Huge turnout for Pindimar Markets
By Thomas O'KEEFE
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Huge turnout for Pindimar Markets
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Marine Rescue’s new multi-purpose boat.
The vessel, which has come about as a result of concerted efforts to secure grant funding, will help Marine Rescue cover their large service area, which includes all waterways that lead into Port Stephens, as well as the Bay itself.
The Pearls of Port Stephens’ Buy My Wardrobe second-hand stalls were wellprotected by the Pindimar Bundabah Community Association’s (PBCA) new outdoor
awning, which is also soon to be leased for special occasions.
From their sales, the Pearls will be donating to 'We Care Connect', a charity for families living below the poverty line in the Central Coast and Hunter.
Vendors carried food, home-made and imported items for sale, antiques and more, while staple events like the chocolate wheel and homebrew competition drew much attention, as did Jenny Little’s thong throw competition.
While market-goers milled around, live
music was provided by several local duos, including Doug and Trevor, Burt and James, and Jack and Joe.
MidCoast Council representatives also set up several educational stalls, while a petting zoo offered experiences with farm animals.
“The atmosphere is lovely; it is a wonderful place to have the community come together,” said Lesley Lane of the Pearls, PBCA and RFS.
"So many people did so much work to get it all together, it has a real 'country market' feel."
Kathy Jones, one of the PBCA organisers, proudly proclaimed 2024’s Pindimar Markets as the “best market day ever!"
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q Doug and Trevor regaled the crowd once again with live music.
q The Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS Brigade was clear and present out the front, recruiting more valiant volunteers.
q Some future fire-fighters got to know the inside of the big red truck.
q Home-made cakes and biscuits supplied by Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Red Cross.
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the Year’, which is, perhaps by its very nature, more
meaningful for those who live and work in the area.
“We would like to alert the community that we
are hosting this award again next Australia Day, and anyone can nominate anyone, within the guidelines,” said Lion Helen Watkins, Vice President of
Search for woman in distress
LAST Thursday afternoon
NSW Police announced it had concluded a coordinated multi-agency search to locate a woman at Pindimar.
The search was initiated after police were called to Cambage Street, Pindimar at around 3am on Thursday, 24 October, following a concern for welfare.
At the scene, police were told that a woman knocked on the door of a home, appearing confused,
before walking into nearby bushland.
Police from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District - assisted by the Dog Unit, PolAir and State Emergency Servicecommenced a search of the area.
Following an extensive search, and as no missing persons reports have been filed, the search operation was concluded later that day.
Police urged anyone
able to identify the woman to come forward.
She is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged 65-70, of thin build, about 155-165cm tall, with shoulder-length curly blonde hair.
She was last seen wearing jeans with a floral patterned or leopard-print singlet top.
Anyone who sees the woman, or has information about her identity, is urged to contact Raymond Terrace Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
the Tea Gardens
and coordinator of the Australia Day breakfast.
“There are two awards, ‘Citizen of the Year’ and ‘Young Citizen of the Year’, the latter for persons under the age of 28 on 26 January 2025.
“We would like to acknowledge someone who has contributed to the community in a special way - gone above and beyond.
“The more nominations, the greater the scope and
fairness of the awards.”
Nominations should demonstrate an impact on one or more key sectors of the community, including environmental, sporting, cultural, community service/welfare, and nominators are asked to seriously consider how others have benefitted from nominees’ actions and sacrifices.
Last January’s winners included members of the local Surf Life Saving Club
The High Court of Australia Confirms That Proportionate Liability Can Apply in Arbitration
by David Collins
On 7 August 2024, the High Court of Australia ruled in favour of Tesseract International Pty Ltd in the case against Pascale Construction Pty Ltd, allowing their appeal with costs. The case revolved around whether the proportionate liability regimes under South Australian and Commonwealth law applied to an arbitration between the two parties. The Court concluded that these regimes do apply in arbitration, provided the arbitration agreement does not explicitly exclude them. The central legal question was whether the proportionate liability regimes under the Law Reform Act 2001 (SA) and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) applied to the arbitration proceedings. Tesseract argued that these regimes should apply as they form part of the substantive law of South Australia. Pascale, on the other hand,
contended that these regimes are difficult to apply within the context of arbitration and may conflict with public policy considerations.
The High Court overturned the Court of Appeal's decision, emphasising that the substantive law of South Australia, including proportionate liability provisions, applies to arbitration unless it conflicts with public policy or the subject matter is nonarbitrable. The Court also noted that the arbitrator had jurisdiction to make an award applying the proportionate liability regimes.
For more information about commercial litigation disputes, contact David Collins, Mullane & Lindsay litigation team.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation
who have dedicated years to the safety and wellbeing of visitors and locals.
Other past winners have included long-time volunteers for the Free Clinic Bus, and a young lady who served above and beyond with Meals on Wheels, as well as other local sporting and entertainment personalities.
Further information can be gained by emailing teagardens.nsw@lions.org. au.
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Traineeships – Heavy Plant, Loaders, Excavators – prepared to train the right applicant with or without experience.
Permanent Position HC & MC Truck Drivers – Cartage & supply of horticultural products, ranging from Sydney to Coffs Harbour.
Permanent Position Plant & Diesel Mechanic – positions available in our new modern equipped workshop. Working on maintenance of trucks and heavy plant.
If you are interested in any of the above positions, please call(02) 4997 9211 or email your resume and driving record to teagardens@anlscape.com.au
Lions
q The Lions Australia Day breakfast on Moira Parade is a staple of the local January calendar.
q Last year’s Citizen of the Year, Debbie Booth, being presented with her award.
Gizmos Galore in Bulahdelah
By Thomas O’KEEFE
CREATIONS of a vast array of types and inspirations flooded the Bulahdelah War Memorial Hall over the weekend for the GIZMOS exhibition, starting with the opening night on Friday, 25 October.
Invitees enjoyed the mild afternoon outside in the Hall’s Garden, under the big gazebo with live piano music and finger food, and a selection of wines to sample from local vintner and vineyard Old Inn Road.
As the mid-Spring evening cooled down, the crowd moved into the warmer hall interior, and was amazed at the display, for which “eclectic” is barely a starting descriptor.
All manner of exhibits, together defying uniformity of type, were expertly arranged
We
q The afternoon was accentuated by live piano and good food and wine.
around the 80-year-old hall.
From beautifully crafted boxes to sculptures composed of “found” objects, to professional-looking etchings, and beautiful
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q A crocheted coffin cover and some other unique designs.
wooden cabinetry, there was something for every taste.
There were functional, living native sugarbag bees’ homes, and ornamental jewellery, paintings, woodwork, and a crocheted coffin cover.
One centrepiece creation was an apparently old-fashioned, bona-fide soapbox, designed and promoted to reinvigorate oration, while on the other end of the room was a grotesque mannequin with real teeth.
Memorial Hall Chairman Jeff Caryer’s alter ego, aspiring politician Merv Patterson, took to the soap box in his misguided attempts to become an “influenza” (influencer).
Garry had designed the soapbox with a hidden internal element; a replica of continental Australia, designed as a scale model of a building that may find its place in Canberra one day.
“The Committee and I would love to thank all the sponsors and volunteers, as it takes quite a bit of time and effort (and money) to organise this event,” Jeff told the News Of The Area.
“We are very pleasantly surprised at how well it turned out, and the exhibition and markets on Sunday were a big success too.”
q ‘Merv Patterson’ took Garry’s soapbox for a spin.
q Jeff and Garry reveal the concept design inside the soapbox.
Everybody needs a home, even native sugarbag bees.
Boat donation
By Thomas O’KEEFE
A SIGNIFICANT donation of a fully serviceable surfboat, complete with oars and rowlocks, has been received by the Jimmys Beach Aquatic Club (JBAC), courtesy of the Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
Picked up earlier in October, the “as new” boat came as an unexpected, yet very welcome and valuable gift for the JBAC, which is also registered as the first sole Aquatic Men’s Shed in NSW.
“Our group got on the NBN Sunday news show in September, and it kind of went a bit viral around the place – even up to surf club websites in Queensland,” JBAC President Peter Rogers told the News Of The Area.
“I got a phone call from the treasurer at Soldiers
Beach SLSC, who we had met before through past SLSC carnivals and competitions.
“He said they were going to sell their old boat that was to be replaced, but… decided to donate it to the JBAC instead.
“We went down and picked it up a few weeks ago. It may be second-hand, but it serves our purposes – it was still racing last year, [it] even had a few things fixed before they donated it.
“The Freemasons, who originally bought the boat for Soldiers Beach SLSC, were happy, and JBAC will keep their name on it.”
As an Aquatic Men’s Shed, JBAC has received special grants to train many of its members in first aid and the use of defibrillators.
Peter Rogers commenced the JBAC in July 2022, after
discussion with several local community members in Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest.
