Myall Coast News Of The Area 16 JANUARY 2025

Hands-on literacy at Tea Gardens Public School

By Thomas O'KEEFE

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q Year 6 students on their final day of primary school with their published books.

Photo: TGPS.

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Hands-on literacy at Tea Gardens Public School

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first cohort to receive their published books, marking a memorable culmination of their primary school journey, while students from lower grades, Kindergarten to Year 5, have also completed their own works.”

The students’ creative writing works were brought into reality via the use of online platform Book Creator, where they wrote, illustrated and designed their unique stories.

Upon completion, the books were edited by school staff before being professionally published.

Each Year 6 student received two copies of their books to take home and share with family and friends.

Students in lower grades will also have their own books edited and sent off for printing for distribution in 2025.

“This initiative highlights the importance of fostering creativity, literacy, and storytelling skills, and it assists in building

Fresh ideas about Aboriginal culture and farming

By John WATTS

WORIMI man Josh Gilbert

has written a soon-tobe-published book titled “Australia’s Agricultural Identity (An Aboriginal Yarn)”, where he discusses farming practices on land which his ancestors have occupied for 60,000 years.

“It’s here, in Gloucester, where I explore what it means to be an Aboriginal person today, what it means to be a farmer, and even what we mean when we say we are Australian,” the book’s early pages read.

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.

identity and a sense of belonging for our students,” Principal Clemson added.

“We give students a picture book when they start their educational journey in Kindergarten.

“Fast forward seven years later, we now are blessed to have our students sharing a book back to school that they’ve created.

“Students have transformed from readers to authors, illustrating the power of imagination and hard work.”

develop an agricultural definition for Australia.

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

He is also undertaking studies in regenerative farming.

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

“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 Gilbert on his farm.

q Josh’s book cover.

BUSHFIRE BOOST

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tape that has prevented farmers fighting fires on their property and adjacent land.

During a fire emergency, a landholder can now use surface water and groundwater sources without a water licence or water use approval.

This includes streams, creeks and rivers abutting the boundary.

“Rules to protect the state’s water security are important but the fact is, when there is a fire, no one should need to stop and think if they are allowed to access water to keep themselves and their property safe,” Acting Water Minister Jodie Harrison said in a statement.

“This is a common-sense 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 volume for each property is 100,000 litres (0.1 ML) per year.

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.

Further information on

Help shape the future of transport in the Hunter

THE Draft Hunter Strategic Regional Integrated Transport Plan (SRITP) has been released for public consultation.

Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is inviting feedback from the community to help shape the final plan, due for release in 2025.

“The Draft Hunter SRITP outlines a vision for transport in the region where all communities are well connected by high quality transport infrastructure and services, allowing people to walk, ride, catch public transport or use their private vehicle safely,” the NSW Government said in a statement.

“The Hunter region is changing, with significant population growth and increased freight

movements within and through the region.

“Early engagement activities have been carried out in recent months with local councils, Members of Parliament and key regional representative groups, together with community insights from more than 2000 visits to Transport’s Have Your Say platform.”

Through this engagement, TfNSW has identified more than 55 short and medium-term initiatives, which are now on public exhibition for broader community input.

Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, Jenny Aitchison said, “We’re listening to the community, stakeholders, and experts to create a transport network that meets the diverse and dynamic needs of the Hunter region, including

its major cities and small villages, across all modes of transport.

“I urge all residents, businesses, community and industry groups to visit the website, take a look at the draft plan and share your feedback.

“A lot of work has gone into developing the draft and we want to make sure Transport for NSW gets it right when it comes to developing the final plan.

“Once all feedback is considered, the final plan will be prepared and released next year.

“The final plan will be accompanied by an implementation strategy to ensure we deliver better transport and road networks across the region and I am excited to see what the community feedback is and what the final plan

looks like.”

The Draft Hunter SRITP and related documents are available at https:// www.haveyoursay.nsw. gov.au/sritp/hunter with submissions invited until Friday 28 February 2025 via that page or by emailing engage.sritps@transport. nsw.gov.au.

Pop-up events will also be scheduled in early 2025 for TfNSW representatives to talk with local communities.

Tea Gardens

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/waterfor-fire-preparedness-andfirefighting.

Investigation launched following fatal crash

AN INVESTIGATION was launched following a fatal crash at Bulahdelah last Tuesday.

About 8.30am on Tuesday 7 January, emergency services were called to Wootton Way near the Pacific Highway,

Bulahdelah, following reports of a crash.

At the scene, police located a trike motorcycle that had crashed into a parked trailer on the shoulder of the road before igniting.

Firefighters extinguished the fire, however the male rider of the trike died at the scene.

by Emily Leggett

If you are over the age of 55 and seeking a lifestyle change, you may want to consider moving into a retirement village. Retirement villages are regulated by the Retirement Villages Act 1999 (NSW). A common way to obtain a right to reside in a retirement village is to enter into a 99year Lease. In doing so, you are essentially purchasing a 99-year Lease which will be registered over the title to the land. You will be required to pay an ‘ingoing contribution’ for the Lease, which is treated as a ‘loan’ from you to the Village Owner. You will also be required to pay ‘recurrent charges’ which are periodic payments (usually fortnightly) to the Village Owner for the maintenance of the village and provision of services.

