

The consequences of not prioritising prevention are painfully real. Documented case studies include:

- A 13-year-old female was playing an online game and was talking to a person in the in-game chat. The person manipulated the girl

q Five tips to keep your family safe online.

to continue talking on another platform and then tricked her into performing acts with no clothes on. Source: Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.

- A 15-year-old male joined a video call on a messaging app from someone they thought was a person their own age. The boy was tricked into sending images of himself with no clothes on, and the other person started to blackmail the boy for money, threatening to share the images with his family.

Source: Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.

- A 12-year-old child

esafety.gov.au

received a request on Instagram to follow an unknown person who posed as an 18-year-old. This person groomed the child over a three-week period and asked for information such as their age and address. The child shared self-generated child sexual exploitation material, which was then posted across a platform’s public group chat dedicated to displaying such material. eSafety reported the material to the platform, the material was removed, and the group chat was suspended for violating the platform’s Terms of Service. Source: eSafety.

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FRIDAY

A BITE TO EAT WITH ALICE

ABC TV, 6pm

This nightly cooking show hosted by the bubbly Alice Zaslavsky focuses on recipes that are simple, fresh and easy for viewers to recreate at home. Tonight, Zaslavsky is in a sporty mood, preparing a nutritious, protein-packed avocado dish ﬁt for elite athletes, before being joined by Olympic gold medallist, BMX star Saya Sakakibara (pictured left with Zaslavsky). Inspired by a gift from Saya, whose mother is Japanese, Alice decides to showcase their dumpling-making skills by preparing sour cherry pierogi. Then, Alice tries to convince Saya to embrace the beauty of Brussels sprouts.

FRIDAY, January 3

6.00 A Bite To Eat With Alice.

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 A Grand Royal Design. (R) A look at the restoration of Dumfries House.

8.25 Murder In Provence. (Mav, R) An investigating judge and his romantic partner, a criminal psychologist, investigate murders.

9.55 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World: Paris. (PG, R) Dame Joanna Lumley explores Paris.

10.45 Grand Designs. (PG, R)

11.30 Long Lost Family. (PG, R)

12.20 Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv) 5.00 Rage. (PG)

SATURDAY

BEYOND PARADISE

ABC TV, 7.30pm

While life goes on for the residents of Saint Marie in Death in Paradise, some viewers find themselves wondering what happens to the show’s rotating roster of lead detectives after they depart the isle’s sunny shores. Look no further: this long-awaited spin-off series finds out what DI Humphrey Goodman (Kris Marshall) has been up to since following his heart back to London in 2017. Starting a new life with his now-fiancée Martha (Sally Bretton, pictured) in her not-so-sleepy hometown of Shipton Abbott, Devonshire, Goodman has just joined the local police force, with his first case involving a rather unusual prime suspect: a 17th-century witch. It’s a strong start for this whodunnit with plenty of heart.

(PG, R) 3.00 Ireland In Music: Caithnin. 3.30 Plat Du Tour. (R) 3.40 The Cook Up. (R) 4.10 Icelandic Adventure. (PGa, R) 5.05 Jeopardy! (R) 5.30 Letters And Numbers. (R) 6.00 Sunrise. 9.30 Test Cricket: Pre-Game Show. 10.30 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India. Day 1. Morning session. 12.30 Test Cricket: The Lunch Break. 1.10 Cricket. Fifth Test. Australia v India.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Every Family Has A Secret. (PG, R)

8.35 Mystery Of The Loch Ness Monster. (PG, R)

9.25 Big Ben Restored: The Grand Unveiling. (R)

10.20 SBS World News Late.

10.50 De Gaulle. (Mav)

11.50 Kin. (MA15+d, R)

1.45 Miniseries: Too Close. (Mal, R) 2.40 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 3.30 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.20 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (PGl, R) 4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (PG, 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 21. Sydney Sixers v Brisbane Heat. From C.ex Coffs International Stadium, NSW. 9.10 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 22. Perth Scorchers v Sydney Thunder. From Optus Stadium, Perth.