It was to fill a void in male mental health and wellness in the area.
Many local businesses approached JBAC to support
what they are doing for men in the local community.
JBAC now has 52 members, after starting with just five people.
Its first boat was a donation from Terrigal SLSC, and other equipment was from South Curl Curl SLSC.
The Club participates in annual events like the Mullet Run, which is coming up
Progress on M1 extension
THE M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace has reached a significant milestone with the successful lifting of the first girders at the northern interchange on the Heatherbrae Bypass.
The overbridge at the northern interchange will serve as the main direct access off the M1 Pacific Motorway, to the Pacific Highway and the townships of Heatherbrae and Raymond Terrace.
When completed, the interchange will provide southbound motorists the option to continue into Heatherbrae using the local
road network or take the new motorway across Windeyers Creek bypassing Heatherbrae.
The work to build the overbridge includes geotechnical investigations, relocation of utilities, drainage, earthworks, bridge substructure and superstructure, and pavement works.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Catherine King said the girder installation was an “exciting step forward” for the M1 Motorway extension.
“Once complete, this project, together with the Coffs Harbour bypass, will
provide the remaining major upgrades to complete a free-flowing route between Sydney and Brisbane with no traffic lights.”
Federal Member for Paterson Meryl Swanson said the M1 extension would remove “up to 25,000 vehicles a day away from key congestion areas, saving motorists around nine minutes off their trip”.
The extension is expected to be open to traffic in mid2028.
q The first girders have been lifted into place at the northern interchange on the Heatherbrae Bypass.
again at the end of November.
The
launches from Jimmys Beach Monday to Friday, around 4pm every afternoon.
By Thomas O’KEEFE
Myall Quays cleanup Education scholarships available
THE GATEWAY to the Myall
Quays shopping precinct has received a long-awaited clean-up, with major clearing of the front pond starting last week.
The front pond has two silver dolphin statues, frozen in perpetual dives, but they have not been readily visible to visitors to Tea Gardens nor
the shopping centre for more than a year.
As of last week, the dense thicket of reeds and weeds has been cleared away, a big step towards revamping the statues and pond that have become an unofficial entry to the region.
“The Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens Progress Association (HNTGPA) is very happy with this new progress, after many
months of pushing for some action,” said president Bruce Murray.
“The HNTGPA is very committed to supporting ongoing maintenance and beautification of our villages.
SCHOOL leavers from across the Lyne electorate can now apply for financial assistance to undertake university study or an apprenticeship through the NSW Young Nationals Jenny Gardiner Scholarship.
After: Taken last week,
“Particular thanks go to Mr Alan Townsend and the members of relevant resident groups who persevered and made it happen, as well as the owner of the centre.” to intern with a Nationals Member of Parliament or the NSW Nationals or Federal Secretariat.
The scholarship provides funding of $1000 to a student who is attending a regional education institution and $1000 to a student who has to relocate to a metropolitan area for study.
“The NSW Young Nationals established this scholarship in honour of Life Member, the Honourable Jenny Gardiner for her service to regional NSW and dedicated support to the Young Nationals,” said Chairman of the Lyne Federal Electorate Council, Alison Penfold.
“Jenny has served the party with great distinction as General Secretary, as a Member of the NSW Legislative Council for almost 24 years and as a party
member for more than 50 years,” Ms Penfold said.
“Many school leavers have to weigh up the cost of further education before taking the leap.
“Whether they choose to undertake further study or training through the Taree Universities Campus, undertake study online or move to study at a regional or metro campus, this scholarship could provide that bit of extra financial support to help make the decision.”
As part of the scholarship, recipients are provided with a year’s membership to the Young Nationals and will have the opportunity
“This will be a terrific opportunity to gain some work experience and see the day-to-day practical side of a parliamentarians and political party’s work,” Ms Penfold said.
“Our members would like to see someone from the Lyne electorate take up this opportunity and help their study or training needs.”
Further detail including the selection criteria is available at https://www. nswnationals.org.au/jennygardiner-scholarship/.
the dolphins are visible again.
JBAC
q Accepting the surfboat donation (L-R): Peter Rogers, Peter Larkin, Steve Howell, Peter Teasey, Tony Howard.
q Peter Rogers, President Jimmy's Beach Aquatic Club, with Kelly Maxwell from Soldiers Beach SLSC.
q Before: Taken in 2023, the dolphins were lost in the reeds and weeds.
q Jenny Gardiner delivering a speech in Parliament House.
Scout’s honour
By Thomas O’KEEFE
SCOUT Leader Shane Griffis has been honoured with a Special Service Award, presented in Newcastle recently, to recognise his enthusiastic commitment to the 1st Bulahdelah Scouts Group.
“Shane has had a remarkable impact on 1st Bulahdelah Scout Group since joining in 2022, and as a Scout Leader, his dedication and enthusiasm, nothing short of inspiring,” were the words on the award’s citation.
Shane, who was a member of the very same Scouts group back in the 1970s, credits his time there as a gateway into his career with the Australian Army.
“This is a very special
award, considering I was not expecting it; I know someone had to nominate me,” Shane told NOTA.
“Scouts was my stepping stone to the Army.
“I had always been a bush kid, loved the bush; it gave me the discipline and desire to achieve.
“There was talk about shutting it down for good, so I went and did my training in record time to help out.”
The citation that accompanied the pin and medal of the award recognises Shane’s commitment to the cause, noting that he completed his training and certification especially quickly, and his invaluable impact engaging with the local community.
“Shane’s role has been
pivotal in raising the profile of Scouting, his efforts have increased visibility and interest, contributing to our growth and Shane’s ability to connect with the community and promote Scouts has been a valuable asset,” reads part of the Citation.
“Shane has been key to our group’s fundraising efforts – his innovative ideas and tireless work with
community activities has provided essential funds for the group, and also helped build a sense of community among members and supporters.
“His leadership has been crucial in enduring the financial stability and success of our various programs and activities.”
Scouts is still alive and well in Bulahdelah, and the
Stinker’s Fishin’: Warm water fish incoming
Play review: Avarice
By David SMITH
THE true story behind the founding of the Australian Agricultural Company (AACo) was revealed in Stroud on Saturday, 26 October to an appreciative audience of over 100 people.
Based on reliable biographies and other writings about the Macarthur family, ‘Avarice’, a short two act drama was written by Dr Jonathan King OAM and Anne Frost OAM (Anne also directed) and performed by an all local cast.
Act One performed at Stroud Court House introduced us to the formation of AACo in London early in 1824.
Then after a short stroll to Quambi House, Act Two revealed the extent of the
greed for wealth exercised by Capt. John Macarthur through his family’s manipulations of the company’s board of management and his personal dealings with AACo.
This play was produced as a bicentennial tribute to the formation of AACo, which also plays a pivotal role in the history of Stroud.
The AACo was amply assisted by the British Parliament’s Crown Grant of 1,000,000 acres in the Colony of New South Wales.
It was created as a land development company for the purpose of improving flocks of merino sheep for fine wool production, along with other crops for export in response to a depressed British economy after the Napoleonic Wars (17991815), and the need to
recover Britain’s textile trade.
The AACo’s headquarters were sited at Tahlee on the northern shore of Port Stephens in 1826.
Later in 1826 the company started the establishment of its principal agricultural farm and second township at Stroud.
Today the company is Australia’s largest integrated cattle and beef producer, and the oldest continuously operating company in the nation.
Whilst the focus of Avarice was on the Macarthur family, little reference was made in regard to the original inhabitants of the lands AACo acquired and eventually prospered from through the labours of convicts and the local Aboriginal population.
Audiences have been
group takes advantage of the stunning local surroundings, such as camping, bushcraft, bush skills, navigation and water activities in the river
By John ‘Stinker’ CLARKE
TO my way of thinking, it is the month of October when the winter fish retreat to make room for those who prefer the warmer water.
The best indicators of water temperature are luderick which arrive in huge numbers and set up camp along the Nelson Bay Breakwall in the later months of autumn and leave town during spring.
From all reports it was another good season.
As we head toward Christmas the whiting are appearing in greater numbers, particularly along Stockton Beach where they are only too keen to feast on pipis and sea worms.
Mulloway are becoming far more active along the
and mountains, as well as going away to camps and jamborees with the larger movement.
beaches and into the Port.
From now, through to May, I can expect to hear reports of big Mulloway taking live baits and lures in the deeper waters of the port around Middle Island off Soldiers Point and under the Karuah Bridge.
Summer is flathead time and the Port is filling up with thumpers from Karuah to Shoal Bay.
Here is a little tip – when the north-east winds persist, take a drive over to the north side and target Jimmys Beach on a rising tide in the morning.
Sling a bag over your shoulder and walk the beach tossing lures or baits.
Not much has been said about crabs lately however that is about to change.