If you wish to leave the retirement village, then in order to ‘sell’ your interest in the village, you will be charged a departure fee. The way the

departure fee is calculated is provided for in the Lease terms and increases each year you reside at the village. Once your interest in the village is ‘sold’, you will be refunded your ingoing contribution (loan component), less the departure fee and any other costs you are liable to pay under the Lease. If during the period that you reside in the village, the home you occupy gains or loses value, this gain or loss will also be shared as provided for in the Lease terms.

In summary, moving into a retirement village is more of a lifestyle choice rather than a financial investment.

If you are considering living in a retirement village, or wish to obtain legal advice in this regard, please contact the Mullane & Lindsay property team.

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“[This] also includes a trial to make it easier for farmers to keep firefighting vehicles on their properties.”

fight bushfires. Photo: NSW Government Water.

Myall U3A Music Group returns

By Thomas O’KEEFE

THE Myall U3A Music Group saw out 2024 with a lively concert, giving its many musician members a chance to add to the chorus and shine.

The concert, held in late December, featured superb performances of a variety of Aussie and traditional Christmas songs.

“The morning tea, supplied by the Music Group themselves, was the icing on the cake,” the Myall U3A’s Annie Rutter told NOTA.

“The whole event was so much fun! Some of the audience had tambourines and maracas and happily joined in to complete a fabulous sing-and-clapalong!”

Myall U3A Program Co-

Ordinator Deborah Howe said it was “so exciting to see groups come together, coordinate their talents and give live concerts”.

“The Music Group welcomes anyone who would like to learn the ukulele, but you are also welcome to bring along another instrument to play together with the group –

Funds to improve coverage during Hunter disasters

ADDITIONAL funding to improve mobile phone connectivity across the Hunter region during disasters is now available.

The

Albanese

Government has announced $55 million worth of grants through Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).

MBSP is a co-funding arrangement with the

telco industry for new and upgraded telecommunications infrastructure to enhance mobile coverage and competition.

Round 8 funding is targeted at natural disaster prone locations in regional

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the more the merrier!”

The ukelele and strings ensemble mounted a number of publicly viewable performances last year, including at the Tea Gardens Hotel’s Dolphin Room, and along the shores of Winda Woppa.

Myall U3A co-ordinators are also in the process of confirming classes for 2025.

and rural Australia, to bolster community safety and enable better assistance for locals during and after emergencies.

An online Project Noticeboard has been set up to allow local councillors and state and federal parliamentarians to work with their local communities

“The cat’s been let out of the bag, and we can confirm a whole host of courses for this year, including Art Group, Big Ideas (General), Big Ideas (Metaphysics), Card Playing, Choir, French Classes, Friends of Film, Garden and Nature, Music Group, Opera in the Afternoon, Photography Club, Spanish Classes,

to identify potential projects.

This can be found by searching “mobile black spot program” on the infrastructure.gov.au website.

Telco industry applicants are being encouraged to review these community submissions when preparing their own applications.

More information about Myall U3A courses can be found at www.myallu3a.org. au or at an enrolment day on Tuesday, 21 January from 9.30am to 11.30am at the Hawks Nest Community Hall on Booner Street, Hawks Nest.

Round 8 also provides higher levels of funding for colocation and active sharing technologies delivered by all three national mobile carriers - Optus, Telstra and TPG.

Applications from the telco industry close on 30 April, 2025.

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q The Myall U3A Music Group pulls the heartstrings, welcoming everyone to 2025. Photo: supplied by U3A.

Writers Group, and Yoga,” Annie added.

q The Myall U3A music group concert featured ukeleles, acoustic guitars, and all in between.

Photo: supplied by U3A.

Photos from combined churches carols

By Thomas O’KEEFE

COMBINED Churches

Christmas Carols were held at the Tea Gardens Baptist Church on Sunday, 22

December. It featured contingents from all churches singing traditional songs.

“It is so good for churches to be sharing,

and to see a full church, everyone is happy,” Baptist Deacon Susan Carter told News Of The Area.

There were many traditional carols and a few

q Everyone stood to sing their favourites at the Combined Carols event.

modern ones (with Aussie variants).

The band was led by emcee Lou Smith from Bulahdelah, who also carried a few solo songs on her acoustic guitar.

The Uniting Church quartet delivered a rendition of “Twas the Night

Before Christmas” before the room was brought to its feet for the Calypso Carol.

The audience then joined the Anglican singers as they delivered “Joy to the World”.

The interspersal of songs and spoken poetry by other groups gave the vocal

chords a chance to rest, but soon enough 12-year-old Layla Roberts was belting out “Run Rudolph, Run, Run, Run”.

For Silent Night, Andrew and Nathan led audience members, who waved along with the lights of their mobile phones.