12.30 Taken. (Mav, R) The team must find a way to stop Ramsey before his plan to assassinate a senator starts a war.

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R) Information about pet care.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 5.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

TUESDAY

DR KARL’S HOW THINGS WORK

ABC TV, 8pm In a series that’s not afraid to ask – and answer–some very unusual questions, everyone’s favourite science guru, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki (pictured), travels across Australia, stepping behind factory doors to see how some of the nation’s best loved products are made: from ginger beer to cheese and cricket balls. Kruszelnicki meets the people who keep the whole process ﬂowing, from the factory ﬂoor to the packing lines. Tonight’s premiere sees the endlessly curious Dr Karl lift the lid to discover how recycled toilet paper is made at the Encore toilet paper factory in Melbourne. If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us nothing else, it proved just how much we Aussies value a bog roll.

MOVIE: The Nature Of Romance. (2021, G, R) 2.00 Pointless. (PG, R) 3.00 Tipping Point. (PG, R) 4.00 9News Afternoon. 5.00 Tipping Point Australia. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 8. Quarterfinal. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. 11.30 MOVIE: No Reservations. (2007, PGal, R) A chef’s life changes after she becomes the guardian of her late sister’s daughter. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R) Robbers hide their loot in the park.

4.30 Global Shop. (R) Home shopping.

5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

5.30 Drive TV. (R) A look at the Mazda MX-5.

Children’s Programs. 6.20pm Bluey. 6.25 Octonauts: Above And Beyond. 6.35 Kiri And Lou. 6.45 Ben And Holly. 7.00 Supertato. 7.05 Gardening Australia Junior. (Return) 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 Hop. 6.30 Children’s Programs. Noon Tennis. Brisbane International. Quarter-finals. 6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 6. Quarter-finals. 11.00 MOVIE: Fletch

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. 7.30 MOVIE: 80 For Brady. (2023, Ml, R) Four friends set out on a journey. Lily Tomlin. 9.40 MOVIE: Galaxy Quest. (1999, PGv, R) The cast of a sci-fi TV series, cancelled more than 20 years earlier, is called upon by real aliens to save their race. Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver. 11.45 The Project. (R) A look at the day’s news. 12.40 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R)

6.00

SATURDAY, January 4

6.00 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery: Costa Georgiadis. (PG, R) Julia spends time with Costa Georgiadis.

6.30 Tiddler. (R) Animated short film.

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 Beyond Paradise. (Premiere, Ma)

A DI joins the police force in Shipton Abbott. 8.20 MOVIE: The Fabelmans. (2022, Malv, R) A young man discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of film helps people see the truth. Michelle Williams, Gabriel La Belle, Paul Dano.

10.45 Shetland. (Mal, R) 11.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

6.00 Grand Tours Of Scotland’s Rivers. (Return, PG) 6.30 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. (PG, R)

10.20 Great Australian Railway Journeys.

(PGa, R) 11.30 Mister8. (Mls, R) 1.45 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 2.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.15 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (PGal, R) 4.45 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 Horse Racing. Magic Millions Night. 9.00 MOVIE: Life. (2017, MA15+v, R)

A mission of discovery turns to primal fear for a team of scientists aboard the International Space Station. Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal. 11.15 Border Security: International. (PGadl)

11.45 The Real Manhunter: The Murder Of Krystal Hart. (Madv, R)

12.45 Travel Oz. (PG, R)

1.30 Harry’s Practice. (R)

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 It’s Academic. (R)

5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Tennis. United Cup. Day 9. Semi-final. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. 11.30 To Be Advised.

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: Sonic The Hedgehog. (2020, PGv, R) A super-fast hedgehog joins forces with a small-town police officer to stop an evil genius. Jim Carrey, James Marsden.

8.10 MOVIE: The Heartbreak Kid. (2007, Mdls, R) After rushing into marriage, a man falls in love with another woman while on his honeymoon. Ben Stiller, Malin Akerman.

10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) A crash involving a motorcyclist occurs. 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Madl, R) Crewmates help an elderly patient. 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.

6am Four Souls

SUNDAY, January 5

6.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)

7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.

7.30 The Split: Barcelona. (Ml) Hannah and her family are reunited. 9.30 Love Me. (Final, Mdl) Glen and Anita prepare for the wedding. Clara tries to work things out with Peter.