Muddies and blue swimmers are starting to tap dance from North Arm Cove to Lemon Tree Passage.
Remember that witches hats crab nets are not permitted in Port Stephens.
assured that in a part two, perhaps in 2026 for the 200th anniversary of Stroud, more will be revealed.
by
and District
The play was proudly supported
Stroud
Historical Society. The afternoon tea spread put on by Tess Raine after the performance was a pure delight, especially the scones with jam and cream.
q The cast of Avarice.
q Shane Griffis’ Special Service Award, complete with pin and medal.
q Shane received his award at a Scouts presentation in Newcastle.
q The Trinkler boys chase big mulloway under the Karuah Bridge at this time of the year.
q Join my mate 'Schoie' Schofield on Stockton Beach.
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Royally spoilt for choice
WELCOMING and comfortable accommodation, food, coffee, bar and music in the renovated historic Royal Hotel, right in the heart of Dungog.
The Royal Bar is open Tuesdays to Sundays, with four beers on tap, a quality wine list and a wide range of spirits and non-alcoholic options, all delivered with friendly service.
“We also offer barista coffee, featuring Belaroma from Seven Miles Coffee,” said the Royal Hotel team.
“Call in for a drink and a chat!
“We’re now serving your favourite cup and pastries from 8.00am.”
You are royally spoilt for choice in Dungog.
This quaint country town is packed with history, community, nature, theatre and farm-fresh markets and shops.
The Hotel features:
• Fourteen deluxe guest rooms consisting of five single rooms, two double rooms, one twin room, one bunk room, and four queen rooms for your choice.
• The Royal Apartment with its own lounge and ensuite bathroom available.
• All rooms have access to clean, renovated men’s and women’s separate bathrooms, offering baths, showers and grooming areas.
• Spacious front and back verandahs with exquisite views of the town and nature
• Licensed bar service, for a drink in our stylish saloon or in the private guest lounge.
The Royal, with its oldtime charm, is the ideal place for a country wedding.
“We can host any event with options to consider to your heart’s content within our comfortable accommodation, licensed drink service, and farm-fresh
food.
“We can cater to your every need while you relax and enjoy the country with your family and friends.”
The Royal is also home to an array of quality live music.
Throughout November the Hotel will welcome US bluegrass band High Fidelity, Craig McLachlan presenting ‘Six String Stories’, jazz ensemble Elysian Fields, and Michael Carpenter’s band presenting ‘Heroes of the Heartland’ featuring the songs of Springsteen, Mellencamp and Seger.
In December The Bushwackers will bring the Hotel to life with their beloved Australiana style.
Bookings and information at dungogroyalhotel.com.au/ events.
q The historic Royal Hotel, Dungog.
BUSINESS SHOWCASE
Travel options galore
FAMILY owned and operated since 2000, Travelwise provides all-inclusive, fully guided tours for the active and not-so-active traveller.
“We provide amazing experiences to locations you may not otherwise be able to travel to,” said Travelwise’s Steve Gatland.
Travelwise organises everything from coach transport, flights, accommodation, meals, activities, entries and tours to ensure a “seamless travel experience”.
Mr Gatland was inspired to enter the industry after seeing a gap in the local tourism market.
“I saw there was a lack of travel options that would depart from our local residential areas, especially for our retired people,” he said.
“I am very aware members of our community don’t want to travel to Newcastle or Sydney to join a tour.
“I believe when people move to these beautiful coastal areas, they still might like to enjoy performances and events in Sydney or join one of our tours to amazing locations such as Tasmania or Kangaroo Island via the Great Ocean Road.”
Travelwise’s coaches offer two entry doors (less queueing when boarding and departing), clean bathrooms, double filtered water stations, WIFI internet, DVD entertainment, and large reclining seats.
Comfort and convenience are top priorities.
“We average 30 passengers on a 51 passenger coach for extended tours, offering plenty of room to spread out when on tour,” Mr Gatland said.
“We collect passengers from their home towns along the way.
“We offer door to door pick-up and drop-off for those living in Port Stephens.”
Customers can expect a safe, reliable first class service with a personalised experience.
“Guests booking onboard may have a special dietary requirement or may have ability concerns which
we can cater for,” Mr Gatland said.
“We have options for the active and not-so-active travellers.
“For example, some guests may choose to do the scenic helicopter flight option on Cradle Mountain with the others choosing the
“We aim to provide for all abilities.”
Travelwise offer a diverse range of experiences, both in NSW and further afield.
“We offer overnight trips to see performances and events in Sydney such
as Vivid, performances at Capitol and Lyric Theatres, opera at Sydney Opera House/Sydney Harbour and more.
“We offer short and extended tours to local and interstate locations.”
Featured trips include Kangaroo Island via the Great
mountain explorer coach tour.
Ocean Road, a Blue Mountains Tour including the newly refurbished Zig Zag Railway, the Hunter Valley Gardens Christmas Lights Spectacular including a tour of the Hunter Valley wine country, and a comprehensive tour of Tasmania with King Island as an option.
q Travelwise is operated by Steve Gatland.
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Merely a leisurely stroll from the water's edge, and only 100 metres from the boat ramp, the location is ideal for those who desire quick access to aquatic adventures.
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Your boat could be anchored at the front in these calm waters, where you could sail to Nelson Bay or Soldiers Point for breakfast.
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Dorin’s Draws By Paul DORIN OPINION & LETTERS
The Write Direction
By John BLACKBOURN
Charging along
THERE are a number of questions generally on the mind of anyone considering the change to an electric car.
How many kilometres will the battery allow me to travel?
Where is the next charging station?
How long will I have to sit there waiting for my battery to be recharged?
Is hybrid the way to go if I am living in the regions?
Unfortunately, there are a lot more unknowns to be solved before we do
From the Mayor’s desk
By CLAIRE PONTIN Mayor, MidCoast Council
AS a re-elected Mayor I am looking forward to working collaboratively with the newly elected Councillors and the returning Councillors.
Some of the new Councillors have a wealth of government and corporate experience, and they all bring different skills to the table and with fresh faces come new perspectives. This is a good thing.
Some of our up-coming priorities to
the decent thing for the environment and plunge into electric vehicle ownership.
Some reports claim the cost of buying an EV is up to 50 percent more costly than purchasing the same or similar car with a petrol engine.
We also know that the “fuel cost” for your electric recharge is much less if done at home with rooftop solar and a battery.
However, it can become extremely expensive to fit out your garage with the correct electrical equipment in order for you to recharge at home, usually overnight.
One figure I was given was that the garage electrical charging point could cost over $1500.
Early in the game not every brand of EV had the same plug arrangement and this could cost more for home fitment.
When travelling you had to hope the recharge point had the correct fitting or at least an adapter to suit.
However, in order to facilitate charging, the NRMA offered free charging at their outlets as a positive incentive to
focus on include reviewing our budget.
We need to free up some funds to divert directly into our road networks and conduct reviews of all our services to identify where we can make beneficial savings.
Advocacy will be an important part of the process, keeping Ministers regularly updated on the issues we face with our roads and our limited financial capacity.
I will also continue to advocate for the community on improved health care and we will continue our commitment to actively engage with our Aboriginal community.
Something I noticed during the election campaign process was the majority of residents don’t understand the complexities of Council and how it operates.
The MidCoast is a large area that includes 195 towns and villages, stretching over 10,000 square kilometres.
To give you an idea of size, that’s roughly the size of the entire country of Jamaica! Despite its large area, the population here is relatively small compared to other councils in
DEAR Jasminda,
MY personal trainer took some 'before' photos of me at the start of a 12-week gym program.
I look much fitter, feel better, and now fit into clothes I haven't worn for years.
The problem is, I was recently flicking through the trainer's Instagram account and came across my before and after photos.
I was horrified!
I don't want everyone seeing me in my gym gear looking hideous.
I can understand why it is good for her business, but it's not good for me. Help!
Rowena
L,
Dear Rowena,
OH hell. I've seen a lot of this before and after stuff lately.
There are before and after bathroom makeovers, before and after haircuts and colours, and before and after first-day-ofschool photos, where the kids look like they've done a Mud, Sweat and Tears challenge when really they've just been colouring in and eating five varieties of processed foods. There are before and after house renovations, and before and
EV ownership. I have noticed online advice that from November the NRMA outlets will introduce charging costs for this once free service.
Users will be required to pay a fee of $0.54 per kWh at 150kW DC fast chargers, and slightly dearer $0.59 per kWh at 175kW sites.
To put this into perspective, to recharge a mid-size EV the cost works out at $14 to $18 per 100km travelled, which is said to be more costly than a Toyota RAV4 at $8 or Hilux at $13 which run on petrol for the
New South Wales.
MidCoast Council manages around $5 billion worth of assets.