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q Andy and Nathan stepped-up front to lead the torchlights for Silent Night.

q Layla Roberts got Rudolph a-galloping along.

q Lou led the band in wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Highlights from Carols by the River

By Thomas O’KEEFE

CHRISTMAS songs by the Myall River returned after a washout last year, with perfect weather at the end of another hot summer’s day on Monday 23 December, 2024.

Several hundred turned out in the wonderful summer afternoon upon the grassy clearing of ANZAC Park, enjoying the loaves and sausages provided by the Tea Gardens Country Club and RSL before settling down to hear and join in with the carols.

Led by Reverend Richard Goscombe, the Anglican singers and band were joined by special guests the Myall Melodians.

As golden hour set in from the west, the singing began with Joy to the World. Carolers joined via the

QR codes specially created for the lyrics program.

Baby Jesus in his manger featured front and centre on the makeshift stage as many traditional classics were sung across the grass, including “Jesus Saves” sung to the tune of “Jingle Bells”.

The Aussie version of “Twelve Days of Christmas” saw children

emulate energetic jumping kangaroos, surfing sharks, leaping lizards, and one hardworking girl as the “kookaburra up a gum tree”.

As the crowd waved electric candles, Reverend Goscombe spoke of Christmas 1914, remembering how Silent Night brought former combatants together across no-man's-land during the

unofficial Western Front ceasefire.

Songs were interspersed with bible readings and poems, including the Story of the First Christmas and

q A menagerie of kids was hastily assembled to play the creatures in the Aussie ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’.

the “road trip to Bethlehem”, which included “a botched arrival” and a reminder of how power corrupts.

Then it was all-in for the finale, “O Come Let Us Adore

q Candles in the crowd after sun-down as Silent Night was sung.

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Reverend Goscombe also led a prayer for those for whom Christmas is a tough time.

q Hundreds of people turned out for a golden afternoon on the Tea Gardens shore.

q Loaves and sausages were available in front of the ANZAC mural in Tea Gardens.

q Reverend Richard Goscombe prepared everyone for the songs to come.

‘True Blue’ summer of art

By Thomas O’KEEFE

GALLERIES in the Gardens

(GiG) artists and friends celebrated summer and the new year in style with the opening of their annual ‘Summer in the Galleries’ exhibition on Friday 11 January.

This year’s exhibition theme was an Australia Day precursor with ‘True Blue’, and all entrants were encouraged to keep an open interpretation of the phrase and theme.

Many classic Australiana images and concepts were on display, with artists calling upon a range of icons from the humble Vegemite jar, to sculptures of Kombis and jolly swagmen, and plenty of beach and nature scenes.

The Myall Coast’s local scenery also featured prominently, with the Singing Bridge, Myall River and Bennetts Beach clearly discernible among the many modes of expression.

This year saw several long-time supporters finally

throw their hats into the ring with first-time contributions, as well as a few new Galleries members dive in feet-first.

Several first-time visitors admitted being blown away by the calibre of the Galleries, expecting nothing of the charm, eclecticism and professionalism of the institution.

The summer opening was judged by guest Newcastle artist Therese Gabriel Wilkins, who had the everdifficult task of choosing just one 2D and one 3D artwork to

q

Australian

award the prizes.

Bev Struik was awarded the 2D prize for her painting ‘Ozzie Outback’, and Hannah Matilda won the 3D for her floral sculpture ‘Up Mungo Way’.

‘Ozzie Outback’ depicts an almost haunting rendition of an outback scene, with dry and spindly trees fatiguing from the extended drought, but the darkness hanging over the horizon brings the promise of a drenching summer storm.

“This compact acrylic work has good perspective and depth of field, the composition is balanced, the

variation in mark making with the use of palette knife has enhanced the scene, adding dimension and textural elements, and the colour palette bringing to life the true Australian outback,” said the judge.

‘Up Mungo Way’ reconfigures a local favourite, the flannel flower, held in stasis in its natural place, as it is still found up Mungo Way north of Hawks Nest, and was once seen all over the local area.

“This ceramic sculpture has compositional balance and employs use of the negative and positive space

from all visible sides, there has been an effective use of materials with metal and wood anchoring the ceramic flowers, and the textural leaves add another dimension to this piece,” were the judge’s comments.

“These wild flowers from the Australian bush are ready for the picking.”

The exhibition will run from Saturday 11 January to 3 February.

The Galleries in the Gardens will next host their prestigious bi-annual Anderson Art Award in April, which is open to anyone for entry.

The ‘True Blue’ theme conjured many quintessentially

images.

q Local scenes of the beach, bay and river also predominated.

q How many Aussie icons can one fit around the Opera House?

q Bev Struik, winner of the 2D prize, with her painting ‘Ozzie Outback’.

q Hannah Matilda, winner of the 3D prize, with her flannel flower sculpture ‘Up Mungo Way’.

q Jolly swagmen and Vegemite are among the hallmarks of Aussie culture.

Reminders for region’s farmers

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 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.

q One of the updated fact sheets on firearms storage in

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.”

required in NSW, with records to be made within 48 hours and kept for three years.

Compulsory record keeping of pesticide use is

A sample pesticide application record is available on the Environment

*If you have been affected by spray drift, report the incident to the EPA on 131 555 as soon as possible.