10.20 You Can’t Ask That: Postnatal Depression. (Mal, R)

12.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, Ml, R)

12.55 Rage Vault. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.10 Australia Remastered. (R)

4.05 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.05 The Great Acceleration. (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 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Good Game Spawn Point. 7.55 MOVIE: The Midnight Gang. (2018, PG) 9.00 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.45 Speechless. 10.05 Officially Amazing. 10.35 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 3.30pm MOVIE: Thomas And Friends: The Mystery Of Lookout Mountain. (2022) 4.30 Children’s Programs. 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

6.00 Toby Price Dakar Preview.

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Fortress Britain With Alice Roberts. (PGa, R)

8.25 Asia’s Ancient Civilisations. (PG, R)

10.15 Putin And The West. (Mav, R) 11.25 Lies, Politics And Democracy. (Malvw, R)

1.30 Rise Of The Nazis: Dictators At War. (Ma, R) 2.40 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.25 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (MA15+l, R) 4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera.

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Of Coyote. Continued. (2023, PG) 7.00 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 8.40 Swallows And Amazons. (2016, PG) 10.30 I Love My Dad. (2022, M) 12.20pm Baby Done. (2020, M) 2.00 The 400 Blows. (1959, PG, French) 3.55 Soft Skin. (1964, PG, French) 6.05 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 8.30 A Good Person. (2023, MA15+) 10.50 Late Programs. 6am The 400 Blows. Continued. (1959, PG, French) 6.55 Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 9.20 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 11.00 A Fish Called Wanda. (1988, M) 1pm Coming Through The Rye. (2015, M) 2.50 Horrible Histories: The Movie. (2019, PG) 4.30 The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir. (2018, PG) 6.20 Roman Holiday. (1953, PG) 8.30 Both Sides Of The Blade. (2022, MA15+, French) 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 24. Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game.

11.00 7NEWS Spotlight. (R) A look at screen addiction.

12.00 MOVIE: House Of Chains. (2022, MA15+av) A couple imprison their six children. Mena Suvari, Greyston Holt.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. The latest news, sport and weather.

5.30 Sunrise.

(Premiere)

6.00

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 Tennis. United Cup. Day 10. Final. From Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney. 11.30 The Brokenwood Mysteries. (MA15+ahv) The local scare attraction of the House of Screams becomes the venue for an actual murder.

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) Religious program. 4.30 GolfBarons. (R) A panel of experts discusses golf. 5.00 Today Early News. A look at the latest news, sport and weather. 5.30 Today. The latest in news and current affairs.

7.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Night 7. Semi-finals. 11.30 MOVIE: 17 Again. (2009, PG) 1.30am The Originals. 3.30 Surfing Aust. 4.00 Transformers: Prime. 4.30 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 12.30pm Basketball. WNBL. UC Capitals v Geelong United. 2.30 Young Sheldon. 3.30 Tennis. Brisbane International. Finals. 6.00 Tennis. Brisbane International. Finals. 10.00 MOVIE: Get Shorty. (1995, MA15+) 12.10am

6.00 MOVIE: Sonic The Hedgehog 2. (2022, PGalv, R) Dr Robotnik enlists Knuckles the echidna to help search for an emerald with the power to destroy civilisations. Jim Carrey, James Marsden. 8.25 The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton is joined on the couch by Robbie Williams, Rami Malek, Motsi Mabuse and John Bishop. 9.55 MOVIE: Scream. (2022, MA15+l) Decades after a streak of brutal murders shocked Woodsboro, a new killer begins targeting a group of teenagers. Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette. 12.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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MONDAY, January 6

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Holy Grail Mystery. (Ma, R)

8.25 Jimmy Carr’s I Literally Just Told You.

9.20 Inside Sydney Airport. (PGal, R)

10.15 SBS World News Late.

10.45 Clean Sweep. (MA15+l)

11.45 Wisting. (Malv, R)

12.40 Faking Hitler. (Man, R)

2.30 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 3.25 Make Me A Dealer. (PG, R) 4.15 Her Majesty’s Cavalry. (PGav, R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 25. Brisbane Heat v Sydney Thunder.

10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game between the Brisbane Heat and Sydney Thunder. 11.00 Murder In A Small Town. (Mav) Alberg and his team piece together clues. 12.00 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R)

Adriana interferes in a family matter.