This includes 3,600 kilometres of roads(about the distance from Sydney to Brisbane), as well as 669 bridges, 76 playgrounds, and 26 sports complexes, 11 Libraries, 34 cemeteries and nine inground pools.
This is challenging, and we often rely on funding from State and Federal programs to help us – when this is available.
There’s a common misconception that when money is spent on a specific project, it could be better used for something else, like road repairs.
However, most of the time, that money comes from specific purpose grants.
We can’t just move this money around.
We need your help to keep on top of some issues.
Use our “Report and Request” section on our website to report issues like vandalism, road problems, or stray animals.
after visits to the dog groomer, and before and after divorce photos, with women throwing their wedding dresses into a fire pit, singing Pink's 'So What', and getting sloshed.
I get it from your trainer's perspective, Rowena.
She's been working hard, encouraging you to do 20 more goblet squats when you can hardly breathe, and 50 lunges when your muscles are so fatigued that you can't even bend down to tie your shoe laces, and now it's time for payback.
You look great and your progress will encourage others, but yes, before photos are never flattering. That's the whole point of them.
They always seem to be taken in surgical-strength lighting where every imperfection is exaggerated. No one smiles in a before photo either.
They are probably feeling miserable because they've just forked out a small fortune to be tortured and they are 'hangry' because they started the day with an apple instead of a croissant and a cappuccino.
Did you sign anything to say that your photos could be used for promotional purposes?
If not, I think you are well within your rights to ask for the photos to be taken down, or at least modified with your face pixelated or replaced with an emoji, so you aren't recognisable.
Wonderful news about your progress though. Well done.
Carpe diem, Jasminda.
same distance. Without being specific, public fast chargers are becoming even more expensive to use.
That cost is stated as 80 percent higher than it was five years ago.
The days of free fuel for your EV have now ended and the costs of recharging are rocketing upwards.
The industry is now saying it’s a great time to buy an EV, but perhaps not the best time to own one.
You’ll get a request number to follow up on your report and see updates. Sometimes, our response will be we can’t schedule that work this year. Staff are continually seeking to improve how this system works.
There are also often opportunities for our community to share their thoughts on various projects and policies, so I encourage people to keep their eye out for those opportunities.
Our website is a great source of information as is the weekly News Wrap email that you can sign up for to get a weekly email newsletter.
I also encourage anyone interested in learning more about Council’s decisionmaking process to watch one of our Council meetings from the comfort of your own home.
Every meeting is live streamed from our website.
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 30 October at 2pm.
READING by Lynne Miles: Psalm 99: 5
"Exalt the LORD our God and worship at His footstool for He is holy."
Myall Melodians do it again
LAST Tuesday evening the renowned Myall Melodians Community Choir captivated another full-house audience with song at the Grange Country Club Auditorium.
Led by indefatigable maestro Margaret Rowden, the choir presented their tribute to spring in a variety concert entitled “Flora-Fest in Song”.
The audience were most appreciative of the themed ‘floral’ music performed by various sections of the full choir.
There were comedy acts interspersed with more ‘serious’ pieces including a wonderful rendition of “The Rose.”
The audience would no doubt be impressed with the costuming and presentation and the hard-working team behind this production; in particular Margaret Rowden and Allan Anton and the choir MC Ray Hoskins.
The Choir concluded the evening with a rousing rendition of “Land of Hope and Glory” which left the audience wanting more.
Members of the public will have the opportunity to see and hear the Myall Melodians when they perform their annual “Carols by the Lake” concert on 10 December
“Members
A candidate to truly represent electors
DEAR News Of The Area,
NOW that the current member for the federal seat of Lyne has officially announced his long-rumoured retirement, the opportunity emerges for voters in this sprawling rural seat to consider an alternative to National Party representation for the area.
The seat of Lyne has had six members in the 75 years of its existence - five of them members of the National Party. Much of their voting record in the federal parliament has reflected their adherence to the policies decided by the party, rather than a sense of representing the needs and aspirations of the people who live in Lyne.
Recently a group of committed citizens
formed Independent Lyne, a communitybased organisation which is looking to identify a candidate to stand at the next federal election, who will truly represent the electors of Lyne.
Already, kitchen table conversations have taken place to listen to what people are wanting, and an online survey completed by interested people is revealing the specific interests of locals.
You can participate in this survey at https://www.independentlyne.org/survey_ our_community
When we vote we are presumably looking to elect a Federal member who will represent the people of our area when those members gather in the parliament in
Tea Gardens Women’s Bowling Club
By Lynda RICHARDS
TUESDAY 15th October: Unfortunately, no bowls played due to rain.
Thursday 17th October: Format for play a game of 3 bowls Triples and 3 games of 3 bowls Pairs all 12 ends. Christine Fossey, Maureen Campbell and Jean Glover v Vicki McMillan, Deb Gardner and Dale Winter this was a close game scores equal on the 4th and 7th ends, Dale's team winning 13 v 10. An interesting contest on the next rink, on the 5th end Sue Morris and Bette Saillard were 9 v Lorraine Murphy and Bev Dunn 1. Sue and Bette failed to add to their score over the next 5 ends, resulting in to heading in to the last end of play with just a 3 shot lead, anyone team could win. The victors were Sue and Bette 10 v Lorraine and Bev 8. Precy Swaddling and
Lynda Richards took control of this game from the first end defeating Dorothy Thompson and Lynne Green 14 v 4. The winners on the day winning with the highest score were Precy and Lynda.
Tuesday 22nd October: All games 18 ends, 2 games of 3 bowls Triples and 1 game of Fours. A very even match Lorraine Murphy, Dorothy Thompson and Sandra Leisemann v Leona Clissold, Dot Dallas and Judi Polak equal scores on the 7th, 9th and 12th ends, with 2 ends left to bowl Sandra's team had a 4 shot lead (17 v 13) ultimately winning 17 v 15. Precy Swaddling, Jeanette Emmett and Pat Baker held the lead all the way defeating Carolyn Fredericks, Lyn Nightingale and Dale Winter 24 v 16. Winners also were Jane Uff (swinger Lead), Lynda Richards, Dawn Jones and Jean Glover 22 v Jane, Sheril Johnson,
Canberra.
OPINION
A community-backed independent will be committed to doing just this.
At the next election we will have the opportunity to choose a local member who reflects the needs of the community rather than decisions about policy made by a political party.
For more information about Independent Lyne, go to https://www.independentlyne.org
Yours sincerely, Dr John SQUIRES, Secretary, Independent Lyne Organising Committee.
SPORTS
Judy McGavock and Bette Saillard 15. Precy, Jeanette and Pat won the day winning with the highest score, Judy McGavock won the raffle many thanks to The Garden Eatery for donating the raffle prize.
Thursday 24th October: A game of "turn around Triples" and 2 games of 3 bowls Pairs all 12 ends. Winners of the Triples Dorothy Thompson, Pat Baker and Bev Dunn 16 v Vicki McMillan, Robyn Webster and Deb Gardner 8. A win also for Lyn Nightingale and Sandra Leisemann 13 v Jean Glover and Kathie Rimmer 4 and last but not least Lynda Richards and Bette Saillard defeated Sue Morris and Dale Winter 18 v 4. Lyn and Sandra were the daily winners, winning with the lowest score.
Coming events: Colleen Ross and Robyn Beaumont are competing in Newcastle District Women's Pairs Championship on Monday 28th October, the next Monday 4th November Robyn will be bowling in the Women's District Singles. TGWBC Club Championship Minor Singles Competition commences on Thursday 7th November.
Hawks Nest Bridge Club
By Diane RUSSELL
RESULTS Week Ending 25th October
Monday: N/S 1. J Whalan & B Treharne, 2. L & G Conroy, 3. B Eyre & T Thatcher, 4. C Richards & S Matheson, 5. J Patfield & C Brooking, 6. J Ryan & A Remment. E/W 1. L Howarth & E Greenhalgh, 2. E Digby & J Pye, 3. J Armstrong & D Dale, 4. L Hulme & J Corden, 5. L Wood & G Smith, 6.S
Bowen & A Ryan, 7. S Pearson & D O’Brien. Wednesday: N/S 1. P Baily & L Howarth, 2. C Rands & L Falla, 3. J Whalan & C Richards, 4. J Armstrong & J Corden, 5. J Ryan & A Remment, 6. A Ryan & E White. E/W 1. S Fuller & K McMurray, 2. B Treharne & S Matheson, 3. C Bywater & D Hipkins, 4. J Brandis & J Pye, 5. S Aldrich & M Rowden, 6. L Wood & G Smith
Friday: N/S 1 .C Rands & L Falla, 2. J & T
Thatcher, 3. S Pearson & M Rowden. 4. P Baily & G Morrison, 5. L & G Conroy, 6. B & P Gibbs, 7. B Treharne & D O’Brien, 8. B Taylor & B West, 9. J Whalan & C Richardson. E/W1. L Wood & G Smith, 2. D Hipkins & B Eyre, 3. J Armstrong & D Dale, 4. S Bowen & S Schmeding, 5. M Churton & J Corden, 6. K Mc Murray & J Pye, 7. A & J Ryan, 8. H White & S Helsen, 9. C Bywater & J Gray.