Help solve the coast’s ‘mushy fish’ mystery

By Sue STEPHENSON

COASTAL anglers are being asked to help find a solution to the spread of “mushy fish”.

Charles Sturt University (CSU) researcher and Lecturer in Ecology Dr Jessica Tout-Lyon, is leading a project based in Port Macquarie aimed at tracking the spread of the parasite behind the flesh-altering

“Previous seasons saw significant damage as a result of off-target spray drift condition.

“Imagine tucking into a freshly caught Yellowtail Kingfish (Seriola lalandi), which is highly prized for sashimi and sushi, only for it to crumble and have the texture of wet newspaper,” Dr Tout-Lyon said just before the Christmas/New Year seafood rush.

“This issue has been close to my heart for more

than fifteen years and last year was by far the worst year I’ve experienced, with [an] abundance of mushy fish caught along the Mid North Coast.”

The parasite is believed to be moving south from Queensland, with the spread linked to the effects of Climate Change.

It is almost impossible to detect until the cooking

process causes the fish to virtually liquify.

Dr Tout-Lyon, who is with the School of Agricultural, Environment and Veterinary Sciences in Port Macquarie and the Gulbali Research Institute of Agriculture, Water and Environment, said it is not known if the microscopic parasite affects human health.

“The parasite releases an

enzyme resulting in tissue disintegration leading to the familiar mushy flesh and rendering the fish unpalatable,” she said.

“This results in a lower market value for commercial fishers, wasted effort for recreational anglers, an unpalatable dinner for consumers, and a wasted product overall.”

Mahi mahi are also known to suffer from mushy flesh but unlike kingfish, this species can turn to jelly in the esky.

Many anglers throughout NSW waters have also reported other species of fish with similar issues.

Dr Tout-Lyon would like fishers anywhere in Australia or New Zealand to report any affected catches through the research project’s website.

Digital readers can click the link to complete the survey, while print readers can use a mobile phone to scan the QR code in the adjacent photo to be directed to the project page.

No download or login is required.

“To improve our understanding of the spread of the mushy fish issue in

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 2017-2021.

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.

“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.

Australia, we seek the help of anglers ─ line fishers, spearfishers, First Nations cultural fishers, commercial or recreational fishers ─ to log their mushy fish catches.”

The research team has already conducted preliminary investigations in waters along the Mid North Coast and in Sydney Harbour, with anglers donating both fish tissue and water samples.

Results from this preliminary study are promising as they have validated the molecular tools being used to identify the parasite, and have also shown it can be present in fish that don’t turn mushy.

“This points to a more complex issue and interaction than we originally thought, and I’ll be relying on the continued efforts of the passionate kingfish fishing community Australia-wide to help unravel the mushy fish mystery.”

If anglers would like to contribute fish tissue or water samples to the project, they can reach Dr Tout-Lyon by emailing jetout@csu.edu. au.

Protection Authority (EPA) website.

q Lead investigator Dr Jessica Tout-Lyon and the QR code linking anglers to her ‘mushy fish’ survey. Photo: supplied by CSU.

NSW. Image: NSW Police.

q Dr David Keegan. Photo: Jessica Keegan, Facebook.

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READING by Lynne Miles: 1 Corinthians 13: 4 - 8a LOVE - "Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy or boast, it is not proud. It is not rude or self-seeking, it is not easily angered and keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres. Love never fails."

The Write Direction

By John BLACKBOURN

Passport to disappointment

FROM 1 January, Australians will now pay more than $400 for a 10-year passport.

Of course the five-year version is cheaper, but still outrageously

expensive.

This means that our hidden nation at the bottom of the Pacific now has the world's most expensive passport, leading Mexico at $353.90 and New Zealand at only $193.72 (all figures in Australian dollars).

Even the USA only charges $252.72.

I have been travelling to these nations regularly for many years now, so I keep an eye out on how tourists and business travellers are taxed for the privilege of visiting their shores.

The January price increase follows an earlier passport price hike in July, where prices rose by around 15 percent.

At the time the Treasurer said the increase would raise some $349 million

Email Jasminda: media@newsofthearea.com.au

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

over the next three years.

A nice little earner indeed.

One which we are told is needed in order to cover the rising cost of producing your little blue-coloured booklet which you can’t leave the country without.

So, what did our government say about this 15 percent increase?

They called it a modest price increase and not a back door tax grab.

Well, I’m excited about that, I must say.

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 fist-shaking, hornhonking 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-downyour-window-and-let's-see-how-braveyou-are-then-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.

My understanding is that our Reserve Bank is trying to reduce the annual rate of inflation to between two and three percent, so why has the government increased one of its fees by 15 percent?

Any semblance of opinion that our government is trying to manage our economy in a productive and intelligent way has long since been lost to my reckoning by moving in the opposite direction to our Reserve Bank.

Floating offshore wind vs nuclear power

DEAR News Of The Area,

AUSTRALIA’S renewable energy transition has sparked heated debate, especially with the announcement of the Hunter Offshore Wind Zone, which aims to generate 5GW of electricity from over 300 massive floating wind turbines. Although untested at this scale, it is touted by Labor as a “clean energy solution.”