1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 RBT. (PGdl, R)

8.30 MOVIE: Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull. (2008, Mv, R)

10.55 Miniseries: Love Rat. (Mv, R)

11.45 Chicago Med. (MA15+amv)

12.35 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)

Today Early News.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Contestants compete in a high-stakes game where they must beat The Banker to win a cash prize. 6.30 The Project. The hosts and guest panellists take a look at the day’s news, events and hot topics. 7.30 The 82nd Annual Golden Globes. (R) Hosted by Nikki Glaser. 10.30 MOVIE: Downsizing. (2017, Mdlns, R) A couple decide to shrink themselves. Matt

6am Morning

TUESDAY, January 7

6.30 Hard Quiz. (PG, R)

7.00 ABC News.

7.30 7.30.

8.00 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (Premiere)

8.30 Eat The Invaders. (Premiere, PG) 9.00 David Attenborough’s Tasmania. (R)

9.55 Flyways: The Story Of Migratory Shorebirds. (R) 10.55 Murder In Provence. (Mav, R) 12.25 Grand Designs. (R) 1.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 3.45 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Aust. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG, R)

8.35 MOVIE: James Blunt: One Brit Wonder. (2023, MA15+l, R)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 Beyond Signs. (Premiere, MA15+a)

11.55 Christian. (MA15+d, R)

2.40 Grayson’s Art Club. (PGl, R)

3.35 Make Me A Dealer. (R)

4.25 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.55 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)

5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

Programs. 7.25 An Ideal Husband. (1999, PG) 9.15 A River Runs Through It. (1992, PG) 11.30 Wheel Of Fortune And Fantasy. (2021, M, Japanese) 1.45pm Fried Green Tomatoes. (1991, PG) 4.10 Binti. (2019, PG, Dutch) 5.50 The Producers. (1967, PG) 7.30 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 9.15 An Almost Perfect Town. (2016, M, Italian) 11.05 Late Programs. 6am Binti.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 26. Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades. From Optus Stadium, Perth. 10.30 Big Bash League Post-Game. Post-match coverage of the game.

11.00 Lockerbie. (PGav, R) A key piece of evidence is uncovered.

12.05 Satisfaction. (MA15+ads, R)

Anika takes a mind-altering drug.

1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

Today. 6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 Travel Guides. (PGl, R) The travel guides head to Marrakech. 8.30 The Grand

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WEDNESDAY, January 8

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 Doctor Who. 10.05 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 10.30 Operation Ouch! 11.00 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.35 The Real Crown: Inside The House Of Windsor. (PG, R)

8.30 Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (PG, R)

9.25 The Night Manager. (MA15+sv)

10.30 SBS World News Late.

11.00 Pagan Peak. (Return, MA15+asv)

11.55 Soldiers. (MA15+av, R)

2.30 Grayson’s Art Club. (PGl, R)

3.20 Make Me A Dealer. (R)

4.15 Peer To Peer. (PG, R)

4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 27. Sydney Thunder v Hobart Hurricanes. 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 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av) Suri follows a trail of breadcrumbs. 1.00 Travel Oz. (PG, R) Presented by Greg Grainger.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

6.00 NBN News.

7.00 A Current Affair.

7.30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo. (PGm)

8.30 Space Invaders. (PGa, R)

9.30 Millionaire Holiday Home Swap. (PG)

11.30 Social Media Murders: The Murder Of Alex Rodda. (Malv, R)

12.15 Tipping Point. (PG, R)

1.05 Hello SA. (PG)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Global Shop. (R)

TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa) 4.30

(R) 5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news.

7.30 Deal Or No Deal: Celebrity Jackpot. (PGal, R) Hosted by Grant Denyer. 8.30 MOVIE: Meet The Fockers. (2004, Ms, R) A young man takes his fiancée and her parents to Miami to meet his family, who live an alternative lifestyle. Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Barbra Streisand. 10.55 The Project. (R) 11.55 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

Late Programs.