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at the Grange, starting at 6:30pm.
of the community are invited to join the choir which meets every Tuesday
night in the Grange auditorium commencing at 7.00 pm until 8.30 pm,” said Publicity Officer John Slater.
q The Myall Melodians in full voice.
Hawks Nest Ladies Golf
By Dianne BOWES
24/10/24
SATURDAY'S game was the October Monthly Medal round for the ladies, with 33 entrants including Anne Kessell, visiting us from the Forster Tuncurry Golf Club.
The strong winds presented the field with some extra challenges today, though there were some excellent scores carded. Ahead of the pack was the very consistent Robyn Keegan, followed closely by Renea Kerr who had a great round, and Margeurite Miller.
Results: Ladies Monthly Medal 18 Hole Nett Event
19/10/24
A Grade: 1st Margeurite Miller on 71 C/B; 2nd Sue Kovacs 71; 3rd Deb Matheson 75
B Grade: 1st Robyn Keegan on 69 (best score of
the day); 2nd Renea Kerr 70; 3rd Tanya Sinclair 74 C/B
Place Getters (74-80): Cheryl Rose, Evelyn Potts, Dale McClure, Denise Sainty, Dawn Wiggins, Sue Campton and Roma Bernardin
Gross Winners: Division 1 Deb Matheson with 92; Division 2 Renea Kerr on 101 NTP Hole 10: Margeurite Miller
Congratulations to all of our winners today.
Tuesday’s game was the delayed Round 1 of the Ladies Club Championship for 2024. There were 48 starters across the 3 grades playing for the honours in perfect spring conditions. Some of today’s highlights included Judy Benson’s chip in from 10 metres out, for a birdie on the 10th; Sue Kovacs’ haul of 3 chip ins; Robyn Keegan’s chip in for par on the 17th and Karen Serhan on the 5th.
Well played ladies!
Results: Ladies Round 1
Championship 18 Hole Nett 22/10/24
A Grade: 1st Cheryl Foster with 70 C/B (best score of the day); 2nd Marcia Smith 72; 3rd Denise Sainty 74
B Grade: 1st Trish Sattler on 70; 2nd Shaz Carter 71; 3rd Robyn Keegan 72
C Grade: 1st Christine Simmons 71 C/B; 2nd
Heather McGuinn; 3rd Pauline Barham 73
Place Getters ( 76 C/B77 C/B}: Tanya Sinclair, Barb Birmingham, Robyn Wade, Sue Kovacs, Janet Olsen, Helen Haynes, Sue Campton and Liz Ross
Gross Winners: A Grade
Helen Haynes 83; B Grade
Shaz Carter 99; C Grade
Christine Simmons 108
NTP Hole 5: A Grade
Helen Haynes; B Grade Susan Pritchard; C Grade Di Smith
Myall Coast Vets
By Tony SMITH
Hawks Nest Vets
By Len GOUGH
22/10/2024.
HN VETS Stableford
Front Nine Nett Scores
1st Michael Rose 22
2nd Keith Harrap 20c/b
3rd Robert Reid 20c/b
4th Colin Amos 20
Balls down to 16c/b
Back Nine Nett Scores
1st Darrel Scott 22
2nd Lyle Hudson 21
3rd Chris Barrett 19c/b
4th Peter Campbell 19c/b Balls down to 16
Nearest To Pin 3rd Ronaldf Wright (Birdie)
5th Keith Harrap
10th Gordon Morrison
16th Alan Crittenden
Thong throwing institution
The deciding round of this year’s championship will be played next Tuesday, so the best of luck to everyone playing for the top gong in 2024.
Tuesday Lady Vets 9 Hole Event
9 ladies teed off in today’s competition, and it was Marie Pegram who blew everyone out of the water with her score of 23. A very convincing win, congratulations Marie!
Results: 9 Hole Stableford 23/10/24
1st Marie Pegram 23; 2nd Jeanette Kemp 19 C/B; 3rd Ann O’Brien 19; 4th Di Lindstrom 15 C/B; 5th Pat Dodd 15 C/B
Thursday Lady Veterans
There were 42 players today who set off in calm conditions, but a gusty southerly made for some challenging shots on the
more exposed holes later in the morning. Perhaps that’s why no chip ins or birdies were recorded today, and a few of our players had significant scores for all the wrong reasons if their stories were to be believed! But everyone remained cheerful as they enjoyed morning tea in the Green Room afterwards.
Results: Lady Veterans 9
Hawks Nest Thursday Night Darts
By Brenda EDWARDS
Highest Score: Marion Smith-134. Mens Highest
24th OCTOBER. Winners: Lyn Pierson and Glen Miller.
Runners Up: Marion Smith and John Edwards. Ladies
Score: Dermot O'Sullivan and John Edwards-140. Darts are on every Thursday night, names in by 6.45pm,darts start at 7pm. Everyone is welcome.
Pierson and Glen Miller. Runners Up: Marion Smith and John Edwards.
SUDOKU
Wanted to Buy
For Sale Funeral Services
ANTIQUE bottles and old fishing items. Any items related to the early days of Port Stephens Ph 0401 618 827
Work Wanted
LAUNDRY service
wash dry fold
ironing Nelson Bay Kathy 0431 560 030
BOOKS, suit H/School or Uni. student to read and accept messages therein for a better future. 4982 9942 F171024
FREE clean fill, pool excavation in thornton, must be within 5km radius for delivery. Ph 0476 789 721
MOBILE phone charger, 0493 777 707 F171024
Notices
Gold and Silver
Top prices for scrap and coins paid by local dealer.
Call Les 0455 660 884
Business For Sale
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GUITAR & Bass tuition Theory muscianship Graduate of Aust Institute of Music Course details www.guitarstudio.net.au Salamander Bay 4984 4731 e051224
Tea Gardens Hawks R.L.F.C
Annual General Meeting
Thursday Nov 14th
6pm for 6:30pm start Tea Gardens Hotel Secretary 0417 226 619
Price Reduced! MALTESE Shih Tzu puppies. 1 boy, 2 girls. Available now Located in Port Stephens BIN# B000616552 Call or text 0474 378 452
Garage Sale
VARIOUS goods
Holden car parts garden tools, camping equipment. Sat 2 & Sun 3 Nov. 22 Gwalia Close Medowie. 8am- 3pm.
2 seat leather sofa $100. Nelson Bay 0410 492 885
sofa. Nick Scali, Beige and the headrest can be removed. $200 for quick sale. Tea Gardens pick up 0499 148 876 e071124
3 new womens leather jackets worth $400 each will sell for $100 each Small - medium. 0493 777 707
ANTIQUE Rocking cradle. Wooden attractive, and safe to use. Mattress included 90x70x66cm. $95 Ph: 4938 5923
HERBICIDE SPRAYING
MidCoast Council will be carrying out a range of herbicide spraying activities in various waterways, open drains, and retention ponds; on roadsides and reserves; and on sporting fields, parks, pools surrounds, cemeteries and Council building surrounds within the entire MidCoast region during November, December 2024 and January 2025.
These activities will be targeting general vegetation, grasses, reeds, bindii, broadleaf and annual and perennial environmental weeds and each program is subject to weather conditions. Only qualified operators will be undertaking works.
On the roadsides and reserves, subject to availability and need, registered herbicides Weedmaster Duo, Sixgun 360, Biochoice 360, Glymac 360 (360g/L glyphosate), and/or Metsun 600, Lynx WG, metmac 600, Kenzon and/or Grazon extra will be used as per the requirements of the label and APVMA off label permit 9907 where applicable.
In various waterways and retention ponds Herbicides Weedmaster Duo, Sixgun 360, Biochoice 360 and/or Glymac 360 (360g/L glyphosate) will be used as per the requirements of the label and APVMA off label permit 9907 where applicable and as a precaution residents are advised to refrain from using, drinking or swimming in the water for two weeks following treatments.
Registered herbicides, chemicals Spearhead, Kamba M and Broadside will be used as per label directions on sporting fields, parks, pools surrounds, cemeteries, reserves and Council building surrounds.
Scheduled areas will be assessed individually and treated as required. Individual areas will be sign-posted at the times of treatment in commonly accessed areas. A list of areas to be treated is available by calling MidCoast Council on 7955 7777.