However, a comparison with nuclear power reveals significant discrepancies in cost, longevity, and overall impact. Offshore wind falls short.

Estimates from global projects suggest that building 5GW of floating offshore wind capacity in the Newcastle region could cost between $60 and $80 billion.

According to the GenCost and Frontier

Economics reports, the same $60 billion could fund 6GW of clean, safe nuclear power capacity.

Offshore wind turbines typically have a lifespan of 20–25 years and require substantial maintenance due to harsh marine conditions.

In contrast, modern nuclear power plants operate for 60–80 years, with lower long-term maintenance costs per megawatt of output.

Over a century, nuclear provides more consistent energy with fewer replacements or upgrades.

Offshore wind delivers only 35–50 percent of its nameplate capacity, meaning a 5GW project would yield just 2.5GW of effective capacity.

Meanwhile, nuclear reactors operate at

94 percent of their nameplate capacity, so a 6GW nuclear facility would reliably produce 5.7GW - more than double the effective output of the offshore wind project.

The environmental impact of offshore wind also warrants scrutiny. Floating wind farms disrupt large areas of pristine marine ecosystems, interfere with migratory patterns, and require extensive undersea cabling that damages oceanic environments and beaches - like Hawks Nest.

Decommissioning these structures poses further challenges, with fiberglass turbine blades and components creating significant waste.

In contrast, nuclear power, while raising valid yet manageable concerns about waste management, has a far smaller environmental

Suggested road upgrades

DEAR News Of The Area,

I AM writing to suggest some upgrades to the road reserves within Tea Gardens.

As far as I am aware, there is only one crosswalk within the Tea Gardens Hawks Nest area, that being the crosswalk in front of the Hawks Nest IGA.

Recent holiday activities and subsequent

traffic increases have highlighted the difficulty in trying to cross Myall Street in Tea Gardens.

A large contingent of age people live within the RSL Life Care Village and the Palm Lakes Village.

Crossing the main road to access the Tea Gardens shopping and medical/chemist precinct is challenging at the best of times and even more difficult and dangerous during

Jimmys Beach access

the holiday periods.

The current crossing near the Myall Street bus stop (adjacent 17 Myall Street) needs to be upgraded to a crosswalk to allow a safe crossing for all users.

There is also no continuous footpath from the Tea Gardens industrial area to Hawks Nest.

The current footpath is patchy, uneven

hence one can only conclude that these vehicles had permits to be there.

Also, it must be wonderful for David to be able to access these areas on foot, as I have great difficulty and also need a vehicle with permit to enjoy this fantastic area.

This area has been frequented by four

Advances in technology now offer safer, more efficient solutions for waste storage and even reuse in next-generation reactors.

If Australia is serious about reducing emissions while securing reliable energy for decades, nuclear power must be part of the conversation.

Policymakers need to move beyond short-term costs and ideological resistance to consider long-term benefits and sustainability.

Floating offshore wind cannot compete with nuclear power on cost, reliability, or environmental impact.

It’s time to invest in the more prudent, proven solution: nuclear power.

Yours sincerely, Bruce MURRAY, Tea Gardens.

and non-existent in various areas.

This is a danger to walkers and cyclists and needs to be repaired/upgraded as soon as possible.

With a better and continuous footpath, more travellers would use this facility thus cutting down on road traffic and providing a safer and more healthier alternative.

Thanks in advance, Timothy COLLINS, Myall Coast.

generations of my family and is extremely significant to me as it holds many memories.

Regards, John ALTERATOR, Hawks Nest. footprint over its lifecycle.

Carpe diem, Jasminda.

Jimmys Beach on 10 December. In the same paper it was noted that MidCoast Council had been conducting increased patrols of these popular spots,

Don't let pests take over: get support for pest control

HUNTER Local Land Services is encouraging landholders to take advantage of support to tackle feral pigs and pest animals on their property.

“The more landholders that take part in control programs, the more successful we all will be in reducing pest animal numbers and their impacts to agriculture and ecosystems,” said Luke Booth, Team Leader Invasive Species.

“The pest problem won’t go away unless more landholders become involved in controlling them.

“That’s the only way to protect your livestock, crops, pastures, waterways and wetlands.

“Our programs enable us to work closely with landholders to expand these efforts and get more people involved in managing pest populations.”

Luke said while there are many methods available for the control of pest animals, a single method of control used in isolation will not get the results many landholders are after.

“Speak to any primary

producer across the region and chances are they’ll be able to tell you how destructive and damaging feral pigs and deer and other pest animals are to their enterprise, as well as the local environment.

“Targeted and strategic aerial shooting in designated hot spots provides a great opportunity to significantly reduce feral pig and deer populations.”

Hunter Local Land Services have recently implemented an aerial control program in the Merriwa and Cassilis areas.

The aerial control operation builds on significant work done through last year’s Feral Pig Program funding and also the ongoing annual aerial and ground programs that have been undertaken since the fire recovery program 2020.