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6am The Movie Show. 6.25 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 8.20 The Man Who Knew Too Little. (1997, PG) 10.05 Breaking Up In Rome. (2022, M, Italian) 12.15pm An Almost Perfect Town. (2016, M, Italian) 2.05 The Producers. (1967, PG) 3.45 Diana. (2013, PG) 5.50 Earth To Echo. (2014, PG) 7.30 Austin Powers: International Man Of Mystery. (1997, M) 9.10 Violet & Daisy. (2011, MA15+) 10.45 Late Programs.

THURSDAY, January 9

7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (Return, PG)

8.30 Long Lost Family. 9.15 Grand Designs: South Manchester. (R) 10.05 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R) 10.35 Britain By The Book. (PG, R) 11.25 Grand Designs. (R) 12.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 1.00 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)

3.40 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R)

5.30 7.30. (R)

6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Paddington. 6.05 Kiya

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)

6.30 SBS World News.

7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)

8.30 The Emerald Isles With Ardal O’Hanlon. (Final, PGa, R)

9.30 The Darkness. (Premiere, M)

10.25 SBS World News Late.

10.55 DNA. (Malv)

11.45 Blackout: Tomorrow Is Too Late. (Mlv, R)

12.40 Blanca. (MA15+a, R) 2.35 Grayson’s Art Club. (PG, R) 3.25 Make Me A Dealer. (R) 4.15 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.

6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Cricket. Big Bash League. Match 28. Melbourne Stars v Sydney Sixers. 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) The tape falls into Bob Guccione’s hands.

12.15 The Real Manhunter: The Night Stalker Delroy Grant. (Mav, R) Takes a look at Delroy Grant.

2.00 Home Shopping. (R)

4.00 NBC Today. News and current affairs.

5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.

7.05 Jeopardy! 7.35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. 8.30 The Curse Of Oak Island. 10.10 Cars That Built The World. 11.00 Question Team. 12.50am MOVIE: Subjects Of Desire. (2021, MA15+) 2.40 Late Programs. 6am Shopping. 6.30 Escape To The Country. 7.30 Harry’s Practice. 8.00 Million Dollar Minute. 9.00 Animal Rescue. 9.30 NBC Today. Noon Better Homes. 1.00 Escape To The Country. 2.00 TBA. 2.30 The Yorkshire Vet. 3.30 Harry’s Practice. 4.00 Animal Rescue. 4.30

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6am Diana. Continued. (2013, PG) 7.05 The Lake House. (2006, PG) 8.55 The Bookshop. (2017, PG) 11.00 Official Competition. (2021, M, Spanish) 1.05pm Stage Mother. (2020, M) 2.50 Basmati Blues. (2017, PG) 4.45 The Majestic. (2001, PG) 7.30 Wild Target. (2010, M) 9.20 Charlie And Boots. (2009, M) 11.15 Six Minutes To Midnight. (2020, M) 1.10am Hive. (2021, M, Albanian) 2.45 Late Programs.

6.00

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6.00 Deal Or No Deal. (R) 6.30 The Project. A look at the day’s news. 7.30 The Truth About The Skinny Jab. (Ma) Presented by Anna Richardson. 8.30 MOVIE: Little Fockers. (2010, Msv, R) A man visits his son-in-law to discover if he has what it takes to become the family patriarch. Ben Stiller, Teri Polo, Robert De Niro. 10.30 MOVIE: Shutter Island. (2010, MA15+, R) Leonardo DiCaprio. 1.15 The Project. (R) 2.10 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. (PG) 3.00 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS Mornings.

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Tips to keep kids cyber-safe over Summer

By Sue STEPHENSON

LIVING or holidaying in this part of the world comes with an endless supply of outdoor activities, yet parents still struggle to keep their children off social media.

And not for lack of trying.

During these school holidays, children will spend more time online, potentially unsupervised.

This will expose them to distressing, harmful and violent content, inappropriate and unwanted contact, or online grooming and sextortion to produce child abuse material.

Education is the key to winning the battle, according to the crime agencies that have partnered this Summer to produce the “Child Online Safety Fact Sheet”.

It can be found at esafety. gov.au/parents/resources.

They are doing this by ensuring parents, carers and educators understand and manage the challenges.

Detective Superintendent

Jayne Doherty is the Commander of the NSW Police Sex Crimes Squad and Child Exploitation Internet Unit.