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BED single, GC, no stains. $60. 0433210187
BABY carrier, BabyBjorn new price is over $300 selling for $90 ono. Ph 0412 783 707
BOXING gloves, size small, Sting brand, $10 49828628
BRAND New seat Covers - suit Camry / Aurion. 25mm Pile Charcoal Grey. Paid $360 - selling $150. Ph 0409 877 099
CAMERA Sony DSCHX400V Cybershot 50x zoom, Wi-Fi, performs like a DSLR but compact with 3 inch viewfinder Great cond. $99. 0493 078 190
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PET Door up to 18kg New $50. 0447 146 781
PVC pipes, different lengths and widths. $20 for the lot. 4982 2335
FAN, for table, black exc cond. $20. 0493777707
FISH fern for ponds or aquariums, from $5 0466 880 639
GOLF cart and new batteries plus golf trailer (TD16HE). $6,750 4997 0435
HAIRDYE, ash blonde $5 each. 0493 777 707
HEATERS, Delongi oil heater $40. Rinnai convection heater $40 Tambrook radiant heater $40. 0487 015 730
HEATERS, electric, from $10, free local delivery 49829225 F180724
HOMEMAKER mini blender with 4 cups and lids, new. $12. Ph 4982 8628
HORSE Saddles x 4. Leather halters
COFFEE table and wall unit, walnut stain $40 each or both for $50. 0423 545 331 F050924
COFFEE Table / TV table, black with glass top, 1200 × 600 x 440 high, $60. 0433 210 187
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DOONAS single x 2, $30 each. Mattress protectors x 2, $10 each. New in packaging. 0408431488
ELEGANT wrought iron table with glass top and 5 chairs
Please call for photos pickup Thornton $100. 0412783707
KAYAK suction roller assist to roof rack . $25 Tea Gardens. 0439 870 665 F060624
LAWN roller, $50 ono Raymond Terrace. 0412 585 156 F020524
MAKITA hammer drill keyless chuck $35. 49872392
MEN’S joggers, new size 10, worth $40 will sell for $10. 0493 777 707
RECORDS, Scottish and Pipe bands, Irish singers and bands & 4 box sets of classics, call for details. 0487 015 730
ROBOTIC vacuum cleaner; used once Mobile phone (I don’t have) requ. to set it up correctly. ½ price $260 Medowie. 4982 9942
RISOTTO and rice maker, 10 cup. $169 on special, brand new. $69.95 0427 307 580
SCAFFOLD - VGC Portable, lockable wheels, work platform approx. 650 x 1900mm adjustable to maximum height 1.9 metres, ladder built-in, easy to adjust configuration with ‘clip type’ fittings, no spanners required. Photos. $800 bargain. 0427 827 487
SHIMANO fishing reels for sale. Phone for details. 0419985601
SOFA three seat with chase & two cushions, brown fabric easily cleaned, covers removable. $100 0433 210 187 F200624
WOK, new with glass lid, $20. 0493 777 707
TOTAL flow sump pump, brand new in box $60 ono pick up TG 0409 526 684
TV hardly used, TCL Smart TV. Unwanted gift. $350. 4982 3521
TWO outdoor chairs near new. $20 for both 0493 777 707
WOMENS winter clothing size 10-12 quality, near new, nothing over $20. Ph 49385923 for address
WORK boots, new, size 10, Blacksmith. $40 0493 777 707 F180724
Boats
HOLDEN FJ special 1955, original condition well maintained and mechanically sound Drives well, 86,000 miles, club rego 87955H $30,000. 0408 689 485
MAZDA BT50, 3.2L 4X4 King Cab 2018 Many extras, Exc service history, DTV79D $32,500. 0448 835 635
MAZDA CX5 Sports white. 2013. One owner logbooks. 5 months rego left CMG44G. 316,300 on clock. Immaculate cond for age. $6,500ono 0429 935 957
SUZUKI Vitara 1999 4WD Auto, just run out of rego. Engine lower bearing is noisy $500 ono. Ph John 0414 408 635
TOYOTA Rav4 Cruiser 2007, 214,000 klms, log books, rego 9/5/2025 EXW29N, exc cond $8,500. 0415 678 687
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NEW 31 dinner plates & 11 bowls. Buy all together or separate. $60. 0493 777 707
WALKER, new, unused med wt, adjust. Cost $200, sell for $130 49191121
BEST ON THE BOX
FRIDAY
BRAND BOLLYWOOD DOWNUNDER
SBS VICELAND, 9.30pm
Borne of the Indian culture’s rich storytelling history and the advent of motion pictures, the Hindi film industry –or Bollywood (a portmanteau of “Bombay” and “Hollywood”) – is renowned for its colourful costumes, spectacular settings, sweeping romances and, of course, its signature dance scenes. In an illuminating and informative feature, filmmaker Anupam Sharma (above, unIndian) discovers how this expressive and celebratory form of cinema swept the world and formed a particularly strong love affair with Australia. Featuring an abundance of clips among commentary from critics, experts and industry professionals including Amit Khanna and Anupam Kher, this entertaining doco is catnip for cinephiles.
SATURDAY
NO TIME TO DIE
NBN, 7.30pm
Daniel Craig wraps up his time with Her Majesty’s Secret Service as superspy James Bond in this fitting finale that ranks among 007’s best outings. After an explosive opening scene, the film finds Bond retired from MI6 duty and enjoying a quiet life in picturesque Jamaica. His peace is soon interrupted, however, when his CIA buddy Felix Leiter (Jeffrey Wright) turns up seeking his help. His subsequent mission to rescue a kidnapped scientist sees Bond outmaneuver his successor Nomi (Lashana Lynch, pictured), leading him to a scarred villain (Rami Malek) who is armed with a dangerous new technology that’s capable of killing millions. Closing out his five-film run as the iconic agent, Craig well and truly signs off from the enduring franchise with a bang.
TUESDAY
TAKE 5 WITH ZAN ROWE
ABC TV, 8.30pm
No decent mixtape (or playlist, nowadays) is complete without a striking, thunderous anthem to tie the whole thing together at the end and leave its listener feeling satisfied. Music journalist Zan Rowe concludes her third collection of intimate interviews with a worthy candidate: powerhouse performer Casey Donovan (pictured with Rowe). After winning Australian Idol at the age of 16, Donovan rocketed to national fame, but her career and personal life have not always been a smooth ride. The Sister Act star reveals the real person behind the headlines and alludes to the highs and lows of the past 20 years as she shares five songs that mean “sanctuary” to her in a revealing yet cryptic chat.
FRIDAY, November 1
Grand Designs Revisited. (PG, R)
The Larkins At Christmas. (PG, R)
Love Your Garden. (R)
Rage New Music. (MA15+adhlnsv)
Rage. (PG)
7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures. 7.50 The Strange Chores. 8.00 Scooby-Doo And Guess Who? 8.25 BTN Newsbreak. 8.30 Mythbusters “There’s Your Problem!”. 8.55 Robot Wars. 9.55 Doctor Who. 10.40 Late Programs.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Lost Treasures Of Ancient Rome. (PG) 8.30 Castle Secrets. (Mav)
9.25 Kennedy. (Premiere)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 The Lesson. (Premiere, Mal)
12.20 The Wall: Cover Your Tracks. (Malsv, R)
3.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, 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 Better Homes And Gardens. Johanna Griggs talks to Stephanie Alexander. 8.30 Growing Home With Jamie Durie: The Big Dig. (PG) Part 2 of 4. 9.30 The Disappearance Of Grace Millane. (Mas, R) The story of the 2018 murder of British backpacker Grace Millane and how her killer was caught. 11.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl, R)
1.05 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
1.35 Harry’s Practice. (R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Million Dollar Minute. (R) 5.00 NBC Today.
6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 David Attenborough’s Planet Earth III. (PGa, R) 8.40 MOVIE: London Has Fallen. (2016, MA15+lv, R) Terrorists attack world leaders in London. Gerard Butler. 10.40 Race To The Melbourne Cup Carnival. (PGls)
Tipping Point. (PG, R) 12.30 Pointless. (PG, R)
TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
Skippy The Bush Kangaroo. (R)
Global Shop. (R)
ABC FAMILY (22) 6am Children’s Programs. Noon Gossip Girl. 2.00 La Brea. 3.00 The Golden Girls.
SATURDAY, November 2
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6.00 Morning Programs. 12.00 News. 12.30 Morning Programs. 1.25 Grantchester. (Mv, R) 2.15 Question Everything. 2.45 Spicks And Specks. (PG, R) 3.20 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery. (PG, R) 4.00 Dr Charles Perkins Oration 2024. 4.30 Boyer Lecture 2024: Professor Anna Goldsworthy. 5.00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (PG, R) 5.30 Landline. (R)
6.00 Australian Story: The Big Lap – Fiona MacDonald. (R)
6.30 Back Roads: Beechworth, Victoria. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News. A look at the top stories of the day.