The recent aerial control program in Merriwa and Cassilis was prioritised due to the high pig densities in these areas, which are impacting valuable agricultural assets.

“The Upper Hunter is an area which has strong

involvement by landholders in feral pig control activities and the aerial program expected to achieve significant cumulative impact from this and previous control efforts and this area of aerial operations complements other groundbased control programs in this and adjoining areas,” Luke said.

In this aerial program

Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts

By John EDWARDS

Christine Mckenzie and Larry Campton. Runners up: June West.

SPORTS

O'Sullivan.

Peirson-135.

54 holdings were involved, covering 59,749 hectares, with 67 hours flying time.

The results of the program included the removal of 3,105 pigs, 231 deer (fallow and red), 39 foxes and six cats.

q High population densities of feral pig and other invasive animals have an impact on farms and the environment.

1.

“Our biosecurity team can offer tailored advice suited to your property and can help in coordinating group programs with your neighbours.”

Local Land Services is currently delivering the 2024-25 $13.1 million Feral Pig and Pest Program on behalf of the NSW Government.

Support available to landholders includes:

• help to coordinate control programs with you and your neighbours

• free skill building

events to equip you with the latest tools and advice to manage pest animals

• free Vertebrate Pesticide Induction Training (VPIT) courses

• supply of free feed grain to eligible landholders at no cost

• free hire of monitoring and trapping equipment (subject to availability).

Tea Gardens Hawks RLFC

Women’s Coaching position

The Tea Gardens Hawks Rugby League Football Club is excited to announce that it is seeking a passionate and dedicated coach to lead the Women’s team for the upcoming 2025 season.

With the continued growth and popularity of women’s rugby league, the Hawks are looking for a dynamic leader who can inspire, develop, and build upon the team’s strong foundations. As the club prepares for an exciting year ahead, the appointment of a new coach for the Women’s team is a crucial step in ensuring the squad’s success both on and off the field.

Water Runners & Team Managers Positions

The Tea Gardens Hawks Rugby League Football Club is calling for applications for the positions of Water Runners and Team Managers for both the Men’s and Women’s teams for the upcoming 2025 season. These important roles are vital in ensuring the smooth running of the teams and the overall success of the club.

As the Hawks prepare for an exciting and challenging season ahead, the club is looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals who can contribute to the team’s performance and create a positive environment for all players.

First Aid Officers

The Tea Gardens Hawks Rugby League Football Club is looking for dedicated and qualified First Aid Officers to join the club’s support team for the 2025 season. These crucial roles are designed to ensure the safety and well-being of all players during training sessions and match days.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a qualified First Aid Officer with a current First Aid Certificate and, preferably, sports medicine or physiotherapy background. Experience working in a sports setting, particularly rugby league or other contact sports, would be highly valued.

The club is looking for individuals who are calm under pressure, have excellent communication skills, and possess a passion for supporting the health and safety of athletes. A strong commitment to player welfare and safety will be crucial in this role.

q Winners: Christine McKenzie and Larry Campton. Runners up: June West and Dermot O’Sullivan. q Ladies highest score winner Lyn Peirson and Men’s highest score winner Michael Russom.

Tony SMITH

Hawks Nest Bridge Club

By Dianne RUSSELL

RESULTS week ending 10th January.

Monday: N/S 1. L Caro & B Treharne, 2. B Eyre & D Hipkins, 3=. C Richards & S Matheson, 3=. C Rands

& L Falla, 5. L & G Conroy, 6. E Buckpitt & J Corden, 7. C Brooking & J Patfield, 8. J Ryan & A Remment.

E/W 1. L Wood & G Smith, 2. S Bowen & A Ryan

3. E Digby & J Pye, 4. H White & C Bywater, 5. S Aldrich &

M Rowden, 6. L Howarth & E Greenhalgh, 7. J Armstrong & D Dale, 8. L Butler & K Mc Murray.

Tuesday: N/S 1. H Blackbourn & E Buckpitt, 2. A & J Macintosh, 3. R Albon & S O’Keefe.

E/W 1. P Lau & D Dummett, 2. S Ryder & J Fowler, 3. J Freeland & D Russell.

Wednesday: 1. E Digby & D Hipkins, 2. B Treharne & S Matheson, 3. J Brandis & J Pye, 4. G Smith & L Wood,

Steve Taylor conquers eighth Sydney to Hobart

By Thomas O’KEEFE

TEA GARDENS sailor Steve Taylor has completed his eighth Sydney to Hobart yacht race, this time as Navigator aboard Richard Fromentin’s 40-foot French yacht “Cocody”.

In recent years, Steve has been a regular crew member on Sebastian Bohm’s TP52 “Smuggler” and last year on “Lightning”, but joined the crew of the Cocody, which had sailed all the way from France, via the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the Panama Canal, and then across the Pacific to enter this year’s Sydney to Hobart race.

Her owner, Richard Fromentin, is a shopping centre magnate in France and flew out to Sydney before the race and skippered the boat to Hobart.

Her crew, predominantly French offshore sailors, including several active on the Figaro circuit, covered

more miles – roughly 17000nm – than any other boat to get to the start of this year’s race.