7.30 Grantchester. (PGv) A woman Alphy knows goes missing.
8.20 Vera. (Mv, R) Part 2 of 4. After a surgeon is shot dead and his daughters abducted, DCI Stanhope and her team pursue the killer.
9.50 Plum. (Mal, R) Plum’s ex-wife Renee tries to help him.
10.45 Countdown To War. (R)
11.30 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
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6am Children’s Programs. 5.55pm Octonauts. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Teenage Boss: Next Level. 8.00 The Crystal Maze. 8.45 Fresh Off The Boat. 9.30 Speechless. 9.50 Officially Amazing. 10.20 Dragon Ball Super. 10.45 Late Programs.
6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Destination Flavour. (R) 9.05 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.05 Love Your Garden. (PG, R) 11.00 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 WorldWatch. 12.30 ABC World News Tonight. 1.00 PBS News. 2.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 1. H’lights. 4.30 Plat Du Tour. 4.35 Ancient Egypt By Train. (R) 5.30 Clash Of Titans.
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Inside Windsor Castle. (PG)
8.25 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres. (R) 9.15 The World’s Most Beautiful Landscapes. (PG, R)
10.10 So Long, Marianne. (Mals)
11.05 Paris Paris. (PGas, R)
12.05 Hope. (Mv, R)
2.10 Significant Other. (Mal, R)
3.30 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
4.20 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.50 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 The Great Outdoors. (PG)
SBS MOVIES (32)
6am Five
SUNDAY, November 3
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6.00 Rage. (PG) 7.00 Weekend Breakfast. 9.00 Insiders. 10.00 Offsiders. 10.30 World This Week. (R) 11.00 Compass. (PG, R) 11.30 Praise. (R) 12.00 News. 12.30 Landline. 1.30 Gardening Australia. (R) 2.40 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat. (R) 3.15 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 4.00 Restoration Australia. (PG, R) 5.00 Antiques Roadshow. (R)
6.00 Grand Designs Australia. (PG, R)
7.00 ABC News.
7.30 Spicks And Specks. (PG)
8.00 Fisk. (PG)
8.30 Plum. (Ml) Plum takes his family to Melbourne.
9.25 I Was Actually There: Nicky Winmar’s Stand Against Racism. (Ml, R)
9.55 You Can’t Ask That. (Mal, R)
10.55 Miniseries: Marriage. (Ml, R)
11.55 Fires. (Final, Mal, R)
12.45 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv)
3.05 Australia Remastered. (R)
4.00 Gardening Australia. (R)
5.00 Insiders. (R)
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6am Children’s Programs. 4.50pm Gardening Australia Junior. 5.00 Peppa Pig. 5.10 TBA. 6.05 Interstellar Ella. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Andy And The Band. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 MOVIE: Cinderella. (2021, PG) 9.20 Fresh Off The Boat. 10.00 Speechless. 10.20 Doctor Who. 11.10 Late Programs.
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6.00 WorldWatch. 9.00 Growing A Greener World. (R) 10.00 FIFA World Cup Classic Matches. 11.30 Ageless Gardens. (R) 12.00 APAC Weekly. 12.30 PBS Washington Week With The Atlantic. 12.55 Plat Du Tour. 1.00 Speedweek. 3.00 Figure Skating. ISU Figure Skating. Grand Prix 2. H’lights. 5.30 Clash Of Titans. (PG)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 The Gunpowder Plot: Countdown To Treason.
9.20 Caral: Sacred City In The Andes. (PGa)
10.20 Wuthering Harlots: Pride And Prostitution. (MA15+as, R)
11.15 American Presidency With Bill Clinton. (PG, R)
4.15 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.45 Destination Flavour China Bitesize. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.15 France 24 Feature. 5.30 Al Jazeera News.
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Impossible Engineering. 8.30 Great Australian Concerts: Finn/Kelly. 9.35 Great Australian Concerts: Icehouse. 10.40 Fighter Pilot: The Real Top Gun. 11.35 Late Programs. 6am WorldWatch. 9.30 Small Business Secrets. 10.00 The Movie Show. Noon In My Own World. 12.55 Cook Up Bitesize. 1.00 States Of Undress. 1.55 Jeopardy! 4.00 WorldWatch. 4.30 PBS Washington Week. 4.55 Scandinavian Star. 6.05 Big Zuu’s 12 Dishes In 12 Hours. 6.40 Mysteries From Above. 7.35 Abandoned Engineering. 8.30 Disaster Autopsy. 9.25 Tokyo Vice. (Return) 10.30 Late Programs.
SBS MOVIES (32)
Flights Up. Continued. (2014, PG) 6.20 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 8.25 Wide Open Sky. (2015) 10.00 The Lawnmower Man. (1992, M) 12.35pm Anonymous. (2011, M) 3.00 Dancing Ninja. (2010, PG) 4.50 Dancing At Lughnasa. (1998, PG) 6.35 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 8.30 End Of Watch. (2012, MA15+) 10.30 Body Double. (1984, MA15+) 12.35am Late Programs. 6am Morning Programs. 8.40 Five Flights Up. (2014, PG) 10.20 India Sweets And Spices. (2021, M) 12.15pm Last Film Show. (2021, M, Gujarati) 2.20 Bride And Prejudice. (2004, PG) 4.25 Goal! 2: Living The Dream. (2007, PG) 6.35 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 8.30 Hope Springs. (2012, M) 10.25 A Matter Of Trust. (2022, MA15+, Danish) 12.30am Late Programs.
The team meets the Giants of Mandurah. 7.30 MOVIE: Independence Day. (1996, Mv, R) The US president and his motley group of allies battle to save Earth from an armada of attacking aliens. Will Smith, Bill Pullman.
10.25 MOVIE: The 6th Day. (2000, Mlv, R)
A helicopter pilot goes on the run. Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport.
12.55 Taken. (Mav, R) Bryan Mills fights for his life.
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 Larry The Wonder Pup. (R)
5.00 My Greek Odyssey. (PG, R)
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6am Morning Programs. 11.00 I Escaped To The Country. Noon Escape To The Country. 1.00 Martin Clunes: Islands Of The Pacific. 2.00 Escape To The Country. 3.00 I Escaped To The Country. 4.00 Escape To The Country. 5.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 6.00 Dog Patrol. 6.30 The
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6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 The Morning Show: Weekend. (PG) 12.00 Horse Racing. Golden Eagle Day and Eagle Farm Raceday. 5.00 Seven News At 5. 5.30 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG, R) 6.00 NBC Today. 7.00 Weekend Sunrise. 10.00 Morning Show. (PG) 12.00 Better Homes And Gardens. (R) 1.00 Border Security: Australia’s Front Line. (PG,
6.00 Seven News.
7.00 7NEWS Spotlight. An exclusive special investigation.
8.00 Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story. (Madl, R) The story of Michael Gudinski.
10.25 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous: Night Of Terror –The Bega Schoolgirls. (MA15+alv, R)
11.50 Autopsy USA. (Mad)
12.50 The Starter Wife. (Mas, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
3.30 Million Dollar Minute. (R)
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 A Current Affair.
7.30 MOVIE: No Time To Die. (2021, Malv) Bond tries to rescue a kidnapped scientist. Daniel Craig, Rami Malek.
10.45 MOVIE: No Escape. (2015, MA15+alv, R) Owen Wilson.
12.35 Australia’s Top Ten Of Everything. (PG, R)
1.30 The Garden Gurus. (R)
2.00 The Incredible Journey Presents. (PGa)
2.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.30 Global Shop. (R)
5.00 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
5.30 Helping Hands. (PG, R)
6.30 The Dog House. (PG, R) Dogs are matched with companions.
7.30 The Dog House Australia. (PGa, R) Narrated by Dr Chris Brown. 8.30 Shark Tank. (PGa, R) A business owner with an unexciting product has the Sharks in a frenzy when she reveals sales numbers.
9.30 The Cheap Seats. (Mal, R) Presenters Melanie Bracewell and Tim McDonald take a look at the week that was. 10.30 Ambulance Australia. (Mal, R) A man is struck in the groin by a javelin. 11.45 Ambulance UK. (Mal, R) 1.00 Home Shopping. (R) 5.00 Hour Of Power.
6am Children’s Programs. 2pm MOVIE: Pokémon: Arceus And
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6.00 NBN News.
7.00 The Block. (PGl)
8.45 60 Minutes. Current affairs program, investigating, analysing and uncovering the issues affecting all Australians. 9.45 9News Late.
10.15 Trump: A Second Chance? (PGlv)
11.15 The First 48: Brothers Down. (Mav)
12.05 SA Variety Bash. (PG) 1.00 Helloworld. (R) 1.30 TV Shop: Home Shopping. (R)
4.00 Believer’s Voice Of Victory. (PGa)
4.30 Destination WA.
5.00 Today Early News.
5.30 Today.
Shazam! (2019, M) 10.15 MOVIE: Vampires Suck. (2010, M) Midnight The Originals. 2.00 The Nanny. 3.00 Teen Titans Go! 3.30 Beyblade X. 4.00 Power Players. 4.30 Monkie Kid. 4.50 Late Programs. 6am Children’s Programs. 2pm Basketball. WNBL. Sydney Flames v UC Capitals. 4.00 MOVIE: Yours, Mine And Ours. (2005, PG) 5.45 MOVIE: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax. (2012) 7.30
SMART MARKETING
6.00 The Sunday Project. A look at the
MONDAY, November 4
6.00
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Into South America With Nick Knowles. (PG)
8.30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. (Mals)
9.25 Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
10.05 Have I Got News For You U.S. (Mals)
11.00 SBS World News Late.
11.25 A Criminal Affair. (MA15+s)
1.05 Pray For Blood. (Mal, R) 2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R) 3.35 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (MA15+aw, 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. (PGa)
7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) The competition returns to Brisbane. 9.10 Twisted Twins? Part 1 of 2. Explores the stories of identical twins involved in criminal cases of murder or missing persons.
10.10 S.W.A.T. (Mav) An armoured truck heist ends in bloodshed.
11.10 The Latest: Seven News. 11.40 Lopez Vs. Lopez. (PGals) 12.40 Miniseries: Deadline Gallipoli. 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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TUESDAY, November 5
7.30 7.30. 8.00 Back Roads. (PG)
8.30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe. (Final, Ml) 9.00 Louis Theroux Interviews... (Final, Ml, R) 9.45 Anh’s Brush With Fame. (PG, R)
10.15 Kitchen Cabinet. (PG, R) 10.45 News. 11.00 The Business. (R) 11.20 Four Corners. (Final, R) 12.05 Q+A. (R) 1.10 Media Watch. (PG, R) 1.25 Long Lost Family. (PG, R) 2.15 Rage. (MA15+adhlnsv) 2.55 Cancer: A Story Of Hope. (PG, R) 4.00 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.00 News Breakfast: USA Votes.
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Great Coastal Railway Journeys.
8.30 The Zelensky Story.
9.30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above. (R)
10.25 SBS World News Late.
10.55 Babylon Berlin. (MA15+asv)
12.50 Don’t Leave Me. (Malv, R)
2.45 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
4.25 Peer To Peer. (R)
4.55 China Bitesize. (PGaw, R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning.
5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Morning Programs. 6.45 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 8.40 Walking On Sunshine. (2014, PG) 10.30 Three Perfect Daughters. (2020, M, Italian) 12.20pm A Brighter Tomorrow. (2021, M, French) 1.55 The Man Who Brought Down The White House. (2017, PG) 3.50 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 5.40 All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 8.30 The Fox. (2022, MA15+, German) 10.45 Late Programs. 6am All Quiet On The Western Front. Continued. (1979, PG) 7.50 Goddess. (2013, PG) 9.45 Belle And Sebastian 3. (2017, PG, French) 11.25 Hope Springs. (2012, M) 1.20pm Destination Wedding. (2018, M) 2.55 Darling Companion. (2012, PG) 4.50 Princess Caraboo. (1994, PG) 6.40 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 8.30 Into The Darkness. (2020, M, Danish) 11.20 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. (PGa) 7.30 My Kitchen Rules. (PGl) Mike and Pete present a surprising menu. 9.10 Alert: Missing Persons Unit. (Mav) Mike is taken back to his first unsolved case when the remains of a man surface seven years after his murder. 11.10 The Latest: Seven
WEDNESDAY, November 6
6am Children’s Programs. 5.45pm Kiri And Lou. 5.55 Octonauts. 6.05 Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 Doctor Who. 10.00 Merlin. 10.40 Late Programs.
THURSDAY, November 7 6.00
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (PG, R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.35 Portillo’s Andalucia.
8.30 The Jury: Death On The Staircase. (Mav)
9.35 The Old Man. (MA15+v)
10.45 SBS World News Late. 11.15 Desperate Measures. (Premiere, Malv)
12.55 Miniseries: Holding. (Mls, R)
2.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGal, R)
3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R) 5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. Dana lets go. 7.30 The 1% Club UK. (PG, R) Hosted by Lee Mack. 8.30 MOVIE: Ambulance. (2022, MA15+mv) Two bank robbers hijack an ambulance that is transporting a severely wounded cop. Jake Gyllenhaal, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eiza Gonzalez.
11.30 Chicago Fire. (Mav)
12.30 Stan Lee’s Lucky Man. (MA15+av)
1.30 Travel Oz. (PG, R)
2.00 Home Shopping.
4.00 NBC Today.
5.00 Sunrise 5am News.
5.30 Sunrise.
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6.00 NBN News. 7.00 A Current Affair. 7.30 The Block. (PGl)
4.25 Gardening Australia. (R) 5.30 7.30. (R)
6am Children’s Programs. 6.05pm Kangaroo Beach. 6.20 Bluey. 6.25 Paddington. 6.40 Pfffirates. 6.50 Ginger And The Vegesaurs. 6.55 Hey Duggee. 7.05 Riley Rocket. 7.20 Bluey. 7.30 Shaun The Sheep. 7.35 Little Lunch. 7.50 Operation Ouch! 8.20 BTN Newsbreak. 8.25 The
6.00 Mastermind Australia. (R)
6.30 SBS World News.
7.30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo. (PG)
8.30 Japan: World’s Most Punctual Train. (PG, R)
9.25 Paris Has Fallen. (M)
10.20 SBS World News Late.
10.50 Miniseries: The Typist. (Malv, R)
11.55 Faking Hitler. (Man, R) 2.40 Paddington Station 24/7. (PGa, R)
3.30 Earth’s Natural Wonders. (PG, R)
4.35 Bamay. (R)
5.00 NHK World English News Morning. 5.30 ANC Philippines The World Tonight.
6am Walking On Sunshine. Continued. (2014, PG) 7.20 The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 9.10 Finding Graceland. (1998, PG) 11.00 Balloon. (2018, M, German) 1.20pm All Quiet On The Western Front. (1979, PG) 4.10 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 6.20 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 8.30 Sniper: The White Raven. (2022, MA15+, Russian) 10.35 The Spy. (2019, M, Swedish) 12.40am Late Programs. 6am Belle And Sebastian 3. Continued. (2017, PG, French) 7.25 From Here To Eternity. (1953, PG) 9.35 A Handful Of Dust. (1988, PG) 11.45 The Road Dance. (2021, M) 1.55pm The Defiant Ones. (1958, PG) 3.45 A King In New York. (1957, PG) 5.40 The Guns Of Navarone. (1961, PG) 8.30 Platoon. (1986, MA15+) 10.40 Operation Napoleon. (2023, M) 12.50am Boxing Day. (2021, M) 2.55 Late Programs.
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6.00 Seven News. 7.00 Home And Away. 7.30 Highway Patrol. (PG)
8.30 Australia’s Most Dangerous Prisoners. Explores life behind bars.
9.30 Why Planes Vanish: The Hunt For MH370. (PGa, R) A look at the disappearance of Flight MH370.
10.50 The Latest: Seven News.
11.20 What The Killer Did Next. (Mav, R)
12.20 Magnum P.I. (Mav) 1.20 Harry’s Practice. (R) 2.00 Home Shopping. 4.00 NBC Today. 5.00 Sunrise 5am News. 5.30 Sunrise.
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Thong throwing institution
By Thomas O'KEEFE
JENNY Little’s perennial thong-throwing competition at the Pindimar Markets continued its proud tradition on Saturday, 26 October.
Known far and wide, the Thong Throw has been a staple at the Markets since 2009, and the simplicity of the event is, perhaps, only part of the charm and attraction that keeps bringing throngs of thong-throwers back every year.
“It is a free event, and always has been,” Jenny told
NOTA.
“We have been throwing the same thong since it began back in 2009, and every throw has to be with the same thong.”
A visit to the Thong Throw is mandatory at the Pindimar Markets, and every competitor must toe the line, being allowed a few free ‘practice’ throws before their best attempts are measured.
The most practical, yet least visible, challenge always turns out to be the sheer lack of aerodynamic quality of the free-thrown footwear – it has little weight to carry momentum, and it can flipflop around through the air
unpredictably.
Power is hardly the most important aspect of the endeavour, as many an adult contestant has learnt, to their great chagrin.
Every once in a while, however, a competitor strikes the ideal balance of umph, grace, and spin, and the thong will magically sail through the air, arcing up and rotating on its axis like a boomerang in full flight, then come landing up to 20 metres away.
Jenny organises the tossers by generation, covering the gamut from the Gents and Dames of the
q Little Phoenix put the power in, and was one of the winners in his early age-group.