Richard was looking to engage a top-quality Australian navigator to plot Cocody’s course to Hobart and grabbed Steve.

“As Navigator, Steve prepares something like 90 different projected courses on his computer to predict every possible weather event so that various course changes and resulting actions are fully planned and documented before the boats ever leave the dock,” Steve’s dad, Chris Taylor, told NOTA.

“Steve also had a tonne of prep work to do on Cocody before the race, including taking the French crew and owner Richard out sailing on Sydney Harbour and out to sea to cover the starting course plus various aspects of sailing out of the Sydney and NSW coast.”

Cocody easily handled the south westerly cold front

Big season ahead

“Coaches will likely be needed for the potential

At least one of the proposed teams is an extra girls tackle team, meaning the club will compete in this format at U14 and U16 level this season.

New and returning players will travel from Bulahdelah, Karuah, Nerong and even Coolongolook to represent the junior Hawks in 2025.

The club could not run without the tireless work of an army of volunteers, with more helpers being sought for the new season.

“Volunteers can help out in the canteen, and potentially take courses to help out on-field, including LeagueSafe, first aid, as potential coaches and team managers, or helping set up the field and canteen on game and training days,” explained Myall River Hawks Secretary Leah Saunders.

5. P Baily & J Gray, 6. A Ryan & E White, 7. S Aldrich & M Rowden, 8. C Bywater & D Russell, 9. L Butler & K Mc Murray, 10=. J Ryan & A Remment, 10=.B Pollock & S O’Keefe.

Friday: N/S 1. J & T Thatcher, 2. D Dale & J Armstrong, 3. C Rands & L Falla, 4. B Eyre & D Hipkins, 5. B Treharne & S Matheson,

6. P Baily & G Morrison, 7. L & G Conroy, 8. J Corden & S O’Keefe, 9. B Pollock & S Ritchie. E/W 1. E Digby & S O’Donohue, 2. L Howarth & M Forte, 3. L Wood & G Smith, 4=. J Glover & N Grehan, 4=. D Bridges & H Blackbourn, 6. P & B Gibbs, 7. A & E Greenhalgh, 8. J Fowler & B Taylor, 9.C Bywater & J Gray, 10. D Ahmling & S Robinson.

that hit the fleet on Boxing Day evening, and the Skipper, crew and Navigator sailed a very smart race to come in 16th over the line, 8th on IRC Handicap and 1st on IRC Division 3.

Richard has discussed

new teams, and the sign-up days look strong so far.” Volunteers with junior teams require correct Working With Children

having Steve over to France to sail in the major Mediterranean races in 2025.

“Steve had mentioned that many terms in sailing have the same name in all languages, including most of the obscenities,” Chris said

check credentials. The Junior club, in conjunction with Tea Gardens Hawks Seniors, is still fundraising for Myall

of his son’s growing French language skills.

“There apparently is a prize, called the Polish Prize, presented at the end of each Sydney to Hobart race by the Royal Hobart Yacht Club for the boat that comes the furthest to compete in the race.

Park Complex Stage 2 works, which lies partially built next to Stage 1. The next ‘Expressions of Interest’ day will be held

“I reckon that Cocody should now get this prize in perpetuity because I doubt that anyone’s going to exceed 17,000 nm in the future.”

at Myall Park on Monday 27 January, from 4:306pm.

q Ryan and Leah Saunders, with new and returning players signing up for the

q The ‘Cocody’ finished sixteenth in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Photo: ROLEX, Carlo Borlenghi.

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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.

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)

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.

SATURDAY, January 18

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.25 Beyond Paradise. (PGa, R) 1.25 Miriam Margolyes In New Zealand. (Ml, R) 2.25 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 3.10 Lucy Worsley: Agatha Christie Mystery Queen. (PG, R) 4.10 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World. (PG, R) 5.00 Eat The Invaders. (PG, R) 5.30 Dr Karl’s How Things Work. (R)

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 Peer To Peer. (R) 4.45 Singapore Bitesize. (R) 4.50 Destination Flavour. (R) 5.00 WorldWatch.

SUNDAY, January 19

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6.00 Morning Programs. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.25 Landline. (R) 12.55 New Leash On Life. (R) 1.25 Gardening Aust. (R) 2.25 Monty Don’s History Of The British Garden. (R) 3.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.10 Extraordinary Escapes. (PG, R) 5.00 Magda’s Big National Health Check. (PG, R) 6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.05 The World From Above. (R) 10.10 Love Your Garden. (PGa, R) 12.00 BBC News At Ten. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Women’s Weekly Football. 3.00 Aliquam Dive Stories II. (R) 4.00 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R) 5.00 Motor Racing. Dakar Rally. Stage 12. H’lights.

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)

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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 Supertato. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun 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.

6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. January Cup Day, VRC Summer Fun Race Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R)

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 The Garden Gurus. (R) 6.30 Drive Safer. (R) 7.00 Weekend Today. 10.00 Australian Open Tennis Pre-Show. Hosted by Tony Jones. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Day 7. From Melbourne Park. 4.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Afternoon 7.

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

6.00 Morning Programs. 12.30 PBS Washington Week. 12.55 North Beach Football Club. (R) 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Grace Brown: Time For The Rest Of Life. 3.30 Cycling. National Road C’ships. Women’s. H’lights. 4.30 Cycling. National Road C’ships. Men’s. H’lights. 5.30 Forgotten Frontlines. (PGa, R)

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.

Up. 12.10pm Vegan Vigilantes. 12.30 Jeopardy! 2.35 PBS Washington Week. 3.00 WorldWatch. 3.30 Queer Sports. 4.30 Cycling. ProVelo Super League. 7.30 Abandoned Engineering. 9.20 MOVIE: Ascension. (2021, M) 11.05 WWE Legends. 12.40am The X-Files. 3.25 NHK World English News. 5.00 Al Jazeera. 6am Morning Programs. 10.00 Better Homes. 11.00 Escape To The Country. 1pm The Yorkshire Vet. 2.00

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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 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show Summer Series. (PG) 12.00 NFL. NFL Playoffs. Divisional Playoffs. 3.30 Jabba’s Movies. (PG) 4.00 Better Homes And Gardens Summer. (R) 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Sydney Weekender.

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.

6.00 Hello SA.

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.

6am Children’s Programs. 1pm Motor Racing. Formula E. Mexico City ePrix. H’lights. 2.05 MOVIE: The Pink Panther Strikes Again. (1976, PG) 4.05 MOVIE: The Pink Panther. (2006, PG) 6.00 Tennis. 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 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Basketball. WNBL. Sydney v Adelaide. 2.00 MOVIE: Curse Of The Pink Panther. (1983, PG) 4.10 MOVIE: The Pink Panther 2. (2009, PG) 6.00 Tennis. Austn Open. Afternoon 8. 7.00 MOVIE: Doctor Dolittle 2. (2001, PG) 8.45 MOVIE: Lethal Weapon 2. (1989, M) 11.05 Gotham. 12.05am Arrow. 2.00 Motorway Cops: Catching Britain’s Speeders. 3.00 Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 9.00 America’s Game. 10.00 Timbersports. 10.30 The Food Dude. 11.00 Blokesworld. 11.30 Cycling. Santos Tour Down Under. Women’s.

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 Mamma. (2023, MA15+lsv) A woman inherits her grandfather’s mafia empire. Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci. 12.25 The Sunday Project. (R) 1.30 Home Shopping. (R) 4.30 CBS

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MONDAY, January 20

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

Adventures. 7.50 The Inbestigators. 8.05 Dr Karl’s How

8.35 Hard Quiz Kids. 9.05 The Wonderful

Of Puppies. 9.50 Doctor Who. 11.00

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… Get Me Out Of Here! (PGals) Hosted by Julia Morris and Robert Irwin. 9.00 NCIS: Sydney. (Mv, R) The death of an American seaman is investigated. 10.00 48 Hours: The Menendez

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

Croc Watch With Steve Backshall. (PG, R)

Miriam Margolyes 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)

3.30 Parkinson In Australia. (PG, R) 4.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)

Programs. 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 Deadly Predators. 9.05 Secrets Of The Zoo. 9.50 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.

6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)

6.30 SBS World News.

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

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.

1.00 First On Scene. (Mv)

1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)

2.30 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)

5.00 Today Early News. 5.30 Today.

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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)

SBS World News.

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

Michael Palin: Into Iraq. (Ms, R) 9.25 The Night Manager. (Masv) 10.35 SBS World News Late.

Pagan Peak. (Mav)

Rogue Heroes. (Malv, R)

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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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)

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 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.

THURSDAY,

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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.

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 Down With Love. (2003, M) 12.10am I’m Gilda. (2016, M, Spanish) 2.20 Son Of A Gun. (2014, MA15+) 4.20 The Movie Show. 4.55 Late Programs.

January 23

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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Alone. 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.

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The Importance Of Being Earnest. (1952) 6.45 The Wild Duck. (1983, PG) 8.35 I Capture The Castle. (2003, PG) 10.40 The Furnace. (2020, M) 12.50pm I’m Gilda. (2016, M, Spanish) 3.00 Oliver! (1968, PG) 5.40 The Man Who Knew Infinity. (2015, PG) 7.40 Infinite Storm. (2022, M) 9.30 Haywire. (2011, M) 11.10 The Adopters. (2019, MA15+, Spanish) 1.10am Sound Of Metal. (2019, M) 3.25 Late Programs.

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.

6.00 NBN News. 7.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Night 12. 11.00 Tennis. Australian Open. Late night 12.

Big season ahead

By Thomas O'KEEFE

JUNIOR rugby league players from across the region flocked to the “Nest” at Myall Park on Monday, 6 January.

The Myall River Hawks Junior RLFC held its first ‘Expressions of Interest’ day of the year, signing up players and volunteers for the many teams expected to take the field for the 2025 season.

At last check, the Hawks Juniors are looking at fielding a record seven teams across U7, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U17 age groups.

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q Ryan and Leah Saunders, with new and returning players signing up for the Myall River Hawks JRLFC.